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Evening star., 1940-08-03
Film Director Missing,
Morals Case Continued
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3.-Prelim-
inary hearing for Gustav Mems,
motion picture director charged with
immoral acts against three young
boys, was continued in Municipal
Court yesterday after his attorney
told the court the director had dis
appeared and that his family feared
he might take his own life. r.
IF you will give us "a hours more,
we will produce him, but we fear
something may have happened" !"
Joseph x. CoadysMr. Mems attor-
ney, told the court. - -
The hearing was continued until
today. Mr.. Mems was released on
5000 bond. He has denied the
charges.
Evening star., 1940-08-03

the road to the Great Lakes and In
dustrial Midwest.
Last years maneuvers were wit
messed by representatives Of II ma
tions including Germany, France
and Great Britain, but only observ-
ers from Central and South Ameri-
can countries will attend the 1910
war" Even Canada win not be
represented.
Evening star., 1940-08-03

S77..7-7 :.
Herin, one Of the small English
Channel islands. lost half its male
population when Lewis Burnard,
aged 27, volunteered for the army.
Evening star., 1940-08-03

SEATTLE, WASH.-AC TOR
TO ENLIST Screen Actor
Richard Green, shown as he
changed planes en- route to
Vancouver, British Columbia,
where he will try to enlist in
the Seaforth Highlanders,
famed Scottish regiment. Il
want to do my bit, the same
as the Others" said Green. His
mother, Mrs. Helen Green, is
in Victoria doing Red Cross
work. Wide World Photo.
Evening star., 1940-07-05

watch The Star for Derby NepS. J
Evening star., 1940-07-05

administration officials since France
sued for an armistice. Their fears
were far from allayed by the armi-
stice terms that it was not to be
used by Germany and Italy in con-
tinuing the war against Britain.
British and French reverses in
Europe nevertheless gave Japan the
opportunity to speed up the war on
China, which began three years ago
next Sunday.
These moves now center on cut
ting off vital supply lines to Gener-
alissimo Chang Kai-shek. Frances
capitulation enabled Japan to strike
at ore of these principal supply
routes-that through French Indo-
China. Next came pressure on Brit
ain to close the road from Burma,
which would leave Chinese resist
ance largely dependent upon sup
plies from Soviet Russia.
Evening star., 1940-07-05
j. ). Faces Decision
On Attempt 10 Hold
Far Eastern Policy
Jopon's Moves to Force
Other Interests Out of
Orient Strengthened
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Japan's three-year-old war on
China, now developed into a claim
for domination of all East Asia,
brought the United States closer
today to a momentous decision on
whether to try to maintain its tradi-
tional policy in the Far East or
make up its quarrel with Toxic.
Disturbed by German successes in
Europe and potential threats to the
New World, administration leaders
watched with growing concern ia
pans moves to squeeze foreign in
tereSts out Of the Orient.
They remained silent on Japa-
nese naval spokesman's assertion
yesterday that abandonment by the
United States of "unwarrantable
interference with and obstruction
Of Japan's policies on the Far East
ern continent was needed to relieve
concern there over American-Jap-
anese relations.
The American stand was in
terpreted in a different light in in
formed quarters here and there was
no apparent disposition to meet, at
Evening star., 1940-07-05
STAR, WASHINGTON D. c. FRIDAY JULY s. 1s4o

this time, any of the conditions
Japan demanded.
Despite fears about the safety of
the Western Hemisphere, United
States policy toward the Far East
remained unaltered by any Official
declarations or even indications.
That policy, as enunciated in a note
to Japan two and half years ago
under world conditions much less
critical than today, was:
A refusal to recognize Japan's S
right ito prescribe what shall be the
terms and conditions of a new
order In areas not under its SOW
ereignty and to constitute itself the
repository of authority and the
agent Of destiny in regard thereto -
But how long it can be main
tanned under new conditions de-
pended on many factors, chief of
which was the ability of Britain to
repel invasion and keep its power
full fleet. With the fleet in Ger
manhattan hands, withdrawal of
the United States fleet from the
Pacific might become necessary,
giving Japan free hand 10 force
control over East Asia.
Thus Japan appeared to be wait
ing, like the United States, on Eu-
ropean developments before going
"all out" on enforcement of the new
"Asiatic Monroe Doctrine" but,
meanwhile, moving step by step
toward the day when perhaps it
could be done without serious risks.
Britain's seizure of units of the
French fleet, for this reason, aroused
more than passing interest in Off
cial quarters here.
The fate of the French fleet has
been a matter of serious concern to
Evening star., 1940-07-05
Soap Box Racers
Due for Checkups
This Week End
Instructions Mailed
To Derby Entrants,
Along With Numbers

