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Evening star., 1946-04-30
Bill Robinson

Broadway Is paying homage to Bill
Robinson for sixty years of work in
SHOW business" 1t is fitting and
proper, of course, that the capital
OF the entertainment world should
thus honor itself. But long before
Bojangles ever visited New York he
was well known for his nimble-
footed dancing in the real Capital of
the United States.
Originally named Luther, Bill first
saw light of day at Richmond on
May Is, 1873. He came to Washing
ton as a youngster, got a job in a
stable, picked up stray pennies
making his feet talk" around the
beer gardens, of the Southwest sec
ton Of the city. Nobody instructed
him. He figured out for himself the
routines he later made famous. One
of his friends was Eddie Leonard,
the minstrel. It was with George
Cooper that he broke into vaudeville.
Together they played Tony Pastors,
the theaters of the Keith circuit and
the Percy Williams houses. When
Cooper died, Robinson went on alone.
His first distinct success was in Lew
Leslie's "Blackbirds." That was in
1927. Bojangles thereafter was
star. He went to Hollywood in 1882
to dance up and down a flight of
stairs in "Dixiana." The unqualified
hit he made in the stairway per-
formance won him an opportunity
to appear with Shirley Temple in
"The Little Colonel" AS team, the
child-she was seven then-and "the
best of tap artists" were sensational.
They were together again in Re
becca of Sunnybrook Farm" in 1888.
But Bill did not truly need a
partner. His technique has been so
distinctive that during most of his
six decades on the stage he has been
a natural independent. Sure enough,
he works with other people-crowds
Of them. Yet he always is Bojangles.
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Considers Veterans

From the Christian Science Monitor
We have every sympathy with Gen
Bradley that fine, outstanding soldier
who has tackled the difficult task OF
administering the huge and growing
Veterans Administration. But we must
confess to an even deeper sympathy foi
the thousands of ex-servicemen who
have been struggling along on borrowed
money-or no money at all-for months
while waiting for overdue allotments
under the CT Bill of Rights. I'VE are
doing the best we can, and I'm not
worried" says the general. The general
is optimistic-but we are afraid that
many young servicemen and their fam
lilies do not share his equanimity. Build
fire under some of those swivel chairs
general.
Evening star., 1946-04-30

No biographer seems to have dis
covered where or how he achieved
his popular LABEL or what it signi-
f1es, 1t is like Robinson, unique and
specialized with him. Meanwhile,
he carries on in his accustomed
fashion. At sixty-eight he simply
smiles at the notion of retirement.
On the contrary, he declares: I'm
going to keep on dancing" That
is what his public wants.
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Return

He had come back again. Now in his
O1Dn
He looked out on the oaks that lined
the street.
He closed the door, and in his room
ulone,
Found ,Dhere contentment and hour,
tranquil meet.
Home had been Jar, and no,D the ,Dorld
1Uas Jar,
And home the globe beyond Which
nothing dreU.
He had returned tptere roots OF beina
are,
Where unseen fingers gracious hour,
streD.
Outside his ,uindo,r, from the elm, h
heard,
As he had heard it through Iona
nights aUay,
His friend, the tireless- -throated mock.
ing bird,
Singing to all In praise OF glorious
day.
(And the piols sounded, and the silpe,
lutes,
And there tUas piping, and soft strains
from futes.)
EDWARD D. GARNER.
Evening star., 1946-04-30
A Bleak Herituqe

