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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
British Greet
News Of Deal
With Rejoicing

London, Sept. 4.-(AP)-The Brl-
fish rejoiced last night wherever they
gathered, from Cheapside pubs to
the austerc and misty corridors OF
| the foreign office, over the news
that fifty average U. S. destroyers
| will fill the gaps OF the royal navy
in the total siege Of these islands.
First Lord Of the Admiralty, a.
w. Alexander in Il statement greet
! ed with the utmost pleasure ana
satisfaction" the transfer Of destroy
erS. He added: They come at time
when the strain upon our destroyer
fleet has been very great and will
be Of inestimablc value to us not
only for eScorting conveys but also
for protecting our coasts from the
threat OF invasion"
Moreover, he added, ''this event
will strengthen the feeling OF good
| will and friendship between our two
great peoples"
The official reaction from d for
eign office spokesman was that Sue
ceSsful conclusion Of this agreement
(for delivery to Britain Of the de-
| stroyers; for lease to the United
States Of north and south Atlantic
air and naval bases) is greeted with
the greatest possible satisfaction by
his majcsty's government and the
peoples of the British empire and
commonwealth of nations.
The additionally careful spokes-
man could not restrain his personal
enthusiasm. He greeted reporters
with the words: For once I've got
good news for YOU"
On the street the little man read
President Roosevelts message, and
despite its assurance that the deal
does not in any way affect the
United States status Of peace, his
usual reaction was something like
! this:
1T looks like we've got someone
with us at last, ell, mate
Prime Minister Winston Churchill,
who will describe the agreement to
the house OF commons Thursday,
went to see the king and, undoubted-
ly. to discuss the arrangements in
the light of their significance to the
empire.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
Decision Deferred
On Caledonia Farm

Ashev;lle, Sept 4.-(AP)- The
state highway and public works COM
mission neld d tWo-hour session here
yesterday and voted to visit Gale
donna prison farm in Halifax coun-
ty October | to determine what the
state will do with the farm prop
erty.
Badly damaged by recent floods,
the commission spent some time dis
cussing d proposal to turn the prop
critics into pasture for a livestock
venture.
1t was pointed out at the session
of the commission that the state has
an Investment Of Sl,l25,OOO at Gale
donia and no decision was made here
The commission set October l as a
date to meet at Caledonia and go
over the farm. The Caledonia farm
special COMMITTEES was instructed to
continue its investigations and report
to the commission at its next meet
ing October 7 at Raleigh.
It was explained the state will
continue to use the farm for some
purpose because the investment there
is in building and equipment that
cannot be moved elsewhere.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04

what I mean. She'd got wonderful
hair, almost the color of real
flames, and a fine complexion.
Spoke well, too-every word and
syllable distinct. That's what
makes me think she's an actress
that and her walk. thought per-
haps a mannequin at first, but
when I heard her speak I pumped
for the actress theory. I'll bet she's
had lessons in elocution, anyway"
"Ahw commented Gun, thought
fully.
by the way" asked Prescott,
with some anxiety, what about
X? Do I have to report to him ?"
mo, you needn't bother. I'll drop
in there in the morning and tell
him all you've told me-"
Prescott heaved a sigh of undis-
guised relief.
Thank goodness for that. I'll
have to admit I didn't feel much
like telling him the story-it's not
one I'm exactly proud of, you
know"
Gun laughed.
Don't worry, man. There are
worse troubles at sea"
II dare say. But the BriXton
road isn't exactly sea! It's more
more of slough of despond, to
me, anyway y"
When Prescott, still glooming,
had taken his leave and departed,
Gun thoughtfully selected cigaret
from his case and flicked his light
er into action. Various rather neb-
ulous ideas We're buzzing around
his brain in a somewhat trying
confusion.
A man without a passport
Cazelton - Chenham - Watson's
shooting boX-two girls with fame
colored hair who spoke like &C
tresses. Or was it just one
and the same girl :? Bit of q
coincidence if it was. And
yet-was it so much of a coinci-
dence after all?
/ X had mentioned Chenham and
Carleton in connection with for
eigners getting into the country
without passports. Chenham had
reminded Gun of Watson. The girl
with the hair, presuming that it
WAS the same one, had been with
Pullinger, the man without a pass
port, who was somehow connected
with Chenham, and had later been
at Watson's house, who was also
connected with Chenham .!
There were links here, Gun felt,
that could be made into a connect
ed chain, if one had the key to
fastcn them with. He wished K
would talk a trifle more, and felt
that he would like to have a look
at Chenham.
And then, there being nothing
else to do, he went to bed and slept
on it.
ITO Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04

