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Evening star., 1942-03-30
India 'sChiefs Debate
Freedom Plan; Cripp,
Urges Acceptance
Secret Discussions Held:
Decisions Are Unlikely
Until Later in Week
(Tert OF Cripps' Statement on
(Tert OF Grips Statement on
Page A.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW DELHI, March 30.-In-
dian leaders debated in secret to-
night British proposals to grant
the great Subcontinent dominion
status after the war, even as Sir
Stafford Cripps appealed to the
800 600. 900 people of India for ac-
ceptance Of the plan.
Our proposals are definite and
precise" the British war cabinet
member said in radio address. IF
they are rejected nothing can be
done until after the war"
f. The executive committees OF the
All-India National Congress, chief
political party of the Hindu popula-
ton. and the Moslem League delib-
Grated the proposals at such length
that 1t appeared unlikely that de-
cisions would be reached until later
in the week.
Sir Stafford continued to inter-
view individual leaders including the
Premier of Bengal and DR.. Ghimrao
Ramji Ambedkar. leader of India's
$4,000 900 untouchableS-the lowest
Hindu caste.
Some Disappointed.
In the Congress and in some other
circles. disappointment was express
ed over Sir Stafford Grips an
nouncement that the defense of
India must remain in Britain's S
hands during the war.
Sir Stafford. in his address broad
cast after week of conferences,
said the British people wished to
give India the same constitution as
Great Britain"
I'VE cannot here and now set
about forging a constitution for In
dia," he declared. That is too i'm
portant to improvise in hurried
way. The new constitution must be
agreed upon by the Indian people
themselves"
He declared that If the Indian
people required any help in the con-
stitution of their new government,
Britain would gladly give 1t.
World Wide Defense.
"The defense of India is being
dealt with as part Of the world
wide defense against aggression, he
said.
Sir Stafford added that he has
proposed that Indias commander in
chief, Gen. Sir Archibald P. Waveil,
should retain his position as MEM
Der of the executive council.
I'VE have invited the appointment
of a representative of the Indian
government to take position in
the war cabinet" he added. When
the war is over India's representa-
tives will take their places side by
side with those of other free ma
tions in order to make her own con-
tribution to the building of a new
world order"
Our proposals are definite end
precise" he said. IF they are re-
jected nothing can be done until
after the war"
The final triumph for the cause
of Indias 800, ,000.0 900 varied. conten-
(See INDIA. Page A-4O
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Raid on ST. kazaire
To CuhaiI U-Boat
Activity, British Say
NoziSub Bose Should Be
Crippled for Yeor,
London Declares
(TeIt OF British CornmuniQue
on Page A-2)
By the Associated Press.

By the Associatee Press.
LONDON, March 30.-Damage
which British Commands in
flicted at st. Nazaire in a daring
raid Saturday morning should
cripple that German submarine
base for a year and curtail
U-boat activities in the North
Atlantic for some time, a we'll
informed source said today.
ANY submarines in the basin prob
ably were left high and dry, experts
declared, by destruction Of the pump
ing station and the main lock gate,
while those now at sea will have to
return to other bases
They visualized the possibility that
constant bombing OF st. Nazaire by
the r. A. r. might make repairs 50
dificult the Germans would be
forced to concentrate their under
seas raiders elsewhere-perhaps at
Lorient or Bordeaux.
Survivors Of the Commands who
carried out the raid received a
heroes welcome on their return
home yesterday and their exploit was
generally acclaimed as one OF the
most spectacular in British military
disappointing with the famous
World War assault on Zeebrugge.
Called Great Success.
Although 1t was acknowledged the
percentage of British losses in
casualties probably was high. official
reports or the outcome of the raid
pictured it as a great success.
An informed source said that as q
matter OF fact British losses in killed,
wounded and missing probably were
less than 100.
German assertions that defense
batteries had thwarted the main
purpose of the raid by sinking
the former American destroyer
Buchanan before she could be
rammed into the main lock OF the
basin with her five-ton load of ex-
plosives were flatly denied.
On the contrary, a communioue
said, the Buchanan-renamed by
the British the Campbeltown-
rammed the center of the lock gate
so hard that she came to a stand
still only when the bridge was
abreast the gate itself" The crew
of the Campbeltown was taken of
in launch.
A graphic eyewitness account of
this exploit was given by Gordon
Holman. Exchange Telegraph cor
respondent who accompanied the
British forces and reported that the
Campbeltown went to her appointed
end with guns blazing defiantly.
She def1ed German submarines,
mines and concentrated fire from
shore batteries until she crashed
through boom defenses and charged
the dock entrance" he said.
Mems Courage Praised.
Naval personnel showed the
highest courage and continued to
fire the ex-American destroyer's
tsee ST. NAZAIRE, Page A-6J
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Chinese Retdke
Air Field, Town
Near Toungoo
British Mechonized
Units Bottle Jops
South of Prone

