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Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
Tax Cut Totaling ';Billions"
Is Foreseen By Solons In 1913

announced public hearings will
open May 10 on the broad new leg
islatiOn. 1t will. he said. mean
substantial tax cuts.
Freeze Action Predicted
simultaneously. Chairman Milli-
kin (R-ColO) of the Senate Finance
Committee predicted Congress
again will freeze the Social Sc
Continued on page ID
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
Blue Hen Post Buys
Tract tF0rH0me Site
Local Overseas Veterans Group Acquires
Title To Theodore Hudson Property
Located On Haven Lake. Short Distance
From City Limits; Will Begin Construction
Of Permanent Home Soon.

An eighteen-acre lakeside pro
perty has been purchased by the
Milford Veterans of Foreign Wars
Inc. as a building site
for future post home for the
membership of Blue Hen Post 64S3.
V. F. w. Announcement to this
effect was made early this week by
Dr.. James r. West. commander of
the local overseas veterans organi-
cation.
The newly acquired property was
formerly known as the Theodore
Hudson property. and is located on
the West side of beautiful Haven
Lake. just short distance from
the city limits The plot lies between
the lake and the Williamsville-Mil- il
ford road. having over 500 feet of
lake front and over 700 feet front
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
Free Dog Films At
BridgeUiIIe May ~
Del-Mar-Va Kennel Club
Sponsoring Movies At
School House

On Tuesday evening. May 9th,
The Del-Mar-Va Kennel Club is
sponsoring free movies on dogs
and obedience training. The films
will begin sharply at $50 p. IN. az
the Bridgeville (Dela.) School Audi
torium. All Peninsula people, both
children and adults, who are in
terested in dogs and obedience
training are especially urged to at
tend. There will be no admission
charge and no reservations are
necessary.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16

age on the aforementioned road.
The property is bound on the south
by the properties of Russell Evans
and on the north by properties of
Garrett l.. Grier. Approximately
fifteen acres consists of cleared
ground while the remainder is in
light timber.
The Milford Veterans of Fore
ign Wars Association. Inc. was
organized recently for the express
purpose OF purchasing suitable
post home site and planning for
the eventual construction thereon
of post home. 1t is understood
that, in the near future. construc-
ton or large. well-equiped post
home will be begun.
Almost from the time of post i'll.
continued on page l4)
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
(By The Associated PressD

tBy | he Associated Press
W WASHINGTON. May Is. - The
possibility of a tax slash amounting
to billions in 194S. in addition to the
$4,000 900 900 annual cut now be
fore Congress. arose last Friday.
The House Ways and Means Com
mittee decided to open up the whole
tax structure for revisions.
Chairman knutsOn OR Mimi ,
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16

Continued on page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
Bethel Youth Discuss
The Church"

The Bethel Methodist Youth
Fellowship presented an interes-
ting program Sunday evening,
March End, at the Bethel church
entitled "The Church" Hazel Gore,
Sara Nan .Ficquett, Margaret Day
Long and Bobby Jean Gore led
the devotional by reading pas
sages from the Bible about the
church. Frances Long led the de-
votional prayer.
w. B. Ward spoke on "What is
the Church." Lupton Ward gave
"The History of the Church," Mrs.
j. C. Ward read the poem at
Isn't the Church Its You and
Evelyn Gore read "Influence OF
the Church" Billy Rose Canady
concluded in reading a story and
Lorena Jacobs gave "Ten Com
mandments of Goodwill"
Clara Vaughan Ray, Lupton
Ward, Tommy Ward and Howard
Ward rendered special music dur
ing the program.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
DR.. Roy L. Smith
To Feature
Methodist Hour

DR.. Roy L. Smith, editor of The
Christian Advocate, Chicago, ILL.,,
author of % books, worldwide
traveller, lecturer and popular
preacher, will speak on Good Re-
lieion Will Help" on the Metho-
dist Hour. network radio pro-
gram. Sunday morning, March 16,
at $3.50 EST.
As editor of a religious week
" with the largest paid circu-
lation of any church paper in the
United States, DR.. Smith is wide
" known for his brilliant edi-
torials and leadership in the field
of church craftsmanship. He has
served outstanding pastorates in
Chicago, Minneapolis and was pas
tor of the First Methodist church.
Los Angeles for eight years. He
has been a member of four gen.
eral conferences of his church and
is the holder of thirteen college
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
Ernest S. Cox,
Dinner Host