Are you a Hit-and-ru1
Shopper?
-
Hit~and-1un drivers are known national menace.
Hit-andrun shoppers almost as dangerous-but
only to themselves
Hit-and-run shoppers act on impulse, without plan
purpose They rush through miles of aises, pause pass
on baclrtrack and buy
They pay too much and get too little They waste time
and souander energy And lot of their pointles pur-
chases wind up in dark closet with the rest Of the
family skeletons
Smarter shrewder shoppers chart their shopping trips
in advance-in the advertising pages of this paper
Thew compare products prices, values They learn eN-
actv where to find what they want Then they go and
get it.
Read the advertisements regularly. It's simple syS-
tenn But it saves time, temper, rampng ana
makes every dollar do double duty.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04

of a long, low, two-storied build
ing, with a matched roof.
Interesting looking place" Gun
commented.
"Oh, that! Yes, that's my place
down at Chenham, in Essex, you
know. Rather a jolly little place,
as a matter of fact. use it mostly
for duck hunting-that marshy,
fenny country is fine for duck
shooting. Get the real thing there,
my boy"
"Ah, yes, Chenham, of course"
Gun murmured, refectively. You
told me about it once before, 1 re-
member. I'd like to go along one
of these days when you're down
there, if you can find room for me.
I'm rather keen on duck shooting,
and I don't get many opportunities
of indulging."
"Why, of course, old chap" re-
sponded Watson, with his usual
heartiness. But it struck Gun that
the tone was a little forced, and
that he was slightly embarrassed
"Just at present, though" he went
on, Pm afraid it can't be done
Can't get down there myself, as a
matter of fact. The place is in the
hands of the builderS-that con-
founded roof has been leaking like
hades all through the rains we've
been having, and the place is as
wet as a sponge. But a bit later
="
"Just some timer said Gun.
But he felt certain that, for
some reason, Watson didn't want
him to go down there, and almost
mentioned that he might be visit
ing Chenham within the next few
days-but stopped himself in time
Later, when he got home, he
found Toni in bed, and a weary
and disgruntled Prescott awaiting
him in the study, wrapped in an
air of considerable gloom.
I'D almost like you to kick me-
Mr.. Cottonw he growled. II car
tell you I've been lacking myself
methaphorically ever since it hap.
penedI Of course, I was a damned
fool, but I wish I knew where ano
how those two disappeared like
that. hung around till nearly mid
night, and never saw another sign
of themi"
"Ah, WE'LL" said Gun, accidents
will happen-even to the most ex'
pert sleuths! I suppose you know
what happened at that tombstone
shop?"
mo idea"-Prescott shook his
head acknowledgement that wher
! 1hey came out they looked as
though the interview hadn't beer
satisfactory"
"Oh, by the way, what was the
girl like?" asked Gun, when he
had listened to a detailed descrip-
ton of Prescott's disastrous show,
ing.
! "Oh, very smart, if you know
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
LICENSE SALES TO
SET NEW RECORDS

Raleigh, Sept. 4.-(AP)-Auto-
mobile tax sales for the first three
quarters. almost match the total for
last year, the motor vehicle bureau
reported today.
Since December l, 1889, through
August 81, GAO, 489 sets of plates were
bought, less than 1000 short of II
months sales for the preceding year.
Sales for 1910 will set new peak
of more than 100000 unless the de-
mand for plates falls off sharply.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
CHAPTFF II

