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Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
Roosevelt Calls
Up Moral Embargo
AGAINST Russians
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displeasure at the statements OF
Soviet Foreign Commissar v. M
Molotov in response to Mr.. Roose-
velts appeal that Finland and Rus
sia refrain from bombarding civil
ianS in open cities.
Molotov's answer was blunt, and
TasS, official Soviet news agency
quoted him as regarding Mr.. Roose-
velts appeal as "pointless."
IT don't see that that constitutes
an answer" Early said "You might
ask the dead and injured and the
widows and orphans how pointless
it is or has been-I mean the dead
civilians"
The conference with Hull was
Mr.. Roosevelt's only scheduled ap-
pointment as the executive cam
celed trip to Philadelphia to see
the Army-Navy football game be-
cause of inclement weather and
the pressure of official business.
The moral embargo" on war
planes sales to Russia already has
been imposed through undisclosed
restrictions of the joint army-navy
munitions board, it was understood
on reliable authority.
A similar moral embargo" was
invoked against Japan about year
ago through state department ac-
ton. Early called attention to that
today in discussing Mr.. Roosevelt's
new statement.
Mr.. Roosevelt yesterday bitterly
condemned the Soviet for "wanton
disregard of law" and their exten-
sion of the trend to force which
Mr.. Roosevelt said, makes insecure
the independent existence of small
nations in every continent and
jeopardizes the rights of mankind
to self-government."
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
Wife browns So
Husband Can Save
Self from Death
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'Soiielllutu liOlIl rag -
he tried to hoist her into it, it
overturned, imprisoning her be-
meath. Stanton dived under the
skiff and released her. Then they
tried unsuccessfully to remove Mrs.
Stanton's water soaked fur coat
Near exhaustion, they could hear
the cries of rescue party on the
beach,
Then she told me I couldn't
save her, and for me to save my
self" Stanton said later. "She
threw her arms around me. kissed
me, and then we both went down.
She was calm through it all. I
lost her for while, but found her
again and held for up until help
arrived. But she was dead"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
Russian Warship
Sent to Botfon,:
City Recaptured
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announcing that Sweden was call
ing up more men to the colorS and
was suspending all army leaves.
The Firms said that they evacu-
ated the border villages of Jappinen
Hartonen, RaaSumi, Sirkia and Saar-
Omen in accordance with previously
prepared defense plans.
An air raid alarm sounded at the
Lahti radio station today but the
results were not known.
the American legation is prepar-
ing to evacuate from 40 to SO Am
erican women to Stockholm by way
of Abo (TurkW, tomorrow. Abo IS
a port on the southwestern tip OF
Finland.
Some of those to be evacuated
are wives of members of the lega-
ton staff, some are tourists and
others have been permanent resi-
dents of Helsinki.
Two Soviet planes attack Torneaa
in northern Finland early today
attempting to destroy railroad tracks
but they were driven off by Finnish
anti-aircraft fire.
The strategic island of Hanko
iHango) off the southwestern tip
Of Finland, which has been subject
ed to intensive aerial and naval
5ombaldment since the start OF
the war, was bombed again.
It was understood that the Rus
slams would refrain from bombing
Helsinki today and tomorrow fol-
lowing German representations at
Moscow asking for time to enable
the German colony to flee.
A German steamer was lying OFF
Eelsirki and it was understood that
others were en- route to embark
Germans. Members of the Swedish
colony were scheduled to leave for
Sweden tomorrow.
There was a five minute air
alarm beginning at 800 am. (2:20
am. EST when street traffic halted
and people sought refuge in cell
lars. No Soviet planes, however,
we're sighted from the center OF
the city and no bonf5s dropped.
The capital has been quiet since
the air raid alarm this morning
Banks and most shops were open
md traffic appeared to be normal
No afternoon newspapers were pub
lished, however.
1t was announced that Soviet
oilots captured after their planes
had been shot down by Finnish
anti-aircraft guns had expressed
great surprise" over the strength
Of the Finnish defense. The Firms
quoted Russian pilots as saying that
before they left their airdromes
their officers had told them that
they could bomb any place in Fin
land without danger since the Firms
had no anti-aircraft guns.
Yesterdays bombings had killed
an estimated 200 throughout Fin
and, 20 of them in the workers
quarters of Helsinki alone, and had
done extensive damage. But at
the end of the days fighting, il
was announced officially that 1,20C
Russians had been taken prisoners
n Karelia; that probably l8 Russian
0lanes had been shot down without
the loss of a single Finnish plane;
that nine more Soviet tanks had
been captured or destroyed for a
total of 10 in two days; and that two
whole companies of Russian in
fantry, estimated at 800 men, hao
been annihilated north of Lake
Ladoga.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03

