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Evening star., 1940-06-09
Norfolk Obtuins HurIer

KANSAS CITY, June tR,.-
Kansas City has sent William Gill
right-handed pitcher, to Norfolk.
Evening star., 1940-06-09
Cleveland Is Lawson LittIe's Lucky Town

When all the National Championship still
block
they fellows who weren't highly regarded beginning Not
hit ball
well then the 2oto shots
In betting
cold tomato the
Veddy Clubs stopped calling him Mr. Little and
the
be the lucky for Lawson 1t here that
straight which
lesthe and
big fellow, who started three
Snead
1913 the field 2s7 which shoot
Evening star., 1940-06-09

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Evening star., 1940-01-16
Air Sufety Stretch

Chairman Robert H. Hinckley Of
tn. Civil Aeronautics Authority
noted yesterday that there had not
been q fatal accident on the Nations
atrlines in the last 10 months.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
$5,725,0 900 BottIeships
Repair Bill Drafted

A bill to authorize alteration and
repairs of the battleships New York,
Texas and Arkansas at a total cost
Of more than $5,725 900 has been
prepared by Representative Darden,
Democrat, Of Virginia.
Mr.. Darden said the work on the
three ships could be completed in
less than a year and would in
crease the range Of the ships big
guns from 5000 to 10000 yards.
He estimated $1,750,000 each was
necessary to modernize the Texas
and the New York, and $2,225, 900
on the Arkansas.
The Arkansas is already over age
and the New York and Texas will
become over age this year.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
LiIienthaI Hits Claim
Government Never
Adds 10 Wealth
Expansion Not Dependent
On Privote Business,
T. v. A. Head Says

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Assertions
that expansion and increased pro-
duction depend solely on private
business, that government never
produces or adds to wealth." were
denounced last night as sheer nom
sense" by David E. Lilienthal, di-
rector Of the Tennessee Valley Au-
thority.
"The issue of governmental ac-
ton versus private enterprise" he
declared in a speech before the Co.
lumbia University Graduate Eco
nomics Club, "is q thoroughly false
and mythical issue"
"Only an economic illiterate
would deny that to secure and pro-
mote economic freedom govern
mental action has often been ap-
propriate and necessary; and only
doctrinaire would assert in the
face Of facts everywhere about us
that private business is the sole
fountainhead of economic progress"
Chief Role Of T. v. A.
The chief role Of T. v. A., he said,
Is "the stimulation and protection
Of economic opportunity" adding:
90 - In speaking of expanding
economic opportunity in this coun-
try I do not refer to the opportunity
for the relatively limited number Of
already powerful business or gov
ernmental institutions to add to
their strength. I have in mind
rather the economic liberty of the
average man, Of human beings rath-
er than institutions. and particu-
larly Of the nine-tenths of our pop
ulation now insecure, whose eco
nomic freedom is threatened by the
steadily rising tide of concentration
of power"
Mr.. Lillienthal added that the T.
v. A. served in the following ways:
by rebuilding and fortifying the
soil upon which our hopes Of a ris-
ing standard Of living depend, and
by methods which stimulate and
strengthen the private enterprise
of farming.
IcCn0lC2l He8e0fCn.
"By technical research resulting in
new industrial processes and ma
chinery and by making available
and interpreting the facts concern
ing the regions resources for use in
the initiation and growth Of private
enterprise.
"By establishing and securing
adoption Of a mass-consumption
pricing policy for electricity.
by controlling destructive food
waters and furnishing an improved
waterway for the movement of
commerce and for public recreation.
by the regional integration of
agencies. public and private, Fed
eral and State, upon which future
economic growth depends"
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Policeman Is Injured
In Motorcycle Spill

Traffic Policeman Charles Rabbit,
50, was injured today when his mo-
torcycle skidded on an ice patch
in the 1900 block Of c street NE.
He went to Emergency Hospital for
treatment Of injuries to his shoulder,
which were believed to be not serious.
Bertha A. Paxton, "a, of 1902
Fourth street NE, was in Casualty
Hospital with injuries received In
an accident at Sixth and K streets
NE. Her injuries were reported
not serious.
Louise Stephan, 6, received q
broken leg yesterday when she was
struck by a light truck near the
intersection Of Lee highway and Old
Dominion road in Arlington County,
Va.
She was given first aid at her
home nearby, 1920 Lee highway, by
DR.. Blanche Tabor, and taken to
sibley Hospital by the Arlington
rescue squad.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
ton, said wages were well below
those paid In California.
n~s>~~,,~~y-

