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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

Claude A. Barnett. director of
the Associated Negro Press and
special assistant to the Secretary
of Agriculture. declared In
statement on food production this
week that the $4,000 Negro
farmers in the South can prob
ably increase their food output
more than any other group In the
agricultural industry.
PPointing out that food is taking
Its place in the war along side
troops, planes. tanks and arma-
ment. Mr.. Barnett said that Negro
farmers could add a sizeable
quantity OF food to our stockpiles
II they were further aided by the
Government.
Negro farmers" he said, "own
more than 10 million acres Of
farm land and operate an acre.
age In excess of 80 million. The
machinery on their farms and on
the farms they tenant and share
crop is valued at we'll over 340,-
100000. With these resources,
Negro farmers have been produc-
Ing nearly one-fourth Of the Ma
tion's cotton and large part Of
Its tobacco. potatoes and peanuts,
and yet, despite these production
figures, Negro farm manpower Is
not being adequately used in the
war effort.
There are several things
which these farmers need In order
to convert to a full wartime foot.
ing" said Mr.. Barnett. First
there Ia the need for seed, baby
chicks, a brood SOW, a heifer or a
milk COW, and the need for shift
Ing farm families from unproduc-
tive. submarginal land to soil
whose yield will be commensu-
rate with the effort put forth by
the operator. Finally, additional
supervision is also needed"
Going further Mr.. Barnett said.
THE present Extension Service
staff OF 573 Negro farm and home
agents IL doing an admirable Job
However. there are thousands OF
Negro farmers who are not reacl.l
ed. Increasing the staff to 1000
workers would be a step toward
assuring maximum use OF under
employed farm manpower. II
such additions can be made ID tn
staff. and n Nsgfo fsrnAsss n
given an integral part In tho foo
production drive, the South vii
make a tremendous showing Ii
growing food to meet our urgenl
wartime needs.
Secretary Wickard has point.
ed out that the American Army is
the best fed army In the world.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

countries and sent IS to study in
the sister republic.
The program of exchanges is ad
ministered by the Division of Inter
American Educational Relation Of
the U. S. Office of Education.
Malvin News by Mrs. H. Cook
From the School: There was q
special assembly Monday with,
scripture read by Prof. Tate who
also gave the timely lecture. The
10th grade class is Fred Gillette,
who is making a good group now
serving the armed forces. Making
the 9Th grade Honor Roll were
Matte Mae Gill, A. C. Marsh,
Maryland Stringer and Irish Marie
Mcclellan were anticipating a sue
cess Negro History program on
Friday night, February IL. First
Bapt. Church reports good Sun
day School with Supt. Johnnie Ri
|chardson and Rev. Whether giving
the review. Class No. 5 retained
the financial banner with Fred
Gillette as teacher. The pastor
brought a mastery sermon at the
morning hour. BTU is progress
sive with Mrs. Oddie B. Williams
New Hope. Making a good APP
pearance in a program Sunday
night were Mr.. James Williams
and Henry Clay Hayne. The 9Th
Sunday Singing was held at Mt.
Willow Bapt. Church with large
number attending.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

Scouters," the President said,
THE leaders OF our Armed
Forces In Training Camps and on
the bat.lefronts have emphasized
the value of Scout training in de-
veloping knowledge and skill, M
we'll as courage. sef-reliance. re-
sourcefulness and initiative which
are proving to be so essential in
our determination to win the
war"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
First Race Member
To Receive Award

Juliette V. Phifer, first Negro
to be awarded an official exchange
fellowship for study in one Of the
other American republics under
the Convention for the Promotion
Of Inter-American Cultural Rela-
tons, will leave shortly for Haiti
to do research in the field of edu-
cation. On leave from her posi-
ton as principal Newbold Lahpra-
tory School, Fayetteville Teachers
College in Fayetteville, N. c., Miss
Phifcr will reside in Haiti for 9
months to make a survey of edu-
cation in the rural and village
areas of that country.
A native of North Carolina, Miss
Phifer has done outstanding work
Beside, she has been active in the
Southeastern Cooperative Ligue
and insterested in all cooperative
movements. On her return from
a study trip to Nova Scotia in 10
1873, made in conjunction with re.
search project on tho cooperative
of Nova Scotia
The exchange fellowship pro-
gram was provided for by the IT.
ter American Conference for the
Maintenance Of Peace held in
Buenos Aires in 1886 to advance
mutual knowledge of the people
and institution Of the American
countries Since 1899, when the
program was put in operation, the
United States has welcomed 49
students from Latin American
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
Negro Farm Youth Join
In Mobilization Week

