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Evening star., 1940-01-12
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOLINE, ILL.,, Jan. 12-Ten-inch
ice and some dexterous plotting
saved five passengers and a crew OF
three from possible death early to-
day when United Air Lines plane
made forced landing on a narrow
stretch of the Rock River.
The plane, with one of it's two
motors disabled, slid across the ice
and smashed into a concrete retain
ing wall on the river bank. -Four
passengers and the two pilots were
only slightly hurt.
The 14-passenger sleeper, en- route
from New York to San Francisco
developed motor trouble about mid
night while near Iowa City, Iowa.
Unwilling to risk landing on the
small Iowa City airport, Chief Pilot
Charles E. Wheeler of Oak Park
ILL.,, turned his craft about and
backtracked to Moline, go miles
away.
The plane overshot the Moline
field, Just cleared a hill on the
north end, and then began to settle
The lone functioning motor pulled
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Air Officers Revolt
Quickly Suppressed
In Ecuador
Brief Uprising Was Led
By VeIosco Iborro,
Defeated Candidate
BY the Associated Press.


GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador. Jan. "a
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra. a presi-
dental candidate apparently de-
feated in two days of voting Just
closed, led an uprising of aviation
officers at the military aviation field
today, but the insurrection was
quickly suppressed by army SER
geants and a. group of about 80
soldiers
Some 200 civilians joined the re-
bellion. Velasco Ibarra was arrest
ed, along with Maj. Rafael Astudillo
and Flores Milo. a Guayaquil broker.
Velasco Ibarra, former President
was one of three candidates for the
presidency in elections held yester-
day and the day before. On the
basis of early returns he was run
ming second to Carlos Arroyo del Rio
Arroyo del Rio Held Elected.
TodayS uprising began shortly
after midnight when the govern
ment in Quito announced that Ar
royo del Rio could be considered
elected. Rebel aviation officers
seized Col. Luis Rodriguez. COM
mander of the air base. at his home,
and took him prisoner. Without be-
ing given time to dress, he was taken
to the air field in his pajamas.
Leaders of infantry gar1fsons i'm
mediately prepared an attack on the
air base, but before it was launched
a group of air base sergeants, led by
Sergt. Tomas Osorio and with the
support of soldiers. put down the
uprising and made prisoners of the
leadera
When the armed group charged
the rebels the civilians who had
joined the movement fled and the
implicated aviation officers sur
rendered.
Humberto Larrea. aviation sub
lieutenant, was wounded by an in
fantry patrol as he drove into
Guayaquil to summon government
aid.
Rebel air officers who went to in
fantry barracks to seek support for
their movement were arrested.
Resigned for Campaign.
The third candidate in the elec-
ton was Jacinto Jijon Caamano,
conservative. who came from Los
Angeles, Calf. to make the race.
Arroyo del Rio had resigned as pro-
visional President to run.
Returns with scattered precincts
missing gave Arroyo del Rio, Liberal
candidate, 32,911 votes and Velasco
1barra, independent, 10000 Jijon
Caamano had 14.495 votes.
Velasco Ibarra, who won in
Guayaquil and Quito, Ecuador's
largest cities, charged the govern
ment headed by Andres Cordoba
with fraud. Arroyo del Rio had
won in the small towns and rural
districts.
Evening star., 1940-01-12
German Planes Draw
British Fire in
Coastal Flights
English Continue Scout
Visits Over Germany
And HeIqoIond
BY the Associated Press.

