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The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

Directing attention to President
Roosevelt's executive order forbid.
ding discrimination because OF
color, religion or nationality in the
hiring of workers in defense in
dustries", the statement said that
the recent hearings Of the Fai1
Employment Practices committee in
Chicago's City Hall Council cham
bers revealed that Negroes have
been denied full access to training
for national defense: have been re-
fused full participation in national
defense employment by public and
private agencies. and sometimes
when given employment suffer wage
differentials.
Urging that forces responsible for
readiusting productive systems re-
move disabilities against the Negro
and other minority groups, the
federation declared that where
such racial discrimination and
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Kentucky SoIon
Seeks Student Aid

pay room and board away from
home when high school facilities
are lacking in their own counties.
The sum would be distributed
on the basis of $1O0 a year to each
girl or boy helped in this manner
to obtain a high school educatior
at the expense Of the state Of Ken
tucky and of their own county.
While the State Constitution pro
hibits teaching white and Negro
children together, Mr.. Anderson
said, the state law requires coun'
ties to furnish equal elementary
and high school training and op
portunities for students of boil
races.
Mr.. Anderson further said tina
the dwindling Negro population II
rural communities has created big
problem for school administrators
In many counties, he said, the
number of Negro students is in
sufficient to maintain an approved
high school, that only Is out of l2G
counties in kentucky now have ap'
proved high schools for Negro stu
dents; and that only 30 counties
without high schools can transport
students daily to high schools in
adjoining counties. He stated that
IS other counties are too remote
from a Negro high school to ever
attempt to transport each day due
to the distance.
The Netherlands Indies have ap-
proximately $4,000 acres planted in
cinchona trees, from which about
23,O0O,000 pounds of bark are
stripped annually for the production
Of quinine.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
BY MARION BLACKWELL

FRANKFORT, KY. -- (ANP) -
Charles w. Anderson. Jr., Louis
VILE attorney and member Fl the
Kentucky legislature from the 58tk
district of jefferson county, intro
duced in the house Of representa-
tives this week bill asking for an
annual appropriation from the state
of $4,000 to help Negro students
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

WASHINGTON--(A N p - The
snake In the grass" method of
poison pen letters circulated with
out signature is again finding fer
tile fields in Washington with the
census workers being the targets
this time Of a group seeking to
set up restrictions and segregation
in the government-operated cafe
terias in the Census building.
Given wide circulation, the un-
signed anonymous letters call upon
all "selfrespecting whites" to bring
their own lunches to work and not
utilize the cafeteriaS until some
adjustments have been made. Set
ting Feb. IL as the deadline for the
beginning of the Boycott, the letter
set forth in vicious language the
intent of its content.
The effects of the letters were
! felt in the cafeteriaS, with the
whites staying away because ne
separate accommodation has beer
made for Negroes.
Negroes have been permitted t(
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Augusta Minister
Gets Arson Term

AUGUSTA, Ga.-(SNS)-The
Rev. Isaac T. Tables, Monday had
been given a sentence of one to
two years in prison following his
conviction in a superior court on
a charge of arson. fhe preacher
was sentenced by Judge A. L.
Franklin.
Firemen testifying at the trial
said several blazes were found in
the minister's home, and that a
mattress was found saturated
with kerosene.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
GREEN SUPPORTS NEGROES

GREEN SUPPORTS NEGROES
Detroiters jumped all over the
floor in efforts to be recognized by
the chairman. But they all seemed
definitely incensed at Snyder'S at
titude.
when l am convinced l am
wrong, I have the courage to change
my mind" the PWA official said,
but it is evident that all was not
well, even when he again said, 81
made a real mistake when 1 called
this a pressure group
Representatives of the AFL
brought a message from William
Green, president of the 1nternation-
al body, sustaining the colored folk
in their fight.
The kilograms had been sent te
outstanding Negroes asking their
presence to assist III the fight. These
included James E. Scott, Judge Ar
mond Scott, DR.. Emmett j. Scott,
Judge William G. Hueston, all of
whom we're. present and William
Trent, director of racial relation
of the PWA.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

