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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
IL Indicted In
Negroes Death

East st. Louis, Ill. (C) ---
Charging that they were seek
ing to deprive person Of his
right to life and liberty with
cut due process o flaw, thirteen
farmers are being held for the
Staying of james Person 33,
recently honorably discharged
from the Navy. 1t was reported
that Person had frightened wom-
en- by peeking in windows Of
farm homes and there was a
posse out for him since October
18th. Frightened, Person fled
after being shot at ny Martin
Kado. He was found wounded by
Jayes Strickler, 72, n Negro
justice Of the peace. Stricken
took him home, fed him and
dressed his wounds. Later, Per.
son again became frightened by
auto headlights and fled into The
cornfield. His body was found a.
days later and the coroner's jur!
said he died Of internal hemor
] rhage.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Boy Scouts Leave
Soon For Camp

Many boys are expected to en-
Joy the facilities of Camp Clear
Fork, beautiful government
camp completed last summer, 10
Gated twenty miles west of Hot
Springs, secured by the Quapaw
Area Council for two weeks
period, beginning August / thru
August IA.
Twenty-Five troops will parti-
cipate from the following cities;
Batesville, Conway, Stuttgart
Hot Springs, North Little Rock,
Pine Bluff and Little Rock. There
are 563 active Scouts and 1o4
Scout leaders.
DR.. J. U. Parker and l., n.
Bronson are selected as Camp
Directors and J. A. Jameson,
Program Director with a COM
plete staff of medical and first
aid assistants.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Warship Named
Honoring Texas
Negro Sailor

For the first time In history a
United States warship has been
named for Negro Sailor, Roy
Harmon, who was killed in action
against Japanese forces in the
battle OF Guadalcanal, last No
vember. while serving aboard the
USS San Francisco. ...
Secretary of the Navy Frank
Knox assigned the name, the De-
st,oyer Escort Harmon. honoring
the mess attendant, LIST Glass, U.
s. N, who was awarded the Navy
Cross posthumously for his heroic
effort. The ship will be launch
ed Sunday, July rs, and his moth
err, Mrs. Naunita Harmon Carroll
Of Cuero, Texas, will sponsor the
new ship.
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amount, q contribution Of $17.0O
from the. now defunct Boys Club
$500 from the Civitan Club
(white), and $24.OO which came
in after the Campaign closed on
Tuesday, July 18th, also $4,000
subscribed by Board members be-
fore the drive started. These
figures make a grand total Of L.
1877 members and $2,00S.50. It is
a most difficult task in a Cam
paign Of this nature to single out
any one particula rperson who
has done more work than the rest.
From the records it can be seen
that every person who gave his
time and effort accomplished
well. Nevertheless looking over
the individual production record
Of the workers these persons stand
out and are due honorable men,
ton: Rev. G. Chiffon Christian,
Acting Executive Secretary Of
the Carver Y. M. c. A. 206 MEM
bers, $231.00; Clifford f. Min
ton, Executive Secretary, Urban
League of Greater Little Rock.
1913 members, $211.00; Lottie
Burgy (police officer) IA men,
bers, $4,000; w. H. Bass, 26
members, $4,000; ]. II. McCon-
leo, So members, $4,000; Chest
er Matthews (police officer) %
members. $500; Miss Anna
Adolphus, II members, s67.50;
L. C. Bates, Publisher, State
Press, rs members, $4,000; J. R.
Butler, Director of the Ninth st.
USO and an old YMCA Secretary,
% members and s67.50.
On behalf Of the Campaign Of
frcials, the Board Of Management,
and the men and boys Of the
community. the Acting Executive
Secretary takes this means to ex-
press to all the Leaders, Work
ers and the citizens, the grateful
appreciation of the George Wash
ington Carver Branch y. M. G.
A. for the splendid vote Of con-
fidence in the purpose of the As
ISOLATION.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Crowned Queen
OF Contest

