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Evening star., 1941-09-12
Living-Cost Bonus
OF at Least S24O
Set as AT. 6. {. Goal
Also Coils for Overtime
Poy Rate and $500
Minimum Salary
BY J. A. FOX.
Star staff Correspondent.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Sept. 12-The
American Federation of Govern
ment Employees today had set as
their goal a bonus of at least s24C
annually for Federal workers tc
offset rising living costs.
The pay plan was adopted late
Yesterday in program of legislative
benefits to be urged on Congress
as the ninth convention OF the
federation was winding up, Mem
bers of the Executive Council, head
ed by James B. Burns, reelected
president, remained here TO-DAY 10
map preparations for seeking con-
gressional support.
The next convention-ln l943 -
will be held in Atlanta, the South
ern city being chosen after Repre-
tentative RamSpeck Of Georgia,
chairman of the House Civil Service
Committee. had urged that site.
In adopting a cost-of-llvlng pay
PROPOSAL, the A. F. G. E, an Amer
ican Federation of Labor affiliate, is
ranged alongside the National Fed
Grafton of Federal Employees, which
also has voted to urge Congress to
raise the scale for white collar
employees.
Indorse Overtime Pay.
Along with the bonus paw, the
federation adopted resolutions call
ing for these changes in working
conditions:
Time and one-half for overtime,
minimum wage of ST 500 annually
and the five-day week insofar as
this would not interfere with the
national defense program"
1t also was voted to seek an
increase OF from S. to ST in the per
diem allowance of employees away
from home on Government buS1-
ness and another resolution calling
for cash payment to survivors for
annual leave due to deceased en-
ployes also was approved.
While the federation is backing
the Ramspeck-Me retirement bill,
which would Hberalize the existing
law and permit optional retirement
at age so, after 80 years service,
the convention went a step further
and reaffrmed the traditional stand
of the organization for retirement
after 80 years service. regardless of
age. 1t also indorsed the principle
of pensions for widows and depend
ents of Government workers. The
Rafnspeck-M Mead bill proposal to
raise the amount of the employe
contribution to the retirement fund
likewise was indorsed. Continued
support of the merit system Wa,
voted.
Age Discrimination Charged.
While the discussion on liberal
lied retirement was in progress,
Mrs. Eleanor Wagner, a Navy De-
partment delegate. charged that the
department now is discriminating
against" women over 40 in taking
on new workers.
The convention adopted a resolu-
ton from Civil Service Commission
Lodge in Washington, declaring
that "a housing shortage already
has developed" in the Capital "and
urging upon Congress the necessity
for the prompt enactment of legis-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-02
Mrs. VIM. P. Bonbright Il Is Active

long and impressive of society women lending
and service the cabaret
Mrs William p. Bonbright H. Serena Moran and Mrs.
Mead Baker the publicity committee.
Joseph (. Webb is assisting Mrs. Lester F. Ruwe, chair
of entertainment and Miss Virginia Dewey heads
decorations committee.
Mrs Walter o. Briggs heading the patroness committee
is assisted by Mesdames Frank Book William f. Connolly.
Mrs. Berren c. Eaton Mrs Alfred Fisher. Mrs O.
Goude Mrs. Ernest kanze John s. Newberry. Mrs w
Dean Robinson Mrs Fred T. Murphy and Mrs Harold
worth,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-02

1t seems that the is highly dstasteful to
number OF women working the party and they wish the
name changed 10 the -Four Forts Cabaret.
Shoot the Works" name is the second why
this party November H. is going with such bang
The first of is that the constitutes
effort to do something for boys American and their
recreation
To cause lot of red tape in changing that
needless and trivial
Shoot the Works. wei give this party won't
be asked TO back and the after and the
year aftrwe accomplish purpose this very first time
that's why Shoot the Works"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-02
CONSERVATION at Name
f diIs to Snds Activity
For Shoot the \Works
BY JANE sCHERMERHoRN

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-02

Stsndish Backus
Howard Bonbright
Ernest Kanzler
Wesson SSeyburn
Frederick Stearns
Harold Wadswurth
Charles f.. Marvin
Cornelius ". Bliss
Yates Smith
Vincent Dryer
Raymond Berry
John $. knight
Charles II. Merkel
Charles L. Wilson
Alfred J. Fisher
George Carter
Harry Mack
Louis A. Fisher
Charles T. Fisher T..
John Paul Johnson
Albert Roore
David Crowley
Berrien Eaton
G.. a. Dean Jr.
John s. Newberrv
William r. Pierce
Henry Ford IL
William Bonbright l
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-02
LIST Of Patronesses Revealed

