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Evening star., 1940-05-16
Allies Are Slow Starters
But Will Win, Casey SAYS

The allies are not fighting Hitler,
they are fighting 'the aggressive
spirit of the German people of
which the present manifestation is
Hitlerism." Richard G. Casey, Aus
tralian Minister to the United
States asserted last night In an
address at the annual banquet of the
American Society of International
Law at the Carlton Hotel.
Early reverses were to be ex-
pected in the war, the Minister said,
for the democracies are "slow start
ers." He expressed confidence that
the allies would win ultimately.
The allies are prepared for a three
year war, he said. I'VE are going
through the tortures of the damned
but please don't think we are down.
hearted"
Senator Thomas, Democrat, of
Utah, declared that the United
States can be more useful to the
world by remaining at peace than
1t can by entering a war either In
Europe or the Far East.
DR.. William Mather Lewis, pres
ident OF Lafayette College, urged
rewriting of history books to elm
mate nationalistic propaganda.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Capital Organizations Plan
Memorial Day Proqrams

Rededication Of more than 65 900
graves Of United States war dead in
Washington and vicinity on Memo
rial Day was pledged last night by
members Of 81 Washington veteran
and patriotic organisations at q
meeting in Central High School Au-
ditorium.
The meeting, sponsored by the
Grand Army Of the Republic Me-
mortal Day Corp, was called to In
augurate plans for Memorial Day
observances throughout the. next
two weeks ut District burial grounds
and In Arlington National Gene
terry.
Harlan @. Wood, chairman Of the
Committee on General Arrange
ments, asked for contributions for
flowers to be placed On graves at
Arlington. Services will be held
there 1T l pm. on Memorial Day.
Federal Security Administrators
Paul v. McNutt viii speak ct the
Arlington ceremonies.
Ine washington Hebrew Congre-
cation will hold memorial services
at 8:15 pm. May a. Rabbi Nor
man Gerstenfeld invited members
Of the organisations to attend q
n1asstng Of colors at the synagogue.
Senator Walsh Of Massachusetts,,
chairman OF the Naval Affairs Com-
mittee, VIII speak.
Representative. Mass q Ninne-
sofa win speak at services Of the
ID Division Association On Memorial
Day ct ; pm. at eegpntssnth street
and Constitution aSe1aae NV.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
$4,000 Asked
For DC Estate
Tax Refunds
Commissioners
Not to Appeal
Court Ruling

A deficiency appropriation request
tor $170, 900 was to be forwarded to
the Budget Bureau today by the
Commissioners for refunds on estates
on which the District has levied both
estate and Inheritance taxes without
deduction.
The Commissioners directed Budget
Omcer Daniel j. Donovan to seek
the refund item after they had de-
cided not to appeal the decision of
the United States Court of Appeals
last Monday holding that q deduc-
ton OF Inheritance taxes from
estates taxes paid the District should
be permitted.
Involved Shelton Estate.
The decision was rendered on an
appeal by the District from a ruling
by 10 v. Morgan, sole member Of
the District Board of Tax Appeals.
In the case Of the estate of the late
Harry Shelton. =
1t was estimated the District
would need the $4,000 sum to
make refunds to persons involved in
about so cases pending before the
District Board of Tax Appeals, all
OF which are said to be similar to
the Shelton case.
District oficials said the District
stood to lose not only the $4,000
but also in future years an unde.
termined sum representing the re-
duction In tax collections by reason
OF the deduction formula.
Tax Deduction Urged.
In the Shelton case it was argued
that under the Federal law, permit
ting the States or the District to
claim up to 30 per cent of the total
estate taxes otherwise levied by the
United States, the local jurisdiction
should permit a deduction of the
District inheritance tax from the
estate tax assessed by the District.
In other words, it was said, if the
estate was subject t. a $1,000 as
sessmalt by the United States. the
District claim first would be for $500.
but with the District collecting a
$500 inheritance tax this should be
deducted from the Districts estate
tax bill, leaving that at $500, making
the total bill by the District $500
instead Of $500.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Inspector Lamb,
Dean Of Washington
Traffic System, Dies
Received Commendution
From Roosevelt and
British Royalty

