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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17

offices at Seventeenth and Pennsyl-
vania avenue NV.
The contest is open to owners of
cars built between 1928 and 1920
the latter being the year the first
auto show was held here. All cars
must be able to run under their own
power and tags will be supplied for
them by the A. A. A.
The jalopies are to appear at the
Riverside Stadium for judging on
Saturday at II am. when the auto
show opens. Occupants of the cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
KIeinert's Sturdi-hex
CirdIes, s.

IL rubber girdles with rayon satin
panel in front. Broken sizes.
8 Kleinert's Sturdi-fex Rubber
Girdles with cotton and rayon
swami-bra top. Broken sizes. Were
Sits. Now Sl.2y
Quilted Rayon Satin Boxes for
hosiery, hankies or gloves. Assert.
ed pastel colorS. Soiled or
damaged. Were 81. Now --75o
Sewing Kits in the shape Of
lamps with candle and chimney in
the center and darning hoss and
thimble on the side. Were 81. Now.
Sc
Wooden Knitting Bags with cot
ton sides. White with bright floral
design. Were $3.50. Now$1
NOTIONS, AIsLEs 81 AND ~,
FIRST FLOOR,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Juveniles Wash Frocks
81 As We're sI9S

80 cotton frocks in prints and plain
colors. Sizes to 6.
Is Cotton Wash Frocks in pastels.
Organdy and Swiss. Sizes 3 to 5
years. Less than Z price. Now,
75c
Is Coats in wool tweed mixtures.
Sizes 2 to 6 years. Were s1295 and
more. Now S695
JUVENILES APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Surah Prints, ~ yard
Less than V price

Less thon Y price
800 yards silk -and-rayon prints in conven-
tional motifs and novelty sports designs on
backgrounds Of green, brown, blue, black,
rust, navy, gray, teal and olive green. Wash
able. 80 inches wide.
$50 Remnants Of Silk. Cotton and Rayon Dress Fab
RIGS. Lengths Of to 3 yards. Plain coors prints
and novelty weaves. So and 80 inches wide. Re-
duced "a.
Dress FABRICS SECOND F1ooR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Exceptional Savings
Wamsutta SuPercaIe
Pillow Cases, 60 each

the some fine quoity in regular stock
at very much higher price
600 of these fine cotton pillow cases,
made from short lengths of first
quality Wamsutta Supercale sheet
ing. These pillow cases are identical
in quality, luxurious softness and
traditional long life, as the ones in
regular stock at very much higher
price. Torn size 45x381a inches.
BrpwzAa, Furx F1ooa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17

ners, who are not fitted for the re-
sponsibility of marriage"
Col. Robert H. Fletcher, chairman
Of the Speakers Unit, was toast
master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Luggage Reduced

l Russell Dressing Case. fittings.
Was $40 Now S4.95
l Lizard grain Dressing Case, black.
II fittings. Was SIS. Now 800 $3.50
l Tie Case of Russet CoWhide. Was
$3.50. Now S4.95
l Black MorOcco-grain Leather
Bottle Case, mirror, 2 bottles, jars.
Was $40. Now 1890 $40
l Natural Rawhide Two-suiter
Case, mans. Was S20-----S1 SASS
LUGGAGE, EIGHTH FLOOR
Express Elevator Service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
C|ose-out English
Earthenware

"Old Lady" Pattern bright colored floral.
IS Dinner Plates. Were T5c. Now SOC
IS Rim Soups Less than Il price. Now-------30c
IL Tea Cups and Saucers. Were 75c. NoW------ooc
Open Vegetable Dishes Were $3.50 Now------S1
Faststand Gravyboat. Was 81 Now----------s2
1 Chou DISH Was 81 Now -------------------2
I4-inch PIatters Were 81. Now----------------S2
l Casserole. Less than 4 price. Now -----------ss
ASHLEY Green" Plates-ivory color body
with dainty green decoration.
"a 10-inch Plates. Were &c. Now-------------4 5c
50 finch Plates. Were 45c. Now-------------3oc
30 5-inch Plates. Were Csc. Now ------------2Oc
25 4-inch Plates. Were soc. Now-------------2Dc
40 SQUARE Salad Plates. Were 40c Now-------3Oc
80 Rim Soups. Were 35c. Now---------------zoc
. 40 Fruits Were 20c Now
80 Tea Cups and Saucers. Were soc. Now $50
"a Cream Soup Cups and Saucers. Were 75c. Now,
SOC
2 8-inch PIatters Were 75c Now ------------5Oc
2 1o-inch PIatters. Were SIPS. Now-----------75c
2 12-inch Platters. Were 50. Now------------$1.25
2 Covered Dishes Were s3.75. Now-----------2.50
Sugars. Were $3.50. Now------------------sl
3 Creamers Were 81. Now ------------------50c
30 Asparagus Plates, imported Earthenware. Were
75c Now
CHINA, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Framed Prints, 95e we,s uas

