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Evening star., 1940-03-12
Third Term Faces
First Primary Test
In Voting Today
Independents Fight
Roosevelt Lineup in
New Hampshire
BY the Associated Press.

MANCHESTER, N. H.. March
IA handful of candidates-split
in their choice of a Democratic
standard bearer-bucked strong
and we'll organized slate of delegates
pledged to President Roosevelt's re-
nomination today in the Nations
first primary ballot-box test of the
third-term issue.
Robert H. Sanderson, minority
leader in the New Hampshire House
last year and treasurer of the Dem
ocratic State Committee. who ran
as an unpledged candidate for dele
gate-at-large, appeared to have
the strongest chance of breaking
through the Roosevelt lineup.
Personally popular and perhaps
the widest known of the independ-
ent candidates. he emerged from
retirement to campaign against
third term. asserting the ideals of
the founding fathers included
Changing laws to meet changing
conditions, but no perpetuation of
power in any one mans hands"
16 Pledged to Roosevelt.
A complete slate of Roosevelt
pledged candidates. including many
of the partys leaders. faced oppo-
sition from three unpledged candi-
dates, three supporters of Postmas-
ter General James A. Farley and
one candidate indorsing Vice Presi-
dent John N. Garner.
In all, % Democrats-16 of them
pledged to the President-contest-
ed for the II convention posts. The
Roosevelt forces were assured of
five places
The Republican contest was one
of personalities, rather than issues.
With but one exception the candi-
dates were running as unpledged
but generally were on record in
favor of Bridges as a "favorite
son." Gov Murphy and Senators
Bridges and Tobey appeared as
sured Of three of the places, with
former Senator George Moses, for
mer Gov. Huntley Spaulding and
Judge William j. Britton, chairman
of the Republican State Committee,
battling it out for the fourth place
Keeps Pledge to Dewey.
Considerable interest was directed
toward the candidacy of j. Howard
Gile, former Nashua police COM
missioner, who filed as pledged to
Thomas E. Dewey and refused to
withdraw when the New York dis
trict attorney announced he did not
want to challenge Bridges claim to
the New Hampshire delegation.
Another possible opportunity to
measure Mr.. Dewey's vote-pulling
strength may come in the second
district, where Prof. James P.
Richardson of Hanover was one OF
four candidates for two openings
as district delegate. Prof. Richard
son, while running as unpledged
publicly expressed a preference for
Mr.. Dewey.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated freSS.
Senator johnson, Democrat, of
Colorado. saying he was seeking Co
operation between State and Federal
laws instead of coercion by the Fed
eral Government" urged the Senate
today to curtail sharply the scope of
anti-politics legislation.
The Colorado Senator spoke when
the Senate began another day of its
lengthy debate on legislation by Sem
ator Hatch, Democrat, of New Mex
leo to extend to State employees paid
partly from Federal funds the re-
strictions against political activity
already imposed on Federal en-
ployes.
Senator johnson proposed an
amendment which would apply the
restrictions only in States which had
similar prohibitions against political
activity by purely State employees.
The Hatch proposal would en-
power Federal agencies to withhold
loans and grants from States in
which the Civil Service Commission
found that State-Federal employees
had been politically active.
With the resumption of debate
none could tell how long it would
take the Senate to reach vote on
the Hatch legislation, which 1t re-
fused to shelve yesterday.
Senator Hatch told reporters that
'I hope there won't be filibuster-
the majority of the Senate wants
this bill to pass"
Deficiency Bill Passed.
Before taking up the Hatch bill
the Senate approved and returned
to the House for consideration of
amendments the first deficiency ap-
preparations bill.
The measure, carrying $92, TIT ,02l, ,
was $2,707, 1892 above the sum ap-
proved in the House. The bill pro-
vides $50, 900, 900 for soil conservation
payments. That appropriation
TC.. ~ONTrDrCC Dooo A0N
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Finnish-Russion Peace Talks
Continuing in Moscow
Armistce Rumors Heard in Hesinki;
scandinavian Press Optimistic

