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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01
BY ERICH BRANDEIs

In a recent address at Wilson
College. former President Herbert
Hoover called upon the colleges
and universities OF America to
provide the leadership which alone
can restore the moral and spiritual
losses suffered In the war.
our sure hope OF recovery" he
said, is the wealth OF uncommon
men and women among our PEG
pie"
Is that perhaps the trouble with
our government?
How many uncommon men and
women" do we have in It?
How many cabinet members and
Senators and Congressman and
high officials are there who really
have prepared for leadership and
who, by ability and experience,
are qualified for It?
When you hire a garage mechanic
you wan, to know what he knows
about automobiles. Where has he
worked before? What are his ref
erences? How can he prove that
he can fix ear?
A stenographer applying for a
job is put to a test. She must
know how to take dIctation, how
to type, how to spell She must
give proof that-sire is qualified for
the job.
But how about our leaders? !
am not going to mention any names
here II isn't necessary.
But look at your government
leaders. How have THEY pre-.
pared for the job? What previous
experience have they. what quail,
ficatiOns, what references?
Just because a man has been a
fair lawyer or editor or local bust.
nessman. does that fit him to be
top executive in the worlds larg,
est business organization?
Just because he IS a good speak
err and a prolific handshaker. does
that make him a tax expert or a
financial genius or an authority on
manufacture and agriculture and
military matters?
-
II takes a long time to 20 through
West Point or Annapolis. Here in
these insti utions the cadets are
taught every smallest detail Of
their future professions.
An Eisenhower did not win our
war in Europe because he was a
good soapbov speaker a Nimitz
did NOT gain his rank by handshak-
ing. a Macarthur worked and
studied and prepared for every
inch Of his career.
How then can we expect leader
ship" frpm men who practically fell
into public office because they hap
pencd to strike the public fancy
or from lIkeable chaps who sit in
Washington swivel chairs Just be.
cause they happen 10 be local
friends OF the man who has APP.
pointNe power?
In sur little village OF Brookfeld
we have selcCtman who is wond-
erml at fixing barns and blowing
the roads in winter and doing
handy work for all the neighbors.
They like him and they re-elect
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01

One Minute Test Answers
l. The behemoth Of the Bible
fulfills the description Of the hip
popotamus.
2. The ostrich.
3. A canary.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01

Secretary OF Agriculture or a Unit.
ed States Senator?
asked him last night His answ.
er was:
Don't make me laugh"
Copyright, 1915. for Daily Pressl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01

COPENHAGEN ms - Com.
munist forces in Denmark gained
Is seats in the Danish parliamen-
tary elections and the Socialist par
ty lost IS places, on the basis Of
tabulation Wednesday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01
Looking at Life

him year after year.
But does that qualify him to be
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01
Your Health
Locating
Heart
Aiurnlur

