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Evening star., 1947-12-18
The First Marines First

To the Editor of The Star:
Upon reading the column, "Questions and
Answers" by the Haskin Service, in The Star
of December 10, was dumfounded by the
answer to v. r. WIS question: What was the
first full division to land overseas after the
declaration of war with Japan?" The answer
is somewhat ambiguous, to say the least or did
you interpret v. r. WIS question to apply only
to the Army2 If so, the answer is correct; but.
If your Interpretation Of the question Is the
same as mine, then the answer is not In ac-
cordance with the facts
The 1st Marine Division was the first full
strength division to land overseas in the Pacific
area. This division, activated on February /,
'1941, began moving overseas on May 20, 1912
In two echelons. The first echelon arrived in
New Zealand on June IA and by July II the
entire division was assembled in the wellington
area
1t is matter of historical record that the
1st Marine Division initiated offensive opera
tions against Japan when it landed in the
Guadacanal-Tula area of the Solomon Is
lands on August T. 1912
If the Americal Division, at New Caledonia
was full division on May 27, 1942 why was it
not assigned this first offensive operation in
stead Of the 1st Marine Division, at New
Zealand, when 1t was much nearer the target?
Haskin's statement, 'The Americal Division
went into action early in October, 1912, -" ;"
is at variance with the facts in the case. One
infantry regiment the 164th "a splendid OUTFIT,
arrived at Guadalcanal during the middle of
October, 1942, and was FOLLOWED by the 1920
Infantry Regiment about one month later. Both
organizations were attached to the 1st Marine
Division until December, 1912, when the re-
manning units of the Americal Division, as we'll
as its headquarters and Maj. Gen. Alexander
NJ. Patch, U. S. A., arrived at Guadalcanal On
December 8. 1912, Gen. Patch relieved Maj
Gen. A. A. Vandegrift and the Americal Divi-
sion (reinforced by units Of the I'd Marine
Division) relieved the 1st Marine Division.
JOEL D. THACKER.
To the Editor Of The Star:
In Haskins question-answer column OF
December 10 1t was stated that the Ameri-
can Division Of the Army was the first
full division to land overseas after the declara-
ton Of war with Japan. and inferred likewise
that this organization was the first unit to con-
duct offensive operations against the enemy in
any theater Of war.
It seems the Haskin Office had forgotten
Guadalcanal, initial landings Of which were
conducted on August 7, 1912.
In fact, Guadalcanal was the first offensive
operation of the war. It was conducted by
United States Marines and the first full divi-
sion to land overseas in this operation was. Of
course, the LIST Marine Division, Fleet Marine
Force, which was committed to action because
Evening star., 1947-12-18
Sliced Pretty Thin

To the Editor of The Star:
Recently I read in your paper that "a new,
high-speed knife that could cut ham four
milliontns of an inch thick has just been
developed"
Is this really news?
For many years, have suspected that the
ham sandwiches bought on trains were made
with such devilish device.
DANTE AMBROSE
Evening star., 1947-12-18
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not a single other United States division was
then ready for combat operations.
AS usual, Marines were first to fight.
R. D. HEINI, Jr.,
Major, United States Marine Corps,
Evening star., 1947-12-18
Speculation Neglected Til Now

Speculation Neglected Til Now
To the Editor of The Star:
get somewhat provoked at our patriotic
candidates for President and some good Sena-
tors who seem never to have heard until quite
recently that people are speculating In COM
modites or, as some put 1t, Specializing in
human misery"
Now Mr.. Pauley is sharply criticized for doing
what formerly has been looked upon as a
legitimate business
AS Mr.. Stassen is out looking for bad Demo-
Gratis to help him into the White House. he sees
Mr.. Pauley as very bad man.
The point I'm trying to make is: Why have
these righteous candidates and legislators not
done something before now to stop this unholy
gambling practice? HARVEY A. WINE.
Evening star., 1947-12-18

