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Evening star., 1942-05-22

By the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, May pa
sea captain expressed belief to-
day that two torpedoes which
sank his medium sized United
States cargo ship in go seconds
we're fired by a submarine crew,
tipped in advance on the vessels
movements.
At least 81 members of the crew
and the gun crew were carried to
death in the amazingly swift sink
ing which occurred in the Gulf of
Mexico last Saturday.
Among survivors were five who
were taken to Galveston (TexD
hospital after being brought ashore.
They included one crewman listed
as Robert w. Trotter of Washing
ton.
Capt. A. Henry Rowe attached
significance to the fact the sub
marine not only attacked without
warning. but did not surface after
the sinking to obtain information
about its victim. possibly indicating
the submersible' officers already
knew the ships identity and its
sailing plans.
Think Sub Was Tipped Off"
Usually those fellows ask what
ship you're on" he said. but this
one didn't. We never even saw him
and that makes me think the ras-
cal was tipped off"
The attack and sinking came with
almost unprecedented speed. which
contributed to the heavy loss Of life.
There was no time to use the radio
to summon help and the 19 survivors
rode liferafts for about 80 hours be-
fore being picked up.
Two torpedoes struck 80 seconds
apart, many of the crew dying in
the engine room, which was directly
hit.
Underwear Used as Signal
Although injured, Capt. Rowe,
veteran of the First World
War. spent four hours directing
picking up of survivors. then set a
course for shore. A makeshift flag
of underwear was rigged when a
ship was sighted. and the men
picked up and taken to a Texas
port.
Crew members missing and be-
lieved lost are Victor E. Wallin of
Savannah, Ga; Gordon Clarke of
Unadilla. N. Y; Chief Engineer
Fritz Wilberding of Port Arthur,
Tex; Assistant Engineer Carl Clev-
enger of Port Arthur, Assistant En-
gineer Bernard B. Joiner of Mo-
bile, Ala; Henrik J. Salmi of Fin
land, McLehor Chacon of Port Ar
thur and Abel Osorio of Port Arthur.
John F. White of Alameda, Calf;
Theodore r. Farmer of Mobile,
Leonard E. White of Sinking Spring,
Pa; Antonio Bedia of Port Arthur,
Robert L. Shelley of Harlan, KY;
Walter S. Hoyt of New York City,
Booker T. johnson of Tampa, Fla;
Randolph H. CHM of Savannah, Ga,
(See SHIPS, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1942-05-22

The Maryland class includes three
ships-the Maryland, Colorado and
West Virginia-all launched in 1920
81. The ships range from 81 800 to
80, 900 tons and normally carry COM
plements of 1,407 men each.
They are armed with eight 16-inch
guns, twelve 5-inch guns and other
lesser weapons, and carry three
planes, which are launched from
catapults.
Evening star., 1942-05-22
President Joins in Warning
Against Over-Optinism in War
Roosevelt Predicts Long Conflict,
With Allies UItmotey Victorious
By JOHN C. HENRY.

President Roosevelt his conference today
going the that going
struggle
At the time he cautioned the American people against
the tendency
Evening star., 1942-05-22
Il Die, D. {. Man Hur1
In Sub Raid in Gulf;
Tip 10 Foe Hinted
Captain Of US. Ship, Sunk
In 90 Seconds, Reveals
Espionage Fears
BULLETIN.

MEXICO CITY P.-The
newspaper La Prensa reported
today from Havana that the
Mexican tanker Faja de Orc
had been torpedoed off Cuba,
burst into flames and that
most of her crew were lost.
Evening star., 1942-05-22

(See SHIPS, Page A-2D
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
BY HELEN JAMESON
Distributed by King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)

EYES reflect the mental state.
Gaiety and happiness make them
shine, sadness casts a shadow over
them. The skin acts as an indicator
of the physical condition. When
circulation is good, there is bloom
upon the cheeks. Digestive disturb
ances may cause the skin to be
grey Or salloW or spotted with q
rash. A diet too rich in fats gives
the order to Sebaceous glands TO
start a revolution ana the result Is
that the epidermis is filmed with
oil. Not enough liquids often cause
the skin to become dry.
When the complexion needs help
the first thought is to toddle to the
cosmetic counter and get something
10 dab on. Cosmetics play an lnl-
portant part in appearance. The
racial hide has a tough row to hoe,
being subjected to the vicisSitudeS
of dust and CRIME, sunlight and
strong winds. Soothing creams are
comforting. They keep the surface
soft and smooth. But the health
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29

