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F rance Agrees to Work With Hitler | in Remaking Europe

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LABOR DIVIDED OVER LEWIS’ STAND

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His head battered and bandaged, but still on his feet, this Londoner typifies the British bulldog spirit, as carrying his salvaged belongings, he walks, head up, through the debris-littered street.

FRANCE LEARNS U.S. ATTITUDE

Reveals Ronse Message Sent to Vichy Heagls.

WASHINGTON, Oct:[26 (U. P.) .— Secretary of State Cordell Hull said today that President osevelt had conveyed to the French government this nation’s attitude an the status of French possessions the Western Hemisphere. Mr. Hull said that Mr. Roosevelt communicated with the| French government the day after|Adolf Hitler and French Premier Henri Philippe Petain conferred. _ Although Mr. Hull dif not specify the nature of the Pregident’s message, it was indicated that Mr. Roosevelt had informed the French leaders that the United -States and other American republics will not permit any change in the sovereignty of European possessions in the new world. : Under the Act of Havana, the American republics set up machinery to establish protectorates over the Western | Hemisphere possessions of Axis-conquered. na‘tions in the event there was any attempt to change their sovereignty. Mr. Hull said that there had been several diplomatic exchanges beiween this Government and the ‘Trench ‘Government. . The French island qf Martinique in the Caribbean has been of particular concern in view of tife concentration of a French naval force there and the possibility of a clash Letween the fleet and |British warships in nearby waters. Approximately -100 made planes, bought by France before its capitulation to Germany, also are stored on the island. Both this Government and (Britain have sought to negotiate for their purchase, thus far withoul success. Mr. Hull's disclosure of the Roosevelt move came ja few hours pefore his scheduled agdress to the nation on American foreign policy tonight. He plans to -disclss all phases of the U. S$. policy. His remarks will be oadcast at 8:15 (Indianapolis Time).

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DIES IN MOTHER'S “ARMS AFTER FALL

John J. Briggs Jr. Killed During Farm Holiday.

A 16-year-old Shortridge High School sophomore, enjoying a holiday from classes at his parents’ farm near Banta, died in his yesterday a few minutes after he had {allen from a truck. The youth, John J. Briggs Jr. son of Dr. and Mrs. John J. Briggs, 1310 N. Pennsylvania St., was visiting the farm with his parents and two friends, Arthur Sechulmeyer and Philip Earls, both -of Indianapolis. The boys were riding on the rear

,0f the truck when it rounded a

curve and struck fresh gravel. All three were thrown off. The Rriggs boy’s companions were hurt only slightly. John J. Briggs Jr." was graduated from Cathedral grade school and attended Cathedral High School one year. This year, he transferred to Shortridge. He was a member of the R. O. T. C. Survivors, besides his.parents, are three sisters, Mildred, Jane and Helen Briggs. Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Monday in the SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Have Willkie's Gains Continued?

On Oct. 18, the Gallup Poll showed Wendell Willkie cutting into President Roosevelt's lead for the first time in this campaign, though the Presi- . dent still led, 55 per cent to 45, a Have * Willkie's gains continued? Or has President Roosevelt reversed the trend? See the sixth 48-state Gallup survey

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POST NUMBERS, BOARDS WARNED

Draft Headquarters Orders

They Must Be Up by Lottery Day. (Additional Draft Stories, Page 6)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (U, P.). —Selective Service headquarters today warned local draft boards that numbers be assigned to all registrants and lists of the numbers must be posted publicly before the drawing of thé numbers by lot hegins at noon Tuesday. Officials said reports from most parts of the country indicated boards were pn schedule in this work. Some difficulty was encountered in Detroit due in large part to failure to receive cards of absentees who registered elsewhere on Oct. 16. National headquarters ‘warned that the lottery will not be postponed, and that all numbers must be posted by Tuesday even if local boards have to work at night and over the week-end. Special forms to be filled by conscientious objectors to military service were distributed to local draft boards today to aid in determining whether such men should be deferred from training. They will be given to men who file claims for deferment on these grounds in the regular draft questionnaire, which will be filled out by all registrants in the order in which their numbers are drawn, The form is divided into two classifications: Those willing to do non-combatant service and those unwilling to serve under any circumstances. In either case, the objector must establish that his opposition is “by reason of my religious training and belief.”

