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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Fish By Air

A new industry capable OF being
developed into major asset of the
Wilmington area was off to an auspi-
cious start on Wednesday, when a ship
ment of fish, caught by the sink-net
method off Wrightsville Beach, was
flown in g South East Airline plane
to the Raleigh-Durham airport as a
gift to Governor Cherry.
Sink-net fishing has not been en-
ployed in these nearby waters to any
extent in the past. That it will become
a favorite and lucrative method of sup
plying seafood in the future is not to
be questioned, now that by actual
demonstration it is proved that air
shipment is feasible. There would
seem to be no good reason why, with
icing, fish from Wrightsville
should not be transported by air to as
great distances as the Castle Hayne
have shipped their bulbs.
With a steadily Tightening situation
in meat the demand for fresh fish, as
distinct from frozen fish which is not
50 tasty, should grow rapidly. It is
a hopeful sign of Wilmington's post
war progress that Wrightsville COM
mercial fishermen should thus expand
their operations by which they will
increase their catch.
It is confidently forecast that if and
when more government boats adapted
to the needs of the industry are made
available, Wrightsville's sink-net fleet
will grow in proportion to the increas-
ing demand for fish.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Dotted Swiss

A Kansas City woman, Mrs. James
A. Reed by name, who manufactures
dresses, tells the Senate Banking Com
mlttee that she wants to get her hands
on $4,000 yards of dotted Swiss. We
know women in Wilmington who would
be content with four or five wards,
or maybe three.
But there is more to it than that.
Mrs. Reed tells the committee that
when she mentions the subject in
Washington she is told it is more need
ed in China. To which she replies she
never heard of Chinaman wearing
dotted Swiss.
Neither did we but our acquaint-
ance with Chinese is rather limited.
All that we once knew in the West wore
heavily padded raiment even in sum-
mer, and Swiss is fragile and dainty
and, if the truth must out, especially
beautiful on sub-debs.
But what Mrs. Reed was getting
at IS that she wants to manufacture
more dresses but can't get the ma
terlals and wants to know why. She
brought a variety of cotton dresses
with her when she visited the banking
committee, and Senator Tobey trieC
a waltz with a seersucker on a hanger
but she is without an answer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Sounds Off Again

At a dinner sponsored by the Citi-
zens Political Action Committee of San
Francisco, Henry A. Wallace again de-
clared that democrats in Congress who
do not support all of President Tru-
mans legislative proposals should be
disciplined, and added that despite the
''furor" following his previous like
statement he does not "take back any,
thing" he then said.
The statement has a strong COM
munistic sound. 1t could have issued
from Moscow, except that the word
purge would be substituted for disci-
pine, and be carried out in secrecy in
the case of any party member who
dared raise his voice in opposition to a
decree from the Kremlin. 1t would kill
all independent thinking and result in
the leading of so many sheep, if not
to the slaughter at least to political
oblivion.
Henry Wallace's claim to be a demo-
crat is to be doubted. Obviously he
stands for a dictatorship.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Durham Herald Wins

All praise to the Durham Morning
Herald which took first place typogra-
phically among newspapers in the 1O,-
900 to $4,000 circulation classification
in the N. W. Aver & Son sixteenth
annual exhibition in Philadelphia.
AS the newspapers were gathered
from all parts of the country, it is a
distinct honor to North Carolina for
one of it's leading dailies to lead the
field, and not to the state alone, but to
every member of the Herald's staff
which made this success in such a
wide competition possible.
An outstanding aspect of it's triumph
is that day after day the Herald pro-
duces editions which compare at par
with the one the Aver judges appraised
as best. Fine Typography is not the ex-
ception but the rule of the Herald.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Mckinney On
BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. McKENNY
Americas Card Authority

