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Arizona sun., 1947-04-18

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10
Police today were hunting for a
man with a strong Southern
drawl'' who deliberately shot and
killed James D. Slater, 20, Negro
merchant marine cook.
The shooting occurred this morn
ing in the international Settle
ment in front of the Chinese
Cellar, 140 Columbus ave. Slater,
member of the National Mari
time Union, living at 1T O'Far-
rell St., was dead when the am
bulance arrived.
Harding MCGUIRE of the district
attorneys office said according
to witnesses still leaning against
the doorway when the Southerner
came abrest of him and made
some disparaging remark" It is
not clear whether there had been
any previous quarrel between
them.
The killer, according to by
stander Frank CALI, wore "blue
sports coat. was bareheaded and
spoke with strong Southern ac-
cent"
He shouted at Slater 'T've had
enough of this :" and pulled
out o revolver. He shot the young
Negro through the chest and alb
dOmen at close range and es-
capped down Columbus avenue.
| AS hundreds of spectators
watched, Slater tried to run after
the killer but collapsed at near
! by filling station. After he was
shot Slater pulled small clasp
knife from his pocket. It was found
unopened in his fist when he
died.
Police inspectors Tom Cahill and
Frank Ahearn, assigned to the
case said they were following up
several good leads"
Slater had been shipping out of
the NMU dispatching hall in San
Francisco for the past two years
as cook. He was remembered
there as a 'lilxable, pleasant young
fellow" who was at the hall Tues
day of this week.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
PhoneG Group
Replies To
Co. Charges

The telephone unions today an
swered the Bell Systems adver-
tisements in local papers addressed
to telephone users and the gen.
eral public.
Hugh T. Murphy, Phoenix strike
director issued the following state
ment:
1--WE have been on strikes against
the billion dollar telephone mon
oply for over a week. We have
been forced to disrupt your SER
vice because we have been unable
to obtain justice. We are ordinary
working citizens like yourselves.
"It is with regret that we have
caused you discomfort or inconver-
ience. We struck only because we
had no alternative.
During the strike and for
months before it, our representa-
tives have sought to deal with the
companies. They have not yet OBJ
tanned a reasonable offer. Our
case is simple. We seek the dig
nifty of business-like relations with
the companies and an honest bar
gain. We want fair wages and
union conditions. The telephone
employees have served the public
well. Our demands are just. Good
wages and conditions are necessary
for good telephone service.
1--WE intend to obtain justice.
Should we be forced to continue
our strike to obtain an honorable
settlement, an even more greatly
curtailed service will be inevitable.
Already, the telephone servcie is
deteriorating for lack of proper
maintenance and trained person.
mel.
1--WE ask that the general public
aid us in obtaining justice and a
decent settlement. The opinion of
the general public counts with the
company. Not even the almighty
telephone company will stand
against public sentiment. We ask
the public to intervene in our be-
half. Every real American citi-
zen should demand a settlement
that will give us square deal.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
Report Forms Being
Mailed To Veterans
This Week Important

An important report form is
being mailed this week by the Vet
erans Administration to thousands
of Arizona veteran-students at
tending High Schools, Junior and
State Colleges, and the University
under the CT Bill, DR.. c. K. Davis,
Chief of Vocational Rehabilitation
and Education of the Phoenix Re-
gional Office, announced today.
This form is a combination wage
report and notice of intention as
to whether the veteran plans to
continue in training for one or
both summer school sessions. The
usual wage report for the second
semester will not be mailed to vet
eran-students attending these in
stitutions, since that information
is included on the combination
form, DR.. Davis said. Request for
leave of absence between the regu-
lar and summer session also is in
cluded on the report.
Prior approval of the VA and is
suance of a supplemental certifi-
cate of eligibility are necessary for
a change of educational institu-
tions, he pointed out. Veteran-stu-
dents planning summer courses at
the school they are now attending
do not need a supplemental certi-
ficate, but must fill out the report
showing their intention, so sub
sistence allowances may be con-
tinued.
DR.. Davis warned that this re-
port must be received by the VA
Regional Office no later than May
10, or subsistence payments for the
month of May will be suspended
and the veteran will not be paid
further allowances or reentered
into training with subsistence pay
ments, pending receipt of the re-
port.
VA training officers at the edu-
cational institutions have supply
of report forms for any veterans
who do not receive them by mail,
and will assist veterans in COM
pleting them, DR.. Davis said. He
explained that this form is not
required for on-the-job or appren-
ticeship trainees, or those attend
ing educational institutions which
do not operate on term or semes-
ter basis.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
...D0 YOU REMEMBER -.

