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The Washington times., 1938-03-03

All Phones Out To Los Angeles

Lashed by the worst storm
in its history, Los Angeles to-
day was cut off from the
world, with all telephone lines
down, and only short wave
radio to give word from the
stricken coast region.
Efforts by The Washington
Times to reach Los Angeles
resulted in word that it will
be at least "a hours before
The Washington times., 1938-03-03
FAMOUS ANITA
TRACK WRECKED.
by HIGH WATER.
Disaster May Cancel
Big Race Saturday

WINSLoW Ariz., March 3
UNSO.-The famous Santa Anita
; racetrack was reported to have
been badly damaged. if not demol-
iAhed, in the flood disaster besieg.
ins the Los Angeles area, accord
ing to word reaching the Santa Fe
railroad offices here.
MAY CANCEL RACE
:. With the running of the IA
'mous Santa Anita $lo0,00G handi-
-cap set for next Saturday, it was
expected the race would be can
celled because of damage to the
track by the flood.
e.r Some f the greatest horses in
; the country today were primed for
the race. including Seabiscuit, the
.3avorite in the race, Aneroid, and
..others.
-, : Whether he horses have been
injured by the storm has not been
determined, as all lines of COM
,.munication to the track are down.
The torrential rains, according
to reports here, had caved in a
The Washington times., 1938-03-03
Strike Issue Put
Up to High Court

DETROIT, March 3 U.N.SJ.
The motor city's threatened trans.
portation strike today was in the
hands of the State supreme court,
as it prepared to hear tomorrow q
petition that it dissolve a circuit
court injunction that has pre-
vented the city from putting into
effect the seniority system twice
approYed by the voters.
The Washington times., 1938-03-03
Senate Inquiry
Into IVA Asked

; Q.NB.). A far-reaching Senate
investigation Of the turbulent
Tennessee valley Authority was
proposed today in a resolution in
Eroduced by Senator King (D0 Of
Utah and Senator Bridges tR) Of
New Hampshire. Giving q special
committee Of five Senators to be
appointed by the Vice President
power Of subpoena Of iva records
and officials, the resolution would
authorize $4,000 for the investiga-
tioA
The Washington times., 1938-03-03
U. S. Army Aids
Flood Refugees

SAN FRANCISCO, March
3 n.N.S.O.-U. S. Army Off
cials have released thousands
of cots, blankets and bedding
for flood refugees to the Red
Cross at Los Angeles, it was
announced here today at the
Pacific Coast headquarters of
the American Red Cross.
G. w. Richardson, director
of disaster relief for the Pa
cific area, left here with q
band of expert workers, to
take charge Of the refugees.
The Washington times., 1938-03-03

wire communication can be
open. ~
Sc. Louis long distance Op-
orators said they expected to
open . line in "a hours. Chi.
cago reported time for open.
ing was Indefinite" San
Francisco and Portland also
reported their lines to Los
Angeles were indefinitely out
Of service"
The Washington times., 1938-03-03

number of tunnels in the hilly and
mountainous region, including two
railroad passes on the Southern
Pacific through the Tenachapi
Mountains.
Ali railroad traffic from the
tSricken area was paralyzed. The
East train into Wins1ow from the
West arrived here at $3.50 p. m.
Large sections Of track were
torn UP and several rail bridges
were reported to be out.
The death toll was placed at
4sfin fragmehtary reports here.
All residents of Glendale, Calf,
were ordered to evacuate their
homes to escape the fast rising
waters, it was said.
TUNNEL CAVES IN
IA highway tunnel near Newhall.
Cal, and the railroad viaduct at
BE Los Angeles railroad station
were reported to have caved in.
There was no word concerning
possible casualties in the mishaps.
:. Westbound Santa Fe trains in
cluding the two streamliners, El
Captain and the Superchief, we're
held at Ash Fork, Ariz., 116 miles
west of here. 1t was believed all
rail traffic with the Los Angeles
area would be tied up indefinitely.
. The chief dispatcher's office re-
ceived word that one section Of
the Sante Fe track on Cajon
Mountain near San Bernardino
had been swept away by a land
slide 800 feet long and Is feet
deep.
The Washington times., 1938-03-03


