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Evening star., 1940-01-15
BY the Associated Press.

! BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt informed con-
gresslonal leaders today he would
send a communication" to Congress
shortly on extending aid to Finland
Senate Majority Leader Barkley
told reporters. after an hour and a
half conference with the President,
that I'VE discussed the whole situa-
tion with reference to Finland, and
the President will send a COM
munication to the two houses in
the very near future
The communication, he said, will
speak for ITSELF"
When reporters asked whether it
would contain any specific recon-
mendation. Vice President Garner
suggested that they wait and see. ,
Method Is Puzzle.
When Mr.. Bankhead returned to
Capitol Hill, he told newsmen that
he believed the solid sentiment in
America is in sympathy with the
Firms, but as to the ways and means
OF our giving any assistance I have
come to no definite conclusion"
Il mean the methods, if any," he
added
Mr.. Bankhead said the Presidents S
communication probably would be
letter addressed jointly to himself
and Mr.. Garner.
The Speaker said he was not at
liberty to disclose details of the
letter.
The Speaker was asked his own
position regarding a loan of $60,-
000, 900 by United States Govern
ment to Finland. Bills for such a
loan have been introduced in both
the House and Senate.
Il know that the sentiment among
the people of the United States is
strongly favorable to Finland" said
the Speaker THE American people
have great admiration tor the man.
ner in which the Firms are defend
ing their liberty. I have come to no
conclusion. however, with regard to
the proposed loan. The method of
giving aid to Finland, if any, and
the ways and means, must he
studied"
Opposes Partisanship.
Mr.. Roosevelt disclosed at a press
conference Friday he had asked
congressional leaders of both par
ties to work out the problem of Civ
ing assistance to the Firms. He said
the Russian attack on Finland, the
destitution of large numbers of peo-
pie and the need for maintaining
Finnish independence should not
be party matter over here.
Subsequently, both Senator Bark
ley and Senator McNary, the
Republican leader, told reporters
they would not wish to act without
the views of the administration.
Many legislators of both parties ex-
pressed apprehension that a direct
loan might involve the United States
in the turmoil abroad, and the
White House then gave assurances
that the Presidents attitude would
be clarified at his weekly conference
with Democratic leaders today.
Two Senators-Adams, Democrat,
of Colorado and George, Democrat,
OF Georgia-expressed the opinion
(see FINNISH AID, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1940-01-15
| |NotionaI

Senate committee approves Murphy's
appointment to court. Page Al
Role of politics in Labor Board ap-
pointments discussed. Page Al
T. v. A. asks power to create giant
national playground. Page Al
Roosevelt to send message on Fin
nish aid. Page Al
More arrests promised in Christian
Front revolt plot. Page Al
Barkley predicts victory for trade
pact extension. Page Az
Six killed, IL injured in Southern
storm. Page Az
Schlueter, indicted In 1898 spy case,
reported seized. Page AS
Evening star., 1940-01-15
President Will Send
Congress Message
On Finland
Burkley Reveals PIon
For Communication
Talk at White House
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
As a gesture OF sympathy for
invaded Finland, President
Roosevelt ordered the little na-
tion's December IS debt payment
placed in a special account in the
Treasury, pending congressional
action. The sum amounted to
about S23O.000. While tangible
oHcial assistance dUaited the re-
cent conuening OF Congress, a
national committee on Finnish
ctDtiidn relief ,Dds formed, 1Uith
former President Herbert Hoouer
as chairman.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Power 10 Create
Vast Play Area
Sought by IVA.
Report to Congress
Cites RecreutionuI
ADVANTAGES