Negro farm youths, numbering
nearly 100000 are joining in All
Mobilization Week to help reach
the 1S43 Food-for-Freedom goals,
according to an announcement
made Monday by the U. s. De-
partment of Agriculture. Febru-
airy 6-14, designated National
All Mobilization Week, follows
"M-Day" for all farmers by less
than a month.
Spurred on by letter from
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
Mistaken Identity

II was either an optical illts.-
sion or case Of mistaken idenitT
when one private, the name or
whom ] shan't mention. created "a
bit Of fun for the fellows. When
he saw Captain approaching frs
simultaneously saluted with both
hands. The Capt. in utter amusc-
ment shouted, "Sodier what i'm
the blazes prompts you to salute
with both hands,? Sir, replied
See COLORS page four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
FEPC Handicapped
By Paid Board,
Says Randolph

New York Conn enting on the
statement of President Roosevelt
in the papers Thursday morning,
February 4th suggesting that
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

ELMER ANDERSON CARTER
brilliant writer, for fourteen years
the editor of OPPORTUNITY
Magazine has been persuaded to
write a weekly column fer a select
ed group Of papers beginning in
this m0nth- Watch this paper for
his column.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

EDWARD N. mORRIE
late Grand Msster Grand United
Order Of Odd Fellows In lmsri-
@ passed away in Washing -
last week and funeral rites we've
held Sunday Afternoon in Old Eel
low Temple.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
EIGHT MEN CHOSEN

Obviously because they have
shown unusual ability to follow in
structions and carry out orders, 8
enlisted men under the supervision
Of 1t. Benjamin Singer left their
posts, the 371st Combat Team,
enroute to Fort Mcclellan, Ala,
where they are to participate in
the Governor Of Alabama's In
augural Ceremonies.
The fact that these men were
chosen from suclla large number
Of enlisted men, is evidence of
their ability. Their good fortune
should serve as an incentive and
challenge to every other soldier
in the 371st Combat Team.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
To Present
Special Broadcast

A special broadcast commemo-
rating Lincoln's birthday will be
presented In Il coast to coast
hookup of the Mutual Broadcast
Ing System Saturday, February
18th, from 7 to 1880 pm. The
program will be presented under
the direction OF DR.. G. Lake lines,
director of the radio program,
my People" which was heard re.
Gently from Station WFBR, Balti.
more.
Included In the broadcast will
be a dramatic sketch on Lincoln's
relations to colored people and
addresses on national unity by DR..
Frank p. Graham, president of
the University of North Carolina,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
THIRD BIN. NEWS

Driving on toward our goal the
third laundering gathers speed
and soon will beready to cope
cope with any situation produced
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

GET THE HABIT OF READ
ING THE STATE PRESS!
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
Brotherhood Movement
Sponsored By Methodist

More than 100000 Methodist
students from coast to coast will
participate in the national OBJ
seryance of Brotherhood Week
February 1928. DR.. M. LaFay.
cite Harris Of Philander Smith
College said today.
Early in December, President
Roosevelt commended the obser-
vance and asked cooperation OF
all Americans in every walk OF
life to feature the American idea
of brotherhood. regardless Of
creed or race.
"The 1876 Methodist colleges
and universities throughout the
nation will mark the tenth an
niversary of Brotherhood Week
with special services and activi-
ties" DR.. Harris said. "The
principles behind the movement
are In keeping with the spiritual
background underlying our edu-
cational policy.
Methodist schools we're among
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

service in the Navy and
Coast Guard. Warrant Officer
Samuels is also a member Of
the Board Of Education OF
Manhattan Beach Coast
Guard Training Station and
teaches practical seamanship
and navigation.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12

