Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 December 1940 — Page 3

"| FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 1940

- REPORT FIVE-HOUR

British Continue Attack on Invasion . Ports, Await

k Nazi Lightning Blow. f (Continued from Page One)

dreds of miles from any large center of human habitation.

In Tokyo the Japanese Navy and other sources said they were without knowledge of the Melbourne reports. It was said that if the raider were German and had flown the Japanese colors, it would be regarded as a “serious matter.” The Greeks were reported to be continuing their slow, steady advances on all fronts in Albania. Activity on the north Albanian front in the Lake Ochrida sector was reported for the first time in some days. Budapest reports continued to insist “that large-scale movement of German troops and supplies across -Hungary into Rumania were under way with a view to raising the German garrison in that country to almost 500,000 men. Budapest said peak troop transfers were expected to start at midnight tonight. The Italians offered no specific news of fighting either in Albania or Libya, where the seige of Bardia went forward. -Rome said that a British submarine was bombed by a Fascist plane off the Libyan coast. It was estimated in Belgrade that the Italians now have 230,000 troops in Albania, including fresh reinforcements brought by airplane from the mainland to assist in the defense of Valona.

Troop Movements

An unconfirmed report circulated |

fn Budapest that German troops have concentrated on the Danube River on the Rumanian-Jugoslav frontier just orth of the Bulgarian border and another report asserted that the Rumanian Minister to Moscow, Grigore Gafencu, has been ordered back to Bucharest. Both reports lacked official confirmation. Communications with

Rumania were almost at a stand- |

still except for official telephone calls and messages. ‘A report that German troops alveady had crossed the Danube was promptly denied by the Jugoslav - Jegation. The British expressed continuing doubt of the reports of large-scale troop movements.

Its Puzzle to Britain

Belgrade reported advices that three Nazi divisions had been moved

into Italy on Sunday, Monday and |

Tuesday of this week. The British said they saw no particular reason why the Germans shoudl transport so many troops into the Balkans and Italy, especially at a time when limited rail faciljties are badly needed for transport of vital supplies. Some support for the British view was given by reports from Bucharest which indicated that Rumania’s weak transport system was badly tied up by winter. These reports mentioned a bad train wreck in — which six were killed and five in- - jured, a heavy snowfall that suspended traffic on many rail lines and storms which disrupted Black Sea shipping. All river traffic on the. Danube has been suspended for about 10 days because of ice floes. The Germans declined flatly to say anything about the reports. They said that even if they were advised of the movements they would not comment on such a matter of military importance. Comparison of the Balkan troop rumors with those which circulated before previous German lightning “moves raised the possibility that the reports might be a screen for a ‘Nazi stroke in some other direction, possibly the long-awaited direct assault on Britain, a move across Spain against Gibraltar, an attempt to invade Ireland or something of that nature.

Air Warfare

The London Air Ministry said that latest eye-witness reports from Berlin confirmed that the Moabit

LE HAVRE

Swiss President

New President of Switzerland is Dr. Ernest Wetter, above, noted economic expert, recently elected for 1941. He is a leader of Swiss industrial activities and foreign trade negotiations.

ti and another station, railway ling and tunnel have been struck by bombs. “One witness saw two big fires, one at a brewery house full of grain near the Potsdamer Station, lasting five hours,” the Ministry said. “There was another fire in a warehouse in the goods yard of the Lehrter Station which lasted for eignt hours.” \ The Ministry said that one witness had reported from Berlin that | “bombs dropped near the Branden|purg Tor (gate) were known to have ‘caused both the Wilhelmstrasse and {Dorothsenstrasse to have been closed by the police for several days, isolating important offices. “There now is a marked shortage of coal in Berlin, owing to railway dislocation in the Ruhr.” “There is not the slightest doubt that considerable damage has been ‘done to refinerfgs and factories at Gelsenkirchen,”. the Ministry said. “At the great Politz oil refinery near. Stettin a 3000-horsepower dynamo, petrol tanks and a gasometer were hit and damaged. “So great was the damage when a ‘factory at Hamm producing a large proportion of Germany's welding electrodes was hit that production was said to have ceased altogether.”

Diplomatic Front

In London, Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden inaugurated his new duties at the Foreign Office with conferences with Soviet Ambassador Ivan Maisxy and Turkish Am-

bassador Tewfix Rushdi Aras.

In Tokyo the Japanese said they were preparing to meet any situation arising from withdrawal of Americans from the Japanese Empire. Rumors circulated in Japan that Americans had been instructed to get out by Jan. 31 and’ that further economic pressure may be brought to bear on the island empire by the United States.

