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men or for production OF food
and munitions. America needs the
Negro. the Negro needs the eqnal
opportunity 10 work and fight
The Negro is necessary for win
ming the war, and. at the same
time, is a test Of our sincerity in
the cause for which We are fight
ing.
More hundred of millions of
colored people are involved in the
outcome Of this war than the
combined populations of the Axis
powers.
Under Hitler and his master
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given the same opportunities in
life as a white man. The only
limitation upon the rise of a
Negro to either economic or po-
lltical Importance should be his
own ability. You may be aware
that one of my first acts as Pros
ecuintg Attorney of King County
was the appointment of Mr.. John
Prim, a colored attorney, as
deputy prosecutor. Many narrow
minded people opposed this ap-
pointment. but l am pleased to
say that Mr.. Prim has fully
measured up to the confidence l
had in him. Having the views
which | have above expressed on
the race question. felt 1t proper
for me to appoint Mr.. Prim, des-
pite severe criticism from many
quarters. believe this is the
first time in the history of the
State of Washington that a eolord
man has occupied a position OF
the Importance OF that now held
by Mr.. Prim.
Now in regard to the Thomp-
son matter, while have not
been able to give this matter my
personal attention, you may be
assured that the same rule will
be followed in regard to filing
this case as will be followed in all
Cases by this Office that is:
that If there is sufficient evil
dence available upon which we
believe We can secure a convic-
ton. the action will be filed;
otherwise, it will not be filed.
plan shortly to have a talk
with Mr.. Reischling concerning
this case, and If you desire, will
advise you of our decision.
Very truly yours,
LLOYD SHORETT
Prosecuting Attorney
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It IS the acknowledged fact
that in spite Of all the handicaps
Of slavery and discrimination. the
Negro in America has compress
sed more progress in the shortest
time htan any race in human his
tory. Slavery gave the Negro his
Christianity. Christianity gave the
Negro his freedom. This freedom
must give the Negro equal rights
TO home and health. education
and citizenship, and an equal OPP
portunity to work and fight for
our common country.
Whether as vigorous fighting
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spirit.
Economic and political diserim-
nation on account Of race OF
creed is I'm line with the Nazi pro
gram America. in the days OF its
infant weakness the haven OF
hereties and the oppressed Of all
races, must not in the days of
its power become the stronghold
of bigots,
The world has given America
the vigor and variety of its differ
enees. America should protect
and enrich its differences for the
sake of America and the world.
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CHILD DELINQUENCY
is PARENTS PROBLEM

Where does Willie go when
school lets out? With whom does
Johnnie play? What does Betty
do all day? Why does Mary come
home so late, nights?
Where? How? What? With
whom? Why?
Ponder these questions. 1t is
but natural that children should
be held in restraint. Parents must
be the guiding force. School va
cation adds to parental RESPONSE
bility. We see no hope from any
other agency. Parents are person
ally responsible for their child
rem wherever they may be. War
or no war, work or no work, ne
glect of your children in times
like these will rise up to plague
you tomorrow.
Idleness
Idleness is the DEVILS workshop.
War conditions make it possible
for both parents to secure en-
ployment at high wages. The de-
mand for labor also makes it pos
sible forevery boy age 10 or over
to find gainful employment under
| favorable conditions. Such en-
ployment will give the children
new interest and an appreciation
of future independence. High
I wages should not by any means
make the choice of employment.
These children have no concep-
ton Of monetary values. All par
ents whose children are employed
should insist on the supervision
of every dollar earned. Hold a
conference, talk 1t over with
them; teach them to read bank
book.
What parents do, children us
ually do. Be sure it is a Christ
ian example. Live it before them.
Go to the church of your choice
and take them with you. What a
happy surprise for some pastor
to see the entire family coming
to worship.
Keep them OFF the streets, es-
peciaIly after dark. II they are
girls, for Gods sake do not per-
NIT them to parade the streets
in company with soldiers, They
are certain to face arrest and the
law will have enough alibis to
give them the b. L. and keep
them in Jail long enough to de-
termine if they are free from
disease. Remember this. We warn
every mother, every daughter,
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BY JOE STATION

