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■»»» Pag* Tw o Friday. February 1. 1946 PORTLAND INQUIRER broadcast.” He was also the guest for a week of M. Phillips Price, a member of parliament from Gloucester, who took him to observe the British parliament in action. BIRMINGHAM— (ANP)— Rac WASHINGTON — (ANP)— Mi League of America. Pruitt was also the guest of the ing against efforts to make it Mrs. Robert L. Leonard, presi nority problems in this country American embassy at the Roose harder for Alabama citizens to were ventilated Wednesday at an dent, D. C. League of Women’s velt memorial service at St. Paul’s ST. AUGUSTINE, F la—ANP) all-day school sponsored by the Voters, presided at the morning William Lindsey, president of the register to vote, Capt. H. C. Tor- cathedral. Approximately 15,000 voteless D. C. League of Women session and Dillon F. Meyer, di Florida Peace Officers associa rell, home on terminal leave, is people milled around the cathed Voters (white) at the Mayflower rector, War Relocation authority, tion, in a “keep them in their heading up the veterans voter- ral during the services, he said. hotel which packed the grand was chairman of the panel discus place” speech at St. Augustine, registration committee of the His souvenirs include the Southern Negro Youth congress. ballroom with interested white sion. UNRRA team passes through ar to Florida police chiefs and sher Veterans in Alabama are ex and colored persons. my lines, contact with B B C and iffs, declared Florida's major empt from poll tax, and with 15,- Not only were grievance aired some of the new money from problems in law enforcement 000 Negroes inducted from the but experts and representatives France, Holland and Belgium. have arisen in the handling of Birmingham area, Capt. Terrell of America’s polygot minority He will resume his duties here pscho-neurotic veterans and of sees an opportunity to add sever groups offered constructive sug as resident manager of the Beech Eleanor’s chosen children.” al hundred new voters. It is be LOUISVILLE—(ANP) — E. E. er Terraco housing project. gestions for the solution of many Lindsey asserted that Negro sol lieved that the fact that veterans Pruitt, former director of a spe of these problems of race, creed diers “married British and do not have to pay poll tax is one cial financial team for the United and color. French girls and now are com HAVE YOU DONATED TO of the hidden factors behind the Nations Relief and Rehabilitation The 10 speakers concluded that ing back expecting to marry our THE U N ITED N E G R O C O L proposed “Boswell amendment” to administration in Europe, return now is the time for realistic, in girls.” be voted on in November, which ed home here last week with LEG E FU N D ? telligent, unprejudiced and forth His voice reaching a shrill cre if passed would stiffen registra praise for the UNRRA and the va right action if we are to survive ROY LIVINSTON scendo, he shouted, “These boys tion requirements. rious racial and nationality as a democracy. Representing Ne are ready to attack policemen, MOVING groups on its staff. groes on the program were Miss sometimes with guns if they are Hauling of A ny Kind “It’s a great work UNRRA is Elsie Austin, OPA attorney, and ‘roughed up a little’ in subduing NO JOB TOO SM ALL doing,” Pruitt said. “I don’t be former head of the Delta Sigma them.” Under such “disgusting NONE TOO LARG E lieve people realize how great. Theat sorority, and Lester Gran instances” as this police officers MU 4423 61 V . B. San Rafael St. What is being accomplished to ger, executive secretary, Nation have come in for “unjustified help displaced persons is amaz al Urban League. criticism,” he said. ing.” - Miss Austin asked her hearers JACK McVEA—Bringing his or He disclosed that the board of His team, made up of English chestra to the Dude Ranch Mon to try to make the transition for LIND & POMEROY directors of the Police Chiefs as men, Dutchmen and Czechs, a few minutes of being colored day. F l o w e r s sociation had authorized the BIRMINGHAM — (ANP)— Rev. brought the pay script to outlying while she dramatically and elo spending of a “reasonable” a- Maxie C. Jackson, member of the THREE HUNDRED LISTENERS “As near as your phone” UNRRA workers in the displaced quently catalogued the vicious mount