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The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-31

wage increase Is In order. and
Joined with the union in a Joint
submittal to the War Labor Board
on Nov. last, In which raises
were sought for certain hourly
rated workers and for most piece
workers. The submittal was intend
ed to correct intra-plant inequities.
and is still pending before the
WLB, says Pres. Roy Davy.
The most important paragraph
of the submittal urges a revision Of
piece rates $50 that the average
experienced workman, working ut
a fair pace, can make earnings
which will average 5 per cent the
base rate"
The union at the same time de-
manded that the 1915 per cent of
the employees who were not receiv-
ing pay for the lunch hour, should
receive 1t; and this demand has
received the approval of WLB
Hearing officer but has not been
acted on by the Board.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-31
Craze Called
To Army

Roy T. Craze, popular sports lead
er from the spinning room and
candidate for Business Manager of
Local 1874, was accepted for serv-
ice in the Army Jan. II and ordered
TO report for induction Feb. 3.
Craze has been a member of the
Board of Trustees the past year
and has been active in union af-
fairs for considerable period. He
already has two brothers in the
service, James A. and william M.
Craze The latter Is overseas.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-31

committee became necessary when
two former members became part
Of the company's supervisory stan.
Leona Robertson has been APP
pointed Recording Secretary Of the
local to fill out the unexpired term
of Boyd Jewell, who was called to
the Army.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-31
Kelly Workers Underpoid,
Suys Init. Rep. Howard

Init Rep Fred Howard comparing work loads and pay
rates of trebulders in Akron and Cumberland recently
Eghyone tires is considered fair work load in Akron,
for this $3.50 to S1275 per day.
said Howard
At the Kelly plant the days supposed to be 81
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-01-31

The Squander Bug will puff with
citation and cause imitation, il you
don't buy 4th War Loan Bonds.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
SEEK FUGITIVE
IN Indiana FOR
N j RDER TRIAL

Jack (BootbilD Edwards. 81. OF
1901 Euclid street. whom police
say escaped from prison ward in
Receiving hospital several weeks
ago participated in the holdup OF
gas station last week in Crown
Point. Ind. il was disclosed this
week by George Rose. investiga-
tor for the prosecutors Office.
II was learned that police know
the identity OF the persons report
ed 10 have Struggled either file
or hacksaw TO Robert Garlough.
81. OF 62S Brainard. who also es-
capped from the hospital along with
Edwards.
Told Aid In Escape Plot
Police disclosed that Carl Port
was the man who had aided in the
escape OF Edwards and Garlough
b. smuggling them an instrument
which was used 10 cut iron bars
in the hospital ward and by sup
plying a stolen car in which the
trio escaped and fled TO Crown
Point. Ind, where they held up a
Gas station.
Garloueh was arrested and po-
lice say h named Edwards as his
accomplice in the holdup on July
20
Meanwhile Edwards. charged
with participation in the brutal
murder of Hunter Sprays OF Ink
ster. several months $50. is sought
by local and out-state police off,
Gals.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Warrant Issued
Against manager
OF Restaurant

A warrant charging Miss Ruth
Willingham. manager OF the Powers
restaurant. 2l762 Michigan avenue,
with denying fall accommodations
TO Dash Dean Jr. lSS07 Revere
street. was signed by Judge George
Martin In Dearborn Municipal court.
this week. and al an examination
"Wednesday morning Miss willing
ham was held for trial. slated for
Aug. Ia
According 10 Dean. he and two
friends, Luke Tllcr Of 500 Algier
and Joseph CslhaSSe. white. real
estate broker. went into the Powers
lunch room at the above address on
July IL and gave their order We
ordered 8 hamburgers. a bottle of
milk and pops" Dean said. land
the waitress said nothing" The
party then waited several minutes
while the waitress served party
that had come in after Dean and
his friends.
The waitress then went out and
talked 10 the manager. who came
in and asked for our orders" Dean
continued. an reply she said. two
up and four to co." Dean said
When calhassi received his ham,
burger he pushed the plate 10 Dean.
At this time the manager Snatched
the plate and said. Since you are
so smart. Won't serve you either.
The Dearborn police we're then
called and after an investigation
they informed Dean that ne was 10
come TO the police station Monday
and sign the warrant for The arrest
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Ecorse And Riuer
Rouge MAACP To
Hold Mass Meet

