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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12
Funeral Rites n
Held ForLate
Mrs. X. Carter

Funeral services were held Tues
cay for Mrs. Rose Taylor Corter,
mother OF Lawrence Carter OF 1880
St. Aubin. and widow of the late
Davis Carter. Mrs. Carter was born
in Columbia, Mo. in 1884. moving
TO Iowa while quite young where
she lived until IA years ago when
she moved to Detroit.
Surviving her besides her son. are
two grandchildren, Rose Harriet
and James David. and other rela-
tives and friends. Services were
conducted by the Rev. H. II. Cole
man at the Mason Funeral Home.
,lnterment in Memorial Park.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12
See Politics In The
Handling Of Strike

violation az the Smith-Connally
snti.s,rlke law. There can be dire
political consequences, however, il
the department takes as long TO
make lhis investigation as it has
been doing IN the New Iberia, La,
case where peace officers assaulted
beat and ran number of promi-
nent Negro citizens out of the town
because Of their interest in the es-
adjustment Of welding school for
Negroes. several months ago.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12
WILL WAGE war
ON PREACHERS
Of RACE hate

NEW YORK (cFO The Rev
Adam Clayton Powell. pastor OF the
Aeyainian Baptist church. said
last week that II he 10 elected "a
Congress in November, he VIII in.
s,iiuie impeachment proceedings
against members az Congress who
may attempt 10 use their Congress
slonsl immunity 10 preach race
hatred in the House OF Representa-
tlVes.
Mr. Powell. who won both the
Republican and the Democratic
Congress District In Harlem on
Tuesday. Is apparently assured OF
election as New York's first Negro
Representative.
Issues Warning
He .s>sed his warning on race
hatred 90 . novel press interview.
He spoke by telephone from his
summer hono IN Oak Bluffs Mass,
and the reporters sat in his church
office a. lS2 West 18Th street while
questions were read and answers
taken by press secretary.
The first time this happens" Mr..
Powell said. u Wil raise point Of
order. Will give the resctionary
member an old-isSh ioncd lecture on
real democracy II the practice con-
tinues. will introduce resolution
asking for his impeachment
Mi Powell called his nomination
by me voters OF both major parties
"a peoples victory" sttributing ii
IN large measure to the combined
efforts Of 'emanc ,psted Republi-
cans" church members Of all faiths
and leaders and workers in the
American Labor party. the Go and
the Transport Workers Union. He
said i, was further manifestation
of the Negyos independence IN poll
ties
Promised Cooperation
He promised mis- cooperation to
ell groups. including Communists,
that work for full equality and
full democracy for all people" For
party purposes. he said. he will
Identity himself with the Demo
cratic party.
Mr. Powell vaged his campaign
for Congress on a platform calling
for the abolition of restrictive cove
nants, the end OF segregation in all
branches OF the armed forces. aboli-
ton of the poll tax and the white
primary. a Federal law to end dis
elimination in interstate transport
tation and the continuance and ex-
pansion Of. working opportunities
for Negroes.
Tall. blue-eyed and blond, he has
come Q long way since 1880. when,
as a college graduate Fl years old.
jus; out Of Colgate. he blouomed as
q civic leader.
The Abyssinisn Baptist church.
with 4 membership Of 5000 and q
yearly budget of $4,000. was q
ready made springboard. His father.
the Rev A. Clayton Powen ST.. was
then pastor. and young Mr.. rowell's
first act n corporation manager, q
post 10 which he had lust been
appointed, was to organiss4hs mem.
bsrY Tor . protest march on City
Hall
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12
Convict Gambler,
Must Pay $1OO

William Miles of $3.50 Rivard
street was convicted Of engaging in
an illegal occupation on Monday by
a Recorders judge and fined 500
or to serve go days in Jail.
According to Patrolmen Dave
Cannedy and Robert Williams, %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Kelly Voices
Deep Regret

