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The times-news., 1938-11-17
NEWSPAPERS OPINIONS
FEARED BY ToTALITARIANS

ItoIv has followed Russia and Germany in ban
nino Rotary clubs. Czechoslovakia is banning them
nnder Berlin's order. In Italy will be no Rotary
cubs after the first of the year, for Benito Musso-
lima saws he does not like their international fea-
lures. -.. 81
Rotary International thrives in countries where
+bere is freedom of speech, of press and of con-
science 1t encourages its members to abide by
+boir nrincipIes and their convictions whereas to-
taEtarian governments hostile to Individual
nr;ncnles Germany, Russia and Italy fear Rotary
cuhs because of the interchange of personal opin-
ions among members. ..
II ;s no surprise that Mussolni has banned Ro-
tary cIubs. it is a surprise that he has not taken
decisive action before now. 1t has been known a
1ore +in,e that the Italian dictator was discourag-
inO them and that he looked upon them as un-
friendly to Fascism. Without freedom of speech
no Rotary club would survive Mussolini is well
aware of that
Rotary International is strong in the United
States in Great Britain and in the Dominion OF
conodo Tho personnel of the clubs in these cOun-
tr;es s inclusive of the best elements of their COM
,runitias In other towns as in Charleston the Ro
+ar,, climbs membership is a cross-section of its
businesses and professions. They are constitu-
tionalIy forbidden to meddle in politics.
Totalitarian chiefs fear the influence OF an Or
eanization which draws its members from all the
fields of activity for they wish groups to be COM
posed of men who do government tells them 70
do. thew fear groups such as the Rotary clubs are
for thew are likely to spread truth among the peo-
pie. Stain, Hitler and Mussolini want the people
to know such truth as government believes is good
for government They flourish under ruthless sup
preston.
1t is a feather in the Rotary cap that Mussolini
has Joined other dctators in banning its clubs, for
it is evidence of a sort that Rotary international
has some influence for good. If Rotary were with
out influence, Stain, Hitler and Mussolln would
care nothing about them and would tolerate them
Rotary leaders regret to lose their members in Italy,
as in Russia and Germany, but are not ready to
truckle to dictators. If Americans should be con-
trolled as Germans Russians and Italians are, there
would be no Rotary clubs.-Charleston News and
Courier.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

anyhow, they might as well nave
some of it too.
Of course any person fit to re-
side in the United States prefers
in his heart of hearts to have our
government run honestly and cap
ably. The big question is how best
to achieve the practical appllca-
ton of such principles.
All of our government heads up
in our municipalities, since from
our municipalities come the men
and the morals that determine the
character of state and national
politics. Get local government
clean and efficient and state and
national government will follow
suit-as day follows night. But
how to do that thing?
Since it is estimated that go
per cent of our people prefer hon
esty to dishonesty, it stands to
reason that if the majority of the
citizenry in the various communi-
ties could make themselves ac-
quainted with local government
and take telling part in it, the
results would be honest, effective
government. But our two-party
system works to prevent such CO.
operation among the cltizenry.
The party system operates to d.
The times-news., 1938-11-17
THE FOUNDATION
Courier.

