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Evening star., 1940-06-26
u. ). Retains Secrecy
On Fleet Movement
Ordered in Hawaii
Uncertainty Heightened
By Activity Of japan
In the Far East
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Secrecy thrown about the sudden
departure of the main United States
Fleet from Hawaii heightened un-
certainty today over official inten-
tions toward japanese moves in the
Far East.
Japan, meanwhile, was reported
preparing a sweeping pronounce
ment that would be tantamount to
an Oriental Monroe Doctrine. The
Toxic newspaper Asahi said that
the proclamation would warn all
powers against interference OF any
kind in all territories in East Asia.
Both White House and State De-
patment turned aside questions
about the feet with cryptic remarks
that they had no news. Other
sources were equally noncommittal
Undetermined was whether the
big Battle Force was steaming
toward the United States mainland
for South American Waters, or
farther out toward the Orient.
Navy flyers in bidding their fam
lilies good-by at Honolulu inti-
mated they were going to the Pan
anna Canal.
Reports Canal Mined.
Some diplomatic quarters, how
ever, found it difficult to reconcile
withdrawal of the fleet with the
repeated insistence of the Govern
ment on maintaining of the status
quo in the Pacific.
Others saw the possibility that
Western Hemisphere defense had
become SO urgent that the admin
istration had decided on a large
naval demonstration in South Amer
ican waters. Two American war;
ships are there already and a thiro
has received orders to join ,,,em
but President Roosevelt said yester.
day he had heard nothing about
the formation of a South Atlantic
squadron.
The New York Daily News, IN a
copyrighted article last night saic
that the United States nad mined
both entrances 70 the Panama
Canal, had rushed heaviest railroad
artillery to the Atlantic side of The
zone and had placed the zones Ge.
fense forces on virtually a wa,
footing.
The article, written by Lowell
Limpus under a Panama dateIine
said that with 10000 men rnde,
arms, military authorities called tie
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Dewey Vote Is Likely
To Be Decisive in
Taft-WiI|kie Fight
New York Prosecutors
Delegates Could Assure
Senator's Nomination
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

PHILADELPHIA, June 26-The
race here has simmered down to a
struggle between Taft and Willkie.
The outcome depends on where the
Dewey delegates go.
The Willkie boom does not have
the skillful organization or manage
ment which the Taft and Dewey
camps have developed. Convention
organizations are not built over
night, and Willkie Is late entrant,
The spontaneous nature of the
Willkie movement, however, may
win him the nomination, because it
is a sign of vote-getting strength,
and this at bottom is what really in
fluences delegates There remains
always the possibility of an old
fashioned political trade between the
Dewey and Taft factions. This
should not be surprise.
No Hoover Stampede.
Amazing, however, is the number
OF delegates who speak in friendly
fashion about Dewey and Taft but
who believe neither one can defeat
Roosevelt. The main strength of
the Willkie movement is the rapidly
developing idea that he could win.
The Hoover speech did not result
in the stampede for him some of
the admirers of the former Presi-
dent had hoped for. The address
was we'll received because it had IL
it some of the militant language del
egates like to hear. but 1T was not
sufficiently ciear-cut to win the
substantial support that brings
nomination.
Likely to Lean to Taft.
The feeling that Hoover has had
his chance, that he still shows in
decislveness in handling delicate
problems such as are involved in
foreign policy, and the conviction
that candidate with glamour is
needed for radio and stump-speak-
ing is so dominant that the former
President is not seriously consid-
cred today. He may have big in
fluence, however, in shaping the
candidates. and it would not be sur
prising if he leaned toward Taft
rather than Dewey or Willkle.
1t is plain that while support
comes from all sides, the preporder-
ant strength of Dewey and Wi,lkie
comes from the progressive elements
in the party while Taft has the
conservatives.
Efforts to weaken the Willkie
boom by a rebuilding of the Dewey
lines are going on today. The early
balloting will show Taft and Dewey
in the lead. If deadlock develops
and neither side is willing to give
into the other Willkie will be NOM
mated. Otherwise it will be Taft.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Wilkes Candidacy Spurts
On Support by Stossen
Deweys Name to Be Offered First;
Gonnett Likely to Be Next

