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Evening star., 1941-12-28
Sir Gerald Campbell
Cites Dominions' Role
In War Conferences
Colonies Also Figure
In Strategic and
Production Plans
BY CARTER BROOKE JONES.

Great Britain's dominions and
colonies are cast to play an i'm
portant role in the war conferences
Of the democracies under way here,
Sir Gerald Campbell, director of
the British Information Service in
the United States, pointed out at
press conference yesterday.
The parleys at which President
Roosevelt and Prime Minister
Churchill and their advisers are
planning the downfall of the Axis
powers will bring in the British
Empires far-flung territories for
major share in strategic and pro-
ductive plans, he explained.
In the last war, Sir Gerald re-
marked. the overseas dominions
rushed to England's aid. Since then,
he added, they have become inde-
pendent countries, linked lightly to
the mother country" but they
rushed to her side none the less
Loyalty this time.
In the last war, he said, the do
minions were menaced only indi-
rectly by Germany and her allies,
but this time they are in direct
jeopardy.
Dominions in Danger.
Everything is different" said Sir
Gerald. The dominions are in dan
ger-from Australia to New Zealand,
from Canada to the Indian Empire"
The British information chief
pointed to the arrival of Canada's
Prime Minister, Mackenzie King, as
an indication of the vital part the
overseas possessions would take.
Since he reached Washington, Mr..
Churchill has been keeping in close
touch with the Minister of Australia
and representatives of other British
commonWealths, Sir Gerald said.
The military Importance Of India
to the anti-Axis alliance should not
be minimized. he indicated.
There are 100000 men of India
under arms, he cited, and one
fourth of them are serving outside
India. India, with its population of
350,000,000, has no limitation in man
power, he said, and its warriors in
clude some of the most famous
fighters in the world" The imita-
ton rather is one of production, he
explained, though India, at that, is
quite an arsenal.
India Praised for Gallantry.
Sir Gerald commented on the
gallantry of Indian troops fighting
for Britain on battlefields in Iran,
Iraq, Ethiopia, Libya and elsewhere.
He spoke of Canada's response to
England's peril as too well known
to need comment, but he pointed to
the extensive training plan for flyers
and other troops and the part they
already had played in the war.
Mr.. Churchill, Sir Gerald reported,
deeply appreciated the large num-
ber of kilograms and letters, COM
mending his speech in the Senate
chamber Friday, which have come
from all over the United States.
There have been such a large
number" Sir Gerald explained, that
Mr.. Churchill won't be able to an
swer all of them separately But
he is very grateful for them
And the British press chief added {:
''The messages are surprising to
Britons, because in Great Britain
nobody ever takes the trouble to
send a telegram to anybody who
makes speech"
Evening star., 1941-12-28
0. P. N. Limits Output
OF All Types Of New
Farm Machinery
Conservation of Metal
Is Aim; More Repair
Ports to Be Produced
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The farm equipment industry was
ordered by the o. P. M. yesterday
to curtail production of new machin-
cry end increase the output of re-
pair parts.
The purpose is to conserve scarce
metals while assuring that farmers
will be able to keep presently-owned
machinery in good working con-
dition.
The order establishes production
quotas on every type OF equipment
from windmills to wheelbarroWs
with 1910 as the base year. Only
SO per cent Of the materials avail
able for new equipment in 1910 will
be made available to the industry IN
1912. but about so per cent more
material, compared with 1910, will be
made available for repair parts.
The order affects about 1900 COM
panies employing some 10000 per-
sons. concentrated chiefly IN the
/ Middle West. o. p. Ms Clvlilan
| Supply Division. which drew up the
/ cIlrtailment after consultation WIN
/ the Agriculture Department, said
/ the first step in realizing the De
partment's food production goal
next year, involved prompt and ade-
uuate repair Of existing farm
machinery. In addition, high de-
fense preference rating was estao-
lished for materials needed IN max
| ing machinery to turn out food
supplies.
Since the food program calls for
greatly increased supplies Of pork,
lard. milk and eggs, the machinery
required to fill these needs Will be
produced in greater quantities than
machinery used for less essential
farm products.
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Evening star., 1941-12-28
Axis Forces Reinforced,
London Observers Think

