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Evening star., 1940-02-29
D'AIesondro Finds Students
At Lorton Singing and Happy
If Didn't See Inmates I'd Think 1t
A College. He Soys, Ripping Blue Plains

mented that with only TOO inmates
to take care of, the Blue Plains
kitchen had an unpleasant odor.
Told by Ray L. Huff, general su-
perintendent of District penal insti-
tutions, that Is cents in cash and
what amounted to cents extra in
goods were spent for food fer each
inmate per day. Mr.. D'Alesandro
asked Mr.. Bondy how much was
spent at Blue Plains. He was told
it averaged Is cents and said he
couldn't understand why there was
such a vast difference in food be-
tween the two institutions.
Overpopulated by 500.
The visitors spent considerable
time in the barber shops. where Mr..
DAlesandro wanted to know about
the segregation of inmates with and
without venereal diseases, and said
that the equipment should be kept
cleaner.
However. it was explained to him
that the inmate BARRIERS had TO leave
promptly when summoned to lunch
and that the brushes and shaving
mugs were washed before they closed
the shop.
In answer to his criticism about
the overcrowding dormitories. where
the beds were separated only by
lockers, Mr.. Huff told Mr.. D'Alesan-
dro that the institution was over
populated by about 500 men.
Mr.. D'Alesandro also asked to see
the library and said he had found
complaints about it unfounded.
After eating lunch at the REFORM
atory. the visitors were to view the
District Workhouse nearby.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Park Savings Payment
OF $4,000 Likely
This Spring
Justice Let's Sets
March IS for Hearing
On Masters Report
BY HAROLD B. ROGERS.

Payment this spring of about
$4,000 to some 5000 depositors OF
the former Park Savings Bank ap-
peared likely today as Justice F.
Dickinson Let's in District Court
set March is for a hearing on q
motion to confirm special report
recommending the payment.
The report, a document of 32l
pages, was filed with the court by
James c. Wilkes, special master
appointed by the court to calculate
the means for distribution of $780,
600 realized from the directors OF
the bank.
Although the amount to be paid
out to depositors cannot yet be de-
termined exactly it has been gener-
ally estimated that it may be around
" per cent of the balance, y
or the least amount of money the
depositor had in the bank after the
charter expired in 1929. The total
amount of claims listed by the spe-
cial master on the basis of "low-
balance" is $500, 6,827.69.
In Courts Seven Years.
The money is available as q re-
suit of nearly seven years of court
litigation, during which three an.
pealS were made to the Supreme
Court. AS q result of the case, in
(see PARK SAVINGS, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1940-02-29
We||es Will Find
Reich Determined
Upon Victory
Envoy and Purty
Quit Zurich; Due in
Berlin Tomorrow
BY LOUIS p. LOCHNER

ASsociateo Fless forel9n Correspondent.
BERLIN, Feb. 29-When United
States Undersecretary of State
Sumner Wells arrives here tomor-
row morning he will find official
Germany determined to fight Eng
land and France until she has guar
antees both that the western powers
will not interfere with Germany's
"lebensraum" - living space - and
that the last remaining wrong" of
the Versailles treaty, loss of German
colonies, be "righted."
(Mr. Welles left Zurich, Switz-
erland today and is expected to
reach Berlin tomorrow for con-
ferences with Adolf Hitler and
other German leaders.)
Nazi Germany has defined Central
and Southeastern Europe consis-
tently as ''lebensraum." Authorized
sources attached special significance
to one passage in the speech Of
Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph
Goebbels yesterday, in which he
said:
"The German people are perfectly
aware that in this conflict of arms
between themselves and western
plutocracy life and death are at
stake. Evasion is no longer pos
sible."
In other words, Fuehrer Hitler is
in no mood to offer Mr.. Welles any
peace plan.
Would Consider Other Plans.
If others have any plan, informed
circles intimated, Hitler is willing
to consider it, but always from the
viewpoint that Britain must re-
nounce all claims or intentions to
interfere with Germany on the Eu-
ropean continent besides "disgorg-
ing" what Germany believes to be
property unlawfully annexed from
Germany-her colonies.
Some authorized commentators
even went so far as to claim that
mere remuneration by England is
not enough-Britain and France
must give guarantees that Germany
quarter century.
Mr.. Welles insists upon paying
his own bills during his sojourn in
Germany, authorized sources inti-
mated. They made a fine distinc-
ton between visiting statesmen who
come on invitation and those who
announced their coming.
Invited guests of the nation are
housed in Germany's new guest
house, the Bellevue Palace, which
was first visited by Prince Paul of
Yugoslavia last summer. Mr.. Welles
at his own request will live at the
Adlon Hotel. three doors from the
American Embassy. -.
For invited guests state banquets
are arranged. It was distinctly
(See WELLES, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1940-02-29
ARROW in Chamberlain Window
JuiIs 104O Version Robin Hood

