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Evening star., 1945-09-15
Philippines Warned
by |ckes on Purging
|0f CoIIaborationists
Ry the Associated Press.

MANILA, Sept .15.-Warned by
Secretary of Interior Ickes that
American help may cease unless
the Philippines government
purges itself OF Japanese collab-
orationists before it's next elec-
ton, the Philippine Congress
halted all arrangements yester-
day for the election.
Secretary Ickes notified President
Sergio Osmena that accused COLA
borators must be brought to trial,
and advised that the election
scheduled for some time early in
1946-be deferred if necessary so
that all cases could be completed
before the balloting..
The message from Mr.. Ickes was
read to the Philippine Congress and
the Congress in caucus promptly ap-
proved resolution Suspending all
action on election bills pending
clarif1cation" of United States policy
The commonwealth government is
awaiting President Truman's decla-
ration of United States Philippine
policy which Paul v. McNutt re-
Gently said would be Forthcoming
within 10 days after Congress con-
firms Mr.. McNutt's appointment as
high commissioner to the islands.
Reaction to Mr.. Ickes' message
varied, but many Filipino political
leaders approved his demand for
sterner action toward cola borators
many of whom have been freed on
bail. Other political figures in
Manila insisted that Mr.. Ickes had
been misinformed about conditions
here.
Teodoro Evangelista, Vice Min
lister OF State for Foreign Affairs
under the japanese regime, was
freed without bail, ii was reported
today, and Solicitor General Loren
70 Tanada said there was no evi-
dence for the time being" to sup
port charges against Evangelista.
Evening star., 1945-09-15

corresponds roughly to an army's
chief of staff His executive assist
ant will be Col Eldon L. Bailey.
who has been connected with the
Veterans Administration or the old
Veterans Bureau since 1919, except
for three years of active Army serv-
ice during the recent war. He was
director of the Dependents Claims
Service when he went into the
Army in June, 1912, and he was
released from active duty in July
of this year.
Col. Bailey will have authority to
carry out all Gen. Bradleys policies
and directives
The director OF organization, CO.
ordination and planning-also new
ly designated-is Brig. Gen. Henry
B. Lewis, who was Gen. Bradley's
adjutant general in the 18th Army
group. Gen. Lewis also is on loan
to the Veterans Administration,
serving on a temporary basis
The director of organization is d.
rectly under the administration.
So, under the new setup, is the di-
rector of public relations. Edward
NICE. Lewis will continue as public
relations director.
The Offices OF assistant admins
traitor for claims and insurance is
split. So are those of personnel
and records. A director of special
services is added.
Most of these new Offices have
not yet been filed Nor have any
of the directors of branch Offices
been appointed.
Each branch Office will have
charge of the hospitals and regional
Offices in its area. Thus. much of
the burden which the central Office
has had in administering work of
$50 regional Offices and hospitals
will be delegated to the new offices.
Branch Offices will be set up as
soon as feasible in Washington, At
lanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati.
Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, New
York, Philadelphia. ST. Louis, San
Francisco and Seattle.
Explaining his organizatio of the
central office and the field Offices,
Gen. Bradley said: When l as
sumed this job 1 was told by the
President to organize with a view of
taking care of greatly increased
number of veterans within a short
time
The Veterans Administration fig
ures it soon will have 100000 or
more veterans and their dependents
and beneficiaries as wards.
Gen. Bradley hopes that insur-
ance claims, pensions adjudication
and other benefits will be settled
much more quickly under the new
decentralized plan.
One of the improvements which
he desires to put in at hospitals is
abolition of conceSsionaires and set
ting up of post exchange system
operated by the Veterans Admin
istration.
Some individual concessionaires
he pointed out, have cleaned up 5000
to 81 900 a month in selling necessi-
ties and delicacies to patients.
Gen. Hawley said it was hoped to
establish internships at veterans
hospitals and to make them centers
of research and teaching.
H. V. Stirling, who has been con-
nected with the Veterans Admin
istration or it's predecessor agency
since 1921, becomes assistant ad-
ministrator for vocational training,
rehabilitation and education. This
office formerly was intrusted also
with the task of administering COM
pensation and pensions. There will
be separate assistant administrator
for claims.
Evening star., 1945-09-15
ABC Weighs Action
On Charge Of Liquor
Sales 10 Two Girls

The Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board today had under advisement
the case Of the Ben-Mar Restau-
rant, Inc, 421 Eleventh street NV,
which is charged with selling alco-
holic beverages to two girls under
81 years old.
The ABC Board concluded its
hearing of testimony yesterday aft
ernoon after several police officers
and patrons of the establishment
testified they had never seen drinks
served there to minors.
Previously, Harry Snider, presi-
dent and treasurer of the restau-
rant, now known as the Casablanca.
testified he purchased the place
April 6 and had no knowledge then
that the restaurant had been cited
by the ABC Board. The alleged
sales took place March "a.
His testimony was corroborated
by Gerald Gerry, former owner, who
said he had not realized the serious
ness of the charges and therefore
did not inform Mr.. Snider of them
before the sale was completed.
Police Officers George Draeger
and William Houston, both of No.
Precinct, testified yesterday they
had checked the restaurant as part
of their beat ON many occasions
and were impressed by Mr.. Snider's
attempts to maintain order. They
said that at no time did they see
any minors in the place.
Defense Attorney Samuel Block
In his closing arguments, asked the
ABC Board to consider the extenu-
ating circumstances in the case. He
said his client had made every at
tempt to live up to the law since
purchasing the establishment. He
added that Mr.. Snider intends to
sell the restaurant and the purchase
Is being held up pending the ABC
Boards decision.
Evening star., 1945-09-15
Bremen Horbor Open
To Shipping of Allies
9v the AssoriataG prsss

BY The Associated Press.
BREMEN, Sept. 15.-Bremen S
narbor, one of the major Allied tar
gets in the bombing of Germany
was officially opened to Allied traf-
flc this week for the first time in
six years. a United States Army
spokesman announced last night.
He said that all supplies for Amer
lean occupation forces in Germany
would pass through Bermens shall
low water port and the deep water
port at Bremerhaven, which was
opened September 10.
Evening star., 1945-09-15
Man and Wife Injured
When Struck by Auto

William j. Balchum, 81, of 324
Second street Sc, and his wife, Mrs.
Mamie Balchum, 81, were injured
early today when struck by an auto
mobile which police said was driven
by Russell c. Beasley, q, of 612 First
street S.W., as they were crossing
North Carolina avenue at Fourth
street Sc.
They were taken to Casualty Hos
pital, where it was found Mrs. Bal
chum was suffering from a COM
pound fracture of the left leg and
shock. Mr.. Balchum suffered injuries
to his right ankle.
Evening star., 1945-09-15
Elizabeth Is Bruised
In Throw From Horse
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
BALMORAL CASTLE, Scotland,
Sept. l5.-Princess Elizabeth was
thrown from horse and bruised on
both legs while riding in the Bal
moral castle grounds recently. an
official announcement said today.
The injuries were not serious. but
the heiress presumptive will not be
able to make scheduled appear
ance at the Aberdeen youth or
ganization parade tomorrow. Prin-
cess Margaret will attend in her
place.
Evening star., 1945-09-15

BY The Assoclated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-two per-
sons died as heavy rainstorm
driven by a 30-mile wind. struck
New York City and Northern New
Jersey late yesterday. delaying
movement in one of the New York
subway systems, flooding streets
and forcing cancellation of 26 air.
plane flights at La Guardia Field.
Traffic on the Independent sub
way came to a virtual standstill as
Evening star., 1945-09-15
Capitol Dome Open
On September ~

The Capitol dome, which has been
closed to the public during the war
emergency Is to be reopened Mon
day. September "a. This announce
ment was made today by David
Lynn, architect of the Capitol. There
are 1866 steps to the dome.
Evening star., 1945-09-15
John Ale Hun, 81, Dies;
Prep School Founder
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
PRINCETON, N. j., Sept. Is
John Ale Hun, 81. founder, owner
and headmaster of Hun School here
one of the most fashionable boys
prep schools in the country, died
TODAY.
Evening star., 1945-09-15

