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hendkkson’s POPULATION I 13,873 twenty-fifth year «A.vyiiirr A A A WAGES-HOURS BILL CONSIDERED SHELVED mutual assistance BY BRITAIN, FRANCE FRAMED IN LONDON Mighty Extente Forged To Keep Peace of Europe By Virtue of Its Own Strength SWEEPING PROGRAM PLANS COOPERATION Germany’s Drive for Expan sion As Protector of Ger man Minorities Everywhere Is Basis for Accord Reach ed; Crisis in Czechoslo vakia London, April 29. (AP)—The pre miers of Britain and France today concluded a vital two-day conference.* in which they forged a mighty entente designated to keep the peace of Eu rope !\v virtue of its own strength. in the two days of talks, the Bri tish and French premiers and foreign ministers devised the sweeping pro gram of cooperation to prepare now' adequate defenses against the day when war may come. Mindful of Nazi disturbance in Czechoslovakia, Germany’s drive for expansion as the protector of German minorities everywhere, and aware of the might of the German war machine the two leading democracies of Eu rope shaped an agreement which was everything but named a formal mu tual assistance pact. Today’s sessions were concerned primarily with the German minority agitation in Czechoslovakia and how to guard against its dangers to Eu ropean tranquility. There was further discussion, also of the Italian and German influence in Spain, withdrawal of foreign volun teers from the civil war, and when and how and under what circumstances to open talks with Germany on a gen eral European peace accord. The Anglo-French military coopera tion would concern itself mainly with cir and naval forces. Prime Minister Chamberlain and his foreign Minister Viscount Halifax covered the entire ground with French Premier Dnladicr and Foreign Min ister Bonnet. Tension In Mid-Europe Increasing Berlin, April 29.—(AP) —Tension in German-Czechoslovak relations was increased today by publication in Dor Angriff, organ of Propaganda Min ister Paul Goehhels, of a charge that Czechoslovak army officers had plot ted a monstrous attempt on the peace of Europe. Over a dispatch from Libcreck. Czechoslovakia, Der Angriff printei these headlines: “Frivolous Officers Plot in Praha; ‘German Putsch’ Planned for May 1; Criminal Attempt on European 1 ’eace.” The newspaper asserted that a group of officers of the Czechsolvak army belonging to the so-called wav party, had been preparing a plot which failed to materialize at the last, minute only tiecau.se of the watch (ConP-ued on Page Five) Good Increase This Year In Bank Assets Os State State Banks Off Little, But National Banks Much More I han Offset This; Individual Deposits Show Strik ing Increase in Report Issued Dully IHspntvh llnri-nn. In Sir %Valtcr Mold, <bdeigh, April 29.—North Carolina’s li:inl < assets, as of March 7, 1938, show *' l ;i substantial increase over assets " f the same banks-on March 31, 1937, Accord in jr to the “Abstract of Report Condition of All Banks,” just re- ( * hy Gurney P. Hood, commis sioner of banks. ■ !;,f e commercial banks (there are -Op of them) showed a decrease in •' 'ls of approximately three and a t,;il f million dollars, but the 43 na -1 banks in the State increased fl " lr resources more than five million ' 1 I n , giving a net increase for com -1 ial hanks of approximately a mil hf>n and a half. Inanwhile industrial banks continu unchecked increase in resour HimJmrson Batlit Dts&tirftl L Tn» E P on WIRE SERVICE OP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Arranged Talks > % |jf Here is a photo of John W. Hanes, SEC chief, who drew a pledge of co-operation from sixteen titans of business and finance, and a promise to fight shoulder to shoulder with the Administration against the de pression. A series of talks will take place. (Central Press) Drys Claim Statute Can Be Enforced Mitchell Gou nt y Cited; Referendum Barrage Laid Down Over State nnlly DlNiinfcli llnrrnii. In the Sir Walter Hotel. Raleigh, April 29.—Under cover of a “referendum’’ barrage, the United Dry Forces of North Carolina are making a sustained “grass-roots” attack on the liquor traffic —an offensive which they believe, will show that prohibi tion—really effective and workable prohibition—is not a dream, but a goal which can be realized. They have already gained a foot hold by drying up completely—-beer and wine being taboo along with hard liquor—two small western counties, Mitchell and Yancey, by legislative en actment which followed local action laying the ground work. They have driven every beer selling place hut one from Avery county and the coun ty commissioners are seriously con sidering refusal to issue a license to that one place. A campaign of education, organi zation and cooperation resulted in these prohibition advances, and the United Drys show every indication of carrying just that kind of a campaign into every section of the State. Public attention has been centered (Continued on Page Four.) ces, with a gain of nearly two and a half million dollars. The abstract shows that total re sources of .State banks, as of March 7, amounted to jf535|937,'0(56.13. Na tional bank resources were $114,714.