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Evening star., 1938-05-19
Our Greatest Fleet.

BY signing the $1,157,000,000 naval
expansion bill President Roosevelt as
sures the United States the greatest fleet
in its history. When completed, it will
be the peer Of any armada afloat in
fighting strength, if not in exact number
of ships or global tonnage, unless in the
meantime other powers embark upon
naval programs vastly beyond anything
now contemplated or probable. In that
event, this country, however reluctantly,
would meet the challenge, for despite the
pacifist, isolationist and neutrality cults,
or kindred anti-preparedness or under
preparedness groups, the American peo-
pie, in their overwhelming numbers, are
welded to the principle Of maintaining
at adequate levels-no matter at what
cost-our first line of national de-
tense, the United States Navy.
The new law authorizes twenty per
cent increase in tonnage by the con-
struction of forty-six warships, twenty
six auxiliary vessels and $50 airplanes.
Authorization does not mean appropri-
alton. Congress must act additionally
before funds to carry out the authorize
ton become available. Mr.. Roosevelt
has asked for $12000,0O0 to start con-
struction Immediately. The plans pro-
vide for three battleships, two 10000
ton aircraft carriers, nine cruisers,
twenty-three destroyers and nine sub
marines. Although total naval tonnage
will be increased only from 1.262,06 to
1,5l7,480. the fleets actual fighting capa-
city will be raised by so to IS per cent.
Events in a disordered, Dictator
menaced world since the new program
was first projected have amply justified
both its conception and its authorization.
The administration and oonSTeGs b.
Evening star., 1938-05-19
COmmends Tribute to
Record of Mrs. Alburtis
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
wish to congratulate The Star on
its article written by Mrs. Jessie FAINT
Evans, which pays tribute to the con-
tribution made to the Washington public
schools by Mrs. James H. Alburtis.
It is we'll for the people of Washing
ton to know to whom they are indicted
for the beauty Of our public school
grounds and also for the beauty of
character developed in those young
people who had the good fortune to be
associated with Mrs. Alburtis through
out her years Of teaching.
It is a splendid thing to show our
appreciation to those great personalities
who have given so much in order that
our city and our Nation may be
better place In which to 1--we.
R1&A21R p 02Q
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Have You Made
Your Vacation Plans ?

If not, the booklet Natural Scenes in
the United States may help you decide
on seeing some of the beauty spots of
your own country. This booklet con-
tains handsomely reproduced photo
graph and a condensed description Of
famous natural scenes throughout the
United States-one for each State and
the District of Columbia. II you have
already visited some of the places pic
tured and described in the booklet, you
will enjoy seeing and reading about
them again. Every American should
know more about the natural beauty Of
his own country. Ten cents postpaid.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

A White House conference continues
to be a revelation of distinguished per-
sonages who have the temerity to dis
agree on one point or another with
the President of the United States.
But no government is, nor has one ever
been recalled In history, harmonious
on every possible point with its adj
ministration.
Evening star., 1938-05-19
The Net Rome Results.

FROM the Louisville Courier-Journal.
About all that can be learned of the
recent visit OF Adolf Hitler to Benito
Mussolini is that II Duce got promise
that Germany would not attempt to
annex the 0erman-speaking Tyrol and
der Tuslsrsr got the reception and con.
ddngahla n9yo H.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

Many citizens are already looking for
ward to the Fourth Of July. 1t may
confidently be expected that the cele-
bration will be good one regardless Of
personal opinions that may here and
there assert themselves.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

One Of the difficulties of great re-
public is to convince the inland states
men Of the fact that battleships may
be needed even for the safety of citi-
zens whose fears of attack are largely
limited to the depredations of insect
life which becomes more restless and
ambitious as time advances.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

Many questions are raised as to the
legitimate potency Of the League of
Nations, but at least it has been settled
once and for all that it is more power
full than Halle Selassie.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

The Postmaster General said he was
going to make Pennsylvania politics run
correctly If he could manage it. Mr.
Farley did not venture to say what is
to become Of the rest of the Union
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Art Discretion.

