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Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
FIGHTER FATHERS HOLD
ORGANIZATION MEETING

Fort No of the Fathers of
Fighters will be organized in FL
Centre Sunday by men with sons in
the armed forces Of the United
States The organization meeting
will take place in Judge Thomp-
sons court room in the county court
house at 2:30 p. m, it was an
nounced Saturday by j. E. Burns,
FL Centre vice-president of the or
ganization. Each city in Imperial
county will organize fort and OBJ
tain a charter from the national
headquarters in El Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
Dual Citizens Nav
Lose U.S.. Rights

SACRAMENTO, April 10. - up
The California Senate today
passed a joint resolution memorial
izing Congress TO forfeit the citi-
2enship of persons holding dual
citizenship in any other country.
one Of the anti-Japanese recon-
mendations included in a 2O-month
survey by the joint committee on
un-American activities
The resolution by Senator Clair
Engle, Red Bluff, went to the As
sembly by unanimous vote. Engle
declared IL would place further re-
strictions ON japanese now intern
ed by the government and serve to
protect Americans after the war
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
SHRINERS TO MEET

Annual get-together of the I'M
perial Valley Shrine club will take
place Saturday, April II, at pm.
in MeXicali. at the Casa Blanca
cafe. A large delegation of San
Diego Shriners is expected, accord
ing to w. A. Scheniman, president
of the club
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
Crossing Law Held
Unconstitutional!
CContinued from Page

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under 2l .:ears Of age from enter
ing establishments in Mexicali where
liquor is dispensed. Gov. Taboada
said he would contact every liquor
licensee in MeXicali and tell him
to keep American minors unaccom-
panied by parents or guardians out
of their places of business.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
Death Misses as
z Land in Chute

Continued from Page /
suffering frcm a broken leg and
shock. Elwell was unhurt.
The navy praised ElWell for his
bravery in rescuing Gibson after
the two had landed. They said that
Elwell could have made certain of
his own safety by freeing himself
Instead he guided the parachute
into the wind and the suction pulled
the two men into the shore.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
Scanning Y.
News Horizon
OBTAINS DIVORCE

An intelsocu,ory divorce was
granted in Imperial county supe-
rior court Friday to Leonard d.
Stringfellow from Helen Lydia
Stringfellow. He accused her of
extreme cruelty.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
LEGIONNAIRES ASK
FATHERS TO MEET

Fathers of Fighters were invited
to attend Tuesday nights meeting
of Boyce Aten post of the Ameri-
can Legion as the guests of Com
mander Felix Lehman. it was an
nounced Saturday. The meeting
will be in Veterans Memorial hall
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
DECREE GRANTED

Nora Lee Mendenan Friday. OBJ
tanned an interlooutory divorce
lrom Phillip Ray Mendenall on the
sfounas of extreme cruelty.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
FOLLOWS PLAN


FOLLOWS PLAN
The policy was determined with
the full concurrence" of the office
of price administration. Davis said.
He said that in conformity with
President Rooseyelt's hold the
line" anti-inflation order, it will
cause no increase in living costs.
The office of price administra-
ton. meanwhile, was preparing to
roll back some retail commodity
prices which Officials said would
save housewives "a tidy sum" No
indication was given. however, as
tC where the first cuts would be
made. Experts said it would not
Be possible to roll back all prices
which now are above those pre-
vailine on Sept. IS, 1942-the price
stabilization goal.
AS for reports that poultry prices
might be reduced. il was said at
OPA that little consideration had
been given TO that. but there had
been some talk of increases prior
to the Presidents new order.
ACUTE SITUATION
Davis said recent hog prices Of
from 81 to Sl50 above levels re-
Elected b. current wholesale pork
ceilings have resulted in an "excep-
tionally acute situation" making it
advisable to prepare for ceilings on
live hogs.
Immediate consideration also is
being given to the establishment of
effective readjustments" in the
live cattle prices if the existing
measures do not prove effective in
reducing producer prices, Davis
said.
The program is intended to cur
tail recent sharp increases in hog
production and shift emphasis TO
greater dairy and poultry produc-
ton.
Davis advised hog growers not TO
increase breeding for 1943 fall far
rowing by more than IS per cent
above the 1912 level The l943
spring pig crop was "a per cent
above the 1912 spring pig crop
Davis said an increase of only five
per cent in fall farrowing would be
required to meet the overall goal
of Is per cent more pork this year
than last.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
British, Yankees
Stream TO North

merchant vessel was torpedoed and
sunk by U-boat early this month
off the east coast. Survivors were
landed at Miami.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
Marine Tells ofMurder
Of Girl In Lower Berth

