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Evening star., 1941-06-19
500 Slash in District W. P. A.
Will Stand, Hunter Indicates

that a fair comparison would be
July l of last year.
Asked how the District would
stand on that basis, he said the
local quota would be 594 per cent
below July l, 1940-or the fourth
highest decrease in the country.
He reiterated an earlier statement
that cuts in administrative and
supervisory personnel would not be
as heavy as in the project workers.
Mr.. Hunter announced definitely
that the writers, art and music
projects in the District and else
where would be continued, whereas
District w. P. A. Administrator
Paul Edwards had tentatively
planned to drop these projects.
Asked what the Commissioners
could do about dismissed w. P. A.
workers who cannot find work and
are ineligible for relief, since the
District has no funds for direct re-
lief or for employable persons, Mr..
Hunter said that was too bad and
that undoubtedly there would be
coy-,e c,,fn-'-~~
Evening star., 1941-06-19

Washington detectives who are
working on the Strieff murder case
went to Hyattsville, Nd, this after
noon to question a colored man who
was arrested following an attempted
attack on woman in that area.
Other detectives were dispatched
to search the quarters of the colored
man, who stayed with relatives in
the TOO block of Park road NV.
The colored suspect was arrested
by Maryland State Policeman B. J.
Nolan after a housewife in Univer-
sity Park had reported the man
attacked her. welding a claw ham
mer.
The woman said the suspect had
gained entry to her home while she
was out and that when she returned,
he seized her. She put up a strug-
gle, succeeding in taking the ham
mer away from him and driving
him out of the house.
She was taken to Sibley Hospital
where she was treated for scratches
about the face and neck. Police in
the area began a search for the
colored man, which ended when
Policeman Nolan captured him in
the woods near Riverdale, Md.
His shirt was stained with what
appeared to be blood. A book was
found in his pocket which con-
tanned addresses of women in the
Northwest section-some in the
neighborhood of l717 @ street NV.
where Miss Betty Strieff's garroted
nude body was found Monday.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Conn in Western Pennsylvania;
Marriage License Sent There

inal plans" had called for Conn to
go to Brockway today for the we'd
ding, but expressed belief "the plans
have been changed now" Conn
could not be located Immediately in
Brockway and Stauffer said he be-
lieved he had left the community.
Meanwhile, Manager Johnny Ray
who said he knew rothlng of Conn's
plans, conferred with Mr.. Jacobs
concerning a return bout with Louis
in September. The stumbling block
appeared to be in that Lou Nova is
slated to get shot at the title that
month. There also was some talk
of canceling Louis July fight with
Abe Simon.
Louis who slept late after coming
from behind to whip Conn, ran his
total ring earnings to close to ST.
100000. For last nights Strap he
received 40 per cent or Sl54 404 80
of the net gate of s386,012. Conn's
share was s77,2024 40. The official
attendance was announced as 54,4S7
and the gross gate. S451,743.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Vichy Admits
Gains in Drive
On Damascus
Counterottucks
On British Stalled,
French Concede
Earlier Story on Page AID

BY the Associated Press.
VICHY, June 19-The French
conceded tonight that their counter
attacks on the Syrian front have
been stalled since yesterday and
thai the British have driven TO
within 6 miles of Damascus.
The British feet was said to
have reappeared off the LebaneSe
coast between Sidon and Beirut
and to have pounded French po-
sitions.
The French acknowledged that
the British still controlled the road
from Sidon to Djezzine in that
sector and that French counter
attacks had played out in vain
because of a dearth of manpower
to replace tired troops which had
been battling without relief since
the start of the campaign II days
ago.
British pressure. reinforced by
Indian and De Gaullist troops and
airpower, was said to be heaviest
against Damascus.
But it was believed here that the
Allies would besiege-rather than
storm-the city because it is con-
sidered almost holy city by the
Arabs and damage to it might react
badly on the Arab population.
The French claimed IN have shot
down two British planes and ac-
knowledged two losses of their own
in air fighting,
Evening star., 1941-06-19

