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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
EYE ON BALKANS
Attention OF Press Dr.
rected Toward Promised
Attack Upon England

BERLIN, June 81 Up Ger
many and England exchange raid
for raid against each others in
dustrial and munitions centers as
European eyes tonight turned
speculatively toward the Balkans,
where .Rumania was reported tc
have submitted to a Russian ulti-
matum stripping it of Bessarabla
and northern Bucovina.
Nazis protested Indifference to
the Balkan developments and kept
their emphasis on the main goal
England. AS in the recent Russian
troop movements into the Baltic
states east and north of Prussia,
German sources said the Reich was
.'disinterested' in the Russian-Ru-
manian affair.
Involvement Predicted
1t had long been predicted in
European capitals that the Balkans
and Russia ultimately would be in
volved in the current European
war.
Attention of press and official
dom was directed toward the prom
Used forthcoming attack on Ing
land. It was repeatedly emphasized
that England will pay five to one,
IL to 1, 1000 to 1" for injuries
to Germany's population in what
the high command described as
Britain's random bombing of nom
militar yobjectives.
That Germans we're beginning to
feel the effect Of Britain's air at
CONTINUED on Page Three; Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
DRIVE ON BRITAIN
HINTED BY ITALY
Mediterranean Will Be
Main Field OF Combat
For Mussolini, However

ROME, June 81 Up -Fascists
hint that Mussolini's troops of the
new Roman empire may try to in
wade England as Caesar did.
An authoritative source said to-
night the employment Of Italy's men,
warships and planes in a direct at
tack on Britain, along with German
forces, "is not to be excluded"
The Mediterranean will be II
Duce's main field of combat, and the
tempo there was increasing today.
But fascists spoke of the symbol
ism of emulating Caesars legions
and actually setting foot again. on
the British Isles themselves.
Italians viewed with detachment
the Soviet ultimatum to Rumania,
demanding Bessarabia, another bor-
der region, and control of two ports.
The press displayed the news OBJ
jectively, without comment.
In spite of the fact that Italy once
viewed with evident alarm any ex-
tension of Russian influence in south
eastern Europe, foreign observers
for a long time have concluded that
Italy would do nothing to help Ru-
mania.
AS a matter of fact, Italians have
shown sympathy for revisionist
claims by Hungary and Bulgaria on
Rumania.
Numerous Italians living in Ru-
mania have been coming home re-
Gently.
Heavy new bombings of Malta,
Britain's fortified island in the west
ern Mediterranean, reported by
the high command.
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age and movement of vessels,
and, with the consent of the
President, taking possession
and control of any vessels if
necessary to secure them from
damage or injury, or to pre-
vent damage or injury to Unit
ed States harbors or waters.
or to secure observance of the
rights and obligations of the
United States"
A high official, who would
reporters that the order could
erpethortsra t the order could
be interpreted as clearing the
way for possible detention not
only of French ships in Ameri-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28

Both the coast guard and the
customs office are units of the
treasury department.
The White House said in a
statement that Mr.. R0osevelt's
action was supplementary to
his proclamation of a limited
national emergency last Sept
ember. 1t described the powers
granted to Secretary Morgen-
than in this manner:
"The powers which are made
available for exercise by to-
days proclamation include the
PRONUNCIATION of regulations
subject to the Presidents ap-
prevail, governing the anchor
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
Prepares
To Meet Drive
romHungary
Russians Will Take Over
Bessarabia And Northern
Bucovina Provinces
BUCHAREST IS QUIET
World War Heir To Balkan
Supremacy Well On Road
To D~ismemberment

BUCHAREST, June 27.-CR-Ru'
mania bowed tonight to a Soviet de-
nand for great areas of her terri
nrv, and moved nearly 1000, 900 men
INTO Pennsylvania to meet an ex'
lected Hungarian attempt to regain
that former Magyar province.
Despite earlier reports that Red
hoops already were on the march,
was disclosed late tonight that
Russia had agreed to hold back from
he actual occupation of the ceded
|Heas - Bessarabia a d northern
acovina-untiI the last details OF
s capitulation had been worked
at. Diplomats labored at that task,
is expected to be completed to.
morrow and that Soviet troops then
Tuld cross the frontier.
Other Demands
A Swiss radio broadcast heard in
Lndon asserted that in addition to
Bessarabia, northern Blu
and control of certain ports
Russia likewise insisted upon taking
Wer the Rumanian oil fields-one Of
greatest sources of a vita
military supply.
Ito all this, said the Swiss radio.
Rumania Agreed.
Tho oapito1 uya r,1iof topiobf THE
officially censored press still was not
permitted to publish a word Of the
Red ultimatum or of King Carols
acceptance.
Whether she fights Hungary OF
not, whether Bulgaria presses her
own claim for southern Dobruja OF
Continued on Page Five)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
BR0UCHTON WILL
TALK AT REUNION
Plans Made For Gathering
OF Batteries c And D In
Brunswick Soon

