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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
j. s. Sells
"A Planes
To Finland
Need Of Them by
Navy Not Imperative
Now; Credit For Pur-
chase Advanced by
Government; Hug G
Supplies E in g
Bought Here.

Washington. Dec. 19-(AP)-
Officials discloeed today that "A
high speed fighting planes being
manufactured for the navy will be
sold to Finland.
The army and navy Joint aero
nautical board approved the sale
after a navy report that immediate
delivery of the craft to the navy
was not imperative. and that an
improved model was available.
The planes being manufactured
by the Brewster Aeronautical Cor
poration, Long Island City, N. Y,
were designed for use both on land
or to operate from an aircraft car
rier They were said to be superior
in major respects to the bulk Of the
navy and army planes already in
service in this country, and to the
fighting craft sold to France.
Finland was able to obtain Amer
ican-made planes only by official
intervention, it seems. since the
principal American manufacturers
are sWamped with American mill
tary orders and foreign contracts.
1t was said. however, that no plane
actually delivered to either the
army or the navy would be trans
ferred to Finland or any other for
eign country.
Finnish officials, meanwhile. are
negotiating for the purchase in this
country Of more than $4,000 gas
masks, machine guns and small
arms ammunition, as Wall as NOM
military supplies of all kinds, to be
financed by S1O,0O0,OO0 creults ad-
vanced by the Reconstruction FL
nance Corporation and the Export
Import Bank.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
Ernie Haas, Boxer, Admits
Staying German Consul

New York, Dec. 19-(AP)-John
J. Ryan, assistant chief Ct police in
spectors, announced today that Ernie
Haas, %, boxer, had been arrested
in Toronto, Candada, for the killing
Of DR.. Walter Engelberg, secretary
Of the German consulate here.
Ryan said Haas acknowledged he
beat Engelberg to death in his Brook
lyn home on December 5. Haas state
ment, Ryan said, was made to Cap
tain Frank Balls, Brooklyn detective
A woman, Ryan said, unwittingly
led to Haas arrest. The woman went
to a Brooklyn department store to
buy some toys. While she was being
waited On, she talked with a sales
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
Erskine Smith
To Be Serious
Contender
In the Sir Waller Hotel
Daily ijISpaT,n %urcau
Py HENRY AVERHL.

RE eigh Dec Announcement
+ State Senator Erskine Smith
Dring- North Cardinals Democratic
lieutenant governor field up to a
x where the candidates can have
bride game or can sing Sweet
define As q quartet if they SO de-
Tre Albemarle man, who was
e-loent pro TEN Of the 1889 Sen
has now formally declared his
re IS move up from the Num-
3 to the Number position in
Heel officialdom. His announce
Wa properly timed to break
home town paper, the Stanly
and Press.
Is sued no long, detailed state
Of principles. but contented
alf with declaring, after the
clause Of intention, IF nom
ted ard elected it will be my
ION to discharge the duties Of
nigh office fairly and impair
to all, having in mind at all
the best interest of North
ina and its entire citizenship"
entry gives the other three
ed candidates, L. A. Martin OF
d-on, w. W. Neal, Of Mcdowell.
Reg Harris of Person, something
to worry about, as there are
dications anywhere that the
candidacy will be other than
ioaS threat to all and sundry
opponents
has had a long legislative ca
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
Large Pressure Groups -
lJndeclared On Governor

Coil lobby, ca Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton, ca Grange, 60 Power, 60
tobacco interests, Cd League Of Mu-
inequalities, (8) Association of Coun-
ty Commissioners, (9) the railroads,
NO) truck operators, CID labor and
G2) bankers and insurance men.
That's not full list by any means,
as there might we'll be added the
Merchants Association, Fair Tax
League paul Leonard), beer inter
ests, bottlers, druggists and many
others. Almost all Of them main
tain permanent or semi-permanent
Hobbies and all of them have parti-
cular axes to grind around about
election time.
Also excluded from the lists so
far are the State agencies which,
come election year, are too often
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MOTOR LINE GIVEN
RIGHT TO PURCHASE

Charlotte, Dec 19-(AP)-An
Interstate Commerce Commission
order received today at the motor
carrier bureau office here author
izedM atthias & Company, of. Wash
ington, NJ c., motor truck line oper-
ator. to buy the operating rights
Ct Whitley Transfer Company, of
Zeblulon. The purchase price was
not stated.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
One Trawler
Sunk, our
Are Attacked


