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British Aid
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urging that Congress act specifically
on any proposed changes in aid tc
Britain. Senate Majority Leader
Barkley told Mr. Kemper:
In view of the general attitude
of the Chamber of Commerce toward
acts of Congress in recent years, il
is refreshing to know that at last
they have revived their confidence
it it"
Mr. Kemper summed up the posi-
ton of the chamber on the lease
lend bill in these words:
The whole situation can be sum-
married. briefly by repeating that, in
the opinion of the Board of Director!
of the chamber this legiSla-
ton is not necessary for the defense
of America. If certain things should
be done in the interest of national
defense, for which legislation has
not previously been enacted, it is
the opinion of the chamber that
such legislation should be specific
with respect to each particular sub
ject proposed that is not now au-
thorized by law
Mr.. Kemper took the stand shortly
after a lively tilt between Senator
Barkley and Senator Johnson, Re-
publican, of California over testi-
mony by DR.. Valentine that any in
telligent person knows" the aid rec
commended by many supporters OF
the bill will lead to war
When the witness insisted he
would stand by the statement after
Senator Barkley had pointed out
that President Roosevelt and many
members of Congress are among
those recommending the bill, the
ma jority leader declared:
We'll, if that is your view, your
testimony is of no value"
Senator johnson. one of the lead
ing opponents of the bill. broke IN
to object to Senator Barkley's re-
marks.
II don't care to have the Senator
from California passing on what l
say" Senator Barkley retorted.
When a witness comes here and
testifies, will comment whenever
I please"
Senator johnson came back in
stantly with the assertion he would
exercise his right to comment on
statements he deemed improper.
We'll, the Senator can comment
to his hearts content" Senator
Barkley replied, as the colloquy
ended.
Dangerous Generaliza ton.
A moment before Dr. Valentine
had agreed with Senator Barkley
that he had spoken too broadly in
saying that Those who support tbs
bill have done their utmost, by every
form of propaganda, to convince you
and the American people that at
whatever cost to America, Britain
must be aided to whatever extent is
necessary to insure British victory.
When Senator Barkley pointed out
that this statement had been made
to apply to "all those" who favor the
bill. the witness admitted that was a
dangerous generalization and said
he should have said some of those
supporting the bill.
There also was clash between
Mr.. Kemper and Senator Connally,
Democrat, of Texas, when the Cham
ber head protested that questions
about powers to be granted the
President were mot fair" because
he already had attempted to make
responsive" answers.
Il don't think I m on trial here, y
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the east and southeast" of the island
the high command said.
Sinking of 10000 Tons Reported.

The high command said a warship
operating overseas had sunk 10000
tons of ships. bringing its total to
10000 tons, but did not disclose the
time or place of these latest sink
ingS. German surface raiders have
been active in recent months in the
PacificD
A long distance combat plane was
reported to have sunk a 4.5OO-ton
armed merchantmen 273 miles west
Of Ireland and another ship of un-
stated tonnage was said to have
been sent to the bottom by bomb
hits off the east coast of Scotland.
In addition. a "SuccesSful' at
tack was reported by German COM
bat planes yesterday on two strong
ly protected" conveys off England's
southeast coast
In the Mediterranean region. the
high command said German planes
yesterday attacked the airportS at
Luca and Halfar. on the island of
Malta, causing a munitions dump
to explode. destroying hangers and
shelters and starting big fires.
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committee that Congress pass on
each step of financial or material aid
to Britain.
He insisted he is not an "isola-
zionist" nor an "appeaser" and de-
clared if anybody wins this war he
hopes it will be the forces opposed
to Germany.
But I do not believe that America
is so weak that it needs to rest its
defense upon any foreign nation, or
that America needs to follow Euro
pean nations into any conflict they
may create" he added.
TwO-POint Program.
He expressed the conviction that
"the defense of America and of the
American way of life demands the
rejection Of the pending bill In
its place. he said. he would substi-
tute this two-point program:
81. Further implement and speed
national defense while insuring the
continuance of the American tradi-
tion of Government and the Ameri-
can way of life; and
%. Give financial and material
assistance to Great Britain. provided
such aid is in each instance for
mally approved by Congress thus
preserving the right of the people,
through Congress, to determine
whether each step is in their opin-
ion in the national interest"
Chairman George asked if it would
not be a rather slow process to have
Congress pass on each step of aid to
Britain.
IF the members of Congress were
wholly in support of measure, it
need not be slow, he replied. 1T is
only when they are in disagreement
that 1t is slow.
We'll, you would hardly expect
Congress to be unanimous on any
important question, considering the
different shades of opinion? Senator
George inquired.
The witness replied eve must pay
a certain price for adhering to demo-
cratic processes, but indicated he
feared the consequences of giving up
those processes.
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This is based on the premise, of
course. that An adequate investiga-
ton preliminary to the filing of the
information has occurred, and that
proof was available to support the
necessary elements of the particular
offense."
Mr.. Keech told his assistants no
information should be changed by
one assistant without consultation
and the approval of the assistant
who originally heard the case and
filed the information.
The corporation counsel also in
sisted that when a change or a
nolle PROSE- has taken place "a full
statement shall be sent to me
promptly setting forth facts juSti-
flying such action and clearly ac-
counting for the change, particu-
larly with information as to the
necessity for the change from the
time the paper originally was filed"
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Medical Antitrust
Trial Jury Of 10 Men,
Two Women Chosen
One Member CoIored;
Defense Opens With
Attack on Indictment

