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Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8. up
Ken Miller, erstwhile New York
Giant pitcher obtained in deal for
Ray Harrell, reported to the San
Francisco Seals spring training
camp Thurs day.
Battle Malone Saunders, first
baseman, also was reported on his
way to camp after accepting unan-
nounCeG terms.
The regulars Wednesday beat the
yanigans 4-3 with Doug Oliver list
cd as the winning pitcher. Ken
Brondell worked three innings for
the losers without allowing run
or hit.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08
Coast League

LOS ANGELES, March 8. up
Lou Novikot1. baseballs Mad Rus
SIAN" Thursday changed his mind
and signed a l945 contract with the
Los Angeles Angels.
Novikcff as released from the
Chicago Cubs after an attempt to
break into the major leagues. After
his release to Los Angeles, Novikoff
turned holdout but finally came
around to the Angels terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08

ANAHEIM, Cal, March g. up
Big Lou NovikCff was set to make
lis first appearance this season in
an Angel uniform Thursday after
coming to terms with the Los An
geles Angels baseball club Wednes-
day.
Novikoff will play in the Angels
debut against the Port Hueneme
nine at the navy base.
Manager Bill Sweeney, much I'M
pressed with the pitching Of Richie
Columbo, said he would start the
16-year- right handler frCm Mas
SachuSettS.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08
Cochrane Picks SUGAR Robinson

year-old Ccchrane, made this sur
prising disclosure Thursday at Bey's
training camp where the champion
is working back into condition after
three and a half years in the navy
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08
CAR REPORTED STOLEN

El Centre ponce Thursday were
investigating the theft of a 1929
Ford sec an. owned by Luis Castro,
329 Hamilton avenue. and which
has been reported stolen. The car
bore California license plate No.
27W-720-45.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08
MARRIAGE ANNULLED

The marriage of Raquel Coria del
Castillo and Alfredo del Castillo was
annullcd in Imperial county su-
perior court Wednesday,
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08

Due to a mX-up this series of "Frcckles and Her
Friends in order with repetition Of prev
ous set This printing will enable readers to catch
up with the running story.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08
l.. A. GRAIN

Los Angeles, March s. CUPn-
No. l hard or soft white wheat, bulk,
So T7ls . 50: No. yellow corn, bulk.
50. 4s-2. 50; No. . California milo. sacked,
So 81 Z =. .f2is.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08
LICENSE ISSUED

A marriage license was issued in
FL Centre Wednesday to Francis
Fahn, "a, marine, and HedWig But
ryn, 26. El Centre waitress.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-08
LOCAL BUTTERFAT
L. A. HAY

Los Angeles. March s. CUP
l. S. No. /. 500 OO-3l 90; L. s. No. .
lcafhy. s25. .0O-27.O0; L. S. No. ,. S21oo-
~. 90.
Evening star., 1945-02-08
C1Il;u32 CLEARANCE

1OO-WERE 49c INFANTS BANDS.
1919 wool, reinforced bottom 24e
15-WERE 39c COTTON SHIRTS. Dou-
ble-breasted style 24c
3-WERE 3.29 SHAWL KNIT BLAN-
KET. Part wool White, blue 1.74
16-WERE 100 INFANTS DRESSES.
Batiste. dainty trim Irree 34c
3-WERE 3.29 DRESSES. Floral print
dotted swiss 1.2o
3-WERE 1899 INFANTS COATS.
Pink fleece velvet trim 2 1899
3-WERE 1.25 INFANTS HATS-to
match coat -7oe
10-W ERE 2sc WATERPRO
SHEETS. 18x18 -- -lOc
22-W ERE 49c WATERPRO ROOF
SHEETS 18x27 15e
4-WERE 1.29 BOYS PANTS. Khaki,
belted pockets
15-WERE 2.29 WATERPROOF JACK
ETS. Warmly lined pockets - 1.o7
6-WERE 2.29 INFANTS DRESSES.
Dimities and Prints s----97e
14-WERE 1.59 RAYON CREEPERS.
6-month and 1-year sizes Sic
S-WERE 1.39 INFANTS HATS. Pique
and waffle weave. White 34c
3-WERE 1.25 ARALACK BONNETS.
WERE rs i.ss TOTS BLoUsE2ss:
Broadcloth, prints. l, 2 and3 64e
5-WERE 100 INFANTS BIBS. Hand
made, embroidered -79e
Second Floor
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MEMS 3;;l;;II153