The Jewish question in Germany is not a new
one by any means. And to be frank the Jews
themselves must accept part Of the responsibility
for their plight today although even that is not
proper justification for the inhuman treatment
they are receiving at the hands of the wolf OF
Europe.
Hence the Jewish question was easily inflamed
by Hitler. 1t is founded in the resentment of a
population smaller than that of America wherein
the Jew, exercising his peculiar talents In some
times questionable methods, gained foothold. 1t
was natural resentment when Jew displaced
Germans in jobs and in business. 1t is natural in
america today for any man to resent the usurplng
of Jew or any other person in his job or IN his
business whatever means are employed. Ihls ques-
ton becomes vital to America the persecution
of the Jews mount in Europe, particularly Ger
many We in America are sympathetic with the
Jews They have been treated fairly in this country
in the past. Their future treatment here will de-
pend largely upon their own conduct. II by ques-
tionable practices they gain control of jobs and
businesses they must expect resentment and its
results. ..-...-
Without doubt many Jews in Germany, unable
to bear the treatment there, will seek home
in the United States. This is problem of the
state. America, first should be for Americans in
opportunity and in privilege If incoming Jews
seek to seize these rights, to supercede Americans
themselves in their native land, then they should
be halted before resentful populace becomes in
tolerant of all Jews and the entire race is held
responsible for the greedy and selfish acts of some
of its members. g. .- .....
The majority of Jews in America today are good
citizens Let them be examples to those who would
come in and let that example, rather than that of
the minority, guide the newcomers in new coun-
try. n f.s . ..'
Yes, there should be great sympathy for the per-
secuted Jews but America is for Americans and
Jews will do well to remember this-Shelby Star
The times-news., 1938-11-17
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
NEA Service Stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON. - The LaFol-
w lette committee inyeStigat-
ing violations of civil liberties
and the Dies committee investi-
eating "un-AmericaniSm" have
had several skirmisheS. But the
real clash, apparently, is yet to
come.
The battle-ground will be in Cali
fornia.
Congressman Dies has promised
10 go to the coast shortly and hear
about $50 witnesses said to be
ready to tell of Communist activ-
tiles" especially among labor
groups.
Senator LaFollette meanwhile
has several investigators in Cali
tornia checking up on the Asso-
siated Farmers and allegations of
terrorism against labor unions by
vigliantes. His hearings also will
be held in California, following
those held by Dies.
Generally speaking, the friends
ot tne Dies committee are the foes
OF the LaFollette committee and
VICE versa. Dies witnesses are
nKeiy to be put on the pan before
me LaFollette committee. One OF
mem is Harper Knowles, former
secretary of the Associated Farm
ers, who made sensational charges
Oh Communism" against Califor-
MIA labor leaders. .a.-
Dies recently charged a LaFel-
iette committee official tried to
plant" an investigator on his
stan, and Dies inferentially has
attacked LaFoilette for "un-Amer-
lean tendencies" One or two Dies
witnesses have accused LaFollette
investigators of being chummy
with Communists.
LaFoilette investigators private
The times-news., 1938-11-17
More Idle Land
Worries States

CHICAGO, Nov. II (UP)-A
major problem facing planning
officials and other government
agencies of the northern Great
Plains states is the task of find
ing suitable use for abandoned
"dust bowl" farm land.
With vast areas of the states
Of North Dakota, South Dakota,
Wyoming and Montana abandon
ed by farmers, these states also
are acquiring additional land thru
tax foreclosures, government
agents reported. North Dakota,
for example, took over the title
to about 137,500 acres through
quit claim deeds during the last
seven or eight months. In South
Dakota, NOR ethan 100000 of
its total area of 49,000,000 acres
were delinquent in taxes at the
beginning Of this year.
In an effort to make the in
creasing areas Of State-owned land
serve a useful purpose, state plan
mig iboards in these states have
been asked by the national re-
sources committee to establish To-
cal advisory committees to coop
crate in a joint federal and state
program. These committees, gov
ernment Investigators said, would
present specific problems, includ-
ing possible local water conserva-
ton projects and plans for the
control and use Underground
and surface waters.
All four states lack legislation
authorizing county Zoning, thru
which large areas can be restrict
ed to appropriate uses.
The problem of making state
owned land serve useful purposes
is particularly acute in the dust
bowl states, but other areas have
similar problems. In Michigan.
more than 100000 acres Of
The times-news., 1938-11-17
BEHIND THE SCENES
IN WASHINGTON
RY RODNEY BUTCHER.

~ have enjoyed discrediting Dies
witnesses and investigators.
A DEMOCRATIC politician re-
"a turning from the west re-
ports it wasn't easy for a bold
candidate to stand out against the
S30-per- Thursday and other such
pension plans. Previously strong
est opponents Of the Townseno
plan turned tail in the end be-
cause of the intense, menacing Or
ganization efficiency of the old-age
pension folk.
ats unlike any other political
organization because these people
over so just don't have anything
else to do" this man reports,
"They put in all their time on it,
And when a hostile candidate finds
them turning up early and er
masse at every one of his meetings
he usually begins to wilt"
SIMON-PURE New Dealers who
~ abhor the Roosevelt admins
tration's alliances with some of the
country's most notorious political
machines held their noses when
Jim Farley and President Roose-
Welt agreed to 60 down the line
with Boss Hague's senatorial can.
didate in New Jersey, former
WPA State Director w. H. ]. Ely
Even top men in WPA at Wash.
ington privately expressed dis
gust. "''
One little cabinet member who
made couple of speeches in New
Jersey at behest of the Democratic
National Committee was tWitte6
by friends who asked whether he
had endorsed "Hague's stooge."
Heck, no." was the reply. 81
didn't even mention his name. ]
made a roIsing campaign speech
for Roosevelt"
"'""vrisht Iaaa NEA Sarvina- Inc.
The times-news., 1938-11-17
DICTATED NEWS

