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Evening star., 1947-10-23

Postal inspectors. at a hearing be-
fore the commissioner yesterday
said they arrested English after
finding on him three letters which
had been addressed to the philatelic
agency. The agency sells special
stamp issues to stamp collectors.
Inspectors added that letters had
been missing for some time" Miss
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Witnesses Protest
Overtime Rates Based
On Profit-Sharinq

TWO witnesses before a House
Labor Subcommittee yesterday pro-
tested that the wage-hour ad-
ministrator has stretched the intent
OF Congress in applying overtime to
employe profit sharing payments
made as often as each quarter year.
Walter H. Wheeler, jr, of the
recently formed Council of Profit
Sharing Industries, and N. Matthew
Gottesmann, its counsel, urged
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Postal Messenger Held
In Letter RifIinq CHARGE

A postal messenger, charged with
taking letters containing cash ad-
dressed to the philatelic agency, is
under $500 bond today, pending q
further hearing before United States
Commissioner Needham c. Turnage
tomorrow.
The defendant is Alphonso Eng
lish, %, colored, of Manassas, Va.
Evening star., 1947-10-23

ing payments ranged from So to $40,
it was said, but inspectors declined
to reveal the total amount stolen.
China has decided to continue its
export ban on perfumes and cos
meticS,
Evening star., 1947-10-23

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xeo xx,s.,,s2 $50 on THE SUNDAY ""
Evening star., 1947-10-23

HEAR DONNA JEAN AND THE
CIRCLE ARROW SHOW EACH
SUNDAY AT 1890 Am. ON STA
TION WRC.
Evening star., 1947-10-23

year, he said, dividends to employees
totaled 1913, 1000 and to shareholders
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26

ment that the British l0A'
would buy no more America"
tobacco was a terrific blow, ou'
that it might prove a 0ieS'l0s
in the long run.
FOODSTUFFS = He doeSh'
look for any immediate reV0iu
ton in cropping practices "
fears that the breakdown III
eastern Carolina. In fact ~
bacco may mean only an Ii,
crease - cotton acreage-"nlS"
will not help the overall Si'a
alton very much. The ofle".r.
side he visions is that tarii"t
will seek a produce more
their own needed food and Ie'.
stuffs; that there will not Dc s't
great trend toward dalrylhg' ~
that more farms will have ldin
ly cows; there won't be mu 4,
beef grown for market p
more farms will seek to prov
meat for their own residents. IN,
directly that will relieve pr
sure on the markets ard WI
mean greater availablll'y
foodstuffs for nor-producere'H
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
Girl Scout Week

" The coming week has been officially desig-
mated as Girl Scout week and the 625 Girl
Scouts of Wilmington and vicinity are join
ing with a million others throughout the
country in its observance.
These youngsters and young women-they
range in age from seven to seventeen-are
taking this opportunity to say a formal
thank you" to the men and women and the
organizations, both community and national,
who have helped and guided them in their
Girl Scout activities. To the Girl Scouts,
this thank you" is a kind of summing-up
at the end of the 35th year of their exist
ance as an organization. 1t is IN expression
OF their appreciation to those adults who
have given their support to the young wom-
en- of our country.
It is an interesting commentary upon the
thinking of our young people that they
should want to say "thank you." when in
reality we adults have just as much reason
TO say thank you" to them. These girls. In
their trim uniforms with then bright smiles
and their constant willingness to serve, are
4 source of inspiration t~ossgrown-ups every
where. They represent the future Of oul
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26

could move through these ports for pro-
cessing and the finished goods sent out to
the worlds markets. In addition, as MI.
Broughton explained. better shipping facili-
ties would attract to North Carolina many
factories for the handling of peanuts, soy
beans, corn and wheat products, the refin-
ing of sugar and processing of coffee, as
we'll as canneries, more fertilizer plants,
lumber processing mills and other indus
tries.
It is easy to see that the ports are a vital
key to the growth of industry in eastern
North Carolina. But until they are develop
ed and utilized to the maximum extent of
their possibilities, they will continue to &C.
cupy minor roles. 1t was for this reason, as
well as to equalize the states overall trans
portation system, that the State Ports au-
thority was made possible. 1t has made con-
siderable progress in laying groundwork to
meet this broad responsibility. And the reali-
cation by more North Carolinians that its
program is closely related with eastern in
dustrial advancement should give it greater
support than ever in the years ahead
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
The Special Session