GUN RANG the bell and the
door was opened by a man-serVart'
Yes, MIR. Watson was eNpeclihs
him, In the hall Guns keen sense
of smell detected the Nely talntest
trace of q perfume So she hao
come from there. ,
Watson, stoutish. plUIf, nearly
and well groomed-ewery lnch she
prosperous city man, even to the
rather fat and obviously expensive
cigar-was already in the billiard
room. and greeted him cordially.
Good fella! So glad you We
turned up. Now, what about a
drink. eh?"
"ThankS!"
you shall have It, my boy. And
I don't mind telling you I've some
Of the right stuff here-senuine
pre-war, and no fakenent"
Rollo Watson was one OF those
men who, whatever may be re-
ouired, always has some OF the
right stuff be it food, drinks
smokes or even SCOCh-diiI'-sAaAe ~
racing information.
How about a cigar? I've got
="
Gun had just thrown one away
in the street.
"Thanks, I'd rather have ciga-
ret. I !"
"Of course, old chap. Here, try
one of these. They're made eN-
clusively for ME by Russian chap
in Regent street. The real thing,
my boy"
Gun stihed a sigh, and took one.
Watson was a good fellow, he
thought, but little oppressive at
times.
The balls were set up, and Gun
broke, neatly pocketing the red at
the extreme left of the pyramid,
but nauffed his shot on the blue.
speaking of the real thing" he
said, he chalked his CHE. who was
the rather charming girl who left
Just as I came in? I've an idea
We seen ILSl OSICIS SSAAAN" AA~tNb
but I can't place her"
Watson had already neatly
pocketed a difficult red, and fol-
lowed " with the color. But now
he missed a comparatively easy
shot rather badly.
Damn Then: Girl ?" He
was looking puzzled, much too
puzzled.
YES. A girl with rather remark
able hair. She took the taxi 1
came III ="
Revelation seemed to come to
Watson.
"Oh, she. She's the secretary of
a fellow I'm doing some business
with. Came around to get my sig
nature to some papers, that's all.
I've forgotten her name"
Gun scattered the reds without
putting one down, thinking as he
did so that whatever he might say
of his whiskey and cigarets, Wat
sons attempts at evasion were not
by any means the real thing.
However, he dropped the subject,
not feeling particularly interested
in Watson's relations with women,
though the girl hao certainly ra-
ther interested him.
They played for a couple of
hours, and Gun at the finish was
the loser by a pound or so, which
seemed to give Watson more salts
faction than the occasion warrant
ed. Then he suggested a final drin,..
in his smoke room.
The walls were plastered with
photographs, mostly of personal
or sporting naturalization rid
ing. Watson shooting, fishing, play
ing polo (taken some years before,
that one), golfing, etc.
Gun eyinced some interest in one
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04

The appearance of broom sedge,
sheep sorrell, running briars, plan
tains, and moss in and around the
edge of fields is a good sign the land
needs lime, says E. c. Blair, extern
sion agronomist of State College.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
PERFECT ALIBI

Waco Texas, Sept. 4.-(RP)-
Waco county officers, after ques-
joning a man in connection with
Coryell county cattle thefts, filed
away this alibi: "Why, I couldn't
have stolen cattle there that night.
That was the night stole three cows
near Wortham."
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
READ THIS FIRST:

returning from q ncrte-wracking as,
siSn,nrnt. Gun Cotton. famous Sc9tIanu
Ward agent. goes 10 Sleichtner Esp
tian Ray-BathS. where r ne oeee stranser
,anaS pullinger. who is wearing a
i ii Egyptian symbol. Pulllnger Is
, ,a sy a Beautiful fiame-haired girl at
c caT another agent. Coffin Prescott, to
trail Pullinger. The agent sees FniItn t3
ger again meet tiams-hatFe &C., g'' S S:m,
t naatS p, WI visit friend and mects-a girl
SSitb lame-colored hair who apparent
w. came out of his friends holSe.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04

By marrying the Oldest daughter
of a family without male heir,
Japanese becomes the heir OF hi
brides house, gives up his own fam
lily name and assumes hers.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
Stocks Stage
Late Rally

New York, Sept. 4.-(AP)-Stocks
made a late rally today, sending
gains Of major fractions to around
three points along the ticker tape in
the final minutes.
Transfers totaIcd about $4,000
shares.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04
Cotton Closes
3 To Higher

New York. Sept. 4.-(AP)-Cot-
ton futures opened 3 higher. Futures
closed 3 to higher, middling spot
q99, I'D |.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04

The banker is one person who will
always trust you-upon good securi-
y. ~---..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-04

German patriotism-loVe Of an
others land.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-08-30
Union Members Must
Pay Dues, Judge Says

Tacoma, Wash. (ILNS).-In a de-
cision without precedent in the State
of Washington, Superior Judge J. M.
Phillips has ruled that members of la
Dor unions must pay dues.
Judge Phillips ruling came in test
case brought by the Tacoma Shelter
mems Union against Frank Alberti.
The judge ordered Alberti to pay
Splits in back dues, declaring:
"The defendant could not continue
to receive the benefits obtained for
him by the union and escape the pay
ment of dues =. reasonably neces-
sary for the payment of expenses in
Cured in the obtaining of such ben
efits."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-08-30
COMMISSION OPPOSES VOLUNTARY
ENLISTMENT; TOO SLOW" REASON