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British Freighter
Sunk OFT Ireland

NEW YORK. Feb. 5 tP,. - The
4.562-ton British freighter Justitia,
which recently traded between Phil
adelphia. Charleston, Savannah.
Jacksonville and London. has been
torpedoed and sunk off the Irish
coast, marine circles said yesterday
The 6-year-old craft was owned
by the Chellew Steamship Manage
ment Co. of London No report on
her crew was available.
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Raids
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were straddled by high explosive
bombs. From all these operations,
four of our aircraft are missing. :"
Smoke Rises 5000 Feet.
The whole plan of the docks and
the outlines of the jetties were
clearly visible to the bomber crews
when they moved over Brest. the
Air Ministry news service declared.
The smoke from a fire started on
the water front rose as high as their
planes, 5000 feet, the service added
Direct hits on targets were also
claimed at Ostend, but at Dieppe
and Dunkereue clouds made it diff
cult to observe the full results of the
bombing, it said, although several
bursts were seen in the dock areas.
At Bordeau, the British pilots said.
their bombs fell on one of the prin-
cipal ship basins and there, too, a
fire broke out which the raiders
judged must be burning oil
AT Bordeaux" the Air Ministry
news service said, "the Germans also
Use blle All Ullle dS all
other base from which to attempt a
blockade of this country, and for
over an hour attacks were made on
this landing ground of the large,
r-engined Focke-Wulf bombers
which raid our conveys.
The airdrome was attacked in a
welcome interval when the skies
were clear. and this raid was one of
the most satisfactory operations of
q night of uncertain weather"
New Offensive Period.
The renewed British sweeps into
Germany and increased activity over
Britain by Nazi aircraft were de-
scribed by one source as beginning
a new offensive period on both
sides
A German bombing plane was
shot down in an attempted daylight
raid over Britain today, an official
announcement said, raising to 80 the
number of invading aircraft claimed
by the British as victims of their
defenses so far this year.
Another raiding bomber was re-
ported shot down last night. A gov
ernment communique said it
crashed in flames and the crew
we're killed"
The British acknowledge the loss
of only one plane in fighting over
Britain since January l.
The Nazi raiders concentrated on
Eastern England last night. ranging
as far north as the East Midlands,
but the British morning communique
said "the number of casualties re-
ported from all areas is not large"
The attacks, it said, were not on
Q large scale"
London had night alarm. but
the all-clear sounded before mid
night. The only damage reported
was caused by few fire bombs
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Ford Offers 10 Build
Complete Planes
On Assembly Line
Tells Army OfficioIs
He is Ready to Put Up
New Fuctory
Ey the Associated Press.