BY HERMAN NJ BUNDEsEN NJ. +
ONE Of the questions asked fire.
quently is What IS n heart muir
muir and what does il mean" As
you may know, the beating Of the
heart causes certain sounds. II
these sounds are abnormal the con-
oition is called a murmur. The
murmur may be heard when the
heart contracts and is then known
as a systohc murmur. If il occurs
during the relaxing Of the heart
It is known as a diastolic murmur.
Heart murmurs may arise from
a number Of causes. They may be
due to damage to the heart valves
or to defects in other parts of the
heart. Some murmurs may be due
to conditions not affecting the
heart itself.
Finding Cause
When the doctor hears a heart
murmur he is confronted with the
problem Of finding out its cause.
In order TO do this, he must make
a complete examination Of the
heart, including an X-ray, to de-
termine if its size is increased, and
an electro-cardiogram or electrical
tracing Of the heart beat, which
also gives some indication as to
whether or not the heart may be
damaged.
There are certain things about
heart murmurs, themselves, which
may help the doctor in deciding as
to their cause. Most heart muir
murs, it is true, are due to dam
aged heart valves. The valve may
be so injured that blood flows
backward through it. During the
healing process, scar tissue may
form which narrows the opening
through the valve or produces
what is known as astenosis. This
also will produce heart murmur.
Murmur Location
Inc physician will attempt to
determine where the murmur is
located and whether it is heard
in the armpit; if it is the same
when the patient is lying down or
sitting up, or if it is influenced
by breathing. He will also attempt
to find if the patient has had some
disease which has led to heart
damage, such as rheumatic fever.
In many children with fever,
heart murmurs develop, but these
disappear when the temperature
returns to normal. Heart murmurs
may also be heard in cases of tu-
berculosis which affect the pleura
or lining membrane of the chest
cavity.
The thing to remember about
heart murmurs, then, is that they
indicate damage to the heart in
most instances, but that the ex-
tent Of the damage cannot be de-
termined until a careful study is
made by the doctor.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
S. B.: What is meant by hypo-
calcemia? What is the cause, and
what is the remedy?
Answer: Hypocalcemia means a
lack of calcium or lime in the blood.
This condition may arise from a
lack of vitamin "D" due to a de.
ficiency of calcium containing
foods in the diet, or to some dis
turbance of the absorption Of the
calcium from the intestines.
The remedy consists in taking
foods rich in calcium, such as milk
and its products, some special vita.
min ID" products and, perhaps,
some calcium preparation, such as
calcium lactate.
Y. r.: | am a young girl Of six.
teen and have bow-legs. Is there .
cure for this ?
Answer: 1t is not likely that
bow-legs in a girl Of sixteen can
be overcome except by means of
an operation. Unless your deform
ity is quite severe, it is not prob.
able that such an operation would
be worthwhile
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01
One-NIinute Test

One-Minute Test
1. What kind of animal was
the behemoth mentioned in the
Bible?
2. What bird can run a mile In
two minutes?
8. What bird was mixed up in
a murder case?
Words Of Wisdom
Fame is the scentless sunfiow-
er, with 'gaudy crown of gold;
but friendship is the breathing
rose. with sweets in every fold,
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Hints on Etiquette
The wedding occasional at a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01

church wedding is like this; First.
bride and groom. maid Of honor.
bridesmaids Tin pairs) and ush-
ers lin pairs). The best man
usually removes himself quietly
through the vestry door II pos
sible. after the ceremony. to help
the bridal couple safely into their
car. II he takes part in the bridal
procession, however, he walks
with the maid Of honor.
Today's Horoscope
A birthday on this date means
you are successful, methodical
and capable Of meeting sudden
changes in fortune and environ
ment. The power of compelling
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01

Y. r.: | am a young girl Of six.
teen and have bow-legs. Is there .
cure for this?
Answer: 1t is not likely that
bow-legs in a girl Of sixteen can
be overcome except by means Of
an operation. Unless your deform.
ity is quite severe, it is not prob.
able that such an operation would
be worthwhile
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01
Hall Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

District Degree Of Honor officers elected the district
ton in Ann Abor Mrs Walter Pierce president
Culver vice president Mrs Floyd Sdda recording
Miss Belle Ross Lambe
Carpenter reelected officers the district relief fund
Fellowship In the Amcr College Of Surgeons
erred Dr. Harold deb the 18th annual Clinical
Congress Of the American College Of Surgeons which has been
session In Philadelphia That his exceptional ability
ing marked recognition from increasing field is evidenced
by this latest honor 10 be conferred upon him
Death Charles Houreuue 81 father of Mrs Tcbio Weiso
al University Hospital Mrs Elizabeth H. Bell g. home Of
her Chester Bell
Marriage Miss Lena Ecaert and Media son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Media, Ecorse I'd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01

In Jur little village OF Brookheld
we have p selcctman who is wond-
erful at fixing barns and blowing
the roads in winter and doing
handy work for all the neighbors.
They like him and they re-elect
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01
Fifty Years Ago

j. reported that residence will soon built on the
Tyler lot Congress This residence
Will greatly improve the looks Of Congress
James Thompson who killed in Detroit explosion
brotherinlaw Of Mrs G. VI. Warner Thompson
Ioyod by the firm OF Dunlap and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-01

BY HERMAN NJ BUNDEsEN NJ. D
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
COIOred Woman On Faculty
Smith College Appoints

