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SANDUSKY. OHIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1941 PRICE THREE FIVB CTEWTS tVntWk! FDR CONFERS WITH LEADERS, BOTH PARTIES Conference Precedes Important Address At 9p.m. EST Today 4 Nazi Control Over Workers Takejuoday Worst Chicago Fire In Years Burns U. S. Supplies STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept.

(JP) With all. of Oslo area encircled by troops and two Norwegian libQt leaders already dead by firing squad, Vidkun Quisling's Nazi-sponsored regime today took over complete control of both workers' and employers' organizations in German occupied Norway. The status of a general strike called for today was uncertain. The head of the Norwegian Federation of Labor was ousted and arrested and replaced by Odd Fos- SUm, leader of Quisling's Nasjonal Samling labor organization. This put the nation's federation of labor into Quisling's co-called corporative state structure.

(Turn to Page 6.) Germany's Action Sealed Bockade, Report Reveals WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 VP) Germany herself sealed "the ring of the allied blockade" by invading Russia, the commerce department said today, "shut off, for the time being at least, supplies of the utmost importance to the reich's war effort." This conclusion was reached in en economic survey of Germany prepared for the department's foreign commerce weekly, which called attention to pre-invasion Nazi claims that food and raw materials from Russia were of decisive importance in "breaking" the allied blockade of continental Europe. German agricultural journals "emphasized repeatedly," the department said, the importance of fodder grain from the Soviet for maintenance of the German hog population. The department also held that the loss of such products as petroleum, barley, cotton, manganese ore, asbestos and similar items was of great added significance. Another consideration, the department added, is the cutting off of trade from middle eastern and far eastern countries.

This has put an end to heavy imports of soybeans from Manchuria and of cotton, hides, rice and other products from Iran and Afghanistan. At the same time, the department noted, Germany has slammed the door on the route that could bring reich shipments of rubber, tin and other war essentials by way of Siberia. Neutrality Act Repeal Center of Washington Discussion Today; Recall Unlimited National Emergency Proclaimed After Last Joint Meeting. BULLETIN WASHINGTON, Sept. Roosevelt in a momentous iradio address tonight will give the American people the cold, hard facts Of the international crisis in simple English which will leave no questions unanswered, Secretary Stephen T.

Early said today. By JOHN R. BEAL WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 Roosevelt met Republican and Democratic Congressional leaders at an important White House conference today. He is expected to discuss with them repeal or revision of neutrality- act and the radio speech which he will deliver at 9 p.

EST. The last time leaders of both parties were summoned to the White House was May few hours before the President's last fireside chat during which he proclaimed an unlimited national emergency. Congressional sources lacked official intimation that the President, as a result of the torpedo attack on the U. S. Destroyer Greer and the sinking of an American and a Panamanian cargo ship, has decided to ask Congress for neutrality act repeal.

But Citizenship Of Americans May Be Endangered WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 ffl thousand naturalized Americans who have lived in foreign countries beyond the time limit permitted by the nationality act of 1940 will lose their American citizenship unless they return to the United States by October 14. Officials said today that the new law becomes effective on that date and any naturalized Americans outside American unless they are, within categories (Turn to Page FDR TALKS AT 9 P. M. Continue Talks On Tax Measure At Joint Confab Dock Busy Again With 14 Freighters After several days of light loadings," the Lower Lake Dock today has 14 freighters on its list.

The Maryland, Cedarton, Charles Hubbard and S. B. Way took on coal and left in the morning. The A. T.

McKinney, Secord, Reiss Brothers, R. L. Paisley, Ben. E. Tate, Keyport, Meford, A.

E. Heekin, Captain Thomas Wilson, and Emory L. Ford are on the ex pected list. The Weather Fair and continued cool tonight, Friday fair and somewhat warmer. MARRIAGE LICENSES Hdward R.

Burke, 24, meat cutter, and Edna M. Leidheiser, 19, factory worker, both Vermilion. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. John Kessler, 631 E.

