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Evening star., 1939-12-24
Roosevelt Sends Tay|orto Vatican
In Move for United Peace Effort:
Americas to Enforce Neutral Zone
Ships to Be Barred
From Ports for
Violations

The United States and the 20
other American republics warned
Germany, Great Britain and France
last night that they plan to REIN
force the pan-American neutrality
zone with adequate rules" to Pc
nalize future violations.
The warning was coupled with a
formal protest against recent naval
engagements bringing the European
war close to the Americas in viola
ton Of their inherent right" to
have the waters for a wide area
around them kept free from war;
like acts.
Measures to put teeth into the
neutrality zone will include rules
to prevent belligerent vessels that
commit warlike acts within it from
supplying. themselves and repair
ing damages in American ports, the
statement specified
Made public simultaneously at
the State Department here and in
other American capitals, the joint
statement was transmitted to the
German. British and French gov
ernments bv President Augusta S.
Boyd of Panama.
Further Consultation Planned.
1t called attention to the recent
German British naval battle off the
coast of Uruguay. which resulted
in Scuttling of the German pocket
battleship Graf Spec after it had
fed into the Montevideo harbor,
and attacks on merchant vessels
within the neutrality zone by both
German and British warships.
"All these facts which affect the
neutrality Of American waters. COM
promise the aims of continental pro-
teS ion provided for by the Declara-
ton of Panama of october 3. 1889 >
the statement declared, adding
In accordance with the method
provided for in that instrument and
with view to avoiding the repe-
tition of further events of the nature
to which reference is made above
bAiS 1AAAiCiASdl1 lldClOliS lCSOlNC W
lodge protest with the belligerent
countries and to initiate the nee
essary consultation in order to
strengthen the system of protection
in common through the adoption
of adequate rules. among them those
which would prevent belligerent ves-
sells from supplying themselves and
repairing damages in American
ports, when the said vessels have
committed warlike acts within the
zone of security established in the
Declaration of Panama"
Declaration Reiterated.
There was no indication of Wha.
further measures might be involved
in the adoption of adequate rules.
Of1lcials indicated consultations that
led to last nights joint statement
would continue through diplomatic
channels.
The statement reiterated the con-
tention of the Declaration of Pan
anna that:
"AS measure of continental self
protection, the American republics
so long as they maintain their neu-
trallty, are as of inherent right
(See NEUTRALITY, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Presidents Wish
Is Not to Run,
| Writer Says
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The New
York Times says definite informa-
ton that President Roosevelt has
told friends that he does not wish
to run for third term is current
in political circles.
although information concerning
President Roosevelt's desire not to
run again is definite" the Times
says in an article by James A.
Hagerty, there is doubt among
Democrats that his present inten-
ton is irrevocable.
1T is believed that the interna-
tional situation and a popular de-
mand for his candidacy at home
might conceivably cause him to be
candidate.
Should he so decide. there is
little or no doubt that the Demo-
cratic Convention would renom-
mate him."
Evening star., 1939-12-24