Price Controls and Initiation
To the Editor of The Star
Price controls would be very ineffective meas
ures for curbing imitation. The familiar saying
"an ounce OF prevention Is worth pound of
cure" should be considered first. Before pre-
scr1bing measure for curhing imitation, we
must investigate its underlying factors or tend
encies
Let us consider some OF the factors that
are tending toward imitation. ITO begin with
the most influential factor Is our exceptionally
high level OF national income which, because OF
higher wages. Is reflected in correspondingly
higher per capita income. Consequently, the
purchasing power Of Mr.. Consumer" now is at
an all-time high.
A large purchasing power increases the de-
mand for consumer goods. Then as the de-
mand for consumer goods spirals, the manu-
facturers quickly grasp and capitalize on the
opportunity to increase their prices
On the other hand, the individual consumer
cannot bear all the responsibility for imitation.
The current Government demand for food,
grain, clothing and other goods to be used in
the restoration of Europe has been and still is
among the major causes of higher prices. Ex-
penditures Of our Government regardless of
their purpose, are in1ationary
<aiotIicl 1dCtOI IctlQlllS toward m1aClOn lies
with our labor unions and their members Al
though union leaders and workers appear un-
able to realize 1t, wage increases ultimately
increase prices An increase in wages is infla-
tionary. The manufacturers counteract the
increases by proportionate or often greater in
creases in the prices of the manufactured COM
modities.
Although highly controversial among our
political leaders, the income tax structure is
subject to severe criticism. We have seen the
wages OF the laborers and the profits of the
manufacturers constantly soar during the past
f1ve to seven years. Yet, during those years
income taxes have been altered little, If any,
Since wages and national income have risen so
appreciably, 1t would appear that income taxes
should have been graduated accordingly. Pur-
Chasing power thereby would be decreased
which would be a step toward curbing infla-
tionary trends VIM J. SHOUSE.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-10-31
Record Set In
Flo ~ .t TO-
Financial Drive

The Philander Smith College
Night Rally Of the Southwest
Conference set new high in
finance when an offering Of $l,005.
90 was lifted by President M. La
Fayett Harris at the Wesley Cha
pei Methodist Church Friday ev-
ening. The beauty was in the fact
that less than Is minutes were
necessary to LIT the offering The
members of Wesley Chapel alone
contributed s97500 as an express
ion of their confidence in the in
stitution. The Ministers contribu-
ted $4,000 at roll call by
President Harris on the preceding
afternoon making total OF
S204000 in the Educational Rally
at the seat of the Conference. The
total reported for the Conference
year by the 70 Ministers compos-
ing the Southwest Conference
was approximately 100000 The
following persons contributed
$4,000 each; President M l.. Har
ris, Mr.. A. T. Miller and DR.. G.
F. Upton The following persons
contributed $500 each; Mcssrs,
F. A. Young, r. G. Childress, Ar
thur Frampton, j. S. Cullins, Arch
lie Williams, S E Virgins, Char
lie Frampton, Clarence Frampton,
G. c. Lotion, Leroy Williams, and
Clinton Anderson. The following
persons contributed $500 each;
Mssrs. Travis Walton and W. A
Jenkins The following persons
contributed $1,000 each; Dean M
l.. Lawson, Mrs. c.. N. Harris,
Mrs. G. A. Gray, Miss Orgia M
Harris and Messrs. l.. r. Gravely.
Herman Fletcher, J. F. Moses,
John Hoston, David Boswell F.
Fisher, L. w. Robbins, J. d. Scott
More than 40 ladies contributed
$500 each. The occasion was one
of inspiration and achievement.
The famous Philander Smith Col
lege Choir was presented in con-
cert, Professor Ross c. Clay, Dir
ector. Philander Smith College is
now in its 80th consecutive year
of Christian Service to our Youth.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-10-31