bS hSSOCldtcu
LONDON, Jan. l2.-German bomb
ing planes cruised owe. British ports
today for the fourth successive day,
drawing fierce bursts of anti-air-
craft fire as they appeared in cloud
less skies above the Thames estuary.
the Suffolk coast and off Yorkshire.
/ The raiders were flying at high
altitude and no air-raid warnings
were sounded and no bombs dropped
The British press, noting that
German Air Marshal Hermann Will
helm Goering observed his 47th
birthday anniversary today. de-
scribed the air raids as his "celebra-
tlon," which they said, was flop. ,
- 0taeial sourcssss 1Efbed the Ger
man aerial activity to clearing
weather, ideal for reconnaissance.
Scout Flights Over Germany.
The air ministry ANNOUNCED that
the Royal Air Force. engaged with
the Nazis in a tit-for-tit war of
feeler thrusts, had made successful
scouting flights last night over
Western and Northwestern Ger
many and over seaplane bases in
Helgoland Blight.
German bombers meanwhile con-
tlnued their raids on shipping off
the English coast.
The bombing and sinking of the
1,7O6-ton British steamer Keynes in
the North Sea was disclosed today
when her crew of II was landed at
an English port
Members of the crew said the ship
was attacked twice by Nazi planes.
which scored five direct bomb hits.
Only one crewman, the radio
operator was injured.
l.. Fisher, mate of the Keynes,
said he saw another ship apparently
bombed, and third standing by.
Landing of the 195-ton British
trawler Croxton's crew of nine in an
English port disclosed that the vessel
had been sunk in the North Sea
yesterday morning by German
warplane. Bombing of the steamer
PitWines, 932 tons, off the Yorkshire
coast yesterday afternoon by two
German warplanes also was an
nounced. The crew was saved and
their vessel taken in tow
Mines sank three other vessels off
the English coast in the last "a
hours-the British steamer Granta,
2,7l9 tons; the British tanker Ell
Oso, 1887 tons, and the Italian liner
Traviata. 5.l23 tons.
Gunfire Heard in London.
Sounds of gunfire were carried
into the heart of London as anti
aircraft guns cut loose this morn
ing when German plane was sight
ed over the Thames Estuary. Per-
sons in the streets of towns along
the estuary could see shells bursting
near the plane, which was headed
toward the open sea. The air min
istry later announced the raider had
been driven off by British fighters
and anti-aircraft guns.
A plane described as Heinkel
bomber flew high over the Suffolk
coast and disappeared in south
easterly direction when defense bat
terles opened fire. Another Heinkel
fled seaWard from the Yorkshire
'See LONDON, Page A-71
Evening star., 1940-01-12
japanese Apologize
To American Woman
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press
SHANGHAI. Jan. R-Japanese
naval authorities today visited Miss
Frances Donaldson of Louisville,
KY, and apologized for an attack
on her by Japanese sentry.
They acknowledged the truth of
the American business woman's re-
port that on December 20 a sentry
struck her with his fist when she
crossed bridge into the Interna-
tional Settlement, walking inadvert-
emily on what the Japanese. con-
slider the wrong side" of the street.
On December % japanese naval
spokesman challenged Miss Dom
aldson's report, which had been
made the basis of an American
consular demand for investigation
and disciplinary action.
I'VE consider that the charges
constitute a fishy allegation made
by somebody with an ulterior mo-
tive" the spokesman said at that
time.
Miss Donaldson accepted the
Japanese apology. She represents
an embroidery exporting concern.
Evening star., 1940-01-12

keeping to the Raate road and lead
ing to the area of the great battle.
We were going cautiously now.
everybody on skis and no longer
riding in supply sledges. ..-
At bridgehead we came to a few
bodies of Russian dead and a blown
up armored car-Sotiet advance
scouts. From here on the sides of
the road were Uttered with bodies
of men and horses every hundred
yards. Our column split again, one
section entering some woods, while
l Kept on with the main section to
the battle area.
-Four miles from Suomussalmi,
after bend in the road, we came
upon sight I never want to see
again. 1t was the main battle scene.
1t began with a smashed Russian
tank which had held up a 4-mile-
long super-mechanized battalion. As
the column telescoped behind this
tank. the Firms attacked from the
f1anks and poured hell into the
(See BATTLE. Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Bv CARTER BROOKE JOHNS.

The National Labor Relations
Board was charged today by Rep
resentative Routzohn, Republican
OF Ohio. at the House Investigating
Committee hearings, with Juggling
figures Of employe elections at in
dustrial plants.
The accusation. voiced in ques-
tion and then asserted affirmatively.
was denied emphatically by the wit
ness under examination, Miss Mar
agert McDuff Farmer. a review at
torney for the board
Il am not accusing you; said Mr..
Routzohn. You accepted the
figures sent in by Mr.. Phillips"
The committee member referred
to Phillip G. Phillips. regional direc-
Evening star., 1940-01-12

