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Evening star., 1942-08-13
Woshinqton and Vicinity.

Washington and Vicinity.
Montgomery charter activity held
Hatch Act exempt. Page "A
Twins born to two families named
Mikesell Page AS
District residents pay "a millions in
internal revenue Page B-1
Arlington body adopts new Arnold
bus plan. Page B-1
Planning Commission to consider
pollution problem. Page B1
Grade separation completion ex-
pected by Dec. Is. Page B-1
Miscellany.
Births and Deaths. Page R-24
Natures Children. Page B-23
After Dark. Page B-14
Marriage Licenses. Page B-7
Evening star., 1942-08-13

Continued on Page A-18, Col.
Evening star., 1942-08-13

(See STTMSON, Page A-6D
Evening star., 1942-08-13

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages TX and TX of this edition of
The Star, experimenting the news Of
the regular home delivered edition.
Evening star., 1942-08-13

Page B-24
Page B-23
Page B-14
Page b.
Evening star., 1942-08-13

The Government Is asking citizens
to invest 10 per cent Of earnings in
War Bonds. The money is needed
for war financing. Have you done
your part?
Evening star., 1942-08-13

lSee OFFENSIVE, Page A-12)
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Mrs. Annie Nelson
And Family Visit
Relatives I'm CITY

Mrs. Annie L. Nelson and fam
lily of $50 South Bancroft St.,
San Diego, Calf, formerly a res
ident of this city, were visitors
here during the Christmas holi
days. While in the city Mrs. Mel
son and daughter, Alice Mae,
were house guests of Mr.. and
Mrs j. D. Garner, First Ave,
South.
Mr.. Lincoln and Charles Mel
SON were house guests of their fa-
ther, Mr.. Israel F. Nelson, of
1921 E. Monroe St. Lincoln Mel
son, known to his many friends
as Waddell, is graduate of
Phoenix Colored High school,
class of 1889. He is now ranki 1g
among the many Negro boys who
are making good after spending
nine months in the C.C.C. camp
in California.
He returned as Sergeant
Lincoln w. Nelson and is now
as Road Grade Inspec-
tor for the Government in De-
fense industry at San Diego,
Calf. He has held this position
for eight months.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
KIan Probe Is
Begun BYDies
Esther swenson and Ruth Lambert

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(ANP) -
In asking the house of representa-
tives to continue the life of his COM
mittee in investigating un-American
activities, Chairman Martin E. Dies
promised here last Monday "a thor
ough investigation in every state
where the Ku KluX Klan is operat-
ing"
This announcement was made by
Dies after the committee had heard
behind closed doors testimony from
j. A. Colescott Of Atlanta, described
by the choir as Imperial wiz
ard of the Klan, who appeared vol
UNFAIRLY and was said to have pre-
sented records of the Klan and
promised cooperation.
To carry on the committees in
vestigation, Dies announces he would
request 100000 appropriation from
congress.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
500 Garments Are
Knitted For Red
Cross In 'Skegee

TUSKEGEE, Ala -(ANP) - Mrs.
Doris Bodden, sewing chairman;
Mrs. Agatha Davis, knitting chair
man, Mrs. Madge Craven, layette
chairman and Mrs. Willetta Wo-
mack, staff assistant, reported to
DR.. F. D. Patterson, chairman of
the Tuskegee Red Cross chapter,
that more than 500 cloth and knit
ted garments had been made for
victims Of air raids.
Garments have been made by
members of the Cir-se club, U. s.
Veterans facility; the Handicraf-
ters, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorori-
ty; the Mothers club, Needle
workers, the. Ideal Home . Makers,
Junior Red Cross, of Lewis Adams
school; Washington Public school
and Chambliss Children's house.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Screen Star And
Welfare Worker Is
Phoenix Visitor

The visit of Helen Gahagan,
screen star and nationally known
child welfare worker, to Father
Enlmett's Mission, was one of the
highlights of her three-day stay
in Phoenix last week.
At the day nursery, where col
ored children play and rest while
their mothers are at work, an in
teresting inspection was made by
the actress, who, with Mrs. W. P.
Stuart, Democratic National
Committeewoman for Arizona,
was photographed with a group
Of six youngsters. the picture ap-
pearing in the Phoenix afternoon
newspaper. ... .....
Miss Gahagan, the wife of
film actor Melvyn Douglas, is
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

