Evening Star Newspaper, April 6, 1940, Page 1

Weather Forecast Falr tonight, with minimum about 36; tomorrow increasing cloudiness; slight- ly warmer; gentle north winds. Tem- peratures today—Highest, 54, at 1 p.m.; lowest, 36, at 6:15 a.m. Prom the United States Weather Bureau report. il i T Closing N. Y. Markets—Sales, Page 10. 88th YEAR. No. 35,039. Norway Fears War if Allies Stop Ore Ships Nazi Retaliation Seen; Koht Restates Neutral Position By the Assoclated Press. OSLO, April 6.—Norway will “at once be at war” in defense of her neutrality if free-shipping in Nor- wegian waters is interfered with to the advantage of one of the bel- ligerent major powers, Foreign Min- ister Haldvan Koht told the Nor- wegian Storting (Parliament) today. The Foreign Minister made this firm statement of Norway's neutral position in discussing Norway’s ship- ping problems in relation to foreign policy—in particular to iron ore ex- ports from Narvik. This was interpreted as being in no way a threat of war, but rather as indicative of Norway’s fears that interference with German shipping in Norwegian waters would bring retaliation from Germany which would practically drag Norway into the conflict. The allies have protested to Nor- way and Sweden against allowing German ships to use Scandinavian territorial waters for carrying raw materials such as Swedish ore to Germany. British notes reported to outline the British position on neu- trality were handed to the Nor- wegian and Swedish Ministers in London yesterday. | “If the allied powers should ask us to stop free shipping, which goes on according to generally acknowl- edged international law, and which they themselves have acknowledged,” said Koht, “this would either be of great damage to themselvs or, if such hindrance of shipping should be one-sided against one party, and | therefore in open conflict with the neutrality which we have pledged ourselves to maintain, Norway will then at once be at war.” Exports Declared Exaggerated. Koht's reference to “great dam- age to themselves” for the allies ap- parently was acknowledgment of belief that Britain might insist on ore deliveries herself while blocking | those of Germany. “I have stated publicly that peo- ple exaggerate the importance or“ the ore export,” the Foreign Min- ister declared. “Circumstances have reduced this export to one-fourth during the ‘war months and much more Swedish ore goes to England than to Ger- many. “In addition, it should be evident that free sailing of commercial ships in Norwegian waters is of at least the same advantage for the allies, chiefly for Britain, as for Germany since we have a much bigger trade with Britain than with Germany.” In his 45-minute review of Nor- way's foreign policy—to be the sub- Ject of parliamentary debate next Tuesday—Koht stressed that Nor-| way’s neutral position was unaltered, that this neutrality has been main- tained impartially and that “we cannot think of any other war as| possible for this country than a war in which we are forced to defend our independence and freedom.” Norway, he declared, has “pains- takingly fulfilled her obligations” as regards the “normal exchange of | goods, as far as possible.” Attacks German Tactics. He sharply attacked the sinking of Norwegian merchantmen by Ger- man warcraft, declaring that during the war Norway has lost 54 ships to- taling 120,000 tons and 392 persons killed. Of the lost vessels, he said, at| least 12 definitely were sent to the bottom by submarines or other war- ships or airplanes. “In all these cases,” Koht stated, “the warcraft belonged to Germany. In three cases, sinking was done in accordance with international law.” | “In the other nine cases,” he said, | “we have had to protest sharply.” Koht added that it was “difficult to remain cool when hearing of such attacks on innocent seamen as the bombing of the Mira Wednesday Wwith over 100 persons on board.” “We cannot acknowledge any right to such procedure even if this Nor- wegian ship sailed under British protection,” he declared. “We can- not understand that German war- riors can justify such attacks to their feeling of honor or human de- cency. It creates an indignation in this country which no belligerent should desire to produce.” The Mira, a 1,152-ton vessel, ar- rived in Bergen yesterday with 107 passengers and reported it had been .bombed eight times by German planes while traveling in a British convoy. Two of the passengers were slightlyl injured by bomb splinters. French Agreement Expected. Koht emphasized that Norwegian ehipping was being conducted in ac- cordance signed February 23 with Germany. and March 11 with Great Britain, and said an agreement was expected to be signed shortly with France. Scandinavian countries have pro- posed jointly to Germany, he said, that the matter of “legal sailings” be the subject of a conference, but have received no reply as yet. Regarding violation of Norwegian territory by foreign planes, Koht said that orders had been given to fire upon any such planes which refused to submit to regulations. Norway already has issued 21 pro- “tests against planes flying across her territory, Koht asserted. Five of these protests have been sent to " (See NORWAY, Page A-3) Yugoslav Ship Reported Seized by British By the Associated Press, DUBROVNICK, Yugoslavia, April 6.