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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27
WOUNDED degree Undetermined
CorporaIs;

WOONDEO lDegree Ondeternined.)
CorporaIs:
William II. Hayes, Pottsville Pa;
Geo. A. Berdanier. Frackville, Pa: r.
H. Proctor, Paris, Texas
Wasoners:
John A. Knass. Schuylkill, Pa; Eu-
gene Reuter-, Philadelphia, Pa.
Privates:
Walter Belkow, Newark, N j.;
Merle L. Beers, Dayton, Pa; Edwin
J. Buzard, Spokane. Wacm.; Samuel
Cruciani, Au1tman, Pa; John j. Doyle,
Ernest. Pa: Walter D. Giffen, volan,
Pa; VIM. J. Gregort, WATERFOWL NJ
Y; Charles Haines, Shamokin, Pa;
Henry U. Hegblom, Hoquiam, Wash /:
John N. Hilliard, Prospect, Pa: Dali
phon Jacobs, Trenton, Pa; Milford D.
Klahr, Schuydkill aven. Pa; Henry w.
Kramer. Boonville, KY; Patrick J..
Masso, Fairview, N. j.; Arson Moore,
Stanton. Pa; Dwight J. Murray, Elma,
Wash; Frank Newmeister, Cincinnati,
Ohio; Leroy Olson, Taunton, Mass;
Harry E. Reber. Schuylkill Haven. Pa:
Frank Ross, New Castle, Pa; Henry
G. Silvertson, Brooklyn, N Y; Joseph
r. Smith, Conshohocken, Pa; Lewis
w. Tanner, Montpelier. Idaho; Peter.
Tomas, Chester, Pa; Eugene Tumlin-
son, Bishop, Texas; Harry G. Weber,
Philadelphia, Pa; Leroy weigle.
Weiglestown, Pa: Harry A. Wing.
Beaverton, n. Y; Harry Benjamin
Deaven, Pine Grove. Pa: Ira Deemer,
Apollo, Pa; Clarence E. Gosser, Leech-
burg, Pa; Charles /. Sands, Jersey
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Going to sleep in a place too public
cost Robert Robinson, colored, sff3.
He had that much when he retired
for the night, and when he awoke 1t
was gone He reported his loss to
the police.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING
IN ACTION, NOW REPORTED
KILLED IN ACTION
The Five-Pointed Star. :

Lieut.. John McGavock Order, Osceo-
la, Ark.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27
DON'T GIVE A PICNIC
FOR ALL THE INSECTS

Get the free drying book the Ma
tional War Garden Commission of
Washington will send for a two
cent stamp for postage, and learn all
about drying.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Want to Sell Something?
Try a Journal Want AID.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27
DIED OF WOUNDS
CornoraiS.

Henry P. Barnett, Mount Vernon.
Ala; Harry L. Lange. Horison, Wis.
Prvates:
Elmer Cook. Oceana, w "; VIM.
]. Gravell Little Falls, Mimi; Ber-
nard H. Huschke. Payette, Idaho; Jud-
SON Ellsworth Ingram, Houghton,
Mich; Earl Adelbert Lemont, DeSmet,
S. d.; Andrew B. Lindsay, st. Lynn,
Mass; Henry Lipsitz, Grand Rapids.
Wis; Clyde L. Lyle, Shamokin. Pa. /;
James Emanuel Mcintyre, Punxsutaw-
ney, Pa; Hubert Mcnamara. Gaze
novia, Wis: John NJ. Morrison, Pitts
field, Mass: Clyde w. Munsinger, Ta-
Dor, Iowa; Allen Bernard Pinkston, st.
Louis, Mich; Joseph Peter Rooney,
Rochester, n. Y; Berthold c. Sch
wantz, Manitowoc. Wis; Grover Sui
Ivan, Pryor, Okla; Jozef Wesolowski.
Chicago, ILL.,; Joseph J. Witzel, Chicago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

An unknown negro committed suicide
yesterday afternoon by jumping from
the rock pile on railroad wharf. \
man giving his name as Quina saw the
negro take the fatal leap. The
suicide never came up, and Quina re-
covered his hat and took it to the po-
lice station.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Francis Shields, white woman who
came here yesterday from Jacksonville.
was found guilty yesterday OF vag-
rancy and was sentenced to three
months in jail The sentence was sus-
pended on payment of the costs OF
the case and her promise to leave the
state and never return.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27
DIED OF DISEASE.
Dr;>tz$ae.

