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Evening star., 1941-02-02

"eather C0nuilonS Last II HOURS.
The area of rains is spreading slowly
eastward and northeastward from the West
Gulf States over the Middle and Lower
Mississippi Valley, and rains have occurred
in the North Pacific States. The dis
turbance that was over Minnesota Saturday
night is advancing ACKNOWLEDGEMENT over
Lake Huron. Sault Ste. Marie Mich. 1006s
millibars t29.73 inchesl. The Texas dis
turbance has moved slowly eastward to
extreme Eastern Texas, Brownsville. 1012.@
millibars (2aSq inchesl, with a deepening
tendency. Another disturbance is advanc-
ing eastward over Montana, Great Fails.
1O13.5 millibarS 80 93 inchesl, and pres
sure IS rising on the Pacific Coast. Rela-
lively high pressure prevails over Tennessee
and the South Atlantic States Wilmington.
N. C. 1920 O millibars t30.12 inchesl, and
pressure continues high over the Middle
Plateau and Middle Rocky Mountain region,
Big, Finey.. Wyo.,. 1037.9 millibsrs 80 65
inchesl. A fresh cold-air mass is ad-
vancing southeastward attended by rela-
lively high pressure over Eastern North
Dakota and Western Minnesota, Pembina,
n OAK, 1921 millibars (30.32 inches).
Temperatures have risen in the lower lake
region and have fallen over Eastern North
Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota.
Evening star., 1941-02-02

border on the fantastic" to accom-
modate them.
Ford officials made it clear that
they are not critical of the aircraft
production industry or its methods.
They think the aviation industry
has done "a great job but hope
that by pooling aviation and auto
mobile experience, both can do a
better job.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Damascus PIT. A. TO Meet

The Damascus (Md9 High School
Parent-Teacher Association will
meet tomorrow night at the school
The program will include an eXhibi-
ton by the schools physical edu.
cation department, directed by
Charles Weidinger and Maynard
Harper.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Piper Aircraft Shop
Damaged by Fire
BY the Associated Press.

LOCK HAVEN, Pa, Feb Fire
damaged one shop of the Piper Air
craft Corp plant here late today.
w. T. Piper, jr., vice president,
estimated the loss at $4,000, prin-
cipally in production parts for air.
plane wings. He said operations
would not be disrupted. The blaze
was believed caused by sparks from
overheated metal.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
George Explains Hull Message
Worthy Mutron to Visit

Worthy grand matron of Virginia.
Mrs. Nell Rainero, will be guest Of
honor at meeting Thursday night
Of Acacia Chapter, o. z. S., in the
Masonic Temple, East Falls Church.
Va.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Mrs. Roosevelt to Speak

PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. R.--
The Office of DR.. John M. Candy,
president of Virginia State College
for Negroes, announced today that
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt had &C
cepted an invitation to be the guest
Of the college Sunday, February a,
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Psychiutrist to Speak

DR. Benjamin l. Weininger, psy-
chiatrist. will talk on Some Prob
able Gains from National Defense"
at meeting of the Sandy Spring
Md ent-Teacher Association
in the Sherwood High School Tues
day ct 8 pm.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Weather Report

Columba-Cloudy slightly today
cloudy colder with moderate to fresh southwest shifting
o
with an portion.
followed
portion today cloudy colder with
the south and o north portion.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Readers Guide
and
News Summary
The Sunday Star, Feb. 2, 1S41.
PART ONE.

