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Evening star., 1940-02-03
Japan S Army Chiefs
Alarmed by Attack
On Policy in China
Demand Is Heard for
Critics Expulsion
From Toxic Diet
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Feb. 3.-Takao Saito, who
stirred up a political tempest by
criticizing Japanese policies in
China, resigned today from his po-
litical party, the potent Minseito.
His resignation was offered on the
advice of other Minseito leaders and
promptly was accepted as the army
smarting under his advice that Jap
anese troops be Withdrawn from
China to pave the way for peace,
demanded to be heard in answer In
the Diet.
Two minor political parties issued
statements demanding that Saito be
expelled from the lower house of
Parliament.
Hata to Reply Today.
Army leaders conferred in an
emergency session and decided to
send War Minister Gen. Shunroku
Hata to the chamber today to reply
after the veteran legislator had
asked enlightenment yesterday on
the governments plans for a new
order in East Asia"
Aroused army officers charged
that Saito had made open insults
against the objectives of the sacred
war in China"
The Social Mass party pro-
nounced Saito's remarks "detri-
mental to the lofty ideals of the
founding empire"
The full text of his statement was
stricken from the record, and news
papers merely referred to what were
called Objectionable parts but, ap-
parently, he demanded to know
what reward the people have hac
for their sacrifices of blood anc
money in China.
The political tradition of Japar
permits free. unrestricted criticism
of the government, but the fghtine
services presumably are exempt
particularly during the emergency
period" which began with the Man.
churian incident in 1881.
Query on Wang Regime.
To chorus of mo! MOI" from
angry Diet members, Saito ques
toned plans to set up a japanese.
sponsored government in China
under Wang Ching-Wei. former Chi
nese premier who differed with
Generalissimo Chang Kai-shek. He
asked whether it would have powers
| necessary for its existence"
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Thomas 6. Anderson
Dies After Illness
In Lyon Village
Retired ReoItor Was
Member of Prominent
Virginia Family

Thomas G. Anderson, retired
Washington realtor and q member
OF a prominent Virginia family
died yesterday afternoon at his
home in Lyon Village, Arlington, Va,
after an illness of about six months
Mr.. Anderson was direct descend
ant OF Elijah Anderson, who served
under Capt. John Ball in the Fau-
quier County Company Of the Vir-
ginia Militia during the Revolu-
tionary War. On his mothers side
he was connected with the Payne
family of Virginia and was kins-
man of the late John Barton Payne
Secretary of the Interior during the
Wilson administration.
Mr.. Anderson was born at Flint
Hill, Rappahannock County, Va, on
September %, 1860. He married in
1892 the late Lena Stuart Nelson
a daughter of Joseph H. Nelson
former Mayor of Warrenton, Va, ano
captain in Mosby's Rangers dur
ing tne ClVll war.
Engaged in Banking.
The couple moved to Roanoke
Va, where Mr.. Anderson first was
associated with the Norfolk & West
ern Railroad and later engaged in
the banking business. In 1904 he
moved to Washington and entered
the refrigerator business with his
brother-in-law, Edgar F. Nelson
Later he opened branch office ir
Baltimore, Md, but closed this ir
1916 to enter the real estate busi-
ness here. He retired from realty
activities in 1888. He established
his home in Lyon Village in 1888.
Mr.. Anderson was especially in.
terested in church and civic affairs
At the time of his death he wa:
chairman of the official board OF thu
St. Paul Methodist Church, 470(
Thirteenth street NV, in which
capacity he had served for many
years. He also retained keen in
terest in political matters and wa!
an active member of the Men,
Democratic Club Of Arlington
County, Va. He also was mem.
ber of the Lyon Village Citizens
Association.
Funeral Monday.
Mr.. Anderson is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Samuel Poe Carder
of Lyon Village and Mrs. Rober
Wendell Eaves of this city, and by
two sons, Robert Nelson Andersen
and j. Nelson Anderson. both o
Lyon Village. Mrs. Anderson dice
in 1885.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day at II am in st. Pauls Metho
dist Church. The Rev. DR.. Charlie!
F. Phillips will of1ciate. Buria
will be at Warrenton, Va.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Il al 6. ". U. Tapped
By Honorary Fraternity

