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Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

The fruit trees are bursting their
blooms.
The old rustic seats, so dear to
frequenters of Belmont Hall, are
undergoing repair.
The wheat field on the Hazell
farm, near Blackbird camp meet
ing ground, is pronounced the best
looking on the road to Odessa.
Spring has certainly come. Rope
skipping, top spinning, and hoop
rolling are good signs, but house
cleaning admits of no doubt.
VIM. A. FAIRIES has moved his
furniture out of his old shop, pre-
paratory to building a new two
story structure. His Office now is
in the Odd Fellows Building.
Three of our young clerks walk
ed out to the big Oak" and back
by moonlight last night, the dis
tance four miles being made in an
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
WESLEYAN Methodist Church

The Sunday School will convene
at p. m; preaching at 3 p. m,
with Brother Clinton Hill, student
at Faith Seminary, Wilmington,
giving the address. Evening SER
vice for young people at 6:45 At
1880 an evangelistic service will be
in charge of Rev.Elizabeth Savage.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23

the scenes on screen of Christ's
Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
the Cleaning of the Temple, Jesus
Teaching in the Temple, The Last
Supper, Christ in the Garden of
Gethsemane, Denial of Christ by
Peter, the Trial of Christ before
PLATE, Christ carrying His Cross
to Calvary, the Crucifxion and the
Resurrection. The classes of the
Church School will attend the
morning church service in a body.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
On Tuesday, April IL, 1914
At 2 O'clock P. NJ, War Time


The following described Real Estate, to-wit: I:
All that piece or parcel OF land and
premises situated in the Town of Smyrna,
Duck Greek Hundred, Kent County and
State of Delaware, lying on the South
westerly side of East Street in said Town.
between Mt. Vernon and North Streets.
having a front on said East Street OF
Thirty 1907 Feet and extending back be-
tween parallel lines a distance of One
Hundred and Twenty Feet, (120). contain
ing Thirty-six Hundred $4,000 Square Feet
ofLand, be the same more or less; bound
ed on the South East by lands formerly of
the Roman Catholic Church, now of the
Colored Lodge of Odd Fellows; on the
South West by lands now or formerly of
Joshua Jones on the North West by lands
of the heirs of Mary ]. Potts; and on the
North East by said East Street; the i'm
provements thereon erected being frame
dwelling house and being the same lands
and premises conveyed in fee unto Mary
Sullivan (sometimes known as Mary G..
Sullivan) party of the first part herein. by
Deed of Herman Potts, single man, record
ed July IL, 1928, in tn coffee of the Re
corder of Deeds at Dover, Delaware. in
Deed Book N. Volume 1S. Page 144.
Together with all and singular the build
ings and improvements of every kind what
soever, ways, water, water courses, rights.
liberties. privileges, improvements. heredi-
taments and appurtenances whatsoever
thereunto belonging or in any wise ap-
pertaining.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of LOUISE MORRIS. Admin
istratrix of MARY G. SCHMIDTH, de-
gagor, and will be sold by
WILLIAM w. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Dover. Del.
March II, 1914.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
MALE HELP WANTED

Rock Wool Foreman - good op-
portunity for experienced man.
Forty-eight hours with time and
one-half over forty hours. Write
or phone Chamberlin Metal Wealth
er Strip Co., 802 Orange Street,
Wilmington, 43, Del. Wilm. 4-6249.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
FOR SALE: LESPEDEZA

Several tons re-cleaned Korean
Lespedeza seed.
FRANK CLENDANIEL, INC,
Tel. Milford 123 Lincoln, Del.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
FARM
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In pursuance of an order of Ernest B.
Raughlely, Register of Wills, in and for
Kent County, dated March 20, 1914, notice
is hereby given of the granting of Letters
of Administration C. t. A. on the estate
of Elizabeth B. johnson, deceased, on
March 20. 1914. All persons having claims
against the said Elizabeth B. johnson are
required to exhibit the same to such Ad-
minstrator C. 7. A. within one year from
the date of the granting of such Letters.
or abide by the law in that behalf which
provides that such claims against the said
estate not so exhibited shall be forever
barred.
CHARLES L. HARMONSON,
Administrator G. T. A. of
Elizabeth B. johnson, deceased,
Dover, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
EOR SALE

One Model A, 1880 Ford Motor
No. A 3233405. To be sold for
storage at the garage of James
Clark, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
STATE RECRUIT
OFCANNERY AID
Continued from Page one)

CONTINUED from Page one)
assistance to the employers by
furnishing the experienced guild
ance of competent TWI men to
train the new workers and super
visors."
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23

