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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26

KILLED IN ACTION IN GER
MANY - Pfc. Joe Thomas, who
has been reported killed in action in
Germany. Word of his death was
received in a telegram from the
War Department, by his mother,
Mrs. Emma Thomas Of Learned,
Mississippi.
Widely known in Jackson where
he lived for a long time at the
home of Mrs. M. Lovelace, of 32l
Mckee Street, aside from his moth
err. Pfc. is survived by six brothers,
Sampson, Jessie and Milton Thorn
as of jackson, Alex Thomas of Nor
wood, La, Cornelius Thomas and
Loar Thomas, both now serving
with the Armed Forces overseas.
Sisters, Mrs. May Brown, Elvira
Terry and Emma Lee Ross of
Learned. Mrs. Ella Mae WEIGH and
Miss Lenora Thomas of Chicago
and Mrs. Elnora Currie of Learned.
Before entering the services, Pfc.
Thomas was an employe of the
Buckeye Cotton Oil Company of
Jackson
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
UN-cOvERING
WASHING T0K
HARRY 8.
McALPIN
CORRESPONDENT
Atlanta Daily
NSFH & a.H.P.k
Must Grow

1T IS EASY to appreciate how
concentration of effort on a single
goal may lead to blindness in all
but one path of vision. 1t is not so
easy TO excuse 1t, however.
This business of lighting for the
fun citizenship rights of Negroes
in America is a double-edged eX-
ample. Sometimes /, and a lot or
others who write or speak or act in
this struggle for real democracy,
launch out on the spur Of the mo-
nent without first sitting down to
work out our strategies TO meet ex-
listing conditions. AS a result, we
bump our heads unnecessarily and
frequently on obstacles we could
have avoided by slightly varied
techniques and approaches still
aiming at the same goals.
1t is time we were growing up,
politically, now and realizing that
the forces who fight just as stren-
uously--if not more SOTO keep us
in our places" do not use hapha-
gard methods. They sit up late at
night planning, mapping strategy,
pooling their resources, weighing
the consequences. We must meet
on common ground, and not pro-
vide them wi h the loopholes
through which they delight to
jump.
A GOOD IDEA
All of which leads up to sug-
gestion that might we'll be put into
effect by the national committees
and councils which serve as lobby
ing agencies on matters affecting
Negro welfare. and by the local or
ganizations. local groups. and man
in the street" whose cooperation Is
necessary to success.
The suggestion comes from Mrs.
Beatrice Reed, the administrative
assistant in the d. c. Branch of
The NAACP.
For practical purposes. We will
excuse the National Committee to
Abolish tie Poll Tax because 1t Is
low near the lend of the rainbow
on its petition to discharge the
House Judiciary Committee from
further pigeon oling" of its bill
to abolish the poll tax.
But, there are three other bills
Continued on Back Page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
BY CLIFF MACKAY


Declaring that the nationwide
campaign to secure enactment OF
permanent FEPC legislation was:
not only fight for the minorities,,
but "a fight for American democ-3
racy itself" A. Philip ,2andoiphs
president of the Brotherhood or
Sleeping Car Porters Monday night
called on his Atlanta hearers for
aid in the drive he is currently
conducting.
Mr.. Randolph, who appeared as
principal speaker at the mass meet
ing staged at Wheat Street Bsitist
church by the Atlanta division OF
the organization he heads, devoted
his entire address to discussion Of
of the F'EPC.
APPEALS FOR AID a
Admitting that the progranv for
passage of the measure has at pres-i
ent begged down in Congress, Mr..
Randolph called upon his hearers
to get busy and appeal not only to
their representatives and senators,
but urged them to flood Adolph
Sabbath (D.-Ill) with letters ask
ing that he as chairman of the
rules committee Immediately call a
vote on HR 1922. which is the
FEPC bill.
1.-THE bill is encountering trouble, y
he said, because Sabbath has de-
liberately tricked the minoritieS IN
promising Southern members OF his
committee that no vote would be
taken if one of them is absent. iOf
course they always manage to see
that at least one is not present ev-
every time the committee meets"
Disclosing that at present petit
ton is being circulated with the
purpose of having the bill blasted
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26

