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Evening star., 1941-01-30
W. P. A. Aids In Defense
Proqrams in District

The District w. p. A. has offered
its services to the District Defense
Council in organizing and operating
a program to provide wholesome
entertainment and recreation for
defense workers, trainees and service
men in the Capital area, it was an
nounced today.
Paul Edwards, District w. P. A.
administrator, said his forces are
being realigned to facilitate such
work and that new director, Mrs.
Amelie Sykes Fair, had been ap-
pointed to take charge Of the Pro-
fessional Service Division, which
hereafter will be called the Com
munity Service Programs. He said
this division would have three Sec
tions, dealing with public activities,
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Engineers Suggest
WAY 10 Speed Defense

The defense program Is making
too little use Of our secondary pro-
ducing facilities" a conference Of
industrial engineers called to fur
ther the farming out" Of defense
contracts announced today.
After meeting with Morris L.
Cooke, management engineer at
tached to the staff of Sidney Hill
man, associate director of the Office
of Production Management, the 16
engineers declared "a great part, If
not all, of the manufacturing ma
chinery of the country, regardless of
age, can be brought into defense
production.
They approved Mr.. Cookies efforts
in increasing production facilities
by utilizing machinery and labor in
ghost towns" where mills have
been closed for some time.
The success and effectiveness Of
the principle Of subcontracting. or
farming out has been demon
strated," their announcement de-
clared "and the need for its rapid
and widespread extension is vitality
urgent"
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Savings Stamp Drive
Is Planned 10 HeIp
Finance Defense
Post Offices Would Sell
10, Is and so Cent and
Dollar Denominations
RlCKGROUND-

BACKGROUND
Five weeks ago Secretary Nor
penthau announced Treasury
plans 11ere in making to enlist
financial support OF all Americans
for defense driUe, through sale OF
small-denomination stamps SINH
lar to World War liberty stamps.
Pending legislation, providing tor
increase in national debt limit to
S65,O00, 900, 900, also sets up ma
chinery for small-Stamp sale.
Evening star., 1941-01-30
ham, the Hamilton and Wardman
Park-are preparing for capacity
audiences

ham, the Hamilton and Wardman
Park-are preparing for capacity
audiences.
Mrs. Roosevelt to Cut Cake.
Mrs. Roosevelt will make the
rounds with the stars tonight. She
is to be at Wardman Park at II
pm. to cut the huge birthday cake
which has been baked for the occa-
sion. Then she and the celebrities
will return to the White House to
hear the Presidents radio speech.
There are others who will partici-
pate tonight. There is Clifton Fadi-
man, the quick-tongue of "Informa-
ton, Please; Preston Foster. Stir
ling Hayden and Glenn Ford, Holly
wood leading men: Kay Aldridge,
glamorous former magazine model,
whose home is near Warsaw, Va:
Alice Marble, the tennis star; Red
Shelton and Jay C. Flippen, the
comedians.
Constance Moore. blond young
singer from Dallas. arrived late last
night and Immediately telephoned
to some of her relatives who live
here-a cousin, Mrs. Robert Ash,
and great-aunt, Mrs. E. w. Luna.
Miss Moore is staying at the Carl
ton.
Three of the stars-Miss OHara.
Mr.. Morris and Mr.. Raft-will make
a quick journey to Baltimore for
appearances at dances there. They
will go to Baltimore early and re-
turn in time to make the rounds of
local parties. Tommy Harmon will
leave Washington after the Willard
banquet and spend the evening at
the Baltimore parties.
And then there are the thousands
of Washingtonians-who will dance
so that others may walk"
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Film Stars Scinfi||ate
In Crowds Ready for
Birthday Parties
Glamour Girls and Movie
Heroes Rush About in
Pre- Boil Activities

(Continued From First Page)
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Housing Model Display
Scheduled Tonight

Models of defense housing will be
on display at the Washington Hotel
tonight in connection with a party
of Public Buildings Administration
officials of the Presidents Birthday
Ball.
Among the officials in the
party will be John M. Carmody. ad-
ministrator of the Federal Works
Agency; Allen Johnstone, general
counsel Of F. w. A.; Harry Hunter.
assistant to the commissioner of
public buildings, and Louis A. ST.
mon. supervising architect of the
Public Buildings Administration.
Evening star., 1941-01-30

toWn-but Hollywood-can hold to-
gether under the impact of more
than one Ritz.
Evening star., 1941-01-30