ton, said wages were well below
those paid In California.
Oversupply Claimed.
I'VE found that the primary cause
Of the dimculty was that workers
had been recruited in excess Of labor
requirements" he declared.
In contradiction, Manager A. z.
Taber Of the Farm Labor Service, q
Phoenix organization maintained by
cotton ginners, declared:
I'VE never have an oversupply Of
labor except at the end Of the season.
Government reports show Arizona
and California pay the highest prices
for cotton picking of any States in
the Union"
Surplus Food Arranged.
Evidence was developed that
Federal and State agencies had CO.
operated in obtaining farm labor
for Arizona through appeals sent
out by Mr.. Taber's bureau on letter.
heads which also listed the Federal
Farm Placement Service. Witnesses
testifying to the arrangement in
cluded Mr.. Taber, Assistant Super
visor Ray Gilbert Of the Federal
agency, and Lewis Irvine, director
Of the Arizona State Employment
Service.
j. r. McDougal. Arizona deputy
State welfare commissioner, testified
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Deaths Reported

Rachel Q. Daniels. 80, bs2s COLORADO ave.
Amelia Metz. s3, providence Hospital;
ssrnaId hsras1et Meaey s 17oo g. ss.ndy
M.tia. xiRS K Klein. II, St. nts.beth. Hospital.
snu. Maosss sbs ss Ms1se Msners ii Hos.
John Hohout. 70. Homo for AGED and
Clara q. He,berser. 81. Is Quincy pl. ne.
Eya 1utTiTsn,sn: 4Ti 1a2a s1o 11tn lcon:,n IT, .v.
clyde eSH Il Il: % Poole. 4S. aeorsstoWn University
PAU bomre.e. -. waite. Reed Hospit.l.
James p. Barnes. 46, 1850 Wisconsin ave.
Yfs nssnt q ssass Watson 81 s 3D.
Iniant Pottsr. a.li,nIer Hospital.
a.a1a at.as DRsed 81 o sodssP aom. Hos.
1a z.s q.sn: s.sas 1881 1887 T..sTn T:.lsT * I've.
Howard j. German. IS. 1910 New Hamp-
,.%s: A Lee. "A. os0rs.tovn univsrnt,
Louise 0snsiss 7e sloo gsod e K9Pe e
GEORGE ". Boyd, 40, Providence Hospital.
Edward T. Wilson. 45. 1921 Kalorama I'd
William l. Weaver. 43. 1850 Wisconsin ave
Mary Ryan, s. Childrens Hospital.
infant Infant ReEsfa RRsfEsTt fo1a sa1 sisse1g 1 Hospital
Graham Umstead, S6. Gallinger hospital.
Mamie v. Scott So. 1920 18th st. ne.
Joseph Bruce. 50, Freedmen's Hospital.
Frank T. Weddell. 81. 716 5Oth st. ne.
0ustavious Morris, 81. Ffeedmens Hos
Alice jasper. so. 7b8 Lamont st.
Henry Henderson, 40. Qallinger Hospitel
1sHEss sm sc:SSs cslsi SssssS.sl sssS sdonsn aSs a,.
Archie Nash. a. Ereedmen's Hospital.
Mamie Bolvin,. 80. Emergency. HOSPITAL.
Charles Howard, So, Casualty Hospital
Intent Ward, 0allinger Hospital.
Infant Watkins. Eresdmeng HOSPITAL
Infant Bronson 0allinger HOSPITAL
infant Jackson, 0allinger Hospital.
Infant Tyler, y1oodxnen'o 3oepatA
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Births Reported

