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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-28
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Would Be Tied In With Sc
curity System Being De-
veloped Within UN
SEE ICELAND BASE
Talks Stalled But Are Ex-
pected To Be Resumed
After Vote June 80
BY JOHN nj. HIGHTOWER


WASHINGTON, April 27.-(P-
Official plans for an elaborate off
shore system of American de-
fenses tied into the international
security system being developed
within the United Nations came to
light today.
They were revealed in connect
ion with official disclosure that the
United States started gotiations
months ago for a permanent mill
tary air base in Iceland.
Russia appears to have been
responsible for what both the
American and Icelandic govern
ments evidently regard as an
enforced premature revelation of
these discussions. The talks are
now stalled but presumably will
be resumed after Iceland's gener-
al elections June 30.
Base Still Operating
Meanwhile an American mill
tary air base still operates ON the
strategic Atlantic island under an
American Icelandic agreement
that the troops need not be with
drawn until formal conclusion of
the end of the war. This is pre-
sumed here to mean the making
of peace treaties.
Officials were reluctant to dis
cuss the development of the off
shore defense system because, as
in the case of Iceland, it is not
yet very far advanced. But in
quiry brought this pattern of ar
rangements aimed primarily at
security for the United States:
l.. Leases are now being negotia-
ted or are projected for number
Of bases at critical positions in the
world, ranging from Iceland in the
North Atlantic to Manus Island
in the Australian section of the
southwest Pacific. The state de-
partment declined for the time be-
ing to name all the bases desired
for lease, but Iceland is one of
the most important. 1t lies on the
most direct air route between
Washington and Moscow, being a
few hundred miles closer to the
Russian capital than the American
one.
Other Developments
z. Bases are to be developed for
peacetime use on inundated Paci-
fic islands captured from the
japanese The eventual Ameri-
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JAP RULE LOOMS
Politicians Failing In At
tempts To Organize
Conservative Bloc

TOKYO, April 27-(P)-A 1eft-of-
center popular front government
for Japan emerged as a possibility
tonight after five days of fruit
less negotiations between politi-
clans attempting to organize a con-
servative coalition.
Such a government would include
the Social Democrats-third larg-
est party in the new diet-the Co.
operatives, the Communists and
some of the Independents.
The Social Democrats, conscious
of the balance of power they hold,
today broke off negotiations with
the Liberal party aimed at forma-
ton of a three-party coalition in
Guiding the Progressives.
Both the Liberals, headed by
TnInn1n IL
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That interest in the forthcoming
primary, city bond vote, and gen.
eral election is unusually high,
was evident yesterday when l'5lo
persons registered at New Han
over county's % polling places.
With many waiting at booths Tor
the doors to open at 9 O'Clock, the
streams of registrants was fairly
steady throughout the day and re-
gistrars and their assistants were
hard pressed a number Of times to
keep the lines moving speedlly: "A
total of 1,472 persons specified
Democratic party affiliation, while
the total Republican registration
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val from May l until it closes May
II.
Charlotte is 13, and for four
years she has been majorette for
the MINIS band. When she won the
title, she said, Il have never been
so surprised or thrilled in my life!"
Helen West, a brunei from War
saw. and Maude Stewart, a Wal
lace blonde, were runners-up IN
the contest. They will serve the
Queen as attendants and accom-
pany her to Hollywood, where pos
sible screen tests await them.
The contestants paraded across
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Burney Lauds
achievements.
Of Democrats
Superior Court Judge
Sounds Keynote AT The
County Convention
DELEGATES NAMED
Party's Executive Commit
tee Reflects Haskett.
Other Officers

