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Evening star., 1942-02-06
Preferential Army Contract
Gives Non-Union Men Jobs
BY the Associated Press.


BLACKSTONE, Va, Feb. Git.
M. c. Fox, Army area engineer in
charge Of construction of the Black
stone cantonment, said today that
the contractor for the project had
a preferential shop with the union"
and at the same time asserted that
1t would not be necessary for men
to join the union to obtain work on
the huge project.
He emphasized particularly what
he said was unusual harmony ex-
isting between the A. F. of L., the
contractors, the United States En-
ployment Service and non-union
labor as to the filing of thousands
of construction Jobs created by the
project.
The Roanoke World News yester-
day recounted the stories of three
carpenters of that section, all nom
union members, who said they were
unable to get jobs when they re-
fused to pay union membership fees
unless they were given guarantees
of werk. One of these, C. S. Brown
of Route 8, said these fees totaled
so.
Eve do have preferential shop
there's no doubt about that" 1t
Fox said today. And the reason we
have a preferential shop is because
We can call upon the union for 1000
men, or 500 men, and get them.
IF the union does not furnish
enough, we can 90 out and hire as
many as we need, and they are not
subject to replacement"
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Grips Quoted as Refusing
Supply Minister Post
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 6.-The London
Daily Mail in a special interview
last night quoted Sir Stafford
Cripps, former British Ambassador
to Moscow, as saying he had re-
fused to become Minister Of Supply
because the post did not carry
war cabinet rank and that he pre-
ferred to return to the House Of
Commons with an open mind"
Cripps had been mentioned prom
inently as possible successor to
Lord Beaverbrook, who has become
Minister of War Production. Prime
Minister Churchill told Commons
yesterday he would clarity Lord
Beaverbrook's duties in a state
ment at the next meeting of Com
mons.
II do not propose to try to make
things difficult for the government
by merely becoming a critic" the
Daily Mail quoted Cripps. But
neither do I propose to be afraid
of saying what I think ought to be
said. For tho rest of my lifetime
I think there will be sufficient to
do trying to get the world back on
its legs. want to make my con-
tribution toward world and ma
tional reconstruction"
He declared he had abandoned
''for good" the newspaper stated
his law practice which was re-
puted to have brought him EOS, 600
($10O, ,O0O) a year.
Evening star., 1942-02-06

The Navy today cited 10 civilian
employees for bravery for their work
during the japanese attack on Pearl
Harbor, including one man who de-
delivered two 10000 pound anchors
and reels Of heavy wire to the bat
tleship Arizona. The battleshtp
eventually was lost In the attack.
The men cited by Rear Admiral
G. G. Bloch, commandant Of the 18th
naval district, represent American,
Hawaiian, Scandinavian, Portuguese
and Chinese ancestry and all are
American citizens. No United States
addresses were given for them. They
are Tai H. Sum, principal purchas-
ing clerk; Ralph w. Miller, jr., prop
erty and supply officer; John A.
Mines, jr., foreman laborer; liver
Carlson, leading man Joiner; Lin G..
Hee, Earle M. Swartz, Joseph K. N.
Yee, senior storekeepers; Harry
Kealoah, assistant storekeeper; Fred
Kinsey, foreman of the naval fuel
depot, and Garnett A. King, engine
man.
Mr.. Miller was cited for the de-
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Novv Cites 10 Civilian Workers
For Bravery at Pearl Horbor

livery of the heavy anchors and reels
to the battleship, which is presumed
to have been drifting The Navy
did not reveal how he accomplished
the feat, but called it splendid one
worthy Of mention"
The citation of Mr.. Sum was for
coolness and bravery ;: in trans
mitting the orders of the district
supply ofncer to all storehouses and
duty stations under fire and battle
conditions"
The Navy said Of Mr. Nunes:
"Your devotion to duty in face of
great stress is highly commendable." ;"
Mr.. Nunes directed labor in exposed
conditions throughout the attack.
Mr.. Carlson's citation was for
bravery in fighting the fire at the
floating drydock and the U. S. s.
Shaw. The Navy said of him:
when the service ammunition ex-
ploded on the bridge Of the Shaw,
wounded you in the face and right
arm, you refused to be evacuated
until compelled to withdraw by q
commissioned oh,cer Of the Navy"
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Compulsory Labor
Law Urged TO Meet
Farm Emergency
Work-or-Fight Plan
Fovored in Maryland
To End Indifference
By the Associated Press.

