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Evening star., 1942-01-19
USuw, Visitor Here Before War;
CoIorfuI in Dress and Career

After seeing President Roosevelt,
Premier U Saw Of Burma held a
press conference in the British EN-
bassy in Washington on November
Is. He declared he was dissatisfied
and disappointed" in the British re-
fusal to grant immediate dominion
status to Burma-but conducted his
discourse in considerably more re-
strained language thar he had
used in London.
Only three reporters attended the
Saturday afternoon conference. but
the embassy room was comfortably
filled with British offlcial observers.
1t was learned later that they were
nervous about a possible U Saw
explosion.
The Premier flashed his two rows
Of perfect white teeth almost con-
tinuously-e except when he was
asked fUf commenc- on relations
with Japan. Then his smile van
ished and he declined comment.
He expanded on the importance
Of Burma. pointing out that its
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Halifax and Staff
Contribute $500 10
Washington U. 5. 0.
British Ambassador
Anticipates New Drive
For Service Men

Viscount Halifax, the British AM
bassador, has contributed $500 to
the United Service Organizations
for himself and the Embassy stan,
Sidney F. Taliaferro, chairman Of
the local U. S. O., disclosed today.
In a letter inclosing the check,
the British Ambassador wrote:
1T is with the greatest pleasure
that l inclose herewith a cheque
for $500 as contribution towards
the excellent purposes of the United
Service Organizations.
This sum represents in part fee
which I received for publication
rights of one of my speeches, and
also a contribution from the British
Embassy staff.
Although I realize that the
initial campaign is over, in view of
the present greatly expanded needs,
I hope you will allow me thus to
anticipate your next drive for the
United Service Organizations.
Therefore it is with the sincere
good wishes of Lady Halifax and
myself, coupled with those of the
members of the British Embassy,
that have much pleasure in for
warding you the cheque herewith"
Mr.. Taliaferro wrote Lord Halifax
in acknowledgment of the gift, as
follows:
Permit me to acknowledge re-
ceipt of your letter of January Is,
1912, inclosing your check for $500
as a contribution toward the United
Service Organizations, which you
state represents in part fee re-
ceived by you for publication rights
of one of your speeches and also a
contribution from the British En-
bassy staff.
1T is with the deepest appre-
citation that this generous contri-
button is accepted. 1t typifies the
spirit of good will and unity of
purpose which characterizes our two
nations in this momentous time.
The good wishes of Lady Halifax
and yourself, with those of the
members of the Embassy staff, are
sincerely reciprocated."
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Rockville School Adds
Course in Shorthand

Courses in shorthand and type
writing will begin tonight at the
Montgomery High School in Rock
vile. Md, for persons l6 years old
or over.
At the Bethesda Chevy Chase
High School in Bethesda there will
be registration at 7:3O o'clock for
beginners in Spanish and Portu-
guese and for classes in shorthand
and public speaking. These classes.
1t was said, will be organized pro-
vided there are Is adults for any
one class
The classes at Montgomery High
will be in session for IL weeks from
7:30 to $50 pm. Mondays and
Thursdays. Mrs. Harry S. Beall will
instruct in shorthand and Mrs. D. F.
Prince will teach typing.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Debate on Reverses
In East Demanded
In Parliament
Churchill Is Expected =
To DeIoy Statement
For Further Study

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 10. Govern
ment critics today demanded IN
immediate parliamentary debate
on Britain's reverses in the Far
East in the face Of Prime Min
lister Churchill's intention to de-
lay the war strategy statement,
possibly for a week.
Reliable quarters indicated Mr..
Churchill intended to delay a state
ment on results Of his Washington
conferences and the Far East until
he had q chance to study fully
every development of the political
situation since his pre- Christmas
departure for Washington.
The Prime Minister was reported
engaged all day yesterday and to-
day in conferences with high adj
ministrative officials which FORE
shadowed some changes in the war
organization, although most quar-
ters agreed no shake-up In the cabi~
net itself was in prospect.
Indicating disappointment that Mr..
Churchill would not speak imme-
diately, Edgar Granville. Liberal
National member of Parliament.
served notice he would move at the
next sitting OF Commons for an
adjournment Of the House ito dis
cuss the urgent state of affairs with
regard to the defense Of Singapore
and Malaga and to ask for as
surances to the people Of this coun-
try, Australia and in the empire
that everything possible is being
done by the government to defend
and secure this vital communication
of the British Empire
Moving for adjournment is a par
liamentary method of demanding
debate. 1t must be supported by at
least 40 members to be successful.
Although Clement r. Atlee, who
is Prime MinAter Churchill's lieu
tenant in Parliament. and Foreign
Secretary Anthony Eden have spok-
en-, there has been no comprehensive
statement from the government
since the invasion of Malaga began.
Mr.. Churchill went to Buckine-
ham palace to report to King George
vi on his trip.
Critics were understood to want
| Mr.. Churchill to make a statement
at least on the Orient. if not on the
general war organization which he
is believed still working to perfect
in conferences here following his
Washington talks.
Transfers among the heads Of the
defense, supply and diplomatic serv-
ices were anticipated as results Of
the conferences. 1t was suggested
that branch Offices of Whitehall,
the British Foreign Office, be es-
tablished in several world capitals
to cooperate with the United Ma
tions.
Conversely. it is expected that the
Allies, including the United States,
would strengthen their representa- =
tions in London. Russia was eX-
pected possibly to send some high
official to repay Foreign Minister
Anthony Edens recent call and to
continue collaboration.
Evening star., 1942-01-19