J. Melville Broughton, governor
elect of North Carolina, will be
principal speaker during the first
reunion of veterans of batteries B
and c., Second trench mortar bat
TALON, to be held at Fort Caswell
and Southport on June 80, July
1, 2, 3 and 4.
He will speak at 2 o'clock on
the afternoon of July 2 at a meet
ing in Southport, and will be in
troduced by Superior Court Judge
John J. Burney, Of Wilmington.
Roy L. Bangsberger, publisher of
the Lacrosse, Wisconsin,, Tribune,
will preside at the meetings.
Movie Actor Randolph Scott, a
member of the outfit, was invited
to attend the reunion and at first
accepted, but later wrote Sheriff c.
David Jones he would be. unable
to attend due to a picture now in
production.
The reunion will open on Sun
day, June 80, with registration at
Fort Caswell.
The second session will be open
ed Monday morning at 10 o'clock
with the invocation by Brigadier
J.. V. B~reazeale, of the Wilmington
Salvation Army. Those to be in
troduced at this point are:
W. C. Aldridge, of Chattanooga;
C. David Jones, first sergeant of
Battery C; W. E. Castor, first
sergeant of Battery c; G. Pearlie
Continued on Page Seven: Col. s.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28

WASHINGTON, June ~
-R-President Roosevelt, in
a step interpreted as laying
the groundwork for possible
detention of French ships, to-
day authorized seizure Of for
eign vessels in American wa
tiers If necessary to protect
this country's interests, or the
safety of the ships themselves.
The chief executive acted I'M
der the espionage act of 1917
to grant this power to secre-
tary of the treasury Morgen-
than along with other broad
movers of control over both
domestic and foreign vessels
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
SEIZURE OF FOREIGN VESSELS IN y. S..
WATERS is AUTHORIZED BY ROOSEVELT

can waters but also Of YES
sells of other German-d0mina-
ted countries Of Europe.
French ships now in Ameri-
can ports include the h
luxury liner, Normandie, at
New York; The San Francisco
and Leopold Id. at New
York; the Vannes and Wiscon-
sin at Los Angeles; the tanker
Merope, at Chester, Pa; the
Winnipeg at Miami, and the
tanker Scheherzade at Corpus
Christi, Tex.
The power to seize foreign
Continued on Page Seven; Col. -
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
Airport Funds Group
Is Appointed By County
British Planes Bomb
Oil Tanks Al Hanover

LONDON, June 7.-LR-Offi-
cial sources reiterated tonight
that they had no knowledge of
any peace overtures from Ger
many.
A statement, broadcast by ra-
do, said: "The British govern
ment has not changed its view
of the conditions necessary for
peace and there is no sign that
the NaZi government has
changed its character or that it
has repented of those crimes
which the British empire is out
to redress"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
Germany, Britain Trade
Raids On Arms CenterS
British Deny Peace
Opertures From Nazis

BERLIN, June 28-(Friday)c
@ - British planes bombed oil
tanks at Hanover yesterday
started fires and killed and
wounded several persons, DNl},
official German news agency. re-
ported today.
One of the two bOmbers, which
dived from clouds to make the
attack, reached the tanks but
was shot down, DNB said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
Interpreting The War

lor to mounting indications that
Frances navy, and her colonies,
are still in the fight.
Lessons Odds
If that proves to be the fact, it
lessons to a definite degree the odds
against which Britain must fight for
her life.
Even more ~distasteful, perhaps,
to both Berlin and Rome is the
certain fact that Russia. has served
notice that she proposes to satisfy
her own imperial ambitions in her
CONTINUED Ill Page Seven; Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
CHAMBERLAIN SAYS
PARTY NOT SPLIT
Conservatives Renew Sup
port OF Government, De-
termination To Win War

