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Evening star., 1948-01-25
Il Reported Killed
In Philippine Quakes
BY the Associated Press

MANILA, Sunday, Jan. 25.-At
least IL persons were reported killed
today in a series Of eight earth
auakes which for four hours rocked
Iloilo, capital of Panay Island in
the central Philippines.
Meager reports from the city, 286
miles southeast Of Manila, said the
IL were crushed to death beneath
the falling walls of the bell tower
of Jaro Cathedral The tower was
six stories high.
The Philippine Weather Bureau
said the first shock awakened the
125,000 residents of Iloilo at 1:44
a. M, 0244 p. m. Saturday, EST)
it lasted for 10 seconds.
Then, one after another, came
seven more temblors of moderating
intensity, tumbling walls and fat
tening warehouses Of the port city
for the sugar-rich island.
The last quake was recorded at
$50 am. The longest one was OF
so seconds duration at 3:0l am.
BUENOS AlTES, jan, n MI
An earthquake described as violent
and lasting two and half hours
was recorded today by the astro-
nomic observatory at nearby La
Plata.
The first shocks were registered
shortly after / pm. tE. S. t.. The
distance was figured about 1900
miles, but direction was uncertain.
MEXICO CITY, Jan. "a R.-
Light earth tremors were felt here
about $50 pm. today.
In the downtown area the move
ment went unnoticed. Suburban
residents said chandeliers swayed
for about a minute.
Evening star., 1948-01-25

Radio Programs, Poge C-S.
Complete Index, Poee AZ.
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(See FRANC, Page A-40
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7See FOREIGN AID, Page A-6)
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(See STORM, Page A-10.0
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(See HEALTH, Page A-6D
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(See FEDERAL PAY, Page AID
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(See WEATHER, Page A-5
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(See SPECULATION, Page A-5
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(see BREWSTER, Page ,A-50
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Clearing and not quite so cold with high
est in mid 20s today. Fair and cold tonight.
lowest about 10 degrees. Monday, increasing
cloudiness, slightly warmer in afternoon.
Evening star., 1948-01-25

9See BALCONY, Page A-So
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
about people you know
PHONE s37
Mielke-Leonard
Wedding In Virginia

Miss Melba Victoria Leonard,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Walter
Leonard of Tabor City, and Earl
Louis Mielke, son of MIR. and
Mrs. L. A. Mielke of Baltimore,
Md, were married in an impress
sive ceremony at the Huntington
Court Methodist church, Roam
oke, Va, Saturday afternoon,
july 10 at 2 o'clock. The Rev.
Wilmer A. Blankenbaker offici-
ated at the double ring ceremony.
Palms, white gladioli, and
white tapers formed the back
ground for the candle light cere-
mony.
A program of wedding music
was rendered by Miss Rosalie
Sheppe, organist, and Miss Jean
Birchall, vocalist.
The bridal couple entered the
church together.
The bride wore street length
white silk crepe dress, matching
off-the-face hat, and white ac-
cessories. She wore single strand
pearls and matching ear bobs.
Her flowers were shoulder
corsage of purple-throated or
chids.
The brides mother wore a fig
ured sheer dress, wit hWhite ac-
cessories, and corsage of gar
denias. The bridegroom's mother
wore a printed silk dress, with
white accessories, and corsage
of gardenias.
Immediately after the wedding
reception was held at the
church fellowship hall. After the
reception the couple left for a
trip to New York City and the
Pocono Mountains of Pennsyl-
vania. For travelling the bride
wore a brown and white silk
dress, with matching accessories,
and her wedding corsage. Upon
their return they will reside at
l03 Court Street, Williamson Rd.,
Roanoke, Va.
Mrs. Mielke was graduated
from the Tabor City schools,
Spartanburg General hospital
School of Nursing, and Medical
College of Virginia. She holds a
position with the City Health
department, Roanoke, Va.
Mr.. Mielke graduated from
the Polytech high school and
Yale University, and served for
three years with the Navy dur
ing World War II. He holds a
position as X-Ray engineer with
Westinghouse Electric Corpora
| ton.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
Circle Meets
With Mrs. Fowler