DR.. T. ]. Griffin, pastor Of
fs1ven Methodist Church, Hot
Springs, announced that Miss
Kathryn Davis rolled up 1850
Electoral votes to win thehonor
of Miss Haven Methodist
Church" in this years colorfui
Wedding Of Roses held before a
capacity house on July IA.
Miss Davis is the daughter OF
r. B. Davis and the late Mrs. r.
B. Davis, both prominent work
ers in religious fields. She was
educated in city schools of Chi
cago and took advanced training
at Philander Smith College here.
The yearly affair, originated by
DR.. Griffin, one Of the youngest
ministers in the Methodist circle
and prominently mentioned for
Episcopal honors, strengthened
the church financially when re-
ports totaled $565.25 with the
winning contestant reporting
$131.60.
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the house and obtain a motion
from his faction that all men,
bers who voted against the pas
tor be voted out. 1t Is further
claimed that certain members
made efforts to speak in their
defense, but were ruled out of
order by the pastor. who was act
Ing moderator of the meeting.
The meeting became SO heated
that the presence OF uniformed
officers was needed to prevent
violence. The injunction served
to prevent Rev. Sears from carry
Ing out his objective in dismiss
Ing his opposers.
Representatives of the defend
ants stated that under the rules
and regulations of the Baptist
church, Sears was eating in ac-
cord with his rights.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
CARVER YMCA MAKES
OFFICIAL REPORT ON
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

When the George Washington
Carver Branch Y. NJ. C. A. adopt
ed as its motto, Save Tomor-
rows Men Todya," it had no idea
that it would electrify the think
ing of the colored citizens Of Lit
tie Rock to such an extent a. to
cause them to over subscribe the
set goal Of $4,000 and 300 MEM
bers. Here is another concrete
proof that colored Little Rock
ians will rally to movements
whose purpose is to serve all the
youth in cur community. But lest
we gather all the praise to our
selves, let it be said. that num-
Der of white friends, whose names
we need not mention, have pur-
chased generous number Of
memberships for worthy boys,
and who will continue to do so
as long as we prove that we are
really interested in the main
ing agencies.
Six Division leaders entered
the Membership Campaign, each
had a number Of workers to as
sist him. The financial goal for
each was set at $4,000. Two Of
these division leaders went over
the top by leaps and bounds.
Here is the official standing of
each division leader. DR.. Leroy E.
Williams, 511 members, $670;
Mrs. w. H. Bass, 3S members,
s12450; J. H. Gipson, As mem
bers, $3.50; Mrs. Josephine Har-
rison, So members, s60.85; ]. D.
Russell, 1876 members, s323.30;
Mrs. M. l.. Williams, 343 mem
bers, s594.35. Total 1885 mem
bers. $1S60.50. Added to this
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
PLIGHT
WORKER

Despite all the laundering that
II evidenced to bring Ah0Qt dis
unity by the various non-essentfAl
governmental agencies and the
waste In public funds, there Ii
still a chance to win the war, BY
putting the responsibility entirely
ON the shoulders OF the civilian
workers. The public must keep
its shoulder to the wheel and
push toward victory while the
politicians are using all their
power in shaping up for victori-
GUS landslide for the Democratic
Party next year.
John l.. Lewis has agreed to
keep the miners busy until Oct0b-
er, providing that tine government
keeps jurisdiction over the mines.
Lewis seems to feel that the
American system Of free enter
prise that this country was built
upon giving the employer and
employee the right to bargain be-
tween themselves Is bad system.
Despite the fact that, that system
has made this one Of the richest
and most contented countries ex-
listing today And, seemingly
Lewis idea il being lauded and
favored by those in responsible
government positions. For up to
now, even in the midst Of q great
war that is menacing the safety Of
our most heritage possession
from every shore and the short
age OF manpower Is one Of our
most perplexed problems, there
has been no evidenced punish
ment for those who are sabotag-
ing our effort for maintaining
our system, but, on every hand
the government itself. il lending
cooperation to Lewis's scheme to
tear down free enterprise by
stepping In and taking over. Such
a system, can not help but to
throw us In the same category
with those of whom we are arm
ing our men daily to defend our
selves against, This practice
must cease, or else we will be un-
able to determine clearly as to
what we are fighting for, other
than to keep from getting whip
ped ourselves
Since Washington is too busy
with matters, that are from
public viewpoint, non-essential to
the war effort, the responsibility
must rest on the shoulders Of the
soldiers on the home front. We
must not under any circumstances
interrupt production of materials
essential to the war effort, and
must not allow such patriots as
John L. Lewis and others OF his
kind dls-unionize us at home
for, to do that, is simply giving
the government a chance to come
in and take over, destroying our
chances Of rehabilitation after
the war as free people In free
enterprise.
We, by no means, intend to
blame John l.. Lewis for the so
See PLIGHT--Page .
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Sentenced For
Hitting Negro

