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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-17
ANOTHER CHALLENGER
GETS TOO MUCH SUGAR

Cleveland, Jan. II -AP-Another
challenger to Ray (Sugar) Robin
sons rating as unofficial ruler OF
the welterweights was relegated
to the list OF also rams today The
latest aspirant to digest an I'M
healthy amount of Sugar is Tommy
Bell. the Youngstown. O.. sharp
Arena Tuesday night and had his
string OF 2S straight triumphs snap
ped hy Robinson
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-17
LADIES' RECREATION HOUSE
LEAGUE
Team STANDINGS
MoraY's

r Paul4en 3S9, b. Bates $50. N.
Guodiug @22 l.. Lore Isl. T.. Ever
ard 39l Won !. lost >.
Local $40 No. ,
j. Frazier ISL H. Tent 2l>. J.
Kirh 30 r. Nicmi BIS. A. Borgic
3,3; handicap 49, Won >, lost
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-17
Frozen Food

VI Duudon BIS. V. Kidwel (aygD
sos. L. Bowdcu az. /. Deck $3.50, L.
Norris i2l Won .. Lost l.
Richardson's
A. CoNi1rd 3N5. VI. Hufnagle 311,
l. I.ufDhus 1913. NJ Bigger 454, F.
Aoha 49, handicap -. Won !, Lost
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-17
Ypsilanti BOWling Scores

HIgh team series - Shaefer's
-e1i
Silkworth
H. SukWorth H.. II. Raab 1872.
B Rust go. G. Hunter i27, p. Bruch
i-H Won o, Lost I.
Pepsi
p Kustcr 35j, l.. Whitmire 1876. l.
Walters 3l3. l.. James 1913, ID. Cam
yaHu l5t. Handicap D. Won l., Lost
%.
Warmers
d MONiey i6j d. Campbell 1863.
G. NJur-r 32G, NJ Marshal 1868. f.
W,udt i22 Won . Lost 1.
J e. Moore G. Co.
" S,ha,fer iuj, VI. Helzerman
tSj So. VI. Nelson fl2. c. Robinett
tSl ilI H. Wisbn i2l, Handicap
2p. Won ], Lost >.
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Baseball Tradition May Survive

worthwhile team on the field with.
out interfering with tile war ef
fort"
Leslie NJ. O'Cunnor. member Of a
threc-man council temporarily in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-17

charge OF baseball. pledged that
baseball will try to merit the Pres
idents confidence by meeting al.
lis problems without Sinking or
asking fayoritism.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
THE WATCHT0WER
By ROY WILKINS

yet of nine million Red Cross food packages be-
ing withheld from our men by the japanese tas
was done by the Germans) and there is. so far,
no evidence of scientific murder factories OPP
Grated by the japanese similar to those operated
by the Germans.
So, any effort to classify human being as
civilized" or "uncivilized" on the basis of race
color is fantastic. II the Japanese are sub
human for what they did, then so are the Ger
mans despite their whiteness. And how much
farther up do come in with our atomic bomb?
No, the first test Of victory is in our ability TO
clearly the moral values, for this war cannot
be dismissed cynically as another power" war.
In its scientific discoveries OF methods of destruc
ton il carries the seed OF the destruction of all
mankind. The custodianship OF that awful power
will be the measure of our moral fitness and of
the life Of the world.
The second major problem of peace will he
the setting up of society for security and en-
during peace for all the nations and peoples Of
the earth. In the face of this tremendous task
the prattlngs OF Herbert Hoover for liberty"
and free enterprise as against the DOGGY men
OF communism and creeping socialism are as
words wiped away in a hurricane Mr. Hoover
and those for whom he speaks say not a word
about mobilizng our world to guarantee TO man
kind that safety and security so fervently desired
They say only that must affirm free and IN
controlled action, let the strong kill and eat the
weak without interference They say that gov
eminent has no function except to hold the mil
lions in readiness for the exploiters, that gov
eminent of, by and for the people is mere
slogan
This is no brief for communism or for wha,
Mr.. Hoover chooses to call creeping socialism,
but II we are 10 come out Of this blood and death
only 10 pant and die under a laissez-faire dog
eat-dog status QUO, then we have no victory and
the enemy, both white and yellow, has Won
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25

