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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
Committee OF
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completed by the committee at a
later date, embodied the opinion,
that the Committee OF One Hun
dred should seek the improvement
of the schools now provided Tor
Negroes; asked the state legisla-
ture to provide aid in the form
of buttons for Negro students OF
the state designing a professional
education, to urge the construc-
ton and development of the Negro
Youth Delinquent Home at Ray
mond as originally planned by
the state legislature, urged the
creation of public parks for Ne
groes out of state funds; authorized
the executive secretary to use the
proper medium of publicity in
furthering the work of the COM
mittee, and endorsed the principal
of equalization of teachers salaries.
The Committee on resolutions
was composed as follows: Rev. R,
A. Scott of Jackson, Chairman;
Mrs Rose D. Cole, of Monticello;
Pres. j. l.. Reddix, Jackson Col
lege, Prof. l.. B. Turner, KosicEs-
ko, Rev. E. D. Barnes, Collins;
Miss B. j. Lemons, Pontotoc; Mrs,
Selma Trigg. Hattiesburg; C.. T
Butler, of Meridian and Mrs. Dol
ly Handy of Liberty.
During the luncheon in the coll
leee Dining room. Percy Greene,
Editor of the jackson Advocate.
delivered the luncheon address and
dealt with the need for develop
ment of great newspapers in the
state in order to furnish the
publicity, and better aid the work
of the Committee of one hundred
and other organizations in the
state working for the advance
ment of the Negro group.
During the afternoon session a
period memorializing those who
have passed since the last meet
ing was held A period in memory
of the late Governor Paul B. john
son was observed, with remarks by
Rev. r. w. Woullard, of Hatties-
burg. Others memorialized dur
ing the period with short remarks
we're: Dr. A. A. Cosey, by Rev.
E. l.. Winder, Henry c. Griffin by
Carsey Hall, Prof. VIM. H. Holtz-
claw, Or, by A. j. Finch, and G..
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
Breakfasts To
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SOOndents will be heard as well
They will interview cOlored heroes
who have come back from the war
fronts, too. An overseas pickup
will bring i'm one Of the war CORE
spondents direct from theatre
CT operations.
POWELL TO SPEAK
Willie Bryant and members OF
his u. S. o. overseas unit which
entertained troops recently. will
be heard also. And there will he
statement on The Negro Press
and the war Effort by DR. G. 3.
Powell editor of the New York
Amsterdam News.
The Columbia program on
Monday, February 20 from
1880 p. M. to IL midnight, will
feature Duke Ellirst0n's or
chestra, Paul Robson the
Wings Over Jordan Choir ami
four Negro war correspond
entS direct from their over
seas posts in the European
and Pacific theatres.
Other numbers Include Juan
Hernandez in a narration on the
purposes of the observance, state
mcnt by President Roosevelt, and
the interview of a Mrchant Marine
Liberty ship captain.
1.-The Negro Soldier From Bunk
er Hill to Guadalcanal" will be
dramatized by Carlton Moss and
John H. SengStacke. president of
The Chicago Defender and Of the
Negro Newspaper Publishers AS
ISOLATION. will make a statement
nthe Negro Press.
Tentatively, there is also dra-
mat:zation of rhe construction OF
the Alcan Highway. featuring
Negro member of the Engineering
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
Rev. Coleman
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interested in the great work OF
the Red Cross, and willing to heip
in the coming campaign, make IL
known to him or other persons
connected with the organization
stating that those who may not
be personally called upon Snoulo
in no manner consider themselves
sighted or their SERVES unwelcohl
ed.
The first meeting of the group
was held at Central Church Wed
nesday night and plans were maze
and discussed concerning the con-
duct of the Campaign and was
attended by a number OF well
known community leader.
Rev Coleman announced that
the quota for the Negro Division
had been fixed at $l75O.OO, and
expressed the hope that an even
greater amount can be raised by
the group, and pointed out that
this and every other opportunity
that came our way was a challenge
us as citizens of the community,
and each of us should make 1t our
responsibility to see that their De
no failure, once the responsibility
is accepted
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26

