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The Washington times., 1938-07-20
REDSKINS SEEK
GATEASSET,SIGN
FORMER C. U. ACE
BY CHICK KENNY

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Continuing their search for a
District college football star who
may prove valuable asset at the
gate, the Washington Redskins,
world professional gridiron cham.
pionS, have annexed Joe Smoky
Anthonavage, former Catholic Uni
verSity guard, who will report for
the opening day of practice,
Wednesday, August 10.
Anthonavage, highly recon-
mended by Coach Dutch Berg.
man, is the twenty-ninth player all
set to start drills.
The ex-Cardinal guard, was a
member of the starting eleven
since his opening game as a Sopho-
more in 1885.
Anthonavage weighs in the
neighborhood of 200 pounds and
is better than six feet in height. He
was selected unanimously at guard
on the All-District teams his three
seasons at Catholic U.
SKINS SIGN 4D. C. ACES
The new Cardinal recruit will
be the fourth District college grid
ace to be signed by the Redskins
this summer. The others are Pat
Brady, tackle, and Glen Stralka
guard, Of Georgetown, and Jay
Turner, George Washington Uni
VerSity halfback ace.
Glancing over the Redskin draft
list, it is noted that six of these
recognized stars have definitely
signed with the Skins, with two
on the fence" and two indicating
that they will not sign, devoting
their time to other pursuits.
Sam Chapman, All-America full
back of California and current
rookie sensation with Connie
Mack's AS. whom the Skins Sc
lected No / on the draft list last
February, has announced to the
local eleven that he will not play
football. Another is Bill Hart
man, Georgia University back.
Those on the fence" are Dick
johnson, University of Washing
ton, and Elmer Dohrmann, Uni
Versity OF Nebraska. Both are
Wingmen.
FLAHERTY ARRIVES
Meanwhile, arrangements were
completed for the arrival of Coach
Ray Flaherty at the airport this
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. The
Redskin mentor, at his home in
Seattle since last winter, was
slated to be met by a welcoming
crew ranging from George Mar
shall, Jack Espey and Howard
Donovan to members of the Red
skin squad including Riley Smith
and Charley Malone.
Flaherty is expected to clear up
lot of doubtful news concerning
unsigned Redskin players of last
year and information on several
of the new recruits.
From now until the opening of
practice at the BallSton Stadium,
the Redskin general will be a
busy man, supervising the i'm
provement work now in progress
at the new practice field; com
pleting negotiations with several
players yet out of the fold, and
host of other details that will
keep him at work continually I'm.
til the squad of 45-odd report.
Tomorrow afternoon at 1890
o'clock the Redskins will hold q
press conference-luncheon at Har
Vey'S.
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like a plump politician at the
beach. But 1t kept off the rain
and that was the most important
thing. Maybe Ahearn will provide
bathing suits with his next show.
In the other bouts, Tommy
Hoover outpointed Sam Bacala ;
Chester Rubey defeated Jerry
Hall, and Billy Banks dreWs with
Bob Brown.
Following are the official score.
cards for the ScalZo-Dupre fight:
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Up the
Stream
With BOB WILSON

Sport fishermen who have
been making their headquarters
ct Ocean City, Md, since the
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CHECKS SCORED

Reynolds first said that per-
haps ScalzO hadn't been given
enough of a margin in the
rounds he won, then reversed
himself and stuck by his Origi-
nal score. Each round is scored
on the basis of 10 points for
the winner and graduates down
ward for the loser.
The referee went to the boxing
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ScaIzO won, the result may have
been different. It was an awful
ly close fight"
1t appears Reynolds has good
reason to re-check the scoring
value" Glance at his score card:
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SLIGHT DIFFERENCE

1t will be noticed that there
is never a difference Of more
than three points. ScalzO drove
Dupre halfway across the ring
in the first round. He cut
TOny's left eye and transformed
Dupre'S face into a bloody mask
in three short minutes. Dupre
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EMPIRE CITY ENTRIES