Washington-st', a daughter, at Providence Hospital. New- from warring countries is subject to censorship. It may sometimes be misleading. It is the right and duty of every American citizen to do his own thinking, hold to his own beliefs, and not permit himself or his country to become a victim of emotionalism or propaganda. WASHINGTON, Sept.

11 The No. 1 question before a joint Senate-House conference committee today was whether-to require income tax returns next year from almost 5,000,000 persons now exempt from filing. Hopeful of an agreement by nightfall on a compromise version of the huge new defense ta. bill, the conferees tackled the job lying the differences between Senate and House versions of the legislation on the subject of personal exemptions. The House left the exemptions unchanged $2,000 for married couples and $800 for single persons.

The Senate version, however, cut the married exemption to $1,500 and the single to $750. There was some sentiment among House members of the conference group to make the married exemption re duction in the same ration as that provided for single individ uals. Senate conferees, however, said they were reluctant to accept such a suggestion, and Chairman George (D-Ga) of the Senate group estimated it would eliminate about $200,000,000 of rev enue. The conference committee met throughout yesterday, and bers reported it had agreed upon a number of minor items. Sen ators Barkley (D-Ky) and Wals (D-Mass) told reporters, however that the main work still lay ahead for today.

President Roosevelt's address will be carried by all major networks at 9 p. eastern standard time. several Congressional supporters of the administration's foreign policy are urging such action. Art informal check of the Senate indicated that a Presidential request for repeal, of the act probably would pass with only 30 or 35 votes against it. Congressional leaders believe that if the President asks for repeal, he will have a three-fold objective: 1.

Elimination of the "combat zone" set forth by proclamation under the terms of the existing law so that American merchant ships could carry lend-lease goods to ports now forbidden them for instance the Arctic ports of Murmansk and Archangel in Russia. (Continued oh page 2) Expect To Finish TNT Production Units By April 15 Flames and smoke roll through of ChicagA's loop district as worst fire in 10 years fcr that city destroys a four-story, blopk Ions storehouse believed to contain chiefly oil and 'munitions Damage was estimated at more than one Telephoto. Camp Tun-Ma-Ka New Name Given Boy Scout Camp Opens Sept. 13 Camp Tun-Ma-Ka is the new name of the Boy Scout camp located near Birmingham, it having been officially adopted during the annual fish fry of the Firelands Area Council leaders last night at the reservation. The "burning of the mortgage" was a highlight of the annual event attended by 135 leaders, Thomas G.

Allen, Scout Executive, stated today. Tun-Ma-Ka is the Indian term for Firelands. An official camp emblem which depicts the history of this area was also approved and will be presented each year to the campers. A. Nabakowski, Amherst, chairman of the camping and activities committee, handed the mortgage to H.

B.Castleman, Sandusky, who was one of the original trustees at the time the camp site was acquired in 1936. Allen gave a brief report on the history of (Turn to Page 3.) The fall fishing season opens next Monday and in so far as the consumer is concerned, it means nothing except that the fresh catches are available. But to the commercial fishing, companies, it means a "dig into the sock" for new licenses, with which to carry, on their activities. When the fleets leave here Monday morning, there begins a race with winter that is hard to match. The fleets set all the nets they can, lift as often as feasible, and reset in the hopes of making large catches before winter causes the bay to freeze over.

Many time as the cold wind starts freezing over the bay and lake, nets are lost as the boats can not get out to lift them or if a sudden freeze develops overnight. This year, Sandusky's fishing fleet will consist of one group, that owned by Lay Bros. Fisheries, Inc. The other commercial fish companies, of which there are two, purchase their fish from independent operators at the Lake Erie islands. Oscar Lay, secretary-treasurer Mercury Drops 37 Degrees In 36 Hours, Sandusky Area A drop of 37 degrees in temperature from the 95 of Tuesday afternoon to 58 during the night Wednesday and up to 8:30 this morning, caused Sanduskians to get under the blankets last night' and don warmer clothing thi morning.

