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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
AFZ' Leader Asks Unions
To Back Friendly Solons

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-R-
The ALL Wednesday asked its
unions to form "non-partisan poll
teal committees to work for elec-
ton of congressman friendly to
labor.
AFL President William Green
suggested the committees in let
tiers TO ALL unions and state or
carnations accompanying an AL
analysis of the voting records OF
individual members of the house
and senate.
Green also is sending additional
letters specifically indorsing or op-
posing many congressman.
The CLIO has operated politically
through local CLIO political action
committees for some time and has
also issued a voting analysis of
congressman. However, the CLIO
has steered clear of endorsing or
opposing candidates from national
headquarters in favor of leaving
that function to the local C1O-PAC
committees.
The ALL declined to make pub
lie its separate analysis Of each in
cumbent in congress. The CLIO is
sued it's compilation several weeks
ago in a special supplement of its
newspaper. However, Green urged
in his letters that local ALL groups
give the AFL voting lists "as wide
publicity as possible"
e" respectfully request you ex-
anime this (voting) record care
fully" Green wrote. "Give it as
wide publicity as possible in the
congressional district in which you
are located.
Furthermore, I urge you to sup
plement this action by the selec-
ton of an nno-partisan political
committee for the purpose of bring
ing about the defeat of those can
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19

Technical Sergeant Emery G. Murray of 3O7 Hanover street has
been assigned to the local U. S. Army recruiting service, it W an
nounced yesterday by Capt. N. G. Cotte, officer in charge. Sergeant
Murray, a native of Wilmington, re-enisted here August "a after
having served more than five years with the Coast Artillery and Field
Artillery. He entered the Army with the .252nd Coast Artillery local
National guard unit, on Sept. 16, 1910. He. has served both in the
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
SCOTT STRESSES
FARMS FUTURE
Failure OF Vets To Seek
Agricultural Oppor-
tunities Cited

The 10 survivors of the MART
II, the ill-starred Norwegian tank
er which broke in half. during the
recent tropical hurricane, were in
very good spirits despite the
ordeal they went through, William
G. Broadfoot, Wilmington business
man and Norwegian vice counsel
for North Carolina, reported yes
terday after his return from More
head City, where the survivors
landed.
After he QUILTED them with
clothing and other personal gear,
the men went from Morehead City
to Rocky Mount by chartered bus
where they entrained for New
York, Broadfoot said. At New York
they were met by officials of the
Neptune Shipping company, chart
erers of the sunken vessel, who will
arrange their passage back to Nor
way, Broadfoot said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
DISTRICT ENGINEER
TO GIVE ADDRESS
AT SAVANNAH MEET

Hamilton E. Hicks, chief of the
design and specifications section
of the engineering division, Will
mington District Army Engineers
office, will address a session OF
public relations officers Of the
South Atlantic. division, U. S. En-
gineers in Savannah, Ca, to be
held between Sept. %, and Sept
rs, officials of the office mere an
nounced Wednesday. .
Hicks will speak on maintaining
relations between Engineer offici-
ais and civic and municipal lead
ers at the meeting, which will be
composed largely of public rela.
tons officers from each district ir
the division, and other officials.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
LIFE GUARDS PLAN
TO EXPAND SERVICE
AT CAROLINA BEACH

Life guards, employed at Caro-
lima Beach during the past season,
proposed improved life guard
service at the resort in a meeting
of the board of aldermen Tuesday
night, Mrs. Alice Strickland. the
resorts town clerk, said Wednes-
day.
The proposal was made in an
effort to maintain and continue
the safety record the beach has
had during the past years.
1t was suggested that one mile
OF the beach be under their pro.
lection during the. coming months,
Mrs. Strickland declared. The life
guards will endeavor to gair
Junior Chamber of Commerce fl
nancial assistance in the purchas,
ing of necessary equipment, she
added.
Wilmington Red Cross officials
present at the meeting, hailed thu
proposal of the added safety drive
Mrs. Strickland said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
RECORD AIR RUN
SOUGHT BY NAVY
"Truculent Turtle" To Fly
5000 Miles From Aus
tralia To Seattle

