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Evening star., 1940-03-05
Loss Put al Millions
In East's Worst SIeet
Storm in Is Years
Emergency Crews Work
All Night to Repair
Heavy Damage
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Utility companies and property
owners today estimated in the mil
lions the damage left by the worst
rain and sleet storm to visit the
North Atlantic Seaboard States in
quarter of a century.
Public and private emergency
crews worked all night to patch
economic life lines-crippled COM
munication and power systems, in
terrupted fire alarm circuits and
blocked traffic. s
The most apparent damage was
in Northern New Jersey. New York
City and suburban Westchester
County and Long Island areas,
which were on the fringe of the
$500 100000 storm of 1898, the
greatest in the history of the Nation.
Riding a northeasterly wind that
reached velocities as high as 10
miles an hour, the rain that began
Saturday froze as it fell early yes
terday, then last night it turned to
snow. Strong tides pounded the
New Jersey and New England coasts
to add to the damages.
Power lines snapped, leaving
many communities without heat,
light or telephone service. Thou
sands of trees and bushes were
crushed. Many rural schools closed
The sleet halted many Connecti-
cut industries Broken utility lines
caused factory wheels to stop in
Waterbury, New Britain. Norwalk
Naugatuck, Seymour, Wolcott and
other Connecticut towns
A fire menace was created in New
York City's Bronx when 300 fire
alarm boxes went out of commission.
Station WABC of the Columbia
Broadcasting System, whose trans
mitter is at Wayne, N. j.. was off the
air for six and a half hours after
ice broke the power line. At La
Guardia Field. North Beach, Queens,
planes of the big airlines were
grounded through most of the day
At Camden Airport the same situa-
ton prevailed.
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Vanished Bethesda Youth
Joins Army in Canada
Maryland U. Student
Enlists to Fight
For Democracy

Dewitt Smith, jr., Maryland Uni
versity student and l9-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Smith of
550l Edgemoor lane, Bethesda, Md.
who disappeared mys.eriously Janu-
ary TO- has joined the Canadian
Army, ito fight for democracy and
decency in the world"
The youth advised his parents by
letter today that he is a private in
the Essex Scottish Regiment of the
Canadian Active Service Forces. He
said he joined on January Is last
under the name of John Hare
Police and Federal authorities have
been on the lookout for him since
his failure to return from the uni
versity. Todays letter was the first
word to be received from him.
The youth asked forgiveness for
causing his parents and friends to
worry. He said he left because a
throat ailment had interfered with
his studies. His health has i'm
proved greatly. he added.
The father. who is director of do
mestic operations of the American
Evening star., 1940-03-05

Haiti expects its present coffee
crop to weigh nearly 50000,0 900
pounds.
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Liquor
Continued From First Page)

the fact that one liquor wholesaler
helps to get licenses for those who
handle his liquors." declared Mr..
Schultz. For those who want liquor
licenses it seems to be a case Of
playing the winners"
Application Rejected Twice.
Mr.. Fox testified his application
for a license to sell liquor by the
drink in his restaurant had been
denied twice by the A. B. G. Board
even though 1000 property owners
in II. neighborhood and 1000 resi-
dents I'd Endorsed it. The only
objection, 'e said, came from four
liquor dealers n the vicinity of the
restaurant. TIL. A. B. c Board, he
declared, rejected t4le application on
the ground that there were already
too many liquor stores in the neigh
borhood.
Earlier, substantial increase in the
inspection force of the Alcoholic Bev-
erage Control Board, and the use o1
policemen with 10 years experience
instead of rockies" was recon-
mended by John G. McGahey
of the Washington Glass c Liquor
Dealers Association.
Pointing out that only 10 inspec.
tors are now engaged in checking
approximately 1900 places that sell
liquor, Mr.. McGahey declared "the
industry is not adequately or prop
erly policed."
The witness explained that the
10 liquor inspectors work in pairs
so that actually there are only five
operating units, and that these
units make an average Of IS in
spections a day, which means II
takes 253 days for the inspectors to
cover all liquor licensees.
No Inspections During Day.
Mr.. McGahey also declared the
inspectors do not 60 to work until
8 pm.
Mr.. Schultz questioned the witness
Evening star., 1940-03-05

