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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
SENATE APPROVES
DEBT LIMIT hike
Timer House Raises it to $685.
400. OOO, 900, the Largest
Sum in History

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA Up -
After hearing a chorus of pes
s~;,njstic predictions that the costs
81 national defense and B~ritish-aid
a,o11d be staggering, the senate
WV approved raising the nation
~ debt limit to $65, 900, 600, 900, the
1aroest sum in history.
There have been conflicting
elements as to the present legal
limit. Some have placed it at
ah,,1f $40. 900, 900, 900, others at $685.
300, 900, 00O.o
Action came or a voice vote,
,.itb no audible opposition. The
Measure then went back to the
ho,se for consideration of several
n~nendments termed minor by
senator Brown (D.-Mich), floor
man.oer of the legislation.
even veteran senate economy
NJ and opponents of the
Rritish.aid program supported the
LEGISLATION previously speeded
through the house. They said that
~ long as congress voted huge
concentrations and approved multi
hi,Iion dollar authorizations, it was
forced to boost the debt limit.
Senator Byrd (D.-Va.), constant
critic Of the administrations fis-
cal policies, predicted that the
CA O0o 600. 900 debt ceiling would
he forced up to 500, 00O, 900, 900
wifi the next two years. He
called for drastic cuts in monde
fense OUTLAWS
Senator Taft (R.-Ohio), from the
republican side, advocated a larg-
err tax levy. He said federal taxes
should total $40, 900, 900, 600 to SILL
GOO, 900. 900 a year and accused
secretary Morgenthau and other
administration leaders of passing
the buck" to congress on the mat
ter of unpopular increases in the
levies.
The Ohio republican guessed"
that the pending British-aid bill
would cost about S., 1000, 900, 900 the
first year after approval. Senator
VandenbergR . Mich, on the basis
of testimony by secretary Morgen-
THAI, estimated that the treasury
would have about 81, 900, 600, 900 for
such purposes in the fiscal year
tina. begins next July /.
Senator Wheeler D-Mont), out
spoken opponent of the lease-lend
bill, suggested that the senate be
realistic and increase the debt
limit to 500, 900, 600, 900 now. He
said British colonies were re-
curing England to pay leash on
the barrelhead, and we claim we
got our independence in 1776."
Brown, in explaining the legis-
lation, said the present debt limit
was $50, 800, 600, 900. Most authori-
ties have said the debt was linn
tied to S45, 90, 900, 900 plus 81, 000,-
900, 900 earmarked last year for
defense. Brown said the treasury
also had authority to issue 81, 000,-
900, 900 in war savings stamps"
under 1915 legislation and $780,
900, 600 in certificates under legis-
lation dating from the Spanish
American war. 5
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
ENGLISH CHUTE
TROOPS CAPTURED
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descended in a wooded district,
were surrounded by the police and
military. Eleven of them were
soon captured while seven others
we're arrested some kilometers
away. The latter used hand ma
c%hineguns under the command OF
a British under-lieutenant, killing
one Italian police agent and one
shepherd.
cone Carabiniar who remained
alone compelled the seven to sur
render. The other group of para
chutists was captured soon after
ward, and among them was one
captain.
C"All had uniforms of khaki,
aviation helmets and Italian
money.
{" In London, British military
circles said they had no knowledge
Of such a landing. If it was made
as announced, it was the first
British application of a ghostly
technique used widely by the Ger
mans in conquering the low coun-
tries."O
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
House Merchant Marine
Subcommittee Is Named

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-R-
Increased Importance of interna-
tional problems md influences af-
fecting the American merchant
marine has resulted in establish
ment of a new house merchant
marine subcommittee to consider
legislation under that category. :,
The subcommitte, to be headed
by Representative Michael ]. Ken.
nedy D-NY will have jurisdic-
ton over legislation relating to
trends in growth, trade and other
tendencies affecting or likely to
affect the American merchant ma
rine; legislation existing or con
templated by foreign countries pro-
viding bounties, subsidies, differ
entails r. other protection adverse
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
SOLONS GET BILLS
TO TIGHTEN THE
WAGE-HOUR LAW
Continued From Page One)