The River Rouge Ecorse branch
of the N.AAC.P. will hold a mass
meeting Sunday, July 80, at 3:30
pm. in the Union Baptist church,
River Rouge. The newly organized
branch will be presented with its
charter by Noah w. Griffin, as
sistant field secretary Of the MA.
C.P, who recently covered the
Southwest in the associations Ave
hundred thousand member drive.
He led the equal salaries fight for
teachers in the South. after having
been fired from a teaching position
himself because Of his agitation.
He. is considered as being \ very
able speaker.
Another feature OF the meeting
will be the report of the three
delegates returning from the ma
tional wartime conference OF the
association just held in Chicago.
The three are William II. Boone.
vice president; Attorney bred Scott
NeuSom. and Thaddeus S. Jones.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
DetrOiters Attend
Jones Last Rites

CHICAGO.-Funeral services for
McKissack Jones. 39-year-old veal
thy business man. were held Tues
Gay morning from Monumental Bap-
fist church. Jones was killed last
Friday morning in an automobile
crash at 4lst street and Drcxel
boulevard, The Rev. J. l.. Horace.
pastor. delivered the eulogy Burial
was at Mt Rose cemetery.
McKisSack. youngest OF the Jones
brothers, owners OF the Jones
Brothers Ben Franklin store. a
chain OF hotels. and a dairy. was
killed instantly in the crash. Harry
Smith. advertising solicitor. was
driver OF the car.
Among the Detroiters who at
tended the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl QUEENS. Mr.. and Mrs
James Benson. Mr.. and Mrs Earl
Hutchins. Andrew II Sneed. Wilson
(Stutz) Anderson. Everett |. Wat
son. Sunnie Wilson, Freddie Guin-
yard. Jewel Bostic and Joe (Ziggie)
Johnson
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
adace b eat Stllns
Negro Dems; To Back Ed

races in a fighting speech before
the convention.
The election Of Senator Harry
Truman was characterized as a
Missouri Compromise" engineered
by the reactionary wing of the
party which believed that Mr.. Wal
lace was too democratic to suit the
purpose OF the Democratic party
in this election. The smooth brush
off given the Negro delegation from
South Carolina, the unsatisfactory"
Negro plank in the party platform
and the rejection of Vice President
Wallace have been interpreted as a
shift on the part OF the Democrats
from the liberal position which
won it the support of the vast ma
jority of Negro voters in the last
three elections
Despite the bitterness engendered
by the actions of the delegates,
none of the Negro Democratic lead
ers threatened to bolt the party nor
have they lost confidence in the
liberalism of President Roosevelt
Most OF the ire was directed at the
bosses. Flynn, Kelly. Hague and
Hannegan and the Southern lead
ers who joined with the bosses to
rout the Wallace forces.
The speeches of Senator Claude
Pepper OF Florida and Governor
Arnall of Georgia which gave full
support TO Vice President Wallace
indicated that although the ma
jority of Southerners were against
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Jury Given Case
Of Racial Bias

A Jury OF nine women and three
men are hearing the trial of Alex
Regep, Al. 30l0 w. wsrren avenue.
charged with violation % the Digs
Civil Rights law In his refusal 70
serve ls-yesr-old Gwendolyn Colo
man, goal Thirtieth street. last June
n and o., In the RESTAURANT % ".
wsrFen The trial n presided over
by Recorders Judge John v. Brsn-
nan. II
The witnesses are jeff riourrey.
II, OF s07a Tilimsn. Edward bsb-
cock. 20. Us Navy. end Ellis G.
Parks. Il. Of AHA hudsoa stseeA
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
N. NARl6NC66
ACE COMPOSER,
rs, DIES IN N.Y..

Will Marion Cook. famed Negro
composer, died in New York City's
Harlem hospital July 10 after a
months illness. He was IS years Of
age. A long and colorful career be-
gan when he was sent TO the Ober-
lin (Ohio) Conservatory Of Music
at the age of Is. and there won a
scholarship TO study the violin in
Berlin under thc great Josef Joa-
chin. After nine-year stay in Ber-
lin, Cook returned 10 America and
studied for a short while with Anton
Dvorak. author of the famous New
World Sym phony.
In 1898. Mr.. Cook wrote the music
for Paul Laurence Dunbar's "Clor-
iindy. the Origin OF the Cakewalk,"
which appeared on Broadway with
40-member Negro cast headed by
Ernest Hogan He continued to grow
as a musical figure when he became
the composer for Bert Williams and
George Walker. famous Negro
vaudeville team. His music for In
Dahomey" was perhaps the greatest
hit Of that combination. His compo-
sitions included Mandy LOU" Hap
py jim" Red. Red Rose Swing
Along" "Wid the Moon. Moon.
Moon" Down Lovers Lane" and
Negro opera called st Louis
CONAN"
His widow, Abbie Mitchell Cook.
is we'll known in her own right as
a Negro actress, and played in many
OF his early shows. He also leaves
a son. Will Mercer Cook OF Port au
Prince, Haiti. and a daughter, Mrs.
Louis Douglas OF London.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29