He was employed by a local
laundry firm as pickup and ce-
livery man. He had brought cur
laundry and placed 1t on the diVan
In the living room. After placing
ii there he had to wait a few min
utes while l wrote a check. He was
! In the living room of respectable
American home, lady was pres
ent. I could see that both instinct
and training were urging that man
| to react as a gentleman should IN
such a situation.
/ COURTESY STRUGGLING
| knew that courtesy, elemental
/ chivalry and common decency
were struggling for a hearing in
that mans mind as he stood there
| In my living room with his hat
on.
He would have been a gentleman
if he could, bat ne was bound
mind, and soul by the ShackleS OF
prejudice and the myth of racial
superiority, which have held,, and
are holding his SECTION OF me
country in a bondage, which tlp to
the present, neither education ror
religion nor enlightened self-in-
terest have been able to break.
With mingled emotions I watch
ed the little drama, so simple, and
vet so profoundly significant being
enacted in that room. I couldn't
find it in my heart to blame the
man. I pitied him. For all the
bondage known and experienced by
mankind, none is SO cruel and in
exorable as that which enSlaves
the mind and will.
SYMBOL OF SOUTH
That man standing there with
his hat on when all his finer and
nobler impulses dictated that he
should remove it, was a pathetic
symbol of the South today, that
knows that democracy and racial
segregation and discrimination are
mutually exclusive and contradic-
tory concept, and is unable because
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
FROM MY STUDY
WINDOW
He Couldn't Remove His Hat

of accepted attitudes and patterns
of behavior to give a hearing to
the dictates of justice and equal
rights for all men.
l firmly believe that the South
desires to solve her terrific race
problem by according full rights OF
manhood and citizenship to Der
black brothers. But even according
to the testimony of some of her
most distinguished and devoted
sons, they will never relinguish
their prejudices and ingrained
theories of racial purity and SUI
periority to the extent of making
such action possible.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
What S The
Answer?
BY W. DOUGLAS BROWN
for AMP

/. Who is founoer Of the Nation
&, Freedom Day Movement?
2. What was the first Negro
educational institution to purchase
$4,000 worth Of defense bonds?
8. What is The only daily and
Sunday Negro newspaper in the
United States9
4. Who is Mildred Lewis?
S. BY whom was Lincoln Uni
versity of Missouri founded?
6. Who was the first president
of Lincoln University of Missouri?
T. Who was Madame 5isserretta
Jones?
HERE'S THE ANSWER
/. Major r. r. Wright.
2. Atlanta University, Georgia
8. Atlanta Daily WORLD.
d. Twelve year OH Negro child
prodigy, VINO recently made her
debut as guest. pianist with the
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
S. BY soldiers Of the 62nd ana
65tb United States Colored in1an-
tries in 1866.
g. Richard B. Foster, an army
officer. n
7. The famous Negro sing:ng
star, popularity known as hi"ch
Patti.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26

entail Club of the University of Chi
cago, held at the Brent House on
the University campus Speaking
on Minority Groups and Social
Work" Mr. Washington discussed
the difficulties growing out of
racial prejudice and methods of
overcoming tn eSame encountered
by social working among minority
groups. He also discussed "a Min
GRITTY Group Survival Strategy in
the Present Changing Socio-eco-
nomic Order" For this special
dinner, the Oriental Club, which
is composed in the most part of
Chinese, invited representatives of
other nationalities and ethnic
groups, who were also graduate
students at the University, includ-
ing ARABIA, Hindus, Koreans, and
natives of such South American
countries as Panama and Peru.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26

tain employees in the organlza-
ton. who are eligible for a DE-
ferred classification. But he re-
ceiyed no such notice before
change in his classification.
Mr.. Scott, as General Manager,
has had considerable dealings with
This local board in reference to oc-
cupational deferments for certain
employees of the staff. He also SAID
that Is employees Of the organiza-
ton are now serving in the armed
services of their country, and add
ed that the organization is now
operating with a skeleton force. be-
inc unable to replace the losses
with trained and competent help
in which field there now exists a
great shortage Of manpower.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26

JuQgeQ from MS
general appear
ance and bear
ing that he mad
had at least a
high school edu-
cation Or its
equivalel.o. He
was a clean-cut,
energetic, healthy
specimen of the
American man
hood which has
not yet been re-
Questioned for
service in the
Armed forces.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
Mothers Comforting Hands
SOOttle Colds Aches

When colds strike in the home there is
always added assurance when the Tnedl-
cation is applied with the sympathetic
touch that only mothers hands possess.
And mothers have their own way to treat
colds miseries. Thousands upon thou
sands of mothers know from long expe-
rience that one good way to relieve cold 8
muscular aches-loosen tight coughs and
soothe congested nostrils is to use Pene-
tro-an excellent vaporizing counter ir-
ritant. Here is modern scientltlc medlca,
tion in q base containing old-fashioned
mutton suet. Penetro works fast to bring
relief. Itdisappearsq quickly when you rub
it on. And above all, it won't blister or
burn. It's stainless-white with an agree
able aromatic odor and 10 always pleas
ant to use. Once you try Penetro, you'll
always want to keep it handy for that
next cold. II not delighted-the pur-
chase price will be efunded-25c-dou-
Bile supply Doc. Always demand Penetro.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26

