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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
We, 1he@
Negro

have always kept the faith with her:
IL not.
They shall not sleep.
though peoples bloom
In Flanders Fields"
A Georgia True Story-The crop
was made and harvested and John
ia brought two bales Of cotton 10
town 10 square his accounts with
his landlord. What he owed
he did not know as he kept no
record cause the white folks in
Georgia don't like the idea OF
colored folks fsurin after them
but he did know that il couldn't be
too large a sum for ne had paid his
rent and fertilizer bills in cash.
AS cotton was selling for a good
price. he was reasonably sure that
the two bales would be more than
enough TO settle his account.
So the Negro sad 70 his landlord.
Boss. got two bales OF cotton on
my wagon to pay my bills up.
out cause ] want TO get out of debt.
II seem like | never win paw
UP in full Every year, il mat
you. always owe little balance
so take these two bales OF cotton
and fgger up and see how we
stand"
After doing Little checking the
landlord said. We'll John III be
'dad-blsned these two bales make
US just even. don't owe you
anything and you don't owe me any
thing" John said, Boss are
you sure YOU are right?" "Oh,
yes" replied the landlord. my fg-
ures are correct" John scratched
his head and said. Boss. am so
glad am out OF debt for one time
now can buy some shoes and win
ter clothes for the wife and children
and new overcoat for myself"
But you have no cash coming. John,
the cotton just barely covers your
debts" "Oh. have three more
bales of cotton at home" said John.
Well" shouted the landlord.
why in the hel! didn't you tell me
YOU had more cotton al home, =.
Now must go all over my figures
! again"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22

Discovery Of new truth, is very
rare. Only once in great
while does poet or philosopher
strike a richness of truth no other
man has dreamed Of Not alone
is the discovery Of new truth rare,
but almost equally as rare are those
who have the genius 10 clothe old
truth in phrsseology more striking
and fascinating than that draped
about II by its originator
Now and then. however, one does
come across the old and obvious
truth revealed in striking and orig
inal phraseology. | came across
one such instance this week when
| read Prof Jack Calvert Wells ode.
ITO The Negro Soldiers of the
United States" which I pass on to
you. dear reader.
Down where the blue waters OF
the Potomac ripple in the soft south
ern breeze further south stands
lonely Pine tree, and ever watch
full sentry. West, where the
Mississippi sweeps grandly to the
Gulf, sleep the black men who havs
died for America sleeping Z
sleep that only the coming Of etern-
ity can break. Beneath the Expresses
of Georgia, under the magnolias OF
Alabama and Mississippi. and on
the green hills OF Tennessee they
sleep in a death that made US free
men and women.
They died on ship, In port and
field. falling wherever waged the
strife. They were in the High Tide
az Gettysburg. they camped with
Grant in the wilderness. they
marched with Sherman before At
lanta. and died TO the last man al
Fort Pillow. They saved a man
a. San Juan Hill that in time he
might become the president OF the
United States.
They helped to break the spell OF
German invincibil.ty al Verdun and
the Argonne.
Again they have been called
upon to share the responsibility oil
keeping alive the ideology of de.
mocracy And as they 60 forth they
wonder. they hope. they pray. thai
their country VOL some day keer
the faith with them. even as they
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
~ BOOK NOTESkk
GERTRUDE SCOTT MARTIN

Just off the press is book which
should be OF great interest to De-
,roiters-and particularly 10 those
who know Of the work of The Peo-
pies Institute Of Applied Religion
and its director, Claude Williams
The book is "A Faith To Free The
People" by Cedric Belfrage The
Dryden Press; New York City; 1914;
Si00D
Five years ago an account of
Claude williams life and work was
written by Mr.. Belfrage and pub
lished in England under the title,
Let My People Go" The following
year an American publisher brought
out the book under the title. South
IT God In the authors own words.
The present book is a greatly ex-
tended account Of this extraordi-
nary Americans life and work.
bringing the story up 10 date and
putting il into focus in relation TO
he world scene
As in his earlier work. Mr. Bel
II dAt II ats AilC ~ wv III VA WI wa
iiams ideal OF true brotherhood
from his early days in the Tennes-
see hills when he like all those
around him accepted the theory OF
the Negroes infer GRITTY 10 the time
when he could no longer accept
Christianity for the white man
alone. Once Convinced he devoted
his life unselfishly 10 the working
out Of the prololc ms Of labor and
Negro-white relationships. In the
South such a course was dam
serous one. and Claude Williams
vas imprisoned. beaten. driven out
81 his churches. and harassed in
every way poSs Die BY those Who
gw tina, his teach nrs gave the peo-
pie around rim strength.
For tsr past few years Claude
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
Court Reinstates 7 eacher
0usted In Equal Pay Suit

