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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
G0ERINC ACCUSED
ASWAR ACITAT0R

WEINBERG, Jan. 8.-UD-
paichsmarshal Hermann Goer-
~ WAS accused before the war
n r;roes tribunal today of telling his
W N ~, colleagues on May 81, 1886,
.hat thenceforth all German gov
srnment measures should be con-
s;dered with a view OF Waging
war"
coering was the target of the
erS+ blast at the Nazi leaders
III nben the prosecution swung sud-
San1v to a presentation of evidence
aoainst Individual defendants.
Ra1ph G. Alprecht Of the Ameri-
oon prosecution staff told Of .
.eetino of Nazi government Off
Is1s at which Goering announced
Sis intention of putting Germany's
whole economy on war footing
within four years.
A1brecht said the warlike state
roents Goering made to his asso-
ciates were documented by memo
randa from government ministries
in Berlin.
Al another time, Albrecht said
coerjng told HjaImar Schacht,
Maj financial wizard and another
Of the current defendants, that if
war came tomorrow money would
be useless and he must use sub
stitutes. He accused Schacht of
trying to hoard foreign exchange.
Albrecht said hand-written min
utes of a meeting at the German
air ministry on Dec. 2, 1886, show
ed Goering saying that world re-
action to the landing of German
troops in Spain was most serious,
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
Freight Rate Increase
Granted To Truckers

RALEIGH, Jan. 8.-F)-A 10
per cent increase in freight
charges has been authorized for
North Carolina truckers, so they
may be able to meet increase op-
Grating costs, Traffic Director H.
M. Nicholson of the State Utilities
commission has announced. The
Increase was granted "a authorized
franchise motor carriers which
haul general commodities over
fixed routes, he said.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
COUNCIL TO FACE
KN0TTY PROBLEMS

Current matters expected to be
discussed at the meeting of city
council today are those of the status
of proposed census of the city, an
inquiry into the ordinances govern
ing permanent advertising signs
and questions regarding furnishing
services to the new areas of the
city.
The long-pending proposal that
the city purchase new fire alarm
boxes, is also expected to be dis
cussed at the meeting-if not today
at ne early date.
At last Wednesdays special
meeting, the census count was re-
vived again and City Manager A.
c. Nichols and City Clerk J. R.
Benson instructed to study the
city budget with a view to finding
approximately $1,000 for the esti-
mated cost of special interim
census.
During the past week, a number
of Sunset Park and East Whining
ton citizens have expressed dis
satisfaction with the city's policy
In connection with a charge for
septic tank maintenance and the
alleged failure of the city to make
an expected cut in water bills.
-Harriss Newman, East Whining
ton councilman who took office
last week, requested that an in
vestigation of present ordinances
governing the hanging of signs
both in the new areas and in the
city, be made and a report be sub
mitted to the council. He mention
ed in particular the number Of
commercial signs overlooking
sidewalks on Princess street in
the downtown district.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09

WIN Russia seeking war and Bri-
tam preparing for war.
1oerlng ordered Germany put in
tne highest degree of readiness
ana ana SAD id the Reich needed s'peace
until l941, but We cannot tell
wiener We shall be involved be-
state of war;, ~ " =
This document was found in
1ceilng private office at the air
ministry in Berlin last October and
was turned over the war cri,nes
prosecution staff. W
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
COL. 0CHS HERE
ON SHORT VISIT

Arriving here Monday to spend
a few days between tours of duty,
Col. William V. Ochs, former Viii.
mington resident, who organized
the New Hanover High school
ROTC, said that he has been trans
ferred to Birmingham, Ala, where
he will take command of the Sixth
Military district of the Fourth
Service command.
The colonel came to Wilmington
nine years ago to establish the
ROTC unit at New Hanover High
school. He remained until 1941 as
director of the unit.
81 was greatly impressed with
the growth of Wilmington" he re-
marked, land can see great i'm
provement in the town. The loss
of the shipyard's total strength
has not seemed to affected the
town." he continued.
He expects to remain in vii
mington until Friday and declared
he hoped to be able to do hi
of hunting and fishing while here
The colonel, who takes over hi
new command Monday, said he i
going to spend a day at For
Benning on his way to Birming
ham to visit his son, 1t. William
V. Jr., who is taking a refreshe
course there. Young Ochs was re
Gently graduated from the U.
Military academy at West Poin
and is expecting to be assigne,
duty in China.
Col. and Mrs. Ochs are guests o
Miss Grace T. Little, 108 Sout
Third street.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
HERS TO ATTEND
TRADE CONFERENCE

