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Evening star., 1940-07-25
Cool Week End Is Promised;
Polar Breezes Heading Here

tenn is being hard put to supply all
the water the city wants, Col.
Robert S. Thomas of the United
States Engineers office announced.
He revealed that on Monday and
again on Tuesday, Washington
shattered the previous record for
water consumption by using 150,-
000. 900 gallons in a single day. This
was 1000, 900 gallons more than was
used on July 4, 1898, when the old
record was set.
No Need for Alarm.
while there Is no need for
ALARM" Col. Thomas said, 1T Is
obvious that the normal capacity Of
the plants is being approached"
For short periods, the District
filtration plants at Dalecarlia and
Mcmillan are capable Of . daily out
put Of 155. .000, 900 gallons.
The record water consumption,
Col. Thomas said, demonstrates the
wisdom Of the District Commission
lsee WEATHER, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Wallace Defers
Campaign Until
Notification
Decision on Cabinet
Post Will Be Made
About Same Time
BY JOHN c. HENRY.

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace,
Democratic vice presidential nomi-
nee, will defer all political activity
until after his formal notification
OF the nomination, he told White
House reporters today after a con-
ference with President Roosevelt.
The notification, he said, will come
about August 20, with the cere-
monies to take place in Iowa. The
exact location has not been deter
mined. he said, and the exact date
will not be selected for some
time, but will not be earlier than
August 20.
Mr.. Wallace said the precise ques-
ton of his remaining in the cabi-
net during the campaign had not
been discussed today and that his
decision will not be made until after
the notification ceremony. At that
time, he said, he would look up all
the precedents in such a case and
would decide what is fair, just and
right"
No Discussion of Plans.
This answer applied also to the
question of whether he might ask
leave Of absence rather than sub
init an outright resignation.
The Secretary said there was no
discussion whatsoever of campaign
plans or of any division of this
task between himself and Mr..
Roosevelt. Actually, he added, he
may not begin his own campaign
until some time after the notifica-
ton. He said he expected to re-
main in Washington until the notiti-
cation date.
Asked if there had been any dis
cussion of the question of replacing
Postmaster General Farley as cam
paign director and Democratic ma
tional chairman, Mr. Wallace said
there had been only very general
mention of the matter today.
Todays meeting was the first
between President Roosevelt and
Mr.. Wallace since the Democratic
convention named them to head the
party ticket in the November elec-
ton. They were together for more
than an hour at today's conference.
President Roosevelt returned to
Washington this morning after a
weekend visit to Hyde Park.
Lewis Causes Speculation.
On other parts of the political
front, speculation to the effect that
John L. Lewis, c. I. o. president,
may withhold his Endorsement from
either of the principal presidential
candidates and concentrate instead
on congressional contests was
aroused by letter to officials of
Labor's Non-Partisan League.
Under the guise Of spurious
ideals, the great gains made by labor
are today threatened as never be-
FORE" Mr.. Lewis wrote. Regardless
of who may be the next President
of the United States, we are con-
fronted with this fact: If the men
and women who are elected to the
halls of Congress cannot be de-
pended upon to support the welfare
OF the people through legislation no
man, in however high an office, can
or will give labor what it needs"
The Republican National Com
mittee made public a telegram from
Mrs. Edwin T. Meredith of Des
Moines, wife of the Secretary of
Agriculture in the Wilson admin
astration, indorsing Wendell Willkie,
and a statement from DR.. F. L.
Gullickson, Wisconsin Republican
chairman, predicting Republican
sweep" in his State.
Evening star., 1940-07-25
British 10 Finance
New i. 5. Plants
To Build Planes
Would Give America
Capacity to Produce
$4,000 q Year
BY the Associated Press.

