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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
Nv LARRY CHISM

Twenty-Five years of faithful Serv-
ice to The police department and OF
being what rs superior called a
good police officer ended al eight
O'Clock on August IS for Detective
Sergeant Rex Smith, 81, Of 6377 30th
street.
Sergeant Smith retired from the
department on Tuesday after hand
ing IN his resi- gnation 10 Inspector
George B Mcclellan, head OF the
Special Investigation Squad.
A letter written TO Smith on Au-
gust IL. 1919 by Secretary Fred w.
Smith OF the police department
started Smith on his way towards
becoming one OF the best known
and most highly respected-both by
citizens and fellow ofiicers-men in
the department
Smith was promoted 70 detective
in 1926 after serving four years with
the Womens Division In Septem-
Der OF 1890 he was promoted 10
detective sergeant He has received
Is citations during his years Of Serv-
ice For Is years he was a partner
OF Detective Sergeant George Ruth
crford, working out of Garfield sta
ton.
Solved Murder
The Ward Baking Company
robbery and murder was the most
important case ! worked on" Smith
stated He added that as result
! of his and his partners investi ga
ton four men. two Negroes and
two whites were convicted and SEN
fenced 10 serve life in prison for the
! robbery OF the company
manager in 1885
Smith also disclosed that during
the same year he and his partner
cleared up eight murders. He was
instrumental in getting conviction
for breaking and entering case Of
the Allen Laundry in 1898.
Bodyguard to King
Proof OF the high regard in which
Smith was held by the department
was shown when he was selected as
one of the officers 10 act as body
guard TO King George VI when he
visited in Canada several years ago.
Smith disclosed that his superiors
had been some Of the finest men he
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
NegroesAs Waves
Gets Navy Secy,s
Serious Attention

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of The
Navy James Forrestail IS giving his
serious attention 20 the admis-
tion of Negro women INTO the
WAVES. SPARS, and Marines. sc-
coroing 10 letter written last week
by Lieut. Commando Mildred Me-
Afee Of the WAVES 20 Mrs Tnoma-
tins W. Johnson OF the AKA Nom
Partisan Council.
The letter was in response 20 a
five page memorandum sent by the
AKA Council 10 the Secretary a.
the Navy suggesting specific pro-
oedure by which Negro women can
be integrated into the navys aux
ilIary services.
The memo was evidently widely
circulated among the higher officers
OF the Navy Department, because
in addition TO Miss MscAfees letter,
the AKA Council received a reply
from Rear Admiral l. + Denncld.
assistant chief OF the Bureau OF
Naval Personnel. which stated:
Your comments and recommen-
dsiions on these subjects admission
of Negro women are appreciated
The navy personnel which has been
studying the matter Is thinking
along the same lines and 10 inter-
eSied To have this Succinci and prsc-
teal formulation OF your point Of
view"
Among the points made in the
memo was the fact that the perform
snce Of Negro workers has been
judged ssiisfsctory an every case
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
MARRIAGE
LICENSES
By WAYNE COUNTY CLERK
DURING PERIOD OF AUG. l
TO AUG.