Two women and several children among the victims
according to witness Charles Freder He said he
woman and small boy sink their deaths the wooden
structure suddenly bucked with loud crash and carried
away by the rushing water.
similar disaster took place in Universal City with five
persons reported drowned when the bridge they stand
ing on while watching the raging Los Angeles River, col
apsed and carried away The bodies recovered
DRY CREEK NOW RAGING RIVER
The Los Angeles River accurate barometer Of the in
teny of the Before the storm the river bed rtu
ally dry. 1t raging torrent last night running bank to
bank, and from six to sixteen feet deep
Every other creek in the stricken presented the
picture, with scores Of smaller bridges washed out.
From all parts of central and southern California
ports Of flood and rain casualties.
The motion picture colony Of Maibu isolated by slides
Many Of the film worlds believed marooned
Malibu.
Four hundred families evacuated homes in Venice the Canal
City," when the flood waters reached frstoor levels
Pasadenas business section under water with several
streets completely blocked off by the flood.
Shortly after Mrs Carter Carson Valentine Drive fled
from her 1Oroom home the house slid into the canyon the
rain-sodden hillside gave way.
At Santa Ana the Santa Ana River coused its banks
following cloudburst in the Big Bear
At Palm Springs the desert resort the flood waters had
Inundated the streets above the curbings.
At Santa Monica the torrena downpour seeped under
slightly. .r
At Ell Monte the San Gabriel River reached the flood dan
ger mark San Gabriel Valley residents warned to be
alert for radio evacuation call
Palaa homes of the movie colony dottng the Hollywood
hills apparently had escaped with slight damage.
The Washington times., 1938-03-03
Los Angeles Hard
Hit by Big Storm
CONTINUED from Page u

persons still missing aboard arner which vanished
Tuesday night.
Hundreds were suffering from injuries and exposure
Thousands of others throughout the entire stricken were
homeless.
Airpane train and highway transportation paralyzed
Power and telephone service seriously disrupted in Los
Angeles, and all lines out of the city down.
Telegraph and telephone companies reported they could not
get farther than a few miles out of Los Angeles
only communication by short-wave radio
The Washington times., 1938-03-03
THOUSANDS HOMELESS IN FLOOD AREA

In the foreign quarters Of the city residents Of both the
Mexican and Chinese sections numbering the thousands
mled through the while their groundoor and base
ment dwellings damaged by water.
Many of the quaint buildings in the Mexican quarter
the first structures erected in California These
landmarks undermined by the flood waters.
AS reports of the extensive damage rcked into the city
from outlying communities isolated for nearly "a hours
became apparent that residents the heavily populated
yons still in danger Of landsides.
More than $50 slides reported in instances
ing canyon homes to destruction.
Residents of many lower sections standing by ready
evacuate their homes where flood control has gotten
Of hand despite cessation Of rain.
Scores of the fertile San Fernando valley 20 miles
north of Los Angeles endangered by the additional
Of rain still cascadng down the Tehachapi
watershed.
SAILORS RUSHED TO RESCUE
The disaster Of the Storm which began early Sunday
morning and continued almost unabated until late yesterday
struck Long Beach, when the Third Street pedestrian bridge
collapsed like ggshe carrying from fifteen per-
with it.
The bridge the point where the Los Angeles River
usually dry creek bed Of the year. meets the More
than 1000 sailors of the United States fleet riding at anchor
In the Long Beach Harbor Immediately pressed into
rescue work succeeding in rescung three persons.
Admiral Claude G. Boch4 conmandernchlet OF the fleet
ordered mnesweeper pull in CLOSE as possible to the
Of tragedy and play searchgh the
waters.
One survivor Floyd Foksead rescued by sailors aboard
The Washington times., 1938-03-03
ESTIMATE OF DAMAGE IMPOSSIBLE

Thousands Of automobiles damaged by submersion
Many Of them swept away by swirling waters.
Highways leading out Of the city virtually deserted
all roads.
The and valley highways San Francisco dotted
by slides One slide the Ridge Route through the valley
partially buried 21pasenger stage German, go miles
north of Los Angeles
None of the passengers aboard the southbound stage
injured and the stage turned back to Bakersfield
Highways south to San Pedro also under at least
two feet of water, which hid treacherous boulders.
To prevent further tragedy State highway patromen halted
daring motorists who ventured out of Los Angeles.
The Red Cross and American Legion modified hundreds of
relief workers. who sought out the injured and administered
emergency aid
Canteens established for the cold hungry homeless
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11


