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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16
BY DOLORES CALVIN

NEW -CCt-Eddie ''Ro-
chester" Anderson swung a mean
song ambulance number in an ex-
IRENE plaid zoot suit with a reat
pleat with Katherine Durham all
dressed up in satin as his partner
in the 43 star studded sensational
musical hit that the Paramount
Theatre on December 30th, world
premiered.
There was a line a block long,
mostly of jitterbugs who were eX-
tending a good time during the
holiday season. On the stage was
Benny Goodman's orchestra and
funny makers, Moke and Poke.
The doors opened at s A. M. and
even though it was misty with rain
patriotic youngsters we're clamoring
to get inside to witness a show
which was advertised as "the show
which can never be topped"
Rochester's number with Miss
Durham was a hot Harlem rhyth-
mic sketch, Sharp As A Tack,
With A Bolt In The Back" in
which Rochester does a bit of
truckin' and jitterbugin' Also to be
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16
SiSSle'S Band Is
Hit On The Coast

LOS ANGELES-(ANP)- Noble
Sissle and his orchestra who open
ed at the Trianon ballroom, on
Dec. %, is one of the most as
founding hits ever to come to the
Pacific coast. So instantaneous was
SiSsle's success that the manage
ment Immediately picked up his
option for an extension of the
original period of the contract.
Sissle's engagement at the Tria-
non is his first appearance in Cali
fornia and his varied and surpris-
ing style of entertainment has hit
the fancy of the dance fans. The
band broadcasts over the Mutual
network twice nightly
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16

water, Immediately gives off a
white steam.
Anxious to, have the effects as
realistic as possible, the efforts Of
the directors to get perfect takes"
ran to three days instead Of one.
But the continued brea' hing Of
the frosty vapor exuding from the
dry ice gave her a severe chest
cold. She reported the day after
Christmas but could not remain up,
so had To return under the care
of her physician. She is now re-
covering, but declares that a few
more sessions of those fake clouds
would send her beyond some
heavenly ones.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16
JACKSON COLLEGE GETS
I'd NAynN

JACKSON. Miss. CAMP
President Jacob L. Reddix of
Jackson c. lege announced Satlir-
day that trustees of the II. II.
Green foundation had made a
grant of 5000 for furnishings and
equipment for the health center
building for which $25,0sO had re-
Gently. been appropriated by the
state building commission.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16

will step off witt Js0lute precision
to form one of ne most colorful
formations in the course of a days
activities at this air school.
Listed by files from left to right
front to rear, the personnel in
cludes: File No. 1: Joseph p. Hollo
way, East Orange, N. j.; Jesse
Forte. Tuskegee. Ala; Carl HI.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16
Stokowski> LaGuarda Named Chairmen Of
Duke EElingtons Carnegie Hall Concert
Appearance Will
Aid Reds Relief

Jr., Jack Robbins, Deems Taylor.
Cootie William and Walter White.
Tickets, priced from 55c to $3.50
have already gone on sale at tbs
Carnegie Hall box office. Many
prominent music publishers and
other leading figures in show
business have reserved boxes, and
from present indications the de-
mand for seats will be exceptional
ly large.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16

Caison, Brooklyn, N. Y; Clarence
Edmondson, Muskogee, Okla; New
man ]. Terrell, Birmingham, Ala;
Edmond p. Shannon, New York, N.
Y; Eugene Moore, Chillicothe,
Ohio; Ralph Pryor, Stubenville,
Ohio; William j. McElroy, Akron,
Ohio; Ira H.. Miles, Washington, ID.
Continued on Page 8, Col 81
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ST. AUGUSTINE's CLASS A

