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NEGRO INSURANCE COMPANIES LOOK TOWARD VICTORY LOAN (BY WILLIAM PICKENS) Although one of the companies which has always been among the heaviest investors, has not yet sent In its report to C. L. Townes, the Chairman of the War Bond Division of the National Negro Insurance Association, the report sent in by 40 of the 43 companies shows that a total of more than 24 million dollar* In War onds had been purchased by these companies as of July 10. 1945. More than 5 million dollars of that amount was bought during the 7th War Doan and more than 4 million dollars during the 6th War Loan. The largest holder of war secur ities in this latest report is the North Carolina Mutual, with J4, 760,900 invested. Other companies that hold more than 2 million dol lars in war securities are the Am erican Woodmen and the Atlanta Life, the latter not yet reporting its 7th War Loan achievement. Still other companies that hold more than a million dollars in War Bonds to date are: The Afro-Amer ican (Jacksonville, Fla.), the Sup reme Liberty Life, (Chicago, 111.) and the Universal Life, (Memphis.* Tenn.) Those holding between a half million and a million dollars are as follows: Domestic Life and Acci dent. Metropolitan Funeral System, Mammoth Life and Accident, Great Lakes Mutual, Excelsior Life, Sou ji We wish to Announce ;! THE OPENING OF 1 j; G & J Smoke ! 2118 NORTH 24th Street Everything in the Line of I! CIGARS, CIGARETTES, & ]; SOFT DRINKS ji \'r Jackson & Godbey, Props. I ✓ FOI( WHOLKSOMK KECKEATIOX MAKE Victory Bowling Alley 2410 LAKE ST. Your Headquarters After Working Hours. T. Mosley, Proprietor TELEPHONE JA-9175 Johnson Drug Co. 2306 North 24th —FREE DELIVERY— WE 0998 \\m m iTiTmmn mi umH? HIGHEST PRICES PAID for FURNITURE, RUGS, STOVES “Call Us First” national Furniture Company —AT 1725— ■iliiiliiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiirMinoiimHUHii! r— -.. .. > Lake Street TAVERN Inc. 2229 LAKE ST. Omaha, 10, Nebraska (formerly Rabes’ Buffet, Myrtis’ Tavern) IS NOW—— LAKE STREET TAVERN Inc. “Always A Place To Park” ^- ■■ - - - -- them Aid, Pilgrim Health and Life, Golden State Mutual and Victory Mutual. Many other companies hold securities in six figures. Here is an excerpt from a letter : written by Mr. C. L. Townes; • Richmond, Virginia September 7, 1945. Dear Mr. Pickens; I've received a communication from Mr. Charles C. Craft in which he enclosed a copy of the August 16th issue of the "Minute Man”, gving points regarding the EIGHTH or VICTORY LOAN DRIVE which will be conducted October 29th through December 8th. Since this is supposed to be the last organiz ed drive to sell Victory Bonds, I am quite sure the Interracial Section of the War Finance Division is plan ning an all-out selling program. In this connection, I want you to know that 1 stand ready to render any service that you may call upon me to perform. Even though the war is over I think that it is important that our people go to 'shock absorb er' should we face a situation sim ilar to that of 1929 thru 1933. I think this point should be emphas ized in our various Victory Bond campaigns that will be sponsored among Negroes. Very truly yours. C. L. Townes, Consulting Expert, (War Finance Division, Treasury Dept. Wm. Pickens. “Tomorrow’s World Club” (HAROLD D. MATTHEWS, U. S. NAVY RETIRED) CLUB WRITES UP NEW BY LAWS AM) CONSTITUTION BLUB AND WHITE SWEATERS WITH CLUB INSIGNIAS Cl.I B RECEIVES MANY PATS ON BACK AT INTERRACIAL MEETING THURSDAY SEPT. IS AT MAIN YMCA. CLUB MEMBER ENGAGED “SO BE IT”—The new by-laws and Constitution were read Thurs day Sept. 13 at Club meeting. So i far they sound good even with a i few bugs in them. The By-laws and Constitution shall be released | for publication next week. The j purpose fcr the Club stil! stands — "To Better Conditions.” "HEY NOW” —Attention mates! the Club members are beginning to order the mad blue and white sweaters. They have a sharp To morrow's World” insignia on them. The sweater is blue with white let ters and are strictly fine. "IT'S GREAT”—"YES INDEED” Club sends representatives t° In terracial meeting at main YMCA. The representative from Tomor row's World Club werc Martha Al len and Harold Ma|!hev/s. Tomor row's World Club reccived many pats on the back from many other organizations at this meeting. I must say that we are very well thought of. They served one swell dinner which was fcllowed by many speeches and discussiong on liberty ana justice. The motto for that meeting wag “United We Stand —Divided We Fall.” FLASH—SPECIAL FLASH! To all of you gals and guys with brothers and sweethearts in the service. "That” guy of yours in the service has won victory and ig now preserving liberty for us on all fronts—"except the home* front' This is where we come in this is our battlefront. 