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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-11-30

The British finally have return
ed, after four years, to take their
wash off the Siegfried line. &
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-11-30

available for distribution. This
is put out by the State College
and is available through the coun-
ty agents office. It is simple
and easy to keep. You do not
need to be a bookkeeper to use it.
recording is the big
gest factor in keeping records.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Hitler Delays
Munich Fefe

LONDON. Nov. Q CUPl--The
Nazi party postponed its Oh
servance of the Munich beer hall
putsch p years ago today. par
tally substantiating recent re-
ports that Hitler had gone into
almost complete retirement at
Berchtesgaden cause of i'll
health.
Hitler's failure 10 make his
traditional speech on the eve of
the Munich anniversary last night
was accentuated by a Berlin an
nouncement that the ceremony
would be observed at a later
date
In place OF the customary
address by Hitler, the two Nazi
propaganda outlets. DNB and
TranSoccan, transmitted weak and
aimless editorials concerning the
total German war effort.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Gen. Ike Gives
Belgians Hope

BRUSSELS. Nov S lNSl-
Gen. Eisenhower promised the
Belgian people today certain VIC
tory over the Germans and all
possible aid for stricken Belgium
in the meantime
Eisenhower made his promises
in an address before both houses
of Parliament IN Brussels.
- speak in tho name of all
of the Officers and men in the
Allied forces when express our
admiration for the courage YOU
have shown during the s0mber
DAYS of enemy occupation he
said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Relief At Last
For Your Cough

Chronic bronchitis may develop if
your cough, chest cold. or acute bron-
chitiS is not treated and you cannot
afford 10 take chance with anymedi-
cine less potent than Creomulsion
which goes right to the seat Of the
trouble to help loosen and expel germ
laden phlegm and aid nature TO
Soothe and heal raw, tender. inflamed
bronchial mucous membranes.
Creomulsion blends beechwood
creoSote by special process with other
time tested medicines for coughs.
II contains no narcotics.
No matter how many medicines
YOU have tried, tell your druggist TO
sell you a bottle Of Creomulsion with
the understanding you must like the
way it quickly allays the cough. per-
hitting rest and sleep. or YOU are to
have your money back.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Closed Shop
Facing Test

NEW YORK. Nov. 9 CUP)-
Decisions by Arkansas and Florida
voters will lead 10 probable SUI
preme Court tests of the validity
of the closed shop and the NLRBs
maintenance OF membership direc-
tiNeS.
Both states in this week S
election approved constitutional
amendments prohibiting the closed
shop which requires union men,
berShip as condition of employ
ment In California, voters de-
leatcd a similar proposal by 3-2.
The Arkansas measure also
banned the WLB'S controversial
maintenance of membership pro-
vision which requires union men,
bers to maintain their good stand
ing for the duration OF a labor
management agreement unless
they resign during a 15-day "es-
cape period" al the beginning Of
at contract.
The WLB hitherto has been
able to sideStep a test on these
issues in the nations highest court
Wisconsin and California courts
have ruled that the VILE as a
federal agency has authority which
Supersedes state laws and other
federal courts have held that
WLB directiveS are not review
able
The AF'L expects now to chal-
lengc the Arkansas and Florida
measures in the Supreme Court.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Athletes Foot
Relief Speeded
By Noted Doctor

Athletes Foot infection calls for quick
action with positive specific for this
DANGEROUS infection. So. at the first sign
OF itching, red. raw. cracked or peeling
skin between toes or on the feet-use
DIR. Scholl 5 Solvex-the formula Of Amer
lca's noted authority on diseases and de
formities OF the feet. DIR. Scholls Solvex
quickly relieves intense itching: kills
fungi OF Athletes Foot on contact; helps
rapid healing DR.. Scholl's Solvex LIQUID
or ointmenD only soc at Drug, Shoe
and Department Stores.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Ruhr Valley Rdided
By Raj Bombers

LONDON. Nov 9 CUP)-RAF
heavy bombers, escorted by Spit
fire and Mustang fighters. raided
German targets in the Ruhr Val
ley today.
Two bombers were lost in the
daylight blow, which followed a
lossleSS night attack by Raj Mos
quitoeS on the German communi-
cations and industrial center of
Hanover.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Editor Executed