Bs the Associated Press.
Children's dimes and housewives
dollars will help finance some $3,-
600 ,o00, 900 of Americas defense pro-
gram, if a joint savings stamp CAM
paign under consideration today by
the Treasury and Post once De-
partments is finally adopted.
The Post once Department, 1t was
learned, has given favorable con-
sideration to a Treasury proposal
that the existing postal savings sys-
tenn be used to borrow money from
persons of moderate means.
Here's how the plan would work:
Any one with loose change and a
desire to invest 1t in defense could go
to any post office in the country and
buy savings stamps in denomina-
tions of 10, rs and so cents and 81.
Persons with more money or who
had accumulated a number Of the
small stamps could buy savings Ger
tificates" In denominations ranging
from 81 to $1,000.
A Nationwide publicity campaign
would urge their purchase.
The Post once Department would
reinvest the savings stamp receipts
in Treasury bonds or certificates.
Thus the Treasury would get the
money without the expense and
trouble Of setting up new system
designed to accomplish the same
thing. In the World War, the Treas
ury did establish its own system
Evening star., 1941-01-30
1,250 Tons of Lead Sold

NEW YORK, Jan. 80 R.-St.
Joseph Lead Co. reported so tons
of Southeast Missouri pig lead sold
yesterday at s5.35 per 100 pounds,
East st. Louis; 900 tons at s5.55, New
York, and 300 tons at the New York
average.
Evening star., 1941-01-30
welfare programs and research and

welfare programs and research and
records.
The general idea is to coordinate
w. P. A. activities with the defense
program, particularly as to recrea-
ton, vocational rehabilitation, music
and arts and adult education, Mr..
Edwards said.
Robert E. Bondy, District welfare
director, who is head of the Welfare
Committee of the District Defense
Council, is working with Mr.. Ed
wards in preparing the councils
welfare and recreation plans.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Statement Of 8-Point Program

THE United States and Britain seek aggrandize-
men territorial other
CThey desire to territorial changes that do not
accord with the freely expressed wishes of the peoples
cOncerned;"
~ form of government under which they will live; and
they wish to sovereign rights and
stored to those who have been orcby deprived of them
hThey will endeavor with due respect for their exist
ing obligations to further the enjoyment by all faiths,
great small victor yanquished of equal
terms to the trade and to the materials of the world
which needed for their economic prosperity
E-"They desire to bring about fullest collaboration be-
tween all nations for improved labor standards,
economic advancement and social security.
c-"After final destruction of the Nazi tyranny, they
" hope to established a peace which will afford to
all nations the of dwelling in safety and afford
that all in all the lands may live out their
lives i'm freedom from fear and want.
7-"Such peace should enable all to traverse the
high without hindrance.
y realistic well spiritual reasons must to
the abandonment Of the of force. Since future
peace be maintained If land, air ornaments
continue to be employed by nations which threaten,
may threaten aggression outside their frontiers they
believe pending the establishment of wider and perma
nent system of general security that the disarmament of
such nations is essential. They will likewise aid and
courage all other practicable measures which will tighten
for peaceloyng peoples the crushing burden of
ments.
(Signed) "FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.
(signed) WINSTON s. CHURCHILL"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
All Angles Considered at Farley

The President and the prime minister have had sew
eral conferences They have considered the dangers
world civilization arising from the policies of military
domination by conquest upon which the Hitherto govern
ment of Germany and other governments associated
Herewith have embarked and have made clear the
the latter word believed by the White House to have
been garbled inransmssion and it thought to
steps which their countries respectively taking for
their safety in the face of these dangers.
They have agreed upon the following joint declara
ton:
Joint declaration of the President of the United
States of America and the prime minister Mr. Churchill
representing his majesty's government in the United
Kingdom, being met together, deem it right to make
known certain principles in the national policies
OF their respective countries which they base their
hopes for better future for the world
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
AMENDMENT FIGHT

