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Evening star., 1940-04-09
ID Indictments Returned
By New Grand Jury

Making its first return, the new
District grand jury handed up IA in
dictments today to Justice Peyton
Gordon in Criminal Court No. l of
District Court.
Those indicted and the charges
are: Stanley Nickel, Charles Davis.
Erwin w. Rollins and Frank Craig
Walters, joy-riding: Edward T. Haw-
kins, grand larceny; Albert l.. Dyer,
Raymond K. Robertson, Francis j.
Robertson and James E. Higgs,
housebreaking and larceny; Peter T.
Powell, John A. Nelson, John K.
Stewart, Leon M. Smith and Ru-
dolph Coleman, robbery: Elisha
Thompson, assault with dangerous
weapon; Louis E. Bradley, violation
of the numbers law; Garland L.
Sewen and Eldredge F. Sewell, vio-
lation of the White Slave Traffic Act,
and Alexander L. Gregory, house.
breaking and larceny from the
United States.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Randolph Candidate
For denomination
In Congress Race
Chuirmon of House
District Committee
Will File This Week
pecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MARTINSBURG. w. Va, April
9.-Representative Randolph. chair
man of the House District Commits
tee. announced today he would be
a candidate for denomination at the
Democratic primary on May IA.
His district includes IS counties.
He said he would file formally
with the Secretary of State during
the week. The lists close Sunday.
In his announcement Mr.. RAN
dolph said he appreciated sugges-
ton that he be a candidate for the
United States Senate from this dis
trict or for Governor of West Vir-
ginia.
Il feel" his statement added
however, I can best serve If per-
mltted to continue in my present
position OF responsibility and trust"
In addition to being chairman of
the District Committee, Mr.. Ran
dolph is member of the House
committees on Labor, Roads and
Clvl Service. He also holds the DO
sition OF assistant majority whip in
the House.
No opposition has appeared for
him in the primary, and none has
been indicated.
There will be a contest for the
nomination Of his Republican op-
ponent, however. Alan G. Bolton.
attorney, of Elkins and William B.
Simmons of Berkeley Springs. the
latter candidate in 1886, have both
announced, and DR.. Thomas G. Best
OF Keyser has indicated he will also
announce this week.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Representative Smith
Eu|ogized in House,;
Funeral Held Here
Body to Be Sent to
Maine, Accompanied
By Senator White

Funeral services for Representa-
tive Clyde H. Smith, Republican, of
Maine were held at / pm. today at
his home, 1923 Newark street NV,
with the Rev. James S Montgomery,
chaplain of the House, officiating.
Mr.. Smith died yesterday of coro-
nary thrombosis at the age of So.
The House adjourned out of respect
for him after his colleague, Repre-
sentative Oliver, Republican, Of
Maine paid him tribute on the floor.
"S0ldier Of the People,"
clyde H. Smith was fine soldier
In the interests of the rank and file
OF the people," Mr.. Oliver said.
During his many years of public
service he stood firmly for the prin-
clples in which he so ardently be-
lieved."
Majority Leader Rayburn named
on committee to attend the funeral
Representatives. Norton, Democrat.
OF New Jersey, chairman of the
House Labor Committee, and WEIGH.
Republican, OF California, ranking
Republican member of the commit
tee. Mr.. Smith had been a member
OF the committee since shortly after
assuming his seat in 1887.
Mr.. Rayburn also named Repre-
sentative Brewster, Republican, of
Maine, and Mr.. Oliver. Senator
White, Republican, of Maine will
accompany the body on its return
to Maine for burial.
Wife to Seek His Seat.
The day before his death Mr..
Smith had requested that his wife,
Mrs. Margaret Chase Smith, sue
ceed him in Office in case he we're
unable t. run again. Yesterday Mrs.
Smith signitied her intention of en-
tering the primaries, but withheld
formal announcement until after
the funeral. They were married in
1890.
The body will be taken to Skow-
hegan, Me, late today for a second
service at Mr., Smiths home there
Thursday. Interment will be in
Hartland, Me.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Service Orders
NAVY,
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.

