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Evening star., 1947-10-09

answer charges that Britain Is
bluning about pulling out.
The Russians might consent to put
= force into Palestine, but the
United States would almost GER
tainly oppose such move, to pre-
vent the Soviets from gaining a
foothold in the vital Middle East.
It has been suggested that smaller
nations might join to furnish q
Palestine policing army, but no such
proposals have been heard within
the U. N.
The question which the American
delegation must answer, before it
formulates its definite Palestine
policy, Is whether the Arab states
are bluffipg when they declare they
will throw their votes to the Soviet
bloc in the Assembly and will fight
to prevent establishment Of the pro-
posed Jewish state.
Evening star., 1947-10-09
Arabs Hint al JOINING
Red u. n. Bloc ifU. 5.
Backs Holy Land Split
BY Russell Barnes

kersh Assslson Newspaper Alliance
LAKE SUCCESS. Long Island. Oct
s.-Ths Arab nations have threat
ensd to throw their voting strength
In the United Nations General As
seuably to the Soviet bloc II the
United States supports the creation
Evening star., 1947-10-09

nounced that John J. Corris, 1211
Thirteenth street NV, has been
appointed to the ITwA public re-
lations department here.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
FRrTZCASE
Continued from Page One)
By Alley

L
mand restitution Of the 81, 300 and
sue for its recovery if it is not
forthcoming and if 1t deems nee
essary, may turn its record " t:e
case over to the district solicitor.
Fritz won statewide attention
by his leadership last winter and
spring of the south Piedmont plan
Of teacher pay increases, and as
result of his fight was elected
president of the NCEA when, ac-
cording to tradition, the post
should have gone to the vice pres
ident Claude Grigg of Abe
marie.
Fritz also broke with precedent
a few weeks ago when he issued
a statement endorsing the guber-
material candidacy of State Treas
urer Charles M. Johnson.
Fritz Silent
When asked by newsmen last
week if he planned to resign his
NCEA post, Fritz said tnat he had
no statement on the subject at
that time. The NCEA's board Of
directors usually holds a meeting
during August 10 consider It's
budget, but NCEA officials said
that Fritz has not called the meet
inc vet
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
MEYER ITEMS
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
equipment which enabled us to
meet the ground forces and the
Air Force"
Elliott recommended 4 Hughes
designed photo reconnaissance
plane. Hughes got a S22 900. 000
contract to build them, the con-
tract was considered for cancel
lation but was left in force. The
deal never produced any planes
that got into the wa:.
The late Presidents second
son, ex-brigadier general and
formerly in charge of photo re-
coilnaissance work in the Euro.
pean theate-, made these other
points in a full afternoon of ques-
tions before the committee, which
is looking into the Hughes cor
tract and another s18,000,OOO deal
for Hughes to build a huge flying
boat
He once borrowed $1,000 from
Meyer couple Of days before
his marriage to actress Faye
Emerson but he paid it back IN
five months with six percent in
terest for a full year.
He had 800 cash Wnen he
came back from Europe on the
trip that was connected with the
Hughes contract but he ''relaxed'
and it was all gone but about
$3.50 when he returned from Cali
fornia despite the number of
checks Meyer picked up.
He never talked to his father
about the Hughes deal the eld-
er Roosevelt had more irnpo~-
tant'' matters on his mind.
lie and the other officers in his
group repaid Meyer, over the lat
ter's protest, afte- the publicity
man had settled this S32 hotel
bill in Los Angeles on the trip that
brought the recommendation for
Hughes Fill reconnaissance
plane.
Meyer. sitting beside him, said
he couldn't remember receiving
the money.
War knowledge"
Roosevelt testified he and his
fellows on the mission didn't care
whether Hughes plane was made
''of wood or paper or what" but
the Material division was dead
set against wood and that was the
reason for a recommendation To-
a shift to metal
In that connection young Roose-
velt added:
Il maintain they didn't know
much about the war"
Roosevelt declared that all he
and the officers with him could do
in making a recommendation on
the plane was rely on what the
man (Hughes) said he could do
and what he guaranteed he could
do, and the rest would be up to
the Procurement division.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
TOBACCO PRICES
UP 81 TO $S
Stronger Demand For Most
Leaf Grades Reported
By Department

