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Evening star., 1941-08-07
BiI|ion-DoIIar Boost
In Defense Tax Bill
Urged by Conna||y
Senate Hearings on
House Measure to
Sturt Tomorrow
Hy the Associated Press.

4S the Associated Press
A blllion-do boost in the House.
approved s3,2O6 200, 900 tax bill was
suggested today by Senator Con-
nally, Democrat, Of Texas.
He said that the Senate should
try to write that much in additional
taxes in an effort to offset further
the mounting cost of national de-
fense.
Senate finance committeeman gen.
orally have agreed that their group
should so revamp the tax measure
as to make up 1923, 900 900 in reve-
rue lost when the House voted down
q recommendation of its Ways and
Means Committee that husbands
and wives be required to file joint
returns when both had incomes.
Senator Connally, member of
the Finance Committee, said in an
interview, however, that 1.-The cost
Of defense has increased consider
ably since the Ways and Means
Committee set out to raise $780,
000,0 of extra money.
Wants to Add Billion.
VI think we should study the
House bill very carefully and try to
add another billion. If We don't
increase it, expenditures will get
clear out of sight of revenues"
One widely discussed method of
Increasing revenue was a proposal,
recommended by President Roose-
welt but rejected by the Ways and
Means Committee, that the present
individual income tax exemptions be /
reduced from $4,000 to $500 for
married persons and from $500 to !
$3.50 for single individuals.
Chairman George of the Finance |
Committee said he favored such
plan and reported he had asked the
Treasury for estimates on how much
1t would increase revenue.
On this subject Senator Connally |
thought a cut in the exemption for |
married couples might be feasible,
but expressed doubt that anything
would be gained by reducing single
persons exemptions from $500 to
$3.50.
More Nuisance Taxes"
The Texan said it might be pos
sible to increase income tax
rates "all down the line" to raise ad-
ditional funds. He added that some
additional revenue might be gained |
by raising still further the so-called |
nuisance taxes" which the House
has voted to increase to some extent.
Connally mentioned partic-
ularly the levies on liquor, beer and
soft drinks.
The Senate finance group contin-
ued its closed sessions with Treasury
and congressional tax experts today
and planned to hear Secretary of the
Treasury Morgenthau when open
hearings start tomorrow.
Evening star., 1941-08-07

"Jeep," Mr.. Fem said, the Army
emphasized desire to have several
sources Of supply in order to speed
production, with several manufac-
turers making a standard product.
Mr.. Fem said his company be-
lieved that the cars would be manu-
factured by Bantam, Willys-Over-
land and the Ford Motor Co. on a
cost-plus fxed-fee basis, but in
stead competitive bids were ordered
Oh an "all or none" basis.
I'VE accepted the idea of stand
ardization," Mr.. Fem remarked,
but we didn't expect a schoolboy
short cut in order to accomplish it."
1t. Col. Edwin S. Van Deusen of
the Quartermaster Corps told the
committee that the Army had turned
to one supplier after giving educa-
tional orders to three manufacturers
so that specifications would be
Evening star., 1941-08-07
Bruno MussoIini
Continued From First Page)

