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Evening star., 1940-11-16
Supervisor Of Music
To Tell Teachers of Star Plan
Educational VoIue Of operotic Recordings
To Be Pointed Out at Richmond Meeting

The educational value of the op-
cratic recordings now being fea-
tured in The Stars opera apprecia.
ton program will be brought to the
attention Of scores of teachers in
Virginia public schools at a meet
ing in Richmond next Wednesday,
according to word received by The
Star today.
At the request Of DR.. Luther A.
Richman, supervisor of music for
the State, The Star has mailed to
Richmond $50 Of the colored broch-
ures explaining details of the offer
and listing the IL operas which are
being made available in record
form.
DR.. Richman's letter pointed out
that some $50 music teachers
throughout the State will attend the
forthcoming meeting and added: II
would like to call this offer to their
attention"
Il wish to thank you for the
assistance you are giving to the
music education program through
your music appreciation offer," DR..
Richman said.
Thankful for Records.
As the eighth week of the opera
appreciation program got under way
today. The Star also received an
interesting letter from Mrs. o. M.
Walker, principal of the Banneker
Junior High School, one of the
more than two dozen District
schools which are receiving the op-
cratic recordings as gift from The
Star and the National Committee
for Music Appreciation.
Il wish to express the sincere ap-
probation of the principal, faculty
and students of the Banneker Junior
High School for your generous gift
Of the opera records featured in
the city-wide program fostering mu-
sic appreciation" Mrs. Walker
wrote.
The school has offered a number
OF music appreciation programs US
ing these records in assemblies and
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Swiss TofaIitarians
Present UItimatum
By the Associated Press.

BERN, Switzerland, Nov. 16.-A
Swiss totaitarian group delivered
yesterday what some newspapers
called an "ultimatum" to the gov
ernment, demanding the right to
disseminate party propaganda and
the rehabilitation of prosecuted
and imprisoned" colleagues.
The group is known as the Swiss
National Movement" 1t is not
strong numerically, but neutral for
eign observers considered its de-
mands important in view of Switzer-
lands position, sandwiched as she
is between the axis powers.
It's program roughly parallels the
Nazi party program. The members
call themselves soldiers of the
Swiss movement of freedom"
"Her Pilet (Dr. Marcel Pilet-
Golaz, president of the Swiss Fed
eration has assured us that our
demands will be most carefully con-
sidered," said a manifesto issued by
the group.
He particularly promised us per-
mission to print daily and weekly
papers in the near future"
Der Bund of Bern, organ through
which government views frequently
are expressed, condemned the
movements program as "a negation
of Swiss democracy as formed
through the centuries"
Evening star., 1940-11-16

music classes. The splendid re-
sponse on the part of the student
body has led to the incorporation
Of such programs as a part of the
regular school activities"
New Offering Ready.
Meanwhile, The Star today began
the distribution of the seventh Of
fering of its program-Richard
Wagner's "Tannhauser"- the spe-
cial booths in the lobby of The Star
Building.
The six previous offerings also
will remain available at the booths
each week day from a m. to pm.
They are Bizet's Carmen; Gou-
mods Faust; Verdi's Aida" and
"Rigoletto"; and Puccinis Madame
Butterfly" and La Boheme."
Radio listeners will have an op-
portunity to hear excerpts from the
latest release, "Tannhauser," dur
ing another in series of opera an
probation programs to be presented
over Station WMAL tomorrow at
$3.50 pm.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Democrats Indorse
f. Brooke Lee for
Delegate Post
Montgomery Leader
Will Fill Vacancy
Left by Buscher

E. Brooke Lee, active member of
a political dynasty which has been
prominent in Maryland and Mont
gomery County affairs for nearly &c
years, was recommended for ap-
pointment as a member of the House
Of Delegates by the Democratic
State Central Committee of the
county last night. His appointment
by Gov. O'Conor is considered q
formality.
Mr.. Lee, who served as Speaker
during the 1926 and 1928 terms,
would succeed Joseph D. Buscher,
who resigned Thursday. He also
has served the State as controller,
Evening star., 1940-11-16
tation of these funds is expected to
start in the near future.

