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

city II is no secret that the Ku
Klux Khan and associated pro-
! fascist groups in our city have been
dong Hitlcr's work in propaganda
ing for violence against the Negro
people. When you state that the
Negro people sent in thugs 10 start
trouble in the Sojourner Truth stu
alton" are you forgetting that the
Federal Government put the blame
exactly where il belonged by in
dieting leaders OF the National
Workers League and other fifth coll
umn groups for seditious conspiracy
in this connection? Are you denying
the evidence presented by union
leaders that fifth column elements
and the xxx are carrying on their
anti-American, anti-Negro activities
in the war plants Of Detroit?
We are forced TO conclude that
you have not forgotten these facts,
Mr. Bowling. but that you choose
to ignore them for purposes which
we can only surmise. But a public
official, such as yourself, who dis
claims responsibility for investigat-
ing the causes OF public disorder
and thus leaves the citizens OF De-
troit exposed to further violence, is
aiding and abetting the enemies o.
our country in their efforts to I'M
dermine our unity on the home
front and TO sabotage our victory
over Hitler.
The NAACP and the Negro press
need no defense against your sear.
rilous charges. Everyone knows tina
Mr.. Louis Martin. the leaders Of the
NAACP, and the Negro people, have
made great contributions to our
country's victory over Fascism. The
Negro people and their spokesmen
will continue to receive the support
of all patriotic Americans, in press
ing for full Grand Jury investiga-
tion and action by the City and
Federal authorities TO expose and
eliminate in our city all forces
working against our victory in this
war.-Sincerely yours, ROSEMARY
MUENICH, State Organizer. TWO.
AS veterans of World War I, many
Of whom possess physical Affections
and broken bodies resulting from
our military services, we have lived
in constant hope through many dis.
appointments that eventually right
would prevail and that we and our:
] might enjoy the full and unrestrict.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
Protection
Is Feared By
WarWorkers

BALTIMORE Md.-Fearing the
kind OF protection" they would re-
ceive from special police. 400 Ne
gro shipyard workers at the Bal
new-Sparrows Point yards of the
Bethlehem Steel company left the
job there July 80.
So serious is the tie-up that the
company announced business would
be closed up until Monday. Aug. 2
The trouble started Monday. July
26 when the company at last opened
school for the training OF Ne
groes as riveters and welders.
White workers went on strike pro-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07

testing admission Ct Negroes to the
training classes and stayed out one
ana. one-half days
On Tuesday. July q. the company
announced that the school would
not be open TO Negroes. whereupon
l,400 Negro employees walked of the
Job Wednesday. the 18th.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07

opportunity for all people. and as
leading women to stimulate thrift
on the part of our own people by
the invitation Of individual and CO.
operative enterprises as a means Of
Strengthening the common people Of
America in their struggle for the
extension of democratic rights and
opportunities.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
July q. 1913

July q, 1913
Prosecutor William f. Bowling,
Police Headquarters Bldg,
Clinton and Beaubien,
Detroit Mich.
} Dear Mr.. Bowling:
No words can express the indigna-
ton felt BY all honest citizens OF
Detroit upon reading in today S
newspapers your outrageous state
ment to the b-committee OF the
Mayors Interracal Committee on
the recent snti-Negro riots in our
city.
The members OF the International
Workers Order, an anti-fascist fra
ternal society including in its ranks
Negro and white Americans. regard
your statement as an intolerable in
suit to the Negro people and TO
every decent, patriotic American. II
In a shocking revelation OF Hitler
tie attitude toward the Negro peo'
pie, and all the more alarming be-
cause il comes from public Official
charged with the responsibility for
defending our democratic laws and
traditions at this most crucial
moment in our history when we are
fighting for our life against fascism
abroad and fascist influences within
| the nation.
Your statement can only serve tc
provoke further outbreaks OF vio-
lence in our city and disrupt the
growing unity of the people, as ex.
pressed in the joint efforts OF public
spirited citizens. Negro and white
to investigate the recent riots ano
eliminate their causes.
To blame the Negro people. their
press and organizations, as the big
gest instigators OF the recent race
riots" not only flies in the face o!
all the facts, but gives aid sno
comfort TO the subversive force:
who melted race violence in oul
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
July Twenty Ninth

