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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
-Four Grocery Chains
And I Unions indicted
In Bread Price Case
District Grand Jury
Charges Conspiracy
To Keep Cost Up

-Four chain groceries and two local
bakery unions were indicted this
afternoon by the District grand jury
for alleged consiracy to maintain
the price of bread at levels higher
than those in nearby States.
The indicted companies. it was
said, operate 1876 retail stores in the
District and sell 20,30O,0OO pounds of
bread here year for some ST 500 900.
The true bills were secured by the
Justice Department under the Sher-
man Antitrust Act.
The chains named were the Great
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.. the
American Stores Co. and its affiliate.
Acme Markets. Inc, and the SAM
tary Grocery Co., operating under
the name of "Safeway."
The unions were the Bakery Sales
Drivers Local No. 80 and Bakers
Local Union No. 118.
The indictments also named Carl
Byoir & Associates, Inc, and its
affiliate, Business Organizations,
Inc, of New York City. and Chester
M. Wright Associates, Inc, of WASH
ington, and II individuals who are
officers, agents and employees of the
corporations and unions.
The Sanitary has its bakeries in
Washington, it was said, and the
other companies bake their bread
in Baltimore. The indictment
charged that since 1888 the four
chains sold bread at uniform prices
collusively established at levels
higher than that of similar bread in
Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
Prior to 1888, it was said, bread
prices in the District were lower
than in the three States.
Union officers were charged with
policing the high price structure by
reporting and protesting attempts to
cut the price and refusing to deliver
bread sold at lower cost. The al
legged conspiracy. it was said, pre-
vented the A. & P. stores from SELL
ing lower priced brand here.
The local indictments were part
of number growing out of a ma
tional investigation of restraints in
the distribution and sale of food
products. The case was presented to
the District grand jury by Harold L.
Schilz, special assistant to the Attor-
ney General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
u. s. Officials in Near East
Speeding Aid 10 British

BY the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, May 28.-More
than a score of Americans are now
in the Near East to help, the British
get American planes, tanks and
mechanical equipment into opera
ton in the titanic struggle with the
Axis from Libya to the Levant.
Latest additions to this group are
Brig. Gen. Ross E. Rowell and Capt.
e. C. Dyer of the U. S. Marine Corps.
Upon the race to place war equip
ment in combat areas depends the
fate of Britain's Mediterranean oil
reserves and the Suez gateway be-
tween the east and west The Red
Sea is opened to American vessels.
Despite difficulties in production
and transportation. both the British
and American equipment has been
rolling in recently in greater volume
than ever, and sources here said
much more is coming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Mercury Hits 81
For Year S High;
Shower Likely
All-Time Record
For Month Of May
Also Established

The mercury fulfilled Weather
Bureau promises at $50 pm. today
reaching 81 degrees and setting a
new all-time high for the month
of May and for the year. The
temperature slipped to SO an hour
later.
The forecaster held to his predic-
ton a thundershower might ma
terialize before nightfan.
The previous record for May was
96.8 degrees, set in 1925.
Tomorrow will bring continued
fair skies, although it probably will
not be quite so hot. There was
little prospect of any serious rain
in the Notwithstanding farm coun-
ties near Washington.
From both Richmond and Balti-
more came reports today on farm
conditions in Virginia and Maryland.
The reports said that soil in both
States was turning to dust and that
crops would suffer severely because
of the drought.
One youth was drowned yesterday
and a number of persons overcome
as the mercury scared, reaching a
high of "a at pm.
The drowning victim was James
Wilson. IL, colored of the 300 block
of Fifteenth street Sc. His body
was recovered this morning by har-
Dor police, near the spot where he
disappeared while wading in the
Anacostia River at the railroad
trestle.
Four persons were overcome by
the heat yesterday. police reported.
An unidentified woman collapsed at
IFourteenth and F streets NV, was
revived and sent home in taxi
William Tobias, SO. of the HOO
block of Half street Sc, was treated
at Providence Hospital after COL
lapsing and John Barra, So, was
treated at Emergency Hospital after
being overcome in the Washington
Building. James Wade Proctor, 80,
colored. of Mitchellsville, Md, re-
ceived treatment at Casualty Hos
pital after he had collapsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Petitions Would Stay Ban
On Fireworks in Maryland