tation of these funds is expected to
start in the near future.
Seating Plans Worked Out.
The Capitol stands will provide
seats for the Presidents personal
party. members Of the Senate and
House, the diplomatic corps. Gov
ernors of the States and other spe-
cial guests. The Joint Inaugural
Committee will have l0,896 seats for
ALLEGATION. There will be a special
section Of 628 seats for members
of the Capitol press galleries. A
special steel stand is being erected
facing the presidential stand to
accommodate about so photogra-
pliers and moving picture men, who
will record the ceremony.
In the Presidents own section
there will be three armchairs and
80 other chairs for his special guests.
On either side are stands with 7l2
seats for Senators and House men,
bers. In back of the Presidents
party 140 seats have been provided
for the diplomatic corps and Gov
ernors. The other stands for the
press and for Government officials
and guests of Congress are on the
ground level.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
japanese Build RuiIwuy
Across Hopeh Province

By the Associated Press.
PEIPING, China, Nov. 16.-The
japanese Army today announced
completion Of q new standard gauge
railway, 10 miles long, across the
center Of Hopeh Province, in North
eastern China, after five months of
intensive construction work.
The line connects Tehchow, In
Shantung Province, on the Tsinpu
system, with Shihkiachwang, in
Hopeh Province, on the Peiping-
Hankow system.
By means of the new road the
japanese hope to expedite the proc
ess of tapping the economic re-
sources Of the Central Hopeh gran
ary and facilitate japanese military
control Of the region.
It Is the fifth new line built by
the japanese in North China IN
the last three years, despite con-
slant guerrilla attack
Evening star., 1940-11-16
French Sentence 2 in Attempt
To Flee With Gold and Gems

under M. Reynaud. and Gilbert
Deveaux, subdirector, were named
special attaches to the French En-
bassy in Washington on June l9.
They were stopped in Lisbon, Portu-
gal, on June 20 by the French AM
bassador, who seized the suitcases
and ordered them to return to
France. They are now believed to
be in England.
They were tried yesterday by a
military court on charges of deser-
ton, sentenced to 10 years in prison,
stripped of their military rank and
Of their citizenship for 20 years.
Nine. Deportes was killed in an
auto accident just after the armi-
stice while riding with M. Reynaud,
who escaped with head injuries.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Representutive-elect
Charged With Libel
~ the Associated Press.

8y the ABS0c1ACed HreSS.
PHILADELPHIA, No. 16.-Mag-
ttrate Nathan A. Beifel issued q
warrant yesterday for the arrest Of
United States RepresentatNe-elect
Francis r. Smith, Democrat, on a
charge that he criminally 1ibeled his
unsuccessful campaign opponent,
Representative Fred c. Gartner, Re-
publican.
The warrant was issued during a
hearing at which two of six men
whom Mr.. Gartner had charged with
criminal libel in connection with Ger
tain election campaign literature
said Mr.. Smith discussed its distri-
button. The witnesses were dis
charged at the request Of Mr.. Cart
ner's attorneys so they could testify
for the prosecution. The four other
men were held for court, in 81 900
bond each also on charges Of GRIM
inal libel.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Mrna 10y 10 Divorce
Producer HornbIow
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 16.-Myrna
10y, the movies perfect wife," and
her producer husband, Arthur Horn
blow, are headed toward the divorce
courts. They were married In 1896
in Ensenada, Mexico.
Ending months of rumors that all
was not well between them-each
rumor quickly denied-Miss 10y an
nounced through her attorney last
night:
1T is with great reluctance that
we admit that We are ending our
marriage"
Miss 10y won her sobriquet Of "the
perfect wife" in q series Of domestic
comedies beginning with "The Thin
Man."
Evening star., 1940-11-16
War Weather Held
Worst in q Century

The weather Of the first year Of
the war was the worst for a century,
according to the Railway Companies
Association in a review, issued In
London, of the railways part in the
war.
At one period 1900 miles of line
were completely blocked by snow and
ice. Snowdrifts were sometimes Is
feet deep and 800 snowplows were
used to clear the track.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Opero Broudcosts

Through the cooperation Of
the National Broadcasting Co.,
The Star is presenting over
WMAL each weekday morning
excerpts from the operate re-
cordings featured in the opera
appreciation campaign. The
program on which the record
ings are heard, "Today's Prel-
ude," Is scheduled daily except
Sundays from 6 to 7 am. The
Stars recordings may be heard
between GAS and Z o'clock.
The recordings already re-
leased in the campaign may be
obtained at the special distribu-
ton booths in the lobby of The
Star Building each weekday
from 9 am. to 6 pm. The
booths are closed on Sundays.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
BY EDWARD KENNEDY.

