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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
Navy Blasts Jap Sub
Raider OF California Coast Blown Clear on
Of Water; Others Also Reported Hit

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2f
ms With at least one Japa.
nese submarine blasted out oil
the water of the California
coast army and navy officials ir
thiS-area were hopeful today OF
taking a steadily increasing toll
Of enemy subs harassIng shipping
in nearby waters.
Destruction Of the Jap sub
merSible had been surmiSed here.
but first definite confirmation
came from war department
communique in Washington which
said
An American army bomber
from Lieut.. Gen. John l.. De-
Wits western defense command
successfully attacked an enemy
submarine off the California
coast. soon after the Subma-
rine was sighted, IL made an
emergency dive.
SCORE DIRECT HITS
a bomb was dropped and
the submarine emerged and
then sank Two more bombs
were dropped. apparently scOr-
ing direct hits. md filling the
air with debris"
Depth charge, had been dropped
10y army and navy patrols A. the
scene Of az least three attacks
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
Terms Named
In Hongkong
Surrender
Japs Keep Troops
There for Order;
British Responsible

MOON. Dec. 26 GNS). -
British troops IN Hongkong wer,
dlSarmed today and the rich crown
colony surrendered to the Japa
neSe.
japanese terms for surrender Of
the city were As follows:
I a certain number Of Japa-
neSe troops will be stationed in
HonGkong 10 MAINTAIN peace"
2 The British VIII assume
fun responsibility for immediate
cessation of hoStilitIes and pre-
vention Of untoward incidents.
3 Further details will he de-
cided later.
II was understood the 5000
British troops remaining IN Hong
kong were ordered to diSarm by
noon today. The japanese consul
and p other Nipponese nationals
Interned al the beginning Of hos
Titles were set free.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26

+ Murray 81 Of 1913 MAY street
Dearborn. 20 days for reckless
driving Thomas Kilvet Jr. AS
West Brentwood avenue. 10 DAYS
for reckless driving John Kory-
cInSki 20, OF 131 Forman avenue
10 days for reckless driving.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
The Weather
HOrRLY TFMPERAIIRts

The sun VII SCI a. S.o7 p m today
and rise tomorrow ~ 50 m
The moon SETS tomorrow A. i.iss m
and rises tomorrow A. 80 D. m
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
Jury Names
in
; Warrants
Mead, Weiss, Gaffney
Accused Of Pay OF
by Ferguson Probe

County Auditor Edward II. Wi.
liams today vas named IN three
grand Jury warrants accusing him
Of accepting bribes in the award
lns OF Wayne count ycontracts for
meat soap and insurance bonds.
The warrants charge William,
with accepting graft from
HARRY II. MEAD. Democratic
county chairman and agent for the
Solventol Chemical Products Inc
GEORGE T. WEISS who A.
head Of the Detroit Packing House
Market is said TO have had a
virtual monopoly on the county
meat business since 1897 and.
r. FRANK GAFFNEY. head Of
The Gaffney Insurance Agency.
ISSUED BY FERGUSON
The warrants, issued by Judge
Homer FcrEuSon'S one-man grand
Jury investigating county affairs.
specifically charge Williams with
accepting 1891 plus a commission
OF ~ for every drum Of soap pur-
chased by the county from Meaf
Just two days ago however
Judge Ferguson petitioncd Coy
Murray - Van Wagner for VII
llamS removal from office on tho
grounds he has accepted brides
totallng $50 .525.
In that petition Ferguson
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
IN THE
NEWS
THE American people
must not be dis