Meanwhile, plans for the lottery :

moved forward rapidly. Eight girls who were locked in a room at draft headquarters to place the registration numbers in small opaque capsules for use in the lottery completed the task last night.

CROSBY SETS UP DEFENSE AGENCY

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 26 (U. P.).— Bing Crosby announced today that he will establish the “Crosby Research Foundation for National Defense,” to put funds and information at the disposal of the Government. The actor and crooner, who has built up one of Hollywood's greatest fortunes, and dabbles in horse racing, golf and sundry sports and business enterprises, said details of the foundation had not been cpmpleted.

ENGLAND AND REICH POUNDED BY AIR FLEETS

Liner Empress of Britain Bombed and Sunk, Nazis Report.

By JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press Foreign News Editor

France agreed today to collaborate with Adolf Hitler in the ‘reconstruction of the peace of Europe” as Axis air fleets unleashed a terrific

bombing of the British Isles. An official statement at Vichy disclosed the action taken by Premier Marshal Henri Philippi Petain and the Nazi Fuehrer after King George VI of Great Britain, backed by diplomatic support of President Roosevelt, had appealed to the

French to stand by their former ally. French collaboration, according to the Vichy statement, will be directed toward peace, presumably backing Hitler's drive to form a powerful European and Far Eastern bloc that would attempt to force a

settlement on Britain.

‘War Aid Not Mentioned

There was no specific mention at Vichy of any military, aerial or naval aid to the Axis powers and the emphasis on peace followed previous official denials that war aid would be given Germany. {Details of the French-German agreement, however, are to be worked out as quickly as possible by Pierre Laval, the French Vice Premier, There have been persistent, reports that French bases might go to the Axis powers \for attack on Britain. The National Broadcasting Co. in New York said that a French radio report heard today said that the position of France in the new European order had been decided and that France would be-“on the basis of a partner with complete equality” rather than as a conquered nation.

Italians Quit Air Line

Another move, not understood for the moment, was the suspension by the Ala Littoria Co. in Rome of the Italian air line service from Brindisi to Atherns. No reason was given for the suspension but the Italian and Albanian press recently has strongly condemned the attitude of Greece, charging that the Greek! Government was Great Britain. While the Vichy announcement was a signal triumph for Hitler's campaign to consolidate the Axis gains in Europe and the Far East before the United States election in an effort to discourage American aid to Britain and China, it seerfied merely to spur the British aerial counter-attacks on Nazi bases. R. A. F. planes heavily bombed Germans along the French Coast this afternoon following widespread attacks last night on industrial and naval centers, including Kiel and Hamburg.

Nazis Claim Liner Sunk

Meanwhile, Nazis reported that the great Canadian-Pacific liner Empress. of Britain bombed and sunk north of Ireland. The crew was reported to have taken to lifeboats. The Empress of Britain, fourth largest merchant ship flying the British flag, returned King George and Queen Elizabeth to England in June, 1939, following their visit to the United States and Canada. It was the 10th largest merchant ship afloat and only three others— the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and the Aquitania—eclipsed her in the British merchant marine. Canadian Pacific officials in Montreal said they had received no word regarding the German claims and could neither confirm nor deny them. They said they would not necessarily be advised immediately. British quarters also were with(Continued on Page Three)

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John L. Lewis . . . “sustain me now or repudiate me.”