DETROIT, Feb. 5.-t a pro-
posal Henry Ford has laid before
representatives of the War Depart
ment wins final approval, the Dear
born motor manufacturer will get
an opportunity to produce airplanes
on an assembly line similar in many
respects to those used in making
automobiles.
Mr.. Ford has advised the depart
ment he is prepared to build a new
factory and install mile-long as
sembly line to manufacture bomber
planes of the type for which he and
other automobile manufacturers
have been asked TO make parts
and subaSSemblieS.
A Small-Scale model of the pro-
posed plant with its huge assembly
line already has been made at the
Ford Offices and was shown to
War Department representatives on
a recent visit to the River Rouge
factory. Mr.. Ford would build the
factory on land already owned by
the Ford Co. and would have a
large airport Immediately adjacent
to the buildings.
The Ford plan was proposed when
the production Of parts and sub
assemblies for bomber planes first
was discussed with the manufaC-
turer. Mr. Ford has agreed to make
the sub b-aSSemblies and other parts
but told Army officers he would
rather make the entire plane.
Neither Mr.. Ford nor any of his
associates has made any claims as
to the rate of production they eX-
pect to attain on the moving as
sembly line. They point out, en-
phatically, that the present plan
is concerned with bomber produc-
tion and not pursuit ships, such as
Mr.. Ford asserted nearly a year
ago he could make at the rate of
1000 day under certain conditions.
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Mr.. Kemper said I'm only trying
to be helpful. I've answered your
question but you keep rephrasing it,"
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Quinter Is Removed
As a Prosecutor
In Police Court
Keeeh Says He Used
Bod Judgment in
Dropping Buckley Case
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located in the office of the filing
clerk in police headquarters, ap-
parently having been mislaid when
they were brought from Police Court
last week. The corporation counsel's
office, meanwhile, hurriedly pre-
pared duplicate subpoenas for wit
nesSes in tomorroW's jury assign
ment cases which also had been
missing, apparently also having been
mislaid.
At the same time Mr.. Keech trans
ferred Mr. Quinter he directed a
lengthy memorandum to his Police
Court assistants giving them specific
instructions in the handling of
charges and prosecutions, with par
ticular reference as to how to pro-
ceed in case any charges are re-
duced or nolle pressed. His instruc-
tions to the Police Court assistants
were made with the approval of the
Commissioners.
The transfer of Mr.. Quinter does
not involve reduction in his pay,
but. coming as the result of an in
vestigation made by Mr.. Keech of
his dropping Of the drunk driving
charge which had been preferred
against Mr.. Buckley, was regarded
as reprimand
The drunk driving charge was
nolle pressed after some months of
delay on representations made to Mr..
Quinter by the defendants counsel.
Instead of this charge. Mr.. Buckley
was convicted of a lesser charge of
driving on the wrong side of the
street.
New Case Considered.
Mr.. Keech said consideration was
being given to the filing of a new
information against Mr.. Buckley to
cover the original charge.
In making his study of the case
Mr. Keech received reports from
assistants at Police Court, from Mr.
Quinter. from witnesses, including
civilians and police.
Nothing has been disclosed to
show any corruption on the part of
Quinter," Mr.. Keech said. But il
is definitely my opinion that he used
extremely bad judgment in that he
took action on the strength of
statements Of persons who were in
terested in seeing that the original
charge was reduced. who stated in
effect that cOmplainant's damages
had been paid, and that the wit
neSSeS were not interested in the
prosecution of defendant. These
statements. if true. were not suffi-
cient TO warrant the action taken.
Not Collection Agency.
The Corpora ton CounSel's office
at Police Court is not a collection
agency and should not be so used
In addition, the mere payment of
damages has nothing to do with the
prosecution of a case. for this is not
a private matter of the complainant.
but one in which the entire District
is vitally interested.
In making this statement. I am
conscious of the fact that once an
individual has been compensated for
his damage he loses interest in the
prosecution As result thereof he
cannot be as effective a witness as
if this had not occurred. and there
fore the chances of CONJUNCTION are
lessened
Even so it is the duty of the
prosecution to proceed with the case
and leave the responsibility of con-
viction or acquittal on the COM
planning witnesses and the jury.
Evening star., 1941-02-05
ID British Bombers
Shot Down, Nozis Say

