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The Washington times., 1938-02-09
Salvador Urged
To Buy New Planes

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador,
Feb. 9.-Italian representatives
have opened negotiations with the
government for the sale of Italian
planes to the army.
The government has been in
vited to send two representatives
to italy to visit airplane factories
and study production methods.
The government is considering a
military air service modernization
plan but has not so far accepted
the Italian offer.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
Girl
Reported Missing

A respondent girl, discouraged
by unemployment, was sought by
police last night when her room
mate, Nita Fletcher, of the 300
block F st. N. E., reported her
missing. She is Anna Shipp. 20,
of Midland, Va, who disappeared
Sunday morning, according to
Miss Fletcher, who described her
as being 5 feet 4 inches tan,
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
CIO Seamen Held
AS Pistol TOters'

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Feb. 9
UN.sDD-Hearing was set today
for February II in the case Of five
Baltimore men-four of them
members of the CLOS National
Maritime Union-held here on
charges of possessing concealed
weapons. Said to have carried
revolvers, they were held in bail
of $4,000 each.
The men we're described as
Charles Hansen, Patrick Whalen,
Bernard Weinkrantz, Jesse Sut'
tka and Benjamin Field, the lat
ter friend of the union men.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
BANDIT IDENTIFIED

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Feb. 9
QN.SD.-The body of the bandit
killed in the home of Henry Adzit
Monday night. today was identi-
fled as that Of Kelly Dunn. Jack
son, KY. A woman told police she
had attended school with Dunn.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
Lynch Bill
StillPlague
To Senate

G.N.SD. Like the proverbial
cat with its many lives, the Wag-
ner-Van NuyS anti-lynching bill
continued 70 hold the center of
the stage in the Senate today, with
Majority Leader Barkley, of Ken
lucky, disclosing no plan had been
developed for sidetracking the
measure.
While asserting administration
leaders were not disposed to per
init the bill to interfere with
emergency legislation, Barkley
said proponents Of the measure
were showing no signs of willing
ness to shelve the issue.
WANT TO GO ON
proponents of the bill want
to 60 on with the fight and the
bill cannot be laid aside until
there are enough votes to do so"
Barkley said. There is no emer-
Eency legislation that is ready
to be acted upon"
The antilynching bill will be
temporarily laid aside for Senate
consideration, probably tomorrow,
of the conference report on the
farm bill, Barkley said. Unless
there is a sudden change in the
Senate lineup on the antilynching
bill, the fight will be resumed after
the farm bill has been passed.
BYRNES CONFIDENT
Senator Byrnes CD of South
Carolina, a leader of the Southern
forces fighting the antilynching
bill, predicted it would be shelved
Immediately after the farm bill
is acted upon.
Senator Ellender CD of LouiSi-
ana, who spoke six days in sue
Cession against the bill last month,
resumed his filibuStering today.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

Trapped by Death in His "HOuse of
Horrors The Strange and Tragic
Story Of an Old Man Who Escaped
from the World by Building n Freak
Home Which Was a Legend Until His
Death in the Open-Ended Coffin He
Used for a Bed. Read This Fantastic
True Story In The American Weekly
With Sundays Washington Herald.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
N. Y. BIRTH RATE UP

ALBANY, Feb. 9.-Dr. j. v. De
Porte, director of the State Divi-
sion of Vital Statistics, reported
for 1887 the first increase in New
York's birth rate in 10 years.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
Hollywood Note
From Helen VinsOn

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 9 (IN.SD.
Helen VinSon, actress and wife OF
Fred Perry. the tennis star, says:
"The worst - and best - dressed
women in the world can be found
in HOLLYWOOD "
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