The Senate and House conferees
knocked out all these amend
ments. and two Republican Senate
memers of the conference commit
tee. Austin and Bridges, signed
the report
Representative Dewey Short OF
Missouri. Republican House con-
fierce. refused 10 sign took the
fight 10 the floor OF the House.
and the House sustained him yes
terday by sending the bill back to
conference with instructions 10
the House confcrees 10 insist on
retaining all House amendments.
The five TO one vote of 252 10
80 by which the House showed It's
mistruSt of the drastic Senate bill
joltcd the Democratic leadership
at both ends OF the capitol.
"1n my opinion this kills this
seizure hill for this session OF
Congress" said Representative
Short after the vote had been
taken. "It II a hot potato, and
I don't believe IL can be re-
vived."
The House action came after a
food of protests had begun TO pour
into congressional offices. The bill
was strongly opposed on the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Several Injured
In Paris Riots


BERLIN. Aug. 14-"Commu-
niSt-inSpired Incidents in tho
heart OF Paris took a toll Of sew.
eral wounded yesterday, the Der
lin radio said today, quoting the
newspaper Aujourd'hui.
"Only references 10 the incl
dents" the radio said. ARE to he
found In the Paris press. Some
incidents occurred at the Saint
LaZaTe railway station at about
| y. m. Wednesday. The Incl
dents were Communist-inspired.
Police arrested is persons nj one
time. Later shots were fired and
some persons were wounded
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Pledge TO Stain
To Be Revealed
International New. StrvIc, cabI.

LONDON Aug. ID A joint
Anglo-American message to Pre-
mier Josef Stain of Soviet Russia
will be made public at p. m. to-
morrow 90 a. m. Detroit time)
III was understood in London to-
day.
Today'S Anglo-AmeriCan dec
laration Of peace aims was warmly
welcomed by the Soviet Embassy
in London.
References of aid TO the Soviet
Union are chiefly appreciated, q
spokesman said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Seizure
Hill Hits
HOuSeSnaS
BY GEO. ROCKWELL BROWN
Special to THE DETROIT TINES

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE
House Of Representatives, on the
heels OF its one-vote margin for
army service extension. followed
up with another show Of protest
against administration war poll
cies when il rejected the
conference HsDort on the property
seizure bill.
The bill, which would give the
government dictatorial pow 5
over all business and industry, was
amended on us passage through
the House TO prevent the ruin of
industries through the seizure OF
vital machines or parts OF ma
chimes.
House amendments also pro-
tected the constitutional right Of
citizens 10 keep their firearms,
and provided that prevailing
market prices must be paid for
anything taken over by the gov
eminent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14

countries on which they base
their hopes for a better flu
ture for the world"
The joint declaration repre-
scented the clearest statement of
peace aims which have been
made by the British government
since the outbreak Of the war.
NO TERRITORIAL CLAIMS
II led observers in Washington
TO believe that the British may be
pressing the United States govern.
ment for more drastic assistance
in the war and that President
Roosevelt decided before commit
ting this country TO any greater
participation In the conflict 10 OBJ
tain definite pledge from
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Continued on Page Seven)
Australian Premier
To Call on Roosevelt

MELBOURNE, Aug. 14.-GNS)
Australian Prime Minister Rob
crt C.. MenzieS. who is expected 10
visit London shortly. probably will
travel by way OF the United States
TO confer with President Roosevelt
en- route, II was learned today.
The primary object OF Menzies
mission. it was said. is 10 ensure
forccful presentation Of the Aus
tralian viewpoint on Pacific az
fairs TO the British war cabinet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
MILITARY MOVE

The reorganization was followed
quickly by a Japanese military
move into southern French Indo-
China.
Baron Hiranuma is known as
one of Nippon's most intense ma
tionalistS. Although he is pro-AxiS,
his chief concern is the develop
ment of Japan. and his appoint
ment 10 the vice-premiership in
July was regarded As indication
that Japan would pursue her own
policies in the Far East without
actively assisting the AXIS in the
western war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14

The President of the United States and the prime
minister, Mr.. Churchill representing his maestys gov
ernJnent in the United Kingdom have met at sea-
They have been accompanied by officials of their two
governments, including high ranking officers of their
military naval and air services
The whole problem of the supply of munitions of war
provided by the leaseend act for the armed forces
of the United States and for those countries actively
gagged in resisting aggression has been further examined
Lord Beaverbrook, the minister of supply of the
British government has joined in these conferences He
going to proceed to Washington to discuss further de-
tails with appropriate officials of the United States
government These conferences will also the sup
ply problems Of the Soviet Union.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14

