davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05

Los Angeles, Cal, March 5-(AP)
The toll of dead and missing IN
southern CALIFORNIA; most devastating
Hood scared over the 200 mark today
as rehabilitation work continued.
The latest check showed 1O4 bodies
have been found, II of which have
been identified. Authorities estimate
that at least another 100 persons were
missing and would require days to
check.
The death toll is expected to be con-
sidered swelled. Surrounded by yellow
flood waters are farm houses as YET
inaccessible Fate of the inhaDltants
is still a matter of guess work.
Nor will the damage, caused which
prolonged torrential rains cause
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
SUSPECT HELD At
BURLINGTON AFTER
MYSTERY SHOOTING
Police Chief Says l.. HI.
Haney, of Near Belmont,
Wounded In Wild
Auto Ride
CAR RIDDLED WITH
BULLETS WHEN SEEN
Believed Man Chased by Of
ficers at Shelby Last Night
Following Robbery of Ii
quor Store in Blacksburg,
S. c.; Officers Linking Up
Incidents

Burlington, March 5.-(AF)-A man
with a gunshot wound in his shoulder
lay under police guard in a hospital
here today aft,r what Police Chief
Carl Stanford termed a wild ride IN
a bullet-riddled automobile.
Stanford identified the man as L.
H. Haney, of near Belmont. and said
he was a former convict He said he
was held rs a suspect in. the hold-up
of a Blacksburg, S. c., liquor store,
and his wourd was the result of a
brush last night with Shelby police.
Stanford said = man who identified
himself as Tom jackson :. hitch-hiker
of near Lexington" gave him the tip
(Confinued on Page FOur)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
JUDGE KERR PAYS
FEE FOR CONTEST

Raleigh, March (AP)-Congress-
man John H. Kerr, Of Warrenton, PAID
the State Board of Elections his $1OU
filing fee today to seek to succeed
himself in the second district congress
sional seat Troy Barnes, of Wilson,
previously had filed for the post.
Charles l.. Coggin, of Salisbury, PAID
S45 to file as a candidate to succeed
himself as 18th district solicitor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
FIVE FORT BRAGG
RESIDENTS INJURED
One Serious Injury When Car Strikes
Bridge Rail and Goes Down
Steep Embankment

Shelby, March (AP)-Five resi-
dents of Fort Bragg were injured, one
seriously, near here early today when
their automobile struck the rail of a
bridge and plunged down steep EN-
bankment.
Corporal Ray Nader was reported
in a serious condition at q hospital
here. Sergeant C.. D. Dyer, his wife
and four-year-old son, and Mrs. Nader
received emergency treatment.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
T4nneSSeeS
In Control

Nashville, Tenn, March S Cap
The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld
today law that doubled the member
ship of the State Board Of Elections,
and. thereby gave control of the cleo
Nion machinery to Governor Gordon
Browning,-who seeks to succeed him
self
Enacted last fall at an extra session
of the legislature called by the gov
ernor after his break with E. H.
Crump, Memphis political leader, the
statute provided for appointment of
the three new board members. This
gave him control of the board by
Cont ued on Page rive
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
GOLDSBORO WOMAN
DECLARED SUICIDE

Goldsboro, March (AP)-Mrs.
Moody Best, 38, was found shot to
death in her home here today. Coro-
ner II. r. Robinson, of Wayne county,
said she committed suicide and no in
quest would be held.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
DEMOCRATS LOSE
MADISON TAX WAR
State Supreme Court Holds
Control of G.. O. P. Coun-
ty Not Lawful
Daily Dispatch Bureau.

Raleigh, March Overlooked under
the commonplace-enough title of Brig
man VS. Bailey, there was handed down
this week by the North Carolina SUI
preme Court a decision showing that
the States Republican minority can
depend upon the States judicial de-
partment to protect it against arbltr-
airy control by a Democratic legisla-
ture.
The decision held, in effect, that the
General Assembly exceeded it's constl-
Continued on Page FOur.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
PRICE STATUS IS.
ROOSEVELT WORRY
President First Wants Levels
Higher, Then Lower, and
Higher Again
Bv CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press Columnist

Washington, March 5-When the
Roosevelt administration came into
power it adopted policy tending to
increase prices, evidently on the
theory that the depression was due, at
least in part, to the fact that they
were too low for the common good at
that juncture.
Much more recently the White
House announced that prices were too
high again, resulting in the recession
from the previous business recovery.
This news scarcely was cold before
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
WEATHER
FOR. NORTu CAR

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Partly cloudy and warmer; Sum
day cloudy, with occasional show
erS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05
WEEKLY WEATHER.

