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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

IudlOW'S letter 10 SllinSOh. Hhe
the earlier one of Rep. Hamilton
Fish (R) of New York, was
prompted, as he wrote, by the
''undercurrent" of dissatisfaction
based on reports that Negroes are
being preponderantly assigned &c
service the army and are being de-
prived of the opportunity which
every true soldier covets to en-
gage in combat"
He posed seven questions for
Stimson to answer, some of which
could not be pressed owing TO what
the Stimson reply called military
security"
"At present appr Ultimately nine
percent of the total army male en-
listed strength is Of The Negro
race, but it is anticipated that The
l04 percent ratio (NegrOeS TO
white in registration will be reach
ed during the course Of the cur
rent year" the letter disclosed.
Our plans contemplate that of
our total enlisted personnel, 6,245,-
720 will be white, 7O9,280 Negro,
and of the Negro personnel APP
proximately IA percent are Sche-
duled for assignment to combat
organizations"
Details of employment locale
and disposition of overseas or
CARNATIONS, requested BY Rep
Ludlow, could not be revealed
Stimson said He did Say that Of
the total Negro strength of the
army, approximately SO percent are
now overseas or en- route. More
over" he added, "32 percent Of
the Negro contingent overseas are
combat and combat support
troops" The projection of major
tactical operations" and the COM
pletion of concentrations will de-
termine when other units will see
combat duty.
The secretary took the occasion
to comment upon the educational
qualifications of Negro soldiers, a
thing that he had made much Of
In his letter to Rep. Fish.
I'm recent study of all men
processed at reception centers from
June drought December 1943,' he
wrote, go percent of the Negroes
and "a percent of the whites fell
in grades w and v. While these
lower classifications certainly do
not reflect either the intelligence
Of the men or their native abilities,
they do indicate the nature and ex-
tent of the problem with which the
army must deal"
To deal with the problem the ar
my instituted training classes for
Negroes and whites in grade " In
the first six months of these cours-
es, out of $4,000 Negro trainees APP
proximateiy 80 percent were re-
tanned in the army and assigned to
more advanced training.
Rep. Ludlow specifically asked
StimSon an opinion as to the facts
whether there is or is not dis
elimination against Negroes in the
service, and sis it your intention in
your position of high RESPONSIBLE
ty to see that such discrimination
is not permitted to exist in the
future
Permit me to reiterate and
emphasize" Stimson concluded
that all our military personnel is
distributed and employed solely in
conference with military considera-
lions which. of course, are entirely
unrelated to racial derivations.'
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

In line to attend the United
States Military Academy at West
Point, New York is former Avia-
ton Student Otis f. Finley Of 4265
Kennedy Ave, st. Louis, Mo- Fin
ley, who until recently was an avl'
alton student at the 320th College
Training Detachment, Iuskegee.
Institute, Alabama. was notified
by telegram from the AdjuUant
Generals Office of his appoint
ment as third alternate candidate
for the famous military academy
Reporting to Fort Benning, Ga, as
ordered for examination, it was
found by military examiners that
his aptitude was such as to exempt
him from all except two phases of
the test. Since taking the tests at
Fort Benning, Ga, the brilliant
young soldier has been transferred
TO the preparatory Unit for West
Point cadets at Cornell Univ ;rsity
photo by AAF Training Com
mand)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

LII. MdlOfh1 Was til IOtlic W nv
tantic City for Redistribution, and
figured he would probably wind up
either at Selfridge field or at ItiS-
kegee airfield He would like to get
into the bomber group, now in
training, as bombardier or
navigator.
He was airing his views when
he was asked about the attitudes
Of white fiiers he had encountered
in North Africa and IN Italy. He
accounted for his opinion by say
ing that one pilot never knows
when another will have to save
his life, hence the difference in
thinking.
1t. Malone was riding a truck
last September when the vehicle
hit a German landmine. He was
hit in the right shoulder, and the
side became temporarily paralyzed.
Cpl. Charles Jones, Of Little Rock,
was driving. He too was injured
but came out finally all right
Malone was shipped to hospital
in North Africa after spending 215
months in a British hospital in
Sicily. When he had improved
sufficiently he was sent home AMI
convalesced at the air corps hos
pital at Coral Gables. Fla.
while ! was a patient there
got the best treatment possible" he
said. mot only in the hospital but
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
MEN LOVE IT