LONDON, Dec. q R).-There was
a growing belief among London OBJ
servers today that Germany and
Italy are rushing heavy reinforce
ments to Tripoli. capital and chief
port of Libya, and thence eastward
into the Libyan battle zone in spite
of heavy losses of ships in the
Mediterranean.
An informed source declared moth
ing specific was known here con-
cerning reinforcements for Nazi
Gen. Erwin Rommels hard-pressed
army.
But as we have said repeatedly,
Evening star., 1941-12-28
British Offensive
In Libya Slowed
By Days Of Rain
Remnants of Axis Forces
Hurried in Aeedobio
Area, Cairo Reports

By the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, Dec. 27-More
than two days of rain have slowed
down the British pace, but the con-
quest of Libya is rolling relentlessly
westward and the main remnants OF
the Axis forces are being harried
now in the Agedabia rear, about 80
miles south of captured Bengasl, the
Near East headquarters announced
today.
It's bulletin emphasized the "very
bad going" as result of weather
and mentioned only minor mop
ping-up operations, but said that
even in these several hundred Axis
prisoners were taken and a large
enemy ammunition dump fell into
British hands.
Axis Pocket on Agedabia Road.
One major Axis pocket, apparent
ly, was in the Bengasi-Ghemines-
S0luCh triangle on the road to
Agedabia. This area also was SUD-
jected to British air and artillery
pounding and the communique said
British bOmberS scored good re-
suits" in heavy attacks on enemy
armored fighting machines.
Axis air losses up to December %
were put at 476 destroyed and cap
tured against 1876 for the R. A. F..
since the drive started November 18.
"A military commentator in Lon
don said "only remnants" remain
of the 10000 men who Prime
Minister Churchill disclosed in
Washington Friday had faced the
British at the start of the battle
of Libya. The Axis remaining
strength, however, could not be
/ estimated with any accuracy.
! Gen. Erwin Rommels forces, he
said, apparently are fighting only
a delaying action in the Agedabia
area in an effort to give the bulk
/ of German troops time to escape
/ WestWard)
Nazi Attack Forestalled.
officials disclosed that German
| prisoners captured in Libya had in
formed them that Gen. Rommel was
| planning a large-scale attack on
the British forces besieged in To-
bruk when the British looSed their
westward offensive November l8.
The Axis assault was to have in
cluded heavy attacks by dive-bomb-
ers.
One prisoner, a man of 35 who
voiced anti-Nazi sentiments, was
said to have reported morale in Ger
many has been lowered as result
of the Russian campaign, but that
the Gestapo still has control of the
German people. The British officials
said this prisoner urged tightening
of the British blockade and intensi-
! fed p. A. F. bombings OF Germany
in order TO hasten the final collapse
Of morale for the sake Of the Ger
man people and humanity"
Evening star., 1941-12-28
South Africu Adopts
AII-Out w Campaign

Victory emblems are being mace
in silver and bronze by the South
African mint in Pretoria. They are
turned over to distributors and sold
to the public at a uniform price.
When the w for Victory drive was
launched the sign appeared in the
streets, in buildings, shops, homes
street cars and trains. window
dressers incorporated the "V IN
their displays and advertisers used
it in their announcements. Con-
fectioners sell cakes decorated with
"V." Motorists sound horns In
Morse code-three claps and a
fourth twice as loud.
Evening star., 1941-12-28
British Rules of Road
Verboten in Hungary

Germany has ruled that the rule
Of the road for motor vehicles in
Hungary be changed from Keep to
the left" to Keep to the right"
To avoid accidents during the
transition the maximum speed limit
has been reduced to 37i2 miles an
hour in the country and 1872 miles
in cities The change is just being
made in Budapest.
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Whisky Nips Cut
By Automatic Bottle

War has caused whisky drinking
to go efficient in Auckland, New
Zealand. No more does the bar
keeper slide the bottle and the glass
across the bar and the customer
take a small or large nip as he pre-
ferred. Bottles have been equipped
with an automatic measuring device
to give SO instead of 16 nips as IN
the old days.
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Mexican RuiI Workers
Fiqht Road Suspension

Government employees who have
been constructing the railroad be-
tween Urupan, Michaocan and Apat-
zingan have petitioned President
Avila Camacho of Mexico to prevent
at all cost suspension of completion
of the line to Pacific port. Lack
of funds threatens to stop the work.
Parts Of the railroad are already
in service.
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Prison Terms Cut
Kidnup Gunq's Career