J. T. HERS, executive secretary
Of the Wilmington Port commission
will attend a meeting in Savannah,
Jan. II, with other southern port
officials, southern governors, and
representatives of Latin American
countries, at which establishment
of trade relations will be the chief
topic.
The meeting, called by the South
Atlantic and Florida Ports con-
ference, will be held in the DeSoto
hotel, HERS said.
HERS explained the governors Of
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Florida and Georgia had agreed to
meet with representatives of South
and Central American countries to
discuss the possibility of institut-
ing an import and export trade,
using the same steamships in an
unload and pickup service
through the South Atlantic ports
He also said plans were to be
discussed for the furtlerance O.
steamship passenger service int
South Atlantic ports who are no
enjoying that traffic at the presen
time.
The matter of inaugurating barge
and small ship services via thu
inland waterways between Atlanti,
Coast ports would also be taker
under discussion at the meeting
HERS explained.
Members attending the confer
ence will be present from Viii
mington, Morehead City, Charles.
ton, Savannah, Brunswick, Jack
sonville, Miami, Tampa, Port Ever.
glades, st. Petersburg and Pensa-
cola.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
STORM DAMAGE

SPARTANBURG, S. c., Jan. 8.
-UP)-Damage from Christmas
ice storms to Spartanburg coun-
tvs 100 miles of dirt roads was
estimated today at $4,000. Spar
tanburg Representative T. ]. Hen
dirk said legislative means of
financing the necessary repairs
are being considered.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09

been delayed indefinitely by the
General Motors strike.
Affected by the current labor
dispute involving the whole Cen
eral Motors empire is the ACL
contract calling for two 5000 horse
power passenger locomotives, and
six $500 horsepower freight loco
motives, originally scheduled for
delivery and operation this Spring.
I'VE have no idea, now, when
the power equipment will be COM
pleted and delivered" railroad
company officer said today.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
KILLED BY TRAIN

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. =
P)@Stepping out OF the path OF one
railroad train, James Mills, of Ay-
den, N. c., was struck and killed
by another at street crossing
here today, officials of the Ba1ti-
more and Ohio Railroad company
said.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
STRIKES TO DELAY
DELIVERY OF ACL
DIESEL ENGINES

Inc dream of putting eight
powerful new diesel locomotives in
to operation early this year faded
yesterday for the Atlantic Coast
Line railroad.
According to ACL officials, they
nave been informed that the loco
motives, ordered last year, have
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
CHARGED WITH ARSON

GREENVILLE, S. c., Jan. 3
U.D-Myrtle Scruggs, of Chesnee,
S. c., and Mary Sue Altman, of
Saluda, N. c., were held here to-
day on an arson charge. The two
are wanted in connection with the
recent burning of tourist cabins at
nearby Greer.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
INJUSTICE"

WASHINGTON, Jan. s-W.D-Dr.
Stephen S. Wise, noted Zionest
leader, declared today that the
broken promises for a Jewish
home in Palestine were perhaps
the most fragrant illustration OF
injustice in our world today"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09

Onions are deliberately over
crowded in planting in order to
stunt the growth of the bulbs for
food purposes.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09
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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-01-09

The other day the Emperor OF
Japan told his people to abjure the
myths and legends that he is de-
vine. There is an American myth
and legend, which it would be well
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Latex Workers Enjoy
Paid Vacations
Program First InauCurated In 1897
Is Being Continued

Once again employees of Inter
national LatcX Corporation at
PlaytcX Park. Dover. Della ware.
are receiving vacations with full
pay. as they have been enjoying
every year since the plant first Op-
cncd in 1897. Annual vacations are
part of broad program of en-
ployce benefits which includes paid
holidays. and free life. hOspitali-
ZatiOn. and surgical insurance.
Time off with pay is provided for
family emergencies. In addition
to timc-and-a half for all overtime
work. employees have other op-
pOrtuniticS for increased earnings
New employees receive regular
rates of pay while going through
the educational and training pro
gram, plus all of the other exist
ing workers benefits.
PlayteX Park is an outstanding
example of the application of the
Golden Rule in industry. No eff
fort is spared to provide the best
possible working conditions
Air conditioning. scientific light
ing, spacious work areas, a nurse
in constant attendance. spotleSs
rest rooms. and many other fea-
lures. which offer safe work along
with security and opportunities.
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Report Great Strides
In Poultry Testing
Fine Record Established BY POul-
trymen In Pull0rum Eradication

