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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16

They are known as the Army S
little Merchant Marine from the
record work they do in hauling
cargo and soldiers with their land
ing craft. Less known is the fact
that the Amphibian Engineers are
also the Army's little Navy for
their a1nphibian tactical work.
Masters of score of specialties
it is small wonder that they have
converted their landing craft to
use as gunboats and assault boats
that support the infantry with
heavy fire power in shore to shore
operations behind enemy Lines and
up jungle rivers. In the Philip
pines they have gone farther
they make ship to shore operations
for the purpose of knocking out
enemy pillboxes, protecting TANKS,
and providing cover for the es-
Enlistment of ferries which are
needed as soon as the first wave
hits the shore.
Just such function was full
filled in the Lingayen gulf landing
by gunboats of the 533rd Boat and
Shore Regiment of the 3rd Engi-
neer Special Brigade. Three OF
these gunboats under the com
mand of Major Edwin H. Laugh
ton, husband of Mrs. Cynthia
Laughton of 7O8 Dock St., Whining
ton, shared the distinction OF
knocking out the first Jap pillbox
as American troops swept onto
T l1Zon island
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
INCREASE Seen
IN COUNTY TAXES

John A. Orren, county auditor,
revealed yesterday that there
would be little, if any increase in
property values for 1915, and
added that New Hanover county
taxable property valuations were
estimated at $75,OO0,000 for this
year.
The present total county tax rate
is 60 cents on $500 property val
uation. This includes a 20 cent
school levy, which was voted by
the people. The city tax rate is
$1.35 on $500 valuation, making the
combined total $1.95 per 500 valua.
ton.
Little or no changes were antici-
pated by OrreI in the realty and
personal property valuations. He
said that the corporate excess val
ues were practically what they
were for last year.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
PRESIDENT WARNS
MINERS OF COAL

WASHINGTON, May 15.-P)-A
warning by President Truman that
anthracite must be mined stirred
talk tonight of possible sanctions
to end the hard coal strike
Mr.. Truman told news confer
ence the government would take
whatever steps are necessary to
get the coal out. He did not elab-
crate, beyond emphasizing that
the coal must and will be mined.
With the strike of 1900 miners
now in it's third week, possible
courses of action open TO the adj
ministration included:
/. The President might appeal
directly to the patriotism OF the
miners, urging them to get back
on the job.
2. Solid Fuels Administrator
Harold L. Ickes might ask William
H. Davis, Economic Sterilization
Director, to enforce sanctions
against the individual miners,
such as lifting gasoline and tire
allotments based on occupational
driving.
3. The President could order the
Army to enforce the mining of coal
"a step regarded as extremely
unlikely and only last resort.
The anthra cite mines, located in
Pennsylvania, already are under
u. S control. The miners made
no move to resume work after
the President ordered the mines
taken over May 3 by Icke,. Hoist
ing of the American flag was the
only ostensible development re-
sultins from the seizure.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
Services Are Planned
At Temple OF Israel
In Shovuous Festival

The festival of Shovuous, which
is celebrated 40 days following the
Passover, will be ushered in with
a special service in the Temple of
Israel Thursday at p. m. Rabbi
Thurman will read the ritual and
preach. Special music will be pres
ented by the choir, featuring a solo
by Pfc. Ernest Schoen.
The. name Of the Holy Day is de-
rived from the seven weeks which
elapsed between the departure of
the Israelites from Egypt and their
arrival at Mt. Sinai, where the
people of Israel accepted the Ten
Commandments which became the
Magma Carta of Religion.
Temple of Israel services are al
ways open to the public.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
Cherry Urges Expansion
OF Agriculture In ~ C..

SCOTLAND NECK, May 15.-(R
Governor Cherry said here to-
night that despite North Cardinals
rapid progress in industry, any
postwar economic program must
include a broad expansion of ma
chinery to spur agricultural de-
velopment of the state.
Speaking at the annual banquet
of the Scotland Neck business
bureau, Cherry said that such a
program must first consider the
needs of the farmer and what can
be done to make his life fuller,
more productive, and give him and
his children greater advantages,
financially, socially and education
ally
First he said, there should be a
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
Property O1uners' Group.
Meets To Adopt By-Lalus