WEEKLY WEATHER.
South Atlantic States: Showers
ending at beginning of week; rain
period Wednesday or Thursday,
otherwise generally fair; colder
first of week, warmer middle;
colder over north and central pOr-
lions of district toward end of
week.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05

Continued on Page Eive.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05

CONTINUED on Page Four.O
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05

Cont lied on page Eavei
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-05

CONTINUED on Page Five)
Evening star., 1938-03-17
AMERICAN STORES
WALk0UT IS ENDED
Pickets Are Withdrawn After
Tentative Agreement Halts
M-Day Strike.

Termination Of the 24-day strike of
American Stores Co. clerks in this
vicinity was announced this morning
by Rudolph Coulter. international or
gani1er for the Retail Clerks Union.
A tentative agreement, under which
the clerks will return to work Monday,
was adopted in Newark, N. j., last
night by officials Of the grocery firm
and representatives of the union, Mr..
Coulter said he was informed.
A contract similar to that obtained
several months ago by striking en-
ployes Of the Sanitary Grocery Co.
was agreed on, Mr.. Coulter added,
He said the contract will be draw, up
formally ut conference here Satur-
day.
Pickets were withdrawn today from
the Al stores in Washington near near
BY Maryland and Virginia affected by
the walkout of approximately 80
workers.
Under the tentative agreement, the
workers will be assured q closed shop.
a $2l minimum weekly wage, 54-hour
week and one weeks vacation, Mr..
Coulter said. Seniority rights in re-
gard to promotions also are to be
recognized. he added.
The strike was supported by the
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen of North America.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
80 AIRPLANES BOMB
CHINESE AIRFIELDS
Meanwhile Japanese in North
Are Harassed by Raids
of Guerrillas.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, March 17.-Eighty jap
anese naval planes In q sudden thrust
into the South China province Of
Kiangsi today bombed Chinese air.
fields at Nanchang.
Sweeping over the fields in relays,
japanese destroyed the old airdrone
Of Nanchang and six Chinese planes.
they said. A newer airdrome there
also was bombed.
Meanwhile. on the north central
front, Chinese guerrillas are harassing
japanese through q wide area Of
Shantung Province, Americans re-
ported today from Tsingtao.
Four japanese merchants were killed
at Fangtze, mail truck driver was
shot at Weihsien and frequent cutting
Of the Tsinan Railroad has resulted
In irregular service.
Japanese, continuing their drive
down the Tientsin-Pukow Railway,
claimed today to have dominated the
fortified section Of walled Tenghsien
in shantung and said 10000 Chinese
defenders had retreated le miles south.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
BRITISH CABINET
IN SERIOUS SPLIT
Hore-Be|isha Seen Backed
by Three in Demand for
Policy Change.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 17-Informed
sources said today that Prime Min
lister Chainberlain's government was
imperiled by q vigorous demand for .
change in foreign policy by his secre-
tary for war. Leslie Hore- Belisha.
The war secretary's demand, these
sources said, confronted the prime
minister with 4 virtual ultimatum and
foreshadowed the possible recall Of
Earl Baldwin, Mr.. Chamberlain's pred
ecessor, and his resigned foreign Sec
retary, Anthony Eden. to lead the con-
servative forces.
Hore-Belisha was said to be sup
ported fully by Malcolm Macdonald,
secretary for the dominions, and pos
sibly also by Walter Elliot, secretary of
state for Scotland, and w. 8. Morrison,
minister Of agriculture.
Wants Firmer Policy.
The war secretary ives described as
demanding a Arm declaration of Brit
ish support for C1echoslovakia and 4
more positive policy toward the Span
ish civil war.
Closely following this reported ulti-
matum came warning from COM
mittee Of influential conservatives
that Mr.. Chamberlain's foreign policy
must be changed quickly or they would
join the opposition. Winston CHURCHILL,
key member Of World War cabinets,
and Robert ]. G. Boothby. headed the
committee.
Hore- Belisha was reported to have
startled yesterdays cabinet meeting by
giving the prime minister 48 hours to
reach decision.
He was said to have declared plainly
he could not indorse Britain's policy of
hands of the Spanish war. which, he
said, threatened to leave Spain at the
mercy of Italy and Germany and make
Gibraltar untenable for the British
Empire.
The dapper Jewish war secretary is
believed to have the backing of the
army general staff, which he recently
(See CABINET Pace All
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Cabinet Blind
As Bats Says
Lloyd George
BY the Associated Press.

