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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
Five More Men Pass
Radar Examinations

Five more names were added yes
terday to the list of men who have
scored acceptably on the Eddy APP
titude Test and are qualified for the
Navy's Radar training program,
Chief ]. w. Brown, officer in
charge of the Wilmington Navy re-
cruiting station, announced.
The men who have passed the
Eddy Test at the local recruiting
office are: H. c. Cooley, Jr., son
of Mrs. Rena Hayes Cooley, 500
Market street; H. T. Buchanan, Jr.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Buchan-
an, Sr., 1872 Grace street; T. NJ.
Smell, son of Mr.. and Mrs. P. M.
Smell, 206 North 18th street; r. F.
Phelps, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phelps, Sr., 80 Windsor drive; and
J. c. Williams, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Williams, of Raleigh. God
ley, Buchanan and Phelps are
members of the Senior Class at
New Hanover High School here,
and Smell is a 1945 graduate of
this school. Williams is a senior
at the Episcopal School for Boys,
Lynchburg, Va.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
VIA Will Buy Cabbage
In East Part OF State

RALEIGH, April Is Up The
War Food Administration will be.
gin buying spring cabbage grown
for commercial use in eastern
North Carolina tomorrow, the
State Department of Agriculture
announced today.
Harry Westcott, vegetable mar
keting specialist, said the buyers
would first work in Carteret coun-
ty, where department of agricul-
ture inspectors also have been
sent. The VIA price will be &c
cents for so pound bags having
at least 80 per cent U. S. No.
one gradings.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26

for the Scout Circus. to b. -
May 4. Nc iea
-V-
Coal is the base OF s. ~.
Bsf all mr plastics. " per au
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
PENDER PLANNING
TYPHOID CLINICS

The 1915 schedule for typhoid
diphtheria clinics to be held in
Pender county was announced yes
terday by DR.. H. W. Stevens Pen
der county health officer.
Every person in rural areas
should obtain typhoid vaccination,
as that disease is usually found
among rural persons, DR.. Stevens
said. Three doses are required for
immunity and one dose each year
thereafter for a booster immunity
dose. Persons receiving three doses
last year need only one dose this
year, and each year thereafter.
All mothers are urged to carry
infants over six months Of age to
the clinic for diphtheria immuni-
cation. DR.. Stevens said it was
important to vaccinate small chill
dren now for their protection dur
ing the coming winter months.
Smallpox vaccinations will also
be given to children in prepare
ton for school entrance.
The vaccination schedule FOL
lows:
Saturday, May 5, IL, 10 and 26-
Burgaw Health Department, 9 am.
to 11:O0 am.
Monday, May 7, IA, 81 and %
herman Murray's Store, $50 am.
Wednesday, May 9, is, %, and 30
Rocky Point White School, 1920
am; Friendship Church School,
100 pm.
Thursday, May 10, II, "a, and 81
Love Grove School, HOO am;
Eakins Store, HOO am; Shiloh
Church, 100 pm.
Wednesday, June 6, 10, 20, 81
Atkinson Health Center, 1000 a.
M; Currie-Walker's Store, 1:30
pm; Long Creek-T. j. Henry's
Store, 800 pm.
Thursday, June 7, IA, 81, %
Watha-Town Hall, $50 a. M;
Willard-Smith's Store, HOO am;
King Bee Store, 1870 pm; Pender-
lea Community House, 2::3O pm.
Monday, July 2, 8, is, 23-Maple
Hill Postoffice, 1000 am.
Tuesday, July 3, 10, II, "a
Smiths Bridge, 1000 am.
Thursday, July 5, IL, 10, Is
Harrison Creek, 1000 am; Hamp-
stead, HOO am; SCOTS Hill, 100
pm; Shepard's Store, 200 pm;
Sidbury's Store, 800 pm.
Thursday, August 2, 8, is, %
Canetuck Colored School, 1000 a.
m; Canetuck-Pridgens Store,
100 pm.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
ARNvLD REPORTS

