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Evening star., 1940-03-12
Clark Will Address
Flood Control Meeting

The program for the annual meet
ing Of the Mississippi Valley Flood
Control Association at the May
flower Hotel tomorrow was an
nounced today by Fred D. Baneke,
secretary.
Speakers at luncheon following
a 10 am. session will be Senator
Clark off Missouri, chairman Of the
Senate Subcommittee on Flood Con-
troll; Representative Short of Mis-
souri,, president of the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress, and
Representative Whiting Of Missis-
sippi, chairman of the House Com
mittee on Flood Control.
At the morning meeting. over
which Senator Overton Of Louisiana,
association president, will preside,
speakers will include Maj. Gen.
Julian l.. Schley. chief of engineers
Of the United States Army; Brig.
Gen. Max c. Tyler, president Of the
Mississippi River Commission, and
representatives Of seven levee dis
tricts.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
City News in Brief
TODAY.

Banquet, State Conference. D. A.
r.. Mayf1ower Hotel, 7 pm.
Meeting, Commerce Department
Lodge 9, A. F. G. E.. Room 2062
Commerce Department, 8 pm.
Meeting, District Of Columbia Bar
Association, Mayf1ower Hotel. pm.
Meeting, Washington Camp 305.
Sons of Confederate Veterans, 1922
Vermont avenue NV, 8 pm.
Dinner, Alpha Sigma Delta, La
Fayette Hotel. 8 pm.
Meeting, Luzerne County Pao
Club, Wardman Park Hotel, 9 pm.
Bridge party, Federal Bridge
League, Wardman Park Hotel, pm.
Meeting Collectors Club, Branch
3, S. P. A., Thomson Community
Center, pm.
Meeting, Board of Directors, Reel
procity Club, Mayfower Hotel,
$50 pm.
Night of games. Trinity Chapter
No. 33, o. E. S., Telford's Buffeteria,
$50 pm.
Forum. Women's National Demo-
cratic Club, Carlton Hotel, $3.50 pm
Dance. Columbia Technical In
stitute, Wardman Park Hotel, 8 pm.
TOMORROW.
Luncheon, Rotary Club. Willard
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Gyro Club, Willard Ho-
tel. 1890 pm.
Luncheon. Washington Paper
Dealers Association. Raleigh Hotel,
1890 pm.
Luncheon. Soroptimist Club, Will
lard Hotel, pm.
Meeting, District of Columbia
Chapter. American Red Cross,
Wardman Park Hotel, pm.
Luncheon. Mississippi Valley AS
sociation, Mayflower Hotel. l pm.
Luncheon, Lions Club. Mayflower
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Dinner, Board of Trustees. Co.
lumbus University, Willard Hotel,
6 pm.
Dinner, National Sojourners, La
fayette Hotel $50 pm.
Meeting, Gen. Ulysses Grant Nc
Alexander Post 38, American Legion,
Willard Hotel, 7:30 pm.
Meeting, Izaak WALTON League,
Willard Hotel, pm.
Meeting Montana State Society,
Wardman Park Hotel. pm.
Meeting, United Brotherhood of
Carpenters. Local Union 1881, An
napolis Hotel, pm.
Meeting, Washington Board Of
Trade, Mayfower Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting. Washington Philatelic
Society, Mayflower Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Alpha Beta Phi Fra
ternity, Raleigh Hotel, 8 pm.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
a to Compete for Honor
OF GREETING DELEGATES

-Four high school students will
compete in tryouts at the District
Red Cross Chapter House 1870 E
street NV. at 4 pm. today for the
privilege of giving the welcoming
address to delegates at the Junior
Red Cross Convention here in May.
Contestants will be Vivien Fran
ces, Anacostia High School; Walter
Perkins, Mckinley; Betty McCra-
hon, Central, and Katherine Ruth
erford, Wilson. Judges will be Otto
S. Lund, Earl A. Nash, Mrs. Fred
erick w. Pennoyer, jr., Mrs. Jessie
l.. Muckenhirn, Mrs. Merton B. Tice
and Miss Harriet LASER, Junior Red
Cross secretary.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Service Orders
NAVY.
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.

