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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14

perfectly outraged at the Soviets' at
tack on the gallant little neighboring
republic. It's almost unbelievable, he
submitted that civilized folk should
perpetrate such thing. But then
at a second thought, he reflected
Russians are not civilized; they's bar
barians. Stalins an Asiatic. That
briefly, is how he put it.
And that's What makes the Chin
csc embassy hot under the collar.
Ambassador HUI Shin is here to in
form us that his country has the old
est civilization in the world and q
very mild, gentle, pacific type Of
civilization. To be sure, it's fighting
for its life now, but the reason fol
that is that it's been too pacific fol
its own good.
Anybody who ever has lived in
China. as l have, must recognize the
justice of Dr. HUI Shih's contention
On an average his countrymen are
positively too peaceable. The critic
who wants to make out that Joe
Stain is d geographically-born ruff
fan, according to the Chinese en-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Jack Doyle
Visits Here

Jack Doyle, famed New York bet
ting commissioner, the man who
places the odds on most sporting
events and presidential elections, was
the overnight visitor of w. II. Good
rich here Wednesday night.
Doyle was enroute from Florida
where he has been for several weeks,
to New York.
Doyle has never guessed wrong on
a presidential election, and, when
queried over third term for Roose-
welt, Doyle said the President could
get the nomination of the Democrats
and the election, if he desires.
Doyle shys away from horse rae
ing, and declined to express an OPP
inion on the winner of the forthcom-
ing Kentucky Derby.
Fifty years experience, not any
system, is what Doyle bases his odds
on. he says. He is known far and
wide, and has often been quoted by
national news services and featured
in many leading national magazines.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Hickey Warns
Joe Medwick

st. Louis, March l4.-(AP)-Joe
MedWick, baseballs No. l holdout,
said he received a letter from Vice
President Branch Hickey OF the St.
Louis Cardinals, warning him of
possible ineligibility if he failed to
sign his contract.
Nothing was mentioned in the
letter about salary or salary con-
ference" Medwick asserted.
The slugging outfielder and form
er National league batting champion,
who quit the Cardinal camp at st.
Petersburg, Fla. a week ago, wants
a $4,000 salary cut he took last year
restored to the $4,000 he received
in 1888.
Medwick said his reply to Hickey
would put them no nearer settle
ment.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
SWEDEN AND NORWAY READY
0ISCUSS DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE

Stockholm, March l4.-(AP)-The
Swedish foreign office announced to-
Law that the Swedish government in
reply to a question from the Fiji
dish government had declared itself
ready and willing "to discuss tho
possibility of a defensive alliance"
Premier Halvdan Koht made vir-
tually identical announcement soon
7fter President Kallio Of Finland, in
| broadcast from Helsinki, said the
need for such an alliance was ap-
jarent.
The three northern nations, NOV
.ng for joint defense discussions, ap-
oarently were spurred by Russia's
term exacting vital territorial con-
cessions from Finland as the price
or ending the Finnish-Russian war.
Sweden and Norway found cause
FOR concern in the rail and air right
of way Russia won across Finnish
territory to the Swedish and Nor
wegian frontiers. ...-.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
DRUM, BUGLE CORPS
PLEASE CAGE FANS

The Junior high drum and bugle
corps again received big hand when
the unit paraded between halves OF
the first game of charity basketball
contests last night in Henderson high
It was the second appearance OF
the group in public, both OF them
before fans attending cage games al
the local gym.
The youngsters were given big
hand. and were shoWered with praise
for their work.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Cod Crowd Watches Two
Charity Contests In Gym,

rather surprised the fans with its
strength. The lads dropped in several
long baskets. and, with Edwards and
Gill, two tall boys, usually broke up
the Bulldogs threat at the basket.
Preston Powers got six points to
lead Henderson. Hamm shot five,
Skinner Turner was not in the con-
test for the highs. Neal. usually a
poInt-getter, failed to register for
the losers.
A Good Crowd.
There was Il good crowd on hand
for the charity tits, with the fund
Tor free meals being swelled. Meals
will be served in the school cafeteria
to the underprivileged students.
The liue-ups:
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Escape Plot.
Is Ihwarted

