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Evening star., 1943-11-15
A-12* **' THE EVENING STAR Monday, Nov IS, 1943

and 20 tank cars southeast of
Metkovic in Yugoslavia and the
whole train went up with terrific
explosion which destroyed more
than 10000 gallons of fuel.
Other P-40s damaged a locomo-
tive at the Sarajevo railway station
in Yugoslavia and shot up a Ger
man camp south of Metkovic. A
pontoon ferry with its decks
crowded with cargo was bombed at
Marina, west of split in Yugoslavia
Strafe Enemy Targets.
In a new field of operations,
Mosquito fighter -bombers strafed
railroads, highways, landing
grounds, searchlights and other tar
gets in broad belt from Milan
across Northern Italy to Venice and
down to Leghorn on the west
coast.
In two nights the Mosquitoes at
tackled l9 trains and the pilots saw
two locomotives explode.
An explosion visible for 40 miles
and direct hits on a chemical works
were reported by RAF Bostons which
attacked point northwest of Rome.
The Mitchells hitting Sofia were
based in Italy and the raid was
regarded here as an unhappy au-
gury for Hitler's Balkan satellites
in the winter ahead.
This attack was only few hours
after Raj Wellingtons from this
theater unloaded two-ton block
busters on the railway bridge over
the River Var between the resort
towns of Cannes and Monte Carlo
on the French Riviera as well as at
the Antheor viaduct.
1t was the first visit to the French
Riviera for the Wellington squad
rons.
Gasoline Dump Blown Up.
In other Balkan forays, Spitfires
shot up German crews rebuilding
installations near Durazzo on the
Albanian coast, and in a sweep along
the Greek and Albanian coasts blew
up a gasoline dump at Kavaji and
shot up German troops and trucks
at Bleak Spitfires also strafed To-
comotives at Avellano in Italy.
The Germans have sent fighter
planes back to the battlefields of
Italy in the greatest force since Sa-
lerno.
After weeks during which only oc-
casional Nazi aircraft were encoun-
tered, headquarters announcement
yesterday said no fewer than 60 had
been counted during the day. Nine
were shot down in dogights over the
Upper Volturno Valley and along
the seacoast below Minturno at a
cost Of one Allied plane.
Evening star., 1943-11-15

the American republics and the Brit
ish commonwealth. would be the
only ones expected to contribute
Russia, an invaded country, will not
be asked to participate.
Meanwhile, it appears that the
major agricultural levies on this
country will come in wheat, fats and
oils. The United States has wheat
surplus, and in effect can be said
to have a fats surplus, since much
of the fats now are turned into
glycerine production. which will
drop sharply at the wars end.
Want Herds Renewed.
There is also pressure from the
European delegates for rehabilita-
ton of their livestock herds. But
delegates from the supplying nations
seemed agreed that such relief would
be limited to shipping feed for the
European herds which are left.
There will be no attempt to ship
cattle and hogs into the devastated
areas.
The aim of the UNRRA agricul-
ture rehabilitation work will be to
send in, simultaneously with relief
for the people, the absolute mini
mum needed to get European food
production going. The plan will
necessitate shipment of seeds and
farm implements.
The military supplies which are
unneeded by the armies of occupa-
ton, it is believed will greatly re-
lieve the drain on domestic supplies
in the nations which will be con-
tributing, another factor leading to
the belief that relief for the war
zones will necessitate much less
sacrifice from the American civilians
than was at first anticipated.
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Influential Leaders
Reported Demanding
Spanish Monarchy
By the Associated Press.