New Hanover county Democrats
reelected county Democratic exc
cutive committee officers, appoint
ed 235 delegates to the North Caro-
lima party convention in Raleigh
May and heard a keynote ad-
dress by Judge John j. Burney
in 45-minute session in the Su-
perior courtroom of the courthouse
at noon yesterday.
C. David Jones, sheriff, was elec-
ted permanent chairman of the
convention yesterday without op-
position.
Nathan S. Haskett, county chair
man Of the Democratic executive
committee for the past two years,
was reelected for two year per-
iod along with Mrs. T. J. Cause,
vice-chairman, and Hooper John
son, secretary.
Probate Ballots
Although the count will be al
lowed only IS voting delegates in
the ate convention, w. B. Camp
bell Introduced a successful motion
that the IS ballots be pro-rated
among all official delegates from
he county attending the conven-
ton. Subsequently, when the execu-
tive committee met, total of 235
delegates were named to go to Ra-
leigh.
Chairman Jones, soon after he
took over the gavel at yesterday S
convention as permanent chair
man, asked Campbell, whom he
described as "a staunch, dyed-in-
the-wool Democrat" to present
Judge Burney, the keynote speak
er.
After decrying "too much evi-
dence of lack of interest in our
Democratic government" Camp
bell introduced Judge Burney as
one ''Who has made a remarkable
success in his chosen profession as
a lawyer, Christian gentleman, and
able jurist.'
Il am proud of the Democratic
party" Judge Burney said in op-
ening his address," I glory in its
principles. I am glad that it still
believes in the Democratic princi-
pies laid down by Thomas Jeffer-
son. We have every reason to be
proud. We must remember that we
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First Day Registration
Totals Ouer 1900 Here

for the day, first of the re-reglstra-
ton period, was 43.
Registration for the city BOND
election almost kept pace with the
Democratic registration, 1,215 get
ting their names on the rolls for
the special elections on May %.
In view of the fact that the cur
rent registration supplants all pre-
vious ones because a recent revi-
sion of county precincts added four
to the old total, Democratic party
workers were active throughout
the day in order that every possible
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Hoey Crowns Wilmington
Girl Strawberry Queen

WALLACE, April 27-A Whining
ton girl, Miss Charlotte Russ,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Ez-
zeu 115 LongWood street, tonight
was crowned Queen of the Straw
berry Festivar' here by Senator
Clyde R. Hoey following her selec-
ton by a committee of four Holly
wood judges.
The pretty, black-hairec New
Hanover High school senior won
the coveted title over % other Con-
testants. She will receive a week
long trip to Hollywood, Calf, as
the guest of Kay Kyser. In addi-
ton, she will reign over the festi-
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RussiQn Poker Fatal
To Many Veteran Here

boulevard, told police after the IN
cident that he was in Mckoy S room
in a boarding house at 2o3 Grace
street when McKoy went to a bur-
eau and removed a 81 canore plS-
tol from a drawer. Then, on cut
of the cards, he twirled the pre-
sumably empty cartridge chamber,
placed the pistol to his head ana
pulled the trigger.
A bullet entered McKoy,s heao
above and behind his right ear
The following day, Sunday, Dr'
Watts Farthing performed dell
cate operation and removed tne
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FIGHT ON FAMINE
NEARS SHOWDOWN
European Battle Will Be
Won Or Lost Within
Two Weeks Or Month

LONDON, April 27 -WD- A
country-by-country survey of the
European food situation tonight
disclosed that the battle against
starvation will be won Or lost on
headlines only two weeks to one
month away.
Bread for only IA days is avail
able in the British zone of Ger
many. Italy is already dependent
npon the black market for surviv-
al. France has mad no butter or
margarine for a month.
Britain has two months grain
supply, Holland II weeks In Wur-
temburg and Baden oats previous
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Publishers
Announcement

Because of the acute
shortage of newsprint, the
Wilmington Sunday Star
News regrets that it could
not publish all advertising
submitted for publication
today.
The Star-News regrets
that this action is neces-
sary and hopes that the
newsprint situation will be
relieved within the near fu-
ture. -------
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Shriners Will Visit
Club In Statesville

eTATESVILLE, April 27.-(P)-
mestern North Carolina Shriners
will pay an official visit to the
S+atesville Shrine club next Thurs
dav first of series of such visits
nlanned throughout the state for
tbe next several months.
A parade and band concert will
open the program late in the af-
ternoon, with dinner and dancing
in the evening.
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william James McKoy, 29-year-
olo Navy veteran, died at 11:3O
a, m, yesterday in James Walker
memorial hospital of a self-inflict-
eu wound received in what was de-
StIloed to city police as a game
VI Russian poker" he was ex-
Malnlng to W. A. Kenan on Satur-
oay night, April 20.
NO inquest will be held, accord
ing to E. L. Strickland, acting cor
9ner Of New Hanover county. Il
nave thoroughly investigated the
circumstances of the case" Strick-
.alo said, and I do not consider
sh inquest necessary"
henan, who resides at Northern
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WILL ALSO MEET
YUCOSLAV, GREEK
CALLS FOR SHIPS
French Italian Frontier
Notifications Talked But
No Accord Reached
BY JOSEPH DYNAN

