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Evening star., 1939-01-18
Hopkins Wins
Committees
Approval, 1876
Vote Follows Party
Lines, With Bailey
Excused From Poll
BACKGROUND

Principal target OF attack in
the ranks OF NelD Dealers. Harry
L. Hopkins, former head OF the
Works Progress administration,
1Dds sWorn in as Secretary OF
Commerce on Christmas eUe, sue
ceeding Daniel c. Roper. The OPP
position TO Mr.. Hopkins has CEN
tered on political activities in
the w. P. A. during the recent
campaign.
Evening star., 1939-01-18

(See SPAIN, Page A-4.0
Evening star., 1939-01-18

(See WEATHER, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1939-01-18

(See TAXES. Page A-3D
Evening star., 1939-01-18
Insurgents Advance
With Seizure Of
Highway Junction
Pons, Key Road Point, Is
Reported Captured
By Franco
BACKGROUND

Spanish insurgents began driue
toWard Barcelona last month, and
since then hare driuen Wedge
deep into parts OF Catalonia still
held by LoydliSt forces. Saturday
rebels had driuen to 1Cithin 81
miles OF provisional capital at one
point. Tortosa and Torragona, on
coast. haze fallen to insurgents,
and big retreat has been under
1cdy to second line OF defense
> around Barcelona.
Evening star., 1939-01-18
Bond Welcomes Daniels

(See HOPKINS, Page A-3
Evening star., 1939-01-18

(See DEFENSE, Page AS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
BLOOD TEST CoNvICTs DRIVER

The blood test method to prove
intoxica ton of driver involved in
an auto accident is receiving atten-
ton of safety directors in many cit
les and states.
A conviction on a granddaughter
charge, determined, on blood test
evience, is reported by the Associat-
ed Press carrying a Webster City,
Iowa, date line of November 20.
Apparently the defense attorney
did not combat the reliability of the
blood evidence, but argued that by
such method the defendant in eff
feet was forced to testify against
himself. If that is the most valid
objection to- this method of definite
ly determining drunkenness, the
blood test bids fair to give enforce
ment officers a powerful weapon in
their efforts to deal effectively with
the drunk driver" problem.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
FACTS ABOUT WOMEN!

They always make interesting
reading, probably because no two
people are impressed in the same
manner by the same set CT facts,
or by the same woman. Therefore,
a new book called, ''The Woman's
Almanac" edited by women and
published by the Oquaga Press, Inc.
New York, strikes new note. The
old World Almanac had facts ON
everything from soup to- nuts, in
Guiding something ON women, but
the Woman's Almanac confines it.
self to women.
So il anybody is interested in
knowing something about women:
their tastes, their activities. their
accomplishments, their looks, their
beauty secrets, why they do this and
why they do that, this new book
will satisfy lot of curiousity. even
IL 1t doesn't answer the particular
question. you would like to ask
about one particular woman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
THE DRINK BILL

If the several reports OF the var
ious phases of the American hquor
traffic are to be credited, the United
States annual drink bill is far IN
excess of all estimates thus Tar
made of the amount spent by the
people of the nation for intoxicat-
ing beverages.
Estimates of the United States
drink bill in 1887 ran from $3,5OO,-
900, 900 to $5,0OO,000,OOO, one estl-
mate being has high as $6,OOO,0oo'-
900. These estimates evidently were
all made by taking the amount Oh
Intoxicating liquors of various KINDS
consumed and estimating the aver
age price of the different types OF
liquors. The price, however, varies
so greatly between the lowest type
of liquor shops and the most luxurl-
GUS cocktail rooms that it is the
natural tendency for such hgures
to be exceedingly conservative.
The figures indicate that the
people of the United States are now
spending for intoxicants more than
any other nation on the face on the
earth.-Ernest H. Cherrington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
FEDERAL HOUSING