Soap Box Derby construction work
In the Easements of homes in WASH
ington was expected to reach a
frenzied height over the week end
as more than $50 boys complete
final tune-ups for the coaster race
July 49,
With the miniature racers sched-
uled to be turned in to the II Chew
rolet dealers salesrooms in WASH
ington and nearby communities on
Monday, most of the entrants in
WaShington's third Derby were
using every minute of available time.
Derby entrants today were to re-
ceive in the mail letter containing
race instructions and identification
numbers for their cars
Instructions Are Important.
"These instructions are very i'm
portant," Zeb T. Hamilton, Derby
director, pointed out. IF you do
not receive your letter and num-
bers, call Soap Box Derby head
quarters at The Evening Star,
National 5000, on Saturday"
The race to determine the 1910
Derby champion of Washington will
be held one week from tomorrow
over doWnhill course on Pennsyl-
vania avenue Sc, between Alabama
and Branch avenues. Trial runs
held last Tuesday indicated that the
new course would meet with the
approval of both boy racers and
spectators
The Washington champion will
represent the city at the national
finals at Akron, Ohio, in August.
There he will compete for a four
year college scholarship. There will
be many prizes for the local race
including medals, cups, and many
pieces OF sports equipment.
Suggestions for Checkup.
Meanwhile, several suggestions for
checking up on racer construction
were submitted for last minute tests:
Loose kingbolt-exceSs play in
kingbolt should be avoided The
hole through the axle should be the
same diameter as the bolt.
Loose steering cable-There should
be no slack in the cable. All slack
should be taken up by the turn
buckles.
TurnbuckleS All turnbuckles
should be wired through the turn
buckle from cable to cable, or from
cable to eye connection. Thus, if
turnbuckleS come loose, there still
win be a connection.
Loose rear axles - Rear axles
should be securely bolted and
blocked to prevent any movement.
Loose steering shaft - Shafts
should fit snugly, so there is no
play. Pipe sleeves, or galvanized
Evening star., 1940-07-05
Vargas Warns Ships
Of BeIIigerent Nations
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5.-Presi-
dent Getulio Vargas decreed yester-
day that merchant ships of bellig-
erent nations will be prevented from
departing except by special authori-
zation If they take refuge from at
tack in Brazilian ports or remain
unusually long.
The regulations were similar to
recommendations of the Pan-Amer-
lean Neutrality Conference.
Evening star., 1940-07-05
iron sleeves bent around the shaft
will help take up play.
Succession for Steering Drums

ooSSCotioI Ioi StCCiuis DIuIuS.
Steering drums should be bolted
tightly to steering shafts. Play can
be taken up by inserting galvan-
lied iron sleeves between the shaft
and drum, or by inserting wood
screws through the drum into the
shaft
Gables should be secured to the
drum with wood screws and wash
ers, or staples. Don't rely on fric-
ton. Be sure all pulleys are Sc
curely fastened to the car They
may be wired to wood screws in
addition to the screw eyes
Front axle connection-The dis
tance from the kingbolt to the
point where the cable is secured to
the front axle should be not less
than 10 inches on each side of the
kingbolt. If the cable is secured
too close to the kingbolt, there
won't be enough leverage, and
straight steering will be difficult.
This generally causes weaving on
the track, which in turn will slow
a car down. The best practice is
to secure the cable to the end bolts
on the axle.
watch The Star for Derby Ne1US
Evening star., 1940-07-05
So, 900, 900 Plane Plant
To Be Built in Dallas
BY the Associated Press.

