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  Boston Chronicle September 16, 1944

  The Boston Chronicle

  The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

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  Boston Chronicle September 2, 1944

  The Boston Chronicle

  The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

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  Boston Chronicle September 23, 1944

  The Boston Chronicle

  The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

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  Boston Chronicle September 30, 1944

  The Boston Chronicle

  The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

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  Boston Chronicle September 9, 1944

  The Boston Chronicle

  The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

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  Boston Chronicle April 10, 1943

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  This edition of the Chronicle highlights the involvement of women in World War II. It also displays the accomplishments of Black Americans through showcasing a local award winning artist and the NAACP. The paper also discuss Jamaican immigration to the United States. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: 100 WAACS ARRIVE AT DEVENS; Jamaicans Are Imported For Farm Labor; Springfield CLU Backs Anti Poll Tax Bill; INDUCTED INTO WAAC; FDR ENDORSES JOBS DRIVE; HARVARD GRADUATES 16 CHAPLAINS; NNC Parley Holds Spotlight; Bullock Rejoins Parole Board; Bishop Walls Due For Passion Week; Cultists Jailed On Draft Change; N.Y. Teachers Union Award For Carver; Stokes Elected To Phi Beta Kappa Page 2: C.D Workers Must Apply For Gas Page 3: The 2nd War Loan Drive Is On; New Anti Poll Tax Bill Gains Support Page 4: To The Ladies; Nine Girls Register For Job Train[I]ng; MISS BOYD GETS PH.D; Local Artist Wins Atlantes U. Award; Employees Ass'n To Meet; Women Organize To Fight High Cost of Living; Jamaican Girl To Speak At The Shaw House; WOMEN GIVE KITCHEN FATS Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS; Jamaicans Are Imported; NAACP Youth Council To Mark Negro Youth Week; NNC Parley Holds Spotlight Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: Students Serve Uncle SAM; Four-State War Bond Drive Slated; Arm Strong Bows To Beau Jack

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  Boston Chronicle April 17, 1943

  The Boston Chronicle

  The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

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  Boston Chronicle April 24, 1943

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  This issue of the Chronicle discusses important political events of the time. For instance, the paper compares the discriminatory practices of of the Housing Authority to Hilter, the sinking of a Nazi U Boat, and local community peace meetings. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: GUN CREW SINKS NAZI BOAT; A Boston WAMS Tells of Her Work; Cutter Campbell Rams Enemy; BISHOP WALLS HERE SUNDAY; Aviation Cadets Begin Training; INNOCENT MAN IS PARDONED; Housing Authority Adopts Hitler Plan; United Baptist Convention Meets; Cambridge Church Plans Victory Day; Win-The Peace Now Meeting; Harlem Dentist Urge Second Front; Report Shows 180 USO Clubs; Page 2: How to take good care of your eletric refrigerator Page 3: New England; Anti Negro Ad Violates 8802 Page 4: To The Ladies; Women To Train As Price Wardens; Mass. State Union Holds Convention; Elma Lewis In Dramatic Recital; T.B Assn. To Hold Graducation; Shaw House To Give Cantata; Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS; AKA Scholarship Rules; A BOSTON WAMS Page 6: Advertising Is Still Consumer's Friend; African Magazine Is Revived; Southern Dailies Cite Progress of Negro Hospital Page 7: SPORTS; Jesse Owens Is Ford Worker; Brotherhood Gains Election Page 8: Congress Urged To Continue FSA; INNOCENT MAN IS PARDONED; WAAC SKETCCHES; S.S Carver Under Construction; NMU issue's Anti- Jim Crow Book; NAACP Plans Parley In June

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  Boston Chronicle April 3, 1943

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  The April 3rd 1943, edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses civilian participation in the World War II war effort and the draft. The paper details the recruitment of farm laborers by defense councils, encourages rationing, and promotes victory gardens. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: INSTITUTE MEETS; Probes Jim Crow In Boston Places; PARDON ASKED FOR COLEMAN; Ramsey Leaves Estate To Aid; Medford Mayor Appoints Fireman; Young Artist Gets Recognition; Women To Hear Seaman's Story; Chinese Embassy Thanks Chronicle; America Mentors Aid Haiti; British Composer Writes Symphony; Maritime School Seeks Trainees; Young Artist Gets Recognition; Government Has Dormitories For Men Employees; Trade Association Board Meets; Subway Cop Suspended For Beating Girl; Diamond Cooper Passes Suddenly; NAACP Wins Ban On Insulting Label Page 2: Rationing Insures Equality of Sacrifice Page 3: Essential Work or Fight Ordered; Farm Labor Is Recruited By Defense Councils Page 4: To The Ladies; R.I War Stamp Sales Are High; Mass. State Union Board Meets; THE NEGRO PRESS Page 5: SOCIALS PERSONALS CLU8S Page 6: I TAKE THE PEOPLE'S SIDE Page 7: SPORTS; Negro Sprinter Sets Record Page 8: Young People's Column

