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The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
More Nursing Schools
Are Admitting Negroes

Enough schools of nursing are
newly opening their doors to Negro
students that the qualified young
woman should not hesitate to apply
to the school of her choice, whether
or not it is listed admitting Negro
es, according to Mrs. Estelle Massey
Riddle, consultant in Negro nursing,
for the National Nursing Council for
War Service.
"A definite change in attitude has
grown out Of the war situation said
Mrs. Riddle in her New York office.
The acute nursing shortage made it
apparent that all potential nursing
power should be utilized. Although
Negro women have definite flair
for nursing, only slightly more than
one percent of the graduate nurses in
the country are Negro as compared
with ten percent of the population.
1T has been hard to increase the
supply of Negro nurses because edu-
cational facilities are totally made
quate. And because so few of the
best schools of nursing were open to
Negroes, the better qualified Negro
girls have tended to go into teaching
or other work"
Now, Mrs. Riddle declared, a
change is under way. Leading
schools are making places for at least
a few Negro students and directors
of other schools are open to convic-
ton if a young woman with the re-
quisite high school diploma, good
grades, and other qualifications asked
by the particular school, makes appli-
cation.
''he needT now is for qualified ap-
plicants," said Mrs. Riddle. A
great deal of effort has been made to
secure this extension of opportunity
1t challenges Negro women every
where"
Mrs. Riddle said that the 1000 Ne
gro students now in schools of nurs-
ing is dangerous low, in view of the
health problems of the nation and of
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
Praise Armed Forces
No Discrimination Order

Hailing the War Department Order
recently reported by the press pro-
hibiting segregation in the use of post
changes, government transportation
and army motion picture facilities as
an important step forward in the
fight to abolish discrimination based
on race, color or creed from the arm
ed forces and from our country, the
National Federation for Constitution
al Liberties in letter sent to Presi-
dent Roosevelt both commended him
on this action and praised him for the
many steps he has taken toward the
abolition of discrimination.
In releasing their Letter to the Pres
ident, the National Fedration for Con
stitutiona1 Librties called upon other
organizations and citizens throughout
the country send similar messages
to him supporting the War Depart
ment Order.
The NFCL letter, pointing to those
who oppose the anti-segregation order
said in part, Those ossified white
supremists like the Governor Of Ala
bama, who have wildly objected to
this War Department Order are
spokesmen for Hitler-like doctrines
in our country. They have failed to
understand the meaning of national
unity or the high ideals for which the
United Nations are fighting The
great majority of Americans abhor
the views and tactics Of this group
and want the War Department Order
to stanG.
The full text Of the letter to tn
President follows:
Dear Mr. President: The War
Department Order emily reported
by the press, prohibiting segregation
i tie use of pJst e21clarges, govern
.-+,- 4------~--- Inn fin -lities anf
army motion picture theatres is an
important step forward in the fight
to abolish discrimination based on
race, color or creed from the armed
forces and from our country fight
to which you have made such notable
contributions.
Those ossified white-supremists.
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like the Governor of Alabama, who
wish the War Departments Order
suspended, are spokesmen for Hitler
like doctrines in our country. They
fail to understand the meaning of ma
tional unity or the high ideals for
which the United Nations are fight
ing. The great majority of Amer
leans abhor the views and tactics of
this group.
l can say with certainty that the
many church, professional, trade un-
ion, farm, Negro and JEWS and other
organizations trougout the country
which cooperate with US want the new
War Department Order to stand and
will back you in further steps which
YOU take to end discrimination.
We again pledge our support to
your leaership of our country toward
victory in the war and to the many
steps you are taking to abolish dis
elimination.
Respectfully yours,
gorge Marshall, Chair, NFCL.
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
THEY DON'T ALWAYS HAVE
TIME TO SERVE MEALS
BY Herbert Banmgartney, Ylc.
USCGR Il Coast Guard Combat

By Herbert Banmgartney, Ylc.
USCGR 4 Coast Guard Combat
CORRESPONDENT
(Delayed) Anyone aboard this YES
sci during the invasion Of the Mari
anas Islands can tell you the Negro
stewarts's mates had plenty to do be-
sides take care Of the officers meals
an staterooms.
Coast Guard and Navy Negroes at
tached to gun crews and emergency
battle dressing stations gave fine
account of themselves when enemy
air attacks were numerous during the
early stages of the fighting.
teady ands and smooth coordinat-
ion are required of ammunition pass
erS and leaders, and the efficiency of
these men was attested by the unbe-
lievable screens of ack-ack that went
up on occasion when Nip planes came
in close.
ITS not mud fun waiting there III
the pitlh dark for them to come over
head" said Coast Guardsman Elmer
M. Freeman, Jr., stewards mate, sec
ond class, of Brooklyn, New York,
but when you see a Jap plane 60
down in flames you can't help but
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
AUSTRALIANS FRIENDLY TO
NEGRO BOYS.