Cooley. Comdr. Thomas r., from Annapolis
to U. S. S. Wichita.
Mcconnell. Comdr. Robert p, from Miami
to Asiatc Fleet.
Murphy, Comdr. John w., from Annapolis
to U. S. S. Honolulu.
Vose, Comdr. William c., from q. 8. 8.
Ramapo to Newport.
Coffee. 1t; Doyle M. from Tutuila to q.
S. s. Charles F. Hughes
Ebert. 1t. Hilan. from Annapolis to De-
stroyer Squadron g.
Ensey, 1t Lot, from Washington to o. 8.
SAMPSON Il; Robert R., from Norfolk to
johnson. 1t. Ug0 Ralph c.. from q. 8. 8.
Adams. Ensign Thomas M, from o. 8. 8.
=, Lexington to Battle Force,
toga to Battle Force:
Cassidy, Ensisn John j.. jr;;; from q. 8. 8.
Douglas, Ensign James, from q. 8. 3.
Balch to Troy, N Y
Mcdowell: Ensign Joseph M. from o. s. g.
West Virginia to Asiatic Fleet,
sDsars ENSIGN csor.Go Wiism Ia assc o ill.,. H. from
MEDICAL CORPS.
Island to i. s. 5: Relief. 'A'' ''0lA ''Al'
Perry comdr: Wendeil H. from U. 9. 8.
Haselton' lts1 1t; comdr Frederick r., from
mouth, N. H.. to Boston.
nall to y. s. S. Erie.
Fuhring, 1t. q. s. Shirley A., from
SUPPLY CORPS.
Cone. 1t. Henry s., from o. 8. q. Lexing.
ton to Washington
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Mrs. Agnes Phelps, 81.
Dies at Home Here

Mrs. Agnes Emeline Phelps, 81, a
resident of Washington for more
than so years, died yesterday at her
home, lib Thirteenth street NE.
She was the mother of Mrs. Cecile
P. Clark, with whom she lived.
A native of Portville, N. Y, Mrs.
Phelps was the widow of Cyrus E.
Phelps. She was active in affairs
of the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church, of which she was the oldest
member.
She also is survived by four
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. tomorrow at the residence, with
the Rev. Freely Rohrer, former pas
tor of the Metropolitan Church, Of
fciating. Burial will be in Glen
wood Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-04-09

years as an assistant disbursing Of
ficer with the Department OF the
Interior.
In 1910, after having kept books
for Judd & DetWeiler for several
years on part time basis, he quit
his Government job to devote his
full time to the printing business
He had made his home in Washing
ton until he retired.
Mr.. Evans was treasurertof Cal
vary Baptist Church and was> one
of the original members of the Sum-
day school of that church. He was
a member of La Fayette Lodge, No.
10, of Masons, and a member of
Almas Temple of the Shrine.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Kate Judd Evans; two sons, Edwin
G. Evans and Clarence Judd Evans,
and three grandchildren, all living
in Washington.
Funeral services will be held at
II am. Thursday at the Hysong fu-
neral home, 1900 N street NV, with
burial in Glerwood Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Edward J. WiIhoite
Dies at OIney Home

Edward J.. Wilhoite. "a, WELL
known Montgomery County farmer
and real estate operator, died yester-
day at his home near Olney, Nd,
following a short illness.
A native of Wartrace, Tenn, Mr..
Wilhoite had spent most of his life
in Montgomery County where he
owned large properties, including
the site Of the Clney Theater.
He is survived by his wioow, Mrs.
Anna May Wilhoite, and a daughter,
Mildred Wilhoite.
Funeral services will be held at
Olney tomorrow and burial will be
In the Episcopal Church Cemetery
at Beltsville, Md.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
H. W. Stoddurd Dies,
Route Agent for Star

Harry w. Stoddard, IS, route agent
with The Star for 16 years, died
today in Sibley Hospital after a long
illness.
Mr.. Stoddard was native of
Washington. His home is at 1918
Maryland avenue NE. Illness occa-
stoned his retirement from The Star
last December.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary
Stoddard; his mother, Mrs. Helen E..
Stoddard; stepson, Charles Moeser,
an employe in the circulation de-
partment of The Star, and brother,
Charles j. Stoddard of Lans-
doWne, Md.
Evening star., 1940-04-09

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The author states that time has
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and offers to send his amazing o,00O-
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Of this paper, free Of cost or obliga-
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to write promptly. as only a limited
number of the free treatises have
been printed.
Evening star., 1940-04-09

