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Evening star., 1941-03-07
British in Dilemma
Over Sending Force
To Defend SaIonika
Militory Problem Great,
But Moral Obligation
Also Is Weighed
BY WILLIAM H. STONEMAN.
chtrarn Daily NauS EnrAirn Cnrrexnnn . nj

BY WILLIAM H. STONEMAN,
Chicago Daily News Foreisn Correspondent.
LONDON, March THE British
are now caught between two stools
on the subject of Salonika and the
possibility of sending man-sized
expedition to oppose any German
drive on that city.
On the one hand, it is realized,
on the basis of past experience in
that neighborhood, that only huge
force would be capable of holding
the city, and that even such a force
might come to grief. The German
forces in Bulgaria are not as long
as they have been reported and
many technical difficulties make
their operations difficult, but it is
felt that they will be able to de-
liver mighty blow, anyway.
1t is also evident that the British
themselves would be faced by ire
mendous difficulties in maintaining
communications across the Mediter-
ranean and in mastering great
quantities of arms and materials
necessary to the expedition. If mill
tary factors alone had to be con-
sidered, Greece would probably have
to be left to her fate.
On the other hand, the British
recognize their obligations to Greece
as the only country in that part of
the world which so far has shown
the courage and ability to stand up
and fight it out with the axis. They
also know that all the difficulties in
the way of an expedition to Salonika
would not prevent the outside world
from feeling that the Greeks had
been let down. The British would
not only suffer a blow to their
prestige, but they would be greatly
handicapped in their dealings with
all other present-day neutralS. The
effect on Turkey would be distinctly
bad, and in the case of Spain it
might be terrible.
American opinion would also be
adversely affected unless 1t could
be made clear that such an expedi-
ton was completely impossible from
mlnJary viewpoint.
1t is not known here whether the
expedition will take place or not.
Factors to be considered are so
fundamental, both pro and con, that
1t is very possible that the British
themselves have not reached final
decision.
Copyright, 1871, Chicago Daily News. Ine)
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Services Will Be Held
For Navy Test Pilot
Al Fort Myer Today
1t. Seymour A. Johnson
Will Be Buried in
Arlington Cemetery

1t. Seymour A. johnson. Navy test
pilot killed when his plane crashed
near Norbeck, Md, Wednesday, will
be buried at Arlington Cemetery to-
day after funeral services at Fort
Myer Chapel at 2 pm.
1t. johnson was flying one of the
Navy's newest fighting planes. The
ship plunged into a patch of woods
on farm near the Manor Grub
The crash, heard by many persons
in the area, demolished the plane.
A Navy board named to investi-
gate the accident is continuing its
inquiries at the Anacostia Naval Air
Station today. The board IS COM
posed of 1t. Comdr William V.
Saunders, Lit. Charles V. Griffin and
1t. William r. Counts.
Comdr. Saunders said the boai d
visited the scene of the crash yes
terday and interviewed some of the
eyeWitneSSeS. The board is not eX-
pected to complete its investigation
before early next week, he said
When the plane fell, it was being
put through altitude tests to deter
mine service ceiling, naval authori-
ties reported
A certificate of accidental death
was issued by Dr. c. E. Hawks,
Montgomery County Md medical
examiner.
1t. William J. Kuhn of the Navy
Chaplain Corps, will conduct funeral
services for 1t. johnson. Honorary
pallbearers will be 1t. Comdr. J. G..
Crommelin, 1t. Comdr. F. M. Trap
nell, 1t George Anderson, 1t. C. D.
Griffin. 1t. S. G.. Mitchell and 1t.
J. j. McRoberts.
1t. johnson, who was 81, is sur
viveo by his widow, Mrs. Alice Kel-
ley Johnson, and daughter, Su-
zanne, 9. of IT'S Army and Navy
drive, Arlington, Va.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Boys Club Aides 10 Hear
Representative Davis

