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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02
Your CT Rights
Questions ana Answers
On Servicemen's
Problems
BY DOUGLAS LARSEN

WASHINGION-Del in getting
mustering-out pay and other prob
lens Of veterans have inspired the
following questions:
@. was discharged from the
Army more than two months ago.
In the meantime I was transferred
to another city on my job. But the
Army has failed to send my mus
tering- out check. I left my forward
ing address where I lived before
and haven't heard thing about j
What should I do?
A. Send your present address to
the separation center or station
from which you received your dis
charge. 1t is the law that federal
checks can't be forwarded beyond
the address appearing on the letter
and must be returned to the gov
eminent.
@. My husbands last mastering
out check hasn't arrived yet. Where
should I white to find out about It?
"A. Chances are you have chnged
your address and the check wasn't
forwarded. Send your query with
your address to the disbursing Of
ficer at the station where your hus-
band was discharged.
@. I need a car badly in my bust
ness. I am a veteran. It seems to
me the Army has lot OF automo-
biles or at least jeeps which will
be declared surplus. How can 1
use my veterans preference to get
one?
A. Veterans orders for govern
ment's surplus cars are many time
the number Of cars available. But
there are jeeps available to veteran
on their preference Write to the
nearest regional office of the War
Assets Corporation for the details
of how to get one. You can get the
address of the regional WAC officer
from your Post Office.
@. I am a veteran and receiving
a pension. I just had an offer to
take a federal job. Il take the lob
does that mean I won5't get my
pension any more?
A You can get both the pension.
and salary gfor your job with the
government at the same time.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02
City Hall Expansion

Now that Wilmington is fairly GER
tain to have community building which
will include music hall of sufficient
size for fair percentage Of better
entertainment features with a large
auditorium for other events, it is sug-
gested that ITALIAN Hall be closed as
a theater and converted into additional
space for city offices, now overcrowded,
and the public library, which is con-
tinually expanding.
The idea, as submitted to the Star,
would require level floor even with
the present City Hall first floor and con-
struction of second floor for book
stacks at the library floor level. The
project would require I-beams for this
second floor as we'll as the new first
floor which, besides supporting the new
construction, would add strength to the
hall.
If approved by the City Council,
there would be sufficient space for six
or more office rooms and for double
the present library floor space. Dressing
rooms and other conveniences in the
basement would also give the city gov
eminent space it greatly needs.
The suggestion is passed on for con-
sideration by the authorities. It NAV
be said that it appears better than an
annex to the City Hall, which could
not duplicate the architecture of the
present building, and that ITALIAN Hall
would be preserved in its present ex-
terror, but merely change its sphere of
usefulness.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02

EDITORS NOTE: Annually for
the past IL years, Mr.. Mckinney
has selected the outstanding play
ers of the year for his All-America
team. This is the last of six ar.
ticles on his selections.
BY WILLIAM r.. McKEN,JEY
Americas Gard Authority
The sixth member of my ALI
America team would be that gra-
cious lady I have met in Army
and Navy hospitals have visited
to do card tricks, namely, the
Gray Lady, friend and pal of ev-
cry. wounded veteran. She reads
his letters and writes them, reads
stories to hi,n, and does a thou
sand things to help serviceman,
Tor which she deserves place on
any Au-America team.
Some Of them play good bridge,
100. Here is a, hand played by
MRS: Helene Kelly, one of the Gray
Ladies OF Atlantic City, N. j., who
was co'chairman of the recent ma
Ilonal tournament held there. Mrs.
Aeuy did not make the mistake of
winning the first trick with the
queen OF spades; if she had, / am
AFRAID she would have lost the
contract. When East played the
JACK OF spades, Mrs. Kelly won
with the ace and led a small dia-
mona. west won with the ace,
ana naturally thinking that his
partner had the queen of spades
ne led another spade. But Helene
won with the queen and cashed
three diamonds and six hearts.
making five.odd.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02
Religion
DayByDay
NO BAD CHECKS

