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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Discharged Absences
May Get Reviews
Independent Union Heads
Approve Firing Of $50

BY lhe ASSOCIATED PreSS.
QUINCY, Mass, Feb. 16.-The in
dependent Union of Fore River
Workers, bargaining agent at the
Bethlehem Steel Co.'S shipyard here,
last night promised review of the
case of any of $50 welders discharged
on the ground of absenteeism
who considered himself "unjustly
treated"
Robert A. Zottoli, counsel for the
union, issued a statement assuring
such review. William H. Norton,
president of the independents, ex-
pressed approval of the manage
ment's discharging the men and
condemned absence from the job
without sufficient excuse.
At night meeting of members of
the CLOS Industrial Union of
Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of
America, Richard Kelleher, a ma
tional representative, asserted that
absenteeism had been caused in
many instances by poor housing and
transportation facilities. He also
said the workers ate lin cold, I'M
healthy surroundings with no hot
coffee supplied"
The welders were laid off Satur-
day, and William H. Collins, general
manager of the Fore River yard,
said they had been absent three or
four days a week" without saying
why after they had been warned
against it Altogether the plant en-
ploys $500 welders, he said.
James E. Marino, national repre-
sentative of the Marine and Ship
building Workers, asserted absentee
ism was being used as an excuse for
dropping men and that poor plan
ming and scheduling of ship con-
struction' was the reason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
St. GobrieI's Church
Will Hold Card Purty

The annual card party of ST
Gabriel's Church will be held at BIS
pm. Monday at the parish hall
Webster street at Illinois avenue
NV.
The Rev. Louis Albert is general
chairman. William ODea is chair
man and committee members are
Mrs. j. A. Egan, tickets; Mrs. S. j
Clarity and Mrs. Charles McHenry
patrons: Mrs. James Butler, Mrs. J
c. Curtin and Mrs. Dennis Corbet
games; Mrs. Walter Smith, prizes
Mrs. Thomas Gallagher, cakes; Miss
Phyllis Hoseit and Mrs. John Rise
ling, publicity. Hostesses for the
party will be Mrs. James C. Kraft
Mrs. John E. Malloy, Mrs. Margaret
Bridaham and Mrs. James A. Phelps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
roffic Lights at Two
intersections Due to Go

Removal Of the traffic control sig
nails at Fourth street and Maryland
avenue NE. and Sixth street and
Maryland avenue NE. was ordered
yesterday by the Commissioners, on
recommendation by Traffic Director
William A. Van Duzer, as a means
of avoiding confusion and delay in
traffic about Stanton Square.
Mr.. Van DuZer said it had been
found impossible to synchronize the
signals and he pointed out that
signals at Fifth street would con-
tinue in operation, giving protection
to children crossing to the school on
the south side of the square, and to
other pedestrians at other nearby
intersections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Nazis Reported Evacuating
Civilians From Greek Areas
Bv the Associated Press.


LONDON, Feb. l6.-Reuters re-
ported yesterday that the Morocco
radio, quoting Swiss reports, said
German authorities have ordered
evacuation of all civilians from the
Salonika and Vardar River districts
of Greece.
The Soviet Information Bureau
meanwhile, said in a broadcast that
"a Greek patriots had been exc
cuted and two villages set on fire
after the wrecking of two Axis troop
trains, and that in Salonika Axis
reprlsalS recently included the
shooting of 48 hostages.
The Greek government in exile
reported that deaths from starva-
ton average 200 daily in Athens
despite recent arrival of food con-
signmnets from Canada and Eng
land, which improved the situation
slightly.
Only one child in 10 survives the
first weeks Of existence" the gov
eminent statement said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Small War Plants Head Plans
Contracts TotoIing rs Billion
Johnson, NewIy-Appointed Director, Says
He Will Seek Work for Little Firms 'Pronto'

