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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
HOME GUARD

The proposal to form a home guard constab-
ulary of ex-service men for special duties,
should the national guard be called away from
Wilmington, deserves the moral support of
every citizen. In presenting the proposal aid
arranging a mass meeting at the courthouse
for next Friday night for organizational work,
WILBUR DosHER, commander of the American
Legion post, has taken a step which will be for
the benefit and security of all persons calling
Wilmington home.
If there is any complaint of the program as
first outlined, it lies in the fact that only form.
er service-men are potential members of the
new defense group. To be sure, these men
have the advantage over others lacking mill.
tary training or war experience, but there are
many additional men in Wilmington who want
to do something, to be a part of the defense
forces, despite this lack. Even men who were
too old for active duty in the last World war
still have the impulse to be helpful, and could
be used in many tasks connected with the
public welfare. They ought to have that chance.
Home defense is not all drilling and policing
and espionage. There must be commissary and
quartermaster units too. Provisioning is an
essential part of the job. Why can't the older
men be utilized in this work? Such an arrange
ment would leave the younger men free for
more strenuous performance.
The thought is recommended for considera-
tion by the mass meeting, when plans are being
drafted for a home guard.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
"A TWO-OCEAN NAVY

The foundation is at last laid for a two
ocean navy. May the laying of keels follow at
once!
With two bills introduced simultaneously in
the house and the senate authorizing construc.
ton of "a new warships, in addition to all now
under way or contracted for, it but remains for
ed States on its way to effective coastal de-.
tense.
The cost Of the new program will be 81. 200,
10000 spread over four years. This added to
what we have previously authorized for nation
al defense may seem tremendous, especially to
the Weak-spirited. but If it places the nation
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
AERO CLUB VISIT

Wilmington is we'll acquainted with Wrlghts-
Vile water carniyals and is keyed to enjoy the
next one scheduled for the approaching week
end. There will be the usual spectacular events.
But in addition, Wilmingtonians will find the
sky clouded with a%irplanes as the visit OF the
North North Carolina Aero club is timed SIM
ultaneously with the carnival, and many car
nival events have been arranged for the special
entertainment of the a%viators, who will be on
a three-day tour of the state. Their presence
will provide thrill no previous carnival has
offered.
This great armada of perhaps 300 planes will
be based at Bluethenthal airport. Its arrival
will be a sight to remember as long as life
lasts. Never has Wilmington seen so many
airplanes as will swing dow upon the field in
one group. If the vision creates some idea OF
the military emergency confronting the nation
and stimulates support for the defense program
upon which every right energy Of the people
must be concentrated, it will be more than a
mere entertainment feature.
These are civilian fiers. The planes are not
w%ar-type. But an association of ideas which
will connect planes and pilots with Allied in
adequacy in the air during these bitter months
in Europe is inevitable. Equally certain will
be the individual conclusion that America must
not be trapped by the same lack in any emer-
gency of the future. Thus the pleasure of see
ing such an aggregation of aircraft will be in
fltrated with thoughts of our own require
ments, and our own obligation to support the
government in its preparedness program, and
the occasion gain in significance as a result.
We will welcome the carnival and the special
guests in their planes, but we will also well
come the stirring thoughts of patriotism and
loyalty the coming of the fiers will inspire.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19

who leave school and enter the
labor market each year.
Those who register with their To-
cal public employment office be-
fore they go job hunting may be
given aptitude tests, if necessary,
to determine what their most con-
genial occupation is.
The %counselors examine their
school records, instruct them in
the best methods developed for
getting jobs and keeping them.
They are also contact men for en-
ployer and graduates, trying to
interest employers in hiring prom
Using but inexperienced youngsters.
If a young man wants to be an
aviator, for example. but cannot
pass the tests for flying cadets,
he may want to do ground work, or
aviation mechanics. If he does, the
counselor will advise him in which
kind of machine shop he can most
proitably serve his apprenticeship.
Another of the counselor's jobs
is to coordinate the work Of
schools with opportunities in the
labor market by pointing out the
kinds of vocational training
which will be most helpful to the
young job-seeker. Perhaps most
helpful are the counselor's tips to
the graduate on improving first
impressions.
Among the prescribed dos and
don'ts:
Say May I apply for a position
as a stenographer, salesperson,
comptometer operator, etc."
Be natural.
Tell specifically what skills and
experience you have. Suggest
that the employer give you a prac-
teal test.
Don't wear bright fingernail
polish.
Don't say "Are there any jobs
open here?"
Don't humble your name.
Don't think that because you do
not obtain a job after several trials
that you are a failure. l
NET: Selling Yourself, not
Your Diploma.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
WILL IT BE BLOCKADE?