oS INC ASoOCldtSQ fIeSS.
LONDON, Nov. 15.-Positive con-
flrmation of reports that some of
SPANS most influential military and
political leaders have formally de-
manded restoration OF the Spanish
monarchy were brought to London
yesterday by persons with inside in
formation reaching here from Spain.
They said Generalissimo Francisco
Franco faces showdown with his
principal generals, who favor mon
archy.
These informants declared Franco
could not ignore the wishes of the
army, since it and the increasingly
unpopular Falange party constitute
his main support. If the army in
sistS, they said, Franco must ac-
cept Prince Juan, youngest son of
SPANS last King, as ruler, and
diminish his own status.
No Reprimands Given.
So far no reply is known to have
been made to the monarshists' de-
mands. but neither has Franco made
any overt move against this chal-
lenge to his supreme authority. Most
notably, he has not reprimanded
eight top army men who joined the
monarchist movement.
Although Franco has shrewdly
countered previous attempts to
lessen his Office, these informants,
who cannot be further identified,
noted that he did not punish Sc
verely any of the several prominent
members of the Cortes who signed
a letter given him June II proposing
restoration of the monarchy. Those
who were Falangists were dismissed
from the party. Others who were
not party members were told merely
to mind their own business. All still
are active.
Diverse Opposition.
These reports, confirming earlier,
sketchy information leaking through
the Spanish censorship, pictured
Frances opposition as consisting not
only of Bourbon monarchists but
also of strange mixture of repub-
lican masses, middle class Catholics,
disgruntled land owners, big capi-
tallsts, smaller businessmen and
few young intellectuals.
1t was indicated, however, that
proponents of monarchy had more
chance of success than advocates of
reviving the republican government
overthrown by Franco in Spain's
civil war.
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Roosevelt
Continued From First Page J

is to help the liberated peoples to
help themselves, so that they may
have the strength to undertake the
task of rebuilding their DESTROYED
homes, their ruined factories and
their plundered farms.
The length of the war may be
materially shortened if, as we free
each occupied area, the people are
enlisted in support of the United
Nations armies.
Already, for example, a new
French army has been created and
as we strike toward Berlin, increas-
ing numbers in Sicily and Italy are
falling in step beside the soldiers of
the United Nations. Others con-
struct roads and military inStalla-
tlons required for our military opera
tlons. Millions more are waiting for
the moment when they, too, can
strike a blow against the enemy.
They do not want charity. They
seek the strength to fight, and to do
their part in securing the peace.
Aid to the liberated peoples during
the war is thus matter of military
necessity as well as of humanity.
Not Long Range Plan.
"UNRRA will not of course, be
expected to solve the long-range
problems of reconstruction. Other
machinery and other measures will
be necessary for this purpose. What
UNRRA can do is to lay the neces-
sary foundation for these later tasks
OF reconstruction. The devastation
and disorganization caused by the
Nazi and japanese war machines is
so great that this world disaster can
be met only by the united action of
the A United Nations and associated
nations. Accordingly, under the
agreement establishing UNRRA, it
Is proposed that each nation will
contribute in accordance with its
ability. Each will determine for it
self the amount and character of
the contribution which it can make.
"A small fraction of the national
income of the contributing States
will, it is hoped, be sufficient to
meet the needs. Some of the liber-
ated nations may be able to make
payment for the supplies and serv-
ices rendered. But only by bringing
to bare the resources of all the
United Nations will we be able to
relieve a substantial part of the
suffering of the millions who will
need help.
The nature and the amount of
the contribution to be made by the
United States will, in accordance of
the UNRRA agreement, be deter
mined by the Congress of the United
States under its constitutional pro-
cedure
AT this time I recommend to the
Congress the enactment of a bill
authorizing the appropriation of
funds as Congress may from time to
time determine to permit the par
ticipation by the United States in
the work of UNRRA. am not now
recommending the appropriation of
specific sum. At later date after
the conclusion of the Atlantic City
meeting shall send to you further
recommendation informing you of
the result of the meeting and re-
questing the appropriation of spe-
ciflc funds"
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Buckmaster to Command
Son Diego Air Base
By the Associated Press,

By The Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Kans., Nov. 15.-
Rear Admiral Elliott Buckmaster,
commander of the aircraft carrier
Yorktown when it was sunk at the
battle of Midway, has been ordered
to assume command of the San
Diego Naval Air Base, effective
within the next two weeks. He Sue
ceeds Rear Admiral Ernest Gunther.
Admiral Buckmaster, now chief of
the naval air primary training COM
mand, with headquarters here, will
be succeeded temporarily by Capt.
Dixie Kiefer, who was his executiv
|ofiicer aboard the Yorktown.
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Supreme Court
CONTINUED From First PAGE