Mcmahon. Comdr. Frederick w, from U
s. s. Lexington TO Washington.
Schulten Comdr. Leo B., from U. 8. 8
Whitney to San Diego.
Tswresey, Comdr. Alfred P. H.. from U. 8
S. Savannah to 5th Naval District
Waldschmidt, Comdr. Theodore NJ. from
Quantico to Philadelphia
Bigss. 1t Comdr. Burton B., from U. s. s
Chester to u. S. S. Arctic
Hamilton, 1t. Comdr. William H., from
Patrol Squadron 30 to Scouting Force
welch, 1t. Comdr Philip P, from U. S. S
California to WASHINGTON.
McGown 1t. Comdr. Monroe Y, jr.. from
Washington to U. S. s. Dixie.
MEDICAL CORPS
Bulsrin, It. q. g. James G., from Guam
to Mare Island.
Davis, 1t. q. g. Jefferson, from Norfolk
to Portsmouth. Va.
DENTAL CORPS.
Yeisley. comdr, Paul w. from U. S. s
Colorado to San Diego.
Bartelle. 1t. q. g. August, from Mare
Island to U. S. s. Relief.
CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS
Howard, 1t. Comdr. william B., from Tu.
tuila to New York.
CHAPLAIN CORPS.
Hohenstein. 1t. d, g. Raymond c., from
Washington to U. 8. S. Melville.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Action on Summers
Representation
Resolution Asked
kuIoromu Citizens
Hear Mrs. Wiley; More
Police Also Sought

The Kalorama Citizens Associ-
alton last night indorsed the reso-
luton of Representative Sumner of
Texas, proposing an amendment
to the Constitution of the United
States providing for national repre-
sentation for the people Of Wash
ington.
Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley introduced
the motion stating that, with the
suffrage question being fought out
in connection with the District re-
organization plans, Representative
Summers move to provide District
representation was not receiving
the attention it deserved. She asked
that a letter be written to him re-
questing action on the resolution.
Monte J. Sanger presented a mo-
ton deploring the recent statement
Of Harry S. Wender, vice president
of Federation of Citizens Associ-
ations, made before the District Re-
organization Subcommittee, that
the District would forego the Fed
eral lump sum in order to gain
suffrage. Mr.. Sanger asked that a
letter be directed to the Federation
showing that the association held
no such view.
More Police Asked
On the motion of Miss Eta L.
Taggart, the association appealed to
Congress for an increase in the Dis
trict police force in view of the
recent increase in crime.
On a motion of Mrs Edna L.
Johnston, cooperation was offered
the Dupont Circle Citizens Associ-
alton in cleanup campaign.
Mrs. Wiley spoke against the con-
gressional bill that would permit
minors to perform on the Washing
ton stage and the Reynolds bill to
legalize horse racing in the District.
Tydings' Bill Opposed.
Senator Tydings bill to broaden
the eligibility of out-of-town stu
utlltS lOI biStllSO oCIioo1o oIl
tuition fee basis was opposed by the
association.
1t was announced at the meeting
that a hearing on Representative
Patman's chain store tax bill would
be held March q. All interested
members were urged to attend.
On a motion of Comdr Frank
Slingluff, president of the associa-
ton. it was asked that Mozart place
NV. from Euclid street to Columbia
road be made a one-way street with
parking allowed on both sides ex-
cept in front of the Henry D. Cooke
School.
The meeting was held in the John
Quincy Adams School.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
BACKACHE,
LEG PAINS may
BE DANGER SIGN
OF Tired Kidneys

If backache and leg pains are making you
miserable don't Just complain and do moth
Ing about them. Nature may be warning
you that your kidneys need attention.
The kidneys are Natures chief way of
taking excess acids and poisonous waste out
of the blood. They help most people elimi-
nate about pints day.
If the is miles Of kidney tubes and filters
don't work well, poisonous waste matter
stays in the blood. These poisons may start
nagging backaches. rheumatic pains. leg pains.
loss of pep and energy. getting up nights.
swelling, puffiness under the eyes, head
aches and dizziness.
Don't wait! Ask your druggist for Doan's
Pills. used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and will help
the % miles of kidney tubes flush out poison
OHs waste from the blood. Get Doan's Pills.
Evening star., 1940-03-12

NOMINATED PROMOTIONThree coones yesterday were
nominated by the President to be Quarter
master General with the rank Of bgader general
eft to right Col Clifford L. Corbn, quartermaster supply
officer at New York Depot Joseph E. Barzynsk
chief OF personnel branch once of the
and COL Charles D. Hartman superintendent Army trans
port service San FrancscoPhoo by u Army Signal Corps
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Goethe EVENING"

Prof. Arnold Werner Spanhoofd
OF the foreign service school of
Georgetown University will speak at
the German Literary Societys an
nual Goethe evening" Saturday at
8 pm. at 1929 Rhode Island avenue
NV. The society was founded in
1901.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
linquist

Among the women linguists at
the postal section of the press bu-
reau in London is one who can
translate from French, German,
Spanish, Italian. Dutch, Russian,
Polish and Hungarian.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
French Indo-China
Ruler Assassinaied

