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Evening star., 1942-01-18
Foirfox High Five Bows
To Crack Virqiniuns
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, Jan. 17.-In the
first class A game In which 1t ever
competed. Fairfax High Schools un-
defeated status was ended here
tonight when another unbeaten five,
Thomas Jefferson of Richmond,
dealt it q 1924 defeat.
Never ahead. the host five pushed
the crack visiting quint throughout.
causing Jefferson's coach to say at
the end that 1t was the hardest
game his team had played this year.
The defeat was Fairfax's first In
civ SfarfS
Evening star., 1942-01-18
Yankees Sell Truxler

DALLAS, Jan. II R.-Ihe Dallas
Rebels of the Texas League have
purchased Arnold Carol Traxler, 23-
year-old outfielder, from the New
York Yankees. The purchase price
was not disclosed.
Last season he played with the
Augusta, Ga, team In the South
Atlantic League. T.
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Evening star., 1942-01-18

to seven nocturnal contests. Just
how far the majors will 60, how
ever, in the matter Of night games
during the war will be decided at
a Joint meeting with the American
League here the first week in Feb
ruary.
The owners also discussed the
financial condition of the Philadel-
phia club Gerry Nugent, president
of the Phillies, didn't ask for flnan-
cial aid and said he was trying to
arrange to operate the team without
selling any of his star players.
Pressure Now OFF Magnates.
Nugent made a frank explanation
of the difficulties faced by his tail
end club and reserved the right to
ask the league for a loan If it be-
came necessary later. Until and II
the Phillies had to make plea for
help. Frick said the league would
take no hand in the situation.
when Nugent said he was trying
to go on operating without selling
any of his ball players the other
club owners shouted 'Hurrah, said
the president, "and that was all the
action we took"
The meeting had been arranged
to consider problems OF contracts
taxes, insurance, participation IN the
Nations war effort and other mat
ters, Frick said, but President Roose
velt's announcement yesterday that
he wanted baseball to continue IN
full force took most Of the pressure
of the magnates.
They agreed that there no longer
was any reason for delaying the
mailing out Of player contracts, OF
for consideration of bonus clauses
starting from a base salary.
q Other Measures Deferred.
Many proposals for organized
baseball helping entertain the
armed forces, aiding in the sale OF
Defense bonds and otherwise CO.
operating with the Government
were discussed, but all plans were
held in allegiance until they could
also be considered by the American
League.
Both majors will meet here
February 2, the day after the an
nual dinner of the New York base.
ball writer's, and probably will hole
a joint meeting the next day
Whether Commissioner Kenesaw M
Lands, who is wintering in Florida
would be present no one knew.
It was Lands who sided with thl
National League to override th'
American League at the joint meet.
ing In Chicago last month to pre-
vent an increase in night baseball
games, which both Washington ane
the st. Louis Browns had anxiously
sought.
However, the decision Of the Na.
tional League to agree to an In
crease now as IN emergency meas
ure may make the commissioner
presence unnecessary.
Evening star., 1942-01-18
Referee-Mr Nau.
Yale Mermen Whip Penn

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. Jan. II (R.
Yale, perennial champion Of the
Eastern intercollegiate Swimming
League, opened the l942 season In
traditional fashion today by defeat
ing the University Of Pennsylvania,
So to II. The Ellis took eight drst
places. against Penn's one.
Evening star., 1942-01-18
Hornets Down Rockets

PITTSBURGH, Jan. II (R.-Com-
ing from behind with a three-goal
attack in the second period. the
Pittsburgh Hornets Stung the Phila-
delphia Rockets 5-3, in an Ameri-
can Hockey League contest which
drew 1890 fans tonight.
Evening star., 1942-01-18
Tor Heel Tunkers Win

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Jan. II
R.-North Carolina's swimmers won
q lopsided victory over the Univer-
sity Of Virginia today, 81 to 13, tax
ing first place In all events except
the breaststroke.
Evening star., 1942-01-18
Alvarez Quick Winner

NEW YORK, Jan. II R.-Roman
Alvarez, New York 137-pounder,
needed only % seconds of the second
round to flatten Joe Echevarria Of
Cuba In the Ground main event of
q boxing card at the Ridgewood
Grove Arena.
Evening star., 1942-01-18
Loop Score Lead Frunke|'s Goal
As Brewer Five Faces Sphos
Duel Between D. c. Ace, Invaders Toreoff
Likely to He eh Light Come Tonight

