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The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
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Is to be treated like a soldier. Ne
gro soldiers want Negro Officers.
Their conduct on a whole Is excel
lent.
III you can convince the white
officer that each Negro soldier
wants to get hcme to his colored
wife or friend, you can do a good
job. These boys are not excited
by the white girls even though
they r sought out by the girls in
many cases. And the whole thing
seems to hinge on the friendship
Of the Negro and the white gIrI.
Many soldiers are in a very low
frame of mind, and if they were
not real soldiers, 1 am convinced
that the enemy would be trying to
work on them. However. it is pos
sible that the enemy is helping
these riots to break out since the
tension is 50 great.
THE American Negro soldier is
often fined his entire salary Or
Q for the smallest infract!on.
Oftimes they must travel 20 miles
to another town to have a little
fun. The Negro Red Cross worker
is being resented because the sold
iers look up to them for leadership.
Also the American Red Cross work
ers are not wearing bandana hand
kerchiefs. The D.. 5. army il To
blame for most Of the trouble not
the fifth column. The officers
won't give the fifth column Il
chance"
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
ACCUSE STATE OF FLORIDA
OF "SLAVEOCRACY" PRACTICE
Continued from page u

ing a hoe, labeled that old steady
job right here at home" The
Daily Worker states that in con.
trast to this cartoon, is presented
a labor racketeer" holding a bal
loon full of "hot air" and a valise
labelled carpet bag tricks" and
tells him: Look Brother, weTl
give you the whole world with a
fence around it and you can sit
on the fence"
1t is explained that the most stir
ring reminder that the Nation case
represents a move by a stubborn
is the cartoons char
Attenuation of the door leading to
Camden as entrance to a north
bound train; that under the Same
also appear pictures of the
Negro in winter, broken by his
Camden experiences, and forced to
walk back on railroad ties. The
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
WORKERS DEFENE LEAGUE
ANNOUNCES PLAN TO MAKE
STATEMENTS IN
OPPOSITION TO AUSTIN
WADSWORTH DRAFT
LABOR BILL

New York, Aug. 81 ANPeThe
Workers Defense League has an
|nounced plan to print statements
from prominent people opposing
the Austin-Wadsworth draft labor
bill. The act will be a part of the
leagues Free Labor in Free Am
erica" campaign.
Last week the Rev. James MY
ers of the Federal Council Of
Churches, stated that the Austin
Wadsworth bill would constitute
in America a big step toward the
Nazi and Fascist concept of COM
pulsory labor" Mr.. McLaurin,
speaking for the March on Wash
ington movement, emphasized the
loss of manpower due to discrinl-
ination against Negroes in hiring
and in upgrading.
A quote from Sam Baron, gener.
al manager of the New York Joint
board of the Textile Workers I'M
ion of America stated:
81 am against all compulsion in
labor matters. 1 believe the Aus
tin Wadsworth bill will defeat
whatever worthwhile end is con-
templated."
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04

picture carries the title, 1.-The Prjm
rose Path and the Long Road
Back"
The Citrus and Allied Workers
union, which Nation heads, said to
be affiliated with the Go, and has
gained 1000 new members here
since last December, won the first
ICIO contract in the state, and sue
seeded in getting raises and adj
vancing the unity of Negro ard
white.
The state of .FloriGa is said tn BE-
adhering to the method of re strict
ing labor's flow to cut-of-the STATE
war jobs, in o.dvr to maintain a
consistent labor surplus, to keep
wages down, and tc protect" a
long time underpaid labor group
from contact with more advanced
and better paid workers elsewhere.
The ase is said to bring to the
fore the ant war, anti-adminlstra-
ton prejudi1es os sections of the
mcst reactionaIv groupings vino
are trying to use the Nation
arrest to 6riv. Tie VINO out IF the
state.
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
ARMY URGES ESTABLISHMENT
OF RECREATION CENTER
FOR NEGRO TROOPS

Charleston, Sc. Sept. l ANPl =
Mayor Henry w. Lockwood ann
ounced last v TX that he had ban
advised in a Telegram from Senator
Bulney r. Maybank that the Lro-
rcsed North Charleston recreation
Center for Negro troops is being
certified to the FEDERAL WORKS a.
gency by the War department rs
essential to the war effort.
The recreation center has been
urged for sevral months by Negro
leaders and by Brig. Gen. James L.
Duke, commanding officer of the
port of embarkation, who pointed
out that recreational facilities here
for Negro service men are totally
inadequate.
The telegram to Mayor Lock-
wood from Senator Maybank stat
ed: Rest assured 1 will keep be-
hind officers of the FWA and will
do everything 1 can to assist.
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
HASTE, JEAN MUIR AMONG
SPEAKERS AT NAACP LINCOLN
U. YOUTH MEET OCT. 1881

