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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-22
SOVETS OPEN
 BATTLE FOR POLISH AREA
BY M. s. HANDLER Limited Press Staff CorrespOndene


 gUmiaed Press Staff Correspondent
 Moscow, July 9. - (UP) A decisive battle for Poland began today as two powerful Soviet armies preached the Germans least wall" along a 250-mile stretch of the Bug river to strike menacingly within 84 miles of Warsaw.
 Marshal Konstan.in K. Ro- kossovsky's cavalry, tanks and infantry of the First White Russian Army spear headed the drive with wide sweeps around the fortress city of Brest LitovSk.
 The northern thrust of RokoSsoy. gky's troops carried to Alexandrow- ka on the northern banks Of the Bug. 3s miles northeast of the Sled Ice rail junction. one of the major enemy strongpoints before the Poe lish capital.
 Units O. the 3rd army also cap- tlred Sirawki. l5 miles southeast of Alexan6lrowka and a similar dis tance northwest of Brest Litovsk, which was being shelled by Soviet artillery set up nine miles north of the city.
 On the southern thrust of the two-pronged drive, Russian infan- tEymen storned into Miedna, IS miles of Brest Litoysk. leaving only 30-mile gap open behind the city, and only one railroad escape route westward to Warsaw.
 Farther south. another unit of Rokossoysky's army seized wielko- Bukowa, co miles due east of Lublin ard 65 miles from the WiSla CVis- tulal river. the last natural barrier east of the German border. While Rokossoygky'g forces were driving at a pace that brought up to gains of IS miles in one day, Mar slaai Ivan s. Konev's ist Ukrainian army extended the long eastern ANutst MftDANEF gO fNtaeS hoh8tWdFN 1Gl new thrust on Sianislawow. on the gateway to the carpathian moun- tains into Czechoslovakia.
 The UkFainian troops drove to within GO miles Of the Czech border to captured Zubxhets, 25 miles east of Stanislaw0w, and Sok0lov, 10 miles south Of Buczacz.
 NoTthward, Koney's forces were gaging a heavy battle against three German infantry divisions and re- serve tank units for the nine-point Tail junction Of Lyow. While the main troops were assaulting the approaches to Lwow. other units continued their drives around both sides of tile city.
 Planning out from Rawa Ruska. northwest Of Lwog, the Russians struck seven miles west to Verkhra- ia and 10 miles north. while the southern prong reached Syirz 10 miles from the Lwow- -Stanislawow
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
Albanian Is
Made Head
OF N.M.L.A.
MEMPHIS. Tennis NS).

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(S NS)-
Charles M. Greene, veteran of 90
odd years experience as an insur-
ance man for the Atlanta Life In
surance Company, of Atlanta, was
elected last week as president OF
the National Negro Insurance As
ISOLATION.
Mr.. Greene was elected during the
annual convention held in Louis
vile, June 1923. His elevation to
the post marked the first time in
history of the organization that
working insurance man outside
Of a top ranking member company
official not lower than company
secretary, has been elected as head
of the body. He is well known in
Memphis.
In many quarters. among tbs
thousands of Negro insurance COM
many agents and. underwriters. MI.
Greene's election as president of
the Negro insurance companies
national Association, is regarded as
a tremendous morale building event
end a move calculated to increase
the strength and attraction of the
national group.
The 1914 meeting of the Associa
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
UP AND DOWN Parish STREET
PERCY GREENE
BY PERCY GREENE

fore Negro life in Jackson becomes
just bout as valuable rs Jap dollar
with an American munitions max
er.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
PARISH STREET
SATURDAY NIGHT

One thing that can now be said
to be fairly certain, as learned as ]
mixed and mingled with the Sat-
luday Nighters along the Ole
Stroll-It being too hot to get in
side, there being no beer and no
fish in most of our favcrite spots
is that the Just plain Parish
Streets are thinking a lot about
the growing number of killings
being committed again one another
by Aunt Hapar's chillun.
AS one fellow pointed out. as
shown by the record Of the last
few weeks the women are getting
as bad, if not worse, than the men
about using long knives with dead
ly affect. How this thing can be
stopped better soon become the
concern of those of us who think
We have the judgment and intelli-
eence to help point the way Tor the
rest of us.
One thing tnat amt helping the
situation is the fact that one Of
Aunt Hagar's Chlllun who has just
slit another'S throat no matter for
what can take a $100 or a mortgage
On one of them shot gun houses and
get two years. if not that or little
more, walk cut of the court house
'Scoot Free The Cnamber Of
Commerce Civic League Commun-
ity Council, Preachers, and Teach
ers, and Teachers had better be-
gin to think about this matter be-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08

