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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05
Green's Fine Promise

Professor Paul Green has promised to write
a play of historic interest abut the lower
Cape Fear area. Written by Professor Green,
such a drama would have far more than local
interest. The Lost Colony and T h High.
land CALI are guarantees of that.
Wilmington may well rejoice in his pledge
to give the early history of this area the dra-
matte expression it deserves, even if there is
a string attached to it. He said, when here
the other day, that he will write this play
when repairs to ITALIAN hall are completed
for the premiere.
Surely, with so little still to be done to put
the grand old playhouse in condition for re-
opening, the city administration will be in
it has a major water problem on its hands.
Having gone so far with the job, and with this
inducement from North Cardinals great play
wright, there ought not to be any unnecessary
delay.
A performance Of this kind would have a
financial value to Wilmington, aside from its
historic worth. The throngs which annually
attend the showing of THE Lost Colony and
The Highland CALI would as readily attend
a Cape Fear drama here. This ought tc
swing the business community into cooper
alton with the Italians in their effort to have
the work on ITALIAN hall speedily completed
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JUNIOR CHAMBER OF


To the Star:
First, we want to thank you and
your paper for providing a channel
through which we can reach the
public when matters Of Importance
concerning local citizens arise, that
is, space in the Letter Box column.
The Junior Chamber Of Commerce
issues a challenge and provides an
opportunity for every young man
who claims to be a loyal citizen Of
Wilmington. An opportunity to do
something for your community and
a challenge that unless you are do
ing something for your community
you are not a good citizen. The men,
bership of the local Junior Chamber
is open to all men between the ages
of q and IS who are sold on the
future Of Wilmington and on the
idea that they can be of benefit to
time and their energy without
thought of personal gain for them
selves. If you are looking for a
club to make social contacts, we
don't want you. If you r looking
for a club to directly boost your
business, don't waste your time. If
you want a membership in a club
whose meetings you attend solely to
be entertained, don't consider the
Jaycees, because you will be disap-
pointed. If you want to aid in the
progress of Wilmington, if you want
to make this a better community in
which to live and are willing to sac
rifice a portion Of your time and are
willing to go to work and do some
thing for Wilmington, we want you.
Help your community by helping
yourself.
The next meeting is Tuesday, No
vember S, at 500 p. m, at the Tide
Water Assembly hall, Second and
Princess Streets.
Sincerely yours,
WILMINGTON JUNIOR
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Nov. 4, 1910.
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INDUSTRIAL STUDY
REPORT PRESENTED
Committee Accepts Report
And Expresses Apprecia.
ton To H. E. Boyd
VIA hnah

A report on a comprehensive in,
dustrial survey of Wilmington an
New Hanover county was made b
H. E. Boyd at a meeting Of the Wi
mington Industrial committee at til
chamber of commerce offices yeste
day afternoon.
The survey was made by Boyd
the request Of the committee an
covers all possible points and da.
on the city and county from the il
dustrial viewpoint.
In accepting the report the con
mirtee unanimously expressed It
appreciation to Boyd for the vMs
The results Of the survey will
printed on mimeographed forms an
sent out to all possible prospects #
industry within a few days.
Louis T. Moore, chairman Of Ii
committee, presided over the meetin:
He was authorized by the other men
bers to contact all industries in III
county for the purpose of securl
any information they may have
further industrial development,
James E. L. Wade and Thomas b
Wright reported on their recent GIL
ferences in Washington with co.
eminent officials relative to varl0l
projects for the city and count
They said that the results OF tns
conferences We're most favorable
Julian Morton and Fred Wil!eM
who attended the meeting Of 10
North Carolina Committee Tor u
Tense in New Bern recently as re-
resentatives of the committee g@'
a report on that meeting in resa"
to the national defense program
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pope Plus Determined
To Remain In Vatltl

VATICAN CITY, Nov. 4.-E'
Pope Plus XII is determined 10
main in the Vatican despite ne"
raid alarms in Rome, it wa repc''
unofficially tonight.
A Vatican source said the "
probably would protest il R3mS
bombed because of the many Va
able church properties in the Guy
1t was said that the pontlll lln'
has agreed for work to pfoeeeD
a personal shelter.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05
Star-News Program

