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Evening star., 1940-03-28
Plot 10 Assassinate
Two Murder, |nc.,
|nformers Charged
Pair Are Taken to New
Hideowuy to Escape
Mobsters
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 28.-District
Attorney William O'Dwyer disclosed
today that gunner seeking to ST.
lence two prize informers In the
investigation of Murder, Inc. IN
tended to assassinate them in their
Manhattan hotel hideaway.
The Kings County prosecutor said
the mobsters had taken q room di-
rectly across the courtyard well
from the quarters where Abraham
pretty Boy Levine and Tony (the
Duke) Maffetore had been seques-
tered for questioning and planned
to shoot them through the window.
Mr.. O'Dwyer withheld further de-
tails Of the plot, adding only that
Levine and Maffetore, whose wag-
girg tongues originally broke the
case, had been removed to another
hideaway.
Capone Slasher Faces Inquiry.
Meanwhile, the man who put the
scar on "Scarface" Al Capone joined
a growing assemblage of hoodlums
held for questioning.
He was identified as Frank Uittle
Frankie) Galluccio, AZ, who carved
a crease in Capone's face in dance
hall brawl and thus made name"
in gangland history.
Galluccio and Ralph (the Cap
tain) Sprizzo, A, were picked up yes
terday as vagrants. Mr.. ODwyer
said he wanted to talk to the pair
about some matters which might
shed more light on his gang-busting
investigation.
Back in 1923 Galluccio swung a
knife on Capone. then a Brooklyn
mobster, when the latter insulted
Galluccio's sister at dance.
Won Gangster's Admira ton.
This chivalrous act, according to
gang legend, won Capone's amdira-
ton, and he made Galluccio a lieu
tenant in his growing empire Of
crime. Galluccio's police record since
1915 includes eight arrests and two
short prison terms.
Mr.. ODwyer also connected Charles
Nucky) Luciano, the currently luck
less vice overlord spending 80 to so
years behind bars, with the con-
tract" killing syndicate held re-
Sponsible for more than 80 slayings.
The prosecutor named Luciano as
the man who dictated the execution
on a petty narcotics racket rival,
Sam muddy Kasoff in 1884.
Evening star., 1940-03-28
Skiing in U. S. Topic
Of Geographic Lecture

Sidney N. Shurcliff, who has skied
on popular runs from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, will lecture on Skiing
America Again" before members Of
the National Geographic Society to-
morrow night at Constitution Hall.
The lecture will be illustrated with
movies taken in Sun Valley, on
Evening star., 1940-03-28
War Changes Pelican Diet

Pelicans in the London Zoo are
being conditioned to a meat diet be-
cause of the shortage of fish due
to war conditions, the Bureau Of
Fisheries reports.
Evening star., 1940-03-28

by the president and Board Of Man
agement to find q new home for
. the club.
Evening star., 1940-03-28
New Trial for PetriIIo
Ordered by High Court
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March 28.-The
first victory scored by the Common
wealth in its efforts to smash a
ruthless slay-for-pay syndicate was
nullified today, temporarily at least,
by a Pennsylvania Supreme Court
decision granting a new trial to a
man sentenced to death.
That man is Herman Petrillo. for
mer spaghetti salesman and an al
legged leader of the ring. He was
convicted a year ago of poisoning a
w P. A. worker who, investigators
contend. was among scores of per.
sons slain for insurance in East
ern States.
The Supreme Court, in a ruling
yesterday at Pittsburgh, sharply re-
buked the judge who presided at
Petrillo's trial, declaring the de-
fendant did not receive fair chance
and that some of the evidence vio-
lated his constitutional rights.
Evening star., 1940-03-28

Mount Baker and Mount Hood, in
the Sugar Bowl of California and in
the Tuckerman Ravine of New
Hampshire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
TO Be C0ntinued)
To Welcome
Pastor