'xRoyal Hobo. .11OITime Me....... .11O
all. Bieber and w. N. Adrians entry.
FOURTH RACE-Three-year-old and
upward; claiming; purse, $1,000; about
furlongs.
May R..........111IU Uallno ......... 116
Deep End. ...119l Knight Mist. .106
Ceiling ........116I
FIFTH RACE-Three-year-o and
up; class &C. handicap; $1,000 added
! Is miles.
Pastry .........11SICount Stone ....11O
Windup ........10OIScrooge ........11C
knights Haven .117IPage Boy ..... los
SIXTH RACE-Three-year-o and up
maidens; claiming; purse, $1,000; l mile
and 70 yards.
AlanfoX lib lXNavarin .......1OS
xCount Cloporte los Rocky Meadow lis
Wayward Bess .112I The Miamian =. IL:
SEVENTH RACE-Four-year-o and
up; claiming; purse, $1,000; l lis miles
xPapenie ......111l Crystal Prince III
Wrenace .......117 ixDeparted see. .10t
! San Antioca LII Evergold .......11t
xHigh Omar los Bailiwick .......12(
xClarion Call ...111
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ment made to the Times by
Charley Reynolds, who refereed
last nights fight which has
created as much of a storm
locally as the famous Dempsey.
Sharkey fight in 1927.
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FIRST RACE-Twoyearolds; fxRoya 11O Time Me
claiming; $1OOO 5a Bieber Adran ent
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We are told that Captain
Mortimer will operate from the
Chesapeake Beach pier this
summer. For a while, it was
rumored that Capt. Noah Hazard
would return, but he told us
definitely some time back that
he was permanently located at
Galesville, West River, where he
has a fine fleet of fishing boats
for the trade.
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The blues are in at Messick,
Va, but don't get the least bit
excited-they're only of snapper
size, seldom reaching the two
pound mark.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Mr.. and Mrs. p. N. Stearns
Entertaining Guests.

berg, son Of Mrs. Carolina Sandberg
and the late 1t. Fred Sandberg, took
place April 8 at the home Of the
brides parents. The Rev. H. j. Whit
ing performed the ceremony.
The bride wore q beige dress with
a bodice of beige lace and a picture
hat. Her corsage was of orchids and
lilies Of the valley.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Rich
ard w. Brown, who wore a dress of
pistachio crepe with a turban to match
Her corsage was Of pink roses
The brides mother wore a dusty
pink crepe suit with a corsage of
sweet peas and roses. Mrs. Carolina
Sandberg wore a dark blue dress
with a corsage of gardenias.
A reception was held Immediately
after the ceremony and the house WAS
effectively decorated with palms and
spring flowers.
The brides going away suit was
OF Wheatstalk color and was trimmed
with cross-fox fur.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Amusing Features
Arranged for
Country Fair.
MRS. JOSEPH TUMULrY will as

MRS. JOSEPH TUMULTY will as
sumo the role of postmistress at
the country fair which the Guild Of
st. Gertrude's School Of Arts and
Crafts is holding Saturday after
noon. May II, weather permitting.
She and three Of her daughters, Mrs.
Robert CahiIl, Mrs. Philip Caulfield
and Miss Katherine Tumulty, as
sisted by Mrs. Elmer Murphy and
Mrs. George Lures, are in charge Of
the parcel post, one OF the amusing
features of the fete. Guests purchas-
ing tickets may have them EXCHANGED
for parcels carrying corresponding
numbers, and Mrs Robert Whitney
Imbrie, chairman of the Fair Com
mittee. promises unusual and lovely
surprises
At the end of the day all uncalled
for parcels will be auctioned off py
Representative Joseph e. Casey, Clin-
ton, Mass; Representative Lawrence
y. OonneIy, Lynn, Mass, ana Mr.. RUS
sell Snodgrass, members Of the Mems
Committee.
There will be gate prize and table
prizes for bridge. The highly enter
tanning invitation sent out by Mrs.
Raymond Francis Garrity, chairman
OF the Ticket Committee, lists among
other attractions the fortune telling
tents, apron. candy and cake tables,
the wonder tree, dancing, bingo, nov-
elites and opportunities for those
who dare" 1t further gives clear Ill
rections for reaching st. Gertrude's
School-out Michigan avenue NE to
Thirteenth street, turn left on Sar-
gent road, and there is the school sit
uated on a hill at the right side Of
the road.
Evening star., 1938-05-08

