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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY

This day on which we pay tribute to those who
have fallen in the wars of this republic is filled with
-. now and deeper meaning for Americans this year
of 1914 AS we observe the occasion IN TRADITIONAL
ceremonies our hearts and minds touch dozen battle
fronts where youngsters we know and love are men
ing their way toward new world free OF fascist
tyranny.
A Memorial day tribute on behalf OF the Negro
people has been drafted by eminent national leaders
which we believe expresses the sentiments OF us all.
We quote:
'On this Memorial day. 1914, the Negro people
ioin with their fellow countrymen in paying special
tribute to those honored dead of this war who have
fallen that our free institutions might stand and
flourish
eve honor Dorie Miller, Robert Brooks and the
countless other Negro soldiers sailors and airmen
who have died in this struggle of all progressive
mankind against the scourge Of fascist barbarism
eve honor the tens of thousands Of other Ameri-
cans who have fallen in our nations cause
eve honor the millions of fallen sons and daugh-
tiers of our valiant allies - Britain, the Soviet Union,
China and all the others, including those Africans,
Indians and other colonial people who have died Tor
the making of free world.
'In thus paying tribute to the honored men and
women of all nations and all people who have gwen
their last full measure of devotion in this peoples
war, we rededcate ourselves to the cause for which
they have died - to wipe every vestige of fascsm
from the face of the earth, to build truly enduring
peace of universal security and freedom.
ITO this end we pledge our utmost support for
the wise and courageous leadership of our Com
Chief in his efforts to defend, strengthen
and extend the area of democracy throughout the
world.
'These are the sentiments Of far more Ameri-
cans than those of the organizations for which we
speak These are the tributes of the entire Negro
people who today join with the nation in honoring
the fallen heroes of freedomloving peoples in every
land"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

Shirley Graham and George d.
Lipscomb have written biography
Of George Washington Carver
Julian Messner, Inc; New York
City. 1914; $3.50. designed for older
children but written with so much
skill and understanding that adults.
too, will fnd it good reading. AL
though Rackham Hollis biography
OF Carver published last year was
a fine work the authors OF the pres
ent book have been able TO make
the young Carver more alive
Through a combination OF excellent
description and an understanding
grasp OF the facts which Careful
research furnished them Miss Ora
ham and Mr.. Lipscomb show the
reader a fuller Carver.
No one reading this book will
easily forget the picture OF young
Carver in his made-over clothes go
ing 10 church or TO school; or ms
kinship with Jaeger who loved the
earth too; or his loneliness with.
out his mother and the sense oil
loss which caused him to keep her
spinning wheel with him through
out his life. II seemed to me that
the earlier years OF Carvers lie
were handled more ably than the
later ones. although the book as
whole is we'll written.
Miss Graham will be remembered
as the composer OF the music
drama "Tom-Tom," produced in
Cleveland by the Cleveland Sum-
mer Opera company and very well
received by the critics. At that
time Miss Graham was student at
Oberlin; later with a masters de-
gree she went South 10 teach. Mr..
Lipscomb is also former teacher
in Southern colleges but now de-
votes most Of his time TO writing
X X X
Carey McWilliams who has been
actively pointing out the dangers
OF the campaign Of intolerance be-
ing waged against the japanese on
the West Coast has an article, "Ra-
cism on the West Coast in the
current May 29D New Republic.
Mr.. McWillisms dates the present
agitation aimed at the eventual re-
movsl OF persons OF japanese an
cestry from the United States from
January. le43" He quotes one OF
the leaders OF the movement as
saying:
+" we should strike now.
while the sentiment over the coun-
try is right. The feeling OF the
East will grow more bitter before
the war is over and IL We begin now
to try 10 shut out the japanese. aft
or the war We have chance OF
accomplishing something
This article is the first OF two
which Mr.. sMcWilliams has written
on the subject for the New Re-
public he has also written a book,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

nomic life. 7; IS the ever dripping
water that eventually wears away
the stone. 1t is the explosive which
blows the door ajar.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Public Health Notes
Nv CLEMENT SCOTT Nd DpH