Twelve kidnapers, tried in Shang-
hal. China, for kidnapping Percy
Chu. banker, and accused of many
other crimes, have begun prison
terms. The sentences range from
two to IL years with the heaviest
penalties meted out to the gang
ringleaders. Wang Haw-nan and
Kan Yuehting. Their chief lieuten-
ant, Sun Yu-lao, drew IL years. The
lightest sentence, two years, was
given a woman member Of the gang.
All the defendants pleaded guilty,
In addition to the abduction of Chu
they were involved in 10 other kid
napkins, including that of a promi-
nent silk merchant.
Nicaragua is pushing work on the
Pan American Highway.
Evening star., 1941-12-28
Booth Day Passes
Without Traffic
Death in Arlington

Arlington County passed its
3OOth day without fatal traf-
fic accident at 1908 o'clock last
night.
Police Chief Harry w. Wood
yard said the county force is
going to keep on trying to cut
down accidents by enforcing
speed and parking laws. The
last fatal accident in the ,coun-
ty occurred March 2, police rec
ords show.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
Embarrassed aim
EUeryUhere

There is an air Of solid. conf
dent, embarrassed calm everywhere,
only you notice that there is no
dawdling over coffee. no delightful
tete-a-tetes where time is not
People eat. talk interestedly. look
at their watches. and leave for
their jobs
When Cabinet Ministers come
they disappear up those side stairs
presumably for that private dining
room on the entire sol. Or they
go up 70 private suites. I do not
think they often dine or lunch in
the restaurant.
One also perceives that there
are none OF those weird. exotic
looking men OF no sex and no par
ticular nation. who used TO be
seen aimlessly crossing and re-
crossing the hall--in short. I sec
no purpoSeless creatures at al
anywhere. except Just as / and my
escort were leaving. when two pre-
war charmers strolled past, and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

OF other rays feeling that nothing
can ever dismay British people.
who appear to adapt themselves
to any conditions and be able to
carry on exactly in the same spirit
rs TREY did before
or the other well known places.
the Savoy is crowded. but by far
the greater number Of the guests
are men shipping magnates,
high finance. business people Of
all kinds They look extremely in
terested in each others informa-
ton. The women are nearly all
elderly. some in uniform. and none
" Without obviously being there on
business OF Importance. Again
there is no dawdling after lunch.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

then ordered themselves coffee
and liqueurs. evidently not bent
on anything but the solacing Of
mankindl
The sirens had sounded and
Kunr intermittent Ftrnftre and a
few crashes had been going on,
not very near. but no-one appeared
TO notice them. | did not see one
anxious face in any group-that
is the supernatural aspect l spoke
of. this unruffled. steadfast seren-
ity and complete naturalneSs.
You would notice a great modi-
fication in the lavishnesS of the
food. but not in It's cooking, which
Is still perfect. and turns homely
roast leg Of pork into aristocratic
turkey This Is the same at the
Ritz and the Savoy. But YOU may
only have that. OF a fish dish. not
both. after the hors d'oeuvresi
Egg dishes cant always be pro-
duced. and YOU would laugh at the
tiny Bit OF butter YOU are allowed
The size Of a sixpencei You may
have timed fruit. but no tee
cream. or indeed a dish that re
Quires cream at all.
But the cooks are 50 clever that
all sorts Of things are made 10
appear appetizing. and you rise
quite satisfied. though only on
some days can you have any
cheese.
Commands could grumble--
gourmets never. and We shall all
benefit in health, I am sure. from
a little abstinencel
l left this dear old rendezvous
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
There's No
WhiStIin
In the Dark
By ELINOR GLYN
Noted British Writer and
author Of "Three Weeks"
and other Novels.

This is certainly an odd
moment in the worlds day-at
least here in England. To me
there is something almost
supernatural about it.
For a fortnight there has
been a lull IN the nightly bomb
ing and we have been told daily
by our press that We may ex-
pect an attempt at invasion at
any moment of the day or
night.
We are nagged at to carry
gas masks all the time when we
go out. and generally to be
ready for. some new and un-
pleasant development of the
Blitz.
One might have thought that
all this would have agitated the
public and caused some reaction
OF excitement. but not in the least!
Nc section has shown any emo
tion-in fact, the cessation OF
gunfire at night has simply filled
the restaurants with diners out
and anywhere YOU can dance ts
crowded with happy young people
Yet there is no sign OF feverish
Raiety. or OF "whistling in the
dark to hide tremors. no extra
drinking 10 binge up dropping
spirits. all is Just ordinary and
human. and everyday!
Perhaps you are wondering
what has happened 10 the fash
ionable hotels and places where
American visitors used TO congre-
gate.
The surprising thing is that
those which have not actually
been destroyed seem TO be flour
ishing. Coming suddenly upon
the picture of the Dorchester. for
instance. as did yesterday at
lunch. I wonder If you would
notice much difference? Yes. ]
believe you would remark first
the alteration in the walls OF the
lounge-now padded. shockproof
fat-looking things. rather like
eighteenth century quilted petit
coats
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
Gay Dances
Underground

