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PORTLAND INQUIRER J. Finley Wilaon CRYSTAL B. F ÀU SET TO VISIT W EST COAST Page 9 Japanese Leaving Negroes at Demos Relocation Centers Nat. Convention LOS A N G E L E S - Crystal Bird More than 4C0 Japanese Amer -1 --------- Fauset, outstanding Negro Demo ¡cans leave relocation centers on CHICAGO— Negroes, seeking to cratic woman leader of the country, indefinite leave each week to work participate in the affairs of the who resigned last month after serv Party in the South, and live in widely scattered Amer- [ Democratic ing nine months on the Democratic were given a swift kick when the National committee, to tender her ican towns, cities and rural com- support to Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, ^unities, Dillon S. Myer, Director Credential Committee of the Demo- will appear in a series of speaking o f the War Relocation Authority, cratic National Convention flatly engagements in California this reported today to Acting Secretary refused to recognize delegations from the South that had been ig- month. She will be heard in Los of the Interior Abe Fortas. The figure for the four-week pe- nored by lily-white elements, Angeles, the San Francisco bay re riod ending August 26 was 1,717, The position of the Democratic gion and possibly in San Diego, ac bringing the total number of re- Party with respect to the Negro’s cording to B. B. Bratton, campaign located persons to 30,572, the WRA voting rights in the South can be manager o f the California Negro Voters’ league for Dewey and compilation showed. About 60,100 summed up in the remarks of Sena- evaeuees remain in the eight relo- tor Burnet Maybanks in his argu- Brciker. Mrs. Fauset has been the top Ne cation centers, including most of ment against seating delegates of gro woman in National Democratic t^ie older persons and the very the Progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina. politics since 1936, when she was young children. “ South Carolina is within her “ One of the most heartening de appointed Director of Negro Wo Constitional rights in denying Ne men’s Activities for Roosevelt in velopments in recent weeks,” Mr. the national campaign. She held the Myer said, “ is the growing number groes participation in Primary elec same position »luring the 1940 of Japanese Americans who are in tions,” declared Sen. Maybanks, vited by American communities to I chairman of the regular South Ca Presidential campaign. In quitting the Democratic party share their work opportunities. rolina delegation. “ The Constitu after ten years of service, Mrs. These community invitations usu tion gives Negroes the right to Fauset described Robert E. Hanne- ally are extended through WRA re vote in General Elections and that gan, chairman of the national com location officers, assigned in prin right is accorded them in South mittee as a “ dictator— a man not cipal cities to the job of helping Carolina,” he added. Sen. Maybank, however, didn’t willing to deal democratically with the evacuees make their adjust ment to new surroundings. Negroes.” point out that in view of the fact “ No people can become first-class “ Approximately three-fourth of that the Republican Party is virtu citizens unless they can speak for the August total left the centers ally non-existent in the South, 2 4 9i:3 £E lL i themselves. Negroes as a group can in response to these community in- nomination in the Primary is equal best expound their point of view vitations. The remainder were those ! to election, and Negroes participât Because o f Rooaevelt'a silence on poll tax and lynching, Exalted Ruler through their own leaders. That is who left to join family members ing in a General Election have no o f Elk* supports Dewey. relocated and those who left to ac choice of selection. I. B. I*. (). E. W. Endorses Dewey ally exercised by the Elks, has democracy in politics,” she said. The steamroller tactics of the come out openly in support of eith pasage of an effective anti-lynch- cept specific job offers.” (Continued from page 1) Southern wing of the Democratic “ These aims can best be attained er of the presidential candidates. ing law’ is under the leadership of In addition to the 30,572 persons under the leadership of the Honor The Elks’ membership is compris Governor Thomas E. Dewey, the permanently relocated, 5,233 are Party in grinding into the dust the able Thomas E. Dewey of New ed of Negroes from every walk of Republican candidate for Presi outside the centers on seasonal ambition of Negroes to exercise York and the Honorable John W. life, from ministers, educators, dent.” leave, working in activities such as their Constitutional and political rights, thus have again been en Bricker of Ohio, as Vice President, physicians, school teachers, busi The meeting was held in the canning, beet thinning and harvest ami with the liberalizing influence ness men, labor leaders, and musi- heart of Newark’s Negro district ing. Some of these workers will re dorsed and abetted by the National of sufe, sane, and sound Republican cians to porters, cooks, railroad under the auspices of the Third turn to the centers. Others will ap Democratic Party, dominated by men, laborers and athletes. These Ward Colored Republican Club of ply for and receive permanent leave President Roosevelt. administration in Washington.” The rejected delegation from The National headuarters of Mr. people have shown their faith in which Ward Prosper Brewer, who status. South Carolina is headed by John the ability of J. Finley Wilson to was cbairman Q f the meeting, is Wilson, the National Voters league The authority directs its major lead by keeping him as Grand Ex- tbe leader. H. McCrary’, militant young news Independent Committee for the energies into this relocation proc paper editor, w'ho, still undaunted, Hon. H’ Alexander Smith, Re- ess. Election of Dewey and Bricker, alted Ruler for nearly a uarter declared he intends to continue the have been established at Harlem’s of a century. publican candidate for U. S. Senate, “ Our number one job,” Mr. Myer. , , , ... • i „. , .. . • i I fight for recognition, although ad The Republican headquarters in Congressman Frank Sundstrom said, world-famed Hotel Theresa; at the is relocating evacuees outside , , . ? Woodside Hotel, also in Harlem; the Roosevelt Hotel here in New and County candidates as well as the centers, off the Government li-1 appears doubtful now the Southway Hotel in Chicago, as York were jubilant over the un Republican County Chairman, Geo. ability sheet in communities where ‘ ?