gen reported that Russian leaders
early today had presented final con-
ditions for ending the war, and in
Finland itself the war continued
with unabated fury as the Russians
apparently actually increased their
attacks on all fronts to press their
advantage.
The Russians announced they
finally had completely surrounded
the city of Viipuri and penetrated
into its northeastern sections. Pre-
viously they had announced enter
ing the southern sections.
The Finnish news agencys an
(See PEACE, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1940-03-12
6. H. BaIsIey, U. Of Va.
Student, Killed in Crash
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, March
12.-Gecrge H. Balsley. %. son Of
Comdr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Balsley
of Washington, was fatally injured
in an automobile accident near
Gordonsville today.
Balsley, who was a fourth-year
student at the University of Vir-
ginia, died in an ambulance en- route
to University Hospital. A companion,
Walter D. Woodward, suffered severe
cuts but was said to be in a satis-
factory condition.
The two were believed to have
been returning from GordOnsville
when the accident occurred shortly
after 3 am: The car left the high
way, snapped telephone pole and
crashed into a, fence. Mr.. Wood
ward managed to crawl out of the
wreckage and walked to house to
call for help.
Mr.. Balsley's mother. who has
been visiting in Puerto Rico, is re-
ported en- route here. His father,
who is stationed with the Navy's
Atlantic squadron, was informed Of
the tragedy this morning.
Mr.. Woodward is the son of ]. E.
Woodward of Hampton Gardens,
Richmond.
Navy Department records list
Comdr. Balsley as executive officer
of the battleship wyoming. They
show he has two other children,
Betty G., and Frank H. The Ball
sleys formerly lived In the 1900 block
Of Glennbrook road NV.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
BY the Associated Press.

COPENHAGEN, March 12-Rus-
sian-Finnish peace negotiations con-
tinued in Moscow today, their status
screened behind conflicting rumors
After reports that the parleys had
ended and the Finnish delegation
was on It's way home, the Finnish
News Agency announced that the
talks were continuing.
Advices reaching Copenhagen from
Hensinki disclosed there were strong
rumors in the Finnish capital that
an armistice would be announced
today.
The Stockholm newspaper Tidnin-
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Rule Of Fear Denied
By Chairman Lodge
Of A. B. {. Board
Official Also Answers
Other Charges at
Liquor Hearing
BY JAMES E. CHINN.

Thomas E. Lodge, chairman of the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
emphatically denied today before
the special congressional COM
mittee investigating the District
liquor situation charges that the
board administers the A. B. C. Act
by "a rule of fear"
IF enforcement of the law con-
stitutes rule of fear, that is some
thing beyond my control" he de-
clared 1--WE are trying to enforce
the law without fear or favor. l
think there's no rule of fear at all
but merely enforcement of the law"
A witness before the committee
several weeks ago complained thai
the board operated under a rule OF
fear"
Denies Other Charges.
Mr.. Lodge also categorically denied
a number of other charges made by
previous witness as he was subjected
to intensive cross-examination by
Chairman Eberharter and Repre-
sentative Hunter, Democrat, of
Ohio.
Mr.. Lodge admitted he conduct
ed hearings on the theory that
liquor dealers cited before the board
are not entitled to the same de-
gree of benefit of doubt and pre-
sumption of innocence that obtains
in criminal courts.
He declared the A. B. C. Board is
an administrative body and that
the rules of evidence that apply
in the courts are not applicable
before the board. He explained that
liquor dealers who are cited before
the board are not under indictment
and are not on trial. They are
not criminals" he said, but re-
spondents.'
In general statement prior to
the cross Ss-examination. the A. B.
C. Board chairman declared that
agency is administering the Liquor
Control Act irppartially land with
a sense of serving the public in
terest generally rather than trying
to accommodate the particular
wishes of those who might be
selfishly motivated."
He made two specific recon-
mendations, as follows:
/. An increase in the boards own
inspection force, which now con-
sists of two greatly overworked"
men.
2. Re-enactment of a discarded
regulation which prohibited the
granting of license within 400
feet of church or school,
At the very outset of the cross
examination, Chairman Eberharter
said complaints had been made to
the committee that the A. B. C.
Board did not cooperate with liquor
dealers.
Drinking Position Needs Study.
Near the close of the cross -ex-
animation of Mr.. Lodge, he was
asked whether he would support the
views of Maj. Ernest w. Brown, SD
perintendent of police, that class A
liquor dealers be forced to close at
9 p.m., instead of midnight, except
on Saturday, and that persons be
allowed to stand up at bars and
drink.
Mr.. Lodge said he believed the
package stores should be allowed I'd
keep open until 10 pm, but the pro-
posal to permit perpendicular drink
ing required more study.
The witness did express the belief
that liquor departments in drug and
grocery stores be separated by gates
and closed at the same hour as
liquor stores.
''The board is ready and willing
to give fullest cooperation" said
Mr.. Lodge. 'The board even asks
licensees, especially new ones, to sit
(See I,IOJJOR Page Amy
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Mansfield Undergoes
Coll Bladder Operation