RALEIGH, N. C,-(ANP)-Saint
Augustine's college has been rated
Glass A by the Southern Associa-
ton of Colleges and Secondary
Schools according to an announce
ment made by DR.. j. Henry High
smith, secretary of the associations
rating board.
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stationed there, but visiting serv-
icemen from other camps cheered
the show to the echo, and voted it
one of the finest ever.
This is the first regular organiz-
ed company sent out from western
headquarters with an all-Negro
personnel, but according to the
victory committee more are to fol-
low in the new year.
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TUSKEGEE, Ala. - Is N ST.
Waiting for the starting signal, the
members of the Post Band at the
Tuskegee Army Flying School
under the direction of 1t. Frank L.
Drye, are lined up for the after
noon Retreat. With twirl of the
baton by the band major, the men
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16
20 SOLDIERS ARRESTED

DALLAS. Tex.,-(ANP) Dallas
was placed off limits by military
authorities following short dis
turbance Sunday night in which
70 soldiers were arrested and later
taken to military post stockade.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-01-16
NEWS OF
'THEAT RES
Negro Opera Co.
To Get Charter

CHICAGO-(ANP) - Plans were
underway here last week for a
hlghlight in Negro musical history
When, on Jan. "a, Gov. Dwight H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
Give Us a Hand

A perusal Of the statement issued by
The accident prevention bureau last week
As recommended. It concerns signals
indicated by drivers of cars. When one
observes the widespread disregard of
motor laws by drivers around our city
streets It is sometimes wondered are
some drivers men, or just dopes. One
Of the worst driving pests here, and we
expect elsewhere, Is the driver who
shoots out Of side streets without horn
or coming to stop at the indicated
place, and the one who pulls away from
the curb, makes right or left hand turn
without any thought of signalling.
This sort of driver is certainly lack
ing In principle If not intelligence. The
article in question gives all the answers
and the rules about signalling which are
apparently unknown to some drivers or
Just ignored. Again there are drivers who
are generous with their signals but I'M
fortunately their signals hand motions
and pointing, are all wrong.
Tt almost seems at the present time that
there Is more carelessness than heretofore
This might be because there are fewer
drivers In the streets and they decide to
come and 60 without signals. The care
less, rule-diSrega driver has always
been q menace in city streets and out on
the highways. In line with the city's
safety campaign we were glad to see a
list Of codes and signals listed by the &C.
Cident prevention bureau and it is to be
hoped good results will come and a lit
tie more care exerted by those who are
the principal offenders in vehicle rules
and courtesy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
Creeting Cards

One Of the most popular customs Of
the day Is the sending Of greeting cards
for ell occasions. There vas a time when
o Christmas card or q birthday card were
the principal II not only socially desig-
mated cards that were sent from one
person to another expressing greetings
and good wishes.
But we have advanced greatly In the
custom Of card sending. All things con-
Sidered, 1t Is q very admirable Way of
expressing sentiments that are more or
less cut and dried when delivered verbally.
Perhaps the sentiments on the cards are
also sometimes trite and not too mean.
ingful. But for the most part they ex-
press friendly feeling and they are won
derful little bits of cheer and are prac-
tically always received with pleasure.
The convalescent cards, cards of con-
graduation, cards for this day and that,
all of these are carefully thought out and
designed. At this particular time the
Easter card has first place, and might be
regarded as spring tonic. The joyous
and holy Easter day is reflected in the
sentiments expressed. There are also all
manner Of floral cards that please the
eye and add the greeting of the season
Of spring about to have rebirth. Greet
ing cards are CHEEKY things and 1t might
be urged at the present time to send lots
OF them to the boys far from home. If
they give you pleasure here at home they
will undoubtedly give pleasure to the men
IN the service away from home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
Real Wages

