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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
HARLAN TRIAL
GOVERNMENT
WITNESS SLAIN
Another, Trade Unionist,
Kidnapped; Leaps From
Car to Escape

LONDON, KY, June 10. CUP
One government witness today lay
dead in "Bloody Harlan" and G.
men pushed investigation Of re
ports that another had been kid
naped.
Blazing guns, flashing knives
and a man who charged he had
been held prisoner in an autonno.
bile diverted attention from the
courtroom here where the govern
ment is trying "a persons and 19
coal corporations on charges OF
conspiring to prevent union Or
ganization of miners.
The two events occurred miles
away from the courthouse.
Lester Smithers, a miner who
was under subpoena by the gov.
eminent was killed in q quarrel
with two brothers five miles from
Harlan. Whether his death had
to do with this trial or
whether it merely was q brawl
uncertain as varying ac-
counts of the killing were re-
ceiyed from Harlan county OIL
Gals.
Meanwhile, John Isom, also q
miner, reported to George Titler,
field representative Of the United
Mine Workers in Harlan, that he
was kidnapped early yesterday by
three men from whom he escaped
by leaping from an automobile.
Isom, who testified earlier in
the trial that he had been intimi-
dated after he appeared before
the grand jury that returned the
indictment, told Titler he was in
a restaurant at Cumberland, KY;
when three men entered. He said
one of them remarked, Here's
one of those damn union men,"
Isom said the three men, one
of whom had a gun, ordered him
out of the restaurant and into an
automobile. He said they asked
him what his name was and ne
told them "Creech" and added
that he worked for Harry Ben
nett, a Harlan county coal opera
tor who is not on trial here.
Isom quoted the three men as
saying they would take him to
Benefits house and find out
whether he was telling the truth.
Two of them, Isom said, got out
of the car when the Bennett house
was reached. Then, according to
the story told to Titler, 1som leap
ed out of the car and escaped.
He gave Omen an accurate de-
scription of the three men and the
agents began an in
vestigation. -
Brian Mcmahon, assistant attor-
ney general in charge Of prosecu-
ton, withheld comment on the
Continued on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
MILO STRONG
MEMORIAL SET
UPBYROTARY
Will Be Years Membership
in Country Club for
Best Civic Work

As q memorial to the late Milo
w. Strong, the Hendersonville Ro-
tary club will present member
ship in the Hendersonville Golf
and Country club each year to the
member who, in the opinion Of the
directors, was most outstanding
during the year.
Mr.. Strong was an outstanding
Rotarian and was one Of the foun-
ders and first president of the
golf club and the directors Of the
Rotary club deemed it fitting to
pay tribute to his memory in this
fashion, as such an award would
be beneficial to the Golf club and
to Rotary, two things dear to Mr..
Strong during his lifetime. . ~
The award will be known as the
Milo Strong Memorial Membership
and the directors Of the Rotary
club will make the award at the
close of each Rotary year to the
member Of the club who has
achieved most in Rotary during
the year.
The first award will: be made on
next Wednesday at the Rotary
meeting. 49,. -.
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SDEAD
.LlEUTS: ives
ANDLANGHMAN
House Committee Favors
Probe Of Radio Mono
poly Charge
ROOSEVELT TO SAIL
SOUTH TO EQUATOR.

DELAVAN, Ill.,, June 10. (UP).
A giant United States army bomb
er crashed today during q thun-
derstorm killing eight uniformed
passengers and crew.
Officers at Chanute field, RAN
tout, ILL.,, said the plane apparent
ly was . Douglas bomber which
left there for Denver, Colo, short
ly before the crash.
The crash was seen by many
persons.
All agreed the ship was flying
low under low hanging storm
clouds amid rain and lightning.
They differed as to whether it
was struck by lightning or ex-
ploded in mid-air.
Some Of the charred bodies,
which were removed from the
wreckage wore unopened para
chutes. 80
Witnesses said apparently there
was no chance for the men to
jump or they were stunned by
the explosion.
The plane was enroute to Dem
yer on q routine training flight.
1t was commanded by Lieutenants
Ives and Langhan.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
ADULT EDUCATION MEET ON
TUESDAY TO BE OPEN EVENT
Civic Church Leaders Ask
ed To Be Present; Visi-
tors on Program