Washington, d. C. (ILNS) ).-Reli-
ance upon voluntary enlistment to
meet the apparent desire of the Amer
lean people to expand greatly the
armed forces with all possible speed,
was criticized as too slow, and recent
proposals to narrow the age-range
that would be affected by selective
service draft were condemned as un-
fair to the nations youth, in state
ment issued by Paul T. David, acting
director of the American Youth Com
mission.
Question of Time Vital
Speaking in the light of the discus
sion at recent three-day meeting
under the Craftsmanship of Owen D.
Young, DIR. David said the commission
members not only were skeptical that
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-08-30

large forces could be raised through
volunteering but also were distinctly
doubtful whether they should be
sought by this method.
With reference to the feasibility of
volunteering, the commission spokes-
man conceded that mo one can be
certain without a trial." but said that
"past experience has been none too
encouraging and the question may well
be raised as to how much time we
have in which to experiment. Pos
sibly the United States is not in any
danger, but if it is in danger, then
our time for preparation is certainly
none too long,"
Selective Service Favored
Concerning the wisdom of depend
ence upon volunteering, DR.. David de-
clared that the Youth Commission was
definitely of the opinion that the Sc
lective service draft would be prefer
able as a means of obtaining large
numbers of men. In their opinion
"the kind of campaign that would be
necessary to secure large numbers of
volunteers would undoubtedly have
the effect of sweeping into the army
a disproportionate percentage of the
youngest and most impressionable
youth"
The commission did not believe that
military service ought to be concen-
trated among the unemployed boys of
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-08-30
Youth Problem Studied

The American Youth Commission
was formed in 1885 by the American
Council on Education, which is nom
governmental body composed of major
national educational associations and
institutions. The commission has been
conducting an extensive series of
studies and field researches with the
object of working out comprehen-
sive program for the care and educa-
tion of American youth.
Matthew Woll, president of the
American Federation of Labor, is a
member of the commission. Owen D.
Young, industrialist, is chairman.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-08-30

Is to % who would be most willing
to volunteer in the heat of a campaign
of mass pressure and hysteria."
On the contrary, there was general
agreement among the members pres
ent at the meeting that all men who
may reasonably be considered of mill
tary age should be prepared to ac-
cept their "unquestioned obligation to
service in the common defense in time
of need"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29

Rapid and far-reachlng prog
ress in organization work was
reported by Secretary-Treasurer
Anthony Valente, of the United
Textile Workers of America.
A total of 81 local unions have
been chartered by the United
Textile Workers of America, Va
lente revealed, since the union
reioined the A. F. of L. Many
of these locals were taken away
from the CIO.
In accordance with provisions
of the international Union con-
stitution two new federatlons
have been reestablished, viz, the
Wooden and Worsted Federation
and the Woven Label Federation.
The Woven Label group came
over en- masse from the ClO
seven months ago because that
body, through it's "joint board
ideas, insisted on local union
paying 80 cents per capita tax
out of every dollar collected IN
addition to assessments.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
Building To
SweepAway
Depression

A sharp squirt in heavy con-
struction-long the weak link in
the building recovery chain
has lifted operations in the
building industry to the highest
levels in many years.
During the past month, heavy
construction, as measured by en-
gineering awards, was the high
est for any like period this year
and was SO per cent greater
than in the corresponding period
last year, it was reported by
Engineering News-Record."
Further improvement may be
expected from the national de-
fense program, the publication
said, and it predicted that in
coming weeks the volume will
compare favorably with that of
the early 1920's, when building
was booming.
Big Plant Expansion
Plant expansion at a cost of
100000 is already in the
blueprint stage, it was revealed,
and this is regarded as merely
starter.
Meanwhile, home building is
being maintained at levels we'll
above year ago and there is no
indication of any slowing up in
the current rate of increase.
Mortgages selected for approval
by the Federal Housing Admin
istration in the week ended July
5 were more than a third great
er than in the corresponding
week of last year.
Reviewing all these favorable
indications, the "Wall Street
Journal" somewhat grudgingly,
it seemed, gave credit to the
"New Deal" for getting the
balky construction horse out of
the ditch.
Pump Printing" Works
1t pointed out that building
began tapering off in 1926 and
that this fact, as much as any
other, was responsible for the
1929 crash. Since 1884, it said
improvement has been STEADY
but Slow" with volume jumping
from $3O0,000,000 to $2,OOO,000,,
900 last year.
eve are now apparently or
the upswing of another cycleir
which the construction peal
should be reached in the mex
few years." the Journal said
When it hits the $5,000,000,00(
mark, the depression will be onl!
an unpleasant memory.
Answer to Prayer
The pickup, the Journal
added, is the answer to Wal
Streets prayer for place il
which to invest idle funds.
'Much of the construction" j
said, 'is financed by, borrow
ing thus drawing one someone
savings and putting them bac
into circulation by way of pay
ments for materials and wages.
The journal" comedies tina
the Roosevelt administratio
was right in holding that con
: struction is the key to recovery
i and credit is given to govern
ment pump priimng" for start
ing the wheels in motion.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
A Free Speech Essential