The Rev. Merrill C. Skaug, pas
tor of Fern Hill Baptist church,
So. S2d and G sts., together with
his wife, will be officially well
coined by members and friends of
the church Friday evening at 7:30
O'Clock in the church parlors.
DR.. Skaug recently accepted the
call from the local church, coming
here from Harrison, Ida, where he
was pastor of the Baptist church.
He is a graduate of Western Bap-
fist seminary at Portland, Ore. He
held pastorate in the Oregon
city for time, and was also pas
tor of church in Hoquiam.
The pastor breaches on the
theme that Christianity is a SEVEN
day-s-week religion. and directs
his sermons toward that end.
They have three children. Byron
Caroline and Bruce, ages nine, six
and three respectively. Caroline
and Byron attend Fern Hill school.
The family lives at the parsonage.
S439 So. G st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
Radio Time Table
PAGE SIXTEEN

One of radios most popular air shows,
Major Bowes' Amateur Hour, will be heard
Thursday night over XVI at 6.
KOMO offers a political treat Thursday
night when spokesman for the major parties,
DR.. Glenn Frank. chairman of the Repub-
lican Program Committee, and Robert H.
Jackson. attorney general of the United
States, will speak on What Are the Essen
tia Differences Between the Republican
and Democratic Parties ?" on Americas
Town Meeting of the Air The time is $50.
Times radio programs prepared from stations
latest available schedules This newspaper cannot
assume responsibility for last-minute program changes
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Reputation