II play nothing but the most severely
classical music"
Its a good idea," replied Senator
Sorghum. People aren't so likely to
get on when you happen to muss up the
harmonies."
Evening star., 1938-05-19

One of the questions Of the hour is
what the New Jersey Legislature really
does in the way OF actual work with
so many people at hand to offer authori-
tative advice.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

The Chinese are having hard fight
with the Japanese. The knowledge that
the encounter must be serious and
prolonged may have been what de-
layed it so long.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

There is some relief to America in
the name of The Hague as it appears in
foreign diplomacy instead of In New
Jersey politics.
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Japanese Indifference.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
One thing we can say for the Japanese
military leaders. They pay no more at
tention to their own government than
th61 q . oauo and John 4ull'h
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Member of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively emitted TO
the use Tor repupllc llon news OlSpdtcneS
credited to 1t or noL otnerWlse credited IN TINS
paper ana also the local news puplIsned nere4l!
Al rights of pupncallon OF speclai dlSpaIcnes
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1938-05-19

Mr. Pinchot would then be the choice OF
Mr.. Lewis and the c. I. o. Decidedly the
c. I. o. proved liability in the Penn
sylvania primary.
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance

All Other States and Canada
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Self SuStenance.

Il want to vote! I want to vote!"
The shout comes loud and long.
1T matters not If I may note
I'm sometimes voting wrong!
"And human pride my soul awakes
To do the best I can.
I'd rather make my own mistakes
Than trust hired man."
Evening star., 1938-05-19

The Evening Staf Newspaper CUHHPdHy
Main once: 11th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: 10 East i2nd st.
Chicago once: 435 North Michigan Ave-
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Spelling Bee.

Spelling Bee.
I'm sorry that I spelt the word!
That put me in the lead.
The plaintive cry again I heard
And it was sad indeed.
My wisdom's never quite complete.
I still give prayer to Heaven
If with six syllables I'm neat,
They'll bawl me out for seven.
Satan likes good company" said
Uncle Eben, 80 don't git too fiattered
If you finds yourself popular whar dey
sings sinful songs"
Evening star., 1938-05-19

II do not ask a man to agree with
me-" said Hi Ho. the sage of China
town. Il only request that he shall
so behave that I may agree with him."
Evening star., 1938-05-19
Safety First.

do you know how to handle an air.
plane?"
Certainly" said Miss Cayenne. "The
safe way is to give it a gentle pat and
keep right on your way to buy a rail-
way ticket"
Evening star., 1938-05-19
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Evening star., 1938-05-19

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question OF fact by priting The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau. Frederic
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Please inclose stamp for reply.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
CORRIGAN UNSPOILED
SAYS "EVIE" ROBERT
Mistake" Flier Ignores All offers
From Papers, Stage and Films

Evelyn Walker Robert, famous Wash
tngton beauty and Wife of Laurence
"Chip" Robert, former Assistant Sec
retGry of the Treasury, is in Ireland
on VdcGtion. Yesterday she inter-
vte'0ed Douglas Corrigdn, the flying
Irtshmdn." She aOM 1UTite, from time
to time, sOhile abroad, for the Patterson
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
Flier Spurns Stage Offer

had its tongue in its cheek when
it took its punitive action"
Corrigan had nothing but CO.
operation from Fire, with the
whole-hearted personal assistance
Of Prime Minister Eamon De
Valera.
The transoceanic airman, who,
in Los Angeles is employed only
intermittently, was offered a far
higher salary than he has ever
gazed upon to make stage appear
ances in London, Glasgow, and
Edinburgh.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
N.Y.GreetinQ
T0COrrigan
HitSSnags

NEW YORK, July 20
u.N.S).-DOuglas COrrigan'S
.lative land extended him"aI-
most every kind Of offer to-
day except an official ticker
tape reception, and New York
friends were working on that.
There are a couple Of OBJ
stacleS to be overcome II that
Is to be achieved.
In the first place q mum.
Der Of the city's officials are
out of town on vacation.
Then, too, there Is q ques-
tion Of prOpriety, inasmuch
as the Federal Government
still is looking a little askance
at the lone fIier'S substitu-
tiOn Of bravadO and deter
minatiOn for Washington per-
mission to make the flight.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
Woman Thief GriNed
In Fireman S Death

NEW YORK, July 20 G.N.SD
Police today were questioning a
2s.year-old colored woman in their
investigation Of the fatal stabbing
Of Frederick J. Supanic, a fireman
whose booy was found in an alley
way early Monday.
Taken into custody this morn
ing, the woman, Blanche Simms
admitted Turing Supanic into a
building and robbing him of 5000,
according to police. Supanic had
left by himself after an evening
with friends Sunday and was not
seen again until the body was
found.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
Mr.. CORRIGAN:.
GET READY FOR.
A NASTY LETTER.