News of the defeat OF Henry A.
Wallace in his courageous bid for
denomination at the Democratic
National Convention in Chicago
stunned rank and file Democrats In
the Negro communities Of the North
last week.
Smouldering protest over the
splinter" in the Democratic Plat
form concerning Negro welfare
broke out in the open following the
announcement that the party
bosses and Southern bigots had
ganged up on Vice President Wal
lace and sold him down the river.
Although they expressed conf
dence in a Democratio& victory IN
1914. Negro leaders in the Demo-
cratic party could not conceal their
resentment over the revolt against
Mr.. Wallace who had de6ed South
erd bigotry by declaring that the
poll tax must 60 and asserting
that there must be mo inferior
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29

CHIcAGO-A permanent organ
izstion Of Negro Democrats was
formed here last week with Emmett
s. Cunningham. Detroit. as national
chairman
The action developed out OF the
opinions expressed by such stslwari
Democrats as Congressman william
L. Dawson, Chicago; DR.. William n.
Thompkins.recor OF deeds who
was unable TO be present because
OF illness: Commissioner Edward
tMike) Sneed. Chicago. and many
other Democratic leaders
The meeting opened Tuesday
night with Cunningham as temp
orsTy chairman. he had sent out
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29

the call for the Washington confer
ence held last February. The idea
OF establishing a permanent organ
izatiou had been expressed by many
Democrats since the Washington
conference.
The motion for permanent or
ganization was made by Sneed and
seconded by Andrew Curd. Ken
lucky. The motion was unanimously
carried by the body A committee
on permanent organization was
appointed by the chairman. and sub
mitted the following report which
was unanimously adopted
Cunningham was elected national
chairman by exclamation. The other
oh,cers elected are: Silss r. Taylor.
Boston. executive vice pfesident.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Seven Union Heads
Face Court Charge

The case of seven union officers
OF Local 400. UAW-CIO, charged
with assault and battery on an Of
ficer OF Chrysler Corp. Highland
Park plant. went 10 the jury this
week. Among the seven union of
ficers is Frank Holley. So Hague.
who. with six colleagues was dis
missed from the employ Of Chrysler
after the defendants allegediy man-
handled Jesse Johnson. assistant SUI
perintendent OF the general ma
chine shop when they attempted 10
eject him from the shop.
The plea OF the defense II that
the defendants were attempting to
save Johnson from wois ers who
accused him OF putting the finger
on some OF the production en-
ployees.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Supreme Court
Hears Heath Inc.

The Supreme Court last week re-
versed Circuit Judge Alton II. Noe,
who disclosed that he now awaits
an order from that legal body be-
fore deciding whether to accept a
new mandamus petition from Bios
som Heath. Inc.
The club is seeking to force the
St Clair Shores Village commission
10 issue them club permit. II was
disclosed that the new petition will
be presented 10 the jurist Tuesday.
The Supreme Court ruled that
Noe had choice OF Cd Reconsider
ing the petition before July 81, or
t2) Showing cause why the Supreme
Court should no. issue writ OF
msndsmus compelling him to do so.
The order required that the st
Clair Shores commission be notified
IL the case is reconsidered.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Truman Pledges !
Square Deal To
Race Democrats
Nv HAIRY MeALPlN

CHICAGO-"Of course. Negroes
will lose nothing by my nomination
rs Vice President" Sen. Harry ,.
Truman. Vice Presidential nominee
of the Democratic convention IN
Chicago. told this correspondent IN
his private suite at the Stevens no.
tel on the morning following his
nomination.
A similar opinion was voiced by
Congressman William l.. Dawson,
only Negro member OF Congress.
who will probably head up the
Democratic campaign among Ne
groes.
Dawson said: The nomination OF
Sen Harry s. Truman for Vice
President as result OF the free and
omen convention held here assures
victory for the Democratic ticket IN
the fall.
Truman Will work in close har-
mony with President Roosevelt. Will
do everything in his power 10 aid
and assist him IN carrying out those
liberal ideas and principles which
made him President OF the United
States for three terms, and which
assures his election for the fourth.
Truman Is known liberal; a
man of strength and ability. As
presiding officer OF the senate. he
can be depended upon for team
work with the President TO obtain
that legislation which will promote
the welfare OF all the people at
home. victory in the war abroad,
and victory fogs all freedom loving
people at the peace table after the
war"
Elmer Mosee. deputy circuit court
clerk in ST Louis. who is active in
political affairs OF Missouri. an as
siStant sergeant-at-arms at the con-
ven,iou. and well-acquainted with
Truman. fully endorsed Dawson's
statement He declared Truman IS
rG.. rRVrMAN PAGE
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Inquest Starts
In Shooting OF
| 15-Year-Old Boy