at q local rest home, after ap-
proximately d years confinement.
Socials: A farewell party given
by Miss Sue Redeau and Sgt. Eu-
gene Walker for 3 Luke Field
Soldiers who were being dis
charged from the army, Sgts. Bill
Mills, Rountree and Smith.
Juliette Derricotts making final
plans for a picnic to be at South
Mountains, at the home of Mrs.
Genevive Harper. Mrs. Hattie
Scott, hostess to Women's Society
of Chistian Service. Because OF
unforeseen circumstances, Les Da-
mes Charments postpone dance. :.
Virginia Barber, Evelyn Mack, and
Lois Davis returned to L. A. after
visiting parents in Phoenix.
Delegates to attend Elks Pacific
States Association in Stocton, Calf.
May 25,-26 and 81 are Charles
Patterson, Ben Nicholson, Glenn
Mallory, Arthur Arbow, and Ernest
Walker. Daughters of Tabor,
No. 30 were honored by the pres
ence of the Grand High Preceptess,
who obligated five new members,
at regular meeting, April 10. Mr..
w. A. Robinson, Principal of Car
yer High School, was the guest
speaker at this weeks meeting of
the Interdenominational Minister
ial Alliance. Rev. L. B. Nelson,
speaker at N. A. A. G.. P. meeting,
his subject, "The FEPC for
whom?". Last but not Least
"Bochat" receives a much needed
bath after an encounter with exit
ty" Skunks. Remember?
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
MurieI Lester To
Speak In Phoenix

Straight from the ruins of
Europe and Asia, Christendom's
Lady Minister of Peace, Muriel
Lester, founder of Kingsley Hall
in London's East End, International
Secretary of the Fellowship of Re-
conciliation, and author of many
books, will speak in Phoenix Satur-
day evening at 7:30, at the Central
Methodist Church, 701 North Cen
, trail avenue.
She is now on her way around
the world on a continuing ministry
of Peace, having just arrived from
India and China. In India, she
visited the frontier states and riot
ing centers for three months under
the personal direction of Gandhi.
One of the most thrilling and
authentic speakers of the day.
The public is cordially invited.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
LOCAL YOUTHS
ORGANIZE NAACp

The Youth Council of the N A
A c P was organized Wednesday
night, April 16, at the home of DR..
R. B. Phillips. The meeting was
held for organizational purposes
and the election of affairs for the
coming year.
Officers elected were as follows:
President, Travis Williams; vice
president, Rushia Fellows; secre-
tary, Rosemary Phillips; treasurer,
Helen Chappelle.
Committees appointed wei e:
Membership Committee, Thomas
Dickey, chairman; Publicity Com
mittee, Emmett Chappelle, chair
man.
The Youth Council has plans for
a great program in Phoenix.
--E. c. CHAPPELLE,
Publicity Chairman.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
Woman Suttumbs
To Long Illness

Mrs. Louise Helms, 78, died in
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Tillie Turner, April II. Mrs.
Helms had been ill since 1913, but
became seriously i'll Friday, April
9th. She came from Galveston,
Texas to Phoenix in 1916. She is
survived by one daughter and one
son, Mrs. Tillie Turner, and Mr..
Robert Helms, six grandchildren,
three nephews and four nieces.
Final rites were held Tuesday,
April IS, at 1 pm.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18

Washington, D. C.-Highlighting
the West Virginia State College
recognition of Army Week Marcus
Ray, Civilian Aide to the Secretary
of War, last week addressed the
college student body which had
been earlier given demonstra-
ton of the Army's new recoilless-
rifle and a medium tank by de-
tachment of Negro troops from FIT.
Knox, Ky.
Mr.. Ray paid tribute to the SER
ious nature of the civilian tribute
to the Army during the week and
commented pointedly on the part
which the Negro has played in the
Army during the last war. De-
claring that he felt "the future of
the Negro in the Army is closely
paralleled by his future in Amer
lea" Mr.. Ray said "The Negro,
feeling himself unwanted because
Of unproven battle qualifications
or preconceived prejudices, has
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
Relief Fund For
Phone Workers

The Telephone Workers Re
lief Committee appeals to the
public, members of labor or
CARNATIONS, and local unions
for contributions. There are
675 telephone workers in PhOe-
nix on strike. They are new
members of the trade union
movement. Their strike is JUS
titled and their cause a worthy
one. ALI A. F. of L. members
and locals should respond to
their appeal. They have not
had time to build up financial
reserves. Some day we may
need their help. Already the
financial situation of some of
these strikers is critical. Make
checks payable to Telephone
Workers Relief Fund, and mail
them to Hugh T. Murphy, Treas
urer, 7O9 N. 4th Street, PhOe-
nix, Arizona.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
BE SURE TO READ
'THE PEOPLE SPEAK"
ON PAGE FIVE