1900 900 people are more than the
total populations of Canada and
Australia He contended that self
government for his land was logic
ally included in the Roosevelt
Churchill Atlantic charter, but
would not reveal whether Mr.. Roose-
welt had commented on this in his
chat.
The visiting statesman. small
physically, was colorful both in his
dress and his career. In Washing
ton he was seen in a light gray suit
above a blue shirt and a multi
colored necktie. A green handker-
chief protruded from his breast
pocket
He described himself as a Burma
landowner turned editor of the Sun,
the country's oldest daily newspaper.
published in Rangoon. From jour-
nalism he jumped to politics. His
ambition On returning to Burma was
to get a pilots license. He had
learned to fly. he said, and had
ordered an American amphibian
plane.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
u Sow's Return to u. 5.
After Attock Reported

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10 (P.-
The San Francisco Examiner said
today that Premier U Saw Of Burma
few secretly back to San Francisco
from Honolulu after the December I
attack on Pearl Harbor, and then
dropped from sight.
U Saw left for Honolulu on a
clipper plane. December 8. en- route
to Rangoon. Before leaving San
Francisco he told newspapermen In
San Francisco:
If the United States should be-
come involved in war in the Pacific
. wholly unnecessary war, she has
only herself to blame"
The japanese attack on Hawaii
conceded with the arrival Of the
clipper on December 7.
Several days later U Saw returned
secretly to the mainland by clipper
the Examiner said. and when he
insisted that no word Of his return
be published. reporters from the
newspaper got In touch with British
authorities who professed great in
terest In the Burmese Premier'i
return.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Philippines
Continued From First Page.)

which won back previously lost
positions that evidently were Of
some importance.
Despite yesterdays favorable
operations. which included the
shooting down of four more enemy
warcraft, the situation in the
Philippines obviously was progress
sively deteriorating. Since Gen.
Macarthur took to the peninsula
more than two wdeeks ago to open
his last stand, the relentless Japa-
nese pressure OF superior man power
has forced him back 20 miles. even
though the enemy has suffered
severe losses.
The War Department limited yes
terday at what lies ahead when it
mentioned the sharp skirmishing to
regain lost American positions.
These positions apparently were of
purely local value, but the neces-
sity of their recapture carried a
reminder that Gen. Macarthur is
reaching the. point where he cannot
continue falling back from strong
EOolllOllS W poolIlOliS JuSt 90 Sti Oiis
And there is no replenishing the
dwindling ammunition, no sign of
reinforcements for the thinning
ranks.
Moreover, for all the Sabbath lull,
there was evidence Of japanese i'm
patience to conclude the Philippine
adventure VIGOROUSLY with mini
mum of additional delay, even
though the costs may run some
what higher. A big bulk of the i'm
perial army and navy forces en-
ployed in the Luzon theater could
be used with heavy, if not decisive,
advantage on the Malaga and
Netherlands Indies front. where the
loot promises to be far richer.
Japan, one military observer re-
marked, must be aware she cannot
afford to have Gen. MacArthur's S
men emerge in a role analogous to
that OF World War rs "old con-
temptibles' - the original British
Expeditionary Force-whose resist
ance did much to dislocate the
Germans initial timing in France
and paved the way for the miracle
of the Marne." Gen Macarthur s
troops already have a strong claim
to the ''contemptible" tradition, for
they have diverted a sizable portion
OF the enemy front-line strength
and upset Japan's time table.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
By HELEN LOMBARD.

