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Evening star., 1940-08-20

try from the northeast and head
ing toward the Hudson River, was
Capt. Paul Sutherland, Annapolis,
Md. member of the 58th Brigade
staff. He was kept prisoner for half
an hour.
The 28th Division, Pennsylvania
National Guard, and the 29th were
locked in combat with the Blacks
in the woods and fields of the coun-
try between the Grass and Rae
quette River. The 29th command
post was moved out of Morley early
this morning, and the rear echelon,
previously kept at the base camp
at Rensselaer, Falls, moved forward
to Morley to take up the previous
command post.
Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord,
division commander, stayed up all
night planning today's battle and
receiving reports on operations Of
the fast-moving enemy that includes
the motorized first infantry.
Brig. Gen. Sherman Miles, new
assistant chief of staff and intel
ligence officer of the United States
Army, visited division headquarters
this morning, leading large group,
including South and Central Amer
ican military attaches and 1t. Gen.
Robert Lee Bullard, U. s. A., re-
tired.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Nv the Associated Press.

A Senate investigation to deter
mine If officials have received special
privileges in acquiring priced post
age stamps has been asked by Sena-
tor Danaher, Republican, Of Con-
necticut.
Senator Danaher asserted in the
Senate yesterday that Secretary OF
the Interior Ickes stood to make a
profit" of s187,4l7.5o on $50 imper-
forate stamps which he bought for
$3.50.
He read what he said was q copy
of letter from Mr.. Ickes to Harry
w. Chase, chancellor of New York
University, in which Mr.. Ickes Of
fered imperforate, gummed stamps
of a series issued in commemOration
of the National Park Service to Mr.
Chase for sale at charity auction
The letter quoted Mr.. Ickes as say
ing that originally he had obtained
200 of the issue. Senator Danaher
said that similar stamps, not
gummed, had been sold publicly. but
he contended that the stamps held
by Mr.. Ickes were valuable because
they were gummed.
At collectors prices, Senator Dan
aher said, the stamps Mr.. Ickes held
were worth $l87, 500.
Senator Byrnes, Democrat, of
South Carolina, said Mr.. Ickes in
formed him that he had acquired
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OIll IL Ol d6O.J
ward along the west bank of the
Grass River to capture 399 Black
trucks at Chamberlain, north of
Morley.
The enemy, New Hampshire Ma
tional Guardsmen who belong to the
1st Corps of the 1st Army and the
invading Blacks. retaliated by cap
turing five 5th Regiment trucks and
a company and half of its infantry
First 1t. Howard A. Burd, 121st
Engineers, District National Guard,
was captured twice this morning
once by the enemy and once by his
own side 1t. Burd is head of the
10Th Division map section with head
quarters at Rensselaer, Falls High
School.
'They held me prisoner for IL
minutes, and I escaped when our
forces came up to engage them
There was no umpire around, and
there was an awful argument as
to who was winning. Then, I got
captured by our own Maryland boys
1 finally convinced the officer that
was a 29th Division man and not
from the enemy
Another victim of the Blacks
Stimulating an invasion of this coun.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Three Girls Injured
In Auto Accidents

