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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
Three Fleets

1t is not easy for a layman to assay the
full significance Of the navy's reorganization
of its fighting forces into three United States
fleets.
On the surface, at least, the change appears
to be merely technical one designed to in
crease the efficiency and freedom of operation
OF the warships which the navy has on hand
With the exception of an increase in the
strength of the forces now stationed in the
Atlantic the reorganization involves no real
change in the disposition Of our naval units.
All that seems to have happened is that the
Asiatic and Atlantic squadrons have been
raised to the status of fleets with their own
commanders chief
This has the obvious advantage Of providing
own command, in each of the three sea areas
in which they might be called on to face an
enemy force. Actually the change in designa-
ton is not apt to make great deal Of diff
ference until our naval building program is
much farther along than it is now. 1t is mere
ly preparation for the time when we shall have
enough war vessels to make these three fleets
Suong enough 10 guaro tne areas TO WHICH
they are assigned.
It is natural to look for diplomatic motive
behind the reorganization since the navy is a
prime instrument of foreign policy. Possibly
as has been pointed out, the establishment OF
an Asiatic fleet can be interpreted as warn
ing to Japan that the United States intends to
maintain and increase its strength in those
waters.
But it takes ships to make such warning
stick and it will be long time before we
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
LEONARD PUSHES
FAIR TAX PLANS
Calls On Broughton And Law
makers Asking Them To
Consider Program

RALEIGH, Jan. 12.-(P)-J. Paul
Leonard Of Statesville, secretary of
the North Carolina Fair Tax as.
sociation, today sent a letter to
Governor Broughton and members
of the legislature asking them to
consider the legislative program of
the association.
Leonard said the program was
adopted by the association in 1888.
It urged:
1. Promotion of economy and eff.
flc1ency in government, and reduc.
ton in public debt SO that taxes
may be reduced.
2. Adjustment of the sales tax.
.. Reduction of automobile Ii.
cense fees.
4. Promotion of reforms in elec.
ton laws, including the abolish
ment OF the absentee ballot,
D. Checking what was described
as the trend toward Capitalization
OF power in Raleigh, and "restora-
ton to the people the right of SELF
government to which they are en-
tltied under a democracy"
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
By GEORGE TUCKER

NEW YORK, Jan. 12-Doubtless
you know all about the big "vice
raids'' being conducted by the po-
lice, for the wire services have
carried the story, and only the
other night a raiding party did
surround an uptown manor and
take into custody a half dozen at
tendants and a score of important
people who were standing around
a roulette board, apparently mes
merized by the antics of the little
jumping ball.
But what seems slightly incred-
ib1e is the "amazement'' on the
part of many officials that such
things exist. I am not much of a
betting man myself, especially af-
ter you pass the two-bit limit. be-
cause my luck and my judgment,
or possibly both, have never
brought me any appreciable re-
turns, but even such a disinter.
ested stander-by as could have
pointed out a dozen or more door.
ways that lead to those rooms
where only coarse money is used
and where it is nothing to see
hundreds swap ownership on the
turn of a card.
It is one of, those open secrets
which everyone except apparently
the police knows all about, and so
when the raiding squads ''blow off
the lid'' of the big gambling busi-
ness in New York the effect on
the reading public is something
less than terrific. There never
has been a time on Broadway
when a man with a yen to bet his
Judgment against the unpredictable
spin of wheel couldn't find some
one to accommodate him, and
there never will be. There must
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
Star-News Proqram

Consolidated City-County Government
under Counctl-Mana0er Administration
Public Port Terminals.
Perfected Truck and Berry Preserving
and Marketing Facilities.
Arena for Sports and Industrial Shot1s.
Seaside Highway from WrightsviAe
Beech to Bald Head Island.
Extension OF City Limits.
35-Foot Cape Fear River channel, .oid-
er Turning Basin, With ship lanes into
industrial sites along Eastern bank south
OF Wilmington.
Pdved River Road to Southport, uia
Orton Plantation.
Development OF Pulp Wood Production
through sustatned-yteld methods through
out Southeastern North Carolina.
Unified Industrial ana Resort Promo
tiondl Agency, supported By one county
1oide tao.
Shipydrds and Drydocks.
Negro Health Center for Southeastern
North Carolina. developed around the
Community Hospital.
Adequate hospital -ilities for Whites.
Junior High School.
Tobacco Warehouse for Export Buyers.
Development OF ndtive grape 0ro1cin0
throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
Modern Tuberculosis Sandtortun,.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
Editorial Comment
STRUGGLE FOR INTELLECTUAL CON-
SISTENCY
Baltimore Sun


