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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
ANSWERS.

|. Only one constitutional COVER
nor. William w. Holden, in 1870. I'm
der English rule there were several
colonial governors removed from Of
flee.
2. There are a total of 279,7OG
farms in North Carolina listed by tho
latest census reports as follows:
White 2O2,835: Negro, 1895; Indian,
2,235, Chinese, 2.
3. A general road act Of the legis-
lature of 1854 provided that the road
should be cleared 25 feet wide of
all trees stumps and brush, that the
roadway should be cleared of sand.
1t also required that such limbs O.
Trees as may incommode Horsemen
and Carriages, shall be cut away"
4. Property listed under the re-
valuation act of 1919 showed tote
value of S3,139,OOO,OOO, as against
S1099, 100000 for the year before.
5. The fundamental constitution O.
1863 provided that "All towns incor-
porate, shall be governed by a Mayor
twelve aldermen and tWenty-four O.
the common Council. The said COM
mon council shall be chosen by the
present householders Of the said
town; the Aldermen shall be chosen
out of the common council and the
mayor out of the aldermen, by the
Palatine's court"
6. On January 2, 1847 the legisla-
ture granted a charter to the North
and South Carolina Railroad COM
pany. The act provided for the rail-
road to be built from a connection
with the Raleigh & CASTOR, at Ra-
leigh, to the South Carolina line to
connect with the railroad from Cam
den
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED III. MAY

/. How many North Carolina gov
ernors have been impeached?
2. How many races of people arc
listed among North Carolinian far
mers?
3. What was the right-of-way re-
ouirement for early highways in
North Carolina?
4. What was the difference shown
by the revaluation of property III
1920?
5. What kind of town government
was provided for by our first Con-
stitution?
6. When was the first definite eff
fort made for a railroad from Ra-
leigh to the south?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

/. Manhattan, Long Island and Sta
ten Island.
2. Outside
3. No fa
T. Animals that feed only on plants
5. To explore the territory west of
the Mississippi River.
6. Five years
:. Off the Cape of Good Hope.
g. Kansas.
g. Jutjitsu.
10. Pennsylvania.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
HENDERSON, IN. CO. DAILY DISPATCH FRIDAY MARCH a. 1889

tending for the innovation while
about asY many seemed willing to
continue on the present get paid as
you work. plan.
In outlining the new provision to
the House. Ira Johnston, chairman
of the education committee, explain
ed that it is a compromise" which
the committee hoped would be salts
factory to all those concerned.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
TOD&Y'S HOROSCOPES

Iooay produces rather feminine
nature. There is love of cheerful
company, an easy manner. with an
lmpulsive passion that would ind
cate the need OF self-restraint. There
is great literary ability, if it is aI
lowed to develop, yet ease and lux
ury are stronger factors than de-
sire for wealth or renown.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
March "a, 1894

Fire Of undertermined origin did
damage W. up into the thousands
to the Leggett Department Store
here between midnight and l a. M.
today. Some wholly unofficial fig
ures placed the. damage at as high
as $4,000. ~
sleet that fell Friday afternoon
and. which froze even harder dur
ing the night made streets and side
walks slick and slippery here today
with hazards to, both traffic and
pedestrians.
March IA, 1929
After a period of wind and rain
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
Rural Churches

MIDDLEBvRG M. E. CHARGE
Rev. Dwight A. Petty, Pastor
Service at Middleburg at IL a. IN
At Drewry at 3 p. M Sunday.
Service NJ Hargrove's Chapel Al
7:45 o'clock Sunday evening.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
March a., 1919

March a.. 1919
Representing the Chamber Of
Commerce, S. H. Hobgood, R. B.
Crowder, r. E. Clements, and l. j.
Young attended the big celebration
Monday in Raleigh in honor Of the
113rd Field Artillery. This city,
with the exception of Durham, was
the only one in the. whole State be-
sides Raleigh which was represented
in the parade.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
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SIMPLICITY AND HUMILITY IS
BETTER THAN EGOTISM AND
PRIDE: Whosoever therefore shall
humble himself as this little child,
the same is greatest in the kingdom
of heaVen.-Matt. 1874.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
5000 YEARS AGO
(Taken from Daily Dispatch Files)

in the latter part of last week, tenn
pcratures on Sunday reached what
was said to be a record high for
this section in March, the mercury
climbing to 81 during the afternoon.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

