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Evening star., 1942-02-10
Beaverbrook 10 Aid
British Pooling Of
Resources With j. !.
All Labor Questions to Be
Settled Between Him
And Labor Minister
Ey the Associated Press.


LONDON, Feb. 10.-Prime Min
lister Winston Churchill told the
House of Commons today that Lord
Beaverbrook, newly-appointed Min
lister of Production, will represent
Britain in various pooling arrange
ments with the United States in a
capacity corresponding to that of
Donald M. Nelson, head of Americas
War Production Board.
Mr.. Churchill said that in the new
post. to which he was shifted from
the Ministry Of Supply, Mr.. Beaver
brook would exercise general super
vision over supply departments and
shipbuilding and would concert
and coordinate all their actions"
Will Settle Labor Issues.
All labor questions. it was added,
will be settled between the Minister
of Labor and the newly created
Ministry Of Production.
To the question whether Lord
Beaverbrook would spend more of
his time in Britain now, Mr..
Churchill replied that no such assur-
ance could be given.
From the very nature of his
duties" he added, "he will have to
go to and fro and the Minister of
Supply can take his place during
his absence"
When Mr. Churchill selected Lord
Beaverbrook for the broad duties of
the new ministry he reassigned Sir
Andrew Rae Duncan. former sup
ply minister, to his old Office.
OF Lord Beaverbrooks selection
for the production portfolio, it was
explained that the entry of the
United States into the war with its
consequent far-reaching measures
for pooling of resources had neces-
STATED a change in the British
set-up and that the Canadian born
publisher not only has close contacts
with American production chiefs
but also the confidence and good
WILL VI TIcSlucllI fOUOScNelt.
Held Similar Position.
Mr.. Churchill recalled that In the
latter part of the last war he held
position similar to Lord Beaver
brooks new job, and that the bur-
den did not appear too great and the
work went forward without more
than the usual volume of complaints
and criticism" Mr.. Churchill was
Minister of Munitions in 1918.
The Prime Minister said q num-
Der of British production experts
had been in the United States for
some time considering the ques-
tion Of American methods of war
production"
When Arthur Hopkinson, inde-
pendent, asked If Mr.. Churchill
would note that "his announce
ment produced no sign of approval
in any part Of this House." the
Prime Minister agreed to arrange
for general debate on the subject
II the House desired it.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Group Formed to Fight
Waterfront SABOTAGE
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.-A
"centralization committee" is being
formed ir Washington to help COM
bat water front sabotage, Attorney
General Biddle declared on q visit
here yesterday.
The committee, Mr.. Biddle said,
is being organized by the Depart
ment Of Justice, which includes the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and
by authorities of the Army; Navy,
Coast Guard and Marine Corps.
I'VE have been particularly for
tunate so far" Mr.. Biddle asserted.
There has been no organized
sabotage like that which produced
the famous Black Tom explosion
during the last war"
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Privileged Status Given
lanhdm Bill in House

The House Rules Committee today
brought in a special rule to give
privileged status to the Lanham
S50,00O,000 defense housing bill for
the District. The House leadership
has scheduled this measure for con-
sideration tomorrow.
Chairman Lanham of the House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, shortly before had ap-
peared before the committee for
IS minutes to explain the need for
the legislation. He said that the
acute shortage Of housing is caused
by the influx of defense workers
from all over the country and Is not
primarily District problem, but
has been forced on the community
by the war program.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
British Meet Small
Jap Force North
Of Martaban
kipponese Themselves
Claim Entry Into
SoIween River City
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RANGOON, Burma, Feb. TO-
The British announced today
that their troops defending East
ern Burma along the Salween
River had encountered a small
enemy force north of Martaban,
but gave no indication whether
the japanese actually had sue
ceeded in crossing the river.
Domei, Japanese news agency,
reported that Japanese troops
entered Martaban at 2 pm, local
time, today. The Toxic radio
earlier broadcast a report the
Nipponese forces had crossed the
Salween River and ARE advanc-
ing westward toward Rangoon.
Martaban, on the west bank Of
the broad stream, has been held
by the British since January 81,
when they withdrew from Moul-
mein on the other bank.
The course OF the river is nearly
due north-south above Martaban.
The Japanese have established a base
at Paan on the east bank, 80 miles
north Of Moulmein.
Jap's Bomb Rail Station.
Japanese bombers blasted the
railroad station at Thaton, 80 miles
northwest Of Martaban on the rail-
road to Rangoon, yesterday while
British Blenheim bombers pounded
a Japanese field headquarters at
Paan.
An r. A. F. communique said
there were no air raids on Burma
reported during last night.
Yesterday, in support Of our
ground forces, our bombers, escorted
by Allied fighters. attacked enemy
positions In the Moulmein sector"
the communique said.
Reconnaissance over enemy ter
ritory were carried out during the
day. A few enemy aircraft attacked
Thaton yesterday. There are no de-
tails regarding damage or casual
ties"
Land fighting on the Burmese
front lapsed into desultory skir-
mishes.
The recent confident statement by
1t. Gen. T. j. Hutton, commander
Of the British forces In Burma, that
the British line is sound, together
with much evidence that the Brit
ish are geing strengthened daily,
led some observers to express the
opinion that the japanese halt was
due to either Of these two reasons:
1. The invading troops, never more
than a few thousand, were not At
to undertake q full-fledged cam
paign and the Japanese command
at present was not able to spare an
army sufficient to overwnelm Ran
COON and close the Burma road.
2. Japanese transport difficulties
were SO great that it was taking the
enemy longer to prepare an advance
than for the British to organize a
big defense In depth.
The Japanese offensive virtually
has been immobilized since the fall
of MOlllmein January 31
Evening star., 1942-02-10
laps Report Bombing
OF British Troops

