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Evening star., 1941-04-30
Workers Accused by Dies
Kept on Interior Pay Roll
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
The Interior Department, taking
the stand that its employees should
not be discharged merely on sus-
picion," was disclosed today to have
retained on its pay roll workers
whom the House Committee on Un-
American Activities accused of be-
longing to subversive groups.
The information was given to a
House appropriations subcommittee
by E. K. Burlew, Assistant Secre-
tary, in reply to questions by Repre-
sentative Jones, Republican, of
Ohio.
Mr.. Burlew said that in one in
stance where an investigation was
made in view of allegations of the
Committee on Un-American Activ-
tiles, the departments legal staff
found thai the charges were not
supported by facts"
I'VE have investigated a number
of employees during the past year,
who have been charged with un-
American activities or as being Nazi
sympathizers or Communists" Mr..
BurleW said, "but we have been un-
able to substantiate the charges in
any single instance"
Evening star., 1941-04-30
No Foreign War Group
Dissolves; Job Held Done
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 80 0-With the
statement Its purposes have been
served" the No Foreign War Com
mlttee has been disbanded.
Dissolution of this youngest and at
times stormieSt of three Nation
wide propaganda groups formed last
year to provoke discussion of war
and defense issues was announced
yesterday by its chairman, Verne
Marshall, former editor of the Cedar
Rapids QoWa) Gazette.
In his valedictory, Mr.. Marshall
advised persons interested in keep
ing the United States from involve
ment in foreign wars to associate
themselves with organizations such
as the America First Committee"
The third group, which Mr.. Mar
shall's committee bitterly opposed,
is the Committee to Defend America
by Aiding the Allies.
Evening star., 1941-04-30

John H. Dante, Justice Department,
and Lee F. Dante. assistant corpora
ton counsel, and a niece, Sister
Mary Alice of Philadelphia.
She was buried in Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-04-30
Use OF Antarcfica
For Defense Bases
Possible, Byrd Says
Destruction Of Punumu
Canal Might Force Such
A Step, He Testifies
Bs tte Associated Press.

By tire Associated Press.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
retired, believes that in event OF
destruction of the Panama Cana,
the United States might be forced
to establish at least part-time naval
and air bases in the Antarctic.
AS commanding officer of the
United States Antarctic Service
which has just terminated an ex-
pedition to South Polar areas, Ad-
miral Byrd told House Appropria-
tions Subcommittee that under such
circumstances AntarctiCa had posi-
tive strategic value to this country
apparently to help maintain COM
municatiOns between the Atlantic
and Pacific.
Might Be Useful.
Questioned by Representative
Johnson, Democrat. of Oklahoma
whether Little America, where the
expedition had one of its bases,
was of value to this country from
the defense standpoint, Admiral
Byrd replied:
at is not impossible that it might
be some day, because in flying to
Australia you could 60 by way of
Little America. I think the dis
tance from Antarctica to Tasmania
Is about 1850 miles and I think you
could fly that way at certain times
Of the year"
The admiral said the expeditions
EAST base" was located in the
southern part of Palmerland, the
northernmoSt point of which is
. about 500 nautical miles from South
America.
In the event of the destruction
Of the Panama Canal" he said, I'VE
might be forced to use the northern
most portion of Palmerland to base
ships and cache vital supplies.
Sometimes you could go in there all
the year, and there are about five
or six months Of the year that you
could certainly get in there"
Hits Back at Critics.
Admiral Byrd lashed back at
critics, who, he said, had accused
him of taking money from Con-
gresS and using it for my own ends"
Representative johnson made sew
eral speeches criticizing Admiral
Byrd.
THE criticisms made were unfair
and unWarranted. Admiral Byrd
told the committee. 1T was
an injustice to blame me for an
expedition which was desired by the
Government and authorized by Con-
greSS, 1t was for the benefit of
the Government that we went down
there. I served a great many
months without compensation and
at financial sacrifice and at, by
far. the most difficult job I ever
had or ever hope to have. I think
the Government was warranted in
sending the expedition down there
and l think that in the years to
come this country will be glad that
such foresight was shown"
Evening star., 1941-04-30