. At prints of all descriptions and sizes, dealing
in subjects such as, English hunt scenes, old
floral sprays, land and escapes, copies OF
old masters and flower prints framed to suit
most any environment and setting OF the
period. Slightly damaged.
Copy of Famous Renoir Study. Was So. Now S.
l Colorfu Print of Renoir's Reading Girl" Was
l Study in Blue portrait of peasant girl Framed
in white Was 1880 Now ------------------$lO
1 Brightly Tinted Seascape Of THE Landing OF
Columbus" Was S.
Upright Oval Furnished Gilt Frame, fine plate
glass mirror Was S12. Now-------------S7 .5o
I Large Upright Mirror Chippendale-style bronze
finished FURNISHED gilt frame. Plate-gass mirror
war s12 Now - $3.50
1 Round 24-inch Plate glass Mirror with beVeled
edge unframed. Was $40. Now--------S 1918
1 Round % Inch Plate-glass Mirror, unframed for
modern settings Was $3.50. Now-------s47o
MIRRORS AND PICTURES, SIXTH FLOOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Juniors Dresses
Reduced

Group includes Seal rayon crepes.
dark rayon sheers and rayon crepes.
lightweight woods and Gotten cor
duroys. Sizes II TO Is:
Is. Were s7s5 and more. Now.
Is, Were $10.95 and more. Now.
s5.s5
Is in group Of Australian Yarn
Wool Sweaters in long and short
sleeve models and cardigan styles.
Black, maize, Sandringham brown
and light blue. Some slightly soiled
and damaged. Sizes II to Is.
junior MISSES APPAREL,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
CirdIe, and Pantie-
CirdIes, Sos
Were 1928

" CVc oSs/C
20 Of rayon and cotton woven with
"Lastex" yarn. White and tearoee.
Sizes 4, S, 6, 7.
rs Warm Cotton Knitted Sleeper
gowns and pajamas with long
sleeves. Pajamas in two-piece
style. Sizes IA and 16. Pastel
colors, not all colors in all styles.
Were $138. Now ----95 CSC
Is Rayon Sports Vests, mint stripe.
Built-up shoulders. Sizes 36, 80
and 40. Less than "a price.
4 Rayon Gowns in tearose, self
stripe. Sizes SO. SO and 40. Were
S1.95 CSC
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Girls, 'Teen-agers'
Frocks, sI'4' We're s1.9s
IS in cotton stripes, checks, plaids
and prints. Sizes to IA; II to 16.
GIRLS APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Bien JoIie Corsettes
s4'so We're $3.50

IA of cotton-and-rayon batiste and
elastic, cotton lace tops, slide clos
ing. Sizes SO to 38.
IL Cotton Lace Brassieres, long
models. Sizes 80, 80, "a, IS, 81,
80. Less than u price. Now 81
Beau-svelte One-piece Founda-
tions of figured cotton and rayon
batiste and elastic with cotton lace
tops, slide fastened. Well boned
for heavier figure. Sizes 80. 40,
AZ, 43, As and 46. Less than II
price. Now -------SS.s5
CoRsEIs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Boys Polo Shirts
Special J for 95e

