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Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
PEARL HARBORISM III;
WHY NOT PROTEST
IN WHITE PRESS?

When I arrived in Richmond
~ years ago, my enthusiasm for
the cause Of Negro betterment
knew no bounds. After three
years of study in the east and
contacts with the fuller life Of
fered there; and after turning
down two fine opportunities to
remain there, there was a sense
Of sacrificial responsibility to help
right the wrongs OF my less for
tt1nate people. I proceeded to
chart my way in my new envf-
ronment and began by register
ing my protests against anything
that contravened the rights Of
Negroes. was aware. of the
fact that being nasty" was no
part of protest, and that straight
argument on strong points was
not spectacular and would not
bring a kind Of popularity, but
it would get definite results in
the long run.
I found that little use was be-
ing made Of the white press Of
this state and city. All Of the
Negroes protest was being regis
tered in the Richmond Planet
which the immortal John Nit
chell was editing. I turned to
the white press and whenever
had any protest to make I made
it through the white papers. My
first protest was against a col
umn called Good Morning,
Judge" where Negroes who came
before the police court were bur-
lesqued. The editor bounced up
on me in an editorial that call
ed me a "schooled" Negro, init
mating that l was "schooled''
but not educated. Very shortly
cultured white woman took my
part and very soon Good Morn
ing, Judge disappeared. Ham
bone Meditations went the same
way.
My point here is, Negroes make
the great mistake of making their
protests through Negro papers
which are read primarily by Ne
groes and are silent in the white
papers where their protests
might be carried to those for
whom they are intended. see
no point in making brilliant pro-
tests for Negroes to read except
in so far as we want to be hero
lied by Negroes. If we want our
protests to get results, why do
we not send them to the white
press that is always open to any
sensible and intelligent discussion
Of any current question? 1t has
come about that here in Rich
mond Negroes are more and more
making use Of the white press
and there are some indications
that we are getting somewhere,
albeit all too slowly.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
DANGERS OF
SEPARATE PEACE

The history Of events during
war is seldom logical. The pres
ent war is a strong confirmation
of that view. Both on the allied
home fronts and in distant the
aires Of activity, the course Of
events are such as to battle the
minds of our ablest statesmen
and military strategists.
AS the Japanese push travels
to the southern section of the
Dutch East Indies grave prob
lens confront the allies regarding
which stronghold is in the most
imminent danger, and which is
most important strategically in the
immediate future for allied milf-
tary action.
Let us recapitulate briefly the
position Of the allies and their
mutual commitments. Britain
and the United States are bound
by diplomatic and "spirituaP' ties
! inherent in the historic Atlantic
charter to give and receive mu-
tual assistance in ornaments,
manpower, general supplies and
military bases for collective mill
, tary action.
At the moment many of our
statesmen are wondering if our
commitments are too great. The
cue to this view is President
Roosevelt's assertion that it may
be necessary to withdraw our
thinly spread fleet now fighting
the Axis all over the globe. Re-
cent torpedoings on our own At
lantic coast possibly made this
critical situation more focal.
To accentuate this situation the
German thrust boldly into the
British straits of Dover gave en-
phasis to a parallel crisis IN Bri-
tain.
Meanwhile, we are acutely pre-
occupied with our immediate de-
tense problems, namely, the ia
OC11lSSC OA1C11S1VCo O1A 1AA1 ~S~A-
East Indies and the direct threat
to the blockade of the Burma
road, life line and lang artery for
sorely needed supplies enroute
to China, our principal ally in
the far East. To complicate this
situation, the faithful. Australian
troops who have fought SO gal
alantly at Libya, Greece, Slnga-
pore and many other strategic
points are in grave need Of help.
For the Dutch East Indies are but
a final stepping stone either to
India or Australia and New Zea-
land. Our inability to convey
successfully large troop trans
ports, necessarily makes our aid
to our allies scanty.
This constitutes the danger we
initially pointed out. If we AID
Australia with our limited sup
plies, that is, those supplies which
successfully withstand the as
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
PIED TYPE
BY TIE PIPER
A Column Of HumOr, Satire and
Thought for Everybody
THE BUSY DEVIL

