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Evening star., 1942-07-12
By John Ferris,
Wide World.
NEW YORK

NEW IoIb1A.
The American press recorded in
1887 that Catherine Littlefield, bal
let choreoerapher, director and
prima ballerina of the Philadelphia
Ballet Co., had shaken hands in
Brussels with Leopold, King of the
Belgians, and that she had worn
slacks on the occasion.
1t was precisely the kind of Incl
dent which used to horrify the
snobs OF Miss Littlefield's home
town. Philadelphia, and make a
humping absurdity of their pre-
tension to a nominal aristocracy.
But if there were any signs of dis
may III 1857 they did not affect
Miss Littlef1eld
Quite conceivab1y she would be
more interested then, as she was
recently, in transmitting the magic
of the ballet to ice-skating in some
thing like the polka from Shostako-
vich's familiar Golden Age" or to
discussion of the obvious advan-
tages of skating over dancing in
patterns and motion (Which are vir-
tually synonymous) and the truly
astonishing feats of memory of an
orchestra conductor in a show like
STARS On Ice"
"Simply Unbelievable"
Like q lot of other young and
energetic women who have gotten
on in specialized fields, Miss Little
field is neither puzzled nor afraid
of her success. Since it comes of
experience and knowledge and hard
work. she doesn't spend much time
looking back.
She is even hazy about events of
the past-dates and circuustances-
as BELTS a slim young woman with
blond hair who has no wish to be
thought older than she is or even
as old as she is.
Clad in blue slacks which looked
like nattily cut overals, carton of
coffee In one hand, a cigarette in
the other, she intermittently talked,
smoked, drans coffee and yelled or
ders and advice the other day to the
skaters on the vast stage of the
Center Theater where "Stars on Ice'
was in rehearsal.
"It's amazing the character you
Evening star., 1942-07-12

the Beat the Promise" campaign Of an
American industrial plant in ihe war effort.
VOL, 9:30-The Southern Win the War
mass meeting.
WHV, o:30-cheers from the Camps: Ted
Husing and the boys at Fort Riley. Kans., en-
terrain the folks at home.
WISV, t0:30-SeeretaY Of The Interior
Harold Iekes speaks under auspices OF France
Forever in connection with BasiiIls Day.
VOL, 10:45-Ta|k by Representative Law.
renee F. Arnold Of Illinois.
WEDNESDAY.
WMAL, S30-Manhaiian al Midnight: A
youthful psychologist entangled In love affair.
WRc, 8:30-Dough.Re.M: Debut Of still
another money show. this one conducted by
Hope Emerson.
WWDC, S:35-your Government and Nine:
Interview with Howard 7. colvin, regional
supervisor Of Tho United States coneiIaton
Service.
WMAL, e:o0-Basn Street Music Society:
Comedian Zero MosteI getting under way with
an extended contract.
WMAl, 9:30-Water Gate Concert: The Ma
tIonaI Symphony in a portion Of its Lily pcns
Andre KosteIanetz benefit performance.
WJsv, t0:00-Gresi Music Moments: tx
esrpis from Romberg's The Desert song"
VOL, 10:15-TaIk by Eric Johnston. presi
dent Of the United States Chamber Of Com
meree.
WJN, t0:30-The TwentSeeond Letter
Story Of Occupied Frances underground struggle
against the Na1is.
WRC, ti15-Representatiye Walter {. Plos
ser Of Missouri on Small Business"
VOL, 1i:30-Iune Up, America: Musl
and information about womens role In the wa
effort. .,,.,,.v
WoL, s;00-snfonistia: Alfred Wallsn
stein conducts Virgil Thomson's 'Sulis frou
The River"
WMAl, s:00-Iniypss ! The oId.fashions
ditties sung In an oId.fashioasd manner.
WINK, 8:05-capifa Motoring: Fred 0I
Evening star., 1942-07-12
MONDAY.

