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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-07-21
ILWU URGES COMMISSION TO
INVESTIGATE RACIAL FRICTION

cities where riots have occurred
the respective city administra-
lions encouraged violence by a
do-nothing attitude. Because of
the increased need for manpower
in this area, many workers both
colored and white have migrated
to Seattle. OF late there have
been indications of deliberate
provocation of violence between
the races. True, as yet, they are
Just incidents, however, if the
whole problem is not met SQUARE
ly and at once the possibility of
incidents developing into violence
are very real. We, therefore. re-
quest your earnest consideration
of the enclosed program designed
for dealing with the situation. 1t
was adopted at our regular men,
bership meeting July 10, 1913.
All of US have a job to do.
That job is to win the war. Race
riots and mob violence can only
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NAACP Branches Act
Against Riot Wave

- Continued from first page -
asking fairness and cooperation.
Philadelphia authorities have
been APPEALED to for an investiga-
ton of the citys housing situa-
ton.
Efforts to locate the distribu-
tors of a pamphlet urging Ne
groes to strike are being made by
the Kansas City, Mo-, branch
which reports that it is endeav-
oring to form an interracial COM
mittee. Although the Kansas City
Branch stated that there are no
serious reasons to believe that
Kansas City can be ignited by
racial disturbances the report adj
ded that this picture is not the
result of exceptionally race rela-
ton in this city, but more to a
general indifference on the part
of both races.
whites have been slow to rec
ognize the Negro as an integral
part of the community life," the
Kansas City Report said, land
Negroes have not been readily
susceptible to militant or pro-
gressive agitation. Many of us
realize, however, that inflamma-
BILE bitterness often is a result of
an accumulation of grievances
that may be fired by local condi-
lions as well as conditions far re-
moved from our community. Thus
far, nearly all of our efforts to
helpfulness between both races by |
pointing out fragrant causes and |
inspire a better spirit of mutual |
cases have not been overproduc-
tive. There exist mounting cases
of gross and unreasonable race
hatred, discrimination and ne
glect with all the attending
evils"
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/ been doing, to the nations cleo
torate in speeches and articles.
Plans for Survey
The only Willkie organization
at the present time is a force of
Is stenographers and workers
busily answering between $500
and 5000 letters a week at Will
kie's law offices. They are being
paid from his personal funds, he
said Willkie added that the let
tiers were coming from every
state and many from men in
the armed services overseas. All
of them get replies.
Among the letters are those
from Republican leaders. Willkie
would say only that he had been
assured many state organizations
of the party were for him.
Asked whether he would enter
other preferential pri m aries.
Willkie said that could be decid-
ed later. His plan now is to wait
until January to make a complete
survey of the field and then make
up his mind where to go from
there.
He believes that the Republi-
can party's chances of success in
next years presidential election
depend to a large extent on the
party's actions.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-07-21

aid Hitler and the Axis. We ask
You to use your good offices to
assure the citizens of Seattle that
it shall not happen here.
Yours very sincerely,
R. o. Powell, Secretary
Local 1-9, ILWU
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WELCOME ANNEX HOTEL

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p. S. P. & L. Wins Award

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Company to the Western Defense
Command in instituting light con
troll in the Pacific Coast area.
"The discharge of this patriotic
responsibility has been gratefully
recorded by the Government of
the United ~tates."
Following is the letter of no
LITIGATION sent to Mr.. Frank Nc
Laughlin, President of Puget
Sound Power & Light Company,
by George L. Levison, Acting Re
gional Director, Ninth Civilian
Defense Region, San Francisco;
Specific contributions which the
Company has made embrace the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-07-21
WENDELL WILLKIE
CHOOSES TO RUN

Continued from page u
recently organized with the an
nounced aim to help maintain
the Republican party as the ma
tionalist party" in American pol
itics - a resolution was adopted
urging Colonel Mccormick to be-
come candidate in the Illinois
preferential primary. In its dec
laration OF principles, the com
mittee expressed opposition to
Willkie.
The resolution as adopted said
Colonel Mccormick "personifes
the American nationalist view
point" while Willkie and his fol-
lowers ARE internationalists."
The platform of Willkie at the
moment is his book. Zone World.
which became a best seller almost
overnight and its sales already
have pushed beyond the 1,000,-
600 mark. He wants to continue
to carry that theme, as he has
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-07-21
THE RICHMOND
NEWS LEADER:

