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Evening star., 1942-08-17

| getting the folks back home. It is
typical of American soldiers and
sailors to think more of their fam
lilies than of their own pocket money
and 1 honor them for it."
He emphasized that the number
of applications for the Government
provided insurance does not repre-
sent "the number of servicemen in
volved," because it has been made
optional with the Individual" who
could refrain from applying, or take
out any amount from 81 900 to $10,-
600, or take out a second or third
policy SO long as the total did not
exceed $4,000.
"Only a few hundred thousand
men applied for insurance before the
infamous Japanese attack" said
Gen. Hines, but since Pearl Harbor
many new applications and many
applications for additional coverage
have been received, a contributory
factor being the recent increase in
pay for men in the ranks"
Payments on policies which have
been matured by death in the serv-
ice" so far have been considerable
he related.
"a good many Of these awards
resulted from the automatic insur-
ance which Congress provided retro
actively after Pearl Harbor. for the
Evening star., 1942-08-17
43CathoIic Leaders
Urge United Nations
ToHe|p Russians
Reds Fight With Nuzis
Described as Worlds
Greet Good Fortune
By TIE Associated Press.

BY TIE Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Forty-
three leading European Catholics
now living in the United States and
Canada have signed a manifesto
supporting aid to the Russian peo-
pie by the United Nations.
In a declaration to appear in the
Commonweal, Catholic publica-
ton. the signers assert it is "the
great good fortune" of the free peo-
pies of the world that Russia is
fighting Naziism."
The manifesto declares ut would
be senseless to refuse to cooperate"
with Russia, and that by helping
the Russians to defend their homes
"the United Nations do nothing
which does not conform to the rules
of the law of nations"
BY moving into the democratic
camp, the manifesto adds, the Rus
slams are in the process OF "re-en-
tering the Western community" and
the movement enlarges the posi-
bilities of civilizations victory over
Hitlerism.
An act Of generosity and justice
toward the Russians on the part of
Christians, the manifesto says, will
help in the work of transformation
which may take place within the
Russians and which without lead
ing the people back into the social
patterns of the past, can deliver
them from the spiritual and political
evils from which they now suffer"
Signers include Georges Theunis
and Paul Van Iceland, former
Prime Ministers of Belgium; Henri
de Kerillis, French Deputy; Guido
Zernatto, former Austrian Minister;
Sigrid Undset, Norwegian author;
Sir Philip Gibbs, British novelist;
Alfred Moves, English poet; Don
Luigi Sturzo founder of the italian
Popular party and other political
and intellectual figures.
Evening star., 1942-08-17
ki|gore Urges Agency
To Mobilize 1echnicjans
Py the Associated Press.

fSS tne Associated Press.
A special agency to mobilize all
technical personnel, patents, secret
processes and research facilities was
proposed in a bill introduced today
by Senator Kilgore. Democrat, of
West Virginia, member of the Tru-
man Defense Investigating Commit
tee.
The measure would authorize an
office of chronological mobiliza-
ton" to draft all such personnel
and facilities failing to submit or to
accept plans for immediate con-
version of their efforts" to essential
war work.
Personnel would be required to
sever all private business connec-
tions and would receive prevailing
rates of compensation from the
Government.
Senator Kilgore listed as a few
of the considerations prompting the
measure the expose of patent car
tells by the Truman and Patents
Committees, and the widespread
lack of confidence in dollar -a-year
men,"
Evening star., 1942-08-17

field Of Minneapolis and Corpl
Billie Graham Of Duluth, MINI.
who was policeman In private
life.
The film is for release in the
United States only, and Is largely
possible because Of the Army's full
cooperation. At one large camr
housing the regiment Of artillery
the electric current was cut OFT at
night to supply lighting in the big
concert scene.
Another doughboy figuring in the
film is First-Class Pvt. Kenneth
Wong. from Minneapolis. Sequence
in which he was shown reading a
letter from his best girl was shot
Evening star., 1942-08-17
IS Billion Insurance
Sought by 81 Million
In u. ). Armed Forces
Hines Tells Veteruns
TotoI Shows Devotion
To Folks Back Home
b. the Associated Press,

b. the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 17.-Men in
the armed forces have made about
3,500,00o applications for national
service life insurance with a face
value Of more than $4,000 900, 900,
the United Spanish War Veterans
were told today by Brig. Gen. Frank
T. Hines, administrator of veterans
affairs.
That is gigantic sum, OF which
we may we'll be proud" he said in an
address before the veterans 44th
national encampment.
1T shows conclusively that our
boys realize the seriousness OF this
war-and that they are not for
Evening star., 1942-08-17
Doughboys Play Paris
In North Ireland Movie
By tn. Associated Press.

