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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
SECOND MAJOR DEFEAT
IS DEALT ROOSEVELT
Continued From Page One)

'In my opinion, such a crush
ing burden of taxation would be
far worse than any real or fancied
danger of initiation now facing our
country" Dcughton declared.
The new tax measure, which
would raise federal revenue above
$40, 000,0 100000 annually, makes but
little revision in the burden of per.
sonal incomes, and the corpora
ton normal and surfaces are I'm
disturbed.
No Sales Tax
No change is made in the 20
per cent withholding rate against
wages and salaries. There is no
retail sales tax. and no revisions
are made in estate or gift taxes.
The bills new revenue is CLEAN
ed as follows: 1854, 100000 from
the $4,000, 900 individual j n o m e
taxpayers S616, 100000 by hiking
the corporation excess profits rate;
81 POI, 100000 from boosted excuses
OH so-called luxuries, including a
Jump IN the liquor tax from Sc to
So a gallon; and $166 100000 by
Increased postal rates on some
classes of mail. The alcoholic bev-
e1age excise boosts account for
S458, 10000 or about one-fourth of
the new money.
Here's how the measure affects
the personal incomes of taxnav-
CTS:
Main Points
/. The Victory Tax is repealed.
2. The normal tax is increased
from 6 per cent to 10, to replace
the Victory Tax.
3. Present personal exemptions
and credit for dependents are re-
tailed. The surtax schedule is ad-
justed to bring it into line with
elimination of the Victory Tax.
4. The earned income credit is
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25

repealed. married. persons filing
separate returns are limited to a
single persons exemption of $500
each. Joint returns still carry ST.
200 exemption.
5. A minimum tax of 8 per cent
OF the net income in excess of a
special personal exemption of $500
for a single person and $500 for
married persons, and $500 as a
credit for each dependent is pro-
vided, as a means of retaining on
the tax rolls at about their present
burdens some 100000 to 12,000,-
900 persons now RENTING victory
taxes but with earnings not large
enough to come under the income
levies at present exemptions.
6. The new bill would deny de-
auctions for sums paid on federal
excises-such as those for gasoline
and admissions--in computing in
Gividual tax returns.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25

orded here by the Soviet monitor
from a broadcast.
The Russians also announced
continued gains in the Pripet
Marshes north of Kiev where
more than go populated places.
including a district center, were
taken. Four more towns were
captured in the Dnieper bend push
to clear the Germans from the
west bank of the river.
Battles of great violence were
raging on the lower flank of the
Kiev bulge with German tanks
and infantry lunging forward un'
der massive air cover, Moscow
dispatches said.
The Germans were said to have
failed to achieve a breakthrough
in depth in the area despite three
successive withdrawals which the
Russians hav made, but front line
dispatches indicated the main Red
line was intact for the decisive
stage of the battle.
The German radio military
commentator Col. Ernest Won
Hammer said Russian relief at
lacks were sprung from north
and northeast of Zhiton1ir-which
would catch Field Marshal Fritz
van MannStein's attack on its
weakest flank.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
UNION SERVICE

Members of the ch0irs of the
First Christian church, the
Temple of Israel and the Fifth
Avenue Methodist church will
render the special music at the
Union Interfaith Thanksgiving
service at the First Christian
church, Third and Ann streets,
today at 11:00. The anthem will
be: prayer of Thanksgiving"
by Kremser. Mrs. Louis E.
Keith, organist, will render
in the organ prelude "Thanks-
giving Prelude, by Hahn, and
"Gloria In EXcelsis", by Nor
man. Rabbi Mordecai Thurman
will deliver the annual Thanks
giving message. Other partici-
pating ministers are the Rev.
C. d. Barclift and the Rev.
James Lawson. The public is
invited.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
LEASE SIGNED

The lease on the CORVALLIS
House which was authorized by
the City Council several weeks
ago for use as an officers club
was signed Wednesday by Mrs.
T. Walter Williamson for the
North Carolina Society Of Co.
Jonial Danes of America, Inc.
and Mayor Bruce B. Cameron
for the CITY of Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
RADIO STOLEN