was under treatment at the hospital
two weeks.
The first witness, Mrs. Elsie Cul-
liton. who occupied the second floor
of the apartment at 2133 First street
NV. testified she heard the child
scream.
The witness said she heard water
running strong in the bathtub of
the Stewart apartment and heard
Jimmy screaming, ITS burning.
It's burning"
Heard Noises Like Slaps.
Then she said she heard noises
which she described as loud "smacks
or slaps"
John Wignall, landlord at the
apartment house, testified that Mrs.
Stewart had called a doctor to treat
Jimmy, but the doctor could not
come. He quoted the mother as
saying she whipped him, put him
in bath to soothe his pain, went
to another room to see about an
other child, and when she returned
found Jimmy unconscious. The
child was taken to Children's Hos
pital for treatment, the witness tes-
titled.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Bs the Associated Pres,

By Inc Associated PreSS.
NEW YORK. June 19.-Billy
Conn sped to Brockway, Pa, soon
after he was knocked out in the
18th round by Champion Joe Louis
at the Polo Grounds last night.
Promoter Mike Jacobs said this
afternoon Conn had telephoned
from the Western Pennsylvania
town. but didn't say what he was
doing there. From Brookville, Pa,
however came word that the mar
riage license issued to Conn and
Mary Louise Smith, Pittsburgh
model, had been turned over by
Jefferson County Register Walter
Evans to Thomas Stauffer, Brook
vile attorney whom Evans described
as a friend of Conn. Previously,
the registers Office said the license
had been mailed to DR.. J. J. Mengas,
Brockway physician.
Mr.. Stauffer, located in Brock
way, said Conn had received the
license, but declined to say how the
boxer had obtained it.
The attorney reported that orig
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Employers Reject
for Peace
lnLogging Camps
Industry Negotiations
Would Confuse Both Sides,
Mediation Boord Is Told
Earlier Story on Page A-2.)

Earlier Story on Page Az
BY the Associated Press.
Employers representatives of lum-
ber mills and logging camps in the
State Of Washington today rejected
a proposal of the National Defense
Mediation Board that they resume
direct negotiations with C. l. o.
union members pending a study OF
the entire situation BY special
commission.
The Mediation Board Immediately
telegraphed both sides that if an
agreement could not be reached it
would have to appoint commission
to make report on which to base
its Anal ecommenda lions.
The International Woodworkers'
Union went on strike against the
lumber mills and logging camps in
early May demanding closed shop,
union hiring halls and guarantees
against piecework, but Voted Satur-
day night to end the strike pending
the Federal study.
Reject Industry Negotiations.
Employers rejected negotia tions
on an industry-wide basis on the
grounds that at least two-thirds of
the strikers are back ct work and
resumption of negotiations might
confuse both sides. They said they
would be glad to negotiate under
existing contracts.
Union men said the strike affects
$4,000 workers. but Defense Media
tion Board officials said $4,000 were
idle.
The temporary settlement gave an
increase of ia cents an hour, to rs
cents, in the basic wage, provided
for paid vacations, but did not in
clude closed shop or union hiring
halls.
In San Francisco. hot disagree
ment within the A. F. L. Ma
chinists' Union delayed a predicted
settlement of the strike against San
Francisco shipyards today.
Brown Is Undecided.
Listeners to an angry argument
between Harvey w. Brown, interna-
tional president, and Harry Hook,
local union business agent, said Mr..
Brown implied the A. F. L. might
suspend the charter of the local,
No. So. Mr.. Brown said later, how
ever, that I'm not thinking of that
at all"
Il haven't made up my mind
what I'm going to do" he said.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
British Claim Capture
OF Importont Positions

CAIRO, June 10 LP).-The British
Middle East command announced
today that important positions" just
south of Damascus have been cap
tured.
The daily war bulletin also an
nounced that Allied troops in South
ern Syria had recaptured Kuneitra
while strong Vichy forces in Nerd
jayoun have now been surrounded. "
These two towns. southwest of
Damascus near the Palestine bor-
der had been seized by a French
counter drive which held up the Al
lied advance.
In the Merdjayoun area the
French said their attacks had
carried them at some points to
the Palestine border)
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Leonard Gives ) Hits
As Mats Pound Ball
And Win, 12to0
Lewis Hits Homer ond
EorIy and Cose Get
Four Hits Apiece
By BURTON HAWKINS.

