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Evening star., 1941-12-24
Dutch Wipe Out
Borneo Attackers,
Sinking Four Ships
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 24.-Nether-
lands official sources declared to-
day that air and naval action OF
Netherlands Indies forces, cul-
minating in the sinking of three
japanese transports and a
tanker off Borneo, had wiped
out with serious losses of men
and material" the entire enemy
supply fleet which had attacked
Miri.
Miri was one of two closely-spaced
Japanese landings in Sarawak, on
the north coast of the Island of
BorneO, close to the frontier between
Sarawak and British North Borneo
proper.
Previous air attacks had accounted
for all other ships involved in the
Miri action, these sources said.
They declared that advices reach
ing London said the Japanese, in
retaliation. had bombed and ma
chine-gunned small, outlying Meth
erlands islands, inf1icting civilian
casualties.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Buddy Baer, Hurt in Crash,
Will Be Able 10 Meet Louis
Nv the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Dec. "a
Heavyweight Fighter Buddy Baer
suffered scratches about the face
and was shaken up today in an au-
tomobile collision, but his handlers
said the injury was not severe enough
to interfere with his championship
bout with Joe Louis in New York
January 9.
With no sparring work scheduled
for today at his Lakewood training
camp, Saer decided on an autonio-
bile ride with his trainer, Izzy Klein.
Another handler, Jerry Casale, Was
driving the car.
Baer and Klein were taken TO
Monmouth Memorial Hospital.
Klein's left leg was injured, reqLir-
ing an X-ray examination. Casale
was unhurt. All left the hospits!
later.
Klein said Baer's injuries would
only prevent his boxing for a few
DAYS. He meets Louis in Madison
Square Garden, with the Navy Re-
lief Fund receiving all earnings OF
Louis and Promoter Mike Jacobs and
a portion Of Baer's purse.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
85Americans
ThereLed by
Mdj.Devereux
Defensive Unit
Had Only Twelve
Fighter Planes

A Marine garrison of 376 off,
GERS and men. commanded by
Maj. James P. S. Devereux of
Chevy Chase. Md. and eqipped
with only IL fighter planes and
a small quantity of weapons,
held Wake Island for II days
against japanese attacks, the
Navy Department revealed late
today after conceding that the
island probably is lost to the
enemy.
A Navy medical officer and
six ratings also were members
of the command.
Toxic claimed the occupation
OF the island was completed at /
am. yesterday I'll am. Eastern
Standard time, Monday by Jap
anese naval forces defying blaz-
ing American defense guns, rag
Ing seas ana a violent gale to
carry out night assault.
When the attack began on De-
cember 9, in addition TO the planes,
the tiny garrison had only 6 5-inch
guns, II 3-inch anti-aircraft guns,
l8 50-caliber and 80 30-caliber anti
aircraft guns, plus their usual light
weapons.
Two enemy destroyers were lost in
the final landing operations, a
Navy communique said. A Toxic
broadcast heard IN London by Reu-
ters also said the Japs lost two de-
stroyers.
Well Known Here.
Maj. Devereux, who is SO, Is well
known in Washington. He is the
son of Mrs. John Ryan Devereux,
West Bradley lane, Chevy Chase.
His father, the late DR.. John Ryan
Devereux, was a prominent physi-
clan of this city, who served two
different periods as a medical off,
Ger in the Army, and organized am
bulance companies of young Wash
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Churchill Tells
j. ). Sacrifice
Will Win War
Follows President
In Speaking os YuIe
Tree Is Lighted
(Tert OF Roosevelt message on
page As
BY JOHN C. HENRY.


BY the sacrifice and daring Of
the present generation in the
democratic nations, Prime Min
lister Churchill told America to-
night, the children of our world
shall not be robbed of their
inheritance or denied the right
to live in a free and decent
world"
Mr.. Churchill spoke from the
south portico of the White House
Immediately after President Roose-
welt had lighted the Christmas tree
before thousands of Washington
ians.
He had heard the Chief Execu-
tive appeal to the Nation for IAN
arming of hearts - for the labor
and suffering of an ultimate victory
which lie ahead"
Feels No Stranger Here.
Stepping forward as Mr.. Roose-
welt introduced him as one of the
great leaders" in today's united
front of democracy, the blunt
spoken British Minister expressed
humble gratitude and pleasure at
his privilege of being before an
American audience and among asso-
ciates in this world war on this
Christmas eve.
II cannot feel myself stranger
here" the dynamic Minister said,
'in the center Of the summit of
these United States. I feel sense
Of unity and fraternal association.
which through all your kindness,
convinces me that I have a right to
sit at your fireside and share your
Christmas joys"
This is a strange Christmas eve"
he continued gravely. Almost the
whole world is locked in deadly
struggle. Armed with the most
terrible weapons which science can
devise, the nations advance upon
each other. III would it be for us,
this Christmastide, if we were not
sure that no greed for the lands or
wealth of any other people has led
us to the field. That no vulgar am
bition, no sordid lust for material
gain at the expense of others had
led us to the field"
Thousands of Washingtonians
crowded the lawn in front of the
White House portico, and cheered
the two leaders
The Presidents spoken message
was brief, and was intended to serve
primarily as an introduction for
(See TREE LIGHTING. Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1941-12-24
No More U. S. Casualties
Reported in Hong Kong