Wage increases more than dou-
bled the cost of British coal output
during the war.
Evening star., 1945-09-15
FOUND

PAIR OF GLASSES, vicinity Of Division
ave. Owner may have same by calling
and identifyins. AT. 1897.
SHRINE PIN, on Jackson pl. NV Cali at
recorders ONCE. End floor. Almas Temple,
2315 X st. NV, from 8 to 5 pm.
Evening star., 1945-09-15
Devereux
Continued From First Page

to get home to see how many horses
he has now.
Evening star., 1945-09-15

COIN PURSE, ladys. blue; vicinity Porter
and $500 block 32nd place NV. Reward
Evening star., 1945-09-15

BRACELET, narrow, flexible, white gold
sentimental value Reward. Phone AD
2o50. 9 to 4:30 pm, DU. O4O6 after s
Evening star., 1945-09-15

DOG. Chesapeake Bay retriever male red
brown: vicinity of Wilson lane, Bradley
blvd. Reward OIL 3:}O3
Evening star., 1945-09-15

BRACELET, plain gold bracelet, flower de-
sign; lost in uptown district: OF sentimental
value. RE. 400. Ext. 6ll3l 16.
Evening star., 1945-09-15

COCKER SPANIEL, black. male, answers
TO name OF Pete: . years old Reward
for finder MR.. LEWIS, 6119 3rd st. n ".
Evening star., 1945-09-15

BILLFOLD, brown, Thurs, Greyhound
containing S3S, Army discharge, important
payers, vet. soc. sec. card: keep money
return wallet TO Mr.. MCDONALD, at
GREYHOUND Station reward.
BILLEoLD, wine, lost. Reward offered
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-15

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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
If We Need 1t, Let's Have 1t

1t is regrettable that service in the armed
forces of ones country should be regarded as
form of punishment But this idea seems to
have persisted in some government circles
almost since the war began.
It has been evident in numerous speeches
by the Selective Service director, Maj. Gen.
Lewis B. Hershey, and in various Work-or-
fight proposals, one of which is now before
Congress- This bill would induct 4-Fs not pres
ently in essential jobs into service under Sc
we're punitive restrictions.
Perhaps the government feels that every At
still in unessential work deserves punishment.
But their OBJECTIONS may not all be malicious.
The rulings on age and essentially have under
gone enough alterations and have been subject
TO enough confusion of Interpretation in the
mast as to leave anyone little beWildered.
The past months events in Europe have
proved incontestably that the armed forces
and war industry need manpoWer. Re examl-
nation of agricultural deferments is begin
ming Later there may be revisions of other oc-
cupational deferments.
But in the meantime bill is introduced
which would draft thousands OF men under
circumstances in many ways worse than those
in which war prisoner finds himself unless
these men Immediately find essential work.
In other words, the idea is to make military
service of ones country so jail like and
unattractive tina. there is little question but that
man will take the alternative course.
The indicted At would be under military
discipline and, whatever his work, would draw
military pay. He would not be guaranteed his
old lob after the war, as others soldiers are.
He would get no war insurance. mastering
out pay or deferment Of debts. He would not
be eligible for benefits from the Veterans Ad-
ministration for himself or his dependents.
This seems rather heavy club to hold
over the heads of men who are little different
from many others in unessential work except
that they have some defect medical authori-
ties decided would make them unfit for mill
tary service.
In war of this agnitude it is risky to
try to supply large conscripted Army and
Navy entirely by voluntary service. But II I'M
essential workers must be compelled to do
their part why not make the compulsion fair
er by applying the rules to all, rather than
only to the physically OF mentally impaired?
In short, why doesn't Congress take long
and honest look at the national service legls-
lation which they have tiptoed around for so
long? If we need it, let's have it-for the
whole country.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
For Your Protection