MONDAY.
WMAL, 7:o0-Maj. HoopIe: Sterilization Of
,hs bludery tomie-strip eharader
WRC, 8:O0-cavaeade Of Amerita: Dean
yaooer in Man Of Iron" story Of Chemist
John Ericsson.
WEv, S:00-Vox Pop: Interviews OF
United States Navy gun crews Of merchant ships
and sailors Of the British Navy at the Eastern
Por Navy Receiving Station.
WhAL, 8:i5-Lum and Abner: Moving 10
Q new time.
WMAl, 8:30-Tue or False: Hagen presents
six Army men and six Navy men in qulllY
battle Of wits.
WRc, 8;3O-AIfred WsIenasns Orchestra:
Soprano Vivian Della Chesa replaces MISS
Speaks and Nh. Crooks, yatationIne.
WINK, S:3O-Nais vs.. The Cleveland Indians
snder Nj. 6iffiih's lights.
WRc, 900-6reai Artists: Soprano Grace
Moore is guest.
WEV, 9:0O-RadIo Theatsr; N. N. Pul.
nam, ESQ.," with Hedy Lamar and Robert
Young.
WkAL, e00-1he Goldman Band: Out.
door concert from New Yorks Central Park
Mall.
VOL, ti:3o-Joseph {. Davies, former
Ambassador 10 Russia Mission 10 Moscow.
TUESDAY.
WEV. 6;i5-Voee Of Broadway: Comedian
Ed Wynn Is Miss klgaen's guest
VOL, 8;00-hust for America: Morton
eouds Orchestra in group Of American
tavories.
WRc, 8:30-Treasure Chest: Ii. Roberi
0luk, one Of the men who bombed Toxic with
Doolittle, is guest.
WN S:3O-This is the Enemy: coun
Carlo Sforza, leading Italian aniiFassisi in
America today, is guest for expose Of Coun
GaleaHo Ciano. Otherwise known as Il
Stupido."
WhAl, 9:00-Famous Jury Trials III,
maritime trial Of Capt. Thorns, whaler skipper
WAl. 9:30-This Nation al War: Abou
Evening star., 1942-07-12
EVENING Star Features

Star Fashes-Lafest news, fwite daily, Mon.
day through Friday WhAL, at Tao pm. and
500 pm. Analysis Of the weeks news by
Lothrop Sioddard, Sunday at 10 am.
National Radio Forum: Representatives Wes.
ley Disney Of Oklahoma and Richard Duncan Of
Missouri on The Sales Tax as Means ol
Raising Revenue for the Federal Government.
WhAL, Monday at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1942-07-12
Albert as Bonbardier

Eddie Albert, romantic young
comedian, wins place in the cast
of RKO Radios "Bombardier, u
thriller Of Army flyers which will
face the cameras in early fall. Al
ready allotted leading parts are Pat
O'Brien, Randolph Scott, Anne Shir-
ley and Walter Reed.
Evening star., 1942-07-12
News Broudcusts Toduv

WINX-News on the hour 10 ! am.
WWDc-News every hour on the half hou
10 Il am.
Evening star., 1942-07-12
Short-Wuve Programs

MOSCOW, 6:20-Broadeast in English: RKE
81 meg, 36.9 m.
LONDON, 8:00-Meef the People Of Britain:
CSC, 9.58 meg. 3i.3 m.; GRG, 1853 meg.
25.6 m.
GUATEMALA, 8:00-coneeh Of tho First
Military Band IOWA, 968 meg, 81 m.
MOSCOW, 8:30-romments in English: RKE,
81 meg, 1853 m.
LONDON, 9:t5-churh Service: CSC. 9.58
meg, 3i.3 NJ; GRG, 1853 meg, 25.6 m.
LONDON, 1i:t5-Briiain Speaks: CSC. 9.5S
meg, 3t.3 M; GRG, 1853 meg, 25.6 m.
LONDON, 1890 a.m.-Laie News: CSC,
9.58 meg, 3t.3 m.; 6RG. 1853 meg. 256 m.
Evening star., 1942-07-12
Photoplays in Washington Theaters This Week
THURSDAY

The Bugle Sounds"
and wild Bill Hickok
Rides"
Evening star., 1942-03-23
It's a Suit and Coat Seaso|

And YOUR season. For this American have the ereoes
choice had! You limited tooed
suit The desy suit zooed into fashion ore You cont get
blue This the otteng
Everything softer feminine look There's nothing standardized
this spring choose clothes with real personality!
Evening star., 1942-10-10
81 Companies 10 Operate
Vessels Under Land Unit

