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Evening star., 1943-06-26

legal and invalid, and Mr.. Littell
said its terms exceeded those of the
Teapot Dome leases of the 1920s.
Mr.. Knox thereupon announced 1t
was being abrogated, though he de-
Tended it as good for all parties,
including the public.
First mention of the unidentified
man came from Mr.. Littell, who said
"a lobbyist of the Standard Oil Co.
of California" sat smiling and
smirking" in the committee room as
he testified.
Mr.. Littell said the man had
questioned his qualifications to study
the Elk Hills contract.
A demand to bring the man before
the committee for questioning was
voiced by Mr.. Elliott, member,
who called him a lobbyist.
Chairman Peterson said Mr.. FL
lott had his permission to summon
anyone he chose.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Hatch Acts 10 Extend
Political Gifts Ban
Would Apply Strike Low
Clause to Management

By the Associated Press.
AS soon as Congress enacted the
anti-strike bill yesterday Senator
Hatch, Democrat, of New Mexico
introduced legislation to extend the
bills prohibition against political
contributions by labor organizations
to management groups as we'll.
The prohibition against contribu-
tions to any election campaign for
a Federal Office would apply to busi-
ness leagues, chambers of COM
merce, boards of trade, employers
organizations, trade associations,
manufacturers associations, or
groups engaged In operation or
management of a business enter
prise.
The maximum penalty for viola
ton of the measure would be SIS 900
for every corporation or manage
ment organization and a $1,000 fine
and a years imprisonment for
every officer or director VINO con-
sented to such contribution.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Gen. Johnson Believes
BPct. Of Missing
Bomber Crews Alive
Men Are Expert 'chutists,
Says Air Force Leader;
Denies Losses Too High
BY NELSON SHEPARD.

At least rs per cent of the
crews Of heavy American bomb
ers reported missing" after
daily raids over Germany and
occupied Europe are alive, Mai.
Gen. Davenport johnson, COM
manding general of the I'd Air
Force, estimated today at a press
conference.
Gen. johnson based his figures on
the opinion of combat airmen re-
turned from the European front to
train American bomber teams for
aggressive action.
Because Europe is the toughest
air front" in the whole global war,
Gen. johnson said that all heavy
bomber crews in this country are
being trained for European combat,
which fits them for any other front
Gen. johnson was asked If the in
creasing losses of our four-engined
bombers over Europe were beyond
calculated expectations.
mo" he said, emphatically. "The
percentage of our losses is not too
high or beyond our expectations.
OF course, with larger numbers OF
bombers going over individual losses
will be greater. But If we stay un-
der an overall loss of 10 per cent
we can take it in stride" he said.
Gen. johnson verified that recent
reports on some of our losses on
missions over occupied areas were
per cent, but he indicated that
was safe margin.
Praising the morale and the high
efficiency of our heavy bomber
crews, Gen. johnson said 1t may be
presumed that SO per cent of the
crews reported missing" after raids
are prisoners of war.
Experienced 'Chutists.
These are all very experienced
men flying at attitudes of about
25,O00 feet and they can parachute
to safety" he said.
Gen. Johnson explained that the
large numbers of bombers shot down
by the enemy was due to the fact
the Germans are our most efficient
air enemy.
In these raids the Germans are
concentrating against us everything
they have in the way of fighter
planes" he explained.
More than 1000 war weary" vet
Grams from every heavy lombard
ment front overseas have been re-
turned to this country to serve as
supervising instructors in the train
ing schools of the I'd Air Force, Gen.
johnson said. More than so per cent
of all supervisors have had varied
battle experience.
The I'd Air Force is one of four
similar commands in this country,
all of which are utilizing the expert
enceS of overseas aviation veterans
to train men here as bomber and
fighter commands.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Allied Bombers Set Fires
At Viio Airdrome

AN ADVANCED SOUTH PACIFIC
BASE, June 26 (P.-Mitchell medi-
um bombers, escorted by Warhawk
fighters, raided the japanese air.
drome at Villa PLANTATION on Kolom-
bangara Island i'll the Solomons
group yesterday, starting several
fires on the north end of the run
way, South Pacific headquarters said
today.
All American planes returned
safely to base.
Japanese planes dropped 16 bombs
on targets in the Russell Islands.
Friday morning (Guadalcanal time) i,
causing light damage. Fuel stores
were hit and burned for a short time.
Reconnaissance has shown that
several japanese buildings were
burned and some enemy troops killed
and wounded in an American raid
Wednesday on Buri village, Ganong-
ga in the New Georgia group.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Man Knocked Down, Cut
And Robbed of $1O6

