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Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06

enemy occupation powers, together
with Ante Pavelic's Cchief of the
Croat state Ustachi bands are
working in accordance with a plan
for destruction and determination
of the Serbs in Jugoslavia.'
Berlin reported the execution of
five more persons in Prague. They
were described as butchers who
were said to have made illegal sales
of meat to CzechsD
The informant charged that the
determination of the Serbian l,oo-
pie is carried ont in two ways.
First, by ruthless killing and mas
sacre and second, indirectly by
creating such situation in Serbia
and Montenegro that very exist
ence of the people is rendered cX-
tremely precarious.'
MASS DEPORTATION
He said there have been mass dc
portations of Serbs from many partc
of Jugoslavia. More than 200 00G
persons were said to have been up
rooted in Slovenia and sent int
Serbia which is now threatened by
famine and epidemics.
The Serb sources said that il was
estimated more than 10000 chill
dren are now refugees in Serbia
most of them having become sepa-
rated from their parents.
In the independent Croat state
where 100000 Serbs are living the
Serbs are being eXterminated by
massacre, the source said The
plan for determination Of the Serb
Is openly advocated by newspapers
and in speeches by responsible Of
inin
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
BACKACHE,
LEG PAINS may
Be DANGER SIGN
OF Tired Kidneys

If bnckachc and leg pains are making you
miserable, don't just complain and do nothing
about them. Nature may be warning you that
your kidneys need attention.
The kidneys are Nature chief way of taking
excess acids and poisonous waste out of the
blood. They help most people pass about
pnts day.
If the IS miles of kidney tubes and filters
don't work we'll, poisonous waste matter stays
in the blood. These poisons may start naggjng
backaches, rheumatic pains, leg pains, loss Of
pep and energyS Sgetting up nights, swelling.
putiness under the eyes, headaches and dizzi-
ness. Frequent or scanty passages with smart
ing and burning sometimes shows there is some
thing wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
Don't waitl Ask your druggist for Doan's
Pills, used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and will help
the l5 miles of kidney tubes flush out poison
ous waste from the blood. Get Doan's Pills.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
BACK IN SPOTLIGHT


Two weeks after the German at
tack on Russia, Litvinov returned
to the public spotlight with n radio
address from Moscow calling upon
Britain to throw her full weight
against Germany in the west whlle
the Soviet stood off the attack III
the east
He called on Britain to invade
the European continent.
lie played an important role IL
the Anglo America consult
tations in Moscow acting as inter
prefer in the discussions between
Stain, and the heads of the Anglo
American delegations, Lord Beaver
brook and w Averell Hartman
His designation by Stain to aS-
sumo the key post Of ambassador to
the United States was obviously a
move designed tc tighten cOopera-
tion and to remove, if possible, any
further barriers Of suspicion anG
lack of understanding which might
impede full American support in
the form of supplies and war mate
rialS.
FRIEND OF ALLIES
Litvinov has long been known as
Russia's leading exponent OF col
laboration with the western democ-
racies. In The League OF Nations
deliberations which preceded tnc
outbreak of war he argued time al
ter time for policy of a comm-n
front OF Russia and western demo.
cratic nations against Fascism ami
Nazism. He continued to urge this
policy until Russia began to prepare
for the shift which resulted in the
Russo-G German pact
LitVinov is the diplomat who came
to Washington Immediately after
President Roosevelt's accession >
office and negotiated with the ua-
derstanding which led to American
recognition of the Soviet.
1t was presumed that Litvinov
was selected because of these back
ground qualifications.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06

TOKYO, Nov. 'UPD - Japan
embarked today on what was de-
scribed as a final effort to negotiate
with the United States, and the re-
suit, it was said, may decide "whe-
ther or not the entire world shall
have peace"
This was the characterization
given by the press to the special
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
Noel Coward Again
In Money Trouble

LONDON. Nov. 6. 'UP) = Noel
Coward, British playwright and &C
tor, today was found guilty of a
second charge involving war time
securities regulations and fined 1900
POUNDS tabOut S6,4001.
The lord mayors court at Man-
slGn house found Coward guilty ri
churGcS on failing 10 register Unifc1
States securities with the Bank OF
England. Previously Inc had been
tined maac thaa %8O0 on other
counts.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
SIMULATED ATTACK

CAMP CLAIBORNE, La. Nov
6. tUPD-The nights stiffness was
broken by a terrific din of artillery
fire, guns. airplanes and tanks, anc
half-clothed members of Company
B, 164th infantry regiment, poured
excitedly from their tents. With
the volume dial turned up, a SER
geant was playing innocently a
battle sound effects record.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
VILLAGE HUNS

