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Evening star., 1941-12-19
Spain Non-Be|Iigerent
In Pacific Conflict

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, Dec. 1e-The Spanish
government announced today Spain
was a non -belligerent in the Pacific
war between Japan and the United
States, Britain and their allies.
A brief decree, signed by General
issimo Francisco Franco and For
eign Minister Ramon Serrani Suner,
said:
In view of the extension of the
present conf1agration through the
state of war which exists between
Japan and the United States of
North America and the participa-
ton in the same of other European
and Hispano- American nations,
Spain maintains, as in the earlier
phase of the conflict, her position of
non-belligerency"
The decree was dated yesterday,
but the announcement first ap-
peared in the morning official bull
letin.
Within the past "a hours, Ser
rano Suner talked both with the
British Ambassador, Sir Samuel
Hoare, and German Ambassador
Eberhard Won Stohrer.
The Spanish government earlier
had been informed officially by
United States Ambassador Alexander
w. Weddell Of the United States de-
clarations of war against Japan and
the Axis.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Hemisphere Convoys
May Be Authorized
AT Rio Conference
Novies Of Lotin America
And U. S. Would Combine
To Guard VituI Curqoes

Employment of North and South
American navies in a hemisphere
convoy system to insure deliveries
Of strategic materials between the
Americas is expected to be discussed,
and possibly ratified, at the con-
ference of foreign ministers in Rio
de Janeiro
The convoy question, diplo,nct.c
and maritime officials said, wou,t, be
raised under the general study of
protection of the Western Hemi-
sphere at the January Is meeting.
Eleven Latin American nations
having navies, ranging from the
larger ones of Argentina, Brazil and
Cfdle to those of smaller nations
having only gunboats, would shoul-
oer convoy duties with the United
States.
Two Nations Suggest Plan.
Release of suggestions made by
various Latin American govern
ments for the conference agenda
showed that two nations-Chile and
Venezuela-proposed that the sub
Ject of protecting American mer-
chant shipping be brought up.
Chile, which already is using con-
Voys between ports on its long South
Pacific coastline, proposed that the
foreign ministers authorize 'securi-
ty measures for the protection of
vessels engaged in American
commerce against attack from hos
tile forces"
Venezuela, pointing to the pres
ent systematic destruction Of mer-
chant vessels" proposed the topic of
Organization and coordination of
inter-American maritime services"
Ten Of the 81 American republics
have declared war, two have sew
cred diplomatic relations with the
Axis and the rest have pledged their
adherence to inter- American soil
darity.
Strategic Shipments Heavy.
Protection is needed, trade experts
said, for the vast amounts of stra-
tegic minerals shipped to this coun-
try from Chile and Bolivia, bauxite
from Dutch Guiana that is brought
here for conversion into aluminium
and various other materials shipped
to the United States from South
and Central American nations.
They also instanced the oil fin
ished defense materials. machinery
and lease-lend articles that this
country has agreed to send Latin
American countries to aid them in
bolstering their defenses.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Boys Earn Big Money

Schoolboys in Fire are earning
"hig money" in the rabbit trade,
F. J. Stanley, savings official, of
Cork states in his quarterly report.
In rural areas boys frequently make
S12 weekly. Even youngsters who
go into the trade casually earn at
least ST a week.
Evening star., 1941-12-19

WE'D So YEARS - Mr.. and
Mrs. John Philip Mann, ST.,
who celebrated their SD we'd
ding anniversary December
II at their home, TOT S. Glepe
road, Arlington, Va. Mr.. Mann,
a retired paper inspector, and
his wife were married in Rich
mond, Va. They have two
children and seven grand
children.
Harris Ewing Photo.
Evening star., 1941-12-19

London's tramp population Is now
less than quarter of the pre-war
number, and only two Of the nine
casual wards are open.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
Sofferin Pleads
For Rum Sales

The police liquor control board
today has under Amusement the
of Sammy Sofferin,
operator Of the Wonder Bar. on
Washington boulevard, to have
rescinded the boards recommen-
dation that his liquor license be
not renewed.
Sofferin and his attorney, Ber-
nard A. Costello, told the board
that since the state liquor COM
mission had eXonerated Sofferin
on the charge of employing a
minor he was entitled to a favor
able recommendation.
Inspector Thoma S Wysocki,
however, told Sofferin he would
not change his recommendation
that the license be not renewed
because of Sofferin's unfavorable
record at the Powatan Club, which
he formerly operated.
The state liquor control granted
Soferin a license for the Wonder
Bar over the protest of the Detroit
police department.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
Senate Ponders
Disease Law