Gov. Kelly today expressed
deep regret" al the passing a.
Wendell L. Willkie, declaring h
had an opportunity of becominI
personally acquainted with hhI
and found him a great thinker
and a great man"
"He served with an interest
STEPPED In sincerity" the COVER
nor said.
"He was a man who placed
his country above any political
party. His death il a great blow
to America and the world. He
will be mOurned by many ma
tiOns."
FERGUSON'S COMMENT
Senator Ferguson said of Mr.
Willkie:
II feel a personal loss. He
was q man of high ideals and
fOrcefulness, and the country
needs such men. I feel that his
passing Is real loss to the
nation.
II feel especially that his
counse would have been bene-
fetal at the peace table. He
represented n view that must
be heard and considered when
VT make our peace"
Alfred B. Connable Jr. Of AM
Arbor. who conducted the Wiki,
campaign in Michigan in 1910
said:
wendell Willkle fought and
died for his country. He was
great soldier on the home front.
Basic principles that have built
Americ. such as tolerance and
protection OF minority groups
regardless Of race and color, he
cha mi Toned with all the
strength of his vigorous mind
and love OF humanity.
WORKED TO DEATH
His article In Golfers on
the Negro problem one week
before he died Is a vivid ex-
ample. He literally worked
himself to death.
Confined to the hospital this
last month, he still sent forth
from his sick bed ringing
challenge to both parties to
face the crucial ISSUES of 1914
fearIessly and realistically. Now
he has gone and II will take a
long measure Of time for the
country to fully comprehend
the extent of his loss.
THE world Of today and to-
morrow cannot help but reflect
the enduring stature of such a
man."
Arthur E. Summerfield, Reput
lican national Committeeman TO
Michigan said:
THE country has suffered a
very tragic loss In the death Of
Wendell Willkie. He was a
great statesman and a man who
contributed much to the cause
of good government"
MoURNED BY NEGROES g,
The Detroit branch of tn
National Association for n tn
Advancement of Colored Peopl
telegraphed Mrs. Willkie that tn
branch "joins with people all owe
the world who mourn the passin
of a great American statesman.
"Mr. Willkie was an out
spoken champion of the rights
Of minOrities," end IF the tele-
gram said. His stand for JUS
tlce and fair play for the Negro
in America We, him the sincere
respect of 13,0OO,0OO Negroes.
He was a great friend of the
Association for the Advance
menS Of ColOred People"
"On behalf of the $4,000
members Of the local branch of
NAACP who feel we have sus-
tanned an irreparable loss, we
extend to you and the family
our deepest sympathy
The telegram was signed by d.
James J. McClendon. presiden'
and Gloster B. Current, eXecutiv
secretary.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Prussia
Drive On

MOSCOW. Oct. 9 QNS)-Six
hundred thousand Russian troops
raced across Lithuania today in
an about drive to penetrate East
Prussia, as Soviet tank and Cos
sack columns bore down UNI
checked upon Budapest.
The Germans were reported
taking terrific punishment from
the Red hordes streaming through
Lithuania on a front of more
than IT'S miles.
The intensity OF Soviet aerial
and artillery bombardment pre-
ceding the break through, cor
respondent for PraVda said, was
so great that only two German
guns were left firing on a 10-mile
front when the first Russian in
fantry penetrated the enemy de-
tense lines.
The gigantic drive appeared
aimed at the East Prussian rail
center of TilSit.
Military observers with the Red
armies declared that the drive
would not stop until Koenigsberg
capital of East Prussia, had been
reached.
At last reports, the Reds were
within 20 miles of Budapest
within 20 miles of Mcneil anC
about so miles from Libau.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Chinese Stall
Drive on KweIin

CHUNGKING. Oct. 9 QNS)-
The Chinese high command re-
ported today that the japanese
drive to outflank Kwelin, for
merly an American air base in
Kwangsi Province. had been tenn
porarily halted while Chinese
forces scored minor successes
against the enemy's new offensive
in Fukien Province.
The Chinese communique added
that the japanese column driving
along the Hunan-Kwangsi railway
was being held by Chinese troops
u miles west of Hingan and %
miles north of Kweilin.
In Fukien Province, where Jap
anese units landed 10 days ago,
Chinese elements recaptured
Diongloh, Is miles southwest Of
Foochow, last Chinese-held. port
+ on the East Coast.
On the West River section be-
low Kweilin, japanese troops had
advanced TO within IL miles of
Pingnam, 70 miles from Liuchow.
but were suffering considerable
casualties.
No change was reported from
Foochow, where fighting Is still
going on in the northwestern
suburbs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Hint Allies
I'm COrinth

