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The Lexington advertiser., 1938-06-23
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Methodist Missionary Society.


Methodist Missionary Society.
The Woman's Missionary Society met
at the Methodist church Monday after
noon with ten members present. The de-
votional was given by Mrs. Cross with
scripture taken from Matthew. Educa-
tion in Japan was the topic discussed.
Mrs. Roche told of Kindergatens; Mrs.
Sullinger, Bible Women; Mrs. E. A.
Brock, Palmore Womans English Insti-
tute; Mrs. B. w. Cresswell, Lambuth
Training School for Christian Work
ers; Mrs. w. E. McCreary, Hiroshima
College for Women; Miss Annie Cross,
Night Schools; Mrs. j. E. Hagin, So
cial Evangelism.
An executive meeting was held and re-
ports made out. Plans were discussed
for birthday party for the young wo-
men Of the church. The meeting closed
with prayer by Mrs. Hagin.
Baptist w. NJ. S.
The Baptist Womans Missionary So
ciety gave Missionary program at the
church on Monday afternoon, using Bra
zil as the topic. Mrs. w. G. Brock con-
Quoted the devotional service and asked
each woman present to quote Bible
verse. For the program on Brazil, facts
and figures were given on the miracle
growth and expansion and large results
from the service of our missionaries in
this country for fifty years. Mrs. G.
D. Thornton led in a definite Mission
AIRY prayer.
The bridge club enjoyed a delight
full afternoon with Mrs. C. ]. Steen We'd
nesday. Mrs. Stems living room was
attractively decorated with beautiful
nasturtiums and gladioli. Mrs. A. l.
Campbell, high score winner for the af-
ternoon, received guest towels. Mrs.
w. T. Hand received lovely white
linen handkerchief as consolation prize.
The hostess served delicious ice cream
and cake.
The West baseball players Joined Val
den for the first game of the season. A
good game was played with Walden win
ming by a score of III.
Rev. E. C. Driskell filled his regular
appointments at the Methodist church
Sunday morning and evening. He was
uiuHCI k0CSt lu tuc uOIHc VI ana
Mrs. J. R. Melton.
Mr.. Walter M. Brock motored to Jack
son Wednesday to be with Mrs. Brock
who is in the hospital. We are glad to
report that Mrs. Brock is getting along
nicely.
Noted among those who have regis
tered for reservation on the "Know Mis-
sissippi Better Train" are Mrs. H. A.
Moore and Mrs. w. E. McCerary of
West. This tour, beginning July l6, is
the fourteenth annual tour which will
be made in special train Of thirteen
cars including an exhibit car showing
the agricultural, Industrial, and educa-
tional advantages of the state. Much Of
western Canada and the southern tip
of Canada will be visited by the 1876
Mississippians, who will make the two
weeks trip.
Mr.. WIN. Brock and children, walter.
jr., and Billy, spent the week end in
Jackson with Mrs. Brock.
Mrs. Herman johnson Of Walden was
q visitor in West Wednesday.
The large number Of ladies present
at the paint demonstration at Hands
Store indicated their interest in homo
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-06-23

c. H. "Jiggs" johnson was here from
Tchula Monday. q
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-06-23

be out again after several days Of ILL
ness.
Mr.. and MRS. H. Winborn left Tues
day for Texas and points in Mexico.
Miss Elizabeth Browning, H. J. c. stu
dent, spent last week end with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Browning.
Miss Annie Cross and Mrs. J. E. Hagin
spent Thursday in thet home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. F. Montgomery.
Mrs. c. M. Tate and Mrs. Max Arnold
were business visitors in Winona Mon
Mr.. and Mrs. R. N. Melton of Memphis
spent the week end in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. r. Melton.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-06-23

Job plant for quick service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
BIC FAMILIES
 RARE ON COAST