Delaware hatCherics and poultry
men are establishing record of
progress i'm pull0rum disease era
dICatiOn. Citing figures compiled by
the Delaware State Board of AGri-
culture. W. {. SkOglund. Extension
pnultryman reports that in 1913 ~
tlockS were tested for the diseaF'
with 40. 7i0 birds in the pullorum
clean rating Ten years ago only
296 il0ckS were tested with 80
birds pull0rum clean
SkO2lund says these figures indl-
cate that DClawar" pOultrymen are
realizing" the opportunity available
in tn" production of Matching egg
locally for the states hruilcr pro
duCtiOn
pullOrum disease is highly con
taGiouS and fatal in chicks under
three weeks Of age: while mature
birds may have tho disease. II il
less COntaciOuS and less fatal than
among chicks. Estimates of the y.
tent of reduced egg production
however. vary from - to - per
cent
Turn TO Page J. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Sox Dominate Name Election
Shore Leagues Staff For
County
All Averages Are Also
Dominated by Fast
Stepping Milford Nine,
Tully Tops Hurlers.

The Milford Red SoX are not only
in a dominant position in theEaSt-
can Shore League STANDINGS but al
so dominate the averages in virt
ually every dopar fmont OF play.
According 10 tho latest averages
roroiycd from ~" How" News
IDs.l1. ptlci:l F.ast.iu Shor. Ie1-
aIIn >tatistjc.anS. and iUrludin.;
games played M To june 80, the
Sos trail Dover by ON" point in
club batting and are far ont in
front of tn" pack in fielding with a
percentage Of H6l. UnOffiCial
averages compiled since the Howe
rcloas" show Milford passing Do
Yer to assume leadership in club
hattin2D collectively. the SoX have
scored most runs and most hits.
and have hold the opposition To
lowest number of runs; in addition.
Milford leads the circuit in double
plays. II of the latter having hc"n
completed prior to Juno 30
or those players playing in TWEEN
" on more league games. Ray Ma
del leads the local club and is third
in lC"@uc batting with an impress
six" .3Gt aveya@C. ON the same ha si.
outticldrr Jake Donaldson is fourth
with .:;56 and ShortStop Grady Viii
son is fifth with .3tH Manager Wal.
ter Miles WAS hittin@ al Il $50 clil
prior 10 Juno Goth hut had 0nlN
participated in II games. Other
Turn to Page }. PIraseI
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Henry Harrington NOu'
Win A Paper House
Former Plant Production
Manager For Chronicle
Enters A New Field

Henry tBudl Harrington. who
for over thirty years had been at
tiliated with the Milford Chronicle
Publishing Company. relinquiShed
his duties with this company last
Friday. II" is now associated with
a paper distributing firm in Balti-
more, and will travel the Del Mar
Va Peninsula as paper salesman.
For several years past Mr. Har-
ringtOn has been production man
ager at the Chronicle plant. For
some time past he has desired TO
enter the selling profession. and
the change last Friday is result
of this desire. AS he enters his new
work. we here at the Chronicle
office wish for him every success
in his new venture He knows the
printing business thoroughly and
this knowledge should greatly aid
him in his selling position.
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Blue Hen Post
Closes Successful
Membership Drive
Goal OF Two Hundred
Charter Members Was
Reached AS OF Sunday,
July Z; Second Largest
Post In State.

Blue Hen Post, No 64%3. Neter-'
ans of Foreign Wars, OF Milford.
closed its charter membership
drive on Sunday. July :, having
attained its set goal of POO. ac-
cording to Post Commander Dr
James r. West.
The Milford Post is one OF the
youngest and the second largest
V. +. W. Post in the entire State
of Delaware. being surpassed only
by the Wilmington Post
Officers of the local Post in ad-
ditiOn to Commander West are.
Senior Vice commander. John +.
RoOsa; Junior Vice Commander.
Paynter Sharp; Quartermaster. J
William Wells; Post Adjutant and
Post Advocate. James f. Salevan.
Chaplain. Martin V. Hastings: Sur
Ge0n. DR. o. V. James: officer of
the Day. Herschcl POore: Patriotic
Instructor, Tom Bennett: IIiStor-
ian, Hall Deakyne; Service Off
Ger, David S Huee; Legislative.
Roland Stayton; Public Relations.
Garrett l.. Grier; Post Employ
mcnt James j. Deputy. Guard.
James Clements; Trustees. three
years, John s. lIallctt. two years.
Leslie Macklin; one year, John r.
BarCuS; Color Bearer Preston
Dyer; Color Bearer, Eurie Savage
AT the regular semi monthly
meeting of the Post last Tue.%ay
evening the following new mem
bcrs were obligated: MilhOurne
Bclridge. Irving BOWS. Raymond
Cooper. Elmer COverdalc. William
Donovan, Albert DOlbOw. Edward
Shea and William Zencak These
members attained status as char
ter members of the Post by max
ing application for membership
prior to the July 9TH deadline.
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Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Local Rotary
Club Begins
N e W Y e a I
Senator X. II. Ycrkcs
Heads New Group OF
Officers, Directors !;
Program Outlined.