The organization of a Veterans
Aid Committee and tentative plans
for the establishment of Veterans
Information Center was the imme-
date results of a meeting of inter-
ested citizens held to discusse the
problems of the returning Jackson
Negro Veterans, called by Carsey
A. Hall and held in the offices of
the Security Life Insurance Com
pany last Tuesday night.
In discussing the ca Il for the
meeting and plans for the organi-
zation and the possible establish
ment of an information center and
service for he returning Negro
Veterans. Mr.. Bell pointed out that
committees to aid veterans had
been formed by a number of the
local organizations, the Chamber
of Commerce, Local Branch NAACP
but that the organization of city
wide committee and organization,
might with the aid and cooperation
of these committees be able to do a
more far-reaching and widespread
job.
Following the organization, a
plan was discussed whereby various
members Of the committee would
be assigned to study different
phases Of Til CT Bill and other laws
affecting the welfare, rehabilitation,
education and CONDENSATION for
veterans to serve as specialist on
such information for veterans de-
string :estach special information.
The Establishment of the informa-
ton center viii be the main topic
of the next meeting.
odlbeenof y srpu.. bti edreTAIO
Percy Greene, EDITOR of the Jack
son ADVOCATE ahd a veteran of
World War I. who has long been
actively interested In Veterans
Matters was elected chairman OF
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26

ALCORN, Miss. = A student
Carnival held at Alcorn College
here last week, sponsored by the
Home Economics Staff of the In
stitutio1, rasied $119016, for the
erection of Model Home" on the
college campus for the purpose OF
demonstrations in connection with
the course in Home Economics.
Miss Essie McCune of the sopho-
more class was the Carnival. In
the contest for the Carnival Queen
each class, with a sponsor selected
one of its most popular and out
standing members as representative
of the class, with the winner. or
queen of the Carnival 10 be repre-
sentative of the class raising the
largest sum of money. The freshman
class. sponsored by Mrs. B. T.
Walker, with Ruth Bolden repre-
senting, raised $261.54. The juniors,
sponsored by Mrs. z. p. Price, Eva
Mae Connolly representing, raised
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26

AZ growing ana wide spread pubic
interest in the organization OF the
Jackson Negro Juvenile Council
was seen in the large number OF
men and women who attended the
second meeting of the group held
at Lanier High School last week. AT
the meeting the temporary organi-
cation formed at the previous meet
ing was made permanent and Prof.
O. B. Cobbins, supervisor of Negro
schools was elected chairman, with
MRS. A. M. Norman, director of the
Soldiers Center on North Parish
Street as secretary.
An Important item considered
during the meeting was the adop-
ton of the proposed constitution.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
Growing Public Interest Seen In
Organization OF Negro Juvenile

U,rino ti,e discussion it was point
cd out that the main function and
purpose of the organization would
be that of attempting to provide a
more wholesome condition for the
under privileged youth OF the CITY
and to correct a number OF glaring
conditions already existing in about
the city that are contributing to the
development of widespread delin-
ouency among the teen-age groups
of all classes.
In commenting On the purpose OF
the organization it was pointed out
that there are already Negro MEM
bers Qnl the. local Juvenile Council,
but sjnEe there {Yere number OF
problsnis which chiefly concerned
Negb Eitizens Themselves, the or
ganizdtidn would continue to en-
dorse and SUPPORT members of the
CITY Cdshcil, and among its pur-
poses would .bg that of pointing out
and bringing to the attention OF
such members conditions to be
brought to the attention OF the
Council.
At the same time, the Jackson
Negro Juvenile Council would be an
independent body and would use
such means deemed proper to bring
about the correction of conditions
affecting Negro Juvenile Delin-
uuency, and as an independent or
ganization would bring matters
coming to its attention when other
methods had failed to bring cor
rection to the attention Of the
county and city authorities.
Among the new members present
were: Rev. w. H. Whitfield, Rev. j..
A. Robinson. Mrs. Carrie Sheppard.
and Mr.. A. J. Neol
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
Tougaloo Commencement Activities