PAULINE, Kan, Nov. 6. CUP) -
The most popular song in this
town of 100 population is the new
hit, Il Guess I'll Have to Dream
the Rest" which was written by
Harold Green, a home town boy
who made good in Tin Pan Alley.
Green attended the public schools
here and then went to the Univer-
sity of Kansas, where he studied
music.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
Parachute Pups
Aid Nazi Soldiers

ROME. Nov. 6. CUP)--The Dictor-
lal weekly, Jllustrazionc Del Popolo,
slaimcd today that German para
ehui>ts il Russia are using para
chute pups" TO carry supplies.
The publication said powerful
shepherd dogs arc dropped by para
chute an aid the "chutists by carry
ins munitions, food and other sup
plies.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
STAIN ADMITS
72S,00O KILLED

L((TDON, Nov, 6. IUPl-JO5cf
V. S.alin, in a speech to the Mos
COW Soviet Observing the oath ami
yersary ot the BCisheVik revolution,
said Today that Russia so far has
lcsl 728G0o killed, wounded and
missing in the war against the Gar
mans and that The enemy mas lost
100000 in killed, wounded and
prisoners. Stalin'a speech was
broadcast by radio Moscow.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-06
Plus federal tax

1907; pure PennSylvania-none
finer at any price! High reSis-
tance to Sludge. Better motor
protection. Lower oil conSump-
ton, less engine wear. Sold
under Permit 554.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Don't Hoard Food!
Panic Buying Not Justified. Store Officials Insist,
and Will Only Result in High Prices

Plenty OF food is available for
every one, anda bSolutely no need
exists for panic buying or hoard
ing of commodities by Detroit
householders. executives of three
large store chains declared today.
Since the wars outbreak many
housewives have rushed food coun-
ters buying excess quantities of
sugar and flour.
This panic buying will only force
prices up and cause temporary
shortages because of transporta-
ton difficulties, it was pointed out
by store officials.
QUOTES PRESIDENT
II. w. Hart, vice president OF
the c. +. Smith Company, quoted
President RooSevelt's last speech
in which he said:
There Is enough food for all
of US and enough left over 10
send 70 those who are fighting
on the same side with US"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15

Hart explained:
"Much as we desire the extra
business such boarding as Is
being done Is absolutely un-
necessary"
Both the Great Atlantic and
Pacific Tea Company and the
Kroger Grocery and Baking Com
pany echoed that thought.
MANAGERS INSTRUCTED
John F. Green, director of sales
for the A. and p. stores. said:
There is no sound reason for
panic buying and boarding, and
we are doing all we can to dis
courage IT,"
A Kruger official declared al
the company's store managers hac
been warned against letting Gus
toners buy in wholesale quantities
There Is enough for every
body and no need for panie," he
said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
RETAKE 16 VILLAGES

MOSCOW FRONT: Russians
are hopping up German troops at
Kiln, breaking up German resis-
lance at Kalinin, piercing the
reserve positions near Voloko-
lamsk, and have recaptured Is
villages on the main western high
way.
The biggest Russian advance Is
reported on the Yelets sector,
General Koshenkois cavalry has
retaken three more towns. In
Chem. the Moscow Rostov railway
has been retaker. In heavy fight
ing on this front the Russians have
recaptured or destroyed the equi-
valent of 40 batteries of German
artillery, and about 1900 machine
guns.
DONETS: Russians captured Sc
field guns and other booty.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
BY =. A. WYKEs

Int1 News Service stan COrrsspcndent
SINGAPORE. Dec. Is. - The
siege OF Hongkong has begun, II
was announced tonight. as British
guns on the island fortress
replied TO a whitening rain of fire
sent into the crown colony by
Japanese heavy artillery stationed
in the hills above Kowloon on the
mainland.
1t was confirmed that the Japa-
nese have occupied all OF Kawloon
the outer area of Hongkong or
the Chinese mainland.
An official British communique
issued by the Far Eastern high
command said:
This mornings report from
Hongkong states n heavy ex-
change OF artillery fire has been
In progress.
There IL no confirmation OF a
rumor that Hongkong had capt.
tulated. (Rumors that Hongkong
had fallen were circulated yes
terdsy by the japanese, evil
IDENTIFY in an attempt 10 cause
confusion. There has been no
indication from any source that
these rumors are correct. All
reliable advices indicate Hong
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Swind|er Gets
5to "a Years