London, Dec. 19-(AP)-Captain
David Switzerland, Of the 185-ton
British fishing trawler Active, today
reported his ship was sunk by an
''aerial torpedo' fired by one Of sew
eral German war planes raiding ship
ping off the British coast. Four other
small ships were attacked.
One CT the Active crew was miss
ing, and three Of the 373-ton British
traWler Etruria's crew were killed.
The Etruria did not sink, but was
lowed to d Scottish port badly dam
aged.
Capt9in Switzerland said that can
aerial torpedo landed in the water
beside us and hit under the water
line. Seven bombs aimed at Us fell
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19

girl about the Engelberg case, and
mentioned Haas name and the fact
that she was going to Toronto. The
sale girl notified the store manage
ment. Police were called and the Wo-
man was trailed.
First reports the Engelberg house
might have been used for espionage
activities brought J Edgar Hoover,
head Of the Federal Bureau of In
vestgation to New York, but he
quickly withdrew from the case, APP
parently satisfied the reports were
baseless.
Ryan said today that Haas, in de-
scribing the crime, insisted he killed
Engelberg because the secretary's be-
havior became offensive.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
Daily dispatch Euroan,
In the Vi. Walter Hotel
= HENRY AVERILL

sh, Dee. 19-An interesting
II the coming gubernatorlal
gn is going to be watching
he various "pressure groups
bout the matter Of choosing up
y ar only the most vague gener-
ton about the likes and dislikes
these groups can be INDUCED ln'
DIT one Of them has yet definitely
unreservedly selected its faV-
W
ncn any prediction on the course
Tie campaign is attempted now
E it is almost imperative TO know
II course will be adopted by such
,qiZ0tiOns as:
United Dry Forces, CD N. e.
roieum Industries COMMITTEE
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
Oil Freigshter OF
Germany on Coast

Fort Landerdalo, Fla. DEC. 19.
-(AP)-Coast guard headquar-
ters reported today an oil freigh-
ter believed to be German was
entering the harbOr at Port
EVERGLADES, apparently with
British cruiser in pursuit.
Lieutenant ]. w. Nalin, execu-
tive officer of the coast guard
base. said he had kept the two
vessels under observation since
nid~mOrning. Shortly after noon,
he left in a coast guard board to
establish their identity.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
E1eeler Says West
I . Go Republican
\ itf1out 4 Liberal
m Belt Decidedly
eainst Reciprocal
ade Program, Mon
tsaa Senator Says Al
te Trip; Silent on
Gamers Candidacy.

-tan. Dee. 19.-(AP)-Sen-
eeler Democrat. Montana,
western speaking trip,
the opinion today that
would vote the Repub-
et unless the Democrats
liberal" for President.
the people in the west
ou of q liberal Democrat" "
a.ar who has indicated that
seek the party nomination
Roosevelt does not run.
Vote fol a Republican
for a reactionary Dem
u~a then natural tendency
with the Republican party,
ean see no reason to change
NatiNe Democrat is nom
odd reporters that the
definitely opposed to the
trade program. He ex-
opinion that it was both
and economic mistake"
~ It's continuance at the
II OF Congress.
cans. he said: are making
aDital OF opposition to the
gram in the west, "giving
sue on which they can ap-
distressed farm population.
le made no comment on
resident Gamers announce
hat he is a candidate for the
cratic nomination.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
Tonnage Lost
During War
Near Million
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
The sinking of four more
ships today sent the known
total of tonnage losses of all
nations hurtling toward the
million mark as Germany I'M
leashed series of plane at
tacks on small fishing trawIers.
German planes, using aerial
tOrpedOes, attacked the fleet of
British traWlers in the North
Sea, sinking one and damaging
four others.
Destruction of the British
frcightcr City OF Kobe, 4,373
Continued on Page Fourl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
u. S. ATTORNEY FOR
WEST HEART VICTIM

Asheville, Dec. 19.-(AP)-
Marcus Erwin, United States dis
trict attorney of the Western
North Carolina district, was
found dead in his room in a hotel
here today. He was &c. Few de-
tails were available. Belief was
expressed that Erwin's death was
due to heart attack or other
natural causes.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-19
Uruguay To
Hold German
Supply Ship

