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Evening star., 1941-11-12
Blast Heard 40 Miles
WreckspowderPIant,
Five May Be Dead
Federal Agents Seek
Sabotage Evidence
In Illinois Debris
ty the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PEORIA. Ill. Nov. 12.-In an ex-
plosion heard 40 miles away pow
der mill operating under a War
Department contract blew up today
in wooded hills west of Peoria. caus-
ing several casualties.
Four mer were reported missing
and presumably dead officials said
another man might be dead and that
several were injured.
Federal agents took charge and
hunted for evidence of sabotage at
the plant. located near Edwards, y
miles west of here. 1t was operated
by the Western Powder Manufac-
turing Co, subsidiary of the West
ern Cartridge Co.
Company spokesmen said the plant
was producing specific type OF
powder for the War Department.
At least two buildings were de-
(See BLAST, Page 2-XJ
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Gen. Kuntziger,
vichy Minister,
Dies in Crash
War Official, 7 Others
Burned to Death in
Plane Wreckoge

b, the Associated Press.
VICHY, Unoccupied France. Nov
12.-Gen. Charles Huntzieer, Vichys
War Minister. and seven other per-
sons were burned to death today
when a plane in which they were
returning to Vichv from a tour OF
North Africa crashed in Southern
France.
Death of the 6l-year-Old general,
who signed the 1910 armistice be-
tween Germany and France, Was
reported shortly after officials had
made known their concern for him.
His four-motored plane had rcen
missing more than seven hours.
The plane was bringing Gen.
HuntZiger back from a tour OF North
African defenSeS. including those at
Dakar. 1t was found late this eve
ming near lie Vigan. 80 miles north
west OF Montpelier.
Lost in Desert Region.
The plane had been last reported
in the same region over Salnte
Enimie in the treaCherous gOrges
Evening star., 1941-11-12

top. but was quickly passed by Don
Meade astride Fair Call. The early
pace was terrific. The quarter was
run in 0:23. the half in 0:46 As, and
the three-quarters in Ill. At that
point Alsab took head lead over
Fair Call with Bless Me a length
away in third place.
The three flying leaders swung
into the home lane with the crowd
in an uproar. Alsab's rider. Bobby
Vedder, kept his whip flying, and
it was weH he did as Bless Me
charged up fast on the outside and
just failed to get up in time TO
snatch the purse and cause the sea-
sons biggest turf upset.
Of the S66,603 bet on the race,
$40 ,546 was wagered on Alsab. This
caused the winners payoff to read
s2.20. s2l0 and s2.l0, the shortest
payoff in the stakes history. 1t
was Alsab's 18th score in % races
The winners share of S7,720
brought the seasons money earn
ings of the bay son of Good Goods
and Winds Chant to sll0,6OO
In helping produce the big double
Javert, a maiden, came with a rush
through the stretch of the second
to win in 1:134-5. Mrs. J. H. Ell
liott's War Smoke came from far
See PIMLICO, Page 2-XD
Evening star., 1941-11-12
EorICorroH Told
To Keep Ashes of
Brother in Room
b. the Askocia ted Press.

0y LhS h1hotidltu Iicos'
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12.-Show-
man Earl Carroll must keep the
ashes of his late Army officer
brother, Maj. James H. Carroll, in
his room under terms OF the will
filed today for probate.
Maj. Carroll, who died October 81
at the age of so, left his $4,000
estate to Earl. The will explained
that persons like to hear what is
said about them.
II may be able to listen in on con-
versations even If I am only ashes,
it read.
Maj. Carroll requested that Earl
give one-third of the money to Josie
Posie Deforrest, with the explana-
ton that after all our battles and
loving she certainly is entitled to It,
Earl was requested. also. to pass on
the estate eventually to Mrs. Frances
Carroll. widow of Norman Carroll,
another brother, and her two chill
dren.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Subway for Washington
Proposed by Architects

A subway system for Washington.
widening and improvement of ar
terial streets, with designated ex-
press and local lanes, are proposed
in plan just submitted by the
National Defense Committee of the
Washington Chapter. Federation of
Architects, Engineers, Chemists and
Technicians, TO national and local
officials.
The demands of modern traffic
must rule out those conceptions Of.
planning which merely provide
pleasant meanders and viStas in the
horse e-and-buggy days the report,
asserted. The modern conception
of planning must provide for the
rapid and large movement of traffic
over a main arterial system that
takes you some place fast"
A reduction of streetcar and bus
fares is recommended on the
ground that economies in operation
should be provided in the increased
population and improvement of
traffic facilities.
Another proposal calls for a de-
fense bypass highway from Alex
andria TO intersect with the An
napoliS Road Defense highway at
a point east of Bladensburg. This
would require, it was said, bridge
or tube from Alexandria to Mar
bury Point.
The report urged the building of
a subway system which
would service an area including the
Capitol and Union Station on the.
east. and westward to include the
principal business and Government
Office areas. At least three main,
lines to residential areas would be
provided 1t also pointed out that
certain section of the subway and,
certain stations could be built TO
provide air raid shelters.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Earlier Story on Page AID
Bv J. 4. OIEARY,

