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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13
Weddings
OF Interest
Miss Shepard
Becomes Bride
Of Mr.. Hull

OF interest here was the wedding
Saturday in Stamford, Conn, of
Miss Louise Vale Shepard, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Norman A..
Shepard of Stamford, to Mr.. Robert
A. Hull. jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Hull Of Waverly, Pa. The bride
has been with the British Purchas-
ing Commission here and the bride
groom is with the Labor Depart
ment.
The wedding took place in the
library of the Clearing. the, brides
home in Stamford. The Rev. Albert
J. M Wilson, rector of Christ
Church at Greenwich. Conn. off,
ciated. The library organ was played
by Mr.. Gilbert Gledhill.
Cibotium fern and white chrysan-
themums decorated the room. where
the bride was given in marriage by
her father. She wore an ivory satin
gown. made with a full skirt and
Continued on Page Rs Column ! }
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Occupational Council
To Meet Thursday

The bimonthlv meeting of the
Womens Occupational Council will
be held at $50 pm. Thursday at
the Women's City Club. followed by
dinner at SIS pm Miss Winifred
Pomeroy 1878 Columbia road NV,
Is handling reservations.
The job clinic sponsored by the
council will follow at 7::30 o'clock at
the Washington Board of Trade,
Room 206. Star Building. DR.. Ruth
A. Eckhart of the writer's research
service of the National Archives. will
be the speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13
Miss Winona Spies
Wed to Mr.. Hague

Miss Winona Grey Spies was mar
ried to Mr.. Clyde E. Hague on Oc-
tober 3. The simple ceremony, per-
formed by the Rev. j. Herbert Gar
ner, took place in the Sixth Pres
byterian Church in the presence of
a small group of friends The bride
wore a deep blue crepe dress. kolin-
sky furs and a gardenia corSage.
Immediately after the ceremony
the couple left for a motor trip
South. with Mobile. Ala, the brides
former home, as their destination.
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vania. will entertain the couple at
dinner Friday evening before the
rehearsal.
The wedding of Miss Gruman and
Mr.. Cox Will take place at 4 o'clock
Saturday afternoon in the home OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William A. Gruman, on RlttenhouSe
street. The Rev. Charles German
will officiate at the ceremony, which
will be followed by reception.
Another bride ELECT honored yes
terday was Miss Agnes Louise du
Fief, whose marriage to Mr.. Ed
ward Kerwin Maloney Of Ansonla.
Conn. will take place wednesday.
Mrs. John F. Colbert, sister OF the
bride. gave the trouSseau tea, which
was held In her home on Lanler
place. Assisting the hostess were
Mrs. James F. Reilly. Mrs. Wilfrld
Worland and Miss Ethel Toomey.
Miss Padgett SchaIl
Entertains at Home.
Miss Padgett Schall, daughter Of
Mrs. Thomas D. Schall and the late
Senator Schall. entertained at a
charming party Saturday evening
for the Daughters of the Senate.
The party was held at the Schall
home and the outdoor steak supper
was followed by dancing in the
lodge, with Miss Cuyler Schwartz
winning the jitterbug contest. A
nocturnal horseback ride brought
the party to an unusual conclusion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loyle A. Morrison
were other hosts OF yesterday, their
cocktail party being held in their
Arlington CVa1 home, where the
guests of honor were their house
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Con-
over who were married in late Sep
TENDER in New York.
Mr.. Conover is connected with the
Justice Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13
Catholic Alunnae
Planning Contest

The District Chapter of the In
ternational Federation of the Cath
Ole Alumnae Association of Catho-
lie High Schools and Colleges is
planning to sponsor a short-story
contest among high school seniors
of the affiliated schools. The prize
for the best story submitted will
be $25.
The chapter also is planning a
phantom halloween party Octo-
Der 81.
Miss Christabel Hill, governor of
the District Chapter, was hostess
to board members at meeting last
week, when plans for the season
were discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13
SOCIETY.
Debutantes and Brides>Elect
Center of Most of Social
Activities Over Week End
Brunch Ends Round of Parties
For Miss Elizabeth Lee;
Mrs Luttrell Also Hostess