Leaving Suomussalmi with a de-
tachment of Finnish requirements
going to. the front with supplies,
had an opportunity to watch the
Firms in the process of finishing of
the remnants of the l63d Regiment
OF the 44th Division of the t4th Red
Army. Corps.
Discrepancy has appeared as
to the identity of the Russian
units routed by the Firms. The
Associated Press has Identified
the first one defeated as the 1880
Division and the second the 44th
Division)
In a long stream of supply sleds
and ski troops, We moved up to the
front. We passed the first contina
gents of Finnish troops coming out
of the battle. walking heavily on
their skis. their faces black with
gunpowder and bearing a set express
sion after terrible experience.
Our column stopped about three
miles out from SuomuSsalmi> and
then split. went with the section
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Balkan Kings Reported
In Secret Conference
BY the Associated Press

bS tne Associated Press
BUCHAREST. Jan. IL King
Carol of Rumania and Regent Prince
Paul of Yugoslavia were reported in
official circles today to have held a
secret conference two days ago at
Vrsao, near the frontier.
Crown Prince Mihai of Rumania
and Yugoslav Premier Dragisha
Cvetkovich were said also to have
attended the meeting.
1t was understood that King Carol
sounded out Prince Paul on Yugo-
slavias attitude toward the Italian
Hungarian offer of support of Ru-
mania in return for a Rumanian
promise of territorial revision with
Hungary-after the current war.
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Bakery Employees
Upheld in Strike
Against Importations
Justice Adkins Decision
Is Hailed by A. F. Of l..
As Signal Victory
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Union labor at Gundersheimer,
Inc. bakery concern. struck in
July 1887. protesting importation
BY company OF bakery products
from Philadelphia Company
filed suit in District Court for
5000 900 damages under anti
trust la,Us less than tho ,Ueeks
after strike began.
District Court Justice Jesse c. Ad-
kins today held that bakers and
statesmen of a local company might
lawfully strike to prevent the. firm
from importing bakery products
which might endanger the economic
welfare of the employees.
The decision armed the American
Federation of Labor with wedge
which the Federation admittedly
will use in fighting the Justice De-
partment's Nation wide drive
against alleged antitrust activities
of organized labor
The decision came in a directed
verdict against Gundersheimer. Inc
a Washington baking concern
which had brought suit under the
Sherman Antitrust Act and the
Clayton Act against the A. F. of LIS
International Brotherhood of Team
sters and the International Bakery
Workers Union. and members of
their locals.
Hailed by Federation.
The Federation hailed the deci-
sion as signal victory and in a
statement issued by its general
counsel's Office said the precedent
making" decision will undoubtedly
have a profound effect on Thurman
Arnold's crusade against labor ac-
tivities'
Mr.. Arnold is in charge of the
Antitrust Division of the Justice
Department.
This decision" the Federation
tSee A. F. of L., Page A-5D
Evening star., 1940-01-12
House Member Says N. L. r. B.
JuggIed Plant Election Figures
FIore-Up in Committee Follows Charge
Rv Renuhlicnn. Witness Denies II

tor at Cincinnati, who had super
vised an election at the Sorg Paper
Co, Middletown, Ohio.
A sharp f1are-up among commit
tee members was precipitated by
Mr.. Routzohn's question: The
board juggles SOME of these figures
does it not?'
No. We do not juggle figures.
said Miss Farmer.
Representative Murdock. Demo-
crat. Of Utah interviewed to bring
out from the witness that it was
ore of the boards duties to tabulate
results of elections and certify
them.
Then shouted Mr.. Routzohn
See LABOR BOARD, Page A-3J
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Car Kills Man After Wreck

VALPARAISO, Ind, Jan. IL (R.-
A truck driven by Nick Vanderaa,
81, farmer near Wanatah, hit a
post on U. S. road 80 east Of here
last night, but Vanderaa was not
hurt.
He got out and started away.
Another motorist ran over him and
killed him.
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Krupp's Son, Flyer,
Killed in Action
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 12-Lt. Claus
Krupp Won Bohlen und Halbach,
second son Of the head of the great
Krupp works, munitions makers,
was killed in action January 10, his
family announced today.
Calus was 20, an aviator, and
was the son of Gustav Krupp Won
Bohlen und Halbach.
Evening star., 1940-01-12
President to Go Home

President Roosevelt expects to 60
to his Hyde Park home the latter
part of this month to spend a few
days. In announcing this at his
press conference today. the Presi-
dent said he doubted very much if
he would be able to visit the Pacific
Coast this spring or next summer.
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Continue Trade Pacts
As Aid 10 Farmer,
Wallace Urges
House Committee Told
End Of Program Would
Be Unfortunate
BACKGROUND


