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96 DAILY AND SUNDAY MM aWM Mi TO DOT mil fmm mm Muirdbir Mbsffir $100,000 But Nazis Report Steady Advance OPM ACTS REDS FROM UNIONS Knudsen, Hillman Direct Purge Aimed To 'Simplify' Problems, Aide Tells House Washington, April 7 (U.R) the OPM Production Division, Committee today that OPM sively" to stamp out Communist influence in defense strikes Yugoslavs Open Albania Drive Against Italians Athens, April 7 (U.R) GreeK dispatches tonight reported that defense lines in the Bui garian frontier sector had held firm against heavy German attacks. The military situation was described as "satisfactory" on the basis of reports received from the frontier. Greek sources said also that Yugoslavia was understood to be resisting the Nazis with success and had captured a dozen German tanks. There were few details of the frontier fighting (presumably at the Rupel Pass on the south Bulgarian border) but dispatches said that the strong Nazi thrusts had failed to break the defense lines. Greeks Check Foe Athens, April 7 (INS) Greek forces have repulsed the two chief Nazi drives into Hellenic territory and are resisting firmly along the entire front, authorities in Athens declared today.

In Thrace, they said, the Nad legions suffered heavy losses when they were unable to gain headway. German forces in this region were led by tanks, armored cars and motorcyclists, which sought to break a path for the massed infantry. Yugoslavian heavy artillery has launched a terrific barrage along1 the Albanian-Yugoslav frontier in Enemy Crushed, Forts Smashed, Germans Say Berlin, April 7 (U.R) German troops on the Balkan war front have overcome enemy resistance at fortified posi tions after fierce battling, the official news agency said to day, and the advance con tlnues into Greece and Yugo slavia. Reporting stubborn fighting on the Greek-Yugoslav front, the official agency DNB said that the Nazi forces had smashed through unnamed forts and were "continually advancing." Previously, in formed sources had reported German advances of 20 to 25 miles but did not give any po sitions. (One of the most strongly fortified positions attacked by the Germans was the Rupel Pass on the Greek Bulgarian frontier where Greek and British forces, including R.

A. olanes, have been in action.) Huge German bomber formations were reported to be making widespread attacks In Yugoslavia. Belgrade, where great fires were raging from three previous raids, was said to have been bombed a fourth time during the night. Belgrade's entire traffic and communications systems were wrecked by the Nazi bombing raids, according to INS dispatches. Advances by Germany's mechanized and motorized forces were reported on all fronts.

Informed quarters, reporting advances between 20 and 25 miles, did not specify where the gains were made. Airdromes Are Blasted The high command said German planes plastered air fields in Central and Southern Yugoslavia with Continued on Page 9 British Cut Sag alX phot MOBSTER NABBED Emanuel (Mendy) Weiss, right, leaves Brooklyn Federal; Court, 4Qday handcuffed to a Jpputy after Judge Abruzzo fixed high bail of $100,000 on narcotics charge. Weiss Jumped bail of $17,000 in hattan a year ago and is under indictment in Brooklyn for the murder of Joseph Rosen. Federal men apprehended him yesterday in Kansas City. Wounded Boy and Pal Walk 5 Blocks for Aid Youngster, ll, Shot in Abdomen As Gun Slips From Chum's Hand, Goes Off Two frightened boys walked five blocks in Brooklyn last Mendy Weiss Arraigned Here On Dope Charge Fugitive Nabbed by U.

S. in Kansas Is Wanted In Rosen Slaying Emanuel (Mendy) Weiss, bail-Jumper and mobster extraordinary, had his wings clipped today in Brooklyn Federal Court when Judge Matthew T. Abruzzo fixed bail at $100,000 and set May 4 as a tentative trial date on an old indictment charging Weiss with violating the narcotic laws. Mendy 's arrest by Federal agents In Kansas' City ended a year of dubious freedom for the alleged Murder-for-Money mobster, who is also under indictment with Louis (Lepke) Buehalter in Brooklyn for the 1938 slaying of Joseph Rosen, flrownsviils candy store proprietor who was riddled with- ballets shortly before he was to be called by Manhattan District Attorney Dewey as a racket probe witness. Weiss also is wanted on narcotics charges in Fort Worth, Texas, and in Manhattan.

