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Evening star., 1941-08-16

try from which an attack may come.
These hard inescapable facts con-
stitute the reason why your Gov
eminent has extended the time OF
your service and is asking from
you every possible effort in the
training which We can give you.
They are also the reasons why We
are asking you to give us the patri-
otic devotion, the faith and the
spirit which have in past wars made
American Armies unconquerable.
1t would not only be a danger to e.
the safety Of your country but a
crime against you yourself if We
should send you half trained to
meet the enemy troops against
whom you might be pitted.
We are not seeking to rival the
size of these possible enemy forces
which surround US. But we wish an
Army which in equipment, in train
ing and in spirit, aided by an un-
surpassed air force and the full
efforts of our Navy, will be able to
meet and conquer any attack which
may Oc oOGClllpNCu dSd4llSG ally PAL
of our homeland. We believe that
you men of the new Army of the
United States will be able to do
that. We believe that, given the
training and the weapons. an Amer
ican Army, actuated by the spirit of
free men, will be more than a match
for any similar Army composed Of
men who are not free.
Not a Waste of Time.
I have served in the Army and 7
know the soldiers point of view both
while in the service and in later
life. You may take it from me that.
your service to the Nation in its
hour of need will not be a waste of
your time and effort. In the years
that lie ahead you will hold your
! heads high in the thought that you
gave honest and faithful service as
soldiers when your country called.
Remember that you are the chosen
fighting men of the Nation. Others
throughout the land are working to
supply you with the equipment and
the weapons with which you are 10
act in our defense. But, however
earnestly and effectively they may
labor, no man who contributes TO
the common cause only work or
money can ever stand on the level
of you who are asked TO risk life
itself for your country and your
/ countrymen.
I This Nation was founded in the
bond of blood and sacrifice by men
who pledged their lives, their for
/ tunes and their sacred honor. They
reached their goal. Now you men
of new generation are called upon
/ to preserve the freedoms which they
so bravely won. To serve in the
common defense. for the general
welfare. is the first obligation Of an
American citizen. You will not
falter. You cannot fail.
Evening star., 1941-08-16
Germony's War Prisoners About q 900, 900;
French Movie Moral Is I'm Glad I'm Captive

ing hay and replanting forests.
German military authorities, to
show that the French fondness for
theatricals flourishes even behind
barbed wire, brought French
prisoner made movie to Berlin and
exhibited it before foreign corre-
spondents.
French prisoners wrote the see
mario, prepared the costumes and
scenery, played all the roles and
directed the production. The film
has loose plot-in the manner of
historical ficticn-based on the
treatment of war prisoners through
out the centuries, beginning with
cave men.
AS the film story comes up to
modern times bit of propaganda
creeps into the story-the implied
moral being Il am glad I am Ger
man war prisoner"
Making the movie, which was
produced at a French officers camp,
is just one Of many activities in
Evening star., 1941-08-16

the 12o prison camps scattered
throughout greater Germany.
Young prisoners are given an op-
portunity to continue their educa-
ton progress, the Germans say. with
their own countrymen as instruc-
tors. Many French officers, who
are not obliged to work in prison
camps, have taken advantage of
these opportunities, a German in
formant told correspondents.
Many other war prisoners are
assigned to work and receive wages
the same as civilians, which they
can use as pocket money or send to
their families" German Army
representative said.
Each camp has $4,000 to $4,000
men, but usually only about one
fourth of that number are lin resi-
dence'--the rest having been as
signed to work on farms and in
factories, where they usually are
sheltered IN small, guarded groups.
Evening star., 1941-08-16

help to the Soviet. In an official ex-
change of notes August with Soviet
Ambassador Constantin Oumansky,
Secretary Hull pledged "all economic
assistance practicable in defense of
the Nazis' predatory attack"
Since Russian resistance was
deemed "in the interests of the ma
tional defense of the United States
the Soviet was Immediately granted
priority in purchases of war supplies
here and issued unlimited licenses
for export of a long list of urgently
needed articles and materials.
May Also Supply Ships.
The United States also promised
to consider making American ship
ping facilities available for trans
porting supplies to Vladivostok, the
Soviets Pacific port.
That announcement brought from
Toxic unofficial threats that the
Japanese, Germany's Pacific part
ner, might blockade Vladivostok to
prevent delivery of war materials.
Any supplies shipped from Britain
were assumed to have been landed
in one of Russia S Far Northern ports
or through Basra, at the head of
the Persian Gulf, and thence over
land.
Evening star., 1941-08-16

