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Evening star., 1939-12-30
The Empire Comes Across

BY no means in the slangy sense in
which the term is sometimes used,
the British Empire is coming
across"-across the great expanse
of sea which separates the mother
country from the dominionS, COL
onies and possessions which consti-
tute the far-flung commonwealth of
nations on which the sun never sets.
The fortnight just ended has wit
messed the arrival in Europe of sep
arate contingents OF fighting forces
from the three most powerful units
of King Emperor Georges worldwide
domain, for the purpose of helping
to ward off the peril to the empires
existence.
The first imperial unit to reach
Europe, to join British troops in de-
fense of the realm, was the so-called
Active Field Force of the Canadian
Army, understood to be of war divi-
sional strength and now undergoing
q brief period of intensive training
somewhere in England" before TAX
ing up its position alongside British
divisions distributed along the west
ern front opposite the Siegfried Line.
Canadian soldiers are no strangers
in France. They fought valiantly
against the Germans in 19l4-191S,
winning imperishable fame at Vimy
Ridge and on a hundred other bloody
fields. Canadian contributions to the
Royal Air Force were particularly
effective, and are likely to be even
more extensive as this war progresses.
Within a few days after the sons
of the Maple Leaf crossed the Allan
tic unmolested by U-boats, the first
contingent of Australian troops, con-
sisting of a squadron of the Royal
Australian Air Force, with full
complement of trained pilots, gun
ners, observers and ground crews,
landed safely on the south coast OF
England. Their commanders pro-
nounced the sturdy young men from
''down under" ready for instant serv-
ice with the British air forces foc
coastal defense purposes.
Perhaps the most significant en-
pire contribution of all thus far is
the appearance in France of force
of undisclosed strength, made up Of
Indian troops, Sikhs, Bengalese and
other native soldiery of the superb
fighting type which fought for Brit
e ain on the western front a quarter
of a century ago. The participation
of Indian soldiers in the empires
present war against Germany, po-
litical conditions in India being what
they are, is a significant circum-
stance. The importance of it will not
be lost on the German official mind,
which has so long believed that in
times of peril Mother Brittania could
never reckon with certainty on
either the devotion or aid of her
overseas offspring.
The London Times appropriately
observes that the British family
of nations, scattered as they are
through the seven seas, are still
one people; that winning this war
is as much the business of Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
and India as of Great Britain her
self; that the sacrifices Of one will
be shared by all. until victory is
achieved"
Evening star., 1939-12-30

when he died; yet he was not re-
tired, his work was not finished.
To his friends, to all members OF
his race, especially to Howard Uni
versity, The Star extends heartfelt
sympathy in the hour Of DR.. Miller's
passing. His people and the school
to which he dedicated his noblest
effort will remember him gratefully
and their appreciation will be widely
shared throughout the world.
Evening star., 1939-12-30
Progress Of Flight

Along about 1914 the alrplane was
crude affair, more or less accurately
known as a crate. Both planes and
pilots were considered quite a sue
cess if they held together in one
piece for a few miles in the air.
Then, even as now, one important
test of airmanship was the ability to
make a good landing, but the re-
quirements in the good old days were
much simpler. If the pilot was able
to talk about it afterward, the land
ing was considered a good one.
Aerial navigation, too, was in its
infancy. This was often forgotten
by the young pilot. who felt rather
cocky while floating along supported
by several thousand feet OF thin air
and wings made of a few laths COW
cred with a sheet and fastened to-
gether with glue and cotter pins. #
he was headed for no place in par
ticular, he was apt to scorn such
archaic forms Of transportation as
the railroad; but II he had real
objective, many a pilot gratefully
followed the rails, with a silent
prayer Of thanks to Jim Hill and
associates for their foresight in lay
ing down tracks that led somewhere.
Another popular navigation trick in
those days was to refrain from an
nouncing any destination until after
a landing had been made; the cross
country pilot could then make an
ex post facto announcement ex-
tremely difficult to disprove even
against the most well-founded sus-
picions.
But under the stimulus of war
both planes and the art Of naviga-
ton have improved almost to perfec-
ton. Military pilots can now fly
safely and surely to unarmed towns,
hospitals, fishing boats, and other
worthy objectives, and drop bombs.
This speeds up commerce consider
ably, as it brings war directtfrom
producer to consumer, eliminating
the middle man and everything else
in the way.
Evening star., 1939-12-30
A Plea for the Admission
OF War Refugees.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
Through the ages following the birth
Of Jesus Christ, many scholars have tried
to explain the circumstances Of His
birth, but very little has been said as to
why the Redeemer was born in q stable
and not in house Of riches. It can only
mean that the Lord wanted to show
future generations not to reach for the
stars. He wanted US to respect the
rights Of the humbly born, and to show
that none can tell how far he may climb.
From this we can learn that we might
gain lot by admitting worthy refugees.
who could contribute so much to our
future prosperity.
ANNA LANsBURGH.
December a.
Evening star., 1939-12-30
Recommends Deporting
Alien Employees.

