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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Ivy Chapter 10 Confer
Degrees Friday Evening

Ivy chapter. o. V. r., viii meet
Friday evening IN the Masonic
ball ~ 10. t<ih and Park ave.
The degree ~ tho order will h.
conferred on . eisss ~ candidates
Mrs. Carl os,iund. ms,rnn. and
Mr. Arthur Hart. pstroa. pre-
siding.
A social bo'ir wiii foiiow and
refreshments wiil h. served with
hssfsmes Jasper Hronson. Harold
knuison. Cody Caldwell, HJslsnss
Jensen snd Margaret chrssilss
a. hossssses. All Eastern atsrs
are snutsd.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
...Clubs 4.

VIDA AUXILIARY. q. z. a.. siIl
meet Friday fer 1880 Iunehson
and cards. Hcsissses for tina day
will BE- Mrs Antonia IioDksr. Mrs
William ~ selobss. Mrs n. G.
Han and Mrs Jenny Buckley.
fsass NsSyiss wes~s Of nsAss
Presbytssizs church Will meet in
ths church. ~. 18th and N sta.
Friday with MIRA. J. e. stndsns.
pfesidsnt. A desssft IUnrhson
all 10 served 81 ~ 20, felloesd
ny fsibis study led ny Mfs. o.
Henry Paul. snd ths business
meeting 81 snifh hrs Carl An
dsrs<ns nee president ALI preside
wsus~a NJ the Nos>~. fhzpsss
81. sewing circle vlfi meet FRIDAY
night A. tns hons ~ Hfs. AVN
stsns,ronn. f0s pa 3tsh.
Geld star Asthsss' Rub sili
meet Friday for IA % luncheon
and business with Mrs. Fred All
bott. ssoz 10. YAKIMA ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Personal
To Fat Girls

no. yoa rEag sim eezH rozr face and
figure yithoEt a-arFEtsoE cisLlnx A. bsfx-
brs4ki1z sEefflseE. : - e. srnfibiT go
t4ke NNrnoLG RAIDER ne eolditi0ns sn1 Ae-
eord4zg "a dsr@ezions On he gAeszEs-
Mama Izbisis have been 80 70 IA
publls Tor more trkn th5rty years. Naae fksn
tEentF million hcEss has ICES eistrlbafsd
cErlag tnzt peFsec-
~ ma - faQE cereal. kArusslx a
orIg for adalt IL rersons Wise fstrsss %
eAzsed - a thFfn.e eelraencr fhVpofr roi1-
isrrl hur IN sfe Otherwise nasrssi anS heai-
fuF. - en ~ nra=e sHF ciaFnasls - afst
= ~ feret.ru - Fesr pfgFls7sn. sho - sst
- eossgitz1 for that ruru1s< Any - ~ .,
i1ts fres@ ugi7 urrrrrfarfsbas r<=lr-f a.
kssrrois va. - boz Of kxrnools TO-DAY
from yczr 1rzzza1L adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Hollywood Is Mecca for
vsceiioninq Tecomans

Tacoma persons. Yscstioning IN
tho Southwest in the past fsy'
WEEKS have beer noted frequently
~ the popular Fsri Carroll the
ser-restsUrsnt. Hollywood. where
, TEA revue - being presented.
Among thoss present nave beer
NJ and Mrs.. Pau Lschtsr. Mr.
and Mrs Marx Way. Mr.. Charles
Way M Harold Wolf. M. Cay
Lindstrom. Mr.. and Mrs.. YsrdUn
pounds. and Mr.. and Mrs. y.
DettInFer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26

Aquinas Academy and st. Joseph's
hospital school OF nursing. Her
husband was graduated from
Loyola University. and continued
his medical studies at the Univer-
sity of Chicago.
Before the ceremony Mrs I'D
ward Boyns sang Ave Maria
and PANS Angelictp
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Sons Of Norway
Busy With Ptans