IN a day that BODIES i'll for France one bit OF
l encouraging news comes out of that war
torn continent: Britain is reported to have
spirited part of the French navy out of the
present danger zone to help in her own de-
Tense. The news is unconfrmed, but if it is cor
rect England will have a better chance OF re-
sisting the German onslaught or in preventing
HITLER from establishing a blockade around the
islands than if she were compelled to fight on
without this help.
There has been some talk that the Nazis
will not Immediately proceed with an invasion
of the British Isles, but ring them with mines
and ships through which it would be impos-
sible for supplies to reach penetrate and SO
starve the population into surrender. This too
is uncon6rmed, but it contains the element OF
| FEASIBILITY. England, which is so largely de-
pendent upon the outside world in peace times,
is now even less able to support itself because
it's industries and civilian population are gear
ed for war.
1t is doubtful that England could survive a
blockade for more than three months. By re-
sorting to this measure, the Germans would be
able to bring England to its knees quite as eff
fectively as through a military campaign and
without the losses or destruction to both sides
a long battle would entail. While there is
nothing to choose between the consequences of
defeat in fighting or in being starved out, the
blockade would be a lesser evil during its life
time.
If it is a fact that a part of the French
feet has been salvaged, the British have a
slightly improved chance of keeping a blockade
under par. At the same time they will be able
to infict such heavy losses upon German forces
seeking to maintain it, or even to establish it,
that any later invasion by the Nazis would
have lost some of its power in advance.
1t is not possible, of course, to estimate Ger
many's full power at this time. The conquest
of France has been at a tremendous cost in
men and materials. 1t is not obvious that Ger
many is in condition to resume the terrible
pace it has maintained since the low coun-
tries were invaded, without time for recuper.
alton. But it is certain that H1TLER's next move
will be undertaken only when he knows that
his forces are ready to carry on with custom
airy speed and power. England has him topped
in but one attribute, the spirit of the people.
Whether this spirit can overturn his machines
and armor remains to be seen.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
CREDIT BODY
OPENS CONFERENCE
Efficient Operating Methods
Will Be Theme Of Ses-
sions AT Beach

Directors of six North Carolina
production associations
yesterday began a three-day con
ference at the Ocean Terrace hote.
at Wrightsville Beach. The confer
ence will continue through Thurs
day morning.
Efficient operating methods will
be the principal theme of the con
ference although other questions
of mutual interest to the associat.
ions will also be discussed. George
L. Griffith, vice president ant
treasurer of the Production Credit
Corporation of Columbia, led the
dicussion at the opening session
yesterday afternoon.
The Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Kin.
ston, Lumberton, Rocky Mount anc
Smithfield associations are repre-.
sented at the conference. The
secretaries of the associations are
also attending.
Homer Smith of the Production
Credit division of the Farm Credit
Administration at Washington;
Glenn R. Miller, secretary; George
N. Burnett, assistant treasurer:
John B. Mann, field representative
and Marshall Woodall, field &C.
countant of the Production Credit
Corporation of Columbia, a n d
Harold c. Booker, information
agent of the Farm Credit Admin
stration of Columbia, are also in
attendance.
Present from the various as.
sociations are:
Fayetteville: C. F. Culbreth, J.
A. Melvin, j. X. Hubbard, A. E.
Clark, c. L. Brady and c. l..
Beal.
Goldsboro: B. R. Lewis, D. G.
Cogdell, P. H. Barnes, j. c. o.:
Berry, D. O. Lancaster and II. "A.
Summons.
Kinston: Heber Worthington, e..
S. Hargett, D. w. Russell, Jr:, w.
Victor Venters and j. B. Pollock.
Lumberton: j. M. Butler, 9r.'
w. M. Oliver, j. B. McCallum, IT.,
A. B. Pate, j. c. Stansel ana
L. Nick. Parker. .
Rocky Mount: DR.. S. H. Croker
w. F. Woodruff. S. r. JENKINS,
M. F. Morgan, c. B. Walton ana
u. C. Vuck. ~
smithfield: M. c. Hooks, A. 1.
|Lasoter, R. r. Holt, j. N. Johnson,
Is. A. Lassiter and N. r. WILSON. n
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
QUOTATIONS.