foreian.
Italian retreat from Derna first
orderly withdrawal. Page Al
Luftwaffe raids British ships in
Mediterranean Page Al
Bases Irish problem for Irish TO
solve, Cudahy insists. Page AZ
German planes slip through Dover
fog on reconnaissance. Page AZ
r. A. F. clears path for army. bomb
ing as far as Tripoli. Page AS
January set record low for Nazi air
attacks on Britain. Page AS
New big victories now in prospect,
Greeks predict. Page AS
Germany credited with 10000 planes
of all types. Page AS
Drastic measures urged in Britain to
bar imitation Page A-9
Likelihood of gas use minimized by
Maj. Eliot. Page Be-
kotionol.
Wheeler denounceS Roosevelt story
as 'slanderous attack" Page Al
British-aid bill due to pass House
this week. Page Al
President withholds major leglsla-
tive proposals. Page "A
Much to be done" fleet is told as
command changes. Page A
Mayors urge planned defense against
air attacks. Page AS
Further American regional economic
parleys planned. Page Alp
Washington and Vicinity.
National Christian Mission to open
tonight. Page AL
Schultz to ask legislation to jail
speeders. Page Al
New power rates for D. c. represent
S338,000 cut. Page B-1
Mobilization of 300 District Guards
men begins tomorrow. Page B-1
Evening star., 1941-02-02

by the death of Senator Ernest Lun-
deem.
Born at Crookston, Mimi, IS years
ago, he became a newspaperman in
1927, and at the time of his ap-
pointment to the Senate he was
State political writer for the st,
Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Report Until PM. saturday.

Record Until 10 PM. Saturday.
Highest. 43, at pm. Yesterday. year
ago. 3S.
Lowest. 2s. at am Yesterday, year
ago. Is.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, 55, on January 20.
Lowest 20. on January IA
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Ford Seeks 10 End
-Four Bonienecks
On Plane Engines
PIunt's Goal Is Mass
Production Without
'Fontostic Expansion

Mr.. Edgerton, apiation editor OF
The Star, is making tour OF air.
plane engine manufacturing
plants. This is the thirteenth in
a series OF articles.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
British Use Of Bases
Problem for Irish ,
Only, Cudahy Says .
Americans Who Support
Demands of Empire
AssuiIed by Ex-Envoy

1.-THE problems beSetting Irish
neutrality are discussed here by
distinguished American diplomat
Dho lDGS Minister TO Ireland,
1937-39, and Ambassador to Bel
oium. 1939-40. He recently 1Urote
an article defending Belgian
King Leopold'S action in sur
rendering to the inrading Ger
mans, citing the military hope
lesSneSS OF Belgium's poSition.j
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Willkie, on Bicycle Ride,
Gives Many Autographs
Bv Il e Associated Press.

SN u { ASSOCIATED Press.
LONDON, Feb. Wendell L.
Willkie crowded another action
filed program into his visit to Brit
ain today, including a bicycle ride in
Lambeth Walk, after announcing
ne would heed q call TO hurry home
to testify on the "lease-lend aid
to Britain bill.
Surrounded by about 400 Cockneys
in the poor, heavily bombed South
Side district, where Lambeth Palace
is situated, Mr.. Willkie pedaued a
bicycle. sang the Lambeth Walk
song and signed his autograph many
times-on everything from a pack
age of tea TO ukelele," as one bobby
said.
Mr.. Willkie plans to leave London
Tuesday night for home, emitting
visits either to Ireland or Scotland.
He said a cablegram from United
States Secretary of State Hull FRI
day night had requested his early
return and that he understood it
was hoped to conclude Senate COM
mittee hearings on the bill by Feb
ruary 10.
Mr.. Hull's message relayed the re-
quest of Chairman George. Demo-
crat, Of Georgia of the Senate For
eign Relations Committee asking
Mr.. Wilkes presence at the hear
ings.
George Explains Hull Message.
Chairman George said yesterday
the Senate Foreign Relations COM
mittee sent message to Wendell
Willkie in England through Secre-
tary of State Hull because that was
the only way to reach him.
I'VE wanted Mr.. Willkie to testify
and the State Department was the
only way to contact him." Senator
George said
Evening star., 1941-02-02
River Report

River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear at
Harpers Ferry today.
III.
Evening star., 1941-02-02

Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Woshinqton and Vicinity.
PART TWO.
Editorial and Features.