radio announced his glorious death
at a post of combat"
Bruno was born April %, 1918, at
Milan while his father, as head Of
the young Fascist movement. was
editing the newspaper II Popolo
DTtalia. Bruno was the Premier's
second son.
II Duce, himself a pilot, flew at
once to Pisa with his chief of air
force. Gen. Francisco Pricolo.
Two other fiyers-the second pilot
and a mechanic-were killed in the
crash, while the remaining MEM
bers OF the eight-man crew were
injured.
Premier Mussolini, landing at
Pisa, passed before the field force
In solemn review and then, with his
first son, Lit. Pilot Vittorio Musso-
hni, went to SAINT Chiara Hospital
where they paused before Bruno's
body. Afterward II Duce visited
the spot where the plane crashed.
Pope Plus, King Vittorio Eman-
nele and Queen Elena sent their
personal condolences to the father.
This morning Capt. Bruno Mus
solini died gloriously near Pisa fol-
lowing an accident in the flight of
an experimental plane" said the Of
fetal announcement.
Thus ended a young life into
which action in three wars had been
1ammed. along with the thrills of
transatlantic flight, air and motor
racing.
In Ethiopia Bruno Mussolini
bombed the armies of Halle Selas-
sic, IN Spain he bombed Alicante.
Barcelona, Valencia and Cartagena
and in the present war he loosed
bombs over falling France and later
took part in raids against the
Greeks and in other Mediterranean
operations.
The last included. the Italian
radio said, risky" actions over the
Central Mediterranean, where Bru-
no showed great daring" and
scouting fights over Malta. Not
long ago he was placed in command
Of IAN important detachment" of
long-range bonbers, also serving as
a test pilot.
He was one of Italy's greatest
boxing fans, being president Of the
italian Boxing Federation.
Bruno was married in 1888 to
Gina Ruberti. They had one child,
Marina. now IT months old The
Evening star., 1941-08-07

death leaves Premier Mussolini with
four children, Countess Edda Ciano,
80, wife of Foreign Minister Count
Galeazzo Ciano; Anna Maria, IL;
Vittorio. "a, and Romano, 13.
Fell for His Country.
The Italian radio announcer,
breaking the news to the nation,
said Bruno could be considered as
having fallen for his country" He
always had lived dangerously" the
broadcaster said, calling him 'one
of the most representative members
of Fascist youth
He showed "a high sense of sacri-
flee as volunteer fighter in Spain's
anti-Bolshevik war" the announcer
added. In that conflict, Bruno won
medals for valor.
Bruno also piloted planes for
Evening star., 1941-08-07

Italy in the Ethiopian war in 1856
and the current European war.
Little had been known of his activi-
ties in the present war until the
disclosure that he had died as a
test pilot.
Then it was told that he had been
in action against France on the
western front last year, in the Medi-
terranean theater, and on the AL
banian and Greek fronts.
When he was 8 years old Bruno
Mussolini, reared in the Fascist pat
tern of the Sons of the Wolf" was
solemnly inducted into the National
Balilla, where boys learn the han
ding of rifle and marching
routine.
The next year he and Vittorio
Evening star., 1941-08-07

purchase and installation are among
the most serious abuses listed by
the motor club in its survey.
I'VE submit" declared Thomas p.
Henry of Detroit, president of the
national motoring body, that cities
and municipalities in which park
ing meters are in use, or that are
contemplating their use, should
consider these abuses with q view to
the adoption of ordinances that will
assure proper procedures and pro-
tect the motorist who pays the bill
for an experiment in which the
American Automobile Association
has never believed"
Evening star., 1941-08-07
Auto Association Claims
Parking Meter Abuses

Parking meter operations are
"honeycombed" with abuses and call
for sweeping reforms. according to
Nationwide survey by the Amer
ican Automobile Association, it was
revealed today.
Use of parking meters for rev.
enue-raising purposes. their install
lation where no parking problem
exists and exorbitant costs for their
Evening star., 1941-08-07

frozen" and mass production of a
standard car could be obtained.
Mr.. Fem acknowledged that when
bids were asked on the $4,000 cars
Bantam's bid was $40 higher than
Willys and $6 higher than Ford.
Evening star., 1941-08-07

RUSSIANS INDICATE FINNISH DRIVE FIZZLES-The Russian
afternoon communque today failed to mention previously
reported Finnish drive in the Kareian Ishmus indicating
the thrust had fzzed fighting reported
tnung Esonian front Peipus,
Smoenk (2 and Bel Terkov sectors. P. Wirephoto.
Evening star., 1941-04-07

