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Evening star., 1940-06-17
Estonio and Lotvio
Aqree to Free Possoqe

MOSCOW, June II R.-Soviet
Russia last night announced that
Estonia and Latvia had agreed to
free passage of Soviet troops and to
formation of new governments
which would insure honest i'm
fermentation" Of the Soviet's mutual
assistance pacts with those two
countries.
The announcement was made by
Tass, ofiicial news agency, as the
Red Army and tanks. and planes
were reported Id dispatches from
Evening star., 1940-06-17
Followed Explosives Train.
Three Get Cornell DEGREES

Three students from Washington
and nearby were graduated today
from Cornell University. They are
Edward L. Grimm, 40 Whittier
street NV: Fred j. Heimes, 522s
First street NV, and Marie A.
Milks Of 31l5 w. Seventeenth street.
Arlington, Va. r.
Evening star., 1940-06-17
German Planes Active
On South British Coost
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, June 1.-THE Air Min.
istry announced that there was
some enemy activity on the south
coast last night" one aircraft Drop
ping bomb which caused negligible
damage There were no casua alties.
Evening star., 1940-06-17
Whale Oil Output Rises

Japan's 1939-40 yield of whale
oil from $500 whales in the Antarc-
tic represents an increase of A.
600 tons, or 80 per cent over the pre-
ceding seasons total, and q large
part of the production has been
sold to Germany.
Evening star., 1940-06-17
Auto Subsidy Offered

To obtain a $6,0O0,0 900 bounty
offered by the Australian govern
ment to create motor car industry
the company securing the bounty
viii have to find capital Of At least
- y000, 900 and build factories capable
OF turning out 10000 cars 4 year.
Evening star., 1940-06-17
Cubu Eyes Fifth Column

Cuba will check up on all po-
utical and religious refugees from
Europe to learn whether they are
violating any immigration laws, but
chiefly to guard against espionage
or sabotSee. -
Evening star., 1940-06-17
1hwarts Attempt 10 Fire
Car With Plane Motors
BY the Associated Press

ny tne Associated Press.
SARNIA, Ontario, June ia Ca
madam National Railwas guard Sat-
urday night thwarted an apparent
attempt to fire a freight car laden
with airplane motors en- route from
Montana plant to Fort Erie, Ontario.
Thomas Laing. the guard, said he
discovered a fire in the car shortly
after the train left Port Huron,
Mich, for this Canadian border
point, just across the st. Clair
River.
Strips of blanket soaked in an in
f1ammable liquid had been showed
into the car through holes bored in
the floor and set afire.
Laing extinguished the blaze be-
fore damage was done. The four
motors, consigned by the Glendale
Motors at Kenna, Mont, were trans
ferred at Port Huron during the
day for shipment to the Fleet Air
craft Corp. at Fort Erie.
Followed Explosives Train.
DETROIT, June II (R.-The De-
trolt Free Press said last night that
a freight car, which was set on fire
while en- route from Port Huron,
Mich, to Sarnia, Ontario, via the ST..
Clair River International Tunnel,
was part of train which followed
by only IS minutes another SUD-
posedly bearing explosives.
A conference of Canadian and
Michigan officers was held at Port
Huron yesterday. Sergt. Stanley
Peoviak of Michigan State police
said he was investigating the DOS
sibflity the car was set on fire in
the Port Huron yards.
Evening star., 1940-06-17
Red Cross Workers
RedoubIe Efforts
After Rally
Fodimon Urges Aid
To Relief Campaign
To Hold Verdun'

Contributions to the Red
Cross war relief fund will be
received and acknowledged in
the news columns If sent to
the cashiers Office of The Star. I,
Evening star., 1940-06-17

