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Evening star., 1941-01-11
3U. ). Officials
Going 10 London
To Lease Bases
Hull Denies Reports
British Plan to Tax
Property in Sites
BY GARNETT ID. HORNER.

Three Government officials will
leave for London by clipper next
Friday to negotiate formal leases
for the naval and air base sites &C
quired on eight British territories in
the Atlantic and Caribbean when
the British were given so over-age
American destroyers last September,
the State Department announced
today.
In connection with the announce
ment, Secretary of State Hull de-
MED reports that Great Britain was
attempting to assess tariff duties
and property taxes on United States
Government property taken into the
various territories for development
Of the bases.
The officials designated by Presi-
dent Roosevelt to negotiate the for
NAL leases in London are Charles
Fahy, assistant solicitor general of
the Justice Department; Col. Harry
J. Malony of the field artillery
United States Army, and Comdr
Harold Biesemeier, U. S. N.
Will Map Technical Details.
They will work out with British
officials the technical details of the
99-year leases under which this Gov
eminent will develop defense bases
in Newfoundland, Bermuda, the Ba-
hamas, Jamaica, ST. Lucia, Antigua,
Trinidad and British Guiana.
The British government had
agreed that pending the signature
of the formal leases, construction
work may go ahead without delay
at any of the base sites. Actual
construction already has started in
Newfoundland. Engineering and
survey parties have visited all the
other sites and actual construction
is expected to start soon on several
of the other bases, officials said.
The exchange of notes last Sep
tember under which the United
States acquired the right to lease
the bases provided that they would
be free from all rent and charges
other than such compensation as
might be mutually agreed on to be
paid by the United States to the
owners of private property to COM
pensate them for any loss by expro-
priation or damage arising out of
establishment of the bases.
Hull Spikes Reports.
Secretary Hull was asked at his
press conference about reports cur
rent on Capitol Hill that British
officials had attempted to collect
import duties on equipment sent into
the base sites and had given notice
Of charging property taxes. The
Secretary said no such question had
been raised by the British govern
ment and that there was no basis
for the reports. He added that the
reports might have arisen from
statements by local officials in the
British territories who were not
fully informed of the arrangements
between the British and American
governments.
Mr.. Fahy, Col. Maloney and
Comdr. Biesemeier will leave New
York Friday for Lisbon, en- route to
London, it was announced. They will
continue negotiations begun with
the British Embassy here, but trans
ferred to London at request of the
British because of the presence in
London of a number of colonial,
dominions and military officials
who had to be consulted on tech
nical matters.
Evening star., 1941-01-11
las D. T.. SeIectees
Give Induction Center
E7r--s
First Speed Test
Men Are Examined at
Rute of About One
Every Two Minutes
pictures on Page A-2.)
BY THOMAS c. HARDMAN,
Star Staff Correspondent.


BALTIMORE. Jan. 1l-Inf1ux of
las Washington selectees today
boosted the machinery of Baltimore's
induction station to full speed for
the first time.
At $50 am, a large corps of
administrative officers and medical
staff of Is specialists began pushing
the District youths through the in
duction assembly line at rate of
about one man every two minutes,
and officers estimated that by mid
afternoon those selectees who pass
the rigid physical requirements
would be ready for shipment to Fort
George G. Meade, Md, corps area
reception center. Those rejected will
receive transportation back to the
District.
This was the first day of full
strength operation for the induction
station, which was established in
the city's 5th Regiment Armory for
induction of men from Maryland,
the District of Columbia and North
ern Virginia counties after the No
vember token" Selective service call.
A contingent of Virginians was
inducted here yesterday, but the
group was much smaller than that
made up of the Washington men
this morning.
Portable X-Ray Equipment.
Principal time saving feature
noted at this station. in contrast to
the induction center used in WASH
ington for the first call, was port
able chest X-ray equipment, which
had its place in the examination
line along with the other tests.
Developing X-ray photographs with
the equipment required less than Is
minutes. In Washington, it was
necessary last fall to transport tine
inductees from the station at 458
(See D. C. DRAFT, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1941-01-11
Fair and Cold Forecast,
Snow Possible Later