Associated Press War Correspondent.
CAIRO, Egypt, Nov. 16.-The
British Middle Eastern command
has-in the space Of a fortnight
garrisoned Crete with a considerable
force of troops, mounted heavy
guns, and has started defense works
that promise to make that Greek is
land the Gibraltar of the Eastern
Mediterranean.
first Misunderstanding today from an
inspection trip to Crete with Gen.
Sir Archibald P. Wavell, commander
in chief of British forces in the
Near East. Gen. Wavell declared he
was satisfied with the progress made
since British troops landed after
Italy began war on Greece.
We found in the deep waters Of
SCUBA Bay a protected harbor that
would hold the fleets of the world.
The eastern tip of the 150-mile- long
island is a scant 80 miles from the
nearest island of the 1talian-held
Dodecanese group.
Towns Repeatedly Bombed.
Since the British took over, the
towns of Crete have been subjected
to repeated bombings by Italian
planes. While there had been only
two troop casualties, a score Of
Cretans were killed and extensive
damage wrought on the homes in
the rural towns.
Gen. Wavell made the journey to
Crete aboard a Sunderland flying
boat of the R. A. F. This corre-
spondent and Alan Moorehead Of
the London Daily Express accom-
panied him.
Not even the pilot knew Gen.
Wavell was to be a passenger until
he stepped aboard in an Egyptian
port. A short dash across the placid
bay and We were winging over the
blue expanse that Premier Mussolini
calls Italy's sea.
The gunners were alert at their
posts in the machine-gun turrets
and we carried batch of bombs
in case any of II Duce's airmen or
ships tried to press that claim. They
didn't stop us though we passed
within 20 minutes flying time of
an Italian base in the Dodecanese.
We did, however, soon sight
small sailing vessel and the big
Sunderland swooped down to In
vestigate. Later we descended again
to inspect four large French mer-
chant vessels headed toward Syria,
presumably to carry French Near
Eastern troops back to France.
Wavell Busy With Reports.
During the flight the general
busted himself with a sheaf Of
reports on which he scribbled fire.
quent notations. This done he
turned to volume of Robert Brown
ing's poems, interrupting his read
ing twice to climb to the observa-
ton turret
Soon We saw the rugged hills of
Crete and crossed over the island,
looking down on shepherds placidly
tending their flocks in the valleys.
II the trip had been made 5000
years ago the scene probably would
have been much the same.
Reaching the north coast we
sighted Gambia, the islands chief
town, then skirted the coast where
the seas, breaking against the pre-
cipitous shore in bright sunlight,
changed color endlessly.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
japanese Sergeant Shot
By Shanghai Gunmon
b. the Associated Press.

By the ASS0clated PreSS.
SHANGHAI, Nov. 16.-A Japa-
nese Army sergeant was shot and
wounded seriously by an unidenti-
fed gunman today in a continuance
Of attacks against Japanese soldiery
occupying the section Of the Shang-
hal International Settlement north
Of Soochow Greek.
The sergeant was wounded almost
at the doorstep of a Japanese club
filled with a noontime crowd which
included prominent Japanese civil
lans and military and naval omcers.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
CLERMONT-FER France,
Nov. 16.--Two former Finance Min
istry officials were sentenced in abb
sentia yesterday on charges of at
tempting to escape to Washington
with two suitcases filled with secret
documents and about $240,000 in
gold bars, money and jewels.
The papers allegedly included
secret reports of the deposed French
generalissimo, Maurice Gustave
Gamelin. on the conduct of the war
and the gold, money and jewels were
said to have belonged to the late
Nine. Deportes, friend Of former
Premier Paul Reynaud.
The two men. Dominique Leca
director Of the Ministry Of Finance
Evening star., 1940-11-16
We.ther Condition, Last 24 Hsurs.


-, The disturbance that was over Southern
New England Friday. morning has moved
northeastward beyond the f1eld of observa-
tion, while q secondary disturbance which
formed on the Middle Atlantic coast has
moved northward and was centered this
morning on the Massachusetts, coast, Bos-
ton, 1Ou7.1 millibars t2S14 inches). Pres
sure is falling rapidly over the upper Lake
region and the middle and upper Missis-
sippi Valley. Houehton, Mich, 10000 mil
hbars t29.53 inches). An extensive area
Of high pressure is moving eastward over
the Gulf States. New Orleans. La, 1929 &
millibars i30.4l inches). while pressure
Mountain region. Green River, Utah.
1882 millibars (30.51 inches). During
the last "a hours there have been light
SHOWS in the lower Lake region and the
middle and northern Appalachians. and
rains in the New England States. Tenn
peratures have fallen over the Middle
Atlantic and South Atlantic States with
freezing temperatures as far south as
central Florida. However. temperatures
Rave moderated considerably in the Plains
States and the upper Mississippi Valley.
Evening star., 1940-11-16