Chester County, Pa.-With "A
Blueprint for Action" as their
theme students from colleges thru
out the country will meet for the
fifth annual NAACP student con-
ference here at Lincoln University
October 29-31.\
Mrs. Ruby H. Hurley, NAACP
director of youth work, stated this
week that the conference will be
an Institutional meeting to post
students on techniques for the pro-
curement Of a full franchise for
the Negro in America, equality in
education, and on the problems Of
organizing labor. A program of ac-
tivity for college students to carry
back to the schools will be form
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04

FUNERAL DIRECTORS
THOMAS FUNERAL HOME
2O22 Lake st. Webster 2022
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
JOB TO EAGER
APPLICANT, BUT YOU'D
V GUESS WHY

Topeka, Aug. 81 amp Alex Bry-
ant who has been doing part time
janitor work for the University OF
Kansas since 1918 decided last week
that he wanted a permanent job,
but was frustrated in his attempt.
When Bryant applied to take civ.
was blocked because he had to ans
wer a question about his age. His
answer: I'm 112 years DID,"
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
new! FREDERICKSBURG"
Feminine HYGIENE

Gaining Great Favor With Women! d
Many doctors urge the regular use
Of dOucheS for women who want to
be re~treshingly clean = for women
troubled by offending odor, itching
or discharge. D
Some products may be harmful
germicides which burn, harden and
damage sensitive tissues. But NOT
Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative WASN'T
Observation-Disclosures Sanative Wash
is an effective ''bacteriostatic" (the
modern trend.
1t not only discourages bacterial
growth and infection but cleanses,
deodorizes, relieves minor irrita-
tons and discharge. Has beneficial
effect on delicate membranes
Inexpensive!
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
ELKS PARADE THRILLS
PITTSBURGH

.l-ued from Page ~
Grand Treasurer Edward w. Hen
~ Of Philadelphia. arc Grand Com.
missioner Of Education William [.
Eiueston, was unanimous following
their annual reports that revealed
Substantial progress for the past
year. A balance of mere than $685.
0Gg was reported i'll the treasury
and a large gain in memberships
am tUrced.
pr. Wilson, deli ,ering his 2Sru
annua. address, to'd f having trav-
e.I,.: $4,000 mil IS il tllls count.
lea . and the Canal Zone to estab-
usn Lew lodges lie said he naG
burned scores of mortgages or Elk
h ,r.es with a vallt of Sad. oct ana
added that more than $4,000. 600 in
war bonds has been sold to Elks.
Wilson's service resulted in his ap-
pointment as a member Of the I'D
visory Committee to the U. S. Treas
ury Department.
Discussions in the business ses-
sions will concern recomm endat-
ions that ~ the balance of the sink
ing and other funds be invested in
Series f war bonds; (2) that the
lodge support every movement de-
signed to promote training Of Ne
groes in industrial, arts, craft and
other trade occupations; ~ that
moral support be given Negroes
who attempt to secure union affil-
iation; az that group insurance for
Elks be studied; and (5) that open
bars in Elk homes be eliminated.
Open bars was dealt with at Clev
Gland six years ago when rules
| governing bars we're adopted, but
Isince that time many violations
have been reported. Members in
.iseveral cities, it has ben charged,
operate the bars under private own
ership. Those guilty of the prac-
tice have indicated they will with
draw as did the Eureka lodge of
Norfolk, Va, if the grand lodge in
t~erferes.
Other features of the opening of
the convention was an address by
DR.. William J.. Thompkins record
er of deeds for the district of Col
umbia and chairman of the health
commission, who expressed fears,
lest the success of the allies be
endangered by failure to keep our
selves physically fit"
DR.. Thompkins said that although
1--WE now have 1000 or 5000 phys
icians, we need 5000 more. But
any army calls for say, 500 more
Negro physicians would greatly en-
danger the health of our Negro
population" He urged that den
fists distribute themselves among
smaller areas where they are sore.
1y needed rather concentrating as
in the past on large urban districts.
Major r. R.. Wright, president of
the Citizens Savings Bank and
Trust Co., Philadelphia, climaxed
the first days activity with the pur-
chase Of 500, 900 in war bonds.
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
ulated.