To the Editor of The Star:
A recent article in The Evening Star
reported Mr.. Dies as asking for funds to
deport more than 100000 aliens en-
ployed in American industries to the
detriment Of unemployed natives.
It is the duty Of every red-blooded ma
tive American to back Mr.. Dies in his
endeavor, not only to solve our undemo-
cratic unemployment situation. but espe-
cially to save our country.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR
December 2S. DESCENDANT.
Evening star., 1939-12-30

Add to the list Of currently unem-
ployed q likely batch Of expert wire
tappers.
Evening star., 1939-12-30
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Cept Tor lower sulphur contenI.
Q. Who built the first lighthouses?
C. A.
A. The earliest lighthouses Of which
there are records were the towers built
by the Libyans and Cushites in Lower
Egypt, beacon fires being maintained in
some Of them by the priests. The famous
Pharos of Alexandria was built by Sos
tratus in the reign Of Ptolemy II and
was regarded as one Of the wonders Of
the world. The name Pharos became
the general term for all lighthouses, and
the term pharology has been used for
the science of lighthouse construction.
Q. What is meant by the expression
transmission tbelt"?-L. I.
A. The phrase is applied to organiza-
tions supposedly dominated by Com
munists and transmitting their doctrines.
@. What are green ducks?-E. T. B.
A. They are young ducks from s-l2
weeks old that are grown rapidly and
fattened for the market.
@. When was Walter Liggett killed?-
E. K. F..
A. The publisher Of the Midwest
American was assassinated at Minneau-
oils on December 8, 1885.
@. How large are raindrops?-M. q.
A. The maximum size to which a rain
Dc
(about one-flfth inch. Drizzle size drons
are only about two-tenths Of . mill.
meter In diameter.
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15
COTTON CONSUMPTION
IMPROVES DURING MAY

Washington, June 15.-(AP)-The
census bureau reported today cot
ton during May tOtaled 605,353 bales
of lint and 1862 bales of linters,
compared with 546,702 and 69,l47
during April this year, and 426, 40
and 60,3&l during May last year.
Cotton on hand May 81 was held
as follows:
In consuming establishments, l.
l75, 290 bales Of lint and 323,027 of
linters, compared with ,292,349 and
1877 1884 on April 80, this year, and
,581 ,433 and 259,645 on May 81 last
year.
In public storage and at COM
presses, 12,369,578 bales of lint and
105,684 of linters, compared with 70,
968,295 and 108,294 on April 80 this
year, and 10,O51,7 04 and 1924 on
May 81, last year
Cotton imported during May to-
tailed 1892 bales, compared with IL,
692 during April this year, and TO-
O30 during May last year.
Exports of cotton during May to-
tailed 1851 bales of lint and 12,6O5
of linters, compared with 1925 and
1920 during April this year, and
l93,002 and 1871 during May last
year.
Cotton spindles active during May
numbered 21,975,222 compared with
22,109,394 during April this year, and
q, 341 ,846 during May last year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15
RECOVERY PREDICTED
FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN
Hoover Is Anxious For Sound
Republican Campaign

Minneapolis, June l5.-(AP)-.-
"The issue of the next campaign is
going to be recovery" former Presl-
dent Herbert Hoover declared at a
press conference here today
Asserting that there are enough
inventions awaiting development ito
put everyone Of the 100000 un-
employed to work in a few months,
the former President added that re-
vision OF Roosevelt administration
policies to restore pubic confidence
could create labor shortage within
II months and raise the national m
come to 100000, 100000 year.
81 ann anxious" he said of the
next campaign, "that the Republican
party will put up sound program
so that these 100000 people can
get back to work"
Mr. Hoover, on motor trip from
the east to his home in California,
stopped off in Minneapolis to visit
his former secretary, Walter II. New
ton, and to be the guest of John
CoWles, publisher of the Minneapo-
lis Star, at a luncheon for business
and farm leaders
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15