A warning that defeat Of the
Senate neutrality revision would
impair American defense and en-
courage the dlctatOrs was sounded
in the House this afternoon BY Rep
resentative johnson. Democrat. of
Texas, after the opening hours of
debate had revealed unexpected de-
fections in Democratic ranks.
Mr.. Johnson, an administration
stalwart, had hardly taken his seat
when Representative South, also of
Texas, took the floor in opposition
the third Southern Democrat to
come out since noon against per-
mitting American ships 10 go
through combat zones.
One source close to the leadership
of the House conceded late today
the outcome is close. There was an
atmosphere Of concern among sup
porters Of the administration for
eign policy. resulting in large meas
ure from the development of un-
expected opposition in some of the
Southern delegation.
Psychological Effect.
The first two Southerners speak
ing against revision were Rrepre-
sentatives Smith. Democrat. of Vir-
ginia, and Richards, Democrat, of
South Carolina.
In addition to giving aid and COM
fort to the dictators. Representative
Johnson told the House defeat of
the bill would have psychological
effect abroad, with repercussions
the magnitude Of which no man can
foretell."
Instead OF believing like the
gentleman from South Carolina
(Mr. Richards that it means war,
l believe its defeat would take us
further toward war" said Mr.. John
son.
Wouldn't Sacrifice Lives.
In announcing his opposition Mr.
South said he realized that Il am
lOl VIC against villa
a majority of my people think it
ought to be-" He said he was taking
that course, not because he believed
he was smarter than his people
but because as a legislator it has
been his duty to study history and
the possible effects of legislation.
He said he would like to see Hitler
stopped and had voted with the ad-
ministration to appropriate billions
to supply the materials for that pur-
pose. but was not willing to sacri-
flee hundreds of thousands of lives
to do it.
Mr.. South said if it became
question of fighting Hitler now or a
year and a half from now. he would
take the latter date. when. he ar
gued. the United States would be
better prepared.
From the Republican side also
came an answer to the Southern
(See NEUTRALITY, Page 2-X)
Evening star., 1941-11-12
House Moves
To Prevent Captive
Mines From CIosinq
$50 900 Brotherhood
Members Demanding
30 Per Cent Increase
Earlier story on Page A-16D

Earlier story on Page A-16D
BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Nov. 12-Chiefs Of
the five operating brotherhoods
in the railroad industry ordered
their 350,000 members today TO
strike beginning December 7 for
a 30 per cent increase in wages. -
The men were instructed to
leave their jobs progressively on
December 7 8 and 8.
The statement signed by the five
chiefs Of the operating brotherhoods
read:
The executives Of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers,
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Englnemen, Order Of Railway
Conductors, Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen, and SWitchmen's Union
Of North America announced today
that strikes on railroads involved in
the wage dispute recently heard by
an emergency board has been set
for s am. Sunday, December ::
s am. Monday December 8 and
s m. Tuesday. December 9. 1941. =
The chairmen of the Carriers
Conference Committee has been in
formed Of the action and notice to-
the employees through general chair
men Of the organizat tions will 90 for
ward Immediately
Signed BY Leaders.
The statement was signed BY AL
vanley Johnston. grand chief of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers; c. J. Goff, assistant presi-N
dent, Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Enginemen: H. w.
Fraser, president. Order of Railway
Conductors; A. F. Whitney. presi-
dent. Brotherhood of Railroad Train-.
men. and T. c. Cashen. president.
Switchmen's Union of North Amer
lea.
instructions to the general chair
men of the conduct Of the strike
were in the hands Of printers and
were expected to be available later
in the week.
The strike order for the operating
crafts came as representatives of
100000 other workers in -operat-
ing fields met to decide what thev
would do about their pay demands.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Tydings Offers Plan
For Pacts 10 Avert
Defense Strikes
Proposes Voluntary
Instead Of Compulsory
Arbitration Of Disputes
By GOULD LINCOLN.