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18.-P)-
The Navy plans a 9,oOo-mile flight
"a long distance record-from
Australia to the United States in a
~twin-engine flying boat, it was an
nounced Wednesday.
The "Truculent Turtle" a Lock
heed long range Navy P2V Nep-
tune, will take off "late this
month" from Perth, Australia, and
fly the great circle route to Seattle,
the Navy said. It is expected to
take A hours. The plane has been
altered to carry an extra load of
gasoline.
Vice Adm. Arthur w. Radford,
deputy chief of Naval operations,
limited the plane might go farther
than 5000 miles when he told a
reporter that the destination of
the plane was not fixed, although
the flight will be directed to cross
the West Coast near Seattle.
Complete latitude has been
given to the pilot" he said. HE
car continue after he reaches the
West Coast, just as he thinks
best"
Endurance Test
While describing the flight as a
test of Hplane endurance and pilot
fatigue" and disclaiming that it is
primarily a long-distance record
attempt, Admiral Radford conced-
ed that successful completion of
the trip as far as Seattle would top
the previous record flight of a little
more than 5000 miles made in an
Army BIO from Guam to Wash
ington.
The purpose of the flight, Rad
ford added, is three-fold: To test
methods of extending patrol planes
ranges; to evaluate a new method
of navigation; and to study crew
endurance and fatigue on extended
flights.
The army has been waiting for
good weather for several weeks
to try to lift a B-29 over the north
polar regions in a 10, 900 mile flight
from Hawaii to Cairo.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19

didates for reelection to congress
who, the records shows, were your
enemies, who voted against you
and in favor of anti-labor legis.a-
|tion.
Il urge you to organize effective
ly for the election of labor's friends
to congress and the defeat of its
enemies"
The AFL voting compilation re
viewed each congressman's re-
cord for as long as he has served
in congress. Many of the roll call
votes cited in the 1856 session
were the same as those used in the
C1O compilation, such as labor
control bills and OPA and housing
legislation. The only foreign policy
issue the ALL used was the
British loan, which it favored.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
IA7CEES SPONSOR
FORUM PROGRAM
FIRST In Series Set For
September rs On
Sales Tax

r,e first in a series of pub.
,.,r,s on questions of public i'm
lance is scheduled for Thurs
r. September rs, in New Han
~ High school auditorium under
T.. sponsorship of the Whining
1unior Chamber of Commerce.
I'M W. Jenkins, chairman of the
.,ic clubs government affairs
.,mmittee, stated last night that
T.. first forum will discuss the
y,rth Carolina sales tax.
New Hanover's representatives in
No forthcoming legislature, Alton
, Lennon and +. M. Kermon, will
4. two of the four participants
h The forum, jenkins said.
completing the panel will be two
ncal business men who will be
.rnounced at a later date. Like
wise a keynote speaker will be
,,lected for the occasion.
+. A. Pattrill has been named
1t moderator for the forum.
The original program, scheduled
h start at 7:30 p. m. will last ap-
intimately one and a half hours.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
DODGERS VOTE FULL
SHARES TO PLAYERS

BROOKLYN, Sept. 18-R-The
Brooklyn Dodgers, still in a hot
fight for the pennant, Wednesday
announced their division of the
world series spoils and, with
characteristic generosity, voted full
shares to % players.
Also in the full share list were
Manager Leo Qu-ocher, Coaches
Charley Dresser and John Corri-
den, DR.. Harold Wendler, trainer;
Harold Parrot, road secretary;
Dan Comorfo-d, clubhouse custo-
dian, and his assistant, John Grit
fifth.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
FATAL CRASH

SEATTLE, Sept. 18-tP)-A Navy
ply flying boat, missing since
Monday with eight men aboard
was found wrecked in the foot
hills, Is miles northeast Of here
late Wednesday. The crew OF q
Navy jeep, searching for the plane.
reported by radio that all aboard
were dead.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
BILL TERRY TALKED
FOR POSITION WITH
CINCINNATI REDLEGS