town of Salmijaervi late last night
and had been ordered to blow up
the nickle plants of the region ane
destroy everything else, before re-
treating. A few civilians remained
behind to help kill cattle that
could not be moved through the
gorge to Svanvik.
The Firms had adopted the Chi
nese "scorched earth" policy to the
fullest extent.
the troops were using only rifles
and machine guns. Artillery could
not be transported through the
mountainous country. The Russians
were said to be poorly equipped.
Blazing Finnish homes could be
seen from the frontier. The people
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TAX LAW REPEALED

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2. CUP)-Mex-
ico's expectation of capital tax law,
requiring payment to the govern
ment of four per cent of all money
sent out of Mexico, has been re-
pealed, j. S. Alessio, manager of the
Tijuana Banco Del Pacifico, said
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
Rambling Reporter

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mite envious.
Jasper was observed Saturday on
a street corner showing off his
game leg to several admiring
friendsl
Wonder how much he charges for
admission?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
WHAT CAUSES EplLEpSY2
Is There A CURE7

A booklet containing the opinions or
famous doctors on this interesting sub
ject will be sent FREE. while they last,
to any reader writing to the Educational
Division. 535 Fifth k-'nue. New York,
N. ". Dept. D-l160
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
LORJN WRIGHT DIES

DAYTON, O.. Dec. 2. CUP)-Lorin
Wright. n. brother of Orville Wright
died at his home here last night
after a lone illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-03
C'eSt La Guerre-

C'est La Guerre-
You don't have to go to Finland
70 be "under fire"
Mrs. holland Smith is reported
considering a suit of chain mail to
cover her new automobile after she
found stray rifle shot had drilled
through the sedans windows while
it was parked at the courthouse.
Worst of it was that Mrs. Smith
has been particularly careful about
the car, kept it in the garage in
rainy weather and so on. Then
the minute she turns her back some
one takes a pot shot!
Must Have Hid
Anne Davis almost sprained an
ankle getting to the telephone to
call Warren Currier, when she found
Stanford had sunk Dartmouth IA
to 3!
1t was Anne's colleges only VIC
tory of the season and she wanted
to rub it in on Dartmouth Man
Currier Alas, the latter was week.
ending with Harold Lloyd.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
Fleet Visit
At Norfolk
April 1928

Announcement of the visit of the
United States Atlantic fleet to Hamp
ton Roads the weekend of April
1928 has aroused considerable in
terest here and a number of local
people are expected to make trips
to Norfolk and Portsmouth to view
the great naval spectacle. The Sea-
board Air Line railroad has an
ncunced it will operate special
train for the event, at low rates of
$3.50 for the round trip
It is announced as the greatest
fleet ever assembled in Atlantic
waters The great armada is to an
Choir within the Virginia capes, with
1902 officers and 1851 enlisted
men. In the fleet will be ten bat
tleships, four AGrplane carriers, 10
cruisers, 46 destroyers, Is auxiliaries
and five patrol squadrons and sc
planes. Ia,
On Saturday land Sunday public
inspections will be permitted at the
Norfolk naval base, at the Ports
mouth navy yard and aboard the
hips at anchor in the deep waters
Of Hampton Roads. Practically
every type Ol. AIllSIICdIl WdISIllp
will be on display, it is said, includ-
ing the largest battleships, cruisers,
destroyers, submarines, mine-layers,
mine sWeepers and auxiliary vessels.
A great spectacle is promised in
the illumination Of the fleet at night
with myriads of multi colored sig
nal lights and scores of powerful
carchlights throwing their scintil-
ating beams into the sky and upon
he broad waters Of one of the
worlds greatest harbors.
The cities of Norfolk and Ports
mouth will be decorated and the
streets will swarm with the men in
Navy blue, and civilians within
reach of the coast who have come
to participate in the celebrations
Theatres are to have special feature
attractions.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
OFFICERS HOLDING
CARGO OF LIQUOR
ABC Officer Champion Has
Warrant for Clyde Davis,
High Point Man

