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Evening star., 1940-06-04
Two Years Required
For Proper Defense,
Johnson Says
Assistant Secretary
Sees Industry Back in
Former Routine in 1912
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI. June Assistant
Secretary of War Louis johnson
said today industry could return to
its regular peacetime routine when
the United States is fully prepared
against any military threat
In a speech prepared for the Ma
tional Association of Purchasing
Agents, Col. johnson declared the
War Departments ultimate objec-
tive would not be fully realized in
less than two years. The address
was broadcast.
we must assure ourselves that
at the end (of the national defense
program) we will find an America
ready to meet any military crisis
=" the Assistant Secretary said.
Points Out Advances.
Listing advances in preparedness
in the last two years, Col. johnson
said the Army had hardly enough
Garand rifles for a division at the
time of the Munich pact, but now
distribution to the Regular Army
has been completed. Full delivery
to the National Guard is expected by
June, 194l, he added.
I'm 1888" he said, "the Medical
Department could not have met the
requirements of supplies and equip
ment for an initial protective force.
Today it has completed it's combat
equipment for an army Of approx
imately one-half million men,
He said present deficiencies in
clude trucks for the Regular Army,
modernized artillery for the Ma
tional Guard and anti-aircraft
guns. He predicted that tanks and
field pieces needed for an army of
100000 men would be on hand by
December 81, 1941.
Plans of Department.
War Department plans, he said,
"envisaged the Armys possible use'
to-
Increase the garrisons in the Pam
anna Canal Zone, Hawaii and the
Philippines from $1,000 to 10000
men;
Protect America against raids
with a force available on short no.
tlce sufficient to thwart any threat
that may develop against the Pam
ANA Canal or the continental limits
OF the United States; and
Provide basic force which can
be expanded to meet the full needs
OF any grave emergency"
The real problem, he said, is find
ing men with the skills necessary for
manufacture and operation of war
material.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Marshall
Continued From First Page.)

the timely use of which might obvi-
ate using ''the whole fire depart
ment"
He reiterated his recent statement
that he hoped it would not be
necessary to mobilize the Guard.
He is strenuously opposed to such
action at this time, he said, adding
that the Army hoped to get suffi-
clent voluntary enlistments to make
1t unnecessary
But that is a hope he re-
minded the committee, mot an ac-
complished fact. The problem de-
pends on the events that occur in
the next month. In sense, we are
visualizing events for the fire ex-
tinguishing and not the whole fire
department"
Gen. Marshall said the proposed
National Guard legislation would
give us businesslike foundation
for our plans, and I submit that
we've got to be exceedingly busi-
nesslike when dealing with very
effective people, in military sense"
Manpower Shortage.
Testimony made public today on
Gen. Marshall's appearance before
House Appropriations Subcommittee
revealed that he had testified there
that manpoWer is the Army's
tragic shortage at present and
that the maximum peacetime en-
listed strength would be inadequate
to meet emergencies stemming from
the present situation
Personnel at the present moment
is our serious deficiency" he said,
lin the light of requirements that
are being brought to bear on the
War Department, particularly in
the last week or more, and the
necessity of having seasoned, trained
men whe can use the new weapons
effectively and Immediately and
with state Of discipline that makes
them completely dependable"
Gen. Marshall testified in connec-
ton with Senate additions of $780,
600, 900 to the Regular Army appro-
priation bill for President Roose-
velt's first emergency defense pro-
gram, recommended May Is.
Funds to increase the Army from
its present strength of $4,000 men
to the 100000 limit already have
been included in the $1,000, 900 900
Army supply bill. Gen. Marshall
said that IF there is not mobi-
lization this summer" the maximum
legal strength would be reached be-
fore September.
Reiterating that it was urgently
necessary for us to have in the
United States greater number Of
seasoned, organized units ilnme-
Evening star., 1940-06-04
N. Y. A. May Use
Jack Dempsey
In Defense Role
Ev the Associated Press