lantlc conference in an Army bomb
ers, also sped into action, conferring
with Gen. George C. Marshall, Army
Chief of Staff, and other ranking
War Department officials.
The Busy Beaver" made a quick
but comprehensive general survey
OF American production facilities of
war weapons and supplies, admitting
freely that Britain needs more of
everything procurable under the
Lease-Lend Act, particularly planes,
tanks and food. He planned to pop
in and out of other production and
procurement Offices and confer with
William S. Knudsen, director gen.
eral of the Office of Production
Management, during his brief visit.
On the diplomatic front, Under
secretary of State Sumner Welles-
who also participated in the drama
tic talks aboard H M. S. Prince of
Wales and U. S. S. Augusta-spent
several hours in discussions with
Secretary Hull, and then with Wis
count Halifax, the British Ambas-
sador. Mr.. Welles provided his chief
with complete f1ll-in on the gen.
eral questions discussed by the
President and Prime Minister.
Supplies Already Shipped.
The RooSevelt-Churchill message
disclosed that already many ship
loads (of SupplieS) have left our
shores and more will leave in the
immediate future" Even before that
disclosure, the sailing of an Amer
lean tanker loaded with gasoline and
Oil for the Russian Army had been
announced here.
After six weeks warfare the Soviet
forces are conceded to have lost
large quantities of rifles, ammuni-
t1on, motor vehicles ana equipment
Tor the 100000 Russians Moscow has
admitted to be dead, wounded and
missing.
An official Red Army communiuue
on August 8 also admitted the loss
OF 5000 tanks, 1000 guns and 1000
alrplanes since the start of the
fighting.
Pointing out that the war goes
on upon many fronts and before it
Is over there may be further fight
ing fronts" the Roosevelt Churchill
message to Stain declared that our
resources though immense are linn
tied" and the question must arise
"as to where and when those re-
sources can best be used to further
the greatest extent our common
front"
To Expedite Supplies.
Russian requirements and ap-
portionment of American and Brit
ish resources to meet those re-
quirements, the message explained,
can best be determined by direct
talks.
Meanwhile, the shipment of
American and British supplies to
Russia will be expedited.
The message took on added sig
nificance in the light of Shanghai
dispatches indicating that Japan is
getting set for a military blow
against Russian Siberia. The Jap
anese have bristled at previous
American moves to send supplies to
Russia.
Soon after Germany invaded her
Eastern neighbor, President Roose-
welt volunteered to send all possible
Evening star., 1941-08-16
President Is Advised
To Crack Whip on
War Production
Pepper Demonds More
Speed in Defense Work;
Slow Down. Taft Urges
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senator Pepper, Democrat. OF
Florida asserted today that Presi-
dent Roosevelt ought to crack the
whip over employers, employees
and Government administrations to
force an immediate speed up in de-
fense production.
Declaring that the implements of
warfare were being produced much
too slowly for our own good" Sena-
tor Pepper told reporters he be-
lieved the President should sum-
mon industriahsts and labor leaders
to a conference on his return to
Washington.
Il think things are going to hap
pen fast when the President gets
back" Senator Pepper said. He
certainly ought to crack the whip.
We are getting only about so per
cent of the production we need and
I hope the President calls for an
all-out sacrifice on the part of
everybody to speed things up"
On the other hand, Senator Taft,
Republican, of Ohio told the SEN
ate yesterday he could see no rea-
son why the production program
should not be spread over a greater
period Of time than now contem-
plated.
I'VE are constantly forcing the
building of more factories" he said
I'VE are taking away all of the crit
ical materials from hundreds of
small plants. There is no reason
why this program cannot be spread
over a reasonable period. =
IF We decide to do it all now
and set aside all of the critical ma
terial, We shall shut down prac-
tically every plant in the country
which has anything to do with
metals which is not working on
the defense program. If we do that
we shall throw thousands of men
out of work"
Evening star., 1941-08-16
Eat Before Dive-Bombing,
kazi Scientists Advise

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Aug. 16.-The Germans
believe that for flyers embarking
on a dive bombing maneuver, there's
nothing better than full meal.
DR.. John F. Fulton, Yale psysiolo-
gist, writing in the New England
journal of Medicine concerning re-
cent developments in aviation medi-
cine, said reports in German scien-
tific literature emphasized that
empty stomachs seriously lowered a
-bomber's ability to tolerate the
terrific acceieration of a dive.
DR.. Fulton said the Nazls were
experimenting in the use Of cer-
tain drugs to improve tolerance to
acceleration, and declared that SCI
entists in both Great Britain and
the Reich had proposed use Of
girdle-like pneumatic belts and
pneumatic trousers to minimize the
rush of blood from a flyers head to
the lower eXtremities.
Evening star., 1941-08-16
By ERNEST G. FISCHER.