The newly elected officers of the
Milford Rotary Club. recently in
stalled Ivy retiring District Cover
nor II. II. Pop" Hanson. officially
took over the duties of their re
spective posts last Monday evening.
They are: President. Senator Rob
ert II. Ierkcs; vice PRESIDENT "
Shockley Daughcrty; secretary. G..
Franklin WapleS; treasurer, G. -.
HolzmuelIcr; directors. Dr. Rus
sell J. Emory. Harry +. Mayhem
and George r. N1ckliu
At meeting last Tuesday eve
ming the new officers and directors
set up the following program tol
the first half of the year:
July Is Bill Cook.
July % Jay Pierce.
July 90 Reports of "mmttc'
Chairmen.
August ) John Wymor
August IL Rroddus Jones.
August 10 Program Ivy a.< eluI
members.
August 26 Rem Barnard.
September 2 Ray MaStcn
September 9 Intercity m"etIni
with Harrington.
September l6 School Night. Gu!
F'aix.
September 23 Frank Elton.
September 30 Ted Ahcr
October Ladies' Night ant
Dance.
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Red Cross To Have
Vet Booth At Fair
Information Center Will BE Main
tanned Every Day Of Exposition

The Delaware Chapter of the
American Red Cross will maintain
u Red Cross Veterans InfOrma-
liOn" booth at the State Fair at
HarrinGtOn. July % through -.
I he booth will be Staffcd with
Home Service representatives from
Kent and sussex Counties and dele
Gates from Wilmington. working
undCr the supervision of Mrs.
tricda Wright
AIRS. j. VI. BrcntlingPr, Chairman
of Home Service for the Delaware
napier, says that the need for
such 4 booth was called to the at
t"ntiOn of chapter officials by
tn" Branch Areas. Home Service
workers have noted for some
months past that veterans whom
they cOntact often have many qucS-
tiOnS as to what government henc-
tits they might he entitled. but are
unaware of the proper person with
whom to get in touch in regard 10
them. or arc unable to make noceS-
*aIY trip 10 a nearby community
Inquiries throughout the state re-
veal that this same condition often
exists in other communities. parti-
Cularly isolated ones. It is felt that
at some time during the Fair many
cX-$"rviccmcn in the state will hc
in Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
kiwanians Attend
Fete At Greenwood
Local Group Helped To Give New
Club OiticiaI Send on

Foregoing their usual Tuesday
night meeting the Milford kiWanis
Club visited Greenwood ON Mon
day evening to assist in the Off
cjal charter night launching of the
Gccnutiy ot1anj2"d Greenwood Xxi
wants club. In an impressive pro
gram the now baby. as il was
humOrOuSly designated. received
its baptism and the charter was
presented to its president, Charles
H. ConoWay hv Governor Claude
g. IIcllmann of Baltimore. Mary
land To lend added distinction
Immediate Past Governor Martin
T. WieGand of Washington. -. e..
presided as tOaStmaStcr and in his
usual iOvial and capable fashion
kept events running smoothly. in
Producing the various clubs and
members present
An excellent turkey dinner Was
served 10 over 20n present and fol
lowing that ceremonial proceed
inGS began with intrOductiOns of
the two clubs who sponsored the
Greenwood Club, Georgetown and
BridGcvilIc Members were present
from Wilmington. Dover, RchOhOth,
Scaford. Salisbury and Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Rate OF $I7I BHshcI
Set For Wheat Loans
Loans Will BE Made TO
Farmers On 4 Note And
ChatteI Mortgage Basis

A loan rate 0i Sill per husheI
on 80 Red winter GarlickY wheat
has been set for Delaware. II was
announced this week by {. f..
Ochcltrcc. state director of the De
partmcn of A2riCulturc's PrOduC-
tion and Marketing Administration.
Discounts for lower grades and Il
premium for 30. grade are pro-
Nidod.
II .OanS will be mado To farmers
ON a note and Chattcl mort gage
basis for wheat stored ON farms
and ON the basis ot a note and loan
program for wheat stored in ap
proved warehouses;" Mr.. OCh"ltreC
said
The state director estimated tho
Delaware wheat crop this year will
total about 81. 900 bushels. ~ per
cent over last years production.
"" also announced plans are heinG
made for every wheat grower in
Delaware TO hC personally contact
cG so that crop insurance may b"
explained and offered. Rates will be
the same as last year.
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Race Meet Yields
State $1,276,359Tax
Out OF State Patronage During Meet Just
Closed Is Given AS Reason For Gain OF
$224,l73 Over l945 Figure; Attendance
Increased 70 Per Cent, Greatest Increase
OF Any Track In Country; No Major In
iurics Among Track Patrons

