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Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-06
Netherlands Says
Dutch Didn't Plan
TO Defend Batavia

LONDON. March 6. oUPl-ReH.
able Netherlands sources said TO-DAY
that they believed it very likely
that the japanese had occupied
Batavia. as Tokyo claimed. because
il was understood here tUt the
Netherlands Indies high command
never intended to defend it.
Radio Batavia failed to broadcast
news bulletins al the regular time
-oday. indicating that the capital
had fallen.
Informants were unable to con-
firm or deny the japanese claim to
Batavia however. because they had
been out Of communication with
Bandoeng. the Dutch Indies high
command headquarters. for some
hours.
Long distance telephone a9thorit-
les blamed atmospheric conditions
for the failure Of normal telephone
communication.
A British rilitar" commentator
sid that the Netherlands forces
n Java were still fighting like
scalded cats" and added, we must
admire them
He said that the Dutch also were
putting up stiff guerrilla resistance
in Sumatra, BorneO, Celebes and
Tin. or. with the japanese control
ing ports and airdromes.
The commentator sald thet he rid
not accept Japanese claims 10 the
capture Of Pegu or Ransoon IL Bur
ma
SO far. he asserted, Rangoon was
holding out well but that the Brit-
ish we're still outnumberad il Bur
ma
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-06

LONDON. Marel {. Up Rus
sian forccs naf' ba8gu through lce
ard SNOW tof.H.caooas and captur-
&c d German s'~a84 ,-n' a' Yukh-
nov. I25 miles east Of Smolensk.
and Their coa.raacs defending Mos
COW have ren.!c# thc first cnem.
attempt III thr.. months to bomb
the capital SNet dispatches NalG
,oday
Yukhnov lies vel behind the
westonmu>t point o.. tse Russian
advance. and Iad been a nest Of
Na2i rcsis,anc" UHam Vie Soviet
nnes FOR mere taaH Two months
II is located ON the Usra river. 30
miles northeast 81 Mozal>k. tae
capture Of which vi announced by
the Russians III january.
The Germans Aad erected bar
rlers of ZEE and >maa a55as the town
ard each O. il hoa>cs. dispatches
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-06
Aussies Renew
M'Arthur Demand

"MacArthur'S gallant and re
sourceful defense of the Philippines
has made him The most popular fig
are of the Pacific war and as gen.
eralissimO he would be widely vel
coined by Australians" the Mel
bourne sun said The main deSic-
eratum. however is that the ap-
pointment Shou.d be made quickly
1t was SAID authoutatively tina:
an Australian cabinet member might
visit WASHINGTON shortly. and tie
name OF Foreign Minister Herbert
!. Fvatt Was most prominently men
tened
Whoever went would carry out
complete discussion of Pacific
problems. appermo>t Of which III
Australian mind, a the momen.
IS an early alrect attack By Japan
on the Australian continent
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-06

MEL BOURNE. Australia. March
6. Up Aa>fsa.!an> renewed de-
mands to0av tA.t Gen. DoaelaS
Macarthur be named Pacific COM
mander III c.aet .> ne government
prepared to seQc 4 cabinet minis
ter to Washington on special mis-
SION and Ma Gen Henry Gordon
Bennett. Australian commander in
Malaga. W1r,etd that Japanese
attack on Australia was imminent
Prime Min.stc: John Curtin an
noInced that HE government pro-
posed to cal. ap al persons up to
60 for vital 0al Wo,k.
There Va increasing interest
here in the Possibility that Mac
Arthur mint be made United Ma
tions COMMANDER il lie southwest
Pacific.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-06
BATAVIA EVACUATED

NEW YORK. MaN0n 8 ~ =
: CHS reporter broadcast from
Java today tina. Ouch troops Aaa
evacuated Batavia and tAat CON-
munications with the capital lad
been broken.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-06
FIVE JAPS JAILED

Les ANGELE... march UP =
The FBI today held five a.lca jap
anese IN tn COUNT all tar ior;"7"
questioning by the immigration
service. Those arrested included Il
banker Shihto priest, nUrserEIn-E
and armOrer
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-06
British Tanks in
Action in Burma

of Rangoon. were finding cover
scanty for the first time, and then
losses increased cOrrespOrdlngly as
they had TO come out into the Opel
against the Impelial troops
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Two Different Persons
"TVAs Col. wild BIZ Donovan ever a major league

