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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
MORE ABOUT
DRAFT
FROM PAGE ONE

however, has announced it would
not induct any one over 3d.
3. 19-year-olds.
4. 18-year-olds upon certiflcatlon
by the President that their 1nduc-
ton was imperative to meet Army
manpower requirements.
No Foreign Service
Another proposal, by Representa-
tive Overton Brooks, O.-La.), a
member of the conference group,
would permit drafting of 18-year-
olds after exhaustion of the 19-year-
old pool, but would prohibit sending
the 18-year-olds outside the United
States.
Meanwhile, the War department
asked Congress to enact leglsla-
ton to increase the commissioned
officer strength of the regular
Army from Is, 900 to $4,000 as part
of it's long-range planning pro-
gram. Acting Secretary of Wa
Howard Peterson said in a COM
m~unication to the House Military
Affairs committee that the Army
wants 127, 500 officers in it's planned
total force of 1,070, 900 on July !.
1947.
Legislation already enacted by
Congress has brought applications
for permanent commissions from
approximately 108, 900 reserve ano
temporary officers, he said, but ex-
listing statutes prohibit the Army
from taking more than $500 Of
them. He requested authority tc
raise the number to $4,000 "While
such men are sill available AND
interested in the Army"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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TERROR
FROM PAGE ONE

nounced that all train service be-
tween Palestine, Syria and Trans
Jordan had been halted by the
destruction of the railway bridge
over Yarmuk gorge. Another span
wrecked was the famous Allenby
bridge over the River Jordan,
chief link between Palestine and
Trans-Jordan.
Whole Town Arrested
The British army said thai 81
men-the entire male population Of
the village of Beth Haavara on the
Dead sea-as well as u other men
and two women suspects were un-
der arrest in connection with the
destruction of the highway and rail
bridges. One of the women was suf-
fering a bullet wound in the chest.
Police dogs, allowed first to
prowl in the bridge wreckage, led
troops to the village. The soldiers
ordered all men to leave the vii
lage confines. The village leader
refused, and as the soldiers march.
ed into the place, the inhabitants
men and Women-linked arms and
barred the way until the troops
removed the men at bayonet point.
Arabs Attack
One policeman suffered minor
wounds when a police party was
fired upon at Kinneret, near the
Trans-Jordan frontier.
In an incident not linked with the
Jewish terrorism, the two British
soldiers were MORALLY injured
when Arabs attacked a British
Army vehicle and set fire to it at
GAIA Parka. The violence occur
red after the car ran into a group
of marchers during a celebration
of the escape Of the grand multi
of Jerusalem from exile in France.
ATHENS, June 17.-R)-Police
swinging clubs and fists broke up
a disorderly crowd Monday night
On the eve Of a 24-hour general
strike called by the leftist-dominat-
ed general confederation of labor
to protest government measures
against communist bands in
Macedonia.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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INQUEST
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All Injured

All Injured
All eight passengers Of the two
cars were admitted to the hospital
for medical treatment OF some
form, shortly after the accident.
Two were released after emergency
treatment.
Clark, still in the hospital, was
treated for shock and severe la
cerations of the face and upper
body. Besides Miss Hall, riding
with Clark were Mary Frances
Deboy, Raleigh, and Edward
Hienes, also of Mt Airy.
Upstate Residents
The Yokley car was carrying
four Winston-Salem residents,
bound for the weekend at the
beach. Besides the driver, the car
carried Miss Patty Johnson, Miss
Louise Stallard and Albert v. Wade
Jr.
No arrests had been made up to
mid-afternoon today, although
State patrolmen were continuing
their investigation in light of Miss
Halls death.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18

,,snv Local dealers Of these pro
ducts should be able to tell con-
testants when they will be avail
able.
Computed Separately
Tho National Contest Board for
the Soap Box Derby has ruled that
if sets are priced at or below
the rule-book qualification of So,
and there is a freight charge in
addition, the boys may use the
sets and figure only the cost of the
wheels, less freight charges, in
computing the cost Of their cars.
Local dealers will compute for the
buyers the cost of the wheels and
freight separately.
The wheels must conform to the
rules otherwise, however; they
must be no more than IL inches
in diameter and must have solid
rubber tires; the wheels may have
roller or ball bearings. Wheels
may be obtained from coaster
wagons, tricycles, baby ouggles
or small vehicles, but homemade
wheels are prohibited.
Secondhand Parts
Manv of the other metal parts
used in the steering mechanism
and in other places, may be
bought secondhand, however, ana
only the price actually paid Tor
them need be computed In the
cars total cost.
Plywood shortages may be over
come by use of a wood sKele'oh
covered with a wire net and can
vas, or some other improvisation.
"The shortages will mean that
the Wilmington Derby contestants
must use their creative aonlly
and ingenuity as never before"
said Mayor W. Ronald Lane gen
eral chairman. last night.
look magazine, in its June %
issue. now on newsstands, features
a three page spread of pictures
about the Soap Box Derby and tells
the photographed story OF an IN
dianapolis boy who is overcoming
shortages in a big way, in order
to take part in his city's Soap BOX
Derby race. And boys of Whining
ton have the same opportunity to
build a car and get into the race
for the many fine prizes to pc
awarded winners here on July 81.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
Man Had Brick In His
Stomach For 10 Years

