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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Italians in Flight
Strdfed by Raj
Thousands Held in Trap
Stampede TO Hills
BY 4. f. ANGELOPOULOS
Int1 News service staff Correspondent

ATHE ms. Jan. IL Italian
columns fleeing northward from
the abandoned central Albanian
base at Klisura were bombed and
subjected to machine gun fire by
British planes. it was officially an
nounced tonight.
Hordes OF the 10000 routed
FaScists were trapped in the mar
row Berati road when shattered
tanks and motor transports at the
head of the column blocked
escape.
The British bombers swooped
down upon the milling thousands
with machine guns blazing and
turned what had been a rout into
an hysterical stampede to the
hills, according to informed
Athens sources.
These sources limited that this
follow-up attack might have been
even more effective than that
which resulted in the capture of
Strategically vital Klisura yeSter-
day.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Stubborn Battle Seen

But final approval will not come
until after a stubborn battle. which
VIII be conferred largely in the
Senate, where NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
narshaled their militant forces TO
take the isstes of dictatorship. I'M
declared war. and the end of de-
mocracy TO the country N radio
campaign
The fight viii be along non
partisan lines Eastern seeabOard
Republicans, with few exceptions
favor utmost effort TO aid the
British. Chinese and Greeks in
their wars against AXIS powers
tsttIIiif=tfIt Hiitf-fnterventIon bloc Is
composed largely of nald-mestai=F4
democrats and Republicans.
Between 30 and 35 members of
the Senate can be counted as
positive" votes for declaration
Of war against Germany If Presi-
dent Roosevelt requested II. Sen
atQr Gerald Z. Nye (R) Of North
Dakota declared TO-DAY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
International News Service Cable

BERLIN. Jan. 11.-Reich Mar
shall Goering claimed today the
German air force had virtually
paralyzed British war industries
and said that Britain's strategy of
cutting off Germany's metal sup
ply had failed-because German
ore =. is just as good when it is
raining down in the form of
bombs and shells"
Speaking before a group of $50
miners and armament workers
whom he. decorated for valorous
service. ering claimed vast
strides in German production and
said Britain's wartime armament
production has been reduced by
60 TO 70 per cent.
Other British industries. Goer-
ing said. have been reduced by so
per cent.
But German ornaments. he
stated. have tremendously in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Curb on Mr.. Roosevelt
Seen in Aid Bill Battle
Stubborn Struggle Forecast as Foes
Form Non-Partisan Anti-War Bloc;
Ultimate Victory Predicted
By CECIL Il. DICKSON
Init News service staff Correspondent

gress sends 10 him. whether il
limits his authority or not. -
Significant was the prediction by
Senator George Cd of Georgia,
chairman of the Senate foreign
relations committee that he
sweeping measure would be
amended. Affirming his approval
Of the bills general detectives.
George refused. however. 10 give
blanket support He said there
was considerable opposition 10 de-
tails. He said:
II believe the American peo-
pie will demand that the British
provide security"
He stressed that Republicans
and Democrats were sponsoring a
two-year limit on the vast powers
given the President.
Senators Austin fR1 Of Vermont
acting minority leader and Bridges
tRD of New Hampshire. both en-
'dorslng the British aid program.
however proposed the two-year
limit on presidential authority.
which Is approved bv the anti
lntenentinnist- bloc headed by
Senator Wheeler Cd of Montana
a group Of Observation-Disclosures
meeting secretly with Wheeler de-
clded 10 fight for the two-year
limit proposal. if they fail to de-
feat the measure. II the two-year
limit -ffItof1fJSr-tO auVo-
cate ending the extraordinary
POwpT When President Roosevelt
ends his third term on Jan. 20.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Turks Rocked
Smyrna District Swepi
By Earthquake