LONDON, June 28- Friday) -R-
On authority Of former Prime Min
lister Neville Chamberlain, a state
ment was issued today declaring
that the conservative party has
emphatically reaffirmed its whole
hearted support Of the government
in their determination to win the
war"
The suggestion that the conser-
vative party lis not united, and
Continued on Page Seven; Col. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
BY KIRKE L. SIMPSON
ASSOCIATED Press Writer)

Two imponderable factors in the
present European situation are
casting shadows over the future
for Germany and Italy even in
their hour of victory over continent
tai France.
Of most immediate consequence
to Frances forsaken Ally, Eng
land, is the indicated escape of the
bulk of the French fleet from the
Axis clutch. The fact that neither
Rome nor Berlin has claimed its
surrender, or internment, lends 20
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
WEATHER

FORECAST
North Carolina: Partly cloudy, some
wat unsettled in extreme north por-
Hun Friday. Saturday partly cloudy,
maltered thundershowers in the noun
Meteorological data for the p hours
'Dolhg 7:30 p. m. Yesterday.
Temperature
l'9o a. IN. IA; 7:30 a. m. Is; 1:30 p.
m %; 7;30 p. m. 70; maximum 81;
~NAlnlum u; mean 80; normal 70.
,. Humidity
IN ,5V a. m. 80; 1880 a. nj. 81; 1:3O p.
al ~; 1:30 p. IN. 70.
Precipitation
notal for "A hours ending 7;30 p. M,
5oHe total since first of the month,
'oo inches.
Tides For Today
wn.. High Low
Wilmington - GAIA II lila
Nasonboro Inlet $500 i:soa 7:51a
,is munrlse SODA; sunset 7:27p; moon
e iz.loa; moonset Loop.
.ape Fear river stage at Fay
e'tevilie. 9.s5 feet.
Nohtlnued on Page Seven: Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-28
MANY SCATTER VOTES
Greater Part OF New York,
All OF Kansas Delegation
Swing To Willkie
GALLERIES GO WILD
Real Break In Phila-
delphia Meet Supplied By
Illinois Delegates

CONVENTION HALL,
June ~.
(AP)-The republican ma
tional convention nominated
Wendell L. Willkie as it's 1910
presidential candidate to-
aight on the sixth ballot.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-01
BOSTON AWAITS
MUSIC FESTIVAL

What appears as a fitting climax to
one of the most successful musical
seasons Boston has ever enioyed is be-
ing presented by the Sunday School
Teachers of st. Bartholomew Church
on the second Sunday of June, the 9th,
at 4:30 pm.
The committee in charge is confident
that they have gathered together the
foremost talent in this section for this
special occasion. Among those to ap-
pear on the program are: Edwin Bar
rows, organist of st. Cyprian's Church,
of whom it can be said that 'Fhis in
terpretations of Bach and other must
cal masters are among the best, to
hear him is to reap refreshment for
your soul; Ina Braithwaite, one of
Boston's outstanding concert artists
an artist who has long been acclaimed
by the critics as a great exponent of
instrumental music; -Ruby Agnew,
renowned concert soloist who has
thrilled many with her well controlled
contralto voice; John Powell, one of
the most pleasing male soloists in this
section;-and Ina and Marie Wharton,
one of the cleverest piano duet players
around.
With such an array of talent, music
lovers are in for one of the rarest
treats one afternoon can possibly offer.
In addition to the aforementioned, the
st. Bartholomew Church Choir, under
the able leadership of J. Shelton Pol
len, is to render the group music. Also,
the committee has arranged to have
Ina Braithwaite and Edwin Barrows
render duet piano and organ, fea-
ture bound to meet the approval of the
anticipated large gathering.
All Boston should afford itself the
opportunity of hearing these artists.
The festival is being held at the
church, st. Bartholomew, and there
is no admission charge save the popu-
lar Silver offering at the Door
George R. Sicily.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-01
Ht1t. Aunrnp UrnftprI
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
MORE BUSINESS

