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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-06-16
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The Private Papers Of q
Cub Reporter:
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Cub Reporter:
1t is supposed to have happened
during Churchills last visit. {.
A youthful War Dept aide was
rushed over to 1900 Pennsylvania
Avenue one hot Sunday dawn with
confidential news of military impor-
lance for the President. . Though
the hour was terribly early, he was
brought to FDR's bedside. U. The
President listened and then ordered
the young officer rushed to the Prime
Minister.
Breathlessly, he retold the news to
Churchill, whose huge, round face
was all he could see imbedded in
four or five pillows. The celebrated
cigar smouldering in the semi-dark-
ness. :. The officer ended his mes
sage and stood at attention, waiting
tensely for Churchill's answer. &.
The Britisher kept focused on the
youth and then softly growled.
Are you the young man who took
my daughter out last night"
Eyes, sir" gulped the astonished
fellow.
"I'd like you to understand"
said Mr.. Churchill, that my daugh-
ter is not accustomed to staying out
until 3 in the morning."
And then, getting out of bed in his
white sack-like nightgown, Eng
lands Commander-in-Chief, cigar
between his teeth, strobe off hur-
riedly down the White House CORR
doris in his nightie.
Over at the British Embassy they
enjoy telling the one about the pair
of Gurkhas (noted as India's bravest
tribe) who volunteered for the In
dian Army's sky-troops. They asked
the British officer: From what
height are we supposed to jump"
Five hundred feet" they we're in
formed.
Nothing doing" one complained,
that's too high. Cahn't we try
from 300 feet, old chep?"
mo-" said the officer, from
such low height there is great
danger the parachute won't open in
time"
"You mean," they exclaimed,
THAT we get parachutes?
In Albuquerque, this ageless gag
is convulsing the citizens. About the
New York go-getter, who spotted an
Indian chief Laying near his tepee.
"Why don't you," asked the
stranger, "get yourself job in
defense plant?" ."Why?" grunted
the Indian. . "Oh," said the New
Yorker, "if you work hard and save
your money you would soon have
bank account. Wouldn't you like
that?"
The Injun intoned: Why"
"Oh, fergoodnessakes," said the
exasperated bore. with big bank
account you could retire. And never
work any more"
me" said the chief waddling
away, mot working now"
Sally in Our Alley: In Reuben's
last night pair of stage veterans
recalled when John Barrymore was
going through the soul torment of
Hamlet when he thought he detected
a small riot in the second row.
Looking down he saw Jane Cowl,
the star, carrying on an animated
conversation with all around her for
four rows back Gritting his
molars, Barrymore went through the
show, but when he was called on
for bows at the end he intoned: II
would like to thank all you gracious
people for your applause. And also
thank Miss Jane Cowl sitting right
down there - for co-starring with
mel"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15

shoulder with Negro soldiers in
this war. ! have seen Nero SOL
die-s die for democracy. Some OF
those Negro soldiers grew up in
the poll tax belt where men like
Rep. Rankin ard Sen. Byrd crawl
INFO national Office because 90 per
cent. or more. ot their electorate
are barred from the polls.
Those soldiers have experienced
much Of the denial OF democracy
and few OF its rights. Yet. with
superb understanding these Negro
soldiers are fighting bravely for
the victory Of our country know
ing that in doing so they arc OPEN
ing up the path 10 an extended
democracy that will include. on the
basis OF full equality, the whole OF
the Negro people.
/ know OF nothing more inspir-
ing than the conduct Of these Negro
soldiers I know OF nothing moYe
despicable than the attempt TO rob
them OF the most fundamental right
which they are ighting 10 preserve
for all or us--the right - vote.
The poll tax dynasty Of the South
Is vicious but senile and tottering
regime. It's high priests, the Bill
hos. Rankins and Byrds. fear that
il will be unable much longer TO
impose itself on our country.
In order 70 safeguard their poll
FAX regime in the south, they want
20 extend Il into our federal army
Our men and women in uniform
can and are taking care Of the
.fasciStS on the other side Of the
battle lines They can: DC expected
10 take care OF the "unh6ly alli-
ance" ot despicable. humanity hat
inE. Roosevelt hating po.l-;ax Dem
ocr Is and reaCtiorary Republicans
in congress who are attempting 10
knife democracy in the back by
depriving them OF their right 10
vote.
That is our Job on The home front
That is our minimum duty 10 our
fellow Americans. Negro and white
fighting ana dying at the front.
On behalf Of American Youth for
Democracy. appeal 20 every young
Negro American and 10 every or
z piZa,ion OF Negro young people
10 join hands with our organiza-
;.op--with every patriotic Amcri-
can--in \ grea; crusade for assur-
ing full democracy 10 the men who
are fchting and dying for It's pre-
scrva.jon. DClugc congress with
mail. with resolutions and tcle-
grams in support Of the Scanlon bill
CHR 3S95l which contains the pro-
visions OF the original Green-Lu-
cS bill for an unqualified voting
right to ev v service man and
woman. Congress will Listen 70 the
voice OF an aroused and united
America. Let us act together IN
this great crisis
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
GEORGIA VOTE
BILL FOR WHITE
SOLDIERS ONLY
By CLIFF MACKAY

