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Evening star., 1941-08-13
Nozis Free Use Of Funds and Intrigue
In Iroq Preceded Futile Revolt

from there, and finally went to
Palestine to await developments.
Meanwhile Rashid All installed q
new regent, distant relative OF the
royal family who enjoyed a small
pension and whose only known oc-
cupa ton before had been sitting
around Baghdad cafes. He was q
big asset to Rashid Ali, however, be-
cause he signed all DEGREES without
bothering to read them.
Germans Reappear.
Then DR.. Grobba reappeared on
the scene. German aircraft also ar
rived, stopping at Syrian airports en-
route and giving the British cause
for alarm and grounds for invasion
of both countries.
First Britain landed q detach-
ment Of Indian troops at Basra,
Rashid Ali did not oppose this
treaty right, but when Britain
informed him a second detachment
was en- route, he insisted the British
move the first military detachment
out of the country before the sec
ond landed. That was his asserted
Interpretation of the treaty. He
threatened military action II the
British refused.
BY April 20 the tension was 80
great the British Embassy ordered
removal of all British women and
children. Lady CORVALLIS, wife
of the Ambassador, and Mrs. Knab-
enshue of the American colony,
headed an exodus of $50 foreigners
who went by bus to Habbaniya, .
Evening star., 1941-08-13
BY EDWARD KENNEDY.
The Stars Special News Service.

BAGHDAD, Aug. 13.-Seven years
of NaZi intrigue in which Iraqi
Army officers found money under
their napkins at dinners given by
the German Minister, Fritz Grobba,
preceded the brief and unsuccessful
uprising against the British in this
oil-rich country last May.
The reasons the Germans never
capitalized more effectively on their
painstaking efforts here and in
neighboring Syria apparently were
several-Swift British military re-
action, German reorganization after
the Balkan invasion, and the Nazi
decision to attack Russia.
The pro-Nazi government OF
Premier Rashid Ali Al-Gailanl
seized power April l, defied the Brit
ish all through May and fed before
the advancing British troops May
30, taking refuge in neighborlng
Iran.
Two days of chaos, in which at
least 240 persons were killed amid
widespread looting, followed before
British troops arrived.
u. S. Minister Played Big Role.
The story of events leading up to
Rashid Ais coup d'etat and his un-
declared war against Britain never
has been fully told. The United
States Legation and Minister Paul
Knabenshue played an important
part in the events of last May.
Here is the story as related by re-
sponsible local and foreign officials:
After the World War, in which
Iraq was liberated from the Otto
man Empire, Britain assumed a
mandate over this country. A few
years later Iraq became sovereign
state linked to Britain by a treaty
which gave the British certain pre-
negatives, including the right to send
troops into the country.
DR.. Fritz Grobba. an expert Arabic
student with long years of expert
ence in the Near East, arrived here
seven years ago as the German
Minister.
High Iraqi Army officers were
feted laVShly and often 1ound fo
bank notes under their napkins at
dinners he gave. Others were in
vited to Germany for postgraduate
courses in wine, women and propa-
ganda.
Nazis Financed Arab Leader.
Grobba also financed Hal Amin
Affendi Al Husseini, the multi of
Jerusalem, who fled from Palestine
after leading Arab clashes with the
Jews there. The multi maintained
a private guerrilla army from his
headquarters here.
German agents were everywhere
in Iraq. melting the Arabs against
the British by telling them that the
Palestine Jews, with British back
ing, eventually would overrun their
country.
The government under the regent,
Abdul Ilah, promptly broke off rela-
tions with Germany when Britain
entered the war.
Grobba returned to Germany. The
Italian Legation undertook the anti
British propaganda work.
When Italy entered the war on the
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refused, Mr.. Knabenshue declined to
let the British go.
The cellars of the Legation were
cleaned out quickly and made ready
as refuge.
But the threatened bombing never
came. Instead, the Iraqi foreign
office sent daily notes to the Min
lister protesting against his "un-
neutral attitude"
Meanwhile, things were going
badly for Rashid Ais government.
Many desert tribes refused TO sup
port his war. The British at Hab-
biniya bombed the Iraqi positions
and finally routed the 10, ,oO0- strong
army.
At Basra British forces routed
other Iraqi detachments, and the
r. A. F. destroyed the Iraqi air force
by bombing It's airports.
The Germans apparently were
disappointed in their allies, because
they sent no more help and finally
withdrew what planes had flown
there.
Asked ARABIAN AID.
Rashid Ali then sent his hnancs
minister to King Ibn Saud Of Saudi
Arabia in an unsuccessful appeal fof
aid In this holy war"
Police and troops had surrounded
the American Legation meanwhile,
and at time cut of its electricity.
But the government allowed food to
be sent through the military Gordon.
Inside, the refugees put on con-
certs in their crowded quarters,
played games, did chores and even
published a daily mimeographed
newspaper.
The Iraqi government made one
more demand of Mr.. Knabenshue to
turn over his British refugees. That
was only a few days before Rashid
Ais government collapsed, May 30.
Evening star., 1941-08-13

