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Evening star., 1943-04-13

came from the Democratic chair
man, Postmaster General Walker,
when he returned from a tour of
Western States. He said he would
be glad to enter an agreement
with the COP to have short
campaign" with the national
nomination conventions held late
next year. Republican Chairman
Spangler came right back with
a statement that no wonder Mr..
Walker favored late conventions
and short campaign, since the
Democrats had already selected
their presidential nominee-Pres-
ident Roosevelt.
The next move was made by
Mr. Spangler. Over the week
end he addressed a letter to Mr..
Walker offering to agree to a
short campaign provided Mr..
Walker could give definite as
surance Mr. Roosevelt would not
run. Mr.. Walkers only COM
ment was that this Is no time
for politics. Let us get on with
the war" Since he said noth-
ing about Mr.. Roosevelt, it is
generally interpreted as meaning
that the President will be a cam
didate.
Should Be Acknowledged.
There is no sound reason why
1t should not be frankly acknowl-
edged that the President will
seek a fourth term if he intends
to. There are various good rea-
sons why there should be no
concealment of the fact. There
Is no law preventing him from
doing so. The only tradition
governing consecutive four-year
terms for President was
smashed by Mr.. Roosevelt in
1910. If three terms, why not
four or five terms? However,
there is still apparently q lin
gering doubt in some Democratic
minds whether 1T is advisable to
keep Chief Executive so long in
Office.
The Republicans quite natural
ly are saying that Mr.. Walker
himself first delved into politics
when ne made the suggestion
that the national conventions be
late next year, with short cam
paign. 1t is obvious to the veriest
tyro in politics that such pro-
cedure could only play into the
hands of President in the White
House seeking reelection.
The reason given by MI. Walker
was that it would be to the best
interests of the country and the
prosecution of the war not to
have a long political campaign.
If that reasoning were continued
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dl Aoll u Il Y SVhstAuttnS DEOWH.
with the American and foreign
official representatives at the con-
ference is the first definite indi-
cation of the shape of things to
come.
The order for the ban is be-
lieved to have been given to
create precedent for the time
when major matters are dis
cussed by the Allied nations.
Newspapermen looking toward an
eventual peace conference believe
the chances of reporters covering
that historical gathering will be
reduced to zero.
President Roosevelt himself is
reported to have ordered the limi-
tation on news coverage. The
Chief Executive has the reputa-
ton Of being the best news editor
in the United States. He has an
unmatched fair for knowing
good stories and used to enjoy
providing the White House cor
respondents not only with first
class news material but also with
the necessary drama to make
front-page headlines, oftentimes
out OF even minor incident,
Seeks to Avert Explosions.
President Roosevelt realizes
that there is plenty of dynamite
In future United Nations politi-
cal conversations which are to
be climaxed by peace confer
ence likely to be held in Wash
ington.
There are many conflicting
views among the United Nations
countries. Mr.. Roosevelt and his
advisers apparently believe that
II the dissensions can be kept
out of the public eye they will
have a better chance of being
lroned out in executive sessions.
Thus, much Of the explosive ma
terial which will exist at the in
ternational gatherings will not
have a chance to explode.
President Roosevelt lacks, of
course, the experience of report
ing international conferences,
Were he more conversant with
this type of meeting he would
not attempt to cover up impor-
tant international news.
Whenever the representatives
of many nations with divergent
interests get together, it is i'm
possible to avoid leaks This
has been amply proved at past
international conferences.
In spite of the fine statements
of Allied leaders after the last
war that secret diplomacy was
dead, at no time have interna-
tional conferences of any conse-
ouence been open" Meetings
were attended by the press, but
the actual spade work was done
in private parlors of the various
delegates, at intimate luncheons
or even while playing golf.
Evening star., 1943-04-13
A. U. Park Association
Elects President Pro-Tem