BERKELEY, Cal, April 23.-Like the urban dwellers, the large farm family in the white race is begin ming to vanish in California, an ex- haustive survey by Prof. George M. Peterson of the University of Cal ifornia, reveals.
 The average white farm family is now 365 individuals, whereas the Japanese average is 5.3 and the Negro 438.
 However, in California the per centage of whites in rural popula- ton is TAT, Japanese 5.8 and Neg roes or
 Checking values of farms, Prof. essor Peterson disclosed 41.6 percent of all farms in the state produce products worth less than $1 800 gross value and represent only percent of the total value of all products sold, traded or home consumed.
 At the other end of the scale, 23 percent of the farms, with gross value over $30,000 each, had 26.5 percent of the total value produced on all farms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
FEARFUL BLAST CLAIMS TWENTY
 LIVES IN MINE
Death Toll in Virginia Coal Workings Disaster
 May Reach Al

GRUNDY, Va, April B. = The bodies of 20 men, all whites, victims of a terrific explosion in the Keen Mountain Mine of the Red Jacket Coal Company, have been recovered.
 Rescue crews worked frantically throughout the night. The death list might reach fl, according to of- ficials at the scene.
 Three workers outside the mine were killed as flames spurted 200 feet from the mine entrance.
 The force of the blast threw an eight ton motor and large building down the mountainside.
 It is believed the explosion was caused by dust, just after four mine cars, carrying the night shift, en- tered the workings.
 Fallen salt, coal and rock hamp- cred rescue of bodies believed in the debris. Most corpses brought from the mine are difficult to recog- nize, being badly shattered in the blast and resultant cave-in
 Three badly injured witnesses said. Tt looked like the whole top of the mountain was blown off. '
 The Red Jacket operations are the largest in the country, and were only opened last year, and had new est and most modern of equipment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
HEARING AT FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 23.-The AFL Cannery Workers Union began show ing today before the National Labor Relations Board hear ing to determine the collective bargaining agency for 5000 who fish out of here with the salmon fleet.
 Benito Falcon, Filipino Sec retary of the Union, said the organization has 1,026 mem-- bers and 600 pledges.
 Yesterday the CIO an- nounced the same number on the list of their union.
 The list of the AFL mem- bers has been introduced but will be checked for authen- ticity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
Stdte Department Has Clear
 Concept of Foreign Policy;
 Summary in Fourteen Points
Bu PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, April 23.--Re- gardless of whether the foreign pol icy of the government is clear to Senator Johnson and Borah, who questioned it, the State Department officially stands by summary made by Secretary of State Hull last July 16.
 The summary comes in IA points. Here they are, Jumped together wherever it requires several sen tences to cover one point. Just to help explain how the country is proceeding under each phase we are attaching sample instances here and there.
 l. This country constantly and consistently advocates maintenance of peace (That always has been so)
 2. We advocate national and in- ternational self-restraint. tUndoubt- edly every nation would publicly subscribe to that)
 3. We advocate abstinence by all nations from use of force in pur- suit of policy and from interference in the internal affairs of other na- tions. CThe Kellogg outlawry-of- war treaty the Pan-Americah non- intervention treaty, the condemna- tion of Japanese invasion of China, likewise the Italian invasion of Eth iopia)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
SING JAP WAR CROWS INTENSE
 OVER BIG AREA
Japanese Rush 200, ,000 Men to Front Before
 City of Taierchwang
60,OO0 CHINESE
 KILLED, YANGTZE
Kai Shek's S Forces Claiming Dominating Hand in
 Shansi Province

SHANGHAI, April 23.-The Chin ese 26th Army today bore the brunt of furious fighting between Taier- chwang and Yihsien as the Japan ese forces, augmented by reinforce ments of 100000 men, made fierce thrust toward the bitterly contested cities.
 The Chinese launched equally as fierce counter attacks eastward of the Vi River sector and nine di- visions of Nippon troops were rushed into the vulnerable breach.
 It is estimated that 60,000 Chin csc have been killed in the Yangtze area but Chinese commanders claimed that Japan's grip in Shansi Province has been weakened by re- peated guerilla attacks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
TREATY SANCTITY

