Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1940, Page 9

Navy Yard Workers At Philadelphia Pass World War Peak Extraordinary Precaution Is Taken for Launching Of Washington Saturday By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, May 27.—The nolses of construction ring through the Philadelphia Navy Yard today as never before—tuned to the na- tional resolve that the noises of de- struction shall not cross the Atlan- te. Here on League Island 15,000 welders, eteelworkers and other laborers are putting together key units in the Nation’s expanded defense system— powerful ships of war to keep the country at peace with a navy “sec- ond to none.” ‘The number of civilian shipbuild- ers already is 2,000 larger than the Navy Yard’s World War peak and officials expect to hire about 3,000 more men to speed up current and future production. Work Is Stepped Up. On orders from Washington, more than 9,000 of these civillan workers stepped up their work today from 40 to 48 hours—and at time-and-a- half pay for the extra hours. Charles George of the Marine and Bhipbuilding Workers’ Union pre- dicted 3,000 workers in the Navy Yard aircraft factory also would go on the longer work week within several days and get the same over- . time wage concessions. Climaxing the yard's greatest un- dertaking, the 35,000-ton battleship ‘Washington will be launched Satur- day amaid the strictest precautions since 1917. The Navy rates this $65,000,000 floating fortress and a sister ship, the North Carolina, to be launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard June 13, the most powerful units of the fleet. River Will Be Closed. When the Washington, first bat- tleship addition to America's sea defenses since 1921, slides down the ways, the Delaware River will be closed to shipping for 2 miles up the down stream and New Jersey Btate police will patrol the shore opposite the Navy Yard in force. The Navy Yard’s next big project will be construction of the heavy battleship New Jersey. In addi- tion, officials expect the local yard to be assigned construction of at least two 45,000-ton “super” battle- ships. Building Two Destroyers. The destroyers Ryan and Buck and several smaller naval vessels also are under construction here and 32 World War destroyers nrel being recommissioned. The $1,473,756,728 naval appropria- tions bill passed by the Senate last week allocates $3,790,000 to the|. REAL SEVERE CASES OF ITCHY, BLOTCHY SKIN TROUBLES Here’s “Extra Strong™ Helpl No matter what {lwn tried withowd- success for those humiliating pimples, .blemishes due to external cause—here's @ marvelously effective doctor’s for- mula—] oweflnll -oothm: EXTRA STRENGTH ZE! tested and proven ~—which quickly nlxave- itching soreness and starts right in to help Nature pro« mote FAST healin; 80 yelrl eonunlwul success! First trial of EXTRA STRENGTE ZEMO convinces! Any drug store. Coca-Cola, — electricians, boilermakers, |- LOSANGELES.—HOMEWARD BOUND—Mary Louise Sheffer, 11-year-old Australian girl, who traveled half way around the world for an operation for a mysterious brain affliction, is shown as she sailed for home last night in high spirits, thanks to the skillful tech- nique of a Boston surgeon. When Australian doctors . could not diagnose the girl's condition her father took her to Boston, where a successful operation was performed. —A. P. Wirephoto. Philadelphia Navy Yard and assures a large-scale expansion program. Projects include: Extension of two shipways for construction of 45,000~ ton battleships and replacement of two 40-ton cranes with 50-tonners, $1,825,000; new pier, $650,000; im- gsrggemenu to piers and quay walls, Firemen to Lecture Australia has a plan for sending city firemen to give lectures on fighting bush fires in the thickly wooded parts of the country. JUNE 2 IN The Sunday Htar ice-cold in familiar red coolers, — is around the corner from anywhere. Simply because millions wel- come the pause that refreshes with ice-cold Coca-Cola. They like the clean, pleas- ing taste of this drink familiar to all. And they like, too, the refreshed fecling that follows its tingling goodness. THE PAUSE THAT THE ' EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.,- MONDAY, Four House Members Win Renomination in North Carolina Representative Burgin Must Enter Runoff With Deane of Rockingham By the Associated Press. CHARLOTTE, N. C, May 27— Four of the five