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Evening star., 1939-03-22
Deficiency Bill Calls
For Extra 116Mi||ion
Outlay on Defense
Army Equipment and
Seocoost Funds Get
Committee Approval
By the Associated Press.

6S tne Associated Press.
Another integral part of President
Roosevelt's emergency defense pro-
gram-this one calling for S1l6,539,-
287-started through Congress today
with approval of the House Appro-
priations Committee
The money. earmarked to supply
CRITICAL equipment needs of the
Army to bolster seacoast defenses.
was included in a deficiency appro-
priation bill carrying total of Sl85,-
672,028 in direct appropriations and
contractual authorizations.
In addition to the military funds,
which supplement the $4,000, 900
already approved by the House in
the War Departments regular ap-
preparation for the coming fiscal
year, the bill would make up short
ages for number of other govern
mental agencies.
The defense item would permit the
Army to buy more semi automatic
rifles, light and heavy artillery.
tanks, anti-aircraft guns, gas masks
and similar equipment. but the COM
mlttee reported 81 per cent of the
shortages in this field would still
exist.
s27.962. .9Os Slash.
The committee slashed $27.962 ,903
from presidential recommendations
dealt with in the bill, but some of
the reductions may be restored later.
one OF the largest single cuts was
ST 800, 900 recommended by Presi-
dent Roosevelt for training 10000
civilian airplane pilots. The COM
mlttee decided to defer action pend
ing legislation authorizing the pro-
gram. suggesting at the same time
that the training would be better
and more economically accom-
plished if the matter were placed
in the hands of the Army instead
of the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
as proposed
Despite warnings by officials of
the National Advisory Committee
for Aeronautics that Germany is
building better military planes than
the United States and is far ahead
IN aviation research, the committee
turned down proposal for a huge
research laboratory at Sunnyvale,
Calf.
1t approved an additional s2.l4O.-
600 for air research facilities at
Langley Field, Va, but said it was
unwilling to recommend a duplicate
plant 5000 miles away.
S5,000,OO0 Plea Fails.
The group, turning to other fields,
denied a request for $5.00O.0OO to
be added to w. P. A. funds for
construction of irrigation projects
In the Great Plains Area and turned
down a request for an additional
100000 for the Puerto Rico Re-
construction Administration to meet
increased unemployment attributed
TO operation of the wage-hour law.
Without change, the committee
recommended $16,07O,425 in items
requested by the Treasury Depart
ment, including $1O,250 900 for pay
ments to Federal land banks on ac-
count OF congressional reduction of
the interest rate on mortgages;
S38OO,OOO for refunding internal
revenue collections and $1595, 900
(See DEFICIENCY, Page A-l2.)
Evening star., 1939-03-22