Consolidated City-County Governmen
under CounctlAanager Administration.
Public Port Terminals.
Perfected Truck ond Berry Preserving
md Marketing Facilities.
Arena for Sports n Industrial
sho,os.
Seaside High11ay from WrtghtsviHe
Beach to Bold Head Island.
Extension OF city Limits. =
S5.Foot Cape Fear Riuer channel. Dsd
er Turning Basin. with snip lanes into
industrial sites along Eastern bank
south of Wilmington.
orion Plantation.
Development of Pulp Wood Produc-
ton through sustatned-yield methods
throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
Unified Industrial Ind Resort Pro
mottonal Agency, supported by n
countrywide taz.
Shipyards IND DrydocE.
Negro Health Center for Southeastern
North Carolina. developed around the
Community Hospital.
Adequate hospital facilities TOR whites.
Junior High School.
Tobacco Warehouse tor Export Buyers.
Development OF native grape 0ropfn0
throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
Modern Tube1culosis Sdnotortum.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05
Sights And Sounds
In Hollywood
BY ROBIN O

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. Ats
that old greener pasture beyond
the fence, no doubt, but it's a fact
that every visit up here serves us
Hollywood people as a shot-in-the-
arm.
It's the change of tempo. change
of air. change OF view. Probably
the three work together. Away
from the sunny sies.a cline. the
stranger steps faster. IS more
aware Of the ornipresen. movie
aura that hovers over Hollywood
and is absent here. TIE absence
is striking. a delegation from the
movies arrives and. while !. re-
ceives a hearty welcome, the rip
pie OF fanfare is but one o. many
waves over the fascinating quilt OF
this city's life.
This is not to imply that San
Franciscans are lacking in enthu-
Isiasm as movie fans. For h e
planned ceremonies of the movie
occasion the first showings of
They Knew What They Wanted
the turnout was tremendous, al
most out of bounds.
And yet. even at the height of
the ballyhoo, there was never a
suspicion that Hollywood had tax
en- over; there was never a doubt
that this was San Franciso, being
itself. After the show. when Hol-
lywood adjourned to the Top o
the Mark, San Francisco was al
ready there, quietly slipping a n d
taking in the magic panorama Of
its own light = studded hills and
CANYONS. San Francisco, at near
by tables, may have been amused
at HollyWood's fondness for sweet
milk and lemonade (and the Tim
Rolts we're not alone in this) but
like a well-bred host it raised no
eyebrows.
Phillip K. Scheuer, one of our
esteemed fellows. returned from
San Francisco recently with the
inspired observation tn a t Holly
wood women, by contrast, we're
"slack-happy." To a Hollywoodi-
an it seems strange to see streets
filled with women shopping, work
ing, or just walking, all tastefully
dressed with nary a pair of Stacks
in sight. This is no complaint
against Hollywood, mind you.
There's a reason for Stacks in Hol-
lywood: The town is always at
work, and between takes" or pic
lures there's nothing (the girls tell
mel so comfortable as Stacks.
Next time you're here, don't shy
clear of the Usual Things T h a t
Tourists Do. Take the tours, all
of 'em. Get to Fisherman's Wharf
and inhale the sea smells, sample
the choWders and the shrimp, look
in at Joe DiMaggio's place. Get
up to the Colt tower and take IN
that view-the CLASSY blue bay,
the bridges, Alcatraz, the lament
ed shell of Treasure Island, tn e
surrounding hills.
Get over to Chinatown. If you're
not hungry, you will be. See the
Chinese telephone office. And
when you're hungry again, go to
Jacks, or Sans. or Omar Khay-
yam's, or any of a thousand places
where they seem to know secrets
about food.
And I hope you run across Tom
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900 people. There are 20, 900
within the walls of his palace. . .
He is only 26 and speaks perfect
English. AS we toured the
palace with him I saw a table
tennis set slowed away in a corner
When I mentioned this his face
lit up and he said, Yes, that's
the only exercise I get" L be-
lieve he has about Is wives, and
there are a horde of royal princes
ses. - 8
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my. He is a bellboy in one " -,
big hotels who says he mas i,
there 80 years. Tommy Is
lomat, a genius, a quiet WIFI '..I,
behind the scenes Of hospi ~.
The best way I can tell you
him is to relate the experlea.
a RKO executive who WaaS, 81
get through quarantine =" c.s::
come Signe Hasso, the new ~:
ish star, on her arrival. me q
tried everywhere and couloh !,
through. In desperation he NJ;
pealed to Tommy. Tommy u.
a few calls-and Miss Hass0 ~,
fittingly welcomed, IN
time.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05
Man About
Manhattan
BY GEORGE TUCKER

