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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23
The Balance of Power Still
Rests with the LaWless MObs

Negro Americans. The Federal
Government is pussy-fOoting, duck
ing delicately around the sensitive
nerves Of the cracker killers, while
Negroes are slaughtered.
Reluctantly, an observer of the
American scene must admit that
the Hitler formula is in the hands
Of the American murderers. II will
avail US nothing to die covering in
a corner hoping for a miracle. We
must know that there is a large
and powerful element Of lawless,
Goddess men in the south who are
determined TO kill off the Negro
population. We should prepare to
die at a very high cost.
Referring again to the good
people in the communities where
lynch law and mob violence are
higher than the Law, we can only
ask, where are they?" Who
can say when and where the next
massacre will break out? Who
dares sit securely aIOOf, feeling
that II can't happen in his COM
munity? Living with n stature
that Is less than that Of q man
Is not living at all.
II a man Is ashamed Of his color
then he can hide, but il a man is
afraid to die there is no place he
can hide. Some way must be found
TO protect the Negroes who live in
the lawless south. That way must
be found by the Negroes them
selves. They can no longer believe
In the hypocritical promises Of the
good white people and the inept
Federal government. Negroes every
where are on their own.
Make no mistake about II, when
Negroes begin killing whites in
self-defense, the Federal Govern
ment will send troops to protect
life and property. II the law Of
the land is inadequate to protect
the lives Of American Negroes,
then the law Of the land is in
acknowledgement.
When II is possible for southern
mObsters to say, "to hell with the
law" we must be prepared to say,
me too" and to brighten our dying
loneliness by taking a white soul
or two along with us. Patience is no
longer a virtue in this matter. Too
many Negroes lives are being lost
while those in authority are FUN
bling trying to find way TO make
the murderers respect authority.
We must stand together wher-
ever we are or we will be slowly
annihilated. This time, let US make
the fascist rendezvous at Athens,
Ala, a rallying point for the mo-
bilization Of Negro Americans to
fight back.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

when the regular meeting night rolls
As cities local branch NAACP
Of
think Paul branch has
little support the community arge-to really
belongs.
Sure there condition civic organization which
like There always going made
but can't build NAACPs without memberships and
the Of the members through
This thinks that
with the NAACP nationally and locally nothing
Paul NAACP that 1000
organization Join today you already
giRn for he Who'll Of meetiD
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

In the future, single veterans in
VA hospitals will now be paid
pensions at a regular rate running
from $ll.50 to $ll5 a month de-
pendent upon their disability. Pre-
viOusly they were cut as low as SO
a month.
Peacetime veterans will now get
30 per cent of the regular wartime
veterans pension as against the rs
per cent which they have been get
ting.
War widows have previously re-
ceived extra compensation for each
child up to four. With removal of
this limitation, extra compensation
will be paid to widows for all chill
dren.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

at Is n travesty that we car
fight two wars To make a world
safe for democracy In one genera.
ton and do nothing whatsoever
about our own democracy here .
in the Halls Of Congress. We have
not passed single win-the- peace
law since the conclusion Of the
war. We have sat by and allowed
the Supreme Court to do what we
are paid to do. The salaries Of
Congressman should not he in
creased one bit until we are ready
to get down to the business Of
earning what we get now. Fill
clustering. gagging at, and swal-
lowing camels, Is not earning $l0,-
600 a Sear."-Rep. Adam Clayton
Powell o., N.l0
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23
First Mail Subscriber
Sends Us Annual
ENCOURAGING Message

Encouraging Message
August 6, 1916.
Editor: The years pass by so
quickly they seem but months.
am reminded that another year has
passed when | look at your state
ment for another years subscrip-
ton for the year beginning August
10, 1916, and ending August 10,
l9i7, ! note you are also supply
ing us with stamped and self
addressed envelope.
Certainly yours is q modern pa
per and an up to date one. As l
look over your statement | note
your imposing letterhead and | am
reminded Of the humble beginning
of the paper. hope you will never
forget that humble beginning and
the thing which you have cherished
most Of all-freedom of speech and
freedom of religion.
You have fought a good fight.
Many times you have had adver-
sites which would have strangled
an ordinary paper but you have
overcome them. You have been O
leader Of the Negro press in the
Northwest and you merit the con-
sideration of the Negro people and
all Of your friends.
am enclosing a check for one
years subscription to your paper.
| could send you a subscription for
two years but that would deny me
the pleasure Of sending an annual
letter to you.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES l.. HORN,
$500 Foshay Tower,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

was a solid, inn
pressive thin &,
numbering over
1000 representa-
tive southern Am
orleans. Athens,
as you m u 8 I
know, is not q
large community.
A mob Of over
1000 perso n s
must indeed be
accepted as being
truly representa-
tive Of the law
and spirit Of the
n n M m n n 4 y
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