since Europe went to war, American
actory workers have improved their pur-
chasing the power by more than 40 per
cent. The average worker can buy
almost half again as much of food, cloth
ing, shelter, recreation, education, health
and happiness. He could, that Is, If the
things he wants were available. He has
the money, but he cannot find the goods.
IN ordinary times this economic unbal-
ance would correct itself. Manufacturers
would expand production. New plants
would be opened. New conveniences and
1uxurieS would appear. Such natural
establishment is impossible today. The
shortage arises from diversion of plants
and raw materials to war production.
It win persist until Hitler and Hirohito
have been defeated.
with money enough to buy 40 per cent
more, the worker can spend even less
than before the war; His purchase of food
1tuzfs are limited by rationing. His rent Is
moderately well pegged. Except for some
eurp1uses now nearing exhaustion, he cab
not buy the durable goods for which he
yearns.
What Is he going to do? He is going
90 ray enormous and ever increasing
taxes. he Is going to buy war bonds. Pre-
Humably he viii increase his insurance
somewhat, and tuck something into saw
Angs accounts for emergency use.
Ee can, Of c0uiSe, patronize black mar
kefs, and spend money on ridiculously
NVeEpriced articles in the uncontrolled
sfeEoEies. He can blow himself to fancy
|H 5es, night clubs.
= IS Is urge against such excuses that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

for possession Of this planet will
come"
Later Lindsey wondered what
Zimmerman thought Of Hitler.
LIVING MONUMENT
In 1889, Lindsey came to Wash
ington and inaugurated the idea
Of lowering the voting age from
81 to 10.
During the World War;" he
said to the President, "Gen.
Pershing told me that the aver
age age Of our men was under
81. And when saw the Italian
wounded come In from the bat
tie Of Piava ] would have said
they were around IL. Mere chill
dren-wOunded, dead and dy-
ing! Yet what chance had they
to decide whether or not they
should march to DEATH"
To the very end, Ben Lindsey
never stopped championing the
cause of youth. That champion
ship'will be his biggest monument.
No mausoleum will mark his grave
No temples may be erected in his
honor. But throughout the coun-
try thousands of boys whom he
put on their honor, to whom he
gave new chance in life, will
serve as living monuments to the
unselfish, interchangeable career of
their little Judge.
Copyright, 1913, by United Fea-
ture Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
Henry (Criminall Kaiser

While producing ships faster than any
body else ever has done 1t, Henry Kaiser
has been caught in 81 violations Of priori-
ties regulations during the six-month
period.
What is to be done, to punish this
vicious character, must rest with the
good sense of government officials.
The public can only echo Mr.. Kaisers
mournful plant: cit is a sad comment
airy that American business men should
receive from the newspapers information
that they are not acting in accordance
with the law Of the country, before they
receive the information from the WPB
ITSELF"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

we are recapitulatlng once more the
often-tOld story Of what makes for infla-
ton. The wise worker will not waste
even now, lest he shall want tomorrow.
Some day war-inflated wages and hours
vii return TO normal. Incomes will drop.
Automobiles, stoves, refrlgerators, radios
will be worn out-and there win be re-
placements In the stores. The family
in position after the war 10 buy those
things which for the moment cannot be
had. It's purchases will keep factories GO
ing, provide employment, and help to
avert economic disaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
Found In the Discard

A Interesting story Of last week related
the finding Of genuine letters of Wash
ington Irving in dolls bureau presented
to charitable bureau. In these days
Of clearing out" many useless things
are unearthed; also precious things are
sometimes unknowingly discarded. We
have long since passed the era of saving,
that Is, saving mementos and articles
that we have always had and to which
we attach sentiment. However, Senti-
ment is fast disappearing from the face
Of the land what with salvage collec-
tons of all kinds.
In the collecting of books many vol
umes of interest only to the owner have
been dispatched to the book collection
depots for the men in service. Here also
are sometimes found treasures, and no
doubt papers, inscriptions or pressed
flowers have been found between the
pages. In the hurry of selecting and
collecting books some may have parted
with book they meant to keep always,
such as possible one that might have
the inscription - To Elsie from Mother.
And as it goes with the books SO it
happens with other articles discarded.
And this must have been the case with
the cache of letters found in the dolls
bureau. The Lnintentional misplaced
charity Inearthed valuable letters which
have been declared authentic. Such
Happenings seem incredible, and we look
for precious lost papers only in our
stories Of mystery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
Press Comment
FEWER FISH
Hartford Courant,