BERLIN. Feb. 5 (P).-Authorized
spokesmen announced that ID Brit
ish bombers were shot down over
the English Channel today in the
shattering Of an attempted large
scale daylight attack on German OBJ
jectives.
These sources said the assault
was broken up before the British
planes were able to reach their OBJ
JectiveS.
German planes were reported to
have attacked convoy in the Eng
lish Channel off Ramsgate and to
have sunk a 3000-ton ship with a
direct hit. Another ship, of between
5000 and 5000 tons, was exten-
sively damaged, the report said.
German pilots returning from
last nights attack on the Midlands
said they bombed munitions
works, and declared they met
neither anti-aircraft fire nor inter-
ference from searchlights. Many
barrage ballons were over the plant,
they said.
Civilians Reported Killed.
Five German civilians were killed
and "a wounded by British bombs
which destroyed apartment houses
In the center of Dusseldorf in an
overnight raid, the German high
command reported.
A communique said the British at
tackers entered Western Germany
with small forces, dropping chiefly
incendiaries. 1t added that damage
was Slight" and no war vital OBJ
jectives" were hit.
Three British planes were reported
shot down. one in aerial combat and
two by anti-aircraft fire. while the
high command acknowledged three
German planes also were missing.
Nazi fighting units also were ac-
live over England despite bad
weather and effectively dropped
incendiaries and explosives on
armament industry plants in the
Midlands, war essential oblectlves
and airports and rail facilities IN
Evening star., 1941-09-21
| Roosevelt Stresses
Cost Of Freedoms
In Chest Letter
Confirms W. c. Taylor
As Department Head
In November Campaign

President Roosevelt, in a memo
randum to heads of all Government
departments, commissions and
agencies, made public yesterday,
called for support of the coming
Community Chest campaign "in de-
fense of this way of life"
The President also gave confirma-
ton and approval of the appoint
ment of Wayne Chatfield Taylor.
Under Secretary of Commerce, as
chairman of the Government unit
in the Chest campaign.
The local campaign is to be con-
Quoted from November 13 to Is,
with ]. Clifford Folger general
chairman of the volunteer force in
charge.
Radio Talk Scheduled.
President Roosevelt will open the
Nationwide Community Mobiliza-
ton for Human Needs on October
3 in a broadcast to be carried by
all radio networks. Wendell Willkie
will also speak on this program.
The text of the Presidents memo
randum to Government heads fol-
lows
''The social welfare agencies of
the Community Chest have been
geared for many years to the pro-
lection and betterment of life in
Washington. In these critical times
1t is even more urgent for all Gov
eminent employees and citizens in
every walk of life to continue their
generous support. These social
agencies are essential in both pre-
serving and building up the health,
courage, morale, self-respect and
unity of our people.
ITO this end, 7 have given my
sanction and approval to the ap-
polntment of the Honorable Wayne
Chatfield Taylor. the Under Secre-
tary OF Commerce, as chairman of
the Government Unit in the 1912
Community Chest campaign. You
are requested to cooperate with Mr..
Taylor in the selection of a chair
man and an organization for the
solicitation and collection of con-
tributionS within your own depart
ment, commission or agency. High
quality of leadership and effective
organization are obvious requisites
to the success of the campaign.
Freedoms Hard Won.
Freedom is a precious heritage.
This inheritance is ours in America
today as the fruit of unending toll.
unstlnted sacrifice, tolerance of the
spirit and eternal vigilance for the
welfare of men. Freedom of speech
and freedom of worship were the
earlier promises of freedom from
fear and freedom from want. These
freedoms of opportunity, joined with
the material riches of our land, have
established standard of living that
is a beacon Of hope to the world and
a continuing challenge to our own
genius and spirit.
In defense of this way of life
let US contribute adequately of our
fortune, whether small or great, to
maintain here in our Nations Capi-
tai, through the Community Chest.
the social services of permanent and
enduring values and so help to in
sure that the heart of our Nation
is sound and strong"
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Junior Red Cross Packs
Gifts for English Children

Boys and girls of the Junior Red
Cross now are packing the first of
$4,000 Christmas gift boxes for sick
and homeless children of England, it
was announced from headquarters
OF the American Red Cross yester-
day
Special arrangements have been
made with the British Ministry of
Shipping to permit early shipment
of the packages. half of which will
be distributed by the British Red
Cross and half by the Women's
Voluntary Services for Civil De-
fenSe. School groups enrolled in the
Junior Red Cross are supplied with
special standard cardboard cartons,
each filled with variety of small,
inexpensive items.
Announcement also was made
that, in addition to the Christmas
boxes for England, another $4,000
gift packages will be sent this year
to children in other lands and in
the Territories and insular possess
slons of the United States.
Evening star., 1941-09-21

concerts was announced yesterday
by the orchestras management.
On concert nights, it was an
nounced, additional buses will be
put on the West End line, route
Rs, which starts at Fifteenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue NV. and
operates directly to the stadium.
For those driving to the stadium,
which is located at Twenty sixth
and D streets NV, four parking
lots in the vicinity will accommo-
date 735 cars, the management stat
ed. Parking is also permitted on
many of the streets leading to the
stadium.
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Seal Sole Choirmun
Names Committeeman