Nat Franke veteran player of the washington Brewers will
American Professional Basket Ball
League tonight Turner's Arena his team faces the Phadel
phia Sphas, six time champions
will a preliminary
Jewish Community slated 1880
Evening star., 1942-01-18
Increase in Games Under Arcs
Is Voted by National League
New Limit for Major Loops to Be Fixed
At Joint Session Next Month "a


YORK, JAM s-The National League, meeting to dis
outlook of baseball in of President Rooevets
coragng statement yesterday agreed today that each club be
permitted play than seven night games.
President pointed such action would involve
change constitution, which limits each club
Evening star., 1942-01-18

for Irv Torgoff, center of the Sphas.
who has played 8 games.
The duel between Frankel and the
former Long Island University cap
tain promises to high light the scrap
between two leagues arch rivals.
Game Is Naismith Memorial.
The Brewers are dedicating the
game to the Naismith Memorial
Evening star., 1942-01-18

Totals Totals. 10 10 AZ. 42. Total, u 80
14-l1. Jefferson.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-13
The Way to Her Heart

Yes, furs definitely preferred! And because she
doesn't dare ask for one, why don'r you make the
gesture supreme and buy her one of our fabulous
looking Sable-dyed striped Coneys9 Let her play
the "grande dame in fingertip coat with match-
ing muff or choose from "a or full length coats.
The skins are SO rich, and exquisitely matched,
you'll have hard time deciding Lavish with de-
tails she loves small collars, pockets, and bell
sleeves Rayon satin and rayon crepe lined In
misses and women's sizes.
SECOND LOoRS-SEARS DETROIT DEPT STORES
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-01-23

We realize the primary duty of minister is to preach
the Gospel of Jesus Christ and return souls to God and
administer to mans spiritual welfare 1t is equally important
that the home of the Grant soul be made Had Rev.
Powell Clayton not prepared safe place for wandering
souls he would not today be the spiritual adviser of the
largest protestant church in the world.
Our interests purely racial Least of all in
terested creeds The Seattle Baptist Ministers Association
recognizes his worth and ability and drafts him for service
The N A. A. G. p could i'll afford to do otherwise The
Northwest Enterprise having shared state conferences
of which the Rev. Penick member, repeats We Can
not Spare That Man.
So long compelled to rely upon own leaders
for spiritual economical and social guidance, must
and maintain foundation Mrs. Penck who is
also secretary of the Womens Auxiliary of the National Bap
Convention at all times in every activity been his
most constant and earnest helper. .--.-
"And say unto you, refrain from these men, and
let them alone; for if this counsel this work be of
will overthrow; but if is of God We will not be able
to overthrow them; lest hapy be found to be fight
ing against God"
No is without sin it is human to The OmnpOt
ent always orgave We earth made in the image
God therefore lives should be of the pattern
that being life filled with the zeal to forgive and forget
Let cast asunder his friend for 10 there may
come day when misfortune will befal him. who while rid
ing of seek to destroy his FRIEND and he like
all human beings will then welcome compassion and not
scOrn and Ostracism.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-01-23

One of the most prolific and de-
structive organizations in our
midst today is our loose tongue
Annanias club.
1t is the most perfect fifth col
umn which men must face in their
every day fight against injustice,
jealousy, envy, and selfishness,
more from within than without.
The unkind cuts of Brutus take
us unawares. We are lily prepared
for them.
There must. be something
strange, something peculiar when
minds take a sadistic turn, gloat
in ghoulish glee and revel in the
destruction of their own.
A committee of leading citizens
acting under direction of executive
Board of the King County Colored
Republican Club accepts applica-
ton with recommendation for state
employment under the administra-
ton of Governor Arthur B. Lang
lie.
Although all appointments are
political, the Executive Board and
Committee, like the governor, have
not hesitated to subordinate polit-
les to ability. They believe the
political status of many Negroes is
a matter of necessity, not choice.
In the course of events, Joe
West, a graduate of Franklin High
School, was recommended and ap-
pointed to a clerical position in
Liquor store No. 38, Jackson st.
After nearly two months SER
vice, he was dismissed. Reason:
Because Joe and his father had
purchased too much liquor for per-
sonal consumption or unlawful de-
livery to others as expressmen.
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There never is a minute,
That a Negro isn't in it. I"