members of Con- gress who had opposition were re- turned to office in Saturday’s Dem- ocratic primary. The other, Rep- resentative Burgin of the 8th dis- trict, will have to enter a runoff with C. B. Deane of Rockingham. Two of the incumbents led Town- sendites by overwhelming majorities. The Democratic nomination is equivalent to election. With only a few precincts missing Representative Burgin had ll,flfi votes to Mr. Deane’s 14,918. Three other candidates in the race polled about 8,000 votes among them, Mr, Burgin was nominated over Mr. Deane two years ago after s long controversy before the State Elec- tions Board and the courts. Representative Barden, in the 3d district, and Representative Weaver, in the 1lth, were renominated. Each had two opponents, including a Townsendite. In the 6th Repre- sentative Durham had a safe lead over three opponents. Representa- tive Cooley won easily in the 4th. The high men in the seven-man race for Governor were J, M. Broughton, Raleigh lawyer, and Lt. Gov. W. P. Horton of Pittsboro, They will enter a runoff primary June 22. With 1,791 of 1913 pre- cincts reported Mr. Broughton had 141,700 votes, Mr. Horton, 101,878, Britain has more woman cyclists than ever before. | ELSIE, e soron cow, savs, HERE'S THE LATEST 1.C.C* DECISION-MY COCKTAIL SPREADS ARE GRAND! 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Dance, National Art ‘School -m- dents, Wsshlncum Hotel, 9:30 p.m. Convention, American Industrial Bankers’ Assoclation, Wardman Park Hotel, all day. TOMORROW. Breakfast, Early Birds, Willard Hotel, 8 am. Meeting, Board of Lady Managers, ?luullty Hospital, Willard Hotel, am. Natives, Luncheon, Dartmouth Club, An- apolis Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Luncheon, Columbia Heights Busi~ ness Men's Association, 12:15 pm. Luncheon, Institute of Electrical Contractors, Carlton Hotel, 12 30 pm. Luncheon. Master Plumbers, Houl 2400, 12:30 pm. Luncheon, Phi Kappa Psi, Lafay- ette Hotel, 12:30 p.m, Luncheon, Pi Kapps Alphs Fra- ternity, R-llellh Hotel, 12:30 pm. Luncheon, Building and Loan League, Raleigh Hotel, 12:30 pm. Luncheon, Washington Real Es- tate Board, Mayflower Hotel, 12:30 m, Luncheon, Civitan Club, May- flower Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Luncheon, Optimist Club, llly- flower Hotel, 12:30 pn. Buffet luncheon, Women’s Na- tional Press Club, Willard Hotel, 1 pm. Meeting, Women’s Bar Associa- tion, Mayflower Hotel, 4:45 p.m. Meeting, chlmknda Club, May- flower Hotel, 7:30 pm. Meeting, Kappa Gamma Sorority, Raleigh Hotel, 7:30 p.m. Meeting, Collzcum Club, Branch REDUCE THE IRENE RICH WAY WELCH'S GRAPE JUICE LANG’S SWEET-MIX PICKLES SUNKIST CALIFORNIA SEEDLESS E s du ORANGES dav SUNKIST LEMONS Hard—Ripe FLORIDA TOMATOES Z Ibs. 25c Ige. size 25° FANCY LIMA BEANS Z Ibs. ‘|9c Gerber’s Baby Food STROAKINED JUNIOR 6 3--20¢ SHREEDED RALSTON __9 ;i.. 25¢ PEPSI-COLA 25 CONTENTS Sholl’s Cafe, | 5, P 23 MAY 27, 1940 8. P. A, Thomson Community Center, 8 pm. Dinner, Osteopathic Association, m;’t:ll “2:00 7:30 pm. party, Federal Bridge League, Wardman Park Hotel, 8 pm. Dinner, Soclety of the 1st Divi- slon, A. E. P, Lafayette Hotel, 8 pm. Meeting, Columbia Historical.So- clety, Mayflower Hotel, 8 pm. Card party, Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Willard Hotel, 8 pm, Meeting, A. P. L. Insurance Agents, Annapolis Hotel, 8:30 pm. Convention, American Industrial Bankers Association, Wardman Park Hotel, all day. 'Keep Out,’ Says Jail Sign TRENTON, Mo. () —Several times a month, Trenton officers are called upon to explain to curious passersby that the sign on the city Jjail window doesn't mean exactly what it says. The sign says “Keep Out—This Means You.” It is aimed at loiterers who might want to talk to prisoners through the bars. Salted Peanuts CUT - RITE WAX PAPER 2 511 2 45 29¢ Start out right with a “Breakfast of Champions” WHEATIES 21¢ With Milk or Cream and Fruit A delicious Wilson pure meat produet, for breakfast, lunch, : ordinner. DEL MONTE BARTLETT EARS SIZE CAN CAMPFIRE MARSHMALLOWS UNTIL 21 15¢ These Prices Prevail Patronize Your Neighborhood Deal Sprinkling Can SPRAYER Vitamin B (. Insecticides and Fungus Sprays Will not siphon, no 23° movable nozzle drip cup neces- for spray or pour. sary. Holds % One-piece spout. ints. G grade Leakproof. f = e Tri-0 Gen o Arnold Sprayers Bethesda Paint & Hdwe. 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