seventeen InOuSanQ new Toys
have been collected through The
Star-N B. C.-Warner Bros. toy
matinees and through gifts sent by
the truckload from Government de-
partments and other organizations
affiliated with The Star in its cam
paign.
1,118 Contributions Acknowledged.
The Star has acknowledged in its
news columns lib contributions to
the Christmas Heart Fund. This
total represents 1,010 individuals, so
families and small groups, 80 Gov
ernment departments, bureaus and
divisions and 10 other organizations.
Individual givers have requested
acknowledgements ranging from IN
Memory of Marjorie" to THE Milk
Bottle" Organizations contributing
to the campaign have included en-
ployes of business firms, labor
unions, sororities and fraternities,
schools, dance studios, bridge and
study clubs and social groups.
Among the Government groups
which have donated money, food,
toys and clothing to the campaign
Evening star., 1939-12-24
u. ). Income Rises
44 Billion in Year,
Hopkins Estimates
Payments to individuals
In November Greatest
For Month Since 1929
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary of Commerce hopkins
estimated yesterday that national
income for this year would total $685.
10000 900, an increase of $4,000 ,0OO,-
900 over 1898.
Income payments to inviduals in
November were placed at IS 300 900. :
900, which the Secretary said was
the largest for the month in any
year since 1929. The November fig
ures, he said. indicated the current
income flow was at rate of more
than $4,000, 900 900 a year.
Mr.. Hopkins said income pay
ments to individuals in 1899 would
total $4,000 100000 a gain of So
700 ,O00,0 900 over last year.
He explained that the difference
between income payments and ma :
tional income was the inclusion in
the former of direct relief and other
disbursements for which no services
were given. The national income
figure does not include direct relief
payments, but includes business saw
ings.
Average Prices No Higher.
In announcing the figures, Mr..
Hopkins said they were particularly
significant because average prices
were no higher this year than last.
Thus, he said, while the dollar in
come this year was below the 1887
recovery peak of $71 900, ,OO0, 900,
and the 1929 all-time high of $82,-
700, 100000 the lower prices this
year indicated quantity production
Of goods and Services was about the
same as in 1887 and 1929.
However, because of the popula-
(See INCOME Page A-6)
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Additional 100000
Cab|ed 10 Finland:
King Backs Idea
Hoover Cables Funds;
Senotor Fuvors Extension
Of Nations Credit

Further financial and physical aid
for the Firms went out from New
York yesterday as Senator King,
Democrat, of Utah announced he
would favor extension of Finlands S
credit in the United States.
New support from New York came
when former President Hoover ca
bled second 100000 to Finland
for emergency civilian relief and 80
Finnish veterans sailed TO fight for
their homeland.
Respond to Appeal.
Mr.. Hoover, chairman IF the Fin
nlsh Relief Fund Campaign be-
gun Is days ago. was quoted by the
Associated Press as saying the
money was sent in response to sn
urgent appeal by former Prime Min
lister Aimo K. Cajander, head of the
Finnish Civilian Relief Committee.
The 80 volunteer fighters, ranging
in age from IS to 40, were veterans
of the World War or the subsequent
war in which Finland fought for
its independence.
Denouncing the Russian invasion
OF Finland Senator King said it
was obvious that Russia and Ger
many are determined to destroy the
democratic nations.
Ihe Communists of Russia have
from the beginning declared it to be
their purpose to destroy all capital
lstlc or bourgeois governments and
to superimpose on the world the
Communistic system.
Destroying Democracies.
They are now collaborating to
destroy democratic nations. Poland.
Austria and Czecho- -Slovakia have
been destroyed. Latvia, Estonia and
Llthuania have been brought under
control of Stain, and he is now
carrying on bloody and barbarous
campaign, not only to overthrow a
democratic nation, but to kill by
bombs men, women and children in
Finland. even though they are nom
combatants. Hospitals are being
destroyed, and, it is stated, unde-
tended towns and villages are being
destroyed.
In my opinion, the democratic
nations should render every pos
slble aid to protect Finland from
destruction by Stain and his merci-
less forces. I think the United
States is justified in extending cred
1t to the Finnish people, who, with
unparalleled heroism are fighting
for their country"
Shortly after the Russian attack
on Finland began several weeks ago
the Utah Senator came out in favor
of withdrawing American recogni-
tion of the Soviet government.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Lighting Of Yu|e Tree
Tonight Will Usher
In Christmas
President and Family
To Attend Ceremonies;
Roin or Snow Forecast