Today's hand came from Mrs.
P. E. De Rochi, of Ridgewood, N.
j., who asked me to comment on
the bidding. Most experts agree
that it is not necessary to open this
type of hand with a forcing two
bid, because if you find a fit with
your partner, the opponents are
more likely to double after q one
bid opening.
Therefore I agree with Mis-. De
Rochi on opening with one h art,
out ! do not agree with ner other
bids.
North's bid of three hearts
showed at least four hearts, prob
ably four to the king, certainly a
minimum of three to the king.
After this very strong bid ! think
that South should have Jumped to
seven hearts Immediately
In case the adverse diamonds all
were in the West aan1, Souths bid
of four diamonds might have di-
rected West to open a diamond in
the hope that East could ruff it.
However, after bidding tour dia-
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
BY JOHN SKIES

Let us turn again to Mr.. Louis
Moore and more of the lore of Will
mington.
Today's commmique from Mr..
Moore, really a continuation Of one
we studied the other day, concerns
the names for various sections OF
Wilmington and kindred matters.
Just when were various names
attached to different sections OF
Wilmington and just who affixed
such designations?" Mr.. Moore
asks.
And, he continues:
These questions naturally come
to mind wh a fascinating study
reveals approximately 10 or more
names to various parts of the
city north of Market street, and
at least two or three in areas south
of Market.
1T should be recalled that these
designations come down to the pre-
sent day from a period dating
back at least $50 years.
''HANGMAN'S HILL-This grue-
some title has been given a sec
ton north and south of Market
between Seventh and Eighth
streets. AS the name conveys,
tradition says there were public
hangings here in the dim and dis
tant past.
"OREGON-Thi name has been
given the section in the vicinity
of Chestnut ana McRae streets.
This name is supposed to have
been given in recognition of the
Oregon boundry dispute when the
slogan "Fifty-four Forty, or Fight
was very popular.
HORSE POND-This name was
attached to the vicinity of Second
and Mulberry (now Grace) streets,
where in olden days there was
a large pond in existence.
"PADDY'S HOLLOW-Th name
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Religion
Day By Day
By WILLIAM T. ELLIS
THIN THINKING AND DEEP

THIN THINKING AND DEEP
That man is a thin thinker who
is unconcerned about the state of
the world today.
Not to recognize that we are at
a perilous crisis and cross-road
of history is to fail in the first
function of democracy, which is
common interest in public affairs
Things are not as usual. The
whole pattern of life is undergoing
change. Possible disaster turks not
too dimly on the horizon. Everv-
body everywhere is challenged to
function at his highest.
But that does not mean that we
should fall into the futile habit of
mere worry. This is no day for
unreasoning fear and fretfulness
There is deep difference between
intelligent concern and enervatino
worry.
Having done our varied best in
behalf of a peaceful earth. We
should 60 on TO enter into a deem
and continuing faith that God is
still ruling His world. Our times
are still in His hands. He promises
quiet hearts to those who trust
Him; and He depends for the com
ing OF His Kingdom upon loyal
disciples with untroubled spirits
We would hear the voice of Jesus
saying Peace be still" to orr
storn-tossed times. So we prav
Lord, increase our faith !" 20. 80
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Daylight Saving Time

The movement initiated by the
Chamber of Commerce and concurred
in by leaders of several groups as well
as two veterans organizations, to have
daylight saving time instituted on
statewide basis would give us an ex-
ira hour of sunshine and by the same
token compel us to rise an hour earlier.
It is to be noted that the proposal
contemplates participation by the en-
tire state It is distinctly stated that
adoption by local option would not
have Chamber of Commerce support
as it would lead to confusion. The Star
concurs fully in this view. If it is to
be used at all it should be common
throughout the state.
The proposal is to be presented to
civic clubs and other organizations,
that cross section Of public opinion
may be obtained before further steps
are taken.
In furtherance of this plan the Star
invites it's readers to express their
views in letters, not to exceed two
hundred words, which it will be pleas
ed to publish, if signed. Anonymous
letters will not be considered.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
There Must Be Rich Lore In Names
OF Various Sections In Wiln1ingt

