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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02

stantly killed His remains were
inferred IN well-marked and
well-planned American cemetery
at Breuna. Germany. IN a burial
ceremony at which a Protestant
chaplain officiated
During the period in which
Harold was a member OF my COM
mand his conduct was in keepin.
with the highest traditions OF the
United States Army. His excel
lent traits OF character set good
example for the men OF his organ
izauon. ecently Harold was
awarded the Combat Infantry
mans badge for exemplary conduct.
i'm action against the enemy He
was very devoted and loyal 10 his
organization and styived 10 make
i, the beS; in the Army.
pfc LawSonS close friends and
the entire regiment realize that
your loss IS also our loss. With
Harold's passing we have lost a
true friend a brave comrade. a
loval American. and fine soldier.
To eNrrcSS my sympathy ~ thiS
time * small consolation. but
please realize i's sincerity"
Very sincerely yours,
{. VI WlLLlNGHAM +.
Colonel Infantry Commanding
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
THREE SOLDIERS
MICHIGAN
PROMOTED IN NY

Three soldiers from Michigan
have received recent promotions
in the Bend Port company, Fox
Hills Terminal, Staten Island. NJ.
Y, for their part in helping TO
keep supplies flowing to the fight
ing fronts at the Transportation
Corps New York Port OF EN-
barkation.
Technician Fifth Grade Ber-
nard McAdams, of MuskegOn,
and Cpl. Arthur Smith. Of Ann
Arbor, became technicians fourth
grade. and Pfc. James +. Long,
of Detroit, became . corporal.
ia BERNARD McADAMS was
an electric crane operator before
his induction on July 81. l944. He
is now winch operator and an
assistant hatch foreman in his as
signed company. He is married
to Myrtle McAdams. SAG Sherman
boulevard. Muskegon. and has
two-year-old daughter. Catherine
Ann. A brother. Albert. is a cor
poral in the Medical Corps.
It's Arthur Smith is also an as
sistant hatch foreman in the COM
pany. He and his wife. Fannie
Mae. lived at CIT N Fourth ave-
nue.. in Ann Arbor. before his in
duction year ago. He worked
for Goldman Cleaners as a civil
ian.
CPL. JAMES r. LONG lived at
2252 Macomb street. Detroit, with
his wife, Anna Mae. and three
daughters. Sylvia. Viola and &C.
nevs. before he became a soldier
on Aug. Is. 1914. He attended
Dufield and Miller schools. and
worked at a foundry His Army
assignment is that of ships rigger.
Cpl. Long plans 10 open a busi-
ness OF his own AT wars end.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
First Army Moving To Pacific Area;
Its GIs Fought Well In ETC

WASHINGTON. D. C-Ths di-
visions and Army Corps that will
fight with the First Army. now on
the move from Europe 10 the Pa
cihc by way OF the United States,
against Japan will not necessarily
be the same as those that fought
in Germany.
However, enough veteran Ne
gro units and veteran personnel
will take the field under Gen.
Courtney II. Hodges TO insure
the same rigorous assault against
the japanese as was made by
the First Army against the Ger
mans.
IN EUROPE. Negro doushboys
fought side by side with whites OF
the First Second. Ninth. 18th. e9th
and l04th Infantry Divisions OF
the FIRST Army.
Assigned 10 white plateons sew
eral months ago after the War De-
partment approved the indignation,
the Negro doughboyS have already
proved their worth by distinguish
ing themselves in action alongside
their white comrades.
One Negro platoon. fighting
with Company X Of the 394th
Infantry Regiment Of the 99th
Infantry Division, led the COM
pany assault on the town Of
Honnigen on the Rhine and cap
tured go German prisoners
while clearing about one fourth
OF the area.
ANOTHER PLATOON OF the
393rd Infantry, in It's first action
near fairfield on March 25, ad-
vanced in marching fire order and
routed the Germans. knocking out
a Mark Nv tank and flax wagon.
killing 10 OF the enemy. capturing
90 and gained their objective on
Hitf 373. after being cut of by $50
Germans
Pvt. Robert McCullum. of Frank
lin, Tenn. Negro veteran OF IS
months in Africa. Italy. France
and Germany. who was wounded
fighting with the 18th Lightning"
Division on March %. asserted
this week az Stark General Hos
pitsl. Charleston. S. c.. that he
had been happy 10 be able 70 fight
IN a mixed company OF Negroes
and whites.
Said McCullum. temporary
patient at Stark. AT the front
man lived or died on his merits"
Indicted at Franklin, Tenn. in
May. 1912, McCullum landed at
Oran in April. l943. with a rear
echelon engineer unit In Febru-
airy. 1914. his unit moved to Ma
Piles and when Gen. Patch's Sew
enth Army troops hit the beaches
OF Southern France. he still was
in the rear echelons with service
troops.
When the call went out for Ne
gro volunteers for rifle platoons
last January. McCullum Joined
the Booth REGIMENT of the 18th d.
vision two days after il smashed
across the Rhine. AS his unit
rolled eastward he was hit bv
she'll fragments in both legs and
subsequently evacuated 10 the
United States.
McCullum took his basic train
ing az Fort Bragg. ". c. His wife.
Mrs. Geraldine McCullum. resides
at 32l Grandbury street. Franklin.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
COMMENDED BY GEN. PATTON