must not be dis
cOuraged by event
which have made it painful,
evident what must be ex
pected in the early stages o
this war.
The initial disadvantage
with which we entered tn,
war must have its price.
We have been compelled Il
undertake war without be
ing adequately prepared fol
1t, and must therefore pre-
pare and fight at the same
time-necessarily an arduOus
and costly task.
In contrast, we are con
frOnted by an enemy which
has been conducting modern
warfare on a broad scale for
at least 10 years, is equipped
for effective prosecution of
such warfare and is capable
of utterly ruthless execution.
OF course we have entered
most Of our previous wars
similarly unprepared.
But in our former wars. we
had opportunity to patiently
and painstakingly grid our
selves i'm our armOr. notwilh-
standing considerable waste
of energies and time and some
muddling of our laborious
preparations the while.
The essential difference
now is that the enemy is not
waiting for us to get our
fighting clothes on.
Previously, only our brave.
American boys who joined or
were drafted into the armed
services faced the enemy.
The rest of us remained i'm
our remote and safe COM
munities, and paid our taxes,
and went on short but suf-
ficient rations of sugar, and
got our thrills out of the COM
muniques and our shocks out
Of the casualty lists.
Now the infant In the
cradle and the aged in their
dotage maybe right up at
the front with the troops,
may be among the first to
smell the enemy's powder and
among the first TO know the
blast of his bombs. i
The American people must
and will rise TO these condi-
tons and meet them brayely
and effectively. b
They must expect heavy
blows in the meantime.
They have already sus-
tanned grieVOuS losses.
America is being tried by
IRE.
We have gone to war more +,
completely than ever before.
We must have different /,
attitudes than ever before, a
higher spirit, greater courage.
deeper faith.
We must not divert our
selves with regret for our ,
unpreparedness, because our i
inadequate equipment for war e
will not be repaired by dis L
cussion of past performances
but by immediate action.
The ordeal has already
been severe.
IL is more than likely to
be still more severe.
But we will quickly show
the enemy the quality of our
courage and faith in the face
OF whatever ordeal he is >,
capable of visiting upon us. =
America is unafraid and
indestructible.
When we have proved Fl
THAT to our enemy, under Sc
disadvantages which enable o
him IN do his Xarx- xvorot Ia AZ
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
Capital Made
An Open City;
Harbor Hit
More Nippon Units
Added TO Attackers
in Lineayen Area
BY JOHN HENRY

INV NrNN reFNife SIAN OrfpAp0nneun
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-De.
Tending forces in North Luzon
have been recognized and have
succeeded in hating repeated
japanese assaults. Gen. Douglas
Macarthur today advised the war
department.
This is the main sector of the
enemy drive on Manila.
Indications are, however, that
the Japanees troops in the Lin
gayen Gulf area have been REIN
forced heavily.
The war department disclosed
that attacks in this sector never
theless have been successfully re-
sisted.
OTHER FRONTS BRISK
Brisk fighting was reported from
other fronts on the island. with
heavy aerial activity by the enemy.
The communique. twenty-ninth
of the war and covering the mill
tary situation as of $50 a. m. fol.
lows:
philippine theater: From his
headquarters i'm the field, Gen.
Douglas Macarthur. command
ing the United States army
forces in the Far East, advises
that he has recognized and
strengthened the positions held
by our troops in the general
vicinity of Lingayen Gulf.
Repeated enemy assaults In
this sector have been success
fully desisted. Indications point
to heavy reinforcements Of Japa-
nese troops in this area.
Heavy enemy air activity in
the Philippines continues"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26
JAPs' LAST BOMBING

The last japanese military &C.
ton IN HonGkong took place al
= 30 p. NJ. yesterday when aircraft
bombed the beSieged troops.
London reported that CEN
Sus taken in Hongkong last
March revealed the population
then included 900 AmericansD
The Domei-Japanese WIRE
less reported from Toxic that
llonCkong had been surrendered
Internationally
LondonerS were prepared "a
hear Of the fall Of the crown
colony but they sull were i'm
by the colonial office 5
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26

The sheltered inlet on the west coast
n Luzon where Japanese forces effected
a landing in force in the face of terrific
fire and where American air forces are
supporting ground blocks engaged in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26

upon American ships Off the coast
with the possibility that some o
them may have been effective
hut this vas the first claim bl
army and navy authorities that &
sub had been hit or destroyed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-26

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ISSUED BY FERGUSON.

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24
Defense Growth Spreads Across U. S.