\OUIIIlIIUCu TIUlu L age OIltJ
essential money-raising measure
when he moved that considera-
ton of the amendments to the
continuing revenue act, already
approved by the house, be the
special order" for Tuesday. Ex-
emption of all foOdstuffs from
the sales tax and a boost in the
proportion of intangible cOllec-
tons going to local governments
are the principal changes in the
tax system.
The house received a bill to
transfer the state museum from
. the department of agriculture to
the department of conservation
and development. Another meas
ure introduced BY Representative
McDougle of Mecklenburg and
others would provide for the cleo
ton of all justices of the peace
in the future except those now
serving.
The Broughton-sponsored propose,
TO reorganize the board of conserva
ton and development won a favor
able report from a joint conserva-
ton committee, and a house .rouI
approved a bill to give the same de
partment rights of eminent domain
in securing park lands. The Caveness
measure to regulate small loans was
killed by a house judiciary commit
tee.
The floor test on the Crash tax
bill touched off the lowest debate Vi
the day. Senators SPRINGFIELD of Cum
berland, O'Berry of Wayne and Viii
SON of Randolph attacked the meas
ure as 'class legislation" Senators
Cherry of Castor and Lumpkin o.
Guilford defended the proposal.
Lumpkin told the senate that il
should pass the measure out of re.
spect for the late Senator Long o.
Halifax, who introduced the bill
shortly before his death, and leaves
it's ultimate fate up to the lower
house.
Ballentine of Wake added that he
would have voted against the bill ii
Long had been present but instead
would vote present" Senator Pal
mer of Cabarrus contended that the
proposal should stand On it's ''princi'
pies" and not be passed because of
personal considerations
A hearing was announced for
Wednesday morning before the joint
roads committee on the bill to FRO.
hibit alternate highways. Other pub
lie hearings next week provide for
discussion of a proposed constitu-
ton amendment to revamp the state
board of education, of a teacher ten
ure measure, and Of the addition of
a ninth month to the school term.
Hearings are to be held on the
amendment Tuesday morning, and on
the other two schools bills Thursday
morning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
VAST MANETVERS

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-R-The
first army, under command Of
Lieut.. Gen. Hugh A. Drum, will
take the field this summer in 1.-The
most comprehensive and e%xacting
maneuvers ever held in the United
States in peace-time."
General Drum, discussing the
maneuvers at a press conference
today, said that between 300, 000
and $50, 900 men would concentrate
for four weeks, probably in the
South in the late summer or early
autumn, for training under which
the conditions will simulate as
nearly as possible those which
would confront our soldiers in the
approach to and conduct of bat
tle."
The first army command extends
from Maine to Georgia.
Asked if the maneuvers would
follow a "b1itzkrieg' pattern, Gen.
eral. Drum replied that they prob
ably, would unless there was anoth-
er name for lightning warfare"
and speed and force"
with few exceptions" he said,
equipment will be complete by
maneuver time. AT the present we
have sufficient equipment for train
ing in all units, but equipment for
combat is. not in. an advanced
stage" !.
General Drum emphasized that
the. maneuvers would provide a
better opportunity for appraisal OF
the combat power. of American
troops than those previously held'
because the soldiers will have been
hardened by months of intensive
training.
In previous maneLvers many OF
the men were fresh out OF CIVILIAN
life and not prepared for the rlgors
of the field.
Comparing drafted men OF the
world wal and the "trainees" OF
the present army, General Drum
observed that the THE character
istics of Americans don't change
much over the years.
However" he said, Il believe
the men in now have a broader
picture of what they are in for
than they did in the last war and
certainly they are going to be
better trained soldiers"
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
MANAGER ELECTION
BILL Is ENROLLED
CONTINUED From Page One)

Eure to send the elections board
chairman a copy. Mr. Eure in
dictate Monday would be the earl
lest date of placing it in the mails.
Under the provisions of the bill,
Mr.. Carney must, within five days,
set a date for the election.
At this mornings house session,
Representative Jack LeGrand, OF
New Hanover, added his county
to a local Buncombe county bill
making it mandatory that all JUS
tees of the peace give a $1,000
bond to account for all money
coming into their charge through
their Office.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
N. {. Temperance Day
Will Be Held Sunday

CHARLOTTE, Feb. IA @ -
North Carolina temperance d a y
viii be observed Sunday in more
than 1000 churches in the state,
according to an announcement re-
ce!ved today by Francis Clarkson
from Gale K. Burgess of Raleigh,
mead Of the United Dry Forces of
North Carolina.
temperance field day was OBJ
served last Sunday by most of the
Charlotte and Mecklenburg county
churches. 1
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
TASK HOPELESS"