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  Boston Chronicle August 14, 1943

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  The August 14th 1943, edition of the Chronicle further investigates the cuases of recent race riots. The paper offers varying perspectives on the causes of the riots. This issues headlines include: Page 1: HARVARD STUDIES RACE RIOTS; Pythian Leaders Leave For Parley; Worshop Group Tackles Problem; Paige Displays Hot Pitching Thursday; War Dept. Picks 2 New Officers; ELKS PALNS BIG PITTSBURGH CONVENTION; Railroad Firemen To Confer On Jobs; Civilan Shoots Anther On Ave.; Delegation Tries To Interview Red Sox Offical; Thirty Mayors Urged To Prevent Racial Outbreaks; ODD FELLOWS IN CONCLAVE; Page 2: This page reports on religious news Page 3: UTSEA-CIO Break Back Of Jim Crow Railroad Labo, Brave Belgians Share In War Relief Page 4:FEPC Schedules Railroad Hearings; WAC News; GOOD CONDUCT DRIVE STARTED Page 5: This page reports on social events Page 6: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 7: This page reports on sports news Page 8: Walter White Says Ghettos Cause Riots; Sec. Stimson Told Abuse Of Soldiers Underlines Riots

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  Boston Chronicle August 21, 1943

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  The August 21st, 1943 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses Black American invovlement in World War II. For instance the paper discusses Black troops fighting in Sicily, and U.S.-African political interactions. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: HEAT' BALKS WAVE RECRUITS; One Hour of Religious Ed. In New School Plan; A.M.E Zion Women Convene For Missions; Girls' Application Pertub Navy; Americans Greet West African T.U. Congress; Liberty Ship To Be Named For Vann; 15 Graduate From Chaplain's School; Negro Aviators Shown In "Click"; Negro Musicians Play In Harvard Jazz Concert; Biddle Proposal To Prevent Negro Migration Opposed; Negro Troops Active In Sicily Fight; New Appointment At Gammon; Patterson Explains Alabama Gift Page 2: Dr. Leo Cherne Discusses Riots Page 3: This page reports on events within the greater Boston area Page 4: Kitchen Fats For Munitions; Groups Thrills Reformatory Women; Ration Board Seeks Volunteers Page 5: Riveting School Admits Negroes Page 6: Haitians Win Library Award; African Trade Union Page 7: This page reports on sports news Page 8: Negroes Now On New Orleans Defense Council

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  Boston Chronicle August 28, 1943

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  This edition of the Chronicle discusses the variety of ways Black Americans were involved in World War II. For instance, the paper details the aid to the war effort Black press groups provided. It also discusses efforts in the advancement of racial equaility. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: STATE LEGION RAPS JIM CROW; Convention Urges Army Reforms; Wards Election Pot Simmers; Pythians Hold National Parley; Two Indicted For Peonage In Ala.; Capt. Jordan Leads Symphony Orch.; Largest Cargo Vessel Built By Negroes Launched; Walter White Poses Color Question To FDR, Chruchill; Negro Press Group To Assist OWI; Two Hub Lads Finish Primary Flight Training; Page 2: This page reports on religious news Page 3: This page reports on events within the greater Boston area Page 4: First Student In Cadet Nurse Corps Page 5: This page reports on social events Page 6: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 7: This page reports on sports news Page 8:This page contains editorial opinions.

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  Boston Chronicle August 7, 1943

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  This edition of the Chronicle discusses Black Laborers. The paper highlights the exclusion of Black Americans form the workforce; discrimination against Black workers; and the immigration of Jamacian and Bahaman workers. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: LEADERS HALT RIOT IN HARLEM; New York Mayor Acts Swifttly; Summer Theatre Presents Ingram; Maceo Harris In Advanced Class; Capt. CarterOn hurried Visit; Jamaicans and Bahamans Half Of Foreign Labor; NFCL Urges No Extradition; Rev. Adam Powell Out For Congress; Waitress Union Said To Bar Negro; Free French Aid To 10,00,000; Finley Wilson Gets Job Treasury Staff Job; Conn. Sets Up Race BIas Unit; Coast Guard Gets 153d Anniversary; License Board Rebukes Tic Tioc Page 2: Four Freedoms Taken Seriously By Negroes; What To Do In An Air Raid of Test Page 3: This page reports on events within the greater Boston area Page 4: Detroiter Offers To Pawn Car To Aid NAACP; Treas. Hurley Appoints Leader Page 5:This page contains news regarding social events. Page 6: This page details editorial opinions. Page 7: This page reports on sports news. Page 8: Newark Race Riots Leads To Law Suits; FEPC Cracks N.Y Firm;s Color Bar