of association funds to auditing committee of the CME persons camps in Germany. He cycle of color prejudice that be HEAR EDWIN C. BERRY 2617 NE Union Ave—G A 1181 defend any member who should church for the past three or four (Continued from Page 1) took a two-month course at the sets Negroes from the cradle to happen to kill a man “justifiab quadrenniums and a prominent University of Maryland for his the grave. She pointed out that but when we get a job, let’s do ly” in the course of his work. figure in the high councils of the task and sailed from America in membtrs of the U. S. armed serv such a splendid job, but we cause ■In conclusion, Lindsey declared, church, has announced his can December, 1944. Hitler’s V-2 Featuring . . . ices had spread the poison of col other members of our race to “These boys (Negro) are coming didacy for editorship of the Chris bombs punctuated further train or prejudice throughout the world back pretending to be heroes tian Index, official organ, pub ing in London secure employment. to such an extent that Japanese Mr. Berry gave one concrete ex without even having seen a gun lished at Jackson, Tenn. While overseas, he won a hose and Fiji islanders are hurling ample of a certain young Negro unless they stole one and smug Dr. Jackson, graduate of Miles of friends among his co-workers. hated epithets to Negroes wearing that was called to a job where no gled it in” WeVe got to keep college here and Alabama State He admits that he liked every the uniform of our fighting arms. college, Montgomery, seeks to body, but confesses he is partial other Negro had worked; that he them in their place.” “Racial Tensions in the Post succeed Dr. Luther Stewart, who to the British. He made several has made good and as a result of war World” were graphically de is understood to be a candidate speeches on housing while in Lon his record, there are now 13 oth scribed by Mr. Granger. “In race er colored workers. for the bishopric at the approach don, including the one he made relations this is America’s year of ing general conference. Dr. Jack- over the British Broadcasting Stanley's Clothes Shop 10. That we must join and back decsision just as truly as it is in 435 SW. Washington St. up other organizations that are son hold the bachelor of arts de company system when he had to matter affecting international re fighting our batles. gree from Miles, the bachelor of go “three stories underground to lations and economics,” he said. He urged them to join the N. A. science and master of science “America must make up her A. C. P., and likewise organiza from Alabama State. He is now minds whether she will hold fast tions in order that all of us can serving as pastor of the CME / WASHINGTON — (ANP) to the considerable gains made fight constantly in order to im Lambda Kappa Mu, a sorority of church at Prattville, between during the war as a step toward prove better race relaions. professional and business women, here and Montgomery. real democracy that transcends The crowd showed their appre set up a new chapter here Sat The entrance of Dr. Jackson race or whether she will cast ciation for the splendid address urday. The name of the new into the race for the editorship aside these gains and sink back delivered by Mr. Berry by thun chapter is Theta brings the total to six, it was into the terrible depth of super derous applause. learned here thi^week. The Ala- Lambda Jiqppa ^j[u aims stition, bigotry, suicial competi There were two solos rendered, promote interest in business man claims he* has “the whole tion which have marked relation but I didn’t get the names of the cation among high school and hei hearted support of the five Ala ships between whites and Negroes ladies. Both were grand. college girls and to encourage bama CME annual conference’s for 100 years. ^ FOR MEN N O W IN THE A R M Y TO higher education among its mem delegations to the general confer- “As long as people are afraid bers, said Mrs. Herbert L. B. of their future, they will fear their \ R ETA IN T H E IR P R E S E N T G R A D E S Wilkins, grand syntakes. The so- LADIES' neighbors.” j rority gives an annual national The Rev. A. Powell Davies, STONE f B Y R E E N L IS T IN G . . . scholarship to some girl inter minister of All Souls’ Unitarian RING ested in further business educa