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Evening star., 1944-01-29
uxes
Continued From First Page.

led the fight, contending the Social
Security reserve is from 5 to II
times larger than the estimated
drain upon it in any of the next
five years.
In his budget message a few
weeks ago, President Roosevelt
earnestly urged Congress to let
the increase take effect. He said
reserves should be built up now
against future demands.
Women got a small break yester-
day. The conferees reversed earlier
action and decided to make the tax
on cosmetics and toilet preparations
20 per cent instead of Is. The pres
ent rate is 10 per cent.
Light Bulb Tax Raised.
The tax on electric light bulbs,
now per cent, will rise to 20. The
House voted Is per cent, the Senate
Is, and the conferees split the diff
ference
They accepted a Senate amend
ment to the 20 per cent jewelry tax,
the effect of which is to retain
the current 10 per cent rate on
watches retailing for not more than
$65 and alarm clocks sold for S.
or less. Other types of jewelry
however. will carry the 20 per cent
rate.
Because OF the war, the conferees
voted yesterday to allow duty-free
importation of lighter weight news
print than at present passes through
the customs without tariff.
Paper Issue Settled.
The amendment finally agreed or
points out that newspaper publish
ers are limited by law or govern
mental order as to the amount o1
paper they may use. The definition
of standard newsprint was revised
to include paper weighing 80 pounds
a ream of 500 sheets 24x36 inches
with a 5 per cent manufacturing
tolerance permitted, and also to in
clude rolls of paper Is inches OF
larger in width.
Two tax measures designed to
simplify procedures were introduced
yesterday by Representative Forand
Democrat, of Rhode Island
The first would create a non.
partisan commission to study Fed
eral revenue laws with a view to
making recommendations for SIM
plifled, permanent and consistent
tax policy.
The second would dispense with
the requirement of a return on in
come tax by individuals substantially
all of whose tax is withheld at the
source.
Evening star., 1944-01-29
ItuIy
Continued From First Page.

day before. Five Allied planes were
missing.
The bridge which was captured
by British troops beyond Carroceto
carries the road north from Anzio
over railway line and a stream.
1t represents an airline advance of
IL miles from the port of Anzio
and is about eight miles from the
nearest point on the coast. The
railroad there is not the main line
between Rome and Naples but a
spur from Anzio.
Allied troops encountered in
creased resistance in most sections
of their bridgehead, with the Ger
mans using tanks, artillery and
Small-arnlS fire to slow the advance.
Slow Advance Explained.
A military commentator at head
quarters explained some of the rea-
sons why the Americans and British
have not driven inland faster.
THE original element of surprise
lenabled us to effect an almost un-
opposed landing" he said. I'VE have
not pushed far enough forward to
allow the landing of reinforcements
and heavy equipment. This takes
time, as the harbor and beach facili-
ties are restricted.
"Once the landing was made, the
element of surprise no longer ex-
listed and it became necessary to
divert the attention of the enemy
by other means. such as attacking
in strength on the 5th Army front
and battering his communications
lines from the air.
TT would be unwise to push too
far inland before having the neces-
sary weight to support the drive
Spectacular advances could have
been made, but there would have
been attending risks.
! This is not hit-and-run raid
but full-scale operation. In fact
this Is like winding a spring. The
spring is being set to go off with
full strength instead of going of
half cooked. The enemy is bound
to resist with full strength and
therefore we must have something
with which to meet him."
Discussing the scanty information
disclosed by Allied headquarters
concerning the disposition Of troops
Evening star., 1944-01-29

in the beachhead area, the commen-
tator said, "one of the enemy's best
means of obtaining information i.
by reconnaissance planes. We have
such air superiority and we have
been shooting his planes out of the
sky to such an extent that 1t Is
doubtful he knows much.
There is no point in handing him
information on platter. That's
why we are so cagey."
(The German high command
announced today that Allied
troops had captured Mount Ro-
tondo, about a mile and half be-
yond Castelforte and about S
miles inland on the Garigliano
front.)
(The German controlled Paris
radio, in a broadcast recorded by
the British Ministry of Informa-
ton in London, said last night
that German military quarters
are expecting another Allied
landing in Italy shortly. 1t de-
clared that increased Allied
naval activity has been observed
and asserted that besides the
5th and 9th Armies another army
is expected to participate in the
battle for Italy.")
A communique said that during
the heavy and accurate" nava
bombardment of the Germans ir
the Anzio sector a train moving uI
supplies was cut in half by direct
hit" The town OF Formia, on the
Gulf of Gaeta to the south, also was
bombarded and traffic on coast
road disrupted.
(An NBC broadcast, quoting one
of its correspondents, said the
Germans had rerouted the
Rapido River at some points
north of Casino, flooding large
areas along the banks and turn
ing them into marshes and bogs)
Evening star., 1944-01-29
|ITU Official Refuses
|WLB Blank Check
On No-Strike Issue