BROOKLYN, N. Y (SNS)-
And, now it's bibles For Bud
dies but without any fund
raising campaign for this latest
defense morale enterprise
The United States governments
own gift to Protestant, Catholic
and Jewish soldiers in the near
future, will be 1,25O,OOO pocket-size
and khaki-bound copies of re-
Spectively authorized readings from
the old and New TeStaments.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Officials Claim
Boycott Letter
Can't Be Traced

sit and dine where they wished AZ
all times the cafeteria was open: He-
Gently there has been some dispo-
si.ion on the part of certain whites
to start an agitation, but 1t met
with little success and died OF lack
of encouragement. But taking a
leaf out of the book of successful
rebels in the Social Security office
when Martin J. Carpenter was
nailed to the cross, they began their
stealthv circulation OF anonymous
letters with no one being able, SO
it is reported, to track down the
source.
Mimeographed, the letters are un-
signed as stated, but the conclusion
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

JACKSONVILLE. FIa.-(SNS)
"There's no need for America to
go hungry" says DR.. George Wash
ington Carver, Tuskegee Institutes
renowned chemist, as long as ma
ture provides weeds and wild vege-
tables (which serve not only as food
but as medicine"
The famed Negro doesn't depend
on chemical analysis alone to de
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
ChurChmen Hit
Defense Bias

CHICAGO-(ANP)- Chicago Church federation
1860 churches of 20 Protestant communlons
deen concerned for such national and spiritual unity that
will strengthen national defense to meet the forces OF e
now sweeping across the world In the face of this urgent
need there are disturbing factors continuously weakening
ON. efforts toward national and spiritual unity so read
submitted by the nterac'al Relations com
f the federation and approved by trustees of that
Gv in denouncng racial discrimination in national detense
here recently Chicago Church federation composer
Of white and colored ministers of Chicago
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

segregation are in effect in the
armed services of the nation, they
violate the true spirit of American
democracy.
eve, as a group representing the
Protestant Christian churches, de-
plore the announced policy of the
army that puts Negro troops only
in separate units and divisions. we
also deplore the operative policy
of the navy that denies the Negro
the opportunity to serve except In
menial capacities.
"In light of the processes which
are developing in America Hon-
cluded the statement. I'VE urge up
on the President, as commander-lrl-
chief OF, the armed forces, and his
advisors to give reconsideration to
such policies of racial discriminaa
ton and make such adjustments
that will build for true brotherhood
in our American life.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
BIBLE THOUGHT

BE SURE YOUR CAUSE IS
RIGHT: In him will I trust: lie
is my shield, and the horn of my
salvation, my high tower, and
my refuge, my Saviour; thou
savest me from viOlence.-u Sam.
01.p
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Do You Want Power?

Power to make you victorious La all
you undertake to dor Power to ma.le
people admire you? Power 10 earn
money? Power to gain popularityf
Power to make anyone follow your
I will send you information which Is
the result of scie'iif g research.
with this information and direc~
tions In your possession you must be-
come more masterful and exert
greater influence. You will be able
20 break prevailing misconceptions.
IF YOU ARE NOT DELIGHTED
YOUR MONEY IMMEDIATELY
REFUNDED. Just send me your
name and address. Pay pOstman on
delivery only $1.98 plus few cents
postage when he delivers goods and
written guarantee or enclose cash
or money order and we pay postage.
Write now.
HARRIS. 175 e. Broadway
Now York City, n. Y. Dept. SS-7.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
MENIAL POSITION ACCEPTED

% To maintain himself, this highly
qualified expert has been forced to
accept menial positions as butler
houseman and embalmer wherever
be could obtain employment,
His last position was as a part
time butler for wealthy Washing
ton family.
Holding an excellent CAA record,
Mr.. AShe has been a flying instruc-
tor and radio telephone operator
with 2400 hours to his credit; in
structor in meteorology. graduate
of recognized flying school and
made a special study of airplane
mechanics at q recognized school in
Philadelphia.
Washington representative of the
Times" accepted the advertisement
but the home office decided the re-
ference to color was perhaps bit
out of line with their policy. Adver-
tiSing managers said they would
accept the advertisement if it were
changed somewhat in order not to
give laid and comfort to the
enemy"
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Housing Fight
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colored should occupy the houses.
This. he said, was in disagreement
with the opinion of Coordinator
Palmer, who in his turn said that
"Uncle Sam" an anonomity, had
made the mistake in the first place
by not consulting the wishes of the
people in Detroit.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Support Press,
Jackson Says