ATLANTA-tANP) - II Georgia
can be used as an example, the
federal government will still have
10 be depended upon to act IL the
thousands OF Negro men and wom-
en- from the deep south, who are
now in the armed services. are TO
ever be given the franchise.
The measure which "Wednesday
was given approval Of the house
and is virtually certain to be acted
favorably upon by the senate OF
the Georgia legislature. now In
special session. is cleverly worded
so that not single black soldier
will be able 10 cast his ballot for
democracy in his home state OF
Georgia.
Gov. Ellis Arnall In his opening
address before the special session
of the Georgia legislature disclosed
the ruse resorted to by Georgians
TO keep Negro service men and
women from voting when he as
serted Monday:
THE effect of such legislation
simply would be that all persons
who. were they in their own home
county, could vote in general cleo
ton can vote in the general cleo
ton (where Negroes may vote).
and that all persons who, IL they
were at home. could vote in the
primary. can vote in the primary"
Since only white persons are per-
mitted to vote in the Democratic
primary, tantamount to election In
Georgia. the Negro soldier or WAC
is thus neatly barred from enjoying
the democracy for which they are
fighting.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
FL DetrOiters
Ready To Start
Navy Training

GREAT LAKES, Ill.-With the
advent OF the New Year, twenty
two Michigan Negro men were
welcomed here at the u. S. Naval
Training School as they reported
for recruit training.
The new Michiga recruits are:
Napoleon Goodwin. 10; Benjamin
F. Johnson. 10: Larry L. Smith. II;
Dock Rhodes. IS: Jesse L. Slater. I8;
Lonzie L. Collins. q; Marvin A
Maddox. %; Anderson c. Mott, 10:
Otis r. Pickett. Is: Albert E. Fos-
ter. 10; Frank o. Jackson, q; Rob-
ert A. Tumpkin. "a; Lester Bridges.
%: Leroy A. Faleoner. 80; Luis
B. Williams 10: Willie c. Jennings.
%; Eddie Simmons, 20; Douglas
A. Taylor. II; Jordon II. Johnson.
%; Salmatia Williams. 36: Eugene
Wey. IS, Detroit; and Samuel X
Walton, 90. Benton Harbor.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15

ABERD ZEN PROV1N
GROUNDS, Md.-(ANP) - While
basic training is designed to prim-
arily condition the soldier for bat
tie. it also serves as very effective
remedy for the mental ailment of
race phobia when soldiers OF both
races are being trained together,
and under similsr circumstances.
former newspaperman said.
White boys and black boys
crawled together under barb wire
entanglements. while only 50 inch
es above their heads a curtain of
machine gun bullets whistled
weird song OF impending death to
those who dared TO get in their
path" he remarked. as he de-
scribed a part of the basic training
course at the world-famed ordnance
center.
Dixie Boys Forget Prejudice
white boys from Texas, Georgia
and other southern states where
Negrophobia is. traditional, eagerly
assist black boys and they run TO
the assistance of their publicized
white arch enemies who find them-
selves in distress" he asserted
They forget about color and race"
While the task of Sgts. Jack Hud-
son. Oskaloosa, Ia, and Earl Will
mat, Tilton. N. H., seem great! they
will soon see some result of their
efforts when Pvt. Charles A. Muir
ply OF Detroit: Pvt. John Cisco
Spriggs OF Washington: Pvt George
Parks of Chicago; Pvt Marion
O'Neil Williams of Columbia. S. c..
and Pvt. Clifford Wilson of Chicago
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
DSP;s Graduate
At Great Lakes
Training School

