davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-03-12

The Western disturbance is now moving
slowly eastward over New Mexico, Okla
homa and Texas. Clayton, N Mex, 1,0O3.7
millibars 90 "a inches), and Del Rio. Tex,
1,0O4.4 millibars (29 Sc irchesl This dis
turbance has caused precipitation over
practically all sections from the Rocky
Mountain region eastward to the upper Mis-
sissippi and lower Ohio Valleys. the South
ern Appalachian region, the Carolnas and
Georgia. The rainfall was heavy in Ten
nessee and portions Of the adjacent States,
Greenwood. Miss. reporting the greatest
amount, go inches. Pressure remains low
over the ocean east Of New England: High
pressure prevails over the Pacific States
and the Plateau region and from Montana
and wyoming eastward to New York and
New Ensland and thence southwark to the
West Indies, Sault Ste Marie, Mich. L.
oa6.2 mil.ibars t30.6O inches, and Rose
burg. OreE. 1.0eS1 millibars t30.36
inohes. The weather continues cold over
the North Atlantic and Middle Atlantic
States and i: has become colder over the
Ear Western States and the Northern Plains
states. Somewhat warmer weather is re-
ported over the South Atlantic States.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Maryland Income Tax
Short Of Estimate
Bv the Associated Press

Bv the Associated Press
ANNAPOLIS, Md, March IA
Marylands new income tax today
was running about $6,000OOO short
of estimated returns, with Friday
the deadline for payments.
To make ends meet and keep Gov.
OConor's biennial budget in bal
ance, the levy must produce s8,OOO,-
600. An estimated $4,000, 900 has
been collected so far. Individual
returns, expected to yield 81, $50 900.
have contributed about $1,000, 900.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
New Jersey Racing Bill
Sent 10 Governor

BY the Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., March 12.-
Only Gov. A. Harry Moore's sigma
ture was needed today to make law
a horse racing and pari-mutuel
control bill authorizing a four-man
bipartisan commission to control
turf activities in New Jersey.
An eight-month wrangle which
split both houses of the Republican,
controlled Legislature into bitter
factions ended in the Senate last
night with passage of the measure,
II to Z.
Five minority Democratic Sena-
tors joined seven Republicans to
give approval to Republican AS
semblyman Vincent s. Haneman's
bill. which passed the House three
weeks ago.
The return of horse racing after
lapse of so years was approved by
the electorate In a constitutional
referendum on June 40, 1899.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Congress in Brief
TO-DAY.

Senate:
Resumes debate on Hatch Act
amendments after acting on $92,-
769, ,021 deficiency appropriation.
Judiciary Subcommittee resumes
hearings on anti-lynching bill.
Commerce Committee considers
recommendation for changes in
census questions.
House:
Starts debate on 1854 0OO, 900 naval
expansion bill.
Census Committee resumes hear
ings on congressional reapportion-
ment.
Agriculture Committee studies bill
to revamp farm credit structure.
Special subcommittee of District
Committee resumes liquor investiea- =
ton.
Reorganization Subcommittee OF
District Committee begins prepara-
ton of legislation to revamp NUM-
cipal government.
TOMORROW.
Senate:
Continues consideration of Hatch
bill.
District Committee considers fair
trade bill, 1890 am
Foreign Relations Committee con-
siders Polish relief and other mat
ters, 1890 am.
Judiciary Committee considers
anti-lynching bill, 10:30 am.
Banking and Currency Commit
tee. general business, 1890 an.
House:
Continues debate on naval expan-
sion bill.
Judiciary Committee resumes
hearings on bills to amend law re-
lating to purchase of supplies and
making Of contracts by the Federal
Government. 10 am.
Special subcommittee of District
Committee resumes liquor investiga-
ton. 10 am.
Appropriations Subcommittee re-
sumes hearings on District supply
bill. 10 Am.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Weather Report
{ Furnished by the Unit,


District of Coumba-Snow
cold
rising temperature increasing northeast
Maryland-Snow
tomorrow morning. quite cold tonight
Virginia in south and rain seet
portion tonight tomorrow quite cold
Vrgna-Ran in south o.
north tonight
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Republicans Reject
Hoffman Labor Move

BY the Associated Press.
Representative Hoffman, Repub-
ncan, of Michigan asked q confer
ence of House Republicans yesterday
to sign his petition to force early
House action on pending amend
ments to the Wagner Labor Act.
The conference, however, took no
action. Minority Leader Martin in
formed newsmen that any action
would have been premature.
Evening star., 1940-03-12