Cassius A. Ward. 25, Hazel J. Por'
ter. 80
Willie Mccall, %, Henrietta Gray
a.
Norman Morris. SIS, Bessie H Nil.
Ter. al
Robert Dabney. ls, Katie Foster
l8
James H. Wells. %, Ru,h0Wsrner
rs
William Townsend. 40; Matte L
Glass, AZ.
John Little, 40; Equilla Heron,
$6.
Wesley Brooks. Jr.. 81; Mary E.
Hall. IL.
Augustus Jackson. 80; Bertha
Hicks, %.
Melvin Harris, as; Fannie Will
lams. 80
Boyd p. Griffin. 49; Lena Woodall,
4S.
Vernon c. Wallace, %; Hortense
Yesrgan. %
Emerson Brown, A.; Lucille
Smith. AZ
Thomas J. Miller. 80: Mamie l.
Parker, 81.
Paul Ivory, Jr. 80. Alice Williams
Il.
Glover Rouse. %: Dorothy John
son. 20.
George R Reese. 20. Eva Nellie
Harvey, IS.
Blessed Lowe. +s; Mary Hamilton
20.
Russell Raglsnd. 80; Elizabeth
Briley. %
Henry J. O,en. %; Dorothy Byrd
Ie.
Walter Poole, IS: Mayme Gossctte
IS
William Thompson, 10; Odessa NJ
Fordham. 10.
John W. Corrothers. "a; Mary W.
Raleigh. 20
Eugene l. Parker, 33; Ora l..
Oden. 90
William H. Brsceford, g.; Mary
Green. Sc.
Richard L. Coleman, a. Pat
Adams, 26.
Eugene Coleman, 10, Martha
Starks. Is.
Fred II. Massey, Jr.. 81 Gertrude
Slaughter. 90
Tommie Peoples. %; Ella NJ. De.
shields, %.
Grant Williams. 81; Frances Coop
CT. 46
Fillmore Beck, 10; Catherine Good
en-. 20
Thelmsr Hunter, 81; Louise Nor.
wood. 10.
Tom Segars, 81; Carolyn Cooper
a
Harold r. Johnson. 81; Ruth V
Oliver. 20.
Larnell w Woods. %: Thelm;
Sofa Coupling. 10.
Richard Selmsn. 46; Mamie Bent
ley. AZ
Crittenden T. McSwain, %; Co
rinne NJ Conner. %.
Randolph Ward. 81; Carrie Stew
ems. "a.
Jack Willis, 81; Bernice Wesley
l8
Theodore r. Garland. %; Mar
gsret Foster. 10
Lee Kate. rs: Margaret Brooks. Sc
Joseph w. kimble, 81; Thelma J
Owens. 81.
Furmsn Posey, "a; LaVerne Nc
Gswgh, g.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
Reception Prior
ToWeddingHes
Happened Here

The usual order Of things was re-
versed when a wedding reception
was held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Smith. 1875 Goddard
street. on Sunday. prior 10 the mar
rage OF their granddaughter. Mar
garet Foster to Marine Sgt. Theo-
dore Garland Monday al pm The
cause OF the reversal OF arrange
ments was the fact that the groom
arrived IN the city too late TO obtain
the license in time for the wedding
as originally planned. The recep-
ton was given as planned, although
the actual wedding had to take
place the next day. when the groom
received a military waiver and the
couple we're married.
Rev. Lee T. Clay officiated at the
ceremony held at his home. Mrs.
Smith and Mrs Annie Godbold,
aunt OF the bride. were witnesses.
A wedding supper at the home Of
Mrs L. Taylor followed the rites.
The bride was married in gown
OF creamy white satin with "
shaped neckline and bodice of
sheerest net shirred down the front
made with a bouffant skirt edged
in three-inch pleating which ex-
tended into a long train. She wore
a strand OF pearls as her only jewell
ry. The only bridesmaid was Miss
Lee Dora Taylor who wore baby
pink satin with sheer net trimming
and fashioned with a sweetheart
neckllne Her only jewelry was a
heart-shaped clip Of brillants.
For the reception the night be-
fore. the bride and maid woIe their
wedding clothes. The hostess. Mrs
Margaret Smith, wore a summer
blue print with corsage. Four
aunts of the bride assisted at the
reception. Each was becomingly
gowned in black with identical cor
sages. They are Mrs Annie God
bold. Mrs Lille Murray, Mrs. Lo-
retta Everson Mrs. Hattie Newly
The couple received many lovely
gifts A tasteful menu was served
Guests present included; Henry
Smith, Elliot Smith. Alexander
Smith, William Godbold Sr. and Jr.
Eddie Aversion and family, Marie
Smith and Lucille Brodnaz of Pom.
tiac. Mrs. Beulah Dudley. Geraldine
Dudley, Mrs. Mildred Walker anc
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G.. Cleve'
land, Mrs. Robert Lee Of Inskter
Mrs. Rose NJ. Lewis of ST. Louis, Mo
Mrs. Delta Smith of Selma. Ala
Mardell Butts, Elizabeth Harris
Maggie Fuller. Edna Cooper, Alma
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
Sergeant Rex Smith
Retires From Force