ulated.
Among the discussion leaders
and consultants for the conference
will be: Lowrence P. Reddick, Cur
ator of Schomberg Collection, Gov
grooming Anti-Negro Propaganda"
Charles Douds, Regional Director
National Labor Board, Labor;
Jean Muir, Negro and Motion Pic
tures''; Ella Baker, Director Of
Branches, Consumer COOPERATIVE
es"; Thurgood Marshall, Special
Counsel, Equalization of Teach
ers' salaries; William HASTE Dean
of Howard Law School, Ballot.
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04

Elk Convention in Pittsburgh Mon
day night when Ii. George w. Lee.
chairman of the April War Savings
Bond drive on Beale ST., received
a citation and a 5000 war bond prize
for leading all colored communit-
les in America"
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04

American Red Cross is over here
trying to find reasons for moving
the colored clubs CLUBS stated by
Negroes cut of certain cities. be-
cause it is said that certain people
must be satisfied. One of them Is
Mr.. Gibson, the American Red
Cross commissioner in Great Bit
ain. One of his excuses is that he
understood that the Negro person
mel were too highly skilled in their
jobs.
white officers are behind most
of the trouble. They have even
lcanvassed communities, telling the
residents and business people not
to serve or associate with the Ne
groes (whom they command and
get their promotions off') The
few Negro officers are treated as
bad by their fellow officers. There
are some fair minded officers, but
they are not permitted to do much
because they are not promoted and
are shifted in many instances from
place to place.
Have seen a couple of colonies
who were very good, but their ex-
ecutivc officers are rotten and slim
many things over. The Negro sol
der is doing a job. All he wants
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
AIDE TO NEGRO MISSION DIES

Media, Pa, Aug. 81 amp The
Rev. Laurence A. Deering, white,
pastor of the Church of the Nativ-
ity Of the Blessed Virgin Mary and
long a worker in Mother Cathrine
Drexel's mission for Negroes died
here last week. He was u years
old.
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04
robson STARTS REHEARS-
AIS FOR "OTHELLO" TITLE
ROLE

New York, Aug. 81 amp Paul
Robson began rehearsals for his
starring role in the Margaret Web
ster production Of "Othello" with
Miss Webster directing, announced
the Theatre Guild last week.
Virginia Gilmore will play the
role of Desdemona and Stefan
Schnabel will appear as Iago. The
latter two are white.
The Omaha guide., 1943-09-04

Pittsburgh, Pa.,-Rubel Blakley
rejoined Lionel Hampton's band as
a star vocalist here last week. This
was announced by Joe Chaser, per-
sonnet manager of the unit. MI.
Blakley suplanted ice Williams
who took Blakley's spot several
months ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Prof. Mourer S
WordEvents
Class Opens

nor THE thirteenth season,
Il Prof. Wesley II. Maurer will
offer his course on Books on
Current Economic. Political and
Social Problems in Detroit for
the University Of Michigan tx
tension Service. The class will
be held at 7 o'clock on Thursday
evenings beginning oct. Z at the
Horace H. Rackham Educa-
tional Memorial, 90 Farnsworth
avenue.
The class discusses world
events and public affairs, using
current books TO provide author
itative background or challeng-
ing thought The group analyses
and criticiZeS the theses OF
these authors and shares and
exchanges opinions on the inn
portant problems facing modern
societies.
According 10 students who
have been enrolled in past
years. these discussions in which
viewpoints are presented by
persons representing various
professions and fields Of activity
are always stimulating and
often spirited. Many of the
books are presented by class
members, though this is not re-
quired.
Enrolment may be made in
advance in the business office
of the University of Michigan
Extension Service or at the
time OF the first class session.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

II as kindly and gently as pos
Sible 10 shield you from the
comment or disapproval Of
others. which doubtless won't be
so kind and gentle.
II you're properly appreciative
Of this really great favor, you
viii keep in mind that un-
doubtedly il hurts the person
telling YOU more than il hurts
YOU And YOU should be crate
full for the gallantry and friend
Illness Of the relative or friend
who Is trying 10 help you.
How about il? Do you con-
stantly resent all criticism Of
yourself? II you do you're short
sighted. missing many wonder
full opportunities for Self-im-
provement. If you don't, then
you know how 20 put the saddle
on the right horse!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

