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many persons imagine. A consid-
erable force Of bombing planes, and
fighter planes to protect them,
would be needed. OF course . lucky
hit might disable Z lock gate, but
two gates, one in each channel
would have to be destroyed to stop
trafflc and then the operation would
have to be repeated when the spare
gates which are available had been
put In place.
All this means that an air attack
on the calan, Il it hopes for success,
must be in strength. It must be
launched from an aircraft carrier
or carriers, or from q land base with
In striking distance. Carriers can
not easily approach the canal unde-
tected, are very vulnerable, could
hardly hope to penetrate the Carib-
bean on one side, and would be an
enormous distance from any con-
ceivable base on the other (Pacifc)
side. A land air base would have
to be established In the territory OF
some Latin American state. Such q
base capable Of serving the number
OF aircraft needed for an attack on
the canal would be difficult to con-
ceal, and would itself be vulnerable
to attack by our long-range bombers,
once 1t was detected.
We are well enough served In this
part Of the world to render 1t i'm
probable that a large number OF
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bombing aircraft with al their per.
sonnel, fuel, bombs and supplies,
could be brought together ct any
point within striking distance Of the
canal, and We need not be informed
Of the fac through the closer rela-
tions we maintain with the canals
neighbors, the safer we shall be. But
improbable" and unlikely" are
dangerous words. They DO not imply
absolute security.
Warning Net Necessary.
Therefore, the canal must still be
Immediately defended against air
attack by anti-aircraft artillery and
by pursuit aviation. The elective
ness Of these weapons depends al
most altogether on the amount Of
warning they receive. This requires
q warning net, and the effectiveness
Of q warning net depends In turn,
very largely, on the distances Of its
outlying listening posts from the
point to be defended. II the canal
defenses could have . warning net
with outposts in the territory or is
land possessions Of neighboring
countries q glance at the map viii
be sunicient to indicate several suit
able locations) the canal would be
much safer. incidentally, the 600
miles which the President is said to
have mentioned Is Just about the
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limit Of the radius Of action OF
average bombers.
The Panama Canal is the key to
our whole naval strategy. Without
1t We would be compelled to main-
tain two fleets instead Of one. II It
were closed, our interest In one
ocean might be disastrously affected
before the fleet could get there from
the other. No precaution to assure
its safety can we afford to neglect.
It is regrettable In the last degree
that plans for the new set of locks
doubling the effort required for
successful air attack and practically
eliminating the chance of sabotage)
should not have been pushed on
more speedily, and that Congress
should have cut out the appropria-
ton for this purpose.
But free and assured interoceanic
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transit for our fleet Is 30 absolutely
vital to our security, that surely.
sooner or later, In addition to taking
every needful measure at Panama,
we must come to the making Of as
surance doubly sure by the construc-
ton Of second canal In Nicaragua.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Pigeon Suves Airmon

For saving the life Of Maj. J. J..
G. Venter, General Stan Ofncer
Of the South Africa Air Force, .
pigeon was buried with military
honors near Pretoria. When Maj.
Venter was a lieutenant he was sent
out to release three carrier pigeons
to test their homing ability. After
releasing Cwo birds Venter became
lost many miles from headquarters.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Washington's 66 pedestrian fatah-
ties during 1889 helped contribute to
the approximately n,2oe pedestrians
who were killed In motor vehicle
accidents throughout the country
last year.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Washington's 66 pedestrian fataD-
ties during 1889 helped contribute to
the approximately 1920 pedestrians
who were killed In motor vehicle
accidents throughout the country
last year.
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He released the third ana followed
1t In his plane to camp. The bird
became . hero and eventually ate
itself to death.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Miss Mavls Hester
Honored at Party

Miss MaviS Hester, bride-eleCt Of
this month. was honored at lovely
party at the home of Miss Mary V.
White Thursday evening.
Guests were invited into the
spacious living-room which was
beautifully decorated with Christmas
greens ard red candles.
Several games and contests were
enjoyed during the evening, and
prizes were presented % the bride
elect. An umbrella filled with many
dainty linen handllerchiefS was
brought in and opened over the
hostess.
Delicious refreshments, consisting
OF heavenly hash. ange, food cake,
and nuts. were served by the hostess.
Those present for the evening
were: Misses Mavis Hester. honoree.
Blanche Hester. EStelle Hester.
Katherine and Margaret ReaviS,
Pearl Moody. Vera. Elma, and Eliza
beth Workman. Mrs. A. E. and F. M.
White. Mrs. Simon Harris, Mrs. Katie
PaSchall. Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Cham
pion. and Miss May V. White,
hostess.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Christmas Concert
Will Be Broadcast