NEW YORK, Nov Q GNS)-
Condemned 10 die on charges of
collision with the enemy Georges
Saurez, collaborationist editor of
the Paris newspaper Aujour dHui,
was executed at dawn today
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10
Dorsey Defense Asks Charge Dropped

LOS ANGELES. Nov. 9 tINSl
Atty. Howser promised
a decision today on whether TO
drop assault charges against band
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-10

leader Tommy Dorsey. his actress
wife, Pat Dane. and their horse
fancier friend, Allan Smiley, as
defense lawyers ask.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18
FOUNDERS DAY

MACON. Ga.--Geofge State col.
iege Founders day exercises will
be held on March %. DR.. c. J
Gresham is president Of the school.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18
Vice President Wallace
Called Peoples Choice

ever. is to let the Presidential nomi.
nee dictate the choice Of his run
ming mate or to let party leaders
in Darkroom caucus make the Sc
lection.
Wallace. however. by his prece-
dent-smashing nationwide tour and
his consistent espousal OF the in
ierests Of the little man" at o time
when other administration leaders
SHE'D away from the New Deal"
Issue. has projected himself into
national prominence. Where o year
ago there was talk OF shelving him
for q conservative. he now has an
excellent chance TO win renomina.
ton.
Indicative Of the growing demand
OF rank and file voters for Wallace
was the action taken by Negro
Democrats at their Washington con-
ference on February Is. In resolu-
tons adopted by them. they praised
the ice-president heartily. COM
mending him for his inherent char
acteristics OF liberalism as exempli-
fled in his attitude and efforts on
behalf OF Negroes, labor and all
minorities."
Greatest opposition to Wallace
originally came from the South, but
his recent declaration favoring
equalization OF freight rates has
made an unusually good impression
on the Conference of Southern Gov
ernors. At any rate the Gallup poll
survey shows that this criticism OF
southern leaders apparently did not
extend to the ordinary voters.
President Needs Liberal
Political dopesters feel that II
Wallace receives the mod" from
President Roosevelt. he'll get the
nomination. And there is a feeling
that since the President has gone
toward the right" he will need
a strong liberal as running mate.
Among large voting segments in
the North-Negroes for instance
others frequently mentioned as
contenders for the nomination could
not get their support. Negro voters
could hardly be expected to support
Cordell Hull. Sam Rayburn. James
F. Byrnes or Harry Byrd-all who
are rock-ribbed conservatives.
Survey results OF this recent poll
in principal areas east OF the Rock
les follow:
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

Mrs Alberta Matthew'S Graham who Loyal Daughter
Ruler of The Michigan Council of Daughter Rulers LIP
DEW with overwhelming majority Michigan Council Of
Past Daughter Rulers will hold the
siding officer Sunday March IT, the Home of Motor City
Lodge 225 E Daughter Rulers officers of
the council held conference last month with the Loyal DR. and
mapped Mrs Graham brings
Office wealth of fraena and kindly under
standing with the inspire her followers
She has in Offices including Daughter Ruler
Chairman Education District Civil Liberties The
Council expected attain heights under the admins
ration Those attended follows Mrs.
Erma Henderson DR. Lady Cammlle Temp Mrs. Sohe Walker
DR. Emma Kelley Temple Mrs Lucille Hubert DR. Florence
Bailey Past Loyal DR. The following officers complete the cab
Mrs Elizabeth Vice Loyal DR.. Mrs. Blue.
DR EdYths Chaplain; Mrs Alma Hill.
Trustees Pearl Collins Chrmn Mrs Billie
Mrs Maude Hawkins Minnie Boyer and Mrs. Bonsteee
Steen; Mrs Erma Henderson Financial Secretary Mrs. Susue
BreazL Riddle Derkss Canada.
Organ Marguerite
Doorkeper Juania Robinson. Gaiekeeper; Carrie
Curtis Chrmn Publicity.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18
Housing
CONTINUED from Page y