The first defense program went largely
those parts of the country which already highly indus
and concentrations of skilled labor already assembled
could be turned defense production quickly than
plants could be built
But the second phase has begun New plants which
had to be built to supplement existing facilities to fill
gaps in munitions production being located inland. In
miles inside the and land boundaries of the
try. That safety zone inside which plants and popu-
laons assumed to be relatively from bombing
attacks New plants WHICH did not exist at all before the
defense being located well within this safety
zone" Lake City, Mo-. and Denver, Coo see new small
and powder and loading plants rise at Charlesown Ind
The southern and western of the country have been
promised every possible preference in locating new plants
This all to the good from every point of view In the
first place. the events of the European have shown the
priceless advantage of having countrys productive fac
ties scattered few terrific air raids concentrated
Industrial cripple countrys production that
try is in bad But if it has many arplane, Steel
auto and munitions plants scattered all country
II much better protected against sudden raids sabotage
There the further fact that il is good for country
to be completely divided into sections entirely devoted
kind of production If section of country has
nothing but farmers that section will have interests which
be different from section which IL largely made up
of industrial cities Whereas if industrial production is
scattered that all sections have their factories cities
and all have their farms the whole country is better bal
anced and sectional differences far less likely to
Therefore it possible that great benefits will to the
whole pattern of the nation due to the sheer necessity of
building industrial plants for safetys sake regions where
they had not gone naturally.
Here ia another of those changes which is going
quietly that scarcely realize it. Yet this too like
other changes that taking place today greatly
change the America that ia to be.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24

TO receive attention In thls eoi-
nun ieffsrt must give nanns ana
adore. OF writer ONLY initial.
VII % published rbsn r.ous<ted
Mr.. Fixit; What are the
necessary schooling require
ments for one that wish-. 10
Join the F-BI. R.B
Present day requirements are
rather high TO Join the FBI.
Many are expert accountants.
Many others are college grad
yates. including scores who are
attorneys. For details suggest
you write the director. J. Edgar
Hoover. at Washington. d. c.
Mr.. Fl1it: what b.cam. Of
Creighton Hale. early day movie
star who used to play opposite
Pearl White In serials:
VIII there be . dog parade
this spring: cir.
Hale's last pictures were in
1899. the first. Nancy Drew
and the Hidden Staircase. the
second. The Return Of DIR. X"
There is no record Of more re-
cent appearance In pictures.
There IL no information avail
able yet on the question of a
dog parade.
Mr.. Ffxit: How much has the
sales tax been raised. When
VIII the new parking meters be
Installed. IL the legislatures
meetings always open 10 the
public. JOY BROWN.
ID The sales tax has been
raised from two TO three cents.
Cd The parking meters prob
ably will be installed within the
next 30 or so days. Everything
has been made ready for them
except actual letting OF con-
tracts and determination of type
of meter.
Cd Most of the house and
senate meetings are open To the
public, but there are frequent
occasions when galleries are
cleared and executive sessions.
confined only to members of
the legislature. are held.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn to the
womans page for the answers.
l. Are the little crabs that
are found in oysters. edible
?. Who was Joseph HAYDN
5. Which European country
was known in ancient times As
Hellas-
4. Which state u nieknamed
the Bayou state7
5. In which years was Oscar
W. Underwood q candidate for
the Democratic nomination for
president-
8. Euphratss y the name Of q
famous psrscn, river, or English
novel
I. What relation WAS Charles
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24

where do we get any opposition ?
The result is we are governed
by pressure groups.
Political parties should stand
for and fight for something more
than simply getting on and stay
ing on the public payroll. A
party platform should contain
something better and mean
something more than Just bait
To catch the sucker vote.
During the late political cam
paign, when listening to Roose-
welt and Willkie speak, one did
not find much that they really
differed on. 1t was practically
the same when Landon was a
candidate; both candidates al
ways bid for votes and support
from the same well organized
pressure groups One tried to
outbid the other.
Willkie found no fault with
the administrations foreign pol
icy. He apparently agreed with
its labor policy. He also agreed
with the farm policy. The Re-
publicans accused the admins
tration OF being radical, and
then a few days before election
we find John Lewis and Harry
Bridges pleading that the clio
should support the Republican
party. Is there any consistency
IN this? II just does not make
sense.
There is great need OF q con-
sentative party with sound
and constructive platform a
party that will carry on q mill
tant campaign II months in the
year for sound and better gov
eminent. There is entirely too
much emphasis placed on the
Importance OF winning the cleo
ton and getting on the payroll.
The main objective should be TO
fight for better government
win. lose or draw. II a political
party has not the courage 70
attack the forces that are OBJ
structing and destroying sound
government. We can not expect
much change from that party II
IT should get in. The same forces
would be the government
Has our patriotism reached
such a low ebb that we are not
willing TO fight to maintain
sound policies and good govern
ment unless we are offered some
monetary reward? The govern
ment should not be made
racket
OSCAR c. ERICKSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
NO GAIN FOR u. 3. OR
WORLD IN FIGHTING

