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Evening star., 1941-07-03
Next 7 Days Crucial
For Soviet Defense,
London Sources Say
Foundations for Eventual
kozi Detect Can Be Laid
Now, Army Circles Hold
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 3-Russia can
lose the war or lay the foundation
of eventual German defeat in the
next 48 hours, informed military
sources said today.
II the German Armies are given
time to consolidate their gains of
the first 10 days of fighting and
launch new and more intensive
drives on Leningrad, Kiev and Mos
COW the Soviers will lose these cities
within a week, maybe less" these
persons declared.
The Russians have an oppor-
tunity to halt the invasion in the
tracks of its crawling panzer di-
visions but "the chance is long
one and if taken must be taken
Immediately" one source said.
While the German advances
north and south of the Pinsk
marshes pause. he added, the
Russians must gather all armored
units and supporting aircraft and
attack at all vital areas"
The best method of cutting Ger
man supply lines, he said, is to
use armored formations in cavalry
tactics while if the advanced units
themselves are halted it must be
done by concentration of artillery,
horizontal and dive bombing. plus
a great many guns of anti-tank and
anti-aircraft type"
The informant asserted informa-
ton had been received that some
German armored columns already
are suffering heavily from Russian
artillery and had been slowed down
by fuel shortages.
An authoritative British source
said it was quite possible" isolated
Russian forces had been mopped up
by the Germans in their campaign
against Soviet Russia, but he re-
ported there was "a general feeling
the German drives were slowing up"
The reason, he said, might be con-
solidation of communications har-
ried by Russian units and prepara-
tions for drive across the Dvina
River southwest of Leningrad.
Powerful Drive in Dvinsk Area,
He acknowledged that definitely
powerful thrust had been develop
ing in the Dvinsk area which would
strike at Leningrad and the indus
trial regions near that second city
OF Russia. saying this movement had
been working up for 48 hours.
In the drive into the Minsk region
toward Moscow. fighting is ION
depth of 200 miles," this source said,
"and it looks as though large bodies
of Russian troops around the
Bialystok area, west Of Minsk. have
been mopped up by the Germans.
Evening star., 1941-07-03

in effect as long as the defense pro-
gram continues
The system has been under study,
the Secretary reported, during the
last two months He praised the part
played by the Federal Reserve Board
in the plans development. Under
secretary of the Treasury Bell said
it was the first time in history such
a program was available. In the
World War, interest-bearing tax
anticipating certificates were issued,
but they were bought chiefly by large
financial groups for investment pur-
poses
The prepared statement of the
Treasury on the program stated:
Under this plan, two series of
notes would be issued as outlined
below. both dated August l, 194l,
and maturing August /, 1943.
On January l of each year here
after, two new series will be pro-
vided so that taxpayer can always
purchase notes during the entire
(see TAXES, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Ickes Plans 10 Curb
Gas-Wasting Autos
Throughout East
Railroads Will Sturt
Shipments Of Oil to
Seoboord Monday

City and State police throughout
the East and all park superintend-
ents will be asked soon by Secretary
Ickes to arrest motorists who waste
gasoline by use of improperly ad-
justed cars and by making fast get
aways. This announcement today
by the petroleum co-ordinator fol-
lows his warning to District motor
lists that these violations will be
watched for In parks here beginning
Saturday.
At the same time. Mr.. Ickes dis
closed that railroad shipment of
crude oil to the East will begin Mon
day as an outgrowth of his plea for
such deliveries to ease an expected
oil shortage on the seaboard. He
said train OF 25 tank cars will leave
Lima, Ohio, bound for the Bayonne
IN. JJ refinery of the Standard Oil
Co. of New Jersey, inaugurating reg
ular shipments between supply and
refining stations
Explaining that conservation meas
ures to combat the predicted oil
shortage are going to require some
thing more than persuasion" Mr..
Ickes said be believed Nation wide
breakdown on "oil burner" cars and
"jack-rabbit" starters might be the
answer.
A few "judicious arrests" he said,
might bring the desired results.
20 Per Cent Saving Seen.
The Interior Secretary said he had
been informed by the Bureau of
Standards that 20 per cent saving
in all could be effected. He said he
had been told by Ralph K. Davies,
deputy petroleum co-ordinator, that
it would amount to $4,000, 900 gall
Ions month.
Mr.. Ickes met this morning with
"a representatives of Government
agencies concerned with the petro-
leum situation, and said that while
no definite declarations Of policy
could be made at this time, 1t had
been very interesting and inform
ative meeting"
Among those present were Secre-
tsry of Navy Knox. Secretary of
Labor Perkins. Undersecretary of
(see OIL, Page A-130
Evening star., 1941-07-03

