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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Negro College Fund
Gets $4,000
From Overseas

New York More than $4,000
was received last week from A
merican soldiers in all theatres
overseas, by the United Negro
College Fund as contributions to
it's third annual appeal, Frank M.
lotion, national campaign chair
man, announced this week.
Forty money orders totaling
$3.50 were mailed to the Fund
by the enlisted men and non
commissioned officers of the 387th
Combat Engineers Battalion, sta
toned in the European Theatre
of Operations, whose commanding
officer is 1t. John S. Woodson.
This was the largest sum for a
single outfit.
The 349th Field Artillery Bat
talon. now based in Graferwohr,
Germany, raised total of $843.55.
The non-commissioned officers of
the 369th Infantry Regiment gave
$3.50. while the enlisted men and
non-commissionaed officers of
Headquarters End Major Port
4S9th Port Battalion gave $413.
Other outfits which contributed
substantial sums were Special
Services of the 349th Field Artil-
lery Battalion, s2S0.S9; Head
quarters Unit 761th Tank Battal-
ion, $40; the 4121 ON Truck
Company, $10125; and the II & S
Company, S22nd Engineer Avia-
ton Battalion, 1921. There were
many other small individual gifts.
National headquarters OF the
Fund are located at 80 e. 9th
St. New York City. a 3|
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
COIOred Enlistments
Halted In Mediter-
ranean Theater

Leghorn, Italy - (NNPA) -
Enlistment of colored PERSONAL
in the Regular Army has been sus'
pended in the Mediterranean thea
ire in accordance with direct
i've received from the War De
partment by theatre headquarters
in Caserta.
The new Department policy az
fects largely troops stationed in
the Leghorn Area under Peninsu-
lar Base Section, the Army Serv'
ice Force in Italy, to which all
but two units in Italy composed
of colored enlisted personnel are
assigned or attached.
The cable stated a letter would
follow listing certain military oc-
cupation specially qualifications
under which colored men may be
enlisted.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
New Attendance
Record Expected
For All-Star Came

Washington, d. C. - (NNPA)
- The All-Star baseball classic
between selected stars of the Ne
gro National and Aerican Leagues
scheduled for Thursday night, Au-
gust Is, may set an all-time mark
for attendance at Griffith Stadi-
UNI.
The biggest baseball crowd, in
sofar as colored stars figured, ev-
er attracted to this balliwick of
the Washington Senators and
Washington Homestead Grays was
in 1912 when Sunday throng of
$4,000 saw Satchel Paige hurl
for the Grays against Dizzy Dean
and all-Star aggregation.
This stands as the top crowd of
the recent epic age of colored
professional baseball in Washing
ton, although Paige has returned
many times since to attract thou
sands of repeat customers. Twice
the Grays and the Kansas City
Monarchs have drawn upward Of
$4,000, and thrice above 10000.
If Paige leads the West, as now
seems likely, the old record may
go begging because the game
will pit the exceptional pitching
of the NAL against the power
hitters of the MIL.
Such stars as Willard Brown,
Ted Strong and Pig Greene of
Kansas City, Sam Pethroe and
Quincy Troupe of Cleveland, Dan
Bankhead and Chin Evans of
Memphis, Alex Radcliffe and Lag
arus Medina of Cincinnati, Art
Wilson and Ed Steels of Birming-
ham, along with Gentry Jessup
and James Crutchfield of Chica-
go, expect to keep the MIL team
in hot water all the way.
The big bats of Monty Irwin,
Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, Hen
ry Kimbro, Alex Crespo, Lenny
Pearson, Gene Benson and Silvio
Garcia figure to scalp the West
and lure a record crowd of sports
history, probably 10000 fans to
the stadium.
Fans from nearby Virginia cit
les - Richmond, Norfolk, Peters
burgh-North Carolina towns,
and stretched along the Eastern
coast = New York, Atlanta City,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pitts
burgh - in addition to thousands
of Washingtonians, are planning
to see this, the East's first Dream
Game"
inquiries and ticket reservation
were pouring into the All-Star
game headquarters, at 1904 Geor-
gia Avenue northwest, and at
Griffith Stadium, early last week
as the ducats went on sale.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Baltimore Elites
Down BushwickS