BY the Associated Press.
CHUNGKING. China, Dec. 24.-A
telegram from Hong Kong filed at
noon today Ql pm. Eastern STAN
dard time, Tuesday, said that no
Americans had been reported killed
or injured in the invaded crown col
ony since the death of Miss Flor
ence Webb of Shanghai early in the
siege.
The telegram was received by off,
cial American quarters at 1:30 pm.
Miss Webb, the only American
casualty, was killed by shell or
bomb fragments.
Members of the consular staff are
living in the consulate-general, To-
Gated in the Hong Kong and Shang-
hal Banking Corp. Building, prob
ably is the most modern structure
in the Far East.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, Dec. "a (P.-
Stocks mixed; selected issues in
demand. Bonds irregular; price
range narrow. Foreign exchange
quiet; generally unchanged. Cot
ton quiet; trade buying, liquida-
ton. Sugar unchanged; trade
evening up. Metals dull; use OF
civilian tin to be curtailed. Wool
tops steady; commission house
liquidation.
CHICAGO. - Wheat higher;
short covering. Corn higher;
good feeding demand indicated.
Hogs active; $3.50 higher; top.
11.60; small supplies. Cattle, year.
ings strong; weighty steers
steady to weak.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Lute Bulletin
She'll Kentish Coast

FOLKESTONE, England lP.-
Germany's big cross-channel
runs broke the peace Of Christ
mas Eve tonight by shelling the
Kentish coastal district. Children
were singing Christmas carols At
some Of the towns along the
white cliffs Of the Dover Strait
when the guns across the water
ut Cap Girls Nez opened mp full
throat
Evening star., 1941-12-24
35in Crew Take
ToLifeboatsi in
View Of Shore
Freiehter Absoroko
Abandoned, Later
Is Token in Tow
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press
LONG BEACH, Calf, Dec. "a.
The Navy announced today
that the Mccormick freighter
Absaroka had been attacked by
a submarine in sight of the Cali
fornia shore and abandoned.
Almost simultaneously, the
Navy disclosed that the Cana
dian freighter Rosebank, of g.
40 tons, previously reported
missing and probably sunk, had
reached a safe port.
A Navy spokesman said the
first report on the torpedoing was
received at 1915 am. Q:15 pm.
Washington time but he did not
know when the engagement oc-
Cured.
Onlookers on shore watched as
a crew of approximately IS took
to ,lifeboats. The watchers re-
ported that the enemy Subma-
rine remained on the surface
and appeared to have been Grip
pied.
Later, however, the submarine
disappeared as several lifeboats
could be seen around the damaged
Absaroka
The first Navy announcement
said the Mccormick vessel had been
abandoned in a sinking condition,
but the ship did not go down. and
attempts were made quickly to tow it
to harbor.
The Navy had no comment on
the reported Gripping.
The Absaroka. owned by the Nc
Cormick lines, is 400 feet long, of
1886 tons, and was built In 1918.
It normally carries a crew of 80.
The torpedoing OF the AbSaroka
was the ninth enemy submarine at
tack on American vessels in Pacific
waters since the outbreak OF the
war with Japan. Three definitely
were sunk, another is long overdue,
and the fate of another, which was
struck by a torpedo, has not been
announced.
Sunk were the steamship Lahaini
and the tanker Montebello, the lat
ter only yesterday. Listed as prob
ably sunk" is the tanker Emidio.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Parents Learn Navy Son,
Reported Dead, is Sofe
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LYNN Mass, Dec. 24-A house
of sorrow was turned to one of
Christmas JOY today with receipt Of
word by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Gillis. ST., that their son, Walter
L. Gillis-one of four in the service
who was reported lost in action
in the Pacific. was safe and we'll"
The young mans wife, resident
Of Long Beach. Calf, informed his
parents that she had been advised
officially to that effect by the Navy.
At the same time. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gillis received personal greetings
from their three other sons. James,
Joseph and John. who also are with
the Navy in the Pacific war zone
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Racing Results
Rossvans, other selections and
entries for tomorrow, Page Az.
Tropical Park
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FIRST ,RAcE-Purse $1,000, claiming;
Roman sna snsh YPSsb5 SD 5uFoss' I
queen Echo (Gonzaiez) s.io
Also So ran@Trimm.d. Sweet Refrain,
Patrol Flight, Sky Arso. cautiyo. 30 Blen-
SECOND RAcE-Purse. $1,000: claim
Tower Guest 7campbelD 7.5o SO
Also ran-speedier, Sister Don. Miehi-
gan Belle Question Man. Pure Briar'
DAILY Double 20 s21.1oJ
3.year-olds and upward: s furlonss
Water Cr'ker tMcMullen) $40 go $50
Range Dust Durando) $50 $50
Lady Infinite tStrickler $50
Also ran-Eiooto. Lazarus. Javert, Moon
lite Bobby. Speedy Booser and winlette.
FOURTH RAcE-Purse, $1,000 allow
snees; a;year-elds: 9 fu1lopss. 90 90
TaDSsh TsnoabcRi Rae ta1k1nson, so
Fire tStoup 800
Time l:12is
Az A:o tanHgs an Clique R1sss as1 Gs Ha55s a:
way, Aunt Ellen and Here Now.
FIFTH RAcE-Purse. $1,000; claim
ing; 3-year-olds and upward; furlongs.
Scotch Trap Garner $40 $40 so
Miss Goshen (SchmidD 1880 $40
Equistone (McCreary $50
Also Ai@e' ran-oid sifii Rosebush. Waugh Pop.
George Lamaze.
SIXTH RACE-Purse. $1,000: allow
2-yoar-0ldS. I miles
Blue Warrior Connolly $50 80 90
Sun Eager (Skellyl 42O -
Homeward Bound (HarrelD zoo
Time, ] Al >4-5.
Also ran-Peep Show. Belle Poise.
SEVENTH RACE-Purse, $1,000; claim.
ing: 3-year-olds and upward; / mile and
20 yards
Pomiva day $50 3.OU E.Su
Inscclad (Strickler) 7.7O 4.30
Magic Stream (Breen) ESQ
Time, 1 AS.
Also ran-Advoeatof, Al Al psu. pn-
rkpown Land and GHebe.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Gen. Macarthur Tokes
Field to Command Bottle