Editorial articles. Pages C-1-3
Editorial and comment. Page C-2
John Clagett Proctor. Page CA
News features. Pages C-4-5
Fraternal news. Page C-6
Civic news. Page CT
Service organizations. Page C-8
Serial story Page Clio
Vital statistics. Page Clio
Service orders. Page Gle
City news in brief. Page Clio
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10

dent Philip Murray and Presi-
dent X. j. Thomas I'm the stand
you have taken in connection
with the situation at the North
American Aviation plant. We
are .uncompromisingly behind
you and your efforts to uphold
the constitution of our interna-
tiOnal union. We urge the North
American workers who have
their own best interest and the
interest of the union at heart to
accept the advice and leadership
of the elected spokesman of the
Go and the UAW-CIO."
Among the local union heads tc
sign the telegram were: Pat Quinn
Dodge local 3; Art Dawson, DeSotC
local 227; Claude Bland, Hudson
local 154; Michael J. Manning
West Side local ia; Clarence
Price. Chevrolet Gear local 235
Andrew Lieper, Gar Wood loca
$50: Pete Horwatt, Budd Vince
306; Harry Mcmillan, Briggs 212
Cliff Williams, Yellow Truck 594
Jim Lucas, Pontiac Motors 653
Emil Luter, Fisher Body 596; Wi
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10
Clio Here Supports Frankensteen
In Denoundng Coast Plane Strike

The Michigan state head Of the
Go and union leaders represent
ing more than $4,000 auto work
ers today assured Richard T..
FrankeHSteen, UAW-CIO. aircraft
chief, that they are solidly behind
his action in denouncing the strike
at the North American Aviation
plant at Inglewood, Cal.
August Scholle. president of the
state Go council, also sent the
following telegram TO Franken-
steen:
"You are making a magnifi-
cent fight in the cause of trade
unionism. What has happened at
the North American Aviation
plant proves that the Communist
Party Is not and never has been
sincerely interested in the Amer
lean labor union movement.
CALLED WHOLLY ALIEN
cit has tried to use that
movement to fOist upon Amer
lea a system of government
wholly alien TO the tradition
and desires of free people.
Baked in Its efforts to take over
the labor union movement, the
Communist Party is now out to
discredit and wreck the whole
American union structure. 1t
will not succeed As long a. we
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10

past the troop patrols on high.
ways leading 10 the plant. Colonel
StelnmetZ said:
1--WE hope to finish two planes
today"
Normal production is 10 a day
Outside the prescribed area
guarded by soldiers with fixed
bayonets. the Go passed out
defiant bulletins TO those returning
to work.
1t announced a special meeting
today. and added
ut il vital To the future OF
every North American worker To
attend this meeting The back
to-work movement II a complete
flop. Even the troops and the
police intimidation has been
complete flop"
The troops. which smashed the
unions picket lines after yeSter'
days wild tear gas riot between
strikers and police, paid no at
.tention TO strike agltators out
side the mo mans land
All automobiles attempting Il
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10
F. f. WhiteIam Heads
Detroit Display Club

Frank f. Whitelam of the r.
II. Fyfe Company, will head the
Detroit Display Club for the COM
ing year. Other officers chosen at
the annual election were Frederick
f. Anderson, J. l.. Hudson Com
,pany, first vice president; James
Louttit, Louttit display Service,
second vice, president; Harold
Schultz, Richman Bros, third vice
president: Albert May, Vanity Fair
Shops, fourth vice president; Har-
old Bromel, Carl Bromel and Sons,
secretary, and Ralph d. Johnson.
J. L. Hudson Company, treasurer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10
Plane Workers Returning TO Job
Protected by $500 u. s. Troops

by the aircraft division local OF
the UAW-CIO.
Col. c. w. Steinmetz. in charge
of production. announced that
$500 of the normal production
staff of 5000 already had reported
for work tedas Most of the Of
flee and designing force of 1000
also were at their desks.
96l or 5000 REPORT
Last night 964 Of the 1900
normal night shift reported, hC
said
Colonel Steinmetz said worker:
were Stlll streaming in after III,
preliminary count Many were
late because of delay in getinI
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10
International New, service Wire