which time she visited in Boston and
Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. Toulotte, who has been in the
New England States for the last year,
is spending this week and next with
his family in Lyon Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Sanderhoff will
be hosts at dinner party today in
Arlington, entertaining in honor of
MIR. Sanderhoff's sister, Mrs. Johanne
Rasmussen and her young daughter,
Berta Rasmussen, of Copenhagen,
Denmark
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Glen Bixler en-
tertained Saturday night at their
home in Arlington in honor of their
daughter, Miss Margaret Elizabeth
Bixler, who celebrated her 18th birth
day anniversary.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Miss Mary Collins Wed
To Mr.. Edward DUffey, Jr.

THE wedding of Miss Mary Kath-
crime Collins, daughter of Mr..
William j. Collins, superintendent of
the Senate Press Gallery, and Mrs.
Collins, to Mr.. Edward r. Duffey, jr.,
took place Saturday, April %, in the
rectory Of Holy Trinity Church in
Georgetown. The Rev. Edward r.
Gallagher oficiated.
The bride wore navy blue dress
with a bolero jacket, and navy blue
and white accessories. She had a
corsage of white gardenias and lilies
of the valley.
Miss Mary Collins, cousin of. the
bride, was maid Of honor and Mr..
Joseph Reidy was the best man.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. P. c. Darcy Of Arlington,
Va.
Out-of-town guests were Mrs. E. r.
Collins Of Newark, N. j., and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. z. Collins, jr., of Charlottes-
vile, Va
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Miss Dorothy Barton Wed
To Mr.. James r. Roth.

THE wedding Of Miss Dorothy Alma
Barton, daughter of Mrs. George
Walter Barton of Washington, to Mr..
James Frederick Roth, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William F. Roth of Easton,
Pa, was held Saturday, April 30, at
st. Paul's Episcopal Church of Rock
Greek Parish. Dr.. Frank Bohannon
oficiated.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her mother, wore a gown of
candlelight satin. cut on princess
lines, with a holero Jacket. Acoronet
cap held the long tulIe veil.
Miss Jean Harden Barton was maid
OF honor and wore yellow net dress
with a full skirt. A yellow horse-hair
hat with long streamers and with
blue iris trimming was worn.
Miss Bette Warren Barton, brides
maid, wore dress exactly like that
OF the maid of honor.
Mr.. Lester Davis of Chicago was
best man. Ushers we're Mr.. James
Brooks, Mr.. Wilbur Juko and Mr.
Floyd Ball.
Following the wedding a reception
was held at the home of the brides
aunt. Miss Adele Vogelsany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roth will make their
home in Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1938-05-08

bride Of Mr.. William Freeman Spenny
Sunday, May /, in the Presbyterian
Church in Bel Air, Md. the Rev. e.
Glenn Switzer officiating.
The bride wore beige costume suit
with copper accessories. She was un-
attended.
Mr.. Spenny, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William F. Spenny of Springfield, Ill,
attended George Washington Univer-
sity. and Mrs. Spenny attended West
ern High School and George Wash
ington University.
After their return from a wedding
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Spenny will live
in Washington.
Evening star., 1938-05-08

H. Lay Phillips, Salisbury, Md: and
Mr.. William Alcorne, r., and party,
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Der. White
house of New York, have opened their
Virginia home, Halfway House, for
month.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Engagement Announced
In Arlington County
Miss Peggy Beckwith Will Marry
Mr.. J. r. Dickens May 28.
Mrs. Green Returns.

AND MRS. ROY F. BECKwITH
IN the Of their daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs Dickens Of Alexandria Va The wedding will
take place May %.
Mrs. s. Gordon husband,
family Cherydae following months Wnder
parents Chief Justice and Mrs Richard Russell,
Miss Celeste
Hills spent Sunday until Thursday of this Atlantic
assisted
president Of the Society Ooaryngoy the American Medical
ton at his annual reception
period Revolutionary
Miss Dorney
venity.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Miss Florence Miller
Wed TO Mr.. Pierce.