Chapel Hill, Dec. l4.-More than
1870 voices, combining the Chapel
HIT Choral Club, and the Mems and
Women's Glee Clubs OF the Univer-
sity Of North Carolina will be heard
in concert ill MusicnH shrdluuu
in concert in Hill Music Hall Tues
day evening, December II, at $3.50
o'clock when the annual Christmas
program of music will be presented
under the direction of Prof. Clyde
Reuter- of the University Music De-
partment.
A portion of the concert for which
rehearsals have been in progress for
several weeks will be broadcast over
Station WPTF from 9:05 to $50
o'clock.
Soloists will include Dr.. Sherman
Smith. baritone: Mrs. L. C.. Mackln-
ney, soprano; Mrs. J. P. Schinhan,
soprano: Miss Genie Loaring-Clark,
soprano; William Mehaffey, tenor
and Mrs G. A. Herror, contralto.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14

The modern young housewife
knows that trinity tailored work
clothes seem to make chores fly.
Marian Martin has planned Pattern
.9579 with such smart lines that it
may be either a cotton housedresS
or a wool shirtWaister. That front
buttoning, popular for its chic, slen-
derizing lines and its convenience, is
accented by long, double-tront
panels. Short pointed seams at
either Side-front give slim, high
wasted look and nicely hold the
fullness through the side bodice Sec
tons, aided by shoulder gathers or
darts. The skirt has another panel
in back; the sleeves are long OF
short. Do add the optional collar
and cuffs in matching or contrast
fabric.
Pattern 9579 may be ordered only
in misses and Women's sizes II, l6,
18, 20, 80. 81. SO, SO, 40 and AZ. Size
l6 requires 7-8 yards 80 inch fabric
and 1-2 yard contrast.
Send fifteen sents IN coins Tor this
Marian Martin pattern. Be sure to
write plainly your size, name, ad-
dress, and style number.
Send your oraer 10 Henderson
Daily Dispatch, Pattern Department,
32 w. 18th ST., New YORK, N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Christmas Program
Presented Before
Zeb Vance PIT. A,

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Zeb Vance PIT. a. was held
in the school auditorium Thursday
evening. December II. with a
Christmas program being presented
ov the first and fifth grades.
The first grade, under the dlrec-
ton of Miss Ruth Hudson, presented
Farewell to Toyland.' Those par
tic;pating were: Welcome, Aubrey
3lanys: A Boys Wish. Marvin
Hershman. il: Mike Teddy Bear,
Thomas Frazier; Hobby Horse:
Frank Kittrell; Jack-ln-th e-BoN,
Charles Floyd; Santa Claus, Sidney
White Fuller; Glorianna, Marie Pace;
Rae Doll. Fayma Woodlief; Singing
Dolls. jamie OVERLY, Doris Massey,
Frances Harp, Martha Abbott,
Maude Wise. Hazel Buchanan; Toy
Soldiers Raymond Abbott and Bob
by Knight: Postman. Bruce hight
Miss Mamie Smiths fifth grade
presented the second part OF the pro-
gram. Origin Of the first Christmas
Carols was given by Dorothy Moss.
The story of Silent Night, Holy
Night was given by Vivian Floyd.
Ellen Hedgepeth gave the story oil
Away in Manger"; 20, Little
Town of Bethlehem, by Ann Mus
tain: "Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing. by Marilove Moss; Joy 10
the World. by Marvin OVERLY.
Mrs. Henrietta Coffin directed the
high school glee club in singing the
carols following each story.
After the program the prize books
for the month were announced. Inc
winners were the second, sixth, and
eIeventh grades.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Playground News
By RECREATION PROJECT