J. H. Scull reported to police
Wednesday that someone had
broken into his office at 1O3 IL
Princess street sometime Tues
day night and had stolen a por-
table radio and two suits Of
clothes. At the time Of the re-
port the exact loss was not
known.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
DOOR BROKEN

Police reported Wednesday
that someone had broken the
glass door on the establish
ment of Eureaka Cleaners at
Second and Dock streets Tues
day night Upon investigation
it was not possible to learn if
anything was missing.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Marriage Licenses were is
sused Tuesday by the New
Hanover County Registrar of
Deeds, to Floyd Ray Blake,
Winter Park, and Aida Louise
Thorne, of Wilmington.
Two licenses were issued
Wednesday, one to Frank De-
limo Hewitt, Of Bay City, Mich,
and Betty Haynes, also of Bay
City. DOmOnic J.. Ferrara,
Bleuthenthal Field, and Dolores
CORN, Of Detroit, Mich.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
NEW RIVER GENERAL
IS LEADING MARINES
Continued From Page One)

eral Smith recently passed his 58th
birthday anniversary. He is q
graduate Of the University of Della.
ware. and vas appointed sec.
md lieutenant in the Marine Corps
almost IS years age. Since then
he has studied at the school OF
application at Port Royal, the ad-
vanced base school at Philadel.
phia. general staff and command
school at Fort Leavenworth and
the naval war college.
Throughout his career he has
been repeatedly commended o r
management OF rifle and pistol
teams. service during fleet exer-
eises and accomplishments as liai-
fd lines, as bulge organization,
plans for overseas operations,
meritorious service s,long diversi-
son officer
During the World War he Or
gained anc commended a SUBJ
marine ml2e laying battalion.
Later he participated in fleet land
ing exercises at Puerto Rico, Vir-
gin Islands and the Dominican Re-
public. His service includes many
tours of duty at sea and in various
tactical operations, as well as Of
fees at Marine Headquarters in
Washington.
Prior to corning to New River
and being in command of tn e
mammoth M arine reservation
there when it was converted into
Camp Lejeune, he was command
ing officer OF the training center
at Quanlico and brought with him
from there number of the schools
for enlisted men. He also h a d
duty at Quantico as president of
the M in Corps Equipment
board
OF particular interest in North
Carolina is the fact that he was
On the committee which originally
selected Onslow county for tn e
Marine training center, after care
fully inspecting practically all
parts OF the Eastern and Southern
coasts. He was named as the
1lrst commanding officer at New
Flver at New River, but this as
segment was revoked and instead
ne was sent on special duty as
an assistant naval attache and OBJ
server at tie American Embassy
at London.
a list of his awards and medals
follows: Navy Cross; Expedition
airy Medal, with two bronze stars
Tor service in Cuba in 1912, Haiti
In 1916 and the Dominican Re-
public in 1915; Mexican Service
Medal; Haitian Campaign Medal;
dominican Campaign Medal; Vic
tory Medal Second Nicaraguan
= m p On Medal; Nicaraguan
MEDAL Of Distinction and Diploma;
ana Dominican Order of Military
Merit with Diploma and White In
sigma.
Ills wife resides at Belle Haven,
Alexandria, Va. She was a recent
visitor In New Bern an6 New Riv-
er.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
MATTHEW'S RELIEVED

L. H. Matthews, former
member of the Wilmington pO-
lice force, was relieved from
duty for cause, it was an
nounced by Assistant Chief
Jordan last night. Matthews
has been employed by the de-
partment since October 16.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
MARSHBURN HONORED

A gold emblem in recognition
of rs years continuous service
with the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company was pre-
scented to E. C. Marshburn, en-
gineer at Wilmington, N. c.,
November Gath. The presenta-
ton was made by A. II. Will
Iiams, master mechanic of the
Wilmington shops, before a
group of fellow employees from
the shops and general offices.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
City Briefs