Every American who has COM
mand of his intellectual faculties
ought to know that the nation
cannot take the Negro youth out
of the country, put it in the
Army, demand full service of ev-
cry Negro in the name of patriot
ism, and then expect the Negro
not to seek the economic justice,
the fair play and the honorable
opportunity for which he is sup
posed to fight. These things can
and will be his without rioting or
uprising which, in the end, must
make his plight worse instead of
better"
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Continued from page y

Our local Union has for some
time been concerned with the
wave of race riots sweeping the
nation. We have noticed that in
every case where the city admin
istration took firm position re-
garding violence there were no
incidents. We have also found it
to be true in Detroit and other
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JOIN THE NAACP

all of them.
What is happening to our ira
ditional American sense of fair
play and our ideals OF the melt
ing pot in which all humanity
has a chance? Is Hitler going to
laugh last amidst the ruins of
defeat?
MARY FARQUAHARSON,
Seattle.
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following:
Approximately 10000 street
lights were shielded by the Com
pany in Western Washington.
Also assistance was given to nu-
merous cities. towns and comun-
tiles in the shielding of ornamen-
tai street lighting systems not
owned by the Company.
Blackout and dimout Informal
ton was given in the form of
ads, Company bulletins and gov
eminent releases.
Upon your company an hon
or award in recognition of the
outstanding service rendered in
furthering Civilian Defense and
in assisting the Western Defense
Command in introducing and
maintaining wartime light control
measures on the Pacific Coast.
The presentation of these awards
to the several utilities on the Pa
cific Coast will be made at a spec
ial luncheon being sponsored by
the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce to be held at the Com
mercial Club in the Merchants
Exchange Building, San Francisco
on July Z, 1913, at 1900 noon.
1.-THE presentation of h e
awards is the first of this nature
on the Pacific Coast. In view of
the significance of this occasion
it is sincerely hoped that you per-
sonally can be there to accept the
award on behalf of your company
but if this is not possible the CT
tation will be forwarded to you
by mail on July 18th.
In order that proper arrange
ments may be made a Geographic
reply would be greatly apprecia-
ted.
Sincerely yours,
George L. Levison
Acting Regional Director.
Individual inspections and as
sistance was given to all indus
-ries in dimming out by Is in
lustrial service consultants of
he Company. Also, commercial
were helped in their
thinning out to comply with
and still retain the
,eneft of their window lighting
md interior lighting.
Home service consultants adj
Used the homemakers how to
i'm out and still maintain |
roper lighting level for proper
are of the eyes.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
Nashville

Rev. w. L. Souders of West
Point, Fla, was guest speaker at
New Light Church Sunday with
Rev. G. W. Young, pastor. Mrs
Lenora McGehee one of Hemp
stead County's outstanding teach.
ers is suffering from a broken arm
Mrs. Lily B. Brown and sister and
Mrs. Ware passed through the city
enroute home after spending the
holidays at Ozan and Hot Springs
Business visitors with the Good
Samaritans were j. w. William
son and JAS. II. White Of Wash
ington. Misses Lafayette and
Rogers are back in the city after
spending the holidays at their re
spectiye homes, Eudora and Cam
den. Board members Of District
No. 2 Of the Good Samaritans met
at their office with JAS. Hender-
son, presiding. Present were Fate
Avery and J, Avery Of FL Dorado
r. X, Hughes Of Stephens, Deacon
j. II. Primm Of Smackover, d. D.
Patton, r. Il. White, j. S. Cautley
Mrs. M. j. Criner and Mrs. Arts
Henderson, all of Camden. The
meeting was instructive end much
enthusiasm shown with the group
to mcet again on Jan 90. William
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
College Station

Mrs. James Shepherd has had as
guest for month her sister, who
has returned to Texas after an en-
iovable visit here. Mrs. Elmra
Patton who has lived for the past
three years at o02 Apperson has
returned to her former home IN
Miss. She will be missed by her
many friends and children, Mary
Ellen Fligrbcth and Joe Lee Ball
ard. 1t has lccA annotrced that
a debate will he held at the Mt.
Nebo AME Churlh next Sunday
at 1.30 between /. Il. Porter,
"Moses' and i. Il. Gilliey, "Pet-
err which will be filled with
biblical information. The public is
invited to attend. Mrs. Edith f.
Brown and Mrs. f. Gulley along
with Pvt. Humphrey Gulley Of
Oak Grove, La, are the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. A. Sanders and Mr..
and Mrs. Briggs. Pvt Gully is
presently stationed at Camp Rob
inson.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
billiard Art Tutor
Designs For National