Faxes to the state OF Delaware.
as a result of the recent IlclaWar"
Park race meeting. reached the I'M
prcrcdcntcd figure of $l.216.%39.96
following final compilation of the
figures las week This compares
with the former record tax figure"
of $1.O52 lN635 realized after the
1919 meeting.
Bryan Field general manager,
pointed ont that most of tn" patron
age and taxes came from across tn"
Delaware borders. originating III the
ncighhoring states of Pennsylvania.
Maryland and New Jersey. This gain
from ont of state WAS emphasized
hy the great expansion at ran $"rN-
ice from Philadelphia and points
North. and from Baltimore, Wash
ington and other Southern points
Automobile transportation follow
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Local W oman
Will Manage
Sears Store
CataIog Shopping Ser
vice Will Open AT 5 n.
w. Front Street Next
Thursday, July Is.

Mrs Mary Keller has been nam
ed manager OF Sears newest Cata-
log Shopping Service. which will
open at ~ W. Front street, Mil
ford, on Thursday, July is.
Mrs kcllcr's assistants, also OF
Milford. will be: Mrs. Sarah Stan
ton. Mrs. Iorour Y. Scarborough
ana Mrs Virginia Scott All -four
have recently completed an inton-
sivc training period in Sears Cata-
log Shopping Services in other
towns.
Mrs Keller says that the many
families of Milford. who have been
Sears mail order customers for
years. will now he able 10 enjoy
complete personal service at the
CatalOg Shopping Service. in addi-
tion to the benefits of shopping
through Sears catalog.
Sears Milford store will open
with an unusually interesting dis
play of merchandise now listed in
the famous Sears CatalOg, inClud-
ing many items long on the miss
ing" list Among them will be
such hard-to-Gct finds as electric
rcfriGcratOrs. electric ranges
washers. awnings, sheets and pill
low cases. gasoline engines. power
saws. radios and mems shirts.
According to Mrs. Keller. Sears
sales people will write ont yOul
orders. show you samples and spc-
rial cataloGs. help you plan YOU
easy term payments, and phone
you when your order arrives.
Mrs Keller went on to say tina
"rainy-day" shoppers can stay DIR!
at hom" and just telephone thci
orders Sears sales people taxi
care of all the details. Sears Cata
log Shopping Service also save
the shopper money on shipping
charges. money orders and post
age.
Several Sears experts fror
Philadelphia and nearby town:
notably Scaford and Salisbury. wi
be on hand with additional hel
to take care of the expected crOwt
and to meet the customers Thcs
additional Sears representative
plus the regular full staff, will /
) able to give quick service to cN
cryOnc who visits the CatalO
Shopping Service on opening da
l:u 70 PapC 6 Plctsc
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12

mS checks made in the parking
areas, showed that there were more
Pennsylvania licenses than Della
ware licenses. Maryland and New
Jersey ranked next in order.
Mutuel Play Up 20 Per Cent
Tn" increase in the mutucl play
WAS Il fraction over 20 per cent. ac-
cordmg 10 the Figures of r. / CIiml
Lancford. head of thc Mutucl De
partmcnt. who was proud that the
percentage of gain WAS the biggest
of any track in the country. Actual
play aggregated $33 .933,G3G as
against last years $2N099 10 The
respective per diem averages are
$l.13l.l22 for this year. as against
last years average of $936 .639
In attendance. the increase was
26 per cent. which j Douglas Gcd-
CTuru to Page IA Please
Milford chronicle., 1946-07-12
Evangelist Opens
Services July 16
Dr, Robt. J. Wells viii Open Ser
vices At Baptist Church, Milford

The Rev Dr Robert j Wells.
one of America leading evangc-
lists, will open a series of meetings
here at the First Baptist Church,
beginning next Tuesday evening
at eight o'clock Dr Wells, al
though young man. has proved
himself To be an evangelist of un-
usual ability, hy virtue of his many
successful campaigns in large
number of states. Prior to enter
ing the field of evangelism he was
a successful pastor in Waterloo
Iowa. and Dallas. Texas. 1t was
while serving a Dallas church that
he founded the Dallas Bible Insti-
tute and served as its first presi-
dent until October 1943. when he
resigned that position to a party
who could devote full time to the
growing work of the school
Iuru to Pa :, t ease