A Country ntofs" wtii ~ Pre-
ssnted ~ Z s'oioch Thursday svs-
ming In Normsnns hall Th~
stare whseh was will rsesivsd
last spring. win ~ presented a
ssriosis Thursday nights through
out the year.
The Local lodge ~ th~ Sons a.
Norway will attend the inlsistisn
~ tins Seattle order Oct B Mem
,sfs ~hs wish "a ~ a. seattle are
requested 20 sa,lfy Martin tisa-
lsnd. bail No. y 81.
Pest ssssssss sSsk. Tsesms
ehspssv. q r. -. meets Friday ~
ths y. W. 6. A, ~ " 20 ssinek
for iiInehsan tfnssss~ss win ~
hssismss W. n. Eicboii spa
Charles Dsnstwsr. nsmb<rs are
asked ~ make th~lr reservations
by Thursday. Mrs. 4. = f.0ag
~iii prssids fer tbs hssansss 80
sion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Miss Weeks
Is Bride
Sisters Anniversary Is
Chosen for Wedding

Married on her sisters first
wedding anniversary. Miss
Fern Evelyn Weeks Of this
city and Mr.. Michael George
Spanos Of Cleveland, o., ex-
changed their nuptial vows
at . o'clock Wednesday eve
ming in Fern Hill Baptist
church. The ceremony was
solemnized by the Rev. Mer-
rill Skaug.
tn, arch over the altar was
decorated with ferns and dahlisx
were on either side.
Given IN marriage by her father.
Mr.. Noah Weeks. tho bride was
charming In heavy white. satin
gown made with a sweetheart
neckline. Small satin buttons oame
10 the wsistline and an overskirt
of lace covered the skirt Of her
gown. The dress Was fashioned
with n long train. Her white veil
OF bridal illusion and lace insets
was caught 10 her blonde hair
with tiara Of seed pearls. Her
flowers were tube roses and small
white chrysanthemums FOR orns-
msnt. abe wore crystal star
necklace belonging 10 her sister.
Batron Of honor was Mrs Frank
Basket. sister Of the bride. ~ho
wore blue lace and carried white
chrYranthemums and pink rose
buds. bridesmaids wsfe Miss Pat
Buselmsisf. Who also wore blue
lses. Miss Cerds Campbell. WIN
wore old ross slipper sstln. hlss
Geneva Weeks. cousin ~ ihs
bride. who wore blue satin tafsits,
ana Miss hsr1ors weeks ~ Olym.
pis. siso = cousin. Who wore vel.
ios lscs All earned vhits fhry.
ssnthsmums and pink rossb,ids and
all mad matching flowers In their
hair.
Miss Anna Jean Greer. niece 81
the bride. was the flower girl,
wearing a dress OF orchid net and
carrying a colonial bouquet
Ar. Frank Basket served Mr..
spanos as best man and Msssrx.
John FredeTiehs. Fred Greer and
Leonard Snyder Of Olympia wsrs
the ushsfs Mrs. Bill Pit sang
on Promise Me and n Love
You Truly" preceding the eers-
m0ny. Mrs.. Charles Ward played
the wedding march.
A. the reception which followed
In Midland hail. Mrs. Noah Weeks.
mother ~ the bride. sore . Nile
green iafe'ta gown u1ih = corssgs
~ gardsnixs and rDsefsids. Ia her
hair Nzs = aingis gsfdsnis.
Mrs Lee Robinson. cousin ~
N. bride. c,ii the wedding esks.
Pouring acre nsadsnss clzrenes
Johsn. Lee Hoxisnd. James Erwin
and Bessi. Trssbioo1
For her Wedding trlp ~ Port
land. Ore the brloe sore a black
dress trimmed in whiis. A fur
Jacket and hat ana black secss-
sonsa completed her costums.
Security E~nsflf association viii
meet Friday evening at $50 in
Carpenters hall for business and
election u officers Hrx. Frank
Payne viii preside and Mrs. Rufus
Polly will be In charge Of the
celebration Of birthdays IN July.
August and September.
Ilneola Court, Amaranfb, social
club vii meet a. 1880 Friday for
luncheon ~ the home Of Mrs. I'd
ward Horris. 1914 50. Thompson.
Mrs.. r r. Peterson and Mr.. Hugh
Loonis will assist. A Dusiness
meeting yil follow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Manuscript Club 70
kieaf Mn Jpnex

camsila fesft 1rsaes slfes<<ful
writer from seattle. an -resk -
snsrznr~ IN Writing - shs Hhs<f.
~ fTi.fsv nzsfnlan Al 10 . -
the = "a. e A I.unehsun ell
fasscW ~ M heus - Hfs i4nsi
Messenger a. ins Tosn isussss.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Army Theme
For Party
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
To Entertain rhuudsy