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?-You may we'll get
in on the ground floor regards criticism of this Scent
Pony Express Anniversary postage stamp that will be placed
sale at ST. Joseph Mo, April g. In date experts
have found fault with everything about from the
hooves to It's noss And the patests expected
up the war No prizes have been offered discovery
discrepancies, however
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Named Reserve Officers

The War Department announced
yesterday that Is Virginians had
accepted appointments as officers in
the Army Reserve, according to an
Associated Press dispatch. They
included Ernest Matthew Culligan,
4307 Second road North, Arlington,
first lieutenant, Field Artillery Re-
serve, and John Kenny Cunning
ham. Fort Myer, first lieutenant,
Cavalry Reserve.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today
Hiehest. 80. 3:45 pm. yesterday. Year
ago, Al
Lowest. 81. 2 am today Year ago. 49,
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. "a, on February 12.
Lowest. z. on January 20.
Humidity fer Last "a Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon todayD
Hikhert, 80 per cent, at 2 an today.
Lowest, % per cent. at pm. yesterday.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers cloudy
at Great Falls today.
Tide Tables.
Diminished By United States Coast and
Geodet!c Survey
To-day Tomorrow
High -- 1922 am. 1910 am.
Low --- 4:30 am. Sol m
High ----- 1923 .. m. ii .0S p. m.
Low ------------ o.UZ y m. o.3I pm.
The Sun ana Moon.
Rises. Sets.
sun. today RoS Hls
sun tomorrow 6:o4 R:I3
Moon. today S;03 am 9:4l pm
Automobile lights must be turned on one
half hour After sunset.
Evening star., 1940-03-12

Over 10000 people are now en-
ployed in Northern Ireland's linen
industry.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
PrecipitAtion.

Monthly precipitation in inches In the
Capital tcurrent month to date)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

in the payment of the note secured
by said deed Of trust and demand
having been made on the under
signed Trustee by the holder of the
note thereby secured, the under
signed will offer for sale to the
highest bidder for cash. at the Court
House door in Wilmington, North
Carolina, on Friday. the 18th day
of May, 1910, at ~ o'clock noon, the
piece or parcel of land situate, ly-
ing and being in the City Of Will
mington, County of New Hanover.
State of North Carolina, described
as follows:
BEGINNING in the Western line
of Thirteenth Street at a point SO
feet South of the Southern line of
,Meares Street, and runs thence
Westwardly parallel with Meares
Street 166 feet; thence Southwardly
parallel with Thirteenth Street 80
feet; thence Eastwardly parallel with
Meares Street 165 feet to the West
ern line Of Thirteenth Street; thence
Northwardly along the Western line
of Thirteenth Street 33 feet to the
point of beginning, same being part
of Lot Q, Block IA, according to the
official plan Of the City of Whining
ton.
Dated and posted the 18th day Of
April, 1910.
K. O. BURGWIN, Trustee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
Two Cases Against Watson
Are Continued By Court

Bond on each count against Pal
mer Watson, charged with breaking
and entering with intent to commit
a felony, and assault on a female,
was set at 5000 in recorders court
yesterday morning, when his pre-
liminary hearing was continued I'M
til Friday.
According to police, Watson broke
into the house of Aaron McGill, 1905
Miller street, Monday night. fired
a pistol at several persons in the
house, and struck Eliza Jane Wat
son with his fist.
Harrell Arthur, Route 2, Whining
ton, was fined $50 and costs on
charges of operating an automobile
while intoxicated, damaging person
al property, and not having an OPP
orators license.
Johnnie Andrews, SIS Mercer ave
nue., was fined $500 and costs fol-
aiding and abetting in the same
case. Officers said that it was An
drews' second offense.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
EPISCOPAL MEET
SETS new BUDGET
Other Business Matters Are
Transacted At Annual Gath
ering In Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, May t. Up "A
full program of business and devo-
tional services opened the 124th an
nual session of the Episcopal Diocese
of North Carolina today at St. Peters
church here.
The days activity got underway
at 1880 a. m, with a Holy Commun-
ion service and ended with a devo-
tional service at which Bishop Ed
win A. Penick preached.
At morning and afternoon bust
ness sessions a wide range of sub
| jects was considered.
The convention adopted a church
program budget of $64,170.90 for 1941
and a church maintenance budget
of SIG, 792.5O.
A vote of thanks was given the
Rev. Ralph B. Colt of Greensboro,
retiring treasurer of the church pen
sion fund and the Raleigh branch of
the Security National bank was chos-
en- treasurer of the fund for 1941,
The Rev. Alfred S. Lawrence of
Chapel Hill was elected convention
secretary and he appointed the Rev.
Dan W. Allen of Lexington assist
ant secretary.
Bishop Penick read his annual re-
port and announced that the Rev
Manly Whisnant of Belhaven had
been made superintendent of the
Thompson orphanage here succeed
ing the Rev. William H. Wheeler,
resigned, who will continue as rector
of the orphanage chapel.
The Rev. Davis w. Yates, secre-
tary, read the executive councils
report and the Rev. j. D. Beckwlth
Of Hillsboro read the report of the
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
r TO PUBLIC