Somewhere in the history OF our
customs. the hot days OF the sum-
mer months gained the name Of
"dog-days" There is no reason
why there should be more mad dogs
in these days than others except
that dogs have more freedom 10
run about the community. Like
any other disease rabies or hydro
phobia is caused by germ and is
spread by transmission from dis
eased cases TO those who are ex-
posed and unprotected
In Detroit, during the past three
weeks. an average OF % persons
have been bitten by dogs each
week. To date this year over 1900
persons have suffered dog bite and
429 OF these have seemed dangerous
enough TO require the Pasteur treat
ment.
Almost all animals and some
birds can contract rabies and trans
nit the disease The dog being
the most popular domestic pet is
the greatest hazard although wolf
bites are considered the most dam
gerous, cat bites next and dog bites
third. The germ or virus as il is
called. does not penetrate the UNI
broken skin but as il is in the saliva
OF the infected animal a bite is a
perfect method OF transmission.
The virus travels from the site OF
the infection along the nerve trunks
TO- the brain and without specific
treatment before the brain is in
volved il causes death.
In case OF dog bite. report Il 70
The police Immediately. Take care
10 trace the ownership OF the dog
and have him watched for ten DAYS
either by the owner or preferably
by the municipal officers at the
dog pound IL tAe dog becomes Ill
or dies. his brain must be exam
inei for diagnosis OF the disease.
Consequently no animal suspected
OF rabies should be dubbed or shot
in The head. A person bitten in
the face or head should not wait
taiS period before consulting a phy.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

an iron pipe when arguments and
reason had failed.
IN SPITE OF the condemnation
heaped upon the heads OF labor
a2iiators by some in our group, the
fact is that they have done a fair
job in bringing to the race larger
share OF lie and liberty and Secur-
Ing for il the right 10 pursue hap
plness. The Negro in the South
finds lie little more bearaole be-
cause labor leaders. radicals and
liberals have had the courage and
fortitude 10 keep up all everlasting
agitation. Many evil practices
against the Negro have been curbed
and some stopped altogether be.
cause OF ceaseles agitation. We do
ourselves a greater injustice than
we do anybody else when we I'm.
derestimate the service being rem.
dered the race by those whe
agitate.
WE. THE NEGRO. need, not less
but more forceful agitation. Dirty
alleys. Uttered streets. sub-standard
housing. inadequate education. I'm.
warranted police brutality, diScrim.
inaiion, segregation and lynch-lsw
We will have with us always unless
we are willing 10 do battle against
them.
We Negro people take too much
lying down. We accept defeat after
defeat without a squawk We And
ourselves too many times left hold.
ing an empty bag. when a little
intelligent agitation would often
bring worthwhile results.
This agitation must not be car.
ried on in hit or miss fashion. il
so, we will defeat our own purpose.
II should be properly organized and
directed IL We are 10 obtain the de-
sired results.
We have some organizations now
attempting 10 carry on intelligent
and properly directed agitation.
They deserve the support OF every
person interested in justice and fair
play. Our Negro news weeklies
are our chief instruments OF agi.
tation. You should stand by them.
Stop frowning upon those who ag!-
tate. Yes, the word "agitate" 10
mighty close 10 the word fight"
Well suppose il is. As a group We
must fight IL we are 10 live, for
towards die.
WE OWE much 70 those who
have the wisdom 10 harness the
powers OF agitation.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
A JOB TO BE DONE

We have been told many times that "the meek
shall inherit the earth" but we are sure that there
are many thousands of Detroit war workers who
will settle right now for single house. After months
of planning and fancy talk about the housing needs
and the urgency of the present crisis, the sad fact
remains, mobs of homeless workers still roam the
streets in search of shelter which does not exist
Last week the realty moguls who build cities
in the wilderness and create miracles out of sand
and stone officially recognized that in the shadow
of the city hall there dwell unhoused thousands most
OF whom are good soldiers in the battles of produc
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
TWO Will Honor
Natl Vice Pres.
Wit h Reception