While the wind was still fresh last night the small craft storm warning which had been up 24 hours was withdrawn at sunset but a good breeze was still blowing Thursday. The suh came out bright and the area began to warm up during the forenoon. The drop in temperature was welcomed by hay fever victims who had suffered considerably during the recent hot spell. Many TNT workers who congregate down town every morninr awaiting transportation to the Plum Brook ordnance plant don- of the firm, said that the usual fleet would be in operation this) test through the 24-inch line fall. He said he thought the sup- ply and demand would be about 1 the same as other years.

Port Clinton, Huron, Vermilion, and the islands also have commercial fishing fleets, but the number of boats in operation has decreased for the past 10 years. Now the total fleet from the South Shore to Catawba numbers less than 100 boats. The state conservation department's bureau of fisheries has again placed barrels at certain points which the fishermen are asked to deposit the eggs, which are taken to Put-in Bay to the state hatchery for further use. Raw Water Line to Sandusky Waterworks Plant Completed and Ready for Test Today; Contract for Second Line Intake in Lake Let to L. A.

Wells Construe- tion and Crib is Now Being Installed. Completion ol all'explosive production units at the Plum ordnance plant has been tentatively set for next April 15, it was announced today While the first line is expected to be placed in operation by Nov. 15, Acting Construction Quartermaster H. H. Lewis said that another five months would be required to complete the full project In an effort to meet this date for full manufacture of TNT and DNT, the office of production management in Washington has given the ordnance plant an "A-l-A" rating in an effort to speed the flow of necessary supplies.

This action by the OPM is pected to result in the shipment of supplies at a faster pace into the plant. "Press day" will be observed at the plant next Tuesday with 25 to 30 newspapermen from this section of the state to De guests for the day. The program will include Inspection of the administration area during the; period from 10 a. to 12 noon; luncheon at the cafeteria, with Lewis and Commanding Officer Captain Jermain F. Rodenhauser, as speakers, and then a tour of the entire plant area.

Trojan Powder Co. and E. B. Badger and Son's Co. officials are also booked for talks after the luncheon.

Newspapers from Toledo east to Cleveland, Fostoria, Findlay, Fremont, Norwalk, Lorain, Elyria are to send representatives. Press associations will also send representatives. -The construction, quartermaster's department today announced that the raw water line from the ordnance area to the city waterworks had been completed and first tests were to be conducted today. A booster station has not as yet been installed and the city equipment will be used for the Survey Of Rents And Housing Being Made Here Sandusky is one of the key defense cities in which the Works Progress Administration nationwide research project, in co-operation with local agencies, will conduct surveys of rental changes at the request of the Office of Price Administration, B. J.

Schwartz, who will supervise the study, announced today. Schwartz said the survey of the entire, housing situation here is now in progress, work having started yesterday. Headquarters (Turn to Page 4.) RAF Blasts Italy; Await Japan Move LONDON, Sept. 11 (UK- Giant, long-range British bombers, subjecting the heart of industrial northern Italy to its heaviest raid of the war, started at least 34 fires at Turin and at the Sicilian city of Messina left the blaze ever seen by Royal Air Force pilots, the air ministry reported tonight. A The CQM also said that the L.

A. Wells Construction Cleveland, had been granted the contract for the installation of a 42- inch pipe line from the shore of Lake Erie to a crib 3,000 feet off shore. This line will also pump rtfw water directly from the lake to the plant area. The lake line and crib are being installed now so that winter does not Interfere with the work. (Turn to Page 2.) Conference For VFW Scheduled At Port CKnton ned sweaters and coats going to their outside jobs.

The highest temperature Wednesday was 76 degrees and the precipitation recorded was .19 inch. Today the north wind was nine miles an hour. "Fair and continued cool tonight; Friday fair and slightly warmer," official prediction of Weather Observer C. C. Cooper.