Los ANGELES, June 10.-Pro-
tected from union interference in
a one-mile NO Mans Land"
established by $500 fully armed
United States troops. steady
back-to-work movement developed
today at the North American
Aviation plant, strikebound for
four days.
The army reopened the plant
yesterday on special proclamation
Of President Roosevelt after pro-
duction OF S2O0.0O0OOO in war
planes had been halted since
Thursday. The strike was called
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10

have men like you with the cOur-
age to speak out in public.
my advice to the workers at
the North American Aviation
plant is to follow the counsel of
these duly elected leaders who
speak with the authorization of
Philip Murray, president of the
CIO. pledge you all the sup
port at my command. You are
at liberty to make this an
nouncement public"
WIRE SENT FRANKENSTEEN
Fourteen presidents of loca
unions joined in sending the fol
lowing telegram to Frankensteen
THE membership of the JAW
Go Is fully behind you, Presi-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10

enter the plant were halted. how
ever. Unless the occupants could
show return-to-work credentials
or had other business at the plant,
their cars were turned back.
Although army authorities ex-
pressed confidence the strike,
which was called by Go leaders
last Thursday was broken, they
admitted it would be "a day or
two" before production is going
fun blast Normally, 1880 per-
sons are employed at the company.
Late yesterday, is military ar
rests were made, and the prisoners
were taken TO Fort Macarthur for
questioning.
If skilled workers fail TO return
to their jobs, the aviation division
of the UAW-CIO will import men
necessary to prevent labor bot
.tleneck, Richard T. Frankensteen
OF Detroit, national director of the
aircraft division of the UAW-CIO,
said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10
IntsrnstIons, News Photo

liam Marshall, Chrysler Z; Will
liam Stevenson, Tool and Die 157;
Tony Stromer. Chrysler Highland
Park AGO.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-10
INsTIGAToRs BRANDED

Branding strike inStigatorS as
false lie derS," Frankensteen
said:
II have been notified by
representatives Of our federal
government that the United
Automobile Workers of America
CIO) IL recognized as the Of
fetal collective bargaining agent
ut the North American plant
and that all negotiations will be
conducted with myself and the
officially recognized committee
which will be named To replace
the suspended officers Of Local
6S3 under the administrative
setup of the local"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
U. of Alaska Good Enough,
 Derby(haIllp

Not Harvard, nor Yale, nor Col umbia nor crack at UCLA, but Q scholarship to the University of Alaska in Fairbanks is what Jun- eau Soap Box Derby champ Jerry Chapman requested today while ill., ling out a questionaire for the n ation al competition at Akron, Ohio.
 Young Chapman, Empire news boy, who accompanied by Rotary member Don Skuse will leave for the States Tuesday, was writing pertinent details about his winning car and himself for official records when he came across the question of what university he would like to attend if he wins the final con- sets in the rubber center.
 I'm going to the University of Alaska" he said, as he lifted his head from the sheet, land I'm go- ing to study engineering. His head went down, the pencil scribbled and the questionable requested a scholarship to the University of Alaska for an Alaskan. boy vhc hopes to trim contestants from 4a states and the territories. in home made soap box car.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
TANKS BREAK
 LOOSE IN B
 INNING WIN
Dodgers Climb Two Rungs Back Up Ladder After
 Cardinal Defeat
cBy ASSOCIATED PREss)