Mr.. AND MRS. ARTHUR &.
MILLER of Silver Spring, Md,
announce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Florence Melya, to Mr.. Horace
Towner Pierce, son Of DR.. and Mrs.
Jerry Albert Pierce of Baltimore, Md.
The wedding took place April IA, at
Taos. N. Mex. where both are art
students under Emil Bisstram.
Evening star., 1938-05-08

Philippines 10 their home, Forest
Grove.
Mrs. H. G. Rothery entertained at
tea Thursday afternoon, when the
guests were members of the Neighbor-
hood Garden Club and their friends.
Punch and cakes were served near
the rock garden and lily pool, and
the hostess was assisted by Mrs. e. H.
Coulson, Miss Esther Cannon, Mrs.
J. A. Manion and Mrs. c. o. Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Ely, who
spent the winter and spring in New
Smyrna, Fla. have returned to their
home in Arlington.
Mrs. Julian D. Simpson was hostess
informally at tea Wednesday after
noon at her residence on Military
road, having as guests the room spon-
sors Of the Parent Teacher Associa-
ton Of the Washington-Lee High
School. Assisting the hostess were
Mrs. John Henry Rixse, ST., chairman
OF the room sponsors, and Mrs E. C.
Hise, president Of the Washington
Lee PIT. A.
Evening star., 1938-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. q. Leland White, who
have recently moved into their new
home near Alexandria, were given q
surprise housewarming party Friday
evening by a group Of their friends.
The group included Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore c. Osterhaus. Mr. and Mrs.
Archie L. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
L. Hooff, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Richard
Earle of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs.
Marvin L. Parler of Alexandria and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Howard of WASH
ington.
Following the presentation of gifts
the evening was spent in bridge, with
a supper served at midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. N. Stearns
Entertaining Guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer N. Stearns of
Golf Club Manor have as guests over
the week end Mrs Stearns' brother
and sister -in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. D.
Williams, who are en- route from the
Evening star., 1938-05-08

Miss Doris Virginia Brown
Bride Of Mr.. Sandberg.
THE wedding of Miss Doris Virginia
Brown, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
j. w. c. Brown, to Mr.. Albert Sand
Evening star., 1938-05-08
DR.. j. r. Hagan IL Visiting
In Paeonian Springs.

DR.. J. r. Hagan Of waycroft has
gone to Paeonian Springs, Va, for a
visit with his brother and sister-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hagan.
Mrs. B. F. Toulotte returned to her
home in Lyon Park this week follow
ing q three-month absence, during
Evening star., 1938-05-08

MRS. LYNN BROUGHTON ELMORE,
Who, before her marriage April rs, was
Miss Irene Warren Ne,Oman, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Thurston Ne1U-
man. -HeSsIer Photo.
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Many at Warren Green
For Week End and Races,
w YARRENTON, Va, May T.
A/ Miss Lucy Mortimer VIII,
wv daughter of Mrs Lee Kin
volxrtv1ey WIFI - vxya ,.,.nx, -.

Among those at the Warren Green
Tor the week end and races are Mr..
and Mrs. W. Laird Dunlop. III, WASH
ington; Mr.. j. w. bowling and Mr..
Torrence Miller, Pittsburgh; MIR. and
Mrs. A. E. Reuben, Hasty Pudding
Farm. Toledo, Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs.
John s. Carter, Norristown, Pa; Mr..
Emil Pnzer, New York; Miss Nancy
L. Hayes, Long Island; Mr.. and Mrs.
Evening star., 1938-05-08

Miss Tennyson Married
To MIR. Spenny.
MISS SALLY ELIZA TENNYSON.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Tennyson OF this city. became the
Evening star., 1938-05-08
Many Church
Weddings
Yesterday
Ruth Jenkins
Married to
MIR. Mott.
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was charming picture in a black
chiffon velvet costume, with which
she wore corsage of gardenias and
white sweet peas.
A small reception for members of
the wedding party and the families
was held Immediately following the
ceremony at the home Of the bride,
1916 Emerson street. The bride wore
for her going-away outfit gray tai
lored suit with black and white ac-
cessories and corsage of gardenias.
The couple left by motor for Florida
and on the return trip will visit with
the bridegroom's family in Cairo Ca,
who were unable to attend the we'd
ding. Upon their return to Washing
ton they will make their home at 1443
Spring road.
Mrs. Mott is a member of Lambda
Chi Sorority and was feted at numer-
Gus showers before her wedding.
Mr.. Mott is a member of Sigma
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and is en-
ployed in the Government .
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BRIT0-GERMAN PACT
OF FRIENDSHIP NOT
TO BE MADE, NOW
Continued from page onc)