Fair and continued cold weather
was promised the District today by
the Weather Bureau.
Tonight it will be cold, with the
lowest temperature about 26 de-
grees, according to the bureau, but
the thermometer will rise tomorrow
afternoon.
According to the long-range FORE
cast, some snow or rain and colder
weather may be expected here by
Monday.
At the same time, the service re-
ported that storm of increasing
intensity is centered about 400
miles off Cape Hatteras and moving
northeastWard attended by gales
and strong shifting wids.
Evening star., 1941-01-11
44,868 Italians Seized or Slain
AT Burdiu, British Disclose

and captured" at 2,041 officers, 42,827
men.
This means about 100000 Ital-
ians-by British count-have been
rendered ineffective since the Brit
ish blitzkrieg in the desert got into
motion month ago.
Moreover, the British said they
had captured or destroyed at Bardia
1863 medium and field guns, 26 heavy
anti-aircraft guns, 68 light guns, 100
tanks and 7OS transport vehicles.
This material was in woeful shape
both from lack of maintenance and
from effective British bombardment,
the communique implied.
Evening star., 1941-01-11
Allies Can't Lose,'
European Reaction
To Lease-Lend Bill
Measure Is Interpreted
As Promise u. S. Will
Become Arsenal
BY WILLIAM H. STONEMAN,

LONDON, Jan. 11.-A stupendous
impression has been created in
Great Britain by the proposed "Act
to Promote the Defense of the
United States" the draft of which
was submitted to the Senate and
House in Washington yesterday.
This act appears to Britishers to
carry promise-admittedly yet
to be fulflled-that the United
States will, in fact, become the
arsenal for the democracies which
the President in recent speeches
has promised that it would become.
Though there may be slips and
many unforeseen delays, before
American industry actually produces
the quantity of goods envisaged,
ordinary people here are led to
only one conclusion:
ut is no longer possible for the
Allies to be beaten"
Isles May Be Overrun.
It is conceivable that the British
Isles will be overrun during the
coming year and before American
industry reaches the peak of pro-
duction which Harry L. Hopkins,
President Roosevelt's special envoy
Yesterday here stated would prob
ably be reached by late 1941 or early
1912. 1t is also still the opinion
of many people that Britain, IL
respective of deliveries from the
United States. cannot beat Ger
many decisively unless the United
States actually goes to war.
But no matter what may happen
in the opinion of ordinary people
on this side of the water, American
industry, operating at wartime
pitch, will produce so much high
class war material that Germany
will not be able to overrun the
British Empire.
Nazi Defeat Seen Inevitable.
Reports from other parts of Eu-
rope indicate that this feeling is
fully shared by people in many neu-
trail countries and by many people
in enemy countries. In all the oc-
cupied countries and in the Balkans,
the Presidents recent remarks and
the announcement of the admin
istration's program have apparently
had the effect of a moral cyclone.
In the opinion of ordinary Euro
peans, who think in simple terms
and consequently may jump to
hastily conclusions. the United States
is on the verge of war. And that,
in the opinion of simple minded
people, means that Germany is on
the verge of starting long. slow,
but inexorable trek downhill toward
ultimate defeat.
The effect on Germany, RESPONSE
BILE people believe, may be to force
Hitler's hand and speed up the
violent all-out offensive which every
body has been expecting. If the
Germans are as convinced as most
people are that full American aid
to the allies, probably short of
nothing. is just question of time,
it stands to reason that they will
make every effort to knock out
(See REACTION, Page AID
Evening star., 1941-01-11
Mediterranean Clash

ROME, Jan. II (P.-Claiming
bomb and aerial torpedo hits already
on four British warships, the Ger
man and Italian high commands
issued parallel announcements today
that axis air forces had joined in
offensive action against British sea-
power in the Mediterranean.
The Rome newspaper, II Giornale
D'Italia, said The action is con-
tinuing."
Between them, the Berlin and
Rome communique from the axis
high commands reported that two
British aircraft carriers, a cruiser
and a destroyer had been hit by tor
pedo planes and divebombers.
They were the first announce
fSee MEDITERRANEAN, Page A-4
Evening star., 1941-01-11
By the Associated Press.

