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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
FOR FLAYS
 MOSCOW IN
 pRESSTALk
Asks Finland and Russia for Pledges Against
 Wild Bombing

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Presi- dent Roosevelt today declared the Russian invasion of Finland is a profound shock" to the United States.
 The President said the invasion jeopardized the rights of man. kind to self government"
 In a formal statement read at this mornings press conference, the President said: All peace-loving peoples will unanimously condemn this new resort to military force as an arbiter in international dif- ferences"
 In appeals similar to those he addressed to Germany and the AL lies, President Roosevelt revealed he has asked Russia and Finland for pledges to refrain from bomb- ing defenseless civilians and un- fortified cities, asking for an i'm mediate reply"
 The President, in his talk, said
 "The news of the Soviet naval and military bombings within Fin nish territory has come as a pro- found shock to the Government and people of the United States. Despite efforts made to solve the dispute by peaceful methods to which no reasonable objection could be offered, one Power has chosen to resort to force of arms. It is tragic to see the policy of force spreading and to realize that wanton disregard for law still is on the march. All peace-loving peoples in those nations that are still willing for the continuance of relations throughout the world on the basis of law and order will unanimously condemn this new re- turn to military force as the ar bitrater of international differ ences.
 ITO the great misfortune of the world, the present trend to force makes insecure the independent ex- istence of small nations everywhere and jeopardizes the rights of man kind to self-government. The peo- pie and the government of Fin land have a long, honorable and wholly peaceful record which has won them the respect and regard of the people and the government of the United States"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
.RADI0TELEpHONE LINKS GRUENING,
 GOV. TROY TODAY
Governor and Successor Exchange Greetings
 Over Phone

Gov. John w. Troy and Dr. Er- nest Gruening, who is to succeed him in office here next Tuesday had a conversation this morning by radiotelephone between Juneal and Seattle.
 Through arrangements made oJ Major Paul s. Edwards of the U. s Signal Corps, Dr. Gruening put the call through shortly after his ar rival in Seattle. He is sailing nortf on the Yukon tomorrow.
 After exchanging greetings, the Governor informed the Governor Designate of plans which have been made for his reception here
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
CHINA'S SUPPLY ROUTE FROM SOVIET RUSSIA FORWARDED; ALL (ENTERS ARE AIR RAIDED

HONGKONG, Dec. l. - Centers along China's 300 mile supply route from Soviet Russia were subjected last night to a severe Japanese air bombardment.
 The air raiders bombarded the route from Siam, Capital of Shensi Province, to Lanchow, Capital of Kansu Province.
 Lanchow residents spent Il hours in the dugouts as five successive raids by bombers were made over the moonlit capital during which 200 bombs caused extensive damage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
Dewey for President;
 He'll Run
District Attorney of New York Is "6Iad 10
 Make Fight

NEW YORK, Dec. 1. - District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey, 37 for mally entered the campaign today for the Republican Presidential nomination.
 He made the statement in a declaration replying to a group of State party leaders who have opened the Dewey for President headquarters.
 Dewey, when informed by his campaigners that he could carry New York, the pivotal state, easily, replied: T will be glad to make the fight
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
War Planes Swoop Over Giles Firing on De-
 fenseless People
INVADERS DROPPED
 BY pARA(HUTES NOW
Arctic Town Bombarded- Set Afire-New Regime
 Is Being Formed
tBy Associated Press)

Finland sought to stay the Iron fish of the Russian giant through a new government after being in- vaded by land, sea and air.
 Cloudy skies at first screened Hell sinki but Russan war planes roar ed down on the Capital City and su- burbs, bombing and machine gun ming.
 The Films shot down several raid- CTS.
 Fortress Bombed
 Reports from Denmark and Nor way said three Russian warships started bombing Russaroe fortress at ehu southwest extremity of Fin land while in the north the Arctic town of Liinaharmari is afire after nearly 48 hours of bombardment. Drop From Parachutes
 Advices received from Kirkenes, Norway, says Russian soldiers, drop ped by parachutes, have taken Pet sano, Finland's chief Arctic seaport. Early this morning it is estimated that 600. Finnish refugees have crossed into Norway.
 Many civilians are fleeing from Helsinki where scores are reported to have been killed yesterday by bombs.
 New Government
 A new Finnish cabinet has been formed
 Premier Aimo Cajander and his Ministry resigned despite vote of confidence.
 Cause For Invasion
 Sixteen hours after the invas- ion of Finland, the Russian govern ment issued statement that the cause of the action was because of a new armed provocation" by the Films.
 In Moscow, the Government has removed telephones from the Fin- nish Legation and passports are not obtainable.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
Batteries al Fortress Rus saroe Reported in Ef-
 fettive Smelling
GENERAL ATTACK NOW
 MADE IN NORTH, SOUTH
Principal Forts Are Rdided Ten Bombers Are
 Destroyed
(By Associated Press)

