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The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1940-10-04
About Folk We
AfiUW

MIR A. L. Brown of Daleville was in
the office of the Holbrook Benevolent
association Saturday on business par
tanning to his local lodge.
Miss Eva Bell Morris, R. NJ. of New
Orleans, Louisiana, was in the CITY
visiting relatives and friends last week
Miss Matte L. Larkin spent the week
end in West Enterprise last week. She
was the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
9; D. Cotton. She reports a lovely
week-S. 4
Mrs. Dollie Hardy has returned to
he city after spending an extensive
!acation in the north visiting relatives
md friends.
Reverend R. L. Young and his nephew
Luther Smith spent Monday fishing
Il the coast. They state that the fish
no biting fine.
Mrs. Zena Mae Emerson WEIGH Ct
New York, N. Y, arrived in the city
Monday evening. Mrs Welch is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Emerson
of Meridian Mrc WoIcb &c cr,a,d;oo
her vacation with relatives.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1940-10-04

NEW YORK Robert c. Weaver
or seven years an integral part If
resident Roosevers New Deal family,
as recently named administrative as
sistant in the labor supply division of
The Advisory Commission of the, Coun-
I'll of National Defense. In his new
capacity Dr. Weaver not only will
help shape the policies of the commis-
sion, but will be in position to advise
on Negro affairs.
A few months after President Roose-
welt took office, DR. Weaver was ap-
pointed associate advisor on economic
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1940-10-04

Washington, D. c. Signal honors
were recently paid to Roscoe Dunjee,
Editor of the Oklahoma Black Dispatch,
when his spirited address before the
National Colored Democratic Association
in Chicago, was incorporated into the
Appendix of the Congressional Record
Representative Thomas, of Oklahoma,
asked for the unanimous consent of the
house, which was given, to have the
speech printed and made a part of the
record which was done
In his brilliant GRAFTON before the
colored Democrats of the nation, the
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1940-10-04
Mrs Saul Johnson
Passes

Funeral Services were held Tuesday
,fternoon for the late Mrs. Saul johnson
Who passed Friday night from her home.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1940-10-04
Rev. w. T. Wise
Pastor Of St. James
AM f Oh urch
Succumbs

Reverend T. W. Wise of 1903 It'll St,
pastor Of ST. James A. M. E. Church,
passed Monday evening from his homo
after short illness from the result Of
a stroke.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Norwegian Gov ern-
ment Moved TO Viii
| a g e of Hammar;
Fully Half of Oslo
Population l. e " e S
Ahead of Germans.

Stockholm, april 9.--(AP)-The
city OF Oslo, capital of Norway, sur
rendered TO German forces at 4 p. m.
(lU Il. IN. c.S.t.)
DISPATCHES reaching Stockholm
said that the NorWegia" police chief
had resigned and that he was re-
placed by German officials.
North of Oslo, Norwegian aircraft
was reported TO have shot down two
German planes.
The Norwegian government mOV-
ed to the lake village Of Hannah,
north Of Oslo.
The Norwegian army was report
ed to be guarding Il defense line be-
tween oslo and Halnlnar to protect
the new capital.
Fully half of the population was
reported to nave left Oslo before the
city surrendered to German troops.
The Germans were landed from
warships along the citys harbor
The Swedish parliament was call
ed into session for 8 p. M. q p. m.
c.StD tonight.
Stockholm received reports from
Norway and Denmark with seri-
Gus calm. 1t was recognized DIS 4
black day.
From northern Sweden it was re-
ported that the German invasion of
Norway met opposition and that at
least two German ships were sunk at
Narvik. the northern port from which
Germany has been shipping Swedish
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Nazis Demand Police Patrol Of
Entire Length OF Danube River
NJ e w Demands on
Balkan Countries Fol
low Accusation That
Britain Planned To
Dynamite Channel To
Cripple Germany.
C.. p. Radiophoto