The War Labor Boards effort to
secure . no-strike pledge for the
duration from International Typo
graphical Union executive council
ofncers today found ITU Secretary
Treasurer Woodruff Randolph Offer
ing to Cooperate" but refusing
to write blank check" Four other
ITU onicials previously offered "co-
operation" in preventing strikes.
Mr. Randolph and associates were
summoned to explain why local
chapters were advised to bypass
WLB procedure and try to obtain
from publishers the full IS per cent
pay increase permitted under the
Little Steel formula, or 60 on strike.
Mr.. Randolph appeared yesterday
under subpoena, the first issue
against q labor leader by the WLB.
Agreeing that local chapters
should resort to arbitration, Mr..
Randolph said a union membership
referendum would be necessary to
obtain q no-strike commitment. II
do net sign a blank check that ITU
unions, regardless of circumstances
or issues involved, will not strike"
he asserted.
Saying he was thinking in terms
Of pay increases for printers beyond
Is per cent, Mr.. Randolph charged
WLB has mot caught up with the
IS per cent formula" Previous tes-
timony from President Claude NJ.
Baker was that disputes carried to
the WLB newspaper panel had won
pay increases averaging less than
IL per cent.
| Engaging in verbal controversy
with Wayne l.. Morse, WLB public
member, who termed Mr.. Randolph's 3
failure to appear at hearing Mon
day to be lin defiance Of the board"
Mr.. Randolph said Mr.. Morse's "ru-
mored candidacy for the United
States Senate from Oregon" may
have been a motive. When Mr..
Morse labelled the statement q
cheap attack" Mr.. Randolph re-
piled: IF you are a candidate,
maybe I'll meet you in Oregon and
debate the issue there" d.
Witness said he had not formu-
lated ITU policy. Mr.. Randolph, 4
reputed candidate for the ITU presi-
dency against President Baker, said
his reluctance" to appear before
the board was overcome since
President Baker made his fight and
surrendered" He claimed ITU is
disciplined organization, with
powers flowing from the member
ship for nearly 100 years.
WLB, Chairman William H. Davis
said, is interested in a no-strike
national policy, not in rTU internal
politics.
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Pacific Coast Reported
Most Congested Area
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Greg. JAN 29.-War.
time congestion has eased every
where in the Nation except on the
Pacific Coast, says Corrington Gill
national director of the Presidents
Committee for Congested Produc-
ton Areas.
The Far West is sure to get fur
ther population increases as the wal
effort is shifted to the Pacific the
ater, he said, adding that Los An
geles has supplanted Hampton
Roads, Va, as the No. l 'hot spot"
Evening star., 1944-01-29
|WFA Orders Packers
To Increase Beef
Reserved for Forces
The War Food Administration has

The War Food Administration has
ordered packers operating under
Federal inspection to set aside In
creased quantities Of beef for the
armed services. The action comes
close on the OPA announcement
increasing the ration point values
of most cuts Of beef beginning to-
morrow.
It is estimated the VIA order
will give the armed services ap-
proximately 80 per cent Of the cur
rent production of beef. A sharp
reduction in beef marketings dur
ing the first four months Of this
year was forecast last week by the
Agriculture Department.
Yesterdays order stipulates that
packers set aside at least 30 per
cent of Gamer and cutter beef
which is used principally for can
ming and other processed meats such
as chip and ground beef. The ac-
ton was taken, VIA said, to assure
sunicient quantities of beef for
overseas military operations and
other war uses.
Before the order, packers had
been required to set aside specified
percentages only Of their output OF
commercial. good, choice and utility
grades Of beef. During last sum-
mer, 80 per cent of Gamer and cut
ter beef was requisitioned, but that
order was suspended September l
VIA also has taken steps to di.
rect more milk into production OF
butter, cheddar cheese, dried skim
milk and evaporated milk at the ex-
pense Of other types Of cheese. Be-
ginning tomorrow. manufacturer:
must hold their production Of cheese
other than cheddar, cottage, pot an6
bakers to the quantity produced ir
1912.
This will result in a reduction oi
approximately $4,000. 900 pounds, OF
roughly, IL per cent, in the 1874
production of speciality types Of
cheese, such as brick, limburger
cream, rocquefort and Italian va.
rieties. Officials indicated, however
that some of the increased cheddal
production may be made available te
civilians.
The agency also directed West
Coast packers to release to civilian
channels $4,000 900 pounds of raisin.
from their 1943 production. The
alloca ton is made, VIA said, be.
cause the present supply, due tt
record production in 1943, will Al
military and lease-lend require.
ments.
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Marshall Bases Roided
For 22d Strdiqht Doy