Columbus, Ohio, March l4.-(AP)
-Thwarting of a plot to free one Of
the surviving leaders of the Dillingel
gang was disclosed today by Warden
Frank Henderson of Ohio peniten-
tiary.
Warden Henderson said Frank
Benszowski, 33, engineered "fan-
tastic" escape plan which involved
kidnapping the warden in an effort
to free Russell Clark, fl, and two
other life termerS.
Clark is serving life sentence for
Staying Sheriff Jess Sarber, shot to
death when John Dillinger's bench
men liberated him from the Lima
Ohio, jail.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Stock Market
-. O. -.
Is Puzzled

New York, March l4.-(AP)-1t
was a case of "where do we 60 from
here" in today's stock n.a--!let.
With dealings. light from the start,
minor prices changes. either way rul-
ed near the fourth hour.
Wall Street appeared more puz-
zled than pessimistic over possible
repercussions from the Russian-Fin-
nish peace and the result was that
most traders were content to keep
buying and selling commitments at
= minimum,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Extent of Damage
To Finland Revealed
(Continued From Page Ol,e)

Continued From Page Oue)
port difficulties, the Russian drive
against the Mannerheim line was
intensified.
The Firms had strong steel and
c. ncrete forts on the Summa 'front.'
tie weakest point in naturally strong
defense lines on the isthmus-b but
such a tremendous volume of Rus
sian shells rained down on them
they finally were undermined.
The tragic misfortune for the de-
tenders here was that Swedish vol
unteers who just had relieved seas
oned but fatigued Finnish troops
broke under a surprise attack of
Soviet tanks. Before the rout could
be halted, the Russians had penetrat-
ed several miles and the whole Fin
nish line had to be reorganized.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Epson Girls
Take Title

:..o,.2. March 14.-The Ep-
- Id me kranklinton boys
..---- , c"ampionS in the annual
:...c my basketball tourna-
.--. "-.ca waS brought to a close
a .~,. -.gnt.
--- EPSON SeXtet led by Tarring-
- ".,@ points defeated Louisburg
= ~ ere %. II to 8. Aston scored
lie markers registered by
= . y division. Franklinton
@ ..-, Edward Best, % to IT.
Gillian starred for the Win
-.,cg - points, while Wells
MS Tor Edward Best.
ISOLATION prizes went to
. s nd and Bum in the boys
mile the Gold Sand girls
q heir class.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14

columnist's pub =
liShed remark to
t h e effect that
Josef Stain is not
a European, but an
Asiatic."
The cornnnenta-
tor was discussing
the Russell Finnish
situation, concern
ing which he's a
firSt-rate author
ity. Lik e most
Americans, h e S
strenuously pro-
Finnish. an d is
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Girls Victory Atones
sor Cefeat of Last
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Cotton Moves
In Wide Range

New York, March l4.-(AP)-
Cotton futures opened 10 higher to
| lower.
n1,o-morning prices held l lower
to 8 higher, March (old) 1912, May
(old) 1904, December 9.62.
At midday the market held steady
2 to 6 points higher.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Now Many Wear
FALSE TEETH
With Little W0FrS

Eat, talk, laugh or sneeze without
fear Of insecure false teeth dropping.
slipping or Wabblng. FASTEETH
holds plates firmer and more COM
Portable. This pleasant powder has
no gummy, gooey, pasty taste or feel
ing. Doesn't cause nausea. It's al
kaline (non-acid). Checks "plate
odor" (denture breath). Get FAS-
TEETH at any drug store.-Adv.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
President of Finland
Calls For Unity

Continued From Page Onel
which recognize the fundamental
principles on which our defensive
Struggle was based will make it their
duty to support us"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14

A best-seller is one that most
everyone three or four years from
now will refer to as that You Know
book by "What's-His-N Name"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Stain Not
An Asiatic,
Chinese Say
By CHARLES P. STEWART
Central Press COlumniSt

Washington, March l4.-Chinese
diplomatic feelings in Washington
were considerably lacerated few
dayS ago bY a
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14