By tht Associated Press.
BELFAST - Three doughboys
have leading parts in a movie which
is on production in Northern Ire
land. The story is the United
States Army there, the title "A
Letter Home" and the stars are
Sergt. Don Prill, 2o-year-old student
from Minneapolis, Pvt. Wally New
Evening star., 1942-08-17

half Z dozen times. Wong said: I'll
have the first page worn reading 1t
50 often. but 1t beats rat racing"
Modern slang for a fast route
march)
Evening star., 1942-08-17

protection Of dependents Of men
who lost their lives before the decla-
ration of war, but who failed to pur-
chase insurance policies up to
$5,000."
Evening star., 1942-08-17

the same Gestapo lines have not
been followed in Belgium as in
other countries"
Evening star., 1942-08-17

It's common sense to be thrifty.
War bonds help you to save and
help to save America.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
Democrats To Hold
Defense Rally Fri.

The Civic committee OF the Fifth
Ward Democratic club wishes the
presence Of all citizens Friday night
May l at the Moore school, 1000
Alger avenue, to Defense Rally
program.
.4-ae-e,,raasA.af- thu araarana L. IN
- :. - - :, -. -,
- 4''s ~ '''e minus Vi Jul Peop'e
the conditions mat are existing
abroad and could come to our door.
II is well that we he informed n,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
Local Artist Has
Paintings At A.U.

Hughie Lee-Smith. prominent
artist, is represented in the first ma
tional exhibition of paintings by
Negro artists OF America at Atlanta
university. Mr.. Lee-Smith outstand-
ing for many years in art circles OF
Cleveland and who recently took up
residence here, is represented by
three oil paintings; Landscape No.
3" Landscape No. g." and Negro
Boy"
DR.. Alain Locke commenting on
the exhibition, wrote: This exhibit
ton has two-fold purpose-to show
the work of this Atlanta group in
the perspective Of the work of con-
temporary Negro artists from all
over the country. and reveal to
the audience of the deep South rhe
astonishing advance which has
taken place generally among Negro
artist in the last decade or So"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
Marriage Announced
Visitors

Mrs. Henry Irby and daughter,
Mrs. Luvenia Jones were Sunday
visitors at the new home of Mr. and
Mrs. David Parker on Mckay ave-
nue. in North Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
Seek Goal Of
10000 Members

Louis C. Blount executive secre-
tarv NJ Great axes Insurance rom.
80 -, Al, II
pony ~ seu Hie eap'ains anu "o' n
ers IN the " N.A'A.C'P. orlve on
toward their goal Of 10000 for the
coming campaign. Mr.. Blount. one
y, the citv,s r,ost o,,,s,,r5;rr brsi
-, -,
aeSs mt" p0'h'eu OUT mat 'ouay Is
the time to sell N.A.A.C.P. member
ships. Indicating that the branch
has proved its need to Detroit he
-, A.. -,-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
The Party Line
By MARIAN

was the day, Jacques was pretty
in white organza with deep lace
insertions. It was a very beautiful
dress and with her long flowing
tresses, she did look beautiful. Their
ching FoeFn-was decorated IN
pretty vari-colored paper, and with
the musical chimes OF happy birth
day, the guests were served. There
were also loads Of games and many
prizes TO delight their wit. Pres
ent were Genola Scott, Valerie
Johnston, Franchelle Hawkins, Redi
and Gary Motley. Gene and Jean
cite Lawrence, Rosalind Frank, Pat
rick Stafford, Christine and Ken
meth Grady, Maurice Dunn, Shirley
Jacket, Doris and Elenor Mentox,
Elliot Jordan, Jr., Marian, Charles
and June McClain, and Dolores
Finley.
X X X
The meeting OF the Clikers Zen
thuslastic knittersC met with Mrs.
S. W. jenkins on Chandler, The
ladies get together every Wednes-
day TO knit. They are being in
strucied by Mrs. Lucille Hopson
and plan much for the future.
This was pot luck night, so the
evening finished in a surprise serv-
ice. Present we're Mrs. Ben McFall,
Mrs. James McFall, Mrs. John jeff
erson, Mrs. Connley. Mrs c. W.
Preston, Mrs E, A. Williams and
Mrs. Conatble.
X 4 X
The Jewell Shaws and Mrs
Shaw's mother, Mrs. Ben johnson,
motored with Mr.. and Mrs, Stewart
King 10 Chicago for a short vaca-
ton trip, The Shaws will enjoy a
family reunion while Mrs. Johns
will visit with her daughter, Mrs
Charles Browning, and to the Kings
it will be a wedding trip. The
quintet will have a most merry
week end.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
Defense Rally Is
Huge Success