James and Thelma Farmer. boy.
Francis and Dorothy Kenyon, boy.
Wilfred and Lorraine Christensen, boy.
Joseph and Annie Fleri.- girl.
awDla SS:sDh ana .St Jsnis s.1t, !snfins, .s girl
Jesse ana enf Iasiie saI.ns SMITH ifC'asr sir
George and Pauline Rusk, girl.
Frank and Harriet Mleynek, boy.
James and Catherine Craig. boy.
Rheym1nd and Alice Boyd. boy.
Joseph and Emma Young, boy.
John and Mabel Coughlin. boy.
Henry and Elaine Halfpap, jr.. girl.
Ralph and Sophie Mtshkin.. girl twins.
Stanley. and Thelma Padgett, boy.
seu joseph and aaq sylSis Usses cutrid., fd f air
George and Hermoine Baum. boy.
Edward and Catherine Cozzens boy.
Michael and Genevieve Pinnin. girl.
Francis and Florence Rye. boy.
George and Edna ciarE. boy.
Edward and Dorothy Bailey. Girl.
MAYNARD and Gladys. Dom. girl.
Fred and Elzora Jordan. boy.
James and Zelda Reilly. girl:
George and Mary Nathan. siri.
Milton and Elsie Halpern. girl.
Robert and Sara Campbell. boy.
William VIII snd Mar Msri,n t EatSn; r., boy.
Paul Paul ana Ksthryn Graves. girl. ''''
Arnold and Gertrude sanborn, boy.
Roy and Gertrude Wiles. boy.
John and Bertha Mcmillan, IT,. girl.
John and Alice Pumphrey, boy.
Lewis and Naomi Crooke, jr., girl.
Frederick and Ellen Lorentz. boy:
Henry and Billie De Martins. girl.
Everett and Ethel White, boy.
Hobart and Marion Jackson. boy.
James and Alma Bailey, boy.
Harry and Willie Jones. boy.
Israel and Anna Jackson. girl.
William and Rose Sutherland, boy.
Isaac and Cleo Small, girl.
Thomas and Maude Baskin. boy.
Marvin and Lorine Turner. girl.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Gen. Pershine Leaves
For Arizona

Gen. John ]. Pershing left WASH
ington for Tucson, ATiz., last night
at midnight for his usual winter
sojourn there. He was accompanied
by Col. Glenn Jones. Army Med
ical Corps. and is scheduled to ar
rive there Friday.
Gen. Pershing. who has been In
Walter Reed Hospital for rest
and checkup, decided a week ago
to go to Arizona after the weather
here became blustery, Col. George
Adamson, his military secretary,
said. Col. Adamson described Gen.
Pershing as feeling fine"
The commander of the American
Expeditionary Force in France dur
ing the World War is 70 years old.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
K. {. FARRELL Installed
As AImas Pofentate
By His Father
IF. Lawrence Walker
Chosen Temples Recorder
For 21st Time

Karl E. FARRELL, native Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, was elected poten-
tate of Almas Temple of the Mystic
Shrine at the annual election last
night at the temple clubhouse.
He was installed by his father,
Thomas E. FARRELL of this city, who
is chairman Of the Board Of Trus-
tees of Almas Temple.
Other members of the official
divan In addition to Potentate jar
rell, who had been advanced from
the post of chief rabban, are Earl
w. Shinn, chief rabban; Howard p.
Foley, assistant rabban; Needham C..
Trnage. high priest and prophet;
James A. Councillor, oriental guide;
Frank E. Ghiselli, treasurer, and F.
Lawrence Walker, recorder.
Walker Elected FL Times.
Election of Mr.. Walker marks the
twenty-first time he has been named
for this Office. He has. served also
as 8 representative to the Shrine
Imperial Council at 81 Of its annual
sessions. Because of this service,
at the last session of the Imperial
Council in Baltimore, he was made
life member with the title repre-
sentative emeritus" and will so at
tend at the next session in Memphis,
Tenn, in June.
Leonard P. Steuart of Almas
Temple, by virtue of being a past
imperial potentate OF the Shrine
for North America also will attend
the Imperial Council from Almas
in June. He is imperial treasurer
Of the Shrine. =
Other representatives to the I'm
perial Council from Almas who were
elected are Robert p. Smith, past
potentate elected for the sixth con-
secutive time); Potentate FARRELL,
Chief Rabban Shinn and Stanley D.
Willis, immediate past potentate.
Appointments Made.
Potentate FARRELL made the fol-
lowing appointments: Ray M. Flor
ance, first ceremonial master; Floyd
D. Akers, second ceremonial mas
ter, a new appointment in the line;
=. CarIyn Guy, marSnal, ana John
G. Harding, captain of the guard,
another new appointment in the
line.
The new potentate was born in
Washington December 5, 1908, and
after graduating from the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania he entered the
firm of Thomas E. FARRELL Co.,
realtors, of which he now is vice
president.
In 1926 he was married to Miss
May Shoemaker, and they have
three children.
Mr.. FARRELL is u director of the
Washington Board of Trade and
member of the Columbia Country
Club. He is a communicate OF the
Presbyterian Church.
His Masonic Affiliations are: Tenn
pie Noyes Lodge, Of which he is
past master; Mount Pleasant Chap
ter, Albert Pike Consistory and
Capitol Court, No. 5, Royal Order Of
Testers.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Change Of Venue Asked
In Associated Cos Cuse

