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Evening star., 1945-09-06
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. How do the natives oil
Australia make their boomerangs?-
T. T..
A. The boomerangs are made OF
hard wood bent into a curve over q
bed of hot Goals.
@. Please list the names OF
Hebrews who have been members OF
the United States Senate.-K. E. r
A. The American Hebrew lists
the following: David Levy Yulee
Florida, 1861 and 1861: Judah
P. Benjamin. 1853-1861, from Louis
lana; Benjamin Franklin Jonas,
Louisiana, 1879-1885; Joseph Simon
oregon, 1897-1903; Simon Guggen-
helm, Colorado, 1907-1913.
@. In Shakespeare's day, what
were the school hours?-P. A. r.
A. In summer, from in the
morning until at night; In winter,
from daybreak until dusk.
@. How many banks in the
United States are Federal Reserve
banks?-M. r.
A. The total number of banks in
the United States on December 30,
1914 was 1855. OF these 6,814 were
Federal Reserve banks.
@. What is the gadget that Is
used by sponge fishermen to obtain
sponges without diving for them?
1t is something which enables them
to see at depth of 10 feet.-K. e. l..
A. Fish and Wildlife Service says
that sponge fishing is done in several
ways, by hooking from a boat, by
diving overheard in shallow water
and by using a diving suit in deep
water. A Ss-bottomed bucket Is
used by submerging the bottom in
the water and placing the head well
into the bucket so as to cut of light
from entering the bucket. 1t must
be remembered that vision is not
possible unaided or with mechanical
aid unless the object to be viewed
receives light enough to illuminate
it. Only under very unusual con-
ditions could objects be seen from
the surface in 10 feet OF water. In
muddy or cloudy water no device
will improve visibility.
@. Are all generals in the Army
appointed by the President?-
G. E. C.
A. The War Department says
that the President nominates for
appointment all general officers of
the Army above the rank of colonel.
Such nominations must be con-
flrmed by the Senate.
@. How many dentists have
been commissioned in the Army
since 1940?-C. w. G.
A. The War Department says
that there are $4,000 dentists in the
Dental Corps of the Army, the
majority having been commissioned
since 1910.
Q. How many newspapers are
published by the Army?-N. w. P.
A. The War Department says
that more than 5000 newspapers are
published by the Army. The number
Evening star., 1945-09-06
Bv LotpeH MeHeff

The Western Army Command has
Just wiped out the exclusion orders
under which Japanese, both aliens
and American citizens, have been
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Answers to
Questions

A reader can get the answer to any
question Of fact by writing The Evening
Star Information Bureau, 316 street
NE. Washington 2. d. G. Please in
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Q. How many newspapers are
published by the Army?-N. w. P.
A. The War Department says
that more than 5000 newspapers are
published by the Army. The number
fuctuates.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17

bers pay dues but are not per-
mitted to participate in elections
of union officers or otherwise in
fluence union policies.
1t will open the way, too, for
more Negroes to become appren-
tees and helpers, and thus en-
ter in greater numbers the rank
of skilld and highly paid work
ers.
OF course the Boilermakers'
Union will fight this decision
with all the resources at its COM
mand, but the present temper of
the American people and their
courts is definitely in support OF
this ruling, and recent liberal de-
cisions of the United States SUI
preme court would seem to indi-
cate that it will support the Cal
ifornia high cour If the case is
brought before 1t.
Thus, Negro labor has won an
other victory and passed another
milestone on the road to full in.
dustrial democracy.-Pi Pittsburgh
Courier.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
PORTLAND NAACP FOSTERS
CIVIL RIGHTS BILL FOR OREGON

Religious, civic, social, politi-
cal and business activities in
Portland has had an inspirational
shove off in this new year as
plans for greater cooperation and
participating speed up in inter
racial groups. women's organizif-
tions and even interested indi-
viduals like you and who have
pledged our support to the many
worthwhile things in our COM
munity, city and state.
Most current of these is the
Civil Rights Bill for Oregon-the
one drawn up by the Portland
Branch, NAACP, and which is re-
ceiving Endorsement by numerous
organizations signally tire
Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation, the Oregon Federation of
Women's Clubs (white) and the
Women's International League.
The State Legislature is now in
session-senators and legislators
were sent copies of the bill, ac-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
CHURCH NOTES