night guests; in the home of w. L.
Woody and family of Middleburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Satterwhlte
and children, Ann, and r. T., were
Sunday night guests Of M. D. Woody
and family. w.,
Mrs H. S -0oody's sister, Mrs.
Harvey OQuinn of Sanford. who was
operated on for appendicitis during
the holidays, we are glad to note to
the joy of her friends here, is getting
along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Keaton, of
Townsville, spent several days sas
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Woody
and other relatives the past week.
The Woman's Missionary Society
held it's regular monthly meeting with
Mrs. c.. L. Tucker. The program was
in charge of Mrs. L. j. Shanks.
Subject: 1.-THE Golden Jubilee was
read and discussed by the members
present.
Mrs. G. c.. Tillottson who has been
confined to her bed on account of
sickness for several weeks, is getting
along nicely.
Mrs. H. H. Averett also Mr.. and
Mrs. Hammit Guerrant were Satur-
day night supper guest of Mr.. and
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
HENDERSON, Mcl DAILY DISPATCH TUESDAY JANUARY 1888

-
Rob Parrish is still very sick at her
,home.a She has been under the doc
tors care for several weeks, and is
still very sick.
Miss Lucy Mabry from Greensboro
and Mrs. Helen Thomas from. New
York returned to their homes Satur-
day after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Stainback several days last week.
Herbert Stainback from Washing
ton spent Christmas day with his
mother Mrs. John Stainback, here.
Mrs. Bud Coghin is spending seve-
raj days with her mother, Mrs. Chop
lin in Henderson. e - xs< 4
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Farris from
Dinwittie,s Va, spent Monday night
with Mrs. Nat Faulkner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Workman
and son, James were guests of Mrs.
Wortham's mother in Garner for sew
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
FIND hurley LEAF,
is POORLY GRADED
Tobacco Specialist of Markets Divi.
sion in Western Carolina In
structing Growers
Daily Dispatch Bureaus,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, jan. .1-Services of the
North Carolina Department of Agri7
cultures marketing division will be
offered the hurley tobacco producers
every day the market is open" in
an effort to improve the grades of
weed Offered for sale by the growers.
w. p. Hedrick, tobacco marketing
specialist with the markets division,
who has been conducting grading
schools for the past month in West
ern North Carolina, informed the
State Department of Agriculture to-
day that grades of tobacco in many
instances have been so poorly arrang-
ed that several buyers have refused
to offer bids.
THE need for grading tobacco in
Western North Carolina has never
been greater than it is today" he
said, adding that poorly graded to-
bacco is bringing many growers only
a small portion Of the income to which
they are entitled
yet" said Hedrick, "the growers
themselves are more or less respon-
sible for the low prices paid 'jumbled
piles of tobacco. The buyers refuse to
touch many mixed tobacco offerings
And it remains for the grower to pre-
pare his product generally in keeping
with the demands. of the market if
reasonable prices are expected"
Meanwhile Hedrick estimated that
more than 100000 pounds Of hurley
tobacco. will be sold by North. Caro-
lima growers on the Asheville tobacco
markets.
'FConservatively rs per cent of the
hurley crop has already been market
ed he said, adding that ''it is expect
ed that the market will be closed by
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
Light Snow Soon
Goes in Forenoon

A light snow that virtually cover
ed the ground greeted early risers
today for another surprise of the
weather man. BY midday most of
the snow had disappeared under a
rising temperature. Is :
q Weather forecasts were for war
mer weather and showers today
and Wednesday. Temperatures
moderated considerably Monday
after the sharp drop early Sunday,
and late in the day Monday the
skies became cloudy, but there was
little. thought of snow. Rain had
been anticipated.
There was no sleet here. A misty
rain after midnight quickly turned
to snow, which was only moderate
in volume.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
CARE FOR INSANE
NO NEW PROBLEM
Immediate Provisions For
Needs Would Be Saving
In Long Run
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
"a the Sir Walter HOtei.