II an isolationist has made divine dogma
out OF his error, he can close his mind not
only to the arguments against his position but
even to the pressure of events. Senator Wheel
er, it might be suggested, is that sort of iso-
lationist. If, on the other hand the isolationist
is man of greater pretension to intellectual
consistency, in that he seeks to make his
views accord with the facts then, like Sena-
tor Vandenberg, he must alter his position as
well as he can when events press in upon
him.
Senator Vandenberg has been altering his
position pretty frequently of late. A year ago
he was an integral part of the group whose
views are reflected in the johnson Act, the
group whose members, of course, were the
spiritual heirs of those who wrecked the
League OF Nations. AS events pressed on, he
changed the word describing his attitude from
'.isolationist' to 'insulationist." During t h e
'campalgn-he was an unsuccessful contender
for the Republican nonination-he brought
himself to support Mr.. Wilkes position for
aid to Britain 'short of war;" Now he finds
it necessary to revise his views again.
His present position-we paraphrase from
an interview he gave to Foreign Correspon-
dence"-is that the United States should i'm
mediately undertake to explore all avenues to
peace Not until then he says, will he support
Mr.. Roosevelts policy of ''all-out'' aid to Brit
ain. Taking account of the pressing fact that
Herr Hitler might not live up to the terms
of peace arranged under pressure of the
United States he hints, without quite COM
mitting himself, that it might be necessary
for the United States to guarantee t h e
peace. But this, of course, is about as far
from isolationism as can possibly be imagined.
We have to admit to kind of sympathy
for Senator Vandenberg's squirmings in his
effort to make an impossible ideal square with
a series of all-too-possible events. From being
a complete isolationist he has got as far as
proposing that the United States bang the
heads of the bellgerents together, make them
accept peace and then, perhaps, police them
thereafter. If this suggestion doesn't work,
then he is in favor of all aid to Britain, even
if, as he fears, such policy leads to war. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
Conferences Between
Congressional Groups
Arms Leaders Talked

WASHINGTON, Jan. H. G -
A World war practice of weekly
conferences between congressional
committees and defense authori-
ties may be resumed in an effort
to promote closer cooperation on
the armament program.
The house military committee
will meet Wednesday with War de-
partment officials, and members
said steps probably would be TAX.
en- to arrange regular conferences,
"We'll wait and see how we get
along the first day." one commit.
teeman said.
The War department suggested
the meeting to give the legislators
an opportunity to learn just what
progress is being made on the de.
fense program.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
. Man About Manhattan

be so places in New York where
gambling in stiff white shirt fronts
is routine. These places shift ad-
dresses occasionally-that is part
of their technique-but they are
invariably backed by the same
bankroH and the profits are shared
by the same organizers.
There used to be a place in 38th
street where one man won SO much
money he had to carry it away in
a bag. That was the night of the
Notre Dame-Arny game. Two
weeks later the place wasn't there.
Probably it was in seth street, or
maybe in And street.
G a m bling hasn't changed
through the years but the idea be-
hind the game has altered to some
extent. It used to be the custom
for the gambler Rothstein and his
like to operate the floating games,
from one hotel room to another
with the word passed along only a
few hours before play was to be-
gin. Those were the days when
gun-play was less sensational on
Broadway than it would be now,
and indeed that is how Rothstein
died-shot in a midtown hotel.
But today the people who have
the money to gamble make a sort
of ritzy game of it. You aren't
admitted unless you wear evening
clothes. The ladies generally are
beautiful and the gentlemen rich.
They arrive and depart in luxuri-
Gus cars-except when the raiders
step in and take them away in
Black Marias-and on the whole
it is regarded as a pleasant if ex-
pensive way to idle away few
handy hours. I thought everybody
knew this, 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
Severe Storm Centered
Southeast Of Nantucket

