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Evening star., 1941-06-03
R. A. F. Starts
Big Berlin Fires
In Night Raid
Pilots Tell of Seeing
Whole Circle of
BIozes in Capital
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, June "A bomb fran,
one R. A. F. plane alone started five
big fires in last nights 46th raid OF
the war on Berlin. and other crews
told Of observing "a whole circle OF
fires" in the German capital, the
Air Ministry reported today.
Celebrating on an earlier COM
munique, the ministry said through
its news service that a small number
of planes attacked objectives in the
center of Berlin.
Other r. A. F. units attacking
Dusseldorf were hampered by a
ground haze, but there were enough
breaks in the weather for the crews
to aim a heavy load of fire bombs
and high explosives at industrial
sections Of the town, this account
said.
Roar Through Storms.
The attacking pilots said they
roared through severe electrical
storms with ice forming on their
planes to reach their objectives
Besides Berlin and Dusseldorf, at
tacks were made on Duisburg-
Ruhrort and other industrial Ruhr
centers, Ostend and st. Nazaire on
the invasion coast"
Four aircraft were lost in these
raids. and three in daylight attacks
on German objectives yesterday,
the British acknowledged.
The Air Ministry News Service
said British bombs covered the
whole length Of Germany's vital
Kiel Canal in search for enemy
shipping" yesterday.
Ships Are Attacked.
One bomber was said to have
dropped a half load on a 1,200-ton
ship in the canal and then dived
from 1900 feet on 3,500-ton ship
firing his front guns all the time, "
and unloaded the rest Of his bombs.
The British planes found ships OF
various tonnages up to 10000 spaced
along the canal, the news service
said. After each attack the planes
went back into the protection OF
clouds before their crews could see
the effect of their bombs
The raid on Berlin was the 46th
since the war began.
First reports indicated that last
nights assault was on a small scale.
tThe Germans said several
apartment buildings in Berlin
were damaged by bombs and that
. q number of civilians were killed
and injured. Points in Northern
and Western Germany also were
reported attacked. Three British
raiders were downed, Berlin de-
clared)
Small Scale Nazi Activity.
German nocturnal aerial activity
over England was described oficially
as on a small scale, although the
government acknowledged there had
been q number of casualties.
Bombs fell at points in north and
northeast England and the Mid
lands.
British fighters shot down one
German plane over the Channel
last evening and another OF the
northeast coast, communique
said.
In raid of the coast Of German
occupied Norway, an enemy" ship
was reported sunk.
Evening star., 1941-06-03
Decreases in 7roffic Peaks
Reported Under Stogger Plan
Rush-Hour Figures Reduced to IS Per Cent
At Many Points, Van Duzer Reveals