Continued from page "nc)
WAS wary Of cmbarkin% on any
dead with Fuehrcr Adolf Hitler
which might upset the more vital
project Of an AngID-ltaIlan pact
Of friendship.
Responsible quarters said there
was "abSoluLcly no optimism 10
be held out regarding Ribbcnirop
conversations with Lord Halifax
and Sir Robert NanSittart, b,l-
tain's "rrco lance" diplomat OF inc
foreign Office.
The overnight Developments, u,
Austria prevented, thrN said WIZ .r.
i'm any case might have been aI''-
cult negotiations with Hitler ne
cause of his unyiclding deman"S
for return Of GcrmaHyS War-IoN'
colonies before giving any con-,
pcnSating concessions or p'cGh'>
to uphold the status quo III |ch-
trail Europc.
Halifax, a sympathetic friend "'
Germany. sought I" SwerV" INC
conversation around the gcn"ral
international situation and "h'%'n
an ampliiication Of Filters nn ann
tions as thcv affect O,oo"'Vo"
Germans living in CzcchoS!oVaK'a
and Austria. But TIE German Tor
cign minister insisted there was
only one question separating '''-
tain and Germany, and that was
the question Of colonies.
Ribbrntrop encountered Il lar
sitter British attitud" than he mad
anticipatcd, due in part to RISING
anti-NaZi sentiment among inc
British people and the blunt r"iuS-
al of several British dominlonS 1"
consent to any colonial concessions
to Germany as a means OF laying
Il foundation Of peace.
Gcrmany's first demand as
foundation for Anglo-G"rman nc
gotiationS. listed even above lhc
Colonial demands. WAS on" that
certain sections Of the British
press cease their anti-Nazi attacks.
Lord Halifax told the German
IIICIdI lildJ III ilpl' '''''
troll her newspapers and had no
desire To alter their position as
free press in free country.
Schuschnigg had personally III
formed Britain Of his intentions,
it was learned reliably, and point
cd out that the referendum vas
not in any way intended as an
"anti-German" move hut simply to
determine whether he could con-
tinuc to govern The Austrian pco-.
pie with authority.
One Of the heaviest police
guards ever seen in Downing
street was on hand yesterday when
Ribbentrop'S limousine pulled up
to the foreign office. between
lanes Of angry anti-NaziS.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-03-11
FORD CHATS WITH
NEGRO SCIENTIST

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Mar. IL
(UrO - Henry Ford yesterday
chattcd with DR.. George Washing
ton Carver, negro scientist At the
institute here.
The auto manufacturer came
here from his winter home at
Ways, Ga. to repay visit which
Carver had made to Ford in De
trOit last year.
Ford returned to Ways after
talking with Carvcr-who has de-
vclopcd processes for manufac-
lure Of 300 by-products from pea
nuts and us from sweet pola-
toes - and inspecting the negro
college.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-03-11
WHITNEY PLEA
IS DEFERRED
Former Stock Exchange
Head is Under SlO,-
600 Bond