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, March 30.-Chinese
defenders of the road to Manda-
lay have counterattacked Japa-
nese troops at the eastern
anchor of the Allies Burma
front, recapturing Nangyun and
Kyungon Airfleld, 10 miles north
of Toungoo, Chinese communi-
que declared today.
1t said Chinese defenders al
Toungoo continue to repulse the
japanese attack, which has become
stronger because of reinforcements."
The announcement from the Chi
nese field headquarters said the
Chinese had clamped tight military
control on the Pyinmana area, so
miles north of Toungoo, because Of
reports that "a mob of more than
1000 Burmans" was robbing the
bullock carts Of Indian refugees. had
killed IL Indians. and destroyed a
section of railroad.
Battle South Of PRONE.
On the western flank of the battle
front, British mechanized forces
were fighting Japanese troops at
Paungde. 30 miles south of Prone,
in the first phase of a fight for the
oil fields of Western Burma.
At Paungde, on the railroad from
Rangoon to Prone. gateway to the oil
fields. reconnaissance patrols made
contact with the japanese Saturday,
and the fight, apparently still raging.
intensified quickly as the japanese
poured in more men and the British
moved up armored forces.
The All-India radio said this
morning that the Chinese. fighting
desperately at bayonet point, still
held the eastern section of Toungoo.
The japanese seized the western
part of the town in circling move
ment from the north.
The broadcast said strongly rein-
forced japanese units had pene-
trated northwest of Toungoo. forc-
ing Chinese troops back 10 new posi-
tions on the Mandalay road. the
avenue of possible reinforcement to
save the hard-pressed defenders of
Toungoo
Battle at Critical Stage.
Dispatches from Chungkine ac-
klowledging that the battle for
Toungoo had reached a critical
stage. indicated that at least as late
as yesterday an avenue Of with
drawal from the town still was open.
A British military commentator
interpreted the fighting south Of
Prone as the beginning of the battle
for control of Burma's rich oil fields.
This source also expressed belief
that a coastal town" which the
New Delhi communique said had
been bombed might be the port Of
Akyab-the most important Bur-
mese settlement on the Bav OF
Bengal A former stop Of the I'M
perial Airways route. Akyab has
well-equipped airport.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Vatican Paper Confirms
Jap Envoy Appointment
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME From Italian Broadcasts)
March 30-L'Osservatore Romano
Vatican City newspaper, has pub
lished a note on the appointment of
Ken Harada. former Japanese Min
lister to Vichy, as Minister to the
Vatican.
This was the first confirmation
from Vatican sources of the estab-
lishment of diplomatic relations with
Japan. CHarada's appointment was
announced from TOXIC last week.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Riots Reported in Reich
After Food Ration Cuts
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, March 30.-Dlsturb-
ances in which German women
shouted for bread for their children
and storm troopers fired on the
demonstrators followed Nazi Propa-
ganda Minister Paul Joseph Goeb-
bells announcement last week of re-
duced rations in the Reich, Tass
Agency reported today.
outbreaks took place in Cologne.
Chemnitz and Dusseldorf" the ofi-
cial Russian news agency said
In Hamburg and other towns,
workers protested collectively against
the reductions. Spontaneous wom-
ems demonstrations gathered in
front of Navy party headquarters.
They demanded bread for their
children. Shouts resounded through
the crowd: Put an end to this &C
cursed war;"
Police were unable to disperse
the crowd. Storm troopers opened
fire on the women and the demon
strations we're scattered"
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Evatt Halls Creation
0fPacific WarCounci|
As Vital Advance
AustroIion Aide Warns
Step Shouldn't Create
FoIse Feeling Of Sofety
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Creation OF a new Pacific War
Council, with headquarters here,
which gives representation to
Australia and New Zealand in
considerations of war problems,
was hailed today by DR.. Herbert
v. Evatt, Australian Minister for
External Affairs. as an "impor-
tant advance" for the United
Nations, but something that
should not create any false feel
ing of security"
DR.. Evatt. who will represent his
country on the council, as announced
by the White House earlier. made
this statement following the dis
closure that the council had been
established:
Announcement of the establish
ment OF 4 Pacific War Council In
Washington on which the nations
lighting in the Pacific theater will be
represented is good news for Aus
tralia. 1t should facilitate joint
planning for the higher direction Of
our common war effort.
Ever since December 7. the Aus
tralian government of Prime Min
lister John Curtin has consistently
advocated the establishment of a
Pacific Council In Washington be-
lieving that the center of gravity
would shift to there. New Zealand
Prime Minister Peter Fraser has
supported the request.
While the United Nations have
made an important advance the
mere establishment of a new body
should not create any false feeling
of security. A great deal will de-
pend on how the council functions
1t will, OF course. never attempt to
interfere with the autonomy of
the United States service chiefs.
Australia greatly values this and
other decisions OF the President.
Once again he has shown a prompt
appreciation OF the special prob
lens OF the Australian zone OF oper-
ations. Further the Presidents de-
cision has been reached with the
full concurrence of the United King
dom government One Of the pur-
poses of my mission has been
achieved speedily"
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Both the troops on Bataan and