Evidence of the widespread pub
lie acceptance of the Federal Hous-
ing Administration insured mort
gage system in Maryland is shown
by marked gains in small nome NOR
tgages accepted for insurance by
the Baltimore Office of the FILA
during 1888. Gains in number OF
mortgages accepted over 1887 were
approximately 81 percent while the
increase in dollar amount was 70
percent, Kent r. Mullikin, State
Director said today.
Utilization of the restored property
credit plan was also shown by the
1888 records. An aggregate of s.,
817 modernization notes was insur-
ed during the year, involving 81
430,425 for additions, alteration
and repairs to real property through
out the state. The figure is all the
more impressive Mr.. Mullikin point
ed out, as the property i'm
provement plan was not put
into operation until late last Feb
IudIy. A0 OIl6 PlOPOlty LII
provement credit plan, provided by
the National Housing Act, expired
on April L, 1887, and was restored
by Congress on February 8, 1888.
1.-THE passage of amendments t.
the National Housing Act last Feb
ruary'', Mr.. Mullikin said, "unGoubt
eddy may be credited to a great extent
for the large gains in insurance vol
ume shown by our 1888 records
The amendments materially expand
ed the operation of the insured
mortgages system and made home
ownership more more widely avail
able to the general public.
Under the provisions of the
amendments the FILA now in
sures mortgages of 5,40O or less OIL
newly constructed ower-occupied
homes which are made up to 80
percent of the FILA valuation of the
property instead of the usual 500
Further convenience was provided
by allowing 25 years instead of the
usual 20, as the maximum paymen
period on mortgages in this cate
CORY.
The amendments also reduce fin
ancing costs by eliminating the an
nual service charge on insured
mortgages. All these factors have
played a part in stimulating FIJI
business during 1898 in the Balti-
more area"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
Treasury's Foreign Policy

Events move rapidly in Washing
ton. In it's jittery atmosphere a
calm Senator warns that our Gov
eminent is cultivating "holy war
spirit''-a remark that deserves to
De hung ON the time-copy-hook for
future reference.
Secretary OF the Treasury Nor
genthau appearing before a special
Senate Committee failed to give de-
Unite data concerning the purchases
of silver from Mexico and other ma
Cions. Under the direction of Con-
gress," Mr.. Morgenthau said, 1.-The
Treasury buys each day all the sill
YER offered 1T. We have no way of
knowing the origin of that silver. !"
Naturally the United States keeps
books and those books must show
now much silver the United States
bought from Mexico. Also how much
Chinese silver, and the reduced
amounts as China is diminished
by warfare. But it is now said that
we are still being flooded with
Chinas silver, although through an
other medium. Japan, moving it's
way through North China, has seiz-
ed the remaining silver supplies OF
that country, and it is Japan, an
Eastern totalitarian state, not China,
that is new reaping the benefits OF
our silver purchase policy. This may
explain Mr.. Morgenthaus vague
ness in not knowing the origin OF
the foreign silver purchased by the
United States Treasury when press
ed for details by Senator King.
Mexico confscates American and
British-owned oil and barters it to
the Western Worlds totalitarian
states. Our silver purchases are a
great aid in making this possible,
as it furnishes much needed revenue
TO bolster Mexico's shaky financial
structure.
Secretary Morgenthau would per-
form a service to his country if he
would explain the Treasurys incon-
sistencies OF silver purchases and
leave the determination of the
foreign policy of our Government
with the State Department, where
it belongs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

The "most referred to" book in
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
and the District of Columbia, territory
served by The Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Companies, is the
telephone directory, more than 1885,
900 copies of which were delivered to
subscribers in these areas during the
past year.
The average subscriber is more or
less familiar with the fact that his
action in picking up the receiver of
his telephone automatically sets in
motion part of the gigantic plant and
large operating force which the Bell
System must necessarily maintain in
order to furnish the. high grade of
service which it does. Probably few
subscribers, however, have any concep-
tion of the magnitude of work involved
in compiling, printing and distributing
the telephone directories which aid
them in securing prompt and efficient
service on their calls.
The telephone directory is not
merely book of numbers, but very
definite part of the worlds great
person-to- person communication serv-
ice. 1t is information" at glance
and is used millions of times daily. 1t
is not merely many pages of paper
carving the alphabetical and CLASH
fed listings and telephone numbers of
the community it serves, but neces-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
LEST WE REGRET
Is experience the best teacher?