BY reading good literature
one forms the habit of using the
right word at the right time.
II is possible for every student
TO finish college without appre-
citation of cultured speech. They
may acquire a fair vocabulary
and a knowledge Of grammar
but unless they take the time
10 use this knowledge with
charm. they win not have made
the most Of their education,
Have a little book and make
a note OF every word heard in
any conversation. Practice read
ing aloud. Listen 10 your own
tones and try by repeating
them over and over 10 make
them soft and musical.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Christmas Packages

Make legibility your watch
word as you address your
Christmas packages and let
terS and cards. TO men and
women overseas. Keep everlast-
ingly in your mind that every
letter and figure in the name
and address has a meaning all
lis own.
Write OF print every letter or
figure most carefully. most
distinctly Then your package
or letter or greeting card will
bring happiness 10 the person
for whom II is meant d. in
stead of gloom to the dead let
ter office.
Distributed by King Features synd.. Inc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
A Bit Of Paint

Much can be done TO improve
interiors by painting. There
are new paints that need no
sizing or printing and can be
used right over wallpaper. They
are in the modern flat finish
and are washable.
Use one of the enameloidS for
kitchens and bath rooms where
there is steam and cooking
fumes. Children's furniture and
toys are easy TO refinish and
can be kept sparkling with this
finish.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Hospital Talk for Women

MISS GERTRUDE MADLEY
will be guest speaker at the
meeting of the Alpha Chapter
Of the Highland Park Womans
Club Tuesday at s p. m. at the
home of Mrs. Harry NJ. Robins
in Farrand Park. Miss Madley
will talk on War Experiences
in an English Hospital"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Paint, Ingenuity Renovates
Old, Worn Home furnishings

THE NEW slogan or Make II
Il Do, Wear II Out" should
apply 10 our homes as well as
our clothes. Those who live in
houses and even apartment
dwellers may find there are
many pieces of discarded furni-
ture that can be not only re-
paired but attractiveiy restyled
Attics and cellars should be
thoroughly inspected and every
apparently, useless thing re-
moved to either the scrap pile
or taken out for renovation. The
dusty old sofa with worn. soiled
covers may have good springs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Luncheon Planned
Bv Coterie Club

THE DETROIT COTERIE
CLUB will hold a lunche con
meeting Oct. s at the home of
Mrs. r. II. Smith in Oakdale
Blvd. Pleasant Ridge. The
hostess will be assisted by Mrs.
A. n. McDougall. Miss Con-
stance Kingann will speak on
English Soiourn.'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Coils Are Valuable

All these wire coils are now
very valuable and there will be
few that can't be repaired. IL
they. are not needed in the home
they can be sold 10 furniture
repairmen.
Furniture styles change and
when possible, we should make
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Loyalty Circle to Meet

THE LOYALTY CIRCLE Of
the King s~Daughters and Sons
will meet at 1890 Wednesday
in the Boulevard Temple Meth
odist Church.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Cultivate
PIE dsins
Voice Tones
BY DONNA GRACE

WHAT would be the first wish
w of every girl IL she could
really possess the Magic Lamp?
We asked this>-of a group of
modern young ladies and the
answers were nearly all the
same. The first wish was for
either beauty or wealth. but the
three could be summed up as
follows: beauty. wealth and
happiness.
The latter, happiness, was not
specific, but we believe it would
include good health and all the
qualifications that 20 To make
up a pleasing. fine individual.
II would seem the modern girl
feels that beauty comes first
and Is mostfimportant. but with
out other fine qualities beauty
will not assure happiness.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
VIII Lose Interest

An educated man will lose in
terest in any girl. even though
she may be beautiful. If she
does not speak easily and intel
ligently. She need not be the
Austere, bo0kiSh sort of person
To acquire a good vocabulary
and to cultivate pleasing tones.
II IS impossible 10 become
familiar with good phrasing and
correct English without study,
but such training can be in
iensely interesting. Every one
needs a good dictionary and the
study may be any ef the classics
recommended for high school or
college work
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

We can, and without Aladdin's
Lamp. secure an ideal and envi-
able place for ourselves without
much facial beauty. Some of
the most attractive girls may
not have one good feature. They
are the girls who are natural
and are smart enough to cult
-pate and improve what nature
gave them.
Their charm may be due 70
pleasing voice and good diction.
Any girl who has the ambition
can cultivate and possess a fine
voice. She can learn TO speak
distinctly and beautifully and
Sc attributes will be sure 10
I'D to success and popularity.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Accept Suggestions