WASHINGTON, Jan. H. R -
The weather bureau said that the
severe storm moving northward off
the Atlantic coast was centered
about 500 miles southeast of Nam
tucket, Mass, at 1880 a. m. ESI)
today.
1t issued this advisory:
1.-THE severe and extensive At
lantic storm was centered at 7;3o
a. m. about 500 miles southeast
of Nantucket, Mass, moving slow
ly northeastward with lowest pres
sure about go millibars (2S,of
inches) and attended by gales over
a radius of about 500 miles from
its center. There are no lndlca'
tions of any further increase in IN
tensity of the storm. Caution aa-
vised vessels within storm area
No further advisories regarolhs
this Storm
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
WILMINGTON'S SHIPYARD
FAYETTEVILLE Observer

1t goes without saying that Fayetteville is
deeply interested in the report that Wilmington
has very good chance of becoming the site of
new and important shipyard. It goes without
saying that Fayetteville stands ready to do
whatever it can to help Wilmington gain this
industry.
Fayetteville long ago has come to the con-
clusion that nothing is to be gained by jealousy
Of its sister city at the other end of the Cape
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
Liner Excalibur DELAYED
By Storms In Atlantic

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-(P-Cap-
tain s. Norman Groves radioed the
olIlces of the American Export
Lines today that the liner Ex-
cahbur would be delayed by storms.
The ship, carrying 17S passengers,
was due early tomorrow from Lis
bon
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13

Fear, and has learned that what
helps Wilmington is also good for
Fayetteville.
We can think Of dozen ways in
which a big shipbuilding plant at
Wilmington would be helpful to
Fayetteville.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
LABOR IS READY
FOR SACRIFICES
Says Will Oppose Any At.
tempt To Curtail It's 'Rigkt
To Strike,' However

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 tR -
The American Federation of Labor
told congress today that it's mem
bers were ready to make sacri-
fees" for national defense, but
would oppose any attempt to cur
tail labor's right to strike.''
1T would be suicidal for us, in
our haste to build an invuherable
military defense of our country,
to abandon democracy in the pro-
cess" the federation said in pre-.
senting its legislative recommen-
dations.
A request that congress author
ize promptly" defense appropria-
tions asked by President Roosevelt
topped the list of recommends
tions.
The AFL said it would not op-
pose reasonable reductions in
relief appropriations since defense
expansion was providing jobs lat
such a rapid pace that it appears
likely the number of unemployed
will be reduced sharply by the
end of the year" At the same time,
it estimated that there were now
100000 unemployed and said it
would insist upon adequate pro-
vision for those unable to find jobs
in industry"
1t said it would oppose any move
to impair present federal labor
laws, but proposed these amend
ments to the labor relations act as
Safeguards" against possible
future maladministration:"
l. Opportunity for skilled en-
pioyes and recognized classifica-
tons of workers Ito retain their
separate unity if they so desire. :"
2 Direct court appeals by un-
ions in representation cases.
3 3-Amendments preserving the
integrity of collective bargaining
agreements lawfully entered into
by bona fide labor organizat tions. :"
4EAmendments to eliminate the
outrageous delays that jeopardize
the organizational gains made by
many labor unions"
s. A five member labor rela-
tions board.
Among other points in the pro-
gram were:
adequate appropriations" for
the Dies committee and the Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation for
"vigilant investigation and prompt
Suppression of the activities of di-
rect agents of hostile foreign gov
ernments in our country, and fifth
column movement"
Extension of U. S. Housing act
to provide homes for workers in
defense industries and assure
adaptability of such housing to the
post-emergenoy needs of low.in-
come families
Extension of the farm security
administrations migratory labor
camp program and of the low-cost
rural housing program.
Increased federal grants to Door.
er states for old age assistance, and
extension of social security cover
age to millions of agricultural,
domestic and other workers not
now included"
Insurance under social security
laws for permanent and tempor-
ary disability.
Opposition to wage cuts and
false economies" among lower
paid government employees
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
RESCUE VICTIMS

PORTSMOUTH, England, Jan. lie
R-Soldiers, sailors and civilians
of this navy town spent the Week
end digging victims from pulldlnss
blasted by Friday nights heavy ar
attack. Historic buildings and an
treasures We're among the thlhes
destroyed but already a new clsio
center is planned to replace the
old. All public services are
pected to be working fully "it"A"
a few days.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
"STALINIsT PREMIUMS,

