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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

the French are our lifelong friends
and ncighborS. The fools and towards
in this country will live to rue the
day they allowed the German and
Italian brutcS and savagcS TO ravage
the liberty loving Allies while we
stand by and look on with little con-
Germ.
AS soon as Hitler and Mussolini
dispose Of the Allies they will turn
their ewes towards this nation. The
twenty billions Of gold we have
buried in the hills of kentucky will
draw them like a magnet and there
is nothing 10 stop them. Judging
from the reports of our So-calIed
military experts, we have no army,
our navy is inadequate, our military
equipment is insufficient to arm
properly single division, and our
airplancS are few and obsolete. In
the face Of all this record OF I'M
preparedness. after billions have
been appropriated and spent lot
of people sit back and console them
selves by saying the Atlantic ocean
is our protection and will always
prove to be an impossible barrier
to foreign invasion Of this country,
These towards, fools and diSloyal
elements ignore the fact that twenty
two years ago I'VE sent two million
troops to France without the loss
of a man. Since that tinN methods OF
ocean transportation have MULTIPLE
ed many times and any sensible man
knows that the Atlantic ocean is no
longer any more protection to THIS
country than the Mississippi river.
! High army officials arc now call
ing for four hundred thousand troops.
Just what they expect TO do with tins
small army the Lord only knows.
Holland had an army OF twice lhi'l
many trained men and they could
not defend that nation month. TO-
land had five times as many men
under arms. according to reports. ana
they could not even halt German
aggression.
! Now VIC start TO rCarmlng by &C
! Claring that no one must maze 1t
nicklC, and the rotten, crooked LABOR
/ leaders will not allow their pima
followers TO accept any pay ADJUST
mCntS or shortening Of hours WORKED.
The Congress of the United States
is crowded with towards ana SUD
vcrsivc members who arc interest,"
cd in nothing but crooked p"ll'IrS
and their personal aggrandIS'mrhl'
II makes one shuddcr to think of this
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
Straight Thinking

Common sense, patriotism ana
good citizenship were preached by
June Rose. State commander Of The
American Legion. in his address last
night To members Of that OrganlZa-
ton. its auxiliary and several others
who were at the meeting At the Lc-
zion hut. The cX-soldier, who is
also one of the outstanding school
men of the State, is no fanatic, and,
while he advanced some thoughts
that could be regarded as rather
alarming. he backed up his aSSer-
tons with logic and reason.
In the face of what some consider
menace to our national safety, the
fires Of patriotism are again being
tanned TO white heat in America,
and il is a good thing that events
should now and then remind us that
the liberty VIC enjoy in this land
was bought with price, and that 1t
can be maintained only by eternal
vigilance. What is more, We must
cease being a race Of 'SoGtics", and
develop youth and adults who arc
hard and tough. who can face prlva-
ton and take il. who can defend this
nation against whatever menace may
approach.
As Mr.. Rose said, there may be
one hundred patriots Ior every
enemy among us, but the hundred
somehow take things for granted and
hope for the best, while the one per-
cent are organized, have an objective
and are ready and merely waiting
for the moment to move toward it.
These are they who should and must
be watched. possibly dealt with in a
firm manner.
The kind Of doctrine June Rose
is preaching is sound and safe. What
he says finds lodgmCnt in the hearts
Of loyal, patriotic citizens who hear
him. They know he is right. 1t is
d great pity we do not have more
men Of his stripe who arc capable
and willing of laying their talents on
the altar Of public service as he is
doing.
Such things arc simply not in the
cards, VIC know, but the Legion
could do a lot worse than keeping
him in office for the period of the
national emergency.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina!
BY FRED Fl. MAY

|. Who was the pioneer North Car
DINA father who bcqucathcd his chill
drcn two stills TO keep them cheer
full?
2. What is said to have caused the
mountain balds of western North
Carolina?
3. When did the state make the
first effort to establish a state wide
transportation system?
4, What reason did Governor Glenn
give the legislature for wanting a
statewide primary act?
5. Who was the Rowan county man
who declined TO accept the nominal
ton for governor in 1916?
6. How many North Carolinans
have been tried by the United States
senate on impeachment charges?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

country trying TO wage a successful
war with the crackpots, towards and
'incompctcnts now in charge of things
in Washington. AS a lifelong demo-
crat this writer is uneasy over the
future of this great country unless
there is 4 general house-cleaning in
Washington. The President is a great
man but he cannot carry on with
the gang he has around him success
fully.
JAMES H. HOLLOWAY.
Raleigh. June 10, 1910.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
OTHERS VIEWS
URGES PREPAREDNESS.

