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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-17
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-17
Axis Bombs and Torpedoes Punctuate Perilous
Trip Along Britain's Great Life Line

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ia ana the announcement =fch
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far. ses = l. bitter thaa Fea
r.t n Iaaaon snd re breakfast
- bacon ana ekxs which as
served each Thursday All sun
dsv mornings was semeshiax sas
hseitus n the sssoy ~ rita
would want. but couldn't ct.
4 "a. during Tire ftrss % DAYS
N any clear .fternoen thai You
could So the little Russian and
hls wife .srisia. slowly srousa
tho narrow dsek q the Ssw
Zealand liner which rle~ed for
ward 81 head ef The thlrd col
nmn. Thelr route Law 10 CAPE
to~n. then NJ he Persian Gulf
10 nsnaer sharur ~hers they
were 10 entEsin fer N. Caspian
SEA and home.
That fiEst mernsas In Liver
pol thss had offered me trans
portstinn from the Adeirhi Hotel
- the docks
They had hen lsau hing and
cheerful. rhl. Russian and his
wife had said II vas fine In be
going home. Al breakfast ws
had washed down the perrsdEe
and fish with vodka which the
Russian had mys,sriously pro-
duoed ~ . toast 10 the tourney
which lay ahead. And they had
told me Of their i~o sons In the
He'd army and OF their daughter
Tstlana, who works In . gun
factory Just outside . city be-
tween Moscow and kule<shss.
A SUDDEN FLASH
ON THE horizon
When the ATTITUDES of the
Azores and Cape verdss had
been passed. the ship over st the
head Of that third column and .
lone oil tanker steamed from the
huddled safety Of tho convoy to-
ward the horizon and Capsto~n.
They didn't quite make u.
You could zee the sudden flash
Of an explosion just this side Of
the hof1aon and then through
glasses you could watch the big
10000 tcnner ssttlinE slowly al
the stern. A destroyer later
flashed . signal that the u.boat
had been accounted for. The
tanker had long aGo shuttisd
back To safety.
But there never WAS any
signal flash for the little hus-
sian and his wife, who were not
listed among the survivors. That
WAS too bad, for they were going
home and they had felt % good
that morning In Liverpool ~
they told Of their two sons In the
Red army and OF their daughter
Tatiana. who works In . run
factory just outside the city be-
tween Noeoow and kuibsshsv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-17
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-17
MASKED JURY
Should Husband Forget Wife VIE
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-17

And here ia the way a goyer-
nor Homer N. Adkins. 81 Ar
kansas. q state which . send
ing many fine boys 10 Fort
Lewis and AcCnord Field-feels
about II.
IN these trying days ] .turn
again and again % theae pas
ssges for strength and comfort:
Philippians IS. 7. BE care
ful for nothing nut In every
thing py prayer and supplics-
ton with thanksgiving Jet your
requests Dc made known unto
Cod And the peace Of God.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-17

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-17
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
After Many Years
sagee so considered lasts
long after the mere words
have dropped out of consci-
Gus memory"
STARTS ON PAGE FOUR

And this from President
Roosevelt.
Perhaps / can best answer
your question as to my favorite
biblical passage by saying that,
in taking the oath Of office
twice as governor of the State
of New York and three times
as President Of the United
States, ! have placed my hand
on that page In the Bible en-
bodying the thirteenth chapter Of
First Corinthians.
1T is still my favorite in
these times when now we see
through glass darkly :" in
its spirit, ] firmly believe, we all
shall be able 10 bear all things,
believe all things, hope all things,
endure all things until that day
when that which il perfect is
come
William Allen White. publish
er Of the Emporia. Kansas.
Gazette. and a national figure.
characteristically takes in a lot
Of territory in this typical
style:
You asked for my ,svorite
biblical passages which furnish
strength in these trying times.
I do not know much about in
jecting strength INTO people in
these trying times. But II you
want my fayorite passages which
have been good for a lifetime,
take these.
The Lords Prayer. Pauis'
essay on life. Jobs answer
10 the smart aieeks; the
Sermon on the Mount. After
that. the beauty Of the
Psalms. ANY of them; the
wisdom of Proverbs: the
love song of solomon, and
the short story-I think one
of the best in all literature
of the strange adventure Of
a little Jewish boy named
Joseph who wa~ sold into
bondage and became the
great man In a foreign
country"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01
Japan's War Aims

