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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
Silver Star Medal
For MachiniSt Hero

Washington, d. c. (ILNS).-Twice
a hero in the fighting in Italy, Pri-
vate First Class Mitchell j. j. Pxyz-
bys, Chicopee, Miss, member Of the
international Association of Machin-
lists, formerly employed at j. Stevens
Arms Co., division of Savage Arms
has received the Army's Silver Star
medal.
Although No. in a mortar squad
and wire communications was not his
responsibility, on April %, 1914, Pxyz-
bys voluntarily ran 400 yards through
heavy enemy shelling, with some
shells landing within 20 yards of him
to repair wire line. Then while
shelling still continued, and with shells
exploding as close as so feet, he ex-
tinguished a fire in a mortar am
munition dump, thus preventing pos
sible injury to members of his section
as we'll as disclosure of the position to
enemy observation.
Overseas 18 months, Pfc. Pxyzbys
served in Africa and Italy, and is now
in France. He is married and the
father of a 2-year-old son, Mitchell
Jr.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
Newspaper Says War
Directors No Better
Off Than S | a v e

Washington, D. c. (ILNS) TAX
ing notice of the fate of some 5000
conscientious objectors now at forced
labor in Civilian Public Service camps
and hospitals, where they receive no
pay, no compensation for accidents,
and no allowance for dependents, the
Columbia, South Carolina, State COM
mented editorially:
MANY a farmer and other oper-
ator of business would more than
gladly take over group of workers
under these conditions. In fact, we
believe that the Negro slaves Of the
South Jared about as well in compen-
sation as is indicated here. They got
lodging, clothing, all they could eat,
and in many cases, some spending
money, besides small parcels Of land
to work for their own benefit"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
New State Labor School
To Be Opened In New York

Albany. New York States new
labor school, the first State-supported
institution of it's kind in America,
will open this Summer at Cornell
University. An appropriation of
100000 will be asked to cover the
first years expenses. President
Thomas E. Murray of the New York
State Federation of Labor will serve
on the board of trustees.
Tuition in the school will be free
and courses will be designed to pro-
mote better understanding between
workers and employers. Such sub
jects as collective bargaining, medi-
alton, arbitration, social security,
workmen's compensation, personnel
management, union organization, eco
nomics and sociology will be taught.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
G.. A. Johnston Named
lilo Assistant Chief

Montreal (ILNS). - Edward j.
Phelan, acting director of the Inter
national Labor Office, has announced
the appointment of George Alexander
Johnston, assistant secretary, British
Minister Of Labor and National Serv
ice, as an assistant director of the
LILO.
Johnston was an official of the LILO
in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1920 un-
til 1910 when he joined the staff of the
Ministry of Labor. He becomes the
third Assistant Director of the LILO,
the others being Lindsay Rogers of
the United States and JEFF Rens of
Belgium.
Born on Nov. II, 1888, Johnston
graduated M. A. from Glasgow Uni
versity where he later took the degree
of doctor of philosophy He also
studied at Berlin University, and sub
sequently held teaching appointments
at ST. Andrews University. Edinburgh
University and Glasgow University.
He attended the 26th session of
the International Labor Conference
last May in Philadelphia as member
of the British Government delegation,
and has represented the British Gov
ernment as substitute representative
at several sessions of the LOS Gov
erning body.
He is the author of several books,
including international Social Prog
ress" and citizenship in the Indus
trial World"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
KEEP INCREASINGLY ON THE
JOBi

Well, the war news is certainly good
now-and let's all hope it gets even
better. But we must realize that vic
tory has NOT been fully won, even
in Europe, and it's still longer road
that leads to Tokyo Now, of all times,
is the time for everybody on the home
front to brace up and buckle down:
to get in there and swing until the
bells of victory ring.-Albert N. Den
mis-.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20

ture of America, and let your Con-
gresham do all the rest. Because
any people who in these years of ty-
ranny are blest enough to have dem
ocratic government, have response
bility to live up to it. They will get
the government they deserve.
If 10 million American citizens, now
disfranchised by the poll tax, are to
have free vote, it's up to all Amer
leans to take their pens in hand to-
day-and write to their representa-
tives on behalf of an untaxed vote.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
SOMETHING WRONG HERE