W. Arthur Ross was elected tenn
porary president of the American
University Park Citizens Association
last night, succeeding Anderson
Murphy, who recently went into the
Army.
The regular election will be held in
May. Other officers temporarily
chosen were: A. Lloyd Nell, vice
president; Mrs. Anderson Murphy.
secretary, and Mrs. s. H. Bouchay.
assistant secretary.
On the motion Of Mr.. Ross, the
association voted to contribute SO
to the Red Cross.
Owen B. French, who is president
OF the Northwest Council of Citizens
Associations, spoke briefly on the
work OF the council.
The meeting. which was held at
American University's Hurst Hall.
was presided over BY Mr.. Ross.
Evening star., 1943-04-13
Portuguese Military Group
Will Visit u. 5. War Plants
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The War Department has an
nounced that a Portuguese mill
tary-air-naval mission of nine Off
GERS has been invited to tour Amer
lcan military and industrial estab-
llshments as guests of the War and
Navy Departments.
The mission is expected to arrive
in Washington soon, the depart
ment said yesterday. Members are:
Military-Lt. Col. Joviano Lopes,
Capt. Jose Antonio Daro Chabeleza
Ferraz and Capt. Luiz Mariada Cam
ara Pima; air-Col. Francisco Higuio
Craveiro Lopes, Maj Carlos Marios
Anches de Castroda Costa Macedo
and 1t. Rogerio Paulode Oliveira
Seixas; navy-Cspt. Fernando de
Oliveira Pinto, Comdr. Liberal da
Camara and 1t. Jeronimo Hen
rioues Jorge.
Evening star., 1943-04-13
Army Paper Hits Flag Waving
In Movies Shipped Abroad
BY the Associated Press.

bs Inc ASSOCIATED Press.
LONDON, April 13.-The United
States Army newspaper Stars and
Stripes yesterday assailed Hollywood
fag-Waving in American films
shipped abroad and asserted it
would be better If the Hays office
spent less time cutting swear words"
and gave "a little more thought to
good taste in movie scripts designed
for foreign consumption"
Declaring he American flag
doesn't need publicity" the official
paper of the United States armed
forces in the European theater said
in ah editorial that Hollywood,
however, must have heroes to bring
nickels into the box office. So dur
ing this war we're all heroes"
1T wouldn't be quite so bad If
Hollywood movies were shown only
in America" the editorial continued.
but they're widely distributed here
in Britain
Evening star., 1943-04-13
West End Association
Asks Parking Ban for Block

The West End Citizens Associa-
ton last night urged parking ban
on Nineteenth street NV. between
G and F streets.
John F. Kelley, in introducing the
motion. said that the streetcar plat
form on Nineteenth street, which Is
a one-way street going south. and
parked cars on the east side of the
street cause traffic bottleneck.
The association also indorsed the
continuation of competitive sports
in District schools.
Walter F. Wasson and Mr.. Kelley
were named delegates to represent
the association at a civic meeting
to be called by Traffic Director Van
Duzer in an effort to correct traflc
conditions.
The meeting, which was held at
the third police precinct, was presid-
ed over by Paul Sweet.
Evening star., 1943-04-13

I'm such circumstances It Is hard
to see yourself portrayed on the
screen as a bloody hero when you
know you're surrounded by men,
women and children who definitely
proved they are brave beyond any
ability Of Hollywood to portray.
Then to see our beautiful flag
flying proudly in the breeze every
third scene is just too much. 1t is
cheap and done to secure applause
where the director. through his own
weakness. is unable to create . pa
triotic emotion In a legitimate man
ner."
Evening star., 1943-04-13
The Political Mill
Walker, SponeIer Statements Encourage
Belief President Will Run Aouin

would be to the best interests of
the country not to have any cam
paign at all-which would mean
no election during the war. The
trainers of the Constitution never
had such thought. The British
can have an election during a war
If they wish. They have already
shifted from one executive head
Of their government to another
in this war. They can shift
again if they are not satisfied.
Presidents Campaign Has Started.
In a measure, the campaign for
the denomination and reelection
of the President has already
begun. Many of his supporters
have publicly declared he must
be reelected. 1t has been tacitly
understood that he will be can
didate, certainly if the war is on,
which now seems probable. The
Democratic national chairman
has made one extensive trip, in
which he talked with party
leaders. He will be making others.
The only concession to the mo
time for politics" suggestion is
that there is no mention of the
Presidents name by the chair
man.
1t is quite obvious that as long
as the President remains
potential candidate, no other
Democrat will get anywhere as
a possible nominee for the presi-
dency. This for the simple
reason that no other Democrat
would have a chance of being
nominated against the President,
with all the political power he
wields.
1t is true that the President
does not have to commit himself
so far in advance of the selection
of delegates to the Democratic
National Convention next sum-
mer. There may arise circum-
stances or reasons which would
impel him to run or not to run
next year. That, however, does
not prevent the New Dealers in
the party from campaigning for
him. That is what they are do
ing. Some of them are very ac-
tive. There has been no attempt
on the part of the White House
to stop them, which is all the
more convincing to the ordinary
man that the President will stand
for reelection when the time
comes.
Rift in Democratic Ranks.
There is, however, a rift in the
Democratic party. Many more
Democrats are against Mr.. Roose-
welt than there were In 1910.
This has been indicated by DEM
ocratic leaders in the South and
elsewhere. The domestic policies
of the administration, and the
administration of those policies,
have lost favor.
The drive to renominate the
President will center about the
war and the necessity of sup
porting the Commander in
Chief" The Republicans and
anti-New Deal Democrats insist
that they are as strong for the
victorious prosecution OF the war
as Is the President. They lay
great stress, however. on the
need for a change on the domes-
tic front. They content that a
President of their choice could
do as we'll on the war front and
much better on the domestic
front.
Evening star., 1943-04-13