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  Boston Chronicle December 11, 1943

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  This edition of the Boston Chronicle provides updates on the fight for racial equaility. This issue's headlines include Page 1: REFUSED RAIL TICKET; Judge Hastie To Get Award Sunday; "Unwritten Law" Forbids Sale To Dr. Lesueur; Mayor Explains His Racial Views; Canadian Athlete Is RCAF Officer; Boston USO Vote For International Style Club House; Salmon Can Bears Jim Crow Label; Nation Hails Voters Manifesto; Taylor Speaks At Governor's Parley; Orchestra Leader On Gripsholm; Colored Nurses To Hold Conference Page 2: This page contains the reoccuring segment " The Cantabrigian" and religious news. Page 3: New England Page 4: To The Ladies Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS Page 6: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.

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  Boston Chronicle December 18, 1943

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  This edition of the Boston Chronicle provides updates on the war effort and how it affects people in their respective roles (i.e. volunteers, soldiers, medics, etc.) This issue's headlines include: Page 1: ASSAULT CASE CLARIFIED; Dr. Hastie Gets Jamaican Award; " FATS" WALLER DIES SUDDENLY; War Dept. Shows War Films; City Hospital Seeks Volunteers; Doped Soldier Struck Officer; BSCP Backs Wage Rise; Lt. Gen Clark Laud Negro Combat Unit; Liberia Honors Marian Anderson Page 2: This page reports on religious news and news reports regarding Cambridge MA. Page 3: New England Page 4: To The Ladies Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS Page 6: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

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  Boston Chronicle December 25, 1943

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  The December 25th, 1943 Christmas edition of the Boston Chronicle provides updates on the labor movement and important local events. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL; Dorie Miller, Hero, Reported Missing; 27 CHAPLAINS GRADUATE AT ARMY SCHOOL; Biddle Files Charges Against DeKalb Officer; Latin School Boy Gets High Honors; Keeper of Great Seal of Mass. Dies; School Board Hear Tolerance Plea; NMU HAILS NEW FEPC PROBE; RANDOLPH HERE TOMORROW; DR. DUBOIS IS HONORED; ZION'S DRIVE IS PROGRESSING; Seaton Manning On Employment Commission Page 2: SOLDIERS FIGHT INTERNATIONAL USO CLUB PROPOSAL; This page reports on religious news and news reports regarding Cambridge MA Page 3: New England Page 4: To The Ladies Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS Page 6: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.

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  Boston Chronicle December 4, 1943

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  This issue's headlines include: Page 1: TOBIN FEARS COLORED RACES; Mrs. Jones Chosen Organist At White Church; FEPC Rules That Railroad Pact Bars Negroes; Mayor Says White Must Seek Defense; Famed Missionary Says U.S Color Bar Also Balks Peace; AKA Send 500 Letters To Solons On Anti-Poll Tax; Social Workers Hold Conference; Ebenezer Baptist Raises $4,283.94 In Rally; Governor Calls Youth Conference; UBC Pushes Xmas Missions Drive; Muder Suspect Nabbed In Conn; Hastie Coming Sunday, Dec. 12; NEW YORK ROUND-UP; Nunes Elected Union Offical Page 2: This page contains the reoccuring segment " The Cantabrigian" and religious news. Page 3: New England Page 4: To The Ladies Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS Page 6: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.