Portly Dutch Leonard limited the
Browns 10 three hits today at Grit
nth Stadium as the Nationals maui
ed Denny Gslehouse, George Caster
and Bill Trotter for II hits and a
1910 victory. Jake Early and George
Case each collected four hits, while
Buddy Lewis hit his fifth home run
of the season.
Leonard allowed only one hit in
the fral five innings single in
the ninth by Pinch-hitter Chet
Laabs snd no st. Louis runner ad-
vanced past first base. Leonard
issued only one walk and faced only
% batters, two over the minimum.
Early anc Case each contributed
two singles, double and triple.
FIRST INNING.
ST. LOUIS-Bloodwor threw out
Lucadello. McQuinn looped single
to left. Judnich lined to Vernon
who stepped on first for a double
play. No runs.
WASHINGTON-Lucsdello tossed
out Archie. Galehouse threw out
Cramer. Lewis walked. Travis
looped a single to left sending Lewis
to third. Vernon beat out a slow
roller down the first-base line,
Lewis scoring and Travis stopping
at second. Early singled to left
scoring Travis and sending Vernon
to third. Early continued to second
on Cullenbine's throw to Cliff. Case
smashed a single off Cliffs glove,
scoring Vernon, Early stopping at
third Bloodworth fouled to Nc
Quinn. Three runs.
Washington, 3; st. Louis, 0.
SECOND INNING.
ST. LOUIS-Cullenbin flied to
Cramer. Leonard tossed out Cliff.
Grace flied to Cramer. No runs.
WASHINGTON-Berardino threw
out Leonard. Archie went out the
same way. Cramer was safe on
McQuinn's tumble Lewis flied to
Judnich. No runs.
Washington, 3; st. Louis, 0.
THIRD INNING.
ST. LOUIS-Berardino flied to
Cramer. Ferrell lined to Archie.
Archie threw out Galehouse Nc
runs.
WASHINGTON - Travis flied to
Cullenbine. Berardino threw out
Vernon. Early tripled down the
left-field line. Case beat out a
bounder to Berardino, scoring Early.
Case stole second Case took third
(See BASEBALL, Page 2-X.)
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Lower Brackets
Are Affected
By New Plan
Program Seeks
S2,480, 900, 900
In New Revenue
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The House Ways and Means
Committee decided tentatively
today to recommend drastic in
creaSeS in SurtaXes on individual
incomes and to tighten up on
corporation excess profits taxes
so as to raise an estimated
So, ,480 100000 in additional reve-
nue.. The new individual income
surtax schedule was said to more
than double the tax bill of every
taxpayer.
The SurtaX would be in addition
to the present normal 4 Der cent tax.
The committee also left untouched
he present tne-tenth defense super
tax. TIE combined effective rate of
4 per cent normal tax. per cent
surtaX and 09 per cent SupertaX
would make 90 per cent for lower
bracket incomes.
Initial Rate of 81 Pet.
The taxpayer. however would pay
an initial rate of SIS on the first
segment of his taxable income
This would be true because taxpay-
ers are permitted to deduct 10 per
cent earned income credit" before
applying the normal tax. but are
allowed no such deduction before
the surtaX The bottom tax rate.
therefore, is the per cent surtax
to which must be added an addi-
tional 0.5 per cent SupertaX.
Chairman Doughton, Democrat. of
North Carolina announced the COM
mittee had voted tentatively to
adopt an individual income tax pro-
gram providing for imposition of
surtax rates beginning at per cent
on the first $4,000 of taxable income
and graduated up to the present
maximum of rs per cent. The latter
rate starts on net incomes above
$1,000, 900.
Doughton disclosed the committee
also gave tentative approval to
special 10 per cent excess profits
tax recommended by the Treasury
and designed to reach the excess
profits made under war contracts.
The special levy. Doughton said,
was estimated to yield about $65,-
100000.
Would Revise Method.
In the field of corporation taxes,
the committee gave tentative ap-
proval to a plan calling for imposi-
ton of a surtax of per cent on
surtax net incomes of 5000 or less,
and of 6 per cent on net incomes
above S25, 900 1t would revise the
method for computing excess profits
by disallowing the deduction of
regular income taxes. but would al
low reduction of the excess profits
tax in computing normal income
taxes, including surtaxes.
The committee estimated the re-
vised method would produce a net
increase of S1,1l8,400,000 from the
excess profits tax and S651 GOO, 900 in
surtaxes and estimated the Govern
ment would lose $514,800,00O in the
normal corporation tax return
All excess profits rates would be
increased by 10 percentage points in
each bracket. In other words, the
minimum excess profits tax which
now starts at 25 per cent would be
increased to IS per cent and the
present maximum of 30 per cent
would be boosted to so per cent.
The special excess profits tax of
10 per cent designed for defense con-
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Earlier Story on Page BIZ

