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Evening star., 1940-11-26
Britain Makes Bid
To Keep Bulgaria
Neutral in War
Promises TO Try to
Insure independence
In Any Peace Plan
py the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Nov. 26.-Great Brit
ain made bid today for Bull
garia's neutrality in the European
war with a promise that Britain
will strive to insure Bulgaria's in
tegrity and independence in any
eventual peace settlement.
r. A. Butler, Undersecretary for
Foreign Affairs. said in a written
statement in the House of Com
mons:
Lord Halifax (the Foreign Sec
retary) welcomes this opportunity
of stating that. provided Bulgaria
does not join or assist, either ac-
lively or passively, the enemies OF
Great Britain, or attack her allies,
it is the intention of his majesty's S
government to do their best to in
sure that in any eventual peace set
tlement to which Great Britain is a
party the integrity and independence
of Bulgaria shall be fully respected.
Uniformed Berlin quarters
made the unexpected disclosure
yesterday that Bulgaria was not
expected to join the Rome-Ber-
lin-Tokio alliance at present, al
though II had been understood
previously that she was about to
sign.
(Mr. Buffers proposal that
Bulgaria not attack Britain's
allies" obviously was q reference
to the latent threat, reported
from the Balkans, that Bulgaria
might attempt to wrest from
Greece a corridor to the Aegean
Sea through Macedonia, with
axis encouragement
Evening star., 1940-11-26
I Strikes and Trouble
In Steel Industry Put
Murray on the Spot
Collection of Dues
By Check orr Coming Up
As q Major Issue
By the Associated Press.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 26.-Strikes
in the big Aluminium Co. of America
plant at New Kensington, Pa, and
the Vultee aircraft works at Downey
Calf, and brewing labor trouble in
the IS 900 100000 steel industry
placed genial Philip Murray on the
spot today as he returned home
from his election as chief of the
c. I. o.
The next few months--even weeks
give promise of providing epochal
developments in labor industrial
relations and Mr.. Murray's every
step as a policy-maker will be taken
under spotlight.
There was chance the 54-year-
old leader would be invited to take
part in efforts to settle the New
Kensington strike, which has thrown
$500 into idleness and delayed ma
tional defense orders of 81 ,000, 900 or
more.
Dues Collection Issue.
The aluminium walkout involved
the tickllSh issue of dues collection
a matter that slowly but certainly
has been coming to the front, not
only in this industry but in steel as
WELL where dues-collecting pickets
have more than once hampered pro-
duction.
At Downey, the c. I. o. Auto
Workers Union has refused to accept
a contract which would force COM
pulsory arbitration for disputes. This
led to a charge in Congress that
Communists were responsible for the
strike and demands by Representa-
tives Cox, Democrat of Georgia and
Hoffman, Republican, of Michigan
for legislation to outlaw "all strikes
against the Government" and to
prevent labor unions from forcing
membership on workers in defense
plants.
Such developments are forcing
labor's hand and make it necessary
for Mr. Murray to act promptly and
decisively, since both industrial and
labor leaders agree the Defense Com
mission has taken an adamant posi-
ton against general wage increases
to prevent any inf1ationary spiral
Many expect Mr.. Murray to lead
drive for "check-off" of union dues
by companies from the pay envelopes
of union members.
Other Problems.
"Check-off' would have prevented
the incident" at New Kensington
plant, where the union called a
strike last Friday, claiming that a
$27-a-week worker drew a knife or
a committeeman seeking $12 in dues
The mills daily pay roll is $4,000
The company is considering the
unions demands that the worker be
dismissed or transferred outside 1t;
bargaining group.
In addition to these problems
Mr.. Murray already has announced
that he has launched a grea'
unionization drive against the Beth.
lehem Steel Corp. and the Fore
Motor Co.
Evening star., 1940-11-26
British Aid
Continued From First Page)