MANILA, Dec. "a (P) $50 am,
E. S. T. Delayed Gen. Douglas
Macarthur and his staff are taking
the field at once in personal COM
mand of the fight against Japanese
invasion spearheads, the Army head
quarters announced today.
The Philippine defense forces were
said to be outnumbered and hard
pressed north and south of the Cap
ital.
The Japanese were striking from
their foothold along the Gulf of ill.,
gayen, some 120 niles north of Ms
nila, and from a beachhead won by
q new landing in force at the little
(See MANILA, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1941-12-24
State Of Emergency
Proclaimed in Bengal

By the Associated Press.
CALCUTTA, India, Dec. PA
state OF emergency was proclaimed
today in the Bengal presidency. the
region of India closest to Burma,
which has been subjected to heavy
Japanese air assault.
Evening star., 1941-12-24

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Dec.
"a R,-Lt. P. L. Stinson, in charge
of the Coast Guard station here, to-
day announced acquisition from Roy
w. Howard the publisher, OF the
steel Diesel yacht Jamaroy for use
by the Coast Guard. The yacht was
turned over to the Government for
a dollar a year for the duration of
the war
Evening star., 1941-12-24

ington men for action in France dur
ing the first World War. Maj. Dev-
ereux has several relatives living
here
AS an officer in the Marine Corps.
Mai. Devereux has had distin-
guished career, seeing action pre-
viously in China and Nicaragua. for
which he was awarded official recog-
milton by Navy medals.
Maj. Devereux rose through the
Marine Corps the hard way, enlist
ing as a private and working his
way upward through the ranks. He
became an officer about l8 months
after enlistment.
Was Born in Cuba.
Born in Cuba, while his father
was on duty there as an Army sur
geon, he travelled widely as young
ster, attended school in various
places, including Denver. Colo:
Evening star., 1941-12-24
No Late Editions
Tomorrow

The Star will observe Christ
mas as usual tomorrow by dis
pensing with the $50, Night
Final and Night Final Sports
editions.
Subscribers to these editions
will receive the regular home
edition.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Quezon Coils Congress