UVVAS Col wild BIZ major league baseball
W player" asks a San Francisco writer
No. sir But there famous major league pitcher named
Wild Bill Donovan He killed in railroad accident
ago.
My story is that pup is trying to learn talk firmly
believe this Not only that believe great many dogs try
talk and form words
Mrs Mabel Robinson Of Waterlle Me, dog
Princess Jacqune who had vocabulary
could form
You criticize her hat tell her she doesn't
dance drive play bridge the girl may keep
loving YOU you tell Of huror
hate for the OF her life
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Saba+ini Weaves Tale Of Columbus

DAFAEL SABATINTS novel Columbus (Houghton
~ Nifn combines and historical fact produce
dramatic absorbing Of how Columbus prevailed upon
the Spanish sovereigns back his first voyage thwarted
intricate plot to steal his MAPS him by the master
photographer Of the Toscane became involved in love
affair with the beautiful dancer Bear unwilling agent Of the
p!otters and Of his voyage and triumphant return.
Columbus ideal hero for book by Sabatni for he is
the type of about whom he write effectively
The pageantry OF the Of Isabella
plots and conepots and schmng and intrigue lay behind
Columbus above all the story Columbus
the lovely Bearz (based his steXtan WILL naming his and
beatrzs his her all perfect gst the mill
SabanrS vivid imagination and superb narrative skill
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
A Fiqh+ Scene That Will Live

extremely well here and especially outstanding
fight George Sanders that will be talked
picture circles for time 70 come.
Teney continues be Gene Heney which seems TO
be enough
"Son of Fury lavish and robust slice Of entertainment
for all types Of audiences everywhere
Memphis Civil War is the locale Of Lady for
Night" Republics ambitious efforts starring Joan
Blonde and John Wayne.
film epic, but the story along brsky and
peasng The lady Of her best performances
here and the entire movie has been we'll produced
Lady for Night is solid entertainment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08

IN Ills mythical 2000 the everything hunFy
doryn fact much that everybody kind of robot
with the turning the crank
With "preSto-chango" Of his pen Beamy transformed
everything into perfectly creased machine. Life oiled
noseessy in that got SO years reach that
stupidity perfect folk that shep wouldn't rather
be eyebrow deep 1912 with all its and Ills than living
in Belamys u. S. A. OF 1000.
What dreamy Eddy left out Of the book naughty thing
caled-human
II you a narcotic read Looking Backward" If you
be alive part of the heroic struggle idea
madethe battle for lberesthen thank God
alive America l.. S. A. Of l942-looking forward.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Famous Poet Was a Rebel

HERE'S The Celebrated Mr. Poe againThe world
Of reading about Lord Byron and Edgar Allan
they both born rebels both poets high both
lovers and both died tragic deathByron Mssolongh
while fighting for Greek independence and doped
robbed Baltimore hospital after he had been taken from
Fourth Ward polling booth
Arthur Hobon Quinns life Of Edgar Allan Poe" Gap
peon- Century Company critical biography containing
matter not hitherto printed but which nowse changes the
known facts in the life OF this poet mathematician
Mr. Quinn glad see places Poe's Eureka among
the, great scientific (and "myscalD
his last worand his sublm for here Poe the eternal
detective trail of that which lfe-God
book for all Poe lovers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Then There's The Bali That Was

HERE'S another kind OF Utopia that somewhat
"a taste If it weren't that the booming around 1t just
1t is Bali" by Philip Hanson Hiss (Due, Sloan Pearcel,
big beautiful book illustrated with of the Utopan-
eyed dark gals you laid your roamin' eyes
Well this Bali that you Utopia either some
thing that is to be- 1t $ now.
In preparing this book Mr. Hiss spent full the island
He explored thoroughly and studied its traditions and
Through he learned why the Bancs things,
meaning behind their religion how their
art and architecture have evolved.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
RANGERS Favored Over CHICAGO

HERE and There in the World Of Sports:
H hockey Rangers should beat Chicago Tues
day while have edge the Canadens
Thursday.
doesn't look too hot and figures TO remain
that way the duration.
the last fstic figures will emerge
from army the navybu that will only when the
big job has been done.
Meanwhile Joe Louis by his speedy knockout Of Buddy Ba
stubborn odmers that he probably
the greatest champion the ring has known
More fine American he IS champion, and /
higher praise be extended regard
less of creed color.
be arranged Joe will probably fight Billy Conn again
and already starting TO feel for Conn
of the important basketball week,
Professor Henger Indiana InoisWsconn
Chicago-Harvard Colurba-Penn State Temple
Duquesne Syracuse Comel-Darmouh
Princeon-Orcgon Oregon-Notre Dame New
Northwestern Iowaand Minnesota
Purdue . Don't say didn't tell you. MARK H.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Taxes Low and Beer for a Nickel

