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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
Drive Back
in
E.Caucasus

MosCow-The Red army drove
back Maxi horde in the Mozdok
area Of the eastern Caucasus TO-
day. where Adolf Hitler had
thrown great forces after losing
$4,000 men in dead alone in ~
days Of futile efforts to take
stalingrad.
Above Stalingrad. Marshal SEM
yon Timoshenko's counter-offen-
sive rolled forward. The Soviet
noon communique reported that
his forces had captured "sdvan-
tsgeous positions" and that Soviet
patrols had penetrated the Ger
mans lines.
Russian and German big guns
and mortars dueled at Stalingrad,
where big scale Maxi frontal as
saults - once mounted with the
fury Of 1.00o. 900 men. 1000 planes
and 1000 tanks-had ceased, II
only temporarily.
SMALL SCALE SCRAP
The noon communique reported
the most brisk fighting in the
stalingrad area in three days. but
It made IL plain ii was on a COM
parstively small scale. Soviet
guardsmen burned or disabled
seven German tanks and dispersed
q concentration of troops.
On the outskirts OF a factory
settlement in northwest Stain
grad. two battalions 1000 menD
attacked Soviet positions. They
were beaten back. and lost two
companies 800 mem.
TEREk RIVER BLOODY
Hitler. hoping to salvage some
of his 1912 campaign before on
rushing winter freezes his army,
had thrown reinforcements of in
fantry. tanks and planes into the
Mozdok area, where he had been
trying to cross the Terek river for
two months and capture the Croz-
ny oil fields. 40 or SO miles away.
The British Brosdcasting cor
poration said radio Berlin called
the Terek. THE sccursed stream
where so much German blood al
ready has been shed"
The noon communique described
Hitler's success" in the Mozdok
region as follows:
%. . Soviet troops. after stub
born fighting, advanced somewhat
and recaptured lost defensive posi-
tons. Six German tanks were
burned or damaged and 200 of
the enemy killed. One anti-air-
craft gun downed two German
bombers."
Seventy-eight German bombers.
accompanied by fighters, tried TO
raid Russian positions in the MOI
dok area yesterday. Twenty-six
of them were shot down.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
WASHINGTON -

thoritative source said Monday
that the United states government
IL In possession OF facts which
fully substsntiate Acting seere.
tary of State Sumner Welles
charge that Axis activities IN
chile and Argentina were result
ing in the sinking Of ships In the
western hemispnere.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
ornler ire
Alarm, Supt.
Struck Down

Struck down before the eyes Of
his wife. Charles Leonard Thomp-
son. 5s-year-old shipysrd cleo
trician. 1706 Sunset drive. died
Monday morning before reaching
the hospital after being struck by
a car driven by c. T. Simpson.
1880 So. Warner st.
The fatal accident occurred
at the corner OF Sunset drive
and University ave.
According to police reports.
Thompson had been brought to the
corner by his wife to catch the
Day Island bus. On arrival.
Thompson discovered the bus was
already at the corner. He jumped
out OF his car, headed for the bus.
and ran into the side of the Simp-
son car. Thompson's head shat
tered the glass In the rear door
of the Simpson car.
Simpson told police he had
seen Thompson, had sweryed
his car len an attempt 70 miss
him, had struck q corner Of
the bus and ended up In the
ditch. Simpson was later
booked by the sheriff's office
for Investigation.
Thompson was rushed to the
Tacoma General hospital by a
passing taxi but was dead on ar
rival.
FORMER CITY EMPLOYE
Thompson was born in Oregon,
coming to Tacoma at the age OF
two months. and spent the rest Of
his life here. He was superintend-
ent of police and fire alarm de-
partment of Tacoma for many
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-06
70 SERIAL STORY
 OF BRIGHTNESS GONE
COPYRIGHT. teA4 NEA SERVICE. ING
By William Ferguson

