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Evening star., 1941-05-23

LONDON, May 23-Candia and Retimo, two Nazi foot
holds the island of Crete have been recapued in fierce
hand-tohand fighting the British reported officially today
and other information indicated that the tide of battle
the Greek island generally swinging to Britan's
advantage
large part of this the British feet, which
ua said to have shattered all attempts by the
heavy material to their sky
shock who have been floating down by air on Crete for
four days
both Gambia the islands largest city and at Retimo
Near general headquarters communue said the Germans
gained temporary lodgment but after
fighting deachments accounted for and the stua
ton both places is satisfactory
way and Retimo is
80 miles farther west.
Airport at Malemi battle-ground
the airport at Maem 10 miles
suda where airborne Nazi
troops acknowledged still arriving The British have ad-
that it still is dominated by their
artillery
partially successful the German parachusts received
considerable reinforcement later in the day and the attack dd
progress further.
"As the German losses British and empire
rendered better account OF themselves In
Heraon Canda sector Greek troops also fought with the
greatest gallanry," the communique added
Although the communque said Crete was attacked hea ana
perseny yesterday with the Germans making determined G
forts to fly in more troops an authoritative source IN Loo
situation certainly satisfactory as it was "a
ago"
So long as the British Navy can invasion
by sea this source said every believe
fail far it has prevented
cessfu invasion.
attempts the island from the have
failed, declared fatty.
Greatest Air Battle Believed in Progress.
air and fought is
taking place off Crete this added He
warships inevitable but called
German claims exaggerated "as usual"
claimed four cruisers, several de-
stroyers to the bottom and hits
baeship, two desroyer and number of other
strength Britain has mustered for her defense
indicated the editor, Virginia Gayda
mentioning the island reported at least five
battleshps aircraft carriers and undetermined
cruisers desroyers in the battle.)
3Oboat Axis convoy which Prime Minister Churchill yes
erday told the engaged by British
Italian ships
reported picking survivors.
acknowledged to be facing tough
Evening star., 1941-05-23
japanese Admit Chinese
Recapfured RaiIhead
By The AsSociated Press.

SHANGHAI, May 23.-Col. Kunio
Akiyama, official spokesman for
japanese forces in China. acknowl-
edged today that Chinese troops had
recaptured Chuki, strategic railhead
in Northern Chekiang Province,
after voluntary withdrawal by
the Japanee.
Reports two days ago from Chung
king, the temporary Chinese capital,
said re-gaining Chuki was one Of
the Chinese army's greatest sue
cesSes in months-that the Japa-
nese lost 1000 dead and much ma
terial.
Col. Akiyama said the japanese
withdrew from the railhead after
crushing of 13 Chinese divisions"
Reds Reported in Shansi Battle.
CHUNGKING, China, May % Up.
The Communist daily newspaper
here hammered today q story that
the 18th Chinese Red Army was
participating in battle against the
japanese in Southern Shansi Prov
ince.
Chinese government supporters
had expressed fear that Chinese
Communists might lay down their
arms against the japanese since So
Wet Russia and Japan had reached
a neutrality accord.
Evening star., 1941-05-23

proposition because It must wage
a ceaseless fight close to hostile
shore bases in the face Of con-
slant air attacks.
Furthermore, one source said, the
Germans are using powerful forma-
tions of dive-bombers and the COM
bination of heavy air attacks and
confined waters in which the battle
Evening star., 1941-05-23
Foreign