the theater.
Mr.. LANCER expressed the opin.
ion that if the choice of plays to
be produced in a national theater
were left to a selection committee
it would be possible to set high
standards for the theater as has
been done in France, Norway,
Sweden, and other European
countries where the theater is
subsidized.
BACK DOOR" ENTRY
Every new movement in the
theater comes in by the back
door," the witness said. THE
Theater Guild movement came
IN that way. I do not think you
would have to worry about
salacious or propaganda plays
If the national theater were
properly supervised"
He urged the formation Of a
subsidized national theater to
occupy three fields, in which he
said it would not compete with
the commercial theater and
through which it could bring good
plays to millions of Americans
who never see them now.
CLASSICS IN GROUPS
He named as the three natural
fields the production Of classical
plays such as those of Shake.
speare, the revival of plays by Eu.
gene O'Neil and Maxwell Ander,
son, and experimentation in the
production of new types of plays
with political propaganda elimi,
mated.
Under questioning by Chairman
William I. Sirovich CD of New
York and Representative Fritz G
Lanham CD of Texas, Mr.. Ian
7 ger agreed that there is too much
salaciousness and profanity on the
stage now, but expressed the
! opinion that public taste is forcine
plays of this type from the
| theater.
CITES HABITS HERE
! Washington's theater-going hab
its were cited by the witness al
evidence that there is a big poten
> tial audience for plays Of the bet
ter type if prices can be brought tt
where the average person can SET
them.
II have been gradually COM
ing to the view that we have
. become luxury" he said, some
, thing the rich people have that
poor people do not get. Fifteen
Y or 20 years ago we did not have
+ the competition OF the movies.
0 We are forced to pay higher
r salaries now and other ex,
}, penses also have risen. The
ington in the old days supported
o three theaters-Poli'S, the Ma
r tional and the BelaSco-lt now
can support only one"
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
Subsidized Theater
Is Urged by LANCER

up Mabels Room would be less of boxoffice success
today than Victoria Regina" other socaed "cean" PLAYS
which cater to higher theatrical Standards Lawrence LANCER
of the New York Theate Guild told House Patents Com
mtee today probed further into the advabity of
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

The Aztecs' Holy Bird OF CrUeliSt
Hitss Tanned At Last. An Explorer
FINDS . Way to DOmesticate the Shy
and Beautiful QuetEal, Whose Yard
Long Plumes Bedecked the Baby Vic
Tins Of Dreadful Sacrifices and
Helped Destroy MOntezuma's Empire
400 Years Ago. See The American
Weekly with Sundays Washington
Herald Times.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09


A showdown on the measure
which goes far beyond the origi
nal AAA in crop control. was de
layed last night because o.
President Roosevelt'S dinner fol
Speaker Bankhead.
FIGHT TO SENATE
The crucial vote on the con
ference report was slated to come
after two hours debate, with the
fight to be shifted to the Senate
if the House approves it.
Representatives of the Ameri'
can Farm Bureau Federation
lobbied for the conference report,
while the National Grange de
nounced the measure on the
ground of excessive government
control and regulation.
While Chairman Jones CD OF
Texas, of the Agriculture Commit
tee, declared that the measure lis
the best farm bill ever presented
to Congress" opponents charged
that it will put farmers in a
strait-iacket and bring ruin.
$500, 900, 900 BENEFITS
The measure, as rewritten in
conference, combines the volun-
tary provisions Of the old AAA
and the compulsory provisions Of
the old Bankhead cotton act, in
an effort to assure the nation a
normal supply of food at prices
which will enable the farmer to
make profit.
Farm benefits are limited to
the $500, 100000 provided under
the soil conservation act so long
as production does not go beyond
specified limits. But when pro
duction of wheat, cotton, corn, to-
bacco and rice soar beyond these
limits, farmers are given quotas
and forbidden to market more
than their quotas. Provision also
is made for Government loans to
prevent disastrous fall in prices
Under the measure, however, a
referendum must be held before
quotas are applied.
Southern Democrats generally
rallied to the measure. With
northern city Democrats backing
the Administration. it appeared
that leaders had a substantial ma,
jority.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
u. S. Foreign Policy
Viewed AS Aimed
At Preventing War
ActiUe Program for Peace Cited, Based on
AdeQuGie Defense and Ban on Alliances
By ROBERT G. NIXON

QNS) The fundamental and guiding basis of Americas
foreign policy to keep this nation of war; international
News Service told today on highest authority
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

