Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1941 — Page 5

I THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 1047

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LINK JAPAN AND FLEET SHAKEUP

Sources in 5 Convess Point To Suggested Expansion _ In Asiatic Unit.

WASHINGTON, Jan, 9 (U. P.).— Responsible Congressional sources suggested today that President Roosevelt ordered a reorganization of the United States fleet to re-em-phasize the “big stick” policy this country has adopted toward Japan. _ Establishment of three powerful fleets—the Atlantic, Pacific and Asiatic—was described by the Navy Department as “goutine.” But in other quarters it was, said the move was designed to assure efficiency in setting up a two-ocean Navy and

to let Japan know that an expansion is likely in our Asiatic unit. The Navy declined to reveal the present strength of the Far Eastern force, known in the past as the Asiatic squadron. Last available figures showed that the squadron consisted* of approximately 50 vessels of all types. Meanwhile, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson announced that Caribbean defenses — Puerto Rico, Panama and Trinidad—are being placed under one comsiand headed by Lieut. Gen. Daniel Van Voorhis. Mr, Stimson’s announcement indicated that the new base at Trinidad—one of those leased from Britain—will be developed as a major American stronghold in the Caribbean. Whether other bases leased from the British would be brought under the new unified command depends on whether sufficient troops are garrisoned at those points to warrant such action, Mr. Stimson said. The new Caribbean commander, Gen. Van Voorhis, is the present commander of the Panama Canal Department and a prominent exponent of Army mechanization. Mr. Stimson said that the first troops to be sent to Newfoundland, another of the bases acquired from Britain, will sail from New York about Jan, 15 aboard the transport America.

NEEDS FITTING CLUE

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 9 (U. P.) —Police assigned an undercover man today to track down the thief who stole $400 worth of corset samples from the car of salesman W. G. Dunyee of Chicago,

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Wrigley Offield, grandson of the late William Wrigley, chew-ing-gum tycoon, ‘and his bride, the former Edna Jean Headley of Cincinnati, O., pose at Chicago airport just before departing on a flying honeymoon.

CONVICTED PAIR GET CHANCE TO ENLIST

ROCHESTER, Ind., Jan. 9 (U, P.). —Judgments against two Indiana youths who pleaded guilty to isecburglary charges in Fulton Circuit Court were withheld today pending efforts of relatives to arrange for their enlistment in the Army. i The youths, both on parole from the State Reformatory, are ‘Charles Gibson, 24, of near Rochester, and Charles Burch, 21, of near Akron. Judge Robert Miller granted the extension until their enlistments are approved. They were charged with breaking into a local garage Nov. 9 and steal-

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Echo| Around World ; Bids for U. S. Aid.

LONDON, Jan. 9 (U. P.) — Prime Minister. Winston Churchill | today listed Axis military failures {which have echoed around the worl” and said that {the future of the whole world and civilization . . . ¢epend upon relations between the i3ritish Empire anid the United Stats.” At a Filgrims Society firewell luncheon to Viscount Halifa:, who plans to ltave for his post {is new United States Ambassador next week, the Prime Minister said that the smash of the British Aimy of the Nile against the Italiins in Libya stands “as one of the greatest feats of arms in military history.” “The identity, purpose arid persistence of the resolve prevailing throughout the English -s} eaking world would more than an) other fact deterinine the way of life open to generations and perhaps to the centuries ‘which would folliw our own,” Chiirchill said. Lauds. Roosevelt “If co-operation between te Empire and the Unjted States were to fail the Empire might hew ts way through cigainst the spirit oF totalitarianism and preserve its [ife and strength for inevitable reni:wal of conflict on worse terms ur der an uneasy triice. “But tlie chance of sett ‘ng the march of mankind clearly and surely along the high roads of human progress in the world would be lost and might never return.” The Prime Minister paid tribute

him a “pre-eminent figure.’! On History's Watch Towers “I hail jit as a most fortunate occurance that at this awe-striking climax in| world affairs theiz should stand at the head of the 4 merican Republic ja famous statesn’ an long versed arid experienced in the work of Goveriment and-in whdse heart burns thé fire of resistanc: to aggression and oppression,” {Churchill said. “Not less do I rejoice (hat this pre-eminent figure should newly have receved the unprecedented honor of being called for a third time to lead the American democrj.cies. . . “We siand, all of us, yipon the watchtowiers of history.”

GUN CLUB INDORSES DEFENSE POLICIES

The policies of the Indiina Committee for National Defense have been indorsed by the Hogsier Rifle and Pistol Club, Kenn¢ th Ogle, chairman of the commistee, announced | today. Mr. Oglé said he has be¢n advised that the club has adopted the following resolution: “Be it| resolved that the Hoosier Rifle arld Pistol Club pledges its support for any and all measures for the protection of the Unijed States jof American and the prirciples for which i} stands, and indorses the work of {the Indiana Comnittee for National Defense to that; end.” The resolution was presented by Stanley | C. Brooks, publi¢ relations committee chairman. D_. Charles A. Pfafilin is the club prissident. The Indiana Committe: recently issued a statement of policy in which i} declared the United States cannot |afford to have fhe totalitarian states win this war and urged that our foreign policy bi: arranged accordingly.