6y GilC ASoOCI&kSQ HIcSSs
LONDON. March II. - Britain's
World War premier. David Lloyd
George, left for Paris today declaring
the British governments foreign policy
was in an "unholy muddle"
"Our ministry seems to be blind as
bats" he said, with q snort. He Is
en- route to Southern France to work
on his latest book, but will stop in
Paris for q few days-possibly for
political discussions.
The white-maned Lloyd George,
thwarted by a sore throat in his desire
to take part In last nights parlia-
mentary debate, made up for lost time
at the Victoria boat train today.
"The British Empire and France
both have been maneuvered into the
worst strategic position possible" he
said.
There Is no clear direction, no
leadership except In the dictator states.
Napoleon knew the strategic advantage
Of securing Spain in his struggle with
Britain, but luckily the British min
istry Of that day realized the dangers
In time"
Evening star., 1938-03-17
GAS FIRM MERGER
|PLEAAGA|NDEN|ED
Plan to Buy Two Suburban
Units Is Third Scheme
to Be Rejected.

The latest Of three plans proposed
by the Washington Gas Light Co.
for the purchase of the Alexandra
and the Hyattsville gas companies,
for a price aggregating $1,212,500,
was fatty denied today by the Public
Utilities Commission.
The commission disregarded the re-
quest Of the company for q public
hearing, holding that one was not
necessary because the purchase plan,
under the terms proposed. was not
In public interest.
The Washington company is con-
trolled by the Washington L. Sub
urban Co.'S, Massachusetts, COM
mon-law trust, which represents the
Chase National Bank and associated
financial concerns, which hold "a per
cent Of the common stock OF the
Washington company. This same
holding company, or trust, owns the
two suburban concerns as well as the
Richmond Gas Co. of New York City.
The latest petition was filed with
the commission January l3, coinci-
dental with the filing of the same
plan with the Securities and Ex-
change Commission, to bring the trust
in accord with the death sentence
clause of the Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 1885.
The first effort OF the Washington
company to buy from its parent trust
the two suburban concerns was led
in September, 1886. The price then
offered totaled Sl,375,000. The COM
mission ruled this was too high.
In March. 1887. the company made
new proposal, in somewhat differ
ent form, with the price aggregating
$l,250,000. Again the commission
ruled the price was too high and in
formally let it be known it would not
seriously consider an offer that was
not Substantially below" $1,000, 900.
The latest plan proposes payment
partly in preferred stock, and it is
calculated that at par or near par the
total would run to $l,212,500 In re-
jecting this offer, the commission re-
marked that the latest application
was not greatly different from what
it had already denied.
The trust has attempted to insist
that the Washington company should
buy the two suburban concerns before
the trust proceeded with its announced
intention to dissolve and to sell to
the public the securities 1t holds in
the Washington company.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
ROOsevelts Wed
33 Years, Mark
Day Separately
BY the Associated Press.

The width of the continent
separated President and Mrs.
Franklin Roosevelt today on the
33d anniversary OF their st. Pat
rick's Day wedding.
The President was busy at the
White House. Mrs. Roosevelt was
in Los Angeles on a lecture tour.
1t was their second anniversary
apart since entering the White
House, for last year Mrs. Roose-
welt was in Shawnee, Okla.
Usually there has been a family
dinner, and on several occasions
guests have included members Of
the wedding party which watched
a Roosevelt marry a Roosevelt on
March II, 1905, when President
Theodore Roosevelt gave his niece
away.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Policy to Consult
r Without Pacts,
He Says.
CAN'T BE HERMITS.
NATION INFORMED
Citizens and Interests
Abroad Will Be
Protected.
Tert OF Secretary HuI's for
ei0n policy pronouncement is on
Page Al.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

