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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
ny MILO CASTOR

0mhneHlS
News this week Is brief. he
cause the writer is taking hol-
iday. Next week. will be back
with all the latest news.
The NAACP here Is Off to a
good start in its popularity con-
test. A fine beginning was fca-
tured last Thursday night AT
Northrup school. Many boys and
girls entered the contest. Mrs.
Bell. the director, promises the
Twin City a successful contest
Names of the contestants will be
published next week in the Tri-
bune. The next regular meeting
will be held Sept. le at the
Ecorse Community center. on
sixteenth street The public is
invited
Mrs. Elizabeth CASTOR returned
home recently. following pleas
ant weekend visit in Chicago.
We see one OF Uncle Sans
able seamen on the avenue again.
in the person OF Robert Dalton
He will soon leave for an undis-
closed destination.
Mrs. Jennie Green. OF Chicago.
was a recent guest at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Golson. on
Eighth street She reports having
had a wonderful time.
The Twin City AC's won the
Down River championship last
week, with some excellent pitch
ing by Harvey Deming and Red
Royal. The last game was very
interesting. The score was In
favor OF the Wynadottc team un-
IN the last inning A timely hit
and smart base running by Dali
ton. and the pay-off hit by Mick
ey sewed up the game. For five
years. the colored boys have been
trying TO win the championship
This year they succeeded. They
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09

minority groups lie cannot. even
II he wishes. give all America a
square deal.
For the same reason. the
Democratic administration cannot
eliminate segregation and dis
elimination and guarantee Job
opportunities to all people in
GLIDING Negroes unless he ignores
the South. and he is not likely
to ignore the South. II he doesn't
ignore the south. he will not get
an administration. Of democracy.
I'm the management OF the
campaign. Governor Dewey and
Chairman Brownell refused TO
have a Jim Crow set up. but in
tegrated all the groups into one
crganization with equal provision
for administration on the basis OF
the needs and the task"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
oles Hope Joe
Louis Will Kill
Max Schmeling
by CHATwO0D HALL
(Only Negro Correspondent
In Russian

LvBLlN Poland II (ANP) -
While talking with group OF
Poles on the main street here.
another Pole approached and one
Of his first questions was. where
are Joe Louis and Max schmel-
ings"
When ] told him that the
Brown Bomber is in the Ameri-
can army and schmeling is sup
posed 10 be in the German army,
he said
Il hope they meet on the bat
tleficld with bayonets in hand so
that Joe can rip Schmeling's CUTS
out with the bayonct."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
Imprison Editors
In West Africa

FREETOwN. SIERRA LEONE.
WEST AFRICA delayed AMP
The proprietor and editor OF
the African Standard and r d H..
Macauley. chief printer OF that
paper, were found guilty OF de-
famatory libel and imprisoned for
two years. The prosecution alleg
ed that the TWO men were respon-
silHe for a published story which
DETAINED prison superintendent
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
ECORSE DOINGS

went TO Flint to play the state
champions. They lost. but are
happy to be the Down River
champs
A tea was given at the home
OF SGT. Ola H. Mary Gill. on
Twelfth street. in honor OF her
sister. Mrs. Malone OF Memphis.
Tenn. Among tho guests were:
AIR and Mrs Russell. Mrs. Sally
Whitney. Pvt Eula Mann. and
Sgt. Rosebud Hiehtower. All en-
joyed tho affair immensely.
Mrs. Emmett Fuller, OF Tenth
street, was hostess TO the Mt.
Zion Financial club recently. in
honor OF her cousin. Mrs. Lewis
OF Louisville Ky. Invited 10 meet
the visitor were Mrs. Florence
Campbell. Mrs. James Young. Mrs
Mrs Thomas. Mrs. Mcmillan. Mrs.
Beulah H. Williams. Mrs James
Bridges, and Mrs. Lovett Ed
monds.
Miss Beulah Fowler. OF Mariet-
ia. Ga. left for Washington. DC.
recently, en- route 10 her home,
after spending a month here Wis
iting her aunt. Mrs. Beulah Will
liams.
Mrs. Susie Solomon and daugh-
ters. OF Akron. Ohio. are spend
ing a brief visit here with her
cousin. Mrs. Florence Campbell.
First Baptist Church
The S. S OF First Baptist was
opened Sunday at $50 am. Thir-
ty pupils and seven teachers
were present: also three visitors
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
BISHOP TO PRESENT DEWEY
FO ANE DENOMINATION

