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Louis Campbell. better known
as Mule, is head of the sur
veyors for the SRD. He is a
first-class engineer and is doing
a mighty fine job on the road.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
Arrest MOrtician
In Shooting Fray

NASHVILLE-K. Gardner. local
undertaken. was released on 81 1000
bond Friday after his arrest in con-
nection with the shooting Of Earl
Blackman. 81. 1906 Scovel street
who was taken 10 Hubbard hospital
with a bullet wound in the right
shoulder. officers reported. There
are conflicting tales about the cause
OF the shooting.
Gardner is reported as saying
that the Blackman boy was Great
ing a disturbance in his place and
that his Office girl called him from
home. When he arrived on the
scene the Blackman boy made a
break at him. He thought his life
in danger and as a result, shot the
Blackman boy.
Blackman was quoted as saying
Gardner shot him without cause or
warning in front OF 1911 jefferson
street which is near Gardner's Fu-
neral home while he (Blsckman)
was walking along the street with
a girl friend.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
Rap Display Of
Confederate Flag
AS I'm:

NEW ORLEANS.-Local colored
residents this week blasted as I'M
American and un-democratic the
recent Flag Day ceremonies, in
which The Confederate Flag was
displayed as credit TO America,
along with the flags OF the United
Nations.
The ceremony was held at Jim
Crow Poncha;rain Beach on the
Lake front where representatives
OF southern democracy waxed
eloquent about the four freedoms
and the significance of the Ameri-
can Flag.
Another display OF southern
Americanism also blasted was the
publishing Of plaque in a local
daily paper OF the flags that made
America" Included with the
Bunker Hill. Revolution. Continen-
tai. Betsy Ross. Texas and Califor-
MIA Republic flags was the flag OF
the confederacy.
This emblem Of slavery that was
carried by the standard bearers of
the southern revolt in an attempt
70 sha;ter democracy is a blot upon
the principles OF American civiliza-
ton. and adherence 10 what il stood
FOR is the greatest contributor 10
national disunity today was the
expression Of Negro leaders here
upon seeing the display.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
Ruling Bars Negro
Vets From Legion

MONTGOMERY. Ala. - The Ala
bama Supreme Court ruled Thurs
day that each post OF the American
Legion has the right to determine
its own membership. the ruling af-
firming a prior decision OF the JEFF
ferson Circuit Court.
The state high court ruled against
a group OF Negro World War vet
Grams. who sought issuance OF a
charter for a Legion post at Biz
mingham. The case involved was
Moses d. Chapman. ct al, versus
the American Legion--John T Bat
ten, commander and D. Trottcr
Jones. adjutant.
The original petition was made
by a group Of Is colored veterans.
They were residents OF Jefferson
County and members OF Britton
Mckenzie Post No. $50 at Tuskegee.
only Negro post in the state. Their
request 10 establish Negro post
at Birmingham was denied by the
Alabama Department OF the Leg
inn
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26

To Meet In
ST. us

ST. LOUIS. Mo.-tANP)-The
Bishops Council OF the African
Methods. Episcopal church is
scheduled 10 meet here Thursday,
June 26
Whether or not the quadrennial
conference will be held in Phila-
delphia in 1914 is certain to be one
Of the questions which will re-
ceive a great deal OF consideration
at the council session. War time
travel conditions and the possibili-
~ Of even more stringent regula-
tons have been under study by
the denomination leaders for some
time.
Another question which will oc-
cupy attention is the Interpretation
OF the rule regarding the super
snnuation OF bishops who have
reached the age Of IS. There are
those who feel that the law should
be rigidly enforced.
The postwar program. particu-
larly as it touches Negroes. will
get consideration. A commission
has been at work upon this SUBJ
ject and is expected TO report
progress especially as regards mis-
sionS There are some forces with
in the church which favor the de-
velopment OF additional bishops in
the mission field particularly in
West Africa and South Africa
Such a step might involve the selec-
ton OF native bishops. one which
has scarcely been faced squarely
by the denomination.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26

when 1t. Ruth Freeman, re-
cruiting officer who had maintained
offices at Walker College. 4703
South Parkway, was ordered to re-
port for active duty at Fl. Des
Moines, Ia.
With her departure it became an
open question among Chicagoans.
who had been interested in the
WAC. as TO what the future will
be in the matter Of recruiting Of
race women eligibles in this
branch of the armed services.
Many observers declared it was
a debstable question as to whether
future Negro women enrollees will
be accepted at the white recruit
ing centsr, It's West Jackson bou!e-
ward. 1t is generally known; how
ever, that the full quota for the
WAACS has not been reached be-
cause Of the daily appeal made to
the women of the country both by
the radio and press. seeking their
enlistment
Officials of the Sixth Service
Command were reticent about CIV
ing an Official explanation and
said that 1t would have to come
from the Public Relations officer
OF the War Department.
Officials Of the Command did say
however. that the colored WAAC
officers were needed more at pres
ent for the pressing business Of the
big organization at Fort Des
Moines, than for the recruiting
service.
It Is feared that the removal Of
the Negro recruiting officer, viii
have a tendency TO lower the
morale OF prospective errollees and
throw a damper on the enthusiasm
shown by patriotic Negro women.
who sought 10 become members of
the WAAC organization even
though they are denied admission
TO the WAVES and SPARS.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
Pa. Man Is
Returned To
Chain Gang

