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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
Holds RECORD
OF BUSINESS
IS LIBERAL"
Industry's Congress Told
Time U. S. Had "Coali-
ton Government"
BY MARTIN KANE
United Press Staff Correspondcnt

United Press Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Dec. 10. (UP)-
The time has come for "coall-
ton government" in which labor,
industry and government itself
will join to forgive and forget
on all Sides" the closing session
Of the Congress of American In
dustry was advised last night by
its chairman.
C. NJ. Chester, chairman of the
National Association Of Manufac-
turers. sponsors Of the congress,
and chairman Of General Foods
Corporation, made lis suggestion
ms he recited the "liberal record
Of business at the conventions
closing dinner, attended by more
than 1000 members of the ma
tons largest organization of en-
plOyGrS. 80 :,
"In all truth" he said, 81 don't
believe the citizens Of America are
going to be very tolerant If some
way is not promptly found to get
the old ship of state back on her
keel and away on that course
which will bring most happiness
to the most people,
In approving statement pre-
scented by the hoard Of directors
of the NAM, the i2nd congress
asserted that Sit-down strikes and
strikes to obtain the closed shop
should be declared illegal.
Amendment of the Wagner La
Dor Act and the Byrnes Anti
Strike Breaking Act also was de-
mandcd and the congress con-
dcmncd general and sympathy
strikes, compulsory government
arbitration of labor disputes, par.
ticipation Of unions in politics and
limited liability Of unions. Legis-
lation in this direction was recon-
mcnded.
The directors report was pre-
pared before Charles Fahy, gen
cral counsel Of the National La
Dor Relations board, told the IN
dustrialists in closed session that
labor's organization and bargain,
ing rights could not be destroyed
by "any opposition, however dis
guised." -.
He accused manufacturers of
Crying to put the labor unions
out Of business. :,
He said the government wished
to cooperate with industry to bet
ter conditions but sit is a great
obstacle to cooperation when one
party violates the rules"
Chester's address, in effect
summation of convention opinion
as expressed by some 1000 indus.
trial leaders, recited the Liberal
record of business"
His declaration came as AN
Continued on page three.)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10

cost of the wheat processing tax
to the housewives Of that city
would amount to $l6G5 annually
inasmuch as this city normally
consumes SOTO barrels of flour
annually and a 20 cent per
bushel wheat processing tax adds
an average of 90 cents barrel
to the cost of flour and one-third
cent to a loaf Of bread. The pro-
posed tax on cotton will place an
added burden Of approximately
an equal amount on Henderson
vile family budgets.
"Thc tragic thing about the
proposed taxes is that they will
fall heaviest on those least able
to pay, the families of moderate
and low income being the largest
consumers of wheat products and
the greatest buyers of cotton
clothing and cotton goods. In cf-,
feet, these levies will be added
taxes on the working man for the
bread he eats and the shirt he
wears on his back.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
POLICE THROUGHOUT EAST
FRANCE HUNTING ALLEGED
HEAD OF MURDER FACTORY
Place Where Miss Dekoven
Killed Across Street From
Landru's Home

PARIS. France, Dec. 10. CUP
Police throughout the eastern part
of France were mOb;lizcd today
in search for the alleged master
mind" Of the murder factory of
St. Cloud" and blonde accom-
plicc who slipped through the po-
lice net at Mantua, near the Swiss
frontier, after they thought they
had corncdcd him. An official an
nounccmcnt Of the capture later
was reScinded.
Meanwhile, police dug in the
garden Of the murder villa. con-
WINGED that George Wcidmann, adj
mitted slayer Of the American
dancer, Jean DcKoveu, %, and
four others had killed even more
fugitiveS.
Sought are Roger Million, Is,
varnish-haired gigolo, and young
blonde, Mademoiselle Collette, de-
scribed by the police as YAM
pire. Police said Million, long
known as a traffiker in drugs and
women, met Weidmann at a hoteI
and they conveived the murder
factory" as way Of making q
living. Miss DeKoven was the first
victim in July. The others have
been strung out since then.
Million and the blonde arc to
no charged with the killings If
caught.
Earlier today secret police were
reported to be holding two accom-
pliccs used as "lures" by Eugene
Continued on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
KIWANIS MAPS
ITS PROGRAM
FOR CHRISTMAS
Hears Rev. Davis Urge
"Rationalism' as Rem
edy Of Social Dangers