let's you and I go to Nassau"
 Nassau" Candace repeated, astounded, as though Nassau were at one of the poles.
 "Why not?" the old lady said. "There'd be sunshine. and warm breezes-" when ,Candace looked doubtful she demanded testify, commitments here? Some young man who can't be left?">
 Candace smiled. No"
 Well, then" she said. as though it were all settled. Her manner became brisk. Take couple of days of y Patterson can probably find some incompetent fool to take your place temporarily - and go out and buy yourself some gay, pretty clothes. I shan't be want ing to look at your forever in those uniforms; they depress me. Be- sides, I won't be expecting you to spend every waking minute Of your time with an unpleasant old woman"
 Candace had a sudden suspicion "Your grandson?" she suggested. "He wouldn't be going, too, by any chance?"
 FMS. Harper said with wide eyed innocence. But of course! You don't think for one minute that I'd leave Duffy behind. to get into lord knows what mischief. do you?"
 She saw that Candace looked mutinous and she added slyly, in tone of mocking raillery, "Oh, come. come, Bech. Surely you don't think Duffy's infatuation for you has lasted this lyong, do you? You haven't seen any sign of 1t lately, hev you? Hasn't he left you strictly alone?"
 But then, before Candace had chance to answer, she said abrupt ly, No, that's not fair, that's be- ing deliberately misleading. I'll be honest and above board with you, Bech. I've talked with the boy, I've warned him, and he won't bother you in any way, he's promised not to intrude himself on your notice; but he's not over : it, not at all. What Is really over thank goodness, is this business of the Fornay woman"
 She wrinkled her nose as though 1t had been assailed by an un- pleasant smell. You know all about that and how much 1t wor- ried me; I've told you. It wal over. apparently, the minute DuffS met you"
 Candace said sweetly. "Hov
 very fiattering, being Jumped to. gether with woman like thatl Some of Mrs Harper's old spirit showed. Don't get uppity. young woman," she said tartly. "As matter of fact, a short time agt I would have felt that as a wife for DufTy there would be little tt chose between nurse and or 'at liberty soubrette."
 Candace cooked an amused eye. brow ct her. T didn't realize thi question had come up," she said.
 She picked up the wash waiel and prepared 10 leave, but hFh
 Harper put out a restraining hand 'fm not being very tactful, pustini things 70 badly. l know that; but then, never have been noted 70 tact, And ! feel it'a important tha so unaaFsiand each 0ihef," Gho looked suddenly alniosl gentle. "DufIy ls really deeply ' love wllh you. I've talked Wiii
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-06
HENRY

him. I've watched him, and I know. What I hoped from this trip was that you'd give yourself a chance to see the good in the boy; that = well, I'd like you for a granddaughter. child"
 Candace thought, startled, she's actually proposing that marry Duffy Nothing, she was sure, could have been farther from the mind of the young man in ques- ton; but grandmother controlled the purse strings.
 She said. gently scoffing, T thought 1t was customary in such a case for the young man to in form, the lady in question of his sentiments. We'll let that go, though, and assume that you're right, that your grandson is ex- tremely fond of me; what reason would I have to suppose that 1t would last? read the papesr, Mrs. Harper, and know that there has been a long line of Eff Fornays already in your grand sons life. I'm afraid marriage wouldn't mean much to him. Once the first novelty of that had worn off there would probably be others"
 The old lady said stubhornly, "A boy has to SOW some wild oats, But that's over. He feels differ- ently about you, really he does And Duffy's just weak, not vicious. You could control him. You've got character, my girl. you've got a will strong enough for both"
 What you're being offered. Tn other words, Candace told herself is a lifetime job as wet nurse to O moral moron :.
 But then the thought came. well why not marry him7 She had no illusions as to what marriage with him would mean. on the other hand, 1t would have It's compen' sations. The news Of Peters com ing marriage had left her with ( lost, helpless feeling. As Mrs. Du. fFesne Carter Harper she would attain stability of q sort, security at least. If it worked out badly there was only herself to be hurt there was not now 6 soul "a thi world to whom she really mat f tered l.
 She wouldn't have to decide about Duffy right now, of course btu her acceptance of Mrs, liar nev's offer would imply a lot~
 @ho amld brightly, "I must con- faas f'd enjoy lhe tFlp. When ds reli think We should alnft9y
 lEe 4e Cpntlansal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-06

sf. Harper was re more con- Mnl4A If home. She Basrt feeling E'I lhe vas sloW fo get back her ssnaih. @he frefteHl "Tt'n thlA
 l|g ellmnte.s NA kllas ehos hs
 s atsss'i1d raa'nlz "sssh'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-06
BY HOLLY PATTERSON
GRANDMA PROPOSES
 CHAPTER XXI