WITH US. FORCES IN GER
MANY - The S063rd Engineer
Dump Truck company was COM
mended by Gen. George 5 Patton
Jr. at the dedication exercises
held at the Roosevelt, Memorial
Railroad bridge. spanning the
Rhine This outfi. cleared and
graded the approaches 10 the
bridge in the record time OF nine
and one-half days.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
SnokeScreeners
Decorated For
Camoufage Job

PAGE l3- PAGE l3- 49,.
WITH THE XII CORPS IN
GERMANY-Ten men OF the all
Negro l6lst Chemical Smoke Gen.
orator company were recently
awarded the Bronze Star Medal
for meritorious service against the
enemy in Germany. by Col. Rag
mar E Johnson. chemical officer OF
the XII Corps. headquarters. Eu-
ropean theatre OF operations an
nouncei today.
The citation read. in part:
These men repeatedly ex-
posed themselves to incessant
enemy mortar, artillery and
small arms fire, completely dis
regarding their personal safety
in maintaining on the Saar River
the greatest smoke screen in the
military history Of the American
Army.
THE SMOKE SCREEN covered
the wars most spectacular round
trip river crossing and extended
for more than 1000 yards through
the valley. effectively obscuring
enemy observation on the bridge
head
These mems courage and SUI
preme devotion 20 duty reflected
the greatest credit upon them
selves and $ in keeping with the
highest traditions OF military serv-
ice
Among soldiers who received
the award IS Sgt Pierce S. Morton,
2ii3 Hendricks street. Detroit.
THIS outfit, which landed on the
shores Of France on D-plus-two
and mas engaged in three major
Battle campaigns, is commanded
bv lSt 1t. Harry T Johnson. OF
Anderson. S. c. Other officers OF
the company are:
lst 1t Raymond A. Robbins,
q, Benton Harbor. Mich; 2nd 1t
Cecil c. Whiting, Of Cleveland.
Ohio. and lst 1t. Walter J Nc
Dowell Of Hackenssck. y. J. Nc
Dowell is al present on temporary
duty in the United States. -
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
By FRANK f. BOLDEN

CHABUA. India. Delayed -
Thousands OF miles from home al
lonely air base here IN this the
stre ! paid a visit 10 one OF the
colored Aviation Engineer Con-
struction bsttshons which have
contributed so much 10 the sue
cess OF the vital AIT Transport
Service in vital Hump opera
tons 10 China.
As II Is among the majority Of
eolored troops stationed in this
area, this unit has = general
service classification and most Of
its work consists Of manual la
Dor.
IN GENERAL, American els
try 10 make their living quarters
as home-Iike as possible. These
men were no exception. Home
made furniture designed and made
from discarded packing cases was
neatly arranged in each tent Pin
ups adorned the walls. with Lena
Horne's many mag poses hold
ing prominence. On almost every
table was picture OF mother and
wife or mother and sweetheart,
and also Bible which was gen.
orally a gift from mother. Beds
were smartly made and clothes
and shoes neatly arranged.
Cpl. Charles a Johnson. OF De-
troit. Mich. had recently been
chosen Soldier OF the Week" at
the base. and the men we're quite
proud Of him and the honor which
Il brought 10 the battalion His
commanding officer said that ne
VAS q model soldier and would
stack him up against any soldier
white or colored as regards milf
tsry courtesy ard attention 10
dutv."
TIE choral numbers had been
srrangei and we're under the di-
rcction az PFC. Charles z Etcher-
son. formerly OF Cleveland, Ohio.
and now OF Detroit. Mich. who
- ~ - 1.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02

A deposit fee up 10 two cents
may be charged by dry cleaning
Establishments for wire coat
hanger loaned customer in order
20 take home a suit, coat. dress or
other garment.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
julius Griffin
Is Award Winner