The Chamber of Commerce NE
oro) is making a survey of Negro
Business and employment in Jack
son. Students of Jackson College Of
Glass in Economies are calling on
the local businessmen. Some of
them are reported as having not
been too courteous III answering d
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
Society SLants

visit the parents of Mr.. Croker in
New Orleans, and relative and
friends III Chicago and Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman SWayzer
Of l101 w. Pascagoula St., enter
'ained in their home on Thurs
day evening, June 80 at 8 p. m,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Roy Patton of
Canton, Miss. Popular games were
played during the evening, after
which a Very tasty repast was en-
joyed by all.
Those sharing in the entertain
-nent with Mr. and Mrs Patton
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Comic,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P Brumfield, Mr.
and Mrs ONeil Simon, Mr.. and
Mrs. william Clemens, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Brown, Mrs. Katie Jack
son, Mrs Lorene Rudd, Mr.. Dodd5
of Hazlehurst and Miss Lois v.
Crawford
Everyone reported very enjoy
able time
Mrs. Eliza Brown Hardy who has
recently made her home III Chicago
is now visiting i'll the home Of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Brown of
West Erie st. Accompanying Mrs.
Hardy is her little daughter,
Shirley Ann.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
WEEKLY QUOTATION

The right of citizens of the United
States to vote shall not be denied
or abridged by the United States
or by any state on account of race
color, or previous condition of SER
vice. The congress shall have power
to enforce this article by appro-
priate iegislation-Ihe 18th Amend
ment Constitution of the United
States.
The Jackson Chamber of Com
nnerce Negro is planning an Old
Fashioned Southern Minstrel pretty
soon. Right now the contest is be-
tween Prof. Dansby, Prof. Cobbins,
DR.. Barnes. Jack Young, Casey
Hall and Prof I. s. Sanders over
which should be the lend man"
sans make-U Up The thing should
be WOW.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
Former President Hubert Urges
Alumni To Back Jackson College

JACKSON, Miss. Former
President T. T. Hubert of Jackson
College, who served as head of the
institution for 16 years and who
was guest speaker at the Alumni
Association Meeting during the
recent Commencement Exercises at
the College, in a letter to Prof A.
A. Alexander, President of the
Alumni Association praised the
Alumni Associations Commence
ment Reception and urged the
Alumni Association to Back the
College solidly"
The letter to Prof. Alexander as
follows:
Industrial College, Ga.
June 2, 1914
Principal A A. Alexander,
Brookhaven, Miss.
My dear Mr. Alexander:
1t is my sincere wish that you
and the Jackson College alumni
should know how much I did and
will always appreciate the glorious
reception you gave me at COM
mencement. In all my life there
has been nothing to boost the
spirit in me and help me more,
and I shall always be very CRATE
full. somehow sensed that it
all came out of the depth of your
hearts and it brought me again
very close to you. And again l
say, God bless you everyone.
Your fifty-dollar War Bond
token is a gift I shall keep in
happy and grateful remembrance.
1t was complete surprise AS
you have occasion please pass
along to the others my greetings
and words of good cheer. It is
my candid opinion that you
alumni did on Saturday-night
much more and better than you
realize. Back the college solidly and
you can't go wrong; indeed cit is
lew questions. J.. 1t would be nice
though. =. If thev would be.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
BRIEFNG THE FACTS

Mrs. Barbara Harris nee Beadle
is seeking a divorce. Her husband
is the one time popular Sgt.
,Shirlye Harris of the Jackson Air
Base discharged from the Army
became of disability, nov. at his
home in New York repeatedly
fighting a serious lung ailment
49,. The Joe LewiseS PaSterer) is
expecting another visit from that
ole Byrd. :. That soldier seen with
Lorraine Greene a lot recently is
Pvt Gales watts of New York
City, ex-sax player with Fletcher
HenderSon's Bard was stationed at
Kessler Field, now transferred TO
Lincoln, Nebraska.
That rumor (marrying) about q
certain attractive young lady UP at
the USO and that recently dis
charged soldier is off -. Il know,
Ha. Ha, Ha.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08