For years the first thought OF
millions at the first warning of
colds painful discomforts has been
st. Joseph Aspirin. Now with colds
SO widespread, these and more mil
lions are taking st. Joseph Aspirin
to help ease pain in colds aching
bodies and muscles, and for colds
headaches. Many also use it as a
gargle to quickly reduce the pain
and soreness Of colds sore throat
st. Joseph Aspirin meets every re-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
New Victims Seeking Relief Daily
FromPa ain In Colds Aching Muscles
First Thought of Millions NolD First Step of Millions

quirement of the United States
Pharmacopoeia for strength and pu-
rity. So why pay more or why ever
accept less than the guarantee OF
speed, quality and economy you
get in St. Joseph Aspirin, worlds
largest seller at 10c. Save more on
larger sizes, SO tablets 20c, 100 for
35c. For your assurance look on
the box and on each genuine pure
aspirin tablet inside, for the nation
ally famous name-"St. Joseph.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
Anti-POll
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rost. He is expected to return the
first of the week
just prior to his leaving the city,
Sen. McCarran is reported to
have given assurance to Sen Mead
CD of New York that he would
call up the measure on his return
from Nevada, provided the three
pieces of must" legislation v'tre
out of the way.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
Rescue Is Made

Continued from Page u
the time of the story, was in COM
mand OF Lieutenant Commander
Ralph r. Curry OF the Coast
Guard.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26

AND THERE IN LAY the tragedy
Of his situation. / chose the word
carefully. 1t wasn't that he would
not remove his hat he couldn't. l
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
Washington Speaks
To Oriental Club
OF Chicago Univ.

CHICAGO-(S N 81 - Forrester
B. Washington, director OF the
Atlanta University School OF Sociai
Work, was guest speaker at
recent dinner meeting of the ORR
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
BUY BONDS
GIVE YOUR
HEAD COLD
MMnE Hk@w

It's easy. Quick, too You'll breathe
dFeer almost instantly when you put
just two drops Penetro Nose Drops
in each nostril. They're tops in drops,
top-quality guaranteed. Real pre-
scription-type medication containing
genuine ephedrine. Feel them soothe
as they act for greater comfort you
feel better, feel more like yourself
again. They openupthat cold-clogged
nose and give your head cold air.
Economical. Generous size, 25c, 219
times as much in the SOC size. Cau-
ton: Use only as directed. Demand
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-26
IF RHEUMATIC PAIN
HAS YOU DOSING AND HOPING

Then prove to yourself sUltaf effec-
tire results you can get nOtU
.Uifh this medicine
Open your own way toward deliverance
others have enjoyed. Make up your mind
you're going to use something that gets
20 work on rheumatic pain. You want
help you can feel. So get C-2223, if you
suffer from rheumatic pain or muscu-
lar aches. Don't be put off with ifs or
butts. Caution: Use only as directed.
First bottle purchase price refunded if
not satisfied. Goo and $I.oo. get C-22z3.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Pdrk-Ti|ford
HitsNewHigh

NEW YORK, May 26 (UP)-
Stock prices held narrowly around
the previous closing levels in OPEN
ing trading today. cotton held
unchanged to 5 points higher.
Bonds were irregular.
Park e. Tilford. Inc. opened on
1000 shares at Sc, a new high and
up is. National Distillers firmed
fractionally and Hiram Walker
held unchanged. In addition to
Park & Tilford, number of other
large blocks appeared on the open
ing, including 200 Armour & Co.,
at 5%, up II; 1.500 Allied Stores
at 162s. unchanged; 1000 Allie
ghany Corp. at 2h. unchanged.
After opening at 25%. off II. Ana
conda sold on 1900 shares at 25la.
Rails, motors and steel shares
did little on the opening. Com
mercial Credit dropped nearly a
point on overnight news of cut
in dividend.
After the opening Park & Til
ford climbed TO 9634 for a net
gain of 29s points. Allied Stores
turned moderately active around
its opening price of 1917.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26