Q. Shepherd of Edgelield, S. c., Chef
de Chemin de Fer, or national head,
of the organization. and Charles w.
Audrey of Indianapolis, national cor
respondent.
Other distinguished guests will be
Department Commander w. L. Conner
of Orlando, Fla; and Department
Commander II. *. Wise of Columbia,
S. c.: Judge Henry l.. Stevens, Jr.,
of Warsaw, past national commander;
and Senator James M Mead Of New
York
The program tentatively calls for
the presence of Ambassador JoScphuS
Daniels, who is scheduled to intro
ducc Senator Mead for an address
Monday morning. Judge Stevens will
present Adjutant Samuel at the
Tuesday morning session.
Greetings in behalf of the State
will be extended to the Leglonnaires
Tuesday morning, June 2, by Lieu
tenant Governor W. p. Horton of
PttSbOrO.
Expecting the Raleigh convention
to draw the largest throng of Leg
ionnaro5 in the history of the or
sanitation, General Chairman II. l..
Mcmillan of the host post convention
committee said indications point to
an attendance of about 5000 eX-ser-
vice men, members Of the Auxiliary
and the Junior groups.
Room reservations are being fill
ed at a rapid rate, Housing Chair
man r. C. Powell reported.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15
PRANK CAUSES PANIC
AT ENFIELD SCHOOL
FirecrackerS Mistaken for Building
Collapse During Com
mcncement

Enfield. June 15.-The thought
lessncss Of several boys came close
to causing a panic last Friday night
when the closing exercises were be-
ing held in the auditorium of the
Enfield high school.
Last Friday it was announced in
the local weekly paper that a por-
ton of the high school building had
been condemned by the state insur-
ance commissioner for further use
and would have to be replaced dur
ing the summer.
That night DR.. ]. Henry High
smith, of Raleigh, was delivering the
annual commencement address,
when several explosions were heard
Many believed that the structure
was giving way under the weight of
such large crowd and rushed for
the exits. Others restrained them
and finally order was restored, but
not before a number of women were
bruised and unnerved as they sought
to get ott of the building.
Investigation revealed that eight
boys had thought it would be a good
prank to set off some fireworks close
to the building, and this caused the
explosions, The whole matter came
to light when the boys were given a
trial in mayors court, their names
having been ascertained and war
rants issued. They were severely
lectured by the mayor, the chairman
of the school board and the attorney
for the board and taxed costs Of
S4.25 each after agreeing to write a
letter of apology to DR.. Highsmith,
whose talk they interrupted
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15

noumced today.
Heading the list will be Frank f.,
Samuel of Indianapolis. national ad-
iutant. and National Vice Commando
or James A. CraWlcy Of KoscluSko,
Miss. Vice Commander CraWley will
address the convention Monday
morning. June 20, and Adjutant
Samuel will speak on the following
morning.
Mrs. p. |. Dixon, of Thomasvllie,
Ga. national vice president OF the
American Legion Auxiliary, Will adj
dress the Monday morning session
of the department auxiliary at the
convention.
Participating ON the program of
the 10 and society Legion fun
and honor organization, will be James
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15
Legion Meet
Event To Be
Outstanding

Raleigh, June ia number of
outstanding Lcgionnaircs from other
states will be honored guests at the
annual convention of the North Caro-
lima Department of the American
Legion in Raleigh June 25-27, Chair
man Joscphus Daniels, Jr., of the
DISTINGUISHED guests committee, an
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15

Boil weevils have begun to make
their annual appearance in North
Carolina cotton fields, says j. O.
ROWel entomologist of the State
NOllepe Extension Service.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-06-15

G-n2ll grain and molasses silage has
now passed the experimental stage
as increasing numbers of farmers
adopt this practice, says John Arey,
dairyman of the State College Ex-
tension Service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
CAME TONIGHT
 AT WILEY GYM
 BIG ATTRACTION
Visitors Have Famed Wildcats Crosby-Wilby
 Paired Saturday

Flushed with it's crushing victory over Ansonia Saturday night, Crosby high returns to the wars tonight when the team faces. Torrington high at the Wilby gym. After dropping league games to Ansonia and Harding, Crosby suddenly caught fire last Saturday night in Ansonia, held the Lavender to a pair of field goals and went on a scoring spree to capture the game 46-l4. For the first timet his year Crosby showed some of the form which the team had been display ing in practice. and this victory should give the Blue and White the confidence which had been lacking in early games.
 Real Test
 Tonight's game should be sereve test for Coach Schofield's quantet as Torrington high has twice given evidence that 1t is represented by one of its strongest teams in years. Ten days ago Torrington dropped a game to Bristol high on the lat ter's court by single basket, and Saturday night the Big Red team defeated Wilby 30-26. As Wilby undoubtedly has very strong team this year, Torrington's win is evil dence of the strength of the group. Coach Connie Donahue will start against Crosby tonight.
 Crosby vs Wilby
 Tonight's game will be particu- larly interesting as Crosby is meet ing Wilby for the first time Sat- urday night. Tonight's result ought to give some line on the two local teams. Torrington's margin over Wilby was six points, and if Crosby can make it that close or even whip the visitors, the stage will be set for an old-fashioned battle on Sat- urday ngiht.
 A preliminary between the Re- serve teams will start tonight at 7:15 with the main attraction billed for 8:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
CADETS, ELM CITY
 GAME ON TONIGHT