Brooklyn - (NNPA). - The
Baltimore Elite Giants of the Ne
gro National League evened mat
tiers with the Bushwicks for a
previous setback. Last Wednes-
day night at Dexter Park, before
400 fans, the Elites took over
the Bushwicks by a score of to O.
They are the second team to shut
out the Bushwicks this season
Bill Byrd, the visitors ace right
handler, was called upon to stop
the Bushwicks and he succeeded,
allowing the Bushwicks only three
hits and tanning eight of them.
The Bushwicks only had one real
chance to score, in the fifth In
ming. Al Pecora hit a drive to
right and when Guilbe tried for
a shoe. string catch on the ball
it went right by him for a tri-
pie. However, Detz popped to
the pitcher, Holborow grounded
out to first and Hearn grounded
out to second.
The visitors got one run in the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Tuskegee Girl
Placed On i. S.
Track Team

Tuskegee Institute, Ala, July
&c, 1916 - The Amateur Athletic
Union of the United States
through its secreaary-Treasurer,
Mr.. Daniel J. Ferris, has extend
ed Alice Coachman of Tuskegee
Institute, National so meter, 100
meter and high jump champion,
an invitation to become a member
of the United States track and
field team which leaves New York
City August 1 for Montreal, Can
ada, where the Canadian team will
be met in a series of events. Mr..
Ferris has asked to enter Miss
Coachman in the 100 yards, high
jump and relay.
DR.. F. D. Patterson, Institute
President, has granted Miss Coach
man permission to make the trip.
Other members of the United
States team are Miss Stella Walsh
of Cleveland, Ohio, who heads the
Polish Woen's Olympic Club of
that city; Miss Kay Geary of the
Philadelphia Turner'S of Philadel-
phia, Pa, Miss Eleanor Milhouser
of the German-American Athletic
Club, New York City, and the
New York socialite Miss Nancy
Copethwaite of the German
American Athletic Club.
A special Pullman car will be
attached to the Montreal train
leaving New York City Thursday
August 1. Friday, August 2, will
be devoted to sightseeing. The
meet will take place Saturday af-
ternoon, August 3, and will be
followed by a banquet. The young
women will leave on late train
that evening, arriving in Buffalo,
New York, the following morning
to take part in the Women's Ma
tional Track and Field Champion
ships of the United States.
Mrs. Catherine D. Meyer, Ma
plewood, New Jersey, Chairman
of the National Women's Track
and Field Committee, will ac-
company the young women as
chaperone.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Four Negro
Cadets Now
At West Point

Washington, d. G. The adj
mittance early in July of two Ne
gro cadets from the State of
California brought to 80 the num-
Der of Negroes who have been ac-
copied by the United States Mill
tary Academy at West Point, New
York, since July 1, 1870, the War
Department reported today.
Seven Negro graduates of USMA
are now on duty with the Army
Air and Ground Forces. They are
Colonel Benjamin o Davis, Jr.,
Air Corps, Commanding Officer
of Lockbourne Army Air Base,
Columbus, Ohio; Major Clarence
F M. Davenport, Infantry, Infantry
Officer Replacement Pook, Fort
Mcclellan, Alabama; Major James
D. Foyler, Infantry, 1922 Service
Command Unit, Reception Sta
ton No. 8, Fort George g. Meade,
Maryland;
First Lieutenant Henry M.
Francis, infantry, 3rd Infantry
Training Battalion, Fort McC1el-
Ian, Alabama; First Lieutenant
Ernest j. Davis, Jr., Air Corps,
99th Fighter Squadron, 477th
Composite Group, Lockbourne
Army Air Base, Ohio; First Lieu
tenant Mark E. Rivers, Jr., Signal
Heavy Construction Company, Ma
Mia, Philippine Islands; Second
Lieutenant Andrew A. Mccoy, Air
Corps, 3020th Army Air Forces
Base Unit, Williams Field. Chand-
Ter, Arizona.
One graduate, Captain Robert
B. Tresville, Jr., of Bucalo, New
York, lost his life in World War
Ii. He was reported missing in
action with the 1872 Fighter Group
in Italy on July %, 1914, and de-
clared dead a year later.
of the 80 certified for entrance,
IL have graduated with commits
sions as second lieutenants, one
resigned, IA were separated be-
fore graduation because of defici-
encies, and four are undergradu-
ates.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Wilson Unopposed
For Reelection AS
Eks Ruler

