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Evening star., 1940-11-28
Hoffman Asks Ban
On Defense Strikes;
Attacks Unions
Charges Explorations
OF Workers in
House Speech

Charging organized labor with in
reference with the defense pro-
gram, Representative Hoffman, Re-
publican, of Michigan who has intro
duced legislation to prevent strikes
during the present emergency, today
told the House that neither a un-
ion nor its officials has the moral or
the legal right to determine who
shall, or who shall not, work in aid
Of the national defense"
He criticized the administration,
which he said has often proclaimed
Its desire to aid the American work.
er. Today not only is it permitting
the American worker to be ex-
plotted" he said, q part of his pay
check to be taken from him without
an adequate return, but, by its in
action, it is hindering and delaying
the prompt carrying out of our
preparations to meet the enemy,
who, it has told us. is shortly to in
wade our land, and the cost Of de-
fense skEocketed."
Introducing today his fourth
measure to strengthen the arm of
the Government in national defense,
Mr.. Hoffman explained his new bill
would prevent such strikes as the
Vultee, the Aluminium Co. of Ameri-
ca, the Bohn, last spring, and other
like strikes" His legislation. he ex-
planned, would, If enacted, prevent
the denial of work to men who do not
belong to union" The Department
of Labor would be given responsible
ty for settling differences between
employers and organized labor.
Referring TO q story in The Star
Of November 20, in which reporter
recounted his experiences in getting
q job at Fort Meade, Md, Repre-
sentative Hoffman said:
In the Washington Evening Star
of November 20, The Stars reporter,
Robert Bruskin. gave an account of
how he obtained a carpenters job
at Fort George G. Meade, Md,
where the wage is $125 per hour.
The substance of the story was that
by agreeing to pay $3.50 to a union,
he was enabled to obtain q job as
q carpenter, even though he had no
experience in that trade.
QUESTIONABLE Signed.
In a subsequent issue, The Star,
at the demand of Henry w. Blumen-
berg, general representative of the
union, retracted that portion of the
story vuhich sfated that the ioh u,oe
obtained without a statement as to
the reporters qualification for his
job.
1T appears that the reporter
signed QUESTIONABLE, in which he
declared that he had had four years
experience as carpenter and that
(See HOFFMAN, Page A-19.)
Evening star., 1940-11-28
The Community Chest Appeal

plsts budget must Be met. The Nations Cap
ital should lead in such enterprises of charity
and fsliosDship. Especially vhen other cities
are passing beyond their stipulated quotas,
Warrington must not faif The amount still
to Be found is but a fraction Of the Dhols. 1t
can Be given If Warrington uDiH but pause and
reflect and act.
Let nss plead particularly with those svho
haze not sabseribed at all. ESen a dollar sDiH
help. Grant yourselves the satisfaetion Of
sending your checks today to The Community
Chest, II0I NJ street NV.
With appreciation,
Faithfully,
H~~0 z~-
Asseciats Editor.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Nazi Raiders Landed
AT Curacao in July,
Paper Is Informed
Witness Says Tonkers
Helped RepuIse Attack
On Oil Refineries
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-The New
York rld-Telegram says a Ger
man landing party from q raider op-
Grating in the Caribbean was re-
pulsed by British forces at Curacao,
Dutch West Indies, when the Nazis
attempted to destroy valuable oil re-
fineries there.
The paper, quoting an unidentifi-
ed eyewitness, says the Germans in
vaded Curacao the night of July %
and that British land forces and
shots from two armed tankers in the
harbor killed or wounded IS Ger
mans.
This informant says strict censor
ship kept the invasion a secret be-
cause England has insisted she Is
supreme in the West Indies and also
because of suspicion that residents
of the Dutch colony had aided the
raiders.
The paper says the invaders were
supposed to have come from the
German raider which sank the Brit
ish freighters King John and Dav-
isian last July 10 about 240 miles
northeast of the Virgin Islands.
Survivors of the British ships have
said the raider was disguised as q
Swedish ship with the name Narvik
painted on her side.
Drove Gunner to Pier.
The informant said he learned Of
the attack when he drove a crew
member of one of the tankers to
a pier. The World-Telegram quotes
him as follows:
Just after dark, one of the
gun crew (from a tanker) said he
wanted to go back to his ship. I
offered to drive him down. We were
about a half mile from the dock
when Dutch officer, with a re-
volver strapped to his hip, stopped
us, flashed light in our faces and
said he wanted to use my car.
II looked at the revolver and told
him I'd be glad to help him out.
He wanted to move his family away
from the gasoline tanks. It was
pretty good sign that the Na1 raider
might have put landing party on
the island.
THE gunner got out and hurried
on to his. tanker. . ." The docks
we're alive with reports that a Na1
landing party already was heading
that way for an attack on the re-
finery.
"' As the tanker was moving
(See CURACAO, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Michigan Educators
Linked 10 War Atfempt
BY the Associated Press.