|xrW YORk.-Herbert Brown
r. chairman OF the Repub-
Ian National committee. an
Saneed today the appointment
bishop David II. Sims OF Phil
'.lphia. presiding bishop OF the
r,lran Methodist Episcopal
nm for the first episcopal dis
n, comprising the states OF
H. York. Massachusetts,, New
|rssy connecticut. Pennsylvania
"A Delaware. as associate direc-
4 Of special Activities OF the
-oublIcan National committee,
i, urescnt The candidacy OF Gov
H. Thomas r. Dewey for pres
III, N the AME denomination.
FASHION Sims. in accepting the
.noiptmont. issued the follow
4 s,atcment Il am for Gov
L. Dewey for president. and
! Governor Brickcr for vice
t,siden, Tor the following rea-
b.
Ex-Governor Dewey Is prepared
NJ EAGER 10 lead America. lie
M he called upon in this post
M ncrIod for signal leadership,
1ieh viii be contemporary with
4 next term Of office for the
a sident Of tho United States.
Il has had tho experience and
Mon.
~ Is democratic in all OF
\ government policies and pro-
&ures lIc has been the govern
\ Of all me people OF New York.
i ping in mind the minorities
I well as tho majorities in all
Il bis administration. An exam
h is his recognition and ap-
5nlment OF qualified Negro men
A women TO policy making
noes IN his cabinet.
tHs IS courageous. and cour-
), will be an Indispensable pos
1slon in Tie rehabilitation of
81 world Especially will we
IA II 10 the Chief Executive
II the Vice President. Both Re-
*ican candidates have demon
'fled It beyond doubt.
tCo,Ssnor Dewey's interest IN
IL returning soldier, his family
q the wal worker. is another
sson Tor his election.
fThs present pitcher has had
" many innings to guarantee a
|hning game.
wine New Deal Is handicapped
h the southern sentiment poll
af and practices relative to all
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
Polio Highest
In Age Group
Between 5 And 8

There were 100 cases OF inian-
tile paralysis reported in Detroit
from the beginning OF the year
through Aug 20 The age distri-
button OF reported cases is shown
by the following figures
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
.NAACP To Aid
Prosecution In
CT Staying

NEW YORK E0 ward n. Dud.
Icy OF the NAACP Legal staff "a
being sent TO confer Will rela-
,ives and attorneys representing
the family OF Pvt Book n T..
Spiccly. who was killed bv a
white bus driver. July s In Dur
ham. NC. during an incident in
volving the State Tim crow law.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09

and Jesse Cunningham Jr
George Davis reviewed the les
son.
The Sunday morning sermon
was delivered by the Rev. Hem
mingway. of Detroit. He spoke
from the theme. "Jesus SuIling
The Tempest All present en-
ioyed the discourse.
The Rev. A. Flowers will
preach next Sunday. Also on sun
day. Sept 10, the Inkster Gospel
chorus will render program.
All are invited Thclma Sanders
Is church reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
Recorder To Publish
Victory Edition

INDIANAPOLIS Ind o.
The indianapolis Recorder is get
ting out a victory edition OF the
naper the last OF October which
will comprise six sections pro
fusely illustrated" and highlight-
ing the achievements OF the race.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
Ethiopia Gets
Lend-Le Aid

NEW YORK (C) - According
10 New York Times photo
Ethiopia has at last received
land-lease aid from this country.
Photo shows J X. Calidwill
United States Minister. reading a
document TO Emperor Halle Sc
lassie as the first American plane
arrives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-09-09
HIT THAT RHEUMATIC PAIN
RIGHT WHERE IT HURTS

And look at The Silrer Linins
in those Clouds of Pain
The big idea is that you want TO feel
better. When pain eases, your MIN
eases. You get rest that means delivet-
ance. So use something that gets at III,
pain. GAIA, brings YOU pain-relievina
help. Now you will feel as good a;
others who enjoy its help. too. 6oc. snc
ST.. Caution: Use only as directed. FRS
bottle purchase price refunded If 70.
are not satisfied. Today, get C-sza3
Evening star., 1944-03-24
MeIIett
Continued From First Page }