Beverly Ann Clark, 4, of 1l65
Third street NE, was in serious
condition today at Providence Hos
pital with injuries received when
struck by an automobile yesterday
The child was knocked down while
crossing in the 300 block of M street
NE. She was removed to Sibley
Hospital and later transferred to
Providence, where she was treated
for a possible fractured skull, brain
conclusion and other injuries. Her
condition today was described as
fair"
Marion Dory, 4, colored, of 2021
Flagler place NV. was admitted to
Childrens Hospital for treatment
of injuries received when struck by
a taxicab near her home. Her con-
dition today was good.
Three persons were injured in a
collision between two automobiles
yesterday at Fourteenth and Shep-
herd streets NV. Jefferson C.
Baker, 26, of Takoma Park, Md: !:
Oleene Howell. 10. and Jeanie
Howell, 20, both of 1886 MasSachu-
setts avenue NV, were treated at
Garfield Hospital following the ac-
cident.
Alice Johnson, 7, of 1929 Sixth
street S.W., was treated at Provi-
dence Hospital for injuries received
when struck by an automobile near
her home.
An inquest was ordered held at
11::30 am. tomorrow into the death
of Larry Newcomer. 2, killed by a
truck near his home in the first
block of K street NV. Sunday.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Flynn Says Wi||kie
Believes in Most Of
New Deal Measures
Democratic Choirmon,
In Rodio Debut, Reps
6. O. P. Promises
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 20-Edward j..
Flynn, Democratic national chair
man, said last night that Wendell
L. WILKES speech accepting the
Republican presidential nomination
showed he believed "in most every
thing that the Roosevelt admins
tration has accomplished"
In q Nationwide broadcast, his
first since he succeeded James A.
Farley as head of the National Com
mittee, Mr.. Flynn asserted that in
stead of "a vigorous and specific
indictment Of New Deal measures
Willkie found 1t in his heart to
praise"
Promises Assailed.
"'We have his own word for 1t, he
said, that he believes in the wages
and hours law, that he believes in
Federal regulation Of securities NAL
ketS, banking and interstate utill-
ties, that he favors farm relief, that
he favors social security, old-age
benefits and unemployment allow
anceS.
"Of course. Mr.. Willkie added the
usual Republican promises. He will
retain all these splendid reforms
but he will administer them better
and he will spend as little as pos
Sible. leave it to your own common
sense to pass judgment on the
character Of that appeal"
Debate Offer Criticized.
Earlier, in a press conference,
the Democratic chairman described
as cheap publicity stunt" Mr..
WILKES suggestion that President
Roosevelt meet him in debate, and
commented:
After Mr.. Wilkes speech, I
think that the best thing that Mr..
Willkie can do is to vote for Presi-
dent Roosevelt"
Mr.. Flynn, who was introduced
by Mr.. Farley. addressed himself
in what he called his radio debut
to party workers and independent
voters. He said he had no doubts"
about the outcome of the November
election, but wanted to win 80
overwhelmingly as to leave no doubt
of our country's unfailing faith in
Franklin D. Roosevelt"
Evening star., 1940-08-20

I cup by j. L. Acuff of the Office
of the Secretary. who acted as
cruise manager" In addition she
received bottle of perfume.
Judges were John Asher Of the
Rural Electrification Administra-
tion, Joseph r. Moore, commander
of the Commerce Department Post,
American Legion: Frank Acosta of
the Washington Daily News. NAL
colin Lamborne, jr.. of The Evening
Star and William l.. Tribe, traffic
manager for the Potomac River
Line.
While official confirmation of the
cause OF the delay was lacking, the
cruise steamers sailing was post
poned Is minutes as a group of In
terror employees gathered around a
portable radio on the dock to hear
their boss-Secretary Ickes-wind
up his speech at 8 pm.
George Gum of Station WMAL
acted as master of ceremonies.
Evening star., 1940-08-20

A Southern lass with a winning
smile reigned today as queen" of the
Interior Department following her
selection over 16 other beauties as
Miss Interior last night.
The young lady selected by board
Of five judges is blond Dovie McKin-
non of 1901 Fifteenth street NV, a
clerk in the bituminous coal division
of the Interior.
Miss McKinnon, who comes from
Roanoke, Ala, has been in Wash
ington since the first of this year.
She was the unanimous choice of
Judges and members of the Interior
Department Recreation Association,
sponsors of the annual cruise down
the Potomac
The new queen, slim and blue
eyed, is feet 4 inches tall and
weighs 118 pounds. She is q years
old. All of the contestants were
in evening gowns.
She was presented a silver loving
Evening star., 1940-08-20
American Leqion
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no comment on the pending legisla-
tion but it was expected in some
quarters that the controversy with
Germany over the American Legion
would cause hesitation in carrying
out a larger scale evacuation project.
The Senate acted after brief de-
bate in which Senator Ashurst,
Democrat, of Arizona said he did
not regard safe conduct offered by
Hitler as of the slightest conse-
Quence'
Hopes Amendments Will Win.
Senator Green, Democrat, of
Rhode Island, in charge of the bill,
expressed hope that the House,
which already had passed it, would
quickly accept the Senate's clarity
ing" amendments.
The bill would amend the Neu-
trality Act to permit American
ships, under prescribed conditions, to
transport children under 16 years OF
age who were sponsored by this
country in such manner as not
to become public charges.
Hitler is what we call a lycan-
thropist-that is, man who i'm
agines he is a werewolf" Senator
Ashurst told the Senate.
Hitler would sink these ships and
send these children to be devoured
by the monsters of the deep If he
could advance himself or his views
inch.
"Is there man alive who in his
heart believes that safe conduct
granted or issued by Mr.. Hitler is
worth anything? Hitler has broken
every promise he ever made. His
word is worthless.
II wish the record to show my be-
lief that the nation, the country OF
the man depending upon Hitlers
word has indeed sweetbreads for
brains"
Senator Vandenberg, Republican,
Of Michigan told the chamber that
the Foreign Relations Committee
was completely and enthusiastically
unanimous" in support of the legis-
lstion.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Carter Glass, L., Offers
To Buy Stamps of Donoher

