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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12
LET My People Go
FREEDOM ROAD
AT last! The Great American
NOVELETTE, book that will send
every American to the pOlIs--to
vote"
NEW NOVEL CHALLENGES
RACE PREJUDICE

There is every indication
that Freedom Road" a new
book by Howard Fast, will be
the most talked of novel in
1914. This book is to be re-
leased on August 10Th by
Publishers, Duell, Sloan &
Peace.
Howard Fast will best be
remembered as the author of
the current best seller, "Citi-
zen Tom Paine" Mr. FaSt'S
forceful style seems to have
reached it's apex in his latest
work, Freedom Road"
Many books have been writ
ten about colored people but
this story is written about
things that you probably
thought no one would write.
It attacks the very founda-
tionS of Lip Service Democ-
racy' and gives us a frank
portrayal of what actually
happened in the South dur
ing the days of BLACK Recon
Struction."
Freedom Road" is fiction of
the highest order The
story of a colored man named
Gideon Jackson who fought
on the side of the Union dur
ing the Civil War. This char
acter is an embodiment of all
the fine qualities of race Leg
islators, duly elected immedi-
ately after the Civil War.
Through him is shown the
conflict of the North and
South, the struggle between
land owner and share cropper,
and struggle of races for adj
justment, and the political
strife growing out of a mall
adjusted social pattern that
was allowed to run loose
through fragrant misappropri-
alton of judicial rights. Gideon
Jackson grows mentally and
spiritually as he labors tire
lesSly to work out the destiny
of his people who were con-
fused, abused and prosecuted.
Of special interest is the man
ner in which Freedom Road"
deals with the rise of the Ku
Klux Khan in it's determined
efforts to stem the tide of
democratic thinking among
the underprivileged in Gid
cons Community.
Throughout, Freedom Road"
moves at a rapid pace and the
moral victories which Gideon
wins will long be remembered
by everyone who reads this
powerful novel.
The documentary substance
of this book is truly taken
from the "lost pages of Am
erican History" This is, with
out doubt, 1.-THE story you
thought would never be writ
ten"
Freedom Road" is repre-
scented in the colored market
by w. B. Graham & Associates,
Inc, SIS West And st, New
York ~ New York
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12
COINCIDENCE

To the bereaved family of the
late DR.. Allen, we wish to extend
our heart felt sympathy. In his
passing we have lost a doctor
and a friend.
God bless you all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Pruett.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12
Recent Deaths

SToCKDALE - in Stone
ham. Mrs Virgie M Stockdale,
40 Stevenson st. Funeral ser
vices Aug 0 from JohnSon's
Funeral Chapel.
JOHNSON - In Roxbury.
Rev George Johnson, $50
Shawmut ave. Funeral services
Aug 9 from the New Hope
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12

The public is invited to inspect
the work Of the children during
the past six weeks.
On Sunday, August 10, Rev.
H. B. Harris of New Bedford will
fill the pulpit.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12
J. C. MOVING NORTH

Ferhaps the most memorable fact of the Philadelphia
transit strike that occurred supposedly northern
city and amidst one of the very shrnes of American
democracy The spectacle of colored man standing like
some legendary figure, hurting rock at the Liberty Bell
VIII long remain symbol of Americas most loyal
czen striking at the mockery-not the Liberty Bell it.
persons among us who preach but fail to practice
e democracy we preach about The Philadelphia strike
illustrated also the increasing influx of racial nreiudce
INTO northern cities Too many of us are ignoring this
threat Because of war-iab-wealth some of us aresesh
smug that what has happened in other cities can not
happen here Yet the coored citizens of Philadelphia and
New York and Detroit have made even greater economic
progress than we have in Boston Race prejudice is dead
~ poison in any city or town in the United States
F. E. p C. IMPORTANT
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12

Cpl Marion Evans, stationed
in Texas, is on furlough in
Boston visiting his sister, Mrs
Matte Lou Reed, Willard F
Reid Memorial Chapel director
1041 fremont st.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12