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 1872
William H. (Bll) Terry says he
has been approached by a syndi.
cate which wants to buy the Gin.
cinnati Reds and he has told the
group he is definitely Interested
in becoming the clubs genera,
manager.
Terry, who led the Giants to
three pennants, said he had been
communicated with by Harry
Hartman, a Cincinnati radio ex-
ecutive, whom he had known 'for
a long time"
He declined to identify furthe-
the Cincinnati interests reported
trying to purchase the National
league club.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-09-19
Battleship Oklahoma
For Sale Al Scrap

HONOLULU, Sept. 1s-P-The
be sold across the counter for
scrap.
The venerable fighting lady, sunk
during the Pearl Harbor attack
and raised almost two years later,
will be sold "as and where she is"
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
RAINBOW

Tus+ q can a rainbow after heaVy oo"IpouA
 bicb soaks our skins must see ray or nope TOT eventual victory in struggle for full III tne Jacision of the United States Supreme Court Se@reoaton on interstate buses. This event marks d tnm1h for the democratic forces in our nation It ln-
 gorates all decent Americans because 1t IS another sep toward removal that secondclass citizenship Tor he Noo neonle which created color-caste system Io t variance with the fundamental pr1nclples ol oe- mocracy. ., .. o,,,+~,, ;s osneciaI- r to the National Association for the Aovahce
 nt of Colored People for such Fundamental vctory fr civi1 rights as the Supreme Court dec1son for that Organization Governor William H. HasuG ol e Viroin Islands and Thurgood Marshall argued te case upon which the decision was made Every menner me- a belned to finance cost of the litigation More VIC tories over Jim oppression only be won to tne extent that the NAACP is supported by the masses or Negro Americans Enlightened senterest alone should prompt every Negro to join the NAACP to say nothng of his moral obligation to combat the evils o ds criminaon and racial prejudice Better race relations would likewise be promoted by the endeavor o every N- gro persuade at least of his white feow-cltlzens to become member of the organization
 The nomination of Hon. Fred M. V1nson Secretary or inc as Chief Justice by President Harry S
 man is not ominous despite the fact that Mr. Vmson halls from Kentucky and that commentators have sought to disparage him (by mpcation) because he was once a smalI-town lawyer. Neither of those two points IS worthy consideration when reflects that Mr. Vim son has the reputation of being a liberal
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
THE HARTFORD RENAISSANCE

Our population in Hartford is undoubtedly entering
 renaissance period far it's interest and determna tion be integral part of the city life concerned This awakening is being manifested in new spirit ot awareness that with it the inclination to act And this is fine indication because it that we have at least distinguish the difference between mere existence and living.
 There is good to feel that this new spirit Is one of the bproducs of experience that taught us many lessons Segregated armed forces and preJudced industry that fought bitterly to prevent and wo- men helping with the effort rather con- vincing information for great many people, First and foremost it taught them that group in America can live decentIy and successfully unto itself Thus time that they forced into such position wfuly accept such second class status they dearly for the
 Now face the future and the general turmoil of period with this information tucked in the back of minds It will dividends in direct proportion able to wisely and discriminate ingly But if forget it. this spirit of renaissance will die at the roots.
 Of course, some people did not learn anything during the War and therefore they still doing business at the old stand They have exactly the red banda handkerchief their head that they have for That would not be half bad except for the fact that they trying to sell them to other people.
 We used to call such characters Uncle Toms and be very tolerant of their activities But today they only be classified public enemies and should be counten anced for moment It is time to tell them in n uncertain terms that do not be sold river separate and different for anybodys personal welfare.
 This must be the perrneating spirit of Hartford's Renaissance!
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
HARTFORD'S EAST SIDE