Inspector Benjamin A. Lamb, 60
dean of Washington's traffic sys-
tenn and member of the Metropoli-
tan Police Department for more
than IS years, died at 6:10 am. to-
day at Naval Hospital after an ILL
ness of several months.
Inspector Lamb, whose service
dates back to March, 1905, when
he was a crossing" officer, leaves
an official record which includes
concentrations from President
Roosevelt and the King and Queen
of England.
In failing health for several
years, Inspector Lamb nevertheless
preferred to continue his duties in
the department. His condition grew
steadily worse, however, and he was
taken to the hospital about three
months ago.
Maj. Brown Pays Tribute.
Maj. Ernest w. Brown, super
intendent of police, paid tribute to
the inspector today as "one of the
most conscientious and efficient Of
hcers ever to serve with the de-
partment The flags at all pre-
cinct stations were ordered at half
staff.
Most of Inspector Lambs service
was with the traffic law enforcement
system. After he had been made q
sergeant in 1919 and served about
three years at police headquarters,
he was transferred to the Traffic
Bureau and in September, 1925, be-
came a lieutenant.
Herheld this rank until July, 1890,
when he was promoted to captain
He was made acting inspector in
October, 1882, and was given the
full rank a few months later.
Stricken in 1896.
Inspector Lamb later was put In
command of the Traffic Bureau, but
was relieved of the strenuous duties
entailed in this post when he became
i'll in 1896. At that time he lay at
the point of death for weeks in a
New Jersey hospital. However, he
was back on duty within a few
months, despite suggestions of ex-
tended leave for more thorough
recuperation.
In April, 1887, Inspector Lamb was
relieved of all his traffic duties, hav-
ing served as traffic inspector after
his return to active duty, and was
given charge of the third division
of precincts.
He returned for time to his
favorite work during the Washing
ton visit in June last year of King
George and Queen Elizabeth.
Inspector Lamb, a bachelor, was
native of Pennsylvania. He made
his home at 1926 Euclid street NV.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Man Is Held
In kidnapping
Of Woman
An-Night Hunt Ended
As Kensington Victim
Stogeers Back

An all-night search by Montgom-
cry County police and several scores
Of Garrett Park Camp G. G. c.
youths for Mrs. Blanche Hall, about
Is, reported kidnapped from her
Kensington home yesterday ended
today when she staggered up to the
home of B. Edwin Erikson, on Ed
son lane. on the Rockville pike.
Her face bruised, her clothes torn
and muddy, Mrs. Hall told Mrs.
Erikson:
IT was kidnapped, but got away"
She was clad in a cotton house
dress. Because OF her condition Mrs.
Erikson didn't question her further,
but washed her wounds and put her
to bed after summoning county
police.
From a description given police,
a 26-year r-old white man was ar
rested on the Rockville pike near
Rockville by Policemen l.. B. Thomp-
son and Charles Peter. He was held
for investigation without a formal
charge.
According to police records the
man lives near Kensington and was
convicted about three years ago of
an attack on a woman as she got OIL
bus in the Kensington area. The
woman escaped after biting his
hand. The man was given a two
year sentence, escaped from the
State penal farm but was later re-
captured.
The search for Mrs. Hall was
launched yesterday about noon when
neighbors reported to police at Sill
yer Spring that she was being
dragged away from her home by a
man. A wooded section In the VI
cinity was combed in vain for any
signs of either Mrs. Hall or the man,
and late in the afternoon a group
OF c. c. c. enrolleess were sum-
moned to help.
When Mrs. Hall had recovered,
Police Chief Charles M. Orme ques-
toned her at the Bethesda sub
station. She Is reported to have said
she was held overnight in barn
somewhere between the Veirs Mill
road and the Rockville pike. After
she had been taken to a physician
for medical treatment she was able
to accompany police on tour of the
area in an attempt to identify the
barn in which she was imprisoned.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Mrs. Charles E. Graham
Succumbs to Illness

Mrs. Bessie Fisher Graham, SIS,
wife OF Charles E. Graham, photo
engraving plant owner, died yester-
day at Sibley Hospital following q
short illness.
A native of Cumberland, Nd, Mrs.
Graham had resided in Washing
ton for the last II years.
In addition to her husband, Mrs.
Graham leaves five daughters, Vir-
ginia Lee, Jane, Betty, Billie Joan
and Mrs. Marguerite w. Young, and
one son, Dale F. Graham, all OF
Washington.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday at 8 pm. in Hines funeral
home. Burial will be In Washing
ton National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Big Top Goes Up Despite Rain
As Circus Day Arrives
Goreontuo, the GoriIIo, Hos Cold,
Worrying the Keeper He Wants to Kill