by u. GOULD LlNCOLN.
Expounding the foreign policy Of the
United States to disturbed and war
torn world, Cordell Hull, Secretary Of
State, today declared this country
owes 1t to itself and to other nations:
To arm adequately for national de-
fense and to carry forward the present
naval building program. mo policy
would prove more disastrous than for
an important nation to fail to arm
adequately when international law
lessness Is on the rampage" said Mr..
Hull.
=, To collaborate, in the interests OF
peace, with other nations. This does
not mean entangling alliances, Mr..
Hull insisted.
He proposed a middle course yor the
United States between International
ism and isolationism,
Won't Abandon Interests.
The Secretary of State declared fiat
ly that the United States did not in
tend to abandon its citizens or its in
terests abroad.
The momentous question:" he said,
is whether the doctrine of force
shall become enthroned once more
and bring in its wake, inexorably, in
ternational anarchy and a relapse into
barbarism; or whether this and other
peaceful nations, fervently attached to
the principles which underlie inter-
national order, shall work INCREASINGLY
-singly or in cooperation with each
other, as circumstances, their tradi-
tional policies and practices, and their
enlightened self-interest may dictate
to promote end preserve law, order
morality and justice as the unshak-
able bases Of civilized international
relations"
Secretary Hull, insisting that the
United States should not, If it could,
become = hermit state" took q arm
stand against the extreme isolation
lists In this country. His address, re-
garded As Of extreme significance, was
broadcast to the nations of the world
as well as to all parts of this coun-
try. He spoke at luncheon given
in his honor at the National Press
Club.
Policy to Avoid Alliances.
The American Secretary of STATE
spoke q few hours after Foreign Min.
lister Litvinoff of the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics had invited the ha.
tions, other than Germany, Japan anc
Italy, to discuss joint action to halt az.
gression. Mr.. Hull, however, indicated
clearly that the policy of this Govern.
ment was to consult and collaborate
but to avoid any alliances or collective
action.
Announcing that the primary objec.
tives Of American foreign policy were
the maintenance Of peace and the pro.
motion of the economic, the socia
and the moral welfare of our people, >
Mr.. Hull said that the means of OBJ.
tanning these objectives involve today
many factors of great comp!exity. The
United States. he said, has been sin.
cerely devoted to the cause of peace
throughout its history. It has con.
(see HULL, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1938-03-17
10000 SOLDIERS BEGIN
MANEUVERS IN HAWAII
Emciency Of Army's Greatest
Troop Concentration Faces
15-Day Test.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HONOLULU. March 17.-Approxi-
mately 10000 officers and men under
Maj. Gen. Charles D. Heron today
began the Hawaii Departments an
nual maneuvers.
For Is days the soldiers will test
emciency of the Army's greatest troop
concentration here and determine
their ability to defend Oahu Island
and Pearl Harbor.
New equipment, including high
speed tanks and airplanes, will be used.
The exercises will be concurrent
with the sham attack against Pearl
Harbor, expected about March %, by
the United States Fleet. now engaged
IN secret maneuvers.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
CZECHS SEE TRADE PACT
Unaffected BY COUP
Members Of Treaty Group Say
Austrian Move Won't Menace
Adoption by Assembly.

8y the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 17.-Members
Of the Czechoslovakian Trade Treaty
Commission said before sailing early
today they believed political disturb
ances in Central Europe probably
would not affect adoption Of =
reciprocal trade pact with the United
States.
DR.. Otta Coufal said he expected
the Cxechoslovakian National Assembly
to adopt the trade treaty Immediately
despite the situation created by Ger
many's Austrian coup. The pact II
Professionally effective April Is.
Other members Of the commission
sailing with DR.. Coufal on" the HAM
burg-American liner Hansa were Dr..
Josef Janda and Dr.. Adolf Antusch.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
FOG BLANKETS SEVERN
Annapolis Ferry Boats Operate on
Schedule, However.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March II R.-
Fog 80 heavy it was impossible to see
across the Severn River blanketed
this section today. but ferry company
ofdcials said their boats were operat-
ing on schedule.
The Naval Academy had received no
reports Of trouble on the Chesapeake
Bay. Fog horns on passing ships
were heard here all during the night.
Evening star., 1938-03-17

count of the dead, but private sources
estimated between SO and so died in
the ninth rain of bombs.
Deaths in the previous eight
bombardments had been set at 284.
Thousands of persons were on the
streets when Gen. Francisco Frances
airpnen struck for the ninth time.
The stricken city was cleaning up
(See AIR RAIDS, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Boycott of Germany Asked.

HOLLYWOOD, March II R).-A
boycott OF Germany because of its
annexation of Austria was urged by
the Hollywood Anti-Nazi League in
a telegram to Secretary of State Hull
today The telegram was signed by
Donald Ogden Stewart, chairman.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
REQUIREMENTS RAISED
Delaware State Policemen Must
Be Three Inches Taller,

DOVER. Del, March II R.-All
members Of the Delaware State police
hereafter appointed must be 8 inches
taller than the present minimum of
S feet 7 inches. =
This was stipulated today by the
State Highway Commission which au-
thorized the appointment of 20 ad-
ditional men. All appointees must
have two years of high school educa-
tion or its equivalent.
Evening star., 1938-03-17

came aC I:5U p.m.-the Third daylight
assault. The building was Jared and
windows were blown in.
Col. Stephen o. Fuqua. military at
tache. alone in the building at the
time, was shaken but not hurt. Charge
d'Affaires Walter D. Thurston said
new temporary quarters would be
taken Immediately.
Hospitals were still too busy caring
for the wounded to issue an official
Evening star., 1938-03-17
FOREIGN.