Accidental deaths to children have
increased more than any other age
group during the war period, the Ma
tional Safety Council says.
The death toll for children (0-14
years. from home and public, except
motor vehicle, in 1914 was 10000, or
approximately 900 fatalities every
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
Warns On u. S. Health

Boston (ILNS) ).-"The health Of the
American people is going to remain
far below the minimum required to
give US a responsive and clear think
ing citizenry" unless the nation be-
gins improving it's medical efficiency
along organizational and distribution
al lines, Senator Claude Pepper, Flor
ida, told the Tufts College Medical
School Alumni Association.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20

Issued Weekly at 32s Market Street
Telephone 1896 Hamilton, Ohio
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
WHAT NEXT?

Battelle Memorial Institute, re-
search laboratory at Columbus, Ohio
has invented simple gas-pipe de.
vice which keeps locomotives from
smoking. During tests on engines in
operation firemen objected to the roar.
ing noise the device made, so Battelle
scientists promptly developed silenc.
er.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20

month! This is II percent increase
since Pearl Harbor. In home acci-
dents alone, there were 1,150 more
deaths in 1914 than in 1941 among
children under 5 years of age. This
represents "a percent rise.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20

Final collapse of German resist
ance will bring an unprecedented mi
grafton of from IL to Is million men,
women and child held as prisoners
of war or labor conscripts and a stu
pendous repatriation and recondition-
ing problem, says Herbert H. Lehman,
UNRRA director general, who in the
May issue of the American Magazine
gives for the first time details of a
plan designed to make their home
coming both orderly and joyful.
The head of the United Nations Re-
lief and Rehabilitation Administration
estimates that 100000 displaced per-
sons will start walking home as soon
as the Nazi army surrenders and
warns in a signed article that "if we
do not do all within our power to or
ganize and direct this vast migration,
tragedy, pillage, disease and suffer-
ing may be its milestones."
Lehman expects that about half
of the IL to Is million will present in
dividual problems because of disease,
lack of identification, loss of family
and home Of these, 100000 may
prove to be stateless because he says,
"many Jews driven from one country
to another by persecution will not want
to return home" and "there are poll
tical refugees in the neutral coun-
tries, even in the western hemisphere
who dare not go home lest they be
prosecuted"
| To avert an unorganized mass move
.ment of sickly, starving and poorly
clothed people, many either carrying
or leading children, the UNRRA in
| collaboration with governments of
occupied countries and the Supreme
Headquarters of the Allied Expedi-
tionary Force has arranged for as
sembly centers to serve as clearing
house for migrants.
For the stateless wayfarers, some
more permanent quarters will be es-
tablished," says Lehman who indi-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20

Read The Press.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-04-20
WISDOM

Liberty of conscience (when peo-
pie have consciences) is rightly con-
sidered the most indispensable of lib
Haddon Chambers.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
GO TO IT!

Peace is here at last-but if We ex-
pect peace to solve oar problems, we
are in for a sad awakening. The
problems Of peace are no less urgent
than the problems Of war, and we will
not have the high tension Of national
necessity to weld us together.
There is no doubt that in the days
ahead we will be faced with critical
situations. We will have to reshape
our lives, to readjust cur plans, to de-
velop in many cases, new work.
Now is the time to find out what
we have learned. Now is the time to
capitalize upon our experiences in the
war years. In the cold light of peace,
our success and our failures are made
plain to us. If in the past years we
have done our job well, if we have
made our work an occasion for learn
ing new things and developing new
skills, it win serve us in good stead
Sure, the immediate future IN
will be hard. But what we
must do is to tackle our immediate
problem with the same intelligence
with which we tackled our war job,
to stand ON our own fc ard to raly
upon ourselves AND our ability and
illingness to work hard at a construc-
tive task.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
SUGGESTION