BY lht HSSUCIaIeu PTeSS.
DALLAS, July 5.-Ben Critz, man.
agre of the Dallas Chamber of Com
merce, reports the Hall-Aluminum
Aircraft Corp. will build an S8000,-
900 factory here to produce war
planes and parts.
The corporations plant now is To-
Gated at Bristol, Pa.
Mr.. Critz said the Dallas plant
would have a pay roll of $750,000 to
81 100000 a month.
Evening star., 1940-07-05
Pennsylvania Fights
To List Own Aliens

BY the Associated Press.
HARRISBURG, Pa, July S.
Pennsylvania will carry to the
United States Supreme Court next
October a fight to register it's own
aliens, despite the recent enact
ment of Federal regulations for nom
citizens
The States alien-registration law
was nullified by a Federal court last
December /, the day before it was
to become effective, on the ground
it was usurping powers of the Fed
eral Government.
Attorney General Claude T. Reno
made the decision to continue the
fight after President Roosevelt
signed the National Enrolment Act.
Evening star., 1940-07-05
This Beehive Behaves

PADUCAH, Ky. R.-W. T. Kel-
ley, operator of Kentucky's only bee
hive factory" claims to have de-
veloped docile bee. The bee still
has stinger, but has lost its desire
to use it, Kelley says.
Evening star., 1940-07-05
Crocodile Menace

Crocodiles have again become a
serious menace in the Limpopo
River, South Africa, and are re-
sponsible for killing native.
Evening star., 1940-07-05

American hotels annually spend
S24 100000 in furniture maintenance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Submit Bids
For Hospital
Davidson Is Low
For Building Wing

c. " Davidson. Tacoma con.
tractor. with a bid Of tii7. s5s. was
low man Friday when thn board
Of Pierce county commissioners
opsned eight bids ON construction
Of the new wing ON the county
hospital.
Tho general contract. on which
Davidson bid. and separate con
tracts for plumbing and heating
and electrical work. will be award
ed Monday morning at II o'clock.
Chairman Guy r. Melton an.
nonnced 10 the crowd ~ building
men who filled the commissioners
chamber.
Construction of tins new hospital
wing was approved in = special
thres-mili levy vote Al the March
II election.
Advance Plumbing 4 Heating
Go. was lowest on both plumbing
and heating blds with t2I 200 on
Continued on Page IL. Column ~
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greatest lave foe my essafry.
. ald al my csasessaas elef.tr.s
a< ts do fog lhs Essa ~ siansai..
To-day Hassssis fisas hss<zlf
placed bsfsss gray. peril.. vast
10 make ths-e peFii. di~.p-
ps.s by passing 10 my ssn ths
diff'es,it shiiEssi.. az rsiiaE. be-
sassss ~ ~ great lss. I have fsf
I'M. LAID IN shish . -. sasa and
brought ap.
IA maLlas this ssefifia~ fsv
the salvation ~ tbs esuntFy, 6
sffsr . supreme prayer that u -
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say pssple sith mig as.T ssa. . b~x
ed stsamaal.ns 10 rally .isuf him
sith shs greatest fsisA ard love. N
sfdsr that - siii ~ .blr 10 fina
In ihsm the support 81 whi<h ~
has % Bsssh ned IN this great
responsibility vhieh to-day -
pi.asd sa n. fragile shoulders.
"asy thai my country b pro-
tsetsa ~ ira God II eur f.fhsrs
and may h preserve Zoe IN
ssaaisy = kisrie.~ futarr. yis~
nsss.al-f tolysa .il Baeh.s~.a.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Phone Rates Case
Hearing Sept. rs

OLYMPIA - The state today
filed its answer 20 Pacific Tsle-
phone q Telegraph eompaHy's su-
psrior court nsit attacking three
public service orders denying u
right 10 raise phone ratss
me answer drafted ~ Attorney
General Smith Troy. charged ths
phone companys rates Nsrs TOO
high as n vas, and should b. re-
dunsd instead u raised
Hearing on tbs oompany's ssslt
= scheduled 10 start before Judge
u. y. Wright September a. and
probably SliI last several weeks
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ESx!;;;@S@S