Winston Churchill found his IA
vorite cigars waiting for him in
Washington. but he also found
duplicates of his London worries in
the presence of the uneasy repre-
sentatives of the Allies. The Chinese
Ambassador, DR.. Hu Shih; the Dutch
Minister, Mr. Loudon. and the Aus
tralian Minister, Mr.. Casey, all
wanted assurance from Mr.. Church
ills own lips that the interest of his
particular part Of the whole would
not be subordinated to any other
part. Happiest Of the three with
the result of an interview with the
British Prime Minister was philo-
sophical DR.. Hu Shih, who was told
that Singapore was safe for longer
period than the public imagined.
The number of things Mr.. Church.
ill manages to pile on top Of ter
rife schedule is source of never
ending amazement to his aides. In
the midst of planning for the Anglo
American prosecution Of the war. OF
discussing the speed-up Of American
industry. of pacifying the ENJOYS of
the fighting democracies and the
representatives Of the Empire, Mr..
Churchill found time to think Of q
little English girl in a Washington
boarding school.
His memory for names and ac-
quaintances was responsible for
sending very thrilled young per-
son up to the White House for
dinner few nights ago. Anne
Curzon Howe, daughter Of the late
British Naval Attache. was sum-
moned to meet Mr.. Churchill. who
remembered when he heard Of her
presence in Washington. that he
knew some of the Howes in Eng
land"
Presents Pour In.
Mr.. Churchills work as usual
schedule was not interrupted in
Washington. but he had to increase
his secretarial staff to cope with
mail and presents from admirine
Americans. His fondness for cigars
brought him a shower Of all sizes
and descriptions. Some arrived In
boxes of such dimensions that they
were opened by secret service men
who explored for bombs before
adding them to the collection which
Evening star., 1942-01-19
picture on Page A-1.)

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 19.-The saga OF
Prime Minister Churchill's spectac-
ular visit to Washington was given
new color today by the disclosure
that he personally had piloted part
way across the Atlantic the big "a
passenger flying boat In which he
returned to Britain Saturday.
The disclosure was made by
Comdr j. c. Rogers, captain of the
plane, who said the Prime Minister
had banked the giant ship through
two sweeping turns after getting the
feel Of the controls.
Mr.. Churchill learned to fly before
the World War and caused some
concern in Parliament during that
conflict by risking his life in the all
while serving as First Lord Of the
Admiralty.
His latest exploit was in keeping
with an adventuresome career which
has endeared him to the British
public.
Comdr. Rogers. who described the
Atlantic crossing as uneventful. said
the Prime Minister had displayed
"the keenest interest in operational
technicalities" during the flight.
1T was just after breakfast" he
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Churchill Had Time to Recall
Schoolgirl in Washington
Prime Minister Sow Thot Anne Curzon Howe
Got Invitation to White House Dinner

probably will be donated to q hos
pital, as Mr. Churchill is faithful
to one brand OF HavanaS.
Cigars and bottles Of port wine
(both imported vintage and nom
vintage California; could be handled
by secretaries. but Mr.. Churchill had
to glance over eulogistic poems sent
by admiring women whose husbands
are prominent citizens Of the United
States. In one or two instances, the
fine edge of Winston Churchill s
literary sense had to be sacrificed
to the blunt demand Of political
necessity. The authors have been
duly thanked, although IN some
cases, the Prime Minister was hard
put to express a proper enthusiasm
to the well-meaning. but not always
talented. women who chose to say 1t
in verse.
Job Not So Romantic.
Guarding the safety of the head
of an empire sounds like q roman
tic job. but the secret service men
who watched nightly over the few
hours Of precious sleep Churchill
allowed himself. came to the con-
clusion it was not as dramatic as
1t was cracked up to be.
At the beginning Of Churchill's
visit, these .huskies were parading
up and down the corridors Of the
White House booming out from time
to time q resounding message that
all was we'll over the telephone
connecting the corridor with head
quarters. On being pressed as to
whether he had had a restful night
Mr.. Churchill admitted that he
could follow the firm steps of hi:
nightwatch on the squeaky floor as
they paced up and down the hall
The guards were ordered to walk
on tiptoe. The next morning. when
pressed again as to the quality OF
his rest, Mr.. Churchill admitted
that the booming 'alls WELL" while
re-assuring, was not conducive to
sleep. The guards were ordered to
whisper the message henceforth
One OF them was heard to remark
to his relief man: Gee! I feel like
a sissy, parading up and down or
tiptoe and whispering all night
long,"
released BY the Bell syndicate. Inc)
Evening star., 1942-01-19

ment Is Japan's willing tool, opium
revenues have been cut off, for jap
anese freighters no longer can reach
the opium ports of the Persian Gulf
Thus Japan must discover some new
narcotic source nearer than Iran if
her well-known system of making
freemen into addicts is to be ex-
tended in Indo-China and Thailand
and introduced into the conquered
portions of Malaya
(Copyright. 1912, Chicago Daily News, Inc.)
Evening star., 1942-01-19
PIT. A. to Meet
~ the Associated Prsss.

