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Strike Votes
Continued From First Page.

decision had not been issued, by
the expedient of issuing an order
to end the strike.
The National Labor Relations
Board has held 13 elections wherein
employees were asked to vote "yes"
or no" on the question of whether
they wanted to permit an inter-
ruption of work In all cases the
vote has been overwhelmingly yes"
but in no case has a strike followed.
Strike Not Real Issue.
While that might indicate that
the ballot is a strike preventive,
the officials said it shows only that
strike was not the real issue at
all in most cases. The strike no.
tices, they added, were filed for
pressure and promotion purposes.
The first strike ballot conducted
by the NLRB, at the Allis-C Chalmers
plant, Springfield, ILL.,, was demand
ed by District so of the United
Mine Workers, union officials ac-
knowledged, to show the board, not
management, that District so had
a majority and that collective
bargaining election should be grant
ed at once. The NLRB refused,
however, to reconsider its denial
OF the collective bargaining election.
The dispute has been certified to
the WLB, which said yesterday that
hearing has been set for Septem-
ber II here and representatives OF
the company, of District so and the
United Farm Equipment and Metal
Workers, CIO, have been notified
to attend.
Strikes Still Occurring.
Meanwhile, the strikes which the
act was intended to prevent are
still occurring. For the most part
they are spontaneous affairs, man
aged by local leaders or groups seek
ing quick settlement of some griev-
ance or demand. No strike notice
is filed in these cases, for several
reasons. The local leaders may be
unable, or unwilling to delay a
walk-out for 80 days. Too, there is
no criminal proceeding provided un-
der the antistrike Act for failure to
file strike notice.
The only recourse the act gives
to management or the Government
in such cases is civil suit for dam
ages. Criminal penalties are not
operative until after the plant Is in
Government control.
Thirty-day strike notices filed so
far total 180 OF these, rs have
been withdrawn, largely through
persuasion of the NLRB, the WLB
and the Labor Department. OF
the 1870, AFL unions filed Ill and
CIO unions filed 81. The rest were
filed by independents, including IA
by District so. The union which
filed the largest number of notices
27-is the AFL Teamsters.
Nine Elections Held.
Nine of the 13 elections have been
conducted on the 30th day after
the strike notice is filed, and al
lows the NLRB no discretion on
this point. Sometimes unions delay
withdrawing notices until the Goth
day, and in two instances they
were withdrawn on the 30th day,
a couple of hours before balloting
was to begin. The expense of print
ing election notices and ballots and
the manpower expended were a
| total loss.
A strike ballot at 36 hosiery plants
from coast to coast Is scheduled for
this week, though it may never be
held because the union and man
agement reached an agreement.
NLRB officials say, however, that
Evening star., 1943-08-29
Capt. Mckee Of Alexandra
Wins Legion Of Merit

Capt. Logan Mckee. IS, of Presi-
Dental Gardens. Russell road, Alex
andria, has been awarded the
Legion of Merit for exceptionally
meritorious service on the staff of
the commander of task force of
the Atlantic Fleet, the Navy an
nounced yesterday.
During a period of intensive anti
submarine activity, the Navy said,
Capt. Mckee planned and super
vised the maintenance and repair
of vessels Of the United Nations
forces engaged in the protection of
shipping in the Northwest Atlantic.
Through his extraordinary skill
and superior practical knowledge" Z"
the citation said in part, "Comdr.
Mckee contributed greatly to the
efforts to overcome the disadvan-
tage of inadequate forces by main
tanning all ships in complete readi-
ness for scheduled operations de-
spite serious storm damage en-
countered during the antisubmarine
warfare"
Capt. Mckee held the rank of
commander at the time that he
earned his decoration.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

War Division and the function of
enforcement of criminal proceed
ings on priority orders and price
control, rationing and food alloca-
ton laws are transferred from the
Antitrust Division to the Criminal
Division.
The Special War Policies Unit is
abolished and its principle func-
tions are to be assigned to other ap-
propriate units of the War Division
by the Assistant Attorney General
in charge. These include work re-
lating to Federal-State relations
the Emergency Advisory Committee
for Political Defense in Montevideo
Uruguay, and the administration of
the Foreign Agents Registration
Act.
General supervision of violations
OF the sedition laws, as we'll as
other functions of the Special War
Policies Unit, is transferred to the
Criminal Division.
Changes Completed.
The reassignments put into eff
feet by today's order complete the
streamlining of departmental war
time functions" Mr.. Biddle said.
This was begun in September of
last year as result of the tre-
mendous increase in the depart
ment's war duties and responsible
ties. At that time there was a
general transfer of functions not
only within the divisions of the de-
partment but between them.
With another year of war ex-
perience as a guide, and after con-
sultation with the department Of
flcials involved. it now seems ad-
visable to complete the organiza-
tional shift and to make personnel
reasSignments
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World War Sd Division
To Meet Wednesday

