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Newspaper Page TextL Ml 0 8 Mth. XnCl Buraau report ea iiuid. loffrwt : I air tonlcht an Frida. Iltlla chtng Ib teni p rat are. Temperature Hlgtmt fttr4r .. Lomett this morning AW Thirty-fifth Year THE CAPITAL PARADE Br JOSEPH ALSOP. and ROBERT KINTNER Released by the North American Newspaper AUianco. Inc. Washington. Aug. 28. Wen dell L. Willkle now knows full well the lot of a presidential candidate. It is not merely shak- lng hands, getting photographed,! kissing babies and accepting thej good wishes of the faithful. Will-1 kie has been beset by squabbles! within the Republican oraniza-l tion, by petty jealousies and by the coolness of the old line Re publican leaders. Many of his difficulties were composed some weeks ago, but the main pur pose of Willkie's recent trip to New York was to complete the Job. Anyone old enough to vote could have guessed that Willkie would have his troubles. He was a former Democrat and In dependent, unloved by the Re publican leaders who fought his nomination. He had new ideas on politics and political cam paigning, and he was his own boss. He was determined that two of his "fellow amkteurs," Russell Davenport and Oren Root, Jr., should be rewarded with Important positions in the campaign. Both Davenport and Root are able persons, Dut neither talks the language of the politician. Willkie was equally deter mined that John Hamilton, and his good friend, Joseph Pew, the Pennsylvania organization laader, should no longer dom inate the Republican national committee. He wanted Republi cs with new ideas, such as Joseph Martin and Harold Stas kn. And Willkie was heretical in his belief that he could fol low his convictions, support some of the Roosevelt policies, and gamble his chance of elec tion on the independent voters. many of them Democrats, who ""SUf. th president in 1 932 i and 1936. ,J.,, A Republican presidential! ufitU mitfh tV-in, ,ohtc could not help but have diffi culties, even if, by strange chance, he could avoid the or dinary jealousies of a campaign. Willkie's harassment started with his nomination, and has (ConUnued on Pag Eight.) And Tak Consequences Mexico City, Aug. 29. (IP) Any Mexican citizen who has a complaint against the admin istration of President Cardenas can get It off his chest in a 20 word telegram without charge, the president's office announced today. Telegraph service In Mexico is a government monop oly. BASEBALL American League First game St. Louis 3 10 New York 10 i ii n I n 0 Kennedy. Mills. Bildilli, Coff- man and Swift; Russo and Dick ey. First game. Detroit S Washington 2 Rowe and Tebbetts; and Early. 9 1 9 1 Chase 9 0 Chicago 3 9 0 Boston 4 11 0 Knott. Rigney and Tresh; Wil son and Foxx. Second game (13 innings) St. Louis 5 9 New York 6 13 1 Auker and Swift: Sundra. Murphy, and Rosar. National Legaue Philadelphia 0 9i" Pittsburgh 4 8 1 Pearson. Fry and Warren. Millies: Brown. MacFayden and Davis. I g o' Boston Chicago Posedel and and Collins. 3 1 Berres; j j Mooty New York 0 2 0 St. Louis S 8 0 Schumacher. Dean. Lynn and rtaaninc: McGee and Padgett. w MM AB m - i ' MED BRITISH SHOWER House RRMRN RN MUM- NAZI MRBASES RAF Drives Off Raid by 200 Planes Today Bri tain Shelled All Last Night Now York. Auo. 29. P) A French language broadcast by the British Broadcasting company, picked up by NBC. said tonight that last night's British raiders scored a direct hit on the important Goer litser railway station In Ber lin. The station was reported fired and damaged severely. By The Associated Press London. Aug. 29. Nearly 200 German planes were turned back from London late today by British fighter forces and fled to sea in the southeast without dropping any bombs. This was the high spot in widespread daylight forays with which the Germans followed up their ereatest nicht attack of the war a night in which thous-! ands of Incendiary and high ex plosive bombs wrought destruc tion, death and injury in all parts of England and Wales. RAF Retaliates To match the wide-ranging German attacks through Eng land and Wales, the air min istry announced "extensive raids on military objectives in Ger-i many, Holland and enemy oc cupied France last night. " " The ministry said that "sev eral important targets in the Berlin area were heavily bombed." The renewal of German raids on England came in the south east this afternoon, before the 200-plane attack was attempted and a little later raiders were reported over two Welsh towns. The first report of daylight activity today came from an in land town and said merely that German planes had appeared. The night had shielded count less bombers In their shuttling forays over England and Wales, Three southeast coast towns . ... . ' " this afternoon Berlin Area Strafed Official British sources gave this account of last night's Brit ish raid on Berlin: "Royal Air Force bombers successfully attacked selected military objectives in the Ber lin area last night." A large vessel lying In a canal near Rathenou, 25 miles west of Berlin, was directly hit and exploded, the ministry