TSTANBUL. Jan. Il Heavy
damage was reported in the
Smyrna district tonight as the re-
suit of earthquake shocks sweep
ing that section of turkey
No casualties were reported. al
though many homes were SAID 10
have been shaken 10 The ground
and walls Of other buildings
cracked by the temblorS
a the first shock. which was
accompanied by loud underground
rumblings most of the populacc
fled to- the fields and nearby open
spaces. 1t was reported. This slight
warning saved thousands of lives
il was believed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
British Industry Crippled
By Bombs, GOering Says

creased since the outbreak of tn
war.
German armament plants"
he said, "have not had their pro-
duction touched by the air war.
British bombs sometimes
have temporarily disturbed work
but they have failed to halt pro-
duction in single factory.
But there's tremendous
difference over there
Compare the damage 20 or
80 British bombers have caused
in Germany with the havoc
wrought by 800 or 400 German
bombers loaded with three times
as many bombs as the British
planes.
mot a few attic fires have
been caused. But attic fires
will not change the course OF
the war when Germany Is wip-
ing out whole plants in Eng
land"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Act 10 Extradite
Lipmdn in Bride
HOUSING Contractor Held
After Chicago Arrest

Two Detroit detectives viii co
10 Lansing Monday to begin extra
diuon proceedings against William
S. Lipman. contractor and fugitive
witness in the Herman Gardens
housing project probe. who was
arrested Saturday IN Chicago.
Lipman. vice president and gen
cral manager of the Lipman Con-
Strucuon Company which. with
the c. A. Smith Construction Com
parry was successful bidder for
the SS.3O0000 project. is wanted
here on a perjury warrant.
The warrant was issued last
Tuesday by Circuit Judge Homer
Ferguson. who conducted a one
man grand jury investigation into
the contract award
Lipman jumped his bond here
and the bond was declared for
feited Arrested early Saturday
morning in Chicago at the request
of Detroit police. he promptly
announced he would fight extra
dition here.
After his arrest Saturday he
was released on a new bond of
Sf000 pending arrangement in
Chicago Felony Court Monday.
The decision TO send the two
detectives. Sergt. Leo Maciosek
and Mason Hirst. to Lansing tC
begin eXtradition proceedings was
made by Prosecutor William +.
Bowling after a conference with
the two officers.
The perjury charge against the
Chicago contractor alleged that he
made false statements before the
grand jury. He refused TO discuss
the accusation after he was ar
rested.
The Investigation into the Her
man Gardens contract began after
Council President John W. Smith
said he had been offered a SOS. 00O
bride TO vote for concrete con-
Struction ms cad OF steel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Deer Killed Runninq
IntoCar on Woodward

PONTIAC. Jan. IA yearling
deer was killed tonight at Wood
ward avenue and Square Lake
road when II bounded. against the
side Of the car of John r Craig.
81. OF q Midland avenue. Highland
Park
For several days reports have
reached police of Pontiac and sur
rounding villages of a deer roam
ing al large Conservation officers
believe the deer drifted down from
the north woods.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l.-Con-
gress will approve the all out aid
TO Britain program after -drasti-
c lily curtailing unprecedented
powers conferred on President
Roosevelt in the original bill.
The check-reins probabl. will in
clude a two-year limitation on his
authority and a requirement tlsd;
the British furnish some security
for American warShlps. planes and
munitions leased or loaned Ia
them.
This was the concensus tonight
among both opponents and pro
ponents of the plan. a survey of
International News Service dis
closed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Churches, Shops Hit

Among buildings smashed OF
severely damaged in the blitzrald,
which struck virtually all parts OF
the metropolis. were churches,
commercial structures. shops and
many private homes.
A sudden change in weather and
reported- simultaneous Royal All If
Force counter-attacks on German
air bases in northwest France to-
night were given a large share OF
credit for hating the fierce bonn
hardmeht less than four hours
after il began.
Despite the widespread casual
ties and damage caused, British
sources said the raid Hoped
badly" inasmuch as it failed to
kindle uncontrolled fires.
The bombardment was carried
out in two stages-first. thousands
of incendiary bombs including a
new fire scattering type; and
secondly. planeloads of huge demo-
iition missiles. The raid ended
more than two hours before mid
mG0t.
British night combat planes
helped the laundering anti-aircraft
guns in the fight against the
raiders.
The all clear" sirens signaled
the departure of the raiders within
four hours after the luftwaffe
launched its large-scale attempt 10
exceed the destruction wrought in
the freblitz attack on London
December %. London appeared TO
have had the full benefit" of the
Germans night work. No raids
were reported elsewhere in Britain.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Predicts Changes

Strategy Of the administration
in calling for virtual dictatorlal
powers for the President TO handle
the program, and estimated TO
cost between $1,000, 100000 and
10000 1000 900. m a n time. was
learned 10 be that the President
VIII accept and sign any arsenal
for dcmocracies legislation. Con-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Meeting Wednesday