FREE! If excess acid causes you
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indiges-
tion, Heartburn, Belching, Bloating,
Nausea, Gas Pains, get free sample,
Udga. at
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date Of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature OF the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
FOR SALE

One 1884 Chevrolet Motor No.
46645O6. To be sold for storage at
the garage of James Clark, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
Sherif's Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

By virtue of writ of Levari Facias. to
me directed, will be exposed to sale by way
of public vendue, at the Front Door OF the
Colonial Hotel in the Town of Smyrna,
Kent County and State of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23
FOR SALE

Can furnish your home with good
used furniture.
I, ALLEN,
Mt. Vernon ST.,
Phone GOAL Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1944-03-23

Having decided to sell my farm, I will
sell at public sale on my farm located
about 71a miles west of Dover. on concrete
road leading from Pearson's Corner to
Marydel, on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07

PVT. PARISH PVT DURHAM
December, 1912. He had previ-
ously been student at Wayne
University, was employed by the
ChrySler Corp. and attended night
school at the Chrysler Institute.
! Besides his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Noack, 510S Garland, he
leaves two brothers. both in
service, and two sisters.
\ PVT. TOM PARISH. %. Sept. 3,
in France. A former Packard en-
ploye, he entered service in Octo-
Der, 1913. and went overseas last
July. He is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo
Parisi, 1929 Sheridan; three broth
erS in service and one sister.
PFC. HENRY $. RAYCA, 27,
July y. on Saipan. Before enter
ing the army in August, 1871, he
worked for the Ford Motor Co.
He had been overseas for two and
a half years. Surviving him are
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
j. Rayca, 1905 Jonathon, Dear
born; one brother and one sister.
TIA WILLIAM j. SCHLESIN-
GER, %, June "a, in Italy. Troop
leader with a reconnaissance
group, he entered service in Feb
ruary, 1871, and went overseas in
May, 1912 He was awarded a
citation for action in North
Africa. Surviving him are his
sister Mrs. Julian Barnett, 3439
CaSS. and one brother, T/Sgt An
thony r. Schlesinger, now in Iran.
\ PFC. WILLIAM VI. TRAUT-
WEN, 28, July %, in New Guinea.
a former Michigan Carriage Co.
employe, he entered the army in
October, 1912, and went overseas
last February. Besides his wife,
Madelin, of 1924 Spruce, he leaves
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Trautwein, 252 Highland, High
land Park, a twin brother and two
7 sisters
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07
Suit Contests
2-Ba||ot Vote

Validity ~ a Michigan law
80. .....,.,s.. o,o h.1lot for
WIN. ~ Wv -'''.' '''0 - -, -,
president ana wee president anu
another for all other candidates
was attacked IN 2 suit filed today
bv Robert Sclbcrt, -9to preNel,
secretary OF The Michigan dciega-
ton 10 The 1914 Democratic ma
uonal convention.
The SUIT filed Yesterday IN led
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07
At MEYER TREAsUREWcHE sToREs-

The Importance Of selecting The right diamond
for her is appreciated by The Meyer JeweIry
Company and that is why we protect you
with our 3o-day money back guarantee. You
must be satisfied -. or we will gladly refund
your money,
Visit the Meyer JeweIry Company and choose
from the lovely display Of Treasure Chest
perfect diamonds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07
10 DetrOiterS
Killed i'm War

with Cpl. Durso at the time Of his
death.
Mrs. Durso failed to obtain the
name and address Of her caller
and would now like TO contact her.
Mrs. DurSo can be reached by
phoning Olive OS27 or Olive 4756.
PVT. ANDREW ID. FRIED
RICH JR., July S, in France. A
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07
Navy 10 Preserve
Ships After War

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 up
The navy's bureau of ships is
establishing a program for the
preservation Of fighting ships,
which viii be placed in reserve
with the end Of the war, it was
learned today.
4 new method Of de-humidifi-
cation keeps the interior machin-
cry rust free while ships are laid
up for years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07
WOUNDED

