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[[image - black & white photograph of Sgt. Major Kincey and S/Sgt. Ivy]] [[caption]] Sgt. Major Bedford Kincey of Capps, Ala. and S/Sgt. Ivy of Mississippi became buddies years ago on Guam. A hard-bitten Marine, Ivy went through Pacific hell. Kincey, in administration job, is top Negro rank in Camp.[[/caption]] [[image - black & white photograph of two men running on a track]] [[caption]]Because of interest of Commanding General hart, an ex-football hero, all sport is stressed among Marines at Lejeune.[[/caption]] [[image - black & white photograph of two military men peeling potatoes in the kitchen]] [[caption]] These two Marines have their work cut out. Pfc. Bob Walker of Birmingham, Ala., and Pfc. Don Tesch of St. Paul, Minn. [[/caption]] The Marines had no Negroes before '42, but today follow Navy directives in attitude toward Negroes. • Although the Marine corps takes its orders from the Navy, its policy towards Negroes does not always follow the Navy pattern. In fact, the Marines did not accept Negroes in their ranks until 1942 when the corps was being mobilized to a strength of 70,000. Yet when the Marines hit the shore at Bougainville in 1943, Negroes were among them. Later they fought in all the Marine campaigns through Okinawa. Today, of the 74,000 men in the Marines, about 1,500 are Negroes, most of them in pay grade 6, the next to lowest. The number of them in pay grade 1 is increasing, mainly because the "quota" system in the Marines has been abolished. Montford Point, once designated as "a recruit training center for Negro Marines" is deserted but for a few guards watching U.S. Government property. Now Negro Marines do their "boot" under the same conditions as the white boys at Parris Island, South Carolina and San Diego, California. From there they move on either to the 173-square miles of Camp Lejeune or, depending on their ability, to Basic Schools at Quantico, Va. As the East coast center of varied Marine Corps training activity, Camp Lejiune is the home of the famous Second Marine Division and the Marine Barracks, Headquarters & Service Battalion, in which are some 300 Negroes. They mess, use the same service clubs and are billeted with white boys. Camp facilities include a free theater, (in the Army it costs 24 cents), a 19-hole golf course and the use, on separate days, of Marston Hall, a palatial ball-room. The Marines have four Reserve Negro second lieutenants, but none on active duty. But the way is open, if they can qualify. (Continued on next page) [[advertisement]] RUGGED MEN'S 'T' SHIRTS [[image: graphic of man in T-shirt]] 50c EACH FOR WORK! PLAY! UNDERSHIRTS! You'll agree with thrifty New Yorkers that these long lasting 'T' shirts are preferred by all men because * They're smartly tailored! ACTION CUT for comfort and freedom! * Light Weight! Washable! Made of first quality white fine cotton yarns! * All sizes! Small (34 and 36) Medium (38 and 40) Large (42) This sensational offer is being made to you because of our huge buying power! So Hurry! Hurry! - Order yours now for immediate delivery! minimum order 3 'T' shirts, sorry, no C.O.C. ENGEL MILLS 80 DELANCEY ST., DEPT. W, N.Y.C. "QUALITY IN QUANTITY AT LOWEST PRICES - FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS" [/advertisement]] [[advertisement]] BIRTHMONTH WATCH Only $7.95 [[image: graphic of jeweled watch]] You'll feel like a Glamorous movie star when wearing your very own Gorgeous Birthmonth Watch! Very elaborate and Expensive looking. Exquisite dial and Dainty case. Bracelet contains two Large, Breath-taking Birthmonth Sparklers surrounded by over 50 Fiery Brite Brilliants. A Dependable, Glamorous time-piece you'll treasure! SEND NO MONEY! Just name, address and Birth Date. Pay postman C.O.C. $7.95 plus 10% tax and postage on delivery! WORLD-WIDE DIAMOND CO., DEPT. H-950 2451 S. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO 16, ILLINOIS [/advertisement]] [[advertisement]] Fool Your Friends! and Save at Klein's [[image: graphic of 'gun' lighter]] GUN LIGHTER Was $10 NOW 2.95 Looks and feels just like a real sturdy Chrome Plated 25 caliber Automatic Pistol. Pull the trigger and it lights automatically. It never fails to light! Large fuel capacity, Genuine Black checkered hard rubber grips. Detachable Table stand included. Made to sell for $10.00 - at Klein's for on $2.95 postpaid. Size 2 3/4 x 2", handy pocket size. LIMITED QUANTITY! ORDER BY MAIL! Rush...GUN LIGHTERS @ 2.95 each. No C.O.D.'s please! Money Back Guarantee. Free $1.00 Gift included! KLEIN SPORTING GOOODS, Dept. DW 227 W. WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO 6, ILLINOIS (Free Gun Catalog Included With Every Cash Order) OUR WORLD June PAGE 27