ABC Officer J. c. Champion is
holding a huge truck load of liquor,
estimated between 300 and 4oo
cases of various brands, and has a
warrant for Clyde Davis, Route /,
High Point, in whose name the truck
was registered, charging illegal trans
portation of whisky in Vance county.
The truck was halted yesterday
afternoon on North Garnet street at
a State Highway Patrol weighing
station, and found to be loaded be-
yond its license.
Officer Champion said the truck
carried 10 bill of lading and was
not bonded.
After the highway officers halted
the truck, ordering it parked along
side the street, the driver of the We
hicle quietly slipped away before
officers ascertained its cargo. w. T.
Lands, one of the officers at the
weighing station, stated the man de-
clared to him that he carried load
Of Standard Oil products.
The highway group was not so
concerned with his cargo, but with
his license and weight of cargo, SO
they did not investigate the contents
OF the truck When the driver fail
ed to reappear at the station, officers
investigated and notified Officer
Champion.
The truck was of the tractor trail
er type, and was said to be practi-
cally brand new.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
FUNERAL HELD FOR
JOHN ]. THOMPSON
Sandy Creek Man Had Been
Ill Week Before Death
Late Thursday

John J. Thompson, native of War
rem county, died at $50 o'clock
Thursday afternoon at his home in
Sandy Creek township. He had been
in i'll health for several months and
was confined to his bed a week be-
fore his death.
Until his health failed, Mr. Thomp-
son was prominent farmer of
Vance county. For several months he
had made his home with his daugter,
Mrs. Lucy Dryden, near EPSON.
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at Mount Grove church at
2:30 o'clock, with interment follow
ing in Pencils cemetery. Rev. Mr..
Green was in charge of the services.
Mr.. Thompson is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Falkner
Thompson, and the following chill
dren: Mrs. Mary Hamm, of Warren
county; Mrs. T. P. Peoples, of Ell
boron; Mrs. S. L. Hale, of Alert, all in
Warren county, and Mrs. Lucy
Dryden, Of near EPSON, with whom
he lived; and Mrs. D. L. Vanhoy,
Mrs. J. M. Thomas and Mrs. A. G..
Ellington, all of Henderson; D. P.
Thompson, of Creedmoor, and How
ard and Charles Thompson, both of
Henderson, Also surviving are "a
grandchildren and ten great grand
children.
Mr.. Thompson was member Of
Shocco Methodist Episcopal church
on the Vance-Warren county line.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
OFFICER PRAISES
SHOWING OF Co. C
Major Jasper Groves Finds
Records, Armory and Men
In Fine Condition

Major Jasper Groves, U. S. A.,
stationed in South Carolina, the in
specting officer of Company c, local
militia unit, was highly compliment
tary in his praise of the showing the
local unit made at its annual inspec-
ton Wednesday night at the armory
on the Dabney road.
During the afternoon, Major
Groves inspected the administration
of the company's affairs, and in the
evening, inspected the personnel of
the company.
He praised the condition in which
the armory was kept, and especially
MENTIONS. the supply room, where
equipment of the company is stored
The inspecting officer declared the
men to be neat and had the appear
ance of good soldiers, and he es-
pecially pointed out the non-commis-
stoned officers, declaring them to be
above the average found in such
militia units.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
Drys Resent Attitude
Of Wet Counties
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plea that such ban would cause a
loss of revenue to the State.
That issue was fought out to the
bitter end, which was defeated on a
Dan Tompkins bill for complete
aridity in certain areas.
Now the Drys are taking a new
tack. They are beginning to plump
for local referenda on the question of
forbidding the sale of wine and beer.
Yesterday, for example, Avery's
Republican Representative Pitman
introduced "bill to be entitled an
act to allow the voters of Avery
county to express their will as to the
sale OF beer and wine in Avery coun-
ty"
Others along the same lines are ex-
pected to follow. If the legislature
declines to enact them, the Drys plan
to tell the State in no uncertain
terms that the very people who have
been bowling the loudest for "local
option" on the matter of intoxicants.
have turned completely around and
are refusing to grant the same OBJ
ton to others.
It's going to be a potent argument,
too, even the most ardent of ABC
supporters admit. In fact, there is
beginning to stir in the minds Of
ABC supporters the thought that
maybe they are helping, rather than
hurting, prohibitionists and statewide
referendum advocates, by refusing
to grant exemptions from the sale
of beer and wine.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
Called to Durham.

