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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-16
THE CHRONICLER
By CONFUClUS

asking . soldier II he knows who's
running In almost crime under the
TAFT soldier information law. So
Edgar Is right out their solid on
the limb that COP legislators have
almost sawed of for him.
X \ X
Confucius fell for L, TOO. but that
story out about A. Clayton Powell.
being sick is all yarn put out by
the COP TO eTbarrass him land We
do mean us, tool So lei that Sieh
out. girls. Glamor boy IS stIl. KICK
ing up opps. ! meant kicking
n X X
From what's being said around.
seems Dewey Tom hass% been abb"
TO get 10 big labor leaders who
would endorse him. even big John
l. Lewis won't 60 further than just
endorsing the Republican party. To
get around il Dewey fellers are
smearing Sidney Hillmsn as a COM
munist. when all the time he's the
biggest conservative in labor. Funny
amt il what some people will do.
Dewey'S co-runner. John w. B.
sure makes an interesting speech. !
don't think. Sounds like he's run
ming IL years ago. Don't tell him
different till Nov 4
X X y
Looks like they're cooking mp =
new jim crow hospital. here. but
we aren't the only ones needing .
hospital. Build some more II they're
needed, but for everybody alike. II
our boys can't inferno here now.
break down the barriers so they can,
don't build . little shack "just
meant for them" Keep in there
fghtin! Before we're done well
have Hitler and Rankin eating
crows land we do mean the Jim
variety, tool!
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We-, 1t,e~
Negro

The golden days are gone. Why do
we wait
So long upon the marble steps.
blood
Falling from our open wounds And
why
Do our black faces search the empty
sky?
Is there something We have
forgotten? Some precious thing
We have lost wandering in strange
lands?"
yet I hope. still I long to live:
And if there be returning after
death
shall come back. But it will not
be here;
II you want me you must search
for me
Beneath the palms OF Africa. Or II
I am not there then you may call 10
me
Across the shining dunes. perhaps I
shall
Be following a desert caravan"
Il may pass through centuries OF
death
With quiet eyes but III remember
A jungle tree with burning scarlet
birds.
There is something have forgotten,
some precious thing.
shall be seeking ornaments OF
ivory.
I shall be dying for a jungle fruit"
These verses have in them a real
message deep inspiration IL you
have ears that hear and heart that
feels read them over again and
think as you read.
n X \
THE ARMIES OF THE ALLIED
POWERS have covered a deal OF
territory since the day OF Pearl
Harbor With comparatively
10 organization to begin with they
have rallied their forces. and or
gained their striking arm so effec-
lively that now with the utmost
ease they push back the enemy at
will. Running days ahead OF sched-
ule there now looms in sight, the
end. which a year ago seemed a
long way of.
From this marvellous achievement
We. the Negro. can learn an impor-
tant leSson-nsmely that there is
power and good sense in corpora
ton and combination. A graphic
lesson is shown Us in the striking
power Of nations today which have
oy cooperating built I'D powerful
military combines The Allied forces
call these combines Combined OPP
erstions."
believe this policy OF combined
operations" could be worked very
effectively with all minority groups
seeking the same detectives. Instead
OF dissipatinz our energies and re-
sources trying 10 WORK out sepa-
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rately problems which are common
10 all minority groups. we need a
minority strategy whereby we can
tackle these problems collectively
| know this is. easier written
about than done, but there is ample
evidences Of It's possibility.
Take for instance our large cities.
The closeness OF the population,
the oneness OF our traditions and
customs make il easily possible for
US 10 establish the necessary organi-
cations and agencies 10 this end =.
II these agencies could plan together
their programs and services we
would be able 10 reach our goal in
one third Of the time II is
strange that minority have not al
ready seen the wisdom OF these
combined operations" There has
been some weak efforts in this di-
rection in the past bu, now is the
time that We should move out in
this direction in big way.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-16

do You believe" they asked the
Cautions Candidate, that the earth
IL round?"
Frankly he replied. Il am Keep
Ing an open mind on that issue. but
I shall have no comment TO make
until my fact-finding bureau has
taken . poll Of public opinion In
the matter and I have consulted
with my committee Of geographical
experts. Good, day, gentlemen"
This Week
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have one OF the most important
tasks in this program Of trying TO
get unregistered citizens regis
tered to vote. Twenty three hun
dred people registered In this area
since the last primary election Is
a sign Of inactivity on the part Of
people who say they are con-
cerned about progressive govern
ment for all Of the people.
HORACE A. WHITE.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-16