Cooperation with God was Of
fcrcd here yesterday b. the E"v.
Z. Gibson Davis Of Spartanburg
as n solution of the problems and
dangers of the machine age.
Speaking to the Kiwania club,
the Rev. Mr.. Davis urged a ere
turn to rationalism," and declar-
cd that man will not rise above
the machine until he has learned
20 place spiritual values above
the material values of life. The
program was in charge of j. +.
Shipman, chairman Of the clubs
committee on support of the
churches in their spiritual aims.
F. NJ. Waters, president. an
noUnccd that the clubs cOntrlbu,
ton to Christmas cheer in the
community this year will be the
distribution of 70 pairs oG shoes
70 needy children; an exchange
of toys among club members, the
toys later 10 be turned over 10
another agency for distribution,
and donations of food, clothing
and other articles to Il number
Of poor families by individual
members Of the club.
In supplying the shoes, the
club will follow the plan first used
last year. Three merchant mem
bcrS of the club-Edward Patter-
son, Leonard Lewis and Sam Ka-
lin-will donate onc-half of the
shoes and the club will buy the
remainder. Cards will then he H.
sued through the county welfare
department to the Is children
deemed most worthy TO receive
them and the children will be
fitted on Christmas morning at
the Patterson, Lewis and KAHN
stores.
DR.. j. G. Bennett, KiwaniS pres
ident-clect, announced the APP
pointmcnt of \. F. Barber as Sec
rotary for the coming year and
the club elected p. +. Sudduth to
serve as treasurer. Installation of
new officers and directors will
take place at ladies' night party
TO be held Thursday, December
30.
o. Y. Browulec, .h.., was recciv-
cd rs a new member yesterday
with A. +. Barber extending the
welcome.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
ARE NOT IDENTIFIED 4;
WOMAN FRIGHTENED

MOSCOW. Dec. IU.-CUP) --
Two Americans, Donald l.. Rob-
nsOn, New York writer connected
with the Soviet State Publishing
house, and his pretty blonde wife
have disappeared myStcriOuSly, it
was revealed last night.
The United States embassy was
understood to be making inqun'-
les but Russian authorities fur
nishcd no information as to the
whereabouts Of the couple who
disappeared separately from their
hotel. They are the first Amcri-
cans to drop out of sight in So
Wet Russia.
Robinson vanished several days
ago. His wife, n plump woman
about 30, told newspaper men nc
had left their room, No. 1873 in
the National hotel, ostcnsibly to
go to a hospital to be treated for
fever.
Mrs. Robinson, when she talked
with newspaper men Wednesday
about her husbands "illncSS" APP
pCarcd to have been weeping.
Thursday she too was missing.
She said she was informed,
when her husband failed to reap
pear, that he had contracted pneu-
monia and had been placed in an
iron lung. After receiving this I'M
formation she said she was told
by a physician that the iron lung
is not ordinarily used for treat
ing pneumonia.
When Mrs. Robinson disappear
ed yesterday hotel officials-thc
worlds most rigid system of reg.
istration and Identification is used
in Russian hotels to check the
movements of guests-denied any
knowledge Of the whereabouts OF
the American couple.
A RuSsian-speaking man was
moved Immediately into their va
Gated room. He also denied know
ing about he Robinsons but 20
minutes after he moved in porters
removed the mattress, bedstead,
blankets and rug from the room.
Two hours later articles wrap
ped in brown paper, apparently
CONTINUED on page three.)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10

NANKING, China, Dec. To-
(UP)-Japancsc today laid siege
20 Marking from three sides. Fu-
rious fighting was in progress to-
day in every direction from the
city excepting the northwest and
west near the YangtSc river.
II took several hours for the
japanese offensive 70 get under
way but as the hours passed the
roar of big guns grew louder. BY
3 p. H., a dcafcning crcScendo of
shells and bombs raincd inside the
city while Chinese anti-aircraft
gunncrS kept up constant fire.
Americans in the city tclc-
phonCd a correspondent across the
river that the Chinese were put
ting up heroic resistance.
In Shanghai a japanese Spokes-
man assumed" that the Japanese
forces already were in Marking
and were mopping up the city. he
said the offensive was begun after
the Chinese bluntly refused to an
swer the surrender ultmatum.
In Tokyo, informed sources said
the Japanese cabinet has decided
that military action against China
will be continued until the govern
mcrt is convinced that China is
no longer anti-JapaneSc.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
SETTLEMENT
PUT in FORCE
BY ORDINANCE
Makes Agreement Opera.
tive as Of July /; Inter.
est Due Jan.
CITY WATER BOARD
CONCURS in ACTION