NORTHAMPTON, MASS. (C)
The appointment of Mrs Ade-
laide Cromwell Hill to the fac
ulty of Smith College marks the
first time a colored person has
been an instructor at the dis
tinguished girls school.
Mrs Hill is to be an instructor
of sociology from 1945-46, &C
cording to an announcement of
President Herbert ] Davis. A
cum laude alumnae Of Smith in
1910, Mrs Hill has taught at
Hunter College in New York and
spent a year at Bryn Mawr on
a julius Rosenwald fellowship.
She has an M A from the
University of Pennsylvania
and is working on her doctor
ate at Harvard. Mrs Hill halls
from washington, D member
Of the well known Cromwell
family there.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
THE GREATEST OBSTACLE

Addressing an audience in Youngstown, Ohio, DR..
Charming Tobias is quoted declaring that segregation
for color must before there will be lasting peace and
harmony in the United States Hardest to bear dscrm-
nation under the banner of King Emmanuel" he contn-
ned The white church, the segreeated Y M. e. A, ana
T. W. c. A. and segregation in all places CO." he
asserted as he cited instances of nongegaon Camp
Lee Virginia and at Hunter College New York where the
first colored Waves training.
His convictions concerning segregation place him with
William Monroe Trotter who years ago concluded that
separation for color the real damnng degradation in
the United States and urged that it be fought finish
1t measure that brands coored people having been
slave race Trotter declared "and makes them forever
'he scorn of civil society Coored people traitors
themselves to aid and abet the idea by se-segregaton"
More leaders like Dr. Tobias should wake up and
recognize segregation the greatest obstacle in the Races
upward climb
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
have in this country.
NOEL JAMES.
Saybrook, Conn,
Narka Lee
Confined from Page Onel

coming day, not toe far off, the
sacred remains of their loving
little sister. At that time her
last wishes vii be obeyed and the
ashes wi be scattered to the soft
breezeS as they blow over the
family lot where the parents
are interned. Major Lee Ray
ford, only son Of the deceased,
left Immediately after the fu-
neral service for a government
rest haven where he had been
ficer. Here Major Rayford and
ordered by his commanding Of
his recent bride (nee Miss Duris
Jones of Washington, will re-
main for 20 days before return
ing to active duty at the italian
front.
Among the many friends from
out of town in attendance at the
fneral were DR.. and Mrs. J. w.
Granady of New York Intimate
friend of the family, Mrs. Lottie
Meredith Cooper, also of New
York, who arrived and departed
by plane accompanied by Rev
John johnson.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
Stevens
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CONTINUED From Page one)
another Trotter in Boston," Ste
vens declared as he recited the
deeds of the great champion Of
equality for all.
Mrs. Stevens was presented
with a bouquet which she gra-
ciously acknowledged.
Other speakers were Her
bert B. Dowse, treasurer Of Bos-
ton Branch, E. R. L., w. S. Spar
row, DR.. R. A. Simmons, 1st Vice
Pres. Or. C. G. Steward, Ernest
Kenswill, Mrs. Marie H.
Foye, Louis E. Pasco, ST., pre-
League secretary introduced Mr..
Stevens and surprised the COM
She read a letter from her
brother-in-law, Henry K. Craft
of New York, enclosed in which
was a check for $37, one dollar
for each year Of the married
life of DR.. and Mrs. Steward.
Mrs. Craft, who came on for the
occasion, called on. made q
graceful speech.
The dinner was par excellent
and the evening was a most
happy and interesting one.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
Buy War Bends Stamps

minority and majority ought to
be abolished, In a democracy
they just plain aren't fair. Men
are not superior or inferior, ma
iority or minority, by reason of
the accident Of birth--by reason
of race, creed, class or color.
Those are inferior who do not do
their best for the common good,
who think of self first. Those
are superior who have the best
heart, who can do their best for
all men.
The only true minority is one
comprised of men able to lead
willing to sacrifice themselves
for the responsibilities of leader
ship Selfless enough to lead all
people to the right. This is a
minority of honor. Let's stop
all this chatter about minority
groups and join the minority of
those who follow the Clean and
who stand in the van of pro-
gress.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
RECENT EDITORIAL
A BIRTHDAY

