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The union times., 1947-09-06
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SAN FRANCISCO-The Sailors Union of the Pacific (AFL) officially notified the Pacific American Ship owners Assn. that if it is not guaran- teed immunity from the union liability provision of the Taft-Hart- ley law, it will not sign new con- tract Sept. 30.
 CLEVELAND-The Intl. Typo graphical Union (AFL) convention underscored its contempt of the Taft Hartley act by adopting a declaration of policy not to sign any more con- tracts with publishers. The policy will require locals to post conditions of employment" in their shops, stating the terms under which they will work so long as they are willing and able.
 WASHINCTON-The year 1946 was marked by considerable drop in the amount of savings by the American public with an increasing number of low and middle income families living beyond their in- come, the Federal Reserve Board reported in its August bulletin.
 LOS ANGELES-The Henry A. Wallace for President boom entered a new phase as more than 600 en- thusiastic delegates voted to launch their drive for the 500,0O0 signatures needed to put third party on Cali fornia's next election ballot.
 NEW YORK-Continuing its pioneering in the protection of tenants rights, the New York City council adopted by a 6 to 3 vote three bills drastically curbing evic. tiOns and other landlord abuses.
 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Workers involved in strikes cannot claim un- employment compensation even if they are not direct participants, the state employment security board of review ruled.
 WASHINGTON = The openins two days of hearings on coopera. tives by subcommittee of the House small business committee showed that body will spend its energy trying to pin the sin of tax
The union times., 1947-09-06

"A slight recession, with 20 men for l9 jobs instead of the reverse, would be a healthy period.' '-Exec. Mgr. Henry H. Heimann of the Natl. Assn. of Credit Men, com menting on predictions of busi- ness bust.
The union times., 1947-09-06

"If both parties insist on pursuing the present suicidal course toward war and depression, there will be a new party, even if it has no chance of cleo tion success in 1948."-Henry A. Wal lace at mass rally in Washington, D. C.
 ''You are crooked, sirs, from top to bottom, and you played the game that way. Now I subside, be- cause l still want to be gentleman and hold my temper.''- Sen. Charles Tobey to, a group of rail lobbyists lunching in the Capitol.
 *
 q wouldn't know fascist if I had one by, the tail."- ."-Rep. Richard N. Vail, after announcing that the House Committee on un-American activities had decided not to investigate fascism in the U. s.
The union times., 1947-09-06
Friends Of Democracy Denounce Pegler

NEW YORK (LPA)-Denounc- ing Westbrook Pegler for statements
 (which we'll might come directly from some Nazi propaganda document" L. M. Birkhead, of Friends of Democ- racy, Inc, last week wrote to pub fisher William Randolph Hearst call ing his attention to a Pegler column, "as shameless, irresponsible and in- hamatory an article as any ever print ed in an American newspaper In this column, Peg1er declared that "the preaching and propagation of ra- cial hatred is not un-American" and defended Douglas Chandler, one-time American newspaperman, who was convicted of treason, and sentenced to a life term for having broadcast Nazi propaganda from Germany during World War II.
The union times., 1947-09-06

You have date with the Union ''maid'! Be sure to meet her at a fair concern!
The union times., 1947-09-06

Buy U. s. Savings Bonds! {!
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
FLORENCE
Continued from Page One)

contendere. Judge Williams de-
ferred passing of sentence.
The case of Harlee Mills and
Harold T. Watkins on a highway
robbery count was nol-prossed as
the case had been disposed of
during the February term Of
court.
Al Mecuret facing an attempted
criminal assault charge h a d his
case n%ol-prossed with leave.
A drunk driving charge against
William E. Blackburn was like
wise .nol-prossed with leave.
Eddie Barnhill charged with
criminal assault saw the court
nol-pros the case with leave.
Gladys Mitchell was granted a
divorce from Charles F. Mitchell
during a civil trial yesterday.
The case of highway robbery
involving MI. a n d Mrs. Thomas
Rich, originally scheduled for yes
terday, was postponed by Judge
v illiams until Wednesday morn :
ing.
During the day the grand Jury
returned true bills against the
following:
James White, HOUSEKEEPING.
Larceny and receiving F.; Theodore
Bonham. assault with intent to
commit criminal assault IN .
Christopher, worthless check;
Austin Enzor, %bastardy; and J. F.
Curtis, worthless check.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
BISHOP WRIGHT
YMCASPEAKER
Board Of Directors Hold
Annual Membership
Meeting