ALBANY, Ore, April I0.-(UP)-'
The murder trial of Robert E. Lee
Folkes, 2l, Negro dining-car cook,
in the Lower Is" knife Staying case
was postponed until Monday owing
to the illness of Defense Attorney
Leroy l.. LOmaX cf Portland.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11

Continued from Page II
States Lightning fighters between
Sicily and Tunisia On Monday
Lightnings shot down Is similar
Axis air transports
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
ATTACK GERMANY

The steady attacks of Allied air
forces on Germany and the Axis
arsenal in general continued when
ever weather permitted and RAF
bombers struck again at Duisberg
and an assortment of Ruhr Valley
targets. Eight Raj bombers were
missing but the attack added to
the weight of a Furnishing raid by
Raj Mosquito light bombers on
Cologne late Friday and to scattered
blows on other areas.
In the Atlantic war, the navy an
nounced that enemy submarines
have reappeared off the U. S. east
coast after an absence of more than
seven months.
The disclosure was made in an
announcement that a medium sized
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11

ALBANY Gre, April 1O.-tUP)-
A few minutes after the pretty
bride in lower 13 was murdered, a
marine private in the berth above
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-11
Davis Announces
Food Program
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Continued from Page l.
ed out for live hog ceilings if
present control measures do not
result in a downward adjustment
in prices in a reasonable time. &"
Evening star., 1943-03-07

Very few people 60 through this park at this
time of the year. There are dense evergreens
behind us, and it might be days before they
found you; by then I'd be far out of reach
You see, I've been thinking about it ever
since Trotter phoned, and -"
He stopped suddenly and glanced down the
path. Someone was walking toward us, and
for an instant hoped that it was Niels.
"A bum," Mr. Haupt whispered fercely.
Don't make move, and don't speak,
The man came on, silhouetted against the
street light behind him, his coat collar turned
up, his shoulders hunched YEARLY. He
stopped, few yards away, picked up some
thing white, and put it in his mouth.
Then he started searching forlornly in his
pockets for a match to light the cigarette
butt he had just salvaged.
Please turn 10 page IL
TW-3-7-<3
Evening star., 1943-03-07
my stomach tied in tight, aching little knot

my stomach tied in tight, aching little knot
- was a murderer.
II can't help wondering" he said, why
you, or your paper, should be interested IN
me-" We were at the corner; he guided me to
the right, instead of crossing the intersecting
street. Directly ahead of us was the little park
behind the Hotel Regent.
Authors are interesting people" said,
praying that part of the truth would serve,
and still not be too revealing. Especially
authorities"
"I'm afraid you flatter me"
But you are writer, aren't you
Evening star., 1943-03-07

feet why - yes" said. "You see - I'm
a reporter -"
Mr. Haupt stared at me, and seemed to
make up his mind about something. Il was
just going for my customary postprandial
walk" he said. would you care to join me?
I'm sure l have no idea why the Fourth
Estate should be interested in me, but il I'm
to be interviewed. I'm sure it can be managed
while take my evening stroll"
didn't want to 60 with the man. was
afraid of him. Afraid OF his eyes; of his power
full hands But knew that if l refused he
might become suspicious.
That's very nice of you" said. walked
as slowly as possible hoping that by some
miracle Niels would meet us before we left
the hotel But he didn't, and in few seconds
was walking down the street with man /
knew - with degree of assurance that had
Evening star., 1943-03-07

EYES, of sort But how do you happen to
know so much about me?'
"Oh, newspaper people learn all sorts of
things" said, as lightly as could. We were
almost to the park now.
"I'm afraid that's not very helpful an
swer. Frankly, I'm curious" He laughed
softly, and touched my elbow to guide me
across the street; deserted at this time of year,
and dimly lighted.
mr. Trotter told me about you" said.
"And - let's not walk in the park, please.
It's such dismal place, on winters night "
We MOUNTED the far curb; Mr.. Haupt took
his hand from my elbow, and thrust it into
the pocket of the tweed topcoat. Something
hard nudged me in the side.
That's gun.' Mr.. Haupt said gently.
"Just keep right on walking, please"
Evening star., 1943-03-07

