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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1941-09-24
By A. I. HARRIS

pressing their claims that anti-Hitler
bias is displayed by the industry.
This is not because the movie pro-
ducers have no anti-Hitler bias-most
Americans have - but because it is
| virtually impossible to exaggerate
nazi brutality Also, they realize that
| if they press that charge home too
strongly, that they lay themselves
open to the counter charge of them
selves being free of such bias, or
even being sympathetic to the fuehrer.
Hence, their efforts from now on will
be more and more directed toward
showing that a monopoly exists in
the motion picture industry. And, of
course, in that charge, there is more
than an element of truth. The only
trouble with it is that an investigation
along that line would get much fur
quiry which appears largely inspired
by pro-nazi and other subversive and
near-subversive groups, whether the
isolationists know it or not. But if
they are too naive to know it, they
have no business being United States
senators in this critical period of our
history There is more than a sus-
picion that some of them are begin
ming to sense it-and it doesn't make
them any too comfortable.
FDR Takes Hand in
Timber Protection
President Roosevelt, this column
learns, is considerably disturbed over
reports that the national emergency
has brought about promiscuous cut
ting of timber and abandonment of
good forestry practices that have
taken years of painstaking effort to
bring about.
Much of this timber cutting comes
from farm woodlands, but, as usual,
the farmer is getting the short end
Of the deal. Without the benefit of
marketing organizations, and lacking
in knowledge of the financial value Of
timber, dealers are able to obtain
CONTINUED on Page Three)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1941-09-24
APPROPRIATION FOR The
ACm SILIC0SIS VICTIMS
FOUND insufficient
Welfare Administrator Finds III
Legislature Appropriated Insult
Funds to Provide for Monthly ]
Silicosis Victims and Board of
Faces Knotty Problems.

AS of subservient legislative assembly protecting
the Anaconda Copper Mining Company and allied interests
responsibilities victims Of the occupational disease
sico contracted while in the employ of the gigantic
poraon addng the of and support these
the already overburdened shoulders of the
general taxpayers Of the state the department of public well
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1941-09-24
MONTANA LOSS IN SMALL
FARMS IS TREMENDOUS
ACCORDING TO CENSUS

Family sized Farm" Appears Doomed
Six Counties Show Increase Totaling 264
While Remaining Counties Show Loss in
Farms Bringing the Net Total Loss Up to
8,74l Over Five ear Period.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1941-09-24

Economic Justice and Equality
Is the Real Safeguard Of De-
mocracy. Lack Of Those Is .
Challenge to the Intelligence
and Sincerity Of All.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
Senators Back
Gas Price Raise

WASHINGTON. Sept 10. 49, A
slight increase IN retail gasoline
prices 10 meet the eastern petro-
leum shortage was urged today
by members Of tho special Senate
committee investigating the oil
situation
Senator Maloney ID Of Con-
necucut. chairman OF the COM
mittee. declared that oil Compa-
MES should he permitted 10 charge
approximately u 10 ! cent gal
Ion more 10 compensate for higher
oil transportation costs
The refusal ~ the supply pri-
critics and ALLEGATIONS board 10
give priority for metal 10 con-
struct A pipe line from Texas 10
the New York area Will force oil
companies 70 rely largely on rail
cars and tanker facilities.
The board ruled that steel Is
needed for war implements. II
agreed. however. 10 consider allo-
cation Of substitute metals but
that would delay completion Of
the pipe line for more than two
wears.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
Search Speeded
For Lost Bomber

TACOMA, Wash, Sept. 10
SearcherS hoped for clearing
weather TO allow planes 10 take
off today IN tho hunt for a miss
ing army bomber with sin men
aboard.
Rain and poor visibility yester-
day grounded the rescue planes.
but the hunt was continued by
parties on foot and in automobiles.
throughout the Puget Sound area.
The bomber. a B-1S-A Douglas
ship. on routine night training
flight from McChord Field 10
Spokane and back. was last heard
from AT 4.59 a. m. yesterday. when
II reported il was about ) minutes
flight east Of Seattle.
Aboard were Second Lieut. Ed
ward II. Nalorz. Chicago. pilot.
Second Lieut. John II. WinShip.
Riverside. Cal, co-pilot: Staff
Sergt. Robert Dexter. Victorvillc.
Ca, radio operator; Staff Sergt.
James W. Page. Seagoville, Tex,
fight engineer; and Pvt. Jack
Huppert, Milwaukee, and Pvt.
Milford knight, St Louis, pas
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10