—The 2,819-ton Yugoslay freighter Dubac, bound for Italy, was reported officially today to have been seized by the British off the coast of Greece and taken to the British contraband control point at Malta for exam- ination. ) with trade agreements | @ ' WASHINGTO Two Men Fatally Injured When Hit in Safety Zone D. WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION HIS LAST AMATEUR PHOTO—Clarion C. Gray, official of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, was killed by an auto in a safety zone at Mount Rainier last night. In a press at his home was found this photograph of Mr. Gray and his son William. Mr. Gray, an amateur photographer, made the picture several days ago with the assistance of a friend. | Two men died in Casualty Hos- pital this morning of injuries re- ceived last night when they were a safety zone on Rhode Island ave- | nue in Mount Rainier, Md., a few | blocks beyond the District line. The scene of the accident, was charged less driving. Clarion C. Gray, 54, Internal Rev- street, Hyattsville, Md., died at 7:20 | struck by an auto while standing in | operator of the car, arrested at the | with driving while drunk and reck- | | enue Bureau official, of 18 Spencer | o'clock and Leon Giles, 60, colored, of 242 Holland street, Brentwood, Md., died an hour later of injuries suffered in the accident, which oc- curred at 8:30 o'clock last night. | Frank S. Lawton of Hyattsville was arrested at the scene of the ac- cident by Policeman B. J. Nolan, of | the Maryland State Police. He was being held at the Prince Georges | County jail in Hyattsville. Mr. Gray suffered a fractured back and head injuries and Mr. " (See TRAFFIC, Page A-3) Allies’ Blockade To Be Extended fo 'Nazi Air Traffic Aviation Control System Reported Considered In London Parley By the Associated Press. LONDON, April 6.—Air traffic with Germany, given sharp impetus by the war, was designated today as the next target of the British-French blockade. This type of transport has grown so important, informed sources said, the Ronald Cross, British Minister of Economic Warfare, and Georges Monnet, French Minister of Block- ade, conferred on creation of an air contraband system. M. Monnet and Mr. Cross today concluded in “complete agreement” a review of allied efforts to increase the severity of the economic war on Germany. A communique stated “the discus- sions showed complete agree- ment and common determination of the two governments to develop allied co-operation in all spheres of economic warfare.” Details Withheld. Details of the air holes in the blockade and the strategy to stop them were withheld. The problem is admittedly difficult. One British source reported that transit dues on traffic to Germany were averaging nearly $25,000 a day at one unidentified international air station. : In this connection, it was noted that K. L. M, the Royal Dutch Airlines, last Tuesday- inaugurated twice-weekly service between Am- sterdam and Lisbon, connecting with the Pan-American Airways service to the United States. The Dutch planes, carrying no passen= gers, fly over water all the way, avoiding British and French soil. Skipping of the Bermuda stop on Pan-American’strans-Atlanticflights has halted British seizure of mails at that point. The German Lufthansa on March 15 resumed daily mail and express service between Berlin and Amster- dam. No passengers are being car- ried. Attempt to Use Diplomacy. British sources said that airlines naturally subject to the closest scrutiny were those linking Ger- many's neutral neighbors with sources of supply. No neutrals were named, however. ‘Without disclosing possible aerial blockade methods, informed quar- ters said the allies were attempting to use diplomatic rather than strong-arm measures to persuade neutrals to cut off German sup- plies. M. Monnet commented after his first day’s conference with Mr. Cross here yesterday: “We are very satisfied with the result of the measures taken up to the present and the allies are going to take new measures to choke Germany more and more.” Dutch Bicycle Patrol Is Held by Germans By the Associated Press. ROERMOND, The Netherlands, April 6.