Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1940, Page 5

Two Nazi Planes Felled Over France, Paris Announces Germans Report Repulse Of Strong Allies’ Infantry Assault By the Associated Press. PARIS, Feb. 28.—The downing of two German planes which took part in massed German flights over France during the past 48 hours was announced today by the French high command. These were in addition to two other German planes — Heinkel bombers—which the British an- nounced yesterday they had shot down on their eastern coasts after the German flyers had crossed France and the English Channel. ‘The Prench did not reveal whether their pursuit planes or anti-aircraft batteries were responsible for the two enemy craft destroyed over France. Nazi Planes Over Paris. Considerable firing by French anti-aircraft batteries was directed at massed German squadrons which flew over Paris area Monday night. Six Parisians were wounded by one anti-aircraft shell. ‘The French said both sides had made deep incursions into enemy territory dropping propaganda leaflets. Clearing weather released great numbers of aviation units which had been grounded during the wiriter. German planes were particularly active over Eastern and Northemn France, pushing in as far as the Paris region, the French said. French Artillery Active. Military dispatches sald French artillery on the western front broke up three German patrols yesterday before they got witthin fighting distance of French outposts east of the Moselle and Saar Rivers and in Alsace. French artillery also was reported to have shelled heavily the German positions in the Blies Valley. The French communique this morning: “Patrol activity and some artillery fire at various points of the front.” Attack Was Supported By Artillery, Say Nazis BERLIN, Feb. 28 (#.—The Ger- man high command reported today a strong infantry assault supported: by artillery was repulsed by German forces east of the Moselle River last night. The German communique said: “A strong enemy infantry assault supported by artillery in the region of Perl, east of the Moselle, last night was successfully resisted. “The German air force on the night of February 26 to 27 under- took extensive flights over France in the course of which numerous machines for a considerable time hovered over Paris. “On February 27, the air force making reconnaissance flights over the North Sea, the British Isles and & limited region of France encoun- tered vigorous enemy resistance. “Two German machines failed to return from the flight to England. One English machine of the Bristol Blenheim type was shot down.” Liquor (Continued From First Page.) him to “keep quiet and don’t have | anything to say about it.” The witness subsequently was asked if police officers visited his restaurant last PFriday after news- papers had printed the story of Mr. Martin’s testimony. “The police do come in but there | was no discussion of the case,” he| declared. He admitted, however, that one officer who he did not name, remarked: “It looks like they have got you in the papers.” “I said ‘Yes’ in response to his question,” Mr. Connors said. “That | ‘was the only reference to the case.” | “Routine Visits.” Mr. Connors later explained that | every day or two officers visit his | place “as a matter of routine.” “Don’t you think it rather strange | that these officers come in and not mention the incident, except in the | one case you mentioned?” inquired | Chairman Eberharter. “I don’t see why that has been so strange,” he replied. Mr. Connors recalled at this point that last Friday he did telephone | Lt. Hartman of the Police Depart- ment on the advice of the attorney for the Bartenders’ Union and tell him that the charges of Mr. Martin were untrue. Mrs. Olga Fayed, who preceded Mr. Connors on the witness stand, told the subcommittee of a conversa- tion she had with Thomas E. Lodge, chairman of the A. B. C. Board, fol- lowing a one-year suspension of her license to sell liquor by the drink in 8 restaurant she operated at 501 Longfellow street N.W. She declared Mr. Lodge told her in the presence of Mrs. Agnes K. Mason, vice chairman of the board. that she had “no business” in getting lawyers to represent her. The law- yers, she said he declared “have done you more harm than good. Our decision is final, but you can appeal to the Commissioiners.” Amendment Urged. Mrs. Fayed also said Mr. Lodge asked her how long she had been married and, although she regarded the question as personal, she an- swered “22 years.” Then, she added, the A. B. C. Board chairman asked: “With the same man all these years?” Charles E. Morganston, an attor- ney who first testified yesterday, returned to the witness stand to urge an amendment to the liquor control law that would permit liquor dealers whose licenses have been suspended to sppeal to the United Want relief in 60 minutes? lewflthr ? . ENO at 7 A. M. R by 81°* THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, .1940. Frank $. Eashy-Smith| Amish Speeding Migration Dies of Bullet Wound | To New Maryland Home DENIES BRIBE WAS SOUGHT—Thomas J. Connors, proprietor of a Georgetown restaurant, testifying today before a special House subcommittee investigating the local liquor situation. The witness denied charges that two policemen attempted to extort a bribe from him. Mrs. Olga Fayed, whose license to sell liquor by the drink in a restaurant at 501 Longfellow street N.W. was suspended by the* A. B. C. Board, also appeared as a witness today. States Court of the District rather than the Board of Commissioners. He also called attention to “in- Jjustices” in.the existing law. He pointed out that if an intoxicated person walks into an establishment that sells liquor and is observed by an inspector, the dealer has his license suspended even though he does not sell liquor to such a person. Moreover, he explained, a dealer may have his license suspended for alleged “disorderly conduct” on his premises even though he may be unable to control the patrons. Mrs. Leslie Wright, president of the Forest Hills Citizens’ Associa- | tion, suggested to the subcommittee that members of the A. B. C. Board be appointed for life, like justices of the Supreme Court, to protect them from pressure by members of