Debuntes held of the social attention
the
ended
with the brunch mother Mrs Clarence
ApmWal held
left the
brunch" mll-fedged lunch
than mushrooms,
scrambled bread rolls and milk punch were
refreshments
Iothro Lu Another
Luel another yesterdays midday hostesses
Billie her fance Mr. Arthur
Chase Rockville
of the hostess the
included Miss Mary
will be bridesmaids at the wedding Mrs Ruby
Miss James j. Davis MI William Blum
M Duva
Miss Jane Davis daughter of Senator James Davis OF Penn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13
SenhOra de Martins
Will Give Party

Senhora de Martins, wife of the
Brazilian Ambassador, has per-
sonally invited a group of her
friends to the cocktail party she
will give tomorrow from 6 TO 5
o'clock at the Embassy following
the formal opening Of the exhibit
of her sculpture at the Corcoran
Gallery of Art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13
Pi Beta Phis
To Be Welcomed

Committees to welcome Pi Beta
Phis coming here for defense Jobs
will be set up by the Washington
Alumnae Club of the sorority this
season as a major activity.
During the World War the sorority
maintained q large home for girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13
Jewish Juniors
Schedule Party

4 game party and style show
will be held by the Washington sec
ton of the National Council of jew
ish Juniors at 8:15 pm. Thursday
at Hotel 2400 Council girls will be
models Miss Minnie Siegel is chair
man of arrangements.
The section will be represented at
the twelfth biennial conference of
the nation council October $3.50,
in Baltimore, by its president, Miss
Dordy Schiller. and Miss Rose Said
man. Alternates are Miss Sadie
Grossman and Miss Dorothy Volner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13

defense workers, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Eli Helmick.
The club is planning to hold its
first supper meeting of the season
at $50 pm. tomorrow at the Y. w.
c. A Mrs. A E. Nesbitt, 109 West
Woodbine street, is handling reser-
vations.
A tea honoring new members will
be given october % by Mrs. Griffin
w. Garvood, 1929 Northampton
street
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Sacred Heart Dinner

The alumnae of the Academy Of
the Sacred Heart of Mary will have
their annual fall dinner at the Par
rott Tearoom at 7 pm. Thursday.
Miss Marcella Lanigan. president
of the alumnae, has appointed Miss
Evelyn M. Collins chairman. A
short business meeting will follow.
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Prince Georges Club

The Prince Georges County Bust
ness and Professional Women's Club
will hold a picnic and business meet
ing at $50 pm. today at the home
Of Mrs Embert A. lie Lacheur at
Riverdale Heights.
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Manassas Club

A symposium on national defense
will feature the program of the
Manassas Womans Club tonight in
the Parish Hall.
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BuSineSSWOnen

The BusineSsWomen's Council will
meet tomorrow evening at the Cove
nant-First Presbyterian Church. with
the Rev. Ralph M. Loew in charge
of the devotionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-10-13

MRS. GEORGE ALBERT
FALKNER.
Formerly Miss Stella O'Brien
Gohbdrt. she is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Rich
ard GOhbart of WeStmoreldnd
Hills. Her recent marriage
took place at the Shrine OF the
Blessed Sacrament.
THANKSGIVING Photo.
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Continued on Page BIS, Column u
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Weddings
Continued From PAGE B-4)