any other federal agency to segre-
gate. Any policy OF segregation by
a federal agency is thereby with
out statutory sanction" said Mar
shall.
This Is not a new problem and
for years the NAACP. has by letter,
telegram and personal conferences,
attempted to persuade the Federal
Public Housing Authority and the
National Housing Agency to aban-
don its unlawful. undemocratic
and unreasonable policy OF segre-
CATION especially in states having
civil rights statutes. We have waited
patiently for FPHA TO abandon this
policy OF segregation. AS matters
now stand in the Detroit area there
are some 800 vacant family units
in the Willow Run projects for
which you have been unable TO find
any white applicants despite the
lowering Of the requirements for
leasing. Recent surveys show that
there are no white families in the
Detroit area who are not properly
housed or who are eligible for the
Willow Run projects. There are at
least 1000 Negro families. with
an estimated 10000 10 $4,000 Ne
groes who are inadcquately housed,
living in store fronts. easements,
and all other types Of unsanitary
lodgings. These Negro war workers,
building bombers TO defeat fascisn,
buying bonds. and paying taxes,
part of which taxes were used 10
build the Willow Run projects, are
denied admission 10 these vacant
family units solely because OF their
race or color.
Last year we told the officials
OF FPHA that segregation always
resulted in unequal treatment. The
results in the Detroit area once
again justify this statement. note
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18
Flyers
CONTINUED from Page u

was lowered" the major revealed.
OF the first group received, 40
could not read nor write Then we
were called upon to furnish a cadre
OF 800 men for a quartermaster unit.
Instead Of allowing US 10 keep our
best material for the artillery re-
quirements. the selection was made
from personnel cards and our men
with the highest 10. were trans
ferred."
Our communications were rated
superior" Maj. Harris pointed out.
I'VE were credited with peculiar
adaptability for motor marches and
our fire direction centers became
quiz centers for all visiting artil-
lery personnel. In the fall OF l94l
he lst battalion went TO Camp Nc.
Coy, under my command, for firing
tests. It's scores for the GHQ. tests
I and IL. have not been equaled
Col. LeWing OF the second army
conducted the fest. Four Official
Communications resulted Then came
the usual reward-350 men were
transferred as cadre. Replace
ments were received Our task
started over again. ------------
Gradually Broken
The l84th was gradually broken
up and reorganized into the 930th
and 93lst field artillery battalions
which the war secretary disclosed
will be converted into combat en-
gineer units. Certain other exist
ing Negro field artillery units are
being converted TO heavier artil-
lery, but the 930th and 9l3st l55
nm. howitzer battalions have not
been selected for conversion to
heavier artillery or retention as
field artillery owing to the unsatis-
factory records OF both units"
Stimson wrote Rep. Fish.
In his letter, Maj. Harris hit the
mistreatment of Negro soldiers in
the South. Colored officers were
ousted from post theatres and de-
MED the facilities Of Libraries, he
said. Men and officers were openly
insulted by post commanders and
their complaints were turned upon
them as reprimands. he declared.
mo soldier can say that those
men lacked discipline" he stress
ed. "Nor can Il be said truthfully,
despite the handicaps encount-
cred, that they are unable to mas
ter efficiently the technique Of
modern weapons Fl. Sill does
not say II of these officers, nor
can efficiency ratings certify them
for combat and at the same time
indicate that they are unable.
IN the interest Of morale and the
war effort the major continued
Il suggest that the individual rec
ords OF these units be examined
prior to public condemnation. The
pride and hope OF these soldiers is
to accomplish their assigned mis-
sion. Their desire is to perform
as their predecessors did under the
regimental flags Of the Old Eighth
in Cuba, on the Mexican border
and so gloriously in France-one
country, one flag.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

from your letter that you make no
pretense of claiming TO have given
equal treatment to Negro appli-
cantS in the Detroit area, but merely
request that Negro citizens stand
by and permit themselves TO be de-
prived and denied their constitu-
tional rights and direct our atten-
ton TO correcting the local pattern
through education and persuasion"
This we have been attempting to
do for period Of years. and as a
result have discovered that as OF
today all white families Of war
workers are adequately housed with
800 additional units vacant and
1000 Negro families without ade-
quate housing. Having failed in all
efforts OF persuasion. the citizens
OF Detroit have requested the
NAACP to take the matter I'D in
the manner prescribed by the laws
OF our country, namely. by means
of the present case now pending"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

