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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
WILLKIE OPPOSES
 CHOICE OF FLYNN
Republican Tells Durham
 Audience He Hopes Sem ate Will Reject Post

Washington, Jan. l5. (UP)-Sen, H. Styles Bridges, R., N. H., asks the senate foreign relations committee today for public hearing on the nomination of National Democratic Committee Chairman Edward J. Flynn to be minister to Australia.
 The committee meets in execu- tive session at l0:S0 @. r1., EWT., to hear the protests of Bridges and others against the nomination.
 Open hearings next week seem assured. Flynn had asked Chairman Tom Connally D., Tex, for chance to clear himself of charges made on the senate floor by Bridges. A1 Connally has said that an open hearing would be held if anyone re- quests it, and Bridges said he would ask. Sen. Ralph O. Brewster, R., Me, said that even if Flynn is cleared of Bridges charges, the committee should also consider Hymns qualifications to be a diplo- mat.
 Wendell L. Willkie, Republican presidential candidate in l940. said in Durham, N. C.. last night he hoped "the people of Americai raise such a protest" that the appoint ment vii be rejected by the Senate, He said Hymns nomination was 'debauclaing of our diplomatic serv- ice,' adding that "even a fourth term nomination for the ofiice of president of the Uited States Is not worth such price,"
 Bridges denounced Flynn in the Senate shortly after reliable sources confirmed that Postmaster General Frank c. Walker has been per- suaded to take over the national Democratic committee chairmanship which Flynn will relinuish at a spe- cial committee meeting in Chicago next Monday.
 Bridges repeated his charge of Hymns "unfltness for any dipio- matic post" while only two Demo- cartac senators listened.
 C0nnally, one of the two Demo- crats present. then invited BridgeA to appear before his committee to- day. adding:
 "The committee room has modern sanitation facilities and at that time the senator may dispose of his bucket of slop."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

ties, it was announced today by Seth Low Pierrepont, chairman of the state committee. Mfr. Pieffepont announced that quotas have been assigned to each os the towns in which the salvage committees will undertake the drive.
 Tn Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport, members of the WIPE district office staffs have had came paigns In progress for some time. Typewriter dealers and tnanufac- turers representatives throughout the state have also been cooperating ln the campaign, designed Co obtain one typewriter in each four of standard size, manufactured since January 1, 1885, now in civilian hands. Many of the larger firms In the three cities have already sold their typewriters for this purpose.
 The local salvage committees will Do requested to see that each bus. mess firm iHl their community has the program called to It's attention, w. K. HjelEn, who will direct the drive, announced today. Ae efnpha- siusd that the firms will not ne asked to donate their machines, but will be requested to sell such type- writers as they can spare to their typewriter dealer, if he has been designated as 6 purchase depot for this purpose. :,
 The typewriters will Do recondi- tioned, if necessary, by the dealers as.A s,,i1l hiAAta 1aA AiakrihiikAd t0 tho Army and Navy. Typewrlters arc badly needed by the Armed Forces to insure legibility of messages transmitted under trying condi- tions.
 Waterhury's quota is 800: wolcott Q: Woodhuiy 10; Beacon Falls, 9: Bethany (; Bethlehem, 2; Bristol i6i; Cheshire, 22; Litchfield, 20; Middlehury ii; Naugatuck, 70; Plymouth, 30; Prospect s; souths bury, 8; Thomaston, 10; Torrinston' 13b,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

bly he was reported to have sup port of numerous insurance company executives for the appointment.
 State capitol reports were that Gov. Baldwin did not intend to re- appoint Insurance Commissioners John 0. Blackall Hartford Democrat who has held the post for eight years. Blackaii was reappointsd by Gov. Baldwin four years ago.
 Another candidate for the come lnissionership was reported Co be Sen. Henry Tunt, R., Glastonbury. Reports persisted ct the capitol that James 3. Lowell, Gov. Baldwin's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

lBUY wAR BoNDs AND srAAIPs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
FRANK A. SIMMONS
 AFTER STATE JOB

Hartford, Conn, Jan. l5.--(Up)-- Former State Sen. Prank A. Slfn- mons, R., Enfield, an insurance corn- pany manager, was reported today to be Q candidate for appointment as state insurance commissioner.
 Simmons served in the 1889 and 1e4i sessions of the General Assem-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
LAR0RgT nUs FLEET

North Carolina hes the largest civil aieet of motor vehicles. ItG a0ao school buses comprised the largest motor feet in the world until tine fast-moving Army neet outstFipped it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

WOMAN DIGS GRAVE
 Chester. Pa. (UP)-The shortage of male workers may result in voc men entering another iield--grave- digging. When Alfred c. Broadbelt. superintendent of an already under. staffed cemetery. became ill, his daughter. Mrs. Clifford Evans gath. cred the necessary paraphernalla and resumed the digging on sched- uie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

