Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1940, Page 5

50 100] JohnL. Lewis Wanls " To Be President, e Graen Asseris Tries to Form Third Party So He Can Run, A. F. L. Chief Says By the Associated Press. PITTSBURGH, May 1.—William | Green, president of the Amencnn; Federation of Labor, claims C. I. O. | Chieftain John L. Lewis has ambi- | tions to be President of the United | States and is trying to form a third | party so he can become its can-| didate. Even back when Mr. Lewis and a | Rroup of unions bolted the A. F. L. to form the Congress of Industrial Organizations, Mr. Green declares, “We suspected the movement was | influenced largely by the desire to| gain political control in America. | that it was more political than | economic.” | He was subsequently “more con- | vinced” of the political motives of | ——— after an army spokesman sai good in the Steinkjer section. - THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1940. THE WAR TODAY—Withdrawal of British forces to prepared positions near Dombas was admitted today in London shortly d it was “quite possible” both Dombas and Storen, vital railhead on the Oslo-Trondheim line, had been taken by the Nazis. The British reported the situation Striped area is held by allies. ~—A. P. Wirephoto. the C. . O., he said, when Mr, Lewis | formed labor’s Non-Partisan League.fl the political arm of the C. I. O./| which Mr. Lewis also heads. 1 “And now he declares for a third | Aviation (Continued From First Page.) Mr. Roosevelt explained party,” shouted Mr. Green yesterday | Eresident. in a flery hour’s address that drew R ring of applause from some 1,500 delegates to the Pennsylvania Fed- eration of Labor’s 39th annual con- vention. Statement Is Cited. “He says the President is no good, nobody in the Democratic party is any good. He can't find anybody that measures up so he looks around and says ‘I'm the man.’ Speaking in West Virginia a month | #go, Mr. Lewis said that unless the | Democratic party adopted a plat- form and selected candidates ac- ceptable to labor and the common | people, he would urge a convention to form a program that “each and every American can support.” Mr. Green, while pledging his that he already receives annual re- | ports from about 45 independent Federal agencies and a reduction of this burden was one of the motivat- | ing reasons behind the C. A. A. | transfer. | Provision Quoted. As a matter of fact. however, the | Civil Aeronautics Authority does | not and never has submitted its re- | ports to the President. Section 206 of the Aeronautics Act of 1938, creating the authority, pro- vides that: “The authority shall make an an- nual report to the Congress, copies of which shall be distributed as are other reports Congress. Such reports shall con- organization never would associate | tain, in addition to a report of the with a third party move, referred to Mr. Lewis’ assaults on the Demo- cratic administration and asserted: “We members of the federation are not denouncing President Roose- | velt as a traitor to working men and women. Rather, we are appreciative of the great progress labor has made under him.” | work performed under this act, such information and data collected by the authority, the administrator, transmitted to the | the Commerce Department the same organization which made and en- | forced regulations goverping air transportation and which installed, | maintained and operated aids to air | navigation along the airways also | investigated accldents. Since many | of the accidents involved regula- tions or aids, the bureau was an in- Meresud party to the investigations, | it was pointed out. Some of the harshest criticism of the former set- | up was directed to the fact that the | bureau failed to decide against it- | self in accident cases in which tes- | timony tended to show air naviga- tion aids were at fault. Critics con- | tended there was too much disposi- | tion to blame accidents on pilots | who had died at their controls and | to overlook defects in airways or | Federal regulations and their en- forcement. This criticism was one of the chief | reasons for creation of the inde- | pendent Air Safety Board. | ‘End-War' Candidate Barden Plan Killed, House Studies Milder lWage-Hour Revision ‘Loaded’ Amendments Voted Down, 156 to 66, By Administration Forces By the Associated Press Jubilant over defeating the con- troversial Barden amendments, ad- ministration forces in the House pushed nhead today with plans to enact less sweeping revisions in the wage-hour law. The proposals of Representative | arden, Democrat, of North Caro- | ina were turned down, 156 to 66, late yesterday, after the House had made so many changes that even their author withdrew his support. The original amendments, opposed by President Roosevelt, would have freed a long list of processors of farm products from both the mini- mum wage and maximum hour standards. Silver Bill May Pass. Against this ministration vic- | tory in the House, however, there developed the probability that the Senate would pass a Republican bill to end the Treasury's foreign silver buying program. Senator Townsend, Republican, of Delaware, the author; opened debate yesterday with an assertion that the 7-year-old program had been a costly mistake. He was supported by some Democrats, as well as by the Republican minority. Secretary Morgenthau said re- cently that the Treasury purchases had stabilized silver prices and aided many countries “with whom we have | friendly relations.” He