CHARLESTON - James "Bill-
board Jackson speaking before the
county Institute or Negro teachers
Friday night, told the teachers
that Negroes should read and
support Negro newspapers and
stop their foolish attitude toward
them" Mr.. Jackson, representa-
tive for ESQ MarketeerS, spoke on
Negroes and their Businesses"
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

connected with political party Oh
set rulings Of regua
impaially and free from hatred
matter coming this should be In our office s"
p. order
plainly written only one SIDE
cannot be used We the rights
to safety convenience unless the
paid for.
orders payable to the INDEX l214 East monroe
signed by contributors or nS
will not be
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Times Fears
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senior high schools of the District
Of Columbia. His formal applica-
ton was made to the board of edu'
cation, but was not honored because
he does not have a college degree.
He then filed an application blank
with the civil service commission
for position as flight supervisor
with the CAA. To date, nothing has
been heard of this effort.
In addition to the instances listed
above, Mr.. Ashe has applied for
position with both the Royal Air
force and the u. S. Army for ferry
ing commands. The headquarters OF
the former unit evasively rejected
Ashes application because of his
race and color. To date he has
heard nothing from his application
for employment with the u. S. Army
Ferrying command. Meanwhile MIR.
Ashe has volunteered his services
for the civilian air patrol of the
Office of Civilian Defense.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

recipes using the common dande-
lion as principal ingredient.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
PLATFORM

that they can reel
their views all political SOCIAL
and questions which face the race
especially business the exel
that must as well as job seekers
To instr girls the art Of thrift
God the 0rothernOoo Oh
s. To build firmer racia foundation pOster1ty
business of the coored race must eompe
technique oher races
render dependable
that De
realizing these
points give heed and respect to any ug
gestions rendering better service
week in which your views
question of local national scope such views
personal shall not reflect II, any
way the opinion Of The PHOENIX INDEX.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

disclosed, will be completely out OF
the hands of school authorities.
Since the bank is chartered by the
state. Alabama banking officials
will conduct the presentation OF
evidence to the Macon county
grand jury.
Bonding officials expressed a de
sire that those responsible for the
shortage be prosecuted.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
THE ITALIAN VERSION

ROME, jan. 3 by official Ital-
ian Wireless (lnS) The Brit
ish cruiser Neptune, loss Of which
has been admitted in London. was
sunk in the Mediterranean on
December 10, the Italian radio an
nounced today.
Practically all Of the crew
drowned when the cruiser went
to the bottom before more than
fould life RATS could be launched,
it was said
Two Of these RATS were said 10
have disappeared in the waves. y
no mention was made of the fate
of the third, while the fourth was
said to have carried II British
sailors. most OF whom, including
Capt. Roy OConnor, died of cold,
hunger or thirst before the raft
was sighted by an Italian torpedo
boat some days later.
The Neptune was said 10 have
carried a crew of 800 and 200 New
Zealand soldiers 1t oStenSlbly was
sunk by a mine
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03

would relieve them Of the ncces-
Sity of keeping their money tied
up in the 10000 automobiles held
by them until the cars are dis
posed of under the rigid rationing
plan.
The supply Of new cars Will be
drastically rationed, he revealed,
more drastIeafly than new tires.
In fact, he said, there will not be
enough new cars 10 meet all
emergency needs, such as for doc
tors, visiting nurses, and the
maintenance Of necessary police
and fire fighting services.
The question or what would
happen to the automobile indus
try came pat President Reese-
Velt'S press conference
The President Sconed at the
suggestion thai II would take SlX
months TO convert tho automobile
industry TO war production He
expected the average layoh for
100000 automobile workers 10 be
about two months.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Jap Dead
Listed as


CHUNGkING. Jan. 3 CINS).-
The bloody battle for possession OF
strategic Chsngsha, capital OF
Huan} province. roared toward its
crescendo today after Chinese de-
tenders of the city dashed the Japs
from all sides, killing or wounding
$4,000 of them.
A Chinese communique said
of the $4,000 Japs had
been slain.
The Domci IJapanesel news
agency claimed Nipponese
troops had entered Changsha.
There was no confirmation OF
this other than Chungklng
radio report that four Jap coll
umns had forced their way into
the northern suburbs OF the
city,
Heavy artillery fire accounted
for many Of the Japanese casual
ties, the Chinese communlque
stated. The sudden Chinese coun-
ter-attack was delivered as the
JapS were pressing down hard on
Changsha from the north.
For the first time in the Sino-
Japanese conflictrthe JaPS used
flame throwing tanks in their Of
fenSiVe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Tra(tor-T Hits
Train, Driver Hurt