Finnish army has slowed down the
Red advances on the isthmus, all
the more so because Moscow has
been using the cream of its troops
for more than month now. These
Russian divisions have fought with
a courage which has rarely been
equaled by Russian soldiers in this
century. Despite their bravery and
their formidable support from tanks
and artillery, they have never
broken clear through the Finnish
defense and demoralized their re-
sistance.
Soviet Tactics Changed.
The Red Army on the 1sthmus is
still commanded by Gen. Mereskod, -,
but it is noteworthy that the
Soviets' tactics there have changed
radically since December and Janu-
ary. The attacking Russians sud-
denly switched from alternative
punches to the triphammer. steam
roller methods of Gen. Grant be-
fore Vicksburg 1t is not yet clear
who is responsible for this change
In tactics and in some quarters it
is wondered whether Russian gen.
eraliship can claim exclusive credit
for adopting and carrying out a
more successful procedure.
Almost simultaneously the nature
of the Soviet aerial warfare on Fin
nish cities and Finnish civilians also
changed noticeably. Russian bonn
bers began to raid more regularly
in closed formation. Their visita-
tions became much more systematic
and their airmen bombed with
greater effectiveness According to
some reports, Communist political
commissars now accompany bombers
on all their flights. This has never
been clearly established. AS result
it remains uncertain what happens
inside or outside the Red Air Force
TO increase the proportions of its
inhuman destruction. It is difficult
to avoid the conclusion in any case
that significant changes of direc-
tive personnel have occurred in the
upper strata of both the Red Army
and Air Force since mid-January.
However that may be, the Russian
troops now on the isthmus look en-
tirely different and fight far better
than those who were sent in early in
the war They are the first Soviet
troops which have shown real fight
ing qualities in an impressive way
and they finally have the benefit of
some real generalship, wherever
the Kremlin may have found that
essential quality.
1t remains to be seen whether the
Russian divisions, now drawn upon
In such large measures, will be ca
pable of maintaining this standard
Until now they have not shown to
advantage anywhere along the pro-
tracted eastern front. Even for
Soviet Russia, four armies of ZOO
men in all represent big percent
age of Russia's standing army.
Already, therefore, the Russo
Finnish war is gravely weakening
the defense force of the Union OF
Soviet Socialist Republics. What
this may mean in regard to future
developments along Russia's south
eastern frontier and in the vicinity
of the Baku oil fields, from now on
must be incalculable, but command
ing of serious consideration.
(copyrisht, 1910, chicaso Daily News, 1nc.)
Evening star., 1940-03-05

Red Cross, left today for Windsor
Ontario, where the boy is stationed
to talk matters over"
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Census
Continued From First Page.) }

was "the sense of the Senate" that
the income questions should not be
asked.
Senator Tobey said that if the
Senate approved his proposal there
was little doubt that the Census
Bureau would strike out the ques-
tions.
The New Hampshire Senator, who
declared the queries would invade
citizens rights of privacy, was work.
ing on another resolution today de-
signed to bring about deletions of
additional questions from the census
list.
Census Bureau authorities testi-
fled that the income questions were
needed to gather information on
unemployment and wage scales.
Unofficial Vote Record.
Today's committee vote was re-
ported unofficially as follows:
For OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Shep-
pard of Texas, Caraway of Arkansas,
Bilbo of Mississippi, Pepper of Flor
ida, Lee of Oklahoma, Hill of Ala
bama, Mead of New York, Slattery
of Illinois, all Democrats, and Nc
Nary of Oregon and Gibson of Ver-
mont, Republicans.
Against postponement-Senators
Bailey, Clark. Overton of Louisiana,
Maloney of Connecticut, Democrats.
and Vandenberg of Michigan, Re-
publican.
Edward J. Noble, Undersecretary
of Commerce, was present at to-
days session and was reported by
committeeman to have approved
the decision to postpone action.
A Senate commerce subcommittee
had approved the Tobey resolution
by vote of 3 to 2 yesterday.
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Col. Fleming Sworn In,
Hopes Wage Hour Act
Changes Are Delayed
Administrator Wants
Time to Make Revisions
In Running Of Division