Is August 1914
Dear Mr. Martin:
have been recently introduced
10 your excellent paper. In very
shor; tine have come 10 regard
i: as one o the most arficulate
and accurate voices OF Negro
America.
Your paper 10 in the vanguard
OF Negro journalism along with
such outstanding publications as
Peoples Voice. California Eagle
and Black Dispatch. Its rnilitancy.
progressiyeness and forcefulness
mark II as an excellent medium
FOR leading the struggle OF Negroes
for full and complete democracy.
As a former newspaper man ]
compliment you on your Journal
iStic style and integrity.
The real purpose or this letter
however. is 20 comment on Horace
Whites column. The Facts in Our
News in the July issue.
Mr.. White belittles the effect
that returning soldiers will have
on race attitudes in America. He
even ventures 10 say that race re-
lationS may worsen as result: OF
manifold and deep Illustration.
l disagree
One OF the strongest blows
struck for harmonious relations Is
/ the coming together OF Negro and
/ white soldiers in spite OF segrega-
ti-A. On troop transports, in fox
holes. at Red Cross clubs and in
poker games they have met and
mingled They talk about the
same things home. the girl
friend. job after the war They
soon discover that the only differ
ence between black and white is
the amount Of light reflected. They
soon find out that they share COM
mon problems and interests. Com
radeShip springs up and the segre-
gationist suffer another defeat.
Negro fighters have earned a
tremendous amount OF respect and
dignity Tor the race as n result O!
'helr achievements Negro sirmen
cleaning the skies. Negro AAA
units downing Jap planes Negro
doctors and chaplains ministering
10 troops REGARDLESS Of race - all
has opened the eyes OF white SOL
diers 10 the ability az 'he Negro
people. These accomplishments. by
easing suffering and saving lives
have earned US the undvinE grati-
tude OF thousands OF our white
comrades-in-arms.
Will this be forgotten when Gil
Joe returns 10 the South, Mr.
White cites the example OF Tracy
Deem in Lillian Smiths Strange
Fruit 10 prove the affirmative. Hi,
anology, however, Is fallacious
The South Of 1914 Is vastly differ.
ent from Dixie OF 1918. Witness
the fact that today there Is such
a person as Lillian Smith in the
South crying out against It's In.
justices.
Under the impetus OF about
war. democracy in the South Is on
the road TO possibility. The grow.
ing trade union movement. South.
ern liberals and progressive Negro
youth have united 10 crack the
sturdy wall OF Southern feudal.
ism. /. New South is strugglinr
for birth. Encouragement and
support will be lent this move.
ment by the New Whiteman re.
turning from the wars.
Granted, the problems Of the
South will not be solved entirely
by returning service men. How.
ever, the influence Of the battle.
forged New Whiteman can not b
minimized. His hands will help
topple the walls OF Southern op-
preston.
Sincerely.
Bertrsm Alves.
Warrant Officer
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CAMPAIGN COST 10c

After winning the nomination for
State senator on both party tickets.
Ralph Z. Mosher sat down and re-
ported his campaign expenses: Is
cents. including 10 cents for q beer
70 relax tension"
u. r. Release
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STAY IN SCHOOL

When school doors open Monday older boys and
girls will be tempted to remain out and continue
working on the jobs most of them have had during
the summer. We realize that the sacrifice of the
money being earned now will be real one in some
families even today, but it is sacrifice which will
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-09-16
SCHOLAR IN BATH

A special set Of the Encyclopaedia
Britannics was ordered by . Brazil
ian millionaire. II II printed on
waterproof paper. He plans TO read
10 In the bath.
IN. Y. Times
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In behalf OF the American Red
Cross Home Nursing committee.
We wish 10 thank you for your
interest and cooperation in our
publicity campaign to recruit stu.
dents for our home nursing class
eS. At the end OF the second day
We have enrolled Ave hundred.
Isn't that splendid?
Sincerely yours.
Anita X. Douglas.
Chairman, Home Nursing.
Detroit chapter.
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR

14lst AAA Gun Bn. APO 92S.
CO PM, San Francisco, Calf.
23 August 1914
Arizona sun., 1944-07-07
TOLERANCE BEGINS AT HOME
BY Margaret Jane Suydam

