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Evening star., 1941-03-24

company union" A representative
of the E. r. P. said the election
would be conducted anyway. Beth
lehem has $1,000 employees and a
billion in defense contracts.
Ready to Walk Out.
Howard Curtis, district S. w. O. C.
director, said in a statement that
the union members were instructed
to walk out Immediately if the
E. R. P. election is attempted.
appearance of ballot boxes will
mean an immediate strike said
Mr.. Curtis. 1t might come today.
1t might come any time this week. -
In Pittsburgh, the possibility of a
compromise arose as representatives
of the S. w o. c. and the Carnegie
Illinois Steel Corp. resumed negoti-
ationS on the unions demand for a
wage increase for 26l 900 workers at
big steel plants.
The c. I. O., seeking a 10-cent an
hour increase. has turned down a
corporation offer of 2i2 cent boost.
There were intimations that COM
promise of 5 to 7i2 cents might be
reached.
Little steel" has also received a
demand for a 1O-cent pay increase.
700 Police Patrol Plant.
At Chicago, 700 policemen pa
trolled the reOpening of the Nc
Cormick works of the Interna-
national Harvester Co, but A. F. l..
Workmen staged a blOOdless march
to work amid C. l. O. boOS. The
plant has been closed three weeks
by a C. o strike for union recog-
milton. Wage increases and other
benefits are sought. An A. F. L. or
ganizer said 3,100 persons returned
to work.
The plant holds no defense con-
tracts. but makes parts for COM
panies which do.
A. F. L. machiniStS employed by
San Francisco firms holding large
defense contracts yesterday voted
a negotiating committee authority
TO call a strike April l unless en-
ployers met demands for a wage
increase and other adjustments.
A walkout would affect $500
workers, including those of such
shipbuilding plants as Moore Dry
dock Co.. Western Pipe and Steel
and Bethlehem Steel's Union Iron
Works The strike would be against
the Pacific Coast Drydock ASsocia-
ton and the California Metal Trades
Association, which represents 14O
firms.
Michael Harris, S. w. o. c.
regional director, announced he
and representatives of the j.
G. Brill Co. Of Philadelphia
would attempt today to settle
a two-week strike. The plant has
a S4OO 900 order for Army gun
mounts. The 1900 strikers want a
new contract with wage increases
and union shop.
One of the first defense strikes in
the Boston area began with a walk
out of several hundred workers at
the WalWorth Manufacturing Co.
An arbitration conference was called
at once in an effort to settle the
dispute. Recognition of the C. I. o.
and increased wages were among the
issues.
The firm has been turning out
metal, pipe and valves for the Navy.
Evening star., 1941-03-24
Seven Italian Attacks
Declared Beaten Off