'Are you in there struggling with everything you’ve got?" "Or are you YELLOW???" "Are you'afraid???” "I dare you t° come out and stand up for your rights teenaSers, before it's TOO LATE”. "HEY NOW"—Congratulasions — Club member Betty Fuller is engag ed to Tedham Burnell, a discharged soldier. He is a veteran of several battles an<j an Omaha boy too!., lie Men andfWomen ■ Needed For General Work Must Pass Physical Exams—draft exempt. GOOD WAGES—STEADY EMPLOYMENT 1114 Douglas Street C. A. Swanson & Sons WHAT? YOU DON’T WANT IT? We Pay Cash For It! We pay cash for that old piece of furni ture and cooking utensils that you don’t want. We call for and deliver. We pay cash right on the spot. The three J. & J. Bargain Stores. Num bers 1 and 2,1604-6 N. 24th St., Ja. 9452; Number 3, 2405 Cuming St., Ja. 9354. Mr. Andrew Johnson, Proprietor. lives at 2629 Parker street. Hate to see you get married, but it's still a good little old Deal! 1 pause for station identification. Club meeting Thursdays,... All Welcome, Club Reporter— “The Unseen" THE WEEK ~ (BY H. W. SMITH, HA- 0800) Ford Motor plant shutdown and 50,000 persons are idle .Henry Field, the second, says the output in 2% months was less than three hours in normal times. The United Press says that gen eral Motors provides the best test for a union proposal for a labor blockade to enforce demands of CIO. The U. S. army will cut the ranks of doctors, dentists and nurses be fore the 1st °f January, 1946. A U. S. army plane crashed near Fairfax field and burned early last Saturday Sept. 15ti\ a crew of 3 men and 21 passcngers. President Truman was very sil ent when asked by two of South Dakota’s democratic officials. Xew Yorw trolleys will be replac ed by buses in 1046 was announced by Victor McQueisien president of the 3rd Ave. transportation Sept. 4. A 15 year old boy tried to blast the jail in Kokomo. Indiana with dynamite on Sept 14 he was re fused a visit with his brother in the jail. Five painters were ordered to stop work when union officials ap peared to investigate the trouble of the 10,000 on a strike in X. Y. President Truman and his family arrived at their home last Friday evening Sept. 14 by plane and were greeted by a large group of friends and neighbors of Independence, Mo. Read the Omaha Guide every week. Two men were killed *n a trainer plane crash north of Louisville, Xebraska Saturday Sept. 15th. U. S. Senators Johnson of Color ado and Wherry of Xebraska, both agreed that meat rationing sbouid be ended as the western ranchers are shipping theVr cattle to ilie markets Loveland, Colorado had 8 inches of snow Sunday Sept. 16th. Mr. John Hartford president of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com pany says the loan of $600,000 to Elliott Roosevelt was a bad debt as he only got back $4,000. Read The Greater Omaha Guide for All the XEWS! I ora groi'p on the post WAR PLANNING BOARD This writer wa§ one of a group of the Executive Board of the NA-> ACP who called on Mayor Leeman to get information on the members of our group who were selected to represent our race in poS{war plan ning. We were received very cor dially and very friendly and the Mayor made a very plain explana tion as to what procedure was in force and he made it very plain that all citizens and their interests would be given very careful consid eration at all times. HOME COOKING Mattie's Tea Room is located at 2113 Grant- Specializing in Bar B-Cuea Spareribs, fried chicken and steaks. Home'cooked dinners from 12 pm. until 7 pm. (phone JA-5519) This is the same Mattie that had the Fantastic Cafe and lunch room across from the Dreamland hall. iii 1 mn'iai »ii NORTH 24th STREET SHOE REPAIR 1807 N. 24th St. WE-4240 —FOPU1.AR FKlCtiSi — LOOK AT YOUK SHOES Other People Do DICE • CARDS Perfect Dice, Magic Dice. Magic Cards— READ THE BACKS — Ink a. Daub a. Poker Chipa, Gaming Layouts, Die* Boxti, Countar Gsmei, Punch board. WRITE rOR CATALOG TODAX. K. C. CARD COMPANY 1242 W, Washington itlvcl. Chicago 7, Illinois GENERAL. WAINWRIGHT AM) NURSE New York (Soundphoto ) Lt. Adolpha Meyer of St. Louis Mo. shown as she renewed acquaint ance with General Jonathan M. Wainwright at a press conference at the Waldorf following the ova tion given the General by 4.000,000 New Yorkers last week. An army nurse, Lt. Meyer wag with the General at Bataan and Corregidor. COMMANDER WILLIAMS OUT LINES INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE PROGRAM FOR ENSUING YEAR At the first meeting of the Exe cutive meeting of Theodore Roose velt Post No. 30 American Legion Commander elect Charles William son outlined a very interesting and instructive program for the ensu ing