WILLKIE WOOS

N.Y. VOTE AGAIN

‘Party on the March—We'll;

Win,” He Says Urging Continued Fight.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (U. P).—

| Wendell’ L. Willkie came to New

York for the second time within a week today and told a welcoming crowd that “Republicans are on the march—we're going to win.” The Republican Presidential nominee came back to New York to increase the tempo of his campaign for eastern industrial votes. He makes four speeches tonight after participating in “Willkie Day” at the New York World's Fair and attending the St. Mary’s-Fordham University football game. “I caution you,” he told a crowd estimated by police at 8000 which thronged Pennsyivania Station, ‘we face a fully intrenched opposition with billions in their hands and backed by corrupt political machines. “1 urge you to fight until the last minute as free American eltizens, Then we can’t lose.” At the Fair Grounds, Mr. Willkie spoke in the Cour} of Peace, which was jammed. Mr. Willkie came to New York after a swing through upper New York State and Pennsylvania, where, this morning, he made a special appeal to. the labor vote at Bethlehem. The Bethlehem speech came a bare 12 hours after Mr.

| Willkie had been indorsed by John

L. Lewis, C. I. O. president. Mr. Willkie welcomed Mr. Lewis’ (Continued on Page Three)

CLAIMS GWDLER IS WILLKIE INSPIRATION

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26 (U. P.). —Mayor F. H. LaGuardia of New York said at a political rally last night that Wendell L. Willkie’s claim to be a friend of labor was repugnant, and that Mr. Willkie got his “inspiration” from To M. Girdler, chairman of the Republic Steel Corp. “Never in the history of our counin any Presidential campaign have there been such a bold front, such premeditated plans and such determined effort to fight labor,” Mr. LaGuardia said.

War Moves Today

By J. W. T. MASON

United Press War Expert ; Hitler's ambition to make the European continent economically and financially subservient to Axis interests is beginning to beat a retreat. Indications that the Germans are realizing an economic dictatorship for Europe is impossible are revealed by instructions Hitler issued today to Reich Marshal . Goering to continue plans for German economic self-

Mr. Mason

sufficiency for another four years.

One of the major reasons for Hitler's preparations for the present war was to expand German trade so that the Reich would not have to struggle- against the handicaps of self-sufficiency.

stitutes for natural products make normal international trade imperative if the ch is to elevate its standard of living. The plan to make Germany selfsufficient. started in 1936. and was given four years to run because by the end of that period Hitler believed he would be able to break down the barriers interfering with

The four-year term expired last

‘Germany’s lack of essential raw-materials and the failure of the German people to appreciate artificial sub-|

week, with Germany in control of most of the European continent but blocked by the British fleet from overseas trade. It has become essential, therefore, for Hitler to extend the strain of making Germany self-sufficient for another similar period. The Nazis have discovered ‘that conquests on

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MANY LEADERS OF C.LO. REPUDIATE, A FEW BACK PLEA T0 ELECT WILLKIE

C. I. O. Head Declares He'll Resign Post If

Roosevelt Wins.

By LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.— John L. Lewis’ political partnership with President Roosevelt was pulverized into ruin

today. The labor leader in a radio address last night, scarcely matched in this political year for coldly

‘| phrased denunciation, called for the

election of Wendell L. Willkie and staked his presidency of the C. I. O. on it. “Sustain me now, or repudiate

me,” Mr. Lewis told labor. He promised that if Mr. Roosevelt were elected he would accept the result as a C. I. O. vote of lack of confidence and retire from the presidency at the convention -in Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 18. Mr. Lewis based his speech on the charge that Mr. Roosevelt would lead the country into war. Mr. Roosevelt, he said, is “an amateur, illequipped practitioner in the realm of political science.”

Other Speeches Possible

He refused to reveal whether he would campaign further, but it was reported that he would speak in Michigan and one or more other states where the labor vote is heavy. Mr. Lewis said he spoke to, not for, labor. He claimed control of no votes except as men and women might follow his recommendations. But he estimated that the several organizations he represents, num-| ber 10,000,000 members and that, with their families, they approximate one-fourth of the population. “I speak to labor and to all my countrymen,” he said. . But to his own C.I. O. associates he spoke first, reminding them that upon some of them, “I have bestowed the honors which you now wear.” Appeals to Seyeral Classes

Many of his lieutenants already are against him—Van Bittner of the C.I1.0., Phillip Murray, C.I.0O. vice president, Sidney Hillman of the lothing makers and a vice president, too, Thomas ' Kennedy, of the miners, R. J. Thomas, of the auto workers are among those who are for a third term. To the mine workers, he called for help to “oppose the creation of a political dictatorship in free America.” To the farmers, he said their interest’ lay in aggressive ‘support of the Republican Presidential candidate. To youth, “I say that the road of opportunity for you lies in the elec(Continued on Page Three)”

MAJOR FDR SPEECH SET FOR WEDNESDAY

Will Cross N. J. Monday Before N. Y. Talk.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (U. P.). —Stephen T. Early, secretary to the President, ; announced today that Mr. Roosevelt will deliver a major political address in Boston from 9:15. to 10 p. m. (Indianapolis Time) next Wednesday. Monday the President will swing

through northern New Jersey and.