The STATE PRESS Leads Where
Others Must Follaw. Join The
Leader--Only $500 Per Year.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-02-12
Teacher Hurt In Car
Wreck
WARREN Especially

Mrs. Carl Barnett's car was hit
by large truck Monday morning
as she was driving to her school
in the rural district. Mrs. Barnett
escaped injury but the car was
demolished. The accident occurred
on North Myrtle and 1t was re-
ported that the truck driver was
in the fault.
Evening star., 1943-02-16

signment. If his assignment is such
that he need not remain on the
street, he should seek shelter. He
should not use a vehicle except in
an emergency.
@. What does the second blue"
signal mean to member Of the
Civilian Protective Service?
A. 1t means that he remains on
the alert and carries out the same
duties he did on the first blue"
signal
@. What is the reason for the sec
ond blue signal following the
red" signal?
A. 1t permits prompt resumption
OF movement and war production
while keeping state of alert and
the mobilization of civilian defense
forces. Thus, the period OF red"
when transportation and production
is immobilized, is reduced to rel
atively shorter period. Without
such a second blue" signal to per-
NIT the resumption of activity,
enemy planes merely flying in the
general vicinity without dropping
bombs could freeze production and
transportation for long periods of
time.
Evening star., 1943-02-16
Data on New Afraid System
Uniform Plan Effective Over Eastern
Seoboord, Including D. c., Tomorrow

The tolloDing questions and
ansUers gipe some pertinent facts
about the neD AFRAID Udrning
signals and blackout regulations
issued BY the Eastern Defense
Command for the Eastern Mill
tdry Area.
c. What regulations apply to
commercial transportation during
the air raid red" period?
A. Trucks, streetcars and buses
stop and turn OF all lights-passen-
gers will be discharged and seek
shelter. Railroad trains continue
with lights dimmed to the lowest
intensity Lights aboard ships and
navigation lights are subject to Navy
regulations. Certain lights con-
nected with aircraft operation are
permitted
@. What happens to radio stations
during the red" and the blue"
periods?
A. Nearly all stations will 60 off
the air as ordered by the Fighter
Command. However, selected sta
tions may operate as directed by the
service commander for the purpose
Of broadcasting special messages.
The public will be advised OF the
frequencies to be used by these sta
tions, and should therefore keep
their receiving sets tuned to these
frequencies during blackouts and
air raids.
@. What does blue" and red
mean In connection with air raid
warnings?
A. Blue" refers to the signal
which is given when enemy planes
are within striking distance and
headed In your direction-attack is
probable. Red" refers to the signal
which Is given when the planes are
practically overhead-attack is i'm
minent
O. How will I recognize these
blue" and red" signals?
A. The blue" signal is the steady
sound Of a siren horn or whistle for
approximately minutes. The red"
signal is the series Of short blasts
OF the horn or whistle or the war
for approximately 2 minutes. The
second blue" signal is, Of course,
the same as the first-a steady
sound Of approximately 2 minutes
duration.
@. What do I do as an ordinary
civilian when the blue" signal is
sounded?
A. Black out your home or busi-
ness. II you are pedestrian, con-
tinue about your affairs. II you
are driving, switch your lights to
low beam and proceed with caution.
Consider getting to shelter If
"red" signal should follow.
@. What do I do as an ordinary
civilian when the "red" signal is
sounded?
A. Get to shelter Immediately If
you are walking. II you are driving.
pull well over to the side of the
street and stop your car, put out
the lights and 60 to shelter imme-
diately. On the "red" signal all
road vehicles and streetcars stop
except for properly identified emer-
gency vehicles, which may proceed
with low-beam headlights.
Q. What do do as an ordinary
civilian when the second blue" is
sounded?
A. Do exactly as you did on the
first "blue" signal You may leave
your shelter, resume walking or
proceed in your car with low-beam
Evening star., 1943-02-16