Each year for the past three
years." stated Mr.. HENDRIX, in an
nouncing the coming observance,
"the Negro journalists OF America
have attempted through this prof.
ect to familiarize the nation with
the accomplishments and possibili-
ties of the Negro press and the
contributions made by it to Ameri-
can life. Today, these men and wo-
men with their publications stand
shoulder to shoulder in support OF
Americas effort TO avenge the
terrible crime which has been COM
mitted against this nation. AS this
nation executes its war, its Negro
newspapers will exhaust their every
resource to assure the American
public that it shall not forget Pearl
Harhor." The theme Of the Week
is to be -"The Negro press and
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

Americas War Effort.
Negro newspapers of the nation
urge Negro schools and COLLEGES
and agencies and organizations in
terested in the welfare and pro-
gress of the Negro TO cooperate with
them in this nationwide observance.
Further information regarding
number of features to be promoted
in connection with the week will be
released through the press as the
date of observance approaches.
The Week is sponsored by the
Delta Phi Delta Journalistic Asso-
citation and the Negro Newspapers
Of America. It is promoted by a
national advisory council composed
of q group Of the nations leading
Negro journalists and director
supported by a small staff.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Bill Robinson And
Jimmy Pack En- In

SCHENECTADY, N. Y.-(TYP,
Records are being made and
broken by the Bill (Bojangles) ROB-
inaon-Jtmnie LunceIortl Crches-
ira unit that opened here Wednes-
day Cor a one r-ti,,y -er. Breezing in
to town from Albany the show
did a jam biz in a particular ode
setting
Just who could of thought up
single days stand should be cow
hided. Gnis burg wants them back.
Velma Middleton, Miller Brothers
and Lois included.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
LysoI Victim
In Fair State

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Is N 81 -
Reported to have swallowed the
contents Of lysol at his home Sun
day, a man listed by police as
Eddie Fleming, 40, of 602 Terry
street, was reported in a fair con
dition Monday at Grady hospital
Policemen r. r. Bradford and
C, w. Mauldin quoted the victims
wife as saying her husband hao
complained of an ailing side and
that she entered the room just as
he removed the empty lysol bottle
from his lips.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Crisis Issues Army
Pictorial Number

NEW YORK-The February is
sue of The Crisis magazine, which
will be on sale February 5, is a
special pictorial issue covering the
Negro in the United States Army
There are twenty pages of pictures
Of men in the infeintry, cavalry,
coas.s artillery (anti-aircrafD. field
artillery, tank battalion, air corps.
engineers, signal corps, quarter
master corps and general service.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
NEGRO BAND STILL
PLAYS ON IN BRITAIN

LONDON-(C)-One Of the most
exciting bands in England today
is the colored band of Cyril Bake,
performing at Alec Ward a famous
Club for twelve years has been a
Harlem for London" for colored
people and virtually every famous
American Negro musician visiting
England has gone there and sat
In with the band.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Labor Move To Strengthen Race Unity

WASHINGTON D. C.--In response to query from the
Philadelphia Tribune the National Negro Congress declared
this week that efforts going forward to promote unity
of forces between the A. F. of L. and c. O. will further
strengthen the bonds between Negro and white workers.
The statement contained in telegram to the paper
which said in part
In this effort which will further strengthen the bonds
between Negro white workers. and raise the status OF
the Negro the whole labor movement people have an
important role to play.
ga democratic participation of duly constituted A. F. OF
L. and C. leaders in this effort can best advance the
interests of labor and the nation in this period"
7 Persons Killed In Texas Tornado
ENNIS Texas-(SNS)-Seven farm tenants, six OF
them children were killed by tornado here Friday
The seventh victim a woman
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
To Train Ground Crew For Squadron

SAN ANTONIO, Tex (ANP)-It appears that Negro
employees attaches at various fields will have op
portunty to train for places in the personnel for the
air squadron which is to be activated.
A memorandum issued at Duncan field the army air
here and signed by It. Col D. H. Dunton notified sail
cooed employees that the personnel training department
at the depot equipped to train personnel for duty
at Tuskegee. .
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Weary British.
Withdraw To
Singapore Isle
East Indies
Naval Base Under
Heavy Attack
By SCOTT NEWSPAPER
ASYNDICATE

Rattle-tired British troops Sat-
urday prepared to make their last
ditch fight for Singapore after
withdrawing to the 27-mile island,
leaving the whole Malayan penin-
sula in the hands of the Japanese.
A statement made after the with
drawal by Lieutenant A. E. Per-
cival, Indicated the hard-pressed
defenders are still hopeful Of re-
ceiving re-inforcements.
sour task,'' he said, sis to hold
this fortress until help can come,
as assuredly it will come, this we
are determined to do"
The commanding officer mean
while called upon a ruthless policy
of determination Of any Fifth Col
umnists with the Singapore is
land.
On another front the Japanese
in an apparent effort to halt the
disastrous work of the sharp-shoot-
ing Dutch seaman, launched a
powerful attack on Anboira, the
East Indies second naval base,
forcing the Dutch defenders to
hasten the execution OF their
planned "sccrched earth" policy.
From the land, air and sea, the
japanese rained bombs and shells
Democratic National Committee
fnr Nalifnrnia and WAS
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
NEWS BRIEFS
Severed Body Found OnR R. Tracks

. ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNs)-
The severed body man identified as Will Bryant
was found early Friday the Southern Railway tracks in
lnman Yards Fulton County police officers said
The body was severed across the middle.
County Officers McGi and Stale quoted the widow of
the dead saying he demented and that he had
climbed out bedroom window of their home shortly before
he killed.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
With Hot Bands

Holmes, Greely Walton and Don
Stovall, saxes; Ken Kersey piano;
Roscoe Fritz, guitar and George
Ballard drums. A bassit and fourth
trumpet are still to be set.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Newspaper Week
Starts March I

The fourth annual observance of National Negro News
paper Week and the celebration of the One Hundred Ff-
teenth Anniversary of the American Negro Press has been
for March IT, revealed here this week by Moss
Hyles HENDRIX, Director of the Week
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Death Notes

The death of Mrs. Phille
Greene Of N. 18th St., wife Of
one of Pheonix's prominent
business men Sunday, Jan. 25,
came as surprise to many of her
friends, altho she had been iii
several months. It was thought
that she was on the road to re-
coverv. The body was furneraliz-
ed Saturday, Jan. 81, from the
First Colcred Baptist church with
a large attendance. Mrs. Greene
was the wife Of Phille Green
mother of Phille Greene, Jr. and
niece of Mrs. Margaret Jackson,
cf Marshall. Texas, who also at
tended the funeral. Rev. Charles
Favors officiated. East Lake Fu.
neral home in charge.
Mrs. Christine Jackson, one Of
our leading business women oe
phoeniX returned Thursday, Jan
20, after accompanying the body
# her husband to their home at
Brenom. Texas. He was accident
ly killed Sunday, Jan. 18, as they
were preparing to attend morn
ing services. Mrs. jackson was
accompanied by Rev. Charles
Favors and Mrs. Eula Mae Butler.
They left the CITY Wednesday
night. Jan. 21. Mrs. Jackson's
many friends stayed so close to
her during the hours of sadness
until she (Mr.s Jackson) Just
kept smiling as the train was
leaving. Mr.. Jackson had Just re-
turned from his home in Texas,
Wednesday before his death it
was reported. Fast Lake Funeral
home was in charge.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

on the big base, inflicting wide
spread destruction.
1t was the fifth enemy invasion
front In the Indies, and unoues-
tionably the most important
1t was only on one front that
cheerful news greeted the United
Nations. In the bloody Ukraine bat
tlefield, the Red Army continued
its powerful offensive, driving 10
miles to Lozovaya and recapturing
200 more villages.
Everywhere German guns, NOR
tars, trucks and other equipment
immopiIized by the snow are being
captured, the Russians reported.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

Mr.. ]. H. PIGEE made a busi-
ness trip to San Diego, Calf.
lest week. He returned Friday,
January 80.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

given in honor Of Miss Helen Ga
hagan, California, National COM
mitteewonan Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Addie V. Burton and Mrs.
c. c. Copeland also accompanied
Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Walker.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

MRS. BETTE RUTH SCOTT,
who has been on the sick list is
able to go about her. duties.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

Mrs. A. J. Haughton, of 1901
E. Jefferson street, returned to
the city last week after visiting
relatives in Texas.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
Phoenix Visitors

REV. B. F. STANFORD, a
Phoenix visitor from Camper,
Texas, preached at the Union
meeting, SUNDAY, Feb. 1, which
was held with Antioch Baptist
church. This meeting is fully a
district Union and will be held
with Friendship Baptist church
March /.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

REV. T. S. STEWART was
dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. 0.
Bryant, Sunday, February /.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
AL COOPER's FISH

AL COOPER'S FISH
NEW YORK-(T Y P)-Band-
leader AL Cooper has gone in for
sea food. The popular Savoy Sui
tans orchestra has just recorded
"F1sh for Supper a Decca plat
ter that is puh-lentv swingeroo.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

Mrs. Pearl Rae, of Inspiration,
Ariz., visited Palm chapter No.
8. Jan. 9Th also Maricopa chap
ter, No. 1, Jan. IL. Mrs. Rae gave
some inspiring remarks to each
chapter, and was wonderfully en-
tertained.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
HlTE SIGNED FOR "soUNDIEs"