- 000 00 giving a grand total for 308 commercial tanks of $440,651,056.13, against $439,048,156.02 a year ago (the call in 1937 was made March 31, while this year’s was on March 7). The Industrial bank resources of the State (33 banks and two branches) totalled $17,656,661.89 against $15,474,- 157.85 on March 31, 1937. Combing industrial with commercial (both state and national) bank re sources, the State’s total banking as sets were nearly halT a billion dol (Continued on Page Four.) O_NLY DAILY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA. Ford Arrives for Luncheon lltllF ****? fKPjf iHigL 4 ggsiimL^ | ?y' .- • Henry Ford (right), Big Industry’s No. 1 holdout against the New Deal, is accompanied through the Washington depot by Stationmaster W. H. Marks as Ford arrived to have luncheon and a private confab with President Roosevelt. (Central Press) CHINESE GEM IN SHANTUNG AREA While Japan Celebrates Emperor’s Birthday, His Soldiers Fight Indecisively JAPS ARE MEETING GREAT RESISTANCE Great Manpower of Chinese Army Again Most Import ant Factor as Fresh Regi ments Are Constantly Sent Against Tired, Weary Japanese Shanghai, April 29.—(AP) — While Japan celebrated Emperor Hirtito’s 37th hirday, his weary soldiers in south Shantung province continued an indecisive battle today which was boosting Chinese hopes of achieving a stalemate or repeating the Taierch wang victory. Neutral observers said Japanese were encountering stubborn resistance near Fihshien, Taierchwang and Tan c.heng, on a 30-mile front flung across the Yi river. The great man-power of the Chi nese army again was the most impor tant factor in the warfare as fresh regiments constantly were being sent against the tired Japanese, who had been fighting steadily nine days since the capture of Lini. Japanese were making progress on ly bv yards in their advance toward the Lunghai railway, east-west nerve center of the front in central China. They still had about ten miles to go to reach their objective. The advance was at such cost of men and munitions that foreign mili tary observers expressed doubt wheth- Continued on Page Five.) Insurgent Offensive Is Slowed Hendaye, France, April 29 (AP) — The government commanders on all sectors of eastern Spain declared to day the insurgents had abandoned their six-weeks-old offensive, but mili tary observers were skeptical of the sweeping nature of their claims. From Teruel, east of the Mediter ranean and from Tortosa north to the Pyrennes, insurgents were inactive. Neutral observers attributed the de lay, however, to rainstorms that swept insurgent aviation from the sky and bogged down motorized equipment, as much as to the strength of govern ment lines. The government said from the Py rennes to the Ebro river at Tortosa its militariamen made slight advances Continued on Pa ge Five.) HENDERSON, N. C., FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 29, 1938 RAILROAD JAM BIG FACTOR IN SLUMP Rail Labor Expert Gives Trouble As Overloading of Obligations By CHARI.ES P. STEWART Central Press Columnist Washington, April 29. —Budd L>. Mo- Killips of the staff of the standard railroad labor organizations’ news or gan, Labor, undoubtedly knows at least as much as to America’** trans portation problem as any individual in the country. Maybe he knows more than any other single individual. According to Budd, “while all of the railroads are now a little anemic from undernourishment due to the business decline, it is generally con ceded that they would be able to pull through nicely if they were not car rying around such a load of bond in terest obligations.” He adds that some of them arc sufferers from waterered stock also. In other words, they are trying to (Continued on Page Four.) POSTMASTER NAMES ARE GIVEN SENATE Washington, April 29 (AP) —Presi- dent Roosevelt sent to the Senate to day for confirmation the following postmaster nominations: North Carolina: Gatesville, Harry L. Ward; Greenville, Thomas T. Hol lingsworth; Plymouth, George W. Hardison; Swan Quarter, Louella Swindell; WSlliamston;, Leslie T. Fowdcn. Club Women Officers Os Year Named Wilmington, April 29 (AP)—Elec tion of officers to the three posts open this year, a luncheon conference on the American