HOLD CONFERENCE POSITION
Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Watkins c Csc
the conference year in blaze of
glory. Ward Chapel had very
successful closing of a brief con-
ference year. $4,000 were raised
in the last two weeks during tic
Annr'.l Conference and Apprec'
alton Rally. One effor. alorc, the
city-wide Champ on Baby Pro-
gram, brought over S5000a. Ap-
proximately six months ago Rev.
Watkins and wife wee sent to
Ward Chapel. and less than two
weeks the 3rd quarterly confer
ence was on the church, but vn-
der the leadership Of Rev ard
Mrs. Watkins. il was enc OF The
most successful Quarters in yeas
raising Sl47.O0. The presiding cid
e. was paid in fri and gwen
quarterly expense In appreciation
Ward (hGpe! is happy 10 jim IL
with other churches to Gel hrate
DR.. Townsend's S0th year &c r. n
istry. Rev. Watki7s IS Conrcr~-c >
Supt. Of sunday School of : X
Conference. Ms V'athirs IS Con.
ference Supt &C YPD Of the ~.
Conference held here this week..
We are rro+nful IN orr rres - ', o..
elder and h ship Cor hHvtng e~7.
them to as as leaders. Mrs. Nj be
X '-nh-elv. rennr'pr
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gram, which was held in the
Courthouse Library last Friday.
President Coggs stressed the im-
portance of rural people keeping
faith in their efforts to succeed
and elimaXed his address by urg-
ing his hearers to DO the best
they can, with what they have.
wherever they are each day
The exhibit Of farm and hcme
produce d'snlaved in the court
house lobby attr1c'ed large crowds
Of SPECTATORS all during the day
All Clubs a'"arded prizes for
the best exhibit are IS follows;
Mt Zion. 1st place; Wrightsviile
2nd pjaee; Round Hi, 9rd place;
Maurnelle 4th place.
Prizes We're given 10 outstand-
ing Demonstration Clubs: WrirhfS-
vile, Miss PUmphrev and NJ s.
Cook; Mt Arratt, Mrs Albort1
Gentry, Mrc. Laura Gentry, Mrs
Sylvia Hackett and Mrs Gre7e
Barber; Mt, Zion. Mrs. Jamie
Johnson: Shaw. Mrs. NJ m .
Grant. Mrs. Francis Chapnoan
Mrs Estella Swipeer and Mrs
u. Henderson: Tafton, Mrs, Mary
J. Waters, Mrs. Gertrude Wilson
and Mrs. Cora Williams of the
Farmers Club.
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The South West Annual Con-
ference Of the Methodist Church
brought TO a close Sunday it's
10th session which was held at
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church,
Rev C. F. r pton. pastor and Rev.
F. II. Kelley, host District Supt,
Bishop Z. w. Kelly of ST, Louis
presided.
The conference was we'll atend-
ed
Or. J. G.. johnson of Tennessee
was made the Executive Secre-
tary Of the Board of Education
for the Conference, Rev. E. F.
Wallace was &C c d secre-
tary, M l.. Brooks, Statician and
j. M. Smith, Treasurer. In sur
prise move, both DR. Griffin and
Rev. f. M. johnson resigned in
advance of the election. and DR.
J. N. Wallace, Conference Treas
urer was swept across the bank
Of death, thus leaving vacant 8
major Conference offices.
DR.. J. N. Wallace came to the
Conference in high spirits witt
his treasurer report tucked away
in his brief case. Death struck arc
he was returned to his wife anc
children late Friday in a carriage
of death. Truly a tall timber fcl
from the ranks of full duty.
Many outstanding officers ano
church men represented the va
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-10-31

GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS Rev
II. T. Williams, progressive pastor
Of st. Andrew AME CHURCH. 23"d
and State street is closing his
fourth years work a. said churc',
We are hoping that Rev. Williams
will be elected delegate TO the 9Th
cnming Cone-ai Co~fe"er""
Rev. Williams came TO ST. An
drews four years ago finding n
great task TO be done He rolled
up his sleeves and began the
mighty task Of Improvement.
During his first years work an
old standing mortgage debt was
paid in full. His second year
was devoted to building Of an
annex; modern lavatories were
installed. Concrete steps and a
concrete walk were built; an arch
was constructed over the choir,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-10-31
GOOD SAMARITANS PSESENT
PROGRAM IN ASHDOWN

The Good Samaritans Of the S.
w. presented a program at Ash
down. sweet Lilly colony at ASH
down was the host 10 the East
End, Lost Prairie, Blue Ridge and
Ida b. Colonies Of Texarkana, the
Morning Star and Leading Light
Colonies OF Vaudeville, Sunday.
supervisor S. p. Parker. A dec
GRATED bus carried IS people to the
program. that was held at Free
mans Chapel CINE Church. Al
ter song and prayer by Henry
Smith, remarks were made by
Neighbor Parker. Welcome ar
dress was delivered In a clear dig
nified manner by Sister Arcenia
Still, who has been a member Of
the Order for a humber Of years,
There was also an address given
in the same manner by Rev. J. S.
Reed Of Texarkana A soul STIR
ring solo was sung by Sister E.
A. Grant. Prayer was rendered by
Sister Susie Witherspoon Ida B.
Juvenile, Leila Mae Cornelius, Of
feted prayer Readings. Mary Mel
son, Louzella Williams. Jimmie
Standmore and ODDS Whitmore of
Nashville. Remarks, History Of
Order" by w. o. Hill, S. Il. of r
g. S. Rev. ]. S. Washington of
Texarkana brought a soul stirring
message which the Rev. A. Jones,
pastor and members enjoyed Mrs
Jsmison, teacher in the city school
spoke and brought pleasant men,
cries. Remarks by Rev. Northo-
rose, Miss E. l.. Wilder, Nashville
and State Supervisor, Mrs. B. D,
Moore, Little Rock, Music was
furnished by the church choir.
The 'Ashdown Hi School Chorus
with Mrs. D. Andrews in charge,
rendered several numbers.
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SuCCESSFUL-In December 1914
The Rev. ii. Ralph Jackson was
sent Union as pas-or. coming from
the Central Arkansas Conference,
where he had formerly pastored
the Mt. Pleasant AME Church in
PineBluff. The stewards and trus-
tees who were holding the reins
then, are, with a few exceptions
holding the same Offices now, HIS
lovely wife was then senior at
Arkansas State College, fro m
which she later graduated. Rev.
Jackson found much to be done
by way of improvement at Uni, n
Church and was faced with the
task of being host to the Arkan-
sas Annual Conference of 1915.
Recognizing the great respors Il
ity ahead, he beg Il at once TO lay
plans fer the great expansion
program he had in mind. The ef-
fetal board a NJ congregation
caught his vision and spirit, and
together plans were formulated to
raise the necessary funds. The
people and the community in ac-
cord with the spirit Of Rev. Jack
son. nobly rose to their responsi-
bility and opportunity to help
and these are some of their ae-
c0mplishmepts: Several aux liari-
es organized, $50 new members
added, house rented for a par
sonage for S25 per month, furn-
ished at cost of more than $1,000
basement remOdeled. water check
ed at cost of near 5000. kitchen
completely furnf shed in the base
ment, ceiling fans, s-lo vex. audi
tOrium renovated, Of ice equipped
with telephone, mimeograph and
all other necessities, and $1,000 90
raised to care for expense of An
nual Conference
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What Made Jesse
Owens So Fast
Still Unanswered