British air post S. miles west Of
the capital.
Iraqi Troops Move.
That night an Iraqi army Of TO-
900 men left Baghdad and took up
positions dominating Habbeniya,
trained their artillery on the field
and told the British no planes could
leave.
The next day the British Embassy
and United States Legation put
into effect q plan formulated years
before for sheltering the nationals
of both countries in case Of trouble
British and Americans were TO 60
to whichever governments building
was closer.
About $50 British, mostly Indians,
took refuge at the British Embassy.
One hundred and seventy persons,
of whom 142 were British, went to
the American Legation. Nearly all
were men, although the English
governess Of 6-year-old King Feisal
II was among them.
On May the Iraoi government
informed the American Minister
Knabenshue that:
"The British have dropped PAM
phlets from the air saying that un-
less we remove our troops from Hab-
baniya they intend to bomb the pub
lie buildings in Baghdad.
I'm return we are going to bomb
the English wherever we find them
and we know you've got English
there. So the American Legation
Bombing Never Came.
British refugees in the legations
volunteered to leave and try to make
their way to the British Embassy
Mr.. Knabenshue then asked the
government If it would guarantee
their safe passage. When the Iraqis
Evening star., 1941-08-13
Several Dozen Pairs
OF Silk Hose Stolen

The silk hosiery shortage spread
suddenly yesterday afternoon to a
dress shop at 1840 Seventh street
NV. Jack Krasner. manager, re-
ported TO police that several dozen
pairs, valued at $45, had been stolen
from shelf in the establishment.
Representative Bland of Virginia
supplied police records yesterday
with another 'meanest thief" entry.
A blind acquaintance, Wexford
Brown, was robbed of black
leather suit case containing SO in
cash and a quantity of clothing
while riding on streetcar on H
street NV. between Eighth and
Fourteenth streets yesterday.
Henry B. Sparks, Sic First street
NV, reported that two colored men
entered his room at $50 last night,
assaulted him and robbed him of So.
Evening star., 1941-08-13

The Minister again asked their pro-
lection from mob violence. and the
government again dropped the mat
ter.
After the flight Of the govern
ment, the refugees spent an anxious
two days while Arab looters pillaged
Baghdad, but emerged unscathed
when British troops arrived.
Evening star., 1941-08-13

War correspondent EdtDdrd
Kennedy, ioho accompanied the
British Army which snufed out
the Nazi-inSpired coup in Iraq,
tells the story behind the little
Ddr in Iraq.
Evening star., 1941-08-13
America is "a

off as nation the greatest defense program in
the history of the world American men and American
machines everywhere, like parts of giant gsaw puzzle
are dropping into their proper places. Thousands of
manufacturers work supplying the hidden things
things you but which assembled into big
things, like the scouting above.
Manufacturers of these 'hidden thngs-tapered roller
bearings for exampe-must keep well ahead of schedule
prevent bottle necks prevent so,cng docn the
program To guarantee the nations supply of these bear
ingsX XTimken. last year. invested millions of dollars in
Evening star., 1941-08-13
u. S. Films Banned in Korea

TOXIC, Aug. IS (R.-American
motion picture companies were
notified today that after Septem-
Der l tho distribution and showing
Of American and British films would
be prohibited in Korea.
Evening star., 1941-08-13

expansion and facilities increase productiony Newma
chines buildings. and new steel making equipment
There will be further expansion if necessary answer
Americas cry for speed and speed in the building Of
ornaments Tmken re-scheduled its workshifts keep
machinery running l6O and sometimes l68, hours
Other factories making the equipment of defense use
machine tools and steel rolling mills that work faster and
dependably because heavyduy roller bears
ings the job.
supplied them to. industry Aforl43 years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Going to TOWn