ings alive Why did at least one Of our largest
daily newspapers write editorials under the
heading: Cook Them With Cas-? Why did We
use the atomic bomb, weapon so terrible that
we, ourselves, feared that IT'S use might obliterate
US and all civilization as We know II?
The first problem Of peace is whether We the
victors, are morally capable OF assuming our
destiny Who is bad and who is good? Who is
civilized and who is barbarian? Who is f, 10 lead
the world to peace and security?
Field hospitals were bombed in Europe and
in Asia ParachutnG fighters were shot in Europe
and in Asia. The japanese lynchcd American
slrmen and so did the Germans. only the jap
snese chopped of their headsland the Germans
tied them hand ana foot and sho, them in cold
blood The much pubclzed March of Batasn
vas duplicated no, once but several times IN
Europe. Military prisoners were hrutallv treated
IN Europe and IN Asa, only there is no record as
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
REACTION TO THE ATOMIC BOMB

and SsSaSaki However strpa (,
ne humanitarian impulse 20 pity
these poor victims. II Is complicated
hv the realization that the loss 81
:hese ives. by hastenl4S the end Of
ne war. probably n ne long run
saved mary more lives Nv helping
20 compel JsPans fanatical rulers
- cspltulate The general sadness.
believe, came less from the apph.
cation ~ the atomic bomb in the
japanese war mar with thought ~
It's future use elsewhere and Spe-
clhIcauy against ourselves or our
children Camden coTpelS rs ~
Admit that nothing ~ the history
~ mankind iuVldeS ire hope that
We shall be aole 20 master this new
weapon and exploit rs possibilities
FOR good and not FOR evil II we
look ~ the past, We can see only
additional blood and horror from
every. similar achievement since
human beings hrst came across the
horizon into the perspective Of
history That l. Why we must now
look forward and not back, must
resolve that the secTe, ~ atomic
energy shall De used FOR sood and
not for evil
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
PRESSURE IS A fine Thing

the opposite. II is the solemn responsibility Of
each citizen 10 JOIN whatever pressure group
most closely represents his views-be II pro or
anti particular piece Of legislation. Each per-
son owes II to the democracy in which he lives
10 make his views known. In former years a
single voice in town meeting had an effect on
government. Now. single voice is lost in the
general uproar The voices that are heard above
the uproar. and are needed, are those Of pressure
groups There many crucial matters which
VIII he decided by Congress during this next
fatcful year. Our job is to decide what We want
Congress 10 do about them and then JON. or
form, pressure group IN order that Congress
will hear from us--ln hlg way.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
Asks President
To Reconvene
Congress Now

NEW YORK-wiring President
Truman. Dorothy K. Funn. lesisla.
tive director OF the National Ne
gro ConstesS, asserted that the
fourth OF September date set by
him for the reconvening OF Con-
gress, VAS too late TO deal ade-
quate!y with the pressing jobs
crisis.
"Reconversion. unemployment
and FEPC legislation necessitate
the immediate reconvening of
Congress" Miss Funn told the
President.
SHE ADDED in a separate state
ment that the "inminence OF VI
Day brought our country lace to
face with mass unemployment.
samples OF which are even >ou
making headlines as plant shut
downs are reported"
Among all the workers, Miss
Funn declared. the problems Of Ne
groes are probs bly, the most severe.
II is important for this reason that
the fght for jobs be a united fght, 3"
she concluded.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Concerns an intrepid scout
Who picked . tight moment in
the North African campaign for
. solo reconnaissance mission.
equipped with one suh-machine
gun and one middle-aged camel.
After some DAYS native Arab
turned up at Headquarters with
an electrifying message from
the scout: Returning at once.
Rommel captured" A great re-
ception was planned for the
hero, with regimentsl hand
and = couple of field marshals
whipped up for the occasion.
When the scout stumbled into
camp. all alone, everybody felt
pretty much let down. Where's
R6mmel"" demanded the CO.
"Rommel:" repeated the scout.
Hold do I know" Didn't YOU
send back message Returning
al once Rommel captured'?"
screamed the CO. Hell. no,
said the scout. What I said was.
Returning at once Camel rup-
tured'"
-Bennett Cert
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
This is the second OF tive parts Of an article
by Alpheus Hunion. Educational Director. Coun
Gil On African AfiairsD