Fy tne ASSUCldltu PrPSS.
CAIRO, Jan. 1.-THE British to-
day disclosed the full magnitude of
their conquest of Bardia-44,8 1863
Italians captured or dead, impress
sive quantities of armament seized
or destroyed-and announced their
campaign to smash Tobruk, Libyan
headquarters 70 miles to the west, is
proceeding satisfactorily"
Before Bardia fell six days ago, it
had been generally supposed that
there were no more than 10000
troops penned up there. Today,
however, a Near East headquarters
communique placed Italian KILLED
Evening star., 1941-01-11
Wealthy Chinese Kidnuped

SHANGHAI, Jan. II P).-T. c.
Pan, wealthy Chinese businessman,
was reported kidnapped today by
five men who broke into his home
in the French quarter.
Evening star., 1941-01-11
.Lend-Lease Bill
.Hits House Snaq
On Jurisdiction
Measure Is Claimed
By Military Group;
Vote Due Monday


Ercept for trade OF destroyerS
for naval bases, statutory bar
rierS haze required United States
10 send Udr materials to British
only on caSh-dnd-cGrry basis.
administration yesterday. gave
Congress bill to carry out PreSt-
dent RooSeUelt'S plan to lease or
lend arms to democracteS facing
aggreSSor nations.
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(See GREEK, Page AID
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(See CONGRESS, Page A-40
Evening star., 1941-01-11
Weather Forecast

Fair, continued cold: lowest tonight
about 26; tomorrow fair; rising tenn
perature in afternoon. Temperatures
today-Highest, SO, at 1 pm; lowest,
28, at am.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
To Stress Concer
Control During April
Intensive Educational
Work Will Be Carried
on During That Month.

The United States congress and
the president have proclaimed April
as cancer control month throughout
the nation, and practically in every
state in the Union intensive educa-
tional campaigns will be inaugural
ed during that time to aid in con-
trolling the ravages Of this disease.
Cancer deaths in Montana have
increased from 282 in 1920 to 642
in 1889. 1t is interesting to note
that Montana with los cancer deaths
per 100000 population occupies 25th
position from the top and about
mid-point, among the states, and is
slightly below the average (l12) for
the United States. Cancer is now
the second leading cause of death
in this country. One of every 10
adults living will die of this disease
unless we can become better pre-
pared for defense through knowl-
edge to reduce its ravages.
The local drive is sponsored by
the Libby Woman's Club with Mrs.
II. w. Redfield, Mrs. Clay Parker
and Mrs. A. L. Brock the committee
in charge.
ALICE BROCK,
Publicity Chairman
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
Full Gospel Assembly.
New Log Church

New Log Church
Easter day services will be con-
Quoted in the New Log church as
follows.
Sunrise service beginning at $50
o'clock.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Glasses
for all ages.
Sunday morning Easter service
at II o'clock.
Sunday night service beginning
at 7:45 p. m.
We wish to announce that there
will be special services beginning
April 18th with Evangelist L. H.
Philip of Everett, Wash. This gen.
tleman is at present doing evange-
listic work in this state. He will
be speaking every night except
Monday for several weeks. A min
istry of music and song accompan-
les these services. We cordially in
vite all to attend.
REV F. A. DALTON, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
Is Years AQo

The rapid thaW in this vicinity
during the past two weeks made 1t
possible for the Libby Lumber
company to start its years run, af-
ter waiting some time for the ex-
cessive snow in the hills to melt
enough to permit logging. The mill
started with its normal two shifts
Monday. The planer is running a.
shift and one quarter per day
Bob Baker, Libby's lion hunter,
will go on the road, starting the
latter part of next week, accompan-
led by Lincoln county lion, one
or two of his we'll known hunting
dogs, and a reel of motion pictures
showing him and Mrs. Baker in
the exciting sport of making cap
tives of the big mountain beast. The
pictures are being developed IN
New York this week and are ex-
pected to arrive in Spokane, Bak-
ker's first engagement, in few
days.
The City Bakery was purchased
from Ira Losey, F. Freshman, an
experienced and affable baker from
Spokane, being the buyer. Mr.. Losey
will leave in a short time for Chi
cago, where he plans to take a
course in flour testing and milling
chemistry. Mr.. Fleishman was for
merly head baker at the Davenport
cafe.
Following are the candidates for
city offices.
For mayor. Walker Wells.
! For treasurer: r. Lewis.
/ For police judge: w. n. Kemp.
4 For First ward alderman. w. F.
Kienitz, E. B. Holt.
4 For Second ward alderman. John
w. Leigh, Frank Upham.
4 For Third ward alderman. f. F.
Jones, Scott Anderson.
It is hard to imagine more pain
full experience than that through
which F. B. Camp, young Pipe
creek rancher, was forced to pass
last week. While preparing to cook
supper at cabin where he was
alone, about 20 miles from Libby,
Camp made a slip with the axe he
was cutting kindling with, and cut
off his thumb clearly, right at the
joint.
1 He attempted to bind the injury
in a rough way, and being dissatis-
fled with his efforts, went mile
and half to the home Of a neigh
Dor for help. From there he started
on snowshoes at IL o'clock at night
and came to Libby for surgical at
tention. He fell into the deep snow
time and again on the journey, anc
was SO weakened by loss of blood
that he could scarcely proceed. The
bandages he had placed on his
thumb became loosened, and during
much of the trip he held the severed
member in place with his other
hand.
He arrived in Libby about
o'clock the next morning and DR.
Morrison took him in hand. The
thumb has been sewed back II
place, and unless complications Sc
in, the doctor thinks the injury viii
heal as a memento of the accident
Lou Getner spent several days il
the city from his Libby creek ranch
Mr.. Getner is gathering togethe
supplies and a crew of men, pre-
paratory to starting road work a
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10