LYNCHBURG, Va, Aug. 20 LP).-
Carter Glass. jr., former president
of the American Philatelic Society,
wrote Senator Danaher. Republican,
of Connecticut, yesterday. to accept
an offer made by Senator Byrnes,
Democrat Of South Carolina, in the
name of Secretary Ickes. to dispose
of the sheets Of gummed imperforate
National Park stamps to the Con-
necticut Senator IF he will pay face
value
Mr.. Glass added: IF you don't
want to keep the stamps. there are
plenty of collectors, including my
self. who would be pleased to take
them of your hands. Most collec-
tors have a knowledge of the trans
action and also a fair idea of the
value of the stamps"
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Communist Vote Ban Asked.
Thomas Asks Hearings
Be Held in Newark
Nv tho Accncioted preSc

By the Associated Press
Representative Thomas, Repub-
lican, of New Jersey wired Chair
man Dies yesterday urging that the
House Committee on Un-American
Activities hold public hearings in
Newark
The telegram, addressed to Mr..
Dies at San Francisco. also sug-
gested that the committee ask the
House for more money for its inves-
legations.
Mr. Thomas is a member of the
committee, which has had 100000
for its inquiries during the last two
years.
The New Jersey member said in
his telegram that the German
American Bund, the Ku Klux Klan
and Edgar Smythe's organization"
held meeting at Camp Nordland,
N. j., Sunday, attended by about
1000 persons.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
ID. T.. PoIiceman's
Death, Apparently
From Bump, Probed
Inquest Is Ordered After
Freok Mishop Is FotoI
To UeI M. GuiIe

An autopsy was to be performed
today to establish the cause of the
death yesterday. of Policeman Uel
M. Gale, 40, in George Washington
University Hospital, apparently a
result of humping his head when he
was thrown to the floor of patrol
wagon that stopped suddenly in
trafic.
On July 81. Gale, attached to No.
/ precinct, was aiding in the rear
when patrol wagon stopped for a
light at Thirteenth street and New
York avenue NV. With the change
Of the traffic light, the vehicle pro-
ceeded, but ground to sudden stop
when a pedestrian stepped from the
curb into its path.
Pvt. Gale was hurled to the floor
of the patrol wagon and struck his
head on the partition between the
drivers cab and the rear compart-
ment. Despite his hurts, he re-
manned on duty until the following
day, when he became i'll and was
sent home. A week later he was
seized with convulsions and was
operated on. Since then he had
remained in a coma.
A native of Oklahoma, Policeman
Gale had been a member of the
police force since 1923. He made
his home at 4511 Wilson boulevard
Arlington, Va. He was member of
Columbia Lodge Of Masons and a
charter member Of the Moose in
Alexandria, Va.
He leaves a wife, Mrs. Zennie
Gale, and two sons, Oscar and
Uel M. Gale. jr.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Mexico Declines
Official Comment
On U. 5. Ship Search
Cites Petrol Of Coust
In Move to Prevent
Arms Smuggling
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 20.-The
Navy Department, declining official
comment on the halting of an Amer
lean freighter of Acapulco. pointed
out today that Mexico's territorial
waters along her rugged Pacific
cOastline are patroled by six war
ships.
The United States freighter Her.
man Frasch was halted off Acapulco
by the cutter G-22 yesterday as q
precautionary move, Mexican au-
thorities said. after she had steamed
into national waters. The vessel
bound from San Diego, Calf. to
New York. was allowed to proceed
after . brief search.
The Navy Department said gun
boats or armed Coast Guard cutters
are based in the republics principal
Pacific ports to prevent smuggling
Of arms for q political revolution.
The section of coastline near Aca-
pulco has coves and inlets where
contraband could be landed easily
Acapulco is in the State of Guerrero
stronghold Of Gen. Juan Andreu
Almazan, Independent, who claims
election to the presidency over Gen
Manuel Avila Camacho, administra-
tiOn candidate in the July 7 election
The War Ministry announced that
Gen. Alfredo Lezama, former head
of the air force. and Gen. Jose Do
mingo Ramirez Carrido, both promi-
nent Almazanistas, had been taken
into custody in Acapulco.
An unoff1cial source said the tense
political situation between Camacho
and Almazan was a principal reason
for the navy's strict vigilance of the
coast of Guerrero.
1t said also that Mexico has been
cooperating with the United States
in patrolling hemisphere waters be
cause of the disturbed world situa-
tion."
In this connection it was recalled
that there have been recurrent
rumors that German submarines
were operating of the Mexican coast
and even secretly using small ports
as fueling bases
A number Of naval craft are also
guarding the Republics extensive
shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico.
The War Ministry said Gen
Lezama was guilty of desertion as
he was supposed to be on leave of
absence for three days in the nearby
resort Of Cuernavaca and was ar
rested for violating his leave by
going to Acapulco.
1t said Gen. Ramirez Garrido was
held because an investigation dis
closed he was dedicating himself
to illegal activities" There were no
Celebrations.
In a message to the War Depart
ment here, Gen Lezama denied that
he was guilty of treason and asked
to be released and placed at the
disposal Of the Minister of War,
Gen. Agustin Castro.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Defense Vocational
Glasses to Be Continued
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 90
The department of public instruc-
ton advised school districts today
to continue national defense voca-
tional classes throughout the WIN
ter, predicting additional Federal
funds will be made available.
The department said projects
have been approved for So dis
tricts and urged other districts to
join the Federal-State program for
training w. P. A. workers and
the States unemployed for jobs in
vital defense industries.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Mexico Declares Ship
Lacked Necessary Papers