made 1t because Of scars that draw
up the corners Of his mouth and
furrow his brow. He got the scars
when he was baby, when acid was
thrown on him by a sailor.
Hes Sick Now.
He has been sick, suffering from
bad cold, and Mr.. Kroener is
worried about him. He says that
the gorilla is worth about 1000, 600
to the circus.
Gargy's cage is divided into two
compartments. When Mr.. Kroener
wants to clean one he gets the
gorilla into the other. He used to
put snake in the cage to scare
Gargy into the small compartment
But he's getting so mean that
he kills the snakes now and I hav>
to use food to lure him in," say>
the trainer. -
Elephants and heavy tractors do
most Of the hauling around the lot
now. There is only one work horse
left, driven by old Jim Pepper, who
has been with the circus for so
years.
Jim doesn't talk to anybody, 50
no one knows how old he is. Years
ago he used to be the king Of the
hostlers. He was a l0-horse driver,
the best Of them all. The day they
sold the work horses, Jim came up
to Leonard Aylesworth, the layout
man, on the verge of tears.
They've sold my horse" he said,
speaking for the first time In
months.
John Ringing North got that
horse back for Jim. Now be drives
1t around the lot, hauling stakes.
Nobody tells him what to do and
he doesn't ask. He and his old
horse just know.
The Circpa Caste System.
tn performers slept late today,
then stayed in their own cars play
ing cards, or reading. There is a
strong caste system in the circus,
and its folks stay in little groups.
The top caste includes the stars
those who can do what no one else
can. Such people are Alfred Court,
who has the big animal act; the
Flying Comedies, who are star
trapeze artists; the Cristianis, the
bareback riders, and others.
The freaks-sideshow people.
stay together, and the razorbacks
and roustabouts stay apart.
There have been no international
difficulties SO far this year among
the 1000 circus people. The Ger-
mans and the Dutchmen and the
Poles and the Frenchmen and the
Englishmen are friendly.
They're too glad to be over here"
Mr.. Aylesworth explained.
The show will go on twice daily
at Ais and Sis pm. today, to-
morrow and Saturday. Tickets are
on sale at the lot and at the A. A. A..
Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
HS U. S. Ships Sold
Since War Started
BY the Associated Press.

6y the Associated Press
The Maritime Commission said
That l78 United States vessels have
been sold to foreigners since Sep
tember, the month the war started.
Largest purchaser was Great Brit.
ain, who got 40-ships. Panamanian
owners took 36, Canadian, "a:
French, 10; Brazilian, II; Greek. 10:
Belgian. 8; Philippine, 6, and New.
foundland. 2. Other purchasers, who
got from ] to 3 ships, were Chinese.
Cuban, Estonian, Honduran, Italian.
Norwegian, Colombian and Mexican'
All the craft were sold to private
concerns, not to governments. None
OF the vessels involved was owned
oy the United States Government.
the figures cover the period from
September l, 1899. to April 80, 1910.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Company E Dimes

Members Of old Company E, 1st
District OF Columbia Infantry, held
their FIRST muster In" dinner last
night at the Harrington Hotel.
Richard L. Lamb, who presided, said
1t was decided to continue such an
ntlal meetings.
Others who attended were Hum
phrey Beckett. John N. Bolts, z.
Hartstall, L. K. Mangum, D. L. Nor
gan, Jesse Owen, Frank E. Skinner
and Andrew D. Taylor.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
UHord Is EuIogized
BY Social Workers

A resolution expressing regret at
the loss OF the leadership and euid.
ance OF Walter 8. Ufford, District
welfare worker who died several
days ago. was adopted at meeting
yesterday Of the District Chapter.
American Association Of Social
Workers.
The association pointed out that
virtually every altruistic movement
IN the District had received Mr..
Unord's indorsement. and that his
services always h4l been directed to
the end q human bettegmant.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Taxi Counsel Asks
$40 Guide License
Plan Be Dropped
Sees copitoI Hackers
"A Laughing Stock
II They Cont ToIk