LANSING. Jan. g. Seriously
injured when his trsctor-trsiler
colllded with a moving freight
train Al the Belt Line tracks and
US-l6. Eugene j Hammond, as OF
Grand Rapids was in ST. Lawrence
Hospital today with a possible
skull fracture Hammond sppar-
emily failed 10 sec the railroad
signal flashing and struck the
train police said. The tractor was
demolished.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Chinese Predict
Allied Offensive

CHUNGKING. China Jan 3
QNS) Chinese newspapers report
cd today that an anti-AXiS Often
sive would be launched soon in the
Far East TO relieve Jap pressure
on the Netherlands East Indies
and Singapore
The press predicted that Gen.
Sir Archibald Wsvell. British COM
mandcr-in-chicf IN India soon
would order British, Indian and
Chinese troops IN has territory 10
take the offensive.
The papers pointed 10 close CO.
operation between Chinese forces
and British Far Eastern command
erS and said that dispatch Of strong
British forces 10 the Orient meant
that Japan cnuld-nxp ect-ih heavy
blows.
one newspaper added
Our troops have not only
gone TO Burma, but viii march
II necessary"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
40 u. s. Ships
Trapped --Tokio
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from Saigon. French 1ndo-China
reported interceptinC p Singapore
radio broadcast which sand all
American naval craft and war ma
terials have been transferred from
CaVite and Manila TO the CorrcCl-
dor fortress.
Domei claimed tho same broad
cast reported that American troops
had begun evacuating the Philip
pines for Singapore and Rangoon
Editors note None 81 these
Jap assertions have been con-
frmed by Washington
japanese imperial headquarters
announced Nipponese forces began
their formal march INTO Manila
Al 9 a. m. today.
The communique said Manila
was stu burning and that The
smoke was so dense that air OBJ
servers only occasionally glimpSed
the occupying forces
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
FACE LONG RETREAT

II the Nazis arc driven out Of
MoZhaiSk. the Germans along The
entire Moscow front will be forced
10 fall back 80 or 100 miles. mill.
tary quarters declared.
Latest reports said the Russian
spearheadS are within 4 few miles
of MozhaiSk. Big guns were
brought up within range Of the
Nazi positions
At the same time strong Rus
sian pressure was brought 10 bear
against the TANKS OF the Moscow
front, on the north beyond Star
itza and IN the south outside
kaluga.
According 10 the Communist
newspaper Pravda. the Russian
advances are being made with
ammunition and tanks captured
from the Germans.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03

Inducements can be moved 10 the
region Of kauigu uCCuU1cd nv INC
Russians earlier in tho week.
Anticipated capture Of Mo2hai,k
by The Soviet forces VIII dISlodgc
the Germans from a stronghold
opposite The capital 10 which the
Mans have chung stu b bornIy
throughout the Russian offensive.
II also viii remove one Of the last
immediate serious German threats
10 Moscow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Americans
Continue
Battle
Continued from Page one)

move in either Of two directions.
Observers predicted the mikado's
hordes would attempt TO strike a
smashing. final and destructive
blow-to annihilate the defenders
quickly and gain complete posses
sion Of the Philippines or else
would resort 10 an enlightenment
plan designed to hold MacArthur's
forces AT bay and eventually starve
them.
Should Japan select the former
course. a concerted drive is i'm
minent, Strategists said The at
tack was expected TO include a
relentless aerial bombing of Cor
regidor and the Manila Bay
fortreSseS and possibly a thrust at
these points by sea.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
HITLER As A GENERAL

NEW YORK. Jan. 3 INSD -
A British radio broadcast heard
by CHS today said that since
Chancellor Hitler took command
of the Germany army the NaZls
have lost two important ports IN
the Crimea. five key positions lr
the Leningrad area and II vita
points on the Moscow front. in
Guiding VolokolsmSk, Startisa and
Kaluga
Even more important are the
German losses In men and ma
terial," the broadcast said ION
the Moscow front alone German
deaths were at the rate Of 5000
day In the last week Of l9il."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Navy Recruiting Gusts
Wage Hour Bureau