BORDEAUX, France, June II
R.-Yesterddy mornings French
communique::
During the last "a hours the
battle reached its highest point Of
intensity.
Constantly throwing fresh re-
serves supported by considerable
and powerful means into the
struggle the enemy is violently
continuing attacks over the Langres
Plateau.
He has succeeded in pushing
armored reconnaissance elements
beyond Chaumont to the Gray
region.
Our troops continue to fight with
the same bravery, opposing fierce
resistance to the invader in spite of
the latter's superiority in material
and electives.
The tolloUing is the French
communique on yesterdays cab
met deliberations. issued after
recess in the session
The ministers will hold another
meeting at the end of the afternoon.
In the course of this mornings s
meeting, the members of the gov
ernment learned of the response OF
the American Government to Rey-
naud's last appeal.
The Government of the United
States declares itself resolved to
develop assistance to the full extent
of its resources to the exclusion for
the moment, it is understood, of any
declaration of war against Ger
many.
It is, in effect, for Congress to
take any such decision under the
terms of the American Constitution
The council of ministers. there
fore. has to examine this afternoon
In the light of information in its
possession on the whole diplomatic
and military situation, to what ex-
tent this reply of the American
Government is such as to permit
France to continue the struggle on
its own territory under conditions
which can usefully serve the com.
mon cause of the democracies.
A French; ,Dar communique last
night said:
Enemy attacks were renewed to-
day on the whole battle front.
To the west of Paris. in the re-
gion of Laigle and lie Ferte Vidame
his attacks have been contained by
our troops who launched local
counterattacks.
To the southeast of Paris, the
enemy continued his advance.
The enemy crossed the Seine in
the neighborhood of Melun and
Fontainebleau.
Elsewhere he has pushed ad.
vanced elements past Auxerre in the
direction of Clamency and Avalon.
To the south of the plateau Of
Langres armored columns and mo-
torized units have reached the re.
gion north of Dion and the Saone
above Gray.
Light elements have crossed the
river.
In Alsace and Lorraine move.
ments prescribed by, the French
command have been executed ir
accordance with orders.
During the last two days there
have been numerous aerial battles
In particular, during the day ol
J,ne 15;a Sergt. lie Bleurant alonl
brought down in one battle fiy,
italian pianes, of which. three ver'
pursuit ships and two bombers."
Egyptian
CAIRO, June II P.-Follo,D-
ing is the teri OF the military
comnuntQue yesterday:
Units of the Italian naval all
forces yesterday attacked salum
Casualties of two officers and q
men resulted among the Egyptian
frontier force whose barracks ane
Evening star., 1940-06-17

Military instruction In girls
schools in Turkey has been doubled
to tWoAhoaHS weekly.
Evening star., 1940-06-17
Egyptian

Egyptian
CAIRO, June II (P.-Follo,D-
ing is the teri OF the military
communtQue yesterday:
Units of the Italian naval air
forces yesterday attacked Salum.
Casualties of two officers and 20
men resulted among the Egyptian
frontier force whose barracks and
stores were damaged. Eight civilian
casualties were caused In q raid Of
Sidi Barrini, . coastal town between
Mersamatruh and Salurn.
FollowiGk the capture Of Cspruxo
Evening star., 1940-06-17
British

LONDON, June II (P.-A War
O61ce comnuniQue yesterday
said:
The War Once announces that
operations in which the B. E. F. are
engaged in conjunction with the
French Armies continue in Nor
mandy. Details Of the fighting
which is in progress are not at pres
ent available.
The Admiralty communique
last night said:
AS a result of anti-submarine
measures in the Mediterranean since
the commencement of hostilities
with italy, four enemy submarines
have been destroyed
Following is the tert OF a report
yesterday by the commander OF
the Royal Air Force in the Mid
die East:
The R. A. F. continued operations
against the enemy yesterday.
In the course of an attack on
Diredawa Gn Ethiopia near the
British Somaliland border) by bomb
ers, airdrome buildings were fired.
In another raid carried out at
Macaaca direct hits were made on
airdrome buildings.
In the course Of a reconnaissance
flight over the Kenya -Somalilan
frontier an r. A. F. plane bombed
and machine-gunned the Italian
frontier post, Ell Wax.
Evening star., 1940-04-27
Opens Tomorrow at 10 AN.

You cordially invited to achievement
demonstrating the higher Of home design
decoroing Here will find informal home combining traditions
OF the post modern eoeenees Of the present built endure for future
generations and protected all homes SPRING VALLEY
protective covenants which fony selected personnel
eh'dren and poy the sunshine amid beautiful surround
ngs OF Woshngon outstanding residential
motor minutes from downtown Washington
Evening star., 1940-04-27

go years old, but in good condition.
The living room and lower bed
room need papering. The old paper
is quite smooth and tight. Must
remove it, or can the new paper be
stuck on over it?
A. Yes, you can apply new paper
over the old. providing the old pa
per is in good condition and is on
tightly. The old paper will have to
be sized first, of course There is
always the slight chance that the
paste for the new paper may strike
through and loosen the paste of the
old paper, in which case both old
and new papers may fall of.
Repainting \ House.
@. Eight years ago I had my
house painted. Wooden shingles all
around. The mixture was composed
Of white lead, linseed oil, turpen-
tine and color in oil, also dryers.
expect to have 1t painted again.
The painter wants to use oil, tur-
pentine, color, dryers and very little
Evening star., 1940-04-27