simultaneously, Thomas E. Dewey
was assured his name would be the
first to be placed before the con-
vention for the presidential nomina-
ton. This psychological advantage"
was offered the New York district
attorney when Alabama's delegation
voted, 7 to 6, to yield to New York
its alphabetical right to present the
first name.
Although this decision had been
reached by the same count in Ala
bama S delegation several weeks ago
the group was reported wavering
yesterday. In a brief caucus this
morning the Alabamians voted to
maintain the original decision.
Indications were that Frank E
Gannett, New York newspaper pub
Usher, would be the second candi-
dated nominated. The Arizona dele
(See G, O, p. Page A-3)
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Six-Day Work Week
Ordered by Russia 10
Speed Production
One-Sixth Increase in
Output Seen; Rising
War Danger Cited
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, June 26.-Because of
increasing war danger and the need
of greater production. Soviet Russia
is discarding its present system of
five days of work and holiday on
the sixth-for seven day week like
that of the Western World.
The Soviet radio said the number
of working hours had been increased
in capitalistic countries, and added
that danger for our country also is
increasing" and that it was, there
fore, necessary to step up the num-
Der of working days and hours to
improve the nations defense.
Under new plan. announced to-
day, workers will stay at their jobs
six days and rest on the seventh,
instead of working five days and
resting on the sixth
Moreover, the radio said, the num-
ber of daily working hours will be
increased. Figures were not an
nounced Immediately.
The radio estimated production
would rise by one-sixth 1t also esti-
mated the increase in hours and
days would be equivalent to putting
100000 new workers in jobs.
Under the plan about to be
scrapped worker had go weekly
holidays year. The new plan would
provide So.
In message to all workers, tech
nicians, engineers, Office employees
and members of the trade unions,
the All Union. Central Council of
Trade Unions said:
Throughout the capitalist world
Europe, Asia, America, Africa and
Australia-industry and transporta-
ton facilities and agriculture have
been fully subordinated to the inter-
ests of war.
'The screw of capitalist exploita-
ton has been tightened to the limit,
workers work 10, II and more hours
a day. All Sundays and holidays
have been abolished Through this
! universal militarization of economy
the imperialist states have tremen-
dously increased the production of
all ornaments.
THUS the war danger for our
country has grown, and the inter-
national situation become fraught
with surprises"
The five-day week. under which
Soviet Russia heretofore has been
operating, is not to be confused
with the "five-day week" familiar
in the United States. That is, the
Soviet worker did not get two days
off each week; he worked five days,
rested one, and then worked another
five days.
Each day of the month divisible
by six was known as free day."
when most workers had their day
off. Thus the 9Th, 18th, 18th, Oath
and 3oth days of each calendar
month were workless days for all
except those whose duties required
them to take some other day off,.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
BY G.. GOULD LINCOLN,
Star Stan CORRESPONDENT.

PHILADELPHIA, June 26.-Wen-
dell L. WILKES candidacy fo1
the Republican presidential nomina
ton spurted forward today with an
announcement that Gov. Harold E
Stassen of Minnesota, keynote
speaker of the national convention
would vote for the power magnate,
and had so informed the Minnesota
delegation. That group had been
considered friendly to Senator VAN
denberg of Michigan.
Mr.. Willkie said at a press con-
ference today Gov. Stassen had tele-
phoned his intention to support him
1t is understood Mr.. Willkie is trying
to have the youthful Minnesota
Governor make a seconding speech
for him.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Taylor Under Knife;
Condition Satisfactory

BY the Associated Press.
ROME, June 26.-Myron C. Taylor
President Roosevelt's representative
at the Vatican. underwent an opera
ton today which lasted two hours
His condition was described as salts
factory.
The operation, which was for re-
moval of gallstones, was performed
by DR.. Allan o. Whipple. New York
surgeon, assisted by Prof. Raffaele
Bastianelli, one of Italys most
famous surgeons. Mrs. Taylor was
at the hospital.
The envoy became seriously i'll
while in Florence and was brought
to Rome two days ago to Prof
Bastianelli's private clinic. DR.. Whip
pie and Mrs. Taylor came to Italy
from the United States by air.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Hoover Declares Self
No Candidate, but
Leaves Door Open
Former President
Does Not Favor Either
WiIikie or Dewey
By Staff Correspondent of The Star,