SINGAPORE - Siamese THAI
land) newspapers reported today
that Emperor Bao Dai of AMMAN
French Indo-China. had been as
sassinated at Hue, his capital.
French circles here said they had
no confirmation of the report.
Bao Dai In 27. He succeeded
to the throne OF his father, the
Emperor Khai Dinh, Nov. 6. 1925
Educated in France, he went home
In 1882 to become ruler over
$500, 900 people.
Bao Dai returned to AMMAN
only at the insistence of his people
He would have much preferred tc
remain in Paris where he had
become an expert at Ping Pong
and tennis and enthusiastic over
French customs.
AMMAN lies along the eastern
coastal belt OF lndo- China, is S0(
miles long and covers $4,000
square miles. Theoretically ar
absolute monarchy. AMMAN actu.
ally is ruled by French resident
superior.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
Nipponese Angered
STAR ON PAGE ONE

apology which, according 10 the
marines, the japanese made last
night. 1t was only after the apol-
ogy, according to all reports, that
the japanese were released.
Wars Anniversary
Yesterday was the third anniver-
sary of the outbreak of the Chinese
Japanese war. Defense precautions
were taken throughout the inter-
national settlement and armored
cars patroled the streets.
Although there was long-stand-
ing agreement here that armed
forces of one nation should not en-
ter the defense areas Of other ma
tions, the japanese insisted on pa
rading through the areas OF other
nations in observance Of the ami
versary.
Gen. Juzo Nishio, japanese troop
commander, led parade OF dozen
or more automobiles through the
defense sectors of other nations.
Japanese armed with sub-ma-
chine guns surrounded the open
touring car in which Nishio rode.
The Japanese cars went at high
speed, forcing all traffic to curb
stones. japanese machine gunners
pointed their weapons at civilians.
Looks Over City
Nishio went to the Park hotel,
one OF the highest buildings in the
city, and from there had a look
over Shanghai.
Meantime American marines be-
gan picking up Japanese plain
clothes men whom they detected
in groups of two or three in their
sector. Sixteen in all were round
ed up, disarmed and detained. Brit
ish, French and Italian authorities
asserted there were no Japanese
plain clothes men in their terri
tories.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
Main Street
Goings, Comings and Doings
of Tdcomdns as the Re-
porter Found Them.

Tommy Naccarato home on leave
from coast guard service TO visit
relatives-A. NJ. Angove telling
about trip-Steve Dinsmore check
ing results on rifle range. p.
Fenton having few days vacation
Caroline Anderson telling about
boat trip to Canada-C. II. Hull
being called "grandpa"-Paul An
derson expecting to go to sea for
training as an officer-Vern Kent
holding CONFERENCE.-THE Johnson
returning from the mountain-Sam
and Millie Montgomery enjoying
an outing with the family = Bill
Brown on his way to work-Bill
Michael explaining the activities of
the fifth column"-George Conger
making up orders for the National
Guard encampment - Mrs. Vivian
Thrasher taking son and dog for
daily walks-Dick Ter Hark talk
ing about the 4th celebration =
George Montgomery wanting to
forget it-Hazel and Dean Gibbons
not straying far from home-Jim-
my Zarelli filling up the radiator
of his car-The Rev. Dwight Fer
guson preparing church an
nouncement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
Most Of French
Fleet Escaped

MADRID 49, Radio Madrid TODAY
broadcast eyewitness accounts OF
the naval battle between British
and French units in the harbor OF
Oran last Wednesday and asserted
that 25 ships in addition to the bat
tie cruiser Strasbourg reached
French Mediterranean ports safely.
Travellers from Oran said that
the Strasbourg was tied to the
outermost buoy in Mers-el-kebir
roads, just outside OF Oran. and it
was the first ship to receive the
concentrated fire of British heavy
calibre guns.
With dead and wounded aboard.
the Strasbourg was able to pro-
tect the departure Of 25 French
ships of all classes by firing salvo
after salvo against two British de-
stroyers that were attacking the
ships tied up in the harbor, the
radio said.
The smaller ships reached the
open sea, despite mine fields sown
by British hydroplanes. When the
French flotilla had gone consid-
cradle distance, the Strasboure
gave up the battle and followed
them under heavy British fire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
Sanitation Measure
Approved by Council