By the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, May 28.-Referen-
dunn petitions to stay the effective
ness of the State administrations
prohibitory fireworks bill were filed
with Secretary of State Miles T. Tull
today.
The ban on the promiscuous sale
Of fireworks will not 60 into effect
June l if the petitions are found
to be in proper legal form by Attor-
ney General William c. Walsh.
Instead, the law would be placed
before the voters for approval or
rejection at the November, 1912, gen.
eral election. Thus fireworks would
be permitted this July 4 and next
July 4.
State officials, however. pointed
out today another bill to take effect
June / might nullify the efforts OF
persons opposed to the fireworks
ban.
This measure gives State Insur-
ance Commissioner John B. Con-
trum the power to promulgate rules
relating to fire hazards. Under 1t
the commissioner might be able to
regulate-and possibly prohibit
fireworks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Isolationist Bloc Of 40
Plans Fight 10 Keep
u. ). Out Of Conflict
Senute-House Group
Says Presidents Not
Won Over to War Yet

Taking the view that President
Roosevelt has not yet been won
over to the war party" the congress
sional isola zionist bloc announced
this afternoon it would redouble its
efforts to keep this country out of
the conflict.
With about 40 members present
from both houses, the group issued
the following statement:
The members of Congress who
are opposed to our military or naval
intervention in foreign war declare
that we will redouble our efforts to
keep out of war in Europe, Asia or
Africa.
1--WE are encouraged to carry on
the fight against war because the
President has not yet been won over
to the war party. In his fireside
chat of last evening he did not close
the door on the millions of voters
who believed his unequivocal prom
ise of the presidential campaign"
The statement then quoted one of
the Presidents campaign speeches
in which he said this country is not
arming for foreign war and will not
participate in foreign wars or send
men to fight in foreign lands except
In case of attack.
'The voice of the 80 per cent of
the American people opposed to war
has been heard in Washington
above the clamor of the war now
spokesman. including members of
the Presidents cabinet. Public
opinion still functions in the United
States. War Is not inevitable!
THE proclamation of the Presi-
dent declaring a national emer-
gency does not diminish the rights
of the citizens of this country to
voice their opposition to war by
public meetings, use of the radio,
the telegraph. the mails, to register
their will with the President and
their Senators and Representatives
in Congress. We urge the people
who are with us in the struggle to
preserve democracy at home against
its enemies, both foreign and do
nestle, to carry on with renewed
vigor and determination the cam
paign to keep our country out of
shooting war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Marion MiIey Advances
In Women's Golf Tourney
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
HOUSTON. Tex. May 28.-Marion
Miley of Lexington, KY, shot one
over-par golf to enter the quarter
finals of the Womens Trans
Mississippi Golf Tournament today.
She swamped left-handed Mrs.
Elfred Beck of Dallas. and 7. Mrs.
Beck was unable to win a single hole.
Mrs. Russell Mann of Omaha,
Nebr., defeated Mrs. Frank Gold
thwaite, Fort Worth, and /.
Betty Jameson of San Antonio
defending champion had an easy
time with Miss Marie Levi OF Dallas.
winning 4 and 3; Pat Grant of
Shawnee, Okla, the medalist, con-
quered Miss Polly Riley. 15-year- old
Fort Worth miss. after a rough en-
counter. and 2, and Miss Mary
Agnes Wall of Minominee. Mich.
defeated Mrs. Donald Haines Of
Houston, 4 and g.
Kathryn Pearson of Houston,
Texas champion, fell before Ellamae
Williams of Chicago. and L. Phyl-
lis Otto, 16-year-old Atlantic Qowa)
youngster, barely nosed out Elinor
Jones of Albuquerque, in 10 holes,
and Miss Hilda Urbantke of Austin.
Tex. defeated Mrs. Iva Mae Pitcher
of Mexico, Mo-, 2 and l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Leopold Ends Year as Prisoner,
Nations Future Still in Doubt

action at that time was called
realistic and decision which saved
much useless bloodshed.
It was thought at the time. con-
sequently, that Leopold might save
his throne in the event of Ger
man victory. But the political flu
ture of the country was question
which certainly none in Belgium
could answer today.
A recent visitor to Leopold was
John Cudahy who, when the war
began, was United States Ambassa-
dor to Belgium and a confidant of
the king.
(Mr. Cudahy's story on cruel
suffering on starvation rations
in nearly every Belgian home
will appear in The Star tomor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Senators Doubt
Ship StrikeQuiz
HasHeIpedA
Chuirmun Thinks
Nothing Achieved
As Hearing Ends

