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Evening star., 1942-07-30
; Ex-Members Tell
OF Silver Shirt Aims
At PeI|ey's Trial
Witness Says Leaders
Writings Seemed TO Be
Like Loving Porent's
Earlier Story on Page A-6.)

| 2, TIE Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 30.-Three
former members of the Silver Shirts
of America were questioned by the
government today in its prosecution
of William Dudley Pelley, 52-year-
old founder of the organization, on
charges of criminal sedition.
Martin Gall, 36, Cleveland meat
salesman. and his brother, Michael,
AZ, Cleveland meat cutter, were
two witnesses who identified them
selves as former Silver Shirts.
Martin Gall testified he had acted
AS a distributor for Pelley Publica-
tions. including the magazine The
Galilean" and the pamphlet I'VE
Fight for This Republic Only" the
two publicati tions on which the Gov
ernment bases its case against
Pelley.
No Meetings Since 1899 or 1910.
He testified there had been no
meetings of the Silver Shirts in
Cleveland since late 1899 or early
1910, but said the same group had
held several metaphysical meet
ings' at which Pelley's writings were
studied. From five to fifty persons
attended these meetings, the wit
ness said
Judge Robert C. Baltzell inter-
rupted to ask Gall If he believed in
all the purposes for which the Silver
Shirts were organized. (Pelley's
program, as detailed yesterday by
the prosecution, called for segrega-
tion of Jews in one city in each
State, adoption of Southern Negroes
as wards of the republic" use of
pre- 1929 wage levels as an economic
guide, and election of the Sep
hardic Jew, Franklin D. Roosevelt" "
as Presidentl
Yes, sir, l do answered Gall.
Asked what he meant by meta
physical meetings" the witness said:
Mr.. Pelley taught us that we live
on three planes-the mental, physi-
cal and spiritual"
Judge Baltzell interrupted again
to ask Gall If he believed in the
segregation advocated by Mr.. Pelley.
Yes, isn't the Indian segregated?"
was the answer.
Spectator Gets To-Day Sentence.
On determination by defense
counsel, Gall testified he believed
there was no interference with the
war effort in any of Pelley's writings.
Michael Gall gave testimony SINH
lar to his brothers. At one point
he said he believed that Pelleys
writings "were from the depths OF
the heart of a man who loves his
country = . written as by a loving
parent who sees mistake that
should be corrected"
Lowery Don Trumble. a Lansing
tMichD. school custodian, was
third former Silver Shirter to testify.
A spectator at the trial received
To-day senence for contempt of
court today after refusing, United
States Marshal Julius P. Wichser
said. to remove an unlighted cigar
ette from his mouth. The man
identified himself as Isadore Born
stein, ~, employed by an Indian
apolis loan company.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Six Demand Federal Probe
OF Chandler Pool Choroes

Even in the face of the fact that
this conduct has been condoned by
certain of1icial boards In Washing
ton, we feel that these circum-
stances should be Investigated by a
fair, impartial, political. fear
less grand jury in the Eastern Dis
trict OF Kentucky"
Mr.. Metcalf said the complaint
would receive the usual considera-
ton given by his ONCE to all such
petitions and added that the next
regular Federal grand jury was to
convene in Jackson in September.
Charges that Senator Chandler
violated priority regulations in &C
cepting the swimming pool had been
made by his primary opponent, John
Y. Brown. However. Mr.. Brown s
name was not mentioned in the
petition.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
| Mrs. WhitIock
| Wills Bracelet to
National Museum
5, the Associated Press.

TOLEDO, July 30-The diamond
and platinum bracelet given to her
by Elizabeth, Queen of the Belgians,
is bequeathed to the National Mu-
scum, Washington. in the will of
Mrs. Ella B. Whitlock, widow of
Brand Whitlock, Ambassador to
Belgium during the World War. The
will was filed today.
Proceeds of the sale of her collec-
ton of Belgian lace is to be used by
the Vicontesse de Beuhen as she
considers best for the assistance of
Belgians living in Belgium during
the present war. Mr.. Whitlock' S
autographed first editions are be-
queathed to the American Academy
of Arts and Letters. New York.
Numerous bequests to friends and
relatives were made in the will.
Value of the estate was not esti-
mated. Mrs. Whitlock died July IL.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Bob Fa|kenburg Upset
In Western Junior Tennis
B, the Associated Press.

