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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Detroit Has 5000 Hams on Job

In Detroit there 5000 hams all set to do their
national defense They from II to 60 and
from the unemployed the welo-do professional man.
Their stations different, too-some have elaborate
soundproo studios while the attic
nook in the basement Whatever their locale each spends
hours contracting hams in other parts Of the country
the FEC forbd communication with foreign
country the Detroit ham longer spends hours trying
England Germany France Even Canada banned
far radio communication is concerned.
One of the best equipped stations in Detroit is owned by
Byron Grand boulevard musician by
Richard spends his nights playing string base in local
orchestra and his days in his soundproof studio
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Gets Call Letter, Follows Rules

passed his he will receive his license
from Washington call for his station the first two
signatures of which will be W8the letter for the country
the number for the district.
When operator set he has certain rules that
he must It's his responsibility to learn of any new
regulations of the FEC.
applicant of today told about his duty with respect
instructed to call the FEC or the FBI
if he any station broadcasng information harmful to
the nations defense.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
FBI, Fec Join Forces

The Federal Communication Commission itself is taking
prcauon to prevent from using the air waves
communicate with his native land Naturally the steps taken
to further insure the nations safety secret
Here and in other cities FBI and FEC have Joined
forces establish fastactng Listening post and any
would be foolish enough to attempt communication with
a foreign land he that inside short time he would
be safely tucked away federal penitentary far away
radios.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
10000 u. S. Radio Hams
On Alert to Foil Traitors
Hailed by Chief Inspector Here
BY WALDO McNAUGHT

amateur radio enthusiasts competent agents.
declared Emery H. Lee chief of the Detroit of the Federal
Communications Commission.
Said the FEC inspector:
Every amateur station with its complement OF radio
receiving equipment its amateur operator with knowl-
edge radio laws and regulations constitutes effective
listening post for subversive activities via radio"
those who dcule the possibility of foreign agent
communicating with his via short Lee said:
"Iigh power essential for long distance conxmuni.
cation Low power easily concealed equipment b
quite effective from the standpoint Of national
defense"
Lee explained that a larger than pocket watch
power reach European country at certain
times the day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
"KNUTE ROCKNE'' MARKS
- CAROLYN ATHEATRE Bill

Today the Carolina Theatre
heralds in a film that will make
screen history. IT is a film
biography of the great Notre Dame
football coach entitled "Knute
Rockne-All American"
The picture stars Pat O'Brien
in the role of Rock" and it is
said that his appearance and man
nerisms are so like the gridiron
wizard that Rockne's most init
mate friends are surprised at the
close cimilarity.
''Knute Rockne-All American
tells the almost legendary story
of his life. His power, his wise
philosophy. the mea ana teams he
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
TANKER. STINK

LONDON, Nov. 3.-(R-The Brit
lsh submarine Taku sank a large
enemy tanker' off a port of oc.
cupied France last Saturday, Of
'ficlals announced today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
LEWIS EXPECTED
TO KEEP PROMISE
Friends Of CLIO Leader Say
He Feels He Can Not Re-
woke Commitment

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-lR-Au-
thoritative CIO sources reported
today that so--.e Of TIE p-o-Roose.
welt leaders j. the organization
were now behind a movement to
'draft" John L. Lewis for another
term as president but close asso-
ciates declared emphatically that
Lewis would not be persuaded to
keep the post he promised to re.
linquish upon President Roose.
velt's reelection.
Lewis himself was silent, turn.
ing down all requests for election
comment. Those close to him, how
ever, said the CLIO leader felt he
had made a commitment he coulc
not revoke when he endorsed Wen
dell Willkie and told the nation II
a radio speech two weeks ago tina
he would regard a Roosevelt vic.
tory as a vote of no confidence by
labor in his leadership.
Philip Murray, a Roosevelt sup.
porter who has been Lewis closest
friend in the labor movement for
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07

built, and the influence he had.
and still has, on the people of
America, are all brought out in the
picture.
Gale Page plays the role of Mrs.
Rockne, who was the inspiration
for much of his success. Ronald
Reagan, in what has been hailed
as the finest role of his career,
plays the part of the never-to-be-
forgotten George Gipp. Donald
Crisp is wisely cast as the under
standing President of Notre Dame,
Father Callahan. The famous
-Four Horsemen' are played by
Kane Richmond as Elmer Layden:
William Marshall is Don Miller;
Nick Lul-ats as Harry Stuhldreher
and Billy Byrne as Jim Crowley.
Rockne's story really starts
when he comes to America from
Norway , as a young boy accom-
panied by his father, an6 settles
in Chicago. The film begins at
that point but the main empha-
sis is on his glorious years at
Notre Dame as coach.
The Cardinals short subject pro.
gram features Pluto, the Pup, in
a Walt Disney cartoon entitled,
"Pluto's Dream House." News of
the Day also will be presented. 8
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07