was given to the section of Mutt
between Mulberry and Red Cross
streets. This was a neighborhood
where sailors boarding houses
were prevalent. Who knows but
that Paddy was a jovial son of
the Emerald Isle who possibly
came here in the olden days of the
port to accumulate money at the
expense of the sailors and seamen.
"BROOKLYN-who could posi-
bly, have given this name to practi-
caly the entire northern section Of
the city, north of the Wilmington
and Weldon railroad tracks? This
name has been affixed for a period
whence the mind of man runneth
not to the contrary. Who sug-
gested it? When and why?
"HOGG'S FOLLY has been des-
ignated as the name of that area
along Mutt h-tween Brunswick and
Nixon streets. The assumption is
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26

monds and receiving the four
heart response, there was no rea-
son Tor South to bid four and five
no trump, just to inform the oppo-
nents that all of the aces were in
the North-South hands.
west made a bad double with
1hls bidding, but if the bidding had
gone one heart-three hearts-seven
hearts, West could not be criticized
100 much for the double-though
the experts tell us to be satisfied
70 oe1eat a seven-bid without dou-
bling it.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Doctor Says
CLIMB SLOWLY,
AVOID SICKNESS
b. WILLIAM A. o,RR1rN !.

" NhAAN, VI. n
The percentage of oxygen in -,
atmosphere at sea leyei is ta IL.
same as that at high altitu4ss 5n.
the barometric pressure is ysrn
low in high attitudes. Altitude qic5
ness is caused by low parusy orn,
sures of oxygen, which result -
the blood's absorbing too little oxv'
gen from the atmosphere.
Definite signs Of lack NJ ovu
gen appear at about 10000 to..
above sea level in persons who ~.
not accustomed to these atn7a.
oheric conditions. Distress dos,
net always develop at the Sans
height, as it varies with the pbvsi
cal condition of the person ~.
rapidity at which the heieb+ ,,as
reached, and the muscula. effo~t
expended.
The upper limit to which NOV
may 60 without special assistance
before losing consciousness !,
about $4,000 feet. "
Rapid ascent to high sl,in,ds,
first causes feeling Of wan
being and of excitement; ls+ar
headache, vomiting, shortneSs ~
breath, and muscular weakness
develop.
Foolish actions may result from
change in personality before cor.
seriousness is lost. Persons who
climb to high attitudes make csr,
tain adjustments as they 90 I'D. but
the personality changes which do,
velop in them may cause violent
quarrels. The behavior under
these conditions resembles the Of
feet Of alcohol upon the BODY
In high attitudes the body era.
ates more red blood cells to csrrv
the oxygen; normal counts OF five
million cells in every cubic mill.
meter of blood rise to between
six and eight million cells, and
the cells become more alkaline,
fact which enables them to absorb
more carbon dioxide (wasteJ.
AS the gases in the air expand
the gases in the stomach and in
testines increase in volume. The
stomach and intestines distend and
pain may be experienced unless
the body is able TO get rid of the
gas.
Because of the expansive effect
OF air in the chest, physicians
recommend that air travel should
be restricted to those people VINO
would not be distressed by extra
gas accumulations. Oxygen should
be available for their use at the
first sign of trouble.
The effect of increased atmos-
pheric pressure on the body is
due to the increase of gas intro
gem in the blood.
Men who work in compressed
air chambers encounter difficulty
if they are released too rapidly as
this causes gas to bubble in their
blood. If they are released gradu-
ally the difficulty can be avoided
Symptoms may develop several
hours later, in which case they
should be rushed back to the COM
pressed air chamber.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
TheLiterarv
Guidepost
BY w. G. ROGERS Co.
AGE OF ASSASSINS, by Philippe
Soupault, translated from the
French by Hannah Josephson