Is STYLES! Purchased from the
maker as he changed designs. Smooth
domestic chinas, decorated or plain,
with gold-colored metal mountings and
tilt-type rayon shades bound in the
color of the base. Splurge with a pair
of them. one for either end of the sofa.
Ivory, tan, salmon, blue and green.
SECOND BAsEMENT-sEcTIoN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
CHALLENGES NYE

Willkie, 1910 COP presidential
candidate. took violent exception
to a declaration by Nye. who
asserted that a NO. l. movie
producer had said that a govern
inent agency urged production OF
propaganda pictures.
Nye. pointing 10 praise bestowed
on the movies by Mellett. govern
ment information Director also
asked an investigation 10 deter
mine whether Washington officials
asserted propaganda pressure on
the movie industry He wound III
a 43-page declaration that the
movie industry was turning out
war propaganda rather than en-
tertainment by urging that the
people tighten the constitutional
reins on freedom OF speech and the
press II there is no other way OF
stopping this thing.
"While am against censor
ship" Nye said after conclud-
Ing his four-hour testimony. "the
trainers Of the Constitution
never dreamed the power would
accrue 10 n very few 10 shape
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
WiI|kie Demands Roosevelt Aide
Be Called in Senate Film Probe
BY WILLIAM 4. NEAL
IntI News Service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-De-
souncing as "a fanciful connection
Allegation that the government has
encouraged motion picture war
propaganda, Wendell l.. Willkie,
counsel for the industry, today de-
manded that a Senate interstate
commerce subcommittee call Low
ell Mellett. presidential aide, to the
witness stand.
wilkes demand was issued as
the subcommittee. considering a
resolution for investigation OF al
legged propaganda in the movies,
prepared to begin its second days
hearings with Senator Bennett
Clark CD of Missouri as the first
witness.
Clark, who joined Senator Nye
(R) Of North Dakota in sponsor
Ing the resolution for an investiga-
ton, is expected 10 charge that the
movies issue propaganda pictures
10 fan the war spirit in this coun-
try
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
'ChhTHhM' DOUBLE BLANKETS
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
HAY Fever News!

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
CAN'T REMEMBER TITLES

Senator Nye replied that he was
the kind OF movie-goer with
weakness OF mind rendering II I'M
possible for him 10 remember the
title Of a picture seen as recently
as last night
Mcfarland proceeded 10 bring
Nye 10 the admission that he
couldn't remember scene from
any of~fhc pictures mentioned.
But" NYe added, II haze IL
on authority which cannot he
ignored that a certain studio Is
now In the process Of producing
a picture showing a boatlOad OF
pregnant English women and
children being torpedoed by
grinning Germans who are rub
hing their hands together glee-
fully In the prospect Of killing
Oft two generations AZ one time.
And I think that this sort ~
propaganda must he stopped.
Enciting hatreds of not only an
individual hut OF whole race
has no place In this country"
Let u.s." interrupted Mctar-
land. stick 10 movies already
here. Movies and children al
ready arrived.
DATA DUE IN FEW DAYS
Chairman d. Clark Worth
finally explained that the commit
tee would have in its hands de-
tailed analysis and information OF
all the MOVIES 'wiihip few DAYS
as well as witnesses to aScribe 10
their valHe As war propaganda
"Nr. Willkie has offered 20
screen the movies for the com
mittee here In this room. I shall
he very happy 10 have the chance
10 refresh my memory then"
said -AXe. .-
Saying that. III Hitler were
ready 10 drop his calling card on
US, then he would endorse instill-
inC united war spirit Nye con-
tinued that while he didn't wish
10 soc any legislation 10 control or
censor the industry he felt that
they were taking peoples money
and throwing propaganda al
them
Willkic in a brief formal reply
termed NycS statement tedious.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10


