VENEREAL, DISEASE CONTROL BIG PROBLEM TO UNCLE SAM HERE’S WHAT HE’S DOING TO SAFEGUARD SOLDIERS (BY ALVIN E. WHITE) Washington, Sfcpt. 23 (ANP) The united efforts of governmental ag encies have been brought to bear upon the greatest enemy the h i man race is encountering when the army. navy, public health service, Federal Works agency, and Federal Security agency join hands to eith er wipe out or halt the ravages syphilis and venereal diseases are causing in the United States. Statistics show that the Negro has the highest rate of venereal disease in the country, due no doubt to the negligence of health officers in the areas where this prevalence is not ed. It is said that of the first mil lion men called by the selective ser vice, 13 times more Negroes were affected than whites. In some states, the rate is 20 times more than whites. Because venereal disease causo more casualties in the lest war tha actual fighting, governmental a encies decided something must b done to check this terrific inroad on rjvnpower. Consequently, a coa' •ition was formed to work agains'i venereal diseases, with the view point of educafng the public tha4' venereal dseases were not "soc’al diseases,” but communicable diseas es. With the abolition of the CCC camps most of .which are not under the supervision of the war depart ment, steps have been taken to tal:^ over 25 of these camps located in 11 states wherein infected women will be detained until they have been rendered innocuous or cured. The period of detention determines which stage they attain, although, when they are rendered innocuous, the health officials in cities to which they return are notified and the victims are asked to keep up clinical visits until a cure is affect ed In these camps, there will be no differentiation as to the treatment of whites and colored. They, of course, will be segregated as to race, the administration will be by state officials under the supervis ion of federal standards. When, it j is reported, these standards fail tci ho observed, the same fate befalls the camp, which operate under Title II of the Lanham Housing act, that happens to builders who do not ob serve the non-discriminatory claus es in their contracts; federal funos are withdrawn. In one city, Jacksonville, where some 150 prostitutes were arrested in one day 110 had to be released since facilities for the treatment of only 40 were available. Such conditions precipitated the action of FSA which immediately set about securing the cooperation of other agencies and establishing a program to be followed. Another important committee was appointed, whereby police assist ance was sought in a voluntary manner to wipe out this evil at its source. Discussions followed as to ways and means of setting up the pro gram. Among them were the worn out idea of segregated districts. This was promptly killed when it was shown that an inhabitant of one of these areas was more likely to spread infection through the 30 to 40 contacts that persons had in the average 24 hour period, as contrast ed with fewer contacts made in non segregated areas. It was further shown that the average prostitute, subjected to regular inspection by physicians, of fered no safeguard since an infect ion could be made within five min utes after the person had secured a certificate as to freedom from venereal disease. One government official went so far as to state that such physicians were not worthy of being called doctors, since it is generally known . that the inspections are not infall ible. From 50 to 90 percent of prosti tutes are infected, statistics show. They also prove that a woman free of venereal disease, engaged in prostitution, is likely to become in fected during the first three instauc es she is engaged in the practice More difficult to control, says the information, are the women and girls, not engaged in prostitution, but who are merely promiscuous and feel it their duty to indulge the whims of soldiers and men in uni forms. They are easily contamin ated and thus through their prom iscuity pass on to others the infect ion which they ave contracted. In providing these hospitals for the detention of infected women, it is expected that each camp will pro vide medical treatment and super vision for from 100 to 300 infected girls. Federal assistance is prom ised three girls in the form of ef forts to place them in legimitate industry when they leave the hos pitals. Rehabilitation, job training and employment opportunities are scheduled in the program underway for their assistance. As part of the federal social pro tection program to eliminate ven ereal disease as a hazard to the arm l ed forces and war workers, these necessary hospitals are being pro vided with funds set aside through the Lanham act, administered by the Federal Works agency. Through the enactment of what if known as the May act, it is poss ible to prohibit prostitution within such reasonable distance of military or naval establishments as the sec retaries of war and navy shall de termine. Where local authorities are not able to cope with the situat ion, FBI men are authorized to go into the community to wipe out the evils. In two camps, FBI men have had work to do, once in Fort Bragg, N. C. and at Camp Forrest in Tenne ssee. - 1 li On May 22, President BoOseve’t took official cognizance of the ex istanee of this evil and addressed a letter to Paul V. McNutt, who as director of the Office of Defense Health and Welfare Service was re sponsible for the administering of the office. Mr. McNutt has in turn sent out letters over his own sign ature enclosing the President's let ter asking the cooperation of local police officials in stamping out sol icitation and prostitution. The camps are expected to open shortly and will be operated as fed erally supervised institutions with! full medical' care and recreational fecfltttM far mfileteC G. N.