Facing Q sat shortage. South Af- Tica is making it from brine purped from shallow '''-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

former executive aenIolafy, Wae Ins ttrested in some Appointment. alla ia some quarters his name wAs linked with tho insuranee appcint- mcnt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
FOREST FIRE LOSS

Approximately iA0,722 forest Ares buraalng <3,0Se, ,62o acres for afi e. tifnatsd loss of eco, ,27l, geo. occurgtu in the United states during 1888 Most of these fires were caused by careiessneas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
Waterbury's Quota In Typewriter Drive, 800
State Salvage Committee Issues Appeal in Interest of
 Armed Forces; WIPE Stafis Cooperating

Hartford, Jan. Throwing its force behind the drive to obtain typewriters for tho Armed Forces, the State Salvage Committee will request local committees to conduct individual drives iEi their coEnHntina-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Attempted To Save Shipmates From
Jap Smelling After Ship Sinking

shipmates on the u. S. S. GRE
CORY from Smelling by Japanese
naval forces following the sinking
of that ship.
French's citation, from Admiral
William F. Halsey, Jr., U. S. N.
Commander, South Pacific Area
and South Pacific Force, reads:
For meritoriOls conduct In
action while serving on board a
destroyer transport which was bad
ly damaged during the engage
ment with japanese forces in
the British Solomon Islands on
September 5, 1912. After the en-
gagement, asgroup Of about fifteen
men were adrift on a raft which
was being deliberately shelled by
Japanese naval forces. French tied
a line to himself and swan for
more than two hours without rest
thus attempting, to tow the raft
His conduct was in keeping with
the highest traditions of the MAJ
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

WESTINGHOUSE N 81 - The
origin of the expression, Praise
the Lord and pass the ammuni-
tion,' may still be debatable, but
two Negro members of the crew
of the Coast Guard cutter Icarus
kept the song and the deed very
much in evidence during the re-
Gently announced sinking of a
German U-boat and the capture of
its crew off the CarOlinaS.
The destruction of the U-boat
and the capture of 33 members Of
its crew was announced by the
Navy Department on May l. but
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Two Mess Attendants Singled
Out For Praise By Commander

the ammunition" incident was
recalled last week by the command
ing officer of the 165-foot cutter,
Lieut.. Comdr. Maurice D. Jester.
I'VE had just detected the sub
marine dead ahead about 100 yards
distant" the commander recalled,
lana general quarters was being
sounded. I heard the singing first
as the crew ran to battle stations.
"Just before we dropped our first
pattern of depth bombs, I located
the song and the singers. It was
coming from Battle Station No.
and the singers were two Ne
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
.NacArthu1Sets
Up AII-CoIored
Unit In Pacific
Oklahoman Made
Commander OF
Railhead Company
fBy SCOOP" JONES
CAMP War Correspondent)

SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA
CAMP - Gen Macarthur has set
new precedent in the Southwest
Pacific area. He has now "estab-
lished" an all-colored unit. First
1t. Edward H. Lowe, Muskogee,
OKLA, was assigned as command
ing officer and company command
er of a quartermaster railhead
company, an independent unit,
which makes this the only all-col-
ored outfit in Gen. MacArthur's
command
It. Lowe has been under Gen.
MacArthur's command since No
vember, 1941. In that period he has
established an enviable record.
Coming to the Southwest Pacific
Continued on Back Pa~e)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Jackson College Issues
Commencement Calendar

3 Band Concert err fa*e frsa nswn
&c SIS D m and the Faealty-Pa-
tFon Tea 81 SIS 81 m Dr s. d
Rhne the college chaplain Vii
deliver the commencement NeSpeT
neFMaN
) The graduating exercises VII BE-
held 50 10 q ~ Monday. May 81
The graduation address wiu be de-
HNsrea by Prof 3 n White. prin-
clpal. Allyn White High school,
NhfssValle. Tenn. Associate Profess
soF of Education. FlSk University,
Nashville. Tennessee.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Ex-Congressman Mitchell
Is AIcorn College
Commencement Speaker

May %, to be followed by the en-
tertainment of the Graduates
Alumni and Faculty, byIPresident
and Mrs. VIM. II. Bell. q % NJ. at
home II
DR.. D. V. Jegnison President, Ma
tional Baptist Convention, Inc.
Selma, Ala, will ieliv4 the SER
mon at the Baccalauffate Ser
vices at 1900 a. m. Sunday, May
% which will re followed by The
General Aluc,ni Program q 800
p. N. Sunday night
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Singing Seamen Chant Praise The
Lord" As Nazi Sub Is SheIled

gro mess attendants. Oddly enough,
the song fitted in perfectly with
their duties, for they were passing
the ammunition to the gunners."
The two singers were identified by
the commander as Adolphus S.
Jones, Mess Attendant, End Glass
of Is Cecil Avenue, Glen Cove, N.
Y, and Charles E. Purdue. Jr.
Mess Attendant, End Glass, Of 70
West 132nd Street. New York City.
The German U-boat was sunk
of the Carolina Coast some months
ago while the Icarus was on a
routine run southwark from New
York. The captured crew was taken
to Charleston, s. c.. as prisoners
of war. The cutter used depth
bombs to force the submarine to
the surface and then raked its
deck with gunfire.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