Chairman Truman, Democrat. OF
Missouri told reporters today that
he believed nothing" had been &C
complished by an inquiry of spe-
cial Senate Defense Investigating
Committee seeking to end the strike
of 1000 machinists which has tied up
work on $5O0,OOO,OOO of ship con-
struction in San Francisco Bay ship
yards.
The committee closed its investi-
CATION after getting reluctant agree
ments from two business agents OF
striking machinists unions that they
would tell the strikers the commit
tee and President Roosevelt felt
that strikes must give way to arbi-
tration in defense industries.
Senator Connally. Democrat. of
Texas said he believed that Harry
S. Hook, official of the A. F. L. union,
had no intention of recommending
that his men 60 back to work, but
Senator Mead, Democrat, of New
York said he thought Mr. Hook
would do so. Mr.. Hook earlier. after
being very uncommunicative, had
said he would give the union "the
story just as it was given to me
here"
c. I. o. Agent Dubious.
James P. Smith. business agent
for c. l. o. machinists union. said
I'll present the agreement to them
but they have already turned il
down" after commenting he was
willing for the men to accept q
master agreement" under which
other unions resumed work
Mr.. Hook. under sharp question
ing. testified that if President Roose-
welt demanded it he would recon-
mend that the machinists return tc
work.
Mr.. Hook appeared before the
committee after Senator Connally
asserted that the Government was
going to step in If production were
not resumed
Cooling on Period Hit.
r. j. Thomas, president of the
United Automobile Workers of
America, warned before another
committee that any legislation i'm
posing a cooling off" period before
strikes in defense industries would
have the effect only of embittering
our workers and of producing more
strikes than we have now"
At the same time, the c. I. o.
leader said Il frankly do not know
what is going to happen in the
Ford plant" scene of a recent strike
that tied up defense contracts Ne
gotiations for a union contract
start at the Ford Co. Monday.
Recalling President Roosevelt's
assurance that defense will not and
should not be used to deprive labor
of any of its hard won gains" Mr.,
Thomas said compulsory cooling
off" legislation would be a repudia-
ton of this promise which the
President has made
House Demands Made.
Meanwhile, the House heard a
series of bipartisan demands that
the President use his new emer-
gency powers to halt strikes in de-
Tense industries.
Representative Ford. Republican.
of California, said that while he was
somewhat confused as to what the
President wanted Congress and the
people to do. he hoped that the
Chief Executive would take steps to
prevent "unscrupulous" labor lead
ers from interfering with the de-
Tense program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
President Calls Courts of Law
Bond Between u. 5. and Britain

and dictators." he said. People
there do not stand before the bars
of justice as equals but as victors
and victims, as racial and political
superiors and interiors. Whatever
courts are still open are merely
instruments to carry out the will
of military rulers at the point of
gun.
1T is therefore of no little sig
niflcance that the people and the
government of England, through Sir
Wilfred Greene. master of the rolls.
as their representative. have joined
with you in celebrating, in the midst
of almost universal destruction of
temples of justice, the survival of
these citadels of modern civilized
living"
Sir Wilfred was to make an ad-
dress later to be broadcast nationally
and by short wave to England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
No Changes
Areto Asked
IAtPresent Time
Orders TO Implement
Lost Nights Speech
Held in Allegiance