All advertising appearing in these
columns is for reputable and reli'
able concerns. so fa4 as we can
ascertain from a careful investlga-
ton.
is our intention. however. to
see that every firm that uses these
columns is required to live up to
their obligations. Therefore. should
YOU reply to any advertisement on
this page and services are not rem
dered as advertised. The Star News
wants to know 1t.
The U. S. postal regulations are
very strict in such matters as such
an act would be misuse of the U. 5.
mail and the Star-News will see
that any attempt to defraud Is
promptly handled by the P. O. de-
partment.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
Col. Walbach Inspects
Georgia Guard Units

Lieut.. Col. James deb. Walbach.
instructor in coast artillery. North
Carolina national guard, is in Geor-
gia this week conducting official
federal government inspections OF
the 214th anti.aircraft regiment and
coast artillery units there.
Lieut.. Col. Walbach plans to con-
duct inspections Of anti-aircraft and
coastal artillery units of the Geor-
eia national guard, at Savannah,
Athens, Atlanta, Marietta, and Au'
gusta before returning to Whining
ton on Nav 81.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
PROBE ASKED

NEW YORK, May 7.-OP-An i'll
vestigation to determine the aso
for many suicides in the police de-
partment was demanded today in
city council. There have been "a
in the last six years. Walter r.
Hart, Brooklyn democrat, urged APP
pointment of 4 committee of five to
study the police department and the
causes for the mental unrest" and
general "jittery" condition Of the
rank and file.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
Sunday Movies Debated
At Open Forum Meeting

The Youths Open Forum held its
weekly meeting Monday night at the
Y. M. C. A., with the discussion in
the form Of a debate. Resolved:
That Wilmington Should Have Sun
dav Movies" Joe Freedland, chair
man, presided.
The affirmative was upheld by
Simpkins, with Elizabeth
Goldberg arguing the negative. Fol
lowing the debate, others who at
tended the meeting discussed the
question.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

committee on faith and order on the
concordat of the organic union of the
churches in the United States.
1t was explained that $9,O21.93 of
the church program budget would
come from endowments, leaving $685.
1887 to be raised by quotas and
that $15,S56.05 of the maintenance
fund would be raised by quotas and
$936.45 would come from endow-
ments.
A Holy Communion service at 1880
a. m. will launch tomorrow's pro-
gram. The convention will adjourn
at the end of the afternoon session.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
BIG STILL CAPTURED

MT. AIRY, May 7.-LP)-Sherlff
H. S. Boyd and eight deputies cap
tured a three-unit moonshine liquor
distillery near the Surry- Wilkes
county line in full operation, 10000
gallons of beer, 1876 gallons of white
LIQUOR, hundreds Of five-gallon cans
and a truck. Boyd said it was the
fifth in three days of raids and was
the largest on record.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
NOTICE

Having this day qualified as Ex-
ecutor of the Last Will and Tesla
ment of Anna l.. ]. Faison, deceased
this is to notify all persons having
claims against said Estate to present
the same to the undersigned on OF
before the oath day of April, 194l,
or this notice will be plead in bar of
their recovery; all persons indebted
to said Estate will please make I'M
mediate payment.
This 23rd day Of April, 1910.
JOHN F. DEVINE. Executor Of
the Last Will and Testament of
Anna L. j. Faison, deceased.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
RECORD FLIGHT

LONDON, May 7.-R)-A 2,OOO-
mile flight from Scotland to Narvik,
Norway, and back was reported to-
day by a New Zealand pilot with
the British air force. British au-
thorities expressed belief this was
the longest reconnaissance Of the
war. The IA 1-2-hour trip was made
in a stock model Wellington bomber
which was not equipped with an au-
tomatic pilot.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
THE KILLER SPEAKS


unless Strickland is still missing,
in which case the inquest may be
delayed, Coroner Silver says"
The paper trembled in front of
my eyes. l shut them, breathing
heavily. Yes, it looked bad for me
very bad. The police had found
my knife. They believed l had fled.
Ito Be Continued
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
Vacancy Is A Liability Convert 1t Into An Asset Rent With Want Ads
The Wilmington Star
classified RATES