charged with keeping abreast of all
civic improvements and changes
on South Third street and with the
duty of appearing or appointing a
committee to appear before the
City Council and protect the inter
ests of home and property owners
o that street.
Earlier in the meeting, attended
by 48 persons, % of them South
Third street property owners, the
minutes of the previous meeting
were read as well as minutes of the
directors meeting at which the
constitution and bylaws were dis
cussed and recommended for adop-
ton.
Mrs. Walter R. Marvin, president
of the group. thanked those present
for attending and repeated the
objects of the organization.
She called on Empie Latimer,
Secretary and Treasurer, for a
financial report and it was reveal
ed that voluntary contributions to
working fund for the body
amounted to $58.77.
Colonel Lawrence Simpson, vice
president, Mr.. Latimer and the
American Legion were congratulate
ed for having brought the issue of
the relaying of sidewalks before
the City Council. It was pointed
oft that it had subsequently been
decided by the council to defer the
work for an indefinite period.
Mrs. Marvin expressed the hope
that the repair and Strengthening
of the beautiful old tagged and
brick walks in the city would be
decided upon in lieu of uprooting
them for more modern types of
paving.
A proposed letter to Mayor
Ronald Lane was read to the or
ganization by Colonel Simpson, in
which it was requested that study
be made of Third street traffic
problems, and unanimously auth
orized by members.
Mrs. Kate Higgins, representing
South Fourth street property own
ers, and Mrs. Carey McRae, rep
resenting Dock street owners,
spoke briefly at the meeting on
problems being experienced by
citizens of those sections, including
noise from the fire department
radio and trash on the plaza by the
station.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
U. S. REGIONAL
FORMULA IS SET
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4That is paramount in our
minds"
But Latin American leaders were
openly displeased by the failure
of the American delegation to lay
before them a written proposal.
Several had agreed in principle
to what this country had in mind
but insisted that nothing could
be done until they saw it in writ
ing.
Alberton Lleras Camargo, for
eign minister of Colombia, told
newsmen before meeting Stettinius
that a conference subcommittee
of which he is chairman could
do nothing more about the regional
arrangements problem until he
had a written proposal from the
U. S. delegation. Otherwise, he
said, the subcommittee had con-
Guided its study of the regional
problem.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
Clothing Drive Head
Lauds Negro Schools
For Part In Campaign

Postmaster Wilbur r. Dosher,
chairman of the local old clothes
campaign, announced yesterday
that in order to give the Ne
gro schools the credit due them he
was making it known that they col
1ected several thousand pounds Of
clothing, but because they had no
packing facilities their contribu-
tons were turned over to other
schools and therefore went into the
latter's total showing.
He highly praised them for
their cooperation and explain
ed that a similar situation existed
at several churches which also
lacked facilities for packing their
own contributions.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16

broad expansion of agricultural
educational facilities for farm chill
lden ''who want to remain farm
ers." This phase of the program
should include the setting up of
area vocational schools to teach
purely agricultural subjects.
Also included would be a pro-
gram Of practical and scientific
research to make North Carolina
agricultural products better, and
a general soil rebuilding program.
"Our future farmers should
know soils, how to analyze soils,
soil erosion, rotation Of crops,
fertilizers, drainage Of land, for
estry, cattle breeding, hog raising,
dairying, poultry breeding and
raising, farm machinery and re-
pair, and electric equipment and
repair. These subjects at present
can be obtained only in colleges to
which greater number of our
farm children never are to 60 be-
cause Of financial difficulties, ne
said.
He said that Of the approximate
ly 81, 1851, 900 acres of land in North
Carolina, approximately 18,845, 600
acres are in farms. The value OF
the farm land and buildings in
1910 was $736708, 900, he said, adj
ding that one-third .of the entire
population of the State now is en-
gagged in farming and forestry.
mo State or nation can live
without the things the farmers pro-
duce, and with the education and
training, modern machinery and
scientific methods, North Carolina
farmers will be able to Live fuller
and better life, and our State will
be. lifted to new heights Of social
betterment and economic achieve
ment."
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
VISIT POSTOFFICE

The Sixth grade of the Long
Creek school was escorted
through the Wilmington post
office yesterday morning by ].
D. Dosher, assistant postmas-
ter, and o. C. Hill, superinten-
dent of mails. Miss Elizabeth
Kalman, teacher, was in charge
of the "a children, and trans
portation was provided by
Mr.. Bell Of Long Creek.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
New Hanover County
Leads In Abe Sales

