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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
MEETING THE CHALLENGE

The aroused Negro ctizenry, smartng under
the lies of their defamers, are mobilizng their poll
teal strength to meet the challenge to democracy
at this critical uncture in national affairs The fact
that the Negro leadership recognizes and seeks to
utilize the full influence of the ballot is proof of the
desire of the people to work out their destiny within
the framework Of our democratic system which
guarantees the "unaienable rights" of all men,
In Detroit the mastering Of the full strength of
the political power Of the Negro minority is essen
tial for the well being Of the and for the defense
of our democratic institutions against pro-fascist
elements that would destroy them. While the ballot
will not solve all problems it is of the greatest
instruments of deiverance which our society affords
In some respects the Incorporate and prejudiced
attacks upon the coored ctizenry by the offciadom
here has served to convince the most conserva
tive and reactionary members of the that far
greater struggle is necessary today than at any
time in recent history. 1t has been said that for
democracy to survive the people must be eternally
yigant. The white-wash given the pro-fascist ele-
ments in Detroit which have become more daring
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
We-, Th,e~
Negro
oX WILLIAM L..sHERa!ll, ;.

for the money than is secured else
where.
The Negro tradesman in nearly
every community has a greater
struggle to win the patronage Of his
neighbors because Of a psychology
that is ancient and deep-seated; but
in spite Of this il is possible for
him to create and maintain the
goodwill OF his neighbors. There is
therefore. every reason 10 be hope
full for the future of Negro bust
ness.
* \: *
A CERTAIN TYPE OF white mer-
chant has established himself in a
purely Negro communities. and at
the same time sets up restaurants
and other places that discriminate
against and insult Negro trade.
While these places have not hung
the "for white only" sign out, they
have, nevertheless made it very
plain that colored people are not
wanted. These restaurants and
barbershops are supported by mer-
chants who consider themselves too
far above us to come into any sort
Of contact with us except such con-
tact necessary to bleed us of our
hard-earned money. Negroes should
work the Civil Rights law over
time. We should be so relentless
in our fight on these "jim-crow"
eating places that either discrimi-
nation will cease or operation Will
be suspended.
* \: !:
ON MANY OCCASIONS we have
heard members Of our race say:
The white folks think l am all
right, and I am satisfied" We are
always more than pleased to see
the opposite race friendly TO one of
us, but we should so live and con-
duct ourselves among our own
people that they, too. may have 4
favorable opinion OF us, and be
able TO say a nice word whenever
the occasion presents itself. We
just can't make it without our own
folks.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
CLIO Confab
Moved Due
ToGn1 Crow

ST. LOUIS. Mo. - The rational
convention OF the CIO which had
been scheduled for ST. Louis in
November. has been changed TO
Philadelphia because S.. Louis no.
tells refused 10 house Negro dele
gates, IL was announced here last
week. /t,s,
A conference had been conducted
here with hotel men, but with no
success. A Jim Crow setup as pro-
posed by the hotel representatives
that Negroes seek their own lodg-
ing while meeting in special rooms
az the Official hotels. was turned
down by the ClO staff
Approximately 500 or 600 dele.
gates are expected for one OF these
conventions wish four or Ave per
cent OF nc number being Negroes,
il was stated by Oscar A. Eh.hardt,
secretary Of tie Industrial Council
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
Race Names In
Florida Jury Box

PENSACOLA. Fla.-(ANP)-The
result of a bitter court battle over
the issue during the last term of
court. the board OF county commits
sioners for the first time in the
memory of most residents last week
placed the names OF Negroes in the
jury box.
Judge Ernest Mason severely
criticized Any. Bert Lane, white.
for raising the Negro juror issue
during a murder trial at the last
term OF court. Judge Mason's con-
tention was that il would cost the
county too much money" TO in
clude the names Of Negroes in the
box from which juries are selected.
Mr.. Lane cited that failure to in
clude Negroes was clear violation
of a supreme court decision handed
down several years ago in the
Scottsboro case.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
Day Room, Is
Now Open To
Race Troops

ST LOUIS - CAMP - Two-day
rooms were recently dedicated at
jefferson barracks near here for
the benefit OF soldiers attached to
the ll67th Training group by the
Lou Swarz chapter OF the v omen's
Defense Corps Of America II was
the second day room made available
for servicemen here in the past two
months by the chapter. and repre-
sents an investment Of $1,000,
The dedicatory program was fea-
tured by the appearance OF 1t. Col.
Lou Swarz. who organized the unit.
as the master of ceremonies. the
singing OF patriotic songs, and other
Capt. Edwin A. Fair
BARN, commander OF the ll67th,
welcomed the WDAC 10 the post
and expressed appreciation for rs
cooperation.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
THINK ON THESE THINGS"