satin made with a fitted bodice
sweetheart neckline, long pointed
sleeves and full skirt. A wreath OF
orange blossoms held her fingertiu
veil Of illusion, and she carried q
shower bouquet Of brides roses.
Miss Barbara Maschauer was the
brides only attendant, and she was
dressed in blue taffeta with 4 short
veil headdress to match and carried
= bouquet Of pink roses and blue del
phinium.
The bridegroom is the son of Mrs.
J. w. Pierce Of Berkeley Springs, w.
Va, and tho late Mr.. Clarence G.
MorSret. The bridegroom's brother
Mr.. Clarence Arthur Morgret of
Berkeley Springs, served as his best
man. The ushers were Mr.. Donald
F. Seaton of Alexandria. Va, and Mr..
Roy Nash OF Washington.
A reception after the ceremony
was held at the home OF the bride s
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Morgret, leav-
ing later for Atlantic City. For
travelling the bride wore a gray wool
dress with black accessories. They
will make their home at 1912 Rainier
avenue, Mount Rainier, Nd.
Evening star., 1941-11-21

Panhellenic Officer
To Broadcast Today

M. Vashti Burr, president OF the
Women's Professional Panhellinc
Association, is in New York TO pre-
side at the associations 10th BIZ
ennial convention being held today
through Sunday. Her schedule In
cludes a broadcast today on the
Women Of Tomorrow" radio pro-
gram
Miss Burr. who il Mrs. William v.
Wilmington in private life is a
practicing attorney Of PENNSYLVANIA
and Washington.
Evening star., 1941-11-21
Miss Jane Winifred Smithdeal
Wed to Mr.. Robert l.. Timmons

~ N'AA' AsvSSss As
The North Carolina Avenue Meth
odst Church was the scene of 4
pretty wedding yesterday afternoon,
when Miss Jane Winifred Smithdeal,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Franklin Smithdeal, was married to
Mr.. Robert Lee Timmons.
White chrysanthemums and eladi-
oluses against q background OF fern
rlbboned pews and lighted candles
decorated the church for the 1
o'clock ceremony, at which the Rev.
Elmer A. Wilcher offlciated.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her father. wore an ivory
satin period gown, the fitted bodice
having long sleeves and a square
neck and the bouffant skirt, ending
IN train, was edged with Chan
tilly lace, which formed 4 wide front
panel. The lace also edged the
sleeves. Her full-length veil OF illu-
sion was held by a Mary. Queen of
Scots, cap and she carried a prayer
book surmounted by 4 white orchid
and a shower OF white baby sweet
heart roses.
Miss Betty Smithdeal was maid of
honor for her sister, wearing a gown
with . f1tted coral velvet bodice and
4 full skirt Of pink taffeta. She
wore heart-shaped pink bonnet
and carried a bouquet Of pink
chrysanthemums
nhA hrYl lS
garet Smithdeal. another sister OF
the bride: Miss Elise Fisher and Miss
Betty Smymanoskie They were
gowned like the maid of honor, in
peacock blue. with hats to match
and carried bouquets Of gold chrys-
anthemums. Wearing aqua blue
taffeta with a small tiara of pink
roses and carrying 4 nosegay OF pink
baby sweetheart reses. Lucille Sauber-
served rs the Junior bridesmaid.
The bridegroom, who Is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis l.. Timmons,
had for his best man his brother,
Mr.. Francis L. TimmonS, jr., and
the ushers were Mr.. @. Edward Tim
mons Of Greenbelt. Md; Mr.. Z.
Donald Bunce Of Baltimore and Mr.
G. Kenneth Lyons and Mr.. Bernard
Herman Of Washington.
A reception after the ceremony
was held at Hotel 2400. where the
reception room was attractively dec
GRATED with palms and white chrys-
anthcmumS.
DR.. and Mrs B. I. Barnes of
Charlestown. Nd. and Miss Beulah
Bunce of Baltimore were among the
out of town guests.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Timmons left
for a wedding trip, the bride was
wearing a red crepe dress with black
accessories and 4 corSase of orchids.
ga. IY5U0pINCc a. -. 0-00
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(See WEDDINGS, Page Bed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-17
Pitfalls Of Love . i. +. By Adele Garrison
4 Sequel 10 Marriage Meddiets