The Weekly Echo wishes to offer
the following suggestion to members
of our group during the great rush of
things at the close of this global war.
Let US keep a cool, level head dur
ing this congested time Our boys
and girls are returning 0 m e and
most of them will pull off their war
regalia and dress themselves in civ
ilian clothes May we in the spirit
of the Master, use good old common
horse sense in our procedure.
We must remember that we have
ceased to fire the guns of war and
torment Let US pick up the sword
of salvation and use it in the name of
Him who knoweth all things. Let us
declare peace on every side; let us be
conservative.
Don't cash in your war bonds just
because you can do so, they will come
in mighty handy later on. In fact,
we will need them worse later on than
we need them now.
Let your home town, your commun-
ity, your friends, both white and col
ored know that you are not back home
to raise riot or a rough house, but
you are back home to help make con-
ditions better and more helpful.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

- ss N iosetHtssM
harmful effect on the expansioS
Of business investment and the
creation of jobs because produa.
tive employment is the source Ct
r. revenue which the govern
ment collects from taxes"
Bad Taxes WILSON'S eye Wal
Kill Jobs not on taxes alone
In . recently pub
lished report he made it clear
that productive employment u
the foundation Of Americas liz.
ing standard (highest in tha
world), the source of all income
and the basis of prosperity fo'
business and agriculture. We mas
be assured that Vinson will al,
ways do his best to prevent run.
alton of jobs by taxing business
to standstill.
Here is a powerful and rN-
tiOnal sentence from Vinson
pen: THE sooner uncertainties
IHG ldA SII uCluIe are remover.
the sooner business management
will be inclined to make firm CO ..
mtments for expansion and tie
faster men can be put back 10
work." He said this before Japal
surrendered, before the who's.
sale cancellation Of war contracts
which has been laying off men 70:
a month.
Persons who would like 10 .,-
America in chaos, people 80
would ike to see a dictator e.. y
to power over Americas WA..yA
estates, may call the new I..a,.
ury head friend of big bus :. =
He appa Gently is. to whatcvcr",a
tent such friendship means -
for workers. prosperity on a..
farm, customers in the Store an.
food on the table for America
plain people.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

lst'ssef ass'e'~ ~
PEOPLE who work in the fields,
in mills, mines and shops, on
railroads and in industry gener-
ally are to be congratulated up
on President Truman's choice Of
Fred NJ. Vinson, the new Secre-
tary of the Treasury of the
United States. His undertaking
is enormous, delicate and vital.
But it is my belief that nobody
else in government is quite as
well qualified to handle the job
as Vinson.
The new cabinet member knows
taxes. Things he has said al
ready prove that he is keenly
aware of two things that are cur
rently the most important facts
about taxes. (1) High taxes are
necessary now, and they will be
for some time to come. (2)
Wrongly devised taxes in the
United States can wreck the
financial structure of the entire
world in a few months.
Busy Men AMERICAS debt
Pay Taxes is so big and her
moral obligations
are so exacting that taxes must
be high after the war, much
higher than they have ever been
IN peaceful years before. Govern
ment has no way to get money
except by taxing its citizens.
/ Consequently the citizens have
to be prosperous. There must be
full employment, plenty Of jobs
at good wages - otherwise not
enough taxes.
The world is relying on the SOL
vency of America, on the sound
ness of the Collar, and it all de-
ponds on jobs. Mr.. Vinson said:
l"Taxes should be levied in such
Q way that they have the least
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
ZONE MEETING

Rev. E. F. Young, retired minister.
preached the Zone sermon at Good
Hope last Sunday. Because Of a death
OF some of the members of Good Hone
and the funeral being held on Sunday
there were not many persons present
IN the Zone meeting, however the
sermon delivered by Rev. Young, ST..
was enjoyed by all.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

CentrevilIe; Dear Friend and Bro.
am sending you little write-up, as
t may be little encouraging to
ONE Of our members and friends to
earn of our wonderful success at Mt.
Zion c. NJ. Z. Church on Sunday Sep
ember 23rd through the leadership
# our well beloved pastor Rev. E. D.
3arksdale, who is a man Of courage,
'rit and experience.
In connection with the drive we
had corner stone laying by the ma
onic lodges of Centreville and Clos
er. Our financial reports were made
by clubs as follows: Club No, /,
Brother l. Ross, $45O.3O; Club No. 2,
Sister Nora Ross, $4,000; Club 40. 8,
Bro Allen Artkins, $93.65; Club No,
4, Sister Minnie Brown, $4,000; Ma
sonic Brothers, 1880; p~sl salary,
$4O.86; sr. Missionary Society $2.4O.
Total &10c4.O5.
Mrs. Hattie Collins, Reporter
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
FORMER MERIDIANITE IN
OFFICE