New York City where that same night he will deliver his next major political address in Madison Square Garden. New York City officials will meet Mr. Roosevelt at Staten Island, accompany him to side of the projected Battery-Brook-lyn tunnel where he will break ground for the project around 11. a.-m. He will visit parks, Queensbridge Housing Project and La Guardia Airport, then return to his train for dinner. Leaving the train shortly after 9 p. m. he will motor to Madison Square Garden for the nationwide radio address, scheduled to go on the networks from 9 to 9:45 p. m. (Indianapolis Time). He will reboard his train at Pennsylvania Station shortly after 11 p. m. returning to Washington Tuesday when he will make a speech formally opening the selective service lottery. Mr. Roosevelt yesterday denied persistent reports that he would not serve another full four-year term if re-elected in November. He said at a press conference that “of course” he would serve out the term if he won it. To make it emphatic, he allowed reporters to

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What They Say Of Lewis" Stand

WENDELL WILLKIE “I am glad to have the help of Mr. Lewis—a valiant defender of labor who puts his country above all.”

CORDELL HULL Secretary of State “Mr. Lewis is 100 per cent wrong in his effort to prejudice the American people that President Roosevelt is seeking to get this nation into war.” Le STEPHEN T. EARLY White House Secretary “More than 200 telegrams from C. I. O. and other union leaders already have arrived repudiating Mr. Lewis’ political leadership.”

DANIEL J. TOBIN President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (A. F. of L.) “Before announcing his support of Wendell L. Willkie, John L. Lewis (Continued on Page Three) ————————————————————————

WILLKIE TALKS ‘HERE -MONDAY

Loudspeakers ~ Set Up on ‘Circle for Speech; Parade Planned.

Detailed plans for Wendell L. | Willkie’s Indianapolis speech Monday afternoon were announced today by James L. Bradford, Marion

County Republican chairman. Mr. Willkie will speak from: a special platform in front of English’s for 15 minutes starting. at 4:35 o'clock, Mr, Bradford announced. . The Willkie campaign special will roll into Union Station at 4:10 o'clock. Accompanied by Mrs. Willkie, the Republican nominee for President will be greeted by the Indianapolis members of the 325th Field Artillery with whom he served in France during the World War. 5-Minute Reception

Five minutes will be allowed for the reception. Guarded by police, the party will leave the west entrance of the station and enter special cars parked on Illinois St. The procession will move north on Illinois to Ohio St. east to Meridian, south a half block fo the alley-way, and wast to the rear entrance of the theater. Immediately following the address, the party will return to the train, which is scheduled to leave at 5:10 o'clock for Louisville.

Concert Band to Play Loud speakers will be placed around the Circle, and at 2:30] o'clock, the Indianapolis Concert Band will play for an hour. Members of the 325th Field Artillery who will greet Mr. Willkie are J. Frank Cantwell, Charles Darraugh, Wilbur L. Deatrick, Martin Dwyer, John S. Gingrich, H, J.4 Hadley, Marvin Hummel, George B. Loy, Omer N. McGinn, Paul B. Miller, Fred Morris, Henry L. Myers, Robert Newby, Robert Shelhorn, Bert St. Clair and Harry Templeton.

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13 SAFE IN “BELLY LANDING” OAKLAND, Cal, Oct. 26 (U. P.). —A United Airlines plane made a spectacular “belly landing” safely at Oakland Airport today without injury to any of its 10 passengers or three crew members.

