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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Money Still
Chief WORRY
OF Assembly
Collection and Distrib-
ution of ''Long Green"
Causes Most Legisla-
tive Headaches
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.
Rv T.VNN NTSRET

Raleigh, Feb. 6.-Legislative activity
last week was again divided between
Capitol halls and committee rooms,
with money, it's collection and distri-
button, holding nearly all the atten-
lion.
The issue of diSersion of highway
funds, the question OF duplication of
activities in agricultural work, and
the tendency of the appropriations
committee to use a meat axe on the
budget commission recommendations,
and efforts of the finance group to
locate somewhere, somehow few ex-
ira sources of revenue, all go back
20 money.
Election reform, wage and hour re-.
gulation and proposed revision of
nearly the whole North Carolina
code on descent and distribution of
estates came in for some thought, and
in the long run may be of as much
Importance to the average citizen as
any of the tax bills or appropriations
But the interest bestowed upon them
during the past week was meager
The diversion argument reached it's
climax Tuesday and Wednesday, but
the prophet who says that the fight
is over will almost certainly have to-
eat his words later. Truth of the mat
ter is the real fight has not started.
Up to now there have been maneuv-
ers for advantages of some little van
guard skirmishing. 1t must be admit
ted by the anti-diversionists that they
have come off second best in the pre-
.iminaries.
The 500 red ribbon wearers here
Tuesday afternoon for the committee
hearing made a fine showing against
the diversion idea. Two former high
way commission chairmen, and at
least prospective candidates for gov
ernor went to bat for them. At joint
session of the legislature that night,
Governor Hoey presented the other
side in an appeal that went over state
wide radio. Observers agreed that the
score was still a 90 tie.
A Joint subcommittee spent all
week studying plans to alleviate dup
LEGATION in agricultural activities of
the State department and the college.
Tennerature of some of the "wit-
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Hague Appeal
Is Taken Into
SupreneCourt

Washington, Feb. 6.-(AP)-Mayor
Frank Hague, of Jersey City, appeal
ed to the Supreme Court today from
a decision holding that he and his
police unconstitutionally had denied
the CLIO and the American Civil
Liberties Union the right of free as
semblage.
Through attorneys, the Jersey City
mayor also asked Associate Justice
Roberts to hold up enforcement of
the ruling by the Federal Circuit
Court at Philadelphia until the SUI
preme Court could pass on the dis
pute. Roberts referred to the entire
court tn request for a stay.
Hague's petition contended that
"the sole issue in this case is the
expense to which public streets and
places shall be made a forum for large
gatherings of persons upon particular
occasions"
Jersey City was enjoined by the
circuit court from prohibiting meet
ings by the two organizations. The
court also held unconstitutional an
ordinance under which the meetings
had been denied.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Vote Likely This Week
On Election Law Reform
And Agriculture Rivalry

tee named last Friday afternoon by
Chairman George w. Phillips will
get down to work almost Immediately
after return of its members from the
weekend at home; and it is not at
all improbable that it will be ready
with it's report III the full committee
by the end of the week. Speculation
is keen over its action with the best
guess a recommendation that the re-
form measures Suggested" by the
State Board of Elections and intro
duced by Waynes Frank Taylor be
enacted as substitute for existing
absentee, marker and registration
statutes.
On the agriculture front, high spot
of the week will come Thursday when
a joint committee Of technical experts
from State College and the depart
ment are due to report to the COM
:nittee.
Predicting any real agreement be-
tween these groups which have been
at war for so long is as risky as sug-
costing a Roosevelt-Bailey coalition
in national politics, but hopes are
really running high that something
constructive will result from the con-
ference of these experts. They were
directed--note that they were 'fdi-
rected" not "requested"-by the agri-
culture committee to meet together
and report stating what things they
(COntin1ed On page FOllr1
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
AMLIE, NAMED TO 1. C. c.,
DENIES HE'S COMMUNIST