Twas l4.95 RAINCOAT. Zelan
treated, water repellent. 42-7,77
4-WERE 1.99 WORK PANTS. Grey
covert cloth. Sizes 80 to 36 ~ 70
4-WERE 4.95 PANTS. Herringbone
cashmere 33 and "a only - 2.o9
32-WERE eco WORK SHIRTS. Heavy
plaid. coz wool, 40% rayon -=-3.94
wool. Large shapes ---------39e
30-WERE 100 LEATHER BELTS.
Snap style. Small sizes s----z9e
s-WERE 500 DUFFEL BAGS with all
s7-WERE 4.ss ZELAN JACKETS. Wa Wa
@WERE 81 s1RsI!eHl ia.ss COATS. Alpaca lined, med
water repellent gabardine 1888
15-WERE 1.50 TO 200 TIE AND
HANDKERCHIEF SETS. Boxed 3oe
30-W E r E Csc HAND TAILORED
TIES. Large shape 24c
20-WERE 89c SHORTS. Mostly white.
Full cut Small sizes 45e
39-WERE 200 WORK SHIRTS. Khaki
s@WrkH snly SRa5 Us s'1fi FUR FELT HATS: sie
iee-WERE 100 WE Ice MEMS HOSE: shortt;azess
9a5y: 1ssxwERE HETsEoIae' i:oe WORK GLOVES. Sii
ssWERE !satasE whts its tan atLWool D!as5 cAfs
Broken sizes - 65e
5-WERE 1873 WORK SHIRTS. Cot
ton flannel, grey Small sizes 79e
50-WERE 59c ATHLETIC UNDER
GWERE 800 RAYON sCARFs. Large
shape, fringed ends - 99e
45-WERE 100 TIE AND HANDKER-
CHIEF SETS. Nicely boxed 15c
2-WERE 600 WOOL JACKETS. Zip
per front SO and 38 2.77
14-WERE 4.98 COTTON JACKETS.
Upper front. navy Broken sizes, 2.98
5-WERE $50 RAYON SHIRTS. Solid
color Soiled. Size IA -1.5 50
Street Floor
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ACCESSORY CLEARANCE

108-WERE 1888 TO 1893 HANDBAGS.
Fabrics and Fabricoids- 69e'
96-WERE 200 TO 4.95 HANDBAGS.
Leather, fabric. patentex l l.39"
12-WERE 3.29 OVERNIGHT CASES.
Simulated lizard grain cover 49,
227-WERE 35c HANDKERCHIEFS
Women's prints, unfinished edge 4c
1s9-WERE 18c 25c HANDK KER-
CHIEFS. Womens, Riddles. Seconds,
lie
144-WERE LOO TO 2.98 HAIR ORNA-
MENTS. On combs 50c-l 90
72-WERE 59c-1.O0 COSMETIC BAGS.
Envelope style. Colors ----35es
Twas 36.40 SILVER FOX TAIL
MUFF BAG. Drawstring style, 1850
50-WERE 2.3s BELTS. Gold and sill
yer leaf leather. widths .OOs
136-WERE 100 NECKWEAR. Many
styles, necklines, fabrics
'Plus tar.
Street Floor
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NOTIONS 3:l;Ill13