Belgrade, April 9--(AP) - The
German government, it was learned
on high authority today, has demand
ed Yugoslavia, Hungary, Bulgaria
and Rumania accept German river
police along the entire length of the
Danube river to secure this vital sup
Div route for Germany.
Tho demand was made after the
German press accused Britain OF
plotting to dynamite the channel
through the ''iron gate, to cripple
Ccrlnany's transportation Of Gil. food
stuffs and raw materials from south
eastern Europe.
Rumanian police seized British
bsrgcs loaded with dynamite. The
British said that the explosives were
in have been used 20 blow up British
and French vessels in the event Ger
many invaded Rumania.
It was learned that Hungary,
Yueoslavia and Rumania previously
had tentatively" rejected the Ger
man demands. Then they were made
q second time.
Diplomatic quarters here freely
expressed the belief that the German
news agency here as we'll as the Ber-
lin foreign office had seized upon the
reports of seizure of the British en-
pInSiveS as the basis for the renewed
demands for d German police patiri
of the Danube.
These sources also believed the de-
mand was a possible forcrunner OF a
German move to obtain Rumania's
oil
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09

AT most points" said the after
noon commlmiquc "a slight local re-
Sistance by Norwegian troops has
ceased
A dispatch from Copenhagen by
the official German news agency
said that the Danish government
had accepted the German "protcc-
ton" with protest" in view OF inc
circumstances and conditions OF the
protection.
Germany gave the :<Snal to march
aorthWard less than "a hours allcr
;ritigh Warship5 steamed into NOR
way's territorial waters to sow three
mine fields, to cut off German IRON
ore shipments from Sweden through
Norwegian coastal waters.
"In order to counteract British as
erosion under way against the ncu-
trality of Denmark and Norway,
German armed forces have assumed
the armed protection OF these states
the cOmmunique said.
For this reason strong German
forces of all army units entered ana
landed this morning in these two
countries X X x
For months England and France
have attempted to make a new bat
tlcfield out of Scandinavia
In a blistering statement delivered
personally to assembled press repre-
cntativeS OF many nations, Foreign
Minister Won Ribbrntrop charged the
western powers with plotting to eX-
tend the war TO the north and de-
clarcd that the Reich had "assum-
ed responsibility" for protecting
Scandinavian neutrality.
As he spoke the Nazi nigh COM
mand broadcast d proclamation as
surfing Norway and Denmark that
Germany has no designs on their in
dependence and urging them to &C
cept as friends the German troops
already pouring over their frontiers
by land and sea.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Three Killed
In Explosion
Gas Plant Blast Kills
Three and Injuries Al
Least -; Loss Set At
S5OO,O00.

Eraintree. Mas. April 9.--(AFp--
Three men were killed and n! l"AA
- per@one injured %criolI@ly today
N 2 terrific explosion at the Old
Colony gas company n!@nt in East
Praintrcc. Company officials cstimat-
I'd the loss at G3OO,OOO.
The roar of the blast was 50 severe
several office girls suffered bleeding
ears. Carl H. Burnett, 81, gas lit
or, was crushed to death under the
bricks of the compressor hpu%r.
James w. PIunkett, 40, and Tony
Orlando, So, died shortly after adj
mission 10 hospital.
Despite persistent reports that
three or four persons we're missing,
company officials said oil employees
had been accounted for. Fircmcn still
rcarchcd the ruins, however, after
distinguishing the flames in the tank.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
farm Belt Popularity
] ests In Today's Voting

was unopposed in Nebraska. In ILL
nois. however, the third term forces
reached a show down with support
ers OF Vice President Garner.
Two-fold interest conferred on the
Illinois voting for so national con-
vention delegates.
The Kelly-NaSh Democratic Or
ganization was out to roll up Dig
vote for President Roosevelt OF the
theory that an overwhelming VIC
tory would lead to his denomination.
Garner men on the other hand,
pinned hopes on a showing formld-
able enough to curb third term talk.
In Nebraska, II delegates were al
stake in each party.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
U.S.Senators
Appeal For
Public Cain,
Serious View of Euro
pcan Situation Taken,
B Ut Congressman
Agree That America
Must Maintain Neu-
trality.