Editors Note:-This Column will
be an added feature for the
pleasure of our growing family
of readers thet they may review
the events of the passing years.
Eastlake parks new band shell,
which is nearing completion, will
be inspected by city officials within
the next few days. Alpha Sigma
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority of Phoenix, is making
plans of the entertainment of the
Far Western Regional Conference
to be held in Phoenix from, April
10, to April 21. DR.. Lowell c.
Wormley, local physician since
1st of this year, was admitted as
a m m ber of the Maricopa
County Medical Society this week.
Booker T. Washington Schools
presentation of Mantaye and Sac
armonlin's Opretta, "The Royal
Playmate" was pronounced a sue
cess by the general public who
showed their appreciation by fill
ing the auditorium, at the Monroe
School where it was presented, to
its capacity on both nights.
Deaths: Funeral services were
held last Tuesday, at 2 o'clock from
the First Colored Baptist Church
for Mrs. Mary Sheridan, who died
Thursday morning, April 4. A
resident of Phoenix for 81 years,
Mrs. Lessie Thompson, 54 died at
her home, 1925 So. 18th Ave-,
April a, from a brain hemorrhage
Mr.. Jake Harrington, 70 years
of Mesa, died Thursday, April 4,
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
Park Department
To Dedicate Shell

The city parks and playground
department, will dedicate the new
reconstructed shell at Eastlake
park, Sunday, May 4, 1947, at 800
pm. Mayor Ray Busey will be the
principal speaker. Several choirs
of the city will furnish the music,
along with the Carver High school
band, and glee club. All civic.
Fraternal, and religious organiza-
tions have been invited to take
part on the program. The public
is invited to attend.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
Amateur Night

Boys and girls, the recreation
department will give you an op-
portunity to show off your talent
in an amateur program to be held
at the Eastlake Band Shell, Thurs
day night, April 24,at 500 pm.
Prizes win be given for the best
talent. For further details see Will
liam Johnson at Eastlake Park.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18

quarter was 34,158, and of women,
was 1882.
New applications for work for
March totaled 4,559; for February
1880; and averaged, for the first
quarter of the year, $3.50.
At the Phoenix local Employ
ment Service office, according to
H. C. Johansen, Manager, 1,O2(
placements were made in March
and 903 in February. OF these
placements, 374 were those of vet
erans. At the end of March 6,521
active applications were on file in
this office, as compared with 6,1Sa
applications in February.
New applications filed in March
numbered 2,473, as compared with
2,486 in February.
Arizona sun., 1947-04-18
Early Braggs Dies
lin Local Hospital

Early Braggs, "a, died in a local
hospital Tuesday morning. He had
been ill about three months. He
came from Colorado Springs to
Phoenix about five years ago. He
was said to be employed as care
taker at Matthew Henson before
taking ill. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Mittie Braggs, and Z
children, five boys and two girls.
Final rites are pending.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
TOWN OF CLINTON
CONTINUES FIGHT
Municipality Asks Supreme
Court For Rehearing OF
Ross Case

RALEIGH, Jan. 3 - () - The
town of Clinton Friday continued
its fight to prevent Guy R. Ross
from operating a tobacco ware,
house in violation OF a town zon.
ing ordinance by petitioning the
State Supreme court for a rehear.
ing Of the case.
The Supreme court in an opin-
ion handed down on November 20
Dissolved a restraining order issued
by Supreme Court Judge Leo Carr
which prevented Ross from operat-
ing his warehouse in violation of
the ordinance.
The petition for %rehearing filed
Friday was addressed to Chief
Justice w. P. Stacy and Assoc
late Justice J. Wallace Winborne
who will decide whether or not the
case will be reheard.
In its November 20 opinion, the
court dissolved the restraining
order but did not rule on concti.
tutionality of the zoning ordinance
which would have to be tested
when the tobacco markets open
next year by an arrest for viola
ton, a trial in the courts and an
ultimate appeal to the Supreme
court.
The town of Clinton now finds
itself helpless to protect the lives
and property of its citizens from a
real and threatened calamity -
that of destruction by fire." the
petition for rehearing said.
"In addition the towns long
range plans for an orderly develop
ment of its new industry - the to-
bacco market - are struck down.
THE consequence Of waiting IN
til another tobacco season, the
indictment and conviction of the
defendant when he opens his ware
house in violation of the act and
the ensuing delay until the validity
Of the ordinance can be passed
upon by this court might be too
tragic to risk"
The petition said that the opera
ton of Ross warehouse near the
heart of the city caused such a
congestion of traffic that fire
fighting equipment could not move
through the streets, and that the
"effect of operating this warehouse
at this point is the same as though
the defendant personally went out
into the street and erected bar.
riers preventing the passage of
firefighting equipment"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
NewE Employment Service
Head Starts Duties Here