These findings are made at
the request of the Northwest ain
terprise. Ii could be elaborated
ON and specific cases mentioned,
but only generalized in this re-
port.
This report should awaken
those who have feeling of IN
difference.
Yes; the situation in this area
is steadily growing worse. There
are many reasons.
1. Infltration of SCUM from
the south, east. and middle Sec
ton of the United States, both
black and white and brown.
2. Purchasing of business by
southerners who practice their
southern customs up here and are
upheld by local authorities.
3. Axis agents fomenting ra-
eial antagonism; same as was
done in Beaumont, Texas, recent
ly.
4. Uncouth actions and filthy
language, drinking, gambling and
rowdyism by Negroes in the
dormitories, having to be quelled
by marines.
5. Lack of recreation facili-
ties.
6. Lack of unified naval and
civil authorities to demand fair
treatment of all workers regard
less of race, creed Or religion.
7. Lack of initiative in all ra-
ces to settle down to American
ism and forget racial feelings.
s. Indifference of Negroes to-
ward their condition of servi-
tude. Too yellow to fight back
or demand fair treatment.
8. No Negro representative for
the hundreds of Negroes in war
work in this naval area. If there
are any, they are hand picked to
suit the powers that be and thus
are of no value to the war work
ers at all.
Labor Union Protests
A powerful labor union has
written to Washington asking
that importation of Negroes to
the yard be discontinued, for it
fears serious trouble will result
If more arrive, especially the type
which predOminates.
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race. their movement Is back
ward to slavery and despair.
In America. ne colored people
have the freedom to struggle for
freedom. With the victory Of the
democraeies, the human destiny
is toward freedom, hope. equality
OF opportunity and the gradual
fuldllment for all people of the
noblest aspiration of the brothers
Of men and the sons of God.
without regard to color or creed,
religion or race, in TIE world
neighborhood OF human brother
hood.
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tive Order ss02; with the general
policy Of the board. with the
unions request; with the recon-
mendation Of the referee. DIT.
Thomas J. Ragusa: with the un-
animous recommendation of the
review committee composed of
representatives of labor. industry.
and the public; with prophetic
Amerieanisem; and with t h e
cause Of the United Nations. To
the credit Of the eomapny. this
decision. along with other decis-
ions in the case. is accepted by
management in good faith and
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Evergreen Progressive Club, So.
Two Dollar and fifty cent men,
bershisp were given by Miss Mae
Role, F. w. Shorter, Mrs. Ruby
Coleman, Miss DIVA T. Carlson,
Mrs. Laura M. Moore, Floyd H.
HALEY, Mrs. Gertrude Simons,
Mrs. Hope Ward, Mrs. ]. Half
man, Gilbert Miller, Mrs. LaBelle
Jackson, John H. Wheatley, Miss
Corrine s. Byrd, David Ruse,
William E. Barnett, Ruis Parks,
Horace Hughes and Mrs. Clarice
Spearman.
One dollar members will be re-
ported next week.
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! Understanding religious and N
eial differences make for a BETTE
understanding of other diffeT-
ences and for an appreciation OF
the saeredness Of inhuman per-
sonality. as a basic to human
freedom.
The American answer to diff
ferenees in color and creed is not
a concentration camp but cooper
alton. The answer to human error
is not terror but light and lib
erty under the moral law. BY this
light and liberty. the Negro has
made a contribution in work and
faith. song and story, laughter
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THE AFFECTS OF THE WAR
ON THE NEGRO YOUTH

The Photo accompanying Miss
Mathis speech is unfinished. To
follow next week.
AS long as man has existed,
there have been wars. From pre-
historic years to modern times,
man has fought against man; for
wealth, power, security, and
freedom. Down the centuries
march the wars, leaving behind
them the ruins of Yesterday and
the hopes for Tomorrow. After
1917, the flame of hope blazed
high, but we watched it waver
during the '30's, and we saw it
shoulder to an ember on Deem
Der Z, 1871. War again! - more
hatred, sorrow, and destruction,
mingled with a strange kindness,
happiness. and growth for every
one - men, women, and child
rem - for Negro children.
War is a demon, and those
within its reach are usually
touched in some way by its evils.
Negro Youth are we'll aware OF
the presence of war. For many
boys and girls. the home and the
/ family have lost their impor-
lance and value. Excellent jobs
are often held dearer than Moth
er's apple pie, or the old swing
in the back yard. School and ed
ueation are sometimes tossed a
side, when glamorous employ
ment and unbelievable wages
beckOn. Thus, a priceless oppor
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MASKED MEN
STAY NEGRO
HELD in JAIL