WATER FRONT AND PARKWAY
funds asked of Congress in report
of Army engineers. Page AZ
REINFORCEMENT QUESTION
seen as likely to be reopened by
Congress. Page Az
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
promises startling information on
Army organization. Page AS
TEXT OF ROOSEVELT MESSAGE
on T. v. A. as forwarded to Con-
greSs today. Page AS
STRENGTHENING OF DEFENSE
claimed by C. c. c.; $4.500,000 is
reported saved. Page BIS
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Political Influence
In NJ R. B. Jobs
Probed al Hearinq
Smith Committee
Questions Witnesses
On Patronage
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
A special House committee be-
gan last month Investigation of
iuidely criticized National Labor
Relations Board. Evidence has
reuealed conflicts among board
members concerning policies p,r-
sued in enforcement OF Wagner
Act and alleged discrimination of
certain field employees in dealing
1Cith labor strife.
Evening star., 1940-01-15

Foreign
Reds resume bomb raids; Helsinki
outskirts are hit. Page Al
Firms expect Russian offensive along
Salia front Page Al
Yonai cabinet to continue policy to-
ward U. S. Page Al
Breach growing between Russia and
Scandinavia. Page Al
Million Belgians and Dutch massed
on German border. Page AS
British reported parrying safety
zone" protests. Page AS
War scare made in Paris, German
sources declare. Page AS
British leave suspension raises con-
cern for neutrals. Page Al
300 are feared killed as fire RACES in
japanese town. Page Al
Arita will return as foreign minister
of Toxic cabinet. Page A-20
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Summary Of Todoy's Stor

Mine official says blast cause may
never be known. Page Al
Bishop O'Hara consecrated at Notre
Dame. Page Alb
Four hundred hold dinner to honor
Isaac Cans. Page B-1
Washington and Nearby.
City officials formally launch Mile
O. Dimes" Page Al
Commissioners reorganization plan
is made public. Page Al
Commissioner Hazen renominated
for three-year term. Page Ar
$50, ,763, ,842 spent in relief program
here in 1885, Page B-1
Water front and parkway funds
asked by engineers. Page Bio
Women seen better able to cope with
age than men. Page BIZ
Editorial and Comment
This and That. Page A-1O
Answers to Questions. Page A-10
Letters to The Star. Page A-10
David Lawrence. Page ALL
Alsop and Kintner. Page ALL
Charles G. Ross. Page ALL
Frederic William Vile. Page ALL
Jay Franklin. Page ALL
Sports
Detroits baseball empire falls as
Lands frees 90 players. Page ALA
Mats buck wealthy clubs in seeking
released talent. Page Ala
Less lively ball due as golf opens
promising year. Page Ais
Green Bay Packers humble pro grid
An-Stars, 1877. Page Ais
Virginia duckpin meet lures many
ace District rollers. Page A-16
Miscellany
Girl at the Front Page BIS
Natures Children. Page BIS
Bedtime Story. Page Bis
Crossword Puzzle. Page B-1S
Letter Out. Page Bis
Winning Contract. Page BIS
Uncle Rays Corner. Page b-l9
Evening star., 1940-01-15
MjxeIIony

Miscellany
Girl at the Front
Natures Children.
Bedtime Story.
Crossword Puzzle.
Letter-Out.
Winning Contract.
Uncle Rays Corner
Evening star., 1940-01-15


. (See T. v. A., Page A-5o
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(See REORGANIZATION, Pg. A
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(See F.. B. l., Page A-5D
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(See COPENHAGEN, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1940-07-28
1OO-Yeur Search Fails
To Find Lost Bottle

New Zealand's 100-year quest for
"lost bottle has failed and If the
bottle is not found soon a cairn
will be erected to mark the spot
where a naval party landed and
proclaimed sovereignty. One June
day a century ago two men buried
the bottle on beach on New Zea-
lands farthest south, Steward
Island. In it was an important doc
ument-the islands birthright, the
proclamation of sovereignty.
This diggers were Capt. Joseph
Mas of the frigate Herald, which
took possession of the island in 1840,
and Maj. Bunbury. Ever since then
Steward Islanders, mostly whaling
and oystermen, have been on the
lookout for the lost bottle. Although
it's location was carefully noted in
the ships log no trace Of 1t has been
unearthed, according to records In
wellington.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Flying Ph. D. Says Sports
Help Develop Good Pilots
v the Associated Press