American and foreign flag ships
under the jurisdiction of the War
Shipping Administration are to be
operated under an ALLEGATION system
by 62 American companies.
Nine of the companies have been
designated to operate the foreign
flag vessels owned by the VISA. 1t
was explained that they have been
selected because of their familiarity
with foreign flag operation over a
period of years.
The initial quotas, it was said,
were fixed by Rear Admiral Emory
S. Land, war shipping administrator,
and were based on an analysis of
the tonnage owned by each opera
tor before the war, the acquisition
and disposal of vessels since that
time, the size and competence of
each company's organization and
other pertinent factors.
While censorship precludes the
disclosure of each ALLEGATION, the
administration said the quotas
range from $4,000 tons for foreign
vessel operators to 650,00O tons for
American flag operators.
Admiral Land emphasized the
need for utmost efficiency in trans
portation of the increasing flow of
military supplies. The prompt dis
patch and efficient loading of YES
sells, he said, is of primary impor-
tance in utilization of the Nation s
merchant tonnage.
Evening star., 1942-10-10
Minnesota Governor
Forms Own Manpowel
Group in Labor Hunt
Seeks to Avert Crisis
In States Dairy and
Farming Industries
BY the Associated Press.

An experimental Little Manpower
Commission" first OF its kind to be
set up by State, began operation
in Minnesota today to avert what
Gov. Harold E. Stasscn called a
critical shortage in the Nations but
ter supply.
Here to discuss with the War Man
power Commission and selective
service Minnesota's farm labor
shortage, Gov. Stassen announced
the formation of the manpower
group yesterday. He appointed Vic
tor Christgau, former AAA dairy ex-
pert, as director with authority over
all State departments.
Asks Freezing" of Farm Workers.
Gov. Stassen appealed to Maj.
Gen. Lewis D. Hershey, director of
selective service, to freeze" farm
workers in their jobs for at least
three months. The Governor said
Gen. Hershey indicated he would
take some action within a few
days"
Gov. Stassen said Minnesota, big
gest butter producer in the United
States, has lost 100000 Of its 100000
farm workers to the armed forces
and defense industries.
The new commission he added
would strive to reduce male employ
ment in the States non essential
industries and in Government bu-
reaus by 20 per cent within the next
80 days, replacing them with women
Employment Offices Planned.
Rural placement Offices are to be
established throughout Minnesota
to help recruit farm labor. Simpler
Government procedure will be
adopted, he added, so that men and
women on old-age assistance rolls
can take farm jobs temporarily.
Besides meeting the farm prob
lem, the Minnesota commission will
attempt to keep employment in the
States vital iron mines at an ade-
quate level, Gov. Stassen said.
The Governor and Senator Ball,
Republican, of Minnesota told Gen
Hershey Minnesota's plight reached
a climax last week with advertise
ment of 1000 farm auction sales
compelled by labor shortage.
Evening star., 1942-10-10
Bark|ey Sees 1912 Vote
Verdict on Wars Conduct
By the Associated Press.

Majority Leader Barkley, urging
that all qualified voters take part
in the forthcoming elections, said
last night the outcome will be h-
evitably regarded as the peoples
verdict on the accomplishment OF
Congress and the executives" In
wartime.
In statement issued through the,
Democratic National Committee,
Senator Barkley said "the size of the,
vote in the primary elections
throughout the country due to our
preoccupation with the war, may
have failed to register the national
sentiment in a clear-cut way"
Some Republicans have said the
primary votes indicated swing
toward their party.
Beyond doubt, there have been
mistakes made, Senator Barkley
said. ut could not be otherwise
when vast nation is suddenly.
transformed from industrial and
social pursuits into a gigantic war
machine. But there are compara-
lively few who will look alone on
the flaws in this stupendous effort,
The great majority of people will
contemplate and evaluate the effort
as whole.
1T is essential, therefore, that
every possible vote should be cast
to the end that the verdict may be
representative and decisive. The
Senators elected this year will serve
until l949 and will in all likelihood
hel p to make the peace which shall
end this war" .-r
Evening star., 1942-10-10