RATIONING BOARD CLOSES
The local War Price and Ra-
tiOning Board will close at noon
Thanksgiving Day, but all de-
partments will be open until
that time.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
RUSSIANS SLOW
NAN OFFENSIVE
Continued From Page One)

Zhitomir. had been taken by the
Germans.
But the Russians reported a still
fleming of their lines.
''1n the areas of ChernyakhoV
and Brusilov our troops successful
ly repulsed enemy counterattacks
and improved their positions, y
said the Moscow communique. rec
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25
Kill the Itch (seab1es)
With Sihcide

This liquid preparation Kills IN ~ ~
minutes those itch mites VIII y Mn1cr
it comes In contact. Buy 81 e. -
from your druggtE or seAo "Xdv1
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25

FARMER KILLED
HICKORY, Nov. 24.-(R-Calvin
p. Mathews, So, a farmer, was
killed near here late yesterday
when his buggy was hit by
truck.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-25

Lovely selection Of ladies'
and misses sweaters
all wool and wool mixed.
Smart styles in pull over
and button fronts. Beau
tiful pastel colors. Long
and short sleeves.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-03-20
Help Abolish Poll Tax

At MEETING of the National Ant-Pol Tax commit
"A tee held ia Washington G. las week to continue
the fgh. 70 give zen million Negroes and poor whites the
right n Southern states L reported
that forty signatures Already affixed the petition
to discharge the JaG cay committee Of the House from
further cons dcrato o T. coalition bill to outlaw
the poll tax system some PHI signatures still needed
to win discharge.
In order To carry IN dis crusade succc Sfully much
money il needed fnaneial report submitted to dele
gates and covering the period from January J. 1912 10
February % 1870 disclosed that the committee function
ed on an income Of 1852, bat deficit Of $500
Contributions came from both wings Of labor from indie
pendent unions women organizations Negro groups civ
ii rights organizations, meetings and individuals.
The report further that Negro organizations
contributed $50 and civil rights groups 1855 Labor
made the largest contributions the CO giving $4,000 and
the AFT. 81 100.
In view Of the vital importance Of this anti-poll tax
campaign 10 members of the the statement in the
port that Negro organizations contributed only $50
incredible Surely there must have been error in
listing the figures.
Negro newspapers alone contributed thousands Of
dollars IN publicity space and likewise sent many tele
grams in interest of the movement However feel that
many Of our organizations fell down somewhat on this
proposition 10 organizatona contributions We have
organizations of national prominence of financial
means including Delta Sigma Theta sorority Alpha Kappa
Alpha sorority fraternitie including the Anhas IAN
pas and Omegss; the Eks. Masons Oddfelows Pvthans
Order of Eastern star National socation for the Ad
vancement of Coored People and other civic and religious
and life insurance organizations.
Many Of these organizations in such excellent f.
nancia circumstances that they have invested from sl0
600 to 100000 in bonds There is every reason TO
that these outstanding Negro organizations are so
vitality interested in abolishng the poll system in the
South that they would not forego the opportunity
tributing to such worthy
In defending personal liberties as well as our nation
al freedom must all keep eternal vigilance nor should
hesitate to give the financial political and moral sun
port that may be needed to accomplish desired results
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-03-20
Labor Consumption