Allen A. M. E. Chureh-Dr. l..
F. Green, presiding elder. preach
ed to the IL o'clock hour last
Sunday from the subject Eel
lowship," which was a real gem
for thought. Rev. Green has
everything 1t takes to make him
great asset to the Puget Sound
Conference along the line OF
Christian leadership. coming from
Kansas City, Missouri, with a va
ried and rich experience in min
isterial service, a native of st.
Charles and graduate of Western
University. In coming to the
Great Northwest he finds condi-
tions rather pleasing for this sea-
son of the year. He and his fam
lily are located in Seattle and
after holding Quarterly Confer
ence here. left last Monday for
Portland on a similar mission.
The church at Tacoma showed re-
markable increases from all an
giles and was found in a healthy
condition.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
ORTLAND NEWS
22s E. 18th Phone EAST Church white Tenple
NJ lwfhan enalnum be Bethel

list Church white Temple)
with an equal number of Bethel
ties as hostesses. Augmenting
the address BY Rev. Whaley. Cpl.
Perkins from Portland Air Base
thrilled those attending as he
sang Asleep in the Deep" and
Trees" Mrs. Mignon caben.
accompanying. Among those in
PRODUCED were: Mrs. Ralph Walk
er, Mrs. Hodge. president Of the
visiting group. Miss Isabel Gates
and Mrs. Z. NJ. Whaley. Timely
remarks were offered by Pastor
Allen, prefaeing his introduction
of the speaker. Remarks also by
Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Lula Gragg,
president of the host club, pre-
sided. The luncheon table. ar
ranged in a T. was festive In
its appointments of silver and
crystal. floral center pieces and
glowing candles.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17

| which both the Lodge and Tenn
pie took part. it was shown that
in their Joint Building Fund
there was s1,20C and with what
had been pledged and paid in the
sum was near 81 800 and their
mortgage being $1,000. which
they expect to burning during
early part of February. The puo-
lie was much surprised at the
progress made by the two bodies
during the last two years. Both
have increased their memberships
more than 200 per cent and stfll
glowing. Mount Tacoma Lodge
and Lily Of the West Temple are
the only organizations in the city
owning outright heir home build
ing. of our group. Mr.. Fred U.
Harris WIS justly given the credit
for the part he has played in the
accomplishment. Mr.. Fred A.
Chew Is the newly elected Ex-
allied Ruler, succeeding Mr..
James e. Claxton. under whose
administration the club was or
ganized ana furnished the lions
share of the proceeds which make
up the Building Fund account.
Art l.. Hayes is secretary of the
Lodge.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
Visitor Departs

Mrs. C. H. Holland departed
for her home In Pueblo. Colo,
after a three weeks Including
Christmas) visit with her sister,
Mrs. Hood. Mrs. Holland. Wife
of the Rev. c. Fl. Holland, pastor
of the C. N. E. Church at Pueb-
10, had not seen her sister in "a
years. The visitor was the in
SEPARATION for Mrs. Emma Nelson's
breakfast on New Pears Day. She
was guest of the Literary he
search Club at Mt. Olivet's par
sonage; dinner guest of Mrs.
Bernard Friday and Sunday din
ner guest of Mrs. Nora Sibly.
Mrs. Hood gave delightful
house party Dec. e for twelve,
complimenting her sister.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
international House

Another important venture l.
Portland's International House at
1725 N. e. Wasco. which opened
its door January 1st, when Rev.
B. C. Allen was In charge OF the
impressive dedicatory services.
This week. International House
and the community welcomes
George Thomas of Washington
D. c., as supervisor, sent by the
Congregational Churc Mr..
Thomas. guest of Bethel A. II.
e. Church Sunday at the Chris
tian Endeavor hour and remain
Ing through the evening worship.
said, among other things. II will
need the help of you good people
the church and community"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
CALIFORNIA LEADS WAY

The State Supreme Court Of
California has dealt decisive
blow at jim-crow trade unionism.
In a unanimous decision last
week 1t ruled that a labor union
must admit Negroes to full men,
bership or not try to enforce a
closed shop agreement.
''In our opinion" said Chief
Justice Phil S. Gibson, IAN arbi-
trarily closed or partially closed
union is incompatible with a
closed shop. Where a union has,
as in this case. attained a mo-
nopoly of the supply of labor by
means of closed shop agreements
or other forms of collective labor
action, such a union occupies a
quasi-public position similar to
that of public service business
and it has certain corresponding
obligations.
1T may no longer claim the
same freedom from legal re
straint enjoyed by golf clubs Of
fraternal associations. Its assert
j ed right to choose its members
does not merely relate to socia
relations; it affects the funda
mental right to work for a livinl
j. the discriminatory practice
involved in this case are con
trary to the public policy of Il
United States and this stae"
Negroes must be admitted t
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
Regional Director Speaks