A compulsory labor law similar to
the World War measure is favored
by P. c. Turner, Maryland Farm
Bureau president, to help overcome
the farm labor shortage besetting
Free State farmers in their efforts
to fill increased wartime production
quotas.
Such a work k-or-f1ght formula ap-
piled to all ablebodied men, he de-
clared, Is needed Ito put an end to
the widespread practice among Ger
tain classes Of farm and industrial
labor of working two days a week
and loaf1ng FIVE"
Indifference Reported.
Prom many sections Of the State
I get reports of such indifference,
which threatens to cripple produc-
ton of farm crop and factory out
put" Mr.. Turner told farm leaders
and University Of Maryland econ
omists yesterday.
The Statewide Farm Defense
Labor Committee, of which Mr..
Turner Is chairman, met to draft a
wartime program Of economy aimed
at achieving increased production of
all farm crops, especially dairy prod
ucts, poultry and cannery products
Reported enrolment Of employ
able Charles County youths by the
c. G. G. were characterized al "out-
rageous" by Mr.. Turner after per-
sonally investigating complaints OF
Charles County farmers that the
Federal organization was conducting
raids on the potential farm labor
supply.
Demands Halt.
'This thing must stop immediate
ly," Mr.. Turner declared.
while the Charles County situa-
ton brought about by c. c. c. is
very distressing, farmers neverthe-
less recognized the splendid work
being done by c. c. c. in supervising
soil conservation activities that are
under way in various parts Of the
State" he added.
Meantime, Washington C. c. C.
headquarters gave assurance that
the policy of furloughing enrollees
available for farm work would be
continued.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Miss Chuney

haps I'm not the proper person to
tell you these things. You'd better
talk to Mr.. Kirby"
But I've already talked to Mr..
Kirby. Can't you get the file back" ."
I'll have Mr.. Kirby call you"
12:45 pm.-Mr. Kirby: Miss Cha
ney was appointed November II with
compensation. On November %, she
went on consultant basis when act
ually employed-a per diem basis.
On January 2. she went on per an
mum basis at $4,000. Thus far, she
has put in a claim for a period from
November % to December f.. That
amounts to about $25. She is en-
titled to one from November II to
November % which has not been
submitted. Anything else you want
to know?"
Eyes, can you tell me anything
more about what she does?"
mo"
1pm.-Philadelphia conversation,
No. 3. Miss Chaney? She's on the
road"
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Sweden to Fly Supplies
To Stranded islanders
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM; Feb. g. The
Swedish Air Force prepared a
squadron of bombers to try to carry
badly-needed supplies today to the
marooned inhabitants Of the Baltic
island of Gotland, who have been
cut off from the mainland for weeks
by the unusually severe winter.
All attempts Of icebreakers to
reach the island in recent weeks
have been futile. Gotland lies in the
middle of the Baltic Sea, about SO
miles of Sweden's East coast. The
inhabitants need drugs and carbide
for illumination.
The government hoped the air
force would succeed where the ice
breakers failed.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Ex-Novy Yard Worker
Found Shot to Death

A retired Navy Yard worker
identified by police as George
Carhart, 70, was found dead with a
gun shot wound In his head In the
bedroom Of his home at $50 Ninth
street Sc. early today.
Police found a revolver from which
one shot had been fired lying near
the body. Police said they had been
informed the man had been in III
health and respondent for some
time.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Observer From Burma
Praises Volunteer Flyers