ColuuniHts in this new spApFr cypress
their own personal views which d. not
necessarily cCinrldc with or reflect the
editorial viewpoints Of this Newspaper.
The viewpoints of this newspaper on
all public questions may b. found In the
editorial column Witch y usually found
on this rage IN the frst two columns.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

WI ~ VI ANA AERAE
sippi, when he
presents his ere
dentials at thu
beginning Of the
y 9th Congress
which cOnvenes
next January 3.
The Senate on
December 9, 1929,
declared vacant
the seat TO which
William 8. Ware
was elected be-
cause he spent
1885, 900 In his
e. Al
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23
Washington
Spotlight
By Louis IAutier

There IL ample precedent for the
Senate 10 refuse 10 seat Senator
Theodore G. (The NAM Bilbo, Dem
- MAI..g.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23
Viewpoints

g. We are still at war , .
dc iure and do facto. Though the
guns are stilled, no peace procla-
nation has been promulgated: but
these are only words. In deepest
reality, we are engaged In war
against imitation starvation q.
misery want and here. on
the home front, we are at war with
one another. Rep. John Sabbath.
Our leadership ideas Of life
and government are being con.
fronted at every important point by
the communism Of Russia involv-
ing ideas of racial equality that
must be met squarely. II we hope
TO sustain our leadership among
these people (of polynesian and
AsiRtic origin). And we cannot
hope to do this II we continue TO
draw race lines against them in
our laws relating to immigration.
naturalization and citizenship" 1855
Joseph Y. harrington. House dele.
gate from Hawaii.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23
LETTERS
California Renews
Subscription; Thanks
LIZ fnn Dnunaslnn

SUBSCRIPTIONS; InankS
Us for Reminder
Editor: Enclosed is check for
subscription renewal. Thanks kind
ly for reminding me. wouldn't
want to miss getting the paper for
anything.
Noel Harris
3447 Ninth Ave.
Los Angeles, Calf.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23
BY JOHN LEE

The dress rehearsal for the ad-
vent Of American fascism was held
in Athens, Ala, last week, and
fhia time the nnnh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Fixing Up The Home
Ry DIANE GREETER Rot water ls an Easy Luxury


 One feature that the modern homemaker win certainly not ignore ln planning a new home or re- modelling an older one Is abundant hat water, The value of hot water ln protecting health, hlrtherine comfort, and shortening hours of household work Is well understood by home economists,
 The easy and obvious means of sNpplying the home with abundant hot water Is an automatic gaS water heater which win deliver water at desired temperatures and in desired quantities at the turn of faucet, Modern methods of fuel distribution make this indispensable household >ool available all over the country, "a the cities, utility gas provides the lerfect f0eal for water heating be- Nause of its cleanliness, speed, and economy both in cost and in space acquired for the heating unit, In the suburban or country or farm home, dQuefied petroleum gas-'oottled" or tank" gaS-give the same service and are supplied by dealers whose delivery systems blanket the nation, leaving no home more than one mile from e scheduled route,
 It should always be remembered in selecting a heater; that need for hot water varies with the seasons, the number in the family, and other factors, A heater with ca pacity exceeding the greatest ex- pected demand is 6 wise choice. It win insure uninterrupted satisfac- ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

citing ri'' f steamy or drafty
 lthrO0m .@ lows is . simple
 alter of ,lacing them with ass block. Besides dressing up ae whole room, the easily cleaned lock panel (abovel serves sev- ral functions. It brings In softly iffused daylight, eliminates the windows chilling effect and uards privacy because it isn't 'anSrarent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Red or White Ook Con Tell