Linwood Davis, 81, colored, of 1913
Rovers court NV, was robbed of
s106 early today by two colored men
who knocked him down and cut him
on the right arm with a sharp in
strument.
The men made their escape on
foot. Mr.. Davis walked to Sibley
Hospital, where he was treated.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Validity Dates Announced
For -Four New Meat STAMPS
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Validity dates of four new series
of red stamps, used in the purchase
of rationed meats, fats, oils and
cheese, were announced last night
by the Office of Price Administra-
ton. The stamps are good through
July 81.
The dates the stamps will become
valid: P, June 27; @, July 4; r, July
II, and S, July l8. Dates for stamp
T will be announced soon. Each
series Of red stamps is worth 16
points.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Small u. 5. Submarine
Lost Off East Coast
On Training Cruise
Part of 28-Mun Crew
Rescued; Navy Believes
Accident to BIume
the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Recent loss Of the small sub
marine R-12 and part of her crew
during training operations has
been announced by the Navy.
The statement, giving no details,
attributed the loss probably" to
accident and not to enemy action.
How many of the normal compile
ment of 28 were lost, the Navy did
not say yesterday, but it attributed
the indications of accident to sur
vivors."
The location of the sinking was
not given beyond the statement that
it was of the East Coast. Nor was
the date given, the Navy merely say
Ing that the announcement had
been delayed until it was found
necessary to discontinue efforts to
locate and raise the vessel, in order
to avoid attracting enemy subma-
rines to the scene.
"A number of officers and men
were unable to escape from the yes
sci before it sank" the Navy said.
The depth of water makes it impos-
sible to salvage the submarine, and
hope has been abandoned for re-
covery of the bodies of the missing
personnel"
The R-12 had a displacement Of
$50 tons on the surface and $50 sub
merged. Commissioned in 1919, she
was ITO feet long with a beam of II
feet 6 inches, and was armed with
one 3-inch gun and four torpedo
tubes.
The R-12 was the ninth Ameri-
can submarine announced as lost
since the Pearl Harbor attack.
Others were the Amberjack, Argo-
naut, Grampus. Grunnion, Perch
and Shark, overdue and presumably
lost due to enemy action; the Sea-
lion destroyed to prevent capture in
the Philippines and the S-26 lost
In collision of Panama.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
GoebbeIs Plot Reported

LONDON, June 26 tP.-The BIC
said today in a German news service
broadcast that Paul Joseph Goebbels,
Nazi propaganda minister, recently
had Cancelled an important visit to
Alsace because of reports there was
a plot to assassinate him.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Jops Claim II Planes
Downed in SoIomons
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A Toxic radio broadcast said today
that japanese headquarters had as
serted q Allied planes were shot
down by japanese fighters in the
Solomons area between June 20 and
rs.
The broadcast, which was recorded
by the Associated Press, said the ~
were shot down out of total of 209
Allied planes making up the attack
ing forces.
The Japanese reports were not
confirmed by Allied sources.
Evening star., 1943-06-26

The sooner you get that War saw
ings stamp i'm your book the sooner
you will get victory In the bag.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Girl, 7; Boy, 8, Drown

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS. Pa, June
26 R.- Seven-year-old Shirley
Heald waded too far out into French
Creek last night and when Loren
Lord, 8, tried to rescue her. both were
drowned. Deputy Coroner Carl Le-
vine of Crawford County sal dhe was
told the girl couldn't swim.
Evening star., 1943-06-26

Something to sell? Something to
buy? Use a Star Want Ad." Phone
Ma. 5000.
Evening star., 1943-06-26

Something to sell? Something to
buy? Use Star Want Ad." Phone
Ma. 5000.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
NELSON REPORTS BOOST
IN AIRCRAFT OUTPUT