bS lne Associated PreSS.
Jack Dempsey, former king of
the heavyweight boxers, may be
given part in the national de-
fense program as a physical train
ing director of non-combatant
forces.
Dempsey offered his services to
the War Department and the Ma
tioNal Youth Administration last
week, it was said today at N. Y. A.
headquarters.
Aubrey Williams, N. Y. A. director,
was reported to be definitely inter-
ested' in making use of Dempsey S
services if and when N. Y. AS youth
training program becomes a part OF
national defense preparations.
N. Y. A. officials said the former
heavyweight champion might be
given the job of developing organ
lied physical training among youths
now employed on N. Y. A. voca-
tional training projects.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Gov. Wilson Of Iowa
Republican Victor,
Returns Indicate
6. O. P. Turnout Is
Largest for Stote
In Six Years
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
DES MONIES, June 4.-On the
basis of unofficial returns, Gov.
George A. Wilson today had won
denomination over two opponents in
the Republican party's largest Iowa
primary turnout in the last six years.
Gov. Wilson will meet John K.
Valentine of Centerville in the fall
general election for the governor
ship. Mr.. Valentine, former Fed
eral district attorney, was nomi-
mated by the Democrats yesterday.
Returns from 2,265 of the States
2,450 precincts gave Gov. Wilson
1889, H. r. Gross 135948 and
Irving H. Knudson of Jewell 2O,6O3.
Mr.. Gross and Gov. Wilson are
"around-the-corner' neighbors in
Des Moines.
Returns from 2,215 precincts gave
Mr. Valentine 629l3 and Mr.. Breen
44.328.
Republican party leaders expected
the combined totals of all three gu
bernatorial candidates would exceed
325, 900, or approximately 10000 more
than the joint figure two years ago
of the G. o. P. primary contestants
for United States Senator. The
Democratic total vote was expected
to approach 10000, or $1,000 under
the party's senatorial primary turn
out in 1898.
Gov. Wilson two years ago headed
the Republican State ticket that
ended six years of Democratic State
house control. The campaign was
fought largely on personal issues.
Some observers pointed to the pos
sibility that Democratic votes in the
Republican column may have
swelled that party's total.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Marshall Believes Garand
Good Against Parachutists
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Gen. George C. Marshall, Army
Chief of Staff, believes the Garand
semi automatic rifle would have
been IAN exceedingly effective wea-
pom against the parachute troops Of
the German army
Gen. Marshall informed a House
Appropriations Subcommittee that
the rifle would have been particu-
larly valuable because it gives the
individual man much more impos-
ing firing power than heretofore
and it can be handled readily"
The Regular Army is now in the
process of substituting Garands for
the old Springfield rifle. Congress
has appropriated funds for 1863, ,789
of the new semi-automatic weapons.
The Garands are being turned out
at the rate of 900 a week.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Congress in Brief
TOnAv

Senate:
Debates bill to give Navy a mini
mum Of 10000 airplanes.
Naval Committee continues hear
ings on bill to expedite naval con-
struction
Interstate Commerce Committee
continues wire-tapping investiga-
ton.
Appropriations Subc ommittee
holds closed session on relief bill.
House:
Begins debate on Wagner Act
amendments.
Ways and Means Committee con-
tinues tax bill hearings.
Appropriations Subc o m m ittee
studies additional billion dollar de-
fense fund.
TOMORROW.
Senate:
Will consider naval bills.
Military Affairs Committee will
consider fifth column" bills. 1920
am.
Foreign Relations Committee
meets in executive session, 1890
am.
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Subcommittee continues wire-tap-
ping investigation, 10 am.
Appropriations Committee con-
siders relief bill, 1890 am.
House:
May begin debate on Smith
amendments to National Labor Re-
lations Act.
Ways and Means Committee con-
tinues consideration of national de-
fense tax program, 1890 am.
immigration Committee consid-
ers miscellaneous bills, 1890 am.
Judiciary Subcommittee of Dis
trict Committee begins hearings on
bill to revise minimum wage law
for women. 10 Am.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Weather Report
Furnished by 1

FURNISHED
District Columbia-Fair
generally fair followed thundeshowe
gentle south
Mnd-Part cloudy with local
continued warm tonight tomorrow partly cloudy with
west afternoon
rgna-Pay cloudy with local showers in
tomorrow cloudy
change ~ '
West VhginiaCoudy with
cloudy with local showers
perature. ~ o " ~
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Two Washington Bus Lines
Affected by Wa|kout