New Hanover county continued
to lead North Cardinals Is ABC
counties In individual liquor sales
in April with total of $1S5, 363. IS,
according to figures released in
Raleigh yesterday by Carl Will
Hanson, chairman of the State
Alcoholic Beverage Control board.
Durham county with sales of
$173, 960.40 was second, and third
was Wake county with sales of
$143, 1890. Total state sales in
April amounted to $1,547, 819.75.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
HI-Y MINSTREL

The Wilmington Hi-Y club
will present its 31st annual
Hi-Y minstrel at 8:15 p. m.
Friday in the New Hanover
high school auditorium. Gen
eral admission is 60 cents and
student admission is IS cents,
including tax. Tickets may be
purchased from Hi-Y men,
bers.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
HOW TO BUY A HAT

MARENGO, Ind, May 15.-WH
Mrs. Ella Murphy, milliner
here for SIS years, says that there
is only one positive test of whether
a woman's hat is. the latest style.
'Try on the hat before your hus-
band,''. sprightly, 71-year-old Mrs.
Murphy said. eff he looks Mortified
and utters crossword, you can be
sure that the hat is in style"
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President Puts Damper
On Reduction OF Taxes
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s., 700, 900, 900 quickly available to
business during the reconversion
from war to civilian production.
This program does not call for
any reduction in tax rates. It
would improve the cash position of
business chiefly through speeding
up of postwar refunds and cashing
of excess profits tax bonds. It also
would exempt many small corpora
tons from the excess profits tax,
by raising the exemption from
$40, 900 to SOS, 1000.
The President said at the news
conference that people can talk
about taxes all they want to but
that we have got to make good
on obligations of the United States
Of America and you can only make
them good by taxation.
"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
NO INFORMATION

Although releases from Wash
ington say tire quotas will be
increased this mcnth, the local
War Price and Rationing Of
flee has received no Informal
ton on the matter and does not
expect instructions for several
days, 1t was reported yesterday.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
City Briefs
ARMY DANCE

A dance will be given We'd
at s p. m. today at the Cape
Fear Armory on Market street
by F-Squadron l, Bluethenthal
Army Air Base. Music will be
furnished by q Myrtle Beach
band and refreshments will be
served. Transportation will be
provided and girls are request
ed to meet at the Woodrow Will
son but at 8:15 o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
LARGE DRAFT CALLS

The largest draft calls in the
last several months were re-
ceived by City draft board No.
1 today. Thirty-five white men
were called to report to Fort
Bragg for pre-induction exam
nations On June Z, and Fl Ne
gro men to report for Undue
ton of June IS. Officials said
orders would be dispatched inn
mediately.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16
ROOM FOR ONE MORE

BROCKTON, Mass, May 15-W.H
Even bus drivers are having a
tough time getting seats in their
own vehicles these days. Driver
Fred Keith left his bus recently
and when he returned he found
it was damned to the doors. He
had to climb through small win
dow behind his seat to get in.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16

SCOUTER ROUNDTABLE
The Wilmington S c ter
formidable for Scout leaders,
Cub leaders and commissions
ers will be held at 8:15 p. m.
today at the Grace Methodist
CHURCH.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-16

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
ATG BLUES WIN MATCH,
 ONE POINT
Close Contest Results in Re-figuring of Scores
 to Find Winner

Matching each other shot for shot until the closing phases of the rifle match, Juneau units of the Alaska Territorial Guard and their Douglas unit opponents fought it out on the small bore range.
 |, According to Henry Harmon, final compilations showed three men tied for high with TIT each, including Lemieux and Keithahn of the Ju- neau Blues, and Jensen of the Douglas unit. After lengthy re- check of scores at various positions, it was decided to award high to Lemieux, second to Keithahn and third to Jensen on their showings made in the most difficult position of the match, the offhand firing, thus Juneau taking the match by the slim margin of one point. Other leading marksmen were Cuthbert of Douglas, fourth, with 176, and Shaw, Juneau Reds, with total of ITS points.
 Highest possible score attainable was 200 points for all positions. Complete individual scores and team totals follow:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
ALA5kA COASTAL
 ON MANY TRIPS