A. We advocate adjustment of problems in international relations by processes of peaceful negotia- tion and agreement. tHague and American arbitration treaties, Kellogg Pact)
 5-6-7-8. We advocate faithful ob- servance of international agree ments. Upholding the principle of the sanctity of treaties, we believe in modification of provisions of treaties, when need thereof arises, by orderly processes carried out in spirit of mutual helpfulness and accommodation. We believe in res pect by all nations for the rights of others and performance by all nations of established obligations. (No nation will disclaim those high, moral purposes, and as matter of fact this country has tentatively agreed to revision of the Panama Canal treaty.
 9-10-11 We advocate steps to- ward promotion of economic se- curity and stability the world over. We advocate lowering or removing of excI;sive barriers in international trade. We seek effective equality of commercial opportunity and we urge upon all nations application of the principle of equality of treat ment. Reciprocal trade treaties,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
DOCTOR CLAIMS ANTARCTICA IS
 AMERICAN SOIL
Eminent Scientist Says New England Skipper Was
 Discoverer

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 23.-- The entire Antarctic Continent was claimed for the United States by right of discovery in the report ot the American Philosophical Society, by Dr. William A. Hobbs.
 Dr. Hobbs said a New England skipper, Nathaniel Brown Palmer, first discovered Antarctica in 1920, but the British deliberately sup pressed his maps and in 1922, is sued other maps.
 Hobbs said the later maps were issued by the British to attempt to show British priority rights
 Dr. Hobbs said his research in British Admiralty records prove Americas priority rights He pre- dicted that Antarctica might be- come useful as a trans-polar air base, and hinted also, that minerals there, might prove valuable.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
DENY CHARGES

SEATTLE, April 23.-Of- ficials of the Cannery Work CTS this afternoon denied the AFL union charges that the workers are Obstructing col lective bargaining election in the salmon industry.
 The workers officials said the AFL cannery unions are demanding an election at a time when one-third of the industry's workers are out of the city and cannot vote. Sug- gestion is made that an cleo tion be held next fall after the fishing season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
Peace Movement NOlU ssIn
 Business to Keep United
 States Out Of Any Conflict
By SIGRID ARNE AP Feature Service Writer

All Fed1uTf CtTViCG . WASHINGTON, April 23.-Peace has jumped into the "big business category More than $2000,000 will be spent this year to persuade Americans that the rattling of sabers in Europe and the Orient should find no echo here. Millions of people have bought common stock in the enterprise.
 Peace societies have snapped their programs into businesslike patterns. Here's an example: a re- port from one paid worker for the National Council for the Preven- ton of War (and the Council has 50 such):
 He took a 15-day speaking tour, travelled 1884 miles, spoke at 25 meetings, and talked to 51,795 peo- pie. He even reduced the report to the expense of per individual reached" It was $003-three mills.
 It's difficult to estimate how many people have signed peace pledges, joined peace groups, paid dues or just given donations. But recent survey of peace groups shows:
 Clearing Houses
 There are three huge federations that serve as clearing houses for their affiliates.
 1. The National Peace Confer ence, which is just starting a cam paign to back up Secretary of State HulPs trade treaties, has 39 socie- Continued on Page Five)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
Meyers Loses
 Attempt to Get
 Special Session
Court Holds Lieutenant Governor Has No Author
 ity to Call Legislature

OLYMPIA, Wash, April 23.-The State Supreme Court has rejected the plea of Lieut.. Gov. Victor A. Meyers for a special session of the state Legislature which he had called by Gov. Clarence D. Martin was out of the State.
 The court held that the Secretary of State need not attest the pro- clamatio for the special session which Meyers had presented. The decision held that Governor Martin is the duly elected and qualified Governor" and Martin, who had flown back from a trip to Washing ton, DC, opposed the session.
 In Seattle, Meyers said:
 Well, I expected that. guess everybody did, but I did everything could to issue the call and went about 1t in an orderly manner
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
CONFESSES TO
 KILLING Z OF
 HER BROTHERS
Girl Admits Placing Rat Poison in Food Serv-
 ed to Kin

