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Evening star., 1941-09-04
Three Red Divisions
Smashed With Biq
Losses, Nazis Say
Berlin Reports Repulse
Of Soviet Attempt at
Block SEQ Landing

! B, the Associated Press.
/ BERLIN, Sept. 4.-Three Soviet
divisions have been smashed with
Gripping losses of men and equip
ment in the past three days by Ger
man forces which have repulsed a
landing attempt on the Black Sea
coast and an armored counterattack
on the central front, D.NB. reported
today.
At least 5000 Russian prisoners
were claimed in one fierce engage
ment in the central sector and loo
more in another. Yesterday alone,
DNB. said, 95 Russian tanks were
seized or destroyed One German
division was credited with capturing
a. thousand Red Army motor
vehicles.
The Germans contended they were
stopping persistent Russian counter
ATTACKS along the lower Dnieper
River and there were indications
also that German lines were closing
in on Leningrad, although author
lied sources acknowledged that this
does not necessarily mean a tight
ring around the city proper"
High Command Reticent.
The high command gave only the
terse report that operations con-
tinue successfully" on the eastern
front.
D.N.B. said five boatloads of Rus
slams approached the Red Sea coast
Tuesday along a German-held sec
ton. apparently trying to cut in be-
hind the southern flank of the
Ukraine, but were driven off by ma
chine-gun fire.
It said another Russian attempt
to cross the lower Dnieper River to
the German-occupied western bank
also was frustrated and German
artillery was shelling Red Army
forces masSed on the eastern shore.
(Supplementing the high COM
mands reticence, the German ra-
dio appealed to the people TO
forego complete and detailed
description of military opera
tions."
tThe broadcast. as heard by
c. B. S. in New York. said:
The people know only too we'll
why this lack of information is
necessary. But they also are
aware of the fact that each time
a campaign has been concluded,
detailed report was given"
(Coinciding with Russian re-
ports of German reverses, the
Nazl high commands general
led communiques of the last
several days recall a similar
period a month ago. The Ger
man high command broke its
silence then on August by re-
porting tremendous Russian
casualties. including nearly l.
000,000 prisoners. but giving no
new military positions captured.
The Germans then prefaced their
claims by explaining that wrong
conceptions" Of the progress of
the campaign had arisen among
the German people during the
period of official reticence)
Air Blows Stressed.
Luftwaffe blows on vital Russian
communications far back from the
battle front were stressed in Ger
man dispatches.
! Especially heavy aerial activity
was reported from the Leningrad
| sector. where the LuftWaffe was said
to have dumped load after load of
bombs on railway lines, artillery and
antt-aircraft positions.
German Stukas also were reported
ranging over the Gulf of Finland
and Lake Ladoga north of Lenin-
grad. ferreting out Soviet supply
vessels. At least three ships were
severely damaged in these opera
tions, said DNB.
In the Black Sea, at the other end
OF the line, Nazi plane bombed
and sank a Russian submarine off
the Crimean coast, DN.B. declared.
Evening star., 1941-10-20

The Soviet feet at Vladivostok
Is not likely TO be caught in the
same manner as the Imperial
feet was 36 years ago. But
neither does it have the same
striking power that Admiral
Makaroff's S squadron had.
In naval quarters it is believed
that before the new 100 per cent
pro-Axis government Of Japan
decides on any military opera
tions in Siberia, the navy may
dash over to Vladivostok, subdue
the feet there. reduce the forti-
f1cations, land troops and attempt
to occupy the principal port of
the maritime provinces. Until
the end of last week, it appeared
from reports received in Wash
ington that the japanese ad-
mirals had not yet Endorsed such
a plan.
The Soviet forces at Vladivos-
tok are not expected to be caught
mapping as were those of I'M
perial Russia. The main Soviet
base in Siberia is as well de-
Tended by land Notifications as
was the formidable Port Arthur
fortress in 1905. The defenders
OF Vladivostok are on the alert.
The Soviet forces in the Far East.
however. do not possess a single
large naval unit. They are re-
ported to have some 60 de-
stroyers and submarines and an
air force. How well trained for
naval warfare the Soviet crews
are. nobody knows. The U. S. S.
r. Navy has given no indication
that it is as able as the land and
air arms. Neither at Kronstadt
nor at Odessa has the Red feet
had a chance to prove its mettle.
No American or British naval
officer has ever witnessed the war
games Of Stains feet and if
certain doubts exist in naval
quarters here about the fighting
ability of the Russian naval
men, it is due to the fact that
they were never good sailors.
even in the days of the Cars
when the navy was the pet
child Of the autocratic ruler of
Russia.
Modern Fortifications.
But on the other hand, the
fortifcations surrounding Vladi-
vostok are of the most modern
type. The Japanese had to
purchase" Port Arthur So years
ago from its commander. Gen.
Stoessel, after many months o.
siege during which they suffered
terrific losses.
The air force could make
Evening star., 1941-10-20
The Great Game of Politics
Russion Tragedy Brings Another Wave
Of Extremely Pessimistic Feeling

