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Evening star., 1941-11-30

! An organized campaign" to un-
dermine the morale of civilians and
the armed forces by trading on grief
of survivors of American seamen
lost in the Battle Of the Atlantic
is under way, the Navy charged
yesterday
Secretary Knox released copies of
letter which the Navy said had
been circulated among parents of
men lost in the sinking of the de-
stroyer Reuben James on October 81
The Navy said the letter was put
out by an organization whose letter.
head bore the title. We. the Moth
ers. Mobilize for America. Inc.
The particular letter made public
retary Knox by parents OF seaman
first reported as lost in the sinking
of the Reuben James but who was
later found safe.
Parents Protest Letter.
The parents, writing when they
thought their son was dead, told
the Secretary:
we reject sympathy from such
an organization. They belong to
the Nezis Wipe them out Of the
U. S. A."
The names of the parents were
not made public. Their comment,
a Navy spokesman said, proved that
Americans feel their way of life
worthy of defending at all costs"
The Navy's charges that an or
ganized campaign is under way to
undermine morale follows the dis
closure of Secretary Knox at press
conference last Wednesday that
naval enlistments had dropped Is
per cent since the torpedoing of
the Reuben James and the Kearny.
another destroyer on the Atlantic
patrol He attributed the decline
to the reluctance of parents to per-
NIT their sons under 81 years Of
age to enlist, but said enistments
were picking up.
In case the reduced rate of en-
Istments continues. the Secretary
said, the Navy might be forced to
take selectees into service. Despite
an expansion program to provide
a two-ocean Navy. this branch of
the service has been relying on VOL
untary enlistments to man the
growing number of ships.
Text Of Sympathy Note.
The Navy said the letter circu-
lated by I'VE, the Mothers. Mobilize
for America. Inc" was signed by
Lyrl Van Hyning as president, and
Grace Keefe, as secretary.
The letter follows:
Our sincere and heartfelt sym-
pathy goes out to your entire family
in this dark hour of sadness for the
loss Of your beloved
While we honor these brave,
loyal Americans who obeyed orders
and laid down their lives for their
country, yet we feel that these men
were callously and needlessly sent
to their deaths. We feel that this
tragedy to your family and to the
Nation might have been averted had
the pleas of millions of our people
all over this land been needed by
our officials in Washington.
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Thoi|ond> Prepared for Worst, Is Reported
Dep|oying Troops AIonq Indo- China Border
Atmosphere Becomes
More Tense With
Posing Hours
~ the Associated Press

| By the Associated Press.
| HANOI, French Indo-C China. Nov
9.-Thai troops were reported de-
| ployed along the borders of French
Indo-China and British Malaga
tonight.
Latest advices from Bangkok itself
said Thailand was prepared for the
worst. The official Bangkok radio
station repeated press warnings that
the little nation soon might become
a battle-ground
The atmosphere in the South
Pacific became more tense with each
passing hour.
Next Move Uncertain.
Nevertheless. Japan's next move
was blanketed in obscurity. Hainan
Island, which is the main Japanese
man power reservoir. is only few
hours distant by fast transports.
! One military expert summed up
| the situation thus: If this were any
European army. you would say that
war would break within a week or
10 days
Authoritative quarters In Hanoi
discounted reports that Japanese
American negotiations had produced
an agreement providing breathing
spell.
They pointed Out the present sit
, uation could not continue for long
Immediate Turn Seen.
The fog must be dispelled imme-
diately by some genuine rapproche-
ment, these informants held. or a
wide open break must be consid-
cred inevitable
The general belief prevailed here
that neither the United States nor
Britain was willing or able to assist
Thailand if she were attacked
One qualified source said it was
the British intention to remain in
side prepared Malavan positions
rather than stretch tenuous COM
munications up the narrow
peninsula.
Whatever happens. Vice Admiral
Jean DecouX, Governor General of
Indo-China, declared this colony's
role in the event of new war in
the Pacific would be directed solely
by the Vichy French government.
Evening star., 1941-11-30