CAIRO, Egypt, March "a (P.-
British troops have beaten off seven
heavy Italian counterattaCks outside
Cheren, key to italian Erltrea, and
again are making headway,' a Brit
lsh general headquarters COmmuni-
que said today.
Britain S offensive position in Ital-
ian East Africa had been improved
by capture of Neghelli, provincial
capital in Southern Ethiopia, which
put third column in position to
strike toward Adds Ababa, Ethio-
plan capital.
Free French troops fighting on
the British SIDE had been reported
battling for hill positions 4 miles
from Cheren, in Eritrea.
Sweeps Nearly 140 Miles.
The British said fast mechanical
columns swept nearly 14O miles
northeast from Mega and northwest
from Dolo to take Neghelll, whose
capture by Italians in January, 1886,
in the Italo-Ethiopian War was
hailed in Rome as an important VIC
tory.
Observers said the 275 miles north
to Adds Ababa was easy going
country little opposition ex-
peCted as far as Hadama, nearest
point on the important Adds Ababa-
Jlbuti Railway and only so miles
from the capital.
The British Ethiopian push from
the northwest was reported menac-
ing Debra Markos. in Gojlam Prov
ince, approximately 125 miles from
the capital, but in difficult, noun
famous country.
To the east the British are trying
TO drive from Jijiga, captured last
week. toward Harar, so miles away.
and the Adds Ababa-Jibuti rail
line just beyond. Harar is 225 miles
from the capital by air, but nearer
300 by the railroad.
Widespread Air Attacks.
British and South African air
force operations, which ranged from
attacks on an Italian airdrome and
troop enCampment in Albania to
Italian supply lines in Ethiopia,
were announced by the British Mid
ole East command.
Two Italian fighting planes we're
reported shot down over Albania
and at least 13 German planes were
claimed by fighters and anti-aircraft
batteries yesterday in defense of
Malta against large attack forma-
tiOnS.
Little damage" was suffered in
the Malta raid, the communique
said.
In Albania an Italian encamp-
ment near Tepeleni was attacked
and four planes we're destroyed
aground at Berati Airdrome in two
attacks, not counting many others"
damaged, said the official state
ment
In Italy, where FaSciSts celebrated
yesterday the 22nd anniversary of
the founding of the Fascist party, a
party order Of the day pledged Pre-
mler Mussolini that under your
orders We shall as always win"
The Italian cOmmunlque yeSter-
day declared British forces attempt
ing to storm Cheren were "repulsed
everywhere in bloody fighting"
Vlrginio Gayda, authoritative
Fascist editor. said Britain's Army
of the Nile had been depleted heav-
lily for the Cheren assault and to
baCkstop the Greeks.
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had gone to g. corporations and
their affiliates.
Now if that is correct" Senator
O'Mahoney declared, that is a
striking illustration of concentra-
ton that cannot be in the public
interest"
I don't think it is correct, sir
Mr.. StimsOn answered. He then
discussed the subject off the record.
"Only Half of Truth Told"
Later, Secretary Of Navy Knox
told the committee that the sum-
mary made by Mr.. Davis was 80
general that it leaves only half of
the truth told' because it did not
take into account the fact that
major contracts had been divided
among subcontraCtors in all parts of
the country.
Mr.. Knudsen gave the Senate
committee an Off-the-reCord esti-
mate of the number OF new factories
to be built under this bill, which
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600 for facilities and equipment.
Senator Holman of oregon asked
Mr. Knudsen about the adviSablllty
Of building training planes Of wood
to conserve aluminium and other
metals for bOmbers. At Mr.. knud-
sens request the answer was given
off the record.
Industry Held Cooperating.
Mr.. Knudsen told the committee
he is quite sure industry is CO.
operating in getting maximum use
OF industrial facilities. Senator
Brooks OF Illinois had been inquir-
ing what use will be made of plants
that cannot get normal materials
for non-defense production, such as
aluminium pots and pans.
Mr.. Knudsen said, We try not to
shut thing down until We have
something else to put in there, and
if We have a situation as in the case
of aluminium pots and pans. We
might have to get them switched
over 10 some other metal"
When Senator Brooks asked if
the Government has authority to
accomplish that, Mr.. Kundsen said
he has authority, but does not use it
much.
We can generally get people to
do what We ask them to do" he
remarked.
You find industry then is Coop
Grating with you in this thing?" in
qulred Senator ByrneS.
Il am quite sure, sir"
Won't Take Over British Plants.
Senator ByTnes also brought out
by questioning Budget Director
Harold D. Smith that no part Of the
$1,000, 900 600 fund will be used to
take over British plants in this
country, or any American corpora
ton whose stock is owned by British
subjects.
Mr.. Smith also told Senator Rus
sell OF Georgia that none of this
appropriation is to be used TO pay
for British orders heretofore placed
in this country, amounting to 81
00000,000. 1t was brought out in
Foreign Relations Committee hear
ings on the lease-lend program that
the British will be able to finish
paying for past orders, but would
find itself without dollar assets to
place any further orders in the
United States. This was one of the
basic reasons for the lease-lend bill.
Russia expects to increase the
carrying capacity of its oil pipe
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Evening star., 1941-03-24

the most complete form practicable
while still on the Great Lakes.
This might involve equipment with
would be so dismantled as to be
incapable of immediate use so long
as the vessels remained in the Great
Lakes
1T is therefore suggested that
further Interpretation of the Rush.
Bogot agreement might be made in
conformity with the basic intent of
the agreement, that important
vessels should not be built for service
on the Great Lakes. This would in
volve recognition that armament
might be installed on naval vessels
constructed on the Great Lakes"
Provisions Agreed On.
Other proposals agreed upon
through the exchange of notes by
Mr.. Shelton and Mr.. Moffat, and
Daniel C. Roper, Mr.. Moffat's pred
ecessor as Minister to Canada, per-
nit the two governments to:
l. Maintain training vessels on
the Great Lakes armed with 4-inch
guns on provision that these guns
be dismantled except during the
summer period of training Naval
Reserves.
2. Garry on target practice from
these training ships from within
their respective territorial waters.
8. Have their naval vessels move
freely within the Great Lakes.
Was interpretation"
Agreement on all these proposals
was reached through "interpreta-
ton rather than modification of
prohlbltlve provisions in the 1877
Rush-Bagot agreement because of
recognition of the symbolic i'm
portance" of maintaining the old
agreement and acceptance of view
that the changes were entirely in
harmony" with the spirit of the
original agreement.
The Swiss Federal Railways plan
to spend nearly s6,OoOOoO on new
1
Evening star., 1941-03-24
Mrs. Browne Seeks Divorce

ROCKVILLE, Md. March "a
Special Mrs. Ruth Purdum
Browne of Baltimore has filed suit
in Circuit Court for an absolute
divorce from Richard Blaine Browne
OF KenSington, charging desertion.
She asks the court to award her
custody of the couples son, Robert
Blaine Browne.
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Great Lakes