argued that | world silver prices might decline if the program was curtailed. Barden Continues Fight. In the wage-hour fight Repre- sentative Barden said he was “not blue” over his defeat yesterday. He turned his efforts toward winning approval of some of his amend- ments—he would not say which | ones—during today's consideration | of milder revisions offered by the House Labor Committee. | to know whether the troops sent to | Norway were “highly trained, regu- | adequately equipped.” | not over yet.” outwardly they opposed many of the exemptions they merrily accepted “defeat,” knowing that too broad s bill would be ditched. Then, when Representative Brown, Republican, of Ohio, put forward an amendment to prevent any wage exemptions, they joined in the loud chorus of “ayes” which added it to the Barden measure. That changed the whole picture. Representative Barden stood up be- fore his colleagues and said: ,“1 am not for the Barden bill” £ Lon&ot; (Continued Prom First Page.) lessly and resolutely at the grand inquest of the nation,” the Liberal leader told his Scottish audience. He threw back at Mr. Chamber- lain the Prime Minister's recent declaration that Hitler had “missed the bus” and said that it reminded him of Mr. Chamberlain’s prophecy, after the Munich dismemberment of Czecho-Slovakia, September 29, 1938, that “peace in our time” had been established. “It’s Not Over Yet.” “Although we shall muddle through to victory in the long run,” sald Sir Archibald, “we shall pay for the feebleness of our political direc- tion by prolongation of the war. “There is nothing in the rules of war against a country moving skill- fully and striking without warning, and the British public would not | complain if the British governmeht moved and struck the Germans.” He said the nation was entitled lar troops with experienced officers and staffs, and whether they were Aside from Sir Archibald’s speech there was little sign of open feeling against the government over the turn of events in Norway. However, faces were glum and there were dis- tressed whispers in parliamentary lobbies about the Norwegian cam- | paign. | Said the man-in-the-street: “It's Withdrawal Hinted. The press, including the well-in- forces based on Oslo and the garri- son of Trondheim, if it has not already been established, is now certainly imminent,” said the Times, adding: “In effect the Nazis have closed their grip on the whole of Southern Norway containing the richest and most populous regions. “The principal task henceforth is clearly to establish and hold a line that will bar access of the invader to the long narrow strip of country running between the Swedish fron- tier and the North Sea and extend- ing far into the Arctic Circle.” Divided Counsels Charged. The Liberal News Chronicle de- clared that responsibility for any faulty decisions rested with Mr. Chamberiain and not with Winston Churchill, Pirst Lord of the Ad- miralty and head of the fighting services. “The Norwegian campaigh has produced—if reports are to be be- lieved—at least one case where di- vided counsels have checked ef- fective action,” the newspaper said. “There are strong reasons for be- lieving that at the outset of opera- tions—when the feat would have been easier and less costly than now—naval chiefs were in favor of a sea attack on Trondheim and thought it would succeed. “¢ * * It is believed, however, that the cabinet turned down the project on the ground that it was too rash and too costly.” T as A5 { International Police Plan | For Danube Rejected By the Associated Press. | BELGRADE, May 1.—Yugoslavia {and Rumania have rejected Hun- |gary’s proposal for international policing of the stretch of the Danube River under their sovereignty, it was announced officially today. The Hungarian plan would have made all Danubian countries respon- sible for guarding the river near the “Iron Gate.” It was understood to have been advocated by Dr. Karl Clodius, German trade negotiator, in an interview yesterday with Yugo- slav Foreign Minister Alksander Cincar-Markovic. «..ALL EASY ON THE POCKETBOOK! WELL-DRESSED AND HAPPILY DATED What's the fun of being well-dressed - stepping out—trying to enjoy life~if all the time you have to worry about the cost of having the right clothes, and how to pay for them? x None! we claim. To back it up, we're holding prices at the same old comfortable level - plus your choice of two convenient ways to “charge it” .. . three swell dates for extended payments and the Air Safety Board as may | Loses Bye-Election be consigered of value in the de- | By (ha Associnted Press: LONDON, May 1.—Comdr. T. D. Galbraith, a National Government candidate, today defeated John termination of questions connected with the development and regula- tion of civil aeronautics, together | with such recommendations as to| formed Times, indicated that the The committee amendments, re- | disadvantages under which the allies | puted to have White House support, | wege fighting would compel them to would grant hours’ concessions to | effect a strategic withdrawal to the some farm processors—such as can- | north for formation of battle lines ning companies—but would permit north of Trondheim. (spaced 30 days apart), or our Budget Service which invites you to pay weekly or twice a month. After applauding delegates quieted, | adaitional legislation relating there- he nddgd that if it had not been|to as the authority may deem neces- for President Roosevelt, Mr. Lewis’ sary, The authority may also