Evening Star Newspaper, May 15, 1940, Page 14

A—14 Speed Expansion Of U. S. Defenses, Pershing Warns A. E. F. Leader Says Time Factor Important In Arming Nation Gen. John J. Pershing today was on record in favor of the adminis- tration’s program of military ex- pansion in “preparedness against the possibilities of war.” The 79-year-old leader of the A. E. F. during the last World War returned to this city yesterday from his winter home in Arizona and settled down for a several months’ stay. | Though he gave no immediate indication that he would take active part in coming developments for a greater land, sea and air force, his statement carried weight and sig- nificance in many quarters here. Appears in Good Health. Appearing in fine spirits and good health, Gen. Pershing issued through the War Department a formal state- ment giving full support to a speedy expansion of American defenses. He said: “Preparedness is as necessary tn- day as it was for us when war was declared in 1917, and we find our- selves in practically the same con- dition. Congress has made certain eppropriations for material, but that is far short of what I think America must do. “Every energy in this country should be devoted to the idea of putting the United States in a con- dition of thorough prepuredness against the possibility of war. Sees Involvement Possibility. “None of us can tell when we may become involved in the struggle now raging with such tremendous fury in Europe. In my opinion, the very life of this Republic depends on the | energy and determination with which our people undertake the task of placing the United States in a state of thorough preparation in both men and equipment. “The time factor should be the dominant consideration. In 1917 I sailed for Europe with nothing mate- rial available other than the will to do and a hasty plan as the basis for doing it. Our allies protected us during more than a year of prep- aration. They provided us with the materiel. “Today the situation is utterly dif- ferent. This great country must, within itself, be prepared for what- | ever instant action is required for our security. We must not delay longer in our preparations.” Cifizens Call for Action On Logan Circle Damage The condition of the Logan Circle Park again was deplored by the | Logan-Thomas Circle Citizens’ As- sociation last night. A committee was appointed to ap- pear before the National Parks and Planning Commission to request im- mediate repairs of damage and ques- tion the seeming indifference to their past requests. Members of the compittee are Mrs. Ella M. Thomp- son, Mrs. W. E. Baker and Dr. Charles K. Koones. All the officers of the association were re-elected and will be installed at the last meeting of the associa- tion in June. The officers are Mrs. ‘Thompson, president; Dr. Koones, vice president, and Kenneth C. Robbins, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Thompson will hold office for the 16th consecutive year. H. M. Fulton and Walter W. Stout were re- elected as delegates to the Federa- tion of Citizens’ Associations. A delegate will represent the as- sociation at the county fair of the Community Chest to be held at Glover Estate next Tuesday. The meeting was held at 1120 Rhode Island avenue N.W., the home of the president. Lonely Isle Gets Plows Tristan da Cunha, in the South Atlantic, known as “the world’s loneliest island,” has received its first plow, according to a report received in London. Three were delivered and one was harnessed to a pair of bullocks, the plow- man reporting that in one hour he was able to plow-as much land as he previously had been able to turn over in a day and a half with & spade. e Madrlllon Wash. Bldg., 15th & N. Y. 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