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-A million Rus
sian prisoners whom the Germans
have reported capturing will bring
Germany's war prison population to
roughly 100000, military sources
say.
Most of the prisoners taken in
Russia still are on newly conquered
territory, being classified and pre-
pared to take their place in Ger
many's war economy. chiefly as
farm hands.
While specific figures have not
been disclosed, many thousands of
the 100000 French captives taken
in the western campaign have been
released during negotiations with
Vichy. Discharge preference was
given to Frenchmen who served in
the World War and those who have
big families.
Chores of war prisoners are many,
including digging potatoes, harvest
Evening star., 1941-08-16
InstaI|ment Credit
Rules May Require
More Money Down
Federal Reserve Boards
Proposed Restrictions
Set 18-Month Limit

By the Associated Press.
Close regulation of installment
credit to provide for bigger down
payments and an 18-month limit
on installment contracts was con-
sidered today by the Federal Re
serve Board in move to block in
f1ation.
The powerful board, armed with
an executive order based on credit
restriction powers carried over from
World War days, yesterday made
proposals intended for purposes OF
discussion. But the proposals car
ried the suggestion of high au-
thority.
TT is proposed" said Mariner S.
Fccles, board chairman, in the IN
itial regulations covering only a
limited number of articles and ap-
plying only moderate terms, to lay
q basis for such subsequent COW
erage and adjustment of terms as
experience in this field and eco
nomic development may indicate
to be necessary"
Larger Amounts Down.
The tentative suggestions called
for a minimum down payment of
one-third on automobiles, aircraft,
boats and motorcycles; for at least
20 per cent on radios. refrigerators
and other household appliances,
and for IS per cent on plumbing
1ir oonlitiayoipn
The proposed 18-month limit on
installment terms would apply to
cash loans under $1,000 and TO the
purchase of new and used cars.
radios, planes. power boats and
household appliances.
Such restrictions, the board hoped
would keep prices down but cutting
installment buying and would curb
manufacture Of consumer goods
which absorb materials needed for
defense.
The boards proposals were made
to group OF bankers. businessmen
and dealers, who will discuss the sug-
gestionS before the issuance Of regu-
latlons with teeth The binding reg
ulatlons may be issued next week.
Present Contracts Excepted.
Only inStallment credit was under
immediate discussion. not charge
accounts or loans payable in lump
sums. Installment contracts already
agreed on would not be affected.
While creditors were promised i'm
munltv from punishment for hon.
est mistakes and reliance on false
written statements of customers,
they would be enjoined from giving
credit if they had reason to believe
customers were borrowing down
payments from somebody else.
Merchants and others giving in
stallment credit would be given gen.
eral licenses to continue until the
end of the year, after which each
would have to obtain license from
a Federal Reserve bank or branch.
Yesterdays meeting was attended
by numerous Government officials
and also representative of the
American Bankers Association. As
sociation of Personal Finance Com
panies, American Finance Confer
ence, Industrial Bankers Associa-
ton, American Retail Federation,
Mail Order Association of America,
Independent Bankers Association.
National Automobile Dealers Asso-
clatlon, National Retail Credit As
soclation, National Retail Dry Goods
Association, National Retail Furni-
ture Association, National Retail
Hardware Association, and officials
OF some of the larger auto finance
companies.
Evening star., 1941-08-16
48 japanese Transports
On Way to Indo-Chinu

BY the Associated Press.
SAIGON, French Indo-China,
Aug. 16.-Forty-eight transports,
bringing additional japanese troops
to Southern Indo-China, are eX-
pected off Cap ST. Jacques tonight.
The troops probably will disembark
tomorrow.
Presumably they will complete the
force stipulated In the Frerh-Japa-
nese agreement for occupation OF
bases in this region.
Evening star., 1941-08-16
ArIington's Cooperation
In Cos Drive Urqed

Arlington County Manager Frank
c. Hanrahan yesterday pledged full
cooperation with the Virginia gaso-
line conservation program.
The action was taken in compli-
ance with requests from j. A. Kline,
chairman of the Gasoline Conserva-
ton Committee of the Virginia De-
tense Council. and Harold I.
Baumes, executive secretary of the
League of Virginia Municipalities.
Arlington County is a member of
both organizations
Evening star., 1941-08-16
Weather Conditions Cited.