-
Representative woodruff. Repub-
ican, of Michigan said today he
had received letter indicating that
men who are high in the educa-
tional circles of Michigan" were
part of a propaganda campaign to
involve the United States "imme-
diately and actively in war.
1T is not necessary to name them
in these comments" Representative
Woodruff said in statement, "be-
cause it is obvious they are part of
Nationwide propaganda cam
paign"
He said the letter was part Of a
campaign by the William Allen
White Committee to Defend Amer
lea by Aiding the Allies.
The letter urged repeal of the
Neutrality Act and proposed that
the United States Immediately take
over conveying of all ships to Eng
Ish ports.
Representative Woodruff called
attention also to a paragraph which
said, 1T is my hope that you and
other Representatives from Michi-
gan do everything in your power
that England and the British COM
monwealth receive all material.
planes and battleships that are
needed to the end that this war may
be kept going by England until we
are ready to step in there and finish
of the axis powers"
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Army Life, kidding and All,
EnguIfs First D. G.. SeIectees
Some Boys Draw Misfits in Uniforms,
Just as the Doughboys of II Did

Though many of the uniforms were
up-to-date and look well, several of
the boys drew pre-war items in
need of alteration here and there
George Weiner, stocky, bandy-
legged selectee from Draft Board 10,
had his trousers rolled three laps
and his overcoat sleeves were such
that he remarked to one of his fel-
lows: Honest, I really do have
hands"
He had been promised opportu-
nifty later for adjustment.
Thomas Whelan drew one Of the
old style checker overcoats, with q
wide collar that tapped against the
back Of his head occasionally In the
high wind.
Michael Curley described his uni
form as Of the good old 1907 vim
tage"
BY and large, however, the men
(See MEADE, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Heavy Cologne Raid
Reported by British;
Many Fires Started
RoiIwoy Network on Both
Sides of Rhine Bridge
Declared Attacked
Hs the Associated Press.

LONDON, Nov. 28.-British bomb
ers delivered heavy two-hour as
sault on the Rhineland city of
Cologne last night, blasting at the
railway network on both side of the
great Rhine Bridge and setting
many fires with incendiary bombs,
the Air Ministry news service re-
ported today.
1t was the second heavy attack
on Cologne in as many nights.
For nearly two hours, from
shortly after 10 o'clock until mid
night" the ministry said, heavy
bombers concentrated on the net
work of railway, goods yards and
railway stations on both side of the
great Hohenzollern Bridge "a span
carrying two double track railways
and a highway"
Mile-Long Fire Started.
One fire started by British raiders
in the target area was "a mile long
and very broad" 1t said.
"It is certain that our bombers
must have hindered the flow of
essential traffic at this vital point,
though Cologne has other bridges
across the Rhine" the ministry said.
1.-THE Hohenzollern Bridge and its
railways are the main connections
and much traffic to countries
which Germany has overrun must
60 this way"
Extensive goods yards in Geroen
were attacked for nearly four hours
and high explosive and incendiary
bombs caused many fires and sub
sequent explosions" the ministry
said.
One explosion, the bulletin, re-
(See LONDON, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1940-11-28
EkIund Is Indicted
On Murder CHARGES
In 'Sniper' Sayings
Grond Jury Hands Down
Two Separate Bills in
Death Of ) Persons

The District grand Jury, acting
with unusual speed, today indicted
John Eugene Eklund, IS, OF the 210o
block Of F street NV, on murder
charge resulting from the Districts
"sniper" slayings.
The grand jury handed down two
separate indictments, each charging
f1rst-degree murder, in the deaths
Of three colored persons whose slay-
ings police attributed to mysterious
sniper who is blamed in pistol at
tacks on six men here.
United States Attorney Edward M.
Curran said Eklund would be-
brought to trial as quickly as pos
sible. Mr.. Curran said Eklund
would be arraigned late today or
tomorrow and that the cases would
be set down for trial, probably We'd
nesday.
Persons accused of first-degree
murder cannot plead guilty, but
must stand trial. Eklund has stead
fastly insisted on his innocence
under police questioning.
One of the true bills returned ac-
cused Eklund Of causing the death
Of Hylan G. McClaine on october
is on the Rock Greek parkway near
Virginia avenue NV.
The other indictment accused him
of Staying Theodore I. Gofney and
Sam Banks, both colored, as they
sat on a bench in front Of home
at $500 street NV. on October 6.
It was on Tuesday that a coroner's
jury, investigating these deaths. held
Eklund responsible and ordered him
held for the grand jury. Mr.. Cur
ran attended the inquest and order
lSoa CNIYpExR Raaa A-1al
Evening star., 1940-11-28
u. S. Bombers End Hunt
For Lost Cunudiun Pilots
By the Associated Press.