was challenged in this case by STAN
ley w. Taylor of San Francisco,
who contended that the OPA ad-
ministrator was converted into
"one-man legislature.
His complaint was dismissed by
the United States Emergency Court
of Appeals. which sustained the leg
islation and maximum rent regula-
tions for the San Francisco area.
The Justice Department said the
Court of Appeals decision was
clearly correct" but that Supreme
Court review was warranted because
of the importance of the questions
involved in the administration and
enforcement of the Price Control
Act.
War Object0r Denied.
A prayer invoking divine wisdom
failed to obtain a Supreme Court
review for draft registrant who
refused to report for work at a con-
scientious objectors' camp and was
sentenced to five years in the pen
itentiary.
The tribunal on October II had
denied review for Walter Ford
Gormly of Milwaukee, who con-
tended that reporting for duty would
make him a participant in the
war machine and an accessory to
murder on the battlefield"
Gormly then filed a petition for
rehearing. denied today. which con-
tanned this invocation of divine
wisdom:
AT the outset petitioner offers his
prayer to Deity. He prays
that the principles of freedom and
equality may prevail against the
advocates of the use of force.
Asks "InSpiration."
May his efforts be inspired by
Thee and work to advance the hour
OF emancipation of those who suffer
for conscience sake at the hands of
the enforcers of conformity, whether
they are in Jail as convicts under an
unjust regime after a trial in form,
or in camp as assignees of a crafty
system OF imprisonment without
benefit of trial or authority of law.
May the voice of Almighty God
speak through the members of this
court to end all such oppression
throughout the land"
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Washington Produce

From the War Food Administration.
Prices paid net fob Washington
EGGS-Market firm; prices paid for
Federal-State graded eggs received from
grading stations November l5). Whites.
U. S. grade A. large. IS; U. S. grade A,
medium. SO. Browns. u S. grade A. large.
5S: U. S. grade A. medium. 50 Receipts,
Government Graded eggs, 2S4 cases. (Re-
celptS for two days.
LIVE POULTRY-Marke firm: receipts
light: prices paid net fob Washington
Permitted transportation charges included
according TO mileage Turkeys. market
firm; receiptS very light: young toms and
hens s pounds and under. 36l4 -3S 1920
pounds. 34S4-36: 20 pounds and over,
3334
Evening star., 1943-11-15
High Court Refuses
To Review Ban on
Utilities Political Gifts
Py The Associated preSe

~ Inc Associated Press.
The Sureme Court refused TODAY
to review a decision holding consti-
tutional the section of the Public
Utility Holding Company Act pro-
hlbiting registered holding COM
panies from making contributions
to political parties or candidates for
public Office.
The legislation was challenged by
the Union Electric Co. of Missouri
and by Louis H. Egan of Clayton,
Mo, former president of the COM
pany, Mr.. Egan was sentenced to
two years Imprisonment and fined
$4,000. The company, a subsidiary
of the North American Co., was
fined $80,000.'
In upholding the legislation and
the two convictions in the Federal
District Court at ST. Louis, the
Eighth Federal Circuit Court said:
Ban Called Constitutional.
considering the evil effect of po-
litical contributions we think
the prohibition of such contribu-
tions. whether made to candidates
for Federal or non-Federal Offices
whether to national or local parties
or committees, ''' by public utility
holding companies is within the
power of Congress"
1t was contended by the company
that the legislation was unconstitu-
tional because it sought to regulate
non-Federal contributions and EN-
croached upon the powers reserved
to the States"
The Justice Department asserted
that the problem of political con-
tributions may be viewed as an Incl
dent of the comprehensive statutory
regulation of interstate utility hold
ing company enterprises, to the end
that their integrity shall be main-
tanned"
The Government charged that q
s591 900 "slush fund" was raised be-
tween 1880 and 1899 and was con-
cealed on the books of the corpora
ton.
Gifts Ranged Up to $4,000.
''In the period from 1892 to 1889,
the Justice Department said, con
tributions varying in amount from
s25 to $4,000 were made to candi-
dates for virtually every type OF
elective Office, State or local, in the
State of Missouri, in all elections
primary, general or special, in al
parts of the State.
The contributions were made te
Republicans, Democrats and non-
partisans, sometimes to opposing
candidates for the same Office. A
number of the contributions were
made to candidates for local Offices
who would be in a position to pass
on the valuation of Unions property
for tax purposes"
The defense contended that
neither Mr.. Egan nor the company
knew of the fund, authorized it, OF
participated in its distribution. They
said the blame rested on Frank j
Boehm and Albert c. Laun, former
vice presidents, who testified for the
Government
Chief Justice Stone and Justices
Douglas and Jackson did not partici-
pate in tOdaV'S action
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Allies Drop Weekly Newspaper
To German roops in ItuIy