Benjamin Baldwin. 54-year-old
insurance man and staunch church
supporter who confessed to steal
ing between $4,000 and $4,000
from his company by personally
invented policy Swindle, today was
sentenced 10 5 10 Ia years in
prison.
Recorders Judge Donald Van
.Zile recommended the minimum
term for the gray-haired, re-
Ispectable-loo Baldwin. who
began filching from funds en-
trusted to him in 1884 and sought
Ivainly 10 recoup at the race track
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
British Report Loss
OF IA Planes in Week
(see Story on Page -

LONDON, Dec. Is dNS).-
Sixty-nine Axis aircraft were de-
stroyed in Western Europe and
the Middle East last week, while
the British lost "a planes, it was
officially announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Hawaiian
Raid Data
Reported

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is (INS).
President Roosevelt received a
detailed report today from Secre-
tary of the Navy Frank Knox on
Jspan'S attack on Hawaii.
Following Knox into the White
House was Wendell Willkie, cham
pion of Mr.. Roosevelt's foreign
policy. The President had invited
Willkie TO lunch.
Knox few in from Honolulu last
night.
White House Secretary Stephen
T. Early said that any report
made public would come from
Knox himself.
Presence of. Willkie at the White
House gave rise TO speculation
that the Republican may be given
another assignment by the Presi-
dent.
President Roosevelt goes on the
radio at 10;45 Detroit time) to-
night in connection with the one
hundred fiftieth Bill of Rights
anniversary commemoration. A
second report from the Chief Ex-
ecutive on Americas war position
may be forthcoming at that time
Meanwhile. official Washington
shook off the first realizing shock
of total and devastating world war
and proceeded to the grim business
Of putting into force measures
that will affect the lives and pock-
etbooks of every citizen.
Labor spokesman were prepar-
ing for a meeting Wednesday with
representatives of industrial man.
agement to work out voluntary
agreement that will ban strikes
and lockouts and put war produc-
ton on a seven-day week basis.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Manila Fights
Off New Raid
By Bonnbers
Believe invaders
Are Using Air Base
on Northern Coast
BY ROBERT RoBB

Init News Services star Ccsrsspsns~~s
MANILA, Dec. Is. Thrown into
confusion by sharp American
bombing attacks that cut q swsth
Of fire and destruction through its
troop transport feet, the japanese
imperial high command attempted
to save face today by renewing
bombing attacks upon the Manila
area.
Seeking the source Of the swarm
of American planes that has sunk
at least four Jap troopships and
damaged five in Philippine waters.
with an indicated enormous ton
Of Nipponese soldiers, Rising sun
planes few in from the northeast,
causing a raid alarm at 1910 .. m.
OVER HEART OF CITY
The Jap planes, few straight
over the heart of the city, below
an overwhelming cloud layer 5000
to 5000 feet high, and dropped
small caliber bombs in the Nichols
Field area TO the southeast.
I The all clear sounded at 1:55
Yp. m.
Terrific anti-aircraft FIRE met
the raiders.
Because in all recent bombing
sorties and scouting flights, the
Japs have appeared first upon the
northeastern foNzon. it was specu.
lated that they may have sue
ceeded temporarily in their pri-
mary effort to install an air base
on the splinter of territory they
hold on the northern Luzon coast.
HUNT JAP BASE
If so. American bombers are ex-
pected to ferret ii out soon.
United States Army bombers
this morning inflicted heavy dam
age on two more troop-laden Jap
transports off Legaspi, in southern
Luzon, while airmen and ground
troops successfully repulsed new
sortes by tenacious Japanese land
ing parties at Vigan, in the north
All indications were that United
States and Filipino forces have
definitely taken the upper hand
in the week-old battle Of the
Philippines.
Mai. LeGrande Diller, press
spokesman for the United States
far eastern army. in announcing
the new damage TO transports,
significantly pointed out that his
communique did not include any
naval activities.
The navy had released no g.
tails as yet today. and IL was con-
sidered likely that United States
naval units, following up their pre-
(ContinueA nm page I0l
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Heavy Guns
Duel in Battle
Of Hongkong
Japs Press Siege
as British Quit
MainIand Zone .,.,

6. NEW YORK. Dec. Is tINS).-
The British have succeeded in re-
polling all japanese landing at
tempts on Hongkong island, the
Vichy radio announced to-day in a
broadcast heard by NBC.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Roosevelt Tells of Toxic Double Cross
Traces History
Of Peace Efforts
BY GEORGE DURNO
IntI News Service staff Correspondent

official residence at Z a. m. De-
cember 8 (which was December
z at 5 p. m. Washington time). 10
express in behalf of Emperor
Hirohito his gratefulness an d
appreciation for the cordial mes
sage of the President"
WAR LORDS REPLY
The reply 10 Mr.. Roosevelt 5
final appeal for peace concluded;
Establishment OF peace In the
Pacific and consequently of the
world, has been the cherished
desire OF his ma jesty1 for the
realization Of which ne has
hitherto made his government to
continue Its earnest endeavors.
His majesty trusts that the
President Is fully aware OF this
fact"
But Mr.. Roosevelt today ad-
vised Congress that Japan's real
reply, made by Japans war lords
and evidently formulated many
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
CALLED ENVOY GREW