3
sense told me that / would have
far more success of getting it from
him when he should have heard all
! had TO tell him concerning
Marion. with the terrifying corol
iaFies which his imagination would
undoubtedly supply.
Another question delayed my
answer TO him. Should | tell him
about Carolyn's performance. and
the suspicion we had that she was
in some way connected viii:
Marion's disappearance? Again
common sense as well as an inher-
ent aversion to what the small
boys call Switching" temporarily
sealed my lips. II il became
necessary. I told myself sternly. l
should reveal everything about
Carolyn TO him. But that neces
sity did not yet exist. and until 1t
did. ] determined 10 say nothing
TO this devoted brother against his
sister-always a ticklish proceed
ing.
Ronald stirred uneasily. al
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=
the better word - for a long
second. then his face set in stub
born lines.
I'VE can't be talking about
the same thing" he said. "uH-
iess'-hiS eyes were frcnZIcd
again-"has II already hap
pcned. oh. God"
lie bent his face into his hands
and a violent shudder ran over
him. ! saw there was no use
delaying matters, and l spoke
crisply.
This has happened, Ronald"
/ said. spacing my words for en-
phasiS. marion has disappeared
from college, and we can find
no trace OF her, except that we
know she IL In the hands of
gangsters who are trying to
find out from her something
that they think she knows or
can learn for them. We are
all In terror lest she be killed.
or worse"
GROWING UP
For the fraction Of a second.
he did not speak. and | knew
that his tired and daZed brain was
trying to realize what had said.
But in another instant he had
leaped to his feet and was tower
ing over me. his hand gripping my
shoulder.
"Say that again" he said
hoarsely. I-I-can't' seem to
get it,"
repeated what I had said
slowly. watching closely the eyes
that were fixed upon my face. Bur
the only reaction they showed vas
horror. and knew that whatever
his own private news OF Marion.
it vas not what | had told him.
GROWN UP
But there was something in his
face that had not been there d
minute before. and ! thanked God
for IT. He was growing up by the
second. leaving behind the ado
descent youth who had let his pri-
vate grief obSeSS him 10 the point
where he was playing the role of a
whining neurotic instead of a
man.
Marion's unknown peril had
called him to action. ! knew that
there need be no more fear of
Ronald's insanity or suicide. When
he spoke next it was in entirely
different tones, those Of a man
facing a fearsome problem. but
answering it bravely.
"Of course. there Is lot be-
hind that statement" he said
"Are you willing TO begin from
the beginning, and tell me every
thing"
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though he did not speak. and I
realized that / was prolonging his
suspense So in swift terse sem
fences, l began with Lillian's letter
TO me enclosing the letter from
his mother TO her which had so
aroused Lillian's uneasiness. But
even as l spoke of it, 1 realized
that / had erred lamentably.
Mother wrote to Aunt LII
liam about me-" he said with
cold anger. How dared she?
What did she say"
/ knew that never in his life
before had he spoken about his
mother in that fashion. and my
heart was sick within me, for I
did not see how / was going TO get
out of revealing. in part. at least.
the contents OF that wailing letter
mot very much" ! hedged
finally. "That isn't the important
thing 1 have to tell you" i.
CONTINUED tomorrow
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-17

OenSe which
purposely h a {
evoked.
81 I n I n X
rs the same
thing tn I
you know" !
sal d, 81 h a I
& q r o | v n
knows, as do
I.illlan's par
ents, nut mat
your parents
and the rest
OF VI arion's
world do not
dream.
He stared a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-17
PONDERS QUESTION

For an instant ] considered ask
ing him in return TO tell me about
the letter from Marion which evil
IDENTIFY had caused all his emo
uonal upset. They my common
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-17
"WHY: WHAT do you mean I:
What do YOU know ."

