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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
NAILS ADMIT RAIDS

BERLIN, Feb. 15.- QNS)- British
bombers raided ~ towns in west
ern Germany during the night.
German authorities disclose ID
today.
The Raj dropped approximately
100 high explosive bombs and $50
incendiaries, IL was stated.
During the night, an official an
nouncement said, German bombers
raided docks and an important
armament plant in London. scor-
Ing several hts.
German planes successfully at.
tackled airports and harbors in
southeastern England. including
the harbors OF Norwich and Great
Yarmouth. the high command
stated.
In fighting yesterday, Il was
claimed. the British lost 10 planes
while two German planes were
lost.
According 70 the communiQue.
the large force Of British bombers
that attacked Germany during the
night was driven of by heavy
anti-aircraft fire and German pur-
suit planes.
Dispatches reaching Berlin
from Oslo said two British planes
bombed Haugesund on the west
Norwegian coast during the night.
One civilian was killed and three
soldiers were injured. No military
damage was done.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15

1--ProhIbiting transfer OF naval
l. vessels without consent of
Congress, TO be proposed by
Senator Walsh CD of Massa-
chusetts, chairman OF naval af-
fairs committee.
O-Declaring that no authority
- IL given TO send men TO
Europe, TO be sponsored by
Senator Ellender (Dl of LOU
isiana.
0-F1at prohibition on convoy
- of merchant ships. which
may be offered by Senator Gill
lette Cd of Iowa.
While Senator Taft voiced be
lief that the bill can be brought e
vote in 10 days. Senator Wheeler
Cd Of Montana. opposition leader
refused TO agree TO any limit or
debate.
Debate will open with Senator
George Cd OF Georgia. chairman
of the foreign relations committee
briefly explaining the bill. He viii
be followed by Senator Barkley
Kentucky. Democratic lea d 2 r
w..ose speech is regarded as the
opening gun in the administration
battle. Senator Clark CD oil
Missouri. will lead off for the op'
position on Tuesday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
War Work
British Women, 20 to %,
to Register in March

LONDON, Feb. 15.-(INS)-All
women in the British Isles be-
tween the ages of 20 and % will
be required 10 register for war
work in. March, informed govern
ment quarters disclosed today.
They will be instructed 10 report
to labor exchanges where they
will give particulars of their
present work. industrial expert
ence, and family circumstances.
From this data. officials will deter
mine which individuals are to be
transferred into war industries.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
British Bombers
Blast Ruth, Port
In Night Raid
International News Service Cable

LONDON. Feb. Is. Heavy
British night bombing raids on the
industrial German Ruhr area, in
Guiding attacks on oil installations
at Gelsenkirchen and on the in
land port of Duisberg- Ruhrort.
were announced by the British air
ministry today.
Raj planes pounded industrial
targets in the Ruhr as we'll as
other detectives. IL was stated.
During the daylight hours of
yesterday" comm mum ique
stated. Several of our aircraft
attacked the docks at Calais and
Denhelder. Bursts were seen at
the harbor lock gates at Dem
helder and a direct hit was
scored on the stern OF a supply
ship anchored there. -
FIRE ENEMY TANKER
Another aircraft bombed an
enemy tanker off the Norwe-
gian coast. Tn. tanker was left
afire with oil burning on the
surrounding water"
All the British bombers re-
turned. the statement added.
Another air ministry announce
ment said a 1,500-ton German oil
tanker was bombed by Blenheim
bombers OF the British coastal
command near Bergen yesterday.
The ship was:hit several times and
smoke was seen rising from its
stern while burning oil poured onto
the sea, the communique stated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
PLANS LATIN SQUADRON

MONTREAL. Feb. 15.-GNS)--
a squadron Of Latin American
pilots. 10 be known as the Es-
cuadrillo Latina. was being planned
today by Modesto Vale. 29-year-
old United States-trained Mica
raguan airman, who has told re-
cruitinE authorities in Canada that
capable pilots from South Amer
lea are anxious 10 volunteer for
overseas service with the Royal
Air Force.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
STAIN SPEECH HINTED

ROME, Feb. 15.-uNS)-The
newspaper Eavoro Fascfsta limited
today that Josef Stain may make
speech late this month having
an important bearing on Balkan
events. In what was generally
regarded as reference TO Stain,
the paper stated:
Toward the end OF February
a speech by the head OF one OF
the most powerful neutral
states will clarity his position
with regard 10 events now TAX
Ing shape In the Balkans"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
EY.RaiIroader Found Killed