Eleven George Washington Uni
versity students and one faculty
member, Prof. Raymond John
Seeger. were tapped for member
ship in Omicron Delta Kappa, ma
tional honorary activities fraternity
last night as the feature of the ALI
University Ball at the Kennedy
Warren Hotel.
Prof. Seeger was tapped by the
Alpha Delta Circle of o. D. K. for
"his tireless efforts in aiding STU
dents and for his fine work in con-
nection with the university's chapel
programs.
The students elected were John
Breckenridge, Charles Corker, Allen
Dewey, John Kendrick, Frank
Mann, Ward McCabe, Richard Nc
Donald, Irwin Nathanson, Marcel
Van Hement, Dana Wallace and
Fred Youngblood.
Bob Nowaskey, star football player
for the past two seasons, and Roy
Lever, president of the Rousers
Club, were cited by the fraternity
for their outstanding service to the
university.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Senator Guffey Fights
Effort by Foes 10
She|ve Him .
Party Leaders Unable
To Reach Agreement
On Endorsement
3y the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HARRISBURG. Pa, Feb. s.
United States Senator Joseph F.
Guffey, at odds with some Pennsyl-
vania Democratic leaders, today
STAYED off an attempt to put him
on the political shelf, but fell short
of obtaining the Endorsement of the
organization for denomination.
Party heads, anxious to select
candidates for United States Sem
ator, State auditor general and
State treasurer to present to the
State Committee later in the day
for public Endorsement, conferred
for four hours last night and early
this morning without reaching an
agreement.
Senator Guffey's wish to retain
his seat in the Senate, expiring
this year, was the center of dis
cuSsion.
So deadlocked were the Senator's
adherents and his opponents that
another conference called for 10 a m.
brought the group together in a
last-minute harmony attempt"
Guffey Rallies Support.
Senator Guffey kept the tele-
phone busy through the day and
night in his hotel room, lining up
State committeeman, postmasters
and other Federal jobholders who
backed him in his unsuccessful bolt
from the organization in 1888.
1t was that primary fight of two
years ago which inspired much of
the opposition to Senator Gutfey's
candidacy now.
Virtually every element of the
party was represented in this situ-
alton except former Gov. George H.
Earle, of whom President Roosevelt
remarked yesterday he thought
there was something in the works"
in regard to reports Mr.. Earle would
be named Minister to Bulgaria.
Decision Expected Today.
Mr.. Earle, by telephone from his
Haverford home, told newsmen he
was anxious to adopt ''handsotf
policy, refusing to back or oppose
any candidate in the primary
Though he was favored twice by
State Committee Endorsement in the
past, Mr.. Earle said, he considered
this Endorsement "undemocratic
and thus by inference was in favor
of an open primary.
David l.. Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Democratic chairman, expressed be-
lief a decision would be reached by
the time the State Committee met,
and that the situation will be
ironed out" before Postmaster Cen
eral Farley and other party leaders
gather tonight for a Jackson Day
dinner here.
Evening star., 1940-02-03

the primary, nevertheless found a
cheering note in the Republican pri-
mary setup.
They said State Senator Kimble's
presence as a candidate is certain
to make inroads on the large vote
Mr.. Stewart normally would receive
from predominantly Republican AL
legany County. Senator Kimble also
is said to be favorite of the labor
ing class in the large Industrial
centers in the northern end of the
district.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Broadcast Sent
To Byrd Party
In Antarctic

Greetings from the City OF New
York and Broadway entertainment
features were broadcast last night
to members of the United States
Antarctic Expedition as the first OF
q series of programs to originate
in principal cities during the COM
ing months.
The program, transmitted to Ad-
miral Byrd's party through General
Electric's shortWave outlet at
Schenectady, was heard over a
coast-to-coast network of the Ma
tional Broadcasting Co. Leading
newspapers will sponsor similar pro-
grams between 11:30 o'clock and
midnight on alternate Friday nights
The Star will present a program
for the expedition on March Is, to
be heard locally through Station
WMAL.
The program was followed by a
mail bag" exchange of messages
between the explorers and their
families in this country. This fea-
ture will be a part of subsequent
programs, it was announced.
Virtually all the messages broad
cast to Little America, now enjoying
midsummer weather, commented on
the intense cold in the United States
-sub-zero temperatures in the deep
South, 10 inches of snow in Alabama,
freezing winds, etc.
There was only one exception, the
Associated Press reported. "The
weather is very mild here" letter
read over the radio said. The letter
came from Petersburg, Alaska.
Meanwhile, a Lancaster (Pao
amateur radio operator chatted with
Byrd's men in their big snow cruiser
some six miles from the base at
Little America. He asked how cold
it was so near the South Pole.
"Twenty-three above freezing" !"
was the reply.
That's just what it is here" ex-
claimed the operator.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Incendiory Bombs Found
After 7 British Blasts
Bv the Associated Press