Soupault, translated from the
French by Hannah Josephson
(Knopf; s3). e..
Foe of Petain and the Vichy re-
gime, Soupault was arrested at his
home in Tunis in March, 1912, and
held in prison for six months. His
account Of the captivity first ap-
peared in French last year.
The callousness of examining
magistrates determined to convict
him, the indifferent jailers, the
timid defense lawyer, the odd lot
of prisoners with whom he was
associated, the routine of life with
out freedom, toe mad hopes and
fears, the constant physical and
mental Illustrations these are
the substance of this valuable rec
ord.
Soupault presumably shares tas
feelings of millions who in the last
decade have had Fascist jaileTs'
he begs us to understand that the
experience has altered h m and
the others profoundly. On ne
whole it seems to have been an
exhausting and enervating hal
year, a time wasted, an unbear'
able suspension of all his tacu'
ties. The book is not SO exciting
as the title implies; but perhaps
the very fact that it contains Dor
ing pages is a tribute to this re-
porter's accuracy.
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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26

that it represents the chagrin of
some individual who may have
started some iil-fated enterprise in
the area which, for some reason
or other, failed to succeed. Remind
ing one of Lockwood's Folly in
lower Brunswick county, along the
Shallotte river, where Lockwood
built boat and when it was launch
ed discovered j. was so large it
could not pass through the mouth
of the river.
PARADISE is the name which
in the past was given the high hill
at or near the corner OF Second and
Harnett streets.
LOVE GROvE-This is along
Smiths creek, where 10th street,
if extended, would pass. This
name is still popular and poss bly,
came down from past days from
Love Grove Plantation"
"H1LTON-At the extreme north
end of Fourth street. This area
got it's name from John Hilton,
who, with Fabian and Long, first
explored the Cape Fear area. At
Hilton was the home of Cornelius
Harnett, the famous Cape Fear
patriot.
ION the south side of the city.
Dry Pond seems to have been
the major title This was given to
the area in the 'ghborhood of
Fifth and Castle streets.
Jump and Rum or jumping
Run branch. controversy having
arisen in 1912 as to which was the
proper name, has been given a
small stream in the extreme south
east section
'Piety Hill is another elusive
name which has been attributed
70 another section in the southern
part Of the city,
AS Mr.. Moore knew long before
I, old cities like lmington usual
ly have names, usually picturesque
given their various parts. Origin
OF most Of these names mostly is
forgotten. ~
1t would be interesting to know
the history of the names here
abouts and if you know ri he
glad to pass any information a1on .
Ito Mr.. Moore.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
QUOTATIONS

The most real difference between us and the
Russians is o matter of language We must
remember Russia was never under the influ-
enoe OF Roman law, philosophy, and language
which have dominated the western world for
over 5000 years.-Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler,
president emeritus Columbia U.
We must guard against mental seduction
Information Bulletin to new troops in Ger
many.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26

Blue dress suits are tops these days. When
the vogue turns to green we can safely bring
ours out
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
Busy Man!

Cornell University eatomoloxists
emphasizing the value of DOT in
growing potatoes and certain fruit
crops. say increased potato outn,t
averaged IS bushels an acre waers
III was used to control weeds
Ninety-seven to SO per cent con.
troll OF cooling moth-maior ann1a
pest-also is obtained by DIR
where former sprays provided onlv
90 per cent control.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26

You better not believe it when told that you
can get any kind of meat you want tomorrow
IT'S lust a 10. o. baloney
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26

The housing shortage has brought about a
lot of changes. Now the whole family goes
home to mother
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26

The bare midriff is expected to be popular
with the girls this summer. Mosquitoes please
don't note!
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-26
STAR Dust
Plainly Put

Plainly Put
A certain rather seedy little bo
tel down in Alabama has adontaa
a simple but effective means n
forestalling complaints from its
disguised patrons. Prominently dis.
played near the clerks desk ;s -
large sign reading:
This amt the Waldorf-Astor;.
if it was it wouldn be here,
You amt J. p Morgan. if Wi,
was you wouldn't be here
1--WE know this hotel is m :,
Dum-well, how about yourselfq.
Clipped.
Busy Man!
Does your father keep the To,
commandments? asked the g.
day School teacher.
I'm not sure replied ,;++1a
Mary, "but I'm afraid it's all NJ
can do to keep up with the traffic
regulations. wall Street Journ ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
JIMMIE FIDLER h HoHyuOood

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Livestock Sole Now Means Less Meot in Future