Raleigh. Jan. 11-When the Char-
lotte News recently exposed to pitiless
publicity gaze the conditions existing
in Mecklenburg's county home with
reference to care of feeble minded
and insane it was taking up no new
problem.
On the contrary it is a problem
which has been presented in the state
even. since there has been one. IN
the opinion of practically all state OF
ficials who deal with the subject, it IS
q problem which will continue to exist
as long as there is a state. s'-'saF
These officials do believe however,
that there is a solution and that II
will be found in due course OF time,
although they predict that this period
is still in the dim and distant future.
They contend that the problem
should be solved not only as matter
of Justice to the mentally unfortunate,
but as a matter of cold, hard cash
to the state. They contend that over
the long pull it will cost less to pro-
vide state facilities than to go along
on the present plan which leaves a
large percentage of the insane ana
IeeDle mlnOeU 10 IIle county HoAAAN oA1N
county Jail to care for.
This was realized back in 1885 by
commission appointed by Governor
J. c.. B. Ehringhaus to make study
of mental health in North Carolina
and a report to the 1887 General AS
sembly The report, a volume of 377
pages, contains unlimited informa-
ton on the subject and ends with six
teen specific recommendations.
OF the confinement of mentally
sick in jails and almshouses it said:
This, is situation which should be
corrected as speedily as possible. Ad-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
Cokesbury News
Rv MRS. ERNEST GILL

BY Mrs. ERNEST OIAL
We certainly had ideal weather for
Christmas, and we hope everybody
had a good time. Happy New Year
to you all.
Friends will be glad to know Turner
Stainback, Jr., has returned to his
home from Maria Parham Hospital,
and is getting along very nicely.
Miss Virgie Duke returned to hec
home at Alton Thursday after spend
ing the Christmas holidays with her
sisters, Mrs. Ernest Gill and Mrs.
B. w. Powell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dial Afford from
Rocky Mount were dinner guest of
Mrs Affords sister and brother-in-
law Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gill Sun
day. a~, a.
We are very sorry to report Mrs.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
NOTICE OF SALE.

Under and by virtue Of the laws Of
the State of North Carolina pertain
ing to, Mechanics, Laborers and Stor-
age liens, the undersigned will offer
for SALE, to, the highest bidder at
public auction, for, cash, at DIARY
Garage, Inc, in Vance County, North
Caroline, at IL O'Clock, Noon, on
Thursday, January q, 1898, the fol,
lowing described truck, -
-. One International Truck D 80
Model, Motor No. HID 2328212, Serial
No. D 30-3366. - =t4T
This the 22nd day of Decerabes-
1897. - So z A.2-gS Is
OLARY'S GARAGE, INC.
Gholson & Gholson, Attorneys,
Henderson, N. G.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
Hicksboro News
By Miss Florence b. Woody.

By Miss Florence b. Woody.
The farmers are busy getting ready
for another CROP
Mr.. and Mrs. John Early Twisdale
who have been in our neighborhood
for several years, have moved to Will
liamsboro. They made fine neighbors
and we hate to see them leave, but
wish them much success in their new
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Woody, Buste
Woody and Franklin Gill were Friday
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

Mrs. Robert Jones of the Flat Rock
community.
Mrs. Herman Sneed, and little
daughter Betsy Ann, were Saturday
night guest of Mrs. w. J. and Miss
Florence WOODY.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

ditional space in state hospitals, inn
prove commitment procedures, and
complete state responsibility. for the
INDECENT psychotic will be necessary
in order to avoid Jail commitment.
Viewing the matter from an economic
standpoint, the cost of both jail and
almshouse care is more expensive
than state hospital care and treat
ment"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

eral days during the holidays.
Mrs. Lizzie Ellis is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. L. E. Gill for the week
Friends will. regret to learn Mrs.
Clarence Pegram is a patient at
Maria Parham hospital, having under
gone an operation several days ago,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

- (COntlnueC from rage One.)
sell, open to a charge of insincerity;
for North Cardinals senior senator
and u the speaker are universally
known to be as far apart politically as
the poles Even those who agree with
Bailey would. have realized that any
thing nice Chapman said about him
was entirely "Pro forma,' while the
New Dealers. who dislike the distin-
guished Raleighite would positively
have frothed at the mouth.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

1--WE will not lift North Carolina agri-
culture to the high level it ought to
occupy until we touch the tenant far.
mers and get them to grow their home
supplies re-,
Colonel HARRISON emphasized State
College should be the peoples col
lege,' and said it was doing it's best
to meet. all demands made of it, but
had inadequate facilities.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

crat, Ne wJersey, made public an ap-
peal by Josephus Daniels, ambassador
to Mexico, to southern congressman
to support Federal wage and hour
legislation Daniels, publisher of the
News and Observer at Raleigh, N. c.,
wrote Smathers congratulating the
New Jersey senator, a native of the
South, for urging southern congress
men to support the wage and hour
bill.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

