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ME EME THE TAI AflRKETS HOME FORTY-NINTH YEAR No. 82 TAMPA, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS Ml DAILY TT OF 1 lit 31 IS Hi jjj I II limiglj fcBUMlJ uwiHil I Wins National Contest Office of Chief of Naval Operations Has Salty Air' NAZIS INSIST HESS VICTIM SEEN AS FIRST BREAK SINCE PURGE OF 1934 BRITAIN MUST GET ALL AID, SAYS PEPPER L-anHiii i EMMA ALLENE ROBERTS. 1fhif-iiri iniirniA miiftiiO mfii iriaiTiimiiiiiiiriiifrilriitiiiiiiiiafUnriifrtTiy iifrfnrr fan iniinAniiiTMiTiftiiiiinMfi-iiirr ADMIRAL HAROLD RAYNSFORD Tamoa Girl. 12. Wins Admiral Stark Boss $2000 First Prize As Most Charming Child Of Largest Navy In History of the U.

S. Pictures of Emma Allene Roberts Made By Walter Davis of Times Capture National Contest F.dilor's Note: Men UHle knonn in the imhllr limp liepn thrust Into the rop of its ctiarilinns In a world of tumult. In series of six nrtielp.s of whirh this Is the seeonil renders of The Times nre introduced to (he lenders of the I nited Stntes Army and By CHARLES FERNANDEZ. Brown-eyed, curly -headed Emma Allene Roberts. 12-year-old By GERRY DICK.

Washington, May 13. Early in the Summer of 1014 the Secretary of the Navv was cruising aboard a destroyer. The Tampa girl, today was awarded $1000 in cash and a $1000 contract with Warner Brothers in Hollywood as the first prize winner of the charming child contest conducted by the New York Mirror. OF DELUSION Say He Believed He Could Brinff German-British Understanding TELL OF AILMENTS Statement Also Hints He Was Lured Into Trap By English Berlin, May 13 (JP). All Reich's leaders and district leaders of the Nazi Party met today with Adolf Hitler, the official party news service announced.

Berlin, May 13 (JP). Rudolf Hess, number three man in the Nazi hierarchy, made his fantastic flight to England because "he appears to have lived under the hallucination that he was still able to bring about an understanding between Germany and England with old English" acquaintances," the Nazi Party announced officially today. A party communique said Hess, second only to Reichsmarshal Hermann Wilhelm Goering as Adolf Hitler's personally-chosen heir apparent, had suffered serious physical disability for years "and recently resorted increasingly to various aids, mesmerizers, astrologers and so forth." "It, however," the statement added, "also is imaginable that, in the last analysis Hess intentionally was lured into a trap by the British." "Won't Interfere With "The Nationalist Socialist Party regrets that his idealism fell victim to such fateful delusion," it went on. "This will not interfere with the continuation of the war against England forced upon the German people." A qualified spokesman said that "the assumption that his curious conduct, which is a deep personal tragedy, was due to mental disorder is the most charitable view to be taken, and that view is to be held in view of the present knowledge." Hitler, meanwhile, personally took over Hess' party office, formerly known as the "office of the deputy of the fuehrer" and changed the title to "Party Chancellery." Say He Was Demoted. Germans in responsible position took sharp issue with the British interpretation of events, which challenged the soundness of Hit ler's action in designating a man pronounced mentally incompetent as successor to the party leader ship after Goering.

"What happened 18 months ago (when he was made Hitler's dep- uty) was tnat Hcss was not Pr0, moted to third ranking Nazi," a spokesman said, "but was demoted from second place." "As deputy to Hitler he, would normally have succeeded the fuehrer. But in view of the abilities and temperaments of the available men Hitler by formal (Continued on Page 5) School Patrolmen See the Mountains Pprci'll io 7'Ap Tim Roanoke, May 13. The majestic mountain pealu of Virginia's Blue Ridge waved a thrilling farewell today to Tampa's touring schoolboy patrol as it ARRIVE AT 7 P. M. A telegram received here today from County Traffic Officer Simms reported that the County section of the Schoolboy Patrol expects to reach Tampa at 7 o'clock tonight by bus.

The City patrol boys will not arrive until tomorrow. headed home to the flat sands of Florida. Since the safety patrol left Tampa last week for Washington and the national schoolboy patrol convention, the boys have hungered for a look at towering mountains. They saw plenty as they took a sky ride along the Blue Ridge on the return trip. The boys, who were given a police escort out of the nation's capital, ate a picnic lunch outside of this picturesque city, drank water from a mountain- spring, got cold and satisfiedly sleepy.