4Nd.
Mr.. Evans re-
tired from busi-
ness in January,
1898, after an
association with
the printing firm
! a S ting more
than so years.
He was born in
Washington, the
son of the late
Benjamin a n d
Mary E. Evans.
Educated in To-
cal schools, he
went to work for
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Dratha

WATERS. HELEN H. On Monday April
s. Ie4o. HELEN Il WATERS tnee Fisten.
Tesns T Tf be Of aSefFt
st. NV.
IF Rsaaem mass at St ;,A AIMS Church;
invited nterment men oak iiiHes H cemetery nna 1g'enoS
.nyn WEsLE1; B ;9.o sTANkEY B.; On SATURDAY;
beloved son Of Celia and Floyd +. " Webley.
He also is survived by five sisters and three
Services and interment in Sterling. Va,
and friends invited. Services BY Chambers
GEORGETOWN funeral home. 9
WELLS. JOSEPH H. (JoE GAY). On
PHaf'y yo$EPH ARP !9ea A G'HsiE WEEEs Hes Ss
loved husband Of Jennie Wells, son Of the
af Phs Aenss asy bnoher Wss Of aePhsw Pons Of w 1
in,law Of, Moses Magruder wilson
hom SetsSes st. a. MEs Wednesdas
ass Aprl 1o' at $40 M tcllewsd By low
AZ N . am. 1nterment Mount 'clis olivet Gem" eem'
WETzEL, Ethel B. On Monday, April
At SE seossa sSsp 1s s2sn Of Il oeo4s x
Funeral services at her late residence
ment Rock Greek cemetery (Please omit
fiowers). Carlisle Pa) papers please copy.
WHETzEL, ANNA sToDDART. On Sun
WHETzEL beloved wife % Of John ". Whetzel
va eze Friends GENE nstea e. snd e.l lanes a the
ave, NV. until II 'e; noon '' Wednesday. esds!s
c,serS Services at the Sixth PRESBYTERIAN
Wednesday, April 10. at pm. Relatives
Cedar Hill Cemetery. 9
WYNN. EDGAR. Departed this life
sundaE Sta dP1il ne O. t Hos
homer hsmass SO r. resting ave at as.. funeral
services will be held on wednesday April
10, & at 1 Pm: Relatives and friends are
etery. 8
I'm mrn1nrtattt
ory o our moheT sAEAs sAkaa EoYsE ouE Is M
tosI xDr HhS g. dsd hEN oNs
.mn,S RaDGwA9 " ar CHARLES as.1 ts,s.l Syps
RIDGWAY. who departed this lie ten n
wears ago today, April 8. 1880.
rs Since eod tsn csied xffss so9 soo sSss sSa:y
And we who loved you most of all
u,s MIS- ;s,y y3u more more each, each DAY yxn .,, -,
Law. oVELL1A. THELMA AND BILLIE
ROWE. GoLDIE l.. In sad but loving
o. R6wEd dea Who s ce ons ono ye.2 1E ssc
'' w wHGsBAHD AND CHILDREN. I.
ROWE. GOLDIE L. In sad but loving
oWn Mo S Ms friend t, s ans ,.!
aso today. April 8. 1889.
The d'as5i;s aoflG fE''eA s1s5EE: 81: 5hszi1. hszi
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Uarns nf ThankH

GRAY, BEATRICE L. The family of the
late Mrs. BEATRICE L. GRAY gratefully
Acknowledges your thoughtfulness and SYM
pathy in their bereavement.
JAMES H. GRAY.
McATEE. ELLA FLORENCE. / wish to
express my sincere thanks and apprecla-
tion to the many relatives and friends for
their kindness and sympathy during the
illness and at the recent loss of my beloved
wife. ELLA FLORENCE McATEE.
WILLIAM McATEE.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Waring {. Evans Dies;
Former Official Of
Printing Firm
Funeral Services for
Native Of Capital to
Be Held Thursday

Waring E. Evans, 50, former secre-
tary-treasurer of the printing firm
of Judd & Detweiler, Inc, died yes
terday at his home, in Rockville,
Evening star., 1940-04-09