The Sojourner Truth Defense Ball
at the Mirror Ballroom Friday,
April "a. was a success. the COM
mittee announced. More than five
hundred enthusiastic supporters Of
the fight waged by the Sojourner
Truth Citizens Committee were
present and danced 10 the tunes Of
Matthew Rucker and his orchestra.
A floor show, under the direc-
tion Of Russ Cowan. veteran sports
and entertainment scribe OF the De-
troit Tribune. helped 10 entertain
during intermission. The Almanac
Singers brought down the house
with "Jim-Crow." Others featured
m the show were Mis- Marian Aber-
nathy. from Club B. and C.. Bob
Parrish from Club Congo; Ralph
Brown from 666's Bob Parrish was
accompanied by Marcus Monom.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
Cody To Speak At
Educational Forum

Frank Cody. superintendent of
public schools OF Detroit, will be
the principal speaker at the First
Annual Educational Forum Sunday
evening, May 3, at 7 pm, in the
Page Hall of St. Cyprian Episcopal
church, corner OF 28th and Milford
streets.
The program is to pay tribute to
the educators Of America for their
unselfsh contribution toward the
education of Negroes in this coun-
try. Mr.. Cody will speak from the
subject. The Function Of Educa-
ton in the Present Day Crisis"
The forum is under the auspices
of the Juvenile Protective Associa-
ton of Michigan. Miss Dorothy
Scott is the program chairman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02
Mt. Clemens
lrner Chapel CINE. Church

Turner Chapel CINE. Church
Sunday morning the pastor
preached to a very enthusiastic au-
dience Rev. Dozier choose his text
from the 18Th Psalm.
Sunday evening the senior choir
rendered lis regular monthly pro-
gram. To a large audience. the
choir members made a striking APP
pearance IN their newly purchased
robes.
Ministerial Alliance
Reverend Pittman. pastor OF Cal
vary Baptist church. was most Sum-
day afternoon 10 the ministers OF
the Macomb County Alliances. Rev.
erend Dozier was the principal
speaker for the afternoon. He de-
livered a very inspiring message.
And Jesus Passed BY"
Slack Party
The Twentieth Century club. a
group OF teen-age girls. donned
tltL Edg GSt anu mus NOAOA AZ
stacks Saturday evening. invited a
few lads and gathered at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Adams on
Gibbs street, to make merry a few
hours OF dancing and playing
games. Those present were Evelyn
Bell, Elizabeth Henry, Eddie Mae
and Celesta Blanks. Clemtine, Louie
Mae and Richard Earl Bankhead.
Charles Williams. Imogene and Lar
raine Banks, Elliott and Robert Bell,
Frederick and Cornelia Henry,
Sarah and Sam Mai, Drusiella Glib
son. Bob Mannings, Elizabeth Henry
and Candy" Morgan.
Marriage Announced
Daniel Reese OF North Walnut
avenue, has announced the mar
rage OF his daughter Veriolee TO
Elmer French. The newlyweds are
both popular members OF the
younger set.
Visitors
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02

The Royal Palm club met at the
home of Mrs. Parham. 1870 St. Aubin.
The meeting was called to order by
the president. Mrs. L. Roman. Every
third Monday is a social meeting. A
wonderful program was rendered. Mrs.
Hill was the guest. Refreshments were
served.
The next meeting will be April 27
at the home Of Mrs. NJ. Bradford. 1890
Mclean street.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02

What did the young fry" do this
week? There was the birthday
party Of Jacques Lawrence to be
celebrated, as she is nine now. So
her aunts gave her a party over at
the Shapes on John R. and Sunday
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02

G W. Scott, 40 Fleming street
passed away Saturday, April IS. at
6 pm. Funeral services will be held
Saturday. May ? az Peace Baptist
church at pm. Goddard street
near Dawson. Mr. Scott came TO
Detroit to live with his son. James
A, Scott, five years ago. from La
fayette. Ala. He leaves to mourn
his passing widow, Mrs. Hannah
Scott, four sons, two daughters,
five grandchildren and one sister.
in Pennsylvania and brother.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-02