Next stop is Charleston, S. C. The boys will get into Jacksonville tomorrow and home Thurs day. The County unit of the patrol arrived home today. I a ship entered waters familiar to him and he asked to take the helm.

"I'm sorry, sir," replied the young lieutenant commanding the ship, "I don't think you can relieve me of my command." Twenty-five years later Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Assistant Trie slim, attractive girl, daughter of widowed Mrs. Frank W. Press Believes He Feared Death at Hitler's Order LANDS IN SCOTLAND Some Say Flight of Nazi Leader May Change Course of War London, May 13 (JP). Rudolf Hess, parachuting from a crash-bound Messerschmitt fighter onto a Scottish moor last Saturday night a potential bearer of Nazi secrets broke the Hitler hierarchy in a development that may alter the course of the European war, the British declared today.

As British foreign office experts questioned Hess in a Scottish hospital, minister of Information Alfred Duff Cooper told rejoicing Britons: "I can only say that his arrival here shows the first breach in the Nazi Party that has occurred since Hitler murdered a huge bloc of his own followers on June 30, 1934." Refers to Blood Purge. Duff Cooper referred to the notorious "blood purge" in which Hess helped execute Hitler's orders. Informed sources expressed belief that the most important aftermath of Hess' action would be its effect on the morale of the German people. "The defection of a leader whom the German nation was taught to respect and honor will be almost impossible to explain to the German people," one commentator declared. He expressed doubt that the German public would accept at its fact value an official German statement hinting that Hess was suffering from a mental disorder.

Believe He Feared Purge. The explanation advanced by some sections of the press and generally regarded here as the most logical was that Hess had fallen out of favor with the Fuehrer and had fled in fear that he might be the victim of another purge. So far as could be learned this morning, Hcss himself had not yet made any statement which might throw light on his actions. Countering German assertions that Hess was mentally ill, the British pointed out that for a "madman" he made an adroit job of flying the 800 miles from Germany to Scotland and bailing out when he failed to sight a landing place for his Messerschmitt in the darkness. The plane's fighting guns were not loaded.

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Home ownership is a big factor in achieving this goal. It increases your self respect, flatters your ego, creates pride of possession, increases life's enjoyment immeasurably. First step in this direction is to peruse today's Times Classified Real Estate ads then consult one of Tampa's leading brokers represented there, and discover how easy it has become to own a nice home. Makes New Plea For Safe Delivery By Any Country SHOWDOWN IS NEAR Roosevelt Cancels Wednesday Talk; Plans Chat For May 27 Washington, May 13 (JP). With a Senate showdown approaching on the convoy question, Senator Pepper urged today that the United States undertake to help assure the safe delivery of all supplies to Britain, regardless of the country from which they were shipped.

Pepper, who has been demanding "affirmative action" by this country against the Axis, told reporters that "public opinion has reached the point where, if convoys are necessary to deliver the goods, the people will support them. "The question of convoys is far broader than just getting our materials to Britain, however. If Britain is getting supplies from Canada, Australia or Africa, for instance, it is just as important that they be delivered as that American supplies reach their destination. "Got to Keep Britain Alive." "We have got to keep Britain alive, and I hope our people will see the whole picture instead of just a segment of it." A Senate test some time this week on the convoy issue was virtually assured yesterday when the Senate Commerce Committee gave ll-to-4 approval to the House-approved Administration (Continued on Page 5) Stocks New York, May 13 (P). Leadings stocks made rallying gestures in today's market but most lacked conviction.

Favored steels, rails, motors, aircrafts and specialties edged up fractions to a point or so in the morning. Bidding was exceptionally timid, however, and slipping tendencies developed after midday. Trends were a shade irregular at the close. Dealings were light throughout and transfers were around shares. Stocks up at one time or another included Union Pacific, Atlantic Coast Line, Southern Railway, Standard Oil of N.

General Motors, Chrysler, Douglas Aircraft, J. I. Case, International Harvester, duPont, American Can, Western Union and American Smelting. (New York Stock Prices On Page 12) The Weather (By the U. S.

Weather Bureau.) Forecast for Tampa and the Tampa Bay area until 7:30 P. M. Wednesday: Seasonable tempera ture with a mostly clear sky and moderate northerly winds this tonight and Wednesday. For Florida: Fair and continued mild tonight and Wednesday. For the East Gulf: Moderate, mostly northerly winds.