G.N.SD The best minds in the
Bureau of Air Commerce were set
to work today composing letter
Of "reprimand" to aviation's en-
FAINT terrible-Mr. Douglas G. Cor
rigan.
Conceived more out of necessity
than desire, the letter is being
shaped for punishment" in ad-
dition to the figurative slap on
the wrist administered by Assist
ant Secretary of Commerce j.
Monroe johnson late yesterday,
when he solemnly ordered Doug
las nine-year-old crate" grounded
for the nonce.
The bureau. it was explained,
feels that something must be done
to clip the wings of the breath
taking Douglas as we'll as his ship,
lest others decide that they, too,
can span the Atlantic endowed
only with an old motor, some
cheese cloth and bailng wire.
BUT-NO HURRY
Corrigan. however, will not, in
all probability, receive the letter
until he has returned to these
shores. Mr.. Denis Mulligan, a
son Of Ireland who happens to
head the bureau, feels that eny
remaining unpleasantries which
should officially follow Corrigan'S
unauthorized flight can wait until
nostalgia overtakes the young
Wayfarer of the skies.
JohnSon'S action in suSpending
Corrigan'S experimental certifi-
cate to prevent him flying his 5000
"jalopy" back home, drew reac-
ton in Washington ranging from
amused applause to the we'll
known raspberry"
A representative of the Ma
tional Aeronautical Association,
while not recommending flights
like Corrigan's, said that it has
been such "shoestring" aviators
who have blazed Americas path
to air supremacy and that their
a-dor should not be dampened,
but rather fostered.
FLIERS RESPECTFUL
Air transport pilots who eat and
sleep on safety first" slogans
were more respectful of Johnson
action They know that even the
best equipment in the air some
times fails and that flying second
hand kites across the Atlantic is
rank filtration with the embalm
ing trade.
Air Commerce officials took the
view that Corrigan is being let of
with the lightest possible penal
ties. Corrigan will still have &c
days in which to file for a hear
ing on the suspension of his ex
perimental certificate, they pointec
out.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
MRS. EVELYN ROBERT
BY EVELYN WALKER ROBERT


By EVELYN WALKER ROBERT
Especial Cable Washing Times
DUBLIN, Fire, July 19-Irish wit sparked through d-
plomacy this morning when the American Minister present.
ing Douglas Corrigan to Prime Minister Valera
apoogized for calling without an appointment
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
1900 FELLED
IN CHINA RAIDS

LONDON, July 20 GN.S).-A
total of 1900 persons were killed
and injured in yesterdays raids
on Hankow, Wuchang and Yam
yang, the Chinese embassy here
announced.
The casualties included 500
dead and wounded In Hankow it.
self. Chinese spokesmen declared
there was definite evidence the
Japanese are using mustard or
chlorine gas on the Matang battle
front.
SHANGHAI, July 20 G.N.S0.
Kiuiang and Hankow, Yangt1e
River cities which are the centers
of many American educational
and missionary activities, were
badly damaged today in a series
of Japanese air raids.
Three hundred bombs were
dropped on Kiukiang, Japanese
headquarters here announced.
While damage was great, casual
ties were few.
Hankow, for the second success
sive day, was raided twice.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
RECEIVES
KINGS PLEDGE.
OF BRITISH AID
ANGLO French Alliance
frightened by Visit
CONTINUED from Page II

CONTINUED from Page II
presented in full detail the discus.
Sions he had in London with Hit.
ler'S emissary, Captain Wiede.
mann. Some say Captain Wiede.
mann conveyed a private message
from Hitler proposing a settle
ment Of the Sudeten question, but
at least one account limited that
Wiedemann's mission in London
concerned q far wider matter.
Meanwhile the newspaper Excel.
sior said:
"All reservations must be
made regarding the sovereign
rights and vital interests of lit
tie states, which cannot be sacri-
feed without grave risks to the
future of Europe"
Leon Bailby, rightiSt editor of
LIE Jour, called for the tightest
military collaboration, saying
Britain and France are obliged
to defend themselves against the
greed of others and against un.
justified threats of aggression"
CenterS of one of the greatest
receptions this city has ever seen,
King George and Queen Elizabeth
rode to the Arc de Triomphe to-
day through crowds so thick that
soldiers and police had to clear
the way.
ThrOngs Line Route
Due to the throngs, the King
and Queen were a quarter of an
hour late in driving to the scene
of the most solemn ceremonial Of
their three-day visit here-the
tomb Of the Unknown Soldier.
King George placed a wreath on
the Unknown Soldiers tomb.
Close to the King at the rites
were Gen. Marie Gustave Gamelin,
head of the general staff, and
Chief Vice Admiral Darlan of the
ministry of marine. the men who
will be Frances chiefs In the
next war;
After the ceremony at the Arc
de Triomphe, the royal party went
by launch to the City Hall.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20