had ever known, As Inspectors
Christian Nelson, George B. Nc
Clellan and Chief of Detectives Paul
Wcncel.
I'm satisfied TO go out OF the
department | need the rest
and then too ! am interested in es-
tablishing private detective agen-
cy" were future plans disclosed by
the retiring detective sergeant, who
has never killed man or received
a scratch during his IS years of serv-
ice with the police department.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
The Frank Clays
Honor Menphisian

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clay, 6OO7
Stanford, were hosts at a cocktail
party on Sunday in honor of Miss
Gloria Eggleston of Memphis, Tenn
A delightful hot weather menu was
served
Among the guests were: Mr. and
Mrs Otis Guy. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
James. Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay OgleS-
by, Mrs. Naomi Reynolds, Mrs,
Evelyn Daley, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d,
Flowers, Myrtle Jones, Pvt. Marian
Powell, Venetia Flowers, Jean
Flowers. Jean Clay. Frank Clay. Jr +,
and Ardell Guy.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
Red Cross Head
Keeps Bias Plan

NEW YORK In response TO a
letter from Basil O'Connor an
nounclng continuation Of the blood
plasma segregation policy. Walter
White expressed sharp diSappoint-
ment about the attitude of the new
ly appointed Red Cross head. In a
communication to the latter, Mr.,
White said: Il had honestly hoped
that you would show more courage
and forthrightness in your approach
To what is one Of the most shame
full episodes and practices in this
war for human liberation"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19

Mays, Marybelle Stevens. Azella
Banks. Virginia Bailey, Louise Jor-
don. Myrtle Mckay, Beulah Tinsley,
Jacqueline Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. 7
Harvell. Catherine and Anne Smith,
Mr. and Mrs l. Patton, Mr. and Mrs,
c. Reece. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Under
wood. Mrs. w. Darnell. Mrs. s. Jen-
kins. Mr.. and Mrs John Bolden
Phillip Bolden. Sylvester Bolden
Mr.. and Mrs. II. johnson, A. John
son, Mrs. P. LLOYD and daughter
Mrs C. Lloyd. Geraldine and Doll
Billinelea. Mrs. F. Attlae, Mrs. Trice
Mr.. and Mrs. Young. Mrs, c. Mat
thews, Mrs. L. D.ckerSon and many
htherS
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19

4. Boys Race, Age Seven and Under
Is Yards-lst, End, 3rd Prizes
5. Girls Race, Age Seven and Under
IS Yards-lst, End, 3rd Prizes
8. Hard Bail Invitational Champion
ship Came
7. Boys Race, Age Ten and Under
IS Yards-lst, End, 3rd Prizes
8. Girls Race, Age Ten and Under
Is Yards-lst, End, 3rd Prizes
9. Boys Race, Age Twelve and Under
SO Yard Oash-Medal
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
SIS Marine Owl
Launched Tues.
At Ship Yards

The SIS Marine Owl. the four
teenth vessel to be launched by
Shipyard No of the Sun Ship
building Company, predominantly
Negro operated, was launched on
Tuesday. Aug IS.
This 10 another hospital ship to-
be turned over to the US Navy
department and will be christened
by Mrs. Aida A. Andrews. wife OF
Captain c. L. Andrews. medical
corps, U.S.N She will be attended
by party of US. Navy officials.
The launching will take place at
about 1882 am.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
RETURNED TO TOWN

Mrs. Vantella Lane has returned
from Camp Norcum at the conclu-
sion of highly successful season of
camping. She is sporting lovely
all over tan that bespeaks much
romping about in the sun. Mrs.
Lane is Younger Girls Department
secretary at the Lucy Thurman
YWCA and is also director of Camp
Norcum
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
Plan Journalism
At Lincoln Univ.

