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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-08
WEATHER

FORECAST
atSofth Carolina: Occasional showers
sr iipay; Tuesday generally fair, cool
: IN west portion.
On CEIeteorological data for the "a hours
Ing i;@o p. m. Yesterday.
Lon Temperature
m -'e3 a. m Al; 7;3O a. m. so; 1870 p.
nini% l;50 p. m. 81; maximum 81;
"oil 10; mean Sc; normal SO.
Lon Humidity
~ Az d; m. So; 1880 a. m. 81; 1:3O p.
4' IL; 7:5O p. m. So.
Toto, Precipitation
Inon e.al Tor "a hours ending 7:3O p. M,
hone Total since first of the month,
Tides For Today
|Tilminn High Low
'ston ------ lola 5:21a
EMasonho,o 10:34p sop
io inlet ---- S:05a 2:O2a
4 Sunrise SLIP 2:13p
Esise e ;lss o:5Oa; sunset e:3sp; moon
l'' moonset 7:35p.
"'n'lnued on Page Three; Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-08
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mington women are doinA
every month. Make enough
money to buy a spring outfit
by renting a spare room, OF
selling discarded household
articles easily through Stal
and News Want Ads. You car
sell most anything for cash
thru these low-cost ads.
Call $500 To
Start Your Want AID
Charge 1t
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-08

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Catholic Bishops F|ay
Immoral Movie Films

Strong protest against "increas-
ing Objectionable tendencies which
lately have become manifest in
films" was voiced by the Episcopal
Committee on Motion Pictures at
the annual meeting Of the Arch
bishops and Bishops Of the Catholic
Church here, 1t was learned today.
Warning that there has been q
partial return to practices against
which the voice and authority Of
the Catholic Church in the United
States vigorously protested in 1894"
the committee called upon priests
and Pensioners to maintain and
strengthen diocesan organization Of
the Legion Of Decency.
1--WE urge our Catholic people,
especially parents" the committee
stated, Ito renew their vigilance
against the pernicious influence Of
films which disregard the moral
law and subvert the foundations
Of Christian society"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

ers because the power to fix coal
prices carries with 1t the power to
tx the wage structure"
Carroll B. HuntreSs Of New York,
executive secretary Of the Operators
Association, speaking before the
New Jersey Fuel Dealers Associa-
ton, condemned the act as q step
ping stone to Federal RECOMMENDATION
Of all basic industries"
He said that since the Govern
ment began fixing prices Of coal
under the Guf1ey Act the industry
has been in unprecedented chaos"
1T is certain" he said, that If
Congress extends the GufIey Act
the anthracite industry will
shortly be brought under the wing
of q beneficient autocracy. The sub
sequent increase in the price of an
thracite would reduce or wipe out
any margin between that fuel and
oil, and, in turn, lengthen the relief
rolls IN the hard coal fields"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

Drippines dow over
spout into removals.
grease receiver. At.
Saehed esumb catcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Pennsylvania House
Members 10 Confer
With Guffey
Program for Democratic
Majority Is Likely at
Meeting Next friday
D The Associated Press.


HARRISBURG, Pa. Nov. 49,
Invitations were sent out today to
newly-elected Democrats In the
Pennsylvania General Assembly to
attend dinner session-aims Of
which were not Immediately dis
closed-as guests of Senator Gu6y
In Harrisburg next Friday.
The Democratic State Committee
said q program of procedure for
the Democrats, who will hold 4
1862 majority in the House Is
Q result of the November 5 elections,
probably" will be discussed.
Organization Of the House major
ity, which carries with 1t the once
Of Speaker, chairmanShips In oil
Of the committees, and appointment
Of scores Of clerks and attaches,
may be crystaliZed ut such . meet
Ing, party omcials said.
Representative Leo A. Achterman,
Democrat, Of Monroe, likely sue
cessor to Republican Speaker ELL
wood j. Turner Of Delaware, already
has indicated willingness to confer
with Democratic members of the
House. even though they do not
now hold seats, in an effort to
agree on . program.
Meanwhile, the joint State Gov
eminent Commission, which has
been meeting between sessions Of
the General Assembly, will convene
In Harrisburg next Wednesday to
round out proposed program Of
legislation.
Speaker Turner. commission
chairman. said Wednesdays meet
ing will bring together . score Of
Senators and Representatives for q
review of sub-committees' work, and
added:
I'VE may have some specific rec
concentrations for the commission
to act upon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
u. N. ". Plan Fiqht
For Guffey Act and
Higher Wages
Coal Operators Condemn
Low as stepping Stone
To Reeimentotion
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Nov. Is
The Guf1ey Coal Act received in
dorsement yesterday from the
United Mine Workers Union and
condemnation from an executive Of
the National Coal Operators Asso-
citation at two different meetings.
John L. Lewis, c. I. o. president
and head Of the U. M. w., said the
U. M. w. Policy Committee would
seek re-enactment Of the act when
1t expires next April Is. He added,
however. that there was q need for
higher wages and shorter hours In
the coal industry.
In announcing the committees
action, Mr.. Lewis said:
I'VE want this law administered
by . commission rather than the
Department Of Interior. We shall
insist that this commission include
. representative Of the Mine Work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
STAR, WASHINGTON FRIDAY