NEW YORK, April 3.--Elizabeth Wagner, 9, factory worker, has confessed to Assistant District Att torney Edmund Rowan that she killed her brothers, Henry 21, and Charles IA. by feeding them rat poison in food.
 The girl related she was angry with Henry after a quarrel but is unable to explain the killing of Charles.
 A murder charge has been placed against the girl.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
GAMBLING TAX
 PLAN PROPOSED

OLYMPIA. Wash, April g. = Gambling in virtually all forms would be permitted, controlled and taxed under an initiative filed with Secretary of State Belle Reeves.
 F. w. Franck, president of the Taxpayers Gambling Control As sociation, which sponsors the pro- posed law, said revenues would go to old-age pensions, unemployment relief, and to the cities and coun- ties on a 25-25-35-15 percentage basis, respectively
 He estimated the measure, if pass ed, would bring in eight to thirteen million dollars annually after the first year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
Eight Pilots Land Plane

BEDDING, Cal, April 23.-Too many cooks didn't spoil the broth when a big transport plane snapped a high tension wire and struck a tree here.
 There were eight pilots aboard making a Administration flight" over this territory. H. c. Miller, in charge, took over the controls and brought the plane down safely.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
PACKERS FACE JURISDICTION
 TROUBLE NOW
Charges Are Made of Elec- ton Postponement Re-
 garding Bargain Agency
MUST BE SETTLED
 BY NEXT THURSDAY
Industry Can't Operate Un- less Agreement Reached
 Says Spokesman

SEATTLE, April 23.-Jur- isdictional dispute between two AFL and one CIO Can nery Workers Union threat ened again to tie up the Alas ka fishing industry.
 Representatives of two AFL unions charged the CIO Cannery Workers Farm La- borers Union, Local z, with at tempting to postpone the cleo tion to determine the bargain ing agency of all the indus try's cannery workers.
 They also charged the CIO union with trying to coerce AFL workers by having them obtain working permits through the CIO union, pend- ing consent of the election as to bargaining agency.
 Arthur I. Ellsworth, canned salmon industry spokesman said, "It looks like the indus try might be forced to tieup if the dispute is not settled. The election must be held by April 28 or the industry cannot op- crate during the coming sea- son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
SCREEN STARS
 HOME IS ROBBED

LOS ANGELES, Cal, April B. The police announce that screen comedienne Carole Lombard's home had been footed by burglars and robbed of s25,OO0 in jewelry.
 The thieves also broke into the home of wealthy c. Harry Cur land, and stole $1S.oOO in jewelry and furs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
Village Under Water

MILWAUKEE, Wis,,-Max Nohl. Milwaukee diver, found huge stone structure 36 feet beneath the sur- face of Lake Mills, Wis. Scientists believe this is part of a flooded In- dian village of a type heretofore unknown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
BASEBALL TODAY

The following are scores of Maj pr League games played this after noon:
 NATIONAL LEAGUE New York 8; Brooklyn 5. Philadelphia 1; Boston 3. Cincinnati 2; Pittsburgh 6. St Louis 0; Chicago 4.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington T; New Work 4. Boston 10; Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 6; Detroit 3. Chicago 4 St. Louis 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
NEW YORKER SENDS BOMBS
 ON JAPANESE
Melvin Gibson Being Cues toned by Nippon Ofic-
 CTS Tn Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, April 23.-Melvin Gibson, 27, of New York, is held for further questioning. Officers said he confessed to bombing" Japanese troops while a member of the China Foreign Flying Legion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
TRAPPED-KILLED

PERPIGNAN, France, April 23.- Two Insurgent battalions, trapped in a central Pyrenees pass were re- ported wiped out by handful of Government machine gunners.
 Government dispatches said 30 gunners attacked the two Insurgeno battalions occupying the Aran Val ley and moved them down in 3 mountain walled ravine.
 It is said 1000 Insurgent soldiers were killed, wounded, or dispersed as the Loyalist gunners crept to ma chine gun positions on all sides of the Insurgent forces, commanding all avenues of escape and advance with a deadly rain of bullets in vici- ous cross fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23
LOYALISTS MAKE FRESH ADVANCES IN NEW ATTACKS
General Miajas Counters in Wide Offensive to
 Regain Big Area
2,000 INVADERS
 WIPED OUT IN TRAP
80 Government Machine Guns Mow Francos
 Men Down Tn Pass

