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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
THOUSANDS TRAPPED

Thousands upon thousands of
NaziS were trapped in annihilation
rings and the grim work Of
humiliation was reported in full
swing.
The Soviet information bureau
announced Russia lost $4,000 men
in killed. wounded and missing in
the first five months of the war
as compared with an estimated
100000 Germans killed, wounded
and captured.
+ Up 10 November Is. when the
Germans launched their third
assault on Moscow. they had lost
more than 5000 tanks, 1900
planes and 1900 cannon. this an
nouncement said
The Russian high command an
nounced 'reoccupatIon of Kiln,
northwest Of Moscow and recap
ture of~three important towns
south and southwest OF lula, be-
low the capital.
Thousands of Germans were
said 10 have been killed and
wounded when Red army units
first surrounded, then Stormed and
occupied Kiln.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
NaZiBlueS
Berlin Explains Retreat
in Russia, British Say

NEW YORK. Dec. 16 GNS) -
The German military spokesman
in his apology hour has been Civ
ing foreign war correspondents
more excuses and explanations
regarding the Nazi retreat in Rus
STA. the British radio said today in
a broadcast heard by NBC.
According 10 the British broad
cast the Germ an spokesman
claimed the Germans were re.
treating but retained the initia
tive"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
German Guns Blast
Dover, Channel Ports

LONDON. Dec. is GNS).-Ger-
man long range guns across the
English Channel in France shelled
Dover and vicinity on England 5
southeast coast for three hours
today
1t was the heaviest lombard
ment in some time, residents of
Dover said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16.-Heavy
fighting ragged today in northern
Malaga, where Japanese advances
were conceded and at beSieged
IIongkong where British defend
crS fought back against massive
NipponrSe air and artillery bar
RACES with no thought of sur
render
British evacuation OF KOwloon
on me- yllnland across from Hong
kou- MS been completed, it was
IuuWuccd
CaubcTra il was reported
fHr Australian government was
making representations to Brit
am ior cooperative action and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
British KeepUp
Gains in Africa

CAIRO. Dec. Is GNS) Brit
iSh troops in North Africa are con-
tinuing a steady advance south
west and west of Gazala in the
face of resolute opposition and re-
peated eounter-attackS by German
and Italian infantry, tanks and air
forces, the British Middle East
high command announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
Spain Halls Ship SaiIinqs

MADRID, Dec. Is CINS)-
Spanish steamship saiiings to the
Americas were Cancelled today
The Spanish Mail Line announced
its passenger and freight service
TO Havana and New York had
been stopped by government de-
graa
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
Teeth Put in Raid Laws

NEW YORK, Dec. 16 GNS).A
The New York City Council was
expected 10 pass unanimously to-
day an ordinance making failure
to obey civil defense regulations or
refusal 10 comply with orders Of
air raid wardens punishable by a
jail term of not more than six
months or a fine of not more
than $500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
Tojo Tells Diet
Jdjp'5; Will Fight
War 10 Victory
BIames u. s. Stand,
Need 70 Keep Axis
Pact for Conflict

TOXIC Dec. 16 (by Official
japanese WirclesS) - QNSl. -
Japan VII not sheath her sword
until the United States and the
British Empire are Subdued, Pre-
mier Ibdeki Toto told the Diet
tPariamcnt9 today as it opened
hts Seventy-cighth .seSsion'to APP
prove special war. measures.
This threat was issued by Toio
I'm an address in which he claimed
Japan declared war on the United
States only after cNhau>ung aII
possibilities for peaceful settle
mcnt
Japan he, assorted had been
bearing the unbearablc and en-.
during the unendurablc
The premier added, however
that the United States took ia.
-pap-A-na ttnare- and prudence for a
sign of weakness.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16