HITE SIGNED FOR "SOUNDIES"
NEW YORK-(ANF)-Lek Eite
and his popular orchestra have
hecn signed by Minoco to make
"SoundieS," which are to be fflraes
in New York as soon as the band
completes its current engagement
at the Chatterbox in Mountain
side N. j.
Les also reports that Van Alex
ander himself a noted ofay macs
tro not so long ago and part author
with Ella Fitzgerald of the tune
that skyrocketed them both to
fame "a Tisket A Tasket" is now
turning out special arrangements
for the Hlte band to use on its Mu-
tual network broadcasts.
BOZ MOSLEY JOINS BENNY
CARTER
Bob Mosley international noted
pianist and former member of the
Three Dukes, joins Benny Carter's
orchestra at the Famous Door next
week. He has been working at the
same spot for some time already as
'ntermission soloist and his play
ing so impressed the saxophonist
macstro that he was engaged to
take Sonny Whites place In the
band
Mosley toured in z Eurorean
countries before the outbreak of
war, and was in Holland during
the first six months of hostiltties
returning to this cOI1r,Trv jr hT,roa
1910. N-
JAZZ NEEDS MORE
VlOLiNS, SAYS HAMPTON
The. only reason you don't hear
more 1lddleS in jazz is hat too
many people stop playing violin
after they leave school"I That's
The view of Lionel Hampton. whose
lind band at the Brunswick hotrl
IN Boston includes one of the fore
most swing violinists, Ray Perry.
and another saxmar who doubles
on fiddle, Marshall Royal.
according to the vibraharp wiz
ara, strings should be used moro
IN Jazz, following the example set
ny Artle Shaw and Harry James
Inc shortage Of competent violin
ISIS indicates that too many volJth
ful musicians switch to sax trIn,-
PEI aid other instruments, neaiect-
ing the violin after it earlier in
their musical training.
young colored musicians who
want to find a place for them
selves IN the music world would he
well advised tc concentrate on the
violin, says. Lionel va "1'
F00TTr YyyrFrvarx-
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
BROOKS-FREEMAN

BROOKS-FREEMA
= JACKSON, Ga. - Mrs. Mary
Brooks, daughter Of MIR. and Mrs,
Robert Brooks, became the bride
# John L. Freeman here Saturday.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07
COOTIE WILLIAMS
ANNOUNCES PERSONNEy,

; Cootie Williams revealed the
eager!y awaited details of his new
oands personnel last week The
former Benny Goodman trumpet
ace mas been rehearsing with Joe
Guy and Louis Bacon (tlun1pets)
SANDY Williams, r. H. Horton and
Zones Walker (Trombcnes). Bob
dorsey, Eddie Vincent. CharIia
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

MRS. ALBERTA j. GIBSON,
editor of The Phoenix Index, and
who has been so very i'll, for sew
eral months, and Mrs. L. Ada
Walker were special guests of
Mrs. w. P. Stuart, Arizona Ma
tional committeewoman to tea,
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

Democratic National Committee
woman for California. and was
the house guest of Mrs Stuart
during her trip to Arizona.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-07

/, THE w. s. MATRoN of Sow.
ereign Grand Chapter o. E. s..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19
By Walt Disney
Even Advantage

IERE pleasant little game that will give you message
numerical puzzle designed TO spell out
Count the letters In first IL the number
letters il subtract T. the number Is less tnan
add number Start at the upper left
check OF your Key
left 70 right Then read the the letters unoer
checked figures give you. 6-iS
Copyright by Features Iva
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19
Daily ShOyf Story
Last Chance

But il wouldn't be like that if
he was caught tonight. And not
even an outside chance for par
don. "Incorrigible that's what
the Probation Office had branded
hun But the Judge had gwen
him one last chance.
Quick as The tangs OF a striking
RATHER. Louie : fingers were in and
out of the hip pocket Of a fat
well-dreSSed guy who was con
ccntratlnG on the beleweled doll
hanging on 10 ms arm Louie
didn't need a second 10 extract the
wad Of bills and let the wallet
drop 10 the ground. \ wallet was
sure evidence. II was hot. But no.
body could prove the money IN his
pocket WASH I his.
NO NEED TO COUNT
Louie didn't have 10 count il.
From long experience he knew
that a guy who took swell
looking doll like this TO heavy
weight title fight carried a lot
with him. After the fight he'd
want to show her of IN an eY-
pensive night club. Louie ca
ressed the roll IN his pocket and
knew he had close TO a hundred
bucks, maybe more.
But il wasn't enough. That car
he had been pricing this after
noon was three hundred alone
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19
Nv WILLIAM Tourney