Representative Davis, Democrat,
of Tennessee, was to deliver the key
note speech at today's report lunch
con at the National Press Club
auditorium for campaign workers in
the Police Boys Club campaign.
With five days remaining before the
campaign closes, contributions lack
ing S35,823 of the goal of 100000
have been reported.
Meanwhile. it was announced that
the Boys Club board of directors
will meet at o'clock tonight at the
Ambassador Hotel to discuss plans
to improve facilities at the clubs
Charles B. Dulcan, sr., general
campaign chairman said yesterday
he expected fiat" returns to be re-
ported at today's luncheon.
Britons will open bank in Mexico
CitU
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Malta
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the raid, directed at Halfar Air
port, was a great success and
resulted in destruction of
hangers, shelters, a number of
planes on the ground and three
others met in air fights.
Gan Italian communique said
three planes were destroyed on
the ground, artillery emplace-
ments were bombed and ma
chine gunned. Neither Italians
nor Germans mentioned losses TO
the raiders
Air Activity at Cheren.
The British said there had beer
considerable air activity by theil
forces at Cheren, in Eritrea, ano
that they had attacked a supply
depot at Asmara, the capital,
They declared Ethiopian patriots
had taken 300 prisoners from among
the Italian forces retreating from
Burye, whose capture the British
announced Wednesday. Burye i,
south of Lake Tana and only about
$50 miles northwest of Adds Ababa
The prisoners were in addition tc
1,700 regular and colonial troops
said to have deserted the Italians
Fer-Fer, which the British sale
was occupied, lies about 100 miles
northwest of Buloburti, on the roao
toward Harar, Ethiopia. 1t is more
than 300 miles from the border OF
Kenya colony, where the British
drive into Somaliland started, and
more than 100 miles inland from
Villaggio Duca Degli Abruzzi, which
was taken Sunday.
Germans Beaten Off in Libya.
In Libya, the communique ISSUED
last night said detachments of EN-
emy" presumably GermanD fighting
vehicles were driven off in a brush
west of El Agheila, while in Ethio.
pia revolving natives were said to
be haraSsing the withdrawing Ital-
ians and inflicting substantial cas-
ualties."
so far the number of prisoners
taken exceeds 10000" the com
munique added.
On the diplomatic front, Tewfik
Souedy Bey, Foreign Minister ot
Iraq, arrived in Cairo last night
presumably to see British Foreign
Secretary Anthony Eden and other
officials.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
YugosIov
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just where Yugoslavia was heading
Diplomatic quarters, however, said
one thing was certain-that the ma
ton wishes to preserve its neutral
ity but, at the same time realizes
that German pressure is much more
powerful than Britains efforts to
keep the country neutral.
The same circles said Germany
and Yugoslavia would make almost
identical declarations. with Ger
many assuring" Yugoslavia of her
peaceful aims" with regard to this
country.
Continued neutrality of Yugo-
slavia appeared to be of vital i'm
portance to Greek preparations
to take their defensive stand
along the Struma River valley.
If Yugoslavia acceded to German
demands and permitted Nazi
troops to pass, the Greeks would
be menaced from the rear
German Minister Viktor Won Heer-
ems trip to Germany February "a
following a telephone conversation
with Foreign Minister Joachim Won
Ribbentrop was said to be the first
German step to learn definitely to
what lengths Yugoslavia would go to
remain out of war.
Whatever decision YugoSlavia
makes, observers said it would have
an important bearing on the ulti-
mate fate of Greece and perhaps
determine Turkeys attitude in the
Balkan crisis.
Almost Completely Hemmed In.
Except for her common frontier
with Greece-a distance of about
100 mileS-YugoSlavia is completely
hemmed in by the axis and is in a
poor strategic position to oppose
Germany, even with the promise OF
British aid.
A formal statement issued last
night by Premier Cvetkovich and
Vice Premier Vladimir Machek,
after Prince Paul had conferred for
five hours with members of his
cabinet and army chifetains, in
dicated the government recognized
the seriousness of the situation but
threw little light on its attitude.
I'm connection with alarming re-
ports regarding the political situa-
ton which are being tendentiously
spread by various parties" the state
ment said, m. Cvetkovich and M.
Machek declared today that all
events are being attentively followed
and sized up by competent factors
and that all decisions regarding
these events-the independence and
unity of the state-are being con-
stantly kept in view"
Turkey Watching Closely.
Dispatches from Ankara indicated
Turkey, whose position long has
been a question mark despite treaty
ties with Britain, was watching de-
velopments in Belgrade closely
The official Turkish radio frankly
expressed concern last night respect
ing Yugoslavia's intentions, indicat-
ing they might have an important
bearing on German plans affecting
Turkeys interests.
The radio declared it was Ger
many's object to establish bases on
the Black Sea and Aegean which
could put certain amount of pres
sure" upon Turkey.
This glorious plan will be difficult
to apply" the commentator said,
especially if Yugoslavia starts to
fight"
Evening star., 1941-03-07

made to YugoSlavia by other nations,
one German source said:
This is in a class with guarantees
which my 90-year-old grandmother
could make to me against a seasoned
pugilist."
This apparently was reference
to reported British efforts to per-
suade Yugoslavia to resist German
pressure.
In answer to persistent reports
that Regent Prince Paul of Yugo-
slavia might come to Germany to
confer with Nazi leaders this source
declared:
Il don't believe a visit by Prince
Paul is anticipated here"
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Germans Non-CommittoI
On Balkan Relations