had just seated myself when man saun-
tered up to the desk and stopped. He was a
stocky man, about fifty, definitely thickened
in the mid-section with face just beginning
to grow fabby. He wore covert cloth suit
rather too youthful for his years, and carried
a tweed topcoat.
saw the clerk nod and smile, and his eyes
swept the lobby until they found me. Then
he said something to the stocky man, who
turned and came directly toward me.
I'm Charles Haupt." he bowed. The
clerk tells me you were inquiring about me"
lurched - that's the very word - to my
Evening star., 1943-03-07

gasped, and for an instant l thought my
knees were going to fail me.
But III don't understand -"
Our mutual friend, Mr.. Trotter phoned
me after you left" explained Mr.. Haupt in
a voice which was suddenly grim. He thought
l might not care to be interviewed. He told
me all about your little visit, and the ques-
tions you asked" The gun felt harder against
my side Tell me all about it now" Mr..
Haupt ordered And don't lie, or by glory.
I'll let you have it where you stand!"
was afraid of his voice. 1t was the voice
of man breaking up under strain, and l had
often heard Nies say that the most dangerous
person was not the hardened crook, but a des-
perate man not used to gun.
LOUD we - sit down." asked. Il think
I'm going to faint" There was some truth in
that, but not much. felt wobbly, but was
much too excited to faint. wanted to sit
down because that would keep us, for time,
from going still deeper into the park.
There's bench. But don't try anything
Just sit - and talk"
He sat down close beside me, his topcoat
unbuttoned and thrown open. The gun still
prodded me- "Talk!" he commanded.
well. am a reporter. found slip of
paper with -"
"Where?"
"On the street. So -"
"Where?" he repeated.
On in front of the Mitchell Hotel
Il think that's lie," Mr.. Haupt said
why should you be so deeply interested in
something you just happened to pick up on
the street,"
81 guess it was just a womans curiosity.
That sounded weak even to me- 1t must have
sounded very weak to MIR. Haupt.
You're a reporter" he said, land there
was murder committed in that hotel last
night, wasn't there?"
why - yes. l. believe so.
''Oh, you believe so, do you?" Mr.. Haupt's
voice was ragged again. well, my inquisi-
tive friend, you were too nosey and too bright
for your own good. I'm not going to the chair
Evening star., 1943-03-07

fOr-that little tramp.
you can't get away
with it anyway" l
said, with a boldness
which must have
sprung from sheer des-
peration. The cards
were all on the table
now. The hotel clerk
saw you leave with me,
"You forget one
thing" Mr.. Haupt
said. "If l let you 60,
they'd be sure to get
me. This way, l have
an excellent chance.
Evening star., 1943-03-07

Which he finished"
Exactly" Niels agreed. so it boils down
to this: we have phony name, description
which would fit twenty per cent OF the adult
males in this country, and this William Kirby
thing - for whatever it's worth.
What do our police say about him."
Him? Them, you mean! There's half-a-
dozen Dale Wilson's. All present or accounted
for except one, and he's in Iceland"
"You couldn't pick up his trail - Wilson's,
l mean - at the railroad station?'
mot thing. You know how crowded the
stations and the trains are these days. We
drew complete blank there"
Niels tipped out his watch. Have to
suam. honey" he said, and gave me hasty,
husbandly kiss. Night, now"
mot yet" l said firmly "Niels, let me
have that paper, will you?'
Why"
I've got hunch. Let me play it, Niels -
bleas<!"
That word, in that tone of voice, had
worked for me before. 1t worked for me now.
"You win," grumbled Niels, handing me
the folded slip of paper. But what's your
hunch? If you're thinking of advertising
trademarks - that's what it looks like to me
- forget it. I've talked to half dozen adver-
Using executives; they all say both the name
and design are unfamiliar
I'm not talking" l said.
Fine stuff Well, hang onto that paper for
dear life, darling; it, the only thing we have
to 90 on; it S highly irregular -
Il know, darling; know" kissed him.
good. bye now!''
WIrHIN the next half-hour l talked to three
men: my cousin Greg, friend of his named
Jim - that was just brief telephone con-
versation - and to Mr.. Trotter.
1t was Mr. Trotter, tall and spare and
kindly who sent me to the Hotel Regent; one
of our less pretentious hotels some distance
out from the business district, and adjacent
to a small park. The desk clerk on duty was
young man with mustache.
Yes, he admitted, Mr.. Charles Haupt
was registered. Was Mr.. Haupt in? He was;
he was having his dinner in the Crystal Room.
There had been phone call for him, and the
page had located him there.
thanked him. and started looking for the
telephone booths. They were just around the
corner from the desk. had little trouble
with the management of the Peacock Club,
where Niels farewell dinner was being held,
but finally got Niels on the wire.
"Ive located Mr.. Wilson," said casually
- anyway, tried to make my voice casual
'Only his name isn't Wilson, but Haupt.
He's in 8l4 at the Regent I'm in the lobby
now, 50 after you've wined and dined. drop
by and we'll pick him up
This isn't gag?" Niels' voice was sharp.
"Of course mott"
Then III be there inside of five minutes.
Stay right where you are and don't start any
thing under any circumstances
'Ill be good" promised, but Niels never
heard it. He'd hung up.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-04
BY IRENE DIGGS