A majestic cedar glowing with
lights in the gathering dusk like
some great cathedral candle tonight
will symbolic America S hope for
merry and bountiful Christmas to
all men.
The radio networks will enable
the Nation to share with Washing
ton in holiday ceremony presided
over by President Roosevelt and at
tended by four generations of his
family. The 35-foot cedar. native
Of Gen. Washington's original es-
tate on Mount Vernon highway, will
be set aglow by the President at
Sill O'Clock, when he begins his
Yuletide message to the Nation.
Snow or rain may make or mar
the outdoor exercises, with the diff
ference probably to be determined
by a few degrees in temperature
The current forecast is for rain
or snow and slightly colder weather
tomorrow: Monday fair and colder. :"
II in Presidential Party.
In the presidential party at the
lighting of the National Commun-
lty Christmas Tree in the Ellipse
this evening will be II persons. in
Guiding members of the Roosevelt
family and White House guests.
The presidential stand will accom-
modate l40 persons. In an elevated
stand. some 800 official guests will
be admitted by card. and 500 addi-
tional seats have been set aside for
the general public 1t will be first
come. first served" as far as the
latter seats are concerned
The Electric Institute of Wash
ington last night completed the in
stallation of mercury floodhghts ar
ranged about the base of the big
cedar to emphasize the color of it's
luxuriant green foliage, which will
be sprinkled with 75O red lights in
cut-glass reflectors.
In its new situation on the Ellipse,
the community tree will be visible
from many approaches. Each eve
ming until New Years the tree will
be lit from to 9 o'clock.
The ceremonies at the tree will
begin at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon
with a concert by the United States
Marine Band.
Climax of Busy Day.
The annual ceremony will climax
busy day for Washingtonians
making final preparations to share
their Christmas bounty with needy
fellow citizens as we'll as with their
families and friends. This year.
perhaps as never before, the whole
community has participated in
Christmas charity and unselfish
works.
Countless men, women and chill
dren have aided the established
welfare organizations in providing
toys, food and clothing for unfor-
tunate children, food and fuel for
the unemployed, and holiday cheer
(see CHRISTMAS, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Dies 10 Ask Funds
To Deport 100000
Aliens in America
Sensational Conditions
Have Been Developed
On Pacific Coost, He Soys
L, the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
ORANGE. Tex, Dec. 23-Chair-
man Dies of the House Committee
on Un-American Activities said to-
day he would ask Congress to ap-
propriate funds to deport more than
100000 aliens employed in Ameri-
can industries TO the detriment of
unemployed natives.
Discussing activities OF his COM
mittee. Representative Dies said the
most serious and sensational con-
ditions" involving Communist. Fas-
cist and alien rings have been un-
covered on the Pacific Coast. He
added the new disclosures involved
among others. motion picture actors
and the c. l. o.
Committee members, President
Roosevelt and the Department of
Justice. Mr. Dies declared, will be
told of the disclosures and be asked
to institute immediate prosecution
for crimes including espionage,
sabotage. murder. and the mysteri-
Gus disappearance of persons,
especially on the West Coast.
Hearings in Los Angeles, San
Francisco and Seattle are planned.
the chairman added.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Tennessee Crash Kills
Bride Married Here

By the Associated Press
RUTLEDGE, Tenn, Dec. %
Mrs. Fred L. Pearson, "a, bride of
three days, was injured fatally near
here today when the car in which
she and her husband were riding
was in collision with Bristol
bound bus.
The Pearsons, married Wednes-
day in Washington, D. c., were en-
route to the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Wise
at Aberdeen. Miss, to spend the
Christmas holidays.
The bride, the former Miss Lillian
Wise, was an employe of the De-
partment of Agriculture Mr.. Pear
son, War Department official,
escaped unhurt.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
No Lote Editions
Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Christmas Day. The
Star will omit the $50, Night
Final and Night Final Sports
editions. Subscribers to these
late editions will receive the reg
Ular home edition.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Dies May Interview
Trotsky on Wednesday

Leon Trotsky, former commander
in chief of the Russian Red Army,
now in exile in Mexico City, may
(See DIES, Page A-6D
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Former Legislator Dies

ERIE, Pa, Dec. % R.-Milton
w. Shreve of Erie, Pa, who served
in Congress as Republican Repre-
sentative from the 10Th Pennsyl-
vania district from 1918 through
1882, died here tonight.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Christmas Heart Fund Guides
Santa to Thousands Tonight

Christmas coming to thousands of needy families Wash
ington tomorrow.
They the thousands whom would be thu
beakest of the pubcs contribution
to The Stars Christmas campaign.
Here the tangible results
total of $523844 has contributed Christina
Heart Fund to translated dinners
clothes and fuel for long cold Stoves
Evening star., 1939-12-24