A special invitation is being ex-
tended to all the friends of adult
education in Henderson county to
meet in the city hall Tuesday at z
%. m. 1t is hoped that the adyis-
ory committee, pastors of the diff
ferent churches, welfare leaders,
women who are interested IN pro-
motion of health, education, NOR.
ais and spiritual development OF
those who have not had chance
will be present. IN
The out-of-town speakers VIII
be Mrs. j. M. Day of Raleigh, field
representative of adult education
for the state; Mrs. Edith J. Nor
gan. area supervisor, AsheVllle;
and Mrs. Allie C. Wilson, super
visor of Pennsylvania and Hen
derson counties.
At this meeting reports OF the
wears work will be given: TWO
adult students from Henderson.
vile will give a report on what
Adult Education Has Meant to
Their Homes and Lives"
An exhibit of work done by
adult students will be in the WIN
Jows of O'Dell & Gossett's furni-
tnre store on South Main street.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
To BANQUET
MRS. M'CLUSKY
Religious Lecturer, Writer
Will Be Here Two
Days Next Week

The City Woman's Missionary
society will sponsor a banquet
Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the
dining hall at the First Methodist
church for Mrs. Evelyn McFar-
lane McClusky, religious lecturer
and writer, announcement of
whose two-day visit to the city
next week was made Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Under the sponsorship of the
local organization, of which Mrs.
w. C. Powell is president, Mrs.
McClusky will address a rally on
Monday night at the high school
auditorium at 8 o'clock.
Widespread interest in this
event has been created and it is
stated that delegations to the raj
ly will be present from Augusta,
Ga, and a number of nearby
points.
Mrs. McClusky, who in addition
to her duties as international dl-
rector of the Miracle Book Bible
study movement, which compris-
es more than a thousand chapters
at this time, is a staff contributor
to the Sunday School Times.
1t is anticipated that a Bible
study group will be organized as
a result of her visit here. "A
charge of 35 cents per plate VIII
be made at the banquet to be ten
dered here Tuesday night.
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House Unseats N. H. Republican;
To Pay Demo For observed Time
Ousted Man Has IS Vote Majority; Voters Of Missing
Ballots Swear They Swelled Majority

WASHINGTON, June 10. luP)
The house voted PA to 1872 yes
terday to unseat Representative
Arthur B. jerks, New HAMPSHIRE
Republican, and replace him with
Alphonse Roy, Democrat, whom
jerks defeated by only 55 votes
in the 1886 election.
Roy will serve only the remain
ing days of the current SESSION
of congress. He will, howev.r, re-
ceive $4,000 for two yeas sal
airy and 5000 in mileage TO trips
to the capital-which ne dldn {
make.
By its action the house 1pheldd
it's elections committee No. 8
which investigated the eection
dispute and held that Roy was
the winner by SIS votes. Th com.
mittee rejected the theory hat "a
missing ballots in Newton, ~. H.,
should be considered as having
been cast for jerks because the
town is Republican stron' hoId.
House Majority Leade3 sam
Rayburn, D., Tex, endeq three
hours of tumultuous debae over
the issue by declaring tat 1t
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would be "a wild stretch of the
imagination" to assume that all
of the missing ballots were cast
for jerks.
Pleading his own case, jerks
said:
"All l ask of you is to weigh
the evidence which has been pre-
sented here today. / don't believe
the house wants to say to Newton
that this great congress will not
believe the people of Newton I'M
der oath"
Representative John J. O'Con-
nor, D., N. Y, referring to affi-
davits from voters whose ballots
were missing, said "they would
not have dared to say that they
voted for a Democrat, coming
from a additionally Republican
community"
Immediately after the vote,
jerks strobe to the well of the
floor and shook hands with
Speaker William B. Bankhead, D.,
Ala.
The unseating of jerks gives
the Democrats an opening wedge
into the New Hampshire Repub-
lican stronghold,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
FOUR FEC MEMBERS
TALK VOLUNTARILY