One of the banner attractions of the season will be held at the Boys Club this evennig at 8:15 when the strong New Haven Boys Club quin- tet, twice victorious over the local Cadets, will come to town in an eff fort to better the soldiers once again. The newly decorated Water burians however will be at full strength for this evenings encounter and should the Ravens walk of the floor with the game in their bag they will surely be plenty battle scared.
 For the Cadets, c5acf Jim Creigh- ton will start Damelio and Rocco Rinaldi at forwards. MT Sweeney at center, and Griffin and Murphy at the guard posts. Defensively and extensively this starting lineup is powerful and have had their colors lowered only on one occasion this season. The visitors will have Cosenxa and Iannotti and forwards. Piscitlli and Latrocco at guards, and Carlson at center. This last is an exceedingly high scoring combina- tion and should ring up plenty of points tonight.
 This game tonight will be the re- turn game in home and home series with the New Haven i've. The Cadets journeyed down state last Friday and dropped one point de- cision in the final minute after lead- ing all the way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
TIGERS TOPPLE| C0L0N|ALS 30.27|
North End Rivals in Close
 Hoop Game Through- h out Struggle

The North End "Y" Tigers de- feated the Colonials last night at the North End "Y" Tigers defeated the Colonials last night at the North End "" in a Senior league contest by the score of 30 to 27. The game was very exciting throughout the fray with the score changing hands very often. The Tigers got off to an early start due to some fine shooting by Celentano and Place. The first quarter ended with the Tigers leading 6 to 4. Two timely hoops by Ray Ouimet put the Colonials in the lead at the start of the second quarter. Both teams started making hoops in rapid succession and the half end- ed with the Tigers leading IS to IA. The third quarter ended with the Colonials taking the lead g to 21. With 2 minutes left to play and the Tigers trailing by one point baskets by Place and Gunshanan put the game on ice for the Tigers. Joe Celentano and Frankie Place with 12 and 8 points respectively fea- tured for the Tigers. Place also held Honey" Margiotta, high scoring Colonial guard to one basket. Ray Cuimet with 10 points and Dom Flsco with 2 points, played well for the losers.
 The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
FORK A HOLDOUT. FOR S4O,O0O AS
 SEASON WEARS
Mongo Snubs $5,OOO Rat ing From Brookl'n; New
 som Wants $2O,0OO
By HENRY SUPER United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)

United Press Staff Correspondent) New York, Jan. 10.-(UP)-Base- balls 1889 holdout season was in full swing today with Van Lingle Mungo, temperamental Brooklyn fireball pitcher, the latest to join rapidly growing list of discon- tented.
 Mungo, perennial holdout, join ed Jimmy FoxX, Boston Red Sox first-baseman; Jimmy Ripple, Giant outfielder; and Buck Newsom, St. Louis Browns pitcher.
 Before leaving his Pageland, N. C., home today to teach at an Orlando, Fla, baseball scholo, Mungo return ed a $5,000 contract unsigned. Te received $l5,000 last year for start ing IT games, winning four and los- ing seven. He said he had expected cut but would remain out of base ball rather than sign at rockies salary"
 Larry MacPhail, executive vice. president of the Dodgers, said
 Were not worried about Mungo. Nor are we counting on him. He wasn't starting pitcher after last July anyhow"
 To that, Mungo replied: After get through teaching at Orlando, I'll come back to Pageland and stay away from preliminary training till I'm offered a more satisfactory fig uric, lot more than five thousand" {" Must Produce
 Hell be paid-generously-but only for what he produces" said McPhail. "The past two years he's received better than $2,000 a victory. Even the Yankees don't pay that kind of money"
 The Brooklyn executive said he plans no further negotiations with Mungo. He sadi the pitcher was of- fered no performance bonus be- cause National league contracts do not permit them. It was believed however, that Mungo would sign a conditional agreement, probably calling for a new contract in mid- season if he is going good.
 Meanwhile, First-Basenan Zeke Bonura, erstwhile Washington sena- tor, forwarded his signed contract to the Giants. He has agreed to play for $15,000 immediately after his purchase from the senators last month.
 Foxx, leading batsman of the American league, is holding out for $40,000, twice what he received last year Newsom, who won 20 games for the lowly Browns, wants at least $40, ,000. He received between $10,00C and $14,000 last year and reportedly has been offered a raise of $1,750 Ripple reportedly received a con- tract for 5000, the same as in 1888 and he too wants an increase.
 Even with this fine talert kicking over the traces, the holdout season won't be the samet his year. Dizzy Dean already has signed.