In 1882 Congress extended to
June ~, 1910, administration
authority to negotiate reciprocal
trade agreements mithout con-
oressiondl ratification. Opposi-
ton to the low-tarif aspect OF
the agreements began to oro1c
last summer, chiefly in dgricul-
. tural centerS in the West In his
message to Congress, President
Roosevelt emphasized need ior
program as fundamental part of
foundation OF any morld peace
BY BLAIR BOLLES.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
today urged the continuation OF
the administration trade agree
ments program as an aid to the
prosperity of the American farmer
in whose behalf most of the oppo-
sition to the program has been
raised. An end of the program
would be extremely unfortunate
for the farmer he said
Secretary Wallace delivered his
statement to the House Ways and
Means Committee after Secretary
of State Hull. during long, acri-
monious examination. told Repre-
sentative Gearhart, Republican. of
California that under the agree
ments the farmer is progressively
better off, his income progressively
increasing. his prices are not bad
Representative Reed. Republic an
of New York pursued the farm ques-
ton by suggesting that Secretary
Wallace and Secretary Hull were
working at cross purposes. Mr.
Reed pointed out that the Com
modify Credit Corp had bought
$3l3000,0O0 worth of surplus farm
goods, among them items like cattle
calves. figs and cheese on which the
duties have been lowered through
the trade agreements
Denies Disagreement.
Mr. Hull denied he was on the op.
posite side of the fence from his
cabinet colleague. The two cabinet
members gave the principal testi-
mony during the second day on the
hearings on the resolution for the
continuation beyond June IL of the
administrations authority to negoti-
ate reciprocal trade agreements
without congressional ratification.
Since the authority first was con-
ferred in 1884, the administration
has negotiated % agreements. The
authority is to raise or lower existing
tariffs by so per cent, but the prac-
tice is to lower tariffs. Mr.. Hull
pointed out the authority was con-
ferred in order to broaden America s
export markets.
In answer to the protective tariff
argument put by Representative
Woodruff, Republican, of Michigan
Mr.. Hull said that for every dollar
of imports the trade agreements
bring into the United States, they
make possible SO in export sales. He
pleaded for continuance of the pro-
gram to meet the emergency" erect
ed in a wartime world.
Had there been no war, Mr.. Hull
(Continued an Page "A Column 1 !
Evening star., 1940-01-12
BULLETIN.


The House passed by an over
whelming vote today a $264,6ll,.
252 emergency defense appropri-
alton for use of the Army, Navy,
Coast Guard and Federal Bureau
of Investigation.
just before the final voice vote,
the House rejected a motion by
Representative Schafer, ,Repub-
lican, of Wisconsin to send the
bill back to the Appropriations
Committee with instructions to
write in prohibition against
using any Of the funds for con-
struction, maintenance or oper-
: atop of ships engaged in patrol
OF what he called the "3OO-mile
Welles neutrality, zone"
There were only few scat
tered noes when the question was
put on final passage and no roll
call was demanded. The measure
now goes to the Senate.
The Budget Bureau first recon-
mended a bill providing $27l ,OOO,-
600. The committee cut this to
$267 1877 ,908 and a further reduc-
ton Of $2,586,656 was made by
amendment today.
By the Associated Press.
A group OF Republicans attempted
today to shave down the admins
tration's $267 10000 emergency de-
fense and neutrality appropriation
but their first attempt met with
failure.
An amendment by Representative
Taber, Republican. of New York to
reduce the Armys fund for four
months of winter maneuvers in the
South from sl8,OO0,00O to $4,000, ,O0O
was promptly defeated, SO to so,
Mr., Taber argued that two months
was enough. Representative Lam
bertson, Republican, of Kansas sug
gested that the gathering together
OF two Army corps of troops, as the
general staff proposes, would lead
the American people to believe this
country was preparing for war rath-
er than defense.
Woodrum Manages Bill.
Representative, Woodrum. Demo-
cfat, OF Virginia, managing the bill
on the floor, saidshe preferred the
opinions of Gen. John J. PershinR
ano Gen. George c. Marshall, Army
chief of staff, as to how long the
maneuvers should be to Mr.. Taber,s
or his own.
The House was expected to pass
before nightfall the deficiency bill.
The Senate is in recess until Mon
day.
Picking up the suggestion of SEN
ator Adams, Democrat, of Colorado.
that the emergency defense item be
transferred to military activi-
ties, Senator Lucas. Democrat. of
Illinois said:
1T might be possible to cut sew
eral hundred million dollars from
defense appropriations and use it
See CONGRESS. Page A-7D
Evening star., 1940-01-12
|4-Mie Red Column Trapped
And Destroyed by Firms
Force Marching on Suomussolmi Caught
Between Disabled Tonk and Blasted Bridge
BY JAMES ALDRIDGE.