The Cinema will not change
its bill this week until Friday, at
which time it will show an Irish
film. Kathleen"
Bob Zurke. whose "boogie-
woogie piano has put him and his
band at the top of the hep-cat
heap. heads the stage show open
ing al the Town Theater Friday
for three days. ZUrke was for
meriy pianist with Bob Crosby S
orchestra and was chosen for the
keyboard spot in Paul Whiteman's
famous All-American swing band
On the following Monday The
Drunkard' will be revived fol
four days to complete the week
This will be presented by (. A
Ferguson'S Original Town Hal
PLAYERS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

scarlet and blue predominating
This colorIng Is carried out in rich
carpetIng. and is present in the
ceiling, doors and sidewalks
Seats are of the latest design
opera chairs. with luxurious
cushion backs The newest type of
projection equipment and semi
circular screen will make visibility
equally good from all parts of the
AUDITORIUM.
The house seats 1000 with all
seats on one floor. Innovations in
clude Magic Eye drinking foun-
tains. luxurious poudre room.
spacious foyer and lobby.
The theaters moderniStic eX-
terror is equipped with V-shaped
marquee with the latest in neon
lighting. and the newest develop
ment in signs visible along wider
Woodward for a considerable dis
tance from the theater. Malcolm
Rose has been named manager.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Good Actor

In Hollywood no good actor ever
hides his light under a bushel for
long. Alexander Knox. descendant
of John Knox. one OF the founders
of the Presbyterian church. played
a death scene in The Sea Wolf
that is so good II Is going to have
every one talking after the picture
is released
Young Knox came here from
the stage G.Jupiter Laughs with
out being heralded and ne was
put into the The Sea Wolf with
Ida Lupino. Garfield and that fine
actor. Edward G.. Robinson. He
is so good. today the Warner eX.
ecutIves were IN huddle deciding
whether TO give him the role Of
the minister in One Foot in
Heaven knox'S father was 4
minister and comes from Ontario
as did the father of Hertzell
Spence. the hero of this much dis
cuSSed novel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Dancer lie ads
Verne's Show

POKING FUN at everything
from hill-billy comedians TO strip
tease dancers in her routines, Ar
lette heads the revue at Verne's.
An eccentric dance in country
costume and burlesque of the
Gay Nineties are among her spe-
cialties. Jackie Sherman offers
tricky acrobatic and tap routines.
Boyd Senter. now in his seven
teenth week, continues to amuse
and amaze with his mastery of
seven different instruments and
his fall-apart clarinet. Bert Nolan
PAGES the show with comedy char
acterizations. and Harry Collects
orchestra continues on the band
stand.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
New Theater Opens Thursday

THE BLOOMFIELD THEA
TER, newest addition 10 the chain
OF downtown and suburban thea
tiers operated by United Detroit
Theaters Corporation. Will open its
doors TO the public Thursday.
March -. A pre-opening preview
Of the house was held last Tues
day evening for the benefit of the
Community House in Birmingham.
The Bloomfield WAS built by FL
bridge G.. Newhall of Birmingham.
II is the latest in the group of
United Houses. which include the
Michigan. United Artists. Palms
State. Broadway-Capitol. Madison.
Fisher. Riviera, Cinderella. Var
sity, Vogue, Ramona. Birmingham,
NorweSt, Alger. Annex, Regent,
Royal and RoSedale.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
No Settlement

! was sorry TO hear that Mark
Heiiineer. a friend Of long stand
ing and one Of the most able
neWspaper Writers, and Warmers
Weren't able TO get together to
settle their difficulties. But Mark
has many other offers so perhaps
he wiH be happier eisewhere.
! Wos Glad. however, that
Jerry Void gets a promotion TO
q producer. He knows his movies
and he con honestly soy. II used
TO be neWspoperman myself"
He had coiumn--and good
one--in the old days.
Paulette. Charles Chaplin and
drove over to sec Josef Won Stern.
berg whose house with the moa,
is near MarSon's Farm. 10 took
photographs of both PaHlette and
Charlie with that amazing new
camera which he has invented
Later 10 came back 10 Marson 5
Farm and had long talk will
him.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Wayne Cast

c. B. DsMiHe took look at
John Wayne in shepherd Of
the Hais" and said. Hes the
one for Captain John Martin IN
Reap the Wild Wind" That's
a break too for John, for C. B.
makes bos~ office pictures and
his last one. North u est
Mounted Police" played TO
standing room, only. <een during
the election days
c. B. has really taken his time
10 choose cast for Theima
ShabeFs noVei Which appeared
-seytaiIy IN current magazine.
Robert Preston and Lynn OVer-
man .DiH don the clothes of 100
years ago. for that 10 the era in
Which this seq yarn 10 laid, and
join the DeMiHe lineup.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Change of Pace