ST. HUBERT, Quebec, Nov. 2S.--
Two of nine United States bombers
which aided in the search for miss
ing Royal Canadian Air Force flyers
in the snowbound wilds of Quebec
Province departed today for their
home base at Langley Field, Newport
News, Va.
The other seven were expected TO
leave before nightfall.
Before taking of, the huge craft
had to be wheeled into a hangar
and warmed up" to free the wings
of ice, accumulated in heavy
snowstorm yesterday.
Maj. H. L. George, commanding
the American airmen, said he and
his flyers were glad" of the chance
to take part in the search, In which
Canadian Air Force planes are still
seeking three missing men. Two Of
their companions have been found
alive.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Mercury to Go to 26;
Light Snow in Offinq

The temperature will drop to about
26 degrees tonight and Washington
may have light snow tomorrow
night, the Weather Bureau fore
caster said today.
Fair weather is in prospect until
tomorrow, when increasing cloudi-
ness, followed by light rain or snow
at night, may be expected, according
to the prediction.
Generally clear skies, with the
mercury hovering around the 4O-de-
gree mark, were forecast for this
afternoon.
A low of 80 degrees was registered
at o'clock this morning.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Defense Notes
May Be Issued
Next Month
Morgenthou Studies
Financing Plan for
December IS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Secretary Morgenthau said today
that the Treasury was running low
on cash and that he was working
on a proposed December Is financing
operation.
A drop in the Treasury's cash
working balance below 81 ,000, 900 900,
he said at a press conference, was
responsible for the Treasury call
yesterday for SLOT 900 900 of Treasury
deposits in Federal Reserve banks.
He explained that he had not de-
cided the form of the December
financing yet, but 1t might include
the sale of large issue of national
defense notes, which Congress
authorized in the amount of s4,000,-
000,0 900 in excess of the s45 900 ,000.-
600 debt limit for general purpose
borrowing.
To Confer at White House.
Other operations under considera-
ton, he said, are the refunding Of
$676, TOT 500 of 11a per cent Treasury
notes coming due next March, and
the refunding of a 37s per cent
Treasury bond issue totaling s544,-
870,050 which has been called for
redemption.
The Secretary said he was dis
cussing the subject with his own ex-
perts first, and would take it up some
time next week with members of the
Federal Reserve Boards Open Mar
ket Committee.
He also disclosed that he and
Assistant Secretary John L. Sullivan
had been invited to attend a White
House conference tomorrow night on
taxes along with congressional
leaders.
At this point, Mr.. Morgenthau took
occasion to remark that some people
had overlooked his statement several
weeks ago, in connection with the
need for new taxes, that there was
no fear of imitation.
Sees No Danger of Imitation.
II said then and I want to
reiterate," he said, that now that
Franklin D. Roosevelt will be here
four years more I feel confident that
he will take the necessary steps to
prevent imitation"
He did not discuss what these steps
might be.
Mr.. Morgenthau said he was un-
prepared to discuss results so far of
Government negotiations with an
Argentine financial mission, and de-
clined to comment on recent an
nouncement of Federal Loan Ad-
ministrator Jones that the Recon-
struction Finance Corp. would make
loans available TO defense industries
at interest rates between Ia and 4
per cent.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Pictures on Page BIZ
BY THOMAS C.. HARDMAN.
Star Staff Correspondent