Chairman George called a meet
ing -nl-his committee for Wednes-
day and predicted that adequate
hearings would he held to give
both administration and opposition
witnesses a chance to testify.
Joining House Speaker Ravburn
and Senate Majority Leader Bark
ley in predicting final passage OF
the British aid program. George
said
Probably the real debate will
center around the extraordinary
Continued on Page Four
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Survey Paints
City as Rich
But Shabby
Urges 5-Year Finance
Plan for Repairs
and Requirements

Picturing Detroit as a $500, 600
600 plant shabby for lack of paint
and ereak1ng for long postponed
repairs. the Detroit Bureau OF
Governmental Research SATURDAY
urged city officials to inaugurate
a long range financial program 10
include needed construction and
replacement.
The recommendation came as
Mayor Edward J. Jeffries was as
signing the city plan commission
the task Of studying future civic
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
International News Service Cable

SAN JOSE. Costa Rica. Jan. Ii.
Discovery of a cache of light
arms. stamped with the Nazi swa.
stika. at a point as miles south OF
San Jose was announced tonight
by Costa Rican authorities.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Rush Serum TO Athens

NEW YORK. Jan. 11-uNS)-
Al the urgent request of Athens,
$4,000 anti-gangrene serum and
an equal amount of anti-tetanuS
serum will leave Wednesday by
Clipper. The serum. which will be
sent by the Red Cross, will be
rushed from Lisbon 10 Athens, il
was announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Firearms Bearing Slvastika
Discovered in Costa RIGA

The police said they were qucS
tioning a group of NicaraguaaS
suspected of being the owners of
the firearms. but that this interrc
cation was proving unsatisfactory
as all remained silent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
IS Ships in Squadron

rThe German high command
IN BprfiuE announced that REJECT
planes for the first time took
battle action in the Mediterra-
mean area" and succeeded in
obtaining several hits on two
enemy naval units, including an
aircraft carrier"
Participating Stuka pilots in
their reports to German air
headquarters claim e d even
greater success, saying that. in
addition to the carrier. zone
battleship and other warships,
including a destroyer. were dam
aged by direct hits, despite the
fiercest anti-aircraft fire" They
said the British squadron they
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Australian Radios SiIenced

MELBOURNE. Jan. 1t lNS)
The Australian navy minister,
w. NJ. Hughes. today ordered clos
ing of four commercial radio sta
tions on the grounds that they
were broadcasting shipping infor-
nation potentially valuable to
Germany.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Dash to Cut Libya;
Fireblitz on London Fooled;
Bombs Rauish Portsmouth
Civilians inCapital
Help Extinguish
Incendiaries
BY GEORGE L.AIT


Int'i News Service SIAN Correspondent
LONDON. Jan. lI.-Waves OF
German fire and dive bombers to-
night hammered London with ore
of the worst commandments yet
staged. but thousands of civilian
and uniformed men and women
fought valiantly and successfully
TO prevent the capital from being
enveloped in flames.
The assault, which followed a
devastating raid last night on Brit.
AIMS chief naval seaport of Ports
mouth. killed or wounded numer-
Gus Londoners and trapped many
others beneath tons of debris
that Uttered at least one public
square. several thoroughfares and
residential districts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Report 5 British Ships
Hit in Mediterranean
Nazi Bonbers Join Italians in Attack
on Fleet; Rome Claims Damage
to 3 Aircraft Carriers
MICHAEL GHfNf60
Int'i News Service stan Correspondent

ROME. Jan. Four air at
tacks on the British Mediterranean
Fleet, in ene-rof which German
planes joined with the Italians for
the first tirne-Were- announced
tonight in a special Rome commun-
nique thai claimed three British
aircraft carriers. a cruiser and a
destroyer were damaged.
Bombs weighing 2.200 pounds
and huge aerial torpedoes were
hurled against British naval squad
rons in the onslaughts. executed
-aNer- tfettiiii@sfsets- m the s5tefffaff
Channel yesterday.
These multiple air blows were
acclaimed in Fascist circles as
having inaugurated a combined
Italo-German aerial offensive de-
signed to smash the British Medi-
terranean fleet and keep open
Italy's sea communication with
the British-invaded North African
colony of Libya.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Willie Hoppe Improves