been called and the President has spoken,
there is no spirit of a national rally. The
average individuals apathy toward the Eu-
ropean situation and his feeling of hopeless
ness in the domestic one continues. Whether
Congress can rise to the situation is quite
a question.
We are optimistic enough to hope that it
can.
If it doesn't, then this nation has lost its
most important round in its political and
economic war with Russia.
Here is why.
Communism is fighting the Marshall pro-
gram with all its power. It knows if the
plan succeeds, it has lost its possibilities
Of inflicting its goth century imperialism on
eastern Europe. And the blueprint of the
Secretary of State will amount to nothing
in reconstruction unless stop-gap aid is pro-
vided now.
Communist hopes for a downfall of the
capitalistic world are founded on the con-
viction that the United States is not far
from a depression that may not only force
us out of Europe, the fondest dream of every
Red. but damage our domestic economy to
the extent that millions will lose faith in
their system of government. Nothing can
bring such a depression quicker than con-
tinued wild initiation. The reserve purchas-
ING power intended to sustain millions OF
postwar jobs is being drained off at an
alarming rate by the continuous soaring
price spiral.
Will the Congress realize that, at long last
it has been summoned for the primary pur-
pose of entering this great cold" war.
1t may. But up to now there has been
little to indicate that it will with the depth
of spirit necessary for success.
Therefore, it is the duty of all .enllghten-
ed and determined Americans to use their
full resources to impress their represent
atives that this is not "a business as usual
period. It is not extravagant to believe that
the future of the world will be at stake IN
this special session. Action, even harsh
measure., must be demanded and there must
be no partisan politics. And the public must
strengthen its attitude with an undivided de-
sire to support its Congress action with the
same quality of patriotic response that
brought victory in the LIST war.
Although there is no shooting In this
economic-political war, it is going to de-
mand many sacrifices comparable to those
of the last conflict. 1t is now up to the Con-
gress to chart the way for them to be
made by the American people.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
Around CAPITOL Square
Jurists Discuss Need For Special JUDGES

RALEIGH, Oct. Is. Twenty :
one of the 20 Superior court
judges in North Carolina were
present for the judicial confer
ence held Thursday night in con-
nection with the fail meeting of
the N. c. State Bar, Inc. (There
are 81 regular district judges,
six appointed special judges,
and two emergency retired
judges.) Most of the incidents
occurring at these conferences
are off thu record, but it is
known that the jurists talked
about the need for appointment
of the other two authorized
special judges.
HEAVY - The judges ire ap-
palled at the heavy criminal
dockets. There is some increase
in civil calendars, but civil
cases can be postponed or COM
promised. The constitution of
the United States and of North
Carolina guarantees to every
person arrested for crime a
speedy trial. (Of course, there
are many instances of delay and
postponement in criminal t.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26

country and, with their international men,
bership, the future of the world.
We have the privilege of helping pre-
pare them for the task they face-a prlvl-
lege which is also a pleasure.
Those women who serve as Girl Scout
leaders, the men and women who either in
dividually or through their community or
CARNATIONS serve as sponsors, %consultants
and advisors, all who have any contact with
these youngsters have an opportunity to re-
capture a bit of that wonderful feeling of
just being young.
We wonder, therefore, if it is not we, the
mature generation, who should be saying
thank YOU to Girl Scouts-thank you for
the good times we have had in sharing with
you the outdoors, the family picnics and the
camps. Thank you for your service to the
communication your hospital work, your
library work-yes, even for baby sitting.
Thank you for the promise you give for a
better tomorrow-for your idealism, your
enthusiasm and you alertness. Thank you
for being the kind of young women of
which we are proud.
The Girl Scouts of Wilmington need more
older friends to volunteer as leaders and
sponsors for the girls who are still waiting
for a chance to join. You r l earn the heart
felt gratitude of Wilmington's finest young
citizens by offering to share with them your
hobbies, your time Or your clubs spon-
sorship. You'll be glad you did!
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
Tabor City's "Tater Day.