Washington, Feb. 6.-(AP)-Thoma
f. Amlie disavowed sympathy with
communism today in testimony be-
fore a Senate Interstate Commerce
subcommittee, during which he fav-
ored public ownership of the rail-
roads.
The former progressive represen-
tative from Wisconsin testified at
hearing on his qualifications to serve
or the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, to which he was nominated re-
Gently by President Roosevelt.
II want to say that L am not a
communist and never have been
communist" he said. The Wisconsin
legislature has protested Am.ie's ap-
pointment, declaring he was a COM
muniSt.
Amlie told the committee his views
on public ownership of the railroads
was similar to those of Joseph East
man, a member of the 1. C. C.
After Amlie finished tes\eying,
William Carroll, chairman of the Wis
consin Democratic Central Commit
tee, told the committee that Amlie
was zone of the most radical men in
Continued on Page Two)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Warren Says
He's Ignorant
Of Boom Here


Washington, Feb. 6.-(AP)-Repre-
sentative Warren, Democrat, North
Carolina, gave a six-word reply today
to reports published in North Caro-
lima that he was being urged to seek
the States Democratic gubernatorial
nomination next year.
II don't know anything about it, "
he said, declining further discussion,
Former Governor o. Max Gardner,
of North Carolina, now a practicing
attorney here, and mentioned in the
reports as a possible supporter of
Warren, should the representative
seek the governorship, also professed
no knowledge of such a movement.
CONGRESSMAN Warren has never
spoken to me about anything like
that" Gardner said. II know nothing
whatever about it."
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Feb. Ga constitutlonal
amendment proposing to increase the
salary of General Assembly members
from $500 to 5000 per term is sche-
duled to be introduced in the House
tonight by Representative Dallas NAL
lison, of Pamlico, according to ap-
parently authentic reports.
Mr.. Madison was out of Raleigh
over the weekend and he could not
be reached for confirmation OF the
report, which appears on it's face to be
completely reliable, however.
Legislators salaries are now fixed
by the Constitution at $500 per term,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Another Nominee of
President Disav0Ws
Being A Communist
But Wisconsin Legis-
lature Has Protested
Amlie Appointment to
ICC as Red Radical;
S e n a t e Stands By
Glass and Byrd on
Judgeship

Washington, Feb. 6.-(AP)-The
Senate rejected today President
Roosevelt's nomination of Floyd H.
Roberts to be Virginia Federal
judge. Senator Glass and Byrd, Vir-
ginia Democrats, had objected to the
appointment. The Senate Judiciary
Committee had disapproved the NOM
ination by a vote of Is to g.
Glass and Byrd testified before the
committee that the nomination was
personally offensive" to them.
The vote refusing confirmation was
u to 9.
President Roosevelt tod a press
conference Friday that if the nomi-
nation was rejected, he would write a
letter to Roberts which would be
right interesting.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
British Rulers Guarded
AS Irish Plot Broadens

London, Feb Adjudication
that the outlawed Irish republican
army had formed a plant to blast the
British out of Ireland were made in
police court today as Scotland Yard
guarded the British royal family, high
officials and public buildings against
bomb outrages.
At the trial of II men accused OF
conspiring to cause explosions, the
prosecuting attorney spoke of a mys-
terious aluminium powder, a new
arrest of considerable Importance
and a plan designated as "X', and
described as most comprehensive
and covering every Iield of public
activity"
The attorney said the plans were
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Fresh Rains Fail
To Alarm Flooded
Ohio River Areas

Cincinnati, Feb. 6.-(AP)-A
light general rain drifted into
the Ohio river today, but Meter
eOlOgist w. C. Devereaux said
this is not the type of storm to
cause any a'arm" along the
flooded Ohio river.
This is because of falling or
stationary stages from Pitts
burgh to Portsmouth, Ohio, he
said. Devereaux said previous
estimates of flood crests, were
unchanged, and that nowhere
did precipitation total more than
four-tenths of an inch. Rain
was reported general from Louis
vile, KY, to New Orleans.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06

olSH pOllCy.
My own impress
sion is that his po-
Icy is not as sercet
as is being repre-
scented. Still, when
he summoned the
Senate Military At
fairs Committee to
the White House to
hear the details of
his program, it is a
fact that he did
pledge it's members
not to leak what he
said to them. 1 think
thew have leaked it
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06