Miss Dante was lifelong resi-
dent of this city. She lived with
her sister, Miss Lulu M. Dante, and
a niece, Mrs. Arthur J. Poole. She
is also survived by three nephews,
Ross Woodward, patent attorney;
Evening star., 1941-04-30

one of the enemy was damaged by
one of our bombers," the ministry
said.
Nazi Shipping Hit.
Royal Air Force bombers operat-
ing in daylight sank or damaged
$4,000 tons of axis shipping off the
German, Netherlands, French and
Norwegian coasts during the week
April 1923, the Air Ministry news
service said.
Most of the shipping, it said, was
guarded by deStroyers or other small
warships.
1T is evident that with milder
weather the Germans are easing
the strain on their railways by
coastal traffic" the Air Ministry
said.
R. A. F. offensive patrols have
made the Germans pay for using sea
transport and have deprived them
of some valuable supplies, its state
ment asserted.
Evening star., 1941-04-30
Miss Kote Dante, SO,
Dies at Home Here

Miss Kate v. Dante. 88, died Mon
day at her home, 1915 Sixteenth
street NV, after a long illness
Requiem mass was held for her
today at Sacred Heart Church at
10 am, after services at the home.
Evening star., 1941-04-30
Feed d-the-AnimuIs PIeu

The Dublin Zoo has appealed to
gardeners OF Fire to raise broccoli,
cabbages and small apples for the
zoo animals because war has re-
duced the supply.
Evening star., 1941-04-30

manding officer Of Singapore naval
base was quoted by the British
Broadcasting Co. today as saying
there was a definite danger of in
vasion" in that area, according to q
Evening star., 1941-04-30

broadcast picked up here by the
National 4-..
The officer declared that defense
efforts at Singapore, British Crown
colony, were going rapidly forward.
Evening star., 1941-04-30

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Offensive
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one of the enemy was damaged by
one of our bombers," the ministry
Evening star., 1941-12-09

wind out. Maybe that's all, maybe
not-he is yanked until the doctor
finds out.
Knee and ankle injuries are most
frequent in football, particularly
trick knees" The first year the
system was used, Is boys had to
have semilunar cartilage removals
Last year there were none.
This, the sponsors say, is because
a boy who suffers knee injury
serious enough to keep him out of
a game is automatically out for the
season, simply because such things
can be aggravated by continued ac-
ton.
The physician assigned to the
game Is the authority on whether q
boy can play. If the coach pro-
tests, the matter goes to the medical
committee. If a coach should insist
upon fielding boy regardless of his
condition, charges would be filed
but the coacnes, school board and
medical committee so far have CO.
operated perfectly.
Players are examined again at the
end of the game to catch up young
sters who have managed to conceal
injuries on the field.
Practice fields, baked by the sum-
mer sun, must be softened up
/ firemen handle this - before any
body contact training begins. Weight
charts are kept on players and too
rapid losses or gains mean no play.
The sponsors admit the system
costs more than straight insurance
plans in vogue in most states, but
even that is coming more into line
Bradley says he lost money on the
venture the first year, broke about
even the second and made a few
dollars this year. as injuries de-
creased. Next year the surplus will
permit reducing the cost per student
from So to $3.50 or s..
Evening star., 1941-12-09
Draft Likely 10 GET II
Of Redskins Before
Next Campaign
FiIchoek, Aeuirre Among
Lot Thot Soon Moy Be
Called Into Service
By BILL DISMER, Jr.

Because their single or recently
married status makes them subject
to call in the present emergency, II
of the Redskins who met for the
last time as 194l group yesterday
undoubtedly will be missing from
pro footballs ranks next year-if
there is a National League campaign.
And now that next weeks grid
draft has been turned into hollow
mockery by the outbreak of hostil-
tiles which will snatch so many
college seniors into service, the
leagues moguls, from Commissioner
Elmer Layden down, hesitate to
make any plans for the AZ season.
Pro football it appears, will be
the hardest-hit of all the major
sports, dependent as it is upon a
fresh supply of recruits from college
each year. Uncle Sam, though, is
going to be more dependent upon
those of college age from now on.
Nine Redskins Unmarried.
Exactly nine of the Redskins who
said goodby at yesterdays farewell
luncheon are wifeless. They are Joe
Aguirre, Jim Barber, Joe Beinor
Frank Clair. Ken Dow, Frank Fill
chock, Lee Gentry, Cecil Hare and
Bob Titchenal. Al Kruger was
married only two days before re-
porting to training camp last
August and Wee Willie Wilkins
wedding took place just last summer.
OF that group only Barber is over
the current 28-year-age draft limit
an age restriction which may be
lifted in the present emergency. Jim
is 90.
At yesterdays luncheon the play
ers were told by their bosses that
they had done a good job despite
their mediocre record and that they
had earned the respect of Washing
ton fans. General Manager Jack
Espey declared that there were no
regrets on the part of the manage
ment.
Flaherty to See Playoff.
With the exception of the Bob
Mastersons, Bob McChesneys, Bill
Youngs and Vic CAROLS, who live
here, most Of the players had left
or were preparing to leave town.
Assistant Coach Turk Edwards and
his wife have spent the past two
of-seasons in Washington, but are
considering returning to the West
Coast where their families live.
Coach Ray Flaherty will remain
in town until Friday, when he will
leave for Chicago to take in the
Bear-Packer game Sunday. He will
spend next week scouting around
the Midwest and then join other
Redskin officials at the league meet
ing the week end Of December 20.
Evening star., 1941-12-09
Fights Lost Night

