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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
NO. CAROLINA c.I. SEES
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

The food was an unusual inter-
national mixture, but 1t was the
friendly mingling of many races
at the smorgasbord dinner Thurs
day night in Seattle's Neighbor-
hood House which astounded Sgt.
l/c j. A. Bowen.
This is new experience for
me-" maryelled the 27-year-old
North Carolinan. 81 find you have
licked the race problem. | wish
| could explain it to the people
at home.
Sergeant Bowen is a veteran of
wartime service in Europe, the
South Pacific and Alaska, cur
rently with the Fort Lawton re-
placement center at Pier 81. He
was invited to the dinner by Tonly
Allisina, principal at Bailey Gatz-
ert School, and had as his dinner
companion the Rev. Paul Fong,
pastor of the Chinese Baptist
Church.
Honored at the dinner, spon-
sored by the Jackson Street Com
munity Council and attended by
more than 800 persons, was Yo-
shito Fulfil, Japanese hotel man.
He was presented the councils an
nual award for outstanding COM
munity service. including leader
ship in promoting neighborhood
groups and better race relations.
Mayor William F. Devin was
moderator at a panel discussion of
"The Shape of Things to Come"
Speakers were Mrs. eIvina
Squires, Seattle chairman of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People;
Wing Luke. University of WASH
ington student; William Y. MINI
Blu, attorney; Jose Dulay, presi-
dent of the Filipino Community
of Seattle and vicinity, and j. R.
Adams of Seattle Housing Au-
thority.
Presiding at business session
was James NJ. Matsuoka. presi-
dent of the council. and banquet
toastmistress was Mrs. Louis Sha-
piro Matsuoka was reel e c Il
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
Luke's Debut Is
Tonic to EN- All
Ry ROYAL Brougham

Not since Joe Louis flattened
Jim Braddock and won worlds
championship has the local Negro
sports set been in such fluttery
other.
Luscious Luke Easter, the
ebony fence-buster of the Padres,
is the cause of 1t all.
Tuesday night the colored fans,
chattering and grinning and rub
bling their hands in glee, took
over the ball park.
Head usher Geo. Fuller said
Never saw anything like it..
This beats SatcheI Paige night
attendance by the colored folks.
Mothers. fathers. kids-they were
all on hand, all of them here to
see the San Diego first baseman.
The good natured,l cheering
rooters kept up continuous
round of applause. with Sock it.,
Luke" as the battle cry.
And the way Luke socked it
sent them home happy. Claude
Norris. the popular Negro cop,
says the folks from 18th and
Jackson. from East Madison and
the Hollo are talking about
nothing else. In a philosophical
moment. the former football star
added
Its a great thing for America
to have a colored man make good
at the white mans game. 1t gives
the Negro the feeling that dis
elimination is fast disappearing,
in spite of what Stain says. Big
Luke is just another ball player.
on equal footing with the other
players. And the way all of the
fans cheered him shows that there
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

In world that echoes with gunfire and words of
anger good know of the persistent often unher
aided work of the Young Womens Christian Association
building international understanding rather than mis-
trust
Now observing National YWCA Week along with
Associations throughout the country, the Seattle YWCA
deserves tribute for the part has played in fostering
international good WILL Materially it has sent financial
aid to war-devasated YWs More indirectly per-
hap has laid the foundations for possible future
Through teenage and young adult programs, it has
helped guide young citizens to mental physical and
spiritual maturity It has provided them with chance
practice democracy their clubs and activities and has
introduced them to friends from all nations, faiths and
Other YWs in SO countries carrying similar
youth programs based the ideals of personal
worth and democratic process.
What better way to build world of fellowship and
peace than start in the hearts and minds of young
people? Visit the YWCA, learn about the enrich
ing program offers then lend whoehearted support to
dynamic organization of more than three million
and girls throughout the world.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