IN AiIiCdn ANdifsl
More ard more the British business interests
have encroached upon the land and It's people
Giant concerns like Un!ever with us subsidiary
the United African company. are bent upon ex-
tracing the natural resources Of y eeris-palm
c., cocoa, TN, coal, eta, maximum profit
ana minimum cost 10 themselves
Al Aba Nigeria IN December. 1929 twenty
five women were lied by police and troops for
protesting against the reduced prices pad them
hy export agents Tor ;helr palm oll In 1897 the
cocoa growers Of Nigeria and Gold Coast
panized complete boycott Of British goods and
refused TO sell their crops ~ inc puoe fixed ny
'Hc European buyers In 1913 while the Lever
Mothers monopoly MAS aNaSSlnC profits OF
S2t 100000, Africans "a M syc forced 70 earn ihclr
likelihood working to~ TINS company as we'll
purchase Their needs from the COMPANY stores
were sinking lower ana lower IN poverty and
Want.
In recent months new ordinances. giving the
government greater control OF land and minerals
IN Nigeria were brought forward The approval
a. these ordinances by the minority Of appointed
African members NJ the Legislative Council has
been repud,ated and condemned by the Nlgeran
peonle One ~ tho few African members who
opposed the legislation declared, Il have. YET to
see the face Of any honorable member 81 this
Council Who can SPEAK on behalf Of the people
WITHOUT receiving their mandate"
No Voice In Government
Here is ne real crux Of the Africans political
I-levanccS-lack o. direct representation, ~ d.
rect voice IN his own government Those Arr
cans who have any prorlnen, place IN the gov
eminent are appointed ard hence not responsible
- ne people Thus two Africans were appointed
~ the Governors Executive Council IN 1912,
measures have been taken 20 REINFORCE the svs
tom Of 'indirec' rule and me new Constitution
proposed for Nlgcra would provide Ar African
majority a. one by increasing The number of
appointed mcr1hcrs-With no change whatever
IN suffrage nights.
Progressive Nigerisns are completely dis.
satisfied with these political reforms. They de-
msnd general adult suffrage. a Legislature
fully representative OF the people and with an
effective elective ma oriiY. an Executive Coun-
ell with adequate popular representation. and
restriction upon the Governor reserve powers.
Al The present time suffrage in Nigeria is re-
-it4ie.sd 10 the two cities OF Lagos and Calabar.
and the high properly qualifications in these
two places limit the electorate 10 per cent
Of the isx.payers-slishilY over 1000 qualified
voters
United Front Formed
A United Front Of over hundred tribal, po
ltcal. professional, trade union and other
carnations in Nigeria iotalllng over 1000 900
members has been formed 70 campaign for the
political rights Of the African and Al the same
time n combat the governments measures 10
further enSlsve the population. This united front
movement goes by the name Of the National
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25

must either learn 20 I've a. peace
or face destruction or Erotesque-
IL vast %a'e. II Is certainly not
the case thar the atomic bomb
however widely employed. would
destroy al mankind, bat IN an
other world wa used by both sides
as II surely would DC. II would
cbll,erate al! the great cities ~ The
bell SerentS. bring industry ard
technology 20 grinding halt and
leave the future life OF me world
~ ne carried on by the neutvslS ~
ary1 and oy scattered remnants "
human ~ 'lvns ~ 'he periphery
~ civilization and spared for cow
u1ued existence only because they
had not been worth The trouble Of
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
By the War Writer'S Board

Unfortunately pressure group has oecome
sn ugly term IN American politics People con-
fuse pressure groups with lobbyists and lob
hyIs,s are an ugly thing Lobbyists work night
IN the halls Of Congress. and by far means and
foul try 10 persuade cajoic. and brine our rep
ieScntativeS 10 vote for their special interests.
Pressure groups on the other hand are people
WIS yleHi ~ ia6 co,lirssi aiScS Iilat " a COM
mon cause and influence Congress ny the power
~ their numbers. That Is one ~ the healthlest
signs Of our democracy. II means the voice Of
the people Is listened 10 There Is, therefore no
stigma about belonging to pressure group Quite
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25