Washington, D. c. = WPB Chair
man Donald M. Nelson praised labor's
part in the increase in aircraft pro-
duction when he revealed in the four
teenth monthly production report that
output per worker in that industry
has increased 25 percent in the past
eight months.
"The steep increases in airplane
production during this year have been
stimulated in part by the efforts Of
the Army, Navy and WPB in cooper
alton with the airplane manufactur-
ers and the labor unions," Nelson said.
at should also be pointed out that
during the past eight months there
has been a 25 percent increase in La
Dor productivity in the airplane indus
try"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
TRADES COUNCIL

The Hamilton Cooperative Trades
and Labor Council met in regular ses-
sion Wednesday night with twenty
six delegates being present. President
Ralph Morningstar presided.
Delegates from the Labor Unions
Joint Legislative Council were admit
ted to the meeting and were intro
duced by President Morningstar. The
principal speaker among them was
Edward Schlenker. Earl Lynn, Edwin
Brendel, candidate for councilman,
Harry Roger, candidate for member
of the Board of Education. All of the
delegates spoke briefly on the coming
election. Joe Spaulding was also called
on to say a few words.
The honor roll board which now
contains over four hundred names of
trades unionists who are now in the
service was discussed on how the
council is to be reimbursed for the
expense.
Otis Briggs, secretary of the Com
munity War Chest drive was granted
the floor and on behalf of the. cam
paign asked the delegates to give their
full support and contributions to the
chest.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
Green Keynotes AT Of l Convention With Pledge
Hitlers Fatal Bullet Will Bear Union Label
Outlines LabOr's Plans To Win War And Peace AS
Delegates Cheer; Challenges Any Group To
Show Any Better Record Than Labors

Boston.-Declaring that the bullet
that will end Hitler's life will "bear
the union LABEL" President William
Green, in a resounding keynote
speech to the 63rd Annual Convention
of the American Federation of Labor,
pledged labor's unstinted efforts to
win the war and win the ensuing
peace.
Realizing that labor's astounding
contributions to Americas war effort
never before had been SO forcefully
presented, the delegates broke into re-
peated cheers as Mr.. Green "de-
nounced" the critics who denounce
labor.
II challenge any group - business,
economic or administrative = to show
a better record than the soldiers of
production have made since Pearl
Harbor. This army of production is
serving just as faithfully and just as
well as our armies on the battle field. y
For the first time, Mr.. Green re-
vealed the astonishing comparison be-
tween casualties among American
workers on the home front and the
casualties thus far suffered by the
nations armed forces on the battle
fronts
He showed that while military cas-
ualties total 105,205 including 20,104
dead, there have been $4,000 workers
killed in industrial accidents since
Pearl Harbor and 100000 injured
This was the American Federation
of Labor chiefs cogent answer to
those who have viciously and malici-
ously sought to belittle and smear the
sacrifices and service rendered by
American workers in this war.
81 do not claim that labor is. giving
more or doing more, because / know
that our soldiers on the battle fields
are giving their ALL" Mr.. Green said
"But | do not want these facts to bt
presented to the American people ane
to those who have tried to hoodwinl
the people with anti-labor prop
aganda."
Mr.. Green gave an inspiring report
to the delegates on the amazing. in
creases accomplished by labor in the
production of ships, tanks, guns ant
planes. He noted that labor produc
tivity in plane manufacture had riser
25 percent in eight months and tina
output of self-propelled artillery hat
jumped 32 percent in one month
Emphasizing the fact that 85 percen
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
REGISTRATION POLLS
TO BE REOPENED
NOVEMBER Is

Columbus.-"Vote in the coming
Ohio municipal elections, thus actually
demonstrating to your fellow workers,
friends and neighbors that you believe
in and practice one of democracy's
most valued rights" urges Phil Han
nah, secretary treasurer of the Ohio
State Federation of Labor.
"Never BEFORE" Hannah continued,
'has it been so necessary to exercise
our voting privileges as now, when
our nation is at war to keep intact,
among other things, the right to
vote"
The Federation secretary expressed
satisfaction at the progress of pre-
election registration drives conducted
by Ohio Central Bodies and Local
Unions, but urged continued vigorous
efforts in this direction. He pointed
out that Labor voters must be COM
pletely registered if can d d a t e S
friendly to workers are elected for the
probable crucial postwar period.
Following the coming municipal
elections, local boards of election will
open registration rolls November 13
and the enrolling of Labor voters
should be continued on and after this
date, Hannah said.
Registration of our members must
continue unabated on a year-around
basis" he concluded.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15