Fighting Funds for Finland, Inc,
was on the point of inaugurating an
extensive effort to raise contributions
in Raleigh; but now that the Firms
are no longer fighting, it remains to
be seen what will be done about it.
Ronald Hocutt, director of the
State Highway Safety Division,
ought to be ranked with Gene Aus
tin and B-b-b-ing Crosby as a vo-
calist.
If you don't believe it. ask him
sometime to play some Of those rec
ords he's made recently.
incidentally there's talent enough
in the Safety Division to put on q
good show any day-pretty girls:
capable vocalists and everything.
Most of the educators and teach
ers here for the N. c. E. A. conVen-
ton will be on serious business, but
Just the same plenty of ears are 60
ing to be kept to the ground in an
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14

effort to find out how the Cover
nors race goes.
With less than half the prospective
candidates filed up to Wednesday
afternoon, it looks like the office
Of Election Board Secretary Ray
mond Maxwell is going to be busy
place this Saturday, the last day for
statewide candidates to pay up and
get on the official entry list.
Democrats who fear the vote get
ting ability of popular G. o. P. Con-
gressional candidate Gillian Grissom
in the Sixth ought to be able to find
considerable comfort in the 1886
gubernatorial figures.
Running for the No. l place that
year Grissom polled 1928 votes in
the Sixth (betWeen 5000 and 1000
more than his Congressional running
mate), but still lost the four counties
to Clyde R. Hoey by 1880 as the
Democratic candidate took 40,400
votes.
So it seems that Gillian has more
than modicum of difficulty maxi
ing good his boast I'm your next
congressman.
At that, the Democrats of Guilford
had better patch up their intra-party
squabbles before this November, or
something bad might happen to
them.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14
Capital Gossip
By HENRY AvERILL.

Raleigh, March 14.-Sponsors OF
the annual North Carolina Garden
pilgrimage are predicting that visitors
from more than half the states OF
the union will participate this year.
Last year more than 5000 persons
participated in the tour, and while
most of them were from North Car
DINA hundreds came from other
states. It was estimated that garden
enthusiasts from no less than rs
states visited North Carolina gar
denS.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-03-14

effort to find out how the Cover.
nOr'S race goes.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-08-30
LABOR DAY MESSAGE VOICES LABOR
ASSTRONCER NOW THAN EVER BEFORE

toned temporarily, then fell apart and
passed away.
The American Federation of Labor
has endured because it has embraced
a sound economic philosophy and be-
cause it is an American institution
builded upon a solid foundation of de-
votion and loyalty to our democratic
form of government and its Consti-
tuition.
Now our nation finds itself in a
critical situation as result of the
onward march of totalitarian aggres-
sors. The wage-earners of the land,
as represented by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, are Fundamentally
in favor of national defense. Much is
expected of US and, as patriotic Amer
leans, we shall do our part, as we have
always done in the past. However,
we cannot permit selfish interests to
use the false pretext of labor shortages
or any other equally specious claims
to break down the standards which
it has taken labor many years to
build up.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-08-30

The American Federation of Labor
will continue it's efforts to promote
human betterment by following a
course in harmony with the best ira
ditions of our American life, and am
confident that when Labor Day rolls
around again in 1941 we shall once
more be able to point to the substan-
tial results which come from carrying
on such efforts.
In conclusion, l would again stress
the vital Importance of taking to heart
and acting upon the advice of Samuel
Gompers:
"Organize! Organize! ORGANIZED"
Gravy, coffee and salads are beyond
the knowledge and skill of four out of
five cooks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23

paredness, surprise, then delay and
finally panic are the essential feat
ures of this new form of attack.
Summarizing, the purposes of such
propaganda are to accomplish the
following detectives:
First, to create confusion OF
thought, suspicion and dissension
among the masses in order to
weaken their morale and lower the
stamina of the people.
Secondly to incite jealousy and
antagonism between different classes
of society as well as between vari-
Gus political racial and religious
groups. This is an effective means
Of weakening a country by disrupt
ing it's unity Of purpose and action.
To Retard Defense
Third, to retard any effective
preparation for defense. In all the
conuured countries of Europe the
Pacifists were stimulated to the ut-
most activity. Prominent officials
and politicians, who were conscien-
tious pacifists were induced to use
their influence against large scale
armament. Church dignitaries were
covertly worked upon on similar
grounds to publicly express their
Continued on Page g.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23
War Moves On
Today's Board.
BY ]. w. T. MASON
UNITED Press War Expert)