HONOLULU, Dec. 20 (Delayed)
GU. PA torpedo struck the bat
tleship Arizona at Pearl Harbor
before an aerial bomb through the
funnel sealed her doom. It was
revealed today in eyewitness ac-
counts by Navy men and officers
who went through the Japanese
attack on Dec. 7.
These personal stories of the
engagement, officially passed by
the Navy, told of courage and
heroism equal to any in United
States naval history during the
attack by dive-bombing, level
bombing, torpedo-carrying and ma
chine-gunning Japanese planes.
The accounts omitted the names
of the narrators.
Here is the story of a COM
mander who stood on the hot decks
of his battleship and directed the
fighting:
II had just finished breakfast at
1855 a. m. when I heard the alarm
over the loud-speaker-'Japs at
lacking US, go to your battle sta
TONS
IT went up the passage way
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Military Honors

Funeral services were held last
week for Osceola Gordon, who
died in the Marine Hos. Jan. IS,
where he returned after 2 weeks
convalescing from an illness. His
sudden death was surprise to
his comrades and many friends.
Services were held at Bonney-Wat-
son Funeral Parlors. Rev. Judson
Swancy and Rev. Brother Jack
Nelson officiated.
Ritualistic rites were conducted
at Washelli Cemetery by Lewis
Ford Post 289, of which he was
a charter member and past COM
mander. Rev. William J. Getty,
Chaplain, Department of Wash
ington VFW., invoked Divine bless
ing with Lewis Ford Ladies Aux
iliary, John Tanner Post Ladies
Auxiliary, pallbearers and MEM
bers forming the Guard of Honor.
With firing squad and the sound
ing of taps, the final salute was
given by veterans as a tribute
of respect to comrade who had
given many years of active service
to his post. Among the Honor
squad We're Captain James c.
Wells and Captain Claude M. Rich
ardson, 184th F. A., and LIST Lieut..
Carl Bell, also of the 184th Field
Artillery. IT Will Be Somewhere
Listening, When He Calls Me" was
featured by Miss Ruth Osborne,
harpist.
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Unions Negro Ban At
Boeing Plant Defended
A. M. u. Smoked Out

James A. Duncan, grand lodge
representative of the International
Association of Machinists, took ex-
ception today to a charge that the
barring of Negroes from member
ship in the unions local at the
Boeing Aircraft Company was det-
rimental to the national war eff
fort.
"The local has just come through
a trying time in which good deal
of bitterness was engendered,"
Duncan said. ITO open new is
sues, which would cause just as
much commotion as a year ago,
would not be good for the plant or
the country"
The Presidents committee on
fair employment practice charged
that Local ISL of Seattle, as well
as Local No. SO at San Francisco,
had barred qualified and needed
workers" from defense jobs be-
cause they were Negroes, the As
ISOLATED Press reported.
Chairman Mark F. Ethridge,
Louisville publisher, said the COM
mittee had voted to recommend to
President Roosevelt that he sum-
mon the heads of the locals and
Harvey w. Browne, Washington,
D. c., president of the interna-
tional, and require them to cor
rect the situation Immediately.
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the following members of the Sor-
GRITTY; Sorors Mildred McIver, Mil
dred Squires, Helen Stafford, Min
ME Gilmore, and Jessie Walker.
Soror Ruth Branch was in charge
of the program, and Soror Airline
Paiya acted as general chairman
for the reception.
During the receiving hours, the
following program was rendered:
A group of solos by Miss Jeanne
McIver, accompanied by Soror
Branch; a group of piano selec-
tons by Miss Edith Mary Bown;
a group of solos by Mrs. Margar-
ct Malone, president of the Self
Improvement Club. She was ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs Le-
Eta s. King. Miss Geraldine Day
rendered two vocal numbers, ac.
companied by Soror Branch. Sor-
or Branch also rendered several
piano selections during the inter-
i'm between numbers.
Captain Wells, responding to the
welcome, thanked Seattleites for
their warm expressions of greet
ing he and the other officers had
received. He spoke most favorably
of Seattle's hospitality and of the
home life he had found here. Cap
tain Wells recalled with what
great valor Negro soldiers had
conducted themselves from the
time of Crispus Attacks, the first
American to spill his blood for
freedom, down through every
American war including the First
World War. and he promised,
Negro soldiers will bring honor
to the race in this second World
War, because we have fifteen mil
lion stalwart Negro citizens be-
hind u.s." This promise was ap-
plauded. The Captain paid trib-
CONTINUED on Page Two)
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Torpedo Hit The Arizona First, Navy
Men OF Pearl Harbor Say
Japanese Owed and Bombed Through Hard
Defense Fire, Officers Report in
Telling Details of Dec. Raid