North Henderson:
The Merry Makers club did not
have their regular meeting Tues
day night due to the absence OF
some of the members who were
playing basket ball at the high
school.
The pre-school group numbers
has increased to 81. We arc very
grateful TO Rcbecca Field who
goes for the children who must
Cross the railroad track and high
way.
A weiner roast and hike were en-
ioyed by the playground children on
Wednesday afternoon. Christmas
greens were gathered to decorate the
community house.
Basket ball has been the main &C
tivity for the week, along with the
arious other games and activities.
Practice for the Christmas play
las taken place during the week.
This play is to be given by the play
around participants Monday night,
December 23rd at 7:30 at the CON-
llllIly IlONtSS'
Craft work for next week will be
making tin lanterns to be used by
the Christmas CarolerS.
A community sing will take place
f the perish house Friday night,
December 10th at 7:30.
Dolls will be made for the pre-
school children Thursday afternoon
by the larger pupils attending the
playground.
The bows "Yornp Americans Club"
met Wednesday night at the commu-
nifty house with II members present.
J. w. Ross, vice president, presided.
\ discussion was held, led by Mrs.
Bruin, recreation supervisor, on Sc
'rlring a leader for the club.
The community club met Monday
evening in the community house.
After the business meeting each men,
her assisted in dressing dolls and
making doll bed mattresses. These
dolls and beds had been collected by
the firemen to be given to the un-
1erDrivileoed children at Christmas
time. Afterwards delicious refresh
ments were served.
The Hustlers club met Tuesday
evening. Plans were made to have a
weiner roast on Friday afternoon
for the club members. Refreshments
were served by a lady in the COM
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Girl Scout News

The Girl Scouts Of troop No. 2
met Thursday at the Girl Scout
headquarters. During the business
session the minutes OF the last meet
ing were read and approved, and
dues were collected.
The Wanchese patrol had charge
of the program. Shirley Bass read 4
Christmas poem; Tempe Bradley
sang 20 Little Town Of Bethlehem :,
after which d contest was held, with
Annie Watkins and Florine Ingram as
winners. The meeting was then adj
journed.
Scribe, Mary Ann johnson
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Carol Service At
UNC on Sunday

Chapel Hill, Dec. l4.-The Chapel
Hill elementary and high school
choirs, the Community Chorus, a
brass ensemble from the University
Band, and bell ensemble from the
high school will join in the presenta-
ton of an All-Community Candle
light Carol Service in Memorial Hall
here Sunday afternoon, December
5, at 5 o'clock, it was announces
today.
A few minutes before five, thc
program will begin with the playing
of Bach Chorales by the brass en-
semble in the balcony Of the auditor
ium, and Immediately afterwards the
elementary and high school singers
will form a professional 10 march
through the aisles with lighted can
dies as the combined choirs sing
Adeste FideleS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14

Announcement was made today
that the West End Garden Club and
the Henderson Chamber of Com
merce will sponsor Christmas Dec
orative Lighting Contest in which the
winners will receive valuable prizes.
The prize list will be announced in
the next two or three days.
Members of the club have been
busy for several days, working out
plans for the contest, and they eX-
pressed the hope that all homes and
gardens III and near Henderson will
be gaily decorated and lighted dur
ing the Christmas season.
"A town such as ours can attract
lots of attention in this respect from
tourists and others passing through
and besides the right kind OF decora-
tons we'll lighted will certainly add
TO the Christmas spirit" said Mrs.
w. P. Gholson, president OF the Gar
den club.
Local merchants are we'll stocked
with Christmas decorations and
lights, il was pointed out, and they
may be obtained at nominal cost.
A committee from the club will
designate the judges who will travel
over town to look at the homes and
gardens during the evening hours be-
tween Z and 10 o'clock on the even
ing of December 23. Winners will be
announced just before Christmas.
Homes of the judges Of The Christ
mas Lighting Contest will not be
eligible to compete.
In heralding the approach Of the
happiest season of the year, the bust
ness section has been decorated gaily
and members of the West End Gar
den club express the opinion that if
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Cokesbury News
BY MRS ERNEST GILL.

Mi. and Mrs. Melvin Abbott have
returned from their wedding trip,
and are at home in CokesUury. where
Mr.. Abbott is engaged in farming
Mrs. Abbott was before her marriage
Miss Dena Adcoci, attractive daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jullous Adcock
We extend her hearty welcome
to our community, and wish her and
her husband many happy years to-
gether.
....s Catherine Spruill spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Spluill.
Friends will be very glad to know
that Mrs. J. H. Keller has returned
home from Duke hospital in Dur
nam, and we wish for her d well
and happy Christmas.
Miss Nell Murphy spent the night
with her class mate, Miss Pauline
Reavis last Wednesday and together
,y attended the Beta club meeting
a. ,Aycock school.
R. C. Gill, from Roanoke Rapids,
spent several days last week Will
his brother, L. E. Gill.
We are glad 10 report that MI:
w. B. Fleming, Jr., and little daugh-
ter, Sylvia Ann, have returned home
from Maria Parham hospital and
are getting along very licely.
B. c. Gill from Lincolnton, spent
last Thursday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Claude Gill.
Mrs. Willie r. Short was called
to Oxford last Thursday on account
of the serious illness Of her father
She was at his bed side when he died
and stayed over until after the fun
eral, returning home Saturday al
ternOOn.
Miss Ruby Green Harris spent the
weekend at Garner, as the guest OF
Miss Elizabeth Workman.
zFort SmithWick has returned to his
work, after spending a few days al
home with his family.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
More Staples For
Surplus Commodities
Continued From Fage One)