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Trustees Meet Tomorrow

The Board of Trustees of the Bet
ter Business Bureau will meet at
1890 pm. tomorrow at the Raleigh
Hotel.
Evening star., 1941-03-24
INDIGESTION
NAV affect the Heart

Gas trapped in the stomach or guet NAV Ar, Iiks
hsr trigger on the heart At the first sign of distress
smart men and women depend on Rell-ans Tablets 10
set gas free. No laxative but made of the fastest
actlns medlclnes known for acid INDIGESTION II the
FIRST DOSE doesn't prove Bell-ans better return
bottle TO US and receive DOUBLE Money Back 25c
Evening star., 1941-04-01
Sergt. BrinkIey E. CaIIicoft
Retired After 80 Years

Master Sergt. Brinkley E. CALI
colt, one of four enlisted men de-
tailed to accompany President Will
son to the Capitol on the night of
April 2, 1917, when he requested
Congress to declare war, was retired
Yesterday after more than 80 years
In the Engineer Corps of the Army.
For the last II years Sergt. CALI
cott has been on duty in the office
of the chief of engineers, where he
has been in charge of the seacoast
defense and anti-aircraft search
light unit of the supply section of
that office.
Both he and his wife, Mrs. Ellen
c. Callicott, have been admitted to
practice law before the Virginia and
District courts and the Supreme
Court of the United States. He is
q graduate of the Washington Col
lege of Law.
A native of Tennessee, Sergt. CAL
licott entered the military service
In 1909. With the exception of 10
months. all of his service has been
with the engineers, including two
years in France during the World
War and duty in China, the Philip
pine Islands and on the Mexican
border.
Last night he and Mrs. Callicott
entertained friends at their home,
1881 Legation street NV, in OBJ
servance of his retirement.
Evening star., 1941-04-01
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

The Legislature of Arizona Sc
lected this cactus as its State floral
emblem. To many it is still known
as the sahuaro. The folks of this
great State are appreciative of all
the good qualities to be found in
this cactus. 1t is always desirable
to look for the good in things before
trying to discover the bad. In most
cases we have found the good out
numbers the bad. This situation
has many lessons for us when prob
lens present themselves.
The barrel cactus has through
the centuries learned to meet each
special need. A plant whose barrel
or trunk reaches a height of some
40 feet needs much water Living
in dry country and especially on
mountain slopes, moisture runs off
rapidly and the direct rays of the
sun dissipate it swiftly.
There are few heavy downpourS
that may be counted on in off sea-
SON. So the barrel cactus turns
itself into veritable sponge during
the rainy weather, soaking up every
drop possible. 1t is amazing how
much a giant of 40 feet can holdl
The cactus has had much to do
to help itself survive 1t has pro-
tected its water supply from evap-
Grating by building a tough, thick,
hard coat. Sometimes this coat has
a beautiful silvery sheen. Further
to fend off heat and avoid loss
by evaporation, the barrel cactus
long ago disposed of her leaves and
rows upon rows of Spines in perfect
order are in their places. Leaves
send out water and gather in sun
shine and poison, freeing the air
from the latter and making it pleas
ant by dispensing moisture. Spines
protect the water supply, both as
fixed bayonets and non-conductors.
In May and June the barrel cactus
is worth travelling far to see. The
very lovely, waxlike flowers are per-
feet, opening at dawn, closing at
twilight.
Evening star., 1941-04-01
Failure 10 Take Draft Test
Brinus Indictment Here

Failure to keep an appointment
for physical examination under Sc
lective service was charged today to
Herman Perry, %, colored, of 1884
Florida avenue NV.
This case, described as the first
of it's kind to come before District
Court, was brought in an indictment
returned yesterday by the retiring
January term grand jury. Perry
was accused Of violating section
of the Selective Service and Train
ing Act.
Two other grand juries were dis
charged from their duties yesterday
along with the regular grand jury,
Evening star., 1941-04-01

dams have a special day set aside
to gather the seeds and they make
a drink from them that is said
to be most potent. They also make
jam and preserves of the fruit which
are really delicious.
There is woodpecker that chooses
the barrel cactus for her nursery
and smaller birds have been seen
taking up their residence on the
column after the woodpeckers have
departed. But the most cunning
resident is our tiniest owl, who minds
his own business and is a year.
round resident. The cactus wren, q
singer of note, manages to build a
large, fask-shaped nest of twigs and
Evening star., 1941-04-01

one, the special grand jury that in
quired into foreign propaganda, and
the other charged with investigation
of alleged violations of the Anti
Trust Act in insulin dealings.
Justice James w. Morris dismissed
the three juries separately with the
thanks of the court for performing
'the very highest civic duty"
With Justice Morris assigned to
the motions calender, Justice T. Alan
Goldsborough, taking over Criminal
Court No. l, had the task today of
selecting a new grand jury to serve
for three months.
Evening star., 1941-04-01
VuItin Book to Be Reviewed

