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Hvnr. to MARINES IN ICELAND By DREW MIDDLETON I'ajf 4 Today 55 din mwr, Time to Support FDR, Says Willkie Tokyo Sentiment Seen Shifting to Accord with U.S. RUSS SMASH PANZER UNIT, DRIVE GROWS Use Nazi Tactics, Circle Armored Salients it: Washington fP Capital rear-' lion to President Roosevelt's nd-drcKM lust night litnged from the assertion of Senator MrCatran (D. Nev.) that it was "nothing short of an unauthorized de--iat ion of war" to the statement of Senator Thomas Utah) that "driving pirates off or out of the seas is not war." Here are some of the comments' Wendell Willkie, 1910 Republican presidential nominee "The President spoke as he should have spoken. He could not yield on such a fundamental right.

No man can say whether this will involve the United States in war but every thoughtful person knows that if the President were less firm, disas- Raid at Own Risk, President Warns Berlin and Rome U. S. to Fight 'Piracy' Regardless of Cost, Chief Declares Nation Offers Aid to All Ships in 'Defense Area' Washington (AP) President Roosevelt firmly warned the Axis last night that "no matter what it takes, no matter what it costs," German and Italian warships will be sunk on sight if they enter areas vital to American defense. Complete text of President Roosevelt's address on Page 6 i i Yv 1 I i 4 i I Vis At the same time, delivering a worldwide address in reply to recent attacks on American shipping, the Chief Executive offered the protection of the United States Navy to any merchant vessel "of any flag" plying those waters. And, he asserted: "No act of violence or intimidation will keep us from maintaining intact two bulwarks of defense: First our line of supply of material to the enemies of Hitler, and, second, the freedom of our shipping on the high seas.

"Let this warning be clear. From now on, if German or Italian vessels of war enter the waters, the protection of which, is necessary for American defense, they do so at their own peril. "The orders which I 'have given as commander-in-chief to the United States Army and Navy are to carry out that policy at once." The President, in solemn and earnest mood, spoke from the diplomatic reception room on the ground floor of the "White House. Mrs. Roosevelt was with him, and a few aides.

Gone was the traditional Roosevelt smile as the President addressed nation from the White House nations U. S. Claims 3 Groups Pressing Des last Moines. Iowa (AP) "the three most Charles A. Lindbergh charged important groups M'hich have been pressing 1 his country toward Avar are the Uritish, the Jewish and the lloosevelt administration." By The Associated Pre si Hi'd Army troops, taking a lesson from (Jerman strategy, have cut up several Xazi armored salients on the central front and are advancing steadily to the west at the rate of seven to 10 miles daily, it was reported in Moscow early today.

The Russian counter-drive in the center front, apparently aimed directly at the ruined city of Smolensk, was said to have fcpread well to the north while Red soldiers and civilians successfully fought against the German besiegers of Leningrad, Kiev and Odessa. The Soviet morning communique which declared that stubborn fighting continued along the entire front, gave details of an assault which it said exacted heavy losses from the 47th German Tank Corps on the central front. The war report declared German tank regiments were caught in a number of pincers, cut off from supporting infantry and "systematically annihilated." The Russians, claiming to have thrown the Germans back 12 more miles along the central front in the counter-offensive, gave every last night that the already enormous eastern war theater would soon spread over Bu'garia as well. Moscow formally accused Bulgaria, a fellow Slavic country which long has been a sort of camping ground for Nazi troops, of permitting Hitler to use her seaports and airdromes for attacks on the Soviet Union and her soil as a "place d'armes" for German and allied assaults on Odessa, the Crimea and the Caucasus, and said that Bulgaria herself also was preparing to attack the Soviet Union. Speaking of the Bulgarians as "disloyal and treacherous," in tones that almost certainly were the prelude to the explosion of Red bombs on Bulgarian ports and bases, the Soviet government specifically charged among other things that: 1.

German and Italian divisions in increasing, numbers were massing on Bulgarian territory in preparation for land operations on the Crimea. 2. The German Air Force was concentrating in Bulgarian bases already tinder command of German officers. S. German and Italian warships and submarines and German and Italian naval troops were being marshalled in the Bulgarian Black Sea ports of Varna and Burgas and the Bulgarian port of Ruschuk on the Danube River.