Mr.. william F. Dowlng,
Prosecutor OF Wayne County,
Wayne County Building,
Detroit Michigan
Dear Mr.. Dowling:
Your unfortunate attack on the
Negro press has just come 10 my
attention.
II is rcsrettable that a responsible
Law enforcement officer should use
rs influence for the overt and ypeci-
&c purpose OF spreading diSunity
and 10 issuing false !nnuendoes.
Your absurd allegations are rotten
o. their very roots. because as yet
you have not presente1 any tangible
evidence which Will substantlate
your charge that the Negro press
IN any way or manner stimulated
the Detroit race riot.
On the other hand. the record Of
incompetence OF Detroit law en-
forcement officers is one. that al
ways will be disgrace on the con-
science Of the American people. or
course VIC realize that as usual a
good scapegost must be found as
ar excuse for the failure OF duly
constituted law enforcement agen-
ces 10 act.
II your imagined charges against
the Negro press are inspired by
your personal distaste for that pro-
vision IN the American constitution
which guarantees the freedom OF
the press, then the Negro press is
happy. 10 have your attack. Rest
assured that the Negro press will
continue 10 expose native fascists
and other un-Americsn activities
which are the very foundation stone
for race riots and racial clashes.
The press OF this country. Of which
Che Negro press IS a small part. is
zoe Light OF the people against dark.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
Woman Accused
OF Stabbing Man

Police disclosed that Theodore
Tatum, SO. OF 1928 Cameron avenue.
had been treated at Receiving hos
pital for stab wound to his right
side.
He told police that he had an
argument with Beatrice Hoover of
8438 Oakland over her mattress.
which she accused him OF cutting.
Police are holding her for investi-
CATION of the alleged assault.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
My Dear Messrs.

My Dear Messrs.
Bowling and Witherspoon:
I have read the article published
in the July q edition OF the De-
troit News" imputing certain state
ments to you, which, il true, do you
no credit in your respective posi-.
tons as Wayne County Prosecuting
Attorney and the Detroit Commits
sioner OF Police.
Mr.. Bowling, I am sure that your
threat to investigate the MACE
and the Negro press. in the even,
the sorely needed Grand Jury Is
called, ELECTS none of the horror
and CONSERVATION that seems to have
plagued you and others including
Mr.. Witherspoon and Mayor Jeffries
since the proposal was first broach-
ed, as they have nothing to conceal
However, your reluctance to con-
sent to such an investigation. con.
Quoted, Of course, by truly imrar-
tial individual or group Of indi.
viduals. cannot fail to suggest to
many that you and others fear the
consequences feeling which you
should not permit to grow.
II everyone connected with the
municipal government were found
blameless and insufficient evidence
Of subversive activities revealed
would not feeling Of greater con-
! fdence in our government be en-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07

ed rights of citizenship guaranteed
by our Constitution and so eloquent
ly referred to by our political lead
ers as our Democratic form OF gov
eminent
To us il has been in the words OF
one writer A thing hoped for but
not seen Our aspirations are those
OF other Americans who crave a
chance TO work for a living; the
right TO aspire to better jobs through
earned promotions by acquired
skill and TO live and rear our fami-
lies in decent homes with whole
some surroundings. We shall con-
tend for this right and will be salts
fed with nothing less. We believe
that many fair-minded individuals
and organizations are sympathetic
to our attitude and have the cour-
age to champion justice and fair
play towards all people.
We take this method to express
70 you our appreciation and thanks
for your attitude and fearless fight
in the conflict growing out OF our
unfortunate race riot of June 81 and
% in this city. Thank you kindly. -
Yours for Law and Order. TOM
PHILLIPS POST No. 1874, The
American Legion. Herbert U. White,
Americanism Chairman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07

ness. Our columns are one, OF the
few channels through which failure
can be exposed and mistakes cor
rcCtcd,
Now that you have hurled your
malicious. confused words the great
Negro press Of this country de-
mands that you present the facts,
or any other information which you
use as basis or your unfounded
rumor. Until you do this. you will
stand on the record OF infamy Of
our democracy Sincerely yours,
JOHN II. SENGSTACKE.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
United Rubber Workers OF America
LEGAL Union No. l0l
a. CsncseA Avenue
Detroit, Mlchlgan