Invitations are oat 90 ape
cial friends and members II
Chi chapter. BETA Sigma Phi
In the form Of . summons Ia
a Military Meet" To be held
Thursday in the lofs II the
Y. ". {. A. For the purpose
Of Inducing an army and
navy. 4 draft board will be
set up. A defense program
will also he initiated.
War ssme. vii ehwsx shs
evening ~tth nmrires Deciding ne
winners FOR the pfssrs
Military saa psgFsesls mu~ss 81
selections wiIl - Fsasiaea ~ Mrs.
n J. hsrfrtt At shs rssas. ard
group singing VIII ecnrisss the
enssftslnment.
Win . large Am~tsssH rag
ard defense posters ~ Background
mess call ssiI ~ snura<d M
fsfrsshmsnss 81 = tshss aserfsssa
vtth fsa. vhsts ssa niue sssls
appointments
Receiving - hesssss~s ssil ~
Mrs. Harry ! Heynelds general
Chairman. hiss Lillian Masnien'
hfush. and Miss rufrthss raysnv
Mrs Ray NJ Dennis ard Mr.
Robert HeramAn viii have eharss
n decorations and Mrs. q. a
Sysssrd. social chairman. wui n
IN charge a. entertainment.
uussts Will 10 the Mssdam ss
Rome Endsiey. sidney Peterson,
Charles rsffot,. Jim coiilns and
the Mi~es Maxine gorsd. Hen.
fietfa Peers Alice oison. uxnsI
Hagen and Jean vsasis
Members are the Aesis mss
Chester q. rouIsen. N. J. nsrrsss,
Robert Bergman. q. q. Nyssas,s
Harry J. Reynolds. Msx Archer
MARITIME Wolf, George ntsmssS
Davies and Roy ~ Dennis. and
The Mis~o- Lorraine pn<desksy
Elaine Williams. rsnrothes Tsv
inF. hsfenlts ncAiiisn. rbhs
itoimErsn, L,iiisn Muehi~nhss,cn
Eleanor Eiliott. Mary oconnor
Mary oaiIrss. Agnes fsurs. nsIl'
Ruth clsymsn and Else nlsrl,
Lindshns. Chapter director 4
Mlss Wtins. xtu~.x...
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Ln;or League Thrift Shop
Closed For Repairs

ne Tsearss tuninr League A.
ueanees tat - Thrift ehnr =,
NJ - inlh = = eEa~<st fnF r..
pairs Tas ssap ~tit Fe-er<a n<s'
"Wednesday
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Bible Class Elects

Members o. the elk Bibis class
~ the Pine 81 Christian church
gathered ~ the home ~ the
teacher. Mr. Charles Pinosr re-
Gently for Their annual election
~ officers. a report on activities
~ the class the past year vas
given.
The nss officers are L@vsnx
Andrews, president. Betty Ne
Aliistsr. wee president; Virginia
Gordon. secretary and treasurer.
A. ne clofs - the meeting re-
treatments we're served ard a gift
Nss presented 70 ore ~ the mem
bers. Mis- Wilma Trent. who i 20
b. married Oct. ].
Pierce County. ". q. II. 4. en-
eeutIyss. viii meet 30 ,. M I'm
day In the chapel Of the F'irst Bap-
fist church Mrs. Floy Barylck
county president. announces i'm
pOrtsnt business In regard 70
county Convention Oct. 2 and 2.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Tacoma Girls
Are Pledges
AscssI cssssm y U. ".
Observed Wednesday