GROVER CLEVELAND president. There
~ Of the Taxes down TO next
TO nothing Almost had job Beer was and
peanuts and pretzefs thrown IN TIE Con-
Sttuton its job in all its goand the gay shakeaeS
sos about 10 be born.
But did New York editorial writer named
Edward Belamy.
pretended he living in the
20O0 When looked backward 1887 he everything with
a socalsic eye.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
VALLEY Of Sun a Fine Western

WHEN Of the best directors in the
w George Marshall who knocks out these roon
though il trick at all.
from the Marshall barn is Valley Of the Sun usty
spells every foot Of the
performers Lucille Ball James Craig, Sir Cedric
Hscke and Dean Jaeger have lot Of fun in Valley OF the
Sun'-and so, II you're not too critical will you
Edison Marshall novel, Benjamin Blake has been trans
under the potent title Of Son OF Fury
and with Tyronne nerney the stars
a whale business the nations box offices.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
A 72-Room Apartment!

E'XOU Arthur Brisbane had apartment in New
York City" writes Manhattan rcaltor
THAT quite apartment Davies
ambassador Soviet Russia, 72-room apartment
York"
feminine subscriber suggests that etiquette hints
for should be printed the sadly lacking
n manners"
Perhaps the lady But there rude
mpoite And sometimes il II there
Something which Chcagoans able agree Is
the of the their home Some
say "Chic-ahgo Others claim should be sink ahgo
And still others "Shk-awgo There also disagreement
what Chicago the Indian language Some
skunk others claim wild onion
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
New Book on Australia Splendid

IN THE World you will find that reading Hartley Graf
Introducing Australia will pay double profit
Here is study Of neghbor Allies the Pacific front
illuminate story coming out OF that
war area today tomorrow and for many days to
Secondly be picture OF despars and hopes and
lend authority TO the frequent characterization
nation most closely resembling
Grattan dust Of statistics and color
cheeks analysis informal approach and his readable
conclusions.
novel in four years Lonely Parade" Is
bestseler particularly with the female
public.
Setting the opening Of this century she tells
with gusto story three whom she
CARDS obviously prototype of modern
Wen concede that story background the lively
creation entertaining readngand recommend the
novel these
But Miss theme, which is briefly that
rage far than the successful
career if unaccompanied by marriage.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Dramatic Dance Photographs

Mr. HISS has organized his pictures related Those
A which show the daily life Of The people have remarkable
ponanety There Of fishermen hoF boats the
beach and splendid shots of cock fighting
popular sport among the natives.
Perhaps dramatic all in motif effect the dance
photographs swayng lighted tripod the rhythmic
Of sauattng Matcheror the dance Of Ball is
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
The Story Of Americas Slogans

WHATS Utopia slogan? Not american
W Notices and Slogans by George Shanke tH W. Wilson
Coz book days 1t tells the story Of
all slogans, national social warke and advertising from
above all nations is humanity 10 Work Fight"
It thousand chunks Of American history and
entertaining questlonnaire Tor instance, who
bury early often" we
must all hang together and why did they say t7
capital piece Of work from to cover.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08

definite information as to how
to properly cage a husband,
but they are working on IT.
EVD.)
DY7o SETTLE the many
arguments on the SUBJ
ject, a dog Is more in
~ telligent than a cat.
So Is a horse. A dog Is
the fifth most intelligent animal.
A horse the seventh and
a cat the tenth.
Exhaustive tests have re-
suited In following classification
OF animal intelligence: l.
Chimpanzee. q Orangoutan.
Elephant. 4-Gorilla. s.
Dog. 6-Beaver. Horse.
S-Sea lion. 9-Bear. 10-Cat.
QUERIES from clients:
" Q-Are you a Methodist ?
A-No, sir. An Episcopal
ian.
Odd understand Won 10
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
PIatonic Friendship

HXTHAT opinion OF paonic friendship? Is 1t possible
W between and asks young Of Mill
waukee
claimed that platonc friendship not
possible except and each happily married
to somebody else.
NosradamuS prophet but there were others After
the Manila 1898 Admiral Dewey the deck OF
his flagship said:
30 so and oresee Japanese
done demanding
Manila the Philippines with the plan OF making
islands empire of the future
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08