PEARL HARBOR, Jan. % [P).-
Wolfe, Maloelap and Mili-islands
becoming increasingly familiar to
observers of the Pacific war-were
slugged again by United States air.
men who for % straight days have
kept at the job of softening up the
Marshall group.
These three atolls in Japan's Cen
trail Pacific bastion have undergone
73 raids in the last two months. Last
night the Navy tersely told of the
latest raids which occurred Thurs
day:
'Wotje was attacked in the after
noon by medium bombers. Fires were
started around ground facilities.
Dive bombers and fighters made
a late afternoon attack on Mill,
bombing and straf1ng airdrome in
stallations and gun emplacements
One of our dive bombers was shot
down.
Heavy bombers dropped more
than 20 tons of bombs on Taroa, in
the Maleolap Atoll, at dusk. causing
damage in the contonment area. All
of our planes returned"
The Marshall blasters extended
their punches to Nauru, an island
west of the Gilberts and south of
the Marshalls, giving it its first
pounding since December %. Me-
dium bombers attacked ground in
stallations in a daylight attack with
out loss to themselves. .
japanese airmen failed to react
aggressively to the Thursday raids
on the Marshalls as they did the
day before.
mo fighter opposition was en-
countered," the Navy said.
The day before, best-grade Jap
anese fighter pilots rose to engage
the Americans in the biggest air
battle of the Marshalls campaign.
Their temerity cost them Is to %
planes, against loss of none for the
United States.
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Pacific
Continued From First Page. }

Rabaul. took another heavy pound
ing. Liberator bombers escorted by
fighters poured 1913 tons of explosives
into the staging base of Lore sgau.
No air opposition was reported
Early Wednesday Catalina patrol
bomber spotted japanese f1otilla
80 miles northwest of Kavieng, New
Ireland, and scored hits on the fam
tail of a destroyer and gunboat
protecting the troopship.
Along the coast of Northeast New
Guinea. American flyers bombed and
strafed the enemy all the way from
Madang, target of an Allied land
drive, to Hansa Bay, 100 airline miles
northwest.
And on the westernmost tip Of the
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Shells BoreIy Miss
ICIork on Anzio Visit
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Lt. Gen
Mark Clark, commander Of the 5th
Army, came under direct German
gunflre yesterday during a visit to
the Anzio Bay beachhead south oi
Rome, but escaped injury, although
several men near him were hit.
CHS in a broadcast from Aleiers
said that when the enemy fire be-
gan Gen. Clark dropped to the
ground and later helped care for
the injured men and afterward
went right ahead with his inspec-
ton and conferences with field COM
manders as II nothing had hap
pened."
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Pvt. }. w. Glen Arrives
At Texos Hospital