A plan for voluntary agreements
between employees and employers in
all national defense plants not to
engage in lockouts or strikes during
the period of the present emergency
was offered today by Senator Tyd-
ings. Democrat, of Maryland.
To plants reaching such agree
mentS, he suggested, flag, perhaps
with an American Eagle on it, would
be awarded by the Office of Pro-
duction Management. along with
buttons which management and
labor alike might wear as badges of
honor"
The plan also contemplates setting
up boards or committees in each
plant to consider and decide all
issues arising between management
and labor.
SAYS Idea Would sweep L. 81
Where disagreements between
management and labor occur" said
Senator Tydings. 'let labor appoint
two representatives management
two representatives. then have man.
agement and labor select a fifth,
satisfactory to both and agreed upon
in advance, for hearing both sides
of the matter in dispute. A part
of the agreement would be that
both sides agree to the decision rem
dered."
Senator Tydings said this would
constitute voluntary arbitration"
rather than compulsory arbitra-
ton
Il have a feeling" he continued,
that if this plan should be put
into operation, either through the
initiative of the President or of the
o. P. NJ, it would sweep the coun-
try. and thousands of plants would
soon be flying the flag issued by the
o. P. NJ
Il think that labor and manage
ment should be given the oppor-
tunity of meeting the serious situa-
ton that has arisen because of stop
pages of work in defense plants. II
would be far better for both If they
were to adopt such a plan than
would be the alternative, which is
drastic legislation by Congress.
Calls U. S. "in Shooting War"
Now that the country is in a
shooting war and some 100 men of
the United States Navy have lost
their lives or have been wounded
the greatest single problem before
this Nation is the question of ade-
quately equipping all our fighting
forces in the shortest space of time .
Describing his plan, Senator
Tydings said the management OF
a plant would pledge the workers
not to engage in lockout or any
other step stopping production OF
defense materials. The workers or
their part, by ballot, would pledge
the management not to strike OF
otherwise create stoppage Of work
in producing these needed mate
rials. Senator Tydings said ballots
should be taken by the workers
themselves.
The plan does not require Govern
ment Intervention, he explained, ano
requires neither labor or capital tc
surrender any of their rights-the
right to bargain collectively. to SUBJ
NIT their grievances and to have
hearings before representatives OF
their own choosing. Thus each
plant that adopted the plan woulc
take care Of its own disputes be-
tween management and labor"
Evening star., 1941-11-12
; From Each Group
Invited to See
President Friday
Earlier Story on Page AID
By JOHN E.. HENRY.

President Roosevelt late to-
day invited three leaders of the
steel industry and three OF the
United Mine Workers for a Fri
day morning conference at the
White House on the threatened
strike in the captive coal mines.
Summoned by telegraph were John
L. Lewis, president of the U. NJ. W ,
Philip Murray. president of the c
l. o. and vice president of the
mine workers; Thomas Kennedy
secretary treasurer of the U. M w;
Benjamin F. Fairless Of United
States Steel Corp; Eugene G. Grace
of Bethlehem Steel and Frank
Purnell of Youngstown Sheet and
Tube Co.
Acting White House Secretary
William D. Hassett announced
shortly after $50 O'Clock that invi-
tations for the conference had just
been dispatched. and acknowledged
that the purpose of the meeting was
TO discuss the strike crisis.
The conference was scheduled for
II o'clock.
Earlier in the dav. Mr.. Hassett ex-
pressed the opinion that the threat
ened strike in the captive coal mines
constituted quarrel not between
individuals but between the United
Mine Workers and the United
States Government. His clear i'm
pllCation was that the issue va!
much larger than a personal one be.
tween Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Lewis
He added that the Government j!
determined that its interests in de
fense production be protected.
The National Policy Committee o
the U. M. w. has been summoned
here for meeting Friday to de
termlne its action in the face of dis
approval by the National Defense
Mediation Board of the u M w. de.
mands for union shop in the cap
tive coal mines.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Nv the Associated Press.

~ INV AsSOCldleu flrSS
The Army decided today to speed
up motor truck purchases in order
to relieve unemployment in the De-
troit area caused by priority restric-
tions in civilian automobile produc-
ton.
Authoritative sources said that
within the next few days President
Roosevelt would ask Congress for
appropriations to enable the Army
to place orders Immediately for
thousands of trucks which the Army
originally intended to buy over
period of years.
Defense officials decided that since
the trucks would be needed even
tually anyway and materials would
be easier to get now, they were
justified in speeding up the orders
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Louisville Shortstop
Wins Baseball Award
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. l2-John
Pesky. shortstop for the Louisville
American Association baseball club.
voted the most valuable player in
the American Association in l94l,
today was named to receive the an
nual award of the National Semi
pro Baseball Congress as the lead
ing graduate from the organized
semi-pro ranks to make good in
professional baseball
Freddie Hutchinson. who went to
the Detroit Tigers last year for a
consideration of $4,000 and several
players, was awarded the 1910
trophy.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Army to Buy rs, 900 Trucks
To Ease Detroit Unemployment