Congress, “The “liquor board as a whole is wobbling when it changes decisions in two cases under pressure from Capitol Hill,” she declared. “The citizens are not going to be safe any longer. We obtained a com- mitment from the board that no more liquor licenses would be issued in Chevy Chase. Now we don’t know whether or not the board will change its mind. “In some cases the board did not have guts to enforce the law as it should even before this investiga- tion. We had a fine tavern out our way that sold beer at the curb. All our young people went there. A man asked for a similar license over in Brightwood. The board did not feel that he was the kind of man to have the license so instead of saying so it got Corporation Counsel Seal to-issue a new legal opinion that it was unlawful to serve drinks at the curb. That has driven our young people to ge to unspeakable places in Maryland to get curb service. Questioned about pressure exerted on the board by members of Con- gress, Mrs. Wright criticized A. B. C. Board Chairman Lodge for changing his vote on the renewal of the license of Leo J. Rossiter, who operates a sea food restaurant on Georgia ave- nue. She was told, however Mr. Lodge had not changed his vote. George Walsh of 829 Upshur street N.W. whose application to sell liquor by the drink in a restau- —Star Staff Photos. Senator and Educator To Speak at Forum “The Present Crisis in Human Relations” will be the subject of Senator David I. Walsh of Massa- chusetts and the Rev. Wilfrid Par- sons, dean of the Georgetown Uni- versity graduate school, in speeches at an interdenominational meeting to be held by Argo Lodge, B'nai B'rith, tonight at 8:30 o'clock at the Jewish Community Center. Other speakers will include Mrs. Georgette Ross Howard, commenta- tor on current affairs, and Rabbi Solomon H. Metz of the Adas Israel Congregation. Judge Joseph From- berg will preside. ‘The meeting will be held in co- operation with the National Con- ference of Christians and Jev! in Films on subwey construction are being used in education courses for subway workers in Moscow, Russia. How can WATER aid in ARTHRITIS 7 W/HEN the water is Mountain Valley Mineral Water, it tendency 1o digs charge of climinate 1oxic wasies from the system. ihrough the kidneys, renders an aid i treating arthrits, oo e world-famous arbris rings, Arks is delivered direct 1 you. This in 03 way changes or impairs its beneheial properties. Immediately, you'l ke Hs pure, geed Seste. 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He was shot in the abdomen while cleaning a 22-caliber rifie in the basement of his home, at 4944 Lowell street N.W. Peritonitis and pneumonia, which developed after he was wounded, were contributing causes of death, Coroner A. Ma- gruder MacDonald issued & certifi- cate of accidental death. Born in Washington, Mr. Easby- Smith was the son of Col. James 8. Easby-Smith, noted lawyer, author and former president of the District of Columbia Bar Association, and Mrs. Easby-Smith. He was edu- cated at Staunton Military Academy in Virginia, Georgetown College and was graduated from the Georgetown Law School in 1923. He maintained law offices in Stoneleigh Court, and was a member of the District Bar Association and Augustus P. Gardner Post, No. 18, American Legion. David A. Pine, United States at- torney for the District of Columbia, notified District Court this morning of Mr. Easby-Smith’s death. Mr. Pine, speaking in the court of Jus- tice Jennings Bailey, expressed re- gret at the loss of a friend and former partner. With Prancis W. Hill, jr, president of the District Bar Association, Mr. Pine and Mr. Easby-Smith were formerly asso- ciated in the practice of law. Mr. Easby-Smith leaves his par- ents, his wife, Mrs. Mildred Withers Easby-Smith; a son, John W., and a daughter, Julia Easby-Smith, all of Washington, and a sister, Mrs. Paul Peyton of New York City. Funeral services will be held to- morrow at the home, with requiem mass at 8:30 am. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. must begin breaking ground for to- fertile Lancaster County farmiand because they are too “crowded.” are confident that the Maryland soil, although poor and sandy in Roosevelt Sends Chile Post-War Economic Plan By the Associated Press. SANTIAGO, Chile., Feb. 28.—Pres- ident Roosevelt has sent a confl- dential memorandum to Chile out- lining & post-war plan of economic organization and disarmament, it Jury Indicts Two In Pilchard Slaying; e weaeo ™ ™| Jail Attack lgnored the families terday that the memorandum sent by the United States to Chile was a step in Secretary Hull's program Four Charges Are Filed; Inquiry Completed In 3% Hours BY the Associated Pross. SNOW HILL, Md., Feb. 28—Two colored men were indicted by s special grand jury yesterday for the murder of Harvey Piichard, and one of them was charged with as- saulting Mrs. Pilchard the night of February 11, when the 61-year- old Stockton farmer was slain by & shotgun blast. It took the Worcester County grand jury only three hours and s half to complete its investiga- tion intn the case and hand down four indictments Arthur j | Collick, 28, and Charles Manuel, 18, was reported in informed quarters | talks yesterday. The plan, which some circles said they believed had a connection with Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles’ European tour, was reported submitted with a view to getting the reaction of neutral nations, and ly the opinion of the South American republics. Sources which reported submis- sion of the memorandum refused to outline its details and United States Embassy officials refused to com- ment on the reports. Informed quarters said, however, that Chile likely would reply within s week. Step in Hull Program. Officials in Washington said yes- Devoe’s 2-Coat Paint System is the biggest odvance in paint®efficiency. 922 N. Y. Ave. Ne. 8610 HERE IS A VALUE YOU CAN’T RESIST Charcoal Broiled Fresh Shod with French Fried Potatoes, Olmsted Solod, Rum Buns, French Rolls and Butter. ALL FOR ALL FOR Served all this week 55¢ frem seon 10 10 PH. §5¢ OLMSTEDS FAMOUS DINNER No Entertain- ment—Just Good Food A $2.00 VALUE 7or $]:90 Served All This Week From 4 to 10 P.M. 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