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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Soldiers in Fighting Stance
Found Frozen in Finland
Writer Describes Grotesque Scene
After Rout Of Reds Near Kemiiorvi

up in the snow around the trees
where they had been tethered.
There was frozen group of 20
Russians and few Firms where it
was obvious that the Firms had
surprised some Russian machine
gunners while assembling their guns.
because the Russians hands still
held the parts with which they
were working when they looked up
and saw the Firms advancing. Their
fear was registered on the frozen
faces. Their bodies were like sta
tues of men throwing all their
muscles and strength into some
work. but their faces recorded some
thing between bewilderment and
horror.
The roads presented a horrible
sight where the Finnish machine
guns had sprayed the Russian trans
ports. The drivers were sitting at
the wheels, to which their hands
had frozen. and soldiers still were
sitting in the rear. rifles clasped be-
tween their knees.
The Firms captured six tanks,
which resemble the British Bren
un-carriers, except that they are
fitted with propellers and rudders
for the purpose of negotiating
rivers Other captured equipment
included piles of rifles. machine
guns. anti-tank guns. gas masks,
helmets and musical instruments
with which the Russians intended
to celebrate victory.
After l left the battlefield I in
tervieWed some of the Russian pris-
oners. They said the Russo-German
pact was good for the people and
denied reports that the Russian
Army contains regiments of women
warriors The prisoners said they
never expected to see sunny Geor-
gia again.
I am dressed in fur coat, hat,
gloves and knee-boots and three
pairs of socks. but am still cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
King George Hopeful
For Peace, but Holds
Nation Ready for War
Feel We Are Fighting
Against Wickedness,'
He Says in Broadcast
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SANDRINGHAM. England, Dec
25.-King George VI declared today
that if the New Year brought peace
"how thankful we shall be-" but If
the war should continue I'VE shall
remain undaunted," as he broad
cast Christmas greetings to his en-
pire from his Sandringham study
The festival which we know as
Christmas is above all festival of
peace and of the home" the King
said as he quietly observed the day
with Queen Elizabeth and their two
daughters.
Among all free peoples the love
of peace is profound, for this alone
gives security to the home. But
true peace is in the hearts of men
and it is a tragedy of this time that
there are powerful countries whose
whole direction and policy are
based on aggression and suppress
sion of all that we hold dear for
mankind " =" he declared.
1--WE feel in our hearts that we
are fighting against wickedness and
this conviction will give us strength
from day to day to preserve until
victory is assured.
''At home we are, as it were, TAX
ing the strain for what may lie
ahead of us, resolved and confident.
We look with pride and thankful
ness on the never-failing courage
of the royal navy, upon which
throughout the last four months
has burst a storm of ruthless and
unceasing warfare"
The King also praised the gal
liant air force" the army and all
men and women of the empire as
members of great family of ma
tons which are prepared to sacrifice
everything that freedom of spirit
may be saved to the world.
II believe from my heart that
the cause which binds us togetha
by peoples and faithful allies, is a
cause of Christian civilization.
"On no other basis can a true
civilization be built. Let us remem-
Der this through the dark times
ahead of us and when we are max
ing peace, for which all men pray"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

To Double U. 5.
.P|ane0rders
Purchases Believed
Necessary to Keep
Pace With Germans
by the Associated Press.