they carry out its purposes, he in
dictated.
Denies Army Is Taking Over.
Col. Johnson, who left the presi-
dency of johnson & johnson, sur
gical supply house. to take Reserve
commission last year and has COM
manded the New York Ordnance
District, proved a fortnight sub
ject for press interview, answering
all questions in detail.
In reply to criticism leveled at the
Governments small business setup
by Senator Truman, Democrat, of
Missouri and other Senators. Col
Johnson said he was convinced that
WPB Chairman Donald M. Nelson
had an intense desire to spread
contracts and give the little plants
their share.
He denied emphatically that his
appointment meant the Army was
taking over the small business or
ganization of WPB.
by presidential order" he said
Il was assigned to Donald Nelson
and my sole responsibility is to
him and to Congress. I'm not work
ing for two masters"
Cites Success in New York.
The whole problem of keeping
small business alive during the
topsy-turv war economy, as Col
Johnson expressed it, is to implant
firmly in the minds of private in
dustry and procurement chiefs ir
the Army, Navy and Maritime Com.
mission the idea that this is the
best policy for them and for the
country.
Col. johnson reminded reporters
that he had organized small bust
ness division of the Army Ordnance
Department. In New York, he said
he had expanded the number of con-
tracts let by his department 125 pei
cent.
| Col. Johnson said he planned tt
decentraliZe the operations of the
Smaller War Plants Corp, with re.
gional Offices authorized to lend ar
| approved plant up to $25 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Stevens Appointment
To VINO Confirmed

Appointment of Edward Leigh
Stevens as field supervisor of the
War Manpower Commission assigned
to the Washington ONCE at SIS, 500 a
year, was confirmed yesterday by
the Senate.
Mr.. Stevens is now in Norfolk.
working on the critical manpower
situation in that area. He was
formerly regional director of the
ONCE of Government Reports for
Virginia and North Carolina with
headquarters in Richmond. He is a
native of Roanoke.
He is one of several field super
visors working under David Lasseter,
director of Region MARYLAND
District of Columbia, Virginia, West
Virginia and North Carolina), with
headquarters in the Arlington Hotel
Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Five More Convicts
Captured at Gun Point;
Seven Still al Large
Mississippi Joilbreokers
Surrender us Police
Blust Hide-out House
BY The Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. l6.-Seven
convictS still at large after Satur-
days Parchman MISS Penitenti-
airy break were sought today in
Northeast Mississippi.
Three Of the felons, one shot in
the arm and still wearing his prison
shirt, were reported sighted near
Moorhead last night and the State
highway patrol announced that two
more were believed in the Clarks-
dale area.
Seven of the group of ~ were
captured over the week end in
Mississippi and five others were
taken at Red Bay Ala. yesterday.
where they surrendered after house
they were in was blasted with a
charge of shots from officers guns,
The quintet captured at Red Bay
were armed with three rifles, a shot
gun and pistol.
The owner of the house tipped Of
ficers to the desperadoes' hiding
place and was given time to remove
his family from the dwelling before
| the capture was made.
The 10 made their break Saturday
after overpowering Waterman and
smuggling a guard.
The five captured today were
identified by Chief Van Bureau Gill
bert of the Alabama highway patrol
as James K. Pellison. the leader. a
convicted bank robber: A. B. Burgess,
Wilton SANDY Smith, Bonnie
Groves and Hubert Baker, all con-
victed of robbery.
Most of the 10 were serving long
| terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Cleveland Suspends 113
Striking City Workers
BY tho Associated Press.

BY tho Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 16.-Ordered
10 work or be fired" 1l3 AFL
maintenance employees of the Cleve-
land Municipal Waterworks De-
partment were suspended yesterday
after refusing to end strike to en-
force pay raise demands.
Utilities Director Emil J. Crown
sent suspension notices after work.
ers failed to return to their jobs by
the deadline established by Mayor
Frank j. Lausche. H r
Starting as Shutdown, the strike
tied up all maintenance work on the
city water system. The men are
members Of an auxiliary of the AFL
Plumbers and Steamfitters' Union.
Asserting the work stoppage was
unauthorized, Clarence J. Maher,
union business agent, said workers
now receiving 1892 yearly were
seeking an increase to $4,000. Mr..
Crown rejected the wage demand
last week.
At first, employees assured the city
that standby crews would handle
emergency water main breaks, but
later John Powers, head of the aux
Hilary, said the crews would be dis
banded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Eaker Is Appointed
Head Of 9Th Air Force
Succeeding Spaatz
New Commander Hos
Personally Led Roids
On Nozi-HeId Europe
e. the Associated Press.