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The Washington times., 1938-02-09
BIG NAVY PLAN
F C H T OPENED.
BY REP. RANKIN.
Proposal Adds Speed
To World War, View

expansion program, former Repre-,
sentative jeanette Rankin of
Montana. today warned the House
Naval Affairs Committee the pro
posal will increase the speed" of
approaching world war.
The first woman to serve in
Congress and one of a handful
who voted against American en-
trance into the World War, Miss
Rankin demanded the committee
withhold authorization for the
program until the Government
has declared its foreign policy.
WANTS STAND CLEARED
"The demand by the Presi-
dent for large armament in
. crease presents Congress with
an opportunity to bring to an
end by a clear statement of
policy the present uncertainty
as to what our foreign policy
is" she said.
AS legislative secretary of the
National Council for the Preven-
ton of War, Miss Rankin called
the committees attention to the
economic effects of huge arma-
ment programs"
HANDICAPS BUSINESS
They handicap normal buSi-
ness by making loans and sup
plies more difficult for it to OBJ
tain and thereby raise the cost
and reduce the standard of
living" she asserted.
Miss Rankin was questioned
sharply by Representative Phil
lips CD of Connecticut regard
ing her position with the council.
She said she was a paid employe
and that my real work is to in
terpret Congress to the people"
ARGUMENT FLARES
Have you given any of the
members of this committee any
questions to ask Admiral Leahy
when he testified?" Phillips
asked.
Il have talked with members
YES"
Did you give them questions
to ask?"
We'll, I gave you one. Mr..
Phillips" Miss Rankin shot back
while Phillips colleagues guf-
fawed.
Il am against professional
lobbyists" said Phillips, whose
office door bears a sign barring
them.
I'VE all know you've got that
sign on your door," Vinson
snapped at Phillips. Next wit
ness"
Miss Rankin was followed by
Stephen Raushenbush, former
secretary to the Senate committee
investigating manufacture of mu-
nitions.
DR.. Charles A. Beard, historian,
said he had supported President
Roosevelt continuously" since
1882, but now I find myself
opposed to him on this question"
IF Congress is to vote in
telligently, if it is not merely
to sign a check from the White
House, it must inquire into
foreign policy" DR.. Beard de-
clared.
The President, he said, "evidently
has an objective uppermost in his
mind of maintaining world peace
by the weight of American
diplomacv and arms"
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
House Will Vote
Today on Farm Aid
Under Gag Rule
Leaders Predict Approval Despite Fight
Over Drastic Control Measure
By WILLIAM S. NEAL

QNS) In spite of party split and division among the
great farm organizations Democratic leaders today predicted
House approval the conference report the ever
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
FAMOUS ATHLETES
way TO. BOOST
VITALITY %SF1s 81 1E1U.s Ta;4-

Running a y mile
in record time
takes plenty of
vitality. But so
do housework
and Office duties.
So what crack
runner Joe Man.
gan says about
renewing vital
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
GIVEN IN JULY

On last July 16, Secretary Hull,
shortly after outbreak of the Sino,
japanese war, made what he
termed "a statement of this Gov.
ernment's position in regard to
international problems and situa.
tions with respect to which this
country feels deep concern" These
fundamentals of foreign policy, it
was emphasized today, have not
changed. Hull said:
This country constantly and
consistently advocates mainten-
ance Of peace.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
British Aid Assured u. S.
In East, Says Murray
By KINGsBURY SMITH

LONDON Feb. 9 INS.).-With discussion of trans
atlantic cooperation at white heat Prof Gilbert Murray
famous nternaonalist of Oxford University created
sensation today with the declaration that Britain has
secretly the United States Government of sup
port in any action America may take in the Far East
Prof. Murray Indicated however, that Britan's stand
altogether one-Sided and vOlunary-and that it
fcted in way with the denias in Washington that
understanding existed between the two countries.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
NYE SAYS WAR
C CONTEMPLATED.
BY ROOSEVELT.
Administration Heads
Scott at Charges
BY ARTHUR HACHTEN

UN.S.) Amid senatorial de.
mands fer a statement by Presi-
dent Roosevelt on whether he nov
favors a Quarantine" for aggres-
sor nations, Senator Nye (R) of
North Dakota. today charged "the
Administration contemplates send
ing our soldiers abroad to an
other war"
II say emphatically that the
big Navy bill means a new for
eign policy already has been
adopted" Nye said There is
only one possible explanation
for it and that is it is prepare.
tion for an aggressive war"
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
PR ES|DENT ASKS
FOR new RELIEF
CONTINUED from Page II