Both the troops on Bataan and
those manning the fortreSses guard.
ing Manila Bay have had a heavy
pounding over the week end. the
War Department disclosed yester-
day, but they handed out better
than they received.
On Bataan, the Japanese at
tackled in force Saturday along the
right center of the American
Filipino line. The initial onslaught
temporarily dislodged the outpost
units of the defending forces. but
the enemy was quickly hurled back
by prompt counterattack In which
Gen. Wainwright used all his forces
to excellent advantage.
The Japanese suffered heavy
See PHILIPPINES. Page A-7D
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Bill Raising Debt Limit
To l25 Billion SIGNED

By the Associated Press.
The White House said today
President Roosevelt had signed
legislation to increase the limit of
the Federal debt to $125 900 900 900.
The old limit was s65 900 900 900
The Budjet Bureau has indicated
that most of the $50 600 900 900 in
new borrowing power will be utilized
promptly for war purposes. The
present debt is approximately $62,-
300 900 900, but is expected to be
$ll0 ,000, 900, 900 by June 80, l943.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
"A. F. L. Union Fees on War Jobs
80 Million, Senator Estimates

ing elements" in unions on various
defense projects under the Army
Engineer Corps.
The Senator said that on the ord
nance project near his home city
common laborers had been forced
to pay $12 initiation fee and 81
monthly dues to local Of the In
ternational Hod Carriers Union of
the American Federation of Labor
He said in q lengthy prepared
speech that this union "is not only
notorious, but is obnoxious and Of
fensive and smells to high Heaven"
- Million in Fees Estimated.
Senator Reed told the Senate that
this single project netted unions
about $4,000 In fees OF various
kinds based on my personal inves-
tigation." He said q similar COM
(See UNIONS, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Britain Included
In Political Body
To Direct War
By BLAIR BOLLES.