FOR SALE: MY HOME ON ARCH
street. Six rooms and bath, all
modern conveniences, large lot. II
interested see j. H. Hinton, 316
Arch street. 24-2+i
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

FOR SALE: 80 ACRE FARM. GOOD
tobacco, cotton land, ia mile
Soudan, Va. Good dwelling and
tenant house, necessary out build
ings. Offered at sacrifice owing to
death Of owner. Write Miss Flor
ence Hopper, Soudan, Va. 23-2t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR
Painting at ''The Place of Values"
We feature Lowe Bros, quality
paints. Alex S. Watkins where
quality tells and prices SELL 24-1
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

A SUPERIOR DRY CLEANING
service at special prices. Mems
Suits, O'coats. Plain Dresses al SOC
cash and carry, ACC delivered
Phone 464. Valet Cleaning CO.
20-6t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

CALL ME AT THE HUFFMAN
Cleaners. Equipment and work
manship guaranteed. Send us your
finer things. Take advantage of the
present prices. Just call for Long.
Phone 81. 21-5t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

FOR RENT TWO ROOM UNFIJR-
nished apartment, light, water and
sink in kitchen. Close in. 302 Zcne
street, phone 997-W. 24-2h
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
Saturday, April l, IL o'clock noon,
court house door; one 1884 Ford
Sedan, good condition. F. B. Hight,
auctioneer. 23-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

VISIT OUR USED CAR LOT FOR
better values in used cars. Motor
Sales Co. 25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL KINDS
of body and fender repair work.
Motor Sales co. 25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

GET PRICES ON OUR USED CARS
before you buy. E. & T. Motor Co.,
Dodge and Plymouth dealers III
Chestnut street. 4-eod-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

loo DOZ; GRAPEFRUIT
2 for SC and for 10c; tangerines,
loo per doz; winesap apples, lOc
doz; bananas, sc Id; cabbage, 3 lbs
for 1Oc; country eggs, II lie doz;
fresh grapes, zoe Id; tomatoes, 10c
ID; sweet potatoes, &c lb. or Csc
bu.; String beans, IL 1-2c h.; COL
lards, SC ID. Florida Fruit Store.
24-1t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24
WANT ADS
Get Results

AT STUD-GOOD STOCK PONY
for services see T. E. Stegall, ABC
Store or phone 833-W. 24&28
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

BABY CHICKS ARRIVING FOUR
times per week, all varieties Prices
right. See us for any number de-
sired. H. B. Newman. 24-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

HENRY FULLER SAYS, WHEN
your clutch operates roughly let
him check it and estimate the job
for you. Scoggin Chevrolet Com
pany. Personalized Service.
14-24 2ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

SID SAYS = If YOU HAVE
no hair on top of your head,
come to see "Wings of The
NGvy' as OMr special guest.
Just shoaO the cashier. Stev-
ems0m Theatre.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

1O-PIECE MAHOGANY DINING
room suite; three piece large over
stuffed living room suite, kitchen
cabinet and large cabinet radio for
sale. See J. R. Biller, phone SAT.
2O-22-24
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

WANTED TO BUY CORN. | ALSO
custom grind meal and feed and
can crack corn for chicken feed.
Mill moved to State Grocery Com
pany building. We do not keep dog
in the store in the day time. j. S.
Evans. i0-26t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-24

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Entered at the post office in Hender-
son. N. c., as second class mail matter
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09

Anne, Md, visited friends here last
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Hottenstein at
tended the Commencement exercises
at State Teachers College, Salisbury,
Md, last Monday. Their daughter,
Miss Catherine was one of the grad
yates.
Mrs. Green and children, Gladys,
and Twilley, of Cambridge, Md, spent
last Sunday with Mrs. Green's son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
nard Birmingham.
Mr.. Neal Taylor of Williams, Va,
and Mrs. Eutha Matthews of Oak
Hall, Va, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. v. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Birmingham,
ST.. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Brit
tingham, of Pocomoke City, last Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Sturgis and
daughter, Betty Lee, of near town,
were dinner guests ,of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rome Pusey, Sunday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
SERVICES

"God the Preserver of Man" Will
be the subject of the Lesson-Sermon
in all Churches of Christ, Scientist,
on Sunday, June II.
The Golden Text will be from Psa
-"Thy righteousness is like the
great mountains; thy judgments are
a great deep; o Lord, thou preservest
man and beast"
Among the citations comprising the
Leson-Sermon will be the following
from the Bible-Rom. 8:1-"There is
therefore now no condemnation to
them which are in Christ Jesus, who
walk not after the flesh, but after
the Spirit"
The Lesson-Sermon also will include
passages from the Christian Science
textbook, "Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Bak-
er Eddy, among which is the follow
ing, page 228-"The enslavement OF
man is not legitimate. It will cease
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09
Cokesbury News