Of helping our position, 1t Is said
would make it more painful and
precarious. The thing to do now is
to clear our heads and look facts
in the face. Actually, the goal at
which we aim and which we insist
must be attained before peace can
be considerable wit, the crushing
OF Hitler-is plainly unattainable.
Utter and irretrievable economic
ruin is at the end of the path we
are on. The sensible thing is to
stop.
Gone Too Far to Hesitate.
All of which can properly be de-
scribed as bosh. Even If it were true
that there is no way by which the
European continent can be recon-
quered from Hitler, the idea of
stopping either our own defense
effort or our aid to the British
would be unthinkable, from what
ever angle it is viewed. 1t not only
would be a craven betrayal of an
ally but incredible stupidity as con-
Germs ourselves. Stopping now or
slowing down does not make sense
We have gone much too far even
for hesitation. Whether Hitler can
be crushed or not, the only course
left for us is TO arm ourselves so
we'll that we not only cannot be
successfully attacked but will be
able to protect the whole Western
Hemisphere from invasion.
The salvation of Britain and the
encouragement of Russia so far as it
can be done are essential factors in
our armament program. The longer
and more successfully they resist, the
more time we have to make our
selves secure against the common
enemy. Even acquiescing in the con-
tention that there is no way to beat
Hitler, these things are true and
there is no alternative for us save
to plunge ahead along the lines laid
uONU. bul llldL COlllcIlllOll Is IlOL
true. 1t is wickedly false to say that
Hitler cannot be beaten. He lives
astride a seething volcano. In the
end the ground under him and be-
hind him will certainly crack and
he will be engulfed The way to
hasten that end is for the United
States not to relax pressure, but to
increase it. And repeal of the Neu-
trality Act is one way to increase the
pressure. Otherwise. 1t changes our
position not at all We may be eco
nomically ruined if the war is won
by our side, but if through failure
TO do all We can the other side wins
either the war or the peace We will
not only be economically ruined. but
spiritually destroyed and physically
threatened.
tCopyriRht 1e4lD
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Norwegian Mail Steamer
Reported Sunk by Sub
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN. Oct. 20-The 682-ton
Norwegian mail steamer Vesteraalen
was torpedoed and sunk off the
Norwegian coast Friday without
warning by an enemy U-boat." ac-
cording to Norwegian Telegraph
Bureau report carried by DN.B. in
an Oslo dispatch Yesterday.
The Norwegian agency was quoted
as reporting that the vessel sank
within a few minutes with more
than so Norwegians. A few of the
crew and one passenger were said
to have been rescued.
The vessel was said to have been
clearly marked as Norwegian
coastal steamer used exclusively for
civilian purposes. and not in the
service of the German Army.
The sinking was reported to have
occurred near Oksfjord while the
Vesteraalen was en- route from
Hammerfest to Tromso.
The Norwegian government in ex-
lie in London called on Norwegians
Saturday to avoid travel on ships
sailing the same water as Ger
man transports. A statement said
number of Norwegian passengers
had gone down with German sup
ply ships, and that the Germans
try to camoufage transports and
supply ships as peaceful cargo and
passenger vessels"
Evening star., 1941-10-20