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sisted. He may be disappointed In
YOU but he would be the proudest
person in the world if you showed
him that you are as responsible
and intelligent as you are charm
ing. II you would turn your ability
to something worth while you
might be surprised at your fathers
attitude
They had reached her apartment
house and Chris stopped the car.
He helped her out and standing IN
the lobby of the building held out
his hand.
You are the first person who
has ever attempted to tell me the
truth about myself" he admitted.
1T probably won't do any good
but thanks awfully for trying"
Gail faltered, Its because I can
see what marvellous possibilities
you have"
Chris smiled.
And that's the first kind thing
you've said to me tonight"
Il haven't meant to be unkind,
l don't really know why I've talked
as I have. 1t isn't any of my BUSH
ness"
Maybe it is" he said softly.
When he had gone Gail was sur
prised to find her eyes wet with
tears. She could not understand
herself. Not one word had been
said which was of any help in solv-
ing her own difficulties. Instead
she had spent the evening trying
to rouse his pride by flashing out
at him.
Her mother was waiting in the
living room, tired and anxious
eyed.
We'll, daughter"
Gail sighed.
Il didn't find out anything. We
must be patient, Mother. It's going
to take a long time"
She knew her mother could not
understand why the whole affair
could not be uncovered instantly.
Il don't think your father would
have approved Of your going out
with Mr.. Reds son." Anna OBJ
jected.
He probably won't ask me TO
go again" Gail said rather bitterly.
But the audacity of all she had
said did not occur to her until the
next day. She was glad that it
was Sunday so that she would have
time to regain her composure.
Perhaps when he had time to
think it over he would resent it.
He might even ask his father to let
her go. Why had she done it?
What did it matter to her how he
wasted his life?
She was dressing for a date with
Bill when the door bell rang. A few
moments later her mother came
into the bedroom. Annals face was
livid.
Hes here again." she cried.
Calls heart leaped.
you mean Bill?"
NO" Anna Meadows said vim
dictively, Il mean that Christie
pher Reid"
ITO BE Continued)
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I
Times radio programs
latest avalla Bile scheduiI
assume responsibility for
Thursday
z A. Nj.
xMO-Devotions
XIV f-SinginR Cowhand:
7:i5. Rhythm.
K MO Top OF the
Morning: 7:i5. Men,
oranda
KJR-Church OF the Air
1880 A. NJ.
KMO - News: 7.45. Bar
gains.
KJI-News: 7.k5. Studio.
MO - Memoranda:
7:45 Sam Hayes.
KJR-News.
kIRO-Newsree1
8 A. Nj.
KMO-Breakfast Club.
VI Top of Morning;
8:i5. Organ.
KOMC-Capt Dobbsie
X j r - Ensemble: 8:1o.
Young DR. Malone.
K r o - Rhythm. $40.
Weather Report.
$3.50 A. NJ.
KMO-Organist.
KVI-News: s:45. Musi-
| cal.
ONO - Against the
Storm: 6:45, Guiding
Light.
K JR - Reveries: S:45.
Christian Science.
KIRO-Hits.
9 A. Nj.
KMo-News: e:15. Happy
Homes.
KVl-Kate Smith; 9:io.
When a Girl Marries
X o NJ O. Strings; 9:l5,
Patty Jean.
K R-News; e:l5. Ann
Sterling Wonders.
KIRO-Kate Smith.
$3.50 A. NJ.
KMO--Ma Perkins: GAS
Carriers of Elm Street.
6VI-Helen Trent: g:4o.
Gal Sunday
KOMO - Art of Living.
GAS. Morning Matinee.
RJR-Nationai Farm and
Home.
! KIRO-Serial.
10 A. NJ.
KMO-Headline Hokum:
1918, Happy Gang.
XVI Goldbergs: 1918.
Life Can Be Beautiful
KOMO-Ci eamery.
KJR-Farm and Home,
RIRO-Serials
1890 A. M.
KMO-Robinson Family; |
10:45, Bachelors Chill
dren.
XVI Happiness: l0:45.
Mary Lee Taylor.
KOMO-Happiness Quest,
l0:45, DR.. Kate. i
KJR-Cecil Solly: 10:45,
Cowboy Joe.
KIRO-Serial.
ii A. Il.
KIM Friendly Neigh
bors: l1:l5. Organ.
Ky big Sister. ll:16.
Aunt Jenny
KOMO-Light OF World; |
ll:l5. Grimm's Daugh-
ter.
KJR-School Broadcast.
KIRO-Serials.
1880 A. Nj.
K M PIT A.. li:45.
Safety Series.
KVI-Life Begins: il:45.
My Son and l.
K MO - Valiant Lady:
ii:45. Hymns.
KJR-School Broadcast.
TIRO-Serial
IL NOON
MO - Vitality: l2:l5
News.
KvI-Society Girl: 1915.
Fletcher Wiley
KO NC - Mary Marlin:
1915, Ma Perkins
KJR - Orphans OF d.
vorce: 1915. Amanda.
KIRO-Seriai
1890 p. NJ.
! KMO-Orchestra.
kVI-News: II AS Won.
ans Page
KOM O-Pepper Young.
12:45. Vic e. SADIE
KJR-Other Wife: l2:45,
Plain Bill.
KIRO-News: l2:45. Sing
ing Sam.
/ p. Nj.
RMO-School of the Air.
KVI-Kitty Kelly: 1915
Myrt and Marge.
KOMO-That Girl. las.
Stella Dallas.
KJR-Organ.
KIRO-Serials.
1:30 p. Nj. |
KIM O. Benny Kruger; /
las. Book a Week.
KVl-Hilltop House. / 40.
Stepmother
KOM o - Homemakers
Calendar: las. Blue
Plate Special.
K J r - Medicine IN the
News
KIRO-Serials-
2P. NJ.
KMO-News.
kVl-By Kathleen Norris.
2:i5 My Children.
KOMO-Girl Alone. 2:l6 |
Midstream
JR- Orchestra: 2:l5.
Irene Wicker.
KIRO - 2.l5. Woman
World.
2:30 p. NJ. |
KMO-Johnson Family.
XVIII Happened IN
Hollywood: ? AS, Baines
KOMO-Patty Jean. 2:45
The ONeills.
KJR-Frank WatanaDe;
2:45. Dance Orchestra.
} p. Nj.
KMO - Orchestra: Sis,
Pre- School.
lKVI-Melodies. Sis. So
| prano.
KOMO-Pictorial.
KJR-Eddie zellman
KIRO-Studio.
$3.50 z. Nj.
KMO-Tran.
KVI-Girl Inferno. S+5.
World Today.
KJR-wRsh. state Dept
OF Health.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-11
Chamber Baseball
Dinner on April %