change Of hours. This represents q
IA per cent decrease.
A decrease of l59 per cent was
shown at another location between
$50 and 9 m. with 6,288 vehicles
before the change and 5,279 after
ward.
Corresponding decreases were re-
ported during the afternoon rush
hours with 6,434 vehicles counted
between 4:30 and pm, at one loca-
ton before the staggering of hours
began as compared with 5,707 after
the new system began.
At the same time, however, in
creases were reported during the
earlier hours, both in the morning
and in the afternoon. Between 7:30
and 8 am, for example. there were
(See TRAFFIC Page A-51
Evening star., 1941-06-03
British Relations Are Discussed
By Vichy Cabinet; Ships Taking
Nozis to Syrio, Ankoro Reports
Heavy Equipment Is
Reported on Way
From Rumunio
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ANKARA, Turkey. June Z Oe.
layed) "A dozen freighters flying
swastika flags have been assigned
to carry German troops and heavy
military equipment from Rumaniar
ports to French Syria. it was re-
ported here today, following up the
landing of 500 men at Latakia last
Thursday.
Gn Berlin authorized sources
denied German motorized infan-
try had landed at Latakia, saying
1T is unthinkable that this cor
responds to the fact"
(The Berlin radio in a Span
ish language broadcast heard
early today in New York by N.
B. c. said the German air force
next will attack Cyprus, Haifa
and Alexandria.
French officials at Vichy and
Beirut denied German troops had
occupied points in Syria or Leb-
anonD
Tgip Expected to Take . Week.
Sailing from the Geerman-occu-
pied stronghold of Constanta or
the Black Sea, the dozen ships were
expected to stop briefly at Rhodes,
in the Italian Dodecanese Islands,
and continue by night to Latakia
and Tripoli in an effort to thwart
the British blockade.
rrl,a u,Lola triy mae avrarfad RI
take something less than week.
1t was understood that German
warplanes based at Rhodes and
Aleppo would undertake to protect
the route from British attack.
The German strategy. in view Of
the British victory in Iraq. was
said to be to establish a solid grip
on Northern Syria so that an army
and air force could strike in any Of
three directoiins-at 1raq, Pales-
tine or the British Island of Cyprus.
Aircraft in Aleppo Area.
Observers reported they had seen
as many as 200 German aircraft
in the Aleppo area and near the
Turkish Syrian frontier last week.
Some were shutting between Aleppo
and the Mosul oil area Of 1raq. OBJ
servers said they included fighters
and troop transports as well as
bombers.
German sources refused to say
what would be done with the planes
that were sent to help the IraQis
lost cause, but it was presumed here
that all would return to Syria.
Discussing the reported landings
Of German troops at Latakia last
week, representatives of a neutral
power said they had confirmed that
the party brought along armored
cars and mobile field guns.
Meet Saff Officers.
At Latakia, where they were only
10 miles from Britain's big Eastern
Mediterranean island stronghold
of Cyprus, the Nazis were reported
to have been met by German stan
officers who entered Syria in ad-
vance to organize air bases.
The soldiers were described as
wearing tropical helmets and high
boots like those of 1t. Gen. Erwin
Rommel's German North African
corps.
From the little port the Germans
were believed to have gone south
along a coast road toward Beirut,
100 miles away, it was said.
Evening star., 1941-06-03
Last Italians in 5oddu
Are Reported Captured
By the Associated PrAss.

By the Associated PrAss.
LONDON, June 3.-The last $50
Italians of the 18th Colonial Bat
talon in the Soddu area of Ethiopia
have been captured, authoritative
British reports said today.
BERLIN, June 3 R.-German
and italian planes yesterday at
tackled military depots and hangers
at Tobruk, British-held port in
Italian Libya, with good success,
informed Germans said today.
Reports from the Salum sector Of
the North African front said there
was substantially increased artillery
activity yesterday morning after
normal" night exchanges.
Evening star., 1941-06-03

BY the Associated Press.
The Navy Department announced
today the death in London of 1t.
Comdr Walter Raymond Jones, as
sistant naval attache in London and
former White House aide.
The departments announcement
said he dAed yesterday but gave no
details of how death occurred and
official quarters had no explanation.
Commander Jones next of kin was
listed as his uncle, j. B. Jones,
Ground Ledge, Mich. The naval
officer was born there 43 years ago
See ZONES PAGE All
Evening star., 1941-06-03
36,134 Chinese Reported
Dead in Shonsi Fighting
3, the Associated Press.

SHANGHAI, June Sit. Col.
Kunio Akiyama, official spokesman
for the Japanese Army in China.
declared today 36,134 Chinese were
killed and 10000 captured in recent
fighting along the Yellow River In
Shansi Province.
Evening star., 1941-06-03
MoItu Air Field Roided

ROME, June 5 R.-Fascist
bombers attacking Halfar flying
field at Malta in waves last night
destroyed or damaged several Brit
ish planes, Stefani, official italian
news agency, reported today.
Evening star., 1941-06-03
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Sports.
Sports world mourns Lou Gehrig,
iron man of baseball. Page Ala
Indians, Cardinals regain lead In
baseball races. Page A-12
Open Golf Tourney may bring run
away race, says Sarazen.
Page Alb
against Sara Moore. Page Ala
Evening star., 1941-06-03
Washington and Vicinity.