20-WERE 75c MEXICAN SEWING
BASKETS. Assorted cOlOrs 47c
15-WERE 79c LAUNDRY BAGS. Gre
tonne, drawString Colors 37c
18-WERE 49c DRESS HANGERS, COW
cred Pink, blue. Soiled loe
50-WERE 85c BLENDED YARNS,
Lady Fair. 70% wool, 800 rayon, &c
30-WERE 69c STAMPED BABY
BLANKETS. Crib size. Pink, blue, 47e
15-WERE 100 MINIATURE PIC
TURES. Taken from famous paint
ings Set Sc
30-WERE 79c WALL PLAQUES. Dis
ney subjects, thermometer insert, 59e
11-WERE 1.19 PICTURE FRAMES.
Glass in red or blue. 8x1O. size 79e
32-WERE 59c STATIONERY. Note
and letter size. Soiled ---- 27e
Street Floor
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az PR,-WERE SIC SHEER LACE
HOSE. As gauge Slight seconds, 59c
81 PR.-WERE CSC RAYON HOSE.
Slight seconds. Broken sizes 53c
lOI PR.-WERE 59c RAYON HOSE.
Full fashion. Seconds 49c
SO PR.-WERE 60c mo SEAM" CHIF-
FON HOSE. Seconds ColorS 4Oc
"a PR.-WERE 49c RAYON HOSE. Full
fashioned. Mill mendS 39c
"a PR.-WERE Soc COTTON MESH
HOSE. Perfects and seconds 29e
l13 PR.-RAYON HOSE. Full fash
Toned. Mill mendS. Many gauges, 1oc
Street Floor
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El;A[,lE*5!3;l;EEl53

Twas $685. TUXEDO COAT. Muskrat
trim Wine. Size Is ~ 1895
Twas 1895 TUXEDO. Raccoon trim.
Blue Size 13 only 1895
4-WERE 1885 FITTED COATS. Braid.
velvet trim. 9 and 13 1895
3-WERE 7.95 CORDUROY JUMPERS.
Embroidery trim. and II 2.o9
l5-WERE sos WOOL DRESSES. 2-pc.
Wool label content. 9-15 ~ 2.99
4-WERE 5.99 DRESSES. Vat dye
Checked gingham. and II 100
Second Floor
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GLOVE ell 3;I;I;l133

81 PR.-WERE 1853 ALL-WOOL NIT
TENS. Solid colors-- lao
SO PR.-WERE 1.19 KIDDIES' PART
WOOL GLOVES. Sizes 4 to 6 100
66 PR.-WERE CSC WOMEN'S FABRIC
GLOVES. Broken sizes 47c
101 PR.-WERE 49c WOMEN'S FAB
RIG GLOVES. Broken sizes 3oe
20 PR.-39c INFANTS PART-WOOL
MITTENS. White, pink. Seconds, l9e
Street Floor
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DOMESTIC CLEARANCE

7-WERE 4.ss ON-PNEUMATIC BED
MweRE ilaHMs 500 PATRIOT BLANKEliFs' iN
3-WERE 4.se JACQUARD BLAN-
KETS. 1919 WOOL Seconds 3.49
3-WERE 3.99 REVERSIBLE PALMER
GWERE ERE. 4:ss PALMER CoMFokk;ffs,
16-WERE 1.29 NON-ALLERGIC PiL-
LOW PROCTORS, 21x27 size - see
12-WERE 1.19 CHICKEN FEATHER
BED PILLOWS, 18x25 size---89c
3O-WERE 59c PILLOW TICKS. Blue
and white stripe 21x27 - -4oe
2O-WERE Soc DRESSER SCARFS,
24-WERE 69c LACE DRESSER
4O-WERE 19c NAPKINS. Large-size
white. Seconds Sc
I1-WERE 89c BRIDGE SETS ace
9-WERE 1.79 SHAGGY RUGS. Soiled,
s-WERE 1.ss HOMEsPUN CLOTHS.
48x48 -~------ - ~
32-WERE 121ac WHITE HUCK TOW
ELS -- sc
4o-WERE 10c NAPKINS. Red or blue
Street Floor
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FURNITURE CLEARANCE

3-WERE 1895 MAPLE CRICKET
CHAIRS ~-.-.. 500
IWERE 5.e5 ODD OTTOMANS. ITS
1-WAS 4495 KNEE HOLE DESK. Ma
hogany. as is 22.OO
Twas $500 DRESSER. 18th Century
Mahogany, as is "a. ~
2LWERE 1895 MODERN BEDS. Full
size, from suite - -~---19.95
-Were 5.95 COT PADS - 3.44
Twas 34.95 COIL BOX SPRING, full
size, Floor sample le-1O 90
Twas 1885 MAPLE DINETTE
WERE SIS DINETTE CHAIRS. OAK
with red leatherette seats ---4.99
Twas 165.O0 REGENCY SOFA. Beige
EWERE 1H 14.s5 ALL-LAYER FELT
MATTRESSES 1000
2-WERE 34.95 HOLLYWOOD BED
OUTFITS ------------------ 1887
2-WERE 1880 6-PC. MAPLE TWIN
BED OUTFITS. Complete with Springs
and Mattresses -----59.0 90
Fourth Floor
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LINGERIE (513;l;Il ICE