The Sd Division of World War I
will meet at 8 pm. Wednesday at
the Woodmen of the World Hall,
935 G place NV. Nomination and
election of officers will take place,
and refreshments will be served.
veterans of the present Sd Di-
vision who served in the African
and Sicilian campaigns and have
been returned to hospitals in Wash
ington and vicinity are invited to
attend.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

the union has declined so far to
withdraw the notice, and its re-
sponse to persuasion is reported
to have been: I'VE want to show
the stupidity of this law. We won't
withdraw till the last minute, if at
ALL Meanwhile, the NLRB pro-
ceeds with it's costly job of arrang-
ing Nationwide poll.
Evening star., 1943-08-29

WAR FUND AIDE-Commis-
sioner Guy Mason has been
appointed chairman of the
Community War Fund Solici-
tation Committee among Dis
trict government employees for
the drive to be held in Oc-
tober.-Harris & Ewing Photo.
Evening star., 1943-08-10
LEGAL NOTICES.
BRANDENBURG g. BRANDENBURG,
Attorneys, tI9 18th St. NV. 90.


DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the District of Columbia
Holding Probate Court.-Estate OF Louise
Benoit Johnson. DeceaSed.-No. 62041
Administration Docket Rehabilitation
having been made herein for probate of
the last will and testament OF said de-
ceased, and for letters testamentsry on
said estate, by The National Bank of
WaShingtor, it Is ordered this 18th day
Of August. AID 1898. that the unknown
heirs a law and next OF kin of Louise
Benoit Johnson. deceased. and all others
concerned, appear in said Court on Mon
day. the Goth day of September AID
1913, at 1000 O'Clock AM, TO show cause
why such application Shotld not be
granted Let notice hereof be published
IN the 'WaShington Law Reporter and
The Evenlne Star. once in each OF three
successive weeks before the return dav
herein mentioned. the first publication to be
not less than thirty days before said
return day Witness. the Honorable Ed
WARD c. EICHER. Chief Justice Of said
Court. this 9Th dav Of August. AID 1913.
tSeall Attest: VICTOR S MERSCH. Req
lster of Wills for the District of Columbia,
Clerk of the Probate Court. aulU,,l124,
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ARTHUR +. CARROLL. Jr.. Attorney,
305 Hibbs Building 80, Attorneys.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
p, States for the DISTRICT of Columbia,
ministration This is TO Give Notice
That the subscriber. of the District of
Court Of the District OF Columbia, Letters
eStamentary on the estate of Owen J.
Clarke, late of the District Of Columbia,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the deceased are hereby warned
TO exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof, legally authenticated, to the sub
scrIber, on or before the 26th day of July,
AID. 1914: otherwise they may by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate
Given under my hand this @6th day of
July, 1913. REVEREND ALONZO j.
OLDS. Ills 18th St. NV (5D ,SealD
Attest: VICTOR S. MERSCH, Register of
wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk
of the Probate Court. au31O,l1
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NJ. EDWARD BUCKLEY, Jr., Attorney,
106 9TH ST NV

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
ifSs 'sS s6pRR Ps'rl6i bE q M2S TS
GU1A, 6IS 18th St. W. Plaintiff. Wash
lngton, D. c.. VS.. PETER DE MUNGUIA,
D. c.. Defendant,-No. I9,S54.-T OBJ
ject of this suit is for absolute divorce
i've years Separation. On motion of the
ordered that the defendant Peter de
Mungula, cause his appearance to be
entered herein on or before the fortieth
day. exclusive of Sundays and legal holi-
days. occurring after the day of the first
publication of this order; otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with a S in case of
default Provided, a copy of this order
be published once a week for three success
slve weeks in the Washington Law Re-
porter and The Evening Star before said
day. DAVID A. PINE, Justice. (SealD
Attest: CHARLES E STEWART. Clerk.
BY SOPHIE LYMAN, Deputy Clerk.
au3, 1917.
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MINIATURE FARM.
MONEY TO LOAN,
1st and End TRUST LOANS.