French and British inquiries have
indicated to well-informed sources
here that the allies contemplate
more than doubling their purchases
of American-made warplanes to arm
for air battles which they appear to
consider inevitable.
Contracts for 1000 or more craft
have been given American plants in
the Mast 10 months-for pursuit
planes that have proved their mill
tary worth over the German west
wall bombers, attack bombers and
other types.
Home Products Stepped Up.
Though British and French plants
together have stepped up their out
put to $500 or more planes a month.
aviation circles believe that they
still may trail Germs-1s produc-
tive capacity. The American avia-
ton industry, which officials have
estimated can produce 1000 planes
month without further major ex-
pansion. Is looked to for the decisive
margin.
France has increased to $50 an
order with single manufacturer
for pursuit planes which appear to
have proved. at least, a match for
Germany's famous Messerschmidt
fighters. Inquiries hint that actual
ly thousands more of these and 9TH
er American pursuit planes may be
contracted for next year.
The French appear chiefly inter-
ested in the pursuit or fighter type,
whereas the British have concen-
trated recently on new-style attack
bombers.
The British air ministry has
started discussion about a possible
5000 900 order for attack bombers
credited with speeds approaching
400 miles an hour. These were said
to be improved models of 270 at
tack bombers which the Douglas
Aircraft Co. is filling for France at
cost of about $4,000 900. and at
least to approach the performance
Of the newest American Army craft
of the type
United States Has Prior Contracts.
AS long the as the foreign orders
do not interfere with prior con-
tracts with the American Army and
Navy, the War and Navy Depart
ments show no signs of abjecting.
Before plane is released for sale
abroad by the Joint Aeronautical
Board, Army and Navy officials must
determine that American military
secrets are not being betrayed. and
that even more efficient planes are
available for the United States.
One effect of the huge British
French order is to put American
plane designers and manufacturers
into competition with Germany's
craftsmen.
Reports from London and Berlin
that Germany is beginning to use
against British bombers a new two
engine Messerschmidt flying 379
miles an hour were followed last
week by an announcement that new
and more powerful motors have
been put into the Curtiss- Hawk
planes such as already have been
delivered to France.
The planes already in service have
motors of about 1000 horsepower,
whereas the later models, it was
said, will have nine-cylinder air.
cooled motors developing 1900
horsepower.
British and French airmen have
reported to American aviation quar-
tiers that both the British Spitfires
and American Curtiss fighters have
proved superior to the newest Ger
man planes of sheir type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Pope Offers Basis
For Peace in Talk
To25CardinaIs
Five Points Suggested
In Address AssuiIino
lnhumonity Of War
Fy the Associated Press.

Fy the Associated Press.
VATICAN CITY. Dec. 25.-Pope
Plus XII led Catholics in prayer
today. having offered a basis for
peace in a Christmas address in
which he assailed the inhumanity
of war.
The Pope celebrated mass at mid
night in the intimacy of his private
chapel and again said mass on aris-
ing early for a qNiet Christmas,
which he arranged to spend within
his apartments. listening to a pro-
gram of Christmas music broadcast
by the Vatican radio station.
Taylor Appointment Hailed.
In Informally acknowledging Pres
ident Roosevelt's appointment OF
Myron c. Taylor as his personal
representative to the Vatican, the
Pope described the move as:
"A powerful contribution for
achievement of just and durable
peace and alienation of the suffer-
ings of war"
Pope Plus said he had expressed
his heartfelt gratitude" to the
President for the christmas mes
sage which could not have been
more welcome to us. ="
His program for lust and hon
orable peace" which he proposed in
an address to Is cardinals yester-
day, contained five points. He ex-
pressed belief that when the "occa-
sion presents itself" all sane states
men, would consider them.
Pope's Five Points.
l. Guarantee every nation, large
or small. the right to life and in
dependence.
2. Free the world from 1.-The
slavery of ornaments"
3. Make effective international
organizations created to solve the
the worlds problems peacefully.
4. Fulfill "the needs and just de-
mands of nations, peoples and ethi-
cal minorities.'
5. Provide observance by states
men and peoples of Christian prin-
ciples.
Declaring that actions in war vio-
late the most elementary senti-
ments of humanity" the Pope de-
(see POPE, Page A-5)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Rail Link Between
Russia and Reich Seen
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, Dec. 25.-Informed
sources said last night a communique
would be issued shortly announcing
establishment of direct railway traf-
f1c between Germany and Russia
over nine points Of former Polish
territory.
An agreement already has been
reached on freight rates, these
sources said. indicating German
hopes for big shipments of Russian
goods.
Russia and Germany have
concluded a trade agreement in
which the Reich will exchange
manufactured goods for Russian
raw materials.)
These sources said trainloads of
oil and grain already had been sent
from Russia to Germany.
It was understood the Russian
tracks, which are wider than most
of those In Europe, had been ad-
justed to permit operation with
German facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Bells Of Bethlehem
Ring Out, Unheard
By Nations al War
Broadcast Abandoned
Because Of Fighting
In Europe
BY the Associated Press.