President Roosevelt is consider
ing asking no changes at this time
in the neutrality law. he told press
conference late today.
Subject of much speculation in
recent weeks, particularly as the
administration reiterated its devo-
ton to traditional freedom of the
seas, the Presidents present attitude
toward this statute was developed
through questioning whether he
would ask its outright repeal. He
replied in the negative. and then
added he is giving no consideration
to any change at present.
The President also told his con-
ference today that initial esti-
mates of capacity of the steel indus
try have been upset by increased
military and civilian demand with a
result that there is a prospective
deficit this year of 1.400.000 tons.
For next year. the deficit is now esti-
mated at 100000 tons.
Civilian Supply May Be Cut.
/ Lie SIlItl Executive explained
that military requirements comprise
only Is per cent of total produc-
ton and that possibility of cur
failing civilian consumption is being
| considered.
| Increase of the industry's ca
pacity, he explained. would require
so much tonnage to accomplish that
the net gain might not be worth
while In any event. he acknoWl-
edged that priorities will be imposed
until the situation is adjusted.
Contrary to expectations. the
President threw little additional
light on what steps are being con-
sidered for protection of shipment
of war supplies to Britain. He de-
scribed the patrol system as ad-
vantageous and getting better every
day.
Asked if the patrol will be ex-
| tended the President declined an
answer, and to further questioning
of what precise steps are contem-
plated, he replied that is exactly
what Hitler would like to know.
/ War Zones Still Apply.
+ Asked to reconcile our adherence
to the doctrine of freedom of the
I seas with the shipping restrictions
of the Neutrality Act, Mr.. Roosevelt
pointed out that it was the intent
of Congress to prevent American
ships from going into defined war
zones. To subsequent query
whether it is now intended that
American shipping should re-enter
such areas, the President replied.
of course not, since it would be
violation of the act
1t was at this point that he was
asked about possible repeal or re-
vision of the statute with his answer
indicating no such intention.
During questioning on his speech
of last night, the President also was
asked to amplfy his warning that
the Government cannot abide OBJ
structive differences between labor
and capital He answered that OBJ
jectiveS are clear. namely full speed
defense production, and that if this
is not worked out, action might be-
come necessary.
He emphasized Immediately, how
ever, that this should not be con-
sidered a threat. If the Govern
ment is working for peak produc-
ton, then it must follow policies
calculated as necessary to attain
this objective. he said.
No Executive Orders Prepared.
In reply to questions about his
(See ROOSEVELT, Page 2-X0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
By the Associated Press.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 28.-PreSi-
dent Roosevelt asserted today law
courts of England and the United
States. surviving in almost univer-
sal destruction of temples of JUS
tice." bind the two nations in a
common appreciation of the dig
nifty of man."
In telegram read at celebration
Of the 250th anniversary of New
York's Supreme Court. the Presi-
dent declared there is once again
hardly another place on earth ex-
cept this Western Hemisphere and
the British Commonwealth where
the scales Of justice are still evenly
held by figure unashamed."
In much of the rest of the world
Of l94l the dispensation of justice
has been made into a hollow myth
by the mighty arms of aggressors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
U. S. Moy Take Over
Dupont Apartments

A Public Buildings Administration
official admitted today that the
Dupont Circle Apartments were I'M
der consideration for space use by
the Government, along with several
other buildings.
The official said that no negotia-
tions had been completed. that the
Government merely had explored
the possibility" of using the struc-
ture
1t has been rumored for several
days that the building was to be
taken over for the price control
office of Leon Henderson now
housed In a building on Massa-
chusetts avenue NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
BRUSSELS, Occupied Belgium,
May 28.-King Leopold completed
his first year as relatively COM
Portable prisoner of war today with
out learning anything definite as
to the fate of Belgium or his crown,
Leopold, who enjoys considerable
respect among German leaders, is
prisoners by choice, living in the
castle at Laeken in the outskirts OF
Brussels. Old friends say the King
is not especially embarrassed by
guards, but German authorities, of
course, know what goes on in his
surroundings.
Adolf Hitler was described as
deeply moved" year ago by
Leopold's decision to capitulate in
the face of overwhelming odds. His
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
ZoIe, Hostok Weigh In
B. the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, May 28.-Tony Yale,
defending champion, weighed 1881
pounds when he weighed in today
for his 15-round bout with AL
Hostak, Seattle challenger, for the
middleweight championship of the
N. B. A. at the Chicago Stadium
tonight. Hostak scaled 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Wheeler Will Answer
President on Air Tonight