New Orleans, La. Jan. Students
of D.llard university listen with
markedly respectful attention in
deed these days when Art Instruc-
tor Vernon Winslow expounds on
the practical, everyday value OF
his course.
The Harmony Musical lnstru-
ment Company. Chicago, ILL.,, ar
affiliate of Sears Roebuck and Co.
wanted patriotic designs to adorn
the front faces of ukuleles, those
midget guitars, which were being
manufactured for distribution to
service men in the Navy, Marine
and Army branches of the armed
forces They asked Mr. Winslow
to submit his art ideas Of what
was proper and fitting. Mr.. Win
slow complied, his designs were &C
cepted, and by this time the "Art
by Winslow" ukuleles are DOUBT
less taking turns with the Garand
rifle in the hands of ic-mind-
ed warriors everywhere.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15

The boys lost their contest 15-5
to the reserves. The Dragons
played thrilling first half, the
the scores being 90 at the mid
way. Nice defensive playing and
floor work kept the reserves from
threatening largely in the first
half of the tilt. The Panther Re.
serves came back in the last half
and took the lead, Of which was
never relinguished. Boys who
saw action were Robert Wright
(Captain) center, Chas. Brown
co-Capt.) ard-forward. Johl
Stephens, guard, James Baucon
forward, Andrew Beaver, guar
and Manuel Olson forward. Tw
young prospective forwards VIII
also saw action were Roy Haw
kins and Tyree Thompson.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
Pilgrim Valley
Baptist Church
BY Mary II. Davis

Sunday School was in charge o,
Supt, Will Edwards, with classes
assembled for unit discussion anC
w. H. Hill faithful instructor
plainly catecizing the lesson clos
ing with classes No. A and 5 hold.
ing the attendance and financial
banners. under the supervision Of
Mrs. D. hurry and Miss Mary II
Davis. Sixteen members held per
feet attendance and we hope for
more faithful Sunday School stu
dents this year. The Rev. J. J.
Wilson delivered the morning ser
mon, "The Use of Pure Light
The Junior Church is inviting
other juniors to join with them
since their members are seeking
defense jobs. The Pullman Porter
company has sought the use Of
Edward Payne, who is seldom in
town; the War Dept has sought
the use of Miss Naomi Palmer,
who is now in Washington, d. c.
Nathaniel Palmer has recently
been employed in Richmond, Calf.
Mrs. Louise Hill Maddox who join
ed her husband, Sgt. Lynn Maddox
is visiting here, also Cpl. Kelsie
York.
Efficient pastor of the Pilgrim
Valley Baptist Church is Rev. VIM
Thompson.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15

banner class for the day, with
general lesson review by Rev. S.
w. Bester, pastor. Praise service
were led at the morning service
hour by Deacons Charley Thur
man, Tillman Green and j. II.
Thomas, with a masterful sermon
by the pastor. Collection for the
day was $3.50. 1t has been an
nounced that the Southwest I'm
ion will meet on Sunday, Jan. II,
with the Gospel Temple Baptist
Church Rottaken. The public is
invited to attend. Registered as
visitors were G. Crittenden, Willie
Walters, Lewis Crump, M. Manuel
Chas, Walton, Glenn Murdoch, w.
M. Reynolds, A. 7. Barne, Levi
Brown, B. L. Sutton, J. {. Cook
and Gus Fletcher and Mesdames f.,
j. Ray, Minnie McMullen, Bernice
Wilson, Ophelia Moore, Emma
Curnt, M. Crittenden, Terry Beas
ly, Mary E, Miles, Maggie Frier-
son Emma Moore, Mary Taylor,
Virgie McClinton, Emma Barnes,
Lizzie Boyd, Matte Ewing, Effic
L. Gray, Pearlie Wright and Annie
M. Sutton.
PERSONALS. Leaving for camp
last week were Pvt. Maborn Viii
Hams, Henry DELPHI, Alfred Owens
Rogers Bland, Arthelia Williams
and Isiah Evans and to the Navy
went c. B. Ringo and S. Bland. .
New subscribers for the PRESS
are Mary NJ. Harris, Morning Al
den, Josie Edwards, Alberta Vas
tas and Marjorie Davis. See our
agent, Mrs. Isabella Molten who is
doing big part in placing a paper
in every home.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15