Change Of venue from Malone,
N. Y, to New York City was asked
yesterday by attorneys for the Sc
curities and Exchange Commission
in the voluntary bankruptcy case
of the Associated Gas & Electric
Holding Cos. The Treasury has
entered the case as q creditor to
insure tax collections.
Judge Frederick H. Bryant at
Malone set January 23 as the date
for q hearing on the venue petition
and also ordered the first hearing
in the reorganization proceedings to
be held February ~ at Utica.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Bill Of Rights Is Called
BuIwurk Against 'Isms'

As long as Americans have free
dom Of education, freedom Of the
press and freedom Of radio there
is no reason to fear Communism,
Nazism, or any un-Americanisms,
DR.. Franklyn Snyder, president Of
Northwestern University, said last
night in q radio address.
DR.. Snyder, who was interviewed
on a 15-minute program over Sta
ton WRC, described guarantees
contained In the Bill Of Rights As
q bulwark against Communism and
Nazism in the United States.
He was interviewed by Courtland
D. Ferguson. president of the
Northwestern Alumni Association
Of Washington.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Marriage License
Applications

Walter H, Engelhardt. 20; "a u 18th -, St
ne, and Edythe g. 9; r. Ho5an; ora 29c,dr 20; I'LL
tssS ss. both q 5si7 New Hampshire ave.
IS; the Ksy RobsFt i 2ad Plumb FnIp..ut t
Conduit I'd. n.w.; the Rev. Edward G.
Richard Friedman. 81, and Eta L. Noble
louis rfsss!n:lSS fsss. aSS; and Edith r.t. as both
Harvey H. Brake: 20. &c. es Nex y YORK ys % ave
lsnd ave; ; Takoma Park. Md; the Rev.
SsIy B.ass q a. ,ss Ess 54a FL x s. n@ sRe
David l. r. Douslas;Moore, S5. Charles
sreepsl i9e w. H. ane Rev xsa1se.
s1 end ke5etts 4. R.1 Kansas
sna naif ss lSs "ees:s5 q sh
Herman x fae ass Hspry e. 7asS sss' 18th st.
A5sS:v s;,1Sss,ts ss Ssj.ss;s ns d.
Nd; the Rey. Thomas r: Sweeney.
'0sDh saa Helen E a0rs. SS 5sshs% g. hsson rs
Gregorey Smirnoff. 22. 204 F. st. NV.
ave. s,x.; the Rev. i. N; Hennis:
;Ss R:|sn bss.s 81 S.
an9sS and Jewell S9 H. 20. FsS'a sS7 auaeken S n
ko1%an sos st. shs srd asryey snd chaqoass
a% RR.pp tas % both p,SI is71 wlSa9 HSnssd D
Rss @ Some 10 1898 Valley hs nj p. se sea
o,ns sa Fsi:ne. Rsssn T. sn stSs e. Ssnans as g
AusssyH ~ $. as.;s: & q ss: sss1 lrent Royal, u, and
a.a's a. ss q RE-, Rer5S1 5oRn r. r. nust nsaa 1lh
aI slien N. White: "a. sss End q st. t." n.e'; ae?
jaime. Digs. 81. and Augusta virsson, q,
both Of 5322, Eastern ave. me-; the Rev
ne; the Rev. julius s: Carroll.
dSaSS u.na sSns % Tyler a. s ssnsn sas W..
Asss sS!.1:n RSs,ss 5.s s. s,n nx !: :ae
5ndae Ssse koSers sbels'1 Ms.tinsIy @ s'n ''' As'
Mckinley r. Mitchell 27; 1880 R st. NV.
and Marie !; White. 80: 69S Q st. NV;
~'R Bryan 8 sn'sssSn sssS sns onsslo "a
NV: the Rev. Augustus Lewis.
and Mary ]. Barks, 80. 2508 West st.
Sc: the Rev. James G: Banks. -.
Moy Bow Ying Is. and Moy Look One. 20
Hans RStn OF New 1oFk c'''' the HeV. y =
James q. Small. "a. Hyattsville, Nd. and
ne; the Rev. Louis r, Niltenberger.
Thomas r. Tayman, "a. 1928. Naylor I'd
ae.. and Ruth 3. Earr, "a, Oshkosh. Wis;
Theodore /. Henderson. 20. 1852 Newton
s.. NV, and Alberta Townsend. %
1927 Lamont ST.; the Rev. Robin Gould
both Of New York City; Judge Robert =
Robert G. Edwards. rs. 1915 corcoran st.
ran st. NV: the REV. 9, T, Murray.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Benjamin 0urisman
Renamed Head Of
Jewish Center
Increase in Attendance
During Lost Year
Noted in Report