an nounced. "Other aircraft attacked the airplane factory at Leipzig, the Junkers works at Bessau, oil plants at Reisholz, Dortmund and Nordenhan, north of Bre men, and several enemy air dromes." said the communique. Meanwhile, Britain's own bomber force was at work dur ing the night in enemy tcrri- lory- ,. ..... . j (Berlin had its longest and worst air raiu 01 .nr wi I I . A nA Drill?!! UVIIIUtZ. a lltuscu onu crossea ine uerman capuai, ana; ' ' .Tj - crossed the German capital, and; P ?Z .. V' .'V th. fhantollnrv cfartintf manv ... - " o .v... .. - The admiralty announced its. dive bombers destroyed the only : two remaining oil tanks at a depot on the Norwegian coast I previously attacked, set fire to a ' patrol vessel and scored two direct hits on a 2,000-ton supply ship. Despite the great number or attacking planes, only one oflkie tor president in order tnat them was reported shot dewn ! during the night's operations. I This bomber was caught in a! ..archliBht beam over a south j fa,t are, and neid there until . a British fighter climbed to at- I tack. The lights then were turn ed off and the bomber shot i down. I In the London area, where; , the raiders seemed to mean . business this was no mere "nuisance raid" bombs were popped both by single planes : and ty small waves oi piancs I Fires were started in several London suburbs as well as in towns of southeast, southwest and northeast England, and in ! the midlands and Wales. All , were reporUi controlled before I large damage resulted I FORD Full Associated Pros 'Most Glamorous Mother' P T , , ; v t - W A trophy from th American League of Mothers, naming her "the most glamorous mother in Hollywood" and "the ideal American woman" is shown being presented to Joan Blondell, film actress, at Balboa. Calif-, by Mrs. Jessie Armstrong, presi dent of the League's California chapter. In private life Miss Blondell is Mrs,. Dick Powell and the mother of two children. T E BACKED BY TEXAS DEMOCRATS Dallas, Tex., Aug. 29 (IP) A no-third-term movement was afoot In normally-Democratic Texas today, bent on helping Wendell Willkle In his effort to make the state go Republican for the second time in its hist ory. The no-third-term Democratic Mjke'Hogg o Houston, was or- ganized last night before , tht haIf.filled thc ,, a low er floor of Fair Park auditor!- ' , . , , . . - m cn " "P"" . - - , A, . - , - 500. Hoet s the son of the late Texas governor. James Stephen HoUg. . I -T- l .flfl, - l. 1CU3 111 lo.o swung l.B BUT . . , . ,. . , xo-neroen noover in pr- A prime point In a "declara tion of principles" adopted at the meeting said: " we pledpe our support and appeal to all true Demo crats to pledge their support to the election of Wendell L. Will- we may assure the preservation of this roiublic." Hogg, the main speaker, said "we thank our lucky stars for the emergence at this time of that great Democrat. Wen- dell L. Willkle, who will lead us out of chaos and back Into the democratic way." Prankish Winds Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 29 -! A southwest wind blew down B. J. Tarning's barn. He rebuilt it. Just as he was, about to start shingling, a southwest wind blew it down nqain a month later to the h.,ijf MEDFORD, OREGON. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1940. I lil LOCKS iLll Committee Okays, Senate Passes I EE PROFITS TAX BY HOUSE IS SPEEDY Washington, Aug. 29. (IP) Excess profits tax legislation, carrying special provisions de signed to speed up expansion of industrial defense facilities, was passed swiftly by the house to day and sent to the senate. The bill passed on a voice vote. Imposing a profits levy of 20 to SO per cent, the legislation also would permit defense con tractors to deduct from taxable income over a five-year period the entire cost of new facilities installed In connection with de fense. Another section of the bill would suspend, during opera tion of the excess profits tax. 8 and 7 per cent limitations on manufacturers profits from war ships and military aircraft. The defcu-e commission arrd military rt.-Dartments urged the Dlant amortization o!an and the suspension of profit limitationsJ as a means of encouraging con tractors to sign armament con tracts quickly. The profits tax was estimated by experts to have a potential yield of S300.000.000 in 1940 and $900,000,000 a year there ! after. Milk Suits Dismissed Salem. Aug. 29 lift Suits by three Salem milk producer distributors to enjoin the state milk control board from revok ing their licenses were dismiss ed ("day by Circuit Judge L. G. I-cwelling. Defense Funds Pass Washincton, Aug. 29. i,V The senate approved today a $3,333 !69 277 defense appropri - ation bill carrying funds to Lakeview round-up opening Sat start constr;:ctir,n of 2 JO v.ar- urday for three days. Horses h:pj and H sr'4 airplanes lor entered along the streets next i the army and na.y. to automobile. iDEFENSE NEED TO, Chaawick, Ex-Legion Head Asserts President Fosters "Crisis Psychology." Portland, Ore., Aug. C9. (IP Stephen F. Chadwick of Seattle, former American Leg ion