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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03

LONDON, Feb. 2.-REMore
than 100 Spitfire and Hurricane
fighters and a large number OF
bombers crossed the English Chan
mel today in a new daylight aerial
offensive against the coast f r o m
which the Nazis are expected to
try to invade Britain in the spring.
To one observer on the coast the
sky seemed to be full of planes"
and the bombers, protected by
clouds of fighting planes, scared
over the channel in brilliant sun
shine, carrying high explosives to
smash the German preparations.
Three German fighting planes,
encountered by the British, were
shot down, while one British plane
failed to return home, an air MN
istry communique said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
Numerous British Planes
Raid NaziInVaSi0n Coast

The air ministry news service,
applying the communicate, said
one small force of bom5ers under
heavy escort, attacked the Bou-
logne waterfront, bombing barges
moored at the quayside, while the
fighter planes kept the sky clear.
Some German fighters saw them
and sheered away from the battle,
the news service said.
The attack was made in the face
of heavy anti-aircraft ire.
One of the German planes de-
stroyed was shot down by a 2o-
year old American-born flight lieu
tenant, the news service said, with
out naming him.
England was free of night raid
Continued on Page Three; Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03

numbered among projects either
newly initiated, active or contract
ed for during the month"
The total of all construction con-
tracts for the southern states in
January was $14, III, 900, the Rec
ord said. This was above the fig
ure for January, 1910, but below
Defenders peak. The total includ'
ed industrial contracts, public
building and housing, private
building, government engineering
projects, highways and bridges.
Topping the list of industrial con-
tracts were the $50, 600, 900 smoke
less powder plant and $40, 600, 900
bag loading plant proposed at Chill
dersburg, Ala; the $11, 1872, 600 an
Continued on Page Three; Col. u
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
GROUNDHOC SEES
HIS SHADOW HERE
Tradition Has 1t That Com.
rnunity viii Have 6 More
Weeks Of Winter

Inc sun shone brightly yester-
Nv al least part Of the time, and
.'io19A at any rate for the Ground
wy 10 see his sh5dow-and to the
wise that's enough of a
= Tor tradition says that if the
VV.gpuhahos sees his shadow on
eSo y : Grounding Day on the
saisloarI then it's a sign that
, ~s.s Will be six more weeks OF
IN the event it is cloudy all
''5 Ts say that spring is at hand.
n nl. Gfoundhog poked his head
bis Yesterday at 8 a. M, blinked
!, Eyes IN the sun and went back
vic ground. If you follow tradi-
eUA'lnued on Page Three. 70, <,
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
Greeks Seize
Big Mountain
Range, Guns
Many Fascist Prisoners Are
Seized in Heroic Action
North of Klisura
FIGHTING IN RAIN
Italians Seek to Fortify New
Positions to Which They
Have Withdrawn

ATHENS, Feb. 2.-R-Greek
soldiers fighting what their Official
spokesman called a "really he,
roic" action captured a large anc
important mountain range about II
miles long north of Klisura today
it was reported tonight.
The spokesman said that 27O pri'
soners, belonging mostly to units
which arrived in Albania las
month, we're seized along with
large quantities of machine guns
automatic rifles and other materi
ais not yet counted.
Fighting In Rain
The Greek high command ear
lier told of fighting which persist
ed on a small scale despite heavy
rain and mist. Other sources said
that the weather made large
operation impossible but an artil-
lery duel on the coast was report
ed.
1.-THE Italians" the spokesman
said, having been convinced that
counter-attacks are ineffective and
are costing heavy losses, re-
nounced any further attempts.
In fact, during the last week
they had launched IL %counter-at-
tacks in order to recapture some
heights but all failed"
The spokesman added that the
Italian planes did not display any
important activity during the day
and the Fascist troops concen
Continued on Page Three; Col. g.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
War
Interpretive
BY EDWARD E. BOMAR

