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Evening star., 1943-02-25

last April, when he sent her a radio
gram from Cebu. Although she re-
ceived a letter from Col. Richards
on August Is last, 1t had been writ
ten from Bataan on February 20,
1912.
In the Philippines, Col Richards
was air officer of the Philippine De-
partment. The War Department
notified her on January % of this
year, that Col Richards was held
prisoner.
Col. Richards has served several
tours of duty here at the Office of
the Chief of Air Corps. the last tour
having been from 1886 to 1899.
Home in Virginia.
The Richards home is at Riverton
Va, where Mrs. Richards still runs
the farm. She came here about a
year ago to help keep further occu-
pied while worrying about Col. Rich
ards being in the hands of the jap
anese. She Is now cashier at a
| local hotel.
The Richards have a daughter,
Mrs, Landonia Richards Strathern
wife OF Capt. William Strathern
Army Air Forces, and a son, Harri-
son Henry Cooke Richards, jr., who
is employed at the Fairchild Air
craft Corp. at Hagerstown, Md
Capt. Strathern was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross for fly
ing supplies in the Philippines to
the American forces, Mrs. Richards
said.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
CLARK Field Hero and 79 Other
u. S. Soldiers Are NoturoIized
Master Seret. HoIub,
A CzechosIovukiun,
Won D. S. 6.

| Uncle Sam today welcomed as a
citizen war hero-a 38-year-old
native of CZechoslovakia who shot
down two japanese planes in the
Philippines and became the first
enlisted man to win the Distin-
guished Service Cross.
He is Master Sergt. Anthony
Holub, an aerial engineer gunner of
the famous 10Th Bombardment
Group, who was naturalized, with
10 other soldiers in a special Dis
trict Court ceremony conducted by
Justice F. Dickinson Let's yesterday.
Sergt. Holub, who migrated to
Canada at the age of and became
a soldier in the American Army in
1929, won the D. S. c. for bravery at
Clark Field, near Manila, the day
after the Japs attacked Pearl Har-
Dor.
In the face OF deadly strafng
from japanese planes, Sergt. Holub
manned a machine gun in a ground
ed plane and returned the enemy
fire. After he had run out of am
munition, he spTinted 200 yards
across an open field, collected am
munition from another grounded
plane, returned to his post and re-
sumed his assault on the Japs. He
is credited with bringing down two
low-f1ying enemy aircraft in the
effort.
Sergt. Holub also saw action with
the famed 10Th in Java. New Guinea
and Australia. In addition to the
blue and white ribbon designa ting
the d. S. c. Sergt. Holub wears SYM
bols of four War Department cita-
tons.
His wife, Katherine, and his A.
year-old son, Robert Anthony Holub,
live in Wink, Tex.
The 19 other soldiers, natives of
II nations. are Staff Sergt. Anthony
Merolla, rs Gtalian); Corp. Albert
Abraham Karmia, 81 (Russian) and
Pvts. Louis Sobel, 81 (Russian):
Jack Jolley, % British; John
Valik. 43 Czechoslovakian); John
Joseph Gormley, 80 British; Angel
Felix Ibarra, % (Cuban) Emil Rain.
jr., 25 German: Francis Macleod
Mac1ver 38 British Antonio
Castanon, 26 (Mexican) Aram Naz-
arian. 81 (Armenian James Kares,
81 Greek; Louis Finlason, %
Costa Rican); Ernest Fell, 43
British; Michael John Kment, 43
(Czechoslovakian); Kopel Jakob
Henich, 81 (Polish Ben Futernick.
81 Russian); Charles Camille Win
nee, IS French), and Walter Edward
Seager, 35 British.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Auto Workers Union
President Refuses 10
Call Off Convention
Says October Meeting
Cont Be Cancelled, os
Secretary Perkins Asked
By the Associated Press.