Ernest Steadman Cox was host
at a spaghetti dinner at his home
on Tuesday evening at 600. The
residence was attractive with a
engagements of early spring flow
ers. The dinner table was over
laid with handsome white din
ner cloth and centered with a
bowl of mixed flowers.
Invited guests were Ralph Bax-
ter, Andy Jernigan, Bobby Rog,
ers, Sam Jackson, Jr., Harold
Rogers, Fred Jernigan, Jr., and
Maxton Spivey.
Mrs. G. S. Cox and James Al
Ian Cox assisted the host in ser
wing.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
Local Persons
Attend Baptisnal

Rev. and Mrs. Winfrey DAVIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Bruton, Nh
and Mrs. Reece Burroughs, Re
becca and Gene Burroughs, at
tended the Baptismal services OF
Nh. and Mrs. A. A. Wright, son
DIN, and granddaughter, Jean, at
the First Baptist church OF New
Bern Sunday evening, March End.
Rev. Tom Fryer performed the
Baptismal ceremony. The New
Bern pastor assisted Rev. Davis
in a series of meetings here in the
fall.
Rev. Davis delivered the mes
sage at the New Bern church
Sunday evening.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
o. E. S. Elects

At meeting of the local
chapter number 240 Of the Order
of Eastern Star last week the fol-
lowing officers were elected to
serve the new fiscal year: Mrs.
Jimmy Rogers, worthy matron
Rev. Winfrey Davis. worthy pa
iron; Mrs. Robert SoleS, associate
matron; Frank Young. associate
patron; Mrs. hern Prince, con-
ductress; Mrs. S. T. Rogers. as
sociate conductress Mrs. Mae
Young. secretary and Mrs. Doc
Bruton, treasure.
Officers will be installed in an
official ceremony during this
month.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
and university degrees.
The Methodist Hour, viii,

and university degrees.
The Methodist Hour, which is
sponsored by the Southeastern
and South Central Jurisdictional
Councils of this church, is now
broadcast over an independent net
work of SO stations. 1t has a lis
tening audience of approximate
ly two million people,. most Of
whom are constant supporters Of
the radio programs of the South
ern Religious Conference. This
conference is composed of radio
committees from the Southern
Baptist Convention, the Presby-
terion church in the U. S., the
Protestant Episcopal church and
the Methodist church.
These programs are all produ-
ced in Atlanta, Ca, under the d.
rection of Rev. James w. Sells
and are heard over station WPTF
at $3.50 A. NJ.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14

more incidents occurred like these
all during the game. -,
The Bloomer Girls basketball
game was sponsored by the tenth
GRADE with the help of Mrs. John
Joyner. The money raised will be
used for the junior-senior BAN
Everyone enjoyed the game very
much and the sponsors appreciate
the cooperation of the Bloomer
Girls. basketball team, audience,
and f. H. Roberts who refereed
the game.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
Christian Service
Meets AT Bethel

The women of the Bethel So
cietv of Christian Service and
their husbands heard the Rev.
Joseph F. Coble discuss one book
of their spring study course en-
titled stewardship" at a supper
meeting at the church Thursday
evening.
About 25 were in attendance.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14

The highbrows are given high
respect for their intellectual at
tainments, but some of them can't
fix anything out of order around
the house as well as many of the
loMbroWs.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14
PAUL MONROE

. Paul Monroe of Tabor City was
among the football players receiv-
ing letters at a banquet held at
the Western Carolina teachers col
lege recently.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Hughes left
Sunday for two weeks visit IN
the home of Mr.. Hughes uncle,
b. H. Spivey in Detroit, Mich.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23

Day., reporter James keston ~" ~.
the author points out thst
third world war has already star
ed. and will probably nreaH ~.
within ten years in full fu}y
less we wake up and develop
clear, ruthless policy OF oppo'I ~.
them everywhere in the votio, :"
Guiding inside the Soviet Onl0''
The author OF the book
Professor Of Philosophy and ia ia
Monies at N.Y.U. When We Do,
the 3rd World War was on
were called irresponsible.
be we shoulda put it in 4 00''
Fighting and crusading ns*'p,
permen must expect 10 w.
brickbats. As one editor SAD y.
ago: do unto others as ~.
would have them do uato you
only do it first!"
The United Nations At Lake oas
cess has had to cut p%ersonhel, ~ ~,
lack of money The irony o."
A mere fraction Of any major ~
tons military budget would
more than sufficient. . In sne'
CONTINUED n xasp 3aC
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23
The Grace Church Fire