The Amici Social club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Harris of Jo-
sephine avenue to enjoy bridge and
also talk about their annual balloon
festival, which is definitely the most
! heaut.iIl Of spring events. -
A lovely repast enliyened the
busy evening and lucky in bridge
were Mrs. Virgie Brooks, Selma
Harvey. John Taliaferro and Fred
Howell.
x 4 X
One O, the loveljest dinner par
ties Of the week was given Sunday
lin the apartment OF the John E
Cartons on East Adams avenue
There was a table OF pretty appoint
ments piled high with food. Roast
goose and all the fixings, baked
capon hen and all the trimmings
were some Of the tasty dishes. What
could be finer? Invited in to help
Mr. Carbon celebrate his natal day
were Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Fields,
Mr.. and Mrs, William Oliver. Mr..
and Mrs. John Drew, Mr., and Mrs.
Joseph Skinner. and a host OF
friends; many from out Of town,
Chicago, Washington and relatives
from New York
x 4 X
It's almost the season when active
club life comes TO a close. There
will be only two more Triangle club
meetings before they say adieu and
HE off to summer pleasure. Their
hostess on Tuesday last was Mrs
lLilyan Arnold, She served lavishly
at her home on Woodrow avenue
The ladies QUITO enjoy the evening
were Mesdames Mable Mosley, Jen.
ME Jones, Van Zorn, Ernestynt
johnson. S. Jackson, Margaret
Causey, Mary Roberts, Ann Taylor
Marie Royster Marian McClain.
X x x
The Golden Key club met with
is president, Mrs. Alice Harden or
Thir;ieth. They talked about their
coming spring frolic which is all
settled for May IS. Reverend Ank-
ton was guest speaker and well re-
ceived with encouraging remarks
The club then adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Hawlett on Hendrie.
X x X
The Current Topic -Study-cluh
| met Tuesday at Posterity house
with Mrs. Madge Reynolds and Ida
Isaacs as their eo-hostesses. Finish
ing up the years activities com
prised the business before the deli
eious luncheon was served. Mem
bers present were Mrs. Margaret
Hawkins, Louise Bryant Lucele
Brown, Rose Hall, Bernice Harper
Beatrice Preston, Nav Randolph
Elizabeth Gary. Violet Lewis, Edna
McMil.on, Hattie Wheeler, Louise
Ger, Hazel Walden BaEeHia Bow
en- and Sadie Haney.
X X X
What did the young fry" do thi,
week? There was the birthday
party Of Jacques Lawrence to b.
celebrated, as she is nine now. 81
her aunts gave her a party over a
the Shapes on John R. and SUNDAY
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-01-14
THE HIGHWAY, AGAIN

The much discussed International Highway to
Alaska bobbed up in the news again early this week
when Delegate Tony Dimond urged Congress to
consider the road important military highway.
Without any move toward construction of the
road being made the Alaska highway project has
been coaked in defense importance numerous
occasions in the recent past. This week, Delegate
Dmond called the attention of members of the
House of Representatives to the fact that Dutch
Harbor is less than $500 miles by air from Tokyo,
and that a highway to Alaska providing landing
for planes. would make it easy to establish a
strong air force here in the Territory.
The road can be constructed from Prince George
to Fairbanks for $25,O000O0 Dimond estimated, and
within a year 1900 miles of it might be rushed
to completion.
For years the economic Importance of the inter
national highway so far as Alaska is concerned has
been matter of argument. Many the Aaskans
who feel the amount of money might be bet
ter spent in building system of inter connecting
roads within the Territory thus making travel from
one Alaska community to another cheaper than air
travel and faster than by boat
The military aspect presented by Delegate D-
mond however, does not allow for argument over
alternatives If Congressman and military experts
agree on the necessity of the road, work will un-
doubtedly be started on it Immediately, supposing,
OF course, that the Canadian government eye
to-eye with our defense planners on the project
Alaska is today fairly we'll supplied with air
ports, thanks to the defense building work carried
on during the past two years There is no problem
in the bringing of planes to Alaska that the high
way would solve Almost daily, weather permitting,
commercial aircraft wing through western Canada
into the Territory.
But the big problem that the highway would
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-01-14
No Separate Air Force
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Cincinnati Enquirer
The involvement of the United States in actual
war should put end to all agitation for a separ-
ate air force 1t is conceivable however, that pro-
ponents of this arrangement may press their argu-
ments for immediate indignation of army and navy
air forces under the theory that this should be done
before our air program hits its full stride.
Naturally it would be suicidal folly for the
United States to attempt to change its basic air
policy at this juncture. But, if this argument
were disregarded the whole thesis that the air
ices should be combined in a separate force is
unsound.
The success of modern military operation de-
ponds upon perfect coordination of all the eompo-
nents of that operation, whether on land on sea.
Under present system, there only two serv-
ices-the army and the navy, with each having its
own air force The army fer is soldier trained
to fly. The naval flier naval officer trained to
fly. Hence the army fer, who must work in any
military operation with other army units, can do
his job successfully because he has been trained
soldier. He knows what the various weapons look
like, the theory of their in the field and the
nature of the tactics he the ground below.
Similarly, the naval fler knows the water, can
identify ships, and understands what he is supposed
to 90.
This arrangement makes intelligent coordination
of task forces" possible. Under the separate air
force arrangement in which filters are merely filters
and are not trained to understand fully either army
or navy tactics ana equipment, Une ar lorce Is
supposed to cooperate with one or both of these
services The results have been disastrous. The
brave young of the Royal Air Force-the only
real separate air force in exstence-have machine
gunned British troops and bombed British ships,
not once but often, because they were not trained
to understand the other units with which they were
assigned to work Moreover, the British have suf-
fered severe losses because of the divided command
between land and air forces naval and air forces
This has happened in France, at Crete, in North
Africa and just recently off Malaga, where two
capital ships might have been saved If there had
been coordnated naval air support. AS it was, the
Admiral had to request the Air Commander at
Singapore for air suport-an absurd arrangement
even if it had worked.
1t frequently, and enormously, is believed that
the German Iutwaffe is separate air force. Actu-
ally it is not 1t is pool upon which the comnan-
der of any specific task force" draws The planes
drawn then are under the command of that Gen
eral or Admiral and when necessary the pilots arc
thoroughly trained for the job at hand
The American setup is an excellent one. 1t is
the most efficient arrangement and should not be
changed In fact no in authority proposes a
change Most of the agitation for separate air
force comes from armchair theorists, amateurs and
ak grinders.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-01-14
HOROSCOPE
"The stars incline
but do not c0mpeW
THURSDAY, JANUARY Is