April g. 194n, at her residence, 1914 3ro
at NV. VIOLET HANSBROUGH. beloved
wife of the late William Hansbrough.
mother of Fannie Hansbrough. Katherine
Brown. Estelle Patrick and Dorothy lie
Count She also leaves to mourn their
loss seven grandchildren and eleven great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the above
residence Wednesday. April 10, at ] pm,
Rev. E. c. Smith, pastor of the Metro
politan Baptist Church, officiating. Rela-
tives and friends invited. Interment Lin
coin Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by
Barnes g. Matthews.
HUTCHINSON, EDWARD LEE. On Tues
day April g. 1910. at his residence, | $50
Varnum St NV, EDWARD LEE HUTCH
INSON. beloved husband of Mary P. Hutch
inson and father of Charles E. Hutchinson.
Remains resting. at his late residence,
where services will be held on Thursday.
April IL. at $50 pm. Relatives and
friends invited. Interment Rock Creek
Cemetery 10
JACKSON, LUCY C. Departed this
life on Monday. April 8. 1910, LUCY C.
JACKSON of ITO 5th St. NV. beloved
mother of the late Mrs. Mamie Ellison;
sister of Mrs. Hattie Allen and Mr. Rich
ard Stroud. She also is survived by three
grandchildren, one ereat-grandchild. other
relatives and friends. Remains resting at
the funeral home Of John T. Rhines g. Co..
Notice Of funeral later.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
Today II II
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

l824-Alfrcd PleaSanton. nOted
Union general of the Civil War, born
in Washington, D. c. Died there, Feb
II, 1897.
1843-Susan E. Blow, pioneer
teacher Of kindergarten methods IN
America. Born in ST Louis. Died III
New York. March %, 1916.
l845-John F. Goucher, Baltimore
clergyman, college president, found,
er-benefactor of missions the world
over, born WayneSburg, Pa. Died
July 10, 1922.
lG57-Samuel NJ. Crothcrs, cultured
Cambridge, Mass, clcrgyman-esSay-
list, born OsWegO, Ill. Died NV D.:
1927.
l863-Albert S. Burlcson, post
master-general under Wilson, born
at San Marcus, Tex. Died Austin,
Tex, Nov. "a, 1887 ".
l865-EdWn 4. SloSson, popular
author-lecturer on scientific subjects,
born in Albany, Kans. Died Oct. 10,
1929.
l866-Dana C. Munro, noted teach
err of American history, born Bristol,
R. |. Died in New York, Jan. Is, 1855
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
ANSWERS.

|. Francis Locke, of Salisbury,
elected in 1914 10 fill 4 vacancy callS-
cd Ivy the resignation of Senator
David Stone. He never qualified and
resigned December 5, 1915. Died in
1879.
>. tie was sent by the North Caro-
lima house as special messenger to
deliver IL message to the Tennessee
legislature, then in session, pledglng
North Cardinals unfavorable action
ON the Nineteenth Amendment to the
Federal constitution. and asking Tor
TCnnrSSccS unfavOrable action. This
amendment which gave the ballot to
women needed only one other states
ratification fer its adoption. The
North Carolina house polled and
pledged majority of its members
against the measure, and sought TO
pledge Tennessee That state refused
to be pledged, and, shortly after
wards. ratified the resolution. From
this trip Representative Neal became
known as "AmbaSSadOT" Neal.
3. He was a candidate in TcnncS-
see in 1869 and in 1872 and was de-
feated both times. He ran again in
1875 and was elected. and served
from March t, 1875, until his death
July 81, the same year. President
Johnson was born in Raleigh, N. e.,
in 1903. the son of a hack driver
4. Latest reports show total OF
1882 North Carolinians living in
side the district.
5. A total of $4,735, $50 in stock in
nine different companies is owned by
the state. The stock in seven OF these
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
TO-DAY IN HISTORY

l625-Birth Of Sarah Rapcljc, first
white child known to have been born
in New Netherlands, now New York,
l776-HistoriCa proposal OF lndc-
pcndencc made by Richard Henry
Lee of Virginia before the Continent
tai Congress.
1904 force Of Fenians invaded
Canada from Vermont.
l875-Thc Pacific stock exchange
of San Francisco holds its first meet
ing.
l892-Thc American Jewish Ills
itorical Society founded in New York;
1895-Chna thanks President
Cleveland for promoting peace III
the Orient.
19l6-ComplctiOn Of the Columbia
River Highway celebrated i'll Port
land Oregon.
19l8-Amcrican troops advance
2 1-2 miles on siX-milc front north
west of Thicrry
1920-U. S. Supreme SQUIRT il'dS
the VulStCad Act constitutional.
1928-Thc Muscle Shoals blIl
calling for $l5O.000,OOn plant on
the Tennessee River vetoed by PrcSl-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
Road Work Expands