Bv the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 8
-Incendiary bombs were found
hidden in buses today after two ex-
plosions occurred in a garage.
No one was hurt in the blasts
Authorities said the bombs were
concealed in seats of the buses.
Authorities blamed members OF
the outlawed Irish Republican Army
for the explosions.
Two I. r. A. members have been
sentenced to death for an explosion
IN Coventry August Is which killed
five persons.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Dr.. HeyI to Speak

DR.. Paul r. Heyl, National Bureau
of Standards physicist. will describe
his visit to the island OF Hven
where Tycho Brahe had his observa-
tory in the 10th century, at 8 O'Clock
tonight in the New National Mu-
scum in a talk before the Amateur
Astronomers Association. He will
describe the present appearance OF
Uraniborg and the relics preserved
in the museum there.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Five-MiIe Hike

The Capital Hiking Club will 60
on a smile hike up the Potomac
River tomorrow, Bob Shosteck, pres
ident, announced today.
A special bus will leave from 14l6
F. street NV. at 9 am, and will
take mixers to the old Joseph Letter
estate, between Chain Bridge and
Langley, Va, where the trip will
start.
Members will trek up the Potomac
to Dead Run and also will visit
Soapstone Quarry A campfire party
will conclude the hike.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Stewart 10 Oppose
Walter johnson
In Primary
Former Frostbure Mayor
Enters Ruce for
House Seat
By JACK ALLEN.

Walter Johnson, the one-time
baseball hero who now runs farm
in Montgomery County and dabbles
in politics on the side, today faced
a fight fully as tough as any he
ever encountered during his long
and spectacular diamond career.
The battle was assured when A.
Clark Stewart of Frostburg filed
with Secretary of State Frank
Petrott notice of his candidacy for
the Republican nomination for the
House of Representatives from the
sixth Maryland district.
G. O. P. leaders, including John
D. M. Hamilton, chairman of the
Republican National Committee,
had hoped to pave the way for Mr..
Johnson's nomination without a
hotly contested primary struggle,
but Mr.. Stewards appearance in
the field, which already included
State Senator Robert B. Kimble of
Allegany County and Frank R. Long
Of Kensington, precluded any such
possibility.
Boasts Large Following.
A past president of the Board
of Allegany County Commissioners
and formerly Mayor of Frostburg,
where he is engaged in business,
Mr.. Stewart boasts a large follow
ing among Sixth District Republi-
cans and is rated strong contend
er for the nomination.
In 1888 he won the Republican
nomination for the House and then
lost to Representative William D.
Byron, Williamsport manufacturer,
in the general election by 1,466
votes.
Mr.. Stewards supporters said 1t
was his impressive showing in the
1888 general election that con-
Vinced him he should make an
other effort to win the House seat,
even in the face of the sturdy op-
position.
In filing his notice of candidacy,
Mr.. Stewart said that if he is nomi-
mated and elected:
81 will fight for a reduction in all
appropriations that are susceptible
to reductions and will insist on de-
fining the area of Government COM
petition with private business, so
that business may be able to create
jobs with some certainty as to the
future"
New Farm Products Is Aim.
He added he also would work for
restoring American markets to
American workmen and develop
ment of new markets for agricul-
tural products.
Backers of Mr.. johnson, who won
place on the Board of Montgomery
County Commissioners in his polit-
ical debut in 1898, while somewhat
disappointed that their candidate
will have to meet Mr.. Stewart in
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Cushes Check 20 Years Late

GRAND ISLAND, Nebr., Feb. 3
(P).-Roy Brown, back in 1920, got
refund check for $1349 from Kan
sas City mail-order company. Some
how or other it was mislaid. Rum
maging through some old records
recently he found the check and
cashed it at the company's branch
here.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Sturhemberq Joins French

PARIS, Feb. 3 P).-Prince Won
Starhemberg. 40-year-old former
vice chancellor of Austria, Joined the
French Air Force yesterday with
the rank of lieutenant. The gov
ernment gave him special permis-
sion to enlist as foreigner.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Swiss Women Parade