Washington, d. G. - (NNPA)
- J. Finley Wilson, grand exalt-
ed ruler of the Improved Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks
faces no opposition for reelection
at the annual grand lodge session
of the order which will be held
in Buffalo, New York, August rs
to 81. Perry w. Howard, grand
legal adviser, declared last Sat-
urday.
Reports from the field indicate
that the attendance at the grand
lodge session will be the largest
in years.
Mr.. Wilson recently returned
from a months tour of Elk lodges
which took him as far north as
Vancouver, as far south as FlOri-
da, and as far west as Texas. He
reported the largest number of
new lodges that has been set up
in years as we'll as the largest in
crease sin membership in existing
lodges that also have occurred in
years.
"The sporadic outbursts of a
few disgruntled Elks," said Mr..
Howard, "have just about sub
sided, except for a few fire-crack-
ers around New York City" He
added that it was humorous, if
not tragic, from two Or three per-
sons threatening to setup a new
organization when the United
States Supreme Court in the case
of Eureka Lodge of Norfolk, Vir-
ginia, has ruled that insofar as
colored people are concerned the
grand lodge of the Improved Be-
nevOlent and Protective Order of
Elks of the World has the exclus-
i've right to the use even of the
word "Elks.'
Mr.. Howard said the order has
no fear of any group, organization
or individuals setting up "any-
thing as a rival organization, for
all that is necessary for us to
do is ask for injunction and cite
the Eureka Lodge case"
He predicted that Mr.. Wilson
will be unanimously reelected at
the Buffalo meeting because mo
opposition to him has developed
within the order"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Prominent Retired
Priest Leaves For
Much-Needed Rest

The Reverend George Gilbert
Walker. B. A., M. A, (Kings,
Oxon.) B. D. General theology
New York, LII. B., LII. M. (Cen-
trail Law School, Kentucky, left
last week to spend the first vaca-
ton of many years as guest of the
Reverend Father Doucette Clarke,
rector. All Saints Church, st.
Louis, whom he will assist during
the convalesence of Father Clark
from a serious illness.
Father Walker, retired priest
of the Arkansas diocese, in adj
dition to rendering services at St.
Phillips Church, pending appoint
ment of an incumbent, is active
in community and civic work, be-
ing a director Carver YMCA, chair
man, educational committee, In
terdenominational Minister Alli-
ance; Chairman Planning sub
committee, Negro advisory COM
mittee to the executive committee,
Community Chest and Council;
Inter-racial Commission of Great
er Little Rock; advisory commit
tee, Urban League, and con-
tributor to the press.
Father Walker is also director
of the U. S. Chess Federation,
affiliated with the International
Chess Federation, Switzerland and
president of the Academy Chess
Club, this city.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Philly Stars Hopes
OF Penant Fade as
Players Go South
BY George Lyle, Jr.