 The next day Mrs. Harper had a heart attack and Dr. Patterson ruled as a result that there could be no question of changing nurses.
 Mrs. Harper grinned weakly at Candace from her pillows. She said with satisfaction, T guess yoTIi believe I'm really sick now. I guess you'll have to stay with me now"
 Candace smiled at her. One could grow really fond of this gallant little old reprobate, she Thought. "The only thing I'm con- yinced off, she said, "is that you'll co to any lengths to get yaur own way"
 "Humph," Mrs. Harper said. II have the devils own time trying *o make you believe that I'm sick, and Patterson that I'm well enough to go home. Oh, don't look so surprised. Of course I want to go home. This place is all right for a well person, but It's too depressing when one is really ill"
 saThere's logic for you" Can xiace said, laughing. She was 6hinixing privately, if she comes Tome. pr. Patterson or no, don't no with her. I won't stay in the 6ame house with that fresh grand son of hers, thank you
 But the old lady had evidently expected that reaction and was nTeuared. That evening Duffy ked to speak with Candace.
 N6y grandmother wants to go nome," he said, "but she's afraid 3hat you may refuse to go with Her. Because of me" His usual Laughing insolence was missing, he seemed subdued and even a bil Embarrassed. Miss Bech," he said lsesitantly, T - well, pr. Patterson kas talked to me and I-well I'm awfully sorry I've made such mn ass of myself. didn't realize NOW you felt about things. You Tee. | have so much and most oi inc people I know who haven Tl,ich themselves are glad enough Ie came to a stumbling halt. : # ID GcCCpO AVbtO PASoSAA~ ~NAN' Aars and stuff?" she finished fol i'm dryly. She added severely 'Ayou have too much. that's thu sAouhIe. Or at least, one trouble H'here are lot of other thing E.0ng with you too"
 He didn't take offense. He sait '.ambly. You're the only nurs' sm the place Grandmother car Eand. If you'll just stick with hel
 nronlse you'll have no reasor
 hs annoyed with me, you won nve Co be at oil afraid of me &ffnld that"
 AAfrnidl" Candace echoed coldly AFet me assure you. young man .hat lt would take more than lFHsh youth to scare me on 1 t*se.s
 gha realized then that she hat Ifacllcaily committed herself. SD hrnened mental shoulders; on #MlI. fhla case or another, wha 1|EIsFenee dld it makeS
 fen. Hnrpas was ro more con- nl2a ht home. 1he Hasn't feellnl <'i 1lHe vas nloW lr get back hel
 Hnsih. @he frNfteGl "Ith thl
 .k|g fllmnte,t MA tllas shos h
 f6H Io live ln' -.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Whose War Is This?

n ILLUMINATING article by prominent white writ
A recently appeared in Of the Eastern daies in
which this question raised Are American Negroes
Wholeheartedy Behind the Effort to Smash Hitler, Do
They Consider It A White Mans War"
The writer of the article prefaced it with the blunt
statement that the fourteen millions of Negroes in the Unit
ed States represent oneenho the nations power and
woman power. which cannot be dispensed with in the
present about national effort to win the We agree
with this statement Ii also pointed out in the
article that although the oiy of Negro citizens
operating intellectually in the fight to defeat Hitler and
freedom in the world yet there who
look upon he " a white mans fight They feel
that the freedom they fighting for is for white
only and not for oppressed Negroes matter how loyal
and patriotic Negroes may be-
We consider this rather cynical and peSSimstc out
look however for convinced that despite the njus
tice and racial discrimination suffer the hands of
white Americans. this our country well theirs. 1t
IS the only country We know We were born here. Our
forefathers toed and suffered and died here help
make the United states what il today. Our destiny is
nescapaby entwned with the destiny Of this country and
if should be conquered hy the Axis dictatorS would
he enslaved and prosecuted Just much white Ameri
For these reasons therefore it is foolish for any Ne
gro TO look upon this simply as the white mans war
1t is our and must help win with our sweat
tears financial sacrifices and blood.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
GETTING
READY FOR
SCHOOL