Is experience the best teacher?
Where automobiles accidents are
concerned, experience is the best
teacher only when it is somebody
elses experience, according to a new
booklet entitled Lest We Regret"
just issued by The Travellers Insur-
ance Company, of Hartford, Conn.
The booklet presents comprehen-
sive analysis, based on official re-
ports from the 48 states, of the
facts about accidents in which 32,-
900 persons were killed and more
than million were injured last
year.
1.-THE experience of losing his life
is wasted on the driver or pedes-
trian killed in an automobile acct
dent" the foreword states. 1.-THE
experience of months in hospital
cot or of weeks in law court is
costly tuition for ones education in
safety. If we wish to avoid these
dire costs, we must apply the ex-
perience of others to ourselves"
The experience of the thousands
who had to learn their lesson the
hard way in 1898 brings to light
many interesting facts such as the
following:
Exceeding the speed limit was re-
sponsible for 1915 per cent of the
deaths and rs per cent of the in
juries. Despite a decrease in fatal
tiles in 1898 compared with 1887,
the percentage caused by speed
went up.
Almost "a per cent of the driv
ers involved in fatal accidents were
male and only six per cent female.
More than "a per cent of the fatal
accidents occurred in clear wealth
err, and N per cent happened when
the road surface was dry.
More were killed on Sunday than
on any other day of the week, while
the heaviest injury toll came on Sat
urday. More persons were killed be-
tween seven and eight p. m. than
at any other hour.
Almost 43 per cent of all victims
trians Almost half of all pedes-
trians killed we're either crossing
between intersections or walking on
rural highways.
The insurance company will dis
tribute two million copies of the
booklet this year in the interest of
highway safety. Single copies or
quantities are available through the
company or any of it's agents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
UNITED STATES SENATE
Committee On
Territories and Insular Affairs

February %, 1889
Dear Mr.. Editor:
In view of the fact that l have
been grossly misrepresented in some
quarters in connection with The
indicators movement which I start
ed, respectfully request that, in all
fairness to me, y-u publish the con-
tents of this letter.
l wish to briefly state the aims
of this program:
/. Keep America Out of War by
enacting strict neutality
laws; staying clear OF foreign
political entanglements and
embroilments; and stop med
ding in the internal affairs
of other nations.
2. Danish All Foreign "Isms",
(Nazism, Fascism, and Com
munism.)
8. Stop All immigration For The
Next Ten Years, or until such
time as all of our IDLE are
re-emplcyed.
4. Register and Fingerprint All
Aliens in order that we may
ascertain the number of al
lens in the United States and
where located.
s.. Deport All Criminals and I'm
desirable Aliens and expel
those here illegally or thos +,
who arrived legally and have
remained illegally.
The word "Vindicators'' merely
designates these who are participat-
ing in this nationwide patriotic
movement to bring about enactment
of legislation to carry out the OBJ
jectives stated above. Any America IL
citizen, regardless of race, Iolittca
affiliation or religious creed, may
become member of the Vindicstors
There is no initiation fee, nor are
there any dues.
am of the opinion that those who
have bitterly condemned this move
ment have done so without having
learned facts. If there are any OPP
ponents to the above program l
would like their objections, and I
would appreciate those in sympathy
with the program writing me so
that 1 may have the benefit Of their
cooperation and encouragement.
With the interest of all Ameri-
cans in mind we have adopted the
slogan, Our Citizens, Our Country,
First"
Respectfully yours,
Robert R. Reynolds, U.S.S.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
HIGHEST FIRE LOSSES IN FIVE
YEARS

