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Evening star., 1942-03-11
CriippstoTake
Dominion Status
Plan 10 India
Churchill Repeats
Promise of SeIf-Rule
After War Ends
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
LONDON March II. Prime
Minister Churchill repeated to-
day Britain's promise of domin-
ion status for imperiled India
after the war and announced
that his ranking aide, Sir Stat
ford Cripps, would go to India as
an emissary to seek assurance
that precise plan already draft
ed by London would gain general
Indian acceptance.
/. The promise Of Indian sef-gov-
ernment within the British COM
monwealth of nations after the war.
first made in August, 1910. so far
has failed to mollify Indian Nation
aliStS.
But Mr.. Churchill, in a long
| awaited statement 10 the House OF
Commons, disclosed that the gov
ernment. in order to "clothe these
general declarations with precision
and to convince all classes. races
and creeds in India of our sincere
resolve" had gone a step forward
and agreed TO detailed plan.
Details Not Disclosed.
He did not, however, disclose the
exact nature of the concessions by
which his government hopes to win
the loyalty of India's 100000 peo-
Piles for the defense of the rich sub
continent now threatened by the
Japanese advance in Burma and to
the Indian Ocean
we should i'll serve the common
cause if we made declaration
which would be rejected by essential
elements in the Indian world and
which would provoke fierce COM
munal disputes at the moment when
the enemy is at the gates of India"
he said.
Sir Stafford. who has returned
from the ambasSadorShip TO Moscow
to become Lord Privy Seal and who
is known as proponent of Indian
government. has the task 10
procure in India the necessary
measure of assent, not only from the
Hindu ma ajority, but also from those
great minorities amongst which the
Mossms are the most numerous and
on many grounds pre-eminent," Mr..
Churchill announced.
We must remember that India
has great part to play in the world
struggle for freedom and that her
help must be extended in loyal COM
radeship 10 follow the Chinese
people who have fought alone" he
declared.
Will Confer With WaveII.
Accordingly. Sir Stafford also will
confer with Sir Archibald P. Wavell.
the British commander in India, on
the military situation.
Sir Stafford, a member of the war
cabinet. had volunteered for the
task. Mr.. Churchill added. and goes
with the full confidence of the gov
ernment"
Mr.. Churchill plainly indicated
that the cabinet had struggled with
thornv problem. with the ma ioritv
Congress Party in India demanding
unconditional freedom for all India,
and leaders of the MoSlem minority.
from whom Britain draws some of
her best Indian fighting men. threat
ening on the other hand to revolt
if they are not granted a special
See INDIA, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1942-03-11
British Doubt Nazis Plan
To lake French Fleet
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, March IA British
source declared today there was
mo indication at present that the
Germans intend to take over the
french fleet"
He said French Admiral Jean
Darlan was very proud of the
French feet which he created and
I doubt whether he would allow it
TO fall into the hands of the Ger
mans"
The French battleship Dun
kerque was damaged pretty Sc
verely' in the July, 1910, battle of
Oran, he said.
Temporary repairs enabled her
to be transferred to Toulon, he
added. but 1t is not likely that
she will be ready for action for a
good many months"
Evening star., 1942-03-11
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. March ll.-Those
who won't work aren't good enough
to serve in the Army, 1t. Gen. Ben
Lear declared today.
Il do not appreciate-nor does any
Soldier-the remarks we sometimes
read when there is strike: Make
them work or fight" the I'd Army's
commander said.
The individual who is unwilling
to work We don't want picked up and
sent to us to join combat troops.
He isn't good enough. We don't
want his spirit, and We don't want
his presence"
An aide said the generals re-
marks-in speech to the Cleveland
Advertising Club-should not be in
terpreted as passing judgment on
strikes in general" but, rather. as
an expression of resentment against
the work or fight" slogan as derog-
atory to the Army.
IF you want to discipline and
make useful those who have refused
to work faithfully with the team, let
labor battalions be formed for
Evening star., 1942-03-11

