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as she had on other nights when
the r. A. F. bombed targets in
Northern italy,
Observers saw two factor spur
ring the aerial warfare toward a
quick climax:
l. Today marked the beginning of
a six-day period of high tides, most
favorable for troop landings from
shallow-draft boats.
2. Adoption by the Germans of
dispersion" raids in order to take
a heavier toll of fighters and weak
en- Britain's outer defense ring, even
though bomb damage is much
smaller.
The best weather for a Nazi in
vasion attempt in the time remain
ing this year should come between
now and the equinox September 81,
after which the Germans will run
Increasing risks of a stormy Channel
and seasick soldiers. Should such
an attempt not be made or, being
made, fail, the British contend their
production speed-up during the win
ter will bring them even with Ger
many in quantity of planes.
Tie Luftwaffe began using new
tactics over the week end. Where
before they had sent huge bombers
formations in daylight raids, they
now use fewer bombers with massed
fighter plane escorts.
Once the raiders reach the coast,
they split up into small groups and
ny off on different courses.
8 This forces the R. A. F. fighters to
spread out to meet them.
Nazi Losses Reduced.
eses Though cutting their bombing
power, the Germans have reduced
their losses proportionately. Of
dcial British figures for the week
end make the rate five Germans
fdowned for two British, compared
TO the claimed 5-to-1 ratio of mid
August. The ratio for yesterday
alone was less than 2 to |, with rs
Germans reported downed to IS
British craft lost.
The British say the Luftwaffe OBJ
viously is capable of much heavier
attacks than it now is making. The
big question in such an air war
would be which side could exhaust
The other.
:. Prime Minister Winston Churchill
expressed the British feeling about
1t in message to the Nations
bomber command that command of
the air is being gradually and pain
fully . wrested from the Nazi
criminals"
~ Airdromes Attacked.
The government announced the
principal Nazi bombing objective
yesterday may have been to at
tack our airdromes," but said "only
very slight" damage was done. Some
persons were killed in Kent and
Surrey, scattered districts in the
london area were hit, and planes
were reported during the night over
Southern England, the Midlands and
Wales.
-,.$1 Nearly 1000 workers homes and
seaside boarding houses were
wrecked in the Nazi air raid on
Ramsgate, near the Thames Estu-
9Ary, August "a, the government dis
closed
ss+ The Germans dropped about 500
bombs on the town, but casualties
were reported few.
Communal centers are feeding the
homeless, but the biggest problem
for those in new homes is to get
furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02

Smyrna was the Delaware storm
center as rain-swollen waters broke
through Lake Como Dam and swept
over highways and bridges.
A dam in a small lake at Grenloch,
near Camden, burst, sending 800
persons from their homes.
The rising Rancocas River drove
100 residents of Mount Holly from
their homes.
No Food Shortage.
Corpl. Vincent Brookes Of the
State police reported to superiors at
Trenton there was no food shortage
or disease danger in the Mount
Holly area. One hundred National
Guardsmen at Fort Dix were Or
dered there to assist in rescue work.
Army cots were set up In the Ma
tional Guard armory for refugees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-02

= Japan's women have q thrift
drive.
Evening star., 1940-09-06
Goldfnch's Nest
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

The happy goldfinch couple does
not hurry about building and rails
ing a family, as do many OF their
neighbors. The reason for this de-
lay? Perhaps they are waiting for
the thistledown to ripen SO the
lining of the cozy cradle will be ac-
cording to family traditions.
This does not mean c0urting Is
not going on among them. The
goldfnch folks are extremely friend
ly and you may see them together
in happy pairs or sociable f1ocks.
They seem to be SO very cheerful
that you soon become lighthearted
yourself. From one tall plant to an
other they 60. Seeds are very
plentiful and this means abundance
and prosperity for them. Their
song indicates gratitude.
In the summer throughout the
Eastern States north of North Caro-
lima, the beautiful goldfinch is well
known. 1t -has charming cousins
in the West. The male is a lemon
yellow, with the exception Of his
wings and tail, which are black
His mate is clad in dull greenish or
olive yellow, while almost white on
the breast and underneath. Her
wings and tail are dark brown, with
a grayish tint. Both birds are
slightly over five inches in length.
In the winter, after the honeymoon
is over, the males don more somber
uniform.
Look for the nesting site in an
open field where small bushes are
plentiful and rather scattered about.
Perhaps you will know that building
operations have been going on for
some time in the vicinity of the
clearings as you are about to enter
the woods. Some of the most beau
tiful nests have been found, late
in the season, in tall ferns and such
groWthS close by.
Not all of the nests are built as
late as August. Some have been
constructed as early as late June
and during July. But the thistle
down is in its perfection about Au-
gust.
The nursery is a compact affair.
designed along cuplike contours.
The outside walls are of fine grass
and other vegetable fiber. After
the building has reached this stage
Evening star., 1940-09-06
3 Guardsmen 10 Leave
For FIyinq Cadet Course