Rain or snow, slightly colder today: to-
morrow tair. colder with moderate north
and northeast winds. Temperatures
yesterday-Highest, Al, at 2 pm: lowest,
81, at am
From the United States Weather Bureau report
Full details on Page AZ
Evening star., 1939-12-24

(See VATICAN, Page A-8.,
Evening star., 1939-12-24

tSee BUSINESS, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1939-12-24

(See INCOME, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Anacostia Branch Gets
Water From Patuxent

The Washington Suburban SAM
tary Commission has had to divert
$4,000, 900 gallons of water from
the Patuxent River to bolster the
shortage in the Northwest Branch
of the Anacostia River, from which
Montgomery and Prince Georges
County draw their water supply, it
was revealed today by Harry Shaw,
assistant engineer for the COM
mission.
Shortage in the Anacostia tribu-
tary was blamed on the recent dry
weather.
Plans of the commission call for
development of the Patuxent River
as the eventual water source for the
two Maryland counties, with series
of dams along its course making
an ample supply available.
The commission already has con-
structed the Mink Hollow pumping
station near Ashton, Md. This will
be augmented by other develop
ments, Mr.. Shaw said.
Prior to- the completion of the
pumping station August 12, the COM
mission had bought water from the
District of Columbia during drought
periods.
Water from the Patuxent is
pumped through a 9,OO0-foot pipe
line which empties into the North.
west Branch Of the Anacostia.
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Poles Protest Cession
OF Land 10 Lithuania

Count jerry Potocki. Polish Am
hassador. has notified this Govern
ment that the Polish government in
Paris has protested against the ces-
sion to Lithuania by Russia of ter
ritory which Poland still considers
her own, it was disclosed at the
State Department today. Secre-
tary Hull acknowledged recelp. of
the Ambassador communication
without taking any attitude.
Ambassador Potocki said in his
communication, dated October 49,
Upon instructions from my gov
ernment, I have the honor to in
form you that the Polish govern
ment, having taken cognizance of
the part of mutual assistance be-
tween Lithuania and the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics, signed on
October 10, 1889, have presented to
the government of Lithuania for
NAL protest against the acceptance
by that government Of any terri
tory ceded by the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics which does not
belong to the said union"
The territory in question is around
wilma, the ancient Lithuanian cap
ital, which had long been In pos
session of the Polish republic.
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Man Hurt in Crash
OfCub ondiTruck

Thomas M. Dodd, "a, of 18 Ninth
street NE, was treated at Casualty
Hospital last night for injuries re-
ceived in collision between a cab
in which he was riding and truck.
The crash occurred at Third and F
streets NV. Mr.. Dodd's injuries
were said to be minor.
Two persons were brought to Provi-
dence Hospital early today with in
juries received when the car in which
they were passengers left the road
near Landover, Md. Mrs. Adele
Smith, %, of Hyattsville, Md, was
admitted to the hospital, possibly
with internal injuries, and her hus-
band. Clifton R. Smith. 81, was treat
ed for fractured ribs and released.
Miss Iris Parsons. 20, of Balti-
more, suffered fractured right arm
and other injuries when a car, said
by police to have been driven by
Stanley Bridge of Baltimore, went
of the Baltimore Boulevard at
Muirkirk, Nd, early today. Miss
Ida Cassart, 20, also of Baltimore,
was less seriously hurt. Both were
taken to st. Agnes Hospital in Bal
timore.
No arrest was made by Police
man Henry c. Briscoe of the Prince
Georges County police after sn in
vestigation. The policeman said the
accident occurred during a heavy
fog.
Evening star., 1939-10-21
3,500,00o Are Treated
In W. P, A. Clinics