WHAT'S MONEY TO AN freshman?
Photographic Copy of Cdblegrdn Corrigan Sent Friend
In NeW York in AnsWer to a Proffer of Help
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
Continued from Page u

peatedly. There's plenty Of
time"
The American flier completely
mystified this ancient town of
hearty trenchermen. He eschewed
all alcoholic beverages and red
meats and displayed the taste of
an ascetic in choosing the most
frugal fare, topped off with black
tea minus cream or sugar.
Courteous and deferential, he
nevertheless maintained a disin-
terested attitude toward the
tWinkling-eyed Irish bellies of cob
ble-stoned Dublin.
He showed a definite interest,
however, in tracing his Irish an
cestry and welcomed the aid of
reporters in attempting to locate
the birthplace Of his great-grand-
father.
MEETS EIRE'S RULER
After luncheon at the American
Legation, Corrigan was presented
to President Douglas Hyde, of
Fire, at the vice-regal lodge by
American Minister John D. Cuda-
by. He again related his story Of
crossing the ocean in error when
he thought he was on his way to
Los Angeles, and the aged chief
executive congratulated him on
his courage and initiative.
1t was believed Corrigan's plane
would be shipped to the United
States on a liner leaving Saturday
but indications were the fliel
would remain here for some time
Corrigan did not seem at all per
turbed by the action of the United
States Department of Commerce
in suspending his experimental
certificate. The 31-year-old sur
prise flyer who believes that east
is west did not want to fly back
anyway, and he cheerfully feels
that the Department of Commerce
The Washington times., 1938-07-20

Mr.. Corrigan, the prime min
lister responded with a smile.
has a habit of calling without
an appointment, I think. He Is
one of our most welcome guests
in Fire"
HEAD NOT TURNED
Corrigan is utterly oblivious to
superficial social environment and
like an air god he eats practically
nothing and seems to require no
sleep.
He has not yet decided when he
will sail, Corrigan told me, but he
will probably arrived in New York
within the next 10 days.
I asked him if he did not be-
come lonely on his flight over the
Atlantic and Corrigan said:
When you fly alone you can't
get into an argument" was his
reply.
SPURNS CASH OFFERS
He is entirely unaffected by the
attention the world is showering
upon him and seems indifferent to
the flood Of financial offers for
news articles, vaudeville and mo-
ton picture appearances, all of
which he has refused.
While deeply grateful for the
sentiment behind the proposal to
present him with an airplane, pur-
chased by public subscription, Cor
rigan says he thinks he should re-
fuse the offer. And there is no
affectation or false modesty in his
attitude when he says he does not
believe he has done anything to
merit such gift.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20

ANY city's Broadway" Garretto,
the brilliant italian artist, noted for
his extraordinary caricatures and car
tOOns, gives his impression of q gay,
lively thOroughfare which is the theatfi-
cal or the amusement part of any city.
A page sketch reproduced in full color
in The American Weekly, the magazine
distributed with next Sundays Herald
Times.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
Treasury Condition

G.N.S) Treasury balance, July
10, $1,9s9, 1853. S.1O2.55; internal reve-
nue., $10,574,s65.50; customs re-
ceipts. $12.737,16s.43; receipts,
$177 7,039,779; expenditures, $507..
634,729.
The Washington times., 1938-07-20
HUGE CROWD
TO VEL COME
HUGHES He RE.
Busy Day Planned
For World Fliers

