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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03

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BY II. O. THOMPSON


- TOKYO, Feb. 8. (UP) - Japan.
seeking to strengthen itself militar-
lily, politically and economically, re-
jected Netherlands representations
against it's negotiations with the
Dutch East Indies today and moved
toward legalizing the seizure of
foreign properties if necessary to
protect japanese properties abroad.
The authoritative Domei news
agency asserted that the govern
ment had rejected the Netherlands
representations, made by Gen. J.
G. Pabst, Dutch minister to Tokyo.
In parliament Naoki Hoshino.
president of the cabinet planning
board, asserted that utilization OF
the resources of the South Seas was
Japan's only means of speedily
strengthening its power.
I'm Vichy it was reported that
Admiral William D. Leahy, United
States ambassador, had questioned
the French foreign minister on re-
ports that Japan was seeking to
extend its air force and naval priv
ileges in Indo-China)
Newspapers reported that the
government already had drafted a
bill which would empower it to
seize foreign owned properties in
Japan if necessary as a retaliatory
measure. The power would be given
by revision of the foreign ex-
cnange laws.
The newspaper Yomiuri reported
that the government also would seek
power to take control of japanese
properties abroad in order to have
them removed from countries in
which it was considered no longer
desirable to have Japanese capi-
tai.
1t was added that the new pow
ers would be sought to cope with
the situation created by Japan's new
alliance with Germany and Italy.
Increasing concern over the in
ternational situation was emphas-
lied today when chief of staff of all
the japanese armies, including
Lieut.. Gen. Seishlro Itagaki, chief
OF staff OF the japanese armies in
China, started a tWo-day confer
ence here today under instructions
of Gen. Hideki TOTO, war minister,
to ensure maximum efficiency in
the army through strict enforce
ment of military discipline and
improvement in the health of in
dividual soldiers.
Gen. TOTO, opening the confer
ence, said the army's efficiency
must be increased in all phases of
operations because of the unprec-
edented difficulties facing the coun-
try"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Disaster Facinu
Entire Fascist
East Africa Arr11v

LONDON, Feb. 3. CUP)-British
empire forces are now threatening
1taly's entire East African army
with disaster in a merciless drive
from north and south supported by
increasing thousands of Ethiopian
warriors, it was reported today
The Italian army is estimated to
total 100000 men.
Newspapers hailed the fall of
Agordat in Eritrea, and the expect
ed fall of Barentu nearby, as the
beginning of the end of Benito
Mussolini's shaky African empire.
1t was indicated that half the
italian East African army, based
on Eritrea, was now in such po-
sition that escape might be i'm
possible, and there were indica-
tions that British and Ethiopian
pressure was forcing the withdrawal
of Italians from outlying parts of
western Ethiopia.
British and Indian troops who
captured Agordat, on the main
railroad to Asmara, the Eritrean
capital, and Massawa, a big Red
sea port, were reported to have sent
a thanking column southwark to
attack the Italian right wing at
Barentu.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Italians Confess
Air Base Island
Raided by Planes

ROME, Feb. 3. (UP)-An air raid
on Sardinia, Italy's air base island
off the italian peninsula, was ad-
mitted today by the high command.
The airplaneS appr cached from
the west, the direction of Spain and
Gibraltar and in addition to drop
ping bombs loosed two torpedoes in
an attempt to smash a dam, the
high command said i'll a commun-
ique, but failed to cause damage or
casualties.
(AirplaneS approaching Sardinia
from the west might have come
from a British fleet. The British
admiralty has made 1t known that
its air arm is specializing in the
use of torpedoeS. Gibraltar is nearly
800 miles from Sardinia.
1t was asserted that one raiding
plane had been shot Gown over Sar-
dinia by antiaircraft guns and its
crew made prisoner.
Fierce fighting proceeded yeSter-
day in the Agordat and Barentu
regions of East Africa, the COM
munique said. and in Libya Italian
planes bombarded British mechan-
lied columns.
CThe British announced that Ag-
ordat had been taken Saturday.
Barentu seemed about to fall.)
Italian patrols and Greek artil-
,lery were active on the Albanian
front, the communique said. re-
The high command communique
disclosed that the planes which
raided Sardinia struck at the Tirso
dam, the largest power dam in Sar-
dinia. 1t is situated in the middle
If the island.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Greek War Slows
ToLocaI Actions