Philadelphia - (NNPA) -
- Second half pennant hopes of
the Philadelphia Stars were dim
med bit last week when two key
players answered the lure of Jorge
Pasquels gold and jumped to
Mexico.
Joe Fillmore, giant hurler from
Los Angeles and recent Army dis
chargee, and James "Bus" Clark
son. -Wilberforce athlete, who
also was recently discharged aft
er spending some time in the So.
Pacific entrained last Wednesday
for South of the border" in de-
fiance of the loops 5-year ban.
Fillmore, 6 foot 2 and weigh
ing $40 pounds, led the Stars
hurlers with 5 games won and two
lost for ia mark. He famed
SO opposing batsmen in his 66
innings of hurting.
Clarkson, who halls from Pitts
burgh, noticed a .301 batting av-
erage which included Z doubles,
two triples and two home runs. He
had driven in 80 runs.
Just where the two will wind
ND in Mexico is not known at this
writing. Fillmore is reported to be
getting $500 a month.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Spreaders of Racial
And Religious Hate
To Be Responsible

Philadelphia = ,NNPA). - An
ordinance to compel spreaders OF
racial and religious hatred to take
public responsibility for their pro-
paganda advanced on its way
through City Council last Wednes-
day.
The ordinance would make it IL
legal to print or circulate pamph-
lets, handbills, cards, periodicals or
other matter holding up any, racial
or religious group to contempt or
discrimination. without disclosing
the name and address of the author
or sponsor.
Violators would be liable to fines
of up to 500, and to Imprisonment
of up to 80 days for nonpayment
of fines within 10 days after impo-
sition.
The bill was approved unani-
mously by Councils Committee on
Law and County and Municipal
Government after a public hearing
in City Hall. 1t now goes back to
Council as a whole for final con.
sideration. Councils passage is
considered certain.
Assistant City Solicitor Herman
N. Schwartz, who drafted the bill
explained that it originated with
the Philadelphia Fellowship Com.
mission, an inter-racia1 and inter.
religious group.
at does not deprive anyone of
his constitutional right to say any
thing he pleases," Schwartz point.
ed out. 'It merely provides that
he must take responsibility by sign.
ing his name to what he says"
Abraham L. Freedman, attorney
representing the commission, said
'We are as much concerned with
freedom of speech as anyone: Under
Pennsylvania law, apparently a man
can defame a group as much as he
wishes. The bill would not stop
that 1t is intended merely to for.
bid the circulation of unsigned de-
famations."
Councilman Louis Schwartz, sup.
porting the bill, voiced an eloquent
plea for brotherhood. Displaying
a collection of scurrilous circulars,
he said:
''In the last so years, 100000, 900
people have immigrated into this
country from all over the world.
OF all races and faiths, they can
live together in brotherly love if
they will. If they import the hates
of the Old World, they will bring
another war upon humanity
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Federal Judge Sends
Brown Shirter Back
To Tenn. For Trial

Chicago - (NNPA). - Federal
Judge Walter ]. LaBuy ruled last
Friday he had no authority to in
terfere with removal proceedings
of Clarence G. Carraway. Jr., 81,
and ordered him taken to Nash
vile, Tenn, where he faces con-
tempt action for failure to an
swer a subjena to appear before
the grand jury there to testify
about recent race riots in Ten
nessee.
Carraway, said to be secretary
Of a colored group known as
Brownshirts, contended his life
would be endangered if he were
forced to appear in Nashville.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03

New York Cubans
Beat Philly Stars

Washington, d. c. - (NNPA)
Although the second half OF
the scheduled twin-bill was
rained out, the New York Cubans
defeated the Philip Stars, Al,
behind the six-hit pitching OF
Barney Morris before 1000 spec
tators last Thursday night at
Griffin Stadium. The Homestead
Grays were screduled to meet the
winner of the first game in the
second half of the bill, but the
second game was rained out.
Cubans pol O10 000-4 10 1
Philly 100 900 000-1 6 0
Morris and Noble; McHenry,
Kicks and Cash.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03