The Ri. Rev. Thomas H. Wright,
bishop of East Carolina Diocese,
was guest speaker of the board OF
directors OF the YMCA last night
at their regular renewal and mem
bership campaign. .
- He said that the YMCA offers
as creator investment of freedom
Of any institution of which l
know" and added hat the
YMCA stands as a great Christian
force of all the people of the COM
munity."
Bishop Wright endorsed the
membership campaign in behalf
Of the Community chest, and in
the name of the YMCA and Christ
ian forces in Wilmington.
Forty-five members of the cam
paign attended the program and
Herman Hayden, chairman of the
drive, introduced the captains,
after which the captains introduce
ed the members on their team.
- Solicitor Clifton 3. Moore, Bur
gaw spoke on the relation of the
YMCA to the citizens of the city.
George Hunt, colonel Of the first
division, was awarded a sheet
for having the division with the
largest number Of renewal for
the night.
D. H. Howes and L. T. c. Skip
per were presented with glasses
and pocketbook respectfully for
having the largest number of re-
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22

ANDREW
Continued from Page One)


Archie Hollis, Jr., was given six
months suspended.
w. Il. and C. W. Wells, operators
of a shrimp and seafood process
ing establishment: in Southport.
were found not guilty Of a criminal
contempt charge. The brothers
were charged with violating an
order prohibiting them from mr.
ing minors under 16 years Of age.
Only one person tried for viola
ton of the migratory bird act was
found not guilty by Judge Gillian.
J. A. Aldridge, apprehended for
allegedly possessing no stamp,
was cleared Of the charges. How
ever, Judge Gillian found guilty
and lodged fines against these
persons: J. C. Crouch. $35; J. p.
Swain, $35; Barney Chappell and
Lacy Chappell, SIS each; Chesley
Crouch, s25; Oscar Knox, SIS; Carl
H. Chapman, $5; A. ]. Page, J..
3. Duncan. W. r. Duncan, and
Glenn Edison, S..
True bills were returned in 10
instances by the Grand Jury. They
were against: Claude Hooper, W.
E. Everett, J. H. Brown, Garfield
Mashburn, c. J. Pickett, T. D..
Maltshy, Kenneth Moore, Levie
Lee, A. w. Formy and c. L, Bal
lard, P. T. Hales, M. F.. Stancil,
Robert Moore and Jesse Goodman,
and L. H. TeW.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
PRESIDENT
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familiar tradition of boom and
bust"
While he renewed his appeal to
labor for moderation" in its
wage demands, he aimed his prin-
cipal challenge to those bust
nessmen who have it within their
power to reduce their prices"
Their failure to do SO, he said.
may bring "magnified" wage de-
mands.
He blamed the high cost Of liv-
ing on a group he said saw fit
to sabotage price control when
he recommended its continuation
in the spring Of 1916.
Without naming names, he said
this group had represented to
the public that prices would come
down in a free market"
Asserting the opposite happen :
co, the President challenged "pri.
vate enterprise" to make a free
economy work by arresting the
upward climb of prices.
Some price reductions have al.
ready shown that this leadership
does exist" he said. asking other
business leaders Ito step forward
in the same direction"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
T H.