A year ago he became a fugitive, forfeiting $17,000 ball while awaiting arraignment on i narcotics charge In Manhattan. Today's high bail was fixed at the request of U. S. Attorney Harold M. Kennedy.

Mendy was sent to jail when his counsel, Henry Singer, satd he could not provide the money. Immediately following the arraignment, District Attorney O'Dwyer went into conference with Mr. Kennedy. They conferred for an hour, presumably on the matter of jurisdiction, since the murder indictment is a county matter and the narcotics indictment a Federal Continued on Fage Selassie's Wife to Share His Triumphant Return Bath, England, April 7 (U.R The exiled Empress of Ethiopia said today that she expected to fly to Africa to be at the side of her husband Halle Selassie when "he triumphantly enters the capital of Addis Ababa on his favorite white charger." Dodgers Release Four To Montreal Royals Atlanta, Ga April 7 (U.R) The Brooklyn Dodgers today announced the outright sale of two pitchers, a catcher and an outfielder to the Montreal Royals of the International League. The players were: Pitchers Steve Rachunok and Max Macon, Catcher Angelo Oullianl and Outfielder George Staller.

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Yokel, Bojal Minuet, Scoop Up al ran. Off time, 3:04, SECOND RACK Four-year-olds and up; three-quarteri of a mile, Cantorlno (Luce) 4.S0 3 40 3.30 FotfW DT (Meyntll) 11.00 7.20 Myrna Lee (McAndrewi) 40 Time, 1:11 2-5. Bareback, Donnaflna, Salavlna, Kin goo, Dreel, Maeuenra, Epitaph, Rafter, Morning MaU also ran. Off time, 2:33 Mi Tropical Fark Daily Double (1 A 2) Paid $14.10. Bowie Results FIRST RACE Two-year-olds; one-half mile.

Five O'Wjht (Tonne) 3.00 2 50 2 40 Bright Finish 8ilto) 43.20 14.00 Sir Chicle (Gilbert) 3.SO Time, 0:40 3-9. Flip Tent, Coq Lane, Fete'a Bet, alneentor, aAtobot's Chant, Oreen Hickory, All Free, Str Jerome, Win-time aim ran. Off time. 2 :06 ft. aW.

F. Hltt. SECOND RACS 1 tur-year-olda and mtward: mile and 70 ja'ili. Brook le Boy (Rlsto) 1T5.40 84.00 10.90 Black Boo (WawO 43.10 27.00 Match Point Kv 5.00 Time 1:92. tattle Mowlee, Burner, Macl Margaret, Dan'i Folly, Aster Lady, Remolee.

Ollvllo, War Noise, Red Jack also rem. (Off tuna, BOWIK DAILY DOTTBL UM FAID Hungary Downs lOYugo Planes, Protests Raids Two Killed on Train Far Inside Border, Budapest Complains Budapest, April 7 (U.R) Ten Yugoslav warplanes were reported to have been shot down today as the government made a sharp protest against Yugoslav air attacks on key railroad lines and airports in Hungary. The official newspaper Magyar Orszag reported that two Yugoslav planes were brought down at Pecs, 50 miles north of the Yugoslav border, bringing the day's total to 10. Two bombs hit a passenger train at Szentgottard, killing a woman and a 5-year-old boy, the newspaper reported. An official Government protest, lodged with the Yugoslav Minister to Budapest, pointed out that Hun gaiy was not at war with Yugoslavia and that everything possible was being down by this country to prevent incidents.