Let us refinance your property. We will
arrange your payments to suit your budget.
First-truSt loans on D, C, Nd. and Va,
property Second-truSt loans up TO >
years to pay back on D. c., Md. and Va.
property.
Prompt and courteous service. Consult
US before borrowing. Lowest rates.
COLONIAL INVESTMENT CO,
Sl1 9th NV. DI 6i5 so.
Evening star., 1943-08-10
ID ACRES.

Modern s-rm. and bath home, hot water
heat cleo; 20 miles from D. c. line, in
Prince GEORGES County. Md: barn, poultry
house, 5-rm. tenant house other outbuild d.
ings, unfailing mineral spring water sup
ply, fruit trees; on good State road: owner
will trade for D. C. property or sell. good
terms. Call MI. Nickel. DIXIE REALTY
TOypANY SSSn
Evening star., 1943-08-10
OFFICES FOR RENT.

18th ST. BETWEEN j AND K-FULLY
equipped IA by 5 room: rent. $50 month.
GiYe references TO Box 4-V. SJar
DESK ROOM WITH FURNITURE. FINE
office building. G near I4th; S25. Tele-
phone Ma 1881.
LARGE ROOMS IN MOST DESIRABLE
professional suite 1913 Southern Bldg.
Executive 3445
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AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE.
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

BUICK 1889 ,4-door sedan; excellent con- cro
actual miles one owner; $40. GOO IN
diana ave. Republic 97@9. IL
heater, new Firestone tires; everything
about car fine: 5000. Glebe 4573. 12'
CADILLAC 1899 4-door sedan: Al CON
dition, fine paint and. tires price, $50;
ThenRolm. Tft f' Ma 1905, ,'>' - .
CAD1LLACs t2l., 1872; one a 5-paSsenser
4 door sedan, Fleetwood body. radio and
a 3-passcnger G@, club coupe, radio and
low mileage. Box 253-M. Star
Ga5 ms s4 4d29r We bHy sag make car car
Tor high cash price FLOOD PONTIAC,
4"2l Conn. WO. 500. Open ewes. and
CHEVROLET 1899 4-dool. excellent tires
and motor, $40, terms. 35Us Georela
CHEVROLET l94I 5-pass. club coupe
sos 5S1 Logsn s Motor CO. 9C lsh St. NV Be-
tween K and L, RE. 1851. Open evenings.
CHEVROLET 1871 special de luxe 2,door
maroon, low mileage; $500. Logan Motor
Co, 18th ST. NV between and l.. RE.
CHEVROLET | $40 special de luxe 2-door.
SS55o; private owner leaving town, Phone
DE sOTo 1910 4 door sedan. excellent
tires: mechanically perfect' $500 Box
130-V, Star. IL"
DE SOTO SEDAN, G37; condition unusual
ly fine, including tires. 1881 E. Capitol
st. Ii. OOS3
FORD 1884 80 motor, convertible coupe;
excellent condition, good tires. new bat
terry, radio, heater, recently overhauled.
SH. "T40.
FORD 1910 convertible 5-pasSenger coupe;
:, 900 miles. everything original except
top, that's new, perfect; Ss55. Chestnut
1911. l2'
FORD l9i super de luxe coupe; maroon
hnlsh, white-Wall tires. exceptionally clean,
low mileage, nearly new condition, SS95.
Logan Motor Co. 18th ST. NV. between K
and l.. RE 325l. OpCn evenings.
FORD l94 super de luxe Tudor sedan.
heater; in perfect condition private own
er, SS75 cash. Elmwood 637.
FORD 1887 80 Tudor sedan: fine motor
and tires; S195, TR 5S12
LINCOLN, ZEPHYR 1910 sedan, original
blue finish excellent, heater. defroster,
excellent tires; Ss95 Logan Motor Co,
18th st. between K and L. RE. 325l.
Evening star., 1943-08-10
WATER FRONT PROPERTY.