The new rule requiring that taxi
cab drivers obtain guide licenses if
they are to guide or escort" their
fares about Washington will make
them the laughing stock" of Capt.
tai visitors, former Assistant Corpo-
ration Counsel Ringgold Hart de-
clared today in asking the Commits
sioners to abandon the plan.
Acting as general counsel to the
Independent Taxi Owners Associa-
alton Mr.. Hart, who played a major
part In drafting the 1882 License Act,
insisted the Commissioners had mis-
construed the content OF that law In
their recent actions. His letter of
protest was referred to Corporation
Counsel Elwood Seal for report.
Some weeks ago the city heads
rescinded the old rule which for
bade the granting of both guide
licenses and character licenses (the
latter being required for taxi drivers)
to the same person. This action was
taken after protest had been made
to the Commissioners and Chairman
Randolph of the House District
Committee by the Licensed Guides
Union that the old rule was not sup
ported by the License Act.
Police ofncials are planning to
make a test case in Police Court
late this month OF the effect of the
changed rule, which would mean. it
Is said, If the new rule is upheld,
that any taxi driver undertaking to
tell his fares of the WASHINGTON
sights would have to obtain a $40
guide license in addition to the $25
taxi license and a IS character
license.
Making = distinction between
foot" guides and the guiding"
done by taxi drivers in their vehi-
cles, Mr.. Hart said: There is no
existing legislation which prohibits a
taxicab from being hired by the
hour. The Public Utilities Commis-
sion has recognized hourly trips.
ITO put it mildly, it would be a
great stretch of the Imagination to
hold that taxi driver hired by the
hour must refrain from pointing out
places OF interest while he rolls
along because he did not possess q
guide license, and he would be the
laughing stock of visitors to the
Capital and so would Its public
omcials."
1t would be almost as amusing
and ridiculous" he continued, to
hold that the License Act requires
that the taxi operator hold q license
as . dealer In dangerous weapons"
-on the ground that the courts
have held that an automobile is a
dangerous instrumentality."
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Two Men Are Injured
In Mystery Attacks

Two men were treated in hospitals
last night for injuries received In
unexplained attacks.
James Breedon, %, first block of
Seaton place NV, who said q COL
ored man assaulted him at Union
Station. was treated by Cacualty
Hospital doctors for head injuries.
James Shipley, rs, no fixed ad-
dress, was taken to Emergency Hos
pital from Fifteenth and H streets
NV. with . fractured nose and a
tooth Knocked out. He said he was
attacked by three white men, but
could give no explanation.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
House Unit Backs
! Bill to Deport
lHorry Bridges
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The House Committee on Immi-
grafton gave its approval yesterday
to bill introduced with the single
purpose Of deporting Harry Bridges,
West Coast labor leader.
The bill was introduced Tuesday
by Representative Allen, Democrat,
Of Louisiana, who said it was the
only bill Of its kind ever offered.
Dean James M. Lands Of Harvard
Law School, acting as q special In
vestigator for the Labor Depart
ment. recently held Mr.. Bridges was
not deportable.
Mr.. Bridges. who Is native Aus
tralian now undergoing the natur-
alization process. has denied he was
10 Communist or advocated violent
overthrow Of the ooverumant.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Rain Delays Drills
OF CoIored Cadets

Rain today forced postponement
of the annual competitive drills Of
the colored cadets ct Grifnth sta
dium until Q am. tomorrow.
1t was announced that the COM
panies from the three battalions
would take the neld according to
the same schedule planned for to-day
with the review at 4:3o pm. 4
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Home for Aged Holds
Anniversary Proqrum

Founders day at the National
Lutheran Home for the Aged, Eight
zenith and Douglas streets NE, was
celebrated yesterday by residents OF
the home and 500 visitors from
Washington, Maryland and Virginia.
Following dinner, services were
conducted In the chapel by DR.. John
Weidley, for "a years the homes
president, and DR.. AMOS Traver Of
Frederick, Md, president of the
Maryland Synod Of the United
Lutheran Church.
Evening star., 1940-05-16
Troffic Record

The traf1lc record, as revealed
at police headquarters for a.
hour period ending at : am.
today:
Fatalities. o.
Accidents, IS.
Motorists injured, I.
Motorists arrested, SIS.
Pedestrians injured, 3.
Pedestrians arrested for viola-
tton Of pedestrian control regu-
lations. 4.
Evening star., 1940-05-16

The power company Of Shanghai,
China, Il producing more current
than over before.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

Y. M. c. AS throughout the world.
The present total membership of
all Y. M. c. AS. in this country is
estimated at more than 1916, ,000
an Increase Of 55.8 per cent since
1882. OF the total, 62.3 per cent is
made up of men under Is years of
age while 76 per cent Of the men,
bers are under 30, 1t is said.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

ington Redskins, are to be guests
at this evenings meeting
The campaigns beginning, it Is
felt by those in charge, will serve
as tribute to Sir George Williams
founder of the first Y. M. G. A
in 1874, in London, England, and
whose 119th birthday anniversary
is to be celebrated tomorrow by
Evening star., 1940-10-10

meeting of more than 200 campaign
workers in the "Y" building, 1736
G street NV. A total of 1850
new members will be sought in the
campaign, which is to continue to
November 4. Charles H. Hillegeist
is campaign director.
Robert Seymour, back, and Rob-
ert Fischer, lineman, of the WASH
Evening star., 1940-10-10

