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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
Nelson Durham Heads
Matthew's Campaign

Nelson Durham, well-known Sc
attic attorney and active Repub-
lican leader, will manage the Sc
attic headquarters of John F. Wal
thew, Republican candidate for
King County prosecutor, it was
announced this week. Headquar-
tiers will be located at els 4th
Avenue, Main 656S.
Durham, a close runner-up to
Walthew in the primary election,
has been closely identified with
the last two successful campaigns
of Seattle's Mayor William Devin.
Il know from my own expert
ence that law enforcement in
King County has been weakened
by the inexperience and incompe-
tence of the present prosecutor
and his staff. We need an expe-
rienced lawyer like John F. Wal
thew who is capable of giving as
competent law enforcement every
day in every phase of the work
A countrywide citizens committee
which we are organizing to work
with the Republican organization
will guarantee Matthew's cleo
tion," Durham said in taking
charge of Matthew's headquar-
ters.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
All Share, All Must Give

The Portland-Multnomah Coun-
ty Chest Drive for 1947 was
launched Friday September 20
to continue through October g.
Divisions at work on the drive
include the women's residential
division headed by Mrs. Ralph
Moores. Volunteer committees
making up the divisions include
many of our group. who realize
the great good done by the Com
munity Chest through its agenc-
les. OF the 50 agencies, the Y. w.
c. A. Y. NJ C. A. and Urban
League each have an active part
icipating interracial membership.
The league, with an all Negro
staff, has a membership of more
than a 1000, - 60oo of which are
Negroes anxious to see its pro-
gram continued. Purpose of the
League is to assist the commun-
ity in the process of migrating
Negro Americans to the end that
conditions under which they live
work and play may be improved.
1t studies economic, social and
industrial conditions as they af-
feet Negroes and uses the find
ings to acquaint the citizenry
of the Portland area with the
true picture of Negroes. The
League seeks to expand employ
ment, housing, health, welfare,
educational and recreational OPP
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
BY IVES GALLAGHER

BERLIN. - Gen. Joseph r. Nc
Narney, [. S. commander in Eur
ope. said today Negro leadership
qualities were below the stand
ards required for the efficient per
Torrance of certain types OF
combat duties" but denied he ever
has said the Negro was a failure
as a soldier.
The general commented in
statemnts he attributed to Tru.
man X Gibson. Jr., a Chicago Ne
gro attorney who visited the Ital-
ian theater asst year as a civilian
aide to then Secretary of War
Henry l.. Stimson.
McNarney said he already had
notified the War Department of
my known recollection" of con-
versation with Gibson in Italy.
Inaccurate Quotation
Il did this" his statement said,
after | was informed that The
Pittsburgh Courier published a
column apparently written by Mr..
Gibson in which | am enormously
quote as having said the Negro
is a failure as a soldier. 1t will
be 100 years before he can dew
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
22l6 S. E. 37th Phone EAST 70
Mary M Duncan, Editor

portunity. The League works with
existing organizations and encour-
ages the formation of new agenc-
les when the need is established
and apparent.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25

SICK IN THE COMMUNITY =
Mrs. Katherine Gray is confined
to her home in Sc. Franklin.
Mr.. w. H. LABEL remains in St.
Joseph hospital; somewhat i'm
proved he is expected to be re-
moved soon to his home in Sc.
Cora, where his friends may call.
Mr. Nick Banks is recuperating
at his home in NE. Weidler.
Mrs. Gertrude Askey is up and
out to her many friends after be-
ing shut in for several weeks.
Hettie Acres, in Multnomah hos
pital for a number of months, and
altho handicapped - can't walk,
but from her wheel chair is able
to do some stenographic work to
help herself. To do this she needs
a typewriter portable. Through
Miss Geraldine Jerry" Williams,
funds are being contributed by
churches and other organizations
to purchase the portable.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25