fStory OF Russian Uar reports on
Page Az
By II, Associated Press.
Obstinate Russian resistance
and bad weather on the eastern
front are slowing the Nazi drive
into the Soviet Union, D.N.B.,
official German news agency,
reported today, after the Ger
man high command, reporting
a German attack under way
along the 2,OOO-mile front,
claimed the Red Army's resist
ance had been broken.
While the Nazi high command
pictured a decisive turn in the 12-
day-old struggle. Soviet COM
munique asserted that the main
German thrust toward Moscow had
been blocked and that Russian
troops were locked with the Ger
mans in a vast new battle on the
IOftu W tllC NooNIcl Iop pildi.
Prut River Declared Crossed.
United armies on the entire
front between the Black Sea and
the Arctic have started to attack.
the German high command said
announcing that Nazi and Ru-
manian troops crossed the Prut
River toward the Dnestr yesterday.
1T now appears that resistance
of the Soviet Army is broken. Back
ward movements of the enemy have
become apparent on the entire
front"
Amid these assertions by Hitler's
headquarters, the Russian high
command declared the vanguard OF
the Moscow-bound Nazi invasion
forces had been hurled back in re-
peated attempts to cross the Bere-
zina River in the Borisov region.
The Red army also was reported
to have halted and inflicted "a
heavy defeat" on German mech
anized column driving toward She
petovka, 20 miles inside the old bor-
der of the Ukraine, on the road to
Kiev. the capital.
Victory in North Claimed.
In the far north, in violent all
night fighting. the Russians de-
clared they had inflicted "a great
defeat on two German infantry
divisions-about 10000 troops
which yesterday launched drive up
the Sredni Peninsula against the
ice-free Arctic port of Murmansk.
Authoritative quarters in London
asserted there was "a general feeling
the German drives were slowing up"
but Russia's Premier Joseph Stain
in a rare speech warned his people
of grave danger and called upon
them to combat the invaders with a
huge "scorched earth" campaign.
Russian planes attacked Helsinki
this afternoon and bombs fell in the
city's eastern outskirts and at Malmi
airfield. dispatch from Helsinki
said. Quick German conquest of
Sovietized Estonia was predicted by
Finnish military men.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
WMAL to Broadcast
Water Cote Concert

A half-hour of the second of
the Sunset Symphonies by the
National Symphony Orchestra
at the Water Gate tonight will
be broadcast over Station
WMAL, beginning at 9 O'Clock.
The concert features Lucy Mon
roe. "the star-spangled So
prano." 1t was postponed from
last night due to rain.
In arranging these broad
casts. the National Broadcast
ing Co. and The Star are CO.
operating with the Summer
Concerts Committee 0: the Sym
phony Orchestra in Sn effort to
further appreciation and sup
port Of the orchestra n its con-
tributioc 10 the musical life Of
Washington. The brosdcasts
are FOR those who Cannot teke
advantage OF this opportunity
TO attend concerts in a pleasant
ly cool setting.
Early announcement will be
made over Station WMAL and
WRC II inclement weather forces
cancelletio Of the concert
Evening star., 1941-07-03
s450, 70,637.97
In District Banks
Sets New Record

Deposits in Washington banks
aggregated s450,970.63797 on
June 30, 194l, another new all
time peak, it was learned today
following a call for condition
issued by Controller of the Cur
rency Preston Delano.
Figures assembled by The
Star reveal a sensational gain
of more than s66 .000. 900 in de-
posits in Capital banks in the
past year.
Since the controllers call
dated April 4 Of this year, de-
posits have advanced $14,011,-
586.63.
"Details in Financial Section.)
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Hopes Policy Decision
Will Foster Peace
In Pacific Area
By GARNETT ID. HORNER.