home, and on edu cation and an open forum on “Adult Education in Action,” marked today’s sessions here of the 36th annual con vention of the North Carolina Ftedera tion of Women’s Clubs. Mrs. D. B. Carroll, of Chapel Hill, was elected first vice-president; Mrs. P R. Rankin, of Mount GileacTT was re-named treasurer, anti Mrs. T. E. Browne, of Raleigh, was elected re cording secretary. Delegates chosen to represent the State Federation at the Kansas City convention next month of the Gen eral Federation include: Mrs. J. N. Britt, Lumherton; Mrs. John D. Rob inson, Wallace; Miss Ethel Parker, Gatesville. Alternates include: Mrs. J. O. McLelland, of Maxton. The convention received an invita tion from Raleigh to meet there next year. It was the only invitation re ceived, and, as is customary, selec tion of the convention site was left to the executive committee,. WEATHER FOR NORTH CAROLINA. Fair tonight and Saturday; cool er in north portion tonight and j northeast portion Saturday. Roosevelt Seeking To Obtain Changes In Social Security Wants Old Age Benefit Sys tem Liberalized and Ex tended Early As Possible BOARD IS ADVISED TO CONDUCT STUDY Report Is Asked by Time Next Congress Meets So Action May Be Taken at That Time; Says Op e ra tion of Act Shows It Is “Soundly Conceived” Washington, April 29.—(AF)—Pre sident Roosevelt asked the Social Se curity Board today to study methods of improving the social security act, including liberalization and extension of the old age benefit system. The President told a press confer ence he had written A. J. Altmyer. of the board, asking that the revised program -be put in shape for action at the next, session of Congress. Mr. Roosevelt said he requested the board to consider the quest ion of com mcncing old age benefit payments earlier than January 1, 1912, as now provided. The President also asked larger benefits for those ‘retiring in the next cw lays under he pension system, also larger benefits for widows and children. The President said successful op eration of the act showed it was “soundly conceived.” He also told reporters what he said on previous occasions, namely, that England for 25 years had been re gularly amending its social security law without any fuss, and was im proving it almost annually in the light of experience. Rail Lines Ask 15 Pet. Wage Cuts Chicago, April 29.—(AP) —The Asso- ( ciation of American Railroads adopt- ( ed today the resolution under the rail - ! way labor act to serve notice of a IS percent wage reduction, effective July 1 for all classes. The cut would represent a saving of $250,000,000 annually to member roads, the association said. In a memorandum, the association stated the wage cut was necessary 'because of loss of revenue and in creases in operating costs. Revenue losses the association laid to a decline in traffic, diversion of traffic to competing forms of trans portation, and inadequacy of the re cent freight rate raise allowed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Operating costs were higher, the memorandum said, because of advanc ed payrolls- caused by the 1937 wage increases and adjustments, costly and restrictive interpretation placed on working rules by a judgment board, particularly for employees in the trans portation group; legislative expenses accrued in opposing regulatory meas ures; tax expenses and the increase in materials and supplies costs. The memorandum said that in de termining the amount of the wage re- Continued on Page Two.) Two Negroes Executed At Penitentiary Both Convicted Os Crime of Criminal Assault; One Makes Confession Raleigh, April 29. —(AP)—The State executed two Negroes, Waddell Had ley, 22, and Sylvester Outlaw, 32, to day ,for criminally attacking white women. Hadley, prison officials said, con fessed this morning that he raped Miss Mittle Sessoms in Sampson coun ty, last year. Plans were changed at the last min ute and Hadley was executed first be (Continued on Four.) PUBLISH®n IVMRT AFTHKNOOH UXCHPT BUNDAY. Comptroller General? Rep. Lindsay C. Warren (above), ardent New Dealer, of North Caro lina, is reported the administra tion’s choice as Comptroller General of the United States, a 15-year-tcrm position. Warren was a co-leader in the ill-fated fight for the reorgani zation bill. (Central Press) ■PARTY MOVE” MIGHT MEAN THIRD ROOSEVELT TEI Action of John Lewis’ CIO Unions Also Speculated on in New Turn of Events GOV. LAFOLLETTE, OF WISCONSIN, LEADER Pledged to Goal of Insuring Freedom and Security for the People, “Definite, De cent Annual Income for All and Freedom of Con science.” Madison, Wis., April 29 (AP) —A new party pledged to the goals of insurging freedom and security for the people stood