WASHINGTON-(A N P)-Em-
mer Martin Lancaster, adviser on
Negro affairs, U. S. Department OF
Commerce, and Albon l.. Holsey,
executive secretary, National Ne
gro Business league, in conference
here this week, concluded plans fol
the special session of the business
league convention which will feat
ure discussion OF the governments
war program by representatives OF
the major action agencies.
The entire session on Thursday
August 81, will be devoted to the
discussion of "Your Government
and Your Business" Such subjects
as War Production Contracts, Pro-
curement of Supplies, Price Con-
troll and Rationing, Food Produc-
ton, Civilian Defense, Defense
Housing, Selective Service, Con-
sumner Education, Credit Agencies
and others, will be fully explained
in order that delegates may return
to their communities which will en-
able them better to serve their
communities.
Mr.. Lancaster will serve as chair
man OF this discussion period and
Bishop j. A. Bray of the CINE
church will conclude the discussion
by outlining program for fuller
participation by Negroes in the
war effort.
In accepting the invitation to
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
GenI HEALTH Not Cosmetics
Makes For Clear Complexion

starch, a small amount of fats and
sweets. Dairy products like milk
and cheese supply elements thai
keep energy batteries charged.
There is the matter of elimina-
ton of body wastes. There are
four channels, the skin, kidneys
intestinal tract and the lungs.
Battle daily, breathe deeply, drink
plenty of water, eat plenty of fruit
and elimination will be normal.
Local treatment OF the complex
ion consists of a Soapy securing
every night. When suds are on
pick up the flesh and pinch il
lightly. Have a thorough rinsing
with warm water. Cold water will
not remove The soap Suds as well
as warm. Dry gently, apply a heavy
cream. Let it remain on overnight
Don't fancy it will grow facial
fuzzers. 1t won't. That's just a
beauty superstition.
In the morning rinse with cold
water, dry gently, lave with an as
tringent. Witch hazel will serve
In half an hour you can play with
your foundation cosmetic, put on
the decorative high lights with
powder, rouge and lip stick.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
There Is No
Profit In Goinq
To Seed: Helen

The temperament of the wife anG
mother makes the atmosphere of
the home. If she is as tired as an
old dray horse she can't be gay
and light-spirited. She places the
dinner on the table, sinks down
with a sigh, puts her head in her
hands. Everybody eats in silence.
Mothers tired" Well, there arc
plenty of hard working mothers
who when finding themselves fag-
ged and ragged, lake time off for
a nap or chase out to the beauty
works.
There is no profit in going. to
seed Work and worry, with no
play, bring on dull eyes, wrinkles.
grey hair, bent figures. Why take
the skip and jllpm out of life,
trail spirits in the dust?
F'sitllfulness to duty is virtue,
but there is such n thing as over
stressing duty.
Help in the home is a luxury
that few women have any more.
Beds must be made, meals cook
ed, children taken care of. You've
got to take it in your stride and
keep your chin up. You've got
to be a little selfish and think of
yourself for your family's sake.
You can't afford to let chores get
yOll down.
The pressure of daily cares
won't be so heavy if you treat
yourself with consideration, allow
yourself a few lazy moments with
a Jolly book now and then, or get
out of doors and have fun. In the
long run you will accomplish just
as much. and will be vastly hap
pier in the doing.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
No Substitute For
Balanced Diet, Rest,
Hygienic Living

of the complexion, its good tex
ture and coloring, depend tc a
considerable extent upon the gen.
eral health Hence the need CT
obeying the laws of hygienic liV-
ing.
The ideal complexion is so fine
and delicate of texture that pores
are almost invisible. 1t is like that
in childhood. Proper care, brisk
circulation and good digestion may
keep it that way for many years.
First, there is the matter OF diet.
Meat once a day is the rule. Meat
contains B vitamins, essential mill
erals-iron and copper for the
blood. phosphorus that is necessary
for the well being of the teeth.
One should have at least three
eggs a week. Once a day one must
nave fruit juice, a green leafy vege-
table. other vegetables like turnips
or potatoes, a certain amount OF
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
Government Heads
To Attend Business
League Convention

address the convention, John c
Weigel, regional director, Office OF
Price Administration, Chicago said:
ST should also like to bring some
one along from our price division
to answer specific questions that
merchants attending this confer
ence might want to ask. In other
words, we are very anxious to be
cooperative in helping the Ma
tional Negro Business League with
it's problemsP
Clifton E. Mack, director of pro-
curement, u. S. Treasury Depart
ment, Washington, in his accep-
tance said:
'I have made arrangements to be
in Chicago on Thursday, August 27,
and will be prepared to meet with
the convention of Negro business
and professional men who have set
aside that date for discussion of
governmental problems by various
officials of the federal govern
ment."
Gearing Negro Business to a
War Time Economy" will be the
convention theme when the league
meets in Chicago, August 1928.
All sessions will be held at the
DuSable High schooh.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29