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md,
Nov. 28.-Clad in traditional olive
drab, Washington vanguard Of Sc
lective service recruits stepped lively,
though haltingly into Army life
here today as post offlcers hastened
to prepare them for service posts
elsewhere in the Sd Corps Area.
The uniformed men marched
against a biting wind from supply
headquarters to their barracks duff
fle bags and heavy Army shoes slung
over their shoulders. They were
given time to unpack their equip
ment before eating lunch and re-
porting for classification.
AS they tramped along, OCCASION
ally kidding" out Of the corners
Of their mouths, the trainees ap-
peared an odd, raw assortment.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Gen. Antonescu
Fights TO Stem
Guardist Terror
Green Shirt Squads
Threaten to Kill
Foes in Rumunid
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BUDAPEST, Nov. 28.-Rumanian
Premier Gen. Ion Antonescu strug-
gled today to check possible an
archy in his new Iron Guard state
as self-appointed execution squads
of green-shirted guardists were re-
ported threatening the lives Of every
political enemy in Rumania.
The outburst of vengeance, in
which at least ga Rumanians, in
cluding generals and cabinet minis
ters under former King Carol, II, met
violent death yesterday was said
to have touched of virtual reign
of terror. Both Gen. Antonescu and
Vice Premier Horia Sima, leader
Of the pro-Nazi Guard, pleaded for
legality, justice and order"
These reports slipped past a
screen Of censorship:
The blood purge, started by a
rebellious wing of the Iron Guard
"legionary movement" struck down
not only those incarcerated In Jilava
Prison but also numerous politicians
who never were arrested.
DNB. German news agency, re-
ported from Bucharest that among
the victims of the Iron Guard purge
was Nicholas Jorga, who was pre-
mier from April 18, 1881, to May 81,
1892. He was abducted from his
home at Sinaia, the report said. and
his bullet-pierced body was found
later on highway. Jorga had
aroused Iron Guard enmity by bring
ing libel action against its late
leader, Corneliu Zelea Codreanu.)
Only prompt government protec-
tion saved former Premiers George
Tatarescu and Ion Gigurtu and for
mer War Minister Gen. George
Ilasievici from assassination.
Antonescu May Quit.
Gen. Antonescu himself is con-
sidering resigning if extremist
Guardists cannot be restrained.
Gen. Antonescu issued a decree
providing severe penalties for "vio-
lations Of personal liberty" and fix
ing sentences up to death for thefts
of public funds.
Despite the decree, however, bands
of Guardists were reported taking
the law into their own hands and
driving Jews from shops and syna-
gogues in the Rumanian town of
Braila
Heavy guards were posted around
all public buildings in Bucharest
and soldiers patrolled the streets.
The whereabouts of Juliu Manu-,
famed leader of the one-time Ma
tional Peasant party, is not known
and fears are expressed for his
safety. He has had a strong body
guard since Iron Guard rule began
after Carols abdication in Sep
tember.
Gen. Antonescu's efforts to cool
of the Iron Guardist extremists are
backed by German divisions on Ru-
manian soil and by Rumanian gar
risons, both reported ready for in
slant action.
Terse Communique Issued.
A terse government communique
acknowledged the purge by bullets
yesterday in Jilava Prison and said
the government "disapproves."
The Iron Guard, in power since
it overthrew the regime of King
Carol and chased him from the
country, admittedly was settling its
chief political score-avenging the
death of its founder. Codreanu.
Saturday will be the second ami
(See RUMANIA, Page A-1s)
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Brown end Columbia
PIoy ScoreIess Tie
D, the Associated Press.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. 2S.-
Columbia's favored Lions had to halt
an aroused Brown team twice on
their 1-yard line today to gain q
scoreless tie before a chilled crowd
of 5000.
The Lions made only one scoring
gesture, early in the game. when
they marched so yards to Browns
10, where Johnny OLeary battered
down the fourth-down pass that
Ken Germann tried to complete 70
Joe siegel In the end zone.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
SchmeIinq Recovered

BERLIN, Nov. % (R.-Physicians
today pronounced Max Schmeling,
former world heavyweight boxing
champion, fully recovered from a
leg injury suffered recently while
training with German parachute
troops.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Earlier Story on Page A-20.)

A drastic bill designed to pre-
vent interference with national
defense contracts was introduced
today by Representative Smith,
Democrat, Of Virginia, chairman
Of special House committee in
vestigating the National Labor
Relations Board. Life imprison-
ment would be the maximum
penalty for any one found guilty
Of injuring or destroying prop
erty being used In connection
with the national defense pro-
gram.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Summary of Todoy's Star
Woshinaton and Vicinity.