The council passed drastic san
itation ordinance Monday, at re-
quest Of the health department
strictly limiting installation of
septic tanks and prohibiting cess
pools or more elementary sanitary
facilities except in areas where
neither sewers nor water service is
available.
The ordinance will take effect
Immediately as an emergency
measure.
The health and public works de-
psrtments will seek cooperation of
housing authorities TO prevent
further installations OF septic
tanks in districts that have SAM
tary or main sewers available.
Present installations will not be
affected unless they are of such
nature as TO justify condemna-
ton as hazards to health.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
INSTITUTE MAKES
FINAL CHECK

To see whether the phenomenal
Willkie rise had continued during
the actual convention period. the
Institutes next regular ballot
sent to interviewers in all parts
Of the country late Tuesday night.
June 25-contained the usual ques-
tion for Republican voters: who
would you like to see elected presi-
dent this year ?"
Many political observers and
statisticians had pointed out that
If the Willkie boom were continuing
among the rank-and- file at its pre-
Nous rate, Willkie could be expect
ed to pass the other leading candi-
dates before the actual convention
balloting began.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09

As late as March OF this year
the nationwide surveys Of the
American Institute Of Public Opin-
ion, conducted among Republican
voters in all parts Of the United
States, found less than one per cent
naming Willkie as their choice for
the nomination. The COP nomi-
nee was scarcely known at all in
the west and midwest, the surveys
indicated.
Then, according to success
slve institute studies. began a
Wiilkie trend that gathered
momentum with the passing
weeks, until the actual moment
OF the nomination.
How Willkie sentiment mounted
in the last days of the race is shown
by the fact that on June 21-just
three days before the convention
opened in Philadelphia the popu-
lar vote was Dewey, ~ per cent;
Willkie, 20 per cent; Taft. s per
cent. and the remainder OF the vote
scattered among dozen candi-
dates.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
Freezing Processes
70 Be Demonstrated

Preparation Of fruit and vege-
tables for freezing will be demon
strated at the Roy school Tuesday
afternoon at 1:30 by Miss Eliza
beth Kelley. home economist on the
Pierce county agricultural agents
staff.
She viii discuss varieties which
can be frozen successfully. blanch-
ing times for vegetables. maturity
Of vegetables and types Of cont1n-
ers for freezing.
Niss Kelley will give a similar
demonstration Friday. July u. at
the same hour. in the Marion
Grange hall near Buckley.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
Former Tacoma Girl
Dies in Bremerton

Mrs. Eunice Elaine Egan. 10. OF
1868 So. 56th St. died Saturday in
Bremerton, where she had been
staying the last two months.
Surviving are her husband,
stephen F. Egan Of the L. S. navy
father, Joseph Grant Tyler: moth
er. Mrs. Lydia Tyler Hamilton: two
brothers. Gordon Lee and Norman
Eugene Tyler. all Of Tacoma. and
a grandmother. Mrs. Josephine
Watson Of Gig Hsrbor. Mrs. Egan
was a member OF Church of the
Visitation.
Piper's will announce the funeral.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
More Severe
Control Urged
u. S. To Force New
Orders on Factories

WASHINGTON - The army. Il
was learned today, is considering
seeking legislation that would en-
able it to compel manufacturers
to accept orders for national de-
tense material.
It was emphasized that no final
decision has been reached. The
army feels industry at present IS
cooperating excellently. but the
authority may be sought as a safe
guard for the future.
Officials already have drawn up
tentative draft Of the proposed
legislation. 1t has not yet been ap-
proved by acting Secretary of War
Louis Johnson. nor has it been SUBJ
mitted TO President Roosevelt.
Johnson, however, confirmed
that studies Of such legislation are
being made.
Johnson said that private indus
try is cooperating 100 per cent
and doing a grand job" in the de-
Tense program, and that there
might not be any need for such
drastic legislation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
New Governmental
Seiup for France

BERLIN 49, The German press
said today that the French psrlia-
ment will vote itself out of exist
ance in a session OF one hour and
20 minutes Wednesday and clear
the way for establishment of a
French Fascist-like state on the
model OF Italy and Germany.
The impending French action
was reported In series OF de-
tailed dispatches from Vichy, tenn
porary French capital, which out
lined the exact procedure to be
followed by the French and the
kind OF government which will
be set up.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
CONFIDENCE IN
"ALLIES" DECLINES

The surveys show just where the
greatest sources of war sentiment
are to be found today - in the
southern states and along the east
ern seaboard. The average war
vote" In the south is % per cent.
One factor In the recent drop
In war sentiment undoubtedly
is the growing pessimism In
the United States about tho
chances of England and her do
minion allies.
Whereas So per cent expected an
allied victory when the war began,
a supplementary question in to-
days survey shows that only 80
per cent are now expecting Eng
land to pull through.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09