BV the ASSOCIATED Press.
CHICAGO, July 27.-To produce
an adequate number of trained Av-
iators for national defense, in the
opinion of flying doctor of philos-
ophy, the Nation should develop at
once a vastly expanded program of
sports for it's youth"
"The qualities which make a sue
cessful athlete, such as quick CO.
ordination of mind and muscle, the
ability to take in situation at
a glance and to make a decision
instantaneously, the competitive
spirit and the ability to join in
teamwork, are also qualities that
make a successful aviator" DR.. Ev-
erett Edmondson of Northwestern
University said today.
I'VE should, therefore, encourage
the active participation in sports
of all the youth of our country
and we should develop as soon as
possible broad program that will
make such participation possible"
DR.. Edmondson is in charge of the
Civil Aeronautics Boards program
at Northwestern, one of the few
Phi. DIS in the United States who
are active flyers. He is a captain
in the Air Corps Reserve.
He said that contrary to popular
opinion, Americans did not partici-
pate extensively in sports.
I'VE are enthusiasts, but not par
ticipants," he continued. Most OF
us take our sports vicariously. = /"
We must enlarge the base Of par
ticipation."
He recommended especially box
ing, baseball, tennis, basket ball and
hockey, all tending, he said, to de-
velop in the player nerve, stamina
initiative, equilibrium and judgment,
vital to the successful pilot.
AS for the part women might play
| in air preparedness, DR.. Edmonson
who has taught many co-eds to fly
said he had found that many girls
became capable flyers but that men
advanced in proficiency more rap
idly than women.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Sons and Daughters
Of Liberty

Justice Council met in Northeast
Masonic Temple with Mamie Solo
mon, councillor, presiding. Florence
Walton of True Blue Council was
received as deputy. officers installed
were: Councillor, Josephine Thorn
hill; associate councillor, Ena Allen;
junior past councillor, Mamie Solo,
mon; junior past associate councillor,
Minnie Stuart; vice councillor, Eu-
nice Gettings; associate vice coun-
cilor, Grace Dietrich; guide, Ella
Burnley; recording secretary, Eliza
beth Shepherd: associate recording
secretary, Mary E. Williams; finan-
cial secretary, Eva Wood; treasurer,
Hattie Campbell; inside guard, Okie
Young; outside guard, Ethel Thorpe.
Madge Mills, past State councillor,
and Ethel Windsor assisted with
the installation. Ethel Fowler,
State councillor, was a guest. Ma
bel Hall announced a meeting will
be held at the Hamilton Hotel to.
morrow at 8 pm.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
BY JESSIE FAINT EVANS.

Today the name and fame of DR.
Theodrick Bland Pryor will be
memorialized by the descendants of
OF this brilliant Virginia clergyman,
who was content to measure the
span of his distinguished service in
the old Dominion's rural communi-
ties rather than in the great cities
which besought it.
Although scattered literally from
the China Sea to the Zuyder Zee,
many of them will be represented
either in person or by message at
the little Pryor Memorial PreSbyte-
r1an Church near NottoWay Court
House, Va, which was erected dur
ing his lifetime to commemorate
their forebear. July %, the day of
their coming together, is the Sunday
after the semi-centennial of DR..
Pryor's death in his 86th year.
According to John w. Friend of
Petersburg, general chairman of this
reunion of the Pryor clan, the
Pensioners of this church will be
hosts not only for the morning and
evening sermons, but for the al
fresco luncheon which will be a
feature of the intermisSion between
the two services So great is the
crowd expected, it is thought late
corners will be obliged to listen in
from outside. through the open
doors and windows.
Clergymen Descendants Expected.
Expected at this reunion are three
great-grandSOnS and a great-great-
grandson, all of whom are clergy
men.
From the pulpit under which
his greatgreat- -grandsire was
buried and from which he was wont
to address his congregation of by
gone years, the Rev. McIlwaine
Thompson will deliver one of the
few manuscript sermons of his
ancestor known to be in existence.
Possessed of phenomenal memory,
DR.. Pryor had unique custom of
whiting out a different wooden
peg AS he prepared most of his
sermons. These he kept thereafter
In orderly rows in his study. From
single glance at them. even in the
last years of his life, he would be
able to quote from the sermon which
he had evolved as he Whitfield it.
From Washington will go Mrs.
Gibbs Baker and her son, Gibbs
Baker, jr.; Mrs. F. Gerald Pryor
and Mrs. Arnold Kent Balls, long
prominent in aIumna affairs for
Sweet Briar College and Phi D.,
in chemistry from Columbia Uni
versity. In Norfolk and Petersburg
they expect to join other members
Of the Pryor clan from all over the
United States and from distant
Evening star., 1940-07-28