1Here were no important pOlltlcal
issues at stake in the Philippine
national elections, no essential diff
ferences in the platforms adopted
by the two competing wings of the
Nationalist party, the only party of
any consequence in the islands.
The contest for leadership was
between two men and it is probably
true that the best man won. Presi-
dent Sergio Osmena, who has con-
ceded the victory to Manuel A.
RoxaS, is tired old man, more
weary and much older than one
would expect in a man of sixty
seven. For those who have seen him
recently in the Philippines, it was
difficult to put aside the impression
that he was running to succeed
himself only as matter of form.
He appeared listless and worn, as
he had every right to be after his
experiences of the past five years.
Those who talked with him found
little in his attitude or in his ap-
pearance to equip him for the trials
OF leadership that lie ahead. There
would be much to justify him in a
belief that defeat has given him a
graceful method of retirement.
Mr.. Rox3s, the successful candi-
date, Is thirteen years younger. He
has some Of the dynamic qualities
OF political leadership reminiscent
of the late President Quezon, which
he has shown as president of the
Philippine Senate. Captured by the
Japanese on Bataan, he was ap-
pointed a member without portfolio
OF the puppet Laurel cabinet set up
by the japanese and thus became
tainted with collaboration. Yet Gen.
eral Macarthur gave him a clean bill
OF health which tended to support
RoxaS' own claims that during the
Japanese occupation he was boring
from within" and helping pave the
way for liberation. Regardless of
the merits of his claims, his cleo
tion doubtless will mean vindication
for the majority of Filipinos charged
with collaboration activities, and
collaboration, as political issue in
the Philippines, now is dead
President-elect Roxas will be in
augurated as head of the Philippine
Commonwealth in about a month
and then, on July 4. will become
President of the independent Phil
lppine Republic. The problems that
face his people would tax the wis
dom OF Solomon. His country is
IN ruins. The where with-all for
reconstruction has been lacking.
Destruction of crops has brought
scarcity OF food in some parts of
the islands. The steady withdrawal
OF American troops is diminishing
the remaining sources of revenue
Tor government that already is in
the red, after two separate doses of
invasion currency. The payment of
reparations, though approved by
Congress, will be further DELAYED
until the new republic conforms
to conditions laid down by this coun-
try. Few successful candidates in
history have inherited more bleak
prospect or one that will require a
higher type of wise leadership to
realize the benefits of the "inde-
pendence" which for so many years
has been held out to the Filipino
as the ultimate path to glory.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

and Mrs r. II. Thompson, Hugh,
Louis. Nina Mae, and Willie Mi
nor Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. James Tay-
lor, Marguerite g. Mrs Susie East
erling, Albert Taylor, Minnie Mae
Paltie, James Sutton, Tom & John
Stubb, James Hills, Nose Jackson,
Mamie Lue Evans, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Dear, Albert Wilson Jr.,
Motto Bell, Moffie Hollie Shop
herd Jr. Mr.. and Mrs. Cuba Weak
ley, D. J. Anderson, John H. jack
son. Buddie Boone, Fred Fletcher,
Ollie Crosby, Annie Mae Davis,
Lane Ransom, Leondus Crawford.
Delose Spann, Annie f. Roundtree,
Janita Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Earnest Lee Carter, Willie Moore,
Engine Carter, c. H. McLaurin, L.
V. Thumson, Roy F. McLaurin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Velop Singer, Engine
Melvin, Allen Lyria, Sammie Lee
Davis, Roy Millsap, d. w. Finch,
Mrs. Collie Wright, Clara Smith,
close Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Spann A very delicious plate lunch
was enjoyed by all.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

companied by Mr.. Willie Linzy OF
Jackson.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Jackson and son
Joe Nathan returned home after
spending the weekend visiting Mrs.
Jackson's mother. Mrs. Laura
Lewis of Yazoo City. They report
happy trip aid the pleasure of
meeting a numb of friends.
The many friends Of Mrs. Lula
Vance were proud to see her at
church on Sunday. III health has
caused her to be absent for more
than a year. It is fine to see her
able to be at service and much
improved.
Mrs. Daisie Washington, sister Of
Mrs. Lula Vance and Mrs. Vance's
son, Holly Bully and wife, all Of
Jackson. made a special trip here
Saturday evening to see their
mother and sister. They were
happy to find her much improved
The many friends of Mrs. Essa
Parker of Ash Street, Jackson are
very happy to know that she is up
again. She is the sister of Mrs.
Leonia McDonal and Mrs. Johnnie
K. Parker of Madison.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21
Madison County
News

Baptism service was held at
China Grove Sunday, September
Is and nine candidates were bap-
tized. Rev. D. E. Dinson, white
minister of Jackson preached spe-
cial sermon that was enjoyed by
all. The day was spent with special
services Collection raised was
$21.31. Rev. j. c. Bell, Pastor.
The Golden Bell Quartet render
ed singing program at China
Grove on Sunday night, one that
was enjoyed by all. Total offering
was $28.7O.
Mr.. Isiah Crolie visited here Sun
day. He is the brother of Mrs. J.
c. Bell of Jackson. Rev. and Mrs.
Bell and Mr. Crolie returned to
their home Sunday evening ac-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21
HOPEWELL NEWS