The HcndcrSonvillc board OF
commissioners last night took ac-
ton designed TO put the recently
adopted debt refunding plan into
operation by passing on third
reading an ordinance calling Tor
the issuance of refunding bonds.
The ordinance adopted last
night will make tho debt refund
ing plan operative as OF last
July /, and under the terms of
the plan, the first interest pay
mcnt date will be January /,
1893, although the refunding
bonds are not expected 10 be- in
the hand Of bondholders by that
date.
In the event rcfunding bonds
have not been exchanged for out
standing bonds, money to retire
the first interest coupons on jan
uary | will be set aside until the
coupons are ready, Mayor A. V.
Edwards said this morning.
The measure adopted last night
was entitled: "An ordinance with
respect to S2,a90,7il.7S refund
ing bonds Of the City OF Hendcr-
sonville.'
The ordinance sets out the IL
nancial condition Of the city ne
ccssitating the rcfunding plan,
ad declares that a major portion
of the bondholderS have agreed 10
accept the refunding bonds Tor
other bonds and evidences Of debt
outstanding. A list of outstanding
obligations is attached with inter-
est rates paid.
The ordinance further sets ont
that refunding bonds will hc n
two series, general refunding
bonds and water and sewer re-
funding bonds. General refund
ing bonds will total 81 ,i00,7ll78
and water and sewer bonds will
aggregate $1,090,000.
The refunding bonds will he
dated July |, 1887, and are d"e
on July /, 1912. They will be IN
denominations of $1,000, $500 and
stills. Interest and principal
payments will be made at the
Chemical Bank and Trust COM
pany, New York city.
Interest rates on the rcfunding
bonds Of both series will BE- 2
per cent for five years, 2 IL
per cent for five years. incrcas-
ing at the rate Of onc-half of one
percent for each fivc-ycar period
until s percent is reached. Five
percent interest will be paid UNI
til the bonds are retired after this
figure is reached.
The bonds will be- scrially num-
bcrcd and any or all optional for
redemption at any interest paying
date (January and July u, on
30-day publication notice.
In case Of default in principal
or interest payments, for a period
of six months, a llbondS may be
declared due and payable by writ
ten instrument Of holders of 81
per cent Of the obligations.
The ordinance as adopted by
the city commissioners last night
WIS also approved by the city
water commission.
BY the terms Of the debt set
Element, the city and water COM
mission agree to levy sufficient
taxes and to set aside certain
sums each year for the payment
Of interest and principal retire
mcnt.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
JAW. STRIKES AT
FORD KANSAS CITY
ASSEMBLY PLANT

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 10. CUP
4 strike of members of the Unit
ed Automobile Workers at the
Ford assembly plant was called
here today and pickets placed
around the plant which employs
$500 men.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
TERRIFIC BOMBING
BEGINS EARLY TODAY
1887. by United Press

Copyright, 1887, by United FretS
NANKING, Dec. l0.-7:30 A..
NJ. - (By Radio) - (UP)-Japa-
ncsc aircraft and artillery subject
ed this ancient walled Chinese
capital to a terrific Commandment
today.
Bombs were falling in the heart
of the city not far from the Uni
Continued on page thrce)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
Ice. TO PLAN
SOUND BASIS
FOR RAILWAYS
Claim Only Immediate Aid
Can Prevent Service
Disruption
VOTE ON FARM BILL
DUE LATE TODAY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10. lUP)
The amended wages and hours
bill will be presented TO the house
Monday by the labor committee.
As redractcd. the bill calls for 4
wage and hour administrator and
a system Of Industrial committees
patterned after the NRA code au-
,horities.
\ battalion of death" was or
gaulzcd secretly in the house yes
;erday 10 prevent a coalition of
southern Democrats and RepUbli-
cans from crippling the wages
and-hours bill through restrictive
amendments when II reaches the
floor.
Called into caucus by Repre-
sentative Arthur ID, HealCy. D.,
Mass. proponents OF the wages
measure agreed 20 keep suffi-
cient number Of members in the
chamber at all times TO combat
the flood Of amendments which
will be directed at the bill. Speak
or William 3. Bankhcad and Ma
iority Leader Sam Rayburn plead
cd with more than 100 Democrats
present 20 stop obStructing action
on the labor bil!-No. , on PrcSi-
dent Roosevclt'S legislative pro-
Cram-and 20 unite i'm getting
quick approval of the measure.
Last night, however, there was
no indication that there is any
weakening in the ranks of the
SouthernerS who bottled up the
wages bill in committee al the
last session and who were sharply
rcbuked last week when the house
petitioned the bill out of their
hands 20 give all members a
chance To vote on II.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
HORSE SHOE PREACHING