—A Netherlands Army bi- cycle patrol of nine men was held by German authorities today after losing its way near Swalmen in Limburg province yesterday and in- advertently crossing the frontier into Germany. ‘The patrol, commanded by a ser- geant, was reported at a small Ger- man village near the border, which 1s poorly defined in this area. Several months ago another Netherlands . bicycle patrol ' accie dentally crossed the border, but was released after 24 hours, I3 3 Allied Notes Bring "Decisive Week End,’ Germans Believe Scandinavians’ Answer May Have Far-Reaching Effect, They Say By LOUIS P. LOCHNER, Associated Press Forelgn Correspondent. BERLIN, April 6.—Another “de- cisive week end for Europe” has come, in the opinion of authorized German sources today, with the de- livery of French and British notes to the Scandinavian countrfes. On the answer to these notes or the attitude taken by the Scandi- navian powers with reference to these notes may depend far-reaching further developments, they said. The German government, these sources said, is hot yet in possession of concrete information concerning the allied representations. Official circles, however, were said to view with considerable interest that both the Swedish and Nor- wegian press were trying to minimize the importance of the communica- tions by speaking of them merely as “information containing no severe threat.” Apparent unanimity in Scandi- navian press comment was taken as a sign of possible hints from above, Seen through German eyes, the allied notes constituted a new at- tempt to interfere with Scandi- navian policies. Authorized sources said the west- ern powers had indicated repeatedly of late that they wanted the con- flict widened and said Scandinavia is one important area to which they might wish to extend it. As evidence of the alleged ag- gressive intentions of the western powers, Germans cited a recent speech of French Blockade Minister Georges Monnet, which' authorized sources interpreted as implying that the western powers feel they are justified -in taking any means on " (Se¢ BERLIN, Page A-3) Won't Arbifrate 0il Dispute, Say Mexicans Formal Reply to Hull Awaits Cardenas’ Return By the Associated Press, MEXICO CITY, April 6.—Official sources indicated today that Mexico would reject a suggestion by the United States Government that the 2-year-old controversy growing out of the expropriation of American- owned oil properties be submitted to arbitration. It was deemed unlikely, however, that a formal reply would be filed until the proposal is examined by President Lazaro Cardenas, who re- peatedly has asserted that the gov- ernment would not agree to arbi- tration. He is now touring the South. Government officials met late last night with Ramon Beteta, Under- secretary of Foreign Relations, to consider the United States proposal, but no statement was issued after the meeting. The Executive Committee of the Confederation of Mexican Warkers, the nation’s largest labor organiza- tion, indicated its opposition to arbi- tration in a telegram to President Cardenas, Meanwhile, the Treasury Depart- ment authorized the petroleum in- dustry to export crude oil to be re- fined in United States plants and to reimport the products free of cus- toms duty. The order was issued to relieve Mexican plants, apparently unable to handle the output. Details of Proposal Withheld by Hull The State Department is making | a fresh effort to settle the 2-year-' | old dispute precipitated by the Mexi- can expropriation of American- owned oil properties. Secretary Hull revealed yesterday that he had transmitted a note to the Mexican government, proposing that the issue be settled by arbitra- tion. Details of the proposal were withheld. What reception the overture would | get was not clear in Mexico City. | On the one hand, informed sources | there stated that Mexico would not abandon her oft-repeated conten- tion that her right of expropriation could not be arbitrated. A govern- ment spokesman, however, said that “many questions other than the right to expropriate might lend themselves” to Mr. Hull’s proposal. The arbitration note was sent at a time when a breakdown appeared inevitable in the direct negotiations which the American oil companies have been conducting with the Mexican government. It was understood to reaffirm the traditional attitude of the United States, which already has been cited in previous notes to Mexico on the subject of the expropriation of American-owned agrarian lands. Insists on Compensation. “The United States,” this Govern- ment has stated, “cannot admit that a foreign government may take the property of American nationals in disregard of the universally recog- nized rule of compensation under in- ternational law, or admit that,the rule of compensation can be nulli- fled by any country through its own lqcal legislation.” The compensation, the State De- partment holds, should be “prompt and adequate.” Mexico rejected an arbitration proposal in the agrarian land cases, but ultimately suggested creation of & two-man commission, with one member from each country, to pass on the claims of the expropriated (See OIL, Page A-3) - Chuml;riuin’s Cousin Weds LONDON, April 6 (#).