DloiC u dil4llS lildL dll SOlulerS must
take before they begin any special
ist training. The basic training in
cludeS how TO use the various
weapons, how to drill, tactics. and
how TO take care Of himself in the
field.
After their basic training is
completed many of the soldiers are
sent to schools to learn various
trades and professions. such as
antomotive mechanics, typing,
shorthand, radio, etc. The army
teaches many of the men new
trade o. profession during their
period i'll the service.
ADVANCE is RAPID
There is opportunity for ad-
vancement here for these soldiers.
All example is Master Sergeant
George B. Edwards, who after only
13 months in the service was given
the highest rank an enlisted man
obtain and made a regimental
sergeant major. Before being
drafted into the army Sgt. Ed
wards was sports editor on a
newspaper in Evansville, Ind.
There are many Junior officers,
Negroes. here who have worked
their way up through the ranks to
obtain a bar on their shoulders
One of these officers is Lieut..
Clyatt Mcbride, who spent 16
gears as an enlisted man before
receiving a commission as an Of
ficer.
There are heroes here toe. First
Sergeant Samuel Baker, who has
been in the service 30 years, holds
the Soldiers Medal, which was
given him when he saved the lives
Of several men during a grease
fire. Another is Staff Sergeant
Peter Hardley Jr., who refuses a
promotion to First Sergeant be-
cause if he does he will have to
stop carrying the American flag.
He also holds the Soldiers Medal
for saving the lives of several Of
ficerS and their wives when u
soldier ran amuck a few years ago
and killed four people, He mas "a
years service.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
BY HELEN JAMESON
distributed by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)

Let us consider this day the
drives herself TO the point of IA
tigue, who thinks of everybody
family, relatives, friends, the cal
and the dog and never Of herself
and who, IL course of time, be-
comes irritable and spent of body
She is looked upon as saint and
a martyr. However, if she were
not so good, she would be better.
She does an injustice not only
to herself but TO her beloved ones.
She endeaVOrS to be a perfection
ist, especially in The care of her
house. Chances are that the daddy
who has jolly wife who laughs
lot, but doesn't fight dirt, is a
lot happier than the one whose
cellmate is a tired-eye drugdge
who keeps the siIverWare shining
but baWlS him out when he drops
ashes ON the floor. The demon
housekeeper has much to recon-
mend her, but sometimes she
makes the members of the house
hold unhappy and uncomfortable.
Your beauty editor thinks it il,
silly for woman to go without
a permanent wave so she can buy
a gadget for the home. We be-
lieve that the good appearance Of
her head is more Important than
dressing up the windows. We have
l, 10 TINf.
sits up late doing household
chores, when she should be butter.
ing her complexion with nice
fragrant cream and brushing hei
hair
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
Booker Boosted AS
Atty For National
BAPTIST Confab OF Am

CHICAGO-(A N Pas re-
suit of the recent death here OF
Atty. William H. Hayes, for 10
years general attorney for the
National Baptist Convention OF
America, Inc, under the late DR.
L. K. Williams, president, Baptist
officials at the meeting in Men,
phis, September 9-15, will face the
task of selecting a new general
counsel.
Among those prominently men,
toned for the post is Atty. William
A. Booker, now a Chicago lawyer
who served as special counsel for
the Baptist until the election OF
Atty. Hayes at Cleveland in 1882
Booker is the son of the late DR.
Joseph A. Booker, for 40 years head
OF the Arkansas Baptist College at
Little Rock.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
More Youths
Leave Atlanta
U. s. Navy