The eight newly chosen National
Guard flying cadets who will leave
Sunday or Monday for a training
course at Lakeland, Fla, are "en-
Unused" over passing the tests that
two out Of three fail.
There's q very good chance you
won't finish, though" said William
Ressegger, 1851 Fourteenth street
NV, one Of the successful cadets.
"They wash out about so per cent,
so there's only a $3.50 chance Of
sticking"
The boys, now members of the
121st Observation Squadron, District
Evening star., 1940-09-06
THE EVENING WASHINGTON G, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER g.

Guard aviation unit, were enter
tanned last night by 1t. James Higgs,
4444 Linnean avenue NV, who is
organizing the unit.
The others who are scheduled to
report with young Ressegger, first at
Lakeland and three months later at
Maxwell Field, Ala. are Ladder Mac
kali, Henry G. B. Claggett, Marcel
Lindheimer, George Patchings, Pat
rick Ready, William Pappadeas and
James v. Williams.
1t. Higgs announced that 40 more
candidates are needed at the recruit
ing office, TAB Fourteenth street
NV, which will be open all this
week. Only one in three passes the
requirements of two years at an ac-
credited college, age limit Of 21-26
inclusive, and excellent physical con-
dition.
Evening star., 1940-09-06
Political ToIks Slated

Representatives of the Democratic
National Committee, the Associated
Willkie Clubs and the Independent
Committee for Thomas and Kruger
will speak tonight at $50 o'clock
at symposium sponsored by
Branch 492-E of the Workmen's
Circle. The symposium will be held
at the Workmen's Circle Lyceum,
loO2 Fourteenth street NV.
Evening star., 1940-09-06

Fred Hess, membership; Mrs.
Charles Moran, health and welfare;
Mrs. Howard Middleton, cafeteria;
Mrs. Malcolm Smith, publicity and
publications; Mrs. Macon Ware, dim
ner; Mrs. E. M. Ward, grounds and
property, and Mrs. D. j. Shear, his
torian. Chairmen of the Program
and Library Committees will be ap.
pointed later.
Evening star., 1940-09-06

pm. next Tuesday in Madison
School auditorium, it was announced
today by Mrs. Earl D. Fowler, p
T. A. president. A reception for
the teachers will be held at 8 pm.
Friday, September 20, Mrs. Fowler
added.
Mrs. Fowler also announced COM
mittee chairmen as follows: Mrs.
j. A. Whiteside, hospitality; Mrs.
Evening star., 1940-09-06
Natures Children

the matter of furnishing is gone
into. Such racing back and forth
to gather the silky down and such
a wonderful mattress is made of it
for the babies to sleep on!
There are from three to six eggs
of very pale blue laid. On rare oc-
casions they are decorated with
fine dots. The babies resemble
their. parents in winter garb-that
is, after they have shed their natal
down. You can tell the younger
Evening star., 1940-09-06

generation from their elders, be-
cause their colors are much browner
and the plumage is tinted all over
with pale cinnamon.
This winter be sure to provide
some sunflower seed for the lovely
goldflnch neighbors, who have jol-
ly manners and a song very much
like that of the canary.
Evening star., 1940-09-06
FuIls Church PIT. A.
Will Meet Tuesduy

By Staff Correspondent of The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, Sept. g.
The Falls Church Parent-Teacher
Associations first business meeting
Of the school year will be held at
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
ANSWERS.