SELBY -ON-THE- -BAY-BEAUTITUL COT
tage. Ice. Screened-ln porCheS, compl fufn.
; bedrmS liy. nm. fireplace; modern xii,
bath, FriGldaire, sacrifice, $500. IA,
ARUNDEL -ON-THE- BAY, MD-BEAUTI-
ful bungalow, completely furn bedrms.
NV rm., kit, bath, shower. Frigldaire. >
lee. lots l00xl 80; must sell; sacrifice,
50 500; cost S6,500: open, Route via An
napoliS. Sign on property. VICTOR H.
SCHULTZ. EX. 02oO or G!ebe 9O35
COTTAGES FOR RENT, COLONIAL
Beach, Va, 3 bedrooms, large porch and
shaded yard, S25 week. :}-room cottaee.
$40 week. MO. S421 after 8 2 m.
Evening star., 1943-08-10
PROPOSALS.

COMMISSIONERS, D. c., WASHINGTON,
August 7, 1943,-Sealed proposals Will be
received at Room 500, District Building
until . O'Clock P M, E. w t, August If,
1943. and then publicly. opened and read
for work of conversion Of oil Heating Plant
located on Loughborough Road NV. Speci-
fcations drawing and proposal form, may
be obtained at Room Az. District Building
COMMISSIONERS, D. c., WASHINGTON;
August z, 1943. Sealed proposals will
be received at Room 800. District Build
ing, until 200 PM; z. w. T., August r.
943, and then publicly opened and read
for: q Construction of Sanitary Sewer
in vicinity of Texas Avenue and Ridge
Road Sc, consisting, of approximately
1,190 feet Of 10-inch diameter pipe sewer
t2) Construction of Sanitary Sewer in
Lebaum Street Sc. between Newcomb and
5th Streets, consisting Of approximately
I,125 feet OF 10-inch diameter pipe sewer;
Drawings, specifications and proposal
forms may be obtained at Room 421, Dis
trict Building au.7,9,10 ,l1,12,13.
Evening star., 1943-08-10
M F. KEOGH and J. ROBERT CAREY,
Att0rneYS. 100 Woodward Building.
SIMON. KOENIGsBERGER & YOUNG,
Attorneys, $40 Woodward Building 90.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
State for the District Of Coumo'a
Holding Probate Court.-No. 6l.73s, Ac-
ministration.-This is to Give Notice:
That the subscriber. OF the District of
Columbia, has obtained from the Probate
Court OF the District of Columbia, Letters
testsmentary on the estate of Bridget
Connolly, late Of the District OF Columbia,
deceased All persons having claims
against the deceased ere hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers there
of legally authenticated 10 the subscriber.
1914: otherwise they may by law be eX-
Guided from all benefit Of said estate
Given under my hand this 21th day of
July, l943. LESTER STRASBURGER, "a o
Woodward Bldg. '5t. tSealD Attest. VIC
TOR S. MERSCH, REGISTER Of wills for
the District Of Columbia, Clerk OF the
Probate Court. au310.lI.
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LOTS FOR SALE.

l-ACRE- LOTS. MILES FROM THE
city; $3.50 per acre buy now, pay for the
duration, build later; prices advance I'M
mediately after the war. terms. a down
balance easy monthly payments N c.
HINES & SONS, 11OS Investment Bldg
DT. T139 Ewes call Mr. Davis, EN- 161l
Evening star., 1943-08-10
REAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE.

HAVE ATTRACTIVE STONE AND FRAME
2-bedroom house. Potomac Hts, viii ex-
change for suitable 3-bedroom mouse "
cinity American University Park. write
only, Box 371-M, Star.
Evening star., 1943-08-10

FLORIDA-WOULD YOU LIKE TO OWN
Florida. within y miles OF bathing beach,
adjoining small town and which is
suitable for garden. chickens and fruit
trees? You can buy this for $40 on
easy terms. including paved road and cleo
tricity. Phone, or write E. J. GRAY. at
80 } FalrfaX I'd RetheSda. No WI 4i5i
Evening star., 1943-08-10
f. II. McLaCHLEN, Attorney,
30 10th St. NV. %.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the District of Columbia
Holding Probate Court-No. 6?,o5S. Ad-
ministration.- IS to Give Notice. That
the subscriber, Of The State, of Maryland;
has obtained from the Probate Court OF
the District Of Columbia, Anc!Ilary Letters
Of Administration c. 7 A, on the estate OF
land. deceased All persons having claims
against the deceased arc hereby warned
10 exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, legally authenticated, 10 ne sIJ-
scriber. on or before the 3rd dav of bu~''..-
AID. 1914, otherwise they may by law be
excluded from all benent OF SAID eatate.
August, 1913. EUGENE H McI.ACHLEN,
100 Tenth S.. NV. ~. tSeall Attest.
VICTOR S. MERSCH, REGISTER of Wills for
the District of Columbia, Clerk of the
Probate Court. aul0.lT.24
Evening star., 1943-08-10
ACREAGE FOR SALE.
OUT-or-ToWN REAL, estate