10-WERE 100 SNUGGIES. Khaki
color Small size only 49, 4ze
4-WERE 2.9S BED JACKETS. Rayon
quilted. Soiled. Small size ~. "a
4WERE 4.29 GOWNS. Rayon knit.
Maize only. Size "a 2.3o
6-WERE 2.29 GOWNS. Brocaded
rayon. Soiled Size "a only y--1.lo
Street Floor
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amp Miro 9 s!f!;'3;

22-WERE l.2s FRAMED PICTURES.
Famous Masters Reproductions 99e
l1--WERE lis FIBRE WASTE BAS-
KETS. Print Decoration lille
40-WERE 1.19 PHOTO FRAMES. Plate
Glass. 9hx12 size ----- tie
20-WERE 2.98 MIRRORS. Full length,
wide Ivory frame - ~-~-.- z.57
5-WERE 11.95 FLUORESCENT DESK
LAMPS. Dark finish
Downstairs
Evening star., 1945-02-08

MISSES AND WOMEN'S WINTER COATS
25 Smart 22.95 $500 Sport Coats
Fitted oil wormy ineed n R8
Green American beauty brown ond black Broken
10 to 20, SO to 4S in the group
10 Regular 1898 Gabardine RaincOafs
Gobordine Roincoots perfect do
Warmly plaid lined Sizes SO to 44------ -
1895 1896 Fur-Tri,nmed Coats
with osh Of such luxury us obe dyed % % 90
Squirrel Mouton Lamb, Lynx dyed Wolf, steneI|ed Lopn SoD
and Tinsona Lamb on 1000 wool fcbes Broken sizes
10 o 20 0ond2 II o A.
Coats Second Foor
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13,OE5l3;{15I31;nJ53

36-WERE 29c PILLOW TOPS 19e
133-WERE 49c CURTAIN FABRICS,
37e
l47-WERE 3sc FABRICS, natural
color ----Z9c
SEVERE 5.ss ODD COVERS, ere
tonne 3.Z9
65-WERE 25c ECRU NET FABRICS,
yd I8c
100 YDS.-WERE 19c MARQUISETTE
SEVERE So 5sc NOVELTY soUAREs,
49e
100 YDS.-WERE 55c CANVAS MA
TERIALS. Painted novelty stripes, yd.,
46e
1l5-WERE SOC ODD SHADES---44e
s12-WERE 4sS VENETIAN BLINDS,
as s.
100. YDS.-WERE Sc CANVAS MATE
RAILS. Painted novelty stripes, yd, 46e
Third Floor
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.133l339{ '|Is'sr's1

1O-WERE 1863 SLIP-ON SWEATERS.
Brown only Sizes "a and SO - l.99
s-WERE 5.99 SLIP-ON SWEATERS.
Peach only. Sizes "a and So 2.9o
z2-WERE 2.99 BLOUSES. Plaid taf-
feta. Sizes 80 to 38-2.50
2-WERE 5.99 RAINCOATS. Tan only.
Sizes IA and 16 - - 100
2-WERE 5.99 JERKIN SUITS. Wine
only Sizes IL and IA -. 90
Twas 399 VESTEE. Yellow 90
6-WERE 4.99 COVERALLS. Long
sleeve Navy 20 to AZ 2.9o
WERE 299 STACKS. Brown only
Sizes IL, IA and 16 - 90
Second Floor
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Cll!E31l:ll8l5!5 l5 france