year. First said Commander Williamson I intend to use everf resource of the Post to assist in assisting the boys and girls of our community in securing better recreational and athletic facilitie, thereby lessening juvenile deliquency. As the first move in this direction he appointed Travis Dixon, teacher at West Side school and former athletic instruc tor. chairman of the Recreational Committee. Secondly, I intend to use every means available to see the return ing Veterans get all assistance pos sible nad all available information on the rights given them under the G. I. Bill of Rights. Hence in a very short time there will be a meeting for all Ex-servicemen on this matter to give them informa tion and answer all questions per taining to this vital phase of Post War adjustment. Thirdly, a strong Post War Plan ning Committee will be appointed to study methods to assist our re turning buddies in readjustment. Fourt, 1 will do all 1 can to re vive all Legion activities that the Post shall again assume its position as a definite asset to the commun ity, state and nation.. Fifth, every effort will be made to engage more activity in the civic life of the community and that more and practical aid will be giv en to all organizations engaged in these worthy enterprises. FINAL PLANS FOR COMMUNITY CHEST HOUSE TO HOUSE CANVASS CAMPAIGN MADE Final plans for their house-to house canvas in October were made last week by chairmen and division heads of the Women's Division of j the Omaha Victory Fund and Com munity Chest. Meeting at the home of Mrs. Hernias Johnson, head of the division, the group of 25 heard James L. Paxton, Jr., assoc iate chairman of the campaign, as he emphasized the need for con tinued support of the USO and oth er war-time agencies that still re quire home-front support. Support of these and the 30 local agencies which provide family wel fare service, youth guidance pro grams and social service is the job of the Chest this year. Division chairmen and co-chairmen for the drive were chosen by Mrs. Johnson. They include; Division A Mrs. William J. She wan; Division B. Mrs. Frank Han sen; Division C, Mrs. Earl Allen and Mrs. William Davis: Division D Mrs. F. E. Marrin and Mrs. John Keiny; Division E, Mrs. James M. Northrup; Division F, Mrs. Franz D. Rainer: Division G, Mrs. Bryce Crawford and Mrs. Richard Baker; Division H Mrs. Frank Blackwell and Mrs. Hazel Miller; Division 1, Mrs. John Barton; Division J, Mrs. Frank Hamilton and Mrs. N.- P. Dodge; Division K. Mrs. Norman Haried and Mrs. Herbert Lindquist; Division L, Mrs. Hobart Corning, and Mrs. Roland Wachter; Division M Mrs. R. H. Schemel and Mrs. A. J I >U ! ‘ ^ : ' 'len” * EMPIRE SHOE REPAIR 115 NO. 16TH Across from Postoffce WOMEN'S HEEL CAPS LEATHER COMPOSITION 17c MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HALF SOLES 89c — SAVE — Non- Rationed Rebuilt Army and1 Civilian Shoes* Oxfords and Boots for Sale , 'TTi" jllLujn | Mettlen and Mrs. Louis Wells; Div. ision O, Mrs. I. C. Honke; Division I P. Mrs. Carl H. Torsen; East Oma ha Division, Mrs. Pete Synek; Car ter Lake Division, Mrs. T. G. Petti grew; Downtown Division Mrs. Carl E. Paulson, and South Omaha Business District, Mrs. Terry W. Bowman. Mrs. Harry Trustin is in charge of Arrangements of Meetings. GRANGER TOI'RS PACIFIC NAVAL BASES REPORTS LAG IN NAVAL POLICY IN SOUTHERN POSTS (Continued from page 1) j ed seemed to surrender Navy stan 1 dardg to the racial practices and i prejudices of their surrounding , communitieg.” Among the viola | tiosg of official policy which he re I ported were extreme racial segre gation of Negro from white person nel in film shows, mess halls and canteen service; lack of regard for the convenience and self-respect of Negro personnel travelisg back and forth from towns adjoining their baseg when on liberty leave; rough handling of Negro seamen by white j shore police: and, in one case, seg | regation of Negro seamen in Navy j buses transporting therr> to and I from liberty leave Mr. Granger's strongest criticism was directed at the Naval Air sta tion at Corpus Christi and at the Naval Mine Depot at Yorktown Va., In pleasant contrast to the Naval Mine Depot were conditions at the Naval Traising and Distri bution Center at neighboring Camp Peary. Virginia. In the gchools and training command of that Cen ter, he found little evidence of rac ial discrimination though he critic ized the fact that no Negro instruc tors had been assigned to work in the classes for illiterates where some 700 Negroes are being trained. BETTER JOB OONE ON RATINGS I he Granger report informed Sec retary Forrestal (hat e.ven in deep South bases the Navy maintained a fairly advanced position in the matter of assignment of Negro personnel to