Two Washington bus lines-East-
ern and SafeWay Trails-Were af-
fected today by walkout called in
New York by the drivers union.
Eastern and Safeway Trails buses
operating out of Washington were
temporarily at standstill while ne
gotiations went on. Representatives
OF the lines pointed out. however.
that other companies were Coop
Grating and that the public thus
Tar was not inconvenienced.
The strike was called at 4 o'clock
this morning and 96 drives of
Times Square Lodge, No 682, Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen, start
ed picketing two hours later. The
plcKets were established at division
headquarters of Eastern, SafeWay
and Northern Trails, affiliates of
the National railways Associa ton
IN Washington, Baltimore, New
York. Pittsburgh, Toledo, Cleveland
Detroit and Chicago.
Attorney Thomas F. Barry, men,
Der OF the law firm representing
Eastern and Safeway Trails, said
the drivers demanded a wage in
crease from to 3l2 cents a mile.
The negotiations are being carried
on in New York.
Charles Cingran, in charge of
strikers picketing the Washington
terminal of National Trailways at
l2Ol New York avenue NV, said
Times Square Lodge had opened
contract negotiations April and
had given the company 80 days in
which to complete negotiations.
Tomorrow, he said, the union will
start picketing 600 substations on
the three lines.
Evening star., 1940-06-04

County Policeman
Killed Demonstrating
How Man Was Shot
n. G. Briscoe With Wife
And Friends in Auto
When Gun Fires

Policeman Henry c. Briscoe, %,
OF the Prince Georges County force
was shot to death early today with
his own revolver while seated in
an automobile with his wife and
two friends on Queens Chapel road
at Queens Chapel Airport.
Mr.. Briscoes fellow officers were
told the gun went of accidentally
while he was demonstrating how q
young man had been shot in Mount
Rainier early Saturday in a case he
had investigated.
The officer was of duty last night.
Policemen Louis Mackall and
Richard Pearson were told that Mr..
Brlscoe went for ride last night
with his wife, Georgia, and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Bailey of Wash
ington.
Mr.. Briscoe was driving, it was
said, and he stopped near the air.
port about 1890 am. because it
was cool there. He was talking
about the Mount Rainier shooting.
Mr.. Briscoe's fellow policemen were
told. and produced a gun to DEM
onStrate.
The gun, .32-caliber revolver,
was said to have a hair trigger !"
Police said the weapon was not Mr..
Brlscoe's service revolver. The young
omcer was shot through the temple
while seated beneath the wheel.
DR.. James I. Boyd, deputy medical
examiner, was to make an investi-
cation before issuing a death GER
tificate.
Mr.. Briscoe was one Of the most
popular officers on the force. His
record was praised today by Police
Chief Arthur w. Hepburn of the
Prince Georges force.
Was Commended by Judge.
The policeman, graduate of
Hyattsville High School and the
University of Maryland, where he
played guitar in the orchestra
joined the force in September OF
1887.
Wnlle still police rookie his work
resulted in the capture and convic-
ton of bandit who had been ter
rorizing Baltimore residents, and he
was commended by Baltimore
judge. In January of 1888 he and
Mr.. Pearson were credited with the
capture and conviction of the bluff
bandit" who had been holding up
tllllng stations and cafes.
In 1887 the two officers fought
a running gun battle with three
bandits wanted in Philadelphia for
robberieS and assaults. The officers
chased the men into the District
/ where they were captured.
In addition to his wife, Mr.
Briscoe, who lived at 20 Franklin
street. Hyattsvill,e is survived by
his mother and father. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Briscoe of Hyattsville
two brothers. George of Riverdale
and James of Arlington, Va, and a
married sister.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star., 1940-06-04

The disturbance that was over Minnesota. .
Monday morning has advanced northeast
ward and another wave disturbance is CEN
trail over Southern Minnesota. Minneapolis.
lOO1.S mllibars t2916 inches) with a
trough extending southwestward to North
western Texas Amarillo, 1904 A milibars
N29.66 inches, and thence westward to
Northern Arizona. Pressure is relatively
low over the Southern Gulf OF Mexico
high-pressure area is moving eastward over
Maine Portland 10lS.0 millibars t3O.O6
lnches,. and pressure is high of the South
Atlantic coast, with a wedge extending
northwestward over the Appalachian re-
gion. Elkins. w. Va 1921 3 millibars (3016
incnes). Pressure is also high over Mon
tana: tara Helena, 14l4S millibars t29;95
North HEAD; Wash; 1920 millibars (3o.1s
have occurred over the Northern Rocky
Mountain region the Middle and Northern
Plains States, in the extreme Upper Missis-
sippi Valley. and in the South Atlantic
States, and Northern New England. Tenn
peratures have risen in portions Of the
North Atlantic States while they have
fallen slightly in the South Atlantic States.
the Middle Plains States, the Middle Rocky
Mountain region and in Minnesota.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
DR.. Briggs Declares
Stand dardized Steel
Needed for Defense
Addresses Opening
Conference Here on
Weights and Measures