New York.-With the $50 central
labor bodies and more than 10000
national, international federal unions
of the AFL modified to support the
current drive Of the National War
Fund and community war chests, the
American Federation of L r,
through its relief arm, the Labor
League for Human Rights, is now en-
tering the largest fund raising cam
paign in its history, according to
Matthew Woll, president Of the
League.
Pledges of active cooperation have
been pouring in from all over the
country, to William Green, honorary
chairman of the League, and to Mat
thew Woll Endorsements of the
League campaign have come from
state federations, central labor bodies,
international and local unions A
chain of United Nations Relief AFL
committees, set up to act as liaison be-
tween local labor bodies and war chest
committees, is already actively at
work on the actual mechanics of this
gigantic drive.
A poster, showing the Statue of
Liberty with torch upheld, and cap
toned For Freedom, Labor Gives It's
Sons, It's Strength, Its Savings" has
been distributed by the hundred
thousand for exhibition on billboards
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
AFL Labor League For Human Rights
Backs $125, 900 War Fund Drive
Many Posters Displayed Throughout the Country By AFL
Backing War Fund Drive; Labor Is Leader
In Separate Funds and Toward War Funds

in union halls and factories, and on
bulletin boards.
Throughout this campaign, the
League will be in full and exclusive
charge of all appeals directed to mem
bers of the American Federation of
Labor. BY the terms of the agree
ments concluded with the National
War Fund and with community war
chests, labor's representatives are
seated on the executive committees
and budget boards which conduct the
overall campaigns in each community.
The AFL receives credit for all con-
tributions made through the League
or the Leagues committees, and allo-
cations for the AFL's own war relief
program in Britain, Russia, China and
U. S. Army camps are assured.
In addition to support of labor's
own war relief projects, the S125,000,-
600 drive of the National War Fund
will provide funds for seventeen relief
organizations, serving most of the
members of the United Nations as
well as the home front. Among the
agencies included in the National War
Fund are the British, Chinese, Greek,
French, Norwegian, Belgian and
Dutch relief societies, War Prisoners
Aid, and the U. S. Committee for the
Care of European Children. The
Continued on Page a, Column g.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15

of war material is made by union la
Dor, Mr.. Green added:
''The planes, the tanks, the guns
and bombs that will eventually crush
our enemies are being made largely
by union labor and we hope that the
bullet that will finally end Hitler's life
will bear the union label.
There's the answer to our critics.
~ know that it is the purpose of
our workers to reach new heights and
to establish new records in produc-
ton. The Government is calling upon
US for more. We are going to respond
and give more. The efficiency of our
skilled workers will be increased until
the service they give will be improved.
| know that is matter which will be
given vital consideration by the con-
vention."
Mr.. Green concluded his address
with an eloquent plea for an immedi-
ate attack on postwar problems, do
mestic and foreign. He served notice
on business leaders that they must
have confidence in America or Amer
lea will lose confidence in them. He
called on private industry to be pre-
pared to move swiftly and boldly to
swing over to peace production the
moment the last gun is fired in the
war.
millions of workers now engaged
in war industries and the millions of
young men now serving in the armed
forces will need jobs" he said.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ITEMS

us THIS YOUR PAY CHECK" /"
=. A very interesting piece of mail
reached the secretary's desk from
General Mills, Inc, with the above
title. 1t breaks down the employees
pay and clearly shows for what pur-
pose deductions are made. 1t appears
to be fine bit of employee relations
work. The Chamber Office will be glad
to give you the address from which a
copy may be secured.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15

CONGRATULATIONS TO COM
MANDER LAW. October /, the
date of Inauguration of Carlisle Law
as Commander of Frank Durwin Post
No. 1873, American Legion. Carl sue
ceeds Sidney Whitaker who has been
commander during the past year.
Thanks to Sid and best wishes to
Carl!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
c of c
STOVE. RATIONING.