TOXIC From Japanese Broad
casts, Feb. 10 R.-Japanese war
planes bombed British troops, con-
centrations and railway communi-
cations north of Martaban yesterday
in day-long attacks on various
points in Burma, Domei reported
today in a dispatch from a Burma
base.
The news agency said one unit
blew up rolling stock at a station
north Of Martaban while another
unit destroyed seven trucks during
assaults on motorized transport on
the western bank Of the Salween
River.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
PROGRESS Club Lecture

Interesting Hight Lights in the
South American Trend" will be the
topic Of talk by DR.. Louis Hanke,
chief Of the Hispanic Foundation OF
the Library Of Congress, at 2 pm
tomorrow before q meeting Of the
Progress Club Of College Park In
the st. Andrews parish house, Col
lege Park.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Norwegian Youth Forced
Into Nozi ORGANIZATION

Norwegian children 10 to 18 years
old will be compelled to join a Quis-
ling-organized Nazi youth group,
under a law eflec tive March l, the
Norwegian Legation reported yes
terday.
Legation officials said young Nor
wegian patriots will not join without
a struggle. Up to now, they point
out, the Nazi youth movement in
Norway. patterned after that in
Germany, has made little headway.
The few children who joined it have
been ostracized or beaten, they re-
called.
Legation spokesmen said the new
law, enacted at the first meeting of
the government since Maj. Vidkun
Quisling became Minister-President,
was an indication of the workings
of Norway's new government.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Senate Farm Group
Approves Bill 10 Hold
u. ). Stock al Parity
Would Roise Prices
OfCotton, Corn ond Wheat
BY Preventing Dumping

Ii the Associated Press.
In move to raise prices Of cotton,
wheat and corn, the Senate Agricul-
ture Committee today approved
unanimously legislation that would
prevent sales Of Government stocks
below parity prices.
Senator Bankhead, Democrat, Of
Alabama, reported the unanimous
action on a bill offered by him and
Senators Gillette, Democrat, of Iowa,
Russell, Democrat, Of Georgia, and
Thomas, Democrat, of Oklahoma.
This would prevent the Govern
ment and its of1cials from using
surplus stocks now held by the Com
modify Credit Corp. to break the
price by dumping them on the mar
ket," Senator Bankhead told re-
porters after the closed committee
session.
The Senator said that provisions
written into the recent price control
bill prevented officials from acting
directly to keep prices below parity
while the new bill would halt in
direct actions to keep prices below
parity levels"
Senator Lucas. Democrat, Of Iln-
nois, who left the committee session
early. said apparently the agricul-
tire h1oc NJ vhirh am MT
member. found that Wickard was
about as bad as Henderson"
Other Senators from farm areas
complained that Agriculture Secre-
tary Wickard and Price Admins
traitor Henderson recently had in
dicated that they would try to keep
some prices below q parity level by
releasing Government owned stocks
that were acquired under price
supporting loan programs Of recent
years.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
japan Street Renamed Kelly

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10 F.-
The name Of Japan street in the
San Francisco water front district
was changed by the Board of Su-
pervisors yesterday to Colin Kelly,
jr, street, honoring the Army flyer
who sank . Japanese battleship.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
Gas on Stomach