BY the Associated Press
SCRANTON. Ps-Eddie Dolsn. las.
Waterbury. Conn. outpointed Rego Dell.
las, Dunmore, Pa. 10l.
PH1LADELP LPHIA-Bob Montgomery,
l37s4. Philadelphia, won by a technical
knockout over Jimmy Garrison, l41l4.
Kansa City ~.
NEW YORK.-Csrlos Malacara, I40,
Mexico. outpointed Julie Kogen, l34a4.
New Haven. Conn. ts); Freddy Archer.
1874. Newark. N. j., outpointed Sidney
Beau Jack Walker. 1861. Springfield,
Mass. 80.
NEWARK-AIlie stolz, 1876, New
ark. outpointed Csrmello Fenoy, 1876,
Barcelona, Spain QOl.
CHICAGO-Harvey Dubs, 145, Wind
ssor; Ontario, knocked out Tito Taylor.
HOLYOKE. Mass-Harry Hurst. 13s,
Montreal, outpointed Charles Varre.
135, Brooklyn 1Ol.
BALTIMORE kid Cocoa,
145. Hartford, Conn, outpointed
Slugeer White. 1879, Baltimore I5).
TAMPA, Fla.-Soldier Tommy Gomez,
ls5, Camp Blanding, won by technical
knockout over Bob Skies. 1876, Ar
kansas CO
Evening star., 1941-12-09
Baseball
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Campbell. old Bo-Bo stood today as
the man most likely to be added to
the Washington club.
Both Griffith and his manager
felt the best chance of making
deal was with Detroit, although
trades have been talked with every
other club except New York, Phila-
delphia and st. Louis The Nat
bosses have inquired as to the White
Sox's attitude toward Pitcher John
Rigney, who Is doubly coveted by
other teams because % his pune
tured eardrums have won him a
deferred draft rating and t2) his
recent marriage to Dorothy Comiskey,
daughter Of the late owner of the
Chicago club. eventually might make
it embarrassing for Rigney to pitch
here.
Harris admits. however, that WASH
ington has little to offer for Rigney
in a trade. The market value Of
such as Hudson, for instance, has
dropped due to reports that Sid is
being eyed by Uncle Sam and. by the
same token, Dutch Leonard's bond
with the Washington club is stronger
because Dutch is fat, 80, married
and a father.
No admirer Of Cuban ball players
and he faces the prospect Of
opening the season with Bobby
Estalella and Roberto Ortiz among
his tfielders-Harris' first at
tempts here will embrace the landing
Of another fly-chaser, preferably
Campbell. II. by any chance, a
second baseman should be offered
at a reasonable price. Harris will
grab for him. Brother Newsom, the
fatted calf. will be welcome again, as
indeed will a dozen or more gents
who seem to be over the draft age
limit. That seems to sum up things
| for the moment.
Evening star., 1941-12-09
OUTDOORS
Moon-Bothed North Caroline Outer Bank
Is Rare Treat to Wild Fowl Hunter
With BILL ACKERMAN

fowler it was the sweetest music in
the world. Little wonder that this
diapason Of the wild waterfowl, a
waning moon bringing into sharp
relief the towering, white sand
dunes and the edge of the sedge
softly blending into the sparkling
waters urged one to get closer to
the life.
Sleep seemed impossible, so with
Dexter Snow, the head guide at
Whale Head, willing we were only
too ready for a 'looksee" down the
bank to watch the feeding birds and
learn first hand the points and pot
holes they were using.
Treated to Rare Sight.
The first two miles were accom-
plished byaid of the station wagon,
for this is no walking for a softie.
First over dim pair of tracks which
proved others occasionally went that
way then over the sloping bases of
the dunes and here and there down
the bank to run hub-deep in the
waters of the sound where the hard
bottom made easy going and at the
same time raised the birds like
swarms of mosquitoes.
1t was hard to believe we ever
could find the car again If we left
1t as Dex suggested so that we might
approach the birds closer without
disturbing them, but we did, and the
memory of the myriads of feeding
birds always will be with us.
Even after we were back and
under the covers, the questioning
calls of new arrivals, with the an
swering cries of those birds already
down, made sleep elusive. Then it
was S o'clock, and all over the house
exciting sounds for actual hunting
was at hand.
There isn't any sign of the moon
now. 1t might be behind the morn
ing bank of clouds, which will break
early for another bluebird day, or,
the promise of weather might be
fulfilled.
Evening star., 1941-12-09
BY PAUL F. EWING,