Sworn in ofhcially yesterday as
administrator of the Wage and
Hour Division, Department of Labor,
Col. Philip B. Fleming said he hopes
that Congress will delay attempts to
amend the Wage-Hour Act until he
has had time to make what changes
in administration he may wish.
Certain redefinitions as to jobs
covered by the act will be presented
to him soon in hearings, he indi-
Gated at his first press conference
yesterday afternoon after being
sworn in. The National Retail Fed
Grafton is asking for redeflnition of
wholesale purchasing agent and
the Southern States Industrial
Council is asking for redefinition
of administrative and executive en-
ployes, apparently in hopes of re-
moving some from jurisdiction of
the act.
Bankers have been talking about
the possibility of a hearing to make
certain requests also, Col. Fleming
said, although he did not specify
what they will ask.
He emphasized he would rather
be specific in considering requests
for redefinitions, rather than gen
eral."
Regarding jobs in the Wage and
Hour Division itself, Col. Fleming
said all vacancies would be recruited
from the rolls of employees where
eligible employees are available
Where they are not available, he
said, then appointees will be re-
cruited from the accredited civil
service lists. according to regulations
of the. Civil Service Commission.
Regarding the problem of Cow
erage' Of employees In industry by
the act, the administrator said: 1T
is my conception that my duty
here is neither to uncover employees
or to cover employees for whose ben
eft the act might have been en-
acted, but to determine which en-
ployes 1t was the intention of Con-
gress to cover with the benefits OF
the act
The administrator said that he
and his staff would attempt tc
make interpretations and defini-
tons within the normal channels OF
trade and interstate commerce as
will create the least uncertainty
within the industry and the least
| possibility of reduced emplovment
for its employees"
Evening star., 1940-03-05
School Is Conducted
For Census Takers

Managers and district supervisors
Of the census from Pennsylvania,
Southern New Jersey, Maryland,
Virginia, Delaware and West vir-
ginia yesterday began taking les
sons to aid them in their tasks.
The classes are being held in the
Department Of Commerce Audi
torium.
They will be taught how to ask
questions on the census, including
those on agriculture and the new
housing census. The school will re-
main in session for one week.
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Ayropoo
Continued From First Page)

have launched repeated assaults in
the Ayrapaa sector. According to
the Finnish communique, the Reds
have been beaten back with costly
losses. Ayrapaa's slender link be-
tween the Lake Vuoski Frankfurters
remains a steel thread and from
there westward to Viipuri, the Fin
nish forces continue to fight a de-
laying action which neutral military
experts characterize as brilliant.
They are well in advance of their
northern district on the western side
of the Isthmus as the positions to
which they can withdraw are re-
ported to be particularly strong.
Mastery Defense.
Since their first-line quadrangle
of lakes was pierced in mid-Febru-
ary, the Finns-facing troops five or
six times as strong numerically
have fought mastery defensive ac-
tions around and behind Lake
Ayrapaa. This, in fact. has been
true across most of the western half
of the isthmus. But the outside
world could scarcely appreciate the
full extent of the enormous odds
which have confronted the Firms
During one month Russian troops
have been very heavily augmented
on the isthmus.
Whereas Red divisions numbered
IL on the Isthmus about the begin
ming of February, now at least 20
Soviet divisions and perhaps as
many as "a are crammed into this
bottleneck. Taking the lower num-
ber, this would still mean that Mos
COW has thrown in somewhere be-
tween 100000 and 10000 men since
the Summa offensive was launched
1t would bring the total OF Red
troops either used or utilized on the
1sthmus up to approximately 35O,000
men.
The grand total of Russian di-
visions-partitioned among the foul
Red armies on the major Finnish
front-is now reported to be from
IS to 40. Forty divisions would
mean that the Kremlin has thrown
some 100000 men into its desperate
attempts. and this figure may be
somewhat excessive. It seems evil
dent, however, that Moscow has
been compelled virtually to double
Its war zone man power since late
in January. Part of this increase
probably the equivalent of several
divisions, has had to serve as re-
placements for Soviet losses in
killed and wounded.
But augmentation of Russian
forces on the isthmus has been very
large and has imposed cruel handi-
caps on the Firms. In view of this
fact 1t is remarkable how the little
Evening star., 1940-03-05
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LYNCHBURG, Va, March S.
Although Bill Stinnette, 30, says he
went straight nine years, married
under an assumed name and be-
came the father of girl now 7, the
law caught up with him yesterday.
Arrested on his farm near Vienna,
Va. by two State troopers, Stin-
nette was brought back to Lynch
burg last night to face charges of
taking part in a spectacular jail
break here in 1881.
Stinnette was preparing his land
for spring blowing when 1t. j. A.
Evening star., 1940-10-03
100 Pieces! 39c to Sc
Rayon indies
: for ST