BY the Associated Press.
Representative Mansfield, Demo-
crat of Texas, chairman of the House
Rivers and Harbors Committee, un-
derwent a bladder operation today
in Naval Hospital.
The 79-year-old Representative
received a blood TRANSMISSION yester-
day to build up his strength in
preparation for the operation.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Britain Asked 10 Halt
u. 5. Exports Reaching
Nazis Via V|adivostok
Opposition Liberal
Urges Action in
Commons Talk
By the Associated Press.

os tilc ENSoCldlcu FEeSS.
LONDON, March 12.-Geoffrey L.
Mander. opposition Liberal, in the
House of Commons today urged
Britain to take some very definite
action to prevent exports from the
United States from reaching Ger
many through Vladivostok. Soviet
Russia's Far Eastern seaport.
Ronald H. Cross, minister of eco
nomic warfare, said he would be glad
to hear any suggestions, Mr.. Man.
der retorted he would be very glad"
to offer some.
Mr.. Gross said over 100000 tons
OF contraband had been seized by
the allies thus far.
Task of British Army.
War Secretary Oliver Stanley told
the House it was improper and un-
desirable to attempt to forecast what
task the British Army might be
called upon to fulfill in the future" I"
Mr.. Stanley made his statement
In presenting to the House his secret
token" budget for the army. 1t fol-
lowed upon disclosure by official
sources that several communications
had been sent to Finland Offering
allied aid on an enlarged scale.
The token" budget was in keep
(See COMMONS page A-3O
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Heavy Gunfire Heard
In Poris Unexplained
BY the Associated Press.

BY thS ASS0C1Ated PreSE.
PARIS, March l2.-Heavy gun
fire was heard in Paris this morn
ing, but several hours later the firing
still was unexplained. There was no
AFRAID alarm and no planes were
seen.
Last night Paris was shaken by
the thudding of anti-aircraft fire as
searchlights picked out plane, pre-
sumably German, over the capital
area. There was no raid alarm, but
radio stations shut down for a time
to prevent hostile planes using their
signals as q guide to the city.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Influenza Toll Down

LONDON, March II tP.-The in
f1uenza epidemic in England and
Wales caused 512 deaths in the week
ending March 2. This figure was 1T
less than the toll of the preceding
week, according to reports made
public today.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
johnson Asks Curb
On Hatch Bill 10 Get
State Cooperation
Colorodoon Seeks to
Avoid Coercion by
Federal Government
BACKGROUND


Senate Democrats split last
1Deek oUer Hatch Act amend
ments to ertend to State en-
ployes paid in ,Dhole or part NTH
Federal funds the present polit-
erdl 1Uorkers. President Roose-
Uelt tdDors extension measure,
but coalition OF Southern and
NeU Deal Democrats is oppos-
ing it.
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Summary Of Todoy's Star
Washington and Vicinity

Man killed by street car is city's 18th
trafnc victim. Page Al
Pelley ordered returned to face North
Carolina charges. Page Al
Commissioners vote to appeal courts
tax decision. Page Al
Price accuses House economy bloc
of "insincerity.' Page B-1
School, fire and police items up in
subcommittee today. Page B-1
Victim helps capture holdup man
after fight. Page B-1
Social workers present skit on D. c.
welfare work. Page B-4
Evening star., 1940-03-12

BY the Associated Press
The Senate Commerce Committee
today approved. to Z, a resolution
suggesting that questions regarding
personal income be deleted from the
1910 census.
The committee approved the pro-
posal. sponsored by Senator Tobey
Republican, of New Hampshire after
rejecting a milder substitute sug-
gested by Senator Maloney, Demo-
crat, of Connecticut.
Senator Tobey's resolution would
express 1.-The sense of the Senate"
that the income questions should
not be asked. Senator Maloney pro-
Evening star., 1940-03-12