Which will it be for the floors of your new home-red oak or white oak2 Possibly you have preference since some parts of the country have special liking for red and others favor the white. Actually, flooring experts assert, it's very difficult to tell the difference,
 About twenty species of oak are uesd in the making of flooring, divided nearly equally between the red and white, The distinction is largely botanical one, for once the trees are cut into lumber it takes magnifying glass to distinguish be- tween the two.
 Lumbermen say the red oak and the white oak paSSess equal dura- bility and equal beauty when made into flooring. Equal satisfaction is assured whether you put your money on the red or the white.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
Good Sheathing Important Hidden Value of DlUeIIinq

The adage that beauty is only skin deep applies to a house as well as e person. Attractive lines and exterior materials may conceal faults that will give trouble in later years, Building authorities recom- mend that prospective builders keep in mind the hidden elements of con- struction, such as sheathing and lath, when planning the details of their dream homes.
 Unless a home is of solid ma sorry, the framework sheuld be en- closed with @ good sheathing ma terial before the external finish is applied, Once the finish is on, the sheathing is out fo sight-probably for good. The sheathing, however, has important jobs to do for the life of the building.
 Sheathing has three major pur- poses. One, it ties together the framework and provides a base for the exterior finish. Two, 1t provides protection against heat, cold and wind. Three, it strengthens the house to resist distortion by wind or uneven settling.
 There are several types of sheath ing materials. One of the most popular is a modern product known as insulating board sheathing. It Is favored by many architects and builders because, in addition to ful- filling the functions of ordinary sheathing. 1t is an insulation. The added values of lower heating costs and year-round comfort thus are obtained without extra cost, since the insulation is provided by the structural material.
 Insulating board Sheathing is made in two types and two thick nesses. A board four-feet wide is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

LOlU Upkeep On Your Home Hedge Aqainst Soaring Costs

Sparalling prices win take N smallea bite out oe the home own CTS pocSeteook tt he uses only quail tty materials in repairing or re- moaellmg his house,
 The home owner Is freed of re- curing expenses, building experts pointed out when the repairs or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23
GLASS CLOSET BAGS

New closet accessories gar- ment, blanket and shoe bags-are made of plastic-coated glass fibers woven into cloth. The bags will not shrink, rot, stretch or mildew. Able to take a damp cloth clean ing, these new accessories offer protection against moths when zip- pered shut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

used for vertical application. A two- foot board with interlocking edges goes on horizontally. Either board can be obtained in one half or 25132 inch thicknesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

re~modenine are made with ma. teriAls are made wtth-------------- teTlals requiring httle or no main~ tenance, This Is particularly true for those areas that are subject to extensive wear and traffic or ex~ posed to ehe weather, They Include, of course, the exterior of the house which Is subjected to sun, wind, rain and snow,
 Asbestos coment siding Is in high favor as an exterior finish because N Is highly resistant to ell action of the clements, Its strength adds to that of the structural frame~ work, and its composition of ashes~ toS and ortpland cement eliminates the necessity of preServAtive treat- ment Tn addition, it Is fir eprof,
 Another long term advantage of asbestos siding is appearance. Its white, gray or color-tone texture0 finishes enhance any buildings on which they are used an dthey blend well with the neighhorhod and land- scape, A iding that adds charm to a dwelling besides protecting it at little or no expense is 0 material ideally suited to the home owner wishing to safeguard an important investment in his house,
 The home owner also must keep in mind the possible resale of his house, He m ay have to move to another city because of . better business or job opportunity. The fluctuating sire of his family may change his home requirements These and other reasons can dic- tate the sale of the home. A house whose exterior appearance has been kept up will naturally bring a higher price.
 Asbestos siding can be applied to an existing. frame construction dwelling by a carpenter or any, one familiar with the application of ordinary Shiding singles. On new construction asbestos siding Is cas- fly applied over wood or other Sheating,
 Asbestos siding actually becomes harder and ougher with age and exposure. Because of this, the home owner eQutpping his house with asbestos siding usually finds his first cost his last cost,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-23

Cleaning implements, dust cloths and household tools can be neatly stored on Che backs of closet deors. Hooks on the doOr (abevel provide handy, out-of-the-way hangers for tools, brooms, mOps and brushes. A box holds rags and soaps. Bottles of waxes and cleaning compounds can be kept on the shelves.
The Valley settler., 1946-12-20

l-I4-sEL HIGEEr4.Y HOTEL F.cILITIEs Stopping places along tho Alaska Highgcy have boon listed for the convenience of travellers 2s ollous: .>- Thoro is . hotol ot Fort Nelson, B.C. rilo 800, cnd other DO int 5 -:horo accornodot ions may be found ero Cool Rivor ,B.C. milo 533, lunch stop p-Gleopinr cc comodoti ions; Lotior Post ,B.c. nile 62o, hotel; 'Ronchor1a milo 7lO, lunch ston-so1ie sleeping occmoant ions and Dry Greek. Y.7. milo 1l84, hotel. Ca solino md food arc available at all those! places.
The Valley settler., 1946-12-20