A1e1S, ApIll ~ - \f) -
The Foreign Ministers confer
ence agreed tonight to leave
Italy a basic naval fleet and
to divide the remainder among
the four major powers after
satisfying claims of Yugo-
slavia and Greece for war;
ships, authoritative reports
said.
The ministers of the United
States, Britain, France and Rus
sia reached an accord on broad
general proportions of the division
in a three-hour meeting in which
Russia retreated from a revious
demand for a third of the fleet,
these reports said.
Precise details were not settled
at the meeting, the third thus Hr
in the historic conference and said
to have been the most cheerful
to date.
Discuss Frontier
Part of the session was given
over to discussion of the French
Italian frontier notifications, but
no agreement was reached on any
of the proposals. The troublesome
Trieste and Italian colonial ques-
tions had been sidestepped.
Couple with the announcement
in Rome that Russia had not only
acceded to the United States pro-
posals for relaxing Italian armis-
tice terms, but had proposed even
further notifications, the Soviet
action augured well for future deal
ings on the Italian problem.
There was no clear picture here
of the present strength of the Ital-
ian navy, and a four man COM
mittee of experts was appointed to
determine it's composition and allo-
cation.
(The greater part Of the Italian
fleet came under Allied control
after the Italian surrender in Sep
tember. 1943, while the battle for
Italy itself continued. The Italian
fleet which made its way to Al
lied ports included six battleships,
eight cruisers, one seaplane car
rier, between 40 and As destroyers
and torpedo boats, between 80 and
40 submarines, and approximately
80 auxiliary vessels. Other ships
under German control in northern
Italian waters were recovered sub
sequently)
Trade
The Russians we're said to be
willing to permit Italy to have a
navy with possibly four cruisers
of the heaviest category. The =
duction in their demands appar-
emily was in return for a tacit
agreement to forget about ships
that the United States and Britain
gave Russia in anticipation OF dl-
viding up the fleet.
1t was agreed that all but a few
Italian submarines would be sunk.
with the remainder to be kept Tor
experimental purposes. British For
eign Secretary Ernest Bevin was
said to have insisted upc1 having
the submarines sunk.
A claim of Brazil for one 1tal-
ian warship to replace a Brizlllan
ship sunk by an Italian submar-
inc was considered briefly, it was
reported. The matter will probably
be referred to the committee on ex-
perts.
Bevin asked that Greece be given
a cruiser to replace one sunk be-
fore the war, and it was indicated
that the experts would agree.
There was no discussion at the
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TO RESUME PRODUCTION

TOLEDO, O., April 27- W'D -
Willys-Overland said tonight 1t Will
resume production of civilian Jeeps
Tuesday after a shutdown SINCE
April 4 and disclosed plans 1or
production of a station wagon wv
new lines of trucks and new pas
conOnT-
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North Carolina-Fair, warmer SUNDAY
not so cool Sunday night. Monday nav.
" cloudy and warmer.
Additional Weather Data on Page Two.
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The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-05
by ROGER w. BABsoN

T. New York City, APR. 81 dislike
to see any more electric utilities
taken over by the public at the
present time. The utilities did
well during the war and are now
entitled to show what they can do
in times OF peace. Therefore.
wish II strictly understood that
this weeks column is not an ap-
peal for public ownership. Yet. I
do believe that investors in public
utilities are entitled TO know the
truth.
Federal Power Commission
Up to now, public utilities have
been regulated only by municipal
authorities and state commissions
who have understood local needs
and conditions. In most cases
they have been fair to the public,
to the employees, and to the share
holders. Recently. however, the
Federal Power Commission has
come into the picture in a most
threatening manner. The original
idea was for this Commission TO
function only in connection with
interstate problems: but current
interpretations OF the law enable
1t to interfere with most all cleo
trio utilities.
The Federal Power Commission
is not content TO render decisions
based upon precedent. Shooting
is not the only method OF killing
a man. A slow death may be
brought about by starvation, by
abuse, or even by fear. The utili-
ties claim that the Federal Power
Commission is using this latter
method to bring about public own.
ership through unfair propaganda
and an attempt to ruin the reputa-
tion OF utility executives. Whether
we like II or not. this program is
destined to bring about government
| ownership OF the utilities. This
will probably be through large Fed
eral Authorities. with the country
divided into districts correspond
ing with the Federal Reserve
Boards.
Depreciation Policies
A Federal Power Commissions
formula demands that all deprecia-
tion charges, in excess OF the cost
OF requirements and statuatory
dividends. shall be deducted from
the appraisal price when and II
the property is taken over by the
public. This means that the pub
lie is already engaged in buying
these properties on the installment
| plan,
The Commission claims that
utility has only three legitimate
charges: CD Operating expenses,
including taxes and interest on
the debt; (2) Depreciation. which
the Commission recognizes only as
aa reimbursement for facilities
actually withdrawn from service
and only enough to make good any
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First Printing Press
in State During 1885