According to release from
Mobile, Alabama, James Melvin
Jackson (whitel age 20 of that
city. who participated in the rae
ial disturbance at the Alabama
Dry Dock and shipbuilding Com
pany, May Is has been sentenced
to serve two years in the Alabama
State Penitentiary for the attack
on Zenith Dock, Negro shipyard
worker.
Witnesses testified at pre-
liminary hearing in Inferior Grim
inal Court that they saw Jack
son strike Dock on the head with
hammer. Jackson admitted the
charge, but said he attacked Dock
after seeing Dock slash another
man with a knife.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Editorial
AN EXPERIMENT
WITH POSSIBILITIES

Many proposals have been
Offered with tendencies to
ease racial tensions that are
evidenced in our local trans
portation facilities. Some have
Probabilities and some are
fantastic as hell. Thus far.
none of the proposals have
been executed producing any
results.
In the first place, most of
the racial tension is imagin-
airy, and secondly, what ten
sion evidenced is more or less
propaganda from fanatics.
The Capital City Transpor-
tation Company can, however,
be congratulated on its efforts
of cooperation in trying to car
ry out some of the proposals
by placing men at the busy
points to load passengers
from the rear, for it has serv-
ed to speed traffic il nothing
else, which is vital during our
rush period.
Since proffering proposals
presently seems to be our most
strategic procedure to ease an
imaginary evil, We are falling
in line to proffer ours. Our
proposal costs nothing; in
creases no problem to the man.
power shortage nor will it les
sen the space in our over
crowded buses and cars, Meth
er does it guarantee a solution,
but we do feel that it will be
an experiment with possible
ties. Since we are at war and
all should have the same thing
at interest. white and color
ed, and realize that the over
crowded conditions are brought
about thru governmental regu-
lations that signify that Others
must exist other than our
selves, an educational pro-
gram of so-called tolerance Gas
much as we detest the word)
we do feel that it will have
possibilities. This program
can be started from the as
sembly room of the Capital
City Transportation Company
and will be an incentive meas
IRE for the public to take hold.
Our motormen can do a lot Of
good with the proper approach
to the people by using tactful
measures by encouraging the
people to seat first from the
seats provided by law and as
they are filled and other seats
become empty fill those, and
il all seats are filled with pas
sengers, let passengers stand
until seats become vacant by
passengers alighting. And as
passengers alight from car let
them leave from the more con-
venient exit. We feel that if
this rs tried and tried in a
courteous manner, the most
disagreeable passenger will re-
spect the motorman and a lot
of tension will be eased.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
GOODWILL
PR0GRAM
Chs

New York. N. Y. - More than
thirty famous names of the stage,
screen and writing profession
will contribute to an antiriot
radio program to be presented
by CHS on a nationwide hook
up on Saturday, July "a from
7;30 to 8 p. NJ, E. W. T. The
program will include a talk by
Wendell Willkie and a dramatic
skit on the Detroit riot, the roles
played by stage and screen stars.
The show which will be the
first in series Of such broad
casts is called IAN Open Letter
to America"
The New York members Of the
sponsoring committee are Walter
White. List Sergio, William Nor
ris, Richard Wright, Miriam Hop
kins, Ray Bloch, Minerva Pious,
Billy Rose and Louise Rainier.
The Hollywood members are
Groucho Marx. Jean Hersholt,
Ralph Morgan, Frank futile, Ar
thur Kober, David Butler, Shri-
dan Gibney, Dalton Trumbo, Or
son Wells. Lion Feuchtwanger,
Julian Duvwier, Erskine Card
well, Samson Raphaelson julius
and Philip Epstein, Bo-ic Morris,
Walter Wanger, John Garfield,
Edward G. Robinson, Jean Arthur,
Marc Connolly, Sidney Buchanan,
Irving Pichel, Thomas Mann and
David 0. Selznick.
During his brief talk on this
program it is expected that Wen
dell Willkie will flay the insti-
gators of outbreaks lie the recent
Detroit disgrace and that he will
make plea for unity among the
races.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Vacationist
Returns

Mrs. j. M. Robinson who has
spent lengthy vacation in the
East and Midwest visiting rela-
tives and friends returns to the
city this week, preparatory to
entertaining the charming grand
daughter Of her husband, Miss
Joan f. Robinson Of Los Angeles
who is expected here August /
for a months stay.
Mrs. Robinson Is the wife Of
DR.. J. M. Robinson a veteran
physician of this city and presi-
dent of the Arkansas Negro Demo-
cratic Association.
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tion of the war. without charge.
Property and material OF N. Y.
A. that is not already In use can
he borrowed from the Director OF
Procurement upon certification by
the U. s. Commissioner OF Edu-
cation here that the institution
making application is actually en-
gagged in vocational education.
Applications for loans of proper
ty must be made during the next
ninety days, Federal govern
ment agencies will, however, be
given preference.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Fourth Ship Named
For Negro Launched