Rome, April Is = R = Gen.
Henry H. Arnold, commanding
general of the U. S. Army Air
Forces said today after his re-
turn from the battlefront that the
terrific battering delivered by the
Allied Air Forces on enemy COM
munications in Northern Italy had
helped pave the way for the pres
ent offensive which is driving the
German Armies back towards %the
Alps.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26

In most ancient times, aromatic
herbs, resins, and spices were
sacrificed on the affairs of Zorro
aster in Persia,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
Scout Circus Cast
To Rehearse Today

First rehearsal for the Scout
Circus, which will be staged May
4, will be held at the Legion Stadi-
UNI at p. m. today, according
to Charles F. Jones, general chair
man.
As they enter the final week Of
preparation for the event, Scouts
and Cubs are practicing hard to
make Wilmington's first Scout Cir
Gus a success, Mr.. Jones said.
Dress rehearsal will be held
May 8, the day before the Cir
Gus.
Mr.. Jones has urged all units
to be represented at the rehearsal
today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
WEATHER
eastern Standard Time)
(By u. s. Weather Rureaul

eastern Standard Time)
(By U. s. Weather Bureau)
Meteorological data for the "a hours
pending 1880 pm, yesterday.
Temperature
1880 am, 60; 1880 am. So; 1880 pm, 70;
1880 pm "a.
Maximum, &C.; Minimum 66; Mean 70;
Normal So.
Humidity
i:s Gam, 81; 7:3o am. 81; 80 pm, 81;
1881 pm. Il.
Precipitation
Iotal for the "a hours ending 1880 pm,
OIL inches.
Tofa slice the first of the month,
2.99 incnes.
Tides For Today
IRON the Tide Tables published by
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Masonboro Inlet . 7.04a 1.O4a
Sunrise. SOB am; Sunset, s:s2 am;
Moonrtse' SIT pm; Moonset, $40 pm.
DE GAULLE's NIECE FREED
PARIS, April 25-R-Gen. De
Gaulle learned through the press
today that his niece, Genevieve
De Gaulle, had been liberated
from the Germans Ravensbruck
concentration camp. The young
woman, arrested by the Germans
in Paris, was met at the Swiss
German. frontier by her father.
Aavier De Gaulle, French con.
sui general at Geneva.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
Scout Committeeman
I Will Meet Tonight

The Wilmington Disnoet Con
mittee of the Boy Scouts of Am
erica will meet at the Chamber
of Commerce office at 3:15 pm. to-
day, W. J. Riley, district chat
man, announced.
Each committee chairman is ex-
pected to report on the activities of
his committee and troop repre-
sentatives are to report, on plans
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26

set of City personnel rules and
regulations, largely aimed at
more uniformity of departmental
policies, passed by the Council
September q, 1913.
In addition, the Council yesterday
awarded a $8,435.89 contract to
the GameweI Co., of Atlanta, Ga,
to furnish a police central control
desk.
City Attorney W. B.. Campbell
ruled out a bid of $3,947 by the
Southern Switch. and Signal Co.,
of Shreveport, La, on the grounds
that the proposal did not com
pletely meet the City's specifica.
lions. The Atlanta firm was said
to have offered a reasonable price
and specifications.
Approximately 100 applications
for new and renewal of beer ano
wine licenses were approved.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
CITY DlSCARDS
RATING SYSTEM
Continued from Page One)

their superior officers for the first
full years work under the merit
rating system late in March.
Individual firemen and police
men, who were unwilling to be
quoted, pointed out that at that
time some older members of the
departments had received lower
grades than newcomers.
The ratings range from theo-
retically possible 100, which rep
resents perfection, down to an
equally unlikely zero, standing for
incredible incompetence. The ques-
tionnaire chart used by Whining
ton contains features taken from
number of standardized charts
used by other cities.
The merit-system was one of a
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-26
Lemon uieeReeipe
Checks Rheumatic
Pain Quickly