Ann Arbor. Apr. 5-Many myths
and inaccuracies exist In Michigan
history, +. Clever Bald. war his
torian of the University Of Michi-
gan, declares. One inaccuracy con-
Germs the first printing press In
Michigan which arrived in the state
In 1885. not In 1909 as numerous
historians maintain.
THE late Douglas c. McMurtrie
in 1891 published Information
showing the first press was brought
TO retroit in 1885 by the Arm
OF Macomb, Edgar and Macomb,"
Bald asserts. but there Is no
evidence OF any printing being done
in Michigan until 1896 when one
John Mccall printed a pamphlet
entitled An Act Passed at the
First Session OF the Fourth Con-
gress OF the United States OF Amer
lea at Philadelphia"
Popular belief. according 10 tho
University historian, is that Father
Gabriel Richard brought the first
press into Detroit in 1909. "It is
true that Father Richard did bring
a press into Detroit in 1909 and that
books were printed with II at that
time. but historians have proved
that his press was not the first"
he points ut.
"The identity OF John Mccall and
what became OF the press he used
is one OF the mysteries OF MichI.
gan history" Bald asserts. NC
Call may have been a soldier temp
orarily stationed at Detroit, or he
may have been the John Mccall
who settled at Long Point, Ontario,
in 1896"
Some historians think McCalrs
press was ruined when Detroit was
destroyed by fire in 1905. but Bald
says he has found a record that
James May, then a prominent De-
troit merchant. shipped a press
complete with type to Niagara.
Ont, In 1900 He believes this
was the press used in Detroit by
Mccall.
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Federal Interference i'm
Electric Utilities Growing

actual wastage OF capital" and
(3) Dividends, equivalent to an
accepted allowable rate OF interest
on the met property value" which
words Immediately bring up many
conflicting views.
Rate Comparisons
The Federal Power Commission
can show the public that rates for
electricity can be very much less
under public control. This, Of
course. is possible owing to the
fact that the government can bor-
row money much more cheaply
than a private utility; also to the
fact that a publicly owned utility
need pay no federal income taxes.
As these amount TO over 80 per
cent, II can be- seen that they are
a great factor. OF course this
merely means that the government
must collect this money from other
taxpayers II the utilities are exempt
from taxation. But this point is
soft-pedaled by those who adyo-
cate public ownership.
The Federal Power Commission
can show the people OF a commun-
ity that, by taking over the utili-
ties. they can ~ get reduction in
rates through the saving of interest
charges, and (2) get back. within
20 years. all that they pay for the
property through the saving in fed
pral income taNps Aa the nublir
gradually realizes this fact, there
will be more and more properties
taken over by Authorities. Further
more. the above mentioned Depre-
citation Formula and the even more
severe Original Cost Formula may
help the public in getting these
properties at bargain prices.
Socialism Increasing
Just now we hear little about
public ownership in this country.
but It is spreading at a rapid rate
throughout Europe and the British
Empire. Sooner or later the sha-
dow OF Socialism will fall on the
United States. The New Deal Is
preparing the ground. When II
hits us the utilities will he one Of
the first groups TO suffer. The
bonds OF public utility operating
companies should be perfectly safe:
but II may be wise for investors
in utility stocks TO cash in now
before their properties are forcibly
taken over by public authorities.
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and Miss Grace Adiska, with friends
attended the show Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bunton. Mr..
and Mrs. Eldridge Bunton and son.
Charles. Highland Park, visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Yourgs,
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wright and
{ mily. were guests of Mrs. Wrights'
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Schultz.
Samaria, o., Sunday.
Mrs. Leland Gorton and Mrs. Ma
rie Nelson visited Tuesday after
noon in Belleville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Crandall, De-
troit; Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Ham
mond and Miss Mary Bancroft,
Ann Arbor, were Sunday after
noon visitors of the Misses Ethel
AID jeanette Hammond.
Misses Ethel and jeanette Ham
mond had as dinner guests Sunday
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Coleman,
Detroit.
Mrs. Alfred Morton and infant
daughter, Alice Ellen. returned
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Sells Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle purcell have
sold their home on Huron River
Drive and have purchased a build
ing site on Whitaker Rd.. a por-
ton OF the John Graves farm.
While they are building their new
home. they are occupying the Cor
ton tenant home.
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OBVIOUS PLAY is WRONG