Washington. May 10 = (UP) = The Agriculture Department said today that higher grain prices au- thortSed by the Government prob- ably would result in an immediate increase. but long-range decrease, in meat supplies.
 Selling on major grains were lift- ca to encourage farmers to sell the cereals and help relieve famine abroad. O6icials said the higher prices would tend to curtail feed- ing of grain to livestock. This would result In faster marketing of ami. malS in the immediate future.
 This thinning of herds, however. Will mean somewhat less meat in the future. A cut in the number of feeder cattle now might be felt for as long as three years since 1t takes that long to mature beef for mar ket. Pork can be replaced more quickly and poultry almost imme- diately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Zexas Girls Rejected Horseshoe Rose Refuses
 GLan1azon Godfathership

U. of T., ignoring the showmans recent remark that practically no beautiful girls go to college, wrote him to ask that he become god- father of the organization. She said there were '16O tall, glamorous women" in the club and that 1t is our hope that you will agree to be- come our godfather and to advise US on any topics that will be bene- flcial to us."
 There aren't 1eO tall. glamorous women in the United States, let alone in all of the colleges Rose replied. 50 how can there be 16O tall, glamorous women in your club?.
 Sorry I must turn down your offer. Webster defines godfather as a man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism or confirmation. , And, brilliant as all Texas U. stu dents must be, I'm quite sure your club is well past the baptism or con- flrmation age"
 Billy was modest enough to dis claim the honor Miss Curtis sought to accord him as ''the first man to bring the attention of the public to tall women." He said that "another little gent, Florenz ziegfeld by name, preceded me-"
 Just in case anyone wants to make anything of it, Rose also is something of an authority on women heavyweights He's been using a comedy chorus of 30O- pounders in his various shows for years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10

rnonstrous alligator named Evange- line. Her owner made quite an im- passioned speech anent her vir- tues, stressing particularly her great love for picture work. "A great old trouper," he assured me, "slnes never 60 happy as when she's before the carnerasl" Well, met Evange- line again the other day on the RKO set where "T.he Falcons Ad- venture" is being filmed. Rather, I met what's left of Evaneeline-just her stuffed skin. It seems abe died of old age in l041. But find it hard to shed tear for her, for she's still carrying on," working in pie ture after picture. I'm sure that most of Hollywood's great old troupers," once they know her fate, will envy her. Acting does get into the blood, you know. Any "old trouper". will tell you that.
 The most embarrassed man on the RE1O lot Is . technician named Jack Lannan, working on the Technical. or colossal" "Stnbad the Sailor. Yesterday, he was assigned, the task of turning 800 tons of water in the studio tank . brilliant blue, and made the strategic error of using a new type of dye. It worked too well. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and five other players who were required to swim through the tank emerged the same color as the water!
 
 Bob Hopes brother, Jack, became the papa of baby boy--his first one day last week. Talking to him before the great event, was im- pressed by his pride. Reading the headline of the trade paper story that reported the birth, I wondered about his reaction. It read: Bob Hope Becomes Uncle!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Tex0s Girls Rejected
RY .TACK GAVER

New York, May 10-(UP)-Why don't you people out there quit picking on Billy Rose? You keep writing him letters. Being 6 gen. tleman, he has no choice but to reply. And since his life is an open carbon copy, the result is bound to be some horrible publicity.
 Billy's latest involvement con- cerns the matter of tall gals at the University of Texas. Although he had Q struggle to get past i've feet himseH, he is known for his use of six -and-plus showgirs. Texans especially are apt to remember this because of his work at the rt. Worth Fair almost . decade ago.
 Coed Martha Curtis, vice-presi- dent of the 0lamazons Club at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-10
Three Out of Four Have Athletes Foot

Chicago, May 10 - (UP) Three out of four persons have athletes loot some time during their lives Hygeia, the health magazines of the American Medical Association, said today.
 Writing in Hygeia, Dr. Jerome s. Peterson, New York, said that near ly everyone has the fungi which causes the disease on his feet even though he had nov had athletes foot.
 No substance has been discover ed which is guaranteed to cure every case of athelte's foot" he said. The main drawback in this