called that the community center
program had been curtailed because
of the limited funds. With a $4,000
appropriat he said. much of this
might be restored, but not with
$4,000.
A $4,000 appropriation, he added,
is no guarantee the schools will be
able to remain open
He pointed out that in the event
of the $4,000 being insufficient there
would be no further deficiency bill
in which to seek aid.
A total of 92.79696 for District
needs is included in the bill. This
sum is a decrease of S14879 from the
budget estimates. In reporting the
bill, Chairman Taylor of the Appro-
priations Committee explained that
the amount of $3.50 for District
Building salaries for 1889 has been
reduced S2,454 to S5,O66 in the bill
as reported because of an acknowl-
tSee SCHOOL FUND, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Lewis Against Loss
0C.I.0 0. as Price
OF Labor Unity
Miners Told Thot Failure
Of PorIeys Will Bring
Change Of Policy
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, March 22-John L..
Lewis firmly declared himself today
against any dissolution of the Con-
gress for Industrial Organizations
las the price FOR labor unity" in this
country.
The C. I. o. and its many or
CARNATIONS, he shouted. in an ad-
dress to $50 delegates to a tridis-
trict anthracite conference. do not
propose to dissolve themselves and
cut themselves up into a multitude
of pieces as the quid pro quo of be-
coming associated with the American
Federation of Labor"
(The dictionary translation of
quid pro quo is "one thing for
another.")
Referring to the renewal of peace
parleys with the A. F. of L. at Wash
ington, D. c., on Friday. Mr.. Lewis
declared:
If peace comes, well and good
Labor will be the beneficiary and the
country will rejoice.
IF peace on an honorable basis
fails to come. then the c. I. o. will
change its policy"
Mr.. Lewis accused the A. F. L. of
foul blows" against the C. I. o. and
charged that the rival organization
was now organizing unions in an
attempt to absorb the c. I. O."
The c. 1. o. will not long tolerate
that policy" he said. THE C. I. O..
is capable of doing more than merely
defending itself. 1t is capable of in
flicting injury on an adversary.
THE day may come when patience
will cease to be virtue. Those in
the A. F. l.. now enjoy themselves
by harassing the c. I. o. may well
look forward to a day when they
tSee MINERS, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Hurban Rejects Request
To Turn Over Embassy
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Col. Vladimir S. Hurban, Czecho-
Slovak minister, disclosed today he
had rejected brusquely second re-
quest from the German Embassy
that he surrender the legation and
Czecho-Slovak consulates in the
United States.
II will not hand over anything to
the Germans" the Minister said
was his reply today to DR.. Hans
Thomson, German charge d'affaires.
Col. Hurban said the latest de-
mand for surrender was delivered
Saturday evening during his ab-
sence from Washington.
This official message, he said, was
in the German language. The Min
lister said he replied partly in the
Czech language and partly in Slo-
yak, and quoted telegram he had
sent to the former Czech ministry
of foreign affairs in Prague March
II after German absorption Of the
republic.
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Stock Market Breaks,
Shares Falling 81 10 S.
By ths Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 22.-The
stock market broke today under an
other heavy wave of selling attrib-
uted by brokers mainly to fear Italy
was getting ready to press its de-
mands on France.
Many shares plunged 81 to SIS to
the lowest prices since decline on the
European crisis started a week ago.
Gains in yesterdays minor rally
were wiped out.
Of 50 to more than IS at one
time were U. S. Steel, Bethlehem,
Westinghouse, Chrysler, Du Pont and
U. S. Rubber.
Losses were shaved somewhat as
selling diminished after running so
heavy for a time the stock ticker
dropped four minutes behind the
dealings.
In brokerage circles, the Italian
Grand Councils reafi1rmation of the
Rome Berlin axis was stressed as
the outstanding overnight news.
London and other foreign markets, it
was noted, were on the decline be-
fore Wall Street trading began.
Bond and most commodities
slipped with stocks.
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Martial Law Is Proclaimed
By Kuunus Government:
German Army Ready
European Developments

GERMAN THREAT TO take Lthuania forced
Memel Kaunas emergency proclaimed.
Al
SIR SAMUEL Germany
occupy Lthuania if Meme refused. Al
HITLER BOARDS DEUTSCHLAND trip Memel leaving
Ribbentrop to Lthuanion delegates. Page Al
SOUTHEAST EUROPEAN NATIONS infected by contagon fears
mobizng armies Rumania prepares against Hungary and
Bulgaria. A-4
FRIEND OF IL DUCE reconcia
with Italy secret mission
Page A-4
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Boys Republic Supports
The Star Music Conpoiqn
Symphony Broudcusts

Through the cooperation of
the National Broadcasting Co.
The Star is presenting over
WMAL each weekday morning
a movement from one of the
symphonic compositions fea-
tured in the music appreciation
campaign. The program on
which the recordings are heard,
"Todays Prelude" is scheduled
daily except Sunday from $50
to 7:25 am. and The Stars
recordings may be heard at ap-
proximately 7 am.
The recordings already re-
leased in the campaign may be
obtained at the special booth
in the lobby of The Star Build
ing each weekday from am.
to 6 pm. The booth is closed
on Sundays.
Evening star., 1939-03-22
House Rules Unit
Approves Probe Of
W.P. A. Operations
Cox Resolution Accorded
Overwhelming Vote, With
Only ; or a Against
BACKGROUND