nician
952 = Radio Repairman Gun
Laying Equipment
1872 - Radio Repaidman Single
Channel
760 Operator High Speed Man
ual
760 = Radio Operator High
Speed Manual
649 Radio Repairman Fixed
Station
Men who qualify in one Of the
above military specialties may re-
enlist in the Regular Army at an
MOO rating up to Technician Ser
geant, depending upon the speial-
ty.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03

first inning without hitting out Of
the infield. Guilbe beat out an in
field hit, Butts advanced Guilbe
to second on a sacrifice bunt, Hos
kins was safe when Hearn threw
low to first and Guilbe scored on
the play.
The Elites got seven runs in
the seventh on seven hits and
three errors which put the game
on ice.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Good Fish

70 identify good fish. be sure that:
Fish eyes are bright and bullying;
gills are bright red; flesh is firm
and shows no imprint when handled;
scales adhere tightly to the skin and
no slime is present.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03

animous1y approve of organizing
Negro veterans of Kinds county.
No formal statement regarding
the issue has been made by the
post at Bolton.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03

Wooded State
National forest areas cover almost
pne-fourth of Oregon.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03
Specialists Who
May Enlist In
Regular Army

The War Department has an
nounced that enlistment of Ne
groes in the Regular Army is
again open for all individuals
who are qualified for an have ac-
tually served for not less than
six months in the following Mill
tary Occupational Specialties.
The Military Occupational Spec
ialties as follows:
243 Goedetic Computer
07U Craftsman
107 - Photolithographer
OO4 - Aerial Photographer
O76 Topographic Craftsman
23O - Topographic Surveyor
3O4 Electric Motor Repairman
622 - Advance Fiance
623 - Advance Finance
ga Advance Finance
400 = Medical Technician
067 Dental Technician
855 - Dental Laboratory Tech
nician
S5S Medical Laboratory Tech
nician
400 - Medical Technician lad
vance,
sos - Topographic Technician
646 - TIP & Tg Equipment Re-
pairman
261 Wire Chief (Tp & Tg)
739 = Intercept Operator J
73S Intercept Operator G
965 Wheel Vehicle Automo-
tive Mechanic
229 Medical Equipment Main
tenance Technician
629 - Medical Department Phys
zeal Therapist
919 Heavy AA Remote Con-
troll Spstem Repairman
149 Pharmacy Technician
$50 Pharmacy Technician
861 Surgical Technician
l2O Meat & Dairy Inspecaor
$50 Veterinary Inspector
264 - X-Ray Technician
ia Machinist
34S - Ordnance Parts Clerk
O39 Gable Splicer (Tp & Tg
O42 Camera Repairman
O95 - Central Office Repairman
OCT Instrument Repairman
(Tp & Tg)
166 - Powerman
648 Radio Repairman
1877 Repeaterman
2O8 - Sound Recarder Motion
Picture
152 - Photographer
nxr Dbofo Tohorotprv Tooh.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-08-03

tive Mechanic
229 Medical Equipment Main
tenance Technician
629 - Medical Department Phys
zeal Therapist
919 Heavy AA Remote Con
Evening star., 1946-07-02
Draft Officials Ask
Early Decision on
|N-44-Aqe Group

Selective service has asked the
White House and the War Depart
ment to decide as soon as possible
whether men in the 30-44 age brack-
ct will be accepted by the Army so
the older men will know where they
stand, it was learned today.
Although the draft extension
measure. signed last Saturday by the
President, authorizes the draft of
men through "A years of age, the
Army's current policy is to accept
only men up to 30.
"A decision must be made soon on
whether the older men will be ac-
ceptable now," national draft off,
cial contended. I'VE can't leave
them in midair for two months
while the Army finds out how many
men it can get through recruiting
We don't want to disturb the older
men If we're not going to use them" "
The draft official said Selective
Service hopes to get decision in a
few days, since it cannot prescribe
occupational deferment policies un-
til it knows which age groups will
be affected. II men up to A are ac-
ceptable, the official explained, a
more liberal deferment policy will
be instituted.
Selective service, in confidential
letter to the President, has outlined
how many men are available in each
age group, how many have already
served and how many were deferred
throughout the war.
The Army has Cancelled its draft
call for July and currently no men
are being drafted, although District
boards are still sending men to Bal.
timore for preinduction physical ex.
amlnations. Pending a decision on
the Older men, District boards are
sending only men under 30.
Evening star., 1946-07-02
Mrs. Mary Bennett
Dies Of Brief Illness