Mrs. Ella McLendon, formerly of Me
ridian and residing now in Indianap-
OILS, Indiana, was in the office Mon
day of his week after spending a
lovely vacation in the city visiting rel
atives and friends.
Mrs. McLendon was at one time To-
cal president of H. B. A. No. SO.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Cpl. John Luther Smith called his
uncle and aunt, Rev. n d Mrs. r. l..
Young Saturday night from New York
City and stated that he is back in the
states after being overseas for more
than two years. He stated that he
hopes to be seeing us in the next few
days.
at Rose Hill Methodist Church for the
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

President Joe Hinton of Richton
writes that he is expecting the H. B.
A. to go to higher heights. He plans
to add new members to his lodge.
During this great peace time that
We are now enjoying, let US all add
lew members.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
REVIVAL IN PROGRESS

The revival services being held at
Rose Hill Methodist Church are being
conducted by Rev C. NJ. Webb, Pastor
Of st. Paul Church.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

! Miss Esther Stennis has resumed
her duties as Secretary and Cashier
|ot the Universal Life Insurance Co. of
TINS city, after having a restful vaca-
uon. She visited relatives and friends
Iln Philadelphia while off.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
NEWELL CHAPEL

The officers and members Of Newell
Chapel, together with the pastor, have
on plan to paint their church in the
next few days. The members are
doing fine and making a free will con
ribution to purchase the paint for the
job.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Mr.. A, NJ. Walker of Route was in
the office last week and renewed his
Echo subscription. He is DESTROYS Of
ms many friends knowing that his adj
dress IS Rt. Box 20, Meridian, Miss.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
HOT SHOTS

DID you ever see the Ike before !?
Practically all of the presidents made
round reports. Ten presidents run
ming hundred members or more re-
port for 1902. Please note we have
one lady in the HOT SHOT list. Wo-
men are always to be found making
their contribution to things worth
while.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

The passing Of DR.. J. D. Macon was
la shock to his many, many friends
Even though he had been in i'll health
Iof some time, no one knew that the
END was so close.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
ABOUT FOLK WE KNOW

Rev. E. A. Mays of New Orleans.
La. was in the city for the funeral Of
Prot I. J. Harris. Rev. Mays is
looking fine and according to reports.
ms church work is moving along nice
ly.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

ETcimipe 10 Ted
TALENT that tells signifies the
ability of both Taps" Miller
and Thelma Carpenter (above) who
this week are on the upbeat with
the downheat Miller's band is in
its second week DeJais, popular
frequented nitery in Secaucus. n. j..
where, by the way. Lorenzo Fuller
the outstanding baritone-is Great
ing a sensation.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

President J. S. Simmons of Louin
writes that his lodge is doing nicely
and he is happy to know that peace
and harmony prevail throughout the
Association. Thank you, Brother
Simmons. That is what We all want
md need. We want you to gain at
east twelve members by the ex
board.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Miss Lillian Brown and Mr.. Kermit
Emerson Of Detroit, Mich. were quiet
by married last month Their many
friends wish for them a happy voyage.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Mr.. Lenious Parks, Jr., who has
been overseas for some time is in the
states, according to information re-
ceived from his relatives.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
GOES TO HOSPITAL

Mr., Preston Hardy who has been i'll
Tor many, many years, was rushed to
local hospital this week.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

The installation services were held
III Fellowship last Sunday after
+ =. Miss J. R. Scott is the leader
of this group.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

ares PH6IfdiI015
Miss Carpenter. the thrill-provi+
ing thrush, whom Lew Leslie
noted B'way producer-hails as .
Goth Century Florence Mills he
been booked into the Club Copa
bana in New York. Eddie Cant
noted star Of radio, stage
screen, selected Taevehi0g-It. ..
for his popular radio snow. r.. .
acts are bC1ied BY Gt,e Ase-...
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Rev. J. w. Bennett, pastor Of St.
Peter A. NJ. f. Zion church, will en-
terrain his Conference here in the
city during the month of November.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