Continued From eage One)
him that this type of staples will be
on hand in greater volume than ever
In the past there has been available
a far greater percentage of oranges,
grapefruit and produce Of that nature
than Of the more necessary articles
of food.
The Commodity Distribution divi-
sion is supplied by the Federal gov
eminent free with all the products;
but the State must bear the cost
of distribution. That is why the
Council Of State is called upon to
set up from time to time funds sui
ficient to insure the proper distri-
button Of such commodities DIS are
available.
The governor agreed with MI.
'LangStOn's opinion that under the
program the Sia;e gets more Tor its
money than in almost any other pro-
gram it operates. The director point
ed out in his letter requesting ad-
ditional funds that the total cost OF
distribution, with the entire increase
sought, amounts to only l.6 percent
of the value of items to be made
available thereby. With this before
its members, the Council dn not
balk at authorizing expenditure Of
an additional $4,000 to run the unit
to the end Of the current fiscal year
The increase will go for purchase
of twenty trucks-some TO replace
those worn out in service and some
to increase the capacity Of the unit
TO distribute commodities.
Too, this increase in volume to be
distributed will result in need for
additional personnel to distribute
them.
Reporting on what may be eX-
pcctcd in the way of commodities,
MI. LangSton estimated: Should
the second half Of this fiscal year
be as productive as the first half,
and the Surplus Marketing Admins.
tration advises that it will in all pro-
baOIlItv be more so. we will have
available to the State a total OF &c.
100000 pounds Of food, worth S.
100000 at retail.
I'VE will also probably receive
100000 additional household articles
and 100000 garments of clothing
worth approximately S420,O00, and
which will weigh about 100000
pounds
lie predicted d grand total dis
tribution for the fiscal year Of TO-
100000 pounds. worth about $780,
900, discOuntIng the maximum Jig
ures by twenty percent.
st will be noted that the poundage
to be delivered this year approx
mates that Of the two preceding years
combined and that value is about
80 percent Of the two combined"
he added
Indicating scope OF the distribu-
ton, Mr.. LangstOn cited that SUI
plus" items are currently being dis
tributed to $4,000 relief families con-
tanning 2G5,l34 persons; 500 school
lunch rooms serving free lunches
TO 50,739 undernourishcd chill
dren: five state institutions with
approximately 5000 inmates: rs
housekeeping aid and demonstration
projects teaching housekeeping and
cooking methods to 2,191 mothers
and housewives: five children's
camps with IS inmates; and 80 NYA
resident training centerS teaching
1877 youths.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Benefit Payments
Reach New Record
(Co:ltinuec From Pare One)

Sl0.l3 each.
Comparing even the proposed fig
ures with those for the nation, MIR.
Yelton found Il wide difference. The
average Old Age benefit payments
are S20l2 per month (almost twice
the Sl0.l3 now drawn by the aver
age Tar Heel oldster).
The State is up with the nation in
percentages OF its aged on the rolls.
The national average is 253 per
thousand, while the North Carolina
average is 25G.
To finance the proposed 10000 at
Sll.G7 plan will require the State TO
appropriate Sl,5O0,u0O annua ly.
From the counties would come ST.
100000; while the Federal govern
ment would chip in with S2,900.00O;
making the whole Old Age program
cost in North Carolina $5,900,00O per
year.
Immediate objective for the de-
pendent children has been set at $40
! per family, with an increase in total
on the rolls from 23,500 to 27,00O.
The current family average is SIT.
The national average is $32.l9 per
family. North Carolina has only l8
children per thousand on the rolls
against d national average Of g.
Other changes which Mr.. Yelton
| thinks the l94l legislature will make
in the assistance setup are designed
to put the states laws in conformity
with changes made in the Federal
statutes since the 1889 Tar Heel Gen.
eral Assembly.
One change would make the maxi
mum old age assistance payment $50,
against present $50 top; while an
uH!er WCuIu Make eligible for aid to
dependent children, all children UNI
der IS who arc in need and in school.
The present age limit is 16.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14