DHS n onOC f IL
Government relief policies hare
been center of many bitter con-
trouersies through past sir years,
climared recently by broad accu-
Sations OF political pressure on
5obless and by 1UaSte of funds
In present session of Congress
economy bloc has concentrated
its fire on w. P. A. appropriations
1oith present moUe for inuest1ga-
ton being closely allied to efforts
TO curtail money giuen relief ad-
nlinistrdtion.
By the Associated Press.
The House Rules Committee ap-
proved resolution today directing
the Appropriations Committee tc
make a thorough investigation" OF
the Works Progress Administration
Members said the Rules Commit
tee voted overwhelmingly for the
proposal with only three or four
OF those present in opposition.
Representative Cox, Democrat, OF
Georgia is the author Of the meas
ure, which may be brought before
the House later in the week.
The measure contains no refer
ences to the particular points the
inquiry should touch on and merely
says the Appropriations Committee
shall report to the House as soor
as practicable during the present
Congress the results of its investiga-
tions, together with such recon.
mendations for legislation as il
deems desirable.'
The Appropriations Committee
also would be directed to study the
administration of laws, regulatio
and orders under which w. P. A. op.
crates.
Administration Held Opposed.
Backers of the resolution, which
requires only House approval anc
no action by the Senate or the sig
nature Of the President, said ad-
ministration leaders were opposed
to it.
Chairman SABBATH of the Rules
Committee said he saw no neeo
for the inquiry. adding that Chair
man Taylor of an Appropriations
Subcommittee considering an addi.
tional $150,000,000 appropriation
for w. P. A. had told him We've
been investigating w. P. A. for 81,
days
Representative Cox informed the
House he would introduce the inquir,
resolution just few minute
before President Roosevelt's message
requesting the $l50.000 900 was reae
to the legislators on March IA.
Rules Committee members pre-.
dicted debate on the investigation
resolution would bring out some
Startling things about w. P. A.
The Georgian has another meas.
ure pending to give the Appropria.
tions Committee $4,000 for ex.
penses of the investigation.
President Discusses Taxes.
Injecting new elements of strif.
and uncertainty into the alread,
heated fight over w. P. A. and tn,
request for the $3.50 900 900 relief ap
preparation. President Roosevelt in
dicated at his press conference yes
terday that prospects for administra
ton support for retrenchment il
(see ECONOMY, Page A-50
Evening star., 1939-03-22

BERLIN, March % (P>.-Adolf
Hitler set out this afternoon to visit
in triumph his newest acquisition
the Baltic Sea district of Memel
which Lithuania relinquished this
morning.
The Fuehrer boarded the 10000
ton pocket battleship Deutschland
at SWinemuende, 120 miles north of
Berlin, this evening for a night trip
to Koenigsberg, East Prussia. and
to Memel port, where he is due to-
morrow noon.
Units of the powerful German
army stood ready to cross the in
ternational bridge at Tilsit, East
Prussia, to be on hand somewhat
ahead of the chancellor.
Three Lithuanian cabinet min
listers arrived by airplane in Berlin
at 5:45 pm. today Q1:45 am. f.
S. T) to arrange with Foreign Min
lister Joachim Won Ribbentrop the
details of Memels transfer back to
Germany and give it legal form.
This is Hitler's second triumphal
journey in week. On March Is he
rode into Prague to take that an
cient capital of Bohemia -Moravia
under his protection.
Army Planes Ready.
Squads of bombers and pursuit
planes also were ready to fly over
Memel.
BY the sea voyage Hitler empha-
sizes Germany's growing maritime
Importance and avoids crossing the
Polish Corridor. which may be an
other Nazi objective soon.
Nazi leaders of the formerly Ger
man Free City of Danzig expressed
fears that they might have diff
Guilty in restraining a population
that expects its liberation" to come
on the heels of that of Memel.
Concern was expressed in Poland.
which. next to Lithuania, is most
vltally affected by the new German
acquisition. both because of her
PioAllllty W Ille territory ana be-
cause Of implications for Danzig,
which lies at the head of the Polish
Corridor, separating East Prussia
from the rest of Germany.
Reliable opinion in Berlin. how
ever, was that the Polish Corridor
was not on the list of additions to be
made in the immediate future to
the expanding German empire.
Reich to Delay Occupation.
Lithuania's decision last night to
return Memel to Germany was de-
scribed by D. N. B., official German
news agency, as the only expedient
solution for Cancellation.
Ernst Neumann. leader of Ger
mans in Memel. announced that he
would issue a proclamation on re-
union of his territory with the
fatherland during a special session
of the Memel Landtag, convened for
6 pm. moon, E. S. t..
Terms of agreement between
(See RERIIN Page A-A)
Evening star., 1939-03-22