Excitement ran hi2h N
Greek Row II he univer-
atv u Washington We6ner-
Iay evening When several
hundred young women weFe
welcomed into soruritses of
their choice IN tFad5lboeet
plsfrins ceremonies. AIMING
the .earv< IT Ts<cmA eiFls ~
tending the university the
rear many are included IN Ne
pledge classes.
AErr~ C@mms p~lf< epee
Y
ssak nts Tses<ns 9sfie ehtfIey
anwer, n~v~vss ISe~s fsns t1es<
"a rhfli.s tas<re <cd Nsxoery
>sis~r PA NJ tnvc<ny crsUss.
assms ksrrs. rsres fSppsvl fsp1>e
T,<if. f,sssa t1r.<s nIennys keppa
slrha rhssA. MARI uaytsv6. uoDpo
Kara f1>mme. Marian mn11uoe
ard vsI>rse WsInlnsosw. - Aun1e
wrtxhs seminary nvs
etes ~
ssrnA sigma. nsesssee nsunnwna:
Alphs ouleece ~. No. Mostrv>o
ks,sss. f,~iss oamma. unre9en
Ali. Nancy trrapssssh an p~aev
Russell. Aiph& ~. u>n~y to9>o
ris~s. tlss>a t.oNuAitn sn6 Mnsse
Lehman. frsm vsss I-~w1s. ~
Is~slse Wnbss. Taeemss knpoo
n<lss. tssxIni4 t<~slse cce Mossst
os<s ard M~fy Jsn> np>as. AIDna
rm om<en. nAtrlsy Msxne~ss
Alpha ~ p<lts. MasRnret f>evs1.
rrr. rhyias r<sss ~ t1ssssvs To
a>ie. snd ca Omega. Ansne0
nsrr~ss srd t.swsIie Lewherny.
1s~~p I - Qoo1e pp~nvocp>ne
We<sea vtII rect m . pg11sr4
Iuneheon ~ the hsme - M / e
nscli. sC1t NJ. 1o(n -. vri1av
a fs1o 4 mssseens meoe1n9 ~
n'eis study wtl1 frltp~.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26

I1neoIa Court. Amarantb, social
club viii meet a. ~ 20 Friday for
luncheon ~ the home Of Mrs. I'd
ward Horris. 1914 50. Thompson.
Mrs. T. r. Peterson and Mrs. Hugh
LOOMS will assist. A business
meeting xill follow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26

security E~nsfif association viii
meet Friday evening at s.50 in
Carpenters hall for business and
election 81 officers. Mrs. Frank
Payne viii preside and Mrs. Rufus
Polly will be In charge Of the
celebration Of birthdays IN July,
August and September.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-06
.Defernent at
u Considered

fBv international News servicel
Washington, June GINS Ths
Senate Military Affairs Committee
met today TO give formal approval
OF an amendment 10 the selectiye
service act TO authorize deferment
OF all men who have reached the
age Of q since the first reE,str1-
ton. Oct. IS. 1910.
Members OF the committee said
IL Is in complete accord with the
Army's recommendation tina, men
between the ages OF p and 50 be
placed on the deferment list, given
to the committee by Draft Direc-
tor Brig. Gen. Lewis 3. Hershey.
The proposal 10 limit the years
compulsory training 10 men be-
tween the ages OF 81 to II Is the
purpose behind the bill befor. the
committee authorizing deferment
by age groups. Gen Hershey said.
He told the committee that
most Of the deferments for physi-
cal disability are between the
ages OF 81 and IS.
Sens. Ledge. tR) Mass. and
Quincy (R) s. D.. said they will
propose that the COMMITTEES spccl-
fy in the amendment thst the act
be limited to the ages IF 81 10 81.
Quincy asserted tina. unless
specific limitation 10 written in
the amendment President Roose-
welt will have blanket authority
10 make deferments in other age
brackets without consent OF Con-
gress.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-06
Italians Attack Gibraltar
as Germans Prepare For
Suez Canal Thrust in East
President MunsOn Selected
For B. of C.. Citation Award

