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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-07
.P| lea Follows
Fear Thdidnd
Nedfs
Action Seen as Last
Move to CONTINUE
Talks in Capital
BY ROBERT G. NIXON
Iutr New. Service stan Correspondent

Init News Service stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt, in a desperate, last
hour attempt TO avert outbreak of
a major conflict in the Pacific,
tonight addressed a personal mes
sage to Emperor Hirohito of
Japan. .-.-
The Presidents dramatic action
was announced by the state de-
partment and came as the -Aineri-
can government was informed OF
Japanese preparation of an immi-
nent invasion of Thailand.
The Presidents move is clearly
the last possible step prior to a
complete breakdown of negotia-
tons with Japan for peaceful
settlement of the issues in the
Far East now standing between
the two countries.
1t apparently means that this
government is reconciled to the
belief that Tokio's reply to the
formal American note of Novem-
Der rs sent by Secretary of State
Hull will be unsatisfactory as
means of establishing basic prin-
ciples acceptable to the United
States under which peace talks
may continue.
The state department made the
bare announcement that President
Roosevelt was stepping into the
situation through personal inter-
cession with the Japanese emperor,
but the contents of the message
was not disclosed.
Troops on MoUe
The President acted swiftly as
every indication to the American
government was that Japan has
troops in movement in southern
Indo-C China for invasion of Thai
land that may come at any hour.
With these developments, Amer
lean intelligence reports also stated
that two large and heavily escorted
Japanese conveys were seen this
morning December g. off the
southeast of Point De Cameau, the
southern tip of Indo-China.
These two large troop conveys
were steaming westward, the state
department reported, toward the
F, Gulf of Siam.
Almost Unprecedented
President Roosevelt's action in
personally addressing a message to
the emperor of Japan was almost
unprecedented. On only one other
occasion has such a step been
taken, and this was at another
extremely critical period in United
States-Japanese relations, coming
as it did in December. 1887, when
Continued on Next Page, Col. 50
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-07
Finnish Ships Seized
to Aid British
Legation Here Reports 10 to 20
Vessels May Be Affected by Order
BY MICHAEL CHINIGO
Intr News Service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON ID The Germanys program of conquest
tinted States ght moved and domination
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-07

x IN SHORT the American in Hter Reich almost
the Axis lands has become the Dithin the the
fifth coun,nist the potential and hostage for Uaued
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-07
Almost Unprecedented

CONTINUED on Next Page, Col. 81
Evening star., 1941-09-30
office Staff Threatens
Ordnance Plant Strike

SANDUSKY, Ohio, Sept. 80 (Pl.-
Capt. Frank Ray, constructing quar-
termaster at Plum Brook Ordnance
plant, said today he had received a
strike ultimatum from A. F. L. Of
flee Workers Union. The union
notified him it would call its men,
bers out on strike tomorrow unless
grievances were settled by tonight.
Capt Ray said the grievances
including demands for higher pay
and reinstatement of certain union
members-Were in the hands of the
O. P. M in Washington, which had
40 to so similar complaints from
other places.
John Clark, union organizer, re-
ported 300 union members among
1000 Office workers at Plum Brook.
The Office workers have three en-
ployers-the Government, E. N.
Badger & Sons Co., building the
project, or the Trojan Powder Co.,
which will operate it.
Office workers salaries range from
s35 to $50 weekly, Capt. Ray re-
ported. The union also seeks resto-
ration of the 40-hour week with
overtime pay.
In event of a strike. the arsenal
(See STRIKES. Page 2-X.)
Evening star., 1941-09-30
.WhirIowoy's
Match Race
Called Off