To the Editor:
In your opinion, what do you sup
pose people would think OF a man
or group Of men who stood by win
folded hands while a brute or num-
Der of brutcS attacked his old moth
cr, raped and abused his sisters ana
killed or cnSaved his brothers.
The above question fits perfectly
the present attitude of the Unltcd
States towards England and France
in their present hour Of trial. NO
matter what England has done IN
the past she is our mother and all
EngIiShmen and EnglishWomen are
our blood brothers and sisters, ana
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
LINE II, 1890

Miss Elizabeth Cooper left last
night for New York. and from there
she will sail on Friday, June l3, at
midnight ON the steamship Lapland
Ior Il tour of Europe.
Mrs. George S. Couhc is leaving
for = months visit with her sister,
Mrs. John Leslie Davis, in Raleigh.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
lime -. 1920

Churches of the city will unite in
their evening services tomorrow at
the Chautauqua tent, as is the usual
custom of the occasion Of the COM
ing Of the Chautauqua to Hender-
son. The union meeting will likely
be addressed by 4 Chaut0uqud man
ON that occasion.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
5-lO-2O-25 Years
Ago
(Taken from Daily
Dispatch FileS)
JUNE IL, 1885

Rev. James A. Jones, new pastor
of the First Presbyterian church,
has arrived in the city and assumed
the passionate here.
Work will start next Monday on
me now Henderson high school, it
was announced today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

Having captured AbbcVillc, Bou-
lpgnc and Calais in that order.
Grandpappy Jenkins says it looks
as though the German generals know
their military A. b. C's.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

A champion weight litter has
been selected as Mister America.
And most housewives hope that he
will declare ho built up that magnif-
icent physique by running lawn
mower and helping move furniture.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
JUNE IL, 1915

A meeting was held by the COM
munity club of Mddlcburg Friday
for the purpose of discussing the
community fair which is TO be held
there some time during the coming
fall.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
Stepping Fast

NIu>u powers short Of war. lie
could scarcely have taken even one
more step without plunging over the
precipice.
PIeds!ug the whole material re-
sources of the United States 10
Britain and France is something the
President has not the power 10
plcGsc. That is 4 prcrosatlvc OF
CONGRESS. But Mr.. Roosevelt has
been 50 accustomed to Wringln&
from Congress what he has wanted
and demanded that At times he has
3ppearcG 10 feel that his own word
is 4 law unto itself
\ few weeks ago James Cromwell.
the ,hcn United States minister 10
Canada. whose only claim to noto-
rictv before that was the fact he
married Doris Duke, OF tie Tobacco"
fortune. spoke plainly III warming
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

A new occupatIonai d-";.r ~
probably will soon hear about l.. n.ap
makers Cramp.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

Folly as we'll as wisdom comes
upon us with the years.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

|. Friedrich Ebert.
2. Southwestern South Dakota.
3. Spring.
4. Quebec.
5. No.
6. William F. Cody.
7. Ninety-siX Senators, 435 Repre-
sentatives-total SOL.
8. Diamonds.
8. LuSitania.
10. Six.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
WOOD - SUMMER PRICES FOR
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WOOD - SUMMER PRICES FOR
wood from Elrod Lumber Company
arc as follows, delivered anywhere
in Henderson. Dry Blocks. Stove
wood lengths. Sl.75 per load. green
Blocks, StovcWood lengths. ; p
per load. Phone all orders Ia RED
Taylor'S Hilltop Service Station
Prompt service generous loads.
Sec J. L. EIrod for special price,
on orders of ten loads ~ more. v"
suggest that you buy your m"N,
winters supply now. Slabs .oH'-
Sides are not delivered but arc ior
sale cheap at the SaWmllI located
at EIr0d Lumber Company. ii-Ou
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

II IT'S PRINTING OF ANY KIND.
just call Wcbb'S Speciality Printer.
Years OF experience Let 10 Go your
next job. Geo. S. Webb Phone
529-J. lg&i.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE
the addition 70 Mr.. EduSton VII
liamS 10 our service department.
and arc prepared 10 give prompt
refrigeration service. Call ST.
ONcil'S Electric Service. i2-it,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