|. Washington county. formed in
1899. named for President George
washington; Madison county, formed
IN 1851. named for President James
Madison. who married Dolly Payne
(Tudd). born in Guilford county,
and jackson county, formed in 1851,
named for President Andrew Jack
son. born in North Carolina.
,. David Houston Thomas, born in
IrCdell county in 1903 When only
eight years old, following the death
of his parents, he moved 10 TenneS-
see. He educated himself and pre-
pared for the profession Of law. He
was elected attorney general Of Ten
ncSSee and served from 1886 to 1912.
He also served two terms as con-
gresham from that state. Died in
Fayetteville. Tennessee, in 1876.
3. He was elected as Republican
to the Forty-SiXth congress and ser
we'd from 1879 to 1881. This was fiji
teen years before he became gov
cinor. Governor Russell died at his
home near Wilmington in 1908 at
The age Of 60 years.
t. A total of 303 farms in the state
have acreage of 1000 acres, or more.
5. The offices Of lieutenant COVER
nor, auditor and superintendent Of
public instruction were created as
executive offices. The first lieutenant
governor was Todd R. Caldwell, Of
Morganton: the first auditor was
Henderson Adams: and the first SUI
perintendent Of public instruction
was S. S. Ashley, of New Hanover
county.
6. Jacob Thompson, born in Lees
burg in 1910, former congressman
from Mississippi and secretary Of
interior in President Buchanan's
cabinet. In 1864 President Jefferson
Davis chose him as confidential
agent to the Dominion Of Canada.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
Ickes Effervesces

Naturally the Democrats are 60
ing to do all in their power to win
this years presidential election. II
they didn't they wouldn't be worthy
Of their long and honorable record
and Of the confidence the county
has so generously imposed in them.
But there is one thing the high
command should look into immedi-
ately before the situation becomes
worse or goes out Of control entirely
That is, definitely. to muZzle COM
pletely this man Harold lckes. He
talks so much and with 50 little sense
and logic that the country long
since has tired Of his oGfcrvcSCcnccS.
He plays only one note, and seems
capable of playing only that one,
and that is d third term Ior RooSc-
welt
For our own part VIC hold no brief
for the Republican party, but such
nonscnSical outbursts as that from
him Wednesday was SO silly as to
be disgusting, even to the most rabld
Democrat who believes in fair play
and responsibility.
One who has To listen to the IckCS
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
FDR Wins Again

Approval of Colonel Frank Knox
for secretary OF the navy and OF
Henry l. StimSon for secretary OF
war by Senate committees is another
congressional victory for President
Roosevelt. out one that was wholly
expected and without any degree or
measure OF surprise. II will follow
promptly, probably early next week,
that both will be confirmed by d
vote OF the Senate itself.
Colonel knoX, it will be remem-
bered. was the Republican candidate
for vice president in 1886. and Mr..
StimSon has served in times past as
both secretary of war and Secre-
tary Of state in Republican admins
trationS. \ cabinet portfolio is moth
inc new to him. He knows his way
around in the inner circles.
Both nominees told inquiring COM
mitteeS that they agreed to take the
cabinet posts purely as a matter OF
national defense and without any
tinge whatsoever of politics. The
general impression has been how
ever. that the President was work.
ing toward a coalition government,
and some opinion has been that his
action was motivated by desire
entirely proper and legitimate as
politics is played-to undermine the
Republican appeal to the electorate
in this years campaign.
Whatever the inspiration for the
Presidents move, he wins again IN
the Senate. They cIlsS him and dis
agree with him. and old line Demo-
Gratis are ready to purge and ostra-
CHE any Individual who just once
flies the coop. yet the top man votes
for Republican candidates as he
pleaseS and bragS about 1t, and then
puts two of them in his cabinet, and
the Senate acquiesces at the crack
OF the whip and obeys its masters
voice. It has been that way more
often than otherwise for seven years.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
Sanity for Every Day