The S. s. John Merrick, fourth
Liberty Ship to be named for an
outstanding American Negro, was
launched Sunday Afternoon, July
II, at the North Carolina Ship
bpilding Company of Whining
ton, N. G.
The vessel WIS sponsored by
Mrs. Martha Merrick Donnell, Of
Durham, daughter OF OHM Mer-
rick, who was che of the founders
of the North Carolina Mutual
Life Insurance Company, one of
the country's largest Negro finan-
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
NfA Equipment Can Be Used
For Vocational Education

Washington, y. C.-Under an
Act signed by the President on
July IL, all material owned by
the liquidated N. Y. A. becomes
surplus property and has been
turned over to the Procurement
Division Of tho Department OF
Treasury. 1t is specifically pro-
vided in the legislation, the
NAACP said, that N. Y. A. prop
erty in use by private, city, coun-
ty, and state vocational educa-
ton institutions may be loaned
to these institutions for the dura-
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cial institutions. The Merrick Is
the first Liberty Ship built In
North Carolina to be named for
Negro. Mrs. Donnels attend
ants were: Mrs. Martha Williams
Wheeler, Of Durham, matron Of
honor; Mrs. Hazel Scott of Wash
ington, d. c., matron of honor;
and the wives OF four shipyard
employees, James Gordon, Jerry
McGhee, Charles Sparrow and
George Judge, all of Whining
ton.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Fraternal Order
To Meet at
Mt. Zion

It has been announced by ].
A. Cwan that the Order of
Knights of Pythias and Court of
Calanthe will hold their annual
meeting at the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, 9th and Cross Streets,
Tuesday, July q, with one day
and night session.
The doors are open to all who
will come.
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and leave the
side door un-
locked. The em-
ployee notified
him of the off,
GERS plans. Of
which he advis,
ed the employee
to carry out. (In
an inter v i e W
with the en-
pl ye e, NJ r
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23

lti0 ~ IL
lem of the Capri
toll City, was ac-
eused last week
by S. l.. Jones'
a local business
man and opera
tor of several
business estab-
lishments in the
area assigned
to t h g special
officer. of plan
ming and execut-
ing a robbery
of the Chat and
Chew, a restau-
rant and Tav-
ern operated by
Jones.
Mr.. J lon e s,
stated that Mr.,
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J F|n1ornin' q
uJedge''!!

A friend of mine rushed In the
office this week with apologies
for being too severe in his criti-
cism of the zoot suit rioters.
inquired the reason for such a
sudden change? 10 which he re-
piled: II have just seen one.'
This Is the best item OF the
week. Taken from Negro Di-
gest' as related by Rev. Edward
F. Murphy
Some years ago, tall gaunt
southerner, who had been listen
ing to Booker r. Washington
making an address in deep
south town, went to the Illus
trious Negro educator and thrust
forth his hand. The two fists,
black and white, warmly clasped.
"I think" said the son OF
Dixie, with tremolo of earnest
ness in his voice, you are the
greatest man in America
Smiled Booker T.: you're for
getting President Teddy Roose-
welt"
"Oh him!" shifted the elongat-
ed one. why, I've never had no
use for Teddy since the day
he insulted the south by havln
you dine with him at the White
Housed"
s. w. Tucker, local business
man and sportsman, hit the jack
pot Monday night while playing
in the dark. Mr.. Tucker has the
reputation OF promoting the best
obtainable in music circles for
the city music lovers, and shoot
ing in the dark with an unheard
of orchestra, feared that his rep
utation as such, stood in jeopar-
dy, when he reluctantly put his
"John Henry" on the dotted line
taking all responsibility for the
unheard OF King kodak aggrega-
ton, but that fear was soon van
ished, when the mighty kodak,
who has been dubbed az the
trumpet sensation OF the nation,
marched to stage and began to
give you an imitation OF Arm
strong, Busse, Mccoy and Lom-
See "Mornin' ledge Page 2
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senting the Detroit Tribune. The
prizes are LIST, S., End, SO, and
Ord, 50, All prizes will be paid
in U. S. War Savings Stamps by
the Press Photo Service, Inc,
6201 South Park Avenue, Chicago
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23
Fort Sill Crowns A Queen