From 4:30 to 500 p. m, President
and Mrs. Cross will be at home to
the graduating classes, faculty,
friends of the college, alumni and
guests in the Mansion"
Following this reception there
will be an annual reunion and BAN
uuet in the college dining hall at
500 p. m. At $3.50 p. M, the music
department of the college will pre-
sent its annual concert in the coll
lege church. Tuesday, May 20,
marks the Seventy-sixth COM
mencement program, at which time
the Rev. Noble Strong Elderkin, D.
D., will deliver the address. The
services will begin promptly at 10
q. m.
You are cordially invited to at
tend these exercises.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
Calls On People
To Back Postwar FEPC Bill

ent, SO they can analyze the fill
buster and expose it for what 1t
is-a threat to American democra-
CIV. This, I think, will shake the
filibuster to it's foundation"
Pointing out that there are GER
tain strong forces in America de-
terminedly opposed to the bill, Mr..
Randolph said his purpose was TO
mobilize all of our strength be-
hind this bill We are rapidly rney-
ing toward a crisis he asserted,
land we have got to bring some
pressure on those agencies which
viii soon be called upon to deal
With the bill in both house and
senate"
RAISING MONEY
Citing the great need for the
measure, the speaker declared that
Continued on back page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
Veterans Aid Committee Organized
Information Center Planned

the committee. A. J. Mcneil form
er Warrant Oficer. Veteran OF
World War II was elected secretary.
Jack H. Young. was elected vice.
chairman. IA.
Among those who attended the
meeting were: NJ. M. Hubert, c. G.
Cypress, o. B. Cobbins. I. S. San
ders, B. P. Newman. ohm w. Dixon
James A. White, Carsey Hall, j. H.
Young, Al. Mcneil. Chester Owens
Joans Wes5kess .s'e'ter H. Williams,
Edward IF So 'firr Brown.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26

nounced last week, the problem of
Negro requirements In the AAF
Is still acute" an informed source
has disclosed.
The cutback announcement az
fects pre-aviation cadets and stu
dents known collectively as pre-air
crew trainees, and members Of the
air corps enlisted reserve who are
on inactive status as civilians un-
til eligible for call to active duty
within the six month period fol-
lowing their 18th birthday.
However. Negroes win not fan
into this category. ANYBODY who
can qualify for service In the afr
forces should continue to apply. 1t
was said unofficially.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
admits Measure
Has Begged Down
In Committees

out from the rules committee to the
House floor, MIR. Randolph express
ed TT Eopinion that the main
stroubl will be with the Senate.
CITE, Y FAAN
\ $50 senators are already
pledged fillbuster the pii W
death. BIZ have plan whereby
delegations representing both races
from every Southern state will call
oh these senators just before the
'fihbuster begins.
aFlrther,' he said, 81 plan to have
the best writer's of both races pres
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26

In statement to assembled
personnel at TAAF on We day,
Col. Noel F. Parrish, commanding
officer, said that presumably TuS-
kegee would be the only primary
field in the eastern flying training
command that would continue In
their training of pilots.
The field, which Is famous as
being the starting point of Is COLI
ored pilots, later known as the
Goth Pursuit squadron. graduated
It's 36th class May Is.
AIR FORCE STILL
WANTS NEGROES
WASHINGTON 80 (ANP) - In
spite of cutbacks I'm the army air
forces aviation cadet program. an
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
LIBERAL dixie SoLoNS OPPOSE POSTWAR FEPC
Pilot Training
To Be Continued
At :Skegee Field