BY EDWARD f.. OMtA
A reminder is in order that with
diverse aims, British, American
an aSlis spokesman are all en-
Tlst now, with the issue OF
can aid before congress, in
r1ttihg the longest face possible on
Britain's need for immediate aid.
Mass moods tend to move in
waves and just now the mood of
pessimism may have slipped too
deeply into a trough. 1t is obvious
ly possible to over-estimate Nazi
might just as it was moderated in
the comparable winter luu of a
year ago.
German Air Might
A case in point is the matter of
relative German air might, which
has been brought to the fore
ground. High official sources in
Washington volunteer the estimate
that the Nazis have 6 5000 combat
craft to hurl at England, and that
Continued on Page Three; Col. p
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03

RALEIGH, Feb. O. Up The
week may determine whether the
1941 general assembly leaves Ra-
leigh while winter weather is still
here or hangs around to see the
buds pop out on the Capitol Square
trees.
For the two big joint committees,
appropriations and finance, are
scheduled to complete their work
before the week ends, thereby Civ
ing the signal for the real work on
the floors of the house and senate.
Before the session began, legisla-
tors predicted freely that the ses-
sion would be harmonious and there
fore short. So far during its %
legislative days, it has been har-
monious-as witness the passage,
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
Industrial Construction
Makes Big Gains In Dixie

Bdos.LsJj INC Feb. 2.-lB-
pr.r5 '5a b. defense projects and
eons frg utility programs, industrial
gains GC'I9n made substantial
Jsn,, II the southern states in
cd l 'o. the Manufacturers Rec
was ne e. total Of Industrial contracts
tbsD $ 4oo 1889 900, a figure higher
p%revio lof any month during t h e
teoS year, except the . sea
said. 'o oit IN November" the record
r e,slng tabulations prepared
strgctio Spo[ts published in the Con
'Gr tua Daily Bulletin.
ship 1rasS munitions plants, huge
1~aus' power company and
%tustrisi5l e programs, as well as in
operations of a more
Character we're all
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
Bill Approval
Expected In House Soon
Turks Disturbed Over
Massed German Troops

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Feb. 2.
-(R-Turkish newspapers eX-
pressed concern today over the
possibility that German troops,
low concentrated in Hungary
and Rumania, were on the verge
of an offensive in the Balkans.
One newspaper urged "uni-
fication of American and Turk
ish aims and DESIRES"
The newspaper Catan, COM
menting on the visit to Ankara
of Col. William j. Donovan, Of
fetal United States observer,
said "there are two duties for
all peoples who believe i'll last
ing peace and democracy: one to
stand together against repetition
of aggression; two, to organize a
new world based on principles of
humanity and formed without
an element of revenge.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
Appropriations, Finance
GrOuDs Finish Work Soon

without dissent, of the bill creating
a 18th congressional district in
Western North Carolina.
However, in the future are still
some potentially controversial sub
jects the 18th grade versus the
ninth month for schools; proposed
teacher pay raises; a wage-hour re-
port from a special commissio q
bill to provide a statewide ref ren-
dunn on p%rohibition; and reappor.
tionment of the house and senat, ac-
cording to the 1910 census.
The legislature has already re.
ceived bills to provide the ninth
month and the 18th year and to
raise teacher pay; the wage-hour
Continued on Page Three; Col. q
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
PROBE OF WRECK
FATALITY SLATED
Inquest Into Death of Rufus
Messer Will Be Held in
Whiteville Tuesday

WHITEV1LLE, Feb. 2 An in
quest into the death of Rufus Mes
ser, about 80, of Spartanburg, S.
c., who was killed instantly in a
head-on collision at Bolton Satur-
day morning, will be held in the
courthouse here Tuesday night at
8 o'clock.
Three other persons who were
seri( usly injured in the accident
CONTINUED on Page Three; Col. s.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
WARD CASE TRIAL
WILL OPEN TODAY
Four Persons Charged With
Conspiracy to Defraud
Insurance Company