—Anne Chamberlain, cousin of the Prime Minister, and Lt. Anthony Daniel were married today. The wedding was postponed last Wednesday be- cause of the bridegroom’s naval duties. Norse Ship Wrecked LONDON, April 6 (#).—The 2,058- ton Norwegian steamer Bjorkhaug today was wrecked off the coast of Fife. The crew was rescued. The cause of the wreck was not imme- diately disclosed. Summary of Page. Amusements, B-18 Church News, A-11-13 Comics B-16-17 Editorials . A-8 Finance _ A-10 Garden Pg_.B-10 Page Lost, Found A-3 Obituary A-3 Radio - B-16 Real Estate B-1-9 Serial Story B-11 Society - A-7 Sports __A-14-15 Foreign Won't arbitrate on oil, say Mexican official sources. Page A-1 Nazis see allied notes bringing “de- cisive week end.” Page A-1 Allies aim to cut Reich’s air traffic. Page A-1 Argentina acts to bar escape of more Spee officers. Page A-1 Lean wheat harvest seen in Reich’s Balkan granary. Page A-6 Italy is ready to mobilize populace for war. Page A-6 National Security Board asks action on Illi- nois politics charges. Page A-1 Hull to push trade pacts as Senate votes extension bill. Page A-1 Vandenberg gets help in Nebraska fight against Dewey. Page A-1 Another victim taken by Pennsyl- vania floods. Page A-3 Girl's story of quadruple slaying gains credence. Page A-3 mhn and Vicinity t sends personal message marking Army Day. Page A-1 Two men die after being struck by auto in safety mons. Page A-1 "’. Today's Star Radcliffe aide says Bruce has edge financially, Page A-16 White Court fire probers meet to- day to draft findings. Page A-16 Support for changes in District in- come tax seen.- Page A-16 Editorial and Comment This and That. Answers to Questions. Letters to The Star. David Lawrence. Alsop and Kintner, G. Gould Lincoln. Constantine Brown. Jay Franklin. Sports Nats envisage 1940 batting title for Cecil Travis. Page A-14 Current rookie crop falls short of Ted Williams’ standard. Page A-14 Jaretz, A. A. U. swim ace, gets bids from 25 colleges. Page A-14 Relaxation aids Demaret, tied for Augusta golf lead. Page A-15 Miscellany Dorothy Dix. Barbara Bell Pattern. Needlework. Nature’s Children. Vital Statistics, A-8 A-8 A-8 A-9 A-9 A-9 A-9 A-9 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page A-7 Page A-1 Page A-1 Page A-6 Page A-9 Page A-9 Page B-16 Pyge B-16 Page B-16 PageB-17 Page B-17 ¢ Foening Star ., SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1940—THIRTY-FOUR PAGES. ** JiM.You DONT Look LIKE A GREEK To ME= BUT M SUSPICIOUS NEVERTHELESS. 4 ‘From Press to Home Within the Hour’ Most people in Washington have The Star delivered to their homes every 25,000 Troops Await Signal o Marchin Army Day Parade Roosevelt Congratulates Officers and Men on Defense Response A huge throng of marchers, be- decked in scores of colorful uni- forms, awaited a bugler's notes commanding “forward march” nt! 1:45 o'clock this afternoon to start the largest Army Day parade in| history rolling down Constitution | avenue from the Capitol. | Although President Roosevelt’s | attendance is uncertain because of his recent illness, he today ad- | dressed a personal message to the officers and enlisted men of the| Army congratulating them upon | their response to his order last Sep- i tember strengthening this coun- try’s defenses. A forecast of clear skies and a temperature of about 55 degrees at parade time was expected to draw | record crowds to witness the pre cession of 25,000 persons represent- ing 200 different organizations. 