Extended forecast for Tampa and the Tampa Bay area from 7:30 P.M. tonight until 7:30 P.M. Saturday: Temperature near normal with little or no rain indicated. Tndjiy'a Trinpprntnre. Mid 1AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM SAM ISS HN AM 7 AM AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 7 73 75 7(1 71) Is'non 1 r.I 2 PM 3 PM 3:45 P.M NO 7:30 A.M.

1:30 P.M. Pry herriinmH 7l so "Wet thermometer fi4 Eel. hum. pet.) To in Tampa's hottest day (on record), June 3, 1918. 97.5 degrees.

Yeterln.v'i Temp? riHiirf HlRhest yesterday SI Lowest last night U7 Tear ago, highest. Si; Highest on record for 94 Lowest orr record for -May 52 Kniiifnll. For 24 hrs. end. 7:30 A.M., ins.

Total this monlh, ins Ifi Deficiency since 1, ins. .7:: Kxcess since 1." ins 6.5;! Tern iteniturr. Kxeesa since 1. Deficiency since 1. decrees 2S Barometer, sea-level A.M.

94 Wind, 10 miles. Direction, northwest. Sun nud Moon for Tomorrow. Sun rises 5:4 A.M.. sets 7:12 P.M Moon rises 10:56 P.M., sets 9:04 A.M.

Tides mt Seilrion lslnnd Tomorrow. MiRh tide at A.M. and P.M. Low tide at 9:22 A.M. and 11:39 P.M.

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Roy Winham of grave. Tootsie softly admitted that, after her father's death, many (Continued on Page 16) RAF Directs New Blows at Mannheim to Air iir RHfkh London, May 13 (JP). Butish bombers in an attack during the night on Mannheim, western Germany industrial center, started a number of fires, it was announced today. While Mannheim was the RAF's ni'iniinil rV-i i ani i '0 alfaflfC aln were made on Cologne and Kob- lenz. In German-occupied territory to the west, docks at Ostend and Dunkerque were bombed.

On the home front, German air attacks dwindled away during the night and the government said little damage was done. One invading aircraft was claimed Roberts of Birmingham, and 57th St. and Palm River Road, will leave for New York shortly en route to the glitter of Hollywood. Emma Allene known affec tionately as Tootsie won the grand prize on the basis of photo- ON WDAE TODAY. Emma Allene Roberts will be heard at 5:30 o'clock this evening over WDAE, The Times radio station.

graphs taken by Walter Davis, The Times' ace cameraman re cently adjudged No. 1 press photographer in the state. Thousands Considered. The judges finally picked Tootsie for the grand award after carefully considering thousands of children's photographs submitted from cities and hamlets all over the country. Tears that mirrored memories of happy days with her departed Daddy saddened Tootsie'r.

victory smile as she disclosed that she would use the prize money to buy a tombstone for her father's STARK. NEGRO SEIZED BY QUINCY MOB, SHOT TO DEATH Man Charged With Assault Taken From Ambulance in 2nd Lynch Effort Quincy, May 13 (JP). The bullet-riddled body of A. C. Williams, 22-year-old Negro charged with assaulting a 12-year-old white girl, was found today on the With-lachooche Creek bridge, five miles north of Quincy, several hours after a band of men seized him in a second lynching attempt when the first had failed.

"We found him on his back, where he apparently had been dropped by bullets fired into his body," Sheriff M. P. Luten said. No Arrests. No arrests have been made in the case, and Sheriff Luten said "we have virtually no clues to work on." The Negro was taken early today from an ambulance while en route to a hospital at Tallahassee for treatment of bullet wounds inflicted Monday after four men took him out of the Gadsden County Jail by forcing Officer Dan Davis to unlock the jail cells.

Will Webb, Negro operator of UIC ttllllJUicUH-L, 3CUU 1UUI UL 11VC (Continued on Page 5) jjry earner Here This Week Forecast Tampa temperatures will con- tinue near normal through Sat- VOTE JOBLESS PAY TO FRUIT PACKERS Measure Would Put 30,000 Under Compensation Law; House to Act Tallahassee, May 13 (JP). The Senate voted 27 io 5 today to put 30,000 workers in Florida's citrus packing houses under the State's unemployment compensa tion law. The citrus workers at first were entitled to benefits of the law, but were stricken by an Administration ruling that became effective Jan. 1, 1940. In the House, the unemployment compensation bill was amended so as to exclude citrus workers, but its sponsors withheld final action until the Senate could make its decision on the disputed issue.