The lack of Standardization "se-
riously hampers" the mass produc-
ton of steel, essential in speeding
up the Nations defense program,
DR.. Lyman J. Briggs, director Of
the Bureau of Standards, told the
opening session of the 3Oth national
conference on weights and meas
ures at the bureau today.
DR.. Briggs, president of the con-
ference, told the gathering that last
week he attended a technical dis
cussion on airplane developments
in which it was disclosed that the
multiplicity of types and kinds of
steel demanded by the various in
dustries was "bottleneck" in the
production of motors and planes.
Declaring the production of these
special steels slows up production
and increases overhead, the speaker
said he was convinced that the best
OF the various Steels can be re-
duced without impairing the pro-
duct and that steps are already
being taken to this end. Regard
ing the manufacturers demanding
the various types, he said:
L believe thoroughly in individual
initiative, but in times of stress this
is initiative gone wild"
Urges General Support.
Calling on the 200 representatives
OF State and city weights and meas
ures bureaus to cooperate in uni
formity of standards, he said that
1t is the duty of enforcement officials
to support standards In the interest
of national unity"
L. V. Judson, chief of the Lengths
Section of the bureau, was asked bv
reporter what the effect of the
possible destruction during the Eu-
ropean war of the platinum and
iridium standards of weights and
measures for all the world that are
kept in Paris would have on stand
ards throughout the world.
He said that although all other
measurements are taken originally
from the bars and weights kept in
vault just outside Paris. the dupli-
cation is so close that unless some
one wanted to argue about it, it
wouldn't make any difference"
The International Bureau of
Weights and Measures Is located in
park on the outskirts of the French
capital and is neutral territory. -
being owned by 40 nations of the
world, including Germany
HolbroOk Is Honored.
The four-day conference opened
with memorial talks to the late Fay
Stanley Holbrook, who was chief of
the Weights and Measures Depart
ment at the bureau for many years.
Speakers during the service in
cluded DR.. Briggs, John P. Mcbride,
James OKeefe, Charles C. Neale
and M. j. j. Harrison.
Other speakers at the morning
session were H. A. Spilman, on The
Consolidated Standard -Container
Bill; Rollin E. Meek, report of the
Conference Committee on Legisla-
ton, and C. D. Baucom, The Func-
ton and Operation of Sight
Glasses"
Seven speakers were listed for the
afternoon session. Measurement of
liquifled petroleum gasses will be
among topics discussed at tomor-
rows morning session, beginning at
10 o'clock. A tour Of the bureau is
scheduled for tomorrow afternoon
and an evening session at the May
flower Hotel at $50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Lower Danube Flood
Delays Nozi Oil
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BUCHAREST, June 4.-The lower
Danube flooded today with heavy
loss of life. Homes were swept away
and villages inundated.
Oil shipments to Germany were
held up. Heavy rains washed out
railroad tracks in seven places of a
300-mile main line from Bucharest
northeast to Timisoara, halting all
traf1c.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Report for Last ~ Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today)
- Highest. 81. At 3:15 pm. yesterday.
Year ago. so.
Lowest 81. at 5:45 am. today. Year
ago. &c.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. 81. on May IA
Lowest, Z, on January 20.
Humidity for Last - Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today.)
Highest. 81 per cent. at am.
Lowest, 80 per cent. at noon today
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers muddy
at Harpers Ferry; Potomac muddy 1T Great
Falls today.
Tide Tables
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Today. Tomorrow
High --------- 6:43 Am 1.25 am .
Low --------- 1:06 am. 4S am.
Ellku --------- Z .OS PIN. .CU DIN.
Low ---------- 1852 pm. 2:34 pm.
The Sun and Neon.
Rises. Sets.
sun today 4.43 1:29
Sun tomorrow - 4:43 7:30
Noon. today 1852 am. 6:l0 pm.
Automobile lights must bs turned on
one-han hour after sunset.
Evening star., 1940-06-04
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches in thu
Capltal lcurrent month to datel:
Evening star., 1940-08-11

