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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Bus Strike Delayed
Pending Defense Stiff

CLEVELAND, Dec. 21.-QNS)
- ending an investigation
by the national defense commits
sion the threatened strike of bus
drivers of the Central New York
and Illinois Greyhound Lines was
delayed today. David T. Roadley,
labor department conciliator, said
the commission urged the delay
because of the effect a bus strike
might have on movement of army
trOODS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
State Asks Aid as Defense
Causes Schools Shortage

attend school because Of lack Of
facilities.
In Warren Township, the Chrys-l
Ter expansion has caused a HUGE
influx of workers whose children
must remain at home. A like situ-
alton exists in Saginaw and other
defense manufacturing centers.
New schools will undoubtedly
have TO be built Doctor Elliott
said, "but we haven't determined
how permanent tho structures
should be. Temporary wooden
buildings may be the solution"
His appeal was sent to the
United States Office of Education
following completion of a survey
conducted by the Michigan De-
partment of Education
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
ForestoHs a Gar

With creation of the defense
board, the President concentrated
authority for administration of the
defense program into one group,
and, at the same time, put the
reins of defense production in the
hands of four men sympathetic to
his program to build billions OF
dollars worth of ships, planes and
war munitions to loan or lease 10
Great Britain.
His action in creating the new
defense board forestalled a move
in Congress to create a car of
national defense. Demands had
been repeatedly voiced by con-
gressmen in the last few days for
a shakeup in the defense COM
mission.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

Deegan but also embassy secre-
taries Cecil Cross and Leigh
Hunt were involved In this af-
fair.
German authorities In Paris
further established that Cross
sheltered a Briton employed by
the British secret service for
months In the United States
before he could be arrested out
side the embassy. The Briton
confessed he continued espionage
activities against Germany dur
ing his stay In the United States
embassy.v
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
British Bomb Port

Meanwhile, it was revealed in
Athens that the Greek fieet--com-
posed mainly of destroyers-en-
tered The AdriatIC ana pdTTOted
the Italian lake" unmolested as
far as. Valona goal of the present
Greek offensive.
II was also revealed that British
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Nazi Warnings
On Ships Steel
Resolve Of b. 5.
Action Against Axis
nsuls Expected
as Berlin's Answer
BY WALTER FITZMAURICE
Intl News Service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON. Dec. q. - a
cold resolve 10 speed and expand
its aid 10 Britain today constituted
the Roosevelt administrations re-
action 10 German warnings that
the Reich VIII view American lease
of ANiS-conrolled ships 70 the
British as a "war-like act"
EvdencinC this, governments
hardened snti-AXiS policy, official
quarters limited the miSdeeds of
several German consular officers
in this country may result in their
expulsion as its answer 10 the
German demand for withdrawal Of
three officers Of the American en-
haSsy in Paris.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Appedsement
Barred as i. :.
Warns Di(tdtors
4-Man Defense Board
Pledges Armaments
Against All Attack

Continued from Page One)
siOn-production TO
the maximum of American re-
sources In capital and labor, in
management and industry. in
every field which can contribute
Call Upon Citizens
I'VE call upon the people of
the United States to recognize
TO the full the gravity of the
crisis which called this organi-
zatiOn into being and figura-
lively to pull off their coats and
roll up their sleeves and give
their concentrated. undivided at
tentiOn to one thing-the swift
est possible production of the
means of defense. To this end
we invite the cooperation of
every element In the American
community"
The new defense effort also in
that the full production
facilities of the country would bt
thrown to the aid of Britain.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Germans Warn
America Not 10
Step Into War
Official Notice Given
Against Giving Axis
Vessels to Bri t a in
CONTINUED from Page One)

ttohilhueu from rage Ohe)
ing Germany has directed toward
the United States since the Euro
pean war broke out, Berlin circles
tonight forecast the possibility OF
summary developments if the
Roosevelt administration extends
aid to Britain beyond limi-
tations or if the United States
Congress fails to "thwart warlike
measures"
The foreign office statement -
which some quarters reported For
eign Minister Joachim Won Rib
bentrop had at first intended to
deliver personally-was described
in Nazi circles as the opening
gun in a counter-offensive against
unbridled British propaganda ir
America and reckless American
interVentiOniSt forces"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
May Explain Goal
Call Upon Citizens