Privates:
William o. Eller, Atlanta. Ind; c.
A. Goudie, Lisbon, n. H.; Harvey w.
Redmond, Post. Texas.
DIED OF AEROPLANE ACCIDENT.
Lieut.. Charles l.. Watkins, Great
Falls, Mont.
DIED FROM ACCIDENT e. OTHER
CAUSES.
Capt. Alexander NJ. Elicit, Chilli
cothe, Mo.
Lieut.. Arthur r. Harris, Louisville,
KY.
Privates.
William NICK. Fleming, Harringtn.
Del; Charlie I. Knott, Dickson. Tenn.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Deputy Sheriff Tarrants has returned
from Arcadia Fla, with Ernest Ed
wards, colored. wanted here on !
charge of larceny.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Love Todd, little colored by, was
arrested Yesterday in connection with
the disappearance Of SIC from the cash
register of store conducted at the
corner of Government and Alcaniz
streets by a Greek Todd denied that
he got all the money, the police say,
and declared that two others got all
the rest. Todd will stay with the pro-
baton officer until the two others"
are caught.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

A shooting iron in the hands OF a
Mrs. Scott who lives on East Ger
vantes street, buffed a squad OF po-
licemen. summoned there on hurry
call and Captain Harper was forced
to go to the rescue. He arrested the
lady lone handed and locked her NJ
in a cell 1t is understood that she
will be placed in a local hospital. Her
relations are said to live in Baldwin
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Edward E. nonahue, a West Hill
youth. was arrested by Ofllcer Kelley
Yesterday afternoon on charge OF
driving an automobile recklessly.
Stamford Davis. colored, who was
arrested Sunday by Officer Harper on
complaint of Lizzie VIM. who charge |
that he attempted to carve" her. was
found guilty yesterday by Judge
Morey and fined SIS and costs. which
be maid
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Norman Pritchett colorcd. living in
the vicinity of Gadsden and Guile
marde street. was not afraid to shoot
a man. but when il came to gazing
upon his victim he lost his nerve and
phoned to the police 70 come out and
do the Ii oking for him. The notice
hurried out in response to his call. but
found nothing at all. Pritchett the
police say. told them that he shot at
something in his backyard. and being
a good shot naturally supposed that
the remains would be there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-27

Charged with the larceny of ham
bacon and lard, a serious offense in
these time of high prices, from the To-
cal plant of Swift & Co, John Henry
colored is under arrest. He was picked
up by the police and turned over to
Deputy Sheriffs Marble and Tarrants.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
Americans Repulsc German Raiders.

Paris, July Gan attempt by the Germans to raid
the American in the Vosges mountains broke down.
rhe French office reported today. Detachments OF
French troops penetrated the German lines in Cham
pagne and in the Ramene sectors taking prisoners
An attempted coup by the Germans in Chaume wood fail
ed The Germans made attempt also to raid an Amer
lean position at Xivray the Toul front, but re-
PEELED.
American Airmen Win Against Odds.
With the American Army in France, July 6--Dur-
ing the air fighting Friday the Marine front, one
American plane overcame three Germans, driving them
back behind their own lines Another American at
tackled by two Albatrosses. The American gamey
tnued his reconnaissance mission meanwhile fighting the
boches one of whom to dive earhward Through
ed the German front with gas porjecties.
German Artillery Is Very Active.
London July 6.-The German artillery developed
great activity durin gthe night in the sector OF vers
Bretonneau and in the Ancre valley the Pcardy 'front.'
the war office announced today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
HELP FIREMEN TO
FILL CERTIFICATE
Dr.. McSherry and Former May
or Caskey Each Contribute.

The prize won by the local fire.
men at the convention In Waynes-
boro IL on display in the window Of
l.. Lyle Bentz. There were 10 emp
ty places ON the w, s. s. certificate,
but two of these have been fled out
by DR. J w. McSherry and w. r..
Caskey. The boys feel that az they
have done their share toward the
Improvement OF the fire company
and believe that some Of the people
OF Martinsburg could show their
appreciation by helping to fiji tho
entire card OF 20 w. S. S. The chow
ing made by our firemen in Waynes.
boro is very creditable to the town
and their company Captain W.. r..
Caskey and Lieut.. Harry Thomas
could not attend on account Of bus
mess but the boys Were abbey han,
died by the president Of the local
company. A. M. Staubly with c. W.
Wintermoyer as Lieutenant. How
we'll they accomplished this ~ shown
by the prize on display.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
INSURANCE FIRMS
PAY STATE BIG FEES
State Auditor Makes Report Of
Fees For Fiscal Year.