YES" said Vaslav. You will be
wise to change your plans
quickly. But do not think Hitler
does not eventually count on in
vading England. I can tell you mis-
plans to the last detail"
Then" said Sir John, you viii
have more than earned your life"
Il think So" agreed Vaslav. "By
the way, Lord Mountwyn, before
you go you may wish to know
what has become of your daughter
I think you will find her in. a Sc
cluded room in Whitechapel. She
is drugged, but otherwise unhurt
Here is the address"
You devil!" exclaimed Mount
wyn and rushed out of the theater
Just what is the explanation OF
that?" asked Dick.
"Ah," said VaSlav, II had almost
forgotten your natural interest In
the lady. Your flancee, lieutenant
was becoming threatening. She was
about to tell Sir John all she knew
about me. I daresay she probably
would have ended up by confessing
that she had smuggled me the plans
for your Z-Ray-as she did. think
Lady Gladys can thank tonight's de-
velopments for any future life she
may enjoy"
Dicks face was a picture of be-
wilderment.
You mean Gladys knew all
about you-that she actually gave
you my z-Ray plans? That she is a
trsitor?"
Evening star., 1941-04-07

he said, looking into her eyes
There's to be no more spying"
20 dear, mol" Brinda gave a
little shiver. Its too dangerous
too terrifying"
They walked along the street a
little way, mutually content, deeply
harmonious. Then: "Dick!" ex-
claimed Brinda suddenly. Did you
see that man who just passed us?
The one with a violin case under
his arm?"
"Why, yes" said Dick II did. Do
you know him, darling?"
NO" said Brinda, but I'm sure
he's not a violinist. Because I par
ticularly noticed he was carrying
the case upside-down with the
little end to the front. There was
something else about him, too; the
way he walked-the way he looked
at U.s. Dick, don't believe he has
violin in that case! I shouldn't
be surprised If it were a machine
gun! Let's follow him. He may be
a spy"
Dick made sound like a groan.
Il haven't doubt of it, darling!"
He wheeled, shook his head re-
signedly. "Jove, what a woman!
III swear-you might be the daugh-
| ter Of Mata Hari!"
Would you still love me if I
were?"
I'D love you," said Dick, IF you
Evening star., 1941-04-07

mot traitor, my poor simple
lieutenant" Vaslav shot a look of
undying hatred at Dick. "Only a
woman in love-passionately and
completely in love, If you please,
Malden-with me. And now"-he
addressed himself to Sir joint
am little tired of this public con-
fessional. II you will kindly escort
me to a good hotel-I prefer the
Savoy-we shall have a bottle Of
champagne, and shall tell you all
the plans Of my recent house-paint-
ing principal, to convert your So
lovely country into a German prov
ince. I may even be able to save
you from the fate that otherwise
assuredly awaits you"
Very good" said Sanderson Let
us co." He stepped aside and
beckoned to the constable. But
a burly figure suddenly appeared
from behind the concealing corner
of bit of scenery. The man Brinda
knew as Vaslavs chauffeur
He lifted long-barreled pistol,
aimed it.
"Mueller!" cried Vaslav. "Help!"
They were his last words.
A flash of flame stabbed out. The
theater echoed to the roar of the
weapon. Vaslav pitched forward
and lay still, an outstretched hand
almost at Brinda's foot.
do not raise your weapons, Eng
lishmen!" ordered the slayer. II
have heard everything. This man is
a traitor. He dies like one. Long
live Germany" He raised the pistol
to his own temple and pulled the
trigger.
Sir John and DR.. Macdonald sat
In the intelligence chiefs study, a
bottle of Scotch between them. DR..
Macdonald helped himself to lib
eral portion.
A Toast to Brinda.
"Ah, Jock" he rumbled. You
were near making a grievous mis-
take there, when you thought Brin-
Evening star., 1941-04-07
Referendum on War
Urged in Broadcast
By Clark and Barry
'Sporkmon and Dulles
Oppose Proposal in
Forum of the Air