Cutie, one of the city's leading
young men left for the army, sad
dening the hearts of many of his
friends, he with his sunny smiles
courtesies and accommodating spirit
had endeared himself to his many
friends. Active in civic organiza-
tions, he was member of the N.
A. Club the "Wings over Nash
vile" and the Order of Good
Snmaritans. A short while ago,
he married charming wife, the
Miss Ellis of Stamps. Rev Nc
Neal spent the holidays in Saint
Louis, Mo-, and Tulsa, Okla,
where he accepted the pastorate.
Mrs. Daisy Ware-Orton, principal
of st. Mark School is back after
spending the holidays with her hus
band in La, where he is presently
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
599th F. A. Bn. Scores
A Sensation In
Parade On
Emancipation Day

Amid the blare Of bugles and the
ruffle of drums, the fighting 599th
Field Artillery Battalion at Camp
Robinson, gave the porulace of
Little Rock on Emancipation Day
a fine display Of poise dignity
rhythm, and precision, as the Gals
son boys marched through the
crowded streets whore cheering
spectators poured forth loud APP
plause as Old Glory and color
guards approached. With heads
erect, shoulders straight eyes
front, these fighting sons Of free
dom were the living example of
what Hitler and Toto must fear.
That large formation Of coura-
geous, gallant, daring, valiant,
hold fearless, stouthearted men,
who only short time ago were
civilians showed the results Of the
fine training program set up in
the 599th, The parade started at
18th and Chester Streets proceed
ed north on Chester to 9th and
Arch, north on Arch to Eighth
west ON Eighth to Gaines and
north to First Baptist Church.
J. II. McConico, executive sec
rotary of the Negro Chamber Of
Commerce praised the officers and
enlisted men Of the 599th for their
cooperation in aiding the citizen
~ in making this day a success,
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
Rev. Henderson
Resigns Charge
After 9 Years

Biscoe-The Rev. N. H. Hender
son of Little Rock for 9 years and
seven months the pastor of the
Bethlehem Baptist Church, here
rendered his resignation at a bust
ness meeting of the church officials
on January 2 to accept the pas
torate of the Oak Grove Baptist
Church of Hooker.
Answering the call of dis
couraged group here, Rev. Hen
derson accepted the pastorate of
the Bethlehem Church then To-
Gated three miles from the city
limits and partly wrecked by re
cent flood and through splendid
cooperation of local citizens and
divine guidance, he purchased
ground for the new building ard
successfully completed the $500
structure that stands today as a
monument to his great work. :.
During his pastorate here, four
deacons, II. Matthew, A. Matthews
and C. Williams were ordained, a
long with one minister, Rev. H..
Kennels, who is now mission
airy of the Northeastern District
and doing a fine work, Rev. Hen
derson served as vice moderator
of the Northeastern District for
a period of time under Rev. I. l..
White, who later resigned to &C
cept the pastorate Of the Metropo-
Titan Baptist Church, Little Rock
and served the District as mod
orator leading the body to a great
success.
The Rev. Henderson wishes to
express his hearty thanks to the
loyal members of the Bethlehem
Baptist Church for their loyalty
and cooperative spirit that made
it possible for him to carry on the
work Of the Master for 9 years
and also to the many christian
friends and citizens of Biscoe.
Oak Grove membership will
heir the first sermon of lheir
newly elected pastor on Sunday,
with election Of officers to be held
On Saturday, Jan. 10th, Church
clerk is f.. r. Brook and Miss
Francis Billion is reporter.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
First Baptist Church
9th and Calhoun
Rev. J. l.. Mcbride, pastor

Sunday School was in charge of
Asst. Supt. Fl. Perry with gem
eral lesson review by the Supt Lee
roy Huston. With a total enroll
ment Of 81, one visitor, +. Bell of
the Morning Star Baptist Church,
Winchester was registered. Offer
ing totaled SGT. Conducting the
devotional services at the morning
hour was Steve Doans, with ser
mon delivered by the pastor, Rev.
j. l.. Mcbride, with special music
by the senior choir and the pas
tors chorus. Guest soloist was
Mrs. Temple Stafford, dedcating n
beautiful song to her daughter,
Mrs. Ellener Byes. The afternoon
services Sunday were in charge Of
the Junior Singing Class, with
Moody's Chapel worshipping also.
Remarks were made by Rev. G. +.
Mitchell and Mr.. Brown The pas
tors Aid Club was called to meet
at 400 p. m. in charge Of the
president, Mrs. F, G. Boyd, who
also brought the lesson discussion.
Head Of the BYPU group is
President j. l.. Hawkins, reporting
an offering Of 81 CT. Deacons II.
Perry and l.. Houston had charge
Of evening devotionals, with mes
sage brought by Rev +. Harris,
with communion following Total
collection was $3.50. Reporter is
Mrs. Fannie Boyd.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
New Officers For
Cavaliers Elected

