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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Washington Is Urged
As Headquarters for
Allied War Council
Discussions Under Way
For Establishment of
Supreme Authority
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 18.-Discussions
are under way for establishment of
q supreme Allied war authority to
direct high strategy against the Axis,
the authoritative British Press As
ISOLATION said tonight, and some
quarters here believe Washington
should be its headquarters.
Informed opinion in London was
divided on the desirebility Of WASH
ington or London as the seat of the
prospective Allied Grand Council.
Keynoting comment of British
news organizations, the Press Asso-
citation said:
In capitals of each of the four
great Allied powers tthe United
States, Britain, China and RUSSIA
leaders and spokesman have already
indicated their agreement to the
general principle of supreme au-
thority for direction of the war.
Discussions Proceeding.
Discussions which now are pro-
ceeding between service and political
experts are designed to bring the
necessary machinery into being
Clement r. Attlee, Lord Privy
Seal. told the House of Commons to-
day that discussions now are under
way for "concerting Allied war
plans" and arrangements with the
Chinese high command ARE well
| advanced"
Speaking in the House in the abb
sence of Prime Minister Winston
Churchill Maj. Atlee said he could
not 90 into details for reasons Of
security.
Mai. Attlee said the British gov
eminent was in constant consulta-
ton with the prime ministers of the
| dominions on Allied war plans, but
there was no immediate indication
that an empire war cabinet would
be formed.
1t was believed in London that re-
sponsible representatives of Britain,
the United States, Russia and the
Netherlands were arranging i'm
portant discussions of grand strategy
and that these talks were likely to
involve high officials.
The House, disturbed by reports
from the Far East, voted to cut its
Christmas recess in half and exacted
a promise from the government that
Commons would be recalled in case
of important developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Fire Sweeps Rockville Home

Fire caused ny an overheated
stove swept the two-story frame
dwelling of Marion l.. Chapman, $40
Grant avenue, Rockville, Md, this
afternoon. Members OF the Rock
vile Volunteer Fire Department
fought the blaze for almost an hour
before bringing 1t under control.
Firemen estimated the damage at
more than $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Z Indicted in Roising
Of 'CiviIiun Aid Fund
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GREENSBORO. N. c., Dec. 10
Two middle-aged men were indicted
by the Guilford County grand jury
today on charges of conspiracy to
obtain money under false pretenses
for American Civilian Aid
Booked as Thomas A. Bruno. alias
Major Bruni, and the Rev. E. Pigott-
Simkin, alias Dr. E. P. SimkinS, the
defendants were remanded to jail
under bonds of $4,000 each, fixed at
a hearing by Superior Court Judge
j. A. Rousseau.
Solicitor H. L. Koonce. who sought
the indictments. said he was un-
able to establish that American
Civilian Aid" was legitimate or
ganization. Papers found on the
men, he said, indicated they had
been acquainted in high circles in
New York and Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Admiral Nimitz, New Pacific
Commander, Sees President

Due to leave soon to take over
command of the Pacific Fleet in
place of Admiral Husband E. Kim
mel, who is to be a party to the
presidential investigation of the bat
tie of Pearl Harbor, Admiral Nimitz
told reporters:
IT am very sensible of the fact
I am being intrusted with a very
great responsibility which I intend
to discharge to the utmost OF my
ability
In response to a question, Secre-
tary Knox said Admiral Nimitz is
not succeeding to Admiral Kimmefs
title as commander in chief OF the
combined American fleets, but only
to command Of the Pacific units.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
ItoIiun Sub Is Missing
with British Prisoners
Nv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ROME, Dec. 10 Official Radio).-
The Italian high command said to-
day a Fascist submarine with ~
captured British officers on board
was missing at sea.
The undersea craft presumably
moving to Italy prisoners taken in
the battle of Libya) has failed to
return to its base" the high COM
mand said.
The British yesterday announced
the sinking of the Italian subma-
rine Ammiraglio Caracciolo in the
Central Mediterranean. 1t said
Gen. Guido Lami and 10 other
Italian officers were aboard en- route
from Libya to Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18