: NEW YORK, Feb. 14-LP- A
Tokyo radio broadcast by Domei
wireless today quoted the newspa-
per Kokumin as describing the
task of Japan's new ambassador to
Washington as hopeless and say
ing he would have done better not
to have gone.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
WAR INTERPRETIVE
Continued From Page One)

could open an air road to Rumania.
The Turkish route is perhaps a
better one than either the Bull
garian or Yugoslavian. 1t is a
short hop across the Black sea
from the Turkish coast to Ruma-
mia, with no mountain barriers to
reduce the bomb load British
planes could carry.
There are other indications, how
ever, that the British are now bent
on forcing the issue in the Balkans.
In Albania Raj bombing oper-
atoms have been stepped up to
new intensity, pacing a reported
Greek ground offensive hammer
ing at Italy's badly winded army.
It looks like a Greek-British eff
fort to make the smashing of 1tal-
ian forces in Albania an accom-
plished fact before Germany can
intervene effectively except by air.
Under winter conditions in tn e
Balkan mountains, it would take
time to get TTazi blitzkrieg leglons
to the Albanian fighting front or
into a position to outflank tn e
Greeks there, whether the Ger
mans moved by Bulgaria or Yugo-
slavia..
Another Hint
Another hint that the British are
concentrating on forcing a quick
showdown in the Balkans comes
from North Africa. Cairo reports
that the British North African Of
fensive is virtually marking time
to await Balkan developments.
Part of the British air force IN
Libya might be diverted to the
Balkans, and perhaps other ele-
ments of the Army of the Nile.
In East Africa, however, tn
British net is steadily Tightening
about Italian forces in Eritrea, and
the British : Ethiopian joint cam
paign to sweep II Duce's troops
out of Emperor Halle Selassie's
country is reported making prog
ress. The Italian plight there
seems hopeless. Regardless OF
Balkan developments, Britain
seems determined to push the East
African campaigning to its grim
conclusion.
The British are acting against
a background of Nazi-Fasclst dip
lomatic and political maneuverlng
with Spain and possibly TOKYO
.Tbore are signs that the NaZls
NAV be instigating Pacific war
rumors to alarr, Australia.
Moreover, Berlin claims to nave
destroyed at a single blow IN
Atlantic scores of tons OF BRUSH
shipping, presumably loaded win
American v-:r suppliws for Eng
land.
Well Timed
Whatever the facts of that Nazl
sea attack, its announcement from
Berlin was well timed to nave
some effect on Bulgaria or Yugo-
slavia, already reported to ne 1ne
objects of Nazi pressure. IL also
raised a question as to Whe1nei
American help could reach Eng:
land effectively through the Nazl
counter blockade in the Atlantic
The hui bub in Australia over a
war scare seems alfeaoy
subsiding. Second thought appar-
entlv has prompted the conclusion
that Japan is actually no more
likely to risk belligerency than Is
snain until there r tar grealer
PROSPECTS of an Axis victory oVer
Britain. 20 cn.nisb
cenera1issimo Franco was lnvlteo
bv II Duce to get into the war
he politely declined. untl Gel,
manv strikes in h e r advertised
1871 final offensive and the results
can be gagged, neither Japan nor
Snain can feel sur of the wars
outcome. DIT
The significant fact is that Brit
ain is striving to force Germany
to strike, not to block her with
diplomatic manepvers. d
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
PROMOTED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-GP-
Herschell v. Johnson, counselor Of
the American embassy in London,
a promoted today to the honorary
rank Of minister. Announcing the
advancement, the state department
said johnson was expected to con-
tinue in the embassy as a counselor
to the newly named ambassador,
John G. Winant.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
lwo Men Arrested in
Raid on Large Still

ABC agents and alcohol tax unit
Investigators of the U. S. treasury de-
partfnent here yesterday reported the
arrest of two persons and seizure Of
d still and quantities of mash and
non-taxpaid liquor in a raid conduct
GU IN the southern part of the county.
Joe King, white, and George Free
man negro, were arrested on charges
u violating the liquor laws. Officers
lepofted the seizure of a $50 gallon
capacity submarine still, "a barrels Of
mash fit for distillation, and eight
gallons of liquor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15
MAY STAGE
SUMMER GAMES IN
CAROLINA SECTION
Continued From Page One)

a possibility, and the headquarters
of the first corps is in Columbia.
When talking about the first
army's maneuvers in the south, one
is bound to be talking about Column
bia or Fayetteville, where Fort Bragg
is located, and if the $50, 900 acres
now being secured are in hand, it is
probable that Columbia will become
the center for, these gigantic ma
neuvers."
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15

quacy of the plans with reference
to navigation and flood control,
and to suggest changes considered
desirable. l
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15

