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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Denver Gets 4th
Negro Captain OF
Fire Department

DENVER. - Announcement wa.
made recently OF the promotionsl
appointment OF Lieut. Nathan J.
Biffle to the rank OF Captain al
Firehouse Company No. 3. where
he has served since 1925. Biffle is
. native OF Pueblo. Col Among
the first to congratulate the new
captain were the mayor Of Denver
and other ranking city officials
Captain Biffle's promotion marks
the fourth such appointment OF
Negro fireman to this rank since
the Inauguration OF Company No. 3,
so years ago Biffle is a former stu
dent OF the University OF Denver
He holds an unusual record with
the department for safety driving
and during the long period as en-
CINE driver. never had an accident.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

ands and thousands OF satisfied GUS
toners.
Al their big Easter Sale. Zeid-
mans has laid out over 1000 prac-
tically new out OF pawn mems suits,
top coats and beautiful ladies fur
coats ranging from 1895 and up.
The customers are saying this is
really savings OF life time; also
being displayed is a group OF lug
gage OF every description; watches.
diamonds, jewelry and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
The ZEIDMAN'S LOAN OFFICE
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

been plum sought by our county
Republicans who are DESTROYS OF
using road repair funds 10 gain po-
litical favor with the community.
The present administration has
field representative in the person
Of Robert Walker. a full Negro
Survey Party. headed by Maurice
Arlington with Offices on Milford
avenue. These people would also
be lei out along with the colored
stenogrsphers and typsts in the
Detroit and Lansing Office Reid is
an engineer OF long experience.
knows Michi gan, roads. and has been
one OF its chief engineers for the
past ten years. Under his direction
during past administrations, asSo-
ciatcd with Murray d Van Wag-
oner and Don Kennedy. he has
been instrumental in seeing that
the Negro survey party did active
work on major trunk lines. Today,
he is fighting to protect the good
name of Michigan roads. "the finest
IN the country. and he is fighting
TO protect the workers under Civil
Service. which includes very
representative group OF Negroes. in
his simple philosophy OF man on
the job doing the job Reid says,
We've got good roads; let's keep
EN-"
He has been endorsed by the
Michigan Federated Democratic
club. Senator Charles c. Digs,
Tony Vance and William Sheriff.,
Michigan Chronicle columnists;
Emmett S. Cunningham. president
q the Michigan Federated Demo-
cratic clubs; Luther Keith. McKin-
ley Carey Eva Campbell. Women's
Clubs OF River Rouge and Ham,
trsmck; w. T. Johnson, Louis r.
Taylor, Attorney Edward Simmons,
Attorney Fred Yates, Mrs Richard
son and many other businessmen,
civic and frsternsl organizations.
Senator Digs says, There isn't a
better qualified man for the position
OF highway commissioner in Michi-
gan than Lloyd B. Reid. A vote
for him is a vote for good roads.
Let's keep him on the job VOTE
MONDAY, APRIL 5.-Adv.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
VIM. HASTE Scores, Dems, COP On
Anti-Negro Stand At League Dinner

MINNEAPOLIS. CAMP - Judge
William H. HASTE. dean, Howard
University school, former civilian
aide TO the secretary OF war. de-
livered the principal address at the
18th annual meeting OF the Mime
apolis Urban league held at the
Minneapolis YWCA. Tuesday
Speaking on the subject. Factors
In National Unity" before an audi
ence of 900 people, HASTE scored
members OF the Democratic and Re-
publican parties forming what he
termed as anti-Negro bloc in con-
gress.
Both parties, he said, are equal
ly 10 blame for the pressure exerted
against liberal administrators of
government agencies who seek TO
conduct their programs with fair
ness TO Negroes as we'll as TO other
people. He pointed out that there
III lllS VI IldllOlldl dlll-
ty. Both Germany and Japan are
unified nations. but their forms OF
unity are inconsistent with the prin-
ciples and ideals inherent within
the political and social lie OF Amer
lea. Therefore this country, in its
effort to establish national unity.
must decide on what basis this uni
ty is to be achieved.
Referring TO the bloc in congress.
HASTE said the Democrats wish to
keep the southern bloc in line and
the Republicans want =to=use the
southern bloc for their own political
purposes. HASTE was emphatic in
stating that in order TO achieve ma
tional unity based on democratic
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Give YOUR
cold THE AIR
Ease Breathing This Way If Wave
of STIFFNESS Strikes You