THE NATIONAL Congress OF Par
ents and Teachers deeignates
the month Of May as a time 10 nro-
mote its GETTING READY FOR
SCHOOL campaign. The purpose OF
the campaign is 10 interest parents
Of children who will enter school
for the first time next fall. 10 have
those children examined by a phy-
eician during the month of May in
order that physical defects may be
corrected and the child enter
school In good health The results
OF these efforts have shown an in
crease In the number OF physical
examinations done by the family
physician for entering children. OF
an enrolment OF 23.573 children as
new entrants 10 kindergarten and
B-lst grades in Detroit schools. SO 3
per cent came with records OF such
examinations IN 1871
Nurses Of the Detroit Department
Of Health make a great effort 10
Interview parents OF these new en-
trants and thls with the program of
the Detroit Council OF Parents and
Teachers has greatly influenced
The number OF examinations made.
DR.. Bruce II. Douglas, commits
sioner Of health, suggests that par
ents OF children who will enter ele-
mentary, intermediate. or high
echCol nexf fall ehoy1d nrovida
health examinations for the chill
dren during the month OF May IN
order that these children my enter
school In the Fall prepared TO take
on new responsibilities and new ad-
justments. He says that this exami-
nation should include vaccination
and diphtheria prevention treat
ment n they have not been given
previously. and that the tuberculln
test Is a highly desirable part OF
this experience.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Food For Thought


An old man will never become
young again, but he can prolong his
life.
'Tis no disgrace to be a butcher
or a baker. but be a good one.
We live in a malleable world. one
can shape it TO suit himself.
The man who has learned TO
concentrate can overcome serious
difficulties.
Failures oftentimes are due to
ones attempt 10 follow something
for which he has not prepared.
A person accustomed TO adver-
sity should be we'll seasoned.
The Negroes greatest fight is
that Of unifying and harmonizIng
his own efforts and resources.
The best OF men cannot please
everyone.
To depend upon others for every
thing cripples your own capabili-
ties.
Every man is the captain OF his
battles.
We are partly responsible for
the good or bad that others do.
A person who talks all OF the time
seldom, IL ever. thinks.
The man who takes advantage OF
given opportunities can over come
strong foes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Criticism Helps

TIE PEOPLE Of our racial group receive lots of criticism
both from ourselves and from others Some Of it is
deserved even though unfavorable but much unjust and
undeserved Most human beings naturally resent unfair
criticism and our people exception to the rule We
know we have many mperfections, but are gradually
overcoming them During the brief sevenyve years of
our freedom it has been impossible for overcome all
the evil influences and handcaps endured through
than three hundred years of American slavery
We are criticized because do not and operate
larger number of big business and manufacture
ing establishments. We criticized because have
many churches and religious denominations We crit
czed for buying automobiles and for seeking to
comfortable homes in healthy neighborhoods We
criticised for protesting against the inusces suffer
We criticized for spending much for cosmetics and
hair preparations Yes constantly being criticized
for these and thousand other things do fail TO do
but this should not discourage
Our critics cannot deny that making progress,
and if take the criticism in the right spirit will help
People who can't stand criticism and competition sell
dom make progress
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
The N.A.A.C.P. Needs You

THE ANU AL membership campaign of The local branch
4 of the NAACP will open May % and continue
through June l2 SIX divisions OF workers enlisted in
the campaign and the goal sought thousand members
The Detroit branch the largest and most active in
the entire organizations and under the leadership of Pres
dent J J. McClendon and Executive Secretary Gloser r
Current Is dong exceptionally fine job Of defending
Negro rights and fighting discrimination and injustice with
the help OF the local Negro and public and other
operating organizations.
We need the NAACp and the NAACP needs us II
helps 70 protect oar interests through highly efficient ma
tonal organization ard must continue TO help it to
function, ~ giving y the financial support il deserves.
Inc MAJ Z Is supported by the membership fees it
receives. The tee only one dollars wear sum so
small that il !. within he reach Of al
Don refuse 70 support the NAACP. because YOU may
happen 20 dislike me Of its Official representatives or
pohees AZ YOU desire improvements, the way get those
improvements stay in the organizations pay your mem
berhp fees and work cons,ruCNely u help bring about
me desired changes 10 organization perfect because
the human Icing 70 constitute them haze vet reach
ed me s'ae O pcr uon 50 don't be unreasonable in ex
peetne and demanding the NAACP to be perfect Join
u now. and ---ko n N hat Won Mant N M Lncnne
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
News From Romulus