The International Workers Order.
leading inter-racial fraternal so.
ciety, announced today that the 10.
ceptlon and dance being held At the
IL Horsemen Civic Center on Sun
day evening, June 4. will feature n
BALLOTS FOR SOLuuERS"
booth. Under the slogan. DON'T
LET YOUR SOLDIER LOSE HIS
BALLOT" TWO girls will dis.
tribute ballot applications 10 be
mailed TO servicemen by their fam.
lilies and friends. This will be the
opening gun in the campaign Of tho
Owl TO speed getting ballots into
the hands OF service men and
women from Michigan.
The reception and dance on juno
I is being held in honor Of Mrs.
Louise Thompson Patterson, ma
tional vice president Of the Interna-
tional Workers Order. and q promi-
nent figure in community affairs in
New York and Chicago. The pro-
gram will start al PM. 10 be fol-
lowed By dancing 10 the music OF
Ted Reeves aud his orchestra.
Speakers will be Mr.. Shelton
Tapes, DR.. James J. McClendon,
and {. LeBron Simmons
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Me, 5t,a@
Negro
~ WILLIAM L. SHeRRitl

nomic life. II Is the ever dripping
water that eventually wears away
the stone. II is the explosive which
blows the door ajar.
* 4: n
AGITATORS HAVE DONE a hne
job in the field of labor They
have struggled hard and long
against the injustice Of long hours
and low wages. The man farthest
down enjoys better housing, better
food, and better working conditions
because OF labor agitators.
A few years ago the bosses
worked you as hard and as long
as they desired and paid you what
ever they cared 10. But the fact
that in most industries a laborer
works from six 10 eight hours a
day under more desirable working
conditions. gets periodical pay raises
and vacations with pay is due large
ly 10 the work OF agitators. Or
should ! say, crusaders. who braved
public opinion and dared danger
in an attempt 10 right a wrong.
X X X
AGITATION HAS DONE a fair
job in compelling the government
and the owners and controllers Of
wealth TO be more considerate OF
the welfare and security OF the
average citizen. They did their bit
TO create relief agencies, which
were necessary during the depres-
sion. and which we find ourselves
unable 10 completely dispense with
even now. The fact is that prac-
ticaly all Of the socisl-economic leg
islation that has been passed in
recent years is the result. in a large
measure. Of sustained agitation by
persons labeled radicals and Lib
erals.
None can dispute the FAC: that the
advantages enjoyed by the laborer
today would not be theirs were il
not for those who continually agi-
tated aud sometimes went so far
as 10 throw a brick-bat or WELD
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
~ BOOK NQTESk*
GERTRUDE SCOTT MARTIN

"Prejudice-The japanese Ameri-
cans: Symbol OF Racial Intoler-
ance" which is to be published in
August by Little, Brown and Com
pany.
y * *
Elizabeth Halves who has been
writing that stimulating series Of
articles on Detroit for the Free
Press came very near the true state
Of affairs when she said that De-
troit forces its women 10 stay 25
years behind times. In preceding
articles Miss Halves has correctly
analysed the situation in Detroit:
its challenge, and its dangers with
particular emphasis on the dangers
OF home grown fascism.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

to the Negro people. the masses OF
people may think that they are hit
ting at southern Democrats by vot-
ing for a Republican Congress. II
we look closely enough at the rec
ord, II will be revealed that wher-
ever the issue was. progress vs.. re-
action, we found the northern
Democrats voting for progress. and
the northern Republicans and the
southern Democrats voting for re-
action. I am not so naive as to be-
lieve that these northern Democrats
voted for progress out OF the good
ness Of their hearts. They did vote
for progress because they were un-
der the leadership Of q progressive
and human President, buttressed by
an enlightened and responsible lib
eral labor movement, church forces
and progressive men and women OF
all shades of political opinion. II
Is reasonable to believe that the
Republicans tied I'm with southern
Democrats to stifle the progress OF
the people because the Republicans,
too, are dedicated to q program OF
reaction. The alliance between
southern Democrats and northern
Republicans is more than unholy.
II stinks to high heaven.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