LANSING, April 10. - Bewil-
dered by maize of loosely
applied amendments, tine Senate
is TO resume work today on re-
vision of the present occupational.
disease law.
Senator Harry F. Hittle (R) oV
Lansing wrote the original draft
of the revision. which was de-
signed to liberalize the law and
increase payment of benefits.
Amend m ents increasing the
weekly payment from 81
to SO and the maximum from $1S
to $50 were adopted yesterday.
The Senate also added a defini-
tion of an occupational disease
which will make any disabling ill
ness compensate if il can be
shown it was caused by the VIC
TINS work. Under the present
law, only specific diseases can be
compensate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
Home Lien
BiII Gets
! Editing
TINE. star Correspondent

LANSING. April 10-After de-
featinc a succession az amend
uents which would have given the
state iiens on real estate owned
hv old age assistance recipients.
the House passed and returned %
the Senate TODAY a bill allowing
them 10 own homes worth s. Soc
Rep. George \. Higgins fRl Of
Fern6ale proposed the trSt amend
mont but ran into opposition from
ReD Charles i. SundSfToIn tttf Of
Marquette
Il can't believe Republicans
would want 20 vote themselves
deeper into their present politi-
cal grave by adopting such an
amendment" Sundstrom SAID.
IT'S vicious, vicious and Vi
oiouS"
higgins said Sundstrom would
no say suoh thing If he had
Tez1l ne bI11 bIT Jhe amendment
Was sWamped
The measure was passed y 10 /.
L contains a general liberalization
al old age assistance requirements
allowing single recipients 10 own
personal property up 10 500 n
value instead Of $500 and married
recipients $1,000 instead Of $500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
Bill
-
Up in House
Times stan Correspondent

LANSING, April 10.-A school
aid bill sponsored by the Michigan
Federation Of Teachers. calling for
an appropriation of $48000000,
will be introduced today by Rep.
Milton Z. Scherer CD of Mus
kegon.
This school bill will be unique
in that il provides for the distri-
button of funds on the basis of
teacher pay rolls. Under the plan,
Detroit would get a much larger
share of the appropriation be-
cause its teachers are paid more
than out-State.
The rural-dominated committee
on education in the House is eX-
pected TO bury the bill, since it
would be hard on country areas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
Reckless Driving Bill
Offered by Burhdns

LANSING, April 1o-A- bill
which would require the secretary
of state to revoke the drivers
license of persons convicted Of
reckless driving, will be introduced
today by Senator Earl L. Burhans
(R) of Paw Paw.
Upon the first conviction, the
secretary of state would be re-
required to take the license for
80 days and upon the second and
those thereafter for so days.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
2 Set Free
Staying Case Dropped ;
Witness Still Missing

Murder charges against Jack
Silverton, 81. of 1902 Stoepel ave-
nue., and David Bennett. 30. of
1855 West Euclid avenue, were
dismissed without prejudice by
Recorders Judge Donald Van Zile,
on the motion of Prosecutor Will
liam E. Bowling.
Silverton and Bennett. who have
been in jail since August %. were
charged with fatally wounding
Sidney Levine. "a. of 1888 West
Philadelphia avenue.
Bernard Weiss, a witness who
told police that shortly before the
shooting he saw all three men to-
gether. has been missing since a
few days after the shooting.
Bowling explained that the state
could not present its case against
Silverton and Bennett without
Weiss testimony.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
Tired Kidneys
Often Bring
SIeepIess Nights

cf tiny tubes or filters which help 10 purify the
blood and keep you healthy. When they cat
tired and don't work right in the daytime,
many people have to get up nights. Frequent
or scAnty passages with snartinE and burning
sometimes shows there Il something wrong
with your kidneys or bladder. Don't neglect
thIs condition and lose valuable, restful sleep.
When disorder Of kidney function permits
poisonous matter 70 remain in your blood. IL
may also cause nAgging baoksohe, rheumatic
pain, leg pains, loss OF pep and energy,
swelling. puffness under the eyes, headaches
and dizziness.
Don't wait Ask your druggist for Doans
Pills. used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and will help
the Is miles Of kidney tubes flush out poison
Gus wAste from your blood. Get DoAn's Pills.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-10
Senators Make
Hay as the Sun
Shines Again
BY DON GARDNER
F.--. s,.g fe,,e.,,..sa@.t