cisions that go
against them.
Pre- S i d e n t
Roosevelt h a S
made a regret
ia BILE mistake in
h is statement
announcing that
he had allowed
the public debt
bill to become
la W without his
signature. Under
the Constitution,
such a step is
permiSsible and
Evening star., 1943-04-13

keep customers
out of the thea
ters. It should
have been called
The Girl Next
Door," or some
thing of the sort,
for it is the story
of how any small
bit of military
information, un-
important in it.
self, and spoken
to some one un-
important, per-
hans even the
Evening star., 1943-04-13

n e x t year,
providing the
war is still
con t i nuing,
the exchange
of tatements
a n d letters
between t h e
D e m o cratic
and Repub-
lican nation
al cflairmen
would do the
trick.
T h e first
Evening star., 1943-04-13
This Changing World
Ban Against Reporters at Food Conference
Seen as Prelude to Secret Peace ToIks

This system, the clever Euro
pean diplomats discovered, was
far better than having meetings
behind officially closed doors.
Yet, in the memory Of this re-
porter-who has covered 23 in
ternational conferences since
1919-there has not been a single
actor or decision reached on the
golf course or in private hotel
rooms where representatives of
foreign nations got together
which did not leak out In a few
hours.
This is easy to understand. The
nations which attend a confer
ence have conflicting views. Their
delegates are trying to get the
most for their own country. If
something appears to threaten
their aims they rush to give it to
the press in the hope that the
excitement thus created will af-
feet the outcome. OF course, the
interested delegate puts as much
color as necessary to achieve his
aims The expert reporter knows
how to take much of the color off
and present the news as closely
to the truth as possible.
Secrecy Impossible.
During the London Naval Con-
ference of 1880 a proposal was
made that In exchange for i'm
portant concessions the United
States should be allowed to
construct a 45,00O-ton battle
ship. This was a very great
secret. Only five nations were
represented at the conference.
Within less than 48 hours after
the proposal was made the late
Admiral Jean Darlan, who was
the chief technical adviser of
the French delegation, allowed
the news to leak out from the
French delegation that a new
super-battleship, the ~. S. S.
Stimson' (the present Secretary
of War was then the head of the
American delegation), would be
built by the United States. The
American reporters we're given
the tip-of and soon discovered
that we were about to make
important concessions In ex-
change.
All those who have had expert
ence at international conferences
realize that it is impossible to
keep secret the details of in
dividual delegations which have
necessarily conflicting views and
interests.
Press Gag Is Futile.
Any attempt to gag the press
Is futile. It's effect is that more
propaganda leaks out than If
the newspapers are not permitted
to be adequately represented.
Usually the American delegates
agree to remain muzzled. But
their European colleagues take
advantage of the loyalty of the
Americans and use their press
to utmost advantage, either di-
rectly from the site OF the con-
ference or through channels In
their own countries.
Only week ago Secretary of
the Treasury Morgenthau dis
covered that his plans for stabil-
lzation of United Nations cur
rency was given out in London
before he had broke the news in
Washington.
American newspaper reporters
know that the gag rule of the
forthcoming international con-
ference will be fully applied to
them. But their colleagues from
abroad will find ways and means
to get the inside" colored with
their respective country's own
tinpes
Evening star., 1943-04-13

the newspa-
per m e n in
Washington.
Whether or
not there is a
big story in 1t
is of lit t ! e
con S equence.
B u t t h e
'Quaran I ! n
ing" of the
reporters who
will not be
permitted to
have person.
Evening star., 1943-04-13

tod ay v h e n
Henry Cotton
q nd I " er .
booked for an
exhibition golf
match at Cam
bridge.
1t IS iinpossi-
bic to tell you
the date for Sc
curity reasons,
but Is Is close
enough at hand
to m ke m e
wonder II I will
Evening star., 1943-04-13
. BY CONSTANTINE BROWN,

The forthcoming United Ma
tions food conference has become
of paramount Importance, If not
to the general public, at least to
Evening star., 1943-04-13
BY GOULD LINCOLN.