The Charles A. Stewart Parent
Teacher Association of Arlington
will meet at 3 pm. tomorrow at the
school, Mrs. Mary Spencer of the
Society for the Prevention Of Blind
ness will speak and Frank Lee viii
give a talk accompanying . motion
picture sponsored by the Maritime
Commission.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Brewery Union to Meet
In Cupitol Next Yeor
BY the Associated Press,

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Jan. 19.-
M. F. Heatley Of Baltimore was re-
elected president Of the combined
States and District of Columbis
Brewery, Yeast and Soft Drink
Workers yesterday, and Washington
was selected for the next annual
convention. January, 1913.
Other oflcers named included
william H. Ryan Of Washington
nth vice president. and Harry j
Thompson Of Warrington, secre.
tary-tYeAslreY.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Tojo Seeks Cooperation
Of Former Premiers
> the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 10 (Omcial broad
cast japanese Premier Gen. Hi
deki TOTO sought the cooperation of
several former premiers, including
Prince Fumimaro Konoye, Admiral
Mitsumasa Yonai and Gen. No
boyuki Abe, at conference today
with his predecessors at Toxic.
The premier, Foreign Minister
Shigenroi Togo, Navy Minister Ad-
miral Shigetaro Shimada and other
omcials reported on war develop
ment.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Porkers Poy $7,8o2

STAUNTON, Va, Jan. 19 tSpe-
ciaD.-Collections from Staunton s
los parking meters during the past
year amounted to 1882 "A, accord
ing to figures just released by City
Treasurer Harry E. Baylor.
Evening star., 1942-01-19
Burma IS Premier Held
By British on Charge
OF Helping laps
Thwortins Of Scheme to
Turn Over Possession
To Enemy Indicted

~ the Asopcists1 Press.
LONDON, Jan. lo.-Premier q
Saw Of Burma, who left London last
November In hun after failing to
obtain dominion status for his coun-
try. has been arrested by the Brit
ish for plotting with the japanese.
An odicial announcement today
indicated seizure Of the round -feced,
skirt-wearing little Oriental had
baked q conspiracy to hand over to
the japanese the British Asiatic
possession which holds . vital role
in the defense Of Singapore.
This statement, issued from No.
10 Downing street, Prime Minister
Churchilrs ofncial residence, said U
Saw had been I'm contact" with the
japanese since the outbreak Of war
in the Pacific.
This fact has been confirmed by
his own admission" the statement
added "His Majesty's government
accordingly have been compelled to
detain him and 1t Will not be pos
sible to permit him to return to
Burma"
Scene sf Arrest Not Given.
Just where u Saw was taken into
custody was not disclosed. He went
to Washington from London and
was in Hawaii on his way back home
when the Japanese started the war
in the Pacific. This forced him to
reverse his journey.
" Saw left Lisbon January ;
by airplane for Cairo. according
to q Lisbon dispatch Of Janu-
ary ~
Breathing defiance, U Saw de-
clared after his conference here
With Mr.. Churchill that his trip
was not satisfactory and not COM
mensurate with the amount Of risk
I have taken in coming to England" ="
I'VE would rather trust the devil
We know than the devil We don't
know" he added. when get
back to Burma I shall have to say
that Britain has nothing to give
you, In which case -"
Picturesque Character.
The suave, polished U Saw was
considered one OF the most pic
turesoue characters in the POLITICAL
diplomatic world. The ~" in his
name means "revered sir" or IA
miliarly, uncle" and is given elder
statesmen and other Burmese Of
prominence as q mark Of respect
4 step above maung, which means
mister"
Burma, lying between Japanese
dominated Thailand and India,
formerly was . province Of the
Indian empire but was separated
from India in 1887. 1t has q British
governor.
Now this Asiatic land and its
Road to Mandalay,' immortalized
by Kipling, Is being used by the
British for air bases for planes
attacking the Japanese thrusting
down the Malay Peninsula.
1T also offers a-starttnrpoint for
. flank assault on the invader and
is the starting point Of the Burma
Road. over which moves American
and other war supplies for Chinese
deneralissimo Chang Kai-shek's
forces,
Evening star., 1942-01-19