Annual dinner of the Tacoma
chamber of Commerce sports
committee, honoring members of
Inc Tacoma baseball team in the
Western International league. will
be given April 2e-day before the
season opens here-at the FRS, it
was announced Tuesday.
The affair will be in charge of
Z. Howard Armstrong. He will
be assisted by L. II. Burnett, D. r.
Dyckman. Herbert c. Ford. Frank
r. Herbert. Nelson Hong, Dale NJ.
kiehl, James NJ. Repp and Neal F.
Roberts.
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10 A. NJ.

KMO-Headline Hokum:
1918, Happy Gang.
VI Goldbergs: 1918.
Life Can Be Beautiful
KOMO-Ci eamery.
KJR-Farm and Home,
KIRO-Serials
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II you're not using it. sell 1t with
a Fast Action Times Want Ad
Phone Main 1851.
Evening star., 1940-12-29
DIRECTORY OF UJNFURNTSFfED 4

2256 HIGH ST. sE-2 BEDROOMS SIT
ting room. dinette and kitchen. bath,
porch; 2nd hoor; garage. Lincoln 5515-W.
MARIETTA PARK-DUpLEx.
u Blk; From 6no0h Ga o,n and &c Goneord Avet)
2 rms. kit. dinette. bath with shower.
screened porch. rear yard. gas heat; con,
veniently located to stores, schools and
transportation.
~ FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY.
733 18th st. NV. National O352.
1929 COLUMBIA RD-THE ARGONNE.
2 rooms, kitchen. bath; $3.50. Ask to
MT. RAINIER, MD,
t2 Dlock on Rhode Island ave. NE rms,
kit: and bath: S45. 1901 33rd ST. ne.
F. ELIOT MIDDLETON.
205 Invest Bldg. Republic 21S1.
OPEN-LIGHTED.
rms. kit. bath. screened porch. mod
ern outside apartment: automatic gas heat.
No. 4, 80 DECATUR ST. NW.-S39.
Newly Decorated.
WAPLE &, JAMES, INC,
1924 14th st. NV. DI. 3346.
4021 KANSAS AVE NV. NO l.
2 rms, kit. bath. automatic gas heat,
screened porch; private yard; S35.
1924 14yh WhPEE si \ \ u JAMES. 1NG;i 6i aa4s
APARTMENT VALUES.
SO N You 0stn st. ns see APT. f"' A n" rms, m ''''0O
kit. bath. elec., gas, h-wh. 1890
1136 Fla, ave. a.e;-3 r;ls. kit,
bath: cleo gas: -w;h. 4Oc0
r. < HUMPHiRIEs.
sos North Capitol ST., Realtor, Ma. 6730.
Evening star., 1940-12-29
2O7 H ST. NV. Mr.. PRINTING OFFICE
3 looms kitchen hath

164S PARK RD-2 LARGE, BRIGHT
rooms. kitchen. bath: elec. gas. refrigera-
tor; S45; adults
Evening star., 1940-12-29

2256 HIGH sT SE-2 BEDROOMS. SIT
ting room, dinette and kitchen. bath,
porch; End floor; garage. Lincoln 5515-W.
Evening star., 1940-12-29
TABLE BOARD.
TABLE BOARD WANTED.
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

GOVT. MAN will take breakfast and din
ner, home cooked, near 10th and SITS
Phone MI. 1853
Evening star., 1940-12-29