BERLIN, March R.-Germany's
next move was subject of specula-
ton today as queries concerning her
relations with Turkey and Yugo-
slavia brought non-commital an
Swers from authorized sources.
You may as we'll get used to the
idea of the utmost reserve prevail
ing in this diplomatic period for the
next few days-and that includes
the week end spokesman said
The statement was made in answer
to question concerning develop
ments at the Turkish capital of
Ankara, which a German mission
visited Monday with message from
Adolf Hitler.
In connection with reports from
abroad that guarantees had been
Evening star., 1941-03-07

narrow coastal sector between the
Struma and Turkey, as indefensible
Bulgaria long has coveted at leas'
part Of it.
The Struma River runs in gen.
orally north and south direction
from the Bulgarian border to the
Aegean, a distance of some so miles
entering the sea at the Gulf OF
Orfani (Rendina) east OF Salonlka
The stream passes through Lake
Takhinos before entering the Aegean
about 10 miles west Of the Turkish
border.
Should the Greeks elect to make
stand along this line, abandoning
Thrace. they would have a sectol
little more than 25 miles wide tc
defend along the Bulgarian frontier
valona Drive Expected.
Meanwhile it was believed the
Greeks planned an intensive effort
to capture the Albanian port OF
Valona from the Italians to ancho
the western end of their battle line
before the Nazis could launch ar
attack.
German preparations were evil
dent on all sides as Nazi troops
rolled toward the Greek frontier in
trains, trucks, buses and even pri'
vate cars.
Since the end of October, the Ger
mans have been concentrating
stocks of oil and food in Bulgaria
Munitions and supplies which they
had ordered here now are being
moved up toward the Greek border
Further evidence of the expected
German drive was seen in the ar.
rival in Sofia of throngs of uni
formed Nazi war correspondents as
well as an increased number oi
army officers.
The British. apparently making
every effort to strengthen theil
Balkan allies, were said to be send
ing all the equipment they coulo
spare to the Turks, who are in g
position to haraSs a German army
attempting to march into Greece
If they wish to do so.
Tanks Seen Overhauled.
Fifty German tanks were seen BY
observers being overhauled almost
within sight of the Turkish frontier
In response to British threats tc
bomb German communication lines
in Bulgaria the anti-aircraft de-
fenses of Sofia we're being steadily
strengthened and watchers with
field glasses we're posted on rooftops
Observers noted that Salonika, the
major port in Northern Greece
which might prove a point of entry
for a British expeditionary force
stands we'll behind the Struma River
defense line.
They also noted, however, that 9
successful defense of the Struma
hinges largely on continued neutral
ity of Yugoslavia. Should Yugo.
slavia accede to reported German
demands and permit the passage o.
Nazi troops, Greek forces along the
Struma would be open to attach
from the rear by a German-Italiar
thrust down the Vardar River Val
ley.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
A. U. to Debate National

American University's debate
squad will meet National University
tomorrow at American at 2:30 pm.
The subject will be whether nations
of the Western Hemisphere should
form permanent union. The wom-
ems debate team leaves today for a
two-day trip into Virginia. 1t will
meet Farmville State Teachers Col
lege and Westhampton College.
Evening star., 1941-03-07

Mexico plans to spend $4,000, 900
on national defense and about
So 800 900 on education this year.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
German Exile, Winner
OF Peace Prize, Dies
BY the Associa ted Press.

b9 IIIt F1ooUOIdUbU 7 Ibpe'
GENEVA, Switzerland, March T.
DR.. Ludwig Quidde, refugee pacaflst
and 1927 Nobel Peace Prize winner,
died yesterday. He had been a
member of the International Peace
Bureau at Geneva for 40 years.
DR.. Quidde was born March %,
1858, in Bremen, Germany.
Evening star., 1941-03-07

Miniature electric power stations
weighing 2,40O pounds will be in
stalled on collective farms in Russia
Evening star., 1941-03-07

Cedar Symbolized strength and
worth in early Biblical times.
Evening star., 1941-03-07
Greek

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Evening star., 1941-03-07

Britons will open bank in Mexico
CITY.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-08-28
Finlayson School To
Open September 2

