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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
A Hero in libya

Later he was awarded a bar 10
his decoration in the scorchlng
desert of Libya, when he charged
a battery OF big naval guns hurl-
ing shells weighing ton each.
Herbert Taylor is typical
young British hero Of this war
There is nothing OF the british
killer about him. His reconnais-
sance work in France, often so
miles ahead OF advanced troops.
and his deadly thrust against the
giant Italian guns had a back
ground of many years military
study.
He was a quiet scholarly boy at
Rochdale grammar school. where
some boys described him as a
bookworIn because reading of
military history was his passion.
He studied the writings OF the
great British tank expert of the
last war. Mai. Gen. j. F. {. Full
Ter He knew by heart all the
campaigns of Alexander the
Great. and the Tartar Tamerlane,
who. with his light and heavy ar
mOred horse, was the forerunner
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
Italians Surprised

But he was determined TO be in
the battle and his crew worked
continuously and repaired the
tank in time for the main thrust
on the town. ii was then that
Captain Taylor was given one OF
the hardest and most perilous
tasks ever entrusted TO a young
officer.
A battery OF four 14-inch Italian
naval guns with their ton shells
was holding up the advance of the
British infantry. Captain Taylor
was summoned.
"Chsrge for the guns" he
was told.
The olive-skinned Italian gun
ners thought they were secure in
their rings Of forts and field bat
teries. As they fired the giant
pieces miles behind the front line
they little thought that a troop
of British tanks was stealing up
to silence them.
The tanks, led by Captain Tay-
Tor. were creeping stealthily along
a dry, sandy river bed with steep
sides. The sound OF the guns and
the whine of the huge shells came
nearer. Finally, some Italian field
gunners covering the naval bat
terry spotted the British tanks
Concealment was no longer pos
sible and Taylor decided that he
must eliminate this battery before
going on 10 capture the great guns
The Italian field battery waited
until the British tanks were within
400 yards and then ordered massed
gunfre. The ground hsaved under
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
By Chic Young
By Hof
Bv Olsen & Johnson

University; (b) Duke Uni
versity; (c) Dartmouth Col,
lege?
How would YOU classify these
musicians in an orchestra: (a)
Andres Segovia; tb) Marcel
Dupre; (c) Vladimir Horowitzr
Where are these wonders: (a)
the Singing Tower; tb) Stone
Mountain; (c) the Statue OF
Liberty?
What American writer: (a}
was born I'm Paducah. Ken:
tb) was born near Haverhill,
Mass; (c) was born In Florida,
Miss.
ANSWERS on Page SD 4
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
A Stream Of Shells

Then the British tanks spat a
vicious stream OF shells and bull
lets against the stone walls OF
the fort. But the stone was thick
and Captain Taylor decided that
the battery which barred his way
could only be silenced IL the fort
was pierced. A barricaded wooden
door OF massive construction was
seen. Captain Taylor's tank
backed amidst the inferno OF
shells; then the heavy vehTsle
charged with all its horsepower
at the door.
There was a crash of splinter
ing wood.
The tank backed and charged
again.
The door quivered and crashed
10 the ground. The British tank:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
Picking Out Shrapnel

When the battle was over. hi
troops spent two days in remov
ing pieces Of shrapnel from theil
tank tracks. Lord Gort recon-
mended this young officer for IN,
immediate reward Of a Militar.
Cross.
Then there was work to do ir
Libya, where General Wavell wa.
preparing his thrust against the
Italians. Taylor was put in com
mand Of a troop Of heavy tanks
but in the advance on Sidi Bar
rani he met with his first set
back His tank struck a bidder
mine field and was put out Of &C
ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08

the Congress of the Southern
Confederacy was called the
Stars and Bars. 1t consisted
of a field of three bars, red,
white and red and a canton in
blue with as many stars as
states. How many stars were
there?
ANSWERS on Page Sd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
Daily Quiz
BY THE ACE ANSWERMAN

We've all got them, yet few OF
us count them. How many
bones in the human skeleton ?
What great battle of the
Revolutionary War was fought
on Washington's surmise that
his adversaries had celebrated
Christmas with too much drink
ing and revelry?
EVERY tailor keeps a goose in
his shop. yet health authori-
ties never seem 10 complain.
Why?
i-The secretary bird is a long
legged creature which feeds
largely on snakes. How did
it get its name?
)-The ancients would have had
little trouble distinguishing
between PhariSee and a
Pharaoh. Can you?
Sit isn't a shrimp and IL isn't
q strike-what IL a shrike?
The first flag authorized by
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
KnowIed ee Test
By DIR. sABINA III. CoNNoLL,