duties in accordance with their training and rating. Thus, at Corpus Chrigti. in spite of I the deporable segregationist prac tices referred to, the inspection dis [ closed Negro seamen and petty of ficers gerving in such posts as sig nalman, deep sea diver, structural draftsman, education specialist and storekeeper—the latter having a detail of Negroes and whites as signed under his authority. SEGREGATION SIGNS TAKEN DOWN BEFORE GRANGER'S ARRIVAL In at least one base the Naval Repair Base in New Orleang the Urban League executive was in formed by Negro seamen that "For Colored" signs had been taken down by a detail sent around a day or so before the arrival of the in specting party. In commenting on this fact, Mr. Granger referred t'1 it as being abgO]utely pointless in j view of the fact that his inspection I methods carry him throughout j shops and barraekg where he has a chance to talk freely with Negro personnel without any officers be ing around to ligten in on the con terviewisg method encourages com TO.IO AFTER ATTEMPTED Sl'ICIDE Tokyo, Japan—the mighty lead er of the Japanese empire at the time of start of war. Premier Gen eral Hideki Tojo is picture^ here as he lies in a semi.coma condition after shooting himself. U. S. of ficer in background is holding gun psed in the attempted suicide. pletely frank convergations with the Negro personnel and many facts enibarrassing to local com mands have thereby been disclosed. In concluding his report to Secre tary Porrestal. Mr. Granger com mented: “Constant attention needs to be paid by the Bureau of Naval Personnel to make eertain that in Southern areag especially, comm anding officers are doing their ut most to resist the nfluence of local conventions and to bring their rac ial practices up to the level of thoge other sections of the country. The wide variance of racial prac tices in different Southern bases shows that a hard-and-fast ruie does not need to be made regarding what can and cannot be done in Southern states. The attitude of the commanding officer ig of pri nary importance and is more of a determining factor than the pre vailing civilian customs. URGES NEGRO ENLISTMENT IN REGULAR NAVY SERVICE The Urban League executive, be fore leaving New York, strongly urged Negroes who contemplate re maining in ref-alar Navy service to make applieatmr s at an early date row that the Navy has announced its plans for increasing its regular , “It is Safe to be Hungry’ at The Sharp Inn Cafe 2421 North 24th Street Watch for the Announcement for future delivery service. L. Glenn, N. Johnson, Props. Phone JA-9293 w ---- ’ NOT CONNECTED WITH RAILROAD MEN’S BENEVOLENT CLUB The OMAHA DINING CAR WAITERS’ | KEY CLUB wishes to convey to the public that we have no connections with the Railroad Men’s Benevolent Club, located at 24th & Miami Sts. We remain as always at 2409 Burdette street. Alexander Smith, President, Alton B. Goode. Secretarv. IRAYALTON—OIL TREATED g Stoker Coal $9.50 TON C ® Blackstone lump .$11.60 per ton. 9 • Large load of Sawed Kindling Wood $4,50 9 per load. ■ —♦CITY WIDE DELIVERY SERVICE— 9 JONES FUEL & SUPPLY CO. 1 2520 Lake St. Telephone AT-5631 J Orchard & Wilhelm Co. NEW STORE HOURS MONDAYS, AND EVERY DAY—9 to 5 That Extra Comfortable Bed May Be a Handsome Sofa, Too New Studio Type Bed-Davenport WITH SPRINGS AND BEDDING BOXES \ ou choose from a wide variety of Tapestry, Frieze and Home spun Covers so that your BedL Davenport will fit into a living room. This new type is easily converted to a comfortable bed. 5975 •<> 8975 CHAIRS TO MATCH . 39.75 to 54.50 — — — ■— ■ -~== enlistment. "Now Is the time," Mr. Grange1" said, "for enlisted and commissioned Negro per8onnel t° clincn on a t.*-. .nanent peacetime basi8 the wartime gains that have been made ln their Naval status. The present Naval policy s one of no discrimination in choice of ser vice or advancement in rating. The policy has not been in effect long enough to become firmly set. We can advance the ‘setting- process by enlisting now in the regular Navy —and becoming firmly established in the positions which we have gain ed at such great pains. "The Negro public should remem ber that Navy leadership is not continuous. It is already known that Admiral Jacobs, Chief of t^e Bureau of Naval I‘er8onnel will shortly be relieved through regular rotation of duty. Admiral King will likewise be replaced by anoth er Commander of the Naval Fleet. Secretary Forrestal himself i8 ex_ pected t-o resign in the not-too dis tant future, according to newspa per reports. It is entireIy possible that a change of Naval adminigtra tion might result in a gradual or abrupt regression to the earlier undemocratic service practice*. 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