Wendell WILKES birthday yesterday came 'round
about four months after his death Just how effective his
influence continues to be today the Republican party
whose bgwgs fought him at every turn during the final
year Of his life, is interesting question.
Among the group in control of the party policy direc-
uon there is little reflection of this great leaders per-
sonaIy and viewpoint Any of Senate or House
votes since early January reveals that Only Senator
Vandenberg of Michigan has shown the strength of per-
sona courage required by genuine change of views on
foreign policy
The younger members of the party in the House and
senate are OF different breed however In this they
fleet the real achievement of Wike-who while he did
not make progress with the lingering tawar of the Old
Guard most emphatcaly did register with the rank and
file throughout the nation Wendell Wile will exercise
more Influence during the next decade than he did during
his brief political Naturalization Globe.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24

Manning
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Of Directors, Lincoln House
Association; Director, Boston
Progressive Credit Union;
Financial Secretary, Colored
Building Trades Association of
Boston; Member, Centers and
Lodging Committees of the
USO; Member, Governors Re-
cess Commission to Study dis
elimination in employment be-
cause of race, creed or national
origin; Member, Board Of Di-
rectors of the Family Society OF
Boston; Mr. Manning has been
with the local Urban League
since 1889 when he took over
the duties of Industrial Secre-
tary. In October, 1912, he be-
came Acting Executive Secre-
tary covering the absence of
John Caswell Smith.
The assignment to which Mr..
Manning goes now is one Of
considerable Importance The
National Urban League, in con-
junction with other agencies is
launching a Community Rela-
lions Project to assist local
community leadership in i'm
proving race relations as a
means Of avoiding postwar ra-
cial conflict.
Mr. Manning's family will re-
main in Boston since it is ex-
pected that he will return to
his present duties when the
National Urban Leagues Project
has been completed.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
GEORGIA POLL TAX

Adjustment of the Georgia Poll Tax has not created
the wild eaton of the nations coored press as was gen
orally expected Reason is that colored American edi-
tors have become reass "hardboed politically intell-
gent They know that the Southern Poll Tax was knocked
out months by the Supreme Court and public opinion
that prevailing high made easy for anyone pay
the tax and that returning colored veterans would em
nate the evil in short time The Georgia Governors
study of the revealed these facts all too plainly
Moreover, by eliminating the troublesome tax Gov Arna
got rid Of the racial elements which the south fears
most race questions. Thus Georgia and other poll
tax states act in their interest at this time Benefits
to colored? We shall watch with interest
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
WHAT IS A MINORITY?
BY RUTH TAYLOR

A hundred years ago a great
man wrote what is a minority?
The chosen heroes of this earth
have been in a minority. There
is not a social, political or reli-
gious privilege that you enjoy to-
day that was not bought for you
by the blood and tears and pa
tent suffering Of the minority,
It is the minority that have
stood in the van of every moral
conflict, and achieved all that is
noble in the history of the
world"
There are none of us whose
fathers have not at some time
been members of a minority.
Though it may have been of ma
tionality, or faith or as in the
case of the Pilgrim Fathers
among the Indians, of color. No
group was always the majority
whether it be of race, religion
or class.
AS yet--too often we forget our
own backgrounds and turn on
the smaller groups, making them
suffer in turn. Whether we do
it thoughtleSsly or Intentionally
makes no difference. We make
others suffer.
Inconsistent humans--yes we
admit it. But more than that,
it's impractical, too. Surely in
centuries we should have &C
quired some sense.
What makes a minority? 1T
Is SMALLNESS IN QUANTITY
NOT SNIALLNESS IN QUALITY.
THERE IS NOTHING PERMAN-
EMIT ABOUT A MINORITY.
THERE is NOTHING PERMAN-
EMIT IN ANYTHING THAT CAN
GROW.
Personally--I think terms like
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24