MOSCOW, Jan. 12-R)- About
100000 rubles will be granted
this month as ''Stalinist Prem
iuns" for outstanding achieve
ments in art, science and inven-
ton in Soviet Russia, it was an
nounced today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
MEAT RATION

LONDON, Jan. 12-lRAThe food
ministry announced today that the
meat ration for the week starting
tomorrow and until further notice
would be equivalent of % cents
weekly Fer adalt and IA cents TO.
children.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
OFFICERS ASSEMBLE

ANKARA, Turkey, Jan. lz' -,
British army, air force and na,a,
officers were assembling here touas
for exchanges of views with 'l.O
Turkish general staff, one OF d u,
ries of such conferences. Ihls va. W."
be the first such conference siN'>
the French defeat
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
TOP O. THE MORNING

The vital point about religion azz is not a0hat
you think about it, but aUhdt yoW do about it.
SIR WILFRED GREENFIELD.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13

are able to increase greatly the total of
mere 50 vessels of all types, which make up
the present Asiatic fleet without seriously
weakening our naval strength elsewhere.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-13
= Fair Enouuh
BY WESTBROOK PEGLER

The Star wishes it's readers
to know that views and opin.
ions expressed in this article
are those of the author and
may not always harmonic
with its position.-The Editor
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30

outlook" Defense Petroleum Co.
ordinator Ickes withdrew his re-
quest that East coast filling sta
tions remain closed between z p. m.
and Z a. m. Mr.. Ickes said the
move was made possible by the re-
turn of 40 tankers by the British,
increased transportation facilities
to bring oil to the East coast and
the fact that his conservation pro-
gram had reduced the oil reserves
shortage from 100000 barrels to
476,000 barrels.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30

Bombers-designs ready for mass
production and four gigantic new
plants will be in operation by next
summer; Tanks-production being
doubled by farming out to make
1000 a month; Powder and Smill
Arms abreast of schedule with 80
of 20 planned plants now in pro-
duction, 81 by spring.
The President announced that by
January he will place before Con-
gress program to step up tank
OUTPUT to double the present con-
templated production. He said the
program is being developed primar-
lily for this country's own needs
Maj. Gen. Devers, armored force
commander, speaking in Philadel-
phia, said there are already ample
tanks for training purposes.
Subcontracting
The OPM Defense Contract Dis
tribution Division issued an Army
compilation of existing contract:
offering the best subcontracting op
portunities and announced a plar
for prime contractors to "adopt'
whole small industries for the dura
ton. Division Director Odlum sait
the Curtiss-Wright Airplane Com
pany, for example, has adopted the
aluminium industry and will farm
out parts of its orders to thos'
aluminium plants hard hit by cur
tailment of civilian production.
The War Department announced
the Quartermaster Corps will max,
its contract awards on a regiona
basis, direct negotiations will b,
made with bidders, and prices viii
no longer be "the dominating fac
tor" in making awards.
Labor
OPM Directors Knudsen and Hill
man and War and Navy Secretar
les Stimson and Knox issued join
statement that the interruption o
defense production by strikes o
slowdowns "is the greatest help ag
gressors can get these days whel
material on the battlefield is every
thing They asked employers an
employees to telephone the U. S
Cancellation Service or the OPM il
cases of labor difficulties so the,
can receive immediate attention.
Living Costs and Prices
The Labor Department reporte
living costs for moderate incom
families in large cities are now g..
percent higher than before the out
break of war in Europe. Price Ad
ministrator Henderson, in repor
to the President, said the U. S
needs price control legislation ian
we need it fast"
Priorities
Priorities Director Nelson issue
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an order entirely prohibiting the
use of copper for non-defense con-
struction after November and af-
ter January 1 for 100 civilian art
icles such as toys, jewelry, dress
accessories, house furnishings and
burial equipment. He also ordered
continued through December the
curtailment of light truck produc-
ton for civilian use.
Mr.. Nelson announced series of
open meetings in Minneapolis, Nov
3; Cincinnati, Nov. 5; Indianapolis
Nov. 6; Rochester, Nov. IL; East
Orange, N. j., Nov. Ia; and Pitts
burgh, Nov. IS; to acquaint bust.
nessmen with the priorities system
The OPM certified these sever
midwest communities as entitled
to special consideration in the ne
gotiation of defense contracts be
cause they face unemployment due
i to priorities: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Eatonton, Ca; Greenville, Mich.
Ripon, Wis; Newton and Kellogg
a.; and Mansfield, o.
Civilian Defense
The President proclaimed Nov
ember 11-16 "Civilian Defens,
Week." The Proclamation asket
Americans "to become better in
formed of the many vital phase
of the civilian defense program ant
of opportunities-for the participa
tion of every individual" Civilian
Defense Director LaGuardia an
nounced the theme of the week
''The only effective answer to tota
war is total defense"
Air
The War Department announce
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encamped there. The new building,
20 by 40 feet, has just been COM
pleted. 1t is the first to be finish
ed in the group of permanent build
ings being built for the soldiers on
the reservation. Work on thte pro-
posed barracks for the service men
is progressing slowly, with only the
laying of foundations, so far. Of
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30