ROME. Oct, 9 (UP)-British
invasion forces and Greek Parti-
sans were reported hopping up
isolated German and Quisling
units in the PeloponnesuS today
and unconhrmed reports said the
Allies had reached Corinth. 43
miles west Of Athens, and found
the city abandoned by its Nazi
garrison
Headquarters withheld all in
formation on the progress Of the
ground forces and there was no
immediate comment on the re-
ported advance to Corinth. AL
lied troops were about A miles
west OF the ancient city Saturday.
moving down the south shore Of
the Gulf Of Corinth.
Another Allied spearhead cap
tured the seaport Of Navplion. p
miles south OF Corinth.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Willkie
Tributes

President Roosevelt led the ma
ton today IN mourning the death
OF Wendell L. Willkie. his l94C
presidential opponent
Describing the COP liberal
leader as a great citizen, the
President said:
aaThe nation will long remem-
her Wendell Willlxie as "A forth
right American. Earnest,
honest. whole-sOuled, he also
had tremendous courage. This
courage. which was his domin-
ating trait, prompted him more
than once 10 stand alone and
challenge the wisdom Of cOun-
sells taken by powerful inter-
ests within his own party. IN
this hour Of grave crisis. the
country loses great citizen
through his untimely death"
DEwEY'S PRAISE
In New York, Gov Dewey de.
clared that Willkie was "one Of
the great men of our times.
a forceful and courageous
man." Dewey added, che made a
notable contribution TO the
political and philosophical dis
cussions of these critical years.
His passing IL a loss not only
10 the Republican party, whose
presidential nominee he was I'm
1910. but to all of us Ameri-
cans of both parties who shared
his faith I'm representative gov
eminent and his earnest hopes
for world peace.
Mrs, Dewey and I extend
our deepest sympathies to his
family in their great personal
loss.
Former President Hoover com.
mented that the death Of the
1910 COP standard bearer hac
deprived the nation of a great
and deeply patriotic citizen"
SHOCK TO LEHMAN
Former Gov. Lehman of New
York said that he vas deeply
shocked at the news and that
Wilkes broad vision and con.
Structive leadership were great
force in sound government anc
International relations"
Others paying tribute TO Will
kie included James A. Farley
former Democratic national chair,
man; Senator Wagner Cd oi
New York. Thomas Curran. New
York secretary of state: Edwin
+. Jackie, COP state chairman
for New York: Arthur Fl
Schwartz. Republican state man
ager for New York, and Gov
Bricker, COP vice presidential
nominee.
In Washington Secretary oil
Slate Hull--deseFibed -Wiilkiel
passing as Shocking" and "un.
timely"
His able and fortnight pres
entation of his views on public
questions was a great stimulus
TO the forming Of public opin-
ion." Hull asserted,
His death brings a definite
loss 10 the nation"
Senator Connally tD) OF Texas
chairman of the Senate foreign
relations committee. described
Willkie as "a man with fascinat.
ing personality"
He was a man Of ability"
Connally said. "He had a color
full career. His death Is a loss
to the nation"
DIED IN SERVICE
Eric A. Johnston, president OF
the U. s. Chamber of Commerce
said that Willkie died in the
service of an America he lovec
with all his mind and heart"
John G. Winant, American am.
baSsador in London said:
when I thought of WilIkie I
often thought of the West and
the opening of oklahoma and
CimarrOn and all that. In his
own way, this man from Indiana
was n pioneer. He was a big
man who saw the big things.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Capture
.Nazi-He|d Port

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 9 (UP)-
= Helsinki communique today an
nounced the capture of Kemi, last
German-held post on the Gulf OF
Bothnia. by Finnish troops who
were pursuing NaziS northward
along the Kemi River,
East of Tornio. German resist
ance was broken and contact
made with troops advancing from
Kemi. the comrnunique said. A
German battalion encircled north
OF Tornio surrendered after a
bitter fight
Violent fighting was reported
continuing in the Tornio sector
opposite the Swedish town OF
Iiaparanda at the head of the
gulf.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Dewey Asks
Of Poles Fate
Demands Atmosphere
Of Secrecy Lifted

ALBANY, Oct. 9 dNS)-Gov
Dewey, entering the stretch drive
Of his campaign for the White
House switched his attack today
from the domestic 20 the inter
national field.
The Republican presidential
nominee demanded that discus
sions concerning the fate Of
Poland be lifted from their at
mosphere OF dim secrecy and
that increased aid be given China
forthwith.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09