Complete this quotation: ta)
The price Of wisdom is
above ...,S OBJ Put not
your trust i'm 49,: tc) "A
wise son maketh glad 49,"
2-What is the middle name of
ta) George Cohan; OBJ Robert
Frost; (c) Ulysses Grant?
3-Who is the author: Ca The
Birds of Killingworth"; (b)
'Tortilla Flat; ic) BLACK
Oxen.
4-In what state II: (s) Colgate
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
Barrels Tattered

The barrels OF the giant guns
were peppered with tank shells
and bullets until they looked like
Maltese lace patterns. A white
flag was hoisted.
The infantry were able 10 ad.
vance, and an Australian brigade
major was so impressed by the
heroism OF Herbert Taylor that he
dropped his shesf Of messages and
dispatches to write a glowing ac-
count of the action.
This is the story of Herbert Tay.
lor thus far. He is only 81 and
before this war is over we will be
hearing more about him.
Tomorrow: Another tank
49, .nA hta skAr- - krauAru
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VII
By GEORGE lat
fst1 News service star Correspondent

LONDON. Dec. s. - Some
people were inclined 10 laugh al
he advanced tank theories OF the
Young Lancashire Stockbroker in
ore-war days. OldSters shook
heir heads sadly when he said
hat masses OF swift-moving tanks
advancing ahead OF the infantry
would be the decisive factor in
he next war.
"Why, dammit. This fellow Is
not even In the army. 30 why is
he trying TO tell u.s." they
storned.
The prophet without honor later
became Capt. Herbert Taylor
M. c. With bar one Of the most
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08

brilliant young officers in the
royal armoped corps. The laughs
Of those who thought they knew
better were just dying away when
he was given an immediate award
Of the Military Cross on the orders
of Lord Cert for magnificent
reconnaissance work in the Battle
OF France.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08

(Ths Is the seventh article
in series describing for the
first time the valiant exploits
of some of BritzIn's outStaBd-
ing heroes of World War II as
revealed in the official archives
of the British fighting fe4ees
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08
SaviO1'S of Britain: Tank
Theories RidiculIedI

! OF the modern armored division.
II was soon quite clear 10 the
young stockbroker that the tank
woaid become decisive factor in
the next war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08

Tomorrow: Another tank
hero and his story Of bravery
IN scticn.)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08

H EN- r Y

the deafening volley but the tanks
still kept on. The Italian field
guns roared in unison once more
but the sound of the tanks engines
grew louder.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-08

entered and the Italian gunners
gave up the fight.
Evening star., 1941-12-11

arrangement for the departure Of
the missions OF the two countries.
The Germans then took their
leave.
Departure Arrangements Discussed.
The Italian Ambassador, who was
accompanied to the State Depart
ment by Senor Cont, First Secretary
Of the Embassy, was informed by
Mr.. Dunn that all arrangements for
the departure OF the Italian mission
from this country and the treat
ment of Italian nationals would be
dealt with strictly on a reciprocal
basis in accordance with treatment
given American diplomats and ma
tionals in Italy.
Meanwhile, the department re-
ceived word that Count Ciano,
italian Foreign Minister, had sum-
moned the American Charge DAT
faires George Wadsworth to his
office to inform him that Italy con-
sidered itself at war with the
United States.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
British Report Attack
On Retreoting Enemy

CAIRO, Egypt. Dec. IL (P).-British
mobile columns are making success
full attacks on Axis forces retreat
ing westward from the FL Adem
area, British general headquarters
announced today.
Throughout the day our mobile
forces continued successfully to at
tack the enemy" the communioue
said, adding that details have not
yet been received.
British troops were reported 10
have driven back a number of Ger
man tanks which attempted to hold
off the attacks in the FL Adem area,
IS miles south of Tobruk Two posts
on the western defenses of Tobruk
itself were captured from Axis troops,
the communiQue said.
British Cruiser Hit. Italy Saws.
ROME, Dec. 11-(Oficial Radio
tP).-Italians said today a British
cruiser among the units bombarding
Derna, Libya, yesterday was hit in
an attack by Axis torpedo-carrying
planes.
A communique broadcast by the
Rome radio made no further men
ton of the damage to the ship, but
said the hospital at Derna was hit
by the shelling from the ships and
several staff members were injured.
A German communique said q
British cruiser and destroyer were
attacked and seriously damaged by
German and Italian airnen of the
North African coast.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
New EncircIing Move
Reported Begun by
British in Libya
Enemy Is Definitely
Retreutine,' London
Source Reports
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 11.-A British mil
itary source said today the British
Army in Libya was beginning big
new encirclement effort against Axis
forces west of Tobruk.
Polish troops on the Western
Tobruk defenses were keeping up
frontal pressure while British units
were moving steadily northwestward,
either to envelop the Germans and
Italians or to compel them to speed
their retreat, the spokesman said.
THE enemy is fighting a very
skillful rear guard action. but he is
definitely retreating," the source
said.
The British said patrols operating
along the coast of Libya between
Tobruk and the frontier destroyed
38 tanks in workshops in addition to
27 reported captured yesterday.
Evening star., 1941-12-11