N4AoA e&OAN SOu4 Q4ltJ
A short time ago Secretary Ickes
revealed that the nations 1912 fish,
catch was one billion two hundred
and fifty million pounds less than
that OF the year before. No one
needs to be told what that meant
to the consumers. But it Is instruc-
tive to ask what had caused such
q drop in this important factor Of
our food supplies.
According to Mr.. Ickes three
causes were involved. Listing them
In the order Of their importance,
they are first, the requisitioning of
great number Of vessels, and par
ticularly Of most Of the newer, big
ger and more efficient vessels, by
the armed services; second, the
manpower shortage; third. the pro-
hibition Of fishing In many areas.
Realizing the Importance of the
fishing industry. the armed services
have already released some Of the
requisitioned vessels. with the prom
Use that more will be released as
soon as possible. But the manpower
problem is still unsolved, and the
ban on fishing in designated areas Is
not likely to be lifted until peace
is In sight. As a result, Mr.. Ickes
is afraid that this years catch will
be some two billion pounds short
Of the quota set by the government.
To Offset the drop in normal sup
plies, the fishing industry is turn
ing its attention to varieties Of fish
hitherto scorned. The Bingham
Oceanographic Laboratory at Yale,
cooperating with a number Of pub
lie agencies. is trying to find ways OF
making fried snails, iiiussel chow
der. filet Of skate, sea catfish. and q
variety OF other novel dishes ac-
ceptable to the American family.
The recipes for the preparation of
these deli:acies the housewives will.
Of course, have to get from the cam
ners that expect to supply the In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

In times of war it seems that your aver
age citizen becomes lax about many
things. There is, of course, the added
delinquency of children to contend with.
There is less restriction at home, and
general carelessness in certain matters
noted among all classes. Among these
are noted women and men smoking in
places where 1t Is forbidden, buses and
trains, for instance. The lady or man
smoker is unable to wait until he or she
gets on the street or somewhere that it Is
allowed. This lighting up business is a
wretched habit Girls Jump into cars
and light up, they trail through stores
and grudgingly stamp out the cigarette
at the last minute. Smoking is so general
that the average person today wants to
smoke when and where he likes, bus,
train or public place. Fortunately as far
as we are able to judge they have not yet
started to light up in church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

We are cleaning up" during the
month of April in Waterbury as well as
other places. The official announce
ment came from Mayor Monagan last
week, and committee will work for this
purpose. Householders will 60 through
the regular seasonal dust-off process and
add little for good measure this year as
it Is advisable to make this major clean
up, skipping no corners and leaving no
trash in evidence. The group who are
named to direct this cleaning up enter
prise will officiate in that capacity all
the year round in the interests Of an
orderly city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

Weekend bicycling trips such as have
been common in the British Isles and on
the continent are becoming popular in
our own states, Pennsylvania especially
Cyclists go Off on less frequented by
roads and have time for themselves. Up
here in Connecticut this sort Of travel
would turn into part-walking tour with
the many hills to climb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

apparently fail. than 1t is to de-
clare that high and noble things
are unattainable and to hold ones
hands and take life as It Is
Some men have declared that
hope Is a fiatterer. Victor Hugo
called It a delusion. But all stu
dents Of human nature and men
who cherish religious faith have felt
that where there Is no hope, there
can be no endeavor, and that In all
things we must hope for the best
Il we would avoid the precipice Of
despair.
Robert Bridges the poet once
said, " live on hope, and that
think Is due all who come into this
world" That expresses about what
the average person feels amid home
life. business activities. and the af-
fairs Of war. Hope Is not certainty,
neither Is faith, but 1t Is q sure staff
upon which to lean. a bright ray
toward which men Of all stations Of
life love 10 press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
Selected Poem
NEW ENGLAND MANNER

(Sara King Carleton in the Christian Science
Monitor.)
This Is my fathers house. four-square and sound.
I enter by the white, familiar door
To stand upon the threshold, seeing once more
The straight stairs, the straight hall, so firmly
boun
BY rooms on either side. Behind screen
And underneath the stairs there was a space
For overshoes and coats-A tidy place.
My fathers house, sweet-smeiling, vast and clean.
Some houses sprawl across the countryside.
Are lost In hedges, lean above O brook,
or tower behind an iron fence Of PRIDE
OF stare from windows with an anxious look.
My fathers house stodo gravely on q street
with other houses, friendly but discreet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