TT SHOULD EoILz2 ABOUT TIT CoID-- PclTlcritos shivorod about in tho rocont cold spell recently Ehon to our knowledge tho thoITon1o tor never won't bolou 25 below. While ct DcEson, Y.T. tho schools opened whom the Uoothor modorctod to only 40 belor However, that probably did soon warm to thor rIAon tho tempo rat turo hcd boon as lou as 6l below offic ielly ond 70 below un- Officially. 200 hundred ch ildron stayed hone from school and all social gatherings zero cancelled. Even tho wood haulors quit work.
 --hon tlo -oothor in tho Valley moderatos TO o1Dcct it to get Uorm enough to rain. Ind 1t did just that this Eeok.
The Valley settler., 1946-12-20

VINCENT STEPHAN L0sEc HOME IN RENAL Ac c0dtnG to m itom in the Anchorage Do fly Timc s, it appears thet tha Vircont Stephan fo1nily of Konoi recently lost their home by fro. Mrs. Stephan has beon in Anchor oCo this ueok shopping to replace items thet s1o lost in tho fro.
 Vince is c brother of Harold Stephan of Palmer.
The Valley settler., 1946-12-20

CHRIsTAs MIDNIGHT Nlss--TuEsnEY EVE Fother Sncod, of St. Michce1's Catholic Church of Palmer, announces that tho Annual Chriatmcs Midnight Mss will be observed tt tho Church next Tuo sdoy, Cbri stmos Eve at 12:00 n.M.
Evening star., 1946-01-05
Korean Mob Storms Jail
In Tokyo, Frees Prisoner
BY the Associated Press.


YOKOHAMA, Jan. 5.-A Korean
mob, armed with pistols and clubs,
stormed the Tomigawa Police Sta
ton Jail in Tokyo Thursday and
forced the release of Korean
prisoner, it was reported today by
Col. A. A. Jones, chief intelligence
officer of the 9Th Army.
There were no casualties and no
American Army personnel was in
volved, Col. Jones said. Three Ko-
reanS have been arrested as a result
of the incident and the 7th Cavalry
Regiment has been alerted to fore
stall further trouble.
At the same time, supreme Allied
headquarters announced that a De-
cember 30 order suspending repatri-
alton of Koreans had been lifted
today and the 9th Army had been
instructed to reload $500 Koreans
who were in the process of boarding
the U. S. S. General o. H. Ernest
when movement back to their home
land was halted.
The headquarters announcement
also directed that rail transporta-
ton of Koreans in Japan is to be
resumed, permitting movement of
thousands of Koreans to ports of
exit.
Evening star., 1946-01-05
President Names Judge Haste
As Governor of Virgin Islands
Ross Is Uncertuin
Whether Hurwood
Hos Resigned Post

The White House today an
nounced the appointment of
Judge William Henry HASTE,
dean of law at Howard Univer-
sity, to be Governor of the Virgin
Islands.
Judge Hastfe, long a prominent
member of the colored bar, will sue
ceed Charles Harwood, who was an
appointee of President Roosevelt.
Charles G. Ross, White House
press secretary, told newsmen that
Judge Hasties nomination will go
to the Senate when Congress recon-
venes January Ia. He said he did
not know whether Gov. Harwood
had resigned, but pointed out that
the Governor of the Virgin Islands
serves at the pleasure of the Presi-
dent.
Judge HASTE has been connected
with Howard University since 1896
and frequently has been mentioned
as a possible appointee to the Fed
eral judiciary. He was Judge of the
Evening star., 1946-01-05
District Telephone Operators
Uninformed Of Sympathy Strike