VALDOSTA, Ca, Aug. 4-(P-
Sales on the Georgia-Florida flue-
cured tobacco market today was
characterized by stronger demand
for most leaf grades.
U. S. Department Of Agriculture
reported increases over Friday OF
81 to affected the orange and
green colors of leaf.
Lemon leaf, cutters, and better
lugs held fairly steady at averages
previously established. Averages
for several lower quality grades
were the highest of the season.
The volume of sales was heavy
and general quality of the offer
ings was slightly better than Fri
day. Less lugs- and nondescript
were marketed but more cutters
were sold, bulk Of sales consisted
of low to good leaf, low and fair
cutters and fair to fine lugs.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
new WINE LAW
CUTS OUTLET,
ABC Board Says 0ne,1h;,.
Reduction Seen In Num-.
Der Licenses Issued

RALEIGH, Aug. 4-P-v
Carolina's new wine coa..or
which has been in effect on,y s.al a.
May l, has brought abon+ . ''4Vs q
one-third reduction in the n,-,,T, ~.
Of retail outlets for the d,i1I. y.
state ABC board reported to5sy @ O-'|
Before May l, some 2.5oo w..
retailers operated with State '+'| .'
mits issued by the revenue do1s, ~
ment. Now, said director
Frank Bats of the ABC bo...
Wine and enforcement division
Iy 1850 permits are outstsnGi..
In my Judgment" Bats declsrat
I'VE won't issue over $50 more srSI
ing the remainder of the fiS..
year"
The reason for the sudden s,.,
in retail outlets is the 1917 gener,
assembly's rigid wine control ~
Which gave the state ABC boz,
full authority 10 issue retail my
mlts and also to revoke ones :,
ready issued, he said.
The law expressly prohibit. d,
issuance Of wine permits ,o nns n
rooms. This provision alone, BaT
said, stopped sales at 300 plac,,
which sold the beverage last v.,,
When regulation came under j.,
wing of the ABC board. Bats s,%
several hundred wine dealers IN,
stopped sales rather than try ,
conform to the new law. "Tb.,
just went out of the wine hus,ns,,
Bats stated.
The most potent provision O, n,
new law states in addition 10 4,
pool room ban, than no lice9,s,
shall be issued 10 "any place :.
business. of whatsoever kind IN.
character, if in the discretion 4
the state ABC board it is No,
proper place for the sale of wine,
The board is given power to pa,
on the fitness of applicants s-i
TO regulate wine ADVERTISING \
must also, under the law. "reos,2
all permit holders to keep tae
places clean, well lighted and i,
an orderly manner. The bon
also received authority to regul,.l
the hours of sales.
Our inspectors have been nrI
ing sub-standard places 10 ei,sI
clean up or get out Of the butI
ness Bats said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
CITY MANAGER
Continued from Page One)

not consulted about the craft they
found at Charleston.
Monday afternoon Chief Groom
told a Star reporter that when he
returned from his vacation he
found letter in his office from
city officials in regards to the boat
at Charleston. He explained that
he had just returned from two
weeks vacation at a local beach
and did not know about the letter
until Monday morning.
Last night City Manager J. R.
Benson came to the Star news
rooIls seeking information about
the story that appeared in Friday
mornings Star. He talked with
the reporter who handled the story
and said, II am afraid l will have
to handle Chief Groom" indicat-
irg that he planned TO mete out
some punishment to the veteran
fire fighter.
:
ton and we have been searching
for a fire boat for such a long
time. we did not have time to
wait, Benson said. 1t was a
case OF finding out as quickly as
possible if the boat would suit our
needs. We could not afford to
wait until Groom returned to work
to consult him." the city manage
added.
Chief Groom was mailed a copy
OF the letter in regards to the
Charleston boat" Benson said.
TT appears that Chief Groom
talked with his mouth wide open"
Benson said. and again indicated
that it would be necessary 10
handle" the chief for his actions.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Continued from Page One)