Before a large audience, mainly
women. the first day Of the Senate
hearing TO determine if the movie
industry should be investigated
brought to light considerable tai
ent in the wisecracks of Willkie,
representing the film companies,
and the shrewd traps set by
new Senator Mcfarland Cd Of
Arizona.
AS the only pro-administration
committee member of the investi-
eating committee, Mcfarland
bided his time.
Having established that Nyes
statement had the two-fold pur-
pose of giving evidence-facts"
and giving information for the
committee TO investigate" McFar-
land moved swiftly in by asking
the good senator from North Da-
kota" which of all the pictures
mentioned as propaganda loaded
in his statement he considered
most Objectionable.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
SHOWER, WINDOW CURTAINS
sale! lob ., .I s.r

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one on celanese rayon taffeta. Both
window draperies are ruffled and so
inches long with tie-backs. Colors for
both include rose, blue. green, peach. gold,
and black on white. Second Basement.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
wILLKIE wIsECRACKs

the thinking of the entire coun-
try"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-10
PILLOWS WITH ZIP COVER
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Evening star., 1941-04-08
Hazen Ill in Florida;
Enters Hospital for Rest

Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen,
who has been vacationing at Lake
land, Fla, for more than a week, IS
in the Morrell Memorial Hospital
there, according to advices received
today by Commissioner John Rus
sell Young.
In a letter to Mr.. Young, Mr..
Hazen reported he had suffered a
relapse from old ailments and on the
advice of a physician had gone to
the hospital for perhaps two weeks,
as a precautionary measure. District
officials did not believe his con-
dition was serious.
1t was said the Lakeland physician
had advised Mr.. Hazen not to at
tempt the trip back to Washington
before taking a good rest under
medical care. 4
Mr.. Hazen's trip was his first
extended travel from Washington
since he became Commissioner in
November, 1888.
Evening star., 1941-04-08
Germany Reinforoes
Protest on Seizure
OF Merchant Ships
Action Is Held Violation
OF international Low
And Amity Treaty
8, the Associated Press.


Secretary of State Hull said today
Germany had sent a new note REIN
forcing its protests over the seizure
of German merchant ships and
crews in the United States.
Mr.. Hull refused to give the nature
of the new communication except
to say that it was connected with
the seizure of the ships which were
taken into custody on grounds of
sabotage.
From other sources, however, 1t
was learned the new note supplied
supporting data on German claims
that the United States had violated
international law and a treaty of
friendship and commerce between
the two countries.
At the same time the note was
said to have told the Secretary of
State that his note rejecting pre-
vious Nazi protests had failed to
make clear the legal basis for prose-
cution of German crew members.
Mr.. Hull last week fatty rejected
both German and italian protests
over the seizure of 80 axis vessels
and members of their crews. He
declared then that no civilized ma
ton could tolerate widespread
sabotage of foreign vessels in its
ports.
Mr.. Hull said today the Italian
government had not yet sent notice
of compliance with the American
request for the immediate with
drawal of the Italian naval attache
in Washington, Admiral Roberto
Lais, who was accused by President
Roosevelt of ordering at least part
of the sabotage by Italian crews.
Evening star., 1941-04-08
Main Ferry Route
Between Britain and
Ireland Closed
Novicerts Are Required
After May ! for All
Shipments to Fire
Bv the Associated Press,

Bv the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 8.-The Great
Western and the London, Midland
g. Scottish Railways disclosed to-
day they had closed one passenger
ferry route between England and
Ireland (Eire) "for reasons of
safety"
An alternate route is in effect,
railway Offices said, after stating that
the main route was closed yesterday.
There also is a commercial airline
between England and Ireland.
1t had been announced earlier and
enormously that the Great Western
Cancelled all passenger sailings to
Dublin.
Authoritative quarters declined
comment. Informed sources, how
ever, pointed out that the Irish Sea
had been heavily mined for months.
Navicerts will be required for all
gOOOS SnlppeQ 10 ireland (E1re)
from neutral countries outside the
European zone effective May l, the
Ministry of Economic Warfare an
nounced today.
The statement said that navicerts
or British navigation certificates
would be needed even if the goods
were to be trans-shipped to the
United Kingdom.
An informed source said the new
navicert regulations transferred
from the Ministry of Shipping to
the Ministry of Economic Warfare
the job of rationing Ireland's i'm
ports and he added that it did not
foreshadow any tightening of import
restrictions.
Evening star., 1941-04-08
Additional 5 Million
Requested by D. {.
Department Heads
Funds Asked to Meet
Burden Created by
Defense Activities