BY the Associated Press.
BELMONT PARK, N. Y, Sept. 80.
There will be no special match
race between Warren Wright's
Whirlaway and Samuel D. Riddles
War Relic here on Friday. The
possibility of such an event, which
had been proposed by Belmont
Parks president, Alfred G. Wander
bilt, disappeared late this afternoon
when it was found that the owners
Of the two crack 3-year- -oldS could
not agree on the conditions for the
race.
The Calumet Farm camp had been
reported agreeable to the originally
proposed conditions for the S25 900
Special, IL miles at 126 pounds,
scale weight, on each colt. This aft
ernoon Riddle wanted the race to be
at IA miles and the weights 12O
pounds apiece. After considerable
dickering, the affair wound up in an
impaSse.
Whirlaways trainer, Ben Jones
said after the proposed match fel
through:
whether or not Whirlaway start;
in the Pimlico Special will depend
on his condition and how he train:
on. The entire stable will be shipped
to Keeneland Park, Lexington, Ky.
near the end of this week.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Two Hunger Strikes
By Hess Over His
Treatment Reported
London Paper Declares
Former No. 3 Nuzi
Wants to Go Home
"A. P. Photo.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 30.-The London
Evening Star declared tonight that
Rudolf Hess, former Deputy Fuehrer
of Germany. twice started hunger
strikes in his place of detention be-
cause he had been treated as war
prisoner rather than a special en-
voy" since he made his sensational
flight to Scotland last NAV.
There was no confirmation from
any other source.
The Star. reporting that Hess was
being confined within a very easy
distance of London" said he was
contending that as an envoy" he
should be allowed to return to Ger
many at once.
When Hess, then the No. 3 Nazi
few to Scotland in one of the most
sensational episodes of the war, he
was reported widely to have brought
peace overtures from Hitler.
The Star implied that Hess now
was living in comfortable quarters
saying:
Some Of our very senior officers
who have been captured by the
enemy now occupy decent villas
Has Hess villa or something better
suited to his higher rank?"
Government officials, who have
been silent regarding Hess since his
spectacular landing nearly five
months ago, refused to comment on
( the Star story.
Evening star., 1941-09-30

the Nationals to the American
League pennant and an October vic
tory over the New York Giants.
The following year the Mats again
captured the pennant, but lost to
the Pittsburgh Pirates in the inter-
league classic. Washington has won
only one other pennant. that under
Joe Cronin, now manager of the Red
Sox, in 1888.
Joined Mats in 1919.
Harris came to Washington from
the Buffalo International League
Club in 1919 as a little-heralded in
fielder. In 1920 he established him.
self as the regular second baseman
of the club and continued in that
position through the 1928 season.
He became one of the best second
sackers in the majors and was the
sparkplug of the Washington infield
in its championship years. Never a
powerful hitter, Harris nevertheless
was a timely one
Since 1925, when he married Eliza
beth Sutherland, daughter of the
former Senator from West Virginia,
he has made his residence in Wash
ington. He is considered one of the
best tacticianS in baseball today.
He has been a non-playing manager
since 1882.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Earlier Story on Page C-l.)

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30,-Charles
(Red) Rufhng. veteran right-hander,
was selected today by Manager Joe
Mccarthy to pitch the opening game
of the World Series for the New
York Yankees against the Brooklyn
Dodgers tomorrow at the Yankee
Stadium.
Selection of Ruffing came as no
surprise since the big redhead was
the Yankees most effective pitcher
during the regular season with a
record of IS victories and six de-
featS.
He also is veteran of World
Series competition, having pitched
six series decisions and won five.
Regular Batting Order.
Mccarthy also announced he
would return to the regular batting
order employed by the Yankees for
most of the season in spreadeagllng
the American League field. During
recent weeks Mccarthy said he had
done considerable experimenting be-
cause of the possibility that the
Yankees might have to face the
strong southpaw pitching OF the
Cardinals. Brooklyn's pitching
strength is almost entirely right
handed.
Here is the batting order as an
nounced by Mccarthy;
Sturm, first base.
Rolfe, third base.
Heinrich, right field.
Di Maggie, center field.
Keller, left field.
Dickey, catcher.
Gordon, second base.
Rizzuto, shortstop.
Ruffing, pitcher.
Announcement that Rclfe 5 and
Keller would be in the opening day
lineup meant the Yanks would be
at full strength. Rolfe was i'll with
colitis during the closing weeks of
CSee SERIES, Page 2-X)
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Dr.. Phillips Proposed as Dean
Of Washington Cathedral
Chaplain Of Senate
Would Succeed
Bishop-EIect Powell

The Rev. DR.. zeBarney Thorne
Phillips. rector of the Church of the
Epiphany, chaplain of the United
States Senate and member OF the
chapter at Washington Cathedral,
has been nominated to be dean OF
Washington Cathedral to succeed
the Very Rev. Noble c, Powell, CO.
adjutor bishop-elect of Maryland.
No announcement of DR.. Phillips
designation has been made, but it IS
understood that his name has been
presented to the chapter by the
Right Rev. James E. Freeman.
Bishop of Washington, and will be
considered at meeting of the chap
ter on october II.
Whether or not DR.. Phillips will
accept the post is matter of spec
uIation. At his office at the Church
of the Epiphany this afternoon, it
was said that he had not mentioned
the matter to his associates. Mean
while, officers of the Cathedral at
Mount st. Alban declared they had
no information on the subject.
DR.. Phillips was born in Spring
field, Ohio, on May l, 1875. He was
educated at Wittenburg College, the
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Mrs. Martin Takes Lead
In Virginia Golf Tourney