North Carolina prosperity speak
-, ~ general terms without p''''E
.,,c;ri,.-is making possible what "
rc,baps the most extensive program
~ r,,E building and rrHAIrln& Inc
.,...,., Inns seen since the major p"E-
,;,,, If the original highway und''-
.,,.,rr WIS completed. Vance EAISH,
,J,,.f hlshwuy engineer for the STATE
..,,.,. S15 $50. tb& at work Is n"W I'M
lot, wav, with additional lettings
.,,,,,, ,n $1,000 900 scheduled for
late III June.
Some 10000 men are being en-
,,I,ved though about Il third OF the
r,,rb,r are prisoners. And thrr" Is
,b,, ,>s,vancc that the highway dot
I,r is going further than hereto
for, Concrctc. Mr.. BalSr says. Is
,.h,opcr by half and just plain dirt IS
costing II - cents per cubic YARD.
~ osaiu>t 6u cents i'll the early days
of the work.
PrnSprctivc abandonment 0i the
nractjcc OF holding III reserve some
riIli,uS of dollars OF highway cash
r,, emergency general fund pur-
1890. ,,.;,,r ,,tIrH In I\tlt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
dent Coolidge through "pockct veto
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Charles r. Arundel, chairman Of
the Federal Board of Tax Appeals,
Washington, born in Washington, D.
c., 55 years ago.
Dr.. Herbert Feis Of New York, the
Department Of States advisor on in
tcrnational economic affairs. born in
New York. II years ago.
Dr.. Paul Monroe Of Columbia Uni
versity, noted retired professor Of
education, born at N. Madison, Ind,
II years ago.
Dr.. Herman 3. Wells. president of
Indiana University. born at James
town, Ind, 80 years ago.
Carl B. Roden. chief librarian. the
Chicago public library, born in Kan
sas City, Mo-. SO years ago.
H. Stanley Todd of New York,
noted painter, born ST. Louis, 69
wears ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
ANSWERS,

|. George Vanderbilt New York
financier, in 1889, and E. w. Grove,
ST. Louis medicine manufacturer, in
1900 Vanderbilt acquired 100000
acres of mountain land and develop
cd the vast Bltmorc and PiSgah For
est estates. Grove confined his in
vcStments more to city and suburban
property.
:. Congressman James Gillespie. Of
DupIin county, who died in Wash
inglOn January II, 1905. Congress
man Gillespie was elected to the
Third, Fourth, Fifth and Eighth Con-
crosses, and died during the session
of the Eighth.
3. In 1886, when the Charlotte
branch was established, North Caro-
lima was the leading gold producing
state. 1t required about six months
to send gold to Philadelphia and get
returns. The danger from the slow
transportation of those days, from
robbcrics, loss of interest and other
dangers were used in convincing
congress of the need for branch
mint in the gold producing area.
From the time il was built the mint
remained in operation until 1913,
with the exception Of the years dur
ing the War between the States.
+. Latest census reports show a
total of 305,755
). There were about 10 SkirmiSheS
and eleven engagements worthy Ul
bpinu cn1iod L"t-'.,' ~"
Bentonvillc, the last major battle Of
Inc war, LOON place MAO,
81. 1868.
6. Until 1868 they were required to
gcI one IICcllSc Iui - s.C,. =,
county courts and another license for
IrHCrrc III tic SupLiDi CGuIta.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
Law By Default