ATHENS, Feb. 3. (UP)-Action
on all fronts has slowed to At
tacks of a local character" after
a week of bitter, but unsuccessful
counter attacks on the part of the
Italians, the Greek high command
said today.
A 1900 foot height in the central
front was the object of the Italian
drives. Twelve times they tried
to retake it, and finally, on Satur-
day, apparently gave up. There
were some air attacks on it that
day, but the Greek high command
called them "unimportant and in
effectual.
Mary Merlin, united Press staff
correspondent on the Epirus front,
reported that the Greeks continued
to advance above Klisura, although
their advance was slowed by rains,
snow thraws, and heavy mists.
She estimated that during the past
three days, Italian casualties in
dead, wounded and prisoners to-
tailed almost half a division.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
By PHILLIP S. TAYLOR

CAIRO, Feb. 3. CUP) : British
forces pushing and advance into
Italian Eritrea have captured Bar
entu. strategic outpost more than
40 miles inside the border from the
Anglo Egyptian Sudan.
A communique of British general
headquarters here said:
"As result of our operations the
enemy evacuated Barentu which
we occupied yesterday"
The British were said to be in
tensifying their drive through EriJ-
rea and the Italians were falling
back in orderly fashion Their
only path of retreat lay toward
Tole, 20 miles to the southeast. Un-
official reports said they had little
chance to save themselves even
though they tried a withdrawal.
The communiqe said that the
northern flank of the British mec-
hanized forces was pressing the
Italians into withdrawal toward
Cheren, about 25 miles northeast ON
Barentu.
In Ethiopia, the communique said
British forces were chasing the Ital-
ians toward Gondar. During the
retreat, it was said, the Italian
abandoned huge stores of war ma
terials and ammunition.
Our South African forces" the
communique continued, occupied
two italian frontier posts 10 miles
inside the enemy border on the
Dukana front
"In italian Somaliland, vigorous
activity by our patrols continues.
extending and deepening the pene-
tration across the italian frontier.
"In Libya, the preparations for
continuation of our advance from
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Laval May Regain
Power Under New
Setup in France
BY RALPH HENZEN

VICHY, France, Feb. 3. (UP)-
Pierre Laval may be restored to
power in the Vichy government as
President of an executive trium-
virate under Marshal Philippe Pc
tain, it was reported today, as the
result of negotiations started at
Paris today with ENJOYS of Adolf
Hitler.
Alternatively, it was understood.
he may be installed at Paris as
the official liaison agent between
the German government and Vichy
Under the triumvirate plan, Laval
would have as associates, Admiral
Francois Darlan, navy minister, and
Gen. Charles Huntzinger. war min
lister.
1t was believed possible that there
might be a four man executive in
cluding these three and former For
eign Minister Paul Baudoin, who
was ousted in favor of Laval before
LavaPs fall from grace in middle
cember.
Darlan arrived in Paris by special
train this morning and at once be-
gan negotiations with German
agents on Adolf Hitler's demands
for the future eondhet of the French
government.
1t was believed he would start
back for Vichy tonight or tomorrow.
Lavals early return to power i'll
some capacity which would permit
resumption of French-German col
laboration where it was broken off
by Germany after LavaPS dismissal
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
RAF Officer Gives
Preview Of German
Air Expectations
By WALLACE CARROLL

LONDON, Feb. 3. (UP)-A high
royal air force officer, giving a
'preview" of the coming air war,
revealed today that the British
made Lysander planes which now
are the "eyes" of the army, would
be replaced by United States planes
having higher performance.
The officer said that the German
air force still would have a numeri-
cal superiority this spring, but add
ed. We shall start the struggle
ON March l or whenever the date
is. in appreciably better position
than we were when we last had
crack at them.
Our fighter front will be broader
and deeper he said. IF day bomb
ing attacks like those of August
and September are repeated. the
Germans daily losses will be more
than the 183 or 1876 they lost that
time"
The unfavorable weather, res
ponsible for the lull in night bomb
ing, the officer said, also makes an
invasian attempt unlikely at pres
ent.
1.-The Germans are telling us every
minute to expect invasion. 1t is
not unusual for them to advertise
their plans" he pointed out.
Germany is making everyone in
Europe expect some kind of happy
event. he said, but added, when
the happy event is announced it is
liklier to be a French baby than
a British baby"
1t was the officers opinion that
Germany would continue nj ght
bombing and avoid mass daylight
raids except as part of military
plan of invasion. If troops were
landed, he said, the Germans might
bomb the black areas in an effort
to isolate a battlefield of beaches. 4"
Questioned about the reported
new types of German aircraft, the
officer referred to the Focke-Wult
destroyer as one of the most sue
cessful aircraft propaganda Min
lister Paul Joseph Goebbels ever
produced"
Our intelligence people are un-
kind about it," he said. 1--WE don't
think much about it from the re-
ports we have
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
WilIki Visits
bomb-Hit Cities