trans- United Mine Workers, spearhead of the C. I. O, would have gone out of existence. | Blames Lewis for Peace Failure. mit recommendations as to such leg- | islation more frequently.” | Pending in the Senate is a resolu- | Nicolson, a “stop-the-war” advo- cate, in a Pollok constituency bye- | election to fill the parliamentary | vacancy caused by the death of Sir John Gilmour, Minister of Shipping. Comdr. Galbraith polled 17,850 votes to Nicolson's 2401. It was the AT ¢ ih s R 515 S Dpreime tion sponsored by Senator McCar- |seventh defeat for “stop-the-war’ arrogance, has branded the Presi-| dent a traitor to labor and has pre- dicted his ignominious defeat. He | recently told the American Youth | Conference: ‘Come on, we’ll form a new party. What for? To nominate | me for President of the United States.” " i | ran, Democrat, of Nevada rejecting | the transfer. Chairman Byrnes of | the Senate Committee on Reorgani- zation indicated last night that he | would expedite consideration of the McCarran measure. . s Clark Defends C. A. A. With many members of Congress candidates. Health _(Continued From First Page) _ the load of preventable diseases. to | free our nations from the large snd Mr. Green blamed the C. I. 0.{ah-§sdy on record as to their re-|unpseen tax for the care of the unfit, head for collapse of peace parleys action to the plan, the Associated |to provide opportunities for health- between the warring C. 1. O. and | Press today quoted Senator Clark, | ful living, may in the long run be A. F. of L. and amid hand-clapping Democrat, of Idaho as terming Mr. | more important as a means of de- | and cheering declared that if labor peace is to be attained there must be “a change in the leadership of the C. I. O.” or in the “mental at- titude” of the present leadership. He disclosed that three times President Roosevelt had attempted Roosevelt's defense of yesterday | “rather a weak justification for dis- | memberment of an agency which has established such an incon- testibly fine record.” Senator Truman, Democrat, of | Missouri urged colleagues not to | fense than are instruments of war. “Today we are fighting a rear- | guard action. If this war continues | and spreads it may well be a losing | action against the Four Horsemen | | of the Apocalypse.” | Disease is the fnost international | to bring about peace negotiations | “Permit a proved success to become |of all subjects. declared Assistant between labor’s warring factions and asserted Mr. Lewis had thwarted each move. He declared another similar attempt made “about two weeks ago” by representatives of Catholic, Protestant and Hebrew organizations had failed for same reason. Hosiery Workers Urged To Favor Third Term READING, Pa, May 1 (#.—The strong American Federation of Hosiery Workers formed the spear- head of a Roosevelt third-term drive today at the annual convention of the Pennsylvania Industrial Coun- cil, State organization of the C.I. O. In the face of public announce- ment by C. I. O. Leader John L.| Lewis that he would oppose another term for the President, two textile union leaders urged Mr. Roosevelt's re-election on the ground it would “serve best the interests of the work- ing people.” Emil Rieve, international president of the hosiery workers, told the delegates last night “it would be a calamity if a reactionary is elected to the White House in November. He declared, “What is needed is not less of the New Deal—but more of the | a proved failure.” On the other hand, Senator Ad- | ams, Democrat, of Colorado said he | had obtained the impression that {“a little reorganization wouldn't hurt” the C. A. A. He explained, President’s proposal was the best ]sulu[ion. Behncke Denies Political Interest. From Capt, David L. Behncke, | president of the Air Line Pilots’ As- sociation, came an immediate re- | buttal to Mr. Roosevelt's ironic ref- ierence to a “group of well-inten- tioned people staking out an exclu- |sive claim to a so-called lobbyto | save lives.” | Heading a bloc of veteran pilots |now in Washington to oppose the reorganization, Capt. Behncke said: | Secretary of State Adolf A. Berle, jr., in welcoming the delegates. Total Warfare | “Its attack,” he declared, “oper- | | ates on_land, at sea and in the air the | however, that he was not sure the | 8nd it finds ‘fifth columns’ to act as host and transmitting agent in all | quarters, high and low. Its warfare jcan be total and it can develop | blitzkreigs.” This calls, he said. for constant | international co-operation in the | development of means of defense. { The delegates were officially wel- { comed by Dr. Leo S. Rowe, director | of the Pan-American Union. | Dr. Hugh S. Cummings, director of the Pan-American Sanitary Bu- reau, another speaker, discussed the | work of the bureau as a force for peace and progress in the New World. only a few exceptions from the 30-| This would leave the allies in cents-an-hour minimum wage. | possession of the northern part of Chairman Norton of the leori Norway, excepting only Narvik, and Committee, leading the administra- | éven at that Arctic ore port the be- tion fight, predicted these amend- | leaguered German garrison was be- ments would be adopted. Repre- | lieved to be unable to hold out much | sentative Ramspeck, Democrat, of | longer against pressure from land Georgia, supporting her, said the|and sea, wage minimum “seems pretty safe”. “The junction between German from broad exemptions. | — e e L Trouble Is Real Trouble” would be approved and sent to | gather