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The sub., 1943-12-09

The tremendous list of candi- dates for officers and Executive Committee for 1914 has stirred up considerable discussion among most of the workers in the yard.
 As the workers have had time to study the merits of the candidates. definite views have been formed. A very large number of loyal, longstanding Union members, in- cluding particularly many work CTS who have been active in the Union as representatives or off, cers, are openly expressing their
The sub., 1943-12-09
Youth Wins

Roberta the daughter of Jose One day to her father disclosed Understanding you are, know 'tis
 said Manuelo and would like to we'd" Her father to her then angrily said, "I would but strike Manuelo dead If e'er I see him on my walk, He ne'er again will ever talk" Away from mine eyes ungrateful
 one, Much rather would l have had a
 son, A son to help me with my work Not glance at girls with so sly a
 Smirk'' Roberta left with teams in her eyes Softly sobbing with heaving sighs Oh, ne'er again could she have near Her dashing young lover, Manuelo
 dear. That night as Jose was riding along Upon his steed so great and strong A shot rang out, clear into the night The horse madly pivoted, so great
 was his fright. Alas poor Jose on his back did fall Too frightened, too weak with no
 words to call He hoped that soon some help
 would come The roundup work was not quite
 done. Into the deepening darkness rode Manuelo dressed in the Spanish
 mode And quickly spied upon the ground A rigid figure not making sound. He quickly dismounted his young
 black mare
The sub., 1943-12-09

Forgetting for the moment his lady
 fair And went to assist the gray haired
 man Who lay so quietly upon the sand. Manuelo held the man quite close And was greatly surprised to dis
 cover Jose. He lifted him gently upon his horse And held him so that he would not
 toss. He brought him home and put him
 to bed And hsard what Jose to him had
 said, Roberta and you will be married
 my son Congratulations, my daughter
 you've Won."
 41-4S9 V. BettencOurt
The sub., 1943-12-09
To A Friend

On behalf of the TinShOp we ded-
 icate this poem to you
 Bob Sprague We'll, Bob. you've heard your
 country's call, We know you'll do your bit. And when friend Hitler finds it out We're sure he'll have a fit. It's boys like you that make 1t
 tough
 For people like the Japs. They know not what they're doing Till they fall into our traps. We don't have to tell you, Bob, To us you are a friend. We know as soon as you get in This war is bound to end. We're right behind you, all of us, This war is our war, too, And with the launching of each ship
 We'll say prayer for you. May God be with you on your way To peace and victory. The Stars and Stripes long will
 wave
 Ger land and sky and sea.
 Mildred R0rnnS
The sub., 1943-12-09
Fauor Experienced Officers

convictions in reference to the election. It seems to be the gen. eral consensus among this group that the list of Executive Commit tee candidates contains some very able men and that the same holds true in the officer nominations. They are definitely favoring and recommending the most experi- enced candidates and would like to see placed in office, officers who have had prior experience in handling the union affairs and have held either an office or post on the Executive Committee.
The sub., 1943-12-09
Our Conflict

On that day and year and hour Forced to war by an Axis power Was this nation brave and free, Which stood for right and liberty. And this conflict shall be fought Til peace on the earth Is ever
 sought, And to the world it will come some day That this war was won "The
 American way.' And that saying will not be for- Remember Pearl HarbOr;" the
 Japs will not, And they will pay for this attack
 you know When we drop bombs on Tokyo.
 George Belke.
 Main Yard Sheet Metal Shop.
The sub., 1943-12-09
OUR MEN AND WOMEN
IN SERVICE
h h h h h

left and right for us guys. Gro Leo Cherenzia-Pu write later) The busiest day of my life was the first day I arrived here, after a sixteen hour ride-needles in my arm, getting my clothes and all such things.
 If anyone wishes to write to me, will be glad to hear from any and all.
 Well, I guess I've said enough so will sign off.
 Sincerely
 Sammy-(37-3O5) F. S. Keep lem sliding.
The sub., 1943-12-09

Sam Alice
 U. s. Naval Training Station Sampson, N. Y. Co. 57O, Brks. G-13 Hello Gang:
 This navy life is sure great for you. I have plenty of exercise and the food isn't bad at all. It's sure cold up here now, next to the lake, and the snow is coming down hard.
 I suppose you are all working hard and putting those boats out
The sub., 1943-12-09
Navy First