In skiing suits and steel helmets,
the first members of Switzerlands
Auxiliary Women's Army Corps re-
Gently paraded in BaSle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07

sula. the Aleutian Islands, and points on Bristol Bay and return.
 The cut in the appropriation, even though sustained, will not jeopardize the present mail service provided for the Westward area under con- tract at an annual rate of S700O0, however, it would preclude the put ting into operation of a vessel of sufficient size and with accommo- dations to meet the need of passen- ger and freight traffic on the route.
 Delegate Dimond strongly urged the House to restore the item needed for this additional service, but the measure was passed and referred to the Senate without amendment. The Delegate said he will continue his work for this item when the bill is under consideration of the Senate Committee on Appropria- tions and on the Floor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
Legion Auxiliary
 Sponsors Contest,
 Membership Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring an essay contest on "Americanism and National De- fense." Plans for the contest were made at last nights meeting of the group in the Dugout.
 Winners of the local prizes will have their essays sent to Ketchi- kan where they will be judged and the best from the Territory will be sent to the National Auxiliary.
 A membership drive was also started by the Auxiliary with Mrs. John Mccormick and Mrs. Robert Kaufmann chosen as the Captains for each side. The losing team will be obligated to entertain the win ming side
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
Committees Give
 Reports al Meet
 Of Woman $ Club

The Juneau Womans Club met in regular business session at the Pent- house of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Go. yesterday afternoon. 1 The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Harold Smith, president. Mrs. Cecil Rulaford. secretary, read number of interesting letters from folks who had been remem- bered by the club at Christmas The committee on Applied Edu- cation, headed by Mrs. Harold Knight, presented very fine report on the Homemaking class which is being conducted by that depart ment. Specialists in various fields of home making have been, secured to address the class which meets each Saturday in the Penthouse Mrs. Tom Parke urged all members to acquaint brides and brides-elect of the practical course being of fered
 Mrs. John Mccormick, chairman of the Legislative committee, report ed on radio programs which her de- partment has just closed. This de- partment also presented legislative dinner at the Baranof Hotel Jan- uary IT, which was an outstanding success.
 The Department of Public Well fare reported over 1000 magazines distributed since Christmas, most of them were sent to Sitka.
 A very enjoyable card party was given at the home of Mrs. Ray G. Day by Mrs. Paul HudOn, and Mrs. Joe Kendler. Such affairs provide enjoyable social contacts as well as adding substantially to the building fund. < | Mrs E. M Richardson, chairman of the membership committee, pre- sented fourteen names for member ship to the club.
 Mrs. Frank Metcalf spoke to the group on plans for the athletic arena, and presented Gene Dawson, manager of the project, who pre- sented the plan in detail and an- swered questions put to him by the women. The club went on record as favoring membership in such a club on the basis of health card only Afterward the plan was discussed in detail by the ladies and a con- mittee consisting of Mrs. John Mo Cormick, Mrs. J. Williams and Mrs c. F. Jenne was selected to inter- view the committee and present the viewpoint of the Woman's Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
ALA5kALAND BILL PASSES
 HOUSE TODAY
Proposals Made Regard ing Selling or Leasing
 by Int. Dept.

WASHINGTON, Feb T. The House has passed a bill designed to permit sale or lease of public lands in certain sections of the Matanuska Valley including sections now re- served for the support of schools. Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes said it is desired to open prospec- tive settlers land, although suit able for agriculture but is idle now and unproductiye
 The bill now goes to the Senate. Another bill passed, which also goes to the Senate, is measure to authorize the Secretary of the h. terior to sell or lease public lands to an incorporated city or town in Alaska for recreational purposes or for cemetery purposes. Mineral rights will however, be reserved by tthe Government. ri i
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
He Chose Death
 Rather than Live As a Bald Man

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Feb. 7.-Ac- cording to the report of Los Angeles detectives, Joe Albert Fudie, 29, pre- ferred death to living as bald man.
 He had been Respondent because he was losing his hair Mrs. Gladys M. Fuller, a friend, told investigat- ors. That's the only reason I can think of for his wanting to end his life"
 Detectives learned that Fudie de- voted much time to masSaging bis scalp. Friends said he would gaze into the mirror and sigh deeply when he could not detect even a fuzz on his bald spot.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
INDICTED, CHARGE OF
 5EDITI0N
Seventeen Memb CTS of Christian Front Must
 Face Trial