MARIANA, Fla, June 16.-
Cellos Harrison. S1,year- Ne
gro charged with killing a white
man. was taken from the Jack
son County jail early today by
four masked men and apparently
dubbed to death, Deputy Sheriff
A. ]. MeMullen announced.
Harrison's body was found at
daylight on road five miles
south of Mariana.
Deputy Sheriff A. ]. McMullen
said Harrison had been, killed by
blows on his head. and added:
I'VE didn't find any bullet
holes in his body"
Men Not Recognized
Night Jailer Tom Belser said
four men appeared at the jail
soon after midnight adm told him
they had a drunk man they wan
ed clicked up. When Belser open
ed the jail door, one of the men,
all of whom were masked, threa-
tened him with a pistol, while
the others took Harrison from
his cell.
Belser said he didn't recognize
any of the men and did not know
they we're masked until he had
opened the gate.
Lieut.. Reid Clifton of the state
Highway Parol headquarters in
Tallahassee and four highway
patrolmen were sent here upon
instructions from Gov. Spessard
Hollands office to help local Of
ficers. Sveral persons gathered
about the jail during the early
morning, but there was no fur
Their disturbance.
Sheriff Barley Gauss is in
Ocala attending a convention of
the state Sheriff's Association.
A coroner's jury was called to
investigate Harrison's death. Har-
rison's trial had been set for next
Monday.
Once Convicted of Staying
Harrison at one time was con-
victed for the 1910 killing of
Johnnie Mayo, filing station oper-
ator, in a robbery attempt. His
conviction was affirmed by the
Supreme Court. and then, on a
rehearing by the court, it was re-
versed on the ground that a con-
fession was not properly admis-
sable as evidence.
The indictment against Harri-
son then was mol pressed by Cir
cult Court, and Harrison was re-
leased. A new indictment was re-
turned by the aJckson County
grand jury few weeks ago, and
Harrison was being held in Jail
awaiting trial.
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JUNE MATHIS WINS ELKS ORATORICAL
CONTEST AT MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

On Thursday, June II, Miss
June Mathis won first prize in
the Elks Oratorical contest at
the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Miss Marian Morgan won second
place and Miss Jewell Wells won
third prize. First prize was fif-
teen dollars; second, ten dollars;
and third five dollars. Mrs. An
drew Radcliff, assisted by Miss
Jean Shields, sang several very
lovely numbers on the program.
The contest was attended by a
small but enthusiastic crowd.
Mr.. e. r. Chainey, Exalted
Ruler of the Elks Lodge 100,
explained that the contest was
originated to stimulate higher
interest in racial progress among
our younger students. The Es-
teemed Lee. Knight spo k e
briefly and Bro. Banks and sis
ter Wilson gave invaluable ser
vice in arranging the contest
and program.
Rev. F. B. Davis gave an i'm
pressive invocation and Miss
Idell Vertner cooperated in the
program by securing Mrs. Ruth
Branch, Mr.. James Johnston and
Mr.. P. S. Barnett as the judges
who rendered a very popular de-
cision. Bro. Banks presented the
winners their awards.
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In the interview the commit
tee had with Chief Criminal
Deputy Floyd W. Reischling,
the public prosecutor said:
4. - He, personally, doesn't
like Negroes.
2. = He was opposed to Ne
groes coming into Seattle =
despite their intensive work
TO help win the war.
8
This is the man i'm whose
handse has been placed the
impartial administration OF
law.
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DETROIT RACE RIOT