Wa"hinrtoH, April 9--(hPD- Ger
many's advance into Denmark and
Norway prompted several senator's
today to appeal for the United States
10 take this lnta"t dramatic War de-
vclorm"nt calmly.
While Senator Pepper. Democrat
Florida, declared that at brings the
shadow Of the war and conquest by
force nearer the shores Of every
peaceful country in the Wi Il in
Guiding our own Senator Norris, In
dependent, Nebraska, said that "this
affair is rome Of our business and
We should keep out of it,
Norris described the march into
Scandinavia as "thc same old pro-
cc2s--ta!'c whatever you have the
power ~ take"
Senator McNary Of Oregon. the
Republican leader. declared: 1.-THE
United States NUT keen calm. No
matter how distressing the news is
from Europe we must keep our heads
and not be swept into hysteria. If we
maintain our poise and equilibrium
they will help us to withstand these
recurrent shocks from Europe"
"The invasion Of Denmark and
Norway" said Senator Brown, Dem
ocrat. Michigan, ''is condemned by
all thinking people. 1t makes the sit
uation more serious. I see no reason,
however, why cur government should
act. | think the long view CT the
situation will show that Germany
has made her task much more diff
ficult because she has added enemies
and stifled any sympathy that exist
ed for her anywhere in the world
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Waterways
Fund Sliced
Senate Appropriations
Committee Cuts $751;.
100000 From Sub {.
Committee Bill.

Warrington. April 9.-(AP)-Ihe
Senate apprunriati.> committee re-
vcrrod the nrti"r, nf lis S'Ib-c"mmIt-
tcc today and sliced s55,0oo,oOo from
rropnscd waterway projects OF The
WV dcuartmcnt civil functions bill.
Holding lis approval of total e.
rcnditrrrcs tn 1923 1862 SIT, the full
committee gtrrlcI; out S3D,00O,nO0 for
flood control projects and S25.0OO,-
0gO for rivcrs and harbnrS work IN
:crtch in the appropriation measure
by the subcommittee. II accepted
SIS 100000 item the subcommittee
pui in the bill to start d third set OF
Panama Canal locks.
As approved by the committee IN"
bill carried an increase Of Sl9,8o9,-
$50 in appropriations abnv" the total
previously voted by the House.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, April 9.-Commissioner Of
Revenue Allen J. Maxwell has be-
come the first gubernatorial candi-
date definitely and fIatly to declare
he is against the present contingent
diversion" provision Of the Revenue
Act.
This provision was continued in
the law by the 1889 General Assem-
bly after a desperate fight in which
Anti-DiversioniStS were finally de-
fcated only because Governor Clyde
r. Hoey threw the full weight Of his
influence en- he side OF retention OF
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
BRITISH MINISTER
AND STAFF MEMBERS
TAKEN BY GERMANS

London, April 3.-(AP)-The
British foreign office was said
authoritatively tonight to have
re established communication
with Norway and to have been
informed that the Norwegian
government was "in good heart
and bent on resistance
The German radio was said to
rnvo announced that Howard
Smith, British minister to Cop
cnhagen, and his staff had been
made prisoners.
The British assumed that this
vas true. because they could not
communicate with the legation.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09

Washington, April 9.-(AP)-Thc
explosive spread Of Europe's war to
Scandinavia confronted the ad:n!nis-
tration with three urgent problems
today:
1.-The safety of some $500 Amer
lean nationals in Europe.
2-The question Of new prcSi-
dental proclamation formally deslg-
mating Norway and Denmark as bel
ligerents.
3-The matter of protecting Amer
lean shipping interests in the inVad-
ing countries and possible action on
extending the combat zone to include
tre waters around the north capes
f norway.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
NETHERLANDS CALLS
-. MEN BACK TO DUTY

The Hague, April 9.-(AP)-
The Netherlands government
cancelled virtually all army,
navy and air force leaves today
calling men back to the coiorS
Immediately ''aS precautionary
measure"
This ruling was in a second
order issued today. Earlier II
had been announced that no new
leaves for border and coast
troops would be granted IN the
near future.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09

Berlin, April 9.(AI)-Germany invaded Norway and
Denmark By land, arl air today.
Germany announced she had extended armed protection
to these states o concrac British aggression against their
neutrality. "
Bv this afternoon German armed forces had occupied Cop
cnhagcn capital Denmark which did not resist and OSLO the
capital Of Norway whcr" Norwegian troops put up "ha the
Germans called "&ight local resistance
This afternoon the German high command announced that
"occuaon of the most important detectives IN all Norway
by German troop" is proceeding rapidly. .
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Oslo Surrenders
TO Maxi Forces
Fugitive Is


Daytona Beach, Fla. April O.
(AP)-Franklin. N. c.. authorities
we're cnroutc home to-day with a man
listed as Tom Williams. who escaped
Jail there in Janu9ry while being held
on a murder charge and was arrested
On the beach here clad only in bath
ing trunks.
Williams was first reported chaE&-
ed with Staying his wife, but when
he was turned over to the sheriff
from Franklin it was learned that the
fugitive was wanted for the fatal
shooting Of Edna HodgnS, a house
maid.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Chamberlain
.SaysLnvasiion
II as Planned
Reports From arts
Saw Allied N av a |
Forces Already En-
Gagged With Germans
A On g Norwegian
Coast In Heavy Storm.