Foreign
Germany expected to reject Egypt's
protest on Zamzam. Page A-3
British warn Japan of possible seiz-
ure of 90 Pacific ships. Page A-S
Axis tightens ring about British-held
Tobruk, Nazis say. Page AS
NotionuI.
Last-ditch fight against Neutrality
Act repeal seen. Page Ais
Washington and Vicinity.
John Philip Hill dies suddenly
here. Page Az
Shuttle trains are suggested for vir-
gtnia commuters. Page B-l
Evening star., 1941-05-23
Land Urges Use
OF Force TO End
Strike
Describes Work as
Most Dire Need
In World Today
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Chairman Emory S. Land of the
Maritime Commission today ad-
vocated before the Senate Defense
Investigating Committee the use
of United States forces to break up
a strike of union maChiniSts which
had tied up work at II shipbuilding
plants in the San Francisco area.
Testifying in the committees in
quiry into the strike. Admiral Land
said he thought the Government
should use any forces it has at hand
to enforce its right to continue work
on the ships, which he described as
the most dire need in the world
today"
Il believe there is Justification" 3"
Admiral Land said for every pos
sible step the Government can take
up to and including the use of
| United States forces-be they city.
State or national-to take off this
picket line so that the people there
! can go to work"
Evening star., 1941-05-23
Calls Strike Outlaw"

Admiral Land said the merits of
the dispute between striking ma
chinists and employers could be
adiudicated after the men went
back to work.
He said the Walkout of the ma
cfinists. which he classified as an
OUTLAW" strike. was preventing
other men who wanted to return
to work from going on the job,
adding:
Il believe in majority rule and
I don't believe in letting the tail
wag the dog I don't believe IN
permitting 500 men from one shop
and 1900 men from another n
prevent 10 times that many men
from working"
Senator Connally. Democrat, of
Texas asked Admiral Land II it
would not be desirable for the Gov
ernment to take over and operate
any defense facilities where labor
disputes halted production Admiral
Land expressed doubt the Govern
ment could operate most facilities
efficiently.
.FavOrs Step If Necessary.
IF this Government has got TO
submit to anybodys s demands in
order to keep production up, We
might as well quit" Senator Con-
na1v later asserted. "1f We have
to take over every plant in the
United States in this hour Of en-
ergency and peril. I'm for doing it.
if that's the only way it can be
done
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Ralph Bard, replying to a question
by Senator Brewster, Republican. Of
Maine. if he had any solution to
offer for the strike which he said
had halted work on s342O12.000 Of
Navy vessels said he thought the
Government should step in and take
over plants to operate them in cases
Of outlaw strikes
Mr.. Bard agreed that new legisla-
ton probably would be necessary
to authorize such action. but said
as an alternative it might be possible
for the Justice Department to
prosecute strike leaders for con-
splracy to hold up the defense
program.
Chairman Truman of Missouri
said before today's session that the
committee purposed TO find out
what is involved in the strike, why
1t has not been settled and who i
responsible for the country not get
ting ships"
Shipyard Dispute.
The Shipyards in the San Fran
cisco Bay area were closed nearly
two weeks ago when c. I. o. and
A. F. L. machinists struck for dou-
bic overtime and wages of s1I5 an
hour compared with time-and-a-
half overtime and SIP cents an
hour offered by the companies.
Wednesday some A. F. L. ship
craftsmen led a march back to work
through machinists' picket lines at
two of the struck yards. Yesterday
Navy trucks manned by uniform
sailors and marines took some 500
workmen through the lines. The
Navy emphasized that it was
merely supplying requested trans
portation. Unionists protested the
action to President Roosevelt and
Secretaries Knox and Stimson.
The IL yards hold $4,000 900
worth of defense orders.
Evening star., 1941-05-23
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Hebert asks for legal opinion on
staggering of pay days. Page B-1
Northwest sites chosen for 5 more
defense buildings. Page B-1
Quinn urges School Board control Of
recreation. Page B-1
Planners approve underground
streetcar terminal. Page B-1
Stamp plan for D. c. again under
consideration. Page B-1
Evening star., 1941-05-23
Battle Of Crete Reported Turning
In Favor Of Britain as Recapture
OfTwo Nazi Footho|ds Is Claimed
Fleet Skaters All Efforts
OfGermuns to Put Ashore
Seu-Borne Reinforcements

BACKGROUND
Germany launched aerial bitskrteg against island OF
of Creeks Tuesday morning. and since tdt
landed thousands of aerial troops from carrier
planes and qdrS establishing t0o foohodS on the Sland
Attempts made to land reinorcementS by sea- but
the feet action Wednesday of Crete and
p1erented any landings, the British claim.
Evening star., 1941-05-23