Miss Betty Hottenstein who is in
training in a Wilmington Hospital
Wilmington, Del, is spending three
weeks vacation with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. T. G. Hottenstein.
Mrs. w. A. Long of Pocomoke City
Nd, spent the weekend with Mrs
Walter Long.
Miss Helen Carey's name was a.
mong the 1889 graduates of Pocomoke
City High School, Pocomoke City, Md
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor and son
Jack, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
John Bloxom, at Oak Hall, Va.
Miss Anna Lee Long of Western
Maryland College, Westminster, Md.
arrived home last Monday to spend
her summer vacation. She was &C.
companied by her girl friend, Miss
Martha Ruth Craemer,of North East
Nd, who will spend few days here
Mrs. Robert Payne, of Princess
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Avery Hall from Farley J. Hall
and wife, real estate containing IL
acres, more or less, near. Whaleyville,
in the 9th Elec. Dist. Consideration
$40 &c.
Harvey T. Pusey and Eva M. Pusey,
his wife, from The Farmers Bank of
Somerset County, part of MAJORS
Security" on the County Road leading
from Dividing Creek to Webb's Mill
Pond, in the 7th Elec. Dist. Consid-
Grafton $40 &c.
The Farmers and Planters Company
from Curtis w. Long, Trustee, real
estate containing 35 acres, more or
less, on both sides of and binding
upon the County Road leading from
Flat Top Pine to Browns School
house in the 7th Elec. Dist. Consid-
Grafton 81 &c.
Trustees of Glad Tidings Taber-
nacle from Alonzo G. Payne, real es-
tate on the Northwest side Of Sew
enth St., in Pocomoke City. Consid-
Grafton 81 &c.
JOHN w. Tingle from David p.
Bishop and wife, real estate at the
South Corner of st. Louis Ave., and
Caroline St, in Ocean City. Consid-
Grafton $40 &c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09

FOR MOUNTAIN
CHOIR FESTIVAL

In mountain communities Of West
ern Maryland and in adjoining parts
of Pennsylvania and West Virginia
hundreds of people of the Tablelands
are singing weekly in preparation fol
Maryland's Mountain Choir Festival
being held for the sixth time at Noun
tain Lake Park, July 2 to 9.
In a number of churches through
out the region and in Baltimore City
choirs are practicing for the church
choir contests on the Saturday and
Sunday afternoons of the festival
There will be contests for Junior, Wo-
mems and Parish choirs.
The opening feature will be Peace
Jubilee of Song from the Floating
Pavilion at McComas Beach, Deep
Creek Lake, on Sunday, July 2. This
will be joint affair with many sing
ers taking part.
The convocation on Worship and
Church Music will open in the amphi-
theatre at Mountain Lake Park early
Wednesday morning, July 5. In the
evening there will be rehearsal OF
festival chorus music. Glasses or
worship and church music will meet
during the day. Folk music will fol.
low classes on Friday afternoon.
A special program will be presented
on Saturday evening. In the morning
there will be a rehearsal of choirs
Choir contests will be held in the after
noon followed by lawn fete and re-
ception. There will be a program Of
Swiss yodelers.
Choral Mathis will be held on Sun
day morning. This service will be
preceded by a rehearsal of the fes
tival choir. In the afternoon will bt
the A Capella Choir Contests, follow
ed by selections by featured choir
The Grand Finale Program will b.
presented from four to five-thirty
o'clock.
The Rev. Felix G. Robinson of Oak
land was the founder and is director
of the festival.
With the exception of the Peace
Jubilee, all meetings will be held il
the amphitreatre Of Mountain Lake
Park. With a seating capacity Of
5000, it is said to be one of the mos
unique buildings in America. Boart
and comfortable lodging may be Sc
cured for $500 a day.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09
THE O'CONORS
WILL TAKE TEA
WITH ROYALTY

Annapolis, June 7-Governor and
Mrs. Herbert r. O'Conor announced
today receipt of a special invitation
from Lady Lindsay, wife Of the Brit
ish Ambassador at Washington, invit-
ing them to tea with the King and
Queen of England, Immediately pre-
ceding the general reception at which
the Royal Visitors are to meet Off
cial Washington.
It appears that the Governors OF
Maryland and Virginia were the only
two chief executives included in the
list of Cabinet Members, Senators and
other Washington officials invited to
the reception.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09
LIGHTNING BURNS PAPER
IN WOMAN'S HAND