Foreign.
5000 Aussies fight in Java. Dutch
report. Page Al
Marblehead is sunk in Indian Ocean.
japanese claim. Page Al
London press calls for revenge
against Jap atrocities. Page Al
National.
War plants at so per cent capacity,
Nelson says. Page Az
Stimson arrives in Canal Zone for
inspection of defenses. Page Al
House faces preliminary vote today
on parity sales issue. Page Az
House committee calls on Treasury
for sales tax data. Page Az
Roosevelt opposes proposals to merge
Army and Navy. Page AS
House votes to raise debt limit to
$125 50OO, ,0O0, 900. Page Al
British Red Cross appeals to Japs for
prisoner protection. Page Al
Price maxima fixed for used tires
and tubes. Page As
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Black Market Penalty
Raised to ID Yeurs
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. March IL Herbert
Morrison, Minister of Home Secur-
ity, speaking in the House of Com
mons, said today the maximum term
of Imprisonment for black market
operations had been raised to IA
years.
Increased penalties resulted from
an extensive campaign in press and
Parliament for more severe punish
ment of racketeers.
Mr.. Morrison said the situation
would be studied further with a view
to strengthening further the ma
chinery."
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Lease-Lend Output
Far Below War Needs
Roosevelt Declares
S2,570,452,44l Aid
Actually Given Allies,
He Informs Congress

Emphasizing shortcomings OF
the American war production
program, President Roosevelt to-
day told Congress that the &C
complishmentS of the lease lend
program during its first year of
operation fall far short of what
is needed to turn the tide toward
victory"
The war can only be won.' the
President said. by contact with the
enemies. and by attack upon them
That takes time. for the United
Nations need more and still more
equipment and transportation. Sue
cess will come dearly, at the price
of defeats and losses. The offensive
that the United Nations must and
will drive into the heart of the
Axis will take the entire strength
that We possess
During the first year of lease
lend, ending today. Mr.. Roosevelt
said, the aid actually given to the
a. participating governments totaled
$2.570. .4S2 Al. out of total appro-
priations of more than $4,000
100000.
Volume Has Been Small.
OF this total sum. s5.425, 900 900
can be used only to buy essential
raw and intermediate materials
from which military and naval
weapons can be made abroad.
With solemn stress on what has
not been done. Mr.. Roosevelt sale: :
Although many have inferred
that the quantity of military mate
rial turned over has been enormous,
the hard fact is that in relation TO
need the volume has been small.
Deliveries to date are inadequate
because of the time and effort re-
quired to revolutioniZe our indus
trial system. and to attain the VOL
ume of production demanded of an
effective arsenal of democracy.
"Lend-leaSe tanks cannot be pur-
chased in the market place The
bulk of lend-leaSe aid must wait
upon the tooling of factories. the
pressing needs of our own armed
forces and the construction of new
ships to carry the remaining wea-
pons to our allies
U. S. Has Gained Experience.
However, the President declared
that what lease-lend had done in a
year was of vital Importance. He
said:
Had not the nations fighting
aggression been strengthened and
See I.EASE-I,END page Ar
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Seattle elects Mayor opposed by
Labor Leader Beck Page B-4
Reform group wins in Kansas City
election. Page BIB
Washington and Vicinity.
Commissioners order four-hour
blackout Friday night. Page Al
Blackout Act upheld in Bar AsSoci-
alton report. Page Al
Sugar shortage may eliminate some
variety of cakes. Page AS
War housing wage decision forecast
within three weeks. Page B-1
Resolution to block information Of
flee pushed: Page B-l
Overcrowding seen as peril to D. C.
health. Page B-1
Plans mapped to register sugar
users. Page B-1
Army order closes Van Ness
street. Page B-1
Miscellany
Natures Children. Page BIS
Vital Statistics. Page B-l4
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Two More Ships Sunk
or American Coast

NEW YORK. March II lP,.-Even
bolder and swifter in their attacks.
Axis submarines have sunk two ships
in nearby waters in as many days.
In the latest and most brazen
approach to the East coast since
the United States entered the war,
an enemy submersible with one we'll
aimed torpedo split in half the 6.766-
tSee BRAZIL, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Draft Lottery for 9,000,0 900
Will Start at 6 Pm. Tuesday
Stimson Asked to Drow First Capsule
In Third Ceremony Since Law Was Passed

President Roosevelt who drew the
first number in the first lottery, will
not attend the third drawing.
All the February l6 registrantS-
men aged 20 to A inclusive who
had not previously registered-now
are being assigned serial numbers.
Capsules bearing these numbers will
be drawn in the lottery from
goldfish bowl and the order in which
they are drawn will determine the
registrants order number
officials said further details of
the lottery will be announced later
in the week.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Order for BIuckout Friday
Again Exempts u. S. Buildings