S11 S BARTON ST. ARLINGTON, VA
New Groom, private bath apt; private
home: 80 mo. Chestnut 9424.
1920 ST. NV RMS. BATH. HEAT
and janitor service. S45. A. L. GRIND
LEY, 936 N. Y. ave. NV.
3s7sS. 18th ST. NV RMS, KITCHEN
and bath; heat gas, elec furn Rental
NV. ME- 2495.
Evening star., 1940-12-29

446 EMERSON ST. N.W.-LIVING RIM,
bedrm dinette kit: all utilities furnished:
gentle adults; home of couple; near bus.
434 INGRAHAM ST. NV OR RMS.
kit, porch. semi-bath; all utilities furnlsn-
ed; gentle adults.
CLEVELAND PARK SECTION-eVERY At
pyt home: utilities incl. WO. 1855 Monday:
TAKOMA PARK. MD.-3 ROOMS. BATH:
md f.: available Jan. 15; adults only.
$40 Davis ave.
Evening star., 1940-12-29

5Il6 NORTH CAPITOL ST-LlvlNG
room. bedrm,, din. kit, bath. scr. porch'
heat. h. W. incl; S52 so. RA. 6440.
$50 OO-TWO BEDROOMS, L1V No
room, k. and b. newly decorateo'~ very
desirable 3432 Connecticut ave
Evening star., 1940-12-29
ROOMS WITH BOARD WANTED.
ROOM AND BOARD SERVICES.

FREE SERVICE-SAVE TIME.
Guest Homes Associated at
Washington Room Exchange
with 300 we'll located homes
offer single, double and group
rooms, some with running water
private bath, at consistent rates
A director with car shows avail
able space free to potential
guests. Phone Columbia 1850.
Evening star., 1940-12-29

29so ONTARIO ROAD NV BEDRMs..
LIy LNLJ RM; 9 ,E FOYER YER pINETTE. KIT. BATH;
saaa RENSNsYLvANIA PEN IA AVE; .,l,;Iva NW;ms RMS
to Govt. bldgs.: rentals more than rea-
sonable; S45 mo-: key at C. w. SIMPSON
CO.. 1924 VT. ave. Metropolitan 300.
ARLINGTON. 5701 ,s5th RD. NEW
refs. furn.: oil heat. CHI. 5149. 81.
rooms. kit, bath: modern; private home;
reasonable; convenient location. RA. 7O54.
oor neH eafK Sfck .es ea o RM Basement neT
garage. sH 1851.
BRooKLAND-.1O23 OTIS ST. N,E.--1st
floor. rms. fireplace, bath: 2 ent. heat;
c.h.w.; refrg. NO. 1875.
TAKoMA PARK---sITTING RIM. BEDRM.,
Kitchen. pvt. bath; h.w.h. $50. Call at
76 Floral ave.
TAKoMA PARK ROOMS AND BATH.
New brick home Ready Jan: 10. Private
hot water Exclusive residential section
ssYHfrio1kigE sH. 4as9sJ park s4o-s46' Adults
572s ard ST. N.W-FoUR OUTSIDE
min. downtown: express bus: gentle adults.
WOODBRIDGE. 1905 MONROE ST NE
4 rooms, southern exposure; newly dec:
large closets; detached: adults: H. l., &.
AND 2 BEDRMs, LIVING ROOM. d.
>
35I7.
1873 .FARRAGUT ST NV ROOMS,
Kit; bath. porch, modern home: utilities
incl. reasonable; gentle adults. RA. 4o24.
$50; 0;00-.ATTRACTIVE APARTMENT IN
modern building in convenient Cleveland
Park. Entrance hall, living room. large
dinette and bath. Close to Conn. ave. No
children. RA. 341s for appointment.
vAcANT-45OO N. H. AVE-, R.. KIT,
RS5'h Mon a9s aE isn adults
foor. o rooms. kitchen. private bath, fc
utilities included; adults
l14l MORSE. ST. NE-ENTIRE end
b. rms s large porch semi
and bath. incl. sun parior. i' elec. &C. refs,,
janitor serv., S55 DU. 26l4
40 ALLISON ST. NV RMS, KrTcH-
en- e.. and bath; utilities furnished; conven.
apt, newly renovated, modern. See jani-
tor or call Georgia 1925.
LARGE 2-BEDRooM APARTMENT. NEW
building; Twins, room l2x24. garage. utili-
Sl05. MI 4444. 1918 Kalorama rd. NV.
CLEVELAND PARK sECTION-NR. BUS.
stores. etc rooms, k. and b.. in quiet
1855.
300 sth ST. NV ROOMS. KITCHEN,
semi-pvt. bath, porch. garage: heat. gas,
cleo. phone; express bus. RA. 1912.
LIVING ROOM. DINING ROOM. KITCHEN.
bath with shower. . large bedrooms Il
with laYatory) porch. garage; automatic
heat: $50 month. SH $3.50
s11 G ST. NE ROOMS KITCHEN.
6ash sdo~e heat gas se TefrE phene
adults: no dogs: S45. Ii. 1922.
1927 H ST. N.W.-MODERN. EXCLUSIVE
building; three rooms, kit. bath. refriEera-
ton; southern exposure; fireplace; SS2. so.
BROOKIAND. 1921 MONROE ST-9 RMS.
baths, oil heat, lge. porch: beautiful trees.
New-house condition. Dupont 30l9
1860 BILTMORE ST. N.W-3 ROOMS.
1883 Euclid st. nw-5 rooms.
1913 A St n.e.-3 rooms.
VIM. R. ELLIS, 1889 Eye St NV. DI. 2O29.
Evening star., 1940-12-29
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

