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lr 5 i lUTODAY hrriff s. crunytEK Coon4 le acher in Chatta ivri received $80, riP.3J3re money this month tin i( month last Waat with high prices, ii rise mu.st have oeen wel Th; AACP lawyers hi salary suit for them they enjoy pay equals ferth white teachers. Other Jaciers nko note. I1UFT will surely low to an if necessary will IruppH to in. Youngsters aui (rt htu trained and ex than in tlie armed forces, WihI mi.

I will ret dliclDline. I' arn to work amicably xhm ami to unquestionably thWr nuporlors. They will IdHv and Iher will learn and celty of order. HI niakf ihm hotter citlsens nmla any nrhool. Congress rrrod badly in es mz ir.e araii the face of all Pan pxperience.

Best rfr are youths. They are ft. ad venturous, more Every old soldier knows "vun asinine imeri of retrardincr ev iy undor 40 as as a us from under the fellov of 16 a r. in. and was so 'd in the not so distant i torn koc Wd tn tlio ymt hinr 2" ln.

i.tntf hill. AACP to speak and S.o bark followinr the year oid cmi Iori li.t 'Ml4lslppl pa ir niily Axis propa jT" nt' 'ninincnted on this 'ti, OOSEVELT has rptlon of Ne ml a few white Aliinrdahad, India, Y. Herald tr r. says all the Col. 6) buy nth Marching proudjyhi review with their colors flying, their eyes front, their shoulders erect and their feet in unison, members of the 02nd division take the salutes from a notable group of Alabama officials and army officers at activation ceremonies Thursday on the parade grounds of Fort McClellan.

In the group are Major Gen. Edward N. Almond and his staff, and Governor Elect Chauncey Sparke heading the distinguished gues'ts. This is the second division of Negro troops in the army and both were activated by General Almond. U.S.

Signal Corps Photo. derly, who had just al'ghted from a munitions carrier. He was cek insr Information from one of our entrle. The sentry motioned to ward us and the oiaeny movea forward. Something in his walk, brisk and resolute, gave me the feellnjr that he was the bearer of glad tidings.

GUEST TLANE TRIP Sure ne was a lew aajs early, as I had put In a request with a British coastal patrol command, asking for permission to rid with those unsunsr heroes of the RAF and the anti submarine patrol. The orderly had brought me a note from a friendly British officer, who had told me to go about the matter. He said, in the, note, that per (Con finned on Page 9. Col S) VV GEORGIA SPEEDS UP WAR AGAINST DISEASE ATLANTA, Oct. 22 In a vigorous campaign against venereal diseases, Georgia authorities prepared this week to speed enforcement of a "quarantine order" calling for registration and treatment of all in the State affected with social diseases.

Commander Of 93rd feed To Chicago D): FRANK E. OLDEN (Courier War Correspondent) CHUCA, Oct 22 (Approved by Cen immediately, Major General Charles P. Hall, former commander or me tora red to command the llth Corps of the U.S. William Spence fftmmander of Artillery, wjll as "ruYnsnd of Ma 1 seated post. Had nated from the wsltmy West Jf'H, served over the distinguished 'vver otsr with oak purple heart, the 'French decoration, tha Legion of Honor, tha French Croix de Guerre and the Panamanian Medal la Soli daridad.

LAUDS SOLDIERS i. vBmnt to officers of the 93rd Division before departing for Chicago. General nan saia; You have a good division; dont I Continued on Pagt 4, CoL t) By EDGAR T. ROUZEAU (Pittsburgh Courier War Correspondent) (Copyright, 194, Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Co. Reproduction in ivholc or in part expressly forbidden.) auestton: AMERICAN mSSBQlST PROUDLY THEY MARCH IN REVIEW OF THE 92ND 0 A A V' IflssMl 1 ii i YrTr 4 ivc r' Haaassf' The Second Instalment of QUININE and SUBSTITUTES By Maijorfe McKenzie VIII Appear In This Newspaper NEXT WEEK "American Soldiers In Egypt Enjoying Experiences" Rouzeau CAIRO.