There will be big church drive
on at the Brushey Creek Baptist
Church on the 5th Sunday night,
which is the 10Th of September
meeting will be conducted by two
of the group Captain Mrs Rosie
Lee MCGEE, Mrs. Mary A. Berry
and the Sermons will be delivered
by the Rev. p. j. Jackson of WeS-
son, Miss. Everybody from the va
rious churches are invited to come
help us put this program over. l
mean everybody from Dan to Bar
sheba are invited to come and help
us out. We are doing our bit and
best to raise all the money we can.
Our annual drive will be the Bird
Sunday in November and we the
Home Missionary Society are try
ing to reach the high water mark
by the end of the year of one thou
sand dollars.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

Rev. Charles Spann left last
week end for Nashville, Tenn, for
school in which to be better
and successful minister in the flu
ture.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

Many friends are happy to have
Robert Lee Cathey here on a few
days furlough.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21
BRANDON
NOTES

A party was given Sunday in
the home of Mrs. LAME Mae Byrd
by Little Misses Clara E. Minor
and Inez Butler. Those enjoyed the
afternoon were: Matte and Janilta
Canes, FEATHER Mae g. L. D., Craw-
ford, Doris Dell Campbell. Beatrice
Minor, James g. L. c. Collier, Will
lie Minor Jr., Monroe, Shelly and
Tommie Cones Jr., Rosie NJ. Coll
lier, Lee Gertha Crawford, Mar
CARTE & Billy j. Easterling, Ma
thaniel Glass. Dorothy & Freddie
Foreman. Billy Wayne, & Law
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

A very successful meeting was
conducted last week by Rev.
Charles Spann at Taylorville's
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

church. Many visiting friends en-
joyed the meeting throughout the
week. Rev. r. E Davis, Pastor.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

sociation that was held at New
Hope Baptist Church in George
town, Miss. They report a splendid
meeting, one that was inspiring
and spiritual. Total none raised at
this session was $26665.
Miss Dorothy Bowman will be-
gin her college studies at Tougaloo
College.
Miss Gennial Aryes will go to
Lanier High School to complete
her studies.
Pvt. Jimmie Jones has returned
to Camp at Keyes Field, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21
Gafesville News

Mrs. Cora Martin is visiting her
granddaughter in New Orleans and
hopes to get very we'll acquainted
with her great grandson who re-
Gently arrived.
Mrs. Hattie Jones and Mrs. M. B.
Thomas attended the Women's As
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

Those who left last weekend to
enter school were: Baxtie w. Ev-
ans, Aaarona nd Lillian McLaurin.
They are attending Lanier High
School Of Jackson, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

Miss Minnie Lee Johnson is a
jolly freshman at Jackson College.
She registered Monday morning,
and was accompanied to Jackson
by her aunt, Mrs. Bertha M. Car
ter who remained in Jackson for a
few days as the guest of her niece,
Mrs. Ida Drummond of Lynch st.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

Many friends are very sorry to
learn the illness of Mrs. Luvicea
Taylor Everyone wishes her a
speedy recovery.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

renee Thompson, Baxtie w. Evans.
Many games were played. Ice
cream and cookies were enjoyed
by all.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

Mrs. Willie Lee Payton and lit
tie Miss Jenkin spent Thursday in
Lake, Miss, visiting relatives.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-09-21

A party was given by Mr.. Willie
Scott Thursday night of last week
in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Wilson. Those were present: Mr..
Evening star., 1946-07-14
Poll Shows Suspicion
Officials Promoted
Own Interests in War
By Dr.. Henry c. Link

(The psychological barometer
is Nation ride poll OF public
attitudes originated by Dr.. Link
in 1882 and conducted at regular
intervals since. Each surrey is
made ruth from 5000 to 10000
personal interviews representing
a crosS-section OF the American
urban populat'on,)
NEW YORK, July 13 CNANA) -
The revelations of excessive war
profits now being made as result
of the probe by committee OF the,
United States Senate merely con-
firms what the public has felt to be
the case-71 per cent of the public,
anyway.
Five thousand men and women
from coast to coast were questioned
by 513 interviewers under the direc-
ton of 80 psychologists associated
with the Psychological Corp. They
were asked:
DO you think any people or group
used the war to promote their own
selfish interests
And their answers:
Yes INSTRUMENTATION II per cent
No -- II per cent
Uncertain -------- IT per cent
Those who answered yes" were
then asked:
Who? The farmers, the labor
unions, Government officials and
politicians, business and industrial
companies, or others?"
The answers:
CThe percentages total more than
100 per cent because some named
more than one group
Business companies, 81 per cent
Govt. officials ---- 35 per cent
Labor unions --- % per cent
Farmers -------- 8 per cent
Miscellaneous ~ per cent
After the World War, the ques-
tion of undue profits became
dramatic issue Therefore. begin
ming in May, 1912, We began asking
the public through these surveys
whether they thought unjustifled
profits were being made> This ques-
ton has now been asked in nine
surveys of 5000 personal interviews
each. This means that on this
question alone. $4,000 people have
been interviewed in the course of
four years. The answers show
definite trend, as illustrated by the
following:
People are using tor used the
war to promote their own selfish in
terests."
Evening star., 1946-07-14