II you suffer rom rheumatic. arthritis or
neurtis pain, try this simple inexpensive home
recipe that Thousands are using. Get pack
age Of Ru-Ex Compound. q two-week supply,
Juice Of lemons IT'S easy. No trouble At
all and pleasant. You need only Tablespoon
fuls two times . day. Often within 48 hours
sometimes overnight - splendid results are
obtained. II the pains do not quickly leave
and II you do not feel better, return the
empty package and Ru-Ex will cost you MOTH
ing to try as 1t is sold by your druggist under
Compound 10 for sale and recommended By
Saunders Drug Store and drug stores evsrywheYA
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-27
we leone Home!"

What we're talking about, of course, is your RESPONSE
biity to continue buying Bonds-and holding on to the
ones you already have.
Your purchase of Victory Bonds helps the man who's
just come home, helps him in a very real way. For your
money, in Victory Bonds, helps prevent inlat on-and
that, in turn, means security for him, and a better chance
to get a job.
And remember this: Ii will cost plenty OF money to
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-27

stSome Of our boys have waited years to hear those two
+. words.
~ What they've endured for the sake of hearing them is
more than we like to dwell upon.
But those two words, "We]come Home,' can become
lust an empty phrase if you forget, for one minute, your
responsibility to the man you say them to and to the
several million men overseas who are still yearning to
come home.
Nogales international., 1945-11-02
Drill Team And Majorettes Practice
Many Hours To Perfect Formations

Karam, head drum majorette; Sally
Karam, Freida Stewart, Mary Fran
ces Stevens, Vivian Meadows, Bobby
Nell Whitworth, Helen Hulburt,
Donna Spencer. Mercedes Holler
and Socorro Bachelor are from
Junior High.
The Drill Team with its % girls
gives life to the school colors. The
girls in the Drill Team are: Susanna
Joffroy, leader; Roxanna Joffroy,
Mary Abadie, Annie Vale, Dina
Kirinkig, Edith Jauregui, Jesus Fer
nandez, Laura Hill, Patsy Whit
worth, Dorothy Stewart, Carmen
Ochoa, Magdalena Munoz, Amelia
Pesqueira, Guillerminia Escalante,
Beatriz Montijo, Julia Saldamando,
Sarah Quen, Elena zambada, Ra-
faela Baker and Martha Pierson.
The Flag Bearers are Grace Moore,
Gloria Itule and Nancy Whiteside.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-11-02
Ex-NaUy Man Back
In MIS-. As Senior

Among our high school students
we have a returning veteran, Ca
mile Moreno. He was inducted into
the Navy on June 8, 1914, and took
his boot training in San Diego.
After his boot training he went
to Landing Craft School in Coro-
nado, California. After studying
here for two months, he spent some
time in maneuvers along the coast
in the Landing Craft Infantry.
Here ne TOOK sick with rheumatic
fever and was sent to hospital in
Long Beach for a short time. He
then was sent to a hospital in Coro-
nado, California, where he spent
nearly five months. Feeling better,
he went to Spadra, California. to
work and recuperate.
After his complete recovery he
went on his final trip to Carona to
receive his discharge on October 5,
1945. We now have him as senior
ready to undertake his last years
studies.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-11-02
Pierson Voted
Sadie Hawkins
Day Prize Male