Three years ago TOO Portland boys
turned out for football and 3l2 were
injured. That was the SYSTEMS first
year. The next year 754 boys COM
peted and 1876 were injured Last
season 932 turned out and 1873 were
injured.
Most schools merely provide in
/ surance to take care of the kids after
they get their bumps on the playing
field. Portland physicians weren't
satisfied.
The Medical Society suggested
that boys be given before and after
game examinations, but wanted it
arranged so the doctors would be
paid for it. They also wanted
doctors in attendance at all athletic
contests.
The School Board approved and
called in M S. Bradley, its insurance
broker, to see what could be done.
The result: All athletes in Port
land public schools-3,500 strong
are required to carry insurance,
placed by Bradley with commercial
insurance companies. For football
each player lays So on the line for
the season. All minor sports cost ST.
The insurance covers medical ex-
penses, disqualification, dentistry
and miscellany, to a total of $500
| for any one injury.
In three years $1,000 boys have
been handled without a single total
disability.
The Medical Society's backing is
so strong that it has set up a Re-
volving Committee of three doctors
to work with Bradley in handling
the system. Its judgment is final.
This is the way it works:
The controlling committee, repre-
sented by doctor assigned to each
game, sees that each player is ex-
amined before going on the field
If he is injured, out of condition
or otherwise in poor shape, he i,
benched.
Suppose he is in good shape ant
goes on the field? A play is rur
over him, apparently knocking hi,
Evening star., 1941-12-09
Sailor BeI|oise Aims
To Sink Fur Early
Tomorrow Night
D. c. Fighter May Rejoin
Army After Contest;
Four PreIims Listed

The Navy will try to land broad
side-and quick-tomorrow night
when Sailor Steve Belloise opens
up with a 16-ounce salute against
Phil Furr in a 10-round duel at
Uline Arena. Starting time for the
show is $50.
FUR, a former Army man, laughs
the sailor to scorn and adds that
If any knocking out is to be done
he'll do it-and just as quick. AS
matter Of fact, Phil was first with
kayo claims and probably will raise
loud and bleaty beef to the priori-
ties people.
Fighting for Recognition.
But Belloise, going a step farther,
has asked the District Boxing Com
mission to ask the National Boxing
Association TO name him Tony Zale S
No. / challenger for the middle
weight crown if he hurdles Furr.
Stevie thinks he Is entitled to the
rating, even though this other fight
business-the real McCoy-may pre-
vent him from filling any social
engagements in the near future
Furr, who dropped a hint that
he'll probably re-enlist in the Army
as soon as a recruiting officer can
recognize him after the scrap, wants
no N. B. A. recognition at the mo-
ment, but more lucrative bouts this
winter. That doesn't jibe with an
enlistment. but Furr hopes to be
able to accept fights, much the same
as Belloise, Abrams and others, II
he does go.
Appear Well Matched.
Fictitious odds, which spring from
fertile imaginations in most cases
had Belloise an 8-5 choice over the
hometown entry, but actually the
difference between the two is closer
If Furr can match the fight he
waged against Fritzie Zivic couple
of weeks ago he can win, but he
must start sooner and use the right
for more than a decoration.
Tomorrow nights supporting card
includes an eight-round semi-flnal
between Willie Roach and Oscar
Wright, six-rounders involving Ray
Lands, Vincent Truminello, Buddy
Thomas and Irving Proctor. and an
opening four-rounder between Jackie
Crawford and Lou Bass.
Evening star., 1941-12-09
Basket Ball Scores
BS the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
Catholic o., A.: Mount st. Mary's, a.
Long Island. 81; Lawrence Tech. 80.
Akron, 81: Muskineum. 81.
John Marshall, 73; Blue Ridge. 40.
BROOKLYN, AZ: Newark, 81
Norris Harvey, AZ: Potomac State. "a.
Duke, 81: GEORGETOWN (KyD, 81.
Sam Houston State. so; Texas A. and
M, 80
Baylor, 40: Southwestern State Teach
ers. 80
Southwestern (Tex), 55; St. Edwards.
East Central toklaO. ss; East Texas
Northwestern 81: Western Michigan, SO.
Purdue. Al: Wabash, 90.
Indiana Central, 25; Illinois State
Michigan state. %: Central Michigan, %
Minnesota: 56;, South Dakota, IS.
Loyola. "a; Arkansas State, 10.
Iowa State As: Drake, 30.
De Sales, II; Indiana Tech, 81.
De Paul. 35: Chicago Teachers 20
Pittsburg tKans) Teachers, 80; WASH
Globe Trotters. 30 Iowa Wesleyan. 35.
Hope, so; Grand Rapids. -.
Hamline. 40; Mankato Teachers. 81.
washington tSt. LOUIS, 43; McKen-
stevens eTse; Point f9 Teachers Al: Carroll. 40.
Morningside, 35 Carleton. 30
Maryville Teachers. 81; Missouri VAL
Ottawa. tsyi 1oss2 80; Haskell, %.
Oklahoma A. and NJ, 35 Freshmen. II.
Southwestern fKans), Sc: Phillips, As
Evening star., 1941-12-09
Lewis, Ex-Mat Ruler,
Due for Busy Time
As Referee Here
To Handle Szobo, Henry
Bout Thursday Night;
GoIs Will GroppIe