USE OUR EASY PAY PLAN
on Goodyear Tires, EXid.
Batteries, and Mptoro.a Car
and Home Radios. IIondcr.
son Nulcanizing CO. Wcd-,f
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

GET PRICES ON OUR USED CARS
before you buy. +. d L Motor Co.,
Dodge ana Plymouth dealers, j.!
Chestnut street 4-Cud-u
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

FOR SALE-WEBSTEH MOBILE
Amplificr for six volt OF 40 .ur
operation. Call phone GOO. lg-r-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL
kinds of body and fender re-
pair work. Motor Sales Go.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

R. w. Graeber, State College En-
tension Service forester, suggests
that growers talk with their county
agents about desirable species be-
fore placing orders for trees.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

WANTED. MAN TO SELL TERMITE
treatment. AZ least hall %! uu.r.
arc infested and owners do mot
know it. Part or full time. GorG r.r-
mission. Write giving cHy".,nrr.
Salesman, Care Dispatch. Iu-l2-l.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

GET a REAL JOY ~ 4 CDD,.
coloriul cotton sheer Dire Sn.,
youthful styles in size - {. ~.
also matrOn sizes prices SI.J&. VII
Eams Style ShoppC. l-%-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

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OF uur other beauty s.,..,,.
90 wonders for your s.r....
Phone zoo 70: dppontmcr, Pa
gers Beauty Shop. a.. ''
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

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1908. l.. l.. FIcwra
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condition. VIII sell chr.. r..
Moore. Cos Highland 49,.
phone T3j-W.
DhEHS4 AND TAILORED ri.-
ION dresses in navy aud 9'.,.
Ilora! prints. prices 5~.g5 IL. $. -.
Lovely new mesh drcs.r.
SIR dresses. white srr
colorS $3.50 10 S1g5 XII
Style Shpppc .....
LET US HARVEST YOUR G...,
crop Tor you. We have "a rr..
Chalmers Combine and CD. .
good JOB al reasonable ...,
Contact Forrest Ellington ID. - r.
GrccnWay, Route ,. ucndc.
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RADIO AND hErHiGEHATan H.
pans and service. Wa,r.r. ..a
clocks called Tor and dclr.,..a ~,
us do your next job. Pc.w .,d
Nixon, phone 532. .r-"
USE DEVICES , COAT PNN. SIS
ten and your paint prul.,. ..r
DC .UlVcd. DCVOC auds beauty end
long life 10 your home. Il u.v. ..
use the best quality pam. p..n
80. Alex S. Watkins. III.
USE OUR EASY PAY PLAN
on Goodyear Tires. .yids
Batteries. and Mptoro.a Car
and Home Radios. Il,ndcr.
son Nulcanizing CO. Wci-,f
FOR SALE-WEBSTFR MOBILE
Ampliricr for six volt or 40 .u..
operation. Call phone GgG lg-'"
GET a REAL JOY n i CDDl
COloriul cotton sheer Dire Su...
youthful styles in size - {. 2D.
also matrOn sizes prices SIJ&. VII
Eams Style Shoppc. I-&u
| WANTED. MAN TO SELL TERNITE
treatment. AZ least hall q. u,g.r.
are infested and owner. a., mot
know ii. Part or full time. g",G r.r-
mission. Write giving cEp-.nr.
Salesman, Care Dispatch Iu-l2-l.
If IT'S PRINTING OF ANY KIND.
just call Wcbb'S Specially Printer.
Years of experience Let a. Go your
next job. Geo. S. Webb. Phone
529-J. 1881.
! WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL
kinds of body and fender re-
pair work. Motor Sales Go.
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE
the addition TO Mr.. EduSton VII
liamS 10 our service department.
and arc prepared 10 give prompt
refrigeration service. Call 81
O'NcilS Electric Service. i2-ir
WOOD - SUMMER PRICES FOR
wood from Elrod Lumber Company
| arc as follows. delivered anywhere
}, in Henderson. Dry Blocks. Stove
wood lengths. Sl.15 per load. green
Blocks, StovcWood lengths s. >
per load. Phone all orders Ia Fred
Taylor's Hilltop Service Station
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18