ity resulted last year in the pas
sage OF an income tar laU, ap-
plicable to persons "domiciled"
here. The ruling OF Corporation
Counsel Seal that "dOmicile"
meant residence opened the ,Day
to multiple taration t'locdl resi-
dents Uho claim poting rights in
the States and led to widespread
protests.
(Tert OF Court OF Appeals decision
on Page A-1I.)
Corporation Counsel Elwood H.
Seal was authorized today by unani-
nous vote of the Commissioners to
apply to the Supreme Court for a
writ Of certiorari in connection
with the decision by the District
Court of Appeals in the James j.
Sweeney case, which has been in
terpreted by District officials as i'm
periling the Districts new income
tax levies.
The Commissioners and Mr.. Seal
said the District income levies had
not yet been knocked out" although
they recognized that the decision
was blow" and agreed the Dis
trict should continue to collect the
tax until some conclusive action
has been taken.
These considerations were given
to the Districts muddled tax sit
uation as the Commissioners be-
gan conferences with their tech
nical experts to try to determine
what was ahead.
Hazen FavOrs Pond Plan.
Asked what they would do should
the District income levies be killed
or abandoned, Commissioner Ha-
zen said:
Il always was in favor of the
Pond tax plan, and I always will be
because of the peculiar situation
in which the District government
finds ITSELF
The Pond tax plan called for q
combination income and sales tax
program, with the income levy ap-
plying only to the higher brackets
high enough to miss members OF
Congress-and sales tax providing
exemption for certain necessities
Such a plan was considered by the
Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the
House District Committee last ses-
sion, but was abandoned In prefer
ence to personal income levy
which would apply to those who are
found to be "domiciled" in the Dis
trict. To this was added fiat rate
5 per cent corporate income tax.
Neither Commissioner McCoach
nor Commissioner Allen would COM
NIT himself as to what type of pro-
gram he would favor should the in
come levy be killed. Both agreed
some new tax program of necessity
would have to be developed. Col
McCoach did say the Commissioners
last year had reported in favor of
the Pond tax plan. Commissioner
Allen declined a direct comment.
When asked for his views, Mr.
Seal said, Il can see no reason why
a personal income tax for the Dis
trict could not be drafted which
would stand court test. Perhaps it
should be based on incomes earned
IN the District instead on those
domiciled here, but this is an issue
we hope to fight out before the
Supreme Court"
Mr.. Seal has drafted a bill calling
for the substitution of combination
sales tax and personal income tax
on the higher brackets. but he made
his draft at the request of Chairman
Nichols OF the Fiscal Affairs Sub
committee.
Steady Line at District Building.
There was fairly steady line OF
prospective income tax payers in
line this morning before the tax
consulrants in the first floor cor
ridor of the District Building
Offlcials said there had been some
slight falling off" in the number
(see INCOME TAX, Page A-5.)
! -
Evening star., 1940-03-12
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND-
Senate Commerce Subcommit-
tee uoted, to 2, early this month
to support Tobey resolution piac-
ing Senate on record against re-
quiring citizens to dnsWer per-
sonal income questions in this
gears census. Commerce De-
pdrtment has insisted questions
are necessary to study OF unem-
ployment, and President RoOSe-
Delt has called opposition to
questions q political mOre."
Evening star., 1940-03-12
Commissioners
Will Appeal
Tax Decision
Huzen Fuvors Pond
PIun if Income Lew
Is Ended

BACKGROUND
The perennial question OF bol-
Stering District revenues in the
face OF the remuneration by the
Government OF the principle OF
sharing on an equitable basis the
cost OF operating the municipal
ity resulted last year in the pas
sage OF an income tar la,p, ap-
plicable to persons "domiciled"
here. The ruling of Corporation
Counsel Seal that "domicile"
meant residence opened the Day
to multiple taration ot'locdl rest
dents Uho claim poting rights in
the States and led to widespread
protests.
Evening star., 1940-03-12

(see CONGRESS, Page A-20
Evening star., 1940-03-12

(See COMMONS, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1940-03-12

(See LIQUOR, Page A-1O)
Evening star., 1940-03-12

Snow or sleet, changing to rain and not
quite so cold; lowest about 26 tonight;
tomorrow rain, slowly rising tempera-
ture. Temperatures today-Highest,
80 at 2 pm; lowest, 81, at am.
From the United states weather bureau report.
Full details on PAGE Az.
Evening star., 1940-03-12

(See PEILEY, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1940-03-12

(Tert OF Court OF Appeals decision
on Page A-11.)
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-03