JEFFERSON CITY. No Formal
training ID newspaper work AT the
Lincoln University School ~ Journ-
alism viii be resumed tins fall un-
DER the regular staff oi instructors.
an announcement from the school
stated this week
ArmiS'ead s Pride who was re-
Gently appointed acting director aft
or being honorably discharged from
the Army said that registration for
the first semester starts September
~ and tnsi classes begin Scptem-
Der 20
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
VISIT CHICAGO

Prudence Perry, secretary OF the
Michigan State Association of
Women's Clubs and May Randolph,
secretary of the Detroit Association
OF Womens Clubs, are in Chicago
attending the Regional Association
Of Women'S Clubs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19

where they have been used or an
integrateo basis and that there Is
, growing recognition II INC fact
same manner ~ other persons u
vas also pointed OF that the de-
ciA0n q use Negroes must come
from the iopmot level" IN oruer
10 De satisfactory. and that segre-
cation IN any form must De studl-
oUsly avoided.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-13
FREE!

We will h e lip you
make out your Dec
leration Of Estimated
lneo me Tax due
April 18th. Money
for income tax and
OF h er expenses.
Quick Service
m oney within one
hour!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-13

WANTED-ie3s Ford from private
owner. Call after p. m. cE 3s95.
WE NEED 500 funk cars. We pay
top dollar. oil eTT2.
WILL PAY up 10 81 200 cash for
good late model Chevrolet or Pom
tiac. We 5-T2lo.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
CIGARET DEARTH STEMS
TO NEW DEAL BLUNDER

Two years ago when tobacco growers,
5obacco farmers better states it, because
there are thousands of them, pleaded
with the New Deal administration to per-
NIT larger acreages, they got a cold no
today we have a tobacco shortage as Is
mrrored in lack of sufficient cigarets
10 meet the increased demands the grow
ers so clearly saw two years ago but
which the New Deal could not see or
refused to see because of the policy of
curbing production.
The date is set two years back as the
cause of the present shortage for the
reason that it is necessary for tobacco
to season two years before going into
smokes The same reduction of acreage
policy for sugar beets brought on ration
ing of sugar and shortage that never
should have existed.
Instead of tobacco growers having an
over production their own foresight now
is seen as wholly correct and they are
out at least 100 million dollars for more
than a two-year period. Just another
charge against the stubborn New Deal
leaders.
The present cigaret shortage, even
with the curb in production is not neces-
sarv. or at least it could be lessened II
the same laundering methods were not
being pursued. The more fortnight of
ficials at Washington admit the initial
blunder and also admit that changing
set-ups now keep the shortage going:
There is in Britain now a stockpile OF
cigarets far beyond needs for the armed
forces simply because the government
built that stockpile for distribution all
over the armed areas. When the inven-
tory was at top point for this purpose
il was decided to send consignments Oh,
rect from the warehouses in the United
States and so the British have tremend,
Gus stock to use themselves, or to parcel.
out as they please and it is no surprise
to find some of this stock finding its way
hack across the Atlantic into Mexico
and other places except the shelves OF
Uncle Sans stores.
No one going without cigaret today
need anplaud himself and accept his fate
on the belief he is. helping the fighting
men have plenty. The fighting nIs1 men 90 ;o
plenty of countries save good old Ameri-
ca.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
WILL COMMUNISTS GAIN
pERMANENCY IN CHINA?