At Library Hall last Tuesday
evening an appreciative group
heard N. w. Griffin. supervisor
of the Coast Regional NAACP,
on his official visit to branches
in the Pacific Northwest. Mr..
Griffin urged the race group and
especially the members of the
NAACP, to fight all the way for
what you want--it's too late TO
depend on, the other fellow-keep
representation III groups and Or
CARNATIONS whose objective CO.
incide with those of yours, and,
with those who are definitely
concerned in building up nation
unity" Take advantage of op-
portunities to be- associated VIII
liberal groups, labor groups and
labor unions, continued the
speaker.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
FROM OTHER PAPERS
SOUTHERN VOTING
From the Dallas Nr,ys

From the Dallas News
Sidney Hillman's Political Ac-
ton Committee, Pc sCsrned after
European bloc and cl.ss politl-
cal movement, male such a
splash during the recent cleo
ton that 1t has created all sorts
of ripples One of these
ripples is directed toward the
south
The first objective of the
southern political action move
ment is elimination of the poll
tax. And there are broad "edu-
cational detectives. But moth
ing is said about the principal
cause of the small southern
vote, namely, the politically en-
ervating effect of the one-party
system of our Solid South.
There are several reasons
why the southern vote is char.
acteristically light. One is the
large Negro population. Anoth-
er is the lower income and edu-
cational status among especially
the tenant farmers. But this
is not the principal reason.
History has provei that un
educated and economically un
derprivileged people will fighl
for their rights with greater in
tensity and unanimity than tbs
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17

middle and upper brackets. Nor
is the poll tax really a barrier,
A little investigation here In
Texas, for example, will reveal
some rather interesting things
about he kind of people who
do not pay their poll tax. In
most instances it is not because
they do not have a dollar ana
six-bits, 2ut that they are not
Interested a dollar and six bits
worth in voting.
And they are not Interested
in voting because single poS-
teal party and its principles
have monopoly. About all that
Is left to the interest of the VOC
er are the personalities that con-
test for state and local offices
in the Democratic primaries.
We should do something about
the poll tax--if for no other rea-
son than to deprive some of our
northern political advisers of a
means of making much smoke
of a little fire. But primarily
we should make ourselves sus-
ceptible to the conflict of politi-
cal principles by throwing off
the brass collar of the one-par?
ty system. The Civil War and
even Reconstruction ended more
than half a century ago.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
With the Lodges

January End Cassia Lodge was
host to the oldsters of the COM
munity at their st. Johns Festi-
val, where more than sixty were
served and appreciated most
elaborate Christian program. The
affair was rather a novel expert
ment as the thought was adj
vanced that the oldsters seldom
have the privilege of such an
affair and the hope was to extend
cheer for the season. 1t worked
and veryone present felt happy
over 1t. Mr.. Henry Ellis is Wor-
shipful Master and Mr.. Fred Har-
ris, Secretary.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
Carver Week

In observance of Carver Week,
Mr.. w. LABEL, gave an interest
ing resume on the life of DR..
George Washington Carver, Sci
enlist, at Bethel Church Sunday
evening, January 7th, suppli-
menting the services at which
Rev. Whaley spoke on "A Pecu-
liar People" The speaker said !:
Christians should live soberly,
righteously and Cody. They
should face the moral, economic
and domestic facts squarely. Tie
Church must meet the challenge
to live the Christian life." Sgt. ].
w. Brooks. a member of the Car
yer Foundation. gave brief re-
marks. Sgt. w. J. Dean, led the
Air Base quartet in a group OF
songs. Richard Parker led a trio
OF young men In two spirituals
rms able speaker was again
heard on Friday when he wal
guest speaker for the Fellowship
meeting and luncheon sponsored
by the Bethel-Ite Club in this
dining hall of Bethel Church
Rev. Whaley gave the guest.
much insight on vanport City al
a cosmopolitan city-its commu
nifty life-religious. civis and so
cial, as he has observed it durins
his few months residence in Van
port.
Guests on this occasion wer.
20 or more ladies of the Fellow
ship Committee from First Bap
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
Portland Socials