The engagement of Albertine
Miles to Lemuel Richardson, Jr.,
has been announced. Miss Miles is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Miles of Chicago, and the
niece respectively of Mrs Amanda
Redo and Mrs. Rachel Green of
Portland.
Mr.. Richardson is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Richardson
of Portland. The wedding will
take place in the immediate flu
ture.
Miss Miles was recently promot-
ed to clerk typist C.A.F.-3 gov
eminent service. Mrs. Edith Ca
bell, daughter of Mrs. Green and
cousin of Miss Miss Miles, is also
employed as a clerk typist.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
HALF P0RTLAND'S
NEGROES JOBLESS

PORTLAND, - Half the Negro
workers in metropolitan Portland
are unemployed, a survey indi-
Gated today.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25

1t was our pleasure to view
with pride, the exhibit of paint
ings which We're first prize and
grandsweep-stakes winners for
the art department at the nation
al convention OF the Federation
of Colored Womens. in July at
Washington, D. c. Credit for
these including her master piece,
goes to Mrs. Henrietta Marshall,
who is the proud possessor of
three diplomas. painting, sew
ing and crocheting. The exhibit
was in the home of Mrs. Blanche
Brown, 112 n. Hancock.
A showing of this fine work
was also a feature of the Coop
Club when it met in the home
of the president, Mrs. Eleas Rey-
nolds.
Speaking of the Coop Club -
its members sponsored a dinner
for a meeting of the w. I. L. on
Thursday evening at the Williams
Ave. Y. W. c. A. The meeting
was in Observance of Jane Adams
(of Hull House fame) birthday.
Sketches of the life history of
Jane Adams was given by Grace
DeGraff, president of the w. l. L.
An added feature of the evening
was pictures of Puerto Rico,
shown by Mrs. Rae Hungerford
Mason who with her husband
spent two or more years on the
island.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25

marks principally concerned COM
bat troops. These generalizations
We're based on reports of alleged
incidents that had been sent him
by lower unit commanders.
While l could not pass on the
truth of the incidents, | pointed
out at the time the danger to
the Army and to Negroes of TAX
ing official acts based on these
congratulations with which 1 did
not agree"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
GENERAL McNARNEY DENIES HE
BELITTLED NEGRO AS SOLDIER

elop TO a point where he will be
on a parity with Americans Very
bluntly. this quotation is inaccu-
rate"
Noting that Gibson had been
permitted to visit all the Negro
units in the Mediterranean Thea
ire in which he showed an inter
est, McNarney said:
AT an informal luncheon prior
to his departure from Italy he
commented favorably on the per-
Torrance of duty by Negro artil-
lery units of the 92nd Division
and Negro service forces Of the
same division
He expressed his opinion that
the American Negro. due to social
and economic conditions at home,
entered the Army with specific
disadvantages compared to the
great majority of white soldiers.
"He thought that the existence
of these difficulties resulted in
the Negroes lack of ability to
develop leadership in combat as
quickly or as well as the white
American soldier.
Informally, I agreed with Glib
sons view and suggested that
since the Negro, through not fault
of his own, had been unable to
find in America during the last
100 years completely equal OPP
portunities to develop his full
social and economic potential, it
would appear to be profitable if,
for the next 100 years, American
Negroes could be afforded the OPP
portunities which Mr.. Gibson
claimed they had been denied
MY comments We're in no way
intended or offered as ridicule
either to the American Negro at
home or the Negro soldier in the
service.
Need of Opportunities Seen
1T was intended as a frank
admission that the leadership qua
lities evident were below the
standards required for the eff
cient performance of certain types
of cambat duties, and an equally
frank statement that for some
time to come the Negro soldier
would need new and wider oppor-
tunities in order to develop the
standards of leadership required.
81 have recently said in a press
statement that | believe there has
been a general improvement all
along the line: Morale is higher,
cdime lower, individual conduct
better and performance of duty
more efficient, over the last few
months"
In Chicago Gibson issued the
following statement:
What | reported in the Pitts
burgh Courier was the converse
ton in which General McNarney
generalzed about the conduct of
Negro troops in the Mediterranean
Theatre of Operations. His re-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
ShuCkS, Joe Wasn't Mad