INDIANTOWN GAP. Pa-Pfc.
julius Griffin. son OF Mrs Nancy
Turner OF $50 Clinton street. De-
troit Mich. has been awarded the
Good Conduct Medal at the In
diantown Gap Military Reserva-
ton. Pa.
The award Is made for faith
full and efficient performance Of
military duty for a period Of at
least one year.
PFC. GRIFFIN was indicted
April. 1914. and was previously
stationed at Camp Berkeley. Tex
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
Detroit CT Chosen
Soldier OF Week

both the arrangements and voices
OF the choir. Featured soloiStS
we're Pfc. Frederick GaskinS, OF
Philadelphia. Pa, a falsetto tenor,
and Pfc. Ralph Todd. Of Cleveland.
Ohio, baritone who can really
1--WE with the vocal chords Todd
formerly sang with the Southland
Echoes in Indianapolis. For rec
reation he does mural paintings.
Both ne and Pfc James Wright. OF
Sprin gfield. IL. work as assistant
technicIans in the Signal Corps
photography laboratory.
The battalion holds the base
record for loading cargo planes.
having loaded 12l Of them dur
inK a 2i-hour period.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
Detroiter Who
Made Sacrifice
Praised By co

Mrs. Mary Gray, 635 Marston
street whose son. Pfc. Harold J.
Lawson. was killed in the vicin-
ity OF Derschlsg. Germany. on
April H. l945. received the fol-
lowing letter from his command
ing officer, Col. COM. Willingham:
3 April. l945
Mrs. Mary Gray,
635 Marston St.
Detroit. Mich.
Ny Dear Mrs. Gray:
You have. undoubtedly, been
informed Of the death of your son.
Pfc. Harold j. Lawson. 36995562. |
am writing TO you in the hope
that a word from me. his regi-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
Cpl. Tommy Butts
Wins Army Medal

INDIANTOWN GAP. Pa.-Cpl
Tomme Butts, husband OF Mrs
Plnkie Butts. OF 1886 Cameron
street. Detroit. Mich. has been
awarded the Good Conduct Medal
al the lndiantown Gap Military
Reservation, Pa
The award is made for faith
full and efficient performance Of
military duty for a period Of at
least one year.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
HANSEN HUNTER PROMOTED

The commanding Officer al Cod,
man Field. ky-has- recently an
nounced the promotion OF Hansen
= Hunter 10 corporal FOR OUT
standing performance OF duty
Cpl Hunter Is finance clerk
tvpis' in the 3S7th Headquarters
squadron He s the son OF Ms
Nina l. Hunter. residing 4; sos
25.h street. Detroit. Mich.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
NaUyAnnounces
Openings For
Ship Rebuildes

An urgent call for civilian work
ers TO help repair battle damaged
warships al Navy yards on the
West Coast and Al Pearl Harbor
was sounded today by the Navy
which reported openings in numer-
Gus fields.
william {. Bard. Navy recruit
ing representative for West Coast
yards. said he would interview
applicants in Room 227. Penob-
scot building. Detroit. Applicants
also may call at any United States
Employment Service office.
THE GOVERNMENT will pro-
vide free transportation 20 the
place OF employment. Mr. Bard
Sald. Low-cost housing Is available
for the workers and their families
al the West Coas, yards. No accom-
moda,ionS can be provided for
families al Pearl Harbor
Vacancies exist for electricians.
coppersmiths. general helpers. in
sirument makers. mschinists, ord
nsncemen. pipecoverers. and insu-
lators. sheetmetal workers. aircraft
mechanics and radio mechanics.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-14

Genuine Leather Pouches
Combination for Pipe and
Tobacco. Tight lip construc-
ton which insures keeping
tobacco fresh. Upper slide
fastener.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-06
SEEK TO ESTABLISH
NATIONAL CARVER DAY

WASHINGTON, Mar. 6 (ANP)
"A joint resolution was intro
duced in the house of representa-
tives asking that Jan. 5 Of each
year be established as George
Washington Carver day, in honor
of the late Negro scientist and ed
ucator. The bill was introduced by
Pittsburgh's Republican represen-
tative, Robert J. Corbett, at the
request of the National Achieve
ment clubs, Inc.
The actual date of DR.. Carver S
birth is not know, so the achieve
ment clubs and co-sponsoring agen-
cies have conducted celebrations
for the past two years on the date
of the scientists death which was
Jan. 5, 1943.
The achievement clubs, with
groups located in all sections of the
United States, were organized by
Mrs. Alma Illery of Pittsburgh 10
years ago. These clubs are famous
for their philanthropic and edu-
cational projects Mrs. Illery is the
nation president.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-06
Consistency Thou Art a jeWe!
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
At the proper time the Citizens
Committee will discuss other issues.
Now its primary task is to secure the
removal of Mr.. Mac Farlane be-
cause his retirement is basic to the
welfare Of the community. This
much can be said that this COM
mittee is opposed to racial intoler-
ance SO truly that it is willing to op-
pose a Negro who sanctions it. We
believe that racial bigotry must be
fought as the enemy Of all of the
people, black and white, in America.
What specious logic is this that
wants us to oppose white people who
condone racism but to sanction it
in a Negro who does the same, All
of the walters may have to leave the
room when Mr.. Mac Farlane speaks
but some liberal white citizens have
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-06