PVT. EMIL BoRIEo, %, Sept.
IS, in Germany. Now in a Bel
GUM hospital with shrapnel
wounds in his legs, back and head,
he is a veteran Of eight months
overseas duty. Pvt. Borieo is a
former employee of the George +.
AlGer Trucking Co, His parents
are Mr. and Mrs. William Borieo,
1865 S. LIddesdale. One brother
IS now IN New Guinea.
PFC. ALBERT j. LATASIE-
WICZ, 25, in the European the
alter. Wounded by fragments
from an enemy grenade, he is now
recovering in an overseas army
hospital. His mother, Mrs. Catha-
rine LataSiewicz, lives at SSH
Harold. One brother, Pvt. John,
is also IN service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07

graduate Of DENLY High, he later
worked for the Midwest Tool Co.
before entering service in March,
1913. Pvt. Friedrich had been
overseas for SIX weeks. He leaves
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Friedrich ST., 1923 Lane,
and six brothers, one of whom IS
in service.
CPL. WILLIAM f.. HILLSON,
>, Aug. 4, in New Guinea He
was graduated from Lincoln High,
worked for the Detroit Steel
Casting Co. and entered service
in June. 1911. He went overseas
l3 months later with the dis
mounted cavalry. Surviving him
are his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Hillson, 1898 Blake,
and two sisters.
CPL. EDWARD j. NOACK, 25,
July 9, i'm France. Drafted in No
vember 1871. he went overseas in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07
Carol TO Return Home

MENICO CITY. Oct 6 GNS)-
Former King Carol conferred with
President Camacho and invited
the president TO visit Romania.
Carol leaves next week via Brazil
for ROmanla.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07
KILLED

PFC. JOSEPH 4. CALLEBAUT,
30. July 10. IN France. In service
since January, 1912, Pfc. Gale
baut went overseas IN January,
1913. He leaves his friend,
Joseph GooSenS, 1862 Beacons-
field, and several relatives IN
Belgium
PVT. ROBERT l.. DURHAM,
%, Aug. i, in France. Before en-
tering service IN October, 1913, he
worked for the Fruchauf Trailer
Co. Pvt. Durham went overseas
last June. Surviving him are his
wife, Geneva, and daughter,
Sharon Fay, 5li Boniteau; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dur
ham of Kentucky, and two sisters.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07

Biographical sketches Of De-
troiters killed in action. or
wounded, according 10 official
army and navy releases or next
Of kim
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-07

Order the United States War
Savings stamps from your De-
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them TO your home.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
.eHyPronises
Consideration
> OF Race Jurist

Governor Harry +. Kelly PROM
ised the NAACP in q letter ad-
dressed to DR.. James J. McClen-
don, president Detroit Branch. that
he will give careful consideration"
to the NAACP's request for the ap-
pointment of Q Negro attorney to
succeed the late Judge Cotter Of
Recorders Court.
Kelly's letter. dated Oct 10. de-
clsred: 4 have rs yet come to no
decision in this matter, but I want
you to know that ! appreciate your
interest in this matter"
In response to suggestions that
the Association sponsor some Negro
for the job. DR.. McCiendon told
interested observers that the
NAACP is interested in the "sp-
pointment Of q qualified Negro at
torney."
Kelly n also being urged by
many groups and individuals to
make this hrst appointment OF a
Negro jurist. 4f ~
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
Big Registration
Points Victory
For Roosevelt

NEW YORK-"Reports on. reg
istration from New York and 9TH
er large population centers indi-
cate a landslide Roosevelt victory
on Nov. T." declared Democratic
Chairman Robert r. Hannegsn on
Wednesday. in New York.
Citing figures on Negro registra-
ton the Democratic assistant chair
man. Congressman william l.
Dawson. stated "Wednesday that
More Negro citizens will vote In
the 1914 election than have ever
voted before and they viii vote
for President Roosevelt"
Over 10000 Negroes in the Har-
lem area Of New York were reg
istered at the close OF the regis
trsiion period here last week. In
Pennsylvania, Michigan. Ohio and
Illinois registration figures show
that more Negroes are qualified
than were registered in 1870 with
out counting the soldier vote
The heavy Negro registration In
New York and Pennsylvania. two
OF the most important states in the
election. is very significant. sccord-
ing 10 Democratic leaders Both
states have large number Of
electoral college votes and the can
didate who carries them will be
elected President The large Negro
vote in the two states indicates 4
' Roosevelt victory.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
Walter Hardin
Still Working
For The JAW

kumors that Walter Hardin, in
ternational organizer of the UAW-
Clio, had been dismissed were Of
ficially denied by Dave Connery
secretary % r. ]. Thomas. president
of the UAW-CIO. this week.
Hardin. one OF the first interna-
Uonal organizers Of the JAW. was
reported 10 have been dismissed be-
cause Of misunderstanding be-
tween himself and President Thorn
as
still Employed
Connery in an exclusive state
ment to the Chronicle said. wal
ter Hardin is still employed by the
JAW as an organizer and is still
getting his regular salary He has
not been dismissed from this or
ganization."
The Chronicle made an effort TO
get in touch with Mr.. Hardin at his
home in Pontiac but was unable
TO do so.
Hardin Is remembered for his
Incorporating stand on discrim-
nation in industry and his tireless
fight to get automobile workers
organized
Victim or Attack
He was kidnapped and severely
beaten in 1882 by the Black Legion
because Of his activities for civil
rights in Pontiac.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28