If your wartime job is strictly
and literally on the home front,
firmly on a well-worn path from
kitchen sink to crib to clothesline,
race relations in the nation seem
far removed from your own front
door.
At least, they did to me until /
heard that an American Negro
pilot overseas had been taunted by
Europeans remark that he could
fight an ddie with white Ameri-
cans but that he couldn't sit down
to eat with them. Fine propaganda
for the Nazis. / couldn't bear it.
The fine Negro woman, Mrs.
Robert Leahr, who irons for me,
has three sons in service. One had
just completed flight training at
Tuskegee Institute and had been
commissioned a Second Lieuten-
ant in the Army Air Force. His
mother was very proud and pleas
ed. He was due home on a fur
Tough.
I asked her if she would bring
him and his fiancee to tea. He was
young and his time was short. He
might very well have been bored
by the idea. But at least he could
say he'd been offered hospitality
in white home, if that seemed
important when he faced flax over
Europe. At any rate an interesting
Arizona sun., 1944-07-07
ARIZONA s U n

throughout the world if we can
not live in harmony with different
races, creeds and colors at home?
After all, only two-fifths of the
worlds population is white!
Preventing prejudice is easier
than overcoming it. AS mothers
we have responsibility to see
that our children do not develop.
My eight-year-old daughter had
had no occasion to know any
Negro children, since none attend
her school.
So we invited Mrs. Leahr's nine
year-old Rosalie to come and
spend the day. Some of the neigh
Dor children went home because
they didn't want to play with a
colored girl" Others were as
charmed as my daughter by
Rosalie's soft voice, quiet man
ners and lively sense of fun.
My daughter, in turn, has spent
the day at Rosalie's. Certainly 1
should not let my daughter go
into every Negro home-nor into
every white home! am trying to
teach her to judge people by other
standards than the color of the
skin.
Quite possibly you may have
prejudices against the colored
races that you've carried for many
years. AS an open-minded adult of
1914, VIII not examine them? Of
course, there are colored individ-
uals of whom you cannot approve,
but can you fairly judge whole
race by them? Would you be judg-
ed by Hitler, Al Capone or the
pett clerk who short-changed you
the other day? They have white
skin. If you haven't known any
Negroes like the Leahrs, why not
look for opportunities to meet
some?
Do any Negroes worship in your
church? If so, have you said "Good
morning or have you quickly
passed them by? If there are none,
is it because they are not well
come? Is prejudice part of Chris
tian doctrine?
Arizona sun., 1944-07-07
Meet Everett Bowman:

Everett Bowman, world cham
pion cowboy, born in Hope, N. NJ,
July IL, 1899, came to Arizona
with his parents when Is. He first
came to Maricopa County from
Globe in 1921. He served 20
months as a deputy under the late
Lon Jordan.
Bowman owns a 40-acre farm
near Tempe, a home and other
property in Phoenix, where he
resides with his family, and a
ranch near Wickenburg. A licen-
sed pilot, he owns his own plane,
and flies as member of the
Civilian Air Patrol.
Arizona sun., 1944-07-07
afternoon was mine.

afternoon was mine.
The Lieutenant was a good
looking well-built young man,
immaculate in his officers uni
form. His mother, a very hand
some woman, wore a pretty print
dress. His girl, a social work stu
dent at Fisk University, was
charming in white linen, a white
flower in her hair Their poise
and manners were impeccable.
The conversation was of flow
ers, Victory gardens, the weather,
the war, aviation, labor problems,
race relations-a better level than
much of the tea time chat in our
section of Suburbia.
Certainly my tea party did fur
nish some of my friends with a
new topic of conversation for
theirs Some of the comments that
came TO me were:
Entertaining your colored laun-
dress! That certainly is democ-
racyw 'I'll be careful to inquire
about your guest list before I ac-
cept your invitations in the fu-
ture." well! l think you had
courage" ''You are the kind of
person who starts race riots"
Why prate of democracy and not
practice it a little? Mrs. Leahr is
a Negro but she is an American
woman who deserves recognition
and respect. The mother of nine
healthy and handsome children,
she is co-chairman of the health
committee of her local Parent
Teachers Association, a War Bond
salesman and an active Red Cross
worker.
In addition to her three sons in
service, she has another son work
ing in a defense plant, one daugh-
ter working her way through COL
lege, two daughters in high school
Zone an honor student) and two
younger daughters in the grades.
Her husband, a chauffeur for
many years, is now in defense
work. His income has averaged
around forty dollars week.
The family has never been on
relief. The Leahrs are buying their
own home. They keep it painted
and in good repair and have an
attractive flower garden on their
small plot. Mrs. Leahr has been
offered work in the post office at
much better hourly pay than /
can give her but she feels that she
should not take a full-time job
while her daughters are still
school age.
AS for my friends concern over
my guest list, they need not
worry. entertain at one time
only congenial guests. should not
invite anyone to meet my Negro
friends whom I knew to be pre-
JUDGED.
| had courage to entertain these
people? Courage in the face of
what? The criticisms of my neigh
bors? Isn't that a silly comment
when you consider the courage of
the mother and sweetheart in tell
ing that boy goodbye, the courage
of the boy in facing fire?
And why should my efforts to
become better acquainted with
the members of another race con-
tribute to race riots? Would we
have race riots if we had greater
understanding and tolerance be-
tween the white and colored peo-
Arizona sun., 1944-07-07
He Stands For:

Faithful law enforcement in
conformity with the oath of office.
Impartial administration
ing all citizens alike with human
understanding
Unrelenting vigilance in pro-
tecting our young folk.
Economical operation with due
consideration for the taxpayers.
Inauguration of proven crime
prevention programs.
Complete cooperation with So
cial welfare organizations.
Readiness to accept sound sug-
gestions, advice and assistance
from the citiZenry.
A mans future actions should
be based upon his past and pres
ent performances With that axiom
in mind, I submit my candidacy
for your consideration.
EVERETT BOWMAN
Candidate for
SHERIFF. MARICOPA COUNTY
Evening star., 1944-10-25
oUT-oF-ToWN REAL ESTATE.

YOUR VACATION HOME NOVA snug
harbor to retire TO. We offer an additional
number of fertile homesites of from l to 3
acres on the Gulf Coast of Florida, fish
erman's heaven. at present prices, starting
at 1885 per tract: some homesites have
actual water frontage, and all front a
1srd-surfaced road and have electricity.
Terms as low as S45 down and SIS per
month; immediate possession. No heating
or tax problems and a wonderful all-year
climate. For beautiful illustrated free
booklet. phone or write to A. F. Madeira,
BY oWNERS-Appealing to those who will
retire after the war but aren't ready 10
quit Have divided plot into lots large
enough for homesite, gardens, chickens and
a few citrus trees. Located at Tuska-
villa, Seminole Co, Fla, within mile of
good fishing in Lake Jessup. Each lot has
200-ft. frontage on Sanford -Oviedo- -Orlan-
do highway, with elec. lines They run
$50 #. to $50 #. deep, to plated roadway
in rear. NEARBY acreage available for
more ambitious folk,) Lots approx. ia
to 31z &C. 5000 to $500; S25 down, SIS mo.
Call SLAUSON, MA. 6631.,
HOME. FARM. CHICKENs-Very modern
6-room story and half, redecorated in and
out: huts for 500 chickens: acres truck
land so bearing fruit trees, double garage,
extra bldg. for tenant or barn: on hard
road > miles from Wauchula: special price
81 $50; $3.50 cash. terms balance. Phone
Decatur 7772 for information or write
C T. RATLIFF. Wauchula, Fla.
Evening star., 1944-10-25
ACREAGE FOR SALE.

SALE ACREAGE. Montgomery County, be-
tween WASHINGTON and Rockville. long
frontage on State and country I'd. Beau
tifully wooded, 2S7 acres. $500 per acre.
Charles Co, Nd, 1s2 acres, S2b per acre.
enTss rawco plenty 5 9 of iaw om p0e5 q
Cali Mr.. Reddine, CHEVY CHASE REALTY
CO. 3403 Conn. ave. EN- 1900.
JUST BEYOND SILVER SPRING, Md
About 8 acres offered to settle an estate;
can be had in parts or as whole: water.
sewer gas and sasctgcty ans s1Sr
LEE HiGHWAY : BEYOND 81 oM FAfRPAx-About AK:
81 acres of wooded land at S125 per acre;
fine road, good bus service. LOUIS P.
SHOEMAKER, 1719 K st. NV, Ma. 1856.
10 ACRES of desirable building site prop
West highway between 18th st: and Conn.
CUSHARD, DI. SS43.
IDEAL SMALL FARMS. Mont Co., Md, on
Route 240, adjoining Clarksburg, half way
between Rockville and Frederick elec,
25ec cash. bal. yrs. Owner, JOHN A.
$50 ACRES, $50 acre; on highway II mi.
south D. c.: 70 acres cleared. balance tim
ber, pulpwood. WA. 5S4S. -"
FUTURE HOME SITES. acres of rich
garden land, l city block off Colesville
IA cash. terms.
9Ka acres, very fertile land, near Coles
vile pike, 9 miles from D. c. line, s., 500.
81 900 cash. terms.
3I2 acres all in saw timber. frontage on
hard road near eabrook. Md Price ST.
900, terms. ALVIN EPLING, 5S0s Balti-
more blvd, Hyattsville. Md. WA 1854
day and evening.
Evening star., 1944-10-25
Uncle Roy's Corner