.. There should not be great difficulty in rails
ing the annual fund for the battle against
infantile paralysis. The state organization Tor
the campaign has been perfected. All 1t needs
now is money 1t should be forthcoming.
Plight of those crippled by the disease should
touch even the most hardened heart. 1t has
been described as living death. Its victims
are mostly children, who, even II they sur
vive, must limp through life with one of the
greatest Of handicaps.
Infantile paralysis is no respecter OF per-
sons, as the 1914 epidemic in North Carolina
showed 1t might be your child next 1t is
not confined to any one class; no group is
so highly or so favorably placed as to escape
it.
Your contribution to the fund is in a way
self preservation, as is any effort to educe
the toll of tuberculosis and other terrible
communicable, contagious diseases Helping
others, you help yourself.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
BY w. G.. ROGERS
"The Ukraine: A submerged
Nation," by William Henry
ChamherIin Macmillan S1.75).

A widely travelled newspapermar
and prolific writer, Chamberlir
uses his latest book to rescue
Ukrainians CALAMITY from their
anonymity as Little Russians,
to identify them with a strong ma.
tive culture and to declare that
their present status as Soviet Soc
ialist republic will not satisfy the
nationalist aspirations of the peo-
pie.
The 10000, 900 or more Ukrain-
ians in western Russia should
enjoy Chamberlin claims, not only
the cultural freedom which he ad-
mits Moscow allows them, but
also economic and political free
dom. Along with other Soviet re-
publics, they should be given "ac-
tual control of their armed forces
and OF their foreign policies"
1t is true that the author advo-
Gates specifically no more than a
loose federation of Soviet re-
publics. But he seems to imply
practically complete independence
when he calls for local control OF
army and foreign affairs. That
could mean the. Balkanization of
the Russias, and the creation of a
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
Black Day

First hand reports of the sweep Of the
German break Through the First Army's lines
on the Western Front, given by the first
wounded men to reach the United States, show
with what surprise and what ferocity the
Nazi offensive was made
Some American troops were wounded with
American weapons, captured in the first on
slaught The Germans quickly put to use
captured American planes. American casual
ties were described as enormous, the con-
fusion as great. However may try to mini
rnize the effect of this attack on large scale,
December is, when it started, must be re-
membered as black day for America
1t came near to being disaster on huge
scale When the full story is told America
will be amazed Mortified, and demand that
whoever blundered be properly punished.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
Absenteeism

Like sim absenteeism is practiced by a
amal minority, which has greater effect on
everything than size OF the offending group
would indicate.
In laying off "chronic apsentees'' at a ship
yard In Florida, the general manager said
that 10 per cent of the employees were re-
sponslble for 90 per cent of the absenteeism.
They were in effect, not employees in the sense
of working because they didn't really work.
But the absenteesm Of a few was drag
on all, delaying others who wanted to work.
Now they are out of the way, the difference
being that now they don't get paid for not
working.
Their pay is absent. Now they know what
mt word means. It's something bad especially
when it means no pay.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
The Literary Guidepost