gov. MARTIN, seeking re-
election, has rightly called
the turn on some of his OPP
position for extravaga n t
claims of what savings might
be made financially in the
state government, If only they
ran the show at Olympia.
Among other things, the
chief executive points out that
the states per capita cost of
government is lower than any
of the twenty most advanced
states. The per capita cost
here is $54.97. That of Cali
fornia is $72.50; Oregon,
1894; Idaho, S55.45; Mon
tana, S65.13, and New York,
S92.61. Average for all east
ern states is over $50 per
capita.
One-third the states rev.
enues, or $31, 100000, is for
common schools and higher
education. Some S23, 900, 900,
or about % percent of total
funds, is for state highways,
county roads, city streets.
Local government takes $780,
100000, or about 81 percent.
The fourth division is one for
social security. The state
provides as its m ate h ing
share, $15,000.000.
The above primary func-
tions, as the governor points
out, take 80 millions annual
ly, leaving ten millions for
other operations. These in
clude something less than
four millions a year for care
of 1000 inmates of state in
stitutions. The final six mil
lions available is required for
general state government
operation. Even wiping out
all of this last amount, which
obviously is impossible if
state government is to func-
ton, would make a saving of
but six percent.
Thinking voters viii ap-
preciate that if the state is
to maintain its splendid STAN
dard of operations, it must
provide money for it. False
and extravagant claims of
possible savings won't fool
them. Waste can be elm
mated or at least reduced.
efficiency increased, and
spending curtailed. But too
serious cuts will mean some
governmental operations will
have to be cut below present
high standards, and some
functions the public wants
viii have to be eliminated.
The governor has done well
in pointing out some of these
facts. His record of eight
years has been made. It can
not be changed. On the whole
it is a good record and one on
which the chief executive has
valid claim for asking voters
franchises for another four
year term.
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Helene Chadwick. Star
OF Silent Films, Dies

HOLLYWOOD - Helene Chad
wick, star Of the silent screen.
died late Thursday in relative
oblivion az a day-to-day extra on
film lots where she once command
ed salary Of $1,000 a week.
She had been IN poor health
since last June. when she fell over
= chair and injured herself.
Miss Chadwick. who was born
in Chadwick, n. Y. q little town
named for her father. entered mo
ton pictures In Manhattan Pathe
studios IN 1917. She was signed
by Sam Coldwyn and was starred
In many Of his pictures from 1870
e 1925.
Her popularity declined with
talking MOVIES. and she turned 10
character roles In the last five
years. however. she contendsd her
! self with extra parts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
T. D. 'Diciaiorial' in
British Swap-Willkie

RUsHtu1<E. Ind. - Republican
Presidential Nominee Wendell l..
Wiiikie charged Friday that Presi-
dent Rooseyeit's action In eompIst-
ing the Bntish-U. 8. swap q de-
stroyers for air and naval bases
without the consent Of congress
was the most dlctatorisl and srbi-
trary action Of any president in the
history Of the United States"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
British Seekinu
More and More

NEW YORK-American friends
Of Great Britain now are nego-
tiating for the secret American
bomb sight. for the entire output
Of American tanks and half the
output Of flying fortress bombers.
for the use Of Texas and Califor-
mia sirports 70 train British fIiers
and for $50. 900 more rifles. II was
disclosed today.
Clark n Eichslberger. executive
director Of the Committee TO De-
fend America by Aiding the Allies
in listing these requirements. said
there was certain 10 be a con-
troyersy' about letting Britain
have them. but that negotiations
for them now are proceeding.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Convicted Slayer
Dies on Gallows

WALI.A wALI.A - Edward l.
Bouchard, 46. died on the gallows
of the state penitentiary early To-
day for the murder Of two timer
ant California farm workers. =
coolly. and without giving a dy-
ing statement. Bouchard mounted
the scaffold al 1908 a. m, the
trap was sprung 30 seconds later
and he was pronounced dead at
12:17 a. m. He declined to reveal
the names Of relatives.
Bouchard, a salesman. was con-
victed in Everett Of staying Ralph
Atkinson, 81. and Cyril L. Ables.
rs. both Of Van Mugs. Calf.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Monireal-N. Y. Road
Near Completion

AOsTkEAI>-A sBper-highway
linking Montreal and New York
VIII BE- ready for high-speed traf-
fic by 1871. according 70 plans.
Bids for construction 70 the New
York state border Will b. asked
soon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07