You cannot keep anything precious in this
world unless you are willing to die for it.-Dean
Virginia Gildersleeve of Barnard college.
For the first time in our history We are &C.
tually trying to prepare for war before actual
ly becoming involved.-Chief of Staff Gen. George
C.. Marshall.
This government must necessarily insist that
European possessions in the western hemisphere
shall not become the subject Of barter or con-
quest between rival European powers.-Secre
tary of State Cordell Hull.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
Star-News Program

Consolidated Ci~ty-County Government
under Council Manager Administration
Public Port Terminals.
Perfected Truck and Berry Preserving
and Marketing Facilities.
Arena for Sports and Industrial
Shous,
Seaside Highuay from WraghtsvtHe
Beach to Bald Head Island.
Extension OF City Limits.
SJ-Foot Cape Fear River channel, ,1id-
er Turning Basin. aUith ship lanes into
industrial sites along Eastern bank
south OF Wilmington.
Paved Riuer Road 10 Southport. Dia
orion Plantation.
Development OF Pulp Wood Produc-
ton through s%ustained-y yield methods
throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
United. Industrial and Resort Pro-
msotiondl Agency. supported BY one.
countrywide tag.
Shipydrds and Drydock.
Negro Health Center for Southeastern
North Carolina. developed around the
Community Hospital.
adequate hospital facilities for ,ehites.
Junior High School.
Tobacco Warehouse for Export Buyers.
Development of native grape gro11in0
throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
Modern tuberculosis Sandtorium.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
Hollywood Sights And Sounds
By Robin Coons-

HOLLYWOOD, June 18.-Bette
Davis never will take any academy
awards for murder-her heart is
just not in it.
She spent a whole day at it and
still wasn't sold on homicide. All
she had to do was pump lead into
a fellow who had done her wrong.
Miss Davis was dressed, you
might say, to kill very femi-
nine and fragile in a long, foaty
lavender dinner gown, h only
costume jewelry her smoking,
blazing gat and the metallic CLINT
in her eye.
Toward the end of the day,
after some II takes" she was
plum tuckered out.
Miss Davis, to begin with, had
left no doubt as to her stand on
murder and firearms in general.
a." she admitted to Director
William Wyler, lam a Fourth Of
July girl-the kind who runs to
hide when the fireworks go off.
I'm scared to death of EN-"
The business at hand was the
opening sequence of The Letter.
The late Jeanne Eagels made a
highly successful talkie of it a de-
cade ago. The art department had
turned a whole stage into a tropical
rubber plantation, bathed in moon
light. There was no moon, but the
set dresers had plenty of paint.
They painted the brown earthern
floor with heavy black shadows,
infinitely careful that a palm tree
should not cast a shadow like a
rubber trees, and vice versa. They
Swallowed everything, the native
huts, the shrubs, the old oaken
bucket at the well. If the rubber
trees, automatically ringed and
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
MA Service, Ink.

lapped to yield from concealed
cans) a milky fluid, were really
magnolias that certainly was not
the cameras business.
The camera on a boom covered
most of the set for the atmospheric.
sinister beginning. 1t opened with
a shot of the flowing rubber,
withdrew to peek into a native hl.
or two, paused briefly at a white
cockatoo (Which said ''Oh, hello
the first time and sent them back
for a new START and then panned
to the closed door of the big hatcn-
roof house.
As the camera approached, m'
seen, Miss DIS first shot rang out,
The door opened, and the mar who
done her wrong David Newell
staggered out, followed by One
Gun Davis. He staggered to the
porch column, leaned against ii,
received five more shots in QUICK
succession, and fell down face tlESt
in the gravel walk-out Of the
scene, out of the picture.
Somewhere between the first and
twelfth takes of this intimate
gun-play, MIR. Newell had TO DC
reprieved briefly to have his slde'
and chest tapped for strained mus
cles, but he kept on dying braVeF
as bravely as Miss D kept Oh
shooting. Miss D, who doesn't ag
prove of murder anyway, hsu
some little trouble acting like all
imprisoned killer. Once she cfiea'
with bravado, 'I'm beginning "
enjoy this" 1t didn't SOUND con-
vincing. But Miss D is an aclres''
and Art won out over Fear
Mr.. Newell, somewhat olu4sva
at the end of the day, SAID II
is a pleasure to fall Tor A''I
Davis"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
AUSTRALIANS POSSIBILITIES