Fire and life insurance companies
doing business in West Virginia
paid over quarter OF million dol
hrs into the state treasury In H.
eense fees in the last fiscal year, ac-
cording to John S. Darst, state aud
itor, who also is administrator of
the insurance laws. There were 157
fire and marine insurance companies
doing business in the state and six
ty life insurance companies, includ-
ing two West Virginia concerns.
The fire insurance companies car
ried next risks amounting to $685.
651 1898; receivd net premiums Of
s4.217;649.89; and paid net losses Of
s2,157 ,052.70. Fourteen farmers mu-
tual concerns carried risks of $685..
000,332, collected in assessments
premiums and policy fees $10S,274.-
So; and paid s54 ,3662S in insupance.
Policies amounting to s47,3S7. 75S
were written by the sixty life insur-
ance companies in the state in the
year; premiums amounting to &c.
704 ,429.S0 were collected: and losses
paid were $1,62s,59s 26; while the
insurance in force at the end OF the
year was 1914 ,5O4.295.
| One assessment life insurance com
pany wrote $4,000 in policies; re-
ceived $S.545.os in premiums: paid
81 $4,000 Insurance in force.
Miscellaneous insurance compan-
les, five West Virginia concerns and
sixty-one of other states, premiums
received $1.491 ,453.s3 losses paid
1855 .2S3.15.
| Fraternal nsurance-West Virgin
ia societies. two; foreign societies,
forty-five; insurance written $16,.
2S1.18; losses incurred $500, 413.46;
insurance in force at end of the year
SGT ,374.O 55.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
100000 ADDED
T0THE W.s.s. FUND
HERE THIS WEEK
/, Campaign Made Substantial
Progress Past Few Days.
WILL CONTINUE WORK
FOR ONE MORE WEEK
Precinct Workers Urged to
Keep At Tasks Unit We Go
over the Top" In the Drive
For a Half Million.

The weeks work has netted In
results in round numbers 100000,
that amount in pledges having been
secured by officers and committee.
men in canvassing during this week,
making. in addition to the 100000
already secured. a total of 100000
of our allottment of 100000.
Under authority from the treasury
department. | therefore request and
direct all precinct officers and com.
mitteemen to continue their efforts
for one more week with the object
and purpose Of completing our al
lctment. Am precinct officers and
committeeman will keep careful rec.
ord of those who do not subscribe
and their reasons for so doing, as |
am required to report all such in
formation.
Berkeley county cannot afford TO
be a Stacker in this matter 1t Is,
therefore. essential that the remain
ing amount be promptly pledged.
This is the second extension Of
time granted for the completion of
this work. So every person should
make the greatest effort 10 complete
il within this time
GRAY SILVER,
Chairman w s. s Committee
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
AMERICANS READY FOR HUN DRIVE.
AT EVERY POINT ON BATTLE LINE
ALLIES s>RET7ER or HUNS
IN MANY LO>>AL OPERATIONS
INTERESTING ROCK
FROM the FILES FARM

Mr.. II. T. Files, Of near Jones
Spring exhibits curiosity in the
shape of natural limestone forma-
lion, ploughed UP on his farm recent
ly The rock weighs eight or nine
pounds, Il almost as large as mans
held and bears figures in miniature
suggesting q man, baby and the
head of a dog, all very distinct. The
rock is eream-colored. and is 95.d
per cent lime, with n small percent
age of magnesia. Mr. Files has a
large deposit OF the lime on his farm,
and is now engaged in mining it for
use on farming and orchard lands,
having ready market IN his neigh
borhood. He recently installed a pull
verizer to handle the lime, and will
get 1t out in large quantities..
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
Holding Conference to Decide
Upon Single Ticket.
FOUR CANDIDATES ARE.
TO BE NAMED TODAY
Proposition Is For Democrats
and Republicans to Split
Equally-Obiect Is To Elimi-
nate Politics In County.