Spring. sprinsbrook has been sub.
divided by the company into tracts
ranging in size from ~ acres up
ward.
An innovation In home communi-
ties, its restrictions will permit own
ers to enjoy all the privileges Of real
country life, including raising chick
ems, maintaining horses and other
livestock The tract selected for the
development, which comprises near
ly 200 acres, is in the heart Of the
Maryland horse country, with miles
Of open bride paths and fox hunting
Evening star., 1940-04-27
First Aid
For the
Aiing House
BY ROGER B. WHITMAN.

g. have soft wood floors in my
bedrooms, and on moving the beds
the casters make deep marks. Can
this be prevented?
A. Casters for furniture used on
soft wood floors should have rollers
Of felt, or some similar soft COM
position; the rollers should not be
metal or hardwood Casters with
felt rollers can be had at large hard
ware stores or from the mail-order
houses.
Red Sandstone Walls.
q. am planning to build house,
one wing of which will be of red
sandstone. One of my friends sug-
gests q stone veneer of 6 or 8 inches.
Another suggests solid walls of IL
inches furred with 2x2-inch strips.
My concern is freedom from damp
ness in the interior of the house.
Which type Of construction would
you advise?
A. A furred cut solid stone wall
Is satisfactory, but my preference
Is for veneered wall construction.
The additional air space, sheathing
boards and sheathing paper in a
veneer construction make a wall
more resistant to weather and
dampness.
Old Brass Warming Pan.
@. Is there some way to shine
up an old brass warming-pan, and
then put something on it to pre-
vent furnishing?
A. If the brass is badly tarnished,
wash with ordinary vinegar in which
salt has been dissolved-as much
salt as will be taken up. Follow
by rinsing with clear water and
then wipe dry. If necessary. follow
by a good metal polish. After pol
ishing, wipe the surface with ben
zine, being extremely careful of fire,
and then apply a coat of clear
lacquer. A plating shop could prob
ably do a much better job for you,
and ut no great cost. Inquire at
your nearby garage.
Care Of Venetian Blinds.
A reader sends in the following
suggestion: THE original finish of
Venetian blinds can be preserved by
an application of paste wax rubbed
on and then polish. This preserves
the finish against stains from rain
In the summer and provides
~Seanr{hAN c1rfoon u,hirh ho
busted more easily"
Caution: Do not let any of the
wax get on the tapes, as it will leave
. stain that will be difficult to re-
move.
Condensation on Floor.
q. The floor of a dining room
b about 4 feet below the ground
level; the floor is tile laid over
concrete. The problem is that on
humid days in warm weather the
base of the walls and floor are wet
with condensation. Advice is asked
on the possibility of preventing the
condensation.
A. A wood floor stuck down over
. damproofed floor should prevent
condensation. Mop the floor with
. liquid tar or asphalt; then put
down . layer Of heavy asphalt satu-
rated felt, overlapping the sheets
half their width, and cementing the
overlaps with liquid tar or asphalt.
The wood floor is then stuck down
with an asphalt mastic cement. Re-
liable flooring contractors are IA
naihar with this method Of laying
wood floors
Wanpapering.
g. Ny summer cottage is about
Evening star., 1940-04-27

white lead. What would you sug-
gest?
A. Paint for exterior use should
contain large portion of a metal
lie pigment, to give it body. Paint
containing a large proportion Of
color will have no substance, and
the paint film will be weak. Exterior
paint should have a large percent-
age Of white lead.
1t should be remembered that ex-
terror painting should not be at
tempted in cold weather. The tenn
perature should be at least so de-
Evening star., 1940-04-27
SprIngbrook viii Open
Formally Next Saturday

Formal opening Of Springbrook, a
unique community Of country estates
with acreage, in nearby Montgomery
County, Md, will take place a week
from today, 1t was announced yes
terday by the Moss Realty Co., own
ers and developers Of the property.
Located on the Colesville road,
miles from Georgia avenue in Silver
Evening star., 1940-04-27

land nearby.
Picturesque and rustic, Spring.
brooks rolling terrain Is marked by
winding brooks, and its streets-laid
out with the approval Of Federal
Housing Administration curve
Evening star., 1940-04-27

around the various plots, adding an
informal touch.
In introducing Springbrook, George
]. Moss, president Of the company.
pointed out that it brings to Wash
ingtonians a." entirely new approach,
to rural living
Evening star., 1940-04-27
grees, and after q stretch Of at
least four dry days.

least four dry days.
@. In finishing the inside Of a
summer cabin, I plan to attach
panels and composition board d.
rectly to the studding. Would 1t be
wise to put tar paper underneath?
A. Rather than tar paper should
prefer to use heavy roofing felt, for
it is not so brittle. This lining will
make the walls more wind-proof and
be q protection against moisture.
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Electric Choir To
Appear Locally