CIT ALL CAME TRUE"
FEATURED AT BIJOU

Ann Sheridan will prove tc
everyone (students of Harvard no,
excepted) that dramatic ability
plus "oomph" makes a delightful,
combination, when Warner Bros.
new film 1T All Came True" in
which she stars, opens It the Bijou
theatre on today.
Adapted from a recent move,
by Louis "Rains Came Brom-
field, 1t All Came True" tells
the charming story of a group Of
quaint characters in a New York
boardin! house whose complacent
lives are thrown into an uproar
when a gangster decides to use
heir house as a hideout. Featured
IN the film are such fine perform-
ers as Humphrey Bogart in the
role of a benevolent gangster, JET
frey Lynn as young man who trys
to better himself by leaving home.
the supporting cast is made up of
excellent players as Zasu
Una O'Connor, Jesse Bus
ley and John Litel. The fascina-
ting story of modern life with an
old-tim" quality could only be told
So believingly by Louis Cromfield.
We are also presenting a Rubin
off the Violin" Musical and the
Newsreel. 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
FRANKLIN SPEAKS
HERE ON NOV. Il
Washington Columnist And
Author Will Appear In Com
munity Forum Program

Newspaper men have frequently
turned diplomat, but Jay Franklin.
the famous Washington columnist
and author, is a diplomat turned
journalist.
Mr.. Franklin, who lectures here
on Tuesday night at $50 o'clock
before members of the Community
Forum, has served as economic
adviser to the state department in
Washington and as an attache in
the American embassies in Rome
and Constantinople.
After receiving an A. B. from
Yale, Mr.. Franklin began his ca
reer in the American Embassy in
Rome during the closing months
of the first World war. He was
then sent to Constantinople and
remained there for about a year.
In 1920 he went to Paris to study
for a year at the Ecolo des
Sciences Politiques and then went
back to Rome as private secretary
to the American ambassador.
While in Rome he began writing
dispatches for English newspapers
and decided after a time to come
back to the United States and ac-
cept a position with the New York
Times. He held this position until
1928 when he re-entered the state
department as economic adviser
in Western Europe.
He resigned from the state de-
partment, after a tour of special
duty in the Far Eastern division,
in 1882, and supported himself by
Independent writing until 1884,
when he returned to the govern
ment as special adviser to Rexford
TugWell in the department of agri-
culture. He organized the informa-
ton program for the Resettlement
(now Farm Security Administra-
ton and then resigned in March,
1886, to write his daily column,
We the People,.
AS in former years, the Com
Eunity Forum sessions will be
leld in the New Hanover High
school auditorium. Season tickets
Will still be available at the door
IN the evening of Mr.. Franklin's
ecture, as will tickets for each
ecture throughout the course. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
New Hanover Gives
Roosevelt Larger
Vote Than In 1896

In setting an all-time high
record for voting in a general
election Tuesday, New Hanover
county voters gave Franklin ID.
Roosevelt LOT mere votes than
they did in 1886, but at the same
time his margin of lead declined
slightly the drop being from
5.63 to l to 5.26 to / for Wen
dell L. Willkie.
In 1886 the county cast $3.50
votes in the presidential race, of
which Roosevelt received 1854
and ALT Landon 1906. Tuesday
Roosevelt received $500 of the
1926 votes in the presidential
race, while Willkie received 1,635.
Tuesdays vote set al all-time
high for the county, according
to H. G. Carney, chairman Of the
county board of elections. In all
no less than 1898 of the 12,458
registered voters dropped ballots
in boxes.
In 1888 a previous high of 9,012
was set and in 1886 the vote was
only 1919.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Continued Neutrality
Is Declared By Reds

MOSCOW, Nov. 6.-LP-Russia's
Moscow district Soviet marked the
23rd anniversary eve of the Bolshe-
visit rise to power tonight with a
declaration of continuing Russian
neutrality and armed vigilance.
True to its policy of peace and
neutrality" said the statement, 1.-The
U. S. S. R. will not participate in
war. We must remember the inter.
national situation is full of surprises.
Therefore as (Joseph) Stain said,
We must keep the entire nation in a
state of constant military prepared
ness"
President Michael Kalinin of the
Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, en-.
dorsing this policy, declared, "in this
will be contained also our duty to the
international pr%oletariat."
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
St. Matthews Choir
To Present Program

The st. Matthews colored M. E,
church choir, under the direction
Of Minnie Evans. will present a
musical progra mat 8 o'clock Fri
day evening, November 8, at St
AndreWs-on-the-sound.
Those appearing on the program
are: George Hurst, Sally Manrol
Irene Meek, Christine Sidberry
Martha Evans, Mildred Mack
Beulah Franks, Marion Hurst, Mil
dred Boykins, Sally Grady, John
D. Boykins, Joseph Franks, Eos.
ter Barfield, Namon Chestnut, and
Gilbert Whitfield.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
THANKSGIVING DAY
SET FOR NOV. e
Hoey Designates Date Week
Later Than Time Set BY
President Roosevelt

RALEIGH, Nov. 6.-R-Gover
cor Hoey today proclaimed Thurs
day, November %, as T.s2ksg-v'
ing day II North Carolina, setting
the date a week later than the
time designated by President
Roosevelt.
Pointing out that George Wash
ington called for the new nation
in 1899 to assemble on the last
Thursday in November for a day
of Thanksgiving, the Governor re-
viewed the tradition of the observ-
snce, and said:
I'm this hour of international
crisis, and amid the wreckage and
devastation wrought by war in so
many parts of the world, the people
of peaceful America should vel
come the opportunity to observe
Thanksgiving day this year whole
heartedly and with a finer sense
of appreciation of tn gracious
gifts of a divine providence to u
favored land.
america has been blessed be-
You'd her deserts. Abundant crops.
an overlooking harvest, a vast
store of the good things of life,
better wages and more people en-
ployed, larger provision made for
public health and greater hospital
facilities available, the appeal of
old age and the cry of the orphan
heard, the underpriviledged min
istered unto and the captive re-
leased, the humanities of a gener-
Gus people expressed in individual
benefactions and organized char
tiles, the blessings of liberty and
freedom vouchsafed to us, and the
well-being and good order of So
ciety preserved, while justice runs
as a mighty river and peace set
ties down over the land like the
beauty and calmness of an autumn
sunset.
North Carolina shares abund-
artly in all of these blessings. :" l
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Marshal Hatch Takes
Men To Penitentiar,

Walter ]. Hatch, U. S. deputy
marshal, yesterday took four pris-
oners from the New Hanover coun-
ty Jail to Atlanta to begin serving
sentences in the federal %penitenti-
airy there.
The prisoners included: John T.
Davis, negro, Is months, violation
of the federal government internal
revenue liquor laws; Dosie Bass,
Gerald Whitaker, and Robert Nor
man, who were transferred here
recently from the Raleigh district.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Meat Canning Exhibit
Planned For Monday

The meat canning budget should
include as wide a variety as pos
sible, according to D. E. Hall, who
will present a meat canning dem.
%onstration Monday morning at 10
o'clock in the Home Agents office
at the U. S. customhouse.
Beef, pork, lamb, fowl and com.
binations should all be used, said
Mr.. Hall. The meat may be scared,
as steaks, chops and r%oasts; boiled,
as stew and plain canned meat; or
ground, as hamburger and meat loaf.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
"SON OF THE NAVY"
is OFFERED AT ROYAT

Jean Parker and James Dunn
and little Martin Spellman are a,
the Royal today in a comedy with
happy results Son of the Navy"
Top performances are given by
the three leading players. Jean
Parker shows that she is perfectly
at home playing comedy. and
James Dunn is neen again in the
kind o frole which first won him
fame.
Little Martin Spellman Las a diff
flcult assignment as Tommy, for in
his role he must mix laughter and
tears, and he does so, in just the
right drgree.
Another outstanding perform
ance is given by Toto, the cairn
terrier, who plays Tommy's dog.
The DOES reaction to the battles
between Dunn and Miss Parker
had the audience in stitches.
Others in the cast of "Son of
the Navy include Craig Reynolds,
Dave O'Brien, William Royle, Sell
mer Jackson and Sarah Padden.
William Nigh directed from the
screenplay by Marion Ortiz and
Joseph West.
Royal varieties present a Porky
Cartoon and an Unusual Occupa-
tons reel. 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER T.,

ne returned from England in l..
ago. ago. He conferred with secrs aay'
Hull and Sumner Welles ns'ary
secretary of state. Uader.
Asked when or whether bo H.,
return to London, he said bs sG Sai
no plans and had not diso Tn ad
the subject with any officisI.sS Sst
Describing his experienca'
London ne said he had h. N
through 244 bombings bITt zen
er than when he came bon,a 0et
year. He plans to go to CaiifolaSs'
and then to Florida for . 'Frlla
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Kennedy Indicates He
May Not Return To Post

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6-R-Am-
bassadcr Joseph P. Kennedy indi-
Gated today he might not return
to London and early designations
among other ENJOYS now home
from Europe were expected to fol-
low the election.
Kennedy called at the state de-
partment for the first time since
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
DARST TO SPEAK

GREENSBORO, Nov. 6.-GP-W.
H. Darst, marketing specialist of the
State Department of Agriculture,
will speak here Friday at the annual
meeting of the Piedmont Millers' as
ISOLATION, which includes millers of
Virginia, North Carolina and South
Carolina.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07

30 years, is regarded as the heir
to the CLIO presidency.
While stepping down at the CLIO
convention Nov. 10, Lewis will con-
tinue to be a figure in the labor
movement since he also is presi
dent of the United Mine Workers
union. Runners that Lewis was in
danger of losing his influence in
the miners union were scoffed al
by UNIV representatives who con-
tended that the m lime workers
would follow Lewis as labor lead
ers if not as a political leader.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
wake UP YOUR
LIVER BILE

Without Calomel And You'll Jump Out Of
Bed in the Morning Karin to Go
The liver should pour 2 pints of bile Juice
n your bowels every day. If this bile is
not flowing freely, your food may not d.
Rest: It may just decay in the bowels. Then
gas bloats up your stomach. You get con-
situated. You feel sour. sunk and the world
looks punk.
1t takes those good, old Carter's Little
Liver Pills to get these 2 pints of bile flow
ing freely to make you feel 'up and up."
Get q package today. Take as directed
Amazing in making bile flow freely. ASH
for Carriers Little Liver Pills. 10S and 25(
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
University Club
Has Successful
Bridge Tea

A nice addition to the scholar
ship fund was netted at Saturdays
bridge tea sponsored by Women's S
University club, a tea which was
also decidedly successful social
affair.
The party took place in tie Ten
Thousand club house which was
festive with its decorations in the
valentine theme, bowls of sweet
peas adding a note of color.
Mrs. George Reinck won the
high score prize for 5he party con-
tract group with Mrs. j. w. Donohue
second: Mrs. l.. A. Lewis was first
in the progressive contract divi-
sion and Mrs. j. D. Townsend, sec
ond. Mrs. Dean Richmond won the
high score auction prize and Mrs.
Howard FarnsWorth, that for Chi
neSe checkers.
At the conclusion of the card
games tea was served. The various
Dcommittee chairmen in charge
were: Miss Eva Wilson, decora-
tionS; Mrs. H. Lee Landerman,
publicity; Mrs. L. M. Moore, prizes,
and Mrs. Willis Johnson, refresh
mentS.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13

A survey of the international stu
alton and comments on the much
talked of book. Union Now" by
Clarence K. STREET, will be the sub
;ectS which Dr.. Lewis Lesley Will
discuss for the Ten Thousand club
at its meeting Thursday afternoon
oil this week.
Not only is Dr.. Lesley an authority
on international affairs but he is Il
remarkably able speaker, being in
constan: demand by leading clubs
OF the coast. He is professor of
history at San Diego State college
and is known To many in the valley
for his brilliant, authoritative lee
lures.
The nook, Union Now" has as
It's thesis the union of the free
peoples of the world against the
encroachments of relationships and
is being widely discussed at the
present time.
Dr. LeSlcy's talk will be preceded
by two songs presented by that
popular singer, Elizabeth Van Etten
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Dinner Party
L LeroyHoIts

Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Breedlove OF
746 El Centre avenue. gave dinner
party Monday night in compliment
to Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt.
Since the affair came on Lincoln's
birthday, Mrs. Breedlove used q
patriotic motif in her pretty decor
ations and her table appointment.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Holt, Mr. and Mrs. s. Emmitt AL
len, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Adams, DR..
and Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz. Mrs. Dom
ma Holloway, Mrs. Minor O. Simms.
w. s. Fawcett. Jimmy Huston and
the hosts
Mrs. Kutz won the high score
prize for the women. and Mr.. Holt
that for the men, Mrs. Holt and Mr..
Huston won the second high score
prizes and Mrs. Simms and Mr..
FaWcett. the consolation awards.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
New Club Formed
Recently

Las SoltarettaS (Tne BachloretteS)
is the name for the new club form
ed this week. Sunday they motored
to yuma and enjoyed picnic lunch
and boat rides. Later in the day
they visited the old prison in Yuma
and then journeyed to Algodones.
They day was ended by sight seeing
in Mexico.
Officers OF the club are: Miss
Sandy Niboli president; Miss Bertha
Won Allmen, secretary treasurer.
The Soltarettas are the Misses
Bertha Won Allmen, Sandy Niboli,
Mabel Black, Louise Chormicle,
Pauline Niboli Estelle eagle. Ger
trude Kathriner and Violet Niboli.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
McCabe Teachers
Hosts Monday to
w estside Club

McCaDe school teachers were hosts
Monday night at a dinner and pro-
gram in the California hotel, their
guests being the members of the
Westside Teachers club and their
friends.
George j. LaWry of the FIT. Yuma
school was speaker Of the evening
and gave an interesting talk on the
work done al the Indian school.
showing motion pictures of the
school and Of the trips taken by the
children.
Mrs. Gladys Layne, principal Of
McCabe, introduced the speaker and
acted as presiding officer for the
McCahe group.
Since Monday Was the anniVer-
sary Of Lincolns birthday the table
decorations were in red, white and
blue with miniature flags for favors
Schools which are in the West
side group are. McCabe, Elm, M.
Signal, Seeley. Eucalyptus, Silsbee,
WestSide Union and Lantana.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Cube
Society
Clubs
Cbrrcbe. U InIeToSI 10 w OI11Cl1
CALENDAR
TUESDAY

Lions club, $50, Barbara Worth
Laconian club, 6:15, California
hotel
Business women, 1880, Gibson stu
dlo
Nell Cave concert, 8, Wilson school
Entire Nos club, 8:45, 10000 club
Jobs Daughters, 1880, Masonic
temple
Troop 6, b. S. A., 1880, Scout hut
Troop %, b. S. A., 1880, Eastside
Scout hut
Hays program, 8, Douglass school
Central Labor council, 1890, Labor
temple
Junior Book section. 8, 893 He'll
l. v. Commandery No. 54. 1880,
Masonic temple
Fellowship dinner, $3.50, Christian
church
Jewish Women, I, Barbara Worth
WEDNESDAY
Arts and Crafts, 10, 10000 club
Bridge luncheon, 1890. golf club
Bartenders, culinary workers, 2,
Labor temple
Waffle supper, 5-7, First Baptist
church
Whist party, 1870, Harding school
Troop 2, Il. $. A.. 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall
I. o. o. F. No. 408, 1880, Brawley
I. V. Stamp and Coin, 7:30. Ice
plant
T0astmistresS club, 6:l5, Califor-
MIA hotel
Eagles. 8, $50 Broadway
Imperial Leg. Aux. card party, 3.
Imperial hall
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Miss Glenn Speaker
At Jasper

Jaspe. Home Dept. met at the
home of Mrs. Ada Gates, Friday
afternoon for their regular session
with Miss Florence Glenn, who gave
very instructive talk on the i'm
portance of Vitamin c in the daily
diet.
Mrs. Danny Montgomery, was
elected secretary to fill in the un-
expired term of Evelyn Carr, who
sent in her resignation. Miss Carr
has been married and Is making
her home in Los Angeles.
After the business meeting the
members enjoyed Valentine party
with delicious refreshments served
by the hostess and assisted by Mrs.
[. S. Neagle.
Those present were, Mesdames
" <. Rood, Robert Rood, Henry
Hora. D. ClaTerie, c.. T. Steinsultz
Joel Corfman. C.. w. Anderson, Yves
Anderson. Louis Kral, J. G.. Mont
gomery, Dan Montgomery, l.. S.
Neagle. Ada Gates, A. j. Magin
F. C. Cihak, Fritz Bingelli, jr., John
Studer. and the Misses Virginia
Anderson and Florence Glenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
First Birthday
Party Sunday

James Neal Gavin. son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Neal Gavin. had his first
birthday party Sunday when his
parents invited a group of friends
and their children to help in cele-
brating the occasion.
The group met at the Gavin home,
555 SandalWood Drive, where motion
pictures were taken OF the young
sterS, the birthday cake and ice
cream being served to: Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Nuffer and David and Danny;
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Buehner and
Ronny; Mr. and Mrs. Don Bradshaw
and Judy: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
p. Delp and Logan Mr.. and Mrs.
Bob Berry and Billy; MI and Mrs.
Jerry Robertson and Jerry, jr; Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Eyer and Caroline;
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman c. Deaton and
Jon: Mrs. Lucy Johnson. Mrs. NJ H
Gavin. grandmother of the guest OF
honor and Mrs. Mary Denham, his
great grandmother.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13

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