The following kilograms are De-
jng released which were sent TO
Prosecutor VIM. z. Bowling and
Governor Harry A. Kelly, respect
lively:
Prosecutor VIM. Z. Bowling
City Hall
Detroit. Michigan
Statements attributed TO you in
Free Press Tuesday, July 81 more
suitable 10 member OF Ku tlux
Khan than 10 public prosecutor You
forget that NAACP has long and
honorable record and president OF
local NAACP shared platform SUM-
day with Vice President OF the
United States. Your threat against
reputable men and women, Negro
end non-Negro. is worthy OF the
hooligans you are supposed to bring
20 justice The only way you can
GEAR yourself OF stigma OF ois-
loyalty 10 and obstruction OF the
war indicated by your divisive
statements is 10 proceed at once
for investigation requested by May
ors Committee or resign.
Governor Harry A. Kelly,
State Capitol,
Lansing, Michigan
II law permits, request that you
o.. once begin proceedings for re-
movsl OF Public Prosecutor Wm. Z
Bowling OF Detroit for statements
made by him appearing in Free
Press July 81 which disqualify him
ss public officer. Attack on NAACP
and Negro press shows prejudice
worthy OF Nszi official.
The above kilograms were sent
"a the above mentioned officials By
President John Marmon)
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-07
Barrage OF Letters Blast Dowlngs Outburst On Riot

Witherspoon. to carry the genius for
figures which you displayed in the
article discussed one step further
and make proper deduction from
the record of the dead resulting
from the recent race riots - Is
Negroes and nine whites? You ap-
parently became winded after COM
pleting your deductions from the
record of the injured thus alb
solving your Police Department OF
all blame.
Finally. Messrs. Bowling and
Witherspoon. would it not be more
realistic and fairer to the Negro to
apply the following test in guiding
your actions and public utteransesY
What action would I take, what
would I do, what would I think,
how would feel. if positions were
reversed and had TO submit to the
injustices that have been the heri-
tsge of Negroes of yesterday and
today and will be the heritage OF
their entire progeny of the future
unless complete re-orientation in
the thinking of many white Ameri-
cans occurs? Yours very truly,
(Mr) LONNIE SAUNDERS. 6427
Vinewood Street Detroit, Mich.
From the Chairman Of the National
Defense Committee of the National
Association Of Colored Women
PROPOSAL THAT:
The National Association con-
dennis the discriminatory and segre-
gated indignation of Negro women
into the armed forces as not being
in accord with the spirit OF our
constitution and the pronounce
ments Of our chief executive and
national leaders in respect to the
detectives of the war.
In making this proposal the chair
man stated that one of the most
certain methods of wiping out in
justice and discrimination is by the
administration Of the armed forces
Of our country migrating citizens
into units OF the armed services
without regard to color.
Segregation is becoming the fixed
pattern in the armed forces and
suggests to the civilian population
adoption OF a similar practice in
civilian pursuits.
The chairman, Mrs. Gragg, urged
full participation Of the women OF
the national association in the de-
tense activities conducted by the
civilian defense councils in their
respective local communities.
She encouraged them to take ad-
vantage of training in OCD, defense
industry and other programs.
She called upon them to support
the NAACP and other militant
groups in their fight for equality OF
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07

served, il will pay 20 put in an
early autobiography for
State-owned and city owned
lands. There's going TO be a big
demand for these lots.
In line with the increased
size of garden recommended,
the Detroit department OF rec
reation is increasing the size Of
its plots in community gardens
10 30x50 feet given above as n
minimum. Probably other cities
will follow suit.
We'll said one man when he
heard the new state of affairs,
IF I'm 10 grow bigger garden,
will i be able to get more fer
tilizer?' That situation seems
10 he looking up. In fact, there
will probably be more nitrogen
in fertilizers tor "A.
In this part of the country
instead Of 1877. well prob
ably get "A 4-l2-4 or maybe even
the 5-l0-5 that is intended for
the east. II depends on whether
we're considered 10 be in the
east or in the middle west.
Spray materials will be avail
able in approximately the same
quantity as last year. Some will
be a little Short-some a little
long. II will pay 10 save all
that are left over and store
carefully so they do not deteri-
crate
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Reassuring Song