include:
MESDAMES
Lester Ruwe
Allan Sheldon
Edsel Ford
Arthur Gardner
Addison T.. Ilolton
Frank p. Book
C. Harold Mills
John p. Frazer
Alarkle Taylor
Fred Zeder
w. Dean Robinson
Clifford Merrill
Gordon s. Cochrane
Robert NanderKloo
William Ulrich
Edward Fisher
Frederick Ward
Norbert Wiesler
Charles r. Fisher
William a. Fisher
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Pepco Seeks Authority
For Two Substafi0ns

officials of the Public Utilities
Commission were asked today by
the Potomac Electric Power Co. to
aid them in getting permission to
erect power substations, costing in
all about 100000. at 920 D street
SW. and on the east side of Union
street near M street S.W.
Staff engineers of the commission
are recommending approval of the
plans. The company asked the
commission to certify the necessity
of the developments to the Board
of Zonlng Adjustment. The D
street property is zoned second COM
mercial; the other property, unim-
proved. is Zoned residential. 1t was
said increased power demands,
partly due to national defense work,
plus reports that the company re-
Gently lost to the United States the
site of one of its substationS and is
threatened with the loss of another
on Independence avenue SW., made
the provision of the two new stations
necessary.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Roosevelt
Continued From First Page)

ming, the Chief Executive explained
that master sheet of defense
production statistics has been
worked out and is available for
instant and constant reference.
The first double column on this
sheet. he went on, shows what is
already on order for our own Army
and Navy, divided into expected
deliveries in 1941 and 1912. A Sec
ond double column, divided for the
two years also, shows what the Brit
ish have ordered. A third column
carries figures for expected orders
by this Government, while fourth
column lists British needs not yet
reflected by orders placed.
From the total Of all of these, the
President continued, priorities are
being figured. In relatively small
amounts. transfers may be made
from one column to anOther-the
lease-lend bill as passed by the
House would permit transfer Of a
limited quantity of materiel ordered
for this Government to the direct
use OF the BRUSH.
Home Defense Plan Studied.
In continuing his discussion OF
what is in store for this Nations
economy in the face of the war, the
President also took occasion today to
emphasize the desirability at present
of maintaining the normal in
dustrial and business operations Of
the country.
His comment in this respect arose
from questioning about an open
letter in the Cleveland Plain Dealer,
in which a former Marine asked how
men above the draft age could
participate in the defense program
Remarking that the principle of
priority applies to people as we'll as
to machines and tools, the Presi-(
dent said that a great deal OF
thought is being given to the prob
lem of finding opportunity for serv1
ice for men and women who are too
old to be in front lines.
In this connection, he said that he \
hoped to have a home defense"
plan ready within a week or two bv
which local communities would he
given a broad program and permit
ted to exercise their own Judgment
and authority as to how all citizens
might cooperate. 1t is not vet
necessary, he added, that men and
women be taken off their normal
occupations to participate in the de-
fense program.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
A. D. A. TO Rush Building
On 200 Defense Houses

Plans for construction by the Dis
trict Alley Dwelling Authority of
200 dwellings for defense workers
were being rushed today by John
Ihlder, executive officer. following
announcement of the assignment by
Federal Works Administrator Car
mody.
The dwellings, to be built with
funds made available by the Public
Buildings Administration, will be
started as soon as practicable on a
25-acre tract near the intersection
of Anacostia and Ridge roads Sc,
Mr.. Ihlder said. They will be two
story buildings housing one-family
units in groups of two or more.
A maximum cost of $4,000 per
dwelling has been placed on the
project, Mr.. Ihlder added.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Canada Plans 10 Name
Another Envoy TO u. 5.

OTTAWA, Feb 18-Immediate
provision for additional or other
representation" at Washington will
be necessitated by the continued
illness of Loring Christie, Canadian
Minister to the United States, Prime
Minister W. L. Mackenzie King told
the House of Commons yesterday.
The Prime Minister said an
announcement with respect thereto
will be made in the course of few
days" He paid high tribute to Mr..
Christie. whose health broke down
last year under the burden of heavy
responsibilities in Washington.
The Prime Minister said he could
assure the House that "Canada's in
terests at Washington have not been
allowed to suffer" in consequence
of Mr.. ChriStieS illness. Affairs of
the Legation had been carried on
by Merchant Mahoney, Counselor
of the Legation. who has been there
since its establishment.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Levine to Be Speaker
In Defense Forum