Increased navy recruiting aCtly-
ity today forced The wages and
hour bureau out % The Federal
Building. Harry A. Rcihn. senior
Inspector announced that begin.
ming next week the Offices VIII hc
in tho David Stoti Building while
The navy takes over thg bureau +,
former quarters.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Mines DESTROY
British Cruiser
And Destroyer
Some Of Crew Aboard
the Former and Most
on the Latter Are Saved

LONDON. Jan. ; 1NS). Loss
OF the 7l57-ton British cruiser
Nepture and the l,690-ton de-
stroyer kandahar in the Medi-
terranean where the two VcS-
sells struck enemy mines was
announced by the admiralty in
London today.
The cruiser went down soon
after hitting a mine it was indi-
Gated while the destroyer was
damaged and later was sunk by
British forces
According 10 the official an
nouncement. most of the 1873 Off
GERS and men aboard the kanda-
har were saved. Part of the Nep-
tunes company Of $50 was re-
ported picked up by the enemy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
$50. 600 NAzIS TRAPPED

An estimated $50 600 Germans
IN tho Mozhaisk region were re-
ported trapped by enclrcling Red
army fighters
Russian radio broadcaSterS in
ceSsantly told the Germans that
their rear lines Of communications
were shattered. their front lines
pounded 10 Jelly and that
You have until p. m. Saiur-
day Ia surrender or he crushed
under the ruins Of MoLhaiSk.
Surrender or die"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Reds Booty

NkW YORK, Jan. e ilN> '-
A British radio broadcast heard
by CHS said today that the Rus
sian air force had destroyed 595
German trucks on the northern
sector Of the Moscow frontaln
one day. and that the Germans
left behind them 2s7 guns and
almost 1000 trucks within five
DAYS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
Reds, Closing In
On Ndzis, Report
10000 Trapped
Capture Of Mozhsisk
Would Remove Last
Threat 10 Moscow

MOSCOW. Jan 7 GNS
Strong Russian forces were re-
ported closing boz rclenilos>iy on
German troops az Moyha.>k due
west Of Moscow TODAY after Other
hard hitting Rcd army unit, over
whclmed NaloyaroSlavC'I.
BY taking MaloyaroSlsvctI me
SovctS rCCancd control Of an-
other supply route over which rec
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03

Angeles Examiner. then. II was
extras about the San Francisco
fire. This success has not been a
mere accident. IL has been based
on the premise that the Hearst
publications were always ready,
willing and able 10 pay for the
best brains aud the finest crafts
men In the publication field. IN
penSe was no object.
+ You. of all the American eNecu-
tiVcS. know the value OF keeping
an efficient, well trained and loyal
force Of workers intact.
The post office department has
been fortunate To secure the serN-
ices of some az the finest brains
in the country through the medium
of our last depression. This has re-
suited i'm surplus in the post Of
flee department i'm seven out Of
the last nine years instead of the
deficits that prevailed for genera
tions. That surplus. In all fairness,
should belong to the employees.
who created IL.
The post office department per-
sonnet IL now being threatened
through the inroads OF military
service and the competition Of the
defense Industry for the services OF
many III It's employees.
II is not surprising to me. there
fore, 10 see the editorial in the
Los Angeles Examiner OF \mas
Day, In which YOU advocate An In
crease i'm the salaries Of postal
employees. Permit me to thank
YOU In behalf of 1000 postal en-
ployees In the Los Angeles post
office for that editorial. We are
sure that many other thousands Of
other postal employees share our
view.
We know that when our cam
paign starts shortly for an In
crease in our salaries. which have
not been increased since 1928, We
are sure that we can count on the
good will and the help of all the
Hearst publications.
We are also sure that YOU will
help H. keep that splendid tradi-
ton of the service, which IL,
"Neither snow. nor rain, nor heat
or gloom Of night shall stay these
courierS from their appointed
Al i
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
ADMIT BARDIA TAKEN

BERLIN. Jan 3 by Official
German Radlol INSl The Ger
man high command conceded to-
day that the Libyan port Of
Bardia was occupied by British
troops after several weeks Of
heroic resistance by the German
Italian garrison
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-03
British Mum on Grips

LON bon. Jan. . INS)
British authorities refused t1al,
70 confirm or comment on re
port that Sir Stafford Crops
British Ambassador o. Moscow H
returning 'o London 20 enter '1,
cabinet.