In event of a German victory over Great
and people of the British Isles? The question is
in many minds both in England and abroad.
Neither government nor people could remain
at nome as a vassal outpost Of the Berlin re.
they go to knit up the tattered fabric of their
national existence?
Ihere has been much speculation that the
London government, the royal family, and such
OF the royal navy as could be salvaged would
speed to Canada and there continue the war
against Hitler or, if that is impossible, seek
a new life far from Europe. Canada has many
advantages which could be utilized, but because
OF its northern exposure and severe winters if
Is questionable if the English people could ever
feel at home or in large numbers earn a liveli.
mood within its borders.
Ihere is, in the British Empire, another
great possession, however, which seems to offer
conditions more nearly resembling those the
Hngilsh people are accustomed to and where
Ine natural resources would afford ample sun.
port Tor many millions of people. This is Aus
tralla' the tremendous island between the In.
dian and the Pacific oceans, rich in commodi
ties and minerals and whose people live in the
English manner.
Australia is half in the south temperate and
aal1 IN the torrid zones. It grows great crops
OF wheat and other cereal and vegetable neces.
sites OF modern life. 1t has rich gold and silver
ana zlnc' copper, tin, lead, anthony, mercury
ana Dlumbego deposits. Precious stones abound,
garnets, rubies, topaz, sapphires and even dia.
monds. There are large deposits of granite,
limestone marble and sandstone. At present
Australia has $4,000 manufacturing plans. And
it is one of Britain's most valuable life.lines.
What Britains choice will be is a matter
for the British to determine. But it would seem
that the nucleus of a new British empire could
find root most easily in this great island al
ready so closely associated with the British
idea and way Of living
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
United StatesM Must
Be On Alert For Horses

might become necessary 70 selo w.,
to a U. S. army outside the nalI0I,
boundaries. but emphasized ina,
was not referring to any poss''H "a
of an expeditionary force to l'
world.
ION the contrary" he said. Il an
unalterably opposed to the IL. ,,.,
our troops in Europe; and III No
view [ am merely suppoflIns #
policy of the commander'inFDN
our army and navy.
1T must be recognized ho"Ss Cd
that the United States Is Comm II
to a policy of hemisphere delels' di..
may become incumbent on US s.rs
patch troops to points MI
from Point Barrow to Terra A
Fuega. They will have 10
well-balanced diet" u,hers
He informed the institute N'. Da,ins
that they could help by pen ormy
new methods Of processii7 icing
food to reduce bulk and by e'V a,ner
a flexible, moisture-proof convert we're
for use if and when TIN ihlp0i
curtailed. ..+ion 10
Johnson also called atlen Invent
the question of why "onr rotal
is far in arrears" althoush Inv MIR.
appropriated for all mite. NOR.
bosses since 1880 was slightly
than $4,000, 900, 000. amount
Approximately half OF 'H@' .hs per.
he said, was used to pay no,ancs
sonnet. with the most OF lhe sbe.
,sed for food, clothing, traliln' s,niIaf
ter, maintenance, repair all"
items.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19

Vocational guild
ance, provided by
BOG cities in AZ
states and h g
District of Co.
lumbia is largely
cespo n S i b l e in
helping m a n y
school and
college graduates
find their S t
a n d tackle
them intelle gent
Ily. C o u n S e l is
given to a portion
of t h e 1,750,000
y o n 6 persons
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19

CHICAGO, June 1S-(P)-Assistan1
Secretary of War Louis Johnson de-
clared tonight that I'VE must be or
the alert" for Trojan horse
throughout the Western Henri
sphere
Explaining, by way of example
that the greatest danger to the Pan
anna Canal was not an attack by
land, sea or air, but sabotage from
Within" he stated:
I'VE must mobilize our resources
not only against enemies outside our
gates who may crash u geograph'
ical frontiers, but also against those
within our country who have abused
our hospitality or debased their
citizenship in an effort to destroy
our spiritual America. We must
guard against the instruments OF
disruption and revolution that have
smuggled themselves into the West
ern Hemisphere"
johnson, in a speech prepared Tor
the convention of the Institute OF
Food Technologists and for a broad
cast over the MBS network, asserted
that Preparedness must be achieved
at whatever cost is necessary He
added:
Extensive as Dur program may
oe\today, it might become but a drop
IN the bucket with what we may
nave to pay if we do not utilize our
brains, energy and resources toward
getting ready now"
johnson told his audience that it
Also the New Deal Export Com
and the New Deal Steam and
not Water Heating Company. On
ne other side of the ledger, how
9ver, it may be announced that
Manhattan sports the G. o. P. eat
a night hamburger stand not
ar from the Harlem River. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
Man bout
Manhattan
BY George Tucker