WHITEVILLE, Feb. 2.-The SEN
sational $43, 900 Ward faxed drown
ing insurance case, in which four
persons are charged with conspir-
acy to defraud and obtain money
Continued on Page Two; Col. u
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03

(By q. 8. Weather BUreau)
meteorological data for the "A hours
ending 1880 p. M. Yesterday
Temperature
1870 a. m. 80; 1880 a. m. 40; 1 30 p. m.
So; 1870 p. M. 50; maximum So; mini,
mum SO; mean At; normal Al.
Humidity
1870 a. m. 50; 7:30 a. m. 90; l 80 p. m
40; 7:30 p. m. So,
Precipitation
Total for "A hours ending 7:30 p. m.
600 inches. Total since first of the
month 600 inches.
Tides For Today
From Tide Tables published by U. 5.
Coast and Geodetic Survey.)
High Low
oton 2:33a 10 :00a
2:56p 10 :16p
Ma Inlet - IA 6:1Sa
12:20p 6:42p
Sunrise 7:08a; sunset 5:44p;
II :O7a: moonset ----p.
Cape Fear river stage at Fayette-
vile, 11.3 feet.
Continued on Page Three; Col. -
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-03
WEATHER
FORECAST

FORECAST
North Carolina: Mostly cloudy and
slightly colder with occasional drizzle
or light rain Monday; Tuesday partly
cloudy and colder.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26
Burea au Fights
Farm Battles

The farm bureaus principal job
is to protect the interest of the val
ley farmer and as result directors
of the organization Keep in con-
stant touch with affairs involving
the welfare of the valley farmer.
The bureau, for instance, last year
led the fight which resulted in the
defeat of proposed reciprocal trade
agreements with South American
nations. Passage of the trade agree
ments would have seriously affected
the valley flax industry.
Led Fights
The valley farm bureau has also
led the fight in the state to prevent
further increases in taxes which
particularly affect the farmer.
The farm bureau also offers enter
tainment for the farmer through
its various functions sponsored by
the farm centers, All clubs, farm
home departments and through the
annual and regional gatherings
sponsored by the bureau itself.
The five associations, mentioned
earlier in this article. provide occa-
sional gatherings for the farmer and
give farmers a chance to discuss
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

Servation association.
The extension service, directly
connected with the University of
California and the United States
Department of Agriculture serves
the farmer in an educational ca
pacity. The farm advisor and his
staff bring to the valley the results
of research of the two institutions.
Educational Agency
The extension service is not en-
gagged in agricultural law enforce
ment but is the agency the govern
ment looks to as the education
agent for farm people and farm
problems.
Imperial Valleys farmers take
full advantage of the extension
service because in 1910 1913 demon
stration meetings were held, 2577
homes were visited by extension
agents, 1888 persons sought infor-
nation by calling at the offices
of the service, 3l34 telephone calls
were received, 1888 letters were
mailed and 6055 bulletins were is
sued.
The agricultural commissioner
staff leads the valley farmers
fight in weed and pest control,
predatory animal control, enforce
ment of the Standardization act,
rodent control, and checks against
the spread of plant disease from
other states into the valley through
its border checking stations.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

of farmers for free marketing and
free highways for transportation of
farm goods to market.
Five Associations
He has five growers associations,
principally the Southwest Flaxseed
association, the Imperial Valley Hay
growers association, the grain
growers association, grapefruit
growers and asparagus growers, to
aid him in obtaining the highest
possible price for his commodity.
The farm center meeting, a unit
of the farm bureau, offers him a
community meeting once a month
which is a combination business
and pleasure parley There is also
the farm home department, for farm
women and the All club and Fu-
ture Farmer organizations for the
farm youth. All play a vital part
in the life and welfare of the I'M
perial Valley farmer,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

determine which crops are best
suited to valley conditions, which
will produce highest yields, which
planting dates are most favorable
for various crops.
Tile Drainage
The most important experiment
at the station. however. is the tile
drainage project. Other experiment
work is carried on in permanent
pasture crops. forage crops. flax,
sugar beets, safflower, crop rota-
ton, commercial fertilizers. toun-
dation seed.
Farmers also take full advant-
age of the Meloland experiment
station, for in 1910 more than $500
persons visited the station, II DEM
onstrations were held, 513 letters
were received Eighty-siX of the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