Meanwhile, it was learned that
President Roosevelt may follow
through his action in creating the
defense board by making a fire.
side chat to the nation to give a
full account of his stewardship
and his program 10 aid Britain.
Mr.. Roosevelt. in the talk may
explain his purpose in creating a
new four-man defense board to be
superimposed on the present ma
tional defense commission.
He named Knudsen as director
of the board and the other three
members appointed to it were
Sidney Hillman, a CIO leader;
Secretary of War Simson and Sec.
rotary of Navy Knox. Knudsen
also is production chief of the
existing defense commission,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Germans, Raj
In Mass Attacks
CONTINUED from Page One)

ttOnilnueu from rage Ohe)
the NaZi-held French shores across
the English Channel.
Amid the mounting conflict
through the kies, Germanys
long-range guns on the French
coast let go a 15-minute lombard
mcnt, beginning at 9 p. m, belch-
ing multiple-shell salvoes al three
minute intervals across the %
mile wide Straits of Dover into
the Dover district.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

LANSING, Dec. 21.-Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction
Eugene B. Elliott appealed for help
from Washington today to help
solve school room shortages
caused by the National Defense
program.
Particularly acute. Elliott said,
is the situation in villages sur
rounding Fort Custer. where 2,200
families have arrived with 4.400
children of school age. Fathers
are army officers and civilian en-
ployes of the government assigned
to the fort.
At Lakeview. near the fort,
there are 500 children unable to
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

YOU that the Reich government
is centering its entire attention
upon this problem
These words were interpreted
generally in Berlin diplomatic
circles as tending to confront the
American government with the
alternative of keeping within what
the Nszis regard as the limits of
Western Hemisphere defense or. as
German sources termed it. "shoul-
dering the responsibility Of plunC-
ing America into war against the
three-power combination" - Ger
many. Italy and Japan.
Creation of the new 1talo-Ger-
man-Japanese military. economic
and political joint commissions in
Berlin. Rome and Toxic was cited
AS demonstrating that the tri-
partite totalitarian alliance is pre-
pairing to act in concert to meet
any consequences that might flow
from Americas increasing aid 10
Britain.
Backing up the foreign office
warning. the newspaper BoerSen
Zeitung. organ of the German
armed forces. tonight urged the
United States to think twice"
before proceeding much further
along its present course.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
West Point Cadet Home

Clarence N. Davenport Jr.. a
second war cadet at West Point,
Saturday returned home TO spend
the holidays with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Davenport, 272
Hague avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Collapse ForeSeen

Yesterday. an Raj communique
asserted, the British bombed Be.
rati. in Albania. tearing up an i'm.
portant highway junction and do
ing heavy damage to the Italian
air base in that town.
An Raj patrol of Gloster Gladi-
ator fighters patroling the Tepe-
leni sector engaged an enemy for
nation of bombers, shooting one
Of them down, it was believed.
One British plane fell in flames
but the pilot parachuted to safety.
Athens military circles saw in
tonight's announcement of new
gains in the Chlmara-Tepeleni-Kli-
Sura triangle an indication that
italian resistance is nearing its
end on that front.
Capture Of the heights and viii
lagos mentioned in today's battle
ii was claimed. enable the Greeks
10 dominate both Tepeleni and
kliSura.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Casts 'CoUetous Eye

In his statement the foreign
office spokesman referred 10
British shipping minister Ronald
Cross assertion yesterday that he
is casting a "covetous eye" on
Axis and AXis-controlled vessels
tied up at American ports,
Declaring. he spoke with ire
mendous earneStness in my capa-
city as your official informant,
the spokesman insisted that Ger
many has been restraining itself
to the point of elf-effdcement."
In contrast. he charged the United
States with pursuing "a continu-
Gus policy of pin-prickS, chal-
lengeS. humiliationS and moral
aggression" to a degree of. "inSup-
portability" as far as the Reich is
concerned.
Stressing the gravity with which
the Nazi regime views the present
course of citations between
America and the Axis powers. the
spokesman served notice:
THE entire attention OF the
German government is conferred
on the American reaction TO the
proposal of Cross. which II
nothing more than an Indictment
to America to commit a war
like act.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

bombers Thursday night caused
great damage in a raid on the
Fascist seaport of Brindisi. across
the Adriatic from Albania. Large
fires were started in Italian oil
tank farms and railway yards
were heavily battered, il was
claimed. Tremendous explosions
were said to have been observed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