Il }
NEGRO BOYS. ....
SAYS RETURNING SOLDIER
EXCLUSIVEi-New York Co.
Contrary to most opinion Australians
are not giving our boys the cold
shoulder, according to returning
soldier who does not wish his name
to De mentioned. Australians, both
the civilians and te soldiers, are
most friendly to us" he said.
1t seems though that there are sep
arate entertainments for the white
American troops and the Negro A
merican soldiers. At the colored
boys USO, Australians frequent
easily the girls entertain our boys.
white Americans" he says, ARE
very arrogant in foreign territory,
even IN Australia. They have given
the Australians lectures on how to
treat colored troops. Yet the Aus
sizes take to our boys better with
their CHEEKY dispositions. Austral-
ian women refuse to do the whites
laundry but willingly pick up the col
ored boys clothes.
"The aborigines, original Austral-
ian natives, the soldier says "still in
the hinterlands and refuse to do any
work for the government They
seem to be staging a non-cooperative
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09

the egro minority in particular.
"At the same time, it has never
been easier for girl to get an educa-
ton in nursing. Entrance into the
Y. S. Cadet urse Corps gives the stu
dent an opportunity to secure profes-
sional education without cost to her
self. The Corps provides mainten-
ance, complete set Of uniforms,
books, tuition and monthly stipends
ranging from Sis the first nine mon
tbs to maximum of $50 for the Sen
ior Cadet period.
After graduation, nurses have a
wide choice Of fields in which to
work. These include such specialit-
les as operating room work nursing
of children, psychiatry, orthopedics,
public health nursing, teaching and
supervising and work as administra-
tors and specialized consultants.
The postwar era holds bright pos
sibilities for new and concentrated
program of health, utilizing our new
knowledge of nutrition and the near
miraculous new drugs"
Mrs. Riddle said that before the
expansion now under way 80 schools
of nursing have been listed as admit
ting egroes. She urged prospective
applicants to consult their local Nurs
ing Council for War Service, since
changes in school policy are not al
ways reported to headquarters prom
pity. However, whatever informa-
ton is available will be gladly given
persons who write to Box 88, New
York.
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09

help relieve purely functional period
ic pam Used as tonic, it often
perks up appetite, increases the flow
of gastric juices, thus aiding diges,
ton and thereby helping to build up
strength and resistance for the time
it's mcst needed.
CARDUI may help you. A g.
year record says its worth a trial
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
NEGRO DOLLS!

Race Pride Every home should have
Colored Doll. We offer in this sale
two flashy numbers with hair, NOV
ing eyes, mama voice, nicely dressed
Price $4.9s; large size, $59s. If
CIOD. Postage Extra. Agents want
ed. Write National Co., 254 West
135tn ST., New York, 80, NY.
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
1t used to be TABOO for girls
to discuss this kind of heID

Many girl has suffered from
cramp-like pain and other distresses
due only to periodic functional causes
simply because that was a subject
people didn't talk about.
Nowadays, thousands of women
rely on the 2-way help of CARDUI.
Started days before the time and
taken as directed, CARDUI should
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
REGAIN
MANHOOD
New Spanish Medical
Discovery Gives Quick
Results or No Pay:

Now medical SCI
ence brings you
GLAND u LA S
DE TORO a new
discovery. N o
longer need you
suffer from lack
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09

yell for joy. It's just like when the
home team gets a score III the ball
game"
Freeman, whose parents live at 431
Macon St, is 1s years old He has
been serving with the Coast Guard
since August, 1943.
The Omaha guide., 1944-09-09
CADET NURSES 1T
Gaping CEREMONY

Proud Of their new caps, symbol of
their profession, these attractive Ca
det Nurses were photographed with
their sponsors for the Gaping cerem-
ony at Columbia Hospital, sc. Their
sleeve cmblems identify them as mem
bers of the Cadet Nurse Corps of the
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Killed in Action

