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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-17
BAND CONCERT
PROGRAM IS SET
|252nd c. A., n. c. N. G.
Band To Present Program
Sunday Afternoon

The program Of a concert to be
presented by the Band of the 252nd
|C. A., N. c. N. G. at Greenfield
Lake Sunday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
was announced yesterday by Isl
Lieut.. William F. Burns, com
handing officer.
The program follows:
March, E. Pluribus Unum.
Jewell.
Overture, The Iron Count, King
Novelty, Lady of Spain, Evans.
Selection, from H. M. S. Pima
fore, Sullivan.
Two numbers from Suite D o I
Quixote, Safranek.
Valse, Valse Bleue, Margis.
Popular number, God Bles:
America, Berlin.
March, Sabre Salute, (252nd Re
cement March,, Dean.
Star Spangled Banner.
The band, which consists of q
pieces, was organized in 1924 and
after presenting two concerts il
Charleston while in camp recent
ly at Fl. Moultrie, was acclaimed
by the Charleston Evening Pos
as one of the best national guare
bands in the nation.
Gaylord W. Nicholas, warren
officer, is the band leader, while
Technical Sergeant Haywood S
King is assistant band leader
Thomas A. Rivenbark is staff ser
geant.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-17
Defense Training Will
Be Offered To Negroes

A defense training school, de-
signed to prepare workmen fo r
part in the national defense pro-
gram will open Monday morning
at Williston Industrial high school,
H. M. Roland, superintendent OF
schools, announced yesterday.
Between Is and 40 men will be
trained in concrete work, making
concrete forms, general shop work
and cabinet working, Roland said.
Persons wishing to enroll in the
course should apply through the
North Carolina State Employment
Service office. )
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-17
Alien Glasses
Are Arranged Here

All aliens in the Wilmington Sec
ton who are interested in becom-
ing American citizens are asked
to report at the Y. M. c. A., from
9 to II a. M, Monday, August 10,
and 3 to 5 p. M, Wednesday, Au-
gust 81.
Mrs. Josephine Gillikin and Miss
Mamie James Fennell will assist
in arranging classes in adult edu-
cation, with special attention be-
ing given to those who desire to
prepare for naturalization. T b e
classes will be free, of charge.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-17
Three Youths Enlist
Here In u. S. Army

Sergeant S. w. D. Bennett, local
recruiting officer, yesterday report
ed three additional en1istments of
young men from the Wilmington
section for service with army units
at Fort Bragg and Fort Benning,
Ga.
They included: Jack H. Stanley,
81, son Of DR.. and Mrs. j. w. Stan
ley, Of Wilmington, infantry. sec
ond armed brigade, Fort Benning;
| Cyrus L. Hilburn, 10, son of Mr.. and
| Mrs. r. S. Hilburn, Of route two,
Currie; and Robert F. Maready, 20.
son of Arthur T.. Maready, Of route
one, Chinquapin, quartermastel
! corps at Fort Bragg.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-17
Dog Found Dead
Lightning Is Blamed

Lightning claimed a victim in
Wilmington Thursday night.
It was "Gal," a collie-shepherd
dog, belonging to Charley Mallard.
Gal was found dead on the porch
yesterday morning, the hair on her
back burned and singed.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Oklahoma Fight Cenfers
In Northern Counties
By OTIS SULLIVANT,
Special Correspondent Of The Star.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 5.-The
general election contest in Okla
homa has centered upon northern
counties, as the Republicans now
have little hope of breaking into
the rock-ribbed Democratic vote in
southern counties.
Four weeks before the election, 1t
appears that the best the Repub-
licans can hope for is to carry one
congressional district and several
other counties.
In fact, most Of the campaign ac-
tivity will be in the sth congress
sional district in the northwestern
section, where Phil Ferguson, Wood
ward, Democratic Representative, IL
endeavoring to win by big vote for
President Roosevelt and the Demo-
cratic ticket.
Henry A. Wallace, Democratic
nominee for Vice President, set OF
political fireworks by asking the
voters in three brief speeches to re-
elect Mr.. Ferguson. The Repub-
licans took that as an admission Of
weakness and Of strength for Ross
Ridley, Guymon, the Republican
nominee for Congress.
Senator McNary. Republican
nominee for Vice President. will
speak at Enid October II in an
effort to win wheat farmers back
into the Republican fold and to OF.
set the Wallace appearance foe 1t.
Ferguson.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Colorado New Deal Meets
Third-Term Issue Head On
By ]. ]. MULLEN,