The pageant recently sponsored
by Bethel AME church of Ann Ar
Dor, was huge success. Mrs. Har-
rison was chairman. The affair wae
given for the benefit of Parks
Memorial AME church In Romulus.
A total OF 5000 was raised. The
Rev. and Mrs. Wright OF Ann Arbor
accompanied members OF the cast TO
Romulus to witness the play.
Mrs. Maude Malone is visiting her
mother and relatives in Chicago.
The Rev. f. c. Boyd and members
visited Womack Temple. Sunday.
May 3 at $3.50 pm. The Rev. Mr..
Boyd preached.
Miss Fern Butler OF Whitehorn
street Is confined to bed In a local
hospital.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
MONROE NEWS
By MRS. HAYWOOD COvINGTOy

Mr.. and Mrs. Levert Covington
and son. David. Mrs. Adell Jordan.
and grandson. Bennett Barnes mo-
fored 10 Gary. Ind. and Chicago
ILL.,. TO visit friends and relatives
Mrs. Lester Wise and Mrs Tom
Hamyard were entertained by Mr.
and MIS- W. F.. Eddins while in CHI
cago. They also visited the Israel
AME church OF which the Rev Mr.
Eddins Is pastor.
The Mothers Helpers Rluebird
group held a Moiher-Daughter tea
May at the Community center.
Vivian Covington. S-year-old presi-
dent Of the group. was mistress OF
ceremonies. Each girl had a part on
program which was dedicated To her
mother who was present As guest
Attending were: Mrs. f. l.. Vim.
Ing and Shirley. Mrs. Eddie Toad
and Helen. Mrs. Ethellene Page
and Joyce. Mrs. Jimmie Lee Page
and Evelyn. Mrs. w. f. Penicks and
Catherine. Mrs Levert Covington
and winifred. Mrs Christine MIL.
Mildred and AquIlla Foster Mrs.
HAYWOOD Covington and Vivian.
Others were: Mrs. z. Edwards
and Miss Ann Gould.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tinsley ana
son. Jerry. OF Saginaw were week
end guests at the home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. II Covington.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Our New Police Commissioners

MAYOR EDW ARD JEFFRIES has Just announced the
AVA appointment o. new police commissioner for Detroit
% the tafanc aaed bv the resignation of Commission
or Frank fanan viii iahc place in June. The new
apIonfee john il Ntherspoon chief assistant corpora
Non Nonh'e peifg' and relative Of Councilman John
Lodgcand Chagf Iiudhtrgh.
Nhca onn Toner Eaman became head of the po-
iice depar'neei hoped that lie would adopt an i'm
rafual atttyae dealing with members Of the police
force ana no pubic regardless color but we
Were disappointed During h administrations he has fail
cd 70 give promotion ~ any Negro officer although sev
era are ~ iine tot promotion Meanwhile promotions
nave beer given 70 scores Of white policemen by Commits
Eloher Eamah mans q whom have been in the service
fever years ard base made less brilliant records than some
OF inc Negro officer IS no failed 70 receive promotions
rurthefmore Commissioner Eaman has not always
meted out evenhand6d Justice on occasions when Negro
intolerance ~
Mr. Nther poon has prominent family connections
and social standing but hope he will not be found
wanting m ne common touch which essential to sue
CeS' IN neahhr Wth the masses IN spirit Of Justice and
sympahetic understanding The duty Of police commits
sioner TO give equal protection 70 citizens Of all classes
pom plack and white rich and poor and see that the
laws are mparaig enforced. II is our sincere hope that
ConmSsionc Niherpoon may up to this stand
ard public official - - 49, ~