The Finlayson Consolidated school
will open Tuesday, September 2, and
will be in session up to noon only
on the first day. All who expect to
attend should make special efforts
to be present the first day. This
will make it easier to provide for
needs of individual students and will
simplify the registration process.
All children who are six years of
age on or before January 1, may en-
ter the first grade and should be in
school from the first day so the teach
err can give them the necessary pre-
reading instruction. If normal pro-
gress is to be expected, parents should
aim to keep children in school every
day that school is in session. The
bus schedule for the opening day will
be similar to that used in the district
last year.
The teachers for the coming school
year are as follows: Irene Ander-
son, -Duquette, primary grades; Violet
Johnson, Cloverton, intermediate
grades; Nielo Lampi, Virginia, high
school principal, science, mathematics,
boys physical education, coach; Bar
bara Driscoll, Glyndon, English, soci-
al studies, girls physical education;
Marie Olson, Amery, Wis.,, English,
social studies, music; Elizabeth Rocz-
MAX, Virginia, commercial, history;
I. w. enson, superintendent,
mathematics.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-08-28
Most Orders For
Mari Are Filled

Orders for close to $4,000 cubic
yards of lime material have been re-
ceived under the Conservation Ma
terials Program in 1941, according to
word received from the county COM
mittee.
Most of the mari orders have been
filled but some of the lime sludge
orders have been held up due to
lack and condition of material, &C
cording to Chris. Frederiksen, mem
Der of the county committee who is in
charge of the program.
The farmers who have orders in
for lime sludge and who have not re-
ceived this material are being mott
fled by letter that they can change
their order to mari. In some cases
this will be at a slightly higher cost.
Orders for mari for the 1912 pro-
gram are being taken now and these
orders will be filled under the 1941
prices. These prices are good up
until January l, 1912, and after this,
prices may be somewhat higher so
farmers who will want lime next
year should place their orders i'm
mediately to take advantage of the
1941 prices.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-08-28
County Aluminium
Totals Half Ton

About half a ton of scrap alumni
mum was collected in Pine county
during the recent campaign and has
been trucked to st. Paul to help
swell Minnesota's contribution to ma
tional defense. The state total was
263,211 pounds.
Michael B. Hurley of Pine City,
was in charge of the campaign here.
The aluminium is now in the custody
of John McGinness, regional procure
ment officer for the United States
Treasury, who is responsible for its
sale to smelters. Before it is sold,
the collection will be sorted so that
the aluminium, zinc, copper, cast iron
and other scrap can be marketed at
the highest possible price. After the
metal has been smelted, it will flow
to defense activities under govern
ment priorities, and the proceeds of
the sale will be allocated to the ma
tons civilian defense program.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-08-28
Bruno Fair Gets
Fine Attendance
Favorable Weather Aids in
Making Day a Successful
One.

Reporting successful day in every
way the committee in charge of the
Bruno community fair, held Wednes-
day of last week, feels well rewarded
for the work and effort put into the
annual event.
Favored with clear skies, instead
of the rain and cold Of last year, the
fair was off to a fine start in the
morning, everything going off on
schedule during the day and eve
ming. The evenings program was
especially we'll attended with many
from neighboring communities being
present.
Premium Winners.
A fine display of farm, garden and
home products was brought to the
fair with plenty of keen, friendly
rivalry being in evidence. Follow
ing is the list of the premium Win
ners with first place given first, sec
ond second, etc.:
Canning, Vegetables.
Peas-Mrs. VIM. Marihart, Mrs. E. o.
son.
Carrots-Mrs S. Olson, Mrs. John Wal
etZko.
Beets-Mrs. A. Berglund. Mrs. John
WaletZko.
Corn-Mrs. VIM. Marihart, Mrs. John
Waletzko.
Beans-Mrs John Waletzko, Mrs. En-
stad.
Tomatoes-Mrs VIM. Marihart, Mrs. Ed.
Rupp.
Greens-Mrs VIM. Marihart Mrs. John
Waletzko.
Mixed Vegetables-Mrs. VIM. Marihart,
Mrs. VIM. Marihart.,
Meats-Mrs. Okronglis, Mrs. Okronglis
Canning, Fruits.
Strawberries-Mrs. Cahoon, Mrs. VIM.
Bonnin.
Raspberries-Mrs. E. Olson Mrs. J. Rupp
Apples-Mrs Cahoon, Mrs Leskinen.
Peaches-Mrs. VIM. Marihart, Mrs. Ca
hoon.
Pears-Mrs w. Ames, Mrs VIM. Mari
hart.
CONTINUED on Page A.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-08-28
Askov Rutabaga
Festival Set For
Main Day Friday
Big Forenoon Parade To-
morrow to Inaugurate
Annual Event.