was required to register as foreign
agent with the State Department.
Asked by Commissioner Turnage
how she wished to plead, Miss In
gals asked question after question
and then said she wished to tele-
phone a lawyer in New York.
F. B. I. agents said this call would
be arranged.
One question Miss ingalls, asked
was whether being an agent meant
taking ar oath and swearing al
legiance, which I never did"
I was a free agent and took no
orders" she said.
II followed no orders other than
my own. I was doing something
which I knew might be questioned
if it we're found out. I undertook
something that I thought I could
handle alone and I guess I over
reached myself"
An F. B. I. agent said she had de-
scribed her activities in statement
as counter espionage.
Miss ingalls, created something of
a Juror in September, 1889. when
she flew over the White House
Grounds and dropped peace PAM
phlets. Three years earlier she had
released pigeons carrying a peace
plea addressed to President Roose-
welt.
Miss ingalls,, vaudeville dancer
when Charles A. Lindbergh flew to
Paris, was once associated with the
Women's National Committee to
Keep the United States Out of War.
The leaflets she dropped in 1899
fell near the Capitol and near the
White House and the c. A. A. sus-
pended her license for flying over a
restricted zone. After a hearing, it
was recommended that she be rep
rimanded and her license was re-
stored.
Active on Won,er's Committee.
She has been active in the work
of the Women's Committee and was
once barred from Senate Foreign
Relations Committee hearing on
neutrality law revision.
She became the first woman to
pilot a plane nonstop from the
East to the West Coast in 1885 and
that same year was awarded the
Harmon award for women flyers.
In 1884 she made a l6.0o0-mile
fight from Miami, Fla, to the West
Indies and Central and South Amer
lea, during which she was forced
down in Brazil.
An official of the Justice Depart
ment said that Miss ingalls, was 80
and a native of New York City. Of
ficials said they were not acquainted
with her racial extraction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Racing Results
Rossvans, other selections ant
entries for tomorrow, Page Az.
Charles Town

FIRST RACE-Purse $500; CLAIMING
B sRa He ao fS4o 4oe
Easter Rabbit kelly 400 ~
Vivscous tO'Malley) sou
Also ran@Charmins Boy, Tavern, Alersy,
ier-Lin, Wild Irish.
SECOND RAcE-Purse, $500; claiming
Queen Meadow (RooD $50 $50 $50
We We t tss !sssoees' 4st
Also ranwLady Ariel, Goantell, CHANGER,
Steel ROD, Tantrum.
THIRD RACE-Purse, $500; claiming
Swear odds and up; ~. miles ae % 90
Bona pS BOY Boy (Tesserp '' 80 49,
sunny Rose LWray) 2.so
Also ran-slusger, Jumelus, Dotvill
Town Car, Accidental.
FOURTH RACE-Purse. $500; claimins;
M G5 ysar %fsh Charles r so 'c s4S
Sampler tCowleyl $50 3ssoo
Rolls Rough tSha1eD $50
Also ran-pisear, Darling Star, Free
FIFTH RAcEwpuTse, $500: claiming;
High Bud (Dufford) 4.40 ESQ
McHenry (RooD 2.SO
Time :24ao.
Also ran-Ariel GaZelle. Not High, Ber-
wyn, More Sir and Royal Echo.
SIXTH RACE-Purse $500: claimins
3-yaer-olds and up; Is miles.
Two Ply tCarrillol 1900 $50 40
Bob Junior tWrighD $40 3.iC
Fitzedward Carr $50
Time 524s
Also ran-Lingerie. Braxton Bell, Pre-
mier Avril. Royal Wanton and Love Mark
SEVENTH RACE-Purse. 5000; claiming
4-year-olds and UP: ~ miles.
Speed Ship kelly 1850 100 40C
6tumptown Carr $40 4 Gf
Ovando tGlidewelD SOC
Time, All.
Also ran-Dark Friend. Repeller, II
Gonna. Omciate, Front Fender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Pro Football Bowl Game
To Be Played in New York

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 18.-The Pro
Bowl game between the winner OF
SUNDAYS title battle between the
New York Giants and Chicago
Bears and a squad selected from the
nine other National Football League
teams will be played at New York
January 4 instead of at Los Angeles,
Commissioner Elmer Layden an
nounced today.
The game, previously an annual
event at Los Angeles, but driven
away from the West Coast by the
war, will be played for the benefit OF
the Naval Relief Society of the Sd
Naval District, Layden said. 1t will
be played at the Polo Grounds, the
Giants home park.
The all-star squad will assemble
in New York Tuesday to begin drills
under the coach whose team loses
Sundays game here.
Sammy Baugh, Willie Wilkin and
Dick Farmer are the three men,
bers of the Redskins invited to join
the all-star squad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
r. A. F. Blasts Scharnhorsi
And Gneisenau al Brest