DETROIT. June 81. ~ Wide
spread race riots that cost the
lives of twenty Negroes and three
whites, one physician, and re-
suited in more than 700 injuries
to Negroes and whites alike
flickered and flared intermittent-
ly this afternoon.
Gov. Harry Kelly of Michigan,
before speeding to Detroit from
Columbus by Army bomber, or
dered Michigan state police and
state troops modified to preserve
order.
Mayor Edward ]. Jefferies, Jr..
of Detroit said he would ask the
governor to declare martial law
In the city.
About rs military policemen,
drawn chiefly from an Army post
at suburban River Rouge, arrived
at police headquarters this after
noon. They were to be assigned
to patrol duty to keep service
men out of the riot areas, police
officials said.
One cause of the emotional
disturbance that resulted in the
riots was a widespread, erroneous
report among the Negroes that a
Negro woman and child were
slain Sunday on Belle Isle, re-
creational and swimming spot in
the Detroit River.
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the committee is of the opinion
that next year with an earlier
start they might be able TO stir
up more interest in the welfare
of our young people.
The oratorical contest is an
annual event sponsored by the
various su bordinat lodges
throughout the jurisdiction. Ora
torical contests are held in var
ious regions, winner being eligi-
Bile for national honors.
Mr.. John w. Copeland, execu-
tive secretary of the East MadI-
son Branch of the YMCA direct
ed the local contest so success
fully, he was voted a distinguish
ed service cross. The honor makes
him Immediately eligible for adj
mission to the Exalted Rulers
Council.
Copeland is already making
preparations for an oratorical
contest on a grander scale next
year.
Miss June Mathis, winner of
the contest, is a graduate of
Garfield High School, being one
oft he commencement speakers.
The runners up, Misses Marion
Morgan and Jewell Wells will be
formidable contestants on any
forum.
Miss Mathis address follows:
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and struggle which are an endur-
ing part Of the spiritual heritage
Of America.
There is no more loyal group
Of our fellow citizens than the
American Negroes. north and
south. In defense of America
from attack from without. they
spring to arms in the spirit Of
Dorie Miller Of Texas. the Negro
mess boy. who. when the machine
gunner on the Arizona was kill
ed, jumped to his unappointed
place and fired the last rounds as
the ship was sinking in Pearl
Harbor.
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Sunday, June goth was high
day in Zion for our local A. M. E.
Zion Church. The Reverend L.
w. Mccoy, presiding elder of the
Washington and Califor-
MIA conferences preached at the
morning AND evening services.
The Rev. Frederick Blythwood,
pastor, will preach his farewell
sermon which closes the church
calender year of this conference
and will leave then for Sacra-
mento to attend the annual con-
ference. The Rev. George H.
Maunder and wife will also at
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tunity for Liberal Education is
ignored. The rapid pace of war
time living gears young emotions
to a dangerous speed. At such
times, we find ourselves hunting
confusedly for the balance be-
tween work and play. Reckless
ness makes it's entrance, and we
forget to prepare for the Future
in our wild efforts to capture the
essence of the Present. When
emotions are given a free rein,
morality and rectitude gallop
away. Drinking, brawling, - de-
linquency of all kinds - is the
result. However. war brings one
misfortune that is graver than
any of those already mentioned.
Sometimes the home is forgotten,
sometimes the school; but far
more sad is the case, when the
neglected one is God.
It's very easy to turn over in
bed on a Sunday morning with
yawn, and murmur, drowsily,
"oh. I'm so sleepy, I'll go to
church next week" At first one
might feel a bit guilty upon
reaching this decision, and he
will try to make amends by say
ing an extra prayer that day.
But next week it is simpler than
call of the alarm clock; and after
few more weeks it takes no eff
fort at all to burrow deep into
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WI. B. MAKES
SWEEPING DECISION
ON EQUAL PAY

In a weeping decision the War
Labor Board reclassiies white
laborer" and "colored laborers
as 'laborers with equal nav
without discrimination because of
race or color.
The unanimous decision is in
line with the PresiS IS Execu-
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Negro Wins Award