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  Boston Chronicle February 13, 1943

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  The February 13th, 1943 edition of the Boston Chronicle reports on major court cases such as the Commonwealth vs. Bracy. This issue details important national events such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) strengthening the Fair Employment Practice Committee or FEPC and other progression in the fight for racial equality are mention throughout this issue as well. For instance, the paper details the American Civil Liberties Union's efforts toward ending racial discrimination for Black Americans. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: COURT REVERSES VERDICT; Declares Defendant Not Guilty Of Crime; Capt. Wilson Is Promotes Major In State Guard; FDR Moves To Strengthen FEPC; British Protest Author's Arrest; Special Lincoln Broadcast Today; Governor Attends Reed's Funeral; GRAY DENIED NEW TRIAL; Roland Hayes To Aid Free France; Dies' Attempt To Oust Pickens Fails; Walter White At Temple Israel; ACLU Approves Hastie's Stand; Walter Disney to Satirize Racism; Gets Honorable Army Discharge; British Protest Author's Arrest Page 2: Labor Group Secures 3000 Jobs; Airplane Spotters Wanted to Take Intensive Training Page 3: New England Events; RACE RELATIONS HONOR ROLL LIST Page 4: To The Ladies; Dr. Max Bergan Pleads for Africa; Staff Member Enters Army; MR. LINCOLN; A Lady Comments; Dr. Max Bergan Pleads for Africa; ATTY. DORCH ON NEGRO HISTORY WEEK BROADCAST Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS Page 6: CURRENT JOURNALISM A COMPARISON; Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: Grand Master Of G.U.O.O.F [Grand Unity Of Odd Fellows] Dies

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  Boston Chronicle February 20, 1943

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  This edition of the Chronicle includes visual aids and tips for civilians during warfare, detailing various ways to utilize old and new ration books. There is also an infographic describing the new air raid system to readers. The Chronicle draws parallels between the fight for racial equality in the United States-particularly Southern states-and the World War II war effort. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: NYA NEEDS MORE YOUTHS; Atty, Mitchell To Succeed Reed; Two AME Zion Conferences Meet; Head Official Has Hub Interview; Anti-Jim Crow Bills Hearing At Hub State House; NAACP Holds Annual Banquet; McNutt Summons FEPC Conference; TAKE PEOPLE'S SIDE FOR VICTORY AND FREEDOM NOW; CAMBRIDGE RED CROSS; New Columnist On Current Events; Page 2: Morehouse Plans 76th Anniversary Page 3: Use Your OLD Ration Books for SUGAR and COFFEE Page 4: Negro Women Get Skilled Jobs; Shoes-Pro Bono Public; Industry Women Parley Next Week Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS; SNYC Asks For Action on Lynch's Page 6: NEW AIR RAID WARNING SYSTEM; WE FIGHT TWO ENEMIES THE AXIS AND DIXIE; Page 7: Sports Page 8: Robeson Gets Lincoln Award

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  Boston Chronicle February 27, 1943

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  The February 27th, 1943 edition of the Boston Chronicle places major focus on race relations. The paper discusses how poor race relations negatively affect the Allied war effort. The paper also highlights the involvement of local New Englanders and the Black communities involvement in the war. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: MITCHELLS JOB IS POSTPONED; Confirmation Goes To Sub-Committee; NYA GROUP TO HOLD MASS MEETING; Race Hatred Hinders Victory Says White; Roxbury Lad is Missing at Sea; Saving St. Nursery Will Remain Open; VOCATIONAL GUIDENCE COMMITTEE COUNSELS GIRLS; NAACP Youth Sponsors Show; Hastie Elected Guild Officer; WALTON FLIES TO LIBERIA; Springfield Man Is Flight Leader Page 2: New Group to Educate Whites About The Negro; C.I.O Organizes Laundry Workers; Survey Shows Enough Manpower Page 3: New England Events; URBAN LEAGUE HOLDS 32ND ANNUAL MEETING; DEFERABLE JOBS ARE DEFINED BY WMC Page 4: William E Carter Post Auxiliary; The Golden Rule; Miss Roche Wears "Silver Wings" Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS CLUBS Page 6: RACE RELATIONS ARE IMPROVING; TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT; HIGH WIND IN JAMAICA; NATIONAL NEGRO NEWPAPER WEEK; SAY IT WITH VERSE Page 7: SPORTS; UCLA HAS NEW NEGRO STAR Page 8: Anti-Poll Tax Conference Set; NAACP Requests Georgia Chief to Arrest Sheriff

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  Boston Chronicle February 6, 1943