discovered in a search of the home of
Michael O'Shea, and read:
''In order to- exercise a maximum
world effect, the diversion (presum-
ably bombings) must be carried out
at time when no major world crisis
is on, but if it is carried on when
trouble is anticipated with the jump
mess and nervous expectation of the
government, as well as the nervous
potential panic of the people it can be
exploited to the Tull'
The agreed plan gave details of a
four day ultimatum sent Foreign Sec
rotary Viscount Halifax on January
10, four days before three explosions
occurred in various parts of the coun-
try.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06

all. Nevertheless nobody is quite sure
about It.
Anyway, the President unquestion-
ably Disseminated somewhat in ia
vor of the senatorial military affairs
committee membership, implying that
he could trust that group. but not the
rank and file of senators and repre-
.entatives.
And INFLOW sore it made those
not on the military affairs committee
1t made the members of the sena-
torial foreign affairs committee es-
pecially sore-the representatorial for
eign affairs committee likewise-alsc
the Senate and House Naval Affairs
Committees.
Senators, if anything, are angrier
than the representatives This is be-
cause the Senate, in particular, is sup
posed to indorse or veto any interna-
tional dickers that the President, thro-
ugh the State Department, may en-
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
N. C.. Finances
Better Than
Other States

Raleigh, Feb. (AP)-Governor
Hoey pointed to North Carolina to-
day as being Sin fortunate situa-
ton" as compared with several other
states, including Georgia and New
York, as he discussed the need for
balanced State budget.
There was no legislative activity
except a finance committee meeting
in the afternoon. Representative Nal
lison, of Pamlico, said ne planned to
introduce a bill tonight to amend the
Constitution to provide additional
pay for legislators who now get $500.
Speaker Ward, of the House, COM
mented that he thought it was ga
good thing" for the legislators to go
LCt-.s 4:>..a1 a.. -Zann kC.xzo
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Propose Pay Increase OF
Legislators To $500 Sum

contrary to the belief in many quar-
tiers that the assemblymen draw $40
per day for a maximum of go days. If
such a thing ever happened-it hasn't
for 10, these many years-and the re-
gular session of any Assembly ad-
journed short of the go days, then the
members would get their $500 just
the same.
The only official $40 day recog-
milton is the fact that State disburs-
ing officials will not issue checks to
members for part payment for the ses-
sion except on the basis of $40 per
day for the already-expired portion of
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
WEATHER
FOR NORTH CAROLINA.

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Rain this afternoon and tonight;
slightly warmer in central portion
tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy ex-
cept probably clear in north pOr-
ton in early morning; slightly
warmer on south coast and in
south portion.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06
Senate Mad
Over FDR's
Procedures
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COlumnist

Washington, Feb. 6.-Congress is
greatly exercised over the supposed
secrecy of President Roosevelts for
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-06

London, Feb. 6.-(AP)-Spanish in
surgent authorities were reliably re-
ported today to have informed the
British government their peace terms
were unconditional surrender" of the
Spanish government.
This disclosure came on the heels
of report in authoritative quarters
that Britain and France were MAX
ing a fresh attempt to mediate the
two and a year-old Spanish civil
war.
Informed sources said G. B. Jer-
ram, assistant to the British agent at
Burgos, insurgent capital, had called
the attention of Generalissimo Fran
cos regime to a three-point peace Of
fer by Dr. Juan Negrin, premier of
the Spanish government. The insur-
gents were said to have told Terrain
flatly that these terms were utterly
unacceptable" One of the three points
called for an insurgent guarantee a.
gainst foreign influence in Spain
"The Spanish government apparent
ly has left Spain," the informed
source said, "and we do not know
whether they are actually holding to-
gether."
Events in Spain were changing with
such rapidity, it was said, that it is
not possible to discuss at this minute
any action which the British govern
(COntinued on Page TWo)
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Loyalists In
SpainHopiing
To Fight On
Defiant Stand Before
Madrid Indicated AS
Insurgents 0 f f e r
Peace Only on Uncon-
dltlonal Surrender;
Flight to France Con
tinues