GREAT LAKES, Liberalization
exercises for the fourth class to
complete instruction in the Nays
Service School for Shore Patrol
men for nine men who finished the
course for Radiomen were held re-
Gently at the u. S. Naval Training
Station. Great Lakes, Ill
The 50 new SP's were scheduled
to leave the Training Station soon
TO begin duty at posts throughout
the country where they are most
needed and where their special
abilities can be best utilized. The
radiomen have entered the Stations
outgoing unit TO await assignment
10 sea or 10 a shore station.
Principal speaker at the gradua-
ton exercises was Captain H. r.
Harris. Service School Officer.
Following his address, Captain
Harris presented honor man GER
tifica,es 10 Herbert T. Kinch, Jr..
%. Of 855 ,iain street. Railway.
". j.. who was named the out
standing member Of the Shore Pa
troll class. and 10 Ulysses Z. Revels,
20. OF 5632 Indiana avenue. Chica-
go. Ill, selected as top man in the
radio group.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
Engineer Sergeant
HerOIsC Commended

FORT BRAGG. N. CLAMP
Joining the parade Of heroes OF
World War II was First Sgt. Har-
old L. Hodges Of Company D. 4lst
Engineers, Second battalion. For
his brave action in saving fellow
soldier from drowning during
training problem he received COM
mendation from Maj. Gen. William
Dryden. commanding general Of
the fourth service command.
The incident occurred while the
company was being taught how to
utilize the "highline method" Of
crossing stream. A platoon lead
er OF his outfit, Sgt. James Small.
volunteered to be the frst man to
90 across. In the act the line
broke dropping him into the swift
river below. The sling formed by
the tangled rope psralyzed Small
therefore making it impossible for
him to swim. Going down twice
and calling for help. he was res
cned very quickly by the first SER
geant who dislocated his shoulder
in diving from a speeding raft.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
JACKSONVILLE.
LAUDS NEGROES.
IN war EFFORT.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(ANP)-
In an effort to bring about an early
victory. Jacksonville's citizenry last
week paid tribute TO the services
being rendered by the clty's Ne
groes. The inter-racial meeting was
under the direction OF the Duval
county-Jacksonville Defense Coun-
Gil, and attracted approximately
200 Negroes and 100 whites
DR.. William H Gray. president
OF the Florida Normal Industrial
institute az ST. Augustine, deliv-
cred the princip.l address. He
lauded the war services Of the Jack
sonville Negroes. described their
economic and social conditions and
asked for a greater consideration
toward working out an acceptable
basis OF understanding between the
two races.
Pointing out that SOL SIS Negroes
are now in the armed services. that
many have performed acts of hero
ism and others have given their
lives. that here in Jacksonville. Ne
groes have bought S2,925, 900 worth
OF war bonds. the speaker declared
that such things are not only an
example Of ability of the Negro
but willingness on his part to do
job that must be done.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
Barred From Air
He Fights On Sea
For His Country

NEW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
color barriers blocked the flying
career Of Chief Steward James L.
II. Peck Of the merchant marine
Current Biography rates him as
a skilled pilot end an expert in
military air strategy.
Peck, young man with daring
and skill. flew for the Loyalists
during the recent Spanish revolu-
ton and won for himself high
place in the aviation world. When
he returned home. he offered his
services to his country at a time
when aviation experts were scarce
but always found himself facing the
color bar.
Now 81 years of age. Chief Stew
ard Peck. rated as both a sky fight
er and sea fighter. is making his
contribution to the cause of DEM
ocracy despite being thwarted in
efforts to serve his country as a
member OF the army air force.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
Detroiter With The
First Parachute Unit

Seventeen enlisted men. volun-
.eers for the hrst Negro parachute
unit in the American Army. have
BEEN accepted as the cadre for
the/555th Parachute Infantry COM
pany. the War Department an
nounced recently.
The IL volunteers. selected from
the 92nd Infantry Division at Fort
Huschuca. Ariz. will report TO Fort
Benning. Georgia, for initiation as
an sirborne unit. Staff Sergeant
Roger s. Walden. 2l2 Harmon. De-
troit, Mich. is a member Of the
prOup
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
Negro Battalion
Sets Record For
Unloading Ship