Washington and Vicinity.
Grand jury indicts Elklund in
"sniper" slayings. Page Al
washington youths begin first day
at Fort Meade. Page Al
Thousands believed ready to help
make up Chest deficit. Page Al
Trafic fines urged to finance Dis
trict parking lots. Page B-1
Zoning Board reserves decision in
two big projects here. Page B-1
Bank of Brightwood depositors to
get final payment. Page B-1
Second contingent of D. c. selectees
report for duty. Page B-1
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Chest Drive Passes
90 Per Cent Mark;
S1,S15,713 Raised
Group Solicitation Unit
Leeds Four Others
With 92.42 Report

The Community Chest campaign
today passed the 30 per cent mark
in its efforts to obtain a $4,000 900
fund for the welfare services of
81 member agencies during 1941.
Reports submitted at the first of two
extra luncheons scheduled for the
drives one-week extension sent the
total pledged to s1,815,7l3.63, or
90.78 per cent Of the goal.
The Group Solicitation Unit, re-
porting 4,o87 pledges totaling $2l,-
10476, led four other elements of
the campaign organization by
reaching a grand total Of $6l9,294.64,
92.42 per cent Of the unit quota.
The Maryland unit, announcing
491 additional pledges for $2034.64,
pushed its total to $50, ,102 SO, or SOTO
per cent of its quota, but it was an
nounced that the Montgomery
County division had achieved 100.69
per cent of its individual objective.
Federal Unit Hits 81 Per Cent.
Other reports today were as fol-
lows: Government, 1888 pledges for
$44, ,20795, making total of $778.-
109.32. 91.54 per cent of quota:
metropolitan, 648 pledges for $15,-
222.35, or total of 1881, ,73107, s8.43
per cent of quota; Capital, 6l5
pledges -totaling $2,093.87, making
this units grand total to date S.
47602, 1918 per cent of quota.
It was announced the total of in
dividuals and organizations reached
so far in the drive was 192,498.
Pointing out the number of con-
tributors so far reported in the
Group Solicitation Unit was 5000
under the number for the eorre-
spending tabulation of last year,
Chairman A. g. Neal said yesterday:
Apparently business is so good
that firms have delayed their Com
munity Chest reports"
Mr.. Neal urged that "a supreme
effort be made to reach every pos
sible contributor" and inform unit
headquarters promptly rs to re-
suits.
Renewed Effort Urged.
Aides of Government Unit Chair
man Ernest G. Draper today re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. Draper
declaring that among the 5000
Federal and District employees who
had not contributed IN time to be
included In the final report of the
scheduled campaign period Tues
day, past experience indicated 700
were able and willing to give.
The chairman called attention to
the Saturday pay day Included In
the week Of extended campaigning
and suggested that workers not
only try to reach all prospective
givers but also seek to obtain In
creased contributions from persons
who already had made pledges.
Success in his organization Is
principally - matter Of coverage,"
Chairman Paul D. Sleeper Of the
Metropolitan Unit said. Repeat
calls to get pledges must be made
II success Is hoped for, he told
solicitors.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
B U etin S

BERN, Switzerland R.-A
plane carrying Jean Chiappe,
newly appointed French high
commissioner for Syria, to his
new post has been "downed" on
the Mediterranean, according to
reports in diplomatic circles. 1t
could not be learned Immediately
whether the plane had been shot
down or been forced to alight by
weather or mechanical trouble.
Sponsors Of the Logan Walter
bill were blocked in the House
today when they attempted to
complete congressional action on
the measure under a unanimous
consent agreement, but they gave
notice they would try again
Monday.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Weather Forecast

Fair. slightly colder, lowest tonight
about IS; tomorrow increasing cloudi-
ness; light rain or snow at night. Tenn
peratures today-Highest, SO, at ! am;
lowest, 80, at z am; 81 at 2 pm.
From the United states weather Bureau report.
Full details on PAGE Az
Evening star., 1940-11-28

(See SNIPER, Page Aid
Evening star., 1940-11-28

(See MEADE, Page A-3.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Pi Beta Phi Plans
Tea FRIDAY

Mrs. Samuel s. Spruce. president
Of Gamma Province q Pi Beta Phi
is in charge Of arrangements for the
tea the Washington Alumnae Chap
ter will give Friday from to
pm. at the home Of Mrs. Ralph H
Hudson on Daniel road. The tea
Is for q group Of graduates Of local
girls schools planning to attend
college.
Assisting Mrs. Spruce will be Mrs
Reginald Pledger. president of the
Washington Alumnae Club; Mrs
v. H. Knoop, president Of the Junior
group Of the alumnae organization
and Mrs. James N. Greear, Gamma
Province vice president.
The Executive Boards Of the alum
nae and of the active chapter al
George Washington University also
are assisting.