MANILA, Dec. "a (R.-President
Quezon today called special ses-
sion of Congress for December 80 to
consider special legislation of un-
disclosed types.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Child, 6, Is Crushed to Death
When Auto and Bus Collide
Mother and Cousin Injured in Wreck;
Three Others Escape Unhurt
picture on Pace A-5.l

picture Page A5J
crushed to death this after
collision between automobile driven by her mother
and delivery truck at Fifteenth and streets NE.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
California Feels Quake

Ell CENTRIC. Calf, Dec. "a tR.-
An earthquake of minor intensity
was felt here at 1874 last night.
There were no reports of damage.
Evening star., 1941-12-24
Weather Forecast

Fair, somewhat colder tonight, lowest tempera-
ture about 40. Temperatures today-Highest,
81, at pm; lowest, IS, at 5:45 am; SO at pm.
From the United cess.s weaver bureau Report
Full Details on PAGE Az.
Evening star., 1941-12-24

(See WAKE, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1941-12-24

(See LIBYA, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1941-12-24
u. S. Gets Howard Yacht

(See ROOSEVELT, Page A-3o
Evening star., 1941-10-14

Apothecory Firm Neors
$50 Years in Business
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Oct.
I4.-The proprietor Of drug busi-
ness here which will be $50 years
old tomorrow believes he would be
unable to meet modern requirements
for a pharmacists license because he
"can't make a combination sand
wish"
The store now operated by Will
liam l.. Bond was opened at its pres
ent location in 1871. Today it con-
tains the original iron mortar and
pestle and the time-honored en-
blems of the apothecary, large glass
bottles filled with bright-colored
liquids. The pharmacist obtained
the business from the family of the
founder, DR.. Elisha Hall, in 1907,
and preserved the atmosphere. He
made a concession to modernism
about Is years ago by adding an
annex
A soda fountain and magazine
Evening star., 1941-10-14
'UpheavaI' Requires
Volunteer Welfare
Workers, Council Told
Social Agencies Unit
Hears Coy Of O. E. N.
And MeCIoskey Of F. S. A.

An economic and social upheaval
brought about by defense prepara-
tions has multiplied the problems
that must be met by volunteer well
fare workers, Wayne Coy, iaiSon Of
ficer for the Office of Emergency
Management, told the first winter
luncheon meeting of the Council of
Social Agencies yesterday at the
Y. w. c. A.
The council also heard Mark Nc
Closkey, recreation director of the
Federal Security Agency, urge that
welfare groups adopt a more ag-
gressive approach to community
needs and stop waiting for those
who need assistance to come for it. J"
Mr.. Coy, a former Indiana public
welfare director. said the present
| economic and social upheaval places
primary responsibility on the Fed
eral Government, but does not re-
lieve the Governments agencies,
private enterprise or volunteer or
ganizations from their share of re-
sponsibility.
voluntary social agencies" he
said, face need for their services
such as has not existed in many
years"
Would Guide Voluntary Service.
Only the Government can hope
to meet the needs created by unem-
ployment. old age and disability, he
said, but no Government agency
has vet taken over the work of
neighborly assistance to aid in ad-
justing families to new conditions
Of life.
: He said a channel must be de-
( veloped through which persons
wishing to serve the community may
/ find the jobs that need doing and
! for which they are suited. and that
/ other machinery must be set up
through which this volunteer work
may be supervised, made effective
and integrated into the organized
community services already estab-
/ liShed.
1T is the private agencies that
/ should be serving as the catalytic
agent in the assimilation of new
corners into our overgroWn, under
perSonaliZed and sometimes bureau
cratic town" Mr.. Coy said There
is no other place where the gen.
erous, neighborly impulse that in
spires voluntary service is more
needed"
Cites Cases of L. S. Workers.
Mr.. Coy asked that the council
consider the needs and problems of
/ some Government workers, stating
that cases had come to his attention
where Federal employees had been
denied social services available to
others.
Mr.. McCloskey discussed the
recreation problems that have
sprung from the defense program,
dealing in particular with the work
of seeing that the Nations citizen
soldiers are made comfortable while
on leave.
He cited instances where cities
and towns in the South had proved
their "neighborliness' in sheltering
and providing for soldiers during
the recent maneuvers.
James " Bennett, president of
the council, reminded that the
Community Chest drive will soon
get underway He expressed conf
dence that the S2,0O0OOO goal will be
achieved. but cautioned the agency
representatives present that a vast
corps of volunteer workers would be
required to put the drive over.
Evening star., 1941-10-14
Prince Georges Mayors
To Discuss Defense