In the evening people dance in
he underground ballroom. where
hey can also sreep. Dut the
clothes are very varied. so few Of
them have been able 10 get home
from their work to change.
At the Mayfair the colours are
and since It has been quiet
there are plenty of pretty girls in
almost full evening dress.
But It Is at the Ritz bar and one
or two Of the very smart snack"
that YOU would see what were the
old "gilded youth which had al
most disappeared before this war,
swamped by wfSf1y- waSf1y fefaif1-
lie looking makeShifts.
Now you can see what English
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

men looked like when drew them
as the heroes of my early books
that utterly of yourself male
quality reasserted - the slender
English figure showing in the per-
feet uniform OF the Guards, all
the sloppiness in dress and de-
pertinent gone.
These are rather older than the
debutantes' pets. and a hand
somer company you could not find.
There are plenty of charming
young women to entertain them.
and many have contrived TO get
out of uniform and enjoy being
feminine again.
At about seven o'clock the bar
habiutes diSperse, and the diners
in the underground restaurant be-
yond begin to reassemble about
eight. Many are residents in the
hotel and comprise the distin-
Euished among ministers and
diplomats and a sprinkling of
French. and here and there keen
sporting young American men.
dining with Naval or Air Force
officers.
The whole picture Of all these
places is of people interested in
life, living for a purpose with the
commonsense of getting as much
enjoyment as possible out of the
leisure moments of meals. all keyed
up to be on the spring the mo-
ment it might be necessary.
You would be proud Of the
Americans here as We are proud
of our youth.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
Goats
HSpOt Americans

Among them you may suddenly
recognize one of the best-known,
pampered society beautiesl
Only two or three of the tables
will be occupied by women in ordi-
nary smart town garments and
new hats. The weather has been
so shocking that they all wear fur
trimmed boots. which look attrac-
tive when slender. silk-stockinged
legs appear above them.
l only saw perhaps three Ameri-
cans: you recognize them NJ once
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

because they have such lovely
mink coats. and look so perfectly
turned out
They. too. are working hard at
Comforts Distribution Depots and
Gat1tret1s. ifi'ii1er1 there are Sprftf-
Killings Of politicians and even min
listers. and some foreign diplomats
and magnates from the city. who
are now serving the Government.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
Smart Spots
lFlOuriShing

You would sec that the old grill
and restaurant were closed. be-
cause on that side the bias. OF the
huge guns in the park would be
much felt. You would see that
people we're eating in the ball
rooms and the end Of the lounge.
You would also notice that the
Italian and Austrian walters were
absent. their places being taken by
Greeks and Cypriots and other
types not so easy 10 define.
In place OF the gay crowds there
are groups of what look like bus
mess men talking earnestly call
over 400 and presently one or two
senior officers of the service will
join them. Younger officers come
in too, who although we'll dressed
are obviously not peace-time SOL
diers.
There will be a sprinkling of
almost boys. who we're once the
pet partners of 1899 debutantes.
now in clumsy Rankers' battle
dress. These will be lunching with
what are obviously mothers. or
young sisters, in uniforms too.
C"Ohl Robin has three days leave
from his camp, we must eat to-
gether-the darlingl"D
Then there will come in girls
and women, some of them hatless.
with blue trousers peeping from
beneath fur coats. Their hair
trinity waved but their faces pale.
with circled tired-looking eyes
These are the A. r. p. and fire
fighters. They have probably been
up all night at their hard anxious
jobs, and want a little food and
relaxation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
Disabled Vets
Oppose WeI|es
Special to THE DETROIT TIMES

CHICAGO, April 26 Men who
bear scars of wounds suffered
overseas % years ago-members
of the Disabled Veterans of the
World War-today joined the
nationwide fight to rid the air.
lanes of broadcasts by the Free
Company and Orson Welles.
Delegates of IL chapters of the
Cook County Council of the
d. A. V. unanimously adopted a
resolution denouncing the pro-
grams as covert attacks on our
country and demanded that steps
be taken to prevent such SUBJ
Iversive teachings"
Meanwhile, two more large state
units of the American Legion
added their voices to the Legion's
tcoaSt-to-coast test against
radical and subversive broadcasts
Delegates Of the Grundy County
Council of the Legion, represent
ing nearly $500 men, and the
eighth district of the Cook County
Council, representing more than
1000 legionnaires. passed resolu-
tons condemning broadcasts by
the Free Company and Orson
WelIeS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
What's the Answer?