mally necessary to achieve the full
est understanding of vital public
issues, no greater service could be
performed by the publishers in my
opinion.
Il know that you don't pretend
to offer the last word of wisdom
on any subject, but l have found
that your opinions, always honest,
are worth listening to. If I find you
in your new role disagreeing with
me at times I'll try to be as tolerant
as you always have been when others
have disagreed with you.
"As for the past six years the
gratitude is mine for the devoted
service you have given, and I wish
you all possible good luck in your
new undertaking. Sincerely,
''FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
Mr.. Mellett's letter of resignation
follows:
Dear Mr.. President:
Now that I've got my desk cleaned
off for the moment and before any
new work can begin to accumulate
on it, I'd like to renew my request
that I be permitted to resign and
return to newspaper work.
aside from my urge to resume
writing, I honestly believe I can be
as useful doing that as I would be
if I remained in more obvious public
service. If I can contribute a little
bit toward popular understanding of
the problems facing the country I
am sure this is so.
THE Washington Star offers me
the opportunity to test this notion.
In full understanding of my views
and in full disagreement with many
of them, The Star is prepared to
publish what I may write. Con-
versations I've had indicate there
may be other publishers disposed
to do the same. In other words.
for better or worse, I'm proposing
to become columnist.
THE past six years have been the
best of my life and, in many ways.
the most pleasant. I shall always
be proud that it has been my priv
ilege to witness at close hand your
calm, courageous handling of prob
lens as difficult as ever confronted
any President.
With undiminished admiration
and affectionate regard,
Sincerely yours,
LOWELL MELLETT."
Evening star., 1944-03-24
1t. J. w. Burk, ScuIIer,
Awarded Navy Cross
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BRIDGEBORO, N. j., Mar. a.
1t. q. g. Joseph w. Burk, USNR,
former University of Pennsylvania
athlete and retired worlds amateur
sculling champion, has oeen award
ed the Navy Cross for his exploits as
PIT boat commander in the South
Pacific.
The citation, received by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul H. Burk, and
signed by Vice Admiral T. c. Kin
caid, praises 1t. Burk for making
combat patrols courageously and
aggressively," and particularly in
the destruction of enemy barges
time and again in the face of heavy
and accurate fire from shore en-
placements"
A dispatch in January named 1t.
Burk as top barge hunter in the
Southwest Pacific, with l2 20 his
credit. His brother, jim, also is
PIT boat commander.
Evening star., 1944-03-24
Steelworkers
Continued From First Page.)

pletely protects farmers against ris-
ing living costs; this principle re-
suits In a continued rise in farm
prices which in turn causes in
creases in the cost of living fol-
wage earners.
Income Figures Cited.
5. Labor's percentage of the ma
tional income declined from 65.1
per cent in 1889 to 59.3 per cent
last year, while corporations per-
centage increased from 8 to 13 per
cent, and the farmers share rose
from SO to IL per cent.
6. Steel corporations have the
financial ability to meet the unions
demands without a price increase.
The current hearing involves "a
companies which employ more than
30 per cent of the $4,000 wage
earners in the steel industry.
Since January, I94l, the base date
OF the Is per cent Little Steel for
mula, the steel workers received two
general increases, one of 10 cents an
hour and the other 5la cents. The
latter was effective February IS
1912. Nothing further is due them
under the formula as presently con.
strued.
The union cited Government fig-
ures showing the average hourly
earnings in the industry as $1.15
including overtime, and SLOT, ex-
cluding overtime.
Profiteering Assailed.
The unions estimate of the cost
of l7-cent increase is $207 .952, ,00C
on the basis of 40-hour week, and
s237 ,253,0s0 on the basis Of over
time.
The steel industry's total assets
said the union, have increased dVer
Evening star., 1944-03-24

that the board intends to adhere
firmly to the "Littis Steel" formula
unless Congress becomes convinced
it causes gross ineQuities and in
justice"
Mr.. Davis emphasized, however,
that this measuring rod for allow
able wage increases would have to
be discarded If Congress abolishes
consumer food subsidies.
we couldn't hold present wage
scales" he added.
The formula is under attack by
labor unions. Originated by the
board, 1t has been incorporated into
an executive order by President
Roosevelt and the board has no
authority to change 1t. The board
could, however, recommend a
change, and Mr.. Davis told the
Senate committee that II he be-
comes convinced the formula causes
in1ustices to workers, I'm going
to say So"
Evening star., 1944-03-24
trolls to about As essential goods and