So he came out fighting, in the
old tradition, this bartenderdid,
and he hit Joe hard, a real jolt,
like he was supposed to do, if
he could Yes, he hung one on
Joe's eheekbone, rather high, and
Joe bounched back to the ropes,
While the customers howled. May
be this was it.
Uh-uh. For the fractional flash
OF moment. the dusky dead-pan
OF the champion, synonymous
with impassiyity, reacted to as
tonishment or something. And
then it was as though the ropes
had tossed Joe right back at
the bartender 1t was his turn
to be startled. Joe had more
right hands, and lefts, than a
Hindu god, which is several in
excess of the norm. And each of
them was in atomic action. A
bartender ought by rights to stick
to his bartending. In less than
no time at all, as pugilism reck-
ons it, the venturesome maestro
of the Martins was dreaming of
dickybirds.
Grantland Rice and others of
the $4,000 spectators analysed the
denouement by concluding that
the bartenders major error was
in making Joe mad. When this
came to Joe's attention, it griey-
ed him considerably. He said he
hadn't been mad, a-tall; no, Sir
But his denial merely lends point
to the obvious moral. Don't no.
body take a chance on making
Joe mad, if this is what happens
when he isn't.
The Oregonian.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25

Although the Negro population
in the Portland Vancouver, Wash
area has fallen from the WAR
time peak of $4,000 to an estim-
ated 11,5OOO, about 1900 of the
$500 workers are jobless the
check showed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25

The Kansas City Gospel Sing
ers, concert, radio and recording
artists under the direction of Rev.
F.. F. Billups, appeared at Bethel
A. NJ E. Church, Monday night.
The singers were featured nightly
for a week at First Baptist church
in downtown Portland.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25
Wait for 1t! The Book Of
the Year: "The Forgotten
Woman" the Negro Woman
Of the Twentieth Century.
PORTLAND SOCIALS

Mrs. Blanche Brown. hostess at
her home last Friday for the
Literary Research Club, surprised
the members with a turkey din
ner served buffet style. A large
attendance enjoyed and appreciat-
ed tn special efforts of the host
ess.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-09-25

The Inyincible Bridge Club new
est of Portland's social clubs was
organize in July at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Flowers in
n. Haight. Mr.. Flowers is pre-
sident, Mrs. Eva Ellison, secret
airy and Mr.. Jack Martin, trea-
surer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-20

Both Commissioner McNutt and Dr. Roxas al- uded to this. Mir McNutt said that "the great pow CTS of both West and East looked curiousy, and not without jaundice. at our action in setting free . colonial power. I am not sure that they wish us unmixed success in our experiment"
 Dr. Roxas expressed the feeling "tfat there Is studied attempt by forces in the world today to make us and other people believe that American imperialism is on the march" The Russians have re- acted that way through their press, for example.
 'T do not believe it." the president-elect said T reject that notion If there is such thing on the horizon as the American century it will be Amer ican century by example and emulation rather than by extension of control by either subtle or direct power We are living allegation to that effect I hope remain So"
 We have had our imperialistic phrases and stili have some imperialists Dr. RoxaS pointed out, while expressing his confidence they will not longer prevail. Consequently the American Government and people now are being tested in seeing that imperialism is not revived just the Fipinos are being tested in their experiment in independence and democracy.
 On the shoulders of Dr. Roxas falls tremendous responsibility in coping with the problems in his war ravaged land-worSe hit than any other area of the world, as Commissioner McNutt said Cities and towns wrecked agriculture almost prostrate in- fation rampant due to lack of production and the flood of money distributed by our occupation.
 Dr. Roxas was here to see about help in the transition period. The Philippines will enjoy pref- erentlal tariff treatment, on the Cuban basis, for eight years under the Bell act Congress has voted 61O million for war damage claims of all sorts and President Truman has appointed war claims corn- mission headed by Dr. Frank Waring, an expert in 400 million to help restore Philippine economy
 He will face quite a task when he assumes office May 28.
 With him go the best wishes of the American people in this experiment that can mean so much all around the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-20
A Thought For Today
More Housing Troubles