The lightning which accompanied
the storm near Betterton Sunday e.
vening about six o'clock played some
queer tricks on the Clothier home &C.
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Ford.
1t first entered the house through
a radio connection, set fire to several
window curtains and rug, but the
greatest feat was that of burning a
whole page of a daily paper which
Mrs. Ford was holding in front of her
while she read it.
Mr.. Ford was in an adjoining room
and quickly came to extinguish the
fire. No one was hurt and the dam
age was slight.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09

when man enters into his heritage
of freedom, his God-given dominion
over the material senses. Mortals
will someday assert their freedom in
the name of Almighty God"
Services: Sunday, II a. M, Odd Eel
lows Hall, Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-09

We have one of the finest equipped
plants on the Shore for turning out
high class printing.
Evening star., 1939-05-17
Auxiliary 10 Give $1,000
To Bennett Clubs

The first $1,000 membership in
the newly organized John S. Ben
nett clubs has been subscribed by
the Evening Auxiliary of the Wom-
ems Guild of the Central Union
Mission, according to an announce
ment made today by Mrs. Jean Ben
nett, superintendent Of the mission.
Evening star., 1939-05-17
Bar Expands Plans
For Annual 0utinq

Additional plans were announced
today for the annual spring outing
of the Bar Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia at Marshall Hall,
Md, week from tomorrow. The
outing will be held in honor of the
judiciary.
Leon Brusiloff and his orchestra
will be aboard the Wilson Line
steamer City of Washington, which
is scheduled to sail at 10 am. and
return to the National Capital at 6
pm. Greeting the party upon its
Evening star., 1939-05-17

These clubs, headed by w. w. Ever
EFT of the Board of Directors of the
mission, will continue the raising of
funds to erect the Bennett Me-
mortal Building on the property
adjacent to the present mission
building
Formal action of the Auxiliary was
taken at a recent meeting presided
over by Miss Charlotte Darrow, the
president. This organization is one
OF the fastest growing groups in
church circles In the city. having
Evening star., 1939-05-17
BY Edgar Rice Burroughs

almost trebled its membership in
the past two years. Its purposes
are identical with those of. the
Women's Guild, but its meetings are
held in the evening and its members
are business and professional wom-
en-.
The recently formed Susie S
Kitchen Band" made up of auxiliary
members who play on kitchen in
struments, will hold a benefit at 7
o'clock tonight at Gordon Junior
High School.
Evening star., 1939-05-17

Furey, treasurer; George E. Hamil-
ton, jr., printing; Milton w. King,
transportation: James OD. Moran,
programs; John J. Sirica, sports;
Frederick Stohlman, publicity:
Harry j. WEIGH, prizes; Bernard M.
Wise, tickets.
Evening star., 1939-05-17
Boat Builder Wanted
Trademark applied
For u g. Patent Oftca
BY Mormon Marsh
BY Bud Fisher

A boat builder-wood-is wanted
at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and
the Civil Service Commission will
hold ar examination for the place,
which pays from 80 cents to sl.O4
hourly Applications may be made
at the office of the 4th civil service
district, 9l6 G street NV.
Evening star., 1939-05-17

arrival at Marshall Hall will be the
40-piece Elks' Boys Band.
A six-course meal will be served,
officials said, and athletic events will
be on the program, with various
amusements being offered.
The Committee on Arrangements
follows:
Jerome F.. Barnard, entertain
ment; Walter M. Bastain, reception;
William j. Burrows, secretary;
Charles e. Ford; dinner; Norman
B. Frost. invitations: william r.
Evening star., 1939-05-17
TwizzIer Answer

Three words having the same let
ters as rustic" are-result. luster
and ulster.
Evening star., 1939-05-17

to Yesterdays Leter-Out.
Leter-Out
(S) WARDENS-WANDER Ito roam).
(A) THEATER-TETHER (tieup).
(I) HOSIER-SHORE (ships dock here.
U.) SOrDIER-DORIES (hat-bottomed boats.
(S) FIBERS-BRIEF "a law statement).
Evening star., 1939-05-17
LETTER-OUT
WOLF! WOLF!
: sx -
BY Fred Neher

word and spell the
have "LeeOu
them
Evening star., 1939-05-12
BY the Associated Press.

