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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
SCRAP IRON TO JAPAN

For years, the heaviest foreign
buyer of U. S. scrap iron was Japan.
Despite much public protesting, the
state department permitted Nippon
csc militarists to import huge guam
titles of this vital strategic materi-
al. Now appeasement chickens are
coming home to roost.
With defense production swinging
into full tide, the u. S. suddenly is
confronted with a serious scrap
shortage. For various reasons, de-
tense chiefs are saying nothing
about the situation. But it is very
acute. A number of steel makers
have privately reported curtailed
production schedules in the offing
because of inability to obtain need
ed supplies of scrap.
One important plant executive
went so far as to describe his con-
dition as almost desperate"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
ARMY AND NAVY:
Strength

W. OsS9s~
ION any comparable basis, the
U. S. navy is second to nome" de-
clared Navy Secretary Knox only
day before the attack made on U. S.
possessions by Japanese bombers.
Compared to the status when the
U. S. entered the First World war
in 1917, both the army and the navy
are on a larger scale. The army
had approximately 1000, 900 in uni
form the fatal Sunday when the
bombs were let loose in Hawaii.
In 1917, there were but 200, 900 men.
While the character of naval YES
sells has changed in the capital
ships group, so that comparison is
not easy, it is significant to note the
increase in destroyers and subma-
rines. We have ITO destroyers to-
day compared with So in 1917, and
113 submarines compared with "A.
The available number of u. S.
combat planes on the outbreak of
hostilities was estimated at $500.
As of November !, 194l, the navy
had in commission II battleships,
z aircraft carriers, 81 cruisers, ITO
destroyers, and l13 submarines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
CAPITAL CHAFF

Everyone is getting increased
wages, except the poor postman.
The cost of living has gone up but
he can't strike against the govern
ment.
The army air corps is wind-tunnel
testing a new single-engine fighter
plane that viii do 512 miles an hour,
100 miles faster than any other
plane in existence. All the bugs
have been eliminated from the plane
except one--fnding q pilot who can
safely fly a plane at that terrific
speed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
WAR:
Sudden Attack

When war came to the United
States it came with a sudden fury
that startled the entire nation.
First news Of Japan's attack on
the great u. S. air and naval base at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, came from
the White House in Washington. Lat
er reports told of the attacks on the
Philippines and on the island out
post of Guam.
Though the nation was startled it
was suddenly united. From former
''isolationist" leaders and newspa-
pers came pledges of support to the
government in dealing with an UNI
provoked attack upon the United
States.
Invoking the Nazi blitzkrieg tao
tic of striking with great surprise,
japanese bombers swooped over the
city of Honolulu, the stronghold at
Pearl Harbor and on the arrny's
nearby flying base, Hickman field,
even as the Japanese ENJOYS in the
United States were talking peace"
to state department officials in
Washington.
Though the immediate attack
came without warning the strong de-
tense forces in Pearl Harbor went
into quick action and heavy anti
aircraft fire shook the Pearl Harbor
sector as the battle got under way.
After news of the attacks had
reached Washington, radio listening
outposts picked up word that Japan
had declared war on the United
States and Great Britain. BY this
time President Roosevelt had or
dered U. S. army and naval forces
in the Far East to execute "all
previously prepared orders. This
order was carried out by U. S.
aviators taking to the air and the
fleet steaning out of Pearl Harbor
to battle the enemy.
President Roosevelt called an inn
mediate conference with cabinet
members and legislative leaders to
prepare plans for leading the ma
ton through the crisis. AS this con-
ference was being held a report
came in from Lieut.. Gen. Douglas
Macarthur, U. S. army command
er in the Far East, telling of the
Several attacks on U. S. bases in the
Philippines.
. Planes participating in the bomb
ing Of Pearl Harbor were believed
to be operating from an aircraft
carrier somewhere in the region. A
report by way of the Panama Ca
nal Zone told of the sinking of a
Japanese aircraft carrier in the Ha-
waiian area. -.
Immediate Allies
Support to the United States was
immediately forthcoming from 9TH
er nations. On the same day as the
Japanese blitz got under way the
government of the Netherland In
dies declared war on Japan. In the
Western hemisphere, Canada drew
up its declaration of war, as did the
Central American republic of Costa
Rica. Australia joined the ranks of
Nippon.s foes. ...
Even before congress could get
into session, Great Britain's parlia-
Inent had been summoned to draw
up its declaration. Winston Church.
i'll, British prime minister, had pre-
viously pledged that should the
United States be forced to 60 to war
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