We gather remarks by Secretary Gen. era Trygve Lie that of the minor difficulties besetng the United Nations representatives slight confusion of intellectual and physical identities.
 Intellectually they citizens of the world At least we hope that spite of occasional backsings they slider themselves such) But physically they resi- dents of New York City, subject to the hazards and nco venence incident upon residence in that metropolis for that matter almost any big city in the world today.
 From the intellectual viewpoint, almost any community would be honoed to welcome them to it's corporate bosom Their purpose high and their work is of eminent import Where these delegates sit in effect the capital of the world But their physical presence along with the of considerable entourage of secretaries clerks and other assistants imposes practical difficulties
 Now MT. Lie and his associates undoubtedly con- cious of the importance of the task entrusted to hem
 little piqued at the almost hyserca unwelcome accorded him and his associates by the country sqres of Weschste and Greenwich when suggested that the JUN might pitch permanently in those exclusive and expensve rural fastnesses.
 But does seem that Mr. Lie being bit petulant in ported them to the LIN Headquarters Commission Mr. Lie sad among other things that it possible to obtain after negotiation allotment of by hotels of their space and although some of the some too expensive and although often two people must share one room the Secretariat is housed"
 We'll MT. Lie, that's life in America today The hous- ing of thousands imperfect at present and indefinite III the future Many whose business takes them to New York and other cities can't get allotment of hotel room, not poor too-expensve doubledup after any of negotiation Their business isn't import ant yours but since it's their living important to them.
  restless uncomfortable and disordery It is too bad that in their daily fe they must partake of of those dons even as they strive to remedy them But least of them live in places like the Wadorf-Astoria All of them eat bountfuly Their discomfort might be the of lot of Americans, and undoubtedly it is dream heaven of the less fortunate countrymen of dele gates from other lands.
 It is safe to assume that New Workers wish that the delegates accommodations could be more on par with the dignity of their work But since that can't be arranged without great deal of unfarness hardly appro prate for the LIN people assume the role of the man who to dinner America is glad to have them here and will make them comfortable it it can. Meanwhile since they're going to stay, they might well right in and act like of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-20
Message to Stalin

The spirit of May Day in Moscow seemed somewhat mitarstic. Generassimo Stain order of the day cau oned the people that Eve must constantly be alert to look after the armed forces in defense of country One of the days notices Let's not permit the nstgators of to threaten the peaceful existence of natons
 But the spirit of Ilya Ehrenburg famous Russian jour- nalist, seemed pacfstic May Day. when he inter- viewed in New York Said Mr. Ehrenburg "In my country the people have much antpathy toward your country They suffered that the they want their families books To speak of against the Ameri cans is idiotic."
 Since Mir Ehrenburg often expresses the official Rus vew and he is being permitted to travel here non-miltary mission-which quite unusual-it may be assumed that his statement contradiction of Soviet policy.
 Yet Generassmo Stan several occasions has plant ed the fear of in the minds of his people, He has spoken of captastc encrcement and of preparing for any eventuay But from whom does he fear attack? It must be the United States for other country would dare challenge Russia aone would any other country make such challenge without American support.
 Therefore we hope that Mr. Ehrenburg will talk to enough Americans, plain citizens well officials to be able to take back to Premier San true account of Aer feeling which might be expressed in message para phrasing Mir. Ehrenburgs words:
 Tn country the people do not have much antipathy toward people, We did not suffer the Russians did Bat now that the is over, too want families books, To speak of against the Russians is kdiOtc."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-20
STATE PARK VACATIONS
lNeH York Heraldl