In the first white paper" of the
war. President Roosevelt put par
ticulaF stress on the -fact-tfrat
japanese Ambassador Nomura and
special Envoy Kurusu delivered TO
Secretary of State Hull treacher-
Gus profession Of peaceful inten-
tions one hour after the actual air
and submarine attack on the
Hawaiian islands actually had
begun.
The white paper revealed fur
Their that japanese Foreign Minis
ter Togo had called American
Ambassador Joseph Grew 10 his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15

NEW YORK, Dec. Is (INS).-
Sensational new Russian successes
against retreating German forces
were reported today in a British
radio broadcast. heard by NBC,
which said that Taganrog, on the
sea of Azov, has been surrounded
by Soviet troops.
"On the Russian 'front.' the
broadcast said, "the amazing
spectacle has been seen during
the last few days OF cavalry
pursuing tank formations and
destroying them with patrol
fires.
The horsemen are proving to
be more mobile In the snow than
the tanks. Russia has by far the
largest cavalry force In the
world.
"OnIy part OF the 80 Russian
cavalry divisions and q number
of mounted machine gun diyi-
sions are known TO have been
thrown into action"
The BIC said the retreat from
Moscow continues. The situation
along the front was described as
follows:
LENINGRAD FRONT: Russians
forged the River Volkhav, so kilo-
meters of the Leningrad railway
cleared, over 100 villages reoc-
cupied by General Vareshkoff, the
victor of Tikhvin.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
NIGHT
EDITION
COMPLETE WANT ADS
Reading
Jury Back
Inn Session

" After q day spent in complete
isolation, a jury of eight women
and four men today resumed de-
liberations In the trial OF former
Mayer Richard W. Reading and 40
others charged with conspiracy TO
obStruct justice by permitting
gambling in Detroit and Wayne
County.
The jury began deliberations
again at 9 a. m. today after Fore
man Oscar Martens had asked
Qualification Of two points from
Circuit Judge Earl c. PugSey.
ONE DEFENDANT EARLY
Jury members wanted TO know,
Martens said. the legal difference
between conspiracy and simple
bribery. They also sought further
explanation of circumstantial evil
denee.
Judge Pugsley read from his
charge to the jury. made last Sat-
urday, on both questions, then
sent the jury back into delibera-
tons. The members looked much
refreshed by their days rest since
adjourning deliberations Saturday
night.
Since Judge Pugsley had told
defendants il was not necessary
10 report until 1920. only one de-
PENDANT, former Insp. Frank Dom
becky, was in the courtroom
when the jury appeared. There
was also one lone spectator at the
back OF the room.
The jurors began debating the
CONTINUED on Page IOl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is (INS)
Roosevelt today spread
upon the records of Congress. for
all history TO read in amazement,
in sorrow. in horror and in dis
gust" a document chronology OF
Japan's perfidious peace negotia-
tions which eliminated in the sud-
den stab the back" a Pearl
Harbor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Fleeing Ndziis
Lose Initiative
To Russians
Britain Confirms
Soviet Claims
in TuIe, OreI Areas
(Moseew Version, Poss Io.)

LONDON, Dec. Is INS).-
Russian forces on tae central sec.
tor, particularly in the Tula and
Orel regions before Moscow. have
definitely established the initiative
against retreating German armies,
British military authorities stated
today.
EDITORS NOTE: This was
the first independent conhrma-
ton Of Russian claims that the
Germans had lost the initiative.)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15
Continued on Page lo)

FOR CHRISTMAS PREsENTs-
Include Defense Bonds
and Defense Stamps
Manufacturer National Bank-AHr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15

FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Include Defense Bonds
and Defense Stamps
Manufacturer National Bank.Adv
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-15