tEaruer STORY on rage Dbl
w. P. A. Commissioner Howard
o. Hunter indicated at press con-
ference late today that there would
be no reduction in the already an
nounced so per cent cut in District
w. A. personnel, effective July l.
a slash which he admitted would
be the highest in the country.
While declaring he felt this so
per cent cut relatively fair" he
agreed that perhaps many OF the
1000 to lose their jobs would be
unable to get employment with the
Federal Government or in private
business.
He added, however, that he be-
]ieved a number of research and
statistical workers now on relief
projects would be able to find JOBS
within a short time because the
Government needs such workers.
In a comparison of quotas be-
tween this month and July l, the
District will be tied with Connecti-
cut in the highest cut. However, the
p. A. commissioner maintained
Evening star., 1941-06-19
American.

American.
Keller. New York, 4th inning.
Higgins, Detroit, I'd inning.
Heath, Cleveland, 5th inning.
keltner, Cleveland, 9Th inning.
G. Dickey, Chicago, 7th inning.
Di Maggie, New York, 9th inning.
Boudreau, Cleveland, 7th inning.
Lewis. Washington, 7th inning.
National.
Moore, New York, 4th inning.
Fletcher, Pittsburgh, 4th inning.
Benjamin. Philadelphia, Sd inning
Dahlgren, Chicago, 18th inning.
Rizzo, Philadelphia. Sth inning.
Dahlgren, Chicago. 9Th inning.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Welsh and Smith Tied
AT 223 in Biq Ten Coli

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. June 19-Alex Welsh.
University of Illinois, and Benny
Smith. University of Michigan soph-
omore, were tied at the end of 81
holes in the Western Conference
golf championship tournament to-
day, each turning in a morning
round of rs for 54-hole total of 223.
Welsh registered a 1887 and
Smith a 1886.
Johnny Holmstrom, also of ILL.,
nois. scored a 78 for a total of 225.
Billy Gilbert, Ohio State. the de-
Tending champion, had a 7s for a
total of 233.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Medolist Cisco Beaten
In Southern Golf Meet
B, the Associated Press.

b tne hsSoclated Press.
BIRMINGHAM. June 19.-Walter
Cisco of Louisville, whose steady
shots won him nedalist hCnors yes
terdav. was eliminated from the
l94l Southern Amateur Golf cham
pionship today. He was defeated 3
and by DR. Newton Allen # Selma.
Ala.
Charlie Harper of Vsldosta. Ga.
defeated Earl Christensen of Miami.
Florida champion, 8 and /.
Harper and DR.. Allen meet this
afternoon in the top match of
championship flight.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Sees U. 5. Entering War
By the Associated Press

Dg INt EfNSUNLdItU T 4toS'
TOXIC, June 19-Ko Ishii,
spokesman of the japanese govern
ment, addressing the Central CO.
operative Council tonight, declared
1T is almost certain that the United
States will enter the European War
on the British side"
Evening star., 1941-06-19
AQueduct