ton was described as "the great
est convention in the history of the
organization. -. from the stand
point of attendance, spirit of men,
Der company delegates and officers
and in legislative commitments and
outlining of future policies.
Mr. Greene, who has served the
association for several years in
varied capacities ranging from
assistant secretary and secretary
too Second vice president and now
president, outlined three point
program which he has in mind for
administration,
He said, ''It is my hope that the
accepted detectives of the Associa-
ton this year will be, Cd To con
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wards formerly of this city spent
@ few hours in this city with his
mother Mrs. Theresa Edwards Who
is Ill at her home on Rose st. Babe
Ruth was enroute to New York
City to fill a contract with a re
cording company.
Mr. Colas Watts enroute to
Lincoln, Nebraska spent a few
DAYS at the Summers Hotel
while i'll the city he was dinner
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Greene
Miss Lorraine Green spent the
W k end in New orleans,
La, rs the guest of her aunt, MRS.
Melvina Reed Hall.
We are happy to report that Miss
Mabel Roseman is recuperating at
her horne on Franklin St
Miss Mildded Aliiston of New
Orleans, La, spent the week end
in the city as guest Of her mother
Anna Alliston CT Deerpark St
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Croker of
washington D. G. were the CHESTS
Of DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Smith this
week. Mrs Croker is the former
Miss Anna Ruth Smith, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs Smith. Before re-
turning to Washington they will
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08

Mrs. Maud Montgomery Of Chi
cago, III is spending her vacation
in the city as the guest of her
aunt. Mrs. Lille Bently on Erie
ST., and her uncle Mr. Douglas
haynes.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08

Fssie Garrett of the Advance
Cleaners is confined to a hospital
with a broken leg . The secretary
of the Advocate is Miss Lois Craw-
ford Mrs Gretchen Shorter is
oaok at her desk with tie security
Life after two weeks vacation.
The Stamps Brothers new ''Off
Beat Room is really swell. You
should go over and take look see
before long the cats up and down
the Ole stroll will be ADDING things
like tom Collins" 'izoombie, 80.
and "Off Beat Special to their
fancy 1--WE.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08

lew questions. It would be nice
though. If they would be.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
NEGRO CHAPLAIN PROMOTED
TO MAJOR AND AWARDED
LEGION OF MERIT MEDAL
BY SCOOP JONES

Somewhere in the Pacific War
Zone, June (ANP-Chap1ain Her
bert c. Dubra of Gulf Port, Miss,
of whom l have said was the most
outstanding Negro in this area, was
reported to have been promoted to
the rank of major before returning
home
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08
POWELL's UNIQUE SLOGAN

FUW Ell > UNIQUE SLUUhN
NEW YORK-(A N P) - Adam
Clayton Powell, Jr, candidate for
congress from the newly opened
22nd congressional district, has
borrowed a phrase from Moses Of
Bible fame Throughout the streets
of upper Harlem posters bearing
Powell's name fairly scream this
sentence" Now let my people 60"
With the ALP american Labor
Party in his bag Candidate Powell
stands a grand chance for victory
Primary day, August l, is just
around the bend of the road.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-07-08

your heritage" and mine.
With every personal good wish,
and rejoicing in your success.
Sincerely yours,
z. T. Hubert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
F0RTRES5E5 MAKE DRIVE,
 NAzI LINES
Giant Planes Used 10 Hit Targets of Enemy in
 Present Offensive

LONDON, Dec. l9.-Three hund- red Fortresses today spread nearly 1000 tons of explosives on the Ger man supply lines immediately be- hind counterattacking Nazi troops It is the first mission of it's kind in the European war.
 The British-based heavyweights crammed Augmentation bombs and high explosives that struck three rail and five road functions 50 miles behind the front. and stretching from Trier north to Gemund.
 Daylight blows followed the att tack last night of some 300 RAF Lancasters on German warships sheltered in the Baltic port at Gdynia, north of Danzig, and other British bombers struck Nurnberg Munster
 This is the first time the four engined dreadnaughts have been dispatched in the European war to tackle the targets so close behind the enemy
 The counter offensive precision task is usually left to the medium or dive bombers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
SANTA CLAUS AT ROTARIAN XMAS
 PARTY FOR KIDS

Santa Claus paid pre-Christ- mas visit to the children of Ju- neau Rotarians today at the an- nual Rotary Club Christmas Party for the kids, held this noon in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel
 After Santa had made the rounds and found out what each child wanted for Christmas he passed out gifts of candy and then the children furnished the program with musical selections, dancing and reciting.
 Visiting Rotarians were Mar shall Crutcher of Ketchikan, Logan Geary of Beverly Hills, California, and Henry Hogue of both Juneau and Ketchikan.
 Ed Keithahn was introduced as a new member of the club and It. Warren Caro was welcomed back. Guests were Dr. Leonard Ryan of the Coast Guard, Ketchikan, and Carl Foss of Ketchikan, father of Harold Foss of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
COLLAPSE OF NAzISALIENT
 I5 F0RE5EEN
Germans Threatened with Humiliation Between
 Poland, Hungary