Although she was engaged Il
marry Chaplin she broke away
from his aegis to accept David
Selznick's offer for a part in THE
Young in Heart" She became a
hellcat in The Women" and then
a Coincidence with Bob Hope for
THE Cat and the Canary" and
Ghost Breakers.
BY the time her mentor was
ready 10 make another film she
was already established as a star
IN her own right.
"ConVoy" the English sea
drama based on the English
naval protection for its msr-
ehantmen- against hazi subn,a-
rine attacks opens at the Pain1s-
State Friday. Glue Brook heads
the oU-Ensiish cast in this film
which WW appear on double
bill with Flight From Destiny"
the unique story of man who
committed murder to benefit
society.
Mitchell, Jeffrey Lynn
and Geraldine Fitzgerald gave
the leading roles in this second
film.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Dictator Breaks Ji1s
For Jack Oakie, Goddard

least two other players who
deserve special attention for being
jinx-beaters.'
One is Jack Oakie. who plays
Napaloni. and we'll bet a Duce you
know who he's supposed TO be.
Less than a year ago Oakie was
considered through in the picture
business. OF course, there were
small parts like those rather tired
roles in the "Annabel' series. but
insofar as featured performances
were concerned, those were just
memories in his press book.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

In his suite at the Book
Cadillac you will find him soberly
ensconced in a deep arm chair
reading treatlses on modern SCI
ence. He even shyly hides his
delight over the prospective arrival
of new member in the Lahr
family. for the beautiful Mrs.
Lahr, the comedians second wife
is expecting a baby in June.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
No laughing Matter

Bert. himself. doesn't drink.
smokes little, never uses profanity
and worries a good deal about his
health, for he IS not very strong.
When you engage him in con-
versation you will find him alb
sorbed in the details of a new
house which he is going 10 build
in Coldwater Canyon in Beverly
Hills.
He has no time for comedy out
side of his work and devotes much
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Ends With
Mass immersion

THE LAST days shooting on
The Sea Wolf" at Warner Bros.
ended in mass immersion.
1t started when Ida Lupino
walked down the gangplank at the
conclusion of the last scene She
slipped and fell into the water.
John Garfield tried to lift her
from the two feet of ocean" but
his foot slipped and he joined Ida
with a splash.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Not for Her

The inr Whieh Paufstts Cod
dord broke Was the inVariabie
fate Of every one of Chapiin's
leading ladies. Edna PurVianee
Georgia Hale, Merna Kennedy
and Virginia Chsrrili, all literally
dropped out of the picture as
soon as Chaplin had produced IL.
All fell into the limbo of the
forgotten after a brief spot IN
the Gmeiight. None of them sUsr
made the grade as actresses on
their oWn. But Pauietts, first in
troduesd as the eamin' in Mod
era Times" resoisteiy made up
her mind that this fate was not
to be hers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

On the stage
Of the c a S
Theater where
Bert mugs and
gags his way
hrough the
stellar role OF
Dubarry Was a
Lady" the lush
De Sylvia revue,
he is one of the
funniest men in
the world. He
is a clown de
luxe who Will
d o practically
anything, in
GLIDING swing
ing from the
chandelier. TO
cot a lattCh
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Charlie Chaplin
Writing New Story
Plans to Co-star
With Paulette
in Film
BY LoUELLA O. PARSONS

HOLLYWOOD. March r.
Paulette Goddard and Charlie
Chopin came out TO Marson's Farm
for luncheon Sunday bringing
Charles Jr., who is taller than his
father and such an intelligent lad.
Charlie leaves next week for New
York and he tells me his next
story is going to be laid in the big
town which he has found. so
changed he says he hardly knew it.
II am going to play a drunk"
Charley told me, ''wh0 sees
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

Then Chaplin saw, in the rotund
and smart aleck comedian, the
kind of a man he wanted to play
the "stooge' dictator and today
Oakie, the man Hollywood called
finished" is being mentioned as a
candidate for an oscar" next
year for the best supporting role.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Party DisHker

He is not gregarious and usually
avoids big parties where the guests
want him to be amusing.
He expects to tour with the
current company of "DuBarry"
until June and then to Join his
wife on the coast During the
Summer .Ie may make another
picture for M-G-M and is at pres
emit discussing a new revue for
Fall. c. G..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
BY CHARLES GENTRY

That he'll storm of cinematic
controversy, THE Great Dicta-
tor" finally arrives at the Michi-
gan Friday for its first Detroit
showing.
While most OF the discussion
concerning this film satire in
which the great Chaplin wages
his own one-man attack on the
Axis powers and their rulers.
centers, naturally around the IA
nous pantomimist. there are at
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