MIAMI BEACH. Fla. Feb. %
GINS Edgar Logan Hill. So a
former assistant general manager
of the Erie Railroad was found
shot 70 death N the hatbToom Of
his Miami Beach home. Authori-
tics SAID he mad been in poor
healtk.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
$1,000 Bond Up
For Bridges
International News Photo
international New. Service wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15.-A
federal deportation warrant has
been served on Harry Bridges,
California CIO leader.
Aubrey Grossman. CIO attorney,
Immediately arranged the posting
of $4,000 bond to insure Bridges
appearance at an immigration
service hearing set for March 81 in
San Francisco.
At the hearing, the government
will attempt to prove. on the basis
Of alleged new evidence, that
Bridges is or has been a Com
munist and should be deported to
his native Australia under provi-
sions of the alien registration act.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Windsorite Fined SIS
For Selling Numbers

Arrested by police and charged
with being an agent for a Detroit
policy house. Thomas Vincent, rs.
of the Walkerhouse Hotel in
Windsor today was fined SIS and
costs by Magistrate D. NJ. Brodie
for conducting a policy game and
selling tickets In Windsor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Hint Turkey Aid
For Bulgaria
International News Service Cable

ANKARA. Turkey. Feb. IS
A hint that Turkey may leap into
action II Germany occupies Bull
garia came from Ankara political
quarters today as Turkish circles
speculated on yesterdays confer
ence between Chancellor Hitler
and Yugoslavian Premier Dragisha
Cvetkovitch and Foreign Minis
ter Alexander Cincar-Marcovic.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
War Notes
RED ARMY MANEUvERs

LONDON, Feb. Is. - 1NS) -
Large scale maneuvers Of the So
Wet Red Army. in which 5000
parachute troops are taking part,
began in Russia today, according
10 the London Daily Telegraph.
The paper stated that these ma
neuvers would continue for al
least a month.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
EXPECT MORE POWER

LONDON. Feb. Is. 49, (INS) -
Arthur Greenwood. minister with
out portfolio in the Churchill
cabinet, declared that the govern
ment expects a great increase this
year in industrial power which
would enable Britain 10 surpass
the enemy in war production.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
CARRY ON. BRITISH TOLD

LONDON, Feb. IS. - tINS) -
The government advised all the
people of Britain 10 stay put" in
their own district and carry on
as usual in the event of a German
invasion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
lst NeWspdperw0mdn
In Jackson Is Dead

JACKSON. Feb. 15.-Funeral
services for Mrs. Florence NJ.
Brooks u. Jackson's first nesvs-
paperwoman. will be held tomor-
row afternoon. with burial in
Marshall Mrs. Brooks was az
filiated with Jackson newspapers
for AZ years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Sea Fight Revealed
Dramatic Battle With Nazi Pocket Bottleship Told
by SURVIVORS of Large British Convoy

announced IA ships in the
convoy. laden 10 capacity with
millions OF dollars worth of war
materials bound for England.
presumably from America. were
sent 10 the bottom under the
German surface naval attack.
The vessels sunk aggregated
about 50 900 tons, the Germans
clained)
FIRE TO THE LAST
Survivors related that some 81
the half-dozen ships sunk con-
tinued firing even after being hit
by giant proiectiles from ths
batfleship's 11-inch guns.
Ships that had not been hit
dispersed and picked up survivors
who had managed 10 take to life
RATS or leeped overheard.
One OF the ships sunk was be-
lieved TO have been Of Greek
registry
Madeira is situated off the north
west African coast about 700 miles
southwest Of Lisbon, Portugal.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Brown Predicts
Tax Boost
BY CECIL B. DICKSON
Init News Service star Correspondent