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 18.-The r. A. F.
bombed the German battleships
Scharnhorst and Gneisenau in day.
light today with powerful force OF
its heaviest bombers, the British
announced
An Air Ministry communique said
"the ships are believed to have been
hit"
Bombers and their fighter escort
shot down eight German planes
with a loss of six r. A. F. craft in
the attack, the ministry said.
The ships were at the harbor OF
Brest in occupied France, where
they have frequently been attacked
by British planes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 P.-
Stocks irregularly lower: selec-
tive issues resistant. Bonds mar
row; Erie Railroad issues sharply
higher. Foreign exchange quiet;
generally unchanged.
Cotton mixed; trade buying.
Metals steady; o. P. M. takes
control of tin. Wool tops irreg-
ular; price ceilings fixed.
CHICAGO.-Wheat unsettled;
trade on small scale. Corn steady
to weak; fair shipping business.
Hogs, lights lois lower: heavies.
1925 off; supplies large. Cattle.
yearlings, steady to Is down;
steers of Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Red Army Recaptures
200 Communities
West Of Moscow
Nozis Fleeing in Chaos,
Moscow Says; Khorkov
Again in Bottle Zone

BY the Associated Press.
Striking at the center of the Ger
mans Moscow line. west of the cap
ital. the Red Army was reported to-
day to have recaptured 200 commu-
mites. with its vanguard approach
ing Ruza, just northeast Of MOI
haisk
A great, perhaps decisive turning
point marked Europe's war as Russia
declared Adolf Hitler's invasion ar
mics were fleeing in chaos.
Premier Stain was quoted as de-
scribing the i1l-clad. fleeing Ger
mans as resembling the forces Of
Napoleon" in the bloody retreat
from Moscow in 1912.
Havas CFrench News Agency dis
patches said the German withdrawal
in the Ukraine had brought the
great industrial city Of Kharkov, the
Russian Pittsburgh" into the bat
tie zone once more, and on the CEN
trail front, Russian cavalrymen were
reported to have chased German
troops to within 10 miles OF Orel,
200 miles south of Moscow.
Cavalry Pursuing Nazis.
Russian cavalry is pursuing the
German troops, who are getting
more disorganized," the London
radio reported.
A Red Army bulletin said Russian
troops had smashed six German di-
yisionS-about 10000 men-ln the
Kalinin sector alone, 95 miles north
of Moscow. while in the Ukraine,
Soviet regulars and guerrillas were
said to have killed 5000 Axis troops
in a single. battle. 49,
Everywhere along the 1,200-mile
front from Leningrad to the South
ICoo DYTCCTAN page ADJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Woman Flyer
Accused Here
ByF. B. |.
i Took No Orders
Aviutrix Asserts
At Arroignment
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Laura ingalls,, noted woman
flyer, was arraigned today on a
charge of failure to register as a
foreign agent in connection with
alleged activities on behalf Of
the German government.
United States Commissioner Need
ham Turnage fixed Miss Ingalls,
bond at $500 and postponed the
arraignment hearing until December
26 after she asked for time to con-
suit an attorney.
The flyer said she had no money
and Government official said she
would be taken to the District Of
Columbia Jail.
Held Incommmicado. She Says.
Miss ingalls, told the commits
sioner she had been arrested yester-
day by Federal Bureau of Investiga-
ton agents and held in a small room
without sleep. She said they had
refused to answer her questions or
to let her speak to any one, and
had taken away her money.
The Governments complaint
charged that since August l Miss
ingalls, had acted, engaged to act,
and agreed to act as an agent and
representative for. and received
compensation from and was under
the direction of, the government Of
the German Reich" and therefore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, Dec. 18.-Japanese
invaders have been showed back
many miles in the Vigan area OF
Northwestern Luzon, the United
States Far Eastern command an
nounced today.
An indefinite number of japanese
dead and wounded were left on the
field of battle, south of Vigan, in
that action on Monday afternoon,
it was said. There was no further
word on what had developed since
then.
Sea-borne japanese troops secured
their Vigan foothold, about zoo
miles north of Manila, soon after
the outbreak of the war in the
Pacific.
The communicate praised the
morale of the Filipino soldiers in
yolved in the fighting. Other dis
patches said the Filipinos were night
ing valiantly in all encounters WIN
the japanese.
WAR Department communl-
oue No. l6 outlining the military
situation at 1890 o'clock this
morning, said there was no ap-
parent enemy activity during
wednesday" in the Philippines
and nothing to report from
other Areas
First Alarm, in Three Days.
Manila had its first air raid alarm
In three days at 1855 PM, today
U1:55 pm, Wednesday, Eastern
standard time) and before the all
clear came IS minutes later Japa-
nese bombers, preceded by small
number of fighters. few across the
city.
In all, IL planes were counted.
They were SO high they could hardly
be seen, apparently having developed
a respect for American anti-alrcraft
fire.
Bombs fell on Nichols and Fabian
Fields, but caused light damage, a
communique said, and no casualties
were reported.
Enemy activity today has been
(See MANILA, Page A-6D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18