WASHINGTON, June 10. (UP).
The house rules committee today
favorably reported resolution to
create 4 special house committee
TO investigate charges Of mono
poly in the radio broadcasting in
dustry. fi - -
The action followed voluntary
testimony by four members of the
federal communications commits
sion that they held no stock in
any radio enterprise.
Two were absent and q seventh
member was about to make .
statement when the hearing was
adjourned.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
Scout Drum Corps
To Be In Ashevine
Parade June 18th
Frank Rozelle Appointed
Scoutmaster for
Troop Is

Hendersonville Boy Scout drum
corps and other Scouts who nave
uniforms will march in the Rho-
dodendron parade Wednesday
morning. Ali members Of the
drum corps are asked to see John
Stephens at the Scout center I'M
mediately, where daily rehearsals
are being held. ~
Corps sponsors request that an
who can furnish Transportation
meet at the Scout center Wednes-
day morning at 9 o'clock, as there
will be a number of boys attend
ing in addition to the drum corps,
and it is hoped that sufficient
transportation will be made avail
able.
Frank Rozelle has been ap-
pointed Scoutmaster Of troop
thirteen, which is sponsored by
the Rotary club. All members OF
the troop are requested to meet =
with him at the cabin at 1851
o'clock tonight.
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j. S. WARSHIP
OFF SPAIN AS
CRISIS CROWS
More British Warcraft En-
route to Waters Where
Shipping Attacked
FEELING RISES. MAY
CAUSE ACTS OF WAR
By UNITED PRESS

An American warship today
stood off the Mediterranean coast
as Great Britain CROPPED for
plan of action to end the lombard
ment of neutral shipping in Span
ish waters without upsetting Eu-
ropes shaky peace.
Rebel aerial bombs again were
rained on the Spanish port Denia,
hitting the French steamer, Bris-
bane for a second time and con-
tinuing the series of raids that
have damaged or sunk a halt
dozen British and French vessels.
The United States destroyer
Claxton today steamed into Denla,
Joining the British and French
warships already along the Med
iterranean coast.
Two British cruisers also are
enroute to the danger-packed
waters.
The bombardments have Great
ed one of the most contradictory
and politically dangerous phases
through which Europe has gone,
recently in the struggle to lessen
the dangers of general warfare.
British ard French destroyers
last night took up stations IN
bomb-shattered Spanish loyahst
Mediterranean seaports after ma
tionalist warplanes bombed three
merchant ships with loss of at
least two British and three French
lives.
The British destroyer Vance
was dispatched to Alicante and
French destroyer arrived at De-
MIA, AZ miles south of Valencia, as
the London and Paris govern
ments planned drastic measures
to protect their merchant shipping
from further attacks by General
issimo Francisco Francois air
fleet.
Admiralty orders to the war
ships remained secret pending a
decision on the plan of action, but
it was indicated an international
fleet" of warships and airplanes
might be stationed in the oft
bombed loyalist ports to fire on
the air raiders.
Britain and France, rejecting
further diplomatic niceties as re-
suit of Francois sharp rebuffs to
series of protests were ready to
proceed Immediately with the
ship and plane patrol plan, some
reports said. :.
Italy justified the nationalist
coastal commandments as direct
ed at means of warfare which the
Reds have been collecting With
foreign help in so-called open
cities"
The French foreign office an
nounced that Britain would be
permitted to take "any initiative"
The Paris and London govern
ments are confronted with the al
tentative of recognizing General
issimo Francisco Francois block
ade of Spanish loyalist ports or
carrying out reprisals tantamtunt
to acts of war as result of con-
Continued on page four
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
FLETCHER ADULT
SCHOOL ENDS YEAR

The Adult community ochool
Of Fletcher held the closing exer-
c;ses at the home of Mrs. German
Souther. An exhibit of the years
work was shown. The judges were
Mrs Bergin Station, Mrs. Lance
and Mrs. Ella Dempsey. Prizes
were awarded to the following
students:
Best display of handmade lin
ens-Nora Laughter.
Best embroidered bedspread and
curtains-Mrs. Emma Souther.
Tufted bedspread-Mrs- Pearl
Gosnell.
Woodwork-Cooley Laughter.
Best set of linen-Mrs. Isabel
Barnwell.
For outstanding effort in pro-
noting class work and home prof.
ects, Mesdames German Souther
and Ella Laughter were gwen
prizes.
For cooperation - Mesdames
Continued on page four)
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NCan Confesses To kidnapping Murder
PROJECTLAW EMPOWERING
PRESIDENT TO DISSOLVE ALL
ALIEN SEMI MILITARY UNITS
In Line With Administra.
ton Policy to Keep Down
Foreign Doctrine
BY GRATTAN McGROARTY
Copyright, 1898, United Press)