Editor, The Times: You have
% generously given space to
letters by o. b. Germond. Per-
haps you may find space for a
letter written by disabled
American veteran.
wish to voice my complete
disagreement with the entirely
un-American view as expressed
in his letter of April 10. He is
only deluding himself in casting
derogatory remarks at the I'M
selfish loyal Americans who
place the welfare of America
and the lives of its youth far
above that OF any foreign coun-
try, dictator or king. Rex Rou-
debush in particular il far above
any vilification. as his war rec
ord so clearly proves.
1 was no "Milquetoast" in
1918, and am not one now.
My firm belief is to defend
America to the last drop of
blood upon the American con-
tinent and our possessions. At
one time !, too, believed in saw
ing Europe, but l regret to say
that there never was such a
thing as democracy in Europe,
and most likely there never will
be. Our noble president, Wood
row Wilson, died broken-hearted
because his lofty and humani-
tartan ideals were chucked upon
the European scrap heap by the
very same powers whom he
saved from certain defeat. Shall
we repeat this vain perform
ance- What may we gain for
America by our intervention in
this foreign war? Meaningless
catch phrases to create war hys-
terra were cunningly designed
for the simple minded. These
are the tools OF war propaganda.
l am against our participation
in this war, not because of my
wounds but because we did
not gain anything for Amer
lea or the world in general dur
ing the previous war. Where is
there any gain for America. If
Americans should fight, die and
pay for all European wars God
grant us that we may see the
light of wisdom and heed the
warnings OF the truly great
Americans. who strive to save
the lives of our youth. our lib
erty. wealth and resources Of
America, J. II. ZEGENDER-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24

Pacific gates to India while he
attempts to destroy England's
lifeline through the Mediterra-
mean. Shutting England off from
India. Egypt and the Far East.
which supply her with so many
essential goods. would be almost
as fatal as a successful attack
on the island itself. So Japan
appears here TO be the probable
key to our next move.
In his appearance before the
house naval affairs committee.
Frank Knox lifted the curtain
that has covered his concern
over squabbles and difficulties
besetting the re-arming pro-
gram. Some officials, in private
conversation, liken our condition
to that of France in the years
before the war. The only diff
ference, in their opinion, is that
we have found 1t out in time.
Labor strikes definitely have
delayed construction of war ma
terial at q moment when Secre-
tary Stimson warns that the
next 100 days may prove criti-
cal. Pay raises will spiral costs
and prices. which already have
provoked consumer complaints.
The farmers are demanding
their share OF the golden egg
OF war preparation. The opera
ton OF the draft machinery has
brought charges OF discrimina-
ton. The nation has a pro-war
and an anti-wsr party. with a
cabinet member increasing bit
terness by assailing all opposi-
tionists as Maxi stoog
Politicos insist that defense con-
tracts and jobs be handled AZ
partisan pap.
The administration " casting
about for remedies. AZ first
forecast here, the draft age will
be lowered to dissipate resent
ment. College students may be
exempted. Still another agency
or method to handle labor dis
putes may be tried. Jesse II.
Jones will hold price confer
ence 10 hear retailers COM
plants. The farmers will be-
treated more generously. The
non-intsrvsntionists will be dis
credited. II possible. II is dis
eouraging picture from official
Wsshington's perspective.
o. Pm. CONSUMER watcbdoyx
have issued a rosy report on
prices. which on close inspec-
ton turns out to have a dark
lining. Chief consolation for the
housewife and her husband il
that the worst is vet to come.
Food costs are only five per
cent above the pre-wsr level.
But II large lesse-lend quaint
ttes 20 To Britain. Americans
Will have TO make some sscri-
fees" by accepting increased
prices or substitutes. The num-
Der OF cattle on ranches 10 in
ersasing. But farmers are hold
ing them back for q raise and
marketings are short There
fore. prices OF beef may be
expected TO rise further" Since
pork supplies are low. and there
are to Be- large shipments
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24