Egypt. Oct. 22 (Passed by U.S. Military Censor) On a visit to American Negro doughboys in a potential battle zone, I handed out paper and pencils and put the question: "Are you enjoying your experience as a soldier in foreign lands?" using my helmet as a ballot box. While waiting for returns and reading the nrst of these, I looked un cssuallv and saw a British or "Double In Courier Wins Poll Negro Americans proclaimed to the world this week that thev had no intention of "soft pedalinc" their demands for complete integration into the life of their country S8.7 per cent of the colored population answered "NO when they were thoroughly sam Talmadge Fosters New KICK ATLANTA, Oct.

22 A substitue organization lor the Ku Klux Klan was seen by those who view witn alarm the filing of a charter with the Georgia Secretary of State for the Incorporation of a secret so ciety to be known as vignanies. Inc. TJie organizers are listed as Major John E. Goodwin, commissioner of public safety and Tal mftricB henchman: John j. turn mines, member or the laimaage packed State tsoara or rwegeni.

and Fred Derrick, memoer oi iaj madge's personal staff. r.Aortria colored residents have expressed the view tfiat Vigilantes. is to be used to carry out Talraadge's program of coercing and Intimidating colored citizens for the preservation of "white LIMITED TO WHITE MALES" According to the mem bership will be limited to "white males of sound health, good morals and high character." Goodwin has stated the organization win oe se cret and have the right to comer "degrees of ritualism, sell parapher nalia, regalia, stationery, jewelry (Continued on Pag CoL S) pled by The Pittsburgh Courier's Bureau of Public Sentiment on the "DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THE NEGRO SHOULD SOFT PEDAL HIS DEMANDS FOR COMPLETE FREEDOM AND CITIZENSHIP AND AWAIT THE DEVELOP MENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES NO M.1rt UNCERTAIN Zlro There was no section of the na tion where doubt existed as to the wisdom and the necessity for Ne gro people to press their militant efforts for a fuller share of Ameri can democracy. Strangely enough considering the prevalent belief that Southern Negioes are moie conservative than their Northern brothers, the South was even more positive than the North in assert Ing that this was not the time to "cease tiring' ror racial rights. NINE OUT OF TEN IN THE SOUTH In the South, nine out of every ten stated that "softpedaling" days are over.

This Dixie tabulation was 1.3 Co more than the general poll norm or "iso votes. Expressing a "Double theme, (Continued on Page Col. CARVER HAS TAUGHT SOME FAMOUS PEOPLE Dr. George Washington Carver. Tus ke gee's outstanding scientist.

is not only rsmous nimseir. nut has taught some famous people. Among them, according to the November 3 Issue of Look Maga zine, was Vice President Henry A Wallace. A story on the Vice dent reveals that he got bis first lessons in botany at the age 7 from Dr. Carve" "I ffii IT XL SET FfiGS War Secretary Praise Lieut.

Col. Davis. WASHINGTON, D. C. Oct.

22 The 99th Pursuit Squad ron will soon be on the wing! The first of America's Negro flyers will soon be releasing iil lets of destiuction fiom European kics. aimed at the determined forces of the Axis powers. Henry L. Stimson. Secretary of War, announced Thursday at a press conference that after an Inspection of the famous Tuskegee Army Flying school he was con vinced that the fit at Negto flyin squadron is nearly jeady for over seas combat duty.

PRAISES DAVIS After months of intensive tisin in uider the leudeiship of Lt. Col. uenjamin uavis. the squadron i imply waiting for the "take off" outer. Arcoiding to Secretary tlmnon.

the Tuokegee flyers wrie among the flnct he saw on ht tour and that Lt. Col. Davis had done a creditable Job of moldinc and developing them into first cla nir ri.rhteis. When the Tuskegee airmen take to skies, it will bo another progres sive step in the United States Army, milking the first time gro flyers have helped to defend this country from the air. EIGHT CANDIDATES GET "WINGS" While the nualined flyers are waiting for orders which will send tnem into actual combat, more po tential heroes are graduating from the Tuskegee Air school.