Louis Levine, chief of the statis-
tics section of the Bureau of EN-
ployment, Social Security Board,
will address the first session of the
Jewish Community Center's institute
on national defense tomorrow at $50
pm. Mr.. Levine's subject is Meet
ing Employment Requirements Of
National Defense"
The center will celebrate its 18th
anniversary next week with a varied
program of activities. The program
will open Saturday night with a
George Washington's Birthday dance
sponsored by the Service Mems Club
of the center. Trainees from near
by cantonments and naval stations
will be guests of the center.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Brooklyn Eagle Merger
With N. Y. Post Dropped
RH the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, Feb. 18.-Frank D.
Schroth, publisher of the Brook
lyn Daily Eagle, said today merger
of the Eagle and the New York
Post had been considered, but the
idea had been abandoned as jour-
nalStically unSound.
In front-page box under the
heading, AN End to Rumors," he
wrote:
For some weeks there have been
rumors of a proposed merger be-
tween the Brooklyn Daily Eagle and
the New York Post. Some of the
stories had some merit in fact; 9TH
ers were quite fanciful.
There has been consideration
of the possibilities Of such a mer-
ger between George Backer, pub
Usher Of the Post, and myself. We
have definitely come to the con-
cluslon that to put the two papers
together would not be journalistical-
Iy sound. The idea has been aban-
doned.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle viii
strive to continue to improve upon
its service to this community, and
to this community alone"
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Marine Corps Adopts
Gurund as STANDARD

The Marine Corps today revealed
it has adopted the Garand semi
automatic rifle as its standard
shoulder weapon. Extensive tests
we're conducted under field condi-
tions at the San Diego base where
the Garand was placed in COM
petition, with other rifles.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Other Selections

E1AdICdHs
BY the Louisville Times
1-Keekee, Lustrous, Precision.
2-Sickle Bill, Panalong, Petit Jean.
31Attracting, Verakee, Migal Fay.
+Prince Derek. Dark May, Gour-
met
5-No Sir, Visigoth. Mythical King
6-High Fidelity, Devils Crag, Sir
asia
Town League. Rhiniz, Grey Doll.
8-Quaroma, Cantata, Wedding
Morn.
Best bet-No Sir.
Consensus at HiaIeah.
BY The Associated Press.
AT Liberty, Keekee, Islam's Islam.
2-Sicklebill, Johnny c.. Cave Hill.
3Virginia Rose, Attracting, Spite
full.
+Prince Derek, John Allen, Gour-
met.
5-Visigoth, Plowshare, No. Sir.
6tSnow Ridge, Devils Crag, High
Fidelity.
7-Sweet Showno. White Front, Hill
fair
8-Quaroma, Oddesa's Pride, We'd
ding Morn.
Best bet-Quaroma.
Santa Anita (Slow.)
BY Louisville Times.
Might Raider, Witness Stand.
Espero.
2-Don Arezzo, Mosca, Barsand.
3-ReGeem. Stella Gold, Torch Lee
+Black Highbrow, Hi Stranger,
Valdina Jean.
5-Valdina Joy, Ocean Bound, r.
relevant.
6-Journey On, Chalphone, Bay
View.
7-Fogoso, High Lark, Mission Step
8-Dohoev, Apprentice, Attabunny
Best bet-Fogoso.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Supply Britain Tools
To Complete Job,
Winant Asks u. ).
Speech Wildly Cheered
By New Hompshire
Legislators, Spectators
By the Associated Press.