Pfc. Walter G.. Gercevich, 20
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen Gercevich, 6311 St.
Clair Avenue died on November
9th, four days a f er being
wounded in action in Holland.
Entering the service in Jan.
1943, he was trained at Camp
Swift, Texas. He was serving
overseas only two months at the
time of his death. A graduate
of East Technical High School,
he was employed at the Warner
& SWasey Co., prior to his call
to the service.
In addition to his parents he
is survived by three brothers,
Pfc. Robert ir Alexandria, La. ;
Sgt. John, Camp Bowie, Texas,
and William.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
WRESTLING BOUTS

Frank Sexton, former Ohio
State grid and mat star, whose
recent victories have made him
a prime favorite with Cleveland
fans, meets the toughest test of
his career at Public Hall Tues
day night, when he clashes with
Bob "Strangler" Wagner, in the
two fall, 80 minute headline at
traction Of Jack Ganson's latest
all star card.
Wagner is far from a stranger
to Cleveland mat fans. Several
years ago, he headlined many
top attractions; among his vic
TINS were Talun, the Giant Pole
and Ernie Dusek, top star of the
famous mat clan.
Rasputin returns in the As
minute, one fall semi-final and
faces Joe Bull" Komar, burly
Cleveland defense worker, in a
bout of headline proportions.
Komar finally tangles with a
grappler who is his equal in
power and strength.
Len ~"Doc" Hall, one of the
best and most C. ientific of
wrestlers, makes his debut in
the half hour, one fall special
event, meeting Pierre DeGlane
of Montreal, Canada.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Something To
Think About

The holidays are just a few
hours away. With them comes
the seasonal rejoicing. Judging
from past experience, the police
know that over the holidays
automobile accidents increase.
That is why they regard the
last three weeks of December
as the most dangerous time Of
the year for motorists and pc
destrians.
During this critical period,
snow, sleet and wet slippery
pavenents are added hazards.
These bad weather conditions
greatly increase the chance of
accidents. For example: A car
travelling at 20 miles per hour
on icy streets may take over $50
feet to stop after the brakes
have been applied. This in part
explains why it's much harder
TO be a safe driver or careful
pedestrian in the winter time.
At such times, it is necessary
to drive with "extra" care-to
drive soberly-and to drive
with due regard to weather
conditions. Such precautions
make the difference between
safe and dangerous driving.
Your best assurance of safety
in the weeks ahead is to put
the above suggestions into prac-
tice.
cleveland Police Dept
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
JOSEPH ]. YERRIcK
KILLED IN HOLDUP

The fourth unsolved murder
in Cleveland during the past six
weeks, occurred Thursday night,
at 1880 p. M, when, Joseph J.
Yerick, "a year old bartender at
a cafe at 638 E. 152 Street, was
shot and killed instantly by
prowler in living quarters above
the cafe.
The owner, Mrs. ]. w. Smith,
who has operated the cafe for
the past 40 years, together with
Joseph Yerick, were working in
the barroom when they heard a
noise upstairs.
Yerick, accompanied by Pat
rolman Diskowski, who was on
East 152 Street at the time, al
though he was not on duty, en-
tered through the back stairs of
the cafe, and when they ap-
preached the second floor Yer
ick investigated.
Upon opening a door leading
off the kitchen, he was shot sew
eral times by the prowler.
Yerick fell and was dead in
stantly.
Patrolman Diskowski, who
was a few feet behind Yerlck,
ran to the room, but the murder
er had stepped through a win
dow and onto the roof of an ad-
joining owing g alley from
where he escaped.
Joseph Yerick was the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Yerick
of 73O East 157 Street. Surviv,
ing him, in addition to his par
ents are six brothers and two
sisters. Brothers, Sgt. Rudolph
and Pvt. Louis are serving over.
seas, and Sgt. Martin has beer
missing for 10 months, after 6
flight over Germany.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
PAPER SALVAGE

Among the many things that
Christmas means each year is
the mountains of wrapping pa
per which the holiday brings
into every home, according to r.
G. Hagey, paper Chairman of
the Cuyahoga County Salvage
Committee. Cuyahoga alone
will have approximately 1000
tons of wrapping paper during
the Christmas season. This in
cludes the wrapping paper in
which gifts are wrapped at the
store as we'll as the thinner gift
paper traditionally used on
Christmas.
r. G. Hagey has asked the
school children, Block Plan, Air
Raid Wardens and other groups
who salvage paper to make spe-
cial eff Forts to see' that this
Christmas wrapping paper is
salvaged.
Lets make 1914 Christmas
wrapping from each present
opened in Cuyahoga County, a
gift to the men in the armed
service "a symbol of our wish
for a Christmas soon to come,
when families can be together
again."
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Missing in Action