Russian armed forces renewed an extended attack on Finland today Bombing planes again swooped low over Helsinki shooting down civilians in the streets.
 Viborg and other cities were also air raided.
 North South Attacks
 Russian attacks extended from Finlands extreme Arctic tip, where soldiers are reported to have been dropped by parachutes, to import ant towns in Finland's extreme southwestern corner, Red warships have opened blasting onslaught on the strategic port of Hangoe, guarding the entrance to the Gulf of Finland.
 Fortress Replies
 Finnish defense batteries at Rus saroe fortress are reported to have sent one attacking warship to the bottom of the Gulf.
 The fortress is reported to be hold ing out tonight despite furious she'll ing from the sea and bombardment from the air.
 Air Bombardments
 Russian war planes, during today, bombed Finlands principal forts op the south coast including Viborg. large sections of which are report ed eto have been set aflame.
 Kotka, about 65 miles east of Hell snk has also been the object of intensive smelling from the air.
 Ten Russian bombers are report ed to have been shot down by ex- pert anti-aircraft gunners at vi- borg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
DOCK SPACE FOR LARGE STEAMERS
 E SOUGHT HERE
Brooklyn, New York Firms Plan 10 Send Cruise
 Ships 10 Alaska

Inquieries have been received by the City of Juneau from a Brooklyn New York shipping firm which de- sires dock facilities here for fleet of 5000 to 10000 ton cruise ships which it is planning to send to AL aska next summer.
 The big ships, carrying an average of $50 passengers each, would call at Juneau at least every two weeks and possibly every week, the letter said.
 Because of the international sit- uation, the firm is looking to large tourist business in Alaska next year, according to the letter.
 Similar inquiries have been re- ceived from the Anchor Line.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
FRENCH REPORTS

PARIS, Dec. 1.-"No action of any consequence last night" is the of ficial communique issued this morn ing by the French High Command.
 There is an unofficial report cir culated that thousands of soldiers are taking up new positions on the Western Front, extending from the far north of the line to the south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
HARD T0GET
 INFORMATION


 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Secre- tary of State Hull said today that difficulties in communication with northern Europe are hampering the State Departments efforts to get true picture of what is hap pening in Finland.
 He said that such communica- tions as have come through tell of continued and scattered mill tary activity.
 Static interference apparently is crippling the radio communication channels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
FINLAND FIGHTS ON ONE BORDER;
 RUSS REFUSED
Heavy Casualties Are h. fIitted : t6 Invading
 Tanks Blown Up

HELSINKI, Dec. 1.-Bitter fight ing continues tonight on the South eastern border where military au- thorities said the Russians have been thrown back. sustaining heavy cas- ualtieJ.
 Many Russians have been taken prisoners
 Sixteen raiding tanks have been wrecked by land mines or gunfire. the official report claims.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
Russians Moue in 7wo Directions Upon Nation
GRUENING SAYS TERRITORY NEEDS MORE SHIPS, PLANE
 SERVICE WITH THE STATES

able for lease either to existing carriers or others to fill this need.
 Tt seems paradox that all though both the Atlantic and Pa cific oceans are spanned by fast Clipper ships, still there is no regu- lar air service to Alaska. We want to hasten the day when we can have such service as much as pos sible because every months delay means a loss of commerce both to the mainland and the Territory"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
SWEDEN TO GALL
 MEN TO C0L0RS

STOCKHOLM, Dec. l.--It Is of ficially announced that Sweden will probably call up additional men to the colors in view of Russo Finn conflict.
 Aeronautical experts were called up yesterday.
 Hundreds of Swedish youths are Hooking about the Finnish Lega- ton offering to serve under the Finnish flag.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
British Send
 0utl(aII for
 NewSoIdiers
King Gives Third of Con. s1ripfion 0rders-Io
 Get Young Men