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Recently
Sonny (C.V.) Whitney got back to
NY from a 20, 1000 mile aerial tour
of the southern Pacific. . When
he goes on trips, Or stays in town
for that matter, he notes each
days happenings in a personal
diary. Here are a few leaves
from his diary, written on this
tour:
"About Canton Island. . The
first things you see as you glide
down and tie up to the wharf are
the British and American flags,
side by side. Canton is the only
island in the world nder the joint
sovereignty of Great Britain and
the U. S. Poor Mr.. and
Mrs. Flemming, the agents of His
Majesty the King. When the wal
came, they we're forgotten Gu this
tiny isle. Their provision boat did
not come as usual, and thay are
now supported by Pan American
Anyways. -.
ION Nurakiu Island. There
are about 10 women for every
man. I must tell you says
a British government med!co,
they are the most beautiful wo-
men l have seen in all the South
Seas They are perfection-and I'LL
spoiled, for they are never Wis
tied by the outside world. . .
They told me about the Clipper
coming over for the first time. AL
were in church. -. A woman came
in, shrieking The Angel of Death
is approaching!' Everyone dashed
out of the church. They grabbed
their babies and took to the bush
where they stayed until it passed
over.
New Caledonia. -. Used to be-
long to France-now under the
De Gaullle government in London.
An island being watched by Japan
through a periscope and by Aus.
tralia through a monocle. . .
Noumea (the capitol itself still
has the charm of a French pro-
vincial village. Champagne is Is
cents a quart. ...
Bali. My first impression
of Bali was in the two individuals
who were standing by the plane
to help us alight. One was a Bala.
nese soldier looking very efficient
in his spotless uniform, the other
a porter clad only in a sarong.
The trance dance. . "a young girl
of humble descent is selected for
the principal role. The girl hangs
her head over the fire in which
the Medicine Men pour various
herbs and potions until she finally
becomes drugged by the fumes.
They stand her in the middle
of the hut and transform her from
into Cinderella clad in a costume of
geld. Her chorus of girls sits on
one side of the arena, and on the
other side r groups of at least
SO men each, naked to the waist,
faces painted, long talon-like claws
attached to their fingers. The
whole scene is lit by torches and
the full moon filtering down
through palm trees. .. Then fol
lows the Balinese version of the
Creation. While the story I'm
folds, in song and acting, the girl
dances in a trance as the spirits
are supposed to move her.
This performance would make a
sensation OF any stage in Amer
I'VE spend a week in Java.
Inc Sultan is n of the last re-
naming Eastern Potentates. . He
mas an autocratic rule over 40, OOO,-
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The Editors
LETTER BOX

rhe editor does not necessarl!y
endorse any article appearing IN
this department. They represent Jug
views Of the individual leaders cor,
respondents are warned nat ~
communicattons M must contain the
Correct name and address for our
records. though the latter may be
signed as the writer sees fit. The
Star-News reserves the right to alter
any text that for any reason Is OBJ:
iecfionable. Letters on controversial
subjects will not be published.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05
WATER

10 the StdF.
1t seems desirable to avoid ex-
tended controversy in regard to
the purity, or rather the impurity
of the water which has been sup
piled to the citizens Of Wilmington
for certain periods during the past
ten years.
The report Of the City Commits
sioners at great length seems to
undertake to soothe tn public
mind and explain away a great
mistake for which they are not in
any way responsible, but this can
not minimize the mistake and il
they undertake to perpetuate il
then they do become responsible.
Perhaps it may be said that in
condoning the mistake for the past
ten years, or in discovering it and
not attempting to find an adequate
remedy they now share in the re
sponsibility.
The so-called "Toomer's Creek
water supply is shown by Mr.. Bee
tons complete report to have beer
tried out on his recommendation,
which pointed out certain reserva'
ions.
AS a citizen interested at thai
time in a good water supply l ad'
NIT negligence in not having
looked into details, and therefore
admit that I have gotten what ]
deserved - but l was completely
misled by the term 'Toomer's
creek" A 'creek" to me means g
stream of water and I felt salts
fled that a pure stream of water
with flood gates keeping the ris'
ing tide of the river from going
into it, would upon the recommen'
dalton of a man like MI. Becton
prove satisfactory.
So it came as a complete sur,
prise to me recently to know thai
TONERS creek is in no sense q
creek but merely a bypass of the
river which allows the river water
to flow in at both ends and be-
comes a reservoir of such quality
of water as is supplied by the riv
err at any given time.
Nothing but gross carelessness
could excuse salt water in an I'm
contaminated creek. But no engi
neering skill could keep contamin
ated water out of a bypass which
is open at both ends unless the by
pass had sufficient capacity tt
carry a water supply which woule
last over periods of at least three
months, and this "Toomer':
creek could not approximate.
So to sum up, TONERS creel
has been known to be Inadequate
for from five to ten years, but the
citizens of Wilmington have not u.
to the present time known t hi
reasons.
For the sake of brevity. and fo,
even more important reasons.
shall not 60 further into this case
at the present time but strongl,
advise in the interest of everybody
concerned that we do not follow
up one monumental mistake wifi
another. We are in I'll probability
headed toward this unless we GO.
the advice of hydraulic engineers
of HI hest standing, entirely indie.
pendent OF those who have giver
opinions up to the present time or
have acqulesced in he present
conditions.
One OF the vital things to do is
to avoid any cover-up program.
There are three or four possibi1.
ties of getting an abundance ~
pure water for the CITY of Wi.
mington if, without fear or prei,1.
dice,N we disclose the scientific
your war profits on a Maxwell
Hup, Saxon Franklin, Velie AI,an
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05
TRAVELLER SUM