Pvt. John w. Glen, ~, VINO was
injured in truck wreck on Guadal.
canal, is one of ISL veterans from
the Pacific battle area now at Nc.
Closkey General Hospital in Temple
Tex, according to an Associated
Press dispatch.
Pvt. Glen, the son Of John w
Glen, 2505 Sherman avenue NV
and Mrs. Florence Collins. 443;
Douglas street NE. was an assistant
brick mason before he entered tht
Ordnance Department of the Army
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Oil Embargo Believed.
Warning 10 Spain Of
Other Blows 10 Follow
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The implication today of the
Allied choking of of petroleum
shipments to Spain was that un-
less Gen. Francisco Franco stops
helping the Axis other drastic
blows may follow. Britain is to
Join the United States in the Oil
embargo, it was learned.
In effect, the action announced
by the State Department yesterday
told Gen. Franco that it is time for
him to decide which team he wants
to play with and act accordingly.
BY hitting Spain's economic sys-
tenn, the concerted move apparently
was intended to force Gen. Franco
out of the paradoxical, situation
where Spain has been 'nonbel-
ngerent," gradually showing warm
ness toward the Allies as war pro-
gressed in their favor, yet continu-
ing to aid the Axis.
The concrete expression of Allied
eensure toward Spain's policy also
indicated that the United States and
Britain no longer fear a food Of
German troops down the Iberian
Peninsula to Gibraltar.
In the light of trends in Spanish
policy, the State Department noted,
the United States has prohibited
Spanish tankers from loading oil
for Spain pending a reconsideration
OF trade and general relations be-
tween the two countries.
1t was learned unofficially that the
forceful step was taken with full
British agreement week ago and
as yet the Spanish government has
apparently made no move to comply
with the unfulflled American and
British requests which prompted the
action.
Meanwhile Spain faces a possible
economic crisis of severe proper
tions since she has been receiving
up to now only enough oil for
barest essential needs
In turn, the situation presents
black outlook for Gen. Franco, who
has been reported as being already
in a precarious position at home.
For some time, Gen. Franco has
been making gestures toward Brit
ain and the United States, but the
action and the list of five Ameri-
can requests, termed reasonable
and important" by the State De-
partment, indicated that only a
whole new Spanish policy would be
satisfactory.
Grievances Listed.
The grievances which, according
to. the announcement, have been
addressed repeatedly to the Spanish
government for some time are:
/. Failure to release interned Ital-
Ian ships.
2. Failure to stop the export of
vital war materials to Germany.
g. Failure to curb activities of
Nazi agents on Spanish territory.
4. Apparent failure to withdraw
all members of the Spanish Blue
Division from the Russian front.
5. Extension of credit to Germany
which the Nazis "unquestionably
expect" to use for espionage and
sabotage in Spanish territory.
Until now, Gen. Franco had man
aged to placate both Allied and
domestic critics. Observers felt
anti-Franco opposition in Spain
would be strengthened by the stern
American attitude, while conces-
sions on Gen. Frances part are
liable to weaken further the un-
popular and reputedly pro-Nazi Fa-
lange party.
Evening star., 1944-01-29

AUTO HITS PEDESTRIAN, CRASHES INTO HOUSE-Ths
knocked the iron doosteps of 40 Rhode
NV shortly after today when the driver lost control
after striking pedestrian Mrs Marjorie Brown 21 coored
of 406 Florida the nearby intersection
and Rhode Island NV Mrs taken Freed
mems Hospital for compound fracture
tpe and bruises Police said the automobile
Emanuel Miller As coored of 94 Third street making
left turn into Rhode Island when he hit the
swerved the south crosswak knocked down small
and hit the of the house Star Staff Photo
Evening star., 1944-01-29

county have reported to him that
the attitude of some persons asked
to buy bonds "has been disloyal."
Mr.. Placek declared that he had
received his instructions for con-
Quoting the campaign as he plans
from people in Washington con-
nected with the drive" but said they
did not come from the Treasury De-
partment.
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Senate Subcommittee
Approves Hutcheson
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
recommendation to the full COM
mittee will be made Monday by a
Senate Judiciary subcommittee that
Sterling Hutcheson be approved fo1
appointment as judge Of the East
ern Virginia Federal District Court
Senator Andrews, Democrat, OF
Florida said, mo objections were
made to Mr.. Hutcheson. so We de-
cided favorably.''
Evening star., 1944-01-29

2,000-mile striking arc. Liberator
heavy bombers raked the Japanese
installations on Portuguese Timor
in the East Indies, and sank a 1000
ton cargo ship.
South Pacific airmen, who have
taken an important part in the Ra
baul campaign since new Allied air.
fields have been opened on Bougain-
vile Island, in the Solomons, re-
ported they have shot down 1921
enemy planes since last August /.
Allied losses were placed at less than
one-seventh, or approximately 180
planeS
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Guffey
Continued From First Page.)