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
Chief Specialist Graham w
Jackson personally supervised de-
partures Wednesday evening of "a
additional enlistees in the United
States Navy, who left around four
O'Clock in the afternoon from Ter
minal Station fer Macon, Georgia
To be sworn in and take the oath
Of allegiance.
DR.. D. H. Stanton, executive
secretary Of the American Bible
Society, was also present and pre-
seted each enlistee with a luxuri-
Ously-bollnd copy OF the New
Testament which bore an auto
graphed message from Pres. Frank
lin Delano Roosevelt and also con-
tanned the National Anthem and
other valuable information.
The "A boys dispatched WedneS-
day boosted the total recruited by
Chief Specialist Jackson and his
staff of 26 volunteer Navy re-
bO liidIl GUUs
ents of recruits have been given
window emblem to indicate that
their boy is in the service Of the
United states Navy
The boys departing Wednesday
to be sworn in at Macon and
later to be dispatched to the Naval
training base at Norfolk, Va, and
to the Great Lakes Training Sta
ton at Great Lakes. III, were
E. B. Arnold, Clarence Fcrtson,
Roy Broughton, Jesse Edge, Robert
Veal Whatley, Henry Lee Beasley,
Jr., David Clark, Milton Leonard,
Joseph Lee Jones, Harold Kenson
Byrd, Roosevelt Jinks. Willie Jay
Andrews, Walter Brantlee Strick-
land, Andrew Woodley, Arthur
Baugh, Samuel Lee, John Ray, Ro-
bert Abercrombie, Jess Partridge,
Phillip Thomas, Jr., Pomeroy Bate
mon, William Ernest Gaines, and
Champ Lee Bronner.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
Negroes Busy At
Desert tArn1yPost
BY HAROLD STEWARD

FURT HUACHUCA, Ariz.-(SNS)-- You ride along
gravel road and then finally paved road for miles
a OF sudden up hill before YOU lies
Fort Huachuca where the only Army Negro division is
stationed.
all sides hasictr
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
Eight Alabama
Youths Among
Navy Graduates

GREAT LAKES, IH.-E1gnt or
the 1l5 recruit training graduates
at Camn Robert Sral!s home of
the all-Negro regiment here at
the u S. Naval Training Station,
are Alabama boys
They will be given nine-day leave
after which they will report for
further duties either at ships
company to aid in training other
recruits, al a Navy Service school
mere or at Hampton Institute, Va.
Members of the third graduating
class from Alabama include: Leroy
Rice, 18, 466 Parkway, Fairfield;
William Edward Brown, II. 1916
17th Street, Tuscaloosa; John wal
lace Elliot, II. 1916 18th Street,
Tuscaloosa; Charles Henry Mann,
II, 1923 Ninth Avenue, Bessemer.
Joseph Reginald O'Rourke, II. 1907
Fifteenth Avenue, Tuscaloosa;
Frank Poole. l6, r. RI. Birming-
ham; Jesse James PressWood, l8,
ZIG Elm Street, Westfield; Harold
Leonard Prewitt, II. 1929 It'll,
Street, Tuscaloosa.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29

Atty. Booker is an active men,
ber of the National Bar Associa-
ton, holding office of regional di-
rector; he is a member of the Illi-
nOiS State Bar Association and the
Cook county bar; vice-president of
the Illinois Baptist Laymen's move
ment under DR.. j. L. Horace; a
member of Monumental Church
and of Theta Chapter, Alpha Phi
Alpha.
He is 80 degree Mason A. and
M. and active in civic affairs
His uncle, the late DR.. Elias c..
Morris, was for 80 years, president
of the National Baptist Conven.
ton when he was succeeded, upon
his death by DR.. l.. K. Williams. He
has recently bee named a men,
ber of the law firm of Brandon
Hall Barnes and Blakey.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
Famed Pianist Now
Camp Lee Corporal

CAMP LEE, Va.-(ANP)-A
mixed audience of soldiers and
their civilian friends filled the
large ballroom of the USO club
in Petersburg Sunday to hear the
famed pianist, Cpl. Mare d'Albert,
in a recital. The program was
dedicated to Glass z of the Off
Ger candidates quartermaster
school, which will be commission
ed Friday.
Among the officer candidates
present were many soldiers for
merly assigned to the 9th and
18th colored Regiments at Camp
Lees quartermaster replacement
training center.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29