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-The
Senate stamped quick approval on
the treasury bill increasing the
debt limit from sac 100000. 900 TO
SOS 600 100000 after Senator Prem
tiss ". Brown I'D Of Michigan.
in charge Of the measure an
nounced federal taxes will he
raised when the March Is in
come tax returns have been
studied.
Passed by q voice vote. the bill
now goes back 10 the House for
approval Of minor amendments be-
fore being sent 10 President Roose-
welt
Brown said that President
Roosevelts national defense spend
ing plans viii send the federal
deht beyond the new S65 900 900 %
900 mark within possibly two
years.
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE
we ought 10 90 just A. far
az possible in raising tax rates"
said Brown. He said the ad-
mlristration would ask Congress
for another billion dnllaV tax
bill after the March income tax
returns are filed lie suggested
that middle income tax -brack--
cts be raised and mat q general
manufacturers sales lex &c III
posed.
- two per cent tax on man
ufacturer's sales would raise
$500. 10000 a year" he SAID
Econony-nlinded senators pre-
Gicted that President Roosevelt S
leaSe-lend bill and continuation Of
administration spending policies
eventually would boost the public
debt TO one hundred billions dol
lars.
Senator Harry F. Byrd Cd Of
Virginia introduced a resolution
calling for complete revision OF
tie federal revenue structure and
reorganization Of the governments
financial system 10 place il on a
sound basis.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15

by building stronger resistance to
colds. Father Johns Medicine has
been a family friend for IS years.
Rich in essential vitamins A and ID.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
MAJOR AMENDMENTS

Foes OF the bill planned three
major amendments, in addition TO
closing the alleged loophole on
merchant ships, to avoid possibility
of the bill drawing the nation into
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Loopholes for o. S. Convoys Left in Aid Bill Foes Chare
Dr.COnant
Sails for
England
BY GEORGE DURNo
Init News Service star Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. = DR..
James B. Conant, president of Har-
ward University, sailed for England
today. He left as Harry Hopkins
raced back to Washington to re-
port to President Roosevelt on
innermost political and economic
problems of the London govern.
ment.
Doctor Conant has been charged
with expediting the exchange of
information between Washington
and London about last minute de-
velopments - scientific and me-
chanical--in the grim game Of war.
He is heading a research group
that will determine how British
and American planes. ships and
guns are faring in the defense of
England. and presumably pass on
to the London war command an
idea of any Improvements devised
by American ingenuity.
President Roosevelt and Hopkins
will go into conference over the
weekend with Secretary Of State
Hull and newly appointed AM
bassador John G.. Winant before
the latter leaves to take up his
post at the Court of ST. James.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Vilhy Shakeup
Reported Near
International New. seryie. CAME


BERLIN, Feb. 15.-French In
terror Minister Marcel Peyrouton
is expected to hand in his resigna.
ton to Premier Marshal Henri
Petain today, according to reports
from Vichy.
The official German news agency
(DNBD says informed quarters at
Vichy believe that still other res.
ignations may be announced today
thus completing solution OF the
crisis between Germany and
France.
Whether the expected French
cabinet shakeup will result in the
return of former Vice Premier
Pierre Laval 10 the Vichy regime
was not stated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
HOPKINS NEAR HOME

SAN JUAN. Puerto Rico. Feb,
15.-GNS)-Harry L. Hopkins, re-
turning to Washington from a
special mission TO England as
President Roosevelt's representa-
tive. today hoped TO continue his
journey to the United States after
being flown here in navy patrol
plane when adverse weather held
the Yankee Clipper at Trinidad.
Hopkins arrived last night at
La Fortaleza and said he was
anxious to leave by tonight be-
cause he wants 10 see John G..
Winant. newly appointed ambas-
sador 10 Britain, before he departs
for London.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15

Gen. Hugh s. Johnso
Americas Fighting Thinker"
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Deny PiusAiding
Axis in War
On Britain
International New. seryie. csbl.