One man recently stated that for
10 years he felt like he had a brick
in his stomach. This feeling was
due to the lump of undigested food
he always had inside of him. He
was weak, worn out, headachy'
swollen with gas and terribly cor
stipated. Recently he started tax
ing INNER-AID and says the feel
ing like a brick in his stomach
disappeared the second day. 6owelS
are regular now, gas and mead
aches are gone and he feels like a
new man. ~
INNER-AID contains IL Great
Herbs; they cleanse bowels, clear
gas from stomach act on s1usglsn
liver and kidneys. Miserable peo-
ME soon feel different all over. So
don't 60 on ~sufferingl Get INNER
AID Sold by all drug stores here
in Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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SENATORS
FROM PAGE ONE

House Judiciary committees by
Mr.. Justice jackson. If any ques-
ton is presented by this COM
munication we lack authority or
jurisdiction to determine it at this
time.
The Senate of the United States,
under the Constitution, can act
only as a court to decide charges
brought against a judicial officer
of the United States, and only when
such charges are made by the
House of Repre- sentatives through
impeachment proceedings"
Unanimous View
Chairman McCarran 3D., New
said the statement was approved
unanimously.
Senator Revercomb (R., W. Va.)
asked his view, told a reporter
the statement covered the situa-
ton"
IT think it represents pretty gen.
orally the sentiment of the COM
mittee as a whole" Revercomb
added.
jackson sent his message a week
ago Monday. At the same time,
he gave copies to newsmen.
In brief, he declared that Black
sat in cases presented to the court
by Blacks former law partner
although other justices in similar
situations had disqualified them
selves. Furthermore, Jackson said,
Black threatened him with war"
if he did not join in covering up
the facts'' Of Blacks action.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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HIGHER
FROM PAGE ONE

economist to comment Sunday that
living costs are going up at an
"alarming' rate.
Manufacturers price increases
granted amount to 10 cents a pound
for butter, five cents for cheese
and IS cents a case for evaporated
milk.
In bringing bulk cream under
price control for the first time,
Elective Immediately, the govern
ment hopes to check diversion of
cream from butter production to
more profitable items.
AS a supplementary step, Bowles
has ordered a ban o2 the sale of
whipping cream, effective July /.
He also has directed that ice cream
manufacturers be permitted to re-
duce the butter fat content of their
product by 2.5 percentage points
without a corresponding price cut.
Use of butter fat in cream cheese
and soup also will be limited.
OPA said ceilings on cream are
Expected to restore equal buying
ability for all manufacturers and
users of cream, and should help
maintain better distribution of
cream. The ceilings apply on all
bulk sales of commercially separat-
ed cream, as well as on sales of
farm-separated cream by anyone
other than a farmer. Sales by a
cream station to a butter manu-
facturer are exempt from the new
ceilings.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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COLLEGE
FROM PAGE ONE

u,bo will be unable to gain ad-
n,iesion to UNC, State College OF
otbcr first choice institutions THIS
fall term.
Grammar asked the superintend,
ent to bring with him detailed
plans of the New Hanover Hlgn
school plant, its laboratories,
athletics facilities and prospects
f a,li' housing of out-of-towa students.
In addition, the Thursday confer
ence Roland said, would probably
develop discussions over the mat
ter of employment of faculty and
supervision Of the institution;
financing; and the division, OF ad-
m~inistration between local and
state levels.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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MERGER
FROM PAGE ONE

tive of the United Nations securi-
ty Council, said the proposal would
give the United States a more ef-
ficient armed service and strength
en- the hand of those administer
ing its foreign policy.
But Robertson protested that the
Navy might fall under Army con-
troll at a time when the nation
needs strong sea and air wv
wltnou such a big Army" He
ana other pro-Navy congressman
ooJeeted particularly to Mr.. Tru-
nan,s lnsistence that all the arm
Cd forces be represented by a sin
gle cabinet officer.
Revised Plans
The revised plans call for.
L. A single cabinet department
national defense headed bv a
CIVILIAN secretary of cabinet rank.
n Navy held out for its w
secretary on grounds it otherwise
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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PLUMBERS
FROM PAGE ONE