special Correspondent OF Pne Star.
DENVER, Colo, Oct. 5.-Deter-
mination on the part of President
Roosevelt's supporters not to side
step the third-term issue was seen
this week by the injection of big
name" speakers into their campaign
strategy.
Democratic headquarters laid
plans to bring Secretary Of the In
terror Ickes and Henry Wallace,
nominee for Vice President. to Den
yer for mass meetings. Observers
view their projection into the Colo
RADIO fight as serving a two-fold pur-
pose.
Mr.. Ickes, they say, will probably
be called upon to blast the no
third term" issue, which has been
major one for the independent Will
kie-for-President group.
To Mr.. Wallace, in all probability,
will be assigned the task Of counter
acting the unfavorable publicity now
being given the Farm Security Ad-
ministration's resettlement project
In the San Luis Valley. This project,
located in the dust bowl, near Ala
mosa, Is the subject Of series Of
highly critical articles being pub
hshed BY . Denver Newspaper.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Democratic Detection
In Texas Not That Of '28
BY S. RAYMOND BROOKS,
anaeial Correxpopdept af The Rtar


AUSTIN, Tex, Oct. 5-Willkie
forces have just made their big bid
for Texas support of the Republican
nominee, directing it at the larger
city vote.
A Willkie rally, sponsored by the
independent Willkie clubs, was held
at Houston, with Irwin S. Cobb and
former Indiana Democratic Rep
resentative Samuel B. Pettengill.
one time member of the Cole Oil
Investigating Committee, as speak
ers. Approximately 1000 attended.
Mr.. WILKES one stop in Texas
during his first campaign speaking
tour, at the small city of Amarillo,
was more than 700 miles from some
populouS sections of the State.
The Houston rally. presided over
by Mike Hogg, multimillionaire oil
man, Democrat who usually
opposes the Democratic nominees,
emphasized that in Texas virtually
the entire campaign for the Repub-
lican nominee is being carried on
by disaffected Democrats, and that
the Republican party organization
is not active. 1t has become evident
the anti-Roosevelt movement in
Texas. now is far short of the mill
tant anti-Smith sentiment of 1928.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Arizona Sessions
|GroW Decorous::
No Fights at All
BY r. w. b. ANDERSON,
spsci,l corr.spondent Of Ths star.

special Correspondent OF The etaf.
PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 5.-With
State conventions out Of the way
this week, Democrats and Republi-
cans girded for the November gen.
eral election.
For the first time in several years
both conventions were harmonious.
Contrary to custom, particularly at
the Democratic convention, not a
member was ruled out Of the party
nor did a fist fight break out on
the rostrum.
Aside from the State conventions
the highlight of the week was the
visit of Henry Wallace, Democratic
vice presidential nominee. Mr..
Wallace, according to those accom-
panying him, was we'll received at
Holbrook, WinsloW and Williams.
At Flagstaff, however, he was booed
several times during his rear-plat-
form address. In large cattle
raising area, the Flagstaff audience
was composed of cowmen who open
" criticize the national admins
tration's reciprocal trade treaty on
South American beef.
Although Republican leaders con-
tinue to predict G. o. P. victory
in Arizona next month, they have
trimmed the size of the majorities
previously claimed In marked con-
trast is the increasing confidence OF
Democratic leaders.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Nevada in Roosevelt LIST,
But Majority Will Be Cut
By EDGAR REINHART.


RENO, New, Oct. 5.-As the ma
tional political campaign enters its
final month, indications are that
Nevada will remain in the Demo-
cratic column.
The many Nevada Democrats who
would like to see President Roose-
welt retired and also many Re-
publicans say it is too bad. but it
looks as if President Roosevelt will
be elected. Some, however, hope
a miracle will take place and that
the Willkie campaigners will hit
on something.
President Roosevelt is not going
TO carry Nevada this year as he did
four years ago, nevertheless One of
the best informed Democratic lead
for the 1886
majority to be cut at least one half.
President Roosevelt carried Nevada
by 10000 four years ago. If the
Willkie Democratic clubs perform
as they hope to out here, the Roose-
velt majority is likely to be cut
more than one half. The Republi-
cans, the old timers, are expected
to vote solidly. It seems there will
be no independent" vote out here
this fall, other than those who
have been living on Federal relief
for the last seven years and prefer
that to having a job.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Petersen Faces Big Task
Running Against Stassen
BY JERRY VESSELS,