ltizeIlfy were opened IN true
Western style to the entire party
from the time they reached the
city and section until their de-
parture Thursday evening, April
April 18th, en- route to their next
stop, Denver, Colorado. Headed by
Imperial Potentate, Raymond e.
Jackson. 33 Degree, of Buffalo,
New York; lack Alexander, Imp.
Deputy of Charlotte. N. c.; ]. L.
Oliver, Imp. Asst. Rabban, Holly
wood, Genoa Washington, Imp.
Promotional Director.
After making many scenic trips
around Seattle and dining with
delight, upon Puget Sound deli
cacies. and meeting many leading
citizens where lasting friendships
We're made, the caravan travelled
through the valley on to Olympia,
the capital city, and to Tacoma
under the leadership of Mr.. w.
Arthur Dixon, Ill. Potentate of
BENZ Hassan Temple No. 81, ac-
eompanied by theyfollowing Shrin-
ers from Seattle: e. A. Campbell,
80, S. A. Moss, Milton Green, Ray
Williams, ]. H. Lee, Jerome Arm
strong. P. G. M. Thos. E. Salters,
e. e. Green, N. j. Grafell, L. Vic
torian. From Tacoma, besides Mr..
Dixon, Fred u. Harris, Arthur L.
Hayes, Al. Harden, Capt. Joe
Jordan and Raymond Dixon.
At Olympia Mr.. Dixon had ar
ranged to have the guests enjoy a
very fine reception in the spacious
offices of the Secretary of State,
the Hon. Earl Coe, where the
original copy of the FEPC bill
was shown to the great pleasure
of all and a happy meeting, greet
ing and parting, even under earth
4NtshS AOA 'C VI CSh1uB q III X " u y
moments. Dashing on to Tacoma
where Mr.. Dixon had arranged a
very pleasing meeting and recep-
ton in the mayors office there.
His Hon. c. Val. Fawcett, the
mayor, with the entire board of
city commissioners were in wait
ing along with Superior Judge, w.
A. Richmond. The picture above
was made in the m a yor's
chambers with Turner Richards
as photographer.
In the picture the mayor is in
front besides Imp. Potentate Jack
son, with the judge seated and
commissioners of public safety,
finance, utilities and public works
as noted.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
AIobomo to Push
Negro Education

MONTGOMERY (ANP)-Ala-
bama put forward multi-million
dollar program today to meet the
urgent demand to give Negro stu
dents the same college opportuni-
ties as those provided for white
persons.
The program. devised by a
special committee on Negro edu-
cation. calls for separate Negro
state university and a law school.
The committee also asks for an
immediate yearly increase Of
ss35,000 In appropriations to
Negro colleges and another $4,-
100000 for building purposes.
The committee was appointed
three months ago by Gov. James
q. Folsom. Committee members
said the program. is designed to
meet both the. moral and the legal
obligations of the state.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
Would Keep
Robson Out
Of Home Stufe

HARTFORD-The chairman Of
the state development commission
wants to bar Paul Robson. noted
Negro singer, from Connecticut,
his home state.
willard B. Rogers said last
night he had made formal re-
quest to State Police Commits
sioner Edward ]. Hickey ito keep
this man out" IL it develops that
'there is resentment over Robe
sons return to Connecticut"
Rogers said he was "disgusted''
with the remarks Robson made
at the Communist dominated
world peace congress in Paris
r eson told the congress
Wednesday that American Neg
roes never would fight against
Russia.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
Miss Roberto Rice Wins E|ks 0ruforieu| Contest
Army Gives
Negro Brock

WASHINGTON - The armed
forces new policy on treatment
of Negroes requires that when
qualified. they shall be assigned
to military duties OF any type
without regard to race"
This was disclosed with an an
nouncement yesterday that secre-
tary of Defense Louis johnson has
ordered the Army. Navy and Air
Force to furnish by May / their
plans for forwarding equality OF
treatment and opportunity" In
line with instructions from Presi-
dent Truman.
Johnson's policy statement
said: Some unints may continue
to be manned with Negro person
mel; however. all Negroes win not
necessarily be assigned to Negro
units. Qualified Negro personnel
shall be assigned to fill any type
of position vacancy In organiza-
tions or overhead lie. admins
trative and service) installations
without regard to race
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

Evergreen Temple No. 157 was
the finest display Of fraternalism
in nine years.
Directed by Brother w. H.
Banks and his active assistants
Dtrs. Helen Krisel, Louise Cole
man. Mrs. Gertrude Wilson. pi-
anist and Bro. Oscar Johnson.
three judges. sitting apart in the
audience and unknown to each
other named the winning orator.
Their choice was approved by the
enthusiastic listeners.
Miss Roberta Rice. 1881. gath
Ave. winner not only displayed
exceptional oratorical ability, her
subject: "The Negro and the
Constitution" was discussed with
the ease and facility of a seasoned
orator. Following the close OF the
regional contests the Northwest
Enterprise hopes to publish the
winning Grafton. Tacoma will hold
their contest the fourth Sunday in
May, and Bremerton. Wash. on
the third Sunday.
Sixteen-year-old Miss Edna
Brown, a musical prodigy, who
hopes some day to become
prima donna, displayed her
musical ability to receptive au-
dance. Mr.. Robert Graves, a
Grand Deputy. is arranging a
sponsorship for Miss Brown.
DR.. G. ]. Allen, Ex-Ruler Puget
Sound Lodge was Master of Cere-
monies.
Others appearing on the pro-
gram we're: Miss Rosalee Blanton,
second prize. $500; Miss Rose
Mary Tantum, third prize, $1,000;
Miss Francis Marie Jones. Conso-
lation. Mas Roberta Rice has yet
to face the re and regional con-
test In ~.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