of President Roosevelt's remarks
of September IL and October n. OF
Secretary Knox's confirmation Of
the stated American policy and Of
the American actions on the seas
against Germany. the German
government therefore establishes
the following facts:
although Germany on her part
has strictly adhered to the rules of
international law in her relations
with the United States during every
period of the present war. the Gov
eminent of the United States from
initial violations of neutrality has
finally proceeded to open acts Of
war against Germany.
U. S. Has Created State of War"
The Government of the United
States thereby has virtually created
a state Of war.
The German government con-
sequently discontinues diplomatic
relations with the United States Of
America and declares that under
these circumstances brought about
by President Roosevelt, Germany,
too, as from today, considers her
self as being in state of war with
the United States of America"
/ Mr.. Thomson asked that appro-
pirate measure be taken for the
departure of himself, the members
: - eto a N
/ in this country. He reminded Mr.
Atherton that the German govern
ment had previously expressed its
willingness to grant the same treat
ment to American press correspond
ents in Germany as that accorded
the American official staff on a re-
ciprocal basis.
He added that he assumed that
the departure of other American
citizens from Germany would be
permitted on the same basis of
German citizens desiring to leave
this country. He referred to the
exchange of civilians that had been
arranged at the time Great Britain
and Germany broke OF diplomatic
relations.
Swiss to Take Over.
The Nazi said that Swiss Minister
Charles Bruggmann had already re-
ceived appropriate instructions from
the German government relative to
taking over German affairs in this
country.
In accepting the note, Mr.. Ather-
ton said he was merely formulating
the realization that the Government
and the people of this country had
faced since the outbreak of war in
1939-namely. that the Nazi regime
represented a threat toward this
hemisphere and our free American
civilization.
Mr.. Atherton said that this Gov
ernment would arrange for the de-
livery of DR.. Thomsen's passport and
that he assumed that the United
States would shortly be in touch with
the Swiss Minister. He added that
DR.. Thomson must realize that the
physical difficulties of the situation
would require a certain amount OF
time in working out this reciprocal
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Clark Griffith Loses
Appeal for ! Extra
Night Games Here
Big Player Deal FoiIs;
Leagues Again Revive
Bot and Boil Fund
Earlier Story on Page D-1.)
BY FRANCIS Z. STAN,
C,.r St.A rnrrasnnpdspt


CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Clark Grit
fifth, 72-year-old president of the
Washington Baseball Club. waged
long argument for an increase of
night games in the Capital, but he
lost the battle here today IS the
annual winter meeting Of the major
leagues came to close.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Lands,
commissioner of baseball, cast the
deciding vote against the Griffith
plea for IA home games under the
lights instead of the seven now per-
mitted.
Connie Mack Declines Privilege.
The American League had voted
permission for Washington, St.
Louis and Philadelphia to double
their night games. Connie Mack
president of the Athletics. declined
the privilege, stating that because
the Phillies were limited to seven
under National League rules it
would be unfair. The National
League refused to vote permission
for more than seven games and the
matter was left up to Judge Lands.
Mr.. Griffith, who originally had
hoped to play night baseball in
Washington five times a week from
June IS through the end of the sea-
son, did not take his defeat to
heart.
Maybe it will turn out all right
this way" he said. IF there are
eight-hour Government shifts there
will be no time for employees to
spend some time at the ball park
And II we find that night ball is
absolutely necessary I can take up
the matter again with the Advisory
Council, Judge Lands and the two
league presidents, Will Harridge and
Ford Frick."
The final day of the meeting also
found the two leagues and Judge
Lands agreeing to revive the bal
and ball fund Of World War I
The purpose, as it was in 1917, il
to provide the armed forces of the
Nation with baseball equipment fol
recreation. The entire proceeds o.
the 1912 All-Star game in Brook
lyn will be turned over to the func
and. in addition, half of the 81 ,00(
annually donated to the Baseball
, Writers Association of America anc
$4,000 from Commissioner Lands
special fund will be turned into tn,
fund.
The ball and bat fund actually
was voted last year by the majors
but the Army declined to accept.
Less important legislation con
cluded the meeting shortly aftel
noon and the club owners split VI
in last-minute attempts to complet,
some of the player trades that hav'
been on the fire.
Mr.. Griffith admitted that HI
was very near" big three-corneree
deal involving the Boston Red Sol
and the Detroit Tigers. but that {
snag developed and there was some
question whether it could be WORKED
out As soon as the meeting wa,
over Mr.. Griffith and Manabel
Bucky Harris hastened to hold an,
other powwow with General Mana.
ger Jack Zeller of the Tigers, whC
is holding up the deal
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Lonsburgh Furniture
Employees Get Bonus