My nose is shiny and my hair needs doin'. This dress could do With a bit of bluing. My hands are grimy and my nails a mess. But all of that can wait =. I guess. But my boy, Joe can't wait for ship. And his brother Jim needs gun next trip. And my youngest he'll just raise plain cain. If he has to wait for a fighter plane. I'm old enough to be your aunt. My looks can wait But the Navy can't.
The sub., 1943-12-09

EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Roberts has been announcer on "The Shad- ow'' for 13 years, but still hasn't learned the Shadows trick of hyp- notizing people so that he appears invisible to them.
The sub., 1943-12-09

Someone told Eph Zagar that a real zombie was sort of voodoo ghost. He said after a couple of zombies he saw them ghosts in flight formation.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23

wards, Jr., Mrs. M. A. Tompkins
Mrs. L. r. Spivey, Miss Dolly Grav
Saunders, Miss Juanita Saunders
and Capt James Hubert Saun.
ders.
Also surviving are three broth.
ers, j. D. Saunders, D. M. Saun.
ders, and Richard Saunders. and
sister, Miss Sarah G. Saunders
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday afternoon at p. m. from
St. Andrews Presbyterian church
with the Rev. c. H. Storey offciat-
ing. Interment will follow in Oak
Gale cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be T. H.
Hashagen, John c. Birmingham,
2. D. Anderson, Lacy Saunders,
Albert Saunders and Harriss Saun.
ders. Honorary pallbearers will be
2. H. Holland, c. B. Parmelee, j.
0. Powers, O. H. Shoemaker, Tom
Cowan, C. B. Case, J. E. Hearn,
r: S. Plat, e. Norfleet, J. E. L.
Wade, Aaron Goldberg and j. K
Bannerman.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
MRS. MILE CRIBS

FAIR BLUFF, Nov. 16-Funeral
services for Mrs. Mile Cribs,
Y who died early Sunday morn
ing at her home here were held
Monday at II a. m. from the home
with the Rev. M. L. Lay official
ing.
Mrs. Cribs is survived by one
son, Marsden Cribs of Fairmont;
three daughters, Mrs. George
Strickland, Mrs. Henry Cole and
Mrs. Giley Hinson of Fair Bluff:
two brothers, Murray and Haywood
Barfield, Nichols, S. c. and three
sisters, Mrs. Sim Scott, Florence,
S. c., Mrs. Fances Grantham, NJ
c]1ols, S. c., and Mrs. Manton Hay
es, Dillon, S. c.
Pallbearers were her grandsons
and nephews: Howard Small, Al
bert Cribs, Sidney Cribs, Ernest
Cribs, ALIVE G. Cole and Garland
Cole.
Interment was in Fair Bluff &c.
metery.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23

81, 448, 644.27 and Guilford with ST.
1856, $685. SO.
John A. Sheehan, secretary of Re-
tail Merchants association, Mon
day reminded retailers to take the
three per cent discount which was
granted by the last legislature for
collecting the sales tax.
According to officials of the State
Revenue department, sales tax col
lections in this state in August,
which reflected sales made by mer-
chants in July, the first month Tor
which the discount was permitted,
were $1,441 ,69467 and merchants
claimed discounts amounting only
to $25, 060.59, whereas they were en-
titled to more than $40, 900.
The collections in September,
which reflected August sales,
amounted to $1,518, 1O6. SO and re-
tf.ilers were again entitled to dis
counts in excess of 10000, but
they only claimed discounts of $751;
243.02. Thus retailers are losing
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
CHEST QUOTAS
BEING TOPPED
.danv Firms And Individ-
uaIs Contributing
To Drive

7.i+ reports made Monday in
" community War Chest Cam
'lt an show many firms reaching
p pc Exceeding their individual quo
" Following is a list of firms
'@ nd units and the percentages of
',o+as. Sheriff's Office. 1851;
1 go Security Life Insurance
l nor,nanv 1916: Carolina Cab COM
oo,, 140: Davis Grocery company
p 19o. Thrift Stores 112; jacob
49, I5ordware company 112:: Yellow
r ll company 1o7; Gate City Life
G Iasnrance company of Greensbo-
~, M. OPA rent division 100.
- Earlier reports showed these
orcpntages: Sanitary Cafe 1856;
P P1nohes Brothers Service Station
TO- TO- Wilmington Savings and
r w. company 100: Broadfoot
rron Works 1903: N. C. State High
Wv and Public Works commits
ion 100; J. C. Penney 100: Brooks
Fash Grocery 113; Coast Line So
d. Shop 1879; New York Dry
Cleaners ll2; and Shoemaker's,
Inc. 100.
Announcement was made that
~ orolIps working in the self
1oliciting division will receive
Victory Citation award for
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
LIEUT.. RALPH RUSHER