CONCORD, N. H, Feb. l8.-John
G. Winant, newly appointed United
States Ambassador to Great Britain
urged today that this country serve
as source of supply against ag-
gressor nations" and provide Eng
land with needed tools in order
that it might finish the job"
Frequently cheered as he ad-
dressed a joint session of the New
New Hampshire Governor declared
that what we do together can
never fail"
There is nothing today that m
my opinion means so much in this
country as unity in support Of right
action" he asserted. Everybody
counts"
Referring to the last months he
was in Geneva as director OF the
International Labor Office, Mr..
Winant clenched his fists, struck
the podium and shouted:
Many of the men with whom
have been well acquainted in Euro
pean countries now are killed or
imprisoned.
Workers In those countries have
been denied the right to organize.
saw not hundreds, but thousands
and thousands of families driven
out of their homes by the invader.
That's what happens to you and
to workers and to farm people who
come under the heel of an invader"
The legislators and gallery spec
tators rose and applauded wildly
as Mr.. Winant concluded his speech.
In the body of his address the
Ambassador said that England had
asked for tools that they might
finish the job. We can stand with
them as free men in the comrade-
ship of hard work, not asking but
giving With Gods will and
a Ulst cause we can do no less"
Evening star., 1941-02-18
BoItz Changes Mind
Twice and Ends With
Plea Of Guilty
Admits 185 Charges of
EmbezzIement in Move
Surprising Prosecution
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 18.-Less
than a hour after he surprised the
prosecution by pleading innocent,
Robert J. Boltz changed his mind
today and pleaded guilty to 1876 in
dictmentS charging embezzlement,
fraudulent conversion and violation
of the State Securities Act in con-
nection with his $2,50o,0o0 invest
ment business.
The second plea was as uneX-
pected by the Commonwealth as
the first and climaXed swift-mov-
ing hearing.
After BoltZ had pleaded innocent,
his attorney, L. Albert Gray, asked
for a continuance. Judge Eugene
V. Alessandroni refused. Mr.. Gray
then threatened to withdraw as
counsel, saying he was not familiar
enough with the case to proceed.
Unusual Action by Judge.
This brought from Judge AleSSan-
droni an unusual action. Not only
did he stand fast on refusing a con-
tinuance but he appointed MI.
Gray counsel for BOltz as an officer
of the court, thereby blocking his
threatened withdrawal. A few min
utes later the 54-year-old invest
ment counselor changed his plea.
Assistant United States Attorney
Francis w. Sullivan, meanwhile,
disclosed that warrants had been
issued for an unidentified Phila-
delphia attorney charged by Fed
eral officials with misappropriating
hundreds of thousands. OF dollars"
from clients in the last five years.
we believe Mr.. Sullivan said,
that this mans operations amount
to a second 'Boltz case
Operated Five Years.
The investigation indicates that
while he did not have as many
clients as Boltz his peculations
mount into the hundreds of thou
sands of dollars.
He has been operating for the
past five years as an attorney in
very much the same relationship
with clients as that assumed by
Boltz."
Mr.. Sullivan said United States
marshals had not yet located the
attorney, and it was reported he had
been absent from the city since the
early part of the year.
The United States attorneys dis
closure followed a conference with
counsel for the Federal Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
SEVENTH RACE WHIT E
FRONT. CLARO. SUNABELL.

WHITE FRONT disappointed in
his last test, but all of his previ-
Gus races show him to be in tip
top condition. He may be able
to outlast this kind of opposition
CLARO scored at Tropical Park
and he must be accorded some
sort of chance. SUNABELL has
worked we'll enough for consider
alton.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
President Says Gordon's
Successor Undecided

President Roosevelt said late to-
day that he had done nothing yet
about filling vacancy on the United
States District Court bench caused
by the recent resignation of Justice
Peyton Gordon.
When asked if he intended to
appoint a local resident, he laugh
ingly remarked that he had re-
ceived an application for the post
from a lawyer in Hawaii who
thought it would be nice to live in
Washington.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
SIXTH RACE-DEVILS CRAIG,
BAR FLY, PLAY HOUSE.

DEVILS CRAIG won his last
at this point in convincing style,
and right off that splendid effort
the gelding appears to deserve
the call as the best bet of the
afternoon. BAR FLY is con-
sistent and could spring an up
set. PLAY HOUSE should be in
the thick of the scrap from the
word go.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
THIRD RACE-SPITEFUL, AT
tracing, MIGAL FAY.

SPITEFUL has raced well at
this session and the st. Germans
flly appears to hold powerful
chance of winning this number.
ATTRACTING disappointed in
her last two tests but previous
clever form indicates she is to be
given stout consideration. MIGAL
FAY can improve her last bad
attempt.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
SECOND RACE PANALONG,
SICKIERuI HALLE

PANALONG disappointed in
his last two local outings but he
has worked in very convincing
style and appears ready to earn
his first purse of the season.
SICKLEBILL has some good Hi
aleah form to his credit and he
may have a lot to say about the
result. HALLE has been threat
ening to win.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
A>.. Entries and Selections
~ ~ - III y ~ = W > for Tomorrow
Rossvun's Comment
Selections for Fast Track at HioIeoh Park
FIRST RACE-LUSTROUS, A
LIBERTY, PRECISION.
BEST BET-DEVILS CRAIG.

LUSTROUS has turned in two
corking Hialeah tests and the
daughter of Sweeping Light
should be able to lead this band
of non winners past the payoff
line AT LIBERTY has lost his
last two tries by the narrowest
of margins and he should be in
the thick Of it. PRECISION has
worked well.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Floods Hamper Greeks.