than ever now, I would consider
such a system sound hospital
practice"
The new obstetrical ward at
Gallinger now is being designed in
the office of the municipal archi-
tect, it was learned, and will be
constructed out of $60S,OOO allocated
from Lanham Act funds. Compile
tion of the building is expected in
a matter of months
Emergency and Casualty Hospi-
tails have no obstetrical wards, and
so are not concerned with the new
procedures.
At Columbia Hospital, which
specializes in obstetrical and other
women's cases, it was explained that
attempts are being made to get the
mothers and babies home "a little
earlier" Asked how the plan was
working, an official said it was so
far all right" e, 5.-
Once in awhile a mother has to
come back to the hospital for fur
ther treatment, but for the most
part all has been well with those
who have gone home earlier than
they used to, it was explained.
At Garfield Hospital, the new plan
has increased the capacity for ma
ternlty cases about 20 per cent, an
official reported. Mothers and ba-
bies formerly went home in about
10 days, but now most of them
leave in about days, depending, of
course, on the normalcy of the case
G. U. Adopts Practice.
Providence Hospital has no set
rule either about the matter, but if
the patient and the doctor think
conditions warrant, the cases are
leaving earlier now. I'VE like to
keep them 8 or 10 days." said an
official.
Georgetown University Hospital re-
ports success in working out the
plan. I'VE have to do it, because
we are overcrowded and we want to
give service to all these new moth
ers,' said an official. Some are leav-
ing the hospital in five or six DAYS,
We would rather have them nine
days. But in cases of normal ma
ternity, where conditions at home
are perfect, we allow them to 20
home even earlier. AS a matter of
fact, a mother and baby went home
today after delivery yesterday"
At George Washington University
Hospital 1t was said that unless the
doctor in charge of the case recon-
mends a longer stay, patients may
leave in eight days instead of the
usual 10, which formerly was the
practice. This makes the turnover
more rapid said a spokesman, land
eases the situation, providing help
for more mothers and children"
Freedmens Hospital formerly let
maternity cases go home in 8 to 10
days, but now they are leaving. if
normal, in about six days. This is
definitely not routine procedure, :"
explained DOCTOR" but is due to the
pressure on our facilities. It makes
room for more"
Evening star., 1942-10-10
WaIkout Over ChrYsIer
Smoking Ban Is Ended
BY the Associated Press.

DETROIT, Oct. Introduction
returned to normal today at the
Chrysler Corps big Jefferson avenue
plant after a one-day curtailment at
tributed to dispute over no-smok-
ing rule. -.
The management said 1000 day.
shift employees walked out yesterday
ir protest against a 24-hour disci-
plinary lay-on invoked against 750
others for violating the regulation.
A Chrysler spokesman said workmen
began smoking Immediately after
reporting for duty in a deliberate
Haunting" of the 25-year-old smok-
ing ban.
Jack Zeller, president of Chrysler
Local No. Z, United Automobile work.
ers (CIO), denied there had been a
sympathy walkout, and said only
men sent home by their foremen left
their posts. He added his opinion
that the corporation had been very
petty about smokers receptly," and
said the union planned to seek a
conference with management repre-
sentatives regarding the smoking
ban.
Evening star., 1942-10-10
Editor Sees Ground Laid
For Dictator in A. P. Suit
By the Associated Press.