Testifying that when she asked
police why her son had been shot.
Mrs. Daisy Kelly. mother Of La
verne Blackmsn, l5-year-old youth
who was shot and killed by police
last June Z. said that she met with
complete silence. Mrs. Kelly was
testifying at the inquest into the
Shooting now being heard in the
Coroners Court with DR.. Edmond j.
Knoblock presiding.
Thomas Kelly. stepfaiher o. the
boy: Leo English. playmate and last
companion seen with Blackman,
and Mrs. Lille Johnson TO whose
home Blackmsn is reported TO have
gone. also testified Patrolmsn
Car Higginson. who fired the fatal
shot. was in court but had not been
called TO the witness stand.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
EXTRA
Allow Negroes To
Vote In Arkansas

Negroes were permitted 20 vote
in the Arkansas Democratic Pri-
mary here Tuesday when they could
prove they had paid their poll taxes
and il was believed that some 10000
had taken part in the election that
saw the defeat OF Senator Hattie
Caraway. only woman member OF
the nations upper house.
A few Negroes appeared al the
polls in South Carolina and at
tempted TO cast their ballots, but
were told by primary officials that
only whites could vote. The Ne
groes left quietly and spokesman
for Negro organizations said that
the token" attempts were made
merely 10 provide material for a
Supreme Court test Of the ban.
Cotton" Ed Smith. outSpoken
enemy OF Negroes. was defeated in
the senatorial election.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Emmett S. Cunningham Elected
Chairman OF National Dem Group

Daniel NJ. Ambrose. Charleston. W
Va. executive secretary; Mrs. Fran
ces Smith. Illinois, assistant exec
utve secretary; DR.. II T. William
sion. Idsbelle. Okla, treasurer: J.
e williams. New York. vice presi-
dent eastern district; Samuel Nc
Csllister, Cleveland, vice president.
central district: . L. Lawson. Den
yer. vice president, mountain dis
trieG Assemblyman Augustus =.
Hawkins. Los Angeles. vice pSesi-
dent, western district
Mrs. T w GrisSom. Bristow.
Okla, was elected national chair
woman. Atty Joseph A Craigen.
Detroit, was elected member OF
the committee on constitution and
J bylaws.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
XXX, Bund Linked
At SeditiOn Trial

Oral testimony. written documents
and pictures purporting TO show a
close relationship between the Ku
Klux Khan and the German meri-
can Bund were submitted 10 the
jury in the mass sedition trial in
Washington last week. VILLA
Luedtke, former national secretary
OF the Bund. testified that Khan
group had met in joint meeting
with a Bund group. He declared that
he could recognize two Khan lead
ers in photographs OF the joint
meeting. which were also submitted
as evidence by the prosecution.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Trick BOunceS Back

Jeter Neal. IS. 65l Division street,
pleaded guilty to larceny by trick
before Judge Christopher E. Stein
Tuesday and was ordered 10 pay a
500 fine or serve 90 days in the
Detroit House OF Correction. Neal
paid the fine. Police accused him
Of taking $50 from Lewis Lawson.
GAS Livingstone street in card
game June 81.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Art Patrons Hold
Membership Drive

The Patrons OF the Arts met in the
first meeting of their membership
drive on July 20. Many old members
Of the thriving cultural group
brought in the names OF new men,
bers TO the meeting. The goal for the
group this year has been set for
1000 members and the response TO
date has been encouraging accord
ing to Mrs. Eugie West. chairman OF
the Membership COMMITTEES.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
TRIAL NEARS
End; OTHERS
AWAIT STAND
NJ any Witnesses Heard
At 7-Week Graft
Hearing