GEN. MacARTHUR'S HQ.,
NEW GUINEA, Oct. 9 (INS)-
Japans dwindling supply fleet in
the southwest Pacific received
another pasting from Gen. Mac
Arthur's airmen. today'S COM
munique disclosed. when fighter
bombers and patrol planes de-
stroyed cor damaged % coastal
vessels and small craft in the
Amboina-C eram area.
Dropping "a tons of explosives,
the raiders blasted japanese air.
dromes and barracks. Runways
were cratered and explosions were
observed in troop bases.
Night patrol planes again
blasted the important Pandansarl
oil refinery at Balik Papan, re-
Gently referred to by Gen. Mac
Arthur as the most vital. strategic
target in the Pacific.
Heavy patrol planes attacked
Wolfe Field and the seaplane base
at Zamboanga in the Philippines.
Four float planes were destroyed
and a bomber. the hangar and
ramp installations were damaged.
Fighter bomberS continued the
blasting of Vogelkop in New
Guinea, striking airfields and
enemy installations on Gorong
Island. in MacCluer Gulf and in
Geelvink Bay. A fuel dump was
destroyed.
Wewak was attacked by heavy
bombers, medium bombers and
fighters.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
.AmdteursGiven
Skating Tests

Roller skaters Of Detroit who
think they have ability to become
professionals will be given a try
out tomorrow afternoon at 8
O'Clock at Olympia, it was an
nounced by Harold Steinman
producer of the Skating Vanities
of l945. now showing here.
I'VE are always hunting for
new talent, particularly young
sters capable Of learning spe-
ciaIties, and I understand there
are a number Of fine skaters In
Detroit" Steinman said.
Amateur skaters are urged "a
report at Olympia at 3 p. m. to-
morrow with their skates and
workout uniforms.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
rip .DapS
On PeIeliu

PEARL HARBOR, Oct 9 tUP)
u. S. marines were aided by
Corsair fighter planes today in
digging out stubborn japanese.
holding out to the last man in
the caves Of Umurbrogol Noun
tain on Peleliu Island in the
southern Palaus.
While the marines attacked the
enemy troops from the ground
with flame throwers md eX-
plosives, the Corsairs dumped
1,0O0-pound bombs on the Japa-
nese positions on rugged Umur-
brogol. the last point barring COM
plete occupation Of the island r.
IMPORTANT ISLE RAIDED
Adm. Nimitz also disclosed that
American planes appare y
operating from Pelehu airheld,
raided Babelthuap, principa
Palau island. Saturday
Adm. NimitZ meantime an
nounced that military govern
ment was established Sept 10 in
Peleliu. where the count of Japa-
nese dead has reached 1903.
REGIME SET UP
Military government also Wa,
set up on nearby Kongauru and
Ngesebus islands on Sept. 90 A
similar organization had been an
nounced previously for Angaur
where 1.150 japanese have beer
killed.
The communique revealed new
aerial assaults on Japanese base
through the central Pacific. I've
Jima. in the VolcanoS, and Wax,
were raided Friday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09


mosphere OF dim secrecy and
that increased aid be given China
forthwith.
REBRoADCAST SPEECH
While the governor prepared for
an early invasion of Missouri and
the Middle West plans were COM
pleted for a nationwide noon re-
broadcast today OF a Saturday
night speech al Charleston, W.
Va, in which he said President
RooSevelt's reelection would serve
the ends Of the Communist party
because IL would mean further
progress toward a government
owned America.
DeweyS plans for this week
are tentative, due 10 the death Of
Wendell l.. Willkie. II is eX-
pected he will return 10 New
York City for the latter'S funeral.
He also will be in New York
Thursday TO review the Columbus
Day parade and he probably will
leave there Sunday night for a
Monday night speech in ST Louis.
Republican leaders are con-
WINGED that Dewey, if elected. viii
ask Secretary of State Hull to
serve as an experienced adviser
10 the new administrator in the
formation of a world organlza-
ton for durable peace,
NEVER CRITICIZED HULL
The Republican nominee has
never critized Hull in any of his
speeches. In addition. Hull has
worked closely with the gov
errors chief adviser on foreign
affairs. John Foster Dulles
In his Charleston speech. Gov
Dewey said that he. If elected,
would see to il that the work
of international organization for
peace remai ms a non-partisan
effort with the help of the ablest
Americans of both parties in COM
mand."
Many Republicans consid c r
-SeeretaFS-44t4A as-tirc -cfrfcf asset
of the Roosevelt administration.
They believe many voters would
switch to the Dewey-Bricker
ticket If they were convinced a
change in administration would
not cost the nation Hulls serv-
ices in the field of international
relations.
HELP FOR CHINESE
In a proclamation today desig-
mating Oct. 10 as Free China Day
In New York state. Gov. Dewey
said the Chinese have been woe
fully lacking in the materials Of
war"
1T Is our obligation To our
Chinese ally" he said. ito the
speediest possible defeat of
Japan and 10 n strong and last
Ing peace after victory. TO speed
an ever greater degree Of aid TO
China rs soon as possible"
In a message to the Pulaski
Day dinner in New York City last
night, the Republican nominee
asserted that the American people
know that men are attempting
10 settle the fate of Poland
through private deliberations held
In dim secrecy"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
AFL Expert Warns
OF 70 Million Idle