One of Hartford's toughest problems is that of ing up the East Side The solution of that problem lies in the people who live there especially in what many citizens call the Bottom. great of the Negroes live in that section of Hartfords better citizens; the other hand there great many who parasitic lazy, without ambton and with mo desire of ever betterng their living conditions These persons are holding back the of those in the community who want to clean up the entire neighborhood.
 One way which to bring these non-progresslves to
 point of realizing their demoralizng affect on the Wnoe community is to focus city-wde spotlight on them. The CHRONICLE will stay this project and contlnue to agitae until definite results shown We Will have photographs interviews meetings and every thing else that get into the hearts and souls or the people in that community. . :. ~
 Little do many of realize that this community 1a Gan be of the most powerful in the cty e o b of the East Sides evils the Bottom will also become outstanding as "Buzz Saw for the scores or ouslness enterprises there important to know that there are a number of Negro businesses many Jewish ana Italian businesses and others and because of the huge Negro population should be at least one Negro m one of these establishments There should be an Ade man from that ward that is Negro. There are 1ooi things that can be if the liquor and gambling ana
 vice and other corruption will to occupy the oodes minds and souls of the people.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Southern Papers Insult Negroes

Chicago-The policy of South ern newspapers in regard to Ne groes causes reporters more wor- ry and bewilderment than any other part of their jobs.
 Although Negroes may be called Aunt and Uncle, they cannot be called MT. and Mrs. or Miss, says Eldon Roark in "How Dixie News papers Handle The Negro" in the June issue of Negro Digest.
 "This has been a strict rule from the beginning of Southern journalism and the only exceptions to it today are being made in the case of Mrs. Roosevelt's syndicat- ed column"
 "Aunt" and "Uncle" are terms Southerners give to well-behaved Negroes who 'know their place and are getting along in years. In time Aunt Fanny may be promot- ed to Nanny, but Uncle Henry can never become Daddy"
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT THAT BENEFITS THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE
 STATE

Booker T. Washington, who wa:
 recently elected to the Hall O:
 Fame, was a man of whom i
 might truthfully be said, Y" he hac
 single idea in which he fervent
 ly and passionately believed.
 With his deep instinct and uner
 ring foresight, he saw that tho
 land offered the truest salvation
 to his people, and he dedicated hi:
 life to teaching the skills that would enable them to reap an in. creasing richer harvest of inde. pendence and self-respect. Today with the emphasis on urbanity anC culture, there are many who would disclaim his distinction as the greatest Negro educator in his tory.
 Whatever your opinion of Book CT T. Washington, you cannot dis agree with the truth of his philos- ophy that it is the duty of every man to learn to be better than he is. There are too many of us who are temperamentally and physical ly unsuited for the vigorous life in the land, and yet most of us who elect to live the life in the big cities are proving daily that we are temperamentally and physical ly unsuited for the problems we must face.
 By the standards with which we city life is the highest form of existence, yet the lowest evidences of human behaviour come from the cities. Admittedly the conveniences that make living seem comparatively like a sojourn in Paradise, abound in the cities, but then the most horrible ex- amples of our concealed barbaric tendencies also show up greatest in the cities. Perhaps, at the ex- pense of over-simplification, it can be said that the greatest single difference between the citified and areas is that in the cities, more people crowd together in less space than is the case in strictly rural areas.
 In Washington's Teaching
 What Booker T. Washington taught had it's Limitations. It pre- race of people who would have to work their way up from the bottom, and he sought to prepare them to provide for themselves the things they would need. For a time he was successful in proving that there is dignity in hard work, and Negro farmers sought eagerly to learn the tricks and the skills that would give them a greater yield.
 As other generations came on
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15

stant effort to be better understood by other races, through education of ourselves and others, helping us to know and be properly proud of our history and achievements; to install, foster and enhance a sense of civic responsibility, wherever we live, work, or carry on our social contacts, to work with all groups within our home town areas, who are helping to make that place a better place for all to live, to feel a personal and civic pride in the use we make of our ballot, for ourselves and others less fortunate And lastly, to take an active part in the field of veteran rehabilita- tion in all it's many phases.
 Surely a program of such vast proportions must necessarily re- quire the sincere interest and earnest efforts of all our people, and it is up to all of us to do our part in whatever way we can be of service.
 Join your local branch, NAACP, today, and work in the field in which you are most interested, or wherever your particular talents will be most effective; urge the lodge, church, or club group to which you may belong, to take an active part, working with com mittees within the local NAACP set-up; sacrifices a bit of your time, and feel the glow that comes only when we feel and know that we are making a direct contribu- tion to a better America.
 The future depend on YOU, yours the decison, as to whether your children, and your children's children, shall have and live, a better life, and have. it more abundantly.
 JOIN YOUR LOCAL NAACP TO-DAY.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
NAACP Is Your Responsibility