SEVENTH RACE-Purse. Sl.5OO; claim
ing; 4-year-olds and upward: lie miles
Newark Donosol 1880 40 43O
Star Of Padula (Wrightl $50 460
Phara Frost (Skely) 800
Also ran-Tonypandy. Brown Bomb.
Wedding Morn, Impressionist. Early Set
tier and Bootless
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Suffolk Downs

EIGHTH RACE-Purse. 81 900; claim
ing; 4-year-olds and upward: / ID miles
dasty Wire Ode Lucia) $50 $50 $50
Catomar tRobartl 400 300
Bailiwick (Young) 44O
Also ran-Easterner, Somali, Pay Rack
Dizzy B, ReXair. Lovick. Bonnie Buzz,
Stepacola and Head Master.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Delaware Park

SIXTH RACE-Purse. $1,000: handicap;
3-year-ods; 8 furlongs.
Livelihood (SchmidD $50 2.60 2.20
Weatherite Smith 4.S0 3.10
Swynstan CWagner) 80
Also ran-Night Glow. Stolen Tryst
and Haste Back.
Evening star., 1941-06-19

SIXTH RACE-Purse, 81 .o10; claiming;
4-year-olds and upward; l Is miles.
Beau msco tBerger) 1900 1880 $50
Skating Mad tHaritos) 1900 $40
Chin Music (MacAndrew) $50
Also ran-Darby Dallas, Shin Plaster,
OF Guard, Maurice K. Chigre. sun
Alexandria. Connie Ann and Beau Do.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
AXIS TO GUST u.s. CONSULS IN 9 NATIONS
Suaxes Doubling Present Income Leves Backed by House Group
Late News Bulletins
Police Probe Action Due Monday

The District Committee decided late today to make
the Representative Hebe Democrat of louisiana
for appointment of special subcommittee to investigate the
Metropolitan Police Department. the special order OF bus
Monday The House will not be asked Monday to
calendar providing increase in of
5000 year for police and fremen, it was announced
Earlier Story Page A-3)
New Agency Elected to Chest
The Washington Community Chest Board of Trustees
this afternoon elected the Washington Urban
League and 81 other welfare agencies to
The board November 3 to 2 dates for its
annual fund drive
Rush Murder Case Goes to Jury
The Mary Elizabeth sbley charged with the first
degree Rush. ir last September went to
the jury District Court at 4:2O pm today.
Earlier Story Page A-6)
Reich Scouts Reports of Attack on Russia
BERLIN (Po.-Authorized said tonight Nothing
here of reports published abroad to the effect that
German and Russian forces had caShed on the Bessaraban
frontier between Russia and Rumania
Earlier Story Page A2D
426 British Tanks Destroyed, Nozis Claim
NEW YORK FN-A Berlin broadcast declared today that
426 British tanks destroyed in the fierce three day
battle Of armored the Egyptian from
tier The report heard here by B. c. This is more
double figure about 200 which the communique
of the Italian high command previously had reported
Earlier Story Page A40
R. A. F. Renews Attacks on Continent
A SOUTHEAST ENGLISH COAST TOWN pr. A. F.
bombers with fighter plane escort renewed their cross
the German-hed continent tonight, with
explosions heard felt the English side The
attack apparently cenered some distance southwest OF
Boulogne possibly LIE Touque
Earlier on A
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Strieff Case Probers
To Quiz Man Held
In HyattsviIIe
Arrest Made After
Attempted Attock on
University Park Womon
BULLETIN.