Briefs, panties, boomers and vests Of
soft, novelty rayons. Broken sizes.
IL Discontinued Munsingwear Non-Run Ray
on Bloomers and Panties In small, me-
dium. large and extra large Sizes Were 81
and SIPS SOC
IL Merode Lisle Briefs in white or tearose !;
small and large sizes. Were 55c-3 for 81
10 "Slix' Lastex Pantie Girdles with figure
control assured! Carriers attached Small,
medium and large sizes. Were s295 $3.50
The Paiais Royal,
Rayos indies First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
LINGERIE

2 Flannel Robes, navy blue; sizes
IL and 20. Originally $Ss5 and
S10.95 $3.95
Satin Gown. Originally s395 $1.75
Strawberries. Originally $169, 79c
10 Philippine Gowns. Originally
S1.69 75c
4 Knitted Shoulderettes. Originally
$225 $1.29
Embroidered Cotton Drawers. Origi-
nally $1.29 and $139- 9---S1
2 Knitted Bed Jackets. Originally
The Paois Royal.
Lisgerie Third Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
II Sl6.95 to S19.95
COATS 1886

Navy and black spring wool box and few
fitted coats. Sizes 391a to 4o1a.
/ Cotton Gabardine Raincoat in aqua; size
IA. Originally S5.95- $4.45
Tweed Goats of imported Shetland woods.
Blue heather and brown, sizes IL, IA and l8.
Originally s2295 -$13.35
2 Natural Camel Hair and Wool Goats in
sizes II, Is and II. Originally s3s.s5-- $l9.s5
/ Natural Covert Coat, size TO- Originally
1895 $l3.35
Untrimmed Winter Coats, last years:
The Palais Royal,
Goats .. Third Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
LINENS and DOMESTICS
$50 to 500 off

Odd lots and soed items from regular stock.
5piece Embroidered Linen Bridge Sets Were s100 Sc
7piece Linen Damask Luncheon Sets Were S35o----S25s
Oil-sik Shower Curtains Were $298
Printed Linen Dish Towels Were Csc
Plaid, Partwoo Double Blankets Were S259
Chenille Bed Spreads Were S6
The Paiais Royal, Domeshes Second Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
81 Bonbon
Dishes 5oe

Only Is of these handsome, silver
plated bonbon dishes. Classic pat
tern.
The Paiais Royal,
Silver First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
HOSIERY

Anklets, Slax Socks and Long ribbed
Hose in broken sizes and colors.
Were 25c and 35c 10c
So Pairs Three-quarter Lisle Hose
with elastic or cuffed tops. Broken
sizes; fall colors. Were 29c I5c
Famous Make Hosiery; discontinued
styles and colors. Were 81 and
s1.15 $50
Pairs Wool Anklets. Were ST. 500
The PaIais Royal,
Hosiery :. First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
NOT ION S
r REDU E D

Clearance, Garter Belts. Assorted
styles and sizes. Sold as is 19c
Shoe Bags, 8-pocket size. Were
39c
Shoe Shine Boxes. Were 81 90. 81
Cellophane Garment Bags for
garments. Were $196---S1.50
The Palais Royal,
Notions .. First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
Remnants OF
Ribbons, 10c yd.