In flight to Sitka yesterday, an Alaska Coastal Airlines' plane car ried the following passengers to that port-Kenneth Bowden, Carl Wat kins, Charles Beach.
 Sitka to Juneau-Leonard Lay man, Joseph Wentz, Howard Ben- jamin, Andrew Dyabanoff, Ernie Whitehead
 Juneau to Minard Mill, Henry Lucas, c. H. Riding Helen Davis.
 Ketchikan to Juneau-J. s. Jen- kins, Harold Bean, August B Black.
 Petersburg to Juneau-Wesley Mcdonald.
 Juneau to Excursion Inlet-Louie Harsen.
 Juneau to Hoonah-John G. Ol- son.
 Excursion Inlet to Juneau-Ray Lani-ls, V. o. Maurth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
IN PROBATE NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

In the United States Commissioner Court at Juneau, Alaska. In the Matter of the Estate o1 JOHN I. WILLS, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned administrator of said estate will sell at auction to the highest bidder the following items of personal property, namely
 l Trolling Boat the MARIE" 1 No. 31-A-309 2y-complete
 with engine, 1 Winchester Rifle, Model 70,
 Cal. 270 with telescope sight, Colts 38 Revolver,
 Pr. Zeiss Binoculars,
 1 Box of Assorted Mechanics tolls,
 1 New Wool Sleeping Bag,
 l Small camera. and Miscel- laneous small items.
 Said sale will be held at loo o'clock P. M. on Saturday, March 3, 1945 at the office of the U s. Con- missioner, Room 513 of the Fed eral Building. The right to reject any and all bids that are not sat- isfactory is reserved by the ad- ministrator.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, Febru- ary 18th, 1945.
 (SEAL) FELIX GRAY, U. s. Commissioner and Ex-officio
 Administration of the Estate of
 Joseph l. Wills, deceased. First publication, Feb. 27, 1945. Last publication, March 9, 1945.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
D0UBL LEHEADER I5
 SCHEDULED AT 7::30,
 HIGH SCHOOL GYM

Tonight at 7:30 o'clock on the floor of the High School gym, the Support meets the Signacs in the last regularly scheduled basketball contest of the 1944-1945 season. The curtain raiser on tonight's program will again see tangle between the Old Grads and the Crimson Bears. This time the Alumni team is out to win.
 Following tonight's double header the balance of the basketball con- tests this season will be play-offs for the City League championship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
JENNINGS co HOME

MT. and Mrs. Hanford Henning, Ketchikan residents, who have been in Juneau attending the Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska, left for their home this morning on the. North Sea. Henning is a brother of Fred Henning, local clothing merchant, and an uncle of Bob Henning, Empire reporter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

' NGXC IIluTSUdy IIIgIII IIlt JU- neauites of the ATG will take up the challenge issued by the team members of the Juneau High School Rifle Team, who won the last encounter
 k This contest will be fired under National Rifle Association rules, according to Harmon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
NEW DUTIES ASSIGNED
 MISS IMOGENE WARD

Miss Imogene Ward, District Home Demonstration Agent for Southeast Alaska, has arrived at Ketchikan, where she will have her headquarters for the next few months, replacing Miss Mae Steph- epson, who resigned to accept a position in Clark County, Washing ton.
 Miss Ward will have charge of emergency food production and conservation and All Club work in Southeast Alaska. Mrs. Lydia Fohn- Hansen will spend a few weeks with her to plan the work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
WANT ADS
FOR SALE

lLASKA SEED COMPANY'S seeds can be purchased at the following stores in Juneau and Aux Bay: Bert's Cash Grocery, George Brothers and Aux Bay Grocery. These seeds were purchased es- pecially for use in Alaska, the varieties were chosen by Alaskan gardeners. We are betting our future on their quality. Alaska Seed Co.,, Sitka, Alaska.
 Mar. 2-6-9-13-l6-20
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
WANTED

PORTRAIT SALESMEN or good house to house men. Sensational everlasting Portrait on Patriotic canvas banner. New deal. Extra large commission and bonus. $20- $40 daily. Outfit free. Hollywood 787 Lexington Ave, New
 ssa, 21, N. Y.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

SOUNDS FISHY! BUT SHRUB
 Noted in today's passenger lists were two 'Dolphins," two Seals" two "Riglings" and "Wiltrout.
 After all, Alaska is famous for its fish, isn't it!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

WANTED TO RENT-2 Bedroom furnished apt. or house. Call Room 332, Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

N A TED Electric washing na-
 llae Black 409.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