(See CRETE, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1941-05-23

(See BIOFF, Page A-3.]
Evening star., 1941-05-23

(See BERLIN, Page A-4O
Evening star., 1941-05-23
Weather Forecast

Local showers, probably thunder
squalls today; tomorrow fair, cooler;
lowest tonight about so. Temperatures
today-Highest, 90, at 2 pm; low
est, 10, at $50 am.
Prom the United State. weather Bureau report.
Full Details on PAGE Az.
Evening star., 1941-05-23

Most people in Washington have The
Star delivered to their homes every
weekday evening and Sunday morning
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28

cannot be used further 1t is proper
to destroy 1t by burning it pri-
vately.
Rules to Follow
Do not permit disrespect to be
shown to the Flag OF the United
States OF America.
Do not dip the Flag OF the Unit
ed States OF America to " per
son or anything. The regimen
tai color, State flag. organization
or institutional flag will render this
honor.
Do not display the Flag with
the union down except as a signal
OF distress.
Do not place any other flag or
pennant above or, II on the same
level to the right OF the Flag OF
the United States OF America.
DO not let the Flag touch the
ground, floor. or trail in the water.
Do not place any object or en-
blem OF any kind on or above the
Flag.
Do not use the Flag as drapery
in any form whatsoever. Use bunt-
ing of blue. white and red.
Do not fasten the Flag in such
a manner aS-to permit 1t to be
easily torn.
Do not drape the Flag over the
hood, top, sides or back of a We
hicle, railway train or boat. When
displayed on a motor car the staff
should be firmly affixed to the
chassis, or clamped to the radia-
tor cap.
Do not display the Flag on a
float in a parade except from a
staff.
Do not use the Flag as a cover
ing for a ceiling.
Do not carry the Flag flat or
horizontally. but always aloft and
free.
Do not use the Flag as a portion
OF costume or of an athletic uni
form. Do not embroider it in cush-
ions. handkerchiefs nor print IL
on paper napkins.
Do not put lettering OF any kind
on the Flag.
Do not use the Flag in any form
OF advertising nor fasten an adj
vertising sign to pole from which
the Flag is flown.
Do not display the Flag. nor
store II, in such manner as to
permit soil or damage.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28
HeraLdry Rules Used in Display of FLAG

There are many rules which
should be followed in display OF
the American Flag but ia general,
rules of heraldry may be applied.
II Is a set rule that the Flag may
be displayed only between sunrise
and sunset. II should be flown
from each flag pole and each day
that weather permits. but IL this
is not strictly adhered to. at least
the Flag ought to be flown on State
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28

other flag. from crossed staffs. the
American Flag should be on the
right, and it's staff should be over
the staff o, the other flag.
Bunting may be used as a dis
play OF National colOrs, draping a
speakers table. a platform, or for
general decoration but never the
Flag. In such case it should be ar
ranged with blue above, white in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28

and National holidays, and on Of
fetal occasions. The Flag Is raised
on the pole quickly, but is lowered
with pomp and ceremony.
Carried in a procession with
other flags the Flag OF the United
States OF America is carried on the
marching. right, or in a line Ct
flags, at the center front OF the
line. Displayed on a wall with an
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28
SHARK RECORD CLAIMED

Adelaide, Australia, June 2S-UP
f. II. V. Riggs. sportsman-sheep
farmer, has applied to the Game
and Fish Association OF New York
for official recognition Of his re-
cent capture q white shark as n
new world record The monster.
weighing 1,747 pounds, was caught
with a number 80 thread line. The
previous record was held by n
member OF Zane Grey's fishing
party who landed a 1888 pound
shark in 1899
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28
TOY AIR FLEET BLITzED