Requirement of a public referen-
dunn before possible declaration of
war was advocated as measure to
protect Congress from executive
pressure" and attacked as a serious
curtailment of congressional power
by speakers on the American Forum
of the Air last night.
The affirmative of Should We
Have War Referendum" was up
held by Senator Clark, Democrat, of
Idaho and Representative Barry,
Democrat, of New York. Opposition
spokesmen were Representative
Sparkman, Democrat, of Alabama
and Allen w. Dulles, international
attorney.
Two refusals of Congress to pro-
vide for such a referendum, Senator
Clark said, have left the American
people gagged and muff1ed, unable
even to express their views on war
which so vitally affects their des-
tiny" He supported third refer
endum resolution, introduced by
four other Senators and himself,
IIldG "OulO PiONluC IOI n OIL iiSeiy
advisory referendum, binding nei-
ther the Congress nor the PreSi-
dent.
Such a referendum, Mr.. Spark
man protested, would be a sharp
curtailment of the powers of Con-
gress and an unwarranted limitation
of the power of the President as
commander in chief Of our armed
forces. In answer to Senator Clark's
contention that executive pressure"
is taking the United States into
war, Mr.. Sparkman replied that, on
the contrary, it is the people who
force Congress into war.
Mr.. Barry said referendum
would stiffen congressional resist
ance to executive persuasion, while
Mr.. Dulles declared that If Congress
gives up its power to legislate war,
it may equally well vote itself out
of existence. In the temporary abb
sence of Theodore Granick, forum
chairman, Ernest K. Lindley, news
paper columnist, presided. The ma
tional network program was broad
cast from the Willard Hotel over
Station VOL.
Evening star., 1941-04-07

da was one of that spy ring. But
it's as told you-her-r-redity is
what tells the story. What matter
If her mother was Mata Hari, or the
Queen of Egypt? Her father was a
Duncan, and a good Scotsman! And
that's her-r-redity enough for any
lass!" He rose, lifted his glass high
Here's to Brinda Duncan, old
friend as fine lassie as ever
drew breath. And to the lucky man
she's going to marry!"
Sir John rose, too.
II drink" he said, ito all that
and more. To Brinda-who has
done more to save England than &c
regimentsi"
They drained their glasses.
Sir John took small bundle OF
papers from drawer in his desk
and tossed it into the blazing fire
There goes all that was left OF
Mata HaIi in my files"
n y y y
The door opened little Brinda
peered in, saw the two men to-
gether, then closed the door and ran
down the hall. Dick was waiting
for her below.
Il have the license" he said
do you think Sir John will object
If we make it next Monday? I may
be called to the fleet any time"
I'm sure Sir John won't mind"
said Brinda. And what's more i'm
portant, I won't either"
The Lure Remains.
Indifferent to possible observers,
Dick folded her in his arms, kissed
her. He kissed her again.
There's only one thing, darling"
Evening star., 1941-04-07

had been little less intelligent. BY
the way, I notice you have caught
the man operating the spotlight
through which the ballet, of course,
were being transmitted. I should
shoot him, If I were you. He is one
of Moseley's crowd-a complete
traitor"
Thanks, I will" promised Sir
John. "One other question: think
I know the gist of the message you
were going to transmit, but should
like to have it from you complete. u
Certainly" said Vaslav. IF you
will remove these handouts. After
all, I'm not likely to try to escape
now" When the request had been
granted, he took a folded paper from
his pocket and read:
British grand fleet will sail
am. Friday conveying expeditionary
force of 100000 to PetSamo. Advise
invasion England within 48 hours
Success assured. 'YENVAS."
Great heavenS!" 1t was the voice
Of Lord Mountwyn. Did that mes
sage reach Berhn?"
mo, Lord Mountwyn,' - said Vaslav
composedly. But you may be sure
German intelligence will learn of
your ill-advised plan to invade Ger
many through the Baltic, in some
way. And also that Hitler will in
wade England by way of the Neither
lands, the moment your feet is at
a safe distance"
I'm that case" exclaimed Mount
wyn, Il must inform the cabinet at
once! Finland will have to perish" ."
Evening star., 1941-04-07
Messenger Is SIugged
In Embassy Row Section