ON MANY an occasion. what
seems to be obviously the only
way to play a certain combination
OF cards is really the wrong way.
Take a suit in which the dummy
holds the K-9-5-2 opposite the
A-J-6-4. II you had to get all the
tricks In it. the best plan Is to
lead to the K. finesse the J and
then play the A. stalking an on
East having one. two or three
cards headed by the Q or West
having a singleton Q. But II you
can afford one loser. but not two,
to make your contract. that is no
longet the correct play. no matter
how obvious 1t looks to you.
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Attend MeetIna at Manehester

Mrs. Columbus Santure and Miss
Mary Boutell attended a meeting
OF the women of the Coun-
ty Farm Bureau. Thursday at Man
chester Mr.. Addey gave a very
interesting talk on the grading and
handling OF eggs. Miss Presaley,
OF the Willow Run health depart
ment. gave a talk on Rural Health.
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Occuples Pulplt

Rev. Charles Coleman Detroit,
preached at the Friends Church
Sunday. Rev. Maui OF the Pilgrim
Holiness Church. Ypsilanti. will
occupy the pulpit. April I, in the alb
sence Of Rev. Carey. Rev. Maui is
planning to bring a quartet to as
sist In singing.
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Entertalns at Choir PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Adiska,
Bunton Rd.. entertained the choir
of the Friends Church. at their
home Saturday night. Fiften were
present. The evening was spent
in rehearsing Easter music and
playing games. After the social
hour. the hostess served a buffet
luncheon.
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Attends Board Meetlno

Last Saturday, Rev. and Mrs
Charles Carey and daughter Edna,
attended a board meeting of the
Ohio yearly meeting Of the Friends
Church. Mansfield. Ohio.
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l945, attended the OAR. state
conference. held in Grand Rapids.
Thursday and Friday.
Each took part in the Friday
morning special program for Pill
grims. who were guests Of the
conference for luncheon at noon.
Miss Cecile Rinehart, Highland
Park, was elected State Pilgrim.
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Attends Elower show

Miss Marvel Sweet. accompan-
led DR.. and Mrs. Herbert Robb,
Belleville. to the Flower Show in
Detroit Sunday. Mrs. Lille Youngs
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TuttIe Hill Ne,US
FELlY THE CAT
ETA KETT

PILGRIMS ATTEND
STATE MEETING
Tuttle Hill, Mich.-Miss Edna
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In :he ancient Roman calendar.
April was the second month OF the
year.
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Marie Carey. OAR. Pilgrim for
1876 OF Lincoln School and Miss
Betty Breining, D.A.R. Pilgrim for
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-05

home Tuesday afternoon from Bey-
er Hospital.
Mrs. Woodrow James and infant
son, David Woodrow. returned
home from Boyer Hospital Satur.
day.
Asa Williams, Detroit, was a Sun.
day dinner guest OF Rev. and Mrs.
Charles Carey.
Bloodletting or cupping was
used as early as i1S B. c. to treat
disease.
When she was six davs old Mary
became the Queen Of Scotland.
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Rural Events
FRIDAY
Stony Creek

FRIDAY
Stony Creek
Community meeting at Lincoln
School. election OF officers. Eve
ming.
SATURDAY
Stony Creek
WM.B. Sunday School class
meeting postponed.