Sullivan will discuss 1.-The Neces-
sity for Adequate Plumbing Regu-
.la%tions," and Kuykendall will ex-
plain the facts on veterans Prior
tiles"
Afternoon Meet
This afternoon the delegates will
be addressed by Frank C. Hackett,
representative of the Bell and Cos
sett company, and H. H. Steck,
district sales manager Of the Amer
lean Radiator corporation.
Tonight's annual banquet will be
highlighted by POSTMASTER Post
master Wilbur R. Dosher and
L. Y. Ballentine.
B~allentine Speaks
Lieutenant-G Governor Ballentine
will be principal after-dinner speak
er on an as yet unannounced sub
ject.
After the banquet the 36th an
nual convention will close with q
dance in the hotel ballroom.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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BUDGET
FROM PAGE ONE

I'VE have every assurance that
as more shipping is released for
private use, Wilmington will be
further benefited" he declared.
Other Actions
In its meeting yesterday the
county board also:
Granted the Wilmington Negro
Red Sox semi-pro baseball team
permission to use Legion stadium.
Referred to the State Bureau Of
Weights and Standards a letter
from S. C. Simmons, IL South Sec
ond street, charging that many
scales and other measuring devices
in the city and county are not
giving true measure.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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THE CAPE FEAR
FROM PAGE ONE

policeman who prefers to remain
that way.
A rudy awakened p%olice-dog, we
know from bitter experience, is no
match for his master when the
latter is aroused by a foolish
newspaper reporter asking foolish
questions.
In sooth, we're scared enough
already about having reused the
dog. If the creature gets out of
hand only hope for survival is
that there were, back in those old
days.. not only volunteer firemen
and policemen but also-we pray
-dog-catchers.
If not, we're issuing a hurried
call for volunteers for the job right
now.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
STATE ATTORNEYS
PLAN STRATEGY ON
SUBMERGED LANDS
Morning Star
Washington Bureau

Morning Star
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, June 17-At-
torneys general from several states
conferred here Monday about
strategy designed to obtain speedy
Senate approval Of the House
passed bill assuring the states title
to all submerged lands along the
nations coasts, out to the three
mile limit.
Hugh j. Rhodes, assistant at
torney general of North Carolina,
attended the parley and called at
the offices Of Senators Hoey and
Bailey, both of whom have endors-
ed the measure.
Through a pending lawsuit the
federal government is seeking title
to the submerged lands, which in
clude port installations such as
those at Wilmington, and oil
sources in North Carolina.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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SOAP BOX
FROM PAGE ONE

er without undue delay.
During the war, wheel-and-
axle sets that had been made
previously for Derby racers
were sold for use on push carts
and a score of other vehicles,
national headquarters at Akron
advised Wilmington race Off
Gals yesterday. Many or these
sets, in fact hundreds of them,
went into wartime scrap drives.
Consequently, today, most con-
testants must procure new sets.
They are being manufactured as
rapidly as possible by the Good
year and Firestone tire companies,
and by the Sunlite Products COM
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
FINLAND PAYS

WASHINGTON, June l7-up-
The Treasury announced Mond,v
that Finland has made anoth..
Sl66, 47s.N payment on her 50 MN
600 World War I debt TO the ur;+.,
States, maintaining her record
the only non-defaulting debtor a.
that conflict. Finland now M. =.
paid $7,263, $40, SO against her way way
debt, but the balance due stin
amounts to about So 600 900. T bal
cause all but l ,256, 40 SO Of bs,
payments represented interest
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
ASK RATE INCREASE