by a StaI1 correspondent OF Inc Star,
PHILADELPHIA. June 26.-For-
mer President Herbert Hoover to-
day declared himself not a candi-
date for the presidential nomination
although he did not say he would
not accept such a nomination if it
came.
At press conference he was asked
if he would be available
Il anticipated that question would
be asked" said the former Presi-
dent with a smile.
1.-TWO years ago I made a public
announcement that I wouldn't again
seek public office. I don't think you
see any evidences here in Philadel-
phia of a change in this position.
Il advocated an open convention
with the delegates free to make a
choice of candidates. 1t is an open
convention.
Will Support Nominee.
There are number of candi-
dates, all able men. The conven-
ton will make its own decision. 1
am against 2 o'clock in the morning
conferences to settle the nomination
am against outside pressure on
the delegates. The delegates are
able people at this convention and
so are our candidates.
Il shall support the candidate
nominated by this convention and
do whatever I can to help him VII,
election"
Would you accept a nomination
yourself?" Mr.. Hoover was asked.
Il will not amplify that subject
further" was the reply.
May Become Potent Influence,
Mr.. Hoover said that so far he had
not talked with any of the candi-
dates. He will remain in Phila-
delphia today. Beyond that he
wouldn't discuss his immediate
plans. He may become a potent
voice among the nomination rivals
While MI. Hoover has made no
statement OF preference or opposi-
ton to any of the announced can
dldates, 1t has been understood that
he did not look with favor on the
boom for Wendell L. Willkie, presi-
dent Of the Commonwealth &,
Southern Corp, nor on that OF
Thomas E. Dewey. New York district
attorney.
Getting away from convention
politics Mr.. Hoover told the press
he believed that there will have to
be some kind of Government "or-
ganlzed action" to protect American
labor and farmers and producers
from European totalitarian econom-
lc competition after the war is over
Tariff walls are puny things
compared to the walls erected by
the totalitarian governments, as
shown before the war;" he said.
Favors Pressure After War.
The former President favored
some kind of pressure by this coun-
try for a stable peace in Europe
When the war ends. He did not ad-
vocate having the United States
enter a peace conference" since
this country is not in the war. He
did say. however, that it should use
its moral powers to help bring about
a peace that would give the world
some hope.
Has Germany won the warp" he
| was asked.
1T has won the war on the con-
tinent OF Europe" he replied. What
will happen elsewhere I won't pre-
dict"
He declared himself firmly against
permitting any of the totalitarian
governments to obtain bases in the
(See HOOVER, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1940-06-26
British Blow Up
Spans on Border
Of Hong Kong
Precautionary Steps
Taken; japanese Near
lndo-Chinu Frontier
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HONG KONG, June 26-Bridges
spanning the Shumchun River,
forming part of the Chinese FROM
tier of this British crown colony,
were dynamited today by the British
military in an action described as
purely precautionary and defen-
sive."
The British measures were taken
shortly after the japanese army in
South China announced that jap
anese forces had reached Lungchow.
Kwangsi Province town near the
French 1ndo-China border.
At the same time Chinese reports
said that between 10 and 80 per
cent of the Chinese population had
moved out of the French LEASED
territory of Kwangchowwan in fear
of a japanese attempt to seize that
area.
KwangchowWan, about 275 miles
southeast of here. has an area o1
about 325 square miles and a popu-
lation of 100000. 1t has been LEASED
from China by the French since
1893 and administered by the gov.
ernor-general of French Indo- China
1t was reported that seven Japa
nese planes flew over Kwangchow.
wan yesterday in the course OF
bombing raids on Chinese territory
farther inland
Cause for Alarm Denied.
An authorized British statement
declared there was no cause fol
alarm and expressed the belief thai
the presence of Japanese troops
across the border was for the avowec
purpose of mopping up guerilla.
and closing the highway leadine
west from Mrs Bay north of Hons
Kong.
While rumors spread that tht
japanese might be planning t.
blockade Hong Kong to compe
Britain to shut the Burma rout,
~ SiAish iiIC odpdiltoS SOuGll SI1lIls
command issued a statement tha
on June II the Japanese started {
tactical operation in the direction
ct the (French} Indo-China bordel
to intercept Chinese supply routes.
AS Britain showed concern fol
the defenses of her colony here, il
appeared that the Indo-C China pos.
session Of her defeated ally. France
was being squeezed by the Japanese
Army and Navy.
The British-owned newspaper
China Mail said japanese warsnip.
were off Haipong. French Indo.
China, where they threw out &
blockading screen, presumably witt
the intention of searching ship,
using that port. Haipong is more
(See HONG KONG, Page A-14J
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Pennsy Will Purchase
S 10, 900, 600 Equipment
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, June 26-The
Pennsylvania Railroad today an
nounced plans for purchase of ap-
proximately $4,000, 900 worth of new
equipment to meet anticipated in
creased service demands resulting
from the national defense program.
Most of the sum will be spent for
2,570 units of new steel freight
equipment. Purchase of two high
speed steam passenger locomotives
and eight passenger cars also is
planned.
In announcing authorization of
the program by the Board of Direc-
tors, President Martin w. Clement
said orders will be placed later.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Airp|ane Factories
And Ports Bombed,
Germans Declare
Occupation Of Frances
Atlantic Coost Goes
Ahead Under Armistice
fTeTt OF German French
drmistice agreement on page Al