score of governments where there
was one before.
This is a very good book, I'm
sure. 1t presents lot of infoEnl%
ton new to the general reader
and it boldly champions denoc'
racy. Chamberlin's large audience
will be glad to hear from him
again.
But the book also confuses me-
in some ways. 1t is hard to tel+
for instance, where a Russian
ends and Ukrainian begins
"Ukrainians' listed by Chamber!m
include the writer Gogol, the
painter Repin, the Cossack hero
Mazeppa about whom Byron
wrote a poem; but some STANDARD
reference books, in English, Il"
them as Russian, as if perhaps
the difference didn't matter.
1t is by no means plain now
many Ukrainians want the gooo
things which Chamberlin seeks
for them. Some of them may wen
have lost the taste for independ,
ence since they have not enjoyeu
1t Tor seven full centuries. It nas
been evident during this war 'nS'
they were as ready as other nus
sian peoples to die in defense q
the Moscow which, Chamber"
asserts, has been denying the"
things they want.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-All the
evidence indicates that the tempo
of the offensive against the Japs
is increas sing rather than stacking
off. The battle developing in Lin
gayen Gulf off the main Philippine
island of Luzon would appear to
be a major part of the campaign
to drive the enemy out of this
bulWark.
The newest campaign is especi-
ally significant in the light of the
question mark raised here as to
whether the Pacific war should not
be put on ice for several months
in order to obtain more shipping
and supplies for the war in Europe.
The question has been raised
with special urgency by the Brit
ish, who feel that the mountains
of supplies sent in long conveys
across the far Pacific are delaying
the final decision in France and
Germany. This view is stoutly chal-
lenged by our own military men,
and particularly in the Navy, who
believe emphatically that pressure
against the Japs must not be re-
Taxed for even day.
They insist that the Pacific war
has not curtailed operations in Eu-
rope and has had nothing to do
with making possible the German
breakthrough. Support for that
view came recently from War Cor
respondent Yves Gallagher Of the
Associated Press, who has written
more frankly about the reasons
for the German successes than any
other writer at the front.
In a dispatch that appeared on
Sunday, Gallagher said that the
Germans, according to the best
estimates, have fewer than third
as many men, one-fourth as many
guns and an air force one-sixtb
as large, and yet they not only
halted the Allied attack, but took
the initiative themselves. Earlier,
Gallagher had written that we
were not outfought, but "ouxgen-
eraled" So perhaps it's a question
of how the men and supplies on
the Western Front are used, rath-
er than the volume available.
The debate over resources for
Europe VS. resources for the Pa
cific centers, of course, depend
not so much on material for the
front lines as on the need for at
least minimum of help for liberia
ted countries. 1t gets down to new
and broader definition of warfare.
Those arguing the urgency of
Europe's needs make the point
that modern war is not just mat
ter of conquering and then moving
on. You have to help build back
stability, or you risk disorder and
revolution that will interfere seri-
ously with military operations.
France has been used as a case
in point in the course of the de-
bate. On the surface, France
seems fairly stable. But, say those
who argue for a broader program,
ignore the danger signs, let things
slip a little further in a land shat
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
They're People, Too

As was expected, after the State Supreme
court found that it was unconstitutional for
women to serve as jurors, quick action was
taken to remove that disability. They are do
ing almost everything that men do including
the wearing Of trousers, so why not be jurors
too?
One of the first things the House and Senate
had placed before them, just after organic
ing for the 1915 sessions, bill to amend
the State constitution to grant this right to
women. 1t was referred in each body to a
committee Prospect is that 1t will pass
Women are now being recognized as peo-
pie They were in fact, always people-very
much so. But this is one of the things that
makes it legal Just why they are anxious
tn ne Jurors duty that many men shun
isn't clear, but they want that right and any
student of womankind knows that they gen
orally get what they want There must be
q good reason for 1T.
And. since women have gone in so thorough
" for tobacco, it should not inconvenience the
men on iures One point isn't yet clear vii
thew wear those hats into the room where
The fate Of Wretches will be decided And
while passing this amendment, there shoulo OF
a STIPULATION that no Stacks be allowed ina
could wait until further wave of emanclpa
WIG
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-10
Washington Calling
BY Marquis Childs

tered by war, and you may have
a revolution behind your armies.
Those making the case for con.
tinued punches at the Japs have
in their favor the recent turn for
the better in the far east. Partly
as a result of the smash against
the Philippines, partly because Of
the battle in Burma that cost the
Japs so many casualties, the enc
my has now moved out of the
Burmese port of Akyab, which was
taken without loss.
The indications are that all oil
Burma, including Mandalay and
Rangoon, may be evacuated, which
will make the problem of supply.
ing China much simpler. Japa
nese warlords are fully aware Of
how the Philippines operation has
menaced their conquests.
Even more encouraging news
comes out of China. For the first
time in many dark years, the pos.
sibility seems 10 be in sight Of
bringing Chang Kai-shek together
with leaders of the so-called Chi.
nese communists. That would end
a stalemate which has served to
immobilize much of China's poten.
tial striking force.
Reports indicate that General
Weydemeyer, who replaced wine.
gar Joe" Stilwell, has got on a
good working footing with Gener-
alissimo Chang. Likewise General
Hurley, the new ambassador at
Chungking, is getting on famously
with Chang. And Donald Nelson