testified that Mr.. Mac Farlane has
done it again and again. This and
this alone explains the petitions
against him.
Of course no petitions appear
against the principal Of Roosevelt.
He is not Frederic G.. Mac Farlane.
Nor has he behaved as Mr.. Mac Far
lane. If he had, every Negro in Day
ton would demand his removal. Yet
many who object to Bilbo's Forty
ninth State" a State reserved only
for Negroes, actually defend Mr.
Mac Farlanes support of it.
Against this inconsistency the Citi-
zens' Committee is set until the re-
gime of Frederic c.. Mac Farlane
comes to an end
For, contrary to Brother Francis
idea, the Roosevelt situation has the
sanction and is exploited by Fred
eric c.. Mac Farlane. Nobody would
oppose correction Of alleged NAL
treatment of Negro students at
Roosevelt harder than Mr.. Mac Far
lane. He would be left totally with
out argument. Thus the first step in
the direction of more democracy is
to retire Mac Farlane from a posi-
ton of influence in Dayton.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-06
SAN DIEGO GETS
first NEGRO WAVES

SAN DIEGO, Mar. (ANP)-
The first draft of Negro Waves as
signed to the San Diego area arrived
here and are stationed at the u. S.
Naval Frontier base under the COM
mand of Capt. Carlyle Craig, USN
(ret.).
Arrival of the nine women, all
seamen second class, marks the be-
ginning of enlisted WAVES sta
toned at the frontier base, which is
made up of more than so precent
Negro personnel.
The frontier base, situated at the
entrance to the San Diego harbor,
is responsible for the maintenance
and operation of local defense YES
sells and western sea frontier small
craft Also the target repair base
and net depot are under it's super
vision.
The Waves are taking over duties
in the personnel, supply, engineer
ing and captains offices, and as
most of them were former civil serv-
ice workers they will continue to
perform similar clerical duties. Two
are studying communications work
and two others will operate the tele-
phone switchboard.
Barracks have been converted
into comfortable living quarters for
the women and they will share in
the spacious mess hall at the base"
said 1t. Gg) Elizabeth B. Watson,
(WR) officer-in-charge of the navy
women.
Recreation such as dances, bas-
ketball, tennis, and movies is pro-
vided on the station. Also they have
access to ships service, the audi
torium, and library, while church
services are held on the base each
sunday.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-06
HOLD INTERRA(IAL justice
week IN CATHOLIC COLLEGES

NEW YORK, Mar. 6-(ANP)
During the week of March Ali
over $4,000 Catholic college stu
dents representing 1O3 institu-
tions in all parts of the country,
will unite to observe 'Interracial
Justice Week in Catholic Colleges.
Under the direction of Manhat-
tanville college of the Sacred Heart
in New York City, which holds
the national interracial commits
sion of the National Federation of
Catholic College students, each
college will center its activities
around the interracial problem.
Campus papers will carry editor
ials, club will have Negroes as
guest speakers and students will
participate in forums and discus
sions.
To inaugurate this week a panel
discussion was held at Manhattan
vile college on Saturday at 200
o'clock. Students from 20 colleges
in the metropolitan area partici-
pated.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-06
MRS. ROBSON SPEAKS AT
MT. H0LY0kE COLLEGE

SOUTH HADLE4, Mass, Mar.
6 (ANP)-Negroes of the world
are standing firmly, working,
fighting, and dying for democ-
racy," Mrs. Paul Robson, wife of
the singer, declared in her speech
on THE Negro in World Affairs"
at Mt. Holyoke college. The Negro
is working for realistic democracy
at home as we'll as fighting for it
in the far corners of the earth,
she said.
Citing the shameful treatment
of Negroes, Jews, American In
dians and japanese Americans as
definite examples of American
fascism" Mrs. Robson said that
we must stop talking about pref
udice and overcome it. Prejudice is
not a basic feeling, but is taught
and learned" she added.
Mrs. Robeson's address before
an audience Of 400 concluded a
two day minority conference spon-
sored on the Mt. Holyoke campus
by the undergraduate intergroup
relations committee On the first
day Carey McWilliams, authority
on the minorities question, spoke to
the delegates from seven New Eng
land colleges and Howard univer-
sity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
Dem ocrotS Perfecting Organization
 Mrs. Woodhouse,
 Congresswomon,
 FoVors Clubs