MS longing Tor
better things Is
more powerful
than all the adj
verse conditions
he may encount-
er..' Hope springs
eternal In the hui
man breast t.
Without hope we
are defeated be-
fore we start. It Is
better to hope for
some great thing,
to work for IL and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

There are many roads which
lead to Tokyo. We-will neglect none
OF them. The enemy must be hit
aud hit hard from so many direc-
lions that he never knows which
Is his bow and which Is his stern.
President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Old Pupil Reports

OAu Fupll Reports
Have read your articles for years.
Am a member Of Bread and Milk
Club. Have scrapbook full Of your
writings. I am a grandmother,
aged "a, and for eight years have
! had what the doctor calls my
ofibroosis cards. and have par
oxysms of "auricular fibrilation."
take four capsules daily of quini-
dine sulfate. Doctor says he can
give me nothing better.
IF. LAM. e.
AnSwer--I know of nothing bet
ter. However, it can do no harm to
supplement >the treatment with an
optimal daily ration of vitamin B.
complex.
Doctor Should Time His Laugh
have had pain and soreness in
and around left breast and arm for
about 4 IL years now. Had one
examination by the doctor, and he
laughed at my fears-this was when
I first noticed it.
MRS. T. M. W)
Answer--You give no hint, Ma'am
as to what you fear, why, how old
you are, etc. I'm not sure from
your letter whether the doctor
laughed at or with you. Anyway, the
sensible course is to choose a good
doctor, report at regular intervals
for Examination and advice.
Alcohol and Youth Incompatible
am So years old. For the past six
months nave been drinking a pint
of cherry wine between the hours of F..
q and ii u. m. every evening. I sleep /.
better than before taking the wine.
viii It do me any harm?. Z.
Is. H. WI
Answer-That would be equivalent
IN drinking three or four ounces of
whiskev ar brandv-that is. approxi-
la ..e, VIC s SELL ~ az dacra,s,
- you Si Ga oga 49,, " t ss ' 49, -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS ID. ID.
HOPE

HOPE
The late Dwight Morrow was in
the habit Of saying Hope Is greater
than history
What did he mean by this He
meant that mans optimism Is
greater than his circumstances, that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-05

I am one of those whom he
helped. I shall miss him more
than I like to realize.
A few weeks before Judge Lind
sey died he wrote me: II am get
ting along in years now (73). but
I never felt any better even when
I was 40. and am going so strong
the doctor and my wife have to
hold me down." Then he went OH.
to say he wanted my advice re-
garding the writing Of his me-
molrs.
Personally, he wrote, II have
never been particularly concern
ed about any memoirs. But I
have been much more alone In
this work than most people in
pioneer ventures-very little
sympathy but mostly opposition,
especially from the lawyers and
even more SO from the judges.
So I should like 10 leave some-
thing from my concrete expert
ences that will help 70 carry ON
what we have begun"
That book unfortunately was
never written. I was not able to
help much. though I think now
that II had dropped everything
and gone to Los Angeles to help
with the book, the result might
have been more useful contribu-
ton to society than the daily col
umn that pours from this type
writer.
But having been remiss then
should like TO make partial atone
ment by telling you something
about Ben Lindsey.
LINDSEY RESCUED
MERRY-GO-ROUND
I first met him when I was II,
under rather unusual Circumstance
es. was paying my way through
college by working in the summer
on q Chautauqua tent crew; and
at three o'clock one morning after
taking down a tent In Reidsville,
N. O., I went with another young
ster to a spigot In the railroad
yards, where we proceeded to take
q sponge bath.
In the early morning twilight
we were arrested, hailed into court
and were about to feel the full
effect Of North Carolina law. How
ever, Judge Lindsey had lectured