LONDON, Dec. 19 = Red troops swarmed across the Czechoslovak border today from northeastern Hungary on a widening front, threatening an early collapse of the entire German salient in eastern Slovakia between Poland and Hun gary.
 Driving down out of the Kecske Mountains, Malinovsky's Second Ukranian Army units gained up to 12 miles and poured into the broad Bodva and Hermad River valleys, leading to Kassa, the enemy's major east Slovak stronghold.
 By yesterday, Moscow said, one of Malinovsky's columns was all ready within two miles of the Ger mans southern highway escape route of Kassa. Once it is cut the garrison in Hungary annexed Kassa will be able to flee only through patriot infested Czechoslovak noun tains.
 By Russian and German ac- counts, the Red Army is closing in on Kassa in three directions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
Big Stunt
 Is Tonight

Jack Fletcher, Manager of the Bar anof Hotel and President of the Ju- neau Rotary Club, is going to pay off to Uncle Sam tonight at the Capitol Theatre at 9:30 o'clock and Frank Hermann, President of the Lions will get satisfaction for his $500 sixth war loan bond purchase.
 You see, Hermann, at the recent Elks' auction, talked it over with some of the Lions and Elks and said he would buy $500 bond if Flet- cher would mop up the lobby of the Capitol Theatre on all fours at some designated time. OK said the bunch and the bond was bought. Then Fletcher was consulted, and all though insulted, at the same time . "Betcha, I'll do it. and then smiled Satanically like. and today issued the following statement,
 'Ill be at the Capitol lobby to- night at 9:30 o'clock. I want the police patrol wagon there. want the Royal Blue Cab ambulance there. I want Charlie Carter there, several doctors and nurses. Yes, sir, will select my own utensils for the mopping up act. I will use my own preparations, and Homer Gar win had better have the Fire Depart ment there also unless he is pro- tected by a specific kind of in- Surance.
 Yes sir, I'll mop up the lobby with any and all corners. I'll use the slipperiest kind of studs. I'll have patches of soap all around the lobby and if any one enters and slips, I'll use them for my mop and then some. It is going to be a regular and howl"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
FOR STATES
 CHARTER IS
 ONLY MEk05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 = Presi- dent Roosevelt declared the At lantic Charter didn't exist as a formal document signed by him. self and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill but he still stood by it's principles.
 The President told a news con- ference the charter was drafted in a conference at sea between himself and Churchill and existed as a series of memoranda turned over to radio operators for trars- mission to Washington and London to be released to the press.
 He asserted it was signed in sub stance but not formally as a com plete document. The President made clear he adhered to firmly to the principles enunciated in the charter as it has been promulgated. He was asked whether he would comment on statement of British Labor Minister, Lord Bevin that he initialed at Quebec a British plan for stabilizing Greece The President inquired whether that had not been denied at the State Department and was told it was not. "Is it to be denied?" the re- porter pressed. The President said he intends to keep on steering a course little left of center during the war and afterwards.
 Admittedly asking a contentious question but seeking a serious ans wer" the reporter inquired whether the President would Ego right or left from now on. The President replied that he said 111a years ago he was going little left of center and he still intended to do that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
DIVORCES GRANTED

EIGHT divorces were yesterday granted in the Federal Court, on charges of incompatibility, as fol- lows: Julia B. Zavorinoff vs Gim Zavorinoff Esther Bavard vs. George Bavard; Maggie Adams vs. John Adams; Jane c. Pege vs. William John Pege; Hilda Oline Twiet vs. Daniel Twiet; Nelson s. Rowley vs. Ellen M. Rowley, and Nellie L. Camp vs. Barney Alley Camp.
 Actions were dismissed in the cases of Ely J. Post vs. Margaret Post and Annie Johnson vs. Charles s. Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
SQUARE DANCING AT
 A. B. HALL TOMORROW