believed to be chiefly medium bomb
ers Of the type used by the japanese
over Chungkins.
These sources added that the jap
anese recently had increased their
reserves of all types of aircraft on
Hainan Island. in the Gulf OF Ton
kin one hours fight from the main
land of Indo- China.
In some quarters it was also as
serted that the japanese had made
air bases in Cochin China and Cam
bodia ready for operations when
ever needed.
From Bangkok came reliable re-
ports that Thailand leaders believe
that the japanese have withheld
their military pressure until Decem-
Der, when the dry season will en-
able them to use motorized equip.
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Letters Author Defends
Message to Families

CHICAGO, Nov. % tP.--Mrs.
Lyrl Van Hyning, president OF We,
the Mothers, Modified for Amer
ica, Inc" said tonight that she per-
sonally had written the letter which
the Navy cited in charging that an
organized attempt" was being made
to undermine civilian morale.
Copies of the letter were sent to
the relatives of 81 Navy men who
were reported lost when the de-
strover Reuben James was sunk. she
said. The home addresses of the
others lost were not located.
I'VE feel that the letter speaks for
itself and our organization will
stand by it." she said
We're an organization fighting
for the maintenance of our Republic
and constitutional form of govern
ment. Today every one who speaks
against war is termed 'pro-Nazi.'
Evening star., 1941-11-30

ment in rain-sodden China
border areas
1000 More Troops Arrive.
The most reliable reports avail
able here from Saigon and Hanoi
French Indo-China. estimated that
there were 10000 japanese troops
in the northern area and 10000 in
the south, where 1000 arrived with
in the last fortnight. including some
Of the specially trained landing
troops OF the japanese 5th Divi-
sion
Thailand is believed to have some
30 900 men in its regular army,
whose offensive equipment and
training is inferior to that of the
japanese General mobilization not
yet ordered, might add another
300 900.
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Jopon's Air Strength
In Indo-Chino BoIstered

SINGAPORE. Straits Settlements
Nov. 29 CP,-The japanese have in
creased their air strength in South
ern Indo-China in the last fort
night from fewer than 100 10 more
than 200 planes, informed sources
said tonight.
Leaves OF all British troops here
were Cancelled by authorities as a
precautionary measure.
The informed sources said they
understood the japanese we're rush.
ing preparation of naval facilities
in southern waters, especially at
Kompongsom Bay on the southern
coast of Cambodia
The planes being sent in were
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Chest 20ob From Goal
D. {. May Be 0n|yCity
Failing in Campaign
Drive Leaders Appeal
For RedoubIed Efforts
To Make Up S400, 900
If You Can Help
Will You?

Has the Community Chest
solicitor missed you?
Calls being received at Chest
campaign headquarters in the
Willard Hotel show clearly that
many willing givers have not
vet made their contributions
because Chest volunteer work
ers have not reached them.
If this is your case, telephone
Community Chest headquarters
without delay - Metropolitan
1884.
A member OF the Metropoli-
tan Units Special Duty Squad"
will be sent TO pick up your
pledge within a few hours.
Evening star., 1941-11-30
{. 6. 6. Cites Z EnroIIees
For VuIor in Rescues
BY the Associated Pres

Civilian Conservation Corps GER
tif1cates of valor have been issued
to William A Given Of Yarmouth
Me. and James H. Evans OF Stat
ham. Ga
Mr.. Given. enrolle in Maine
c. c. c. camp. swan through ice
cakes in the Mousam River last Feb
ruary 10 rescue a 6-year-old boy.
Mr.. Evans, who was in a camp at
Capitola, Calf, headed a rescue
party Of fellow workers who saved
soldier from the ocean May I.
Letters Of commentator went to
SIX others in the rescue party.
Evening star., 1941-11-30