LANSING. April 10.-Election
fears over. members OF theoSenate
disposed of nearly n score Of bills,
many Of which have hung in mid
air for weeks.
As expected, the Post bin which
would take away Governor Van
Waconers power TO appoint
commissioner Of agriculture away
and give il 10 the board of agri-
culture went down to defeat 10
To 13
The defeat followed feeble at
tempts hy Senators Joseph A.
Baldwin tR) of Albion and James
a. Burns ID OF Detroit to make
Il look ike a battle hX attacking
il on the floor-after the votes
had already been counted in
caucus
A bill designed 10 keep state
departments from spending more
than the Legislature appropriated
for them was passed, 10 TO 10.
III L NJ fOh fk
Although the proposal would
make departmental overdrafts H.
legal no teeth are provided for
enforcement. As passed By the
Senate, il will permit intra-de-
transfers Of funds.
with approval of the administra-
tive board.
Senator y. Hale Brake (R) of
Stanton, who has tried for two
sessions TO pass the state bars
bill making il compulsory TO at
tend an accredited law school
before being permitted 10 take
the bar examination, admitted
defeat.
The bill was sent to the Senate
affairs and aviation com
it will be killed.
DUCK ANTI-Boss BILL
The so-called anti-boss bill,
splitting Wayne County into con-
gressional districts for political
purposes, was ducked
once more by the Senate. 1t was
made a special order of business
for next Monday.
Bills passed would:
Close the Detroit River and
Lake Erie to commercial net
fishing from December 1 to
March 10.
Classify silver. black and cross
foxes as. domestic animals
Authorize county road employees
TO participate in group insurance
programs.
Allow Detroit to use up thou
sands OF outdated election ballot
box seals.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
u. s. Ends Case
Monday Against
Mckay, Others

The government will close lis
case Monday against Frank ID.
Mckay and Il others charged
with liquor fraud conspiracy.
government attorneys said today
as they cleaned up the loose ends
~ testimony regarding certain al
legged dummy companies through
which "kick-backs' from distil-
leries were allegedly paid Mckay
and the Others.
John Doyle. FBI agent and
certified public accountant was
scheduled 10 resume the stand to-
DAY 10 finish his testimony regard
inC the books Of the Duo Sales
Company. one OF the alleged
dummy companies. Doyle was on
the stand most Of yesterday and
testified regarding payments made
by various diStillerieS 10 the DHe
company. the names Of the distil
leries being concealed under such
d designations as MI" M-3," etc.
Doyle corroborated the testi-
mony Of previous government wit
neSses on the identification Of
-tkeSe companies,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Rum Smuggling
Verdict Due

A verdict was expected today
from the Federal Court jury de-
Iliberating the case Of seven de-
PENDANTS charged with conspiracy
to operate an international liquor
smuggling ring.
The case was given TO the jury
late yesterday by Federal Judge
Edward J. Monet after seven
weeks testimony. The defendants
Including Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Moss
of 764 Collingwood avenue. are al
legged TO have illegally distilled
alcohol in Chicago and Struggled
it into Windsor via Detroit.
Besides Mr.. and Mrs. Moss, the
defendants are: Robert Clader-
wood. So. OF downtown hotel,
and his son, Robert Jr., of 1850
Second boulevard: Ernest Switzer,
SO. Clemens J. Taifal, AZ. and Sam
Minded. so, all of Chicago. Minded
is already under federal sentence
for fur smuggling and was re-
turned from prison 10 face trial.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Again
.Testifies Monday
In Gaming Graft

Victor c. Beresford, former
Detroit News reporter, was slated
10 take the stand Monday at the
resumption OF the baseball poo
conspiracy trial before Judge Ear
G. Pugsley and a jury.
Beresford testified briefly before
Judge Pugsley adjourned the case
for the weekend and told how the
prosecutors office. then under the
administration of Duncan c. Nc
Crea, had forced a 81 1000 payment
on a bogus baseball pool ticket.
McCrea has been granted a
separate trial in the case. The
present defendants are former
Police Supt. Fred w. Frahm and
James Bennett, John Mulligsn
Clyde Ranney and James Dooieyt
former detectives.
Albert Dick Schell. . former
partner of the pool. preceded
Beresford and said Jack Gagnon
the principal owner, had told hin
5 cents of every so cents collected
was given for protection. Schel
said Gagnon never told him wht
received the graft payments.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Story of Nine. Lupescu
To Start on Monday

career on the Rumanian throne.
So have men.
And now-at long last-the an.
Swer IL at hand.
In brilliant, Scintillating series
OF articles TO appear in The De.
troit Times, beginning MONDAY,
Inez Robb, international New,
Service feature writer, will tel
YOU all about Nine. Lupescu. She
has seen Nine. Lupescu face tc
face. watched her and Carol 10.
gether. and talked informally with
the former monarch about their
present life as exiles.
IneZ Robb accompanied the
famous refugees aboard the S. S
America 10 their haven in exile
Havana. at the threshold Of Amer
lea. And there she has seen them
daily as they 60 about making a
new life in the new world, far
from the glitter and intrigue of
the Bucharest Court-life TO which
they were accustomed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
FACTUAL STORY