LONDON, Dec, 1.-As Europes war gave appearance of settling down to siege of men and ships Great Britain today heard the third conscription proclamation of the war from the King.
 The Royal order calls to the Crown approximately 25O,00O men between the ages of 20 and B years, who must register by December for military service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
BYINGTON RETURNING

William Byington, of the A. J. force, who has been vacationing in the south for several weeks, is a passenger aboard the North Coast for his Juneau home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
HOLIDAY MONTH
 OPENS QUIETLY
 ON WEST FRONT
Bad Weather Reported by Germans as Slowing
 Aerial Work

BERLIN, Dec. 1.-As the queer est war in history went unevent- fully into the month of holidays, quiet" was the report from all sec tors on the Western Front.
 The German High Command re- ported no activity and said bad weather is hampering aerial scout ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
ON NORTH COAST

Miss Blanche Thorgerson, book keeper for the Home Grocery, IS en- route to Jun e U on the steamer North Sea following vacation trip to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
WOMEN; CHILDREN
 KILLED BY BOMBS

HELSINKI, Dec. 1.-Police au- thorities said 30 women and chil- dren have been killed in the work ing class district this afternoon by Soviet bombs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
MISS PAUL ENROUTE

Following a vacation trip to the States, Miss Cheda Paul, accompan- jed by her niece, Beverly Powers, is returning here on the steamer North Coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01
BEAR DEPARTS ON
 pRE-SEAS0N PATROL

The Alaska Game Commission vessel Bear left early this morn ing for a preseason patrol in Southeast Alaska, with Deputy Wildlife Agent Jack Jeffery and Capt. Don Gallagher aboard. The trapping season opens December TO-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01

Both the Goth and 18th marriage anniversaries are known as dia- mond weddings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01

Portland, Oregon, is known as the Rose City, because of the pro- fusion of such flowers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01

The Pacific Northwest accounts for 35 per cent of the nations lum- Der output.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01

more than 2,500 population in the state of Nevada.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-01

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
County Will
Set Tax Rate
In Few Days

A meeting Of the Vance Board of
County Commissioners is to be held
probably the latter part of this week
or early next week to take final
action on the 1939-40 budget and
to fix the tax rate, Chairman S.
B. Rogers, of the board, said to-
day. The delay is occasioned by the
necessity of more time in preparing
the tax books to determine the total
valuation, it was explained.
The commissioners two weeks ago
adopted the new budget tentatively,
but did not close the door on the
expenditures set-up. 1t is presumed
however, that there will be little or
no change in the estimates that
have been passed upon by the
commissioners.
Mr.. Rogers is hopeful that there
will be no increase in the tax rate
which last year was 80 cents on
the $10O valuation of property. In
dications are, however, that there
will be no cut The rate is expected
to remain probably the same as for
the past year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
Work Lags
On Sewage
Plant Here
Project Was to Have
Been Completed by
Last Saturday; May
Be N e arly Two
Months More Before
It Is Finished.

Work on the new city of Hender-
son sewage disposal plant is far be-
hind schedule, and definite date for
completion Of the project cannot at
This time be set Mayor Henry 1.
Powell said today Wannamaker q
Wells. Inc, of Orangeburg, 5. e., is
the contracting firm.
The original contract, let last De-
cember. called for completion of the
work and its turning over TO the city
for use by August 10, which was
last Saturday. 1t also provided Tor
an extra month, or until some time
in September, for finishing touches
and such minor last-minute topping
off as may have been found neces-
sary. There is now no likelihood that
the project will be completed in its
entirety by mid-September, Mayor
Powell said, adding that he would
estimate date around the middle
of October for the work to be finish
ed
Some Of the delay has been oc-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22

,asioned, it was explained by the
cact that much rock was encountered
N the laying of sewage mains in
come sections near the city limits
necessitating blasting, which had moi
been anticipated. But other factors
have entered into the situation also
the mayor said.
The work is being done with the
aid of PWA funds to the extent OF
is percent of the total cost, which
S slightly upwards of $4,000. A new
disposal plant is being constructed
to the north OF the city and that will
serve much of the section west OF
the railroad. However, mains have
been laid for pumping of sewage
from the old disposal plant east OF
the city.
The city issued bonds in the sum
Of S55O0U for its part of the cost OF
the work, and with some Of that
money IS putting down d lew sewer
mains IN some parts of the city not
hitherto served.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
City Offers
For Plants
Henderson Cited as
One of Most Desir-
able Locations Any
where in State; Sur
vey and Data Com
piled by Chamber.