U. S. employees here may get stag
gered pay days. Page Ar
House group to hear civic groups on
D. c. needs. Page B-l
Outside Judges 10 help D. c. court
during summer recess Page B-1
Evening star., 1941-06-03
British and Nozis Seen
Rocinq to New War Front

LONDON, June (P.-Qualified
observers predicted today the War
Cabinet soon would declare Syria an
Evening star., 1941-06-03

(See SYRIA, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1941-06-03

(See ROOSEVELT, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1941-06-03

(See TRAFFIC, Page AS
Evening star., 1941-06-03

(See HUGHES, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1941-06-03
Weather Forecast

Rain. continued cool this afternoon and
tonight; lowest tonight about go; to-
morrow occasional showers, rising tenn
perature. Temperatures today-High-
est, IS, at pm; lowest, so, at $50 a m.
From the United states weaner bureau report.
Full Details on Page Az.
Evening star., 1941-06-03

(See JONES, Page A-5)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
copvNleNt. IA4G. MHA 0&RNcG. INGs

Rollins, why he was so curious about you. He must have seer you approaching that night on deck, put two and two together when he saw you studying the cruiser signals and was on the watch for any secret discussions between us, just in case I was with you"
 "Check. And, the night I caught him red-handed, there was no choice hNt to shoot him when he tried to go for his gun. I had just taken the flashlight from his hand when you came up from the rear. couldn't reveal my identity to you, but did so pri- vately to the colonel after you left. Secret papers were found in Miley's gas mask. He claimed to be British, but he was really German educated in England.
 Tt was on my suggestion that the quarantine scheme was em- ployed. We had to cover up in order to let one of our men take Miley's place on shore until the seat of the Nazi ring is found in England. His job had evidently been to flash regularly each night at the same time from high deck to guide any proving U-boat flotillas.
 Suicidal Perhaps. And, if he got through, he was prooably sup- posed to speed information of the conveys arrival, what trains, how many, and so on. It was a remote chance, but the Nazis had some idea of the course we might be taking. The flashes the night be- fore we sailed were undoubtedly to inform an agent on land that the ship was etgtin up steam"
 Greg squeezed her hands. That's the grandest news I've ever heard Now how about us?"
 Not so good, Greg. I'm leaving on the midnight train. They've found another job for me = in the Balkans this time" She searched Greg's troubled eyes.
 But they can't Joan, dear" he said in a hoarse whisper. "I've only found you again. Not SC
 Its no use, Greg" she injected tenderly "This is war, and ] must go"
 Rollins had already shown he could act when action was neces- sary.
 "Then what would normally take months must be done in two hours" He spoke in measured tones. twill you marry me to- night now2"
 There was no hesitation on the girls part. She nodded.
 Rollins jumped to his feet and picked her up from her chair His arms crushed her to him, and their lips met in the ecstacy ot first kiss. The welcome Snail drifted away and in its pla4e, they stood in a romantic heaven all their own. Unheeded, outside, the sirens were wailing an Alert"
 Pierre was tapping their shoul- ders, his face reflecting supreme embarrassment. Monsieur, Made moiselle pliz, you are in the Welcome Snail ."
 He turned as a gale of laughter swept through the little restau. rant. Pierre, being 8 discerning head-waiter, quick to appreciate the moods of his customers shrugged his shoulders in a ges- ture of tremendous helplessness. "C'est la guerrel" he apologized. (THE END)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
. STAMP NEWS

