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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
By SANDOR s. KLEIN

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 washington. Feb. 20.-(UP)- The absence Of battleship dry docking and other first class naval main tenance facilities at !Truk, noted in the recent American raid there, sug- gested today that Japan may have hoodwinked the world into believing that Truk was it's Pearl Harbor'
 Naval experts now believe that Japal's major outlying naval strong- |hold Is elsewhere, probably in the B0nins. one Of the strings of islands close to the homeland.
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At Thot, The
 Lad Was Riqht

Los Angeles, Feb. 29-(UP) Mechanic Edward Sheridan, 28, who missed the draft for three years because his ques- tiOnnaire listing Mary Ann Sheridan as a dependent didn't say she was 8 horse, went off to boot camp today to learn how to be a sailor.
 Inducted into the Navy, Sher- idan received a One-day sus- pended sentence yesterday on an evasion charge. Federal Judge J. F. T. O'Connor said he thought Sheridan would be busy enough in the Navy.
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QuodrupIets Born EnqIish Women

Heanor, England, Feb. 29-( (UP) -Quadruplets-two boys and two girls-were born to Mrs. Nora Car penter, 23-year-old wife of a soldier, last night and today were reported doing we'll"
 The babies were born in the Car penters' home and then taken to a nursing home. One weighed three pounds, two weighed three and a half pounds each and the fourth weighed three and three-quarters pounds.
 "They are lovely little things and we are having no difiiculty in feed- ing then," the matron of the nurs- ing home said.
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TRANSATLANTIC RECORD

Montreal. Feb. 29-(UP)-A new record for nonstop transatlantic flight by 6 transport plane was made recently by Trans Canada Airlines plane which made the flight in 13 hours and 16 minutes; it was announced today.
 The previous record of IS hours and 30 minutes was made by Q Brit ish Overseas Airway plane in l941.
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 Failure of the Japanese to develop Truk puzzled naval experts here. They consider it ideal for a first rate naval base with extensive deep water. protected anchorages, and large land masses that would per- init the installation of all needed shore facilities.
 The secrecy with which Japan covered its operations at Truk dur ing peacetiine led to the belief that the Japanese had an elaborate naval establishment there. But the Japanese were eten more secretive about the Bonins Only ore for
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Gradual Change h RAE
 Bombing Tactics Predicted

It is clear that 10 men can pass through g narrow doorway in single file faster, and with less trouble, than if they try 1t abreast, the Ob- server said. adding that as far as he was concerned the same prin- ciple applied to aircraft.
 ''That is the main reason why you will see more twin attacks" he re- ported. ';Such tactics cut down tre- nnendously the chances of coilislon over the target. yet ct the same time permit effective concentrated hombing.,'
 Supporting his theory, an aif ministry announcement yesterday
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War Parents
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vice president; Mrs. Blanche
Lambert, End vice president;
Daniel Janey, secretary; Mrs
Albertina Byers. treasurer; Mrs
Malnea CaSs Mrs Edna Fletcher
Mrs. H. Dawson, Joseph Mitchell,
Reginald Wilson, Lewis Wood,
members of executive commit
tee; Mrs. Mabel Raynor, chap
lain; Mrs. Edward Fletcher, Sgt,
at Arms.
The officers will be installed
with patriotic ceremony on
Tuesday, March % at the Shaw
House. Attending the installa-
ton will be delegations from the
rs other chapters of War Pa
rents, from Hyde Park, Jamaica
Plain, Roxbury and other places
where Chapters are formed.
War Parents aims and obiec-
tives bear directly on the prob
lens of the war and the post
war period as they affect the
absent sons and daughters of
members as well as "a Just and
lasting peace" and equality for
all citizens.
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BUILDING AN ARMY

Secretary Stson is now reported denying that the
War Department dscrminates against colored troops by
converting combat units to labor service. The number of
combat clear indication of policy the Secretary
is quoted in statement which virtually repudiaes his
remarks sent in letter to Representative Fish of New
York and resented by the Congressman slur the
capabilities of colored soldiers In his letter to Represen
tatve Fish the War Secretary wrote that because of Glow
educational standards colored troops have been unable
to master efficiently the techniques of modern weapons
But whatever explanation Secretary Stmson may offer
his disparagng statement concerning coored soldiers
reprehensble No doubt it has caused good many per-
to wonder what kind of army we have built if
charges of ncompetency usaby be brought against
any unit after two years of war; especially against the
coored contingent who have given splendid account of
themselves in every in which the country has engaged
1t will tend to add validity to the complaints from service
that their training has been inadequate neglected
and "blufed in officers reports Perhaps the question
not big enough to Congress explode and we are
at decidedly crucial period of the In the invasion
of Western Europe, generally understood raw Aner
troops will comprise the bulk of the invading forces
necessarily high casualty rates. bringing home to us the
humiliating truth that numbering own boys by
sending them itraned against seasoned and still pow
eru foe, trained with characteristic German thorough
ness If decision now favors precautionary measures Con-
gresham Fshs probe of Army conditions should not stop
until has pred into every fort and camp where soldiers
are stationed. The survey should move quietly If any
weakness is uncovered it is not too late for remedy
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Rev. R. {. Brooks
Memorial Service