NEW YORK, June 18.-Clare
Maxwell, of Life magazine, and
Charles H. Babb, who deals in air
planes, are two of the best wing
shots in the country. They are also
clay pigeon experts, and they are
enthusiastic about the miniature
pigeon range on the midway at the
Worlds Fair. This range is similar
to a regular shooting gallery with
the exception that the automatic
22-rifes are munitioned with shells
that shoot a mustard seed pattern
of tiny lead pellets. The game is 8
shots for a quarter, and the NINA
ture pigeons. or discs, are sprung
from tiny traps beneath the coun-
ter where the shooters stand. 1t is
nothing for Maxwell or Babb TO
break SO of 100.
The story of Babb's proficiency
with guns is interesting because
he has only one hand. He has Of
fees at Glendale, Calf, and at the
LaGuardia Airport in New York.
Babb buys and sells old planes.
He is the man who acquired most
of the old Ford tri-motor jobs and
sold them to companies in South
America, where they are used to
transport lumber out of the h.
mountainous regions. One plane, al
one hour, can equal the work of a
heavy pack train in two weeks.
Maxwell is an editor who follows
the shooting seasons throughout the
country. He was telling me at din
ner the other night his plans for a
return to the duck paradises of
the Arkansas swamps this winter.
All arrangements have been made.
Last year he brought back a quota
of plump mallards from Arkansas,
by plane, and gave a magnificent
duck dinner for Charles Rochester,
Hotel Lexington managing direc-
tor; Babb, Jack Frye, TWA presi-
dent, and this correspondent.
The pigeon range at the Fair
isn't the only shooting gallery in
operation along the noisy midway.
Like those at Coney Island and at
other parks and pleasure resorts
throughout the metropolitan area,
they have taken on overtones OF
the war. They have brought them
selve up to the level of the head
lines.
This means that clay pipes and
ducks are being replaced by
swinging parachutists and air
planes.
Nov 'em Down" is the cry
around one remarkable stand,
where BIB machine-guns are in op-
Grafton. These machineguns are
operated by compressed air, and
you get so shots for a dime. The
fifty shots last about two seconds
You shoot at miniature planes sus-
pended from the ceiling by runner
strings. An interesting point about
these machine guns is that private
ownerhip is illegal. They are
available only for exhibitors and
shooting galleries. They are not
practical for private ownership be-
cause they are fed air by a
line similar to the free air" line
o your car at gasoline stations.
wnsn l was a kid BB-shot were
os they are cut from stee.
~ copper coated. The effect is
10 .ley are easy to follow with
ine.o,1 y., ana shooting these mach
a1lins gives the impression Of
"ae air with tracer bullets.
Manhatare 36 establishments in
the namn alone that have taken
these OF the New Deal, and
s+asS rom restaurants and
70 garages, neckwear
ana a dairy. There is J
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
TOP o. THE MORNING

Many q puzzle that a1e neuer could solve By
arguing it We argued all our lives, wiH groL
clear it ne Keep on praying. But unless we
pray it alrdys WiH remain a puzzle.
ThMst0n-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19

According to a recent 10
there are about 9OO,coo T. norkins
the United States haVHa M nm pop
meters have less than oV'O0'
ulation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-19
, JOBS for JUNE
GRADUATES
And Don'is
To Remember
In Job Hunting
BY BYRON
Chief of Employment Service,
Social Security Board

Jobs for 346, 376 persons under 81
were found by the local Offices Of
State employment services during
the last six, months of 1889.
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-20
NEW OFFICER ARRIVES FOR LADD FIELD

Captain John R. Copenhaver of the United States Army Med ical Corps was the latest addi- tion to the official staff at Fair banks Ladd Field.
 Captain Copenhaver took his place as flight surgeon for the air corps cold weather eXperi- mental station upon arrival from Anchorage aboard the BIO bomb CT stationed at Elmendorf Field.
 Also aboard the bomber was Major Harry L. Vitzthun, newly assigned signal officer for Elmen dorf Field.
 Both Captain Copenhaver and Major Vitzhun arrived in Alaska from previous posts in the deep south" few days ago. The Ladd Field medical officer was trans ferred from Kelly Field, Texas, and the Signal Corps man was last stationed at Maxwell Field, Alabama.