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A 5 BROOKLYN EAGLE, SUNDAY. HFfEMBER 31, 1939 U. S. Statesmen Washington's Idea Helps to Light Richmond Col. Ackerman, NeivC.

O. of 101st Asks More Equipment for Guard longer period between Richmond a lew industrial Beneficiaries, an Richmond, Dec. 30 (P) A idle monument to its visionary en gineers for many rears, but today it grandiose scheme conceived by George Washington for developing and Lynchburg, a distance oi no miles. Its original goal abandoned In 1881, the canal remained, except for Look to 1940 As Vital Year is serving other utilitarian New Commander Veteran Cavalryman Favors U. S.

Swing To Preparedness a waterway across two ranges of mountains to link the Chesapeake and Ohio River frontier is helping today to light the streets of Richmond and to furnish power for several of the city's Industries. The gigantic undertaking, which Officer Who Rose From Ranks Sees Victory for Allies were 103 cavalry divisions, with 7,000 men to a division, he pointed out. Powerful World Forces to Test Foreign Policies The city of Richmond utilizes En flow of the canal for generation 'of power at two plants, part of which is utilized In pumping the city' water supply from river reservoir and the rest for current for a part of the city street lighting and public buildings. The Virginia Electric and Power Company is building a new plant, to be completed next March, to utilize the waste flow. This plant, with an output of 2,100 kilowatts, will take water from the canal and drop it back approximately 46 feet into the river proper.

The Tredegar Iron Works, which manufactured Confederate cannon balls during the Civil War, and the Albemarle Paper Manufacturing Company also obtain power from the canal. That lilting little ditty which goes "horses, horses, crazy over horses" might be the theme song of the 101st Cavalry Regiment, CoL Gilbert if carried through would have pro A division of cavalry, to be composed of the brigade in New York and some cavalry troops in New divorced the Mrs. Armstrong, whom he married Dec. 11, 1936, at Yuma, and Mrs. Claire Armstrong divorced John Scott Armstrong, known in New York and Hollywood as "Rolf" Armstrong.

The actor charged cruelty and desertion In obtaining his decree. The bride-to-be charged "Rolf" Armstrong deserted her July 15, 1938. She married "Rolf" Armstrong Oct. 3, 1919, at Long Island City, New York. The couple will be married at the ranch of Earl Cowley, British nobleman who resided in Nevada for several years.

Robert Armstrong, Actor, Divorces Mate to Remarry Reno, Dec. 30 (U.R) Robert Armstrong, movie actor, today divorced Gladys Du Bols Armstrong and announced that he will marry Mrs. Claire Louise Armtsrong of New York and Reno tomorrow night. In double divorce proceedings conducted simultaneously in Reno's two divorce court departments, the actor E. Ackerman commanding, for that is the way they feel come what Jersey, Massachusetts and Connect! may in the form of motorized equip Washington, Dec.

30 On the threshold of a new decade, American tatesmen looked ahead today to times which may prove to be the oast vital In the lonff history of thla mentat the armory at 1579 Bed vided an inland waterway some 400 miles long, was first investigated by Washington as a young engineer and was partly completed between 1785 and 1860. For 21 years it enabled packet boats to travel up the James River and Kanawha Canal for a distance of 197.5 miles above Richmond, the present farthest navigable point, and for a ford Ave. And Colonel Ackerman, who has cut and which will be known as the 21st Cavalry Division, will be in operation in a couple of months and comprise about 3,000 men, Colonel Ackerman said. Four divisions of cavalry are being formed by the National Guard throughout the nation. been a soldier since 1914 and was sworn In as full colonel two weeks ago, has his own Ideas about the European war and does not hesitate ha said.

Colonel Ackerman finds the In to voice them. The colonel has worked his way republic's relations with other countries. Powerful world forces, unchained in the past decade, will test the Government's foreign policies. An observer may hazard these predictions: li Despite the European war, a large patr of American attention ABRAHAMS crease In the training period for soldiers in the New York National up through the ranks and was made commanding officer of the 101st, one of the two regiments in the New Guard "helpful and a good improve ment." The National Guard also FULTON ST. AT HOYT so needs new and proper equipment, he York National Guard's Brigade of Cavalry, to succeed the late Col.

said. James R. Howlett, who died in Oc 8 i-J tober. He has been acting colonel will be turned toward the Far East, where a fork In the road since his predecessor was taken ill Colonel Ackerman cited these needs as guns particularly the new Garand rifle and heavy machine guns of the 50-caliber type, used last April. Sale starts 9:30 Tuesday! SEES ALLIES VICTORIOUS During an interview at his home, against tanks and armored vehicles.