NEW YORK, June 16. - Roi
Ottley of New York, Negro jour
nalist has won the Houghton-
Mifflin Company award of S2,-
500 for books published in the
'Life-in-America" series. Ottleys
New World A-Coming," which
will be published in August, is
an inside picture of the Negro S
world with Harlem as its center.
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tend this conference which opens
June Both to July 4th. The Rt.
Rev. William Cornelius Brown,
of the Ninth Episcopal District
will preside over the conference.
We have made without charge
to the War Commission, through
the City of Seattle, the use of our
basement, which is Being used
as a dormitory for the service
men. Also the evacuation OF
aliens was handled through one
of our Social halls.
Mr.. John Gavton will be guest
soloist at IL o'clock services sun
day, June 81.
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June II, 1913

June II, 1915
The New World,
Lyon Building,
Second and James
Seattle, Washington.
Gentlemen:
Yesterday | was shown a copy
of the last issue of the New
World. Certain statements were
made therein concerning Mr..
Reischling. Chief Deputy Prose
cutor, and his views upon the
Negro question. My recollection
is that YOU quoted Mr.. Reischling
as stating first, taht he did not
like Negroes, and second. that he
was opposed to Negroes coming
into this area to help in the war
effort.
If Mr.. Reischling made these
statements, l am sure that it was
in the heat of an argument, and
they do not reflect his true be-
liefs. In any event, please let me
make it clear that l personally
feel there should be no discrim-
ination against anyone Because
of race, creed, Or political belief.
Our Federal Constitution contem-
plates that Negro should be
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I PERSONALLY Do NOT LIKE NEGROES
FLOYD REISCHLING, CHIEF CRIMINAL
DEPUTY PROSECUTOR KING COUNTY

The statement made by Deputy Prosecutor
Reischling during conference with protest Committee
directed by the W. c. F.
A letter by the King County Prosecuting Attorney
addressed to The New World does deny the state
ment of his Chief Deputy.
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TEAR GAS ROUTS RACE RIOTERS

BEAUMONT. Tex. June t.
One white man was killed today
in rioting between mobs of white
men and Negroes which started
last night after Negro assertedly
assaulted the young wife of a
defense worker.
The man was identified as Ellis
Cleveland Brown. SIS years old.
by a union card found on him.
Texas Rangers used tear gas
today in Beaumont race rioting.
A mob of 200 white men was dis
persed by the Rangers after they
had gathered on the main street
of the Negro section.
Whites and Negroes had clash
ed throughout the city since late
yesterday when a young white
mother told authorities she had
been assaulted by a Negro yard
worker.
The men, including a group
that earlier had been dispersed
by Sheriff Bill Richardson in
front of his office in the court
house, were congregated in the
heart of the Negro section.
Detective Capt. Barney Craft
of the city police force said that
Rangers first tried to persuade
the group to break up and when
the men ignored the warnings.
the Rangers tossed tear-gas
bombs, scattering the mob.
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Detroit evening times., 1943-05-16

Sprinkle tops with crushed corn
Takes and margarine. Bake, coy
cred. in moderate oven $3.50 F.
for 20 minutes: uncover and
brown. Sprinkle with minced
parsley. (Scrves g.
Detroit evening times., 1943-05-16
Potato and Cheese Loaf; Com

Potato and Cheese LOai; COM
bine . cups hot mashed potatoes,
cups mashed cottage cheese, -
cup stale bread crumbs, ., cup
minced onion. ilcup melted mar
garine. l wcll-bcaten Sgg' Cttsh
of salt, pepper and celery SAT-,
a4a-p4jx- -tnsether- thoroughly.
Turn into CREASED loaf pan
lined with wax paper. Bake, in
moderate oven C375 F. for 40
minutes. Serve hot with tomato
sauce. or crcamed mushrooms or
any crcamed green vegetable,
such as peas, spinach, etc, as
one main dish dinner serves g.
Cottage Cheese Jelly Whip;
Combine 3 egg whites, . table
Detroit evening times., 1943-05-16
Cottage Cheese spreads: Mix

Cottage Cheese Spreads: Mix
1 cup cottage cheese, Il cup
grated carrot, tablespoons
orange juice and dash of salt.
Mix l cup cottage cheese, J.,
cup minced raisins or chopped
dates. 2 tablespoons honey or any
syrup and dash Of salt.
Mix ! cup cottage cheese, y
cup minced cooked tongue, ham
or dried beef, . tablespoons chill
sauce, few drops Worcestershire,
and dash of salt and pepper