The Senate bill now goes to the House. Vote 30 to 3. After the citrus issue was fought out, the Senate passed the unemployment compensation bill by a vote of 30 to 3. Senators Johnson, Perdue and Price voted against it. The five who voted against including citrus workers were Senators Householder, Price, Shep-pard, Taylor and Ward.

The billfprovides that packing house workers when unemployed (Continued on Page 5) Churchill to Make Statement on Hess London. May 13 (JP). Prime Minister Churchill announced in the House of Commons today that a further statement would be made shortly about the surprising flight of Rudolf Hess to Scotland. Replying to a request from La- bonle H. B.

Lees-bmith for a statement concerning Hess, Churchill said: "I have nothing tp add at present to the statement issued last night by his majesty's government, but obviously a further statement will be made in the near future regarding the flight to this country of this very high and important Nazi leader." Negro Convicted In Bombero Case A Criminal Court jury today convicted Willie Morris, Negro, in manslaughter case growing out of the fatal stabbing of Gillermo Alonzo (Kid Bombero), 32-year-old boxer. Sentence was deferred by Judge Himes. Alonzo was found unconscious on a sifeewalk, his throat slashed, on the night of Jan. 21. He died before reaching a hospital.

1st Grade Gas All Imperial stations at 3rd Grade Last Minute News Secretary of the Navy who could not relieve Lt. Harold Raynsford Stark of his command, could and did choose him for the Navy's No. 1 job: Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral Stark is boss of the largest navy built, building and on paper that the United States has ever attempted to. float.

On recommendations he made six months after assuming office in August 1939, Congress authorized a 70 per cent bigger, two-ocean navy. When completed (it's now about two years ahead of its 1946 schedule), it will consist of 750 ships totaling 3,760,000 tons. "Cannot Buy Yesterday." To get the job done with all possible speed cannot buy yesterday," he has said), Admiral Stark arrives at his office before his subordinates, leaves it after them. The Navy Department provides a chauffeur driven sedan for the Chief, but when the weather is good, he drives himself to the office in a roadster with the top down. On such days he may have been up extra early.

He is an avid movie amateur; his pet subject, sun rises. On especially beautiful mornings his aides wake him in time to film the rising sun. His office, on what he calls the "second deck" of the Navy Building, has a salty air with gray walls, blue leather furniture, a ship's clock and model seaplanes poised above the fireplace as (Continued on Page 5) Features Today Beauty and You Page 14 Comics 14-15 Crossword Puzzle Deaths and Funerals Dorothy Dix Editorials Fontaine Fox Cartoon Hollywood Happenings John T. Flynn Markets Radio Programs Ripley "She Loved a Spy" Society, Sarah's Sport-Rays Tampa Sketches The War Today Washington Backstage Walter Winchell Weather Map Where to Go This Evening 6 14 6 12 1 1 i 9 10 12 4 6 6 5 9 2 I i IRAQ ACCEPTS TURK OFFER TO MEDIATE WAR Cairo, Egypt, May 13 (AP). Iraq has indicated she is taking advantage of a Turkish offer to mediate her guerilla war with the British, reliable sources said today.

Informed sources said Iraq replied to an Egyptian offer of mediation, expressing thanks to her "sister nation," but declaring that the Turkish offer had been received earlier and was now being used. SCHRODER NOMINATION SENT TO SENATE Washington, May 13 (AP). President Roosevelt sent to the Senate today the nominations of Roy Schroder of Florida, to be director of Region 3 of the Works Projects Administration, and Wilbur E. Harkness of Florida, to be WPA administrator for the State. Meteorologist Talbott pre-rjidicted, but little or no rain is GERMANS REPORT HEAVY BLOWS AT SEA Berlin.

May 13 (AP). The German high command announced today that Nazi submarines had sunk nine merchant ships totaling 56,248 tons "during a persistent attack lasting several days on a convoy strongly protected by destroyers." This same convoy had earlier been under attack by submarines, losing four additional vessels of 20,000 tons, the Germans said, and bringing the convov's total losses to 13 ships of 76,248 tons. Recent "chamber of commerce" weather, he said, has been due to a mass of dry air that came to Tampa all the way from the Arctic regions. Desks, Chairs, Files; Fla. Polk.

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