Hood in Downing Street." Green
said,
To-day am supposed to be join
ing his majesty's forces to serve my
King and country. I think people
here should fight Hitlerism and at
home as we'll as in France"
Sir Robert replied:
If you join the forces and be-
have yourself you will be doing your
best to end Hitlerism. Afterward
you can talk about social credit to
your hearts content"
Wearing a green sports jacket
and carrying long bow and large
arrow, the man walked casually op-
posite the Prime Minister'S resi-
dence.
Suddenly he wheeled and shot
the arrow through . lower window
shattering the glass.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
D. {. Reorganization
Plans Are Explained
As Hearings Open
Commissioners Hear
SeuI Outline Before
House Subcommittee
Pictures on PAGE BIZ

The Kennedy subcommittee Of the
House District Committee, opening
hearings today on reorganization OF
the District government, heard a de-
tailed explanation of the commits
sioners' plan from their legal advisor
Corporation Counsel Elwood Seal
and their financial expert, District
Auditor Daniel j. Donovan.
The subcommittee set aside tomor-
row to hear arguments of civic
groups or individual citizens in favor
Of local suffrage, which is not in
cluded in the bill sponsored by the
commissioners.
The testimony today was confined
to an explanation of the 45-page
bill which the House group took
up first. Commissioners Melvin c
Hazen and George E. Allen ano
Engineer Commissioner David Nc
Coach were present, but did not
testify. The subcommittee plans to
question them later.
Explanatory Statements.
The opening statements were
almost entirely explanatory and few
arguments offered in behalf of the
plan, except by way of pointing
out the need for and effect of the
changes proposed, as viewed by the
present municipal administration.
A handful of spectators attended
the opening hearings. A larger at
tendance is expected to be at
tracted tomorrow by the suffrage
discussion.
Much broader powers for the
Commissioners are sought under the
reorganization plan which they ap-
proved unanimously, Mr.. Seal
pointed out, but he insisted all the
authority contained in the bill is
reserved to the District under its
organic act of more than half a
century ago and can be provided by
simple enactment without a consti-
tutional amendment.
The measure would give the Com
missioners wider scope in legislating
and administering local affairs
leaving Congress with little authori-
ty over the Districts municipal af-
fairs, other than the power to ap-
propriate funds and fix taxation.
IL Administrative Changes.
Administrative departments un-
der the proposed change, Mr.. Sea-
explained, would number 12-
finance, law, engineering, personnel
police, fire. health, insurance, IL
censes, public welfare, taxation, ve-
hicles and traffic.
The Citizens Advisory Council o1
nine to be set up under the Com
missioners' plan would be appointed
by them, while the reorganization
scheme sponsored by Subcommittee
Chairman Kennedy would call fol-
the election of such a council by
the people of the District and ap-
pointment of a city manager to
serve under the Commissioners, as
recommended in the Griffenhagen
report to Congress.
The subcommittee adjourned this
afternoon until 1890 am. tomor-
row.
Although the three Commission
ers were present at the hearing in
the House Office Building, they did
not testify, asking that their legal
adviser be allowed to explain the
provisions Of the measure.
MIR. Seal pointed out that the
See REORGANIZATION, Pg. A-3)
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Italy Reported Seeking
Big Supply Of U. 5. Coal
BY the Associated Press.

ey the Associated Press.
ROME, Feb. 29.-Italy was re-
ported in commercial circles today
to be negotiating in the United
States for the purchase of approx
mately 10000 tons of bituminous
coal to replace imports she usually
receives from Germany by sea and
winch Britain has threatened to
blockade.
The negotiations were said to have
been conducted by private interests.
A government decision concerning
them Is considered likely within q
few days, either approving or reject
Ing terms. This decision, it was said
probably will be influenced by credit
facilities, which might be extended
by the Import Export Bank.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
~ the Associated Press.