beaten . week ago BY Fershins
until she had to be treated at Z
hospital. tipped Oh police and ar
ranged the rendezvous. When Fer
shing came into the barroom she
threw her arms around him and
kissed him.
The detectives closed In quickly.
but Eershing was faster on the
draw and fred I'VE shots. None
took effect. The detectives blazed
away, and Fershing fell at their
feet, six sluss In his body.
The <0-year Fold former convict,
paroled about Z year ago from
Comstock IN. W Prison after serv-
ing 10-to-20 year sentence for as
sault and robbery. had threatened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Catholic U. Nun Named
On Nursing Committee

Appointment Of Sister M. Olivia
dean Of the School Of Nursing OF
Catholic University Of America, to
membership on . national SUBJ
committee on nursing was an
nounced today by the Health and
Medical Committee Of the Council
Of National Defense.
The committee. to be headed BY
Miss Mary Beard, director Of nurs.
ing for the American Red Cross, vii.
conduct investigations and studio,
Of the Nations need for nurses foy
national defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
1863 Receiving Security
Payments in Alexandria

w. q. Baylis. manager Of thu
Alexandra (va) ONCE Of the 30.
cial Security Board, said today that
100 persons In the area are now re.
ceiving monthly payments Of old-ass
ana survivors insurance.
Among these are a widows, a
children and 50 retired wage earn.
err. 20 wives Of retired wage earners
and l aged dependent parent. A
total Of so lump-sum payments
have also been made to widows ana
others this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

read the daily toll Of men, women
and children killed or manned by
bombs Of aeroplanes, We know from
what We have 20 far been saved, !"
satd the Governor, who called upon
the State to give thanks Novem-
Der Is.
Following last years procedure.
President Roosevelt has asked the
Nation to observe Thanksgiving Day
November a., . week earlier than
usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
SoItonstolI Procloims
g. 0. P. Thanksgiving

~ the Associated pIooo.
BOSTON, Nov. 15.-0ov. Leverett
Ssltonstal, proclaiming the tradi-
tional last Thursday In November
~ Thanksgiving Day for Massachu-
sets, where the holiday originated.
said yesterday ut Is not only for
what we have received but also for
what our country has been spared
that We are thankful"
when We look across the sea and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
CuthoIic Men Invited
ToK. G. Fete TONIGHT

Catholic men Of Washington. IN.
GLIDING non-members of the Knight!
Of Columbus, have been invited BY
State Deputy Alfred A. McGarraghy
to attend closing exercises of home.
coming week at the K. of c. Club al
6:15 o'clock tonight.
A similar invitation was issued fol
an entertainment program ut thu
club at 8:15 pm. tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Police Stay Ex-convlet
Given Kiss Of Death

~ he Associated Press.
NEW York. Nov. 16.-A "iiss
Of death" from . one-time ot. Louis
beauty who swore to get even" for
. beating nven her. signaled the
end Of former Convict Red Murray
Fershing. who was killed In q bar
room gun brawl with three detec.
tives last night.
One Of the detectives, John g.
Kenny, said this is what happened:
The woman, Dorothy Mort, -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

NEW Y0RK-"KIss OF DEATH" BEAUTY-A moment after
Dorothy Mort above) kissed RED Murray" Fershng,
vct IN barroom here last night he killed he resisted
officers who sought to arrest him. The kiss of death den
hcaton was arranged when Miss Mort, former st. Louis
q diamond and beat her week ago. She Is with de-
tective after the shooting. Copyright, A. Wrephoo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

to kill the woman several times IN
recent weeks, Detective Kenny seid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