Orders for q four-hour practice
blackout to be held between pm.
and midnight Friday were issued to-
day by the Commissioners. after they
had received permission for the test
from the 1st Interceptor Command,
Mitchell Field, Long Island.
Arranged as tentatively sched-
uled yesterday, the practice black
out. with the exception of its dura-
ton, will be the same in nature
as the 8 pm. to 6 am. test held
March 3.
Street lights will not be turned
of, traffic will not be halted and
Government buildings will be af-
fected only in so far as physical
arrangements and military neces-
Evening star., 1942-03-11

stiles permit, it was explained by
Col. Lemuel Bolles, civilian defense
director for tho Metropolitan Area.
In spite of hurried efforts to
darken Government buildings, the
official order makes the same ex-
ceptions as it did for the blackout
last week, again exempting "all
lights emanating from Federal and
District operations, institutions,
buildings and equipment" Incl
dentally exterior lighting from
lighted pipes cigars, cigarettes and
means of igniting the aforesaid"
is permitted.
Col. Bolles said air raid wardens
and police would be instructed not
(See BLACKOUT, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Nine Jap Ships Sunk or Damaged
By Aussie Planes off New Guinea;
Brazil Preparing Axis Reprisa|s
Decree by Vargas
Follows Fresh
Ship Sinking
Py TIE Associated Press.

Fy lTe Associated Press.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil,
March Ill President Getulio
Vargas issued a decree today CIV
ing himself the authority to de-
clare a state of war or a state
of emergency throughout the
country in case of foreign men,
ace, imminence Of internal dis
turbance or existence of a plan
of conspiracy.
Promptly answering the torpedo
ing of the fourth Brazilian ship of
the United States coast in three
weeks, the decree cleared the way
for imprisonment of Axis subjects
and seizure of Axis property.
Orders for seizure of Axis prop
erty were expected within 48 hours
The decree, issued as Brazil was
experiencing increasing shipping
losses as a result of Axis submarine
activity of the United States Allan
tic coast, declared that from the
time the use of the armed forces
for the defense of the state becomes
necessary. the President will declare
a state of war in all national terri
tory or in part of it
Any endangering of the countrv's
institutions or the safety of its citi-
zenS or territory is sufIicient cause
fol the president to declare a state
Of emergency in the whole country
or any part of it, the decree pro-
vided.
Sailings are Suspended.
All constitutional guarantees re-
lating to the life and property of
citizens of foreign states which may
have 'practiced acts of aggression
harmful to the Brazilian state
would thereby be suspended. the
decree said.
At the same time the Government
shipping line, Lloyd Brasileiro, an
nounced that suspension of all sail
ings of Brazilian ships to the United
States had been ordered by the Gov
ernment and all such ships en- route
to United States ports ordered re-
called home.
Acting Secretary of State
Welles commended BraZil's recall
of her ships and Vargas emer-
gency decree as wise and neces-
sary measures in the face of the
new Axis threats in the Atlantic
This followed the loss of four Bra
lillian ships totaling 22.23l tons by
submarine attacks off the North
American coast.
Brazis shipping losses in the
World War led her to declare war
against Germany.
May Organize Conveys.
1t seemed likely the Brazilian
government would decide to await
the organization of a convoy sys-
tenn rather than continue TO risk
heavy losses to it's unarmed mer-
chant marine.
The loss of the fourth Brazilian
ship, the 5.l52-ton Cayru. sunk
Sunday night about 1870 miles of
Ambrose Light. was announced yes
terday. Fifty-three crew members
and six passengers were still miss
ing. There were Is survivors.
Other Brazilian ships lost were
the Buarque, off Cape Henry, Va.
February IA: the Olinda, off the
North Atlantic Coast, February II
and the Arabutan, torpedoed last
Saturday of the North Ctrolina
coast,
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Los Angeles on Raid Alert
For Hour and Six Minutes
BY TIE Associated Press.

BY TIE Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, March ll.-Air-
raid wardens and emergency units
we're mobilized shortly before dawn
today by an alert order. The 4th
Interceptor Command gave an all
clear signal an hour and six min
utes later without decreeing gen.
eral blackout.
In San Francisco the Western
Defense Command said an "un-
identified object" caused prelimi-
nary, or yellow" alert at 5:49 am.
(8::49 am. E. w. t.. This was
changed to a blue" alert at 6:03
am.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Bv TIE Associated Press.