From San Francisco, Calf, is
Mrs. Aaron McGavock and Mrs.
Henry Houston. house guests of
Mrs. Richard Terrell in N. Il.
Hasselo. Mrs. Houston, foster
daughter of the Ferrells, with
her friend Mrs. McGavock, VIII
spend about three weeks in Port
land.
Mrs. C. B. Maxey with her
young daughters. Carol and Vir-
GINA, are home after a seven
weeks vacation trip to Longview,
Texas, where they visited Mrs.
Maxey's mother. Mrs. Ella Sam
pie, and Mrs. Virgie Maxey. moth
er of Mr.. Maxey.
SICK-Mr. Booker T. Taylor
has been placed in Good Samari-
tan Hospital. His condition to
date Is reported serious.
Funeral services for James Ed
ward Watson will be held tomor-
row (Tuesday) in the Drawing
Room Chapel of Holman & Lut2
Colonial Mortuary. Mr.. Watson
a pioneer Portlander, passed Jan
ID, following a long illness. The
deceased was member of the
I. o. o. F. and Mt. Olivet Bap-
fist Church. He was the father
of Mrs. Margaret L. Hubbard
Mrs. Hazel Lee, Mrs. Beatrice
Fair, and Edwarda Watson
brother OF David A. Watson; sur.
viving also are eight grandchiI.
dren, six great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild.
At an informal marriage De
cember 20, Francis Gragg becam
the bride of Pvt. Fielding Stew
art. The bride is the neice o
Mr.. William Gragg, Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Gragg and sister of Benni
Gragg. The groom is the son O
Rev. and Mrs. Stewart, of Ia
| coma, Wash,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
Y. W. C. A.

The Y. w. C. A. at its annual
meeting January 9Th not only in
dorsed the Civil Rights Bill now
pending introduction to the legis-
lature, but also reelected Mrs.
Marie Smith to Its Board of Di-
rectors and elected Mrs. B. Z.
Allen to serve in the same ca
pacity.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17

membership, he continued, "un-
der the same terms and condi-
tions applicable to non-Negroes
unless the union and the en-
ployer refrain from enforcing the
closed shop agreement against
them"
The case in question arose
from the refusal of Local 6 OF
the Boilermakers' Union, ALL,
to admit Negroes, insisting in
stead that they join a Negro
auxiliary. Negro workers refuseS
to join this jim-crow union and
obtained a preliminary injunction
on February IT, 1914, restrain
ing their employer, the Marin
ships Corporation of Sausalito
from discharging them under a
closed shop agreement.
Attorneys for the National AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement OF
Colored People aided the cour-
ageous Negro workers in their
fight again lily-whitism.
This decion, unless ii is over
turned, will have far-reaching in
fluence on the labor movement
especially with regard to certain
unions of skilled workers whose
constitutions or bylaws restrict
membership to whites.
| Indeed, it marks a revoluatior
in the status of Negro labor aHi
If the decision stands, a CLOSED
shop will no longer be a whit
shop, and we shall see the enc
} of jim-erow unions whose mem
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
Tacoma Elks Install

Sunday. Jan. 14th, Mount Ia
coma Lodge No. 142, IBPOE OF
w. held public installation
where nearly 100 were present In
their hall for the occasion. G. T.
D., Jay Chavis, had charge of the
gathering and rendered wonder
full services with the assistance
of Mr.. Harper of the Seattle
Lodge. After the ceremonies, a
turkey dinner was served where
everyone present enjoyed tn tasty
menu. During the program, In
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17
CHURCHES

Speakers for the meeting last
Monday of the Portland Metho-
dist Ministers Association were
the Rev. Browning c. Allen, on
THE Opportunities and Prob
lens of Portland Negro Church
es," and the Rev. Z. M. Whaley,
new Methodist minister at Van
port City, on 1.-The Church and
the Negro at yanport City" A
fine fellowship meeting ensued.
To help in this great movement
for religious and spiritual up
lift and better racial understand
Ing is the Rev. George w. Brown,
new pastor at Guilds Lake courts.
Coming recently from Hanford
Wash, with his family to this
community, we learned that Rev.
Brown attended the A. b. T. SEM
mary, Nashville, Tenn, and has
served several churches, includ-
ing the Community Church OF
white members at North Platte,
Neb.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17