CT this year, the figures for 1888 and 1899 being $158, ,101.86 and $109, 9,659.85 respectively.
 The three year comparison also shows that there were 1,264 alarms in 1940; 814 in 1899 and 1,067 in 1888. There were more false alarms this year also, the figures being 69 for 1940; 38 for 1889, and 62 for 1930.
 Sparks"
 The greatest number of fires this year were caused by sparks, Al being laid to that cause. Next came Soot with 40 fires, oil burners with 27, and the fiIniliar combination "boys with matches" 25.
 The number of fires caused by carelessness was IS, while cigarette butts started 21 fires. Four fires were started by people smoking in bed, the origin of two fires was suspicious, and the cause of 40 fires remained unknown.
 Seventy automobile fires were started by short-circuits, 25 by back fires, and two by cigarette butts.
 The largest number of building fires were in frame buildings, 260 being listed as having occurred in that type of structure. One hundred and six fires occurred in brick and stone buildings, none in reinforced buildings, and two in fireproof buildings. No fires extended beyond adjoining buildings, the report states and 380 fires were confined to the place of origin.
 Chief Cavanaugh noting purchase of 750 gallon bumper with Booster equipment and an emergency wagon this year, called the attention of the mayor to the request in the 1941 budget which calls for the purchase of two more pieces of apparatus, to replace two older pieces.
 The report shows that there were 199 men in the department as of August, 1940, 24 pieces of apparatus,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
JAMES DONAHUE
 GUEST AT FETE
Purse Presented Groom tO=Be at Testimonial Din-
 ner Last Night

More than forty friends of James T. Donahue gathered at, Mulligan's Restaurant last evening to honor the popular and pleasant guest of honor at testimonial dinner, ar- ranged to mark the occasion of his coming marriage next week. Jack Degan, as toastmaster, presented a number of old and young friends of Mir. Donahue, each of whom recall ed his friendship, and wished him every happiness during his martial life to come.
 Entertainment, in the form of in- dividual, quartette and group sing ing was enjoyed following an excel lent turkey dinner. Several "old time" selections were sung by the Mad Matters Qartette including three brothers, Charles, Toddy and Nick Muccino and Bill Cipriano. with music provided for the occasion by the Saginario Serenaders.
 Speakers included: James J. Curtin, superintendent of parks: Danny Reardon, James Saginario, chairman of hte arrangements com- mittee who presented the guest of honor with purse from his friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Highlights Of Past Year Reviewed Today
 By Chief Cavanaugh
I,264 Alarms Answered By Various Companies; Sparks Responsible for Greatest Number of
 "Calls" July Busiest Month

III stations, two being used as branch libraries.
 As of August 15 firemen were listed as retired, and there were eight widows of firemen.
 One Promotion
 The report notes only one promo ton during the year, on July 3, when Lieut.. Michael A. Cavanaugh, of Engine II, was promoted to the rank of captain.
 Donations received during the year totaled $35, $10 from the Waterbury Foundry Company and $25 from Grieve, Bisset & Holland.
 Other interesting statistics showed that of total of 97 automobile fires, 58 were in sedans, 21 in trucks two in roadsters, nine in coupes and seven in coaches.
 The busiest day of the week came on Tuesdays, 204 alarms being re- ceived that day. Saturday was a close second with 204 alarms, while Thursday was lowest with 166.
 The smallest number of fires was in July, when 43 alarms were re- ceived. The busiest month was Nov- ember with 317 alarms, followed by April with 211.
 Ninety fires were extinguished with the booster pump, 57 with hy- drant stream and 72 with chemicals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Republicans Score
 Third-Term Effort
Platform Adopted at State Convention Praises GOv-
 ernOr BaIdwin's Accomplishments; Pledges Fulfilled

