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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-09-22
Job Workshop Conference Discusses Discrimination
URBAN LEAGUE
CALLS MEETING
ON MIN0RIT|ES

The overall problem Of discrim-
ination against minorities in post
war employment was the theme OF
the job Workshop Conference,
sponsored by the Detroit Ur b n
League last Friday.
Approximately Al persons, rep
resenting various labor and civic
organizations heard representa-
tivex from the War Msnpower
Commission, the rAW-CIO. the
Department Of Public Works and
The Veterans Information Center
discuss the problems now facing
Negroes In postwar employ
nent.
GEORGE sCHERMER. director
az the Detroit lnter-racisl Conn
rnttee. was chairman o. the con-
ference, which lasted for a fun
day.
Among those who appeared on
the panel discussions were James
Wishart. UAW-CIO: Ed ward
Rainey and Thomas Ross. VINO;
Samuel Gentle. Of the Department
az Public Works: John B. Smith.
Veterans Information Center;
Chester NJ Culver. Employers AS
tociauon. and Finley Allan. secre-
tary-,reasurer. Carpenters District
Council.
F. A. Kornegay. vocational sec.
retsry OF the Detroit Urban
League. informed the press that
complete report would be made
when the findings committee meets
this week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-09-22
Married Woman
Accuses Rupist

A 24-year-old married woman
told police that an unidentified
man who represented himself as
a friend OF her husband. assaulted
her in her wilkins street home
last week.
The young woman told police
that she had invited the man
inside after he had stated he owed
her husband some money. She
added that the man then drew a
knife and assaulted her in the pres
ence Of her 2l-year-old sister.
Because OF the nature OF the
case the names of the two women
are withheld.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-09-22
2 Enter Guilty
Pleas In Death
OfSchooL Boy

Two men originally charged
with manslaughter after their truck
had killed an eight-year-old boy
last April, will be sentenced Thurs
day by Traffic Judge John D.
Watts.
The boy, JefIry Williams, of 22lO
Dubois street. was struck and
killed by DPW truck driven by
Harold Thomas, %, of 22ll Mel
drum street. The body was then
hidden in a garbage receptacle by
Thomas Leon Williams, %, of l74O
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-09-22

After 10 years OF hard labor in
establishing a business that stands
out as an example, James p. Cobb,
owner OF Cobb's Friendly Serv-
ice. 1871 Chene street, Is retiring.
Mr.. Cobb. who lives with his
wife at 4762 Baldwin avenue. said
he will lust take IL easy for q
while He has been Ill for the
past eight years.
COMING FROM the wide open
spaces Of Alabama in 1920, Mr..
Cobb, after working at Detroit
Copper and Brass factory, launched
his business career May !. 1929
with the purchase OF gasoline sta
ton at 1884 St, Aubin avenue. At
that time Sam Allen, then at Ver-
nor Highway and st. Antoine
street, and Lowell Baker, Milford
and Hartford avenues. were the
only Negroes operating gas sta
tons.
In 1888 he purchased the station
at st. Antoine and Elizabeth streets,
and in l94l opened the modern
station at l94l Chene street. He
sold the station at St. Antoine and
Elizabeth TO his brother, David, in
1910.
A HARD WORKER. Cobb de-
termined from The first that his
establishments would serve the
public. I'VE believed in friendly
service. and it was one of our re-
quiremens that employees always
keep the big smile working
Furthermore. we considered
every customer was doing us a
favor instead Of Us doing him a
favor"
Cobb was always pointed out as
a bright example OF the man who
put friendly" in Friendly Serv-
ice by officials Of the Socony-
Vacuum company at the annual
banquet for dealers Cobb put
glamor in his business.
Cobb, who is member OF the
Tuskegee Institute alumni and a
member OF The Booker T. WASH
ington Trade association, has
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-09-22
Says Porter Stole
$500 From Safe

A warrant charging a 32-year-
old barber shop porter with lar
ceny from his place of employment
was recommended this week by
the prosecutors office.
Charged with the larceny of
5000 from the shop safe at 1868
w. McNichols is Murl Lee Of $3.50
Russell street, who police say spent
the money al bars.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-09-22
James Cobb Retires
From Gas Business

leased his business at 1871 Chene
street to Alexander K. Stephens.
He was the first Negro to serve
as distributor for u. s. Rubber
company, and also Delco Battery
company. In addition, he was the
first 10 institute the annual BAN
quet for his employees.
Postscript of the Apache sentinel. [volume] (Fort Huachuca, Ariz.) 1945-1946, 1945-07-13