NEW YORK, March |. (UP)-
The pleading of Richard Whitney
to a charge of stealing more than
100000 in securities from a trust
fund was deferred today while five
agencies continued their invcstiga-
ton of his brokerage firms col
lapse.
Whitney, five times president Of
the New York Stock Exchange and
strong" man during the 1929
panic was indicted, arrested and
released on $4,000 bail ycster-
day.
The assistant district attorney
said that under normal procedure
Whitncy's attorney would come
into court Monday to ask for a
weeks poStponcmcnt.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-03-11
AUSTRIAN FREEDOM
VOTE is CALLED OFF
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Jewish shops and restaurants were
smashed.
The plea for naziS 70 boycott
Sundays plcbiScitc was contained
in an article by DR.. Jury in the
morning newspaper Ncusstc Mach
richten. 1t gave three reasons for
the boycott:
l. Because its tenor is uncon-
stitutional.
2. Because formulation of an
illegal question cndangcrS the
peace and civil life.
3. Because it does not guaran-
tee equality for voters on an
honesty ballot"
At the same time the advisory
council Of Austria'S Lutheran and
Presbyterian churches issued IL
pastoral letter advising its mem
berS to vote for Austrian indie
pendence.
Rumors of q putsch, reminis-
cent of the nazi uprising and as
sassinatiOn Of Chancellor Engcl-
burg Dollfuss in the summer of
1884, brought troops and police
reserves rushing to the chancel-
lOry where Chancellor Kurt
Schuschnigg-Staking his career
and perhaps his life on the pleb-
iscite-debated the necessity of
martial-law. -..
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-03-11
LONDON MOVES TO
AVOID BIG CRISIS
CONTINUED f.'"m n"Yc one.

Continued f""m n"Yc on"(
constitution chamber and tn" ia.
ci"t grand corporations which
were submitted by Il commission
appointed by the grand council at
the November Is session.
The council rcport"d'y studied
Austrian Chancellor huli
a:huschnigg'S call for plrbls"'tc
Sunday on the question or Ao5.
trian independence.
From Mussolini and Clan" th,y
were believed to have heard 4
summary Of the probabI" effects
the plcbiscitc might have ON Au.-
tro-Italian relations and on lh"
strong Rome Berlin axis which -
the backbone Of the alliance he
tween MusSolini and fuchrrr
Adolf Hitler Of Germany.
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BELC'HLIE IN
REBEL HANDS
Spanish Insurgents Smash
ing Gaping Hole in
Loyalist Lines

! HENDAYE, FRANCO-SPANISH
FRONTIER, March II. (UP)-
! Spanish lnsurgcnt columns report
edlv including italian BlackShirtS
last night smashed 4 gaping hole
in Lovalist lines in northern Ara
gon and captured Bclchite, gov
eminent stronghold, 26 miles
south of Saragossa.
Bclchitc fell after q l6-miIc adj
vance by GencraliSsmo Francisco
Frances insurgent forces during
the last % hours.
A dozen smaller towns and vii
lagos were captured in the great
est rebel offensive Of the 20-month
civil war. The drive began yester-
day along an 80-milc front when
Gcncralissimo Francisco Franco
hurled 10000 men against 2OO,-
600 LoyaliSts.
Frances Moorish troops add
vanced and surrounded Bclchitc
after capturing Aura, Herrera dc
los Navarros, Ell Castillo. Los Al
cayarloS, Pcna, Lisa and Bardcna.
Government forces evacuated
the town to prevent being trapped.
John De Gandt, United Press
staff correspondent with Franco :
Aragon army, reported that nc en-
tered Belchite at 10 p. m. on the
heels of the Insurgents advance
brigadcs.
Francois foreign lcgionnaires
drove southwark simultaneously
and repeatedly occupied Urieta,
Puerto Aragon and other points
while the right wing neared the
Utrilla coal mines.
While three rebel armies poured
through four breachca in the 10y
aliSt lines during the day, rebel
artillery pounded Belchite for
eight hours.
The BeIchite forces, including
some international brigades, at
tempted to hold out for awhile
hut suffered such heavy losses that
they were forced to vacate.
Twenty-Five villages. 5000 10y
alist casualties, more than 1900
prisoners, 100 pieces of artillery
and huge supplies were claimed bv
the rbeels as a result of the AS
hour drive to capture Belchite,
Montalban and the Cucalon salient
between Terual and Sarasogga.
Government reports asserted.
, however, that Gen. Vicente Rojo's
100000 ,LoyalistS had thrown mo-
bile reserves into the breaches and
beaten back the greatest rebel of
fcnsive of the 22-month civil war
in several places.
The Spanish Loyalist press
agency said that the Loyalists
,counter-attacked and recaptured
Rcventon Hill and Risco de Los
Claveles. Another force reported
" occupied another height domi-
mating Flecha. leaving only Mala-
costa in rebel hands. Fierce fight
inc was reported there.