The almost complete destruction Of
59-year-old Grace Methodist church by
fire is a tremendously shocking loss to
it's large congregation and a disaster
that will touch the hearts of thousands
of others aware of the buildings i'm
portant place in the community's
spiritual life.
Perhaps the sadness of the member
ship was expressed best yesterday by
one who said: 1T is like losing a mem
Der Of your family"
With the damage tentatively esti-
mated at 100000, the conflagration is
the largest one involving a church here
in modern times. Certainly it is the
most disastrous one in the North Caro-
Ina Methodist conference in recent
years. The structure was free of debt
and insurance coverage is approximate
ly 100000.
It is the third fire the church has
suffered. The first was in 1843, when
it was known as Front Street Metlo-
dist church, and located at Front and
Walnut streets. The second was on Feb.
Fl, 1886, when it was leveled in the
great million-dollar wave of flame
which rolled through a large section Of
the city. Following this loss, the loca-
ton was removed to Fourth and Grace
streets and the fine, new church was
opened for its first service on Sunday,
March rs, 1883.
After each disaster, the mother
church of Methodism in Wilmington
has rebuilt and grown in influence in
the city's Christian life.
While the reconstruction task it
faces today will be a hard one, and
extremely costly in these inflationary
times, we know the spirit, resources
and determination Of the congregation
that have made it one of the COM
munity's best will overcome all OBJ
stacles and assure success in restoring
the facilities of the church for even
greater service to God in the years
ahead.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23

crease soon by other U. S a d
Canadian paper firms.
Newsprint in Canada, with U. S.
Prices generally fluctuating at a
level 81 higher. reached a de-
preston low of $40 a ton in 1884
and 1885 but later rose to a basic
price of $50, at which it remained
pegged from 1888 through the war.
Since 1945, there have been sever
al increases.
The last years trend in the
U. S., which gets 80 percent OF
its newsprint from Canada, has
been affected by office of Price
Administration regulations and
U. S. - Canadian currency re-
lations.
The U. S., basic price Of s67
a ton under OPA at h e beginn-
ing OF 1916 went up to $3.50 when
Canada revalued her currency to
par with the u. S., dollar in
July; back to $67 when OPA con-
trolls returned after their July
lapse; up to STA by OPA authoriza-
ton in late August. and up to
$84 the same way in October.
A U. S., senate small business
subcommittee looking into news
print supplies recently was told thai
lnewsprint had been offered ia
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23
No Solution To Police Problem

Inent chief under his wing and seek to
train him.
We agree that FBI instruction of the
force would be excellent. But let's not
have it from the chiefs office but from
an especially designated agent, working
with a permanent leader in command
of the force.
The measure, unless the council de-
cides not to go beyond the department,
simply prohibits the naming of a per-
manent chief. The result would be that
the present state of low morale and tur-
MOL in the department would continue
during the temporary chiefs reign.
And when he departed, the city would
be no better off than it is today.
In drafting the bill, the New Hanover
legislative delegation sought to compro-
mise three proposed measures - one
from the council, another from the
Police department and a third from
the Fire department. The latter group
has little concern over the appointment
of a chief proposition because the pro-
posed plan stipulates that its head
"shall be appointed by the governing
body of the city of Wilmington and
from the personnel of the said depart
ment." But it is difficult to believe that
the new measure will be satisfactory
to either council or the policemen. The
first body realizes, since it is charged
with the responsibility of administra-
ton, it must have adequate powers.
That it does not is admitted through
introduction of the new legislation,
which still contains certain restrictions.
The Police force, and it cannot be
blamed, has no desire to be headed by
a temporary chief. We believe a return
to stability is the wish of all it's men,
bers. Yet this bill, unless the council
keeps it's selection within the depart
ment, certainly holds no hope for that.
1t compromises nothing except the
right of the people of Wilmington,
through their City council, to name the
head of the force entrusted with the
protection of their lives and property.
1t simply fails to open the way toward
honest solution of our No. l police
problem-appointment of a competent,
permanent chief to lead the department
back to the level it formerly occupied.
Unless it's u%nfavorable provisions are
removed, we see IN need for it's enact
ment.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23