Some 500 Negro soldiers from the
newly established training center
at the Flora Ordnance Plant, To-
Gated at the near town OF Flora,
about twenty miles north of jack
son, had their first visit to the city
last Saturday and Sunday The
only previous contact that these
soldiers had enjoyed with the peo-
pie of the city had been through
recreation parties of young women,
arranged by the local USO club,
who have attended dances and
other forms of entertainments at
the camp.
The fact that the Negro units at
the Flora Training Center were
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Concentrations
Accorded Four
In South Pacific
Ignored Bombs To
Go to Aid of Their
Wounded Buddies

SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC
- (SNS) - Living up 10 the ira
dition OF "Semper Fidelis." Of their
famed unit which slashed its way
TO heroic fame on San Juan Hill
the Mexican border and In World
War /, four members Of the 24th
Infantry recently were cited and
commended for gallantry during an
enemy air raid on or near their
bivouac area early the morning OF
March 81.
Those commended TOR gallantry
were Pfc. Ben w. Pettis and Pvt.
Jesse Harris of Company "H," Pvt.
Verna G. Neal of Company &C."
and Pvt. Henry Smith, Jr., Of Com
pany az"
Well knowing that enemy bomb
ers were overhead and after at
least one bomb had fallen near
Continued on Back Page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Ordnance Plant
Soldiers On First
Visit Here

According to information from
reliable sources, thorough inves-
tigation of the rumored severe, if
not fatal beating of Negro soldier
at the Tri-State Bus Station on
Friday night, April %, was started
here early last week by prominent
white groups and individuals, with
view of bringing the guilty par
ties to justice. and of taking steps
to improve existing conditions re-
specting Negro soldiers and citi-
zenS.
According to reports, the Incl
dent occurred when the soldier, re-
portedly en- route to Dallas, Texas,
Continued on Eack Psse)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

ALCORN, Miss-Hon. Arthur w
Mitchell of Petersburg, Va, former
United States Congressman from
the State of Illinois will deliver
the graduation address to the
Alcorn College graduates here at
1000 a. m. Monday May "a.
The address Of EK-Congressman
Mitchell will bring 20 a close tie
College Commencement season
which begin with the Glass Day
E1Dniases at 8 p, N. Saturday,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Former Missionary To Africa Is
S. C.. |. Commencement Speaker

The commencement exercises
here Monday will conclude the Six
ty-first Annual Commencement
Week at the Institution which be-
gan on May IA with the Commun-
ity School program, which includ-
ed the baccalaureate services on
Sunday, May %, with the address
delivered by Prof. w. w. Blackburn
of jackson, Executive Secretary OF
the. Mississippi Association OF
Teachers in Colored Schools.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
|. c. Railroad Newsstand
Rejects Negro Patronage

candies. etc. The baggage checking
facilities have also been available
TO Negro travellers.
According to reports, the local
authorities ordered the discontin-
uance of sales and service to Ne
groes in order to avoid any possible
friction that might arise because
Of Negroes having to go in the
white waiting room to obtain
these services, and to prevent fur
Their violation Of the local segre-
cation laws.
According to reports officials OF
the Illinois Central ale planning
to provide a newsstand and
checking services at an early date
in the Negro Waiting Room.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Inquiry Into Soldiers
Beating Reported Underway

composed mostly of northern men
had brought about considerable
comment and concern in various
quarters less their coming to the
city should provoke some unpleas-
ant incidents because of the exis-
tence of certain customs and hab-
its regarding Negroes, but Monday
morning everywhere people could
be heard paying compliments to
their manners and conduct while
in the city
In addition to entertaining the
largest group of Negro soldiers
since the war began, the city, for
Continued on Back Page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

jackson coll* - tsl8 hold IL eom-
mencement exercises May DBL
Il was announced here early tins
week by President jacob r. Redalx
The commencement session VII
open with the Class DAY exercises
on "Wednesday. NAY rs On SatBT-
day. Mas -. lhe Faculty Reception
fof Graduates. Alumni and GFAaa-
ates 81 City High School win b.
held at p. m on the college cam
pus The commencement NNpeT
viii b. held in college auditorium a.
3. IN. Sunday. MAJ 81. followed ~
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