British and Yugoslav air attacks were reported at a half dozen Hungarian points, mostly centered in the region just east of Gratz, the south Austrian center, and around Pecs, the south Hungarian center Just north of the Yugoslav border. Both Kormend and Szentgottard, east of Gratz, reported attacks. A Yugoslav bomber was said to have attacked oil transport at Szentgottard. Six bombs were dropped on the airdrome at Pecs and several persons were reported wounded. Hungarian fighter planes were reported to have downed a Yugoslav bomber at Villany, a few miles south of Pecs.

Bulgaria Protests Sofia. Anril 7 (INS) The Bul garian Government lodged a sharp protest with Belgrade today against alleged Yugoslav bombing of "open towns In Bulgaria yesterday, It was announced officially today. Bulgarian air defense authorities reported Yugoslav bombers attacked the open cities of Sofia and KuestendlL dropping bombs on Continued on Fage 2 'The Bug' Given To Newark Today Charles (The Bug) Workman, Brooklyn hoodlum, indicted 10 days ago in Newark in the slaying of Arthur (Dutch Schultz) Flegen-heimer in 1935, will be taken to New Jersey today, following the signing on Saturday night of extradition papers by Governor Lehman. Workman, who has been held here in connection with District Attorney 'CDwyer's investigation of Murder, has been questioned in connection with the murder of Joseph Rosen. On March 31 he was arraigned before Magistrate Sweeney in Bay Ridge Court, charged with being a fugitive from Justice, and was held without bail for hearing on April 29.

BORO'S FIRST LADY TO PRESENT PRIZES Mrs. John Cashmore, wife of the Borough President, will present the cash awards totaling $500 to the winners of the Brooklyn Eagle Sewing Contest whirh closes April 15. Mrs. Cashmore will make the awards for the Brooklyn Eagle at a tea for senior contestants to be given at the Hotel Bossert on April 21 when the winning apparel will be on display. Complete details on today's Woman's Pag.

night in search of a grownup who could tell them what to do. One of the boys held his hand to his side where the pain was. A bullet had pierced his abdomen and blood from the wound TO ROUT John D. Biggers, Director of told the House Military Affairs officials are "working aggres and in organized labor groups. He said that OPM Director Wil Ham 6.

Knudsen and Associate Director Sidney Hillman are directing this work, which would "simplify but not eliminate completely" defense labor problems. Biggers was the second witness to appear before the committee as it began the first four Congressional inquiries into the entire defense and labor situations. He followed Secretary of Labor Prances Perkins, who called on labor to assume its full responsibility to the nation in the present crisis. Miss Perkins said, however, that present mediation machinery, paxT ticularly the new defense media Uon board, it adequate to meet current management-labor disputes. Vandenberg Demands Action In the Senate there was an outburst of debate over the defense strike situation.

Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg (R Mich.) called for action on legislation to create "cooling -off periods before strikes or lockouts may be called in defense Industries. Senator Josh Lee an Administration supporter, called on labor to clean house. He said that some elements of organized labor were embarrassing" President Roosevelt, whom he characterized as the ''0'iampion" of labor's rights. Biggers said that, while he had no personal information on communistic angles of certain labor disputes, he believed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had uncovered evidence along this line.

He added that he understood the Labor Department was co-operating with Knudsen and Hillman on the problem. Mass Production in 100 Days' Biggers told the committee that the United States is within 100 days of "real mass production of some of its most vital war materials" and that the nation's future "may deend on what we all do in those 100 days." As the first witness in the corn-Continued on Page British Face Tax Of 50 on Income London, April 7 (U.R) Great Britain moved today to boost Income taxes to 50 cents on the dollar but assured the people that all difficulties had been eliminated in financing purchases from the United States in order to reach "full development of our fighting strength." "We now have assurances by reason of the great contribution America is making under the lease-lend act that no difficulty in financing purchases from the United States will hamper the full development of our fighting strength," Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Kingsley Wood told the House of Commons in introducing the 1941-42 budget. Expenditures, he said, would far exceed 5,000,000.000 pounds including aid from America, although the budget total was 4,207,000,000 pounds compared to estimated revenue of only pounds, leaving a deficit of pounds (about Wood said there would be re duced Income tax allowances for earned incomes and for personal allowances, which will make 000 small wage earners previously exempt now subject to income tax. He announced no changes in the tax on beer, wines, spirits and to bacco. U.