It's emergency time-during this sea-
son Of spreading colds with colds. sick
ness striking men, women and children
everywhere-so here's something you
can do whenever head colds strike.
Simplyput two drops of Penetro Nose
Drops in each nostril =. then, breathe
deeply. Feel almost instant relief a.
they work fast to help open up cold
clogged nasal breathing passages (.
give your head cold the air. Penetro
Nose Drops are real prescription type
drops, containing genuine ephedrine
and other balanced medication that
shrinks swollen. irritated nasal menu
branes to reduce congestion and check
sneezing. Use only as directed. Gener-
Gus bottle Csc, ~ times as much for
Soc. Don't wait for these misories 10
attack. Today get Penetro Nose Drops.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Labor Commissioner Feted By Detroit Friends Thursday
Trade Group To
Launch Campaign

the association will have an agrees
sive program. and all that Is neces-
sary to make the organization full
fill its obligations to the Negro
business people of Detroit is a sub
stantisl cooperative membership.
The committee has set as its goal
for the campaign opening date the
enrolment OF a minimum OF 100
members. This will require a little
special effort on the part Of the
dependable members TO renew their
memberships on or before that
date.
The testimony OF the mayor OF
Detroit, the superintendent OF
schools, the national president OF
the Negro Business league, and
scores OF other people is to the
effect that Detroit's Booker 7.
Washington Trade association is the
most effective organization OF Its
kind in the country. A successful
campaign is necessary to maintain
such a record.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
III H0RSEMEN.
GRANTED
ELK CHARTER
Revival OF The Former
Cadillac Lodge Of
Hamtramck

Grand Exalted Ruler. j. Finley
Wilson. IB.P.OE. has announced
the revival OF the Old Cadillac
Lodge OF Hamtramck by Detroit's
popular Twelve Horsemen's Club,
but the name will no longer be
Cadillac Lodge. 1t will be the
Twelve Horsemen's Lodge and the
Auxiliary will be known as the
Lady Camille Temple.
On Easter Monday evening. April
26, the Grand Exalted Ruler and
other Grand Lodge officers will
come here for the purpose OF MAX
ing the reinstatement and on that,
evening the event will be celebrated
with an Inaugural" Ball at the
Mirror Ballroom. 2940 Woodward
avenue Needless to say. the "Inaug-
ural" Ball will be attended not
only by Elks but by Motor City
pleasure seekers generally. Friends
and visitors from III parts OF the
state will be in attendance and it's
logical to suppose that this social
and fraternal event will surpass
anything OF its kind ever held in
the Motor City.
Pleasure-seekers recall the splen-
did dance given by other local
lodges at the same place on George
Washington's Birthday. which al
most everyone who attended con-
sidercd one OF the finest dancing
parties to be held here in the last
decade.
Music then was furnished by the
chestra, which also will furnish
music for the Inaugural" Ball,
Easter Monday night. which OF
course will be informal. 1t has been
many moons since Detroiters have
shown quite the interest in a social
or fraternal event as is being shown
in the inauguration of the Twelve
Horsemen Club into Elkdom.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Gnffths Wants To
Create Night Court

home and worked his way through
school and college. He understands
all OF the problems affecting the
Negro. having associated with them
all his life. and having represented
many Of them in legal matters. He
is sympathetic, kind and under
standing. and will make good
Judge of the Common Pleas court
il elected. So go 10 the polls and
vote for him. Monday. April s.
Adv. @ -
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
cAAS. MAHONEY
HO||ORED HERE
BY CLUB THURS.
Labor c O m m S stone
Feted BY Friends;
Many Present