The julius Lansourgn Furniture
Co. has. declared bonus Of two
weeks salary to all employees who
have been with the Arm one year or
more.
Charles P. Hayden, store manager,
said those with less than year. S
service will receive the Christmas
bonus in proportion to length Of en-
ployment.
I'VE are grateful for the faithful
service our employees have rendered
and feel that they deserve more than
a mere thank you," he said.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Congress in Brief
TODAY.

Senate:
Considers bill to remove restric-
tons on use of troops outside West
ern Hemisphere
Banking Committee continues
hearings on price-control legislation
Republican members caucus on
legislative program.
Defense Investigating Committee
studies copper and lead supply.
Appropriations Subcommittee con-
siders $4,000, 100000 defense bill.
House:
May act on removing service time
limit and territorial restrictions in
selective service
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Joe Muha Will Captain
Y. N. !. Football Team
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LEXINGTON. Va. Dec 11-Joe
Muha, 2l0-pound back from Nc
Kees Rock, Pa, today was elected
captain of the Virginia Military in
stitute football team for 1912.
He has been a member Of the all
State team for two seasons and
made the second all-Southern back
field this fall
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Union Asks Full War Output

NEW YORK, Dec. IL P.-The
United Automobile Workers Union
&C. I. o. today telegraphed the
presidents of the General Motors
and Chrysler Corps. a request that
their defense plants be placed i'm
mediately on a 24-hour day, seven
day week schedule.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Tough Boy Pens Threot
With Christmas List
nv tho A.xociated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec 11.-Postmaster
Albert Goldman, at the annual
opening Of childrens letters to Santa
Claus, came across one from a
Brooklyn boy named Mike.
Mikes letter contained long list
Of things desired. and added:
You better bring all this stuff OF
Ill beat you to a pulp"
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Other Selections

Charles Town Consensus (Fast).
BY the Associated Press.
1-Berwyn, Skeeter, Paper Girl.
2-Sun Salvador, Mr. Jim, Ripping
On.
3Bill K, Miss Ksar, Irish Lancer
+Freeland's Lad, Hearts Entwine,
Lithograph.
cImperial Impy, Glorious Time, Sir
Echo.
6jCity Judge, Pep Talk, Hezdrel.
7-Baba, The Loom, Speed Ship.
8-Silver Beam, Hard Loser, Chide.
Best bet-City Judge.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Reciprocity Club Meets

DR.. Frank w. Ballou. superin-
tendent of schools, and DR.. Joseph
Murphy, chief of the School Medical
Inspection Division Of the Health
Department, will address the
monthly meeting Of the Washing
ton Reciprocity Club at o'clock to-
night in the Mayfower Hotel.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
SIXTH RACE TOWN CAR,
CITY JUDGE. PEP TALK.

TOWN CAR was extremely
consistent at Pascoag and his best
effort may be good enough to turn
back this evenly matched field.
CITY JUDGE has a win and
second to show for his local ef-
forts and he must be accorded
stout consideration. PEP TALK
won both of his Pascoag tries
with speed to spare.
Evening star., 1941-12-11

Charles Town East.
By the Louisville Times
l-Berwyn, Paper Girl, Shelby King
2Owaller, Jim, Westing.
Bill K, Streamer, Irish Lancer.
4Riskabit, Myrtle NJ, Lithograph.
5Croissant, Sir Echo, Imperial
Impy
6-Pep Talk. City Judge, Jumelus.
7-Omciate, The Loom, Suez.
9Chance Run, Hard Loser, Story
Time.
Best bet-Riskabit,
Evening star., 1941-12-11

corking effort in his first at this
point and If the substitute is
pressed into service he could be
the victor. STORY TIME and
AIRLINE for what is left.
Evening star., 1941-12-11

weather Conditions Last "a Houfs
Quite cold air has overspread the North
Central States and the Middle and North
Atlantic States. accompanied by mostly
fair weather. However, air pressure is
falling over the Plains States and the
west Gulf region and rather general pre-
cipitation has set in over these areas ana
is advancing slowly eastward.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon todayo
Highest. 54 at pm. yesterday. Year
ago, IS.
Lowest. 26. at 1888 am. today. Year
ago, 3s.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest 100. on July %.
Lowest. 15, on March Is.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon todayo
Highest, "a per cent, at am. today.
lowest, A per cent, at 2 am. today.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United states Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Evening star., 1941-12-11
FOURTH RACE - RISKABIT,
CAMPMEETING, HEARTS
ENTWINE.