ham, waving his soft felt hat to
the thousands of cheering British
erS.
He spoke to industrial officials
privately, and from them obtained
reports of casualties and damage.
Willkie drove to the Midlands
from somewhere in England" where
he had been entertained by Prime
Minister and Mrs. Winston Chur-
chill. He was greeted by Mayor John
Albert Moseley at Coventry, and at
Birmingham by Lord Mayor Col.
Wilfred Martineau. Both wore golo
chains and top hats, the traditional
hallmarks of office.
Willkie was amazed at the rapid
recovery in industry after the heavy
bombings of just a few weeks ago
He said his conference with indus
trial officials covered all aspects of
production, including output, trans
port problems, delays due to bomb
ings, and labor problems.
Enthusiastic crowds rushed him
in spite of police precautions. Peo-
pie pounded him on the back. shout
ing: Alta boy, Mister Willkie. We're
glad to see you. American help can
save us. Tell them about us when
you get home Youngsters besieged
him for his autograph.
In Coventry, Willkle told the
town council that the courage Of
Coventrys people had inspired AM
II. ,.,f- k.,l fxy
to withstand any German blow.
In brief speech at Birmingham,
he said this is the first city in
spirit, the second in size in Eng
land
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
BY NED RUSSELL

LIVERPOOL, England, Feb. 3
(UP)-Wendel L. Willkie drove tC
Manchester today on the last leg
of his whirlwind inspection of fac
tories in the heavily-bombed Mid
lands.
He will confer with industrial
lists today and leave for London to-
night. He is to have an audience
with King George and Queen Eliza
beth some time Tuesday, and leave
for the United States on Wednes-
day to testify the senate foreign
relations committee on President
Roosevelts British aid bill.
Willkie looked at two of the most
bomb-battered cities yesterday. He
drove through miles of ruined
streets in Coventry and Birming-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
Mason Sees Little
Nazi Advantage in
Paris Negotiation
BY j. w. Il. MASON
United Press War Expert

Admiral Francois Darlans arrival
in Paris Monday to conduct nego-
tiations for Franco German und-
erstanding does not point to any
action by Vichy which would streng-
then Adolf Hitler's military position
or weaken British power in the
Mediterranean and Africa. All evi-
dence to the present indicates that
Marshal Petain's resolve against
assisting the fuehrer in the war
continues unabated.
simultaneously with Admiral
Darlan's appearance in Paris Mon
day morning, an interview with him
was published declaring the French
fleet would repel attack against its
independence and would remain
under French control He added the
fleet would also defend the French
empire against any challenge.
This statement was made in ans
wer to reports that Germany and
Italy might insist on the surrender
of the French warships and might
try to take possession of French
bases in North Africa. Admiral
Darlan's public announcement of
his stand on this vital issue would
seem definitely to fix the Vichy
policy against any Axis threat.
Admiral Darlan is minister of
the navy, and he ranks next to
Marshall Petain in position and
influence among the officers of the
two fighting services. He has the
prestige of marshal of France so
that the Importance of his oppo-
sition to Axis naval and military
demands is of the utmost value to
Great Britain.
Darlan is known to have been
deeply resentful over the British
naval attack against French war;
ships after Frances surrender He
has also been critical of British
air bombardments of French chan
mel ports, though it is possible that
Vichy will be assured that the Brit
ish intend to make good the dam
age after the war.
The admirals refusal to help the
Axis at this time, despite his feel
ings against Great Britain, points to
browing belief in France tn a t
Germany and Italy may lose the
war. France at least declines to
work for an Axis victory.
Darlan's declaration was preceded
Saturday by General Weygand's ap-
peal from North Africa to French
colonials to support Marshal Petain.
Thus, it is apparent that Petain,
Darlan and Weygand are united in
determining not to allow French
combat power to be used to assist
the Axis in the war
This triumvirate is by far the
strongest group of leaders in France
and is in control of the navy and
the African army. So long as the
three men continue to agree. it
would seem vain for Hitler and
Benito Mussolini to hope for active
FrenSh help against Great Britain.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03