No wonder Clabber Girl is the
baking day favorite in millions
Of homes the enthusiastic
choice Of millions Of women,
women who are proud Of their
baking, proud Of their thrift
Order a can Of Clabber Girl
from your grocer today. You
will be amazed when he tells
you Clabber Girls price. And,
you will be delighted with your
baking results. UIf
You Pay Less for Clabber Girl
>. but You Use No More !.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

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home business success, tells how other
women got started making money; de-
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
BY Edward c. Wayne
Japanese Follow Axis War Strategy
OF Attack on American Possessions
While Diplomatic ENJOYS Talk Peace;
Nation Unites in About War Effort

in these esluns they
Releas by stern ewsp
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
INTERNED ITALIANS

One of the Italian ship officers in
detention at Fort Missoula, Mont,
wrote his wife in Italy letter
which U. S. officials are sure will
never reach her.
The letter will get to Italy, all
right. Mail is still being exchanged
regularly between the two coun-4
tries. But authorities are certain
that the officers letter will not get
by II Duce's censors, for, in hungry,
battered, war-weary Italy this
poignant message would not be
"good propaganda.
This is the reason:
"We left Philadelphia for the city
of Missonla," wrote the husband.
1.-THE journey lasted three days and
three nights on a train and was a
real pleasure. We did not lack a
thing because we travelled in Pull
man. At meal times we turned it
into a dining room and at night
into dormitory. The meals were
magnificent.
II can tell you that for me the
journey was one had dreamed OF
for years and then, in an extraor-
binary way, it came true. As I
said before, this place is beautiful,
all green with woods and surround
ed by hills. The air is fine and
healthy, my appetite very good and
the food abundant and exquisite.
1--WE do not lack milk, butter,
meat, bread, vegetables, fruit,
sugar or coffee. When I am eating
/ always think Of you, who are per-
haps without food. No one can
complain about the guards. They
treat us with every respect and
consideration"
Note: To Americans the ELUSIVE
description of the food as "abun-
dant and exquisite" is interesting,
because the alien prisoners at Fort
Missoula are fed straight army
fare. In quality and quantity
their rations are exactly the. same
as those OF. U. S. soldiers. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
WAGGING THE DOG

THE NATIONAL Resources Plan
ming board appointed by the Presi-
dent tells us that at the close Of 1871,
there are SO million workers en-
ployed in war and civilian indus
tries. OF this SO million workers,
about 10, million belong to labor
unions. Leaders of these unions are
insisting on a closed shop and that
the other 81 million workers join a
union or be denied the privilege of
working. 1t looks like case of the
tail wagging the dog.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

When the Japanese started their
attack on U. S, outposts, President
Roosevelt faced the biggest of the
many tough jobs he has had since
he began his tenure in the White
douse. Shortly before resos Of the
surprise attack BY the japanese
was made the President had adj
dressed Emperor Hirohito Of Japan
Nth moving appeal for peace.
But sUhen bombs blasted loose over
Pearl Harbor his job became not
one of peace but Of leading a ma
ton at s0ar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

against Japan, Great Britain would
join in the fight within the hour"
AS the Japanese began their long
contemplated but currently unex-
pected drive Russia was expected
to come with its forces on the side
of the United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
SUB-ZERO:
Moscow Defends