—I can't seem to get ahead in life, the more I try to get above J board the lower I sink. 'My husband | and I lived together for almost ten years. We have tried to become rc | conciled many times since we part 1 ed but something turns up to upset our plans. No one ever pays me any attention. I am the most mis erable woman on earth. Tell me what to do and if we will ever go back together again? Ans: People just don’t seek the company of one who goes around with a chip On her shoulder and a “poor me” attitude. Yu must gain confidence and self assurance if you expect to stay above board. You have had just reasons in the past for feeling depressed. But it is time for you to accept the fact that your life with your husband is ov er, as he has someone else. His “upset plans” have been intention n:iiiiiiiitiiiiifliiiitiimHiiH!Haiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive* you. which i.s the main point . and you should feei honored to r '■v * h**r as ; our wife. She has only I lif way promised to marry you be cause she dots not want to commit nerself until rjn. is sure of your in tentions. Y'ou Pad better get busy and start wooing strong and heavy before someone else beats j'Our dine K V. H—My husband and I have a little business and he does not take any interest in the safe or his home either. It seems like he does not care for anything except the car and riding around after other men’s wives. I work and try to have something, but it looks like his mind doesn’t have any business sense at all. Should I save my money and leave or stay on and see if he will do any better. Ans: You are making a good liv ing for yourself there in the cafe, and you should hold onto it. The mistake you are making is to turn over the profits to your husband to finance his good times. Get in be hind him and make hint get an out side job if the cafe business doesn t appeal to him. Then he wouldn't have so much time to joy ride with the ladies. You are the business head in your family. It is going to be up to you to bank the profits in this business and watch out for a rainy day. . L. M. J.—I am asking you for ad vice please. This man and I have been together for two years. He promised me big things before I consented to come and live v/iih him. He is fresh as paint with the women, and has made a few out of the way remarks to my fourteen year old daughter. I feel like I have had enough. Should I leave him as I plan? Ans: It was a mighty poor ex ample for you to set for your teen age girl to live with this man with out the respect of matrimony. It is still worse that you submit her to these, insults. Make your change at once. He isn’t going to keep those glowing promises. You should know that by now. F. C. B.—Please give‘me some in formation on my case. Situated as I am would I make a mistake to take this teacher’s position that has been offered me this year? I also want to write you privately. Ans: I’m sure you would not b3 making a mistake to take the posi tion. Your mother lives there with you and can look after your young ster while you work. It seems to me you would be happier now that your husband is in the service. Send 25c for my Astrology Reading if you want to write privately. SOCIAL NOTES • • m Mrs. Ruby Hill of Detroit, Michi gan, arrived in the city Monday I night for a week’s visit with relat ives and friends. While in the cPy she is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Pearl Yost, 2764 Grant St. Mrs. Hill who is a former Omahan has made Detroit her home for the as? five years. Mrs. Pearl Graham, former Or.it han and Mrs. Clarissa Brannon leit Wednesday night for their home in Detroit, Michigan. During their stay in the city they were guests of Mrs. Graham’s niece, Mrs. Maggit McPhualJ, 2207 1-2 North 27th ave. Mr. Alfred Allen, 2521 Blondo Pt . undewent a tonsillotomy Saturday morning at the Methodist hospital. Mr. Allen is progressing nicely a the present at his home. _ Mrs. J. W. Walker 0f Chicago is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Roundtree. Mrs. Marie Gray, 3011 Miami St and her charming daughter. Miss Marion spent the week end in Lin coin, visiting cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Green and son. They report ed a very enjoyable time. MR. FRANK ROBINSON Funeral services for Mr. Frank Robinson were held last Monday afternoon at the St. John Baptist Church with Rev. E. Johnson offic iating. Mr. Robinson