B, the Associated Press.
KALAMAZOO, Mich, July 3d.
Bob Falkenburg of Los Angeles,
national interscholastic single
champion, was upset In a quarter
final match of the Western Junior
Open tennis championships here
today by Fred Kovaleski OF Ham,
tramck, Mich.
The Hamtramck star won the
first set, 60. dropped a hard-fought
second set, 1912. then rallied to
win the third, Ga
Art Mcdonald, Los Angeles.
seeded second in the tournament
behind Falkenburg. won his match
from John Brock, San Diego,
60. 6-l.
In boys singles, top-seeded Alan
Watson of Elizabeth, N. j.. defeated
Jack Blanton, Houston. Tex, 6-4
6-3, and Ed Ray of Taft, Tex,
defeated Howard Stoddard. Lansing
Mich, 6-3, go.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
litvinov Sees Roosevelt;
fRefuses 10 Comment

Soviet Ambassador Maxim Lit
vinov conferred briefly with Presi-
dent Roosevelt late today presum-
ably in connection with the critical
situation on the Russian front,
though he declined to divulge the
subject of discussion.
AS the Ambassador left the White
House, he was asked If he had
brought to the Presidents attention
Stains mo retreat" order to the
Red Army.
No" he replied, Il assume the
President reads the newspapers.
He sidestepped questions about
whether his visit had any connec-
ton with the plight OF the Russian
troops fighting the German on
slaueht by saying that the situation
remains as 1t is."
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Reds Will Strike CounterbIow
Soon, Military Writer Declares

affords no grounds for pessimistic
sppraisals."
The Germans have transferred
seven divisions from France to
Voronezh, he declared.
Also reviewing the battle of
Egypt, the Moscow News, which is
published here, said it showed
again luck is no ally of II Duce, +"
whose plan to take Alexandria had
failed.
development of the campaign
gives ground for assuming that the
whole African affair Is nothing but
a German ruse to divert attention
from the principal theater of hos
tilities. the Soviet German front,
and from Western European coun-
tries where a second front Is ex-
pected to epen." the review said.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Raid
CONTINUED From First Paee }

necticut avenue, Seventeenth street,
Pennsylvania avenue, r and Eley-
enth streets. then back to Penn
sylvania avenue and on to Con-
stitution avenue to Seventh street.
and completed his trip at the VIII
lard Hotel.
He said he noticed excellent CO.
operation and compliance. except
that along Seventeenth street be-
tween K street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue crowds In doorways were not
properly sheltered.
Callahan Generally Pleased,
Police Inspector Harvey G. Gala
han, who also toured the downtown
area. had no fault to find with the
rapidity of clearing the streets, but
said he had noticed a number OF
people were still standing in door
ways and In front OF shop windows.
He also said some motorists had
parked behind streetcars in the mid
die OF the street. Orders will soon
be issued to motorists, he said. with
an explanation of the proper way
to park at the sound Of the siren.
Police headquarters reported two
minor accidents occurred during the
test but did not have immediate de-
tails.
The Senate was approaching the
END OF its days business when the
sirens began to blow, but took two
or three minutes to complete action
on a pending bill before adjourning
All employees In the Capitol and
more than 100 visitors in the gallery
marched across the Plaza to the
Senate Once Building In accord
ance with pre-arranged plans.
Soviet Ambassador Maxim Lit
vinon, Secretary of Commerce
Jones and Norman Davis, chairman
OF the American Red Cross. who
had overlapping appointments with
President Roosevelt, were in the
White House Executive Off1ces when
the alarm sounded.
Members of the White House
stan left their desks for special
shelter areas during the drill.
The test interrupted proceedings
OF four courts in the Municipa]
Court Building this afternoon
Courtrooms were swiftly cleared bv
bailif1s acting as deputy BUILDING
Wardens, and all persons were
directed to the first floor of the
building, designated as a shelter
area.
For two of the jurists-Justice
James w. Morris in District Court
and Judge John p. Mcmahon in
Irafflc Court-it was the second
drill of the day. A false alert
earlier forced the two jurists to call
recesses.
Judge Walter j. Casey, sitting in
Jury Court, and Chief Judge George
P. Barse in the United States
branch of Municipal Court also
ordered sessions recessed when the
official tests came. The two jurists
did not call halt to proceedings in
the first alarm
Evening star., 1942-07-30
La Guardia Accepts
Jet Bomb Quenchinq
Offer From Lands
No Dispute Between Two
Over Relative Merits of
Spray, Mayor Declares
Earlier Story on Page ALI.