OF the extraordinary manifestations OF its ageod yet still
living, culture.
you get away ALL couple Of hours in
the only Utopia you will knowyour mind your imagination
-"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Churchill as a YOUNG Man

STANLEY MOTT has written biography which should capture
the interest Of readers under the title THE Young
Churchill" Although long and full of facts and information
biography is presented in highly interesting manner.
foreword by Lord Halifax and chronology of later
Churchls life bring this book right up and make
student will will prove good
reading for grownupS, also
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
BOOK REVIEWS By Benjamin DeCasseres

~ ~ EVER the world farther from any form OF
~ | Utopia than A, B. (Anno Bomb g. Therefore,
~ all seek the far-away 1t is proper to look at
several Utopian books slogans that lead to
Utopia-or elsewhere.
Houghton Nfln just reprinted Edward Bellamys
Looking Backward" 1887 that be-
Utopan excellent country
e shall know.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08

IERE pleasant little that win give you message
day numerical puzzle designed TO spell out
YOUR fortune letters FIRST name III the NUMBER
subtract II The number less than
add3 number Start at the upper left
hand recange and check every one OF your Key
Then read Tie message Tie letters vor
checked figures give you
o-.yv~s ,.l ~ r-.'rovN1 rE+ s>'tD'eA -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08

Marry Monday, marry for ucaith;
Marry Tuesday, marry for health,
Marry Wednesday, the best day Of all,
Marry Thursday, marry for crosses;
Marry Friday. marry for losses;
Marry Saturday, no luck at all.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
Fat Backs? Wear No Stacks!

IXTOMEN give and discerning advice to what
w also TO what they should not
appearance would greatly improved"
Writes a feminine contemporary.
lady says is true. But the the
good advice what to too.
he won't listen either.
Take, for example that who wisely said
backs shouldn't Stacks"
time perhaps all OF could resolve with much beneh
adhere Boy Scouts code which is:
On mn honor ,odt do my beet
To do my duty 10 God md country,
To people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong.
Mentally dUdke and morally straight
Distributed b. King
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08

say you like your boiled five minutes?
Al may have, sir. But l have changed my mind now
like them boiled four minutes
Q-Commander Markthaler of the medical corps at Mare
lsano Ca says ne went to college with Do
him?
A-Nooody could forget such good fellow a
brilliant hardhttng left-handed Eddie Mark
naIer He's good shower bath singer. Ask him
The Lady Hack Drivers Brown of Salem" or Il
Had Little Dog and His Name Was Buster"
Q-I was married on Saturday and doing well.
"ha was that poem you quoted lucky unuy
married. Maybe should have read before leap
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
on The Side
&. u sNur&nq
Careless Often Find Lover
in Husband May Be Lost

Think not, the husband gained that all is done;
The prize OF happiness must still be won;
And oft the careless find IL to their cost,
The lover in the husband may be lost
George Lyttleton.
Swift said: The few marriages happy
because young ladies spend their time in making
making subscribers with high grade
will keep these warnings In mind At the
and departments mule and husbands bureau has
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-08
mark HeLL|n
Remarkable Andrew Proves
Worthy Successor TO Mr.. Jordan

~ ANDOM Notes About Pictures You're Seeing:
you Of those who enjoyed Here
IN Comes Mr.. dan'-and there have been many
- " millions who did-youre going get almost big
kick .ot film called The Remarkable
Andrew"
A unusual effort, this deals with number OF his
help struggling bookkeeper in
small town.
Brilliantly by Dalton Trumho and eXperty played
by Brian Donleyy Ellen Drew William Holden and large
cast Remarkable energies and very
human motion picture
Practically every one will have fine time seeing it.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
PAGE ONE
|Reaume and SHoway
Name Weller MANAGER

The appointment of w. c. Weller
as east side branch manager of
Reaume & Silloway, Inc, was an
nounced Saturday by Leonard p.
Reaume, president of the firm.
Weller pioneered in building the
first business and apartment block
in the East Warren-Harper district
and has been active in building
stores and homes and managing
properties in that section for il
years. The east side branch of
Reaume & Silloway, Inc. formerly
Holden & Reaume) is at 1852
East Warren avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
Looks BRIGHTER