who had been ill for almost two years, passed a way Wednesday morning at his home, 1411 North 27th St. Among the survivors are two sons, Jerry and Rev. Eddie Robinson, and a granddaughter of Blytheville, Ark. Burial was in Forest Lawn Ceme tery. MRS. MARY GLOVER j Last rites were held Monday morning for Mrs. Mary Glover from St. Benedict church. Mrs. Glover passed away last Wednesday after a ‘hree weeks illness. She leaves to nourn her loss, her husband, five ns. th ee daughters, eight grand hilJren and a host of friends. Rur al was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Kitty Brown, 2304 North 25th St., and sjst r, Mrs. Del a Fields of Denver. Colorado wer» called to Cincinnati, Ohio, to b? at the bedside of their sister. Mrs. Ada Catching, who passed away Sept. 5th. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zjon Baptist Church. Mrs. Fields enroute to Denver stopped over in Omaha for a week with Mrs. Brown. YOUNG PEOPLES’ FELLOWSHIP The Young People's Fellowship of i St. Philip’s Church had its fall open ing Sunday, Sept. 20, 1942 at the home of Miss Florence James 3112 Corby Ct. As usual the opening meeting was devoted to the elect ion of officers and the reading of the Constitution. The following are the new officers: Florence Jam es, Presidtnt; Beverly Stams, Vice President; Beulah Coleman, Secret-1 ary; Rozella Thomas, Assistant and i Corresponding Secretary; Marilyn Fowler, Treasurer. Two commu tes were appointed by the President. A membership committee whose chairman is Marilyn Fowler, A Pro gram Committee whose Chairman is Peggy Anderson. Plans were made for as many members as pos sible to attend the joint Fellowship meeting at “All Saints" 26th and Dewey St., Sunday Sept. 27, at 6:30 p. m. AM members who are able to go are to meet at the home of Mrs. J. D. Crawford 2214 North 28th ave, at 6 p. m. Florence James, Pres., Rozella Thomas, Corres Secy., Mrs. J. D. Crawford, Father G A. Stams, SpOn ' sors NAACP BENEFIT PARTY There will be a b.nefit party Sat urday, Sept. 26th starting at four o’clock. Dinner and plenty amuse ment. Proceeds of the party will go to the NAACP. All are urged to attend. The Mother Club of the South Side Tenance are planning to have a important program an refreshment for the mothers of the clubs and we are very interested to have more of the mothers to join. Mrs. Mildred Bailey, Pres., by Mis. Vivian Patterson. Mrs. J. W. Walker of Chicago is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Rountree. VISITS IN KC Mrs. Russell Cook, Seward St. Plaza, accompanied by her two sons Joseph and Russell, visited in Kan sas City, Mo., over the week end. PRINCESSES The meeting was opened at 3.30 p. m. at the home of Marcelene Fa? land. Our guest speaker, Mrs. Lois Goode, gave us a very interesting talk centered around personality. We discussed getting club pins and our sponsor will look into the mat ter of prices. We also made tenta tive plans for a Dutch Treat. The. meeting was closed at 5:00 p. m. and our hostesses served a delicious luncheon. Doris Pittman, President, Beverly Stams, Reporter. WORKMEN S CLUB NEWS 5219 1-2 South 29th St., The Workmen’s Club sponsored heir annual child- n’s picnic, Sepr, 20th- Seventy children attended an also many of the parents. P'cnlc Committee: Mr. A. J. Jenkins, Chair , man. Mrs Frankie Jackson. Miss Hallie Wright. Miss Fanny Houston and Mrs. Hazel Smith- The child-1 ren’s contest was continued. Date I will be announced in next week'? I issue. On Friday, Sept. 25th, Mrs. Row- I ena Sudduth and Mr. Homer Drew will entertain the regular and so cial members of the club. The-e will be amusements and lunches. Time 3 p. m. All are invited. SOCIAL GROUP OF WORKMEN’S CLUB The Social Group elected officers at a special meeting, Thursday. Mrs. Sudduth was elected Chairman, Mrs. Evelyn Thancey, Secreta-v. and Mrs. Houston, Entertainment. The meeting was very well attend ed. Plans were made for the Sept ember Birthday Party which will he Sept. 27th- Refreshments will be served free. All social members are urged to attend. Bingo Party. . _ The date will be announced next week. Look for it. Mr. Robert Starnes, 2720 R. St., is reported ill in the Veteran’s hos pital in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mrs. Hazel Sampson, 2816 R. St., is also reported ill. WORKMAN’S CLUB AND HOME DEFENSE CLUB STAMP PARADE Many children took part in the parade The stamp sale was report ed by the Chairman, Mrs. Frankie Jackson to have been a huge suc cess. Refreshments were served free and pictures were made of the, sale. We urge all to join in the weekly stamp sale. HOME DEFENSE CLUB NEWS 2919 Q Street The dance which was sponsored for the youth of the comiftunity was very well attended, Saturday Sept. 19th. Miss Hallie Wright was in charge. The next dance is expected to be about October 3. SOUTH OMAHA NEWS Mrs. Anna Moore. Proprietor of Anna's Cafe, 2729 Q Street, has re turned from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sept. 20th. where she attended the bedside of her mother. Mrs. H. T. Napier and sister. Mrs. Sadie Russau. 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