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. July 30-Mayor F.
H. La Guardia today accepted the
offer of James M. Landis. director
of the Office of Civilian Defense. to
have Government experts demon
strate in New York the effective
ness of the new OCD jet method of
combating incendiary bombs.
At the same time Mr.. La Guardia,
former OCD director, declared that
there was no dispute between him
and Dean Lands over whether
jet or spray of water should be used
in fighting the fire bombs. assert
ing that the New York City Fire
Department was the first to recon-
mend use OF jets.
Mayor La Guardia added, how
ever. that the city was advising
owners OF small stirrup pumps to
continue to use the spray method,
since the pumps are incapable of
producing a stream strong enough
for effective jet use.
I'VE use jet streams with all
larger hose" the Mayor telegraphed
Dean Lands, who earlier had de-
clared that statements by New York
off1cials may cause such serious
confusion in the public mind as to
imperil life and property"
The Mayor did not set a specific
date for the demonstra ton, which
Dean Lands suggested should be
conducted by the Chemical Warfare
School of Civilian Protection and be
open to the press.
Meanwhile, the New York Fire
Department arranged to test the
respective merits of the let and
spray methods in a demonstra ton
tonight at the Randalls Island Sta
dlum before 1000 city employees,
Until new OCD regulations were
announced last week-assertedl
based on experience in England
the spray method had been accepted
generally by AFRAID wardens as the
proper. system for putting out In
cendiaries.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Suilorettes
Continued From First Page J

tember. Facilities already have
been arranged for housing. studies
and recreation. The captains chief
aide In the training program will be
1t. Elizabeth Crandall, WNR. on
leave from her position as dean of
women at Stanford University,
The candidates will be in uniform
and Will follow military routine
There will be drilling and physical
training In addition to the heavy
classroom schedule. While some
Navy enlisted men will be around
to help for while, the women are
expected to take over nearly all the
work eventually, driving and service
ing cars and hustling baggage.
After four months OF study. sue
cessful candidates will be commits
stoned Reserve ensigns and assigned
TO posts. The present setup pro-
vides In the Women's Reserve for
50 lieutenants, $50 neutenants q. -
and 6l4 ensigns.
Enlisted women also will 10
through a training school before
they are assigned. This school prob
ably will be located at a university
In the Middle West and is sched-
uled to open around November |
The course is to last is weeks
except that some with technical
experience may complete 1t sooner.
Enlisted women who can qualify
will be appointed to petty of1icer's
posts. with the same rank and nav
as Navy men.
Many Recruits Expected.
A college degree is required for
commissioned ofI1cer candidates
the same requirement exacted Of
men IN the Naval Reserve Corps.
Women interested in seeking COM
missions or In enlisting should ap-
ply to the director of naval of11cer
procurement at the nearest naval
district station. In Washington. the
authority is the central ONCE in the
Bureau of Naval Personnel. NAVY
Department. Navy recruiting sta
tons will not handle the applica-
tions.
Only a limited number of officer
candidates and certain other women
technicians will be picked for the
first officers candidate school at
Smith College out of the large num-
Der expected to apply all over the
country.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Earlier Story on Page A-l.)
,y The Associated Press