LUMBERTON, April 21-Luther
H. Prevatte, Sc died at his home
on route two St. Pauls in Bladen
county last midnight after an ILL
ness of two years. He had been
confined to bed for three months.
Funeral services will be held
from Raft Swamp Baptist church
on route four Lumberton Tuesday
at 4 pm. interment will be in
the church cemetery.
Mr.. Prevatte was born, May 9
1890 son OF the late Colon and
Ellen Townsend Prevatte OF Robe
son county. Surviving are his
wife; Mrs. Lula Mae Britt Pre-
waite. Three sons; Leo of Baden
boro Route two, William OF
Clarkton route me Ernest Of St.
Pauls, Route two; two daughters;
Mrs. E. L. Norris Of Bladenboro,
Route two and Lucille Prevatte OF
St. Pauls Route two. Two broth
ers: J.. j. Prevatte of Lumberton
and Alfred Prevatte OF Lumber :
ton Route five. Three sisters ;
Mrs. R. F. LAWS of Boardman,
Mrs. J.. M. Stone Of East Lum-
berton, Mrs. Junje. Lewis of Lum-
berton Route four and six grand
children.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
Minis
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The Melton, M c K e e, and
Cameron trio will sing Thursday
and will compete with groups be.
ing supplied by 80 sopranos. / Q
altos, IS ba~ritones, three boys
unchanged voices, 10 girls trios,
seven boys quartets and five mix
ed ~quartets.
The glee club will perform with
a total of AZ girls glee clubs, 16
boys glee clubs, d 20 mixed
choruses on Friday to bring the
program to a close.
Only winners with an honor ra-
ting of n in previous district
contest are eligible and the stu
dents representing 81 different
high schools, large and small, will
come approximately 5000 must
cally inclined youngsters.
Included in the registration are
80 bands, seven orchestras, So
glee clubs, 81 mixed chorouses, in
addition to a host of solo and
small ensemble contestants.
Highlighting the four days pro-
gram will be a band parade and
massed c C t, featuring all
bands in competition, which is
scheduled to be held in Memorial
Stadium on Wednesday night at 7
o'clock.
Attendance this year." says H.
Hugh Aitvater, dean OF the school
of Music at Woman's College and
director of the annual contest,
will be more than double that Of
1916 when slightly more than a.
900 were present to participate"
Dean 4Itvater also stressed the
unusual amount Of interest being
shown in music at present In
North Carolina high schools, a n d
he predicted that the quality OF
music this year would be best
ever.
Able judges for the contest in
clude Hugh Hodgson, director of
the department OF music at lAe
University of Georgia, in piano;
Frank G. Wendt, music supervi-
sor at Thomas Jefferson high
school in Richmond, Va, Bruce
Jones, head of the band depart
ment at Louisiana State Universe
ty, and Clarence Sawhill, assistant
director of bands at the Universe
ty of Illinois, for orchestra and
bands; and Mayard Klein, of the
choral department at Sophie New
comb College and Tulane Univer-
sity, Paul Matthews, state super
visor Of music in Alabama, and
Robert M. GFiffey.
MORE
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
WADE
CONTINUED from Pass

& One
a quick squirt at the w.,
when the final precinct g s,s !aE
327 votes out of a possjbI e'e hin
lot. oA me ba,
Placing eigth in the rso.
John Se W. Weinberg with a IT,, Wa !.
600 votes. Following him ~ .0'al Of
were B. B. Phillips, Jr. 5os. 0 re
D. Howell 434; John " John
Negro, 1872: David E. sanG oaY:s
POS; W. j. Parker, 1871; and w. S''
G. Holleman, 81. "dfFsa
OF the 1888 city residents H..
BILE to cast their ballots eng
only 1854 responded for soay
age Of slightly over 3s per . en-
This fell far behind the praSa cent
predictions Of 50, 60, and Is $40, .sa
cent. " pei
AS soon as the results bao,..
known shortly before pins IAN.
last night when the final nOa .i"4
vote was received, winners c'
council seats expressed gr.t ne
ton. Several Of the cs,s;sIe
were at election board beaJanas
ers throughout the time The NV h.m',
count was being received, 'sl''
Elected BY Council
AS soon as it became know, -
the winners had been nana .Ss
that a run-of would not be nao CIV
sary, speculation immediatAIn ~
gan over who would be s[sl.,t":
a. mayor.
The mayor is selected h. a.
council and the number of v VI.
received by any ore man il W.,
considered too important in nv. ru'
selection. VIC
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22