. 49, distributed by King Features Syndicate, Incl
1-What would you be doing if you desquamate
piece of mica?
An attendant who with before carriage called
the same as the lead animal a dogteam. What term
describes both?
"A very laxative person is sometimes described by
applied to sailing ship. What is that name?
Head the following description then the name of
the ANIMAL 1t is aquatic rodent the United
states and Canada The tail is long, scaly and ateray
compressed The fur is dark glossy brown hind
feet webbed
You have heard of the Pipes of Pan See describe
Panppe.
6-The initials FOB indicate free board meant
by the abbreviation FAS?
lis rock pheasant related to a clay pigeon?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
SEMINAR FOR MINISTER'S

The second meeting of the min
ister's seminar will be held at
1890 a. m. Thursday in the club
room of the Detroit Public Library,
Woodward and Kirby avenues. DR..
Thomas J. Heidi, Nj. d., of the
neuropsychiatry division. Henry
Ford Hospital, will deliver a talk
on Problems of Marriage and
Understanding Them"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
YOUTH HOLD BANQUET

The Youth League of the Wood
ward Avenue Presbyterian Church
will hold their annual Spring ban
quet at 6:15 p. m. Friday in the
church dining room. Election of
Youth officers will follow the
banquet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
MUSICIANS ADDITIONS

Cameron Mclean. chairman of
the addition and placement COM
mittee of the Guild of Church Mu-
sicians, announces that there will
be additions for church organists,
and soloists. at the First Baptist
Church Wednesday, at S:30\p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
PRESENTS FILMS

Dennis Glen Cooper, Detroit Lee
turer. win present his colored pic
lures of Michigan, at 8 D. m.
Sunday in ST. Paul'S Cathedral
The program is being sponsored
by ST. Pauls young people.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
VISITS EASTNIINSTER

DR.. r. A. Forrest of Toccoa
Falls, Ga. will be the guest mimi
ster at both morning and evening
services on Sunday in Eastminster
Presbyterian Church, the Rev.
Carl D. Kircher, pastor, announced
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
The knowledge Test
BY DIR. SABINA II. CONNOLLY

What word meaning BOAT from: Chinese: b)
the Eskimo (c) the Dutch?
What three paraffn?
3-Nhat are three of making water fl drink?
Why fa Is bread eavened (b) ercerized:
cloth sanforized?
Answer YES NO TO each of these
fours little chickens bl trapped drinks cold (c
Ieeks related o
6AWhat are three foods which iodine $ found?
What by the ta Atmosphere (b shakespeare c)
uoposphere?
Answers Editorial Page
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
GRATIOT BAPTIST

A series of sermons on the gen.
eral theme, The PARALLELS of the
Kingdom of God" will be given
each night next week except
Wednesday by the Rev. E. w. Pal
mer, pastor of the Gratiot Baptis,
Church in the Puritan Avenue
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
O'FERRALL TO TALK

The Very Rev Kirk B. O'Ferrall,
d. d. dean of st. PauPs Cathedral,
will speak on The Cathedrals of
England at a parish dinner to be
held in St. Matthias Episcopal
Church at $50 p. m. Wednesday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
RABBI ADLER ELECTED

Morris H. BluHlberg. president
of Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
announces that Rabbi Morris Adler
has been elected associate rabbi of
the Congregation,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
LATTER DAY SAINTS

The annual general conference
of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints will be the SUBJ
ject of discussion at the $50 D.
m. Sunday service in the Detroit
West Branch of the church.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
BETH Ell CONFIRMS

Temple Beth FL announces that
confirmation will take place on
Sunday morning. June l, the day
of the Festival of Shabuoth, or
the Feast of The Giving of the
Law.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-26
CATHOLIC COLLEGE

The executive board of the As
ISOLATION of Catholic Colleges of
Michigan is to hold its annual
Spring meeting on Tuesday. May
6, at Sacred Heart Seminary.