Over 1900 pieces Of this attractive open
weave fabric that will add the friendly
touches you want to give to your homel
In soft pastels set off by sparkling white
lines and scalloped-effect edges. Green.
blue, rose or gold
Evening star., 1943-02-16
Interfederation Asks
New Driving Ruling
Seeks 'EssentiuI' Stotus
For Civic Meetings

Reports of Prince Georges, Mont
gomery and Arlington County dele
gates were made last night at a
meeting of the Interfederation Con-
ference in The Star Building.
Limiting signers to certain dis
trict on issues for or against liquor
establishments in Prince Georges
County was urged. The present law
calls for no limitations on who may
sign such petitions. A county con-
trolled weights and measures ONCE
also was asked.
Richard F. Akers, Montgomery
County delegate, told how the lack
OF transportation has caused civic
meetings to be Cancelled or post
poned since the once OF Price
Administration declared attendance
at such meetings involves non-es-
Sential driving.
E. L. Bennett, secretary, was in
structed to send letter to the OPA
asking for reconsideration OF the
classification of purely civic meet
ings as essential driving. Curtail-
ment of general public abuse Of A.
B and c gasoline coupons and
checkups on Official business" trips
in Government cars were urged.
Walter F. Wasson, representing
the District of Columbia, asked that
a substantial deposit be made on all
glass milk bottles delivered to homes.
The contemplated erection OF low
cost demountable houses on Shoe
maker tract at Takoma Park was
protested. The same problem IN
Arlington was discussed by Mrs.
Florence Cannon, who said that l..
Fletcher Kemp. superintendent Of
Public Schools in Virginia. had out
lined plans for educating children
of such communities.
In an effort to reduce juvenile de-
iinquency, Mrs. Cannon reported, a
fund of $50000 has been suggested
with which to build organized play
ground areas. Public kindergartens
and day nurseries would be estab-
nshed to provide care for younger
children whose mothers would then
be available for essential war work
James D. Franklin was introduced
to the organization as a new dele
gate from Arlington County.
Evening star., 1943-02-16
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Evening star., 1943-02-16

headlights. House and store lights
remain blacked out.
@. How will I know when the all
clear white" signal comes?
A. Announcement of the all clear
viii be as adopted for this area. 1t
may be by radio announcements, by
turning on of street lights and traf-
fic signals which were turned of
on the blue" signal, or otherwise.
Q. What happens d, ,g day
light raid?
A. There is, of course. no problem
Of lights. You may proceed with
your affairs on the blue" signal,
but If you are walking or driving
you should bear in mind that the
red" signal may follow shortly
thereafter when you will have to
seek shelter. Make your plans &C
cordingly.
@. What does an AFRAID warden,
auxiliary fireman or other member
Of the United States Citizens De-
Tense Corps do when the blue sig
nal sounds?
A. He goes to his post exactly as
he did under the old system when
the blue signal was transmitted
to him by telephone. He can get
there faster now as there will not be
the delay caused by a chain Of tel
ephone calls with consequent delays.
@. What does a member Of the
United States Citizens Defense
Corps do when the red" air-raid
signal sounds?
A. He carriers out his regular as
Evening star., 1943-02-16
Woman Killed, Score Hurt
In Georgia Rail Wreck
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MACON, Ga, Feb. 16.-A woman
was killed and a score OF persons
injured yesterday when three cars
of the Central of Georgia's Dixie
Limited" second section, overturned
near here.
Dead was Mrs. Gussie Carroll Of
Norfolk, Va, pinned beneath q day
coach. The train was en- route from
Chicago to st. Petersburg, Fla.
Two day coaches and one baggage
car rolled over. Two Pullmans ran
of the rails but remained upright
on the roadbed. The engine. two
other Pullmans, diner and two
baggage cars remained on the rails
Miss Bertha Horton. 80. OF Lang
lev, Ga, was pinned in one OF the
cars for two hours while rescue
workers cut her free with an acety-
isne torch.
Evening star., 1943-02-16
Finland Declared
Attentive 10 j. ). in
Looking for Peace
Swedish Paper Believes
Move Will Be Aided by
Shift Of Foreign Minister
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 16.-The in
fuential Swedish newspaper Dagens
Nyheter, commenting on the re-
election of Risto Ryti yesterday as
President Of Finland, said today that
Finland is listening attentively to
Americas voice" in connection with
what 1t called her only problem
"Finland's chances of leaving the
war and keeping her old territory
and independence"
The newspaper said the will for
peace in Finland had grown greatly
in the last week and declared this
peace policy will be the most i'm
portant task of President Ryti and
Field Marshal Baron Karl Gustav
Mannerheim from now on
The fact that tForeign Minister
Rolf johann Whiting is soon going
to leave the government will make
1t much easier Dagens Nyheter
said.
Whiting is widely distrusted in Al
lied capitals as promoter OF the
German cause.
Dagens Nyheter said that Finnish
policy was thoroughly discussed by
Ryti, Mannerheim and other gov
ernmental leaders except Whiting
before the election and that "infor-
nation from the United States ap-
parently dominated the negotiations
(of the electoral college, before the
election"
The belief was expressed that
Mannerheim had been Saved for
possible important negotiations.
Finland's Social Democratic party,
largest in the country, issued
political manifesto after yesterdays
election urging removal OF him
drances to friendlier relations with
the United States.
The manifesto said that Finland
was engaged in battle apart from
the war and reserved the right to
Withdraw from hostilities when the
right moment strikes and her liberty
and independence are secured"
Evening star., 1943-02-16