DETROIT, Feb. 25.-President r.
J. Thomas Of the United Automobile
Workers (CIO) says he has advised
Secretary OF Labor Perkins that he
finds it impossible to cancel the
unions lS43 convention, scheduled
for October.
The union chief declared yester-
day that he had written Miss Per-
kins to that effect after being re-
ferred by Philip Murray, CIO presi-
dent, to letter in which the Labor
Secretary urged that delaying of
such meetings be considered in view
of transportation problems.
The UAW-CIO convention, Mr..
Thomas said, will offer an oppor-
tunity for discussing further con-
tributions to the war effort. He
added that because this is rela-
lively new union, large number Of
the members would interpret such
cancellation or postponement BIS an
attempt to perpetuate the leadership
in the fashion that has become a
reproach in some other unions in
the country"
Meanwhile. the union and the
Ford Motor Co. announced that Dr..
Harry Schulman had accepted the
post Of impartial umpire in union
company issues. DR.. Schulman, for
mer Yale University professor, is
administrative associate member of
the National War Labor Board.
DR.. Schulman was quoted in the
union announcement as saying that
he had long deliberated "on where
I can best serve the war effort and
the future OF industrial relations"
and that "the experiment at the
Ford Co. is so promising and chal-
longing that I am agreeable to ac-
cept."
The company union contract calls
for an impartial umpire to give ver-
diets on management-labor disputes
which fail of settlement through the
routine grievance hearing processes
The umpire sits as a final court of
appeals.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Mother in Congress
Demands Bickerino
Be Ended for War
With Two Sons in Service
Mrs. Bolton Urges House
To Face Realities
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Congress had an admonition to-
day from a mother of two sons in
the armed forces, Representative
Bolton, Republican, of Ohio to for
get pickering in order to face the
stark realities Of global war.
Mrs. Bolton declared that the war
must be won and that nothing else
counts, save protection Of the econ
omy.
Mrs. Bolton appealed to her COL
leagues in a floor speech to evaluate
every bit Of legislation challenged
by the thought of our men over
seas"
They" she said, ARE facing the
sheer realities of the most brutaliz-
ing war of all history. With death
on every hand. they are not con-
cerned with PARTIES, with subsidies,
with crop penalties.
They are not interested in over
time payments-the hours they
know are based upon necessity
with life or death or their pay
checks. They look to us for the
tools of war. They expect us to
measure up to their need"
The Basic Intent.
Suggesting that the country needs
to have confidence in Congress,
Mrs. Bolton called on the legislators
to make certain that the basic in
tent and purpose of everything we
do Is to further the war effort and
to protect our economy"
She declared that every measure
ito justify itself" must be for the
welfare OF strong fighting men, well
equipped for battle, and a civilian
army able to carry the load
so" she added, when we give
our final judgments, can We not base
them at all times upon just one
thing: The need of our armies and
of our people for the vital products
of the earth and Of the machines?
Can we not set aside every sugges-
ton of sectionalism and selfish in
terest and think only of these fun
damentals?
Clarifies What Is in Heart.
ITO meet our full responsibility
must we not lift ourselves out of all
pickering and disorder into a place
where everything we say and all we
do protects our production and our
economy?"
Il am not preaching. I am clari-
tying what is in my own heart and
in the hearts of all mothers-yes, of
all wives and fathers, too-as we
brace ourselves to meet the continu-
ing tragedies that are upon us.
Il claim the right and the privi-
lege to say these things because am
the mother Of two sons in the serv-
ice. Like every other mother, l am
perfectly aware of the drama of de-
feat being enacted in North Africa"
Asserting that the people in their
pain may turn and ask what Is Con-
gress doing" Mrs Bolton said that
I'VE must so govern our actions that
we can say to them in all sincerity:
We know there is no use of putting
up wailing wall in our hearts for
our dead in an attempt to hide our
inadequacy.'
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Black Market in Meat
Not Undu|y Serious
Here, Thompson Holds
But OPA Inspectors
Remain WotehfuI, New
D. c. Director Says