Senator Burton K. Wheeler OF
Montana will speak over the Co.
lumbia Broadcasting System from
Indianapolis tonight on the topic,
IAN Answer to the President" He
will be heard locally from $50 to
10 pm,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Mojor League Games
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At Boston
Phila. 102 OO3 900 900 900 o
Boston 100 OO4 Dol 900 600
Batteries-Beckman. Ferrick and Hayes;
Fleming, Ryba, Wilson and Pytlak.
At Detroit
Cleveland - 200 900 30 -
Detroit ---- POI O20 q
Observation-Disclosures. Eisenstat, HevinE and
Hemsley: Trout, Benton and Tebbetts.
At Chicago
St. Louis. O10 O02 O23- 8 IL 0
Chicago ---- 100 21O 600 4 Is 2
MISUNDERSTANDING uker. Harris and
Terrell; Smith, Appleton and fresh.
New York at Washington-Night.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Cincinnati
Pittsburgh - 2O3 900 02O- 81
Cincinnati 900 900 O22- 4 IL 0
Basterjes-Butcher and Lopez; Moore.
z. Riddle, Hutchinson, Bekgs and Lom-
bardi, West.
At st. Louis
Chicago ---- 900 pol
st. Louis 600 200
B.tteries-French and Mccullough:
White and Mancuso.
Boston at New York-Rain.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia-Night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Todoy's Home Runs

American.
r. johnson, Philadelphia, Sd inning
Suder, Philadelphia, 9Th inning.
Cliff, st. Louis, I'd inning.
Solters, Chicago, 4th inning.
B. Campbell, Detroit, 5th inning.
Mack. Cleveland, It'll inning.
Cullenbine, st. Louis, 9th inning.
Cliff, st. Louis, 9th inning.
National.
Di Maggie, Pittsburgh, Sd inning.
Nicholson, Chicago, 4th inning.
Moore, st. Louis, 4th inning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, May % (Pl.-
Stocks irregular; aviation shares
higher. Bonds mixed; United
States Treasures strong. For
eign exchange quiet; rates mar
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Belmont Park

EIGHTH RACE-Purse S1,500; claiming
4-year-olds and UP; Is miles.
Paul Pry GRAY 1880 $50 500
Blazing Heat (Meadel $50 800
Cross Question Hum $50
Time, .5225.
Also ran-Newark, Modern Age, Boot
less, Brown Bomb Predicate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Late Races

Earlier Results, R0ssvan's, Other
Selections and Entries for To-
morrow, Page 2-X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Detroit

SECOND RACE-Purse. $500; claininr
4-yesr-olds and up; 6 furlonEs
Hazel F Luce $50 $40 $50
Alfadildo tMilliEan) 440 500
Travel Agent (Flinchumo $40
Time, 1925
Also ran-Ada W, Black Arrow, Rock
wick, Alca, synefTist and Mandas Baby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Charles Town

SIXTH RACE-Purse. 500; allowances;
for 3-year-olds and up; So furlongs.
jungle Moon iEversole) 40.40 1850 500
Welsh Lad fRooD $50 $50
Remolee fBletzacker) $40
Time. POS.
Also ran-Ripplina On. Mason Dixon,
Beamins Lady and Handles Queen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Suffolk Downs

EIGHTH RACE-Purse, $1,000: claim.
ing: 4-year-olds and up: Us miles
Knights Sox tBriggs) 1910 $50 4.4C
Maecaro tCorteletty) $50 46(
Jubilee c. tTaylorD 4.40
Time. 1898.
Also ran-Palamede Drawing Danger
Howellville. Broad Vision Wrought Iron
Trystate, Sir Time, Almas and Countess
Dopy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-28
Lincoln Fields

SIXTH RACE-Purse. $50; allowances;
2-year -olds; furlones.
K Dorko (MacAndrews) $50 40 $50
Bolus tMcCombs) $50 $40
Gem w. (Mills) $50
Time. / :01 vs.
Also ran-superose. Play Quest, valdina
Valet, DeHaven and Wawheld.