What many Doctors do for it
When ezcsss stomach acid causes sas. sour stomach
q heartburn. docteh prescribe the fastest acting
medicines known fol symptomatic relisf-msdsAnss
Ike those In Bell ans Tablets Try Bell ans yuorsa
at n1t sign Of distress Thsy nsutSslss seid rsisss
gas. and bring comfort very ouickly-yet sfs not .
.hnttvei Only 15c at drug stores II your very dsst
trial doesn't prove Bell better. return bottle 10
~ scd get double your monsy back.
Evening star., 1942-02-10

A survey reveals that the Ameri-
can boys Of today are taller and
heavier than so years ago.
Evening star., 1942-02-10
FOUND.

Ladys waltham wrist watch; Bethesda.
fse 9. Call Wisconsin oslo or ADAMS
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13
Industries Calling For
Men and Women to
Help War Effort
LABOR SHORTAGE TO
BE SERIOUS JAN. 1st.
US. Employment Service
Asks All To Register
Immediately

Additional war contracts award
ed to Hagerstown industries during
the past thirty days, together with
the receipt of orders to increase
other existing contracts, is causing
serious employment problem
here.
During the past year, employ
ment officials have experienced no
great difficulty in obtaining the
necessary help to man the plants
in Hagerstown, as they were aware
of the estimated number needed
during the coming months and
planned accordingly. Now, with
the Government demanding even
greater production, the plant own
ers must, of necessity, add addi-
tional men and women to their
payrolls.
One of the largest industries
here will need at least 5000 more
workers within the next six
months, and 500 of these must be
supplied before the end of this
month. Various positions in this
plant are now open and the United
States Employment Service is at
tempting to meet this demand by
appealing to workers in this and
nearby communities to register at
the Employment Office for imme-
diate referral. Many of these jobs
require no previous experience in
this particular field, but those hay-
ing related experience in this work
will be placed at once. Women ap-
plicants are being requested to
take short training course in the
Washington County Vocational
Training Schools in order to fit
themselves for the many positions
available.
That a definite shortage of labor
will prevail in Hagerstown before
the turn Of the year is now a fore
gone conclusion, according to
those who have made a study of
the situation here. The demand
will greatly exceed the supply and
plans the recruitment of labor in
crease the recruitment of labor in
sections of the country where lit
tie or no war contracts have been
placed.
In all probability more workers
coming into this city will, in turn,
cause additional housing problems
to arise However, this fact will
not permit a let-up in the laborfor-
war-industry drive.
AS the war continues and produc-
ton increases other d. plants are
expected to forge ahead Within
the past week anotherN big war
contract was awarded to local
concern that heretofore has been
| in non-defense work. This COM
Continued on page A.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13
ON THE HON E FRONT

times when Wilmington air raid
warders, tumbled out of warm
b9,.ss for test alarr; staged ir
freezing weather, wonder whether
this sort of thing really helps the
war effort.
When doubt comes to you as to
the Importance of your own job in
the overall war picture, ask an ex-
soldier. He's pretty good judge
Continued on page A.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13

No one realizes better than an
ex-soldier the Importance of the
Home Front in the overall war pic
ture. From actual battle line ex-
perience, an exsoldier realizes that
guns, planes, food, medicines and
all the widely diversified supply Of
items required to keep our armed
forces in action depends on the
folks back home.
A man operating screw ma
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13

chine in Baltimore isn't quite con-
vinced he plays a very important
role in the war Neither is a
woman making uniforms in Phila-
phia or for that matter coal
miner in Pittston or Greensburg
or Cumberland.
The housewife in Haserstown
must often have her doubts as to
whether her saving of tir cans will
hasten the victory. These are
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13
LABOR FORGETS

Labor long has been something
of a guinea pig as far as National
political sentiment is concerned
1t is a key state with political fac
tors which seem to mirror senti-
ment in the rest of the country.
And one thing happening in Mary
land. which was undoubtedly true
of the rest of the country. was the
manner in which labor failed to
come to the support of it's best
protector and champion.
In Michigan. where labor is
more prosperous than ever before
in history, in California, where la
Dor is feeding off lush war con-
tracts, and in Maryland where
the situation is very much the
same, Roosevelts friends failed
to vote. A large percentage of la
Dor failed to go to the polls at all.
If labor had voted extensively in
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13
RELIGIOUS SENTIMENT