LONDON, Feb. 29.-Joseph Green,
20, today was held for trial on
charges Of insulting behavior and
wilfully damaging a pane Of glass
valued at 5 shillings SD after he
allegedly shot an arrow bearing q
piece of paper at q window of No.
10 Downing street, the Prime Min
ister's residence.
A sheet Of paper attached to the
arrow Green was accused of firing
was handed to Magistrate Sir Robert
Dummett at the Police Court hear
ing. Sir Robert said it was q ref
erence to social credit and 20 on"
The shooting incident occurred
earlier today.
!, II regret having. to play Robin
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Firms Fall Back
Before Red Drive
Against Viipuri
Defenders Dig in Along
New Defense Lines;
Fighting in Far North
BY the Associated Press.

HELSINKI. Feb. 29.-Finnish
troops have fallen back again before
Russian forces hammering toward
Viipuri along the western edge of the
Karelian Isthmus, but the Firms
said they had dug in along new de-
tense lines to inf1ict heavy losses on
the enemy.
GA Russian communique said
Soviet forces were within four
miles of Viipuri)
Fighting was concentrated at the
two extremities of Finland. While
the communique of the Finnish high
command said enemy pressure con-
tinued" yesterday in the southeast,
on the isthmus. fighting also con-
tinued at the Nautsi River, in the
Far North in the Petsamo region.
The high command said the Firms
had captured "a few enemy strong
points" at Kuhmo, on the eastern
front below Finland's wasp waist. /"
The Russians were trying at all
costs to push their advances on the
western flank of the Mannerheim
line to encircle and capture strategic
Viipuri, Fnland's third largest city.
Attack Made at Taipale.
Russian forces also attacked at
the other-or eastern-end of the
isthmus front in great force" at
Taipale, according to the high COM
mand's communique which covered
yesterdays action. The communique
was unusually brief.
Russian planes meanwhile were
sighted over Helsinki today. The
capital was subjected to three air
alarms up to midafternoon.
The Russians lost heavily" in
men in the attacks along the Bay
of Viipuri and the Films also de-
stroyed IA tanks, the communique
said, while on the eastern front,
northeast of Lake Ladoga, four
tanks and one armored car were de-
stroyed
-Four Russian planes were re-
ported definitely to have been shot
down two days ago.
Today's first air alarm in Helsinki
was precipitated by the appearance
OF six planes. Anti-aircraft fire
drove them away.
John F. Hasey Of Bridewater,
Mass, working with an ambulance
unit on the Lake Ladoga front, suf-
fered . broken arm and minor cuts
and bruises when he was hit by n.y.
ing debris from bomb explosion
(see FINLAND, Page ALL
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Finnish Loan Voted
By Senate; Bill Now
Goes 10 White House
Unanimous Action
Is Taken on House
Amendments
BY j. A. O'LEARY.

The Senate completed congress
sional action today on the bill
to enable the Export Import Bank
to advance s20000,OOO to Finland for
military supplies by concurring
in two minor amendments made by
the House before it passed the
measure late yesterday without a
record vote.
The Senate acted unanimously
and without debate. The motion to
concur IN the House amendment
was made by Senator Brown, DEM
ocrat, of Michigan, who took a lead
ing part in sponsoring aid to Fin
land. The completed bill will 20 to
the White House as soon as it is
signed by Vice President Garner and
Speaker Bankhead.
One amendment merely writes
into the law the policy already
adopted by the bank of not max
ing credits in conflict with the
johnson Act, which prohibits loans
to countries in default on past debts
to the United States. Finland has
never been in defalult
Provides for Commercial Planes,
The other amendment permits
the bank to finance export of
commercial aircraft on the theory
that nations at war would not be
interested in buying such planes
and attempting to convert them into
fighting ships.
The bill is not confined to Finnish
aid, but increases by 100000
900 the general lending authority of
the bank to encourage the export
OF American farm and factory prod
ucts not listed as implements of
war in the Presidents neutrality
proclamation.
The bill does not mention Finland
or any other nation specifically, but
vests discretion in the lending
agency to advance up to $4,000 900
to any one country. The bank has
other applications pending from
China and several Scandinavian
governments, and may advance
credits to South America. - ~:
Only two major efforts were made
on the floor of the House yesterday
to change the scope of the measure,
and both failed. ...E
Non Restrictive Move Fails.
One was the motion of Repre-
sentative Miller. Republican, OF
Connecticut, to earmark $4,000 900
for Finland without restriction,
which would have enabled the little
republic to buy the implements of
war needed in its battle to retain its
independence against Russia. He:
was defeated, 40 to LOG.
The other was a move by Repre-
sentative Fish, Republican, of New
York, to cut the authorization down
to $4,000 900 and label it for Fin
land. This would have eliminated
the 100000 of new authorization
for possible credits to other coun-
tries, but was beaten, IS to 81.
A final effort to revise the bill by
sending it back to committee was
made by Representative Jessie Sum-
ner, Republican, of Illinois, but was
rejected on a voice vote. She sought
to instruct the committee to reduce
the total to $20,00O,0O0.
Strongly Denounces Dictators.
Shouting ITO hell with Stain, to
hell with Hitler!" Representative
Dingell, Democrat, of Michigan, ap-
pealed to the House in picturesque
language not to restrict the Fin
nish loan to non-military purposes.
I'VE restrict the loan for powder
puts, silken scantie panties and for
cream puffs," he cried, when we
know the Films need shrapnel,
(See FINNISH LOAN. Page A-6l
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Paul Junior High
Presents Science
Broadcast