Nlbdl AGRICULTURAL pTODleIll.
On first reaction you might won-
der why these busy farmers trouble
themselves with legislative prob
lens. What do these men of the
soil know of economic problems?
Efficient Organization
But these men of the soil repre-
sent one of the American Farm
Bureaus most efficient organiza-
tons. Approval of measure by the
Imperial county directors carries
great deal of weight. County su-
pervisors, state legislators, even ma
tional legislators often feel the
weight of their recommendations.
Many times you have probably
heard the street corner orator in
form you that the nations farm
ers are in the financial doldrums
because they have never organized
TO fight for their rights and de-
mand the protection due them.
That may be the case in other
areas but not in the Imperial VAL
ley, because the average Imperial
county farmer is an alert, active
operator who is aware of more
than just the immediate problems
on his farm. He takes an interested
part in legislation and other local
and national conditions which af-
feet his welfare
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26
extension SERVE office in Berkeley.

held his post for IA years. President
of the farm bureau this year is
Baxter Loveland.
Hugh. T. Osborne, county super
visor, is the secretary manager Of
the Associated Farmers and the
president is G. G. Bennett, elected
this year for third term.
Frank G.. Beyschlag is farm ad-
visor for the extension services and
his aides include Lee Landermsan
and George Winright, assistant
farm advisors and Florence Glenn,
home demonstration agent.
B. A. Harrigan is the agricultural
commissioner and Rudolph Miller
the secretary of the Imperial coun-
ty agricultural conservation assoc
citation. L. C. Hawk is president
and is serving his third time.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

Other duties and services rend-
cred by the agricultural commits
sioner include, experiments in weed
control work, inspection of all
nursery stock to prevent spread of
plant disease, seed inspection,
checking of all scales, operation of
checking stations to discourage
theft of valley produce, quaratine
inspection, apiary inspection and
registration, enforcement of the
lnsecticide spraying ordinances,
compilation of statistics and crop
reports, cooperation in marketing
problems.
All are offered for the protection
OF the valley farmer and aid him
IN returning a profit from his
crops.
The Meloland experiment station
speclalizes in experimental work to
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26
Data on New
Methods Offered

He has besides the farm bureau,
the extension service where educa-
tional material to improve farming
technique may be obtained. There
is the Meloland experiment sta
ton where additional material may
be had. He has the agricultural COM
missioner's office where he may
seek aid in controlling weeds, in
sects, and rodents affecting prod
uction of his farm and where he
may also receive cooperation in
handling marketing problems.
He has the Associated Farmers
organization always ready to aid
him in overcoming problems brought
about by organizations which con-
tinually attempt TO violate the rights
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26
Farmers Guarded
Bv Own Assn.

Another organization which rep
resents the farmer and protects his
markets is the Associated Farmer
organization, an organization dedi-
Gated to insure free markets and
free use of the highways to the
valley producers.
Possibly more important to the
valley farmers than the previously
mentioned organizations, however,
are the four agencies dedicated to
aid the farmer in the production
of his crop. These agencies are the
extension service, agricultural COM
missioner, the Meloland experiment
station and the agricultural con-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

mutual problems. The principal
function of the associations S how
ever. is to give protection to grow
ers they could not otherwise obtain
by dealing with marketing agencies
singly.
Southwest FlaXseed association
growers, for instance, have received
high bonuses Tor their flax during
the past five years and as result
hundreds of thousands of additional
dollars were returned TO the valley.
Each association is governed by
board of directors elected by the
an, inr.c tnar,ncalNnc
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

visitors at the station were from
foreign countries and 285 were from
out of the valley.
The agricultural conservation as
sociation carries out the govern
ment's AAA program and recon-
mends sound farming practices un-
der a crop rotation plan.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26
oerial Valley Farm Organizations Stress Efficiency
Men of Soil Take
Full Advantages
OF Many Services
Therefore be it resolved


