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Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1938
Page
3
In a Washington dispatch the Irish War Veterans denounce bombing of civilian populations. They urge international action to outlaw aerial attacks on noncombatants, aligning with other veterans groups in calling for restraint and treaties to protect civilians.
Moses Bird Jr. was inducted into the hall of fame today after qualifying as the only young contestant who climbed an apple tree on someone else’s property. He suffered injuries when he fell from the tree. Bird, a caddy, was ordered by the caddy master to climb the tree and assist.
A community box social fundraiser is planned at the church with a free night of activities. Organizers invite residents to attend, enjoy bidding on boxes, and support local parish projects. Proceeds benefit church programs and community outreach.
A British naval commander-turned-author argues air bombing is ghastly and ineffective and opposes a congress to outlaw war charities. He cites Rome’s peace moves and urges ending air strike violence, calling for stronger steps to end aerial bombardment.
Senator Millard Tydings of Maryland, chairman of the Senate committees on Territories and Naval Affairs, writes for The Journal urging an end to barbarous war practices. He condemns the killing and mistreatment of noncombatants and argues civilians must be shielded from combat by international accord. He warns that modern warfare endangers women and children behind lines and calls for prohibitions on using civilians as soldiers.
In Hollywood on February 17, Alice Draper sues Clyde Cook alleging exposure of confidential materials. Draper claims Cook concealed digepads and other items, prompting a cross complaint amid ongoing court action.
Center Hearst's suggestion that an international congress be called to outlaw modern war is worthy of careful consideration. Senator George L Bersy of Tea Messes says the plan is right and condemns the bombardment of innocent civilians in China and Spain. Robert Reynolds worries about killing civilians and wonders what can be done, including a new world code of war, while noting some nations may not follow it.
Special to The Journal reports Liam Randolph Hearst urged reducing war horror. President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion condemns war under all circumstances and supports Hearst’s proposal. She predicts the auxili will adopt a similar stance at the upcoming American convention in September.
Two aviators Antoine des Baint-Exupers and Andre Frevot were treated after their planes crashed at Aurora Field while attempting takeoff en route from Montreal to Butnss on a goodwill mission for the French government. Physicians said the airframe would recover.
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