LONDON. Feb. 16.-Maj. Gen. Ira
G. Eaker yesterday was appointed
commander of the 9th United States
Army Air Force, succeeding Mai.
Gen. Carl Spaatz, assigned to the
North African theater.
Gen. Eaker's appointment was an
nounced by the War Department.
He was second in command to
Gen. Spaatz of the United States
Army Air Forces in Europe. Gen.
SpasE arrived in North Africa
early in December and was ap-
pointed commander of all American
AND RAF air operations there on
January 9.
Gen. Eaker has personally led some
or the attacks against the continent
and headed the first all-American
bombing blow at Rouen in Occupied
France last August II. His appoint
ment was effective as of December
!, when he took over from Gen.
Spaatz, the announcement said.
Commanded Goodwill Flight.
Born at Field Creek. Tex, Gen.
Eaker was second in command of
the pan-American fight which
made a goodwill trip around South
America in 1926.
While on duty at Boiling Field,
Washington. he participated in the
endurance flight of the plane Cues
ton Mark.
Last July he was appointed COM
mander of bomber forces in the
European theater. and led the raid
which launched the 9th Air Force
bombers against Germany.
An Associated Press dispatch
from Allied headquarters in North
Africa said Air Marshal Sir Arthur
William Tedder arrived at Allied
headquarters Sunday in Flying
Fortress from England.
Cunningham to Take Over.
He was accompanied by Vice
Marshal Arthur Cunningham.
1t was disclosed that Marshal
Cunningham is to take over COM
mand of the Allied air forces oper-
ating in Tunisia under Gen. Spaatz,
the dispatch continued.
Under an arrangement announced
by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower,
Marshal Tedder will be in control
of air strategy in the North African
theater. but operations in North
and West Africa will be carried out
under direction of Gen. Spaatz.
Marshal Cunningham will be the
commander in the field, it was said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
j. ). War Production
Pass Axis Soon,
Gen. Stafford Says
Ordnance Official Tells
Engineering Society
Nozi Output Is Matched

While German propaganda main
tanned that Germany had taken
seven years to mass tremendous
amount of war material which could
never be equaled, the United States
in one single year has not only
equaled Germany in such production,
but is now on the road to outstrip-
ping the combined efforts of the
Reich and her satellites, Brig. Gen.
Herman F.. Stafford told the WASH
ington section, Society of Automo-
tive Engineers meeting last night at
the Mayf1ower Hotel.
The story of ever-mounting Amer
lean ordnance production for our
own armies and those of the Allies
was told by Gen. Stafford in his ca
pacity as Chief of Production Service
Branch, Office Chief of Ordnance,
U. S. A.
Victories Follow.
after the United States entered
this country really got into produc-
ton of war materials, the Allied
cause began an upward trend" he
said Thus, when America reached
its first goal in production, the
North African invasion took place,
Russia went on the offensive in
earnest, Great Britain began its
great drive in Egypt and Libya and
forced Rommel into hurried re-
treat, and the Americans stopped
the Japs cold in the Far East
From rate of production of ST.
100000 per month in May, 1910, the
ordnance output has expanded to
over $700,000,000 per month. he
said.
For years the Ordnance Depart
ment operated under a total annual
appropriation of 100000 to s10,-
100000. Today, orders total over
$54 900, 900 ,0O0," Gen. Stafford said
Il have difficulty in understands
ing just what that means, even
after rather liberal education in
recent years."
The quality of war material, he
added, as we'll as excellence of de-
sign, are responsible for the SOL
dier's faith in the dependability of
his weapons. This requires an eff
cient and thorough system of in
spection, and a force of less than
200 experienced inspectors in the
Ordnance Department at the start
of the war, has now been expanded
to a staff of 21,000, he said.
Gen. Stafford read in detail COM
mandatory reports on American
made ordnance from the fronts in
North Africa, the Southwest Pacific
the Middle East and Gaudalcanal.
I'VE can have the best trained
armies in the world, but without
proper equipment these armies
would be helpless" he said. That
was the unhappy fate of France
Our combat troops have supreme
confidence in their equipment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
BY HOWARD w. BLAKESLEE,
AsSocIateo Press Science Editor