Announcement was made today
that the Rev. r. r. Mahaffcy
would hold special service on
Sunday at the Horse Shoe Baptist
church. The service will he at | |
O'Clock. The public is cordially in
vitCd to attend.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
Brunson Able
To Be AT Store

J. ~. BrunSon, who sustained
serious injuries in an automobile
wreck several weeks ago and who
since has been confined to two
hospitals and his home on the
Brevard highway, is now able to
spend a little time at his bust
ness. the Brunson Furniture COM
pany. but can not walk without
crutcheS.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
SHOCK TROOPS
s 7 R EA N | n 6
into NANKING
japanese Ultimatum for
Surrender of Chinese
There Ignored
BIG GUNS BREAK WALL
AND SKATER GATES

SHANGHAI, Dee. 10. (UP)
Shock troops of the Japanese
armies were streaming through
tho artillery. preached wall and
shattered gates Of Marking
shortly before midnight tonight,
dispatches from Marking said
here.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
HEADS MINISTER'S

GOLDSBORO, Dec. 10. (up)
The Rev. Walter c. Bal, pastor
Of St. Paul Methodist church, has
been elected president Of tho
Wayne Ministerial association.
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SEIZE BRITISH LAUNCH

SHANGHAI, Dec. TO. IUPJ-
Japanese bluejackets have seized
the British launch Weidah, flying
the Union Jack, it was revealed
today.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
WEATHER

Generally fair Friday night;
Saturday, increasing cloudiness
and slightly warmer.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-10
GOOD AFTERNOON

In the rush for raw materials
almost any nation would sell ITS
birthright for a mess Of potash
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Anniversary Nears
 Of Pilgrims Landing
First New EngIanders Reached Plymouth December
 2l, 1920, After May1Ower Shippers Betrayal

most ,entertainingly narrative vein of any book ever compiled similarly It would make the ideal Christmas gift for one of your favored friends, for members of your family.
 More About Pilgrims
 Continuing the excerpt about the Pilgrims: "They had paid for pass age further south, but the Dutch bribed the ship's captain to keep away from Hollands colonies. |" Think of 1t! The Pilgrims might have landed at New Amsterdam (New York;, and then what we know of the start of New England would be very different, doubtless.
 "Scurvy,. starvation and commute niSm stunted the colony's growth. After four years Plymouth had only g log huts and 180 people. But when Governor Bradford permitted individual ownership growth and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Here's How! Thieves Steal g Bot ties of Liquor
 May Drink to
 Health of
 Form CT
 Owner

Evidently preparing for a gala Christmas celebration, thieves last night broke into a restaurant at 45o West Main street, operated by Adam Morris, and stole g bottles of liquor. They also stole $50 in cash, a .S2 caliber revolver, g box of candy, and emptied a slot ma- chine of its contents.
 The break was discovered at 6:l5 this morning and reported to police headquarters by Patrolman Andrew McKnack. Lieut.. Detec- tive William Pollard and Lieut. Detective William Foley, who in- vestigated, said that a rear win- dow was forced by the burglars to gain entrance to the establish ment.
 The liquor taken by the thieves included nine bottles of Scotch and 3s bottles of rye. The liquor was on a back bar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Churches Merge For
 Pageant Production
First Methodist and First Baptist Combine Casts For Sunday Night Offering -Annunciation to Be Depicted

Isbel, Peter Marchenko, Clarence 1sbel, Henry Allen, Carl Bengston, Loren Durner, E. G. Terry. William Hamilton, Jr., Alonzo Bloodgood, Miss Cora Rich, Miss Elizabeth Rich, Miss Ruth Worden, Thomas Mecca, Frederick Davis, Florence Turnbull, Joan Isbel. Ernestine Peircey, Mary Mecca, Gloria Bran dolini, Walter Sahalo, Anna Mar chenko, Shirley Armstrong, Ruth Zdanowicz, Muriel Hammonds, Jane Peck, Roberta Finley, Marion Now akowski, Marian Alexander, June Mcbride, Mrs. Clarence 1sbel, Mrs. Perry Borden, Miss Lois Borden, Aida Bloodgood, Ann Foster, Roa1- aid Parker, Thomas Powell, Mildred Wooster, Milicent Wooster, Gracia Booth, Herbert Shaw, E. w. Neilsen, Robert Jenkins, Harold Blum, Ruth Porzenheim, Bobby Burns, Harold Welton, Melvin Saunders, Wilfred Semmens, Robert Bobilin, Floyd Marsh, kenneth Smith, Pearl Schill- ing, Lillian Underhill, Ruth Booth, Dorothy. Kenyon, Irene Andrews, John McNaught, Fred Schilling, Will bur Parker, Bernice Lapierre, Shir- ley Saunders, Doris LaPonte, Jeffer- son Smith, Royal Porzenheim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Treasury Dep rtrlne1t Speeds Up Pay Roll Lists stsIoAccol11rrnodate I
Advance Payments Promised to Aid Workers to Do Christmas Shopping Biggest Pay Day in History
 Planned By State Administrator Sullivan