By 'ft ASSOCIATED Press.
Selective Service officials today
set 6 pm. next Tuesday as the
hour for starting the draft lot
terry which will determine the
order of liability for service of
an estimated 100000 men who
registered February Is.
officials said Secretary Of War
Stimson had been asked to draw
the first capsule in the lottery. the
third since enactment of the selec-
tive service law, but the first since
war was declared.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Four BIosts in Ocean
Felt on N. J. Shore
Nv tbs ASsociated Press

BY the Associated Press.
MANTOLOKING. N. J.. March IL.
-Four heavy detonationS. which
shore observers said apparently came
from the Atlantic Ocean, ratified
windows along a 10-mile stretch
from Manasquan to Lavallette today.
The Coast Guard communications
center at Point Pleasant Beach,
within the affected area. reported it
had no word of the cause.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Bombing Injury Keeps
Won Popen in Ankoro

By tkc Associated Press.
BERLIN From German Broad
casts, March 11.-DN.B. reported
today that Franz Won Papen, Ger
man Ambassador to Turkey, will
have to delay his visit to Berlin
because of IAN injury to his eardrum
suffered in the attempt on his life"
in the recent Ankara bombing.
D.NB. said Won Papen was being
treated for his injury in Ankara.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Treasury, Post Office
Fund Bill Approved

President Roosevelt today signed
the Treasury and Post Once appro-
priations bill for the fiscal year be-
ginning July l, carrying $l,ll3,000,-
600.
Evening star., 1942-03-11

visit encampments and emplace-
ments in the Panamanian jungle
With Mr.. StimSon we're Harvey
Bundy, Assistant Secretary of War
for Air, and Col E. L. Harrison. Mr..
StimSOnS aide.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Main Jap Fleet Intoct,
British Sources Say

LONDON, March IL (P,.-An au-
thoritatiVe source said today the
strength of the main japanese feet
has not been impaired" by the
tSee INDIAN OCEAN, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1942-03-11
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the best possible way to keep
informed of the values to meet
your needs. The Star prints
not only all of today'S news to-
day but is the great shopping
guide for tomorrow in tens
of thousands of Washington
homes.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
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See LEASE-LEND, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1942-03-11

See AUSTRALIA, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1942-03-11

See GENERALS, Page A-6O
Evening star., 1942-03-11

,See HOUSING. Page A-6J
Evening star., 1942-03-11

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages Tx and 2-X of this edition Of
The Star, suppiementing the news Of
the regular home delivered edition.
cIosino N. Y. MEMBERSHIPS, Paqe 18
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05
ACCIDENTS DELAY
RAILWAY TRAFFIC

Washington, June 5.-An average
OF 81 trains a month are delayed on
account OF accidents at highWav-rail-
road grade crossings III IT, South
ern Railway System alone, accord
ing to ID. II. Beatty. superintendent
ol safety for the railway. "These
grade crossing accidents are causing
serious delays in the movement Of
wal materials and troops at a time
when every effort is being made W
ne railroads to expedite such naf-
fic," Mr.. Beatty explained.
During the first four months of
this year there were 248 accidents at
crossings on tn SoutheTns lines.
resulting III the death OF 32 people
and injury to "a.
Every time there Is a grade cross
ing accident, the freight on passenger
train involved IS delayed an average
of 80 minutes and frequently other
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05
Davidson To
Start Finals
On Saturday

Davidson. June 5-Completion Of
plans - a plcu.c Alumni Luncheon
To DC held On the ground which was
iClmtrly the center Of the old cOlleg
quadrangle rounded out preparations
iCr DaVidson's l0Gth commenc-m cnt
exercises. The new Upen-air meal. -
be heid Saturday al o'clock. Will
sdpplant the annual Alumni Banquet
and all visitors II the campus Will be
invited. Alumni everywhere are IN
'IlCd 10 bring their wives.
Dr. Oron Moore. prominent Char
Iotte physician, VIII act IS toastma~-
Ter for the midday program. High
light Of the day cegtmCnirs viii .
an address by tn Hon. Cameron
Morrison IN The Next Step Forward
tor DaNidSon'S Program which will
follow the pIcnic. Welcoming of TN
senior class into the Alumni group
the report Of the Alumni Council.
and the election of officers OF The
Association Will precede the princi-
pal address
Despite wartime transportation
n Gblems college authorities are eX-
E]ecting an unusually large number
Of visitors ion the exercises.
John l.. Payne. Alumni secre-
tary Ct the college, announced at the
same time detailed plans for the en-
tire commencement weekend which
Up- n Saturday, Jane G., with meet
lnEs o! tine Eurlutl> alumni groups.
followed ~ the picnic luncheon.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
By Shepard Barclay
THE Authority on Authorities