By the Associated
LOS ANGELES, Feb. cit. Albert
Criz, Army Air Corps, calls American
volunteer flyers fighting the Japs
over Burma the greatest aviators in
the world.
They're flying rings around the
r. A. r. there and If Singapore just
had some of them they'd blast the
Japs right out of the sky" he said
as he arrived from Burma for a
short visit.
Evening star., 1942-02-06

first was the United States Dutch
attack on a convoy in Macassar
Strait of Borneo. Although it was
a 100-ship affair with invasion
troops and supplies, the Japanese
apparently had provided the convoy
with a relatively light escort. The
Allies sank or damaged more than
SO ships Of all types and casualties
probably ran into the thousands.
The second incident was the raid
by units Of the Pacific Fleet on jap
anese bases in the Marshall and Gil
bert Islands. The Navy heavily dam
aged these enemy salients flanking
American supply routes to the West
ern Pacific, but it found no Japanese
combatant ship In the area.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
J. Harry covingfon
Funeral Rites Held;
Burial in Easfon
District Court Adjourns
In Memory Of Former
Chief Justice

Funeral services for J. Harry
Covington, II, former chief justice
of the District Supreme Court, were
held at 10 o'clock this morning at
his home, 1920 Wyoming avenue
NV. Burial will be in Easton, Md.
District Court, in general session
yesterday afternoon, paid tribute to
Mr.. Covington and then adjourned
out of respect to his memory.
Justice Jesse G. Adkins, who prac-
ticed law bofore Mr.. Covington,
spoke on behalf Of the bench, and
Attorney John S. Flannery spoke
for the bar.
The oldest member of District
Court, Justice Jennings Bailey, who
presided at the exercises held In
the courts general term room, de-
clared that he had high respect for
the legal ability Of the late chief
justice.
Death Announced to Court.
Mr.. Flannery officially announced
Mr.. Covington's death and lauded
his sunny disposition" The court
was asked by Mr.. Flannery to ad-
journ out of respect to Mr.. Coving-
tons memory at the close OF its
session. O.
The assemblage was told by JUS
tice Adkins:
"Judge Covington was the thirt
Chief Justice Of this court before
whom had the honor Of practicing
"He came to us in the fall Of 1914
and remained for nearly four years
Got Courthouse Remodeled.
"His congressional experience was
of great help to the court, for te
him was largely due the credit fol
the remodeling of OUR Courthouse
which began during his term.
Those Of us who practiced before
him were deeply impressed by the
soundness Of his judgment, his hare
common sense and his great lega
ability; and Just as important to tht
performance of his Office, by nj:
even temper, is unfailing courtesy
and his genial disposition.
while his resignation to return
to practice was a real loss to tht
court, his deep interest in the ad'
ministration of justice in this com
| munity never lessened, and he coulo
always be relied on to assist in every
| way in his power, as no one know!
better than Mr.. Flannery.
Loss to Community.
Judge Covington's sudden ant
untimely death is real grief to u
all. and Is a distinct loss to thi'
community and to the administra
ton of justice.
"As proposed by Mr.. Flannery, tht
minutes will show that the adjourn
ment of this court is out of respec
to his memory"
Mr.. Covington was head OF one
Of the largest law firms in the city
Covington, Burljng, Rublee, Ache
son & Shorb. He represented tn
first Maryland district in the Hous'
of Representatives from 1909 II
1914.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Ethel K. Covington; a son, j. Harr.
Covington, Sd, and daughter, Mrs
Lewis Clark.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Singapore
Continued From First Page)
last three days thus increased to IT
killed and 1872 injured.