The Leila Mcmillan Circle Of
Mount Tabor Baptist church met
Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Hartford Fowler. Mrs.
c. G.. Westmoreland had charge
of the program and was assisted
by Mesdames D. F. McGougan
and Ed Fonvielle. Mrs. R. B.
Mallard gave the scripture read
ing.
During the social hour the
hostess served ice cream, cookies
and nuts to the following mem
bers: Mesdames R. B. Mallard,
D. F. McGougan, E. w. Fonvielle,
Winston Shelley, Zeb Lewis, B.
F. Duncum, c C. Westmoreland,
Jennie Skipper, and Rose Gar
rell.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
Entertain At Bridge

Misses Martha Helen West
moreland and Bernice Carroll
entertained on Tuesday evening
of last week at two tables OF
bridge at the Westmoreland res
idence. The home was attractive
with gladioli arrangements. A.
ter several progressions scores
were tailed and Mrs. Ben Ne
smith III was awarded the high
score and travelling prize while
Miss Jean Primer won the consol-
alton prize.
The hostesses served ice cream
and cookies to the following
guests: Mrs. Nesrnith, and Misses
Primer, Esther McGougan. Sarah
Carroll, Anne Brooks McGougan,
Anita Fonvielle and Martha Hell
en- WeStmoreland.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
MRS. BILLY WHITTED
Mrs. S. P. Smith
Is Bridge Hostess

Mrs. S. P. Smith was hostess
on Tuesday afternoon at her
home to her bridge club. The
living room where tables were
arranged was attractively decor
ated with arrangements of mix
ed summer flowers. High scorer
for the afternoon was Mrs. D.
J. Hughes.
After several progressions the
hostess served cake and punch
to the following guests: Mes
danes James Carroll, c. c..
Westmoreland, j. B. Hardwicke,
D. j. Hughes, John McGougan,
Frank Boswell, Harry Bell, and
Ben Nesmith jr.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
Presbyterian
Women Meet

The Auxiliary of the Tabor
City Presbyterian church held its
monthly meeting Tuesday night
at the home of Mrs. Jimmy HUI
ham. Mrs. Roland Baldwin pre-
sided over the business session
and Mrs. ElWood Carter present
ed the program.
During the social hour Mrs.
Hufham served ice cream sodas
and cake to the following guests:
Mesdames Percy Brown, Elwood
Carter, Roland Baldwin, and
Billy Whitfield.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
WMU Meets At
Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary I'm
ion of Mount Tabor Baptist
church met Monday afternoon at
the church. Mrs. ]. G.. Singletary
had charge of the business meet
ing and Mrs. Ben Nesmith and
Sam Jackson presented the pro-
gram. Around Is members were
present.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
Rummage Sale

The WSCS of St. Paul Meth
odist church is going to have a
rummage sale Saturday, July II,
in front of the Hickman building.
Members have all been asked
to make donations for the sale
and leave any articles they may
have at the Western Auto store
this week.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
r.,!7 M~Goosan
circle Meets

mia NcGougan cI rs''rc .,
The TAB Tabor Baptist .,;1 on" last
s sd II. af:esnoon at M, mTs. " BEN
|G:a, ss' \ T. Rogers, ,S Mrs, nsl'
E.sa:.'' o55ssam on community mn NIFTY
.aa :,s ' vas presented by Mrs
|ss4 NJ. the study course TO
~. served retrssn nsaaasns ~
b'': :s;.o%.ng guests; Ne Assd Vanee
i J .''"TW i. F, Cox, ben s Me- Me-
F.:asa' 5. c. Sarv.ir; ,C = a. Sam San
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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
VISITS PARENTS

Mrs. Grover Cox has return
ed home after spending a week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner Prince. Mrs. Cox is the
former Miss Frances A mn
Prince,
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
k VIA WINSTON

COOL LOOKING and very com.
feraAhls when the thermometer
ssasa, = this crisp, ssmi-tailorsd
fehs e white cfinkly cotton that
lsaks iks cotton mstelasse. It 10
nsiatsd in IN etched design In
rd9a AaA . sort Of broken plaid
seask Curved rsvels extend from
Q ss&Asesl yoke. The slim waist
schisvss IL llsndsr lines by means
q N actual sst-in double band
tAAA 4 tWies buttonsd.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16
ATTEND WEDDING

Mrs. Deland Leonard and Mrs.
Walter Leonard attended the
Mielke-Leonard wed d ing in
Roanoke, Virginia, last Saturday.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1948-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Angus Blue and
daughter, Jane, are vacationing
in Florida this week.
Evening star., 1948-07-01
Old Testament Praised