FOR SALE-Highchair. Phone Blue 370.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

935 Int. Dump Truck. Good shape hauls 3 yds. Call Green 113, Mad sens Bike Shop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

FOR SALE-Troller "Diana"-33 it.. long, 81s it. beam, fully equipped. Chrysler Crown marine engine, first class condition. See Harbor Master.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

WANTED-Young lady or man for soda fountain. Do not apply un- less interested in a steady job. Apply Warfield Drug Store.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

WANTED-MaIe Cocker Spaniel, six weeks old, brown or red. Also canary, for delivery arch 10. Phone 569.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
LOST AND FOUND

WILL PERSON who exchanged dark muskrat coat. size 40, by mistake at Renders wedding, please phone Ella Smith, Green 630.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

TWO HOUSES-Both completely furnished including electric lights, radio and washing machine. One acre pat. land, good creek, suit able for chickens, geese and ducks. 5la miles on Glacier High way. June Gibson. Phone 357, after 10 a. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

RIGHTEOUSNESS guaranteed Pearl Prouty. Phone Blue 470.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

THOROUGHLY experienced res- taurant operator and cook will accept best offer in Alaska as cook and manager of restaurant, hotel or boarding house. Will consider lease. Best business and character references available. Write Box 107, Bellevue, Wash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

WANTED-Will pay top price for all kinds of secondhand mer- chandise. Will buy anything. See Lee Swift or call Douglas 764.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

WANTED Steady job in Juneau. I am 34 years old and am me- chemically inclined, but will take anything. Write F. Jacobs, 1923 E, Burnside St., Portland, IA, oregon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

WANTED = Fine laundry; shirts,
 curtains. Mending. Call Blue AT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02
WANTED

WANTED-Used furniture. sOo wr loughby. Phone 788.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-02

WANTED TO SUbLET-Apartment Tor two or three months. Contact Ben A. McManus, Chief Clerk, House. Phone 866.
Evening star., 1945-01-15
Girl, "A, Among 10 Taken
In Vice Raid al Hotel

A 14-year-old sixth-grade gram
mar school girl was among 10 per-
sons taken to police headquarters
early yesterday in vice raid at the
Zanol Hotel, 800 Mount Vernon
place NV.
In her possession police say they
found birth certificate belonging
to an l8-year-old girl friend OF her
brother. Detective 1t. Roy Blick,
head of the police vice, squad, or
dered her held for further investi-
CATION and her parents were
notified.
Marie Basile so, operator of the
hotel, and John Patterson, colored,
"A, bellhop. were held for the
grand jury today by United States
Commissioner Needham G. Turnage
on charges of pandering.
Miss Viola Harder, 20, of the llO0
block Of Seventh street NV. testi-
fed she paid Mrs. Basile money
above her rent for allowing men to
come to her room. According to
police, Miss Harder shared a room
with three other girls and they paid
Sic day rent. Bond for Mrs.
Basile was set at 81 500 and for Pat
terson at $500.
1t. Blick said the hotel caters to
Army and Navy personnel and that
many of the 40 persons interviewed
at the hotel were in uniform. None
OF those arrested Is in the service.
Evening star., 1945-01-15
Fighting Men of Affiliations
Sheltered in Church House
Covenont-First Presbyterian Building
Provides Cots for LOG on Saturday Nights

The Sunday breakfasts have been
served by ladies of the Christian
Endeavor headed by Miss Camille
Dubose, sister of Rear Admiral
Lawrence T. Dubose, U. S. N. Sun
day evening suppers, for officers
and WAVES, are under the direc-
ton Of Mrs. william r. Sandberg,
jr, widow of the late Gen. William
R. Sandberg. jr.
George Collier, sexton, whose
family has been connected with
the church for 81 years, takes care
of the numerous details essential to
running the project.
The church also runs a Fellow
ship House at 1868 Massachusetts,
avenue NV. Presided over by Mrs.
James M. Drysdale, committee
chairman, more than 10000 dinners
have been served there since it was
opened in May, 1910. Mrs. Guy
Glosbrenner of 1886 Fulton street
NV. has baked more than 81 1000
biscuits for the men and girls. Sat-
urday evening dances, games and
general social events for service
men and women and for civilian
girl hosts are held.
The Eldbrooke Methodist Church,
Wisconsin avenue and River road
NV, takes over every third Satur-
day in the month.