munity.
The interior of the community
house is being painted. Also the
equipment house adjoining the COM
munlty house.
Christmas decorations have been
placed in the windows OF the COM
munity house and throughout the
building.
There will be community sing
held Thursday evening, December
18th in the community house. The
choirs of the different churches have
been invited to attend and assist in
the singing.
The pre-school will have Christ
mas party Friday, December 10th.
Stockings donated by the commu-
nifty club will be given each child.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Richmond Couple
is Married Here

Miss Ethel Atkinson and Alfred
Audley Schaaf, both of Richmond.
Va. We're married in a quiet cere-
mony performed at the home of the
Rev. f. R. Nelson, Baptist minister.
Thursday. December II, 1910, with
the Rev. Mr.. Nelson officiating.
Following the ceremony the couple
went south on q bridal trip, and ur-
on their return will make their hom,
in Richmond.
The bride is the daughter of Nh
and Mrs James W. Atkinson, and
Mr.. SchaafS parents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthias Schaaf, all Of Rich
mond.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Miss Hayes Bride
OF Allie Stegall

Announcement Of the marriage of
Miss Jessie Ruth Hayes, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Atho Hayes, of
Henderson. to Allie w. Stegall has
been made. The ceremony took place
on November "a, 1910, in the home
of the Rev. J. o. Long. in Warrenton.
The couple are making their home
in Portsmouth. Va, where Mr.. Ste
gall is engaged in business.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN.

7. Frank Apple, minister.
Sunday school at 9:45, John a.
Hall, superintendent.
Morning worship at II a. m. Topic;
"The Importance of Faith"
Pilgrim Fellowship meeting at $40.
Evening worship at 7:30 p. m.
Topic: "The Eternal Word"
Mid week service Wednesday
evening at 7;30. The second chapter
of ST. Luke will be our study for this
meeting. Choir practice at 6:l5 We'd
nesday evening The public is cor
stNEM
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
MISSION PROGRAM
AT HOLY TEMPLE

There will be Il missionary pro-
gram at Holy Temple church Sum
day with services beginning at one
o'clock, il is announced. The church
is located in Ford street.
There will be singing by different
quartets. music by a string orchestra
from Emporia, Va, followed by
special message at p. m.
The program is sponsored by
jamie Daniel and Rev. T. j. johnson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Here for Holidays

Miss Caroline Miles arrived nome
Yesterday from Greenville where she
is student at E. c. T. C.. &c speno
her Christmas holidays here with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. I.
Miles.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Willi2... =. Mcinnls, minister.
GAS Church school, E. H. Dixon,
general superintendent.
l1:OO Morning worship, sermon
subject: The Divinity Of Christ"
$50 Young people and Pioneers Of
Church.
1870 Evening service, sermon sub
icct: "When Jesus Comes"
Monday:
Woman's Auxiliary meets $3.50
o'clock.
Meeting of leaders interested in
organization of Boy Scout troops. In
minister's study. 1880 o'clock.
Wednesday,:
Junior choir $50 o'clock.
Prayer meeting, 7:30 o'clock.
Thursday:
Senior choir practice. 1880 o'clock.
Friday:
Practice for candle lighting scrV-
ire
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Decoration Contest
Is Jointly Sponsored

the homes and lawns are decorated
and lighted up for Christmas they
will complete an all-over decorative
plan which will do much to enhance
the Christmas spirit in Henderson.
Further announcements regarding
the progress of the contest and rules
to be observed will appear soon in
this newspaper
All persons wishing to enter this
contest must register on the follow
ing blank.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14

Mail or bring this blank to
Henderson ChambeIi of Commerce.
All entries MUST be received not
later than Saturday, December 81,
1910.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14

The Arab Executive Committee
formed to protect the political rights
of the Arabs in Palestine, is COM
posed Of both Moselm and Christian
ArabS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-14
Windsor May Visit
CCC Camps In U. S
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said in describing the visit. I'VE also
talked about the economic future OF
the West Indies and how America
might cooperate with Great Britain
in their development"
He said ne had no comment on
published report that he might be-
come ambassador to the united
States.