The 1st Memorial Service,
held March 5, 1914, in honor Of
the deceased Rev. R. E. Brooks,
pastor of the Church of Christ,
1893 fremont ST., Boston, was
one to be remembered by all
those who attended as a most
impressive memorial to one
whose life was dedicated to the
uplifting of his fellow man. A
program rendered by many tall
ented individuals coupled with
numerous glowing testimonials
of this beloved mans deeds in
Spired his followers anew. A
vivid and profound sermon was
delivered by the Rev. E. Paine,
text, eff a man dies shall he
live again?"
At the instigation Of Miss
Prosper, a purse was made up
among the many friends of the
family and was added to the
special collection raised to begin
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young writer from contributing
articles to the colored press. A
born writer he came up under
the guiding hand of the late
Editor William Monroe Trot-
ter. His annual camp awards
cite the colored press as he
awards trophies to winners of
the in-canlp contests, each cup
bearing the name Of Maude
Trotter Steward, New Eng
lands leading woman editor
a beautiful tribute to the press
while she lives to enjoy it.
Have we forgotten Lou Ran
som that quick?
A READER.
Editors note: Last weeks
article on the colored press
could also have named Moe
Robinson, Janice Dingwall
("Sugar and Spleen, Walter
Lee, Alvin Baker, Sturgis Rob-
inson, to cite a few, all OF
whom did creditable work as
| writer's for THE GUARDIAN.
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Stanley Barrett

Stanley Arthur Barrett of 2
Humboldt Terrace, Roxbury,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. william
Arthur Barrett, departed this
life Feb 10, 1914. Funeral serv-
ices were held at the E. L.
Morrison Funeral Chapel with
Rev. S. L. Laviscount off1ciat-
ing. Interment was in Mt. Hope
Cemetery.
Born in Jamaica, B.WI.,
Sept. 3, 1897, Stanley Arthur
Barrett entered this country in
1928. He soon established him
self in the automobile repair
service where for years his eff
ficiency was well known
throughout the city. The past
year and half he was in the
employ of the. Standard Auto
Gear Co. of Boston as ma
chinist. Stanley was well liked
by all who knew him and was
a devoted husband and father.
He leaves to mourn their loss a
loving wife, father, four sis
tiers, two sons, numerous rela-
tiveS and a host of friends.
Sleep on, dear one,
And take thy rest.
We loved thee well,
But God loved thee best.
Sincere thanks is extended
to relatives and friends for
their kind expressions of SYM
pathy to us in our bereaye-
ment.
MRS. SYBIL H. BARRETT,
wife.
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RACIAL SUPERIORITY" DODGE

Ever since Hitler hurled to the world his claims of
"Aryan" superiority the whole question of trace" has
been subjected to intensive inquiry Science quickly an
initiated the longasserted notion that any race is by
nature doomed to nfeory and showed concusivey that
the race superiority doctrine has no other basis than
the pride of birth and of the achievements by the
to which the race superiority claimants belong In con-
hrming tn eteachngs of philosophers like Conucus and
the tenets of the Bible which declare the equality of all
mankind scientists have brought their conclusions to
point which allows no rational alternative to accepting the
Declaration OF Independence "a men created equa
or the fundamentals of the Christian faith
Despite the truth brought forth by impartial science
we cannot expect that racial bigory will be readily dis
carded especially where its use has been gainfu In orr
Southern states with large colored populations for in
stance has been the magic carpet by which year after
year representatives and senators from that section have
Deen waited in easy victory to political power They are
IN no mood to Junk" device that serves them so we'll
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demeanor, call it what you will.
We do hope that the day
shall come when this nation
shall appreciate her obligation
to these patriots and that she
shall raise a shaft to the mem
DRY of her progenitors, and
that on it may be carved out
the same inscription, but with
the plural number such as is
on the monument in front Of
the State House: "Omnia Pro
Patria Relinquent." (They gave
all for their country.
Benediction by Rev. Burton
closed the observance. The city
auto conveyed Pres. Pasco and
other League officials from spot
to spot. There was a good repre-
sentation of League members
and others present and the day
was the least inclement in many
years.
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were: Joseph S. Blackburn, WAL
ter T. GLADDEN. and Olive M.
Jefferson. The sacrament was
administered by the Rev. H. o.
BowleS, personal friend of the
family, who also married Private
and Mrs. Jefferson in Aug, 1914.
After the ceremony a social hour
was held in honor of Master
Lewis. Much to the regret Of all
present, Private Jefferson was
unable to be on hand for the
occasion. ..-...
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George D. Gibson was born
March IS, 1886, in Wilmington,
Delaware, and was raised in
Williamsburg, Virginia. He came
to Boston in 1903 and in 1915
married Mary Moses, He resided
at 10 Ball ST., Boston, He de-
parted this life February 3, 1914,
Funeral services were held at the
J. B. Johnson Funeral Home,
Rev. william H. Hester, pastor
of the Twelfth Baptist Church
officiating. gaa8
He leaves to mourn a widow.
Mrs. Mary Gibson; nieces and
nephews and a host of friends.
Sleep on dear one
And take thy rest
We loved thee,
But God Loved thee best.
MRS. Mary Gibson, wife.
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CRISPUS ATTACKS
BY ST. CLAIR KIRToN