The pent up power of the New York Yankees lowered over the Detroit Tigers for a doubleheaoer victory yesterday, as Charley hel- ler's 26th homer with two apoaro' decided the 13-inning first game Joe DiMaggio his his 18th homer with two on in the second game.
 After dropping their seventh straight to the St. Louis Browns, the Boston Ieed Sox rallied benino rookie Tex Hughson's six-hit pltch- ing yesterday to gain triumph in the nightcap.
 Paced by Benny McCoy's fourth inning homer with the bases load ed. the Athletics trounced the Chi cago White Sox yesterday to re- place the Sox in fourth place. It is the first time in nine years the Athletics have been in the tlrst division this late in the season.
 The Dodgers turned on the power yesterday as Freduy fiIAsiiiilloiio' fat and forty, pitched well in re- lief to defeat the St. Louis Card inals and pull back within two games of the leaders. Dolph Camll- Ii smacked his 18th homer of the season. Lew Riggs followed with another and Jim Wasdell also nom cred for the Dodgers.
 The Giants dropped their fiith straight and the eighth in nine starts when Chuck Aleno hit pinch single with the bases load- ed in the ninth for a Cinclnnau victory.
 The Phillies knocked Charley Root out of the box during a three run second inning and defeated the Chicago Cubs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
More About :.
 J. DiMagoio

NEW YORK, Aug. 1. = Here's $ something to consider when weigli- ing the American League batting championship question:
 Willie Keeler won the champioiiz ship with an average of .432, hit- ting in A straight games in 1907. !
 George Sisler set the modern record with APO, hitting in II straight games.
 Joe DiMaggio wasn't stopped ua- til he had hit in 56 games in . row.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01

citation for sounding off on an um- pire's decision and backing it up with a fast ball which zoomed oil the arbiter's chest protector. That dropped him from Nashville's pitching staff for the balance or the 1941 season and the first l9 days of l942
 But Boots isn't looking for any ympathy. The big fellow, whose ;crewball tendencies got him in difficulties with Detroit and later with Brooklyn, signed with the 3uford semi-pro Shoemakers. And as far as he is concerned, he'd just as soon stay here from now m.
 Here's How
 How did I get let out by De- roit? Well. I had row over money with 'em, just like did with Brooklyn. They never did pay me what was worth, and they said I never gave them all lad. So what. The most l ever got n the big show was $500 month. That's for five months. And the other seven months you don't lraw a dime
 Poffenberger thinks the Buford team, sponsored by the Bona AL en Shoe Company, has an ideal set-up.
 I'd like to stay here. I'd work n the plant in the off season. and Jay baseball in the summer. l ell you, this outfit has real first lass team. They treat you right.
 What about Nashville? Well, Nashville still holds my contract.
 don't know just what I'll do yet. Il see what Nashville offers next bring. If can do better over ere, I'd just as soon ask for vol .ntary retirement. My wife likes t here"
 Boots won his first start for 3uford, beating a nearby semi-pro extile team Al.
 Boots doesn't care to discuss the scapades which earned him his eputation as one of baseball's crewballs. His career with De- roit in 1937-38 and Brooklyn in .939 is so much water over the lam. He wound pp on the sus- ended list after Jumping Brook yn in mid-lsss, was re-instated trough efforts of Larry Gilbert in l94O.
 He had a good year under Gil- .ert, winning 26 and losing g to lelp Nashville win the Southern Association pennant and later the Dixie Series. Gilbert, pleased with he reformation, tried to peddle i'm to big league club last win ;er, but found no takers.
 T don't expect to get back in he big -time,' says Poffenberger, and sure don't care to kick around the minor leagues until I'm worn out. I'd just as soon stay ight here with Buford.'
 Poffenberger now is headed west xithsthe team on a 6,OOo-mile swing which is to include selni-pro tour nanents at Denver, Houston, Tex, and Wichita. Kas, where Buford
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
Bean Used
 X. By Fightel