Secretary of the Treasury Nor
genthau said today the United
States had pledged every facility"
to enable the British to buy 5000
military airplanes a month in this
country. in addition to huge orders
previously placed.
Confirming an announcement in
London by Lord Beaverbrook, Brit
ish Minister Of Aviation Production,
the Secretary said the new arrange
ment was in addition to all previous
orders, and would require construc-
ton of new factories.
The British have promised to pay
for the erection of the new factories
as well as to buy their output, Mr.
Morgenthau added.
The Secretary asserted the Treas
ury. War and Navy Departments
were in complete accord on the COM
nitment, and that william s.
Knudsen. production member of the
Defense Commission. had agreed to
undertake to work out the details.
LACCSS VI CU,VUV Tl6NcS.
He said the new factories involved
in the program would give the United
States capacity to build "far in ex-
cess" of $4,000 planes a year, set
by President Roosevelt as a goal in
his May is defense message. He de-
clined to estimate the exact capacity
planned.
Saying that the British seem
to have plenty of money" Mr.. Nor
genthau said the sums involved
are colossal"
For our own national defense
and for the benefit of American in
dustry," he continued, Il believe
this is the most important thing
with which I have come in con-
tact"
Specifically. Mr.. Morgenthau ex-
planned, the British proposed imme-
diate action so that they could get
delivery on 5000 airplanes during
each month of 1941 and 1912.
600 a Month Present Output.
Present United States airplane
production is not more than 600 ma
chimes a month. One well-known
engineering authority has estimated
American factories could not pro-
duce 5000 planes month until the
spring of 1914.
That would be for defense needs
of the United States alone, wholly
ignoring demands for planes abroad
1t has been estimated, too, that
q production OF 5000 planes a month
would require a supervisory and ship
personnel of 475,000. American air.
craft factories today employ fewer
than 100000.
Lord Beaverbrook declared in a
broadcast last night that the United
States will approve a production
plan to supply Great Britain with
5000 planes a month.
12,115 Engines Purchased.
He said, moreover, that since the
ministry was formed May IA Britain
had purchased 12,115 airplane en-
gines from the United States.
1T is our purpose by every means
(Qoo pY MTG Dooo A10l
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Army Outlines
Training Regime
For CONSUMPTION
By the Associated Press.

~ eiS $ASsOSAdtCo 14CSo.
If you find that you're in the
Army now" a few months hence
under the yet-to- be enacted COM
pulsory military training law, the
War Department says your year Of
training will be something like this:
First two Observation-Disclosures to
Army life and basic military in
struction.
Next eight months-Specialist
training, with the men expected to
drop into branches of the service to
which they are adapted or prefer;
unit training, with emphasis on
functions as combat team.
Next month and half-Traininp
TO develop the practical application
OF the previous instruction, with field
exercises and maneuvers.
Last two weeks-"Deprocessing," !"
which would include assignment to
National Guard units, for instance,
and preparations to return home.
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Roosevelt Adds Oil
And Scrap Metals
To Export Control
Moreenthou Confirms
Stoppoee Of Tonkers
Bound for Spoin
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt today added
petroleum and petroleum products,
scrap iron and other scrap metal
to the list of commodities subject
to possible embargo.
He signed an order subjecting
these to a system of export licensing,
should it be deemed necessary, soon
after Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau confirmed stoppage of
two shipments of oil to Spain.
The order amended proclama-
ton and regulations issued last July
2 designed to keep in this country
materials essential to the national
defense.
The law these regulations imple-
mented provided legal authority for
the control of exports of munitions,
materials and machinery needed for
defense.
Control of Shipments.
Stephen Early, presidential secre-
tary, said the order did not mean
an embargo was being placed on
these products but that the author
ity merely was being provided to
control shipments to other countries.
While Mr.. Morgenthau would sup
ply no reasons for the oil shipment
stoppages, it was learned elsewhere
that a virtual embargo already had
been established to prevent the oil
from reaching Germany and Italy
through Spain.
Approximately 5000 barrels Of
oil were aboard two tankers whose
sailing from a Texas port was halted
q few days ago by the Maritime
Commission.
Mr.. Morgenthau declined to go
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Rumuniun Minister
Recalled From London
Ry the Associated prox.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 25.-A spokesman
at the Rumanian Legation an
nounced today that Viorel Virgil
Tilea, Rumanian Minister to Eng
land since 1898, had been recalled.
The spokesman said he could not
confirm the reported appointment
OF Wassile Stoica, present Ambassa-
dor to Turkey, as Tilea's successor,
but he said Stoica's name had been
strongly suggested"
The British Foreign Of1ce was
understood to be preparing an OH
cial announcement of the change.
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Protection for Jobs
OF Drafted Federal
Urged
Senator Norris Rops
Conscription Bill
As Unnecessary
BY ]. A. O'LEARY.