Walter M. Bastian has been
named chairman of the Bond Com
mittee in the f941 Christmas seal
sale of the District tuberculosis As
sociation, Paul D. Sleeper, seal sale
chairman, announced yesterday.
Active in civic and church affairs,
Mr.. Bastian is member of the
Selective Service Board of Appeals,
president of the Methodist Union
for the District and a trustee Of
American University, Methodist
Evening star., 1941-09-21

Shoes with rubber soles Will be
standard equipment for the 81
mattresses who will serve patrons
of the National Symphony Orches-
tras pop" concerts which begin
at $50 pm. tomorrow at the River
side Stadium.
This measure was taken to pro-
tect listeners against unnecessary
distractions during the concert. For
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Mattresses at Pop Concerts
To Wear Sound|ess Shoes

the same reason, it was decided to
furnish patrons with pencil and
paper on which to write their
orders-instead of giving them ver-
bally.
Light wine, beer, soft drinks and
sandwiches will be served at the
concerts in the newly redecorated
stadium.
Augmented bus service for the
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Chicago University
Marks Anniversary

The program for the fiftieth an
niversary week and the Alumni
School of the University of Chicago
was announced here3 yesterday
through Charles P. Dak9 1880 Pea
body street NV, president of the
local Chicago Alumni Club.
Chinese Ambassador HUI Shih will
be among the speakers at the cele-
bration in Chicago. He Is scheduled
to appear before the Alumni School
on Wednesday.
Donald r. Richberg will act as
dean Of the Alumni School during
the anniversary week.
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Thomas Burke 10 Run
For 6. A. 0. Board Place

Thomas G. Burke, senior freight
examiner in the transportation sec
ton of the General Accounting
Office. yesterday announced his can
didacy for election to the Board of
Review for Efficiency of Employees,
provided for in the Ramspeck Act
passed by Congress last year.
The act authorized a three-mem-
Der board, the chairman to be
designated by the Civil Service Com
mission, a member designated by the
controller general and the third
member elected by vote of G. A. O.
employees.
The deadline for nomination of
candidates for employe representa-
tive is AIS pm. tomorrow. The
election will be held in the near
future.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Gen. Andrews Promoted ;
Heads Caribbean Area
Ry the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
The War Department announced
yesterday the promotion of Maj. Gen
Frank M. Andrews to the rank of
lieutenant general, as head of the
Caribbean Defense Command and
the Panama Canal Department.
Gen. Andrews, formerly head of
the Caribbean air defense, succeeds,
1t. Gen. Daniel Van Voorhis in
charge of the entire Caribbean area.
Gen. Van Voorhis has been trans
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Felix to Come to u. S.

LONDON, Sept. 20 R.-Arch-
duke Felix, younger brother of the
Archduke Otto, claimant of the
non-existent throne of Austria, has
been granted a visa and is leaving
for the United States next week, it
was learned today.
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ferred to command of the 5th Corps
Area at Columbus, Ohio.
Toy RoiIwuy Discontinued

The toy railway which extended
% miles in the Welsh Highlands
and thrilled thousands as they rode,
through the beautiful Carnavon
country of Wales has been discon-
tinued and its rails will be used in
making munitions.
Evening star., 1941-09-21

Home for Children and Hamline
Church.
Mr.. Sleeper said plans now are
being made for the distribution of
seals. The sale will begin on No.
yember "a.
Evening star., 1941-09-21

Charged with stealing a shirt. a
man in England was fined seven
clothing ration coupons.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Kentucky CoIoneIs Here
To Aid Celebration

Appointment of eight Washing
tonians to the General Staff of the
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colo
nels to participate in the celebra-
tion of the States sesquicentennial
was announced yesterday.
Those colonels named to the
General Staff were: George E. Allen,
John j. Pelley, Uric Bell, J. Edgar
Hoover, Marvin H. Mcintyre,
( tLorenzo w. Martin, George l..
Schein and J. Russell Young.
Evening star., 1941-09-21

The Bible now can be purchased
Tor as small a sum. as 10 cents.