Charles Mahoney. prominent al
torney and president OF Great
Lakes Insurance company. who
was, recently re-appointed as COM
missioner OF department OF Labor
and Industry was honored with a
testimonial dinner last Thursday by
IL Horsemen club al 323 Erskine
street
Following a glowing tribute paid
TO him by those present and in
remarks made by Mrs. Roberta
Barrow. Commissioner Mshoncy,
said among other things:
. I'D like very much for you as
labor men TO know that you have
q board department OF labor and
industry which is friendly 10 la
Dor. The world is moving to-
wards Q universal brotherhood Of
man in which each man is finding
out that the other is human being
like you" =
Speaking OF racial relations, Ma
honey said. when people become
sufficiently acquainted IL makes
no difference in what color OF skin
honesty comes wrapped up in and
that goes for all>the other attributes
OF mankind"
Miss Erma Henderson. on behalf
OF the IL Horscmen club presented
the honoree with an appropriate
gift
Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs Charles Mahoncy Jr.. DR.
Aaron Toodles. MIR and Mrs 0ns-
low Parish. Art Bowman, Louis c.
Blount Shelton Tapes. Charles
Reeves. Miss Virginia Thomas and
Nose Walker.
Atty. Phil Weiss. Governors rep
resentative: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Allie Betty Allie. Commissioner OF
Labor: Mrs. Agnes Bristol. L. c.
Blount Julian Holder. Henry Hol-
comb. Al Hargraves. Mr.. and Mrs.
william Blackburn, Irnacy Ulstow-
ski. Mrs. Roberta L. Barrow. Mrs
Mamie Vaney. Mrs. Fedora John
son, Mrs. Archie E, Reynolds, Miss
Annie Mae Hill. Star OF Major
Bowles hour: Mrs. Stella Mae
Stokes. Larry Chism. michigan
Chronicle): John williams. pitts
burgh COURIER: Mr. and Mrs. Lang
ford p. James. Charles Haslett.
James Davenport. and Charles II.
Reeves
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

in the various branches Of the CT
william Defense program.
The following officers OF the Ur-
ban league wee elected: Thomas
Vennum. president: Talmadge B
Carey. vice president; Lloyd p
Johnson. treasurer; Mrs. Macbeth II
Paige. secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

The Booker T. Washington Trade
association will conduct its annual
membership campaign beginning on
April 7. and continuing through
April 20. Mrs. Gonzella Porter Is
again the chairman Of this enroll
ment effort and has associated with
Ter approximately so determined
workers. The goal this year Is
Ave hundred members, and every
owner OF a business enterprise. all
persons employed in Negro bust
ness and every professional man
or woman are eligible to enroll.
Louis c. Blount is the president
OF the Booker T. Washington Trade
association and his first two months
leadership assures all Detroit that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
HuSIl-HHuSIa CIOakS
War Plant Inspection
By SILER FREEMAN

asked ride and chance 10
operate the Gen. Shermans.
1t. Col. lie Bel. 2 tank expert
and chief az staff 10 Gen. Marie
Emile Bethcourt. chief Of the
French military mission, was
thrilled lie said
at is the finest tank 7 have
ever been in. marvel at the
way IL rides and handles"
The tank ride. however. drew
a MUD rebuke for the generals
aide. Ii Viret. who rode with
the hatch cover open.
That's the way you get hurt
In tank" chided Gen. Glraud
in French.
From the tank arsenal, the
party drove TO Willow Run to be
guests at a luncheon. Sorensen
apologized for the absence of
Henry Ford. who met Gen. Giraud
later in the afternoon az the
bomber plant. Charles Lindbergh
was one Of the guests at the
luncheon.
Replying 10 welcome by Sor-
ensen. Gen. Glraud offered A toast
in water.
II drink Ia the greatness 81
American industry and the day
OF liberation for all peoples"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
ITALY.IN COLLAPSE

OTTAWA. July is CUP) Gen
Henri Giraud. commander IN chief
of the Fighting French forces in
North Africa. said at a press con-
ference today, Italy already has
collapsed, only the she'll is left
standing
Giraud declared that July 1913.
finds the Germans also beaten
and that II IS Just a question Of
time before the Germans under
stand that fact themselves.
a correspondent asked Giraud
n the defenseS prepared by the
Germans on the French coast
would not make an attack from
the west impossible. and force the
Allies 10 make their landings on
Norway.
The general said that while the
defenSeS may make invasion more
difficult. that IT was possible for
France 10 be invaded from the
west by the United Nations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
back in Jail cell /.

boNh ~ Jhii WI
Tommy Strong. p. the only
prisoner who remained at large Of
four who escaped from the Wayne
County Jail. June y. was recap
tured in Port Huron and returned
to the jail today by deputy
SheriffS.
Strong was awaiting trial for
larceny from store when the
four escaped from the jail by slid
ing down rope made of bed
sheets from n third.floor cell. The
other three were captured, shortly,
there after.
Strong. a resident OF Romulus.
was waiting in a drug store when
taken into custody by Chief Of
Detectives Frank White and Sher-
IFS deputies from Wayne and St.
Clair counties. He was working
in a shooting gallery at a Port
Huron carnival.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Concert toHonor
Armed Forces