Previously reported seriously
wounded in action in France on
June 18th, Pfc, John Matthew
Prudish, husband of Mrs. Helen
Prudish, 555 East 128 Street,
and son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Prudish, Sr. of Willoughby, o.,
is now listed as missing in ac-
ton since that date, according
to telegram received by his
wife Monday.
Entering the service on March
IS, 1943, he received his basic
training at Camp Hood, Texas,
where he was assigned to a tank
destroyer unit. L a ter he was
transferred to the engineers,
and while overseas was serving
with the Z94th Engineers. he
has been serving overseas since
January, 1914, being stationed
in England, prior to his partici-
patton in the invasion of France.
A Collinwood High School grad
uate, he was employed. at the
Euclid Road Machinery Co., be-
fore his call TO the service.
In addition to his wife and
parents, Pfc. Prudish also has a
two-ycar-cld daughter, Diane
Marie. His sisters are: Mrs.
Pauline Fletcher of this city
and Mrs. Marie Bishop Of Bal.
timore, Maryland.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Fritz Reiner With
Cleveland Orchestra

Fritz Reiner, musical director
of the Pittsburgh Symphony Or
chestra, will make his debut as
guest conductor of The Cleve-
land Orchestra at it's regular
concerts in Severance Hall on
Thursday and Saturday eve
nings, December % and 80. DR..
Reiner will conduct a varied pro-
gram of music by Weber, Bach;
Brahms, Kodaly and Johann
Strauss. He will open the pro-
gram with the Overture to Web
er's "Euryanthe," and will give
the place of Importance to the
Second Symphony of Brahms.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Bulgar REPRESENTATIVES Attend
BeLQrQde SSeMbZu

Washington. - To the ses-
sions of the new Jugoslav ma
tional assembly in Belgrade,
Bulgaria sent a delegation of
three, the Turkish home service
said in a recent broadcast re-
ported to OWL.
According to the broadcast,
the delegation consists of Bull
garian state minister Tarpe-
shev, the representative to the
Jugoslav national committee
Todorov, and the commander
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Belgrade Patriots Participated
ls Routing the Germans,
PrUUda SuuS

Washington. - When Lieut..
Gen. Zdanov's guardsmen en-
tered the Jugoslav capital, they
were at once joined by 5000
Partisans armed with German
tommy guns, the Moscow radio
related in recent broadcast
quoting the Pravda's correspon-
dent in Belgrade.
According to the correspon-
dents report, as relayed to
OWL, these Belgrade Partisans
were we'll organized, armed and
prepared for cooperation with
the Red Army. Their leader was
DR.. Mihail Peskovic who dur
ing the past three years headed
the underground trugg e
against the German invaders in
Belgrade. The most willy Ges-
tapo spies were powerless
against him, the correspondent
said, and under the very nose
Of the German Komandatur,
DR.. Peskovic regularly pub
lished an anti-Fascist news
paper"
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Army q
Navy
NeUs

Home ON a ten-day furlough
is AIC Joseph Zupancic, son of
Mr.. and Mrs! Joseph zupancic,
1919 East rs Street. A/C Zu-
pancic is stationed at the Air
Cadet School in San Antonio,
Texas. He has been in the serv-
ice for 22 months. Three Of his
brothers are in the service. They
are: End Liuet:: Ernest with the
Air Corps Hdq. in China, LIST
Lieut.. Louis in the Aircraft
Coast Artillery S t i n e d in
Camp Bliss, Texas, and Adolph
Soundman 3 &c in the u. S. Navy.
Adolph left for the service a few
weeks ago. He is stationed in
San Pedro, California.
Petty Officer 1 C Henry Skid
el, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Skidel, 1880 Last 16o Street ar
rived home on furlough after 22
months of service with the navy
in Italy, France and North Afri-
ca.
Home on a short furlough
from Camp Shelby, Miss, is
T/,Sgt. Anton J. Bokal, visiting
his wife, the former Eleanore
Dolenc, and eight-month-old
son. His parents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Bokal, Sr., 731 East
157 Street. T/Sgt. Bokal will
leave for camp on Dec. 26th.
Pfc. John F. Podbevsek, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Puge1,
1913 Sylvia Avenue, is home on
a 30-day furlough after service
overseas with the u. S. Marines.
He entered the Marine Corps in
June, 1912, and was sent over
seas in September Of that year.
This is his first furlough.
On turlough from Fort Ben
ming, Ca, is Sgt. Val Pakis, son
. OF Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Spendal,
976 East II Street. He is serv-
ing with the paratroops.
Recently promoted to the
rank Of Lieut.. q. g. in the u. S.
Navy, was John kuhar. His
wife Edith, is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Modic, 315
E. 156 Street.
Liuet. Kuhar is stationed in
Corpus Christi, Texas, where
his wife is also residing. His
address is: 1t. i. g. Jonn Ku.
nar, I. r. D., Rodd Field, Corpus
Christi, Texas.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
SLovez1e School Program
Al s. N. D. Tomorrow