To the Editor of The Star:
I was amazed at the letter in The Star OF
June IS, in which George White, evidently ap-
proving of the Supreme Court decision in the
McCollum case, asks: rs there really anything
in the Old Testament . to elevate or broaden
the mind, improve the morals inspire rever-
ence etc.
It is quite evident that the gentleman has
never read the Old Testament
Nothing in the Ten Commandments (Ex:
2O) to improve the morals? Nor In the. rest
of the books of the Pentatduch Ton which
much of English law is based?
Nothing to inspire in the story OF Daniel
who would not defle himself and was made
ruler of the whole province?
Nothing to show love of humanity In the
teaching of the Pentateuch relating to borrow
ing and lending and leaving the corners OF the
fields ungarnered for the benefit Of the poor
as well as the last grapes of the vintage?
Shakespeare was nobodys fool, and he
quoted extensively from the Old Testament.
L. BISHOP.
Evening star., 1948-07-01

and other extraordinary expenses forced
on us by the present condition of the
postwar world.
In other words, as far as can be seen
now our Federal budget is going to be
much less in the black during the. period
ahead than in the fiscal year just ended.
That means that even If we manage to
avoid deficits, there will be very little
left over to make any appreciable dent
in the national debt. There are many ex-
perts, of course, who make a persuasive
case for the idea that we can carry that
debt with ease, and without worry, as
long as we maintain a sound balance be-
tween our year-to-year oukays and reve-
nues Be that as it may, however, sweet
are the uses of whopping surpluses. The
more we have of them, the sooner we can
have peace of mind about that astronomi-
cal sum we owe ourselves.
Evening star., 1948-07-01
Curdiff Giunt at Rest

The Cardiff Giant has come to the end
of its wanderings. 1t has been accepted by
the curator of the Farmers Museum of the
State Historical Association at Coopers-
town, New York, and until further notice
will be displayed in the exhibition hall
there. But the legend of the huge Onon-
daga Goliath is apt to continue to roam
the world. Wherever men meet to discuss
modern folklore it will be mentioned, per-
haps debated at length. Hundreds OF
people undoubtedly still believe that the
stone figure, ten feet four -and-a-half
inches tall and weighing 1880 pounds,
really is a fossilized aborigine. The con-
troversy over it began when 1t was un-
earthed on the farm of "Stubb' Newell
in October, 1869. Centuries may pass be-
fore the hoax finally ceases to fool the
credulous
Meanwhile, considerable literature on
the subject has come into existence The
facts are these: George Hull, tobacco
dealer in Binghamton, wanted to ridicule
certain religious extremists who accepted
literally the Biblical references to human
beings of gigantic size. He obtained
block of gypsum at Fort Dodge, Iowa, and
employed a Chicago sculptor" to carve it
into the rude resemblance of a pre-Colum-
bian Indian. The body" was slightly con-
torted to suggest that the giant in the
earth" had died in pain, and 1t was.
scrubbed with sulphuric acid to give it "a
mellow look" When the work was finished,
the monster" was conveyed to Cardiff,
quietly inferred in Newell's field and let
lie for a year. Some well-diggers then
were imported to make the sensational
discovery of the petrified Onondagan.
Excitement resulting from the find was
intense Crowds f1ocked to view the alleged
grandfather of all the Central New York
Indians. The fee charged the curious
throng was fifty cents head. hundred
dollars an hour was an average take" for
months. Scientists, clergymen, educators
acclaimed "the greatest marvel ever un-
covered" President Andrew D. White OF
Cornell said "Nonsense!" and Professor
Othniel C. Marsh of Yale said: foolish
ness!" but the multitudes preferred to be-
Evening star., 1948-07-01
Surplus and Debt