NATIONS LIKE INDIVIDUALS
should be sympathetic. They should
be touched by woe and suffering.
cruelty and injustice. No criticism
is to be made on this score. But
when a government can see misery
and injustice miles and miles away;
hear the cry OF suffering humanity
from across the seas. and feel its
brothers cares OH other continents
and yet be blind. deaf and callous
TO the ills and woes OF its own SUBJ
jects and citizens living in its own
household, there is without doubt
something wrong with that govern
rnent The character Of its sym
patty needs close scrutiny and
strenuous criticism.
RACIAL SELF-RESPECT Is
founded upon and maintained
through pride In contributions to
civilizati m. The Negro has made
and is continuing to make his con-
tribution to civilization. but unfor-
tunately much OF II has been
neglected by those whose duty 1t is
10 faithfully chronicle the doings of
people OIL this earth. Much OF the
scattered knowledge OF who we are
and what we have been is now
being gathered and carefully
chronicled for the gaze OF the
world. by our own scholars who
realize the races need.
GIVE ldE THE MAN who can
hold on when others let go; who
pushes ahead when others turn
back: who stiffens up when others
weaken; who advances when others
retreat: who knows no such word
as can't or give up. and ] will
show you a man who will win in
the end. no matter who opposes
him, no matter what obstacles con-
front him.
X * !;
MINISTER'S OF THE GOSPEL
may not be perfect men. but none
should be better than they. They
should be known by the sermons
they preach. the life Of usefulness
they live. and the cheering words
they speak TO both high and low.
They should dignity their calling by
heir every act.
=; :. !:
GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE as
clean OF lace prejudice as it is Of
religious prejudice. Neither Of these
spirits Of bigotry and intolerance
should - permitted TO pollute the
springs OF free government. The
inexhauStible resources OF this
country will never be developed,
q great possibilities OF our govern
ment will never be realized, so
long as race hate clogs the machin-
cry Of progress.
X X !:
NO INTELLIGENT NEGRO any
where expects TO get the patronage
OF his group just because he is a
Negro. Every wide-awake Negro
in business realizes that TO win the
trade OF the community in which
he does business he must have
something 10 attract that trade. He
must be able 20 present his wares
20 his would-bc customers in an
attractive and satisfying manner,
lie must be able 20 prove Is them
. that they arc getting better service
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
PROGRESS VERSUS
CONSERVATISM

II Is clear that from this point
on in our community life. progress
will come to grips with conserva-
tism in q death struggle. This was
made clear TO the least observant
person last week. Mr.. Dowling's
outburst against progressive organi-
cations. such As the N.A.A.C.P., and
progressive newspapers. was An
omen that defined the battle
ground. Mr.. Bowling would not
have made such m outburst except
he was sure that he had . large
body Of people back Of him. or at
least he felt that by making such
q statement he could rally large
number Of people behind him. 1t
must be remembered that Mr..
Bowling Is a politician. A poll
tician does not insult one group Of
the population unless he feels that
by SO doing he Is able TO enhance
his position with another group
which Is larger.
This Interpretation must be
looked at in terms of Mr.. Dowling's
background, as far as the Negro is
concerned. His background in this
regard has been good. lie fought
the Black Legion" cases with vigOr
and courage. He sent the murder
Gus Purple Gangsters" to Jail with
out fear or favor. For the most
part. he has acted impartially where
labor was concerned. These things
indicate not only that you are deal
ing with a man who has changed.
as indicated by his Nominations
against Negro groups fighting for
justice and equality, but that the
changed man Is a symbol Of large
community forces planning to re-
establish conservatism and push the
Negro away from q program of
progress.
Therefore, il must be hoped that
the NA.A.C.P. and the other forces
in our community dedicated TO
Progress, will not be led away from
the real issue by a defensive pro-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07

Did you see Harold Overstreet
dressed for his first ride at the
Dcvonshire club Windsor, Ont, with
Cecilia Griffith? He was easy on
the eyes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
BOWLING AND COMPANY