While the Fourth OF july VIII DC
largely over when most readers see
this paper. certain suggestions Tor
safety that were handed out in ad-
vance will apply for any and every
day OF the year. Come tomorrow
and we shall read the usual tabula-
ton of automobile, fireworks and
other kinds of fatalities, and we go
on day after day refusing ever to
learn the lesson Of the highways.
Take it easy on the road by start
ing in time, and don't take chances
in passing. especially on curves or
hills. That is good for any day.
Don't overdo in exercise, eating or
exposure to the sun, was another of
the admonitionS for the Fourth, but
is Just as good for tomorrow and the
day after.
And listen to this one: II you swim,
don't 60 in alone or when overhead
ed: wait an hour after eating; know
the depth of the water: don't show
off or indulge in horSeplay.
II these appeals were needed, the
national accident toll would drop
precipitately and refuse to rise again.
But we are a headstrong people. We
won't listen to sound advice. And
we pay the consequences.
Americans run cold chillS UP and
down their spine when German
bombers wipe out a hundred or so
civilians in defenselesS cities. But
they experience merely the batting
of an eye when three to five hundred
lose their lives in the United States
on Independence Day, Christmas or
other national holidays.
What fools we mortalS be.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
Major Fight Apparently
Taking Place: at Port of Gran
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tagne, sister ship Of the Provence,
was blown up when it hit 4 NINE
DNB said. while attempting to run
the British gauntlet.
The French battleship Strasbourg
succeeded in fighting her way out
to the open Mediterranean waters
along with five flotilla leaders, a
number of torpedo boats and sub
marines.
The Petain government also COM
manded French WarShipS to stop all
British merchantmen encountered
on the high seas.
This order was not explained, bu'
if ''inspired' by German authorities
in control of France. it would be a
contradiction Of Germanys arms
tice pledge not to use the French
navy against Britain.
In Berlin, authorized nazis said
Adolf Hitler had given the French
navy "permiSsion" to do anything II
pleases against the British fleet.
Among British units engaged in
the Oran battle. it was reported, were
three battleships, an aircraft carrier,
three cruisers, and number OF
smaller vessels.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
HENDERSON, IN C0 DAILY DISPATCH THURSDAY, JULY a. 1910
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED Fl. MAY

|. What three North Carolina coun-
ties are named for Presidents of the
United States?
> Who was the North Carolinian
elected attorney general Of Tennes-
see in 1886:
3. When did Governor Daniel l.
Russell serve 4 term in congress?
t. How many farms Of over l,0OC
acres each does North Carolina have?
). How many executive offices
were created by the constitution OF
1868?
g. Who was the CasWell county
native chosen by the Confedcracy as
confidential agent to Canada?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
America Is Born

Here we are at another American
Independence Day. And what day
il is. Never before III the century
and 4 halt since the nation WAS born
his there been another birthday o.
our country quite like this one.
Glance back through the long de-
caccS and centuries, rs il seems, to
lndependcncc Day 1899. Except for
the deSuItury war in China, the
world WAS at peace, or comparative
" 50. Did any year ago today. III
their widest fears and imaginatlonS.
dream Of the horror. the dread, the
anxiety that grip mankind now,
lust mere SGT lays distant? Dlo
even the perpetrator Of the world
miSerieS conceive in his mind tn
tragedy that has Stalked the earth II
the past four or five months?
For America. rs for others, 1t Is !;
new world. even if 4 worse one
Slowly but surely we are getting tins
idea through our heads that life from.
here on. at least for some years, is It
be different. Demands that will b,
made upon all OF us to assure OF
future and existence will call 10:
Self-denial and sacrifice.
America was born i'll strife and il
the shedding of blood. II the tutur.
should bring back vivid memories o.
Implications of the earlier era. it Will
be but 4 likeness Of our birth as a
nation. The only puzzle about it Is
as to how the present generation WI!
react: whether it will prove ltSel
worthy or capable Of the hcrltag
that has come down to us through
the years.
On this independence Day, citizens
of the United States should take stock
not alone of THEN country but OF
themselves as individuals. Can We
take it and come through to survive
as did the founding fathers? If VIC
shall prove ourselves worthy Of the
trust. no power this side Of heaven
can wreSt from lis this land that we
possess. II we shall be unwilling t.
preserve intact, with all its abund-
ance and its possibilities, the ccun-
try bequeathed to us by sturdy race
that established it. our destiny will
be decreed in our actions, and the
blessings of kindly Providence will
pass from our grasp.
Ours is the task to hold high the
torch of justice and freedom that
came to this generation without hard
ship and sacrifice Of its own. Months
that are croWding closer and closer
hold the answer as to whether or
not the vision still is with us. It will
be a spiritual victory, if victory it l.
at all.
We need a new birth of freedom,
and this natal day of the greatest,
the best. the most powerful nation
the world has seen is an appropriate
time to think of these things.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
5-lO-2O-25 Years
Ago
(Taken from Daily
Dispatch Files)
July 4, 1885.

independence Day was observed
here today in manner somewhat
more elaborate than has been the
custom for years, but the customary
cessation of business marked the day.
A program of athletic events, a
barbecue were arranged for, includ-
ing morning and afternoon baseball
games between Henderson and OK
Inl,d tGamS.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
July 4, 1880.

