Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1940, Page 6

Narcoics in Indiana Prison Probed With Arrest of Surgeon Sales to Underworld Dealers Charged By U. S. Agents B the Associated Press. INDIANAPOLIS, March 1.—State and Federal narcotics agents, after arresting the chief surgeon of Pen- dleton State Reformatory, sought today to detect the extent of an il- legal drug traffic they said was sup- plied through the institution. Dr. Elmer John Kalal, 37, re- formatory surgeon since February 1, 1939, and a State employe three years, was in jail here charged with violating the Federal Nar- cotics Act. His arrest was disclosed yester- day at the Governor’s office. He later waived examination before a Federal commissioner and was held. for $10,000 bond. Officers said more arrests could be expected. Joseph V. Walsh of Chicago, Fed- eral narcotics agent, said Dr. Kalal bought drugs from Indianapolis firms and sold them to underworld dealers through whom they passed to peddlers in Indianapolis, Chicago and Northern Indiana cities. Internal revenue collector’s rec- ords here showed that in the last year he bought 12,200 quarter-grain morphine tablets, 2,000 one-sixth grain morphine tablets, 6 ounces of cocaine and 2 pounds 2 ounces of powdered opium. Coal (Continued From First Page.) extended to cover German exports as well as imports. At the time the blockade was extended, Britain announced that German exports were liable to seiz- ure regardless of whether they were carried in ships flying neutral flags. Italy Is Reported Seeking U. S. Coal ROME, March 1 (#).—Ttaly, spurred by the British blockade of | coal shipments from Germany, was reported yesterday in commercial circles to be negotiating for the pur- chase of some 3,000,000 tons of bituminous coal in the United States in order to avert a fuel short- age. Although the negotiations were said to have been conducted by pri- vate interests, a government de- cision rejecting or approving the terms is considered likely within a few days. The decision probably will be in- fluenced by credit facilities, which might be extended by the Export- Import Bank, it was said. (Italy is angling for a $100,000,- 000 credit from the United States, it was reported in neutral quar- ters in London, the Chicago Daily ™ News foreign service reported.) Informed circles intimated that the coal deal, if consummated, might pave the way for revised trade relations between Italy and the United States. They indicated that Italy probably would seek tariff concessions on Italian wines, silks, fabrics, fiber, felt and hats. Interested in Machinery. In addition to coal, Italy is inter- ested in machinery for use in ex- ploiting her own supplies of crude oil, scrap iron and steel. Shipment of about 20,000 tons of American- made steel plates was said to have been contracted for already for con- struction of four tankers ordered from Italy by a belligerent nation. Italians said they understood that German coal shipments to [taly by sea would be halted beginning to- day. British sources recalled that the intention of halting the ship- ments in the near future was an- nounced 10 days ago in London, but said no definite date for clamping on the blockade had been mentioned as | yet. The House of Commons was in- formed last week that Britain was keeping watch on several Italian ships loading German coal in Rot- terdam harbor. Commercial circles here explained that limited rail facilities made it impossible to import sufficient coal from Germany by overland routes » -EVENING STAR, - WASHINGTON, -Ix C,, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, CANDIDATE JOHNSON SIGNS UP FOR FUTURE VOTERS—The boys who besieged Walter John- son for autographs last night weren’t of voting age, but they had sat through a political meeting to get the former pitcher’s name on a dotted line, and he was no man to disappoint them. Brooke Farren, 13, left; Francis Moran, 14, and Ned Farren, 14, behind Mr. Johnson, were among those who got autographs. : OJohnson Promises Coon Hunting Won't Pull Him Out of Race to meet Italian needs, and that the development of new sources was imperative. Italy imported approximately 11,- 000,000 tons of coal in 1939, of which about 60 per cent came from Ger- many and the remainder from Brit- ain. Lapse of Italian-British trade negotiations as a result of Italy's unwillingness to sell certain types of arms to Britain eliminates the possibility. of obtaining more coal from Welsh mines to meet the con- tingency. There was no indication here whether the subject of American coal imports had been touched on last Monday during United States Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles’ conference with Premier Mussolini. Political quarters said, however, Mr. Welles’ visit had produced an atmosphere of cordiality which