Friday. October 9, another class of cadets graduated. Which means that the skies overhead may soon be filled with planes piloted by Negro fly ers. Some of the successful candi dates to receive commissions and wings at the hands of Colonel Kimble and Lieutenant Colonels Parrish and Davis include: Marshall S. Cahlnes.

413 North Oaklind street. Gastonia. North Carolina: EJwood T. Driver. SO Fountain avenue.

Trenton. New Jersey: John A. Gibson. 3M1 South Parkwav. Chicago.

Illinnjs: Nathaniel M. Hill, 1717 Ninth street, N. Washington. D. Herman A Lawson.

204 White's Bridge. Fresno. California: William T. Mat tison. 1213 Markham street.

Conway. Arkansas; Price DeAUyon Rice. 132 Lincoln street. Montclair. New Jersey, and Andrew D.

Turner. lOOd Westford Place, N. Washington. D. C.

92nd DIVISION PICTURES PAGES 2 and 3 0 rn UVJ FIRST NIGERIAN PILOT OFFICER Pilot Officer Peter Thomas, of Lagos, the first Nigerian to be commissioned into the RAFYR, Is training as a fighter pilot. Miss Stella Thomas, his ihkr, recently became West Africa's first woman magistrate, and his father was the first president of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce. sources In Iondon Liberia, hailing the presence of large numbers of American ad dicts and noyai Air force nyeis in the West African Republic built bv former American slaves. No confirmation of these repotti could be obtained by The Couiier from either the War Department or the State Department in Wash ington. DAKAR MAY BE SECOND FRONT The British and German reports.

however, were held to be of the (Continued on Page i. Col. t) 92nd Activated At Colorful Ceremony FORT McCLELLAN, Oct. 22 The 92nd Division is officially a part of the United States Army and the various units will shortly be assembled at this training camp to undergo extensive practice, preparatory to actual combat duty. On last Thursday, In color ful activation ceremonies at four scattered stations of the unit, the 92nd officially came Into being.

The most picturesque ceremonies were those held at this fort, which was attended by notables from all sections of Alabama, led by Gov ernor elect Chauncey Sparks. Ma le General Edward M. Almond. division commander, and high Army officers. Following the acti vation ceremonies held in the Division at Fort McClellan passed amphitheatre, the units of the In review before a distinguished group of visitors and members of the General Staff.

SPARKE PRESENTS DIVISION FLAG Governor elect Sparke presented the regimental flag to General Almond end made a short address to the soldiers. Col. Frank E. Barber (CoaMnwed on Pago CoL S) Senate Action At last Monday's meeting of the Judiciary Committee the policy behind the bill was not discussed. Senatois restricted themselves to a discussion of Jhe constitutional authority for tht Pepper bill and the Geyer bill, passed October 12, by e) '3 uu ILymcrihnmg (M TTDnn'e LPeaDjpIl Hun CDnne Weelk IEirnrtngs AcitfiaDnii British Mail Uo S0 Troops In Liberia iTEI JAILED iif fine record ha i.

ft V. 1 I 1 1 It 1 1 1 Al tf. own! Oiarles P. Hall Cvcn rjii' irit to command the "fc kl. farewell assembly VOL.