Singapore today observed the M3d
anniversary Of the founding Of the
city by Sir Stamford Rafiles on be-
half of the East India Co. The
early history of Singapore Is OBJ
scure. IL the 18th and 14th cen
turtles it occupied position OF I'M
portance In the Orient.
Invading Javanese destroyed the
early city in 1865 and it remained
almost uninhabited until Sir Stam-
ford started the first trading estab-
lishment in 1919. Now the Jaw
anese, inhabitants Of Java, in the
Netherlands Indies, are allies Of the
British and their fate depends to
a degree on the success of the Brit
ish Empire troops in repelling an
invasion from the opposite direction
The naval and military establish
ment on this island, 26 miles long by
IA wide-220 square miles-have
made it q principal bastion Of the
United Nations in the Southwest
Pacific region. ..
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Red Cross Seeks
Funds for War

The District Red Cross is ap-
pealing for $780, ,0Oc as its quota
Of the American Red Cross
War Fund Campaign for $50,-
000, ,00N to provide relief for
American war victims and to
carry on rapidly expanding Red
Cross services for the armed
forces.
Today the District fund stands
at $297, ,423.11.
Checks should be made pay
able to the American Red Cross
and envelopes marked For the
War Fund"
Any bank will accept your
contribution and forward 1t to
District Red Cross headquar-
ters, 2020 Massachusetts, avenue
NV. There are also booths
In leading hotels, department
stores and at Union Station.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Judge Given Toste
Of His Own Medicine
By the Associated Press.

by tne hBS0ClAteu FreSS.
OMAHA.-Municipal Judge Lester
Palmer, who has fined many q
motorist on traf1c charges, had the
tables turned on him.
A parking meter registered over
time and Judge Palmer paid the
patrolman on guard the customary
$150. OF he had waited for the
police tow-in car it would have
cost him So
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Volunteers
Continued From First Page. }

and Charlotte E. Motion, associate,
$4,000. Dorothy G. Overlook, junior
administrative assistant, Is listed at
| $2,600, and there are 10 stenographic
positions ranging from $1,440 to
$4,000. This completes the director s
staff.
Hugh r. Jackson, director Of COM
munity planning and organization,
draws the 5000.
Physical Fitness Section.
The Physical Fitness Unit. OF
which Miss Chaney is assistant di-
rector. is headed by John B. Kelly.
a $1-a-year man, as director. Miss
Alice Marble, the net star, Is q $1-a-
year consultant, and there are five
other consultants and an executive
assistant serving without compensa-
ton. The top salary Of $500 goes
to Raymond Hill, as principal infor-
nation specialist, who has two as
sistants at $500. A physical fitness
instructor draws $1,000. There are
three $4,000 positions In this group
and four at 5000. There are two
others, including an assistant physi-
cal fitness adviser at $4,000.
The hearings on the bill showed
that Representative Wigglesworth,
Republican, of Massachusetts,, asked
Mr.. La Guardia for background IN
formation on several members OF
the Washington staff, including
Joseph P. Lash. The reason was
not given. Mr.. Lash, who has been
accused Of Communist associations,
was reported to have been serving
without compensation since Septem-
ber II as a member Of the Executive
Committee of the Youth Activities
Section. He had drawn $64.74 for
travelling expenses. the committee
was told.
Administrative Organization.
The committee report which &C
.companied the bill showed the pres
ent administrative setup, which in
cludes these overall organizations
Directors Office, civilian protection
operations, volunteer participation
administrative services, civil all
patrol, -your-government and
the speakers division which func-
tons in nine regions.
I Mayor La Guardia Is serving with
out compensation as director, ane
the top salary, $4,000, goes to th'
newly appointed executive, James II
Lands. Next is $1,000 paid to Cor
rington Gill, deputy director Of oper'
ations.
In the 5000 bracket are Daniel W
Hoan, consultant to Mayor L.
Guardia; Raymond J. Kelly, regiona
director of physical fitness for Re
gion 6, and Charles Murchison, whit
occupies the same position in Re
gion 4. Reed G.. lands, aviation
aid for civil air patrol, also draw
$1,000 annually, as does Evans s
Howard, chief Of the Know-Your'
Government Section. Other salaries
range downward from $500.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-15
Methodist Board
Launches Program