Pluko has a fragrance men love. It's
compelling sweetness invites romance,
because the perfume-like scent of it
fingers irresistibly about you all
through those precious night hours.
And although Pluko brings such
added lustre to your hair, although
it has such exquisite qualities, Pluko
costs very little to use. 1t is sold by
dealers everywhere in generous eco
nomical sizes. In Amber, Csc, in
White, soc. Try Pluko once, and
you'll never be without it. Demand
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
Ask yourself these Questions
when you buy a laxative

Cues. What is the name of a
laxative that has been popular
and respected favorite with four
generations? Ans. Black-Draught.
CUES. Is. Black Draught purely
herbal? Ans Yes, and you'll find
it easy to take. CUES. Is Black.
Draught satisfactory In action?
Ans. yes, it usually is, if you fol
low directions.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
Justice Roberts Nav
Be COP Ozark Horse"

of tested stature in governmental
service.
Justice Roberts is one of the two
Republicans now serving on the
Supreme Court bench. He delivered
the opinion in the case of Grovey
v. Townsend, denying Negroes the
right to participate in the Texas
Primaries in 1885.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
Randolph Not TO
Run For Congress

office may involve compromises
of various sorts which may strike
at the basic convictions, ideals and
principles that one has held dear
all of his life Randolph said
that he could not accept nominal
ton from the "Communist-domi-
mated ALP and that neither the
domestic nor foreign policies Of
the Republican or Democratic par
ties could win his support since
they are mot calculated to extend,
preserve or consolidate the forces
of democracy at home or abroad.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
"A HAIR BEAUTIFIER .

For more beautiful looking hair use
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creation. For Pluko actually does
beautify your hair as it helps you to
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
TEXANS SEEK 100000

NEW YORK The States Of Texas
splured On by the recent supreme
country victory outlawing the white
primary has stepped UP its original
NAACp membership to 100000. ST
anticipates a sweeping landslide in
new memberships from every city
town. hamlet, and village.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

NEW YORK-(A N P)-Declar-
ing that ne can render a greater
service to the Negro people out
side of congress than in congress,
A. Philip Randolph, president of
the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
porters, Thursday reclined to en-
ter the race against the Rev A.
Clayton Powell, prospective Demo-
cratic and American Labor party
nOminee in the new Harlem Con-
greSsional district
Stating that the "pay-off
necessary to get ahead in public
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

c. A. - / like your adviceS on
everything. / am starting in bust
ness, and from the start, I am not
satisfied and l would like to know
from you if 1 should go on or quit
now
Ans. - You have devoted time
and invested money in this
business and it would be I'M
practical to close down without
giving yourself chance TO
succeed. Many businesses Oper-
ate at a loss at the beginning
and ii is only through perse-
verence and shrewd business
tactics that a person succeeds.
Give this venture a fair trial
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

ck-Draught comes in pow
dered or granulated form. Many
say the graduated is even easier
to take. Is to 40 doses cost only
Csc. Caution, use only as directed.
Get Black Draught from YOU
dealer today and have this friend
ly laxative" handy the next time
laxative is needed
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
TEACHER PROMOTED

NEW YORK lamp Mrs
Esther f. Rolerfort. a teacher in the
school system here for l9 years,
took over her duties this week as
assistant TO superintendent John
Conroy in district IL, Ii and IA,
Manhattan.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