Mrs. A. E. Warwick was called to
Durham today to be at the bedside
of her husband, who is critically ill
there.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

l. On what three islands is New
York City situated?
g In stunt flying, which is more
dangerous, an inside or outside
loop?
3. Can the President of the U. S.
suspend or dismiss the governor
Of a State?
d. What are herbivorous animals?
5. For what purpose was the Lewis
and Clark Expedition organized
and authorized by Congress?
6. How long period is pentad?
T. In what vicinity did the legen-
Diary ship, the "Flying Dutch
man." haunt the waters?
8. Which State bears the nickname
"SunfloWer State?"
g. What is Tie name of the Japa-
.1ese art of self-defense?
10. Which State is represented in
Congress by Senator James j
Davis?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
YOUNGMENFORM
FELLOWSHIP CLUB
Rev. J. A. Jones Heads New
Group Formed at Pres
byterian Church

At an organization meeting last
night at the First Presbyterian
church Young Mems Service Club
was formed, with Rev. James A
Jones, sponsor of the movement. be-
ing elected president, Dr. Howard I,
Allen, vice president, George w. Har
rison, secretary and James McDon-
aid, treasurer.
These officers, together with A G
Hoover, c.. P. Sellars, Fred M. Allen
S. M. Watkins and Richard Goorb
will make up the board of direc-
tors. Meetings will be held twice
each month.
The organization is non-denoni-
national and not a civic organization
but simply a club formed to foster
good fellowship among the vo,,na
men Of the city.
There were % present at tho =;
tial meeting, and a supper was so r,,-
ed to the group.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
Egg Has Initials
OF Owner Clearly.
Shown On Shell

Mrs. George H. Paris, of Hender-
son, today related a strange occur
renee about an egg laid by hen
owned by her nephew in Sumter, S.
c., information of which she has just
received from that city. John Will
Johnson, carrier boy for the Sumter
Item, and who as side line sells
day-old eggs from his fathers flack
of white leghorns, wrote Of the in
cident. One of the hens laid an egg
which was unique in that clearly
embossed in raised letters on one end
was the monogram, "P. j., the
initials Of Johns father, Perry John
son, brother of Mrs. Parrish.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
BURY M. j. STAINBACK
COKESBURY MONDAY
Former Resident of Section SuccumbS
In Norfolk, Va. Hospital Last
Sunday; Funeral Monday

Maurice j. Stainback, 81, of
Greensboro, who died in Norfolk,
Va. General hospital late Sunday,
was buried last Monday afternoon at
3 O'clock in Cokesbury M. E. church
cemetery, after funeral services were
held in the church, Rev D. A. Petty,
pastor, conducted the services.
Mr.. Stainback was a former resi-
dent of the Cokesbury community
He is survived by his wife, who
lives in Greensboro; Thomas and
James, two sons, also of Greensboro;
one sister, Mrs. E. w. Workman, route
2, Henderson, and two brothers,
Joseph Stainback, route 2, Hender-
son, and Thomas Stainbaclx, of Clay
ton, Ga.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
NEGRO BOUND OVER
ON FRAUD CHARGE

P H. Ward, Negro, was given a
hearing in county court today be-
fore Recorder R. E. Clements on a
charge ol obtaining mortgage in
December, 1887 on the home of
Henry and Kate Allen under false
pretense with intent to defraud the
Aliens of $780,
Probable cause was found, and
bond was set at $3.50 for Wards ap-
pearance in Superior Court Ward
was remanded to Jail in default of
bond.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
Skilled Men
Are Asked By
Job Office