Students Of Paul Junior High
will show how science projects
are worked out in the home,
classroom and school auditorium
over WMAL at 4 pm.
This is another in the series
of educational features spon-
sored by The Star with the co.
operation of the National Broad.
casting Company and the Board
Of Education.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
To Bring Wife Here
Costu Ricun Leader
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Feb. 90
President-elect Rafael Calderon
Guardia will be accompanied by his
wife and two secretaries when he
leaves March Is for Washington to
confer with President Roosevelt.
The secretaries are Luis Demetrio
Tinoco and Victor Manuel Glysias.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Foreign
Welles to find Reich determined
upon victory. Page Al
Firms fall back before drive on
Viipuri. Page Al
Hungarians act to kill French pass
port traffic. Page AS
British shipping conditions held
worse than in 1914. Page Ala
Britain restricts Palestine Arab land
| sales to Jews. Page A-20
National
Senate may complete action today
on Finnish bill. Page Al
Flood threatens levees in two Cali
fornia towns. Page A-3
Hopkins adviser fears "discrediting"
of the census. Page A
Labor Board inquiry suspended
indefinitely. Page A-16
Warning net for Panama Canal
seen necessary by Eliot. Page Ais
Washington, and Vicinity
Dispute threatens to halt D. c. liquor
hearings. Page Al
Commissioners explain reorganiza-
ton plan - Congress. Page Al
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Summary Of Todoy's Star

D'Alesandro finds students" at
Lorton happy" Page Al
Board weighs six changes in D. G.
jobless tax bill. Page Ar
Twenty leap year babies born in
Washington today. Page Az
Campaign started here for Finnish
munitions aid. Page A-3
Seven hurt in train crash on Pennsy
line in Anne Arundel. Page B-1
Police arrest dozen suspects In crime
wave campaign. Page B-1
Hearings open on legalizing horse
racing here. Page B-1
Evening star., 1940-02-29

(see FINNISH LOAN, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1940-02-29

(See HOOVER, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Cloudy tonight, followed by light snow
tomorrow; not much change in temper
ature; lowest tonight about 80. Tenn
peratures today-Highest. As, at 2 pm:
lowest, 80, at 7:35 am.
From the United States weather Bureau report,
Full details on PAGE Az.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

See REORGANIZATION, Pg. A-3.)
Evening star., 1940-02-29

(See WELLES, Page A-5.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
St. Thomas Holy Name Sportographs

and lowest teams which indicates that the competition will be more than keen this year. #. Captain Jack Hanlon, demonstrated to his men how he would like them to hit the pins by turning in a games score of 32l. |. Ed Fitzgerald, popu- lar business man, also turned in a creditable evenings performance with a score of 319. Bill Weir, ex-Litchfield squire, has to pay an additional fee to the pin boys to have them leave the windows open, he is that lucky on his marks and fills. Clarence "Dagwood" Hamilton helped keep the alleys spotlessly clean by making a few three point body landings in an at- tempt to get mark. .. Jim Officer, speed ball artist, had his fast one working in great style and captured high three game honors for the eve ming. The column has several more items, but as MT. Chase needs the writer now We will see you all next week we hope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03