SEATTLE-SOLE SURVVOR-Nurse June Magnuson holds the
newborn Melang saved
operation when the mother died of burns few hours
after her husband carried their blazing home In White
Center South Side suburb Meang knew of the
birth Of husband and another
Henry OF Hospital attendants said
the infant had good chance to survive A Wirephoto.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-03
Guilt Denied BY Youth
Accused Of Kidnapping
After Death OF Infant

Marquette, Mich. June 3-UP-
Ross Heath. is. formerly Of Chica-
20. was held under $4,000 bond
in Marquette County jail today after
he pleaded not guilty 10 the kidnap-
ing Of two-monthold Gloria Jean
Nault.
The youth waived examination in
municipal court Yesterday and ap-
peared before Circuit judge Frank
A. Bell. After consultation between
lawyers and his mother, Ms Ruth
Heath. OF Chicago. a plea OF limo
cent was entered The case was set
for The next term OF circuit court
which will begin Sept u.
Heath told police he came 10 The
Upper Peninsula last January be-
cause he liked 10 roam His moth
81. recently employed ss a house
keeper In Chicago. arrived yestel-
day afternoon His father. a circus
magician. died four years ago
The victim was the youngest child
Of Mr. and Mrs Wilfred Nault, u
Palmer Mrs Nsult told police she
had left the child alone IN the csr
when she went into a tavern with
her husband
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-03
Bill
up For Vote

Washington. June 3-INS-Like
the languishing Army-Navy pay
increase bill the allowance-allot-
ment measure to provide support
for soldiers and sailors depend
ents appeared headed for a con
ference deadlock as # came up for
a House vote today
Two hours of general debate
we're scheduled on the allowance
bill Members OF the House Mill
tary Affairs Committee obtained a
rule. insisting on House action on
their bill despite the existence Of a
family allowance measure in the
Senate.
j. is the wide divergence be
tween the TWO proposals-the Sen
ate bill providing more liberal pay
ments and reyision OF the draft
act which threatens speedy en-
actment Of any family support
legislation
Conversely. n was House liber-
aHty IN terms Of $50 instead Of
a ff2 a month base pay. which sent
the Army Navy pay increase bill
back to conference committee last
week The committee ia not *.
pccted TO meet before tomorrow
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-03
Robert HendricksOn Given
Eagle Award of Boy Scouts

paper collecting and indoor acti-
vities.
Awards were presented to-Troop
/, Roosevelt School. Melvin Salem.
safety. metal work merit badges;
William Huff. safety, first class;
James Bell, anetal work; Arthur
Wagner. metal work, first class
Scout; Jerry Connolly. Star Scout,
Robert Wilson. second class Scout.
Donald Vest. Robert Wilson WI
liam Sweet, James Alderman. ten.
derfoot rank
Troop ?. Ypsilanti High School,
Robert Hendrickson, Eagle Scout
award, chemistry. carpentry, ciyics,
wood working. path finding merit
badges; Richard Murdoch, tender
foot rank. Robert Peters, seconi
class.
Troop 5 Harriet School. Egbert
Henry. personal health, public
health, firemsnship merit bagdes,
star Scout. Louis Whisenant. per
sonal health. firemanship. public
health, James Etchison. fireman
ship. reading merit badges.
Troop II. Baptist Church, Fred
Tower, five year veteran award.
Troop 49, Spencer School, Roger
See BOY SCOU TS-Page
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-03
Ford Contract
Action Begins

Detroit. Mich. June 3-lNS-Ne-
gotiatlons between the Ford Motor
Com psny and representatives o. the
UAWCIO on new contract will be
opened Thursday. IT was announced
today after the union had formally
placed ne proposals before the com
pany
The company was expected 10
lay counter proposals before the
union today
A. the opening session Of con-
tract renewal meetings yesterday 10
was agreed that ~ the negotiations
are not completed BY June 20. eX-
piration date Of the present working
contract. that BE- Will remain IN ef.
feet
The union is asking a pay raise
OF 81 day. and other benefits.
The company has stated that II vii
ask elimination Of the dues check
of system 81 the 81 wage increase
demand is retained 10 union pro.
posals.