Camden, N. j., June 2S-CP -
Twenty four aircraft carriers with
their complement OF hundreds of
planes and large quantities 0t
ammunition were destroyed by fro
at Camden-but no navy suffered.
The fire swept a cartoon OF toys
off a railroad platform-ruining the
small vessels and a quantity OF
cap pistol ammunition.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-28

the center and red below. The
American Flag may never be used
for draping purposes except in the
case Of a coffin. Then the Flag Is
placed so that the Union, the field
OF stars. is at the head OF the eof-
fin. and over the left shoulder.
| When used on a coffin the Flag
may not be lowered into the grave,
nor allowed to touch the ground.
When the Flag is grouped with a
number OF city or state flags Il
must appear in the center OF the
group and higher than the others.
| II flown at the same halyard with
other flags it must always be at
the peak. above the other flags.
When flown with other flags at ad-
iaeent staffs the American Flag
must be raised first and lowered
last
II flown with flags of other ma
tions, all flags should be of an
equal size. and should be flown
from different halyards at equal
heights. No flag may be flown
to the right OF the American Flag
Displayed on a staff projecting
horizontally from a window, the
Flag should go to the peak OF the
staff. unless at half staff. IL sus-
pended above sidewalk on sup
port extending from a building
~ pole it should be hoisted from
tho building toward the pole. union
first
When the Flag Is displayed
other than on a staff. or suspended.
il should be displayed flat, whether
in or out of doors. Horizontally
or vertically displayed against a
wall. the union should be upper
most and to the Flags right.
The Flag should be displayed
with the union to the north in an
east west street. and to the east in
~outh street. when IL Is
ust "--o~ thOrouehfare
for displa,
Above, Behind Speaker
Used on speakers platform the
Flag should be displayed flat.
above and behind the speaker. II
flown from a staff 1t should be
In the honor position. to the right
OF the speaker.
When the Flag is used in con
nection with the unwilling OF a
statue or monument il should have
an important place in the cere-
mony. but should never be used for
covering the statue.
When the Flag is flown at half
staff II should be first raised to the
peak OF the staff and then lowered
to half the distance between the
neak and the bottom II the staff.
On Memorial Day the Flag is flown
a; half-staff from sunrise until IL
noon. and ut full staff from noon
until sundowr
Flown from fixed staff the Flag
is placed at half staff to indicate
mourning. and when displayed on
small staff carried in a parade.
mourning is indicated by attaching
two streamers of black crepe to the
spear head. and allowing them to
fall naturally. Crepe may be used
on n flagstaff only at the Presi-
dents order.
When the Flag is displayed in the
body of a church it has position of
honor at the congregations right
" in the chancel or on the plat
form. it must appear in the 0sition
OF honor at the clergyman's right
as he faces the congregation.
When the Flag is worn out. and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-13
Around The
Cracker Barrel

What. with the influx OF new citi-
zenry into Ypsilanti and one half
OF its residents calling the other
half "Hinbilly." ami with no AIDE
duate definition of the expression
10 grade adequately those who live
mile up the hill and point with
grins at those who live a half mile
farther up its heights. this CONVEX
sation at a local eating place may
be enlightening.
A young and pref ty woman rushed
In and seated herself on tall
stool. saying "Hamburgs. again. 4
could live on them, | hain't had
one OF them things since left hae
Where have | been2 Home. OF
course. In Kentucky. Hin6illy9
Heck. no. Don't call me that. You'd
never say it II you knowed whal
they was like. You Ypsilanti folks
don't know anything. and no won
der. you amt been anywhere. 'cept
Ann Arbor and Detroit Me. I've
been everywhere, Louisville. Lex
ington. Covington. But We don't
have hamburgs. Corn bread, well,
we donl live on it, but we have a
lot OF It. Grandpa gets the corn
ground al the mill as an excuse TO
go to the village and ITS good with
sorghum-lasses. Butter? We'd Ike
d too but where'd we get It? Cows
just live in the valley Nearest val
ley like that is twenty-five miles.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-13