River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
at Harpers Ferry today.
Weather Conditions Last 24 Hours
Fair and unseasonably warm weather
continues over most of the Eastern States
under the influence OF the high pressure
system over the Southeastern States.
Cloudness has increased over the Missis-
States eastward to New Ensland and light
precipitation has begun over the Gres
Lakes region, Northern New England and
disturbances in the North Pacific Oces n
nave continued to cause stormy weather
over the Far Western States, with precipi-
tatlon spreading inland to the plateau
region and with southerly gales along the
OREGON, Washington and Northern Cali
lorna coast. An area of high pressure
attended by a mass of rather cold polar
ar Is moving east-southeastward into the
Great Lakes region attended by chance
TO colder weather
Evening star., 1941-11-30

men who violated the Constitution
Of the United States by sending him
into the war zone. Ask our boys
ask all Of us-to call to account the
actual murderers and we will bless
you and our country will call you
blessed ="
Evening star., 1941-11-30
MoIotov Hos No Son

MOSCOW Nov % LP).-The Mos
cow radio branded as untrue tonight
German claims of the capture of
Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Mol
otov's son on the grounds. it ex-
planned, that Molotov has no son.
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Weather Report


coudiness
MarylandFar mild
vreinia-Fair unseaonaby
vrgina-Fair today tonight cloudy
Evening star., 1941-11-30

Nearly four-fifths Of the tin
shipped from British Malaga last
year was destined for the United
States.
Evening star., 1941-11-30

To arouse interest in civil aviation
band Of aircraft owners are visiting
cities of Chile and offering flights
at very low rates.
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Bill
Faces Senate Delay
And Opposition
Mekory Calls Legislation
'ToothIess and Timorous';; !;
George Asks Strong Law
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
As prices began to soar in the
udke OF huge expenditures for
the defense program, President
Roosevelt asked Congress four
months ago for price-contrOl
legislation to avert threat OF in
fation. After protracted hear
ingS. House Banking Committee
reported measure Uhich the
House finally passed Friday
night, 224 to ISL. after rejecting
proposals for drastic Ouer-aH
price and rage control.
Evening star., 1941-11-30

and has attempted 10 distribute de-
fense contracts 10 them. Senator
OMahoney Will tell why ne believes
that program is only gesture"
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Until 10 PM. Saturday.

Record Until 10 Pm. Saturday.
Hishest. 10, At , pm; yesterday, year
AGO so.
Lowest, 3e. at $40 am; yesterday, year
ago. &C.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Hiehest, 100, on July %.
Lowest, Is. on March ls
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED BY United States Coast and
Geodetic SurveyD
Evening star., 1941-11-30
The Sun and Moon.

Weather in Various Cities.
-Temperature0Precip-
Max. Min. Sat. itation
Sat- Fri. 1:30 to S:30
urday. night. pm. pm.
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Readers Guide
News Summary
The Sunday Star, Nov. 80, 1941

Foreign.
Two German soldiers dead in new
bombing in Paris. Page Al
North African bases yielded by Vichy
to Mans. London hears. Page "A
NaZis admitting Rostov withdrawal.
claim other areas. Page A-5
Reserves may decide bloody battle
before Moscow Page AS
Eight Axis ships sunk in Arctic VA
tiers. British report. Page A-2
U. S. may recognize independence of
French mandates. Page AIS
Notionol.
Cruclble steel firm won't agree to be
bound by mine arbiters. Page Al
House TO act on antl-strike bills
this week. Page Al
House group to investigate contract
lobbying. Page A-3
Witness SAYS Torrance bribed HIM to
conceal evidence Page A-4
Short cut for Alcos monopoly ruling
sought Page AS
L. s. united on foreign policy,
Roosevelt declares. Page A-16
Davis ruling in oil case to be
probed. Page APP
Tennessee dam vrsngle nears CHI
max. Page A-23
jury deliberates sedltion charge
against %. Page A-24
Ship-a-day program will start to-
morrow. Page A-32
Gennaro Papi. opera conductor.
found dead. Page A-34
Washington and Vicinity.
Commissioners will probably name
rent head this week. Page A-2l
Prosecutor calls accused slayers
gentle. quiet boys" Page Al
Police identify third Hyattsville
holdup suspect. Page A-21
Christmas shopping scramble starts
in earnest tomorrow Page All
Harbor garage to be used for train
ing defense workers Page A-22
D. c. Defense Savings Advisory Com
mittee named. Page Ara
Hearing on zonlng changes slated
for December 10. Page ABB
Capt j. F. Costello. District fireman.
retires after 36 years. Page ABA
Evening star., 1941-11-30
Hreeipitatiou,