The American Women's Volun- tary Service Association will spon- .sor another old time square dance tomorrow "WEDNESDAY night in the A. B. Hall, Mrs. Don O'Connor, chairman of the folk dancing com mittee announced today.
 Interest in the dances continues, with young and old enthusiastic ally participating in the same sets and mingling in good fellowship. Usually four sets are in action, and there is plenty of room for more. "A special invitation is extended visitors and new residents on Gas tineau Channel to attend and be- come acquainted Beginners are placed in sets with experienced dancers and soon become proficient in executing the steps to the lively tunes played by E. M. Mcintyre, violinist; and Albert Peterson ac- cordionist. A. B. Cain and Arthur Van Humbeck will call, and assist ing in coaching the noyices will be Henry Goddard, Private Tom Kent, Mrs. Erwin (PaD Hagerup and Miss Aida Mathison.
 Welcoming and introducing visit ors will be MT and Mrs. Fred Geesling, MT. and Mrs. Jacques Schurre, MT and Mrs. Walter Woodall, Miss Mary Alshouse and Miss Maureen Johnson.
 The committee wishes both en- listed men and civilians to feel at home at the dances given every two weeks in A. B. Hall under the combined auspices of the AWVS and USO, and with the glad Christmas time approaching de- sires to do it's share in contributing to the happiness and pleasure of newcomers in our midst. The friendliness and hospitality which give added charm to life in Alaska are found at the square dances at the USO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
RETURN OF
 JAp5 STILL
 |S0pp05ED
American Legion Leader States There Is Danger
 of Violence

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 19 = Opposition to the immediate re- turn of the Japanese to Oregon was voiced widely in this state.
 Penn Crum, Hood River, oregon Department Commander of the American Legion said there is great danger that violence will fol- low the return of the Japanese to the coastal areas. There is high feeling against them
 The Hood River Post of the Am erican Legion recently erased from a county war memorial the names of 16 Approximations serving in the armed forces.
 Mayor Riley of Portland said it is unfortunate the Army is taking such early action. don't think people are generally prepared to accept the Japanese"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
MANY LEAVE TO SPEND
 CHRISTMAS IN STATES

The Princess Norah arrived in port early this morning with the following passengers from Skagway Mrs. L. Abbott, c. Barnett, Mrs. c. Barnett, Albert Carlson, J A. Car vel, Miles Godkin, w, Irving, Leo l.. Lazetti, Henrietta Lee, Leonard Lyon, Rachael Scott, D. Simmons, Mrs. w. Whitmarsh, E. Wildermoth, Mrs. E. Wildermoth and baby
 Leaving for Wrangell this morn- ing were: Mrs. O. Pearson, Ella Wehik, Miss E. Coulter, David De Long, Fred Hanford.
 Ketchikan-Mrs. G. A. Arlington, Margaret Cochrane, Carol Coch- rane, Eddie Cochrane, Mrs. Antson, M. J. Daly, Helen Berean.
 Ports south-Capt. Colalillo, Mar . garet Geddes, Marve Mathison, Geo. A. Cressman, Ivan Marino- vich, Harold R. Bean, Arthur s. Weston, Joyce A. Weston, Fred K.  Paul, Gail c. Paul, Harriet Cross man.
 Burr s. Webber, Estelle B. Casler, Geraldine Ringstad, Ellen Jourdain, Alex Jourdain, Ruth du Bos, Ray mond du Bos, Geo. A. Anderson.
 Verna Anderson, Lucille R. Gem mill, B. J. Stimberg, Mrs. Hilda Ammith, Mrs. Garlock, MT Gar lock, Mrs. R. A. Cinsom, R. A. Cinsom.
 Peter Bond, J. Mehem, M. Fundel, J. L. Gray, Mrs. J. L. Gray, D. B. Camp, Simon Hellenthall, Miss Blahm, F. J. Turner, MT. and Mrs Frobese, G. H. Baker, MT. and Mrs. R. E. Caughlin, Miss Gustafson, MT. and Mrs. Harry Godson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-19
TANKS MAKE
 STEADY
 ON MIND0R0
Americans Meet No Re- sisfanle on IsIand-742
 Jap Planes Ragged
By DEAN SCHEDLER IA. F. Staff Correspondent

GEN. MacARTHUR'S HEAD QUARTERS IN THE PHILIP PINES, Dec. 19-The destruction or serious damage of TAP Japanese warplanes during the past week was disclosed by Gen. Douglas Macarthur today, as American in- vasion troops met no resistance on Mindoro. The Japanese planes were bagged by land-based American aircraft and planes operating from Halsey's Third Fleet.
 The chief American purpose in Seizing Mindoro was for the con- struction of airdromes from which they may further harry the Japa- nese. Manila is only half hours flight from Mindoro. American and Australian construction men are busy putting airstrips in shape.
 The communique said the Ameri- can landing on Mindoro caught him (the enemy completely off balance, and except for a few nuisance air attacks, the Tanks are making scheduled progress
 The Japanese in the city of San Jose fled in such haste that they left their breakfast bowls of rice and clans still warm. Six dead Japanese were found
 On the second day of the inva- sion. in the drive ageinst.rtlee enemy on Leyte, the 77th Division reached the airdrome west of Valencia Sunday and continued to push for ward.