Ed (Strangler) Lewis, the thick
necked warrior who made 'em all
say uncle" two decades ago, will
appear at Turner's Arena Thursday
night in the role of a referee. 1t
will be his initial effort at the risky
business.
Lewis gets no soft touch in his
debut for Promoter Joe Turner has
assigned him to the main go be-
tween Sander Szabo, collar-ad mat
hero, and Jim Henry, alias the
Green Hornet. Their presence in
the ring is a guarantee of a busy
evening for the Stranger and it
wouldn't be surprising If he had to
give the folks a sample of his pet
hold if either boy gets unduly rough.
Lewis is over the half-century
mark in years and more expansive
around the midriff than in the days
when he was Stewing all opposition
in its own juice, but he remains a
powerful individual. Apparently he
also is a potent box-offlce attraction
for he received resounding ovation
from the ring when introduced last
week and all of the Johnny-come-
latelvs in the mat audiences un-
doubtedly want to see the old
stranger in action, even as a ref
cree.
This will be Lewis first time ir
a Washington ring in many, many
years, but he was a regular visitor
in the old days.
AS if to assure the biggest nigh
wrestling fans have enjoyed in tn,
last IL months, Turner has addet
Celia Blevins, Indian gal, ant
Gladys Gillem, the Oklahoma COW.
girl, in a special match. They'll
meet for the right-that's correct
to duel Mildred Burke, champion
of the ladies' wrestling auxiliary.
The semi final, in case you
haven't heard, pairs Leo Numa with
the Plummer known as Lou.
Evening star., 1941-12-09

Army and Navy Country Club, is
the new president of the Mid
Atlantic Association of Greenkeep-
ers. Cosby was chosen president at
the annual netting at 47l5 Miller
avenue. Bethesda, Md. He succeeds
Gus Hook of Baltimore.
Other officers for 1912 are: Vice
president, Dick Scott, Rolling Road,
Catonsville, Md: secretary-treas-
urer, Reuben P. Hines, East Potomac
Park.
DR.. Ernest N. Cory, spark plug
behind the greenkeepers' short
course at the University of Mary
land, announced the 1912 short
course will be held at College Park
January rs and 81. DR.. Cory and
DR.. John Monteith, executive head
of the Washington Office of the
United States Golf Association
Greens Section, were che speakers
at the annual meeting.
Charles w. Hammett, leader Of
the party, took down most of the
marbles in the little junket of Con-
gresslonal members to Pinehurst.
Hammett shot scores of 80, rs and
80 for a total of PAT, and with a
handicap of SO strokes, won the
handicap contest with a net Of 2I4.
He also won other awards. Eden
Mcfarland was second with So
87-93-266-39-
Warner Gray, assistant to Witty
Cox at Congressional, played the
Pinehurst courses for the first time.
To him the outstanding feature was
the excellence of the Pinehurst cad
dies
Eight of us played So holes
through those woods and We didn't
lose a ball" said Warner. That's
below par in the caddie league.
Evening star., 1941-12-09
zaharias Headlines
First Mat Show al
.U|ine Monday

George zaharias. who did his
moaning for Joe Turner years ago,
before retiring to the greener pas
lures Of golfing. will headline Goldie
Ahearn's initial wrestling offering
at Uline Arena next Monday night.
George, who has built up a sizahle
reputation as golfer and who also
happens to be Babe Didrickson's
hubby, will meet an opponent yet to
be named.
Ahearn admits his show will be
one of the most colorful ever pre-
sented here, embracing a couple OF
lady wrasslers and a couple of new
acts as yet unseen in a local ring.