Earlier Story on Page A-1.)
By the Associated Press.
KUIBYSHEV, Russia. July 30
The day is approaching when the
Red Army will deliver counter
blow" Maj Gen. Zhuravlev. mill
tary commentator for the Moscow
News, said today in review OF the
battle of the Don.
The German Army is still ca
pable OF scoring short-lived sue
cesses in separate sections OF the
front, but We are certain the Ger
man war machine is hurtling to its
own destruction and will inevitably
be smashed" he wrote.
He said that the situation at
Voronezh had turned In favor Of
the Red Army and that the south
ern flank position, while serious,
Evening star., 1942-07-30
War Plant Operator
Says Taxes Block
Firm S Expansion
Senate Finance Group
Told Production
Could Be TripIed
Earlier Story on Page ALL

tEariler Story on Page ALL
Ry the Associated Press.
The operator of a small war plant
told the Senate Finance Commit
tee today he could triple his pro-
duction of essential war equipment
if the high corporation rates pro-
posed in the House e-approved tax
bill were reduced.
Paulsen Spence of Walden. N Y,
head of the Spence Engineering Co.,
testified that his firm could pro-
duce sl,5O0,0O0 worth of pressure
reducing valves for war plants in
stead OF its present quota of $780,
900 yearly If he could retain enough
money after paying his taxes to
finance expansion.
The essential point that you
gentlemen should consider Mr..
Spence told committee members. is
whether you want to get taxes or to
get out war production"
Mr.. Spence testified his company
expected to make a profit Of ap-
proximately $4,000 this year, Of
which s32 900 would have to be paid
out in taxes under the pending bill.
When Senator Connally, Democrat,
of Texas. said he believed that was
fair return on an investment of
100000, Mr.. Spence contended
there was no incentive for expan-
sion.
Testimony Supported.
why do you stay in business"
then?" Connally asked
Because I'm patriotic, Mr. Spence
replied. IF I went by dollars and
cents only, the best thing for me to
do would be to sell my plants, go
back to Louisiana and 60 cat6shing." :"
Mr.. Spence's contention that tax
alton was making it difficult for
smaller war plants to expand to
meet demands for production was
supported by President c. F. Hotch-
kiss, jr., of the Stow Manufacture
ing Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Mr.. Hotchkiss told the committee
that SO per cent of his company's
production of flexible drive shafts
was carried out under war con-
tracts, adding that 1t was mot un-
usual to receive orders representing
five years of pre-war business in one
mail"
The darn business doubles every
two or three days and we can't keep
track of it." he said.
Special Tax Base Urged.
Mr.. Hotchkiss said his company
was faced with a total Federal tax
of 81 per cent of its net income
under terms of the pending bill.
He suggested that the committee
consider creating special CLASH
fication for such smaller war plants
in the computation of the base on
which excess profits are calculated,
and that certain specific credits.
based on the increase of sales over
normal volume, be permitted. M
John W. Brooks of Syracuse, N. Y,
vice president of Pass and Seymour,
Inc, manufacturer Of electrical
lighting supplies, also complained
at what he said was the lack of
suitable credit for excess profits
taxation on such companies as his.
Mr. Brooks said his firm had had
large increases in the volume of
sales because of the war, but was
making less money than in previous
years because labor and material
costs had increased while the prices
of its products we're frozen.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
B, the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LEXINGTON. KY, July 3O.-Fed-
eral District Attorney John T.
Metcalf said he received today a
petition requesting a Federal grand
jury investigation OF "cert.a in
charges made against Senator A. B.
Chandler. seeking the Democratic
denomination in Saturdays primary
Mr.. Metcalf said the petition
signed by six persons who described
themselves as taxpayers OF Fay
ette County stated that Senator
Chandler is charged with violating
Federal regulation L-4l which for
bids the expenditure of more than
$500 on any private improvement in
any city. which the Senator does not
deny, and who it Is charged has re-
ceived from q war contractor a gift
OF swimming pool, of a cost Of
$4,000.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Plant Launches Eighth Ship