658 crew-neck, long-sleeve cotton
Basque" style polo shirts in hori-
Zontal stripes. Manufacturer
closeout. Sizes s to ID.
10 Cotton Gabardine "Surcoat"
Mackinaws with heavy all-wool
plaid lining. Water repellent. Navy,
brown, green. Sizes 10 to 20. Were
So Now $685.
35 Boys Sweaters in pull-over and
coat style, wool and wool-and-cot-
ton. Crew and wee neckS, dark
colors. Sizes 80, "a to 80. Were
SO. 81. Now S1.15, S1.95
420 pairs Boys Fancy Cotton Golf
Socks IN assorted colors, plaids and
checks. Sizes to liz. Were 3
pairs 81. Now ----5 pairs 81
THE BOYS STORE, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Evening Petticoats, sl.45
Were S2.95

Were S295
6 Of rayon taffeta with cotton lace
trimmed hemline fiounce White.
Sizes 26, % and 80 waist.
4 Slips of Rayon Crepe with cotton
lace-trimmed camisole tops. White
Sizes SO, 80 and 40. Were $685..
Now $1.95
4 Slips Of Pure Dye Silk Satin in
tailored styles. Black. Size 37l2.
Were $685.. Now ---$ 1.95
8 Slips Of Silk-and-rayon Satin
with cotton lace-trimmed camisole
tops. White. Size STU. Less than
"a price. Now -S5c
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
KieferIe Heads Fraternity

George R. Kieferle, attorney with
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, will head the Washing con
Alumni Club Of Sigma ri National
Fraternity during the coming year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Sports Dresses, 1855
We're S2295 and more

" ere 4ZEJo ana WOTE
60 OF. plain and printed rayon, some
with Jackets. Aqua, gray, blue,
black, navy Sizes IL to 20.
Is Jackets of wool and rayon in blue.
brown, gold, aqua, stripes and checks.
Sizes IL to IL. Were $7.95 and more.
NOW C1'oo
II Sports Jackets Of wool tweed in blue.
gray, orchid. Sizes IL to 20. Were $10.s5
to $1395. Now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17

store. Two assistants were counti3E
the days receipts and plunked s37
In the ice box. J.
After taking SO from the cash
drawer, the robber asked if there
was any more in the store. Tha
clerks told him that he had gottenl
it all and he departed, leaving the
bulk of the receipts on ice.
British Columbia Is almost en-
tirely mountainous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17

are to be dressed in the style Of the
time when their car was built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Goods
Reduced

Selection includes dog harnesses.
collars, dog tags, ski pants and
many other things all greatly
reduced.
SPORTING GOODS, FOURTH FLOOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17

Misses Dresses Reduced

Group includes printed silks, printed
rayon crepe and printed rayon
chiffon daytime and afternoon
dresses; dresses of rayon crepe,
rayon jersey, spun rayon. silk shan
tung and wool jersey. Jacket and
redingote styles included Also
maternity dresses. Sizes IL to 20.
Less than Il price. Now-S5.75
IL Less than "a price. Now --S7.75
10 Were $685. and more. Now 1918
10 Were $25 and more Now S14.50
Is Were 1921 and more. Now $3.50
Were $29.75 and $35. Now S18.75
10 Were $2s.75 and more. Now $3.50
% Were $29.75 and more Now-$22
M1ssEs' DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Juniors Shoes, s37'
We're IS to $3.50

40 pairs school and dress shoes in
a variety Of styles. Broken sizes
in each style. Sizes: AAA-6, 81,
Z, ia. 8. 81, 9. AA-6. 61a. 7.
IA. 8, 81, 9. As, 512. 6. 6l2,
7, ~. 8. B-4, AZ, 5, 5l2, 6, 81,
7, 711, 8.
20 pairs Boys Shoes in black and
brown leather with leather soles.
Oxfords in wing tip and moccasin
toe styles. Sizes: B-3, 5, 6, 612,
Z. 71a, 8. CO, 5lz. 611, 7. ia, 8.
D-6. 612. 7, III. Were $3.50 and
Sc. S2.95
CH1lDREN's AND JUNIORS SHOES,
SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Juniors Slips, sl'4'
We're sos