RISKABIT hasn't shown much
since his winning performance at
Havre but the Bold Venture f1lly
is reported training very well
and she could come to life and
score. CAMPMEETING won his
last at this oval and he Is A.
good as the race. HEARTS EN-
TWINE won at Bowie and she
Is dangerous.
FIFTH RACES SIR ECHO,
CROISSANT, TIME HER.
SIR ECHO won his last test at
Bowie and he appears to have just
4 shade the best of 1t here. A
good ride could be all that is
needed for brackets. CROISSANT
has threatened in both of his local
tests and he could be In the
thick of 1t. TINE HER always
has raced well at this strip.
Evening star., 1941-12-11

FIRST RACE SIX EE T E r,
FLICK, PAPER GIRL.
SKEETER just missed in his
last two tries at Rockingham
Park and he has worked well
since arriving at Charles Town.
The gelding should take it.
FLICK won at Timonium in
September and she has to be
accorded stout consideratio ton.
PAPER GIRL has early speed
and she is a sharp threat.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
SEVENTH RACE-OFFICIATE,
THE LOOM, SUEZ.

OFFICIATE copped his last
at this point and he could be a
repeater. He meets the same
caliber of opposition here that he
trimmed the other afternoon.
THE LOOM won several tests
at Pascoag and he could be hard
to dispose Of. SUEZ Is fairly con-
sistent and she could be in the
pay-off.
EIGHTH RACE-CHANCE RUN,
STORY TIME, AIRLINE.
CHANCE RUN turned in
Evening star., 1941-12-11

Automobile lights must be turned on
one-half hour after sunset.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers Clear
at Harpers Ferry: Potomac clear at GREAT
Falls today.
Westher In Various Cities.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
SECOND RACE - CAVALIER,
RIppIVNG ON MR.. I'm.

SECOND RACE - OWALLEk,
RIPPLING ON. MR.. JIM.
CAVALIER has raced very con-
sistently this fab and her best
effort should be good enough to
master the sort she hooks up
with here. RIPPING ON has
been working we'll and she could
improve a bit and be in the thick
of 1t. MR.. JIM won his last at
this point and he is a keen
threat.
THIRD RACE-ZAC PAM, BILL
X, GOLDEN KEY.
FAC PAM won several nice
Pascoag outings and she scored
frequently on the Maryland half
milers. This is very open race
and the filly appears to have a
real chance. BILL X showed
clever form at Bowie and he
should be with the pace all the
way. GOLDEN KEY wins often
and he Is q threat.
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Weather Report

temperature ABOUT ~ degrees
increasing cloudness rather cold
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Charles Town

| FIRST RACE-Purse, $500: claiming
3-year-olds and upward; about Al fur
Evening star., 1941-12-11
Precipitation,

Monthly precipitation In inches in the
Capital (current month to date):
Evening star., 1941-12-11
R ocin.g News
Entries and Selections for Tomorrow.
Rossvun's Comment
Selections for Fost Track at Charles Town

BEST BET-SKEETER.
Evening star., 1941-12-11

THIRD RACE-Purse. $500. claiming:
3-year-olds and upvard; Charles Town
Evening star., 1941-12-11

5-year-oids and up.
CroisSant (WalterSt
Heart Play w. Kirk
Glorious Time tCowl
Front Fender w. K
Sir Echo (Root
Queen Blaze kelly
Five-O-Four Martin
Time Her tVesselD
Bobby Bunting tScoe
Fair Haired fPalumt
Imperial Impy Lo r
xBluestrins (Dsttilo
Evening star., 1941-12-11
SIXTH RAcE-purs.. $500; claiming;

SIXTH RACE
3-year-olds and up,
xJumelus CDattilo)
xTovn Car tShahe
Mr.. Jimmie tRoot)
Donaboy CVesselil
xCity Judge tWeirl
xGold Sweep (R. D.
xAsterisk (WrighU
xPep Talk OBocson
Hezdrel kelly
Carrickore tScocca)
Islanders CDattiloD
Actress IBletzacker
Ultima Thule (Cowl
Grouchers Boy &C.
Evening star., 1941-12-11

SECOND RACEPurse, $500: claiming
S-yesr-olds and upward; about AZ fur