Mrs Mary Regina Bennett. 48, of
36l7 Patterson street NV, wife of
Benjamin H. Bennett, chief of the
division of dairy statistics of the
Bureau of Agricultural Economics,
Agriculture Department, died yes
terday in Georgetown University
Hospital after brief illness.
Member of well-known George
town family, Mrs. Bennett was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Eugene Rhodes, who had made their
home with her during the past two
years. Mrs. Bennett was graduated
from Notre Dame Academy here
and later attended George Wash
ington University. She and Mr..
Bennett were married in 1926.
Active in community work, Mrs.
Bennett was member of the Chevy
Chase Women's Club. serving two
years as chairman of its Arts Com
mittee. During the war she took
part in the work of the Red Cross
and the Gray Ladies of Walter
Reed Hospital
Besides her husband, she leaves
two sons, Pfc. Robert M. Bennett.
now In Germany with the Army Air
Forces. and Donald r. Bennett, a
student at Georgetown Preparatory
School.
Funeral services will be held at
$50 am. Friday at Gawler's fu-
nearly home, 1855 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue NV, followed by requiem
mass al the Shrine of the Blessed
Sacrament. Burial will be In Ar
lington National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1946-07-02
Deaths Reported

May Lou H. ByinRton. IS, 2o22 columbi.
Jessie E. SAMSON. 70. a41a aoth st. n.
Mary Kenela. 76. HyattSville Nd
SAME e. VanAtwerp. Il. 1900 Conn. ave
emily H; Emery, 50, Wardman Park Hotel
Marsaret G. Hartnett. IS, Bethesda. Md,
Ella MullIgan. SO, 1918 31st ST. NV.
OsSle j.. Hare, So. Asheville, N. C.
CIeVeiand l.. Cramer. 90, 1908 lst st n u
Marshall Low. 55, 2933 Tilden ST. NV.
hmeoeo DeBernardo. SO, 53OS o st. Sc.
Marlon L. Penwell, "a, -507 9TH st. Sc.
guy " LoWd, 40. 3Sl6 Blaine St ne.
Jesse E. Graycroft, 80, Baltimore, Md.
Walter J. Szalony. 30. Johnstown, Pa.
James T: Tripiett. 81 Baltimore Nd,
Dennis F. OConnell, alias F. Levi, infa nj
113 H ST. NV
Como A; Cuticchia. jr.. infant, III U st. n.
Infant Viedt. 6634 Georgia ave. NV.
Sathe'lne Green, 36, 93S Rhode Islam,
willie Jones s5. 5ee F st. ne.
Leroy Thompson. 5. 1888 eth st. Sc.
Maroon E. Pierce, 81. I7I2 18th st. NV
William Maddox. SO, zoos oath ST. NV
Leroy S. Whitehouse. 81. Arlington, Va
kSte G. Shulman, SO, 2713 Woodley pl
yutia A Fry, A. 337 4th st. s.w.
infant Michaels. 1921 2lst pl Sc.
Nathan Pulpus. 35. 49, Elm st. NV
Hampton johnson, 30 Manassas. va.
James s.. Chisley, %. Halethorpe. Md.
Infant Shepherd, Mitchelsville, Md,
infant Lang, 73S Kenyon st. NV.
infant Coleman. I401 Belmont St NV.
infant Lewis 3132 Hayes st. ne.
lnIant Jackson, Fairmont HEIGHTS Nd