Calls for a number of skilled work
men have been received by the local
office of the North Carolina State
Employment Service, and are wanted
at once, j. S. Guide, the manager
announced today. Mr.. Guide said one
contractor was calling for six skilled
carpenters for the first of next week.
The manager said frequent calls
are received for skilled bricklayers
to meet demands for construction
work in this city and section.
Coming of spring is expected to
see a qulckening in the already ac-
tive building industry in this COM
munity. Several new homes are IN
prospect and some business expan-
sion is anticipated.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
LIONS TALK OVER
EXPOSITION PLANS

Details were worked out for the
Greater Henderson Exposition at the
regular meeting Of. the Lions Club
Wednesday evening at Z o'clock at
the Vance hotel.
Great deal of interest was display
ed by those attending the session,
and reports of satisfactory progress
made.
The program for the session was
omitted, the time allotted being
consumed with the discussion Of the
exposition.
The attendance prize went to
John Church, and Bill Royster won
the drawing
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
PLAN REVIVAL AT
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

There will be a revival meeting at
Penticostal Holiness church, begin
ming Sunday, it was stated today
Rev. c. P. Brim, of Pencil will con-
duct the services, and the public is
cordially invited to attend.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24

Forest C. Miles, of Winston-Salem,
president of Civilians International,
a leading civic organization, is to
address the Kiwanis club of Hender-
son this evening at $50 o'clock at
its weekly luncheon meeting. He
is in the city as the guest of his
brother, M. c. Miles, past presi-
dent of the Kiwanis club, who is in
charge of the program for this even
ing. The visiting club official is
expected to discuss the value and
scope of operations of civic organi-
cations in general
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
Go To Funeral

Miss Carrie Draper and Mrs. 1. M.
Petty went to Lawrenceville, Va,
today to attend the funeral Of their
brother-in-law, Captain T. R. Hen
bricks, who died suddenly Wednes-
day night. The funeral, was this aft
ernOOn at o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
Priesthood Clinic
At Clarke Street

Clarke street school pre7school
clinic will be held next Wednesday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock in the
school, with Dr. A. D. Gregg in
charge He will examine all children
who will enter school in the fall.
All parents who have children to
begin school in the fall are asked to
ton
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-03-24
CHAMPION TYPIST
a APPEARS AT SCHOOL

George L. Hossfield, ten times
worlds typist, gave two exhibitions
of his prowess here yesterday, one
at Henderson Business College, and
the other at Henderson high school,
He typed up to 40 words a min
ute here in his exhibitions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
. STAMP NEWS

A SPECIAL 3-cent stamp, com "A memorating the 25th anhiver- sary of the opening of the Panama Canal, will be issued by the U. S. Postoffice Department on, Aug. IS.
 The design will include. por- traits of former President Theo- dore Roosevelt, left, Gen. George w. Goethals, right, and a repro- duction of a. steamship passing through the Gaillard Cut, center.
 The stamp will be .84 by LA inches, arranged horizontally, and will be printed in purple by the flat-plate process in. sheets of 50.
 The new commemorative will be placed on first-day sale Aug. IS, in the Navy Mail Postoffice on the U. s. s. Charleston. Collectors desiring first-day cancellations may send any number of addressed covers, with cash or postal money order to cover only the cost of stamps, to Navy Mail Clerk, U. s. s. Charleston, care Postmaster, New York, N. Y.
 First-day sales of the baseball centennial stamp at Cooperstown, N. Y, totaled 633, 500 stamps sold and 398,199 covers cancelled. Postmaster General James A. Far ley has announced.
 Application has been made to the postmaster general to issue a stamp for the 300th anniversary of the first printing press in America.
 The issue would commemorate publication of the "Freeman's Oath" in 1640, by Stephen Day, on the first printing press import ed to America.
 Suggested designs include the first press, used by Day, the Franklin press, used by Benjamin Franklin, and a modern high speed press.