The spark that set the glow of freedoms light
Ablazing Ger the ramparts of this and
That spark which steels the will of oppressed
Coursed through the veins of Attacks and his band.
No battle armor shielded their mortal being,
No plumes implied the order of their rank;
Yet fearlessy they met the foemans charge
Until beneath his crushing blow they sank.
Thus, on that day brave Attacks blood was shed,
The first to pay the supreme sacrifice
For that which, planted New England Shores
Is destined to create state of bliss -y.
All Ger this land for men of every race.
A heritage for which our fathers fought;
A precept free from all hates vicious fears
The Liberty for which they yearned and sought.
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BY RUTH TAYLOR

In its encouragement Of the
search for truth lies the value
Of freedom Of speech and ex-
preston. The Founding Faith
ers knew that If they ensured
free Speech-the birthright of
all Anglo Saxon nations-they
could ensure truth seeking. The
danger we have to guard
against, however, is when
freedom Of speech becomes un-
bridled speech, when it extends
beyond the bounds of good
taste and justice.
Democracy is safe only so
long as we continue to seek
the truth. The basic falsity of
the Nazis' theology is that
they try to square the facts to
their own theories or desires.
1hey do not seek the truth be-
cause it may contradict what
they wish to believe. They are
not willing to accept truth be-
cause of its verify alone.
The danger is not from loud
people, but from over-clever
people. The minute you can
bring a problem out into the
open, the moment you can
freely discuss any subject, the
danger of that subject turning
into serious problem is les
sened, Men hate each other
because they do not under
stand each other. The more
men know about their neigh
bors, either in shop or store, in
street or in state-the less will
they hate each other-2nd the
better will they work together.
Bring out the facts. Seek the
truth-and the truth will set
you freel
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ices of a BoStonian who dared
to oppose the intolerable con-
ditionS heaped upon colored
men and women in the coun-
try's war effort.
Marvel Cooke, for many
years a pivot-point Of the edi-
torial staff of the Amsterdam
News and for the past two
years assistant managing edi-
tor of the militant PEOPLES
Voice" will be the main
speaker at a mass meeting
staged by the N. E. Congress
for Equal Opportunities and
the Greater Boston Committee
for the Defense of Chaplain
Fuller.
The meeting is the opening
gun in a movement to force
the War Department to re-
store to active status the for
mer Boston minister Luther
Marion Fuller, chaplain, whose
protests against the treatment
Of colored men in the Pacific
land the points of debarkation
for the Pacific) brought an at
tempt to lynch him and later
sensational hearing before a
Redistribution board of the
Army. When no illegal act
could be proved against the
BoStonian, he was termed "un-
fit to fill his place with the
other officers"
The meeting will be held at
8 p m and the public is invited.
Admission is free.
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BAPTISM

In the presence of relatives
and friends, Lewis Joseph JEFF
ferson, infant son of Pfc. and
Mrs. Lewis H. Jefferson, was
baptized at four o'clock, last
Sunday afternoon, March S, at
the home of his parents, 9 Mum
roe ST., Roxbury. The sponsors
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-11
LETTERS TO
THE GUARDIAN
Praise for Lou Ronsom

Praise for Lou Ransom
To the Editor
Of The Guardian:
We sincerely appreciate the
article in last weeks GUARD
IAN entitled 1.-The Colored
Press Rolls On" but in all
fairness the militant writer
should have included a COL
umnist who in the past u
years had quite a following and
was the first colored writer TO
secure an official Boston Police
Department press card which
prior to that had been held by
only editors Of our local papers.
Only the war and his own
military activities stopped this
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a fund for monument to the
late Rev. Brooks.
The altar was banked in a
profuSion of gorgeous flowers
preSentd by r. E. Brooks Srd,
Miss Francs Prosper, and Ms.
L. Spencer.
The family and church wish to
extend their appreciation to all
who participated in making this
service a memorable occasion.
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IN MEMORLAM