making that crazy-soundlng bid
of 3-Spades. whicn was not par.
ticularly dangerous. since he
knew that the side tad d club ut
for an escape If doubled. and that
the opponents We're strong
North'S double OF that showed
\ certain amount Of strength in
the suit. but he could not dare
leav" in his partners double OF
4-CIuhS. and consequently had a
hard job to do Not knowing
whether his partner had any
spades, he vas afraid to bid g.
Spades He also feared that any
lower bid might result in miss
ing The slam which seemed to be
present. and 50 he decided to bid IT
in his partners suit with o-Dia.
mOndS South could not take this
INTO 6-SpadeS. as North's earlier
double of spades did not neces-
Sarlly indicate any appreciate
length Ill the suit
Inc brilliant young man who
dld the opposing business in the
West was Peter LeVentritt hold
er OF several national Champion
ships. and he had the pleasure of
seeing South beaten two tricks in
the wrong contract of o-Dia
monds, after he led the spade ,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05
Gives Concise Rules o}
Civilian Protection

framed specialists have succeeded
~ expressing hIghly tecnmsal m
formation IN words Of one and t,y.
Syl.ablcs."
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05
nIOGAN CLENDENlNG. VI. ID.

ATIMELl ADDlTlON to war
r..,,tureI Is the manual Of instruc-
.Hn "Handbooh of Civilian Pro
lection. prepared for laymen by
r.yillan Defense Council Of
DE-. ClenGeuing viii answer
questions of general interest
. and linen only tar0GLh
lis f. ..3Iu.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05

d today the temporary designations
of Walter Spearman, Of the Journal
OF the Social Science department,
and George F. Homer of the Eng
fish department
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05
TO ARMY

Chapel It.tI. June 5.-Three more
members Of the University of North
Carolina faculty have joined the ma
.Cnal Nas effort for the duration.
Administration officials announce
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05

Current s"ug hit. "Somebody Else
Is Taxing My Place" 1t ought 10 be
dedicated to one BenltO Mussolini.
However, in that case, has would
be a better word than is
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05

his il. t-..tliA'
.gq College Of the City OF New
York. Il Is a small, compact man
.,' which contains a great deal Of
Information which We hope that
49,. y.,I not need but Which we
.UoiI. study I'm case
Csgotrr | discusses Total War
o,It.r civilian and gives a good
.,t..,a ,i the organization of CT
Gillian defense with training re-
r.n.nts for the following
rr.uus. messengers, drivers, aux
.li,rg arcmcu. rescue squads, aux
,liary police, air raid wardens, fire
Watchers. emergency food and
tog-ng. nurses aides, demolition
sr4 r.,arance crews, road repair
crews. CONTAMINATION squads
and ul3ty repair squads.
Chapter Titles
Cl4.ter II describes Air Raid
Con .... and Services; chapter
III. "iIrv fIghting'; chapter w.,
~|Iaeaauiury Bombs; chapter V Is
on POISON Gas; chapter VI is on
"Fir-t A.d"; chapter VII Is on
"CN4-.aa Conservation and Sal
var, and chapter VII. is on MI
triton in the Wartime Emer-
' I'En hook rms tn only IN
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05

ON the division suffer CORES
ponding delays as a result, accord
Ing 10 Mr., Beatty.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05

East and West had announced
that their opening bid of two in a
suit was on a weak hand. not good
enough for a sound bid OF one
With a hand strong enough to
guarantee game. they would
merely bid one of a minor. which
must be kept open. and would
jump on the second round. That
explains the peculiar looking
opening call of 2-Clubs in the bid
ding sequence given above.
North might have done better
if he had decided to treat his hand
as a t~Wo-suiter, by bidding spades
on his first turn. and then hearts
later, perhaps after a spade rebid.
Instead however, he doubled to
show the general strength of his
hand at once. That opened ne
door West to fenagle North
out f the correct contract, Nv
Distributed by King
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-05
HAS HE THE WFAPO\So

A PLAYERS ability to cope
with tactics used by his opponents
does not depend primarily upon
his shreWdneSs and general intel
iigence In the bidding II Is also
way to tell his partner the facts
about his hand regardless of what
the enemy may attempt In some
situations he may lack the ncceS
sary weapon to combat them.