President Roosevelt today an
nounced creation Of a Pacific
War Council, with headquarters
In Washington, 4 step advocated
vigorously by the Australian and
New Zealand governments for
the political guidance of the Al
lied war effort against Japan.
The councils membership in
cludes representatives of the
United States-Mr. Roosevelt
himself-Great Britain. Aus
tralia, New Zealand, the Neither
lands, Canada and China.
TT is important that all of the
United Nations now actually en-
gagged in the Pacific conflict con-
slider together matters Of policy re-
latine to our joint war effort" the
President said in q statement made
public by White House Secretary
Stephen Early coincident with dis
closure that the council now exists.
The President added:
AN effective war can only be
prosecuted with the complete CO.
operation and understanding of all
the nations concerned. The new
council will be in intimate contact
with 4 similar body in London"
First Session Wednesday.
Mr.. Early said the new council
would hold its first meeting at the
White House Wednesday, with these
persons in attendance:
President Roosevelt for the United
States, Herbert Evatt. Minister Of
External Affairs. for Australia; Min
lister Plenipotentiary Walter Nash
for New Zealand. Amba ssador Hall
fax for Great Britain, Foreign Min
lister T. v. Soong for China, Min
lister Plenipotentiary Alexander
Loudon for the Netherlands, Coun-
selor of Legation Hume Wrong for
Canada. Leighton Mccarthy. the
Canadian Minister, will be out Of
town on Wednesday.
The esta blishment Of the council
represents triumph particularly for
the Australian and New Zealand
governments. which have made no
attempt to hide their dissatisfaction
with the existing Pacific Council in
London and their desire to have
Washington made the headquarters
for political decisions about the
conduct OF the war in the Pacific.
The Australian government sent
DR.. Evatt here two weeks ago to
press the American Government for
the creation OF this council.
White House officials we're unable
to say Immediately whether the
Washington council would be
charged with directing action in the
Southwest Pacific war theater or
whether that would be left to the
London council. Presumably. how
ever. there will be complete team
work between the two.
British Resisted Move.
Creation OF the council had been
suggested as long ago as Decem-
Der. and in January 1t. Gov. Gen.
Van Nook OF the Indies and For
eign Minister Van Klef1ens of the
Netherlands both visited Washing
ton to urge establishment of Wash
ington as the capital for the Pa
tSee COUNCIL. Page A-4)
Evening star., 1942-03-30

The land attacks abated at day.
break yesterday, the communique
said, adding that small forces Of
japanese bombers are continuing
to raid Corregidor. but without in
flicting serious damage on fortress
installations.
An enemy plane, flying at an
altitude higher than 27,000 feet,
was shot down by anti-aircraft dur
ing one of the raids on Corregidor,
the department reported.
In its latest communique the Army
said skirmishes had taken place be-
tween patrols at three widely sepa-
rated points on the southern island
of Mindanao. 1t was reported also
that dive bombers had attacked
front lines and rear areas in Bataan
during patrol engagements
Evening star., 1942-03-30

Material relating to the indict-
ment of three Americans and
three japanese under the For
eign Agents Registration Act has
been placed mysteriously on the
desk of Justice T. Alan Colds
borough, before whom the case
is scheduled for trial In District
Court May IL, it was learned to-
day.
The material was inclosed in an
envelope addressed to the jurist
and was found there by his sec
retary. There was no postmark,
officials said.
Il have not myself examined the
contents of the envelope" Justice
Goldsborough said. "but I want the
Evening star., 1942-03-30
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senator Reed, Republican, OF
Kansas told the Senate today
that workers on war and defense
projects had been forced to pay
at least $4,000, 900" in fees to
labor unions.
The Kansan said his estimate was
based on personal Investigations of
union charges on 4 defense project
near his home city of Parsons, Kans.
He urged congressional approval Of
his bill which would make 1t illegal
to require union membership for a
job on any project financed with
Federal funds.
Senator Reed urged q Senate
judiciary subcommittee to make q
complete investigation Of what he
termed scandals" and "racketeer-
Evening star., 1942-03-30