Requests for appropriations to-
falling s5,360,000 to meet the addi-
tional financial burden put on the
District by defense activities here
have been filed with the Commits
sioners by department heads, it was
announced today.
The commissioners, however,
have not yet taken action of these
estimates, called for by them two
weeks ago in addition to the S52,-
100000 District appropriation bill
for 1912, now pending in Congress.
Funds sought by department
heads in the additional District
budget program would provide for
hiring 100 additional policemen, SO
more flremen and considerable ad-
ditional personnel. including guards
for the Jail and the workhouse and
reformatory.
The largest extra request came
from the school authorities, who
sought S2,106,000 for schools for
children whose parents have located
in the rapidly growing sections of
the District mostly as result Of
the defense program.
The Health Department asked
S687 SAG in additional funds, includ-
ing $3.50, 1000 for provision of health
center in the lower Northwest sec
ton. A request for 1858 1886 came
from the Sewer Department.
Welfare Board Asks S1,031,250.
The Board of Public Welfare re-
quested s1,031 $50 in extra budget
funds to permit extension of serv-
ices in many agencies and increased
protection for penal institutions.
Cne of the new items was for SOL
400 to finance many of the activities
being conducted by the Committee
on Welfare and Consumer Interest
of the District Defense Council, for
which no public funds heretofore
have been appropriated by the Dis
trict.
This defense counsel committee
item includes $4,000 for transporta-
ton of the volunteer Government
girl workers who are serving as
dances" for parties for military
trainees and regulars at nearby
service camps. The board asked
$4,000 for lodging equipment for
soldiers on leave; $4,000 for the
soldier and sailor service clubs and
for general operations of the COM
mittee, $500. Employment of six
regular workers for the committee
was asked at a cost of $4,000.
Breakdown of Requests.
A digest of the department heads
request for the suggested extra Dis
trict budget proposals list the fol-
lowing:
Department of inspections, S32 $50.
Care of District buildings, s37, 400.
Auditors Office, 1860.
Surveyors Office, personal services,
$7,7OO.
Sewers: Cleaning and repairing,
S28,016; construction of sewers and
basins, $535,37O.
Collection and disposal of refuse,
s177,500; complete construction of
new incinerator, S150,000.
Electrical Department: To extend
fire alarm system, S22,950; street
lighting, $50 $500.
Public schools: Buildings and
grounds, 81 985, 600; repairs to build
ings, 100000; furniture and equip
ment, $16,370; textbooks and sup
plies, $4,000
Police Department: Salaries for
(See BUDGET, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1941-04-08
Italian Claims on Derno
Unconfirmed in London

LONDON, April 8 P.-British
military sources said today they
lacked confirmation of italian claims
to reoccupation of Derna, but de-
clared the North African situation
was fluid and swift changes of po-
sition were possible eff our forces
don't decide to make stand at
any particular point"
These sources said an Italian
German advance as far as Derna
since the announcement four days
ago of the taking of Bengasi, ap-
proximately ITS miles to the west,
would not be difficult if our forces
Withdrew" since the towns are con-
nected by a good road.
Italy's loss of the greater part of
her African empire has cost her
191 1875 men, the British Ministry of
Information claimed today.
italian casualties, including pris-
oners in Eritrea and Ethiopia,
up to April totaled 20,169; in Libya
up to March the number was 140,-
600, including "a generals and one
admiral; in Italian Somaliland the
total was $1,000, including one
general.
Evening star., 1941-04-08
Roosevelt Reassures
YugosIavia on Aid
In Message 10 King
Promises All Material
Assistance Possible
Will Be Rushed
By GARNETT ID. HORNER.