In order to set MIS-. girls off to
good start on Sadie Hawkins Day,
November 8, the Warcry staff con-
Quoted a poll on the morning of
Friday, October 26, to find out
which high school boy was MIS-. S
most desirable, available male"
Here are the results: mis-. jun
ior, Robert Pierson, is, according to
a large majority vote, the most de
sirable, available male" for num-
ber of reasons: Hes got some
thing!' Hes nice guy" and Be
cause like his nose" Second place
winner is another junior, Bobby
Lopez. Girls like him because "He's
funny and "he has a wonderful
smile"
In third place Herman Rivas tied
Richard Saldamando. The girls say
that Herman is SO desirable because
Hes president-and available" and
that Richard "has that Charles
Boyer look"
Runners-up were: Tony Suarez,
Ben Teyechea, Phil Baffert, Rich
ard Myers, Everett Marian, CASTOR
Bachelor, and Johnny Logan.
Beware boys! You'll have to do
some fast running on S-H-Day to
escape the horde of females who
will be on the 'warpath.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-11-02
William Wingo
Back From
Long Navy Service

William Wingo, 81, gunner's mate,
second class, USNR, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. s. Wingo, arrived home Fri
day, having been discharged from
the Navy at San Pedro, Oct. 23rd.
He was in the service three years
and nine months, 80 months of
which was in the South Pacific and
most of his time was aboard the
USS Lansdowne destroyer.
He has 13 battle stars. Principal
engagements in which he took part
were Guadalcanal, Santa Cruz,
Aleutians and Philippines cam
paigns, and the Battle of Saipan.
Since June of this year he was
on the 45,000-ton aircraft carrier
U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the
Navy's largest ship, which was COM
missioned at New York on Navy Day
last Saturday.
Nogales international., 1945-11-02

One of the most colorful and ac-
tive organizations of Nogales High
School is the Drill Team and it's
majorettes.
The girls go through practice every
day from two to three in the after
noon. They go through regular
marching routine most of the days
and practice their acts a few days
before they perform. The team then
practices with the majorettes and
Drum and Bugle Corps.
The Drill Team performs at every
home game, all the rallies, and
Mexican festivals.
They plan to go to Tucson for the
Amphitheater game on November
10th and have a picnic afterwards.
The majorettes which lead the
Drill Team are girls with the ability
to twirl a baton, which may seem
easy, but it is hard. They do various
numbers of tricks while marching.
The majorettes are: Lorraine
Nogales international., 1945-11-02

"jeep' carrier also is bringing
planes back to the States, an as
signment that has reversed her
wartime operations. The Navys
first escort aircraft carrier, the Long
Island brought to the Pacific total
of more than 1000 Navy planes dur
ing the war with Japan.
Although serving as a transport
for good part of the war in the
Pacific, the Long Island played 9TH
er important roles. One of these
was her assignment to rendezvous
with other ships in the mid-Atlantic
when the late President Roosevelt
and former Prime Minister Winston
Churchill met on a cruiser to for
mulate the Atlantic Charter.
Nogales international., 1945-11-02
Colero Club
Reorganizes

The Coleros, which last year con-
sisted mostly of Seniors and only
three Juniors, has become alive
again. The club is under the lead
ership of 10 Castro who is an old
member. Other old members are
Barbara Anderson and Herman Ri
vas. New members are Rick Salda-
mando, Phil Baffert, Jack Manthey
and Lydia Karam.
On October 21St the Colero Club
held their first meeting at Barbara
Anderson's home AS guests of
honor> for the evening Emma Her
nandez, Esther Castro, and Robert
Fleischer were invited. Delicious
refreshments were served and after
wards dancing was enjoyed by
everyone.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-11-02
Teen-Age Club
Opening Dance
Is Masquerade

The newest organization in No
gales, the Teen-Age Club, held
it's initial opening on Halloween
night, October 81, in the form OF a
masquerade dance at the Knights of
Columbus Hall. It was an extra
special affair with refreshments and
dancing and prizes for the best
costumes.
This club, under the sponsorship
of the Lions Club and the Knights
of Columbus, has been organized
for the purpose of giving the No
gales teen-agers place to go for
evenings of recreation and enter
tainment. It is open to all between
the ages of 13 to 10, or who attend
high school. 1t will be organized
officially at the first regular meet
ing following the opening. At this
meeting, the officers will be elected
and plans for a club constitution
will be made.
Plans have been made in order to
sell soft drinks, provide ping pong
and pool tables, and have a juke
box and place for dancing.
The supervision of the club during
the nights it is open will be under
Father Doran, the Woman's Club,
and other organizations.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-11-02