THE TOTAL w AR effort in which engaged Is in
creasng in momentum With each passing week the
demand for additional labor grows This labor shortage
In defense plants and farms due to the drafting OF
fighting men for eleyen-mlion-man army.
To supply the manpower and womanpower needed
TO keep production going top speed the home front
proposed bill known as the Ausn-W ellsworth Civilian
Seiectve Service Bill has been introduced in the IS Con-
gress This if enacted into law, would subject
all American citizens to possible labor conscrption
If it necessary TO conscript civilian workers in or
der to defeat the Axis feel certain that loyal Ameri
can will protest We all want 10 win the war But the
question arises-Do need universal civilian labor con-
scripton while still have many millions OF available
workers who are denied the opportunity to work in de-
Tense plants in other essential capacities on ac
count Of racial religious prejudice? If bill such as
the Austin-W ellsworth Bill should be enacted would It
not place millions Of Negro citizens at the mercy Of arb-
trar labor boards in many sections Of the country Would
It not lead to forced labor plantations under conditions
approaching convict chain gang procedure
Before resortng to universal civilian labor conscrp
ton the nation should take to remove the racial
barriers Of discrimination which present preventing
millions OF Negro workers from securing employment
When all available voluntary labor is exhausted then and
not until then. should resort to labor conscripton
Negro leaders are keenly interested in this issue and
feel that the proposed -Wadsworh Bill in its pres
ent form sufficiently safeguard the Negro against
the injustice which might result from labor concrption
In this connection We quote from the National Assoca-
ton for the Advancement Of Colored People as follows
First among probable objections to such legislation
Is the existence Of unused Negro labor that could be
bized through volunteer methods but is not utilized be-
cause Of traditional preudces There is also considerable
doubt as to the establishment Of sufficient safeguards 10
protect citizens under legislation against arbitrary
action by local boards
1T is likely too that compulsory service legislation
before the exhaustion voluntary method. violates the
Thirteenth Amendment The Constitution which proh-
bis involuntary serHitude
Furthermore in rs present state, The Austin-W ads
worth Bill contains yards which require the en-
pover the employee Of the establishment Of safe
ty in plans q the extension Of other estab-
lished rights % WORKERS
This pending compusorv service bill il of vital
Germ all Americans. especially the members of our
race The Tribune therefore, urges its readers and the
general public 20 keen informed this important ques-
ton which under consideration in Congress.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-03-20
h A. \.
d d., ~ oImuran Aat
A1kan Secretary
~~--~~' uiul

THESE are times when thrift r. vital part of
= patriotism we'll as measure OF ones good
common sense Hence, Il Is the patriotic duty oil
every American citizen to purchase war savings
bonds TO the full extent OF his her ability ana
is also to his her selfish interest to do so
Our nation IL engaged in global conflict on
the far-hung battlefronts. the outcome OF which
will determine the state and condition OF our fu-
ture existence.
No matter what may be the imperfections aud
shortcomings In our national life, there has been
developed in this country. during It's snort history
standard OF living and way OF life superior to-
and more extensive than, that found anywhere
else in the world, end that Is worth defending.
In order that our armed forces might be pro-
periy equipped 10 adequately defend our country
and our way Of life in this world upheava, and In
order that the four freedoms set out In the Atant-
&c charter might triumph. enormous, almost stag
gering funds must be provided. These funds are
going to be furnished by the American people: II
not through the increased purchase OF government
bonds. then through greatly increased taxation,
directly or Indirectly.
Even II one should lack sufficient patriotism
"a cause him to purchase all the war savings bonds
possible, his own selfish interest should dictate
such a program These bonds present oppor-
tunity for sound investments with relatively high
yields. Tue holders OF these securities Will receive
their Interest payments and the repayment OF prin-
cipai from taxes paid by the non-holders a. we'll
as by themselves: hence they Will receive a re
fund OF q part OF their taxes while the pur-
dhasers will not.
Furthermore. while our armed forces are fight
ing deadly military enemy the numerous bat
tlefronts. our government officials are engaged in
a momentous struggle against a possible monster
imitation: with possible ruinous effects on the home
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-03-20
mum YNyUn (By
kFIWFFN InF IIVFN