obligations which they might be
unable to fulfill on the pay of en-
listed men in the Army. However,
there were no figures available as
to the number affected by this ac-
ton, for if there is serious depletion
of the ranks the organization will
have to put on great recruiting
campaign. The passing of the con-
scription law, it is felt, will serve as
a spur to encourage the enlistment
in the Guard of young men who
would be affected by it.
Although 1t was indicated that
few of the men had applied for dis
charge because of dependents, it
is believed they would be encour-
aged to stay in and participate in
the encampment because of reports
that the District Guard might not
be among the first called for train
ing. On the other hand, there Is
a belief that the troops might be
continued in the service at the con-
clusion of their field duties on
which they are now engaged.
Strength is given to this by the
fact that they took their winter
clothing with them.
Brigade headquarters has an
nounced the appointment of Capt.
Simpson B. Daugherty as major
in the Chaplains Corps and as
signed to headquarters, 121st En-
gineers, for duty.
A number of promotions in va
Evening star., 1940-08-11
Loyul Order of Moose

The Board of Officers met last
Tuesday and discussed the advisa-
bility of procuring a site to build
the proposed new home and will
make its recommendations at q
meeting of the Columbia Lodge on
Tuesday evening. At the same time
the lodge will induct into mem
bership a class of Is candidates
Robert Irwin, regional director for
the Eastern territory, will speak.
The degree team will go to Fred
erick, Md, on August 20 to perform
the obligation on a class of can
didates.
Women of the Moose.
Mrs. Anna Gilbert. senior regent
of Columbia Chapter, announced
the dancing class, with Miss Gladys
Donnelson as instructress. will be
resumed in the fall if sufficient chill
dren are enrolled in September
Children of members of the lodge
are eligible, as well as members OF
the Junior Chapter. No charge is
made for instructions.
The Red Cross Unit, the Member
ship and Publicity Committees will
meet tomorrow in the clubroom at
8 pm. On Wednesday at l o'clock
another meeting of the Red Cross
will be held, while on the following
evening a rehearsal of the degree
team will be held, as well as meet
ings of the Homemaking. Library
and Child Care and Training Com
mittees.
Evening star., 1940-08-11
Daughters Of America

Star Spangled Banner Council
was presided over by Past Coun-
cilor Mrs. Bertha Metzinger. Dep
uty State Councillor Helen Gibson
installed Miss Anne Speaks as inside
sentinel and Mrs. Margaret Miles
as Representative to the State Coun-
Gil. Mrs. Maud Abbott was installed
as State Representative caused by
the resignation of Mrs. Helen Smith.
Betsy Ross Council held me-
mortal service and, the charter was
draped in memory of Mrs. Ella Lee
Pellowe. Past Councillor Mrs. Maud
Bradburn read the resolutions of re-
spect; Miss Marjorie Wine and Mrs.
Elizabeth Clark sang a duet, accom-
panied at the piano by the National
Deputy, Mrs. Mabel Downing. Others
who took part in the ceremonies
were Mrs. Maude A. Wine, Mrs.
Martha Inscore, Mrs. Mary Quade
and Mrs. Maud Krebs, charter mem
berS.
Fidelity Council was opened by
the councillor, Miss Mae Morgan.
AO WdO OlldG &t1l .. IQdl
Weaver, a charter member and past
councillor died on Monday evening.
The names of Past Councillor Cora
Jones and Warden Elizabeth Bunch
have been placed upon the State
Council honor roll for members rec
commended and received, past year.
Mount Vernon Councils officers
were installed as follows: Councillor,
Marion Fiske; associate councillor,
Ada HUNT; vice councillor, Louise
Mehler; associate vice councillor,
Minnie Brown; conductor, Louise
CLANCY; warden, Henry E. Halliday;
inside sentinel, Dora Taylor; out
side sentinel, Ellen Carter; record
ing secretary, Elsie Smallwood;
financial secretary, Ida G. Yost;
treasurer, Edna B. Hayward; and
trustee, Miss Viola Turner. Re-
presentatives to the State Council,
Anne Eschenbach, Marion Fiske
and Louise Mehler.
Anacostia Council was preside
over by Mrs. Nora Lee. The State
Deputy Mrs. Fairall, Mrs. Madge
Sydnor of Pride Of Washington
Council and Mrs. verna Dixon Of
Triumph Council spoke.