I QUE was scared. And he Was
IL nervous for the first time m
Is wears Of daily matching his
cunning and criminal talents with
the police Carried along into
the ball park with the 10000 other
fight fans who hoped 20 see the
heavyweight crown change hands
tonight. Louie knew that slip
meant his freedom
In the last conviction he was
lucky. getting only SIX months.
But he had been warned that one
more arrest meant life And they
could do il. With a record Of
more than u convictions in the
last 10 years Louie wouldn't stand
a chance for mercy or ar appeal.
Louie knew he was one Of the
best pickpockets in the business
Those dozen convictions were a
pretty good hating average for a
guy who took enough risks 10
grab three or four grand a year.
SENTENCES SOFT
And the sentences were soft.
one. two three - maybe SIX
months when he hit tough
Judge. Louie didn't mind a short
cell stay. Gave a guy a chance 10
keep away from women and liquor
while.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19

SIR, OR MADAM
How are your eyes? Are you
near-sighted? Far-sighted? Color
blind? Astigmatic?
All-important in our war effort
today is the slogan: Don't Sabo-
tage Your Sight" and in The
American Weekly, with this COM
ing Sundays issue of The Detroit
Sunday Times.
MANY a MOTHER, seeing
Shirley Temple on the screen, has
muTmured TO herself:
What n wonderful charming
child. How I'd like 10 meet her
mother and find out how she
reared Shirley"
American Weekly readers this
Sunday may experience the next
best thing, for writer Margaret
lStimson interviewed Mrs. Temple
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19

And they'd need some extra
charge TO live on out on the
coast until Louie got a regular
Job Hazel wasn't an expensive
girl. but she did like the little
things IN life. And Louie wanted
TO give them 10 her.
After all. she was sport enough
10 take a chance on his going
straight
Promise me. Louie" she had
begged her mlllOn-dOllar figure
and honey-colored hair close 10
hum. promise me you'll 60
straight and I'll stick with you
for life. We can get n cheap
car, get out of this town and
out To the coast. I've got con-
neCtiOns there.
LOUIE PROMISES
There's not a joint In Cali
fOrnia l amt danced I'm. I'll
see that YOU get some kind of
work. We can get married and
live like two other folks. No
more cops TO run away from
and well have each other.
Promise me and I'll take
chance on you. Louie"
SO Louie had promised Haze
was enough TO make a man prom
Use anything. And he certainly
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19
SPECIAL FEATURE!


A real treat awaits you Sunday
For The American Weekly gives
you the tune hit of the year
Knit One. Purl Two a previ-
ously unpublished song. complete
TO tunes and music, brought 10
you by Glenn Miller.
It's a song the American
Weekly's own "FlosSy Frills' was
inspired 10 write. with the noted
bandleader for the Girl Who's Left
Behind
It's in The American Weekly
Sunday.
HOW CAN you test your reac-
lions in an air raid?
What new weapons are now be-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19

Continued on Page 3S)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19

Two Thousand Eyes Lost
Every Year-Don't Sabotage
Yours. Now More Than Ever,
Correct Vision and Proper Care
of the Eyes Is Of Vital I'm
portance TO the Welfare of the
Nation. Read This Helpful,
Timely Popular Science Article
by Robert ID. Potter, Science
Editor, in The American Weekly
With This Sundays Issue of
The Detroit Sunday Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19

ing made from coffee and ba-
nanas?
How can you keep your mind
from growing old?
See The American Weekly this
coming Sunday.
NOW WITH GASOLINE ra-
tioning, and transportation on its
way TO being rationed, more and
more of us are discovering the
merits of home sweet home.
You'll find a valuable and in
formative article. on hobbies, in
terests. games and pastimes to
make home even sweeter in The
American Weekly with this COM
ing Sundays issue of The Detroit
Sunday Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-19
Your Eyes Needed
They're important TO v. S. War Effort; Failure
TO Protect Them Is Sabotage

asked her precisely the questions
every mother would like to ask.
You'll find all the answers in
The American Weekly Sunday.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Let's Learn a New Word

Families of men in the service
have asked the meaning of the
postmark SANS ORIGINE" on let
ters from outside the United States.
The phrase is French and means
without origin" Mail from certain
military and naval units is so post
marked to preserve secrecy. In
sans" the "n' is nasalized and the
as" has the sound of 81" and is car
ried forward to begin the second
word, thus:
Sab. (n) zawr-ee-ZHEEN.