CHICAGO. Jan. 11.-QNS)--
Willie Hoppe. famous world three
cushion billiard champion, was
pronounced much improved" to-
night at ST. Luke'S Hospital where
he was taken seriously i'll from an
attack of influenza
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

attacks was started with a raid
on British warships south oil
Sicily by German high-level and
Stuka dive-bombers, escorted by
Reich fighters.
A British aircraft carrier was
hit twice in the stern and once In
the bow with 2,200-pound bombs,
and a British destroyer was SINH
larly struck. the announcement
claimed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Cairo Puts Italy's
Loss at 80, 600
Shot, Captured
BY w. p. SAPPHIRE
Init New. service staff Correspondent


CAIRO. Jan. 11.--While REIN
forced British artillery poured a
hail of shells into the besieged
Italian coastal base of Tobruk.
Cairo general headquarters to-
night revealed that nearly $4,000
Italian troops have been killed.
wounded or captured since the
western desert offensive began
Meanwhile, British Empire
forces launched an offensive to cut
off all Cyrenaica in one great $50
mile thrust.
simultaneously a four-pronged
drive against Italian East Africa
from the Sudan and Kenya Colony
was accelerated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
General Captured

1t was also revealed tonight that
one of the Italian generals who
had fled from Bardia as British
and Australian troops launched
their final victorious assault, had
been captured while trying to
make his way to Tobruk on foot.
There was no indication as 10
this Fascist generals identity. al
though Cairo sources said there
was possibility it might have
been the commander-in-chief, Gen.
Annibale Bergonzoli. who was
missing when the great Libyan
fortress surrendered.
In Bardia alone, it was said, 36S
medium heavy field guns and
smaller sizes were taken, as we'll
as 26 heavy anti-aircraft guns. So
light anti-aircraft guns. 10 medium
tanks. lit light tanks and 708
motor transport vehicles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Girl Golf Star
Taken by Death
Colleen Cunningham 10.
10 Be Buried tuesday

Services viii be held Tuesday
for Colleen Cunningham 16. for
two years women'S junior golf
champion. who died Unexpectedly
~ her home. lili0 Rutland ave-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Encircling Movement

A strong imperial mechanical
column was reported striking
southwest of Tobruk in an en-
circling movement which, if sue
cessfuI, will cut off the whole
hump of Cyrenaica.
Such an offensive wouldImean
the isolation and eventual capture
of Bomba, Derna, Benina and Ben.
ghazi in a single coup.
Prisoners taken, the high com.
lmand stated, included a much
larger force in the recently cap
tured base at Bardia than was
originally supposed. A total of
44.808 prisoners. including 2,04l
Officers, was taken in Bardia alone,
lit was claimed.
Authoritative London sources
estimated total Italian troop
losses at 108,000.)
(The C G r m n Hamburger
Fremdenblatt limited that the
Italians might have to abandon
all of Libya and make a stand
on the far western borders OF
the colony
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

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death was
first be-
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result of
food poi
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Clarifies Estimates

Announcement of the official
figures clarified what had been a
widely divergent set of estimates
for the British captures in Libya.
estimates which ranged from
$4,000 to 10000 prisoners, with
even wider ranges in war ma
terials.
1t is now revealed officially,
however, that $500 Fascist off,
GERS are numbered among the
prisoners, and that Al medium
tanks, 1872 light tanks, $50 field
guns. with more than 100000
rounds of ammunition; more than
500 machine guns and TOO light
machine guns or automatic rifles
with 100000 rounds of machine
gun and small arms ammunition.
and LOO motor trucks were
among the war materials seized.
Much of this material was in 4
woeful state. it was announced.
due to British bombardment and
lack of care.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
rs Partisan idea

T'hpv are Interested only be
caisa hey believe Detroit might
mi a fcw Republicans 10 the Leg
stature, for a change instead OF
Democrats. Il the city is divided
lnfo districts
Although ihelr arms differ the
e#f~.afa majority finds itsell
.at3 nIih Die Detroit Cilizens
I.a.ue. Election Supervisor Oak
us + D.>o1 TIE Board oi super
of- ard ofrer officials and
~ arf Interested be- election re-
40 proposed constitutional
ru#rt passed by the voters
lara Detroit Wi. BE pitt into
#--al-G II Soc county super
,-.H. ha-e1 rs feariy
r>e 90 8 population basis.
/ tr s em voters VIII
-a ere canai date irom amons
. /e rauts IN theH own
ae H15 ao.t instead oi stahhne
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Expect ms TO Fight