DESPITE introduction Of the long
awaited amended City Civil Service bill
in the General Assembly Friday, City
council still does not have what it needs
most-access to an unlimited field from
which to select a Chief OF Pollce-tc
restore the department to its former
efficiency. morale and public esteem.
Why?
Because the main provision of this
so-called compromise measure IS SO 90
~viouslv impractical it would be a mir
acle if the city governing body could
find a Chief outside the force. Authorl-
ty to go beyond the present personnel
was it's first desire. That has been
granted but with a definite stipulation
50 discouraging to an appointee that
hope of his acceptance is out of the
question.
First, an outsider appointed "shall
not hold said position as Chief of Police
for a period of more than IS months
from the ratification of this act"
Where do you think anyone could
find a competent law enforcement
executive who would be willing to &C.
cept the position for less than 10
months? Note that we say "less" be-
u the period extends from the date
the bill will become law. Which in it.
self shows the compromise the New
Hanover legislative delegation drafted
on this point is but a temporary one.
Our Interpretation is that actually the
right to go beyond the force for a chief
would no longer exist after Sept. 80,
1913, if this bill is enacted by March 80.
Furthermore, anyone other than
from the department must have at least
two years training in the Federal Bu-
reau Of Investigation or at least five
years experience as a police officer in
a city of not less than $4,000 popula-
ton. In either case, the man must be
recommended by the director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In discussing the measure, Rep. Ker-
mon said 1--WE owe it to the department
and to the people to select a we'll trained
person to give his knowledge of the
department in the selection of a chief
at a future date"
1t is, therefore, really not a Civil
Service bill. Actually, it is a measure
to provide for an FBI-favored instruc-
tor who would, we presume, eventually
take the man slated to become perma-
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23
Walter WincheI!
Notes Of A New York Newspapernnan

A newspapermen gets paid for
che thing. To report the facts.
But he really earns his living by
taking the abuse that goes with 1t
=. "A reporter who stands up Tor
the truth is generally socked with
uppercuts. until the truth stands
up for itself. . And sometimes 1t
is painful to keep taking it on the
chin while waiting for the trut'l
to hit the uniformed critics be-
tween the eyes.
Reporting military action does
not mean that a reporter wants
War-any more than reporting a
tire means that he would commit
arson. . Yet when we reported
the very first Russian American
clash Cat San Francisco two years
ago. we were accused of trying
70 wreck the Conference. When
we truthfully stated that the four
freedoms had gone overheard. we
were accused of blitzing the Unit
eo Nations. When we reported
mat Trieste would see a power
SHOWDOWN Gas grave as Danzig)
We were called irresponsible.
when we stated that the Far East
was-due for a blow-up, we were
accused OF lighting the fuse. .
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23
All Should Share

Because it contains ample provisions
for all concerned to express themselves
through the vote, it is difficult to en-
terrain any objections to the measure
authorizing Tobacco Associates, Inc,
to conduct a referendum to decide
whether leaf producers will be assessed
10 cents an acre for a fund to promote
tobacco export trade.
Approved by the North Carolina
Senate, it is expected to come up for
final reading in the House early this
week.
The bill has ample safeguards against
undue hardships on any tobacco pro.
ducer.
1t would require a two-thirds vote
to effect the proposed assessment. All
engaged in the production of flue-cured
tobacco, owners, tenants and share.
choppers, would be eligible to vote. Ano
should the election carry, any producer
dissatisfied with the assessment woulc
have the right to demand and receive
a refund, provided his demand wa!
made in writing within 80 days after
collection of the assessment.
Because all tobacco growers will
share in the trade benefits sought by
the new corporation, it is only fair thai
they should share in the cost of its op.
Grafton. 1t is to be believed that this
feeling is general among most farmers
because it is they who have contributed
fully half of the funds already avail
able to finance it's first years program
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23
Newsprint Price Increase
Hinted By Canadian Firm