Tabor City's "Tater day., set for next
Friday in recognition of the Columbus coun-
ty towns strong position as a sweet potato
center, is a good example of a community
activating its promotional resources to create
greater interest in one of the principal crops
of its countryside.
A day-long colorful program has been
arranged.
Rep. J. Eayard Clark, of Fayetteville, will
deliver the main address. Plenty of musical
entertainment appears assured by two
bands and at moor the "Yam Queen" will
be crowned. In the afternoon, there will
be a High school football game and the
evenings doings include a Halloween carni-
val and a square dance.
Thus the thriving town is going to have
a good time as it reaps additional publicity
for one of its agricultural assets which
makes it's prosperity possible. The develop
ment of he crop has been rapid and esti-
mated production in the area this year is
more than a million bushels.
It's quite plain that Tabor City has some
thing to celebrate. And in agricultural
economy it offers a fine lesson in diversifi-
cation. Farmers who switched some of their
facilities and labor from the main crop Of
tobacco to potatoes should be among the
leading celebrants next Friday. The wisdom
Of their ways is greater than ever, now that
Great Britain's withdrawal from the leaf
markets has dealt a major blow to eastern
North Carolina agriculture.
The Star-News wishes Tabor City the
greatest success possible in it's "Tater day."
May the event grow and become one of
North Cardinals greatest annual harvest
festivals
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
Star News Program

State ports with Wilmington favored
IN proportion with its resources. to IN
clude public terminals. tobacco stor
g warehouses, ship repair facilities.
nearby sites for heavy industry and
35-foot Cape Fear river channel.
City auditorium large enough to
meet needs for years to come
Development of Southeastern North
Carolina agricultural and industrial
resources through better markets and
food processing, pulp wood production
and factories
Emphasis on the regions recrea.
lion advantages and Improvement OF
resor. accommodations
I-provement OF Southeastern North
Ca-olz-a's farm-to-market and prl-
-a-y roads. with a paved highway
s-a-. Topsail inlet to Bald Head is
and
Continued effort to attract more in
tusE-ses-
Proper utilization Of Bluethenthal
airport for expanding air service.
Development Of Southeastern North
Cardinals health facilities, especially
in counties lacking hospitals, and in
GLIDING a Negro Health center,
Encouragement Of the growth OF
commercial fishing.
Consolidation Of City and County
governments.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26

be the same feeling of unrest
and responsibility is a
common cause of war and indi-
vidual crime.
DISEASE - Judge Stevens
doesn't go along with the ex-
treme idea that all crime is a
disease and that criminals can
not help doing what they do. He
frankly thinks many folks are
Just mean and ought to be
punished for their meanness.
One of the biggest problems of
a Judge, he said, is to properly
eValuate emotions and back
ground in passing sentence on
convicted defendants.
TOBACCO - Officials around
capitol square are as much con-
cerned as economists through
out the state about the ap-
preaching debacle in the tobac-
co situation. Far sighted bust
ness men, politicians and agri-
cultural leaders have warned
against the possibility of Just the
Kind OF thing that is happening.
Kerr Scott, commissioner of ag-
riculture, said the announce
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26

ions, but these are always at
request or consent of the de-
fendant.)
CRIME - Judge Henry l..
Stevens of Warsaw, during in
formal conversation with your
reporter, said he was speaking
only for himself but believed he
voiced opinion of his colleagues
on the bench in deploring the
evident increase in major
crime. He did not have records
at hsnd, but it was his belief
that the record would show an
average of two murder cases
and perhaps two sex Grim e
cases for every term of criminal
court in North Carolina this
Year. There has laso been a big
increase in robbery and other
crimes of violence.
REASON-Judge Stevens was
stumped when asked the reason
for this upsurae in crime. Being
a former national commander of
the American Legion he a
reluctant to blame it all on the
war or on veteran complex"
has a vague idea that may
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
Ports And Balanced State