His remarks were made AZ a
press conferences following yester-
days house action In voting 10 de-
lay CONSUMPTION for 80 days to per-
NIT a nationwide drive for army
volunteers. Supporters Of the orig.
inai bill conceded there was little
chance the action would be re-
versed.
Questioned about the house
move. Roosevelt replied that tenn.
pus fugit--Latin for time flies "
lie added that enactment Of the
draft bill IL necessary 20 carry on,
Americas plans OF defending H.
self against the world.
Roosevelt said the White
House feels urgent action IL
required On three major meas
ure. on which congress is com
pieting aciioai
l. Tho 5000 900 900 "to-
tai defense- appropriation.
.. The draft bill.
D. Tho excess profits tax
bill.
The same ommenf--iempus
fuEit-appiles IN al three
MEASURES. said Roosevelt. and
tho quicker these thing. 70
through the faster ~ Win so-
eeieraie planning for ihe de-
fsnse ef America.
CONSUMPTION hackers admitted
adoption Of the delay amendment
was a serious setback.
The house Friday upheld the
recommendation Of its military
affairs COMMITTEES that men be-
tween the ages 81 II and IS be
registered and made subject 70
the draft under the Burke Wads-
worth oonscription bill
The house acted on this import
ant phase u the bin ~ . voice
vote. The senate bin differs from
the house ban in draft ages. pro-
viding that only men between n
and 81 BE- made liable for military
training and service.
Rep. Asdres Edminsfes. d.,
W. Va, sald the si-ysar limit
ssuid -exeisde every World
war veteran. and fhey siIi
TIsdiy serve their cessfry."
Rep. Hamilton f1sh. ~.
~. ", s@id the age limits
should BE- II 10 Is. a WA .
company commander IN the
war" bs said a don't want
anybody In there over 70
years old. They ean'f last"
HOUSE leaders hoped for = final
vote on the bill Friday night or
Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07

eastern port of the stote.
Miss Mills, who offers
smiling competition TO the
dohlios for beauty honors, is
holding specimens from the
gordon of Mr.. and Mrs.
fronk A. Dohl, 8o6 No.
Cushmon owe. members of
the society.
The show will be held in
the flower building. 1t will
be open to visitors Saturday
from obout 2 p. m. until 9
.. m. and oil doy Sunday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
London Has Raid After Raid;
Vast Air Fight Intensified
LUFTwAFFE vs.. Raj

The al Britain ragged a pace today
bigger fighter
than before
Experts be life-or-deah struggle
between Royal Corps and the
after another great ragged
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07

Pretty girl. pretty flowers
=. The girl. Miss Leo Mills.
of l2l4 So. Fife ST., and the
flowers = dohlios, such os
will be shown Saturday and
Sunday OF Point Defence
pork, when the onnuol
Washington Dohlio society
exhibit will be in progress.
Prize dohlios will be dis
ployed by growers. omoteur
and professional, from most
ports of western Woshine-
ton and. possibly, from the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Sends Urgent Wire 10 Queen

Antoneseu. calling upon all iron guardisa 10 maintain
order issued proclamation declaring roer has been made
at the top" and this demands order At the bottom"
Antoneseu. 10 whom Michael turned over practically all
of the kngy powers took drastic measures 10 aupprena da
orders such NJ had forced Carols abdcaton and
telegram TO Queen Helena divorced wife Of the former king
and mother Of Michael. urging her TO hurry home
y beg you 10 take your place alongside your non
To complete his education for the happiness Of all
Rumania and end all the suffering 10 which your
majesty has been subjected" the telegram To Helena
nj Dresden. Germany, said.
Prince Nicholas. younger brother of Carol and hls wife
reported likely return 10 Bucharest from their
present home ST. Morz Switzerland Nicholas wife
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
u. S. Asks Japan
To Be Careful

WILMINGTON - Secretary a.
state corsisii Huh Friday Indicated
the United states has made dlplo-
matte representations calling upon
Japan 20 sespset the status quo In
the far east. including French
indo- China ana The Dutch East
Indlss
Hull indleatsd tbss~ rsprssentz-
tons wsrs made IN addition to the
public statsment Wednesday. In
which he said that Il reports were
tue that the Japanese government
had served . virtual ultimatum on
French fndo-chlna authorities. the
action would have an -unfortunafs
effect On American public opinion.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
BASEBALL

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First Kams
Brooklyn oos 600 COOS 7 .
PhliaasIphis eco zee eoo-s 10 4
Fltzsimmans and Franks Hlgbe.
johnson 80 ana warren.
Second game
Breokiys eoo $50 zss--n n 4
philadelphia. 100 eeo ia . 10 .
Casey ana Aancuso. Bmoii. VII
son 90 and Atwood.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
~. Louis -. 600 500 eoo-s 1
ChiezEs -. eof ole loz-s IL .
Auker. Hudiln 30 and swift.
Rignsy and fresh.
ssw York. 600 300 col . 4
Washington I0I COL 00x-s 10 z
Ruffing and Rossr. chase and
Early.