NT\V YORK, Dec 16 QNS).-
An Australian radio broadcast
picked up by NBC said today that
the landing of troops arriving by
sea has begun in the Hongkong
area"
NBC said the announcement lis
presumed to mean a landing by
Japanese troops
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
Jap Bases
Blasted by
Us. Filters
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fierce combat at Lingayen, key To
the interior plain of Luzon and
gateway TO Manila. revealed that
hundreds Of Jap troops were sunk
in motorboatS offShore while hun
dredS of others fell in hand-to-
hand fighting on the beach.
United States naval units were
giving the shore defenders full
'support--at the three invasion
points, where-feur troop-jammed
Jap transports have been-Sunk and
five badly damaged.
ATTACK NAVY YARD
For the second time. Rising Sur
warplanes struck at the Olongapc
navy yard. on Subic Bay, north
west of Manila, at Gas a. m. today
They were driven off before they
could drop many bombs, and the
damage was small.
At noon yesterday several jar
raiders were downed when United
States Army and Filipino combat
pilots broke up bombing attach
on Nichols Field
BlaCkedout Manila went through
Sunday night without any air raiC
alarm in the city itself.
Authorities were still, pressing
their roundup of Japanese aliens
and fifth columnists. and the re-
suits were apparent in the absence
of sabotage and fifth column in
cidents which had marked Manila S
first few nights Of blackoHt.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
Advancing Reds
Rout Germans,
Retdke Towns
10000 Nazis
Reported Killed;
Munitions Seized
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are inhicting heavy losses on
the retreating Germans, Long
columns of vehicles Struggling
slowly on the Snowbound roads
have become easy targets for the
Russian airmen. The luftwaffc
is finding ii Increasingly diff
cult to operate in the bitter
cold."r
stockholm adviccS received
in London said 100 German.
divisions l 100000 troops are
in full retreat IN desperate
effort to escape disaster. But
the dispatch added that pursuing
CoSsack cavalrymcn, snow, frigid
temperatures and typhuS are
taking a huge toll among the
NaZis.)
The great Russian counter-of
fensive rolled over and rccaptureC
of towns and Villages
from the Baltic 10 the Sea of Azov
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
KEPT PLEDGE TO AXIS

Had Japan accepted the
American demands" TOTO as
serted mot only the strenuous
efforts of Japan for long years
i'm sterilization of greater East
Asia would have been ieopar-
died, hut Japan's faith would
have been lost by being COM
PEELED to break her pledge given
her allies for cooperation In re-
storing world peace =.
when, things came TO such a
-Pass, Japan had no course
left but-te-rise up with arms TO
safeguard her prestige"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16
Goes Up 10 Fight
When All He'll
Breaks Loose
British Defenders
Of Honekons Resist
Mass Thrust by Foe

HONOLULU, Dec. 10. IN -
Tales Of heroiSm of United states
Army sirmen who blasted Zan
raIdeTS TT7W The HAWAIIAN SKIES
were permitted 10 pass through
the strict wartime censorship To-
sav 20 be- added 10 the heroic
record Of the navy aS disclosed
bv Secretary Knox IN his detailed
report on the battle OF oahu.
The army forces of Lieut.. Cen
Walter {. Short downcd az least
20 Of the Rising Sun bonherS;
the army disclosed after a careful
recheck OF the action.
lIn Washington, Secretary
Knox said Al japanese planes
had been dovncd. and NJ was
presumed this \w% the lo'ai,
downed by bon \army and
navy ~
ALL HELL BROKH LOOSE
An absorbing stor& A{ the blast
inc of enemy raiders was tod by
Lieut.. George WEIGH OF Winning
ion Del. who downed four Jap
planes while battling l0-to-l odds.
"Ali hell broke loose, SAID
Lieutenant Welch. who was al
Hickap Field when the attack
came Sunday morning, and got
his first taste of actual air
combat.
Before I knew IL. the air was
full of japanese planes. L went
up and picked out the nearest
one and went after IL. l blazed
away. Nothing seemed 10 hap
pen at first. then l got bead
and the next thing ] knew the
Jap plane was going down in
flames.
LOOKS FOR ANOTHER
81 looked around for another
and found myself far out over
the pineapple fields and running
out Of ammunition, so l went
back TO the field.
Lieut.. Kenneth Taylor OF
Hominy, Okla, came down at
the same time. He had downed
one. too, and had run out OF am
munition.
while the Japs were strafing
the field, we loaded all the am
munitiOn we could carry and
took of again. Taylor bagged
one more. then got shot in the
arm and had TO come down.
81 went out over BARRIERS
point and shot down three more
bombers.
BULLET HOLES IN PLANE
"When I got back and the raid
was over, l found three bullet
holes In my ship-one in the
propeller, one i'm the motor. and
one right behind the pilots seat
a few inches from my head"
"Were you scared?" this cor
respondent asked the young
army airman.
81 don't know" he replied. II
didn't have time 10 notice. I was
plenty excited and i mainly re-
member l was mad because they
had caught us on Sunday morn
ing, 50 went up and fixed them.
Maybe could have shot
down a dozen more II hadn't
been excited"
General Short had high praise
for the heroism of his pilots. as
well as for the. civilian moral Of
Honolulu in its first taste Of total
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-16