Widths up to ~ inches. Wide
choice of fabrics and many colors
and color combinations. Ideal for
sashes, hair ribbons, etc.
The Palais Royal,
Ribbons First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
Mems Reg. $1.:3o Paiamas, ST

TfSfI IVY %''~ oIo~f ~
Formerly 50. Nationally known make MILDLY and
notch collar styles Coorful patterns in sizes
A to D.
80 Pairs Mems SOC Shorts, French-back style. All
woven madras. Full cut and roomy. Patterns in
sizes 80, "a and for 81
so Mems S1.35 Fancy Shirts, collar attached style.
Slightly soiled from handling. Sizes Il to 17--59c
30 Mems SOC B. v. D. Under Shirts, athletic style in
sizes "a to "a Csc
80 Mems S195 Sleeveless Sweaters, crew neck style
slip-overs. Solid colors Sizes small, medium and
large ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mems S5.95 Terry Cloth Robes, wrap around style
with shawl collar. Yellow. Sizes small and medium.
HALF PRICE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
striped shirt and solid color pants Size only--S1
The Paia;s Royal,
Store for Men :. First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03

Reg. $l0.95 ond $l2.95
DRESSES 81
Only %! Choice Of styles; broken sizes.
rs Dresses. Were $685. to $8.95---------$3
The Palnis Royal,
Better Dresses -. Third Floor
S8.o5 Dresses So
Only 18! Black and dark-and-light ground
prints. Broken sizes.
I3 Dresses in solid colors and prints. Broken
sizes Were S4.95 to $8.95-------------$ 81
S Redngotes with wool coats; misses sizes.
Were SlJ.95 ----
The Palais Royal,
Thrift Dresses =. Third Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
S2.1o Kitchen
Clocks, $1.2o

Floor samples, by Miller Clock
Company. Some electric and some
floor models.
The Paiais Royal,
Housewares Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
Floor Coverings

9x12; burgundy
$54 so S5S95
Bigelow Rug Was s6ss5 4995
Carpeting 2 inches wide good patterns
xl2 sxo6 choice Of patterns;
quality. Was $500 s4o'
perfect quality patterns
a yard 44c
9x2 hook designs Regularly $34 S25
Seamless Administers 9x12 Regularly $685. S4S95
Floorngs IL patterns perfect quality
yard SIC
inches all handsome qualities used as
samples ordering. Regularly up to s095
Rugs size 27x45 inches Regularly
S219
The PaIais Royal Rags Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
POSTER BEDS $9.45

Sturdy construction mahogany walnut and maple veneers
Various sizes.
Coil Springs tied by heca fasteners Standard sizes Were
So 95 ----------- S6A5
Innerspring Mattresses with prebui borders to prevent
saggng Steel inner coils Were SASS
Simmons Metal Beds, simulated woodgran finish.
Double and twin sizes Were
FoId-Away Cots complete with cotton pads Were $1os5
S845
ton. Was $3495 $475
Simmons Sofa Bed, Tuxedo fully lyuphostered style
Opens double twin BEDS Was $3995
The Palais Royal Bedding j.. Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
TOILETRIES

JOJlcIN6C
1 Monarch Electric Shavers. Were
Is Mastin's Eye Lifts. Were sec, 39c
Gross Cold Cream and Palm Oil
Soap. Was Sc cake. Now &c
Scalp Massagers. Were 25c- SC
"a Forhan's Gum Massagers. Were
20 LIE Dorsi Scalp Soap. Was l5c SC
Is Apropos Bath Powder. Was 39c.
10c
Smart Girl Cologne. Was 81, 36c
IS Bottles Perfumes. Were Csc. 10c
Is Tbry Black Lipsticks. Were
Tie Polais Royal.
Toilefries First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
FRIDAY BARGAINS !: f: ::: r: i: 81: K