Funeral services for Lieut..
Ralph Rusher, former Wilmington
resident who was fatally injured
in an automobile accident at Flor.
ence, S. c., will be held Tuesday
at 2 p. m. at the Stephens and
Prevatte Funeral Home, White
vile.
Lieut.. Rusher is survived by his
widow, the former Martha Floyd
of Fairmont; one daughter, Mar
tha Jane; his parentst Mr.. and
Mrs. E. H. Rusher; sister, Mrs.
Joe Womble; and two brothers, E..
A. Rusher and J. w. Rusher.
Lieut.. Rusher was graduate
OF New Hanover High school, class
of 1886. and finished pre-medical
school at Wake Worest in 1910.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23

from $4,000 to $4,000 a month
through failure to claim this dis
count.
The department contends that
pursuant to the law it cannot allow
the discount unless it is claimed by
the merchant at the time he makes
his monthly sales tax report, there
fore, it would be well, Sheehan said
for merchants to take the discount
OF three per cent each month when
they file their monthly sales tax
report with the departnse nt.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
Purse Snatching
Reported To Police

Mrs. Lillian Dodd, % South Front,
reported to police at $3.50 p. m.
Monday that her purse was snatch
ed by Negro boy at Seventh and
Castle streets. Mrs. Dodd, who was
on her way to New Hanover High
School where she is taking a night
course IN tipping, described the
snatcher as being slender, about
five feet and eight inches tall,
bareheaded and wearing dark
clothing.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
Temple Of Israel
Mems Club To Hear
Chaplain Davidson

Chaplain James Davidson, Of
Biuethenthal Air Field, will speak
to members of the Temple OF Is
rael Mems club and their friends
Tuesday at 8 p. m. when the pre-
Thanksgiving day social will be
held. The program committee has
arranged for an evening Of enter
ta,nment and fellowship. Chaplain
Davidson will speak on his trip
through the Mediterranean before
the war, and will show films taken
at that time. Men in the armed
forces are especially invited.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23

REsPAMoL is sooth-
ing to raspN irri-
tated threats. helps
relieve coughin 6
spasms due to colds
aids in loosening
and bringing up
phlegm, No sugar -.
IFS safe for diabetes.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
STAFF SGT. WILLIAM G. BEST

Funeral services for Staff Sgt.
William B. Best. 81. who was
killed in an automobile acct
dent at FLORENCE, s. c.. will be
held Tuesday at p. m. at the
Mckenzie chapel, Whiteville. The
Rev. ]. r. Kennedy of the First
Presbyterian church. Whiteville,
will officiate.
Burial will be made in Bellevue
cemetery, Wilmington, at p. m.
Tuesday with full military hon
ors.
Sgt. Best is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Best of Whiteville; two sisters,
Mrs. D. E. Rollinger of Whining
ton and Miss Barbara Anne Best
of Whiteville; two brothers,
George Frederick and Gordon
Graham Best of Whiteville: and
his grandmother. Mrs. Fred Crit
fifth of Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
TAX ANALYSIS
REPORT ISSUED
County Is Ranked Third
By Chamber OF
Commerce

An analysis of sales and use
tax collections in North. Carolina
ranked New Hanover county third
in comparison with the SO other
counties in report released Mon
day to the Wilmington chamber
Of commerce by the State Revenue
Department, which placed the total
amount at 1896, 1880.
This county was only outranked
in collections by Mecklenburg with
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
Obituaries
MRS. A. L. POWELL

Mrs. A. L. Powell, 40, succunsp-
ed Saturday at II p. m. in local
hospital after a long illness.
She is survived by her husband,
A. L. Powell and the following
children: Charles T. Powell, Ben
ME C. Powell, Mrs. J. W. Wilson,
Miss Ann Powell and Miss Louise
Powell. Also surviving is her mo-
Their, Mrs. L. T. Blanton and five
brothers and two sisters.
Funeral serices were conduct
ed from the chapel of Andrews
raortuary Monday at $3.50 p. m. by
the Rev. Ruth Ketchum and the
Rev. j. Homer Butler.
1nterment followed in Oakdale
cemetery.
Active pallearers were H. H.
Caison, j. W. Long, Page Brown,
Led Glod, Johnny Keels, and
Woodrow Sutton. Honorary pail
bearers were: j. M. Sharp, b.
ney Wilson, F. P. Blanchard, DR..
w. c. Mebane, DR.. H. R. Coleman.
D. H. Barnett and B.. v. Riven-
bark.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
STAASEN ENDORSED