WITH THE FINNISH NORTHEASTERN ARMY THE RUS
SIAN BORDER via Kajaani JAM IL ANA by radiolOn
road between Suomussam Raate Russian
correspondent witnessed the last the greatest battle
Finnish War datehe battle SuQmussalnt
thing that neither else will PROBABLY
Evening star., 1940-01-12

Foreign
Four -mile-long Russian column de-
stroyed by Firms. Page Al
Air officers revolt is suppressed
quickly by Ecuador. Page Al
German warplanes draw British fire
in coastal flights. Page Al
Russians launching drives on Salla
and Petsamo fronts. Page Al
Britain to answer American repub-
lies protest SOON Page Az
Three Nazi planes downed on front,
French report. Page Az
japanese see Guam plan new "un-
friendly gesture Page "A
National
Effort to shave special defense fund
defeated. Page Al
President asks congressional aid for
Finland. Page Al
Wallace urges trade pacts be con-
tinued to aid farmer. Page Al
Labor Board charged with Juggling
plant election figures. Page Al
Harrison-Bilbo amity report stirs
Mississippi. Page AS
Treaty limit on cruisers may still
apply, Stark says. Page AS
U. s. presents arguments as medical
antitrust case opens. Page Al
Bank deposits, currency and coin
largest in history. Page ALI
Huge New Orleans parade lampoons
high officials. Page BIS
MacNider says U. S. justly fears
war involvement. Page Bill
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Summary Of Todoy's Star
Washington and Nearby.

Washington and Nearby.
Security Board backs annuity plan
principle. Page Al
Man, so, killed in traffic accident; ice
forms on streets. Page B-f
Police traffic safety conference called
for Tuesday. Page B-1
Hazen assured of his reappointment
by Roosevelt. Page B-1
Evening star., 1940-01-12
BY JOHN c. HENRY.

l<44MoV2o79's<SFs ySsAz5SS3fff14f UcfsVse pdv~
ment, amounting to about $3.50 900,
which he directed should be sus-
pended in a special Treasury ac-
count, figures in the whole question
of what is to be done for the Baltic
nation.
Credit to Sweden Considered.
Mr.. Roosevelt's first open en-
couragement to Congress to go
ahead with Finnish aid legislation
followed a suggestion by Federal
Loan Administrator Jesse H. Jones
yesterday that American credit
might be extended to Sweden, close
friend of Finland and itself deeply
concerned over possibility that it
may be drawn into one of Europe S
wars.
The Export Import Bank, which
functions under Mr.. Jones general
supervision, already has extended
$10,000000 credit to Finland and to
Norway for purchase here of nom
military supplies.
Mr.. Jones was scheduled to see
the President today at the White
House
In addition 10 Red Cross and
numerous relief efforts under way
IN this country in behalf of Finland
military aid was supplied indirectly
by the action of the Navy Depart
ment in waving its priority to de-
livery of A Brewster fighting planes
IN order that Finnish efforts to OBJ
tam the ships might be expedited
IL is understood Finland subse-
quently arranged for quick delivery
OF these planes fully equipped. In
addition, Finnish representatives
mere are reported negotiating for
purchase OF other military supplies
Possibility of further American
ASSISTANCE TO another beSieged gov
efnment was seen here today when
James A. Moffett, head of the Cali
1ornla- Texas Oil Co. q subsidiary of
STANDARD Oil. brought to the Presi-
dent a confidential report on prog
reSS OF Slno-Japanese hostilities and
emma S need of funds. The Export
Import Bank loaned China $25 .OOO.-
UO0 some months ago. but it is un-
derstood most of this has been ex-
hausted and additional loans are
being sought. Mr. Moffett's COM
pany has extensive operations in
China.
Taylor to See President.
Another caller scheduled today
was MyrOn G. TaVlor recentlv-an-
pointed personal representative of
the President to the Vatican. Mr.
Taylor was invited to a luncheon
conference at the White House for
what Mr.. Roosevelt described as a
general discussion of the whole Eu-
ropean situation and possible efforts
toward peace which might result
from the dispatch of an emissary
to the seat of the Catholic Church.
The President said he had not
yet received an official acknowledge
ment from Pope Plus of the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Taylor. 1t was
reported yesterday, however, that
such response is now en- route from
Rome to Washington.
Also invited to the luncheon con-
ference were Secretary of State Hull
and Undersecretary Sumner Welles.
Just before Mr. Taylor arrived at
the White House, the President saw
the Rev. Maurice S. Sheehy of Cath
olic University and the Most Rev.
James H. Ryan of Omaha