Of war workers. including Southern
whites and Negroes In these COM
nunltieS housing facilities are
strained 70 the bursting point. cut
backs and layofs are already TAX
ins their toll in unemployment,
and suoversive groups are coming
out from behind the rocks and TO-
meNting diScord Most discours2-
ln2 IN these communities is the
genera. Willingness Of the top
business leadership to face the Sc
robustness Of the situation Too fire.
quently the community leaders.
case their conscience by the ap-
polntment OF q committee whose
advice and leadership they rarely
follow
Unless prompt and drastic cor
receive action is taken In these
communities. only = miracle can
keep the lid now clamped on
community tensions from blow
ing of.
On a national basis. we cannot
AFFORD to be complacent. Anti
racial violence, In a number Of
forms. has broken out in all parts
or the country. In Boston and
Minneapolis we have had anti
Semitic outbreaks. In Denver we
have had Mexican-Anglo Difficult
ties: in California we have had
hoodlumism and violence against
returning Nisei. and in any num-
her Of communities we have had
an increasing number Of incidents
between white and colored citi-
zens.
Disease symptom
Let me emphasize that even
though We are attempting IN many
communities 10 de5l with such out
breaks as they occur. and we may
be able 10 avoid general conflicts
In a number Of communities. these
are but a symptom OF
he disease which is eating through
he body Of inter-group relations
IN this country We shall not have
firm and lasting unity in our metro
Dolitan areas until we tackle and
get action on such fundamental is
sues as inadequate housing. dis
Elimination in employment and
segregation ard discrimination IN
public and private facilities
II we agree that action is needed.
and that all interest groups in the
city as well as large proportion
~ rs independent citizens must be
lined up before we can achieve
such action. then the next question
is what are the requisites for
effective action"
The first requisite is organiZa-
ton. All the groups in metro
politsn areas now interested must
pool their ideas and talents in a
cooperating federation or citizens
committee Such Independent. I'M
official committees are now begin
Ming 20 operate IN several cities.
such as San Francisco, where
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BLUEPRINT FOR UNITY
II should concentrate on the job
ID CAN do.

II should concentrate on the Job
IL CAN do.
Supplement.nS such offIcisl
bodies. there rust 30 an active
citizens committee Which can, az
be ahead -nt the MAYORS
committee. continually pressing for
more effective and aggressive ac-
ton. Such . commit'ee-althoug
ordinarily asking for more and
better action b. the city and county
oficislS-should not overlook the
value ~ commentator for work
efeciirely dore Too frequently
such groups emphasize the deolor-
lng or viewing with alarm" 70
the exclusion II commanding efec-
tive action
A really effective citizens com
mittee must however. he more
than deploring and congratulat-
ing group Action cannot be de-
veloped nv resolutions and press
releases alene. II will happen
only where such committees
develop an intelligent long time
plan aimed at improving basic
problems in the community and
when they have carefully exam
med and worked out their rela-
tionships with other groups In
the community.
The hour IS lste-time is short
conditions are not improving Re-
conversion and cut-backs will ac-
centuate lnsecurities TIE attempts
10 scuttle state and federal fair
employment legislation are raising
questions in many minds rs 10 how
far We are really willing 10 90 In
mis- country IN guaranteeing de-
mocracy. These questions are also
being asked and much more
strldently - by service men from
the various minority group. who
are no" returning home.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25

sroes and whites are Commercial
Banks Negroes 6ll per cent.
whites S.66 per cent. Savings Banks
Negroes $50 per cent. whites SIS
ner cent. Mortgage companies-
Negroes 6ll per cent. whites S6l
per cent The only instance in
which whites and Negroes paid
the same average interest rate was
IN the Home Owners Loan cor.
poratIon which Congress has or
dercd' lquidsted. There the rate
for both racial groups was $50 per
cent.
The statistics show also that the
average value ~ the property ON
which these institutions lent money
was 81 to3 for whites and Sal5S
for Negroes. The statistics COW
cred a study Of 3.so5, i9S hrst mort.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25

destruction II - not pretty
picture.
A report from Washing ton SAID
the people ~ the capital have been
plunged into gloom by me ar.
nouncement. and have continued
IN This state OF mind II $. We
Believe. a common reaction. Every
American IS glad 10 see the end Of
ne war with Japan. which was
certainly accelerated BY the use OF
she atomic bomb. They probably
had mixed feelings about the Jap
aNess c'vihanS-men. women and
children Who were VI ped ou' m
t-scurr II q second. 100 oo0 or
10000 each time. IN Hiroshima
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25

japanese? Amid our shouting
ever our victory is the con-
slant thread of the "sub-hu-
man" theme with respect TO
our Far Eastern enemies. One
commentator on the radio has
declared that the Germans are
worse than the Japanese be-
cause the Germans were sup
posed to be civilized whereas
the Japanese were never even
half-civilized. II they were
lower than humans, as we
proudly claim, why did we in
our civilization use flame
throwers, roasting human be-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
NIGER|ANS FIGHT FOR PLACE IN THE SUM-