Federal employees called out for
military training would be assured
of reinstatement to their Jobs with
out loss of seniority by an amend
ment to be offered to pending Sc
lective service legislation by Rep
resentative Kilday, Democrat, OF
Texas.
Announcement he will draft such
a provision was made by Mr.. Kill
day as the House Military Affairs
Committee resumed hearings today.
The hearing got off to a lively
start as committee members chal-
lenged criticisms of President Roose-
velt by Benjamin c. Marsh, appear
ing against the bill for the Peoples
Lobby.
Meanwhile, on the Senate side,
Nebraska's veteran independent,
Senator Norris, attacked compulsory
training, as the Senate Military Al
fairs Committee met to complete
action on revised draft of the
Burke Wadsworth bill. The bill calls
for registration of all men between
18 and "a, and military training for
those between 81 and As.
Vandenberg Explains Stand.
The issue bobbed up later on the
floor when the Senate reconvened
after three-day recess today, with
these developments:
Senator Lee, Democrat, of Okla
homa, introduced a new bill to draft
capital, by requiring purchase Of
bonds bearing nominal interest
rates, on the basis of financial
ability.
Senator Vandenberg, Republican of
Michigan, took issue with an Evening
Star editorial which described his
position on the military training
bill as "untenable." After insisting
that he has only been trying to find
out whether 1t is impossible to OBJ
tain the personnel needed by volun-
tary enlistments before turning to
compulsory training, the Michigan
Senator said:
II can assure The Star that will
support whatever program is needed
but I will continue to ask whether
it is needed"
Marsh Repeatedly Interrupted.
Mr.. Marsh was stopped repeatedly
in his testimony by Chairman May
and other House committee mem
bers because of references the wit
ness made to the President.
At one point Mr.. Marsh declared
the Democratic party seems not to
have any platform except the out
bursts of the President ="
This is a question Of national de-
fense," interrupted Representative
Thomasson, Democrat, Of Texas.
There are other places to discuss
the New Deal"
A. moment later Representative
Faddis, Democrat, Of Pennsylvania,
broke in to suggest that this gen.
tleman belongs before the Policy
Committee of the Democratic party,
not here"
"I've been there, and you might
as well whistle down the wind" Mr..
Marsh replied.
Burke Jibe Draws Laughter.
A moment later the witness drew
laughter from the committee and
audience when he predicted that
"any man who votes for this bill is
apt to help Senator Burke get . Job
Continued on Page A-6, Column -
Evening star., 1940-07-25
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, July 25.-About 30
German planes swarmed down on a
merchant convoy of the southeast
coast today, but their bombs missed
and the attackers were driven off
by fierce anti-aircraft fire and
fighter planes which chased them
back across the English Channel.
Eyewitnesses said the air "was
alive with aircraft" during the bat
tie.
The raiders headed back for
France after planting a half-mile
long string of bombs near the YES
sells which escaped damage.
The Air Ministry announced
ground defenses and R. A. F. fight
ers shot down four German planes
participating in the southeast coast
raid and. in another attack off the
southwest coast, a fifth craft was
downed by defenders of Northeast
Scotland.
At the same time it was an
nounced that Britain's home de-
fenses had destroyed 262 enemy
planes, 1888 of them over and around
the coasts, since June 10 for an
average of about five day.
Glittering in the sunlight, the
Nazi planes made brilliant targets
for anti-aircraft guns.
The thunder of the big guns, the
(see LONDON. Page ABB
Evening star., 1940-07-25
New Stimson Aide
At Plottsburq Camp

PLATTSBURG. N. Y, July Is
R.-Federal Circuit Judge Robert
Porter Patterson, nominated As
sistant Secretary of War today, is
a buck private in the business and
professional mems camp here paying
his own way to train for national
defense.
He was "out on the range par
ticipating in drills when his nomi-
nation was announced by the White
House and was not Immediately
available for comment.
Captain and major of the 3Osth
Infantry in the World War COM
manding at one time 1,500 men,
Judge Patterson is model rookie
here, training observers said, and
has been on kitchen police duty
twice.
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Below Average Crop
Of Wheat Seen for ItuIy

By the Associated Pr
ROME. July 25.-The minister Of
agriculture advised Premier Mus
solini today that Italy's wheat crop
this year would total about 10000.
600 quintals-about 100000 quin.
tails below the average Of the lase
three years. h.
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Page, Page.
Amusements, Radio ----- C-S
A-1S-19 Serial Story ca
Comics ---C-S-9 Society ---- B-3
Editorials Alp Sports - C-1-4
Finance ---A-21 Woman's Page,
Lost, Found ca Bill
Obituary ---A-14
Foreign
NaM torpedo boat sinks French ship;
800 feared lost. Page Al
British drive OF so German air
raiders. Page Al
Argentinians rush proposals before
deadline today. Page Al
Rumania breaking records in send
ing oil to Germany. Page Az
Europe's trade after war to be bar
ter, Funk reveals. Page Az
Dwindling Of food bringing crisis in
unoccupied France. Page Az
Big jump reported in number Of
Germans in Cuba. Page Al
Wife Of American slapped in scume
with Japanese police. Page A-17
Cardenas DEGREES reorganization Of
oil industry. Page ALI
Oil plants fred In Haifa bombing.
Italy claims. Page A-2e
Discovery Of last element claimed BY
swiss radiologast. Faeo III
Evening star., 1940-07-25