The Sheloh Khall's Electric Choir
will present a special children's Day
program, June 9, Sunday, at 800 pm.
at the Shawmut Ave. Community
Church, corner of Lenox and Shawmut
Ave, Boston. Simpson Turner will
preach for the occasion on the subject
"The call of Christ" The electric
choir has been featured in the large
white churches of Maiden, Melrose
Everett, West Medford, Chelsea, etc.
1t is one of the few sacred organiza-
tions carrying the theme of holiness
that has been successful in reaching
the pulpit of nearly all Christian de-
nominations of all races.
The future local programmes of the
electric choir will be in the down
town churches of Boston, and in the
olored districts of Springfield, Brock
ton, Worcester and Hartford after
which it will be featured in New York.
The first appearance of the electric
choir in New York will be July % at
Abyssinian Baptist Church. Rev.
Adam c. Powell, pastor. Plans are
being made to resume their broadcast
ing activities in the fall, at which
time the "Deagan Electrical Cathedral
Chimes" with the electrical console
will be their greatest feature.
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Bishop Burton Here

The Right Rev. S. P. Burton, ST.,
Bishop Co-adjutor of Haiti and the
Dominican Republic returned on Sun
day morning, May 26 to st. Augustine
and st. Martins, scene of some of his
earliest ministerial experiences.
In his sermon he gave the congrega-
ton a thrilling account Of church work
in the rural districts Of the two repub-
lies. He told of having travelled to a
district 5000 feet up the mountains to
establish a new Mission which was
named st. Vincent, he having arrived
in Haiti on St. Vincent day. He later
returned to the mission and confirmed a
class of IS candidates. He spoke glow
ingly of the gracious manners and kind
characteristics Of the natives.
The celebrant of the mass was the
Rev. Father Fitz and the music was a
setting in E-fat by the Rev. Hall
Woodward with special setting to the
Agnus Del by G. Cizet. Harriet Jack
son was soloist accompanied by George
L. Ruffin organist and chonmaster.
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DR.. PHILLIBERT
INSURANCE
EXAMINER

The Medical Director of the Massa-
chusetts Savings Bank Life Insurance
announced last week the appointment
of DR.. c. E. G. Phillibert as the exam
ming physician for the department of
Savings Bank Life Insurance. The
appointment was made on the recon-
mendation of the Honorable Judd
Dewey, Commissioner of Savings
Bank Insurance at the suggestion of
Julian D. Steele, Executive Director
of the Armstrong Hemenway Founda-
ton. Mr.. Dewey recently designated
the Armstrong-Hemenway Founda-
ton as an authorized agency.
The appointment of DR.. Phillibert
is regarded as a step forward in the
recognition of the colored group in
the medical profession, and this is
evidence of the desire of the Savings
Bank Insurance Department to genu-
inely cooperate with colored people
in contrast with the established prac-
tice of private insurance companies
with refuse to employ colored per-
sons in any capacity.
DR.. Phillibert is a graduate of Tufts
College, and interned at Harlem Hos
pital, New York City. He is active in
the Bay State Medical Society, and
prominently connected with various
civic and professional groups.
When interviewed at the Foundation
regarding this appointment Mr.. Steele
said that: "The Foundation is happy
to recommend DR.. Philibert in pursu-
ence of its policy of seeking reeogni-
Continued on Page ~
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Hatrtnttt 0rnrrH
Guln Jutttt RttrH

Robert A. Bell Women's Relief
Corps No. 81 joined with Sergeant W
Fl, Carney Camp No. 1876 Sons of Vet
Grams, Sergt. VIM. H. Carney Circle
No. 81 Ladies of the GAR. and Pat
Toy Post Veterans of Foreign Wars
in remembering fallen heroes of the
Civil War and later wars on Memorial
Sunday and Memorial Day.
AT half past seven o'clock Sunday
evening, May 26, they were guests of
the Fourth Methodist Church, corner
Shawmut Avenue and Williams St.,
Roxbury, Rev. S. NJ. Riley, Jr., pastor
where the regular evening service was
followed by the presentation of DR..
Jacob W. Powell who presided over the
patriotic program. Representatives of
the various organizations We're seated
upon the platform and the program
was interspersed with musical and lit
erary numbers by members of the choir
of st. Mark Methodist Church of
BrOokline. The sermon was by Rev
S. M. Riley. A purse was presented to
the pastor, and bouquets to DR.. Powell
and to Mrs. Bessie Simmons, Corps
president.
On Memorial Day morning the or
CARNATIONS assembled at R. A. Bell
Post 1874 Hall at 46 Joy Street, West
End, from whicmh bus conveyed them
to Evergreen Cemetery in Brighton for
the annual decoration of graves, Rev.
Powell conductin gthe service and Of
fering prayer, supported by Past Com
mander Albert II. DeLeon with "Lin-
Continued on Page 81
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HAlRDRESSERS
DAY IN BOSTON
Big SUCCESS