by tne Associated PTeSS.
JERUSALEM, Dec. 25.-The bells
of Bethlehem rang out message of
peace on EARTH" today unheard by
nations at war.
Unlike previous years. the church
bells of the holy city were not
Broadcast to the rest of the world
because of European hostilities. The
echo of the chimes died away within
the confines of the city.
There was no snow, but a cold
wind swept the holly bedecked
homes of thousands who spent the
holiday far from their homeland.
In contrast to troubled outside
world. the Holy Land was at peace
for the first time in three years.
Long standing strife between the
Jews and Arabs for the control of
Palestine was stilled, at least tenn
porarily.
Peace Theme of Pilgrims.
One theme-peace for war; torn
Europeans on the lips of thou
sands who made the annual pill
grimage to the Church of the Ma
tivity at Bethlehem and knelt at
the shrine which marks the place
where the Christ child was born.
~ Some took advantage of the week
end 4salIdaY. to turn to the shores
of the Deaa.Sss- while others took
trips to the bib1icsnGttx- of Liberals
on the shores of the Sease< Laalilee
Uniformed soldiers mingled wssils.
visitors at the church services.
The attendance was heavy at the
st. Georges (Anglican Cathedral
in the American colony. Through
out the morning the mathis we're
sung to worshipers gathered from
government officialdom. British
military quarters and American
communities. Many Christian
Arabs came here from remote viii
lagos to celebrate the holy season.
Traditional Service Revived.
Members of the Young Mems
Christian Association revived their
traditional service. suspended for
three years due to disturbances, at
Tel Boaz, known as the field of the
shepherds"
Bonflres were lighted for an eve
ming service in the fields where the
shepherds received their celestial
visitation of the birth of Christ. Be-
fore the ritual. the group gathered
at the entrance of a cave and par
took of bread and meat prepared in
the age-old manner OF the shep-
herds.
With lights crowning the hilltops,
they received the glad tidings ITO
you this day is born of Da-
vid's line. the Savior who is Christ
the-Lord."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Christmas Seal Sale
Hits New High Here

An all-tlme record for funds re-
oelved by Christmas day in Wash
lngtons annual Christmas seals
campaign sponsored by the Ma
tlonal tuberculosis Association was
announced today.
Cash receipts amounting to more
than $4,000 have already come in,
according to DR.. j. Winthrop Pea
body, president of the local asso-
citation.
DR.. Peabody said he was conf
dent the $4,000 campaign goal
would be realized before the end of
the year.
Washington can and will win it's
fight to Danish tuberculosis and be-
come a model in health protection
for the Nation instead of having, as
now. the fifth highest tuberculosis
death rate in the country" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Two Truinmen Killed
As Engine ExpIodes
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHOCTAW, Okla, Dec. 25.-Two
trainmen were killed today by boil
er explosion on a local freight train
two miles east of here.
The dead are Ollie L. Henderson,
engineer. and Walter A. Grove, fire.
man, both of Shawnee. Okla.
Conductor j. l.. Lewellyn and two
brakemen barely escaped serious in
jury from flying metal by diving to
the floor of the caboose.
So terrific was the explosion that
only the drive wheels and part of
the frame of the engine remained
on the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Gifts Continue
For Christmas
Heart Fund

Christmas is being celebrated
today in thousands of homes
where, without public contri-
buttons to The Star Christmas
Heart Fund. there would have
been only the bleakest Yule-
tide.
Donations for needy families
are still coming in to The Star.
A list of acknowledgements of
those received today is on
Page Az. These contributions
will be sent to the Council Of
Social Agencies for distribu-
ton to the citys needy during
the holiday week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Ce||er Will Seek Guns
For Use by Finland