At business meeting last
week Of the Cavaliers Club, with
Hosea Wilson as entertaining host
officers We're elected for the new
year, with Herman Carter heading
the group as president, Leroy
lorss, SECRETARY, Paul Hatchett,
Asst. secretary and reporter, Ho-
sea Wilson. treasurer and Oscar
Perry, chaplain, Verlie Leary was
elected Sgt.-at-arms. After the
business session, the group en-
joyed Il delicious duck dinner, This
weeks host is Booker Rhinchart,
91S Victory Street.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
Wrightsville
BY Mrs. Mozella Crittenden

FIRST BAPT CHURCH Mrs.
M. Crittendom had charge Of the
Sunday School with a good at
tendance reported and a good les
son discussion, "Jesus Instructs A
Great Teacher hY A, T. Barnes
and general lesson review by Supt.
c. Murdoch. Class No, s still
retains the banner. The Star
light Band had charge Of morning
services, with Miss Katherine Ros
by, president and the group rem
dering an inspiring program, with
Mrs. Isabella Moten, supervisor
and Rev. W. c. Pennington, pas
tor. Virginia Baptist Church. q.
(Mrs. x. A. Hodges, reporter).
Supt. Henry Walter presided at
the Sunday School with Class No.
| taught hY Mrs. Josie Edwards
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15

good and regular standing for the
new year with all dues paid.
The entire membf rship pledged
their full support and cooperation
Voted the most outstanding mem
Der for last year was Angelo
Lewis who markedted $325.0U Of
truck vegetables.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
New Hope
Baptist Church
BY Viola Neycls

Rock Crcek--Undcr the super
vision of Rev. Horace Johnson n
very successful year has been end
cd. opening the New Year with
pdded enthusiasm. Already ono
member has been restored to the
church. in our effort 20 save the
souls of men.
All officials from the various
nuxiIiniies have been restored for
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15

the New Year, except the retiring
superintendent in the Sunday
School department who has faith
fully served for four years. The
armed forces have sought the SER
vices of one young memher, Pvt.
Nandell Butler, who was an OK
eellent church worker.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
Jones Hi School

BY Chas. Roy Brown
Friday, January J. Dragons
sextette and quintet respectively,
saw their cage action Of the sea-
son. The Contest was against the
philander Smith College Girls
team and the boys reserves.
The Sextette defeated the Phil
ander girls 14-6. Delphia Ncshit,
forward for Jones was runner-up
scorer with 10 points. Other
players were as follows: Elmira
Smith, Juanita Simpson, forwards;
Eulalia Johnson, Jan Usury, Rosie
Stewart and Mozella Deloney'
guards.
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15
Nelson High School
NFA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Nv James HAYWOOD

With s. f. Thompson as advisor
the local NFA chapter was organ
lied and officers elected for the
'42-43 term. Three major goals
were set up for the school and
benefit of the chapter; with the
membership pledging to purchase
an electric brooder landscape the
campus and construct hot beds on
the campus.
Twenty three members arc tn
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15

The Dragons played the Shorter
College Sextette and 371st Inf.
Of Camp Robinson, girls and boys
respectively, Thursday night, Jan
"
Arkansas State press., 1943-01-15

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Every Women is A Wonton||

Yes, she was more than match for Ephraim,
who had once boosted to his friend John Evered
that che saw wanton in every pretty woman he
met and usually found it, tool! Eph tried to tell
John the truth about Jenny. But the truth was
beyond belief-and John, too fell under her witch
like spell. Who wouldn't-after he had spent
bitter winters night under Cape Cod haystack
with her-and after CALAMITY saving her from
shipwreck?
But John was different, Jenny loved him and
their four sons-until she deceived even him with
pious Elder Pittridge to whom she whispered,
you're really good aren't you? like making you
do things you think are wicked. 1t torrents you
So"
In The Strange Woman you'll meet an utterly
amazing human character at the heart of rich,
gaudy full-bodied novel-and character you'll
long remember!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03

mgNSHORT STORIES of De MAUPASSANT
LING, SHOCKING, 5o2-PAGE

Read about BaoFa buxom girl of virtue who
party more respectable folk dash through
Geman-occuped Franceand what she did! And read The
Diamond Necklace Love- The Piece of String The Mad Woman
Maden1oisee Fiji Story of Farm Girl Bed No. o. The We'd
ding Night all works that made de Maupassant father OF
the modern short story