Henry Evans, 10, of Hyattsville
Md, clerk for the Radio Corp, OF
America at 1112 Connecticut avenue
NV, was assaulted mysteriously
early today when he went to the
Italian Embassy at 2700 Sixteenth
street NV. in answer to call for
q messenger.
Evans told police he rang the
door bell several times and got no
response. AS he was about to re-
enter his automobile, parked In
front of the Embassy, he was
slugged.
Police were puzzled by the Incl
dent, as there apparently was no
attempt to rob Evans.
Evening star., 1941-04-07
Deaths Reported

Caroline M. Blackburn: 81, 1898 Q st nv
ehi eharies + Riiss, Rpifi Il. ISIS b p st. NV
Grace A. walker, II, 500 18th 81; NV.
William D. Hampton, SO, 722 11th st; Sc
James q, Orr 6I St. Elizabeths Hospital
William T Duvall, SO, l715 Otis st: ne.
Edgar A. Guise, Al Walter Reed Genera
Alfred r cuttsll, 4s, slO Massachusetts
Nettie Ferguson. .45, -Gsllinger Hospital.
John H. Brown, a., foot of Wisconsin ave
Dan 9, Trawick' A. Walter Reed General
Charles r. Brown, 35, 531s 42nd st: NV
Edwin Hillmuth, 3, Gallinger Hospital.
Sam Boyd, rs, Emergency Hospital.
Mary z. West, 73 901z @ st. s.w:
Charles A. Matthews, SO, 7sS 10th ST, ne
Arthur Washington, 81, Casualty Hospital
Daniel r Wimms, 2l, Walter Reed Genera
infant Herdus Harrison, Gallinser Hos.
pital.
Evening star., 1941-04-07
Bishop O'Horu to Bless
New l7,500-Ton Liner

BY the Associated Press.
CHESTER, Pa, April Tine
Most Rev. John F. O'Hara, former
president of Notre Dame Univer-
sity, will bless the new 17,5o0-ton
liner Rio de Janeiro at launching
ceremonies Saturday.
The ship will be sprinkled with
water from the harbor OF the Bra
lillian city for which the ship is
named.
Senhora Alzira Vargas do Amaral
Peixoto. daughter of President Var
gas of Brazil, will christian the ship
which was built at the Sun Ship
building & Drydock Co. here for the
South American service OF the
Moore Mccormack Lines.
Evening star., 1941-04-07
British Close Consulate
Al Hakodafe, Japan
B, TIT Associated Press.

Bl tht Associated Press.
TOXIC, April THE newspaper
Ashai reported yesterday the closing
of the British Consulate at the
port of Hakodate and said the
Honorary Consul, Alfred Denbigh
departed for Shanghai.
The Consulate was established
about 80 years ago. No reason was
given for Its closing,
Hakodate was one OF two ports
constituted as points of reception fol
American ships under the treaty
signed by Commodore Matthew G
Perry with the Japanese government
on March 81, 1854.
Evening star., 1941-04-07
Births Reported

Samuel and Eleanor Alexander, boy.
Joseph and Virginia Bell, girl,
cisrencs snn snH and h Vera Brsnhans. sirL
Ezra and Agnes Cox, boy.
James and Anna Jester, girl.
James and Gathering Mcclure; boy.
William and Mary Southworth,. boy.
Joseph and Camille Veneziani, boy.
Charles and sylvia walker, boy.
Kenneth and Gladys Ayres, boy.
Charles and Dorothy Bennett, girl.
Floyd and June Bowman, girl.
Maxwell and Thelma Christopher, boy.
Donald and Rosalie Feldbush, girl,
Dow and Sadie Kasachkoff, girl.
John and virginia Nacel, boy,
Robert and Mildred Taylor, girl,
william and Helen Tierney, jr,, boy.
Harry and Mary Thompson, girl:
Evening star., 1941-04-07
MATA HARTSZaxl7tzz1
zMAURICE DEkOBRA A~< lEYlA 6E0RGIE
CHAPTER FORTY-TWO.

