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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-10

AN APPRAISAL OF RACIAL CONDITIONS
in THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA, WASH.

one would stay unless they we're
forced to do so.
The city police (Chief of Police.
Jim Jeffers) are completely unfair
in their treatment of the Negro
service and civilian personnel and
the military police work hand IN
glove with the city police: the
Mayor (Mr West) also has a part
in encouraging discrimination.
The condition on the Walla
Walla Air Base is about the same
as 1t is in the city itself. The
Negro personnel eat in a segre-
gated mess hall. The barracks
are segregated, the theater has
a colored section where all col
ored military personnel are ex-
pected to be seated and, with
some exceptions, the treatment of
the military personnel by the of.
ficers is based upon a discrimina-
tory policy.
Colonel David A. Wade. former
Commander of the Army Air Base.
and the City Administration of
Walla Walla, conferred upon the
policy to be followed In regard to
the military personnel when they
were informed that contingent
of approximately 500 colored peo-
pie would be brought to Walla
Walla Army Air Base for their
training. The most rigid dlscrim-
inatory policy was agreed upon
by the two above-named sources
of authority and it was adhered
to, to the letter.
CONTINUED on Page ~
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BY F. A. Stokes,

President. N. w. Regional NAACP
Recently Mr.. F. A. Stokes,
member of the Spokane Race Re-
lations Council. called the atten-
ton of the Executive Committee
of Race Relations Council to a
condition repeatedly existing at
the City of Walla walla, Wash,
with reference to the Negro sol
diers and WAC's stationed at
Walla Walla Army Air Base. and
the Negro patients at McCaw
Army Hospital at Walla Walla.
,-ltPraiseecomrl .epeteryld
The Executive Committee of the
Race Relations Council asked me
If would go to Walla Walla and
investigate the conditions there.
In short, found that the treat
ment of the Negro personnel at
each Of the abovenamed military
installations and in the City of
Walla Walla itself was very dis
couraging from the viewpoint of
one who does not approve of racial
discrimination.
It was found that 80 of the SO
restaurants serving the public in
the City of Walla Walla refuse to
serve Negro people. The six res
taurants that do serve Negro peo-
pie are among the lowest class
restaurants. None of the hotels
Will allow Negro occupancy, ex-
cepting a very small namber of
rooming houses where possibly no
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From S p. m. until 9 p. m.
Come in and get complete
information on special terms.
Glasses to begin around Nov.
LIST. Get your application in
early. An opportunity for
day working girls. During
your. spare evening time
learn Beauty Culture the
Ruth Whiteside way!
ENROLL NOW! 4!
Ruth Whiteside's School
of Beauty Culture, GA Jack
son ST., Seattle a, Wash. Phi.
Main 9494.
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FREEDOM FROM FEAR

Freedom from wear has been In
terpreted as if it meant fear OF
invasion. That is not the fear of
ordinary families In Europe to-
night. Their fear is of the police
man knocking at the door. 1t Is
fear of life and liberty of the In
dividual, for he fundamental
rights of men now menaced and
precarious in so many lands where
people tremble.
Democracy is on trial as it never
was before, and we must uphold
it with all our hearts and all our
vigilance, and with our untiring
and inexhaustible strength. In
our foreign policy let us strike
a continuous note of freedom and
fair play.-Winston Churchill.
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past summer travelling through
the western states, interviewing
hundreds of public officials, in
dustrial, commercial and labor
leaders and ordinary citizens.
During DIR. Reddick's exploratory
trip. arrangements were made
with experts to carry out inten-
sive surveys of conditions in Sc
attic, Washington; Portland, Ore
gon; San Francisco and Los Ang-
eles. California and certain of the
smaller towns.
These findings, together with Of
fetal reports of plans and pros
poets. win be published under the
title: Race Relations on the Pa
cific Coast"
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Mr.. Carl Bennett, a resident oil
Seattle has entered action in the
Superior Court against the North
ern Light Tavern" for the sum OF
$4,000 for refusing to serve him
self and guests.
Northern Light Tavern is locat.
ed at 201s First Ave.
The charges that on the 18th
day of April, 1915. there was in
fun force and effect in the State
of Washington the following law
relative to the protecting of civil
public rights REM. REV. STA
TuTE SEC. 1886. Every person
who shall deny to any other per-
son because of race, creed or
color. the full enjoyment of any
of the Accommodations. advantages,
facilities or privileges of any place
of public resort. accommodation, as
semblage or amusement. shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor. (L. 90,
p. 1927. ec.434)."
That the premises of these de-
PENDANTS at 201S First Avenue, Sc
attic. King County. Washington. is
place of public resort, accom-
mediation. assemblage and amuse-
ment.
That the plaintiff, CALVIN BEN
NETT. did enter upon these pre-
misses operated by these defen-
dants on the 18th day of April,
1915, at approximately S:45 p. M.
in company with several of his
friends. and that he, together with
his said friends. sat in one of the
booths on the said premises for
the purpose of purchasing a glass
of beer for his personal consump-
ton; that the said plaintiff and
his said friends conducted them
selves in courteous and gentle
manly way.
That the plaintiff herein re-
quested of waitress on the pre-
misses. whose name is to this
plaintiff unknown, that she serve
him glass of beer. which request
was made in courteous manner;
that this waitress informed the
Bartender on the said premises,
whose name is to this plaintiff
unknown, of the said request;
that the Bartender, who is the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-10
First National Golf
Contest Comes to Seattle