reaud Of New Orleans, attracted
much attention. The school board in
dismissing Miss Lee had sought TO
cover its action with the excuse that
she had been tardy in reporting for
duty during the school term ending
June, l943.
Miss Lee. through her attorneys,
filed mandamuS action in the dis
trict court Of Jefferson parish ask
ing the court TO set aside her dis
missal and TO order the school board
to restore her to duty. The trial was
held Nov. 80. after which Judge
Rivarde announced he~would take
the matter under sdvisement and
render an opinion later. The opin-
ion. favoring Miss Lee. came last
week.
Miss Lee had filed q suit In fed
eral court seeking salary equaliza.
ton on March n, l943. but trial Of
the case had been held up awaiting
the outcome Of the mandamus suit.
Miss Lee had charged in the sal
airy suit that she had been employed
by the Jefferson parish system since
January. 1884. and that her present
salary was S675 year. In a salary
schedule attached to her petition, il
was shown that Negro teachers Of
Jefferson parish received as low as
s525 year as compared TO white
teachers who received salaries not
lower than $3.50 year. Since filing
Of the suit there has been a slight
increase in pay.
Joseph c Carroll, principal OF the
Kenner Colored school, who was the
principal witness against Miss Lee
in her dismissal suit, received $3.50
a year. as compared to white prin-
cipals who receive more than $1,000
annually.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
THE NAACP CONVENTION

Meeting in the city of Chicago last week, the
National Association for the Advancement of Col
ored People held wartime conference which brought
600 delegates from 3 states and attracted hundreds
Of national Negro and liberal white leaders. Almost
every conceivable aspect Of Negro life discussed
by the delegates who revealed serious interest in
the basic issues of postwar employment, discrm-
nation and segregation in the armed forces, suf-
frage in the South and housing. The coming presi-
Dental race, however, was foremost in the minds
of almost everyone
The NAACP made it unequivocaly clear that
it was a non-partisan body but it maintained that
the organization vitality concerned with the issues
which are to be decided in this election. The fact
that the NAACP leaders have been critical Of the
record of the Republican presidential candidate
caused the Chicago Tribune and other reactionary
elements to launch an attack against the NAACP
which has been unequalled in recent years The
reactonaries maintain that politics is no concern
of the NAACP.
We cannot conceive of the NAACP or of any
other organization working in the interest of our
group by-passing the momentous issues which are
before the people in this campaign. 1t is the duty
of the NAACP to examine the record of the can
didates and explore the implications of every issue
in this election as it has done in every other. To
ignore the election as if it was of no concern to the
Negro people would be to commit an act of supreme
stupidity
No field so touches the lives and welfare of the
people as does politics. 1t shapes the character and
the of our government and controls the des-
tiny of the nation. Through political action we can
extend the frontiers of democracy and lift the hand
of oppression from the backs of our people and
help create world situation in which war each
generation will no longer be expected or necessary
The NAACP and every other organization working
for the advancement of our group is duty bound to
recognize the Importance of political action and to
take positive position those candidates and is
sues which either for against the best interests
of our group and Of America whole. The attacks
made by the Chicago Tribune and reactionary forces
in American life must not deter the NAACP from
speaking out in the political field and laying bare
the truth in the great weller of political propaganda.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
NEW GUINEA JUNGLES"
Headquarters Battery
74lst AAA Gun Battalion
APO 928, co Postmaster
San Erapcisco Calf