FRUITs-Apples, Baldvins fancy. s4.li
hu.: No.A /, S3n $50: Northern Spys
fancy S4.1f bu.: No. /. SO. 5Od375
steele's Red fancy A14 bu: No /
$3.50 2 B. rs Note-Ceiling price on apples
Nit is-lb. bu.
VEGETABLE GREENS sorr,I. 75a COO
bu. Spinach, fancy, 81 Is 1s-lb. bu. No
l. 75d eOc. Kale. SlHl35 bu Green
onions so n e0c dor. bchs. Mustard greens
No /, 75cdsi hu. Turnip greens. No. J.
7Sc q 81 bu.
LETTUCE AND SALAD GREENS
Leaf lettuce. S1.50T1.65 hu Parsley,
curly. 81 IS N I so doz bchs.
VEGETABLES - spara.
gus. fancy, 81 so dor bchs. No /. 9Oc q
81 rs Beets. topped. No. 1. 81 $50 bu.
Broccoli. No. 1. $3.50 bu. Carrots, topped
No. 1. S1.25d1.50 bu. Celery Root. No
l. 81 50d3 bu. Chives 75n e0c don
Leeks. No. l. 81 5oh2 dz. bch. Psrsnips
fancy. 50 bu.; No. !. 50 q 3. so. Potatoes
No I. 81 50n3 100 lbs Rutabagas. No
/, S1al25 bu. Radishes. red, outdoor
fancy. 75c dor bchs No. /. so o soc; long
white. 81 dor bchs Turnips. topped. No
1. GOO p$i.25 bu. Rhubarb, outdoor. 500
EGGs-LarSe. sloau sO-doI. cas-.
medium. xs.50G9.
PLANTs--V Vegetables. misc, 81 a so
nat: cabbage 90c GSl.25 flowers, misc
81 SOFA fat; Pansy, No. !, $50 $50
Saliva. 81 nat
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Suggestions Pay

If you have any doubts Of the
efficacy of the employee sug-
gestion plan. which has speeded
production and effected savings
in most of Detroit's war plants,
G. !. Wilson's recent report TO
General Motors employees should
settle the question conclusively.
He stated that suggestions had
been received from 25,000 en-
ployes and the company had
paid out war bond awards
totalling 1856, 900 in 1913.
Among the highlights of the
l6-page illustrated report were
these fact: In 1913 GIN war
production amounted TO more
than three and a half billion
d ollars: total employment
during the year hit an all-time
peak and at years end $4,000
persons were on the pay rolls;
in United States plants there
were $4,000 hourly rate em-
ployes. of whom $4,000 were
women; total pay rolls for the
year reached an all-time record
of 81 1927 600, 900; and 1913 aver
age hourly earned wage rate for
GIN employees in the United
States was rs per cent higher
than the average for all man.
ufacturing industries.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
u. 5. Output
1888 Billions

WASHINGTON. May 26 (UP)
This country's gross national
production of goods and services
reached the astounding sum OF
SlSS. 0O0. 100000 in 1913, WPB
chairman Donald NJ. Nelson told
House appropriations subcom-
mittee.
His testimony was revealed with
the publication of transcripts OF
the subcommittee hearings on
the war agencies appropriation
bill. carrying funds for fiscal l945
operations Of II agencies includ-
ing WPB.
Nelson said mot less than half"
of the SlSS,O0O, 100000 was war
expenditures, while the remainder
represented civilian goods and
services. He estimated that war
production costs for the current
calendar year would drop TO about
S74. 500. 100000, of which ST., 000,-
100000 would be for munitions
and materials.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Michigan Oil
Cut Ordered

LANSING, May % CUP)-Re-
auctions in the allowable produc-
ton of two northern Michigan oil
fields, ordered Wednesday by the
state oil advisory board will go
into effect June l, it was an
nounced today by p j. Hoffmas<
ter. state supervisor of wells. +
The board ordered the allowable
production for the Fork field in
Mecosta County reduced from $50
barrels per day 10 125 barrels for
wells located on 40-acre sites. 1t
also ordered reduction of 262 II
barrels per day TO $50 barrels for
the Rose Lake field in Osceola
County
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
What S New
In Business
Enoineer 10 Aid
Smaller Companies
By WARD SCHULTZ