The United States today warned
Japan in effect not to take any &C
ton in connection with the Russo
German war that would disturb
peace in the Pacific area.
The implied warning came in a
press conference statement by Act
ing Secretary of State Sumner
Welles when he was asked if he
mao any information on Japan S
policy toward the conflict between
Germany and Russia.
The Japanese government has
officially stated that it has reached
decision on the course it intends
to pursue, Mr.. Welles said.
He added forcefully that the
United States Government hopes
that Japan's decision and course
of action will be of such a character
to make for peace in the Pacific
A japanese cabinet announce
ment yesterday said that Japan S
course in the Russo-Japanese War
(See WELLES, Page A-21
Evening star., 1941-07-03
TokioHoIts U.S.. Defense Cargo;
WeIIes Warns Japan on War
Ship Bringing Goods
From Philippines
UnIouded at Kobe
RY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, July 3.-The Tabacalera
Co. of Manila was notified from
Kobe today that the japanese mer-
chantman Kyusyu Maru, carrying
cargo from the Philippines to the
United States, has been requisi-
toned by the Japanese government
and ordered not to proceed to its
destination.
Manila shipping quarters ex-
pressed the opinion that the Japa-
nese government might be pre-
pairing to requisition all japanese
ships operating between the Phil
lippines, Japan and the United
States.
Reports circulating in reliable
Manila quarters said the japanese
government had ordered all ships in
Philippine waters to return imme-
diately to their home ports.
Japanese bonds declined
sharply in the London stock
market upon the unconfrmed
(See JAPANESE, Page A-13D
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Two Drown After Lean
Off Boat During Storm
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATE ted Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. July 3.-Arnold
Freed, rs, of Baltimore and his
sister Shirley, IA. drowned in Chesa.
peake Bay off Eastport yesterday
after jumping overheard from a sail
boat at the height of a storm and
trying to wade ashore.
Two others on the boat, Richard
Tankin and Louise Walker. also of
Baltimore, were rescued by Capt.
Irwin Rawlings of Eastport.
Police said Mr.. Freed and his
sister jumped overheard in shoulder
deep water and struck for the shore.
High waves whipped up by the wind
bowled them over and they were
carried under the water.
Naval Academy boats began a
search for the bodies.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Army 10 Create 4
Anti-Tank Battalions
As Infantry Support
Stimson Also Reveals
New 'SeIf-Contuined'
Experimental Division

The United States Army is Great
ing % provisional anti-tank batta-
lions and an experimental infantry
division self-contained as to tanks
and artillery. Secretary of War Stim-
son disclosed today at his press con-
ference.
These two steps, he said, Represent
radical departures in recognizing
the Army to give it additional units
of tremendous striking and hre
power.
So far as he knows. Mr.. Stimson
said, the formation of the new anti
tank battalions lis the first step oi
its kind undertaken by any Army.
He disclosed that IA of the anti
tank battalions will be attached tc
infantry divisions and will &c
around with them In other words
they will be separate battalions
forming an integral part of the in
fantry forces to give them additional
striking power.
Attached to Headquarters.
The other eight battalions will be
attached to general headquarters
and are being formed by the field
artillery brigades of seven Army
corps and an Army.
Mr.. Stimson said the new expert
mental infantry division is being
created from the 4th Division. the
only fully motorized division in the
Army, stationed at Fort Benning
Ga. Its strength will be reduced
from $500 men to $4,000 men. but
the new division will have so pei
cent more fire power than originally
The number of officers will remain
the same-about 600.
This new division will be equipped
with more than 100 light and heavy
tanks. he said, besides self propelled
artillery units. This will make it dis
tinctive from other infantry divi-
sions.
battalions. the War Department also
has directed that an anti-tank Of
ficer be assigned to every division,
Army corps and field Army staff
This will be for the specific purpose
of assisting in working out methods
Of defeating armored force attacks.
Units Face Field Test.
Mr.. Stimson said these special
anti-tank units will be thoroughly
tested during the autumn maneu-
vers.
Preliminary plans call for two
batteries of 37-millimeter guns
each equipped with II guns. ano
two batteries of eight 75-millimetel
guns each. For unit security, the
battalion will also be equipped with
.50-caliber machine guns anc
Browning automatic rifles.
Tie strength of an anti-tank
battalion for use with a so-called
square division will be approx
mstely ATS officers and men.
A somewhat smaller ant1-tanR
battalion will be utilized with tri-
angular divisions It will have two
37-millimeter gun batteries, armed
with II guns each, and one battery
Of eight guns of the 75-millimetel
type. The personnel strength
would be about 275 officers and men
In the battalion for use with gen.
eral headquarters, the 75-millimetel
gun will be the only snti-tank
weapon. Each battalion will have
four gun batteries of eight guns
each. The strength of this unit is
approximately 675 officers and men
The eight battalions. under the
(See ARMY, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Quuke Shakes Andes