NEW ORLEANS, July 80 tP.-
The eighth Liberty ship to be built
by the Delta Shipbuilding Co., Inc.
the S. S. William B. Giles, was
launched at noon today In the COM
pany's slip in the industrial canal
The vessel was named for q for
mer Governor Of Virginia. Mrs
L. M. Farr, wife of the manager of
material at the plant, was sponsor.
Evening star., 1942-07-30

the chute and started walking to-
ward some lights. The lights
proved to be on the bombing range
and I hurried, away as best 1 could.
was afraid they might be dropping
bombs.
Mile From Scene.
II saw people in cars off in the
distance and tride to yell at them,
but I was unable to attract their
attention.
Il was about a mile from the
scene of the accident when I was
picked up. They this rescuers)
said l looked like ghost coming
out of the darkness. l was wrapped
in the silk parachute. trying to
keep warm. AS 1 was coming down,
I remember seeing the plane burn
ing on a slope a long ways away"
Mr.. Filan, 81. is veteran of the
Los Angeles Associated Press Btu
reau's Photographic staff. He was
among the first civilians to ride in
the Army's giant Bio bomber.
Missing for Hours.
He was missing for hours. Mean
while his wife and family in Los
Angeles had been notified that he
probably had died in the wreck.
Told about it in hospital, he
chided:
"A fine bunch of reporters! Why
don't you get your facts straight?'
He suffered severely sprained
ankle. scalp decorations and shock
but Army physicians said he soon
could be released from the hospital
Lit. Col, A. j. McVea, director OF
flight training for the air base, ane
1t. Clarence M. Skaggs, returning
on a little-used dirt road from the
scene of the wreck. came upon the
photographer wandering dazedly.
Evening star., 1942-07-30

at the ordnance plant and drove
away.
Mr. Straus said he was informed
the buses tthe number apparently is
a. military secreD take workers from
washington to the plant in the
morning and return to the city
empty Several trips are made daily
All of this is done, despite the fact
that transportation facilities in the
section are considered inadequate
Other residents repeatedly have
Demand for Service.
made similar complaints
The buses originally were designed
for use in New York to replace a
dismantled elevated line. The ODT,
as transportation conservation
measure, refused to allow the tram
sit company to use the vehicles since
there was in operation a parallel
streetcar line. So the buses were
taken over by the Navy and shifted
to Washington
We are looking into the situa-
ton" an ODT spokesman said. TO
Stt IL JuSJllldUlc use ~ UtlIlS Hldd6
of the buses. If we find there
isn't, we will consult with the Navy
to see if the buses can be operated
more efficiently There is a demand
for more adequate service in that
area
The Star. in an effort TO get the
Navy's side, called the appropriate
officer in the transporta ton section.
The reporter was Informed any
queries would have to be cleared
through the public relations" sec
ton. Public relations said press
information" would have to answer
the questions Press Information
sfter investigating, reported they
were sorry" but no information
about the buses could be given out
The reporter could, he was told
submit questions in writing to Ad-
mlral Robinson, head of the Bureau
of Procurement and Materials.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Woman Dies of Hurts
After 40-Foot Fall

Evelyn Minnick, colored, about
%, died in Emergency Hospital late
today from injuries suffered short
ly after 3 pm. when she fell from
the third floor of her home, 1643
Thirteenth street NV, to the
ground 40 feet below A rear ban
lister broke, plunging her against
the first floor porch steps.
The woman was carried into the
house by two colored men, Purlee
Smith and Allen Horston, and given
first aid treatment by an ambulance
physician before being taken to the
hospital.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Simon Will Probuted

Morris Simon, Washington attor-
ney who died April "a, left an estate
valued at 100000 and a "substan-
tial' amount of life insurance ac-
cording to a petition for probate of
his will filed in District Court today.
The entire estate was left to Mr..
Simon's widow. Mrs Natalie M.
Simon, 5226 Thirty ninth street NV.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
u IL Todoys Results ond Entries
II q 10 IN e w = for Tomorrow
Arlington tFast).