Continued from Page II
WPA Administrator Aubrey Will
liams.
Barkley, who acted as spokes-
man for the group upon depar,
ture, was guarded in his cont
ments.
I'VE discussed relief in a gen.
eral way" he said. 1--WE were
getting a picture Of the situa-
ton. 1t is very likely there
will be a deficiency appropria-
tion for this year and next year,
too. The Presidents estimates
probably will go up shortly"
The President, it was said, was
moved by Unexpectedly insistent
demands from the mayors thi!
week for additional relief funds.
Repeal of the Woodrum amend
ment, which Mr.. Roosevelt il
known to favor, is expected to bt
sought, either directly or indi
rectly. Under this amendment tt
last years relief bill, the WPI
was required to adjust eXpendi
lures so that the 100000, ,00C
would last until the end of thu
fiscal year, June 80.
VICTORY FOR LABOR
A campaign for its repeal ha!
been sought for months by thC
CIO and labor NonpartiSar
League.
Only a week ago, Secretary o.
the Treasury Morgenthau said re
lief funds would last during tn,
remaining months of the fiSca
year. The WPA previously hat
made the same announcement.
Following these statements, how
ever, Representatives of the aut
workers union in Detroit mad
strong appeals for added relic
funds. John L. Lewis, CIO CHIEF
tain, demanded an immediate de
ficiency appropriation of $1,000
900 and so Midwest mayors ais
appealed for further aid.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
SCOFF AT CHARGES

Administration leaders scoffed
at Nye's charges. President Roose-
velt is trying to keep America out
of war through a policy of non
Intervention in foreign controver-
sizes, said Chairman Pittman CD
of Nevada, of the Foreign Rela-
tionS Committee.
While Secretary of State Cordell
Hull's letter to Pittman, asserting
the United States has made no
secret alliance or understand
ings" with any foreign power, was
believed to have cleared the at
mosphere on that score, the de-
mand for restatement of the Ad-
ministration'S foreign policy per-
sisted.
1T Is not fair to ask Secre-
tary Hull to explain or state
further our foreign policy" said
Majority Leader Barkley. "The
world situation is changing SO
rapidly that it is impossible to
tell what our Government
would do in any circumstance
that might arise"
FUTURE CALLED ISSUE
The Secretary of State very
frankly and commercially stated
the facts about the situation
at present, but that doesn't ex-
plain what the President may
do in the future" insisted Sen
ator Vandenberg (R) of Michi-
gan, a member of the Foreign
Relations Committee.
There is a big field Of neces-
sary exploration still open on
the subject. In his Chicago
address the President talked
about quarantine for aggressor
nations. Is that his policy
noW?"
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
LEAGUE UNION CHAIRMAN

81 have to believe that have given the Amer
lean government the that ready at
support them any action they may take regarding
the Japanese invasion of China" said Murray.
Dr. Murray has been chairman of the League of Nations
Union since 1923 and is president of the International
Committee for Intellectual Cooperation. He in
sructOr at Harvard University in 1926.
With America at her side in the Orient, said Murray
speaking before the National Liberal Club Britain is
ready '"o face any risk
The trouble" with Britans assurance he said ais that
it confidential communication by the government.
But most people here don't know about it. and the
great American public doesn t know it and doesn't be-
lieve it"
Murray strongly urged the British government openly
to condemn Japans campaign in China.
SEES RUSsIA's SUPPORT
ut is impossible for this country alone try to prevent
the apanese invason he emphasized But could go
in with America
Il think there is to believe is perfectly certain
that If we went with America Russia would be at our side
to support us.'
In spite of Murrays prestige in international quarters
the United States Embassy denied any knowledge of the
assurances mentioned by the savant Embassy quarters
described his statement Irresponsible
Still, his declaration in line with the statement
made by Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden in the house of
commons some months ago that Britain was willing to 90
"as far as America in the Far East.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