with the captain just ahead and
we went to the bridge together.
"a Negro mess attendant, who
never before had fired a gun, man
ned a machine gun on the bridge
until his ammunition was exhaust
ed. l stayed throughout the day
with fires raging until relieved
that afternoon. The attack lasted
The U. S. Navy refuses even to
enlist Negroes except as messmen.
Negroes are given no training in
navigation, gunnery, nor anything
else.
In spite of this, Negro mess
man distinguished himself in de-
Tense of his country and his ship.
Why does the Navy appeal for
more men when 1t won't take
thousands of willing Negroes?
Is this the democracy we are
fighting for?
If the safety of your country
means anything to you =.
Write your Senators, Congress-
men, the President and Secretary
of the Navy Frank Knox.
Prepared by the National As
ISOLATION for the Advance
ment of Colored People
SO Fifth Avenue, New York
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Seattle Warmly Welcomes
Negro Army Officers

In brilliant reception Sunday
afternoon, Seattle citizens gave a
cheering welcome to the four Ne
gro Commissioned Officers of the
184th Field Artillery who have
been assigned to the Second In
terceptor Command, and station
ed at Fort Lawton in Seattle. The
officers are Major Denote H. Lee,
Captain James C. Wells, Captain
Claude Richardson, and First
Lieut.. Carl Bell.
The reception was sponsored by
the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
and the Self Improvement Club,
with the assistance of Mrs. Carol
Peoples. Receiving the guests at
the door was Soror Theresa HALEY.
Heading the receiving line was
Soror Melvina Squires, sbasiieus
of the Sorority, followed by Mrs.
Peoples, who is a Plotter in the
Second Interceptor Command, then
Major Lee, Captain Wells, Captain
Richardson, Lieut.. Bell, Miss Will
eta Riddle, Asst. Secretary of the
Y. w. G. A. and Mrs. LeEtta S.
King, representing the Self I'm.
provement Club.
Serving a delicious punch from
a handsomely appointed table,
were the following members of the
Self Improvement Club; Mrs. La
cey Lewis, Mrs. Roy Green, Mrs.
Beulah Brooks, Mrs. Minnie Will
son, Mrs. w. J. Hyatt, Mrs. Har-
ry Walker, Mrs. Mary OFT San
ders, and Mrs. Stephen Glass.
Pouring at the tea table, re-
splendent in patriotic colors, were
the following members of the Sor-
ority Mothers Club: Mrs. Aaron
Devine, Mrs. c. H. Morris, Mrs.
P. w. Kirk, Mrs. L. B. Young,
Mrs. J. L. Beck, and Mrs. Richard
Arts. Assisting the mothers were
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The lS4th F. A.
Old 9th, Ill.

The 184th F. A, the old 9Th In
fantry, Ill. N. G. 37Oth U. S. In
fantry during the World War was
converted from Infantry and Field
Artillery October 5, 1910, after
serving 46 years as infantry unit.
The Regiment distinguished itself
during the Spanish American War,
Mexican Border Campaign and the
World War. Differed throughout
by Colored officers from End Lieut..
to Colonel. Numerous officer en-
listed men were decorated by the
American and French govern
ments for bravery on the Bat
tlefield in France. The Regiment
was indicted into Federal Service
April 6, 1941, and was sent to
Fort Custer, Michigan for train.
ing with the 9Th Regular Army
Division. During the year the Re-
giment has been at Fort Custer,
Is of the officers were sent to the
Field Artillery school, Fort Sill,
Okla, and graduated, completing
the three month course required
by the chief of Field Artillery.
Colonel Anderson f. Pitts is the
Regimental Commander of the 1874
F. A. Lieut.. Col. Oscar Randall
Executive officer, Lieut.. Col. Wen
dell T. Derricks Commanding the
LIST Battalion and Lieut.. Col. Mar
Gus H. Ray Commanding the End
Battalion.
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L. ]. Conway
Dies Suddenly
FUNERAL RITES AT AN
GELUS MORTUARY SUNDAY
EVENING AT $500 p. M.

l.. ]. Conway, 522-28th South,
died suddenly last Sunday night of
an acute attack of indigestion.
Conway's sudden and unexpected
death shocked the entire commu-
nifty and left the sorrowing herd
no comfort.
Apparently in good health, Con-
way passed the Sabboth looking
forward.
He attended vespers service and
aided the collection. At the close
of service he left for his home, I'M
aware that death logged his foot
steps. Entering home, he attempt
ed to reach a bottle Of medicine
to halt an approaching attack of
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Seattle: We Cannot Spare This Man