HAVANA (ANP)-I have Just
finished an interview with DR..
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-04
Cuban Leader Is Helping
Found Race Study Center

Fernando Ortiz OF whom one Of his
critics in commenting on his place
in Cuban thought and life said, He
was the most useful Cuban OF his
time" and 1.-The greatest force in
Cuban cultural life since Cuba be-
came republic"
He is genial. emanating a warmth
OF personality. scholarly and frank
in the expression OF his opinions.
a prolific winter. civic leader. edi-
tor and publicist. and founder OF
the Institution Hispanocubana de
Culture which Is strong integra.
ting force OF the culture OF Cuba
with that Of Europe. the United
States and Latin Americs. He Is
not only known rs an authority for
his scientific, economic and social
Interpretation OF the role played by
tobacco and sugar in Cuban life
but for his erudite monographs and
more than 20 years Of interest and
research on the place of the Negro
In Cuban culture.
He has Just returned from Mexico
City where he was the delegate OF
Cuba for the First 'Interamerican
Congress OF Demography. This Is
an attempt to organize an interna-
tional study Of the indigenous pop
ulations Of America which of neces-
sity will include the study Of the
Negro peoples.
There was an attempt TO set up
this organization In the United
States but racial prejudice immed-
lately raised its hoary head when
II was proposed to found a center
for study especially consecrsied 10
that OF the histories and cultures
OF the Negro population OF America
There was also opposition from the
delegation from Argentina in Mex
leo City.
In this organization DR.. Ortiz
was a guiding force and on the
18th OF October In Mexico City
there was created in conformity
with the laws OF Mexico an Inter
national Institute Of Afro-American
studies. Another paradox for there
are practically no Negroes in Mex
leo since the mixture there is es-
sen,ially Spanish and Indian. Not
wthstanding. Mexico City thus be-
came the cradle for Afro-American
studies not only In America, nor
on a scale interamerican. but in the
world. DR.. Ortiz Is the director
and among those on the executive
committee are Melville Herskovits,
Alain Locke and Arthur Rames.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-04
Ne,u FEPC Office
Opens In Atlanta
Staff Is Set Up

ATLANTA. CAMP - Headquar.
:ers for the Atlanta regional office
Of the FEPC opened Tuesday with
A. Bruce Hunt. white, Roanoke.
Va. lawyer, as the regional director.
The atlanta office. Mr.. Hunt re-
vealed at his initial press confer
ence Wednesday, will invest gate
and correct grievances arising out
OF discriminatory employment prac-
tees based upon race, creed. color
or national origin, End its jurisdic.
ton will consist Of war industries,
labor unions and government de-
partments and agencies in the states
Of Georgia, South Carolina, Florida,
Alabama. Mississippi and Tennes-
zee.
The initial staff Of the new re.
gionAl office. the trst sstablished
In me S0uth, swnls consist % tws
field sxaminers, whose appoint
ment will take place In the nea,
future and Regional Director Hunt
More than l20 active cases orisi,
mating within this region will Be
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-04
Negro Soldiers Have Earned
Share OF HOnOrs In Battle

In the gobal
In the hierarchy of distinguished soldiers.
Private George Wetson OF Birmingham Ala, received Dis
ngushed Service Cross for extraordinary herom Southwest
Pacific March 8,
For exceptionally
Guadacana March
ceived the Legion OF Merit They Private Glass Ben w
Senatobia Miss;
Neal Rulevlle Miss, and
Sergeant Charles Bsynes Chicago H. Silver
Star for exhibited Algerian
air Another Silver Star Mack
OF Brenham, Texas. for bravery India 1912.
the Distinguished Service Cross TO the Good Conduct Medal
Between the 1862 soldiers
were awarded 81 Congressional Medals Of Honor 81 Distinguished
Service Crosses Since
reference
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-04
Hear First All-White
PeOnage Case In Ga.