dust in the pigeonhole of the Senate Labor Committee. Barden Proposal “Loaded.” remarked a customer . . . “but it A supporter of the Barden amend- | | troubles me less and less as I drink more and more of the soothing mineral water.” Let us send a case to you. Phone MEt. 1062. ments, asking anonymity, said he | MOUNTAIN VALLEY would attempt to prevent "Ioudlng"‘ |of the committee proposals to thei MINERAL WATER From HOT SPRINGS, ARK. point where they would be rejected, | 1405 K St N.W. Ph. ME. 1062 | too, and the whole matter referred back to the Labor Committee. “Loading” of the Barden amend- ments took place while ‘the Norton | forces sat by smiling. Although Bond Streeters Rochester Craft . Park Lane Suits . Executive Group . . all with 2 trousers Our Extended Charge Account invites you to pay Y{ on these dates. With the “The pilots are not in Washington| ~ It originated, he said, in the suc- to enter into controversy with the | cessful work of the Cuban physician, President or any one else. They are' Carlos Finlay, and of the American here in the interest of saving lives.| Army officer, Walter Reed, in de- They are not schooled in politics. | termining the cause of yellow fever They are schooled in flying and| which hitherto had been a dread know what is necessary to make air | spectre on both continents. transportation safe. They learned “Let the forces of evil in other about this the hard way. One hun- continents plan ruthlessly for de- dred and forty-six of their number | struction and dominion,” he said, met death in air crashes while the | “regardless of the consequences to Department of Commerce had con- | themselves and others. Let them $25 130 135 445 Budget Service you have the choice of paying weekly or twice a month.No extrachargeeitherway! . BOND 1335 F St. N. W, New Deal.” | trol of civil flying and air trans- Mr, Rieve cited the Federal wage- } portation. There were 130 fatal air- hour law as an example of beneficial | line crashes, and 146 pilots, 279 legislation and said it resulted in pay | passengers and 48 stewardesses and | Jincreases for 185,000 workers in the | other non-revenue passengers—a to- | cotton textile industry. tal of 473 persons—were killed dur- William Leader, president of the|ing this period. The pilots, the in- Hosiery Workers Braneh 1, brought | dustry and I am sure the air trav- to the convention a resolution in-|eling public do not want aviation dorsing the President for a third | put back under control of the Gov- think of extending their sway to bring others into slavery and ruin. We on this continent have long committed ourselves to a far differ- ent policy. We want to combine efforts and energies only in enter- prises that will be of lasting benefit to all our peoples. Medicine and | sanitation recognize no boundaries | or chosen peoples. Their gifts are term and declaring that “labor rep- resentatives are for the first time | being heard in the Government halls of our great Nation.” | With Mr. Lew | Workers constituting a large bloc of | the convention's delegates, a lively | debate over the third-term issue was expected before adjournment Fri- | day. Gen. Sfrong fo Address Milifary Engineers Brig. Gen. George V. Strong, as- #istant chief of staff of the Army, | will speak on “Safeguarding the | ‘Western Hemisphere” at the annual | meeting of the Society of American Military Engineers Monday at the ‘Willard Hotel. Other speakers listed for the afternoon program include M. J. Gormley of the Association of Amer- ican Railroads, who will discuss “Transportation—Its Use and Mis- use in Peace and War,” and Dr. James G. McDonald, president of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, who will talk on “Possible Consequences of the Present Euro- pean Conflicts.” The business session of the society will begin at 11 a.m., presided over by Brig. Gen. George B. Pillsbury, retired. The society’s distinguished service medal will be presented to Col. S. C. Godfrey, Engineer Corps, for outstanding service. The Toul- min Medal, awarded for the out- standing paper published in the Military Engineer, will go to Col. Ralph T. Ward, Engineer Corps. Col. J. Monroe Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, who will be inducted as new president, will pre- side at the afternoon meeting. Fol- Jowing the business meeting there will be a luncheon at which Govern- ment and service officials will be puests. 5 ernment department that made this kind of record.” Disagreement Scouted. Sumpter Smith resigned to devote his full time to chairmanship of the engineering commission in charge of building the Washington Nation- al Airport, the Air Safety Board has had only two members. The charge that these two, Thomas O. Hardin and C. B. Allen, have been in ahy continuing disagreement was scout- ed today by persons who have ob- served the work of the board and point to the fact that there has been 1o evidence of a deadlock. It was recalled that when the Bureau of Air Commerce was in | made available to all. “It is rather ironical that even those who elsewhere are so ruthless with human life must turn to medi- United Mine] Since last November, when Col.| cine for help, for otherwise their schemes would avail but little. The march of death becomes inevitable when the science of living is for- gotten or neglected.” Following the meeting, lunch was served to the delegates in the Pan- American Union Annex. School Principal to Talk ‘William B. 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