5 ACRES MONTGOMERY co, ONE Mill
east CT Manor Club. $500 an acre. Shep
herd 66lS
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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT.

1007-9 E ST. S.W.
Large storage floors, elevator, drive
way.
THOS. P. BROWN,
sI5 4th ST SW National 1919
Evening star., 1943-08-10
LEGAL NOTICES.
EDWIN A. MESS, Attorney,
jQ1 Woodward Building 90.

1O1 Woodward Building 90.
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Hodns Sh5s pTobate 5R5 es 1S-es 2s 5sS
That the Subscriber, of the District Of
Columbia, has obtained from the Probate
Court of the District Of Columbia: Letters
on The estate q eob1a AR25e
SafasfD against the de deceased are Hereby warned
to exhibit. the same, with the vouchers
hsEeG legally or 5edTs 6s b 9ay o
July, AID. 1914: otherwise, they. may by
estate. Given under my hand tHlS 29th
day, of July. l943. CHASE c. COVE; 2S4?
VVIcToR S. MERscH. Register of wins
for the District OF Columbia, Clark Of the
Probate Court, au3.l01i.
NJ. F. REOGH and J. ROBERT CAREY,
Attorneys, 100 Woodward Building.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States for the District of Colum-
bia.-LILLY MAE HAMBRICK. Plaintiff vs.
ISAAC MEMFORD HAMBRICK. Defend
ant,-No; 15739.-Thef object Of this suit .l
plaintiff, It is this 26th day of july, l943,
ordered that the defendant Isaac Mem
ford Hambrick, cause his. appearance to
day, exclusive Of Sundays and legal hoh-
days, occurring after the day of the first
publication of this order; otherwise the
cause will be proceeGed with as IN case
Of default. Provided, copy of this order
cessive weeks in the Washington Law
Reporter. and The Evening Star before
Attest: CHARLES r. STEWART, Clerk By
SOPHIE LYMAN, Deputy CLERK.
Evening star., 1943-08-10
FARMS FOR SALE.

90 MILES FROM D. c, LINE, 70 ACRES,
lO-room house bath. cleo, phone: property
mas 2 mile frontage on State hwy, well
@ ahP RPLEY sH 5Ss sun aRd
eyes WI. $500 tMr. Abbel.
FOR SALE BY OWNER-LARGE MODERN
tourist court with store. lunchroom com
hined; 1-room house with outer building;
farm with 3 or, Il acres and 2-apt; house,
small house. Apply to White Owl Inn
Tourist Court, Richmond hwy, 2la mi.
south Alex. MRS. CROCKETT.
ABOVE GREAT FALLS.
This very exceptional farm buy in Vir-
VII: bath, elec. There is 12-ml. river
EDWARD F. CALDWELL, OR. e.44.
MINIATURE FARM.
Clever BUNGALOW of 5 rooms and bath,
fireplace, fun bSmt with air cond fur
mace, large high attic double floored:. ga
rage. This property Of almost an acre is
asparaeuS bed. ample room, for, garden
and hen houses, and can be handled with
s. 600 down, located in Mont. Co. only
msS NILS fyom s0n p ling sH RE RIPtE9 81
MONEY TO LOAN.
COMPARE OUR RATES BEFORE YOU
nature. SOUTHEASTERN DISCOUNT OF
Hyattsville, Md Warield 3lsl
w. M0NEY AI9f G,v on sEcoNp TRgsT ras
SAT6NA SsSFP5 Mf gfasSn1s!S iSSEs4MENr Esi
1912 N. Y Ave. NV. National $3.50.
LOANS ON REAL ESTATE.
INK rIs = ! WNAMLsHE' 1NG. NSa s4ss
Evening star., 1943-08-10
STORES FOR SALE.
SUMMER HOMES.

oPA REGULATION PERMIT ONE TRIP TO
summer cottage. Spend your vacation in
cool Blue Ridge Mountains. near Luray,
Va, horseback riding swimming fishing
and hiking; new 2-story stone house; sun
deck on roof; all modern conveniences;
completely furnished, complete privacy.
Do your own cooking Ideal for children
and adults. Call EN-. $3.50 for reServa-
tions or further information
Evening star., 1943-08-10
AUTO TRUCKS FOR HIRE.
AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE.