Are you watching this city of Detroit grow?
You hear talking about It, but have experienced 1t?
What is this growth that is taking place?
These questions askedand answeredSatrday by Walter
[. Henderson, president of Homer Warren & Co.
while the outskirts and the city whole have grown
Henderson city those outskirts
will begin to expand.
people passing through the section
between the Grand boulevard and
values starting
take place.
This will take in eliminating However
member this As the outskirts OF the city enlarge the various
nanciamust
section than anticipated short
time ago"
Henderson revealed that the initial shock of Pearl Harbor
and the confidence restored and
interest in real estate is running high.
His firm has recently sold 33 singles and woa for total OF
1926 875 The single home $780, showing
dency the public to buy better used homes
Henderson said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
Red|tor Chiefs
ToGiive Talks
Atkinson and Bassett
to Address Educational
Conference on thursday

James r. Atkinson, president,
and Arthur r. Bassett. treasurer.
Of the Detroit Real Estate Board,
will be the principal speakers at
an educational conference for
Michigan real estate brokers next
Thursday night at the Horace H.
Rackham Educational Memorial,
Woodward and Farnsworth ave-
nues.
The conference, sponsored by
the Michigan Corporation and
Securities Commission and the
University of Michigan Extension
Service, will begin at 8 p. m.
Atkinson will speak on Proper
Ethical Conduct of a Real Estate
Broker" while Bassetts topic is
When Has Real Estate Broker
Earned His Commission
Both speakers will answer ques-
lions from the floor following the
addresses.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
Local Realtors to Attend
Rent Meeting at Chicago

A special railroad car will carry
a large delegation from the Detroit
Real Estate Board to Chicago this
week to attend a two-day national
on rent control at the
Drake Hotel Wednesday and
Thursday.
The conference, called at the
request of Leon Henderson, federal
price car, will be held under the
auspices of the Institute of Real
Estate Management and the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate
Boards.
Realtors from all sections of the
nation are expected to join in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
Push Conversions

listeners they wanted Wholesale
housing push of existing single
multiple dwellings wherever such conversion is at all
possible
private capital finance housing
government housing financed with government funds.
official predicted that residential interest rates would
pegged for the duration around 4 cent Discussing
homes, he declared:
may will eliminate
ability
coespondngy unless prices of homes down. This force
us prefabrcaton."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26

panel discussions designed to make
public for the first time all phases
of rent control measures which
have already been decreed in many
defense areas of the nation, includ-
ing Detroit.
James E. Atkinson, president OF
the Detroit Real Estate Board, will
lead the local delegation.
Speakers will include Karl Bor-
ders, director of OPA's rent divi-
sion; Paul A. Porter, assistant
OPA administrator; Robert w.
Wales, assistant general counsel,
OPA: and Cyril r. DeMara, admin
istrator of Canada's housing
rentals. eas..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
Building Permits
Show Sharp Gain

Building permits last week hit
S2.303, 334. compared TO 81, 752,051
for the same week in 1871, Joseph
II. Wolff. commissioner Of build
Iings and safety engineering, re-
Ivealed Saturday. Last weeks per-
Imits included authorization for the
1913, 500 Brightmoor housing prof.
lect. as well as an SS4, 900 factory
at 1900 East Eight-Mile road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
Here and There

Howard M. Warner, commissioner of the Michigan
Corporation and Securities Commission mailed invitations
to approximately 5000 Michigan real estate men to attend
educational conference at Rackham Memorial next
Thursday night Karl Smith of Smith Bschopp, Inc
reported last week that his firm had closed five apartment
deals which brought slightly under 100000 Clarence
j. Bold small farm specialist reports buyers of farms
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26

Realty trends and market conditions will be discussed
at next Tuesdays luncheon meeting of the Eastern De-
tro Realty Association at Northeastern YMCA, Harper
and Cadillac Harry T. Sine EDA president will
preside Richard A. MacRae attorney and counsel of the
association addressed last Tuesdays meeting The weekly
meetings held from II: p. to AS p m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-26
Wartime Realty
Trends Traced
May Sees Tremendous Labor
Migration Affecting Market
By LAFE ALLEN
Detroit Times Real Estate Editor

hqudated of their holdings. in the opinion of Arthur
- " May, assistant regional manager Of the HOLC.
May a nationally known appraisal expert, told mem
United Northwestern Realty Association last week
privately would be thrown the market during
the next few for the following
The uprooting workers In the shift from
non-defense 20 production.
2-Inducon the home and the
subsequent doubling families left behind.
3The decision of home TO sell their houses in
advantage a market"
he believed that virtually all built
would be constructed under beaed of the
Housing
predicted price levels this construction