S. STEEL, UNION REACH ACCORD, AVERT WALKOUT Settlement of Strike At Allis-Chalmers Plant Ratified by U. A. W. April 7 (UrS-The Uplted States-.

Steel Corporation and the Steel Workers Organising Committee (C. agreed today to a second extension of wage contract negotiations until April 15, averting thereby threatened walk-oat among the company's 250,000 employes set for midnight Tuesday. The conferees agreed In a Joint resolution that any agreement reached on the union's demand for a 10-cents-an-hour wage Increase and other concessions will be retroactive to April 1 when the union's four-year-old contract was scheduled to expire. Agreement on the contract extension came after the Government apparently had Intervened to prevent a shutdown in the scattered steel empire, the nation's largest producer of defense materials. A short time previously National Steel Corporation announced It was granting a 10-cents-an-hour increase to its 31,000 employes, effective April 1.

It has not signed working contracts with the S. W. O. C. In 1934 and 1937 National Steel Continued on Page CONVICT CRIES 'SO LONG1' THEN LEAPS TO DEATH FROM PRISON ROOF Norfolk, April 7 (INS) "So long cried Joseph S.

Rlzzo, 30, convicted Newark, N. and Greater Boston robber today as he dashed from a guard atop the recreation building at Norfolk Prison Colony and leaped to his death three stories below. Rizzo, transferred to the prison colony from State's Prison in Feb ruary, 1937, was taking a half-hour recreational stroll at the time he made his fatal leap. His career In crime, according to his record, began in Newark when he was convicted of a theft as a boy of 15 years. Later he deserted from the United States Army.

Health Department Warns Against Vitamin Salesmen The Department of Health today issued a warning to housewives against door-to-door vitamin salesmen who are representing themselves as Department of Health employes making a food or health survey, ending by selling or trying to sell their product. The Health Department is conducting no surveys, the announcement said. L. I. U.

COURT TEAM PICKED FOR SUGAR BOWL New Orleans, April 7 (U.R) Long Island University, winner of the national Invitation basketball tournament, and Tennessee, Southeastern Conference champion, will meet Dec SO bi the annual Sugar Bowl basketbaU game. Selection of the teams was announced by the Mid-Winter Sports Association, sponsor of the annual Sugar Bowl football game and aooompaning events. Ties With Hungary preparation for a land attack against Albania, according to Yugoslav broadcast heard in Vichy, Prance. Radio Ankara also reported that Yugoslav troops have launched an attack against Italian forces in Albania, a London-dated dispatch said. Rome, meanwhile, claimed that Italian forces in Albania smashed a Greek attempt to make contact Continued en Page Diplomatic slavia and Greece, and reports to neutral circles in London indicated the German invaders apparently are making some progress.

According to tnese advices the Nazi legions are threatening the Yugoslavian towns of Somor, Senta, Velbeckerek, Nls, Pirot and Istip, and also are menacing strategic EskiJe in Grecian Thrace. Diplomatic circles expressed the view that unless Turkey is able to act quickly she will be outflanked by the German advance and "forced to remain neutral." Try Flanking Moves The British communique implied that seasoned Imperial legions even now may be at grips with the Nazis in Greece. Reports to the British capital Indicated that German attempts to capture the Thracian town of Eskije are being bitterly opposed. It was believed that should the Continued on Page IN TODAY'S EAGLE London, April 7 (U.R) The British Government today ordered its Minister at Budapest to sever diplomatic relations with Hungary be cause that country has become a base of operations for Germany. The British Minister, Owen St.