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Nov. %. -(P)-1
Former Governor Harold E. Staas-
en of Minnesota, now lieutenant
commander in the Navy, today was
unanimously endorsed by the Re-,
publican state central committee
for the 1914 Republican nomination
for president.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
State Farm Bureau
Will Name Officers

R. Flake Shaw, of Greensboro,
executive secretary Of the North
Carolina state farm bureau, will
speak at the Farm Bureau meet
ing to be held at 7:30 p. m. Friday
at the Wrightsboro clubhouse.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23

reaching or exceeding their unit
goals.
Campaign officials said that
units should continue to turn in
their reports to campaign head
quarters. Firms who have not re-
ported are urged to complete their
campaigns as soon as possible,
but N. E. Drexler, general chair
man warned leaders not to sacrl-
flee thoroughness for speed.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23

Election of officers for the coming
ear will be held at this meeting.
Members of the Farm Bureau
will discuss the program from this
county to be presented at the Ma
tional Farm Bureau convention to
be held in Chicago Dec. 5.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23
JAMES CARR SAUNDERS

James Carr Saunders. 81. of 22O
North 18th street, died suddenly
Sunday at Ills p. m. after an at
tack of illness suffered while at
tending church services Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Saunders was well known
here having been employed in the
carpentry trade for a number OF
years.
He is survived by his widow.
and the following children: Mrs.
w. J. Bedside, Mrs. J. D. Ed
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-23

A herd of reindeer constitutes
wealth in Siberia, where they
provide milk, flesh, skins and
TRANSFORMATION.
The union times., 1943-04-10

meant the doom of all anti-labor leg islation for this session.
 A similar triumph was scored on a test measure in California, when the drastic "Fletcher-Biggar' bill, which contained innumerable restrictions on labor, was tabled by a Senate com mittee. Union chiefs interpreted this defeat as death knell for all pend ing antilabor legislation in the state
 SERIOUS SETBACKS
 Major setbacks for labor occurred in Arkansas and Kansas. In the form CT state Governor Homer Adkins signed the O'Daniel "anti-violence" bill, while in Kansas Governor An drew Schoeppel approved legislation placing on unions the burden of filing a mass of detailed reports on finances, dues, salaries of officers and other data; compelling union representatives to be licensed, and placing extreme restrictions on strikes and picketing.
 In both states leaders of all branches of labor charged the laws invaded the constitution rights of citizens and that court tests would be instituted.
The union times., 1943-04-10
NEWS
 Quiz

The following questions are bas- ed on news and personalities of currnt interest to organized labor. Answers on page 4.
 l. Name the banker and friend of the farm bloc whom President Roosevelt has made war food ad- ministratOr.
 2. Why are the canners fighting grade labelling by the O.P.A.?
 3. How much of raise is being asked by the United Mine Work. CTS for hard coal miners?
 4. In what state has the gOv- ernOr stopped the selective service from drafting farmers and farm labor?
 5. What large group of import ant war production employers came out in opposition to work or fight methods for reducing absentee ism?
 6. Why was Mark Starr, educa- tiOnal director of the Intl. Ladies Garment Workers Union (A.F.L.), rejected as adult education director of New York City even though he was the only one of 100 candi- dates who qualified?
 7. A group of 25O United Auto Workers members spent three days in an army camp, performing as soldiers. What was the reaction of the commanding general?
 8. What happened to the Ruml sOak-the-pOOr tax plan in the House of Representatives?
The union times., 1943-04-10
Villano, Charter
 Member ofLocal 273,M.P. O., Dies

Members of Local 273, New Haven Motion Picture Machine Operators, are mourning the death of Nicholas Villano, 57. of 32O South End Road, East Haven. He was a charter member of the New Haven Local, which was founded in 1912. At the time of his death VillanO was projectiOnist at the Roger Sherman Theatre.
 He was member of the Theatrical Employees Union prior to the founding of Local 273, and at the time of his death was serving on the executive board of the local. He IS a past vice president of the union.
 Villano is survived by his wife, two daughters and three step sons.
 Services were conducted from the Seydel Funeral Home last week Burial was in an East Haven Gene tery. The pail bearers were all mem bers of Local 273 They were Pres. Maurice w. J. Moriarty, Business Agent Matthew w. Kennedy, Vice Pres. Frank Perry; Finance Board Member Adolph Juul, Andrew Car rano and Nicholas DeGross.
The union times., 1943-04-10
MEET CALLED OFF