Fiscal 1948 has ended with by far the
biggest Federal surplus in the history OF
the Nation The figure runs close to
$4,000 900 900, or several times the previous
high of s1,155O 100000 established 81 years
ago. If something like it could be counted
upon annually, we could snap our fingers
in carefree fashion at our huge national
debt. Unfortunately, however, In terms OF
getting ourselves out of hook, 1t is one OF
those things that happen all too seldom
in a lifetime. Decades may pass before
Americans see it's like again.
AS matters stand, most of the 194S
surplus has already been used to reduce
the debt to about $251 900 900, but
So 900 100000 of it has been earmarked, In
a technical bookkeeping transaction or
dered by Congress, to cover large part
of the estimated expenditures for the
European Recovery Program during the
next twelve months. This has been done
In an effort to avoid deficit in the new
fiscal year beginning today. The l94s
outlook is for heavier outgo and less
income: The tax reduction approved over
the Presidents veto makes large surplus
virtually impossible.
Actually, what with heavy defense
expenditures, large-scale foreign aid and
lower taxes. the chances seem to be that
the administration in power-whether
Republican or Democratic-will have
time of it trying to keep the budget In
balance during the years Immediately
ahead. Sizable surpluses will be attained
only If, on top of continuing full employ
ment, taxation runs high enough to pro-
duce revenues well in excess OF OUTLAWS
or If a genuine peace breaks out In which
we can cut down sharply on the military
Evening star., 1948-07-01
Questions About Civil Rights

To the Editor Of The Star:
A few questions are in order concerning this
so-called and to my mind falsely called civil
rights program:
Is it true that civil right or civil liberty
is the right or liberty of an individual against
which there may be no infringement by any
oficial, either elective or appointive, OF the
Government nor by an employe Of the Gov
ernment?
Is it true that every civil right or civil
liberty involves limitation and restriction on
the power OF the Government, including every
official or employe Of the Government?
Does 1t follow, therefore, that civil right
or liberty can only be established and guar
anteed by a restriction and limitation on the
power of the Government?
Reading the amendments which constitute
the original Bill of Rights" do we not find
that every amendment involves very definite
restriction on and limitation Of the power Of
the Government?
Is it not true that the so-called civil rights
program" involves extensive additions to~the
power of the Federal Government, which said
extensions of power may be entirely unneces-
sary and which may be Unconstitutional ustir-
pations of power?
Is it not Immediately apparent therefore
that this so-calied civil rights program Is
falsely labeled and that instead Of guaran-
teeing new civil rights and liberties 1t Is
menace to such rights7
CHARLES FUTILE.
Evening star., 1948-07-01
Helping the Chinese People

To the Editor of The Star:
A hearty second to Mr.. Hammacher's letter
indorsing substantial aid to our loyal allies
the Chinese.
There is no other nation whose past per-
Torrance so merits our gratitude. There is no
other nation whose continued struggle towards
the democratic goal has made such progress in
so short a time compelling the admiration of
all freedom-loving peoples.
There is no leader Except possibly Winston
ChurchilD so courageous, so practically ideal
istic, so self-forgetful, as the Generalssmo of
China who has given his strength, his health
and the unstinting service of q brilliant mind
for the emancipation of his people. And, from
a diplomatic viewpoint, there is no other ma
ton whose interests so parallel those of the
United States.
What bargain we have been passing up
and what dupes we have been from the first to
last! During the war We allowed ourselves to
be so thoroughly bluffed by the Russians that
many of their agents held key positions in our
State Department. We were the guileless pro-
moters of their war within war;" denying
our valiant allies in China even the supplies to
keep body and soul together, on the fiimsy
ground that the oppression" of the humble.
innocent" Communists was intoerable. In no
other nation have we dared so to intrude in a
purely political dispute, and subsequent events
have proved what should have been apparent
from the first: That the real result OF our
detection was so to weaken the gallant Chinese
defenses that the Russians could take over
valuable territory with minimum expendi-
ture of men and materials.
Still China fights on. What people! With
out food, without proper clothing, without
arms, they fight with rocks and sticks, right
down to the last shivering small Chinese. And
we sit here luxuriating with our steaks and
nylons refusing to see that the last barrier
between us and holocaust is fast being Whitfield
away.
The price is SO cheap few boatloads OF
food, clothes and drugs. few shipments OF
our cast-off ornaments. A few dollars to
bolster the teetering Chinese exchequer. And
though it is very very late we yet may be in
time to save a million of the flower of American
manhood; to escape conflict even more dis
astrous than that we have Just concluded, and
a real possibility that this time, folly and
improvidence will reap their reward-the en-
slavement of the free American people, who
had grown too complacent to deserve their
freedom. DFLLA McKNEW.
Fairland, Md.
Evening star., 1948-07-01
A Sound Policy