exchanged views about the interna-
tional situation in general.
Stephen Early, White House Sec
retary, said today that the Presi-
dent did not discuss with Lord
Lothian any British proposal for
transferring not only more Destroy
ers but some battleships and cruls-
ers from the American to the Brit
iSh navy.
Mr.. Early said he had no knowl-
edge, and neither had the Presi-
dent, OF any memorandum brought
by Lord Lothian outlining such a
proposal. The British Ambassador
also denied he had brought any
such memorandum.
Prior to his conference with
Mr.. Hull, Senator George de-
clined to disclose his attitude
toward the pending proposal Of
Senator King, Democrat, Of Utah,
for direct Government loans to Brit
ain. Senate Majority Leader Bark
ley said after a visit to the White
House yesterday that the present
Congress would not act on any such
measure.
Secretary Hull made it clear yes
terday that policy on the question
of financial assistance to the British
awaited determination through con-
ferences among the various execu-
tive departments concerned, in col
liberation with Congress. Pending
such policy determination, he de-
clined to give his views concerning
suggestions that Britain should
iquidate her investments in this
hemisphere before seeking credits
or might trade her West Indian pos
sessions to this country.
Island Trade Seen Unlikely.
In other high administration quar-
tiers it was estimated today that
Britain had enough money and Sc
curities available here to finance at
least another years purchases of
American munitions, and possibly
as much as two or more years.
One obstacle to British liquidation
of investments here in order to
bolster her cash dollar resources, it
was pointed out, however, is that
any wholesale dumping of securities
might depress the markets here un-
duly.
Objections also were raised in both
American and British quarters to
the suggestions for transfer Of
Britains possessions in the Carib-
bean. Difficulties on both sides made
it unlikely that the subject would be
considered any time soon. Lord
Lothian pointed out that the people
in the territories would object to be-
coming subjects of barter. The
barter" implications also were con-
sidered an obstacle for this country
in view of established inter-Amer-
lean policies.
Lord Lothian said his report on
Evening star., 1940-11-26

Britain's position was optimistic,
provided we get help from you" He
reiterated that Britain's needs were
planes, munitions, ships and
finances" Details were not dis
cussed in his conferences with the
President and Mr.. Hull, he said. He
indicated that by ships" he means
both merchant vessels and warships.
Meanwhile, Senator Taft, Repub-
lican, of Ohio said he had heard
suggestions that financial aid to
Britain might take the form of loans
to Canada. Il think I would be
willing to make a loan to Canada" /"
he said, "but I don't believe 1 am
ready to vote for English credits at
this time"
Senator Nye, Republican. of North
Dakota pressed for a hearing to-
morrow on his resolution to investi-
gate the extent of English financial
holdings in this country. He said
he was unconvinced that Britain was
nearing the end of her resources
here.
Evening star., 1940-11-26
London Reports Greeks
Have Taken Pogrodetz

LONDON, Nov. 26 (P.-Authori-
tative military circles asserted today
the Greek Army had captured the
strategic Albanian town of Pogradetz,
north of the key city of Koritza,
which fell last week.
dispatches from Athens said
only that Greek troops had "over-
shot" the town, and did not claim
to have captured it. Yugoslav
border reports said the Italians,
recently reinforced, still held Po-
gradetz)
Italian columns advancing from
the north toward Pogradetz were at
tackled by the British Royal Air
Force and dispersed, the London
sources declared.
In the coastal sector, the London
sources said, Greek troops have got
beyond Phiiataes, in Greece near
the Albanian border, and some have
landed from ships-probably near
the island of Cortland severed
communications behind the Italian
flank.
(The Italian high command
declared today its soldiers had
cut to pieces enemy detach-
ments" which landed in that
sector of the Epirus coast Of AL
bania.
(The Greeks already had
claimed capture of Konispolis,
Albanian city north of Philiataes,
in a district near the landing
site.)
Evening star., 1940-11-26
Liner Washington Crew
Dissension Is Denied
B, the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
MANILA, Nov. 26.-Capt. Harry
Manning of the United States liner
Washington. carrying 1894 refugees
from China and the Philippines,
said yesterday rumors of dissension
among his crew were unfounded.
The vessel sailed late yesterday
direct for San Francisco.
''Rumors of dissatisfaction among
the crew are entirely without foun-
dation," he asserted, referring to
rumors crew friction resulted from
union organization and feeling by
German-American sailors that their
patriotism was questioned.
All sailors aboard the Washing
ton are American citizens, Capt.
Manning added.
Just before the ship left, some
crew members said the captain
rightly denied any trouble existing
aboard the ship, but that they had
heard some complaints regarding
working conditions had Deem voiced
by workers in the stewards depart
ment,
Evening star., 1940-11-26
Britain Can't Win
Unless us. Joins War,
Correspondent Says
Stonemun Declares
America Is Only Nation
Thot Can Supply Materials