Thls policy, while definitely and
positively opposing all foreign en-,
tanglements or political commit
ments, is an active rather than
passive instrument.
The Administrations aim is to
make the nation strong enough
on the high seas, in the air and
on land to command the respect
of would-be aggressors while work
ing actively for the restoration
and maintenance Of world peace.
OUTLINE OF POLICY
In answer to a request for am.
plification Of Secretary Of State
Hull's belief, categorical denial
to Congress of the axiStence Of
any naval alliance or under
standing" with Great Britain, an
authoritative administration Off.
cial asserted Americas foreign
policy:
I. Seeks to keep the United
States from being drawn into
any foreign war.
2. Opposes any armed aggres-
sion by this country.
8. Does not permit entrance
into military or political al
Iances with any foreign coun-
try.
4. Seeks actively to persuade
other powers to obtain pacific
solution Of their differences
without resort to arms.
5. Advocates the reduction
and limitation Of ornaments,
but recognizes the fact that
adequate armed forces must be
maintained by the Unite d
States to protect it from at
tack If other nations insist on
rearming.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

Rates BIZ MAIL FOR VIRGINIA, MARY.
LAND WEST VIRGINIA AND
NORTH CAROLINA
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

ity comes right home to the rest of
us too: 81 restore and keep up vital
ity by drinking Tea. Tea is refresh
ing, invigorating."
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

IfL MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE
IN ADVANCE
The Washington times., 1938-02-09

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The Washington times., 1938-02-09

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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-10
Gill To Address
Welfare Meeting
In This District

Parole Commissioner Edwin B
Gill will be the luncheon speak
er at a district meeting in Mocks-
vile, November Is, Of the north
western district annual welfare
conference sponsored by the
State Board of Charities and
Public Welfare, it was announced
this week. ~ -. ,.>
President of the northwestern
district is E. Clyde Hunt, David
son county welfare superinten-
dent, while M. ]. Lyman, Ora
ham county superintendent, is
secretary. Programs of the meet
ing were arranged by district Of
ficals in consultation with Mrs.
w. B. Aycock, director of county
organization of the state office.
Counties in the northwestern
district includes Ashe, Alamance,
Allegheny, Davidson, Davie, For
syth, Guilford, Randolph, Rock
ingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga,
Wilkes, Yadkin.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-10

day carrying the torch high and are con-
tributing stheir efforts to making happy
MEnes and Better communities in which to
live.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-10
ANSWERING THE CALL

Each year during the period from Armis-
tice Day to Thanksgiving the American
Red Cross appeals to the people in all
walk of life for the membership support
which makes possible the continuance of
the work of this great organization through
the coming year.
There is perhaps no other organization
in America which reaches so many forgot
ten men. To the manned, halt and the
blind, who are not helped by other agen--
cies, the Red Cross is the Good Samaritan.
During the past year Red Cross Public
Health nurses made more than 100000
visits on behalf of the sick; in this period
this organization of mercy rescued, fed,
clothed, and gave nursing and medical SER
vice to 108,589 victims of floods, fires,
storms, explosions and other types of dis
aster.
The Red Cross not only helps those who
meet with disaster, but also is making
strides in the prevention of accidents. Dur
ing the past year &c., $50 were given training
in life saving. And on the highways where
$4,000 persons lost their lives and 100000
were injured, the American Red Cross
established 2,519 first aid stations through
out the country.
1t is fitting that the roll call should open
on Armistice day for the Red Cross service
to enlisted men, disabled veterans and their
dependents, help to solve thep ressing prob
lem of 270,6O0 men and their families dur
ing the past year.
The aim of this organization of unselfsh
service is to enroll as many individuals as
possible so that they will have conscious
share in it's assistance to humanity. It is
only through the support of the American
Red Cross can the challenge of needed help
for the ensuing year.
Ashes countys goal is not high, but it
needs your support. Let's go over the top
by enlisting in service to humanity.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-10
End
Campaign With A
BigCounty Rally

The Ashe county Democratic
candidates closed their successful
campaign last Saturday night
with countrywide rally in the
courthouse.
The courtroom was packed to
capacity and the crowd highly
applauded the speeches made by
the different candidates. Wade
E. Eller, principal of Riverview
high school, presided and the
keynote talks were made by Ira
T. Johnston and w. B. Austin.
Special string music was furnish
ed by group from Horse Creek
section.
1T is time for us to stop vot-
ing against something and vote
for something" Mr.. Austin stated.
What we need to do to build a
greater Ashe county is to unite
and work together for progress. {"
MIR. Johnston made a stirring
speech and declared that che had
kept the faith" of the Democratic
ty.
A sweeping Democratic victory
was predicted.