Once again the weather man, hav-
ing dished out weather much too
warm for Russian comfort, turned
again to aid the Red defense Of
Moscow, and Pravda was reporting
the Soviet legions falling on the at
tackers in a temperature II below
zero, and showing them back all
along the line.
Described battle lines on the
southern, or Rostov front moved
back beyond the Mus river, some
go miles west of the ''spigot city of
Caucasian OIL" and a score of miles
west of Taganrog.
Russian reports described attacks
upon fleeing Germans from the wa
tiers of the Sea of Azov, the fleets
guns hammering the Nazis and pre-
venting them from reforming their
lines along the coastal road.
The Reds also claimed having
crossed the Mus, and trapping Ger
man forces attempting to make it
back to Mariupol, currently General
+ Won Kleist's headquarters.
From the Moscow front came dis
patches claiming a big Red victory
in the Mozhaisk- Volokolamsk sector,
directly west of the city, hating and
hurting back German drive which
Berlin claimed had brought them
within 16 miles of the city.
Rome reports said that "a mil
lion and half men and 5000 tanks
were driving on Moscow but the
Russians said the pressure was less,
and that with the weather more IA
vorable (the Reds seemed to pick
up speed under sub-zero tempera-
tures), the defense of the capital
seemed more hopeful. ~
As to the Mus river crossing in
the south, the Russians said they
had executed a maneuver which
trapped many Nazi regiments.
FINNISH:
Ships Seized
The British declaration of war on
Finland, Hungary and Rumania had
not been unexpected, but had been
followed swiftly in the United States
by the seizure Of all Finnish YES
sells in American ports.
That was carrying out the formula
of this country in taking into pro-
tective custody" vessels of Axis
friendly countries, or those doni-
mated by Axis powers on the theory
that If permitted to leave they would
be scuftled or captured.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Bright CoIors
In Outdoor
Furniture
BY ELEANOR ROSS

OUTDOOR FURNITURE is
becoming smarter all the time.
II you are shopping for porch,
terrace or roof furniture this
year. you will find some de-
lightful pieces TO bring even
more color and gayety into your
life outside.
Uph oil stery In gay South
American colors and bonnie
plaids vie with frames in lime
green. lemon yellow and tur-
quoise blue.
Woods have plastic veneers
rendering them safe from rain
or sun. Wrought iron in aqua
marine and rattan in delicate
shell pink is typical of the new
design.
Wrought iron in delicate de-
signs and soft colorings is still
tops and il is used for a delight
full set in pale green. with huge
glass top for the dining table,
four chairs and a curved settee.
Chair upholstery IS in eggshell
beige,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Umbrellas

Many sets have matching bev-
erage carts and some of the
wrought iron sets can be bought
with matching plant and flower
brackets.
Umbrella tops are made to be
fixed onto any chair arm or
table, and are adjustable IN any
direction or height. Umbrella
table is shown in many new ver-
sions and color combinations.
Chaise lounges and big chairs
come in solid colors TO match the
stripes of the larger pieces. And
there are all sorts of new ideas
IN garden lighting so that your
garden or terrace can be seen
by night.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Muffin Tips

TO OBTAIN light mullins,
mix the dry and liquid ingred-
tents together quickly. Stir until
all the -four is moistened. but
no longer. Although the batter
may look iumpy, il is ready for
the pans.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Fresh Bread

STORE BREAD in the re-
frigerator during hot humid
weather 10 avoid mold. Leave
the loaf in the wrapper and
close the opened end tightly
each time slices are removed. In
this way bread can be kept
fresh many ttays.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Hickory Furniture

One designer is doing much to
bring back garden furniture of
hickory and has done two
groups, one for gardens and the
other for sunrooms and terraces.
Combined with homes pun
plaids. the wood looks lovely and
has been used for some unusual
pieces such as curved settees.
In fact every designer has
brought out some kind of nov
city. if not in materials, then in
design.
There are all sorts Of new
chairs designed for relaxation
and comfort. There are tables
with sliding leaves, there are
umbrellas with Safety devices
that help them stay put no mat
ter how high the wind.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Apple Sherbet Refreshing Dessert

APPLE SAUCE imparts the
delectable flavor 10 this frozen
dessert. And how simple il is 10
prepare! Just a few seconds are
required 10 whip the mixture to-
gether and tuck il into refrig-
orator trays II needs no stirring
during the freezing process, so
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Friday. June 6. 1871
Maple Sugar for FIavoring