Il OIoDA JAN O1lb 10
HEART AND HOME WON EN-
who enjoy substantial incomes will
be forced to turn to housework in
their homes, for servants will be
few and wages will rise Again ex-
periments in cooperative kitchens
and other methods of outside SER
vice for homes will be tried, but
there will be a general need for
housewives to serve as their own
cooks. Less form and ceremony
will be employed in everyda y
routine among prosperous families
who will find many features of the
simple life most practical.
NATIONAL ISSUES: Wartime
afford opportunities to put into
practice many of our most cher
ished theories regarding democracy.
Fifth columnists will be numerous.
but government experts will keep
watch of them.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:
Loyalty to the United States and
complete unity of purpose in war
aims will be demonstrated by Fill
pinos AS soldiers, they are splen-
did fighters feared by Japanese
who realize their courage and re-
sourcefulness.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of a year of varying
fortunes. Good luck will predomin-
ate, but extravaganza should be
avoided
Children born on this day prob
ably will be energetic and ambi-
tious, talented and able to win
success. They may like luxury and
have eXtravagant tastes.
Copyright, 1942).
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-01-14

solve is that of supply. Once the air force is in
The Territory its personnel its repair shops and its
planes will have hundreds of needs which must be
tended. To great extent these orders might be
filled by steamer transportation through the judici
Gus use of present commercial steamer traffic sup
plemented by the government transports But more
rapid and probably safer transportation of supplies
from the States to the Alaska air force would be
furnished by truck lines on the proposed highway.
With the Gulf of Alaska already considered an
of the zone the hazards of shipping have
been increased. The loss of a ship is body blow
to the nation On the proposed highway, shipments
would at least be safe from submarines.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-01-14
20 YEARS AGO f fyfn EMPIRE
JANUARY. IA, 1922

Il
capacity about cubic yard
and Trieste
according dispatch from
Kan had electric
pump expling device for charging the
within allow submerged for two
Garfield Secretary the Territorial Fish Commission
elected Superintendent the
A ] Sprague of office had expired.
completed and in permanent shape
following month"; according
the Alaskan Engineer Commission
Washington make report TO Secretary of the
Interior A. B. Fall
Presbyterian Church held its monthly
Robertson the previous
filled with people who entered INTO the well
with zeal
Weather generally with gentle
variable and the mini
1878.
the slide the Thane road had
been made by Capt
planned its removal Manager
offered the
commission would Like number
Capt Ward the commission
for ahead
for the coming
were Mrs Samuel George
Mrs L. M Eagberg,
Secretary.
Showing 1.-The Rivers End
oliver Curwood and Quo Vadis"