-,aeefried ads inserted in both
All u;lmington News and The Viii.
the Morning Star. Insertion Of
nIns uiIl be on same day or evening
aas next morning. except W n
and Insertion is Saturday morning.
flrs' aecond insertion will run Mon.
then News. No classified ads sold
"a, one pa per only.
for QUE rLAssIFIED RATES
.noa rate ---- 15c per line
Three time rate ------- lac per me
eevep time rate ------ !Sc per me
~ time rate ------ ioo yer i.ne
On time rate ------- OF pei uh
~ advertisements taken for less
.bsn As cents.
than ordered for a special number
Az, and stopped before expira'
o. will only be charged for the
lun ober of times the ad appeared
nutl enlistment made at the rate
sa snecial rate OF yearly advertising
unon request.
up Charged ads will be received by
.,onbone if advertisers name is
us.ed in telephone directory. and
lsl will be sent next day.
count five average Woros to the
ip AZ discontinuances should be
Ida in person at The Star-News
nfs1ce. or if by telephone. must be
oonfirmed by letter.
'0 Al ads are restricted to their
aver Classification and to the reg
ilsr sTAR.NEWs style Of type.
u'a T,rors in advertisements should
renorted Immediately. The Star
Naws will not be responsible for
~ than one incorrect insertion.
NJ al taken for less than basis OF
~ rards Of thanks charged for at
,ote of Is cents per line. Count tive
average words to the line.
charge of $500 is made for pub
rsbed In Memoriam" and resolu'
tons.
The Star-News assumes no re-
snopsibility for any advertisement
MT handled or inserted as directed
event to publish or republish after
Classified Ads in the column may
bA nIaced until 9 p. m. for the next
davts paper All classified Dis
Nav cory must be in the office by
MAIN OFFICE PHONE
1900
Ask For Ad-Taker.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
COLLIER SUNK

LONDON, May 7.-OP-A Reuters
(British) news agency dispatch from
Dunquerque, France, reported to-
night that the British Collier Brigh-
ton, $3.50 tons, was sunk off that
port following an explosion. Ten Of
the crew of "a we're injured in the
blast, but all we're saved.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
$50 Legal

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA:
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER:
Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in a certain deed
of trust executed by Charlie Israel
and wife, Hazel Israel, to K. O.
Burgwin, Trustee, on the 18th day of
September, 1897, and recorded in the
office of the Register Of Deeds OF
New Hanover County in Book 276,
Page. Sc, default having been made
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

WE DOCTOR ALL RADIO TROU-
bles. Radio Service Co., 20S Prin'
cess ST.. Phone 1913. Sound Sys'
TENS for rent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

THOMPSON BICYCLE SHOP, 702
Castle st. Radio and Bicycle,
Sales and Service. Call 939, quick
delivery service.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
IN PORT
Steamer
INWARD BOUND

Suwied, 2,027 tons, from Calves
ton via Fernandina with cargo of
sulphur, cargo to Heide and COM
pany, agents, and vessel to master.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
Shipping News
CLEARED AND L
Cutter

Modoc, U. s. coast guard cutter,
routine cruise off the coast.
Yacht
Semloh, $50 tons, for New York,
after undergoing overhauling on
Stone railway.
IN PORT
Steamer
Pollenzo, 1897 tons, loading part
cargo of scrap iron, Cape Fear Ship
ping company, agents.
Barge
Nanticoke loading cargo of lumber
at the ]. Herbert Bate Lumber COM
pany.
Dredge
Henry Bacon, U. S. army engi-
neers dredge, dredging in the intra-
coastal waterway.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

FOR QUICK RENTAL RESULTS,
List Your Vacancies in the Want
Ads. Phone 2800-Cost Small.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

Service. Come in and hear the
famous Hallicrafters receivers.
Luke French, Phone 1852, 1904
Market street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

WHEELING SUPER CHANNEL
drain Roofing has no equal in
Economy and Performance. Call
Becker's, 50, for further informa-
ton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

WANTED - LOT AT WRIGHTS-
Vile Beach or Carolina Beach, also
cottage. Will deal with owners
only. Price must be right for cash.
P. o. Box 1873, Carolina Beach,
N. G..
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

LUMBER Is OUR BUSINESS, so
let us estimate and. quote on your
requirements. Cape Fear Lumber
Co., Phone $40.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

w HATE Err YOU NEED IN
Builders Supplies, we have it Ev.
cry order receives courteous.
prompt attention..
e. w. GODWIN'S SONS, PHONE 562
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
l36 Poultry
80 Radio and Repairs