THERE'S MORE 10 maple
sugar than candy. Bette Davis.
who is New England enough 10
appreciate that pure maple
INavor. suggests its use for
jweetening practically any fav-
'orite dish.
You can. for instance. add
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06

what could be easier and tas-
tier?
Apple Sherbei
cup irradiated evaporated
milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups sweetened apple sauce,
chilled
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06

cinnamon 10 maple sugar and
use the mixture for cinnamon
toast. (YumD Also try mixing
IL with granulated sugar, using
il 10 sweeten fresh fruit or any
cereal. fruit pies or puddings.
From now on you're on your
own
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
Dash of nutmeg

Chill milk thoroughly. Whip
until very stiff. Fold in lemon
juice. apple sauce and nutmeg
Pour at once into cold freezing
trays and freeze in an automatic
refrigerator for Ia to 2 hours.
Yinld. one mart
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06

EVEN TO the FLAKES OF GOLDEN BUTTER!
(Derbed on bs RRdy YaLes Seahet Program last nigbO
If YOU like buttermk with that real down-on-the farm
Our Sealtes Cbarna,e Buttermk has the
estu refreshing ang-the fakes of golden but
through it, We believe it's absolutely the finest butter
milk the market today. Enjoy eguarly-throughout
the summer Order milkman your avorite
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
TEST ANSWERS

Below are The answers W teSt
questions printed on the Editorial
page.
1. Paris. France.
Z. Woodrow Wilson.
:. False.
4. Charles Dickens.
3. True.
9. But you can't make him
dunk"
7. Fascinstors.
.. Henry VIII.
.. Fifty miles.
10. No.
-
You help yourself when you buy
u. 3. Defense Bondsl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
FIRST STEERED TOWARD
A CLASSIC CAREER

When Majorie Young left her
native Newport, r. l. to go TO
Wheaton college. she steered for
a classical, not nautical. career.
She turned thumbs down on math,
and ma jored in Greek literature.
When she graduated from college,
she landed job as librarian.
Then she got fired, which was
Happy Accident Number one.
She invested her $3.50 earnings
in sailooat and took a good long
leave from the discourage ments
OF shore and Jobs. Her leave last
ed a year and half, during which
she lived at home. sailed in good
weather. and learned to build a
couple OF small boats when now
or rain kept her indoors.
Il kept this up just as long as
I dared" laughs Marjorie as
she tells about her hsphazard
steps toward naval architecture.
Then just couldn't justify boat
building any longer, so ] took the
inevitable secretarisl course"
After the course was over and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
KEN NAMES PLANS
CHAPTER III

Ken Richards. Lita tried not
TO think about him. but she
couldn't do anything else. For the
first time In her life she was
ashamed, hiding from Jerry that
secret closest TO her heart. She
had to find an answer before she
said anything TO him, and as she
sat in the lobby of the hotel. wait
ing for Ken. she tried TO think of
way of telling Jerry. without
hurting him.
The reflection in the mirror OPP
posite the divan on which she sat
was perfect. A bit Of dark green
hat was perched over one eve, her
golden hair shone beneath IL. Her
ewes were bright. her lips vivid.
The new fall suit was just the
color OF her hat. and the mink
collar was flsttering.
She had dressed with unusual
care because she wanted to look
her best for Ken. For days he
had been calling, begging to see
her. Each night he was at the
Partisan and at last she had
agreed TO lunch with him. Outside
the October sunshine swept down
clear and bright. The air was
brisk. She felt eNhilsrsted and
eager with n sense of forbidden
anticipation.
Here you are. darling" Ken
Richards came swinging up beside
her. catching both hands in his.
looking down into her face. His
glance made her heart race. Il
couldn't really believe 1t when you
promised to meet me today"
Inside the dining room nj q ia
BILE for two. over by the window
where they would watch the crowd
that hurried by. he smiled at her.
Ne gave the order. but she scarce
~ heard. She only knew that his
gray eyes had looked into hers
and the world had turned upside
down.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
CorYpiGAr. felf.
MIA SERVICE. NC