Dick broke there something! You spoke OF having the
plans for my Z-Ray. Do you have them?"
laughed Vasav then but have
teevon
based your plans?"
that it," breathed Sanderson
"O course" replied vasav brilliant
Evening star., 1941-04-07

were Mata Harris grandmother"
Together, with quickening steps.
they hastened in pursuit of the man
with the violin case.
(The End)
Evening star., 1941-04-07
(The End.)

Copyright BY Maurice Dekobra and Leyla
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Syndicate Inc
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Take in $4,000
AT Fur Auction

Sales amounting to approx
mately $4,000 were made by the
West Coast Fur Sales. Inc, at its
monthly auction Wednesday at
Hotel Winthrop. Harry Lorber
auctioneer and manager Of West
Coast Fur Sales. reports the auc-
ton WAS one of the most active
sales OF its kind to be held in
Tacoma in a good many years.
with every item receiving excel
lent competition.
The major part of the sales
went to eastern markets and con-
sisted Of freshly caught Alaskan
furs. Leading items were mink,
lynx. red fox and marten.
Sales are held monthly and new
shipments from the north will be
arriving soon for the next auction,
scheduled for Feb. 20.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Church Scout
Night Sunday
Tollefson Will
Deliver Address

The first Sunday evening IN
February IS set aside each year by
the Mormon church as Church
Scout night throughout the world
wherever there Ia an ests blished
unit. Boy Scout troop 20, organ
lied at the Lincoln ward Church
Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints. So. SD and Park ave, will
provide he program for such an
observance here next Sunday eve
ming.
Guest speaker viii be Prescott
ing Attorney Thor Tollefson. Rob
ioert c. seal. acting scoutmaster Of
Troop 90 and chairman Of the
Scout Explorer committee OF Seat
tie stake. VIII be in general charge
Of the program.
Mrs. Alton Dickson. mother OF
Eagle Scout William Dickson. will
have a place on the program. as
will Scouts Jack hetzler, Jack
Young and Donald Orth. Allen
Wheeler, junior assistant scout
master, will direct the program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Japan S Industry
To Be Modified

TOKYO A bill for industrial
mobilization was approved by the
cabinet at an extraordinary meet
ing late Wednesday despite the
vigorous opposition of big business.
II was made known that the
bill. drafted by the planning and
legislative bureau Of the cabinet.
would authorize the government
to establish, merge or dissolve
companies 10 strengthen control
Of industry for preparedness and
war purposes.
The finance ministry submitted
to the house budget committee for
reference purposes a memorandum
showing that extraordinary mill
tary expenditures had totaled It.
450,000.000 ven (S4,097, 260 .000),
since the Chinese war started in
July. 1887, Expenditures include
those estimated for this month and
next month. To cover part OF the
expenditures, bonds totaling IA
ASS. 900 900 yen (S3401 ,07S 000)
have been issued.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31

Plans for production of a flour
and bread to improve diets was
announced today by the national
research council, flour millers and
bakers. The formula was agreed
upon at meetings with nutrition
experts and federal food officials
The new flour and bread, which
will be on the grocers' shelves this
spring, provides for restoration OF
important food elements now
taken out OF flour in bleaching and
other milling processes 1t will be
marketed in wrappers identifying
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Army Nurse
In Crash
BY JIMMY hAlTo

A nurse in the Fort Lewis hos
pital. Miss Hazel Carter, was treat
ed at the county hospital for cuts
and bruises at 11;30 Wednesday
night after the car in which she
WAS riding collided with another
near Ponder's station on the Pacific
highway south Of the city.
She was in car driven by Sewell
A Barnes Barnes car was in
volved with one driven by Robert
f. Hawkins Of the 18th air base
squadron at McChord field. State
patrol officers said neither man
was injured Miss Carter was re-
leased after treatment.