Only two German motion pictures
have been shown in Argentina this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

American motion pictures are ex-
ceptionally popular In Thailand
(Siam).
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
Turkish Prisoners
Are Given Pardons
For Quake Efforts

Ankara, Turkey, Nov. 3.-(AP?-
Pardons for number nI conNlct
who scorned escape and rlSked
their lives to rescue more IMAM J.
900 women and children buried un-
der the wrcckagc of the AnatoIlan
earthquake December u were re-
compenscd by the government at a
special parliamentary session.
The men, all serving long sen
fences at the ErZ;nkan prison, dis
PLAYED what the government called
magnificent courage. They or
ganized rescue squads and dug for
DAYS in the ruined buildings of the
town, apparently hardest hit by the
quake that caused an estimated loss
of $4,000 lives.
The convicts administered first
aid TO those they rescued and housed
the victims in what remained Of
their prison. ..
A campaign for adoption Of dis
aster orphans by wealthy families
was begun in Ankara as the first
trajnload of 21O children arrived.
Damage was reported today from
new earth shocks that toppled
buildings in the Smyrna region, and
Amasia. but no new losses OF life
were recorded.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
More Power
For FDR Is
Resisted
Blast of Criticism
Enanates From Con-
gressmen A g aims t
Secretary Edison's
Request; Some Mem
bers Are Startled.

Washington, Jan. 5.-tAP) - "A
blast of criticism indicated today that
the navy's recommendation to give
the President peacetime emergency
power 10 commander factories Tor
nava! construction faced formidable
opposition in Congress today.
Even longtime supporters OF the
such as Senator Mn
ton Of Indiana. tho Democratic whip,
Joined in bipartisan opposition 10
the proposal. made by Secretary
Edison in letter to Speaker Bank
head.
The proposal. which would broad
en- the powers now delegated to the
President only in wartime, was beng
widely discussed as the admInISll'a-
ton pushed ahead with It's defense
program.
Detailing major plans Tor the next
Is months. the army ana Nay dis
closed intention Of Strengthening ma
tcri;iIly their Notifications in the
Pacific area The War Department
announced 1T the same time that all
four field armies made up of regular
army and National Guard troops,
would take part for tic first time
late next sumner in wal games ol
1T least three weeks durat!pn.
Mintyn said hc thought the Edison
Continued on Page Five)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
Norfolk Man
Executed As
Wife Slayer

Richmond, Va, JAM 5.--tAP~-
James G.. AhdcII paid with his life
today lor The staying by aSphyN'a-
ton Of his wife at their Norfolk
apartment twenty months ago.
The Norfolk merchandise broker,
whose laSt-mnutc appeals to Cover
nor Price failed to stay the law. Was
led from his Death Row cell in the
pcnitentaiy in the hazy cold hours
before dawn into the WhiteWashed
death ChamLcr. He Mas pronounced
dead al 7:45 Il. m, less than five min
uteS aftcr he was strapped in the
chair.
The body of Mrs. Abdell was
found in her gaS-Illed Norfolk
apartment ON the afternoon of May
II, 1888. The commonwealth con-
tended AZ the trial that Abdcll had
knocked her unconscious, opened the
gas jets and left her TO die while
he drove To Washington in an attempt
to set up an alibi.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
COP Backs
S
Proposals
: Senate Minority eau
Gus Favors Budget
And Appropriations
Arranged by Con-
gress, Including Out
lays For Defense.

Washington, Jan. 5.-(AP) Sen
ate Republicans, caucuSin9 on the
oudget. suggested today that Con-
grcsS Investigate the administration
military policy to dotcrmM" national
defense needs and appropriations.
Senator McNary, OF Oregon. the
minority leader, said the ii Rcpub-
ricans who attended the conference
agreed unanimously to support d
1rnp0~al by Senator Harrison. Dem
,cr;.t, Mississippi, for Il ScnatH-IiOusc
committee survey for budgetary
nce:S if the inquiry were extended
10 include defense requirements.
When the meeting broke up, the
following statement was issued:
1T is agreed that the conference
approve the Harrison proposal for d
Joint congressional committee TO in
vestigate and report on budgetary
matters, including both appropria-
tons and revenues, and that i. re-
quest the extension Of this procedure
through the creation OF an additional
Joint congressional committee 10 deal
with national defense and apprOprla-
tons therefor, including an eXami-
nation OF tax expenditures and adc-
Continued on Page Eight
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05