The foreign minister Of Mexico
has advised the State Department
that the Herman Frasch was halted
because it was in Mexican territorial
waters apparently without the nee
essary papers, Sumner Welles, Act
ing Secretary of State, told his
press conference of the communi-
cation from Mexico.
The foreign minister advised
Washington the ship was not
searched and that it was halted
only temporarily.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Senator, Citing Ickes, Asks
Probe of Priced Stamp Sales

the stamps in 1893 and not sold any
Of them. Senator Byrnes said Mr.
Ickes authorized him to offer the
stamps to Senator Danaher 'if he
will pay the face value of $3.50.
Senator Danaher submitted res
olution calling for an investigation
by the Post Office Committee to
learn if there had been any violation
of the law in the distribution OF
stampS sold for collectors.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Catholics to Picnic

Father Burgess Council, Inc, OF
the Federated Colored Catholics OF
Washington and Vicinity is to hold
its last outing of the summer Sun
day at Carr's Beach. Md. A bar
becue is planned. There are to be
two gate prizes and 100 free bar
becue tickets will be given away at
3 pm.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Cos Rote Hearing
Time Is Changed

The annual rate hearing on which
will be based the gas rates to con-
sumers during the coming year has
been postponed from 10 am. to-
morrow to 1870 pm. the Public
Utilities Commission announced to-
day.
The commission said the postpone
ment was requested by counsel for
the gas company.
Evening star., 1940-08-20
Dies Claims 10 Know
Names Of II Italian,
Nazi Spies on Coast
Both Espionage Rings
Are in San Francisco,
He Says After Hearing
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 90
Representative Dies said today he
had evidence that both Germany
and Italy maintain active espionage
organizations in San Francisco.
II have the names of seven known
italian spies in San Francisco and
the names of 20 of the leaders of the
German espionage organization
here he said after taking testi-
mony from half dozen witnesses
at a secret hearing. Names of the
witnesses were not made public.
Mr.. Dies, chairman of the Com
mittee ON Un-American Activities,
also said he had been told that three
maritime unions operating on the
San Francisco water front and on
vessels plying out Of this port were
controlled by Communists.
He named these as the Interna-
tional Longshoremen's and Ware
housemen's Union, the American
Radio Telegraphists' Association
and the Marine Cooks and Stew
ards.
Communist Leaders Charged.
While the rank and file of these
unions were not Communists, Mr..
Dies said, they nevertheless were
run by Communist leaders.
Mr.. Dies declared that gaining
control of such unions was in keep
ing with Communist policy, the
plan being to prevent the United
States from preparing its national
defense and, if war should come, to
have men in positions where they
might engage in espionage and
sabotage.
While the investigation was in
progress here several movie actors
were taking steps to repudlate
charges made before the Los Ange-
les County grand jury that they
were Communist sympathizerS.
Jimmy Cagney, who has fatty de-
MED Communist membership or
sympathy with the Red movement,
was, flying here from the East to
discuss with Mr.. Dies the state
ments to the grand jury of John
L. Leech, former Los Angeles County
Communist organizer, that Mr.. Gag
ney was a Communist sympathizer.
Melvyn Douglas, Too.
Saying Mr.. Leech's charges were
"silly and ridiculous" Mr.. Cagney
asserted in New York that he did
not sympathize with any group that
is alien to American democratic
principles.
In Hollywood, Melvyn Douglas
telegraphed Mr.. Dies asking that
Communist and fifth column ac-
cusations involving him be investi-
gated. Mr.. Dies replied that the
committee had not received any
testimony that Mr.. Douglas ever
was a Communist, but invited the
actor to appear Ito deny the
charges and submit yourself to
questioning
Concerning testimony heard here
about alleged un-American activi-
ties, Mr. Dies said he had promised
the witnesses they would be pro-
tected from publicity.
Communist Vote Ban Asked.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 R.-
One Hollywood actor, Reginald
Denny, is trying to keep the Cali
fornia secretary of state from
counting Communist party votes.
Mr.. Denny, contending that Com
munists are opposed to State and
national constitutions and therefore
cannot conscientiously take an oath
of Office to uphold them, has petit
toned for an injunction to prevent
counting Communist votes in the
August 27 primary election. He
Evening star., 1940-08-20
War Sugar Rotionine
Limits Princess to
Plain Birthday Cake
BY the Assc ciated Press.