BEEVILLE, TEXASA between Shorhom Brah
bulls such the herd shown above
breed be found date to be mpevous heat ticks
enemies OF good cattle in hot climates The emboe Brahms
to heat ticks the Brahma
tan all Shohorn qualities of modern beef cattle.
The herd of 3 hee shown above $3.50 per head
averages eight months and 600 pounds weight
rst shipment four by John
Beevle Shorhorn breeder and William du Pon Jr Unset rgh)
The contract provides for from so to 100 hefes which will become
th basis for herd of Santa above ro
du Points ranch Carrcro Other heifers will be
'hped 1915 and 1916 Pont Delaware Marya
AM Florida There they will be mated with Brahma bulls
lnS Ranch Kngsvie, Texas orgnato of the Geudis
trced.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05
DON'T DO THAT

If you have two friends and both of
those friends are your friends and
you are their friends if one Of
your friends should fall out with the
other friend, don't fall out with that
friend because your friend does not
like him.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Don't form bad habits; don't rat on
the job when you are at work. Work
hard and do a good job.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Don't e at too much just because
your friend eats a lot. Just eat
enough and quit.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-10-05

Mississippi. Standard Neg14
'-%spaDer Of character. circrh
l5t'on ARID opinion, with mors
than 10000 readers
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-19
Navy Translated Message Before Pearl HarbOr

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19-(P)- Senator Ferguson said the navy translated, the day before Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japs, a spy's message to Tokyo, telling the system of light signals which would report United States fleet movements. The Michigan Sena- tor made the statement during the questioning of Rear Admiral Inglis, chief of naval intelligence, by the Congressional committee Investigating Pearl Harbor.
 Senator Ferguson said he would prove the statement later in the hearings if the possibility arose.
 Secretary Hull may testify this week, Assistant Counsel Hanna ford told reporters that Hull asked to follow Admiral Richardson on the stand. The committee learned that Admiral Nagano, chief of the Jap Naval General Staff had tes- tified recently in Tokyo that he alone had decided on the Mo- vember 30, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Negano's statement was taken during an inquiry conducted by subordinates of General Mac Arthur at the request of the Con- gressional committee.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-19
Strike Closes Seattle Papers

SEATTLE, Nov. 19-(P)-Three dailies are strikebound as a result of walkout by the members of the typographical union in a de- mand for increased wages. The Post-Intelligencer published one edition last night and then shut down. The Times and the Star did not publish this morning.
 Union members voted to strike at meeting last night after reject ing the arrangements wage in crease proposal.
 Employees and other associated unions, including the Newspaper Guild reporters organization re- fused to pass through picket lines.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-19
Governor Will Call Special Session of Legislature

JUNEAU, Nov. 19-The Gov ernor's office has received to date fifty requests for a special session of the Legislature. These requests come from all parts of the Terri tory and from most diverse groups and many individuals. They in clude city councils, chambers of commerce, labor unions, fraternal organizations, clubs and associa- tions of various kinds.
 Under the circumstances the Governor thinks it is desirable and necessary to call such a ses- sion. It may be pointed out that the unexpectedly sudden ending of the war has brought new prob lems to the fore, many of which deserve consideration by the Leg islature prior to the next regular session, which will not take place until nineteen forty-seven. There fore the Governor will call spe- cial session tentatively for March IA, 1946
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-19
CIO Auto Workers Strike Imminent

DETROIT, Nov. 19- (PD The United Automobile Workers CIO, largest union in the world, noti- fled its one million members Sat urday to be on the alert for the imminence of "a costly and terri ble strike"
 In an editorial appearing in the United Automobile Workers" of ficial organ of the JAW, R. Jay Thomas, information president of. the union, called on the member ship, in event of a stike against part or all of the automobile in dustry to conduct itself with complete and orderly discipline"