ROME.-S E ENTENCED TO
ITALIAN PRISON. - George
Ehret of New York, who with
Miss Grace Gunther, also an
American citizen, was convict
ed OF violating Italy's foreign
exchange laws and sentenced
to seven and six years, respec-
lively. Mr.. Ehret is believed to
be the son of Louis Ehret,
member Of Z prominent brew
ing family. He had been
studying voice in italy for the
past two years.
Wide World Photo.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Speaks at Synagogue

Bernard Margolius, assistant dis
trict attorney, was the guest speaker
last night at the Southeast Syna-
go2ue. Mr.. Margolius spoke on the
Jewish problem in this country as
1t relates to youth. The meeting
was presided over by Rabbi Chain
Williamoski.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
MoIotoff Welcomed
Home From Berlin
BY the Associated Press.

by tlIc ASSOVIdVeU 1ITSS'
MOSCOW, Nov. 16.-Yvacheslah
Moloton, Soviet Premier and Foreign
Minister, was given a ceremonious
welcome late last night upon his
return from his Berlin conferences
with Adolf Hitler.
At the station where members OF
the Soviet government, army and
navy diplomats representing the axis
powers and nations friendly to Ber-
lin and Rome.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Gets Lost Phone Number

SAN FRANCISCO (P.-When
San Francisco's new phone book
came out ~. zzylch" was last on the
list. "Zzylch" is a dentist, actually
DR.. c. w. DeGuerre. He tells pa
tients to lust call the last number
in the book"
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Army Contract Awarded
An Army CONTRACT for t347,

An Army contract for $347 ,987 for
temporary housing was awarded
yesterday to the Joseph Light Co.
Of Warrington. The award was for
construction 1T the expanding new
Cumberland (Pa.) general depot IS
Evening star., 1940-11-16
British Make. Crete
Gibraltar Of East I'll
Mediterranean
Greek lsIond Gorrisoned
With Troops and Heavy
Mounted Guns ',

(Edward Kennedy, 35-year-old
natiue OF Brooklyn, N. Y, Uas
formerly member OF The Euen.
ing Star stafJ
Evening star., 1940-11-16

627, ,847 Visit Colorado
During the 1910 summer travel
season 627,847 persons, travelling in
1858 automobiles, visited Rocky
Mountain National Park in Colorado.
Evening star., 1940-11-16

Hundreds Of Boy Scouts are help.
Ing In forestry work IN Scotland.
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Report fer Last Fl Hours.

Record for Last "a Heurs.
rrom noon yesterday to noon today)
Hishest. 45. 1:4s pm. yesterday Year
ago, ~.
Lowest. SO. Alb an. today. Year
ago. 33.
Record Temperature This Year.
Hishest. 100. on July 81.
Lowest, 7. on January 20.
Humidity for Last "A Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon today.)
Highest, 70 Der cent, at + am.
Lowest, "a per cent, at 1880 am.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers cloudy
at Harpers Ferry; Potomac muddy at Great
Falls today.
Tide Tables.
Furnished by United States Coast and
Evening star., 1940-11-16
Precipitation,

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital tcnrrent month to date):
Evening star., 1940-11-16
The san and Moon

Rises. Sets.
sun today 6:59 4.54
Sun tomorrow 6:5a 3.54
Noon. today 6.23 pm. S:02 Am.
Automobile .lishts must Be turned On one
ha1f h0u altar sunset
Evening star., 1940-11-16

FOREIGN STATIONS
Temperature. Weather
(Noon. Greenwich time, today
Horsa Fayam I.rans Azores es,,rv.;;,r., sI; c'cudy
San Juan Puerto Rico 10 C'oudy
Havana Cuba 81 Cloudy
Colon Canal Zone as Cloudy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

London, Sept. 13-(UP)-Somerset House, where Shakespeare's will is on file along with those of other im- mortals, and half a dozen historic churches some of which date back to dim centuries, have been blasted in recent German air raids, 1t was disclosed today as Londoners anx- iously watched the great dome of St. Paul's Cathedral in fear that an un- exploded bomb near It might blow up at any moment.
 Rotten Row, in Hyde Park, the most famous riding path in the world; Berkeley Square, which stands for the ultimate in aristocratic resi- dential areas. and fashionable Regent street also have rocked to the explosion of bombs.
 Historic documents of all sorts are on file ct Somerset House, fronting on The Strand and the Thames em- bankment. Registers Of It's wills date back to the fourteneth century. Rec- ords of marriages, births and deaths as well as wills are filed there.
 Kings college of the University Of London occupies the east wing of the building.
 A bmob which struck the building on the embankment side eouged out q large slab of gray ntonc.
 Churches damaaed lnaiude;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
SENATOR CULHANE
 HAS NEW PROTEST
Wants Right to Make His Selection of MOderatOrs
 for Primaries