When I read about bank checks
forged and raised, I am put into a
mood of self-congratulation for the
incidental benefits of Christian liv-
ing. I have never had check
misused. This is simply because
my transactions are with honest
persons. If l were passing checks
in night clubs or saloons gambling
houses I would expect to encounter
crookedness.
After all the high-sounding
phrases and plans of statesman
ship and reform have been con-
ned, it still remains true that a
stable and sound society is based
wholly upon good people who deal
fairly and friendly with one anoth-
err. The virtue of the average per-
son is the real hope Of civilization.
Bad checks are never current
among good people.
We look toward q Kingdom Of
perfect Righteousness, o Lord; but
in the meantime we praise Thee
FOR our present foretaste Of King
dom joys and privileges. Amen.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02
MARGINS Frown

March came in with a frown, in a
sort of cold sweat. What this forebodes
cannot be foretold. But at least its adj
vent was neither stormy nor smiling,
so the tradition of the lion and the lamb
does not apply.
I, The most comforting thought Ms
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02

said the manager. "You kloT trts
old superstition gift Of q ~
cuts a friendship" ..o 4
The Scot took out his 2u-, .r,;,
hav'na got a ha'penny' ne l2''
only a penny" sorss,'
Sorry, can't give you V'''"'
said the manager. Diaa
"Ah, weel," sal dthe oc0', nv
TAX me penny, and give me ~'''
knife" Clipped
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02
Native Instinct for q Bargain

A Scotch visitor to q Sheffield
culey factory was, on leaving,
presented with a knife, worth about
5000.
. "Give me a halfpenny for it,"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02

Questions will not be answered
only in this space-not by mall
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-02
TOP o. THE MORNING

True Christian man is distinguished
from other men, not so much by his bene-
ficient works as by his patience.
HORACE BUSHNELL
Evening star., 1946-07-07
War Department Cautions
Relatives Of Soldier Dead

The War Department Yesterday
cautioned relatives of those mem
bers of the Armed Forces who are
buried overseas against joining any
organization or contributing to in
dividuals to obtain information con-
corning the final burial plans for
World War II dead from official
sources.
"A letter to the Quartermaster
General of the Army will get all
details without any cost whatsoever, ,"
said Maj. Gen. F. L. Parks, chief
of the Public Relations Division. 1T
Is not necessary to employ or en-
gage private organizations to get
full information.
Furthermore, the War Depart
ment called attention to the fact
there are adequate funds in the
military appropriations to defray
the expenses Of returning bodies
from overseas, as we'll as for the
proper care OF all overseas
cemeteries.
Representations made to next of
kin by groups sor individuals that
they can work out arrangements
with the War Department for prior
ity in the return of bodies are ''un-
authorized" Gen. Parks said. The
Quartermaster Generals Office will
make available to next of kin all
information that will permit them
to make their whether to
allow the body to remain overseas
or to have it returned for burial in
a national cemetery or a cemetery
chosen by kin.
Evening star., 1946-07-07
West Coast AFL-CI0 Fight
Ties Up Second Vessel
BY the Associated Press

COOS BAY, Greg, July Ga Sec
ond ship was tied up here today in
a jurisdictional dispute between AFL
and CIO unions which threatened
to develop into a test of strength
between the AFL Sailors Union of
the Pacific and CIO maritime
unions.
The North Bend, arriving here
last night. was idle today.
Earlier the Mello Franco was TIED
up when CIO longshoremen refused
10 work it on the grounds it was a
hot ship" manned by AFL per-
sonnel in departments for which
CIO unions have contracts with the
General Steamship Co. Both YES
sells are of the American Pacific
Steamship Co., General Steam
ship subsidiary. American Pacific
is a new company with which the
CIO does not have contracts.
The Sailors Union of the Pacific
today gave the press a statement
which said that it had adopted a
policy under which it would com
pletely and totally lock out the port
of Coos Bay" unless the CIO settled
its dispute.
Evening star., 1946-07-07
Parity Move Is Linked
To Accumulation of Dollars
By the Associoted Press