A colored man, who was ar
rested in nearby Maryland to-
day i'm connection with an at
tempted attack on housewife.
does not seem to have any con-
nection" with the Strieff murder
case, Washington detectives said
late this afternoon.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, June 19 LP.-
Stocks mixed; leaders narrow.
Bonds irregular; corporates tend
lower. Foreign exchange quiet;
British pound and Canadian dol
lar gain. Cotton higher; trade
and New Orleans buying. Sugar
irregular; trade covering, profit
taking. Metals steady; lead sup
ply situation continues acute.
Wool tops easier; July liquida-
tion, local selling.
CHICAGO. - Wheat higher;
scattered mill buying. Corn firm;
limited receipts. Hogs active: To-
20 higher; top, $1o.25. Cattle
light; steers and yearlings strong.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Late Races

Additional Results, Roosvan's,
Other Selections and Entries for
Tomorrow on Page TX.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Detroit
BY TIE Associated Press.

3-year -olds and upward: furlonss.
Welding tPiersonl 1850 $50 400
Ada W fKfne) 300 ESQ
Peggy Byrd tGrosS 80
Also ran-Bobbin, I Autumn Day Jota
Dotwill Tulsyries Lin. Love Wisely
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Other League Comes
AMERICAN LEAGUE.


At New York
Chicago ---- 900 100 1OO-2 81
New York 900 $40 0l1-7 81
Batteries-E. Smith. Ro.. and G. Diekey,
Breuer and Rosar.
Detroit ---- Ill 900 90
Boston $780, 220 1l0 0
sica and Tebbetts: Il. Ne%som. S' and Pytlsk.
At Philadelphia
Cleveland - 100 1921 4l0-I2 10
Philadelphia 900 OOI 600 s /
B.ttsris.-B.rbx and HemsIey: Beck
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Pittsburgh
New York 10l 100 312- 9 IL |
Pittsburgh - 200 103 OOO- s11 8
Batteries - Schumacher. R. Bowman.
man and Lopez.
At Chicago
Brooklyn - O02 020 20
Chicago ---- 100 Oil OIL
Batteries-HiEbe and Franks; Passeau,
Pare and MeCullouEb.
At st. Louis
Philadelphia POI 02
St. Louis 200 0
Battsries-Johnscp and Warren, Gum.
bert, Krist and Maneusc.
(Only Games Scheduled)
Evening star., 1941-06-19
WASHINGTON.
Al II 1727 1 3 O
SCORE BY INNINGS.
st. Louis 900 900 900 o
Wash'ton 3O2 1913 10x-12

SUMMARY.
Runs batted in-Vernon, Early (?), Case
t2). Bloodworth t3), Travis, Leonard,
Archie, Lewis.
Two-Dase hits-Caxe, Early, Bioedwerth.
Three-base hits-Early, Case.
Home run-Lewis.
Stolen base-Case.
Double plays-Vernon tunassisted), Travis,
Bloodwerth and Vernon.
Left on bases-St. Louis, /; Washington, 8.
Bases on baIls-On Galehouse, 1; on Leon
ard, 1: on Caster, I.
Struck out-By Leonard, \.
Hits-On Gaiehouse. 12 in 5 innings; on
Caster, 4 in 2 innings; on Trctter, 1 in
1 inning.
Winning pitcher-Leonard.
Losing Bitcher-Calehcuae.
Umpires-Messfs. Rue, Steusrt and Eeum-
mers.
Time-t:46.
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Charles Town

FIFTH RACE-Purse, $500: claiming;
3-year-olds and up; 61a furlonRs
Tavern tPalumbo) 12O 44O go
Emma H Pernhardt $50 44O
Man at Arms CNapier) $50
Also ran-Braln .hild Mintson Miss
Roxie. Maebeau and Miss Ksar
Evening star., 1941-06-19
SIXTH RACE-Purse $500; all

SIXTH RACE--PurSe. $500; allowances;
3-year-olds and up; about 4H2 furlongs.
Time Her (ChurchilD 7S0 4SO $50
Star Strewn tMaIley) 1920 $40
Glitter Girl kelly $50
Time, 0:502s. ?
Also rsn-Misty Eye. Last Bet and
Never Home
Evening star., 1941-06-19

(See TAXES. Page 2-XD
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Lincoln Fields

Also I'M!
Never Home
Evening star., 1941-06-19
Todoy's Home Runs

(See BASEBALL, Page 2-X.)