Two Massachusetts, men were
among those graduating from in
tenSive courses of specialized
training at recent Service School
ceremonies at the U. S. Ma
val Training Center. The men
were selected for their specialize
ed training on the basis of their
recruit training aptitude tie t
scores. Graduates are advanced
in ratings and then sent to sea,
to shore stations, or to advanced
schools for further duty or train
ing. The recent graduates, the
schools in which they trained or
their rates are: Walter Angus
tine BarrowS, 10, 10 Seneca st,
Boston, Machinist's Mate School;
and Herbert A. Chestnut, 81, "a
Hammond st, Boston, Machinist's
Mate School.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12

Four Massachusetts, men are
receiving their initial naval
indoctrnation at the U S Ma
val Training Center, Great
Lakes, Illinois. Their boot"
training consists of instruction
in seamanship, military drill
and general naval procedure.
During this period a series Of
aptitude tests will be taken BY
the recruits to determine
whether they will be assigned
to a Naval Service School or to
immediate active duty at sea.
Their recruit training COM
pleted, these men will spend a
period of leave at home. They
are: Clarence A Clark, II, Of
Cambridge, Mass; Gordon "A
Woolley, Dedham, Mass; Har-
old E Lambert, 18, Lowell,
Mass; Antoine v Lima, Is,
Vineyard Haven, Mass.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12

End 1t Charles H Drum
mond, in whose parents live
at SO HarriShof st is at the
Tuskegee Army Air Field,
training as a student officer.
He is married to the former
Miss EStelle Owens of New
York City.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12

Warrant Officer, J G, Law
renee A Mayf1eld, son of Mrs
Alice Foster, 101 Sterling st,
Boston; Corporal Arthur L
Whitaker, son of Mr. Robert
w Whitaker, ST., S Warren
ave, Maiden; and Private First
Glass Robert F Galloway, son
of Mr. and Mrs Clarence Cal
loway of Springfield are with
the band that played for the
retreat" ceremony attended
by Secretary of War Henry L
Stimson in Rome, July Fourth.
The flag used in the ceremony
was the one that few over our
Capitol when the United
States declared war on the
Axis.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12
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Stars and
Stripes

LIST Sgt Samuel Rufin of 75o
Shawmut ave, a base singer
in a quartet, is in Italy. He
says the Italians are friendly
people. He likes them, he says,
because they are so musical,
bursting into song Spontan-
eouSly wherever they are.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-12

Technical Sgt Arthur S
Bennett, son of Mr. and, Mrs
Arthur s Bennett Of 149 Har-
old st, Boston, has arrived
overseas, having completed his
training at Selfridge Field,
Mich. A former machinist with
the Watertown, Mass, Arsenal,
Sergeant Bennett has a broth
er, Cpl Leroy M Bennett, serv-
ing in Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23

beginning to show an upward trend. The experts attribute the latter to green help, shortage of materials priorities, and in ceSSant use of equipment. Men and women who have never worked before in factories are unfamiliar with the haz- ards around them.
 Anyone callous enough to think that this tragic turn of events has no bearing on his welfare, should heed the words of the New York Herald Tribune in com menting upon the situation: '"The dan ger of continued high fire losses, beyond reasonable point, lies in the fact that premium rates are bound to rise, since fire insurance companies cannot pay out more in losses than they receive in premi- ums, in the long rum"
 "ThiS point has not been reached on a national scale. =. Unless greater care is taken, however, the public will have to pay more for coverage on fire risks" We cannot expect to continue to be careless with fire and not be forced to pay for our carelessness. For many years the cost of fire insurance has been going down. If it starts up, we will have no one to blame but ourselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
Not Enough Beef