ton. But like the timorous pussyfooters of the
Federal Housing Agencies these private realty bosses
find it much easier to talk than act Neither the
public nor private building interests of the city of
Detroit ready to let the hammers fly and provide
the housing which is required now. The private
builders are chasing profits, the government boys
are chasing rainbows and upwards of twenty thou
sand Negro war workers are chasing each other off
their favorte street corners
Down at the city hall our Mayor is wringing his
hands like Hamlet hoping that his newly recruited
storm troopers will keep Detrots unhappy citizens
from battling up and down the avenue. We cannot
understand the mental processes of our city fathers
who will make speeches about the housing night
mare every hour on the hour and yet will not lift
finger to solve problem which is packed with
more dynamite than an English ammunition dump.
The plain fact seems to be that every agency,
private, federal and municipal, which could do some
thing about this crisis is paralyzed by fear They
still think housing is racial problem and overlook
the obvious truth that housing is human problem
and that human beings regardless of race must have
housing for social living. Rather than risk trouble
by building houses, they blindly adhere to a do
nothing policy which in reality assures plenty of
trouble
Henry N Johnson past president of the Detroit
Real Estate Board, IN his speech on housing last
week, stated "While this condition may not have
been the cause of our riots it most certainly
a contributing factor He stated another truth
when he declared: "Let me warn you that the adop-
ton of rigid race restrictions in your neighborhood
is not solution" While we do not agree with many
of the things advocated by Mr.. Johnson he cited
facts which cannot be long ignored in Detroit.
Our greatest disappointment has come from the
Federal Housing Agencies which have the money
and the authority to build the homes war workers
so desperately need. The Federal representatives
have been frightened by the city administration
which is pledged to keep the races in separate areas
of the city, Instead of ignoring the profascist atti-
tudes of these political takers who would sell their
souls to the devil in order to maintain themselves
in office the Federal representatives have been try
ing to win them over by fancy talk and cajolery.
We believe that the peace of Detroit and the
welfare Of our war workers demands an end to this
|procrastnation The agencies which can relieve
the housing crisis have job to do which must not
be ham-strung by political or racial considerations
These are times for stern which can result
in definite action Immediately. Delay hurts the
war effort and threatens all the progress we have
made toward building great city where human
decency and good citizenship will be the rule rather
than the exception.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

AGITATION-WHAT \ TRULY
BIG WORD! II is a simple looking
word. but every letter in il is
packed with power. Agitation is
a perfectly legitimate word. too,
and the act of agitation is a per-
fectly legitimate act.
Those who agitate are not "out
OF line" They are not plaques on
society. traitors. unpaUiotic-nor
are they persons to be abhorred.
On the contrary-agitators are the
vitamins OF our society. Socrates,
agitator: Martin Luther. agitator;
Joan OF Arc. agitator: George Wash
ington. Patrick Henry. Tom Paine,
agitators: Lovejoy. Greeley, Fred
erick Douglass. Sojourner Truth
all agitators: Eugene " Debbs-
agitator: Jesus Christine greatest
agitator Of them all
Agitation has its place and func-
ton in our social. political and eco
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

s!cian. Persons who own dogs
should have their pets inoculated
each year 10 prevent rabies Stray
dogs should be impounded or should
have responsible owners found FOG
them. ----
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

Primary Election will be held July
II. IL Is your solemn and moral turS
10 register and Vote.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1944-01-21
BY Marion Freed

Sunday night, December 26,
.943, was the occasion Of a CITY,
vide gathering of Young Judeans
ranging in age from 10 to IT
years. Participants in the i'm
pressive service were from the
five active clubs, junior and SEN
ior. Carole Dwoskin, Paul Strauss,
Idalene Portnoy, Herbert Sohn,
Edith Iassk, Sabina Reiser, Faga
Lea Morgenstern took part. Mr..
w. Reiser served as master of GER
emonies. Dancing followed. Mrs.
Mac Presser was hostess for the
evening assisted by Mrs. Nathan
Lazarus.
Unfortunately there was not
the response anticipated by the
Youth Commission. In numbers,
yes, the result was satisfactory,
but in religious reverence and re-
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1944-01-21
Report Is Made On Young Judea

spect for serious presentations
the result was far from reflecting
the efforts of the synagogues and
parents. Much education remains
to be done. The time is now. The
people are you. The scene is here.
All we need is more action.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
See LEGlSLAT RE-page .
speed Victory, Buy MORE Bonds
Ceilings Will
be Announced