During the period following the
World War the emphasis seemed to
be on profiteering by the large cor
porations. Today the public sus-
poets Government officials and Ia
Dor unions as well as businessme
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

ME Terrell, age 81, husband of
Mrs. jessie Ferrell who with their
four children, resides on r. F. D.
No. 4, New Albany, Mississippi re-
Gently passed through the 25th Re-
placement Depot on Okinawa for
processing prior to returning to the
United States.
Pfc Terrell entered the Army
May II, 1914 at Fort Benning, Geor-
gia and departed for overseas Feb
ruary 16, 1945. While on Okinawa
he served with the 3067th Engineer
Dump Truck Company. Before en-
tering the service Pfc. Terrell was
engaged in farming.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

be the largest in losing members
one from 18th Grade was a victim
last week. We hope all of you
know just what you are doing when
you give up your schoolwork
We leave you now weather I'M
favorable, hope to tell you more
later.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02
Our Boys In
Service

Batangas, Luzon, P. Private
First Class Leon Williams, whose
wife, Mrs Rachel B. Williams, and
five children live 1914, Goodrich
Street, Greenville, Mississippi, is
now serving here with the 237th
Quartermaster Laundry Detach-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

ment His unit provides laundry
service to troops in Batangas and
to ships unloading at the Batan-
gas arbor.
Pfc. Williams entered the Army
in March 1915 and came over
seas in September 1945 He is au-
thorized to wear the Asiatic-Paci-
fic Theatre Ribbon.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

We are very sorry that two of
our classmates are i'll. Mary L. Ma
Olson and Emma Lee Newell. We
are wishig them a speedy recovery.
1lth Grade General NelUs:
Members and visitors of St. Paul
A. M. E. Zion Church appreciated
the wonderful message that was
brought to them Sunday Jan. 81,
1916 by the Bishop of the CNinth)
Episcopal District of the A. M. E.
Zion Church, Buford Franklin Cor
don.
is text was talked from the 18th
Chapter of the first cor. based upon
love. The message was filled with
inspiration and aspiration.
Our classmate Percy Johnsno was
indicted into the Army Thursday
Jan. "a
We hope he is getting alone fine
Another of our classmates Sam
Whisinton had to go to Camp Shell
by for pre-induction. He passed his
test and has from q to 80 days be-
fore leaving.
We hope our classmate Effie Ray
Nichols a speedy recovery from her
illness.
Wherw!! Are we glad examina-
ton time is over!: We are seriously
hoping everyone made top marks.
E. H Harris. Jr. Reporter
Senior Glass General NeaUs
The boys are coming home from
overseas rapidly we are proud to
have them come Clyde. and John
ME Robinson, were among the num-
Der who visited our school last
week, also James DeFrantz and
Mcdonald we hope they may be
settled soon as civilians.
Percy Jones and brother came
by to visit us last week. Percy is
to be indicted in the Army soon.
The mid-term examinations now
history. What about the students?
ave you been weighed in the bal
ances and found wanting?"
Wake up! Watch your step. And
be very careful! Another is on its
way.
Miss H. A Brooks of Natchez,
Miss, was visitor in the home OF
Principal and Mrs. Rogers last
Tuesday afternoon. Misses Jackson
and Hoard were luncheon guests
with her
We miss Bessie Jones from school
but old Flu" is about to over
take her
Mr.. Barnes of Kansas City, was
looking in on us for a while this
a. m. he is a brother of Mr.. B. c.
Barnes of our town.
we SynpdthlZe with the Gross
family in the loss of their home
by fire last week.
The Freshmen girls have begun
to sew little now Very unfortpun-
ate TO rhtem however, all cannot
begin to lay patterns and cut gar
ments at the same time. We hope
this condition may be remedied in
the near future. Do the best you
can girls your condition will not
always be crowded.
Cupid visits our school often as
The boys from the Army come in
the 9th and 10th Grades seem to
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