would create conditions favorable to new trade negotiations. Since failure to renew an Italian- American trade treaty three years ago trade relations between the two countries have been conducted on a year-to-year basis. A factor in that failure has been American unwil- lingness to recognize the Italian con- quest of Ethiopia. $13,500,000 Business We toU.So n%le Shciated Press. A $13,500,000 piece of business would go to American mines and railroads if Italy carried out pro- posals to buy coal here. The estimifite was given by coal reports came from Rom | circles that hegotiations were under way for the purchase of 3,000,000 tons of bituminous coal in the United States. Another $52,500,000, coalmen said, would be required to move the coal across the -Atlantic on the basis of current ocean freight rates. A large portion of that sum, they estimated, would go to American-owned ship- ing. y 'I%m figures they used were based on an estimated selling cost of $2.15 a ton for the coal itself, rail rates to Hampton Roads amounting to $235 and ocean freight rates of $1750 a ton. The unusually high ocean rates have been posted on the last two contracts for shipment of coal to __:3 FORD s3 WELDIT. INC. ENGINE HEADS 516 1st St. NW. ME. 7944 By BEN H. PEARSE. Coon hunting or no coon hunting, the Big Train is in the congres- sional race to stay. Speaking before the Walter P. Johnson-for-Congress Club in Chevy Chase, Md,, last night, the former Washington pitching star declared: “One of my opponents has said I ought ‘to be out hunting coons or foxes and not running for Congress, and I'm not denying I like a little coon hunt now and then. But I used to do that while I was pitching base- ball, too, and I managed to win a game now and then.” Launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for the 6th Maryland congressional district in Montgomery County’s 7th election district, Mr. Johnson told the story of his life and how he became in- terested in politics in about 50 words. “I came out here in Montgomery County about 15 years ago. First I lived out on Old Georgetown road not so far from this section and | later moved up to the farm where I | —Star Staff Photo. live now at Germantown. I thought I was going to retire and enjoy life and never dreamed I would ever get interested in politics. “Nowadays everybody has to be interested in politics, paying the taxes we are paying.” He had decided to run at the in- sistence of friends, he said, but is “not affiliated with any group” and can represent everybody in the dis- trict. “I am not going to make any promises,” he declared, “but I don't have anybody to take care of. That’s the only way I want to run.” John P. Reeves, club president, presided and R. Duncan Clark and Walter Dawson, members of the Re- publican State Central Committee, spoke. Both stressed the need for getting out the Republican vote in the primary May 6 and asserted Mr. Johnson would be able to win the general election if he can win the nomination. The meeting was held in the Leland Junior High School. Lia}y., They represented 4 jump {n | wr’t&mmonths i an averag O te of $3.50 & fon. Shipinents to Italy never hal months have moved up slowly. In January records show 18,000 tons of inous went to Italy. 3 K en generally said no direet inqulrles had been received for fu- ture shipments to Italy. However, some exporters sald they had been advised that Italy wanted to byild up a reserve of three months” sup- | ply of import coal in event the been large, but in the last few| European war should férther re- duce available European supplies. The 3,000,000-ton order which Rome business circles ‘said today was being negotiated through prie vate agencies, would be approxi- mately three months’ supply. * CHARGE FOR CREDIT 200,000 Rumanians Answer Call fo - Join Defense Ferce Army Is Increased to 1,600,000 Agajnst Spread of War By the Associated Press. BUCHAREST, March 1.—Two hundred thousand citizen soldiers answered Rumania’s call to the colors today, raising her army to 1,600000 men against a possible broadening of the European war in the spring. A minimum of confusion attend- ed the unprecedented concentration because the new contingents of sheepskin-coated peasants and drably dressed urbanites had been informed months beforehand of the frontier points where they should report. At the same time Rumania an- nounced that “great numbers” of peasants soon may be reieased from the army for sowing crops. Their places will be taken during one-month leaves by non-agricul- tural conscripts. The heaviest concentration of Rumanian strength is along the Russien border where a fortifica- tion program has been hurried. The Soviet Union has renounced Rus- sia’s historic claim to Bessarabia, which came to Rumania in the World War settlement. 