" cTC pl/O
IA of rayon satin and crepe. Tai
lored and cotton lace-trimmed
Tearose Sizes II to Is.
"a Girls Rayon Pajamas, one and
two piece styles. Also rayon gowns.
Pastels and prints. Sizes to 6.
Were S195. Now N.45
Is Juniors Rayon Gowns, prints
and dots. Cotton lace trim. Tea
rose and blue. Sizes 10 to II. Were
S295. Now $1.95
Is Juniors Pajamas and Gowns,
rayon satin and crepe. Tearose
and prints. Sizes II to II. Were
$685.. Now --S 2.95
GIRLS FURNISHINGS, FOURTH FLOOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Underwear Reduced

4 Gowns Of silk and rayon satin
in floral prints and tearose back
ground. Size 80. Were $345.
Now
1 Lingerie Robes Of printed rayon
sheer. Ivory. tearose and blue.
Sizes 80 and 36. Were 1895. Now
$i.95
Gowns Of slightly weighted silk
crepe with cotton lace trim. Blue.
Straight cut in sizes a. Were
$495. Now -32.S5
UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Writing Paper, So

Was 81 boz
200 boxes in blue and white with
blue border. 48 sheets. 48 enve-
lopes to a box. Novelty weaves.
Some combination boxes of letter
and note sizes.
"a Touch Rite, perfect touch sys-
tenn teachers of tipping. Were 81.
6rArloNERY, AIsLEs 2 AND 4.
FIRST Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Printed
Cabardine for
Slip Covers and
DraPeries
AZ yard

MM.ends-,pould reg.
ularly be much higher
priced.
1900 yards Of lovely printed
cotton gabardines in floral
designs and matching stripes
many color combinations.
Sun and tub resistant. Sew
eral lengths of a kind in one
to nine yards each. Subject
to slight imperfections that
will not impair the wearing
qualities. Approximately 40
inches wide.
Odd Lots of Draperies and
Bedspreads, cotton-and-ray-
on, mostly one-of-a-kind-
greatly reduced.
CURTAINS AND DRAPERIEs,
SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17

Dinner and evening gowns o. silk
and rayon marquisette, silk chiffon.
rayon chiffon, rayon net, rayon lace,
rayon crepe, rayon jersey. Black,
navy, aqua, yellow, beige, blue, green.
white. Sizes 10 to 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Mems Handkerchiefs
So ) for ST

We're Soc each
Is dozen all-white linen with hand
embroidered colored or white ini-
tials (not every initial in the group,
however,.
HANDKERcHIEFs, AISLE II,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Mems Leather Jackets
Special '8.4'

50 manufacturers samples of slide-fastened
Jackets in rust and walnut capeskln and
brown horsehide; rust suede in button style.
Sizes 80 to 48 in the group, one size 81 in
black horSehide.
Mems Soft and SEARCHED Collars in discontinued
styles Sizes IA to II in the group. Less than p
,rca Now 1Oc
ESQ pairs Mems Socks in brightly-patterned cotton
end-wool Sizes lO1a and IL only Were soc pair
Now -- Csc, pairs 81
THE MEMS STORE SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Juniors Sports Hats SIS

We're $3.50
80 "Collegette" Fur Felt Sports
Hats in yellow, rose, royal, gray.
aqua. Headsizes 211a to 22la.
sChildren's Fur Felt and Wool Felt
Hats in bonnet and on-the-face
styles. Headsizes 81 to %. Less
than u price Now SOC
Is Cotton Corduroy Pork Pie Hats
in brown, green, wine. navy. Head
sizes 81 to % Were s295. Now,
GIRLS AND Juniors MILLINERY,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Trade-in Radios
at Special Prices

These sets have been accepted by
Woodward & Lothrop as trade-ins
on new models-all are in playing
condition. Famous makes in table
and console-size sets-ideal for an
extra radio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Girls Shorts, s.