4. The German Grand Admiral Erich Raeder was now in Bulgaria organizing with his staff a Black Sea naval fleet to loose against the Russians. The Germans themselves had announced during the day that their divebombers smashed a Russian submarine base on the Black Sea. destroying an unstated number of submarines along with a steamer that was trying to flee besieged Odessa. This could have been an operation from Bulgarian bases, although of course not necessarily so.

German reports were again preoccupied with Leningrad, where Berlin said fires were leaping in many sections from Nazi bombs and artillery shells. Emperors Control Brings Hint of Axis Break Analysis of Japanrsr. Situation By ROBERT BELLAIRE Tokyo (Friday) (UP) A peneral public mood of expectancy for settlement of United States-Japan issues surged throughout T.okyo today es Err.peror Hirohito assumed direct command of rmy headquarters in a high command reorganization hinted Japan might sever her ties rather than enter the war. Newspapers, having virtually abandoned anti-American editorials, explained that Japan joined the Axis merely for the purpose cf preserving peace and that, since it now appears" the United States will enter the war, Japan's purpose "is no longer served in this Indicative of the cooler attitude towards Germany and Italy, the Japan Times and Advertiser, whica usually reflects the views of the foreign office, today referred to tlio 'European a distinction never made before. Announcement Waited There was general expectation that President Roosevelt, as a result of recent diplomatic conversations, might make an announcement vitally affecting the future cf Pacific problems and some quarters here, despite several false Elarrr.j.

anticipated an important announcement soon from the Japanese government. Under the high command reorganization, the war office established a new defense general headquarters under command of Gen Otozo Yamada in a move to assure closest collaboration with Premier Prince Fumimaro Konoye's government which has appeared to be attempting to keep Japan out cf war, even if that meant straining her Axis ties. Yamada will be virtual generalissimo of the army, superseding previous emphasis on general estaff control, and will be personally responsible to the Emperor. Council Shift Other developments: Konoye appointed Fumio Goto to succeed Admiral Xobiimasa Suetsugu as chairman of the Central Co-operative Council of the Imperial Rule Assistance Association, which replaced Japan's former political parties. 2.

Hirochito, entertaining cabinet members at a luncheon "in appreciation of the outstanding services they have rendered the state," gave them his approval to find a solution to Japan's problem "short of 3. The General Mobilization Council approved four ordinances which virtually placed the nation's labor on a war status. The Domei (Japanese) news imT.cy said the new defense headquarters will be under the direct command of the Emperor. Yamada, who formerly was inspector general of military education and a member of the Supreme War Council, will be responsible to the Emperor for the defense of Japan proper, Korea, Formosa and Sakha-lien. Half-Minute Interview QUESTION: Do you agree with the charge of Senator Bennett C.

Clark that the motion picture industry is attempting to "plunge this ration into war?" INTERVIEWED: Melvin II. Baumhofer, instructor in social science at Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. Said Raumhofer: Of the current mot ion pict ures which I have seen there was only frp whifh implied warfare and hirh critical of the Nazi regime. I think that the films hleh do dent with the present war arouse the American people to huild up their own ses rather than stirring them to clamor for war. The entire Senate sulM'omniit-tee hearing rr to be a 1 TTTl-VIN II.

I I pointless tempest in A teapot. It 1 last niffht. He warned the Axis Navy now has 'shooting; orders' U. S. into War Ihe liver, in an address at an America First rally here which earlier heard the President by radio, declared these groups and other "war agitators" planned a step-by-step campaign to put the United States into the conflict.

"They planned, first, to prepare the United States for foreign war under the guise of American defense; second, to involve us in the war, step by step, without our realization third, to create a series of incidents which would force us into the actual conflict," he said. "Only the creation of sufficient 'incidents' yet remains; and you see the first of these already taking place, according to plan a plan that was never laid before the American people for their approv- al. Greeted by Cheers, lioos Lindbergh was greeted with mixed cheers and boos when he appeared before the crowd estimated by Earl C. Jeffrey of the America First Committee at 7,500. A package of America First cards thrown from the balcony struck and knocked down a plant in a vase directly in front of the flyer.