EDWARDS, Miss. - DR.. William
r. Holder, Secretary UCMS, of In
dianapolis, for twelve years a Mis-
sionary to the Belgian Congo. Afri-
ca, will deliver the annual cOfos
mencement address at Southern
Christian Institute here at IL a. m.
Monday, May "a, it was announced
by President John Long of SCI,
early this week. The address OF DR.
Holder will be followed by a free
barbecue dinner for all visitors.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

JACKSON. Mlss.-The News
stand in the I'linios Central Depot
here discontinued Sales 70 Negro
Soldiers and Civilians several days
ago. Neither will Negroes be per-
mitted TO use the baggage checking
facilities formerly available at the
Station. Since the construction of
the New Station there has been
but one newsstand and one set Of
baggage checking facilities located
in the Depot, which UP to several
days ago had been used by both
groups The newsstand, although
located in the White Side of the
station had always heretofore per-
mitted Negroes to make purchases
of newspapers, magazines, and
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
RACIAL PREJUDICE ASSAILED

NEW CAMP In a
benefit lecture concert for the
ARethune- Goodman college con-
tinuation fund Sunday. Mrs. Eleanor
Roosevelt advised that prejudice
toward racial minorities S
grounded in ignorance, that the
United States at a time when it has
1.-THE opportunity to be a great
leader and light in the world, will
fail as a leader if We allow ignor-
Il anca to control u.s.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Husband Held
In Ice Pick
Murder OF Wife

PASCAGOULA, Miss.-Will Travis
Negro Shipyard worker was ordered
held without bond to await the act
ton Of the Jackson County Grand
Jury, following his arrest for the
alleged murder of his wife with an
ice pick here early last Saturday
night.
The killing of his wife. Mrs. Mary
Travis, who had just returned from
the Jackson County Hospital fol-
lowing an operation. took place at
the home Of her daughter, where
CONTINUED on Back Page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

Il congratulate you on the grant
Of 100000 year by the state of
Alabama recommended by Cover
nor Sparks for the support of grad
uate work at TIskegee
IMPORTANT STEP
Schools OF all kinds must more
and more look 20 public support.
since private giving cannot meet
the needs OF millions in America
that are demanding college and
university education as we'll as
common schooling. II is especially
important that state appropriations
maintain and greatly extend ne
work e tie sg1en@.-d institutions 4oa
Negroes that were started bv pri-
vate gifts In an era when public
funds were hopelessly inadequate.
Il cong atulate you also ON the
proposal for the state TO appoint
SIX Of the trustees of the institute.
Far from a handicap. this should
be further guarantee of the direct
interest of the public. This small
group cannot disturb the wise poll
eies OF a total board of Is persons,
especially since the state appoint
ees are 10 have no voice in the Sc
lection Or reelection of the origi-
nal nucleus Of 10 self-perpetrating
trustees. On the boards of Cornell,
Yale. and many other historic uni
versities, representation by the
state is an established and sound
custom.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

Tuskegee s Action
Oked By Head of
RosenuaId Fund

CHICAGO ANP)--Expressing approval of the
wisdom of DR. F. d. Patterson president Of Tuskegee In
stitue IN proposing to the state of Alabama program
for graduate work at that institution Edwin r. Embree
president of the julius Rosenwad fund made public this
week etter he had written DR. Patterson elleter said
in part:
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

Service"
French, who carries the rating
of Mess Attendant, Second Glass,
IT. S. N, is % years old. He makes
his home in Foreman, Arkansas,
where his sister, Mrs. Whey Har-
ris, also lives.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
Human Tug, Mess Attendant, Is
Awarded Commentator BY Navy

WESTINGHOUSE N 81 a.
commentator has been awarded
Charles Jackson French, Negro
Mess Attendant, for his courage in
attempting to save group OF his
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22
TOWARD DEMOCRACY

II regret that many states are
not yet meeting their full respon-
sibilities for the education of all
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND - For heroism
displayed in attempting to capture armed as
saant who had threatened spectators at a dance
with a knife Private James H. Burnam, 80, of 325
West Hickman Street, Winchester, Kentucky,
ceives the Soldiers medal from Colonel Ewart G.
Plank.
The award, authorized by Major General
John C. H. Lee, commanding general, Services of
Supply, was made recently at retreat ceremony
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

The deed for which Private Burnam vi COM
mendation occurred at Suffolk. 1t was pointed out
that the American soldier, member Of an aviation
engineer battalion, observed an individual armed
with a knife and apparently ready attack girl
at the dance. According to the citation, Private
Burnam "grasped the armed assailant and, while
attempting to disarm him, received severe cut
across the hand. Although the person escaped, Pri-
vate Burnam able to divert the attack and pre-
vent injury to other spectators.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-22

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