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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
CONVICTION MISSING
SAID TO Be SIX men
tsy international News service)

Washington, July 6.-The list OF
missing from the United States ar.
my transport Coyingtan, formerly
the Hamburg-American liner Cincin.
natl. remained at six today. Navy
department. officials said that they
were convinced the missing men
were killed by The explosion of the
torpedo. which wrecked the engine
and boilerroom of the vessel. A
number Of the officers and crew OF
the liner were hurt, but all landed
win recover. officials say Although
no details were given out, there {
no doubt that The liner was a.tac'
ed off the French coast by subma
rine that did not come to the sur
face.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
CAR RAN ON SIDEWALK !
\ FINED 81 BY MAYOR


A young man of this city, name
withheld because it, was his first of
Yensa and he entered a plea of gull
ty, was cited by Officer Snyder to
appear before Mayor Tonkin this
morning for running his automobile
over the sidewalk at the Cumber.
land Valley passenger station May
or Tonkin assessed him 81. which
was paid. In imposing the fine. the
mayor stated that it was not the IN
tention of the city officials to be IN
reasonable in the enforcement OF the
traffice laws, but that it was highly
Desirable that autoists obey them IN
in spirit and letter. IN order to AVOID
accidents.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
FOR RENT - Desirable,
heated apartment in our
building on the Public
Square. Downey & Henson.
rs 1p 1t
NOTICE

POTOMAC LIGHT &
POWER CO.'S customers
are respectfully requested to
get in communication with
our solicitor and complaint
representative. MIR. OWEN
S. FISHER, who will give
prompt attention to any re-
quests, as it is our desire to
give the very best and eff
Client service and this can be
obtained only by your very
best cooperation.
THE POTOMAC LIGHT Il
POWER COMPANY.
v. st. c. M0nteith, Mgr.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06

Help Fight the War at
Home by working where all
material goes into the man
ufacture of munitions and
war industries. One hum
bred men wanted. Steady
work, excellent wages, spec
ial rates and bonus for diff
ferent jobs, and other con-
cessions. Bus service to
and from the quarry. Low
rents, splendid lunch room
at plant. Choicest jobs open
to first arrivals.
THE BLAIR LIMESTONE
COMPANY,
Both Phones. Martinsburg.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
TO TURN OFF, WATER
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Water superintendent Shaffer an
aounces that the water will be turn
ed Off in the city mains Sunday aft
ernoon from 2 to O'Clock, instead
OF on Monday as previously announc.
ed. Water-users are requested 10
make provision accordingly. The
turning off Of the water will be nee
essitated by some repairs TO the ma
chinery at the pumping-station,
which Superintendent Shaffer is
compelled to make at certain per
iods in order to keep the plant up
TO its usual high efficiency.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
MRS. JOHN BARTGiS IN
BALTIMORE HOSPITAL

MIS-. John T. Elrtgis. OF East King
street, has been removed to Johns
Hopkins hospital, In Baltimore, where
she will be operated upon. Mrs.
Bartgis has been in ill-health for
some time. and her case has been
puzzling local physicians Lately
her condition became such that 1t was
deemed necessary TO seek the advice
or specialists
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
MAY BE MA. BANGS, SON

While 1t cannot be verified today,
It is believed that Theodore f.
Bangs. OF near Baltimore. Md. one
OF the three marines today reported
as missing in action, is the son OF
Mr. L. f. Bangs, the well known
Baltimore and Ohio official, who has
charge of the company's ancient
engines and other antiques. Mr..
Bangs and son have frequently Wis
tied in Martinsburg,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
Series Of 'Nibbles" Wears Down Germans
In France---General March Looks For
Offensive To Soon Start And lndi-
Gates That We Will Be There
GENERAL MARCH SAYS GERMANS
ARE PREPARING HEAVY BLOW
(By international News Service.)

(By international News SerVlce)
Washington, July 6.-Delay in Germany's en-
deavOrs on the western front is plainly preDara-
tory to a heavy assault in force by the German
high command, Chief-of-Staff General T. c. March
said today. But when this attack will come and
where, the American general was not attempting
to guess It is very evident, however, he stated
that the German control is making the highest
preparations for another attack. Describing the ex-
listing situation along the entire western 'front.'
the general said that it had resolved itself into
series of "nibbing" by the various allied command
ers, with the allies getting the advantage in each
instance.
No detailed figures were added by General
March to those already made public. He content
ed himself with the assertion that, as it has been
announced, more than 100000 Americans are now
overseas, the nation has got start toward the
second 100000. On all fronts, the situation
satisfactory.
i As for Russia General March said, there
nothing he could say about it at this time.
\ A* y -
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
Germans Capture Group Of Sold
iers In Fighting.
MARINE LOSSES HEAVIER
|. THAN THAT OF REGULARS
And This Shows That the Glor-
ious Traditions of the Marines
Are Being Calamity Upheld
In France.
(ey international News service)