SKOPLJE, Yugoslavia (at the
Greek Albanian Frontier, Feb 18
CP,.-The Greeks were reported to-
day to be encountering great diff
Guilty in bringing up supplies and
reinforcements because of floods re-
sulting from melting snow.
After fortnight of hard fighting
ti5ere was comparative calm today,
dispatches from the front said. The
changing weather made some roads
almost impossible. and the Devoli,
Scumbi and Osma Rivers were rising
and escaping their banks.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
S18,726 Already Pledged
In Boys Club Drive
Earlier Story on Page B-lD

NLHT rfCI DtVTJ VII n "bO II III
More than triple the amount COL
lected during a comparable period
in last years Metropolitan Police
Boys Club fund drive was pledged
today in the first report luncheon of
the campaign held in the National
Press Club.
Six out of 10 division leaders, re-
porting this afternoon, iaised the
total figure to $18,72655 of the $780,
900 goal sought by March 13. Slight
ly less than $4,000 had been collected
at the first report meeting last year
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Kenton KiImer to Speak

Kenton Kilmer of the poetry divi-
sion OF the Library of Congress,
son of the late Joyce Kilmer. will
speak on Creative Verse" tomorrow
at 8:45 pm. in Roosevelt High
School. The lecture is sponsored
by the short-story class of Roosevelt
night school. Mr.. Kilmer and his
wife will read from their works.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
FOURTH RACE-BROAD VI
SION, PRINCE DEREK, ST.
PREME CHANCE.

BROAD VISION has been
flashing improvement with each
recent attempt and if Don Meade
draws the saddle assignment the
pair of them are apt to crash the
charmed circle. PRINCE DEREK
Just cantered to win his last and
right off the try he rates royal
chance. SUPREME CHANCE is
ready.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
EIG HTH WEDDING
MORN, LADY VAL, PETEE
CENE

WEDDING MORN has raced
very consistently of late and the
mare appears in good condition.
She should be able to catch the
early pacesetters in the drive for
the wire. LADY VAL has a win
at this strip to recommend her
with these. PETEE GENE won
his last and the effort was a
good one.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
FIFTH RACE-VISIGOTH, NO
SIR, MINEE-M MO.

VISIGOTH naShed a lot OF
improvement in his most recent
race, and continued good form is
sure TO have him fighting it out
for the important money. NO
SIR has been close up in all re-
cent spins and will take lot Of
trimming from this sort. MI
MEMO has good local form to
recommend.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
EIGHTH RAcE-Purse. $1,000; claim
Sterilization Low Upheld
BY the Associated Press.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 18 (P.-
An Oklahoma law providing for
sterilization of habitual criminals
was upheld today by the State Su-
preme Court in a 5-to-4 decision.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Bond Leader Murries

ELKTON, Md, Feb. 18 P).-Or-
chestra leader Dick Rogers, %, of
New York and Margery Jane Black,
"A, of Lakewood, Ohio. former vocal
ist with Al Kavelin's band, were
married here yesterday.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Kirk Envoy to Saudi Arobio

Alexander c. Kirk, American
Minister to Egypt, was nominated
today by President Roosevelt to be
Minister, also, to Saudi Arabia.
Evening star., 1941-02-18
Wars Worst Losses
Reported Suffered by
Italians in Albania
Retreutine Fuseists Held
Blowing Up Munitions;
Greeks Claim New Guins
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATHENS, Feb. 18-The italians
were reported today to be blowing up
munitions stores as they retreated
in the central and southern sector
of the Albanian battle front under
the hammering of Greek troops.
Dispatches from the front said
Italian losses in dead and wounded
were the heaviest since the war
began on october 28. The ground
was said to be covered with the
bOdies of hundreds of Italians as the
Greeks pressed on, capturing one
position after another.
A number of italian tanks were
reported destroyed by Greek fire in
one action.
Continued Gains Reported.
Continued gains on the central
front are reported by the Greeks
pushing north of KliSura for possible
blows at the port of Valona or the
inland town of Berati.
A Greek spokesman celebrating a
government communique which
summarized the fighting as strong
local engagements" said last night
the Greeks captured two heights
and completed the occupation of
whole region taken recently"
The location of the heights-one
described as more than 5000 feet
highland of the occupied region
were not given.
The spokesman said the Italians
fought well, but were forced to
withdraw with losses inflicted on
them mainly while retreating"
Starvation i'm Dodecanese.
Accounts trickling through to
Greece from Italy's Dodecanese
Islands, cut off in the Eastern Medi-
terranean by British sea blockade,
indicate supplies there have run so
low the populace is starving.
Greek fishermen who told of leav-
ing the islands in small boats said
yesterday five to 10 persons a day
were dying of hunger.
On the islands of CalymnoS and
Simi, the people are without meat,
have scarcely any bread and get ra-
tions of two-thirdS Of a pound Of
beans and one-third of a pound of
macaroni a person a week, the FISH
ermen said.
They said two italian ships ran
the British blockade with food, but
only relieved the shortage tempo
rarily.