national commander, charg ed President Roosevelt last night with using defense as a springboard for a third term. "The necessities of the de fense of America were used." he said, "as a political vehicle In the hope of nomination for a third term and In the hope of election- He asserted that he called up on the president in 1938 and "found him completely en grossed with the horrible situ ation In Europe." The president felt then, Chadwick, Republican candidate for U. S. senator In Washington, said, "That France could not survive and that England was in danger." Despite his knowledge of these things he "continued sil ent" on re-election to "build a crisis psychology for a third term." Seattle. Aug. 29. P) Wal ter Davenport, nationally noted political writer, told Interview ers here President Roosevelt will be re-elected In November "unless something sensational happens." He came west to do an article on Willkie's running mate. Senator McNary. Of Willkie, he said "when you see him, you can't help but like him. He'd probably make a good president, too. "The east's all for him: New England; my home state of Con necticut; Pennsylvania: probab ly Ohio. And a Tammany leader told me that the Democrats would win New York city by 350,000 votes. They'll have to do better than that to win the state. Indiana will be close. "In the west, the Republicans haven't had one electoral vote since 1928. They might win Ida ho and Utah. California Is Dem ocratic. This stata is Democratic, isn't It? McNary may carry Ore gon for Willkie. In the middle west, don't discount Wallace. "I noticed all the way across the country, dissatisfaction In Republican leadership," said Davenport, JVILLE. 5C TOLL E Salem, Aug. 29. (IP) Public 1 Utilities Commissioner Ormond R. Bean rejected today the Pa cific Telephone and Telegraph company's application to levy a five-cent toll charge on calls be tween Jacksonville and Med ford. Jacksonville will remain a part of the Medford exchange. The rommissloner did, however, permit the company to Increase rates by $108 a year in Jack 'onv,11' but ,ni' ln"e fects only persons on four-party lines. The increased rates will bring the charges in line with four party rates elsewhere, Bean LMMLS LaVevlew, Aug. 29. V Anyone wearing ordinary dress looked pretty conspicuous on Lakeview streets today. Most residents put on gay western colors, boots and ten- , gallon hats for the 21st annual TRIBUNE all United Press ES DEMOCRAT PARTY Resignation of Secy. Roberts Urged His Firm Given War Contracts. Washington, Aug. 29 P) Senator Bridges (R-N. H.) de manded in the senate today that President Roosevelt remove Lawrence W. (Chip) Robert as secretary of the Democratic na tional committee because of dis closures that the Atlanta archi- , tcctural firm of Robert and Co., had been granted fees of $931, 560 on defense contracts totaling $26,859,081. - Information on the contracts and fees were placed in the con gressional record yesterday by Chairman Vinson (D-Va ) of the house naval committee after the committee had called for data on the Robert contracts. Bridges also demanded that the attorney general investigate award of the contracts. He made similar demands earlier in the day in a statement Issued thru tha Republican national commit tee. Bridges said It would be "In teresting to find out whether these contracts were put up for bidding or just passed out." He added the people "want to know whether these billions for de fense are being passed out hon estly." The list showed that of 66 negotiated contracts awarded for engineering and architectur al services, the Robert firm ob tained eight. The estimated con struction cost of the eight pro jects amounted to $26,859,081. Six were in Florida, one in Texas, and one in Puerto Rico. The navy department furnish ed the data at Vinson's request after Rep. Vincent (D-Ky.) had questioned Rear Admiral Ben Morrell, chief of the bureau of yards and docks, about contracts awarded the concern without competitive bidding. ASHLAND SPEEDER AT Grants Pass, Aug. 29. (IP) Melvin James Beagle of Ash land explained he was two hours late to an engagement as he pleaded guilty in justice court today to recklress driving between Central Point and Grants Pass at speeds up to 92 miles per hour. Justice Ander son assessed him $33. National Presidential Poll Reader's CHECK YOUR CHOICE! SEND IN! stall or Rrlng la PROMPTLY, te Mill Tribune OMr. rtr at. Mmtoril. Ma If rlr on a roMcard, Clip Vatly. Part of Nationwide Poll of Publlo opinion, To STRAW BALLOT EDITOR, Medford Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore. My rhulro lor Prrhlrnl It: ( ) WII.I.KIP. ( ) ROOSEVELT ( ) BROWDER ( ) tiiomas ( ) isoF.cim.n ) ( ) I FAVOR a more on Amrrlra's part for a Mrliuh- Orrnisn ewe. f OPPOSE turn a more on Amrrlra't part. IX IBS I too ( twmorntle; ( ) Rcpubllran ) Sorlalltt: ( ) Communist: ) Lemk Inlon ( llliln't Vote ( ) Mr t- . J Orrupollon. , Are joo, or Rallots to ho ronniM mast be avium to the Malt inpniK ifinrw on or nriwrw i Copyri(ht4. i0. b? Awortsw War Bulletins I London. Aug. 29. IIP) General