UkHR. CHAIRMAN, great
lVI majority OF the people OF
America, wisely or unwisely, en-
dorsed the foreign policy of this
administration.
"When they endorsed that for
eign policy they committed this
country TO the obligation Of aiding
the democracies in every possible
way short of war.
Evidently many people In this
country and some Of those con
nected with this administration
did not appreciate the implications
OF that policy.
Evidently there are still many
people In America who construe
the defense program a. "A glorified
WPA project.
But the time has come In this
country when all Of us must begin
TO realize that the only way we
can carry out that policy and the
only way We can preserve free
dom In this country IL frankly
and truthfully 10 tell the Ameri-
can people that they must be pre-
pared TO sacrifice without stint
for the preservation OF this
country.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
World Peace Aim
OF 8-Point Program
By KINGSBURY SMITH
Jnt1 New. Service star Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Aug. Ia. Disclosing
that they had held an historic conference on
the high seas, President Roosevelt and Prime
Minister Churchill today announced an eight
point program of peace aims, embracing
final destruction of Naziism," the right of
oppressed nations to choose their own form
of government, guaranteed freedom of the
seas and disavowment by both the Unite
States and Britain of any territorial conquest.
The dramatic meeting, presumably held during
the last several days. also resulted in discussions for
additional United States aid to Britain and Russia,
with high British officials scheduled to return to
Washington with Mr.. Roosevelt later this week for
further conferences on this aspect
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Nazis Raid Suez Bases

BERLIN. Aug. IA GNS)--
German fghter-bomber planes last
night attacked British air bases
along the Suez canal, the high
command announced today. Large
sections of British ammunition
dump near Tobruk were reported
destroyed in another raid.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
TO MEET MONDAY

Neudeck said tho commission
erS will meet Monday 10 consider
criminal prosecution in the incl
dent and 10 award a contract for
new liquor stamps TO make obSo-
lete the still missing stamps
Investigators are attempting 10
determine how far this conspiracy
went. Neudcck said.
The loss from the forgery con-
Spiracy, as uncovered 10 date.
would amount 10 only few hun
drcd dollars. covered by the
blanket bond on all employees.
NeudeCk said.
Forged orders would Swindle the
state Of the ID per cent wholesale
discount
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Democracy's New Order

The sweeping peace aims formulated by the
heads of the two governments were viewed as a
statement of democracys proposed "new order and
reply to any Hitler peace offensive that might
be in the offing.
The tenor of their statement limited strongly at
association of nations for the fullest colabora-
ton necOnomc matters, and to afford all nations
the means of dwelling in safety within their own
boundaries -"
Plainly stated was their demand for disarmament
of the toatarian powers because 'no future peace
can be maintained if land, sea or air ornaments
continue to be employed by nations which threaten,
or may threaten, aggression outside their frontiers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Released Here and in London

Official disclosure that the conference had been
held was made in Washington by the White House, a
similar announcement being released simultaneously
in London on behalf of Churchill
The White House said that the President and
the British premier were accompanied by officials of
their two governments, including high ranking
officers of their military, naval and air services
British Minister of Supply Lord Beaverbrook also
j joined in the conferences and is proceeding to
Washington.
In joint declaration the President and the Prime min.
lister said they deemed right to known certain com.
principles in the national policies of their respective
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
IN THE
NEWS

AR. DIES, Democrat of Texas.
IVA chairman of the congressional
committee to investigate subver-
sive activities, recently made a
great speech In the House of
Representatives at Washington.
1t was great because IL was
strong and brave and TRUE.
1t was not printed widely In the
newspapers.
But, as Mr.. Dies says, the time
has come TO tell the truth frankly.
And this paper and this column
purpose to print the truth as, fear
lessly rs Mr.. Dies speaks II.
Wherefore, the most pertinent
paragraphs from Mr.. Dies fine
speech are reprinted herewith,
from the Congressional Records
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
NvIIE HAVE declared tina
w there II national =emer