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  The edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses various aspects of the lived experiences of Black Americans. The paper begins with a description of the discrimination Black servicemen faced and the "To The Ladies" portion of the paper depicts discourse between southern and Bostonian Black Americans. The paper informs the public about ongoing WWII war efforts through providing visuals such as a map of the two major war fronts and provides a guide on how to best ration supplies to further support war efforts. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: DORCH MAY BE NAMED; Hastie Explains His Resignation; NAACP Annual Banquet Thursday; Governor Considers Him For Judgeship; Mitchell Accepts New Stamp Issue; Senator Goldman Keeps Promises; Hampton Prey Here Tomorrow; Gray SEEKS NEW TRIAL; Boys Town Honor Major Chase; New FEPC Reported Chosen; Oliver Instructs At Harvard U.; Rev. R.M Owens Converts Scores; N.Y. Council Raps Sirs Jim Crow; DR. W.A COX MAKES STRONG PLEA FOR RED CROSS Page 2: Carry Draft And Classification Card Page 3: New England Events; Haiti Exchange Students Leaves; HASTIE OBJECTING TO ARMY; BLUE CROSS HAS GOOD YEAR Page 4: To The Ladies; AKA OBSERVES FOUNDERS' DAY; HIGHLIGHTS OF THE USO; We All Come Up From Slavery; MWDC COMPANY HOLD DINNER; Ipswich WAACA Fort Sheridan; A LADY COMMENTS; PULL UP A CHAIR AND LISTEN; Mo0ther's Got A War Job Page 5:SOCIAL PERWSONAL CLUBS; SHAW HOUSE HOLDS NEGRO HISTORY WEEK CELEBRAATION Page 6: The President's Visit To Our Soldiers Page 7: COLORED BOYS STAR AT TRACK MEET; Page 8: A REPORT TO THE PUBLIC; PITHY PERSONALS

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  Boston Chronicle January 16, 1943

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  This edition of the Boston Chronicle primarily discusses race relations. The paper describes the utilization of race riots by Nazi Germany for propaganda. It also discusses press censorship of African Americans, detailing the northern and southern US conflicts over segregation. The " To the Ladies" segment discusses a march tn Washington by the March on Washington Committee alongside one hundred African Americans. The demonstration was organized to protest nationwide oppression of African Americans. This portion of the paper also highlights women's various involvement in the WWII effort. These positions included linguists and the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: DORCH IS BOOMED FOR JUDGE; Letters, Telegrams Flood Governor [Leverett Atonal former MA Governor]; Dining Car Employees Protest McNutt Ruling; Dr. George Washington Carver (THE WORLD MOURND HIS PASSING); NAZIS USE RACE RIOTS FOR PROPAGANDA; VICE PRESDENT LAUDS CARVER; Censorship of News Is Denied; Thelma Dale Takes Private Murphy's Job; Roger Williams, Chaplain Injured; Chaplain Reynolds At 12th Baptist; Ickes Dedicates Anderson Mural; Southern Custom Breeds Boston Unrest; LOCAL BOY AT PEARL HARBOR Page 2: Sergt. Joe Louis Has A Double; An Episode In The Life of Gen. Eisenhower; FROM A CHAPLAIN'S POINT OF VIEW Page 3: New England Events; WORCESTER; NEWTON, MASS.; WOBURN; MEDROD, MASS.; REPUBLIC'S "HIT PARADE OF 1943" FEATURES POPULAR COUNT BASIE; WESTERLY, R.I.; PAWTUCKETAVERTISING WAR TIME; Compensation For Defense Workers Page 4: To The Ladies!; HOUSEHOLD; A LADY COMMENTS; Socialist Party Raps McNutt; Army Want Women Linguists Page 5:Social Personal Clubs Page 6: A NEGRO JUDGE; HOUSES FOR WAR WORKERS Advertisements: Little Dixie; MAC'S AUTO SERVICE; BUY WAR BONDS

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  Boston Chronicle January 2,1943

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  The January 2, 1943 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses international, national, and local news from an African American perceptive.

  This edition of the Chronicle details devolvement's in World War WII through describing the experiences of servicemen and progressions in the war effort. The Chronicle also describes racial discrimination and persecution such as lynching's African Americans face in the southern states. The newspaper reports on local news through highlighting notable figures to the Black community in the greater Boston area.