Republican, of Connecticut, to
Ak the minimum age for COM
pulsery military service at FL.
BY the Associated Press.
Gen. George c. Marshall appealed
to the Senate today. to notify all men
/ between 10 and A years, inclusive,
that they were liable for active mill
tary service.
His appeal was made after Sec
rotary Stimson had announced the
War Department was planning to
extend the Army to the greatest
strength needed and would depend
entirely on the selective service sys-
tenn to make the increase.
Chairman Reynolds of the Senate
Military Affairs Committee read
the appeal from the Army Chief of
Staff as the Senate debated reduc-
ton of the present 2l-year minimum
for compulsory military service to
10 years.
Need for All Manpower.
Gen. Marshall told the Senate
that victory in this war will require
maximum national effort" and use
Of all manpower either in uniform
or in industry"
Senator Downey, Democrat, of
California abandoned an attempt to
send the draft expansion bill back
to committee for further study. The
(See DRAFT, Page A-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Big War Supply Bill
Signed by President

By the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt today signed
into law the bill carrying $10,077,-
600 900 in appropriations and con-
tract authority to expand the al
ready hugh production program for
the Army and Navy.
The measure, providing funds Tor
huge increases in ordnance equip
ment, essential supplies for an army
of 1000 900 men and funds and con-
tract authority for 800 naval patrol
vessels, reached the White House
late yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Rush for Golf Balls
Swomps Shops After
Rotioning Order
Tire Rdtioning Story on
Page A-19.)

Tire RdttOnin1 Story on
Page A-19.)
BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 18.-Golf-
ers and tennis players swarmed
into New York's big department
stores to lay in q supply of golf
and tennis balls.
As soon as the stores opened
their doors today-following
Price Administrator Leon Hen
derson's statement last night
that production of such nom
essential rubber items as golf
balls might be eliminated dur
ing the war-the rush started.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. re-
ported it was completely sold
out of golf and tennis balls be-
fore noon and that Is minutes
after its doors had opened 800
dozen golf balls had been sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Earlier Story on Page A-6.)

tE1rucr StOEy Oh rage h.oJ
After comforting for approximately
an hour and q half with President
Roosevelt and top ranking officers
of the Army and Navy, Admiral
Chester w. Nimitz, newly appointed
commander in chief of the United
States Pacific Fleet, told reporters
as he left the White House late to-
day that he intends to discharge the
great responsibilities of his new post
to the utmost of my ability"
Admiral Nimitz left the White
House in company with Secretary
of Navy Knox, the two having re-
manned for an extra consultation fol-
lowing an hours session Of the aug
mented war cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18

ARMY Ar Corps PHOTO.
March Field; native of Sun, w. Va:
last home address, Charleroi, Pa.
Pvt. Samuel j. Van Hamm, jr.
March Field; native of Fort Collins
Colo; last home address, Twin Falls
Idaho.
Were on Inspection Trip.
Secretary Stimson explained
merely that the officers were on IAN
inspection mission" at the time of
their disappearance.
Cen Dargue and his companions
took of from Phoenix, Ariz., at 5.35
(See DARGUE, Page A-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Senators Report Retirement Bill
Grew Reports He and Staff Are Safe

The State Department today received through the Swiss
Foreign Office message from Joseph Grew United States
Ambassador Japan until declared saying he and
members the embassy staff safe and we'll The
message dated December H. the first report from Mr.
the welbeing.of United States representatives in
Toxic since the outbreak of the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
The President Honors q Heros Son.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
bsessssf -. ls4l