For the Tnside News" OF
Washington, Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column In the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Gives u. S. Alternative

II sincerely impress upon
you that the Reich government
is centering its entire attention
upon this problem
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
A New Building
For An Empty Lot

MOST any city in the United States would
gladly exchange an unsightly vacant lot
one-half block from it's public square for a
new, modern office building. Hence we can
take extreme satisfaction in the announce
ment of the Ohio Power Co. that construc-
tion on a three-story brick structure on
East Main street, opposite the alley from the
bus station, will begin in early March.
For years it has been nearly impossible to
say much very creditable about the appear
ance of this location. In the past 80 years
it has served in turn as station for the
now obsolete interurban, used car lot,
filling station and in certain seasons, a bog.
Now it will be changed And in trans
forming it into thing of practical use and
beauty it will become civic asset, a source
of employment for building tradesmen, and
a means to the end toward which we all are
working: better city.
Newark has reason to be thankful for the
Ohio Power Company It is one city served
by this important concern that receives an
naally dividends in the form of salaries,
taxes and other major expenditures, great
portion of the money it pays for it's electric
service.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
William E. BOrah,
American, Statesman

AHEAD of someone lies long and ardu-
Gus task That of rising to such sta
tion in craftsmanship equal to bridging the
gap created by the death of William E.
Borah.
We can think of nobody at the moment
more deserving to go down in history as the
No. American of this decade than the Lion
of Idaho. For it was Borah who constant
ly recalled to his colleagues the folly of
meddling into affairs foreign not only to
our form of government, but to our nature
as well. Colleagues elected by constituents
for the same purpose as was Borah, but who
all too often sidestepped issues existing here
for matters of far less concern abroad
1t was Borah who fought against tre-
mendous odds to dispel the smoke-screen of
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
The Good Man Does
Returns To Him

TT has long been an unwritten statute in
the credo of show business to be thought
full of those members of the profession
VIXEN thoughtfulness is needed. The creed
old as time itself, would bear application in
greater form to all professions, peoples and
nations. Thus it is gratifying indeed to see
craftsmen of the theater still adhering to it
and giving of their efforts and talents in
honor of Newark's E. J. Moore, through a
special Magic Fest" to be held in the Elks
Club on Monday, Feb. 5.
Probably no man in the city has been
called upon to give more performances for
the benefit of charities than has Ernie
Moore. Assuredly, no man has volunteered
more willingly and more often than has he.
And Newark, we know, will show apprecia-
ton for his many acts of charity with an
overflowing attendance at the presentation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25

British friendship and reveal the Interior
motives of Imperialism and International
ism that lay behind.
Again it was Borah who led the battle
against a policy of indiscriminate loans to
foreign belligerents, knowing full well that
in SO doing he was setting up a guard
against recrudescence of 1917.
On matters of foreign affairs his was a
voice to be needed. He knew and under
stood the extent America could and should
go as world arbiter without becoming en-
broiled in it's periodic political shakedowns.
Unfortunately, his generation produced
just one. But what seems to be our good
fortune is that he left pattern around
which aspiring statesmen can mold them
selves. They may not attain his greatness,
but the way is open to emulate his courage
and his Americanism.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
Demands On Library
Continue To Grow

CONSIDERING that during the year 1889
Newarks Public Library, despite the fact
that it's services were rendered from sorely
incommodious quarters, served $4,000 per-
sons with total of 178,776 volumes, we
can come to but one conclusion: that the
board, Mrs Pierce, the librarian, her staff
of assistants and all concerned, did mighty
commendable job with the implements at
hand with which to do it.
The figures shown, as have those in each
succeeding year in the past, reveal an in
crease in patrons as well as stock. But the
library itself, with all it's inconvenience, re-
mains the same. Certainly no better. If
anything, worse because of this growth.
We often wonder what business men, in
dustrialists, state, county and city officials
would do if they found their work increas-
ing with the times and their equipment to
complete that work remaining old and out of
date AS a matter of fact, would we expect
workers to produce rs per cent more this
year than last in the same number of hours
and under the same conditions? The answer
could hardly be yes.
That is what we are asking of the lib
rary And what we are asking is decidedly
unfair. Soon or late Newark will awaken
from it's lethargy and provide a library
building capable of serving the $4,000 peo-
pie who use it. That it missed golden op-
portunity last fall is no reason for giving
up the ghost Effort should be consolidated
and intensified.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
President Jones
Speaks Wisely