The fire demon is on the rampage
again in America. Losses are highest
in five years. More homes are going
up in smoke. More business estab-
lishments are giving up to their arcn
enemy-fire. And this means that
more workmen are losing their jobs
In eight of the twelve months OF
the past year there was a definite
increase in the fire losses. For 1888,
the National Board of Fire Under
writers reports an increase OF more
than $17,OO0,0O0 over 1897.
With such record, no one has
the right to think that fire will
never reach them or their loved
ones. Take steps to Danish this de-
structive force before it is too late.
The best way is through informa-
ton and eternal vigilance. Search
out the fire dangers in your home
and place of business and eliminate
them. Then be on guard continually
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
PREPARATION OF TELEPHONE DIRECT
DRIES In E. AND P. AREA IS HUGE TASK
Nearly Three Million Pounds of Paper Consumed to
Print 1,238,OOO Copies in So Separate Editions

sity to the business and social life Of
every city.
There were SO different editions Of
the telephone directory printed in
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
and the District of Columbia during
1888. More than 1,23S,O0O copies of
the various editions of the directories
were printed in these areas during the
year. These SO editions contained
more than 8S5,7O0 listings ON lila
pages, 2,242 of which were in the
classified section.
To the printc-s who make the books
it is a highly specialized job that must
be completed swiftly and according to
specified schedules. To the managers
and the delivery forces it necessitates
accuracy in placing new directories
promptly before every subscriber.
There are always a large number Of
new listings in the latest telephone
directories and many changes, there
fore the telephone companies urge you
to consult your new directories when
you make calls.
In printing all of the telephone
directories issued by The Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Companies in
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
and the District of Columbia each year
more than 1901 900 pounds of white
paper, 100000 pounds of yellow
paper for the classified section and
100000 pounds of paper for the covers
of the books are consumed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
SENATORS BACK GOVERNORS
CONSERVATION PLAN

ADMINISTRATORS n the Senate
Thursday afternoon forced-and
won-a test on Governor O'Conor's
conservation program.
The backing of the executive on
his proposal to separate game ana
sport fishing conservation problems
from those involved in commercial
use of the States resources was ex-
pressed by 2 to l vote by the
Senators.
The method by which this vote OF
confidence was accorded the GOV
ernor-and at the same time his
critics were condemned-was most
unusual procedure in the Legisia-
ture.
Senator Philip H. Dorsey (Dem.,
St. Mary's), chairman OF the Sen
ate's Committee ON the Chesapeake
Bay and It's Tributaries, was respoh-
sible for the spontaneous demon
stration of the O'Conor strength on
the conservation question.
Without consulting the Governor
or. as a matter of fact, the admins
tration floor leader, he proposed d
resolution pledging one hundreo
per cent. cooperation with the Gov
ernor's plan and severely condemn
ing "the press of Baltimore" 1or
misrepresenting the facts in the
conservation fight
The Governor proposed to put
conserve ton policy of the State INTO
two categories and under commls-
sions interested in each phase.
To supervise the commercial hsh-
eries-oysters, crabs and fishing IN
the tidewater areas-he would name
a commission of practical watermen
who would be paid for their services.
For the supervision of upland
game and stream fishing OF the
purely game and sports type, ne
would create a commission OF sports
men whose interest in conservation
would be sufficient to have them
serve without remuneration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10
POLITICAL RESOLUTIONS DON'T
CURE
]. E. Jones

Washington, D. c., March I'm
Washington, as in other large cities,
the mansions, big houses, and ex-
pensive habitations, have become too
costly for even the rich to maintain.
Blocks of these once-enchanted spots
are being converted into Govern
ment and other office buildings.
Others have become rooming houses.
or been cut up so that many per-
sons or families can live together
for economy sake.
The character of whole sections of
the residential parts of Washington,
street after street changes
for the worse. Apartment houses are
plentiful, and make up in attractive
ness for much that has gone with
the wind" in old homes.
With the percentage of Washing
ton living off Government payrolls,
it is rich city. Still, more than two
million dollars are required fer its
Community Chest, plus the usual
public relief expenses or Other cities.
Strange as it is to relate, the facts
remains that rich Washington has
as large proportion of. poor as
other cities. Unfortunately, there
are no cities of milk and honey
left in our country. The rich and
poor rub elbows, and both sets growl
at new sets of political resolu-
tons" which they seem to agree
are the cause of most of their
troubles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