During those thrilling hours when
you are with him, your hair must
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him completely with softer, smoother
hair that lends magic to those init
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

w w. - Please help me. I'm a
young woman in my early twen-
ties. Have been married but now
separated and divorced l met the
incest man last summer. His wife
is dead and he has a boy six years
old. He says that he is in love with
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
Less Prejudice Is
FoundAmongArmy
Air Corps Pilots (

WASHINGTON = (ANP) = Raca, attitudes among
ers harmonious than among other members of
the armed service, the opinion expressed by 1t Thorn
as N Malone Jr of Detroit formerly with the Goth Pur
suit squadron and here completing period of con-
vaescence from wound that for him the first pur
ple heart to be awarded Negro flier
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
Stimson Says IA Per Cent OF Negro
Soldiers Will See Duty In Combat
7O9>28O Boys To
Be Put In Khaki

WASHINGTON = CAMP = Approximately IA per
cent of total Negro in the army are sched
ued for assignment to combat organizations Secretary OF
War Henry L. Smson wrote Rep Louis Ludlow last week
answer to the inquiry of the Indiana Democrat regard
ing the plans of the department for the utilization OF
Negro soldiers in combat. -
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

at the officers club too" There ne
said ne enjoyed the facilities of the
club, along with one other Negro
officer, and always found the at
moSphere cordial.
1t. Malone looks forward to get
ting his masters degree in sociolo-
gy after the war. and then going
in for teaching.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-04-29

2nd 1t. Carol Robinson, 22-year-
old flyer from Atlanta Ca re-
ceived his wings and commission
in the Army Air Forces at a re-
cent TAAF gradual ON. Tie son OF
Mr.. James W. Robinson Of 243
College Avenue, Atlanta Ga.s 1t.
Robinson scans the skies before
taking off on a routine training
fight from the acknowledgements
AAF Training Command instaiIa-
ton at Tuskegee.
photo by AAT Training Command
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01
WAGE DISPUTE
 GOES TO W.L. B.

A wage dispute involving approx imatAy 900 workers and being con- tested by management of the Metal Hose branch of the American Brass Go. and the CIO Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers union has now been certified to the War Labor board.
 John J. Driscoll, state CIO secre- tary, disclosed certification of the year-old dispute had been received from Dr. John R. Steelman, head of the U s. Cancellation service.
 The dispute resulted after a re- cent wage scale survey by joint committee of abor-management in which the union asked an increase be granted in certain occupations and only downward wage curve be applied to new workers. The man. agement has allegedly refused such a recommendation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01
Cold Wave
 On Way Here

boSCon, Feb. 1-CUP)-A bitter cold wave featured by 20-degree be- low zero temperatures, gusty winds and snow squalls will over-spread New England today.
 The frontier command in a warn- ing bulletin issued through the weather bureau predicted that tenn peratureS in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont will drop to from five to 20 degrees below zero tonight while the three southern states can expect readings as low as 10 below zero.
 Very strong gusty winds and snow squalls will occur during the day the warning bulletin said, but these will diminish by sunset at which time the temperature should be about IS degrees.
 Between 7:30 a. m. and a. m the temperature had dropped foul degrees to reading of 29.
 Snow, ranging in depth up to two inches, fell during the night and the first day of the month found high ways Snow-packed and slippery causing hazardous driving condi- uons.
 Coldest spot in the region report. ing early today was Presque Isle eight degrees and falling steadily.
 The frontier command declined tt predict the length of the cold wave but said its bulletins were issued fol a 24-hour period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01
NEW COMMISSION
 CONFINES FRIDAY
Proposals on RevaluatiOn of Personal Property to
 Be Received