Or. James A. jackson. famous COL
ored business expert, spoke words of
wisdom which ought to be needed by
individuals and organizations inter
ested IN the economic betterment of
Colored people At last SUNDAYS
meeting at Twelfth Baptist Church
sponsored by the Phi Beta Sigma
fraternity DR.. Jackson advised his
hearers to patronize colored bust
nesses IN their community as these
provide employment for persons of
the race who would otherwise be nm
employed. Likewise, he cautioned
tnat businesses which refuse to empIov
colored persons although their patron
age IS largely colored should be bow
cotted.
Effective use Of the boycott would
certainly, as the experienc of the
colored population Of Harlem has
shown, tend to enlarge our "partici-
patton in the job-life of the comnr1-
NIFTY, to borrow a phrase from DR..
MAX fergan. Such participation
would decrease delinquency and crime
among the young. It would increase
the volume of trade enjoyed from col
ored business men.
IL IS obvious that only organization.
only the close Identification of eoIored
business men with existing progress
sIve organizations seeking to enlarge
opportunities for employment, win
furnish colored business with that
body Of consumers upon whom its
prosperity depends. Colored business
men should endorse all legislation
whIch' tends to solve the problem of
unemployment among colored and
white youth, who are the hone of
Americas future greatness and re-
coyery from the blighting effects of
the depression.
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YERGAN ANSWERS
CONGRESS CRITICS

CONTINUED from Page u
strates what the Congress can do /
propose now to tell you about that
conference.
Every delegate has received de-
tailed information about the agree
ment between Labor's Non Partisan
League and the Congress, and as every
delegate knows, that agreement in no
sense involves the Congress in any
form Of unifcation with or utilization
to Labor's Non Partisan League. That
agreement prescribes a line of action
as follows:
l. That Labor's Non Partisan
League and the Congress agree to
use all of the strength at their com
mnand to secure the enactment of
the Anti-Lynching Bill in this ses-
sion of Congress.
z. That Labor's Non Partisan
League and the Congress agree to
use the strength at their disposal
TO defeat any amendments to the
National Labor Relations Act. 1t
was further agreed that represen-
tatlves of the Congress and Labor's
Non Partisan League would meet
on or about May Is for the purpose
of agreeing upon other legislation
upon which the two organizations
can collaborate.
There is everything to be said in
support Of this action and there is no
sound argument against it. 1t repre-
SCENTS no departure from the estab-
lished policy of the Congress, it rather
fulfills the repeatedly avowed purpose
of the Congress; namely. that of
working with all other forces on
specific issues affecting the welfare of
the Colored people in America. The
Congress has not handed over its
Identity to any other organization.
The Congress has rather secured an
other ally in its struggle for the poll
ttical, social and economic rights of the
race. The Congress will stand fully
behind this agreement and its answer
to its critics will be an effort to find
other similar allies in the fight for the
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ANNUAL NAACP CONFERENCE
Continued from Page II

NCOnLlHueQ from rage
June %, in the Metropolitan Opera
House. Among LaGuardia's appoint
ments are Hubert T. Delany, commits
sioner of taxes; Judge Jane NJ. Bolin:
and Special Sessions Judge Myles A.
Paige.
The meeting will be opened Tuesday
night, June IL with a speech by John
L. Lewis, chairman of the Clio. who
is expected to invite the race, through
the N.A.A.C.P., to participate in a
third party movement. No comment
has been made upon a third party bv
officials of the NAACP, but it is well
known that the association has never
taken partisan stand in politics.
The keynote address of the confer
ence will be delivered by Arthur B.
Spingarn, president. Politics is ex-
pected to occupy the spotlight and the
clarion call will be sounded by Alder
man Earl B. Dickerson of Chicago on
Wednesday night June 10 when he
talks on "Colored Citizens and the
Franchise" This speech will be fol-
lowed up the next day by a discussion
led by Dean William H. HASTE on the
topic, "The NAACP and Political Par
ties"
The 25th Spingarn medal will be
awarded to DR.. Louis T. Wright We'd
nesday night, June 10, by DR. Russell
l.. Cecil
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-01
PUBLIC BEHAVIOR