In warfare when a long pro-
claimed major offensive suddenly
halts with no objective reached, but
with claims of great gains and few
casualties, something fundamental
must be wrong. A week ago today
Hitler's air attack to annihilate Bri-
tain reached its climax with the
elnotionally hearlded bombardment
of London suburbs. The climax,
however, has since become an an
ticlimax because the Germans have
not followed through.
The newneSS Of aerial warfare and
the necessity for studying temper
airy results and unexpected obstacles
do not explain adequately the pres
ent lull. Interruption of week in
following up an alleged defeat Of the
enemy comes near to confession
that no defeat has been inflicted
If enemy casualties and damage have
been three to four times those of the
offensive, why the necessity for
studying results before going ahead?
Blitzkrieg Failed
The fact that Germany has been
compelled to postpone further air
blitzkrieg offensives if not actually
abandoning them for the season
must be regarded as a defeat for
Hitler, not only in the air but also
at home. An aggressive war ma
chine which has proclaimed con-
quest as its motive must continue
its offensives or risk disillusioning
its own civilian support.
Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23
ALLEGED PASTOR
HELD FOR TRIAL

Portland, Me-, Aug. 23-(UPl-A
municipal judge today found prob
able cause" to hold self-styled min
lister of Jehovah's Witnesses without
bail for trial next month on q MUIR
der charge In connection with the
gun-slaying of q sheriff's deputy.
Judge Robert d. DeWolfe took
action after Defense Counsel Harry
z. Nixon had waived hearing and
entered a plea Of innocent for Arthur
r. Cox, 4s, of Philadelphia. Cox al
legedly killed Deputy Sheriff Dean
Pray, 40 year old World war veteran,
In the latter's North Windham gar
age Tuesday during an argument.
At the same time, Judge Devote
granted the request Of County Attor-
ney Albert Knudsen for Substantial
bail" for two material witnesses. The
court fixed ball ut e20. 900 for Ken
meth A. Carr, rs, and ct &i5 900 for
Miss Verie Adams 0arfein, Is. Both
are Portland residents.
Some 80 policemen were on duty
In and around the courthouse be-
cause Of .Knudsen's fears Of possible
mob violence. but the courtroom
spectators and about $50 who gath
cred outside remained orderly.
After the arraignment, the hae-
gard, undersized defendant was re-
turned 10 county jail to await trial
At the September session Of superior
court.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23
OFFICERSAN men
ARE GIVEN PRAISE
Lieut.. Gen. Drum Admits
However, That COnscrip-
ton is Necessary
BY DAN ROGERS
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
First Army Field Headquarters,
Canton. N. Y, Aug. 23.-UP)-
Lieut.. Gen. Hugh A. Drum urged
national CONSUMPTION instead Of the
volunteer system for men and weap-
ons last night in q speech termin-
ating the first army 1910 inaneuv-
ers.
At a critique attended By $4,000
officers. Gen. Drum praised the 3d.
600 officers and men who fought
the Battle of the st. Lawrence
during the last three weeks, but
warned that 1--WE are too few to meet
the problems ahead and must de-
mand that all citizens be called to
serve with us In preparing for the
threatened crisis"
Drawing lessons from the man
euvers. he pointed out basic pre-
paredness weaknesses and outlined
a program for their cure. His crit
icism largely was Of the nations
shortage Of weapons and equipment
and Of the lack of manpower trained
and organized for modern combat.
''Man-power requirements can
only be secured by placing the bur-
den on the whole population" he
said. I'VE are wasting time and
Ignoring basic lessons Of history BY
months OF discussion Of the volun-
teer versus the conscripton systems.
CONTINUED on Page %
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23
Democratic Committee
Denies Morning Story
Waterbury Republican Has Misstated Conditions in
Regard to Posting Of Deposits Entire Republic
can Article Was Incorrect