Need to expedite war measures no
dol,bt sparked Generalissimo Chang Kali
sheks final capitulation to the Commun-
ist group as seen in the shake-up in his
cabinet this week. Whether the compro-
mise will become a part OF the restora-
ton of the Republic after the conquest
OF Japan offers an interesting outlook on
nolitical affairs in the Orient.
Chang relieved the Communistc pres
sure in one move when he stripped Cen
eral Ho of his duties as war minister,
situation he had held fourteen years.
Ho was the particular thorn in the side
of the Communists and they hail as
signal victory his removal. But it is not
consistent with the Communists pollcy
to be satisfied with partial or temper
arv hand-out and it hardly is conceivable
that they have been placated for longer
nerjod than the extent of the war.
Plainly Chang was at a point wnere
he had to do something to present
united China against Japan. That or lose
the war and, of course. his power. Inc
way things were going there was grow
ing fear and probability that Cmang
wo,ld be forced to an armlstlce, even
with the help of the Allied powers IN
the war. He had stood out against the
messing demands of his own counsel
iors as we'll as the United States to make
neaee with the northern sector. lie nad
been at loggerheads with the Communists
long before Japan moved in-ln TACT the
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT,
NOTICE OF SALE OF STOCK
IN BULK

Notice is hereby given pursuant
to the provisions of Section 3440 OF
the Civil Code of the State of Cali
fornia. that LOUIS J. SPEzIA in
tends to sell to NEHI BOrTLING
COMPANY of Brawley. Califor-
MIA Corporation, all that certain
personal property consisting gener-
ally of
Nehi Bottlil-> Company, lnclud-
ing equipment, stock in trade
and good will
of a carbonated beverage business,
known as Nehi Bottling Company
belonging to saiG Louis j. Spezia
and located at 189 West, Main
Street, City of Brawley, County OF
Imperial, State of California, and
that the purchase Price thereof will
be paid, on Friday. the first day OF
december, 1914, at Pioneer Title
Insurance and Trust Company, 623
Main Street, City of El Centro,
County Of Imperial. State of Cali
fornia. at 10 o'clock am. That the
address CT said vencor is 189 West
Main Street. City OF BraWley, Coun-
ty of Imperial, State of California,
and the address of said vendea is
,S9 West Main Street, City Of BraW-
ley, County of Imperial, State OF
California.
Dated. November l3. 1914.
LOUIS J. SPEZIA.
Vendor.
(No. 81 (N22)
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
COURT WOULD BE ARBITER

COURT WOULD BE aEbl1Ek
Provision for an international
Court of Justice TO be the judicial
army of the United Nations organi-
cation is called for in Chapter VII
OF the Dumbarton Oaks proposals.
for a United Nations charter, but
the statute which would create this
court is net set forth.
Instead it is proposed that the
Permanent Court of International
Justice, the so-called World Court
set up at The Hague as part OF the
framework of the old League of Ma
tions. be revised TO meet the new
situation: or else that new court
be set up by an entirely new inter-
national agreement. IN any event,
it is proposed that the statue setting
up the new court be made part of
the United Nations charter, which
will be drafted in final form at con-
ferenceS of all the nations next
year.
When the old court is reVamped
or the new one set up, IT is proposed
that all the nations adhering to the
charter would automatically signify
their adherence to the statutes OF
the court 1t is provided, however,
that countries not members of the
United Nations could-by permis-
sion of the General Assembly-sub-
scribe to the statute creating the
International Court of Justice and
they could use it for settlement OF
their disputes with other nations.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
PROBLEMS OF GERMAN
INDUSTRIES
Pasadena Star-News)