With the Democratic town con- mittee scheduled to meet tonight to select moderators for next Wednes- days primary, Senator George T. Culhane, a candidate for re-nomina- ton in the 18th district, charged that the choices would be unfair and discriminatory. Pointing out that in reply to his letter to TowE Chairman Maurice F. Tangney, ask ing that he be given an equal voice in picking moderators he had re- ceived an answer stating that ''im- partial" choices would be made, Senator Culhane asked: How can any moderators chosen by the town committee be impartial if the ex- ecutive committee of the town com mittee is on record against my can- didacy2"
 Senator Culhane. whose opponent been endorsed by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, indicated that his demand for a 50-50 representation in moder- ators and checkers might be brought before the town committee at the session tonight.
 Another Threat
 Meantime. the town committee faced the threat of protest by John J. Lawlor, a member, and possibly others, against the action of the ex- ecutive committee in endorsing MT Blansfeld. MT. Lawlor, in a state ment earlier in the week asserted that the executive committee had no right to back any candidate in a primary.
 The town committee will meet (Continued on Page 6)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
RALPH RUCCLES MAY NOT SURVIVE Five=Year=Old Lad Was Seriously Hurt Yester=
 day in Accident

Five-year old Ralph Ruggles, of 106 South street, whose right leg was mangled by truck yesterday grew weaker at St. Mary's hospital today and his name was placed on the danger list.
 The lower part of the leg was amrutated yesterday afternoon. The child seemed to rally, but his con- ditltn grew weaker today.
 Police said that young Ruggles was carried 81 feet by the truck be- fore he was pinned to the curb in from of 120 South street. The of- ficers said the truck began to roll while three-year old friend of the v;ctim was in the cab, during the absence of the driver, William O. Neill, of 27 West View street, who was making collections. The brakes of the truck will be tested today to determine whether they were re- leased by the three year old, or were defective.
 Witnesses at Scene
 Witnesses at the scene said they suddenly saw the three-year old child from the vehicle, shouting Its starting to move.' Ruggles who was playing behind the truck tried to stop the vehicle with his hands, but was carried along. The truck leaped the curb at 12O South street, and crashed into the porch of the house at 118 South street.
 O'Neill told police he left the machine, owned by the Brock Hall dairy, in gear while he made collec- tions in nearby houses. He said the emergency braSe was on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Historic Spots, Churches Blasted By German Bombs

St. Swithin's in Cannon street in the ancient "city." Jonn Dryden was married in it. Built into its south wall is the London Stone" the stone from which the Romans measured distances in miles from London.
 St. Magnus the Martyr, dating from before 1067 and rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the fire of London in 1866. Miles Coversale, bishop of Exeter in the sixteenth century, translator of the first com- plete printed English version of the Bible, was rector of 1t and his bones lie there.
 St. Mary y-at-Hill, nearby. It like- wise was rebuilt by Wren after the great fire.
 st. Dunston-in- -the- East. also nearby.
 St. Mary Woolnoth. sombre and majestic, dating from before iiei.
 st. Clement Eastcheap, rebuilt by Wren.
 st. Giles Crlpplegate. It escaped the great fire. Miltonb bones are bee lieved to lle there, along with those Of Sir Mratln Frohlsher, explorer. Oliver Cromwell was married there, and the register records the burial Of Daniel pevoe, author of Robinson Crunoe.
 Al these churches gre ln the ans eieit "elty."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
OVER 53PER CENT
 BACK ROOSEVELT

New York, Sept. 13 - CU.P) - The latest poll of Fortune Maga- zine, to be released in two weeks, shows that 53.2 per cent of the vot- CTS boiled favor the candidacy of President Roosevelt, while 35.6 are for Wendell Willkie, the magazine announced today.
 Presidential preferences are much more fluid than they were four years ago, Fortune said. In 1886, MT. Roosevelt's rating dropped only { points from January to october. Tn contrast, there have been startling changes, with attitudes on foreign policy swinging widely and fast.
 A geographic breakdown gave the president wide margins ln the west, south central, east south central, and south Atlantic states. and q small majority ln the Mountain states and east north central states, Willkle had small margins in tho middle Atlantic. west north central end New England states. The Pacific coast was even.