1WERE 249 WHITE BATHROOM
CURTAINS. Sanforized treated 1.99
WAS 1926 WOOD WARDROBE.
Double Door style, as Is 1888
WAS 1895 BATHROOM SCALE.
Detecto. Floor Sample - 1888
+WERE 2.s5 VEGETABLE BINS.
Metal Slightly marred l.68
-WERE 1876 BOOKCASES. Unpaint-
ed Credenza style. Damaged 4.88
2WERE 9.95 UNPAINTED CHESTS.
Sold as Is - ,------- 7.46
7-WERE LOO DECORATED BASKETS.
Fibre board, damaged-- -----29e
Downstairs
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Dress is'fs|s1

4-WERE 5.95 EVENING DRESSES.
Black and pastels Soiled -3.9o
10-WERE 1895 EVENING DRESSES.
Pastel. Rayon satin, taffeta- 500
II-WERE 8.95 EVENING DRESSES.
Slightly soiled Broken sizes 6.97
10-WERE 4.99 CHENILLE ROBES.
Rose color. Broken sizes - 2.97
7-WERE 1899 RAYON JERSEY
H'COATS. Sizes IL to IA 4.66
WERE 799 ROBES. Quilted Rayon.
Size 20 only - 1888
WAS 1895 EVENING JACKET.
Seuuin trim. Red Size IA 6.88
3-WERE 1899 BUNNY FUR JACK
ETS. White only 18 and 20 9.97
Second Floor
Evening star., 1945-02-08

35-WERE SOC JIG SAW PUZZLES.
sWFRE semRfae Po7aes sse SMALL VI l0Gar GAMES Hs
34-WERRfE SOC BOYS BOOKS. Dave
Dawson Series 38e
2O-WERE CSC FOUR-IN-ONE PUZ-
ZLES -- Ste
14-WERE 1888 SOFT DOLLS. soiled,
l1-WERE a.ss SOFT DOLLS. Large
size. Slightly soiled - ---1.oo
eWERE 8 1893 TEDDY BEARS. Made
Of wool chenille e--------------2.44
7-WERE 2.9S WOODEN CHAIRS.
Woven seat, red enamel finish. Dam
aged -----------------l.94
DoaDnStdirS
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rl!lll31;I CLEARANCE

121-WERE Csc COMBS, strong tic
SEVERE 23c LAVALON HAIR
RINSE ----17c
18-WERE LOO MANICURE SETS, Tic
10-WERE 89c HOT WATER BOTTLES
27-WERE SOC BATH POWDER
2O4-WERE 1.49 HAIR BRUSHES, mill
tary style 55e
13-WERE 79c SYRINGES S-59c
l3-WERE SOC Anne SHAMPOO 19c
4OO-WERE 1Oc CAKE LIFEBUOY OR
PALMOLIVE SOAP -6 &c
Street Floor
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08
REP. HOBBS, WHO WOULD
KEEP TORTURE CONFESSIONS
MENTIONED FOR HIGH COIRT

WASHINGTON. DC-Congressman
Sam Hobbs of Alabama, author Of a
bill to permit torture confessions"
to be used against arrested persons,
is being mentioned as one of the
men who might be named by Presi-
dent Truman to a vacancy on the
United States District Court Of APP
pea1s for the District of Columbia.
The Hobbs bill passed to the
House without a record vote. fol-
lowing a series of cases in which
the United States Supreme Court
had ruled hat confessions extorted
by torture could not be used a.
gainst accused persons. The most
notable of these cases was that of
Brown, Ellington and Shields. three
Mississippi farm workers, taken to
the highest court by the NAACP.
Another was the Chambers case in
Florida. also taken up by the Ma
ACP. In these and other cases the
highest court ruled for the plain
tiffs.
In December. 1914, when the bill
came before the Senate judiciary
committee, Leslie Perry of the Ma
ACP bureau hree submitted a state
ment opposing the Hobbs bill. as
! serting hat since Negro prisoners
had been held as long as ten days
incommunicado while confessions
were extorted "by means of force"
violence and terror" He asked that
the Hobbs bill be shelved.
Observers in Alabama have re
ported to the NAACP "a steady cam
paign in Alabama to elevate Negro
haters to the bench where they can
by judicial opinions halt the march
of liberalism"
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08