Stars of the golfing world are
in Seattle this week to compete
for a chunk of $4,000 prize money
in the National Open Golf Tourna-
ment. The contest, being held in
Seattle for the first time in his
tory, viii be at the Broadmoor
Golf Club. Sponsored by the
Washington Athletic Club, pro-
eeeds of the event will go to the
King County Blood Bank.
Tournament tickets may be OBJ
tanned at the Washington Athletic
Club. all golf clubs, the Broad
moor gate, Windy Langlie's, Ed
die Bauer's Wiseman's. Ben Paris,
and Bartell's at Fourth and Pine.
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Black and Tan Instals
New Super Service

Announcing the opening of
Cafe Deluxe, the Black and Tan
brings a much needed dining serv-
ice to 18TH and jackson.
The new cafe Is an innovation
and will feature only the finest
viands the market affords.
The management pron Uses to its
patrons have been fully met with
the installation of this new serv-
ice and it will in all respects re-
fleet service In Feeping with Its
reputation: QUALITY AND SERv-
ICE. For reservations call CA.
9989. Members only.
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for Armstrong ALONE! The pro-
moters over there raised il to So
600 week IN he would bring
along his great band. That in it
self shows how very popular
Louis is all over the world.
We are indeed fortunate to OBJ
tain Louis and his orchestra at
this time. They are coming direct
from record engagement at the
Trianon Ballroom in South Gate,
Calf, followed by a spectacular
week at the Orpheum Theatre In
Los Angeles.
Tell your friends. Save the
date, Oct. ~, Saturday night, for
"Satchmo," the great Armstrong!
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OBITUARY

Mrs. Lola Jones was born in
Taylor, Texas, on June II, 1889.
She departed this life ON October
l, 1915. She professed religion at
an early age. Mrs. Jones was
married at the age of II to Will
liam oJnes in the state of Texas.
To this union. two children were
born, a daughter, now Mrs. Helen
Johnson of Seattle, with whom
she resided with for two years
until her departure, and a son,
Mr.. Clyde Jones of Portland, Ore.
From Texas, Mrs. Jones moved
to Portland, Ore. While there, she
connec ted herself with the
A. M. E.-Zion Church under the
pastorship of the Reverend James
Smith. She was known as a
stauch church worker until i'll
health prevailed her.
On coming to Seattle, Mrs.
Jones made her home with her
daughter and son-in-law. Her great
love for her grandchildren in
duced her to stay on her feet I'M
til the very last.
Those who knew Mrs. Jones
looked forward to a winning
smile and a friendly converse
ton. She was a profound neighbor
and a good advisor.
She leaves to Mourn her loss,
a devoted daughter and son, Mrs.
Helen Johnson of Seattle, Wash,
and Mr.. Clyde Jones of Portland
Continued on Page ~
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JUST TO REMIND YOU
The only thing the big five
agreed upon was to disagree, and
that they did aplenty.