With exhibits pouring in today and
more coming, booths being rapidly
erected, and last minute changes and
plans being attended to by the COM
mittee, the 1941 Askov Rutabaga
Festival is all set for the main fair
day tomorrow. From the big parade
in the morning to the last dance in
the evening the committee promises
fine day of education, fun and ex-
element.
The parade will start from Com
mercial avenue, cross the tracks,
heading north on Main street, go
around the creamery corner, then
south past the schoolhouse to the
south crossing, then east and north
past the church back to the start
ing point. Starting time has been set
for $50 o'clock but all floats, bands
and marching units are asked to be
on hand half hour earlier to get
properly lined up for the march
through the village.
Booths Open Tonight.
The exhibit booths will be kept
open until 9 o'clock tonight to per-
NIT exhibitors plenty of time to
bring in their displays. Late entries
or perishable articles may be taken
in tomorrow morning until 9, no
exhibits being accepted after that
time. Vegetables, grains, fruits and
forage crops will be displayed on
the main floor of the D. B. S. hall,
canned goods, needlecraft and bakery
goods, and also the curio display
will be found in the high school audi
forum; flowers will be displayed on
the stage. The livestock exhibits
will be across the road from the D.
B. S. hall. Livestock will be called
for Friday morning. Notify Eddie
Dietz or Arid Frederiksen if you
have any you wish hauled to the
fair.
Thrilling Sports Program.
A feature on the thrill-packed
sports program in the afternoon Fri
day will be the Askov-Braham kit
tenball game. The fast southern
team will have on the mound Ossie
Gustafson, their winding, unwind
ing and rewinding" pitching star but
the Askov boys will be out to make
it real battle.
Homemakers will find a free can
ming demonstration in the schoolhouse
at 2 o'clock under the direction of
Mrs. John Whyte, chairman of the
county home project work. Music
lovers will be entertained by four
bands during the day and dance
orchestra at night. Another draw
ing card on the evenings schedule
of events will be the distribution of
the big list of prizes from stand in
front of the D. B. S. hall.
All-in-all the entire day will be
crammed with action from start to
finish and a record-breaking crowd
is expected to take part in the events,
the exhibits and sports, and remain
for the closing dance. Plan today for
vacation tomorrow and enjoy the
day with your family and friends at
the 1941 Askov Rutabaga Festival.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-08-28
Special Guests On
Nordland Program

The Nordland choir will feature
Miss Mildred Schoen, violinist, and
Mrs. Uptegrove, soprano, in its
monthly song service to be held
Sunday evening, August 81, at o.
clock in the church near Denham.
The choir will sing the following
selections: "The Lord Is My Shop
herd', Metcalf, bass solo, o. Fran
sen; Rejoice In The Lord, Norman,
solo parts by Mildred johnson and
H. Lindor; II Was Glad", Geibel,
duet by Mrs. Geo. johnson and Mrs.
H. Selleg. Mrs. Harry Lindor is
choir director. A short sermon by Rev.
J. o. Johanson will be delivered.
All are welcome to attend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-08-28
Moose Lake Man
Buried With Full
Military Honors
Last Rites for John Glass;
ert Wednesday at Pierz,
Former Home.

Funeral services for a Moose Lake
Tuesday morning of this week at 10
o'clock from the Church of the Holy
Family with Father H. A. Schmitz Of
floating. Members of the Moose Lake
American Legion post took part in
the services. The body was then
taken to Pierz, former home of the
deceased, where final rites were held
yesterday morning. He was buried
with full military honors by the
Pierz Legion post, interment being
made in the Catholic cemetery there.
Born at Pierz.
John Gassert was born in Pierz on
March 8, 1889, growing to manhood
there. While still young man he
became engaged in the meat market
business and during the World war
served in the U. S. Army at Camp
Louis, Iowa. In 1921 he came to
Moose Lake and purchased a meat
market there which he operated until
the time of his death. He was mar
llCo W Ailld OSIulllQL dI lClL Oll
November Is, 1921.
Mr.. Gassert, who had been ailing
for some time, became more seriously
i'll Tuesday of last week. He was
taken to st. Mary's hospital in Du-
luth the following day, passing away
there at $3.50 o'clock Sunday after
noon. The cause of death was given
as coronary thrombosis.
Leaves Widow, Four Children.
Survivors are the widow and four
children, Howard John, 10; Donald
Henry, Is; Roger William, 10; and
Dorothy Ann, IL. There are also
four brothers and five sisters, Fred of
Little Falls, Henry of Hillman, Louis
of the East Indies, Edward of st. Paul,
Mrs. Margaret Faust, Mrs. Joseph
Brausen and Mrs. George Boser of
Little Falls, Mrs. John WIRING of
Lastrup, and Mrs. Nick Meyer of La
Pine, Ore.
Friends and neighbors extend SYM
pathy to the bereaved relatives.