NONE will dispute the logic of DIR. R. w.
Jones' contention that there is of imme-
diate need an extension of cultural and rec
reational activities in our school system.
Nor will any dispute that he knows whereof
he speaks since the study of his profession
has brought him close to the arts and
sciences, and his close association with ath-
letics in Newark's schools has shown him
their Importance, not only to sound bodies,
but to minds as well.
His idea of program was received with
rapt attention on the part of all members of
the board of education and by Superintend-
ent of Schools, Paul B. Edwards. To the
man they expressed desire to put to work
as far as practicable the plan in it's entire
ty.
Still another point touched upon by DR..
Jones was the presentation of plan for Sc
curity for teachers. AS it now stands
and Newark differs from other school sys-
TENS in this respect-loss of time because
of sickness is irreparable from standpoint
of salary. Rightly, Dr. Jones believes this
should be remedied and teachers allowed
reasonable number Of days sick leave each
term to provide for such an emergency.
Too, he would reward outstanding and faith
full service. A recognition long overlooked.
In his suggestions for increased cultural
and recreational activity he in no way casts
aspersion on present facilities provided our
children in public schools. He did, perhaps,
opine that the fires underlying their pres
ent form needed rekindling in order to bring
them to their fullest degree of effectiveness.
And we believe none will dispute the logic in
that
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
From The Files. >.
Of The Newark Leader
5-Y YE A RS A 60 10
1929 - DECEMBER - 1884
JANUARY 25. 1880

JANUARY 25, 1890
Mrs. Iva Brown, Hebron, chosen president
of the Licking County Board of Education. E. E..
Thomas, Alexandria was named vice president,
Lester Black reelected superintendent.
For the benefit of Catholics in the city new
club room, sponsored by the Knights of St. John,
was opened in Aquinas Hail. Patrons had gym
floor for basketball and other games; separate
shower for boys and girls, billiard tables and a
stage for entertainments.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Howard,
Columbus. Mr.. Howard formerly employed
at the Wehrle plant here.
JANUARY 25, 1885
George H. Sherrard, 81 North Street, was rec
commended by Congressman William A. Ashbrook
for appointment to the United States Naval Acad-
emy at Annapolis.
John Sharritt and son-in-law George Ebbert
were in Dayton attending the funeral of Mr.. Shar-
ritt's sister, Mrs Harry J. Keller.
A diamond ring given away by the Licking
Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles at their dance
Monday night, was awarded to Rose Wiley,
Woods Avenue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
Natures Garden

The Lord made Licking County
With it's sunshine, rain and snow;
And the fertile virgin soil,
That what we sow will grow.
He made us hills and valleys,
Woodlands everywhere.
Medical roots, nuts and berries,
You'll find them here and there.
He gave us springs and rivers,
We see them downward go,
And often in the Springtime
The rivers overflow.
He made us the wild flowers
That grow from natures sod;
The bushy dogwood blossoms
And the yellow goldenrod.
He made the minerals we need, go
Not far beneath the ground,
And If we but dig down to them,
They're there and will be found.
We have the finest highways,
Tourists may drive all day
To Black Hand Gorge and ancient
mounds,
And Buckeye Lake not far away.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25

He gave use sense of reason;
If we work, take time to play,
Then we can make a living
With some for a rainy day.
So. friends, it's grand and also
good
For you and all to know,
That God made Licking County
His own true picture show.
Every word you'll find to be true,
AS God has allowed me to see,
So l invite the world to Newark
To share it delightfully."- with me.
Submitted by John Baylis
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
IN DAYTON