said seemed to fit the city's needs.
The chief replied that he had not
been advised of the city's action
and would take up the matter with
CITY officials the following morn
ing.
The Chief said last night that he
was unaware that the letter mad
been written when the reporter
phoned him at his home and he
further stated that he knew nothing
about the visit of Morton to Char
lesion until he read it in the pa
pers.
81 was on my vacation when you
called me the other night, and had
not at that time been advised OF
the city's findings in regards to
the Charleston fireboat," Groom
said last night.
"However, when I returned to
nv desk this morning, I found a
letter from city officials advising
me of Mr.. Morton's trip" the chief
added.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
II YOUTHS GET
SCHOLARSHIPS
Awards Made On Basis OF
Need, School Record,
Agriculture Work

RALEIGH, Aug. 4. -P- Sew
enteen North Carolina farm youths
have been awarded scholarships
IN the school of agriculture at N
G. State college, DR.. c. H. Bostian
assistant director in the school o1
agriculture, announced today.
The scholarships, valued at SlOC
each. were presented by Sears Roe
buck company, and were awarded
on the basis of financial need, scho-
1astic record, participation in All
club and Future Farmer projects
and interest in community under
takings, DR.. Bostlan said.
Those awarded the scholarships
were:
Ralph Alexander, Matthews,
Route /; George Skinner Averette,
oxford, Route !; Billie Benfleld'
Mooresville, Route 2; Joe o.
Brown, Charlotte, Route 4; John ~
Collins, Troutman, Route 1; Hayes
Gregory, Franklin, Route 4; Jom
Ray Howell, Pikeville; William
Fielden Miller, Laurel Springs.
Thomas Everette Nichols, Jr.,
Raleigh, Route 5; A. J. Nielsen,
Edneyville; Lindsey W. sadler,
Swan Quarter, Route 2; Paul Clay
ton Seabolt, Denton; Cecil Lee
sherrod, Wilson, Route 2; David
Sides, Statesville, Route 7; A!sey
Thomas Stott, Sims, Route l; Bill
Teller, Jr., Ernul; and Holden Dan,
iel Vernelson, Clark.
DR.. Bostian announced that the
student in the group making the
highest academic average during
the freshman year at State would
be awarded a 5000 scholarship and
free trip to Chicago. Additional
scholarships will be awarded next
summer, he added.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
ANTI-JEWISH
Continued from Page One)

red To-Day in Liverpool.
1t was August Bank holiday and
thousands of visitors swelled the
crowds of townspeople who at
tackled Jewish establishments in
section after section.
The situation seemed getting
worse and Monday evening police
patrols were strengthened in the
Jewish sections of big cities all
over the country.
In Birmingham hoodlums paint
ed in huge letters in the main
street:
"Gentiles, arise. Resist Jewish
enterprise. Remember PAIGE and
Martini
Marvin PAIGE and Clifford Mar
tin were the Army sergean1s
whose bodies were hanged TO
trees by terrorists in Palestine.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
Takative Fisherman
Given Gentle Hint
MILWAUKEE, W.p)-Milton We

MILWAUKEE, W,P)-Milton Wen
Eel is veteran fisherman.
His friends say you know of his
fishing proves because he never
lets you forget it. They add that
he eats. sleeps and talks fish"
everlaStingly.
Wenzel received a surprise gift
from one of his friends. 1t was a
200-page book entitled VIVA. |
Know About Fishing" by Milton
WenZel.
Wenzel was quite happy about
the book until he opened it and
found every page blank.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
CAPE FEAR
(Continued from rage one)

learn Of those ships we must trace
the history briefly Of a joint stock
company which was formed TOR
the purpose of having ship ply
between Wilmington and Smith
vile or Wilmington and Fayette
vile. Captain Otway Burns o1
Privateer Snap Dragon" fame in
the war Of 1912, was the con-
actor.
The ship was built at Beaufort,
the home Of Captain Burns. When
the company in Wilmington was
informed that the steamer was
ready for service, Captain Thomas
N. Gautier, an old sea captain
who lived in Wilmington, was sent
from this city to take command.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
MRS. BETTY FULCHER

Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Betty
Fulcher, 30, died at her residence.
1911 S. 4th street, last night at
HIS o clock.
She is survived by her daughter,
Mrs. S. W. Ruark of Wilmington;
one grandson, Charles S. Ruark of
Raleigh.
Funeral gements will be
announced later by Yopps Funeral
Home.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
REYNOLDS
Continued from Page One)

son in January 1899 from Duplin
county where he had been farm
agent for two years.
A native of Clinton he was grad
uated from N. c. State college in
1881, taught agriculture at Lilling-
ton and became assistant farm
agent in Harnett county before
taking the post in Duplin.
Chairman c. A. Hasty of the
Robson commissioners stated
that Reynolds accepted the new
appointment this afternoon in
Duplin.
Reynolds was active in many
civic affairs during his six years
in Robson. He was chairman of
the county Red Cross canpaisn
in 1884 and 1914 Lumbertoa ard
Robson chairman of the United
War Fund drive and rural chair
man of the county War Finance
Committee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
MOST OF NATION
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
a cool 81. In the West. Seattle. Los
Angeles, IA. and San Diego, 76.
I Some cooling was reported at
Billings, Mont, where thunder
storms refrigerated the tempera-
ture to II. Miles City, $50 miles
away. had 100.
Cooler weather was forecast for
Tuesday in the Rocky Mountain
states, the Dakotas, and North
western Minnesota. but the rest OF
the nation, with the exception of
the Eastern states, will continue
hot. Wednesday, some moderation
was expected in most Of Wisconsin
Iowa, and Nebraska and IN me
Chica 60 area.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
HUNDREDS VISIT
CONTINUED from Page One)

(O0nenued from rage One)
the Waterside Theatre at Fort Ra-
leigh.
Melvin r. Daniels, vice-chairman
Of the Roanoke Historical associa-
ton and chairman of its execu-
tive committee, was master OF
ceremonies for the afternoon pro-
gram, which was held at the war
time Manteo Naval air station.
Hardly a day has passed with
out our reading OF the Coast Guard
rescue Of one or more persons
whose boat is laundering at sea, .
Commander Snyder said in re-
viewing the history of the service.
AN outstanding example of such
a rescue from a vessel near here
was the recent saving Of the lives
of the crew of a sailing yacht
which grounded on Cape Hatteras.
during a storm. Chief BoatSWaln's S
Mate Levene Midget commander
of the Chicamacomico Hatteras
group of stations) and his capable
surfmen performed that rescue.
Rescue Work
"Or it may be doWned flyer
calling for help. That the Coast
Guard is there to pick him up is
evidenced by cases such as the
fastest retrieving of doWned
airman in the search and rescue
history of the Fifth Coast Guard
district. It took place just a few
weeks ago. When Lieutenant Nc
Clane OF the Coast Guard air sta
ton at Elizabeth City, who was
warming up one Of our Catalina
amphibians, heard call Of dis
tress 60 out from naval air man
who was making a forced landing
in the ocean some 40 to As miles
northeast of Elizabeth City, he
made an immediate take-off and
proceeded to the scene with full
emergency speed.
"Spotting the doWned hier COW
cred with blood from decorations.
he swooped down and took him
aboard. Then with almost un-
broken motion he took off, deliv-
cred the pilot to a waiting amou-
lance at the Naval air station Nor
folk. Total time, 80 minutes from
sos to safety in the hands OF
doctor. That's average magazine
reading time for such thriller,
written as a short story
The deeds of Coast Guardsmen
speak tor them selves"
Demonstrations
Tom Dough, Wearer Of the Con-
gressional medal for rescues from
the surf, demonstrated an unas-
sisted rescue in Croatan sound, ad-
joining the station. lief Midget
put crew of men through a cap
size drill'-a demonstration of how
to right a boat overturned in the
surf. Paul Midget of the Nags
Head Station was in charge of
simulated rescue of a man from
the mast of sunKen ship by use
OF the breaches buoy.
Music for the occasion was furn
ished by the Elizabeth City high
school band, which also gave a
concert last night before the per-
formance of The Lost Colony.
AS part of Dare County's OBJ
servance, Mrs. Mary Mann Evans
of Manteo did a one-night stand as
Agona, the Indian squaw, in Paul
Green's symphonic drama. Mrs.
Evans has been in every observ-
ance at Fort Raleigh in memory
Of colonizers who landed there in
1887 and whose story is told in the
play.
Before the performance, the
days guests were entertained at a
dinner given by Mr.. and Mrs. Al
pheus w. TrinkWa ter;
The committee in charge of the
program was composed Of Bas-
night, Midget, Drinkwater and
Walter Etheridge.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
NEC07IAT0RS
CONTINUED from Page One)