forth today upon the national political scene. The National Progressive Party of America, dedicated to those ideals, was offered to the nation last night by Philip LaFollette, governor of Wis consin, who widened a breach with President Roosevelt, junked political theories of other parties and set a (Continued nn Paee Five! Babsori Says New Spending Will Make Troubles Worse Inflation Is Worldwide Influence, With No Nation Hav ing Balanced Budget; Japan May Be First To Crack; Choice Between C haracter and Chaos BY ROGER W. BARSON, Copyright 1938, by Publishers Financial Bureau, Ine. Babson Park, Alass., April 29. —Not one major nation in the world today is paying its hills out of current earn ings. The governments of the six big powers are spending far more money than they are taking in from taxes. The resultant deficits are being met by public borrowing. This condition has been going on now for years and there is no end in sight. Moreover, the deficits for 1938 promise to be the biggest on record since the World War. Because of these astronomical shortages, I am convinced that cur rency inflation is a world-wide, not just a national, probability. The fact that public finances abroad are in such bad shape is overlooked by most people when considering in flation. If the pound, franc, mafrk, yen, and lira weaken to the crumbling 8 PAGES TODAY FIVE CENTS COPY ROLES COMMITTEE DECLINES TO GIVE PREFERRED STATUS House Says Action Virtual ly Means Death of Meas ure or the Present Congress MEASURE SUPPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT Three South Carolina Utili ties Companies Appeal to Supreme Court To Stop Construction Work On Santee-Cooper Water Pow er Project Washington, April 29 (AP) —The House Rules Committee, ignoring President Roosevelt’s insistence on enactment of wage-hour legislation at this session, refused today to grant the revised wage-hour bill right of way to the House floor. This action, which house leaders said virtually meant the death of the measure for this session ,came at the close of two days of hearings, during which the committee heard the bill de fended as necessary to halt a “vicious spiral of deflation,” and denounced as “arbitrary and capricious." The hill would have fixed minimum wages at 25 cents an hour for the first year, scaling up to 40 cents at the end of three years. Hours would start at 44 per week, and drop to 40 in two years. Chairman O’Connor, Democrat, New York, said the vote was eight to six against letting the bill reach the floor. Before the committee acted. Repre sentative Wood, Democrat, Missouri, told the committee the initial wage of 25 cents an hour would put 2,000,000 persons to work. Other developments: Three South Carolina utilities com panies appealed to the Supreme Court in their effort to halt construction of the Santee-Cooper hydro-electric and (Continued on Page Four.) Methodists Requested Tp Drop Unity Birmingham, Ala., April 29 (AP) —• Opponents of union between three major branches of American Metho dism today urged the quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, to shelve the propo sal, “to prevent destruction” of the Southern Church. B. W. Crouch, of Saluda, S. C., pre sented a memorial he said was signed by 18,000 Carolina Methodists oppos ing the merger, and said the petition “represented the real sentiment of a majority of Southern Methodists. He asked that the question be referred to the annual conferences, all but one of which have approved the plan. Miller Bell, Milledgeville, Ga., bank er, said the church was split in 1844 because the northern majority tried to force its racial views on the South, and warned that under the merger plan the South would have only 30 percent of the voting power. Bishop John Moore, chairman of the committee on church union, aUb- Continued on Page Five.) point they will carry down with then; the value of the dollar. Following tha .short period of improvement after tho devaluations of 1932 to 1934, the in ternational currency situation has al ready again become acute. Despite the sleight-of-hand tricks being play ed with national figures, somebody, 4omeday, must pay the Piper. When When the pay-off comes, there can be only one way out—lnflation. Spend Back Prosperity. The seriousness of our own situa tion is well-known. The President’s new program of gigantic outlays to “lick the recession” simply accents it. Few doubt that the accepted meth od of fighting hard times from now on will be to spend billions. But re member that it is far easier to turn the facuet on than it is to turn it off. Since this country committed itself to (Continued on Page Four.)
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