W. H. Powell has taken over the
management of the local office of
the North Carolina State Employ
ment service. He fills the vacancy
created when H. M. Hinkle resign
ed the position here to become field
representative for the state vet.
Grams employment service.
Powell, who prior to his present
position managed the Eliza
beth City office, today said he was
seeking a home here and will make
Wilmington his permanent resi-
dence.
Formerly connected with the
Durham Life insurance company,
Powell entered federal work in
Oct. 1914, in Raleigh, before NOV
ing to Elizabeth city. He is a World
War l veteran, a member of the
Kiwanis club, and a member OF
the American Legion.
Powell assumes command of the
local employment office, at a time
when the unemployment situation
in Wilmington looks considerably
brighter than it has for many
months, according to Hinkle.
I'VE should be very optimistic"
Hinkle said, comparing Whining
ton today with the normal pre-war
Wilmington, it's %heartening to find
that industrial employment has
doubled. In 1889 there were $500
persons so employed, and today we
have 7,400 so it may be said the
industrial population Of the city
has doubled"
Hinkle pointed out that despite
the loss of 5000 shipyard workers,
and several hundred airbase
civilian personnel, there was only
an increase of some 1,400 unem-
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
Costin Hostess
To Columbia Club

The Columbia club of Willard
held their annual Christmas party
recently at the home of Mrs. J. L.
Costin with fourteen members and
Mrs. C. L. Pope, a visitor, of Pen
derlea present, Mrs. Melvin Boone,
a new member, was indicted.
Mrs. Glendon Wells, the presi-
dent, called the meeting to order
and opened with singing of ''Silent
Night, Holy Night" The minutes
of the last meeting were read by
the secretary, Mrs. Frank Savage
and Mrs. Bette Devane read ap-
propriate passages from the Bible
and Mrs. Davis Halves read the
prayer. Mrs. Leo Eakins and Mrs.
Glendon Wells were also on the
program. Names were drawn and
gifts exchanged with a special gift
for Mrs. Frances Register, the
home demonstration agent and a
recent bride.
A fruit salad with whipped
cream, fruit cake and coffee were
served by the hostess.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
GUARD SHIPS
SPEEDING TO HELP
STRICKEN VESSEL

BOSTON,, Jan. s. up Three
Coast Guard cutters sped toward
Davis Shoal near Nantucket island
Friday night to the aid of the Pan
amanian freighter S. S. Kotar
which flashed an S. o. S. signal
heard in Boston.
Coast Guardsmen said they had
fixed the position of the 3,678-ton
vessel as at Davis South shoal,
about Is miles Northeast of Nam
tn = " :~oA~-:-
"She is believed to be aground"
the y 49,. euara Teporteo, but we
do net yet know the extent of her
trouble"
The Weather bureau said "'dense
fog probably surrounded the area,
although easterly winds in the re-
gion were described as light"
Cutters from Woods Hole. Port.
land, Me-, and Cape Cod Canal
were ordered to the scene by Coast
Guard Air-Sea Rescue headquar-
tiers in Boston.
The home port and destination
of the Kotar were not known.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
WE THE WOMEN
Straight Thinking, Nc Short Cuts

solution they jump to the conclusion
that divorce is the logical answer.
Observation - unhappy. Conclu-
sion - divorce. That is the short,
short story that leads one couple
after another to the divorce courts.
If they knew how to think, or
even realized that there are more
than two steps to solving any prob
EN-, divorce probably wouldn't be
so often and SO quickly decided
upon by one or the other partner,
or both.
But nobody bothers to teach
young people how to think.
Schools don't, and most parents
aren't skilled enough at straight
thinking, themselves, to offer their
kids a formula.
And until they learn how to
think their problems through,
young people aren't capable of
successfully meeting the daily
challenges of marriage. That is
why SO many of them call it quits.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04