The bulletins not only tell the enemy
what reverses the German Army
and people are suffering, but also
what successes they have achieved.
A box explains the purpose of the
bulletin:
This news sheet for the German
front line soldier shall be delivered
weekly, weather permitting, by shell
and by aircraft.
Its object is to give news from
all sources-Axis, Allied and neu-
tral-which will enable the German
soldier to form his own point of
view"
Many enemy troops who have
deserted to the Allied lines were
found to be carrying copies of the
Front Post.
Evening star., 1943-11-15

Connally Democrat) of Texas, one
OF the co-authors of the Antistrike
Act, said the teeth in that law
seemed plain to him.
Why don't they tell us specifi-
cally what they want?" he de-
manded. I'll face the issue if they
Will DO that. won't dodge it,"
The rail workers appeal was in
a broadcast over the NBC network
by George M, Harrison, president
OF the Brotherhood of Railway
Clerks, and Donald Richberg. coun-
sci for Is incorporating unions
Congressional adoption of the
Iruman-Crosser resolution, certify
Ing that the eight-cent increase
conforms with the sterilization
program, would permit Continued
non-lnterruption of the railroads" J"
Mr.. Harrison declared a sliding
scale OF increases of four to 10 cents
an hour approved by Mr. Vinson Is
theoretical" and wholly imprac-
tlcable of application.
Mr.. Richberg added that Mr..
Vlnson in vetoing the eight-cent
award had exceeded his authority
and asked why it could be set aside
by single public official who has
had no practical experience in rail-
reading and who has given only
superficial study to this problem?''
Senator Byrd remarked that he
was sorely disappointed that the
War Labor Board had not seen f1t
to employ a section of the Anti
strike Act which makes it unlawful
for any person to instigate or en-
courage strike.
Disastrous Effect Predicted.
He suggested that WLB could al
least have ordered an investiga-
ton to determine whether Mr.
Lewis was encouraging a strike anc
observed that they (the board Ger.
tainly should not have approved q
contract while the miners were out
on strike"
mo action taken by the admins
tration in long time" he added
will have the far reaching and dis.
astrous effect of this surrender tt
John Lewis when he was openly de.
flying the Government.
This decision giving the miner.
a wage increase of about s1.5O {
day means that there will be a gen.
eral increase in wage scales, fol
lowed by an increase in the cost o.
living and then by more demand.
for wage increase until the spira
of imitation will become uncon.
trolled."
In Pittsburgh, technical and eco,
nomic experts of the CIO-Unitee
Steel Workers of America are meet.
ing at international headquarter
to start assembling data to supper
the unions claim that the Little
Steel formula no longer is in lint
with living costs. and to prepare fol
reopening of contracts for adjust.
ment of wage scales.
Evening star., 1943-11-15
|Bricker Announces
He Will Not Run for
Ohio Governorship
By the Associated Press.


COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 15.-Gov
John w. Bricker announced formally
today he was a candidate for >the
Republican, presidential nomination
His statement also renounced any
bid for fourth term as Governor
In view of the great needs, con-
f1dent of the fact that the Republi-
can Party will be called to lead our
Nation at the next election, shall
be candidate for President of the
United States in the Ohio primaries
and before the Republican National
Convention" he asserted.
His only reference to delegates in
any State was that he would seek
to win support of the Ohio delega-
ton.
Assails "New Deal"
Gov. Bricker said in his statement
the New Deal had come to the end
OF its service to the people"
Confusion and distrust reign
throughout the land he said. I'VE
need not alone a change of admins
tration but a change of the philoso-
ply Of government held by many
New Dealers. The playing of one
class Of our people against another
the building of pressure groups by
Government must come to an end
There is need for impartial ano
just administration as between all
classes, groups and individuals in
our society. The American people
must be encouraged to look forward
to the day as soon as possible after
victory when Government restraint
will be relieved, rationing with all
its implications will end, business
will be encouraged and Individual
liberty and opportunity restored"
Four Seen As Candidates.
The Governor said last week that
his action in other States would be
determined by events "as they come
to pass"
His withdrawal from the guberna
torlal picture threw open the fielc
to four potential candidates who
according to all reports, refused tc
withdraw during a dinner with Gov
Bricker last night and thus cleal
the way for one of the quartet anc
prevent any intraparty dispute.
Efforts to arrive at "a guber-
material ticket satisfactory to all
were unsuccessful at the dinner be-
cause nobody indicated a willing
ness to withdraw as a prospective
candidate" dinner guest said.
Would Have Withdrawn.
Political observers in the CAPITA
agree that if Gov. Bricker hae
chosen to seek the gubernatoria
nomination three State official
who are considered likely candi.
dates would have withdrawn.
These are Attorney Genera
Thomas j. Herbert, 1t. Gov. Pau
M. Herbert and State Treasurer Dor
H. Ebright. The fourth potentia
candidate, who has indicated Gov
Bricker's decision would not afec
his plans, is Mayor James Garfield
Stewart of Cincinnati. All attended
the dinner.
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Report