Washington. Feb. 7-INS-Gov.
eminent officials said today cell
ings and support prices on the
1914 vegetable crop will be an
nounced Feb. 10 TO 10 in answer to
farmer complaints that delayed
action is threatening the food
production program.
1t Is expected that War Food Ad-
ministrator Marvin Jones will out
line most support prices at either
the same level-or higher-than
those in effect last year reflecting
increased party indexes
This may result in higher vege-
table prices at the consumer lev
els. a spokesman declared.
Announcements by both WA
and the Office OF Price Admins
tration on supports and ceilings
will be made at a nationwide
meeting of Gamers in Chicago
next week.
An OPA spokesman said can
ners will be given a broad out
line" on vegetable ceilings and
stated prices will be issued prog
ressively to handle crops in
the order OF their maturity.
Farm Bureau presidents from Il
northeastern states have charged
that a lack OF ceilings or support
prices is causing farmers to de-
lay spring planting and is imperil-
ing the nations food output this
year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
New Party in
State Sought

Lansing. Mich. Feb. ZAP A
group seeking to join labor and ag
ricultural organizations into a com.
mon political front for possible es-
adjustment OF a new party In Mich
igan has called a conference in De
troit March and to plan STRAIT
egg.
The printed call was issued by a
self-styled Michigan Committee for
the Promotion OF a Farmer Labor
Party, which would unite the Con
gress OF Industrial Organization
CCIO) and the Michigan Federation
OF Labor. agricultural organizations
and others. The Socialist party In
Michigan said II would have repre-
sentatiyes at the meeting.
Leaders said they intended TO ad-
wise labor union members to cut
ties with established parties and
start one OF their own. The call for
the Detroit meeting went out under
the caption. I'VE Want New
Political Party" and criticized
both Democrats and Republicans.
The announcement said the meet
ing was called solely to discuss
plans for building the new party.
which some members suggested
might be known as the American
Commonwealth Party. 1t will be
attended by delegates from local
trade unions and farm organiza.
lions with representatives not nee
essarily empowered to commit their
organization TO anV -nolicy
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
speed Victory. Buy MORE Bonds
Nominations For Motion
Picture Awards Announced

Hollywood, Feb. ms With
competition keener than ever be-
fore, the Academy OF Motion Pic
ture Arts and Sciences today an.
nounced nominations for the 10th
annual awards for outstanding
achievement in the film industry.
From these FIVE feminine stars
one will be chosen 20 receive the
priced oscar. or gold trophy for
the best performance OF l9i3: Jean
Arthur. lngrid Bergman, Joan Fon-
tame. Greer Carson and Jennifer
Jones.
Jean Arthur was nominated for
her part in The More the Mer-
rier". lngrid Bergman for For
Whom the Bell Tolls; Joan Fon-
tame for The Constant Nymph
Greer Carson for "A.adame Cur.e",
and Jennifer Jones for The Song
OF Bernadette'.
Male star nominees for the COS.
car were Humphrey Gogart for
his work IN "Casablanca" Cary
Cooper for For Whom the Bell
Tolls: Paul Lukas for Watch on
the Rhine; Walter Pidgeon for
Madame Curie". and Mickey Roo
ney for The Human Comedy.
Out OF a group Of 10 major pc
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Solons Given
Juvenile Law.

Lansing, Feb. 7-AP-Members
of the house Of representatives, in
tent on avoiding time consuming
controversy. looked with misgiving
toward tonight's scheduled start OF
debate on a bill strengthening
Michigan's juvenile law code.
The far-reaching measure would
write into the law drastic proce-
dures allowing the punishment of
parents who violate probate court
orders for care Of the health, edu-
cation, morals and physical we'll
being OF their children.
To critics who contend the mea-
sure goes too far proponents reply
it contains ample safeguard against
injustice.
They contend II would establish
new protection for the child by
allowing preliminary investigation
OF complaints. so that II there
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
bVssu VluIUIy' bHy MONH hUu'
.Slush Adds
.Zest toDriive

Snow and slush. added zest this
afternoon to the waste paper sal.
wage drive being conducted at Ypsi-
lanti High School TO relieve the ma
tional shortage.
Classes we're dismissed for the
afternoon and children started
securing the city at 1890 for bun.
dies. Some drew them In carts. 9TH
ers used bicycles and still others
lugged them in their arms. For piles
too large for any Of these methods,
trucks were available.
At the rear Of the school. children
we're piling up the paper on impro-
ylsed tables made from bleacher
boards and saw horses. There II
was efficiently bundled ready for
transfer to the loading point. At
2:10 the first freight-car was filled
and the youngsters had good start
on the second.