For the "InSide News" Of
Washington, follow Paul Nal
Ions Column i'm the Times.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13

as a mad and merry foreign correspondent who could turn a sim pie weather report into a revolution!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
Philippine Life Is
 Discussed at Meet
COLISEUM

Life in the Philippine Islands was discussed by Mrs. Leroy Huntington yesterday at meeting of the World Service Circle in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church parlors. Mrs. Huntington, who is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Sey, told of different aspects Of the life there.
 Also discussed was the activity of the Presbyterian Church in India by Mrs. Virgil Farrell, who was chair man of deyotionals. Mrs. Claude Hirst, President of the organization, presided.
 A large group attended the in- teresting meeting, for which Mrs. Gunnar Blomgren and Mrs. Sey were hostesses. Following the talks, short business meeting was held. The next gathering is scheduled fer the second Friday in October.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

To be published this month and forms will close Sept. 18. for space. listings and changes. please call
 the Juneau and Douglas Telephone Go. Phone 42O before the closing date. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
"S0uTH OF SUEz" 2 TROPICAL TALE Al
 2OTH CENTURY
George Brent and Brenda Marshall Play Leads in
 Story of Intrigue

An exciting film of adventure in South African diamond mine makes it's local debut tomorrow when Warner Bros. South of Suez' opens at the 20th Century Theatre. Murder, theft and jealously make up the background of this tropical tale.
 George Brent is starred in the role of an adventurous mine fore man who can take ruthless greed, unrestrained love and merciless jungle heat in his stride. Brenda Marshall plays the part of mine owners daughter who sets out to prove that Brent is innocent of her fathers murder. George Tobias, whose screen career has been the nest varied in Hollywood, comes along with still another different characterization. This time he is cast as blood-thirsty, greed-ridden mine owner who is sure that Brent stands between his happiness with his wife. Lee Patrick plays the part of the wife who marries Tobias for hiS money and then spends the rest of her days regretting It.
 All the cruelty and intrigue that enc would find in South African locale is brought to the front in "Scuth of Suez'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
COMBINATION BON VOYAGE,
 SHOWER GIVEN

Mrs. Ralph E. Baker and Mrs. Glen Parker were joint hostesses. in the latter's home last night at a combination farewell and shower party. Five young people of the Christ's Ambassadors of the Bethel Assembly of God received bon voyage wishes, and Miss Mildred Jones was honored by congratulations
 Leaving Juneau soon to enter the Northwest Bible Institute of Seattle by the first of October are Anna Lee Houk, Dorothy and Genevieve White and Waldo and Daniel Nicodemus.
 Climax of the evening came when a decorated umbrella full of bridal gifts was presented to Miss Jones, who was completely surprised. The honored guest is to be married to Edward Babten on September "A The 10 guests wished the bride-to-be a happy future.
 During the evening, which was spent singing choruses and playing Bible games. new arrival was in- troduced. She is Miss Mary Louise Crowell, who recently came to Ju- neau from California.
 Refreshments were served using two themes, bridal shower and bon voyage wishes. Two large cakes weer served, one decorated with Bon Voyage" an dthe names of those leaving, and the other a wed- ding cake. Other refreshments were fruit jello and candles made of gum drops as favors. The latter were used in a candle ceremony.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
HEDY LAMAR, I CLARK GABLE
 STAR TOGETHER
"Comrade X" Brings Tor rid Pair to Capitol Screen
 in Hilarious Comedy

In Boom Town Hedy Lamar romanced with Clark Gable, but lost him, which prompted thousands of fans to request Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer to put them together as hero and heroine in another picture. The result is "Comrade X," an hilarious, adventuresome comedy, wh c n comes Sunday to the Capitol Thea tre.
 This is Gables first real rollick- ing comedy since Tt Happened ! One Night and again presents him as newspaperman, this tinle foreign correspondent in Russia. It also opens a new field for Miss Lamar, who goes comedienne, with no punches pulled, as a Moscow 1 lady street car "motorman"
 The film opens with Gable wear ing a beard and uncovering scoops about Russian revolts and famines. It is climaxed by a dizzy, funny bone tickling escape in a Soviet army tank, after the Ogpu has dis covered that he is the guilty re- porter.
 Miss Lamar not only joins Gable l in his daredevil escapades, but often tops him. She has a rough and-tumble fight with him, and with another girl, operates a street car and drives a tank
 Featured in the supporting cast are Oscar Homolka, Felix Bressart, one of the three comedy Russian Commissars in "Ninotchka," and Eve Arden. The production was directed by King Vidor, the noted director of Northwest Passage" and was produced by Gottfried Reinhardt, son of the famous Max Reinhardt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
SERVICES FOR MRS. E. (. ADAMS
 SET TOMORROW