Arts and Crafts Club, DIR. Maude
T. Anderson, chairman, met at the
latter's residence, 794 Shawmut Ave.
The hostesses were Dtrs. Bessie C.
Hill and Pauline Hayes. After bust
ness a collation. was enjoyed by all
Continued on Page g.
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Union E. who crowded out the Rose
land State Ballroom last Friday with
their presentation of Duke Ellington
and his hot band theirs was posi-
lively no dancing for about fifteen feet
in and around the platform where
Duke and Ivy Anderson carried on to
no end because of the huge crowd that
gathered about to listen d. g.. the litter
bugs had their real chance to throw
themselves out Of joint and believe
your reporter they did just that
all the old gang turned out and proved
themselves fairly good at the swing
stuff after all who could remain
a dummy with Duke Ellington furnish
ing the music ? LEO LEIBERMAN
AGAIN the Roxbury Theatre.
under the able management of your
friend Leo Leiberman will bring to
Boston Feb. 81, %, and % another all
colored star picture namely. zone
Dark Night" starring an all colored
group acting as the Brown Family.
Million Dollar Production in two
years time has thrilled not only this
country but Europe with colored pic
lures that is fast being demand not
only in colored communities but in
white as well &. o.. . in this picture Man
tan Moreland the comical little thea
trlcal man is the main attraction with
your famous stars such as Lawrence
Criner, Monte Hawley, Ruby Logan
the song bird of the West Coast, the
-Four Tones, Betty Treadville and
others. Your reporter will have more
info. on this picture later but remem-
Der the dates Feb. 81, % and %. Your
friend, Johnny Keegan always a gen
tleman and real friend to the colored
people is the new door man at the Rox-
bury Theatre. We congratulate Mr..
Leiberman on his selection of Fright
guy" for the job in a weeks time has
worked himself right into the hearts
OF the Roxbury kiddies. Good luck
John Keegan e. THE SUGAR HILL
CATS a group of upper Roxbury
youngsters between the ages of twelve
and sixteen are not only booze artists.
but young gangsters E. definite pro-
gram for children of that age had bet
ter get under way in those thar Hills
before some parents will be crying
We'll back the lower Roxbury kids any
day as far as character is concerned
e.. of course there are good and bad
IN every district but things are
happening uptown among the children
that have never been heard of in any
section of Boston as far as the colored
population is concerned and l think
Ward has the largest group take
hold friends let's get these kids to-
gether before it is too late. . here's
your down signal folks Happy
landings as ever L. B., 1896
Northampton st.
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How RhinO Charges

Once a rhino starts, it charges in
a straight line, swerving neither to
right nor left. This makes it easy
to STAY the beast from horseback.
The horseman gets the rhino to
charge, moves his horse out of the
way, and, as the rhino thunders by,
gets a magnificent shot. The rhino
has poor sight. 1t sets it's course
by scent and hearing and, once
launched, doesn't see that the quar-
ry has moved.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-03
Ianan,s National Snort

For centuries wrestling has been
the national sport of Japan. Once
two royal princes met on the mat,
the winner being declared Emperor
But Japanese wrestling is more
deadly because it includes jiu-
jitsu. Japanese wrestlers usually
weigh between 300 and 400 pounds.
They have powerful guild, the ell
ders Of which teach the sport and di-
rect tournaments. To insure great
size, rare in the Orient, they force
their sons to marry daughters OF
wrestlers.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-03
People Whose Talents Are Wasted

There are few weaknesses SO
harmful as the feeling of personal
inferiority. 1t Injuries your pros
poets of success. 1t strikes at the
very root of your happiness. You
may be extremely talented in many
directions, But if you have no con-
fidence in yourself these talents
will be largely wasted. Tit Bits
Magazine.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-03

By request of President, DIR Bar
bara Granger, of Sunshine Club, all
financial members are to be notified
and requested to meet on Monday
Fe. 5, at the residence of DIR. Little"
Mollie Hamilton.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-03
A Real Liz

81 hear you had dancing at your
lawn party yesterday"
Eyes. One Of TIE guests accident
ally upset a beehive" - Tit-Bits
Magazine.
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MASSACRE DAY BILL

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
IN the Year me Thousand Nine Hundred ThrryTw"
70 the annual Observance Of the Anniversary the BoEto
OF the Heroic Maverick
Des CALDWELL Samuel Patrick
the
'e"oleo and by the authority o follows
OF the
u inserted
current year the following new
poI I'D The calling
Attacks
the CALDWELL
~ ays In the cause of American Independence