BERLIN, March % (P.-Two con-
victed traitors died today on the
guillotine-Johannes Mikolajewski,
48, and his son, Fritz, %, who were
condemned November 80 for re-
vealing German defense secrets to
an unidentified foreign secret serv-
ice. Their death brought the total
of 1899 executions to ID.
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Demand Based on Force

KAUNAS, March % (P.-The lit
tie republic of Lithuania surrendered
Memel, the seaport she acquired
after the World War, to the advanc-
ing German Reich today in answer
to what semi official sources said
was threat that her entire state
would be taken over if she did not
comply.
Thus Germany got back a Baltic
seaport she lost under the Treaty
of Versailles and Lithuania was
left without one. The semi official
newspaper Lietuvos Aidas said:
In the face of dire necessity
Lithuania was placed before the
cruel dilemma--either transfer
Memel to Germany or endanger the
independence of the entire state"
Arguing that the best possible
course had been followed in capit-
ulating to German pressure, the
newspaper said:
The German demand was based
on force and Lithuania must hero
tcally submit"
SIdlt VI emergency.
Lithuania was declared in a state
OF emergency and reserve troops
were called to the colors, replacing
Memellanders released from service
by the Nazi annexation.
Gan Exchange Telegraph Agency
-British-dispatch from Warsaw
said Germany had threatened
aerial bombardment of Kaunas
unless a propaganda ministry
communique were withdrawn last
night. The communique, sub
sequently Withdrawn. had said
no change in Memel's status
could be made until consultation
with foreign powers who in 1924
guaranteed Memel's integrity.
CForeign Minister Joachim Won
Ribbentrop Of Germany tried to
get Lithuanian Foreign Minister
Jouzas Urbsys to sign a docu-
ment making his nation
'protectorate' of Germany as
Bohemia -Moravia became after
CzechoS Slovakia S dissolution, the
dispatch asserted. Urbsys re-
fused, saying he was without
authority to make such a sweep ,
ing commitment
Cabinet Announces Cession.
The Lithuanian cabinet announced
the return of Memel, 1,O99 square
mile territory, with 10000 mostly
German population, early this morn
ing.
German storm troop formations
and Memel NaziS at once began
taking over public buildings, the
radio station and other posts in the
city of Memel, which has been Lith-
uania's only port.
The regular troops of the German
army, however, apparently had not
yet crossed the frontier.
tReuters British News Agency
in dispatch from Kaunas said
that unofficial reports from
Memel were that German troops
started marching into the terri
tory this morning to carry out the
surrender of the territoryD
Parliament Gives o. X.
The Lithuanian Parliament in an
emergency session this morning ap-
proved the cession of Memel. The
official Lithuanian announcement.
said:
The cession of Memel, which has
been forced on Lithuanians, has
depressed the population but there
is determination to fight for the
independence OF Lithuania her.
self"
A government communique, is
sued earlier to the Lithuanian Tele-
graphic Agency for transmission to
Berlin, stated.
I'm view of the position taken by
the German Reich, the Lithuanian
Council of Ministers gave it's agree
ment to transfer Memelland to
Germany.
This agreement was communi-
Gated on the same day to Parlia-
ment. The Lithuanian delegation
will proceed to Berlin Wednesday
(See KAUNAS, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1939-03-22
We
The Governn ..,t
People

I'VE the Government Peo-
pie" entertain tonight over
WMAL at 10 o'clock. In an
other in this series of radio
programs Of, for and by the
Government employees Of
Washington the Interstate
Commerce Commission will be
featured in a radio party in
cluding dramatics, songs,
music and news.
1--WE the Government Peo-
pie" is sponsored by The Star.
with the cooperation Of the
National Broadcasting Co.
Evening star., 1939-03-22

first time today at the special
music appreciation booth in the
lobby of The Star Building.
Discussing plans for his organiza-
(see MUSIC, Page A-30
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Reorganization
Amendment
Defeated
Administration Coins
Reconsideration
By 46-44Vote
BACKGROUND

Administration suffered one OF
It's major setbackS last year In
defeat OF measure authorizing re.
organization OF erecutiUe depart
mentS. With presidential powers
modified, neW bill has passed
House in present session and is
HoW IN Senate. Yesterday, oppo.
sttton bloc prevailed by narrou
margin in amending legislation
to giUe Congress greater poUers.
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Summary of Toduy's Star