THE DECLARATION of Japan's aims announced
this week from Toxic, should leave doubt in our
minds just what the lords of Japan ambitious
to accomplish Their aim is to try to destroy the United
States and they will do all in their power to accomplish
this end
The Japanese exerting every of their ener
Nv to knock China of the and to help Germany to
crush Russia With China and Russia out of the fight the
Japanese in all probability would join with Germany and
Italy in attack the British Isles and the
Cnited States They would endeavor to cut us of from all
foreign commerce Europe Asia and Africa, as we'll as
with the majority of the South American countries.
In event of such blockade, would have to depend
entirely upon national resources for raw products
Meanwhile would have to be constantly on the alert
lighting off nvation attempts and driving enemy bombers
from our skies.
There is no doubt about 1.-THE Axis powers are out
to conquer and ensave the world and they look the
British Empire and this country two of the great bar
riers separating them from their ultimate goal.
Knowing all this it is time for Americans of all races
coor and creeds begin take the seriously
1t business of life DEATH freedom or slavery Our
will to win must be multiplied thousand-fod.
The people of the Axis nations forced to give their
money their labor and their lives to the forts of
the aggressor They have alternative This not the
case the United States Here free to work
10 purchase defense bonds and to volunteer for enlistment
in the armed forces. This is what democracy means and
this is what we are fighting to preserve.
Our Axis enemies are seeking to destroy u.s. but the
ibertyovng people of this nation do not to be de-
stroyed The struggle may be long and desperate and
may suffer many losses but if put whole hearts into
the fight to preserve freedom in the world shall win in
the end.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01
Test OF Patriotism

MANY GOOD AMERICANS of both races, who pride
l themselves upon their patriotism and loyalty are fail
ing do many things in the present national crisis which
every loyal citizen should do In other words it
sble to be unpatriotc without knowing it, Do you with
to test patriotism? Then ask yourself these pointed
questions:
Are you buying US war bonds and defense stamps to
the limit of your financial ability, to help supply our fight
ing forces and allies with tools of war? Are
doing all you to rubber tires and gasoline
which vitality needed for victory? Are you helping
to defeat enemies by discouragng and propa
ganda harmful to the morale of soldiers and civil
ians? Are you doing utmost to increase defense
duction by cooperating the campaign to salvage
metals and other essential materials? Are you dscourag
ing the efforts of those who seek to stir class friction
and racial discrimination in defense factories ard
armed services? Are you cooperating in the Civilian De-
tense efforts help protect cities and fellow Ameri
cans from enemy bombs?
There are the questions for patriotism If you
conscenousIy them in the affirmative, your pa
triotism is beyond question.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01

TyBI agents have recently searched number of German
alien homes in Detroit and other cities of Michigan
Much ammunition many weapons short-wave radios cam
era secret maps bueprnts and other forbidden articles
were confscated
Prior to our entry into the it was always the pol
lev of the United States to welcome aliens with open
They were given every opportunity to make advancement
in ali walks of American lfe while Negro men and women
who have always been found trustworthy and whose blood
sweat and tears for generations have helped to enrich and
defend the nation have been denied these same opportun
ties.
resed the desire to become American citizens hold
We would not deprive worthy alien from the OPP
portuny to work On the other hand we believe that IS
men who are placed in key positions in our war activities
this crisis are tried and trusted Americans ncud-
ing Negro Americans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01
SENTENCE SERMONS
BY REV. FRANK CLARENCE LOWRY

Don't put things over that are wrong and expect
them forever to stay under cover
sssss
1t is profitable and wise to be led by the spirit
thep one can easily walk by Intoxicating spirits
II you fail to value a good name while you are
here. folks will make chain OF your misdeeds and
rattle il over your grave when you are gone.
After a mistake is made, don't make 1t worse by
repeating II in your daily course.
The more one looks for his brothers faults tie
more nsensible one becomes TO his own wrong deeds
and thoughts
II you can make your liabilities your assets. you
will not only lift yourself out of the fifth column OF
bad risks and debts, but will also leave this world
without any regrets.
Salvation Is the one thing that must be purchased
on the instalment plan: 1t is promise laid down,
and exhibition OF faith every moment Of the day
The Pullman company has named one OF its
streamlined Wake IslandAs a reminder, this
name perhaps could be used to great advantage on
all church pews
II all church members begin to run away on
week-ends 1t will have TO get along with odds
and ends and come TO a sad end.
Church members who attend movies SUNDAY
usually prove too weak to hold up their end and let
God down on Monday.
Many times more you are going TO be told not to
forget Pearl Harbor but this one thing be 70
remember. you can't steal into heaven like thiel
and robber.
Don't be a half-dead follower OF a living God.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01