Just how well balanced is North Caro-
llnas industry and agriculture?
For a long time we lave proudly pro-
claimed our state as the best balanced in the
nation. AS former Governor j. Melville
B%roughton remarked in his address before
the Eastern North Carolina Press a~ssocia-
ton, this contention has been supported by
many observers, including the late President
Roosevelt. We tell others, and truthfully
so, that we enjoy just about everything in
these two great fields. And we do.
But what about the geographical positions
of these assets in relation to each other?
Frankly, it isn't good.
The state is seriously off balance. AS Mr..
B%roughton so ably pointed out, IS per cent
of North Carolina's industrial production is
west of Raleigh. The east is primarily farm
country.
And why is this situation a dangerous one?
MI. Broughton gave the answer to that
question when he said:
1.-THE economy and standard of living in
eastern North Carolina is almost wholly in
volved in the production and price of to-
IN AN oSSAA11C LII Vic 11ldlh GL Price u
flue-cured tobacco that has already been
experienced this year has resulted in the
loss of cash income to the farmers of North
Carolina in the amount of approximately so
million dollars. Acreage reductions in pros
pect for next year and the possibility of fur
ther price problems may involve ever fur
ther reduction of income and purchasing
power"
There are two major means of effectlng
safeguards against dangers such as the one
the tobacco farmers now face.
First, diversification of crops.
Second, development of greater industry
in the east.
Easily accessible water power was the
foundation for the Piedmont's industry.
Easily accessible water transportation
through the states poi is, can fulfill a SINH
lar function in industrialization OF the east
Through m~odernization and promotion OF
our ports and waterways, they can become
the greatest single factor in counting ne"
manufacturing plants. Commodity 0
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
Mr.. Spearman',
Literary
| Lantern
By WALTER SPEARMas

CHAPEL hill, Oct, "
Violence IS no respector ot>
graplly-eVen in Literature
WeeKS quota OF murnar.a
Iyncn1ng novels INCLUDES Do
maryland ana LaIl1orn,a
backgrounds LOT two OF the ma
brutal crimes that MIN"
beings are capable OF perns,r1
ting.
The Horncasters" by vio,,,
n. johnson Gutenberg, NJ
York. 239pp. S2.7o) untolds
the by now too-tamiliar Date
OF a Negroes tragedy IN the wr,,s
South. Lorry Thomas Conn.,
nome to Maryland from the p,s'
with new ana independent jds,,
OF what his place in the con,
unity should be as a Negro. W.T.
his friend, Danny Norris
white veteran, he buys a ho,.
and starts a successful crabbn,
business. The wealthy land-own'
ing Stuarts, aristocrats of tbs
area, broke precedent h,
inviting Lorry to come eat -
the dining room with the whit.
workers on their place, but tbs'
carefully put him at a separats
table.
Elizabeth, feeble = Minded
daughter OF the Stuarts, becams
fond of Lorry when he droys
the family to town SHOPPING
she bought him a veterans tie.
pin as a gift. On Sunday morn.
ing when Elizabeth was found
in the hayloft criminally assault.
ed and fatally beaten, the FAM.
ly suspected Lorry especially
when the dying Elizabeth mur.
INJURED something about dark
Othello''. Here the story does
vary somewhat from the old
stereotype. Innocent Lorrv is
saved from a planned lynchIns
in d brutal and sadistic scene
and Lorry himself does not
escape the cruel injustice of an
%intolerant society.
Author Johnson is obviously u,
the side of law and order and
goodness. He deplores lynchings
and the human frailities tina,
make them possible. But his
ability to create living charact.
ers and to make his readers
understand and suffer with them
is not commensurate with his
good will. "The Horncasters'
remains a dreary tale written
by an earnest author with the
best of intentions. If the title
puzzles you, "Horncasters" are
large moths which fly by twi-
light.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26