If anything were needed to
cement the idea in peoples minds
that President Roosevelt will be
a candidate to succeed himself
Evening star., 1943-04-13

HE opinions OF the ers this page their on not
necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented The
Stars effort to giue all sides of questions of interest to its
readers although such opinions may contradictory auono
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
Evening star., 1943-04-13
BY SAMUEL GRAFTON.

have just seen preview of a
fascinating English Aim, soon to be
released. 1t is called Next to
Kin" droopy sort of title, sure to
Evening star., 1943-04-13

The extra variability and
smart appearance of Kassan-
Stein clothing is more impor-
tant than ever today because
the Spring Suit and Topcoat
you buy now should last for
the duration. Meticulous hand
needlework on choice import
ed and domestic woolens adds
immeasurably to the wearing
quality of our garments. The
superb fit of these clothes
keeps you smart looking sea-
son after season. When you
consider the extra service you
get from Kassan-Stein ap-
parel, the cost is little, if any,
more.
Evening star., 1943-04-13
Errors Seen
In Message
On Pay Rider
Public Debt Bill
Still Retoins CeiIinq
On SuIuries
BY DAVID LAWRENCE,

There is one thing the American
people do not like in their public
men-and that's poor sportsman
ship and bad grace in meeting de-
Evening star., 1943-04-13
McLemore
Will PIoy Chompion
British Golfer
BY HENRY McLEMORE.

LONDON.-The lengths to which
those IN charge Of providing enter
tainment for our troops will go was
never better illustrated than It was
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12
5000 Fanciers Compete
In Pigeon Race Here

Robert Smith. Officials Of the
Detroit Pigeon Flyers Union also
on the committee are GuStaf
Cremers. president; VALERIE Muller.
secretary, and John Hildebrand.
treasurer.
Thirteen Detroit pigeon clubs
will be represented in the race.
Included are the Grand Iaiver
Pigeon Club, Dynamic Club. Wy
andotte Club. River Rouge West
side, Macomb. Gratiot, Wolverine,
Detroit Pigeon Flyers, Lafa pette
and Detroit Center.
The race and the eligibility of
pigeons entered has all the ear
marks OF the Kentucky Derby.
Soon after the pigeon is hatched
he is nominated. This year de-
spite war conditions more than
5000 were nominated. although
only 5000 actually entered the
competition.
War department officials brand
homing pigeon racing a very pa
triotic sport and pigeon owners
in general very patriotic group
During the past year Detroit fan
ciers have donated several thou
sand OF their prize birds 10 the
war department, where they are
used on the bsttlefields to carry
messages back behind the lines.
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12

Bowling Congrc~, asked 10 he
invited for Tuesdays opening and
Will be here
Afternoon and evening classes
are in order this year 10 accom-
modate those working the various
swingShiftS and due 10 another
big turnover in new secretaries
this year Other league officials
and bowling proprietorS also arc
invited 10 attend+ no charge for
any one
Among the things that will be
clarified are bowling rules gen
orally unknown or misunderstood.
benefits obtained by SanctioninG
league with the ABC and Serv-
ices derived from the parent
body explanation of forms. easiest
method for calculating averages
and recommendations Of vrufUs tC
be included in constitutions and
bylaws of leagues.
Others will be high score affi-
davitS and awards. proper sub.
StitutionS. forfeiture and postpone.
ments, tie games, eligibility oI
bowlers added after start of sea-
son, correct preparation Of av-
erageS and qualification for the
city tournament.
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12

The I. w Schimmel Memorial
Race, the Kentucky Derby Of
homing pigeon fanciers, is on
here Sunday.
DetroitS biggest and by far the
most important racing event at
tracted more than 5000 of the
best 1943 brood The starting
point is Lafayette, Ind, frac-
ton of mile under $50 The off
time of the race is around 9 a. m.
Sunday. weather permitting
Seven TO seven and a half hours
is usually required TO fly the
course and everything goes
well the first Of the big entry Will
start arriving at their owners
lofts between 3 and 4 p m. NN
Immediately upon arriving own
erS will clock their pigeons by a
special timing device. which is
not only foolproof, but eliminates
any possibility of cheating.
The race is sponsored by the
Detroit Pigeon Flyers and Leo
Hughes is president of the race.
Headquarters on the east side is
at 1900 Cadieux. West side head
quarters al 4i30 Junction.
Assisting Hughes on the racing
committee Ia Herman Klein. Rene
CaSabon, Leonard Gentle and
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12
Race War Fund
Tops S450,000