Dan IdnClSCO, SdlIl.
Have you ever experienced the
horrors and unpleasantness of war,
slept in foXholes and mud, and in
tested jungles? Have you ever been
denied the essentialities for mans
existence? Or enjoyed the luxurious
delicacy OF Creations, and more
Creations, followed by a dessert Of
Creations? Have you ever been
isolated in the jungles for months,
and even years. from civilization
without even the sight Of the oppo-
being bombed Is and 10 times a
day?
Well my outfit has. and even
more things that I'm not allowed
to mention at this time. No, I'm
not writing for sympathy because
we don't want it, and will froth at
the mouth with anger IL such is
offered. Even though this is hell to
US. we would 60 through it thou
sand times more. and any additions
that may be suggested. Why? you
may ask. Well, because we feel our
little efforts now will safeguard
those we love and admire, not only
in this generation but those 10 come,
to say nothing of gaining the recog-
milton we've been denied for CEN
turtles.
/ know you are not to blame for
the neglect my outfit has been re-
ceiving. nor your staff, but. know
ing my comrades and the hardships
they bear. I'm taking the liberty OF
asking for some small article OF
column that would inspire and en-
courage them to do even better and
greater things in this conflict.
Fortunately, there are quite a few
subscribers in my battery and bat.
talon including myself, even in
civilian life Some Of whom you
may remember S-Sgt William E
Powell, Cpls. Henry Allen Jr, Aytch
Hansford. Thomas D. Williams
Charles c. Sharp, and quite a few
others Of Paradise Valley. Highland
Park, East and West side. and dis.
tricts in the vicinity OF the Motor
City. Even our chaplain, Pliny w
Jenkins, Capt, and Warrant Officer
Bertram Alves Former scribe for
THE Peoples Voice'D and officers
are constant readers of the Chroni.
! Gle.
Since our arrival on this island
I've scanned the Chronicle con.
stantly for some small item regard.
ing my outfit, but none as yet Tn
sure, Mr.. Martin. that our parents
our girl friends. and friends, whom
we left behind. would feel proud
I oil 20 81 =
activities. So why disappoint then
or my comrades?
I've never done newspaper work
nor written any articles except {
few little write-ups for my former
outfit t54th C. A. but I would cen,
slider il an honor 10 forward yo,
articles from time to time, tina
would make interesting reading fol
all
Since we are the oldest and firs
anti-aircraft TO 60 into actual com
bat in this area. could base m,
articles on the following subjects:
l. Ribbons and medals received
by the unit
2. Promotions.
g. Descriptive turloughs TO Aus
tralia.
T. The life and habits OF the ma
tives. both in Australia and here
s. Personal occurrences Of indi
viduals in my unit. Comical anc
+ otherwise.
6. New Guinea slang, and say
ings. plus other things.
I've been promised the help o
! SGT Powell. ard others. so as ;
Detroiter TO Detroiter, hows about
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
THE DEMOCRATIC DILEMMA

AS these lines are written the bosses, big and
little Of the Democratic Party convergng on the
city Of Chicago and an air of great expectancy per-
yades the pre-conventon atmosphere. The Demo
Gratis are faced with grave dilemma which cannot
now be lodged or ignored Within the Democratic
Party there are two contrasting elements which are
believed to be irreconcilable On the one hand the
Democrats must contend with the bigoted southern
bloc which is vociferous and rebclious and, on the
other, the demands of the progressive bloc OF Ne
groes and Organized Labor must be met. For those
who charged with bringing about sembance
of unity between these opposed groups, the next few
days will be trying and arduous.
The two groups are making a showdown fight
over the nominee for the Vice Presidency Organ
lied Labor, Negroes and the progressive majority
of Democrats want Henry A. Wallace and they are
prepared to make a last ditch fight for his re-
nomination. The Southern Bourbons, however, lit
orally hate Mr.. Wallace and everything for which
he has stood throughout his public life. To resolve
these differences will not be easy, and we believe
that if Mr. Wallace is repudated at the convention
tremendous DETECTION of Negro votes from the
Democratic Party may be expected.
The Negro people are convinced that Mr.. Wal
lace is hated by the Southern reactionaries because
of his pronounced liberalism, and slap at Wallace
is slap at the liberal point-of- view. Concessions
to the South will not win Negro friends to the Demo-
cratic Party and if the Republicans put on vigor-
campaign, the Democrats will need plenty of
Negro friends. The so-called Southern revolt has
already done enough damage to Negro Democrats
and they will be the first to admit it. The more
Messrs. Rankin, Bbo and company rant the more
disguised Negroes become
Despite the dilemma which faces the Democratic
Party at this convention we are certain that strong
efforts to compromise the conflicting interests will be
made. The seating Of the South Carolina delegation
the revolt of the Texans and the drafting of the plat
form represent issues which should be handled with
the greatest care If the Negro delegates from South
Carolina are given the buns rush, the Republicans
to make great capital of it, and if the Texans
win an anti-Negro plank in the platform, the COP
propaganda among Negroes will be we'll fortified
We believe that the majority of Negro voters
are supporting the Commandern-Che but we be-
leve also that they will not blindy support party
which is willing to sell them out for Southern sup
port. The great challenge to the Democratic Party
is being watched eagerly by those who would like
to destroy the New Deal. They are hoping that the
Democratic Party will commit suicide by its action
at this convention We are, however, hoping that
the Democratic bosses will recognize the peris which
flank them as they walk down the asles of the Chi
cago Stadium, Wednesday morning.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22