Conservation Commissioner Perry B. Duryea, is rather certain to be confirmed, we believe, in his fore cast, made from Albany this week, that New York States many camp sites in the Adirondacks and Cat Skills will be starting record break ing months when they open May 27 for a season lasting until Sept. Is. There are accomoda dations now for some two million persons, MT. Dur yea announced, and there is con- Struction under way which will ev- entually care for a million and 8 half more.
 With gas rationing no longer g restriction, with returned veterans experienced in outdoor living and ready to shoulder a pack, with hotels and boarding houses prom iSing to be so crowded as to turn away tourists, the millions of al- freSco guests Mr. Duryea is expect ing will doubtless appear to fill camp shelters and take advantage of tent sites, or at least to picnic for day in front of such a powder as rearS nightly at the public camp site known as "The Devils Tombstone" in the Catskills scenic Stony Glove.
 It is, of course, not only the Cats kill and Adirondack, state parks and public camp sites which will offer accomodations for this summers displaced vacationiSts. From the lake shores of Erie and Ontario to the beaches ol Long Island our states great system of public parks extends. Lake George, for instance, has 155 state-owned islands.
 Citizens of our state can well be proud of it's great park system and the opportunities for recreation it offers in a vast acreage and under scores of names. Among mountain peaks this summer there will be many who will sleep on and under spruce and balsam boughs for the first time, gaining health and en- joyment from the landlordship of the Conservation Department and the skilled and benevolent jurisdic- tion of the State Council of Parks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-20

world still is set up
 It happens after 47 years, which is quite contrast with the centuries other great powers have held other areas in colonial dependency and still hold them.
 It was at a great cost of American life that we recaptured the islands from the Japanese Now, so soon afterwards, We are freeing them in fulfilment of our pledge.
 The loyalty of Ghe Philippine people to the United States in the war was in itself, tribute to our stewardship. to our development of the islands AS Paul V. McNutt, United States high comms- sioner, pointed out in speech to the Overseas Writers Club here " the first historical instance Of colonial and especially alien people rallying without reservation, to the sovereign country" The entire world watched that with unabashed wonder" he said
 The example we setting by freeing the Phil lppines is causing some anxiety in the chanceeries Of the imperial and colonial powers and as well, seemingly, in that of another power which is stretching out to assume sovereignty over neghbor- ing nations meaning Russia We have given great hope to captive people restive under domination of big powers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-20
WE'LL BE SEEING YOU"

(NeW York Herald -Tribune)
 The curious relationship that exists between British and Amer lcanS-a little more than kin, per- haps, but certainly often less than kind-always complicates the prob lemS of the ambassadors whom the two peoples exchange. In the case of the Earl of Halifax this basic difficulty was compounded by the fact that he arrived in the United States at a time when Americans were acutely conscious of the role which Great Britain was playing as a bulwark against Nazi aggres. sion and acutely concerned over their own responsibilities in the premises. In that tense atmosphere the British Ambassador was fig ure of intense interest. It is not surprising that he felt, as he has phrased it, very much as I did, when, as very small boy, I went to school for the first time" The same careful appraisal, the same half-suspicious regard, which greets new boy at school was to be his portion.
 After five years it is not neces- sary to say that Lord Halifax bore himself we'll in his difficult post. But as he returns to England he will take with him something more than the consciousness of a task well done on behalf of his own country-he carries the respect and affection of the people among whom he worked during time of common danger and shared glory. He bore his burdens with dignity, without affectation and with an appreciation of the realities of the American scene which won a warm response. In the regret at the de- parture of Lord and Lady Halifax there is the consolation that they have promised to return as private citizens, and the American people join in replying to Lord Halifax's valedictory as ambassador in his own phrase: "We1l be seeing you"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-20

payroll deductions for health and welfare funds, it should also be broad enough to prohibit the check off of union dues by the employer. But the fact is that this clause intended to such sit nations.
 Any pupil in a junior high school civcs class who will take the trouble to read the Congressional reports for the period when the Wagner Act up for consideration, in 1885, will see at glance that this section does not apply to welfare funds.
 What t was intended to do was break up the old company union racket. Before the Wagner Act was passed it was the custom of some of the bigger and bladder employers to sponsor employees associations, dictate all the rules and pay for all the pcnics and then let that these workers were organized in in- dependent unions. In most instances, these company dominated unions got around all the rights of co-, lecttve bargaining The principal idea of the Wagner Act was to promote collective bargaining
 Tn the Senate report of May. 1885 there is full discussion of this company union section of the Wagner Act It sets forth specifically that there is no intent te nteFfere with penscnscr welfare plans.