Mrs. Mary Cannon, head of the
Washington eleph one Traffic
Union, said today she had not been
notified of the threatened Nation
wide telephone strike by Joseph A.
Beirne, president of the National
Federation of Telephone Workers,
her immediate superior.
Informed by a reporter of the
statement by Frank j. Fitzsimmons,
president of the Western Electric
Employees Association, that ma
tional telephone workers strike sis
about to explode" Mrs. Cannon said
she had heard nothing about it.
"Only Mr.. Beirne's word means
anything here and I have received
no communication from him." the
operators spokesman said. "Mr.
Fitzsimmons is only president of the
WEEA."
Earlier, Mrs. Cannon said she had
no idea when a meeting of CheSa-
peake g. Potomac Telephone Co.
operators is to be held to decide If
q sympathy strike will be staged in
Evening star., 1946-01-05
Soviet Still Studying
BRETON Plan, US. Informed

The Soviet government has in
formed the United States that it is
holding up signature of the Breton
Woods agreement pending further
study, the State Department dis
closed today.
The international bank and none
tary stabilization fund provided by
the agreement already have come
into being through the signature of
IS other nations.
A State Department spokesman
said Ambassador w. Averell Harri-
man had been informed in Moscow
that Russia will not sign the agree
ment Immediately because of its
desire for further study He said
he could not elaborate on this
report.
Meanwhile, Charles G. Ross,
White House press secretary, told
newSmen there are no plans to
replace Mr.. Hartman as the AM
bassador and that he knew nothing
about reports that Mr.. Hartman
was coming home.
Asked If the Ambassador has
resigned, Mr.. Ross said, "he has
not resigned so far as I am aware
Evening star., 1946-01-05
21 in House Shun 81 500 Extro
For Expenses, Return 1t to u. S.

sylvania, Reid Murray of Wisconsin,
Rees of Kansas, Frederick c. Smith
of Ohio, Stefan of Nebraska, Stock
man of Oregon and Jessie Sumner
of Illinois; Democrats Paul Brown
of Georgia, Cooper of Tennessee,
Erwin of North Carolina, Monroney
|of Oklahoma, Tom Murray of Ten
nessee, Weiss of Pennsylvania and
Hatton Summers of Texas; and the
Progressive, Hull of Wisconsin.
Mr.. Erwin died last month and Mr.
Weiss has resigned effective next
week.
Congress appropriated $1,642, 500
for the expense fund last June. to be
Iapportioned among the 435 House
members at the rate of $2,500 per
year each starting last January 8
The appropriation expires next June
30-and SO does the expense fund,
unless it is renewed.
The money is to be used to assist
in defraying expenses related to or
resulting from the discharge" Of Of
ficial duties.
Each member drawing it is en-
titled to decide what constitutes a
legitimate expense. Senators refused
to vote themselves a similar fund.
Evening star., 1946-01-05
Cleveland Pressmen Strike;
Papers Face Shutdown
Ry the Associated Press.

LS tuS aSsoCIdteU FIeSS.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 5.-Cleveland's s
three daily newspapers today faced
a publication halt as AFL pressmen
struck to enforce wage demands.
AS am. deadline passed. En-
NETT O'Flanagan, president of the
Cleveland Newspaper Printing Press
Union, announced: The strike is
on"
He said no picfets would be posted
today, but reported no employees of
the two afternoon dailies, the News
and the Press, entered pressrooms of
the two plants.
Earlier today, pressmen staged a
sitdown which delayed publication of
two final editions of the Plain Deal
er, morning newspaper.
Mr.. OFlanagan asserted the
strike affects approximately ITS
pressmen at the three papers, and
was called after the union rejected
last night an offer of a $10.86 weekly
raise from the publishers.
The union demands weekly pay
raises of Sl4.64 for the day shifts
and S15.64 for night workers.
Evening star., 1946-01-05
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TWenty-one House members
refused to accept the $4,000 voted
each Representative for expenses
during 1945.
Kenneth Romney, sergeant at
arms, made their names public to-
day and announced the unused
money has been returned to the
Treasury.
Ever since the initial payment of
81 $50 was made last summer, Mr.
Romney had kept secret the names
of those who elected to pass up the
money the House voted its members
after spirited controversy.
Publication of the names had been
withheld, he explained, to give them
until the last day of the year to
change their minds.
Thirteen Republicans, seven
Democrats and one Progressive re-
Trained.
They were Republicans Barrett Of
Wyoming, Campbell OF Pennsylvania,
Buffet of Nebraska, Hoffman of
Michigan, Judd of Minnesota. Knut-
son Of Minnesota, Kunkel OF Penn