NORRISTOWN. Pa.-After serv-
ing II months on a North Carolina
chain-g gang, escaping in 1884, and
making his way North, John Cald-
we'll, 80, was returned to serve
the remainder of his three-year
term, imposed in 1888. for the al
legged theft of SIS worth Of chew
ing gum and cigarettes
A mild-mannered, soft-spoken and
frailly-built m an, Caldwell re-
strained tears with difficulty as he
described on the witness stand the
heavy chains he had to wear night
and day, before he had the chance
to escape. Police and other citizens
here testified that he had been a
respectable and law-abiding citizen
since coming to Norristown seven
years ago.
Last week Judge Annenhower re-
fused to grant a writ of habeas
corpus, on the ground of state S
rights" but Caldwell's attorney said
he would continue the fight to OBJ
tain freedom for his client
District Attorney FREDERICK Sfhif-
lie. although present in court TO
represent the Commonwealth,
whose Republican Governor Mar
tin had signed the extradition pa
pers, made a strong plea in Cald-
wells behalf, asking that he be
permitted to remain in Pennsyl-
vania until some arrangement for
his parole could be made. D. A.
Smillie stated
Something very fundamental is
at stake here. 49,. Shouldn't state
that demands a prisoners extradi-
ton establish that it comes into
court with clean hands? We must
scrupulously protect personal rights,
because they are higher than any
other rights"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
Man Who Faced.
Death Chair May
Be Freed Soon

LEESBURG. Va. Samuel
Legions, 22-year-old Berryville
man who was convicted on a
charge Of raping a white married
woman and sentenced to death,
will apparently soon be free, N
A. A. c. P. attorneys who have
been handling this case revealed
this week.
It was announced in Loudoun
county this week that an entry OF
nolle prosequi has been entered
by the commonwealth attorney
which signifies that the case will
not be pressed after the Loudoun
county courts conviction is re-
versed by the Virginia Supreme
Court of Appeal.
Legions was sentenced 10 death
on Feb. II, 1912, by a jury that
deliberated three hours Prose-
cuGon testimony was that the at
tack was made in the presence of
the woman's husband and child.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
Salt Lake City Whites
Object To Negro USO

SALT LAKE CITY - Following
the reported plan for establishment
OF USO for Negro soldiers here,
IT white citizens presented a Pc
tition OF protest Tuesday TO the City
Commission. 1t was referred TO the
Public Safety department.
Signers Of the petition declared
they were not opposed to the prin-
ciples OF the United Service Organ
ization, but objected to the location
OF the Negro unit here at 200 West
Second South street. They said they
believed a more suitable location
could be found.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
NavyC Cross WonBy Third
Negro For Rescuing Mate
WASHINGTON - William

WASHINGTON - William
Pinckney, 20-year-old third
class cook from Beaufort,
S. c., this week became the
third Negro to win the Navy
Cross in World War II.
Following the footsteps of Dorie
Miller. whose heroism at Pearl Har-
Dor won him the award. Pinckney
was given the coveted medal by
President Roosevelt this week. Sec
ond winner of the Navy Cross was
the late Leonard Royd Harmon.
who lost his life on the U.S.S. San
Francisco.
Pinckney's courage in saving a
shipmate during a battle with
strong Japanese naval forces near
the Santa Cruz Islands in the
South Pacific brought him the Navy
Cross.
Serving on the aircraft carrier
Enterprise. which has earned the
tiahiC OAQ ASduy VI uoio ehAObbh
its fight against the Nipponese.
Pinckney was knocked unconscious
when heavy bomb exploded near
by during the Battle OF Santa Cruz
on October 26.
Pinckney had been working at
his battle station in the ammuni-
ton handling room when the ex-
plosion hit. Four of his five COM
psnions were killed and Pinckney
flattened by the impact
Pinckney regained consciousness
and started cropping his way
through burning entangled wreck
age to an open hangar deck hatch.
He was just about to escape when
he saw a shipmate. the only other
survivor of his party, struggling up
through the hatch.
The man suddenly fell uncon-
scious either from the smoke or
fumes or from his wounds.
The Beaufort cook, unmindful of
his own danger. lifted his comrade
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26