Today in this country there are
Y. M. C. A. activities for 384, ,033 boy
members, Hi-Y clubs for some 20O,-
900 high school youths and student
Y. M. C. As. for 60,847 college and
university students. There are spe-
cialized programs among 1858
Negro men and boys; for 87,462
transportation employees; for 67,415
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Red Cross Volunteers

Volunteers for the colored Red
Cross sewing units will register to-
morrow night from $50 to 10 o'clock
in the Garnet-Patterson School, ac-
cording to Mrs. Jessie B. Reeves,
chairman.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Leqion Units to Install

The James E. Walker Post, No.
26, and the James e. Walker Unit,
No. rs, of the District Department
Of the American Legion will hold
installation ceremonies at Garnet-
Patterson Junior High School today
at $3.50 pm.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
" Membership Drive
Will Be Opened Toniqht

The Central Young Mems Chris
tian Association will launch its an
nual membership campaign at 6
o'clock this evening at a rally
Evening star., 1940-10-10

The John Burroughs Parent
Teacher Association will meet to-
night at 8 o'clock. All the teachers
and Principal Marie Turner will be
on hand to meet the parents.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

PIT. A. Will Meet Toniaht

rural youths and for many thou
sands of men in the military service.
Evening star., 1940-10-10

such an ins+snee would be 10 pressr+ us
with the cash register receipt showing No
amount Of your purchase.
Why A&P can make This sensational ofFer.
A&P buys only +he top erades Of U. S.
Government Inspected genuine heavy
sheer beef and the top erades Of Iomb,
pork veal and all o+her varieties Of meats<
As a result more HAN a n,aAfon erit;esk
qualify minded fami|ies purchase +hos-
sands Of tons Of these superb qualify
meats every week. And becav.e Of these
tremendous sales. A&P IS safisfed with a
very, very small profit per pound.
This permits A&P Super Markets to offer
YOU Super Right" meats a+veryIow prices.
Never again need you guess" about the
quality Of fhe meats you buy. Come 70
A&P Super Markets. Try "Super Right"
mea+s! No risks! Guaranteed to pleose.
Evening star., 1940-10-10
Why A&P can make this sensational
double your money back offer!

Never before 10 or knowledge has any,
one ever made such a sensational offer.
hstsnHy you will agree that APP must
have HE fullest confidence in the superb
qssk4y Of every pound Of meat they offer
10 dere 10 make sueh a sensa+ionM an
RoseceWsenf.
Hox are invited 70 visit yosr A&P ssper
A.rke+: select any es+ Of mea+ you desire
beef. lamb. pork veal or poukry; take
4 home and prepere Il yoxr favori+e way
-ken i xox ecd xox femax do not agree
tke+ i. q.ek*x and ixie1 Tenderness. !.
bstter HAN or equal 70 the meats and
poultry xov have been buying at much
higher price. elsewhere >. APP Super
Markets will not only give you your money
back. but +heyw& give yov DOUBLE YOUR
MONEY BACK. Yes. DOUBLE YOUR
MONEY BACK. Your only obligation in
Evening star., 1940-10-10

BTol, roast, bake prepare It any way you desire
serve Judge its fine quality its juicy tenderness
Its delicious flavor. Then you are not completely
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-02-15
Wear Ever
AkUMENUM
NzWNT&RZE

The very latest thing in sauce pans,
slanting rim that's easy to clean.
Also easy-clean corners. Thick
Aluminium for fast cooking, long
wear. 8 handy sizes used often.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-02-15
Extension School on
Poultry Here Feb. "a

Two extension schools on the sub
ject Of poultry will be held in Ben
ton County next week. On Friday.
February 23rd, the meeting will be
in Prosser under the sponsorship of
the ProSser Commercial Club, at
their club rooms. beginning at $50
am. and extending throughout the
day. On Saturday. February oath,
the poultry school will be held in
kennewick at the high school audi
forum, beginning at $50 am. and
extending throughout the day.
w. d. Buchanan, extension poul-
try specialist, will be the speaker. &C
cording to the announcement of
Waldo w. Skuse, county extension
agent.
Among the subjects discussed will
be: What Constitutes a Good
Chick?" 'The Effect of Coccidiosis
on Mortality" Egg Production and
Income" THE Control of Leukemia
(Big Liver)," and keeping a Flock
in Constant Production" Plenty of
time will be allowed for round table
discussion.
Disease conditions are SO serious
in many flocks, according to Mr..
SkuSe. that necessary control mea-
sures should be given the closest
study. While spring work is open
ing up, it is hoped that farmers will
turn out in force for this meeting,
and this applies to turkey producers
as we'll as egg producers.