Charlie works. Paulette will be
safe in making the four pictures
for which she is committed.
Paulette had given Charles Jr.
$50. and he is spending it in sym
phony records.. He ioathes mod
ern swing and knows every great
composer and all the classical
music so we'll II would surprise
even the great music lovers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

the w or d
changing be-
fore his eyes
"a lon e I y
person who,
In his travels,
comes across
q little chorus
girl. Of
course, . h q
doesn't know
he e xists =.
Paulette will
play the Choir
US girl and 1
a m writing
I h e DRY
more for her
than for my
self. 1 have
already writ
ten 40 pages"
he said proud
ly.
/ smiled 10
n yself.f o r
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

of his time to the collection of
antiques The has fine collection
of ancient copper pieces or when
he can get away, TO fishing. his
faHorite sport because allows
him to NNafiotY in solitude.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12
Bert Lair Pr0ues to Be
Serious Type Offstage

A REALLY dead-pan comedian
is Bert Lair who takes life very
seriously and soberly, seldom
laughs offstage and likes 10 live
quietly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

STAGE ATTRACTIONS

Modernistic in character the
Bloomfield'S color scheme has
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

m Y : g | / I o r
knowing OW
Evening star., 1941-03-20
SIT 10th st. NV. MA. 216O.

eayisy eSsg So So rh0f h0s1 s sas All ARS Ssa
Pay 81 weekly. We also have Bendix auto
matte washers. The Piano Shop, 1915
9Th st NV Call Repuhlic lhQ0
Evening star., 1941-03-20
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[ NEED A SALESMAN.

Substantial increase in business creates
opening with oldest and largest orsaniza-
ton IN its field: prefer man with some in.
personality. This is a permanent sales
connection and offers practically unlimited
opportunities. Not interested in "fioaters. ."
Cash advances against commission: full CO.
operation in, lead development. and other
forms of sales help. Give. full oualifica-
Information given treated confdentially.
Box 316-R, Star
Evening star., 1941-03-20

WASHERS AND IRONERS, remodeling sale
all standard makes as low as S1295 Big
trade-in allowance Easy terms. You may
pay with your light bill WE ARE AUTHOR
MAYTAG, G E. WESTINGHOUSE. A B. c.
AMI TTIOP
Evening star., 1941-03-20

and used, sold, rented repaired Terms
Open evenings. American Typewriter Co..
l43l East Capitol st LII OOS2
Evening star., 1941-03-20

money by availing yourself Of professional al
services. books also set up to conform with
tax requirements keep proper records,
small accounts. Fees, IS up. WA. 6400.
CARPENTER wants work. 75c per hour;
white. A Watson, Route 1, Box 2-W,
Evening star., 1941-03-20

514 10th St. NV National ss72.
EUREKA, SS.95; ELECTROLUX, $685.;
with att, rebuilt and guar. like new l yr.
BEST BRANDS CO.,
sos 11th St. NV National 7113 oos
Evening star., 1941-03-20

TYPEW RIT E S+Underwood, rebuilt.
S11.50: Royal, rebuilt, S21 so And many
others. Rentals S3 per month"; Mac
Donald Typewriter Co., S14 14th st. NV,
Republic Oo34 o3S
Evening star., 1941-03-20

VACUUM CLEANERS remodeling sale,
everything must go. rebuilt cleaners low
as $685.. We one of the oldest and
most reliable vacuum cleaner parts and
service companies in Washinyton.
Evening star., 1941-03-20

WOMAN, white or colored. for cooking and
general housework in nearby Virginia.
References and health certificate required.
hnt gtS q r,,nntb coll TIE o9So
Evening star., 1941-03-20

j. C. HARDING CO., INC,
Electrical Headquarters,
MA. 2160. SIT 10th st. NV
Evening star., 1941-03-20

VICTROLA, beautiful mahogany cabinet,
cost $50, will sell S35: record cabinet. cost
S25, sell Sl5. 265l 18th st. NV. Ant. S07
WASHERS Bendix Home Laundry, floor
models; tremendous reductions.
J. C. HARDING CO.,
Electrical Headquarters.
Evening star., 1941-03-20
SITUATIONS MEN.

WOMAN, young. white. to care for small
must live in refs Box ARR Star
Evening star., 1941-03-20

WOMAN, white under 40, live in, pleasant
home, light housework and cooking. Reas.
1ar
Evening star., 1941-03-20

TYPEWRITERS at bargain prices. Royals,
Underwoods, Smiths, S15 up: trade-ins
accepted; rentals. SO monthly. Mac
Donald, 1885 Eye ST., cor. 18th. DI. 6277.
Evening star., 1941-03-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

RESTAURANT. clean, attractive; beer IL
cense: splendid luncheon trade from Govt
office oppos. Apt. above. Fine beer section
Priced right for cash sale. Call Emerson