Miss Jean Rawles was crown
ed Queen at Fort Sills, Okla
home several days ago, and re-
ceived the grand prize of $500,
Miss Laura Sales took second
prize honors, and was awarded
$4,000, while Miss Jewel Hill won
the third prize of $500 Miss
Jewel King Of Dallas, Texas was
the runnerup. The affair was well
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-07-23

Wanda Jean Reavely, 6203
South Park Avenue, represent
ing the Chicago World wins
prc of oub Boys in Service
Photo Queen Contest this week
Lula Mae Carter, 745 y. 18th
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EX.PO[|CEMAN ACCUSED
IN PLANNED BURGLARY
Plotted With Employee TO
Rob Employer, Stated

ed, plotted with an employe to
name the hiding place of the
A avs reeeipts
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Servicemen's Photo Queen Winners

Street, Oklahoma City is End
prize winner. She represents The
Black Dispatch Newspaper Of
that city. The Bird prize goes to
LESSEE Mae Davis, 933 Halbrook
Street, Detroit, Michigan, repre-
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Invest In Bonds Today - The
Government Needs Dough--and
Lots Of It-and Needs N Now.
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attended by dignitaries from
both the army and civilian life.
Colonel L. Boggs, Major II. Shell
by, Mrs. Roscoe Dunjee, and 1t.
Forrest S. Hill were among the
judges. Master Sgt. Lawrence J..
Butler was contest manager and
is said to have won commenda-
tion for his success in sponsor
ing the event.
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Joe Williams, one of the spec
ial officers appointed to patrol
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Williams Williams, who
was on the police force at that
time, but since has been dismiss
Evening star., 1943-05-20

bur appeared in the new Army
nurses uniform. which is similar
to that of the WAAC, but has a
peaked cap much like that worn
by women marines. She will don
her old blue uniform for the return
to Africa. however, so as not to
stand apart from her colleagues
there They will not receive the
new uniforms until sometime in
July.
New or old, the uniform won't
make much difference to the SOL
diers, however. The troops are so
pleased to see woman that they
don't care what color her outfit has"
Col Wilbur said.
So far, there have been five mar
riages between Army men and
nurses, but it takes two months to
obtain a marriage permission from
Gen. Eisenhower.
Col. Wilbur added her own appeal
to the Governments plea for $4,000
student nurses this year. 1--WE need
nurses badly" she said, "and stu
dent nurses are needed to take the
places of civilian hospital nurses
who enlist for war duty"
Evening star., 1943-05-20
|3 Lots Purchased
By Chevy Chase
Group for $1,000
WOman's Club Debt
Reduced to $1,000,
Reb0rf Reveals

A report showing that the
Wolnan's Club of Chevy Chase pur-
chased three lots at a total cost of
IS 900 during the past year and that
the clubs total Indebtedness has
been reduced to $1,000 was among
the high lights Of the annual meet
ing yesterday at the clubhouse.
The headquarters building at Con-
necticut avenue and Dunlop street,
Chevy Chase, Nd, opened five years
ago with q total Indebtedness OF
$2l 900. It was recalled. The organi-
zation's properties, including build
ing, equipment and land, represent
total investment reported to be
between 5000 and $4,000.
The report on the financial con-
dition of the club was included In
the annual review presented by the
retiring president, Mrs. Henry De-
Coursey Adams. Rentals for use
Of the club have helped to boost
the organizations income, it was
said.
Mrs. Adams also reviewed the work
Of the departments and sections,
pointing out that notable war work
has been accomplished by the War
Service Committee, the Red Cross
Committee and the Recreation Sec
ton. The latter gave a series of
dances last year for the men at
Camp Lewis.
The president also recalled that
the music and drama sections, among
others, have contributed a great deal
to the programs.
Reports were received from other
officers and committee chairmen.
Newly elected officers were in
stalled during the afternoon, with
Mrs. George A. Finch. the incoming
president, receiving the gavel from
Mrs. Adams.
Others inducted were Mrs. C. M.
Jansky, jr., first vice president: Mrs
William Lawrence Fulton, second
vice president, and Mrs. Harry F.
Lowe, corresponding secretary.
Omcers who have served only a
year of their two-year terms are
Mrs. Edwin J. Cameron, recording
secretary; Mrs. Diller B. Croft
treasurer, and Mrs. j. Harold Nc
Dowell, assistant treasurer.
A program Of choral selections