Copyright. 1898, United Press)
WASHINGTON, June 10. (UP)
Legislation empowering President
Roosevelt to dissolve all semi-mil-
itary organizations of avowed
fascist or communistic nature,
which admittedly are connected
with foreign governments, will be
introduced early in the next con-
gressional session, it was learned
last night.
A usually reliable official told
the United Press the legislation
would be based on findings of the
special house committee, headed
by Representative Martin Dies,
D., Tex, which will investigate
american activities and for
eign propaganda in the United
States and report to the next ses-
sion.
While high administration Off
Gals repeatedly have refused to
commit themselves to any con-
crete proposal, they were said to
have exhibited keen interest in
possible means of hating the
growth of foreign semi-military
groups, particularly those with
fascist or nazi connections.
1t was pointed out that do
mestic policy aimed at crushing
foreign propaganda in the United
States would be in keeping with
Mr.. Roosevelt's recent warning
that this nation will not permit
alien doctrines to imperil the
democratic structure of the west
ern hemisphere.
Proponents of dissolution Of
foreign propaganda groups in this
country point out that several
hundred thousand Americans be-
long to such organizations as the
German-American nazi bund, and
wear military uniforms and carry
foreign flags In their parades.
They admit constitutional as
poets of such legislation would be
the chief obstruction to enact
ment. But they contend if it can
be proved that their continued
existence were menace to the
public, such law could be enacted
under the general welfare clause
of the constitution.
1t is claimed that in the event
the United States were involved
in a European or Asiatic war,
such semi-military organizations
as now exist in America might
prove to be a potential source OF
danger because of their sympathy
for some enemy nation.
The Dies committee investiga-
ton is expected to center mainly
around New York and other mid
Atlantic states where growth Of
nazi and fascist organizations has
been most marked. However, the
committee also may inquire into
similar organizations on the Pa
cific coast.
In addition the group is expect
ed to be supplied with secret find
ings of department of justice in
vestigators in connection with the
nazi spy ring in New York. Much
of the evidence uncovered in the
case never has been made public.
The administrations concern
over foreign propaganda groups
in the United States is consider
ed evident from the recent enact.
ment of two drastic laws. One OF
them, signed only yesterday by
CONTINUED on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
ROOSEVELT MAY NOT
SPEAK IN KENTUCKY

WASHINGTON, June 10. (UP).
President Roosevelt today said he
had completed plans for q cross
country trip to San Francisco
where he will embark on q cruise
as far south as the equator.
He said he plans to leave July
7 going to Marietta, o., for cele-
bration of the founding of the
northwest territory.
Next day he will proceed to
Covington, KY, where plans for a
speaking engagement are indefi-
mite.
From Kentucky the president is
to cross into. Tennessee, then
move west by way Of st. Louis or
Memphis to Oklahoma.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
JOINT BAPTISMAL
SERVICES ARRANGED

Announcement was made today
that the Valley Hill and west
Hendersonville Baptist churches
will hold baptismal services at the
Singletary pond, on Mt. Echo'
Laurel Park, on Sunday afternoon
June IL, at 8 o'clock.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
MRS. ANNIE OAKMAN
SAID NOT IMPROVING

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P. Sims today
were advised that there was no
Improvement in the condition of
their daughter, Mrs. Annie Mae
Oakman, who is suffering from a
critical illness from pneumonia in
Black hospital, Spartanburg, S.
c., and it was feared that she was
gradually losing ground.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
VOTE DIVIDEND.
1870 Investors Will Benefit
by Federal Savings and
Loan Action

A semi-annual dividend of four
per cent on investment and saw
ings shares will be paid July 1
by the First Federal Savings and
Loan association.
In voting the dividend last
night, directors pointed out that
this will be the fourth consecutive
four per cent dividend to be de-
clared, and that approximately
100 investors will benefit. Depos-
its in the savings are insured up
to $4,000 for each account.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-06-10
MRS. M. M. REDEEM IS
REPORTED IMPROVING