special CORRESPONDENT OF Inc star.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 4.-The one
man making the most noise in Min
nesota while Gov. Harold E. Stassen
bids for reelection and a place for
Minnesota in the Willkie column is
Farmer-Laborite Hjalmar Petersen.
Mr.. Petersen, running against the
Governor, faces what seems an in
Surmountable task. That is, almost
everyone but Mr.. Petersen and his
staff considers 1t insurmountable
But the third party veteran keeps
hammering away at the Governor,
heckling him for spending so much
time working with the Willkie ma
tional forces and criticising the
State governmental reorganization
program Gov. Stassen sponsored in
his first term.
From the primary returns Mr.. Pet
ersen has not a chance, because
Gov. Stassen polled a majority OF
votes given all gubernatorial candi-
dates in the Republican, Farmer
Labor and Democrat parties. But
strange things happen In Mime
sofa, and Mr.. Petersen will assure
that even Q Stassen N not secure
these turbulent days.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
North Dakotas Political Tange Awaits Verdict Of the Ballot Box
Wi||kie, 10 Win Ohio,
Must Equal Roosevelt
Performance Of 1882
Big Overturn Necessary;
6. O. P. Trend Is Seen
As Candidate Visits Stote
BY L. r. CONNOR,

Special CORRESPONDENT Of The Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5.-Dur-
ing the last few days this State has
received two political notables, one
now retired from the national scene
but still Of enough commanding i'm
portance to intrigue the politically.
minded, the other An active CAM
paigner for President. Another,
President Roosevelt himself, will ar
rive next Thursday and make .
speech at Dayton Saturday night.
James A. Farley, former chair
man Of the Democratic National
Committee, came to Columbus as a
visitor to the national postmasters'
convention. He was discreetly silent
while here and although he received
the press told it nothing except that
he was happy to be among his for
mer boys. No interpreter here at
tempted to attach any significance
to his refusal to say anything in
favor Of Mr.. Roosevelt and the third
term or anything critical Of the
Willkie campaign.
The other political parsonage who
entered Ohio was the Republican
presidential nominee. who swurg
across the northern part Of the
State, invading Cleveland, Ohio's
strongest New Deal center, where
he continued his call to the voters
for their support of real, democratic
government, to Jobs, to prosperity
and to confidence.
Ohio has not yet made up Its
mind about the disposition Of It's
26 electoral votes. For Mr.. Willkie
to get them he must perform
feat comparable to that performed
by Mr.. Roosevelt in 1882, when he
changed the Herbert Hoover ma
jority Of 76333s over Gov. Alfred
E. Smith in 1928 to a majority Of
74,0l6 for himself in 1882 Mr..
Roosevelt's majority over All M.
Landon in 1886 was 616,4l3. almost
as large as Mr.. Hoover's 1928 land
slide. Thus, this year, If Mr.. Willkie
is to be victorious he must turn over
at least that many ballots.
The 1888 election, which returned
a Republican majority to Congress
and placed a Republican Governor
in the statehouse, is the hopeful
base on which Ohio Republicans are
placing their belief this time that
Mr.. Roosevelt and the New Deal
have lost enough influence to give
Mr.. Willkie his opportunity here.
The straw-vote polls continue 10
show a Republican trend through
the rural districts much larger than
many had expected.
Mr.. WILKES tour across Ohio j
an effort to reduce further wh9'
looks like dwindling support Of M
Roosevelt in such large urban ar
industrial centers as Cleveland a.
Akron.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Uphill Montana Fight
Finds Wi||kie GAINING
BY L. NJ. THAYER,
Special Correspondent Of The Star.

Special Correspondent OF The Star.
HELENA, Mont, Oct. 5.-The
quietest national campaign in the
memory of the oldest inhabitant
jogs along in Montana, with the
State apparently retaining its Dem
ocratic allegiance.
If there has been a change in
the last week or 10 days, how
ever, Wendell Willkie has been the
gamer. The impression he made in
his passage through the State was
very good. He was greeted in Butte
by the largest State crowd that
ever had assembled to meet a
presidential candidate. Mr.. Willkie
is the type of man to catch on
with the common folks out this
way; he speaks their language.
But the majority for President
Roosevelt four years ago was so de-
cisive that the Republicans have
an uphill fight. Henry A. Wallace
visited the State this week, as did
Edward j. Flynn, the Democratic
national chairman. Mr.. Wallace's
tour included talks at Missoula,
Helena and Butte.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Two Arkansans in Fore
II Miller Quits Senate
By THOMAS J. BRANSFORD,