NEW YORK, Feb. '. = Seventeen members of the Christian Front, ar rested by Federal agents three weeks ago, have been indicted by the Fed eral Grand Jury for seditious con- spiracy, the conspiracy alleging they were to commit offenses against the Government of the United States J. Edgar Hoover Chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. whose agents rounded up the sev- enteen members of the Christian front, said that at the time of their arrest they were plotting to commit acts of terrorism in the hope of es- tablishing Dictatorship in the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07

affair will start at o'clock and bridge, whist and pinochle will be in play
 In charge of the entertainment will be Mrs. Odelia Light, Mrs. Min erva Reeder and Mrs. Blanche May. Refreshments will be arranged by Mrs. Leona McKinnon, Mrs. Ina Hermanson, Mrs. Charlotte Kir- schoffer and Mrs. Carol Campbell
 Prior to social there will be a business meeting starting at ' O. clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07

the Secretary of War to acquire land and facilities on which to construct armories, one in South east Alaska and one in the mann body of the Territory west Of the 141st meridian, Delegate A. J. Dl- mond on January 23 introduced bill in the House. enactment Of which is expected to expedite the formation of National Guard units in the Territory Authority IS pro- vided in the proposed legislation for the appropriation of S250,oo0 for carrying out it's purposes.
 In working for the establishment of a National Guard in Alaska, as requested in Senate Joint Memorial No. l, introduced by Senator Rivers
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
World Service
 Meets Tomorrow

Because of the World Day of Prayer on Friday, the regular meeting of the World Service Circle will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. F. Wor- ley in the Fifth Avenue Apart mentS.
 A short business session and a social has been planned for the occasion and Mrs. Harold Smith will continue with her talk touch ing on highlights of her recent trip through the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
WESTWARD MAIL SETBACK

When the appropriation bill for the Post Office Department was re- ported to the House on January 23, it was learned that. the. Committee on Appropriations had reduced the estimates for the Department for
 the fiscal year beginning July ], l940, in the amount of nearly 31a
 million dollars under the amount in the bill which had the approval of the Bureau of the Budget. In this reduction was 500 which was intended to insure the provision of adequate freight and passenger transportation, as well as that of the mails. on the route from Sew ard via Kodiak, the Alaska Penin-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
TWENTY-F0UR
 GO TO SITkA ON N0RTHLAND

Twenty-four passengers sailed late yesterday afternoon on the motor ship Northland for Sitka.
 They were: MT. and Mrs. Ray Peterman, R. Murphy, H. Gerstman, MT. and Mrs. H. w. Hagdahl, John Coulten, George Fenton, O. s. Lar sen, E. Hanson, Harold Foss, l. An derson, MT. and Mrs G. Boggan, o. E. Hawkins, J. Bonner. c. Nicki- tas, Dorothy Gordon, George Smith
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
FISHING FOR ALAsKANS

Supplementing the two bills which he introduced in the House last week to gradually restrict the employment of residents in the Alaska Fish ing industry, Delegate Dimond on January "A introduced bill to limit employment of fishermen in the Bristol Bay area to persons who have been residents of the Terrl- tory for at least one year prior to June 1, 1940.
 Enactment of this proposed meas ure, the Delegate said, would go far toward meeting the employment sit uation facing many residents of Alaska on account of the project ed curtailment of fishing operations in the Bristol Bay region this year
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07

in the Territorial Legislature, and recommended by patriotic organiza- .tions in Alaska, the Delegate said that War Department officials had made clear to him that before def mite steps can be taken by the De- partment toward that end provision must be made to assure proper pro lection and housing for arms and equipment which would be furnished he units. He hopes that the Fed eral Government can De induced to provide the necessary armories ID the Territory which in the States are provided by the States them selves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07
MORE LAND FOR AIR FIELDS

In an Executive Order dated Jan uary 9, the President withdrew from all forms of entry, settlement, or location. an area southeast of Fairbanks and adjacent to the Army Air Corps Field, which will increase the existing reservation by about 141a acres. An order filed by As sistant Secretary of the Interior Chapman provided for the with drawal of an area of 1867 acres on the Alaska Railroad about 18 miles north of Wasilla. The latter res ervation was noted as flor the use of the Alaska Road Commission in the maintenace of air navigation ficilities.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-07

Southern 1A, Curtiss Wright 10as General Motors 54, International Harvester 53 3/4, Kennecott 36A, New York Central 1872, Northern Pacific 8A, United States Steel 58as, Pound $397A.