The condition Of Mrs. M. II.
Redden, was reported as better ct
Patton Memorial hospital this aft
ernoon. Mrs. Redden has been
seriously III for. some time,
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made a full confession to
kidnapping and killing of
ear-old Jimmy Cash.
lower added that Mccall
he had not intended to
rder the boy.
3IAMI. Fla, June 10. (UP)-
Attorney George A. Wor-
today announced he will try
hkGn Pierce Mccall. 21-year-
farm hand who confessed to
Icting the $4,000 ransom in
snstch-Slaying of little Jimmy
for the kidnapping and muir
if a special grand jury re-
Is a true bill.
Though Morley declined to
blify his statement, the indlca-
was he considered the kid
Ing of the blue-eyed young
and his murder 4 one-man
lead Oman J. Edgar Hoover.
been carefully pointing out,
lever, that the Federal Bureau
Investigation does not consider
case completely solved with
Calls arrest.
lcCall, son of a minister, high
Dol football star and reader of
be stories, was the only priS-
held in the kidnapping and
der Of the Cash child today
be force of 81 Omen began
drawing from the case, sig
fng that most of their work
done.
Witnesses, including McCalps
and mother-in-law, were
STONED at the Federal Bureau
Investigation headquarters on
18th floor of the Biscayne
Eding during the night, and
b released.
Mccall was held temporarily in
FBl offices but was expected
be moved momentarily to the
lnty Jail, a block away, on the
b floor of the skyscraper court
lSe.
Mccall confessed, according to
Edgar Hoover, head of the FBl,
Z ne had written the three ram
, notes to ]. B. Cash, the MUIR
ed boys father, that he had
lected the $4,000 ransom and
I ne had hidden it where G.
n found it, near the body in a
lgroye swamp early yesterday.
so far as could be learned he
! denied the actual kidnapping
murder.
toOyer would only say that Nc
is "kidnaper." He implied
ne did not know YET whether
Gail was the only one involved.
however, in groups of two and
ee, Omen were drifting out of
iml with Suitcasss, evidently
'llg the city. There had been
Continued on page four)
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GOOD AFTERNOON

Classroom recitation Of the f..
turs: "Ths equator il . Mssinot
line extending around the earth"
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kCALL, SAYS
[A.ATTORNEY
/ Men Are Withdrawing
From Florida After
Break in Case
Is MAN JOB, NOW
| INDICATED, BELIEF
BULLETIN

MIAMI, Fla, June TO-
P)-J. Edgar Hoover of
FBI today announced
\ franklin Pierce Mccall,
made a full confession to
! kidnapping and killing of
harold Jimmy Cash.
IOoyer added that Mccall
y he had not intended to
Fder the boy.
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WEATHER

Iv with scattered thunder
Cl0u1t tonight or Saturday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29

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for the prevention OF much In
sanity. for the benefit of lower In
surance premiums, for the proven
ton OF infantile blindness. for the
prevention OF much heart disease,
and for the prevention OF much
marital unhappiness. II Is essential
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latest development in the cure OF
syphilis and gonorrhea.
How may this be done? Howard
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Is giving three months course In
yenereal Disease Control under the
direct auspices OF the United States
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
Crowth And Menace OF
Venereal Disease Traced

DDS OF dispensary organization, and
the various ways Of handling prob
lens In rural districts can be
studied. There will also be oppor-
tunities to hear men connected
with the United States Public
Health Service or with some OF
the great universities. men whose
names are by-words whenever the
term syphilis is mentioned.
One may become fitted not only
TO be a better practicing physician,
but to enter the services OF the
state, and TO aid in checking dis
eases which are costing us all so
much In money health. time. and
happiness. Your state health Of
ficer has been notified by Surgeon
General Parrah. United States
Public Health Service. as to the
details OF this course and how pro-
spective candidates may register.
In addition. in many states, there
are available social security funds
to pay small stipend 10 worthy
physicians. II your state health Of
ficer has overlooked this matter.
information may be secured from
Dr. Numa p. C. Adams. Dean of
the College OF Medicine OF Howard
University. Washington. ID. C. Ex-
penses for this course consist of
only a small incidental fee. The
Third Session of this course be-
gins March 1, 1898