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Recent national economy meas- ures designed to prepare Turkey for any emergency, he insisted, had been interpreted falsely by “certain agencies” as meaning that Turkey wanted war. Denies Incidents Occurred. “Has Soviet Russia any intention of acting against us?” he asked. “Up to the present there have been no events or evidence to support such an intention.” ., He asserted all stories of any Rus- sian-Turkish border incident were untrue, “Turkey's policies always have been frank,” Saydam continued. LOS ANGELES.—SILENT ON DIVORCE PLANS—Mrs. Bet- sey Cushing Roosevelt pic- tured here yesterday as she completed proceedings to di- vorce the President’s eldest son, James Roosevelt. She parried all questions about her plans with a smile when re- porters sought to interview her on the train. —A. P Wirephoto. “Turkey never has yielded and never will yield to any combination con- tradictory to her own line of con- duct.” Mrs. James Roasevel. To Push Divorce Action : rs. Betsey Cushing Roosevelt has - pleted plans to push Ler suit for divorce against James Roosevelt, film producer and eldest son of the President. Attorneys for Mrs. Roosevelt, who arrived here yesterday, said she would ask that the decree be grante ed on her cross-complaint to the action flled two weeks ago by her husband. Mrs. Roosevelt’s legal advisefs, Neil McCarthy and Basil O'Conner, former law partner of President Roosevelt, were seeking a stipulation from young Roosevelt’s attorney so that they might go into court today and ask for an uncontested decree, Mr. Roosevelt, who is in the East, ‘Was not expected to oppose the di- vorce proceedings. The film producer first filed siit for divorce, charging desertion. In her answer and cross-complaint Mrs, Roosevelt charged cruelty and de- sertion. Under terms of a settlement ane nounced when the action began, Mrs. Roosevelt will retain custody of the couple’s two children, Sar: Delano, 7, and Kate, 4. 2 The couple also said that an un- disclosed property settlement has been arranged. Saddlery and. ' "“mls— Luggage Repairing of Leather Goods G. W. King, jr., 511 11th St. N.W. EVERYTHING MUST GO TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE CARPENTERS! AU Sales Final—No Exchanges—No Refunds s Odds—Ends and Broken Sizes—Come Early MEN'S WORK CLOTHES 86 LADIES’ FUR FELT HATS. Yalues to 2.95 52 LADIES’ WOOL JODHPURS. Values to 7.95 11 MEN’S RIDING COATS. Values to 22.50 41 LADIES' SUEDE LEATHER Jackets. Values to 8.95 193 LADIES' BROADCLOTH Short or long sleeves. Values to 1.95____ 47 PAIRS MEN’'S ENGLISH STYLE. RIDING BOOTS. Values to 22.50___ 13 MEN’S NEW SPRING SPORT COATS. Values to 12.50._ Values to 3.95_____ 233 ris. WORK PANTS. Assorted colors. Values to 1.50 ____ 79¢ PRS, OVERALLS AND JACKETS. . 87¢ Values to 1 A5 PRS. WHIPCORD PANTS. Values to 1 SHIRTS. 17c 6.88 4.97 Values to 1 133 PAIRS LADIES’ ENGLISH STYLE 4 87 BOOTS. Values to 7.95 _____.___ . 214 PAIRS LADIES’ JODHPUR SHOES. Values to 1 1.99 162 PAIRS LADIES’ HI-WAIST JODH- PURS AND BREECHES. Values to 2.95 I 077 ALL-WOOL RIDING 97 LADIES’ COATS. Values to 12.50 86 MEN'S RIDING BREECHES. Values to 4.95_ SPORTING GOODS 47 STEEL SHAFT GOLF IRONS. Values to 4.95 STEEL SHAFT wWOODS. Values to 3.95 62 88 SHOES. Values to 2.95 27 DOZEN LIQUID CENTER BALLS. List price dozen 6.00. Dozen BAGS GOLF TEES. (50 to bay) TENNIS RACQUETS known names). Values to FISHING RODS (salt water), Values to 3.95 OLYMPIC REELS. List price 2.95 BADMINTON RACQUETS. PRS. MEN’S AND BOYS’ BASEBALL (nationally 4.74 2.79 95 LIGHTWEIGHT FLANNEL SHIRTS. Values to 1.00 CHAMBRAY SHIRTS. Values to 69¢ PRS. OXFORD OR HIGH SHOES. 95 DOZEN MEN’S HOSE. All colors. 50 dozen PRS. CORDUROY PANTS. Values to 2.95 SWEET-ORR CORDUROY COAT. Value 7.50 19 WHIPCORD AND SWAVEL CLOTH JACKETS. Values to 2.95 23 SUMMER SUITS (not all sizes). Values to 15.00; slightly soiled Tc 1.97 13 WOOL SPRING SUITS. , Values to 22.00 7 OVERCCATS. 1.59 1.89 3c 2.97 63 MEN'S FUR GOLF Values to 3 10.00 .95 109 PRS. MEN'S PANTS AND SLACKS. Values to 3.95 i 110 MEN'S SWEATERS Values to 2.95 ___ Values tp 25.00 FELT and WOOL HATS. 87c¢ 1.29 = 1.39 (all 123 PRS. MEN'S GLOVES. Values to 1.95 RADIOS Used and Floor Sample Sets at Big Reductions 14K GOLD MOUNTINGS ROMANTIC NEW BRIDAL PAIR g Values to 1.50 BOYS’ BASEBALL SUITS. Values to 1.25 TENNIS RACQUET COVERS. Vaolues to:59¢ - = "_._ o L. . BOXES ‘22 BULLETS (50 to box) 97 PRS. MEN'S HI-CUT LACE BOOTS. Values to 6.95 197 PRS. MEN'S, WOMEN'S, CHIL- DREN'S £AMP MOCCASINS. Value 61 PRS. ODD AND END SLIPPERS. 314 NECKTIES. Values to 59¢ 315 MEN'S ATHLETIC UNDERSHIRTS, 3.44 MAJESTIC—T7-tube console, used, but in good condi- tion - $5.95 PHILCO—S8 - tube console. BEDROOM Value 1.00 . 37¢ A lovely aew creation with heart engravi mountings. 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