And so, Negro doctors are urg-
ing the establishment of a segre-
gated veterans hospital in order
that they may have an opportunity
to work in them, so said General
Omar Bradley.
Well, how will we ever have a
skilled physician unless he has
experience? There are 5000
Negroes employed in the veterans
administration; $500 are janitors
and messengers; 300 in clerical
positions and these are segregated
in the basement of the building.
Only three persons above the cler-
ical rank. Doctors are behind the
eight ball.
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Enrolment Now Open for Evening Classes

and the Brotherhood of Sleeping
Car Porters wish to register our
protest against the jim-crow pol
icy in the Prison Camp and urge
that you abolish same in the in
terest of the principle set forth
in the Atlantic Charter, the Bill
of Rights and the Declaration of
Independence. Where one human
being is the victim of insult and
oppression, however weak, and re-
CARELESS of color, race, religion,
national origin or ancestry, no
human being is secure in his
freedom.
Very truly yours,
A. Philip Randolph.
International President.
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IT'S UP TO US; Be
GENEROUS in VICTORY

Accepting the challenge present
ed in the slogan Now It's Up to
U.s. Seattle and King County resi-
dents Thursday began digging
deep into their pockets to give
to the victory drive of the War
and Community Chest.
Determined to achieve b e
$2.029.040 goal before the closing
date of the drive, October 25.
100000 citizens in this county will
give through payroll deductions,
and cash contributions when con-
tacted by Chest representatives
In an appeal on the opening day
of the drive, October IL. w. Wal
ter Williams, president of the
Chest, reiterated the need to con-
tinue maintaining the high morale
of American boys in the army of
occupation through USO services.
Both branches of the military have
requested additional USO Camp
Shows.
"Oir Donation" said President
Williams. will insure the contin-
uing of services to men still over
seas.
"At the same time we are send
ing relief supplies to our allies
and taking care of our own COM
munity responsibilities he con
tinued
A kickoff breakfast at the
Chamber of Commerce Thursday
opened the drive raising funds for
40 local Community Chest agencies
and Is National War Fund agen-
cies.
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Americas gre ates t arranger,
Fletcher Henderson. brings his ia
nous dance orchestra to the Black
& Tan this Sunday evening. Oct.
21st.
At the request of thousands of
Northwest music fans. Fletcher is
bringing his famous recording and
broadcasting orchestra direct from
the celebrated Casa Manana in
Los Angeles. The band was broad
casting nightly over the major
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-10

the unique vocallzing of Louie
himself. There's something diff
ferent about the Armstrong
dances. There's such a natural
ness, general feeling of easy
cordially and informality that pat
rons come away refreshed and as
light-hearted as If they had taken
part in a happiness picnic.
This will be another Cody at
traction, whe brings to the Civic
Auditorium only the best.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-10

Like the pied piper of Hamlin'
whose notes none could resist,
Louie Armstrong with the genial
personality and the golden trumpet
may lead lot of Seattle music
and dance lovers all to Civic Audi
forum this October,
Aside from the swingy music of
the orchestra, with member an
artist in his own right, there is
the singing of Velma Middletown,
mellow voiced vocalist. featured
with the band in late hits, beside
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-10
NORTHERN LIGHT TAVERN IS
SUED FOR REFUSING SERVICE

employee and the agent of these
defendants. approached the booth
occupied by the PLAINTIFF and his
friends and informed this plaintiff
that he was sorry but that the
owners of this tavern business did
not allow him to serve colored
people on the premises and the
said Bartender requested that the
plaintiff leave the said premises.
Jack Steinberg is attorney for
the plaintiff.
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A. Philip Randolph
Protests Segregation
Mr.. Charles B. Meade, Supt.,
Federal Prison Camp,
Tucson, Arizona.