trolls to about As essential goods and
commodities.
Senator Butler, q committee
member, said there is mo logic or
reason" in ONCE of Price Admins
tratior efforts to control Items "for
which there is no critical need"
He said he would participate in
an effort to revise the law SO as to
limit controls to foods and "items
of an essential nature"
In the meantime, the OPA said
that dollar-and-cent community
price ceilings covering approx
mately TOO food items now are in
use in 1900 retail stores, serving
96 per cent of the Nations popula-
ton.
Expansion Planned.
The program will be expanded
soon, the agency said, to include
numerous additional kinds OF fruits
and vegetables, the first of which
were placed under specific ceilings
only recently.
These community price ceilings" +"
Price Administrator Chester Bowles
said In a statement, "are an essential
part OF OPA's policy of making price
control as simple as possible for both
buyers and sellers
He commended the work of OPA
|price-panel assistants in carrying
out the community ceiling program,
declaring that in February 59,97l
volunteer workers visited nearly
100000 retail stores to furnish in
formation about price schedules.
Johnston to Testify.
The community price lists are
established by OPA district Offices,
which consult with local trade COM
mittees.
Chairman Wagner Of the Bank
ing Committee said the group driv-
ing ahead with the hope Of conclud-
ing hearings by April 7, would hear
Eric Johnston, president of the
United States Chamber of Com
merce next week.
He said the committee also hopes
to hear from Chairman Donald M.
Nelson OF the War Production
Board, Sterilization Director Fred
Vinson, the Mayors of number of
cities and a group OF beef cattle
men.
Chairman William H. Davis of the
War Labor Board testified yesterday
Evening star., 1944-03-24
President Urges Boys,
Older Men Fill Jobs
OF Drafted Fishermen
BY the Associated Press.

President Roosevelt indicated
today he believed boys and old
er men could handle the job of
catching the Nations fish sup
ply.
A reporter told him a fisher
man catches an average of 80
900 pounds a year and inquired
whether he had any plans for
protecting that food supply,
since a problem of draft defer
ment confronts the industry.
Last year, the Chief Execu-
tive replied, plan was sub
mitted to him which took 20 or
80 persons to consider and run
down.
The plan involved the use Of
16-year r-old fishermen, he said,
and finally it was decided To-
year-olds could catch fish as
we'll as 18-year -olds.
Mr.. Roosevelt said he was
one of the older men who catch
fish.
Evening star., 1944-03-24
LuuderduIe
Continued From First Page

zens' Associations appealed to Con-
gress to restore the appropriation.
Senate hearings of last year indi-
Gated the administration was op-
posed to establishing the Office,
but the citizens argued that it was
still authorized by law, and that
If the salary was made available
again, they could appeal to the
President to make an appointment.
1t was recalled in the testimony
that President Roosevelt, while
Governor of New York, had vetoed
a bill authorizing a peoples counsel
there.
One of the arguments raised
against the need for a peoples
counsel was that the commission
itself represents the public.
Senator Burton, Republican, of
Ohio developed in the hearings,
however, that the unusual govern
mental setup in Washington makes
a peoples counsel more necessary
here than in the States.
He pointed out that in Ohio, for
example, if the citizens of Cleveland
have case to present, the corpo-
ration counsel of Cleveland is in a
position to represent them before
the State Public Utilities Board.
Here the corporation counsel is not
in comparable position to repre-
sent the citizens, because he is also
the lawyer for the commission it
self, Senator Burton argued.
Salary Restored.
Congress took the first step to re-
establish the Office by restoring the
salary for the position in the Dis,
trict appropriation bill for the cur
rent fiscal year.
A native of the District, Mr..
Lauderdale was born in August,
1904. He attended Hyattsville High
Emerson Institute, received
his law degree from National Law
School in 1880 and was admitted to
the bar the next year.
After he had practiced law here
for four years, Mr.. Lauderdale be-
came assistant corporation counsel
October II, 1884, and is now in
charge of condemnation work, hav-
ing previously been assigned from
time to time to work in all the va
rious courts.
Has Three Children.
Mr.. Lauderdale married Margaret
Naylor of HyattSville in 1885 and
they have three children.
Tntorocte6 In, -,
hunting, he is member of the Ma
tional Capital Field Trial Club. He
also is member of the Barristers,
as well as the District Bar Asso-
citation.
Active in District Civilian Defense,
MI Lauderdale has been deputy
controller Of Control Center No. l
since it was organized
His mother, Mrs. James H. Lauder
dale, lives with the family at 1924
Webster street NV.
Corporation Counsel Richmond B
Keech, who himself held the post
of peoples counsel from 1930-I934,
today praised Mr. Lauderdale's COM
petent legal work for the District
government.
Chairman McCarran of the SEN
ate Judiciary Committee, who for
merly headed the Senate District
Committee, said:
THE position should have been
filled long ago, and I am gratifed
to hear that it is to be filled now.
I have had no occasion to observe
Mr.. Lauderdale or his background,
but in view of his association with
Mr.. Keech, for whom I have a very
profound respect and admiration, it
is presumed Mr.. Lauderdale is pretty
well equipped for the Office"
1t is expected the nomination will
be referred to the Senate District
Committee for a report. Senator
Bilbo, Democrat, of Mississippi it's
chairman, was out of the city today.
Evening star., 1944-03-24
EccIes Tells Senators
StabiIization Program
Is Needed After War
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Chairman Mariner s. Eccles
OF the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System ap-
pealed today for continuance of
the administrations stabilization
program until two years after
the war ito maintain the public
faith and the value of the dol
lar"
Mr.. Eccles told the Senate Bank
ing Committee, which is considering
legislation to extend price controls
one year beyond June 80, that infla-
tion rarely gets out of hand during
a war;" but that the vast stores of
pent-up spending which might be
turned loose with peace might well
be fatal"
"The infiaitonary pressure will
continue until balanced budget Is
in prospect" he said in asking for
continued authorization of govern
mental controls.
<hAoSh hiSiipAotiiiis UiiC 1U,UuU,UuU
men and women in the armed serv-
ices, he said that If those in posi-
tions Of responsibility failed to keep
up the dollars buying power, they
will face a dreadful retribution."
Cites Purchasing Power.
Mr.. Eccles estimated that 'infla-
tionary pressure" on June 80. 1914,
as measured by the demand depos-
its, savings currency and Govern
ment securities held by individuals
and business concerns Except life
insurance companies and banks)
would amount to $194 900, 900, 900.
That, he said, compared with a
figure of $4,000, ,000, 900 on June 80,
l941.
Earlier, Senator Butler, Repub-
lican, of Nebraska said a movement
is under way within the committee
to revise the sterilization law by
limiting price and rationing con-
Evening star., 1944-03-24
Thieves Loot Tea Room
OF 80 Pounds of Meat