Complaints by proprietors Of thea
tres and dance halls about disturbances
IN the vicinity Of their buildings make
it imperative that something be done
to check the disorders. Several such
complaints have reached this Office.
Colored citizens have long enjoyed a
reputation for good public behavior.
Not infrequently owners Of amusement
places have voluntarily praised colored
patrons for their department, declar-
ing the behavior Of colored patrons to
be much better than that of other
groups. We can procure the use Of the
best halls in the city.
But the penalty for misconduct, is
obvious managers would find ready
excuse to refuse renting their halls:
they would likely insist that the dis
turbanees periled their licenses.
People viii no longer put up with
noisy and riotous public behavior. Note
that Harvard and Tech students no
longer are free to indulge in their wild
adoleseent pranks outside of college
grounds. Neither their wealth nor So
cial status saves them from arrest and
conviction for disturbing the peace
Colored pranksters and disturbers of
the peace would have a slim chance 70
fare any better.
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gigantic target for totalitarian ven
gence when the opportune time
arrives. This is revealed because of
its hesitant policies, involvement fears
and racial discrimination customs. All
three of these reasons have been
screened on a worldwide horizon dur
ing the present and past eras causing
establishment to millions, who live
within its boundaries.
For two decades Nazi and Fascist
programs have been formulated to
destroy neighboring European states.
Recently, new entity of destruction
was included to complete the cycle and
assure effacement of all Democracies.
The new danger which includes the
other two, is Sovietism, and all three
are now actively engaged in a pro
gressive elimination process of Demo-
cratized states.
When America stands alone as pro-
tector of the Western Hemisphere, its
policies of hesitation and involvement
will surely estrange many of the
South American nations, who have
been lukewarm and unsympathetic to
Monroe Doctrine" principles imposed
by democratic diplomatic custom as a
means Of linking these nations to-
gether because of unseparated geo
graphical and contiguous boundaries.
Certain states Of this group have made
attempts openly and secretly to sever
this imaginary union of nations in
order to organize individual and COM
bined hostile fronts to demonstrate
non-protective sympathetic action of
Americas claims. There are grave
fears of Totalitarian cleavages becom-
ing a fact, especially during the pres
ent European crisis. An antagonistic
movement toward the goal of separat-
ing the Monroe Doctrine link by a
strong combination of South American
states would precipitate immediate
intervention by the United States
and probable totalitarian protest.
which will then, if not too late throw
to the winds the hesitant and involve
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RHODES FIFTH GREAT SUCCESS
ICOntinued frOm Page m

Continued from Page u
samson and Delilah," Saint Saens, Of
which John Thomas Warner, sang the
dramatic role Of Sampson, and Sarah
Mckenzie, the role Of Delilah. Other
principal singers were: William Rich
ardson, Gilbert Hutcherson, Harvey
Higgins, Jessie Reddick, Jesse Owens,
Howard Mann and Frederick Yarde.
The third act of the bohemian
Girl" by Balfe ended the program in
which the following singers had lead
ing parts: Pattie Yates, John Powell
Gilbert HUTCHINSON, Herman Carter,
Ella Martin, and Mack Boatwright.
Mildred Jenkins, soprano, was guest
artist. Other members Of the opera
society are: Eugene Greene, Ann
Wake, Lille Ballard, Armeda Mason.
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WOBURN

WOBURN, Mass, May 3O-Memo-
rial Sunday was observed last Sunday
with general outpouring of veterans
and patriotic organizations. In the
morning services were held at the
Trinity Episcopal Church where Rev.
William Viscounte pastor, delivered
the sermon. He is Veteran of
the last World War In the evening
the Strand Theatre was the gather
ing place for the largest crowd to ever
attend a memorial Sunday evening
assembly Services at the st. Johns
Baptist Church were very helpful all
day last Sunday although the weather
was inclement The visitors at +he
morning services were Mr.. James Al
kinson Of Lynn, Mass, accompanied
by Rev. w. P. Smith Of Gary. West
Virginia. Rev. Smith delivered stir
ring sermon to the fairly good atten-
dance present. The pastor, Rev. A
Roger Williams preached in the even
ing and delivered very affective SER
mon to goodly number present
Church school was held at noon with a
large attendance present. Star classes
l, 8 and 10. Visitors at the school
were Miss Peggy Frye Of Boston. Miss
Frye was the weekend guest Of Miss
Marjorie Atkinson on Union st.. and
Mr.. James Atkinson and Rev. w. p
Smith also remained for the church
session. The B.Y.P.U. iourneyed to
the Peoples Baptist Church in Chel-
sea last Sunday afternoon to take mart
in a special program at the PEOPLES
Church of which Rev. Fuller is pastor
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-06-01
BOSTON BAY IS
SUCCESS ArU.S.C.

Phil Medley, freshman at Virginia
State College and graduate Of Bos-
toms High School of Commerce, IS
president of the freshman class and
member of the Mems Senate. He has
found time to play quarterback on the
varsity football team, CIA.A. cham
pions, sing tenor in the widely known
Virginia State College Glee Club. and
write songs.
His Forward to Victory" has been
adopted as the school victory song;
Two other songs which he wrote ana
introduced on the campus have become,
popular. They are "Parlor Serenade
and "I'm Disappointed in You.
Phil is major in Physical Educa-
ton and member of the Lampodas
Club of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity