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Evening star., 1940-07-21

renee. part Of our republican sys-
tenn Of Government. and that any
departure from this time-honored
custom would be unwise, unpatriotic
and fraught with peril to- our free
institutions"
Among the Senators voting In IA
vor of that resolution were Ashurst,
Barkley, Harrison, Mcclellan, Neeiy,
Pittman, Sheppard, Wagner, Wheel
er, George and Norris. Some Of
them, notably Senators Barkley,
Wagner and Norris, have been very
active in the Roosevelt third-term
movement. In view of their declara-
ton that any departure from the
two-term tradition would be "unwise,
unpatyiotic end fraught with peril
to our free institutions" it would
seem that some explanation of their
reversed position Is very much in
order.
Evening star., 1940-07-21
Far East Threots

Ttle political cycle which Is begln-
ming in Japan presages new turmoil
and trouble in the Far East, and,
certainly Is matter of grave con-
cern for the United States, which
now Is forced to recognize to two
sided nature Of the menace against
which 1t must prepare its forces.
Since last August, when a japanese
cabinet was forced to resign because
the German-Rus non-aggression
pact shattered Japan's hopes of
solid anti-comintern front, Japans
aggressive impulses have been leav-
ened by more moderate elements,
which, while pressing for the COM
pletion Of the campaign in China,
have been reluctant to carry on the
dynamic offensive against the inter-
ests of all non-O Oriental powers
which the nationalistic military
demands.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai's gov-
ernment has been forced to retire
because Of the resignation Of the war
minister, General Shunroku Hata,
presumably in protest against the
hesitation Of the Yonai cabinet to
take advantage Of the golden oppor-
tunity" which the European war
presents to eliminate Occidental in
terests from the Far East.
The significance of the Yonai cabi-
nets resignation can hardly be lost.
The military, which strove before
last August to conclude an alliance
with Germany and Italy which would
permit Japan to make the most of
her opportunities in the Far East,
now feels secure enough to force the
issue on return to power Of those
who share its objective-the fencing
OF Of this region for Japan's own
exploitation.
Selection of Prince Fumimaro
Konoye as the new Premier suggests
at least two important developments
from this standpoint. First, of
course. is his known sympathy with
the army's aims and his likely policy
of more aggressive attack upon the
orphaned possessions Of defeated
European 'nations-French Indo-
China and the Netherlands Indies.
Backing up this intensified campaign
probably will be the creation of
more centralized and totalitarian
form of government. Toward this
goal the Seiyukai, one of the oldest
japanese parties, already is reported
to have dissolved in favor of the new
national party movement OF Prince
Konoye.
Japan already has secured foot
hold in Indo-C China with the Hanoi
administrations acceptance of Japa-
nese inspectors for the railway into
China, and pressure has been put
upon the Dutch Indies to follow
strictly Japan's raw material needs.
The United States is vitality inter-
ested in the direction of Nippon's
next step forward.
Evening star., 1940-07-21

1t to resist trends that are threatening
both our national unity and the unity
Of all those who believe that morality
and religion are the sustaining props
Of society?
It is a desperately serious situation
and one that should engage the serious
reflection and ready action Of all
churches and all peoples who believe.
In righteousness. A national crisis
tends to efface political distinction and
to bring into common service all pa
triots and lovers of American institu-
tions Are the concerns of the Nation
unrelated to those Of the church? Has
the church no corporate voice where
the things 1t treasures are in jeopardy?
Unity Of action on the great issues that
today are to the fore is imperatively de-
manded. We do not seek to minimize
convictions and ways long cherished by
the many religious bodies; we do not
plead for the closer knitting OF ties,
the bolder expression of convictions,
a more aggressive and powerful ex-
preston Of the church's mind on mat
ters that concern our security, our
peace and our continuing freedom and
independence. Pagan voices are loud
and voluble, and in some places they are
emboldened to break down all that the
churches stand for. To meet such an
attack demands unity of action In the
state and In the church. Without it we
face consequences that no single church,
however strong, can resist.
This is not an appeal that affects the
autonomy or independence of any of the
religious bodies; 1t is an appeal for a
more united action, an action that shall
prove effective in meeting q conspiracy
Of evil forces that are bent on Destroy
ing the most treasured things of our
American life.
The quotation with which we began
this article says: "Al American churches
felt keenly the setback which appar-
emily has come to civilization and are
awake to the necessity for developing q
constructive program to counteract it,"
There is little use of being awake" un-
less our awaking means concerted ac-
ton Supineness or inaction now is
fraught with grave perils. On the
solemn issues Of this fateful hour the
churches must speak with courage and
decision and with one voice.
Evening star., 1940-07-21
Sho' Vormint

The famous Eastern Shore varmint
mystery Is supposed to be officially
solved by Identification of the crea-
ture as large dog, but the explana-
ton is still rejected by some as not
sufficient to explain the facts. In
size it varies from three feet to ten,
observers have noted the presence or
absence of long fur or feathers, and
above all, its habit of keeping out OF
sight SO well that the closest any one
has been able to get to it is CONVEX
sation with some one who knows
some one who saw it. In Lewis Car
rolls classic poem. ''The Hunting of
the Shark" his monster has similar
vague characteristics; one of its five
unmistakable marks, for instance,
being 'its taste, which is meager
and hollow though crisp, like coat
that is somewhat too tight in the
waist, with a flavor of will O. the
wisp."
But the real unmistakable mark
OF this varmint, to those who reject
the large dog heresy, is its rapid
growth. To them, every day it gains
twenty pounds, and once week
grows an extra pair of legs. They
want it suppressed right now. If
too.much time is wasted, on account
of reports that no danger exists,
they expect it to turn into seven
headed, fire-breathing dragon, with
no one available to handle 1t prop
erly since the untimely death of st.
George about the year 800.
Evening star., 1940-07-21
Danger Signals

According to Edward r. Stettinius,
1r.. the National Defense Advisory
Commission uses red flags to mark
bottlenecks and other danger spots
on the national defense map. When
the commission started to work there
was an alarming array of these
danger spots, but, thanks to strenu-
Gus efforts of the co-ordinating
group, the red signals have begun
to come down. For example, the
shortage of strategic materials is
not SO acute as it was a few weeks
ago. BY the end of this month, it is
claimed, the red flag signifying a
critical problem in rubber supply
can be discarded, due to the tre-
mendous progress made in synthetic
rubber production. The lack of tin
smelters in the United States had
complicated the problem of utilizing
Western Hemisphere tin ore for
defense needs, but industry is
cooperating in filling this void. The
exporting of vital machine tools has
been placed under embargo control,
thus relieving a serious shortage
which threatened to tie up mass
production Of implements OF war.
The expected skilled labor bottle
neck has not developed as yet, but,
In anticipation of depletion of the
ranks of skilled craftsmen as the
production program gets into high
gear, the commissions Division Of
Labor Supply is co-ordinating the
various Federal vocational training
projects.
The latest of the progress reports
submitted to President Roosevelt by
the commission makes no mention,
however, Of what progress, il any, is.
being made in plans for eliminating
one Of the outstanding danger spots
on the defense chart-the lack of
trained manpower to operate the
tanks and planes and guns when
they come from the factories and
arsenals. The President some time
ago said that he and his defense
advisers were working on compre-
hehsiye program for universal selec-
tive service and he has indorsed in
principle the Burke -Wadsworth
compulsory military training bill.
Legislation of this sort is the only
Evening star., 1940-07-21

real assurance that the danger
signals now flying In the manpower
sector on the security front viii
eventually be hauled down. And
until security is achieved in that
important sector, the whole pre-
paredness advance win be one-sided
and ineffective.
Evening star., 1940-07-21

Word comes from Kaunas that
Lithuanian soldiery are now cheering
the mention of stalin's name. Oh
well, some people will cheer any
body Or anything rather than, not
ventilate their tonsils. :.
Evening star., 1940-07-21

DR.. George Mead, aeronautical
expert for the National Advisory
Defense Committee, estimates that
$4,000 planes could be built by 1912,
If not sooner" If we are going to
do it at all, better make it sooner.
Evening star., 1940-07-21

Norman Thomas claims a selective
draft would lead to militarism." Do
not say it too loudly, but perhaps
this rich, sprawling country might
be the better for dash-a mere
soupcon-of militarism.
Evening star., 1940-07-21


attorneys in prize cases. So, all In all,
the business had an aspect of respect
ability.
The privateers varied widely in size
but the most useful carried IL guns and
crews of from rs to 100 men. Many
ships changed their names several times
and this confuses the record somewhat.
HH&
The most brilliant prize was that made
by Capt. Barnes in the Mangore. He
took the great Spanish merchantmen,
Esperanza which brought him In cap
tured specie and In the prize court no
less than 81 600, ,000-the record for q
single capture. But there were other
rich hauls Capt. Forde came back
from one six months cruise with $500 900.
Capt. Chase retired after q brief career
with fortune Of t75o,000. ALI these
sums were taken while singeing the
beard of the King Of Spain, which was
congenial work for the American sd.
venturers.
At frst there was no lack Of volun-
teers. Even . common seaman, q fore
mast hand, might have q share amount
ing to $500 for single cruise, although
that was above the average. As time
passed, the American Government, con-
stantly growing stronger, frowned upon
the clearance of these privateersmen and
various shifts were adopted, vessels leav-
ing ostensibly as traders and then turn
ing privateer at sea. Shanghaiing of
men was resorted to in some cases.
There were number of mutinies, some
OF them caused by seamen who had
shipped IN good faith on peaceful voy-
aess VINO did not want to be privateers.
Evening star., 1940-07-21

10 raise tne living standard of his people
The two factors that will determine
whether Hitler can carry out the
projects he has in mind for Latin Amer
lea are sea power and air power.
Here, Of course, there enters the oues-
ton of the fate that is to befall the
British fleet if England is forced to
capitulate. But, potentially, the United
States is the worlds greatest sea and
air power. This country's capacity for
production OF warships and warplanes-
If really tested-can put that of Ger
many far into the shade.
4 4
Among military and naval officials
here there is no tendency to be awed
by what Hitler has done in Europe.
1t is apparent that he operated against
nations whose political and social struc-
lures had pretty well rotted away
Nations of Latin America are very
much interested right now in finding out
whether this country does mean busi-
ness In its relations with them.
It is clear that the Havana conference
is going to be cool toward the Presi-
dents proposal for cartel arrangements
designed to provide machinery for mar
keting hemisphere surpluses in a way
that would remove any bargaining ad-
vantages Hitler might have in dealing
with individual marketers.
It also is clear that the Latin Ameri-
cans are greatly interested in the offers
Of industrial products and the promises
Of markets that German agents even
now are making There is tendency
in the nations to the south to be awed
by the German military successes and
to be impressed by the efficiency that
the totalitarian governments display.
The result IL that this country probably
viii get It's shins bafked ct this time.
Evening star., 1940-07-21
Fifty Years Ago
In The Stor

Mr.. A. r. Allen, residing at 1924 New
Jersey avenue" says The Star in spe-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Mrs. John Hubak weeps over fate
of her husband and son, both
trapped in the Willow Grove Coal
Mine at St. C%lairsville, Ohio. A
friend (right) tries to console her,
but hope was virtually abandoned
for the II entombed men. impri-
soned in the bowels Of the earth by
an explosion.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Here are the fnalmts Of 700 American girls and boys heard by the audi
iton committee Of the Metropolitan Opera House, in New York. Two or
three of them will be judged winners and will be heard in next seasons
opera. Left to right, are, Gertrude Gibson, Of Hawthorne, N. Y; Emery
Darcy, Of California; Lydia Summers, of Michigan; Arthur Kent, of
New York, and Eleanor Steber, Of West Virginia
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Flying $50 miles from England, R. A. F. bombers IN suoa..
lu n G s4 a; at G .s1 seaplane base at the island Of s %SsvS st flight,
and at List, they attacked the Nazi air bases. Evp,y$tro4 Al HNnun
explosions Of British bombs near Hindenburp n lSn"lsnesss tod d
and the mainland as shown on man e"NeeuEg SA
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Don B. McCloud of Carbonate, ILL.,,
Americas largest manufacturer of
liquid oxygen explosives, demon
strates his product before joint
naval and military affairs commit
tees of both houses of Congress.
Committee also heard Lester Bar
low explain how his new bomb, filled
with liquid oxygen, could cause
devastation over a large area.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Princess Hubertus zu Lowenstein,
formerly of Germany, is pictured
with her daughter, Princess Maria
Elizabeth Catherine Gabrielle Doro-
thea Constance Edwarda zu Lowen-
stein, after the child's christening
at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic
Church, New York. The girl is the
first German princess born on
American soil.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Held in 100000 bail as a material
witness in Brooklyn's murder svn-
dlcate, Louis Capone (no kin to
ocar1ace Al) is described by police
as a key man in the evidence turned
up on the syndicate. The syndicate
Is believed responsible for at least
thirty underworld deaths.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Iohios Senator Robert A. Taft (ef) COP presidential possibility:
iDelaware's Senator John G. Townsend, Jr. Center, and Secretary If
Senate banking and currency committee. Morgenthau appeared ID
oppose bill introduced by Townsend, which would terminate tuaanys
authority to purchase foreign silver, move pointed towards Npwo
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

PLASTER casts and other equipment for counterfeihng 20 sa IN Nov
pieces are examined by a reporter at U. S. Secret Service rnJ E 4hs
dork. following raid on an East Side apartment. Agents tep9l lTa ""
szoo IN fake coins at the plant. Six persons were arrested Incua "a
- Mannaro Cnset), Is, and Nancy Mannaro (rghtl' y"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

William H. Skinker, Is, of Chevy
Chase, Nd, looks at his bandagedi
arm after donating blood which,
was flown to Phoenix, Ariz., in Al
desperate effort to save the life of
A. E. Robinson, superintendent of
the Prima Indian agency. The latter,
is suffering from a rare infection.i
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Jailed in Toms River, N. j., Homer
Fisher, 16, is charged with the
death of his brother, Lewis, IA.
Police say the boys quarreled over
a bicycle chain at their Bayville,'
N. j., home and that Homer picked
up a shotgun and shot his brother
in the back.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-22

Confessions by Abraham pretty.
Levine, "a, according to New York
police, revealed existence of a MUIR
der syndicate responsible for at,
least IL murders in Brooklyn dur
ing the past year at so much per
head. Ten to twelve members of the
mob face the electric chair.
Evnl0cIup
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27
Congressman Fish Says
Roosevelt Has Failed
With Defense Problem

WASHINGTON, May 26.-C9-De-
claring there was something rotten
with the state OF our national de-
Tense" Rep. Fish (R-NY) contended
tonight that President Roosevelt had
failed with this problem "as he
has with u other vital problems of
industry, employment, agriculture
and prosperity"
THE congress has appropriated
seven billions of dollars for defense)
since 1888" Fish said in a speech
prepared for radio delivery. what
has happened to it? Judging from
results, some of it must have gone
down the proverbial rat hole"
Mr.. Roosevelt, the New York re-
publican said. was largely RESPONSE.
BILE for the deplorable condition of
our army, for its lack of modern
weapons, for deficiencies that exist
in our reserve supplies, and for the
small number OF trained air pilots
in both the army and navy"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27
NnTICF TO PUBLIC

All advertising appearing in these
columns is for reputable and rel
sbe concerns, so fa4 as we can
ascertain from a careful investiga-
ton.
I IS our intention, however, to
see that every firm that uses these
columns is required to live up to
their obligations. Therefore. should
YOU reply to any advertisement on
this page and services are not rem
iered as advertised. The Star News
wants 10 know 1t.
The U. S. postal regulations are
very strict In such matters as such
an act would be misuse Of the g. S.
mail and the Star-News will see
that any attempt to defraud Is
promptly handled by the P. O. oe'
MrtIlent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Office
of District Supervisor. Alcohol Tax
Unit. Bureau of Internal Revenue. Balti-
more. Maryland. Date of first publica-
ton. May q, 1910. Notice is hereby
given that on May 10. 1910. one Ford
Sedan, model 1929. Motor No. 234172O.
with accessories, was seized in New
Hanover county, North Carolina, for
violation of the internal-revenue laws.
to-wit: Sections 2S07 and 1921, I. r. C.
Any person claiming an interest in said
property must appear at the office of
Investigator in Charge, Alcohol Tax
Unit, Charlotte. North Carolina. and
file claim and cost bond as provided by
Section 1924, I. R. c., on or before June
&c, 1910. otherwise the property will be
disposed of according to law. r. e.
futile, District Supervisor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27
LINER ARRIVES

NEW YORK, May 60 Up The
French liner C~hamplain, with a re-
ported $50 passengers, arrived at
Quarantine from Europe today. She
was expected to dock tomorrow.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27
TREASURY Department. Office

TREASURY DEPORTMENT, Office
of District Supervisor, Alcohol Tax
Unit, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Balti-
more, Maryland. Date of first publica-
ton. May q. 1910. Notice is hereby
given that on April 90, 1910. one Ford
Coach. model 1885, Motor No. 1S-1326402,
and Trailer. with accessories, were
seized in Brunswick County, North
Carolina, for violation of the internal
revenue laws. to-wit: Section 2SO7 and
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Office
Of District Supervisor, Alcohol Tax
Unit, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bal
timore, Maryland. Date of first publ
cation, May 20. 1910. Notice is hereby
given that on May 6, 1910, n Pontiac
Coach, model 1888. Motor No. 933035
with accessories, was seized in New
Hanover County, North Carolina. for
violation of the internal-revenue laws.
to-wit: Sections 2S07 and 1921, 1. r. c.
Any person claiming an interest in said
property must appear at the office Of
Investigator in Charge, Alcohol Tax
Unit. Charlotte, North Carolina. and
file claim and cost bond as provided by
Section 1924. 1. r. c., on or before June
10. 1910, otherwise the property will be
disposed Of according to law. R. E
Tuttle. District Supervisor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Office
of District Supervisor, Alcohol Tax
Unit. Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bal
cation, May 20, 1910. Notice is hereby
given that m December 6. 1889. one Stu,
debaker Coupe, model 1899, Motor No
1904. with accessories, was seized in
Duplin County. North Carolina, for
collation. of the internal-revenue laws.
to-wit: Sections 2SO7 and 1921, 1. R. c,
Any person claiming an interest in said
property must appear at the office of
Investigator in Charge, Alcohol Ta>
Unit, Charlotte, North Carolina. and
file claim and cost bond as provided by
Section 1924, 1. R. c., on or before June
10. 1910, otherwise the property will be
disposed of according to law. R. E
futile. District Supervisor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27
MINERS BURIED

TOKYO, May 26-P-(via radio)
Forty Japanese coal miners were
buried alive last night in a mine
cave-in at Kokura, Fukuoka prefec-
ture.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27
l80
Legal

1921, I. R. c. Any person claiming an
interest in said property must appear at
the office of Investigator in Charge.
Alcohol Tax Unit, Charlotte, North
Carolina. and file claim and cost bond
as provided by Section 1924, 7. r. c., on
or before June &c. 1910, otherwise the
property will be disposed of according
to law. r. E. Tuttle, District Super
visor
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27
100 Legal

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Office
of District Supervisor, Alcohol Tax
Unit. Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bal
timore, Maryland. Date of first publ
cation, May 20, 1910. Notice is hereby
given that on May 8, 1910, n Dodge
Sedan, model 1888, Motor No. DIP 60294
with accessories, was seized in New
Hanover County. North Carolina, for
violation of the internal-revenue laws,
to-wit: Sections 2S07 and 1921. 1. R. C.
Any person claiming an interest in said
property must appear at the office Of
Investigator in Charge, Alcohol Tax
I'm. Charlotte, North Carolina, and
file claim and cost bond as provided by
lection 1924. I. r. c., on or before June
10. 1910, otherwise the property will be
disposed of according to law. r. E
Tuttle. District Supervisor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-27

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