Benjamin Ourisman last night was
reelected president OF the Jewish
Community Center for his fourth
consecutive term, and Edward c.
OStrow was named first vice presi-
dent.
Mr.. Ourisman, in his report on
1899 to the annual meeting, noted
progress in the center's educational,
cultural, recreational and character
building activities. The finances Of
the institution improved during the
year, he reported.
Officers elected last night included
Burnett Siman, second vice presi-
dent; DR.. Ivy A. Pelzman, third vice
president; Fred S. Gichner, treas
urer; Robert Rothstein, assistant
treasurer, and Abe Shefferman and
Moe Gutenberg, secretaries.
Named to the Board Of Trustees
were Simon Hirshman, Paul Street,
Morris Blumenthal, Hyman Gold
man, M. D. Rosenberg, Joel D. Wolf
sohn, Bernard Wilmer, Leo Schlos-
berg, Fred S. Kongod, Isaac Jacob
son, DR.. Edward Cafritz, William L.
Bush and Morris GewirZ.
Attendance increased at the center
during the last year, with an average
of 760 persons using the facilities
daily, according to the report Of
Edward Rosenblum, executive di-
rector. More than SO boys and
girls clubs meet at the center under
supervision of the staff and 80 adult
organizations have headquarters
there.
In addition, the center provides
free recreational privileges to many
children from Community Chest
agencies. Space has been provided
for q Red Cross station and volun-
teers are sewing garments for
Polish and Finnish refugees.
Speakers at last nights meeting
included DR.. Ephriam Fischoh of
Long Branch, N. j., a former di-
rector Of Hill Ell foundations at
Cornell and Penn State Universities,
who discussed the importance Of
the role which character building
institutions such as the center are
playing in the United States.
A musical program was presented
by the Center Symphony Orchestra,
conducted by DR.. Henry Goldstein.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Evidence Conflicts
On Labor Surplus
In Cotton Fields
Senators Told U. S. Funds
Kept Some Arizona
Pickers From Starving

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16.-Con-
flicting versions Of the 1887 cotton
picking situation in Arizona are in
the records of the Senate Civil
Liberties Committee.
At yesterdays hearing, Chairman
Robert M. La Toilette, jr., called
witnesses who both contended and
denied that advertising had caused
such q surplus Of laborers that
pickers' wages were forced to place
where Federal funds were necessary
to keep some from starving.
Orin Cassmore of San Francisco,
investigator for the research division
of the Works Progress Administra-
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Colored Catholics to Donce

The Federated Colored Catholics
of the United States will hold a
reception and dance at Murray's
Casino. U street between Ninth and
Tenth streets, tomorrow night in
celebration of their 18th anniver-
sary. DR.. Thomas w. Turner is pres
ident and ]. Howard Quander chair
man,
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Earnings 5 Cts. Shy,
Widow, IS, May Miss
Security Benefit
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Jan, 16.-A
65-year-old widow may not be
able to qualify for q social Sc
curity benefit because she
earned 5 cents less than re-
quired In a three-month period.
Of1cials In the Pittsburgh
Office said she had earned only
$40.95, 5 cents under the re-
quired $50. Had she earned the
full amount her lifetime
monthly benefits would have
started next month.
Evening star., 1940-01-16

that the Farm Settlement Admins
tration arranged surplus food for
some 10000, persons after the 1887
harvest. He said the State could not
help them because Of 3-year resi-
dence requirements.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-11
BUDGET TO Be
CLUBS TOPIC