The Northwest Enterprise
which unhesitatingly dedicates
Its service to the people of Sc
attic and the Northwest in gen.
eraI, appeals to every conscien-
|tious Race man and woman to
face the bar of public opinion
and lay upon the altar all in
Justice, all mistrust, all dis
trust, all jealousy, all envy, all
selfishness and draft the Rev.
Fountain w. Penick for the
duration.
Seattle needs this man. Let
us find a place for him or make
one. Seattle has too few big
men in its midst to permit a
man of DIR. Penick's caliber to
lay down his mantle on the eve
of impending hostilities.
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sEATTLS> HoNoRs NEGRO ARMY OFFICERS

Heaven bears clouds to warm the unconscious
world.
To safeguard against loss of its only public herald and
to assure its continued publication complete reorganz
ton of the Northwest Enterprise planned take effect
Immediately.
The plans contemplated will stabilize the papers fin
ancia condition and protect it against under
vice.
Complete details in next issue.
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Just To Remind You
By I. e. r.
The Anninias Club

That is the reason given by both
the manager of the liquor store
and the Liquor Board.
There was no attempt to con-
ceal a single transaction which
indicates no deliberate infractiOn
of rules.
Flash!
The Broadcaster of the Animals
Club took the air and intimated
his information was direct: Joe
West was discharged for dishon-
esty." We label the flash a delib-
crate lie.
If, however, such an inference
were given the original tale bearer
by the manager of the liquor store
or anyone in authority, the liar
who was chased out of hell would
shun him.
Tale bearers should realize they
themselves rise no higher than the
source of their tale. There was
yelled hint your race had its
chance Our answer is mo polite
al party and no race on earth but
needs a bath" We have just about
as much virtue and as much vice
as any and no more.
The freedom with which some
Negroes bear messages of ill from
whites leads us to reflect: In 1855
the state of Washington ratified
the amendment to the constitu-
ton making you a full Pledged
American citizen. II years have
passed but we still cherish Negroes
among us who today would IRA
Their go ten miles to hear white
jack ass bray than go next door
and hear a black angel pray"
Your tongue should be bridled.
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Colored Elks Invest
$500 In Defense Bonds

Following the appeal of Exalted
Ruler, Emmett r. Chainey, Pu-
get Sound Lodge Elks No. 100
without a dissenting voice order
ed the immediate purchase of a
$500 defense bond, Monday night
Chainey's appeal found echo
among the Daughter Elks. Daugh-
ter Ruler, Gladys Johnson said
that the Daughter Elks through
out the United States have paced
the antlered herd and she hoped
Evergreen Temple would not
find occasion to slow down. We
hope to duplicate the investment
of Puget Sound Lodge.
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The Northwest Enterprise dominates
A. Philip Randolph Americas Most
Outstanding Negro For l94l

Pullman porters, maids, attend
ants, and bus boys in the Pullman
vice. This group will also receive
service. This group of workers will
also receive $21.6O a month for
ing from September to December
LIST observed Mr.. Randolph.
The head of the porters' organ
ization pointed out that various
carriers with which the Brother
hood holds contracts are being
signed up rather rapidly for in
creases in pay ranging from ten
cents for the incorporating group,
including chair car, parlor car,
coach and buffet porters, with the
back pay of nine cents an hour;
also including train porters in the
operating group at nine and one
half cents wage increase with the
seven and one-half per cent back
pay of a three month period.
1t is estimated that the increase
for the members of the Brother
hood of Sleeping Car Porters will
run much above 21a million dol
lars, stated Randolph. Mr.. Ran
dolph points to this notable ach-
ievement of collective bargaining
for colored workers by the Broth
erhood as indicative of a new era
in the economic life of Negro
workers in America.
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In the international offices of
the Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car
Porters in New York City, A. Phil
lip Randolph, international presid-
emit, announced that the organiza-
ton had signed an agreement with
the Pullman Company for an in
crease in pay of ten cents an hour
or twenty-four dollars month.
This will represent an increase of
over two million dollars for the
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indigestion.

indigestion.
He is survived by daughter
whose arrival is awaited to COM
plete funeral arrangements.
Funeral rites will be directed by
P. S. L. Of which he was an Of
ficer.