Another thing which hurt OCOn-
or and which was most regrettable
was the existence of an adrOit and
sub rosa anti-CathOlic campaign.
1t is regrettable that this should
exist in the State which first nur-
tured Catholicism in the United
States, but nevertheless it is an
inescapable fact that this anti
Catholic whispering campaign hurt
the Governor.
But equally important with these
factors was the general condition
which existed throughout the
country, namely people have be-
come tired of the 'ins" and want
to give a chance to the "outs. "
O'Conor suffered because he was
in, just as Roosevelt suffered for
the same reason. Nearly two
months ago, this column told of
the sweep against Roosevelt in
Texas which elected isolationist
Senator O'Daniel and which came
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13

Washington, D. c.. Nov. 13. -
Democratic pulse-takers, who have
been busy ever since the Republi-
can upsurge November 8, have
now figured out some Of the salient
reasons for the surprise vote
which nearly swamped Governor
O'Conor and elected two Republi-
can congressman.
One factor, undoubtedly, was
the manner in which Governor
O'Conor threw over the friends
who had supported him in West
ern Maryland and rewarded the
remnants Of the old Jackson ma
chine. In 1888 it was Brooke Lee,
Bill Walsh, ct al. who fought for
Howard Jackson's nomination and
vigorously opposed O'Conor. But
Immediately after O'Conor won
out, he made peace with his old
enemies. In fact. he more than
made peace with them. He gave
them some of the lushest appoint
ments in Western Maryland.
Meanwhile, men like George
Grove of Frederick, who had bat
tied for O'Conor's nomination,
wora loft ont in tho cold These
chickens came home to rest on
November 3. George Grove. for
instance, was one Of the most ac-
tive workers behind the scenes
against O'Conor and Brooke Lee
Bitter at O'Conor, and welding a
lot of influence in Frederick, he
was one factor responsible for the
surprise vote.
There were similar cases like
this throughout the State.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13
MARyL AND MERRy-GO-ROUND
By DREW PEARSON ---

Maryland, Governor O'Conor's
margin would have been greater.
But labor did not vote, while a
greater percentage of Republicans
than Democrats did vote.
HE COULDN'T BELIEVE 1T
At midnight. November 3, when
returns began to show signs OF an
upset, Teddy Roosevelt McKeldin
was even more surprised than the
Democrats. With unconcealed as
tonishment he exclaimed:
Il can't believe it! I can't be-
'ieve it,"
CHARTER GOvERNME ENT?
The success at the polls of the
proponents for a charter form of
government for Montgomery coun-
ty is likely to have kindred stirring
elsewhere in the State. Fact is
the conetst was watched very close
ly by a small coterie of ambitious
men in Prince Georges County.
This coterie doesn't talk charter
or even hint charter. But they
have some private ideas about
county government and they have
window-dressed their ideas so
we'll that the average person might
take them for a piece of first-class
experimental civics
Reference is made to a move
ment" now under way among the
"civic leaders" to merge into one
large metropolitan area the towns
of Hyattsville, Blandenburg, Chew
erly and EdmonstOn. The war
emergency is brought into the talk
as we'll as the need for better po-
licing, fire-fghting and sewage and
garbage disposal.
This proposed merging of towns
was more or less directly inspired
by T. Howard Duckett, Hyattsville
ouheI w no 1871 IOO hSeIl dDOuI
the county Democratic machine
ruled with strong hand by able
Congressman Lansdale Sasscer.
Duckett has lined up for window
dressing purposes c. H. Anderson
of the Hyattsville Chamber of
Commerce and w. F. Mulligan,
president of the Prince Georges
Federation of Citizens Associations
and they have given green light
to the plan. But not so the mayors
of Hyattsville, Bladensburg and
,.leverly Meanwhile the town
fathers of Edmonston. though a
bit suspicious, declare they have
an open mind on the matter.
The cat isn't likely to get out of
the bag until the clever merger
proposers start pressing for real
action. At that time number of
detailed questions will be asked by
the equally smart politicians.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13

very close to defeating Senator
Burnet Maybank in South Caro-
lima. great friend Of Roosevelt in
a traditionally Democratic State
These factors. we pointed out at
the time, had all the ear-marks of
an anti-ROosevelt revolt against
the party in power. Unquestion-
ably O'Conor suffered as a result.
and 80 did Brooke Lee.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13
ROOSEVELT'S MISTAKE