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 30.-Mrs.
Lily Harper Martin of Portsmouth
carded a two-over-par Al on the
out nine of the 18-hole qualifying
round of the State Women's Golf
Tournament today and was ahead OF
the field in the defense of her title
on the basis of early scores returned.
Mrs. Martins partner, Mrs. Clara
Priddy of Richmond, shot 43 and
was second among the early re-
porters.
Qualifying scores:
Mrs. Henry M. Brundage, Rich
mond, 51-45-96.
Mrs. Neil E. Vessels, Roanoke, 81
44-95.
Mrs. S. R. Hall, Richmond, Al
A-91.
Mrs. w. w. Handy, Roanoke,
50-42-92.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Bucky Harris
Signs as Pilot
0f'42 MATS
Griffith Announces
His Retention for
Eighth Straight Year
erecial Dispatch to The Star.

Erecial Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK. Sept. 30.-Sign-
ing of Stanley Raymond tBucky)
Harris to manage the Washing
ton baseball club again in 1912
was announced here this after
noon by President Clark Griffith.
Salary terms were not revealed by
Griffith as he let it be known Harris
would head the Nationals for the
eighth successive season.
1t will be Harris 10Th year as a
major league manager. He first
piloted the Nationals from 1924
through 1928, then managed the De-
troit Tigers five seasons and the
Boston Red Sox for one year.
1924 Boy Wonder"
Led by the Boy Wonder" man
ager, the Nationals won their first
pennant and world series in 1924
Harris first year as pilot here
Harris was only q years old when
he assumed leadership of the Wash
ington team, and it gave him the
distinction of being the youngest
manager in baseball the year he led
Evening star., 1941-09-30
|Muny Deaths undWide Damage
Caused caribbean Hurricane

Floods and landslides resulting from
heavy rains and tropical storms
moving inland from the Gulf para
lyzed railway traffic and disrupted
communications today over much
of Mexico.
The city of Vera Cruz was flood
ed. Several passenger trains were
stopped by landslides. A train bound
for Mexico City from Nuevo Laredo
jumped the rails yesterday near
Monterey. One car overturned and
four passengers were injured.
Traffic on the Southern Pacific
line was halted by landslides between
Mazatlan and Guadalajara.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
0den Found Guilty
OF Murder; Death
Penalty Mandatory
Jury Out Less Than
Three Hours in Staying
Of Young Sweetheart

Guy E. Oden, 10, was found guilty
of first-degree murder-which car
ries a mandatory death sentence
by a District Court jury this after
noon in the Staying of his l5-year-
old sweetheart, Ellen Cannon.
The jury of IL men and one woman
spent less than three hours deliber-
ating. They returned their verdict
shortly before 3 pm. TO Justice Ad-
kins. who presided over the trial.
The silence of the courtroom was
shattered after the verdict had been
announced when the boys mother,
Mrs. Lillian Elam, cried out. The
youth, former theater usher, stood
holding to a chair and showed no
sign of emotion as he heard the
verdict.
To Seek New Trial.
Oden left the courtroom in custody
of deputy marshals. Members of his
family remained seated, his mother
weeping. His attorney, Milton I,
Lewis, announced he would move for
a new trial.
The trial of another murder case
before Justice Adkins was inter-
rupted in order that the jury might
bring in its verdict. The jurors filed
in and faced Justice Adkins.
Have you reached a verdict under
the Indictment" inquired the court
clerk.
I'VE have" replied the foreman.
1--WE find the defendant guilty of
murder in the first degree
Individually the jurors replied to
the judges inquiry as to whether
this represented their verdict. 1t
was indicated the youth would come
up for sentence next week.
Young Oden shot his sweetheart
to death last July <l9 at the apart
ment of her sister, Mrs. Helen Yates,
ia o street SW. The shooting came
as climax to quarrel.
He went on trial last week. and
witnesses for the prosecution recon-
structed the circumstances of the
Staying. Yesterday, he was on the
stand himself and told of living with
Ellen as man and wife for brief
period at Christmas time. He said
he was the father of the baby she
was expecting: Closing arguments
in the case were heard this morning
Wept at Argument.
Oden sat with his hands over his
eyes, weeping silently, as Assistant
United States Attorney Bernard
Margolius demanded that he be con-
victed of first-degree murder.
There was the sound of sobs in
the courtroom as Defense Attorney
Lewis pleaded with the jury
to please give this boy back
to his mother by bringing in ver-
dict of not guilty" Mr.. Lewis, in
his summation, contended that the
gun which Guy pointed at his
sweetheart on July 10 went off acci-
dentally and that the boy had not
intended to kill.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Red Ruffing TO Open
Series for Yankees;
May Oppose Davis
Durocher Is Reticent
About Starter; Yonks
PIon Regular Lineup
| Rain Is Forecast
| For World Series
| Opener Tomorrow