-EISENHUTER AWARD (HARDY) :
YCont' from Page 1 Col ~ :
over radio station KSUN,
with W. Peyton Andrews as
the master Of ceremonies.
Preceding the program a
concert wa rendered by
the Post Band under the
direction Of T/sgt. C. Au-
gustus Andrews.
The invocation was by
Wendell R. Newell, direct
or Of the Bisbee reereat-
ion center. Pfc Emmett
Babe) Wallace sang "The
S ong Of the Na I'll ons" fol-
lowed by the Post Command
erts speech. 1t, lawrence
IL. F'his one Mt, Of the Spec
ial Services Division sang
"Scout Hea rted Mem" The
Scouts Of troop l pledged
allegiance to the flag and
scouts Of troop 5 pres ent-
ed the fla gs Of the United :
Ma ii ns.
The 81 media l winning Sc
outs were led, marching in
lorna ii on to the presenta-
ton platf orm, by Scout
ma ster William Tmrich.
Postscript of the Apache sentinel. [volume] (Fort Huachuca, Ariz.) 1945-1946, 1945-07-13

OIL an 80 yea RS old. Can
I be sent overs cas-:

A. Cir l-T4 WD II Jr~e Is
says that if you hav rec
ched your 3oth birthday
and will be eligible for
discha rye when yon become
10, you Will not be ship
ped overs eas unless you
volunt eer. Tn that case
you'll have to stay over
for a year.
Postscript of the Apache sentinel. [volume] (Fort Huachuca, Ariz.) 1945-1946, 1945-07-13

Q. Tin getting out on
points, but my fiancee is
in the VAC overse as. Will
she be able to get & dis
charg after we ere mar
ried?
Postscript of the Apache sentinel. [volume] (Fort Huachuca, Ariz.) 1945-1946, 1945-07-13

QUOTE OF TIE WEEK
(Clg)
Bombing g lone WON'T win
the Pacific war. Ve'11
still need infantry to de-
feat the APPS. n Vice Adj
mira Ehrc a. Mts cher
veteran Of many cerrier
sta cks q against the enemy.
Postscript of the Apache sentinel. [volume] (Fort Huachuca, Ariz.) 1945-1946, 1945-07-13

~ 0IIl14 VI ILL al AOIIG OIL
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sou DEBATE
(cont'd from Page 1 Col. y
the game was he In too
much danger. Of the three
runs scored only one vas
earned.
In the first inning, the
Mules took the lead when
Apoda CO the 1ead-off nan,
singled to left. Moore sac
rificed him to second and
g single to right By EanAs
sent Apode ca home. Hanks
moved to second on the at
tempt to stop Apoda ca from
scoring and vas sent to
third on Turner's long dr.
i've to center which vas
caught by NJ. della Fuenta.
Roma MS hit to left scored
Hanks This ended the SEQ
ring for the Mles.
Rete LIFTING in their
ia If Of the Sc me fra me,
Section o5 scored two runs
or g walk to 4. della Fuen-
ia, a triple by F. Busta-
mantle and single by II.
della Fuenta. Again in the
third, the Sonora MS pushed
a run across the plate,
when A. della Fuenta va liked
E. nd went to second on Haw-
kinsi error. N. de1e Fuen-
ia was safe on Turner's
error as A. della Fuenta
held up ct third. Mercado
was safe at first on
fie1deris choice as the
Mules elected to cut the
run eff ct the plate which
wa unsuccessful.
Postscript of the Apache sentinel. [volume] (Fort Huachuca, Ariz.) 1945-1946, 1945-07-13

A. If your girl returns
to the States end you ere
married before your dis
charge cores through, your
wife Will then be eli cible
for discharge. IF you are
discha rged before she gets
bs ok, she will not be able
to get out under exis ting
regu1a ions.
=
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
LOCAL PRIEST
 MAY BE FREED
Relatives of Father Me- Carthy Await Official
 Word From Philippines