WASHINGTON, D. CA Negro
battalion has set a new unloading
record OF 1895 tons in one day
in the Persian Gulf area through
which lend-lease supplies are be-
ing sent to Russia, according TO
Major Jerry Sadler. who for thir-
teen months has been a member Of
the u. S. Army's Transportation
Corps in that area. The men work
in extremely high temperatures,
with the hottest day Of the year
being lit degrees in the sun, the
major recalled, on his return TO
Washington.
at was so hot that the soldiers
couldn't touch any steel on the
ships or any OF the supplies with
their bare hands. but at the peak
of this heat one of our battalions
broke the unloading record by taxi
ing of 1895 tons Of supplies in one
day from one ship" Major Sadler
said. The previous record. he add
ed. was 1880 tons. He had high
praise for all the American soldiers
in that area, both white and Negro,
for the great job they are doing.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
Texans Operate
Own War Plant

FIT WORTH. Texas - tANP) -
Carver Industries. the nations first
sll-Negro small parts plants. is now
doing sub-contrsct work for preci-
sion metal parts OF the u. S. navy.
Excluding the director. the plant Is
manned entirely by woman power.
another distinguishable feature of
the Establishment
The plant. named for the great
scientist, George w. Carver. Is the
brain child OF Elmer Williams.
member OF the training and en-
ployment committee OF the Negro
Welfare council. former NYA di-
rector for Negroes and founder OF
the Vocational Preparedness asso-
citation.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
Best Tutors Train
Race Sailors In MD.

CAMBRIDGE. Md.-(ANP)-The
first group Of Negro sailors ever
TO be sent through the physical
instructors school here at Balm
bridge, are going through their
PAGES here now.
There are SO men in the class
and they hail from all sections OF
the country. When they complete
their instructions here they will be
sent TO other bases where Negro
sailors are being trained and their
job will be TO keep their mates in
good physical condition.
Swimming. judo. wrestling. box
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
BY SGT. ROBERT THOMPSON
For ANP)

Through the courtesy and IA
cilities OF the Associated Negro
Press, I want 10 voice in the grea.
Negro press OF our country a spc-
cial appeal for an all-out effort on
the part Of all Americans. Negro
and white. TO insure that congress
immediately pass legislation TO Sc
cure for all our service men and
women their right TO vote. On
behalf Of my organization. Amcri-
csn Youth for Democracy. I espe-
eially appeal to Negro youth.
AS white soldier in the South
Pacific. have fought shoulder To
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15

ing, tumbling and hand to-hand
combat tactics occupy most Of the
time they will spend here during
the eight week course and at the
conclusion they will be rated either
specialist third class or specialist
second class tA). The (A) stands
for athletics. They will be the
frst Negro sailors to wear the COW
eted GAY
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
British Seek To
Improve Schools

OTTAWA. Can. - (ANP) - I'm
proved educational facilities in the
West Indies was listed among the
central detectives toward which
welfare and development funds pro-
vided by the British government
were being directed. according to
Sir Frank Stockdale. comptroller
for development and welfare in the
West Indies.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
NYENTS NEW DEVICE

PHOEBUS. Va.-(ANP)-W S
Bailey employee OF the Yorktown
Naval Mine depot. recently re-
ceiVed recognition for inventing a
funnel for pouring INT. His new
invention, which facilitates the
handling Of high explosives. was
given a patent in June, l943.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
PHARMACY CORPS EXAMS

WASHINGTON, D. CLAMP
The war department has announced
examination Jan. 3l-Feb. 4. for pur-
poses OF qualifying candidates for
appointment as second lieutenant
in the pharmacy corps Of the regu-
lar army. Interested persons may
apply with the Federal Civil Serv-
ice Commission. Washington. IS,
D. c.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
RECOVER BODY OF PILOT

-TUSKEGEE-tANP)-The body
OF 1t. Earl E. King of Bessemer.
Ala, which was lost when the
trainer plane he was taking on
his initial solo flight crashed into
Martin lake last summer. was re-
covered on Friday after its dis
covery by another Tuskegee flier,
il was announced by the public
relations Office OF the Tuskegee
Army Air base, where 1t. King was
stationed.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
War Vet Asks Support
OF Soldier Vote Bill