A STAMP to commemorate the < \ 400th anniversary of the dis- covery of California is favored by 60 per cent of the members of the National Federation of Stamp Clubs, recent poll disclosed. An- other poll is being conducted to determine whether members feel spirit of l776" stamp should be issued in connection with the na. tional defense program.
 A 5-krones stamp with the head of King Christian x of Denmark and bearing the overprint Post faerge" (Parcel Post) has just been issued.
 The Netherlands government is preparing a semi-postal charity series, the revenue to be used to relieve distress in shipping centers.
 A series of stamps to commem- crate the June Caribbean congress will be issued shortly by Haiti. The series will include 10-cen- times and 25-centimes for regular postage and 60-centimes and l.25- gourdes for air mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
POLES

Anna Neagle scores the musical hit of her career in her latest vehicle, Sunny" which opened here yesterday Crammed with enter tainment of type different from the stars preceding offerings, the new picture hits heights of TO- nance as 1t unfolds its tale of a little carnival dancer and New Or leans playboy, laid in the bay set ting of the Mardi Gras season.
 The hectic progress of their love affair is interwoven with spectacu- lar routines and with four of the song successes of the original show, "Who?" Sunny" "D'Ya Love Me?" and Two Little Bluebirds," which are worked into the film in delight- full fashion.
 John Carroll, who portrays the young Louisianian; Ray Bolger, as the sympathetic carnival boss who also is in love with the dancer; Ed ward Everett Horton as Carols bashful friend, and Paul and Grace Hartman as magician and so- ciety woman respectively, all give splendid support to the dashing star.
 Carroll's rich baritone, his solos and duets with Miss Neagle, and the amazing dancing of Bolger and of The Hartmans, as well as Miss Neagle's own spectacular numbers, all contribute heady entertainment to song and dance lovers, and help to make Sunny" real achieve ment in up-to-date musical annals.
 Scenes in a famous New Orleans cafe, in the picturesque little carni- val, at the hero's plantation home and in the turmoil of the gay Mardi Gras crowds, lend exceptional real ism to this thoroughly charming RKO Radio picture.
 The splendid cast, the magnifi- cent dance numbers and the scintil- lating tunes all contribute toward making Sunny" a highly worth while event.
 On the same program is another smash hit, Hurry, Charlie, Hurry, a comedy riot, featuring Leon Errol, Russell Gleason and Mildred Coles.
 Watch for Jack Benny's newest and funniest hit. "Charley's Aunt coming soon to this theater along with such other great pictures as 'Life Begins For Andy Hardy with Mickey Rooney; Lady Be Good with Eleanor Powell and Ann Gothern; "Dr. Kildare's Wedding Dayp with Lew Ayres; "Ringside Maisie" with Ann Sothern, and many, many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26

hope to meet you, and even then I doubted - but you remembered. d."
 Greg's face was troubled, but he still held her hands iIl his across the table. Forget it, Joan, You must have escaped, and you are in danger. What can we ?"
 She laughed again, gently re- moving one hand. "Just a min- ute, Sir Galahad. I'm disobeying 1 the strictest of orders in showing you this paper, but I'm a woman, too, and, I'm afraid, rather in love-" She opened folded letter from her purse.
 ! Greg's eyes widened as he read. It bore the letterhead Of the Brit ish Intelligence and was signed by one of the most famous names in Englandl
 The letter was addressed to Agent R-72 Joan Connaught" and contained warm personal con- gratulations for your most com- mendable counter espionage work in connection with Troopship Con- voy M"
 Mixed joy and bewilderment stood out on Greg's face. But, Joan, what ?"
 Not so loud" she warned in a low tone. "There are many things I can tell you, and I know they will remain a secret" He nodded. T haven't the time to go into detail so I'll be brief.
 T was planted in the German Embassy at Ottawa through de- vious channels IS months before the outbreak of the war and, shortly before you sailed, I drew another assignment, to play the role of a nurse with the name Davaar on T g.
 Evidently the Intelligence had information as to which ship the Nazi agent was on, or, had a counter-espionage agent on each troopship-that don't know. The matron, Winnipeg woman, had no choice but to accept my official credentials as 8 nurse on T g.
 "The first night on deck - the night I had to lie about smoking -remember?" He grinned. q knew I was on the right track because I saw the flashes, evi. dently to some other agent or land. But the party managed tc slip away before I could cover the distance from the forward enc of A deck. Anyway, you popped up, and I had to make an excuse SO that an alarm wouldn't be spread and the agent go into g shell.
 T kept watching the light flashes from the battle cruiser in order to keep in touch with what wah going on. I knew the code and was on guard lest the cruiser see the nightly searchlight busi- ness and warn our O. C."
 Rollins interrupted. Then thu Nazi agent must have been :
 She made a motion for him tt lower his voice. "Yes, 1t wa Harry Miley. Poor Tees founc out first!"
 That explains" murmuret
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
JOAN IS WAITING
CHAPTER XII