According to market reports from Chi cago, Kansas City, St. Paul and Omaha there were AT per cent fewer cattle pass ing through the stockyardS in the first two weeks of August than during the cor responding two weeks of 1942. Perhaps the black market stepped up it's compe- tition with the packing houses inasmuch as unofficial reports from housewives 1n Virginia indicate that they got more than usual supplies from local markets during the depression, despite the reports from official sources and the big butch CTS in the Middle West.
 When Congress gets back to town OPA Administrator Brown is going to have busy time explaining the reasons why the rationing programs continue to be gum med up
 One complaint against Brown is that his general manager Chester Bowles has proved to be hard-boiled about replacing men in OPA who are doing a good job with deserving Democrats"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
Supplemental Loans

Field offices of the Federal Housing Administration have been authorized to accept applications from banks and lend ing institutions for home loans to veter- ans which will supplement the $2,000 limit insured under the CT Bill of Rights by the Veterans Administration.
 Thus, veterans of this war may now get their initial loan up to $2,00O for pur- poses of building homes, and may then apply to their banks for the principal loan, or the larger sum needed to get the home built.
 FILA will insure the larger loan if the smaller loan has been approved by the Veterans Administration. According to the Commissioner in Washington, Fed eral Housing insurance of home loan makes less likely "a mistake in the nature of bad buying or over-buying" on the part of the veteran.
 The danger of making such mistake is especially acute under persent market conditions in many areas, according to an official statement, and the veteran should have all the protection that can be given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
Views Of The Press

ment Service, which position he held until that organization was swallowed up by the Manpower Commission through an Executive Order of the President.
 It would not be surprising if MT. Ennis were quite happy to re-enter the service of the state, following his two-year service as Federal employe. His interests are rooted here, and his point of view is that of man who is intimately familiar with the local industrial scene. For this reason he may not always have seen eye to eye with those mysterious persons in Washington who opreate through remote con- trol.
 Because of his firSthand know ledge of employment problems and his wide acquaintance with both management and labor, Mir. Ennis should be a particularly valuable employe to the Labor Department in the postwar days when re-em- ployment will be of paramount im- portance. MT. John J. Egan, State Labor Commissioner, is to be con- graduated for making such an ex- cellent choice, and the State of Connecticut is to be congratulated for reacquiring the services of an able and experienced public servant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
STAR OVER RoUEN

Christian Science Monitor
 Like a small but inextinguishable star between war clouds shines the report that citizens of Rouen have, in the midst of shell-wrought des- truction, found the courage to pre- pare for Christmas. Tn this city on the Seine French Poilu and civilian alike are, at least momentarily, turning from the scars of war. Christmas to them is something to be celebrated-a day whose signi- canoe is not to be cast aside at the whim of dictator.
 Christmas is like that-in all ages and the world over It just can't be put of, or put down. Human hatreds may come and go but the love of which Christmas is a sym bol is not perishable. Worldly king doms may tumble. Christmas is a waymark to a kingdom beyond the reach of war, on trail ever blazed anew by men of good will and peace.
 The people of Rouen do well to prepare for Christmas. The blight of the Axis has left it's marks but the scourage is passing and new Christmas will shine with a radi- ance all the greater for this dis play of courage and faith. Christ mas will come to France as it will to every nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
PRIVATE CHARITY BEST
(Hartford Times


 Speaking at a gathering of volun- teer fund-raisers who were going out to raise a million dollars before night for the New York Fedora tion of Jewish Philanthropies. Ber- nard M. Baruch urged the support of private charity as the best means of preserving the system ocapital- ism.
 MT. Baruch holds that the sys- tenn of individual effort which we call the capitalistic system is the best in the world" It has proved itself so in peace and in war, he said and instead of tearing at its foundations we should strengthen it. The system carries obligations, and enc of them is charity.
 Something like that needs to be said every so often, in these days when the tendency seems to be to- ward depending on government for everything. Every alert young per- son hopes, some day, to be we'll to-do Some will be. through their own efforts. guided by intelligence. Others will never attain high standard of living-they lack ambi- ton, or they may lack health. Still others will be dependents, some through no fault of their own, others through improvidence or worse. Whatver the condition of men not able to take care of themselves, the obligation to care for them rests upon those whom fortune has treat- ed more kindly.
 The alternative to our system of free enterprise. sanely regulated, is collectivism, whether known by one term or another. The trouble with collectivism is that under it men and women are creatures of the state. They have no freedom. and life without freedom is intolerable.
 Mr. Baruch's remarks should be kept in mind when appeals are made for worthy purposes like the Community Chest. If there is not private charity there must be pub lie charity, and the latter is the coldest, hardest, least desirable of all functions of government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
On Earth, Peace