|newals and memberships OF any
individual Of the two divisioned
campaign.
The total renewals Of member.
ships given by the members last
night will also be counted in the
tital number Friday night to de-
eide which division has the larger
number Of renewals and member
ships.
Hayden urged all captains to ae-
lect their lieutenants for the pro-
gram and to start work immediate
ly instead of waiting until the lat
ter part of the week when some OF
town.
Councilman elect E. L. White
was present at the meeting and
was thanked by Hayden for tax
ing so much interest in the YMCA
work while he was the nominee
for the city council. .
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
r p.

Funeral services for Harry P.
Giavina, who died Saturday, will
be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the chapel Of Andrews Mort
uary with the Rev. Harvey w.
Glazier, rector of the Church OF
the Good Shepherd, officiating. In
terment will follow in Oakdale
cemetery.
He is survived by one brother,
E. P. Giavina, of Wilmington, and
several neices and nephews.
| Active pallbearers will be Joe
Harvey, Noah R. Jones, j. c.
Hobbs. Greer Edwards, c. B.
Newcomb, and Joe Barbieri. Hon
orary pallbearers are Horace T.
King, Julian M. MeKeithan, T. E..
Moody, J. Colucci, ST., Jim Am
brosiano, DR.. J. T. Robertson,
DIR. D. R. Hutchinson, DR.. E. P.
Graham, W. L. Bozeman and Rich
ard Rogers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
LOUIS DANIAL WILSON

Louis D. Wilson, 118 N. Third
St., died Monday morning, after a
short illness, in the Veterans Hos
pital, Fayetteville.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Mary Louise Wilson; his
mother Mrs. Ella Virginia Wilson,
Wilmington; two sons, L. D. Will
son and Eugene Wilson, Charlotte;
two brothers, Clearance E. and
Thomas Wilson, Wilmington; and
two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Whitaker,
Jacksonville, Fla. and Mrs. Mamie
Lewis, Wilmington.
Funeral arrangements will be
announced later by Andrews Mort
uary.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
MRS. KATIE FISHER

WHITEV1LLE, April 81 - Mrs.
Katie Fisher, II, widow Of the
late Luther Martin Fisher died at
the Columbus County hospital
Sunday night at 11:20 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 2 pm. at the Union
Valley Baptist church with Rev {.
R. W. Strickland officiating. Inter
ment will be in the Union Valley
cemetery.
Surviving are four sons and
three daughters, all of Whiteville,
A. L. Fisher, G. M. Fisher, Leo
L. Fisher, w. ]. Fisher. Mrs. B.
Bowen, Mrs. OSCAR Watkins and
Mrs. j. c. Lennon also by "a
grandchildren and 10 great grand
children.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
OBITUARIES

gaw; six children, Evander Nc
Tendon, Jr., A. A.. McLendon,
Charles McLendon, and Mrs. Pres
ton Sparkman, all OF Burgaw, and
Robert McLendon, Camp Davis,
and Arthur H. McLendon of Viii
mington. She is also survived by
IA grandchildren and six great.
grandchildren. Funeral services
will be announced later by Coble
Funeral home.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
GEORGE KENNETH SWANSON

George Kenneth Swinson, 38,
died at $50 p. m. yesterday
at James Walker Memorial hos
pital. Mr.. Swinson was a member
of the Orient lodge. He lived on
the Castle Hayne road. He is sur
Yived by his wife, Mrs. Claudia
Brown Swinson and one brother,
L. W. Swinson, of Wilmington.
Funeral services will be announced
later.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
INTERIOR