Charles Da Gaulle an nounced tonight that tha French Cameroona and Con go had followed the Chad ter ritory in declaring for support of Britain In tha war with Germany. London, Aug. 29 -IIP) Th air ministry announced to night that nine enemy planes had been destroyed during at tacks on Britain's coasts dur ing tha day. E E VITAL STATEMENT Grants Pass, Aug. 29 VP) Governor Charles A. Sprague will "make an Important state ment dealing with Oregon's re lation to the problem of defense" at the American Legion depart ment convention in Seaside Thursday morning. Sept, S. He so informed Commander Niel R. Allen of Grants Pass in a letter received today, stating that he has considered his de cision not to accept Allen's in vitation due to conflict with the state fair in progress In Salem the same week, "On further reflection", he wrote, "I have decided to alter my plans and attend th conven tion at its opening session. There is so much interest among vetr ans and among citizens gener ally on the subject of the' na tional emergency which has de veloped due to events overseas, that I believe th legion conven tion would be very appropri ate place for me to make an im portant statement dealing with Oregon's relation to th prob lem of defense." TO AIR RAID REFUGE London, Aug. 29. (IP) Mrs. Anne Plume, 34, claimed today she was the first British mother to give birth to a baby In an Anderson air raid shelter. She decided to name her seven-pound boy, born in last night's German raid, after Sir John Anderson, minister of home security, who organized the shelter set-up. The baby arrived as the thud of bombs and roar of gunfire were heard in th distance. "It certainly took my mind off the air raid," said Mrs. Plume Free Ballot CLIP! hare job been, on rllft nrpirmm a. Ntwipapor Polls of Amortr. Ine.) DIAL 2141 lor Southern Oregon's Loading Newspaper The MAIL TRIBUNE No. 137. Draft INRRFA.SF IN ARF wb im awta ill iMIa E Major Provisions of Act First Call by October 15 Boost Army Base Pay. Washington, Aug. 29. (IP) The house military committee approved today a Burke-Wads-worth conscription bill calling for drafting of men from 21 to 44 years of age, inclusive a much wider age range than that provided in the bill which the senate passed last night. The house committee acted quickly after senate passage on a 88 to 31 vote so that ita version of the legislation might be brought to the floor Tues day for possible final house pas sage late next week. Vol Secret Chairman May (D., N. Y.) said th house committee vota approving the bill was 17 to 4 with four committeemen ab sent. He declined 'to disclose either the names of those who voted "no" or the absentees. ' Before the final vote was taken, May reported th com mittee "decisively defeated" proposal to make th aga brack ets conform to th senate fig ures of 21 through 30. Another point of difference In the two bills is that while th senate provrded a limit of 900,-' 000 on th number of con scripts who might b serving at any on time, the house com mittee wrote in 1.000,000 limit. Members said that flgur was necessary to provld also for conscripts for the navy. The bill, as passed by tha senate, contained th following major provisions: 1. All mal citizens or pros pective citizens from 21 through 30 would be required to reg ister, with few exceptions. 2. Registered men would b) subject to call for a year' com pulsory military service. 3. The men called for servic would be selected In an "Im partial manner," and in such, numbers as the president speci fies. The maximum number ot trainees at any one time r lim ited to 900,000. Th bill also provided for art Increase in the basic army pay, which conscripts would receive, from $21 to $30 month. Exemption Exemption from nrrlet would b granted registrant who are physically or mentally unfit, who have dependents, or who are employed in necessary agricultural or industrial Jobs. If th measure should be p proved in substantially the sam form by house, a registration day probably would be aet by the president about 13 days af ter the legislation became law. I Then, by October IS, the army would expect to induct it first quota of conscripts, approxi mately 75.000 young men. If army plans materialized, 400.- 000 would be In training by January 1 and 400,000 mor by April 1. In its present state, however, the version of the Burke-Wads-worth bill now in the house, committee, dlfferi on one big point from the senate-approved measure. It would mak all men between 21 and 43 ub Ject to registration and possible service, thus widening th age bracket involved. 1 Some rumblings of house op position were heard against a few of the amendments which the senate voted yesterday be fore it reached the end of It 13 day finish-fight on the leglsla tion which would give the na tion the first peacetime con scription progrm In its history. Portland Gets Moot Reno, Nev, Aug. 29. P John P. Duggan, Butte, Mont., was elected president of th Pacific Coast International As sociation of Law Enforcement Officers and Portland, Ore., ! was chosen as th convention jclty for 1941.