through the hatch to safety before
he battled his way out OF the burh-
ing. smoke-filled compartment
In announcing the award for
Pinckney. the citation by the Navy
Department said:
by his dauntless courage in saw.
ing his comrades life at great risk
to his own. Pinckney upheld the
highest traditions Of the u. s. Naval
Service"
Secretary Of Navy Frank Knox
also announced this week that the
sponsor for the first Navy vessel to
be named after Negro will be the
mother Of Seaman Harmon. She Is
Naunita Harmon Carroll Of Cureo,
Tex, who will join in the ceremo-
MES at the launching of the destroy
er escort vessel. U. S. S. Harmon,
named for her son.
Harmon was mess attendant
whose Extraordinary heroism"
won him the Navy Cross postum
mously.
Harmon, who was 20 years of age.
lost his life during action against
enemy Japenese forces in the battle
Of Guadalcanal. November IL and
10. 1912. Throughout the engage
ment. he assisted in caring for the
wounded and evacuating them to
dressing stations aboard the ship,
and. according to the citation ac-
companying the Navy Cross award,
displayed unusual loyalty in be-
half OF the injured executive Of
ficer." He was killed when he de-
liberately exposed himself to hos
tile gun fire to protect his ship
mates.
The U.S.S. Harmon Is under con-
struction at the plant of the Beth
lehem Steel company. bingham,
Mass. and is expected to be launch
ed some time this summer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
Blast Ohio
Phone Co.
Job Bans

CLEVELAND, Ohio-The Ohio
Bell Telephone company was as
sailed this week by local welfare
groups because OF their refusal TO
employ race girls as operators.
Declaring that the Ohio Bell
Telephone company has had long
enough" to upgrade Negro women
employees into jobs as telephone
operators, the Future Outlook
league. the ". A. A. c. p and the
Cleveland Urban league. presented
united from; in condemning the
officials for their persistent atti-
tude in discrimination against Ne
gro women.
John o. Kelley. president OF The
Outlook league is duplicating his
interest in this matter as he did
when he had 10 employ drastic
tactics two years ago when he was
successful in bringing The company
TO time by lifting the ban on race
girls as elevator operators.
Holly has had several conferences
with the telephone officials and
they remain adamant.
Holly recalled that on May l9+l,
after his league had thrown pickets
around their building on Huron
road in their fight 10 place our
girls as elevator operators. a dozen
girls were given positions as ele-
vator operators and they have made
an enviable record with the off
Gals as well as the public. The
pickets were withdrawn after the
company officers pledged ha; the
elevator jobs were to be~,regarded
as the first step in program that
would, gradually in;egrate Negro
workers into all branches OF the
company's personnel.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
FLAG SERVICE CEREMONY

WASHlNGTON-H. David Whal-
um. insurance executive and reli-
gious leader Of Memphis will be the
guest speaker at Gordon Memorial
Methodist church Sunday. June II
al Flag Service ceremony spon-
sored by the Brotherhood Of Metho-
dist Men OF Gordon Memorial
church. Al this service an Amer
lean and Christian flag will be
presented TO the church in boron OF
the a. boys Of Gordon Chapel now
serving in branches Of the armed
forces. -.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-26

SYDNEY. Australia.-A Negro
sergeant from New Jersey. Henry
Middleton. was married here this
week 10 Murl Ambulas. an Anglo
Indian girl born in Australia.
Sgt Middleton was on leave from
duty in New Guinea for his mar
rage to the girl aircraft worker.
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Negroes in the Woman's
Army Auxiliary Corps came
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Plans Considered 10 Launch
-Four Freedoms Flag

International ceremonies to launch
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of the United Nations, are being
considered at the embassies and
legations here OF the 81 United Ma
tions. which is making plans.
The flag is white with four verti-
eel red bars emblazoned on it.
Brooks Bridgeford Harding. chair
man OF the -Four Freedoms Commit
tee, has been discussing plans with
United Nations representatives, who
In turn, will submit the over all
plan to their governments. he said
rs a symbol of the Four Freedoms,
the new flag would be flown beside
or beneath the flag Of any country.
Members Of the Four Freedoms
Committee are William o. Seal. di-
rector, United States Flag Associa-
ton; Elizabeth Mallot Barnes.
chairman. Committee on Correct
Use of Flag, OAR; Mildred Rice, di-
rector, DAV. and Margaret Sid
greaves, United Nations Club.
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-10
Fellowships Enjoy
Hike. Picnic Supper

Members OF the Christian Youth
Fellowship met sunday at stark
weather Hall at p. m. to hike to
camp on the Huron River. The
afternoon was spent playing base.
ball aud other games. after which
the group had wiener roast
\ special ,cspcr service in charge
Of Miss Thelma Aathony, opened
With the group singing OF Day is
Dying in the West after which
Miss Anthopy read a poem entitled
Evening by Duffy The group
sang For the Beauty Of the Earth
after which Miss Anthony read an
essay, Quest Of God Through Ma
ture, by Palmer Final hymn OF the
service was "Fairest Lord Jesus"
after which group singing, conclud-
ing with Taps was led by Miss
Anthony Miss Marie Turner, Hills.
dale, was at the piano during the
service which was held indoors at
one OF the camp buildings.