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Evening star., 1940-04-13

Danish Ships Must Go
Under Allied Flag,
British Contend
Vessels, Technically
OF Enemy Character
To Be Seized as Prizes
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 13.-An authori-
tative British source said last night
that Danish ships now are tech
nically "of enemy character" and
that If they are to continue in serv-
ice "they may do 50 only under an
allied flag"
This source said Danish ships
would be seized formally as war
prizes, after which they would be
requisitioned and used for the bene-
fit of the allies.
Their masters and crews would be
welcomed and invited" to serve
under British or French flags If they
wished to do so, he added.
Compensation to the Danish
owners would be arranged "in due
course" but on terms that would
prevent any benefit passing to Ger
many during the war.
Evening star., 1940-04-13
ShipS Take Refuxe


New York shipping sources ear
lier had reported that England and
France were preparing to seize the
ships Of Denmark's modern mer-
chant fleet and in anticipation Of
such a move Danish officials had
directed ship shippers to seek refuge
in neutral ports.
What steps Danish officials would
take in view of the allied seizure
program were not Immediately de-
termined. although conferences were
held yesterday in Washington and
New York to formulate plans.
In Washington, Henrik de Kauff-
mann, Danish Minister to the United
States, called at the British Embassy
but the Danish Legation said later
that information on the shipping
situation would come only from a
committee of Danish shipping off,
cials appointed to study the prob
lem in New York A committee rep
resentative said subsequently MOTH
ing definite had as yet been decided.
200 Outside Blockade Area.
The Washington legation esti-
mated that there were now about
ITS or 200 Danish vessels outside the
allied blockade area The whole
Danish merchant fleet numbers
more than TOO ships.
Speaking of the allied plan, one
Danish official in New York sum-
med it up this way:
They want to take our ships and
we are trying to talk them out of
it
Shipping sources also said that
England planned to take over and
operate Norway's feet of 1887 ships
the fourth largest merchant feet in
the world. This plan was being de-
layed pending the outcome of the
naval battles raging around Scan
dinavia.
Such a plan would affect Ameri-
can ship owners as many of them
operate ships under Norwegian reg
lstry, including Standard Oil of New
Jersey and the Texas Co.
The Swedish fleet of 1200-odd
vessels will continue to operate nor
mally except in the battle area, Con-
sui General Martin Kastengren said
in New York.
Evening star., 1940-04-13
Berlin
Continued From First Page.)

afternoon of April II on Narvik port
was unsuccessful. One British air.
plane was shot down. Conditions
were unchanged and quiet in the
Trondheim region. Consolidation of
coast defenses progressed
Moose Pass miner., 1940-02-24

Thru March, the Moose Pass Miner will run a Ira ding Post column free of charge. Bring in a list I of your "white elephant 8" and state what you'll trade for if you wi sh to or leave the que st ion open. You may get something you need and want in trade for something you don't want lying around accum lat ing dust. This offer is open
Moose Pass miner., 1940-02-24
When Frank Hie1o was

When Frank Hie1o was Out side, he ran afou1 of traffic cop in Seattle. Mir. Hiele admit 8 that when the fracas took place, he had al drink under his belt may be two. He start ed out to| see the sight 8 and when he came to busy street in tersection, he ambled on across. The traffic cop blew his whi st1e and yelled rCome back here." MT. .Hie1o wasn't in any part icular hurry, so he went back.
 Said the cop: Where in hell dc you think you are geing?"
 Said Mir. Hielo:"And is that any of your damn bus inc ss?"
 The cop turned purple.
 Where do you come from? he beloved.
 "From a damsite better country than this one," shouted MT. Hie1o. "I'm from Ala ska!"
 You'd better go back where you came from, "ye1ped the cop.
 You're damrite, ,"agreed MT. Hielo. "I've got 8 ticket in my pocket right now."
 1T could run you in," said the cop, with g grin on his face.
 MT. Hielo was about to inquire ,"You and what tive other fel1ows?" when he experienced change of heart and decided to let well enough alone.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
NEW DEMANDS
ARE MADE FOR
THIRD TERM
Floor Fight On
Foreign Foley
Is ! threatened

Chicago, July 1G-'A 800 The
threat Of Il floor fight over tic cN-
ploSivc issue Of ScnGing a.d to Great
Britain confronted Democratic policy
makers Today when they tackled the
party'S platform.
Senators Wheeler Of Montana and
Pepper Of Florida, advocates Of dif-
ferent courses in foreign affairs, ser
we'd notice that the questions would
be submitted to the whole conVen-
Gon unless their respective views
were adopted.
Wheeler and Senator McCarran of
Nevada, members Of tile drafting
Subcommittee, have subscribed to a
declaration which would pledge the
party never to Use the nations arm
cd forces Of aggression mOr 10 send
them TO European or Ls.at:c battle
fields.
Pepper said that the party should
adopt Il straightforward plank fol
aid short of war to Great Britain
He declared that if the committee
brings out d 'pussyfoOtihg platform
ii will be rcpudiated by the cOnvcn-
ton.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Democrats Awaiting
Word From FDR
North Carolina
Population To
Show Big Gain

Raleigh, July Is. - (APD-
North Cardinals population ap-
parently increased more than
100000 between 1880 and 1910,
all unofficial compilation based
on preliminary reports from DO
counties indicated today.
The Sc counties had l,967,0o4
persons this year, compared with
1.725,142 ten years ago, a net
gain of 237,6S9 people. Fifty-One
counties showed gains but five
had slight losses tOtaling 2,253.
The population would be 42S,-
600 ahead of 1880 if the entire
state gained in proportion with
the Sc counties. but most coHh-
ties with industrial centcrS and
large cities were included in the
Sc. The 1889 population was j.
165,146.
Charlotte was given a popula-
ton of 1GG,327. 1t was the FIRST
fine that a North Carolina city
had passed the 100000 mark. Ten
years ago Charlotte was listed
al S2,675.
The opinion was expressed IN
official state circles here that the
population gains assured North
Carolina of another congressman.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Democratic Cow en-.
ton Otherwise Moves
Slowly Today, With
Committees Working
in Hotel Rooms 'Tc
Coir,plete Platform.

Chicago, July 16-(AP)-NcW de-
mands for the denomination Of Pres
ident Roosevelt, coupled with high
praise of the New Deal record,
pierced today the dull routine Of this
slowly organizing convention.
In rapid order, while MI. RoOSc
welt still held occasion telephone
chats with Secretary Hopkins, there
were these third term developments:
Secretary Of Labor Perkins told
several thousand applauding women
at a breakfast that I'VE are about
to break tradition and nominate a
man for a third term"
Representative Arthur Mitchell Of
Illinois, the only Negro congress-
man. told sparcely attended mid
day convention session that eight Of
our every ten Negroes would vote in
November for the party whose
banner l hope and pray will be car
ried by that great humanitariH,
Franklin d. Roosevelt"
And Mrs. Thomas F. McAllister
director of the national committees
women's division, appeared to her
hearers to lend further support to
the expected third term nomination
when she told the delegates:
There are millions Of human be-
ingS throughout the self-governing
nations of the world who look for
leadership and faith in the principles
of democracy to the United States of
America and to the first citizen OF
the world, Franklin D. Roosevelt"
While committees worked in hotel
rooms to complete platform-the
delegates travelled out to this big
stadium and back again, still with
out word of President RooSeVelts
own intentions.
Directors of the third term drive
were described as still uncertain
whether to put the President form
ally into nomination, and the vice
presidential problem was no nearer
solution than it had been yesterday.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Delegates, Pledged to
Third Term Nominal
ton, Grow FESTIVE AS
Instructions Are Lack.
ing; No Agreement on
Procedure.

Chicago, July l6.-(AP)-Demo-
cratic convention delegates grew
FESTIVE for lack Of word from PreSl-
dent Roosevelt today after Speaker
William Bankhcad had bade them TO
60 into the 1910 campaign on the rec
ord of the New Deal administration.
using truth, tolerance and reason.
The keynote speech Of Bankhead
and a "rarewcll' address by National
Chairman James A. Farley highlight-
ed the first major convention session
last night at the big Chicago stadium,
The delegates headed back this
morning for another round Of OratOry
before getting down to the real buSI-
ness of adopting platform and nam
ing a presidential candidate.
Farley was given d tumultOuS Oval
ton when he urged the party work.
ers to give our successors and the
new national party organization the
same support that was accorded TO
the national committee in 1892 and
1886"
Leaders Of states whose dclcga-
tons are pledged solidly to PrcSI-
dent Roosevelt Tor Il third term said
they had no definite word from the
White Housc. They had no inStruc-
tons from anyone as To what to do.
Nor was there amy general agree
mcnt by third term advocates over
the question Of now the Presidents
name would be put formally before
the OnvcntiOn-WhcthCr to have Il
regular nominating speech, have "A
delegate arise from the floor in d
gesture Of spontancity and propose
a third term, or simply let the other
candidates be placed in nomination
and poll the votes supporting the
President. The latter arc ample To
nominate.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
British Stop Plan
70 Move Children
Above Average
Crops Forecast
For This Year

Raleigh. July 16.-(AP-Bet-
ter than average yields from
most North Carolina crops were
indicated by July l conditions,
the state-federal crop reporting
service said today, with corn
yield expected to be the best in
% years.
Estimated corn production was
4S,S20,000 bushels, an average of
20 bushels to the acre, the high
est since 1923. Last years yield
was 48,0S7, 900 and the ten year
average was 42,517,000 bushels.
A record wheat yield per acre
Is buShels-waS figured, with
a total crop of 5.79S.000 bushels.
an increase of II percent over
last year.
Farmers reported prospects for
the first r1illiOn-ton crop of hay,
with yield fixed at 1,035.000 tons,
four percent higher than last
years record crop and 49 per
cent ahead of the ten year aver
age.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
63 Bodies
From Mine
Koppers Mine Disast-
er is Worst In Ten
Years of Pennsylvania
Mine History.

Sonman. Pa, July l5.-(AP)-ln
= dclugc Of rain. grim rescue workers
early today tundled out OF the
depths of bitulninouS coal NINE
the canvas-covcred bodies of 63 men
killed by an explosion yesterday:
Rescue workers who inched their
way through passage ways tllled
with deadly gases brought out 81
canvas-wrapped bodies and l.; L.
Campbell. assistant TO the presIden.
of the KopperS company. operator OF
the mine. said one other man was
missing and known to be dead in the
explosion sector.
Among the victims Of the eXpios-,
ion-PennSylvania's worst soft coal
disaster in ten yearS-Were a lalher
and his TWO sons, whose bodies were
found side by side in a section where
"a met death.
Campbell said work lists showed
only "a men were working in the
mine at the time of the explosion,
about 1855 a. m. (e. s. t. yesterday,
although as many as l,2OO are en-
nloved at times on three shifts.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
DelegateBonus
Undecided

Chicago, July 16.-(AP)-The
Democratic convention rules COM
mittee after a hot debate deferred
until tomorrow a decision on the
question of awarding a delegate
bonus in future conventions to states
going Democratic in prior presiden-
tial elections.
The argument developed the same
fight between southern and north
ern states that occurred before the
national committee two days ago
The rules group not only postpon-
cd action on the national committees
proposal to add one delegate TO each
state going Democratic, but to put
off reporting this matter to the con-
vcntion until after Il presidential
nomination is made.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Huge Fires
Haifa
Italians Claim Direct
Hits on Oil Refineries,
With More Blows to
British Fleet.

Rome, July l6.-(AP)-HuGc fires
at Haifa, British oil port in Palestine,
ana Gripping blows to units OF Brl-
tain's Mediterranean notwithstanding
the 42,lOO-ton battleship HOod--Were
reported by the Italian high COM
mand today.
Direct hits by italian filters on oil
refinerics and deDots at the Holy
Land port were said to have set up
flames that could be seen by air.
planes 100 miles away.
Giving a summary Of the running
sea warcfare in the eastern and
western Mediterranean. the high
command listed:
1.-The Hood. the largest Warship
afloat. hit squarely three times by
aerial bombs. (PreviouS unofficial re-
Continued on Page Seven)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Japanese
Cabinet Of
Yonai Quits
"Trial Balloon" Peace
Offer Floated In
Rome, With Alterna-
tive Threat of Full
Blast Assault on Brit
ish Isles.
(By The Associated Press


An apparent trial balloon" peace
offer to Britain by the axis powers
with an alternative threat Of d full
blast assault on the British isles
was floated by diplomatic circles in
Rome today.
Simultaneously. the international
picture was darkcned by the resig-
nation of the Japanese cabinet head
ed by Premier Admiral Yonai. Ii APP
pearcd likely the Yonai cabinet
would be succeeded by group ia
voring stronger action against west
ern powers in the Orient. including
the United States.
This report conceded with the de-
parture OF strong forces of the United
States battlefield from Hawaii
numbering two battleships. twelve
cruisers and an aircraft carrier and
d powerful array of dcstroyers.
While the Navy department MAIN
tanned silence. speculation was arous-
cd that the American men-of-War
may be Steaming to patrol British
and French isles in the South Pacific.
The naZi-fascist peace moves. as
described by diplomatic quarters in
Rome, would be sounded by Hitler
in a three-point plan as follows:
1-Settlement Of European affairs,
presumably with Germany and Italy
TO dominate the continent-and Bri-
tain to keep hands Off
2-Return Of BritiSh-hcld colonies
owned by Germany before the World
war.
3-Economic rehabilitation of Eu-
rope.
Premier Minister Churchill in a
broadcast Sunday night Scornfully
rejected in advance any axis Sug-
gestion Of a peace parlcy.
Nazis said Germany is ready to
strike when Hitler gives tn" word
and mat Il titanlic blow was then
"incvitable necessity because
Churchill insisted on fighting to
finish.
Informed German quarters held
thai British StubbOrnncsS would re-
qulrc the latter alternative and said
bases fOr attack had been prepared
with German thOrOughncSS' from
CONTINUED on Page SevenI
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
MERMAIDS FROM
GOLDSBORO WIN
AT WASHINGTON

Washington, July 16.-(AP)A The
GoldSDoro, n. c., Swimming Associa-
ton team won third place in the
WGmcn'S division Of 4 district AAU
swimming meet last night at Airport
Pool.
Prince Nufcr, star Of the Colds
boro team, gained all that teams
seven points. The Women'S Swim
ming Association of New York took
first place with l8 points.
Miss Nufer annexed honorS in the
6O-yard free style and l8O-yard in
dividual medley and took second
place in the 68-yard backstroke.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Anti Third Term
Plank Suggested

Chicago, July 16.-(AP)-The pos
sibility arose today that Democratic
platform makers might be forced to
pass on plank putting their party
on record against 4 third term for
any president.
Declining to discuss details. Soma
tor McCarran of Nevada told news
men that introduction Of an anti
third term proposal for showdown
vote within the committee hinged on
several other planks he has in mind.
He was quick to add that il was
not to be taken for granted that he
would be the one to offer the pro-
posal, which most everyone around
this convention city believed would
be promptly killed.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Germans Held
In Argentina

BucnoS Aires, July l6.-(AP)-
Reliable reports from the northern
Argentine territory Of Formosa said
today that % German residents had
been arrested. OF whom eight still
were in custody, in raids aimed at
possible ''fifth columnists."
The national gendarmcric, raid
ing homes and naZi meeting places,
seized stores Of arms and ammuni-
ton and propaganda pamphlets,
there reports said.
Some Of the pamphlets were de-
Scribcd as telling of German victories
in Europe and abiding to what
might bcfall any country daring to
oppose the naZis.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16

New York, July 16.-(AP)-- Inc
British merchant fleet, sWelled oy
ncw construction and ships of other
nations gained through the fortunes
Of war, probably is stronger now thal'
If was when the European war start
cd. a study revealed today
Germany claimed last week IND
up to July l she had DESTROYED r.
32e213 tons Of British shlpplng' q
figure which an authoritative BRUSH n
s1,Srce said was more than four times
'e; The Associated Press figures TAX
mo account only of merchant Sh!pS
whose loss is admitted by the BrltLSf,
or verified independently, show ina,
.ne EEiiisa have lost 24o shipS u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Windsors To
Fly Atlantic

London. July l6.-(AP)-A Rcut-
crs. British news agency, dispatch
from Lisbon tonight said that Inc
Duke and Duchess Of Windsor had
booked passage by clipper to New
York and are expected to fly from
New York to the Bahamas, where the
duke is to be governor general.
It was reported they would leave
the Portuguese capital this week.
Their transfer to another plane to
continue to the Bahamas would be
quick, the dispatch said, indicating
there would be little Stopover al New
York.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
British Merchant Fleet
May Be Stronger Now

932,159 gross tons up to July IA.
At the start of the war, the Bri-
fish Empire had 2l.00l,925 tons of
shipping comprising 1877 ships.
The loss Of 243 ships would leave
the British 1874 ships totaling 20
O68,767 tons.
But this would not take into &C
count Britains production OF new
ships since the start OF the war and
her acquisition or control OF an un-
disclosed amount of shipping gained
when Germany invaded Norway.
Denmark, Belgium and Holland and
when the French signed Adolf Hit
ler'S armistice terms.
Norway. for example, had 1887
ships of 1888 1913 tons at the outbreak
OF the war.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
u. S. OPPOSED TO
CLOSING CHANNELS

Washington, July 16.-(AP)-The
State department announced United
States opposition today to the clos
ing of world trade arteries such as
the Burma Road and the French
Indo-China railway over which China
receives most of its war supplies.
Japan has demanded that Great
Britain close the Burma route.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
SUGGESTS ISLAND
TO PAY WAR DEBT

London, July 16.-(AP)-Os-
valid Lewis, conservative men,
Der of parliament. suggested to-
day that British island in or
near the West Indies be sold to
The United States for an air and
naval base "in full satisfaction
&C t}n balance of our debt out
standing to the United States in
respect Of thr last "'ar."
The debt to the United States
totals about S5,500,0O0,G00.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Naziis Ready
For Attack
Projected Attack On
Britain Said Delayed
by Difference of Ger
man Opinion.

GrcnOblc. France, July lG--(AP)-
lie Petit Dauphlnois said today that
foreign diplomatic quarters in SWitz-
crland had heard that d projected at
tack on England by 100000 Germans
had been delayed because Of diff
ference Of opinion in the high COM
mand but that the attack may be
launched Friday night.
The Germans have assembled hun
dreds Of ships for the attack, the
newspaper said in d dispatch from
BEN.
According TO the newspaper, the
commander in chief of the German
army and other generals opposed the
plan o: attack. fist set for July 9
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16

r..l", July 16.-(AP)-
Minister CriStObal SaenZ dis
'i.., n" had received and
.sy..2 " not from the United
" establishment OF d protec-
...r European possessions in
u,o South America.
. The communication were
-t@tciy forthcoming.
probable that the note re-
.." American proposals for
.."ot" over European pos
>pG, hand Central Amer
~ advanced rather than
-#l originating with the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
GNonhQh

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Mostly cloud: scattered i"1W-
orc tonight ard ever cXtrf'n
south portion Wednesday; slghl-
ly cooler.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16
Germans Sink
More Ships

Berlin, July misunderstanding
of 41,600 tons more of British ship
ping and renewed air raids on Eng
land aimed at airports, harbors and
factories were reported by the high
command today.
Three merchant ships totaling 49,
600 tons were sent to the bottom Of
the English channel in repeated raids
on British shipping yesterday, the
communique said, while another sub
marine reported $4,000 tons had been
sunk.
German filters continuing thciI
daily forayS on the British isles were
said to have observed fires and cN-
plosions after dropping bombs on
airports.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16

London, July 16.--(AP)-Encmy
action caused the loss Of y British.
allied and neutral merchant ships
totaling l14,137 tons during the week
ending July 7, the admiralty an
nounced today.
An authoritative source acknoW-
lodged that the losses were above
the average for the A weeks 50 far
accounted for. and warned:
"We must expect more violent and
more frequent air attacks with the
coast of France occupied"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-16

Continued on Page Seven.)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-18
Miss Lois Gertrude Billiard,
Robert B. Ward Wed At Bolton

BOLTON, Aug. 1.-THE weddin.
of Miss Lois Gertrude Billiard ant
Robert B. Ward took place Sunday
August II, at noon in the Bolton
Baptist church. Vows were spoken
before the Rev. r. J. Raspberry, pas.
tor of the church. The ring cere-
mony was used.
The church was simply decorat-
ed with ferns and white and orchid
summer flowers.
Preceding the ceremony, Mrs.
Hackett Applewhite. sister of the
bride played, ITO An Evening
STAR by Wagner. While the vows
were being spoken, Traumerie by
Shuman was softly rendered, ira
ditional wedding marches were
used.
The bride and bridegroom enter
wore a navy triple sheer crepe
with matching turbon and white
gloves. Her other accessories were
navy. At her shoulder was a cor
sage of pink rosebuds, swansonia
and baby's breath. Mrs. Ward is
the youngest daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs, Chester Billiard, of
Chadbourn. She received her educa-
ton at Evergreen High school and
Campbell college.
MI. Ward is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. 3. Ward of Bolton. He was
graduated from Hallsboro High
school and Campbell college. Mr.
Ward is a photographer.
After a wedding trip through Vir-
ginia the couple will be at home in
Bolton.
Out of town guest present for
the wedding were: George Ward,
Norfolk. Va. Eddie Fisher, Raleigh,
Miss Ethel Wright, Tabor City, and
Mr.. Jason Harrellson of Tabor City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Gore, White
vile, Miss Doris Forehand Conway,
S. c.. Miss Jane Elrod, DR.. M. D.
Edmund, William B. Edmund, Mr..
and Mrs. b.. K. Billiard, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bronze B. Billiard, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. T. Billiard of Chadbourn,
Miss Theresa Billiard Of Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Smith and
son, S. B., Jr., Mrs. M. E. Reaves
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Wright, DR..
and Mrs. N. K. Currie spent Sun
day in Wilmington.