Federal Prison Camp,
Tucson, Arizona.
Dear Sir:
Information has come to me
concerning the policy of segrega-
ton in the Dining Hall at the
Camp with respect to conscien-
tious DIRECTORS.
| am advised that Manuel d.
Talley, a Negro conscientious OBJ
jector, has been fasting for sew
eral days in protest against this
undemocratic practice. | hope you
will be able to see if in America
we practice the very same racial
policies that we have been fighting
against in Germany. the blood of
our sons. brothers. and fathers
will have been shed in vain in
the war just ended.
l therefore in the name of the
March On Washington Movement
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WEST COAST RACE
RELATIONS SURVEYED

"The Journal of Educational So
Geology printed at New York
University, has just completed a
thorough study of race relations
on the United States West Coast,
which will be published in its
November issue.
DR.. L. d. Roddick, editor of the
special number, spent most of the
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Georgia's modern Governor FL
lis g. Arnold did in less than two
years what congress failed to do
in half century; forced repeal of
the poll tax law. and eliminated
the use of shackles and chains In
her prisons. Time marches on.
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FLASH!
Announcing:

The first graduating exer-
cises of The Ruth White
sides School of Beauty Gull
ture, Sunday, Oct. Fl, 1945,
at Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
IL o'clock a. m.
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The atomic bomb may have been
the instrument which brought US
peace, but man alone can keep the
peace. No country has monopoly
on intelligence. Some nation, not
ours may produce a better, more
deadly bomb.
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networks, many shows being
heard on local stations here. They
established somewhat of a record
there by being held over at the
conclusion of their first engage
ment. Popular approval demanded
it,
Fletcher is used to breaking rec
ords of one kind or another. At
the Rumboogie Club in Chicago
the band was booked for two
weeks and wound up by staying
for three months And then all
music fans are familiar with
Fletchers many great arrange
ments which skyrocketed Benny
Goodman to fame. His years spent
with Goodman also gave the Hen
derson name boost up the lad
der of musical success. And now
that Fletcher has his own orches.
ira he is able to arrange in his
own free style.
With Fletcher Henderson pound
ing out the rhythm from his piano
it can't help but be great dance
event this Sunday at the Black &
Tan. Fletcher adds a bright spot
to the long line of famous bands
that are playing the Black & Tan
this year.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-10

OF Americas 100000 negros
about 100000 are not full blood
ed, having at least one white an
cestor
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-10

Those well dressed. well fed
Yanks did more to defeat Mr..
Churchill than the yelping of all
the Laborites. They. too. wanted
better way of life.
The daily monitor leader., 1945-11-06

NDIANAPOLIS-W0-Ats sn
indianapolis restaurant . sign
on the cigarette machine reads:
"Yes. I'm full Of plenty &C
smokes"
The daily monitor leader., 1945-11-06
Meade

MEADE-The annual Pancake
Supper will be held at the Meade
church hall this coming Thurs
day evening Nov. 8. Beginning
at $50 o'clock until all are
served. After an auction sale OF
various articles will be held for
the rest of the evening. Come
out and meet old friends.
Herman Schmid of Mount
Clemens called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bantle Sunday.
Mrs. Francis Furton n d
daughter Sally, and Mary Ann
attended a girls Scout meeting
in Mount Clemens Saturday.
Miss Ruth Nunneley spent the
weekend with her mother Mrs.
Anna Nunneley.
There was no school in the
lower grades here Monday.
Staff Sgt. Bob McWilliams
who has been in the Pacific for
four years is home on a honor
able discharge. He is the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bentley
here.
Ralph Nunneley OF Mount
Clemens spent Sunday at the
Richards Homestead.
The Rev. and Mrs. Carl Os-
wald and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Furton attended a missionary
dinner at Lapeer Tuesday eve
ming.
Carl Jones is home on a ten
day furlough.
Donna Yahn spent the week
end with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bantle
and family visited Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mullen and family Sum
day evening.
MIR. and Mrs. Daryl Bently
are moving to their home in De-
troit on Monday.
Callers at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Bentley Sunday
were Mr.. and Mrs. George Foy
and daughter of Detroit. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Wissman and family
of Marine City and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jarvis Webster and family Of
Port Huron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bantle
Jr. and family called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bantle Sr. Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Ball Of Detroit WIS.,
tied her children here Sunday.
The daily monitor leader., 1945-11-06
lie havre Riotinq
Blamed on RoWdies
Yonks Are Barred
from Public Pieces