10Y tNV"o SS' Nt>St
Washington, July 6.-Forty-three
casualties in the American expedi-
tlonary forces were announced to.
Gay, as follows: Fifteen killed in
action, died from wounds, died
from disease, died from an aero.
plane accident, died from an acct
dent, II severely wounded and 2
missing in action Lieutenant Ste
phen T. McGrorarty, of Falls Church
Va. died from wounds Private
Johnny e. Merrick. OF Portsmouth,
Va. was listed under the hearing of
died from accident. Private Chester
Darman. OF Moundsville. w Va, is
listed as prisoner OF s@af
Marines Lose MA Men
Washington. July Ga total of
ia casualties in the marines attach
ed to the American forces in France
was announced today at marine
corps headquarters in two lists, as
follows: Six killed in action. Is died
from wounds received in action. %
severely wounded in action. Sc
wounded in action, degree undeter-
mined, and Is missing in action.
Private Oswald ] Martin, of Gains
Vile. Va, was wounded in action,
degree undetermined. Private Theo-
dore T. e. Bangs, of Bengies, Md, Pri
waite Sidney T. Carter. OF Vienna.
Va, and Private Merwyn c. Shave,
of Baltimore, are reported missing
n action.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
TWO LEWIS CORPORALS
REACH FRANCE SAFELY

Mrs. Allen Grady Lewis, wife OF
Corporal Lewis, of Gerrardstown,
has received letter from her hus-
band, announcing the safe arrival OF
himself and brother, Corporal VIII
lis Britton Lewis, also of Gerrards.
town in France, the boys landing on
June IL. They are both members OF
the 313th field artillery, and receiv-
ed their training at Camp Lee.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
ANNA HELD IMPROVES.
10y international News Service

10y international News Service.)
New York, July 6.--Anna Held has
sufficiently recovered from her long
Illness az to leave her New York no.
tel and move TO Atlantic City. Lii
llan Russell. who has been one OF the
most devoted visitors at Miss Held's
Bedside, made the trip with Miss
Held and Mill remain with her dur
ing fine stay at the beach.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
Jimmie" PITzER IS
NOW BEING TRAINED

Mr.. John Hensei Pitzer. son OF MI
and Mrs c. c. Pitzer, Winchestere
avenue. student of West Virginia
University, spent several days at his
home here and left for Fort Sheri-
Gan, Illinois. Jimmie" is one Of 40
some university students who will
go into training this summer at the
government camp. 1t wild not affect
their status as students, but will
qualify them for military service in
ctilcial capacities later on.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
BIG PARTIES PLANNING
TO DROP POLITICSIN co.
WILL MAKE ANGELUS
NATIONWIDE PRAYER



Washington, July 6,-lt is expected
by hhe senate yesterday will be pas
Sod by tho house today. The resoDn
tion requests the president to issue
a proclamation calling upon the
American people to unite daily in
prayer at noon. for not less than one
minute, for victory to crown the
American arms in the world war
The custom is already in vogue In
the District of Columbia and other
places in the country. Tho object OF
the resolution is to make II nation
al daily practise.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
men WANTED

Permanent positions open
for a few intelligent men at
the interviewer Mills. Must
be under or over draft age
or have satisfactory CLASH
fication. 63 1p tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
OPENING OF MEAT MARKET

We wish to announce that we have
opened CASH AND CARRY MEAT
MARKET at 420 w. Martin St. in
the room formerly occupied by Rid
ings Meat Market, and have a fresh
stock of Beef, Veal. Pork, Pudding
and Sausage on sale.
WELLER BROS.
lip 1t. 420. W. Martin st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-06
WILSON NOT READY
FOR RUSSIAN ACTION
tsy International News service)


Washington, July 6-Despite wide
ly-current reports that President
Wilson had decided on very early
announcement of policy toward
Russia, which would include allied
aid military as well as economic
administration officials today insist
ed that the president still had the
entire subject under consideration.
He will refuse to have his hand
forced. these officials declared, and
will act only when he believes such
action Is for the best interest Of a
democratic Russia. The entire Rus
sian situation continues badly com
plicated.