.,.. Norl H.-GNP) -Britaiu,S
... navy is moving into the
..- ..r.l,r, ~ aid Norway
G.~vaN invasion, Prime
... ...-.u,tl2iN told the house
.. .,d,v in a bri~t. Justify
....,rn
...,-.o r;,-rced hat Ger
.. ID rrg,ogl,tatod the invasion
g., ..., .rf Denmark and he
... ~.:,l aid" OF Britain and
... e. N-rwav.
-. ~ units of the navy arc
r,.r,3rrlain told the house,
...... ,,,,t details must neceS-
...,,. .ccyot
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Spread OF War Brings
u. S. Diplomatic Problems

Decision on the steps the govern
ment would take awaited the return
If President Roosevelt from Hyde
Park and Secretary Of State Hull
from Atlantic City.
Tie first official word Of the
Reich's swift hammer blows on the
Scandinavian front reached the CAPT.
tai shortly after midnight from Mrs.
J. Borden Hartman, United States
minister TO Norway.
High state department officials
headed by Assistant Secretary Berle
were quickly summoned to the State
department building near the White
House and lights burned on toward
daWn.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
Maxwell Declares Against
''Contingent Diversion" Plan

the section.
Maxwell had already permitted
himself to be quoted as being against
the provision but the declaration was
made in private letter and last
nights address at Manteo was the
first in which any one of the seven
candidates has expressed any def
mite opinion as to the contingent"
section, All have more or less strong
ly opposed "diversion", but none Of
them has referred specifically to the
existing law on the subject.
The Revenue Commissioner did not
CONTINUED on Page Sevenj
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
SEA BATTLE.

London. April 9.-(AP)--h
British source said tonight that
it understands naval action is
in progress somewhere near the
ceasf of Norway" beWteen Brit
ish and German forces.
The British press association
said "thcre is reason to believe
that good news may be forth
coming" within II to "a hours,
but later asked its subscribers to
delete this sentence.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
PILOT BROWNS.

Mantco, April 9.-(AP);-Jamcs
Dixon Of Norfolk, Va, the pilot, was
drowned when his plane crashed out
side Oregon Inlet AZ miles south of
ManteO.
Jerry Lowe, also Of Norfolk, a pas
senger in the plano, was saved by
coast guardsmen.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09

...F Tn" Associated PreSS.)
... md Nebraska provided two
..- bent tests tOdG-: OF the
...... = OF the Roosevelt third
. cement and of Thomas E.
-. narpaignine for the Repub-
. .--. dental nomination.
- .... Who won WiScOnsin,S "a
....n delegates last week over
..... Arthur Vandenberg, Of Mich
"r~ matched against the same
"."n' IN Nebraska. He was I'M
.r.a in illinois.
r." Democratic situation was the
. q" President Roosevelt. who
-.."r NO hint as TO whether ne
" .c""Dt another nomination,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
PLANES REFUSED.

New York, April 9.-(AP)-h
suHadron of British bombing
PLANES which invaded northwest
crn Germany this morning was
repulScd by German pursuit
ships, said an official Berlin
broadcast picked up by N. B. c.
The announcer said several
British planes were shot down.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
SHIP SINK?

London, April 9.-(A?)-Cn-
confirmed reports from Stock
holm which reached London to-
day via Amsterdam said that the
26,GG0-ton German battleshiD
Gneisenau and possibly other
German warships had been sunk.
The reports lacked details.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09

COMMUNICATIONS CUT.
London, April 9-(AP)-ROmc
radio reports intercepted in Lon
don today said communications
between Germany and Hungary
had been severed.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
WAR COUNCIL MEETS.