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-William
H. Stoneman, London correspondent
of the Chicago Daily News, said to-
day it was his personal opinion"
that Great Britain would not be
able to win a decisive victory over
Germany unless the United States
dropped its neutral status and
Joined the war as full-fedged bel
ligerent.
Speaking before the 32d annual
convention of the Associated Gro
Gerry Manufacturers of America, Mr.
Stoneman denied what he termed
the catastrophe misconception"
that ''the United States can help
Britain more by staying out of this
war than by coming in"
This war is going to be won
against Germany-if it ever is won
by tens of thousands of aircraft,
hundreds of destroyers and millions
of tons of fresh shipping" he said
The United States is the only ma
ton friendly to Britain which can
produce the necessary quantities Of
materials.
Even the, United States can not
supply the necessary quantities un-
less it is willing to apply itself "a
hours a day and to make stupen-
dous sacrifices of money and energy.
II frankly don't believe that the
people of the United States can
bring themselves to make those sac
rifices unless they feel so strongly
about the need of stopping the axis
that they are prepared to go to
war"
Il am not suggesting that the
United States go to war;" Mr.. Stone
man added. Il simply say that in
my personal opinion, Britain will
not win the war alone"
Mr.. Stoneman has been home on
leave for the past month and will
return to London next week.
Evening star., 1940-11-26
|1ownsend's S Condition
S Reported Grave

Paul L. Townsend, Washington
sportsman, who suffered broken
neck in an automobile accident
near Snow Hill, Md, a week ago,
remained in a grave condition
today at the Peninsula General
Hospital, Salisbury, Md.
Doctors said his condition re-
mained unchanged and that he was
very seriously" Ill.
Mr. Townsend is the son and
secretary of Senator Townsend OF
Delaware, who remained near his
son at the family home in Selby-
vile, Del. Mr.. Townsend, a big
game fisherman, was on his way
from Washington to his hunting
lodge at SCOTS Landing on Chin
colleague Bay when his automobile
struck a soft shoulder in the road
and overturned.
Mr.. Townsend is IS and married.
He has two daughters. A third
child. Paul, jr, died in April of
last year when he fell from the
roof OF an annex Of the Townsend
Aanas here..
Evening star., 1940-11-26
SteeIman Hopeful
As He Meets With
vultee Negofiators
coneiliotor Expects
Settlement in Day or
So; Wages Adjusted
,, the Associated Press.

- the AsaoetAted PYesa.
DOWNEY, Calf. Nov. 26.-With
= Government representative on
hand for the nrst time In several
days, the opposing forces in the
Vultee Aircraft Co. strike renewed
efforts today to reach an agreement
A rising outcry in Washington and
elsewhere against strikes in defense
industries centered attention on the
group seeking to reopen the huge
plant where work stopped November
Is on multi-million dollar orders for
military planes.
John r. Steelman, Labor Depart
ment conciliation chief, arrived by
plane from Washington to join the
conference on demands of the United
Automobile and Aircraft Workers
DR.. Steelman, former economics
professor at the University of Ala
bama. emphasized that he was not
replacing Maj. Sidney Simpson, re-
called by the War Department after
union ofdcials had charged him with
impeding negotiations.
Hopes for Peace Soon.
The major purpose of my trip
said Mr.. Steelman, SIS to settle this
dispute as speedily as possible with
Justice to all concerned.
Sunday I wired both parties. ex-
pressing hope that by mutual agree
ment the Vultee plant could be in
fun operation in the next day or so
I still have that hope. don't expect
to be here very long"
Mr.. Steelman said he planned To
confer individually as well as COL
lectively with Vultee President Rich
ard w. Millar and U. A. w. President
r. j. Thomas.
Ine original basis of the strike-a
wage lncrease-has been adjusted
satisfactorily for the time being >
conferees said, the points at issue
now being the clauses of an agree.
ment offered by the company pro.
viding for compulsory arbitration
and for no strikes during the two
years of the contract.
Union leaders, in protest. said thai
In negotiations before the strik,
started the company accepted 4
modified strike provision.
Communist Charges Denied.
Meanwhile, three strike leaders
Wyndham Mortimer, Lou H. Niche.
ner and George Forsberg, quickI,
denied charges that the strike In.
volved Communists.
At Washington, Chairman Dies OF
the Committee on american Ac.
tivities said witnesses had identified
the three as Communists.
The whole thing is a complete
fabrication so far as am con.
cerned." said Mr.. Mortimer, a U. A
w. official. Il denied the charge
that was a member of the Com.
munist Party when it was made in
1888 and I deny it now. There
isn't one shred of truth in anything
Martin Dies says about me. In my
opinion. Dies is one of the worst
enemies of labor in the United
States"
Mr.. Michener denied that he was
Communist and said the charge
was merely an attempt to confuse
the issue" Mr.. Frosberg likewis,
denied that he ever belonged to tht
Communist Party.
Evening star., 1940-11-26
Protect Food Supply