is abetting China and has every in
tention of striking at the japanese
fleet. Accordingly loose expressions
from American members of Con-
gress with swashbuckling claims
that the United States feet could
wipe up the japanese fleet in short
order only makes it easier for the
bellicose element in Japan to urge
war if only on a basis of national
pride.
There is no reason in logic in
history or in tradition which should
make Japan and the United States
enemies. As great naval power.
Japan should be drawn to America
SO that the naval armament race
in the Pacific can be ended. But
to achieve such a result it will be
necessary for the United States
openly to demonstrate her friend
ship to Japan, and for Toxic to
reciprocate.
Such a move might be made on
the initiative of the United States
through the issuance. of an invita-
ton to Japan to send a mission of
three English-speaking statesmen to
confer at Washington with a mis-
sion of three Americans familiar
with Far Eastern affairs to see if
a basis for a new relationship could
be developed. Later on if the con-
America might invite a mission of
three Chinese statesmen and a mis-
sion of three British Representatives
with the idea of making a new four
power treaty to supercede all other
pacts on Far Eastern relations.
Diplomats in the regular course
must preserve certain amenities and
formalities. Missions or special en-
VOWS from each country charged
with single task by each govern
ment would be more informal and
better able to establish sincerity of
purpose on both sides. It's a step
short Of war and unless something
like it is done. the record may show
that major war was bred in
secrecy and that the public opinion
of neither country had an oppor-
tunity to interpose a word of cau-
ton or hand of restraint.
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Evening star., 1941-10-20
Britain Must Take Risks to Win
Lack Of Measures, in Lieu Of Suicidal Invasion,
To Aid Hard Pressed Russu Difficult to Explain

We have an excellent illustra-
ton Of great daring in the move
Of the Russians in rushing troops
from the Far East to bolster
their western fighting front,
despite the threat of a japanese
attack on Siberia.
Only the British war command
is capable Of deciding what
measure would best serve the
Allied interests in this Russian
crisis. Still, there are several
obvious possibilities quite apart
from an invasion of the conti-
nent across the English Chan
nel-an operation SO hazardous
under conditions which have
existed thus far that Britain
couldn't be expected to risk it
without further preparation.
One OF those possibilities is, as
has been pointed out more than
once in this column, a heavy
aerial bombardment of Germany,
especially the capital. The Ger
man air fleet has been raising
havoc in the Russian ranks, and
a diversion of part of this force
would have been a Godsend to
the Muscovltes.
No Great Risk Taken.
1t is true that the Royal Air
Force has extended its activities
in an effort to draw off Nazi war
planes from Russia. and undoubt-
edly has succeeded up TO a
point. 1t also is true that the
flying weather has been bad over
considerable periods of late.
However, appal emily the Brit
iSh command hasn't seen fit to
risk men and equipment in an
all-out bombardment of Berlin.
1t would be worth a very great
sacrifice to save Moscow right
now and insure Russia's continu-
ance in the conflict.
Maybe the answer lies in the
English characteristic of pro-
ceeding methodically and refus-
ing to be- rushed. although it
would take an earthquake to
make them deviate from their
objective. You knoW-tea at 4,
come hell or high water, and then
60 calmly out and win a Water
loo. 1t will be interesting to see
whether the workers new de-
mand will change the course Of
events.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
N. P. Accuses Wheeler;
Senator Denies Charae