MonteVideo, Dec. 19-(AP)-The
Uruguayan government today took
a step toward internment of the sup
ply ship Tacoma, which carried oil
supplies intended for the Inflated
battleship Admiral Graf Spec be-
fore battle with three British
cruisers sent her to her doom.
Government vessels escorted the
Tacoma from an outer harbor an
chorage to an inner basin, where she
must pass between two narrow
breakWaters, and under the guns Of
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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-03-24
WORKERS SHOULD OBTAIN
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Persons who plan TO seek employ
ment in construction and other lines
which hire new workers in the spring
and summer seasons should obtain so
cial security numbers before looking
for jobs. This advice was given by
John f. Ballenger, manager of the so-
cial security board field office in De
trOit -.
Many employers now demand that
NEW workers produce social security
numbers before going to work.
Ii is usually more convenient for
worker 10 get his number before apply
ing for a job than il is for him TO re-
turn TO the office for this purpose.
1t is suggested that every one who
takes a new jOb present his social
security number 10 his employer, as
the latter must report this number
when he pays the tayes which are i'm
posed under the old age insurance sys-
TEN. Even where workers are employ
ed for only few days, as is often the
case in construction and other lines,
the number should be given to the EN-
plOyer, to make sure the worker re
|ceives full credit for deductions made
from his pay under the old age insur-
ance plan.
The Detroit social security Office, in
the Federal building, serves the coun-
ties OF Wayne and Monroe.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-03-24
KELLY TO CUT COST
OF ISSUING PLATES

In line with former Governor Fitz-
gerald's program OF strict economy i'm
government Harry 4. Kelly has es-
tablished a new system of license
plate distribution in the Detroit area
which he believes will save nearly one
hundred thousand dollars in twelve
month period.
Kelly placed twelve Detroit branch
Offices ON salary basis instead VI
fees on February ] and ON March IL
issued figures showing saving of
nearly 81 900 over the same period I'm
1898 This change in policy will be
confined to the Detroit area only"
Kelly said There survey disclosed
branch Office managers being paid "a
high as 5000 in the rush period I'm
February. We are now paying salaries
to managers Of these branches and L
believe the public will welcome this
huge saving"
On March IL Kelly els,-ed four DE
troit branches completely and said
that all Others e1celi. the main Office
on Cass avenue would eventually he
closed and new system of distribu-
ton soon annsnnced that will serve
the public better than ever In the past,
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-03-24
Charles A. Swaby. Attorney
Wyandotte Savings Bank Bldg.
WyandOtte, Mich.
0fR 72O


STATE OF MICHIGAN, County OF
Wayne-ss At session Of the Pro-
bate Court for said County Of Wayne,
held at the Probate Court room In the
City of Detroit, on the seventeenth
day of March in he year one thousand
nine hundred and thirty mine. Present
Patrick III. OBrien, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF
ISADORE j GLOBIS, deceased John
Z, McInerney, special administrator Of
said estate, having rendered to this
court his first and final account in
said matter. 1t is ordered, that the
ninth day of May, next at ten o'clock
in the forenoon at said Court room be
appointed for examining and allowing
said account. And it is further order
ed, that copy of this order be pub
iiShed three Successive weeks previous
to- said time of hearing, in the Wyan-
dotte Herald. newspaper printed and
circulating in said County OF Wayne.
PATRICK II. O'BRIEN,
Judge OF Probate
"a true copy
EVERETT BRUCE,
Deputy Probate Register 12w3
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-03-24
L.abadis> Wins
Place On Ticket

AT Detroit on Tuesday, Circuit
Judge Homer Ferguson issued a writ
of certiorar declaring John X. Laba-
die a winner for the nomination for
clerk Of EcOrse township at the March
6 primary election.
On the initial counting of the ballots,
the township election board gave the
nomination to John NJ. Smith, incum-
bent, but in a recount, asked by Laba-
die, it was found that 1S4 Democratic
ballots had not been properly initiated.
Judge Ferguson declared the uninitial-
ed ballots illegal, the resulting recount
giving the nomination to Labadie by
"A votes.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-03-24

David Mcfarland, Chairman
Katherine kashynski
Katherine Dunn
May ]. Clark
Anna Zaleski
Chester Masiak
Albert j. Baier
Seventeenth Precinct
Felix Ewald, Chairman
Henry J. Przedworsld
Iene Lybik
Caroline Turski
Leonard Kowalewskn
Thomas TO0mey
John d.. Mara
Eighteenth Precinct
Alex Zyjewski, Chairman
Pauline Ulevich
Frank A. SymewSk
Herman Schave
VictOlia Rauchman
Stella Marynowski
Helen Wroblewski
l move the adoption OF the forego-
ing resolution.
Councilman Louis w. Benin
Supported by Councilman Wagar.
Yeas: COuncilmen George Benin.
Louis Benin, BrOhl, Kreger. Mason,
Wagar.
Nays: None
Adjournment
Motion 10 adjourn at $50 r. NJ. by
Louis Benin, supported by
kreger.
Yeas: Oouncilmen George Benin.
Louis Benin. Brehl, Kreger, Mason.
Wagar.
Nays: None.
LAWRENCE J. LaCOURSE,
Civ Clerk
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
J. R. HICKMAN, PIONEER OF
ALASKA, dies SUDDENLY AT
kET(H|kAN; HERE since SO