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Army
bonbers are using small parachutes
made of woven glass fibers to drop
their 1,000,0 OO-candlepower flares.
This and numerous other new
Uses of glass in the American forces
were reported to the American In
stitute of Mining and Metallurgical
Engineers yesterday by Maj. Hubert
D. Keiser of Washington.
The glass chute is 'blackened with
graphite to shield the airmen's eyes
against the glare. This chute has to
stand the intense heat of the 1,O00,-
D00-candlepower flare and although
the glass ;fbers are almost as fine
and Light weight as silk, they can
stand a temperature that would
soften iron.
Many other war uses of fiber glass
are secret. But Maj. Keiser listed
dozen which are non-secret. On the
sea coast the fiber glass goods are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
British People Want
Beveridge Program,
Minister Declares
Greenwood Tells Commons
Social Security Plan
Has Wide Booking
9y the Associated Press.


LONDON, Feb. 16.-Arthur Green
wood, Labor party minister without
portfolio. who appointed Sir Will
liam H. Beveridge to draw UP his
comprehensive social security pro-
gram, declared at the start of a
three day debate in the House of
Commons on the plan today that
the British people have made their
minds up irrevocably to see the plan
in its broad aspects carried into eff
feet"
Sir John Anderson. lord president
of the council and member of the
war cabinet, said the government
would implement as much of the
Beveridge plan as possible, "in prin-
ciple," but added that 1t would make
no definite commitments" 80
AS a first step. he said, the gov
eminent intended to introduce bills
to provide complete medical treat
ment for every man, woman and
child in Great Britain and develop
ment of services for children.
He told the House it should not be
deferred by financial doubts from
at least making plans for a cradle
to-grave security program.
Mr.. Beveridge proposed consolida
ton of all social security services
of the government under a single
ministry to provide health, unem-
ployment, old age, maternity and
burial insurance for every one.
His report, which became over
night best-seller in Great Britain
and was publicized as response to
the Atlantic Charters freedom from
want aim, was Endorsed by all major
British political parties.
Its cost-$2 1913, 600, 900 in the first
year of the Government, employers
and beneficiaries-and its threat of
competition to private insurance
companies aroused opposition in
some financial quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16

Col. Robert Johnson, newly ap-
pointed vice chairman of the
War Production Board in charge
of the Smaller War Plants Corp,
is taking over the job with the
hope of Immediately giving the
little factories and shops con-
tracts totaling $25 900, 900 900 to
$50, 900 900 900.
He said today at his first press
conference in his new post that the
smaller plants should get this bust
ness "pronto" and he intended to
do everything in his power to see
that they get it.
His figures necessarily are guess
he emphasized, but the best guess
he can arrive at. 'If we had no
smaller war plants at work now I'd
say s50.000,000," he declared.
Indicating that the Smaller War
Plants Corp. will get tough" if
necessary, Col. Johnson said, Eve
will use persuasion where it will
work, the power of Congress where
it won't"
Refers to Unused Power.
He referred to the authority which
Congress gave the corporation to
certify" contracts or subcontracts
for small business-a power that
has not been used.
Col. Johnson cleared up matter
that has caused some confusion at
WPB when, in answer to ques-
ton. he made it clear that his
predecessor, Lou E. Holland, will re-
main only as director of the
Smaller War Plants Corp. The
Army officer will head both the cor
poration and the smaller war plants
division of WEB. Mr.. Holland di-
rected both organizations until Col.
johnson took over early this month.
Whether any of the present di-
rectors of the corporation, which
is the financing agency for small
business, will remain will depend
on how faithfully and efficiently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16
Booth in Alexandria
Opens to Enlist WAACS

Alexandria women interested in
joining the WAAC may apply at a.
recruiting booth in Alexandria
today, Wednesday and Thursday. AT
the booth, on the first floor of the
Virginia Public Service Co, WAAC
officer and WAC auxiliary will be
in attendance to answer questions
and receive applications.
1t. Barbara j. Smith will be in
charge of the booth, which will be
open from $50 am. to pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-16

Why should your Uncle Sam have
to dun anybody to buy War bond
to help preserve the democratic way
of living? Buy a bond as your own
expression of willingness to help.
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128 D. {. Se|ectees Begin
Army Life Tomorrow. ..

r A total of 1913 District men who
were indicted into the Army Feb
ruary 10 win report tomorrow morn
ing for assignment to camp, . Y y.
Tho orC,1y, in
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