You at meeting of the Imperial county farm bureau
board of directors sit around long
table In one corner of the farm advisors office
dressed in well tailored suits others still the Lewis
and plain gray shirt of the farm
They've just concluded long and thorough discussion
of the federal food stamp plan and have passed reso
ton approving its adoption in the Imperial county
the group is ready to to another phase of the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26
Men Behind Scenes
PLAY Their Part

Almost forgotten, but whose
names will be remembered when the
history of the valley is written, are
the men behind the scenes in each
of the valleys farm organizations.
Scott B. Foulds, secretary of the
Imperial county farm bureau, has
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-26

Pictured here the home furnishing project exhibit the I'M
ea county fair arranged by the farm home department.
The exhibit displayed several years ago before
elaborate plans of the present day fair exhibits became part
Of home department. activity The farm home department
hb at he fair this year will feature kitchen storage sfra
ing how the ordinary kitchen may be made efficient by
providing modern storage equipment Utilizing all possible
Last years home department exhibit comparison Of modern
and oldtype Kitchens visited by than $1,000 fair
visitors The kitchen storage demonstration this year is the
combined efforts Of the home departments of fen farm ceniers
Evening star., 1941-08-18
SnoaI.WAvE pRoeRAhS.

LONDON, 7:i0 p.m4isienias Post: CSC.
9.5S meg 3l.3 m.; GSD. Ills meg. 75.5 m.
BUDAPEST, 7:30 p.na.-Piano recital; news
in English; national anthem; Rskoeli marsh:
HAT4. 9t7 meg. BIB m.
RIO De JANelR0. 500 p.m-proeram In
English: PSH. 10.77 meg. 29.5 N.
LONDON. 800 pm" Headline News" CON.
mentaY by Lindley Fraser CSC. 958 meg.
3t.3 m.; GSD. tt.75 meg, 75.5 m.
BERLIN, 8:i5 p.m.-Nsws in English: do.
I'LL meg 75.4 m.; DID. 1854 meg. 7s.5
TOXIC. BIS p.m.-Repori. AU4, il.7s
meg, 1853 m.; A64. 1910 meg. is.Sm.
LONDON, $50 p.m.-ransda Calls From
London: Canadian reqimsniaI concert: Csc.
9.5S meg. 3t3 m.; 6SD, Ills meg. 75.5 m.
VATICAN CITY. $50 pm.-hews broadtast
and comment: NI, 9.6 meg, 3t.06 m.
GUATEMALA, 1000 p.m.-eonest Of the
First Military Band; waltz Of the suite "Ssmbo S
Holiday" Tsthakof; pespon,oY Of kanon,
Luis Came. ell: T6WA. 9.68 meg, 81 N.
ROME. 10:00-Asw in English: 7R03, 963
meg, 3i.t m.; 2R04. tt.8i meg, 25.4 m.;
7R06, 1880 meg, 1875 m.
LONDON, 1000 p.m.-"Ths Daily Service" i:
CSC, 9.5s meg. 3i.3 m.; 6SD. ii.15 meg.
75.5 m.
LIMA PERU. 1870 p.m.-psu iodsy-ia.
formative notes; Peruvian music and song:
0Ax-4z. sos meg. 49.6 m.
BERLIN, 1890 p.m.-ksws in English: DID,
III meg, 25.4 m.; DID. 1854 meg.
28.5 m.
TOXIC. i2:t5 s.m.-Repori: J1K. 1916
meg, 1877 NJ; III, ii.S0 meg, BAN.
MOSCOW, 300 s.m.-enslish period: N06,
1913 meg, t9.7m
Evening star., 1941-08-18
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGEs!