Foreign.
Italy to be with Germany when war
comes, Gayda warns. Page Al
Nazis begin taking over control of
Memel Page Al
Southeast Europe. gripped by fears,
mobilizing armies. Page A
Fighting renewed in five Chinese
provinces. Page A
Italians are ready for reconciliation,
France is told. Page Al
Notionol.
Rules Committee approves move for
new probe OF w. P. A. Page Al
House gets deficiency bill carrying
sll6,539 ,287 for defense. Page Al
Vote on reorganization bill puts ad-
ministration on defense. Page Al
President says mouthful" in taxes
economy discussion. Page Al
Presidents role disclosed in settling
of F. H. A. controversy. Page AS
Washington ord Vicinity.
Committee sets $1,000 D. c. school
heat and light fund. Page Al
Lee boulevard planning conference
may be called. Page Al
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Hitler Leaves for Memei
BULLETIN,

BUCHAREST, Rumania,
March % (P).-Germany and
Rumania signed a trade treaty
tonight. Rumanian officials
jubilantly announced that the
country's political and eco
nomic independence" had
been preserved under the
terms of the treaty. Details
were not announced,
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Weather Forecast

Fair and colder. with lowest about 80
tonight; tomorrow fair and warmer;
gentle north and northeast winds.
Temperatures today-Highest, 43, at 2
pm; lowest, SO, at $50 am.
Full report on page Az.
Evening star., 1939-03-22
Reich Kills Two Traitors

(See ROME, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1939-03-22

(See LONDON, Page A-4D
Evening star., 1939-03-22

(See REORGANIZATION, Page A-3)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-07

The eighteenth Annual Winter
Sports Days have been set for p.
IN. Jan. 81 and % at the Belle Isle
skating pavilion. conducted by the
Department OF Recreation and the
Department OF Parks and Boule-
wards. II was announced by {. r.,
Brewer. recreation commissioner.
Glasses OF competition will be as
follows: Under . years OF age.
CRADLE class: 10 IL years, mid
get; IL and IL years. juvenile; IL
and Is years junior: i6 and II
years, intermediate; is and over
senior.
There Will he novice events,
championship and open events.
Novice events are open only TO
skaters who have not placed first.
second or third In championship
races. or first in novice race
A 100 yard dash is listed for
cradle and midget class boys and
junior girls. The 900 yard dash Is
open 10 all ages. and the 40 yard
dash TO anyone in the junior class
or older.
There will be a one-sixih mile ior
midge,s one half mile and one
mile for juniors or older. Senior
men arc listed for two mile and
five mile event.
Any event not listed for paru-
cular class will he run II sufficient
entries warrant H.
Community relays are listed ior
junior boys. senior men and Tor any
age girls. There will also he a three
quarter mile relay for senior men.
Fancy skating events for men,
women. and for mixed doubles, ana
barrel jumping for men complete
the liet OF events.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-07
Great Lakes
To Meet
Pontiac Five
Game To Be
Played On St.
Antoine Court

Following two weeks NJ rest.
Great Lakes basketball team will
swing into action Friday night
when the Larry Bleach coached
tram meets the Pontiac Crusaders
on The ST. Antoine YMCA court.
In their last appearance Great
Lakes lost a holly contested game
10 the New York celtics. Great
Lakes had defeated the Ccliics
earlier in the season.
Pontiac has IN Us lineup some
~ tho outstanding court players in
The middlewesi. In shine Taylor,
former Toledo all-city hish school
paycr aud formerly a member OF
The Harlem Globe Troitors, Pontiac
has onc ~ The hest forwards in
Tho country Taylor Is we'll known
FOR his accurate shooting and fine
floor work
Wilbur King. formerly star for
ward at Pcrshing high and later a
member of the Brewster Ccnier I'VE
Is another Of tho silawaris Of tho
visiting five. King is IN elusive
drihlcr and clever handler 81 The
ball. The other elandout PLAYERS Is
Charley Justice, for a number Of
years considered one Of the best
players in Michigan.
Coach Bleach will use practically
The same team that took the court
against the Celiics. in the game
against Pontiac. The only chang
will he in the forward post where
Jim Davis. injured Just before th'
ccliic game. will team with joe
Brown.
Jimmy Haynes and Bleach vii
be IN the guard positions, while
Ennis Stafford will jump center.