The Progressive Hairdressers Asso-
citation of Massachusetts, Inc, held
their frt Hairdresser's Day, Monday
June, 3, at Lincoln Hall, 528 Massa-
chusetts Ave, Boston.
Beauticians from all parts of the
state and Providence, R. l. attended
the Educational meeting held in the
afternoon. There were demonstra-
tons and Round Table for the bet
terment of the profession.
As special guest came Mrs. Cordelia
Green Johnson of Jersey City, N. j.,
president of the National Beauty Cul-
tureist League, Inc, who gave a most
inspiring "Pep" talk with the result
that several new members were added
to the Association.
A festive banquet was held in the
evening with the guest speaker, Miss
Cordelia Green. Johnson talking on
the subject yesterday, Today and
Tomorrow" clarifying colored pio-
neers in business and science. Miss
Susie Jones, President, Massachusetts,
State Union, effectively responded to
the welcome address by Miss Emma
Lovett, President of the Progressive
Hairdressers Association of Massa-
chusetts, Inc, Miss R. Vera Hunt
graciously introduced the guest speak
er.
The guests were entertained with
songs by Master Cad Stancil and
readings by Donald Joseph. Mrs.
Geneva Arlington was Mistress of
Ceremonies. Dancing followed the
Continued on Page ~
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Leading soprano Of West Newton,
Mass, VIII DIS new member Of VIII
liam Rhodes Opera Society, and will
be featured in the Sixth Annual Grand
Opera Concert to be given next
Spring. There will also be fifteen
new singers TO Join the Opera Society.
Applications for membership may be
made to Mr.. Rhodes. Addition for
new singers will be held in SePtem-
Der at 529 Mass. Ave., Boston, Mass.
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Apex Head Returns

ATLANTIC CITY-Mme. Sara S.
Washington, founder and president of
the Apex News & Hair Co, Inc, has
just returned after attending the Com
mencement Exercises at the Palmer
Memorial Institute, Sedalia, N. c.
While there she was the guest of DIR.
Charlotte Hawkins Brown, president
of the Institution. She returned with
her adopted daughter, Joan Cross
Washington, who is a student at the
school.
While en- route to Atlantic City,
Nine. Washington stopped in Wash
ington and Baltimore, where she was
entertained by many friends.
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Who as a member of the commits
sion has directed his energy and
attention first, to the task of helping
colored laborers and mechanics get en-
ployment on these projects. This task
is very difficult one, because of some
labor unions in the north which bar
colored members, DR.. Hopes has over
came this obstacle and has succeeded
in having colored laborers and skilled
mechanics employed on the first pro-
ject known as Conn, 81.
He has now turned his attention to
project Conn. 80 and has the definite
promise that colored laborers and
skilled mechanics will be employed
there as soon as construction is begun
DR.. Hopes was sworn in as Housina
Commissioner by the Mayor at the
latter's office in the presence OF
several friends among whom were
Robert Wells, an active civic worker
with Dr. Hopes.
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DUGGER NAMED
BARSILEUS

At the final meeting of Gamma
chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fra
ternity, held at 558 Massachusetts
Avenue, last Saturday, Edward Dug
ger, outstanding scholar and athlete
from Tufts College, was unanimously
elected Basileus of the chapter for the
coming year. Having just scored a
double win in the high and low hur-
dies at the IC-4A track meet held at
Harvard Stadium few hours previ-
Gus, the members of Gamma Chapter
lost no time in bestowing the highest
honor on this modest and talented
Tufts Senior, whose honors and
as4.ie lei have bee. no1.. z. Il.
The following other men were also
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REAPPOINT
REV. HOPES

. - - 8il..S n
HARTFORD, Conn. - Mayor Tho
mas C. Spellacy has just announced the
appointment of Rev. Dr. w. K. Hopes
as member of the Hartford Housing
Authority for the city of Hartford.
DR.. Hopes has just finished a two
years term, his disappointment is for
five years and begins as of June LIST.
The Rev. Dr. Hopes is the only Col
ored member of the Commission of
five. This commission has a grant
from the Federal government of
$5,000,000.00 for Stun clearance and
low-cost housing in the city of Hart
ford