Death Valley, the hottest and
one of the dryest regions in Amer
lea, is 276 feet below sea level.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-15

About $500, 900 people visit New
iorks aquarium annually.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
Bossing Project
Maybe Pull Up
10 Council

City officials today were clear
ing away the wreckace of the ill.,
fated Smith-Lipmsn contract for
construction Of the Herman Gar
dens housing project 10 speed up
work again under new bosses.
Corporation Counsel Paul E.
Krause has proposed that the De-
troit housing commission either
take over the job as general con-
tractor and allow the present sub
contractors to continue. or that
new bids be asked for the entire
remaining portion of the work.
The housing project which may
some day provide shelter for more
than 5000 persons, stands one
tenth completed at present and
the city has paid out 1863 $50 for
work which the housing commits
sion values al SS26.623
George Edwards. secretary di-
rector of the housing commission
says that the job will not be de-
layed at all if the present SUBJ
contractors continue under city
management and that a delay of
only three TO four months viii
result if new bids are asked.
STARTED BY BEN
The present scheduled compile
ton date is March l. 1912.
At the moment the Inflated
contract is under the jurisdiction
of Circuit Judge Harry B. keidan
who will convene the Maurice l.
Bein suit today to give the repre-
sentatives of the city and con-
struction company attorneys a
chance to iron out their legal
problems concerning the contract
and their future course of action.
Bein, although indicted by the
grand jury for conspiracy TO bride,
started the case in an attempt to.
have the Smith-Lipman contract
upset on the grounds that it was
not entered upon legally.
Although Bein was supposed to
have made an appearance before
Judge Ferguson yesterday, his at
torney, Victor Lanue. telephoned
from Chicago to inform the grand
jury that his client would be de-
layed.
Lanue explained that Bein
wanted to have his bond arranged
before entering the Michigan juris-
diction and that he had not yet
been able to complete these
arrangements.
The grand jury continued to hum
with activity checking records and
preparing for new witnesses while
Mayor Jeffries and the remaining
members of the Common Council
anxiously awaited some news as to
where the next bombshell would
fall.
MEETING MONDAY
Common Council set in motion
the machinery for the removal of
Councilrnen John M. Hamilton and
Robert Ewald, although Ewald.
patient at the Alexander Blain
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
Aid Bill Hearing
To End Today;
Rush Passage
International New. Service Wiz.


WASHINGTON, March 2f.-
Senate leaders today responded TO
administration appeals for speed
In enactment OF the $1,000, 000, 900
lease-lend appropriation bill with
a promise to force final passage
early next week.
The Senate appropriations de-
ficiency subcommittee planned to
complete hearings today and re-
port the measure so that it can
be thrust TO the floor on Monday.
Leaders may try to pass it in one
day.
The last slate of witnesses in
cluded William S. Knudsen. OPM
director; Budget Director Harold
d. Smith and army and navy of
ficers.
Heard yesterday were. Gen.
George c. Marshall, army chief
of staff, Secretary of War Slim
son and Secretary Of Navy Knox.
Stimson and Knox urged prompt
action so that aid can be speeded
to Britain. There were strong
indications that the administra-
ton is prepared to also rush arms
to Greece to aid the Greeks and
British If Germany begins her
anticipated about drive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
Governor Tells
Why Aide Quit

Governor Van Wagner said to-
day he accepted the resignation OF
Chester B. Fitzgerald as acting
executive secretary 10 avoid en-
barrassment to the executive
office"
Fitzgerald admitted being the
man who introduced Albert J.
OConnor. alleged bride inter-
mediary in the Herman Gardens
housing case. 10 John r Hamilton,
the confessed bride taker.
Fitzgerald has assured me he
Is innocent Of any wrong doing.
and ! believe him." Van Wagner
said.
O'Connor is accused In the grand
jury indictment of acting as 60
between for the Chicago construc-
ton companies in their payment
of $4,000 bride TO the Detroit
councilman 10 win his vote for
concrete construction in the Her
man Gardens housing project.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
City Clears Away Housing Bride Debris Speed Construction
City Faces Bond Fight
On Housing Contract