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital tcurrent month to dayel:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
Boy on Bicycle
Seriously Hurt

Leslie Walters, IS. 320e So 5eth
81. was seriously injured Friday
at 7:45 2. m. when the bicycle he
was riding crashed into a car
driven by ALVIN Lerew. %. near
IN. intersection of So. saith and
Prospect tts.
He received emergency treat
nnents at the county hospital, and
~as transferred to the Northern
Pacific hospital. where II was re-
ported his condition was fair Sat
urdsy.
He Is suffering from cuts on
the left hand. facial decorations,
possible skull fracture and broken
ribs.
Lsrew, whose address was given
ss the Free Methodist camp at
SO. e5th and Sprague ave, was
booked for investigation Of the
accident and recognized BY the
motor division. He told officers
ne was going up the hill and that
Walters, coming down the hill.
rounded curve and crashed head
or into his machine He said he
Wa going IS miles per hour when
n. first sighted the lad and that
h. had completely stopped his car
before the impact.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
Soviet Asserts No Major
Changes Made on Long Front

- hours and cost the Germans $50
tanks. The Germans we're said
10 have charged their tanks across
bridges. in the face 81 Russian
artillery FIRE. losing scores The
Russians completed The rout by
attacking ito Germans uneSpect-
edly at night in the hight Of the
burning tpwn.
Among exploits Of xueriiiss
were Hmbushing and sanihiiat-
ing a part, Of SO German h'-
cycle TROOPS. snd burning
fieIds In which German iroops
were hiding. killing them by
fire and explosions.
A submArine Of tho northern
fleet commanded by senior Lieut..
stsnov penstrstsd a German har-
hor and destroyed a s.0o0-tan snip
with two forpcdoes. lass said.
An official denial VAS issued 81
report credited 10 tho Swedish
Tidninger that Russia
snd Britain had signed a secret
treaty establishing Russian con-
troll over the Dsrdansliss and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11

MOSCOM-The Soviet high
command indicated today that
strong German offensives in
the Ukraine and Smolensk
sectors nave failed 10 make
notable gains and that some
German tank and infantry di-
visions we're reported Ia have
lost 80 and 40 per cent of their
effectiveS.
The figures on Nazi losses were
said to hav. been found in cap
tured documents belonging 10 the
German army medical corps.
These reported The following
losses:
It'll German psnzer division,
80 per cent Of ~ffsetiyes.
nth German infantry diN-
sion. 20 per cent Of effeetises.
56th. 797th and z5sth infap-
try divisions. nth, 18Th. ltth
and 18th panrsr divisions. 40
per cent Of electives.
In addition the statistics were
kAid 10 report that an unsiated
number Of armored units had been
destroyed
The high command sid all-night
battles were fought IN the korosten
and Belays Tserkov sectors Of the
Ukraine front
The German high command to
day claimed the capture Of ko-
rcsten1
The eomr1uniqus reported that
heavy battles Also we're fought
around Kskisalmi on the Finnish
front and IN EstonIs. Elsewhere
on the front. u was said engage
ments we're limited n scouting and
combat Of local significance.
The Red air fleet VAS said
10 have earned on It, custom
arr tactics Of smashing night
attacks at German Infantry
forces moving mp 10 the front.
at concentrations ~ arrDored
vehicles md artillery batteries
Numerous victories over German
tank units b. Russian regulars
end gusrllas were claimed 10 dir
catches circulated ~ TAss. ths
official news agency.
They described one action at an
unidentified river toNu that lasted
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
American Planes
On Way 10 Soviet
wAsHISoToS-A m .