GOAST GUARDSMEN RESCUE TEN MEN

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27 (U. PJ). —The Coast Guard cutter Shawnee today fought raging seas to land 10 men rescued after 48 hours at sea in two. small hoats. Storms continued to pound the Pacific Coast for the 12th straight day. The men—Coast Guards who put out from the Point Arena station in a surfboat and a lifeboat Christmas Eve in search of a disabled lumber schooner—were rescued last night, four miles from shore, Two were injured and all were suffering from

- Railway Station, the Stettiner Sta-

exposure.

U.S. STUDYING SETUP FOR 500

Auto Plants May Turn to Defense; Showdown on ~ War Kid Nears.

(Continued from Page One)

nedy has been warning that the United States should stop, look and listen. It is reported that he no longer enjoys White House favor. Proposals for ‘peace feelers” or use of American economic pressure toward an end of hostilities appear to be based partly on the theory that we should be certain peace is

‘| impossible before further determin-

ing British aid policies. The nation’s perplexities are evident on Capitol Hill which has become a cross roads of public opinion as legislators gather for the 77th Congress. The division of opinion among them seems to reflect certain indecision among the American people. That may explain why there is a feeling in some responsible quarters here that apathy among labor and management still is a hindrance to all-out production of armament in this country. Polls, public . statements, newspaper editorials and other standards of popular sentiment show American sympathy to be tremendously with Great Britain in the present conflict. But there is great evidence, also, of popular uncer-

sistance which should be rendered the British and how far the United States would be justified in going to England’s aid. : President Roosevelt's fireside chat Sunday probably should be regarded in part as a move to impress on the nation the urgency of the emergency and the necessity for an all-out productive effort.

Holt Asks Peace Now

Senator Rush D. Holt (D. W. Va.), a lame duck member, addressed to President Roosevelt in a radio speech last night this statement: “You can do much to help this country and help the world if you will direct your foreign policy toward peace rather than war. Sooner or later when this war ends, there will have to be a conference on-a peace treaty. Why can’t you use your powerful office to try to get that accomplished now?” Mr. Vandenberg spoke similarly to newspaper reporters, asserting: “There ultimately will be a negotiated peace and I hope it comes before mutual destruction is so complete that there is little left, no matter who wins, except fodder for Stalin. It is not appeasement, it is simply enlightened self-interest, to inquire at any time whether a rational basis may nat be found upon which to terminate this destruction. . “I favor total American preparedness—and full information to the American people about it instead of vague and illusory expectations. I favor aid to England within the present limits: (1) That we do not become a co-belligerent unless we are directly challenged and; (2) that we do not dissipate the essential nucleus of our own defense.” Mr. Wheeler said Mr. Roosevelt should “insist” on a just peace. Mr. Tydings said the United | States should ascertain the minimum demands of all belligerents looking toward a “just peace” which, he said, would require restoration of political sovereignty to Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium and France. :

F. D. R. Has No Commen

Asked about the Congressional peace movement proposals, s Roosevelt replied that he had no ews on that today. In response to questions whether he might discuss a peace movement in his Sunday night address, he added that he couldn't tell yet. He was told that there had been suggestions that he had arranged {the Christmas air truce between | Great Britain and Germany and | vas asked whether he cared to comment. He didn't care to comment. : Neither would he comment on the German official spokesman’s declaration that the United States foreign policy. was one of ‘“pinpricks” and that seizure of foreign flag ships in American waters for use by the British would be a “war like” act.

IN INDIANAPOLIS

Here Is the Traffic Record

County City Total 1939 40 54 94

1240 .... 90 141 |

Injured ..... 16 . Accidents ... 29 Dead . 0 | Arrests

THURSDAY TRAFFIC COURT

: Cases Convie- Fines Violations tried tions paid Speeding ...... ey) 46 $262 Reckless driving ..12 12 29 Failure to stop at

BIRTHS

Girls Harold, Gwendolyn Marlowe, at St. Franci

George, Virginia Hargitt, at Coleman, Charles. Lulu Halstead, at City. John. Elizabeth Owen, at St. Vincent's. Keith, Frances Cole, at St. Vincent's. ‘Anton, Margaret Dum. at St. Vincent's. aie, Margaret Snodgrass, at Methodist. James, Mabel Jett. at 2339 Spann. Ernest, Mary Jackson, at 768 Lynn. Charles, Opal McFall, at 1224 W, 21st. Russell. Irene Cwens. at 1524 E. 18th. William, Orabelle Patton, at 2740 N. Tacoma. > . James, Josephine Lahr, at 217 Dickson.

oys Gerald, Pauline Locke, at St. Vincent's, Joseph, Mary Beechler, at St. Vincent's. James. ‘Madonna Scott. -at Methodist. Charles, Frances Harshbarger, at Meth-

through street ..19 18 19 oqist

Disobeying traffic

2 1 2 40 All others ...... 38 45

Totals ......... 129 118 $396

MEETINGS TOMORROW

Hilltop Camp Reunion, luncheon, Hotel Severin, 1 p, m.