THE BUSY DEVIL
The devil himself has a rendezvous
With a lot Of people as good as YOU
He is willing and wants to block your way
To places that promise happy day.
Perhaps you'll be slow to realize
How cunning he is and devilish wise,
You might think that some angel was charm
ing you
Till you finally see what devil will do
You've been to church, and Sunday school,
And the best you know is the Golden Rule,
But it isn't the devil that it applies,
Nor any gossper's elegant lies
wish l could tell you how it all acts
It is made up with something that appeals
and attracts,
You mustn't be easy, weak in your knees;
The devils strong point is trying to please.
Too often we fall into ways that are wrong
We too often imagine that life's a sweet song;
Keep your feet on the ground, securely set,
And first back that devil and keep out of
his net
DR. M. A. Majors,
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
IA. Philip Randolph

! "a c. PHILIP RANDOLPH was awarded the
IA NAACP Spingarn medal. He de-
serves it.. His work in behalf of the mass
es makes him the one person who should
have received it His work on behalf OF
the democratic process Of America places
him far atop most leaders, .
Randolph is a fighter. He is an uncom-
promising fighter. He fights for principles
Personal gain is no concern to him.
In J the March ashington plan he
demonstrated the fact that he was man
Of superior courage He also gave the Ne
gro masses hope in themselves. He gave
them bit of that courage that has charac-
terized his triumphs through the years.
He gave the Negro people more belief in
themselves. He made them more articulate
In the beginning of the March-on-Wash-
ington movement many people said it
couldn't be done. Randolph stood his
ground. He won out and the masses Of
Negroes will benefit because he had the
will reap the benefit that the courage and
strength Of his conviction.
Generations of black citizens yet unborn
sacrifices and tolls of A. Philip Randolph
produced.
The Spingarn medal which is SO deserved
should spur him and others on to greater
achievements for the. people of the colored
race.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
REMEMBER
How cheap

How cheap
Is genuine happiness, and yet how dearly
Do we all pay for its base counterfeit!
We fancy wants, which to supply, we dare
Danger and death, enduring the privation
Of all free nature offers in her bounty.
To attain that which, in its full fruition,
Brings but safety. The poorest man
May taste of nature in here element;
Pure, wholesome, never closing; while the
richest,
From the same stores does but elaborate
A pungent dish of we'll concocted poison.
Barker
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

The greatest good that man can do while
he yet lives is to show his brotherhood to-
ward his felloWman by his good neighborli-
ness. The deed Of the Good Samaritan has
lived through all these years, while the deeds
of the so-called great Of his time have per-
ished along with the memory Of the men,
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

Take care Of what you say. Words are
wonderful things. They can be sweet like
bees fresh honey, or like the bee, they can
have injurying stings. Speak softly and at
the right time. Never be hasty in speech. A
verbose person who talks without reason is
obnoxious to everyone with whom he con-
verses Time spent with him is time wasted.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
so NEAR, so FAR

so NEAR, so FAR
Jack I used to think Jeanne was awfully
distant, but found she was only stones
throw away
jim: Yeah? How did you find out?
Jack: gave her two and one half care
stone and caught her.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

Americas. It must send persons of color to
these countries in its effort to win them over
to the side of democracy and the prinei-
Pies, Of equality for ali men
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

Only. fools make repetition necessary. The
Great Creator has said: "Of one blood made
-. all the nations of the earth for to dwell
upon the face Of the earth hath estab-
lished their bounds of habitation.' Then
why the hue and cry about race superiority?
Why the controversy about human blood-the
blood of men of one race or of the other?
II the Creator says We are all of one blood,
then man is fool to try to show that there
is difference. That is a fact that needs no
repetition; and only fools will dispute it.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
DOING GOOD FOR EVIL