President Truman, In his recall OF the
Congress and his radio address Friday night,
gave new emphasis to the fact that foreign
relief and domestic initiation are the coun-
|try's two greatest problems.
But there is nothing new in what he said.
For months, the signs that both situations
were steadily growing worse nave been quite
evident. And the dangers have neither been
ignored or treated with half-hearted meas
ures. Today, the administration realizes that
European relief and increased initiation are
almost ready for the category of "too little,
too late" Hence, the sudden burst of at
tention and exhibition of energy to do
something about these gigantic dangers.
The nation was expecting President Tru-
man to give some outline of a concrete pro-
gram on which a real drive, admittedly be-
lated, could be waged against both problems.
But he offered no plan, nothing that could
become an incentive for Congress to get
down to work when it Novem-
Der II.
Perhaps he may have something to pre-
sent then.
But why not place it before the public
now while its representatives could sample
its acceptance temper at home and not later
from the poorer listening posts in Washing
ton? There is, and it cannot be escaped, a
growing feeling of a lack of leadership.
And President Truman has certainly done
little to curb it in recent weeks.
Will this absence of a program and tlmld
leadership result in the special session con-
tributing little toward the solution of either
problem? Many are fearful that it will.
Neither can there be substantial hope that
the attact on either will be a bipartisan one.
With a presidential election year just over
the horizon, it will indeed be a strong Con-
gress that can refrain from making the spec
ial session a highly political one.
A. an example of what may be expected,
before Mr.. Truman went before the micro
phone Friday evening, two h~igh-ranklng
Republican lawmakers-Reps. Halleck and
Wolcott- raised the cry that he was play
ing politics" by linking living costs with
foreign aid in his special session call. And
this is early in the game, just the beginning.
But it is a good example of what can be
anticipated as both parties maneuver to try
to look their best before the American
voter. That the real business of providing
stop-gap assistance to Europe and curling
may suffer in such an atmosphere
is pretty obvious right now.
Therefore, even though the Congress has
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
The Gallup Poll
All Critical OF Soviets And
NJ Cleavage Found In
Occupation levels
BY GEORGE GALLUP
Director, American Institute
of Public Opinion

PRINCETON, N. j., October Is
All signs point to the fact that
Stain, Molotov and Vishinsky are
making some colossal mistakes
in judging the American public
mind today regarding Russia.
A favorite Soviet tactic has
been to make it appear that op-
position to Russia in this coun-
try is confined largely to wall
Street interests" "reactionary
capitalists" and wealthy groups
in general.
The fact is, however, that the
working population, the farmers,
the white collar class and other
little fellows" are almost as cri-
teal toward Russia as the we'll
to-do, and sometimes more cri-
teal.
No sharp cleavage of opinion
along social or economic lines
stands out where Russia is con-
cerned. There are, to be sure,
some differences Of attitude
among groups. But these differ
ences are comparatively small.
Institute surveys have in the
past uncovered the rather ironic
fact that the weather., better
educated groups in the American
population have at times taken
a more friendly attitude toward
Russia than the groups of manual
workers, office workers and
others whom Marxists are fond
of calling the "proletariat."
For example, the Institute re-
Gently sounded opinion on wheth-
err the United States is being too
soft or too tough toward Russia.
People in all walks of life and in
all states were questioned on that
issue.
The vote showed that all ma
jor occupation groups think our
policy is too soft and that the
manual workers were somewhat
more of this opinion than the pro-
f%essional, business and white COL
lar groups.
Another survey of a little more
than a year ago found that among
the manual worker group a high
er percentage of voters thought
Russia was out to try to be the
ruling power of the world than
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-26
n 0dIIuP F0m
Reds Make Little Progress In Drive
To Split American Peoples Opinion
Letters To The Editor
More Regional Thinking
Action Needed In South

best friend is the white man of
the South, and it is here in the
South where he will attain his
maximum development. From
time to time political capital is
made of this race problem, but
he substantial people among
both races recognize the fact
that the problem must be solv-
ed here.
However, there are funda-
mentals that must be observed.
Social equality and racial ANAL
gamation are out of the picture.
It's easy for outsiders to come
down here and stir up trouble
and return. We have to clean
up after them, which cleanup
is composite, both races neces-,
sarily participating. And speak
ing more frankly, l must say
that I have no respect for the
outsider who comes in here and
makes trouble and runs away
and leaves it for others to hand
lie. Such is the conduct of a
contemplate coward.
But by making it a regional
effort, we should be able to pro-
vide the top in professional
training for the colored people
OF the South. There care details
that must not be overlooked, of
course. To meet the court test
as of legal education, the reg
lonal college would have o sup
ply each student with training
the statute law of his own
state. This can readily be done.
This regional or sate-compact
concept should be supplemented
In other fields of endeavor.
Briggs Island project should be
a regional undertaking. The
IVA was and is a regional pro-
blem. However, there is power
involved, not hydro-electric, but
political power. WASHINGTON
wants to have it's hand IN these
matters, and the local commu-
shamelessly surrender
their rights and opportunities
for a little federal aid. They
will do so again in this school
business if you don't watch. We
realize our losses when it is too
late; but history has but little
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