in order to relieve temporary un-
employment in the motor vehicle
manufacturing area.
Automobile workers now losing
their jobs, officials said. are to be
absorbed about the middle of next
year in new airplane and other
defense factories being constructed
in and near Detroit
No exact figures were available.
but officials indicated the number
of new truck orders would be in eX-
cess OF $4,000 and would be in addi
ton to all existing truck procure
ment programs.
officials said the new appropria-
ton would oe part of large Army
request now being prepared covering
airplanes, guns and other weapons
and totaling possibly IS 900 100000.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Nazis Doubt U. 5. Supplies
Have Reached ArchanqeI
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Nov. 12.-German mill
.tary sources said today they had
no knowledge OF the arrival of any
American aid shipments at Russia's
far north port of Archangel.
They pointed out that the tenn
perature at Leningrad already has
dropped to degrees below zero,
Fahrenheit, and that the White Sea
approaches to Archangel. which is
$50 miles farther north than Lenin-
grad, were even colder.
Icebreakers are used by the
Russians to keep the port open dur
ing the winter and the long. slow
file of convoy ships behind a crunch
ing icebreaker would be an easy
bomber target, these sources said.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Communist Wins Purty's
First N. Y. Vote Victory

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Nov. 12-Peter V.
Caccione today became the first
Communist candidate to win elective
office in New York City Tabulation
of proportional representation bal
lots cast last Tuesday showed that
he had won a seat in the City
Council.
He was one of seven members
chosen from Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, Nov. II LPl.-
Stocks weak; many leaders reg
lister new 1941 lows. Bonds lower:
rails, utilities lead doWntrend.
Foreign exchange quiet; generally
unchanged. Cotton lower; New
Orleans and commission house
selling. Sugar easy; liquidation.
Metals steady; steel production
affected by scrap shortage. Wool
tops mixed; December liquidation
and transferring.
Wheat lower. stop
loss selling. Corn lower; more
favorable harvesting weather.
Hogs slow; 5-l0 lower; top, 1880;
arrivals above expectations. Cate
tie heavy; steers weak, yearlings
ctoa 6V
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Churchill Suggests
Chinese Precedent
For His Critics

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Nov. 12.-Prime
Minister Churchill lightly sue-
gested in his Parliament speech
today that one Of the customs
of ancient China would be OF
help in evaluating some of the
kibitzing on his conduct of the
war.
There was a custom in an
cient China that any one who
wished to criticize the govern
ment could memorable the
Emperor, and. providing he fol-
lowed it up by committing sui
eide, very great respect was paid
to his word and no ulterior mo-
tive was assigned"
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Races
Earlier Results, ROssvan's, Other
Selections and Entries for To-
morrow, Page 2-X.
PimIico

SEVENTH RACE--Purse, 81 600; claim
ing: 3-yesr-olds and up; "a miles
Just Tourist Rem sch d, 500 800 $40
Blockader tHarrelD 10 $50
Jim Mike Hun 800
Time, 2:36.
Also ran-Landfall, Mason B, Pitts
burgh, Talent Stunt Flyer. Say judge,
Ebony Boy. Pack Saddle and Miss Selection.
EIGHTH RACE-Purse, 81 900; claim
ing; 3-year-olds and up 6 furlongs.
One Tip Berg 1045 81 40 20.60
Road Scraper day 11.60 $50
Mordecai tKeiper) IL go
Time, 1:12hs.
Also ran-Weatherite. Magic Stream
Becomly, Flying Plaid. BRIGHT Trace, Re-
hearssl. Seventh Day, Family Doc and
Sherron Ann.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
House Warned
Against Defeat
Of 0fNeutrdIityBi||
Johnson Sees
Blow to Defense
If Revision FuiIs
BULLETIN.

Speaker Rayburn arrived
at the White House at pm.
today and was received imme-
diately by Mai. Gen. Edwin
M. Watson. military aide and
secretary to President RooSe-
welt. 1t was believed the
Speaker was on his way to
confer with Mr.. Roosevelt on
the House alignment on Neu-
trality Act revision.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Rockinqhom Park

EIGHTH RACE-Purse. $500: claiming;
3-year- -olds: | is miles.
War Ace tDattilol 40 $50 800
Rich Careo tKrovitzt 900 800
Driving Power tVandenberEhe) $50
Time, "a As.
Also ran-wallscA E.. Devils Run,
Octobre One, Ariel Trip. Brave Action.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Cochrune Returning