  This issue's headlines included:

  Page 1: Mulzac [Black commander of SS Booker T.] end First Voyage; New York Honors Captain of Booker T. ; Gen. Eisenhower Praises Negro Troops in Africa; MOBS MURDER FIVE IN 1942; Mrs. Jennie Moten Dies in Virginia; Dr. Singleton Lectures At Boston University; Tuskegee Spends $207,000 On Infantile Paralysis, Southern Railway Sued for Race Bias; Fire Causes Big Farmyard Loss; Roxbury Ration Board Gives Information; Sailors, Marines Riot in Vallejo; Books Needed At Camp Edwards; Bust Presented To Colonel's Wife; Steele Stresses Winning Ideas War; Southerners Ask Fair Dealing For Negroes; Both Sides R[] In Sedition Cases

  Page 2: Services Going To Church in Boston[n]; FROM A CHAPLAIN'S POINT OF VIEW; CAMBRIDGE; VISTORY BONDS RALLY BEGUN

  Page 3: The Year Review; THE WAR; DOMESTIC; DEATHS; DIASTERS

  Page 4: To The Ladies; Household; New Home for Women Workers; A Lady Comments; NYA TRAINING MORE GIRLS; Mildred Davenport Is First Looie; Mass. State Union

  Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONALS

  Advertisements: People's Market; Shoe Manufacturers' Outlet; FASHION FOR MILADY

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  Boston Chronicle January 23, 1943

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  The January 23, 1943 issue of the Boston Chronicle informs reader of racial injustices such as race based violence and provides further updates regarding military service and civilian participation in the WWII war effort. Current religious events within the greater Boston area are heavily noted throughout the issue. The issue emphasizes the importance of worker's unions and includes an open letter that encourages Black workers to join unions and advocate for workers rights. The issue also includes articles about the Black American identity, Barbados and Haiti, and the overall West Indies. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: TWO CADETS GET COMMISSIONS; Graduate From West Point Class; Dr. Jackson Sues R.R For 50,000; Navy Yard Head Praises Workers; Six Chaplains At Rush Zion Sunday; New Labor Group Plan Meeting; Union Local Signs; An Open Letter To Negro workers; Closed Shop; Bishop Allen Will Speak at New Charles St, 31st; NAACP Plans For Annual Banquet February 11; Workers Probe Jim Crow Page 2:Cambridge Page 3: New England Events ; Draft Registrants Must Carry Classification Card; Negroes Asked To Join Dimes March Page 4: To The Ladies; WE, TOO. ARE AMERICANS; Negro Teachers Play Big War Role; Food Rationing Explained; A LADY COMMENTS; Barbados Union Endorses Dortch; Roxbury Ration Board Head Talks Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONAL CLUBS; Union Local Signs; Liberty Ship Named For Carver Page 6: FORGING UNITY; NO SABOTAGE FOR US; THE PASSING OF DR. CARVER A COMPARISON Page 7: SPORTS; Local Union Signs Page 8: Young G.O.P's Endorse Dortch; Mulzac Beamed To The West Indies; Mathematics Marvel Teachers At Tuskegee; FBI FINDS NO ELEANOR CLUBS; THEATRE; Group Ten Brings Durham Girls; New Orleans Puts Urban League In Community Chest; New Labor Group Plans Meeting; Mulzac's Crew Aids Organization; Fred Silver Dies Suddenly Advertisements: CROSBY'S DRY GOODS STORE; GENEVA'S BEAUTY SALON; RUTH'S BEAUTY SALON; MODERN REST CABINS; THE GROUP TEN CLUB

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  Boston Chronicle January 30, 1943

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  The January 30th, 1943 issue of the Boston Chronicle showcases attitudes to World War II. The newspaper achieves this through publishing pro war advertisements, political cartoons in support of the war, and highlighting the achievements as well as pastimes of servicemen. There is also discussion regarding Africa's involvement in the war through highlighting F.D.R.'s visit to Liberia and his meeting with Winston Churchill in Casablanca. As the paper concludes it disuses set backs for minorities in attaining rights as the Fair Employment Practices Committee (FEOC) hearing had been canceled. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: F.D.R. VISITS LIBERIA Meets Pres. Barclay; Review Troops; WOBURN FIRE ROUTS FIFTEEN; Coordinating Council Meets; Award Sought For Navy Hero Barbecue King Obtains Divorce; REV. MYRICK LAID TO REST; Negro History Week Broadcast; Award Sought Navy Hero; Shaw House Plans Mass Meeting; Atta. NICHOLS Goes to Virgin Islands; Dean Lanier Heads Hampton Proem; Chaplain Reynolds At 12th Baptist; Page 2: FREE PRICES NOT FOR FREEDOM; Candidate For City Council Page 3: CAMBRIDGE Page 4: To The Ladies; AS WE GO ON; HOUSEHOLD; An Opportunity And A Challenge; Miss Lois Harmon Weds Mr. Reeves Page 5: SOCIAL PERSONAL CLUBS Page 6:New England Events Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: PITHY PERSONALS Advertisements: BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS; AMERICAN & NEGRO HISTORY MONTH; What is it wave got that Hitler hasn't?