Steak, roast beef and pork loins-
80 pounds in all-were the loot of
thieves who yesterday broke into the
Kew Gardens Tea Room, 27o0 @
street NV. police reported.
John F. O'Brian, the manager.
told police the burglars also took an
electric coffee maker. Entrance was
gained by breaking the glass in a
rear door, police said.
Evening star., 1944-03-24
.Nozi Ammunition Plant
Reported Rozed in Ruid
BY the Associated Pres.

HSsUCIaEtH FTtaS.
STOCKHOLM, MAR. "A
Swedish traveller returned from
Germany said yesterday Nazi am
munition factory at Gablenberg, a
district Of Stuttgart, was blown up
in the last Allied attack on the
capital of Wurttemberg March
1916.
When he left the city March 10,
ne said, unverified reports were
circulating that 1000 workers died
In the blast. An airplane factory
nearby also was DESTROYED.
Evening star., 1944-03-24
'Jops to Utilize Comics
To Aid Fighting Spirit

BY the Associated press
NEW YORK, Mar. 24.-The prop
aganda and enlightenment power" oi
Japanese comic strips will be "util-
lied in bolstering the fighting spirit,
a Toxic broadcast said today.
The TOTO government will set up q
Greater East Asia Comic Strir
Study Society" for this purpose
with its formation, a large drive to
crush and bring the enemy. the
United States and Britain, to their
knees will commence said the
broadcast. ss reported by United
States Government monitors
Evening star., 1944-03-24
Bengal Famine Deaths
Put at Nearly 100000
By the Associated Press

BY the Assoeiated Press
LONDON, Mar. 24.-Deaths from
all recorded causes in the Indian
province OF Bengal last year totaled
1878, ,749-688,8 ,846 over the average
for the previous five years-and this
increase roughly represented the
number OF deaths due to starvation
and malnutrition' and like causes in
the Bengal famine, Commons was
told yesterday,
Evening star., 1944-03-24
Weather Report

District of Columbia-Fair, warm
er; lowest temperature tonight near
A degrees. Tomorrow partly cloudy
with mild temperature.
Maryland and Virginia-Fair with
moderate temperature tonight. To-
morrow partly cloudy and mild.
River Report.
cloudy at Harpers Ferry. Potomac
very muddy at Great Falls.
Report for Last "a Hours.
Evening star., 1944-03-24

81 900 ,0000 during the war Gnot
including the increase in 1943 over
1942); its unistributed profits have
mounted by over one third of bill
lion dollars during the war, and its
reserves have increased during the
war by $l6l 900, ,000."
The war imitation was not pre-
cipitated by wage increases" the
union said. "It was set off by the
drive Of industry and business for
superprof1ts at the time that the
defense program got under way in
June, 1910 ="
Evening star., 1944-03-24
Dennis Day to Report
As Ensign April IS
Nv the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. 24.-Jack
Benny's singing stooge, Dennis Day,
was sworn in as Navy ensign yes
terday and will report for active
duty April Is as deck officer
Days real name is Eugene Dennis
McNulty.