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(R.-Ohio), chairman OF the sub.
committee which wrote the bill
after the longest hearing in recent
committee history, told reporters
he is confident there will be mo
substantial changes"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
CAPE FEAR
CONTINUED from Page One)
BY Alley

jannin there a short time) were
in the plight and flight of the Con-
federate cabinet.
Woodrow Wilson, W. r. Keenan,,
Henry Bacon, Judge Allen are all
closely associated with the Port
City.
That's just a sample but it's in
dicative Of the help that we must
call upon Dur good readers to
render if we are to do half the
job.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
r MARTHA JANE


Mrs. Martha Jane McLendon,
r. F. D., Burgaw, died at the
James Walker Memorial hospital
at $3.50 p. m. yesterday. She was
rs years of age. Mrs. McLendon
is survived by her husband, Evan
der McLendon, ST., Burgaw; one
sister, Mrs. M. T. Sudbury, Bur-
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
E. L. DAVIS

Funeral services FOR e. L. Davis.
1917 Princess street, who died at
1890 a. m. Saturday after a brief
illness. were held from the home
yesterday at II a. M, with the Rev.
j. A. Russell officiating. Inter-
ment was in Oakdale cemetery.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
OLIVER SIMMONS

Funeral services for Oliver D.
Simmons, 81, 1876 Spofford, who
died Saturday at los a. M, were
held yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock from the Gibson Avenue
Baptist church. The Rev. c. E.
Brisson officiated and internment
followed in Spofford cemetery.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22
The Weather

Weather bureau report Of temperature
and rainfall for the "a hours ending 8
p. M, in the principal cotton growing
areas and elsewhere:
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22

There have been discovered and
classified in Wyoming 157 distinct
metals, non-metallic minerals and
clays that have present CONNER
cial value or potential ses
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22

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request for the county to buy the
work animal.
The county will allow prison
labor to clear the site for the day
camp at Greenfield Sound. Mrs.
Helen Jones, Girl Scout commits
sione-, made the request to the
board.
The installation Of a pump in
the Oak Grove cemetery was
ordered.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-22

Dial 1881 For Newspaper Service
Evening star., 1947-07-21

YWCA, which she serves as board
member.
Her other Affiliations are numer-
Gus. To name few, she's the new
president of the District Business
and Professional Womens Club, is
member of the Washington Sorop-
timist Club, served as chairman of
the elementary section of the Edu-
cation Committee for the Presi-
dents Highway Safety Conference
and holds important positions with
the AAA and the National Safety
Council.
In 1916, she was awarded an hon.
orary doctor of pedagogy degree at
Baker University. Baldwin, Kan.
She's a native of Dodge City
Kan, and most of her work was in
that State until she came to Wash
lngton in 1912 as education con-
sultant for school transportation in
wartime, an AAA-sponsored project
She joined the American Red Cross
in January, 1943, as an assistant
national director in first aid, water
safety and accident prevention
forerunner to her present position.
She's the author of numerous
books and articles on accident pre-
vention and subjects relating to
physical education and health.
She doesn't have time for hobbies.
but she's a baseball fan. And she's
frankly proud that she's cousin of
Clark Griffith, owner of the Wash
ington Baseball Club.
Evening star., 1947-07-21
{. u. May Offer Glasses
Al Fort Be|voir in Fall

Up to 100 Fort Belvoir soldiers
may receive college training in
engineering fields this fall through
branch of Catholic University at
the post of the War Department
approves present plans.
Under the plan, Catholic Univers-
ity would offer full credit for both
graduate and undergraduate work
according to Maj. Douglas w. Fin
layson, troop information and edu-
cation officer. All classes would be
held at the fort with instructors
provided by the Army or the uni
versity. Plans call for opening the
branch in September.
In addition to variety of post
graduate courses for those seeking
masters and doctors degrees. begin
ming college courses in engineering
will be offered. Tuition costs would
be held at a minimum. probably
from $3.50 to $40 per credit hour,
Maj. Finlayson said, and wherever
possible books will be furnished free
Veterans may use CT benefits to pay
for the course, he added.
Evening star., 1947-07-21
Justine Saunders
Becomes Bride