More than $500 900 persons were
treated by w. P. A. clinics in a
three-year period, Mrs. Florence
Kerr, assistant commissioner in
charge of professional and service
projects of the Works Progress ADJ
ministration, said today in a radio
broadcast.
Mrs. Kerr spoke over WJSV under
auspices of the Daughters of the
American Revolution Radio Com
mittee headed by Mrs. Lee r. Pen
nington, jr.
Discussing Health Conservation
and the w. P. A." Mrs. Kerr said
her division conducts wide variety
of programs, a number of which are
in the public health field. Out of
more than 100000 persons en-
ployed on professional and service
projects, nearly $4,000 are women,
she said.
"The national health survey, one
of our greatest w. P. A. projects,
sponsored by the United States
Public Health Service, revealed that
every year about two million cases
of serious illness 60 entirely without
medical treatment" Mrs. Kerr said
That is why the w. p. A. maintains
and assists clinics in most of our
cities, sends nurses into the homes
Of the poor, builds hospitals and
provides medical and dental treat
ment for those who could not re-
ceive such treatment otherwise.
I'm the first three years Of the
program, w. P. A. built over 100
new hospitals and improved 1,422
It has provided technical and cler-
ical workers for city health depart
ments," Mrs. Kerr said.
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Miss Troy Stops Here
Still Uncertain Of
ManvjIIe' 5 Intentions
Former D. c. Beouty, in
PIone He Chartered for
Her, Hopes to Be q Bride

Elinor Troy. 23-year old Washing
ton beauty, flying East alone in a
specially chartered plane to meet
and possibly marry Tommy Man
vile, stopped of in Washington a
few minutes this morning lust to
put on makeup" and call her much
married swain.
She admitted she had no idea
what Tommy's plans were. though
she rather expected him to marry
her.
He had me PACED in a movie
theater in Hollywood" she explained
to reporters. He just said: 7 love
you. You've been away two months
and I haven't found anybody else"
He told her specially chartered
plane was waiting for her and she
boarded it an hour later.
Meanwhile. in New York Mr.. Man.
vile was reported by the Associated
Press as denying that he plans to
marry the brunette.
No, Of course no." he said; -four
times is enough, isn't it?"
Miss Troy, however, said that be-
cause she was a brunette it must
change his luck. His other four
wives had all been blond.
Born in Washington. Miss Troy is
the daughter of Eric Edmonston. a
furniture dealer. Her brother, Eric
Edmonston. jr., lives at 1914 North
Capitol street.
Although she said she would like
to marry Mr.. Manville and wears a
modest diamond ring which she said
belonged to his mother, Miss Troy
has been married before herself and
doesn't want to settle down. She
said she'd rather have fun. and
you can't have fun with a bunch
of kids around"
Mr.. Manville, whom she tried to
reach at the Newark airport, ex-
planned to reporters there he char
tered an American Air Lines plane
at a cost of $1,000 because II Just
want some one to do the town with
me-"
She's gorgeous, love her and
she's terrific the asbestos heir was
reported to have said.
Evening star., 1939-10-21
Revision Of Schools
Property Setup
Is Suggested
Trade Boord Committee
Proposes Reduction in
Number of Buildings

The Board of Trade today has be-
fore it proposals by it's committee
on public schools for complete re-
vision in the public school set-up
under which the schools would have
exclusive control over their own
properties and looking toward a re-
duction in the number OF school
buildings.
The recommendation were adopted
by the committees yesterday at a
luncheon meeting. They were Of
fered by George E. Keneipp, chair
man, who presided.
In his report Mr.. Keneipp said
several schools of ancient vintage
occupy property with high land
value which could be sold and the
funds used for modern requirements.
Among those mentioned were the
Franklin School, home of the Board
of Education. which Mr.. Keneipp
said is assessed at $13 a square foot,
and the Americanization School,
where he said property was valued
at $40 square foot.
He pointed out, however, that even
if the schools wished to dispose of
these propertie; they could not,
since title is held by the Commits
sioners. Declaring the schools never
gain from the disposal of any school
properties under the present setup,
Mr.. Keneipp cited the case of the
old Abbott School at Sixth street
and New York avenue, which had
been used by the schools as a store
house and is now transferred to the
Police Department for precinct pur-
poses.
Although cutting down the num-
ber of school buildings might in
crease the distance some children
might have to travel, Mr.. Keneipp
said the schools might have their
own bus system under contractural
arrangement with the Capital Tran
sit Co.
Other action by the committee in
cluded Endorsement of the school
budget, with the exception of the
building program, which is to be
acted on separately later. The men,
bers also supported particularly in q
separate resolution the request of
the school board for increased funds
for the maintenance of school prop
critics.