The city OF Henderson offers one
Of the NO. l economic opportunities
If North Carolina as a site for the
location of new industries, and
manufacturing establishments or
distribution agencies, Fred M. Allen,
Jr., secretary of the Henderson
Chamber of Commerce, said today
on completion of definite and de-
tailed survey of the community.
Pointing to the fact that the city
is only eleven hours out of New
York, and less than that from other
important eastern centerS, the
chamber secretary called attention
to the fact that Henderson is on the
Seaboard Railways main line, with
fast freight service to all sections,
and is served by bus and truck
freight concerns.
1t was also shown that there are
several available buildings easily
adaptable for many uses, and a
number Of sites where buildings
can be constructed as desired. Low
electricity charges are also avail
aple, tax rates are low, and there
is a sufficiency of help Moreover,
the climate is almost ideal, it was
pointed out.
Mr.. Aliens statement also said
chat final conferences are now
about to be held with several con-
Germs contemplating locating in the
city, and he believed these would
result in new industries coming to
Henderson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS7
See Page Four

/. Name the two principal rivers
Of Oregon?
g. Why is ship lighter when
travelling eastward than westward?
3. Who won the recent st. Paul
Open golf tournament?
a. Under which Five Year plan is
Russia now operating, first, second
Or third?
S. Are children born of Chinese
parents, domiciled in the U. S.,
American citizens?
6. Who invented the phonograph?
7. What is the nickname for mem
bers of the F. B. l.?
8. How are senior and signor pro-
nounced?
9. Why is June the traditional
month OF marriage?
10. Is Lansing the capital of
Minnesota, Wisconsin or Michigan?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
E. H. DIXON is HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

E. H. Dixon, Export Leaf Tobacco
Company buyer, was expected tc
reach his home here today from
Fayetteville, where he has been un-
dergoing treatment since Friday
night for injuries sustained in ar
automobile wreck near Fayetteville
Mrs. Dixon has been in Fayette-
vile with her husband.
Mr.. Dixon was bruised consider
ably, but not seriously hurt.
Louis Walker, of Durham, was
with Mr.. Dixon at the time of the
accident. It was not learned wheth-
er Mr.. Walker was injured or not
Details of the accident were mo-
available here.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
NEGRO IS HE[DFOR
ATTEMPT TO ENTER
Man of Many Aliases Nab
bed by Officers; Prints
Sent to Washington

Henry Whitaker, Negro, a man
of many aliases, is being held in
Vance county Jail, and is charged
with attempting to enter the home
of Mrs. j. M. Finch on Andrews ave-
nue. extension Sunday afternoon
about 3:15 o'clock.
The Negro will be given a pre-
leminary hearing tomorrow, accord
ing to police.
Mrs Finch was alone at home
when the Negro came to the door,
demanded that he be let in. Mrs.
fled, later being captured.
Finger prints Of the Negro have
'een f0"'''ar(0' to Washington, D.
c., F. B. l. office.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22