The guilt Sen. Charles {. Digs
OF Detroit, only Negro ir the Legis-
iature. now serving his fourth term
vas disputed last week Ehen two
witnesses testified at the Taft trial
that Diggs had no listed phone in
Lansing and that there was no phone
in = home where he rooned during
the sessions cSaex7 and 1899.
These witnsele 6ispuesd lAefae
- - - d IT, =.
a.
EsNRS6Dsselt had teiephoned Digs
an Lansing in 1889 AT his residence.
=, .sR Dispute Testimony
One Of the witnesses disputing
Heman,s testimony was a telephone
company Official: the other was Mrs.
Cleo s. Taylor. Lansing, who said
that Disgs roomed at her home and
that she had no telephone.
Diggs was one OF p defendants on
trial for alleged legislative bride
conspiracy He did not take the
stand on his own behalf.
The trial is nearing completion,
after seven weeks. indications are
that il Will be two more weeks be-
fore the case goes TO the jury, as
cross examination by Kim Sigler.
special prosecutor. may be quite
lengthy. Then Circuit Judge John
Simpson Of Jackson will deliver his
charge 10 the jury.
Five finance company officers are
expected 10 testify they did not pro-
vide Hemans with money TO pay of
the present or former legislators for
their favorable votes on two finance
bill in the 1899 legislative session.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
so.pAY WHIPPING

Dave Mitchell. 80, 1851 franklin
street, was found guilty OF assault
and battery on the testimony OF a
juvenile girl that he had whipped
her with rubber hose last March
ls. at his home. and sentenced by
Recorders Judge Joseph A. ellis
Tuesday 10 serve 90 DAYS In the De-
troit House Of Correction.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
Major Roberts, Head OF
99th, To Arrive Friday

gro group OF American flyers who
distinguished themselves in the
North African and Sicilian cam
psigns and over the Anzio beach,
head in Italy. The first Negro
group of flyers TO be activated in
American history. the officers and
aetbA n1ys ses pletsd
|3xx sIl ~ s51sss $ e I
xH6s3ck X6txe "a slNft,sf : men3
her Of the sQuadren and Its COM
Ea,ahding officer during the past
year. has been brought home by
the War Department for a much
needed rest and tour of war
plants II is expected that he will
return to the front shortly follow
ing his Detroit visit
This visit by Major Roberts
should do much 10 aid the morale
Of our members in the Detroii
area" Thomas and Grant stated
1t will also contribute 10 increas-
cd plane production in our plants
and make bur workers even more
conscious Of the vital role our coll
ored citizens are playing in this
war"
Major Roberts will arrive in De-
troit on Friday morning. July %.
and will be the guest OF honor at
a luncheon 10 be given by the Off,
GERS and members OF Local 600
Friday afternoon he will begin a
tour OF the war plants and locals
in this area and Saturday evening
the International Union will ten
der a banquet in honor OF the 99th
Squadron and its commander al
the Statler Hotel
On Sunday afternoon. at the an
nual field day celebration of Local
600 al Belle Isle, Major Roberts
will shar, the platform with ClO
President Phillip Murray. and
President Thomas and Secretary
Treasurer George Adde's OF the
JAW.
Major Roberts will be honored
at a luncheon Of civic and commu-
nifty inter-racial leaders al the
YwCA Monday. July 81 The
NAACP has invited Detroits out
standing civic leaders 10 hear Ma
jor Roberts tell what Negro flyers
are doin- for democracy in other
parts of the world.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
ELECTED TO OFFICE

John c. Dancy. executive secre-
tary Of the Detroit Urban League,
was elected TO the board OF direc-
tors OF the Detroit War Chest this
week. He Is the first Negro 10 hold
this position. His name was placed
in nomination by Ben Young OF the
First National Bank.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29

r. Thomas. international pres
iden, OF UAW-CIO and w. G..
Grant. president Of Ford Local 800.
announced today that their organ
izstions were jointly inviting Ma
jor George Spencer Roberts. COM
,ssand.ns - IT I
- ! J. !. " =. =!
Tns sStAssaiss ssis iii :
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-29
2 SEAM EN- Are
P POINTED OUT
BY COMMANDER
Three Explosion Victims
From Detroit Are
Identified

Declaring that it was difficult to
single out individuals who particle
pated in rescue and preventive op-
erations at Port Chicago, Calf,
during the disastrous explosion and
fire last week. Captain Merrill T.
Kline, commanding officer. Mare
Island Navy Yard, Calf, pointed
out four Negro enlisted men who
however did move boldly into q
danger area around boxcars loaded
with ammunition and quen flames"
Among the four enlisted men
named were Richard L. Metere, sea-
man frst class and f. s. Allen, sea-
man first class, Detroit The other
two men were: William X Ander.
son, seaman hrst class q Chicago
John Andrew HAski<G nAorNacixt',
. ns,a J. q IL ! =. le5lan