pasadena Star-News)
Everybody understands that very lit
tie will be accomplished if Germany is
disarnrad after the war and then allowed
to re-arm in 10 or Is years.
To prevent repetition, a sub-commlt-
tee of the United States senate recon-
mends the dismantling not only of Ger
manys munitions industries but also OF
the basic steel and chemical industries,
without which the manufacture of muni-
tions is impossible.
With the purpose to make Germany in
capable of waging another aggressive
war there will be no disagreement in the
United States, but the practicability of
depriving Germany Of its steel and chem
ical industries is open to question.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE on CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
No 36i5
Notice of Time and Place Appointed
for Proving Will and Hearing
Application for Letters Testamen-
tary.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF
ALLAN c. JOHNSTON, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that petit
ton for probate Of the will Of AL
Ian c. JOHNSTON, deceased, and
for the issuance to Pauline c. john
ston of letters testamentary, has
been filed in this court, and that
Friday the 1st day of December,
1914, at O'clock pm. of said day,
al the courtroom of Department Two
of said court, at the Court House
in the City of El Centre, County of
Imperial, State of California, has
been set for the hearing Of said
petition, when anG where any per-
son interested may appear and con-
test the same, and show cause, If
any they have, why said petition
should not be granted.
Dated November Is, 1914.
w. j. McCLELLAND,
County Clerk.
BY G. o. Kenyon,
Deputy Clerk.
NO. 86) N20-3O inc)
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
COSTLY HORSEpLAY
buffalo Courrier-E -EXpress)

buffalo Courrier-EXpress)
1t now turns out on the authority OF
a Spanish diplomat, that Generallsslmo
Francisco Franco, the pint-sized dictator,
not only is foe of democracy and the
rights of man but can't stand ridicule.,
The story goes that Adolf Hitler, flush
ed with successes over the British and
French, met Franco at the Spanish front
ier with the idea of getting Franco to
come into the war on the Axis side. Hit
Ter was in such good spirits that he went
into an act mimicking the strutting little
eeneralssimo But Franco saw the act,
marked it down as an insult, and refused
20 become an Axis belligerent. The IN
cident is said to have cost Hitler golden
opportunity for winning control of the
Mediterranean.
Some of his foes may feel slightly sym
pathetic toward Hitler in the matter;
They may ask if the most mlmlcked and
caricatured man in the world cant IN
dglge in a little horseplay at the expense
of a man who hasn't been mimicked, carl
catured or ridiculed half enough.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
COURT WOULD NOT
CONTROL ASSEMBLY

1t is foreseen that members OF
the International Court of Justice
would be elected by the General
Assembly of the United Nations.
Aside from that. however, it IS net
proposed that the General Assem-
bly, or the Security Council would
have any control over the court, or
vice versa.
Whether the Security Council
would be obliged to enforce the de-
cisions of the International Court Of
Justice is a matter still 10 be de-
cided: also whether it would be the
General Assembly which would be
empowered to recommend to the
nations notifications in the code
of international law on which the
court would base its decisions.
All such questions of course rre-
suppose that the United Nations
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
PetrilIo Orders
Marines to
Quit Instructinq

WASHINGTON, Nov %. CUP)-
James G. Petrillo, president of the
American Federation of Musicians
(AFL) has sent to the marine corps
a letter demand that members of
tie famous marine band cease CIV
ing music lessons in their off-duty
hours, it was learned Tuesday.
Marine corps headquarters ac-
knowledged receipt of the letter but
declined comment pending a study
by the legal department.
Petrillo, who last week concluded
his long fight with two leading re-
cording companies with an esti-
mated S4000,00O victory, was said to
have dispatched the letter after a
Washington musician and union
member complained that marine
band members were "gobbling up
his pupils.
After z3-month dispute, in
which Petrillo defied recommended
lions of the War Labor Board and
President Roosevelt, the two record
ing firms last week signed con-
tracts with provisions which will
net the union an estimated $4,000
COO q year
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-22
Editorials and Comment

division has existed more than 20 years.
For the moment the Communists ap-
pear satisfied with the removal of Ho,
but that doesn't mean that there will not
be demand soon for actual representa-
ton in the cabinet AT that juncture,
Chang will be faced with momentous
and dangerous decision, for then 1t will
point to what will happen after the war
is won against Japan.
At best the political outlook for Chang
is none too bright.