ticalIy altered time table in Japanese
wal as result of world-shaking events
past few days. We are u~nprepared
for VI day. Without overall com
pletely coordinated production plan
geared to quickest possible conversion
to civilian manufacture under govern
ment direction and government en-
forcement if necessary, we shall be in
chaos with vast numbers of former
war workers unemployed for whom
no provision has been made.
We feel it is imperative that you
call Congress back to work at once
and that you urge American people to
support their representatives in the
Congress in the enactment Of appro-
pirate legislation at the earliest pos
sible time consistent with due con-
sideration. Not alone must u%nemploy-
ment insurance be provided for war
workers in line with your own rec
omendation and increased protection
for returning G.. Is but constructive
program for full employment as en-
bodied in Murray-P atman bills max
ing it the policy and responsibility of
our government to open up maximum
job opportunities must also be APP
proved at once. A decent standard of
living for all American workers must
be assured by establishing a minimum
wage of at least Sixty-fve cents per
hour. Of equal importance with other
pending measures which should be
passed It once is that which makes
permanent a fair employment prac-
tice and establishes an agency to en-
force the policy.
IF the Congress comes back prompt
ly to tackle its unfinished business in
cooperation with you, we pledge the
full use of our resources to enlist our
constituency of progressive church
leaders over the country in the sup
port of a progressive, hard-hitting,
comprehensive program to accom-
plish rapid reconversion in these next
critical months and to maintain max
imum employment and decent stand
ards for all workers. If we take care
of the workers adequately, the well
Democracy.
United Christian Council for
fare of all will be assured.
Rev. Richard Morford,
Executive Secretary.
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08

the whites on penalty Of revocation
Of the entire agreement. He felt
that as a prominent citizen he had
no place to take good white friends
and consequently he wanted to be
protected from what he termed
characteristic antics in the serving
of foods in a restaurant" To the
Negro on the street the issue was
plain.
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08

A UTUMN is the best Of all times
"A. for picnics, when hiking or
bicycling is the means of reaching
the picnicking site. Crisp fall air
Is more conducive to either means
Of journeying. It's conducive, too,
to real appetites, SO it's wise to
plan compact lunches that are high
in appetite satisfaction.
You can pack the lunch in small
parcels that can be strapped to
handlebars or carried in k~napsacks,
or the picnickers can take turns
carrying a big picnic basket if they
hike. Whichever way you pack the
lunch, you'll have to put the picnic
beverage in one or two vacuum
bottles to be divided up for every
body. You'll find a popular thirst
quencher is Picnic Coffolate, a sat
isfying beverage made of milk and
chocolate and caffeinless coffee, SO
that everybody can drink it with
out worrying over later sleeping
problems. Remember if you make
saffeinless coffee in a percolator,
It should be "perked" from Is to
Is minutes to bring out it's full,
rich coffee flavor. Chill the
bottles and the Coffolate thorough
ly if you want to serve il cold.
Hard-cooked eggs. sandwiches
with cheese or jelly filings, fresh
fruit. and cookies or doughnuts or
an easy-to-carry cake all add up to
} good autumn picnic menu.
Picnic Coffolate
u strong decaffeinated coffee
z squares unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons sugar
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08
PLACE OF REFUGE FOR
DINERS-

The reason was obvious. They
were content to eat in the restau-
rant in the company of white peo-
pie. They were content to have
that place as a refuge where they
could bring their white guests Wis
iting Harlem for food in surround
ings to which they felt these whit
es were more used. So consequent
ly Franks escaped the %picketing
that forced the New York business
to employ Negroes as drivers; the
picketing that finally broke down
the resistance of the New York Tele
phone Company and placed Negro
girls for the first time as switch
board operators; the picketing that
forced teh five and ten cent stores
on Harlem's crowded 125th Street
to hire Negro salesgirls and other
clerical and sales help.
There seems to have been a con-
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08

Mentality of Negro
Intellectuals Blocks
Efforts at Expression
Of the Masses
(BY DAN GARDNER)