VATICAN CITY. Feb. 49,
Attempts 10 indicate that Pops
Plus XII favors the Axis powers
in their war against England were
bitterly criticized today by Osser
vatore Romano. semiofficial Vati
can newspaper.
The publication denounced per
sons responsible for carrying on
a systematic campaign of inven
tons of falsehoods" tending with
out foundation to indicate that tn,
Pontiff has openly thrown his sup
port to the Axis.
="Some persons" said Osserva-
tore Romano. "have dared TO
spread false news, such as claims
that the Holy Father has de-
clared obligatory the adaptation
OF a new European situation,
and also claims that the Holy
See since remote times has
fought democratic forms OF gov
eminent"
HITS OTHER FALSE NEWS
The newspaper included in thii
same category OF false news thu
allegation that the life Of The
Catholic Church in Germany IL
more than satisfactory"
at IL also falsely alleged"
said Osservatore. that a pontif-
cal representative brought the
encouragement of the Holy
Father to officers and men OF a
nation which had passed under
the flag OF another belligerent,
and also that the Pope blessed
the arms of a single nation.
"In addition, IL has been
falsely published that the Pope
urged France to avoid ruin by
making an immediate, separate
peace.
NO STAND ON SPAIN
Recently il also has been
falsely alleged that the congre-
cation of the holy office has
taken stand in connection with
extension OF Spanish racial
policy TO American countries.
I'VE have documents in the
Spanish language permitting
enumeration OF other similar
attempts to distort the truth"
1t was learned reliably today
that the Pope has been sounding
out belligerent powers on a COM
mon plan to restrict bombing OF
cities to spare civilian inhabitants
The pontiff's efforts have been
aimed at bringing about an agree.
ment by which cities in which the
civilians have been particularly
hard hit would be spared.
Vatican sources were unable to
state whether the proposal had
achieved any success.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Fear Roosevelt
Might Establish
Shipping Lane
BY WILLIAM s. NEAL
Inti New, service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15-De'
claring that a loophole in the
lease-lend bill permits establish
ment Of a ship lane between
America and England over which
American ships could carry wal
materials, foes o. the AL out
British (aid measure announced
today that they viii tight &c
close IL.
The new battle arose over
possibility that President Roose-
Welt, exercising his authority under
the lesse-leGd bin To suspend
provisions Of the Neutrality Act,
might establish the ship lane
around Ireland 10 northern Eng
land as an alternative 10 American
convoy Of supplies.
Senator Taft tR) OF Ohio said
that an amendment vii be pro-
posed 10 the measure prohibiting
suspension Of section Of the
Neutrality Act which forblds ship
ment Of goods 10 warning nations
in American ships.
PRESIDENT BIG ISSUE
"Under an amendment in the
bill saying that nothing grants
authority for shipment of goods
in American ships in violation
OF one section OF the Neutrality
Act. another section, which di-
rectly forbids such shipment, Is
omitted" he said.
This provision could he sus-
pended and there might he
ship lane established. perhaps
around the north of Ireland"
As Senate leaders prepared for
debate on the leaSe-lend bill Mon
day, the so-called war powers" of
the President emerged as the big
issue in The fight.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15

ROME, Feb. 15.-(INS)-A
strong hint that the recent con-
ference between Premier Musso-
lini and Spanish Generalissimo
Francisco Franco brought Spain
closer 10 the Axis orbit was pub
lished today by Ralazione Interna-
tionali, organ Of the Italian foreign
office.
"Italy's political hand contains
further cards which will be
played" the publication said.
"Spaln's ties to the Axis in flu
ture will be greatly consolidated
and developed"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
GREATLY OUTCLASSED

Though their fire-power ard
speed were hopelessly outclassed
the conveys vessels nevertheless
continued their eannonsding until
the raider broke off the engage
ment.
How many Of the officers. sea-
men and gunners aboard the con-
voyed ships persisted was not
known. Four survivors brought to
Funchal required hospital care.
(In Berlin the high command
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
Air Raids
Again Hit

International New. Service csbl.

LONDON, Feb. Is. -. Enemy
raiders bombed a town on Eng
lands east coast today and ma
chine-gunned the roof OF a house.
7 At noon. London experienced q
short air raid alarm. A few min
utes later anti-aircraft batteries
went into action when an enemy
plane approached an East Anglican
coastal town. A British fighter
pursued the raider to sea.
Shortly after p. m. scattered
gHnfife was heard in the London
area, evidently aimed at a German
reconnaissance plane. Enemy raid
ers also were reported over East
Anglia and South Wales during
the afternoon.
During the night bombers had
pounded London and eastern
coastal towns in Wales.
6 KILLED NEAR CHURCH
In one London district, six per-
sons were killed when a heavy
caliber bomb exploded near a
church. Five others were injured
when another bomb exploded in a
large working class district.
Five persons who supposedly
had been killed when a demolition
bomb crashed through the roof OF
an office building in one central
London district. were found alive
in the basement of the demolished
structure.
In one East Anglican town two
persons were reported killed when
four high explosive bombs landed
near the spot where they were
taking shelter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
International New, Service Cable