Girls Shorts, s.
We're SI.65
IS pairs cotton gabardine shorts
in white or brown. Sizes 7 to H.
8 Angora Bolero Jackets in pastels.
Sizes IA, 16. Less than II price.
IL Girls Wool Sports Jackets.
novelty weaves and tweed mixtures.
Sizes 10 to l6. Less than u price.
NOW Sl.So
20 'Teen-age Wool Flannel Band
Skirts in rose, aqua, green, blue.
Regular and chubby sizes. 10 to
Is. Less than Il price. Now CSC
Is Girls Cotton PIaysuits with
separate skirts or pinafores. White
and prints. Regular and chubby
sizes, 10, IL. Less than y price.
Now Csc
GIRLS SPORTSMAN, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Toys 10 Price

Soiled or damaged display
samples
Lock Blocks Set. Was IS. Now.
$3.50
Electric Target Games. Less than
u price. Now-------$l.95
IL PEAK Came. Were 81. Now.
Soc
: Movie Projectors, metal. Less
than "a price. Now---$1.95
Movie Protector, metal. Less
than u price Now
SO Flag Holders, iron, two sizes.
Less than "a price Now --- 100
4Deanna Durbin Dolls. Were $3.50.
Now -----.--. ----- IS
7Deanna Durbin Dolls. Were $395.
Now S2.9S
Deanna Durbin Dolls. Were $2s5.
Now
3 French Bead Sets. Were $685..
( French Bead Sets. Less than "a
price. Now 81
5H. o. Gauge Railroad Cars, all
metal. Were 81. Now 81
/ Lionel "B" Transformer. Was
$5.75. Now 50
Twin Stroller, tan, Whitney make.
reed body. Less than "a price.
Now
! Blue Baby Coach, Whitney make.
wooden body. Less than "a price.
Now 49, Sill
Also Other Toys Greatly
Reduced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17

Crystal Glass Stemware
go Yer. Soc
$500 pieces In q lovely etched design
gobets, Sherbets beverage styles finger bowls,
6-inch plates; 4, 8, 12-ounce footed tumbers.
&c Crystal Glass S-inch Square Plates. Less than
u price s5e
. Crystal Glass ~ inch Square Soup Plates. Less
than "a price. Now soc
Is Crystal Glass 81 Inch Fruit Naples. Less than
"a price. 15c
50 Crystal Glass s-inch Square Plates. Less than
u price Now --------- l5c
1s6 pieces Imported Crystal Glass Stemware in
bet and beverage shapes. Less than u price. Now.
Csc
0LAsswARR, FnrH FLooa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
Misses FormaIs Reduced

SPORTSMAN, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-17
St. Denis Bath Powder
Special s. ) for 81

2s8 boxes in assorted fragrances.
IL bags St. Denis Pine Bath Crys-
tails. Were SO. Now S1.S5
IL packages Novelty Sachets. Were
So. Now S1.85
ToILETRIEs, AIsLEs II AND Is,
FIRST FLOOR.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-02
80 Proposals
ForWage-Hour
Amendments

Washington, May 2.-tAP)-In its
sixth consecutive day of debate, the
House was confronted with more
than 80 separate proposals today for
exempting various groups Of agri-
cultural workers from the Wage-hour
law.
Among these, one by Representa-
tive Buck, Democrat, California, al
ready tentatively accepted, seemed
destined to provoke further argu-
ment since members disagreed over
what it meant. Buck claimed it would
exempt about 100000 workers in
small farm coopcratiVeS. Opponents
said it might be much broader in er-
feet than that.
In the Wage-hOur controversy, adj
ministration House members express
ed belief they would have a good
chance CT defeating far reaching pro-
posals TO revise the Wagner labor act.
Five days Of Wagc-hOur argument,
it was learned, have caused them to
soft pedal their campaign to prevent
the Wagner act controversy from
coming before the House.
Although Democrat leaders have
not yet placed Wagner act amend
ments on the calendar it was con-
sidered likely that the subject might
come up the week of May l3.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-02

The French luxury liner, lie de
France, shown abO"e At tie Staten
Island. n. Y. berth taking on u
cargo OF planes and other supplies
for the allies. lifted anchor al 4:55
.. m. (E.S.TD yesterday and steam
ed slowly down the bay into the
gathering dusk tor an unknown des-
tlnation.
The ship, once known as the
floating art gallery, was painted a
camoutlage gray. Workmen had
labored Tor the past week at loading
the ship with planes, machinery,
bars OF copper and steel sheets and
tubing. she had been stripped bare
OF her furnishings and her luxurious
cabins were crammed with $4,000
tons OF cargo.
Two passengers were aboard.
They were described as French
general and the l6-year-old daughter
OF a French army officer. They re-
fused to give their names.
Capt Herbert FOntaine, a veteran
Of the French merchant marine, was
on the bridge He had a crew OF
375, many of them FHench-Cana-
dianS brought here to augment her
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-02
Yugoslavia Is Safe
Observation-Disclosures
Ciano Assures Ambas-
saeior T hjIIips That In
vasion Is Not Contcln-
plated; Reports Of
Conferences Ease Ten,
sion.