of the men ran for cover. but Pvt.
Mcleod kept walking. -
Careful there. Junior" he shout
ed, "or some day you'll hit some
body"
After that the jap sniper was
Junior" 10 the entire company. =.
TN bet Junior used up 200
rounds and he never touched one
of US" said Pvt Phillip Miller, 10,
OF 22l5 18th Place. NV. Washing
ton. d. C.. former athletic instructor
OF the Police Boys club.
~Hc once hit a branch over my
head - the closest he came IN ell
the time we walked up that path"
added Pvt Leslie r. Vsirie. Il. OF
as Z. Ohio avenue. De Land. Fla.
who formerly drove q school bus
in De Land.
For % hours. with only few
hours sleep each night. The men
hauled ammunition. water and food
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
tEtpS, 0F;F the
r. 80
Wife Uaable u Accsunt
For Action OF D9n !
M Driver

Robert Cruzet, "a. 34es Town
send street, son OF q well-known
Detroit family OF musicians and
DSR bus driver. committed sui
eide Tuesday by Jumping OH the
bridge leading 10 Belle Isle.
His body was recovered a short
time later and taken to the Wayne
County Morgue. where II was
Identified by Andrew l. Cruzet,
y71S McCraw avenue, and James
A. Webster. 3307 McGraw avenue.
wife Out q City
Mrs. Ernests Jackson Cruzet.
widow Of the dead man, was out
OF the city at the time OF her hus-
bands death. and could give no
reasons for his action.
Cruzet leaped OF the bridge, &C.
cording to witnesses, about six
o'clock. shortly after he had
turned in his pass book 10 an in
spector. TO whom he said, See
that bridge! I'm going to 60 over
it."
Cruzet had been suspended for
three days on Oct. l6 for. being of
without leave. His record at the
Shoemaker ONCE showed that he
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28

Of the t5AW-cro: NJ ~ ~.
Clayton Powell. Nero csf,6kdzfb
for Congress from Harlem. Nh
Mary Mcleod Bethune. presidena
Of the National Council Of Negro
Women. Inc.
A parade led ny the hand ffum
UAW-CIO. Local 600 and made up
OF labor and nationally. DELEGATIONS
viii march from Northwestern
Field TO the Stadium. The parade
will start its line Of march at $50.
arriving in time for the opening
Of the stadium program at 7:30.
Broadcast of the Presidents
speech st Philadelphia. brought to
the stadium audience over q loud
speaker system, will highlight the
evenings activities. WaIlace's
speech win be broadcast beginning
at s:45 over statewide radio net
work.
, In addition TO the Local 800 band.
a United Nations choir. made up of
500 voices and IMPLYING the united
efforts Of the people of Detroit in
the war effort. will take part in the
stadium program.
.Vice-President Wallace will be
introduced by Orson Welles. Chair
man Of the rally will be the Hon
orable George Z. Bushnell. Justice
Of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Nationality groups participating
will include Albanisns. Armenisns.
Bulgarians. Chinese, Croatians.
Czechs, Firms, Greeks. Hungarians,
Italians. Lithuanians, Macedonians,
Polish, Roumanians. Russians. Ser
bians. Slova<s. Slovenians. Syrians.
Turks and Ukranians.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
Held For Murder
After Beating Man

livery williams, 80. 2647 Brush
street. was held for investigation Of
murder this week after he had sur
rendered 10 police.
Williams was held following the
death Of Herbert Hickerson. 50. 204
Owen. avenue. Saturday in Receiv-
ing hospital Dickerson had been
taken to the hospital October I. but
was dismissed October 2. He was
readmitted October 10. suffering
from severe headaches. and died
October n.
Williams told police that he had
come home on October and found
Dickerson lin the bedroom with his
wife. A fight followed in which
Dickerson was severely beaten.
Funeral services for Dickerson.
owner of . confectionery store mt
2655 Brush street. will be held Fri
day from Charles Cole Funeral
Home. Vernon and Beaubien street
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
Pontiac Housing
Plan To Ignore
White Neighbors