Now in Memphis, Tenn, where
they will make their home, are MIR
and Mrs. William Nunnery. jr., whit
were married recently in the First
Baptist Church in Washington, DR.
Edward Hughes Pruden officiating.
The bride is the former Miss Jus.
tine Saunders, daughter of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Justus G. Saunders OF Silver
Spring. She was given in marriage
by her father. Her costume was an
off the shoulder white satin gown
and her double veil of French iilu-
sion was held by pearl and crystal
bead tiara. She carried bouquet
of white roses and baby's breath.
Miss Bette Saunders was maid OF
honor for her sister and the other
attendants were Mrs Helen Saund-
ers, the brides sister-in-law, and
Mrs. Helen Ahearn of New Yo1k
Their dresses were pink, yellow and
blue, and all carried bouquets OF
roses.
The bridegroom, who is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nunnery. had his
father for his best man. The ushers
we're Mr.. Douglas Wade Dietrich and
MI. John Wells
: The couple motored to Memphis
after the reception at the Carlton
Hotel
Evening star., 1947-07-21
Vicar Quits After Beatinq
By Gang Of Pensioners

When a gang of his parishioners
attacked him in the churchyard and
kicked him in the stomach, the Rev
Alfred E. Longfellow, 42-year- -old
ex-Army chaplain, recently vicar of
st. Leonard's at Southminster, Eng
land, decided he had stood enough.
He resigned, after nine months as
vicar.
Said J. w. Sherlock. secretary of
the Parochial Church Council The
vicar is not popular in the village.
Most of the people welcome his res
ignation. They say he has been ar
rogant, a man who thinks he is the
only one who knows what is right"
The Rev. Mr.. Longfellow said he
had met with open opposition from
the Council at every turn and fl
nally had, been waylaid and kicked
until he was unconscious.
Evening star., 1947-07-21
Scott W. Bones
Back From Visit

Mr.. and Mrs. Scott w. Bone re-
Gently returned from a visit to the
latter's former home in Shelbyville,
Ind. and were Joined here by Mr..
Bones sister and niece, Mrs. John
F. Starr and Miss Diane Starr of
California.
Mrs. Starr and her daughter now
are Saying with the formers SON.
in-law and daughter, Sergt and
Mrs. Arthur Kane, in their apart
ment at River View. in Alexandria
Sergt. Kane recently returned from
a special mission in Iceland and
now is on duty at Fort Belvoir. Mrs.
Starr and Miss Starr will spend
next week at Rehoboth Beach
Mr.. Bone and his sister grew up
in Washington, the children of
Mrs. Scott C. Bone, now of Cali
fornia, and the late Mr.. Bone, who
for many years was managing edi-
tor of the Washington Post and was
the founder Of the Washington
Herald.
Evening star., 1947-07-21
Miss Clara Dennzan
We'd to Mr.. Haves

Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Camp
bell Denman of Washington and
formerly of Mississippi, announce
the marriage of their daughter
Miss Clara Lee Denman, to Mr.
Elliott Kerwin Hayes, jr., OF Chevy
Chase. He is the son of Mrs. John
Schrock of Chicago and Mr.. Elliott
K. Hayes, Capital newspaperman.
The wedding took place at 1890
o'clock, July Is. in st. Marys
Chapel at the Washington Ca
thedral. Miss Emily Mohler at
tended the bride and Mr.. James
Davis was best man. After recep-
tion for the bridal party and men,
bers of the families only, the couple
left for a honeymoon in Virginia
Upon their return they will make
their home at 400 Connecticut ave-
nue..
The bride attended Miss Tatnalls S
School and the University of Chi
cago while her husband is now a
student at George Washington Uni
versity having seen active service
in the Navy during the war.