LONDON, Nov. 4.-tP,-lns 4,
miralty announced tonight the +,
ing of the trawler Tllburyness =,
a brush with enemy aircraft "
ualties were not given.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05
TOP o. THE MORNING

After oil, the Lord OF the Universe doesn't
need our money. 1t has simply been entrusted
to us; and zoe are given the privilege OF sh1r-
ing it NTH others, because, in so doing, Ue
groW and develop ourselves.
-QUARTERLY
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WEATHER

DOVER, England, Nov -,
A strong southwest wind KICK 9:
a choppy sea in the Dover :
today. Heavy clouds and Ia"
visibility to about three mlls.
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1acts, and in the public's interest
make wise use of them.
Very truly yours,
HUGH MacRAE
Nov, 4. 1910
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05

your war profits on a Maxwe11
aup' x Franklin, Velie, Allen.
Case, O~wen-Magnette or Peerless
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-05

We spend a week in Java.
n Sultan is one of the last re-
naming Eastern Potentates. . He
has an a~utocratic rule over 40. OOO.-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
GARNER QUITS CAPITAL: REFUSES TO SAY WHEN,
 IF EVER, HE'LL RETURN

WASHINGTON, July 23-Johr Nance Garner, Vice. President, still publicly silent regarding the third term, has entrained for Uvalde Texas.
 He refused to say when, if ever he will return to the Capital.
 Senator Tom Connally and Rep resentative Sam Rayburn, the lat ter with tears in his eyes, bade farewell to Garner.
 Senators George w. Norris and Carter Glass also farewelled him in his office.
 The trip is ostensibly to vote in the primary election but many be- lieve Garner is not planning tc complete his term.
 The Vice. President said: I'll re- serve my decision on that I have a leader who waits until the last minute to make up his mind"
 Garner said he was irritated anc to the newsmen said: You boys know never have any news. am not news. The public doesn't care what I do.''
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
UNITED STATES
 FLEET SAILING
 FOR MANEUvERS
Wdrships Leave Honolulu for Cruise Southward
 of Hawaiian islands

HONOLULU, July 23.-The Unit ed States fleet maneuvered south ward from the Hawaiian Islands to- day for new secret war maneuvers in the Pacific.
 The fleet has been based in the islands since April. apparently as a warning to Japan and had engaged in far more than the usual man euvers.
 Naval officials would not com ment on the last fleet movements. but it is understod that some of the ships will sail south of the equator.
 It has been reported that the United States will engage in patrol of the Pacific islands east of the international date line, to discour- age any changes in present owner ship of foreign possessions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
SAYS R005EVElT
 BLOCKS BRITAIN
 IN MAKING PEACE
Official Organ of German Foreign Office Takes
 If Out on President

BERLIN, July 26-The German newspaper, Frankfurter zeitung, charges that President Roosevelt is responsible to great extent for Great Britains refusal to consider peace terms.
 The paper says that only a few AmericafS realize the responsibiltty of MT Roosevelt for the present war. It continued to say that England is depending on the United States to q great extent in it's upcompromis- ing attitude.
 The publication points out that MT. Roosevelt is running for re- election and says that the close scrutiny his record will receive, Is welcome. At the same time, the of ficial organ of the German Foreign Office declared that the cabinet of Prime Minister Winston Chur- chill is driving England to ruin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
Nominee wiIIkie
 On Tour
Starts Two Day Swing Around Paris of Three
 Stdtes-R0deo Bound