Council Of Nigeria and the Cameroons II is a
significant reflection Of tho manner in which
the experiences Of the war against fascism have
developed the political consciousness and unity
Of colonial peoples.-
Leading officers Of the National Council are
Herbert Mscaulay. president a venerable cham
plon OF the Nleeran people, and Nnamdi All
klWe general secretary. The council is a. pres
ent preparing 10 send a delegation n London
IN order 10 make known the real views OF the
people regarding the shortcomings OF the pro-
posed Constitution and various recent ordi-
nsnceS
The temper OF the people OF Nigsria-and in
the clonial wcIld in generals such that il
will be impossible for colonial authorities 10
force the people back 10 their pre.war status
and hold them there without the use of the
most extreme reprsssive measures. including
armed force. This il the danger in the present
Niserian crisis. Already several Of the strike
leaders have been reported arrested and held
Ter trial. With his emergency war. time powers
the Governor can invoke heavy penalties upon
those not obsYing his arbitrary DEGREES.
Psoplss' Mandate
This. then. is the situation in Nigeria which is
an index Of the gravity Of the colonial question
as 2 whole, facing the British Labor government
II takes Office. The British Labor Party has
repeatedly gone record IN support 81 the adj
vancement and protection of trade unionIsm IN
the colonies. II has also demanded immediate
abolition Of laws and administrative practices
supporting the "insidIous" color bar system in
the African colonies. Further, the Labor Party
IS committed 10 the advancement 81 the welfare
not 81 4 privileged minority but Of the people as
whole. II vas this stand which gave the Party
It's overwhelming victory IN the election.
The British peoples mandate Is not limited
in its application 10 the United Kingdom but
pertains as well 10 Britain's role in intsrna-
tonal affairs and in maintaining world secur.
ity and peace. The task and responsibility OF
the British Labor Party. therefore. in securing
speedy correction of the dsplorsbls state Of
affairs in Nigeria and in institutinq advances
in the rest OF the colonial empire is clear and
insscapabls. 4-~~---
American progressive forces and especially
American organized labor must also share IN
this task and responsibility Today British and
American labor alike must act 10 end the ex-
rleIstlan Of colonial workers II they are 10 have
economic security for themselves
Americans should LEI II be Known, that they
stand for the application Of the principles Of
democracy and security 10 all peoples-even in
the colonies Gables and letters should be sent
- Prime Minister Attee, 10 the British Colonial
Office IN London. and 10 Governor Arthur Rich
ards, Lagos, Nigeria, urging that the demands
Of the ACSTWC be granted. that adequate pro-
lection De given 10 the rights and civil liberties
Of the trade unioniss and public supporters Of
the strike that freedom Of the press he restored
and that steps be taken 10 give the people Of
Nigeria genuine SELF government.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
THE AWFUL TRUTH

Lloyd T Binford. chairman Of the Memphis Board OF
CensOrS who banned the showing Of the movie Brewster
Millions in his city few months because il showed
Negroes in dgnfed roles, has banned The South
erner because porrays Souherners ignorant low
down white trash" Mr. Biuford said NO Negro in the
Arkansas svamps lived in such house the
shown in The Southerner.'" An Atlanta spokesman for
David oew the producer replied Perhaps but Mr.
Binford could find several behind the state capitol in
Atlanta
The Nation
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-25
Anything FOR FRANKIE

Ukie Sherin OF Bing Crosby's
stan. " the author Of new
song. Don't Forget Tonight
Tomorrow" He told Crosby
that he had succeeded in getting
Frank Sinatra to record il with
the Characters. who. like
Sherin. work for Crosby's radio
show "Ukie." said Crosby.
lust ask Frank II he wants my
sons in his next picture"
Leonard Lyons