PerpigDan, France, Feb. g.
(AP)-Pre-,ier Juan Negrin of
the Spanish government called
conference today with British and
French ENJOYS to Spain, presum-
ably to take up mediation of the
Spanish civil war.
Negrin's foreign minister, Julio
Alvarez del Vayo. joined in ar
ranging for the meeting, while
Negrin's defeated CatalOniGn army
poured into France.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
STATE LEADERS
 ATTEND MEETING
Reelection of U. s. Sena- tor MalOney Urged in Ad-
 dress By Chairman Smith

United Democratic support to in- sure the reelection of U. s. Sena- tor Francis T. Maloney in l940 was urged by State Chairman J. Francis Smith, of Waterbury, at the annual outing of Holland County Democrats Saturday afternoon at Columbia lake. Chairman Smith shared the speaking honors with political ri- val, former Labor Commissioner Jo- seph M. Tone.
 MT. Smith and MT. Tone made guarded references to each other. The stae chairman, who last fall blocked the path of MT. Tone for the nomination for lieutenant-governor protested against criticisms of Dem- ocrats by Democrats" Mir. Tone de- clared the party needed more de- mocracy in its conventions, and said that the way to success at the polls lay in liberal candidates for office.
 Other speakers at the gathering were State Senator John l.. Sullivan of New Britain, and former Con- gressman- -at-large William Citron.
 Prominent party members from all parts of tbe state attended the gathering, held at the home of Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
Blind Youth Loses
 Life At Bantam Lake
Joseph Lucas DrOwns When Sailboat Capsizes-Two
 Waterburians Saved in Sad Sunday Tragedy

A stiff breeze capsized a sailboat on Bantam lake yesterday afternoon causing the death of a blind youth who was unable to swim. The youth, Joseph Lucas, 21, of Danbury, well known also in this city, was a pas senger in the boat along with Louis Valentine, of Al State street, Water bury, and his sister, Helen Valen- tine, of New York City, both of whom were rescued.
 Darkness and a heavy electrical storm blocked efforts of searchers to find the body of the blind youth last night, after grappling irons used until dusk failed to reach the victim. Valentine and his sister were uncle and aunt of the youth, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
STATE

Capacity audiences thrilled to the heart stirring love story of "When Tomorrow Comes," during week lend performances at Warmers air cooled state theater. Starring Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer in the season s most beautiful romance the film is worthy of rating with Miss Dunne's earlier successes, Love Affair" Show Boat" and Magnificent Ob- session."
 The theater has been thronged since When Tomorrow Comes" opened last Thursday. The same show continues this evening, with "They Asked For It." as the second feature. It's always cool at the State.
 Teamed as they are. Dunne and Boyer, portray beautiful but i'm possible romance, which blossoms to its peak at the height of the re- cent New England hurricane. Scenes of the hurricane lend action to the film.
 William Lundigan, Hodges and Isabell Jewell take the leads in They Asked For It."
 Coming Friday to The State, "The Old Maid" shows Bette Davis at her best, in a battle for a child's love, with Miriam Hopkins. Never was there stronger supporting cast, including Jane Bryan, James Step henson, Donald Crisp, George Brent, Louise FaZenda and Cecilia Loftus.
 Edward Goulding, who directed Miss Davis in Dark Victory" has far surpassed his earlier achieve ment in 'The Old Maid"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
TALBOT COMMENTS
 ON MERIT SYSTEM
State Treasurer Believes in Promotions and
 Salary Increases

State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot, of Naugatuck, a member of the new state personnel advisory committee, declared at Chicago Saturday that he hopes to make the state merit system law more fair and workable. En route to the west coast, he de- clared that any state employe who has a grievance in regard to the merit system wil be given a public hearing and accorded every possible consideration.
 Six appeals from decisions of the personnel department have already been filed, he stated, and the com- plainants will all be given hearings before their cases are finally de- cided.
 MT. -llbot says that changes in the regulations are needed. He claims that many incapable em- ployes were frozen into" their jobs by the merit system, others are overpaid, and others cannot advance from their present jobs though cap- able of more importance work.
 He expressed belief in a broad program of promotions and salary increases, giving the employees an incentive to do good work for the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
STRAND