Ton.Cht'S program OF the De
'roIt Orchestra At the Belle Isle
bandstand is dedicated 10 the
armed forces and many service
men stationed in the Detroit area
or on furlough here are expected
10 attend through the cooperation
Of the USO. Walter Poole VIII conr
quot
The program follows
star spA7Flsf Kramer
Overture Russian anf LudwiIa
GNnks
Alssta .,ar rrIa from sympnony 30
|n Major ... .... Beethoven
Waltz ACCeiersFIur ......... Strauss
T.sdInonsi salute 20 Inc ARMED Forces
lSTEEMIssION
Yankee Doodle
Tao SIaVrnr Danes ..... Dvorak
Overture Fantasia. Romeo ana iunsi'
" ne hHNHkN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

For two days, Detroit enter
tanned one OF the most important
figures in World War II without
knowing that he vas IN lis midst.
Even IN the war plants that he
visited. he went almost unrecog-
nized.
Now that he has departed. 10
embark soon for MS own world
u can be told that Gen. Henri
Honore Giraud. commander IN
chief IN French North Africa was
here Wednesday and YESTERDAY
Army censorship was clamped
on. even before his arrival at the
Wayne County Airport. and was
not relaxed until the French
commander was safely away from
the Willow Run airport, late
Yesterday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Giraud SIlunS Rest.
Insists OH Walking

Gen. Giraud is an inveterste
walker. After completing a tour
of the aircraft engine plant at
Ford's. he was taken to his hotel
for a rest before dinner.
But the general had set his own
program. First, he wanted 10 shop
and then, a long walk. The army
intelligence officer, in charge Of
the guard for the French leader.
told him the stores we're closed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
MARRIED IN 1910

Filed July 10. the cross-bill
asserts that. despite his financial
condition. Mrs. Briggs insisted on
attending horse races three or
four times a week.
The petition says that the
couple. whose home is at 170l
Balmoral. Palmer Woods, was
married in 1910 and separated
in September. 1896.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Burglary Charged TO Jsnitor

The S872 burglary t.ta safe at
Everybody'S + a b erna c ! Q. 1880
Conner. today was charged 10
Earl Dcfinney. H. missing jani-
tor Defnney arrested in his
room Al l04l Lakeview. is said by
police 10 have confessed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

and attempted to talk Graad into
taking a rest.
But the general was firm He
wanted his walk. Not wanting the
tall. elegant figure who was
supposed 10 be here incoenito.
Stroling around downtown. the
intelligence officer finally drove
him TO the Crosse Pointe Yacht
Club whore Giraud was allowed
10 walk for a half hour. ~
Refreshed. the general returned
10 his hotel and dinner.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Molly Pitcher Day Aug. 4

Common council today desig-
mated Aug. a as Molly Pitcher
Day, in commemoration Of the
heroine Of the American Revolu-
ton. On that day, girls clad in
colonial costumes will sell war
bonds and stamps throughout the
CITY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Mrs. Roosevelt in Seattle

SEATTLE. July rs GNS)-
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt arrived
here by plane from San Francisco
yesterday for a visit with her
daughter. Mrs John Boetugcr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

frlghten ] n *
incre a s q in
n Q W liquor
sufferers be-
cause OF war
nerves.
or on q
thing. many
women w h o
were social
drinkers be-
fore the war
h a V p begun
drink ing 10
excess ManN
of them are
in the we'll
to do strata
Of gOCl a. Il
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
CLOSELY GUARDED

Gen Giraud was as closely
guarded As any celebrity who
ever visited Detroit a large
array OF federal men IN plain
clothes. guns ready, accompanied
him everywhere.
The vigilance seemed unneces-
Sary As no one evidenced more
than passing interest in the tall.
handsome general and his retinue
Of French and American officers
Gen Giraud began his Detroit
tour al the Ford aircraft engine
plant. He was met by Charles
r.. SorenSen. general manager of
the company. and Ray RauSch,
his assistant and superintendent
Of the Rouge plant
The party made a quick trip.
with Sorensen explaining, through
-sH-iRierPreteE the processes of
building up the 1000 hp. Pratt
and Whitney engine which the
company makes The visit was
cut short 10 give the general a
chance to rest up Al his hotel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Jack Pickering
Here
and
Now

WAR DRUNKARDS: The
war. along with its other
cruelties, is creating a bigger
crop of drunkards, with empha-
sis on women.
Leaders Of the organiza ton
called Alcoholics Anonymous
tell me that they have had a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Stimson Sets Goal AT Complete Victory