5,000 Seats Available. ‘The parade will begin at New Jer- sey avenue and B street S.E., swing through the Capitol grounds and turn west on Constitution avenus to Seventeenth street N.W. The | first of the parade's four divisions is scheduled to reach the line of Sixteenth street before the review- ing and public stands, where at least 5,000 seats are available for 50 and 99 cents each, about 2:10 p.m. The parade is sponsored by the Military Order of the World War, headed by Lt. Comdr. Charles A. Mills. Army Day marks the 23d anniversary of this country's entry | into the World War. The District Red Cross Chapter will have three first aid stations along the line of march. An ambu- lance unit composed of members of the Motor Corps, two Red Cross nurses and from four to six persons qualified to give first aid will be in attendance at each station. In connection with Army Day, Norman H. Davis, chairman of the Red Cross, issued a statement point- ing out that the current national defense expansion program has given the body its busiest year among veterans and active service men since the World War. Maj. Gen. James K. Parsons, commanding general of the 3d Corps Area, will be grand marshal of the parade, to be made up of standing fighting force units in full field dress, National Guard divi- sions, Reserve and cadet organiza- tions, and patriotic and veteran groups. Thirty-one musical or- ganizations will be in the procession. Secretary of War Woodring, high ranking military officers, members of Congress and foreign military and naval attaches will be in the re- viewing stand. The Military Order will hold an Army Day banquet at the May- flower Hotel at 7:30 o'clock tonight with the Secretary of War as the main speaker. President’s Message. The text of President Roosevelt's Army Day message follows: “A presidential proclamation desig- nated April 6 as Army Day, and I wish to add my personal greet- ings to the military forces. “Last-September I called upon the officers and men of the Army to strengthen our national defenses within the limits of peacetime au- thorizations. The Army has made a splendid response to this direction. At considerable personal sacrifice, the members of the National Guard carried out a special period of field training during the early weeks of the winter. At the same time the troops of the Regular establishment were largely concentrated in the field where they were still engaged in a strenous program of training. Enduring a winter of unusual se- verity and of floods and other dif- (See PARADE, Page A-3.) Sy L Woman Census Taker Is Caught in Raid BY the Associated Press. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 6. —A young woman cepsus taker was caught in a police raid yesterday and had to convigce officers she was one of Uncle Sam’s nose counters to avoid a trip to headquarters. Then the obliging officers inter- rupted the raid to allow her to com»- estioning of their quarry. e O e % I information is confide * costs remained out of earsnet—but not of sight. ! Bulletins Girl's Story Accepted LOS ANGELES, April 6 ().— Police investigation of the slay- ing of a mother and her three young children was officially ter- minated today with an announce- ment that the story of 11-year- old Chloe Davis, who declared she witnessed the killings, has been accepted as accurate. (Story on Page A-3.) Communists Freed ‘The release of Philip Frank- feld and Thomas F. P. O'Dea, Boston Communists jailed yes- terday for contempt of the House, for refusing to answer questions of the Dies Committee investigating un-American ac- tivities, was ordered in District Court today when Justice Jen- nings Bailey signed writs of habeas Corpus. They were or- dered freed on bond of $1,000 each and instructed to appear in court Monday for a hearing on the writs. (Earlier story on Page A-6.) Argenfina Tightens Watch on Officers of Spee Affer 3 Escape One of Trio Is Reported To Have Reached Reich With Ship’s Papers By the Associated Press. BUENOS AIRES, April 6.—The government, disturbed lest the flight of three interned officers from the scuttled German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee reflect on Ar: gentine neutrality, was reported to= day to have advised the German Ambassador that it is taking strict measures to prevent further escapes. Unofficial reports said one of the three officers already had reached Germany with papers of the Graf Spee, which was scuttled off Monte- video last December 17 after she had taken refuge in UruBuayan waters following a running fight with three British cruisers. 1,000 Were Interned. Approximately 1,000 officers and men from the battle-scarred German warship later sought refuge in Buenos Aires and were interned for the duration of the war. The German Ambassador, Ed- mund von Thermann, was sum- moned to the Foreign Office yester- day shortly after the officers’ escape had been disclosed . Well-informed sources said . For- eign Minister Jose Maria Cantilo had advised Von Thermann that the government was taking strin- gent measures to prevent further escapes. May Be Removed. These sources said the remainder of the interned officers, held at the Buenos Aires naval arsenal, would be removed to safer places under close guard if they persist in refus- ing to promise not to leave the country. Sveral