The Libby Farm Woman's Club
met at the home of Mrs. George
Ripley, at the Fish Hatchery, We'd
nesday, April 2, with Mrs. ]. P.
Campbell assisting the hostess.
At noon a delightful pot-luck din
ner was served. Places were marked
with clever little Easter baskets.
A business meeting followed.
After an amusing program, dem
onstration on Curtains and Drap-
cries" was given by the project
leaders, Mrs. Graham Caldwell and
Mrs. Anna Herbst.
The members of the Marigold
Demonstration Club were among the
guests present.
CLUB REPORTER.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
Music Festival.

On April 10 the annual county
music festival will be held at Lin
coin County high school with over
200 participating from the three
schools of Troy, Libby and Eu-
reka. Richard Sargent, of Libby,
Chas. Roberts of Troy and Vim
Gresham of Eureka will conduct a
massed chorus and a massed band
at this event.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
The Methodist Church.

This Thursday evening 5 o'clock
in this building Holy Communion
service Of Presbyterian and Metho-
dist Churches and friends.
This Friday evening o'clock in
the Presbyterian building, Good
Friday service of Presbyterian and
Methodist Churches and friends
Easter Sunday GAS a. m. Church
school Easter program.
Easter Sunday congregational
worship service II a. m. Baptisms.
Special Easter offering for benevo-
lences of denomination.
In Troy Church: Good Friday
three hour service from IL noon
until p. m Service of meditation
and silent worship, wosrhppibwk
and silent worship, Worshippers
coming and going at will
Troy Church school Easter pro
gram 10 a. m.
Easter congregational worship
service 8 p. m. Baptisms. Specia
Easter offering for benevolence in
terests of tire denomination.
E. ROY FORT, Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10

soon as conditions will permit.
Leo Faust returned Monday af-
ter spending several weeks in 9TH
er parts of the state. According tc
one of the Kalispell papers he
stopped in that town long enough te
complete the purchase of new sis
cylinder auto.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
EHHxx11xxSSsxxsS sssxs11s1t
EUREKA
Town and School Elections.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

On Saturday the school election
resulted in the election of R. M
Sherman as trustee and the voting
for 5 mill levy by large ma
jority.
On Monday DR.. R. M. Sherman
won the office of mayor by a vote
of l3l TO los for John D. Roberts
Geo. Davis and Fred Rock won as
aldermen in the Second ward, over
L. A Riley, that being the only
ward in which there was any com
petition. The vote for alderman
was: Davis, SO, Rock, 70, and Riley
%. ]. H. Sailing and w. Z. Gilbert
were chosen as aldermen in the
First ward
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
st. Johns Lutheran Church.

THE Friendly Church"
Friday evening, April 18th, 7:3O.
Special Good Friday service. Spe-
cial singing.
Sunday, April 18th.
Special Easter service, beginning
at II a. m. Special singing.
Sunday school Gas a. m.
If you have no church affiliation,
you are invited to worship with us!
H. L. PFOTENHAUER,
Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
First Aid Glass Sponsored.