Mayors of incorporated towns.
representatives of unincorporated
communities and members of the
Maryland Defense Committee will
meet at 8 pm. tomorrow in the
County Service Building at Hyatts-
vile. Working organizations of the
Prince Georges County Council of
Defense in every community will be
set up at the meeting.
Isaac George, executive director
of the Maryland Council of De-
Evening star., 1941-10-14

fense, will attend the meeting and
explain the work to be done. Mrs.
Daisy La Coppidan. vice chairman
of the Southern Maryland Council
Evening star., 1941-10-14

rack are now located there, but a
thirsty customer still has no chance
Evening star., 1941-10-14

Of Defense and chairman OF the
Prince Georges body, has urged all
members and Representatives to
attend.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-21
Fire CUTS Detroit
NH Supply House
Rsilwsy SteVess House
Msmoesd Momentosily

ODETROIT, April 81 @-
The interior of the two-story
Detroit Mill Supply Co. was de-
stroyed by Are Sunday which
for a time threatened the ad-
joining l0-story Grand Trunk
Railway warehouse.
Five alarms were turned i'm
before iiremen could assemble
enough equipment to battle the
flames which were famed by
high winds. Residents of more
than Is homes in the vicinity
were forced to evacuate because
of dense smoke.
The building was filled with
bales of wooden and cotton rags
and several baling machines.
which added to the difficulties
Of the fire fighting crews. The
loss was tentatively estimated
at $4,000.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-21

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Monck. ii rs.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-21
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Twice Aeoee c. \

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looking for the driver Ge r. -
which reportsdly. IN l1t c
auto driven By BdwaF1 kGo01
Route Six, Mount C11noQ
Jefferson avenue eng1 ~ uuk
day morning and mo44 + I y
way before the licunGo ~ -
Of the car had besn taE1 & &
Anenos told dsputis6 1Aoe ~
car was driven ~ 3 WUulQn ~
that he had chased ~ dDDn
jefferson after the aeeio -
When he finally caaar - ~ III
her. Anenos said. ~ w11t L. ~
q pencil to take hef naa,4 -
dress, and drivers nnE13>ks t
she again escaped be1peo - ~
the information. \,
Evening star., 1941-11-12

Maj. Flikke said, there are e,798
nurses in the Army Corps, including
about 1,4OO regulars. The quota for
the regulars is 1875, she said, and
the quota for the entire corps 8,237.
Tracing the history of the Army
Nurse Corps, Maj. Flikke paid a
special tribute to those who served
in the World War.
Mrs. w. o. Gale, president of the
club, presided at the meeting, which
was held at the home Of Mrs. Calvin
B. Lucas.
Reports made at the business
meeting included that of a Com
munity Chest team which will work
under the direction of Mrs. Gale
1t was also reported that work of
the club Red Cross unit is being
carried on Monday through Friday
at the Park View School under the
direction OF Mrs. w. o. Hancock,
philanthropic chairman. Plans were
discussed for members to operate a
booth for the sale of tuberculosis
seals when the drive opens.
Several contributions Of staple
groceries and cash gifts were re-
ceived for the pantry shelf" from
which the club makes up baskets for
holiday giving.
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Pen League Sets
Book and Art Fair
For December 3.4

The annual book and art fair Of
the District Branch. League of
American Pen Women, will be held
December 8 and 1 under the general
chairmanship Of Mrs. George G.
Gaydash.
Books, works Of art, hand painted
Christmas cards, miniature paint
ing. home cakes and candies and
novelties will be among the items
offered for sale.
The program will include a
musicale following a tea December
3 and luncheon December 1. Mrs.
Sidney Butterfield will be in charge
Of the musicale and Trudie Lyon, the
luncheon. Those attending the
luncheon will be asked to wear a
costume representing a song.
Committee chairmen assisting
Mrs. Gaydash have been announced
as follows: Inez Sheldon Tyler,
poetry book table; Angie Weaver
Evening star., 1941-11-12
Park View
Club Hears
Army Nurse
Life in Corps
Described by
Mai. Flikke

Maj. Julia o. Flikke, superintend-
ent OF the Army Nurse Corps, dis
cussed the lfe Of the Army nurses
in an Armistice Day address before
the Park View Women's Club last
night.
Maj. Flikke, who wore the new
blue uniform being made up for the
corps, is the only woman with the
rank Of major in the United States
Army.
Asked how civilian hospitals might
flll the gaps in their personnel
caused by the call for nurses to the
services, Maj. Flikke pointed out
that there are a number Of nurses
in the second reserves OF the Red
Cross who would be available for
service in or near their homes.
The age limit for nurses in the
regular corps of the Army is from
% to 30, and for the reserve corps
from 81 to 40. At the present time,