Today and tomorrow mark your last opportunity to see the hilarious comedy romance Man About Town at Warner Bros. Strand theater.
 Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour, Ed ward Arnold and Rochester" are starred in the leads while the sup porting cast includes such faYorites as iBnnie Barnes, Betty Grable, Phil Harris, the Petty Girls and Matty Malneck and his orchestra.
 The film is one to be enjoyed by everyone as Jack is at his funniest Dorothy Lamour at her loveliest and Rochester" will roll you in the aisles as he steals the whole show.
 On the same program is Zane Grey's Heritage of the Desert" with Donald Wood and Evelyn Venable.
 Goodbye MT. Chips, judged as the best picture of any year. comes to the screen att he Strand on We'd nesday for four day stay. Robert Donat is starred in the leading role and supporting him is the new beauty Greer Carson. Included on the same program will be Stranger Than Desire" a story of a woman who fiirted just once. Virginia Bruce and Walter Pidgeon are CO., starred.
 Plan to see all the big hits at the Strand. Coming soon are "Daugh- ters Courageous" and Second Fid- dle."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
POLl'S

Be sure to attend the LoeW-Poli thcater every Wednesday evening and participate in the hilarious fun of "Uproar Hour" the rib-tickling stage event that has caught Water bury by storm. You play this new game and we pay out valuable cash awards weekly. Don't fail to be here Wednesday.
 Elsa Maxwell-the Maxwell who gives those famous parties-will give Waterbury real screen treat with her first movie, Elsa Maxwell's "Ho- tel For Women" which opens at the comfortably cool LoeW-Poli theater tomorrow for an engagement of 3 days. Everyone knows Elsa. Wizard of the wisecrack, arch-foc of stuffed shirts, dead-pans and wet-smacks, she brings to the screen rare film of world of girls on their own that Is one of the most refreshing and intriguing slices of entertainment to hit this town in long time.
 This production is completely girl-and-glamor conscious; there are girls who'll go to your head and girls who'll go to your heart; there are secretaries in love with their bosses, models and showgirls who want good address, girls looking for life in a penthouse and girls longing for love in a cottage. And for glamor, there are New York's smartest fun spots, it's biggest advertising and model agencies and all the intrig- ing trimmings of sophisticated Man. hattan.
 This big hit features an outstand- ing lineup of favorites including Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, James Ellison, Jean Rogers. Lynn Barri, June Gale, Joyce Compton, Elsa herself, John Halliday, Katharine Aldridge, Alan Dinehart and Sidney Blackmer.
 On the same program is another smash hit-"The Spellbinder" with popular Lee Tracy in the leading role supported by ari outstanding cast.
 Attractions ending at the cool I.oew Poli Theater this evening, in- clude -Four Feathers" in technicolor with John Clement, June Duprez and Ralph Richardson, and on the same bill-"Should Husbands Work" with the Higgins Family. consisting of James, Lucille and Russell Glea- son.
 Flash! "The Wizard Of Oz" is coming soon to Loew's Poli. Be sure to watch this newspaper column for further details of the biggest screen sensation since Snow White"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14

Many motorists who travel over the picturesque Northfeld route to Ltchfield have been wondering about the long delay in repairing the lower road few miles out of Thomaston The upper road at the fork know the Knife Shop Road is the road used since the hurricane last September when of the new bridges the lower road was undermined Evidently no work has been done to repair the damage from the devasat ing storm of last fal but many travellers would well come the opening of this road which follows the stream to Northfield This road too, the better of the two and had been put in excellent condition with re-surfacting and bridges. The Northfeld route to tcheld presents of the finest views in this part of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
ESPELIN CHOSEN
 ARMY LIEUTENANT
GreenbOw Street Man Succeeds William
 J. St. John

The last of a series of commits sion vacancies created by the pro- motion of Major Thomas H. Horri- gan as commander of the 102nd in- fantrv, c. N. C., has been filled by the appointment fo Sergt. Oscar E. Espelin of 10 Greenubow street, as a second lieutenant. Espelin, mem- Der of Co. F, is now assigned to his own company, succeeding Second Lieut.. William J. St. John, recently reassigned as communications of- ficer of headquarters company.
 Lieut. Espelin is in Chicago on business for the Lux Clock Co.,, and vim not accompany his unit to Plattsburg for the war games open ing today.