WAX CUUNtIL WEEIS.
London, April 9.-(AP)-The
supreme war council of the al
lies met today at No. 10 Down
ing street with Premier Paul
Rcynaud and Defense Minister
Edouard Daladier representing
France.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
EiQdhQh

FOR NORTH CAROLINA
Generally fair, slightly cooler,
scattered frost in west portion
tonight; Wednesday fair, slight
l., warmer iii the interior.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09
nOR\MAY and DENMARK INVADED BY NAILS
Copenhagen, Oslo
Occupied By Nazis

Germany Announces Extension of EARNED
Protection 70 "Counteract British Aggres-
sion" Against Ncutrality of Scandinavian
Countries; "sleht Local Resistance" Met in
Oslo, No Resistance to Nazis in Copenhagen.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-09

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-23
JAN KING HOPES TO BE OUT OF
 JAIL CHRISTMAS
Bail Reduced as KINY An- nounCer Bound Over
 fo Grand Jury

While his year-old son cried at the strange goings-on in the court room, Jan King had a prelimin- ary hearing before U S. Commis- sioner Felix Gray this morning, as result of which the young radio announcer and stunt driver was bound over to the Grand Jury un- der $500 bail on charge of grand larceny.
 Commissioner Gray reduced the bond to $500 with the observation that "nobody's out anything" as a result of the crime with which King is charged. It was expected that King would be able to raise bond in time to be out of jail to spend Christmas with his wife and baby
 Principal witness against King at the hearing today was Clarence B. Arnold, manager of the radio station KINY, who accuses him of stealing photograph record- ing instrument which King had just sold to Edwin Kraft, owner of the station, in order to get money to leave town after Arnold
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-23
discharged him.
 Quit, Then Fired
Ginger Rogers

dlScharged him.
 Quit, Then Fired
 Asked if it wasn't the policy of KINY to pay transportation for it's employees in such cases, Ar mold replied it was when they gave 30 days notice, which he admitted King had done a week or so before Arnold fired" him.
 Arnold said he discharged King because he refused to come to the station afternoons and revise the filing system for KINY's phono- graph records. King refused to work any longer than his night an- nouncing shift, notifying Arnold 10 that effect in a note which the manager said was the most in- sulting I've ever received"
 The manager disclosed he had had the locks on KINY's doors changed when King refused to re- turn him his keys. Arnold said the announcer refused on the grounds that the station owed him back salary, but Arnold said he had learned in long distance tele- phone conversation with Kraft that with what King owed KINY, we were exactly square
 Paid From Seattle
 Arnold said he didn't know just what arrangements as to Kings employment had been made. The announcer was hired in Seattle, presumably by Kraft. Arnold said Kings salary came to him from the Seattle office, as KINY has not enough income locally to pay it's employees. Fees for national are for the most part paid into the Seattle office, Arnold said
 Questioned in great detail by de- | fense attorney John Hellenthal, Ar hold said he was unable to remem- | Der all that had happened with | reference to Kings arrest, as we've been so busy at the station ever since and have been working so many hours"
 Arnold told of going to trans fer warehouse to look into the re- cording equipment cases which King had hooked" to Kraft for S150 to leave the Territory. He found the cases full of old magazines. He told of then prying open a packing box of Kings household goods, enroute to the steamer, and finding the equipment. King was ar rested at the dock
 Others who testified today were Deputy Marshal Walter Hellan and man Harry Lea. King did not testify or make statement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-23
Luther League Meets; Tours City CaroIing

The Luther League held their weekly meeting in the Lutheran Church parlors last evennig. The devotional program was led by En- ma Nielsen. The topic discussed was The Gloria in Excelsis."
 A business meeting followed and it was decided that next Sundays meeting would be held at the Skat- CTS Cabin. Members will meet at the church at 6 o'clock. Dinner will be served at the cabin and the regular meeting will be held there.
 After the business meeting the League made tour of the city sing ing Christmas carols At 10 o'clock they adjourned to the home of Mrs. Emil Samuelson on Twelfth Street for refreshments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-23

in the mountains west of Denver. They followed it, anyway
 Finally they came to a tree with a full grown, snarling mountain lion in it.
 Kelm ran for help and in about two hours returned with a CCC camp foreman and his rifle. The other three meanwhile had kept the big cat in the tree. They shot it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-23
FREE SHOW
 FOR kIDD|E5
 ON TUESDAY
All Children of Gastineau Channel Invited to Coli
 sum Tomorrow at 1

There is another free show for the children of Gastineau Channel at l o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Coliseum Theatre.
 This free show is given under the auspices of the Moose, assisted by the management of the 20th Century and Coliseum theatres.
 Santa Claus will be there There will be a lively movie feature and shorts for entertainment and as the kiddies leave the Coliseum Thea tre, after the show, Santa Claus will be there and present each with a gift.