STOVE, RATIONING. On Au-
gust "a, 1943, rationing of domestic
stoves became effective. Dealers may
sell new domestic heating and cooking
stoves designed to burn coal, wood,
oil or gas only upon presentation of
purchase certificate, O.P.A. Form
r 901, signed by local War Price and
Rationing Boards.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1943-10-15
Tax Collections Reported

The second half, real estate tax col
lection, started a month ago, has
yielded $66A,8O7, against charge of
Approximately s 1850, 900, j. w. Wen
DEL, County Treasurer, said Monday.
Evening star., 1943-04-09
Volunteers for War Bond
Booth SuIes Sought

Volunteers to sell War bonds in
an intensive drive beginning next
Monday were requested today to reg
lister Immediately at the Civilian De-
fense Volunteer ONCE, 1924 F street
NV.
Mrs. Harry S. Bernton, chief of the
volunteer Office, said the bonds are
to be sold from booths set up at
stragetic points around the city and
the hours of work will be from $50
am. to 4 pm. However, the hours
Evening star., 1943-04-09
Magazine Titled bataan,
10 Make Debut Today

Today, first. anniversary of the fall
OF Bataan, will mark the first ns,h-
hcation here Of a magazine, Bataan
OF which DR.. Diosdado M yam lec,
tuler and economist, is editor and
publisher. e'
Inc magazine carries articles by
Phllppine President Quezon and
wee President Sergio Osmena.
Otner subject matter includes
Stories on China and the Philippines.
Evening star., 1943-04-09

MacArthur's military mission, Fill
pino regiments, the fall Of Bataan,
freedom from want, American pris-
oners in Manila, freedom for the
Philippines, Pacific Charter, status
OF the Philippines and the editors
news and views.
The Quezon article is in the ma
ture of message to his fellow coun-
trymen. The address was authorized
by President Roosevelt and is to be
broadcast today through ONCE of
War Information shortwave facilities
to other parts of the world.
DO not despair, for your liberia
ton is certain the Quezon message
Evening star., 1943-04-09

says. TT may take time, but it will
come. Above all, you must con-
tinue to have faith in America who
has kept faith with every nation,
and especially with us. Our bond of
friendship tempered in the heat OF
battle, will last beyond the war and
into the peace Of freedom, general
well-being and safety that will fol-
low it. I give you my solemn as
surance that the Philippines is not
being neglected."
Evening star., 1943-04-09

was announced. The dinner is to
begin at 7pm.
At the meeting, the Society Of the
War of 1912 will install officers
elected in February and the So
ciety Of Founders and Patriots will
hold its annual elections. .
The slate OF officers to be in
stalled by the Society OF the War of
1872 includes DR.. Edison L. Whitney,
president; William w. Badgley, first
vice president: Charles c. Weaver
ling. second vice president; William
E. Rice, secretary; Maj. Harry A.
Davis, treasurer: Mahlon H. Janney,
registrar; DR.. James w. Wolcott,
Evening star., 1943-04-09

historian; Alton B. Carty. chaplain;
Col. John p. Hams, Rakton Lyon,
William w. Marbury and Mr.. Weav-
erling, delegates to the National So
ciety, and Mr.. Badgley, also to be in
stalled as member of the Execu-
tive Committee of the National So
ciety,
Evening star., 1943-04-09
Society Of War Of 1872
To Install Officers

Richard M. Barr, editor Of radio
news for the Inter-American AZ
fairs Office, will speak at a joint
dinner meeting of the Society of the
War of 1912 in the District of Co.
lumbia and the District of Colum-
bia Society of Founders and Pa
triots Wednesday evening in the
Arts Club, 2O17 I street NV. He
will discuss this Nations relations
with Central American countries. it
Evening star., 1943-04-09
Turks Restrict Cash

When property In Turkey owned
by individuals living in other coun-
tries is old, the proceeds no longer
can be sent in cash. but must be
in the form Of Turkish commodities.
Evening star., 1943-04-09

Nicaragua's wild-rubber procure
n,ent program is giving work to
many jobless.
Evening star., 1943-04-09

may be broken up into morning and
afternoon shifts, Mrs. Benton said.
Adolf, Benito and Hirohito-the
three blind mice. Make them run
with War bonds.
Evening star., 1943-04-09
Comfort From the First Step

Comfort-immedote and |ostine-is yours when
you wear "The A|den," mode expressly for
Woodward 8 Lothrop Mems Store Made to fit
snuey. yet costly on the foot Stroieht-tp style
in black or tan Golf. Medium weieht sole, Ieother