70 TN Passnnr OF tn UNITED STATES n 1856.
a writing this letter act Of
faith In tbs destiny Of our country. desire to
sake request which naks In full eonfidsnes that
W shall achieve glorious Victory In tbs var ~
nov are ssinS to preserve dsnoerat1c way Of 1s
" request IL that you consider The
ssr1ss Of young American youth OF geed1y heritage
- Colin p Kelly. III - for sppeintssnt . Cadet
IA the United States Military Aeadsv at Vest Point
naks this sppso In behalf Of this youth token
Of ths 1ataons aprseiat1en q the hsreie ssrv1ess
OF his fashsr Who net death in line ef duty ths
very outset Of the struggle which sas thrust upon
NJ b. tbs perfidy o. . prsfssssd friend.
In ths eeavict1on that tbs ssrv1es and
example Of Contain Colin ?. Kslly Jr. viii Be leng
remembered, ask for this eoasidsrasieu In bshalf
Of Colin ?. Kelly. III.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Late News Bulletins
Six Reported Killed in Army Bomber Crosh


BAKERSFIELD Calf. lP-The coroner's ONCE reported
killed today in the crash Of Army bomber
Lake the Moave Desert 10 miles southeast
of here. Coroner N c. Houze route to Muroc,
Army bombing field Names Of the victims not learned
Portuguese Assembly Called in Crisis
LISBON Portugal 0D-Premier Antonio de Oiveira
Saaza summoned the Portuguese National Assembly for
extraordinary meeting tomorrow afternoon The Premier
said he would make important statement
Earlier Story Page A-5D
More Indian Troops Reach Rongoon
RANGOON, British Burma tp-Another large convoy of
British Indian troops arrived here today with full equipment
House Body Blocks Wire Control Bill
Legislation permit President Roosevelt take control
of telephone and telegraph facilities during the
proved today the House Interstate Commerce Committee
Members said the designed primarily the
Government prorites where necessary OF ele
phone lines.
Earlier Story Page B-1sJ
Senators Report Retirement Bill
Senate Civil Service Committee today reported
the Ramspeck retirement bill practically as passed by the
House An amendment made optional with both the elected
officers and legislative employees whether they
ticipate the retirement provisions Another amendment
provides that retired empoye be reapponed but
annuity would suspended during the period of
poyment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
Senate Hears Plea
OF Marshall 10 Draw
On Men 10 10 "A
Stimson Says Army
Will Depend Entirely
On SeIective Service
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
The Senate rejected today an
amendment by Senator Danaher,
Republican, of Connecticut, to
fix the minimum age for COM
pulsery military service at FL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18
GUIDE FOR READERS

(See DRAFT, Page ABB
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18

(See RUSSIAN, Page A-20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-12-18

WeO(neI FORECAST
Partly cloudy, slightly warmer; lowest tonight
about "a degrees.
Temperatures today-Highest, So, at 4 pm: low
est. 80. at 2:30 am.
From the Uniteo ctases weauer bureau Report.
Full Details Page Az.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-23
What's The Answer?

One Of the following erlpts
shout once every four years.
1t has poured out more lava
during the last century than
any other known volcano:
Mauna Loa. VeSuvius, Fuji-
yama. Which is it?
Who was the liberator OF
Latin America?
Which Of these cities has q
famous foundation for the cure
of paralysis: Warm Springs,
Hot Springs. Saratoga Springs :?
The common earthworm might
he called by any Of dozen or
more names. Can you give al
least five OF them?
Lake Okeechobee is one OF the
largest freshwater lakes in the
country. II IS located at the
edge of Americas greateSt
swamp. In what state would
YOU find ~?
Can you name the Dominion of
Canada's largest province
Two of these famous women
we're mother and daughter:
Maria Theresa. Marie Louise.
Marie Antoinette. Which were
they7
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-23
Knowlede Test

Substitute an English word for
tsl Reredos; tbl rars avis;
tcD faconteur.
In what book will YOU find
these men: tal Oberon. Cbl
Sir Bedevere tcb Horatio7
What is The fame Of these
letter men. "a John Jelli-
Coe; Chi Andrew johnson; (c)
Edward Jenner?
What place is the scene Of.
ca "Othello"; fb) The Call
Of the Wild; (cl Romeo and
Juliet?
Who wrote: (s) Little Man,
What Now; fb) Little
Women; (cl The Little
French Girl?
What name do you grNe 10: la
One who patrols a forest. (b)
one who clears the street OF