Detroit member of the House Of
TaprcscqtztINcS haNln been
,Iacied urier the present system.
VII fi1hf tha proposed reform
nos. may cnlLst lhe holm III DEM
ree-4t-. a both tFe IIe.eist- nj Sen.
49,
Fat -Rcp4blicAn-p4-lI has
eate ma ioflLcs Ia each branch and
f71zo on state members are whole
leatjedlt in favor of the proposal.
-la.2-- are i--l---a - ii4-ttfeetiitt t.iit-e-
----r 0.iciais the city adminls'ra-
Ton ord th7 -WIyTg County, board
ul Super .Sors.
Tae=f--4i4---ll -.--4.nlRarg are not
r. sncri0r t+--- fe{srm because Of
u.tv Tor Detroit voters who are
compelled each primary 70 pick
qualified legislators from s'agger-
a.- Ecf. of candidates.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Six Churches Hit

The especially equipped Raj
night fighterS-Britain's new arm
OF defense against night raids
were credited also with having
limited the damage done in the
night-long bombardment of Ports
mouth which ended early Sat
urday
They shot down one and were
reported to have fatally disabled
five of the raiders. Portsmouth's
anti-aircraft guns felled another
Nevertheless. scores of buildings
and homes in the southern English
port were wrecked or damaged,
including six churches, hotels.
schools. theaters, movie houses.
hospitals and model tenement
houses. Numerous fires were set
and several persons were killed or
injured
The Germans claimed TO have
started at least IS fires in Ports
mouth, including two giant con-
flagratlons.)
Thee lord mayor of Portsmouth.
O. l.. Daley in statement TO
It's citizens. said:
AT last the blow has fallen.
Our proud city has been hit. and
hit very hard. by the enemy"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Bureaus Recommendation

As a solution Of the repair anC
replacement needs of Detroit'S
streets. sewers. sidewalks. public
buildings and other physical assets
the bureau recommends:
definite five year financial
L program on a virtual budget
basis.
establishment of priorities.
- scheduling most needed i'm
prOvements for early construc-
ton.
With the present budget Of APP
proximately SGT soc 600 as a guiGe
Common Council and the mayor
next month viii begin budgetnnl
expenditures for l94l-42 II they
follow the bureaus recommends,
ton they project their financial
thinking 10 1916.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Carrier Hit Twice

The special bulletin. issued sew
eral hours after the regular
Italian high command commune
que had announced Germany's
entry into the Mediterranean
struggle. said Fridays series of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

IN music and would
have graduated in June. She was
the daughter of George NJ Gun
ningham ca d d y chairman at
Western Golf and Country Club
and manager of the Detroit Tag
and Salesbook Company.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Think of Today Only

The bureau comedies that long
range financing is politically t4ff-
popular Job holders. II admits. are
prone 10 think more-oi today :
problems and tomorrow's election
than of the city's condition five
Na=f-r- from, NOW
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Brest and Havre
Attacked by Raj
Maj Ship Bases Thumped
in Moonlight Raid
BY JAMES +. BROWN
Init News Service staff Correspondent

/ LONDON, Jan. II. = Smashing
British night raids on the Ger
man occupied French ports OF
Brest and lie Havre. where NaZi
shipping was heavily attacked,
were announced in London today.
The Raj assault on the German
naval base at Brest was the fourth
carried out this week. German
naval establishments there were
plastered with tons of bombs.
An air ministry announcement
issued Saturday afternoon stated:
I'm bright moonlight the Raj
bombed the dOckyard at Brest
last night.
1.-TWO direct hits were OBJ
tanned on the bows of a large
vessel and fires were started In
the dockyard.
Smashing BloW Seen
SnlppinS AT LIE hdNTt also
was bombed.
NO British planes are
missing"
The British attack on Brest
Friday night followed up series
of assaults on that base which is
believed to have caused widespread
destruction.
This raid was the latest of a
series of British air blows that
pulverized Axis targets from Nor
way through Europe to the Red
Sea and which included Friday
tremendous full dress" daylight
assault on the Pas de Calais dis
trict of occupied France.
"A German radio broadcast
claimed at least six and per-
haps eight British planes were
shot down when the British.
Friday, raided the Channel
portS,D AN- =