In the National Capital and else
where the answer to business con-
ditions is recognized as laying in
the lap of demands for goods thai
are manufactured, produced and
sold. There are some indications tina.
are very hopeful in this direction
and since no industry gets to the
heart of the country like that OF
automobiles, stress is laid by fin
ancial publications, and in statistic
al reports, on the fact that the last
quarter of 1898 was prosperous one
for General Motors. In fact the com
pany gained about 81 per cent Oh
its years net in the last three
months of the year. Since the first
of January business Of the corpora
ton has kept up in way to indi.
cate two things-an improved ma
tional condition and satisfaction in
the 1889 models.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

md the Western Worlds Fair gets
under way in fine shape, thus escap-
ing dangers of being eclipsed by
New York's big show.
San Francisco ushers in the In
.ernational Golden Gate Exposition
with $4,000 visitors who are thrill
I'D at the sights of the Western
expo. One way, for those who can
lfford ito get away from the
political, and war hysteria that
sweeps the country, will be to go
and see both Fairs this fair year of
1899.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

One interesting phase OF the year
Just closed was the growth OF the
agricultural marketing cooperatives-
This continued a trend that has been
strongly in force for two decades.
1t would take many pages to- list
the achievements of this organized
marketing movement. 1t can be said
with all justice that it has done
more than anything else to place
the craft of farming on sound and
business-like basis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

Milk can be quickly cooled, and
kept cool, in homemade insulated
cooling tanks like the one pictured
above Farmers can easily and
economically construct their own
cooling tanks with farm tools and
ordinary experience.
Insulated on bottom, all sides and
cover. the cooling tanks are adapt
able to water flow. ice cooling and
electric refrigeration.
With this type of cooling tank
correct temperatures are secured
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

with any method of refrigeration
and in winter the insulation also
provides protection against freez-
ing. The satisfactory control OF
temperature made possible with
this cooler enables farmers to meet
important requirements of milk
ordinances with a small invest
ment.
The type of insulation used in the
construction of the tank illustrated
can be obtained from lumber deal
ers everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

The sitdown strike, one OF the
most nefarious schemes ever devils
ed by leaders of organized labor
10 force acceptance of their de-
mands, has been out-lawed by de-
.cision handed down by the United
states Supreme Court,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

A financial note says that money
easier. Perhaps it goes that way,
out it doesn't seem to come any
EASIER
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

A typical family is one in which
everybody is to obusy to answer tbs
)hone but all stop to listen while one
talks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

Be as honest as you can, otherwise
your patrons win purchase their
canned goods elsewhere,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

The blunt man often makes the
most cutting remarks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

The Social Security Board get 80
applications every minute Of the
year fc.p accounting numherN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

Tears are the war cry of an angry
woman. s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

East is East, and West is West
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-23
Bank Depositors to Get
Another Kick in Pants
(Continued from rage One)

\OO1LI1lll0u
interest rates again and must stop
paying interest on small accounts?
The answer is easy The banks do
not want any more deposits or de-
pOSitOrS.
Why do they not want more de-
posits? Because they cannot invest
money with safety and get a suf-
ficient return to pay 2 or 1-2 per
cent on their deposits. There are on
ly a few ways in which banks can
invest their money bonds, real es-
tate, and commercial loans. Just
glance at these outlets for banks
money and you will see that they
have no choice but to cut their in
tereSt rates.
Good $1,000 bonds, for instance,
carrying coupon of 3 1-2 per cent,
are selling for $1100. This means
that banks have to pay a $10O per-
MUM for the privilege of investing
their money at 3 1-2 per cent. Banks
have been discouraged from MAX
ing real estate loans except through
the FHA. Even here interest rates
are being cut to 1-2 and 4 IA per
cent. If bank can loan money to a
good reputable business concern on
a short term basis at two per cent
it is lucky AS far as government
bonds are concerned, banks are for
tunate if they can get one per cent
return.
The next question is: Why are
these interest rates so low? In the
first place, the banks have more cash
on hand than they ever had in their
history. In the second place, with the
exception of the government, no one
wants to borrow this money. How
ever, there are so many banks and
other institutions crazy to gobble up
every new government loan that the
returns on government bonds are at
all-time historical low. Money rates
on business loans are extremely easy
because business men do not need to
borrow money-they are not expand
ing nor are they starting new bust