WASHINGTON m or n
Duiit fighter planes nov sfe sn
route 10 Soviet Russia. an sstnori-
tatlys source revealed today.
In addition. defsns. officials sir-
tuaiiy hay. compistsd arrange
msnts 10 provide Russia with me
latest type medium bonb~rs nov
coming of the assembly lines.
The fighters uefs mad. mere for
Britain. bit had not YET been de
liyersd. and the British agreed b
turn them over 70 the Soviet
Several hundred" we're inyoiv-
sd in ths transfer. This sesres said
bit the exact number vas not
learned Tbs number ~ tbss
planes that already are IN route
10 Russia slso Wa not known.
The nombsrs. u 49, Understood
vii b. flown 70 Russia. prssgms
ably ~ say ~ Aiasss las than
100 bom1~fs Niii - infildsd in
the first group.
me Russians. il ga. learned.
are paying cash fof ths aircraft
I'ts deal ls beng handed through
ihs facilities q the isnd-issss I'd.
rninistfatlOn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
Admit Fiber Tax
Tokens No Good

SEATTLE - Those fiDsr ssiea
ar tokens which me state tsS
comm lzsion said would - green
- advertise Washington a. n.
evergreen STATE Dat TUNED out
70 - drab. lisgihls dlscs. are
being recalled. TIE communion sd-
mitted today.
Hailed a. the answer 70 tns
aluminium shortage. the fiber to-
kens have proven impractical.
Chairman r N Jennsf d the con-
mission said
Raising tne tax from two 20
three per cent decreased the Use
q tokens 40 per cent anyway.
Jennsr sad. and ths supply u
aluminium tokens On hand Will %
for some time. Pisstics VII De
tined II necessary. ne ssid.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
Enemy Force
To Attach"
nv Tacoma Times staff writer

(By Tacoma Times staff writer
FORT LEWIS-Invasion Of the
Pacific Northwest destruction
and occupation of Seattle, Tacoma,
Portland is it possible?
Army officials here don't think
so
Beginning the latter part Of next
week they'll have a chance 10 start
proving that invasion cant hap
pen here
Next Friday or Saturday just
when Is anybodys guess. even a
major generals great enemy
force" equipped to the teeth with
the best and most modern weapons,
will land somewhere on the coast
between Cape Falcon on the Ore
gon coast and Cape Flattery IN
northernmost Washington.
And II will be up to approx
mstely 100 600 men Of the Fourth
Army to halt the invaders and
rout them.
In preparation for the forth
coming maneuvers. sort Of a warm
up effort, 1000 soldiers here were
routed from their beds at 35s
Continued on Page ,. Column -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
Tokyo Maintains
Policy Of Quiet

TOKYO - Government quarters
maintained silence today regard
ing United States and British
warnings against a Jspanss. move
into Thsilsnd
II was significsn, That the press
excepting the ultra nationahstic
newspaper okumin. refrsined
from commenting editorially. That
vas believed 10 Indicate that the
government stin Is debating It's
attitude
The only government comment
was the charge OF Kon Ishh, chief
Of the cabinet information board.
that the United States. Britain.
China and the Netherlands were
attempting 70 eneircie Japan
Certain weIl-inforrned quarters
said. however. that Il was unlikely
that any statement Of policy
would Be made They pointed cut
that Japan repeatedly mas signifisd
peaceful attituds toward That
land.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
Priority Rating
To City Project