Mrs. E. Richard Gasch, president Of
the National League of American
Pen Women, and Mrs. H. Lyle
Campbell, president of the District
League; Mrs. Frederick M. Kerby,
president of the Woman's Club Of
Chevy Chase; Mrs. Harry c. Ober-
holser, State regent of the District
D. A. R; Mrs. William w. Husband,
chairman of the House and Head
quarters Committee of the General
Federation, and Miss Vella A. VIM
ner, editor of the ClubWoman. G.. F.
w. C.
South American Arts
Will Be Exhibited
An exhibit of South American arts
and crafts and South American
music will be features of the after
noon and refreshments will be
served, Mrs Newburgh announces.
The party will be held at the
headquarters of the General Fed
Grafton, 1884 N street NV. Pro-
ceeds will go to the golden jubilee
birthday fund of the General Fed
Grafton This will be the continue
alton of series of parties sponsored
by the District Federation Commit
tee for the benefit of the birthday
fund. The series opened with the
Alaskan-1ndian program given last
summer. Mrs. Merritt said that as
a result of these benefits more than
5000 already has been turned over
to the federation. but that the
quota for the District is still only
partially filled.
Each of the clubs in the District
organization is expected to hold a
birthday party during lie jubilee
season to augment the fund
Presidents of all the federated
clubs will serve on the Reception
Committee at the August party.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Club Keeps
Hospital
Committee
Twentieth Century
Will Continue
Aid to Callinger

The Gallinger Hospital Commit
tee, which figured prominently in
the Twentieth Century Club last
year during its golden jubilee cele-
bration, will be continued in the
coming season under the direction
Of the former chairman, Mrs. R.
| Thomas West.
Announcement was made with
that of newly-appointed committee
| and section chairmen chosen by
the new president, Mrs. Lawrence
Martin, and approved by the Ex-
ecutive Board. Mrs. Martin enter
! tanned the board at a tea shortly
before she left for her summer home
in Belfast, Me, to remain until early
/ autumn.
The Gallinger Committee carried
out the clubs anniversary project
Of establishing a room for occupa-
tional therapv and library for
children at the hospital
! Other committees and their chair
men are as follows: Program, Mrs
James T. Jardine: membership, Miss
Elizabeth Weightman; finance. Mrs
Walter M. Gilbert; hospitality, Mrs
William Scott Stein; press, Mrs Ed,
gar B. Merritt; printing. Mrs. Ste
phen A. Capps; legislation, Mrs
Howard G. Nichols: ushers, Mrs
Clyde B. Asher. and social, Mrs
Sidney H. Thompson.
Chairmen of the sections are: Art
Mrs Harold N. Fowler; civics-e edu-
cation. Mrs. Prentiss Wilson
French, Mrs. John van Shaick, jr.
garden, Mrs. Stephen Olop inter
national outlook. Mrs. James K
McClintock; literature, Mrs. Lymar
B. SWormstedt, and nature, Mrs
Charles Thomas watson.
officers of the club. in addition
to Mrs. Martin, are Mrs. Alfred H
Brooks, first vice president; Mrs
Francis NJ Goodwin, second vice
president; Mrs. Stanley P. Young
recording secretary: Mrs. william
T. Clerk, corresponding secretary
Mrs. Ryland c. Bryant, treasurer
and Mrs w. Hayes Yeager, assistant
treasurer.
Members of the Board Of Direc.
tors. whose term of Office does mo-
expire until l94l, are Mrs. Leo D
Miner, Mrs. Ernest r. McComas
Mrs. Richard Fay Jackson and Mrs
Willoughby S. Chesley.
Members elected at the annua
meeting are Mrs. E. G. Montgomery
retiring president; Mrs, Philip Sid
ney Smith. Mrs. w. w. Husband
Mrs. R. Winston Holt. Mrs. D. Ag-
new Greenlees and Mrs. John B
Gordon.
While the regular activities OF the
club have been suspended for the
summer, an enthusiastic Red Cros!
unit under the supervision of Mrs
Brooks, meets each Monday at
pm. and each Wednesday at II
am. at the Walsh Mansion to make
surgical dressings.
Evening star., 1940-07-28