President John NJ. Munson OF
Michigan State Normal College will
receive the citation award for out
standing work as a builder OF edu.
cational institutions in Ypsilanti at
the Board OF Commerce annual
banquet Monday night in Charles
McKenny Hall at $50.
For the second time in his life
Mr.. Munson will receive renown
for his work in enlarging and I'M
proving an educational institution.
In 1928 Mr.. Munson became pres;-
dent OF the Northern Normal Col
lege at Marquette The following
ten years he doubled. the size OF
the campus. made improyem ,nts
and additions to the college build
ings, raised the teaching corps
standard and increased the faculty
membership to care for larger en-
rollment of students The per cap
tia costs OF educating students
was maintained at the same level
during the period.
Virtually the same story has been
repeated, only in a different col
lege. by President MHnson as head
OF Michigan State Normal College
since his assumption OF the pres
ldency in 1888
Besides additions 10 campus
buildings President Munson has
outlined program OF new con.
structions since his residency here.
Julia Anne King and Bertha Good.
ison Residence Halls for women
and the John NJ. Munson Residence
Hall for men have been completed.
The Briggs Field House and Sta
dia and Rackham Building, J. Mil
ton Hover Laboratory for elemen.
tary science studies. John W. Stew
ems Shop. Health Residence and a
new greenhouse have been includ-
ed in the building program. Pend.
ing receipt Of funds from the state
legislature the college will con-
struct a new Pierce Hall for class
rooms. The proposed structure
will cost approximately $250.000.
President Munson succeeded the
late Dr. Charles McKenny as pres
ident OF the Normal College here
in 1888. He returned to an insti
tuition he had attended 80 years be
fore and many OF the teachers or
bis staff we're those who had beer
teachers OF his classes.
At welcome dinner given June
%. 1893 by townspeople, President
Munson responded TO their verba
receptions with words which por
/ tray his aim in an educational ca
reer. He said. The institution Is
more than the individual. 1t is
place where both teachers and
students work; it is the business
OF its directors to make certain
that both work together effectively
The head Of an institution which
makes such conditions possible Is
success"
After completing course in
Ferris Institute. Big Rapids, Mr.
Munson taught in Menominee
County. Later he entered YpsilantI
College and was graduated in 1902
Afterward he accepted the super.
intendency at Charleston but after
four years assumed a similar post
at Harbor Springs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-06
Headquarters
For July 18th
Opened Today
Event Biggest Yet
Planned Here

American Legion Fourth OF July
spectacle and parade headquar-
ters were opened today at the Le-
gion Home and plans are in full
swing for the biggest celebration
yet planned in Ypsilanti.
First attention is to be given Sc
lection OF the "All American Girl
who will have vital part in the
entire program. She will be elect
ed by those who obtain their tick
cts TO the spectacle early and desig-
nate their choice on vote coupons
supplied with the tickets. These
are to be filled out and deposited
in ballot boxes which will be
placed in the Haig, college, and
ParkYiew pharmacies, Willoughby's
Shoe Store. Spratt's Restaurant.
Several organizations have inter
ested themselves in selecting a
girl who will truly exemplify the
ideals associated with young
Americans. Either groups or indi-
viduals may back the girl of their
selection and all are being en-.
couraged to consider character and
citizenship qualities over those of
beauty.
Harold Magee. who Is talent
chairman for the celebration. is
already busy contracting Ypsilanti
residents interested in participat-
ing in the America on Parade
spectacle. planned as the climax
of the observance. School chill
dren as we'll as adults will take
part. Rehearsal schedule is to be
announced in a few days.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-06
j. s. To SCOTCH
RUMOR Of PEACE
BY NEGOTIATION
Statement Will Encourage
England to Keep
Fighting
INCREASED AID MAY
ALSO BE INCLUDED
Concede Feelers Said to
be From German
Sources

lBy International News Seryicel
Washington, June 5-lNS-The
United States government, It was
learned today. is considering a
move to bolster the spirits of Great
Britain and dissipate the rumo:s
that any serious thought is being
given to the possibility OF a nego
tiated peace with Maxi Germany
in the near future.
The new move. informed quart.
ers said. may be in the form OF IA
statement by a government spokes-
man encouraging the British 10
continue their resistance despite re-
cent reverses or by an announce
ment OF increased aid to Britain
which would have the same effect.
Consideration of this new move
has been prompted by the report
brought back from London by
American Ambassador John ~.
Winant on the seriousness OF Brl.
tain's position and by the persist.
ent rumors that peace talks are
in the wind.
Would Dispel Rumors
Oficial quarters in Warrington
are eager to dispel the peace talk
rumors lest they should tend 10
affect the present determination of
the British people to fight on
against Germany.
II is conceded that there have
been frequent "feelers" OF late by
third parties protesting to rep
resent German interests concern.
ing the possibility of a negotiated
peace. but official diplomatic
sources assert there Is absolutely
no change in the governments poll
cy OF opposing any compromise set.
Element with Germany at the pres
ent time.
The peace terms which Adolf
Hitler has in mind would. these
sources say. give Germany com
plete control OF the continent #
Europe. Apart from other consid.
erations directly affecting Ameri.
san interests such as economic
factors, the United States govern
ment IL unwilling to condona any
such Nazi domination OF Europe
because II would, in the opinion Of
American diplomatic officials, mean
virtual serfdom for the non-Ger.
manic people OF thu European cont
inent.
Cant be Trusted"
The American government, e
was added. still takes the posi-.
ton that II is impossible to nego-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-06
Looms
For Seizure
of Property
Modified Law to
Control Strikes