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-The
weather man was none too
hopeful today for good weather
for the opening of the World
Series between the Yankees
and Dodgers tomorrow.
The forecast for tonight was
light rain and for tomorrow
occasional rain and warmer.
At pm. today it was cloudy
and the thermometer read 81
degrees. In event of unfavor-
able weather, Commissioner
Lands has the final say on
postponement, which would
move the entire series back one
day.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
| Wilson High
| Senior Named
ICudet Colonel

Robert Ashford. l7-year-old son
of an Army officer, today was named
colonel of the cadet corps in the
eight District white high schools. \,
Announcement was made by AS
sistant Supt. of Schools Chester w,
Holmes, in charge of senior high >
schools.
Young Ashford, a senior at Wood
row Wilson High School, has been
active in dramatics and STUDENT
government at the school in addi-
ton to his cadet work.
Principal Norman j. Nelson said
the new colonel lives with his
mother at 3433 Porter street NV.
and that his father is on Army duty
in New jersey.
Naming of the Wilson High
School student means the brigade
staff will be chosen also from that
school. Wilson has the 6th Cadet
Regiment. )
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Barber Dies of Poison
On Wuy to HOSPITAL

A man identified bv Montgomery
police as Edgar N. Hill, 33, of the
43OO block East-West highway, Be-
thesda, Md, a barber, died of poison
ing on the way to Walter Reed
Hospital today He was found in
his car by Montgomery police, who
said bottle of poison was found on
the front seat beside him.
Policeman E. R. Thompson saw
Mr.. Hill, who had recently opened
a barber shop in the 67O0 block of
Wisconsin avenue slumped over the
steering wheel as he patrolled the
section about 2 pm. When he dis
covered the man was unconscious,
he summoned Park Policeman j.
w. Sheedy, who drove the car to the
hospital. Mr.. Hill was dead on ar
rival.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Naval Ordnance Plant
Is Dedicated by Blondy

By the Associated Press.
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 30-Rea1
Admiral w. H. P. Blandy declared
today that nobody in the world can
beat an American at anything. once
that American has set him mind to
the job
In an address at ceremonies dedi-
eating a new $l65OO,OO0 naval ord
nance plant here. the chief of the
Navy's Ordnance Bureau continued
And we have set our minds to the
Job"
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Earlier story on Page ALL

Following up announcement OF
more than a score of promotions in
the Police Department earlier in the
day, Acting Police Supt. Edward j.
Kelly made public this afternoon a
list of 81 assignments, a majority
of them involving transfers.
The police chief explained that
the changes represented had been
made ito increase efficiency and for
the good of the service
The new captains assignments
are: Clarence Lutz of the 18th pre-
cinct assigned to 10th precinct; Will
liam Cunningham, to remain in the
traffic division; Robert Pearce, t,
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Extensive Shoke-up Ordered
By Kelly in D. G. Police Force

remain at first precinct, and Arthur
C. Belt, transferred from seventh to
eighth precinct.
Other captains involved in the
shake-up. one of the most extern
sive in the history of the Metro
politan. Police Department, were
eighth to ninth precinct; Oscar Let
terman, from twelfth to third, and
Walter Storm, from third to twelfth.
Among the new lieutenants,
Charles C. Wise of harbor precinct,
was transferred to fourth; William
T. Barnes of thirteenth to eighth;
Charles S. Dwyer, from first to
(See POLICE, Page 2-X)
Evening star., 1941-09-30
WIDE SOCIAL SECURITY EXPANSION MAPPED
F. B. |. Probes
Costly at
Defense Plant
RY The Associated Press.


CLEVELAND. Sept. 30.-A five
alarm fire today razed most of the
National Bronze and Aluminium
Foundry Co. plant here. John l..
Schneider, executive vice president,
estimated the loss might reach
S1.500,000.
The company had millions of dol
lars worth of defense contracts
castings for guns, airplane motors
and tank transmission castings.
The Federal Bureau of Investiga-
ton launched an investigation.
The fire, one of the worst in the
city's industrial history, forced more
than 800 workers to fee. 1t started
in a room used for storage of scrap
aluminium and ragged for two hours.
The five alarms. the top number
under the Cleveland system. brought
20 companies to fight the blaze.
-Four persons were slightly injured
Evening star., 1941-09-30
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Sept.
3O.-Many deaths and widespread
damage were reported today from a
hurricane which swept across the
Caribbean over the week end and
struck the north coast of Honduras
from Puerto Cortes to the Nicara-
guam frontier.
The islands of Guanaja and Utila
and houses and plantations at
Puerto Castillo and in the Mos
quitia region were hard hit, with
thousands reported left homeless.
Several small ships were sunk.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 80 R.-
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Navy Demands
Union Keep lis
Strike Pledge
Challenges Metal
Trades to Halt
Work Stoppuges
Earlier Story on Page abb