NEW YORK, July 6-Decrease in
the cost of United States dollars in
terms of Canadian currency was
interpreted by some monetary ex-
perts here today as result OF the
huge accumulation of United States
dollars by the Canadian govern
ment.
At the end of 1945 Canada held
slightly more than 81 100000, 900 in
gold and United States dollars. This
sum was built up during the war by
sale of Canadian assets such as
United States securities and the
purchase of Canadian securities by
American investors.
Increasing the value Of the Cana
dian dollar to parity with the United
States dollar, according to govern
mental sources, had been expected
| later this year, probably in the fall
OPA End Influenced Decision.
The lapse of OPA. ending price
controls in the United States, ap-
parently Influenced the Canadian
government to advance the date o1
the reyaluation, it was said.
Immediate repercussions were ex-
Evening star., 1946-07-07
Chinese Demand Part
In Peace Conference

NANkING, July (P)-The Chi
nese government demanded today
that the full Council of Foreign
Ministers, rather than only those
of the Big -Four, be convoked in
Paris to consider peace treaties
with enemy countries.
In a statement, Foreign Minister
Wang Shih-Chieh declared:
In accordance with the Moscow
agreement of December "a, 1945, to
which the Chinese government ad-
herred, the drafting of treaties of
peace with Italy, Rumania, Bulgaria,
Hungary and Finland must be un-
dertaken by deputies and foreign
ministers of France, Britain, the
United States and Russia, while the
peace conference which will con-
slider the drafts will be convened by
the Council of Foreign Ministers
ut is therefore clear that the
forthcoming peace conference in
Paris should be convened by the
full Council of Foreign Ministers
and not by the foreign ministers
of France, the United States, Brit
ain and Soviet Russia"
If this is not done, added Wang
the Chinese government will deem
it a violation of the Moscow agree
ment
Evening star., 1946-07-07
Single Economic Unit Urged
For Caribbean Area
BY tho Associoied Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 6.-The
Institute of Race Relations consid-
cred problems of the Caribbean area
today and heard speaker suggest
that the entire area be organized
into a single economic unit and
the land be nationalized.
These moves would go far toward
solving problems of the land hun
cry, overpopulated and impover-
ished" islands, Eric Williams of
Washington told the institute.
Mr.. Williams is member of the
International Caribbean Commits
sion. He spoke to the institute,
sponsored by the American Mission
airy Association at Fisk University,
as 1t ended the first week of a
three-Week session today.
Whatever disposal the colonial
powers may make of these prob
lens, it is certain that things can
not remain as they are now" he
said Even if all the land were
divided up among the people, there
would be only one-fourth of an acre
per family, and under such a free
hold system the level of subsist-
ence would be reduced even fur
ther."
The last 10 years have seen the
rise of popular leaders in the Carib-
bean, growth of trade unionism, at
tainmpDt of universal Suffraop in
Jamaica and the Barbados and
movements of self-expression and
self determination, the speaker
said.
Governments of the past have
been identified with policies and
behavior adverse to the welfare of
the majority Of the people and all
of the people of the Caribbean
want change" he added.
Evening star., 1946-07-07
Parity of u. S.Conodion Dollar Max Novack g. Dies;
Seen Boosting Canado, sImpots Former U, 5. Attorney

pected in the neWSprint field. A
large proportion of newsprint used
by United States newspapers is
produced in Canada.
Cranston Williams, general man.
ager of the American Newspaper
Publishers Association, said the
higher cost of Canadian dollars
would be one more item to be con-
sidered in a higher price for news
print.
Il don't expect runaway mar
ket in newsprint," Mr.. Williams
explained, but I expect the price
to be raised at any time. The in
dustry has been calculating the
effects of the recent increase in
freight rates, plus higher wood and
labor costs. They all add up to
higher prices"
A spokesman for an international
travel agency said the higher cost
of the Canada dollar would have
little if any effect on travel plans
of United States citizens.
Bond Holders to Profit.
The announcement of the revalu-
alton came when the Wall Street
financial center was shut tight for
"a weekend holiday. New York
banks were closed and no trans
actions in foreign exchange were
made. Security exchanges were also
closed, and Wall Streets reaction
was postponed until Monday.
United States owners of Canadian
bonds figured they were due for
good sized bonus on their holdings.
When the Canadian dollar sold at
a discount, a 500 Canadian bond
could be bought for roughly S91 in
United States dollars. The interest
return has on the average been
little above the current low rates
for grade securities in the
United States. In addition an orig
inal investment of $9l will have in
creased by SO if the new parity
price Is still in effect when the bonds
are redeemed
Canada's latest issue of Victory
Loan IS recently sold here between
95 and 96. compared with around
104-104l, in Canada.
Evening star., 1946-07-07