Relatives of Rev. William R. Mo Carthy, local Maryknoill Missionary. priest, who has been held captive by the JapS since shortly after Pearl Harbor, today expressed the hope that he is among those in the Los BanoS interment camp, outside Manila, which has been reported liberated by General Macarthur and his troops.
 It is believed that Father Mo Carthy is member of Camp No. 2 in the Los Banos area.
 According to word received by relatives of the local priest, from the Society of Relief for Americans in Philippines, there are about 1,50O to 2,000 internees at Los Banos, camp number 2.
 Father Mccarthy originally was interned at Santos Tomas since lib- erated by Macarthur and his forces. However, it was learned that the Maryknoll Mission authorities were of the belief, based on reliable knowledge, that Father Mccarthy volunteered to be transferred with group of about 800 internees to Los Banos that he might act as their chaplain.
 He was first taken prisoner in March following Pearl Harbor after joining with group of American troops which fought in the hills of Cebu. The local priest had been as- signed as a missioner to Cebu, south of Leyte.
 His relatives here consist of sis ters, Miss Esther Mccarthy and Mrs. Dennis P. Sullivan of Marion and Waterbury and two brothers, John Mccarthy and Henry Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
COST ACCOUNTANTS HEARL. E. WALKLEY
Present System of Adapt= ing Machinery to TeCh-
 niques to Continue

The present trend of industry to- ward adapting the machinery to the technique rather than the technique to the machinery will probably con- tinue after the war, said L. E. Walk ley, assistant auditor of the appli- ance and merchandising division of Bridgeport General Electric, at a meeting of about 130 members of the National Association of Cost Ac- countants Tuesday evening at the Elm Tree Inn in Pennington.
 MT. Walkley's topic was Fixed Asset Accounting in and After the War" and he pointed out the fact that since the beginning of the war, many industries have become de- centralized. Instead of gathering all of their processes under one roof, they have set up many sep arate plants, giving them special machinery to deal with detailed problems and operations.
 MT. Walkley went on to say that because of the war has created the need for many items never before produced. these manufacturers have had to figure out the techniques by which they wished to make some thing. and have had to develop the machinery with which to do. it., whereas before the war the usual method was to adapt their techni- ques to whatever machinery they had. However, industries have found that this new method is much bet ter, resulting in the long run in lower cost, more efficiency, and better quality. The speaker indicated that demand for new machinery will continue long after the war, and that the new methods and decentral- ization will improve manufacturing techniques and products.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
"Old Out East" Mour71s Death OF Natiue Son Late Patrick Hackett Eyewitness to Many In- teresting Transformations in City - Had Wealth of Memories of Friends, Civic
 EVents-Enioyed Life

on the incident, but just who was to blame was never actually proved, that we recall.
 Good old John D's!
 Thousands of Out EaSters, now well along in years, never wish to forget happy and pleasant days spent on the old pond, their shin ney" games, running benders, and their skilful acts of skating all about the smooth ice of a long and treacherous body of water, the grave of a number of young people years back.
 Volunteer Bremen
 Pat Hackett was a volunteer fireman. He jol 1'd up with the famous Brass Ci [ S at the time of it's organization, back in 1886. As sociation with this outfit consti- tuted the happiest days of his life, he always held. He never wanted any office, and sought none. But he was primarily interested in the welfare and success of the body, and was always leader at the annual soirees held in the old fire house during the winter months. This was a time of much mirth and pleasure. Every member brought a girl, with him, generally one of the many shy young maid ems who made their home out in this district. They were working girls, of course; nearly all of our girls were employed in the fac- tories. But what a cheerful and good natured lot they were; we were always proud of their fine looks and tidy dress. That's why 50 many of them married and took abode elsewhere. They were among the lot who danced in the old fire house in their young days. The old hose reel was turned out doors, 8 good caterer was secured, and mid night supper was served in the basement. Square and round dances were the order of the oc- casion. And while this was true of the Brass City quarters, it was also true of the two other volun- teer fire stations of the city, Rose Hill in the Abrigador and Protec- tor over in Brooklyn. It was the custom of the times, and went with the living of the day.
 Enjoyed Life
 Out East has changed material ly in the past 40 years, but Pat Hackett seemed to keep abreast of the times, and knew many Of the new corners. He was of the kind that easily acquired acquaintance ship, that is he generally ad~ dressed most people he met with a pleasant salutation. When one does this, it goes to prove as a rule, friendship and good rule. And that is just what he liked; old ties were dear to him, but new CT ones, he felt, were also close to him.
 Pat Hackett's life was long one. He lived well. was an immac- ulate dresser, was an alert figure. met his obligations squarely and fairly, and seemed to be in a hap py frame of mind right up to the end.
 And that's the way to live, If 1t is possible for all of us to do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN CHURCH SUIT
Cheshire Woman Claims Injuries in Fall While
 Visiting Here