The first formal meeting of the newly appointed "Revaluation Com mission" will be held Friday night at 2 in the city hall. Purpose of the meeting will be to receive proposals relative to the revaluation of all real and personal property in Wa terbury.
 The commission was appointed by Mayor John s. Monagan two weeks ago consistent with the recommen- dations of the state tax commits sioner's office who suggested its for nation in report On the system being used in Waterbury to assess all property. Many other recommen- dations were made by the state au- thorities following their survey of the local system which they termed Anticipated and outmoded".
 It is reported some local apprais- CTS may submit bids at the meeting relative to their being hired by the city as director for the planned re- valuation program.
 Members of the commission are: John P. Brophy and Orton P. Camp, members of the city finance board; Patrick M. Shea, president of the board of aldermen and member of the finance board; James w. Am bercrombie, Republican minority leader of the board of aldermen; c. Arthur DuBois, supervisor of per- Sonnel of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, and Lester E. Young, local realtor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01

hesoism which won him the Congres- sional Medal of Honor.
 Lieut.. Waybur, . former grocery Aerk. volunteered to lead patrol into enemy territory during the Sicily in- vasion. Moving forward in three jeeps, and his little band found themselves mapped in the bright moonlight be- tween . blownout bridge and four Italian light tanks. He ordered his patrol, armed only with one 30 cali- bre and two 50 calibre machine guns, to open fire. Soon their ammunition was exhausted. Three of the men were seriously injured. He, himself was also badly hit. He directed his wounded comrades to take cover in . cactus patch while he stood with his tommy gun directly in the line of fire of the leading tank. At a range of 30 yards he engaged the tank and shot the two enemy soldiers making up its crew. He held the other tanks at bay and finally he and his men were saved by the arrival of reinforcements.
 During the 4th War Loan you have the opportunity to buy q lot of tommy guns and other equipment for your sons and neighbor's sons-boys like Lieut.. Waybur who want to get the war over and are pressing the attack on the enemy. ''LstJ 6lg Back the Attack"
 THE EDITOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01

Included in these figures was a report by Clyde M. Jennings, chair man of the retail merchants division who stated today that the latter group has sold a total of $797,265 in all types of bonds during the first two weeks of the drive. This was inclusive of the $201, 1,O0O sold for the state theater premiere of last night. Of the total retail figure, $529,415 was in series "E" bonds. The merchants quota of this latter type bond is set at $1, 10000. Last week the merchants sold $342, 900 in E bonds against previous weeks sales of $187,125. Other type bonds sold last week amounted to $105,850 against the previous weeks total of $162, 2,000.
 Figures to date released for Re- zion No. 3 comprising Waterbury, Naugautck and all of Litchfield County approximate $8,588, 24o.
 Waterbury's bond buying quota for the Fourth War Loan Drive is set at $14 million while the region has a quota of $25 million.
 Victory House sales yesterday were reported at $17,000 which be- came a part of the total of last nights theater drive.
 The Scovill Mfg. Co. today released three blasts on the company's whistle signalizing the purchase by employees this morning of three $1,000 bonds. To date the employees of this con- pany have better than met one- half their total quota of $700,000.
 Members of the Chase FoCemen's Association are looking forward with keen anticipation to their meeting Thursday evening at their North Main street headquarters, when they will hear at first-hand the story of Seaman Basil D. Izzi, g, of South Barre, Mass, who spent 83 harrow ing days aboard a life raft in the South Atlantic. Seaman 1zzi has toured more than 8 thousand war plants throughout the country and has already been heard at local plant rallies this week.
 Called double feature" night, the second attraction will be Henry Gerald, brilliant Scandinavian psy- chologist, whose feats of mental te1epathy have astonished audiences in all parts of the, country. He is credited with the ability to perform the nearly improbable to the ab- solutely impossible" in his field of entertainment.
 The meeting will open at 8:15, fol- lowing a directors meeting at 7:30. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01
Former Curate Here,
 Edward Hayes, Dies
New Britain Priest SuCcumbs at Maryland Hospital;
 Bishop to Preside at Funeral Thursday