Appointment OF Walter y.
Walls as engineer 10 assist
smaller plants IN obtaining war
work has been announced by
y. a. Dimitry. manager of the
Detroit district office of the
Smaller War Plants Corp. This
office Is located in the Boule-
ward Building. Room 424, and
Wells may he reached IN this
office by phoning TR 2-i9OO.
His years Of practical ensi-
neerinC experience in production
shops and As shop Superintend-
ent OF the National Youth Adj
miniStratlon shops in Detroit,
make him well qualified 10 rem
der assistance. and advice to
plants IN this area. Wells was a
wee president of the United
Automobile workers when that
organization was first formed.
During the past year he has
been associated with the Norge
Corp. AluSkegon Heights. Mich,
and The Bendix Home Appliance
Corp, South Bend, Ind, acting
as assistant 10 the labor rela-
tons managers of these two
plants.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Army Refuses
10 Handle Sales

WASHINGTON. May 26 (UP)
Maj. Gen. l.. ID. Clay of the
army service forces said today
that the war department wants
nothing TO do with the disposal Of
surplus war material.
TeStifying e before the House
military affairs committee. Clay
said the department desired legis-
lation covering such sales, but
asked that all surplus goods not
required by the army be turned
over to a centralized agency for
disposal.
Clay admitted that there has
been some waste in army disposal
OF army surplus material to date.
but added that the amount com-
pared with procurement was very
small
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
COAL SHORTAGE

Goal supplies viii he short
by about 100000 TIM tons
next year.
3-Some OF the new things"
which have been brought out
during the war will increase the
effectiveness Of the automobile
and probably make its use
greater than anything contem-
plated at the present time"
4-Plane production, which
passed the 5000 mark in March.
is about the peak the military
seems TO feel will be necessary"
-Peniciffin production in
July will be 10 times the entire
output in 1943.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Plane Output
Cufback Seen

WASHINGTON, May 26-Ths
my soon will announce a gen.
erai cutback in It's aircraft pr
duction schedules of shorter-rang'y
fighting planes and possibly OF
light and medium bombers.
The result Will be a concentra-
ton on long-range fighters and
the heaviest bombers. such as the
giant B-29, A new plane which is
about twice the size Of the Flying
Fortress
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Advertising and SaIesmanship Necessary

One able middle manufacturer B. Heacock chair
of the executive the Caterpillar Tractor
said to me that he thought ability to convert wartime
knowhow into high standard of living after the depended
the revival the craftsmanship advertising He
pointed that creative selling by gavanng and desires
will stimulate the desire hard productivity
In ssSng the chronological advances during the Hea
cock spoke increased knowledge of handle
metals improved machine tools and oolng engineering which
s1es jobs for the worker and the whole tendency bypass
Tdiou order quickly and better
methods He concluded that have the facilities and the know
rising standard of after the He emphasized
Importance restoring incentives that leaders and the rank
and file would make the effort needed to convert poentaes
MO act
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Coming Invasion May Cause Change in Plans

Since the situation fluid subject
ais growing incidental difficult
generaze the subject The changes of which speak
cutbacks and shifts needs
having finished muniton contracts again making products for
the railroads.
plants making products where
they still working exclusively for the the
version is incomplete
The physical engineering reconversion described by
the He pointed out that
big job will be psychological reconverson his
selling staff begin merchandise products 10 nd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26

slightly excessive for reduced demand on
the close Elsewhere accumulation AT times
became serious. Good and choice is0-270
lbs. sold Al the kl3 20 support price. Ship
pers were rather free buyers ~ is0-i7S
lbs. at Sl2d IL IS and i40-15e lbs. at Sii
dii26. Heavy hogs were dull through
out. most 270-30O lbs, Sl2. 3o0-350 lbs
Sill i0d1is5; 350-400 lbs. S11.15. All
weights ~ sows hulked at Sq.751 1923
SHEEP Weeks salable receipts. g. 400.
Marketing Of sheep and lambs dropped 70
smallest volume ~ the year and deteriorat-
ing quality indicated approaching end Of
the fed lamb season. All interests wanted
choice lambs but lower grades were neg
lected Choice sborn lambs with No
and pelts topped al SIS; most good and
choice kinds with No pelts, $ll25T
1913: common and medium grades carry
ing uneven pelts mainly 1Ii3.50; culls
mostly S6h 10. These prices for lambs
were unevenly steady 10 use lower. sheep
held firm. some good and choice fat shorn
ewes brought 81. SOFAS so and culls turned
at 81. 50d4.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-26
Boost Output

A boost this month of so per
cent-in the rate Of production
of Sperry marine gyro COM
passes by Dodge division,
Chrysler Corp, has brought out
put of this mechanical brain"
of navigation at the plant to
three times its original contract.
This is announced by Fred j.
Lamborn. vice president and
general manager. some two
months after the second an
niversary of award Of the gyro
contract.