Vice President Henry A.
Wallace vigorous champion OF
the common man" will easily
win denomination on the
Democratic ticket, II popular
support OF the rank and file OF the
party means snyihingl
A recent survey conducted by the
American Institute OF Public Opin-
ion in all sections OF the country
and among the man on the street"
type OF citizen indicates conclu-
sively that the stop Wallace" move
ment Is confined to the conserva-
tive professional political group
Mr.. Average Citizen is for him and
wants him as President Roosevelt's
running mate.
Has Excellent Chance
Actual political practice. how
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18
ASK $3.50 0.
APPROPRIATION
FOR FEPC WORK
BY HARRY McALPIN
Correspondent Atlanta Daily World
and NNPA

WASHINGTON, D CA request
Cor q legislative appropriation Of
s5s5.ooo for the Fair Employment,
Practice committee was sen, to the
Congress by the president last Fri
day. The amount requested is about
$1,000 900 more than the FEPC used
hast year. ard about SEE Gee Hess than
IL asked the Budget Bureau 20 APP
prove. The president sent the sp-
preparation request 10 Congress FOR
the amount approved by the Bulge;
bureau.
The request for q leg slat.ve ap-
preparation means the FEPC IS put
ting It's fate and Is future in the
hands OF the Congress- II means
also. that u Is eNt"icct.ng Itself
from the toll set by Senator Russell
Cd Of Georgia. whose al endTent
90 prohibit TIE president transfer
ring any funds from The ,rdepcr-
dent Offices Appropr alton 10 airy
egency created bt executive order
which is more than IL months old
was aimed az killing TIE FEPC The
amendment was reported 10 'he
Senate las; week by The fgll Senate
Appropr. at onS comm tee
Speculation Rift
There is cons .dcr3tle speculation
by political observers IN Washing
ton as 20 what VIII be the fate Of
che FEPC appropriation request
Some predic; tina, Republican mem
bers 81 the Appropr atom commit
tee may sripe al the measure with
an ECONOMY argument" urging
that the amount be cut 10 the bone
or rejected. in an a;:e-r pt 10 take
from the Roosevelt administration
one Of its best appeals for the Negro
vote II the coming elections.
The Republicans could gain the
support OF many Southern Con-
gressmen in such move. il is
pointed out. because OF the resent
neni hsrbored by the SoEthcrners
against the FEPC resulting from
the widespread publicity given its
more dramatic cases. Another I'm
holy alliance" may result.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18
Last Rites For
Mrs. PettifOrd

Funeral services for Mrs. Della
Pettiford, co. 1920 Hartford avenue,
were held Tuesday from Hartford
Avenue Baptist church. Mrs. Petit
ford died last Friday. The Rev.
Charles Hill. pastor OF Hartford
Avenue Baptist church, and the
Rev Horace A. White, pastor OF
Plymouth Congregational church.
conducted the services.
Mrs. Pettford, the mother OF the
late Walter Pettiford. Is survived
by daughter and son, Mrs. William
E. Robertson. and Luther Pettiford.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18
News
Continued from Page ~

u OHVIHUVu ITUH axe II
ever, for there are some who charge
she Is an of the record" dictator
SOLDIERS IRKED
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

and will begin construction on
eighteen additional houses next
week The homes are located in
Conant Gardens and the Eigh, Mile
Road areas.
The enthusiastic interest mani
tested by the general public there
by making IL possible for the Cor
poration 10 launch this gigantic
building program. has been highly
acclaimed by the Board OF Direc-
tors
The Architect and the Builder for
the Corporation state that the prob
lem Of materials and men has been
solved which Insures the compile
ton OF these homes in early Spring
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

Mr.. Wallace was also found lead
ing by substantial margin in the
Far Western States.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

familiar with the housing needs
and problems in the area.
Mr. Grady Jackson was elected
10 the Office OF Treasurer. Mr..
Jackson is President OF the Paradise
Valley Distributing Company and
a member OF the Board OF Directors
Of the Paradise Bowl, Inc.
DR.. James J. McClendon, Presi-
dent OF the n. A. A. c. p. and a
prominent physician and surgeon.
and DR.. Howard II. Mcneil, a mem
Der Of the City Commission OF Pom
tlae, Michigan. were recently added
10 the Board OF Directors.
The Corporation now has under
construction tMenty-one houses
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