Fmbarking Tor the states
with the 1314th Engineer General
Service Regt. during the second
week of January was Sgt Aaron F
Boddie, Jr., of 1907 Pleasant Ave-,
Jackson 81, Mississippi.
Sgt. Boddie, Jr had served in
France and Germany before de-
ploying directly to the Pacific
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

More than 100000 visitors from
all over the world go through the
National Park each year.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

The Staff:
Editor-in-Chief Estelle Thomas
General News Editor Mildred R.
Jones
Fashion Editor 49, Daisy B. john
son
Sports Editor Marion Singleton
Secretary 49, Dorothy J. Garner
News Reporter - Margaret Jones
The Eagle Eye is edited and pu-
blished each week by the mem
bers of tn 9th Grad A Glass of
Cameron Street Junior Ugh School,
Canton. Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-02-02

Okinawa; Private First Glass Lo-
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06

ed of the extreme danger of watching mines while adrift near shore or approaching or tamper- ing with mines Tn any manner under any conditions. If a mine is sighted, it should be reported immediately to the Coast Guard, or if no Coast Guard represent ative can be reached, to the U. s Navy.
 Cooperation in this regard may save your life and that of others.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06
Speaks Club

It. Comdr. J. A. Whitman, Chaplain, USNR, was the speak CT at the Independence day pro- gram of the Rotary club, Tues day at the Victory cafe.
 Listing selfshness, internal strife. lack Of readiness and ab- sence of plans for the future as the 4 threats to independence, Chaplain Whitman said they could be overcome by the spirits that had made the country great -the spirits of youth, liberty, God and of pioneer development.
 Guest at the luncheon includ- ed It. Adj. N. Stanard, Howard Wakefield, E. A. Roe, and W. A. EdIund.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06
Proposed Coming Ordinance

The proposed zoning ordinance will have the incorporation of one change from the previously published description, as follows:
 The business zone consists of the following area: Main Street from Erskine's to Mill Bay Road, including the four corners of the intersection; Mission Road from Main Street to the south side of Kashervaroff Street; Mill Bay Road from Main Street to Marine Way; Alaska Way (entire length); Marine Way (entire leDgth); Brooklyn from Rezanoff Drive to Army Dock; Harbor Avenue (entire length); Shelikoff Way including all four corners from Alaska Way on both sides to Kraft Street, thence on the east side only of Shelikoff Way from Kraft street to the Army Dock.
 City Clerk
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06
Town Topical

"With summer coming on....." Why stay at home in an over hot kitchen when you can enjoy those delicious (fulI of FRESH Vegetables) dishes at the Yum Yum?
 Chop Suey, Chow Mein, Foo yung, Noodles, Sweet & Sour, as only the Yum Yum can make them; to say nothing of that Creole Gumbo, Creole Okra soup and Italian Spaghetti that melt in your mouth
 Orders sent out from 6 pm to 8 am. Party orders for as many as twenty on short notice, pip ing hot to your table. Closed on Mondays hereafter.
 It's that good eatin'-
 Yum Yum
 Adv
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06
Warn Against Jap Mines

The Navy Department re- ports that a large number of Japanese mines that drift ashore, some of which reach Alaska, are exploding on contact with the beach. 1 his corroborates lnfor- mation received from the Japan ese that mines manufactured during the latter days of the war did not have adequate safety features to render them safe up- on breaking away from their moOrings as required by inter national law. A statement issued hy the Commander, Alaska Sea Frontier, Kodiak, says:
 "In the last months 8 of these mines have drifted ashore near hetchlksn and have been de- stroyed by the Coast Guard. More of these mines will probab- " drift to Alaskan shores in the future. From the above 1t is ap- parent that such mines may be in a fully armed condition. These mines are very apt to detonate on striking the beach or while rolling in the surf. Such mines even after bleaching should be considered in an armed condition.
 Therefore all persons are warn
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06

The city water service was in corrupted in parts of town Mon day while repairs were being made to the line near the Kodiak Community center, which was broken about noon when a skid shack was being placed near the eeRter for 8 storeroom.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06
Mrs. Frank McConaghy

The above-named person may call at CHRISTY'S Bakery to- day and receive the Weekend Special FREE (adv)
Kodiak mirror., 1946-07-06

Two boats were launched from Harbor avenue Monday evening; Bill Anderson's Irene and the Mary Ann, belonging to Bob LIRDday.