Her detailed profile OF Nine
LupeScu is the most complete one
any reporter has been able TO get
thus far.
Here is a fsctual story Of Caro-
and Nine. Lupescu not as charac'
tiers in a royal fairy tale. but as
o r d binary human beings--waI
refugees in quest OF tranquil
abode nearly half way around the
world from the place they called
home.
Inez Robb's series will interest
and amuse you. Be sure 10 follow
this story of "Graustark in Exile, "
daily in The Detroit Times start
ing Monday. You can arrange for
carrier delivery OF the Times 10
your home by calling Cherry $500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Very truly yours.
FRANCES WnKENS
2338 Goth Avenue,
San Francisco, Calf.
Golden State Hospital,
42S ToMne Avenue,

42S Towne Avenue,
Los Angeles, Calf.
Mr.. William Randolph Hearst,
Nc Cloud, California.
Dear Mr.. Hearst:
ONCE the entire nation Is "quiz"
- crazy here Is question for
your readers which 1 guarantee Is
a stickIer. Who wrote the follow
Ing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
Jury Ponders
Sisters Deaths

A Circuit Court jury today was
debating the guilt OF Vincent Kon-
winski, u, a Romulus township
dairy worker charged with the hit
run killing OF two 'teen-aged sis
tiers last Christmas Eve.
Assistant Prosecutor Richard
Nahabedian told the jury that
Konwinski's car ran down and
killed Virginia Woods. 10. and her
sister, jeanette. ia, near their
home on Van Born road, Dearborn
township.
Konwinski then drove, on, the
state claims. and few minutes
later became involved in another
accident in which he, himself, was
injured.
Konwinski denies any knowledge
of the death of the girls.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
IS Women Qualify
In First Aid Course

Forty-five women had completed
10 weeks first aid course today
under the Michigan Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission
Girls Ambulance Corps and have
certificates presented by DR.. E. c.
Miller. Among the women to re-
ceive the certificates at the Detroit
Chiroprsctic College Is Miss Marie
Comstock, sister of William A.
Comstock. former governor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
'I wonder what shes like

Women the world over have
asked that question about Nine.
Elena Lupescu countless times
since the titian-haired mystery
woman became the "Uncrowned
Queen" OF Rumania. the constant
companion and confidsnt Of King
Carol throughout his stormy
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

The blond Hollywood star.
sister of Rosemary and Lola
Lane, whose engagement 10
John Barry, Victorville. Cal.
newspaper publisher. is be-
ing announced at a family
party today. They have set
no date for their marriage
because Barry is of draft age.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

as IL being done to us. As you have
remarked, n reasonable negotiated
peace Is the best solution. since a
peace by conquest always breeds
more wars.
i also enjoyed your articles on
ancient Greece, as I myself am of
Greek extraction. They were very
informative "a well as entertain
ing.
Sincerely yours,
CONSTANTINE PAYELLAS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

Mr.. VIM. X. Hearst,
San Simeon, California.
Dear Mr.. Hearst:
A 8 AN American citizen with
"A the best interests and well
fare of the United States In mind
I want to thank you for all you
are doing at this time In behalf OF
American peace.
i too believe that we as Ameri-
cans should make an all out effort
of resrming ourselves TO such an
extent that we would become n
virtual fortress of invincibility and
self-sufficiency here In the western
hemisphere where we could pro-
tect and safeguard democracy on
our own American soil against any
would he potential enemies who
may ever dare to take n stand
against MS In the future.
Thanking you for your continued
observation-disclosures policy, re-
main
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
DRY CLEANING FACTS

complaints daily against various
dry cleaning establishments Few people realize that Of these
complaints actually conditions beyond cleaners
control booklet explaining situations where the cleaner is
fault containing other helpful information for
available the Bureau for Sc called for sc by mail
On the other hand many complaints received against
who employ inefficient help materials methods
justified complaints compliments
have and often futile
Consumers urged to patrOnze established
small who make equitable adjustment
Of reasonable complaints Dealing with unidentified
solicitors unknown firms often hazardous The Better Business
Bureau will gladly without charge experience
record o particular cleaner.
BEFORE YOU INVEST-INvESTGATE.
Your in observing
hours OF il A. NJ TO p NJ Mondays through Fridays-and
making complaints in wrting-wil be appreciated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14
RURRLES