George Grove, editor of the
Warcry last year, and at present
serving with the Army Air Forces
at Keesler Field, Miss, wrote the
following letter to the Warcry
sponsor:
KeeSler Field
October 2, 1945
Dear Miss Palmer,
I have finally settled down in one
place and have some time to write
few lines to say hello.
Mother told me in letter that
the team won their first game
against Tombstone More power to
them in their games to come.
o. I am very anxious to receive the
first issue of the Warcry, and get
caught up on all that's happened at
mis-. This afternoon I received
the International and read Vallice's
sports article. I am sure you won't
have trouble getting good copy for
the sports section.
Say hello to your English 7-8
classes for me, and also my best
to you and the Warcry staff.
Sincerely yours,
GEORGE GROVE
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Nogales international., 1945-11-02

Patagonian
Returning
Vets To States

ABOARD THE ESCORT CAR
RIER USS LONG ISLAND, Nov.
Everett Everett, radioman, first
class, Patagonia, Ariz., is engaged
in the important task Of returning
discharged veterans to the United
States.
In addition to the veterans, the
Nogales international., 1945-11-02
Seruicen1en Hosts
At Dance Oct. 28

The returning servicemen joined
together to give dance of graft
tude in acknowledgment of the
social affairs given in their behalf,
It was held Sunday, October 28th,
at the Elks Hall.
Dancing began at 4 o'clock and
continued until 9, with music by
RobleS Orchestra. Refreshments
we're served, and a large crowd was
in attendance.
(N.H.S. Apache Warcry)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-09-08
Something About The Teacher Shortage

The news of shortage of teachers in the public schools
Of The state for the ensuing term be surprise to
those citizens who have a slight knowledge of the
conditions existing in the public school system, affecting
alike the educational opportunities of both the white anG
Negro children of the State So widespread has been the
discussion the educational needs of the state recent
months until it reasonable conclude that the
ty of the intelligent citizens of the state, of both races
have pretty fair knowledge of the deficiencies and needs
of the states educational system,
In spite of the general known deficiencies and needs
Of the educational SYSTEM the recent of Dr.
T. H. Easor Director of Negro Education in the State
Department Education of acute shortage of teachers
IN The Negro schools of the state for the ensuing term,
sounded tragic note Already woefuly inadequate when
properly manned can but sense the harmful results
upon the Negro children many ways crippled from the
beginning of their educational life not alone because of
many other existing conditions, but because Of lack of
class room opportunity due to vastly excessive teacher
load
Dr. EasomS statement that the shortage was due to
the fact that many teachers have left the profession be-
of better salaries Obnabe in other fields Of work
and other parts of the country subject not to
the slightest doubt or dispute respects the entire
teacher profession of the state. ..<-e =
It. doubly true affects the Negro teacher Despite
the statement befoea recent congressional committee OF
enc of the Negro teachers of the that she had
tnued teach atzridcousy low salary for many years
because teaching her profession and that she wanted
TO work with and help her people, it is still true that the
cost of living does not stop at the professional line
the color ne and the vast number of teachers leaving
the profession have done order to meet the needs
of living Nor is such high conservation in the teacher
here referred to totally immune from falterng the
continual pressure of the needs of daily living SF
Admittedly dark picture at present there seems to
be much hope for the future for Negro citizens of the state
well believe that the Legislature at its coming session
win hear the voice of the powerful Delta Council and make
the needed improvements educational opportunities for
Negroes including the long needed increase in Negro
teachers salaries.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-09-08
Sgt. Calhoun Is
Highest Ranking
Among Marines
BY CHARLES II. LOEB
NNPA WAR CORRESPONDENT