The crowd cheered President Roosevelt 11 distinct times during his address. Robert J. Bannister of Des-Moines, meetinjr chairman, and others on the speakers platform, including the minister who pronounced the invocation, both were booed and cheered as they entered. Terming England's position "desperate," Lindbergh asserted: "Her population is not large enough and her armies are not strong enough to invade the continent of Europe and win the war she declared against Germany. Her geographical position is such that she cannot win the war by aviation alcne regardless of how many planes we send her.

"Even if America entered the war, it is improbable that the allied armies could invade Europe and overcome the Axis powers." If it were not for her hope, he said, that she can make the United States responsible for the war "financially, as well as militarily, I believe that England would have negotiated a peace in Europe many miintiis ago and be better off for doing so." Cites Persecution Lindbergh said he could understand why the Jewish people desired the overthiow of the Nazi regime. "The persecution they suffered in Germany would be sufficient to make bitter enemies of any race. No Xerson with a sense dignity of mankind can condone the persecution of the Jewish race in Germany." He advised, however, "that instead of agitating for war, the Jewish groups in this country should be opposing it in every possible way, for they will be among the first to feel its consequences." Tolerance, he dpclared "cannot urviv war and devastation." trous war would be Senator Nye N. ly, we are going to have co irrespective of law anu irrespective! of President Roosevelt's own promises and assurances. This means definitely that we are nearer to a shooting war by presidential proclamation.

The President declares in effect that we shall defend our rights on such seas as are essential to our ecurity; with the President reserving to himself alone the determination of which waters are thus essential, be they the Caribbean, Red or Black Seas." Democratic Leader Barkley (Ky.) of the Senate "He has laid before the American people the problem that faces them and the method by which he proposes to deal with it. In my opinion, he could pursue no other course." Senator McNary Republican leader "It was a candid statement on the part of the President of his purposes and policies, without any attempt to involve Congress." Chairman Connally of the Senate foreign Relations Committee "The address was an eloquent and clear exposition of the historical and traditional policy of the United States with regard to the freedom of the seas. If out-ships or our citizens are attacked we shall defend them. I hope our destroyers will shoot hard and straight." Representative Patrick "It was the only tenable position the President could take. To follow that action through is the logical way to hold what has been gained." Continued on I'm Re Seven U.S.

Air Center Chief Sent to Newfoundland Washington OP) Maj. Gen. Gerald C. Brant, commanding officer of the Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center at Randolph Field, was assigned by the War Department yesterday as chief of the Newfoundland base command. Brant who is 61 succeeds Brig.

Gen. Henry W. Harms, who has been commander of the base since July 3. Harms will take command of the air base at Pendleton, Ore. City, Comity page Hawk-Eye plant plans another addition 21 Jobs, wages continue increase in area 22 Gasoline dealers plan to keep curfew hours 21 High school youths find farm harvest fun 21 State i N.

Y. shipping sources tell of German raiders sinking ship in Pacific 2 Features RAdio 10 Daily features. 10, 11, 13, 15, lit, 20 Uunyon 10 Comics 12 Skeffington 13 Theater 14 Winchell 14 Tips on Soldiering 15 Food and household hints. 16, 17 Editorial 18 Lippmann 18 Vicinity 25, 38 Society 26, 27 Financial 32, 33 Want ads 35. 36, 37 Deaths 34 i Weather 34 le Hi i lit A- ravii Gen.