Ronald shot the queries at me
as if they were bullets, and
prepared 10 profit by the sus-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-17
KING or THE ROYAL MOUNTED
THE PHANTOM

| A7nE
| HOSPITAL,
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TIRES 70
liz AcN TuE
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Rr TIE Old
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| 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
Plane Plant
Closure to
Be Discussed

TsGLEwooD. Cai-Ths nego-
tiating COMMITTEES Of the United
Automobile Workers fcIo) meets
Friday TO discuss = union eontro-
versy that has sprung up over
the North American Aviation
plant strike The closing OF the
plant lie costing thu United States
and Great Britain 10 war planes
q day.
Three Of the negotiating com
mittes members who had been IN
Washington discussing union wsgs
demands with the national defense
mediation board and with com
psny officials there. returned By
alrpisns.
l. g. Nichsner. Pacific coast
regional director Of the JAW and
head Of the Washington nilsson.
said he and ma colleagues had not
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
F. D. EYES LUMBER STRIKE HERE
CLIO President Denounces
Leaders for Defiance
OF Back-to-Work Plea
U. S. MAY ENFORCE LABOR PEACE

The president at a press confer
enes replied that the answer IL
yes when he was asked whether
he Is considering what might be
done should labor tieups continue
despite his appeal for no defense
work stoppage. But the president,
1t was indicated. Is not quite ready
to proceed with direct action.
There was no statement 10 be
made Friday. he responded. with
emphasis on the word today. +"
when asked whether there was
anything TO be said about the tie
ups in the Puget Sound lumber in
dustry and the North American
Aviation Co. in California.
His words and infection, how
ever. implied that In event media
ton efforts break down. he Ia
prepared TO take positive action
under his emergency powers. But,
said the president, the defense
mediation board at this moment
Ia working on the key eontro-
versies. He implied he still has
hopes that labor will comply with
his urgent demand that the wheels
of defense industry be kept turn
ing.
CLIO President Philip Murray
sharply reprimsnded leaders OF
one Of his organization's own
unions. He denounced the leaders
Of 1900 sawmill and lumber
workers who have struck mills in
the Puget Sound area, for their
defiance Of a board back-to-work
recommendation and called on the
strikers to return to their jobs.
He accused the leaders Of indulg-
ing in a campaign Of misreprs-
sentation, Islander and abuse con-
trary to all the well-defined poll
cies OF the Go"
The board postponed Indefinite
~ negotiations on the United
Continued on Page 10. Column 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
Erwin King,
Head.
Ends Life!

PULLMAN - Released from =
hospital Thursday. Erwin K. King.
master of the State Grange. vas
found hanged in a barn on his
brothers farm near here last night.
King was - years old. His
brother. Carl King. said the
veteran farm leader had beea
suffering from . nervous con-
dition due TO Over-work and
had been released Thursday
from the Bryant Weismsn
clinic In Collar where he had
been undergoing treatments.
Early in the evening King left
the house saying he was going TO
Inspect some pea fields. When he
failed 10 return members of the
family began a search and found
him dead In the barn.
King was born ct Davenport.
Wash. and was graduated from
Washington State college in 1917.
He started farming near Daven-
port. and In 1926 moved near Pull
man. He was elected master Of
the Grange IN 1898. serving until
his death. He also ~ss a director
Of the Federal Land bank Of spo-
kane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
Midland Logger
aially Injured

Victim Of an accident while
working in the woods, Arthur
Holmdsie. 2s-year-old logger en-
ployed BY the Eatonviile Lumber
Co. died Thursday evening in a
local hospital as a result Of MS
wounds.
HoImdals lived al Route 4. BOX
la, Tacoma. IN the Midland dis
axict, where he is survived b. MS
wife. Edith. and = daughter. Caro-
Anns: other survivors include his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Holm
dale Of Graham. and a brother
Oscar Hoimdzle Of Midland
Hoimdsls vas q member Of
Trinity Lutheran church AZ Park
land.
Funeral services win b. con-
Quoted By Rev 7. o. svsre in the
c. o. Lynn CO. chapel ~ II .. n
Saturday. followed ~ burial N
LozAtAin View eemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
In Major Leagues
TODAY
NATIONAL LEAGUE