BY the Associated Press
BERLIN, June 26.-The German
high command announced tooay
that German Warplanes last night
renewed their attacks on airports
and airplane factories in Central
England.
Meanwhile, occupation OF France s
Atlantic coast by the German Army
proceeded swiftly under the terms
of an armistice agreement which
authorized sources said had elm
mated the republic as a military
factor and paved the way for final
reckoning with England.
When the occupation is completed.
these sources said, every continental
Atlantic harbor except those in
Spain and Portugal will be barred
to British ships. In view CT Spain S
extremely friendly" attitude toward
the axis powers. German commen-
tators declared, this means that all
Europe is in effect closed to British
trade.
Three Ships Torpedoed.
Tightening aerial and laval war
fare on the British Isles was re-
f1ected in the communique of the
high command, which reported Sue
cessful bombing in Central England
during the night and the torpldoing
of three armed merchant shjps
southwest of Ireland.
Furthermore, the high command
said, transport of 1000 tons was
bombed two days ago of Bay.,nne.
France. Fires and an explosion re-
suited.
One of the torpedoed ships was
Identified as the steamer Saranac.
$4,000 tons. The others were not
named.
The Germans announced further
British air raids on Northern and
Western Germany last night, said
that no military targets were hit.
but that at least four persons were
killed.
Two of three British planes which
attempted a raid on the Stavanger,
Norway, Airdrome were reported
shot down and the third driven away.
British raiders dropped 371 bombs
on German soil on the night of June
20, killing Is persons and wounding
Al, DNB announced.
The German decision to occupy
all of Frances west coast involved
taking over the present seat of the
French government at Bordeaux.
The government was given the privi-
lege of returning to Paris. The Ger
mans said they would guarantee
necessary operating facilities there,
(See BERLIN, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1940-06-26

The British Embassy announced
today that beginning July pass
ports would be required of Ameri-
cans entering Bermuda. Also today
the State Department passed along
word that the Dominican Republic
would impose the same requirement
July l.
Evening star., 1940-06-26

LONDON, June rs (P).-Produc-
ton of aircraft in Great Britain
reached new high record In the
week ending June %, Lord Beaver.
brook, Minister for Aircraft Pro-
duction, announced today.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
PepDer Wo|kout Forces G. O.P.
TO Drop Strong Isolation Draft;
Nominating Speeches Delayed
Bottle Prevents Report
On Platform, So
Convention Recesses

eve insist that not one
drop Of the blood of Ameri-
can youth, shall be spilled on
foreign soil with the purpose
Of interfering With European
or Asiutic conflicts. ."-Proposed
intervention plank which
caused Philadelphia fireworks
today.
Thrice rejected from the plat
form draft, reinserted last night,
it was thrown out again today.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Cairo Has Air Raid Alarm

CAIRO, June 26 (P.-An air raid
alarm was sounded in Cairo at 8 As
am. today and lasted for As min
utes. No airplanes we're sighted.
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Summary Of Todoy's Star
Foreign

Foreign
Airplane factories and airports
bombed, Germans say. Page Al
British dynamite bridges on Hong
Kong border. Page Al
British raiders land on continent,
clash with Nazis Page AL
British repulsed raiding Naples,
Italians claim. Page AS
a6 more Americans enter Spain from
France. Page AS
Republican Convention
Pepper walkout forces change in
G. o. P. platform draft Page Al
Willkie drive gains impetus with
support from Stassen. Page Al
Hoover not candidate, but. does
not slam door. Page Al
Harried candidates agree on onepoint
rest after turmoil. Page AS
G.. o. P. dowager queen. 80, gets
around at convention. Page AS
Text of former President Hoover's
speech to convention. Page A
Notionol.
Secret feet movement heightens un-
certainty toward Japan. Page Al
Evening star., 1940-06-26
British Roiding Units
Land on Continent,
Clash With Germans
Naval, Military Forces
lnfIiet Casualties,
London Claims
BULLETIN.