In explaining the unexpected
action, Mr.. Early pointed out that it
is traditional that department heads
be permitted to select their own
assistant secretaries. Mr.. Stimson
specifically asked the appointment
of Judge Patterson, Mr.. Early said.
A native of New York State, Judge
Patterson Is 49 years old and has
been a member Of the legal profess
sion since 1915. He served in the
Mexican border warfare of 1916 and
later became a major of infantry
in the United States Army during
the World War. He was awarded
the Distinguished Service Cross for
extraordinary heroism in action"
Evening star., 1940-07-25

Notionoi.
Wallace to defer political activity
until after notification Page Al
Plan to protect Jobs of drafted U. s.
workers offered. Page Al
Willkie gratified with receptions
given In Utah tour. Page Ais
Washington and Vicinity
Favorable report seen on Summers
D. G. vote resolution. Page Al
Prince of Luxembourg and children
arrive at Annapolis. Page A-3
Editorial and Comment
This and That. Page A-12
Answers to Questions. Page A-11
Letters to The Star. Page A-l2
David Lawrence. Pare A-13
Constantine Brown. Page Ais
G. Gould Lincoln. Page Ala
Alsop and Kintner. Page Ala
Miscellany
Service Orders. PAee D-S
City News In Brief. PaSe 10
Vital Statistics. Paee LII
After Dark. Iaee D-l1
Bedtime Story. Age C-o
Letter Out. &x4u c.
Winning Contract. pa0e c.
Crossword puU1o. Pan CO
uncls Rays CoGner. Yaey CO
;leatnfo1 oh114yen, v1uo 0s1e
Evening star., 1940-07-25
British Drive Off
50 German Planes
Attacking Convoy
Nozi Ships Are Pursued
Across ChunneI; None
Of Vessels Hit
BULLETIN.

SOUTH COAST PORT IN
ENGLAND F.-King George VI
was forced to take cover in an
air raid shelter during an in
spection of naval training camps
today but no bombs were drop
ped nearby.
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Control of Shipments.

(See OIL, Page A-16D
Evening star., 1940-07-25

(See PLANES, Page A-10)
Evening star., 1940-07-25

(See SUFFRAGE, Page A-39
Evening star., 1940-07-25

(See LONDON, Page A-23.)
Evening star., 1940-07-25
Burke Jibe Draws Laughter,

A moment later the witness drew
laughter from the committee and
audience when he predicted that
"any man who votes for this bill is
apt to help Senator Burke get . Job
Continued on Page A-6, Column -
Evening star., 1940-07-25
12,115 Engines Purchased.

He said, moreover, that since the
ministry was formed May IA Britain
had purchased 12,115 airplane en-
gines from the United States.
1T is our purpose by every means
Evening star., 1940-07-25

(See WEATHER, Page A.2o
Evening star., 1940-07-09

background, and powerful lights
beaming down on them, they smiled,
chatted, shook hands and obeyed
commands of the picturemen. AS
they posed they again joked about
their respective accomplishments as
farmers.
Senator" Mr.. Willkie began, IT
can't tell you how glad I am to
know you, and before the campaign
is over I'm coming out to visit you
on your farm in Oregon"
Senator McNary said he was glad
to hear that, because Il have the
best farm in the country, and I'm
a good farmer"
Il beg your pardon, you're MIS-
taken about that" Mr.. Willkie
smiled back. Il have the best farm
IN the country, in Indiana"
We'll, have the best farm out
side of Indiana" Senator McNary
responded, by way of compromise, as
they both laughed.
Asked if he would attempt to take
his campaign into the Democratic
solid South this fall, Mr.. Willkie
replied he was going to make his ap-
peal to the entire Nation. He left
the inference, however, that seri-
Gus and substantial effort will be
made to win votes in the Southern
States as well as other sections.
To the question, whether Mrs.
Willkie would make any campaign
speeches he promptly answered,
mo"
He smiled but made no comment
when some one inquired if Mrs.
Willkie would write a column.
Evening star., 1940-07-09
Martin
Continued From First Page.)