Copenhagen, Jan. 5.-(AP)-Fin-
niSh forces were reported today t.
have Won another smashing victory
against Russian troops ON the Sailtl
front l25 miles north Oh Luke Kianta,
where the Films virtually destroyed
the red arny'S l63rd division last
week.
The Russians were said to have
routed at Salla, just above the Arctic
circle and to be fleeing in great con-
fusion across the frontier.
InaSmuch as the vital Russian
MtWmanSk-Leningrad railroad is only
forty miles from the frontier. the new
victory. observers said may mean
the Firms will not only DE able to cut
but destroy this line OF communica-
ton
Persistent reports from northern
and central Finnish fronts of success
fl;l raids against the railroad led neu-
tral military sources to believe Rus
STA would be compelled to abandon
her winter attempt to smash Finland
Continued on Paee Five)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
Scandinavia
Events Worry
The Germans

Berlin. Jan. 5.-(AP)-Deep
concern over developments in
Scandinavian countries was en-
pressed in Germany today as
sweden and Norway were
warned in new press cam
pairn bearing an official tinge
.gainSt permitting British and
French military aid to pass
through to Finland.
The two northern countries
were told to clarity their posi-
lions.
The Allies were accused OF
using the covenant OF the
League of Nations, under which
aid was promised to Finland by
League states. as a screen to
involve Norway and Sweden
IN the war against Germany.
In the Nazi view. the aid the
Niles say they are going to
give Finland can mean only
transportation through Sweden
and Norway. This. the NaziS as
>rTt. means BritiSh-French
Fo0thold in Scandinavia against
llc Reich.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
US. Holds Britain
Responsible For
Damages To Ships
Stern Warning Sent to London About Seizures
Of Ships Headed For Neutral Ports; Another
Vessel Is Hauled In.

night to communicate Immediately
with the master Of the MoOrnacsun
and obtain d full statement OF the
circumstances as preliminary 10
possible action.
The State Departments note to
Britain December l.: made the point
also that American steamship COM
panies are voluntarily cooperating
with the British authorities. The mes
sage then said:
In view OIL these considerations,
it is difficult for my government to
lorcScc, as practical matter, any
occasion ncceSsitating the entry OF
American vessels into belligcrent
ports"
Secretary HILLS note replied to a
British note OF November 8, in which
Britain reserved the right TO take
American vessels to control ports,
despite the combat area proclama-
tiOn
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
Doughton In
Support OF
Harrison Plan

Washington, Jan. 5.-(APJ-
Chairman DOugbtOn, Democrat.
North Carolina, of the House
Ways and Means Committee,
tentatively endorsed today the
Harrison proposal that Congress
make up its own budget and tax
program this session.
After a conference with Pres
idcnt Roosevelt, who had sub
mitted his budget yesterday.
D0ughton said that for some
time he had had in mind tho,
same kind of fiscal study which
Senator Harrison, Democrat.
Mississippi, chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, adj
vocated last night.
DOughton said at the White
House that he thought there
should be close cooperation be-
tween the finance, ways and
means and appropriations COM
m;ttees' before their various fl
rancial measures are started
through Congress.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05

Washington Jan. 5.-(AP)-- The
American government has warned
Great Britain it would hold her re-
sponsible for damages resulting from
losses and injuries if American
ships were forced into British con-
troll ports.
The State Department released to-
day the text Of long note given to
the British ambassador. At the same
time il disclosed that an American
ship, the MoormacSUn, cnroute 10
Bergen. Norway, had been taken into
Kirkwaii, one Of the British control
ports within the area forbidden by
United Suites vessels by the neutral
ity act. =.
The department said that since it
was a violation Of American ncu-
trality law for American Sh;cS to
enter the combat area. il Cablcd the
American Embassy in London last
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
Harrison Is
Not Strong
For New Tax
Fears 1t Would Dis
courage Capital And
Intensity Unemploy-
ment; Effort to Cut
Deficit M e cts APP
prevail, However.