What made Jesse Owens the
worlds fastest human so fast?
That's the $64 question. The
young Olympic star admits. He
doubts if he was born with extra
speed in his feet. Jesse frankly ad-
mits he didn't eat spinach three
times a day and neither did he
enter cinder track events especial
ly sacred.
1t was a combination of a lot
of things and in Owens opinion
the complete answer will never be
known. Yet his speed marks and
track records still stand today I'M
equalled by any other human
living or dead
Jesse is a combination of every
thing the book requires to be a
great athlete. His willingness to
train, his love of competition, his
natural muscles, stout heart and
sensational speed, his rhythm and
fast reflexes. his light stature, his
gracious manner, pleasing person
ality, cool-headedness and winning
smiles, all added to his phenomi-
nal success.
Today, a decade after he shat
tered eight world Olympic records
in the 1886 games in Berlin, he
still rightfully wears the crown of
The worlds fastest human. At
80, married and the father of three
fine girls, Jesse limits his athletic
competition these days to an oc-
caSional charity exhibition here
and there Because he has taken
proper care of his health. he can
clip off the lC0-yd. dash today
faster than the nations many
younger men and just recently COW
cred the distance in OF seconds
only 3 of { second slower than he
did 10 years ago.
Local sports fan and theatre 90
ers will be happy for the oppor-
tunity of meeting, seeing and
hearing this outstanding young
man, one of the worlds truly
great athletes and a living exam
pie and authority on righteous liv-
ing. Jesse Ovens is to appear in
person, on the stage for 2o-min-
ute lecture on health and hygiene
IN conjunction with the famous
ne" Hollywood hygiene picture
MON and Dad, which opens at
'he Dunbar Auditorium for a 2
ody engagement October 31st.
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Methodist Church Closes
s. W, Annual Conference

rious work of the general cilllrch'.
but no officer nor visitor lett
more lasting impression on the
Conference than did DR.. G. Way
man Blakely of Bethel AME'
Church of this city. DIR. Blakely
delivered the noon message Sat
urday. He is a candidate for Bish--
op in his church.
Because Of recent eve opera
ton, Bishop Kelly delegated spe-
cial bishop powers to DR.. T. j.
Griffin of Hot Springs who in
turn read the candidates into the
conference and read the Bishops
part of the ritual as deacons and
elders were ordained into the min
istry Bishop Kelly said appoint
ing DR.. Griffin to perform these
rights. You may never get any
nearer the Bishops office than
this but that you may always have
this in your records, and as for
that you look all right. 1t VIII
be remembered that Dr.. Griffin
is being mentioned for the office
of the bishopric in the Methodist
Church Bishop Kelly introduced
Bishop George w. Baber OF the
AME Church Sunday morning
and Bishop Baber preached in
matchless form to the Conference.
The appointments were read and
the Conference adjourned 10 meet
next year in Oklahoma City. Okla.
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REPENTANT KILLER
Continued from pige one