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Continued on Page IO)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-29
Nazis Face
Short Crops
u. S. Agriculture De-
partment Reports Fall
Paintings of Bread
Crops Reduced.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-(AP@Gcr~
many, the Agriculture department
reported today, has encountered trou
bic in her campaign for a bigger l94-
crop of the bread grains so lmpor-
tant to Europe's food supply.
Untavorablc fall weather n an
acute shortage OF farm Labor report
cdlv have lnterlered with the nazi
effort to obtain a material increase
in seeding of winter bread grams Ion
harvest next summer.
Winter weather set IN early tnlS
wear especially in southern countries
and checked paintings. AS a cohse-
n seeded acreages OF Wlh'eI
wheat and rye generally naVe ho'
come up to expectations. n oepalV-
mcnt said it was possible thal inc
total acreage may be below the 10"
level Of the past season.
Unless spring soWlngs oll9et Mhi,
ter deficits. Europe may nave d UNI"
consecutive short wheat crop, re-
duction ha. been estimated at ollis
about 1920, 900 900 bushels 'hi' YEA.
c0mpared with the normal ylelu %
TOO OOO. 900 bushels. The l94o clol
amounted to only 1887, 900 900 BUS
hels. i
The department said reports mol'
Gated that German plans % 'e.>
winter wheat in occupied portions .
Sovirt Russia have falleo.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-29
Naziis Suffer
Heavy Losses
In Planes

London, Dec, 29-CAip-ANlatIoh
observers estimated tod y that losses
IN the campaign in Russia nave re-
duccd the German ain force TO ABOUT
90 e cent OF lis peak strength
They noted IN inns connection 'iI"t
there has not been a really Big rala
an Britain since the Russian war De
gan. ~
THE German air force IS literally
worn out, SAID 4 reliable c2mnen-
tator. "Thc pilots are tired and there
Is a real shortage Of planes IN certain
categorica. To all appearances, tA'
German air force IS Just about 80
percent under what II was, Tor m
stance, when it gave London It's llfS'
heavy fire bomb attack just a year
ago
In addition to the losses IN the
Russian campaign, this source S'lo'
the German air strength his sdller-
ed severely in the Middle East.
"Wjth the lultWa1te in ITS prcSeni
condition Hitler just can't laugh OH
fine loss of the 476 planes which the
british shot down, destroyed or cap
tured from November IS (the start
Of the British drive into LIDya) 10
| December 90
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-29
Main Forces
Young Filipinos Cred
tied With Fighting Oft
japanese Invaders for
IS Hours.
{. p. ~Phonephoto

Manila. Dec. 30. - (AP)-
suicide squads" of young
Filipino soldiers were credited
today with hating the first rush
Oh the japanese advance in
northern Luzon and helping to
drive back the invaders i'll at
least one sector. But L. ). army
HEADQUARTERS at the same time
warned of a fresh threat in the
soath, Wnerc they said the ia
rancse were ~lanGing reinforce
meats.
Army adV,ces otherwise We're
mcager, simply reporting no mate
'ial change" in the north or south
An o.llccI returned from tine north
IN front aid the Japanese appeared
be falling back from the TaNus
mo d Mania Bulletin reporter bacI
rom The same sector told Of the Wuri
bv the suicide Squads
Cert Silica, \BC reporter i'll
Manila, SAID W witnesses re-
turning from the front reported
the JauanGSc lin full retreat IN
the province of Pangalifnan, just
scl,th of Iinsayen gulf, with four
towns rccapturcd out of SIN they
Continued on Page Four
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-29
Eden Reaches Agreement With Russians
IT, s. Subs
Sink TW0
Jap Ships
ffsv The Associated r So

(iSv The Associated Pr>SS}
tuitcd States submarines have
sunk tWo more Japanese vessels,
one a transport and the other a
supply snip, in the Ear East, the
Navy announccd today aS a new
and possibly mcnacing phase
Developed in the defense OF the
HriiiGpinc islands.
The brief naval communion
also acknowledged that 4 tnitcG
stats, destroyer had suffered
siieht damage and minor cas-
ualties under enemy air attack
but did not identify the veS-
sci.
Determined American and
Filipino forces were reported IN
,-an,!a 10 be hoiding their lines,
even b%etterins them at II point,
against steadily growing Japan
est Ssren".n III northern Luzon.
but a war communities III
Washington suggested that A deep
American wi ldraNal was in
prospect " had already been
undertaken.
General Macarthur, it said,
had shortened his lines and con-
solidated most of his troops i'll
Pampanga province to face
heavily augmented enemy in
fantry. cavalry and tank regi-
mentS composed of veteran sol
diers with modern equipment
Although this meant a new
line virtually midway between
the Gulf of Lingayen and Manila,
it indicated an American stand
in terrain long e~nvisagcd as a
battlefield against invasion and
the scene of repeated peacetime
defense rehearsalS.
The northern border of Pam
is about SIS miles above
Manila. mt southern border Is
only 25 miles distant.