District OPA Director Robert K
Thompson said today he did not
believe the local black market in
meat was as extensive as some re-
ports have indicated. He conceded
however, that the problem of un-
earthing illegal traffic in meats is
not an easy one.
For the most part" he said. "our
own inspectors have to go out and
find the violators and get evidence
against them. We get very few COM
plants from the public which we
can follow up"
Mr.. Thompson, in his first press
conference since he took office.
pointed out that many customers
may not be aware that they are deal
ing on a black market Others, he
said, are reluctant to betray dealer
who has been supplying them with
scarce cuts of meat.
Will Continue Probes.
The OPA director said that his
enforcement division vas continuing
its investigation of black markets
and would do everything possible to
eliminate them.
Mr.. Thompson warned "B' and
"C' book drivers that unless they
have their tires inspected by the end
OF this week, they will receive no re-
newal Of their supplemental rations
when their current book expires
He pointed out that inspection rec
ords must be presented when an ap-
pllcation for renewal of gasoline ra-
tionS Is made or when a motorist
applies for a certificate to get a re-
placement tire,
A book drivers have until March
81 to have their tires inspected. De-
spite the fact that these motorists
no longer are eligible for any kind
of replacement tires they may OBJ
tain recapping service without GER
tificates, Mr.. Thompson pointed out
that "a" drivers will have to apply
for new rations when their current
books run out in July. Unless they
have complied with tire inspection
regulations, he said. they will not
be granted a new "a" book.
Cautions on Pleasure Drives.
Mr.. Thompson also cautioned all
drivers no to let warm weather
entice them to pleasure excursions.
At the same time, Petroleum Ad-
minlstrator Ickes, at a press confer
ence, said the chances for easing the
pleasure driving ban or of increas-
ing the value of gas coupons from
three to four gallons were mot
good" Although the petroleum sit
uation has leased bit" Mr.. Ickes
pointed out that the summer months
will have to be used to build up de-
pleted fuel oil stocks in this area.
Pleasure driving still is banned" !"
Mr.. Thompson said. Some people
appear to have forgotten that since
the warm weather began. But we're
going to keep after violators."
He said he hoped his inspectors,
in cooperation with metropolitan
police and park police would be able
to cut down essential driving
to the minimum.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Home-Front Troubles
Admitted by Hitler;
Long War Hinted
Mobilization of Nuzis
Called Greatest in
Europe's History
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. Feb. Reasserting
his confidence in victory, Adolf Hit
Ter yesterday promised a war mo
bilization of the spiritual and mate
rial values of Europe" such AS never
before witnessed. However, he hint
ed that the struggle might continue
for years and that there still were
difficulties on the home front.
He asserted that "the gigantic
mass of the German people is stand
ing behind the new Reich and the
National Socialist world of thought
which is inspiring it." but indicated
that all was not well within Nazi
Germany and occupied Europe, that
the Nazi party must break terror
with tenfold terror"
Reported Stin at Front.
The Fuehrer addressed a 1000
word proclamation to a Munich
meeting Of party followers. 1t was
read for him, for he was still with
the German soldiers fighting in the
East because it is there that the fate
of Germany and Europe will be de-
cided-a decision which must and
will end in our victory"
Hitler asserted that the German
people will mobilize and use their
forces to an extent exceeding that
in any war in history" and that
with their allies the Germans would
carry out "a mobilization of the
spiritual and material values of Eu-
rope such as our continent has not
yet seen in its history of several
thousand years"
Neither shall we hesitate a single
second to call upon the countries
which are responsible for the out
break of this war to do their bit in
the fatal struggle" he said in an ap-
parent reference to fallen France.
1--WE shall not scruple about for
eign lives at time when such hard
sacrifices are eXacted from our own
lives he declared, but did not am
plify that statement.
Proclamation Broadcast.
AS to the home front, Hitler de-
clared that 'in these coming months
%sAlo PSAAAcPS llic JdIl Will
have to fulfill its second great his
toric task. namely, to rouse the ma
ton to the greatness of its danger,
to strengthen the sacred faith, to
fnstlQ strength in weak characters
and ruthlessly to destroy saboteurs."
The proclamation, broadcast by
the Berlin radio and recorded here,
was read in the Munich Hofbrau-
haus by Secretary of State Herman
Esser to members. marking the 23d
anniversary of the founding of the
Nazi party.
Hitler again blamed Jews for the
war, but declared, I'VE shall break
and smash the might of the Jewish
world coalition, and mankind strug-
Cling for its freedom will win final
victory in this conflict"
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Board
Continued From First Page J

Il =
special person has been added to the
boards staff to handle congress
sional applications.
"As near as I can find out, Con-
gressmen complained last summer
that they had difficulties in estab-
fishing what ration board they were
in,' he said. Accordingly, since
their business addresses are within
Board No. /, we took on the job Of
handling their applications.
According to yesterdays reports.
the special board was known to
Senators and Representatives as
Congressional Service" and had an
unlisted telephone which the
sergeant at arms would supply upon
request of members. 1t also was
said members received rush service
on a 24-hour basis when they were
In need of ration book renewals.
Mr.. Fitzgerald supplied the phone
number-Adams 6060-which, he
said, was listed In the phone book
and denied there was any unlisted
number. AS for any round clock
service, the OPA Official said the
board was open for business from 9
am. to $50 pm.
He claimed that members of Con-
gress had to fill out renewal appli-
cations for gas and mail them to the
board Just like any one else" He
admitted that these applications
often were handled the same day
they were received.
Bulk of the boards business is
devoted to the issuance of supple
mental ration books and tire GER
ttflcates to cabs and commercial
vehicles, the chief clerk said.
Mr.. Thompson acknowledged that
in one case Lewis Deschler, parlia
mentarian Of the House and a resi-
dent Of Maryland, got &C" gasoline
card from the board when his owr
board In Bethesda turned down his
request.
Il frankly don't know how he got
the book" Mr.. Thompson asserted
''but I have issued orders that wher
his present ration expires he is no
to get a renewal from us"
Word of the special service t
Congressman got around when tn,
Maryland board became annoyet
about being overruled by a Distric
board.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Silver Spring Seaman
Reported Missinq