OF history. The bloody purge in Russia OF recent
decades brought It Nividly to mind and so the
bloody purge OF Hitler Just whether this scouige
is on its way just arriving we have no way
OF knowing. But bloody purgism gets certain re-
suits. When Russia had finished its bloody purge
this mighty nation was wrought into one Of the
most powerful war machines Of history When
Germany had accomplished its bloody purge the
Nazis have become a war machine that moves the
nations 10 awe and amazemcnt. These bloody
purges have attained unto certain results that can
be appraised for the present except to say that
they have made great machines possible.
ANYTHING that moulds nation into mighty
"A instrument Of invncible purpose is worm
noting. Such has pureism done in Russia and Ger
many II the might OF these two nations could be
brought concurrcnly upon the democracies the lat
ter would not have even a remote chance. The d.
,..,on among them has been our salvation and not
our national ingenuity But 1t seems that the Hea-
venly Father is suffering bloody purgsm to bring
the nation TO themselves. The war that is upon
us global in its scope and the glohal slaughter
amounts 10 global bloody purr. If this bloody
purge can unite the nations on program OF peace
as it united Russia and Germany in program OF
war 1t easily may become the worlds greatest
Aessing in disguise.
VIE poor morals cannot understand the works
w ana ways OF God Through countless gem
erations God has used the ungody TO chasien the
gody, and both for the larger ends of human pro-
gress. I'VE will understand IL better by ana by.
Although II is heart breaking 10 see the flower oi
our young manhood slain upon hundred battle
fields when we think that every blessing we enjoy
was bought with the price OF somebody's blood. We
are brought face 10 face with facts that staggel
our understanding.
THIS WORLD must be purged Of master-racism and
meanness in general. II is either maser-racism
or master selfshness that destroys the peace and
happiness of mankind. The swine-rough brought
the prodigal TO himself: let us hope that bloody
purgism may do the same for mankind
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-03-20

and economic fronts.
1t has been stated upon good authority. that
after the payment OF taxes and the purchase OF
available consumer goods and services. and suf-
ficient allowance for savings and the purchase OF
war savings bonds at the present rate, there will
still be an inflationary gap OF at least l6 billion
dollars. Unless these excess funds directed
into such channels as war savings bonds and or
life Insurance. so take them out of circulation
for spending purposes, they will be inflationary
dynamite, constantly threatening TO play havoc
with any controls placed on the cost OF living and
other available consumer goods and services.
Should We have runaway initiation absorbing these
excess funds, would all be the poorer and sad
der without having received any additional bene-
fits.
Dollars invested in savings bonds do double
duty-on the battlefront. on the home-front. They
also provide splendid vehicle for carrying our
excess funds 60 period when our ndivid-
ual needs for them will be greater aud their value
more. II We are wise, will buy them and urge
others 10 do likewise.
The more widespread the distribution Of these
bonds, the they will he worth, more people
will have stake in our country, and hence
greater interest in the efficiency and general vel
fare OF our government.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-03-20
Native Son

BY RICHARD WRIGHT

old enough. so I put my age up
so ! could vote and get the five
collars"
You didn't mind selling your
,ctc?'
Nav why should II"
"lou did T think politics could
get you anything
1T got me five dollars on cleo
ton day"
Bigger. did any white people
ever talk to YOU about labor un-
ions?"
Nav: nobody but Jan and
Mary. But she oughtn't done It /.
Rut | couldn't help what l did.
Aud Jan. Ireckon ! did him wrong
by signing Red to that ransom
note"
"Do you believe he's your
friend now?'
well. he amt against me. lie
didn't turn against me today
" hen they was questioning him.
| don't think he hates me like
the others. I suppose he's kind
OF hurt about Miss Dalton,
though"
bigger did you think you'd
ever come to ihis?'
"Well. 10 tell III. truth. Mr..
Max. II seems sort OF natural
like. me being here facing the
death chair. Now I come 10
think Of Il. n seems like some
thing Ike this Just had TO be-"
They We're silent. Max stood
up and sighed. Bigger watched
4. see what Max was thinking,
but Max'S face was white and
blank
well Bigger" Max said.
Well enter plea OF not guilty
at the arraignment tomorrow.
Hui when the trial comes up
we'll change Il 10 n plea Of
guilty and ask for mercy. They're
rushing the trial: II may be held
IN two or three days. I'll tell the
Judge all l can OF how yon feel
and why. III try 10 get him Ia
make h lie In prison. That's all
! can see under the circumstances
! don't have 10 tell You how they
feel toward you. Bigger. You're q
Negro; you know Don't hope for
too much. There's an ocean OF
hot hate out there against YOU
and I'm going to try 70 sweep