That conslusion Is indicated to
day in a nationwide war survey by
the American Institute of Public
Opinion, in which the opinions OF
4 cross-section of American voters
were applied to the Asa millions
In the U. S. voting population.
Together with other institute
surveys on the same issue since
June /, today's sample war refer
endum" gives q graphic picture
OF what has been happening TO
American sentiment during one of
the most critical months in his
tory. Here Ia the step-by-step story
"A U. s. opinion reacted to the ups
and downs of the conflict overseas
i. In the first of three eonsecu-
tive surveys. the institute found Is
persons in every hundred saying
they would vote for war II ma
tional referendum were TO be called.
This survey. completed June 2. fol-
lowed closely on news Of the Battle
Of Flanders.
How much war sentiment had in
creased is shown by the fact that a
month before - on May 2e-only
seven per cent had voted yes" to
the question. do you think the
United States should declare war
on Germany and send our army
and navy abroad to fight ?"
2. In the second institute study
completed June 14-war sentiment
was still rising. As Adolf Hitler's
'panxer'' divisions drove deeply into
France. and as Fascist Italy came
into the war. the institute found
nearly one person In every five
(19cs) saying he would cast his
vote for war. The institutes war
referendum question had been al
tered to include Italy among the
belligerents, OF course. and now
read: III the question OF the
United States going to war against
Germany and Italy came up for
national vote within the next two
weeks. would you vote to 60 into
the war or stay out Of the war;"
Public opinion In mid-June
may also have reflected 10
some extent President Roose-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
ACCEPT CLINIC BID

The police pension board voted
Monday TO accept contract with
the Western Clinic for medical
service for employees OF the de-
psrtment at q rate OF Si.75 per
month per person. The new con-
tract for one year is at the same
rate as the old one just expiring.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09

Mayor Cain called the councils
attention Monday to potential
death trap" at So. 10Th and Cedar
SITS. where a new street. 10th. has
been cut through to connect with
Union ave.
Cars race along there at 60 miles
an hour. Cain said. because the
drivers think they are out in the
country. The intersection Is at the
Allenmore Golf club.
Safety Commissioner Eastwood
said he would take immediate
steps to have stop signs installed
to check speed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
To PAY JUDGMENT

The council received Monday an
ordinance appropristing 1877 20
from the garbage department re-
serve fund TO pay judgment
granted Claude and Margaret De-
Vries in a suit against the city in
superior court. The corporation
counsel advised against appealing
the case because OF further expense
involved. The action grew out OF
a collision Of the DeVries car with
a city garbage truck which WAS
being loaded during heavy fog.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
SHIPPING RESUMED
TO TNDO-CHINA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS services
TO French Indo-China were re-
sumed today after a two-day in
terruption and 1t was reported that
an agreement had been reached
between British authorities here
and French authorities of 1ndo-
China on the future attitude of
1ndo-China toward the war against
Germany.
"a Japanese Domei news agency
dispatch from Hanoi. Indo-China.
had reported that Indo-C Chinese
authorities on Saturday detained
all British vessels anchored at
Haipong)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09

poor economy to risk injuring
them with a harsh bleach. land
why Purex can make you such big
saving in household expense in a
few months time. Be sure your
bleach bottle says P-U-R-E-X!
For maximum safety, always use
as directed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
ITALIAN PLANES
RAID ALEXANDRIA

CAIRO Italian planes raided
Alexandria three times yesterday
in apparent reprissl for British air
raids on Libys which. 1t was indi-
Gated today. did extensive damage.
The British attack marked the
opening OF a campaign TO choke
off supplies for the Italian forces
in northern Africa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09

Balloting which took place after
the actual nomination shows the
overwhelming majority OF Repuh-
lican voters swinging behind the
party nominee. SO per cent approx
ing the choice Of Willkie. This fig
ure may, Of course, increase as the
party leaders unite behind the
candidate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
THOUSANDS CAMP
In OPEN FIELDS

BUCHAREST - Thousands o I
Jews and communists were re-
ported camped today in open fields
on the Rumanian side of the river
Pruth awaiting permission to en-
ter Russian-occupied Bessarabia.
They had rushed to the frontier
after an anti-Jewish, anti-commun-
list speech by the new pro-Nazi
Premier Ion Gigurtu. but Russia
kept the border closed. II was not
indicated whether Russia would ac-
ccpt them later.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-09
z Tacoma BARRIERS
Put on Committee

II. c. Pickering and James Len
non. both of Tacoma, We're named
on the new advisory committee of
the State Association of Journey
men BARRIERS at Port Angeles Mon
day, T. c. Carter. Seattle, was
elected president Of the associa-
ton.