GUAM First Sergeant Fred l..
Calhoun of Birmingham, Ala, Is
the highest ranking Negro Marine
among the 200-odd superbly condi-
toned men stationed at a Marine
Field Depot. The 25-year 200
FOUNDER who once starred at foot
ball with Alabama State College, is
also the largest Marine / have. seen
In the Pacific.
And he's one of the most in.
telligent enlisted men with whom
I've talked since leaving the States
last November. He had a crystal
clear outlook regarding the status
of the Negro in the Marines.
Il feel certain he told me, CHAT
the Negro in the Marine Corps has
proven co even the most skeptical
that he has been capable of as
Slmilating every fine tradition OF
the Corps. Negro Marines have es-
tablished fine records of discipline
Tor Willingness to do their share.
and more, to Justify the faith OF
those who fought for the lower
ing of ong-established barriers
and for fortitude that has en-
abled them to overcome the petty
preJudlceS of individuals
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-09-08
BY DEAN GORDON b. HANCOCK


selves above reproach but any one
who departed from standards OF
morality, especially with white men,
were ostracized Knowing them well
except Mrs. Washington, l believe
them and still do. But why, of why,
has not single Negro woman nor
"a Negro man, except you. chal.
lenged the book, and why have all
accented the book without question
and with apparent spproval2
. Irrespective. OF The; high motives
Miss Smith may have had III writ
ing Strange F1uit, its characteri-
zation of the educated Negro in
general and the educated Negro
woman in particular is damaging To
the integrity of the Negro race. .Ine
stead of breaking the chains which
hold us in. traditional thrall, Irfear
that It will forge stronger chairs
about the HOPELESS Negro as he sGug
giles for deliverance. I resent the
implications Of Strange Fruit. II
suited, we have great assurance
Negroes stubbornly refused to be in
that there are those to lay 1t on"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-09-08

It's kind to- participate in one Of
the largest mass ARTILLERY tarragcs
In the history Of warfare.
An outfit of 4G) men who spent
seven months on the line were as
signed to waiting Pacific-bound
conveys of Signal heavy construc-
ton, QuartermaSter, Engineer, Or
dnance and Ira nsportation Corps
battaIions, which were ready for
immediate shimhent to the Pacific
Operations Area.
FIRED MANY BOUNDS
In proportion 10 the time that
the firth was I'm action, 1t. fired more
rounds than any other battalion in
the XVI Corps.
They were commanded by Briga
der General G. c., Brown, who pull
ed the lanyard wnen the. first shot
was fired across the Rhine river
last March 2s5 The unit was. one Of
the 1O4 Field Artillery battalions of
Ii1,248 guns which fired 100000
rounds in the first assault on the
Rhine 4
The 777th's gun crews fired seven
rounds in IS seconds These men
fired so fast and their pieces be-
came so hot that guns fred auto :.
matically The, guns had to be pull
ed back as precautionary measure
TWO OFFICERS KILLED
During the battslior's parttc.pa-
ton in the RfAnuiand and Central
European ca,nIalgnS, two officers
and no men were killed. Eight
Bronze Stars, ID Air Medals, %
Certificates of Merit and eight
Purple Heart Medals were awarded
to the individual members of the
unit. The units heaviest battle was
during the crossing of the Rhine
river with the 9th Army
In the WieseI pocket, elements of
the 777th were under constant OBJ
seryation by the enemy and were
encircled several times while the
unit launched its attack, to cross
the Rhine. It was during this mis-
sion that a N-houg barrage of
heavy Allied ! field artillery fire
leveled portions of Krupp Works,
Inc. in Essen, Germany. This re-
suited in an exchange og counter
attacking blows between the NTH
and the enemy which finally re-
suited in an exchange of counter
i The 777th was formerly COM
mande1 by 1t Col. Russell Harris,
Atlanta, Georgia, with the follow
Ing Negro officer personnel; Cap
tain James H. Robinson, Jr.. 2021
Melfose Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio;
Chief Warrant Officer James d.