S. AUcTIoNEERs, BUYERS AND WAREHouSEMEN
must be able TO judge tobacco at glance.
Sworn records show that among independent
experts, Luckies have twice as many exclusive
smokers as all other brands combined. With
men who know tobacco best. it s Luckies2 to1.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

;. GENTLE ON MY THROAT. Others
atthe RKO-Radio studios agree with
me-Barbara Stanwyck and Herbert
Marshall, for instance. treason :the
"Toasting" process expels certain
throat irritants found inalltobacco.A
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

4. "NoW AS REGARDS TOBACCO.
Luckies' flavor has always appealed
to me very much. So ! was interested
to read recently that Luckiesl are
the favorite cigarette among the
tobacco experts themselves"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

!. I'm SHE'S GOT EVERYTHING. my
new RKO-Radio picture" says Ann
Sothern, there's scene where the
girl gets married on jolting truck,
and it turned out to be a Knockout!
;. But for me, as an actress.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

Former Premier Titulescu
-. would fight dictatorship
Former Foreign Minister Titules-
Gu of Rumania is pictured on his
arrival in Vienna after fight from
Bucharest following seizure OF
power by the Christian National
lists under COCA. Titulescu says
he will carry on fight against
the dictatorship and anti-Semitic
program of Octavian COCA.
France and Britain has sent
notes to COCA protesting his treat
ment of "minorities".
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11

2. tit WAS A KNOCKOUT in differ
ent sense! Imagine shouting your
Il dos above the noise of a truck.
and imagine doing it 80 times! Yet,
even after this throat strain, still
enjoyed Luckies! They're always -.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
Hoey Sees Big -.
Future OFF armers

tCont.nued from rage one.>
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
'Byrn,e,,s. Fighting
Lynch Bill, Says
Negro In Control

tContinueo from Page One.)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-11
Hancock Seeking
Benefits on Snub

-tContinuec from rage One.)
Evening star., 1938-07-14
WORLDS OUTPUT
CONTINUES SLUMP
Industrial Production Down.
Ninth Month In Row,
Survey Shows.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. July 14.-world In
dustrial production continued to re.
cede In May for the ninth consecutive
month, the National Industrial Con.
ference Board. q private research or.
sanization. reported today.
Activity declined in the United
States, 0reaS Britain, Canada, France,
Belgium and the Netherlands. Output
in italy, Germany and the Scan
dinavian countries continued high.
Latin American activity was about the
same.
The severity Of the decline in Eng
land since last October is about as
great q during the corresponding
period Of the 1s2s-lsso depression.
the report said.
The gold value Of world trade IN
70 countries, seasonally adjusted,
registered q loss Of Al per cent from
March to April, bringing the index to
40.S per cent on the 1929 average,
lowest level since November, 1885.
World prices Of leading raw ma
terials and foodstuns declined Is per
cent, bringing the combined index Of
nine internationally traded commod-
tiles to SIS per cent Of the 1928
average. During June. however, prices
Of the most important raw materials
advanced sharply.
Common stock prices on 10 leading
world exchanges recovered sharply
during the latter part Of June, reach
ing the highest point since the end Of.
February.
Evening star., 1938-07-14
' the Associated Press.

oS tQc ASSOClaIeQ TIeSS.
NEW YORK. July 14.-Leaders in
the June-July rise in the bond market
were forced back fractions to around
q point today by profit-selling. Low
yield corporate liens we're steady.
In the rail group the ebb movement
was fairly general. although few car
riers scored further gains. Southern
Pacific 4l2s of '68 and 80 were ahead
. point or so in the final hour
Losers included American Type
Founders convertibles. Santa Fe Is of
'95, Illinois Central 4s4s, Baltimore &
Ohio 41as, Studebaker 6s, MKT SIS
and Goodyear SIS.
Early trading was enlivened by
brisk upturn of 4 to points in bonds
of Hudson & Manhattan Railroad fol-
lowing announcement of the Interstate
Commerce Commissions ruling per-
mitting an increase in fares on a part
OF the company's lines. Later they
gave up small part of their gains.
United States Governments sagged
bit in the late trading. Losses
ranged from 1882 to 4-32. Polish IS
contributed action in the foreign dol
lar loan section with a rise of about 3
points on moderate dealings.