NCOnllHutQ from F1fSC Fa&e.)
or your subordinates to be coerced
in this manner.
While I know that you will stand
firm against this outrageous effort
of United States Senator to force
you to place in jeopardy the lives OF
INDECENT people under your control
I want to say that Senator GufIey
has been using his alleged influence
as chairman Of the Senatorial Dem
ocratic. Campaign Committee to ad-
vance his demands upon the various
agencies Of the Government.
Predicts Guffey Removal.
Senator Guffey was never and is
not now the choice Of the Demo-
cratic membership of the Senate for
this position. He was appointed and
not elected. AS soon as a caucus can
be held, unless he first resigns, ]
make the confident prediction tina,
Senator Guffey will be removed from
this position as chairman of the
Senatorial Democratic Campaign
Committee.
Therefore, regardless of the
threats Of Senator Guffey, I hope
you will stand your ground, and you
will find many who feel as I do
both In the Senate and the House
should he attempt to punish you for
doing your duty"
The Guffey letters, one addressed
to Commissioner Mason and one to
Commissioner Young. were dated
July 20, 1912. and December 7, 1912
At the request Of Chairman Nc
Carran of the Senate District Com
mittee, the Senate ordered an in
vestigation Of conditions at Gallinger
Municipal Hospital last September
IA, 1943.
McCarran Sees Red Herring.
Senator McCarran and members
Of a District subcommittee which
probed Gallipger, have declared they
had never heard of the GufIey let
ters until about week ago, and that
they had not been approached by
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Moyne Succeeds Casey

LONDON. Jan. % (P).-Lord
Moyne, deputy minister OF state for
the Middle East and former colonial
secretary, yesterday was appointed
resident minister of the Middle East,
succeeding Richard G. Casey.
Evening star., 1944-01-29
Arlington PTA to Meet

"Adolescent Problems and Com
munity Responsibility will be dis
cussed by the Thomas Jefferson
Parent Teacher Association of Ar
lington at meeting at pm. Mon
day at the school Speakers will
include Francis Peake and DR.. Rob-
ert Eaves. Washington, and w. A,
Richardson and Mrs. Elsie Mae
KlaSsen, Arlington.
Evening star., 1944-01-29

The squander bug will get your
money II Fourth War Loan Bonds
don't.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-01-07
CAPITAL CHAFF

Only eight states out OF forty
eight normally hold meetings Oh
their legislatures this year at which
they could vote to send ballots to
soldiers. They are: Kentucky, Lou
isiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New
York. Rhode Island. South Carolina,
Wisconsin c While most high
officials worked as usual during the
Christmas holidays, Jesse Jones was
off for ten-day rest with old
cronies in Texas. His Commerce
Department staff got only one day
off at Christmas Few people
realize what great job the soldier
edited camp newspapers are doing
for morale. There are scores OF
them, all packed with reader-appeal.
One entertaining soldier-sheet just
celebrating its first anniversary is
&C. T." edited by Harry Brands
chain at the u S. Army Reception
Center, New Cumberland, Pa.
Max Gordon's new show. over
Twenty One" features synthetic
Herbert Bayard Swope and his
struggle to keep liberal newspaper
alive, while its editor, a synthetic
Ralph Ingersoll, is in the Army.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-01-07
The Balkans Again?
Cincinnati Enquirer)

tClnculflau Enquuer)
It looks as if the Balkans historic brew-pot for
European strife, would assume a leading role
in the tragedy of World War IL If Turkey decides
to enter the conflict the side of the Allies if
she will supply bases and passage for Allied troops
push Europe via the Balkan States is probable
In such operation Turkeys geographical location
would be of untold advantage to the invaders.
Among the first probable moves in case of Turk
ish collaboration would be cutting off of Greece from
Hitler's Europe. The entire Greek Peninsula would
be vulnerable attack from sides if Turkey be-
comes one of the Allies if Turkish bases avail
able for use by Britain and the United States. Al
ready with South Italy in our hands, American and
British planes storm the Adriatic to attack
German positions in Greece But if the Turkish situa
ton develops indicated the Aegean will be crossed
from the east and twice much power can be
concentrated against the NaziS south of Yugoslavia
and Albania
The conquest of the Aegean would be another
probable Allied move, for that would open shipping
lanes from the Mediterranean north through the
Dardanelles and into the Black Sea. Thus the coasts
of two Balkan States. Bulgaria and Rumania, could
be put Under attack from water well air Bull
garia with her border facing Turkey, would be under
an immediate threat of land invasion as we'll
The possibilities of quick union with Russian
forces also is indicated Already Russia dominates
the waters of the Black Sea, but there is no
way for British and American troops to get into that
area except through Turkey Should Turkey be drawn
in as a full or part partner in the war her long
Black Sea coasts could shipping points for
Allied troops headed either for the Balkans to join
the Russian armies in the Ukraine.
With the Reds driving in from the northeast
and the Americans, Britsh-and possibly the Turks
from the southeast. the squeeze play against the
than any seen, even by these ancient battle
Balkans would be 1t would be greater campaign
grounds.