Hugh Bailie, president of the United Press Asso-
citation, has just recently been travelling in middle
Europe, and what he discovered about the news
papers over there suggests that the autocrats and
disctatorships Of Europe are resting upon the very
uncertain and insecure foundations of public ig-
norance. o..
Said Mr.. Bailie in statement soon after his
return from two months trip:
1T is like living at the bottom of well to try
to keep yourself acquainted with the news of the
day IN country that has controlled press ta
10 us who live here where, the news is reported
freely and with more or less accuracy some OF the
news OF happenings in other parts of the world
published In the controlled newspapers OF 2toallta
ran countries in Europe is nothing less than bur-
lesque.
What is likely to happen when the people OF
those coutries wake up to the fact that they are
being treated as gullible ignoramuses by then own
governments ought to give the dctators the 1tters
| Rock Hill Is. c. Herald.
The times-news., 1938-11-17
DIGGING DAHLIAS: 1t is time

DlSSliNS DAIILiAS. IL 10 tihiS
to dig the tubers. Don't let them
freeze before or after digging.
Store where they will be frost
proof but avoid an overheated
place where they will tend to
shrivel and dry up. They keep
we'll on dirt where they can abb
sorb a little moisture.
Don't bruise in digging and
handling and avoid damage to the
stems of the tubers. Some author
tiles advise not to shake the dirt
from the bunch of roots when
digging so as to hold it compact.
making less subject to damage
and perhaps supply little mois-
ture. Where soil is clay and hard
ems | prefer washing it all off,
else the hard Jumps of clay will be
difficult to remove for cutting at
planting time. Eyes are more
readily seen, also, when the tubers
are clean. Turn punches bottom
up and let the water drain from
the stalk, which should be left
about six inches long for hand
ling and preserving moisture
around the eyes.
! have found the pick to be the
most efficient tool for digging.
Drive it deep around the entire
dahlia hill, loosen soil and use it
to gently raise the bunch of tub
ers.
The times-news., 1938-11-17
UNION HILL

! UNION HILL, Nov. 17.-Mr.
w. S. Young of East Flat Rock
was visitor in this section Sum-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Harvey had
as their dinner guests Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. j. P. Marshall of Dana,
Mr.. Ragan Bradley of Polk coun-
ty, Mrs. LYDIA, Grace LYDIA of Ed
neyville, and Mr.. John Ownsby of
Dana. =,
Quite surprise came to their
many friends when Mr.. James
Young, son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Young of this place, and Miss
Ruth Hollingsworth, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Hollings-
worth of Edneyville, were quietly
married Saturday, November 5, at
Hendersonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cello Jackson,
who were recently married, have
moved into the house formerly
occupied by Clarence Justus.
Floyd Justus, who has been
erecting a new house, has it near
completion, and is expecting to
move in within few days.
Miss Matte Britain, who is a
nurse of Washington, D. c., came
home for Armistice day and was
accompanied by Miss Marie Jones
as far as Hickory en- route back
to Washington last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Justus and
little. daughter, Patty, and Mrs.
Clarence Justus and children Wis
tied in Asheville Saturday.
Quite number of cases of
mumps are reported in this COM
munity.
The times-news., 1938-11-17
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The times-news., 1938-11-17

dishonesty a II d
incapably. B u t
the truth is that
a sizeable per-
centage of those
who are COM
planning a b o u t
government be-
cause they are
yearning for a
portion of t h G
swag, prefer to
S e e government
operated credit
ably: they feel,
however, that if
the g 90 d 0 | d
graft is going to
be passed ou t
The times-news., 1938-11-17
NAZIsM ENEMY OF ALL RELIGION