In loving remembrance of a
devoted mother,
RACHEL A. WILLIAMS
who passed away March 10,
1884.
Faithful till death,
God hath crowned her with
life,
Purified, glorifed, fit for the
sky,
All that we loved in her can
never die"
MRS. R. Eta DORSEY,
Daughter.
j. A. DORSEY, son-in-law.
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principal speaker. Here Mr.. Kir-
ton, himself, read his poem or
Attacks. President Pasco placed
the city'S second wreath in
front of the tablet marking the
one grave containing the re-
mains of the five victoms of the
Boston Massacre: Crispus At
tucks, Patrick Carr, Samuel
Gray, James Caldwell and Sam
uel Maverick. Mrs. Steward pre-
sided here, making the opening
remarks to the assembled crowd,
The final program took place
at the Monument on Boston
Common where again the CITY
brought its floral tribute and
where President of the Council
Mr. kerrigan, made a ringing
speech denouncing the i'll treat
ment Of colored soldiers and the
discrimination suffered by COL
oreo citizens. President L. E.
FaSco presided and DR.. r. A,
summons, vice president, placed
the wreath at the foot of the
monument and also made a fine
ADDRESS. Rev. Henri Burton's
eloquent address was as follows.
REV. BURTON'S REMARKS
As Abraham Lincoln once
said about another spot: Moth
ing that we can do or say here
To-Day can hallow this grave.
IN which were laid the bodies
OF Cr1SpuS Attacks, Patrick
Carr, Samuel Gray, Samuel
Maverick, and James Caldwell,
Inc pulverized bones of these
men have already sanctifed it
lar more than the greatest ef-
fort that we can put forth.
We have met to commemor-
ate these pioneers of American
democracy. Pioneers, because
they were the first whose blood
was shed to establish our AM
erlcan Democracy and their
blood was none the less pure
than any other patriots, any
adverse and prejudiced opinion
Notwithstanding. thanks to cur
plaSma research.
There are those who would
try to belittle the contribution
that these men have made. I
once heard a public speaker
say that they rushed from a
saloon to be killed. We don't
care whence they came, and
who they were: African, Irish,
or Yankee; Jew, Mohammedan,
or gentle; they gave their lives
for American independence
and we honor them for it.
I think a part of the British
Tommy Atkins song better IL
luStrat9s my idea:
We do not matter who he was
before,
And what his parents fancled
for his name,
Once he has pocketed shill-
ing,
And his uniform is fitted, we
call him Tommy Atkins Just
the same"
On March 5, ITO, these men
gave their lives to establish
this Democracy, and their de-
ScendantS are now shedding
their blood, in every corner OF
the globe, both to preserve
and to purify that Democracy
First, to preserve it, that ii
may not perish from the earth
Secondly, to purify it, that ev-
cry citizen should enjoy it;
blessings equally.
The American soldier is nov
bleeding in foreign lands thai
we at home may live in peace
and brotherly love. AS Oracle
Fields would sing: One for all
and all for one.
Anyone that would now do Of
foster, anything that would
undermine that Democracy, il
guilty of TREASON. In lik'
manner, that Democrat,
should never fail anyone Of it
citizens, otherwise, she, To-
shall also be guilty of mis-
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IN MEMORLAM
In loving memory of
PERCIXAL B. Smith

PEKCIVAL B. SMITH
who passed away November
9th, 1913.
eve give him back to Thee,
dear Lord,
Who gavest him to us.
Yet as Thou dost not lose him
in giving
So we have not lost him by his
return"
ROSALIE L. SMITH, wife
Maude Smith, sister
RUSSELL w. SMITH, brother
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The Poets Corner
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Observation-Disclosures

The following poetic tribute at the
Sunday concentrating The
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL BANK OF
WASHINGToN-SHAR

Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to
eau Of its directors q special meeting Of
Bank Of washington will be held at its
banking house at No 3I6 Pennsylvania
Avenue Sc. in the City Of washington.
8, 1914. at 1900 o'clock, Noon. for the
purpose Of considering and determining, by
vote whether an agreement to consolidate
the said bank and the East Washington
SAVINGS Bank of washington, located in
the City of Washington,. District OF Co.
lumbia. under the provisions of the laws
confirmed, and for the purpose of voting
upon any other matters incidental to the
A COPY Of the aforesaid agreement executed
by a majority OF the Directors and Trustees
Of each Of the two banks, providing for
and may be INSPECTED during business
hours. GEORGE A. DIDDEN. Jr..