(COnInueu 1fOm '"so o"o/
council was ordered to stand by to
await the negotiators' session.
Despite the present agreement
TAW Vice President Richard T.
Leonard said the union would
maintain its strike threat.
A strike tomorrow, however. is
of, Leonard said.
Leonard, chairman Of the JAW
department and a chief union ne
xtiator, said the Taft-Hartley
agreement had only set back a
strike deadline.
"As long as we are still negotiat-
Ing, we won't definitely call off the
strike" he told reporters.
This was a reference to negotia-
tion Of the pension plan.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
MEXICO TO FETE
Continued from Pare One)

Mexican government. WGle in
that city, he said, she will stop at
Reforma Hotel.
Howard pointed out that this is
the first time Miss America has
ever been invited to be the guest
OF a foreign country, and Mexico
has promised her the most exciting
experience of a young girls life"
On Sept. %, she viii be flown back
to New York.
The North Carolina ssycees will
hold their pageant at Wrightsville
Beach Aug. 1917.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
AUSTRALIAN ANTS
CONTINUED from Page One)
~ the U. 5. Department of agri-
,,,1turo

by the U. S. Department of agri-
culture.
Australian bull ants are from
one-half inch to one inch long, red
dish colored and believed related
to the oriental red ant that grows
to nearly two inches and moves in
armies sometimes half mile
across the front and one to two
miles in depth, eating their way
through forests, grass, and any
animals or humans caught in their
path.
John Hewitt, member of the
Australian Consulate who has been
bitten by the Australian bull ant,
describes the species as aggressive
fighters who keep coming at you
when they are alarmed"
''They will attack either individ-
ually or in a militarily organized
group" Hewitt said. Their bite is
accompanied by sharp sting,
probably from fornaic acid poison
they carry in their fangs."
Monrovia. Liberia. was named
for U. S. President James Monroe.
The Romans used cotton for
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
Help Ipk4neys Kidneys
Il Back Aches

Do YOU suner from Getting Up Nights,
ness, Swollen Ankles. Rheumatic Pains,
Bladder weakness. Painful Passages, or feel
old and run down. due to non-orgaric and
non-systemic Kidney and Bladder troubles?
OF Cystex "a physicians prescription, usu-
ally goes right to work helping the Kidneys
nush out excess acids and wastes which
may, have caused your trouble To prove
wnat Cystex may do to bring YOU Joyous help
from the pains and distress due to above
mentioned Kidney and Bladder troubles, get
Cystex from your druggist and give 1t fair
trial e1actlv according to the simple direc-
tlons. Unless completely satisfied and de-
hghted with your rapid improvement, your
money back is guaranteed 80 don't suffer
another day without trying Cystex.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-05
The Weather

Weather bureau report of temperature
and rainfall for the "a hours ending
p. M, in the principal cotton growing
areas and elsewhere:
Evening star., 1947-02-06
Mems Sportsweor