Incidentally. the President him
self also suffered through the
same practice which nearly unseat-
ed O'Conor - namely that Of re-
warding his enemies. For the past
two years, Roosevelt has appointed
far more Republicans to office than
Democrats. He has gone out of
his way to stock up the War Pro
duction Board with Republicans,
many of whom not only voted
against him, but contributed to
the campaign against him in pre-
vious elections.
Many diplomatic posts and many
other important jobs inside the
government have gone to Republi-
cans. 1t was Roosevelt's thesis
with very laudable motives-that
the war should be non-political
and that Republicans should play
just as much part in it as Demo
Gratis. However. as Governor
OConor found out, rewarding
your one-time enemies doesn't pay
in the long run.
In the first place, your enemies
don't usually get out the vote; and
in the second place, friends who
are rebuffed become bitter against
the party in power
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13
HANGOVERS
BY
LITTLE HEISkELL

WendeIf WILKES report 20
The nation" II memory serves
me correctly, the former Repub,i-
can Presidential nominee came
rompins home and told US yokels
that in his travels he found lit
tie, if any, supplies in the store
houses Of our allies overseas,
that our production (if it were
as high as reported) apparently
wasn't making an impression in
this war, or words to that effect.
Well, this drive amt being made
with sticks and stones.
For some weeks after, Wendell
was the talk Of the nation. 1t
wasn't difficult to find anyone
who was sold on the conviction
that Wendell didn't know what
he was talking about. Frankly, |
still think there was a little dash
of politics in his speech, and we
can be thankful that Franklin o.
didn't give him the tip-off on
what was really cooking.
I'm sorta getting tired Of hear
ing a lot Of people swearing to
take sacrifices in their stride in
order to win the war and then
squawk to the high heavens be-
cause they can't get another cup
of coffee. We don't know what
sacrifices are. We can still at
tend the movies in Aagerstown,
even though some of 'em aren't
worth a dime dozen; we still
have free speech: a free press,
and plenty of everything except
those commodities necessary to
the war effort, but yet there's a
flock of folks who apparently
think we can fight and win war
without increases in taxes, more
work and less pleasures.
Just remember the Boys in
the Service are making sacrifices
that show US up as pikers. And
when anyone or any group of
persons here at home yeIp be-
cause they're forced off their
peace-time stride, they certainly
amt helping the guys who are
out there shooting our enemies
for US.
This and That: Recently elect
ed Republicans have gone into
huddIe for the purpose of COM
piling their slate of appointments
Pm told; in the meantime. many
Democratic appointees are get
ting lined up with jobs in pri-
vate industry. Rumor has it
that since the last election, at
least two ambitious GOPites
nave expressed deSire 10 be-
come Mayor of Hagerstown; two
years ago the nomination went
a-beggin'. Democratic job hold
ers in Baltimore City have the
filters as result of the poor
showing made there for Governor
O'Conor; the counties will cer-
tainly have the edge on their city
brethren when the political cake
is cut.-The first fusion ticket in
Washington County may make
it's appearance in Hancock, come
the town elections in January;
reports have it that the Demo-
Continued on page A.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-11-13

Maryland, Governor O'Conor's
margin would have been greater.
But labor did not vote, while a
greater percentage of Republicans
than Democrats did vote.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-04
CLARENCE e. HURroRD

Clarence e. Hurford, Sr., for.
merly Of Calvert, died early Thurs
day morning at the home of his son.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
Paul J. Myers, of Marsh Road, near
Silverside, Delaware. following @
brief illness.
Mr.. Hurford lived at the Myers
home since the death of his wife
last April.
Surviving him in addition to Mrs,
Myers are three other children. Mrs.
Harlan Bradley of Bay View:
Clarence q. Hurford. Jr., OF Ken
nett Square. Pa: Mrs. Alice Peter
SON OF Hockessin, DEL; Q brother,
Maris b. Hurford Of Camden, N. J.,
and ak grandchildren,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-04

Granville M. Reynolds, Noting
ham, Pa, died at his home August
10, aged "a years. He had been
taken i'll during the afternoon, hav-
ing previously enjoyed good health.
Mr.. Reynolds was a retired farmer
and member of the Society of
Friends, and a former resident of
near Rising Sun. His wife, the form
er Margaret Coale, of Colora, died
six years ago. Four nephews, DR..
d. Duer Reynolds and O. Osmond
Reynolds, Kennett Square; Howard
Reynolds, Stanford, and Chester
Reynolds and niece, Mary Windle,
Of Kennett Square. survive,