 SQUAD ON EDGE

Coach Bill Tracy led his Leaven- worth charges through an intensive practice session this afternoon at the Municipal Stadium in prepara- tion for their scheduled night game with Warren Harding in Bridgeport tomorrow night
 Tracy spent a week polishing flaws which showed up in their 12-7 defeat at the hands of Man. chester in another night game last week. He centered much of his attention to the right side of the Tech line which appeared weak in that game.
 Leavenworth took a 60 win over Shelton in their first game of the season and is determined to pick up their winning ways against the Park City eleven. Harding won TO over Mt. Vernon of New York in their last start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
JUNIORS DRILL
 FOR SUNDAY CONTEST

The Town Plot Indies Jrs. will hold practice session tonight in preparation for Sundays game. This will be the Indies Jrs. first game and their opponents will be the power full Overlook Jrs. who defeated the Watertown Jrs. last week 19-0. The game will be played at Fulton park.
 Last year the Indie Jrs. were un- defeated, unScored upon, except for their last game which they lost to the West Side Jrs. 13-0 for the city title. Coach Frank Place reports the team in good condition and the boys are all set to go.
 Manager James Natale requests the following to report for tonight's drill: Azunaris, Dyer, Ponzello. Kayo F. Barbino, J. Barbino, Muerielli, Pagone, Spino, Cappelletti, Bozzuto, Corbo, Bredice, Burke, Auzelli, Walsh, Kearney. Di Manno, J. Iro- nemino, Spagnoletti, Iarennaro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
HOGAN, SNEAD IN LEAD FOR TROPHY

Boston, Oct. 3ECUP)-With Ben Hogan and Slammin' Sam Snead pacing the field, the $10.O00 Miami Open Dec. 12-15 probably will de- termine the winner of the Harry Vardon trophy, awarded annually to the professional who scores the most points in P. G. A. sponsored tournaments according to statistics announced today.
 Hogan, the White Plains, N. Y. pro who has won four major tourna- ments this season, has 380 points. seven more than Snead. Jimmy De- maret of Houston, Tex, and Byron Nelson of Toledo, O., tied for third at 292 points have only outside chances of catching the leaders. Nelson currently holds the trophy and Snead won it in 1887.
 Hogan also is the leading money winner to date with earnings of $9655. Demaret is second with $8627 Other leaders are Snead $8206; Nell son, $7153, and Lawson Little of Breton Woods, N. H., $5717.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03

All that hollering and cheering that emanated from the vicinity of the Chase bowling alleys the other evening wasn't to announce the arrival of any political candidate, but it did help to announce the opening of the St. Thomas Holy Name Bowling League which started it's fifth successive year. The hoots and eheers and jeers certainly filled the air with terrific din and if that is any criterion as to the suc- cessful running of the league then this years circuit should be the best ever.
 Because of their excellent past record last years officers were again selected to retain their posts. George Miller will serve as proxy with Eddie Coughlin as his assistant and Jackie Grout will be the custodian of the records and the finances.
 There were no important changes made in the rules governing the functioning of the league, but be- cause Eddie Coughlin did some pro- fessional lobbying the handicap sys- tenn was given a trial and all the fellows believe that it is going to work out satisfactorily. And as Barney Burns would say time will tell".
 The Chase alleys are in excellent shape this year and with Ed Farley the directing genius and accommo- dating host the league is sure to pass several memorable and enjoyable hours during the coming winter months.
 Cuff Notes
 Charlie Roller, the signal man, failed to follow his doctors advice on how to eat and as result Charlie's bay window is big as ever which explains his absence from the league. Billy Doolan failed to eat his "bun with the raisin in it. and heretofore failed to get up amongst the evenings high scorers. Jimmy Grout, the forgetful cleaner, must have eaten an extra large portion of that popular break fast food if one were to judge by the scores Sir James turned in. 1. :. Father Donnelly went home happy, although he got off to a. poor start, he came up with third string score of 107. Carl RoSsi, 8 real like able gentleman. had poor nite, but next week Carl intends to wear his bowling shoes and then watch that wood fly. The teams were picked by averages and five pins was all that separated the highest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
BLESSED SACRAMENT
 PIN LEAGUE BEGINS

Members of the Blessed Sacra- ment Holy Name Society bowling league; swing into action at the Mattatuck Bowling Alleys on East Main street, tonight. All members are requested to be present promptly at g p. m.
 A pep talk is to be given by Thomas F. Fenton, president and George Kelly, secretary. John J. Col- lins is to give a short talk on the use of the so called bowling shoes and Eddie Imbert Is to call atten- ton of all members tb stay back of the foul line.