Announcement also was made that the A.F.M.'s annual convention, set for Columbus, Ohio, June IA, had been cancelled because the board felt it was patriotic duty not to have sessions this year. This is the first omission in AZ years.
The union times., 1943-04-10
RecordMonopoly Refuses To Make eaceWithUnion

CHICACO.-Refusal of the radio phOnograph trust to reach settle ment of its dispute with the Ameri- can Federation of Musicians com- peIs the union to continue its re- fusal to make records for juke boxes, phonographs and radios, A.F.M. Pres. James C. Petrillo has announced.
 Replying to the trusts rejection of a union settlement proposal, the Mu sicians' executive board said: There is nothing further we can present until you are prepared to submit in good faith constructive proposals for the solution of the tragic problem" "
 The A.F.M. refuses to make rec ordS because their commercial use has thrown tens of thousands of musi- clans out of work and the radio trust has stllbbornly refused to meet the problem.
The union times., 1943-04-10
Company Bounces Workers
 In Forced Relief Drive

ALTOONA, Pa.-Workers at the Altoona shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. found notice on the company bulletin board informing them that F. C. Crimshaw, general works manager, had decided ex- actIy how much money each would have to donate to relief agencies.
 Not only were they told how much they would have to give, regardless of their financial position, but those who did not pay the entire amount were sent home.
 A. B. Martin, field representative of United Steel Workers, quickly protested Crimshaw's dictatOrial methods, reminding the company that the union had been buying war bonds and contributing to war relief.
 As a result of union pressure, inc workers who had been penal ized were given full back pay for time lost and workers who were still out were reinstated.
The union times., 1943-04-10
Labor Victories Outnumber Defeats In Battles On State Legislation

WASHINCTON.-Organized Ia- bOr scored several outstanding vic- tories in its desperate battle on State legislative fronts against powerful reactionary interests seek ing to destroy unions.
 In six states-WashingtOn, Mon- tana, Wyoming, Utah, Indiana and North Dakota-labor succeeded in killing all oppressive bills, as the legislatures adjourned their 1942 sessions.
 In North Dakota, the notorious "anti-violence" bill, promoted by Sen ator w. Lee O'Danie1 and the Facist Christian Americans" was among the measures beaten.
 This bill virtually outlawing picket ing, was previously buried in Okla homa, Tennessee, Iowa, Missouri and North Carolina.
 JUNK HART BILL
 Another significant labor victory occurred in Missouri where the Sen ate junked the vicious "Hart Bi1l," re- quiring unions to file detailed financial statements and submit to onerous reg ulations. Union chiefs predicted this
The union times., 1943-04-10

A Norwegian church was taken over by the Nazis as a bar for sol diers, and later when it had been stripped of all furnishings, incIud- ing plush around the altar, it was used as a store and accommodation for Nazi troops.
The union times., 1943-04-10
Connecticut Labor
 Is Interested In
 OWL. Pamphlets

Organized labor in Connecticut has shown a great deal of interest in two pamphlets published by the Office of War Information, acording to Wen dell A. Teague, branch information officer of the State Field Office at Hartford.
 A number of requests have been received for the new handbook, Battle Stations For AL" dealing with the problems of controlling living costs and preventing imitation and the governments efforts in this field. The Hartford Central Union has asked for 25O copies. Other inquiries have been made by other labor groups.
 As soon as these booklets are avail able they will be distributed from the OWL. at 119 Anne Street Hartford.
 Organized labor has shown a good deal of interest, Teague stated, in the ''Tale of City," the 24- page pamphlet describing the Occu- patton of Warsaw.
 The story of Warsaw is that of a city subject to deliberate Nazl pat tern of death, disease, starvation, eco- monic slavery, and wholesale elimi- nation of population, according to the OWL. Material for the pamphlet was gathered from all possible sources, many of them hitherto con- fdential, including numerous govern mental and private reports and eye witness accounts. It is illustrated by a former officer of the Polish Army, who witnessed the early days of the occupation.
 "Warsaw's fate is the ultimate fate of Paris, Oslo, and Rotterdam, of Belgrade and Brussels, of every vil- lage, city and nation that falls to the Nazis," the OWL. says.
The union times., 1943-04-10

Work absences in a Cleveland, Ohio, plant were reduced by a abOr-management drive from 22,- 900 hours to $500 hours in four-month period, in spite if in- creased employment.