Mr.. Fred A. Alien. owner OF the
Supreme Linen and Laundry and
former Treasurer OF Wayne County
Better Homes. Inc. was unanimous
" elected President Of the organ
cation a; rs Board OF Directors
meeln- on Monday, March Is. Mr.
Allen g one Of the original incor-
po~a;urs and q major stock holder
Dr : W Edwards. also one OF
ne original .ncorporators and a
inner Director OF the Corporation.
was elected 10 the Office OF FRS.
DR.. Edwards. a
prominent physician and surgeon
IN the CITY. maintains clinic on
West Eight Mile Road and is very
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-18

ever for there are some who charge
she is an of the record" dictator.
SOLDIERS IRKED
Several national Negro news
papers have gotten letters from
Negro soldiers who want to know
what the he'll the campaign 10 put
them IN combat service is all about
They want the bis-time editors to
take care OF the home front first
The majority OF the letters. how
ever, are reported 10 be in favor
OF the current campaign 10 give the
boys a break al the fighting fronts.
DR.. BOB WEAVER
Do not be surprised II DR.. Robert
Weaver accepts . post with the
CLIO. When he left the government
he took a job In Chicago Is director
Of Mayor Kelly's Interracial COM
mittee. The Rosenwald Fund urged
him 10 accept and II is rumored
that he might eventually seek to
represent Chicago's South side In
the L. s. Congress. Some native
Chicagoans have been sniping at
Brother Weaver and IL II gets much
worse. he may accept position
offered him by the UAW-CIO.
HARRY McALPTN
Washington is buzzing about the
reception given TO the first Negro
White House correspondent by his
white colleagues II seems that save
for a young lady representing the
Russian News Agency. Tass, Harry
McAlpin was given cool reception,
although President Roosevelt shook
his hand at the first conference.
Harry has not been admitted to the
Congressional Press galleries which
are presided over by the White
House Correspondents Association
Readers Of This Paper
Patronize It's Advertisers
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-06-08
Scouts Collect
u Tons of Paper

Favored for once, with perfect
weather, Boy Scouts Of Hagerstown
and Washington County were ON the
job bright and early Saturday
morning, for their 4th monthly pa
per collection
Working in sections with their
leaders, the boys did q thorough
job. Hagerstown Scouts collected a
little more than II tons (34,080 lbs.
to be exact) and County Scouts
hauled in about five tons more.
This means that, in the four col
lections made since the Washington
Area Boy Scout Council took over
the sponsorship Of these drives, the
Scouts have collected some l25 tons
of badly needed paper, to say
nothing of several tons that the diff
ferent Troops collected individually,
before the organized drives were
started.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-06-08
D-Day

The invasion under Allied forces poised month";
waiting for the time strike crossed the
landed French soil the first step the liberation of the
quered countries and the final defeat Axis powers
But to IL s time Of Prayer than rejoicing
Back here at home what do speed the final victory
We cannot face the fire of the enemy be
grounds to help for the wounded
No. we cannot do those things but there three things
can do Pray harder-worl harder-give more
We pray that God win be with women as
they face the in this final srugge pray that God
will be with and they strive the pain Of
the wounded pray home
are on the firing linewomen who listen to the with
lump their hroa and tuned possible ring the
doorbe.
We work harder than worked before
jobs here at home that sacness win the
progress Of the march to victory.
We Of blood to the Red Of
money War Bonds-ore of ourselves in real sacrifice
These things all of at home doshould dowill do
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-06-08
Colleagues Honor
Rep. j. Glenn BealI

Congressman J. Glenn Beall,
Maryland's Representative from the
Sixth District, was selected by his
colleagues TO introduce Representa-
tive Everett Dirksen, Of Illinois, to
whom testimonial dinner was ten
dered by the Republican Party at
the Maynower Hotel, Washington,
ID, G., on Tuesday night The din
der vas in recognition If Congress-
man Dirksen's outstanding efforts
on behalf of his Party, during a re-
cent tour through 30 States
Congressman Beall, in his intro
ductory remarks. commended the
Illinois Representative for his IN
firing efforts on behalf of the Re.
publican Party and the democratic
form Of government and stressed
the fact that, at the Maryland Re-
publican State Convention, recently
held, Representative Dirksen was
the unanimous choice Of the Dele
gates for the Vice-Presidency.