Asst WEEK, DR.. George Washington Carver, noted Ne
scientist, featured at the opening of Henry
Fords modern laboratory kitchen in Dearborn, the pur
pose of which to discover uses for agricultural prod
ucs foods Representatives from the daily papers
invited to be present and prominent Ford officials were
also in attendance.
Only one Negro paper was represented John r..
Williams editor of Detroit Edition of The Pittsburgh Cour
Courier invited We have no quarrel with The Cour-
Ter, for Mr. Williams is fine and personal friend,
but there another outoftown newspaper circulated
here well The Detroit Tribune Detroits only local
Negro newspaper, they too should have been invited to
the press conference. Suppose, for example only one
daily paper had been invited!
Because of the fact that DR.. Carver is Negro who
has achieved international fame chemist and because
he is Dearborn to make scientific experiments in
developing foods to help in the effort in which all
Americans vitality concerned, feel that the failure
invite representatives from all the local Negro press to
be present the Ford Laboratory kitchen demonstrations
at least oversight.
We do not know who sent out the invitations to news
paper men, but do know that Negro journals
tfbung much valuable support to the nation in the pres
emergency, and entitled to the same courtesy
and consideration given other papers which helping
mould wholesome public sentiment and build morale.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01
By Dean Gordon B. Hancock
(For AMP
Betuueen The Lines

rous role being played in the drama OF this desas
tating war s not being played by the sons oil DIVES
who have banqueted at the table OF plenty put oy
the sons Of Lazarus who have eaten the crus's an
crumbs.
The Negroes fuller freedom is In the making anu
in the process Of formation. The ultimate limits OF
Negro Advancement are set by public opinion above
all else Laws. pressure. agitation and ntra-racsi
sefhelp are all limited by public opinion Anything
the Negro does that moulds more favorable pubhc
opinion advances his cause: anything he does 70
make unfavorable opinion is detriment TO nis
cause The Negro super-loyalty Is making FAVOR
shIs nublic oninion and as such is advancing our
cause.
The "Sons OF Lazarus" called upon to pay the
greater price for victory. That price Will rebound
to their greater glory. That greater glory will oeget
more favorable public opinion; that great public
opinion will mean a greater future PAYING THE
PRICE.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01
SWIMMING
ACCIDENTS

The increased number of
drownings in lower Michigan
has caused DR.. Bruce II. Douglas
commissioner OF health, to state
that every needless death ham,
pers the war effort and In the
greater number of cases drown
ings are needless. he says. The
many natural lakes within close
distance to Detroit provide health
full recreation. particularly now
when transportation Is being re-
stricted and these lakes should
he enjoyed. DR.. Douglas says.
However, all water sports require
particular training and he urges
those persons who are unable to
swim, 10 stay in shallow water
and out OF boats and canoes.
other restrictions he defines as:
Swimming should not be attempt
ed within an hour after a full
meal. Diving in unfamiliar pools
IL dangerous. Never swim alone;
the Buddy system" employed in
camps IL the only safe method.
Canoes are only safe for swim
mers and practical jokes should
be employed on land and not in
boats.
Or. Douglas recommends swim
ming as a heathful exercise
which should be learned by every
young person. Facilities for this
learning are available in Detroit.
and nothing should encourage a
non-swimmer 10 90 into water
hat n over his head.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01
WEEKLY COMMENT.
BY FRED HART WILLIAMS, Associate Editor

cORDELL HULL. Secretary OF
~ State. In a national hook-up
over the radio. Friday night, July
"a. pledged an Everlasting peace
after the war Is won. He Is evident
ly unfamiliar with history which
shows hatred the worst result of
war or else he is indulging in wish
full wishing. 1t will be many, many
years, II ever. when there will be
everlasting peace between men ana
nations. The evils OF war, its vic
iousness and ruthlessness are
things that rest deep within the
minds OF men and nations and are
seldom eradicated.
International and racial hatrejs
may lie dormant over a period OF
years. but they are never quite
dead and at some unforeseen and
vital moment, are apt to fare ana
flame into an inferno Of hate, end
ing in war.
Out OF every war new hatreds
are engendered and nations look
forward to der tag" when they
can avenge some internationai
wrong. The International "nisult'
can only be wiped out with the call
TO arms. IL may not be today, the
time may not be ripe, but II must
and surely will come when the peo-
pie OF any particular nation have
been deluded into the belief that
the honor OF the fatherland has
been besmirched and nothing bur
the shedding of oceans Of Mood
VIII wipe out the stain OF defama-
ton and dishonor.
Mr.. Hull further stated TINT
peace will be maintained II Il had
to be IAN enforced peace" Force
begets force: violence begets vio-
fence and wars beget wars. Mr..
Hull is an old man and he won't
De mere to see the final result Of
the Second Great war.
The DOclle Negro
THE DOCILITY OF the Negro Is
proverblal. He Is the great ex.
ponent Of the biblical teaching 10
turn the other cheek whenever
slapped. His leaders are constant.
y pratlng Of his steadfastness. OF
MS loyalty and Of his eonstancy.
but with ell his years OF dog.IIke
obedience he n still faced with fhe
aastardly .IncIdentsr and happen.
ing daily Taking place IN Texas.
Arizona, Georgia and elsewhere
thirteen millions OF us and we are
Though black) the sfair.haIred',
boy Of American meekness and sub.
mission.
Roland Hayes n alleged IA have
said that he would record IN hls
autobiography what his reactions
wetH after being insuIted and heat.
en- ~ minIons Of the ~laws IN
Rome, Ga. Yea, Rome Il well nam
"a Tor while we fwirl our coIIec-
i've thumbs and how onr massed
hacks, the Nerro-South liddIes mt
Rome does not buru-some anior.
'nnate black gets the fasEot though.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01