SHREVEPORT, La, Oct. 10
The Governments suit against the
Associated Press If successful, would
result in making newspapers COM
mon carriers, place them under
Federal regulation and create a sit
uation that would be ideal for q
possible future dictator, James E
Crown, editor of the New Orleans
States, said In an address at the
Rotary Club luncheon here yes
terday.
He charged the suit was the out.
growth of political spite and, II
upheld, would dissolve the Asso-
ciated Press, the greatest news
agency in the world"
1T would be the destruction OF
everything that we are fighting fol
at this time" Mr.. Crown said. III
you make newspapers a common
carrier they will be subject to reg
ulation and that would be Just
what dictator, should one arise
would be looking for.
1--WE talk about the four free
doms--freedom of worship, freedom
Of speech, freedom of the press and
freedom at assembly and petition,
but when you destroy . free presl
you destroy all"
Evening star., 1942-10-10
British Coptives Lost
On Jap Ship, Toxic Says
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. ~
BERLIN (From German Broad.
casts, Oct. 10.-A Toxic dispatch
said today that survivors from the
japanese transport Lisbon Maru.-
1858 tons, reported sunk in Chia'
nese waters by a United States SUBJ,
marine, arrived this morning at
Moji port of the Japanese island
of Kyushu III
Among the survivors were an un-
specified number of British prison.
ers of war who were rescued" the
dispatch said. THE transport had
approximately 1900 British prison.
ers on board, many of whom lost
their lives"
Evening star., 1942-10-10
|Wi|Ikie on Way Home
From China 10 Make
Report 10 President
Foct-Findine Emissory
Takes PIune at Down
After Troop Review.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. 49,. =
CHUNGK1NG, Oct. 10.-Wen-
dell L. Willkie was homeWard :,
bound today from a fact-f1nding
mission in 13 countries, during
which he urged speedy estab-
lishment of a second European
front and increased Allied aid
for China. -..,
Mr.. Willkie took off from Cheng-
tu, capital of Szechwan Province =
in Central China, at dawn yester-
day after an inspection Of some OF :
Generalissimo Chang Kai-shek's .
front line troops on the Yellow
River. ...
The announcement was withheld
until today for his safety, to con-
ceal his movements from the Jap :
anese.
Mr.. Willkie is expected to 80 di-
rectly to Washington to report to
President Roosevelt.
Boards Plane at Dawn. r
He, was flown Thursday from
Sian to Chengtu, arriving after,
dark. He had dinner, said his
good-bys and went to bed at the =,
airdrome hostel. At dawn he board i
ed his plane and took oil quickly,
He took along numerous souvenirs
from Chinese organizations and Of;
fcials.
Previously Mr.. Willkie wound up
his visit to the front by reviewing
a spick and span Chinese division
holding down second line posi-
ton. Riding in an automobile, he
inspected the division drawn up inn
hollow square and then took his,
place in the reviewing stand to,
watch the 10000 officers and men
march past. ;.
In the parade, in addition to in-''
fantry. were tanks. light and heavy
artillery, mountain guns, mule
transport, engineers, signal corps,
cavalry, armored cars and truck
borne troops. -
Willkie Praises Maneuvers.
After passing in review the divi.-
sion assembled quickly and silently
in mass formation before the stand :
without single spoken order. The
maneuver brought expressions Of
admiration from Mr.. Willkie and
members of his party.
Addressing the division, Mr..
Willkie saluted the troops as "com--
panions in arms of the soldiers Of
my own country" =
"You are first among a proud
1
fighting for five years with match-
less courage. Free men all over
the world admire YOU 1t is our duty
to see to it that you have adequate
arms and equipment to carry on the
struggle further.
when 1 return to America I will
try to picture you to my own
countrymen."
Evening star., 1942-10-10

working in the Thomas P. McLachlen.
post finance Office at Boiling Field
and will enter the officer candidate
school at Duke as soon as there
Is a vacancy.
The soldiers father was a captain
in the Air Corps during the last
war. A brother is now serving as q
yoeman in the Coast Guard.>
Evening star., 1942-10-10
Navy Yard 10 Observe
Navy Day. by Working

To avoid interruption OF war pro-
ductior1. the washington Navy Yard
will not observe Navy Day, October
27.
The Navy Day dinner, however,
will be held as usual at the May
flower Hotel with Admiral William
D. Leahy, chief of staff to the com,
mander in -chief OF the United
states Army and Navy, as guest
speaker.
Tn. commandant Of the Navy
Yard and other high ranking naval
e.icers will attend the celebration.
Evening star., 1942-10-10
D. {. Man in England
For Red Cross Work

George Slaff, of 1910 Rhode Island
avenue NV. is among eight Ameri-
can Red Cross workers who have
arrived safely in England for assign
ments in recreation clubs for Ameri-
can service men in the British Isles,
the Red Cross announced today.
Mr.. Slaff was graduated from Har-
ward University ana Leland STAN
ford University Law School. Re
was admitted to the New York bar
Evening star., 1942-10-10

Ill 10OO anu COll-
tinued his pri-
vate law practice
until 1888 when
he became prin-
cipal attorney of
the Sc Gu r tiles
and E x c h ange
co m m ! s S i o. n.
From 1889 until
his Red. Cross
appointment, he
W a S aSSocia ted
with the Federal
Power Commits
sion. Mr.. Slaf
was also special
counsel of the
Evening star., 1942-10-10
cratic. Only once since reconstruc-
tions days has the State Senate been
Republican controlled.
Registration Light.