---k II -
DOING GOOD FOR EVIL
You put no flowers in my path,
But you put thistles there;
was the object Of your wrath
To me, you were unfair.
You put your feet upon my head
When you thought you were up,
But now see you begging bread;
0, what bitter cup!
But bread thank God, have to give;
Here is a loaf for you,
And just as long as l shall live
This one thing shall do
Give unto those who kicked me round
When / was down and out,
AS long as one Of them is found
In hunger here about
William Henry Huff
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
GOVERNMENT

While just government protects
al in their religious rites, true
religion affords government its
surest Washington.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

Some men grow and learn. Others grow
but do not learn. Some, like the barren fig
tree, merely curnber the ground. For that
reason nation decays. For that reason we
have wars, wretchedness and death-untime-
~. One cannot be optimistic over the flu
ture outlook of a nation SO long as we have
so many ground curnberers'' among us.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

BY humility and the fear of the
Lord are riches, and honour, and
22:4.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
DID HIS BEST

Floor Manager: The lady who just left
complained that you did not show her even
common courtesy.
Clerk: Yes but l showed her everything
else in the store, sir.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
HARD TO PLEASE

Waitress: We have everything on the me-
nu to day, sir.
Customer: So l see. How about a clean
one. l can't read this for the gravy spots.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
YEAH, WHAT?

YEAH, WHAT?
Hubby: You're always wishing for some
thing you haven't got.
WHEY: Well, really now what else is there
to wish for?
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

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This includes social music and club
items. as well as general news. I'm.
signed Items will be, destroyed. Re-
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Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01

DICKIE'S DICTIONARY
DICTIONARY: The only place where some
of us can find satisfaction.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1942-03-01
CHIEF TROUBLE

The manager of the factory had engaged
a new man and gave instructions to the fore
man to teach him his duties. A few days
after that the manager inquired whether the
new man was progressing in his work.
The foreman, who had not agreed very
well with the man in question exclaimed
angrily:
Progressing! I have taught him every
thing I know and still he is an ignorant fool
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16

emonies, to be salvaged in the lat ter's nationwide key salvaging car- paign. Lewis agreed to place it on top of the heap.
 "A Peoples War
 Governor Hurley told the Chase employees and management and the thousands of his radio audience how the people fight peoples war" In China. he said, they scorch the earth and move factSries on their backs; in ESngland they take everything the Nazi have to offer and ask for more; in Russia they fight in the homes and streets, young and old, men, women and children are all soldiers, and in the United States the people fight with courage and faith. Connecticut, which is the 46th state in size, it first in per capita production of war goods. This was brought about through the "compact-for-yictory" which has been established by gov- ernment, labor and management to prevent any interruptions in war production.
 { This is the first time that all the employees of the Chase company have gathered in one place, Rodney Chase revealed. He suggested that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16

mense task of welding Americas giant strength" into great force that will crush forever the Nazi threat to freedom and human kind ness.
 Four Remnants
 The four pennants, received only after intense production efforts by both labor and management, were presented By Admiral Thomas c. Hart of the Navy. The Waterbury Manufacturing Company, Chase Rolling Mills, Chase Metal Works and the Grand Street Office each received flag which will adorn their buildings from today on. In presenting the flags, he warned that they are not permanent, but must be continually earned.
 Admiral Hart spoke on three phases of our war effort, the firing line, management of this firing line, and the home front. Of our part in production he stated that We are good in spots. This is one of the spots" As to the military manage ment of the war, the admiral ad- mitted that mistakes have been made, and that more probably would be made, but he added that there have been instances of bril- liance in our command. The battle of Midway was one of these.
 The weather, although extremely downcast all day, did not keep over 10000 employees of the Chase com panies and their friends from at tending the ceremonies. That was the estimated attendance by Supt. of Police w. J. Roach.
 Job We'll Done
 Tn his address following the pre- sentation of the awards by Admiral Hart, Lieut.. Gen. Hugh A. Drum, commander of the first Army, told the management and employees of the Chase company: You ha da job to do. You did it well". He said that the "E" means effort as well as ex- cellence. The great resources of this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16