TUSKEGEE - (ANP) - Brown Americans will con-
tnue engage brown Japs the air. but in greater num-
bers, learned this week swift the heels OF
the departments that cadet training at
army air bases would be DISCONTINUED that Ne
groes will still receive training cadets at Tuskegee Army
Air field 1t is highly probable that Tuskegee will be the
only installation of it's type in the country giving this kind
training.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
THREATEN FILlBUsTER

Emerging from the committee
room last Thursday morning FL
lender and tombstone revealed
the support they have. tombstone,
promised to "filibuster against 1t
for three weeks, if it comes to
the floor" and Ellender said he
would speak ''for five months.
"I'll read every historians re-
port on the reconstruction days"
declared tombstone. "Pll show
what caused the feeling, and that
that feeling is so ingrained into
those people it VII take genera
ton to get it out No law will ever
take it out"
Ellender was so bitter that he
said not even Sen. Taft's "tooth
less commission" bill would get a
Continued on Back Page)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26
Pepper, Hill
And Fu|bright
Against Measure
Carolinian And
Louisianian In
Filibuster Threat
BY EARNEST JOHNSON

WASHINGTON - (ANP) -
Thursdays meeting of the senate
education and labor committee
on permanent FEPC leg station
failed to report the coalition bill
but did reveal that Sens. Pepper
of Florida, Hill of Alabama and
Fulbright of Arkansas, so-called
southern liberals, are a part Of
the group of five southern sena
tors who intend to fight S-101.
Meanwhile, the petition effort
in the house is still dragging with
not more than 100 signatures
having been affixed in the three
weeks it has been on the house
desk. The rules committee was
expecting to meet sometime this
week to report the measure.
chairman SABBATH having been i'll
for the past two weeks.
DEMAND ACTION
A report that has gained some
currency here following his re-
cent talk with President Tru-
man is that SABBATH was told to
get the Norton bill out of his
committee.
The events OF the week, how
ever, were focused upon the
senate committee. and additional
heat is expected to develop on
Wednesday when the group re-
convenes on the FEPC bill.
The hope had been that the
bill would have been reported.
1t develops now that the three
senators already mentioned, along
with Ellender of Louisiana and
tombstone of South Carolina, in
tend to do all they can to keep
it there. The National Council
for a Permanent FEPC feel con-
fident, however. that they still
have enough votes to report the
bill.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-05-26

CONTINUED on Back Page)
Evening star., 1945-10-16
Alvin 6. Wassmann, 4,
is Victim Of Leukemia

Alvin G. Wassmann, jr., 4-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin G
Wassmann, 42l4 Fourteenth street
NE, died yesterday at his home OF
ieukemia.
The rare blood disease was not
discovered until three weeks ago
when it was in an advanced stage
Alvin had seemed we'll until about a
week before his death. when he com
planned of feeling tired, his family
said.
The child's father is manager OF
the dairy and poultry department OF
the Cudahy Meat Packing Co. He
and Mrs. WasSmann have two other
children, Donald, 13 months, and
William, months.
Funeral services will be at 10 m
Thursday at the home Burial will
be in ST. Marys Cemetery
Evening star., 1945-10-16
Mrs. MetcaIf, Leader
In PTA and Widow Of
HymnaI Expert, Dies