To insure reserves CT food should
shortages arise later, the Neither
lands Indies government is urging
its natives not to sell their entire
crops.
Evening star., 1940-11-26
Murray May Intervene
In Aluminium Strike
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa, Nov.
26.-The strike involving $500 work.
ers at the plant of the Aluminium
Co. of America here may furnish
Philip Murray his first opportunity
of action since he became the new
c. I. o. generalissimo.
Negotiations were at a standStill
last night as the company consid-
cred a union counter proposal for
ending four-day walkout, which
halted production on more than a
million dollars worth of national
defense orders.
Union sources heard that Mr..
Murray, sti1 resting in Atlantic City
after his election last week to sue
ceed John L. Lewis as c. I. o. presi-
dent, may be asked to intervene.
He is expected here today.
The crux of the situation is dis
agreement over methods;of collect
ing union dues. The union has not
formally said it wanted Check
of" of workers dues from the pay
roll by the company. although pri-
vatels leaders say that would solve
the problem.
Evening star., 1940-11-26
Disemborking Greeks Killed
Or Seized, ItoIions Say

ROME, Nov. 26 GP).-Greel
troops which disembarked on tn,
Epirus coast we're reported by thu
Italian high command today to hav.
been "in part destroyed and in par
captured with their arms"
(The communique did not Spe-
city on what part of the coast
the detachments landed. Epirus,
once an ancient state, is terri
tory which lies both in Albania
and Greece.
British sources said some
Greeks had got beyond Philia-
taes, Greece, which lies close to
the Albanian border on the coast,
while others had landed from
ships, near the Island of Corfu,
and severed communications be-
hind the Italian flank. The
Greeks themselves claimed the
capture of Konispolis, Albania,
just north of Philiataes and close
to the spot where the troops are
reported to have landed)
The high command said Fascis
flyers bombed the fortress on Corf,
and hit road functions, bridges ant
Greek troop eoneentrstious Ia tn
Evening star., 1940-11-26
Greek
Continued From First Page.)

holding out grimly from positions in
the rocks.
They were under artillery fire
some of them cut off from support.
Greeks said other large forces Of
Italians in Southwestern Albania
were in danger of being isolated by
the Greek drive to Argirocastro,
commanding the road north.
Supplies Clog Roads.
The dispatch from the front said
the amount of supplies left behind
in the Italian retreat-trucks, tanks,
motorcycles and weapons-"is so
great it literally clogs the roads"
A Greek spokesman declared
Greek advance units "overshot
Pogradetz," Is miles north of fallen
Koritza and 80 miles inside Albania,
but dispatches from the Yugoslav-
Albanian frontier only few miles
away said Italians, recently heavily
reinforced, still held the town.
The report from the frontier said
$50 truckloads of fresh Fascist
troops arrived at the supply route
town recently to bolster the tired
regiments which fell back there
from the fighting in Koritza.
Raids Behind Lines.
Italian planes struck behind
Greek lines yesterday in raids which
a communique said caused civilian
casualties at Arta. a town on the
Island of Corfu; Lixuri and Argo-
stoli on the Island of Cephalonia,
and several towns in Epirus.
Reports from Salonika indicated
Albanians, disarmed months ago
by the Italians, had adopted pas
sive resistance" to hamper Italian
military operations in their country.
A wounded Albanian was quoted
as saying open revolt is impos-
sible" because of lack of arms, but
many Albanians were doing what
ever they could ito sabotage the
Italian war machine"
Evening star., 1940-11-26

Kalamas River Valley at Arta and
near Perati and ArSeka.
Two British planes were reported
shot down when they attacked the
Albanian port of Durazzo.
Greek or British planes also were
reported to have raided the islands
of Leros and Stampalia in the
Dodecanese Islands of the Eastern
Mediterranean.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-24
Michigan, Palms-State Book
Gala NeW Year Stage ShOlU

be moved to the Palms-State, and
both theaters will sell reserved
seats, presenting the same Lineup
of attractions at both houses. This
is the first time in local history
that such a thing has been done
on New Years Eve, but the Michi-
gan feels that>the show is literally
too big for one theater.'
Rosemary Lane comes here, "ir
person after Hollywood successes
that include -Four Daughters.
The Four Ink Spots areerated the
hottest quartet in the world, Dean
Murphy is well-known as master
of satire, and Paul Remos' Toy
Boys are one afthe cleVereSt acts
in show business. In addition the
Michigan has other outstanding
features including Allen and Kent,
suave dancers, and Lynn, Royce
and Nanya. comedy trio.
Second Chorus is comedy ro-
nance with AStaire and Miss
Goddard teamed for the first time
Artie Shaw and his band give out
with some first class live includ-
ing the new Hot Concerto"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-24
Balkans Popular
At Blue Danube