The U S. War Department has ordered 45o00oO medical tags
to help identify killed wounded in battle Above left,
facsimile Of model tag filled out TO describe the medical
history Of fictitious John Jones'. He WIA"-wounded
in action. Tags will be bound into 10000 booklets Of 80 tags
each At right booklets and excerpt Of Instructions for
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
U. S. Envoy Probes
lndo.C1ina Issue

VICHY, France, Feb. 3. CUP)-
Admiral William D. Leahy, Ameri-
can ambassador, sought information
of Foreign Minister Pierre Flandin
today on reports that Japan was
trying to extend it's air force and
naval privileges in Indo-C China, it
was understood.
1t has been reported that Japan
sought the right to use Frances
great Camranh naval base on the
China sea, one of the best naval
bases in eastern Asia.
Flandin was understood to have
given Leahy detailed report on
French mdo-Chinese negotiations
with Thailand.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-03
ADMIRALTY TELLS
OF SARDINIA RAID

LONDON, Feb. 3. (UP)-British
navy planes attacked Italy's big
island of Sardinia yesterday, the
admiralty announced today.
A brief admiralty communique
said
Ion the morning of Sunday Feb.
2 naval Swordfish carried out a
successful attack on one of the
main sources of power supply in
Sardinia. One of our aircraft is
missing"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15

Dealers say When color page in The American
Weekly is scheduled count demand. Ii
ustihes special displays and special effort.
This being common experience, it is not plain
selhshness for The American Weekly to say that adj
vertisers could use more BIG COLOR PAGES in it
TO their profit and advantage.
The National Association Of Ice Industries has
advertised natural ice refrigeration in general mag
azineS for FIVE years. Several months ago il was
decided to buy two BIG COLOR PAGES 10 appear in
the May l and June issues of The American
Weekly. Here is just thing that happened:
When the schedule OF BIG COLOR PAGES Of The
No'ionol Association OF Ice Industries come 10 The
attention Of r. H. Moey Company, they purchased
line Of OF The l94I dir conditioned ice re-
frserutors 70 be advertised in The American Weekly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15

An advertisers message in The American Weekly
is carried into more than 100000 homes-a mar.
ketwith enough purchasing power assure glowing
future for most products, BY hseU alone.
Expectations of success be calculated in advance
Most important advertisers part of their own ex.
Perience, know the striking power Of BIG COLOR
PAGES in The American Weekly.
1t is this unit of space in this publication that is
so often called on when special job of great i'm.
Porance is to be done. When hundreds of new sales
outlets are wanted. When displays desired in
thousands of outlets. When there is need TO bring
in the greatest number Of coupons, at lowest cost
per inquiry.
Sales managers and statesmen say: Il can merchan-
disc The Americanweekly. can get action It's hot"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15

And So through the enthusiasm produced by the BIG
COLOR PAGES, oir-eond'ioned ice refrisero'ors
now featured Of Americas leodins department store.
Important advertisers justified in big gun"
campaigns Of BIG COLOR PAGES in The American
INDEPENDENTLY in times like these
And just as the NORTH CAROLINA and the
WASHINGTON also have secondary batteries Of
twenty high-eeyation, 5-inch guns batteries that
blast air feet out of the sky, trade salyo for
salvo with cinsers or destroyers The American
Weekly offers advertisers smaller units in color and
blackand that provide typical effectiveness
when minimum sized space is used.
The American Weekly would like TO talk over
definite plan for any advertiser who is looking for
more striking power a target tho big 10 miss
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15

BASIS for justihsble confidence Of success can be
found IN any activity that deserves succeed. The
rules haven't changed
An advertiser who wishes TO command the worlds
greatest market BIG COLOR PAGES in The
American Weekly and uses them oonsistently-ust
as the admiral of the feet, with big job TO do,
orders his BIGGEST guns into action.
He commissions a NORTH CAROLINA or a
WASHINGTON for the Job
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15

The commissioning on April 9 of the NORTH
CAROLINA and on May IS of her sister ship
the WASHINGTON, are events which may turn
the course of history.
With them, and other battle wagons build
ing, the United States goes back its traditional
naval policy of BIGGER GUNS to dish it out"
GREATER RANGE to hit first, HEAVIER ARMOR TO
take it.
WORLDS MIGHTIEsT wARSHIPS," say the head
lines: Confidence in the NORTH CAROLINA and
WASHINGTON is not based guesswork. They
designed, with others Of their Gloss build
ing, 70 commend fbe secs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15