electricity today. Company officials
said they could not determine ex-
actly how large these areas are, or
exactly what is wrong They said
country roads are still blocked by
fallen trees and linesmen must chop
their way through.
Just how much snow fell is a
matter of opinion. At the Wash
ington National Airport. by the
river. the maximum measurement
was only 81 inches The .11-inch
measurement was made at the OBJ
servatory at Twenty fourth and NJ
streets NV. and experts said that
See STORM, Page All
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Material on ForeienAeents Case
Mysterious|y Left for Judge

public to know that regard it as
improper to send a judge any COM
munication bearing upon a case
before him while the case is pend
ing. If I should find any person
sending me such material I shall
send him to Jail for contempt of
court"
The jurist added that he had in
structed Albert E. Aren't and Arthur
B. Caldwell. special assistants to the
Attorney General. to turn the ma
terial over to the Federal Bureau Of
Investigation.
Opposing counsel who examined
the contents said the envelope con-
tanned copies of two Far Eastern
affairs pamphlets sllegedly pub
(See AGENTS. Page A-4,)
Evening star., 1942-03-30
British Destroyer
FeIIs Nozi Bomber
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 30.-The British
destroyer Brocklesby. added to the
fleet since the start of the war, de-
stroyed one Junkers dive bomber
and badly damaged another, the
Admiralty announced today.
The time and place of the destroy.
er's fight with the German planes
we're not disclosed, but the Admiralty
said the Brocklesby was unchanged
and its crew unhurt.
Evening star., 1942-03-30

roFei9h.
Acceptance of offer of freedom in
dicated In India. Page Al
st. Nazaire raid to curtail U-boat ac-
tivity, British declare. Page Al
Shooting down six Japs was simple,
1t. O'Hare relates. Page As
New THOUSAND of Canadian fighting
men arrive In Britain. Page A-20
Evening star., 1942-03-30

nounced their vehicles were running
nearly on schedule Weather Bu-
reau experts predicted that by to-
morrow only patches of white will
be on the ground.
The most optimistic note, however,
was a declaration by park horticul-
turists that the Japanese cherry
trees bowed in snowdrifts on Palm
Sunday, are likely to be blooming by
Easter.
Nearby Areas Lack Utilities.
There were still areas in nearby
Maryland and Virginia. however
where homes lacked telephone and
Evening star., 1942-03-30
u. 5. Citizens in Toxic
May Be Evacuated

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 30.-Reuters
quoted Japanese reports today that
the Swiss Minister In Toxic had re-
quested all United States citizens
there to communicate with the Swiss
Legation as soon as possible in con-
nection with possible evacuation.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Beaverbrook calls for all aid Allies
can give Russians. Page Biz
National.
Martin says confidence is requisite
for winning war. Page Az
Jack Il Heintz give pay raise in De-
tense ponds. Page Az
Murray decries campaign against
40-hour week. Page AS
Trafic deaths drop for first time in
ls months. Page As
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Oliver GromIine Weds
Director of School
~ the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI. Fla. March 30-Oliver
Granting, author and radio news
executive. and Mariana Smillie Of
New York were married here today
Mr.. Granting. who wrote one OF
last years best sellers, "AP-The
Story of News" is assistant general
manager of Press Association. Inc.
subsidiary of the Associated Press.
The bride. the former Mrs. Charles
v. Smillie. is director Of the Barbi-
zon School in New York.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
German Shipping Bombed.
Forum to Hear Talk
By Woman Leader

Representative Rogers OF
Massachusetts, will discuss
the Women's Army Auxiliary
Corps in the National Radio
Forum, sponsored by The
Star, at 9 o'clock tonight
over Station WMAL and the
Blue Network. A bill provid-
ing for establishment of such
an organization has passed
the House and awaits Senate
action.