Political Speakers On Air Tonight

Political broadcasts scheduled for tonight and the stations over which they can be heard are as follows: 5:40—WIRE — Judge Earl R. Cox, Indianapolis. : . 7:30— (WLS) Senator Lodge Lodge, New York. 8:30— (Mutual System)—AlSmith, Chicago. 8:45—(WFBMy — Senator Vandenberg, Cleveland. 9:00—(NBC-Blue) — Gen. Johnson, Boston. 9:30—(WMCA only)—Wendell Willkie, New York. 9:45— (Columbia System) — Norman Thomas, New York. 10:15 — (WIRE) — Oscar Ewing, Democrats’ assistant national chairman, Greens-

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Rallying to.F. D. R, Says Early; Lewis

Wrong, Says Hull

‘ BULLETIN SPRINGFIELD, IIL, Oct: 26 (U. P.).—Illinois C. 1. O. leaders, together with officers of Labor's Nonpartisan League and the Illinois United Mine Workers of America, voted today to follow recommendations of John L. Lewis, national C. 1. O. head, in supporting Wendell Willkie for President.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (U. P.).—John L. Lewis’ indorsement of Wendell -L. Willkie for President echoed in Washington: today and brought from the White House a statement that C. I. O. leaders were rallying by telephone and telegraph to President

Roosevelt's campaign.

Secretary of State Cordull Hull, said that Mr. Lewis was seeking to prejudice the people and that he was 100 per cent wrong in ao: serting that Mr. Roosevelt sought to lead this nation into war.

Willkie Welcomes Aid

There was a great overnight stirring of labor as leaders deter mined whether to follow Mr, Lewis or cling to the New Deal. Mr, Willkie said he was “glad to have the help of Mr. Lewis—a valiant defender of labor who puts his country above all.” The Hull and White House statements came simultaneoysly today. “Mr. Lewis is 100 per cent wrong,” Mr. Hull said, “in his effort to prejudice the” American people by the baseless charge that President Roosevelt is seeking to get this nation into war. On the contrary, throughout the years of my official association with President Roosevelt, he has at all times striven to promote and preserve peace and the safety of the United States.”

Early "Points to Telegrams

Speaking for the White House, Secretary Stephen T. Early said more than 200 telegrams from C. 1. 0. and other union leaders already had been received repudiating Mr. Lewis’ political leadership. Richard W. Mitchell, son of the late President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America, tele« graphed urging that Mr. Roose velt personally reply to Mr. Lewis. From. Mr. Lewis’ office came word that “bushels” of approving tele grams already had been received. Mr. Early said the general tenor of the telegrams received at the White House was that Mr. Lewis “has chosen to go down a lonely road.” He said Mr. Roosevelt was too busy last night to listen to Mr. Lewis’ speech.

Murray Wires Support

Among the telegrams early mentioned was one from John F. Mure ray, Sharon, Pa., sub-regional direc tor of the Steel Workers Organiz=ing Committee, saying his men would “repudiate Lewis.” Mr, Early - said he had indirect word from Van A. Bittner of the mine workers that he would speak Oct. 31 in support of Mr. Roosevelt's candidacy. Comment from many parts of the nation showed that many C. I. O. (Continued on Page Three)

STEELS LEAD GAINS ON LEWIS SPEECH

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (U. P.).— Stock prices went up as much as $1 and more today. Wall Street attributed the advance to the John L. Lewis indorsement of Wendell L. Willkie. : : Steel shares led the advance and trading increased. Bonds were firm, commodities mixed and wheat was weaker.

Robert Taylor Gets No. 363

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 26 (U. P.). —Robert Taylor may ;be No, 3 heart throb to millions of ‘American girls, but to the draft board he is simply No. 363. However, thé Board has to take into consideration the faét that he's a married man. Other movie stars who ‘have been given conscription numbers are: Henry Fonda, 132; Wayne ‘Morris, 3164; Ray Milland, 2658; Caesar Romero, 1811; Alan Curtis, 1664; John Payne, 3511; Robert Shaw, 1112; Tony Martin, . 374; Richard Cromwell, 1099, and Alan Baxter, 15217,

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