Taeomxs snquziIy po~sr prof
set has receiver = priority rating
for procurement II supplies. utiit-
tlss Commissioner r. D. oNas
aid saturday following teie-
phone conversation with ths Once
n Production Management -
washington. .. c.
This rating BY the oFh iadS-
eatss mat the Sisquaily projecs
hax been approved right down ths
line. oNeil said. The proJsct was
first ~1bmlftsd to the power divl-
xlon Of tbs OH for approval
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
u. S. Plans Huge
Relief Project

wAstsf~8fDs ~ Tfs Lnst<<'
ssags. IL drs~tax 80 plans ff< th<
greatest relief expedition 81 his
tory 70 feed sna restore " health
the unasfap4fisnsd hDfd<S q
Essfop@ after ms ~sr . over y
sss harmed today.
Plans include establishment If .
nass stofs II foods and other "a
Aef articles 70 meet iEnfnsssists
pfoDlsms ard ionxsr-rsnEs plan
10 assure freedom q trads and an
anpls supply q raw materials Tor
al nations.
IN. lonE-rangs PLAZA 70 10 ~
baasd On international tfasi< agree
msnts and. po.isly. efs2iion 81 .
huge International bank 10 finance
international tranaaeti ons. A
"tsst-tDbs" bank now q s>inx
formed as the inter American
bank for ths western nsnispn<rs
republicA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11

james Morgan. 81 No. Aims
worth ave. has been In Portland
IN week. attending the National
Archery tournament He made
some Of the bows and ARROWS used
by the contest Is.
Guests from i.athrop. No. early
this week at the home OF y. H.
McWilliams were his brothers.
Lowe and Ike McNillisms. and sis
ter. Miss Mamie McNilliams. They
started for home MONDAY.
Application for marriage licenses
were made in Seattle by Lloyd X.
Phillips, "a. Fort Lewis. and Ruth
Sctyartzenbauer, 81. s title. An
other was filed by James A. Rec
der. %. Seattle. and Flora VI.
Blandan. rs. 'allap.
Guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. =. X.
Horr are Mr.. and Mrs. Perry h.
Cook of Houston. Tex. Mr.. Perry
is Mr. Horr's uncle.
Bruce Brigham. son Of 1t. Col.
and Mrs. Wesley {. Brigham. Fort
Lewis, attending summer school
at the University of Washington
in Seattle.
Rev. X. A. Anderson. former
pastor of Asbury Methodist
church. is staying at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Piper on
Steilacoom lake while attending
summer classes at College Of Puget
Sound. He is now a pastor in Alb
erdeen, Wash.
Rowena Locke, Of Brooklyn,
n. Y, and Doris Clsggett. OF Bal
timore, Nd " -e guests Thursday
evening of Mrs. Russell johnson.
Pennington apis.
Adam A. komosa Of Tacoma. a
second lieutenant, reserve, sta
toned at Fort Ord. Cal. has been
continued on active duty. accord
ing TO word received here.
Miss Jessie LII AZ No. L st.
will receive master of arts de-
Continued on Page 5. Column q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
To Arrest Speeders
In Tocomo's Parks

Traffic regulations n Tacoma .
parks All - uzlaiy enforced
startsng Sunday. a1pt Sherman
InSsis announced Saturday.
spesdsfs viii BE- arrested ard
persons parking cars N xAtsSAys
vii 10 Iekstsd
The speed limit a. Point De-
fianee il "a m.p.h Driving fastsr
than that snoanEers hyss ~ chil-
drsn. Inc aged and eonvaIsscsnts,
rngels said
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-11
Yank Eagle Squadron
Assisted In Raids

LoSDoN-~rhs Am@rie.n K~xis
saasiran to-day participated n .
Royal Air force Fssa ssu ths
rFsn<h ea.<t ~ which II asxs
us-ssrsshmits fighters we're Lot
sasi > hfttisn planes vsFs reported
anisssns
OHs Amsriesn. palst Officer w.
r.. D1na, sfAes dorm . he~ser-
shmiff. ma thlsd plane ~ the
ssr. Thls plsesd MIN IA -
.isn fhs yessnxsss Eagle psies eff
esr. 0rsgefy A. D@smofa ef Loo
AnssIss. ohe slse has s~kxsa
fhfes.
Dunns feat rstsef Ina Amsss~
can squzdFens bsx 10 ssssa-