For Lake Erie: Noon to midnight Thursday, winds north to northeast 15 to 20 mph, west of Lorain and northwest to north, 20 to 25 mph, east of Lorain diminishing tongith; partly cloudy- Midnight to noon Friday, winds northeast veering to southeast, 10 to 15 mph, fair weather. Warmer weather appears to be moving east but jnore cool weather is following from the north- wset. Amateur Stunt Night To Be Feature Of Margaretta Fair An amateur stunt contest will be one of the features Saturday night of the Margaretta fair, it was announced by the fair board during a meeting held last night Cash prizes of $5 for first; $3 second; $2 third; $1 fourth; and 50 cents for fifth are to be given the winner. All those' interested should contact George Parker, president of the F. F.

A. Each organization in the community is requested to sponsor some person or group in the contest. In order to enter they should be able to do do a stunt, skit, dance, impersonation or play a musical instrument. Whatever they do it must not exceed five minutes, the committee stated. A fish fry will be held Friday night along with a band concert by the Erie-co High school band under the direction of James Hoffman.

Square dancing will follow. Program details for the District No. 1 conference, Department of Ohio, Veterans of Foreign Wars at Port Clinton, Saturday Sunday, were announced today by, D. A. McGowan, general chairman.

It is to be the largest No. 1 District conference in the history of the V. F. W. Department of Ohio, and officers from the 7th and 8th districts are to be guests for the affair.

All posts in this district are to bring their colors and musical units. (Turn to Page 5.) Armenti And "Julia" Booked For Festiyal LOOKING BACKWARD By The Associated Press ONE YEAR AGO TODAY German and long-range guns pound Dover. Luftwaffe also attacks London and Liverpool. RAF raids Berlin, Hamburg and Boulogne, TWO YEARS AGO TODAY Germany says she will give "sensible peace" if Poland raises white flag of surrender. 25 YEARS AGO TODAY British capture four villages in Macedonia.

Organ grinder Carmine Armenti with his monkey, "Julia," will again be a featured street entertainer during the third annual Ohio Grape Festival here Sept. 24-28, Rol Kramer, general festival chairman, announced today. Armenti has gained many friends here with his entertainment. During the five days of the festival he will lead "Julia" on a chain through the downtown streets. Well trained and full of life "Julia" does intricate dances to the tunes of the hand organ.

Armenti is of Cleveland where he and "Julia" fill numerous party engagements. John Pascoe was instrumental in arranging the return of Armenti and "Juli Governor Names I George C. Hill To Re-employment Job George C. Hill was named to day by Governor John Bricker as re-employment officer for the Sandusky selective service board. Hill's name was presented to and the governor by the local board.

He will be assisted in his work by Fleming Johnson and Fred Zuck, the local board announced Earl Webster was named as committeeman by the county board this week, and his appointment is expected to be made formally by the governor within the next few days. Hill and Webster, together with their assistants will serve as liason officers between the returning soldiers, industry, the employment bureau and their former employers. It will be their task to see that the men who served in the armed forces as selectees, regular army enlisted men, or national guardsmen secure employment when their term of service has been completed. Huron School Has Increase, Castalia Fewer Enrolled Huron school opening yesterday, last of the county to resume classes, reported an increase of 18 percent in enrollment over last year. Venice school also increased its classes, while at Castalia, both the high school and.

grade school had a slight decrease this year. At Huron, there were 537 students in school yesterday with 152 of them in the high school. Last year the school had 455 students of whom 135 were in the high school. Venice opened its classes for grades one to six this year with 134 pupils compared to 127 last year. At Castalia, there were 326 students in grades one to eight and 164 in the high school.

Last year this school had 338 in the grades and 170 in high school. Sandusky High School's enrollment has increased by 30 students from the opening day, Wayne C. Blough, principal, said today. The school opened with 1390 and now has 1420 students. This is due to lateness on the part of the pupils in entering, he declared.