WARSAW, May 12.-The Nation
alist newspaper Wieczor Warsaw
ski today reported large numbers Of
Germans in civilian clothes but lob
viously organized" were moving from
Germany into Danzig, the Baltic
free city which Germany wants
back.
The city's population has been
increased already by approximately
10000 Germans, mostly storm troop
ers and members of black-shirt
units, the newspaper said, terming
this IAN invasion of armed squads. "
Many Dazig residents have been
so intimidated that they do not leave
their homes, Wieczor Warszawski
declared, but have been "encour-
aged" lately by the unloading Of
Polish artillery at Gdynia, the port
Poland built on the Baltic to handle
much of the commerce passing
through the Polish Corridor.
The newspaper declared Poland
would not be Influenced by any
"plebiscite that would be q farce
without political meaning" in deter
mining Danzig's future. Such q
vote has been suggested as one way
of settling the Danzig matter.
Poland, keeping her army partly
mobin2ed to parry any blow against
Evening star., 1939-05-12
Policeman Is Injured
When Hit by Street Car

Policeman Henry E. Johansen, a
private attached to the Traffic
Division, suffered cuts about the
scalp and face shortly after noon
today when he was struck by, or
fell against, an east-bound street
car at Eleventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue NV.
He was rushed to Emergency
Hospital where, after examination,
his injuries were described as not
serious.
First reports at the scene OF the
accident said that the officer had
been directing traffic at the intersec-
ton, but the policemen arriving at
the scene could not find eye-wit-
nesses to the accident.
James Insley, motorman OF the
street cara one-man, streamlined
type of car-said he believed the Of
ficer was either knocked o. had
fallen against the side Of the car
near the rear end. He said the front
part Of the car had passed by the
policeman.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
Soap Box Derby
Goes on Air

The first of a series Of thrice
weekly broadcasts on the Soap
Box Derby sponsored by The
Star and the American Legion
will be heard tonight over
WMAL, starting at 7:05 o'clock.
Taking part in tonight's in
augural half-hour show will be
several boys who participated
in last years Derby. Among
them are Norman Rocca, last
years winner, and Earl Bailey,
Bill Scott, John c. Donohoe and
Lewis Hanbury, jr. A number
of business, civic and sports
leaders, such as John A.
Remon, vice president of the
Chesapeake g. Potomac Tele-
phone Co.; E. D. Merrill, presi-
dent OF the Capital Transit
Co., and Clark Griffith, presi-
dent of the Washington base
ball club, also will be on tho
program. Music will be fur
nished by the N. B. c. Orches-
ira.
The broadcast Is arranged by
The Star with the co-opera-
ton Of the National Broad.
casting Co.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
Admr. Leahy Slated
To Become Governor
Of Puerto Rico
To Leove After
Going on Novy's
Retired List

Admiral William D. Leahy, chief
of Naval operations. will become
Governor of Puerto Rico when he
goes on the Navy's retired list this
summer, President Roosevelt an
announced at his press conference
today.
The President explained that Ad-
miral Leahy, who reached the retire
ment age of 81 on May 6, will not
leave Washington until Congress
has adjourned because his services
may be needed here.
Gov. Blanton Winship, who retired
several years ago as judge advocate
general of the Army. has been Gov
ernor in Puerto Rico for four years.
Mr.. Roosevelt's selection of Ad-
miral Leahy for this post is signifi-
cant because of the plans for in
creasing naval and military defense
in the Caribbean. In the President S
defense program, Puerto Rico is to
serve as one of the important fac
tors in defending the Panama Canal.
Admiral Leahy is familiar with all
these details.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
President Tells Navy to Accept
Argentine Canned Beef Bid
Foreign Product Found to Be Cheaper
And Superior in QuoIity, He Says

President Roosevelt has directed
the Navy to accept bid on Argen-
tine canned beef in place of an
American bid because, he said today,
the foreign product was found to be
cheaper and superior in quality.
The President expressed himself
with considerable feeling on the sub
ject inasmuch as Senator OMaho-
ney of Wyoming has proposed an
amendment to the Navy supply bill
designed to prevent purchase of for
eign beef for the Navy personnel.
Discussing it at his press confer
ence, Mr.. Roosevelt explained the
Navy's policy by saying that, besides
being a practical matter, it was a
question of feeding the Nays men
with the best quality of food. In
addition. the President said the Navy
always has called for competitive
bids.
Mr.. Roosevelt said the canned