SHACKLEFORD'S RADIO SERV-
ice. Any make any model, Bird
and Grace. Phone 2709. (Com-
mercial Frigidaire Dealer).
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

GENASCO SLAM TEST ROOFING
Is Beautiful
Durable Economical
Best by Test. Hanover Iron Works
1C9 Nc. Water st. Phone 609
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08
Wanted

WANTED LARGE CLEAN RAGS
to bring to Press Room, Star-News,
MurchiSOn Bids,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-08

DISTRIBUTORS INsELBRIC AND
Brix j t e Insulation. Estimates.
American Home Improvement Co.
120 Market St., Phone 1866.
Smyrna times., 1940-09-26

Mr.. Roland r. Reynolds, Jr., was
a Wilmington visitor recently.
Mr.. John w. Guessford visited
the New York Worlds Fair last
week.
Mrs. Mary L. Joiner entertained
Mrs. Ella Burton, of Wilmington,
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donohue and
Eva Barry, also Mrs. Laura ID.
Fisher, of Philadelphia, Pa, visited
their mother, Mrs. Richard z. Don
oboe last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George VanHorn
and family spent a recent visit
with his sister, Mrs. Charles Ford
and Mr.. Ford, of Clayton
Mr.. Clarence Schwatka, Sr.,
moved last week to the house on
South street, recently vacated by
Mr.. ]. c. Hutchinson, Jr, and fam
lily.
Private Robert Stant, of Fort
Monmouth, N. J., visited his rela-
tives and friends here the past
weekend.
Smyrna times., 1940-09-26
STATE CAPITAL
NEWS BUDGET
Personal Items and Social
Mention About Dover Folks
and Their D0ings
PARTIES OF THE WEEK

Dover, Sept. 25-Mr. and Mrs.
James Somerville have returned
from their wedding trip and are
spending several weeks with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam ]. Ward, before going to
Brooklyn to make their home.
Mrs. Somerville was Miss Betty
Ward before her recent marriage.
Her sister, Miss Isabella Ward, left
on Sunday to attend the School of
Drama at Pasadena, Calf.
Mr.. G. Norman Acker has re-
turned from st. Louis. His daugh-
ter, Miss Jane Acker, has accepted
a position with the Philadelphia
Electric Company
Mrs. Aubrey A Davis was host
ess to the members of the Monday
night Bridge Club at her home.
George Wilson, son of Mrs.
Wharton Wilson, has entered West
ern Maryland College, Westminster,
Md.
Elbert Massey and Bard fischer
have left to enter the University
of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Miss Dorothy Rupert has re-
turned from California and Ari-
zona. Miss Helen Wilson, who ac-
companied her west, will come
from Arizona later to join her.
Miss Ruth Simon left Sunday
for Ithaca, N. Y, TO take up her
junior year studies at Cornell Uni
versity.
Leonard Mason has gone to Phil
adelphia to enter Temple Univer-
sity.
Mrs. Stanley Worden and chill
dren, Victoria and Stanley, Jr., oc-
cupied "Bagatelle," the summer
home of Mrs. Henry Ridgely, over
the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Rollin Zane have
Smyrna times., 1940-09-26
KENTON NEWS
NOTES OF WEEK
Personal Mention and Social
Items and Other Parties
Reported About Town
COMMUNITY INTEREST

Kenton, Sept. 25 - Mrs. Ella
Poore has moved to Clayton to
make her home with Mrs. Marker
who has a nursing home.
MIR. and Mrs. D. c. Davis enter
tanned company on Friday.
Mr.. S. G. Walker and family
spent the weekend at Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hodgson
and son, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hoffecker.
Mrs. Addie G. Arthurs, Mrs. j.
d. Crossley and daughter Carolyn,
spent Sunday with Mrs. John Titus.
Mr.. John Jacobs entertained his
nephew, Mr.. Will Jacobs and wife
on Sunday
Miss Ethel Carey of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with her moth
er and sister.
Miss Anna Windall Davis of
Wilmington, is spending this week
with hr parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
bert DAVIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jenson
and children, spent Sunday in Phil
adelphia, Pa.
Mrs. James Cook of Dover, was
in town on Monday.
A chicken and waffle supper is
being planned to be held in base
ment of Kenton Church on Friday,
October 18th.
Miss Anita Cook, who graduated
from Smyrna High School last
June, has accepted a position in
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore,
Pa.
Mr.. Francis Graham, who has
been in camp at Canyon, Oregon,
for the past year, has returned.