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Aug. o.
James Robert Hickman, 10, who
died suddenly at 2.45 o'clock yes
terday afternoon as the result of
an attack of the heart, had been a
resident of Alaska for nearly SIS
years.
Dr. Phillip Won Phul, of Seattle,
was flying to Ketchikan to treat
Hickman and arrived early last eve
ming but too late.
Hickman early yesterday, when
he was having trouble with his heart,
said: II have licked this thing be-
fore and I'll do it again"
Survivors include Mrs. Ellen Low
den, of Sacramento, a sister; an
other sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ryus,
who came to Ketchikan week ago
to visit her brother Fred of Ket-
chikan who was with Hickman at
the time of his passing.
Heckman's first wife died in Sc
attic two years ago last spring. He
married second time, Mrs A. Neu-
bert, of San Antonio, Texas, early
last year. His widow was at the bed
side.
Hickman, among the best known
pioneers of Alaska, became i'll a few
weeks ago but his condition took a
serious turn three days ago.
Was Nova Scotian
Hickman was born in Nova SEQ
tia, November II, 1865. He came to
Alaska in SO against the advice of
his parents.
For 80 years he was Superinten-
dent of the Alaska Packers Asso-
citation cannery at Loring.
Hickman is credited with build
ing and patenting the first success
full floating salmon trap and with
the profits established the Hickman
store in Ketchikan at the turn of
the century.
Hickman served one term in the
Alaska Territorial House and two
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
AAT, Marine
Pilots Busy

Marine Always and Alaska Air
Transport pilots are busy today
Early this morning John Amund-
sen flew down to Taku, returning
with Gertrude Watson and Marion
Bowan
Later in the forenoon Shell Sim
mons went out to Tulsequah, re-
turning with Charles Bennett, i'm
mediately taking to the air again
with Betty Sharp as a return-trip
passenger to Angoon, where Sim
mons picked up Dale Wilding and
Kenneth Clark, flying the three
back to Juneau.
This afternoon Simmons took a
party to Sitka, including Herbert
Gehr, Life magazine staff photo
grapher; Oliver Orange, who land
ed at Tenakee; John B. Hahn.
George Morse and j. A. McDer-
mott.
Alex Holden, meanwhile flew to
Hoonah with Bob Douglas, Oscar
Osborne, Lyle Hebert and Frank
Wright as passengers.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
'CYANE GUNNER5 AT
PRACTICE NOW ON
MENDENHALL RANGE
Firing Under Army Score
System for Records Six
Sea Scouts Watch

Twenty-one men of the U. S. Coast
Guard patrol boat Cyane were hard
at it yesterday and again today as
their annual gunnery practice got
under way at the Mendenhall rifle
range. During the winter and spring
members of the Cyanes crew, who
are stationed at Ketchikan, ga
through the fundamentals of the
firing line on indoor ranges, re-
cruits learning proper grip and fir
ing position with 22-calibre rifles,
later actually firing the 22's in what
is known as gallery PRACTICE.
In the summer, however, they are
given a chance to demonstrate the
results of this indoor dry-firing, and
now those recruits who six months
ago were going through the unin-
teresting routine that beginners are
required to go through. are actually
working with 30-calibre guns on 200
yards.
Fire training courses cover. ac-
cording to the progress of the par
Elephants, three separate ranges of
fire, starting with 30-calibre on 200
yards, then on 300 and, finally, on
500 yards. Scoring is conducted on
the regularly U S. Army basis and
in the present case where men from
both the Cyane and the Haida are
firing for records, observers from
each ship keep score on each other.
witnessing the tests are six Sea
Scouts from Ketchikan, all over Is
years, who are making the cruise
with the Cyane as apprentice sea-
men These lads are given an OPP
porunity each year to put into prac-
tical application what they have
learned during regularly conducted
winter classes in seamanship, but
they are given no training whatso-
ever of a military nature.
The Ketchikan boys currently in
Juneau include Scout Washburn,
Scout Cawthorn, Scout Ferry, Scout
Bartholomew, Scout Walker and
Scout Wikstrom.
The boys return to Ketchikan next
week.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
k.R.Ferguson
Has Resigned
Public School