Some of the students are from other cities. By UNITED PRESS 7 The Royal Air Force swept the skies of Europe today 1 an offensive against the asis that found British, war planes pounding northern Italy in a huge attack and speeding "by the hundreds" to the aid of Russia on the eastern front, Britain's air offensive with significant and 4 moves in Japan whereby Emper- or Hirohito acted to take army out of the direction of aggressive general' staff and der the direct control of a mod erate responsible only to him. 4 accompanied this step with move to reinforce the prestige the cabinet headed by Fumimaro ojtpoMd radical elements to' Japanese expansion regardless ttM whether it means war with United States. Britain or Russian London revealed that the British! have dispatched hundreds of ricane and Spitfire fighter Russia and that many of these planes already are in against Germany in the east. First London dispatches did state specifically whether; RAJV personnel had been sent into sia to fly the fighter against the luftwaffe.

But it seenvl; ed likely that the British woulA not gamble their best aircraft Ik the hands of. Soviet fighter unfamiliar with these (Turn to Page 13) Harlequins, Inc. Will Decorate New Quarters Emerick B. Freed New Federal Judge WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 Emerick B.

Freed of Ohio was nominated today by the President to be federal judge for the northern district of Ohio. This is a new position. Freed has been United States attorney for the northern Ohio district since August 15, 1933. He is 43, a native of Hungary, and a resident of Cleveland. Two Bound Over To Grand- Jury On Robbery Charges Ernest Coleman, 23, and Harry Freeman, 23, both colored and of Columbus, were bound over to the grand jury in municipal court this morning each on two robbery charges and on an attempted robbery.

Judge Ray F. Speers set the bonds at $3,000 each which they An important meeting of the I did not furnish. The colored men Sandusky Junior Chamber of Commerce, the festival sponsors, will be held tonight in the headquarters, 116 Columbus-av. A "radio party" will follow the business session and the members will listen to President Roosevelt's speech. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

Charles Quick, president, urges a large membership to be present. were taken to the Erie-co jail. Their cases will likely be taken before the jury late today or tomorrow. Police today were taking written statements from those allegedly robbed by the pair. Charles Thompson, 53, laborer, Cleveland, Sam Hinish, 40, laborer, Madison, Leander Mayle, Sandusky, and Levio Scherwin, 40, Toledo, were being held in the county jail as witnesses, they being the men allegedly accosted by the colored men, police said.

Thompson suffered a knife wound in his back in the reported robbery in a railroad box car Tuesday night. Police Chief G. Bravard said. Hinish was with him at the time and claimed $5 a wrist watch and belt were taken from him. An attempt to rob Scherwin was made the-same night and Wednesday morning Mayle was robbed of $9, police state.

Scherwjn filed charges of at tempted robbery against the col ored men and the others filed rob bery charges. Coleman and man were handcuffed together when brought into court this morning. Freeman's left eye -was completely phut' and swollen. The Harlequins held thaws; first meeting of the 15th seasonal last night with 44 members sent in the new studio, the coach house at the Men's Club residence. Plans were made for ing the building, and turning first floor into a and work shop with storage spaeiir on the second floor.

Russell Stang was named ecutive chairman for the 1 tion, assisted by Earl Miller is to be in charge of the plumbs ing. L. F. Myers was ehoseirV, as membership chairman ed by Betty Ballard, Mary and Jane Hutter. Paul Meelfeld.

head of the scription committee tickets to members. The play reading committee meeting this week and is pected to announce the first "play of this the season. During the business suggestions made by members foxa bettering the club program discussed, and tentative plans made for classes in make up scenic design and scene tion. Mystic Isle Is Name of New Car Ferry To Islands Mrs. George Lofaz, wife Of president and general manager the Erie-Isle Ferry Co.

chri the company's new $100,000 the Mystic Isle, yesterday ar 'tnlOT Burger Shipyards, ManitowoCP The new ship is an all passenger and automobile which will replace the pretjBf 1 Erie Isle ferry on the tween Catawba Island an4 Lake Erie islands next The Mystic Isle is to be fced the first week in when the remaining yrark lit completed at Put-in the winter. 'It -Is.