MENDOZA, Argentina, July 8 up.
Mendoza and other provinces of
western Argentina along the Andes
were shaken today by an unusu-
ally heavy earthquake. Buildings
were damaged. but thus far there
have been no reports Of casualties.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Grave Emergency
PeriIs Nation,
Stimson Told
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
administration recently tDds
reported planning to ask Con-
qresS for formal declaration OF
national emergency to gtre
President free hand in defense
mopes. Among other things, this
,Uould permit indefinite reten-
ton in service OF SelectiDe Serutce
recruits, as peH as National
Gunrdsmen and Reserve officers.
Isolationist bloc in Congress has
pledoed determined fight against
sending United States troops
abroad. Nary Secretary Knor
last Monday demanded that
Nury be used at once against
Germany.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Half of Nozis Reported
Withdrawn From France
NJ the Assorinted Press

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 3.-Reuters, Brit
ish news agency, in a dispatch cred
tied to an independent French
agency, said today Germany had
withdrawn about half her troops
from occupied France. The number
remaining was not given.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
More Italians Surrender
In Ethiopia, British Say
B, the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, July 3.-The Ital-
ian commander at Debra Tabor
one of the last strongholds of Ital-
ian resistance in Ethiopia. has
agreed to surrender with about 1900
men, the British Near East head
quarters declared today.
1t is said the terms were the same
as those imposed on the Duke of
Aosta, Viceroy of Ethiopia. when he
capitulated May l9 at Amba Ala il
and was compelled to surrender all
his men and equipment, except Of
ficers' small arms.
Debra Tabor is in Northwest Ethi-
opia, just east of Lake Tana.
The 1900 men who thus fall to the
British include about 5000 Italians
and 1000 African troops.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Some Internes Returned
To England From Canada
- the Associated Press.

OTTAWA, July 3.-A number of
German and Italian refugees, sent
to Canada from England for safe
keeping about year ago, have been
returned to the United Kingdom
with the latest overseas contingents
Ct Canadian troops, informed
sources said today.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Italians Bomb Cyprus Base.

ROME, July (P.-Italian planes
bombed the British airbase on the
isle of Cyprus in the Eastern Medi-
terranean, the Fascist high COM
mand said today. while German
planes attacked Tobruk, Libya, and
Matruh. Egypt.
British planes, on the other hand,
hammered targets in Cirenaica, a
communique said.
Rain was said to be hampering
operations in Ethiopia.
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Weather Forecast

Mostly cloudy, cooler tonight and to-
morrow; lowest tonight about So; occa-
sional showers. Temperatures to-day
Highest, So, at 2 pm; lowest, 70, at
$50 am.
From the United States Weather sureau report
Full Details on Psae A.
Evening star., 1941-07-03

(See whitaker, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1941-07-03

(See ARMY, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1941-07-03
Extend Draft Service and Lift Ban
On Army Abroad Marshall Urges;
Russians andWeather Slow Nazis
Attack Under WAY
Along 2,000-MiIe
Line, Reich Says

(Story OF Russian Uar reports on
Page Az
Evening star., 1941-07-03

(See WAR, Page A-3)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-31
. MARCH Ell TO APRIL 20

MARCH 2f TO APRIL 90
Aries-It won't do you bit
of good to be crotchety or too
demanding today. Be a good
sport and set a cheerful example.
APRIL 2f TO MAY go
Tdurus-This a. m. tends to
over aggressiveness. Sidestep
trouble; keep pleasant. Friendly
time for necessary work and
GU door activities, especially
healthy sports and exercises.
MAY 2f TO JUNE 2f
Gemini-Develop good will and
worthy friendships rather than
ALLEVIATE them this irritating day.
JUNE 20 TO JULY 20
C0Rcer-No more ingratiating
personality than yours when you
show your true self. And that's
the self that must be in the pic
ture today.
JULY 2I TO AUG. 2s
Leo-Whole day lends itself
more generously TO social and
entertainment activities than to
unessential business m at tiers.
AUG. % TO SEPT. 90
Virgo-Attention to health and
other personal needs come in for
their due. Whatever your sched-
ule, take it quietly and in stride.
SEPT. 81 TO OCT. %
Eibrd-Slightly on the credit
side for you cOmmon-sense, -rea-
sonable Librans. If convenient,
indulge a refreshing, enervating
hobby.
OCT. 2k TO NOV. 20
Seorpio-Time out today, il at
all possible, for a pleasant di-
version. Shopping, music, social
functions, visit to your beau
tician or gymnasium and travel
are on the preferred list.
NOV. 81 TO DEC. 22
Sdgittarius - Your stars are
generous to you for both per-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-31