Not far from the Old Orchard grew
q thorn tree which Peter often
passed. He never had paid particular
stopped to rest under it. Happen
ing to look up he saw a most aston
ishing and startling sight. Fastened
on the sharp thorns of one of the
branches were three big grass
hoppers. big moth, two big cater
pillars, a lizard, a small mouse and
young English Sparrow.
Do you wonder that Peter thought
he must be dreaming? He COULDN'T
imagine how those creatures could
have become fastened on those long
sharp thornS. 1t was q dreadful
sight. Somehow it gave him an un-
comfortable feeling. He didn't want
to stay around there, yet 1t was hard
to tear himself away. However,
finally he did and hurried over to
the Old Orchard bubbling with de-
sire to tell some one Of the strange
and dreadful things he had seen in
the thorn tree and to try to find
out what 1t all meant.
Sitting on his doorstep under the
big apple tree in the far corner Of
the Old Orchard he found Johnny
Chuck and hurried to tell him the
strange news. Johnny didn't in
terrupt once. When Peter had fin
ished his story, Johnny quite frank
ly told him that never had he heard
of such thing, and that he thought
Peter must have been dreaming and
didn't know it.
Now Peter knew that he hadn't
been dreaming. He knew that he
had seen with his very own eyes
that dreadful sight in the thorn tree
and he grew quite indignant with
Johnny Chuck for doubling him.
But Johnny persisted in refusing to
believe and repeated that he was
certain Peter must have dreamed it.
you're wrong, Johnny Chuck.
You are altogether wrong. Peter
hasn't been dreaming at ALL" said
Skinner the Swallow, who lived
in hole in the tree just above
Johnny Chuck's house and had been
sitting where he overheard every
thing.
well, If you know so much about
it, please explain" said Johnny
Chuck rather Grossly.
'It's simple enough" replied
Skinner. Peter just happened to
find the storehouse of Butcher the
Shrike. 1t isn't a very pleasant
sight. I must admit, but one must
give Butcher credit for being smart
enough to lay up a store of food
when it was plentiful. When you
come to think Of it, I don't know
why one who eats that kind Of food
shouldn't store 1t up the same as
some others store up other kinds of
foods. OF course, those things won't
keep long, but they will keep from
one meal to another, and probably
that is all Butcher wants.
who is Butcher the Shrike?" de-
manded Peter. Hes a new one to
me-"
Evening star., 1941-08-18
THE EVENINGS HIGH LIGHTS.

WRc. 7:00-Don Voorhees,: WelI,knoWn
conductor directs mustal program featuring
James Mellon. Tenor, and Frsneia White,
soprano.
WWDc, 7:OG-BibIe Round Table: Group
Of tIsrgymsn discuss "0bI. Prophecy Concern.
Ing Aes-end."
WJSv, 70O-Vox Pop: Parks Johnson and
WallY Bufisworih interview daring Army para.
chute Jumpers Al Fort Benning, Ga.
WhAL. 7:30-Tue or False: Six young Chi.
Ns1 ladies, members Of the United China Re.
lief drive, face team Of New York City
Customs House brokers in quiz battle.
WBV. S:00-Foreeast: Raymond Massey, "a
nous ador. leads a cast Of distinguished
Hollywood players in an hours performance
ef Country Lawyer"
VOL, 8:t5-Gusrdians Of the Gate: West
African juBgls chants, customs and lore abound
In immigration Service dramsiizstion Of the
case Of The Man From 5isHs Leone"
WhAl. 8:30-Bassbsl Game: Arch heDonsId
bFcadtasts night game between the Wash.
lnsion Nationals and the Cleveland Indians At
Cleveland.
WRC s;30-lswIesde Of America: Senator
Stephen A. Douglas, he little yanf' Of iii.
nois. is the central character Of an Interesting
drsmaiilation.
Evening star., 1941-08-18

Door shutters, lid men, plugger-
ups, daubers and luters in gas works
are exempt from conscription in
Britain If over 20 years old.