Rome, May 2.-(AP)- Foreign
Minister Count Ciano today assured
United States Ambassador William
Phillips that Yugoalavia, ltaly'5
neighh0r ON the hdrinic sea, was
safe from Italian invasion, il was re-
ported in usually reliable quarters.
The United States ambassadors
talk with Premier MuTSolni ycster-
day and with Cjano today nntceably
caScr tension in diplomatic circles.
Anxiety ind reached an acute
point with the announcement that
BRITISH shipping had been diverted
from the mediterranean as precau-
ten.
Phillips visit to Ciano was his sec
ono in two days. The ambassador saw
Mussolini yesterday and it is said re-
cciVcd assurances from il DucC that
Italy did not plan any war move for
the pre"Gnt.
Although nothing was mhdc known
at the American embassy it was said
in political circles that Germany
wanted 10 keep all Balkan countries
at peace rs sources of supply to the
Reich.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-02
Endorsement
Administration
Is Demanded

washington. May 2.--(ApO-- Two
Democratic senator's - Wheeler Oh
Montana end Pittman OF Nevaia--'
called today for Endorsement Of Pres
idcnt RoosCvcltS administration III
the party PLATFORM :,
ANY Other course would be poll
tical suicide" said statement by
Wheeler. a candidate for the presl-
Dental nomination if MI. Roosevelt
is not a candidate.
pittmun tOlu reporters that tle
platform to be adopted at the ma
tional convention must inGors2 the
principles OF the Roosevelt admin
istration' but added that this does
not mean the Endorsement Of every
piece Of legislation sent to Con-
gress.'
Wheeler forecast that the platform
would pledge the party to keep out
of war, Try to bring farm prices 10
parity with industry, try to reduce
unemployment and "dcnounce total
itarianism in all forms"
While Democratic platform talk
was in the air, Postmaster General
Farley arranged for a round Of poll
teal conferences, including one with
Garner. Both are can
diGates for the nomination.
From Gamers campaign managers
came d statement that the Vice-Persl-
dents chances for the nomination are
improving daily.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-02
Chains Are
Defended
Witnesses at Patman
Bill Hearing S a y
Chain Stores Proved
Efficient.

Washington, May 2. - (AP) -
Spokesman for farm coopcratiVes and
manufacturing interests told a House
subcommittee today that chain
stores had proved efficient and help
full distributors Of their products.
Tcstifying against the Patman bill
fos federal taxes on the chains, the
witnesses said chain stores had Gre
ated new markets for farm products
and manufactured articles, had help
ed improve production methods, and
paid promptly.
M. G.. Mann. general manager Of
the N. c. Cotton Growers Coopera-
tive Association, said he was great
ly alarmed" over the prospect Of the
bills being enacted"
S. NJ. Jones Of New Bern, N. c.,
head of an organization Of vegetable
growers, said the chains had helped
them out Of the prccarous position
in which they found themselves at
times Of peak movements.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-02

skeleton crew.
The Eel had been tied up here
since last September g when she
brought over the first large group Of
war refugees.
Shortly before the lie de France
sailed, the Rev. Peter Jalbert, d
Montreal priest, came Off and was
asked: How does the ship look in .
side?"
1t locks like war" he answered,
Unofficial reports said the liner
would proceed to Halifax, Nova
Scotia. trans-ship her cargo there,
and sail for Australia to join the
British liners Queen Mary and
Mauretania in troop transport serV-
ice.
Sailors aboard the vessel, how
ever, expressed belief the Eel
would dash directly for Europe
with her huge cargo OF metal and
planes.
Maritime men said that if she did
cross the Atlantic she probably
would travel most of the journey
without convoy, depending on her
speed Of % knots to carry her safely
pat any lurking submarines.