"As for the more remote future"
he added Il can make no guarantee
there won't be any major fighting"
Military experts agree that wealth.
er conditions in Siberia make it es-
sential that Japan strike before
the end of September or postpone
action until spring.
If because of continued strong
Russian resistance against the Ger
mans the japanese miss an oppor-
tunity to attack this year, the Nip
ponese forces now concentrated in
huge numbers in Manchukuo could
be diverted to other areas, notably
China or French Indo-China for a
push farther southwark.
Troop Movement Completed.
This possibility was pointed out
by a Japanese officer who said, TT
would be an easy matter to move
the troops ii it developed they were
not needed on the Siberian frontier"
This officer stated bluntly that ia
pan has now completed the move
ment of troops to Manchukuo and
all that remains is to complete trans
portation of supplies and equip
ment."
He would not divulge the exact
strength Of japanese forces in the
north, but hinted the number was
close to 100000.
Evening star., 1941-08-16
Japan S Siberia Push,
# II Comes, Is Seen
In 7 or ; Weeks
FinoI Decision Believed
Ringing on Course Of
kuzi-Soviet Fighting

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, Aug. l6.-Japan is
getting set as fast as she can to at
tack Russian Siberia, and the blow
if it comeS-Will be within the next
two or three weeks, it was agreed
today in high japanese, German
and neutral quarters here.
Foreign military informants said
they believe Tokios final decision
will depend on the course of fight
ing in European Asia between the
Red Army and the Germans.
A smashing German victory, 1t
was held by these sources, would be
regarded by japanese Army leaders
as providing an opportunity for
Japan to realize her half-ccntury-
old ambitions regarding Siberia.
A high japanese officer said he
did not anticipate major Japanese
Russian hostilities within the i'm
mediate future" Asked how long
that covered he replied: 1T is
somewhat LONGER than one week"
Evening star., 1941-08-16
Conference

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Evening star., 1941-08-16
Symptoms of Attack Seen.

From our observation of what has
happened in Europe. we have
learned to recognize the symptoms
which invariably forecast the COM
ing of a new Axis attack Today
some Of the most significant Of
these symptoms are occurring in
South k-,~-i~a. Any reader TO-DAY
Evening star., 1941-08-16

You young men know the differ
ence between a professional team
and even the best of amateurs. The
Germans today have reached the
standard of professionals and vet
Grams. They have set a standard
which we must excel. We must be
ready to meet such a force as this
on any of the many and varied
terrains which surround our coun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
Expect Record Crowd At Danbury Tonight For Midget Races

Danbury, Conn, July 11.-With the greatest galaxy of auto race- stars ever entered for e night meet at the Danbury Speedways in the Danbury Fair grounds and with a monster display of fireworks as an added attraction, 1t is expected that a new record for attendance will be established tonight.
 The program will open with a drill by the American Legion Drum Corps. Then will follow a program of seven races in which the fore- most drivers of America will com- pete.
 Among the daredevils who have registered with Cappy Lane, direc- tor of Races for c. Stuart Me- Lean, are Broncho Bill Schlinder, one-legged ace; Lyle Dickey, Holly wood ace; George Rice, indoor American champion; Wild Bill Holmes, Ernie Gessell, Ted Tap pett, Len Duncan, Mike Joseph, Henry Steiger, Rex Records and numerous other luminaries.
 After the feature event of thirty laps the monster set pieces of fire works will be shot off.
 Orders for box seats have come from practically every city and town in Southwestern Connecticut and Cappy Lane looks for the s. R. O. sign to be hung out.
 There will be free parking for nearly 5000 cars near the $100,0OO grandstand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
HUBBELL IS TOUGH TO
 BEAT WHEN IT RAINS

New York-Some pitchers work best when 1t is warm, others when 1t is cool, but Carl Hubbell usually can be counted on for a winning chore in rain.
 For years Hubs had the reputa. ton of being 6 bad weather pitch- and his record bears 1t out.
 Two Of the veteran Giant south- paws seven victories have been scored in drizzles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11

Runs - Brancato, s. Chapman, Walker, Mack, Teller. Errors-Col- lins, Heath. Runs batted in-Grimes, Teller, Johnson, Brancato, Boudreau. Two base hits-Walker, Grimes. Three base hit-Feller. Sacrifices Mccoy, Suder. Double plays-Boud- reau, Mack and Grimes; Neither, Mac kand Grimes. Left on bases Philadelphia 6, Cleveland g. Bases on balls-Off Feler 6, off Dean 3, off Ferrick 1. Struck out-By Feler 8, by Ferrick 2. Hits-Off Dean 2 in 1-3 innings; off Ferrick 3 in 2 inn ings. Losing pitcher-Ferrick. Um- pires-Geisel, Basil, Rommel and Passarella. Time-2:20. Attendance (actual)-32,S2O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
lOldlh oV <A a-Batted for Moore in 9th. b-Batted for Beggs in 9th.
Dodgers