Throughout the world today Americans once more are celebrating Christmas, in their own homes and churches, before the altars of strange churches in strange lands, on tropic beaches and snowy battle fields in barracks and hospitals and prison camps.
 For little time their immediate feel ings of anxiety or pain or loneliness will be crowded out by the emotions of love and fellowship which Christmas always kindleS Wherever they are there will be the old carols, and the old familiar story with its triumphant hymn of the angelic host, "Glory to God in the high est, and on earth peace, good will toward men,"
 Slowly, through defeat and despair and cynicism, the Christian world has Strug- gled over the centuries to transmute those words into reality. And two thou sand years of failure, made bitter by this present and most tragic failure, cannot erase the hope that those words arouse.
 Today the struggle is not symbolic but fiercely literal. The war is in real sense a crusade For the Christian world is battling cruel and pagan enemies whose goal has been the destruction of peace and good will and the substitution ot slavery Of body and Splrlt maSqueraolilg as something called Co-Prosperity and the New Order.
 That enemy threat is being averted, and peace will be won. With it must come good will, for the one cannot exist without the other Never in the history of Christendom has that fact been more apparent than now, and never have the people of Christendom been more actively,
 hot built upon an enduring foundation of good will.
 It is a task as hard as war itself, Ill which mems good will must overcome their fallibility. It. will need leaders as wise and courageous as those who have led our armies. "On earth peace, good will toward men," The wonder of it is not that the Christian world has failed of achieving that blessing, but that it is still bravely trying to fulfill that promlSe through blood and toll and faith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
A Rishop,s Christmas Message

Most Rev. Maurice F. McAullf1e Wno died week ago was ever mindful ot ms people and it was characteristic of him to remember them at all times. Dear to him were the priests in his charge and ms last Christmas message composed by nm shortly before his final collapse is as char acteristic of the prelate and man as any ever addressed to his priests and the faithful
 It would be worth anyone's while, Catholic, or non-C Catholic, to peruse ms words which appeared ln the current issue of the diocesan weekly paper, The Catholic Transcript. The sublime un- deriving thoughts contained therein and the meaning of Christmas were out lined by him in his usual scholarly and priestly fashion. The sublimity and beauty of his words express the mild ness and holiness of the late Bishop.
 Writing of the feast the Bishop sald "It is glorious, but it is mystery. It's beauty and it's power are appreciated only by the man of faith. Christ comes to us at Christmas, seeking once agaln to US at Christmas, undeterred by our indifference in the past. He comes to us at Christmas, seeking once agaln to win us to Him and thus to succor us. May your faith be renewed on this day of days May it burn bright by as an earthly answer to the herald star"
 Tn considering those bereaved by loss of family members through the War the Bishop urged them to put aside the feel ing that sadness is their lot for all time. He said: "The bereaved should, above all others, weel the full strength and sweetness of the consolation that issues from the Divine Child cradled in His Mothers arms That is why the bells ring out bravely at Christmas, though the worlds plight and the individuals may be hard. Saviour is born to us. The night grows radiant with His pres ence. ...
 These are beautiful and consoling words of this departed holy Prelate and are just a few of those contained in his last Christmas message.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23