fBy international News Service)
Washington, June 6 ms I'm
daunted by bitter den0nciation OF
the Draft Property BIN, admins
tration leaders in Congress today
decided to stage a battle for its
passage in modified form as a
means of breaking defense strikes.
As battle lines we're drawn, the
Senate Military Affairs Commit
tee ordered public hearings on
the measure, authorizing Presi-
dent Roosevelt to draft any kind
of property for defense, to begin
June is.
Sen. Byrnes Cd s. c., leading
administration strategist In the
upper chamber. announced he
favors the legislation lin princi-
pie"
He added that objections have
been raised to language OF the bill
but said that "a cool head can sit
down and write language that
would be agreeable TO most Of the
Senate
Sen. Norris O Neb. announced
his support OF the measure with
notifications which would limit
the powers given the President in
the emergency.
The move for enactment OF the
bill. which has been attacked as
a dictatorship measure and
which has aroused more feeling
than any measure thrust before
Congress since the lease-lend bill,
followed repeated demands in both
Senate-and House for action TO
halt strikes.
Declaring that the President
should be given power to take
over strike-bound defense plants,
Norris said:
Il think that in proper cases the
President ought to exercise such
powers because we've got to have
production. II we don't have pro-
duction We won't have any defense
program.
The bill OF Sen. Connally (D)
Texas. authorizing the President
to take over strike-bound plants
bat emitting other powers in the
draft-property bill, may be urged
as a substitute. Norris urged speedy
passage OF this measure as an
amendment 10 draft-industry pro-
visions Of the selective service
act.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-06
Axis Planning to
Bottle up
Fleet
French Discussing
Blunt Warning
From l.. S.


Italian hombers we're reported
today 10 have attacked Britain's
great rock citadel OF Gibralter,
guarding the western entrance OF
the Mediterranean Sea, while the
Germans forecast aerial blows at
the SueL Canal in the East.
Linked with Wednesday nights
heavy assault on the main Brit
ish naval base at Alexandria these
reports indicated that an Axis
campaign TO bottle up the British
Mediterranean fleet may already be
in motion.
London radio said casualties at
Alexandria numbered $50 killed
and 200 wounded.
Meanwhile. Frances high mill
tary chieftains, in a cabinet session
at Nichy. were reported discussing
U S. Secretary of State Cordell
Hull's blunt warning that French
cooperation with Germany was ut
terly inimical to the just rights OF
other countries"
With Vice Premier Admiral Jean
Darlan presiding the meeting was
attended by Generalissimo Maxine
Weygand, eommander-in-chief of
Frances North African armies;
Governor General Pierre Boisson
OF French West Africa. and Resi-
dent General Admiral Jean Esteva
OF Tunisis.
Discus Defense
The question OF empire defense
as part OF Adolf Hitler's new Eu-
ropean order was also said to
have been discussed.
Giving point to these delibera-
tons. General Henri Dentz. COM
mander.in- chief OF French forces
in Syria and Lebanon, issued a
dramatic order TO his troops:
THE command is clear. Defend
our possessions and defend them
with our own forces.
There Is nothing in this contrary
TO the honor and interests OF
France. You have heard me. You
have understood me. say no
more. Now TO your posts"
Amid indications that British
troops might move into Syria at
any moment. MICS correspondent
in Ankara. Turkey. said German
soldiers were reported TO have
occupied Damascus. the capital OF
Syria. only so miles from British
ruled Trans-Jordan.
Deny Naxis In Syria
Both the French and Germans
have emphatically denied the pres.
ence OF Mari troops in Syria. The
German radio broadcast a report
from Beirut that British forces
were preparing to land on the
North Syrian coast and also to at
tack from Palestine and Trans
Jordan.