WASHINGTON. Oct. 9 (INS)
Boris Shishkin. economist of the
AFL. warned today that deadly
depression" with 100000 unem-
ployed Americans will follow the
defeat of Japan unless preventive
steps are taken Immediately.
1--WE don't seem to be pre-
pared to enter the era of peace
with employment maintained
anywhere near the maximum
achieved i'm war time" he said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Ndzis in Narvik
Reported Jittery

STOCKHOLM. Oct. 9 (INS)-
German forces in Narvik are ex-
hibiting extreme signs of nerv-
BUSINESS and are reported today to
be busy building defenses along
the coast and inside the town.
Stockholm reports that 10000
Nazis are slated to arrive in Mar
vik soon TO reinforce the German
forces. The Narvik troops are
composed mostly OF old or very
young men.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
WPB Asks Increase
In Textile Output

WASHINGTON. Oct. 9 GNS)
The WPB today appealed for
increased production in the textile
industry.
1T Is highly necessary" said
r. X. Quinn. director general of
the drive. that textile workers
stick TO their jobs, giving their
best efforts to promote eff
cheney, safety, health and steady
continuity OF production"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09
Berlin Predicts
Drive in Philippines

NEW YORK. Oct. 9 QNS)-It
seems "as if u. S. Adm. Nimitz
is about to launch a two-pronged
drive against the Philippines
without regard for losses in men
and material" Berlin radio said
yesterday.
This explains the ferceness
with which the Americans cling
to Peleliu Island" the enemy
broadcast added.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-09

Chang Kai-Shek at some future
date.
A spokesman for the American
delegation emphasized at a news
conference that the amount and
kind of force which the United
States would make available to
the new organization will be de-
termined by the Senate.
After such a decision is made,
and after the agreement is ratified,
these forces would be available
on the call of the security council,
without asking permission each
time from the Senate.
MILITARY POWER ASSURED
This was regarded as necessary
in order to take the urgent mill
tary measures" which are regarded
as necessary to put down agrees
sion. II was failure to take prompt
action against aggression which
aused the breakdown OF the
League of Nations peace ma
chinery.
In the news conference. list
was given of the unsettled issues
left over from Dumbarton Oaks
THE Question of whether
an aggressor nation should vote
or refrain from voting when IL
Ii involved In q dispute.
2-The exact character Of the
proposed international court OF
justice.
3-What will happen To the
old League of Nations. which
still exists at Geneva and Is still
functioning?
What will happen 90 the
system of inundated territories
set up under the League Of Ma
tons?
The document provides that
permanent seats on the council
which is the policy making body
shall be held by the United States
the United Kingdom. the Soviet
Union. China land. in due course
/ France"
There was no surprise in tho
principal organs" of the new or
ganization-a general assembly, q
security council, an international
court of justice and secretariat
COMBINED AIR FORCE
But there was fresh news in tho
fact that a military staff com
mittee" is 10 be set up. which vii
direct various military measures
at the disposal of the security
council including the use of ma
tional air force contingents fol
combined international enforce
ment action"
But this was not the only type
Of force envisaged in the new
peace plan. The security council
should be empowered 10 take
such action by air. naval or lane
forces as may be necessary 10 re-
store international peace ad Sc
curity."
The security council is EN-
powered first TO use diplomacy
then economic measures "anC