Max D. Novack, 35, former as
sistant United States attorney for
the Southern District of New York
and an associate editor of the Army
weekly "Yank" during the war, died
yesterday in Emergency Hospital
after short illness. He made his
home in New York.
Mr.. Novack was we'll known to
soldier readers of "Yank" as editor
of the whats Your Problem?" de-
partment of the paper.
A former reporter for the New
York Post, Mr.. Novack published
a book last year entitled How To
Cash In On Your Discharge Bene-
fits" He was born in Camden, N j.,
and won master of laws degree
at New York University.
After serving eight years as edi-
torial researcher and legal reporter
for the Post, Mr. Novack was ap-
pointed assistant United States at
torney and during the early part
of the war was in charge of investi-
CATION and prosecution of criminal
aliens. He entered the Army in
June, 1943.
After his discharge he served with
the Justice Department handling
complaints by veterans unable to
get their former jobs back.
Evening star., 1946-07-07
Ex-Champion Tommy Burns
Marries Wealthy Widow
By the Assoeioied press

OAKLAND, Calf, July ga
friendship begun in Detroit in his
early fighting days eliminated to-
day in the marriage of Tommy
Burns, one-time worlds heavyweight
boxing champion, and Mrs. Nellie
Susan Vanderlip of Coalinga, Calf.
The ceremony was performed at
the chapel of the First Congrega-
tional Church in Oakland by the
Rev. Clarence Reidenbach.
Mrs. Vanderlip, who manages the
Coalinga oil interest of her late hus-
band, was given in marriage by her
son, Loran Vanderlip of Piedmont.
The attendants were her brother,
H. F.. Swetzer, and Mrs. Sweitzer.
Mr. Sweitzer said that Mr.. Burns,
a French Canadian who was born
Noah Brusso, had been an old
friend of Mrs. Vanderlip's family
from the old days in Detroit years
ago."
In obtaining the marriage license
yesterday, Mr.. Burns gave his age
as IS and Mrs. Vanderlip's as so.
Mr.. Burns held the title from 1906
to 1908, losing 1t to Jack johnson
at Sydney, Australia. Mr.. Burns
became champion in heavyweight
elimination after the retirement of
Jim Jeffries, who retired undefeated.
Evening star., 1946-07-07
BrifishLoan Debate Sc
In House Tomorrow;
Outcome Uncertain
BY the Associated Press

Battle lines were drawn sharply
last night, with the outcome in
doubt, for opening of House debate
tomorrow on the Senate-approved
$3.750. 100000 British loan.
Speaker Rayburn predicted vic
tory for the administration, but
Representative Buffet, Republican,
of Nebraska, one of the leaders of
the organized opposition, told news
men I'VE think we can beat it"
Some administration supporters
conceded privately they are not sure
how the vote will go.
Committee Claims Listed.
The House Banking Committee,
which approved the loan ratifica-
ton bill, 20 to S. put forward these
claims:
l. 1t will end the wartime cur
rency and trade discrimination in
England and in many other coun-
tries that prevent restoration of
world trade on a peacetime basis.
2. 1t will make possible the prompt
and effective implementation of the
Breton Woods agreements for a
world bank and monetary Stabili-
cation fund.
3. 1t will "help in the establish
ment of the orderly international
economic relations which are es-
sential to our prosperity and to
world peace"
The United States Chamber of
Commerce said the loan would tend
to maintain Britain as a bulWark
against the spread of Communism.
Opposition Views Recalled.
On the other hand the opposition
called for Congress to look after
America S war veterans and aged,
before making any large foreign
loans. A group of rs House members
IA Republicans and one Progress
sive-signed a statement in opposi-
ton. They said they would "dedi-
cate" the first day of debate as
veterans and old age pension day"
The leadership assigned four days
for general debate The House does
not often debate any bill for more
than two days.
Some supporters of the loan con-
ceded that it has lost ground in the
last two weeks, under the vigorous
efforts put forth by the opposition,
aided by the British handling of the
controversial Palestine question and
the successful race for denomination
by Senator Butler, Republican of
Nebraska, an avowed loan opponent.
There are many predictions of a
close vote. The Senate approved the
loan 46 to "a.
The 50-year loan, under the agree
ment, would be advanced to the
British during the next five years,
with no interest during that time.
Interest at 2 per cent would begin
in 1851
Evening star., 1946-07-07
Ministers
Continued From First Page.)