Many times when a young child Is confronted
with mechanical toy that refuses to operate for
some reason or another, the puzzled and perpleXed
youngster loses his temper and angrly dashes the
toy to the floor 1t is natural and Understandable
reaction Of an immature mind and an undeveloped
intelligence When the child reaches maturity and
is confronted with similar problem. serious effort
is made to anayze the functions of each part of the
knotty contrapton and to understand the relation
ship between the parts. Once this is done the sou-
ton to the problem is in sight.
Race relations in Detroit and in America have
become very knotty problem which children or
those who have the mentalities Of children cannot
expect to solve very easily The officials in govern
ment who are given the responsibility of keeping
order in our society and promoting the common
welfare of the general citizenry have shown in
Detroit an astonishing degree, to coin word, OF
infantility. What is really wrong with Mr.. William
Bowling the Prosecutor of Wayne County is simply
that he has what we would call pip-squeak mind.
1t belongs to a little child.
One of the elementary functions Of logical
mind is that of distinguishing between cause and
effect Our Prosecutor and Mr.. WitherspOon have
either been unable to exercise this mental function
in their discussions of the recent racial clash here
they nave deNDeratelv set out 10 40 ulSoHesI anu
malicious Job on the Negro people. We will permit
them to name the category into which they fall
The Negro Press and the vocal Negro leader
ship in the N.A.A.C.P. have been accused by these
gentlemen of responsibility for the riot AS matter
of fact the same forces that caused the riot had long
made it necessary for the Negroes to form the IA.
AC.P and to establish the Negro Press. This is a
basic truth that should be sefevident even to nor
NAL child. If there were injustices perpetrated
against Negroes there would be no Negro Press or
NA.A.C.P., and what is far more important, there
would have been no riots in Detroit, Beaumont,
Los Angeles or anywhere else in America.
What really angers our officials is the unremit-
ting and ceaseless efforts of the Negro Press and
the NAAC.P. to expose and denounce the injustices
perpetrated against the Negro people. Now instead
of seeking ways and to stop hate strikes such
as the one at the Packard plant three weeks before
the riot and other anti-Negro manifestations in De-
trot the officials think peace and goodwill can be
promoted by stopping the democratic institutions
which expose these evils.
1t should be crystal clear to every honest cti-
zen that as long as the destiny of Detroit and Wayne
County is in the hands of such pp-squeak mentali-
ties, our community will be eternally harrassed by
racial strife. We have been told that the thing
that most distinguishes man from the animal is the
fact that man has an infinitely superior mind. AS
we survey the leaders in the field Of local govern
ment, we cannot repress the thought that great
many of them could function with better grace in
the municipal zoo. -
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
HIGHLAND PARK

and sisters who were left fatherless
many years ago. The Rev. Mr. Bank
head, who is Well known in this
area. has never forgotten his broth
or John, who is like a father 10
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Bright. OF
LaBelie. mad dinner al six Monday
evening, which was prepared by
Mrs. j. NJ Jones. mother OF the
hostess. This beautiful setting hon
ored John Bankhead. who is q ma
tive Of Columbus, Miss.
Those invited TO the delicious
dinner with Bro. John were: Rev.
and Mrs Bankhead and their daush-
tiers. Ruth and Helene, Billy Bright.
small son Of the host and hostess,
is the likeness OF his parents and
also proved to be quite a host at
dinner.
Mrs. Elizabeth Berry. Of Grand
West. was luncheon hostess We'd
nosday, after which she made
visit 10 all ot the leading churches.
W. f. Bright gave him thrill OF
his lie al Belle Isle.
Billy Hazard. known in these
parts for his devotion for parents
and friends. is a grand fellow. He
and his mother. MIS-. Lotte Lee
Hazard. toured in Windsor on
Thursday. with our guest viSitins
places on the Pruce river, the Lands
turkey farm. that is under the gov
ernuent OF Canada The party also
visited Elder Morton's church, and
we're guests Of Mrs Henry Walls
Williams on her beautiful Hollard
farms They were the guests OF Mrs.
F. Hanson This VAS treat FOR Mt
Bankhead. but his biggest pleasure
was when Billy took him 10 Green
field Village. where he was delight
ed with the cottage that Henry Ford
/ built for DR.. George Washington
/ Carver.
THIS was last Friday. Mrs. Haz-
ard topped this fine hospitality win
an invitation TO breakfast on Sat-
urday morning And what a break
/ fast! And what cozy home. II you
haven't been invited Tor a meal
with the Hazards. do seek an invite.
lust 70 sit on their restiul front
porch and enjoy the comfort and
beauty OF lis surroundings is last
ing pleasure. On Sunday evening.
August /. Bro. John was entertained
by the entire church and invited
guests Of the community. Mrs. j.
NJ. Jones. hostess. and Mr.. w. +.
Bright head layman, host. The
party was held in restful Fellow
snip hall. after the six o'clock SER
vice wncn all The members retired
into Fellowship hall for the party
and chatter with the most hon
ored guest Of the past week. II IS
unanimous that we all think he is
lust a grand person. He enrained
Monday night enroute 10 ST. Louis,
Mo. to visit his daughter, Mrs. w.
d Collins. then back to Columbus.
Miss.
Did you see Harold Overstreet
dressed for his first ride at the
Dcvorshire club Windsor, Ont, with
Cecilia Griffith? He was easy on
| tho ewes
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
LAWRENCE WATSON.
CELEBRATED TENOR. AT
FELLOWSHIP HALL, JULY IL
Expected Home Soon