The Democratic Town Committee
today stated that an article in the
morning Republican about the post
ing of deposits by candidates enter
ing party primaries was inaccurate.
The committee said that no only
were party rules concerning deposits
misstated but that the entire article
was incorrect in that it was based
on false claim that "administra-
ton backed" candidates had to pay
no deposit while non-administration
candidates we're required to pay.
Cornelius F. Maloney, secretary Of
the town committee. said that the
party rules require that each can
didate for nomination must post
a deposit of $25 for each district in
which his ticket is entered. This de-
post has to be placed by every can
didate seeking a nomination, wheth-
er he has organization backing or
not, Mr.. Maloney said. The Repub-
lican stated enormously that the
rules exempt administration candi-
dates from this provision.
Clears Another Point
Another thing that should be
made clear. Mr.. Maloney said on be-
half of the committee, is that. the
money posted by a candidate is a
deposit. not a payment. Whatever
remains Of each deposit after pri-
mary expenses have been paid is
returned to the candidate.
In the 18th senatorial district,
not only will the independent can
Continued on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23
SIX BANDITS ROB
new YORK TRAIN
Handcuffed Two Mail
Clerks, Get Away With
Mail for YOnkers

New York, Aug. 23-UP)-Six
bandits held up a passenger train
and robbed its mail car~in New York
city early today.
Three entered the mail coach,
randcuffed two mail clerks to the
steel frames supporting the sorting
bags, demanded and received the bag
of mail consigned to Yonkers, q
suburb.
The other three held the conductor
the brakeman, and another railroad
employee, at hay in the rear coach.
The engineer and firemen in the 10
connective and the 80 passengers. in
Guiding six women didn't know of the
hold up until the bandits had es-
capped.
It was believed that the bag con-
tanned a bank shipment or other
registered matter of value of which
the bandits had advance knowledge,
They wanted only that one bag and
took nothing else. Postal Inspector
w. H. Graham said that he assumed
the bag contained something OF
value, though his investigation had
not disclosed what.
While Train Stopped
The hoId-up occurred while the
Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23
nine U. S. ARMY
FLYERS KILLED
Two Officers, Seven En-
listed Men Blown to
Pieces By Explosion

Denver, Aug. 23.-(UP)-Two OFF,
GERS and seven enlisted men were
killed near here last night when a
twin-motored army bombing plane
crashed and exploded during rain
storm, 1t was announced officially
today. The men were blown to bits
the report said.
Mai. A. L. Jewett, post adjutant OF
the army air corps technical school
at Lowry Field, announced officially
nearly II hours after the crash &C.
CURED that all hands had died when
the bomber went down during a
rainStorm. The plane was within a
few miles of the home field when II
crashed six miles south Of Watkins
Colo.
THE investigation indicated that
the bomber flew directly into q
thunderhead during last nights cleo
trical Storm" Major Jewett said.
The ship was torn to shreds when
it exploded, he said, and crew men,
bers' bodies were strewn over q
wide area. The wreckage burned.
The dead:
Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-08-23
WATERBURY IS
OUT FOR CROSS
Prestige Of Local Demo-
cratic Party at Stake
Before Convention

The prestige Of the Waterbury
Democratic organization was at stake
today as this city's Al delegates and
IL alternates left for the state con-
vention at New Haven. Mayor VIM
cent A. Scully and former State
Chairman j. Francis Smith were
gambling on the chances of exc
Governor wilbur L. Cross to defeat
Public Works Commissioner Robert
A. Hurley. A Cross victory would
place the local organization in a
dominant position, while a Hurley
victory means that any recognition
given Waterbury will be limited to
anti-administration Democrats.
Much depends on the nominating
speech for Dr.. Cross to be delivered
tomorrow morning by Mayor Scully.
The mayor was putting the finishing
touches on his address today.
Al Votes for Cross
Waterbury's Al votes will be cast
for Cross under a unit rule adopted
last May. Joseph F. Mulville, for
mer town chairman and Hurley
supporter, plans to question the
validity of the unit rule at caucus
of local delegates tomorrow. and said
he is ready to take the issue to the
floor of the convention If necessary.
Delegation leaders insisted, however,
that the unit rule was valid and
would be invoked. They expect that
all but a handful Of the delegates
will declare themselves for Cross.
The Brass City delegation is the
only one from the four largest cities
Continued on Page q