HENDAYE. Franco-Spanish Bor- der. April 23.-General Jose MiaJas' reinforced Loyalist army today counter-at ttacked the entire coastal front from Albocacer to Alcala De Chivert.
 General Miajas claimed important gains were made in hand to hand fighting at Albocacer.
 It was reported that losses were heavy on both sides. Miaja seeks to regain an area of 390 square miles lost last week north of Valencia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-23

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Evening star., 1938-06-23
Business Clubs to Meet Here.

The 1889 national convention Of
American Business Clubs will be held
here. it was reported yesterday by the
Associated Press. Clark Keane is
president Of the local club Other
officers are Paul Anderson, vice presi-
dent, Richard Walsh, secretary; Ralph
Tunis, corresponding secretary. and
Joseph Monaghan. district governor
Evening star., 1938-06-23
STUDENTS TALKS
FEATURE PROGRAM
Webster Americanization School
Graduates 26-Miss Alton
Presents Diplomas.

EYtemporaneous talks by the 26
graduates Of the Webster Americani-
gAtion School featured graduation
exercises there yesterday afternoon.
with Miss Maude E. Alton, principal,
presenting the diplomas
The students also gave demonstra-
tions of group choral reading under
the leadership of Emilio Glare, mem
Der Of the advanced English class,
taught by Miss Helen c, Herman
Vasa -
s. H. Hanessian. vice president of
the Anericanization School Associa-
ton, spoke briefly.
The graduates, all of whom will
enter Central High School. follow:
Bisnon. Louis Glider, Elizabeth
Bobrow. Meyer Garzon. Maria l..
Calomeris. John Hauser. Gisela
Hing, See H. Levine. Minnie
Sins, Tome G.. Mirones, jorge
Sash. Joseph Michinic. Eta
zancan. Mario Plotnik. Ida
Aaron. Ersilia N. Ricucci. Lucretia
Bobrow, Gittel Sanderson. ELY
Bernstein, Bessie Weber, Mathilde
Cohen, Helen Ratzner.. Leon
DAmato, Mary Sandowsky. Bssia
Frarkel, Lena Smallwood, Bessie
Evening star., 1938-06-23
MINER TEACHERS
GRADUATION HELD
Address Is Given by Dean Of
Women at University
of Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Mary A. McNeill. member Of
the Board Of Education retiring July
after IL years continuous service,
today conferred bachelor of science
degrees on IS students Of Miner
Teachers College in ceremonies at the
Armstrong High School.
The address to the graduates was
delivered by DR.. Phyrsa W. Amos. dean
of women at the University Of Pitts
burgh, and Supt. Frank W. Ballou
extended greetings to the class
Candidates for degrees were pre-
eented by DR.. Garnet c. Wilkinson
first assistant superintendent OF schools
in charge of divisions 1913. Music
was by the college glee club
Grace Hunter of the intermediate
group received her degree summa cum
laude, while Betty Francis and Bernice
6lnns. both of the kindergarten
primary group, took their magma cum
laude. Thelma johnson of the junior
high school group and Marian Pinkard
of the kindergarten group took degrees
cum laude
Evening star., 1938-06-23

Graduates are:
Adams, Solomon D
Baker. Catherine NJ.
Bearheld. Bishop N.
Beverly, Cleopatra
Blackburn, Haidee
Bonds, Geraldine
Bonds, Robert r.
Boyd, William c.
Braden, Evelyn S.
Brown. Manuel NJ.
Brown, Mary F.
Bundy, Doris A.
Carrin gton. Evelyn
Carter, Odessa U.
Chavis, Dorothy F.
Cherry Virginia NJ.
Chole. Susie K.
Coleman. Doris E.
Coleman, Jessie l..
Cooke, Helen A.
Copeland, Cornella
Cox, Thelma D.
Curtis, Frances A.
Curtis, William D.
Davis. Alice NJ.
Dent. Jean M, z.
Dunlap, Lee A.
Ellis, James c.
Ford, Camille G..
Fowler, Anna V.
Francis Betty A.
Franklin, Georse "
Cant Mary Louise
Green, Nellie V.
Grllase, Arneta F.
Hall, Flora Lee
Henley. Resyln w,
Henley, BENJAMIN J.
Honesty, Louise Q.
Houston. Thelnla c
FuEhes. Juliette G.
Hunter, Grace c.
Evening star., 1938-06-23