ClO1lS udyS 1idS tllc oGdUC ocIldUS DG6ll
Republican controlled.
Registration Light.
Political apathy was disclosed in
the primary election here this year,
the lightest primary vote since the
women began voting in 1922. The
total Democratic and Republican
vote was only $4,000, with 100000
Democrats voting and 214,000 Re-
publicans.
Registration throughout the State
fol the general election also has been
light. The campaign has scarcely
gotten underway. The Republicans
appear to have been more active
than the Democrats. With a Re-
publican Governor in the State
House, there have been more Re-
publican jobs, more patronage. which
may help the COP, as well as the
control of the city jobs in st. Louis.
The falling on in New Deal
strength in Missouri from It's heyday
in 1886, when President Roosevelt
carried the State with a lead Of 414,-
600 over ALI M. Landon, his Republi-
can opponent, is evident when 1t Is
remembered he won here two years
ago by less than $4,000 votes. -
Evening star., 1942-10-10

City OF LOUISVILLE, Ky. for two years.
He is native of Passaic, N. j.
John P. McDermott, formerly at
tached to Red Cross headquarters
here as assistant to the director of
military and naval welfare service,
was among three officials who have
arrived safely in Egypt to direct the
organizations services there, it was
announced today. A native of
Salem. Mass, Mr.. McDermott is a
graduate of the school of foreign
service, Georgetown University.
Evening star., 1942-10-10
Hero Finds Baby Harder
To HundIe Than Plane
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY.-Lt. Gordon
herwood-credited with two other
Navy pilots with sinking three Jap
anese aircraft carriers and a cruiser
is home on leave to see his wife
and his daughter, born while he was
In battle over the Pacific. Says he:
Handling baby, especially one
you've never seen before, is lot
more difficult than handling a dive
bomber"
Evening star., 1942-10-10

G a n d | d a t e
School at Duke
University, it
was announced
yesterday.
He is the son
of L. P. Nc
Lachlen, presi-
dent of the Nc
Lachlen B a n k
here. He en-
listed in t h e
Army in 1941
and had been
working in his
| fathers bank.
7 He has heero
Evening star., 1942-10-10

JOLIET, HL-GUARD TELLS STORY OF ESCAPE-Guard Her
man Kross standing right tells Warden H. Stubbleheld
of satevle Prison and T. p Sullivan standing ef State
director of public safety about the prison break yesterday
Roger Touhy and six others Touhy the leader
the Terrible Touhy gang and serving 99year
the kidnapping of John (Jake the Barber) Factor.
Evening star., 1942-10-10
CorpI. McLachIen Named
To Attend Officer School

Corpl. Thomas P. McLachlen, "a,
Chevy Chase, Md, has been selected
by officers at Boiling Field to attend
the Finance Department Officer
Evening star., 1942-10-10
II Million Drafted in China

CHUNGKING, Oct. 10 (P.-China
has drafted 100000 men into
military service since 1887, War
Minister Ho Ying-chin said in a
message to the nation yesterday,
Evening star., 1942-10-10

Record for Last "a Hours.
fFrom noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, 10. at 4:06 pm.
Lowest, 56. at $50 am.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, 80, on July 10.
Lowest, 8, on January IL.
Humidity for Last ~ Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon todayl
Aighest, es per cent, ct $50 an.
Lowest, ~ per cent, at 2:30 pm.
Evening star., 1942-10-10

War bonds make bombers to bomb
the Axis and lower eur taxes. Why
not buy some and help yourself? /,
Evening star., 1942-10-10
Weather Report

District Of Columbia-Not quite tonight gentle to
winds
Virginia and Maryland Moderate temperature tonight
Evening star., 1942-10-10
Report for Last "a Hours.

River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
this morning at Harpers Ferry: Potomac
slightly muddy at Great Falls.