A settlement out of court has has been reported in the $5,000 superior court civil action brought by Margaret O'Brien of Cheshire against the Immaculate Conception Church of Waterbury. The litigation was based on injuries sustained by the plaintiff in fall Christmas Eve, 1943 near the altar of the church.
 The plaintiff claimed the church was dimly lighted when she ap- preached the altar to enter a tenn porary confessional box nearby. She stated in her complaint she fell over stairs against marble slab, 1njur- ing her knees. She also suffered from nervous shock as a result, the writ stated.
 In a special defense the ecclesias-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

Marine Corps Air Depot, Miramar, Calf. Marine Master Technical Sergeant Karl J. Sachsenhauser, 24, son of MT. and Mrs. Karl O. Sach- senhauser, ATS Watertown avenue, Waterbury, Conn, has returned here from the Pacific where he was on-commisisoned officer in charge of ordnance with First Marine Air Wing group.
 He was stationed in the New Hebrides and the Palau Islands.
 His unit was commended by Major General William J. Rupertus, com manding general of the First Marine Division.
 Master Technical Sergeant Sach- senhauser was graduated from Leavenworth High school, Water bury, Conn, in 1938 Prior to en- listing in June, 1942, he was em- ployed by the American Brass Com pany, Waterbury, Conn. He was promoted to his present rank in July, 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

Thorough and carefully planned safety measures exercised by local factories for the prevention of ac- ciGents and an extensive educational program sponsored by health and insurance companies during the past three years, 1t is believed, have greatly tended to reduce accidental deaths, local health authorities stated.
 Three Fatalities
 Though 1t is estimated some 30,- 900 people worked in local war fac- tories in 1914, only three fatalities resulted from industrial accidents. One worker died when struck by a falling piece of machinery; another when his apron caught in ma- chine; and the third victim was struck by shell.
 AS in past years, home accidents were the cause of almost half the violent deaths recorded here dur ing 1914 Seventeen local residents died as result of falls from beds, on highly polished floors, from win- dows, and on stairs. Other causes of deaths from home accidents were burns, from smoking in bed, and gcalding by hot liquids.
 Automobile accidents, which has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

prevailed for many years as the second leading cause of accidental deaths, took 12 lives last year.
 Despite the fact that Waterbur- fans as a whole endured greater emotional stress in 1914 than at any time previously, only II sui cides were reported as compared with IA the previous year. The highest suicide rate ever reported here was in the year of 1929, when the stock market crashed and 16 people took their own lives.
 Diseases of the heart and can- cer, mounting steadily as the cause of death among local residents, lead as the cause of the 996 deaths re- ported in this city last year.
 Approximately twice as many men died of heart ailments, since the report reveals 209 men out of 345, were victims of heart condi- tions.
 Cancer Deaths
 Of the 155 cancer deaths recorded, 30 were women, the majority in the dSc group IIOIl OU to IU.
 Cerebral hemorrhage, the third leading cause of death last year pro- duced 118 deaths among men and women between 35 and 90 years of age, although the majority were between 65 and 75.
 Though Waterbury's health rec ord has been excellent during the past 10 years, as a result of exten- sive health measures taken in the field of preventive medicine, local health officials are greatly alarmed over the rapid mortality increase from heart ailments and cancer. Each year 20 more lives are taken by cancer, the report reveals. In 1928, 70 cancer deaths were reported while 169 occurred in 1943.
 Deaths caused by pneumonia, a leading cause of fatalities ever since the city has maintained health rec ords, have been slashed 75 per cent in this city since the discovery of sulpha drugs in the late 3O's. Up to and including the year of 1888, pneumonia deaths averaged between 100 and 125 annually. The follow ing year, the successful administra- tion of sulfanilamide reduced such deaths to an all-time low of 50, and during the succeeding years the dis covery of other sulfa drugs contin- ued to lower pneumonia deaths as follows: 194O, 28; 1941, 31; 1942, 24; 1943, 24; and 1914, 26.
 TnfaufiIo PoraIveiS
 Waterbury health records also reveal that the nationwide fight against infantile paralysis has saved many lives in this city, since the inauguration of the March of Dimes campaign. While IT deaths occurred from infantile paralysis in 1881, only 10 deaths resulted from this dis ease during the 13 years from that time to 1914.
 Scarlet fever, typhoid, and diph- theria, which took the lives of at least 100 children during the years of World War I and the early POS, produced only 9 deaths during the past ten years. Improved methods of sanitation, which removed in- fectionS, has steadily decreased deaths from scarlet fever and typhoid, health officials stated, while anti-toxins. administered to school children by doctors and health clinics, have saved thousands of young lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