RALEIGH, June 17-P)-Rall-
roads which operate in North Caro-
lima have applied for increases in
intristate rates identical with in
creases they recently asked the
Interstate Commerce commission
to grant on interstate rates, utili-
ties Commissioner Stanley Win
borne announced Monday. The rail-
roads asked in general for an in
crease of Is per cent in freight
rates-with a number of exceptions
and they asked that a 10 per
cent increase in passenger areas
which was granted during the war
on a temporary basis be made
permanent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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RESERVISTS
FROM PAGE ONE

toward acquiring one for the per-
manent stationing of a training
ship in line with the reserve pro-
gram.
One Full Unit
At least one full unit of Organ
lied Reserves-39 officers and 200
enlisted men-will be trained here
every year in all phases of Naval
duty both at sea and ashore, ac-
cording to plans now being formu-
lated.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
ONE DIES IN I r

GARY, Ind, June 17-(P-One
man was killed and nine others
were injured Monday afternoon
when a flash fire raced through
the 52-room Imperial hotel in
downtown Gary. The dead man
was not identified Immediately.
Seven persons we're rescued from
the top floor of the three-story
structure by firemen using lad
ders. Only 10 persons were re-
ported in the building at the time
the fire started.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
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FIREBOAT
FROM PAGE N

part, in %deplorable, rundown
condition." Benson said after
making a personal tour of in
spection.
eff surveys I have requested
Of the fire and building depart
ments substantiate in fact what
appears to the eye, I propose to
recommend to the city council that
definite corrective steps be taken
as quickly as materials are avail
able" he declared. =.
1t is expected that full details
Of the proposed surveys will be
worked out at this Wednesday S
council meeting.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
DEBT LIMIT CUT

WASHINGTON, June II. -(P)-
Amid shouted demands for less
federal spending, the House voted
without a dissenting voice today
to reduce the nations authorized
debt limit from the record $780,
900, 900, 900 wartime high to $685.
600, 900. 900.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
Worry of
Worry of
FALSE TEETH
Slipping or Irritating?

Don't be embarrassed by Ioos. t.,..
teeth slipping, dropping or wsbb 1alse
when you eat, talk or laugh. .J,st ling SDts
kle a little FASTEETH on yonr Splln'
This pleasant powder gives = re paes'
able sense of added comfort and .anA
rity by holding plates more firm,y 'ey y
Dummy, gooey, pasty taste or fso,No
IT'S alkaline tnon-acidl. Get J Eng
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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-18
The Weather

WASHINGTON, June 17.-R-Weather
Bureau report of temperature and rain
fall for the "a hours ending 8 pm. in the
principal cotton growing areas and ese-
/ Whara.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-05
VIII. HANCAMM0N
NAMED LEADER
Activation OF 378th Anti
Aircraft Battalion Slated
Here Immediately

1t. Col. William H. Hancammon,
veteran Wilmington army officer,
will command the 378th anti-air-
craft battalion slated for immediate
activation in Wilmington, it was
announced by 1t. Col. James w.
McNeer, War Department repre-
sentative.
Colonel McNeer is in the city
on temporary duty relative to the
organization of the local peacetime
training unit.
Colonel Hancammon, who is sec,
retary of the Wilmington branch
OF the Reserve Officers Association,
is a former member of the Star
staff, was associated with WMFD
radio station for several months,
and is a former secretary to FORM
er Mayor Thomas E. Cooper.
A member OF the National Guard
for 10 years prior to the war,
Colonel Hancammon went on active
duty with a seacoast artillery unit
in September, 1910. He served in
Trinidad in the British West Indies
for 80 months. After returning to
the states in March, 1915, he was
director of the personnel division
at Fort Monroe, Va. He returned
See UNIT on Page Two; Col.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-05
Along The Cape Fear

came, little extra-girl was with
them. =
"She is such a nice child we
brought her along, hoping you
would place her," the Welfare de.
partment here was told.
n &
ARRIVAL HERE-The children
were quite excited as they arrived
in the Port City. They transfer.
red their meager little possessions
from the car. They had come
seeking a home amongst us.
II am going to cal! the lady you
give me to Mama" said one of the
group who is seven-years-old.
I'm going to get me a Daddy.
a little boy Of four spoke up;
But the object of our special at
tention, little e~xtra-girl, then said:
Pm going to say Mother, it
sounds nicer"
SAD MOMENT You can i'm
agine how the local welfare work
ers felt when it became necessary
to tell her that they had no mother
for her.
"You see," they explained as
gently as they could, for they knew
it would be sad news to little extra
girl, I'VE did not expect you."
See CAPE FEAR on Page 2; Col.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-05
CITIES SEEKING
GAS TAX SHARE
District Session OF Munich
pal League Held At
City Hall