Economic Cooperation Administrator
Hoffman's decision to withhold American
aid under the European Recovery Program
from any country sending war-potential
goods to Russia or her satellites Is sound
one. It is a decision of which the majority
of American citizens will approve.
The new policy announcement was
prompted by press conference question
concerning British shipments of Jet plane
engines to Russia. Dispatches in recent
months have told of number OF such
shipments. British sources have pointed
out that no new types of engines are
allowed to 60 to countries behind the Iron
Curtain But, as Mr.. Hoffman commented
to reporters jet engine is a jet engine
At present it is a type of propulsion used
almost exclusively for military planes. 1t
is hardly likely that the Russians are
buying them for use in passenger or cargo
planes.
1t is therefore logical to classify jet
engines as goods having potential war
value for Russia or any other nation. AS
such they cannot reasonably be included
in the category of materials which properly
may be exchanged in normal trade. The
Eva 1Ido 1lO AAltC1lO1OlI VI OchAl6 dAAy dSe1OA
to restrict normal peacetime exchange of
commodities among nations, for it realizes
that healthy trade can do much to help
the Marshall Plan countries get back on
their own feet. The economy of the west
ern nations leans heavily on commerce
with foreign countries, including those in
the Soviet sphere.
Mr. Hoffman will use the Commerce
Departments "contraband list" as guide
in carrying out the policy of preventing
the sale of military items to potential
enemies. This list, prepared with the
assistance of the National Military Estab
lishment and the State Department, covers
many materials of war" which may not
be shipped to Soviet-bloc countries. Jet
engines are included. What effect the
policy will have on the proposed new trade
agreement which the British are planning
to negotiate with Russia Is not known here.
But Mr. Hoffman's announcement serves
notice that any nation which insists on
helping Russia and her cohorts strengthen
their sinews of war cannot expect eco
nomic cooperation from the United States.
That makes sense in ANY language.
Evening star., 1948-07-01
On Telling Russia What Is What

How long are we going to have to take the
insults. threats and arrogance of the Russians?
If we do not soon do something We might as
well turn this country over to them.
Why do We have to let them browbeat us
as we do? Are we going to let the Russians
make us leave Berlin? We should take our
stand, and If the Russians object we should
reply with bullets, for that is the only thing
that win stop them; and the sooner the better
to save the lives of our boys.
am in favor of telling Russia what Is what
and sticking to 1t. No one wants war but
the longer we wait, the worse it will be and
the more lives and money it will take to win.
j. H. CAMPER.
Evening star., 1948-07-01

Tiergarten shelter while above furnace ragged,
and the Swedish Legation burned to shell
over his head. With other survivors, he did
what he could to fight the fre. In 1914 he
was unpleasantly close to flying bomb ex-
plosion in Londons West End. During the
last days of the war he was staying ut Fried
richsrlh, in the Prince Bismarck Palace when
a bomb caused deaths there
Count Folke Bernadotte is not without humor.
His social charm is unfailing, though some
have diagnosed snobbery as well. Certainly
he is not an easy case to judge. Perhaps one
key to his character is ambition. He is am
bilious, not so much for Folke Bernadotte, as
for his country, whose status and prestige as
q neutral he works to see fortified and extended.
(The Observer Foreign News service)
Evening star., 1948-07-01
BoIoncing Accounts
4 il Hfe confessed

Lite reviewed is life confessed
As ,oorking out for our otcn best.
You are forgiven, enemy.
For tohat you are or could not De,
You are applauded, cruel fate,
That shoped a profit at any rdtel
And old possessions hare lost
They are trell gone at any cost.
With oh, hoU little sense tce borroso
Memories to ndorn a sorrotc!
But I hare kept them tuith me stu
70 aceep little ,uhen / toiu;;
The tears that from our nature stem 81
Demand cause to sanction them,
our grievances could be crossed out,
But Grief tcants something to grteue nbot
MARGERY MANSFIELD.
Evening star., 1948-07-01

lieve the hoax-even after Hull had con-
fessed. The giant was carried from city to
city throughout the United States, and
wherever it was shown the public re-
sponded.
Now at Cooperstown the celebrated
statue is to rest from its travels. 1t Is
far more sure of immortality than its
creator and sponsor. Citizens of ages yet
to dawn may prefer to accept the joke as
truly genuine and the prankster as
mythical
Evening star., 1948-07-01

pre- cipitate d
great events or
moulded them;
but great events
have q way OF
seeking him out
and making him
their witness.
In the spring
of 1945 he flew
to Berlin on a
Red Cross mis-
sion and few
back with-much
to his astoniSh-
ment - Hmm
ler's offer OF
western capitu-
lation in his
pocket. He felt,