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Oct. l9-Beverlv
Baxter, British political writer and
member OF Parliament, said yester-
day that Senator Wheeler. Demo-
crat, Of Montana. isolationist leader,
told him the United States was de-
termined not TO be drawn into
war OF revenge in behalf of the Jews.
Senator Wheeler promptly denied
the statement.
Mr.. Wheeler has some strange
idea that England is fighting a
Jewish war the Briton said, upon
his departure for London on Pan
American Airways's Dixie Clipper.
He told me that right across
America there was a determination
not to be brought into war of
revenge in behalf of the Jews"
In Washington. Mr.. Wheeler, in
formed of Mr.. BaXter's statement.
said that Mr.. Baxter was lust a
plain damn liar"
Evening star., 1941-10-20
This Changing World
Joponese BIitzkrieg Against VIodivostok
Expected in Some Washington Circles

things dificult for the Japanese
If they were to attempt a land
ing, although it Is believed that
more than so per cent of the air
strength OF the Siberian Army
has been sent to the western
front to replace the losses suf-
fered by the Russians during the
last few weeks. Exact data is
unobtainable because there are
still no American observers
either in Siberia or on the battle
front in Europe. The estimate
Is purely guess work.
If the japanese admirals de-
eide that a coup should be made
against Vladivostok, 1t is believed
here that the Nipponese have
sufficient naval strength to carry
out such an operation. The main
preparation necessary to sur
prise attack on Vladivostok would
be to eliminate the danger Of
air raids from that fortress
aaginst Japan. This would be the
only factor for the Japanese
strategists to decide-whether TO
detail part Of the navy for such
an operation
Japan is believed to have about
the second most powerful navy
in the world. On paper, the
British are far ahead of them,
but, in fact, the British have
lost or have had so many battle
ships, cruisers and destroyers
put out of commission that Japan
probably possesses numerical
superiority. OF course. the I'm
perial Navy is considerably weak
er than that of the United States
and as far as striking power is
concerned-about equal TO our
Pacific feet.
Position Of L. s. Fleet Vital.
But should the Japanese de-
eide that it is worth while to
attempt to take Vladivostok,
they could undoubtedly detail
powerful squadron of battleships.
cruisers, destroyers and airplane
carriers, provided they are con-
Evening star., 1941-10-20
By CONSTANTINE BROWN.

There is q feeling in authorita-
tive quarters in Washington that
the Japanese may be preparing
another Port Arthur" against
Vladivostok. 1t is recalled that
the Russo-Japanese war of 1905
started with a surprise attack on
the Russian naval base at Port
Arthur. japanese torpedo boats,
supported by light cruisers, drove
Unexpectedly into the Russian
port, sank the flagship Of
Admiral Makaroff and a num-
Der Of cruisers forming the Far
Eastern squadron of the I'M
perial Czarist Navy while most
Of the unsuspecting Russian ON
GERS were ashore. The admiral,
who had retired to his cabin, lost
his life. So did the world famous
Russian painter, Veretschaghin,
who as the admirals guest was
painting the feet at anchor by
order of Gar Nicholas.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
BY DEWITT MACKENZIE.

One of the striking develop
ments of the week end is the
demand of half a million arms
workers in 300 key factories of
England that the government
Immediately open a second battle
front to aid Russia.
The suspicion that Britain is
letting Russia down was voiced
at the conference of the National
Conference Of Engineering and
Allied Trade Shop Stewards. who
voted this demand. The chief
speaker, Walter Swanson, de-
Clared:
I'VE need to end now all
illusions that others have the
duty Of doing all the dying and
fighting while we in Britain are
not called upon to make such
gigantic sacrifices"
This isn't the first time that
such a call has been made on the
British government.
If the people of England feel
this way about the matter, it's
easy to understand why many
Americans should be puzzled over
the inability of the British to
render greater aid to their new
ally. l have been hearing that
question raised daily for weeks
now.
Suspicion of Caution.
Well, it's easy to answer the
specific inquiry as to why the
British haven't tried an invasion
of Western Europe, because that
great operation has been so far
from feasible that it would have
been committing hara-kiri to at
tempt it. However. one must ad-
nit that it's far more difficult
to explain why some other meas
ure hasn't been undertaken-a
more vigorous bombing of Ber-
lin, for instance.
One can understand the feel
ing of the British public that
perhaps the Government has
been PLAYING it bit too safe.
This is a crisis in which great
risks must be taken War is
largely a risk, and one reason
Hitler has achieved such great
successes is because he not only
has grasped greedily at oppor-
tunity, but has taken chances.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Two Flyers Are Killed
In Crash in Canada
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
COLLINGWOOD, Ontario. Oct.
2O.-Pilot Offcer r. D. Wilkes. To-
ronto, an instructor, and his pupil
pilot. G. A. Yearsley of London. On
tario, were killed yesterday when
their Royal Canadian Air Force
plane crashed about seven miles
west of here. Both men were sta
toned at Camp Borden.
Yesterdays fatalities marked the
third in two days in this area. Lead
ing Aircraftsman Ernest Allan
Brooks, 81, of Weston, New South
Wales, died in the wreckage of his
plane when it crashed four miles
south of Alliston, Ontario, Saturday.
He also was stationed at Camp
Borden.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Nozis Reported Raising
Morse Goods Demands
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM. Sweden, Oct. 90
Dispatches from Norway yesterday
said the German governor, Josef
Terboven. had issued a decree re-
quiring NorWegians to hand over
all tents, wind-proof Jackets, parkas,
knapsacks, heavy sweaters and ski
pants to the German Army.
A penalty Of three years in prison
is provided for violation of the de-
cree and only the Arctic district
north of Narvik is excepted.
A previous decree required Nor
wegians to give up their heavy
wooden blankets for German troops.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Ferry Plane in Africa
To Garry Honeymooners