Obituary ----A.14I
FOREIGN.
Arms expansion rushed by Blum Is
war clouds gather. Page Al
Nine rebel raids on Barcelona kill 800
in Is hours. Page Al
Russia rallies world to check war
menace. Page Al
British cabinet is reported in critical
split. Page Al
Hitler Is expected to announce stand
on Spain tomorrow. Page AS
Nazis in Austria start campaign against
clergy. Page AS
NATIONAL.
Senate group likely to urge cut in
higher s,irtax rates. Page Al
Hull urges United States to arm for
peace. Page Al
1ckes promises P. w. A. will not block
T. v. A. purchases. Page Al
Hold-up victims invited to attend police
lineup tonight. Page Az
Ill mother kills six Of her seven chill.
dren. Page AS
Coal Commission abolishes its publicity
division. Pare Ala
WASHINGTON AND NEARBY.
Utilities Commission denies gas firms
merger plan. Page Al
Blow with bottle routes ''toy pistol"
hold-up man. Pa9e AZ
D. G. sports writer, two others killed in
auto crash. Pase Az
Arlington Bridge-Lee boulevard line to
be completed. Page A.S
Vote near on Wheeler's amendment to
reorganization bill. P.9e A.
Bleak relief picture here again painted
BY director. Psge B.l
Hasen withdraws objection to Cherry
Blossom, Festival PaSs B-l
Evening star., 1938-03-17
SENATE UNIT SEEN
.FAVOR|NG SLASH|N
INCOME SURTAXES
Cut From IS to so Per Cent
in Top Rate Considered
at Conference.
DR.. MAGILL PRESENTS
new LOSS ESTIMATES
$40, 900, 900 Figure Does Not Take
Into Account Stimulation
From New Capital.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Opposition to the NeU Deals tuo
chief innovations in taxation, the
nndistributed profits and the cap
ttdl gains tar. has been proying
since early last fall. Their repeal
has had backing in the Senate
Finance Committee, utere Chair
man Harrison Is among the op-
ponents OF the tdres. The House
Ways and Means Committee sup
ports them in modified form and
the administration continues to be
vigorously In their tapor.
Evening star., 1938-03-17


BARCELONA March 17-Nn
night shattered
windows in the United States Embassy
HUNDREDS were wounded series of bombamnts which
city at intervals curing 16
bomb fell the United States
Evening star., 1938-03-17
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary of the Interior Ickes said
today he would not permit p. w. AS
$50, 100000 municipal power devel-
opment program to block T. v. AS
negotiations for the purchase of pri-
vate electric facilities in the Tennes.
see Valley.
Mr.. Ickes' announcement was cur.
rent with disclosure by ell-informed
congressional sources that Senator
Barkley. Democrat, Of Kentucky might
head a proposed Senate-House inves-
tigation Of T. v. A.
Mr.. Ickes said there had been "a
misunderstanding all along"
concerning the purchase Of the pri-
vate utilities. He added that the Pub
lie Works Administration did not in
tend to dictate" what municipalities
should do.
If any city having Government
loans and grants to construct its own
system now wants time for consider
ing the purchase Of existing properties
1t may have it," he said.
The unexpected statement followed
conference here yesterday of Wen
dell L. Willkie, president Of Common
wealth & Southern with Director Da-
vid E. Lilienthal of the T. v. A. look
ing toward Government purchase Of
the corporations Southeastern prop
critics.
Believes idea Is Fine.
II think the idea Is flne," Mr.. Ickes
said, "and hope they work out an
agreement have never been In favor
of duplication where it was possible to
avoid it."
P. w. A. officials recently said they
would not carry loans and grants on
their books indefinitely while munis
cipalities made up their minds" They
were replying at that time to a re-
quest by Mr.. Willkie that the P. w. A.
public power program be suspended
during negotiations for sale Of his COM
pany's properties to T. v. A.
The Secretary, in reply to . ques-
ton whether he would rather have
T. v. A. or P. w. A. projects pro-
oeed, said he would rather have the
cities do exactly as they like"
P. w. A., he said, Is acting only as
= banker in the proposed public de-
velopment, and large amount Of the
earmarked money would go for i'm
(Cno n u A po0o A7N
Evening star., 1938-03-17
SOVIETS RALLY WORLD TO CHECK
AGGRESSION WITH JOINT ACTION:
ARM FOR PEACE, HULL URGES u. S.
Nine Rebel Raids on Barcelona
XIII More Than 3OOin l6 Hours
Bomb Skaters american Embassy
Windo,cs-Hospitals Filled With
Dead and Dying.


Spanish insurgents opening offensive
several weeks succeeded pushing ued0e into
Dithin IS miles edcoast
Spanish appealed yesterday
ing a rebel pctory