Now it's natural that this lack
or fault of yours may be so
glaring that your friend is
willing 10 call your attention TO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

Remove outside leaves from
fresh. hard, sound ca age.
Quarter. Discard cores. Shred.
Mix l cup of salt with 20 pounds
of cabbage. Pack firmly into
stone jar. Cover and weight
down so as TO keep the kraut
under the brine. Keep at a
temperature OF about SO degrees
and remove skum each day.
Sauerkraut is cured and ready
10 can in from 10 10 II days.
Pack II into hot. sterilized jars.
Should there not be enough juice
10 cover the kraut. add brine
ade by dissolving 2 tablespoons
salt in ] quart water. Process
the kraut for 30 minutes in hot
water bath.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Red Pepper Jam

Three and u cups sweet red
pepper, tablespoon salt, 3
cups sugar and 2 cups vinegar.
Remove seed and midrIbS from
thick-walled peppers. Run pep
pers through food chopper (use
smallest knifeD. Measure. Sprin-
kle with salt. Let stand 3 or 4
hours. Add sugar and vinegar
and cook until thick. Pour into
hot Jars and seal at once.
Cabbage is most plentiful now.
and if your family are lovers of
sauerkraut, put some away now
10 60 along with those Spareribs
AT a winters dinner.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Apple Chutney

Three quarts of sliced apples.
3 lemons, sliced and seeded, z
chilli peppers, with seeds re-
moved, / quart brown sugar, 1
quart cider vinegar. quart
dates. stoned and chopped, L
pint tarragon vinegar. 2 pounds
raisins, l tablespoon ground
ginger, / teaspoon paprika. l
teaspoon salt. l onion, chopped,
and 2 cloves garlic.
Chop the apples with the
lemons as the acid will help TO
keep the apples from turning
dark Mix all the ingredients.
Boil gently until the apples
are soft and stir the mixture
occasionally with a fork. Pack
while hot in sterilized jars, seal,
and store in cool place.
Peppers are still on the mar
ket, so why not make use OF
them for this special relish or
Jam. perfe for that added
touch 10 the meat dish.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

an effort 10 have and use the
things appropriate 10 our time
and way Of living.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
We Miss the Chance

Now if we really want 10 put
our best foot forward, We fire.
quently are given chance
which we too often scorn. Our
ego Is terribly upset: we mis-
takenly take the attitude, and
usually voice IT. that the other
person is too critical.
Cocksure Self-SatiSfed7 But
suppose some one who Is truly
devoted TO you ., your mother
or father, your husband or wife,
girl friend or boy friend, or
any one else who is closely assoc
ciated with you honestly
wants 10 save YOU from putting
yourself in the position Of being
because Of some easy
correct lack Of manners A?
-bome habitual discourtesy, per-
haps, of which you've never
even been aware; some persist
ent mistake in grammar or pro-
nunclation: some unattractiVe,
even maddening mannerism you
don't even know you have; some
social offense-anything I h at
doesn't make a pleasing impress
sion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Appreciate Kindly
Criticism
By MARY BEECkMAN
Authority on Good Manners

CRITICISM, WE all know,
y isn't always easy TO take.
But IL it's kindly and gently
given, it's the very essence OF
friendship and devotion.
BY criticism l don't mean
nagging. peevish complaining
or continual picking on another
person. These are destructive,
enemies 10 cooperation. What
/ do mean is an honest, forth
right, fair and kind criticism.
Too often We think Of criti-
cism as destructive, something
essentially unpleasant, unneceS-
Sarily severe. But the diction-
airy tells us that criticism can
be "the art of. criticising, OF
giving a discriminating judg-
ment."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Apples, Beets
CauIiAoWer
Available
BY PRUDENCE PENNY

TIIE last of the garden vege-
- tables and fruits are holding
out against Jack Frost, bright
ening up that autumn garden,
or perhaps the corner grocery
stand, with their mellow fall
colors. Apples and peppers.
beets, cabbage and cauliflower
are still n their prime, full OF
fine flavor and appeal.
Homemakers who haven't had
time to get TO their canning
task can take heart, for there
are still many fine foods avail
able 10 amply fill those jars in
your pantry for the coming
months. Various pickles, relisheS,
vegetables and fruits for meal
time. or jams and jellies for
snacks can all be yours.
Tawny, fiavorsoTe apples are
good i'm both quantity and atial--
ity. Use them for store full
Of butter, cider, Jelly. or per-
haps this special apple chutney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08

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