LONDON. July Is CUP)-U. S
Secretary of War -Stimson said
today that Americans on the war
front and on the home front are
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

determined 10 do thorough job
Of winning the war as quickly as
possible by fighting on 10 final
and complete victory"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
VISITS TANK PLANT

Yesterday morning, the French
commander and his party we're
taken to the ChrySler tank plant.
Herman l.. Weckler. general man
ager of the corporation and +. J.
Hunt. head of the tank arsenal
conducted the tour. The final
assembly lines. seen from an
overhead catwalk. captured the
generals attention
After signing the arsenal
guest register. which includes
such other famed names as PreSi-
dent Roosevelt, Wendell WillkIe,
Gen. Somervell. Gen. SikorSky,
Gen. Campbell King Peter of
YugoSlavia and the Duke Of
Windsor. several Of Glraud'S aides
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

Last Sunday, Genevieve Park
hurst started a series OF articles
In The American Weekly on
Alcoholics Anonymous, and l
would recommend that first
article. and the ones tn follow
II. To any one who IL at all
Interested in the problem OF
alcoholism. Mrs. Parkhurst is
giving an extremely fine eXpia-
nation Of how the "A move
ment works.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

Aside from women who have
been cracking up from war
nerves. men have been falling
victim. too. The AAS have
been getting some amazing re-
suits, though.
One victim was man ~ so
who fell about a. far down a.
he could 20. The AAs found
him living at the Howard Street
Mission. They not only got
him Strengthened out, but he
now has n job and has regained
his wife. who had left him.
And, I'm uuc NJ the war far
tories. In which an executive -
cured drinker. there are 10
former "hopeleSs drinkers" who
have been rescued.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

women whose lives used 70 be
pleasant, happy and comfort
able.
When their husbands, ons-Or
other near and dear relatives
went TO war, quite a number of
these women took TO drinking
harder. trying 10 drown their
worries. Now they are Joining
Alcoholics Anonymous. attempt
ing 10 cure themselves Of their
addiction Fortunately, they
are succeeding.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
RS. ROBERT W. RICHARDSON CHRISTENING THE sHI

Mrs Richardson breaking bottle of champagne
the prov of a subchaser at the launching at the Fisher
Boat Works Detroit while Comdr F. W. Wells center1,
W. p Fisher eft boat works president and her husband
1t Richardson, look The ship financed by bond
purchases Rochester, MINI. and Omsted County MINI.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
VIOLENCE CHARGED

The bill further charges that,
on one occasion. Mrs. Brig s
threw a lamp at her husband and.
another time. picked no an ash
tray in night club and hit him
over the head with il.
on different occasions. Briggs
charged. he would come home
from work and find his wife en-
PERTAINING strange men and, when
he would ask who they were, she
would reply that 1T is none of
your business. -
Briggs. who this week was sued
by the city for taxes IN arrears,
a d m j t ( Q d in the bill that he
couldn't get any money to pay
them.
The bill said he had no stock
in the Briggs Manufacturing Co,
having disposed of his last 100
shares four years ago. and that he
owned no stock in the Briggs
Commercial and Development Co.
nor the Briggs Plumbing Ware
IN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17

alcoholics Anony nous Is
strongly organized here. with
chapters which now include
hundreds of former DRINKS who
have broken the habit. and
well pat any one VINO IS inter
eSted m touch with the organl-
zstion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Riot Grand jury
Demanded by
Mayor S Probers

Mayor JeffrieS inter-racial ad-
viSory committee today unani-
mouSly voted for a grand jury
investigation into the recent race
riot.
The 12-man committee IN {
yesterday and after an informal
discussion decided that grand jury
action was the best method for
Al concerned The committee
vote was off the record.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-17
Briggs
Accuses Wife
In Counter Suit

Mirt L. Briggs has filed a cross
bill Of divorce, charging his wife,
Florence, with extreme cruelty,
constant drinking 10 excess and
association with other men. il was
disclosed today.
Several months ago, Mrs. Briggs
filed suppressed suit Of divorce
against her husband. a former
vice president Of the Briggs Manu-
Co. and A brother Of the
chairman Of It's board, Walter O..
Briggs.
In the croSS-bill. he charges
that "She is constantly drinking
TO excess and has made a spec
tacle Of herself in various night
clubs throughout the city" stayed
away from home several nights a
week until daylight and usually
arrived in an intoxicated and
abiISiVp condition