*at the * e* ro can expect to solve the mid-western headquarters; and solicited support of J. Finley Wil Becker, were also among the speak- they can resume normal lives and ‘¡.m ? r ^ ™Prove hlE _ ,. . .... . lot by following the Democratic the Pacific Coast headquarters at son, the Elks and the National ers. make a direct contribution to vie -1 Party. Voters league Independent Com Hotel Clark in Los Angeles. Attorney Oliver Randolph intro- tory.” mittee for the Election of Dewey The support of J. Finley Wilson duce.i Mrs. Fauset and praised her WRA makes a direct security and the Elks of the Dewey-Bricker and Bricker. courageous stand for supporting check of each evacuee before auth-| Bakers may send fruit cakes and ticket is one of the most signific Crystal Fauset Derides Democrats Governor Dewey in spite of the orizjnK- his departure from the cen- other products of their own bake ries to employees in the armed ant developments in the campaign fact that she had been the highest ter> Mr Mver said, (Continued from page 1) forces, WFA has ruled. General as regards the Negro. It is one of H. Alexander Smith for United ranking Negro woman in the Dem- The number 0f indefinite leaves . . . , . ,, permission for the Christmas ex- the first instances in which an all States Senator, the Republican con- ocra^lc ^arty- granted dunn*: the August penud j ception has ^ ted ,„ e Negro organization of the magni gressional candidates, and the Re- ---------------------------- - from each of the centers follows: bakin); ind due tude, influence and power tradition- publican County ticket. Head of NegTO PreS-S Central Utah, Utah, 150, Colorado! ^quest« River (Ariz.) 325, Gila River (Ari “ The Negroes,” said Mrs. Fauset, Visits Portland zona) 298, Granada (Colo) 200, (Continued from page 1) “cannot afford any longer to sup port the Democratic Party. That ducted along the entire west coast Heart Mountain (W yo.) 180, Man-j TERRACE GROCERY party is too closely allied with anti and Mr. Barnett took advantage of zanar Calif.) 70, Minidoka (Idaho) A N D M ARKET Negro Democratic South. Negroes, the fact that he could combine bu 155, Rohwer (Ark.) 339. CARLE R. VICKERS no matter how qualified, are not siness with pleasure by visiting his Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables 1471 N. E. Williams Court lovely and talented wife here. Mrs. allowed in the Democratic Party to Choice Meat.* Speaking of ham—whoever nam Portland, Oregon Barnett, (Etta Moten) was appear confer with the high officials of VErmont 4208 ed ’em “ hamburgers” intended that W. C. Rieder, R. T. Borcherding that party. They fear repercussions ing at the Civic Auditorium in the meat to be an integral part of said | Thurman and 28th Ave. Portland's Only Negro Dentist from the Democratic anti-Negro Broadway production of “ Porgy dish. If you’re planning a last In Br. 5513 Portland, Oregon and Bess.’ ’ dian summer picnic, combine ham ROBERT N. JOYNER, JR., M. D. southern Democratic leaders. We deliver Tuesdays and This busy Negro, the Randolph and beef for hamburgers worthy of “ This is one o f the most im Physician and Surgeon Saturdays nearest in portant elections ever held in this Hearst of the Colored newspaper the name— and be sure to precook Offices: 1415 N. Williams Ave. your needs Portland, Oregon nation,” said Mrs. Fauset. “ As far world was just as busy as ever in- the ham before combining it with VErmont 4404 or BEacon 3181 as the Negro is concerned his hope terviewing dozens of people of all the raw beef. depends upon the election of Gov. walks of life during his short r*ay WILLIAMS AVENUE U. S. O. Thomas E. Dewey and a Republi-. in the City o f Roses. As per his 6 N. Tillamook Street can Congress. The Negro voter1 custom, he had very little to say Portland, Oregon TRinity 46151 need not expect any helpful words to remind his local corres OREGON FR ATER N A L ASSOCIATION from the White House as long as pondent that the ANP is still very WYATT W. WILLIAMS deeply interested in this area. Be 1412 N. Williams Avenue the Democrats are in control.” Attorney-at-Law fore leaving Portland, Mr. Barnett Mrs. Fauset thrilled the audience 528-4 Lumberman’s Bldg. with her masterly speech which appointed another representative 320 S. W. 5th Ave.— AT. 6871 Portland’s only Negro lawyer brought loud applause from the for the Associated Negro Press in audience. She spoke of the sub this area so that Portlanders can servient attitude o f Negro Demo be assured of fuller news coverage. THE cratic leaders and condemned their Prior to the new appointment, the m m || V I - 1 actions as being hurtful to the ANP which represents 112 Negro newspapers throughout the country Fried Chicken Dinners has had only one representative in J She praised in highest terms this metropolitan area. Governor Dewey and stated that As to Negroes entering the field his appointment of Negroes to high 522 N. Broadway (near Interstate), at Broadway Bridge of agriculture, there seemed to be and honorable positions in public 2272 N. Interstate Ave. little or no movement in that direc life were unequalled. “ The only tion unless the purchase of a few hope,” Mrs. Fauset said, “ for the farms by old residents o f Portland passage of law’s correcting the mis Portland’s Leading can be considered a trend. H O W A R D ’S FU E L AN D ICE SERVICE treatment of Negro soldiers in the Hauling of All Kinds Colored Hotel Armed Forces; the only hope for MRS. BEATRICE REED NOW AT NEW LOCATION the passage of a Fair Employment Licensed Funeral Director 2707 N. Williams Ave., Above Knott Practice Act by Congress; the only MUrdock 9633 Phone: GArfield 4456 hope for the passage of an anti-poll Personal Attention at Holman & tax law ami the only hope for the Lutz Mortuary P R O F E S S IO N A L S E R V IC E S J. and M. B A R - B - Q Medley Hotel cau, e °f the N **ro-