81 Originally $3.50 to $3.50
Leother Joekets in bottle jacket
and Cossock styles. Button fronts
and slide fastener fronts. I'M
ported aootskins. Sizes 38 to A
in the eroup-----25.o
100 Originally 1850 to 1900
Sports Shirts Of oil wool or
Noturo yarn t75oo wool. 1920
muskrot fur, and so mink fur.
Checks and solid coIors in smoII,
medium, and large sizes -9.e5
1o3 Originally 1880 All Wool
Lons-sIeeved Sports Shirts. Black,
ereen and maroon checks in
small, medium. and large sizes,
7.e5
7 Originally 1900 All Wool
Norfolk Style Joekets in solid
coIors and two-tone combino-
tions. Sizes 3e to 47----I7.5o
45 Originally 1850 to 400
Leother Joekets in bottle jocket,
blouse, or Cossock styles. Button
front or slide Fastener front.
Sizes 38 TO A in the group,
1000
4 Originally $3.50 All Weather
FuII-Iensth Coots of ton cotton
eobordine. Windproof and
weather repeIIent with oIpoco
pile lining and sheorIing collar,
two slos1 pockets and full belt.
Sizes 40, AZ and 44--z5.00
Men's Sports Apparel,
Street Floor, The Hechf Co.
Evening star., 1947-02-06
Mems Clothing, Second Floor, The Hecht Go.
Mems Furnishings

'1S Originally $500 An-WooI
Robes in grey oII-over potterns.
small, medium and large sizes.
7.95
12o Originally 1875 Fomous
Moke AII-WooI Gloves in maroon
and eonory shades. Small,
medium and large sizes --sse
s Originally 500 AII-WooI
Glove and MuffIer Sets in navy
only. Medium and large glove
sizes - Z.SS
II Originally $500 AII-WooI
Robes in white herrinebone
weave. Medium and large sizes,
1895
36 Originally 1850 to 1880
All Wool and NyIon Royon
Combination ceektoiI Joekets in
navy and maroon with contrast
ing. trim. Small, medium and
large sizes -------A---7.95
MEMS Furnishings, Street Floor,
The Hecht Co.
Evening star., 1947-02-06
26 Originally 1925
Mezzanine Roincoats
400

Cotton eobordine. popIin and
ruff-soiI cloth roineoots in box
or beIted styles. Blue, gold or
green. Sizes 10 to l8.
40 Originally l4.s5 TO 1895
Cotton Gobordine and Royon
Sotine Twill Box and Fitted Roin-
coats. Misses and women's
sizes. Grey. noturoI or black.
Sizes 10 to l8, SO to A. 700
IS Originally l6.s5 to 2z.s5
Royon BensoIine. Royon Twill
and Royon Gobordine Roineoots
in beIted styles. Green, noturoI
blue and novelty checks. Sizes
10 to l8---1z 1900
Mysxanine Raincoafs,
Third Floor, The Hecht Co.
Evening star., 1947-02-06
Teen Apparel

4 Originally 1926 All Wool
Suits. Sizes 10 to 500
10 Originally 3o.4o All Wool
Plaid Suits. Sizes 10 to le,
l4.s5
8 Originally sI.z5 All Wool
Suits. Sizes 10 to l6---12.95
4 Originally 1926 Timmie Tuft-
lined Joekets. Size 10 only, 500
10 Originally 1876 TO 1850
Teen Raineoots. Sizes II to IS
and 10 and 500
z Originally $500 Winter Top
pers. Black, size 7; brown, size
8 Originally $500 Winter Top
pers. Sizes 10 to 16----lo.oo
S Originally $500 to 41.o0
Winter coots. Sizes 10, II ond'
16 ------------I5.o0
3 Originally 10000 Mouton
Dyed-Iomb Fur coots. Sizes II
and l3, tax included, " price,
5000
Teen Department,
Second Floor, The Hecht Co.
Evening star., 1947-02-06
Housecoots and
NeqIiqees Reduced

zs Originally 500 Striped Cot
tor seersueker Houseeoats; sizes
Ia and l6 ------ 2.99
II Originally 2l.00 TO 1899
Royen Crepe NesIisees and Hos
tess Gowns. SoiIed, broken sizes,
1900
Neelieees, Street Floor,
The Hechf Co.