MARRIAGE LICENSES (These (ists are trom vificias cecords in the County Court Honse. The Times therefore, is not responsible for errors in names snd addresses.)

Edwin F. Aurs, 18, of 3042 Newton; Alice R. Morgan, 16, of 1500 E. 10th. James H. Ward, 26, City; Alice T. Goodnight, 24, 2234 N. Alabama. llie Woodruff Jr., 21, of 1550 N. Arsenal; Elizabeth Driver, 18, of 2248 N. Arsenal. Walter W. Allgar, 21, of 1516 English; Eye L. Shapple, 19, of 556 Tecymseh ace

Frank Jones, 21, of 3106 E. 25th: Gulnivere Henderson, 18, of 2638 Burton. Ralph P. Merideth, 22. Martinsville, Ind Lois M. Hammans, 16, of 720 N. radley. Francis E. Shelton, 18, of 423 N. Noble; Elizabeth M. Morrison, 16, of 1145 W. New

. Hord, 21, Franklin, Ind.; Jessie M. Tyler, 24, Franklin, Ind. > Orville M. Thatcher. 44, of 2306 Carrollton: Ethel G. Thatcher, 35, of Hills boro, Ill. Haywood E. .Hackleye 29, Lima, O.; Catherine 8. Witt, 26, Greenville, Ill Rol M. 310 N. lilinois; R. 3, Box 94

Ellis, 32. Anderson, ind. 19, of 1437 St. Paul; Dora , of 151 ki

e. r y Loujsville, E. 29. of 511 E. 22d. MecCubbins, 22,- of 1037 E. uthern; Juanita Fenton, 19, of 314 E.

of 2354 LaGrande: Standard. Harl

4) ; | mellitus.

Edward. Anna Filman, at Methodist. Elmo. Evelyn Harbaugh, at Methodist. Charlies, Lucile Byfield, at Methodist. William, Mary Hering. at Methodist. Raymond, Luella Lively, at 341 W. 16th Pl. : Ray. Esther Smith, at 452 N. Gray

fornia. Robert. Marian Little. at 1862 Milburn. Haugh

Oliver, Freda Nichols. Claude, Laverne .Perkinson, Singleton.

DEATHS

James Williamson, 57, at 229 Rankin, cerebral hemorrhage. Howard Edwargs, 32, at Methodist, acute nephritis. Margaret Cornelius, 69, at 640 13th, cerebral hemorrhage. Jeptha - Sears," 74, at Central Indiana, arteriosclerosis. ennie Jones, 70, at Methodist, influenzal pneumonia. : Milton Alexander Simmons, 63, at 2715 N. Butler, influenza. Martha N. Floyd, 77, at 2604 Central, carcinoma. Charles Allen Steele, 68, at 4043 Ruckle, coronary _ occlusion. oward G. DeHaven, 75, at City, coronary thrombosis. 3 Christian F. Beinke, 82, at City, cardio vascular renal disease. ary Lee, 31, at 401 N. Randolph, car-

cinoma. William Oliver Hicks, 58, at 1129 Churchman, arteriosclerosis. Friedericka Lohss, 80, at 1243 S. Meridian, mitral stenosis. Laura D. Dooley, 75, at 615 Eugene, carcinoma Ida 'S. McBride, 90, at 1434 Park, arisriostlefasis.

a. Dave Oliver, 75, at City, septicaemia.

meningitis. Cohen, 86, at 4485 Marcy Lane, carcinoma. or : James T. Morrissey, 34, at 2114 Broadway. rheumatic heart disease. Henry F. Boyd. 70. at City, carcinoma. Harry Miller, 67, at Jong, carcinoma. J F. Freeman, 64, a

Stella V Poynter, 29, at City, scarlet fever. -

dan

Marion, Jessie Willis, at 2713 N. Cali-

lip Warrenburg, 5 months, at City, |x : | bronchopneumoni

Rosa Watts Hall, 21, at City, tuberculous|Mm

City, diabetes|P

Foust Kenyon Rusie, 9, at Methodist, peritonitis. ; Charles T. Treadway, 78, at Methodist, bronchopneumonia. Joseph B. Prather, 83, at 2222 N. Capitol, bronchopneumonia. Harold W. Schrader, 42, at Veterans, uremia. Margaret Ann Jones, 67, at 4016%2 E. Washington, cardiac decompensation. Henry R. Hermann, 76, at St. Vincent's, pneumonia. Lizzie Wechsler, 78, at 1506 W. 26th, coronary occlusion. : James Warren West, 2, at Methodist, laryngobronchitis. Aaron Alexander, 43. at 1421 Shepard, acute cardiac dilatation. John E. Yarbrough, 75, at 1317 E. 15th, cerebral hemorrhage. William Ed Hunter, 43, at 309 Toledo, homicide. Grace Patout, 55, at St. Vincent's, hernia. : Frank Colecchia, 80, at 1503 Montcalm, chronic myocarditis.