payrolls in order that all employees may more fully observe the holiday. Tn addition to the WPA workers, 254 youths employed by the MA will receive their cheeks in advance
 With the plan to pay so many workers in advance, the Friday be- fore Christmas will be the biggest ''pay day" the WpA in this state has ever known. In addition to 1888 workers who ordinarily would re- ceive their pay on that day, the following advances have been made in pay dates:
 Pay checks ordinarily due on Christmas day: Bristol, 169 work CTS; Chester, six; Clinton, l2; Crom- well, Il: East Eaddam, 30; East Hampton, 28; Essex, 17; Haddam, 17; Old Saybrook, l7; Portland, 4o: Saybrook, 12; Westbrook, 17; Stam- ford, 726; statewide projects, 24s; National Youth Administration, l2l.
 Pay checks ordinarily due on De- cember 26: Andover, seven; Ashford; IF; Canterbury, Il; Chaplin, eight; Coventry, 22; Ellington, seven; {; Hampton, seven; Mansfield, one: Watertown, 46: Windham, 140; Storrs, three; Vernon, 30; Water- bury, 612; New Canaan, 65; Vest port, 38; Holland, one; statewide projects, 23; federal (drama), 137; National Youth Administration, 4S.
 Local Quota
 Pay checks ordinarily due on De- cember 2s: Avon, eight; 0ranby, five; Burlington, seven; Manches- ter, 163; Simsbury, six; Milford, 95; New London, 277; Beacon Falls, IS; Hamden, 108; Naugatuck, 107; Pros- pect, 12; West Haven, Ill: Fairfield, ll5; Danbury, llS; Bethel, S7; Ridgefieid, 28: New Fairfield, 20; Monroe, 17: National Youth Admin istration, 90.
 Pay checks ordinarily due on De. cember 2o; Bridgeport, l,554 work CTS, ast at..f 4s rssr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Prophet"

given to costuming, lighting and settings. The story will begin with the messianic hope of prophetic days and will close with the people of the world coming to the Manager of Bethlehem.
 The lighting will be in the hands of Perry A. Borden, D. P. Meth, Maxim and Mir. Linton. The cos tuning will be in the charge of Miss Mabel Iittlehales, Miss Ernestine Peircey, Miss Elizabeth Rich and Miss Ruth Worden, The staging will be directed by 4ertram Gard ner, Harold Hammonds and Ken- meth IIamlin. John Gaines will be the reader. The music will be un- der the direction of Mrs. George Carlson, director of Music of the First Baptist church.
 The program will begin with Q processional by the choirs and Will include a prologue and an epilogue presented by :he prophet, Arthur Purinton. The cast of characters will be as follows: Rodney de Leon, Donald Sterner, Fred Rowe, Lois Cook, John Marchenko, Walter Nowakowski, Helen Marggraff, Haselruth Durner, George venter, Louis Hotchiiss, Robert Hall, Edwin Alexander, Philip Signor, Audrey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
612 WPA Workers to Receive Pay Before Christmas

prosperity followed. Twenty years later 5000 inhabitants were settled in ten hourishing townships"
 Proud tO Own
 The most interesting matters in our path through the ages of civil- ization are depicted with proper de- tail in the great book of 1,152 pages, more than 1000 illustrations. It is g volume of which you can be proud to claim ownership. And, by the same token, any of your friends, too, would be glad to own such book.
 Few days remain before Christ mas. Better come in to The Demo- crat office today and look at copies of both editions, then make your choice of the ones you wish to give at Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

Advancing pay dates so that every WPA worker in the state will re- :eive a check within the To-day pc. riod just before Christmas, WPA state headquarters today announced that 792 employees in Waterbury and he Naugatuck Valley will be paid m advance this month in order that they may more thoroughly enjoy the Christmas season. Throughout Con- necticut, 5,332 men and Women will be paid anywhere from one to five days in advance this month, thus placing in circulation during the holiday season an additional $l65, 900.
 Speed Up Work
 The division of finance, according to Administrator V. J. Sullivan has the cooperation of the U. s. treas- qry department in speeding up of