we dedicate this meeting to unity between labor and management. to the United Nations for strength, and to Victory.
 Charles E. Hart, president of the Chase companies, assured E. T. Stannard, president of the Kenne- colt Copper corporation, of which the Chase company is subsidiary, that we will strive to make you proud of us.'' Stating that present production is 60 per cent over what the company thought possible sev- eral years ago, he added that the company hoped to increase that pro- duction to 85 per cent of what they had thought possible. The pennants will inspire US to redouble our ef- forts, Hart promised.
 The first "E' pins which are be- ing given to all the Chase employees, were given to seven workers who had been with the company over 50 years by Gen. Drum. The employees were William Nicoll 63 years; Ber- hard Keegan, 62 years; Anna Bar rett, 56 years; James A. White, 53 years; Andrew Anderson, 53 years; Patrick Bowling, 51 years, and John Anderson, 51 years. He also set a precedent by presenting ''E'' pins to two employees who had been with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16

country must be turned into inple- ments of war by the effort of the workers. The effort on the front line or in the mill is the same he said. we have to win this war and the time is too late to win it by any way but the hard way, and that means sacrifice," he added in en- couraging the workings to even greater heights.
 The pledge of labor in our war ef- fort was given by Reid Robinson, president of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers, who spoke from Indianapolis by radio. He held that "this is a peo- ple's war-labors' war-a war for our homes, our liberty-a war against discrimination. It must be won," and then cooperation.
 Joining in the ceremony were Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Governor Robert A. Hurley, Rodney Chase, director of public and industrial relations, E. T. Stannard, president of the Kennecott Copper corpora ton, and Charles E. Hart. president of the Chase Brass and Copper Go.
 One If the surprises of the pro- gram was created by Mayor Scully when he gave the 'Key of the City" to Fulton Lewis, Jr., master of cer-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16

company over 50 years but had ale ready retired. They were Frederick s. Chase, former president of the company and Adolph Becker.
 Honors Accepted
 The four pennants presented by Admiral Hart were accepted by R. D. Ely, vice. president in charge of pro- duction and Mary M. Mccarthy for the Grand street office employees; w. c. Husted, manager of the Water bury Mfg. Co. plant, and David La Due, c. I. O. representative for fac- tory employees; c. Sengstacken, su- perintendent of the Chase Rolling Mills plant, and Stanley Barnes, c. I. O. representative for rolling mill em- ployeS; and F. A. Jackie, works man. ager of the Chase Metal Works plant, and William Stanton, presi- dent of the local union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers.
 Entertainment was furnished by Dorothy Maynor, famous radio star, and the Chase Employees Glee Club. Her redition of Battle Hymn of the Republic" was one of the more stirring parts of the program. Fulton's band and an Army band from Bradley field, Windsor Locks, also took part.
 The pennantS were raised by rep resentatives of the three branches of the armed forces. Staff Sergt. Vincent Bazilchuk of the local re- cruiting office, represented the Marines, Vincent Palo, the Army and James Kelly, the Navy.
 Traffic outside the plant waS under the supervision of Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carson and Capt William L. Schatzman, commander of the state police western district while insiGss Lieutenant James Null vile of the Chase Go. was in charge Six women, who tainted during the ceremonies, were treated at ths company's first aid station. A State Police ambulance, which stood by was not needed.
 Throughout the crowd were many placards urging even greater efforts on the part of the employees and pledging their cooperation.
 Parade Held
 Before the ceremonies a parade was held with delegations from the four plants receiving the awards The motor patrol led the parade followed by the Chase uniformed police and guards, section of the several ambulances, and the factory compapy's fire fighting apparatus delegations.
 The uniformed police. led by Lieut.. James Mulville. U. Hortor Warner and Edward White, were the snappiest of the paraders. They were later praised by Mayor ScullJ for their smart appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16
Presentation of Navy-Army E" Flag Impressive Even

tor Edward McCrone. and Thomst R. Molloy, president of the Cor sR ticut CIO Council will also speak at the dinner.
 According to Antonio Napoli seca retary of the group sponsoring tl1e testimonial to Robinson. the speak, CTS prgram will begin at 8:30 and will be open to union members lln- able to attend the dinner portion q the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16
REID ROBINSON
 FITTED TONIGHT
Prominent Officials, Labor Leaders to Attend Testi-
 mOnial Dinner