Lieut.. Teddy Roosevelt Was sub stituted in his place. Teddy came back safe and sound. and so did the camera. But-he had fol- gotten to remove the protective caps from the le ls of the cann- era.
 RESULT-a scared lieutenant and some very blank negatives.
 The first nights work was complete flop. So Admiral Price replaced Lieut.. Teddy and next night sent the enlisted man, who did a good job, and received an air medal.
 But. believe it or not, Teddy Roosevelt III has now received from the Navy an air medal for his part in that raid.
 HOLLYWOOD AT
 WHITE HOUSE
 No matter what the pressure, President Roosevelt never lacks the ability to present j eom- pletely charming picture to call
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Girl Goes Off Handle

Daughter, 18, dieting, as she says, but starving herself, as I believe. She weighed l38 pounds, but in two weeks has gone down to 123 pounds. She hardly eats thing and goes without lunch entirely. She looks SO thin and gets so tired out.
 Mrs. c. P) Answer-Reducing at that rate is enough to ruin any ones health, vitality, good looks if any and chance to attain a reasonable de- gree of happiness in life. If the girl is not utterly and really de- mented, it may still save her to read Rules for Reducing" copy send twenty-five cents and stamped pre- addressed envelope. First thing she knows she will find she has de- veloped an assortment of sags, and slacks and it may be too late to re- cover natural resilliency. elasticity. vigor, pep, vite or bounce-which is the feature that distinguishes na- tural youthful beauty from the sad sack type.
 Prenatal Sex
 Is it possible to determine the sex of the child before birth, either by X-ray examination or by the rate of heartbeat?
 (Mrs. c. J.) AnSwer-No. Notion that more rapid fetal heart beat indicates fe- male has not been borne out by ob- Servations in large maternity hos pitals-the rate varies so much from time to time that no reliable pre- diction of sex is possible.
 What to Eat
 I'd give almost anything fl ! could put on a little padding. In, so skinny people are always worry ing about my health, but as 9, matter of fact I'm perfectly healthy :. =. inclose twenty-five cents and stamped addressed envelope, for a copy of the "red book" about foods and diet. and your pamphlet on How to Gain Weight.
 co. M. Al Answer Not perfectly healthy really. but some pounds short of it. Spend a few evenings quietly studying the her book What to East and Why" and hit the hay early instead of tearing around till all hours nights, and first thing you know you1l be letting things out. Copyright 1944, John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
MIR. ENNIS NEW JOB
(Hartford Courant)

The appointment of William G.. Ennis as Deputy Labor Commis- sioner of the State should be viewed with satisfaction by both labor and management. AS Area Manpower Director in Hartford during the past two years, MT. Ennis has shown fairness in ad- ministering the many directives of the Manpower Commission, as well as a keen awareness of their pos- sible disruptive influence on indus try if unwisely applied. At the same time he has enjoyed excellent relations with all labor factions, and has worked closely with them in developing various job-control devices.
 Nor is MT. Ennis a newcomer in this field. He has worked his way up from the bottom of the ladder as an employe of the State of Con- necticut. Originally an employment interviewer, he became sUccessively field supervisor and assistant direc- tor of the Connecticut Employment Service. Following the death of Leonard J. Maloney he was ap- pointed Director of the Employ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23
None To Blame But Ourselves

Final reports of Cleveland, Ohio's, S1O,OOO,OO gas tank explosion and fire indicated death total of over hundred persons and official figures revealed that the total fire loss for the nation will be in the neighborhood of $400,000,00O in 1944.
 Losses commenced to gain noticeably in l941 with accelerated war production. They have risen from $286, 100000 in round figures in 194O, to the present near record level. Not only are dollar totals rising alarmingly, but the fire loss rate IS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-23

CTS. Seventy-five movie exhibi- tors and producers walked il to discuss his birthday campaign against infantile paralysis just af- ter a hectic press conference and just after the President finally calmed a dangerous filibuster against his State Department.
 They came away saying FDR looked calm, cool, and better than ever. They had no idea he had been having a touch time poli- tically. He paid great tribute to what the theatrical world has done to sell war bonds and raise war funds since Pearl Har- bor.
 T have never been able to cease wondering at the remark able energy, initiative and de- votiOn you men show" the President said.
 Copyright, l944, by
 The Bell Syndicate, Incl