If we can speak of gems as being
relatives" we surely can say that
the sapphire and the ruby are in the
same family. These stones have
even been called twin sisters"
There is hardly any difference be-
tween them except color.
Rubies are red and sapphires are
not. The typical sapphire is blue,
and that Is the most costly kind.
Besides blue sapphires, there are
stones which people often call ''yel-
low sapphires" or white sapphires."
These are the same as blue sap
phires except for color.
i?yen among blue sapphires there
are different shades Some are
or darn blue. Some are purple.
almost bla>k.
Sapphires ote "cornf1ower blue
bring the highest prices. This is
blue with reddish tinge.
Sapphires with that color may
equal diamonds in price, or may
even have greater price when of
fine quality and large size. One
large sapphire, with a weight Of 165
carats, was sold for $4,000.
1t is well to remember, however,
that sapphires are of lower price
than diamonds on the average.
There are great numbers of them
with shades which are not of the
best color, and they sell for much
less than average diamonds.
| In any case the sapphire holds
| its place as a precious stone, and
many men have been excited when
they found them in the ground.
Commonly they are located in the
midst of gravel, and they may be
discovered in ruby mines or in gold
workings"
! Ceylon, Siam, Burma and the Vale
of Cashmere are among the places
where fine sapphires are obtained.
A part of Montana near Great Falls
has produced excellent sapphires,
and some good ones have come from
North Carolina
In the Vale of Cashmere, in
Northern India. people knew MOTH
ing about sapphires being around
until after a landslide took place
and laid bare a number of pretty
blue stones. Even when that hap
pened, the value of the stones was
not known at first. Some of the
natives used beautiful sapphires to
strike fire, as if they had been pieces
of flint!
Evening star., 1944-10-25
FROST. MYERS e. TOWERS.
By Elizabeth r. Young, 723 18th st. NV,
Attorneys for Runk and Seastr0m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned have, as of September !. 1874
formed a limited partnership to continue
the business heretofore conducted by Sam
M. Hanna under the firm name and style
of Hanna and David for the continued
transaction of a iewelry business, and re-
lated activities at 1921 Connecticut Ave-
nua NV, in the City of Washington
District of Columbia, under the firm name
of "Runk and .Seastrom." The names of
the general partners interested in said firm
District Of Columbia, and Marcus e. Sea-
and the names of the special partners are:
Scott B. Appleby. 3 resident Of Nassau, B.
". L., and Frederick N. Towers. Walter
dents Of the District Of Columbia. The
amount of capital which said special part
ners have contributed is: Scott B. Ap-
pleby. $35 10000; Frederick N Towers,
8 S1soo9oo Soo 60 Emmett Johnston hna On
The RENE inder of the total capital of
s@ ebnk hss been b. by VIII
commence on the lst day Of September,
of January, 1855. unless sooner dissolved
by those contributing a majority of the
capital. Certificate of Limited Partner
ship was signed by us October 18th, 1914.
and has been filed by us in the once of
the Clerk of the District Court of the
United States for the District of Colum-
bia as required by law. WILLIAM n
RUNk, MARCUS E: SEAsTROM. SCOTT
EMMETT APPFE1Y' joANaTnN FHFRHSdS " W.ITNg TOWERS
oc1s.1o % o5 Or Or no,o oaso,o
Evening star., 1944-10-25
T axe My Word for 1t
Ry FRANK Colby,
Why "Eolume" for "Book"

why SOiumc IOT bOOk
Why do We speak of set of books
as so many volumes? The usage
dates from about the 10th century.
and it came about thus:
The first books were laboriously
printed by hand on sheets of parch-
ment, made of the dressed skins of
calves and sheep. In the 10th GEN.
tury, paper was introduced into
Europe from the EaSt-it was made
of the pulp of linen rags.
Since paper could be manufac-
tured in long strips, the ancient
scribes began turning out books in
the form of rolls of paper which
were read by winding the paper
from one stick to another.
Such a book was called by the
Latin word volumen, meaning any
thing rolled up" Later, the N"
was dropped, giving us the word
volume, which now not only means
"one of a set of books" but also
oesignates large amount of any,
thing, as, volume of sales, the VOL
ume of oil in a tank car.
Colby, You're Right.
Kansas City: Thanks for explain-
ing that the mispronunciation
"COL-yum" for column is the result
of false association with the word
vloume. My three pet peeves are
"pro-grum, col-yum." and that
horrid old Cow" in Moscow. More
power to you.-Mrs. de B.
Answer: My assistant. DR.. Etaoin
Shrdlu, and are working on
plan to uproot the tree" in mill
tree and secre-tree, yank the
queue" Of queue-pon and per-
queue-late out by the roots, and lab
the ''eye" out of anti, semi, multi
and demi.
released by the Bell Syndicate, Inc.)