At this writing. They're
Either too Young or too Old"
from the picture. Thank Your
Lucky Stars" is the hit song of
the day. And this lyric. by
Arthur Schwartz and Frank
Loesser. probably has the most
laughs and is most consoling OF
them all.
If you arc familiar with It's
verses. you know how IL reas-
surcs the boy AT war that the
rfrE -t1nmc-1s,1tttt- tt1e-XatttnE
rapturously for his return
since there are nothing but
grandpas and boy scouts left;
and they're either too gray or
too grassy green. It's either the
wheelchair or the basSinet!"
Not very romantic-but cheer
ing news for the boys!
Oh. yes, / take il all back!
The song writer's OF today are
as good, and just a little bit
better than ever beforehand
far more prolific. And today's
war songs have it all over those
OF World War /. Like a tent!
Now will somebody put a nickel
In the iuke box? Give us stir
ring war song with n laugh!
copyrlght, 1913. by KING Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Seeds Plentiful

The seed situation seems sat-
isfactory. There is more seed
on hand this fall than there was
last The crops of seeds in most
cases are larger than they were
last year though Of course a
lot Of the seed viii 20 10 foreign
countries 10 help them feed
themselves. The only seeds that
may be short will be those of
the cole crops -cabbagcs and
their close relatives.
Since as human beings We
crave food we might as well
face the fact of growing all our
own supply Of vegetables. Order
ing fertilizer during the slack
season in winter, speaking for
land early and ordering seed
extra early are all WAYS OF
meeting the situation with our
heads nigh.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Appet izinq
Pancakes

BREAD PANCAKES are a
pleasing addition 10 the pan
cake family Brisk fan eve
nings call for the revival Of
these stesming hot cakes, and
mHdc WITH enriched bread they
are tasty treats. To make
bread pancakes soften 8 slices
Of enriched bread IN 2 cups Of
milk. Mash bread and add 2
well-bcaicn eggs, teaspoon
salt. / cup butterrnilk. TO which
] teaspoon soda has been added.
] cup milk and "a cups en-
riched -four. Mix we'll and drop
by tablespoons on well-greased
skillet Brown on both sides.
Serve with syrup.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
VIII Be immortal

Then Irving Berlin wrote
God Bless America" and fol.
lowed with White Christina"
o. two songs which will be i'm
mortal Two songs which clutch
az he heart,
And then came the first real
lNaE-Snng- 81 .-Il2pa i2a-tAe- ord
and Pass the Ammunition" su-
thOrcd by Frank Loesser "A
swell marching song that gets
in your blood and sends
tinCle up and down your spine.
a warm. quick. lively song
the sort that appeals 10 the
fighting man, and keeps ms
feet from tagging a morale
builder The boys will remem-
Der this song as long as the
veterans Of World War l have
remembered over There"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Humorous
War Songs
Build Morale
BY HELEN ROWLAND

WHAT is the best morale
W builder in wartime =? A song
with a hit and a laugh; a song
which the boys can sing as they
plarch; a courageous. cheerful.
.Nchy song that lifts up their
: Wits. That's the sort Of song
the boys want --- and never
forget
So many stirring. tuneful-
even beautiful songs have
come out OF this war already
that my face is positively YER
million lipstick red, Because
less than TWO years ago ! de-
fled any songw ritter 20 turn out
any war song that would equal
"Cher There or "MadamoiSclle
FIpm Armcnticres IN charm
or spirit Or even Pack Up
Your Troubles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
a Good Lauqh

"Pass the Ammunition" was
followed by so many good war
songs IN quick succession that
il made Us dizzy Cheerful.
sancy lifting war songs. all
touching the soldier from a ro-
mantle or humorous angle. All
ks..ffaie butiders. without gloom
melodramaticS All songs
~h "oomph" and a good laugh!
"ThiS Is the Army. Mr..
Jones and Johnny Doughboy
Found p Rose In Ireland and
Heiirt m Wy 7t---r e- sort Of
songs that you sing with a
smile launty impudent, 100
per cent American songs. Only
An American boy can laugh. and
sing his way triunphantly
through a war,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Plan Larger
Garden, for A.
BY ISABEL FUCKER
Detroit Times Garden Editor

WHATS In store for IA?
w Well. first of all, according
to Paul r. Krone, who heads
the states victory gardens,
we're all going to be asked to
have larger gardens. That is,
all of use who didn't have a
vegetable space larger than BOX
so feet are going to be asked 10
grow a garden of at least this
size. And all of us who can
possibly obtain the land are TO
be- urged to grow all Of our
own vegetables-to feed the
family all winter as well as all
summer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Increase Size