w there IL national =emer-
gency.
"We have challenged the SUI
premscy OF the greatest military
power on earth.
adolf Hitler has welded the
manpower and the resources Of
Germany and the whole continent
Of Europe into single unprece-
dented striking force.
He has not only done that but
he has made tremendous progress
In South America.
The time has come when this
Congress must be prepared 10 face
tho facts.
Congress. of course. has dit
ficult problem ahead because We
are the representatives OF the
people and pledged 10 carry out
their will and their wishes: bu,
we must talk honestly and
frankly 10 our constituents: and
our President must speak honestly
and frankly 10 the American
people and set an example Ia thi,
country, an example OF courage,
of frankness. and OF candor. telling
the American people that every
one of them must pay. and pay
and their children must pay. and
they must sacrifice.
There II no alternative.
1--WE must realize that all OF H.
C. ]. o., \. Y. Of L., business
people of all degrees and OF all
economic stations of life-must
he prepared 10 make great
sacrifices.
"IF WE ARE NOT. THEN WE
OUGHT To ABANDON OUR
+ OR IGN POLICY AND
FRANKLY SAY THAT WI
WE'RE SPEAKING WITHOUT
X WIN g THE CONSE.
QUENCES OF OUR TALK.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Vice Premier
Of Japan
Wounded

TOXIC. Aug. Ia - In protest
against new japanese war meas
ures. a gunman today shot and
wounded 76-year-old Vice Premier
Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma, pro-
Nazi minister without portfolio
and key member Of the cabinet.
The would-be assassin, Nsohiko
Ishiyama, was captured by govern
ment guards after dramatic
chase in which Baron Hiranuma,
wounded in the neck. took part.
Latest reports said that Hira-
numa's wound had proved 10 be
slight. He is now under the care OF
a court phVSician
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
PROTEST SHOT

Ishiyama. police said, called on
Baron Hiranuma at the vice-pre-
mier's home this morning. and
Immediately upon m Getting the
minister drew a pistol and sent
a bullet into Hiranuma's neck.
Police said the shot apparently
was fired in protest against invo-
cation last Monday of the national
mobilization act. and the high
cost Of the current japanese
expansion program.
Under the mobilization act. the
government was enabled 10 con-
script all natiopal resources.
Baron Hiranuma was reap
pointed 10 the cabinet less than a
month ago in a shake-up which
left Prince Fumimaro Konoye in
the premiership, but which re-
the cabinet along more
lines
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
ADMITS LANITY

Neudeck continued:
II doubt II this could have
happened In many places because
il requires the connivance OF
managers and assistant man
ayers To approve the forged or
ders."
He admitted a laxity in th'
handling of stamps by previou
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
Rum Shakeup
For State
In Progress
Times stan Corre.pond,nt

LANSING. Aug. IA reor.
ganization Of the Michigan liquor
department is in progress today
following the uncovering of con.
SpiracieS reputedly 10 forge or
ders and stamp bottles illegally.
Philip J. Neudeck. liquor con-
troll commission secretary, re-
vealed the shakeup.
Said Neudeck:
I'VE are keeping our present
top executives. hut We are re-
assigning duties and streamlin-
ing departmental functions for
greater efficiency.
ANNOUNCEMENT SOON
within n few days we should
he ready 10 announce COM
plete departmental reorganiza-
ton"
Meanwhile, the commission /
hunt for the missing 2O0,OOO liquor
stamps resulted in the location o.
several hundred OF the stickers ir
the commission Escansba office
Commissioner James ID. Dotsci
revealed today
Puzzled as 10 how the stamp:
landed in the Escanaba Office
DotSch also said enforcement,
agents reported bootleggers hac
no difficulty in getting stamps.
4 conspiracy 10 obtain whisky
az wholesale prices on forged or
derS also was uncovered this week
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14

O0OW can YOU stop the mech
III anized barbarism of Adolf
Hitler?
How can YOU stop II - we
Initiate the disastrous steps that
led 10 the downfall Of France
"If there IL man In this house
who has not carefully studied the
(EanAlsaal
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
+ reed0m for All Nations,
R00Seve|t-Church Plan
After Meeting at Sc;
Text of Declaration
Internationally service Wiz.

WASHINGTON, Aug. I4.-The following is the text
of the signed by President Roosevelt and Prime
Minister Churchill concerning their meeting
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-14
See Postwar
League of Nations

LONDON. Aug 14-GNS)-
London observers today re-
marked on the similarity be-
tween the Roosevelt Churchill
peace declaration and President
Wilson's Ia points.
Some commentators predicted
an eventual league Of nations
with teeth IN IL after the war
IS over.