Westbrook Pegler, the unpredld
able, frankly informs US that
he were a Negro, he would bash ~
head against the bars OF lnlusun
within. But Pegler thinks As
white man would think II he s'r
a Negro and not as We oursel.n
thlnk-subjectiyely. Ii he "weis
Negro. he would do just What v
are doing-prayIng that sones'!
.the meek shall inherit the cara
sAIn't veal got wingsP
George Washington Carver
THE KINDLY. retiring sclelas
i isamong us. He comes 70 ~
section OF our country as the su's
OF another great man, Henry fo.
DIR. Carver is the bearer Oh MA
honors the result OF his resea'elu
into the mysteries OF science Im
his wizardry with the lowly pesna.
We wonder how many Carvess
will take to bring TO some Ame'r
cans the knowledge that the ar
vers are very few and very isI "
tween OF whatever shade Of COW
or race but there are millions
Just ordinary folk OF the Diaek ~
entist's race who would guy
some need OF tolerance anu '
slderation IL we were allowed
live our lives as God ana tne ~.
stitution OF the United STATES
tended. ,.,.n
II is fine to read OF the noO. =.
being paid TO DR.. Carver,
Justly proud OF the fact tna' =,
one OF us. But DR.. Carver "A
one, while we number leglons IN n
we are fam to believe that VIVA ~,
the honors being bestoweu ' y,
ona OF our own will Offset one ~ =.
the knowledge we daily nass w., i'm
scented us of intolerance, ols'''~
nation and disfranchisenien. "A
We cannot all be scientists =, !.
have great honors heaped upon :.
But what We simple folk x W., "a
that greatest Of all honors--lu"
equal citizenship.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-08-01

that has been presented
fully convinced that the MI ~ ~
making full use Of hIs aavs se .
In Ford Local 600. Negroes
SHOWN TO a gratifying degree . usm
interest In unionism and ar as
Id excellent unionists. A srs lsi'
OF unity and comradeshIp Ia, '4 !.
veloped there between The Nv
and white workers. The mos, s ~.
Ing example OF this feeling : .s s
In the recent election Of shss'
Tapes as secretary To thar NV.
which has membership n ,os \:
with Negroes constituting 49,.
$4,000 OF the number. Althou,S
are mindful that the Ford Ioesi
more Negro members than any y:
err plant In this area | am s,~.
what concerned about the ms,'
OF Negro members in some a. ~
other locals in this community -
they attending their union mes,,..'
as they should! Are they parIs
pating In the discussions Of 49,
meetings? Are they serving an 4.
various communities? Are ~.
punctual at meetings SHOWING n.
proper interest and enthusiast .
their union membership? Are M,
studying the principles Of unior,,s
and applying those principIe, !,
their union work. Are they nln,
al active part in Labor's Nop.p,'
tisan league. labor's political !.
ganization? Are they grumbS,
about dues and asking in the stress.
where the money is going? VIA
they could easily find out II tan
attended union meeting and r,J
the union papers. | cannot ansv,,
these questions, but they must /, |
satisfactorily answered II the Ns,n
is to receive the full benefit Of N
membership in the union and h
he hopes 10 destroy some Of n
age old prejudice against himssi
He must expect to lind some pr..
udice and opposition TO his asplrs
ltions even in the ranks OF tia col
Just as he finds It elsewhere. Br|
he must not despair or become Il
defeaust. One cannot expect ID,
traditional prejudice destroyed ii
his white>brother just as soon a. "A
gets a union card. This will CON,
through contact and educauos
The union gives, the Negro chans,
to work against these polsonoa|
influences from the inside He "a.
show his white brother the erru|
OF his ways and how he>is allowing
himself TO be made a Sucker d
by his employer by all this Vhin
superiority eyewash and harbcug|
i'll will against his black brother
and that the very existence ari'
perpetuity of the union itself IL
ponds upon the unity OF all worker
The Clio is not perfect anc hn
its defects. but with 1t all, II b
still the most powerful and vocal
'r~ for democracy in America
life. have yet to read where ds
=. ~-.dl bankers or manufactured
in convention assembled passed !
resolution condemnig lynching, poll
tax laws or discrimination sgsrH
Negroes in industry.