Sgt. Melvyn Malleite is expected
home soon he said over a long dis
lance call from Jackson, Miss. 10
his wife. Mrs. Elinor Mallette and
their two-year-old daughter. who
talked also TO her daddy. saying
hurry home daddy" The Sgt will
be cnroutc back to Aberdeen. Md.
where De was formerly attending
the Ordnance Training School.
Good looking William West. %
IverneSs will be leaving about Aug
ust Il, for Camp Custer. 2
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
PFC. ROBERT DANIELS
ON FURLOUGH IN
LONDON. ENGLAND

Bobby TO the folks in The Park.
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Pete DAN
iels and mas been overseas for
twelve months. He is now on his
furlough. in London. England. And
how he does wish he was home!
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07

which must give themselves to the
training o. the great masses OF our
people. But Negro leadership must
also hit the line OF oppression. seq
regation. and inequality. without
reservation. They must continue
10 use all Of the techniques and
methods that minority groups have
found TO be effective. OF course
everyone expects the leaders TO
apply brain power all along the
way.
It is gratifying that Mr.. Dowling's
statement has not divided the lead
ership i'm Detroit. II has driven
them closer together and more de-
termined. with labor. church. and
other progressive organizations to
fight all the harder for those things
which make life worthwhile. There
has not been single instance OF
disagreement on this point among
significant individuals and groups.
For this we must thank God and
press forward.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
BY AUDREY BOULDING
JOHN BANKHEAD ARRIVED
FOR HIS VISIT HERE
LAST FRIDAY

Il was a somewhat stormy vel
come Detroit gave Bro. John Bank
head as he pulled into the station
for his scheduled visit here last
Friday. But there has been no
damper on his visit from the mo-
ment he arrived in the home of
his brother the Rev. s. w. Bank
head, and his grand family on
Kendall.
There was hardly time for the
usual greetings TO the children and
Mrs. Bankhead before he was
dashed of TO Berea to hear Musical
Moments" featuring Dupree'S choir.
Hearing this concert began the
thrills OF his visit. And for a week
now he has been given the keys
OF hospitality of Highland Park. the
metropolitan area and parts o.!
Windsor. Ont. Robert Walker, the
Parks most eligible bachelor. drove
Bro. John on. tour of the city and
out to the airport last Saturday. He
vas fairly S,orned by invitations at
the MONDAY service Sunday. July
IS. You see, Bro. John was the
background OF his younger brothers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11

oft are-here
opportunity We for many
to FneWs
this is exception IN spite OF the
to overcome BE
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Allies in ) Raids
Fire Jap Planes
On New Guinea
10 Tons Of Bombs Blast
Wewak Airdromes;
Supply Bases in Flames

UNITED TIONS HEAD
@ u A r T f rs IN AUSTRALIA,
June 5 (INS)--Five sweeps by AL
lied aircraft against Jap bases
north Of Australia were reported
in a communique which announced
a continuance OF damaging as
saultS by heavy bomberS on Jap
airdromes on the north coast of
New Guinea.
The town Of Wewak. It's airfield
and nearby airdromes OF But.
Dagua and Doram were battered
with tons OF bombs in a pre-dawn
raid.
The plane dispersal and supply
areas were shattered with bomb
bursts and many fires and ex-
ploSionS resulted. The flames in
dicated destruction and damage 10
numerous grounded aircraft. fuel
and ammunition dumps. the com
munique said
Two attacks were made on
Dutch New Guinea In one medium
bombers ralded the village of
Kaukenau and the Timika air
dromP.
The second was made on Babo
by medium units which SlaShed at
the airdrome and Seaplane base
and bombed and Strafed the bar
racks. dispersal areas and supply
dumps.
The occupied Netherlands East
Indies Of Timor underwent an at
tack which was ccntcred An the
towns OF KupanC and Lautem
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Minimum Term
Law Under Fire
s0y State Bar
Revision OF HabitusI
Crime Act 10 Give
Courts More Power