ficials have expressed doubt that
they will be ready for occupancy
this winter. In the meantime the
tent encampment is being made as
comfortable as possible, although
it is felt that much will need to be
done for protection against the
wind and frigid weather over the
sand dunes of Cape Henlopen.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30

Attention of the car owner has
been called earlier than usual this
year to his problem of winter
radiator protection. by the fact
that the defense program has
substantially cut the supply of
permanent anti-freeze solution
available to the public. Not only
does this product play its part in
tanks. trucks. ships and planes,
but the raw materials used in its
production are also needed in
other parts of the defense effort.
AS the map shows, every state
in the union gets a freeze up. at
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30

some time, though the problem
is rare in few localities. This
year the coming of the first really
cold weather will find many mo-
torists unprepared, and perhaps
unable to buy their usual anti
freeze protection for their cars.
The principal manufacturer of
permanent anti-freeze. National
Carbon Company. Inc, has made
great increases in its production
facilities. but needs of the defense
program have nevertheless cur
tailed the amount available for
civilian use.
The present outlook, says the
company lis that normal chan
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30
This Week
In Defense
Aid to Britain, Russia

Lend-Lease Expediter Hartman,
returned from Moscow conferences
ON aid to Russia, reported to the
President that the Russian govern
ment and people are determined to
fight on at all costs but the Soviet
armies need substantial quantities
of munitions and raw materials"
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau
advanced the Soviet Union another
s3O,0O0,OOO against gold Sussia is
sending to this country. The De-
tense Supplies Corporation author
lied payment of $50, $4,000 to the
Russian-owned Amtorg Trading
CoCmpany for imports of manga
nese and other materials necessary
to C. S. defense industry.
The Federal Loan Agency an
nounced disbursement ito Great
Britain of another 100000, 900 on
the S425, 600, 900 loan to that coun-
try for which Britain put up as COL
lateral British-owned American
factories and investments.
Both Houses of Congress passed
the S5,985,000,000 new lend-lease
appropriation and sent it to confer
ence to adjust minor differences.
U. S. Ships Sunk
The 9,000-ton freighter Lehigh,
flying the American flag on a run
from Spain to Vast Africa to pick
up a cargo, was sunk in the South
Atlantic on October 49, All hands
were rescued. The American-own-
ed freighter Bold Venture was sunk
several hundred miles south of Ice
land, October 16. The President
told a press conference the sinking
of the Lehigh seems to establish
that merely keeping ships from act
ual combat areas no longer pro-
tects them.
The Navy Department announced
the destroyer Kearney, ATTACKED
by a submarine undoubtedly Ger
man" on october IT, reached port
with II crew members missing, one
critically injured and eight injured
slightly.
The House passed and sent to
the Senate resolution authorizing
the arming of American merchant
ships.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30

The War Department announced
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Priorities Director Nelson issued
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nels of distribution will be sup
piled with considerably less than
The amount of 'Prestone' anti
freeze which flowed through them,
to the consumer a year ago. But
we feel confident that motorists
who have learned to depend on.
permanent anti-freeze, and who
are deprived of their customary
protection this winter. will realize
the part this material is playing
in the defense program. Without
the production facilities built up.
to supply the demands Of thes~
peacetime customers, the filling Of
government needs in the emerg-
ency would be impossible.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-30

officers and soldiers at Fort
Miles dedicated ne post exchange
Saturday night at the fort with an
"open house" attended by the men
of the 261st Coast Artillery unit