President Roosevelt assured Yugo-
slavia anew today that 'the United
States will speedily furnish all ma
terial assistance possible" for her
defense angainst ruthless aggres-
sion"
In a personal message to King
Peter II, Mr.. Roosevelt added his
most earnest hopes for a successful
resistance to this criminal assault
upon the independence and integrity
of your country"
Text of Telegram.
The text of the Presidents tele-
gram to King Peter, as released by
the State Department, follows:
The people of the United States
have been profoundly shocked by
the unprovoked and ruthless aggres-
sion upon the people of Yugoslavia
The Government and people of
the United States are witnessing
with admiration the courageous self
defense of the Yugoslav people,
which constitutes one more shining
example of their traditional bravery
AS have assured your majesty's
government, the United States will
speedily furnish all material as
sistance possible in accordance with
its existing statutes
Il send your majesty my most
earnest hopes for a successful re-
sistance to this criminal assault upon
the independence and integrity of
your country"
Second Personal Message.
This was the second personal
message from Mr.. Roosevelt to King
Peter II. The first dispatched soon
after the young King assumed full
power following overthrow of the
Yugoslav government which signed
the axis pact, expressed hope that
the relations between their two gov
ernments would be mutually ben
eficial in the support of those princi-
piles of liberty and tolerance cher
ished by the Yugoslav and American
peoples
The Presidents renewed assur-
(See YUGOSLAV AID, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1941-04-08

force in the field, was a major prob
lem.
Although the Royal Air Force has
been operating in Greece since Italy
launched her invasion last October,
the first ground units did not leave
Egypt until March 10.
In the interim, vast quantities Of
stores. including food supplies for
the Greeks, were conveyed across
the Mediterranean.
So much Australian frozen beef
was shipped across that adequate
cold storage facilities could not be
found, and some was released for
sale to the Greek civil population,
who welcomed it after months of
six meatless days week.
Many of the supply conveys and
the troop conveys which followed
were attacked by planes. but losses
(Sfe KENNEDY, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1941-04-08
Earl W. eraser, Lone Ranger
Of Radio Fame, Dies in Crash

Witnesses told sheriff's Off
GERS that Mr.. Graser's car ap-
peared to zig-zag just before it
struck the trailer. Mr.. eraser
was en- route home at the time.
His radio programs have con-
sisteptly promoted the theme of
automotive safety.
In the manner of the character
he portrayed, Mr.. eraser made
no effort to make known his
identity. His intimate acquaint-
ances we're limited, and the sta
ton took precautions to see that
he was not publicized.
Mr.. eraser was born in Can
ada and came to the United
States when a young boy. A
graduate Of the Wayne Univer-
sity law school, he joined the ra-
dio station dramatic stan to
finance part of bis way through
college.
Evening star., 1941-04-08
Libydn Port Of Dernd
Reoaptured by Axis,
Italians Announce
Town Is Us Miles Eust
Of Bengosi; Important
For Water Supplies
B, rhe Associated Press.

ROME. April 8.-An official an
nouncement said today that italian
and German troops had occupied
the Libyan port of Derna.
Derna is approximately IT'S miles
east of Bengasi, from which the
British withdrew last week. A deep
water port. it had been held by Brit
ish forces since January 80.
The town is of strategic impor-
tance because it possesses large
fresh water supplies vital to desert
fighting.
The combined German-Italian
drive to recover Libya began ap-
proximately two weeks ago with the
seizure of El Agheila, some $50 miles
south of Bengasi. The British an
nounced the withdrawal of their
outpost detail from the city March
26. Bengasi later fell
At least parts of three German
divisions have been reported helping
the Italians.
The italian high command also
announced that Fascist troops and
the German mechanical units had
occupied the Libyan towns of BARGE
and Tocra. Tocra lies about so
miles northeast of Bengasi on the
coast. BARGE is about 10 miles in
land.
The Italians acknowledged that
British planes had raided Tripoli,
where bombs were said to have killed
one person and injured several, and
the Island of Rhodes. No damage
was reported, however.
Of operations in East Africa. the
high command said merely there
was nothing noteworthy to report.
Evening star., 1941-04-08

with the extent of the operation, is
composed of the pick of the Army of
the Nile-the powerful military ma
chine Gen. Sir Archibald P. Wavell
assembled in Egypt in the past year
and sent on a victory sweep against
the Italians through Eastern Libya.
Included are famous English regi-
ments, hardy Australian troops, who
rolled back the Italians in Libya;
fresh New Zealand forces and many
special units drawn from all parts of
the far-f1ung British Empire.
Supplementing this army. which
has come to Greece prepared to
profit by lessons British learned at
Dunkerque and in Norway, is a bat
tie fleet claiming absolute mastery
of the Mediterranean.
Getting British troops from Egypt
to Greece, with equipment nd sup
plies needed to maintainAfuch a