BY the Assc ciated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 20.-Because
of the war, Princess Margaret
Rose will have only a plain
sponge cake for her 10th birth
day anniversary tomorrow.
Sugar rationing does not pro-
vide for the icing.
King George and Queen Eliza
beth are expected to spend at
least part of the day with their
daughter and she will entertain
a few Of her friends at a picnic.
Evening star., 1940-08-20

A good driver Is a good citizen.
You can be both and be safe.
Evening star., 1940-08-20

Dim your lights and brighten your
journey.
Evening star., 1940-08-20

Caution is one auto necessity you
can't buy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

ana defensive hOnOrS.
The figures showed. Detroit
averaged 1898 yards perga#e on
moving the ball against opponents,
while rivals could collect only an
average of lao yards per affair
against the TitanS.
The Tiatns, it was also revealed,
participated in more plays than
any other team in the Midwest,
2.901: turned in the best rushing
average in a game, 1926 yards
and the top average for each play,
AL. 40 - -
Meantime, the bureau an
nounced that University of Michi-
gan. loser of only one game
throughout the season, showed the
way both extensively and de-
tenSively- in the Big Ten.
Minnesota. the conference cham
pionS, could do no better than
fourth on offense, and was ninth
in the circuit as defensive ae-
gregation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Christmas Week
Means Work TO
Bowl Gridders.

Christmas week will be an all
out work week for the college
football players who will take part
in the post-season bowl and East
West charity games New Years
Day.
Many Of the teams already have
left their campuseSand have es-
tablished training bases in warmer
climates.
Nebraska has moved ost Of
frigid Lincoln for Phoenix. Ariz..
where Coach Biff Jones will hold
daily workouts for more than a
week before departing for Pasa-
dena, Cal. and the Rose Bowl
battle. a squad of 3S players is
making the journey.
Stanford, the West Coast rep
reSentative in the Rose Bowl. is
one of the few elevens that can
hold lis practice sessions at home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
Meku|es PAGES
State in Upset

EAST LANSING, Dec. 21-
Michigan State gave the basket
ball dope bucket severe kick
here tonight in defeating Ohio
State, 46 to 38. The Spartans
opened up a 22-13 lead at half
time. and Ohio State never
threatened.
Gil Nicholson was the only Ohio
player who seemed to have his
shooting eye. He Gagged 13 points
TO lead the individual score Michi-
gan States star was Frank Me-
kules,, junior, who was playing his
first game of college basketball.
MekuleS had 10 points.
MILIIIl.A y Il AIL AIIIA AIAI
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
M Turns Back
Butler s. BIS

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 21.-Uni-
versity of Michigan's basketball
team jumped back on the victory
bandwagon here tonight, whipping
Butler University. 1925.
Jim Mandler, the Wolverines
brilliant sophomore center, was
the hero in the Michigan win. He
collected II points as the Wolver-
ines stayed out in front most of
the time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
California Meters
Triumph in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 21.-1NS)
Southern California tennis stars
today clinched a Goodwill tour
nament with Mexican netmen by
taking four out of five matches.
Despite the defeat, however, Il
was the Mexican team which sup
piled the highlight of the final
days play when young Eugenio
Tapia upset John A. Kramer,
United States doubles champion,
6-3, 60.