FUNCHAL. Portuguese Madeira
Island, Feb. l5.-The story OF a
dramatic sea battle in which six
armed merchant ships 49, their
auxiliary guns blazing TO the last
were sent down under the fire Of
large German warship. unfolded
today after more than 100 sur
vivors were landed at Funchal.
Patrols OF the British navy were
believed 10 be securing the Allan
tic today in search of the raider.
The engagement. lasting half an
hour. was fought early Thursday
when the high-speed Nazi ship. be-
lieved 70 be one OF Germanys
10000-ton pocket battleships, at
tackled a big British convoy steam
ing toward England.
Taken by surprise in the dark
northeast of this Portuguese
island. every ship in the convoy
vigorously returned the raiders
fire. From a comparatively long
range il poured tons Of shells into
the merchant ships.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-31

The picture will he an interest
ing venture in that ii is murder
mystery such as hasn't been put
on the screen since Night Must
Fall" IN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-31
By LOUELLA O. PARSONS

HOLLYW GOD. Jan. 31.-A
million dollar western to end all
westerns is being planned by
Republic. no less, with Gene Autry
as the star. Because the famous
cowboy is one of the first 10 of
the annual Quigley box office poll,
it has been decided to pour all that
money into Down Mexico Way,
an outdoor thriller TO be filmed in
Mexico. Red-headed Susan Hay
ward, who is now playing in Re-
public's sis Hopkins is being
sought for one of the feminine
leads opposite the amazing Gene.
Negotiations are also under way
for Xavier Cugat and his orches-
ira and one of the biggest femme
names in the industry has been
offered a terrific salary TO co-star
with Gene.
The most amazing thing about
this western is that II VIII be
premiered in Mexico City with
Hollywood's travelling critics in
vited. This would be Autry's first
foreign personal appearance since
his sensational tour through the
English Isles. On that trip 10000
people took part in a parade IN
Tuklip
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-31
Charles Boyer Has Ideal
Accent for NeW Film Role

remittance men. The Iberian mime
cannot escape his destiny to be
cast as a gaucho or a Mexican
villain.
Bowers piquant dialect has al
lowed him to be almost any sort
of person on the screen, from
Russian noblemen to Corsican en-
perors. 1t even permits him to be
an American from New Orleans in
his latest picture This is Uni-
versal's Back Street" which comes
to the Fox Theater on February Z,
with Margaret SULLIVAN playing
opposite Boyer
Playing a role demanding a COM
hination French and southern ac-
cent would seem 10 be quite a
Sizahle assignment even for an in
ternational dialectlCian. II was not
difficult for Boyer. since. as he OK
plains il. he is a souiherner HIM
self. born in the south of France
The actor did not intend this
explanation as a WIttiClSm. but a
literal statement of fact. The
Creole intonation- nf-the Gallie
citizen of New Orleans is not pure
French. Spanish undertones can
be observed in il. The same is
true of the French spoken in the
province where BOYER was born,
near the Spanish border So the
subtle sounds of the Creole larynX
trouhled him little.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-31
June ST. Clair
At Avenue

JUNE ST CLAIR. lovely blond
dancer. headlines the travelling
burlesque show presentation open
ing today al the Avenue Theater
Miss St. Clair stars in the Pari-
sian boudoir sketch What Every
Bride Should Know
Also billed as featured stars are
Connie Fonslaugh. who introduces
a brand new burlesque interpreta-
ton of Mae West; and Zala Rock
lin. dynamic blond bombshell.
As an extra attraction the
Avenue presents Carl Fried and
his harmonica band. in a smart
speciality act in the manner Of
Minnevitch' harmonica raScals.
: As always Tommy .SeHfsly''
Miller heads his crew of comedy
cut-upS.
There is a special midnight
janboree every Saturday, with all
seats reserved.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-31
Satisfying Symphony

This, perhaps. is the most COM
pletely satisfying of all symphonies
and the director seemingly spent
every last vestice of his physical
strength as well as his musical
mowers 10 give this reading the
breadth and force which it de-
mands. =
A master of what might he
termed sound effects Sell seeks
the most dramatic means OF let
ting the orchestra express itself;
At times this is little too forced
and robs a score Of many of its I'M
piled nuances. However. in the
case of the second and last move
ments of the Beethoven A-malor
last night. the result was we'll
nigh perfect ,-
MIR. Sell is a splendid director
and one who gets so much OUT OF
our orchestra that we sincerely
hope he will return often to &C.
ctlnV the podiunn.