BY the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Sept. 30.-The Navy
charged before the American
Federation of Labor Metal Trades
Department convention today
that there was a serious diScrep-
ancy between its announced pol
icy of cooperation during the
national emergency and the ac-
tual condition of continuing
strikes and strike threats.
The statement, written especially
for the convention by Assistant Sec
retary of the Navy Ralph Bard, said
Hitler is not engaged in innocent
fun and every work stoppage plays
right into Hitlers hands"
Recalling that the Metal Trades
Department on January l adopted
a solemn pledge there would be no
work stoppages on defense produc-
ton IA pledge reaffirmed yesterday
by President John P. Frey, Mr.
Bard's statement asserted that:
Despite this, something is StlIl
! lacking in your membership and re-
sponse to your leadership.
How is it that we have strikes
and threat of StrikeS?"
Mr.. Bard wrote that on September
20 there were "a strikes on projects
involving naval contracts and that
five of them were by metal trades
unions. mo month since January,
he added, has been free of strikes
involving your membership"
The statement questioned the
ability of the metal trades unions
to control their memberships.
The criticism was voiced just be-
fore the convention recessed to dis
cuss the threatened walkout oi
welders in Seattle and at Tacoma
Monday to enforce demands not
against their employers but against
| the r r.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Louis-Novo Fight
Movies Too Dull;
Won't Be Released

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-There
won't be any motion pictures at
your neighborhood film palace
this week to settle arguments
about the Joe Louis-Lou Nova
fight.
After viewing the films today,
the distributors decided that
they made too dull show, ex-
cept for the actual Knockout
punch and a brief furry in the
fourth round, and as a result
they will not send them out.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Jan VoItin Loses Anti-Deportotion Appeal

SAN FRANCISCO tP1-Author Jan Valtin 36, who criti
czed Naz activities in his book Ou of the Night today
twotwo vote of the State Advisory Board appeal
pardon escape deportation to Germany. He could,
however, still pardon when the matter before
Gov Cubert L Olson Vatin, whose real is Richard
Keb was convicted 1926 of assault with deadly weapon
sentenced years released in 1929 for deportation
re-entered country Illegally.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
R. A. F. Attacks Heavily Guorded Nozi Convoy

LONDON lFTorpedo- carrying patrol ships of the R. A
attacked heavily guarded German con-
off the German coast today the Air Ministry announced
tonight after hundreds of British aircraft had given the
cities of Hamburg and Stetn the heaviest bombing
during night. medium szed vessel largest
the group hit by torpedo before escorng desroyers
could open fire, the ministry said.
Earlier Raid Story on Page A-4D
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Budyenny Fled Ukraine by Air, Nozis Say

BERLIN lP.-DNB. reported tonight that Marshal
Budnny commander of the Russian forces in the
Ukraine Soviet Armies which encircled
east of Kiev, but that he escaped in airpane.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
33Red Trains Wrecked or Damaged, Berlin Says

BERLIN DP-Thirty three Russian transport and supply
wrecked damaged by German bombers in the
Kharkov of the extreme Eastern Ukraine yesterday
DNB reported today. In addition, DN.B said, German
planes 500on Soviet transport ship and damaged
two other ships totaling 800 tons in Lake Ladoga.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Hotel Disputonts Seek to Avert Strike

Representatives Washington hotels their organized
employees and Federal labor conciator meeting late
afternoon settle differences and block
strike scheduled midnight enforce workers
demands wage closed shop two-hour
day failed effect agreement
Earlier Story Page A-3)
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Belmont Park

SIXTH RACE-Purse, $4,000; Ladies
Handicap; 3-year-olds and upward; Ia
miles.
aUp the Hill (McCrearyl $50 $50 go
Dark Discovery (Madden) 1920 , 40
Pretty Pet tSchmldD 400
Time $50.
Also rar-Jeanne d'Arc, Shine o Night,
town, Pomayya fDamaged Goods, fDog-
house, Equitable.
Evening star., 1941-09-30
Late News Bulletins
S75O,OOO Fire Rozes Two Buildings

BRISTOL Conn lF-Two four-story business structures
in downtown Bristol, of them 40room hotel occupied
chiefly by defense workers. destroyed today by fire that
Fire Chief George Graham estimated S750000
damage.