Kenneth r. Ferguson, for the
past four years instructor in the
Juneau High and Grade Schools
and also for two years in charge
of the Evergreen Bowl Fairgrounds
during the summer months, has
resigned to accept a grade school
principalship at The Dalles, Ore.
He and his wife will leave host
of friends in this city.
The resignation is announced by
Superintendent A. B. Phillips.
Ferguson's successor will be The
odore Hodwalker, graduate OF the
University of Nebraska, having
Masters Degree.
Hodwalker was for a time in
structor in the jefferson Academy
in Peiping, China, adso for two
years at Lingman University in
Canton. two American maintained
institutions for the education of
Americans abroad, For the last two
years Hodwalker has been Princi-
pal of the high school at Alliance,
Neb.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
S(ouimasfer
Ho(h Leaves;
ShownH Honor
Merit Badge Sash Present.
ed by Members Of
Troop Gil

Fourteen scouts, members OF
troop Gil, sponsored by the knights
of Columbus, bid farewell to their
scoutmaster, Mathew E. Hoch, who
left this morning on the Princess
Charlotte for Mount Angel, Ore,
where he will complete his eccle-
siastical studies.
Just before sailing time, Scout
Commissioner j. Albert Paradis
Jr.. in the name of the scouts OF
troop Gil, presented to Mr.. Hoch
a merit badge sash on which were
all of his personal merit badges
previously awarded by the local
district scout authorities.
For the past two years, Mr.. Hoch
has been very active in boy organi-
cation work. He was athletic coach,
project of discipline and teacher of
classical languages at G int AIMS
School, also moderator for the Al
tar Boys Society, director of their
summer camp and scoutmaster of
troop Gil.
Although Troop GIL was organ
lied but eight months ago, very
rapid progress was made by its
members due to Mr. Hoch's insplr-
ational example, unusual leadership
ability, his enthusiasm and insat-
liable zeal to help the growing boy.
OF the II scouts of Troop GIL,
one is a first class scout, Is are
of the second class rank and the
18th scout, who joined the troop
in May, was unable to become a
second class scout due TO the fact
that no district board of review
was held late in June.
Mr.. Hoch has been awarded ten
merit badges and is, at the pres
ent time, a star scout and meets
with all the requirements for the
rank of life" scout.
The following were present at
the farewell: The Rev. William G.
LeVasseur, Sd, Scout Commission
er j. Albert Paradis Jr., Roger Con-
nor, Jack Harrington, Edward Ken
nedy, John Kennedy, William Ken
nedy, Merritt Monagle, Donald
Murphy, Robert Murphy, Robert
Pasquan, Albert Shaw, George
Shaw, Kenny Thibodeau and Bob
Thibodeau.
Mr. Hoch's departing marks the
apogee of the Standard and the
high spirited enthusiasm to which
his scouts, in following their for
mer leader, will be inspired.
SO, to Mr.. Hoch, his many friends
join to tender a hearty farewell
under the expression of a Chester
tonian paradox: I'VE are happy to
see him go, but sorry to see him
leave"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
FOREST SERVICE
PLANS TO Build
GRIDIR0N HERE
Application Received by
War Depdrfment-Fill,
Dock Planned

Plans of the U. S. Forest Service
to construct a rock fill, wharf and
gridiron at Juneau were disclosed
today by the U. S. Engineer De-
partment of the War Department
which announced receipt of an APP
plication from the agency.
The gridiron would measure "a
by 60 feet and be the second one
in Juneau, the other being at the
upper city float.
The fill and dock would extend
from the D. B. Femmer fill to West
Third Street.
Action on the application will be
withheld until September 7, H. j.
M. Baker, Senior Engineer, said, to
allow anyone Directing to the work
to file a protest.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
PURSE SEINER5
BEFORE COURT
ON VIOLATION

Four members OF the crew OF the
purse seiner Skipjack were accused
here today in U. S. Commissioner
Court of illegal fishing.
The four are Emil Tague, r. w.
Brundage, Sack Thurman and AL
bert Sharp. They were arrested at
Saginaw Bay on August IL by r. H.
Burns, Bureau of Fisheries stream
Waterman.
Burns alleges the Skipjack was
fishing in a closed area, with its
purse seine set and with salmon in
the net when he made the arrest.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-22
Fastest TIME EVER MADE
BYMAN ON LAND RECORDED

BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS,
Utah, Aug. 22.-John Cobb, London
fur broker, drove his red turtle
shaped automobile through a meas
ured mile today at 1928 miles an
hour, the fastest man has ever
travelled on land. He averaged
miles a minute.
Cobb postponed until tomorrow to
complete his assault on Capt. George
Eystons 357.5 miles an hour mark
however, when the motors stalled in
the necessary return trip.
Over the course, Cobb shifted to
second at 1875 miles and into high
at 240 miles an hour.