903 G ST. S.E-An modern conveniences;
table board, all you can eat, So wk, 35c
single meal
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ENTIRE lst FLOOR. DETACHED HOME;
attractive. sunny rooms, fireplace
screened porch bath with shower; heat.
hw. furnished; adults; gentiles; SIS. RA.
6717.
2714 27th ST. NV. CNR. WARDMAN PIX
= rooms, kitchenette. bath. all utilities.
Call Columbia 1850.
1924 sth ST NV ROOMS, KITCHEN.
dinette and bath; drst-ffoor front: Vene-
tian blinds.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15

Returning from a three-months in
spection of Japan, Major General
John F. Organ, World War COM
mander of the U. S. 9th Division, is
pictured in San Francisco. He
headed a commission employed by
the Japan Economic Federation to
study conditions affecting U. S.
japanese trade relations.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15

George P. Skouras, who with his
two brothers runs one of the ma
TONS largest theatre chains, has
been indicted in New York federal
court on bribery charges. Federal
Judge Manton, now in federal pris-
on, figures in the case.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15

Jacob Mark Lashley, st. Louis at
torney elected president of the
American Bar Association, ad-
dresses his colleagues after taking
office in Philadelphia, where the
lawyers held their convention.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15

Leaning against the tire of the
transport plane which carried her
from Hollywood to New York for
the premiere of picture in which
she has a featured role, is Betty
Brewer, IS, of Joplin, Mo. Onlv =
few months ago she sang for ben
MES on a Hollywood street corpar
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15

Newly appointed French ambassa-
dor to the United States from the
Vichy government, CASTOR Henri
Haye arrives at New York from
Europe by clipper plane. The new
envoy, former Mayor of Versailles,
succeeds Count Rene Doynel de
Saint Quentin.
Evening star., 1940-02-27