SCOUT CARS NEEDED 00 clarkson Ave, the colonel talked of the things of war; had praise for "We need scout cars also. These are equipped with machine guns and a two-way radio. We have only one such car and we ought to have the French fleet, criticism for the Russian and German army staffs and predicted that the Allies would "eventually win out." eight. There is a need also for mo CD torcycles, of which we have none at Colonel Ackerman is strongly in CoL Gilbert E. Ackerman New commanding officer of the 101st Cavalry Regiment, whoce armory is at 1579 Bedford Ave.

seems approaching. A longstanding treaty of commerce between Japan and the United States ceases to exist next month, and two roads open up: one toward fundamental settlement of problems In the Orient, the other toward an explosive worsening of relations. t-If the war In Europe is not protracted, American abstention, buttressed by the neutrality act, is probable, but the sympathy of the Administration for the Allied cause will be manifest. The vast defense program will require large appropriations, extending probably throughout the first half of the new decade. favor of the Government's emergency preparedness program.

Recalling his World War experience, he declared that in 1917 our principal deficiency was in the handling of large groups of men. The pending Southern maneuvers will give much needed training to officers who command large bodies of troops, he said. The French, who are noted for being soldiers, are today doing good work with their navy," he observed. "The English and French armies are in good shape. They have had the advantage of four months of training.

"Of course it is second nature to a German to be a soldier. But the Germans are so methodical In training that because of it they lose in 'In the World War we had to get this experience after we got over there," Colonel Ackerman said. "In 1917 the regular army was very QDur largest order in 3 years! GREAT PURCHASE SAVES YOU $13 TO $22 ON FINE STEARNS FOSTER INNER SPRING MATTRESSES small and scattered. The National initiative," he said. all," the colonel said.

Like his predecessor, the late Colonel Howlett, the new commanding officer of the 101st Cavalry Regiment is Intensely interested in horses. He told of the breeding of thoroughbred horses that goes on at the regiment's Huntington farm and said that the officers' chargers have all been "bred by ourselves." The Government furnishes the "coldblooded type, not so refined," he said. A new Interest and new enthusiasm are being developed among the men of the regiment by thi policy of "more individual riding for the average soldier." The old horses and not so serviceable ones are being weeded out," the colonel said. NEW CLUB STARTED An ex-members cavalry club has been started and members ride every Wednesday night at the Bedford Ave. armory, which has the "third largest ring in the country." Riders in the ring can number as many as 75 at a time, Colonel Ackerman said.

The colonel said one of the "biggest changes" is in the polo. Young Guard was small and poorly equipped. Now several divisions will be made ready for active service at "My guess is that the Allies will eventually win out. The British once and thoroughly trained through and French appear to be getting the the Southern maneuvers. We have never had that before." advantage now." URGES PREPAREDNESS Colonel Ackerman believes that this nation's involvement in the war CAN DO THOROUGH JOB "I know how long it takes," he added.

"By starting now, in prepa can be avoided, but he emphasized the Importance of "being prepared for emergency." ration of the initial protective force, we can do the job carefully and really get in readiness a body of men of reasonable size that will be "We should thoroughly equip our army and train it in larger units. We are really beginning to do that now," he said. of some force. CAPITOL BATTLE SEEN 4 Congressional battles will develop over the trade agreements program and possibly over European immigration. (The longer the European was lasts the closer will become the ties among the Western Hemisphere republics.

The United States may be counted upon for further plans to strengthen collaboration with the Latin-American nations. The United States Government will display great interest in the terms of European peace and may have some suggestions of its own to make when the moment seems opportune. No great crisis in foreign affairs Occurred in the past decade so far as the United States was concerned, but a whole series of dramatic developments abroad served to crystallize America's attitude toward the rest of the world. This decade saw three wars in Europe, one in Africa, two in Asia and one in Bouth America, and all had their repercussions here. A decade which opened with the United States agreeing to disarmament at the London Naval Conference of 1930 closes with President 'And the army needs more guns.

The purging of the Russian Army of its old and experienced officers One big need is anti-aircraft guns and machine guns, both heavy and light. Likewise, motor equipment. Although the army's great lack today is equipment, we are much bet-' er men are being taught to ride polo ter prepared than in the World War." Colonel Ackerman, while he praised the American soldier for his and their replacement by new men has had its effect, Colonel Ackerman pointed out in considering the gallant defejise of the Finnish people against the Red Invaders. He found the Finland terrain favorable for defense and the cold weather helpful; likewise, the higher morale of the Finns as compared with that of the Russians. "The Russians may be stopped now.

Certainly the smaller countries have been given more courage by events in Finland. The Russians picked a tough spot; it couldn't spirit, believes he is not as disciplined as the European soldier. "The American Army is notea ror style. On Jan. 6 the Indoor polo season begins and each Saturday from then until early April there's to be two games and exhibition jumping.