Representative Celler. Democrat,
of New York is planning to intro
duce in the next Congress a bill
authorizing the United States Army
to release its latest type of anti
aircraft guns to Finland for use lin
bringing down ruthless Russian
bombers."
Mr.. Celler, who is visiting in Flor
ida. announced this intention in a
statement released by his secretary,
Seymour S. Guthman. He said the
Army is releasing other equipment,
including gas masks, and that anti
aircraft guns are badly needed.
Nothing" the Representative de-
cfared should stand in our way to
help Finland in her courageous
fight against brute Russia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Russian Airmen Bomb He|sinki
And Viipuri as Firms Claim
Land Gains on All Fronts
Two Women and
Girl Injured in
Seocoost City
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HELSINKI, Dec 25.-Howling air
Raid sirens drowned the Christmas
bells in Finland's capital today and
the sound of distant detonations in
Dictated the suburbs were hit by
raiders.
Russian fighting planes also sent
residents of Viipuri, second largest
Finnish city, into AFRAID shelters
early today. but on land the in
vaders were reported repulseG on
three fronts.
One alarm after another drove
Helsinki's residents to cover over
q period of nearly five hours. but
apparently no bombs fell inside
the city
Two women and one girl were
injured as the Russian bombers
cruised over historic Viipuri for
more than four hours and bombed
workers section of the city.
A dozen houses were destroyed by
the raiders who were making the
second attack of the day on the
seaport city.
Long-range Smelling of the city
was resumed at night by Russian
artillerymen, but there was little
damage.
At least 80 Russian planes passed
over the city during the day. Anti
aircraft batteries shot down one and
1t was reported Finnish fighters
doWned two others in Central Fin
land
The Finnish communique re-
ported Yesterday IA Soviet planes
were shot down in numerous aerial
corAbats during the day.
Enemy Dead Unknown.
The enemy dead thus far, the
Firms said. cannot be known ex-
actly, but it must soar to an ex-
tremely high figure
The Russians reported the
Finnish Army left 971 men dead
-. on the field in clashes yesterday
on the Karelian Isthmus front
and that IS soldiers and four
Finnish officers were taken pris-
oners)
Successful drives against the enc
my were reported by the Firms from
the Southern 1sthmus front, the
central sector and farther north.
Reconnoitering attacks were car
ried out against the enemy along
the Isthmus, and Soviet forces were
hurled back, the communique said.
On the Agla jarvi front. about IS
miles from the Russian border north
OF Lake Ladoga, the Firms said they
had reached Aittojoki
Russians Lose Tanks.
In the "waistline" section between
Suomussalmi and Raappe, the Firms
reported Russian losses as two tanks
and transport column of 100 horses
and the capture by us of automobiles
and two anti-tank guns"
Further north. the Firms were re-
ported following up the Red Army
forces approaching" Salla, about IS
miles from the Russian frontier.
Entire enemy companies, bat
talions and regiments have been cut
up and scattered" an official war
summary said
The fire of the defenders has
. reaped line after line of attackers
.as the enemy drove into our fire. 49,
The number of destroyed or cap
tured tanks is we'll above 200. Some
dozens of airplanes have been
brought down. We have also cap
tured dozens of cannon. hundreds
OF machine guns and other war ma
terlals. In comparison, our losses
are small"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
New Mine Screen Laid
OFF English East Coast

EN lEe ASSOClHCeu FTeSS
LONDON, Dec. 25.-A new screen
of mines, which the British admiral
ty said was laid for better protec-
ton of vessels navigating in the
North Sea-" today guarded the east
coast of England and Scotland.
The admiralty declared the barrier
was Britain's answer to recent Ger
many mine-laying activity. The an
nouncement said Germany has been
guilty of laying automatic moored
mines without notice in the North
Sea outside territorial waters of the
British coast"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
british WorpIones,
Fly Over Germany
3s the Associated Press.

0S UTE HSSUCIHCeN Press,
BERLIN, Dec. 25.-The German
high command disclosed today that
British warplanes had flown over
German territory yesterday.
"On the western front the day
passed quietly communicate said.
Whereas there were no activities
by the German air force December
"a. British planes flew over the Ger
man HelgolandD Blight in the course
Of the afternoon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Wars YuIe Greeting

LONDON, Dec. Is R).-The adj
miralty sent a greeting to members
Of the British fleet today expressing
appreciation for their "determina-
ton and enthusiasm" and wishing
success to all those who will be
fortunate enough to get in contact
with the enemy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
British Will Study
Neutrality Zone Protest
Py the Associated Press.