Boys Are Duped : Into 'Enlistment’

DEs| MOINES, Iowa Jan. 8. (U. P.|—Thirty-five ref¢rm school boys who were duped into believing they had been takej into the U. S. Army and given a new start in life, were informed today the Army has no place for hem. The| youths, classifie¢. as “incorrigible, delinquent or homeless,” were [released from [he State Training School at Elgora, Iowa, by Slperintendent O. 8S. Von Krog, when a man /vho represented himself as a recruiting officer, said he would fave them inducted into the Arm). The] “officer” had them examingd and “sworn ir” by a “Capt. Louis Fenton” ®and ,then brought them by bus [o.the Des Moings Army post. He disappeared during the corifusion Hf disembark tion. Officers at «the post said they had rio orders for the i1.duction of the youths and had nzver heard of thie “recruiting officer. » Col, W. L. Bevan said it wculd be impossi ile for him to jiccept the youths because of Federal regulations prohibiting the enlistment of delinquents.

I. PEASE HEADS ‘PHONE SUBSIDIARY

¥ YORK, Jan. 9 (U. P.).— '' M. Pease, forme} vice presiof Internationa Standard c¢ Corp, has keen elected president of the compaay, it was announced today. Co}. Sosthenes Behn, | board chairman, had been geting as president. International Standaid Electric is a subsidiary of the [nternational Telephone & Telegrapl. Corp. controlling the greater part of the latter's” _comnmunicati¢ns manufacturing "properties arid operations throughout the world. »

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Declares ‘Military Failures|

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France adds to Mr. Mason

Reports from London say if the present experimental distribution of supplies from America works well in France, further relaxation of the food ban may be made. The reason for this new attitude is to give further encouragement to French pro-British sentiment, if that can be done without adding to German’s own food reserves. Future developments may make food assistance to France a form of military strategy. If moderate importations of food into France serve to strengthen Vichy’s opposition to German military demands, the tactical advantage would rest with the British. The French food problem, in preceding months, was differently construed because it seemed that certain French influences were definitely working for a German victory. It %ppeared possible that Vichy might even become an active ally of Germany. That caused Prime Minister Churchill to make his radio appeal last autumn to Frenchmen against such a betrayal.

Now, however, evidence is in-

War Moves Today

United Press War Expert British consent to the importation into unoccu-

to the growing recovery of French morale which

Germany is trying to check. Whatever stimulates return of self-confidence to

the possibility of eventual resistance to the Nazis by the French fleet and It is toward that objective that British influences now ‘are working. The Germans understand the importance of the sityation and undoubtedly are much concerned about the changing complexion of opinion at Vichy since the dismissal of Pierre Laval.

supplies for children is a response

Germany’s difficulties and increases

the French colonies.

creasing that Marshal Petain has a different vision. Where last summer he saw no possibility of Ger-

many’s defeat, he is now apparently beginning to believe American aid to Britain may have an influente on the war. 3 The Germans know about the changing trend in Vichy. - A few days ago, it was stated in Berlin that ‘a clique in Vichy was working against Germany and veiled threats were made of punishment to be inflicted if this political sabotage continued. Marshal Petain’s control over the French fleet and France's wellequipped colonial froops, however, gives him a weapon which the Germans cannot ignore. Hitler cannot become ruthless in France without incurring the danger of French naval and military retaliation in the Mediterranean, Africa and Syria. It would seem that some degree of diplomatic delicacy has .become essential in Germany’s negotiations

5 able to compel Petain to restore Laval to favor, which marked a definite defeat for Nazi policy in France. The gradual effect of that German reverse is beginning to be evident. in the rising influence of the anti-German clique at Vichy which has earned Berlin's public rebuke. Germany cannot afford to encourage the growth of this movement by making unilateral changes in the armistice terms that might increase Axis power in the Mediterranean. Behind the ‘scenes, however, it appears as if the Germans have not abandoned hope of being able to counteract the changing policy at Vichy. "They are handicapped especially by Italy's defeats in Albania and North Africa, but pressure on Vichy still continues. The relief of food shortage, if it becomes really serious this winter, may become a way of stimulating French public opinion in Britain's interest. - The question now seems under consideration as the first experimental shipment from America sets forth.

ROOSEVELT ‘TO VISIT HOME IN HYDE PARK

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (U. P).— President Roosevelt plans to leave tomorrow to spend the week-end at his Hyde Park home. The President’s daughter and son-in-law, Anna Roosevelt Boettiger and John Boettiger, are expected to be there. Before leaving, Mr. Roosevelt will attend a luncheon of the Women’s

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