GRETNA, La.-(ANP)-Dismis,ed
by the Jefferson Parish school board
because she had fled suit in the
federal court seeking salary parity.
Miss Eula Mae Lee Friday under an
order handed down by District
Judgs L. Robert Rivarde will not
only be restored to her position with
full pay from the date Of her dis
missal, but will receive legal in
terest for the accumulated pay as
well.
The case. handled by Attorneys
Joseph A. Thornton and A. p. Tu-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
Red Cross Class
At State School

INSTITUTE, w. Va.-The Special
Leadership Training school in Red
Cross First Aid, Water Safety and
Accident Prevention, held al the
West Virginia State college. through
the cooperation of the Kanawha-
Clay County Rcd Cross chapter OF
Charleston. under the direction of
Robert O Earl. field representative
for the Eastern Area. awarded GER
ffcates in various fields to Is stu
dents from eight states.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
Isaac Hathaway
Completes B u s t
OF DIR. G. Carver
TUsKEGEE INSTITUTE. Ala

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Ala
Isaac Hathaway's masterpiece OF
sculpture is his most recent work,
the heroic-size bust Of the late DR..
George Washin gton Carver, COM
pleted this week. The life-like APP
pearance and fno modelling have
attracted favorable comments from
all observers.
Mr.. Hathaway was called this
week to Louisville, KY. for con-
ference with representatives OF one
OF that city's leading business es-
adjustments Officials OF this con-
Germ are considering The matter OF
having Mr.. Hathaway model a he
roic size bust of the late and la
mented Tuskegee scientist 10 be
awarded to a citizen of Louisville
for outstanding public service.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
Exhibition OF
Foreign a tents
At Library Here
The $4,000 patents and paten,

The $4,000 patents and patent
applications formerly owned by
enemy nationals and nationals OF
enemy occupied countries. now
vested in the Office OF the Alien
Property Custodian, will be on ex-
hibit and available for use in the
Technology Department OF the
Detroit Public Library from July
II TO September /. The exhibit,
which was recently shown for four
days at the Engineering Society OF
Detroit, created so much interest
that the Alien Property Custodian
representatives decided 10 return
the material TO Detroit for q longer
period.
The Technology Department OF
the Detroit Public Library is hous-
ed at So Putnam. in separate
building on the library square.
and is open from Q am. to 10 pm.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
NEW HIRING PROGRAM

In the Detroit area the War
Msnpower Commissions new hir-
ing program has resulted in an in
crease OF 26 per cent in the num-
Der. Of male job seekers applying
at the United States Employment
Service during the hrst IL days OF
operation, according 10 Edward L.
cushman, Detroit VINO area di-
rector.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
ASKS HULL TO INTERCEDE

NEW IORK.-A plea that the
United States use its good Offices
with the Argentine government 10
help free Juan Antonio Solari and
America Ghioldi. labor political
leaders in Argentina. has been
made to Secretary OF State Hull by
he Workers Defense League.
through Rev Aron S Gilmartin,
chairman OF the league.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22

you7 My home address is 3843 Nc
Grsw avenue. Detroit. and was
formerly collector for Brilliant
Music company. in case that you're
interested.
Thanking you I remain,
Henry J. Young
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-06
FERGUS REPORTED
MUCH IMPROVED

The condition of r. C. Fergus.
former mayor Of Carolina Beach,
who is suffering from a fractured
skull as the result Of a head-on
automobile collision at Ocean
Drive. S. c., Thursday night, was
rerorted as ''much improved" by
his son, DR.. L. c. Fergus, of the
Dosher Memorial hospital staff, at
Southport last night.
His wife, Mrs. Grace B. Fergus,
So, was instantly killed when the
automobile in which she and her
husband were riding collided with
one driven by Mrs. AIRY Mortensen,
Of Cherry Grove Beach, S. c. Mrs.
Mortensen was reported as receive
ing only minor injuries.
Mr.. Fergus was brought to
Southport Thursday night from
the Army Air base hospital at
Myrtle Beach by DR.. Fergus.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fer
gus were held at 8 p. m. Satu--
day at Fifth Avenue Methodist
church. with the Rev. John Klein.
of Durham, and the Rev. c. D.
Barclitt officiating.
Burial followed in Oakdale GEM
etery.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-06
POLITICIANS LOOK
TO W0MAN'S VOTE
ny EDITH X. GAYLORD