washington. Jan. s. (ApD -- A
y 'mocratir proposal that Congress
work on lis own Federal budget and
compare il with President Roo'c-
volts before voting any approprla-
tonS or new taxes stirred strong OPP
position and some qualified approval
today among leading legislators.
Chairman Harrison Democrat, Mis-
sissippi. Of the Senate Finance Com
mttcc, when handles tax legislation,
advanced the novel suggestion for Il
24-mcmber Scnate-HouSe committee
to study budget and tax needs for 6O
days while Congress concerns itself
with other measures.
House Democratic leaders gave the
idea DIS cold a reception as they did
when Secretary Morgcnthau offered
il last session. They objected parti-
cuIarIy TO the proposal that IN ap-
r.orriatiOn bills be passed until the
special Joint committee reported.
The House Appropriations Com
mittee has worked out l4-week
schedule providing for consideration
on the floor Of one measure a week.
To abandon this would leave the
House with nothing TO do, its chiefs
said.
Representative Taber. of New
York, senior Republican on the COM
mittee. said he would welcome any
study that would tend to show what
the situation is but added:
I'm sure we could get along with
considerably less than the 1924 ,0O0.-
900 the President estimated was need
ed" for l940-4l.
With 10th houses in recess until
Monday, Senate Republicans called
a conference to go over Mr.. ROoSe-
velt's bed rock" budget, and his
recommendation that new taxes be
levied for S460,000,000 of eXtraor-
binary defense needs.
Harrison said he was mot strong"
for the tax request. and expressed
opposition TO any levy that would
discourage capital'' to the further
detriment Of the employment situa-
ton. Most members Of both houses
expressed qualification that the Pres
ident, in proposing lower apprOpria-
tons except for defense, and con-
seqUcnt diminished deficit, at least
had made q start toward balancing
income with OutgO.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
British Cruisers
Off Montevideo Is
Cause of Rumors

MOntevideO, Uruguay, Jan. D.
-(AP)-Thc concentration OF
four British cruisers off Mon
tevideO caused speculation
among Marine authorities today
day on whether a hunt was on
for another German raider like
the scuttled pocket battleshlp
Admiral Graf Spec.
After the cruiser Ajax put out
to sea from this harbOr this
morning, port observer sight
ed two other WarshipS, which he
tentatively identified as the
Cumberland and Shropshire,
about two hours sailing Off
shore.
The cruiser Achilles left
BuenOs Aires early this morn
ing apparently TO join the
squadron.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir Walter ti0tel.

i..,,4a. Jan. 5.--NcXt Monday,
l.asrv 3. il, going to be just about
. ..cr IcNutt rs Jackson Day
-.." =, begins to appear from all po-
'oa en- and pcrtents; and there
... hose sEcptics who are inclined
F.. ...# The timing Of Governor Clyde
Il. ;;rey'- trip to hospital DIS some
..a- more than coincldental with
.. aaDcarance here of an active as
i....' g,r me Democratic presidential
:.t..aaIpu.
u. acgin With. many Of the impor-
"a' political figures OF North Car
a.t". nave received or will receive
H.'." the next few days. letters
ln.. the eastern manager Of Paul v.
..rNu'C> campaign. o. r. Ewing. a
-''. York lawyer. in which they are
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
Fairbanks Widow
And Son Share In
His Large Estate

New York. Jan. 5.-(AP)-
Douglas Fairbanks left half of
his estate to his widow. the
former Lady Sylvia Ashley, it
as disclosed when his will was
filed for probate in surrOgateS
court today. He stipulated,
however. that her share should
not exceed S1,000.000.
The movie actor, former hus-
band of Mary Pickford, died in
Santa Monica, Cal, December
II.
To his son, Douglas Fair
banks, Jr., the movie hero left
tweive-fOrtiethS of his proper
ty, the total not to exceed $780,
600.
There was no mention of Miss
PickfOrd.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
CABINET
RESIGNS IN BODY

Brussels. Belgium, Jan. s.
tAP)-Premicr Pierlot submitted
the resignation of his cabinet to-
day to King Leopold and imme-
diatcly was asked to try to form
a new ministry.
Pierl0t said he hoped to make
some definite announcement OH
the results tonight. PierlOt,
member of the Catholic parties.
has reOrganized the ministry
number of times since he became
premier February p.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-05
French Artillery
Pounds Villages
Near German Line

Paris. Jan. 5.-(AP)-Frcnch ar
ti!lcry today pounded German VII
lagos ten miles behind the western
front. military sources reported, as
patrol activity continued along the
entire northern flank.
French heavy shells were aimed al
breaking up concentrations Of Ger
man parol troops. At the same time,
75-milimeter shells we're ralned on
the German side Of nO-man's-land to
hinder enemy scouting GOrays.
Both French Fand German patrol
activities were accompanied by in
ccgsant automatic fire.