The President must have, rccantrd.
ur generated Il little more %vmpathv
f"r the tobacco grower. ur simply
WIS indifferent when he LET the hill
I" ban exports "i tobacco seed he
come law without his signature. The
fact that he allowed the measure tu
- on the statute books Ivy default
IT least would seem to Indicate he
doesn't care rap one way or the
other.
\ year ago Congressman John
Kerr manCuVCrCd similar bill
through the House and then got il by
the Senate, only tn have the PrrSi-
dent veto il when il waS sent To the
White House. When IN act of Com
s,rrSS is neither signed nor vetoed
Ivy the President in ten days, il auto
matically becomes law without hi;
aCQuiCScCnCc, which is what has just
happened in this instance.
Senator Byrd of Virginia was the
author of this years bill, and the
President might have been expected
10 veto il for that reason alone. ii
Tor no other. being rs how he loves
the Nirginian So MUCH. Judge Kerr
pnnrnSpnt Il tiN,nS Hhif.E and
/ Flanagan. both of Virginia. saw ii
through the House.
The purpose of the act is to cur
tail foreign competition with Amer
lean leaf tobacco, which, through our
Indifference or oversight, has come
! tu bc Il serious menace to this branch
uf American agriculture. 1t is just
! another case of where American
generosity, good will and d bent for
democracy and fair play have work.
ed toward or undoing, as they have
also in other directions.
Tobacco culture once was a thriv-
inc business. 1t was source OF Il
comfortable cash income Tor grow
crS in this part of the country. 1t
WAS 50 much so that other sections
and even countries looked upon our
fortune here with jealous eyes, and
sent and got seed to experiment
with. and by so doing found they
could share in the juicy income. The
crop would not do so well without
seed from the regions where tobacco
thriyed best. Now this act of Con-
srcSS will prevent the seed from go
inc abroad. and those tobacco coun-
tiles that have come to be such keen
councillors of ours will be on their
own. which means a leSsening of
their advantage.
Tobacco growing states have a
right to rejoice over enactment OF
this piece of legislation. In the
wears to come it will be boon for
them. Judge Kerr and the other
gentlemen who got the act through
arc deserving of the thanks of grow
crs and business people alike in this
part of the country.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED IL. MAY

|. Who was North CIrnlinI'S Unit
ed States senator in 1914 and 1918
who never qualified"
>. Why WAS W. W. Neal. Mcdowell
county representative in the 1920 Spc-
cial session, called Ambassador
Neal"
3. How many times was former
President Andrew Johnson defeated
for the United States senate?
/. How many North CarolnlanS
arc listed Us residents of the District
vt Columbia"
5 How much stock docs North
Carolina own in railroad companies?
e. When did North Carolina stop
WhippngS rs punishment by law in
the state"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07

l. The coming Of what two men
to Asheville 40 to so years ago added
much to the progress Of that section?
2. Who was the first North Carolina
congressman to be buried in the Con-
gressional Cemetery, Washington, D.
c.?
3. Why was the branch of the Unit
cd States Mint established in Char
lotte?
4. How many children between ten
and thirteen years Of age are gain
fully occupied in the State?
5. How many battles during the
War between the States took place in
North Carolina?
6. When were lawyers required to
secure two State licenses before they
could practice in the courts?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
Blocking Aviation

Refusal by the Civil Acronauucs
Authority OF license 10 PennSyI-
vania Central Air Lines for opera
ton of air service from Norfolk
across North Carolina to Knoxville
is certainly not in the interest OF the
development OF this new and mod
ern method OF transportation. Inc
reason for refusal. as given by two
examiners who heard appeals in be-
halt OF the application for the ser
vice. was on the contention that the
line would not be profitable. Just
how the examiners reached that con-
cIuSion on the basis OF evidence pre-
scnred at hearings is not clear, and
there has been no practical demon
stration Of the undertaking to Gurn-
iSh concrete proof that would sustain
their verdict.
Owners Of the Pennsylvania Gen.
trail were satisfied Of the prospects
for successful operation, and If they
zero willing 10 take the risk they
should be given the chance to try
out the venture. It would be Moth
ing out Of the governments treasure
,.Lc-, ;r .n.,-rrn:oC Drovrd Inadequate,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-07
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today's native is emotional and
likes the good things of life. The
intellectual powers may not be
especially brilliant, and in that case
much labor will be needed TO &C
compliSh good results You should
try to cultivate energy of action and
conserve your resources to the ut
most. There is fair opportunity for
success and probably some inhcri-
lance.