BY the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, Oct. 20-The first
westbound plane on the ferry serv-
Ice which Pan American Always
soon will start across Africa will
carry a honeymooning couple, Mr..
and Mrs. Ruskin Rice, who were
married here October IL.
The ferry service is being set up
to bring American planes from the
Evening star., 1941-10-20

vinced that it could be done
without much delay.
Such an operation, however,
would be predicated on accurate
knowledge of the position of our
feet in the Pacific. For the time
being, Toxic is said to believe
that our Pacific feet is concen-
trated in such a manner that 1t
could be rushed to the Southern
Pacific should the American
stake there be far greater than
in the north But the Toxic ad-
mirals are worried lest part of
the feet based on Honolulu may
be rushed north to support the
Russians.
There are also number Of
British ships - battleships and
cruisers-now undergoing repairs
in our navy yards on the West
Coast. And they are almost
ready for sea. This is another
consideration which is bound to
be looked into by the Japanese
admirals. Britain Is the ally of
Russia and would be compelled
to rush to her aid if she were
attacked by any power. While
Britain can do little to support
the U. S. S. r. in its battle with
the Reich in the west. it is obvi-
Gus that its fighting ships would
90 to the aid of Siberia if the
Japanese attack Vladivostok.
Thus, in spite of the draw
backs, some officials in Washing
ton are concerned over Japa-
pese "bljtz" IN Siheriop ,ra+ers
Evening star., 1941-10-20

the outcome of
the war COM
parable to that
which infected
both the War
and State De-
partments, t o
say nothing of
various political
circles, W h e n,
right after the
fall of France in
June, 1910, it
was difficult to
find any of our
n,ilitarIy nr li-
Evening star., 1941-10-20

almost compete
" In the dark as
to what has gone
on t ese last
three months be-
hind the scenes
In the "conver-
sations" between
diplomatic rep
resentatives Of
the two govern
ments presuma-
b ly seeking a
( orm u a for
peace.
Evening star., 1941-10-20

color. let the air
get a shade too
chilly to be en-
tirely comfort
able and all you
read and hear
about is how the
great outdoors
beckons.
From now un-
til the end of
November every
able bodied per-
son is supposed
to go tearing
/ h gh the
Evening star., 1941-10-20

West Coast of Africa to the Sudan
for delivery to the r. A. F. Most OF
the westbound passengers will be
returning pilots.
Mr.. Rice is former Socony Vac
uum Oil Co official in Egypt loaned
to the Pan American Airways to
direct the establishment of oil
dumps along the route He will
take his bride to west coast
African town where he will have
headquarters.
Mr. Rice is the son of Methodist
pastor in Detroit. Mrs. Rice is the
daughter of Dr. Charles S. Adams.
dean of Oriental studies at American
University in Cairo,