NEW YORK, Aug. l.--Psychology works. says Benny Leonard. The former lightweight champion re- called an instance where he won a fight by using 1t.
 I'm fighting Ritchie Mitchell in 1921 and when we are called to the center of the ring for instruc- tions I say to the referee: Do I get this right? When I knock HIM town, I'M to go to neutral cor ner?'
 The referee says that's right. I ,ook at Mitchell and see beads of perspiration on his forehead. I mock him out in six rounds"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01

twice has won national champion ships. He thinks he'll be eligible to pitch in the Denver Posts tour- nament, but must watch from the bench at Houston and Wichita where his current Southern League suspension bars him.
 That suspensions got me now, he says. But look out next year. If stay with Buford I'll really go to town"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
Basketball
 In Summer

NEW YORK. Aug. 1. = Night outdoor basketball has been inau- gurated at Manhattan Beach near here, with weekly games planned. The Ohrbachs, Eastern AAU cham pions, and the Manhattan Beach AC., composed largely of L.I.U. stars, opened the series.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
FROM MCKINLEY PARK

Frank Been, Head Ranger and Supervisor of Mount Mckinley Ma tional Park, arrived last night from Seward on the Baranof. While he is in Juneau on official business he will be at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
CONE FUNERAL SERVICES

Funeral services will be held TOT George w. Cone, who died recent ly. in the Charles w. Carter chap el at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
BasebaII's
 'BadBoy'Is
 In Element
Boots Poffenberger Is Now Content as Semi-Pro
 League Pitcher
By ROMNEY WHEELER

BUFORD, Ga, Aug. 1.-The way Cletus Poffenberger feels about il now, it will be all right with hin if he never pitches another gamt in organized baseball.
 Plain-spoken Mir Poffenberger nicknamed Boots, is under 90-day in the Southern Asso-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
ATTENTION TO JUNEAU
 AIRFIELD WORKERS

Room and board at fine home in Douglas. Anyone interested call n person on Sundays or phone eve- lings at ten. Phone Douglas 4l2 or 20. Box llO1, Douglas. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01

MRS. FRANKS RETURNING
 Mrs. William Franks, who has been south on visit, is a return ing passenger aboard the steamer Aleutian.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01

Demand for many commodities is at record level for this season, the Department of Commerce reports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
NOTICE

I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone unless authorized by me. .aa~
 adv. LES MYERS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
FLIES FROM sITKA

Bill Douglass, Heinz representa- tive for Alaska, flew back from Sitka yesterday and is staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01

Many instruments used by scien- tists of the Department of Com merce were developed by them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-01
SERIES GOES
 T00AkLAND 1.-TWO ONE
Sacramento Steals Sthed- ilule from Angels in
 18-hif Bdrrdge
tBy ASSOCIATED PREss)

Sacramento swept three-game series with Los Angeles by taking yesterdays finale as Nubs Kleinke was given a four-run lead in the first inning. He breezed in on an 18-hit attack.
 Hollywood overcame Portland in the rubber game of their three contest series as Hiram Bithorn, Puerto Rican fireballer, scored his eighth straight pitching victory.
 Oakland split doubleheadei with Seattle yesterday to take the series. Seattle captured the openel as, young Dewey Soriano gave up six hits in the second, but Oak land punched two safe blows in each of the first, third and sixth scoring one run in each frame.
 San Francisco and San Diego also split a doubleheader.
 GAMES THURSDAY
 Pacific Coast League
 Seattle 6, ?; Oakland 5, 5.
 San Diego ', 3; San Francisco I, 4.
 Sacramento g; Los Angeles 3.
 Hollywood 2; Portland 6.
 National League
 Boston 8; Pittsburgh 9.
 Philadelphia T; Chicago 2. New York 5; Cincinnati 6. Brooklyn 5; St. Louis 2. American League St. Louis l6, l. Boston A. Secona game called end of eighth, dark ness.
 Detroit 3, O; New Yosk 6, 5. Sec ond game called end of eighth darkness. Chicago 2; Philadelphia 9.