Eighty.fiye members Of First
Methodist Official Board OF mis-
city launched their years program
at a chicken dinner served at the
Methodist Church, Willis, Monday
night. Clayton Hopp, chairman OF
the meeting. yas assisted by Leroy
Bush and Miss Mary Crane.
Rev. Walter B. Heyler, pastor, an
nounced that there would be an
eyangelistic crusade this fall by the
Detroit and Michigan conferences.
An important event will be Rally
Day. Sept. 81. TO be celebrated IN
all departments.
There will be Retreat Friday
in Mrs. Otis stephens cottage,
Portage Lake. This is to be a plan
ming meeting, for the church school
for the year Mrs. Lloyd Barnes,
president OF the Woman's Society OF
Christian Service. spoke OF the
object of the society, that OF uniting
all Methodist women. with com
munitv service included.
Ray II. Burrell presented num-
Der OF the chairmen OF the commit
tees and the Legion OF Methodist
Men will have a dinner meeting for
their own organization oct. s with
Edwin G. Staeb, president.
Miss Laura Byers was introduced
as the new church missionary com
ing from Rapid City. S. Oak
Worth Mallory led in singing and
sang two solos, Miss Susan Eckley
acconlanying His songs were
"Duna" and "Ole Man River
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-15
LlPsTIcK DOES IT

Detroit. Sept. 15-AP-The lip
stick on cigaret stubs found in the
automobile OF Owen Jackson, 81,
got him into court yesterday on a
charge OF assault and battery. pre-
ferred by his wife, Lola. Jackson's
explanation: At the war plant
where he works. he coopersted in
the share-the.ride program. Pass
engers are chosen for the various
employees with cars, he said. and
he got girls Thus the lipstick on
the cigaret stubs and later an argu-
ment with his wife. She charged
that he struck her. Jackson was
placed on six months probation on
the assault charge.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-15
PLANS LAID FOR
FAT COLLECTION

Girl Scout Council and Leaders,
meeting Monday afternoon and
evening in the Central school cafe
terra. decided TO be responsible
for collecting fats 10 be sold for
the Red Cross. This will he done
BY the Girl Scouts OF the city. Mrs.
Martin Benson. Mrs. Timothy Nc
Dermott. Miss Wilma Boyer and
Mrs. Dorothy LETTER were put on
the committee 10 work with the
city chairman, Mrs. Clarence Stark
weather.
4 Girl Scout rally will be held
the latter part OF September. This
Vill initiate the campaign for the
Victory Fund. a national Girl Scout
project. A defense stamp will be
given by each of the over 100000
registered members and these will
be used to help the children OF the
world after the war is over.
Mrs owen Cleary told Of the
Comfort Kits 10 be given the armed
forces and at the close Of the meet
ing a collection was taken 70 be
sent to the Red Cross for that pur.
pose
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-15
BURKE,
MARIE ASPLAN,
SPEAK VOWS