unit yourself In luck if you have a tiny kitchel
throom or hallway that needs new linoeum on ii
r we have hundreds of square yards OF remnar
lgths from our fastest-selling rolls Many c
sse pieces range from to is square yards i
e. Dozens Of the most wanted patterns to selec
m Please bring room sizes.
Evening star., 1943-02-16
Konson Moves to Repeal
Unobserved Blue Law
Ry the Associated Press.

f'E CNe ASsocIatfd PresS.
TOPEKA. Kans.-For 3e years it's
been illegal to play bail, attend
shows, circuses, horse races or other
amusements in Kansas on Memorial
Day. Penalties include fines Of $500
to $4,000.
State Senator ]. A. Cassler Is
urging repeal Of the old statute:
Nearly everybody in the State
has broken it," he said.
Evening star., 1943-02-16

The tolloWing questions and
ANSWERS gipe some pertinent facts
about the neU AFRAID tUdrning
signals and blackout regulations
issued BY the Eastern Defense
Command for the Eastern Mill
fnrn Lra1
Evening star., 1943-02-16

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Evening star., 1943-02-16
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-02
Meat Counters
Emptied Again

Empty meat counters. such as
were in evidence before rationing,
returned TO Detroit over the week
end as the result OF last-minute
spending Of red A, B. c and d
meat stamps before the Friday
midnight dcadline.
A tendency 10 hoard red stamps
for large purchases resulted in
some customers trying 10 spend a
hundred or more points al the
last minute. II was reported by
some dealers. Others blamed the
OPA for allowing tho stamps Ia
become valid on a staggered basis
but making them all expire on the
same date.
The situation was less serious.
however, than II could have been,
for only the red +. stamps were
valid for meat and fat purchases
Saturday The red + stamps are
valid Sunday in the few places
where meat can be purchased.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-02
Story of Dispute
That Led to Strike

WASHINGTON May 1 (INS)-Here is thumbnail sketch
of the dates that general strike of John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers union
March 1O-Lewis coal operators begin negotiations In
New York to renew wage contract that expires March 81
30-Mners and operators agree to 3Oday extension
of contract placing deadine at midnight, April 80.
2Secretary of Labor Perkins cerhes case To War
Board Lewis and operators before
it Saturday, April "a.
April 24-Operators appear before WLB. Lewis snubs
board appear Board orders miners and operators
not stop coal production.
April 2S-WIB sends case to White House
April 29-Presdent Roosevelt orders miners strike TO
return to work forbds general strike 10 Saturday
deadine.
April 30-Lewis spurns Presidents ultimaum says no
work after midnight unless miners have agreement promise
of
May 1-12:O1 a. M: General mine strike begins