Great American Indemnity Com
pany. New York. 500. 200. Robert
r. Hubner.
Maryland Casualty Company.
500, 200, w. S. Cumming.
New Amsterdam Casualty Com
pany. Baltimore. Md, 500. 200.
Robert S. Gibson.
The Preferred Accident Insur-
ance Company of New York. S202.-
200, Robert j. Kennedy.
Globe Indemnity Company, New
York, $161,760, Edgar W. Mil
Ter Jr.
National Surety Corporation,
New York. s161. 760, Thomas z.
Griffin.
Royal Indemnity Company, New
York, $161. 760. Henry Newman.
American Employers Insurance
Company, Boston, SOL. 100. Edwin
c. Greer.
Massachusetts, Bonding and In
surance Company, Boston, $101,-
100, Robert H. Brown.
Central Surety and Insurance
Corporation, Kansas City. $50, $50,
Mary Dyck.
London Lancashire Indemnity
Company. Hartford. S80.S80. w. j.
Olson.
Columbia Casualty Company OF
New York, S60.660. Walter B.
Cary.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21

simply involved paying Az per
cent return to the one holding
company Immediately above.
Under direct examination Batten
discussed rates of the municipal
gas plant at Ypsilanti and the one
at indianapolis and stated that
rates of both these systems were
higher than present rates in
Detroit.
Mayor Jeffries conferred yester-
day with officials from eight SUBJ
urban communities concerning the
gas proposal and assured them
that their citizens would be treated
fairly il Detroit obtains the right
to condemn the gas company
properties at the April z election.
William F. Won Moll, Trenton
supervisor, who headed the delega-
ton, assured the mayor that the
group did not plan taking any
steps to hinder the city in its
fight for municipal ownership pro-
vided their communities were
assured an adequate supply of gas
under the proposed setup.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
Stepmother Accused
Of Beating Baby, 4

CHICAGO, March 21.-GNS)-
A stepmother heard her 4-year-old
stepdaughter accuse her in court
today of administering such a beat
ing that the child suffered a skull
fracture. a leg fracture and other
injuries that left her entire right
side paralyzed.
The child is blue-eyed, curly
haired Theresa Pugniture who was
carried to the witness stand by a
woman bailiff. The stepmother is
Mrs. Isabel Pugniture, 20, who
denied striking Theresa and
b famed her predicament on
mother-in-law trouble.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
terests said" Thompson replied.
DO you deny it," Montgomery

terests said" Thompson replied.
DO you deny it," Montgomery
continued.
There is no use in denying
what they say" Thompson re-
piled.
Lee displayed for town meet
ing' a large map showing all the
ramifications of the various hold
ing companies which top the
Consolidated Gas Com
pany and attempted to show that
the House of Morgan" stood at
the top of the pyramid and linked
the local gas company with the
firms that control the pipeline
leading to Detroit.
"Will you tell us where your
company fits into this labyrinth
of holding companies and super
holding companies? Lee asked
Batten.
Batten replied that there was
nothing immoral or illegal about
these holding companies and that
the local gas company's connection
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21

Should the Smith-Lipman con-
tract for the construction of the
Herman Gardens housing project
be voided because o. fraud. the
A,044,000 bond for the perform
ance of the contract will also be
void and the city will be forced
recovery of-its $50 900
premium. officials of the housing
commission said today.
The huge contract which was to
protect the city against failure to
complete the contract was divided
up among 10 insurance and bond
ing companies and the payment
of the premium by the city was a
part of the original contract APP
proved by the council.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
Rushed
From Court TO
Grand Jury

Indicted Councilman. John F.
Hamilton today was summoned to
a surprise appearance before the
Ferguson one-man grand jury as
he awaited examination in Record
ers Court on bribery charges to
which he has admitted.
Hamilton was wished from the
courtroom of Recorders Judge w.
Mckay Skillman by John w. Gil
more and Sergt. Gerald Walters,
grand jury investigators. after
they had obtained permission from
Judge ,Skillman.
Gilmore explained:
Judge Ferguson wants to see
him. He'll be right back"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-21
ATTORNEY WITH HIM

Hamilton was accompanied TO
the grand jury chambers by his
attorney. John II. Flancher.
The grand jury summons came
as Hamilton awaited arrival of
Prosecutor William E. Bowling to
begin examination on Judge Fer
guson's indictment charging. in
four counts, that Hamilton was
Offered and accepted a $4,000
bride for his vote on the Herman
Gardens housing contracts.
Hamilton stood mute when ar
raigned before Judge Skillman on
Tuesday, explaining he wanted
time to arrange his affairs. He was
released under $4,000 bond. He
previously had confessed the bride
in civil suit before Circuit Judge
Harry B. Keidan.