Twenty top officials Of South.
eastern North Carolina towns yes.
terday laid plans here for secur.
ing adoption Of a 1947 legislative
program whose key plank woulc
provide Cor ALLEGATION of -one-sixtt
Of the states gasoline tax revenue:
to the use of municipalities.
Mayor Henry W. Powell, of Hend
erson, president of the league o.
North Carolina municipalities
the group that, unless some di
version of highway funds can be
made for the use of cities, many
municipalities will find themselves
in desperate financial condition"
Mayor Powell was the CHIEF
speaker at a gathering of the
Third district of the league in the
Wilmington City council chamber
here yesterday.
Mayor w. Ronald Lane, district
director, presided over the session.
Division of highway taxes to
municipal purposes would, Mayor
Powell declared, result in the re-
duction of some city taxes by as
much as Is per cent.
The southeastern city officials
also heard a general presentation
of the leagues six-point legislative
program by George c. Franklin,
the director of its municipal infor-
nation service.
Mrs. Davetta l.. Steed, execu-
tive secretary Of the league, spoke
on its general work.
Delegates to the meetings were
guests of the city administration
at an oyster roast here last night.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-05
AIRLINES READY
T0D0UBLEL LOADS
Heavy Passenger, Freight
Business Expected Due
To Rail EMBARGO

WASHINGTON, Dec. A. W.D -
The Airlines geared their opera
tons Wednesday night for an ex-
pected deluge of demands from
shippers and passengers result
ing from the c%oinciding coal strike
rail embargoes and pre-Christmas
rush.
Preparations thus far were be-
ing made on an individual airline
basis. An Office of Defense trans.
portation spokesman said it ap-
peared unlikely at present that a
priority system would be invoked
for emergency cargoes as was the
case in last spring railroad strike.
Some airlines reported they had
been beseiged with shippers orders
since the government cut out all
but essential freight and express
movements by rail effective Fri
day. Some said they would add ex-
ira sections to handle as many
stranded rail passengers as pos
sible since regular schedules al.
ready are practically filled with
Christmas travellers. Rail move
ment of passengers has been cut
so per cent effective Monday.
TWA promised to deliver service
mems packages to any point in
See AIRLINES on Page Q; Col. 2
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-05

WARM APPEAL-Some will say
it's the fact that Christmas is just
around the corner. Yet, most OF
us would content it's just the in
nate human kindness SO typical OF
the Port City.
Well, call it what you may, but
the constant ringing of the phones
in the Star-News editorial office
last night was a sure sign that
Wilmington had really opened its
heart for a little girl.
1t all started following the Star
News broadcast at 6:25 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
els there room in some home
around Wilmington for our little
extra-girl" is the way the story
opened.
INTEREST GALORE-"She is u
years old, a little girl with light
brown hair and black eyes. Little
extra-girl came to us this way:
1.-The Welfare department of an
other county asked the New Han
over county Welfare office to find
a home Cor some children.
Bring US three" they told them,
for they knew of just that many
places where a daddy and mother
were waiting for a little child.
But when the three children
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-05
WILSON WYATT QUITS
AS HOUSING DIRECTOR
AFTER AGENCY TIFFS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-tP-
Wilson w. Wyatt quit Wednes-
day as housing administrator in
what aides described as a pro-
test against business as usual"
policies by the administration
in dealing with the housing pro-
gram.
President Truman made the
resignation public and said he
did so Reluctantly" He did not
mention the controversies be-
tween Wyatt and heads Of 9TH
er government agencies which
preceded the resignation. The
President did say that he re-
signation does not mean "any
major modification in the OBJ
jective of rapidly and ade-
quately housing our veterans
has occurred"
At the same time Mr.. Tru-
man declared that government
controls over the building in
dustry "must be relaxed as ra-
pidiy as possible without
threatening the success Of the
housing program"
Wyatt declines comment on
his regsination, which becomes
effective Thursday, telling re-
p0rters his position in the con-
troversy "should be obvious"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-05

Plans for local National Guard
units that may attain twice the
strength they had in Wilmington
before World War II were laid be-
fore a group of local civic and
military leaders here last night by
State Adjutant General ]. Van
Buren, Nets.
Under the minimum program, as
outlined by General Nets, VII
mington would have as National
Guard units a headquarters COM
|pany of for the 252nd Coast Artll-
lery group, the headquarters com
|pany of the $50 Anti-Aircraft batta-
lion, and three Comm gun batter
les of the 150th.
Coast artillery units would have
an overall strength of 348 men.
In summarizing his plans at the
Wilmington>Ligh Infantry armory
last night, General Nets also ad-