In both the regular army and the National Guard "a very high type of soldier" Is found, Colonel Ackerman said. Colonel Ackerman Is a native cf Brooklyn and has always lived here. He is a broker and the head of the investment department of Dyer, Hudson at 61 Broadway, Manhattan. Colonel Ackerman's wife, the former Florence Garglulo, was educated abroad, where she specialized in Its spirit The American soldier is high-spirited; he knows how to fight; he knows what teamwork means. When he sets out to do a thing he does It," said the officer.

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Many events account Is what wins wars the decision of the high command. The Russians made a big mistake," the colonel lor the contrast. RELATIONS WITH REICH said. UPHOLDS CAVALRY To begin with Europe when the decade opened our relation with music. The couple have no children.

The 101st Cavalry Regiment com prises the old Squadron A. at Madi "There's a mistaken idea that PRAISES U. 8. SOLDIER "The average American soldier is far above the European in intelligence and athletic ability. Most of the men enlisting in the regular army today are high school graduates.

In fact, there is a high standard in the army today, more so than formerly." Colonel Ackerman said that the big surprise of the present world war Is what the French are doing with their navy, which was "never thought to be high class." there may not be much cavalry Social-Democrat Germany were excellent. The last of the huge American loans was just being made. son Ave. and 94th Manhattan, work done In modern warfare," where there are three troops, and the The decade closes with relations main headquarters outfit on Bed Colonel Ackerman continued, calling attention to the good work being done by cavalry units on the partly broken, in that neither na ford which was originally Troop then Squadron and now tion keeps an Ambassador in the western front even at this stage of capital of the other. the game.

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Clark and Maria Gable long had been estranged and when she went "The origin of recent attacks on Hollywood, Dec. 30 (IP) It's been another good year for the preachers and the lawyers. But, both In names and numbers, marriage has outweighed divoroe labor is not hard to find. It is arms embargo was liminated in the i third. The principles were that goods should not be carried to belligerents in American ships; that warring nations must take title to goods before taking them out of to Las Vagas, no one was sur- nrised.

Three weeks after her ai a poker-playing, whisky-drinking, vorce, Gable and Miss Lombard during 1939 in the movie capital evil old man whose name is John slipped away to Kingman, Ariz. An elopement, too, was the wed N. Garner." John L. Lewis, C. I.

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"I am a German, Mr. Daladier. debtors were paying, albeit reluc-, tantly, on the $12,000,000,000 owed us. As the '40s begin only one debtor (Finland) is paying in full, one other, Hungary, is making token payments after offering a settle ment, and a third, Rumania, has proposed a settlement. Congress, i reacting to widespread default, has forbidden further loans to governments failing to pay their debts.

The European war may mean the end of all hope that the debts ever will be paid. PACT STILL IN EFFECT In the meantime, after the United States, Britain and France had devalued their currencies, they en- tered into an agreement to stabilize them. This pact, backed by huge stabilization funds, is still in effect and has survived two further de-, valuations of the French franc. When the decade was bom, lmml-l gration was down to a record low, far below the quota allowed by the immigration act of 1924. In fact, thousands of persons, disillusioned by the crisis paralyzing the United 6tates, were returning to Europe.

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an Improvement!" Delancey Smith, bricklayer who objected to Red Hook Housing Project because he had to move. "The World of Today does not seem to be a very easy place to live, either for an individual or for a nation. It might perhaps be thought that all the modern means of communication would bring human beings close together, make them understand each other better and make them live in peace with everyone." Crown Prince Olav of Norway at opening of Norwegian Pavilion, World's Fair, May 1. ahead to enjoy the city with the sky the limit" Mayor LaGuardia to Navy's Atlantic Fleet visiting city for World's Fair, May 1. "Be thankful that we live in a "It is manifest that acts of wan ton lawlessness and of arbitrary ciuntry where we may be happy." force are threatening world peace and the very structure of civilization." Under-Secretary Welles on persecution, the spread of war clouds, some economic improvement In the United States and the work of assistance to political refugees started by President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull induced the current to turn again toward this country.

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He has created a Frankenstein monster which marches on." William Patrick Hitler, nephew of Nazi leader, March 30. "England should give Nassau and Bermuda to the United States in payment of her war debt We could get back all the Americans, who have gone there to dodge taxes." "I remember once a man who moved out of our neighborhood came back to visit He said that the trouble with the place was there weren't any improvements. "Yes. land. But In 1938 the majority of all our quota immigrants came from Germany, and 95 percent of them were.

Jews. FUNERAL tAJ" DIRECTORS we've had improvements," I toldi him. "Where? I dont see any," he rrm.m WHEN OUT OF TOWN REGISTER FROM BROOKLYN said to me. "Is that so," I said. I1L)5LI Dl, "well, the day you moved out mhiiasu m.

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