weather, clear" Visibility. un-
limited"
This was the forecast for Wash
ington's reception to Howard
Hughes when he lands here to
morrow to receive the acclaim of
the Capital for his accomplish
ment Of aviation's outstanding
schievement-circling the globe in
less than four days.
More than 10000 men, women
end children are expected to greet
Hughes and his companion fllerS
when they arrive at Washington
Airport from New York at 1870
q. m. in a 21-passenger American
Airlines flagship. They will remain
In Washington until Friday morn
ing.
WILL VISIT HULL
Outstanding features of Hughes
reception in Washington will be
q visit to the State Department
where he will thank Secretary Hull
for aid given him on his world
flight; a luncheon rendered him by
the National Press Club which will
be broadcast over three national
networks, and a dinner at the So
Wet Embassy tomorrow night.
With Hughes will be Richard
etoddart, his radio engineer:
Thomas Thurlow, co-pilot; Ed
nund Lund. flight engineer; Harry
Connor, navigator; Albert Lodo-
wick, business manager and Gro
yer Whalen. director Of New
York's World Fair.
PRESS LUNCHEON
Elaborate precautions to protect
Hughes and his companions on
his arrival have been taken by
airport officials. Special de-
tails Of Arlington county police
will patrol the landing field and
escort the aviators to the State |
Department automobiles.
Harold Brayman, president of
the National Press Club and fei-
low officers will pick up the party
at the State Department and
escort them to the Press Club. I
where the honor luncheon will be-
GIN at 1915 p. m.
More than 100 Government off |
ctals, including any Cabinet mem
bers who happen to be in the city, |
will be guests at the luncheon.
Brayman, as POSTMASTER, will
introduce Jesse H. Jones, RFC
head, who halls from the same
home town as Hughes, Houston,
Tex. Mr. Jones, on behalf of the
Federal Government, will extend
the nations fluctuations to the
filters for their unparalleled
achievement and then will intro
duce Hughes to the radio audi
enceS of the Columbia. National,
and Mutual systems. The million
Aire sportsman flier will talk for
10 minutes.
FREE FOR AFTERNOON
The fliers will be left to their |
Own devices in the afternoon until
Gney appear at the SOVIET mbaSSy |
70 dine as the guests of Constantin
OWmansky. charge d'affaires. Ou-
was among the distin.
guiSh figures who bade Hughes
God-speed when they left New
York on their epochal flight and
greatly facilitated their progress
over Russia.
Hughes and his party will be
guests at the Mayflower
Hotel.
Hughes was a former copilot on
the American Airlines. Several
years ago, following his production
of "Hell's Angels" he applied for
the post and was a regular crew
member Of the Los Angeles-Fort
Worth run. His experience and
plotting on this assignment eventu-
q 11HT HTyora 1aiV.a lai0
Evening star., 1938-11-12
Chicago Livestock

CHICAGO Nov 10 54o CU. S Dept. AsrN.
Hogs, 5000. including 1000 direct
fairly active trade steady to strong with
choice 10000 lbs. 60-75: few good me
dunn weight packing sowS. 14O-55; ship
with week ago good and choice l5O-3O0-
ID averages. $3.50 lower: packing soTs
25-40 off
Cattle. 800; calves, 500; compared Fri
and prime kinds, medium weight and
weighty steers $3.50 lower; very dull at
close: yearlngs and light steers steady 10
25 higher, this class selling off on late
strictly. GOOD shortfed 1881 4 oo-lb.
steers in weeks crop most such offerings
selling AZ S15-1l 90. with numerous loads
at 9.o0-l0 50; extreme top prime welghty
steers. II. so; several loads. 13.O0-l3 80;
prime 1.1l9-lb. yearlingS up to 1885:
LARGELY fed steer run; western grass
and feeders; fed heifers and all grades
vealers firm. fed heifers and cows very
scarce; best fed neiferS; 1850.
for week, ending Thursday. 5000 directs;
compared Friday last week: fat lambs
strong to, > higher: yearlings little
for natives at midWeek; closing top "a
for Westerns to, shippers. few others.
s5as5 sui5 rs5vel late huk S29 Westsrns en week
a35; top yearlings, 500: bulk, 6.?o-'.75;
slaughter wethers, 5.o0-5; Is mostly; top,
bib. Western ewes, 40; native ewes,
Late Thursday fat lambs very slow.
strictly good and choice grades weak TO
25 lower. others and yearlings $3.50 off:
TOP top FED tnds aa 0s 2ade n and
merous loads 'comebacks' downward to
$50 and below.
Evening star., 1938-11-12
Bv the Associated Press.

Bv the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-Continued
demand for selected rail utility and
industrial corporate bonds impaired
strength in spots in fairly active
weekend market today.
With top grade bonds at unusually
high levels for recent decades, buyers
seemed to be roaming through the
list in search of issues situated to
fare best from the rising trend in
business. Much of the buying went
into rail issues which were severely
depressed in the first half of this
year, when many roads failed to
earn their charges.
Gains ran to around 2 points at
one time in Allegheny SIS of 1850,
stamped, American Water Works IS,
Anaconda Copper AIS. Central Rail
road of New Jersey as. International
Telephone SIS. Nickel Plate 4l2s and
Southern Railways As.
United States Treasury loans.
prominent in the earlier stages of
he recovery movement, again Jagged
behind private liens.
Some Argentine issues were in de-
mand in the foreign list, causing
moderate price mark-ups