Funeral services for Mrs. E. C. Adams will take place tomorrow af- ternoon at o'clock in the Charles w. Carter Chapel, Chapel, wit h Eugene Hopper of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church reading the ser vices.
 Mrs. Adams died in St. Ann's Hospital from a heart ailment ear Her this week She was the wife of the owner of the Elite Studio and had been in Juneau for many years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Adams leaves three daughters, a brother and a sister
 Pallbearers will be G. E. Alm- quist, A. Knight. Percy Pond, J. Messer, E. Johnson, and w. Walker. Interment will be in the Moose Plot at Evergreen Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13

Rene MOntbrand ana SttpCn1IureH On the pier waiting when the s. s. Exeter arrived in New York from Lisbon, Portugal, was Rene Mont brand of Dayton, O., who greeted his stepchildren, Roland and Yo- lande Veyrieras, who were born in France and had been living in
 Vichy.
 -s
 BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
First Fall Meeting of
 ChapeIddies Tuesday

A meeting of the Chapeladies is planned for Tuesday, September l6 at 7;3O o'clock in the evening. All members of the organization are requested to be present at the gath- ering, which will be held in the home of Mrs. Harry Arnold.
 This is the first meeting of the winter season after busy summer and one of the items of business will be the election of officers for the ensuing year. A most cordial invitation is extended to all ladies in the community who are inter- ested in attending.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
Swaps to Be Honored Al Bon Voyage Party

Miss Doris Swap will be hostess tonight in her home in the Beck Apartments when she entertains at a bon voyage dinner MT. and Mrs. Alfred Swap, MT. and Mrs. Cliff ford Swap and their son Ralph.
 The Swaps are leaving on the steamer Aleutian flor a vacation trip in the States. While south they will stop in Seattle and Mount Vernon.
 Friends who wish to bid the Swaps bon voyage are invited to call during the evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
All interested Are
 invited 10 Attend
 Girl Scout Meeting

All women of Juneau interested in the Girl Scout movement are invited to attend the meeting Mon day afternoon at o'clock held by the Juneau Girl Scout committee. The group will meet in the pent- house of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
 The public meeting will be pre- sided over by it's President, Mrs. Robert Rice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
Ministers
 Will MeeI

The members of the Juneau and Douglas Ministerial Association will mee at Percy's next Monday after noon at l o'clock. The ministers will be accompanied by their wives and the Rev. w. H. Matthews, of the Metropolitan Methodist Church, and Mrs. Matthews will be intro duced at the session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13

BUY DEFENSE BONDS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
GOA Anniversary
 Dinner Tonight

Members of the Catholic Daugh- ters of America, of the Knights of Columbus and the Parish will meet tonight at dinner in the Parish Hall to celebrate the fifth anniver- sary of the founding of the local group of the GOA. Miss Mary Van- der Leest is in charge of arrange ments for the affair. assisted by Mrs. Jack Fowler. Mrs. Herb Red- man was in charge of reservations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13

BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
Arriving for Short
 Stay with B|alkweNs

Mrs. John E. Fanson arrived in Juneau on the Northland from her home in Sitka for a short stay be- tween boats. She is travelling to bKetchikan for visit, with her par entS.
 While in Juneau, Mrs. Fanson will be the house guest of Mrs. Vance Blackwell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-13
Mrs. Williams Is
 LedvinQ for Visit

Mrs. J. P. Williams is leaving aboard the Aleutian for two months trip to the East. She will go East via San Francisco and re- turn via Denver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02