Drive safely, be courteous and
help reduce accidents.
Evening star., 1940-02-27
Wallace Advocates
Reciprocal Pacts
As Basis for Trade
Tells Senote Herring
Scuttline Program
Would Be Harmful
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
Congress should continue the ad-
ministration' reciprocal trade agree
ment program, Secretary Of Agri-
culture Wallace said today, Tor use
as . valuable foundation stone for
the reconstruction Of world trade
In the future"
There Is nothing for US to gain
by scuttling the one proven means
Of preserving and advancing healthy
foreign trade" the Secretary told
the Senate Finance Committee.
The committee is considering
legislation, already approved by the
House, which would authorize con-
tinuation Of the program for an
other three years. It is now
scheduled to expire June II.
Would BE Step Backward.
I'VE would only be hurting our
selves If we should adopt the re-
strictive policies which have almost
completely ruined the foreign trade
of the dictator countries and
brought extreme priyation to their
people," Secretary Wallace said.
ITO abandon the trade agreements
program now would be step back
ward rather than q step forward" :"
The trade program was described
by Secretary Wallace as compile
Evening star., 1940-02-27

mention whether the Russians had
advanced or been repulsed.
Our troops captured large guam
titles of infantry arms and de-
stroyed 18 tanks" the communique
said of this action.
At the extreme opposite end Of
the Mannerheim line, at Taipale, on
the shore of Lake Ladoga, the Firms
again repelled a powerful enemy
attack" said the communique,
"hurling the enemy back to his
starting positions"
The Firms announced a large
Russian offensive against Taipale
last week as the invaders attempted
to turn this eastern flank of the
Mannerheim defenses.
Reds Claim Booty.
GA Russian communique re-
ported the capture of the 780th
Finnish defensive fertilization.
10000 shells and over 100000
cartridges. The shells, cartridges
and 26 Notifications were taken
in the Koivisto area, the COM
munique said0
Without attempting to minimize
the loss of Koivisto's heavy guns,
which controlled the entrance to
yiipuri harbor and anchored the
western end of the Mannerheim
Line, the Firms pointed out the full
effect of the loss would not be felt
until spring, when the ice breaks up,
and there might be developments
which would present more favor
able picture for Finland.
A Finnish officer explained the
Firms were defending and then
gradually withdrawing along the
Karelian Isthmus while exacting q
heavy toll on advancing troops. The
retreat was to conserve manpower,
he said.
The Withdrawals indicated the
Firms were retreating deeper into
the Karelian Isthmus bottle neck"
between Viipuri and Lake Ladoga.
This will shrink the Karelian 18TH
mus front from approximately 68
miles to so miles, to the advantage
of the smaller Finnish forces.
Should the Russians smash
through this bottle-neck defense,
they might be able to fan out
through a greater part Of South
eastern Finland.
Evening star., 1940-02-27
Gunners
(Continued From First Page

saari and Saarenpaa-could no
longer be safely supplied over 20
or 80 miles of ice and across the
mouth of Viipuri Bay.
Whatever else happens in this
war, Finnish artillerymen will pay
quiet tribute to the little garrison
Of the Koivisto Islands and also to
another group of gunners, who still
hold the ."Alcazar" of Finland.
These are the defenders of the Is
land of Mantsi, which lies some 20
miles behind the Russian lines near
the northeastern coast of Lake
Ladoga.
Mantsis little band has fought
OH scores of Communist attempts to
storm its fortress and has thwarted
countless bombings since the war
began. The islands remain men
acing thorn in the flank Of the Rus
sian invaders, north of Ladoga. Like
Koivisto, the full saga of Mantsi
has not been told. For the Firms, 1t
is bright; for the Russians, it Is q
ceaseless torment.
(copyrieht, 1910. Chicaso Daily News. Incl
Evening star., 1940-02-27

over what it would have been In the
absence Of the trade agreements
program is indicated by all available
data" he said.
Opponents Of the trade program,
Secretary Wallace continued, invent
ed "bugaboo" in an attempt to raise
agricultural opposition. They have
attempted to make farEaers believe
trade agreements increased imports
Of competitive farm products, he de-
clared.
"As a matter Of fact" he said, this
Is bugaboo invoked by industrial
interests anxious to get or keep
tariff protection for their own prod
ucts at the expense Of farmers"