Mrs. Virginia C. Metcalf, SO, widow
of Frank Johnston Metcalf, notec
photographer of hymnals, died yes.
terday at her home, 901 Ingrahan
street NV.
A native of Washington, Mrs
Metcalf was the founder and pas
president of the Truesdell Elemen-
tary School Parent-Teacher Asso-
citation and was historian at ths
time of her death. She had re.
mained active in the organization
since its beginning in 1917.
She also was active in musica
groups of the Brightwood Methodis
Church, and a member of the Won
ems Benefit Association and the
Abracadabra Club.
Mr.. Metcalf, who died in February
of this year. possessed a library OF
more than 5000 religious volumes
1000 of which were hymnals of all
faiths. He gave the collection to the
American Antiquarian Society OF
Worcester, Mass. He also was the
author OF American Writers and
Compilers of Sacred Music" and
Stories of Hymn Tunes"
Mrs. Metcalf is survived by one
son, Louis E. Metcalf of Silver
Spring, Md; two daughters, Mrs.
Florence NJ Miller and Mrs. Alice
M. Gray, both of Washington; one
brother, Clarence c.. Clabaugh OF
Cleveland. and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. tomorrow at the Brightwood
Methodist Church, Eighth and JEFF
ferson streets NV, with the Rev
Robert K. hewitt, pastor, officiating
He will be assisted by the Rev
Walter N. Michael of Cumberland
Md, and the Rev. S. Carroll Coale
of Baltimore, former pastors. Burial
will be in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-10-16
Polish Minister Denies
Nation Is Within ANY
Foreign Political Orbit
By the Associate Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Polish Foreign Minister Wicenty
Rzymowski today denied that hi
country can be considered within
any foreign political orbit"-Rus.
sian or otherwise.
The recently arrived Polish off.
cial said Poland merely desire!
sincere cooperation with its east.
ern neighbor," Russia, which "ex.
PEELED the Germans from Polish
soil"
In written interview, Mr.. Rzy-
mowski stated that Poland wants
establishment of the closest rela.
tions between the Soviet Union ane
the United States
His country, he added, "sees nc
serious obstacles" to such relations
and believes that with mutual good
will all the temporary obstacles will
be eliminated"
Mr. RzymoWski, whose signature
to the United Nations Charter yes
terdav made Poland the 51st nation
to subscribe to the world security
pact, said the United States can
help Poland:
Il. Politically by respecting our
frontiers determined by the deci-
sions at the Yalta and Potsdam
Conferences.
2. Economically by assisting Po-
land through supplying food cloth
ing, essential machinery and means
of transport
Mr.. Rzymowski, who arrived here
early Sunday to sign the Charter on
the line reserved for Poland at the
San Francisco Conference, is stay
ing at the Blair-Lee House as a
Government guest. Secretary of
State Byrnes planned a luncheon in
his honor at the Blair House today
Evening star., 1945-10-16
Dratha