Nazi persecution of German Jews is only
one section of the record for which the CIV
ilized world indicts the Nazis and for which
they must accept world condemnation. AS
is we'll known in every country where there
is freedom of speech and of the press, and
where the people are not kept in ignorance
of what is transpiring in the world, the
Nazis have been, and now are, prosecutors
of Protestant Christians and of Catholics.
Hatred of Catholics and efforts to perSecute
them are more in evidence at present than
in the past. The record of Nazi dealings
with German Protestants is one of the
blackest in the history of German control
by Hitler and his followers.
The facts are fairly we'll known through
out the world and they prove eonelusively
that the Nazis are the bitter antagonists
and enemies of all reigion-Protestant,
Catholic and Hebrew-and if they have
anything which takes the place of religion
it is a reversion to the ancient paganism of
the German tribes.
At the present time worldwide indigna-
ton against Hitler and the Nazs centers
chiefly around the war of determination
they are waging against the Jews. No more
savage or inhuman conduct in prosecuting
and destroying minority race has been
made by any nation in the history of man.
kind. The shameful injustice and savage
brutality visitel upon innocent men, women
and children of the Hebrew race in Ger
many has certainly not been equalled in
modern times in any other country in the
world. -t~a..-~ .
No wonder there is mounting indigna-
ton, reaching a white heat of anger al
ready, among all civilized, right thinking,
free peoples of the world. This indignation
has been expressed in restrained statements
in the United States by national leaders,
ranging down the line from President
Roosevelt, and embracing citizens in the
professional, business and political life of
our country. When the President of the
United States is impelled to give the world
a statement such as was released to the
press Tuesday by President Roosevelt, it is
ample evidence of the fact that the chief
executive believes the limit has been
reached in toleration of Hitler's plans and
actions.
What can be done with the problem by
the concerted action of the civilized ma
tions of the world remains for future de-
termination. This newspaper does not be
heve there are any illusions current in this
country and in the other free nations as to
the terrible import of the situation. A gang
of mad dogs is running at large in Ger
many. The problem is to round them up
free the world of their depradations, and
for the future, to devise plans which vii
save the world from similar experience.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

FINE PHRASE: He was a good
diplomat or prince Of merchants
who invented the expression,
1ay-away plan." as a means Of
buying something you are not
able to pay cash for and yet let
the merchant make you think he
is accommodating you by holding
the goods until final payment is
made. That beats the expression
"installment buying" "all hollow"
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Broadly speaking, two classes
of persons are complaining about
our politics: Those who believe
government should be managed
The times-news., 1938-11-17

The earth's temperature in
creases on an average of one de-
gree Fahrenheit for each 60 feet
of depth.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

The TartaIiau lamb Is d,
not an animal. This Chire,.. = ;
has a "ficcce" resembling -.
sheep.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

There are 100000 deer in Michigan.
Hunters who will take to the woods are
estimated at 100000. If one hunter misses,
there'n be a deer for next year.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Guards at Texas penal institutions must
learn to read and write. The pen is might
ier than the school house. ~
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Many politician prophets are now on a
diet of cooked goose instead of ham and
eggs.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

This year which witnesses the introduce
ton of the jefferson nickel, may be recall
ed as the year the last buffalo nickel roam
ed the plains. -
The times-news., 1938-11-17

A California fish eultprist, W. H. Shelley, raise,
trout which lived to be 10 years old
The times-news., 1938-11-17

The new tunnel through the Pyrenees nonn+o;os
marks the conquest of the last great mountain bar.
rier in western Europe.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Cheese is milk coagulated by the use of renne
an an ;noredient frequently used in infant foods.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

A Sacramento, Calf, man has eaten pie eve
day for more than so years.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Vote rioting in the Philippines proves
little Brown Brother is about ready to en-
10y all of the rights of a free citizen.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Alligators up to 20 inches in length can be ser
through the United States mails.
The times-news., 1938-11-17
By NOAH HOLLOWELL

WANTED-To collaborate with
some one on the invention of a
domestic machine that will with
out washing all day, take the grit
out of spinach.
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Jesus" (Phil. 2:5).
Here is my armour against all that men can do
to me. NAV have to suffer cruelty and unkindness.
Bitter tongues may impute base motives, unfriend-
" hearts may reject the service would fain rem
der But great is the peace of those whose souls
armour is the mind that was in Christ.-Francis B.
James -.-,- a..-s g
The times-news., 1938-11-17
THURSDAY, NoVEMBfp :.

abandoned arricultq,,r -
over timber land sre "a. and g
of the state. :" Doses,
Wisconsin, throug,
between the STAT c9'Pelss,
government, has sHt Con-.
county forests to.sl;. 49, esta6';.
100000 acres IN N.'''s % Ea9ss ],
cut-over areas. ''@a3orej !,
The times-news., 1938-11-17
BIBLE THOUGHT
MY ARMOU

Let this mind be IN you, which also in Christ
Jesus" (Phil. 2:5).
The times-news., 1938-11-17

Born, on Thursday. yor.,,
10, to Mr.. and }igs. Syrra.,' ~. =
olson, z son, weighing y ~. :.
Evening star., 1938-10-03

10. Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Rhyme won
the gross award in the mixed Scotch
foursome tourney with a card of 81.
Mrs. r. L. Rose and c. A. Stewart won
the net prize with S9-10-79.
At Army Navy Ralph Bogart
scored q brace Of 74s to win his
way to the semi-final round In
the club cha hampionship, and at
Argyle A. E. Willmett and Orval
Kaul reached the championship
final.
Spence Overton, the meticulous shot
maker from Rolling road, won the in
vitation tourney of his club, licking
Middle Atlantic Champ Otto Greiner
by and in the final, after Greiner
had eliminated Volney Burnett. of
Kenwood in the semi-final. Carl
johnson of Beaver Dam and Don
Dudley of Indian Spring lost in the
lower flights.
Veteran Johnny Miller Of Beaver
Dam holed an ace on the 170-yard
17th hole at his home course, playing
the shot with q No. iron. Witnesses
were Joe Balestri and Paul Paschke.
Evening star., 1938-10-03
P0T0MACS RETAIN
ROWING MASTERY
Beat Old Dominion Squad by One
Foot-Gude Trims Lanigan
to Keep Skulls Title.

Potomac Boat Clubs squad retained
its mastery on the river yesterday,
nosing out the Old Dominion Boat
Club by l foot in Potomac's sixty
ninth annual regatta.
Members of the winning crew were
M. Poluhoff, T. Dominick, Dave Knox
and Paul Lanigan. Rowing for Old
Dominion were George Gensmer, L.
Bell, M. Bell and ]. Whitestone.
Granville Guide, Potomac River
sculls champion, kept his crown by
q boat-length victory over Lanigan,
who was winner of that event at the
recent Middle States Regatta at
Baltimore
The feature comedy event, the Tin
Can Sweepstakes, was taken by James
Burch, jr, with Frank Zier second.
Old Dominion won the four-oared gig
race.
Evening star., 1938-10-03
FR0LIC IS VICTOR
IN SAIL REGATTA
Lady Avon, Eight Ball Also Score
in Series Held by Potomac
Group.
By MALCOLM LAMBORNE, Jr.

BY MALCOLM LAMBORNE, Jr.
Potomac River Sailing Association
members marked a fifth anniversary
yesterday as they opened their fall
series Of races of Hams Point with
the largest fleet, 81 in all, ever to COM
pete.
The weather and wind were ideal
for the windjammers. A brisk north
easter up to IL miles an hour sent en-
tries in the seven classes over one Of
the new experimental courses OF the
point in good time.
Judge Prentice Edrington's Lady
Avon in the 20-foot class, Bill White
Frolic in the comets, Charles Murphy's S
Eight Ball for the class A handicap,
Enos Rays Flying Cloud of B handi-
cap, AL Greever's Alvern in the snipes
and Tom Stokes moth class Rush Too
were the days winners.
Summaries:
Judge Prentice Burlington; second. Kan
boo. DR.. Albert Pagan; third, Myray,
Ralsa f0shs: %1nnas s%s SS
White: second. So-Blg Clyde Cruit third.
Nandua. Charles Dodge. Time. 1:O3: :O0.
Charles Murphy; second, Defender, ]. b.
Gett; third. Spray, E. B. Lambert. Time.
0:5S:20
Glass B handicap-Won by Flying
Cloud. Enos Ray: second. Jezebel Bill
Preston; third. Flishty, Robert Cochrane.
Time. 1:13:53.
Snipe class-Won by Alvern. Al Greever;
second, Bimme. George Wilcox: third, No.
2sS3.. not listed: Time l 81 :O2.
Stokes; second, Bar Fly. Bill Munson;
third. Fancy Pants. did not finish.
GEORGETOWN University; second. No 4,
q. O.; third. No. 8. g. o. Time. 0:47:04.
Evening star., 1938-10-03

willy pilot Of the Phillies, resigned over
the final week end
shots: Jimmy Foxx came back, sinus
and all, to win the American League
batting championship; Ernie Lombardi
did it in the National Lou Gehrig
and Paul Warner finished under 800
for the first time in their careers ..
Phillies and Athletics couldn't be beat
for the cellars White Sox never
had a chance above fifth place after
those injuries hit 'em so early.
Nationals didn't do bad with what
they jokingly call pitching staff -.
Casey Stengel, jinxed all the way. did
neat job of master -minding the Bees
into fifth place in the National
They lost their finale. 80, to the
Giants yesterday, with Vince Di
Maggie tanning four times for an un-
official season total of 129-a new big
league record.
Joe Di Maggio's 32d homer gave the
Yanks 6-l windup over the Red
Sox AS and Nationals split the
Washington. So, in the opener:
Philadelphia, Az, in the afterpiece -.
Browns did the same with the White
Sox, Buck Newsom clicking, 4-3, in
the first; the White Sox, 80, in the
second