HONG KONG, Nov. II o.
Merle Cochrane. United States
Treasury representative returning
from mission to Chungking>,
boarded plane for Manila today
en- route to America.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
BIG five RAIL UNIONS ORDER STRIKE DEC. 7
Roosevelt Calls u w. W. and Steel Chiefs for Coal Wuout Pue)
Late News Bulletins
Rovenno Arsenal Strike Apparently Oft


CLEVELAND, DP-Last- minute Government action ap-
parently dispeed late today the threat of strike omor-
than 1000 workers the $57 100000 Ravenna
Arsenal.
D. C.. Police Bill Goes to President
The House late today completed legislative action on
to add 100 to the Metropolitan Police Depart
ment. 1t goes to the President for signing.
British EncircIe Gondor in Ethiopia
NAIROBI Kenya Colony .-P-The British East African
command announced tonight that the British and native
Ethiopian forces had completed the encrcemen Of Gondar
in Northern Ethiopia and had captured Ganda after four
hour assault British reports indicated that the end was
approaching in the long drawn resistance Of the Italian
garrison which has held in the Gondar since April
when the other Italian forces in Ethiopia under the vlceroy
the Duke of Aosa. surrendered.
100000 Truckmen Authorize Strike
CHICAGO lPp-Loca unions representing more than
25000o truck drivers in II Midwest States have authorized
strike which could begin Sunday unless last-mnue
agreement with operators was reached. Frank Brown
Chicago official of the A. L. international brotherhood OF
Transfers announced today Mr.. Brown added however.
that the union had asked for mediation by the once OF
Production Management 1t expected an O. P M rep
would The dispute is wage
increase demands
Dudley Heads Pro Golfers
CHICAGO oP,-Ed Dudley transplanted Philadelphia
professional post Colorado Springs, Colo. was
elected president of the Professional Golfers Association
this afternoon succeeding Tom Walsh Of Chicago who de-
cined to be a candidate
Earlier Stor, Page DID
Kurusu Leaves Midway Island
SAN FRANCISCO LP.-Saburo Kurusu, hurryup
flight from Toxic Washington for diplomatic talks
San Francisco Friday Pan American Arways reported.
Earlier Story O Page A-1)
Evening star., 1941-11-12

Foreign.
Churchill Says Hitler May Be Forced
to Attempt Invasion. Page Al
Finland Rejects u S. Warning to
Stop Fighting Reds. Page Al
Toxic Council Discusses Churchill
and Knox Speeches. Page Al
Nazis Claim Crimean Offensive
Reaches Below Kerch. Page Al
Naples is blasted again by British
bombers. Page Az
Italian cruisers fled during battle,
British declare. Page Az
Free French flyers fighting in At
rica. Page Az
Ralph Ingersoll story on Russia, No.
is. Page Al
Argentina backs Roosevelt map
charge. Page A-9
Notionol.
Hull Says Blocking U. S. Aid to Reds
Is Chief Finn Issue Page Al
Strike Threat Pits Miners Against
U. S.. Aide Says. Page Al
House Member Demands U. S. Stop
Labor Dictatorship" Page Al
Bioff and Browne Get Prison Terms
and Fines. Page Al
Six More Circus Elephants Sick.
Page Al
Langer denies he attempted to sway
judge. Page Al
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Summary of Todoy's Star

Two U-boats captured, U. S. sailor
writes. Page A-4
Marshall sees Axis plan for sabotage
in U. S. Page "A
San Diego strike settlement lets
work continue. Page AS
"Squealer" of Murder, Inc, killed in
six-story leap. Page AS
Both sides predict short coal strike,
if called. Page AIS
Rail union heads meet to discuss
STRIKE. Page A16
Soldiers receive queries on overseas
duty. Page A-19
"Feelers' sent to three ousted Geor-
gia educators. Page B-7
Grange chief calls for unlimited
farm production. Page Bis
Washington and Vicinity.
Hopes Raised for D. C. Benefits
Under Lanham Act. Page Al
Straus Urges Decentralization of
Housing Agencies. Page Al
Stores forced to train extra clerks
lot CNTlSLIIldS. rage AZ
Tired of trouble. runs auto into
creek. Page AS
Propaganda floods U. S., law school
head says. Page AS
Commissioners ask D. C. residents to
support Chest. Page B-1
Arlington youth dies in crash near
Leesburg. Page B-1
Twenty y-ninth Division honors Dis
trict dead. Page B-1
Religious teaching urged in Mary
land schools. Page B-1
Youth and two girls indicted for
murder. Page B-1
Jury probe continues; House delays
Fish action. Page B-1
MisceIIony
Natures Children. Pare DIS