DR.. c. A. Clark is in charge of the
second first aid class to be spon-
sored by the local Chapter of the
Red Cross. The class meets each
Thursday evening at the Legion
hall at eight o'clock. Two cars from
Rexford attend, the total enroll
ment SO far has been Is.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
Family Of Eleven

and all take ADLERIKA Wher
needed" CIV N.-Iowa) When partly
digested foods decay, forming gas
bringing on sour stomach or bloat
inr. try ADLERIKA. Get it TODAY
Libby Pharmacy
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
st. Lukc's Episcopal Church

Church School 8 a. m.
Sermon and Holy Communion at
II a. m. The Right Rev. H. II. Dan
iels, bishop of the Montana diocese,
will conduct the services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
Christian Science Church.

The subject for the Lesson-Ser-
mon Sunday, April 13, Are Sin,
Disease, and Death Real?"
Wednesday evening meeting at
800 o'clock
Sunday school GAS a. M.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10

New Type, Modern Designs, Lat
est Ideas. Let The Western News
do your job printing. Il
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
Church News
st. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Sunday Masses 800 and 1000 a.
m. Baptism after 1000 a. m. Mass.
Sunday School after 1000 o'clock
Mass.
Confessions Saturday evening
at 1870.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church
Easter Sunday: Young Peoples
Sunrise Service 500 a. m.
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Morning worship HOO m.
Young Peoples meeting 800 p. m.
Union Services: Thursday, April
10, Communion Service, Methodist
church, 300 p. m.
Friday, April IL, Good Friday
Service, Presbyterian church 800
p. m.
Congregational meeting Tuesday,
April Is.
Welcome to our fellowship!
ALBERT M. HART,
Minister.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10

In drop of crude oil, scientists at the Uni
versity of Petroleum" (Shelps $3,500,000 re-
search laboratories) see universe of posi-
bilities-wonders already realized and greater
miracles yet to come
They discovered how to produce iso-octane,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
Seniors go to Spokane for Sneak
Day

Twenty-Five seniors engaged the
Chalcraft bus on Friday and at 2
o'clock in the morning left for Spo-
kane. They received the distinction
OF being escorted about the city on
sight seeing exhibition by mo-
torcycle corps. They arrived home
in time to hear the church bells ring
on Sunday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10
First Lutheran Church.

No Bible study or choir practice
this evening.
L. d. r. tomorrow afternoon at
400, Mary and Marietta Running
serving.
Good Friday services at 800 to-
morrow evening
No Sunday School Sunday.
Norwegian services at GAS Sum
day morning.
English services at HOO
Confirmation class at 400 Mon
day.
Church Council meets at 1880
Monday
NORMAN BENSON,
Student Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-10

on commercial scale, from waste petroleum
gas This was the key to 100-octane fuel for
aviation which led to an increase up to 30as
in the speed and flying range of planes!
drop Of oil. and ohss 10 sss issm svs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-26
Transient Shelter
 Plans Included In
 Estimate of Expenses
John A. Coe to Direct Drive to Raise $lO O00 Mayor ScuIIy, Superintendent Roach Point Out Need for
 Providing Facilities for Stranded Visitors

Stressing the inadequacy of Wa eerbury's present facilities for lodg- ing large numbers of respectable and law.abiding men and boys who become stranded while seeking work in this city and whose only recourse Is to have themselves locked up overnight in prison cells, Mayor Vincent A. Scully today urged public support of The salya- ton Arny's plan for Q permanent Transient Shelter. Funs for this purpose are being sought in con- nection with the annual Mainten- ance Appeal of the Salvation Army which, under the general chairman ship of John A. Coe, ST., will be launched on Monday, June 2.
 Approving the Salvation Army's Shelter plans, which will provide for the lodging of from 10000 to i2,000 transients annually, William J. Roach, superintendent of police, revealed that approximately 6,000 men have had to be sheltered over- night in police cells during the past year, in addition to those cared for by the Salvation Army. In letter to Adjutant Hugo Wiberg, in charge of the Cherry Street corps of the welfare organization, Superintend- ent Roach said the police depart- ment had no convenience for hand. ling these lodgers and that many are forced to sleep on the cement doors of cells.
 Mayors Statement
 Tho mayors statement follows:
 For years past the City of Wa. terbury has had Q transient prob- lem. It has to do with the provision of suitable overnight lodging and feeding for indigent transients-- needy men and boys who come here seeking work and become stranded before they can begin to earn-- whole families, perhaps. moving on a shoe string to where the grass seemed greener - or just plain knights of the road, perpetually on the move.