Two-base hits--I4ayagetfo 2, Her. rHn = Medwiek. Sacrifice = IIlEbe. Double plays-Herinan and camllll; LAvagett0 and Herman; Frey, JOOst and r. Mccormick; Lavagetfo, Herr man and camllil. Left on bages- Reds [, Dodgers 2. Bases on halla-.- Struck Ouf-3y Wander Naer q, Moore ., HlRhe g. Hiis-on Wander Nicer 6 in I ses innings; Moore . in g 1sss BeGGs { in q. Hnnm-0if VRns der Nicer H. Moore q, Wlla Wf&rh--s Mi@ba, Losing Wander Nicer. uianiFaa--coniens 0oatM and Aanrs dons Time-siefs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11

will fall in line with the other pilots of the circuit in con- ducting him self and the White Sox on the field.
 Owners ought to set President Harridge right on that score Immediately for outsid e of Dykes and Joe Cronin of the R e d Sox no A m e ri c a n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11

Amerlcan ASSOclatlon, Whlch Dykes plans to do during the ban. hind the bullpen or scouting the A. L. UMPIRES ARE NOW CHIP ON-SHOULDER LOT
 Byron Bancroft Johnson, who or- ganized the American league, backed umpires vigorously years ago to put an end to old school basbeall rowdyism.
 They should be supported as fully today whne managers and players get cut of bounds, but American league arbiters have come to be a chip-on- shoulder lot.
 A manager or player can hardly sya boo without being given the bum's rush.
 Umpires are too ready to take the show away from the actors.
 They have pretty soft racket and should be able to stand 8 little verbal abuse so long as obscene language doesn't reach the ears of spectators. An umpire worthy of a major league job has been around long enough to know that there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
Dial Doings
By JIM PARKER

station WATR announced today that effective immediately cooperate with the Highway Safety Commission
 regular g bulletins on traffic conditions during and nonuays Plans for the dissemination connecticut radio stations meeting and highway officials Hartford broadcast vital ol
 and each Friday Sunday Warnings to avoid
 areas presented passed on minute information police WAT scndule traffic bulletins possible sno put motorists are advised their connecticut radio station which they travelling " Fo -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
RED sOx RECORD

Boston Boston Red sox are the only team in either major league that has not been Hhuk out this season. The futile Philadelphia Phillies have been blanked Il times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
New York Stations
  WEAF-Seo = W0R-7lO = WJz-7sO = wARc sao

l0l5-WoR- -'who Knows' lV'SO-W WEA AF--'Listen, America.
 Ms. J. B. Hartman WoR-'Vic and Sade,'
 drama
 WaZ-First Piano Quartet WABC-The Symphonetten lO;45-WOR-Ramona; Rush
 Hughes
 WJZ-'Story Dramas MABC-News of the World 11;OO-W -WEAF-News, Georgt
 Putnam
 WQR--News; weather WJZ-News; Golf Resume WABC--Dance orchestra ;15-WEAF-Music You Want WOR-Dick Rogers Orch. MJZ-Johnny Longs Orch. SO-WEAF-Cesar SaerchinEer WOR--xavier Cugat's Orch WJZ--Dolly Dawil's Orch. WABC-Sonny Dunham's
 Orch. 1l:4s-WEAF-Paul whiteman
 Orch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
PROBABLE PITCHERS
(By United Press) NATIONAL LEACTTE

Chicago (French 4-9) at Boston (Tobin 4-4).
 Cincinnati (Riddle 9-O) at Brook lyn (Wyatt 13-4).
 (Only games scheduled).
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington (Leonard 6-10 at Chicago (Smith 7-0). New York Russo 7-5l at St. Louis Marris 5-7).
 Boston (Grove 6-2) at Detroit (Gorsica 5-4).
 (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
QUIET IN STANDS AS
 UMPIRES CONCENTRATE

Players will wind up congratu- lating one another on base hits and exceptional fielding stunts. When an athlete suspects an um- pire missed one, he'll sulk instead of protesting. Quiet will be de- manded in the stands so umpires can concentrate.
 The American league should give Dykes a bonus for keeping the loop awake instead of suspending him for showing a little get up and go.
 Other big league managers could well use Jimmy Dykes as an ex- ample and try to break their habit of polishing the bench in the dark confines of the dugout. out of the patrons sight.
 Several of them rarely expose themselves to the people who pay their salaries.
 I know @ bloke who hasn't seen Joe Mccarthy in 10 years.