In commemoration of the
Tooth Birthday of Simon Gre
gorcic, noted Slovene writer and
poet, the boys and girls of the
Slcvene School of Slovene Ma
tional Home, st. Clair Avenue,
will present a Christmas pro-
gram, consisting of solos, duets,
and a play entitled "Cista vest, "
tomorrow, December oath. The
program will commence at 3 ..
N. in the auditorium of the S.
n. Home.
following the program and
one act play, Santa will be on
hand to distribute gifts.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Dance on Xmas Niqht

Branch No. 48 of Slovenian
American National Council will
hold a dance on Christmas Night
at the Slovenian Workmen's
Home on Waterloo Rd. The mu-
sic will be furnished by Vadnal's
orchestra. All Of the proceeds
will go for Yugoslav Relief. It
is a worthy cause, so everyone
is cordially invited. Refresh
ments will be served.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
Finssish Consul Reports Mount
ing Pr0-Allied Sentiment
IN Croatia

Washington. The Finnish
consul at Zagreb, Hannes Mark
kula, was recently reported as
having reached Stockholm with
his wife and child after a jour
'ney which began October 18, the
Swedish paper "Stockholms
Tidningen' said in an article
relayed to OWL.
The ConsuPs journey from
Zagreb to Vienna, the paper
said, was an appalling adven-
Iture of 36 hours" instead of
the seven or eight-hour trip un-
der normal conditions. "The
train crept along a railway line
Nv hich was blasted at 22
points," the article related, and
in addition, "at O'places mines
were detected which had to be
removed before the train could
continue"
"Shortly before Markkula
left Zagreb, Pavelic and some
of his adjutants had visited
Hitler and returned full of con-
fidence after having seen a film
showing new secret weapon
and it's effects. At that time re-
ports were propagatated to the
effect that the Russians would
never succeed in conquering
Croatia, but in the middle of
October Pavelic ordered the
evacuation of Croatia's eastern
outposts, including Zemun, a
Belgrade suburb, which during
recent years belonged to Croa.
tia.
"Optimism was sinking" the
article said quoting the Finnish
consul.
The returning official was
also quoted by the article a.
saying that "Croats, to large
extent, still support the ole
peasant leader DIR. Mack who
although interned at his farm
near Zagreb, is still strongly
supported by the people, ane
the peasants have many weap
ons at their disposal" Thes'
peasants, Markkula added, alst
nurture "a widespread good
will toward the British and th'
Americans"
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
CENTRAL EUR OPEAN NEWS

newspaper P Politika'' recently
reported that Bulgaria, on Its
|own initiative" had decided TO
share with the Jugoslavs some
lof its available resources TO
develop better relations be-,
tween new Bulgaria and new
Jugoslavia.
According to the article, as
reported to owl, the Bulgari-
an minister Of state, Dobri Tar
peshev, attending the Jugoslav
anti-Fascist congress at Bel
grade, revealed that Bulgaria is
sending $4,000 tons Of flour,
5000 tons of corn, 5000 tons Of.
beans, 5000 tons of salt, 100.
tons Of edible oils, 100 tons Of
marmalade, 720, 900 eggs, honey
and other edibles to aid the Ju-
goslavs.' -
In addition, the Bulgarian re-
gime had sent 5000 uniforms
and overcoats for use by the
'Jugoslav army of liberation,
the article said.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23
In Hospital

Mr.. Anton Stefancic, 800 Rud-
yard Rd., is confined to Huron
Road Hospital. Friends are re-
quested to visit him.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23

XII ina svoj zobozdravniski urad SLOW. mar
domu ma St. Clair Ave-, in Sc sedaj nahaja $
T. vojasko bolnisnico v Franciji, zeli vsem svo-
jim prijateljem in pacientom vesee bozicne praz-
nike. Njegova iskrena zelja je, da bi Sc ia sve-
town. konflikt cim preje koncal ter da bi Sc
yrnil svoji druzini in prijateljem!
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1944-12-23

Mrs. Albina Andrew, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Pugel,
1912 Sylvia Avenue, recently
underwent an operation at East
End Hospital. Friends may visit
her.