LANSING. June 5-Revision of
the law which makes it mandatory
10 impose minimum sentences on
habitual criminals will be asked
by tho state bar, Albert +. BlaSh-
Held secretary. said today.
BlaShfield said statistics showed
law enforcement officials were ap-
plying provisions OF the act in only
20 per cent Of The cases where il
could be applied
PlinY w. Marsh OF Detroit heads
a special committee making a
study of the law and thc com
mittee Will make ITS report 10 the
Legislature IN 1914 BlaShfeld
said.
We will recommend the re-
moval az the mandatory mini
mu m sentence requirement,
Marsh said ''The sentence i'm
posed should he left Ia the dis
erection of the court"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
FEC Chief Asks
House Probe Critic

WASHINGTON. June : (UP)-
Federal Communications Commits
Sloner Clifford J. Durr today asked
tho House judiciary committee 10
conduct hearings on his petition TO
dlSqualify Rep. r. r. Cox Cd Of
Georgia as chairman of the special
House committee investigating the
FEC.
Durr charged that Cox had pre-
judged and condemned the COM
mission. and that he-Cox had a
personal interest in an inveStiga-
ton of the FEC because Cox
o wn Q d stock in Radio Station
VALE at ALBANY. Ga.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
SIXTEENTH SEASON

Miss Olson OF 1929 Montlieu
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Suspicious Soldiers
Spurn Sc Dollars

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. June s
(UP) - Pvt. James Falzone Of
Fort Francis Warren says soldiers
are suspicious people.
Strictly as an experiment. Fall
zone tried 10 sell handful of
dollar bills 10 passersby al -+Ee
post for p cents each. He failed
10 make single sale.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06

In recognition Of more than a
quarter-century oi distinguished
humanitarianiSm, Adrian College
Saturday conferred the honorary
degree Of doctor of humanities on
Floyd Starr, president and founder
of Starr Commonwealth for Boys
az Albion
Floyd STAIRS self-Sacrificing
service To state and nation IN his
notably successful rehabilitation
of more than 2 thousand under
privileged boys was emphasized
by Dr. Samuel J. Harrison.
Adrian'S president, IN a coloriul
ceremony that vas part ~ the
colleges 9Sth annua commence
ment program
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06

leavy has been on the force for,
nine years. N
TWINS GO. FLOYD G. and Lloyd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
People You Know

scratched. The other day they
took US on long hike at night
Z and l fell into a we'll and broke
most OF my toes. 1 guess that
will prove Ia YOU that II is
safer in the air than il Is on the
ground
Roberts mother IS now salts
fed.
a long awaited promotion came
TO patrolman James
when he was upped TO
the rank of detective Detective
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Paratrooper Proves
10 Mother He's Rioht

first time she looked out and upon
seeing two soldiers together for
the first time asked
Mona, II the war over Is
that why all those tmeaning
Girardin and Reese soldiers
are home ."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
nv WILLIAM FLEMING

QUESTION AND ANSWER
DEPT: Here is the answer TO that
often asked question: rs II safer
in the air or on the ground ?"
The answer comes from Cpl.
Robert II. Bryant Of the para
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06

than II Is on The ground. Mrs.
Bryant OF course didn't believe
him. Then. after few months
with the paratroopers he wrote
home.
Dear Nom; As YOU know
nave made a number Of Jumps
already and haven't even been
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06

ADYERTrsEMENr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06

Dunleavy is the
Detroit police
officer who IN
1899 gave the
city a new and
simplihed sys-
tenn Of check
ing on stolen
cars. The sys-
tenn has since
b cen ia Ike n
up throughout
I n g u nj te d
< a 4 q { Dim
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06

J. Court of 1868 Highland Of local
board No. SO were both indicted
INFO the army Friday
INTERLOCHEN BOUND Is
pretty Mongine Olson. ga student
at Burroughs School.