abroad. the outlook Is for
higher pork prices"
Wool IL going up. and by fall
should be way up because Of
lack Of imports Textiles also.
Thus there will be heavier in
roads on the family budget for
clothing, rugs, draperies, etc.
Increasing need Of key metals
for defense purposes 10 boost
ing the prices OF household uten-
sils and furniture. Rents are
soaring. especially in defense
centers. but the consumers off,
eisl guides have the answer for
that one: Build more houses"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24
THURSDAY, APRIL "a

This is not an important day
In planetary direction. but bene-
fic aspects rule in the evening.
II In date for routine activities.
Heart and Home: Under this
configurstion there may be
sense of restlessness. Fault
finding may be prevalent in the
family through the daylight
hours. 1t In not an suspicious
date to begin anything of i'm
portance. Girls may deceive
themselves in their current love
affairs. This is a day favorable
to the use Of the hands. Women
will he wise to cultivate skill in
knitting and sewing. The late
hours today are fortunate for
constructive activities OF many
sorts.
Business Affairs: Merchants
should profit under this rule OF
tho stars which encourages
shopping for household furnish
ings rs well as for summer
wardrobes. Many girls will buy
uniforms as the demand for
their services in government po-
sitions increases. Nurses and
canteen managers will multiply
and 20 will drivers of public
service vehicles as the year ad-
vances. Preparedness activities
viii engage attention as girls
train for important lines of
work.
National Issues: Organize
tons with misleading names will
be active as subversive influ-
ences extend among women and
young persons. well-meaning
but light-minded persons will be
agents OF hostile powers. Warm
ing Is given that amateur de-
tectives will be enemies instead
Of friends Of democracy. Sus-
PIGEONS regarding mysterious
men or women should be COM
municated to the proper
authorities. Foolish fears may
be ss dangerous as enemy spies.
International Affairs: Com
pick perils will seem to threaten
the United States as rapidly
chang ng conditions In the
World war add to difficulties in
steering our ship of state. There
IL q sign read as presaging the
inevitable engagement of many
Of our trained aviators and ma
rines In active warfare. although
the number may be limited.
Economic problems will engross
the attention OF our diplomats
and legislators as commerce be-
comes restricted in areas not
previously affected.
Persons whose birthdate II Is
have the augury OF year OF
activity and success. Unexpect-
cd benefits may accompany con-
facts with relatives and friends.
Children born on this day
probably will be ambitious and
energetic. These natives of
Taurus are independent, eour-
ageous and successful.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-24

DRINCE PAUL Of Yueoslavia.
who fed 10 Greece when Yugo-
slavia dehed the AXIS and over
threw his regency. entered phi
laiely's gallery in 1886 on the Red
Cross semi-postal above. Prince
Paul was designated regent IN the
will OF King Alexander, sSsaSsi-
mated in Marseille, France, in 1888.
Before the marriage OF King
Alexander and Princess Mare OF
Rumanis. Paul was mentioned as
a possible successor TO the throne
now occupied by the ooy-klne,
Peter II.
Training. education and family
ties link Prince Paul more closely
to Britain than TO Italy and Ger
many. Princess Marina, Duchess
Of Kent, IS ms sister-in-lsw- he
was educated at Oxford In re-
cent years, however. Paul mas
shown pro-Axis leanings, visited
Rome to confer with Mussobhl'
talked TO Hitler in 1889
Prince Paul saw service IN me
Balkan Wars and IN the "orlo
War. His wife Is Princess Olga o,
Greece