TRoWBRIDGE. GERTRUDE SHERMAN
On Saturday, October 13, 1945, at the sum-
sand sesdfade Md of hsF dsufher mS aSsS
bridge and mother. Of Mrs. L. Corrine
raI and 1t. Col Sherman Trowbridge Of Wash.
ington, D. c. Services and interment
private 16
oe1 qs9 ANN NNAA RJMRo 9 sesy bS1sd 2sS
TTam}bo, sister oI 10 John H. James /. aqd
WHITE MIS- SOPHIE NJ prones arsiiMs MIS-. Marie
Tayor Mrs Adarg Jasbos and
Thfnufrsday, Pfnf day. october is at $50 $50 am al Mass @
in st. Francis Xavier Catholic. Church
a. asry 9 am. Interment Cedar Hill Gene
TURNER, MINNIE COPELAND. On Sun
fay ofheDeV Va IL MNa ah hsT SsSefnfs Tns
NER' DekN beloved " wife of Charles P. Turner
Remains resting at Pearson's funeral home,
~ liz Washington st. Falls & Church. va;
cnfeh on oetober
pm. 1nterment Arnon Cemetery. 16
tober is, 1915. JOSEPH E. wALcH' father
of Emma H Withers. Joseph E. Walch. jr.,
and sbs W WymbeEt n IT.. " WalGh; Funeral from
ne, on Friday. October 10, at 2 pm.
Relatives and friends invited. Interment
Cedar Hill Cemetery. is
o,y wAssMASN; SsI MAN allyn c. 1R; On Men-
MS MXNS 0'tHper a afed s 94s yeas ALYK e6 WAss 81
Alvin G. and Minnie NJ. Wassmann sssnnu 7'tt dnee e
Phaup, Funeral from his late residence,
10 am Relatives and fre6ds ods0per ier
vited. Interment st. Mary's Cemetery. IL
WATTS. THOMAS CLAY. On Sunday,
October IA, 1945, at Mount Alto Hospital,
THoMAs II aAiirsfoA CLAY WATTS rs Of 1912 Glebe
Mrs. Elnora Watts and brother Of John
Watts. He also leaves number of nieces.
Tuesday % oetober 6 'es friends Airer may ca an
the W. Ernest Jarvis funeral church. I432
You st. NV. Funeral Wednesday, October
ehrreh Relatives and friends sq4e in1ited. hHted
Interment Arlington National Cemetery rs
WEIR, JOSEPH PAUL BROWN. On
Monday, october Is, l945. at his resi-
denee; 44o7 4th st: sw.,, JOSEPH PAUL
atrice Mae Weir 5nee Eddy and father Of
Mrs. Dorothy Deptula, Mrs Ethel Hill
man mar and Charles Henry Weir. Services at
terment Arlington National Cemetery.
WEIsMILLER: GEORGE W. On Sunday
October H. 1872 at his resldence 1865
wReds,i IN beloved husband Of Dolores E
brother the % Of Frank ". weismlIIsr SERVICES
tober Il, at , pm. Interment Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Services by Chambers. 10
WHITE, DR.. LAWRENCE w. On Tues
day ,ai, 20 October 10, 1945, Dr., LAWRENCE W.
White, and father of Mrs. Roxie Green
Friends are invited to call at the w. w
Deal funeral home, 4S12 Georgia ave. NV
Notice OF funeral later
WILLIAMS. HARRY n On Monday,
October 10. l945, at Providence Hospital.
HARRY N WILLIAMS. beloved father OF
Mrs, Nourma E.. Loughery. Friends may
call at the Lee funeral home. 4th st, and
Mass. ave ne. Services will be held on
Wednesday, october II. at = pm Inter-
ment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
WILSON, EUGENE c. On Sunday oc-
tober IA, 1945, at his residence, 5l2 2nd
St. NV, EUGENE C. WILSON, beloved
husband of Mary Lloyd Wilson, father OF
Mrs. Annie Lee Leach. Mrs. Aileen G.
Cummings Eugene C. Wilson, ir., and Mar
garet Wilson. Remains resting at Cham
oers funeral home; l4oO Chaplin st. NV.
Mass will be offered at St. Aloysius Cath
ollc Church. North Capitol and Eye SITS.
NV, on Wednesday, October IL at 10
am. 1nterment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-10-16
h. E. Boetticher Dies;
Retired Rail Conductor

Harvey E. Boetticher, retired
railroad conductor of Altoona, Pa,
died here yesterday on the eve of
his 9th birthday He was visiting
his nephew, Nicholas P. Haddle,
1242 Eleventh street Sc.
According to police, Mr.. Boet-
ticher suffered heart attack at the
Eleventh street address. He was
taken in an ambulance to Casualty
Hospital and pronounced dead on
arrival.
Mr.. Boetticher, a veteran Pennsyl-
vania Railroad conductor, is sur
vived by his wife, Mrs. Laura
Boetticher, who was with him on
his visit. Burial will be in Altoona.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete,
Evening star., 1945-10-16
Harry n. Williams Dies;
Retired Treasury EmpIoye

Harry N. Williams, rs, retired
Treasury Department employe, died
yesterday at Providence Hospital
after a brief fitness. He lived at
1877 Oates street NE with his
daughter, Mrs. Charles l.. Loughery.
Mr.. Williams, a native of Kansas,
lived in Fort Myers, Fla, before
coming to Washington in 1918. He
worked for the Commerce Depart
ment short time before transfer
ring to the Treasury. He retired six
years ago.
He was an active member of Win
slow Mems Bible Glass of Eastern
Presbyterian Church and formerly
was an elder of the church.
He is survived by his daughter
Mrs. Loughery, and a sister, Mrs.
F. w. Shuler, Wichita, Kans.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. tomorrow at the Lee funeral
home. Fourth street and Massa-
chusetts avenue NE. Burial will
be in Ce1or Hill Cemetery.