IN tflc ARIZONA desert are high
purple mountains. They over
shadow everything for miles.
Just 25 miles from here lies
Tombstone. "The Town Too Tough
Tc Die" Here history was made
with the bold outlaws and tough
peace officers swinging guns. Here
is where the West really lived.
This fort was founded in 1877 to
protect the white people against
the Indians. For years Huachuca
was Geronimo's stumping ground
Twice he was captured in i'm
prisoned here.
The Apache Kid, an outlaw IN
dian, spread terror over the ter
ritory here for years.
FOUGHT INDIANS
Behind Fort Huachuca are the
Lagoons. The Indians stronghold
From these hills wild Indians
fought many of their winning bat
ties 1t was practically impossible
to unseat them once they were
located there.
That is just some of the adj
venturouS history behind this post
that is now turning out trained
Negro soldiers prepared to engage
in any battle with the enemy.
outlaws and Indians no longer
roam the pralries here, but SOL
idccs learning the way of war can
be seen maneuvering on the same
ground that was once battlefield
between Indians and white men.
The Negro soldiers here come
from al walks Of life. Some OF
them are college graduates and
some have only gone as far as the
third grade. Here there are for
mer porters, walters, teachers news
paper reporters, entertainers, law
yers, doctors, boot blacks, etc.
When new man arrives here
to start his training as a soldier
he is given a classification test
what to fird out what he does best
and in what unit he will be of
most value to the army.
After this classification he is
assigned to unit and begins his
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29
College ChumS Wed

The home of MRS. Laura Wells.
teacher in the city school at 1125
E. Washington ST., was the scene
of two weddings between college
friends within ten hours of each
other. Staff Segeant lHmmett j.
Stringer and Sergeant Hampton
Wilburn married co-eds from
Alcorn College, Miss, on August
21 and % respectively.
Both grooms are stationed at
Papago Park Phoenix, Ariz., where
Sergeant Stringer is a steno-
grapher in the Regimental Head
quarters and member of the In
fantry Orchestra. Sergeant Wilburn
is a member of the band Both
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-29

brides and grooms hold a B. s. de-
gree from Alcorn College, Miss.
Mrs. Wilburn who was formerly
Miss Dorothy Carter holds the
B. S. degree in Home Economics
from Alcorn College. Mrs. String
er who was formerly Miss Flora
Ghist will return to Alcorn College
to complete her last year of college
work.
Mrs. Wells home was beautifully
decorated with flowers. The cere.
monies were solennized by Chap
lain G. A. Greenfield of Papago
Park, Phoenix, Ariz.
A large number of friends were
present to witness the nuptial
VOWS. Both couples received many
beautiful gifts.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-03-21
West indians Seek
Chance For Service

BRIDGEPORT, Barbados -
(ANP)-The natives of the West
Indies are eager for a chance to
serve the mother country, Fred j
Cole, editor of the Barbados Re-
corder, said here this week. Mr..
Cole pointed out that there were
no more loyal subjects than the
black population of the West In
dies, and said they were intensely
proud of their British blood
IAN over England, farmers are
crying out because of a shortage
of men," ne sad. ",rfle unskilled
help given by women or by men
who happen TO be in the neighbor-
hood is very little good
"The entire West Indies is an
agricultural community with a
surplus OF population in certain
Islands. Surely we can help the
mother country who needs Just the
type of labor we are fitted to sup
ply. In a pioneer battalion such as
is advocated, equipment would be
no great problem and the military
training necessary, not to the
standard of guardsman All OF
our Islands can boast Of a conSid-
cradle number of trained men who
are more than anxious to get a
chance to GO TO England .
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-03-21
.Spelman Alunnae
Wins First Prize
Tn Natl Contest

NEW ORLEANS, La.-(S N 81
Mrs. Bessie Clarke Singleton, stu
dent at the YMCA School OF Com
merce, New Orleans, won the
January National bookkeeping test
sponsored by Business Education
World, business magazine OF hlgh
repute. Mrs. Singleton graduated
from Spelman before going TO
New Orleans business school.
Hundreds of persons participated
in the contest, representing out
standing schools throughout the
United States and Canada. Practi-
cally all of the competitors were
white.
The YMCA School of Commerce
where Mrs. Singleton is getting
her business training, is rated as
one of the finest business schools
for Negroes in the country.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-03-21
Forest Wins Big
Eight Cage Title

Yazoo City, Mis- Sweeping
through all opposition, Cqach
Hawkins, Forst High Cagers, easi-
ly the class of the Big 80" Con-
ference, took it's final hurdle ano
the coveted Big IS" Conference
Title in the Tournament here Fri
day night by the defeating of Hat
tiesburg 1921.
Participating in the Tourna-
ment were teams representing the
high school Of Jackson, Hatties-
burg, Laurel, MERIDIAN Forest,
Magnolia, Brookhaven and Yazoo
City.
The tournament which has de-
veloped one Of the most outstand-
ing in high school circles has re-
gistered the largest attendance in
it's history.