NOW-impartial scientific labora-
1N tory tests of 16 of the largest
selling brands confirm Cameps long
burning. Here is quick summary of
the report recently completed by a
leading laboratory:
4 CAMELS were found to contain
i MORE TOBACCO BY WEIGHT
than the average for the IS other Of
the largest-selling brands.
y CAMELS BURNED SLOWER
a THAN ANY OTHER BRAND
TESTED-2596 SLOWER THAN
THE AVERAGE TIME OF THE IS
OTHER OF THE LARGEST-SELL-
ING BRANDS! By burning 1870
slower, on the average, Camels give
smokers the equivalent of 5 EXTRA
SMOKES PER PACK!
= In the same tests, CAMELS HELD
~ THEIR ASH FAR LONGER than
the average time for all the other
brands.
Get cooler, milder, tastier smoking
...and more of it per pack .. in
Camels, the quality cigarette every
smoker can afford. Penny for penny,
Camels are your best cigarette buy.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
Berlin Halls Soviet
Pact Advantages
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gression pacts with all other neigh
bors Of Poland, meaning that they
will not attack Germany in case she
decides to move into Poland.
The dream of England and France
that Russia might join them in the
event of an attack on Poland by
Germany is held here to have been
shattered.
England and France may regret
that their military mission told the
Russians what they have to offer
ma military way toward an alliance
The pressure upon Roumania to
come within the Rome-Berlin axis
orbit will probably be increased
greatly now in the knowledge that
Soviet Russia still looks longingly at
BesSarabia.
Japan's flirting with a military
alliance with Germany and Italy is
at least temporarily ended.
Adolf Hitler definitely said in his
Reichstag speech of April % that his
one-time offer to content himself
with Danzig and a., German-con-
trolled corridor through the corri-
dor" to East Prussia died when
Poland rejected it. It, therefore, is
highly unlikely, in the German view,
that Hitler now will be inclined to
accept Poland's readiness-if such
develops as the result of last nights
developments-to agree
to these earlier terms.
Hitler has an inexorable way OF
'sraising the ante. His whole con-
duct of the past justifies this asser-
ton
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
Price Range SIS to
$40 for Opening
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quality was reported off slightly from
last years prices.
The average for the first hours
-ales on the Kinston market was es-
timated unofficially at between $15
and $16 per hundred. The board of
trade estimated an opening break Of
100000 pounds. Offerings were
mostly low, medium grades, with a
sprinkling of tips. WarehOusemen
said the market was strengthened a
great deal after the first hour. Far
mers regarded prices as fair, grade
for grade.
A price average of $20.21 was
chalked up during the first hour OF
sales at the Smithfield market. A
total of 5,428 pounds were sold for
S3,t2864. Prices ranged from SIS to
$29, and medium grade lugs and com
mon tips predominated. With 7OO,-
900 pounds in the warehouses, Of
ficials said floors might not be clear
ed until Thursday. Farmers generally
were satisfied with prices, and nc
tags were turned.
At Greenville. the quality OF Of
ferings was below expectations anC
prices for the first hours sales aver
aged unofficially SIS. per hundred
Prices ranged from SO to $28. Offer
ings consisted mainly Of rough tip
and washed out lugs, with a scatter
ing of better grades. Farmers seem
ed satisfied with prices, and virtual
ly no tags were turned.
The first $4,000 pounds at Rock.
Mount brought an average estimat
ed at $14, but officials predicted tn
days average would be not less thai
SIG. Offerings totaled 100000
pounds President A. 0. Thomas, Q
the tobacco board of trade, said tn
quality appeared to be better than
year ago. The highest price was
the rate OF S26.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1889
DIR. PARHAM MOVES
HIS OFFICE HERE

DR.. Albert H., Parham, local os-
teopathic physician, who has been
dividing his time between his Ok
ford and Henderson office, will now
devote all of his time to the Hen
derson office, having recently moY-
ed with his family to Henderson
from his former home IN Granville
county.
DR.. Parham is a nephew of Horace
Hood, former resident, Of Henderson
and is we'll connected both here and
in Granville county.
Mrs. Parham is the former Helen
Baugh, of Petersburg, Va. They have
two sons, Billy and Bobby, who viii
enter school here in September.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
MRS. ROGERS LEAVES
COUNTY AGENT OFFICE

Mrs. Marion Rogers, who has
been employed in the office of J.
w. Sanders, county agent, has re-
signed her position here to accept a
position as stenographer in the Of
flee of A. W. Graham, Jr., clerk of
Granville court in Oxford.
Mrs. Rogers position in the
county agents office has been filled
by Mrs. Julia Currin Read.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
Three Rivers On
Rampage In the East
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at Smithficld. The Weather Bureau
said the streams would reach 20 feet,
six over flood stage, at Goldsboro, by
Thursday afternoon.
The Cape Fear appeared to have
reached a crest of 30 feet, ten feet
above flood stage, at ElizabethtoWn
yesterday afternoon.
A crest of 38 to 80 feet was pre-
dicted for the Roanoke at Weldon
by tonight. The flood stage there is
81 feet
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-22
Bumper Yields Reported
For Most of N. c. Crops
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peanuts, oats, barley, and rye show
an indicated production increase.
Mann said that a sign of progress
in crop production in North Caro-
lima is comparison Of average
yields for the ten-year period, 1927
SO, with the indicated yields for
1899. The 1926 average tobacco
yield was 753 pounds; this year it
is expected 10 be $40 pounds. The
ten-year average cotton yield was
274 pounds Of lint; this year it is
expected to be 300 pounds. Peanut
yields increased from 1929 pounds
Of luts n the I927-36 period 10 ,150
pounds in 1898; corn from 18 to 20
bushels; wheat from 1914 10 III
bushels; and barley from 17.8 TO 20
bushels.