tall trees it was a strange sight,
but his devoted congregation did not
change the color scheme because it
represented his choice, although
from far and near visitors rode by
to have look at DR.. Pryor's much
talked about pink church"
Married Three Times.
DR.. Pryor was thrice married.
His first wife was Miss Lucy At
kinson, of Dinwiddie County, Va.
After her death, he married Miss
Traces Epes of Nottoway County,
and when she died, he married Miss
Frances Fitzgerald of the Castle,
Nottoway County. Here he lived
until his death at 86, active in the
ministry until the very end. He
had children by each of these
marriages.
A man of fire and zeal. of strong
impatience, as well as of simple
pieties and great human under
standing. it has been said of him,
his heart was entirely with his
people and theirs with him. Old
people came to consult him about
their business problems as we'll as
their spiritual affairs. The young
confided in him as freely as did
those who were his contemporaries
and many love affair came to
happy elimination through his
advice"
Today in many homes in Virginia
as we'll as among the Pryor clan it.
self, stories will be told of the
privilege it was to be guest in the
Pryor home. One diary comments,
One could have horse or carri-
age for the asking, but woe betide
the guest who was late for either
morning or evening prayers. This
inexcusable breach of courtesy
would promptly incur the right
eous wrath of this man of God,
who would be apt to discipline the
| culprit with some such remark as.
1T is plain to be seen you need
guidance, do not again miss the
opportunity to receive it,
Eldest Son Became Judge.
His eldest son, Gen. Roger A.
Pryor, who lived until his 9lst year,
was the last survivor of the squad
| that fired on Fort Sumter. He
became lawyer. and a member of
the New York Supreme Court In
this latter capacity he initiated the
| first litigation in which the validity
of trust combination was challeng-
ed, litigation which eliminated
in a decision by the New York Court
of Appeals that such a combination
was repugnant to the principles of
the common law and was sufficient
cause for the forfeiture of corporate
charters"
And so the lengthening shadow
of great Virginia preacher con-
| tinues on in service to humanity
among his numerous progeny, north
east, west and south as they come
together to strengthen their own
| ideals at the shrine of his memory.
Evening star., 1940-07-28

Reginald LOCKER; social service. Mrs.
Gordon Biddle; hospitality, Mrs. w.
H. Keller; house and rentals, Mrs.
George Pariseau and Mrs. Mark
Halter: social Mrs. Di Blasi and
Mrs. Richard Titlow; program. Mrs.
Robert T. Leopold membership,
Mrs. William MacGowan; Ameri-
can home. Mrs Manning Dyer; ap-
piled education. Mrs. Jack Irwin:
conservation, Mrs. J. G. Ball; mo-
ton pictures. Mrs. Richard D. New
ius; scholarship. Mrs. Kenneth New
ton: fine arts, Mrs. Edward Willis;
arts, Mrs. Edwin H. Etz: drama,
Mrs E. W. Offutt; music. Mrs.
James Hammond international re-
lations. Mrs. j. B. Hutson. and leg
islation and resolutions. Mrs. Louis
A. Gravelle.
The Board of Directors includes
Mrs. T. E. Casey. Mrs. Gilbert
Grosvenor, Mrs. Charles Moore,
Mrs. LOCKER and Mrs. Etz
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Bethesda Women
Plan to Present
Circus Side Show