GIG .HARBOR - The Ladies
Fortnightly club will meet Thurs
oay afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Amanda Hammarland, with Mrs.
s. v. Warren as assistant hostess.
The program will feature why
Your Budget Is in the Red" with
Mrs. J. M. Hutton in charge, and
roll call will be Hidden Taxes"
The Gig Harbor Sportsmen's
club will meet Thursday evening
in the Glitch building.
Vera Colony was reelected
president of the Busy Bees, Bur-
ley's All club. at the annual meet
ing. Clifford Moore Is the new
vice president and Margaret Col
ony, secretary treasurer. Mrs.
Katherine Anderson In the leader.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-11
WITHDRAW PROPOSED
RATES TEMPORARILY

Pacific Telephone 4 Telegraph
Co. Tuesday withdrew all rate
schedules being considered by the
state department of public service,
which were to have gone into
effect Wednesday.
A hearing on the proposed new
rates was continued for an indef-
mite time-possibly seven months.
The company will refile its sug-
gested rate schedules automatic
ally when the hearing reconvenes.
All testimony taken so far viii
be carried over to the new
hearing.
The state has not yet had time
to 90 into the proposed new rates
thoroughly or present its findings
u ths current hearing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-11
R. R. MATTIS0N
OUT OF BANK

CONTINUED From Page Onel
the loss of Mr.. Mattison, the off
GERS who have served this COM
munity for many years were re-
elected"
No action was taken to fill the
vacancy on the board. S. M. Jack
son was named TO the presidency,
at the same time continuing in his
position as chairman of the board.
He came to the National Bank OF
Tacoma as president on Jan. rs.
1920, and was elected chairman of
the board on Jan. Il. 1890.
List other Officers
Other officers include:
A. II. Brouse, executive vice
president; G. T. Pierce. vice presi-
dent; Ward Estey, vice president;
Roger w. Peck, vice president; c.
T. Chandler, jr.. assistant vice
president: w. A. Heath, cashier;
II. c. Schweinler, assistant cashier;
II. ]. Ollie, assistant cashier; S. p.
Miller, assistant cashier; Hugo c.
Delin, assistant cashier; J. K.
Ewart, assistant cashier; A. G.
Swindland, assistant cashier; NJ.
w. McCarty, trust officer, and
Harry Anderson, assistant trust
officer.
Successful Year
Board Chairman Jackson said:
1.-THE bank had just concluded
very successful year and looks for
ward to 1910 with even more
promise. The banks comprehen-
sive and enlarged loan policy has
been responsible for a substantial
increase in loans. With increased
business for Tacoma industries and
a resultant increased payroll, we
confidently expect continued inn
provement IN business for the
year"
jackson also noted that the
banks branches, located in vari-
Gus towns near Tacoma, have
shown a marked improvement in
operating results, Notwithstanding
activities of new government agen-
cies in the credit field.
Directors of the bank, reelected
include, besides jackson:
H. A. Allen, A. H. Brouse, D. T.
Coffman, Minot Davis, F. P.
Draws, Henry o. Foss. F. D. Metz
ger, Roger w. Peck, H. s. Wood
worth and Horace v. X. Wright.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-11


Stark's statement Immediately
raised the Guam controversy,
which flared in congress last ses-
sion. Members of the committee
sought to determine whether the
proposed improvements were au-
thorized.
Congress last session removed
Guam from group of naval bases
authorized at cost of S65 900. 900.
Guam opponents charged fortifi-
cation Of the Pacific island. 1900
miles from Japan, would constitute
an unfriendly act.
Explains Plans
Stark revealed that the navy
proposed to spend the $4,000, 900
for almost the identical improve
ments to Guam which had origi-
nally been proposed in the naval
base bill.
Stark declared the $4,000, 900
would be spent In dredging sea-
plane runways and erecting a
breakwater to protect Guam's har-
Dor. He said the funds were being
asked in the budget for the 14th
naval district, with headquarters
at Hawaii. and that specific au-
thorization. such as was requested
last year, was not necessary.
Stark on Defense
Chairman Carl Vinson abruptly
shut off the discussion OF Guam,
with the assertion that:
"Guam is not before this COM
mittee in any way, shape or form.
Let's stick to what's before this
committee.
Stark later told reporters Guam
might prove immensely valuable to
the United States not only for
naval sea and air purposes but for
commercial air lines.
Not to take and keep what
little we've got seems 50 wrong to
me that just can't understand it,
said Stark. Guam fortified might
be worth two or three battleships
to u.s."
He placed the cost of equipping