of the Graf Spee seamen previously were reported to have dis- appeared from interior provinces. Two were seized earlier in the week at Santos, Brazil, and will be re- turned to Argentina. One of the three officers who escaped was said to have been third in command of the Graf Spee. When and how they fled was not disclosed. Warm Weather Predicfed, With Sunday Cloudy ‘Warm weather for Washington this week end was predicted today by the forecaster, who must have heard some of those prayers being sent up by the Cherry Blossom Fes- tival Committee. ‘The mercury will touch 60 today, according to the Weather Bureau, will dip down to 36 tonight, but will be on the rise again tomorrow. A cloudy Sunday was predicted. With a little co-operation from the weather, the cherry blossoms might bloom earlier than next week end, to Frank T. Gartside, assistant, superintendent of Nationai Capital Parks. Mr. WEM‘ 3 Mhn'!vet. s changing 1a prediction full-blooms by April 13, the date of the festival. Social Security Board Asks lllinois Action \On Politics Charge State Official Is Reported Using Pension Lists To Solicit Votes The Illinois State Department of Public Welfare today was con- fronted with a demand from the Social Security Board to take action |in a case where evidence shows & evening and Sunday morning. THREE CENTS. Trade Act Vote Stirs Talk of Hull Candidacy Three-Year Extension Of Program Adopted By Senate, 42 to 37 BACKGROUND— Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act first was passed in 1934. It, was renewed for three years in 1937. Twenty-two agreements have been negotiated under its authority. President Roosevelt made its renewal this year q ma- jor recommendation of his openz ing address to Congress. By GARNETT D. HORNER. Three-year extension of the Re- ciprocal Trade Agreements Act gave the green light today to Secretary of State Hull's plans for a far- reaching program of trade develop- ment to reinforce principles that he believes must be the basis for stable peace after the European war. The Senate completed congres- sional action on the extension meas- ure yesterday, approving it by a vote of 42 to 37 after defeating a dozen restrictive amendments which ad- ministration leaders contended would cripple the system of bargain- ing down tariffs reciprocally and impair its value as an instrument for world peace. The long fight in Congress left the policy a controversial issue in the forthcoming presidential campaign, however, and stirred fresh specula- tion about Secretary Hull's chances of being the Democratic standard bearer. Under the measure awaiting Presi- dent Roosevelt’s signature, authority for the Chief Executive to enter into agreements with foreign countries for reciprocal reduction of tariff | rates is extended until June 12, 1943. | A 50 per cent limit is set on the amount tariffs may be lowered or raised. Bill Opposed by Republicans. | State official is soliciting political support from beneficiaries of Fed- | | eral-State old-age pensions. | | The case is the first of the sort| | to develop in the current campaign | The official under fire is Edward | J. Barrett, State Auditor of Public | Accounts, who is accused of sending | letters to pension recipients along | with their checks, asking votes for | himself and other Democratic can- didates in whom he is interested in the forthcoming Illinois primaries. Mr. Barrett is lined up with the fac- tion opposed to the controlling ele- ment of the party in Illinois. In a telegram to A. L. Bowen, head of the Department of Public Welfare, the board said: “The use of these lists (bene- ficiaries) for partisan political pur- poses is indefensible. Public as- sistance lists, records and informa- tion should be used only for pur- poses directly connected with the proper administration of the State old-age-assistance program in order that needy old people may not be/ made the victims of exploitations for partisan political activities. “We are advised that the State auditor performs a merely clerical function of preparing and mailing | |out checks and that his misuse of these lists was without the knowl- edge or consent of the State de- partment of public welfare. “Nevertheless, it is essential that the State of Illinois take action to prevent political activity which im- pairs the proper and efficient opera- tion of the Federal-State program of old-age assistance in Illinois.” | Roosevelt Leaves fo Spend Week End af Hyde Park President Roosevelt left Washing- ton at noon today for his first visit in more than two months to his family home at Hyde Park, N. Y. The Chief Executive said he planned to return to Washington Monday. Principal purpose of his visit, he explained, is to oversee the planting of some young trees on his farm and to inspect progress on the Hyde Park Memorial Library. Before his departure, Mr. Roose- velt conferred with Budget Director Harold D, Smith on details of the fourth Government reorganization plan which is expected to be trans- mitted to Congress next week. The President also approved a congressional joint resolution to provide for the filling of a vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Wounded Nazi Airmen Found in French Wood By the Assoclated Press. PARIS, April 6.