MIR. WILKES tentative plan of q
strategy board, with final authority
vested in the chairman. With Gov.
Stassen heading the advisory group
and Mr.. Martin as chairman, it gives
both the West and the East a potent
voice in the campaign. The naming
OF Mr.. Davenport and Mr.. Root as
aides to the chairman also recog-
nizes the work of the independent
volunteers, whose crusading efforts
helped bring Mr.. Willkie to the FORE
front of the race for the nomination
at Philadelphia.
1t appeared virtually certain early
today that Mr.. Willkie and President
Roosevelt-the two outstanding fig
.ures on the political stage this year
will not meet at this time AS the
Republican convention was drawing
to a close 10 days ago President
Roosevelt told a press conference he
would welcome an opportunity to
discuss the troubled international
situation with Mr.. Willkie, and the
Republican nominee replied he
would be glad to meet the Presi-
dent. Apparently no steps were
taken yesterday, however, to ar
range conference.
Asked yesterday afternoon if he
expected to see the President before
he leaves, Mr.. Willkie said he had
mo anticipation" of such meeting.
McNary Is Impressed"
Senator McNary and Mr.. Willkie
met for the first time yesterday
afternoon and each heaped praise
on the other. Said Senator McNary:
IT was impressed by his sincerity.
Evening star., 1940-07-09
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 9-An unarmed
British housewife put on her "ferc-
est frown" yesterday and captured
a German aviator who parachuted
from his disabled plane into her
front yard and gave up his pistol
when she demanded his surrender.
His plane was shot down by Brit
ish Spitfires in a fight over North
eastern England.
Mrs. Nora Cardwell's husband,
away from home at the time, said
afterWard:
II think she did very we'll"
But Mrs. Caldwell, feet inches
tall, didn't want to make a song
and dance over what she called "the
affair"
She just marched up to the Ger
man, demanded his gun and sent
him hustling along to internment
when help came later.
II was convinced he was a para
chutist when I saw him floating to
the ground" she said. Il went
straight to the telephone, but it
was out OF order. So I told boy
to go on bicycle for the police.
Il thought If he was a para
chutist it was best to tackle him
right away. There were two or three
people about, but they didn't do
anything.
so I put on my fiercest frown
Evening star., 1940-07-09
STAR, WASHINGTON D. c. TUESDAY, JULY o.
Montgomery Studies
Steps 10 Forestal|
Riots Against Sect
Harold G. Smith Named
To Fill Vacancy on
Police Trial Board
BY Staff Correspondent Of The Star

ROCKVILLE, Md, July 9.-Har-
old C. Smith, Rockville attorney
and former county police magis-
trate, today was chosen by the
Montgomery County commissioners
to fill the vacancy on the Police
Trial Board caused by the illness of
one OF it's members.
Mr.. Smith was chosen on a voice
vote and, following his selection, the
commissioners indicated that later
in their session they would consider
measures to forestall possible fur
ther outbreaks against Jehovah's
Witnesses.
It was learned the commissioners
plan to confer with Acting Police
Chief Roy Bodmer regarding pos
sible measures to cope with recent
increased activity of the sect in
Rockville.
Approximately 200 members, the
commissioners have been informed,
walked the streets here Saturday
night, accosting passersby in an at
tempt to sell literature condemning
oCner rellglouS bodies.
Resentment Reported High.
Several of Rockville's leading citi-
Zens, 1t was said, have told police
that resentment against such ac-
tlvity is running high and further
outbreaks may occur if members of
Jehovah's Witnesses are permitted
to continue the sale of such litera,
ture.
On June 10 mob invaded the
sect's meeting and demanded men,
bers salute the American flag.
When the Witnesses declined, claim
ing the salute to be a violation of
their religious principles, the mob
wrecked the meeting place.
1t was brought out before the
county commissioners recently that
members of the mob even stamped
on the Bible during the riot.
Three policemen-Sergt. Guy l..
Jones and Patrolmen Leslie Thomp-
son and Charles Peter-Were sus-
pended following the commissioners
inquiry and are to face the Trial
Board at 10 am. tomorrow on
charges of neglect of duty.
Police Chief Charles Orme, who
was not under the civil service setup
Of the Police Department, was dis
missed by the commissioners.
Ten Suggested for Board.
Clarence H. Small of Laytonsville,
civilian member of the tribunal
which will hear the charges against
the three suspended policemen, is
i'll, and Mr.. Smith will sit with Po-
lice Civil Service Commissioner B.
Peyton Whalen and Police Commits
sioner r. Watt Farmer.
A list of 10 leading citizens of the
county was presented to the COM
missioners as they went into session
Evening star., 1940-07-09

Here's a reduction you wouldn't
expect so early in the season-reg-
ular, fine 1910 Tropicals in the
newest pastel and dark shades,
single and double breasted, regular
and drape models, and the price
cut to