U.SS. NORTH CAROLINA and WASHINGTON each ha
nine ieinch guns. Weight OF SHE'LL 2,4oo pounds
Weight of broadsIde from one ship, 500 pounds.
Range, $4,000 yards about 20 miles.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-01
Calendar of Social Events
TO-DAY

TODAY
Newcomers Club dinner Charles McKenny Hall m. husbands
invited. Lawrence DeBoer motion pictures lecture.
Washtenaw Rebekahs. o'clock, Odd Fellow Hall
Pythian Sisters. acquainted
dinner, followed by business meeting o'clock
K. p Hall
y Club o'clock Piseld Hall
Phi OF Miss GWendo
Ign Bullen.
THURSDAY
Ypsant Child Study Club home Of Mrs Nelson Boute 1885
W Michigan Ave, 745 p
Walton Chapter 1880 p Landy Hail.
Social and business meeting.
Queen city Tent Hive OF Maccabees business meeting $780,
GAR Hall
congregational Womens Guild 95o with Mrs e F. Weinmann
Presbyterian Womens Union luncheon o'clock followed by meet
subject Christians World Order Mrs F. Lane,
chairman
Ypsant Commandery 81 knights Tempar stated
clave. 1870 Masonic Temple lodge
Auxiliary Guild business meeting, 23o home Of Mrs
Geer
Lutheran Brotherhood dinner meeting $50 at church
B. Club home of Mrs William Fleming Mrs Erwin
Waldo, hostess.
Christian Service luncheon 1880
Whtehouse will the study book,
Christian Imperative" ny Roswell Barnes.
faculty dinner Prospect Park at 80
Tackmau Society Lutheran Church o'clock
with Mrs. August Schultz, Cherry Hill WIN hold meeting
of the church chicken dinner from
Oct. TO 4
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-01

through the village and inc INA
homes and shops and mark the peo-
Pile on cleanliness. Medicine is made
available after many years OF ne
elect and also pharmacy and lental
care. The dental practitioners are
apt 10 be women. he said Many had
previously never known these min.
istratious throughout their lives.
The avid desire for news is shown
by the fact that after securing war
news. for instance, Chinese copy
It on paper and paste il on build.
ings.
Or. c. ". Campbell Kennedy
school OF Missions. Hartford, Conn
had previously been placed in Al
RIGA He called missionary work an
Investment. Christ stands in our
midst he said, saying. Let US
go The people in Congo had in
terested him greatly and his talk
was filled With anecdotes about
the people and their devotion TO
the mission cause when they under
stood the objective Of the mission
aries. He had been able to note
great advance in his territory and
most OF all spoke OF the higher
standards which had been encour-
aged in his field.
DR.. Harrison introduced the
speakers and Rev. Victor Long
field. Lincoln Park. spoke on the
literature which was ready to hand
out
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-01
Rural Events
TODAY

TODAY
South Superior
Gale School Child Study Club
will hold first meeting Of the year
at the home OF Mrs. A. r. Erick-
son. Ecorse.
Saline
Federated Ladies Aid will have
annual meeting In the afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Ferman Glenn
ents, Textile 'Rd
OCTOBER 2
Superior
Superior Community Farm Bu-
reau will meet at the Gordon Gill
home at p. m.
Stony Creek
Study Club of W.S.C.S will meet
at the home of Mrs. l.. F. Searles
10 sew for bazaar.
Whitaker
Zion Evangelical Church Ladies'
Aid will have regular meeting.
Supper will be served.
East YpsIIanti
Spencer Club will hold their reg
ular meeting with Mrs. Percy Hol-
loway.
Begole
Mrs. Jessie Miller. East Michigan
Ave. will be hostess TO Pittsfield
Ladies' Aid Society. All day meet
ing.
willis
Mrs. Jennie Smith will entertain
her card club.
OCTOBgR3
London
Oficial Board of London Church
will meet the pastor at the church.
Stony Creek
Tamarack School Parent Teach
err Association meeting postponed
from Friday evening. will be held.
Willis
Lincoln Community Quilt Club
viii meet at 1870 p. m. at the home
of Mrs Herhert Button, Macy Rd.