XXXIH No. 43 IV I.I! i i 1 I 1 WEEKLY live Feature. Latest News Leader In Advertising, Circulation and Newt Clean and ProsresshV PITTSBURGH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1042 0 PRICE TEN CENTS niCTll D. Oct. 23 It wss revealed DULLtllM.

hfrc.in official circles thla trrfk that Federal Agents of the Department of Justice are In Quitman and Laurel, Mlu, acenei of three lynching last' week, under orders to conduct a thorough Investigation for possible federal prosecution of the members of the mob. This action followed the many pleas for action against the mobsters that came to President Roosetelt and Attorney General Blddle from prominent Individuals and organl LAUREL, Oct. 22 A nation wide wave of protests have flooded the office of Governor Paul R. Johnson, President Roosevelt and the Justice Department following me inira lyncmng in one ween in Mississippi. rany lasi Saturday morning a mob.

estl mated at 100 white men. stormel the Laurel Jail, overpowered five 'officers and lynched Howard Wash. convicted murderer of a white i dairyman. Everybody Says U. S.

Troops In Liberia: But Our State and War Departments Maintain Strict Silence NEW YORK CITY. Oct. 22 Quick in the wake of re ports broadcast bv Germanv and Italy that American soldiers had landed in West Africa in force, including Liberia, came the further announcement early this week that British and Monrovia uovirnor jonnnin inimraiairiy dispatched State Guards, ten State policemen and a special Investigator to the scene of the dsstsrdly crime for a thorough Investigation and arrest of the guilty parties. According to latest advices. three or four white men are in Jail without any charges being placed against them.

GOVERNOR OPPOSED TO MOB VIOLENCE Deeply outraged over the third lynching In one week, closely following the hanging of two 14 year old boys from a bridge by a lynch mob near Quitman. Governor Johnson at Jackson dec.ared:. "I am opposed to mob violence and will do everything in by power to see that the lynchers are prosecuted. As soon as I heard of the ttouble I sent members of the highway patrol and troops of the State Guard and a personal Investigator to Laurel. "I have been advised by mv Investigator that three or four of the mob Involved In the horning have, bevn apprehended and are In Jail there.

The troops hate) gone out to arrest other.4 Judge F. Burkitt Collins recalled the Jones county grand Jury to investigate the mob action. FIVE OTHERS MOVED FOR SAFEKEEPING Following the mob action, five other Negro inmates of the Jail were taken to Jackson for safekeeping. Wash was found by Sheriff J. Press Reddoch hanging from a (Continued on Page 4, CoL Ii WAR CLOUDS GATHERING IN LIBERIA Br GEORGE TADMORE (Pittsburgh Courier Correspondent) (Passed by British Censor) LONDON, England.

Oct. 22 War clouds gathering over Liberia may soon involve the Negro republic in global con flict, despite President Barclay neutraliVv declaration conveyed bv U. S. Minister Lester A. Walton before the latter was called to Washington.

According to Information reaching London. boats under command of Alfred Woermann. former German merchant in Monrovia and scion and founder of the Woermann Steamship company, operating between Hamburg and West Africa before the war have secret base off Cape Palmas. Li beiian port within proximity of Freetown, chief British West Afn (Cnntlnued on Page Col. WILL THIS BE THE SECOND FRONT? yiwCy FRENCH WEST AFRICA.

fUtfUH St I amu; Africa, with particular emphasis on Dakar and Liberia, looms large in the news this week with British, Frencn and Axis radios heralding the news that large contingents of American troops have been landed at Gambia (1), near Dakar, Liberia (2), the Gold Coast (3), Nigeria (4), and the Belgian Congo (5). Committee Postpones On Poll Tax Bill WASHINGTON. D. C. Oct.

22 Favorable action on an anti poll tax bill by the Senate Judiciary Committee, headed by Senator Frederick Van Nuys, Indiana, was foreseen Monday when the committee, by a vote of eight to four, decided to postpone a final vote on the bill until Monday, October 26, and to attempt in the meantime to eliminate grounds for objection to the blu on the basis of Its constitutionality the House. The committee also discussed the proposed constitutional amendment to outlaw the poll tax. MAY AMEND POLL TAX It was the sense of a committee pokesman that either the Pepper biU or the Geyer blU might ao amended aa to remove constitution al objections to either. With these objections eliminated, it la believed the committee is prparea to report the blU favorably to the Senate. Members of the committee con Continued on Pag CoL AS i i i 4 It.

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