1voryton, Conn, Nov. 8.-Assert- ing that the future of the Demo- crat Party in Connecticut depends upon the organization of strong Democrat clubs in the small towns, Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, Con- gresswoman from the 2nd District, rallied a large group of Middlesex County Democrats at an organiza- tinoal meeting Tuesday night at the 1voryton Inn in that town.
 Ray McMullen, of East Haddam, was appointed temporary chairman and empowered to select a commit tee to set up the county organization
 Mayor Samuel Pear, of East Had dam, briefly addressed the group. In addition, remarks were heard from Walter P. Wagner, of West brook, and Kenneth R. Cunningham, town chairman of Essex, who intro- duced Mrs. Woodhouse and called the meeting to order.
 Representative attended from Middletown, Haddam, East Haddam, Centerbrook, Hadlyme, Moodus, neep River Clinton, Saybrook Essex, Westbrook East Hampton and Irvoryton.
 Mrs. Mary Riley, of Ne wLondon, representing the State Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs, was also in attendance. Mortimer D. Wright, of Centerbrook, served as chairman of the dinner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
Noted Singer Coming Here Tuesday
 Nan Merrimon
 Second Artist
 In Series

Nan Merriman, meZzo soprano, winner of every music contest she has entered, comes to Waterbury Tuesday night, Nov. 13, in the sec- ond concert of the Fine Art Series sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Art Society.
 Miss Merriman at twenty -four years of age has had the unusual distinction of winning the contest for solo appearance in the Easter sunrise service at Hollywood Bowl to an audience of 30,000; she has won the Cincinnati Contest which meant her operatic debut with the company: has won the $1,000 prize in contest sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs; she has been soloist with the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra; has been engaged by Toscanini for a Red Cross benefit concert; and has been signed by RCA Victor for recordings.
 Miss Merriman was born in Pitts burgh, Pa, attended Mount Mercer Academy. and began her voice train ing with Mime. AleXia BasSian in Los Angeles, to which locality her family moved from Pennsylvania.
 She is said to have perfect radio voice and has been signed for a. year contract with NEG as sustain- ing artist in "Serenades to Amer ica" which comes over the air three times a week.
 Her voice has been described by music critics as powerful, brilliant, rich She will sing in Waterbury at the Women's Club Tuesday night concert to begin at 8:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

Official controls over the manu- facture of compacts in Palestine have just been removed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
Cheesecakes Bring NyIons Back to City
Stockings HeroIded By Nine Models, Fashion Scribes
Rv LOAN YOUNGER

New York, Nov. 8-(UP)-Nylon stockings returned to New York to- day.
 A "cheesecake" party heralded their glorious return" yesterday. Models and 120 fashion writers each were given-not sold, mind you-a pair of nylonS.
 It was a publicity party to end all publicity parties.
 The nine models-who also earned $40 each-posed in various leg-art poses. One sat on 8 sketched ships rail. Another avoid ed mechanical mouse Another sat on piano. A fourth sat on a bar stool-and swung her legs,
 PhOtOgs' Field Day
 It was field day for the photog- raphers. The girl with the mouse her name was Darline De Mos pulled her skirt higher and higher. She said it was to expose her n.y. Ions. They were in new postwar color" "flattery"
 There were two other colors, gaie- ty and coSmic. The cosmic was a sort of earth color.
 There was also baby with baby blue nylon socks on. She was called Miss 1863.
 The party was given by Roy Tiles, president of Gotham Gold Stripe stockings at the Ritz-Carl- ton hotel. Tiles said he would have 100000 pairs of nylon stock ings in various stores by Christmas. He said most of them should go on sale by Dec. l.
 He did not say how you could get the nylons.
 Possession Explained
 One Fifth avenue store reported you could get them only if you were a charge customer. Another store said that only purchasers of Victory bonds would be entitled" to nylons.
 Another store said flatly that it would clean out all its sheer rayons before 1t even admitted 1t had any nylons. They said that then, when they had accumulated several thousand dozen nylons, they would put them on sale and call in the cops.
 A fourth store said it would wait until 1t had enough nylons to 20 around" and then put them on sale along with the rayons in a calm sort of way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

For leaving his work in coal mine, Reginald Peat was fined $20 at Luton, England.