Know what this means7 II
means that arrangements should
be made right now in as far as
its. possible for the land for
next years garden. Since il is
usual that first come is first
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07

The so-callcd modern wife" often dis
trusts the half-knowledge gathered dur
ing her adolescence. But. instead OF en-
terlnR wIfehood fully equipped with the
intimate facts she needs, she resorts to
over-strong solutions OF acids for the
douchc which can actually burn. scar and
even desensltIze delicate tissue.
Today such risks are needless. Science
has gwen womankind a safe-yet amaz-
ingly powerful liquid for the douche,
Zonite. So powerful IS Zonite. 10 kills i'm
stantly all germs and bacteria with which
II comes IN contact Deodorizcs-by ac-
tially destroying odors, leaving no tell
tale odor of its own. Protects personal
daintincssi Yeti Zonite is non-caustic,
non-poIsonous. safe for delicate tissues.
Over 20,OOO.0O0 bottles already bought.
For modern hyeicnic protection you may
never have known before, get Zonite at
your druggist today.
Free Booklet Tells Intimate Focis Every
q Young Wife Should Know
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07

ADvERTisEMENT
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07

M HELP fighting here and overseas our gallant
1r allies fighting all over the world nsghbors who
sIV keeping America strong and good for postwar security
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-13
SECRETARY ~ ARMY

Armed with documentary sub
pcnas the Dies agents entered
the offices Of the JapaneSe-Amcrl-
can Citizens League IN a large
apartment building near down
town Washington.
They found that The secretary
Joseph KanaSawa. mad been taken
into the army under the war
departments recent and bitterly
protested program Of japanese
American eniStmeni>
National headquarters ~ the
japanese = a merican Citizens
League is at Salt Lake city a
gathering place Of japanese who
accepted an army invitation "a
leave The West Coast before com
puly0ry evacuation 10 tho rcloCa-
tIun centerS began carly last year
After conclusion Of q >ubCom-
mItIee hearing now under way nj
Los Angeles. the en'Ire Dies com
mittco is scheduled 10 begin hear
ingS In Washington June - on
possible deeper sIgnihcance~ o'
the War Relocation Authority :
program OF lcmcucc toward Japa-
reSe m the ConterS. particularly
the WRA.s stubborn wholesale
release of Japanese IN the face Of
evidence of open and concealed
dl~IONaffl ~ thp United States.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-13
Chinese Troops
Attack Sungtse
Reinforced Jsps Still
Cling TO Base al Ichane

CHUNGKING. June - up
Chinese forces battling toward the
big japanese base of Ichang have
Surged along the south shore OF
The YangtSe River in western
Hupeh Province and now are at
lacking the port of SungtSe. a
Chinese Communique reported
today
Despite the advance which
brought the recapturc OF several
Straiegical points south of
SungtSc. 80 miles below Ichang.
the reinforced japanese were
clInging 10 the area.
NEW DELHI, India June -
OUP) - American and British
bomber and fighter formations,
striking deep into enemy territory
Friday from Akyab in the west
to Thai i'm the south, destroyed
Japanese railroad installations,
oil storage tanks and A headquar-
tiers building, Allied communlques
reported today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-13
Realtors Deny 0PA
Has Helped Owners

WASHINGTON. June T. TIP
The National Association oi
Real Estate Boards today accused
the OPA OF attempted decep
uon Of the public in lis state
mtnt that residential real estate
owners have benefited under rem
control.
'In n seIf-contradictory state
ment," the ASSOCIATION SAID,
"OPA after publicly proclaim
ing that rent control has saved
tenants millions Of dollars as
SPrtS that residential real estate
~ i'm far better earning posi-
tion under rent control than
without control"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-13
Legion Seeks
Labor War Pat

Fifty American Legionnaires
Saturday opened two-day CON
ference designed TO map a pro-
gram OF better understanding be
tween the veterans and labor 10
fuElher the war effort.
The pEoytam aS drafted here,
according 10 Edward Dekeyser,
witt be presented a1-rte Legion
convention IN September
Speakers AZ the Saturday SeS-
sion were Frank Y MHtel. De-
troIt AL leader: Brig Gen. y.
McCoach OF the army engineers.
and Cmdr. John r. Perry OF the
navy SeabecS
Martel urged the Legion 10 con-
Sider postwar planning 10 combat
unemployment and foster a better
understanding between manage
mCnl and labor