ACCORDING TO Dan Koich
manager of the recently reopened
Blue Danube Inn. the popular
Balkan Serenaders will be indefi-
mite fixtures at the spot. The
group provides melodious dance
music and forms strolling combi-
nations to entertain during the
lullS.
The Inn. which has been closed
for several months. boasts newly
remodeled and redecorated inte-
rior. Floor show entertainment
will be added in the near future.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-24
Mdgets Open
On Colonial
Stage Friday

SINGERS MIDGETS. world
famous troupe of diminutive enter
tanners, will be the holiday week
attraction at the Colonial Theater.
They begin a seven-day engage
ment. Friday. e
This midget revue is described
as one of the most spectacular OF
any yet presented by its producer.
Leo Singer. whose understood
proteges have enjoyed a tremen-
dous public following for more
than 40 years.
Singers latest effort has a cast
of 40. said to be the largest aggre-
cation of midget actors ever
assembled for this type of produc-
.tion.- and whose speeialties COM
prise singing. dancing, music,
magic. acrobatics and elephant
training. There are midget ele-
plants, trained ponies, educated
dogs and performing deer.
There are % separate scenes.
some of which sre@.Tfe Penguins
On Parade, The Southarmeri-
cano," "A Day at the Circus"
THE Streamlined Minstrels On
Parade and "Tinytown Cadets On
Review"
Two late screen features will
complete the bill.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-24
Jungle Rhythms
At Club Fron+enac

THE UNNAMED rhythms of
Savage Serenade' from Earl Car
rolls Vanities supply the back
ground for the Jungle Dance" as
done by Harvey Hinton, who is
co-starred with Billy Richards, a
newcomer. in Karyl ans
male revue at the Club Frontenac.
Richards does a fast song and
dance version of "Old Man Nose
as his solo contribution.
For their double number, Hin
ton and Richards modernize- the
old faVorite. "On Revival Day"
and give their song and dance a
1910 tempo.
Norman continues to act as
master of ceremonies and to sing,
and holds over the balance of his
cast of 20 in preparation for the
New Years Eve 45-act shows.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-24


over the Jack Benny-Fred Allen
feud which is being carried to
screen lengths Wednesday when
the two comedians meet in Gin
ema combat in Love Thy
! Neighbor. I" '''''''''-'''-
We think both comedians are
very funny and while we aren't
able to listen to all their radio
programs we think there's nothing
so =endearing as a lasting insult.
After all what does il matter
between enemies, btit when others
are involved-then it is serious.
! We have been VIGOROUSLY in
nocent bystander for many years,
but never unless it was when we
got in between some Hatfields and
some MeCoyS. have we been put
in the spot we're in now.
Yesterday we received a wire
from Comedian Allen to-wit:'
NEW YORK, Dec. % (CharleS
Gentry1.-Believe you'll agree my
name more important than Jack
Benny's when writing your re-
view. Know you'll put me first.
It's fine to Love Thy Ncighbor"
but that anemic windbag doesn't
live next door to ghe. Merry
Christmas. n
FRFD ALLEN.
About two hours later comes
another telegraphic message from
Comedian Benny TO half-wit:
NEW YORK, Dec. % tCharles
Gentry)-It's lie and you know
it, or didn't you get Simple ST.
mons wire yet? He plays himself
in the picture and is terribly mis-
cast. Thanks for billing me first
in your reviews and a Happy New
Year if you do. -
- JACK BENNY.
These two certainly stoop TO
conquer one another'ss fans. but
boys. the only thing we can agree
to do is TO give you equal space
and let the fans who see the pic
ture opening Christmas Day at
the Michigan decide for them
selves,
Then they can all sit down and
write letters to MeSSrs. Benny
and Allen. who will probably
spend all of 1871 Dragging about
their fan mail to one another.
New Years Eve will be cele-
brated at the Broadway Capitol
Theater with 10 acts of vaude-
vile. Merle Clark at the organ
leading the songfest. and Herb
Straub, popular theater maestro,
directing the band.
Clark will lead the audience
singing with some of his own
favorite parodies on popular tunes.
Originally featured at the Michi-