—French military authorities chalked up the destruc- tion of another German warplane today after two wounded Nazi air- men had been discovered lying be- side a dead comrade in a wood near their wrecked craft. The French said they thought the plane was shot down Thursday, but had refrained from announcing its destruction until preliminary reports could be verified. Military dispatches also said French artillery fire had dispersed German laborers attempting to con- struct defense fortifications near Saarbruecken. The French also sald they wound- ed and captured a German sub- lieutenant who led a raid against their lines yesterday along the Rhine The morning communique said merely: “Nothing to report.” Ab Goes Back to Races SALT LAKE CITY, April 6 (#).— As Mayor, AbJenkins has his finan- cial problems, so instead of spending $3000 for a new engine for a pumper truck he donated to the fire depart- ment the motor from his racing which hauled him to a recortl 165.78 miles an hour for 1,000 miles. All of the 20 Republicans pres- ent in the Senate yesterday voted against extension of the act, their leaders making it clear that the country would hear much more of their opposition between now and the November election. Some observers believed final ap- proval of the measure would en- hance Secretary Hull's chances of winning the Democratic presidential nomination, while others thought division within the party on the is- sue would injure his prospects. Fifteen Democrats, mostly from the West, voted against Senate passage. The major triumph for Secretary Hull and President Roosevelt left behind at least a tactical defeat fot Vice President Garner, a contender for the 1940 presidential nomina- fion. Mr. Garner was active behind the scenes in support of an amend- ment to limit extension of the act to one year. The amendment was defeated, 46 to 34, dfter President Roosevelt denounced it as against the best interests of the country. Hull Hails Approval. Secretary Hull hailed final appro- val of the trade program, the cor- nerstone of his foreign policy, as affording “profound satisfaction” to all those who appraised the pro- gram “from the standpoint of our best national interest.” He said itd principles must prevall at the end of present hostilities “if our na- tion and other nations are to have stable peace and satisfactory eco- nomic progress.” The Secretary and his associates in the State Department felt that ending of the long bittle in Con- gress left their hands free to deal with the extraordinary commercial situations created by the war in Eu- rope. Some changes in existing trade agreements with Great Britain and France, in particular, may be negessary to offset the eftect of allled restriction on purchase of some items on which their tariff reductions had been the basis of some reciprocai concessions granted (See TRADE, Page A-3.) Woman Injured in Leap, Three Burned in Blaze Four persons were injured early today in a fire which routed the oc- cupants of a two-story brick dwell- ing at 1115 Twenty-first street N.W. At least one of the victims, all col- ored, was injured in a leap from a second-floor window. Firemen said most of the difficulty was occasioned by “panic rather than the blaze itself.” The fire, of undetermined origin, broke out in a downstairs bedroom. Damage was estimated at between $200 and $300. The victims and their injuries were: Pearl Cooper, 42, possibly frac- tured spine and pelvis, received when she jumped from the second story. Hubert Cooper, 26, first-degree burns. Joseph Wells, 63, listed by hospital as a paralytic, first-degree burns on right arm; condition critical. Rosie Brown, 60, burns on face, left arm and neck. She was over- come hy smoke. All the victims were treated at Emergency Hospital, but the latter two were transferred to Gallinger. The fire was discovered about 3:30 o'clock. Life of Louisa Alcott Dramatized on Air The C: Roads Theater Players will be heard in a radio dramatization titled “Louisa Al- cott—November's Child.” The broadcast, designed for student listening, will be presented over i features spon- sored by The Star with the co- casting Edueation.