FN the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 25-Naval officials
said last night the protest by 81
American republics against fighting
and raiding in the safety zone
around the Western Hemisphere
would be given careful study"
when 1t had been delivered onicially
to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Russians Are Told
They're Fighting British
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
VIIPURI, Dec. 25.-Strange stories
were attributed by Finnish officers
today to Russian prisoners. some of
whom were quoted as saying they
believed they were fighting the
British.
The prisoners asserted they were
told the Finnish Army had been
smashed by the Russian drive and
that the British now faced the So
vietH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Winter Hits Montana

HELENA, Mont, Dec. Is (R.-
Winter pushed the cold valve down
for Montana's Christmas.
A sudden cold wave overspread the
State last night. Before midnight
it was II below Zero in Butte. Miles
City registered 2 below, and Helena
and Great Falls reported zero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Assossins SIoy Two
Supporters of Wunq
By the Associated Press.

BY lNe ASSOCIdCeu PIFSS.
SHANGHAI. Dec. 25.-Terrorists'
guns brought death to two support
ers of Wang Ching-wei, Chinese
leader whom the Japanese are sup
porting to head a new Chinese gov
eminent, during daring Christmas
shooting today. A third supporter
of Wang was wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
No Late Editions
Today

In observance of Christmas,
The Star today omits the $50.
Night Final and Night Final
Sports editions. Subscribers to
these late editions will receive the
regular home edition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Foreign
Soldiers in fighting stance found
frozen in Finland Page Al
Pope Plus offers five-point peace
program. Page Al
French, British plan to double pur-
chases of U. S. planes. Page Al
Russians bomb Finlands second
largest city. Page Al
National
Warning and peaceful nations OBJ
serve Christmas. Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
NotionoI
Washington and Vicinity

Capital joins Nation in joyous cele-
bration of Christmas. Page Al
$l50,00O fire sweeps lumber yard in
Southwest. Page B.
Washington misses snow falling on
North Carolina. Page B.1
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-06-15
Asks Cooperation of
Public at City Dump

Ernest Wood, recently appointed
by the city council as custodian of
the city dump. reports that the
premises have been cleaned con-
siderable and at the present time
are in very good condition re-
quests that citizens cooperate with
the city in keeping this depository
in as good a condition as possible.
Last year the council passed an
ordinance, number 229, which has
TO do With the care of the grounds.
1t follows.
Section / That hereafter it shall
be unlawful and a misdemeanor for
any person, except the duly au-
thorized attendant thereof. or the
Chief ofzPolice of he City of Lib
by, Montana, or persons acting di-
rectly under the direction and SUI
pervision of such attendant or Chief
of Police, to set, light. start, kim
die, ignite, or cause any fire. or
burn any forest material, refuse,
garbage, or debris. within the per-
iod from May LIST TO September 30th,
inclusive of each year, upon the
City Dump Grounds of the City
of Libby Montana, as situated in
Lincoln County.
Section 2. That is shall be I'M
lawful and misdemeanor for any
person to dump any refuse, garbage
or debris of any character whatso-
ever IN any part or portion of the
City Dump Grounds, except at the
place or places designated and
marked for such purpose by the at
tendant thereof.
Section g. Any person violating
any provision of this ordinance, up
on conviction thereof, shall be pun
ished by fine of not less than
Three Hundred Dollars ((S300.001.
or by Imprisonment in the City Jail
of not to exceed ninety 900 DAYS.
or by both such fine and inprison-
ment.
Mr. Woods reports that in the
past citizens have been in the habit
of dumping at any place they hap
pened to park at first. He says that
the grounds are now cleaned and
graveled and that persons should
use precaution as to the place they
dispose of refuse. He requests that
all matter to be disposed of be
thrown over the edge and not
placed on the grounds where cars
are liable to have to run over it.
All citizens are urged to COOP
crate with Mr.. Wood and the City
Of Libby by obeying the aforemen-
toned ordinance.