tion to including China among the
inviting nations, American sources
said
When the question was raised
yesterday, Mr.. Molotov vigorously
opposed including China with the
four powers as an inviting nation.
The Russian proposal was for the
peace conference to be divided into
five commissions, one each for the
treaties with Italy, Bulgaria, Hun
gary, Romania and Finland, which
would be bound by two-thirds ma
iority rule. This. said American
sources, would enable the Russians
to block any changes in the treaty
drafts as proposed by the four
powers.
American quarters speculated that
Mr.. Molotov had received iron clad
instructions from Moscow on the
rules of procedure.
Bidault Proposes Change.
French Foreign Minister Georges
Bidault proposed to amend the
French rules to conform with the
Soviet idea as expressed on July 5.
Mr.. Molotov said he would study the
matter, but the ministers made no
decision.
If the four powers drew up the
procedural rules, Mr. Byrnes said,
this would be the first peace con-
ference in history whose procedure
was dictated by three or four gov
ernments"
Mr.. Bidault, asserting that France
as the host had a special response
bility for the conference, said it
was "unthinkable" that anyone
would seek to restrict the powers
participating in the peace confer
ence
Mr.. Bevin said that Mr.. Molotov's
demand for a ready-made set of
rules was contrary to the Moscow
agreement and added that he could
not and would not remain at the
table if he were expected to pro-
ceed on that basis,
Won't Be Conference.
1T seems" said Mr.. Bevin, "un-
less we agree with the Soviet dele
gate on every one of these rules of
procedure, then there will be NO
conference"
Before today's meeting Mr. Byrnes
conferred privately with Mr.. Bevir
and DR.. Tsien Tai, Chinese ambas-
sador, presumably to discuss British
and American desires to have China
included as an inviting power.
! Both Mr.. Bevin and Mr.. Byrne!
contested Mr.. Molotovs stand a
yesterdays session.
In Moscow a highly placed
Evening star., 1946-07-07
Teen Town Officers
Chosen in Southeast

Officers have been elected for
Teen Town. the new teen-agers
association for Southeast Washing
ton. it has been announced. They
are James Lemon, president: Betty
Storey, vice president; Jeanne Ong,
secretary; Robert Weiner, treasurer,
and Claire Goheen, publicity man.
ager.
The association is now in full
operation, having held four dances
and inaugurated a volleyball team
in line with its purpose of affording
young people of the area programs
of enjoyment and relaxation. Dances
are to be held at pm. every We'd
nesday and Saturday nights at the
Highland Recreation Building
Yuma street Sc, at the end of the
Congress Heights bus line.
Evening star., 1946-07-07
GoIIinqer

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Evening star., 1946-07-07

foreign diplomat declared the re-
suits thus far OF the Foreign
Ministers Conference upheld the
belief that the Soviet Union de-
sired international cooperation
to succeed. He cautioned against
deep despair by the public when
the powers appear unable to
reach agreement, and also against
foolish optimism" when some
settlements are achieved.
CA Tass dispatch from Paris
declared that all the major prob
lens at the meeting were solved
when agreement was reached
July 4 on questions centering
around peace treaty drafts. The
Tass correspondent said that Mr..
Molotov had insisted on not pre-
senting the conference with half
digested" proposals, and that
the soundness of the Soviet
viewpoint has now been con-
formed entirely in practice.