For fully IS minutes the little taxi twisted and turned through the night, Lieutenant Rollins re- marking to himself that the gray haired driver must have cats eyes. At irregular intervals, two- decker husses roared by and melted again into the darkness. There were few, If any, autos other than taxis. Astonishingly few, too, were evidences of air raid damage.
 Finally, his cab drew up beside curb.
 That will be two bob, and tlpence for my tip" the driver said over his shoulder. Just walk straight ahead and feel for the door"
 Rollins eventually found the door knob. The door opened out He pushed aside the curtain and stood blinking in the quaint little place, familiar to decades of Lon- don tourists.
 A chubby little Frenchman in impeccable formal attire greeted him. Bon soir, Monsieur. I am Pierre /" Then looking over Greg's shoulder, "You are alone oui2"
 The officer smiled. "oui, I am alone"
 "This way, Monsieur" Pierre turned toward tn cautiously nar- row dining room, then stopped abruptly. You are not, by any chance, Lieutenant Rollins, non?"
 Greg halted in surprise. "Yes, I am Lieutenant Rollins, but how in the world .?"
 Pierre's face fairly beamed. He waved excitedly toward table in the corner, and Greg's heart stood still. It was dream. It must be a cruel dream that But, no, she was actually smiling at him and beckoning to the other chair. It was Joan Da- varrl
 As if in day, Rollins ap- preached. Automatically, he re- moved his cap, tucked his cane undey his left arm and bowed. still automatically, he sat in the chair as Pierre placed it under him.
 She was smartly attired in civil ian clothes a bottle green tweed suit topped by 8 sailor Breton, Her face was flushed with pleas ure.
 Good evening, Greg, aren't you glad to see me2"
 Rollins finally found his tongue Impulsively he reached out his hands and clasped hers. "Ot course I am, Joan. I'm so glad I could no matter what -
 She laughed happily. T knew you'd say that. You are @ very lovable person, Greg. phoned out to Aldershot this evening and found you had gone on leave. There was only one place I could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
FROM aPRExY" TO PROFESSOR

Norman, okla. (UP)-Dr. W. B. Rl1zsll's retirement this fall won't mean that the veteran educator is stepping down to Q life of east. He will head the department of social- 0Ry ct the University of Oklahoma, direct plans for the university's semi-centennial and conduct week. ly class for honor juniors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
e SERIAL STORY
YESTERDAY
BY A. w. oBRIEN

YESTERDAY; In England, Greg is sent to Aldershot Camp, where he buries himself in work for the next three days. He is given a premature leave of ab- sence, decides to go to London. He is low in spirits when he arr rives, since, before arresting Joan, he had agreed to meet her in London at the "Welcome Snail" inn. When he arrives in London,
 he takes a cab, doesn't know where to go. Finally he tetlls the driver to take him to the "Wel- come Snall."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26

London. fUpl--News which in peace-time would cause an athletics eennatlon becomes just a passing reference in wartime days. sydney Wnndefson, fastest half~Hlllef in the world, inn apfalned an ankle, and has haf lo rest from athletics. He s* N a&z80el ln ttn pleEaeE en<n&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
CR AMllJM CRACKERS
UNDERCovER AGENTS