J. William Burke, OF Blacksburg'
Va. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Burke, Of fpsiianti,- took as his
bride Miss Marie Marguerite Asp
Ian. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Frank Asplan. Paw Paw. at a cere-
mony performed at the St. Mary
Church in Kalamazoo Saturday. OF.
fiCiating was Rev. Ralph A. Asplan.
Cincinnati, a cousin OF the bride,
who was assisted by Rev. George
Fitzgerald. Owosso and Rev. Thorn
as Fitzgerald, Lansing.
The bride given in marriage by
her father marched down the aisle
OF the church 10 the strains OF a
traditional wedding march played
BY Mrs J. Kelly The brides gown.
fashioned on princess lines with a
hish midriff forming shirred bod
ice. long sleeves ending in points
over each wrist. high neckline
embroidered in seed pearls. and a
softly draped skirt ending in a cir
cular train. was set off by her veil,
which cascaded from a tiara OF or
ange blossoms. She carried a white
prayer book and wore as her only
jewelry gold cross and chain. gift
OF the bridegroom.
Miss Helen L. Asplan acted AS
maid-of-honor for her sister while
the Misses Mary Louise Maher,
Kalamazoo; Florence Ellen Fish,
Port Huron, and Peggy Burke Sis
ter OF the bridegroom. were brides
maids. Each attendant was attired
in a period gown Of French blue
or cameo pink faille taffeta, styled
with a high neckline. long basque
bodice. bracelet length les-o-mutton
sleeves and bouffant skirt trimmed
with rows OF heavy cording. Each
also wore a velvet and tulle head
dress and carried shower bouquets
OF white roses.
Best man was Clare J. Kurtz,
Kalamazoo. while Charles Living
ston. Clare Yer West and Robert
Koestner were groomsmen. Ave
Maria was sung by the Misses
Kathryn and Alice Kelly at the
service.
Relatives and members of the I'M
mediate families OF the bride and
groom enjoyed breakfast served in
tn crystal room OF the Columbia
Hotel Immediately following the
ceremony. after which a reception
for 2j0 guests was held at the hotel
Mrs Burke. who has been en-
ployed by the Fuller Manufacturing
Company. for the past three years,
is 1899 graduate Of Makers Bust
ness College She has also attended
Nazareth and Western State Col
ieges. Mr.. Burke. who holds a BSE
degree from the University of Mich
igan college OF engineering. is at
present a chemical engineer with
the Hercules Powder Company Of
Radiord. Va. He has attended the
Michigan State Normal College, and
and was a Kappa Sigma Fraternity
member at the University.
For going away Mrs. Burke wore.
a raspberry red wool suit complete
with black accessories and a cor
sage of white roses. The couple, af-
ter returning from their wedding
trip through the East, will reside in
Blacksburg, Va.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-15
Calendar of Social Events
TODAY

TODAY
Ypslanu Post Foreign Wars this evening at
Veterans Hall
meeting 100 Ypsilanu
School auditorium.
Yplan Womens Christian Temperance Union postponed
until Calkns October.
10 F. and A NJ Master Mason degree
O'Clock. Masonic Temple lodge
Cans o'clock with Mrs Lyman LaChance
Workngmens Society 730 Abeiter Hall postponed
Sept. I.
number ~ Princess Syracuse 30 X p Hall
dinner meeting Cherry Hall
Church $50 sharp 1t Col owen Cleary state
air warden speaker; Elizabeth chairman OF
graz
WEDNESDAY
Washenaw Rebekahs. O'Clock. Odd Fellow Hall
Huron Temple Pythian o'clock. X P. Hall
Schaner Society OF Lutheran Church social
time at home Of Meyer, $50
Of home OF Mrs. Edwin Stahl
Ypslan Aere Fraerna o'clock 1914 F. Cross
Red Cross WEIGH Hall 10 o'clock
all day meeting cooperative lunch
home OF Mrs Elmer Leslie 11S E Cross St
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-15
KIDNAPPING CHARGED

Hastings, Mich. Sept. LAP
Circuit Judge Archie D. Mcdonald,
over the defendants own waiver,
yesterday ordered an examination
in municipal court for Edwin l..
Bassett, 90, on a kidnapping charge.
Bassett. accused of abducting the
baby Of Mrs. Nirgene Eaton, 10, had
waived examination earlier and
was bound over 10 circuit court
On the request Of defense counsel,
Judge Mcdonald ordered an exam
nation for Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-15
Christening Celebrated

Dinner was served in the Ralph
Hawker home Sunday afternoon 10
celebrate the christening OF their
three-months-old son. John Nor
man. in Emmanuel Lutheran
Church Sunday. Guests We're Mr.
and Mrs. Norman Hawker, Moore
Vile. Mr. and Mrs. James Hearl,
Birmingham. and Mrs Stanley
Hawker. Sponsors had been Mrs.
Stanley Hawker, Dearborn. and
Miss Alice Heck acting for Sergt.
Edward Herbst who is on active
service in Australia