A CORRECTION - Mrs. Abbie
Cantrell was not hostess to Mrs.
VIM. Blanch during her visit. An
ONIISSION-Mrs. ID. N. Unthank
was hostess for a bridge lunch
con fort he above named visitor.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-01-17

companied by letters from the
NAACP. Getting a sponsor or
sponsors to introduce the bill is
the great concern just now.
The midland journal., 1945-07-06


plete dud in 1888 when he won z
games and lost 27 games for st.
Louis and Cincinnati. That year
Paul couldn't dent the surface of a
custard pie. He wasn't much bet
ter a year later, in 1884. After that
he stumbled along for while. But
he had big years in 1888, 1899 and
1910. And then again he began skid
ding trife, largely through early
season injuries.
Just a year ago Paul won IL
and lost 16 games with the Reds
only $3.50. Not so hot for Paul-al-
though no was no longer any kid.
''In my opinion" Bill Dickey once
told me, "Derringer is one of the
best pitchers I ever tried to hit. He
has more than his share of speed
he has fine curve ball-and he has
control. I can't understand why
Derringer doesn't win around % or
even rs games year. I can tell
you he's that good. He's one of the
few pitchers never liked to face"
In any event, Paul Derringer be-
gan his 18th pro season at the age
Of 81 with four successive wins over
the Cardinals and the Pirates,
picked as the two strongest clubs in
the National League.
Pitching for the Cubs, Derringer
may be an upsetting factor in the
National League race. For the Cubs
have shown the league better pitch
ing than any one looked for. Char
lie Grimm has gotten them away at
what you might call spring pennant
speed, where year ago at this time
they were deep down in the quick
sands, out of sight at the bottom.
1t might be mentioned here that
Derringer is on par with Bill Dickey
as a field shetland a better deer
shot - around the Florida Ever
glades. My guess would be that Der
ringer is close to being the best
pitcher in either league, on a par
with Mort Cooper and Bucky Wal
ters.
The midland journal., 1945-07-06
~ 1;ad&as!4!!!e'.ae!det III .e!et -
NARY OH ARA
Nv.M.u. FEATURES~.e,

Hearing this, Howard and Ken
looked at each other, Ken blank and
disconnected, and Howard making
fantastic faces Of alarm and con-
cern. He mouthed silently, ''When
are you going to tell?" And Ken
mouthed savagely back, "Shut upl"
The boys saw their mothers
eyes upon them and stopped their
face-making.
Ken was very thoughtful. The
morning was going to be crowded
with excitement. Bringing Banner
in. Breeding the Coloneps mare. He
began to feel worried. Events al
ways got themselves tangled around
you so that things came out wrong.
Perhaps it would be better to save
his surprise until all this other stuff
was over.
Rob added, "And you're right in
wanting a sorrel, Mort. A sorrers
the hardest of all to break and train,
but when you've done it, you've got
a horse" He pushed his chair back.
''What about you fellows riding out
with me to get Banner and the
mares?"
"The mares?" repeated Harris.
''Why bring in the mares? Banners
the one we want"
Rob looked at him, an odd quizzi-
cal gleam in his eye, and Charley
Sargent drawled, "You don't really
understand our western broncs,
Mort. They're so damn affectionate.
The midland journal., 1945-07-06
Stirn,Ueiss and LindeU

We ran into what you might call
representative gathering of baseball
people a few days ago, including
veteran baseball writer's, managers
and old-time ball players. Someone
started talking about the best base
bali player in the American League
today. George Stirnweiss, the Yam
kee second baseman, drew a unani-
nous vote for this spot.
AS Harry Salsinger put 1t: "Stirn-
weiss would have been star In pre-
war days. He will still be a star in
postwar play. The Yankee infield-
er is strong hitter, a fine infielder
and great base-runner. He is fast
and smart. An all-arOund athlete,
well up on the competitive side."
In the opinion roundup that fol-
lowed, Boudreau of Cleveland and
Stephens of the Browns were placed
close to the Yankee entry for all
around ability.
This is no news to Joe Mccarthy.
Mccarthy was keen about his crack
infielder back in his rookie days.
"You'n hear a lot more about this
fellow" he said year ago after the
first few days Of spring training. ''He
can do about all you could ask from
an infielder where all he needs is a
little more experience"
Stirnweiss joins the combination
of baseball and football stars. He
was one of the best backs North
Carolina ever had, a chunky bullet.
Mccarthy has never been any too
hilarious about football players. Joe
claims they get too many shoulder,
ankle and knee bruises or injuries
that often return as haunting ghosts
Of former gridiron glory. Yet Stirn-
weiss and Spud Chandler, two Of
his best men, were both football
stars. So was Johnny Lindell in
high school, which Johnny proved in
putting that famous block on Kurow-
ski In the 1943 world series.
Linden is another winning type
whose absence would make more
than small difference in the pres
ent race which may be just as
steamy as the one last season that
moved on to the final pitch. Lindell
himself believes the Yankees all
around power and pitching will car
ry them through this time, whether
he is with them or not.