ANKARA, June 26 (F.-Pre-
mier Reflk Saydam of Turkey
told Parliament tonight that his
government has definitely decid-
ed not to enter the war.
Evening star., 1940-06-26

(See PLATFORM, Page A-3.,
Evening star., 1940-06-26

(See G. o. P, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Weather Forecast

Fair. slightly cooler tonight, tomorrow
partly cloudy, followed by local showers
in afternoon or at night Temperatures
today-Hlghest, 78 at / so pm. lowest,
SO, at 3:45 am; n at pm.
From the United States weather Bureau report.
Full details on Page Az.
Evening star., 1940-06-26

(See HOOVER, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Passports Required

(See FLEET, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1940-06-26

(See BERLIN, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Plane Output'ut Record

(See LONDON, Page A-14.)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-11-07
ACCIDENT
Church News

Church News
Zion Lutheran church - Sunday
school, $50; services, 1920.
Church of the Brethren = Sunday
school, $780, services, 1920.
St. PauPs Worship, $3.50;
Sunday school, 1920; Luther League,
1880 p. m.
St. Johns Lutheran (Cove)-Sun-
day school, $50; service, 10:45.
The Luther League of ST. PauPs
Lutheran church will hold its regular
monthly meeting on Friday evening
at the parsonage.
School Party
A large crowd gathered at the
school on Thursday evening at 1880
for the Halloween party. Those re-
ceiving prizes were: John Clister for
best appearance; honorable mention,
Louise Dillon and Mabel Schlossnagle;
Ruth Haenftling and Maxine Dixon
for the funniest; Hobart Bowser for
best appearance of the children; Lewis
Schlossnagle, honorable mention;
Wesley Georg, funniest for the chill
dren. At 1890 the Accident band led
the parade up Main street, after which
cake walk was sponsored, John
Grove and Eugene Sines winning. The
fruit baskets were won by Miss Jean
Young and Playford Smith. The pro-
ceeds were approximately $50, which
will be used to purchase new ditto
machine.
Personals
DR.. and Mrs. C. C. Englehart, Har-
risburg, Pa, visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Englehart on Sunday.
Luther and William Wegman and
Dorothy Valentine, Toledo, Ohio,
spent last week visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Snyder and Mr.. and Mrs
George Bushman.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Margroff had
as their dinner guests on Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. H. j. Bittner and daughter
Lois, Akron; John Fratz, Litchfield
Ohio; Walter Fratz and family, Mr.
and Mrs. William Fratz and Charles
Wilt
Earle w. Englehart returned home
Sunday from a ten-day vacation with
friends and relatives in Westminster
Hampstead, Baltimore, Washington
and Harrisburg.
Orlen Wahl, Baltimore, Md, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs
George VAIL.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shoemaker and
children visited Rev. and Mrs. George
Kunkle, Scottdale, Pa, on Sunday.
Those who visited at the Bruce For
svth home over Sunday were Mr.. anc
Mrs. Ed Lewis and children, j. L
Groer and John and Mildred Brobst
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Yost visited
relatives at Curtisville, Pa, on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Craig, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Michael, Mrs. Helen Ship
ley and son Nelson Lee, Cumberland,
were Sunday dinner guests of Rev.
and Mrs. A. D. Scrogum.
Miss Elizabeth Fratz, who has been
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ill for some time, is still confined to
her bed.
]. C. Rush had the misfortune of
having finger mashed while engaged
in hauling props.
Ross Speicher spent several days
last week at Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Melvin Kesner and daughter,
Ethel Gail, spent the weekend at
Frostburg, Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubra Goehringer and
Catharine Rodeheaver visited in
Bruceton Mills, W. Va, on Sunday.
Wayne Forsyth, who has been en-
ployed in Pennsylvania for the past
three years, is now spending some
time at his home here.
Mrs. Ella Smith and sons, Melvin,
Paul, Sam and Harvey, and Mrs. Carl
Nicholson visited Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Smith, Walkersville, Nd, over the
weekend.
Mrs. w. A. Speicher had as hel
guests on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Zehner and son and Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
vim Calls and daughter.