PONTIAC, Mich.-Phelps Cum
ninghayn. project planner from the
Cleveland office Of the FPHA, told
the Michigan Chronicle Tuesday
that TIE government had not
dropped ~ unfeasible the idea Of
using The CCC Camp near Crescent
Lake for housing Negro war work.
ers.
Despite the protest OF neighbors
20 the Oakland County Board OF
Supervisors, we have q job to do"
Cunningham said, land we will
have 10 find sites To place housing
for Negro workers whom the man.
ufacturers of Pontiac wish TO i'm.
port from the South"
The statement by Cunningham
came after . large delegation OF
whites appeared at a hearing by
the ways and means committee OF
the Oakland County Board OF SUI
pervisors TO demand that the pro-
ject be abandoned.
The action Of the protesting
whites was the outburst Of smol-
dering resentment over proposed
government plans 10 use an sban-
doned CCC camp for housing Ne
gro workers
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
Negro Marines Fearless
WhleF acingEn Guns

PELELIU, PALAU ISLANDS. =
fDclay edD - This is the story OF
Negro Marines who ducked enemy
rife and machine gun fire for four
days and four nights 10. save the
lives OF First Division troops.
II began the second day OF the
Campaign. when Second 1t. James
c. Walker. %. OF st. Louis, Mo.
confronted the Seventh Marine
Ammunition Company. Negro
contingent.
Casualties are heavy" he an
nounced, "snd we need volunteers
for stretcher bearers Do you think
you men can all the job'"
= The question was hardly uttered
when four Of the men started up
path for Bloody Nose Ridse :"
Among the quartet was Pfc Major
te Mcleod, ~. OF III w. i1ist street,
New York City. former bus boy at
the Hotel Taft
They 49, quite reached the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
West Side Voting Poll Discloses
Sixty One Percent For Rooses

Sixty-one percent OF the voters
contacted by the Michigan Chron-
icle on Detroits West Side this
week declared that they would
support President Roosevelt on
Nov. 7.
The Michigan Chronicle Voters
Poll, which IL now IN its third
week. questioned generous
croSs-section OF The Negro voters
in the West Side area and found
that Just as the Negro voters
south Of the boulevard and East
Of Woodward avenue and those
north 81 the boulevard had given
SUBSTANTIAL support TO Presid<pt
- ,s~' 1T. the West Siders NJ -
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
l!|lIE y ) ! ! !! |
Rj||lsl|El1 .lR


frum III opsn csr. PFssidskl hood
welt rode In triumph DOWN lar.
1smh seventh avnnue Saturday AFT.
ernopn % over loo,oop N6ure ein-
bens. who Md rood for hours In
. downpOur. chcercd the sight Of
the Commsnder-in-Chi
Accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt
and Mayor L.aCuardis. the Presi-
dent waved continuously 70 the
cheering thr6ng and showed the
home town folks that he was still
The champ and in the best ofhealth.
He wore his grey campaign fedora
and his blue naval cape.
Waving wet flags and yelling
I'VE Want Roosevelt" Negroes
stood several lines deep all along
Seventh avenue from 18th street to
Central Park.
fThe largest group had gathered
ct l2sth street near the Hotel The
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
| NEGRO DEAD,
IS MISSING IN
Gas EXPLOSION

CLEVELAND. Ohio-(Speciall--
The body OF one Negro is lying in
the city morgue. Is Negroes are re-
ported missing. and at least 10 9TH
ers are hospitalized following .
devastating explosion and a subse-
quent Are, the worse In the city's
history. which rosred through 20
blocks Of this city's all-white west
side residential area Friday after
noon.
Most OF the Negro casualties were
workmen at the East Ohio Gas
company whose giant liquid storage
tank suddenly exploded about
2:45 pm. Friday. sending q sheet
OF flames 20 stories high and set.
ting sblaze homes and stores with
in = mile radius.
Hundreds of homes and stores In
the ali-white neighborhood were
demolished in the disaster which
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
NAACPXmasSeaIs
Ready For Sale

NAACP Christmas Seals are now
ready for distribution. DR.. James
I McClendon, president Of the
NAACP announced. The seals this
year picture . Negro soldier and
the public Is asked by NAACP TO
Help the fight on the Home
Front"
Proceeds OF the seal sale 20 TO
the NAAcP general budget to help
carry on the fight in order that
democratic iiberties can be
schitved in Americs
p..,Gr - 100
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-28
Sailors Found
Guilty By Court

SAN FRANCISCAN court mar
tial board brought in a verdict Of
guilty against 50 Negro sailors who
refused 10 load ammunition fol-
lowing the Port Chicago fire last
July.
II was not determined whether
the men will face the penalty for
mutiny, or q lesser offense.
A statement issueds by the Navy
announced that the case of the 50
seamen will be reviewed by Navy
authorities. and the Secretary OF
the Navy.