Mantle Frepace complete with electric logs and and
samples. Were $159 SSsS
Cutlery Sets of IL pieces forks and knives stainless
steel; catalin handles Were 6sc
IL Salad Sets with glass salad bowl metal fork and
FRIDAY 24c
Flour Canisters. Were 1oc
Is GriSwold Hot Plates Were $l39 7Sc
5 White Enamel Pitchers. Were 81 $119----------29c 29c
Dustpan Brushes 10c
IL Cloths. Were SC
Racks Were 15c SC
ToastmaSter Stand. Was $5S5-------------$l.S IS $l.S9
IL Coat Hooks Were soc 19c
finished Tumber Holders Were 19c
Chrome finished Tumbler Holders. Were 29c
Bath Scale Was 81 90 $229
Mixmaster, 1889 model Was
The Paiais Royal
Housewares Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
Regular $3.50
Kid GLOVES
S2.o5

50 pairs of fine novelty kid
gloves in assorted sizes and COL
ors and styles.
The Palais Royal,
Gloves . . First Floor
Evening star., 1940-10-03
JEWELRY

IS Enamel Compacts; were sec 39c
/ Rhinestone Pin; was SIS $40
Rhinestone Bracelets; were Sl.95.
S149
s Simulated Pearl Bracelets; were
- oJC
Silver Necklaces; were IS IS 50
2 Silver Bracelets; we're s295 -S1.50
The Paiais Royal,
Jeweiry ... First Floor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-22
WOMAN FROM EHIGLANID HAS GREAT FAITH
War Described for Roiar ians by Mrs. Wallace
 She's Going Back

T went away from England and know one day I shall go back. That's all there is to it ] Thus does Mrs. D. L. Wallace, who arrived in Juneau from Eng land last week with her two young i Gauehters to remain Ter the dura 1 ticn" with her brother Jack Molly { neaux. sum up her confidence that the war will end, and will end with England victor
 Ms. W5llace spoke informally at today Juneau Rotary Club lunch cen meeting. Gascribng. the ex- pe. fences of. the English people under bombing attacks and her own experiences in coming across the Atlantic to a safe haven.
 life As Usual
 Lie gees on as usual in England, she said thcugh enc thin9 every enc must have. and which the Ger mans probably do not have, is g sepse of humor.
 "Enler hasn't understood the psychology Of the English people yet. and ] don't think he ever will" tiny, peprerty Mrs. Wallace declared.
 Speaking Of air raids, Mrs. Wal lace said. "Jerry's ereines are n3t synchscnized like CUTS and could be detected immediately. They would buzz around over residential districts purposely, with the object Of getting on our English nerve But it doesn't wash"
 Everything is maryellously or ganized for air raids, she said with the result that there is no panic, almost no excitement, when Jerry cones over"
 Early Preparations
 The Wauaccs had an air rad shelter at the lower end of their garden, which MT Wallace had started to build 12 months befoic war was declared. The Wallaeas took a good deal Of jashing from their neighbors for their prepara- tions, but had the last laugh
 Mrs. Wallace said luckily their shelter was dry Her father in Laa- cashire had to bail his cut every few days because 1t would fill with rain water in that damp climate
 Of course the shelters are noU protection against a direct hit, some 20 feet Of concrete being necessaI 7 to withstand a bomb hit, but the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-22
Rome Claims
 Sea vietory

ROME. Oct. 22r-An S,OOo-ton British cruiser of the Sydney type was damaged badly by repeated hits and six merchant ships were sunk in a midnight to dawn battle in the southern Red Sea yesterday, 4he Italian Command reported.
 One Italian torpedo boat w S samaged in the action, it was acknowledged
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-22
PATROL PLANE
 lS IN HARB0R

Ray Renshaw, pilot for the AL lska Game Commissions new black and orange Fairchild patrol plane, landed in the harbor here this af- sssnc9n with Wild Life Agent Ger aid Banta from Ketchikan
 The two flying patrolmen will be in and around Juneau for the next few days
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-22
GOVERNOR SPEAKS TOMORROW BEFORE
 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Gcv. Erras, Gruenjng will speak cn New Developments in Alas ka' at special meeting tomorrow noon of the National Federation Of Federal Employees at the Bar arof Hotel Gold oom.
 Subscribe to Tie Daily Alaska Empire-the paper with the larges. paid circulation.