"OFFICIAL WEATHER

U. S, Weather Bureau...

with occasional rain tonight and tomor-

| row; slightly colder tonight with the low2037 , .

est temperature about 37. Sunrise %:06 | Sunset

TEMPERATURE —Dee. 27, 1939— 6a M....... NM BAROMETER TODAY 6:30 a. m....20.72

Precipitation 24 hrs. ending 7 a. m... Total precipitation since Jan. 1 Deficiency since Jan. 1

Indiana—Cloudy, occasional rain except in ektreme northwest portion tonight, and in Southgast and extreme south portions tomorrow: colder tonight except in extreme northwest portion.

WEATHER IN OTHER CITIES, 6:30 A. M. Station Bar. Temp. Amarillo. Tex. 30.01 26" Bismarck, N. D.. : Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver

Miami, Mine 2 St. . obile, Ala. ......»+. Rain New Orleans ........Fo New York Oklahoma ha, Ni

- t eas McFarland, 96, at 1434 Pleas-|T a

PLANES A DAY

tainty on methods and extent of as-|

INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST — Cloudy :

- THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES ——

Strauss STORE HOURS SATURDAY, © till 6

SUITS, TOPCOATS “and OVERCOATS (The Sale Is On)

from the "finest in the world ready for wearing" — HICKEY-FREEMAN—to the most satisfactory clothes in the field of popular price —WEARINGTONS . . . and in between, the pick and cream in the various price brackets

(especially remarkable are the PRINCETOWNS in the sale group at 29.75) =

The clothes are fresh and new (there can be’ nothing else in our plan of operation)—The clothes are in the finest standard of metropolitan taste (this is The Man's Store)—and the savings are sweeping, and they're the real thing —and you seem to know itl (The Sale Is Onl).

Important sale groups are:

$15.75, $19.75, $29.7 30.75, 5375, $597

CERTAINLY .+. Of Gourse

In this sale you can have the Strauss customary service and alterations and fittings . . . but this sale so completely overwhelms us . . . that we request a bit of additional time in the matter of deliveries.

Hundreds of garments in the

BOYS SHOP

plenty of WARDROBER, Jr. SUITS plenty of ZIPPER LINED COATS —quite a few FINGERTIP COATS —guite a few MACKINAWS Lots of SHIRTS The Sale is On!

A Hundred or so

HATS

~ Sale grouped at 3.85 and 5.95

Several hundred pairs of '

OXFORDS :

HANAN Touchstones, a sale group at 8.45. :

Also feature groups of OXFORDS at 3.45, 3.95, 5.45.

. In the

WOMEN'S SHOP

COATS and - DRESSES at considerable reductions.

AND SO IT WAS!

(It's always. been thus... it was ° even more so yesterday). LONG BEFORE SEVEN—in the darkness and drizzle of a raw morning—people came into the arcade and awaited the opening of the coors— :

SHORTLY AFTER THE DOORS OPENED, the store was comfortably filled. And at times during the day, we were swamped completely, desperatly swamped .. . even though we retained : virtually all our Christmas forces.

(Speaking with complete candor,

‘these events have outgrown the

building. Perhaps it's time we

consulted the engineers of our big -

Tire and Rubber companies to see what can be done about

[installing elastic walls):

AND EVEN THE 7 O'CLOCK CLOSING GONG sounded on a very active scene!

AND $0 IT I!

Despite all that, the surface of the sale has hardly been dented.

The selections are still of major proportions, there is still a SUPER-ABUNDANCE of PEDIGREED CLOTHES ... thousands of garments in the MIDDLE BRACKETS ... Plenty! More than plenty in the WEARINGTON field—There is still time for best pick— BUT ACT QUICK!

SHIRTS n thousand and some—white

shirts and patterned shirts . . Sale prices, :

1.35, 165, 235 CANTERBURY SHIRTS,

the finest $5 shirts that are to be had (our word for it)— Sale price, 3.35.

SOCKS

thousands of pairs—about every kind that a man would have in mind—or would want to put foot into. |

ENGLISH WODLS—

$2 ones at 1.55. A marvelous group of $1 socks, 65¢.

A table loaded with SOCKS at 2c.’ And on top of the cases— : marvelotis SOCKS, 6 and 3 ribs, °

wools, lisles, lisle and rayons, ete., reduced to 35¢.

A thousand and some— are

reduced (a straight one-third

off). | $5 ties are 3.33 3.50 ties fire 2.67 2.50 ties are 1.67 150 ties are $1 $1 ties are 67c 55¢ ties are 37c

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