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.|h-
Political parties and candidates
hope to reap a bumper harvest OF
votes as a result Of months OF
cultivating wornen's participation
in campaigns.
Aware Of the statistical posi-
bility that more than 60 per cent
Of wartime ballots will be mark
ed by feminine hands, campaign
strategists have encouraged poll
teal activity by prominent WON;
en-, representative organizations,
and every woman worker unto the
precinct level.
Astute party leaders know that
If you sell woman a cause, she'll
work ardently and increasingly to
put it across. What's more, she's
better drudge than a man, es-
pecially for tasks like house to-
house campaigning.
Women largely are responsible
for rolling up today's record regis.
tration at the polls. Campaigners
count on these same women to
get out the largest electorate ever
on Tuesday.
Each party has adopted politi-
cal sub-groups spanked by jealous
women, especially groups garner
ing membership beyond party
lines, such as the Service Wives
Organization for Roosevelt head
ed by Mrs. John G. Palfrey, Jr.,
granddaughter of Republican Pres
ident Theodore Roosevelt.
Both major parties have built
widespread systems of womens'
speakers bureaus. have fostered
political 1etter-writing and have
mustered feminine step-ladder bri-
gades to speak at street corner
rallies.
There seems more emphasis.
too, this year on political activity
oy prominent writers, artists, nro-
fesslonal or business leaders who
seldom are identified as parti-
sans.
Among the IS women from ev-
cry section of the country who
are seeking congressional seats.
some OF the more prominent as
plrants have responded energeti-
caly to their party's requests to
campaign for their presidential
ticket.
Spot, lighted republican Clare
boothe Luce transformed, mid
west and east, firing her major
campaign artillery in 10 rounds
OF speeches aimed at President
Roosevelt's administration.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-06
LEJEUNE MARINES
TOP BOCUE, 40

CAMP LEJEUNE, Nov. 5.-(R
Camp Lejeune's Leathernecks
chalked UP their third straight
victory here today, turning back a
fighting but outclassed Bogue Field
eleven, 40.
Lejeune scored twice each in
he first, third and fourth qr' =
tiers, rolling up IA first downs to
Rogue's four.
Early in the first quarter Phi
Aldridee skirted left end for At
yards for the first Leieune sco-e.
He added another score when he
drove through center from the
five.
The third touchdown came in the
third period when Guthrie smash
ed through from the two. Elroy
Crazy Legs) Hirsch, former Wis
consin and Michigan star, playing
his first game for the Marines.
ran rs and then four for the fourth
touchdown. A courtyard plunge
by Guthrie accounted for the fifth
and Joe Geri raced 57-yards for
the final touchdown.
Paulk converted four Of the
touchdowns with placements, while
Kosttynick made the fifth by
placement.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-06
CREMLINS BATTER
CE0RClA&,4-l2

CHARLOTTE, Nov. 5.-(R-Gor-
geaus Georgia Trippi spearheaded
the Third Air Force Gremlins to a
81 to IL victory over Georgia Pre-
flight in a spectacular battle here
today.
The 1S5-pound Gremlin ace whirl-
ed through a host Of tacklers in
the first period for 33-yard score.
Shortly after the second period op.
ened Trippihurled a 13-yard scor-
ing pass to end Henry PRO Of Syr-
acues.
Georgia Pref1ight scored its first
touchdown in the second period
when Frank Stanczak, Lafayette,
pitched a lateral to Wisconsin,
Pat Harder, good for % yards. A
9O-yard pass from Trippi to Ernie
Bonelli, former Pitt wingback
gave, the Grenlins their third
touchdown in the third period.
The first OF two GremHn toucn'
downs in the fourth period came
when Cook, Alabama end, made
a dazzling one handed stab OF
Frank Granitz' 13-yard pass. The
Preflighters came back for a
touchdown when Stanczak faxed a
right end run and turned sharply
to pass to end Ted Scruggs, Rice,
for a total gain of SO yards. The
scoring ended late in the game
when 38-yard running-lateral
play from Frank Gnup, Manhat-
tan, to Washington States Bob
Kennedy gave the Gremlins their
fifth touchdown. Four of the Grem-
lin extra points were converted by
John Seltenreich, Battle Creek,
Mich, high school star.
The 1ineJ1nS.