The Rev. DR.. John Tracy Ellis OF
the department. of history. Catholic
University, will review Jan Valtin's
"Out of the Night" at the third an
nual review of the winter-spring
series of the Critics Forum-Catho-
lie Thought on Best Sellers-Thurs-
day at $3.50 pm. in the sapphire
room of the Mayfiower Hotel. Judge
Ellen K. Raedy Of the District NUM-
cipal Court will act as chairman of
the forum.
Evening star., 1941-04-01
Natures Children
Barrel Cactus
(Carnesiea gigantea)

Like some Of its cousins, this
cactus produces many seeds. Yes,
we are assured, millions of them!
Thousands grow to be tiny children,
but very few are able to make the
perilous grade from babyhood to
adult stature. During their youth
they are round plants, well protected
by spines, yet they cannot store
enough water to carry them through.
The fruit has brilliant red flesh
and black seeds. The Papago In
Evening star., 1941-04-01
A. z. F. Wood to Resign
Junior Commerce Post

A. z. F. Wood, president of the
Junior Board of Commerce, will re-
sign next Monday as head of that
organization. Mr.. Wood plans to
leave Washington for Greensboro,
N. c., where he will become aSSo-
.ciated with the law firm of Smith,
Wharton & Jordan, taking charge
of their tax work.
Fred B. Linton, jr., public affairs
secretary of the United States Junior
Chamber of Commerce, Mr.. Wood
said, has resigned, effective today.
TO accept a position with the United
States Chamber of Commerce here.
Evening star., 1941-04-01

grasses among the many spines.
This cozy affair is lined with
feathers. The entrance to this home
is through a long hall or neck which
the wren builds and is another nest
you will be delighted to own and
study.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-10

boxing and swimming is offered the man who
enlists. On board ship, the latest moving pic
lures are shown free. Organized recreation, such
as dramatics, singing and musical entertain
ment, goes to make the life of Navy imam
the best fun in the world.
The food served in the Navy would do justice
to your own mothers cooking. It's well pre-
pared-and there's plenty of it.
Any man who wears the trim uniform of
Uncle Sans Navy is bound to be looked up to
for you've got to be good to get in the Navy!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-10

and complete outfit of clothing free! If, at the
end of your term of service, you wish to get
job in civil life, your Navy training will be tire
mendous asset to you. Employers the country
over are eager to employ Navy-trained men.
Good fun, good food, good friends
The Navy is noted for its popular sports pro-
gram. Every kind of sport from baseball to
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-10

If There Ever Was A Time In The History Of
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-10
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Right now the worlds fastest planes are rolling
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Opportunities for advancement
If you apply yourself, advancement and m
Geases in pay viii follow regularly. Before the
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-10
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released to inactive duty as soon after the
emergency as their services can be spared,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-10
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-26
TAXES:
To Be Spread

The house ways and means COM
mittee, by its adoption of a policy
that the defense tax burden will be
spread to all sources, and not con-
centrated on income surtaxes, was
welcome news to many who Won
dered how heavily the blow would
strike next year.
Instead Of starting at IL per cent
and going higher along with in
comes, indications were that the
present tax of 4 per cent and 10 per
cent defense tax on that would be
continued, and that the surtax would
be 6 per cent on the first $4,000 of
taxable income and 60 up from
there.
This would cut the expected tax
burden on the little man" about
40 per cent from what he had feared,
and still would yield about half a
billion dollars in additional revenue.
Chairman Doughton explained that
the committee will attempt to pro-
rate the defense burden between the
income tax, corporation taxes, ex-
cess profits, gift and estate taxes,
and the excise taxes.
The total figure aimed at is So, $780,
100000, but Chairman Doughton
said:
eff we can get more without hurt
ing anyone and without numbering
anyone, we will"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-06-26
BILLION:
For BOn,bers

Belief amounting almost to a GER
tainty by U. S. war tacticians that
a huge air armada, assuring Britain
or this country mastery of the air
was the surest method of winning
the war for the democracies was
evidenced when the RFC announced
a plan to provide billion dollars to
produce 500 big bombers a month.
The RFC was given additional
powers in new law signed by the
President also permitting it to have
augmented borrowing capacity with
no strings attached, provided it was
for defense purposes.
This organization had already
spent 81, 500, 900, 900 for defense, half
a billion for factories, more than
that for tin and copper and other
defense materials, 5000, 600, 900 for
rubber. and 5000, 1000, 900 for miscel-
laneous purchases of material.