church, a native of England, said 10 K t. Solid Gold tion, she added. Americans will have to learn to Men now in the Army who re H I G H L I G H T S O F T H E N E W $ 30% tax included live, work, play, study and plan enlist before February 1 will E N L I S T M E N T P R O G R A M F or Xiadies: B eautiful im itation ORLANDO— (ANP) — Assert publications, regardless of race. together for our future or there stones fo r each month in the year. be reenlisted in their present 1. Enlistments for lV i, 2 or 3 years. is no hope left for survival. He ing that the object of the NAAC “There are plenty of liberal and Cut and tinted to look genuine. grade. M en honorably dis ( 1-year enlistments permitted for men M ention m onth wanted. called presidential restrictive cov was not to condone lawlessness fair-minded people in the south now in Army with 6 months’ service.) Jan. Dark Red Garnet charged can reenlist within 20 2. Enlistment age from 17 to 34 years Feb. Purple Am ethyst enants one of the most vicious or to prohibit the application of who will give publicity to our Mar. Aquamarine days a fter discharge in the inclusive, except for men now in Army, forms of bigotry ever conceived the law to anyone who is guilty cause if it is presented with wis Apr. W hite Sapphire who may reenlist at any age. M ay Pale Green Spinel grade they held at the time o f 3. Men reeniisting retain pi esent grades, by man and urged his hearers to of any misconduct, President dom and we have facts to back June Alexanderite Ju ly Red Ruby start now to eleminate such prac Harry T. Moore, state president, up our contentions,” the insur discharge, provided they re if they reenlist within 20 days after Aug. Right Green Peridot discharge and before February 1, 1946. opened the meeting of the direc ance exv "utive continued. tices. enlist before February 1, 1946. 4. The best pay scale, medical care, Sept. Blue Sapphire Oct. Pink Sapphire food, quarters and clothing in Army For those who want to continue tors of the NAAC and Progressive During the reports from the va- Nov. Golden Sapphire history. Blue Zircon segregation he offered a plan. “I Voters League here Sunday rious chapters, Rev. Black, rep Send Dec. There’s a long list o f attractive 5. An increase in the reenlistment m oney order or pay postman with representatives resentative from the Lake Wales on arrival. would suggest three categories,” morning reenlistmcnt privileges in the bonus to $50 for each year of active W ear ring 1 week on service since such bonus was last paid, he said. “One I would call just from more than 90 percent of the chapter, told the audience that m oney-back guarantee. new Armed Forces Voluntary or since last entry into service. W e pay taxes and m ailing charges plain ‘Americans’ which would in 49 states branches present Recruitment Act of 1945. The 6. Up to 90 days’ paid furlough, de if the ministers in their commu LOMO NOVELTY COMPANY In his report to the directors nity did not come to the NAACP, clude all groups in iu r national ability to keep your present pending on length of service, with fur Dept. PI-17 lough travel paid to home and return, 11 W. 42nd St. New Y ork, N. Y. life who want to build a better President Moore reviewed the take the NAACP to them. grade is only one of them, but for men now in Army who enlist. progress of the organization over th is p r iv i le g e e x p ir e s on world together without reference 7. A 30-day furlough every year at full pay. January 31. to race or color or religion. An the past five years and pointed 8. M ustering-out pay (b a sed upon other group I would call ‘Ameri out that the number of chapters length of service) to all men who are T h ere are plen ty o f other discharged to reenlist. cans—White: Sub-standard’ for had increased from nine to 49. reasons why many thousands 9. Option to retire at half pay for life nites who refuse to mix with Fort Lauderdale was pointed out of men have enlisted, and more after 20 years’ service —increasing to three-quarters pay after 30 years’ ser ¿fiy'lM^t white people, and for Ne as evidence that the NAACP is thousands are enlisting every vice. All previous active federal mili groes wild refuse to mix with gaining widespread recognition day. Y ou’ll certainly want to tary service counts toward retirement. whites I would label ‘Americans by its endeavors. The chapter 10. Benefits under the GI Bill of know all of the opportunities Rights. was the outcome of the work sub-standard, non-whites.’ ” open to you. If you’ll read 11. Family allowances for the term of Discussing the "significance of done by the organization which them carefully, you’ll know enlistment for dependents of men who enlist before July 1, 1946. U. S. Minorities in our Interna enlightened the citizens of the why a job in the new peace 12. Opportunity to learn one or more tional Relations,” Marquis Childs, community that unity was need time Regular Army is being of 200 skills and trades. author and syndicated columnist, ed in any community if it is to 13. Choice of branch of service and regarded today as “ The Best SECOND ANNUAL AW ARD overseas theater in the Air, Ground or declared that attitudes and behav hope to receive the benefits of Job in the W orld.” Service Forces on 3-year enlistments. ior patterns in our own country democracy. TO BE PRESENTED AT The matter of setting up chap condition our thinking for success M O N TH LY ful world cooperation. He pointed ters in small communities was P A Y P ER M O N T H — Startfng R ET IR E M EN T out that England was shocked by discussed and the president sug E N L IS T E D M EN ^ lo ie ^ ^ IN C O M E A F T E R : our exportation of color prejudice gested that since the previous W. ) Per ^ ^ 2 0 - * - * * * • 30 ™ Y ---- Z.ort* lr. Addition to Food, Lo d |in f, Servie* Master Sergeant during the war and that in India amendment to grant charters to Clothes tod M edical C a rt or First Sergeant f Jfrl i m $155.25 every race conflict in the United groups of 25 had not been ap ★ Technical Sergeant^ll4.0gp 128.25 States is reported in detail, espe proved by the national body, it ( • )— Plus 20% Increase for Staff Sergeant .« * 4 96.00 62y*0 of 108.00 cially in the Reuters News agency. is advisable for the small groups Service Overseas, ( b ) —Plus Sergeant . . . 78,00 ^ 30.7 0 8J^>5 50% if Member of Flying Other speakers included Dr. to associate themselves with the Corporal . . 7 6^0 42.90 » 7 4 .2 5 Crews, Parachutist, etc. (c ) David L. Campa, Mexican, direc nearest chapter and for the char Private First Q a s s ^ 5 4 ^ 3 60, —Plus 5% Increase in Pay 60,75 for Each 3 Years of Service. tor of training program for the tered chapter to recognize this Private . . 50.^| ^ ¿ 0 *36. *56.25 Inter-American Education found group as a committee in its re ---------- ation; D'Arcy McNickle, member spective community. SIC THt JO B THROUGH RIENUST NOW A T VtéuK N I AK f s ^ In a plea to the directors, G. D. of the Flat Head Indian tribe and U'. S. ARM Y'RECRUITING STATION Rogers, president of the Central field representative; Office of In ¿ A • dian affairs: Robert Iki, Japanese- Life Insurance Company, Tampa, BE A American; Irene Kooningsberber, and also representative from the — MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW — “ G U A R D I A N OF V I C T O R Y ” member of the executive commit Manateo county chapter, urged tee, Jewish Community council, | that publicity be given to the AIR, G R O U N D . S ER VI C E FORCES - * and Elizabeth Christian, member cases that the NAACP has under of National Women's Trade Union consideration in all the liberal Florida Cops Push Alabama Women Hear Leaders Demand Action Now on Minority Problems Told Negro Vets Registration Drive To Be Problem ence.” The five other aspirants for the much-coveted position are Drs. Elisha P. Murchison, presid ing elder of the Chicago district; L. C. Jones, editor of the Eastern Index, Macon, Ga.; K. C. Phillips, presiding elder of the Abilene dis trict, San Angelo, Texas; H. C. Bunton, pastor of Sparks chapel, Dallas, and J. C. Clay, presiding elder of the Ft. Smith district, Little Rock. UNRRA Official Returns Home Alabaman Seeks Editorship of Christian Index Lee Walter Bloc and Disney Hats $7.50 - $12.50 Sorority Organize New Chapter ^ January 31 t THE LAST DAY Ufr* Florida NAACP, Voters League Directors Meet 9.95 WHO WILL BE NEGRO FIRST CITIZEN? Glh A N N U A L DINNER BANQUET The Progressive Democratic Club Norse Hall, 111 N. E. Eleventh Ave. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1946, 7:30 P. M. U. S. ARMY Call LA 1568 or GA 6456 614 S. W . Eleventh Avenue . Portland, O regon