New Haven, Cont, sept. 18-(UP) The Republican state platform to- day condemned the third term as- pirations of President Roosevelt as an effort to "take power from the people, and concentrate that pow. CT in the hands of one man."
 In its preamble, the platform de- clared i've condemn the New Deal doctrine that the people are in capable of governing themselves 2 and that "we are unalterably op. posed to third term for any presi- dent.
 "A new philosophy of government totally alien to American ideals has seized control of the government Its complete and decisive repudia- tion is essential to the continued life of democracy as Americans un- derstand it."
 Endorsement of Wendell L. Will kie and Charles l.. McNary was unanimous, and the platform as- serted i've heartily commend and endorse the honest, humanitarian and efficient program of Governor Baldwin. Under his aggressive lead ership. for the first time in many years platform promises have been solemn pledges faithfully fulfilled ,
 The platform forecast a possible reduction of taxes during the next biennium, declaring that because of the outstanding improvement in the state-the financial condition under the present administration we believe that some existing taxes can be reduced"
 Proposed was a reduction in Motor Vehicle Operators license fees from three dollars to fifty cents.
 For the protection of industry and labor, "the immediate enactment of legislation for suppression of all or Subversive activi- ty," was recommended.
 Opposition to new or additional taxes, and the continued operation of all existing state services without curtailment under a balanced budget, were pledged.
 Other blanks proposed:
 An impartial, non-partisan advis- ory personnel commission made up of representative citizens from with out the state service to strengthen the merit system.
 Expansion of job-training. trade schools and apprentice training fa- cilities.
 Increased benefits under unem- ployment compensation, retention of the 40-hour work week, more bene- fits to dependent children of de- ceased workmen under the work mems compensation act and legis- lation compelling greater safeguards for workers.
 Restoration of two-year agricul- tural courses at University of Con- necticut.
 Substantial increases in allocations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
|LAST-MINU TIE.
 COMMENTS ON PRIMARIES

Raymond D. French, of 152 Tracy avenue, who was appointed mod- orator in District A in today'S Democratic primaries has been re- placed because he is not on the Democratic primary list, as required by party rules. The new moderator, appointed by Town Chairman Maur- ice F. Tangney, is George Coughlin, of 1130 Baldwin street.
 Two Other changes in mOdera- tors have been made In District 2-6, Albert Genua of 91 Fern street, replaces Arthur E. Carey, 68O Cooke street. In District 3-1, Frederick Stephen of Aurora street will serve instead of Lawrence Ryan, of 654 Watertown avenue Stephen was scheduled to serve as teller for attorney Michael V. Blansfield, and will be succeeded in that capacity by William Babin.
 Cornelius F. Maloney, secretary treasurer of the town committee, an- nounced today that party headquar- ters at 79 North Main street was scheduled to be open from 4:30 to 9:30. During that time ballots will be cast to make official the uncontes- ted election of delegates to the town, probate and congressional conven- tions.
 Official tabulati0n of the votes in the two senatorial contests will be made at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin. The votes will previously have been counted in each of the voting dis tricts.
 There seemed more interest on the part of the voters in the 18th dis trict than in the 18th. But the 18th, with 50 per cent more registered Democrats, should register the lar- ger vote.
 MOderatOrs serving today met at town committee headquarters last night. to receive their final in- structions from Town Chairman Tangney.
 A loud-speaker equipped automo- bile drove through Washington Hill streets last night, asking voters to support "Tipper" Conley in the 18th district primary.
 Intensive activity on the part of the organizations backing all five candidates was noted last night. Meetings were held at each head quarters and in . number of the voting districts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
of state highway funds for town aid

of state highway funds for town aid roads.
 A state administered probation system for juveniles and adults.
 Increased extensions on old age assistance by eliminating any liens on homesteads, and by increasing insurance policy exemptions to $5,000.
 Immediate expansion of state park and forest systems.
 Enactment of sound measures" to adequately care for the sick, tuber- cular, and mentally handicapped.
 More equitable distribution of edu- cation costs between the state and municipalities.
 More adequate retirement allow ances for school teachers.
 Opposition to all federal encroach- ments or political manipulation in the operation and control of the states educational system.
 The platform praised the pioneer national defense program in Con- necticut, and pledged a return of jobs to those conscripted into army and navy servcie. All voters, regardless of party, were invited to support "the patriotic defense task"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
SENATOR ECAN
 THANKS AIDES
Clean Campaign Conducts : ed Declares Candidate
 for Denomination

Gratitude for the efforts of work CTS supporting him was expressed by Senator Edward P. Egan last night at the final meeting of the Egan-for Senator committee. He said he was pleased that his two opponents had waged clean cam- paign and promised, if he lost, to support the winner.
 Patrick J. Wallace, president of the Egan organization, said he was proud that Senator Joseph H. Law Tor, an opponent of Egan in the primary, had refused to join in criticism of his (Wallace's) appoint ment as moderator in District 4-3
 Other speakers were Miss Julia Quill, Martin J. Tehan, Frank Mo- grath, Miss Mary Hennessey and Mrs. Gertrude Gordon.