Otozo Yamada was naied commander-in-chief yesterday of a National Defense Headquarters for Japan, Korea, Formosa and Sakhalin, answerable directly to Japan's Emperor Hirohito. DAVIES VISIONS 'GAS' SHORTAGE DESPITE PROBE Washington (TP) Bluntly disputing a conclusion of a Senate committee that there Is no gasoline shortage in the East, the defense petroleum co-ordinator's office asserted yesterday that a shortage does exist and that conservation measures must continue. Ralph K. Da vies, acting coordinator in the absence of Secretary of Hie Interior Ickes on vacation, said in a statement, "Our appraisal of the present and future stock deficiency remains as previously reported, and the necessity for public co-operation continues. To the co-ordinator's office, the admittedly low condition of petroleum stocks on the East coast continues to mean shortage and the necessity for appropriate action." The Senate committee in a report to the 'Senate earlier In the day had expressed the opinion I that there was no existing shortage and had recommended that estricitons on deliveries of gaso line to filling stations be lifted.

By order of the petroleum coordinator's office, deliveries to re- tail outlets in the last five weeks have been held 10 per cent below July deliveries. In another conservation move, the office also has asked that filling stations close between 7 p. m. and 7 a. m.

The five-man group expressed no opinion regarding this curfew. "We have not deemed it a part of our duty," the unanimous report said, "to make a study of petroleum prices, or the question of what hoiys gasoline stations should operate." In addition to disagreeing with Ickes' office on the necessity for a cut in gasoline deliveries, the Senate group expressed the opinion that "in the handling of the petroleum problem unnecessary alarm was created." Baseball Scores I NTT; AT I A I I'LAVO ITS Ii-heMer 2, 0. r.ufTali) 7, Mont real (i. (Nicht game) NATIONAL Krooklyn li, St. I.ouU 4.

Pittsburgh 7, Koston 5 (1). Boston 10. Pittsburgh 0, VI). New York 6, Cincinnati 0. (Only games scheduled).

AMERICAN Philadelphia 2, Chicago 1. Detroit 5, New York 4. Cleveland 8, Washington 5 (1). Cleveland 3. Washington 2 (2) (Only gamcn scheduled).

He spoke slowly, clearly and quietly, raising his voice only occasionally to emphasize sucfi phrases as, when striking at foes of his foreign policy, he said that despite "what any American obstructionist organization may prefer to believe," the German iub-marine struck first in its skirmish last week with the destroyer Greer. Sought No War And, he chose to emphasize a statement that "we have sought no shooting war with Hitler," and "do not seek it now," but: "Neither do we want peace so much, that we are willing to pay for it by permitting him to attack our naval and merchant ships while they are on legitimate business." Stephen Early, presidential secretary, had said earlier in the day that the speech would leave r.o questions unanswered. One, however, did remain. That was a defi-nation of what areas of the se were considered vital to American defense. Obviously they were intended to include the North Atlantic as far as the American outpost in Iceland, and a little beyond.

How much beyond was the question. Obviously, too, they would include the areas of approach to the nation's outposts in Bermuda, in the Caribbean and in the Panama Canal area. Before making his historic announcement, the Chief Executive recounted, one after another, attacks upon American ships which led to his statement of policy the U.S.S. Greer, the Robin Moor, the Steel Seafarer, the Sessa, And to these he added an incident at sea which had not hitherto been known to the public. Battleship Trailed Tn July, 1941," he said.

American battleship in North American waters was followed by a submarine which for a long time sought to maneuver itself into a position of attack. Continued on Tajce Seven WHO PLAYS WHO AND WHEN That'i th question football fanj want to Inow. In Sur.day'i Democrat and Chronicle will appear the complete college football ichedule For the season. Watch for it. Cut it out and mount it on a piece of cardboard.

If you are not already a regular subscriber, get a copy from your news dealer or phone Main 7400 Brmorral gg3Cf1iriiirff Circulation Dept. 'A 3 BRITISH REPLY WAITED TODAY London (Friday) UP) The official British response to President Roosevelt's declaration for shooting Axis craft on sigtit in American defense waters was expected b. authoritative sources today to come from Prime Minister Churchill. These sources declined comment on the President's speech, saying it was of such import that the reaction must be left to a "person of equal standing" Churchill so far as the British are concerned. The statement that U.

S. warships would shoot to protect merchant ships of any flag in a large part of the Atlantic was believed to be just what the British were hoping the President wouid announce. The prime minister was in bed when the President started speaking at 3 British Standard Time but he had made arrangements to hear rebroadcasts by the British Broadcasting Corporation later in the morning. Late editions of the morning papers splashed the speech under the biggest captions carried lr. weeks.