LIST Game:
Pittsburgh =. 100 COS 1905 q I
New York =. 900 900 2II-4 6 I
Butcher and Lopez; MCGEE.
Adams 90, r. Bowman ~ and
Hartnett
(Second Camel
Pittsburgh 900 00z 0z0-4 II z
New York :. 900 100 II0-s 8 0
sewell and Davis. Lopez 80;
Lohrman. Brown (e) and banning.
81. Louis -. 900 ZOO O0I-s 1
Boston 49,. 0I0 900 O0O-I 6 =
Warneke and Asncuso; sslyo.
Sullivan 80 and Mai.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 900 900 600 I I
Cleveland 900 0I0 0Ix-z . 0
Beckmsn 4 Hayes: Teller and
Hemsley.
Washington 06I 100 0o0-s Z
Detroit -. O07 COS I0x-II 10 o
Chase. Zuber fs1, csrrsSquel
81. Assterson 81 and Early;
Giebell. Rowe 90 and Tebbetts.
Boston 80. s0z 100 e0o-s s Q
Chicago -. 900 COS 00o-S 0
Dobson. Rybs 49, and Pytlsk:
Rigney. Ross 90 and fresh.
Diekey ID.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
Bill 10 Defer Men
Reaching 20 Meets
Committee Approval

WASHINGTON - The senate
military sffsirs committee Friday
approved a bill authorizing Prsxi-
dent Roosevelt 70 defer from
selective service all men as they
reach their zsth birthday.
The vote was five 10 thres for
this plan n preference to a bill
which would have given the prea-
dent authority 70 defer any group
By ages zn1 terminals the defer
ment whenever he found u 70 b
IN the interest o. national defense.
me plan for authorizing defer
rnent q nen as they reach the
age II p EsS sponsored By Sen
Chan Quincy, r, s D.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
Seattle Shipyard
Plans 6-Day Week

sEATTLE-Ths Seattle plant
q the seattls-Tacoma shipblnlding
corporation viii soon 60 On a AK
day week basis in order TO speed
up production. Commander ". )
Malone. superintendent Of naval
construction in TINS area. Aa.d
Friday.
Five navy destroyers are nov
snder construction At the saip-
yards and there will eventually b
10 On the Ways Malone aaid.
keantims. local - Of ths Ma
chinists union ALL pan vote
Monday On a proposal 70 forDc
Eaehinists IN Seattle 70 work more
than 30 hours a week for less than
double time. The cosstNids agree
ment with shipysrd mzchinists al
iOfEs time and q half for overtime
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-07
STATE
EDITION
Requisiiion
OF Vessels
Approved!

WASHINGT0N-President
Roosevelt Friday signed a bill
authorizing requisition of all
immobilized foreign ships in
American harbors. and by
executive order empowered
the maritime commission to
take over the vessels.
More than 100 foreign ships.
including Danish. Italian and Ger
man ships which were placed
under protective custody several
weeks ago would he affected by
the order. The order applied 10
ell foreign merchant vessels lying
idle in u. 3. waters. the Philippine
islands and the canal zone.
American crews have he~n
prepared for several days 10
take charge Of many 81 these
ships. according 20 maritime
circles.
The plan 10 TO place these
vessels IN the 1000 .o00-ton smer-
gency pool being formed for ma
tional defense and aid TO Britain.
Among the ships aader
"protective custody" are 20
Danish ships. ~ ItaIias and
two German. The balanee of
The Idle fle~t are owned ~
French interest. and ~ lines
under the flags Of Baikaa.
Scandinavia and Battle "a
lions.
The presidents order specified
that tho commission could operate.
charter or lease any or all Of
those vessels deemed necessary 20
the national defense. but required
presidential approval for any
transfer. charter or lease Of these
vessels To any "belhgsrent row
eminent"
Under the order the com
mission has the power Ia par
chase. r-auisifion, or charter
any or al sf the lmmobiilxed
foreign vessels n n considers
such action "de.irabls and
conducive 10 the national de-
Tense"