MONTREAL, March, %. - R)
- Canadian paper quarters limited
and U. S. sources fatty predicted
today that paper companies both
here and in the United States
soon would follow the lead of a
big Canadian dealer who boosted
the price of newsprint Sc a ton
yesterday, to the highest level since
1920.
Company officials said yesterday
that Canadian International Papers
Sales Company and its parent,
Canadian International Paper
Compay, would put their news
print price up April l to $3.50 a ton
in Montreal and Toronto and,
adding the customary 81 interna-
tional differential, 500 a ton in
New York
Elsewhere in Canada and the
U. S., prices would differ in ac-
cordance with freight charges and
contractual obligations. The 1920
average Canadian-U. S. price was
SIP.
In the Montreal area, officials
of other big companies, admittedly
surprised at International's move,
said their own companies would
reconsider their positions at once.
New York newsprint quarters, 60
ing further, forecast a like in
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23
A Question OF Progress

It is good that a community is oc-
~casionally offered the opportunity to
choose by ballot between the status quo
and worthwhile venue leading to
greater progress and betterment of the
welfare of its people.
Such will be the situation here
Tuesday.
From the hours of $50 a. m. to $50
p. m. on that date, the registered voters
will decide two issues tremendously
vital to the interests Of every person
in New Hanover county.
They will determine whether a tu-
berculosis sanatorium will be erected
and maintained to care for those i'll to-
day and who become so in the future
from this dreaded disease. If they ap-
prove the question, they will not be
setting a precedent. For many years
the Red Cross sanatorium was operat-
ed and hundreds here are familiar with
its wonderful work. It's doors were
closed by the war and now, if you are
one of the 1897 registered, you will
say whether they will be opened.
The other question to be settled will
be establishment and operation of a
Junior college.
Anyone familiar with the education-
al situation here knows of this great
need. The proposed facility will fill 8
shortcoming that not only exists in viii.
mington but all Southeastern NORTH
Carolina. 1t will mean new opportuni
ties for u youth at minimum expense
And the chance to realize them will
never be as good as it is today.
The cost of both undertakings to thu
public is enthusiastically small wher
compared with the great benefits to bt
realized. And involved in the reaction al
the polls is also the important issue o.
whether New Hanover will continue tn,
status quo in health and education O.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23

And when We said that Great Brit
ain and the United States were in
de facto alliance, we were ccus-
ed o. starting the talk to encircIe
Russia.
No one man, and nc one nation.
could possibly accomplish all the
things Gin international affairs) of
which We have been accused 49,.
l cannot take responsibility Cor the
news l report. But l certainly do
take the responsibility for what I
say. . Truth as a virtue is pure
and Simple. But the hard facts of
life very often are neither. . To
demand the truth Gn a private
citizen) is a public duty. For a
newspaperman to withhold the
TRUTHS a crime.
Headline: ATLANTA, Marcn 10.
AP: Court Upholds Thompson as
Georgia Governor"
From this colin of Feb. 3: "The
guy who know the guys on the
Georgia High Court say that Hci-
man will be nix'd as Gov"
Add Combinations: Reviewing
James Burnham's toma. TIA
Struggle tor tbs Xseid" IoAu
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23

were either hannled locally
or in a State sanatorium. Since
the loss Of sanatorium WI
have not been able to place all
those vino have been referred to
us. Applications for the State san
atorium are running from two to
three months behind and while we
are waiting for an opening, the
patient must remain at home with
all the danger of infection for
other members Of the family. Oc-
casionally, we have been able to
get a patient in some other county
s%anatorium during this waiting
period but this has not been at
all regular because most other
counties have been too crowded TO
help US. We have. during the time
since our sanatorium closed, been
able 10 place four In Fayetteville.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-23
The Editor
letters To The Editor
Vote For Sanatorium Is A Vote To Save Lives

to decide whether smallpox was
contagious or infectious. The old
negro scratched his head, studied
a while and said BOSS Mems l
oon know nothing about demhi-
1alutlng medical names but | 90
know this. Smallpox sho is ketch-
ing"
Like the old Negro, we are not
wei posted On some medical
Terms but in our 16 years in the
department. of Public Welfare, we
rave handled a lot OF cases of
~taperculosis and we do know that
tuberculosis is "ketching." When
tubercular cases are found. they
are referred to our office to ar.
range Tor their admission to q
sanatorlum. While we had a local
sanatorlum, this was d conpara'
! lively easy task and all reported