will be deacon; Rev. Francis M O'Shea of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception, Waterbury will be sub-deacon; Rt. Rev. MSgr William H. Flynn, chancellor of Hartford Diocese, will be archprieSt and Rev. John J. Hayes and Rev. Joseph F. Cleary will be masters ot ceremonies.
 Chaplains to the bishop will be Rev. James J. Dolan of St. Bern ards church, Rockville and Rev. Eugene P. Cryne of St. Patrick'S church, Waterbury.
 Following his education in New Britain public schools, Father Hayes was graduated from Fordham Uni versity and the St. Sulpice Seminary in Paris, later taking postgraduate studies in theology in Rome.
 He was first assigned to St. Jos eph's cathedral in Hartford about 1900 and later served at St. Mary'S church in Jewett City and the Im- maculate Conception church in Wa terbury.
 He leaves brother, Fred J. Hayes of 338 Elm street.
 The body will arrive here Tuesday and will lie in state in the funeral home of the M. J. Kenney company Tuesday evening. It will be removed to the church Wednesday and will lie in state there Wednesday night and until the time of the services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01
OBITUARY

SALISBURY-Mrs. Bertha Devine Salisbury, wife of William H. Sails bury, died this morning at her home 161 Yale avenue, Middlebury, follow ing a long illness. She was born Feb. 28, 1883 in Roxbury, the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Mo- Donald Devine. Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, Will liam E. Devine of Danbury, John H. of Danbury, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Ricketts of Danbury. The funeral will be held Thursday from the AlderSon funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. James Whitaker officiating. Burial will be in Middle bury at the convenience of the fam fly. Friends may call Wednesday evening from to 9 o'clock.
 ROMANAUSKAS-M Mrs. Petrone Romanauskas, wife of John Roman auskas, 16 South Leonard street, died at her home last night after short illness. A native of LithGania she came to the United States and Waterbury in 1907.
 She was communicant of St.. Joseph's church, a member of the Rosary society and of the Apostle ship of Prayer society.
 Surviving, in addition to her hus- band, r e three stepchildren, Frank Romanauskas, Naugatuck; Mrs. Ralph Colasanto Waterbury, and Mrs. Edward Lord, Naugatuck; two brothers, James Dobilaitis, Wa terbury, and John Dobilaitis, Lith- uania, and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Sviteris of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning from the Stokes fu- neral home, 694 Riverside street at 8:30 to St. Joseph's church for a solemn high Mass of requiem, at g. with burial in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after p. m. today and from 2 to 10 p. m. tomorrow.
 LEE-Mrs. Stella (Baker) Lee, 78 Capitol Avenue, widow of Charles H. Lee, died in Cheshire yesterday. She was born June 8, 1862 in New Milford, daughter of Falten and FL mira (Douglas) Baker. She was charter member of the Mill Plain Union Church.
 Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Warren H. Cooke, Greens boro, N. C., and Mrs. Erlis P. Case of Waterbury with whom she lived; 8 brother, Charles Baker of Dan- bury; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at D. m. at the Alderson fu- neral home, 70 Central Avenue, Rev. Ivey J. Snuff, pastor of the Mill Plain Union Church, off1ciat- ing. Burial will be in Central cenne- tery, Brookfield. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-01
MAYOR TO REVIEW CITY'S EARNEST
Firemen's Aid AssOcia- ton to Stage Brilliant
 Social Function

Waterbury Firemen will be re- viewed by Mayor John s. Monagan and his staff at the coming bi-en- nial ball of the Fire Department at the State Armory on Friday even ing, February II next. Already dec orators are at work in the hall, making it fit and attractive for the eye, for the purpose of satisfying the committee in charge much in advance of the ball itself.
 The pre-" am calls for a floor show beginning at or about 7:45 o'clock, which will occupy the at- tention of the people for an hour or so, after which there will be a brief concert before the formation of all uniformed members for the mayors review.
 The affair this year is expected to surpass even the great dances of the past as conducted by the Fire mems Aid Association. James F. Flynn attached to Truck Company, No. 1, is chairman of the commit tee.