Clair O'Malley, was ordered to leave Hungary because "Hungary has be come a base of operations against the Allies." Severance with Hungary ends British diplomatic relations in the Balkans, except with her allies, Yugoslavia and Oreece. The British missions in Rumania and Bulgaria had been withdrawn as a result of German movement of troops Into those countries. The Hungarian Minister, Georges De Barcza, was called to the Foreign Office this afternoon and informed of the British decision. Heavy Fighting Rages London. ADril 7 (INS) Heavy fighting raged today In both Yugo WHERE TO FIND IT spattered the sidewalk as he walked.

The wounded boy was Raymon Schact, 11, of 8202 10th Ave. With him was his friend, John Isaacson of 16 Catling Place. The boys had been to the movies. They arrived at the Isaacson house at 8:40. John had a cold and he went to his father's dresser drawer for a man-sized handkerchief.

In the drawer he found a .38 calibre revolver owned by his father, a chauffeur, attached to the office of Queens Deputy Chief Inspector Harry L. Lobdell, In charge of the uniformed police In that borough. Gun Goes Off The boys were alone in the house. John picked up the revolver, but it slipped from his young fingers and fell to the floor. The impact caused a bullet to be discharged.

The bullet struck Raymon in the right side of the abdomen. When they saw the blood begin to flow the boys realized that this was a matter beyond them. John remembeted that his father and mother were visiting friends at 668 82d five blocks away. His father was a po'lceman and he knew about guns and things. The two lads began their painful Journey.

When they arrived at the 82d St. address John went in and got his father He told Patrolman Isaacson what had happened and the fatner summoned an ambulance from Norwegian Hospital. An ambulance surgeon gave first aid and took Raymon to the hospital, where nls condition today was described as satisfactory. Inspector Camille Pierne of the 10th Inspection Division, who investigated, said the shooting was accidental and no charges would be made against the Isaacson boy. Pope Weeps at Invasion Rome, April 7 (INS) Intimates of Pope Plus said today that his eyes filled with tears when he learned of the German invasion of Greece and Yugoslavia.

2 Leaders Held As Union Pickets Plant in Queens Mass Demonstration Sponsored Without Authorization, Police Say Nathan Lerner, business agent, and Jack Rand, delegate of Local 1,223, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Union (C. I. were arrested today on disorderly conduct charges for allegedly posting a mass picket line at the J. Sklar Manufacturing Company, 38-04 Woodside Woodside, without advance authorization from police. The firm is manufacturing surgical Instruments for the U.

S. Army Medical Corps. A strike was called by the local on Friday and a mass demonstration was held this morning. Police disbanded the mass picket line and preferred charges against the two leaders. According to Edward J.

Sovatkln, president of the Sklar firm, the strike was called without warning and without explanation, and he still does not know, why the men walked out. A union spokesman said, however, that the chief shop steward of the union had been fired without cause, that the firm had refused requests for wage Increases and union recognition, and that Sovatkln had declined to mediate grievances or accept the services of a conciliator for straightening out difficulties. The union claimed that 390 of 400 employes had walked out, while Sovatkln said "about 25 percent" of ne men wen working, Bridge Page 21 Movies Page 4 Clipper Schedule Page 8 Music Page 4 Comics Page 18 OBITUARIES Page 11 Crossword Page 20 Pattern Page 19 Dr. Brady Page 19 RADIO Page EDITORIAL Page 10 Real Estate Page 21 Events Tonight Page 21 Shipping Table Page FINANCIAL Page 16 Society Page 7 Grin and Bear It Page 10 SPORTS Pages 13-14-15 Harold Conrad Page 4 Theaters Page 4 Harold Parrott Page 14 Tucker Page 10 Heffernan Page 19 Wall Street Page 16 Helen Worth Page 19 Want Ads Pages 20-21 Jimmy Wood Page 13 Weather Table Page Llndley (are Woman's tge.