Army, now serving in Italy.
The pail bearers we're: Pres.
William T. Doyle and Postmaster
Patrick J. Connolly, former pre-
sident, representing the Dorches-
ter Board of Trade; Pres. Harry
S. Richard, and Past Pres. Fred
J. Carr, Dorchester Kiwanis
Club; Edward ]. Dunn, city edi-
tor, H. Walter Heintz, district
editor, william Leshner and
Charles E. Folsom, Boston Post.
The honorary pail bearers were;
Pres. Frank E. Schuler and Cy-
rus M. Dolbeare, Mass. Press
Assn; John Fenton, Boston
Herald, and William B. Evans,
Boston Globe, Fourth Estate
Lodge; Harry L. Katz and James
D. Ryan, Dorchester Argus
News, Mrs, Steward and Mrs.
Craft, owners of The Guardian,
were present.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
STANFORD STUDENTS KNOW

Shaping on black paint and yelpng alleged rendtions
of colored characteristics supposedly white people
have too long made unopposed practice of disgracng
and disgusting Americas largest racial minority depicting
us as loud-mouthed chicken and watermelon fends al
ways running from the enemy in battle That this
has bad mental and moral effect on striving colored
youth is beyond question That such representations are
Doth nsncere and needless is well known We of Boston
therefor pubcay commend those twentseven spirited
high school students of Stamford Connecticut for SO gal
antry opposing stupid policy that should have no place
in our northern schools We join them in being utterly
opposed to BLACK face Minstrel shows which have no
rhyme nor reason and only to perpeuate ignorant
conceptions always casting great and noble in the
worst possible roles. May Boston take notice
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
To Look
Forward To

NEW YORK - Marian Ander-
son appears at the Philhar-
monte in concert on Feb. 20.
Roland Hayes comes to the En-
bassy Auditorium on March 5.
Dorothy Maynor is scheduled for
an early spring appearance at
the Philharmonic and it is ru-
mored that the en7ire cast Of
Carmen JONES'" headed by Mu-
riel Rain will appear at the
Shrine Auditorium before sum
mer rolls around.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24

Rev. Carl Albert Seward, pas
tor of Christ Church, conducted
the services followed by the
Masonic ritual by Fourth Estate
Lodge, under direction of George
P. Paro, worshipful master, with
Joel DiSher, senior warden and
Dugald MacCallum, chaplain,
officiating. The body was taken
to Forest Hills crematory and
burial at the family lot in Law
renee.
Mr. Richards was stricken ear
ly Friday morning while driving
to work at the Boston Post, and
Succumbed before he reached
Boston City Hospital.
He is survived by his widow
Elizabeth J. Richards, two
daughters by a previous mar
riage, Mrs. Ella Chatfeld of
Braintree and Mrs. Sarah Ma
honey of Manchester, Conn, and
son Capt. H. W. S. Richards,
Dental Corps, United States
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1945-02-24
Truck Driver
Continued from page One

Continued from page One
their army truck proceeding
quietly up fremont st Saturday
night when DeVlin, closely pur-
sued b. a taxi containing Pa
trolman Connerney, jumped inOO
the army truck threatening
the lives of both soldiers with
his still smoking revolver.
(Devlin had already brutally
killed elderly Mr. and Mrs Da-
vid Pearlstein in murdurous
holdup of $he Howard Loan
Company on Washington st
and had crafty shot dwon Pa
trolman Frank Callahan on
Warrenton ST.. When Harold
Chinnian, under orders of
Connerney, blocked fremont
st with his taxi, the killer gun
man ordered Strickland to
swing into Hollis st which leads
back to Washington, maze Of
traffic, confusion and escape.
Devlin also knew that the
police could not risk shooting
the two army drivers. 1t APP
peared that the Salem mac
dened veteran held the "ace
card" as the army truck left
the stalled taxi blocking Ire
mont st and swung into Hollis,
under threats Of Devlin madly
waving his gun as he crouched
in the seat beside the two IN
armed soldiers.
RISKED HIS LIFE
Sgt Strickland, driving the
army truck, and his buddy Sgt
williams both we're experienced
in the ways of New England
weather and road conditions.
Boston still had a heavy mantel
of snow and ice and the army
men silently agreed to risk
their lives in a reckless gamble.
Aiming deliberately for the Icy
shoulder Of the road and bank
Of snow, Strickland stalled his
truck as he swung it into the
Hollis st entrance. Devlin, with
a curse, leapt out Of the truck,
attempted to race his way to
freedom and was cornered by
Patrolman Connerney who fired
two shots and Devlin went down
with a bullet in the Jaw.