Nov what, why all the eager
ness to see me ," she asked
abruptly, laughing a little breath
lessly.
I've the plans all made" He
leaned little nearer as he spoke.
She hardly knew what TO say, and
his assurance startled her.
you are very sure. aren't you ,"
Eyes, because | know what you
want Now let me tell you about
Pennington"
The town where you live ?"
Yes. It's small. one of those
slow little southem towns that
you read about, one good hotel. a
main street, country club and
golf course, white houses back in
the trees. lots of colored people
and society like you read about.
Ny mother is one OF the old
timers. Nothing counts with her
unless it's old and has a history"
You mean she doesn't like
swing music. or modern dancing.
or. or 2" she couldn't find the
right words or people without
background. Is that what you re
trying TO tell me!"
Yes, but l have IL all fixed"
Il don't suppose she would care
for a divorce either" Lita inter-
rupted.
mo. but she won't know, Honey.
It's like this. You get n divorce
from Jerry. Then you come to
Pennington and bring someone
with you. Surely you have a good
friend who could be a companion.
You rent a house for month or
SO and live there.
"Ill begin to rush you and
everybody will take you up be-
cause I'm from one of the old
families. town and all
that. Ny mother will invite you
to tea: you will meet the people
you should meet in the proper
way, with a house filled with an
tiques as a background. You esn
get some and have them shipped
down. and you are enough Of an
actress to put II over"
She searched vsinly for an an
swer. These plans of Ken's were
so startling that she couldn't quite
get them sorted out in her mind.
But I'd still be Lita Dsmson.
the dancer" she said at last. I'd
Continued on Page IA. Column s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
Secret OF
Full Flavor
One OF Most Abundant
Foods Is Meat Substitute

Fish. one Of our most abundant
foods. can DO used in the menu
in place of meat. II is an excel
len protein, and II Americans use
more of it, fish can be made one
Of our cheapest sources of high
grade protein.
Like all good cooks, you prob
ably keep dozens Of favorite fish
recipes tucked away in your bag
Of cooking tricks, but have you
learned the real secret for prepar-
ing fish in such a way that all the
delicate flavor is retained? First,
do not overlook them, and, sec
ond. if you plan to deep-fry them,
use pure, bland salad oil
nothing strongly favored, because
you don't want your fish to taste
OF the fat in which they're fried.
FRENCH FRIED FISH FILLETS
Desired number and kind of
fish fillets. l egg, well beaten,
with l tablespoon water. crumbs,
corn meal, flour or potato meal,
salt, pepper, bland salad oil for
frying.
Wash fillets in cold water. drain
on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with
salt and pepper. Dip first in dry
coating crumbs or other If pre-
ferred), then in egg mixture and
again in dry coating. Place in
deep salad oil 375 deg. F.-3s5
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
HAPPY ACCIDENT"
NUMBER THREE

Then along came Starting Bur
CESS. designer Of the Ranger"
Harold s. Vanderbilt's magnificent
Americas Cup defender. He be
came acquainted with Marjories
doctor father-you might call that
Happy Accident Number Three
and the contact was established
which eliminated in Marjorie's
real career.
Burgess needed a secretary. and
Marjorie was so excited that she
agreed TO set out for his head
quarters in Bath Maine. without
even mentioning the word sal
sry.'
II was Mr. Burgess vision. ac-
cording TO Marjorie Young.
that led her 10 become in fact the
first woman naval architect in
America. He noted her interest
in an ssgerness to understand
the complexities OF his ship-de-
signing firm.
And he. himself, in those de-
presson days when ship building
was as standstill. taught her
calculus. physics and the many.
varied angles related to planning
and laying out a ship.
Il never thought I'd have any
thing 10 do with warships then.
says Marjorie with a reminiscent
look IN her blue eyes. Il just
thought I'd build and sail yachts
forever"
She has designed yachts. of
course. dearest to her heart be-
ing her own boat. "Pomehon." a
25-foot cabin sloop. When boom
ing defense business drew Burgess
to Washington, Marjorie brought
"Pomelion' along to nearby An
napolis. There she can spend
each weekend. alone or with a
few friends, racing and cruising
in the channels and inlets of
beautiful Chesapeake Bay.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24

Marjorie vas back home having
vacation sal. Happy Accident
Number Two occurred. She shot
her boat head-on into = concrete
float While sire was ruefully
surveying. the damage. she began
asking all sorts n questions. such
as Why does = concrete float
float" An engineering friend
gave her the answers Some Of
them we're pretty tough. too. She
began 70 read and study.