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July B. Wendell L. Willkie, starting a two day swing of Northern Colorado. Wyoming and Utah, said lin this country there is no such thing as the indispensable man."
 Willkie made the remark to a crowd at Brighton, Colorado, as he spoke from the rear platform of the train bearing him here to attend the Frontier Days Rodeo.
 Willkie said: T know it is a ser ies of circumstances that caused me to be nominated for the Presi- dency"
 The nominee announced that Lem Jones, of Davenport, Iowa. former press representative of Dewey, will serve as his press representative.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
Soviet Subs Reporfedin in
 Boring Sea
Coast Guard Makes Report Regarding Statements of North Eskim0s

SEATTLE, July 23.-Officers of the Coast Guard cutter Perseus say that residents of the American own ed Little Diomede Island report sighting considerable activity of seeming military nature on nearby Russian owned Big Diomede Island.
 They say that a detachment of Soviet troops is at present construct ing large plane hangar there and that they also sighted a number of submarines.
 Soviet workers are said to be con- structing a powerful radio station on Big Diomede Island, and to be leveling part of the barren land for an airbase.
 The Perseus, normally based in California. made the voyage to the Boring Sea apparently for the sole purpose of Investigating Russian &C., tivities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
SIZZLING
 HEAT OVER
 pARTS,U.5.
No Relief Is Predicted for WiIted SeCti0ns-180
 Persons Die
(By Associated Press)

Scattered thunder showers giving only temporary and slight relief to the h eat waves is the best the weatherman could offer today to a sweltering nation.
 The United States Weather Bu- reau at Chicago reports protract- ed hot spell, which is now week old in some of the wilted section, may continue for probably three more days.
 Virtually the entire nation east of the Rocky Mountains is suffering from sizzling heat with tempera- lures of 100 degrees or higher re- ported yesterday and the outlook about the same for today.
 At least 180 deaths are reported during the past 24 hours up to o'clock this morning from 31 states. At least 40 persons were victims of drownings. some going beyond their depths, others prostrated while in the water and others in overload ed boats
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON. July B. Cas- tronomical:
 Capital gourmets have an ache, but it didn't come from eating. Just the reverse, in fact. Russian caviar is up 100 percent in price when you can get it at all. The fine French champagnes are getting as scarce as bathwater in Death Val ley The kegs of famous Holland and Munchen beers are getting down to the spigots.
 Matjes herring, from Sweden, is soaring. Olives from Italy, Spain and other Mediterranean countries are far from as plenti- ful or as cheap as they used to be The imported Dutch, Danish and Scandinavian cheeses no longer tickle the nostrils when you swing through the delicatessen screen doors.
 The last shipment of spisbrod
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-23
German Planes Shower Fire Bombs-Atfack on
 Wales Beaten Off
MANY CITIES ARE
 BOMBED, AIR RAIDS
Defending Planes Con- finuaIIy Racing Out"
 Meet Enemy Graft
(Bl ASSOCIATED PREss)

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill today tacitly affirme Great Britain's final answer" to Adolf Hitler that the British Empire will fight to a finish against the Nazi conquest.
 By avoicing comment during the question period in the House of Commons, Churchill indicated the British Empires last word to Hit ler's appeal for a dictated Nazi peace was spoken yesterday by For eign Secretary Lord Halifax who said there will be mo compromise"
 Authoritative sources in Berlin previously said Hitler would hold off the zero hour for Great Bri- tains destruction only until after the British Prime Minister had spoken. thus practically ignoring the statement m made in a world broadcast by Lord Halifax.
 Fire Bomb Shower
 Even as Churchill ended all talk of peace, German planes showered fire bombs on British cities in widespread. attacks.
 Nazi Berlin declared the die is cast" for the blitzkreig against Great Britain.
 Hitler'S High Command declares that German planes have heavily bombed the cities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Chatham, Sheerness and also attacked the airdromes near Portsmouth.
 Planes in Night Drone
 German raiders droned across the English c hannel throughout the night dropping bombs on ship ping and the countryside
 British fighting planes are de- scribed as continually racing out to sea" to drive the German raiders back.
 One dozen marked Swastika planes flew over Wales at one time early this morning in the biggest sky attack since the war started but they fled, dropping many of their bombs on the open fields, in the face of hot anti-aircraft fire.