go to war on behalf OF those who
have oppressed us for genera
tons against the Soviet Union.
This statement evoked long and
rousing cheers from the 1000
delegates from So or more coun-
tries attending the conference, but
In. New York Walter White, ex-
ecutive secretary Of the NAAcP,
took sharp issue with the Inter-
national figure.
White said. I'VE do not feel
that Mr.. Robson voiced the opin-
ion of the overwhelming majority
Of the 100000 Negro Ameri-
cans"
Robson told the conference
that the wealth OF America. was
built on the backs Of millions Of
Negroes and we are determined to
share this wealth." Continuing, he
declared that the American Negro
people do not want a war which
would send them back into a new
kind Of slavery"
Whites am wer was that
Negroes contend for full and
equal rights and we accept full
and equal responsibilities. In any
conflict involving our nation" he
added, I'VE Will regard ourselves
as A m e ri ans and meet
the responsibilities imposed on all
Americans"
The Paris conference has been
labeled in America as Communist
inspired. and another attempt to
defeat the Atlantic pact.
Immediately following the
meeting Robson received both
jeers and cheers IN Stockholm,
Sweden, where he called for
friendship with the Soviet Union
sang a Russian anthem.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

A capaciyt crowd OF nearly 800
neighborhood people and guests
a ttended the international
smorgasbord' dinner and heard a
panel on 1.-THE Shape of Things
to Come" led by Mayor William
F. Devin.
Included in the accomplish
ments of the Jackson Street
Council. Red Feather agency OF
the Community Chest. during the
past year were the establishment
of service to assist aliens In
filling out first papers for natur-
alization which has already served
over 30 prospective citizens; a
total of 1878 chest x-rays given
to residents of the neighborhood
in two campaigns; sponsorship of
both softball and a basketball
tournament for teams and individ-
uals who would not otherwise
have a chance to play; assistance,
with other groups. in securing
passage of the state law on fair
employment practices; and the
organizing of Welfare commit
tee which will work ON matters
affecting children and family life.
according to a report by Mrs.
Ruth Manca, executive secretary.
MANY people have. asked us
when the new street lights will
be installed, and what about
traffic lights on Jackson Street, t"
Mrs. aMnca said. I'VE have been
assured by both the traffic engi-
neer and through the newspapers
that signals at sixth avenue and
at Maynard avenue will be in
stalled during 1919. The street
light project, covering the area
from Fifth to Eighth and from
Main to Dearborn, has been APP
proved by the City Council and
the Mayor, and the contract
should be let about the middle of
May or the first of June. Com
pletion of the installation is
scheduled for late summer or
early fall"
Mayor Devin expressed his keen
interest in the work of the Com
munity Council and his sympathy
with groups who are trying to inn
prove their community through
their own efforts. ]. r. Adams, a
member of the panel, painted a
graphic picture of the neighbor-
hoods housing needs and suggest
ed that the district should work
toward developing the tools by
which the problem can be met.
These tools, he stated. included
the participation by individuals
and groups in the development of
an overall city plan. state and
national legislation for urban re-
development, and legislation pro-
viding for an overall housing pro-
gram with aids to private capital
and public housing.
Mrs. Melvina Squires outlined
the present obstacles to good
family life in this area and
pointed to the development of
neighborhood leadership as an en-
.couraging factor for the future.
Wing Luke stressed the import
ance of the individual in securing
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
Bunche in Line
For Sfufe Post

WASHINGTON - DR.. Ralph
Bunche. United Nations mediator
for Palestine, was reported under
consideration today for nomina-
tion as assistant secretary of
state.
Senate confirmation of h s
nomination would give Bunche
one of the highest government
posts ever attained by Negro.
He is "A, a grandson of slave.
and formerly was a professor at
Howard University here.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

of his mission. Arriving aboard
the Cunard White Star liner
Queen Mary, he was met by his
family and officials.
No hullabaloo greeted him as
he locked. AS a matter of fact.
not many of the 1886 other pas
sengers aboard the ship were
aware of his identity. In the well
coming party was his wife and
son, Ralph. Jr.. Trygve Lie. UN
secretary general, city officials,
and large detail of police.
OF the present state of affairs
in Palestine. DR.. Bunche said,
For those Of us who have been
out there on the mission, there is
a special feeling of thankfulness
that the results achieved give as
surance that those 10 of our coli
leagues. including Count Berna-
dotte, whose lives were lost in
this peace operation, have not
given their lives In vain.'
After making full report to
the security council, DIR. Bunche
will ask that his earlier recon-
mendation to terminate the posi-
tion of mediator be acted upon.
He plans to take an extended
leave of absence. his first since
1941, and then return to his post
as director of the trusteeship divi-
sion.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

president; Alexander Bishop, vice
president, and George Cox, secre-
tary-treasurer.
Boys from Scout Troop 247,
headed by Scoutmaster Bob Adler.
served as color guard and doubled
as walters.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

is no color line in baseball any
more"
Be that as it may, every wide
eyed little Negro lad in town lis
making solemn, secret resolve
to grow up and be a great
home run hitter like Luke Easter
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
'Mun of the Year" Named by
Jackson Street Community Council

Yoshto Fuj, prominent japanese leader, named
"Man of the Year by the Jackson Street Community
Council when he presented with the Chairman's
Award for outstanding community Service The announce
ment and presentation made at the Councils annual
dinner meeting last Thursday at Neghborhood House.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
MY 1873
THE WINNER OF THE LOCAL CONTEST
MUST FACE The REGIONAL In JUNE

Four embryo orators faced enthusiastic audience at
Grace Presbyterian Church, at PM Sunday. The
test the ninth annual by Puget Sound Lodge Es 100 and
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

American culture has much appeal
soys Miss Wede S. Jones of Rob-
erfsporf. Cape Mounfy county. Ii
berio, West Africa. q student at
Jackson college in Jackson. Miss.
Miss Jones is q senior teacher on
leove from the Bromley Mission
school. in St. Paul River, Liberio.
She Is the daughter Of Brig. Cen.
]. A. n. Jones. president pro-
sempore Of the liberio senofe and
on officer Of the ormy.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

"The measure OF democray is
the measure Of the freedom Of its
humblest citizens"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
DIR. BUNCHE RETURNS QUIETLY TOU.S.
REPORTS ON PALESTINE MISSION

NEW YOR-(ANP)-Dr. Ralph ]. Bunch, acting UN
mediator for Palestine returned here last week from his
post abroad to give the Security Council final account
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27
Communistc Russia No Panacea For Negro Americans
PAUL robson, WALTER WHITE DIFFER OVER
STAND OF NEGRO IN CASE OF WAR WITH RUSSIA

p PARIS ANP)-Paul Robson, famous singer and
actor told the World Peace conference here last week
that lit is unthnkable" that American Negroes would
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

WASHINGTON - { AMP Am
bassador c. D. King of Liberia.
the first ambassador of Negro
blood to be accredited to the
United States as a diplomatic rep
resentative, left here Friday eve
ming for Tuskegee Institute. Am
bassador King delivered the
Founders Day address Sunday,
April 10, at the institution found
ed by Booker T. washington.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1949-04-27

THE measure OF a democray IL
the measure Of the freedom of its
humblest citizens"
Evening star., 1949-02-17
Fi|ibuster Battle
Rumb|ings Growing
By the Associoted Press

Rumblings of the brewing Sen
ate storm over. civil rights legis-
lation grew louder today although
no action was in prospect before
the end of the month.
Chairman Hayden OF the Senate
Rules Committee gave the Senate
official notice that the committee
had approved an anti-filibuster
rule that would permit debates to
be shut off by a two-thirds vote.
A minority report was filed by
Senator Stennis, Democrat, OF
Mississippi.
In the background was a COM
plant from Americans for Demo-
cratic Action that Senate Demo-
cratic leaders are taking "a defeat
ist attitude" on Tightening up
Senate rules to choke of flllous-
ters.
Apparently the first READ swranele
on the Senate floor over the pro-
posed rule will be delayed until
February %. Democratic leaders
may call it up for action then
although they haven't said so
off1cially. -
Senator Taft, Republican. OF
Ohio. said yesterday after a meet
ing of the Senate Republicans
Policy Committee that the Repuo-
licans hope it will be taken up
then,
Evening star., 1949-02-17

working as a dishWasher in a
Queens tavern, was picked up by
police here on a technical forgery
charge. They accused him of
falsely obtaining a cabaret en-
ploye's license.
One of Mrs. Lanning's circu-
lars was seen by restaurant
worker here who thought the pic
ture was that of a dishwasher he
knew. He notified police. Mr..
Lanning had been living under
the name of Harry Manders In
Brooklyn.
Police explained the forgery
charge as a technicality to hold
the man until they had chance
to talk with Mrs. Lanning. 1t
was dismissed when he was ar
raigned later today.
Tall and gaunt. his clothing
shabby, Lanning was quoted by
his wife as saying he did not know
why he left her and that he was
sorry"
Evening star., 1949-02-17
Red Exports Of Manganese,
Chrome Ore 10 u. 5. Double
By the Associoted Press

Russian shipments of manga
nese and chrome ore to the United
States practically doubled in De-
cember, the Census Bureau re-
ported yesterday.
Imports of those strategic metals
from the Soviet rose from 81 AGO.
900 in November to $2.700,000 in
December. At the same time,
total American shipments to Rus
sia were only $500,000 in Decem-
ber and less than $4,000 in
November.
The increase in manganese i'm
ports took place while American
trade circles were stirring with
reports-which have abated re-
cently-about a coming" Russian
cutback in deliveries of this vital
steelmaking metal.
Russia's total shipments to the
United States in December were
valued at $6.600,0O0. only 500, 0,e00
under the November total. The
! increased manganese chrome
shipments partly offset drop in
Russian fur shipments from
$4, ,600,0 900 in November to $780,
900 in December.
One result was that Russia,
barred from getting industrial or
other war potential" goods from
this country, was one of the very
few countries in the world to ship
more to the United States than it
got from here.
Evening star., 1949-02-17
DriverIess Auto
Barely Misses
Porch of Home

There was a reason why nobody
answered this morning when Mur-
ray Sincof yelled a warning at a
car which was driving over his
front steps-it was empty.
Mr.. Sincoff was driving up to
his home at $500 Macarthur bou-
levard NV, when he saw a car
heading recklessly across the bou-
levard and onto his front lawn.
1t rammed into a tree foot from
his porch after humping down
three steps into the yard.
The owner of the car. Forrest
O'Meara of Herndon, Va, said
he parked across the street on a
sloping driveway and the brakes
apparently slipped while he was in
a hardware store. Mr.. Sincof1
said three other cars have driven
into his yard lately.
Evening star., 1949-02-17
Permanent Writ Issued
To Delay Eis|er Deportation

District Court Judge T. Alan
Goldsborough today signed an
order enlarging into permanent
Injunction a ruling he made last
May which had the effect Of de-
laying the deportation of Gerhart
Eisler and four others for alleged
Communist activities.
Under the ruling any deporta-
ton hearings for the five would
have to be held before examiners
not connected with the 1mmigra-
ton Service investigating or prose-
cutting branches.
Eisler, a 54-year-old German,
was convicted here in 1947 both
for contempt of Congress and
making a false statement in an
exit permit application.
An appeal from his contempt OF
Congress conviction now is before
the Supreme Court. Also. his ap-
peal on the exit permit case Is
before the United States Court Of
Appeals.
The others facing deportation
for alleged communist activities
are:
Irving Potash, vice president OF
the International Fur and Leather
Workers Union; John Williamson,
labor secretary of the Communist
Party, Ferdinand C. Smith. an
officer of the National Maritime
Union, and Charles A. Doyle. an
officer of the Gas, Coke and
Chemical Workers of America.
The four are all of New York.
Evening star., 1949-02-17
By the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. ia 38-
year-old Chicago woman brought
a determined two-year search for
her missing husband to a happy
conclusion today when they were
reunited at police station here.
II am so happy-and terribly
excited, too," Mrs. Elsie Lannin2
said as she embraced her 42-year-
old husband Harry. Hes going
to return to Chicago with me"
Mr.. Lanning. a supervisor OF the
Container Corp. of America, dis
appeared from the firms Chicago
office on st. Valentines Day in
l947. Since then, Mrs. Lanning
has blanketed the country with
circulars offering a $500 reward
for a clue to her husbands where
abouts. She has spent about
81, 900 in sending out some 250,0OO
circulars and letters.
Mr.. Lanning, who has been