turned to Knoxville, Tenn, to the
tobacco market.
MI. and Mrs. A. Xix Powell are
home after several weeks spent in
Lexington, KY, and Hot Springs,
Ark.
DR.. Carl Townsend and family
Of Raleigh, DR.. o. T. Finklea and
family of Florence, S. c., MI. and
Mrs. R. C. Wells and two daugh-
tiers of Florence we're guests q
Mrs. B. L. Townsend on Thursday
of last week.
Mrs. John Cole and daughter,
Annette, and Mrs. Nettie Maud
Adams Of Conway, S. c.. were
visitors on Friday in the home Of
DR.. and Mrs. l.. D. Floyd, Miss
Trixie Yates and Mrs. Clara
Nance.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Waller have
returned from a weeks visit to St.
Petersburg, Fla.
Miss Miriam Bailey left on Sat-
urday to resume her studies at
Salem college after spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy l.. Bailey.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04

ployed persons in Wilmington owe
the Jan l, 1916 figure.
This is true despite a return of
about 10000 veterans" he declar-
ed, adding that barring a national
depression, Wilmington will get its
share of construction, materials
which in turn will brighten the fu-
ture of the city.
Summing up the past years &C
tivity within the city, Hinkle said
an official of n of the largest
textile firms in North Carolina told
him Wilmington was the most fav-
orable spot for industrial develop
ment in the entire state.
TOO many people are ready to
see failure" Hinkle went on, 1--WE
haven't failed to get the deepened
Cape Fear river channel, and we
haven't failed to get improvements
at Bluethenthal airport, and we
haven't failed to put more and
more men to work"
Hinkle cited the expansion plans
of fertilizer companies locally, and
the plans for added construction
by Sinclair Oil company, and So
cony oil company. He said these
plans show the firms have conf
dence in Wilmington.
The former NOES manager was
comforting today with Powell, and
Henry Shepherd, area supervisor.
Shepherd indicated Hinkle will con-
tinue to make the Wilmington Of
flee his headquarters, but his
duties will cover much Of South
eastern North Carolina.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
Cheatham,
Harry James
To Wed Soon

The following invitations have
been received in the city:
Mr.. and Mrs. William Thomas
Cheatham
request the honour of your
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Dolores Holt
to
Mr.. Harry Copp James
Saturday, the eighteenth of
January
at eight o'clock
Church of the Holy Comforter
Burlington, North Carolina.
Enclosed cards read: Reception
Immediately following the cere-
mony, 903 West Davis street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04

a decline in the warmth of Amer
lean feeling toward Russia. 1t
conceded with Russian demands
made during the United Nations
Charter conference in San Fran
cisco.
Then when Russia came into
the war against Japan confidence
in MoscoW's intentions concern
ing us rose again.
In view of the gyrations Of opin-
ion in the past, it should be borne
in mind that the latest poll re-
suits reflect the situation only as
of late December, and may prove
no guide to what sentiment will
be like a month from now or two
months from now. There will be
a meeting in Moscow in March
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
POLICE SEEKING
DRIVER FOLLOWING
ACCIDENT HERE

Wilmington police last night were
on the lookout for the operator of
an auto which struck a 1887
Chevrolet driven by Robert S.
Matthews, Jr., senior contact rep
resentative of the local office,
veterans administration, at the
corner of eighth and Princess
street and left the scene without
stopping.
Matthews, whose car suffered
damage estimated at 5000, told
police he was travelling east on
Princess street about eight o'clock
last night when a vehicle suddenly
swerved toward him and crashed
into the left side of his car.
He said the unknown driver left
the scene without stopping.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04
BY RUTH

DR. WILLIAM ]. REILLY, who
heads a New York organization
known as the National Institute for
Straight Thinking, says the trouble
with most of us is that we don't
know how to think straight.
Instead of taking time to 90
through four steps observation,
definition of the problem, examina-
ton of a possible solution and ar
rival at a conclusion - DIR. Reilly
maintains that the average man
or woman starts with number one,
observation, and then "merrily
hops to number four, arrival at a
conclusion"
Doesn't our high divorce rate
bear out the truth Of his indict-
ment?
Many a young husband and wife
observe that their marriage isn't
making them as happy as they ex-
pected it to, and then without find
ing out what the real trouble is
and trying to work out a possible
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-04

American attitudes toward Rus
STA have varied sharply in the last
four years. The pendulum has
swung back and forth rapidly be-
tween friendliness and unfriendli-
ness depending on Russian actions.
Climbing slowly from 1912, con-
fidence in Russia's willingness to
cooperate with the United States
rose to a high point in March, 1945,
when American and Russian arm
les were sweeping Europe.
Three months later there was