The Negro intellectual mentality
is peculiar. 1t is confused ON all
aspects of the race problem despite
florid pronouncements by the heavy
boys of the educational front the
social striver. and those who exist
in the twilight league of interrac-
ial experiences. To date none of
the so-called intellectual Negro
front has come forth with a clear
cut. concise program that will ap-
ply to all Negroes, that will be
simple and understandable as well
as workable. This is the result of
plain confusion and a lack of I'M
derstanding, plus a reluctance to
face critical issues as they exist.
There are some Negroes who adj
vocate steps and measures on the
part of the Negro that are design
ed, supposedly, to integrate him in
to American life in every aspect
There are some who compromise
the situation by advocating meas
ures and programs designed to
keep the status-quo, while they
live as closely and comfortably as
possible under the shadow Of the
almighty white mans wing. There
are other Negroes who believe in
racial division; setting themselves
apart from the rest of their people
into little cults which are supposed
to create halos around their heads
and entitle them to blessings that
ordinarily would not go to them as
Negroes.
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08
PICKETS GO TO WORK


The other week a few Negroes
from the street decided that they
had had enough of Franks going
along as it had been an resolved to
do something about it. Two of
them put on signs and started walk
ling up and down in front Of the
place. In a twinkling the whole
street was in a uproar. Thousands
of people c~ongregated on the street
to listen to the denunciations of
the lily-white Franks policy and
to agree out loud with the pickets
that Franks should be forced to
hire Negroes. Meanwhile a group
of Negro educators and friends
walked on across the picket line
and went inside to eat. In another
place in Harlem a well known Har-
lem society woman and her escort.
before going downtown to one of
the nightclubs. actually cried be-
cause Negroes were picketing the
place. why do they want to do
that?" h said. Why can't they
leave the only place we have to eat
alone? What difference does it
make whether the man has white
or colored help so long as we have
decent food and Q decent surround-
ing? I just don't approve of it,"
A well known Harlem leader was
bitter in his comment saying that
the place would be ruined the min
ute they put a Negro cook, barten-
der or waiter to work. One Negro
wanted to form a committee and
call on the management of Franks
to see that a clause was inserted in
the contract with the union to de-
mand that any Negro hired at the
place first be superior in ability
and performance of their duties to
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08

Table tops are too precious these days to risk marring them with hot
dishes. A most attractive and coiorfuI solution is a set OF hand
crocheted place mats. They are easy pickup work for warnw weather,
and your friends will love a set as a gift Fast color cotton in two
contrasting shades makes the mats. Be careful to choose colors that
blend with your china and linen. Direction sheet for "crocheted Place
Mats" may be obtained by sending a stamped, seIfaddressed envelope
to the NeedIework Department Of this sPer, specifying design No. 2716.
The Omaha guide., 1945-09-08
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The point raised by some would
be that Franks offers a cuisine n
matched anywhere else in Harlem.
In a measure this is true, or was
true. Franks is a huge place,
with plenty of floor and table
space. 1t has a long n beautiful
bar separated from the dining sec
ton. Its walters. all white, with
years of experience in serving, were
competent in their duties. The
menu was and is perhaps the most
varied of any offered in Harlem.
During business hours n can or
der and get anything on the menu
with reasonable speed. The place
is always fairly well kept as re-
CARDS cleanliness, and altogether it
is ideal for dining.
Later. Franks changed hands and
instead of the Italians who owned
it through its long years of jim
crow. Greeks took over. Negroes
now go there in droves. They line
up on the sidewalk waiting for
tables. All classes go in, but pre-
dominantly the s~o-called Negro in
teIlectual and socialite, who ex-
coed in number the other Negro pa
irons. There are, of course. about
1000 whites. who have been eating
there over the years and who still
continue to come. reinforced by
merchants who have businesses in
Harlem.
Now. Franks has never hired a
Negro in any capacity, not even as
a dishwasher. From kitchen to the
front door, the employment policy
was completely and strictly lily
white. No Negro made a tangible
effort to disturb this situation. Big
wig Negro politicians. labor leaders
and others Who packed in and out
of the place never once gave their
attention to organizing a demand
for a change in employment polio
les Of the restaurant 81 as to give
Negro walters. cooks. dishwashers.
bartenders. salad men, n buboys
a chance at one of the best paying
jobs in New York, let alone Harl-
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