sister, Mrs. Marjorie Sutcliffe, Sav- annah, Ga. They will witness the graduation of Mrs. Satellites daugh. ter, Miss Marjorie Sutcliffe.
 Mir, and Mrs. John Connole and Miss Alice Quish of North Main street, who have been visiting VII. liam Connole, . student at George. town university, in Washington, D. O., have returned.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Woodfield, Jr., of Millville and MT. and Mrs. James Woodfield of Beacon Falls have returned from New Jersey, where they spent the week end.
 Miss Grace Booth of Mill street Is visiting her brother, Warren, ot Los Angeles, Cal.
 Julia Frances Moroney of Plain- vile has sold Q piece Of land with all buildings thereon on Hillside avenue to Charles D., and Emma vagt, according to warranty deed filed recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
 Donald Walker Of 4s9 Sylvan ave- nue, Waterbury, and EIeanore Daiy of Lewis street. Naugatuck have filed wedding intCntiOna at the of. flca of Town Clerk SC. John here. | A AA MmmAAA VmmuAA
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Hart Of Brooklyn, N. r. were weekend wis. itors at the home of Mrs. Hart's father, Michael Korninsky of Myr- | tie avenue.
 Miss Janet Evon, Miss Helen Sher. idan, MT. and Mrs. Edward Hanley, all of North Main street, were week. end visitors in New York city.
 Mrs. Arthur Wedge and Miss Ber- nice Wedge of Hartford were week. end guests of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Koehler of Highland avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald MCMahon and children of Highland avenue have returned from Massachusetts where they visited in Springfield and New Marlboro.
 Mfr. and Mrs. A. W. Roth and sons of Dunn avenue were weekend wis., itors in Austin, Pa.
 The card party which was to have been held Tuesday, yune 3 by the Altar society of St. Mary's church has been postponed to Tuesday eve- ming, June 10.
 A regular meeting of the Nauga- tuck lodge of Elks will be held to- morrow night at 6 o'clock in the lodge rooms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
SIX SlO BONDS
 FORFEITED HERE
Men Arrested in Outdoor Dice Game Fail to Appear
 in Borough Court

Naugatuck, June 2 - Bonds of $i0 each in six cases charged with gaming were forfeited in borough court today when the six, arrested Saturday, failed to appear. The SIX were: George Diamont of 8 Cliff street: Samuel Harper, S4 Mel bourne Court; John Maxwell, 67 Aetna street; Edward zywnoski, i7a Rubber avenue; Chester jankell, 20 Hoadley street; Nicholas Evancha, 24 Nettleton avenue.
 They were arrested on Rubber avenue, and according to police, they were participating in an out door dice game. Captain Anthony Malone and patrolmen Timothy Reardon and Raymond Carlson made the arrests.
 The case of Louis J. Kosko of Wooster avenue, arrested yesterday by Patrolman Martin Garrick, and charged with driving a motor vehi- cle while under the influence of liquor, was continued until next Monday under $l50 bond. Police said Kosko was in minor accident
 The case of Raymond Stronk of Litchtleld Turnpike, Bethany charged with violation of the rules of the road, was continued until next Monday. He was arrested by Patrolman Fenton May 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
Risdon Factory Gets
 Army Brass Contract
Grommes for Canvas Coverings and Tents to Be Made Maeabe Iron Aluminium Workers Getting Overtime

recently been awarded another large contract for brass grommets, the brass eyelets used in all sorts of canvas coverings and tents. It Is also working at present on size- able order for the U. s. Naval base at Newport and in addition is a contractor for many other items which 90 directly to defense work.
 The aluminium department of the Eastern Malleable Iron com pany Is now working more than full time, and the greater part of this material is being used for equipment on naval vessels and @ large share for coast defense work.
 Savings deposits here In April were $7,908,780 as compared with $7,446,627 in March, and $7,223,343 in April, 1940; postal receipts were $12,s42 In April as compared to $ll,- 07l in March and $7,i84 in April, l940; gas and electrical consump- ton was less in April than in March but more than In April, l940. More telephones were here in April than In March or In April, l940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-02
30 VETS GRAVES
 BEAR NO MARKERS
Council Seeks Data on L0. cation of Each; None
 Decorated Memorial Day

Naugatuck, June 2-Decause mark CTS had been uprooted and carried away, location of graves of 30 vet eranS Is not known by members of the Veterans council and these graves were not decorated Friday, Theodore Hlnckley, council chair man, asks that anyone knowing the location of the graves of those llst- cd below report 1t to John Simmons, Legion commander.
 The graves are those of: James Brannagan, Patsy Daoni, Joseph Casey, Henry Dombroski, William F.. Darabas, Stanislaus Dulepski, James ?. Dooley, John Kelleher, w. Kas- mirski, Dominiek Mattatekas, Ed ward Maher, Cornelius Mulvllle, FL lis T. Mist, Stanley Rekowskl, J, Pal omski, Branek RybeSynski, Miezy- stan Ruzyski, Walfrid Stormwall, Joseph E. Stevens, Alexander Ssa- farek, Daniel Sutzer, Stanley Fran kowski, B. Wleneck, John Kozaczki, J. Buliecki, J. Krajewski, B. Koz- lowsA and Thomas P. Walsh.