Blasted in eternal granite, the
most massive monument in the his
tory of worlds art was to be I'M
yelled today in the heart Of the Black
Hills where Gutzon Borglum has car
ved the mead of George Washington
as the part of Mount Rushmore Ma
t!onal MemOrlai, IN South Dakota.
Golf players can qualify now for
the golf tournament at the Vest
Pocket Golf Club, on Orange street.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
July 4, 1920.

The first of the outdoor meetings
of the churches Of the city in the us
ual summer services will be held to-
morrow evening at 7 o'clock al
Liberty Park. The meeting will be
of patriotic nature, because Of In
dependence Day, and Rev. l. w
Hughes will be the speaker.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
.JuIy /, 1915,

Miss Sallic Charles Cheatham is
giving house party at her home on
William street.
Miss Florence Beck, who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore and
Richmond, has returned home.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
ANSWERS TO
FEN QUESTIONS
Sec BGck Page

|. Haley.
,. Old Glory and The Stars and
Stripes.
3. They emit a. bright light during
their passage.
t. Waterloo.
5. Author.
6. George Cardinal Mundclein.
7. Fear of closed rooms.
8. FloWerheads.
9. Giuseppe Verdi.
10. Hurricane.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

The teaching of the Sermon on
the Mount asserts that in righteous
ness, which is inward and Of the
very being of man, the motive de-
cides the moral worth OF the action.
The English, Scots and Scotch
Irish (Scots by blood), have been the
great pioneers of new territories.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

a midcllc-or-thc-ruad policy is adj
vocatcd. But in this day and age,
that's Il policy safe only for trucks
and lOO-tun tanks.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
Commissioner Scott Stresses
Importance To Agriculture
OF Federal Marketing Bill

mers and the orderly marketing OF
our produce are among the essen
tials of balanced program Of ma
tional Defense
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
Fourth of July.

And the Lord said unto Moses
Wherefore crie>t thou unto me:
seak unto the children OF Israel thai
they 90 IorWard-EXOdu$ l4:lo.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

FACTORY TRAINED TYPEWRIT-
err, adding machine and cash regis
ter expert Is now connected with
us. All work fully guaranteed
Prices reasonable. Relief machines
furnished free. Estimates gladly
FURNISHED on any repair work. al
lords Printing and Office Supply
Company. tueS-lfi-u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

Germany. Italy, Russia and Japan
the four countries with the BOARD
ing-houSe reach.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

A SMART NEW IiAlk-DC' OK ANY
of ulm other beauty SERVICES ".li
do wonders for your appearance.
Phone 2uU for appointment. Bird
gers Beauty Shop. J-U
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

GLADIOLUS BLOOMS, PICAHUg
and Flaming Sword, for sale 55l
dozen. 10000 bulbs planted. II. L
Pulley, U. S. No. l, at Tar River.
2-3t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

PHONE 33 FOR TEXOLITE PAINT
1t dries in one hour, covers Goo 10
8UO square 1ect. Ii comes IN Deayi.-
Iul unls. See color card. AlcN S
Watkins. I'll
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04
All keyed ads are strictly con-
fidential. Please do not call
the office for their identity
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor Of
the estate of George w. Hunt, dc
ceased, this is notify all persons hay
ing claims against the estate of SAID
deceased to exhibit them to the I'M
dersigned at Henderson. N. C.. on
or before the goth day Of June, 1874,
or this notice will be plead in bar
Of their recovery.
This the goth day of June, 1870.
CITIZENS BANK G. TRUST CO.,
Executor Of the Estate of
George w. Hunt.
20-27-4-1 1925
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

PEAS! PEAS! CLAY MINED
peas, SLIGO per bushel. Come
to Dickson's, 123 Homer st.,
Phone $50. 3-4ti.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

WE REBUILD AND RENOVATE
old mattresses of all kinds. Prices
very reasonable. Sure-Rcst Mat
trcss Co., Youngsville, N. c. Phone
314O. 3-4ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-04

LARGEST AND OLDEST lNSULh-
ton manufacturer wants salesman
local territory. Thousands OF salts
fled customers throughout n. {.
Experience unnecessary. Training
before starting. Car, good cduca-
ton, honesty, hard work, good re-
putation necessary. Age Is 10 %,
married. Very high type house Ia
house selling, averaging $4,000 10
$4,000 yearly. Commission only.
Give references, past ten years his
tory in reply. Reply Box 1928. RAJ
leigh. 4-3u