UNDERCOVER AGENTS Men who menace nation from within in wartime are known by many names Some of these are list ed below. Can you give the origin of each?
 1. Fifth columnist. 2. Trojan horse.
 3, Quisling.
 4, Saboteur.
 5. Spy.
 Answers on Back Page
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-24
Hq.. & Hq., So.
69th A. B. Group

Nov comfortably situated in
our new quarters. Ha's Is reilly
enjoying life. Living IN Barracks
10 and 20. Block 2. s almost ike
residing in an Al hotel. with
plenty Of neat. hot water and even
= barber shop twell. oksy. maybe
not yet but soonl. Don't know
OF any idle beii-hops. do you7
A number Of non-commission-
ed officers of Hq's are taking sd-
vantage Of the opportunity to zp-
ply for appointment as Warrant
Officers. Among them are Isl. SCI.
Dan Vaughn. T. sEt's. Elmer
Kuhn and Earl Brenner. S. SEts.
Walter Dimitri and Charles Fry;
and SGT. Quentin Walseth.
Short notes about the men.
Corp Fred Petry, Motor Pool. IS
planning on establishing a home
in Biloxi for his wife from st.
Louis in the near future Inter-
ested in Photography Come
around 70 Hos II you want "ex-
pert % advice. Practically the
entire Keesier Field Photo Section
is made up OF Hos men: nine Of
'em TO be exsct.-By Pfc. Duane
ID. Arnold.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-24
3o9th School
Squadron

Activity continued It a fast pace
during the past week in the 5s9th
School bsdron. Important
change was the reorganization OF
the squsdron's executive branch.
Capt William J. Fausnsught
has been named Squadron Com
mander, replacing 1st 1t, Eusl J.
Landry Lieutenant Landry re-
mains in the squadron, assuming
his new duties: shipping and re-
eeiying. inspecting. and athletics
and recreation.
We regret the loss OF ind Ii.
W. =. McCue who has been trans
ferred % the 414th School SQUAD
ron as supply Officer. Lieutenant
McCue was advisor Of the squad
ron ~Hedgehoppers Club" This
position Is now filled by LIST. Ii
T. O. Marion. the Squadron Adju-
tsnt. who remains In the 3seth.
Plans are now under way to
hold another squadron dance. The
last one, staged at the Buena Vista
Pavilion in Biloxi. vas a huge
success. Preliminary discussions
for this next social event were
held at the last meeting OF the
He'd gehoppers Club" II was vir-
tuslly decided to hold the affair
January ;. following the next reg
nlsr pay. II viii be dance in
fun holiday style.
Squadron Glee Club plans are
.lSo being formed. There are many
good voices In the 39eth.
Other recrestionsi activities are
also scheduled for the 3s9u- School
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-24
395th School
Squadron

The 395th School Squadron Is
now growing to its full strength.
Everything is progressing sys-
tematlcally. Block 33 is our per-
manent home.
sgt. Howard Y. McCracken
left to begin a new career as an
aviation cadet. We wish him the
best OF luck in his new endeavori
With Christmas Just before us
and Thanksgiving far behind. we
are looking toward another big
feast. The hoys took the caneella-
tion of furloughs with the Army
spirit.
Our First Sergeant. James p.
Kennedy has found someone in
the deep south he really liked.
He has chosen wife and Is now
making his home In Biloxi.
S. Sgts Ebin 7. Truesdsle and
Delmsr P. Bolick have been ap-
pointed Technical Sergeants. Pfc.
King P Gunther and Pfc. Kurt
F. Gauger have been rated Cor
porals. Pvt. Sexton has been ap-
pointed Pfc.
lst 1t. Fred w Harshfield has
just joined the outfit. His new
duty is that Of Squadron Adju-
tant.-By Pfc. Roland r. Zeinert