Charles A. Hubbard, Secretary, New Haven, Conn. Branch, NAACP
 The 1946 membership campaign of the New Haven branch of the National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored People is now in full swing, and again it is brought home to me, how very little personal responsibility is felt by the great mass of Negroes to- ward the success of the program of the NAACP.
 For over 35 years, the NAACP has borne the brunt of the fight to help the Negro, the Catholic, the Jew and other minority groups, to attain and maintain a full, un- conditional and dignified citizen ship status, to secure and safe guard the civil rights of all Amer jeans, and to raise the educational and cultural levels of the great mass of the American people fall ing in the lower income groups.
 The program embraces the col lection and dissemination of all news vital to our well-being and safety, news, quite often deleted from the American press, or de- liberately distorted the constant watch over educational procedures, teaching and counselling methods, and always seeking to include in American text books, the very vii tai, dramatic and heroic role, played by the Negro in the build ing of America. Housing, always so important to us all, and through the medium of better housing, the raising of health standards throughout the nation; legislation, the means by which we can raise ourselves by our boot straps, minor miracles have been performed through this medium, it is perhaps our most potent wea- pon for ultimate, complete, inte- grafton.
 Problems of labor and industry, equalization of wages, equality of job opportunity, improved work
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
MAIL BOX
To the editor:

10 the eO1Cor:
 Knowing that certain miscon- captions have been circulated among the public regarding the impeding Maritime strike, as 8 merchant seaman I believe that our case has been greatly mis- represented. The basic point is that we do not receive a living wage. While the cost of living has been soaring our wages have de preciated from their war time level.
 When the war began in 1889. the wages paid merchant seamen was from two to three dollars per day. This did not vary for two years until 1941 when the ships started entering the war zones. Then we were given a 100 percent bonus which had the affect of rais- ing our wages four to six dollars per day. Considering that we did not receive any special privileges, this sum was inefficient to main tain a home. During those years we made an unconditional pledge that there would be no strikes or labor stoppages. A pledge which we never broke. During those war years thousands of merchant sea- men lost their lives, thousands more were crippled and many more suffered broken health from ex- posture in open life boats and in prison camps. Except for the five thousand dollars insurance paid when a man lost his life, those men received no compensation whatsoever. The government has been reluctant to do anything about it, even to the extent of re- fusing us full social security pro- tection. However, we did not sail those ships in the hope of none tary gains but under the realiza- tion that we had to win the war and that it was the obligation of every citizen to help gain victory. Now that the war is over we are endeavoring to obtain decent living wage under favorable work ing conditions. We seamen do not want to strike if our reasonable demands can be settled ambicaly. However, if we are forced out on strike, we will keep our pledge to keep the troop transports and relief ships sailing.
 Sincerely,
 PAUL BECK A Merchant Marine Radio Officer P. S. I sincerely hope that you will print this in your public letters column so that the public may learn our side of the story.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
CANDID CORNER

actually got on Tojo's tail; nor but, by the grace of God, we got Tojo before the Japs got Albert. But Cautious" says while Albert held the line for Democracy on the Jap anese front, he was holding the line also: The line of reaction to make the Home Front safe for the Associated Industries, the Shattucks, and the Hunts.
 As a reward for his heroic ser- vice (torpedoing the FEPC) Cool idge's Tory Masters would now award him the Lieutenant Cover norship. No Party can live half Tory and half Liberal. The re- dictionaries do not want a man who believes in Fair Employment Practices. The want Good Old Cautious" who will go out of his way anytime to keep the common people under the heel of the in- dustrialist.
 Albert Cole believes in Fair Elm ployment Practices for all men. With a vote for Cole on June Is the rank and file of the Republi- can Party can erase once and for all the rotten core of reaction that is sapping the life of the Grand Old Party in Massachusetts.
 So, let's rally around the polls, boys and girls. Mark your crosses beside the names of liberal Repub- licans and thus refurbish the Re- publican Party.