Youth Commission, in urging that youth
suppressed simply because they rrtate
adults the youth advise which, NEEDED
would improve their standing in the eyes of the public
Pointing that adult has had the OF being
young youth has had the experience of being an adult
the commission added
compensate far possible for this lack of experience
organizations should take special to avoid ouragng
the adult community through conspicuous bad manners and through
gross failure give hearing to adult points of view.
"Ths elementary for youth organization deal
problems which is interested in sreserva
ton and effective action" =.
Advising youth organizations hear speakers presenting diff
ferent points Of view, the commission said
of the points of presentation seem lack
ing in intelligence honesty should nevertheless be heard
coueouy rule conduct which may be 10
of adults as well of youth. ~ ,
willingness to than essential to the
maintenance of the tradition of free speech"
commission while intended for youth groups
medicine organization seeking public favor
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
Let's Have More Light Than Heat
Campaign Will Be Lively and Voters Should Discount
What They Hear and Read; Charges Against WiIlkie

The political parties
and the campaign under
conducted with light than
Charges will be made be answered with counter
charges Voters will be well advised discount what they hear and
read by so cent and the with
is supported by facts.
example, George Sedes writer charged that
speech before the National
Wendell Wie came out openly for industrial dictatorship the
United States Not only American business but
be by Big Business There should government
ence, check, control"
asserted the p called
or down of all the New DEAF social and
which would interfere with this business dictatorship"
Certainly, Mr. Wike has right alega
tion If false it should not be difficult dsprove them
hundred heard the Speech which
that it would not be reported.
Mr. Wlkie holds views resembling those ascrbed him.
he would be dangerous in the White House.
time in giving the American people the facts people
should withhold judgment until he has his day
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-08-29
Ohio In Top
Ranks of MANY
Industries

Present national emergency
activities give new emphasis to
Ohio's rank as one of the lead
ing manufacturing states, it is
pointed out by Ohio State Uni
versity's Bureau of Business Re-
search.
Citing federal reports for
1885, the bureau says that in
that year Ohio was fifth among
all the states in total value of
all products manufactured, vieing
closely with Illinois and Michi-
gan for third or fourth place.
While the value of Ohio's man.
ufactured products was only
$113,000,000 less than that of
fourth place Illinois, Ohio's total
of $3,685,000,00O was 81, ,246,000,
900 more than the next ranking
state.
Among 20 chief manufactur-
ing industries of the nation, the
bureau says, Ohio ranks first
among the states in six, second
in six, third in one, fourth in
six, and fifth in one.
In addition to the 20 import
ant industries, Ohio ranks third
or better in 18 other smaller
manufacturing industries.
Ohio holds first place in such
items as business machines, clay
products, electrical machinery
and supplies, machine tools, met
al products, tires and tubes. 1t
is second in steel work and roll
ing mills, motor vehicle bodies
and parts, glass, foundry and
machine shop products, coke
and blast furnaces.
"While Ohio is an important
agricultural state, with one-fifth
of it's population actually on
farms, and % million acres of it's
area devoted to agriculture, nev-
ertheless manufacturing occupa-
tions in the state account for al
most three times as many gain
fully employed workers as does
agriculture" the bureau reports.
1t is also pointed out that
Ohio enjoys the advantage of di-
versified manufacturing, as
shown by the fact that in 1885 a
total of 62 of Ohio's industry
groups produced products valued
above $10,000,000.