But the speech came too late for editorial comment. The Daily Mail's front-page ban ner was S. to Guard Our Ships," and the seoend line, "Roosevelt Warns 'Keep The Daily Herald carried a pic-I ture of the President at the micro-I phone and printed the speech under the headline, "F.D.R. Orders 'Sink Nazis in U. S.

Trio Held Guilty Of Draft Bribery New York UP) Three men were convicted by a Federal Court jury yesterday of conspiracy to violate the Selective Service Act through bribery. They are: James J. O'Connell, Bronx building contractor; his son and business asso ciate, Francis M. O'Connell, and Daniel J. Houlihan, an insurance broker and former chairman of a Bronx selective service board.

The government charged that a bribe of $1,000 was paid to In spector Arthur Henry, of selective service headquarters, by Francis O'Connell, after Henry had reported to his superiors Approaches made by Houlihan, a friend of the O'Connells. Federal Judge John Bright, before whom they were tried, fixed Monday for sentencing and continued the defendants in $2,500 bail each. They face possible maximum sentences of five years in prison and fines of $10,000 each. BOY'S FALL FATAL Joliet, III. CP) Dale Quarn-stram, 7, playing in a neighbor's home, fell down a flight of stairs Wednesday night.

He was a "little proggy" but apparently not hurt. Yesterday morning, when his parents awoke, he was dead. Dr. J. W.

Muncy said the boy's skull had been fractured. NAZIS ATTACK FDR PRECEDING RADIO ADDRESS Berlin (2P President Roosevelt's speech of last night was anticipated by German commentators with bellicose denunciations of the President and by the declaration late yesterday in a red underscored headline in Adolf Hitler's own newspaper: "Warmonger Roosevelt Needs Provocation Corpses." The articlrt in the Voelkischer Beobachter added that the President was "on a feverish search for possibilities i.f further friction." Ordinarily the controlled press waits 24 hours to react to public utterances abroad, because it takes that long for the higher-ups to lay down the guiding lines for comment, but this time the unofficial German view was that the tone of Mr. Roosevelt's speech had been suggested in advance by his previous speeches together with recent statements of the American government concerning torpedoed and bombed American thips. The authoritative commentary Dien.st Aus Deutschland, which sometimes expresses the views of the German Foreign Office, said: "It did not go unobserved in Berlin with what propaganda appeal the reports of the sinking of United States freighters off Iceland and the Red Sea were given to the American public. "From the German standpoint they appeared undoubtedly as an attempt to create the necessary atmosphere for an announced declaration of Roosevelt, inasmuch as such sought-for incidents are piled up in order to excite public opinion in the United States." Committee Seen Agreed on Wider Taxation Bases Washington JV) A joint Senate-House committee was reported agreed last night that income tax exemptions should be reduced from $2,000 to for married persona and from $S00 to $750 for single persons.

The Treasury estimated this would yield an additional 000 annually and bring 4,911.000 additional persons under the income tax structure. The committee finished adjusting differences between tha Senate and House revenue measures, but Chairman Doughton N. of ithe House Ways and Means Com-mitee said the agreement would not 1 be made public until Monday, iwhen it will be presented to the 'House. NEWS AR0UND THE CLOCK National page "Shoot first," FDR orders Navy, in dealing with Axis warcraft 1 Joint committee reported, agreed on cut in tax exemptions 1 Senate group sees no gasoline shortage in East 1 Navy explains firing on press boat V. 8 Foreign Curb on Japanese Army sem in Emperor's taking command 1 Russians accuse Bulgaria of aiding Nazis in war 1 Nazi pi ess attackH President preceding his address 1 British blast at Italian cities in air raid 3 Sport Red Wings whip Newark, 2-0.

28 Dodgers beat Cards in 11th, widen lead to two games 28 Tigers edge Yankees, 5-4 30 Daws win, Kodak beaten in softball 30 Mrs. Page advances finals in golf to semi- 23.