Mayor Vincent A. Scully and Lieut.. Governor Odell Shepard will address testimonial dinner given tonight in honor of Reid Robinson, president of the CIO Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers Union and vice president of the national CIO. The dinner, to be held at the Central YMCA at 7:3o, is sponsored by a committee of leading members of Robinson's union from all parts of the State. Members of every Smel- ter Workers local union in Connec- ticut are expected to participate.
 Mayor William A. Patten of Tor rington, State CIO Regional Direc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16
QUICK THINKING SAVES CAR

Colburn, Ind, (UP)--Mrs. EdwarA Cult used her head when her cax stalled on a railroad track near here. Noticing an approaching train, she ran down the track and fiagged it to halt. Meanwhile, a passing motorist drove to nearby village and obtained help to remove the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16
EXPERT ADVICE

Fredric March and Alan Hale got expert advice for gold mining scenes in Warner Bros "The Adventures of Mark Twain" It came from Pro- ducer Jesse Lasky who dug for gold in Alaska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16
Thousands Witnessed
 Ceremonies At Chase Metal Works Division
Admiral Hart, General Drum, Governor, Mayor Pay
 Tribute to COmpany's Executives, Workers; :; Employees Parade Excellent Prelude

The honor of receiving the Army Navy "E' made even greater the Chase Brass and Copper Company yesterday the members of the Grand Street office of the concern also received coveted award This the first instance in the country of white collar workers obtaining such an award excellence in administrative work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16

al celebrities added much to the impressive two-hour ceremonies held in the yard of the mile-long
 Chase Metal Works at Waterville. In his stirring address concerning the necessity of having labor and management work together flor hu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-16

Former President of Chase Brass
 & Copper Company honored as
 "vOeeran empl0ye" at "E-DAY" !. Ceremonies
 man freedom and happiness" Don- ald Nelson, chairman of the War Produdction Board, held that "the flags that are going up over this factory testify to a splendid jok that has been done." He added that the job is only a part of the i'm
Evening star., 1942-09-30
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DINNER.
Womens Medical Society. May
flower Hotel, 8 O'Clock tonight.
MEETINGS.
Master Barber's Association. Ham
ilton Hotel. q o'clock tonight.
Washington Guest House Associa-
tion, Hamilton Hotel, O'Clock to-
night.
Danes OF the Loyal Legion, May
flower Hotel, 2:30 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
LUNCHEONS.
Community War Fund. Willard
Hotel, IL O'Clock tomorrow noon.
George Washington Medical Asso-
citation, Mayflower Hotel, 1915
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
FOR MEN IN THE SERVICE.
Baseball. informal games. Roose-
welt High School stadium. Thirteenth
and Upshur streets NV, 7 o'clock
tonight.
Dancing. refreshments, games,
Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church, Fourteenth and Columbia
road NV, 7:3o o'clock tonight.
| Round and square dancing, art
club, hostesses, Servicemen's Club
No. /. 306 Ninth street NV, T:3C
| o'clock tonight.
Fun night at Francis Asbury
Methodist Church. 3l40 Sixteenth
street NV, 8 o'clock tonight.
Swimming, games, Jewish Com
munity Center. Sixteenth and @
| streets NV, 8 o'clock tonight.
Choral groups, games, Central
Community Center, 7;30 o'clock to-
night.
Sports night, dance instruction
Roosevelt Community Center, 7
o'clock tonight.
Dancing. refreshments. Friendship
House, 619 D street Sc, s O'Clock
tonight.
FOR COLORED SERVICEMEN.
Sports night. Mount Olivet Lu-
theran Church, 1875 Vermont ave-
nue. NV, 6 o'clock tonight.
Games, swimming, YMCA, 1916
Twelfth street NV, o'clock to-
night.
Hobbies. skating, folk dancing
Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, 9O1 Rhode
Island avenue NV, 8 o'clock to-
night.