Arlington Fastl.
Hy the Louisville Times
l-Jackorack. Black Flame, Heath
town.
2-Deposit. Perfecto Phil, Power
House.
3-Philadelphia, Water Tower, Blue
Shot
4-Court Counsel, Mexicana, High
thorne. t.a
5-Heart Breaker. Akrontown, Mr..
Infinity
6-Sweepida. Happy Pilot. Wishing.
7-Votum, idle Sun, Aldridge
S-Prince OMars, Hup Nancy,
Tripaway.
9-Kai-Hi, Buss. The Object.
Best-Sweepida.
Camden Good.
BY the Louisville Times
1-Charlene, Kaptime. Abrupt
2-The Killer, My Lawyer, Early
Spring.
3-Bulrushes, Amplify, Wessex
4+Challante, Double B.. Sense.
5-First Son, Visiting Nurse, ZacA
Gray.
6-Blenweed. Flashalone. Sting Pal.
7-Navarin, Overcall. Golden Now
lee.
s-Mr. Goose, Pointing, Bright
Acre.
Best-Blenweed
Evening star., 1942-07-30

B, til Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse. $1,000: claiming;
3-year-olds and upward; ~ miles,
Helen's Boy (Lndberg) 7.2O $40 40
Whiskbriar tStout) 2.70 $50
Cisneros fLoveridke) go
Time, :b52s
Borland.
SECOND RACE-Purse. $1,000: claim
ing: 4-year-o and upward g. fLrlonRs.
Sobriauet tGorman) $40 $50 $50
Maroeay (Neves) $50 2.20
The Field (James) $50
Also ran-White Time. MIX Flip.
DAILY Double paid S36.10D
THIRD RAC+Purse, $1,000: claim
ins: 3-year-olds and upward; ~ miles;
Bright Gray (McCreary, 40 800
Roman Governor (Arcaro) $40
Time. :b43s.
and Tacoma.
FOURTH RACE-Purse. &l.5O0; allow
ances: 2-year-olds: 5Ia furlongs
ssess:s ss.ss s.sS:s sss '1S5s.ss S::.s} $50 s5SS
Time, / :O6 3-5.
Also ran-Chickaree. Seafare and Bar
Keep.
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Arlington Park
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse, 81 200: claiming
maidens; 2-year-olds; furlongs a,
Iron BarGe tBrookD 1880 700 42O
Edie Jane lBorton) $40 $50
Ventura Maid fBalaskD 40
Time, LBS
Also ran-Toy, Duke Saxon Grandma
Ray, Lucky Trip. Bolo Ella. Roma Call,
Town Victory, Termite and Pidy.
SECOND RACE-Purse. 81 200: claim
Ing; 3-year-olds and upward: & furlones.
Sidetrack tJordan) 1920 81 90 IA 20
Orphan Toy tHauer) 1880 35oO
Gummed Up iGrilD 80
Time. Halls
Also ren-Michisan Blue. Marbold
Downy Pillow. valdina Babe. Miilmore,
Moot Question, Spy Way, Midluck and
DAILY double paid S2be.2O1
Evening star., 1942-07-30
Bel Air

PS the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse. $500: claiming;
maidens: 2-year-olds; s furlongs.
Little Hoops CHarrelD $50 370 $50
Smoke BAN tSmith) $50 40
Outcome tRooD 3 so
Time :O2as
Also ran-Alfred Stuart Athaliah,
Deau Foot, Patland, Captain Bob, Halcyon
Rock and Miss Five to P.
inR; 3-year-olds. furlongs
Merry Mistake tB'rette) $50 40 430
Gratis tHarrelD 14O 500
Port Melody tMoon) 1.TO
Time, :303s.
Also ran-Mss Garlic. Fair Flame.
Busy Time, Rostan. Falconiere, After
orchids and Hedda Cab
daily Double Paid Sls.6O)