Jackson. Clarissa D.
Jackson. Melvin r.
Jisgetts, Hazel J.
johnson. Thelma H.
Kelley Mary A.
kerrick. Malorle I.
Lee. Thelms B.
Lee. Edythe NJ.
Lewis. Harry w.
Love Virginia r.
Martin, Gladys NJ.
Martin, Kermit
Mathews. Ruth p.
McLaln Edna W.
Nee. Homer c.
Mitchell, Virginia I.
Morse, Martin A.
Murray. Lille A
Newman. Elease E.
Pinkard. Marian B.
Powell, Edith NJ. J.
Premdas. Hilton z.
Raymond, Albert NJ.
Reid. Rosalie B.
Savoy. Clara E.
Savoy. Rhoda w.
Scott, Annls NJ.
Slmms, Bernice E.
Singleton. Louise A.
Skinner. Dorothy V.
Slade. Dorothy L.
Smith. Mdthllde NJ.
Stafford. Thelma L.
Staples. Evelyn P.
Talley. John F.
Tanc!l. Ssllie E.
Tatum, Sarah p.
TAYLOR. Mary r.
Thomas NJ. E.
Tillett. Jennie B.
Turner Alameda c.
WASHINGTON L, z.
Wormley. Anna e.
Evening star., 1938-06-23

1t takes a real coffee to hold
its flavor under the extreme
ch anges In temperature
necessary in making iced
coffee. First hot, then cold.
SANICO'S heavy body
stands up.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Spy Witness Tells
Long Range Nazi
Plans in Sudefen

NEW YORK. Oct. 20. oUP)-The
trial Of three suspected Nazi spies
revealed toaay that months ago
Nazis here and in Europe were
calling Czechoslovakia cur next
objective.
Guenther Rumrich, a confessed
spy turning government evidence,
identified a letter from his brother
Hansjord, a Nazi SPY in Prague, in
which a reference to the next OBJ
Jective" was made The letter was
written last winter
Rumrch was still under direct
examination today, his fourth day
on the stand. His account of the
espionage. directed, the government
charges, by The German war office
and naval intelligence, said that
NaZi agents were bold enough to
rifle the mails aboard German lin
ers in their ques, for United States
military secrets, and stupid enough
to send TO Germany a weekly
weather report Of the department.
CT commerce because they had been
told to send anything with an Off
cial stamp on 1t"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Anti-Picketing
Opposition Voted

FRESNO, Cal. Oct. 20. UP)-
Asserting it would work to the det-
riment OF employer employe rela-
tions by encouraging labor strife,
the Fresno County Citizens Secur-
ity Council today urged defeat of
Proposition No. l on the November
general election ballot.
A resolution adopted by the coun-
Gil said the anti-picketing initia-
tive would, if adopted, cause more
strikes. antagonism and violence
than California has seen in the
past 20 years"
w. T. O'Rear. council chairman,
said sponsors of the resolution in
Guided Hugh NJ. Burns. 36th dis
trict assemblyman and Congress-
man B. w. Gearhart of Fresno.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Skull And Bones
Count Accidents

WASHINGTON. Oct 20. CUP)-
Tie black flag with white skull and
crosSbones floated over the District
OF Columbia building today. indi-
eating mat another person had lost
rs life in a traffic accident.
The commissioners adopted the
insignia OF the old pirate ships in
an effort to remind citizens OF the
increasing death toll from accidents.
When there are no fatal accidents
in a 24-hour period the white flag
OF safety will replace the black flag
of death.