A circus side show" will be given
by members of the Woman's Club
of Bethesda at II am Tuesday, fol-
lowed by luncheon at 1890 pm.
The entertainment will include the
usual circus features such as the
tattooed lady, lion tanner, hula
dancers, clowns and others.
Mrs. F.. B. Di Blasi is general
chairman of the summer open
house" event and will supervise the
luncheon. to be followed by cards.
Mrs. Jacob Bulger. club president,
has announced appointment of de-
partment chairmen for the coming
year. They are: Literature. Mrs
Hugh Johnston: press and publicity
Mrs. John L. Huber; public welfare
Mrs. Frank P. Farley; hospital. Mrs
Evening star., 1940-07-28
{. u. Gets $4,000
Gift From Women's S
Order Of Foresters
Fund Will Garry On
Work of Commission on
American Citizenship

A gift of S25 900 has been made to
Catholic University by the Women's
Catholic Order of Foresters to carry
on the work of the Commission on
American Citizenship organized
year ago, according to an announce
ment by Mrs. Anna R. Downes, high
chief ranger, from the headquarters
of the organization in Chicago.
The order has pledged itself to
raise this sum over a period OF three
years in order that the program of
civic education already begun at the
university may be carried to sue
cessful conclusion, Mrs. Downes
stated in a letter to the membership
through the Journal of the Order of
ForeSters.
Mrs. Downes wrote, Just a few
short months before his death, our
late Pope Plus XI addressed let
ter to the American Catholic bishops
urging them to formulate a con-
structive program of social action. In
response to the Pope'S appeal the
American hierarchy instructed the
Catholic University to prepare such
a program" Mrs. Downes is one
of the members of the commission
which includes number OF leading
Americans.
Special Study.
Difficulties with reading expert
enced by children of normal and
superior intelligence and the lnvesti-
CATION of the best means for their
correction, as well as in spelling,
writing and arithmetic, is the basis
of study for two groups OF teachers
and graduate students in the sum-
mer session of the university.
A remedial clinic is being con-
Quoted in the child center to which
the children have been referred be-
cause of educational failures by both
parochial and public schools. A
limited number of summer session
students will be given the oppor-
tunity for practice work in remedial
instruction with these children.
DIR. Moore in Charge.
Conducted under the direction of
the Rev. DR.. Thomas Werner Moore,
o. S. B., professor of psychology at
the university and director of child
clinics at Providence Hospital, now
known as the child center at the
university, both the students in the
summer session and the children in
the remedial clinic will have close
and immediate contact with his
guidance.
One group of teachers and re-
research students will concern them
selves with the problems of the ele-
mentary school children and will
seek to analyze and correct difficult
ties in reading, spelling, oral and
written composition through the first
six grades. In a more advanced
class methods of diagnostic testing
and corrective procedures Will be
taught through actual case work.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
BY FRANCES LIDE,
Women's Club Editor.

Mrs. Laura L. Waters and Mrs.
Bertha B. Jones, both active in
club circles here, are among
Washingtonians planning to be
passengers on the S. S. America
during its maiden cruise in the
Caribbean next month. The two
are real globe trotters and it is
no surprise to find them booked
for passage on the new luxury
liner.
Mrs Waters. who recently was
elected vice president of the local
Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club, expects on her return
from the cruise to accompany the
club president, DR.. Florence Arm
strong, to regional conference
in Bristol, Tenn, August 30.
DR. Armstrong left Wednesday
for Iowa to visit relatives for a
month.
Miss Lundquist
Still for Willkie.
Back from sort of family
reunion held at Lake Okoboji,
Iowa. is Miss Vera Lundquist, who
is we'll and favorably known to
club editors for the fine pub
licity work she has done for the
Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club and also for the Zonta
Club. She joined sister from