bObbLES
THE limp. white body Of
Il my little dog,
Whose breath has ceased
Within the recent hour,
Lies stark and stiff beside
my burning log;
His spirit spent. within
an April shoCer.
I sat and Wait the coming Of
the man,
To take GiCay the carcass,
cold and still:
But Bub and I haze predr-
ranged a plan
A=meetiHg=oa=a= sunny,
country hill.
OR spirits knetO a stronger
tie than flesh:
We loUed as only sincere
buddies can:
Our hearts Were bound nth
cords of spirit mesh
The fedities Of a loyal
dog and man.
Within the halls of philo-
sophie thought,
A man alone IN spirit
could hve on:
SO had my learned masters,
me, so taught:
A dog once dead, Dos
dead: forerer gone.
Like many academic themes
laid dozen.
In terms Of logic: cold
and hard as stone.
By Wise professors, stiff ~
cap and gomit:;
This. 1 hare noU dis
carded, for my o,cn.
For 7 am quite convinced
that if the proof,
OF mans immortal des-
tiny as placed
In theses, that erdlt the so
called truth,
That loyalty M spirit
must be based.
And spirit cannot possibly
decay.
Because ii has no eonsti-
tuting part:
Then Bubby lires this show-
cry April day.
And 1caits upon our rem
dezrous to start.
Upon a hill, ne planned 1t
years ago,
When sun shOne bright
and puffy clouds rolled
by:
We pledged our faith in
blending spirits glow
To romp again IN Gods
cer,dedn sky.
The mdSter-noD alone
,ciH shortly make
HIS OWn Wdy through the
portals. to the blue:
And, whot a Jog upon his
heart ,OiH break.
As Bubby barks his rel
come, sharp and true.
HIS 7r0rm. moist mu-eIe
pressed against my
hand.
HIS brO'cn eyes dancing
NTH a COY uRspent,
His toll olCdg to tell me Of
this land,
Where nee can romp for
erer, an content.
Sometimes, I think that life
hos neUer ShoUh
A truer trace OF that
which IS diuine.
Than Whdt TIE gtimpSed Of
loyalty alone.
Within this little doggie's
heart Of mine.
I think that / would be con-
tent to state,
From Uhat IRE seen Of
tickle human kind:
That comradeship like his
WouM sutidte,
My Grazing for eternal
joy of mind.
THOMAS A. SHARPLEs
IA West 1SSrd ST.,
New York, n. Y.
I,,rv Dondore
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-14

Ing:
"OHep again Europe is
rolling the loaded dice Of
destiny. And mrce ogolR
America as asked to play
the role Of international
sucker. The time has come
for as to pause and con-
slider. If nee must hare an
UnkHOWn Soidier-Iet us
not ask him to die for an
unknOrH reason. And gust
7chot wiH be accomplished
By dying IN the mud? He
W1H not increase America
resources: the last Wor
nearly ruined oar fertile
lands. He 1CiU not increase
Americas WeGlth: IN the
last 1Cdr ne loaned orr gold
and ne aCere gotd-bricked
an return. America must
learn that her sons abroad
WW bring monuments TO
her 0LOry-but her sons at
home are q monument to
her common sense. The fu-
ture Of American youth IS
on top OF American soil
not underneath European
dirt"
Now. Mr.. Hearst and your mil
ions OF readers, did Charles Lind
,ergh write that: Was 1t Senator
Wheeler or any other Of the So
allied isoIa tionists: Could 1t have
,een the raucous Mr.. Pepper from
No, sir and I'll bet not
wo out OF every hundred of your
'eaders would guess II was Walter
Ninchell In Readers Digest, June
$50. What Walter wrote then
'ounds like good common sense
VOW.
Yours very truly.
X. r. JOHNSTON.
Solomon Levi, G. r.
1855 Summerfield ST..
Brooklyn, n. ".
June 4, I941.
The Editor,
New York Journal & American,
New York, n. y.
Dear Sir:
THE page you gave to photos of
i mans cruelty 10 the dog In
yesterdays paper will no doubt
De received with varied response
rom a shocked reading public.
7 applaud your action.
1t IL the strongest manner In
which to bring home the horror,
,ruelty, and uselessness OF vivisec-
lon. Medicine hasn't learned n
damned thing from vivisection. All
1 knows, IL learned from the phys
clst and chemist and inherited
rom the medicine man.
You've started something that
should have been satisfactorily fin
shed decades ago. Those who tried
before You were handicapped
by lack OF funds for pub
icIty. You have the greatest me-
dunn of publicity In the country
IT your commsnd--the Hearst or
Use IL.
II I can be OF any assistance,
me.
And again, bravo.
Yours truly,
SOLOMON LEVI.