Ord truck, ! 17-ton, with driver, plat
rm body. hydraulic hoist, on weekly basis
y can NO A1S1
Evening star., 1943-08-10

IODGE i2-ton panel. in very good shape,
lust sell. $l65 or best cash offer, Lin
Evening star., 1943-08-10

ABOVE GREAT FALLS.
ms very very, eAcepti9nSi iaIm ouy IN VT
VIII: bath; elec. There is 12-ml. river
frontage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-22
BOARD CONSIDERS
BID FOR PROPERTY
Offer Made for Park Road
Land; Planning Commits
sion Requests Data

The board of aldermen received
an offer of $500 for city
property at II Park road, last night
and sent it on to the land commit
tee for further study. Raymond F..
Stone, chairman of the board OF
education, made the offer.
The board okayed the bid of $500
made by Mrs. Rose Rotundo OF
Danbury for Lots 8, IL, and 10 on
the map of Cedar Park on Martone
street. 1t also accepted the bid Of
$3.50 by Frank Davino of this city
for the lot at the corner of Birch
and Wall streets.
The board received and recorded
a request from the city plan COM
mission that it inform the latter
of any bids received for city prop
erty and, especially. not to sell any
lots which might be used by the
city plan commission in rounding
street corners, or turning offset
streets into straight streets.
Alderman Burton Walker (R)
strongly recommended the board to
ask the park board to design play
ground from the land in the rear
of the Clock Case Shop on Mill
street, but he was informed that
it is doubtful If the city owns this
property. Accordingly the land
committee was requested to search
the title of the property.
The board voted to reimburse
Anthony Dzimidas of 428 Chapman
street, the amount of $25 for rab-
bits killed by strag dogs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-22
REALISTIC AIR
ATTACK LOOMS

Boston, June 22-(UP)-The most
realistic simulated air attack and
blackout ever planned in the east
will be held soon.
Maj.-Gen. Sherman Miles of the
first service command announced
last night that the blackout would
extend from southeastern New
Hampshire as far south as Virginia.
He added that big bombers in
the role of attacking aircraft may
participate in the air alert, giving
volunteer civilian spoilers an OPP
portunity to test their knowledge.
Gen. Miles said that if Army
planes took part, searchlights would
be used and air raid signals issued
in accordance with the actual flight
of planes.
Thus the periods of blackout may
be longer in some areas than in
Others" Gen. Miles said. ut is ex-
pected that for any area under test
tie overall test period may be as
long as one and a half hours.
Maj.-Gen. Ralph Royce, comman-
der of the First Air Force, has been
appointed director of the maneuver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-22
3 SUFFOCATED
IN MAINE FIRE
Cigarette Believed Re-
spOnsibIe for General
Alarm House Fire

Cape Elizabeth. Me, June % -
U.PJ - Three persons including a
cousin of U. S. Representative Philip
J. Philbin, D., Mass, were Suffo-
Gated early today when a general
alarm fire swept a house at Pond
Cove park
The dead:
Owen Philibin, az, OF Clinton,
Mass.
His wife, Veleda, 40
Arthur Conner, So, Hampton. N
H., contractor and a friend.
All were found in their beds, &C
cording to County Attorney Rich
ard S. Chapman who said that a
| medical-examiner's finding had not
been returned but that all appar-
! emily were victims of smoke inhala-
, ton
The fire apparently started in a
sofa in the living room on the Sec
ond floor and Chapman said he be-
lieved it may have been caused by
a cigarette that slipped down behind
the cushions.
Roaring flames and dense smoke
hampered firemen who controlled
the blaze after more than an hour
Loss was estimated at $4,000.
The house. completed by the Phil
bins last autumn. was built on a
hillside with the living room, dining
room and some bedrooms on the
second floor. All of these we're sew
erely damaged by flames while
smoke and water wrecked lower
apartments.