In Dayton Saturday to witness
the Tri-State volley ball tourna-
ment were the following New
ark people: Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs. C. o.
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Yates, Mr.. and Mrs. Champe J.
Stoakes land Ray Clark.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
Congenial Father

"Jeannie, lassie," said an Aber-
donian to his daughter, "I've just
had a veesit fra Tammie and
I've consented to your mar
riage."
'Oh, but father" she blurted
out, II dinna want to leave my
mither."
"Hoots, lassie," was the reply,
"dinna let that trouble ye; We
can tax her wi ye."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
Can't Kid Him

The man accosting the COP was
badly picked. Officer, Pm
looking for parkin' plashe."
But you've got no car" re-
piled the officer.
ooh, yesh I have; it's in the
parkin' plashe Pm lookin' for"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25

ried from the Tower to Tower
Hill, where the execution was to
take place. AS he walked to the
steps of the frail scafford, he
said to the officer in charge:
Il pray thee see me safely up,"
and as an afterthought added:
AS for my coming down, | can
shift for myself" -
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
Here's A Good One
Sad Mistake

Mr.. Brown: SO your son had
to leave college on account of
poor eyesight?
Mr.. White: Yes, he mistook the
dean of women for a coed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
WORDS OF WISDOM

To me it seems as if when God conceived the
world, that was Poetry; He formed it, and that
was Sculpture; He colored it, and that was Paint
ing; He peopled it with living beings, and that
was the grand, divine, eternal Drama.-Charlotte
Cushman.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
Ready Sale

Agent: Sir, l have something
here which will make you popu-
lar, make your life happier and
bring you host of new friends.
Student: I'll take a quart.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25

Mrs. Harold Keinath was hos
tess Monday to the Merri-Aite
Bridge Club.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-01-25
No Escort Needed

Sir Thomas More, lord chan
cellor of England, died on the
headman's block in 1885. On the
morning of July 6 he was car
Evening star., 1940-06-20

orderly fashion in the light Of world
conditions" he said at a banquet
opening the 20th annual encamp-
ment Of Ohio Veterans Of Foreign
Wars.
Like all democracies, we were
very lax in preparing for defense in
peaceful years. The lack of pre-
paration was due to our feeling Of
security built up by the great ocean
barriers.
To-day the people are determined
to do everything for national de-
Evening star., 1940-06-20

ly motorized regiment within 100
miles Of the Nations Capital. The
War Department, in the last 10
days, has ordered the organization
to increase its strength to 1,450 men.
The drive will begin with short
talks scheduled at neighborhood
and downtown moving picture
theaters by officers and enlisted men
Of the regiment.
A co-ordinated series Of radio
talks will begin next week. with
scheduled speakers to include Brig.
Gen. Amos Fries, retired; Capt. Cor
Evening star., 1940-06-20
D. {. Guard Regiment
To Launch Recruit Drive

A drive to obtain $50 recruits will
be launched tomorrow by the 260th
Motorized Anti-aircraft Regiment of
the District of Columbia National
Guard.
Commanded by Col. Walter w.
Burns, the regiment now has per-
sonnel of $50 men, and is the only
anti-aircraft regiment, or complete
Evening star., 1940-06-20

sided In Glendale for Is years, COM
ing here on the death Of her hus-
band. She was . former member
of the Eastern Star Lodge at Glen
dale.
She Is survived by brother,
George w. Kay, = Philadelphia
newspapermap.
Services will be held at the Wise
funeral home, 1000 M street NV,
tomorrow at 10 am. Burial will be
in Glendale.
Evening star., 1940-06-20
Mrs. Annie Thompson
Dies at Home Here

Mrs. Annie Kay Thompson, u,
widow Of James Thompson, q Glen
dale (Md.) storekeeper for nearly 20
years, died yesterday at her home,
1886 Newton street NV, following
long illness.
A resident Of Washington for the
past IA years, Mrs. Thompson was q
native OF Massachusetts. She re-
Evening star., 1940-06-20

ley McDermott. president Of the
Aero Club of America: 1t. zeb r.
Hamilton, Americanism oficer, Dis
trict Department Of the American
Legion, and 1t. James c. Clarke,
procurement ofncer of the G. M.
r. c.