Cpl. Bertram LaChance, .
 former empIOye at the Waterbury
 Country club, recently scribed in
 England with a paratrOOper unit,
 his mother Mrs. Guy ViOlette, 6$1
 South Main street, has learned. Previous to being assigned to the
 western theater, the corporal, who
 enlisted in September 194O, was
 stationed in the Panama Canal
 Zone.
 A brother, Sgt. Valdor LaChance,
 has been serving in Assem-, India,
 during the past four months as a
 radio operator on cargo plane.
 Miami Beach, Fla.-Pfc. Robert J. Adams, son of Mrs. Lucille Adams, 418 South Main street, Waterbury, Conn, has been admitted to the AAF Region and Convalescent hos pital, Miami District, for treat ment.
 Alan K. Woodcock, 94 Elmwood evenue, has been promoted to serg- cant with Marine Corps unit at Cherry Point, N. c. He enlisted April 13, 1943, and is serving with Ninth Marine Aircraft Wing unit The sergeant is the son of MT. and Mrs. Herbert L. Woodcock, 94 Elm wood avenue. His father served in France during World War l.
 Corporal Wilbur L. Duxbury, son of Mrs. Hilma Duxbury, R. F. D. No. B. is now serving with the 18th Armored Division of the Seventh Army in France. Commanded by Major General Roderick R. Allen, this division Is one of the newest units to go into action with Lieu tenant General Alexander M. Patch's organization.
 Corporal Augustyn's wife, the former Helen Gronecki, resides at 32 Fairview avenue, Terryville.
 Leon F. Grassler, Jr., has grad uated as an aviation mechanic at the technical training school at Amarillo, Texas, and will shortly be assigned to an air base, it has been announced. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Leon GraSsler, 9 Stiles street.
 T-Sgt. Melvin J. Cole, recently re- ported to the AAF Redistribution station at Atlantic City after spend ing a 23-day furlough here with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Lowell H. Cole, 46 Starview avenue.
 The sergeant who wears the DEC, Air Medal, Purple Heart, and the Presidential Citation. served in Eng land. Malta, Tripoli, Palestine, and Italy.
 The 26-year-old airman is a grad uate of Crosby High school and was an employe of Aprothecaries Hall Company when he enlisted in 1940.
 Joseph zuraitis, Seaman 1-c, prominent Oakville contractor, has returned from eight months service in the Asiatic theatre, and is Spend- ing a 22-day furlough at his home, 236 Ball Farm Road. He is the son of MT. and Mrs Joseph Zuraitis, street. He will report for reassignment to Camp Endicott. R. l., in March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
243 Japanese Lost In Roid
(Continued from Page D

(Continued from Page 1 the 11th Divisions 511th parachute regiment took off eRom Nichols field at Manila.
 The paratroops bailed out directly over the camp at 8. m. and their jump was the signal for the re- mainder of the forces to attack.
 The guerrillas swarmed in through the gates of the camp with rifles and Tommy guns blazing, grenades bursting and knives flashing in the early morning light.
 American infantry Swarmed ashore from their amphibious craft and joined the assault.
 JapS Surprised
 The Japanese were completely surprised at morning setting-up ex- erciSeS and the commander of the camp, his staff and the entire garri- son was wiped out In matter of minutes.
 A defense cordon quickly was thrown around the hterneeS. who were found in units awaiting morn ing roll call. They were formed in columns for removal.
 Litter cases were taken to the bay on AmtrackS and transported to safety by amphibious craft. The remainder withdrew with the cover- ing force by land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
CHAIR WARMER

Hollywood - When Ann Harding reported at RKO Radio for her role with Laraine Day and Robert Young in Those Endearing Young Charms she found awaiting her the same set chair bearing her name that she had used the last time she worked at the studio nine years ago. Prop Man George Gabe dug it out of storage to make her feel at home.