SAVANNAH, Ga.-tANP) - The
first peonage case in Georgia his
tory In which all principals were
white. got under way in federal
district court Tuesday when
woman testified that J. T. Pierce,
tavern operator. had secured her
release from state prison and forced
her TO work in his rosdhouse and
fill dates with men
Pierce is charged with violating
the peonage statute in an indict-
ment returned last month. He Is
alleged 10 have held II women and
girls in a condition OF peonage'
by compelling them against their
will 10 work as mattresses. hostesses
and clerks. He denied the charges
at a preliminary hearing.
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Name Organization
Sgt. Henry Johnson 9th Cavalry
Sgt. George Jordan 9th Cavalry
lst Sgt Alexander Kelly 9th Colored Trps.
Pvt. Fitz Lee 10th Cavalry
Sgt William McBryar 10th Cavalry
lst Sgt Robert Pinn 5th Colored Trps
Sgt. Thomas Shaw 9th Cavalry
Sgt Emanuel Stance 9Th Cavalry
Pvt VIM. H. Thompkins 10th Cavalry
Pvt Charles Veal 4th Colored Trips.
Pvt Augustus VALLEY 9th Colored Trips.
Pvt George H. Wanton 10th Colored Trips.
LIST Sgt. Moses Williams 9th Cavalry
CPL William o. Wilson 9th Cavalry
Sgt Brent Woods 9th Cavalry
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-04

First authorized 1862 Honor
nted the Congress- the highest decoration awarded
the United States Government
The Distinguished Service Cross the highest
January 1913 confirmed July
g. 1918.
Medal
Negro 1853 when Sergeant William Carney Company saith
Massachusetts, Coored Infantry received the honor for conspicuous gall
any Fort Wagner South Carolina July 10 Of that
The stated in that when the shot
the soldier the led planted
the coors When fell back brought off flag
under fierce fire in which twice severely wounded"
through number Negroes who
acclaim valor legion The the 81
Congressional Medal and
follow:
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Here's The
ANSWER
sy CHARLES AuM
A.-Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

A.-Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
"A & T college at Greensboro.
NC, 1t. Col Raymond r. Edwards
was recently named commanding
officer.
A.-1st 1t. William A. Campbell
Of the Goth pursuit squadron. he
participated In the raid on Pantel.
leria island in the Italian campaign.
Ale analyses the vital ma.
terials used in the production Of
Diesel engines, in the metallurgicaJ
laboratory OF electro-motive divi.
sion Of General Motors Corp. Mr..
Vaughn Is the first Negro to hold
such a position with Electro-Motive
division.
A.--Lincolnvi1le.
A--Social Lodge No. I. f.A.A.M.,
which was chartered June Q, ls25.
A-Juns n 1887. He won. the
uals- keA s1snase IN 2raAAAslk -
Chicago
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VM,'':':MA3.
ANSWER???
BY w. DOUGLAS BROWN
For AMP

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conduct the London Philharmonic
orchestral
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iege to have an army specialized
training assignment and reclaSsi-
fication until
Q.-who was the first Negro flyer
20 drop bombs on Italian soil In the
present war?
Q.-Whst Is the job held by John
c. Vaughn OF La Grange. nj!
Q.-What Is the only all Negro
town in the state Of South Carolina
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sonic lodge in Washington. DC.1
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worlds heavyweight championship
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-04
Name
for conspicu,

Name Organization
Sgt Edw. l. Baker Jr. 10th Cavalary
Pvt William H. Barnes 18th Colored Tips.
LIST Sgt Powhatan Beatty 5th Colored Trips :,
Pvt. Dennis Bell 10th Cavalry.
Sgt Thomas Boyne 9th Cavalry
LIST Sgt Jas II. Bronson 5th Colored Trps
Sgt. William H Carney saith Mass Inf
Sgt John Denny 9th Cavalry
Sgt. Decatur Dorsey seth Colored Trps
Sgt c. A. Fleetwood Attn Colored Tips
Pvt James Gardiner 36th Colored Tips
Sgt James II, Harris 38th Colored Trips.
Sgt. Thomas Hawkins 9th Colored Troops
Sgt Alfred B. Hilton 4th Colored Trips
Sgt Milton NJ Holland 5th Colored Trips
Cpl Miles James Seth Colored Trips