] cup irradiated evaporsted
milk
Il teaspoon salt
Pepper
6 slices hot buttered toast.
Asparagus tips or pieces may
be used. Add boiling water and
teaspoon salt. Boil until ten
der. Drain, saving liquid for
white sauce.
Add butter 10 asparagus and
melt slowly over low heat.
Sprinkle with the flour and
stir gently to blend we'll. Add
hot asparagus liquid and cook
until mixture begins TO thicken.
Add milk, salt and pepper and
cook 5 minutes longer, stirring
constantly. Serve on hot, but
tered toast. Serves six.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-31

not correct, and since curtains
10 the floor at this short type
OF window would cover more
wall space than window space,
the best length is either to the
apron or 10 the Siff.
With a colonial furniture ar
rangement. FHffled curtains are
as appropriate for these short
windows as are straight hanging
panels. They will, however,
probably have TO be custom
made. not only because OF their
shorter lengths, but because
double fullness is required for
adequate treatment.
The Rule
In other words, for a 36-in
window, ~ inches OF fabrics
should constitute the curtain:
for a 4S-inch window. the cur
tain must be 90 inches wide.
And If ready-made panels can
not be obtained this wide, IL will
be necessary TO have them made.
For draperies. too, there is
too much wall space below the
sill to permit the hangings 10
come TO the floor. Some treat
ment which can be stopped at
the apron. therefore, is best.
Swss Drapery
The festoon, or swag drapery
style referred TO and described
in this column yesterday, may
he applied with equal effective
ness 10 the dining room. Due
To the greater width of the
window. however. two or even
three swags are better than
one.
Finishing the treatment with
cascades which fall 10 the apron
keeps the style within limits OF
the windows area.
Plant shelves, too, may be
used instead of curtains. But
beware of OVERRIDING this idea.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-31

NoVemoer
sonal and business interests.
Money gains indicated and
awored; sound investments
okayed; buy values, save with
wisdom.
DEC. 20 TO JAN. 2f
Capricorn - Friendly now IF
you check emotions and don't
become involved in unpleasant
alterations.
JAN. 2e TO FEB. 20
Aquarius-An suspicious pc
riod for private and home affairs,
children, entertainment, hobbies,
patriotic and charitable ACTIVE
ties.
FEB. Fl TO MARCH go
Pisces-A $3.50 day with more
restrictions and tricky spots dur
ing early half of day. Your
mode of procedure and extent Of
operations will have to be de-
termined by the demands of
obligations.
A CHILD born on this day:
Literary and artistic ability;
capable of intense likes and dis
likes, and of absorbing much
knowledge. Must learn tolerance
of others shortcomings, also con-
troll of the temper.
Distributed ny King Features synd.. Inc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-31
& Home Decoration
Curtains May Be Sill,
Apron or Floor Length

THE WIDE. short dining
room window has one draping
theory in common with the
small fireside windows discussed
in the column yesterday:
IL is too short, that il, too
far above the floor line. TO be
draped with panels as any
normal window.
Three Lengths
There are, it might be well
TO point out at this time, three
correct lengths for curtains:
Sill-length, apron-length and
fioor-length.
Any length between these is
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-31

GAY FRUIT, crocheted in
gimp in natural colors. make
exciting shade pulls, tie backs
and pot-holder decorations
sure TO attract attention at
bazaar or under the Christmas
treel Pattern 1921 contains di-
rections for these accessories.
To obtain this pattern, send
10 cents in coin to the Laura
Wheeler Pattern Department,
l225 Times Square, Detroit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-31

II Is not effective usually. UNI
less the shelves can be recessed
in close to the windowpane.
Double Doors
Draping the double french
doors so frequently seen in din
ing rooms is problem because
OF the function OF the doors
themselves: They are there to
be opened, and any elaborate
drapery presents an obstacle to
this function.
In most cases it is better TO
simply curtain these doors. Hang
the curtain from a round "
curtain rod at the top of the
glass. and let the panel, be 4
or 5 inches below the glass.
Weight the panel. and at each
corner, on the back of the hem.
sew a small ivory ring. Into the
door itself screw a cup-hook OPP
posite each of these rings, hook
the curtain rings over the cup
hooks. and the curtains will
have the appearance of hang
ing full and loose, while still
held securely in place when you
open the door.