Dlstrlct Of Columbia: Cloudy with
mild temperature this afternoon and
tonight. occasional light rains to-
night ending tomorrow forenoon:
clearing and becoming colder with
fresh winds tomorrow afternoon.
Maryland and Virginia: Cloudy
with occasional rain and mild tenn
perature tonight and tomorrow
morning; clearing and becoming
colder tomorrow afternoon.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
cloudy at Harpers Ferry. Potomac
slightly muddy at Great Falls.
Report for Last - Hours
Evening star., 1943-11-15
WouId-Be Meat Thief
Picks Wrong Butcher

BY the Associated Press
SPOKANE, Wash-A transient
went into Herbert Meekers meat
market, grabbed a ham and started
out.
Mr.. Meeker downed him with a
smashing tackle.
The man didn't know that Butch
Meeker was an outstanding football
player at Washington State College
Is years ago-and so agile the
schools cougar mascot still carries
his name.
Evening star., 1943-11-15

thing which could in any way
justify such action against the
Bulgarian population. Germany
will retaliate for raids on civil
ians on her southeastern allies by
air attacks on the British Isles"
"a violent air attack in North
ern Italy which could be seen and
heard in Lugano, Switzerland,
began at 1l:30 am. today, dis
patches from that city said. The
target apparently was the rail-
road center of Luino, "a miles
northwest of Como)
One Allied Plane Lost.
In all the day and night air opera
tions, including fighter sweeps over
the battle areas and attacks by
flghter-bombers on railway targets,
camps and motor transport yester-
day in Northern Italy and Yugo-
slavia, the Allies listed one plane as
lost.
Concerning the ground fighting
across Italy, today's communique
said only that the British 9th Army
had carried out successful patrol
actions, while on the 5th Army front
the enemy maintained a firm de-
fense.
The 5th Army launched a
heavy new attack on German po-
sitions last night in drive to-
ward Casino, on the main in
land road to Rome. the German
controlled Paris radio said to-
day.
Both sides appeared to be consoli-
dating positions and bringing up re-
serves for an impending major
battle during period of lull and
sporadic rainfall.
The only major fighting on the
front yesterday was the repulse by
American troops of three sharp Ger
man counterattacks in the noun
tain sectors near Magrano, where a
regiment of the German 29th Ar
mored Grenadier Division was hur-
riedly recalled into the line to make
stabs protecting the danger spot in
the Nazi winter defense line.
Germans Driven Back.
Each time these motorized troops,
which had been resting behind the
lines, struck hard at the American
positions, and each time they were
driven back by a withering fire
They left many dead and prisoners.
Along the Tyrrhenian coast Ger
man artillery shelled British posi-
tions across the Garigliano River in
termittently.
In the center of the front 9th
Army troops famed out north from
Rionero and occupied some high
ground overlooking the roads beyond
into the Sangro River Valley.
wear the Adriatic, British patrols
quietly moved across the Sangro to
overrun another enemy machine
gun post, and pushed north of Atessa
where they destroyed an armored
car in a minor clash.
The raids on the Bulgarian capital
and French Riviera were coupled
with other widespread aerial activity
Warhawks strafed q locomotive
Evening star., 1943-11-15
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. Nov, Is tPp.-Late foreign
exchange rates follow tGreat Britain in
dollars, others in cents):
Canada-Offcal Control Board rates for
premium selling. ii per cent premium
Equivalent to discounts on Canadian dol
lars in New York of buying, 99l per
cent; selling, 900 per cent. -y-
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket 1Oh per cent discount or 1918 United
States cents .-r4
Europe-Great Britain, official tBank-
ers' Foreign Exchange Committee rates4.
buving, 4. .02; selling, 40.
Latin America - Argentina Official
o977: free. 25.10: Brazil, offcial. Soon;
free. 3 2On; Mexico. 20 65n. r-..
Rates in spot cables unless otherwise
indicated. n Nominal.