ton Of the state board OF pardons.
One minute after midnight, Octo-
Der Gath, he paid for the holdup
murded he had committed and
was truly sorry for by dying in
the electric chair.
The saga of Ernie dates back
seven weeks ago when he wrote
10 Warden Sain, the background
Of his life. Il never worked in my
life. ] preferred boxing because |
was tough ...".. and I was known
as Little Gather The Money
Waster and Woman Chaser. |
thought ! was a big shot. Two or
three grands on me at all times
.....,.. ! even Went to prison my
self) ..,... for the jackson Park
murder in 1910 ...... | got out In
June '46 1t looks as if that should
have been lessing to me don't
it. But its wasn't .......
We'll, ] have had my fun, But
the end of my life Is about here
So boys please don't do as / have
did Do as say. You are not
tough when you put a gun in a
mans face and take what he has
worked for. 1t don't take CUTS to
to that. Any fool can put a gun
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URBAN LEAGUE
Page Four
Neighborhood Club News

The Utopia Club had its regu-
lar meeting at the home of Mrs.
Evie Nolan, l4l0 Cross Street,
Thursday, October 10th. Members
discussed the quilting project.
Mrs. Josephine Hardin, Pres,
Mrs. Evelyn Jones, Secretary
Mrs. Velma Derrick was hostess
to the Carver Club members So
cial Tuesday, October 2lst. Games
were enjoyed by all. Mrs. Carolyn
Dean gave a short history of the
club at a community program
held at Cedar Street School, Sun
day, October 10Th.
Mrs. Velma Derrick, Pres.
Mrs. Carolyn Dean Secretary
Mrs. l.. Powell, 1901 Valentine
Street, entertained the members
of Bright Star Club Wednesday,
October 18th. The game prize was
awarded to Mrs Carter jackson.
ofseQ(fles Waugh, Pres.
Mrs. J. F. Moses, Secretary
South End Club held its regu-
lar meeting with Mrs. Walter
Henderson, aoOs State ST., Friday,
October 3rd. Birthday handker-
chiefs were brought to Mesdames
Eugene Lindsay, Annie Newton,
Walter Henderson. and Sadye
Thompson. Silent prayer was Of
fered for the club president, Mrs.
Fay Scroggins, who is confined to
the hospital.
Mrs. Davidson, 40l w. 2Sth ST.,
was hostess to the Military
Heights Club on October goth. A
partial report was made from the
Block project making a total of
$500 to date. The club contribut-
ed $500 to the Community Chest
Drive.
Members of the Willing Work
ers Club were entertained by Mrs.
Katherine Durrow, 1877 w. 9th
Street Friday. October 18th. At
ter a short business meeting the
members spent the evening quilt
ing
Mrs. Tennie Boone, 30l5 Main,
was hostess to the Tuxedo Court
Club members Tuesday, October
IA. Plans were completed for
Halloween party to be given on
Tuesday, October goth at the
home of Mrs. Virginia Tatum.
Mrs William Whitfield, Pres.
Mrs. Deanie Hicks, Secretary
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pulpit platform extended; chan
eel railing installed; woodwork
vanished. Nice chairs now take
the place of benches in the choir
stand and drapery has been plac-
ed around the chancel ratings.
The insurance was increased from
$500 to $4,000 and gas heating sys-
TEN installed. A fraction of
another lot has been purchased.
The electric light system was
completely over-hauled and cleo
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WARNING Older

State of Arkansas,
County of Pulaski. SIS.
In the Pulaski
CharIcery Court
Lucille kov. !, Plaintiff
VS.. No 1857
Robert Stuart Koval, Defendant
TIE defendant. Robert Stuart Ko-
vel. Is warned 70 appear in this
court within thirty days end IN
seer the COMPLAINT Of the plain
tiff. Lucille Koval
1~eS:. OctNber q. 1877
Ralph Morrow
Solicitor for Plaintiff
Davc Witt
t'tv1av ad Item
II. s Nixon. CNancerv Cler',
BY A. Haynes Richardson. D c.
i0-24 31.1l-7-l4 At
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in his hand and do wrong. But
it takes a man with CUTS to get
Job and work for what be wants
49,. Il feels funny For me TO talk
this way but it is the truth -
The day after this letter was
made public, Ernie won a six
weeks stay of execution from
Governor Green, Then, rcioiced
Ernie, If l could stand in front
of Governor Green and tel linn
what's in my heart, maybe he
can give me a chance to live ana
spread the word" Ernie lost that
chance Thursday.
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trio fans were installed. New
fashioned built pews were in
stalled and the church WIS new
~ painted. The Sunday School
and League Convention ct the
Little Rock District was enter
tanned last summer and newly
painted signs were installed over
the choir stand More than SIS,
600 has been raised in local dis
trict and general claims. 40 or
so members have been added to
the church during his admins
tration.