Wen get a beach house and play
in the sand all day. Just you and l.
Would you like that?"
With a sly hint, Carlyle said, I'D
rather go now" She regarded her
mother from beneath straight fax
en- bangs and repeated. I'D rather
60 now"
Ylena dragged the youngster
from the bed into her arms and
squeezed her until she giggled.
I'm be much too busy for you. my
precious
Then let me go up to Scotty's."
When she received no answer, Car
lyle stopped her mothers work by
sitting down on top Of the stack
Of clothes she was packing.
"Mamacita, am l ever going to
Scotty's again."
Ylens said. "Of course you are!"
When he comes TO his senses, she
thought with a tight-lipped recol-
lection of the way he had stalked
out OF her apartment. you'll see
Scotty before very long" she prom
Used to appease the child. Now run
along and have Rose dress you for
tea. Tate is coming. Then go play
in the patio"
She finished with her luggage,
then slipped out Of her gold silk
taffeta housecoat and into the dress
in which she later would travel, an
apricot-toned flannel EXpertly she
rouged her lips and put Tates ia
vorite perfume in her hair and on
her throat. She looked ahead to
when she and Tate would meet at
the planned destination. Perhaps he
would feel better then, less moody,
less irritable.
From her room she walked into
Roses and looked out those back
Windows into the patio. Carlyle
was there already, spotless in a
fuzzy white Angora sweater suit,
playing in the lily pool. She'll be
filthy in no time, Ylena fretted,
then laughed to herself. What diff
ference did 1t make? What was
little dirt? Never would she be one
Of those heckling mothers who took
the play out of a child with con-
slant admonitions. All the same,
she did groan softly to herself
when she saw Carlyle dip cupped
hands into the pool and lift out
water to stir in pile of dirt. For
several days she had been making
unsuccessful attempts at a dam.
Like Scotty used to make, Mama
eta. Down where he cut through
the orchids with a Chiefly" From
her explanation, Ylena gathered
that Scott had been telling the
Wide-eyed, credulous Carlyle a few
tall ones.
Tony found her there. Don't
you want me to watch Carlyle ?"
II think she is all light. You can
go down when do" The blond girl
notioned the guard to her side and
pointed. Look"
His strong mouth parted In a
| grin or alteration as he watched
her patting in the mud. "She should
be dressed in a rubber bathing
suit"
"She has to be gorgeous. Mr.
Cromwell is coming" The pleasant
expression faded from the young
Italians face. Ylena went on,
You'll like him some day, Tony.
You'll know it's all right"
He defied her. mo, I WON'T"
Color raced through his already
dark skin. Never, Miss Varanoff.
1 know it isn't any Of my business
except that love Carlyle-but
please, please won't you think
twice before doing what you're do
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-13

Ito Be Continued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-13
Tenderfoot Scouts at
Woodruff School Meeting

-Four new tenderfoot Scouts were
introduced Tuesday evening at TIE
regular meeting OF Troop I st
Woodruff School. They are Russell
Kirchoff, Arlie Braman, Glenn
Schultz and Bruce Badger.
Francis Davis gave a report on
paper collection, stating that the
boys now have about 500 pounds.
Cost OF bsling the paper will be
Investigated.
The patrols worked on advance
ment, the tenderroot Scouts in
their requirements, the first and
second class boys on first aid and
the merit badge group on physical
development and athletics.
Before the meeting, there was a
period OF recreation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-13

A huge selection OF hard
wearing worstedS, tweeds
and shetlands tailored from
finer fabrics. Single and
double-breasted models In
your fsVorite eolors and
patterns.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-13

1t was announced that the leaders
will meet next Monday night for
dinner at the home of Scoutmaster
Floyd Smith.
Discuss Plans
Parents Night next Tuesday was
discussed at the regular weekly
meeting OF Boy Scouts of Troop 3
at Harriet School Tuesday night.
Next week a regular meeting will
be conducted for the parents and
there will be a speaker.
The Scouts discussed the dance
given Friday night by them and
the Girls Athletic Club. Their part
of the proceeds go to the troop
treasury.
Registration was checked and It
was announced that the group will
have a recreation period from 6 80
to 700 on meeting nights.