More than $3.50 COO will he
poured into war relief fund Golfers
by the Detroit track officials
when the audit Of the most sue
ceSsful racing season in Detroit s
history is completed. general man
ager Edward =. Strong announced
Saturday
The track gave Sl16. .507.SO 10
war funds during the regular IL
day meeting and expects its profits
from the 24-day war relief fund
meeting 10 exceed S335 600
All this has been made possible
by the greatest racing season in
Detrolts history More than S36.-
600 900 was poured through tho
mutucis in the 95-day campa ign
which ended Saturday.
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12
Springer Training Glass

J Dog owners also are busy over
the weekend.
HiEhhChtlnC the various events
viii b. the first EnClsn springer
spaniel training classes a. the l..
A Young Gun Club Riding Stables
on Nine Mile road between South
field and Greenfield.
These classes sponsored by the
English Springer Spaniel Club Of
Michigan are open 20 all springer
owners and are designed 10 make
a better and more useful dog
afeld
Guy DurEar, nationally famous
springer Kramer. rs chairman Of
the training school lie viii be
assisted by such outstanding
springer authorities AS Howard a.
MeSnard Of Walled Lake, author
Of Spaniel Training, a widely
read book on SprinCerS, Fred
jackson Of the FreiaX Kennels
and owner OF international cham
pion FrciaX Whrlaway, one Of
the greatest SpringcrS in the
country, Charles Frank. official
trainer Of the SportSmen Dog
Training Club and owner Of Sally
of DuCkenficld. DetroitS wonder
dog. Other well known springer
trainers who writ assist DuTCan
are William a. Leeke and Or. T.
II Olla.
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12

All small bore rife shooters
including expert and novlceS. are
fHvTtrd 10 COHUPTte III d special
outdoor tournament AT tho Royal
Oak Municipal rife range tins
Sunday. The range finest outdoor
layout in the Detroit area is
located on Starr or l3-Mile road
& half miic cast Of woodward
The fourma'ch program starts
a. 9 m. with 2O-shot 30 yard
iron Slcht event Other matches
are "A DcWar. iron sight 20 shot.
100 yard any sight and a Dewar
any sight
Al AbeeteH- -ut4l- he class fed
into Two groups one VIII be for
masters and experts and the
other for SharpShootcrS and
TarkSmcn
In order that beginners may
compete against shooters Of their
own class. they Will be grouped
In r class. according 20 Max Lee,
chief statistical officer
Experts from an metropolitan
gun clubs viii assist jules Parncs,
secretary Of the Royal oak club.
In putting on the shoot Fred
Friedman Of the Detroit Gun Club
has been named SquadiinC officer
and Feri Sch.mmcl chief range
officer.
All ElcarSt-TimcS competitor,
who have not received their prizes
Will be able 10 pick them up al
thus shoot from the Times rife
editor. Special wards and
plaques Just received from New
York Viii bc awarded teams and
individuals from Ann Arbor. Port
Huron, Royal oak Detroit and
other points during Sunday $
shoot.
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12
State Casters Meet

All anglers will be interested in
the Michigan Ely and Bait Casting
Tournament finals at Palmer Park
pool Just off Hamilton in the
woods.
Starting at 9 a. m. are the wet
and dry fly championship races.
Or J. II. Skilbeck has been named
captain of these events. Afternoon
events include the three-eighth
and five-eighth accuracy plug and
skish bait championships with
Walter Hughes acting as captain
Of these games,
The Michigan Amateur Casting
Association with hold their annual
meeting az noon. Present officers
are J. l.. Barto Jr, president, and
Charles w. Wilcox, secretary and
treasurer
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-12
Apache Is Winner
In Stretch Battle

NEW YORK, Sept. II GNS)-
A thrilling stretch battle brought
victory by half length TO Apache,
who today outran field of six to
win tho 31st running of the SIS
900 added Edgemere Handicap at
Aqueduct race track,
Apache. piloted by Jimmy Stout,
equaled the track record for the
mile and a furlong distance. but
was hard pressed TO outlast a
stretch rush by Shut Out. which
was followed by Market WISE.
After being sent into a command
ing lead, Apache faltered in the
stretch and barely fought off the
pack in paying $3.50, S440 and
s. so for first place