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Oct. S.
There was a lull in politics IN Ar
kansas this week because practically
every voter has been busy gathering
crops or attending to personal busi-
ness. The major development was
the beginning Of the campaign for
funds by the Democratic party.
]. A. Riggs, Pulaski County chair
man of the Arkansas finance di-
vision, Democratic National Com
mittee. pointed out that $3.50 900 900
of Federal funds had been spent in
Arkansas since President Roosevelt
was first inaugurated and imme-
diately began his campaign.
Attorney General Jack Holt and
Abe Collins, De Queen lawyer. have
indicated they will accept the sena-
torship appointment should Senator
Miller be appointed Federal Judge
to take the place Of the late Judge
Heartsill Ragon of Fort Smith. Mr..
Holt recently returned from a four
day trip to Washington, but did not
reveal his mission. 1t is considered
certain that Senator Miller will not
resign before January Is.
Mr.. Hollis candidacy for the ap-
pointment depends on the outcome
of the vote on the repeal Of amend
ment No. % to the State constitu-
ton in the November election
Amendment No. % provides tina:
persons appointed by the Governor
to complete unexpired terms OF
elective Offices cannot succeed them
selves in ONCE. Senator Miller's
term expires January l, l943.
Mr.. Collins is former president of
the Arkansas Bar Association, He
said: Il would accept the appoint
ment If it were offered to me. but
would not become an active candi-
date for the position"
Evening star., 1940-10-06
WiIIkie Circus Lures
Voters in Alabama
BY ]. F. ROTHERMEL,
Special Correspondent Of The Star.


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. S.
Alabama, accepting the fact Of a
Democratic victory this year not
far removed from normal, was
treated this week to something new
in politics. 1t saw the launching
of a stream lined Willkie campaign
that includes circus stunts, a cal
liope, bursting bombs, singing
dancing girls dressed up like the
Statue of Liberty, and, last of all,
a speaker.
The Caravan of Democracy" !"
sponsored by Willkie Democrats,
opened its tour at Clanton, one of
the few Republican strongholds in
the State. Its itinerary calls for
ventures into areas strongly Demo-
cratic.
Whether the spectacle will win
votes remains to be seen. So far
it has proved entertaining. How
ever, it has left the Democratic
forces pretty much unmoved. Cam
paign headquarters for the Roose-
velt- Wallace ticket are still confin-
ing themselves almost entirely to
money raising efforts and Q few
radio speeches.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Idaho Republicans Given
Impetus by Wi|Ikie
BY JAMES r. STOTTS,


BOISE, Idaho, Oct 5.-The con-
sensus here Is that the political
pendulum has made q swing toward
Wendell Willkie since his Western
tour.
The effect Of the enthusiastic ova-
tions given the Republican standard
bearer in Idaho has been to encour-
age Republican leaders and to put
them on the Offensive and the
Democrats on the defensive.
Gov. Bottolfsen has taken the
field and will speak IN every section
Of the State, both in behalf OF his
own reelection and in behalf of
Mr.. WILKES election and that of
the congressional and State tickets.
Increasing activity features the
headquarters Of both parties, whose
organizations are under the direc-
ton Of experienced leaders, Repub-
lican State Chairman Thomas
Heath and Democratic Chairman
Robert Coulter.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
South Dakota Likes
Wi|Ikie, but Activity Flags
BY H. M. SHOEBOTHAM.

special correspondent OF Inc star.
SIOUX FALLS. S. Oak. Oct. S.
Wendell L. Wilkie created great
enthusiasm on his campaign through
South Dakota 10 days ago. but
there still is not the political ac-
tivity usual four weeks before elec-
ton. The politicians. have been
making preparations for weeks, but
nevertheless they have not gener-
ated enough steam to start the peo-
pie talking generally about candi-
dates.
Holding a small lead over Mr.
Roosevelt before he came to the
State, Mr.. Willkie seemed to have
improved his chances while here
He left uniformly favorable i'm
preston wherever he went. The
frankness and honesty conveyed by
his appearance caught on with
South Dakota people. Even at
Mitchell. one Of the States Demo-
cratic strongholds, he left a good
impression. The "inquiring re-
porter" of the Mitchell Republic,
New Deal supporter, questioned u
persons at random after the talk
and every one Of the II was favor
ably impressed.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
| Burst of WHTkie
| Speed Occurs
In Kentucky
By JOE HART,
Special Correspondent of The Star.


LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 5.-The
Kentucky campaign of Wendell l..
Willkie showed improvement this
week after remarkable burst Of
activity on the part of both the
Willkie-for President Clubs and the
Republican Campaign Committee.
Willkie clubs, composed in part
of Democrats, have been organized
in SO of the principal towns of the
State. Mr.. Willkie is expected to
speak here and probably elsewhere
in the State october 16.
Another factor aiding the Re-
publicans in their uphill struggle
is the fact that registration figures
from IS of the 120 counties are bal
anced fairly equally for the period
between August Is and September
6, when both parties waged in
tensive drives.
These figures, obtained from the
various county clerks by Willkie
headquarters, show 38,137 Republic
cans for the period, 39,984 Demo-
Gratis and 5,158 independents. Based
on the accepted theory that the in
dependent vote is favorable to the
party out Of power, the Republicans
claim the edge. However, the State
Is decisively Democratic In registra.
ton.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
California Democrats
Largely Rest on Oars,
Confident Of Majority
Far Pucific Crisis
Plays Role in Stote's
Reaction to Candidates
BY STUART WELLS,
speci,l correspondent of The Star


LOS ANGELES, Oct. with
only month of campaigning left,
the political trend in California is
still difficult to analyze despite a
preponderant Democratic registered
majority.
Wendell WILKES visit of two
weeks ago is still the high light of
the States campaign activity to
date. Republican leaders remain
confident that their leaders appear
ances throughout California have
made large inroads on Democratic
support.
The Democrats, on the other
hand, apparently have complete
faith in their party's registered ma
jority and have undertaken no cam
paign to match Mr.. WILKES visit.
Henry A. Wallaces mild reception
here last week end indicated either
full confidence that the G. o. P.
candidates trip did not constitute
serious challenge in the State or
failure of the Democratic leadership
to get together in staging the vice
presidential candidates California
appearance.
The Far Pacific crisis, brought to
a head by Japans axis alliance last
week, is bound to play role in
the States reactions. Californians
have always felt that a firm attl-
tude should be taken with Japan,
but in view of Mr.. Wilkes clear
cut advocation of aid for China in
his San Francisco speech, the gains
that the President might have ex-
pected on this issue may be some
what neutralized.
Republican leaders are banking
heavily on differences among the
Democratic leadership, which ap-
parently are not going to be settled
before election day. These differ
ences range in every form from the
split between the Gov. Culbert
Olson-sponsored extremists and
conservatives to the resentment har-
bored by women leaders over the
appointment of Helen Gahagan, the
actress, as national committee
woman.
Political realiStS, however, tend to
discount Democratic disharmony as
an election factor, pointing out that
factional strife was present in the
party in 1882 and 1886, yet the Presi-
dent carried the State by large ma
jorities on both occasions.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Iowa Investigations
Indicate Wi|Ikie Gains
Since Visit 10 State
Poll Accurate in Post
Shows Republican
Nominee Grows in Favor
By c. c. CLIFTON,
Special Correspondent of The Star


DES MONIES. Iowa, Oct. S.
Wendell L. Willkie, Republican
presidential nominee, increased his
strength in Iowa during a cross
State swing on which he was greeted
by huge crowds.
Followups by local Republican
workers in the cities in which Mr..
Willkie spoke indicated he had in
creased his following most in Sioux
City, in the progressive Republican
northwest Iowa district, and in
Dubuque, the strongest Democratic
county in the northeast corner of
the State.
Results of a poll which is of espe-
cial interest because of past accu-
racy supported Republican claims.
The latest results Of the poll con-
Quoted exclusively among farmers
by Wallaces' Farmer and Iowa
Homestead showed President Roose-
vetl favored by SO per cent of the
farmers, Mr.. Willkie by 81 per cent,
and "a per cent undecided. The
first poll by this farm publication,
of which Henry A. Wallace, Demo-
cratic vice presidential nominee, is
editor on leave of absence, showed
President Roosevelt and Mr.. Will
kie tied with "a per cent each and
80 per cent on the fence.
While President Roosevelt is lead
ing in this poll, having gained per
cent while Mr.. Willkie was gaining
3, it is seen by Republicans as an
indication that Mr.. Willkie will
carry Iowa, because it is necessary
for Democratic candidate to
obtain Sc per cent of the farm vote
to win the State.
The poll was conducted before
Mr.. WILKES campaign visit, but
after Mr.. Wallaces speech of ac-
ceptance in Des Moines.