LIE H.lVRE, Nov. 6 -(R-
Leading ci.izens of lie Havre
asserted today that 'small
gang of rowdies" was respon-
sible for cent outbreaks OF
violence involving Frenchmen
and Ame-' ,an troops.
The U. S. Army yesterday
barred all American soldiers
from public places during day
light hours and declared the
city itself out of bounds be-
tween the hours Of 6p m. and
a. m. on the heels Of reports
of fist fights and other violence,
including a shooting.
u. S. Army officers for the
most part blamed the situation
on homesickness on the part of
soldiers, coupled with adverse
living conditions in blasted
lie Havre which have strained
the patience of its citizens.
French police said the vio-
lence was not all caused by the
Americans. They said there were
numerous instances of attacks
by French soldiers aga n S t
A m e er a S, resulting in fist
fights for which it was difficult
to fix responsibility.
The daily monitor leader., 1945-11-06

throughout the surface of the
earth.
1T was in those points where
Christianity was best known
and understood that American
landing forces in the Pacific
found the way paved for them"
Hardy told the club men in
pointing to MacArthur's land
ings in Leyte and the reception
accorded Allied fliers by "sav-
ages" to whom the missionaries
had already brought an under
standing of universal love.
TWO ROADS
Hardy said that America Is
faced with a dual choice. The
road that leads to a destructive
war which may we'll threaten
The very existence of itself. and
that which will result in the
most prosperous fear-fres era in
human history.
I'VE may be and probably are
too prone to criticize the presi-
dent and the congress for weak
and Intellectual leadership"
Hardy reminded his audience.
I'VE must not forget" he said,
that no one can lead q popula-
ton working at odds with one
another and torn by greed and
conflicting aims. 1t is the Amer
lean, as an individual, who must
help point his nation toward un-
ity and peace; in thinking and
personal behavior" the speaker
said.
TEAMWORK NEEDED
Touching upon current labor
disorders Hardy said that he
feels that men are entitled to a
fair profit on their labors but
that the means chosen to ac-
complish those ends are not al
ways justifiable.
Rather, he said. management
and labor must work together
to achieve the greatest good not
only for themselves, not for the
general public and the perma-
nence of the American system of
society. Personal detectives
must, he said, be placed second
ary to the ultimate goal of
peaceful progress, based, he be-
lieved, upon universal accept
ance of the theory of love for
ones fellow man.
L. Wade Fast, president Of the
High Twelve Club, presided at
Mondays luncheon meeting.
Hardy, in addition to his Sec
retaryship of the Chiropractic
Society Is editor of the organiza-
tion's journal and is an ordain-
ed Congregational minister.
The daily monitor leader., 1945-11-06
Veteran of 2 World Wars
in VFW Class of AZ Men

overseas duty, brings the posts
roster Of World War II men to
more than the 800 mark.
The complete list of World
War II veterans admitted TO the
V.F.W., is as follows:
Herbert F. Thiel, Joseph Ols-
Yak, Robert F. Sharp, Edwin ~.
Mayer, James F. Millard, John
H. Gerth, Louis w. Shovan. Ger
aid l.. Brown, Mars a | E.
Brown. Thomas M. Stanle ~.
John w. Smith, Charles S. Rob-
erts, Leewood Hall, Harold c.
Hibbard, Chester A. Beghtol,
William j. Essmaker, Harold S.
Steffens, Alphonse M. Chevalier,
Joseph d. Thomas, Raymond
Lands, Arnold H. Stade, Carl
H. Nieman, Ralph Solorzane,
Edward l.. Casper.
Charles H. Miller Jr., Walter
f. Henderson. Raymond E. Ian
dis, Clancy A. Sheldon, Donald
II. Stuart. Leonard H. Kerner.
William c. Stuart, Joseph H.
Swiergosz, Raymond H. Dubay,
Walter A. Elgert, John Yee,
Harry J. Bates, Isadore Haupt-
mann, Eli j. Schwartz, Herman
Z. Crandall, Richard Eschen-
burg, Philip T. Mulligan and
Shirley J. Monroe.