Walter Fred Miller. jr.. seaman
first class, U. s. N, R., of Silver
Spring, Md. was reported missing by
the Navy yesterday. His father lives
at l02 Mississippi avenue, Silver
Spring.
The list which included the name
OF Seaman Miller announced SIS cas-
ualties of the Navy. Marine Corps
and Coast Guard and raised the
total of dead. wounded and missing
to 23,670 for the three services.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
German Radio Reports
Huge Fire in BANGKOK

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The Ger
man radio in a broadcast recorded
by the Associated Press said a Ave
hour fire in Bangkok, capital of
Japanese-occupied Thailand, de-
stroyed a quarter of the city last
night.
Upward of 500 houses, mostly in
the Chinese quarter, were wiped out,
the broadcast said. The blaze was
blamed on "carelessness" in a weav-
ing works
Evening star., 1943-02-25
0PA Shake-up Urged
By George TO Gust
Economic Theorists
Says Agency Exceeds
Authority; breakdown
On InfIution Feared
By tire Associated Press.

OS tE'e ASSOClateu FrtSs.
Immediate reorganization of
the Office of Price Administra-
ton to eliminate social and eco
nomic theorists" from its per-
sonnel was advocated today by
Senator George, Democrat, of
Georgia, who said he feared that
efforts t. control initiation were
approaching a breakdown"
Declaring that congressional poll
cies were not being followed by the
OPA, Senator George cited an OPA
order lowering price ceilings on steel
castings to reduce what was de-
scribed as excessive profits on this
item.
IF price ceilings are to be used
to cut excessive profits, then the
OPA will be in a position of deter
mining what are excessive profits
without any standard for such a de-
termination Senator George told
reporters, adding, Congress GER
tainly had no such thought in mind
when 1t set up the OPA to control
prices"
Cites Renegotiation Plan.
He pointed out that Congress pro-
vided for the renegotiation of war
contracts to eliminate excess profits,
as we'll as profit controls in high
wartime taxes.
The same social and economic
theory Is expressed in the executive
order limiting salaries to s25, 1000
after the payment of taxes, an ac-
ton the President said he took
under authority given him by the
Sterilization Act" Senator George
continued. He is chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, which
will be called on to consider a pro-
posal approved by the House Ways
and Means Committee to nullify
this executive order.
IF this (OPA) course is pursued, y
he went on, "all of it will add I'D to
a speedy breakdown in the ma
chinery that Congress has set up to
control prices
Says Brown Is Influenced"
He said he did not believe that
Price Administrator Brown, a for
mer colleague, would approve any
such course, but was being influenced
by men who are honest but wholly
impractical"
The OPA meanwhile ordered q
10 to IS per cent reduction in ware
house prices for secondary iron and
steel products.
The agency estimated the action
would save the Government $10,-
| 900, 900 this year in the cost of war
materials made out of these prod
ucts.
OPA explained that the order re-
flected reductions made last Septem-
ber in mill prices of the same prod
ucts.
The action followed by few days
the order reducing prices of steel
castings.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
lnsonity Verdict Frees
Womun in Death
By tire Associated Press.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.-A Circuit
Court jury has found Miss Florence
Ferrara innocent by reason of in
sanity Of the Staying last November
% of DR.. Marion l.. Klinefelter,
nationally known bone surgeon.
The jury recommended that she
be confined in a mental institution.
Three psychiatrists testified the
29-year-old woman suffered from
delusions.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Lusseter on Radio

Dillard Lasseter, staff director for
the personnel inquiry of the House
Civil Service Committee, will take
part in the Your Government and
Mine" radio program over Station
WWDC at 8:45 tomorrow night. Mr..
Lasseter will be interviewed by Carl
Berger, program director.
Evening star., 1943-02-25
Wurrenton Mans Son
Wins Novy Air Medal

Comdr. Douglas T. Day. jrr 40,
son of Douglas T. Day of Warren
ton. Va, is among six officers who
have been awarded air medals for
meritorious aerial service, the Navy
repOrted TODAY.
Evening star., 1943-02-25

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