This appeal TO young Negro
America iy from young man
who has distinguished himself In
the service of his country. espe-
cialIy in displaying outstanding
bravery In the South Pacific Buna
campaign. for which he was
awarded the Distinguished Serv-
ice Cross. Recently discharged
fror, the armed forces, former
Sgt. Thompson Is now co-chair-
man Of American Youth for Dem
ocracy.)
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-15
Say Mixed Training Helps
Soldier Forget Prejudice

receive their rifle medals. Assisted.
by Cpls. N. Sampson OF Chicago
and William Gholston of Birming-
ham. Sgts. Hudson and Willmat
direct training OF many Of the men
on the rifle range
The Omaha guide., 1944-04-01

ed arguments between Brown and the
southerner who is a chamber door
keeper in the House Of Congress, rel
alive to a petition circulated by
Brown asking the impeachment Of
Secretary of War, Henry L. Slim
son, it was reported. Brown is a
candidate for the Republican nomin-
alton from the End District in Him
ois. The usual column published by
Mr.. Brown and released by Press
Photo Service will not appear this
week because Of the above incident
however, it is hoped that the nation
ally known writer will be sufficiently
recovered to resume his articles next
week when he promises startling
charges and revelations in connection
with the incident. press Photo Serv)
The Omaha guide., 1944-04-01
WHITE CHURCH WOMAN
HITS HER SISTERS RACE
RTGOTPV,

New York, March &c CAMP -
If a lasting peace is dependent upon
the acceptance of Negro Americans,
as full citizens entitled to the same
rights and privileges as white Amer
leans, white church women act as
though the price Of peace is too high,
declared Mrs. Jessie Daniel Ames,
white, recently.
Mrs. Ames, director Of field work
for the Commission of Interracial
Cooperation, Inc, declared in an art
icle written in The Church Wom-
ana January issue, that white women
seem ready to make every conceiv
able sacrifice to win a lasting world
peace as long as it does not mean that
the Negro will be given complete eco
nomic, political and social equality to
enjoy the fruits of a peace based on
brotherhood.
The Omaha guide., 1944-04-01
4 New Members Elected
To Town Hall Board
Represent Outstanding Achieye-
ment ~ Politics, Social Service,
Labor and Race Relations

-6O0F of0 null AlCt4tfOtO
-Four new members representing
outstanding achievement in the fields
of politics, social service, labor and
race relations, were elected to the
Board of Trustees of Town Hal
last Tuesday, March 81, at the reg
ular monthly meeting Of the Board at
the Town Hall, 1913 w. 43rd Street,
according to announcement by Geor-
ge V. Denny, Jr., president.
They are: Charles Edison, former
Governor Of New Jersey and Secre-
tary of the Navy from 1899 to 1910 ;
Mark Starr, educational director Of
the International Ladies' Garment
Workers Union; Elmer Anderson
Carter, outstanding Negro leader and
editor now serving as a member of
the U. S. Unemployment Insurance
Appeal Board and as a member of
Governor Dewey's recently appointed
State War Council; and Mrs. Os-
valid B. Lord, society and civic leader
who is Assistant Regional Director Of
'co'itlnued Oil page1H72)
The Omaha guide., 1944-04-01
WILLkIE LEADS IN NEGRO POLL

Wendell L. Willkie stands the best
chance Of any Republican of carrying
the Negro vote in Iowa in the presi-
dental election, according to a poll
conducted among Iowa Negroes by
the Iowa Observer. Negro newspaper
published. IN Des Moines.
The paper is listed as politically
non-partisan by Charles P. Howard,
general manager, who added that a.
bout 5000 Negroes filled out the
postcard ballots used in the poll. The
questions asked on the postcards and
results:
l. Who would you vote for as our
next president if Willkie and Roose-
welt were the nominees? Willkie, 81
percent; Roosevelt, 43 percent.
2. Who would you vote for as
u mex president if Dewey and
Roosevelt were the nominees? Dewey
40 percent; Roosevelt 81 percent.
3. Who would you vote for as our
next president if Bricker and Roose-
welt were the nominees? Bricker, A
percent; Roosevelt Sc precent.
4. Who would you vote for as our
next president if Macarthur and
Roosevelt were the nominees? Mac
Arthur, As percent, Roosevelt, SIS per
cent.