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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
PILOTS Begged
q ll;sI,ce 10 Fight
But Officers Sent Them Back TO Java
While Jap Bombers Blasted Ship
BY MARTIN AGRO\SkY
, Radio Address h, an NBC war Correspondent

This is Martin Agronsky from Sydney.
To-day arrived here from the Dutch East
Indies, after a flight in Dutch bomber, with Jap
air patrol over Java in the Indian Ocean in the air
left behind me-
The laps with the capture of Singapore had already
accomplished the first phase Of their drive for empire the
Far East. The day left Java they had successfully
attacked and captured Palembang South Sumatra.
AS ! flew over the Indian Ocean toward Australia the
laps mad Bali just Java's southermost
tip The outcome Of the Allied defense of Bali is not vet
completely known,
1t would take ncurablc optms the ultimate
result.
The Allied dccnses there throughout the Far Eastern
thcatcr o war are pufuy weak.
With Bah japanese possession a dangerous
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23


project their nations into war
are already being prosecuted,
with fair hope of punishment,
for their failures in war.
The only remaining step to
be taken in the interests of
absolute justice, and in the
hope and promise of enduring
peace, is that leaders
whether unsuccessful or sue
cessful-shall he prosecuted
for involving their nations in
war without the registered
and recorded consent and APP
provaI of the people who
must wage the war, and en-
dure the Sufferings Of the
war and make the sacrifice
of wealth and welfare. and
life and liberty which war re-
quires and entails.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
100000 Paralhutes
Ordered by Germany

NEW YORK. Feb % (lNS) -
Germany. stepping up production
for her expected spring offensive,
has placed orders for 100000
paraChuteS. the British radio said
TODAY in q hrnadcasi heard hN CBS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
TRIPLE POWER

The program proposed 10 tripl,
the 1871 power output The Wal
budget of $4,000, 100000 Will re.
Iquire 154 900 OO0,0 900 kilowat
hours Of electric energy yearly.
Coal Will be reorganlZed IN ITS
production and distribution Mini.
mum and maximum prices Will be
established.
The department in tends &c
double holium production anc
select sites for additional plants
Food supplies Of the United
Nations viii be increased by
contributions OF the department OF
interior. II proposes 10 increase
fishing products by 100 600 0oC
pounds, including salmon and Sar-
dimes. for armed forces and
civilian populations Of the United
Nations.
Forest products also will he
Increased TO a billion board feet
IN 1912 in the northwest alone
Fur and wool supplies for clothing
of armed forces also viii be III
creased.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
VVTHAT right has any
" man 20 usurp the

power OF UluTUtIlDS
millions OF his people and
plunging other millions into
the utmost depths 81 human
misery?
What right have leaders Ia
decide on their own RESPONSE
biIity that their country shall
risk it, territories, It's institu.
tions and even its independ.
ence, except at the expressed
demand of the actual posses
sOrs of those powers and
properties, those rights anC
liberties, the people them
selves.
Democracy j. a tyranny
and but little better than any
other tyranny if the people
are deprived Of the right tC
decide the most important
question that can possibly b'
presented TO a free citizenrN
In fact, a people deprived
OF that power are not FIRE,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
Allies Wipe Out
Invasion. Fleet
In Bali Battle
Only One Warship Not
Wrecked, and II Flees;
Jeps Capture Airdrome
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a large enemy sea force was NOV
ing into Sumatra waters.
Observers in a position 10 make
responsible estimates of the pres
ent prospects for defense Of Java
were encouraged by the crushing
blows against the enemy fleet of
Bali but emphasized that the
threat 10 Java was by no means
relieved
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
L. 5.
Resource
MObiliZinS

WASHINGTON. Feb. % GNS)
The nations war planning chief
tainS today had a program devised
by Secretary of the Interior lckcS
to mobilize the vast natural re-
sources OF the United States IN
the all-out drive for victory.
In speeding up those activities
which suddenly have become most
vital, the program aims 10 make
possible the supplying Of all
essential metals. oil, fuel, power
hellum food, land water and
timber for war purposes.
Metals, rank Q q first among
essential war materials. will evoke
an unprecedented production OF
ores.
The United States production. OF
oil may have 10 he raised 10
! .5000O0,000 barrels annually
ICkcS revealed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
Cruelty Charged
AT Boys School
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an investigating committee named
by Governor Van Wagner.
I'm my visit ! saw nothing
ri any time that could truly be
called effective educational
work" NacCormick added.
"Psychiatry il almost entirely
neglected a. method of re-
Mobilization. This i n phase
that must he improved"
LINE BOYS ORDERS
Although The report did not Sug-
gcSt either The retention or dis
charge of MAYOR Marsh u con-
Cludcd a follows
The thing Of prime i'm
portance il that new and bet
ter day must dawn for the
school and the boys committed
10 itS charge"
Many OF tho purl>hncrtS were
ordered by line BOYS for a multi
tudc OF oftcn>cs cla>Scd hy tho
rule book. As 'croWdinC pushing
or monkcyInE around the nvestl-
cation showed
During recreation periods In
the Easements Of the cottages"
n continued some talking and
noise are permitted, hut " l. not
a. much a. one would expect
from group Of 20 to 30 boys"
MARSH SILENT
Marsh said be had not seen the
report and would withhold com
mcnt until some action IS taken by
the juvenile institution commits
SION
Without looking at IT," he
declared II know there il moth
Ing wrong I hat can't he cor
rectcd with more personnel and
an adequate appropriation"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
FIXE-DAY BATTLE

The battle OF Bali began last
Thursday when the Japanese
landed on the little island one
mile east of Java. under heavy
attack by American flying for
treSSes. liberator bombers and dive
bombers and at least half dozen
Allied dcstroyers. Dutch cruisers
and deStroycrs and alrplane>
Joined in the attack on the enemy
News of the Allied victory was
rapidly through Ba-
tavia. and II served 10 bolster
morale at moment when h'hNE
japanese air raids on Java were
believed 10 be the opening move
for direct attack on this island
1t was charged officially today
that japanese bombing planes
twice attacked the clearly marked
Netherlands hospital ship Optcn-
MORT killing two persons and
wounding IL and causing consider
able material damage
Eight bomherS took part IN the
attack. II was asserted
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
PLEAD FOR PLANES

The need for more American air
Iplanes-Some sources said SOC
would do the iob-was repeated
again and again IN connection with
praise OF the skill and courage Of
American fliers in the battle OF
Bali
The Dutch delaying action in
Sumatra. on the Java west flank
was being fought bravely and
Stubbornly, according to late re-
ports, but the japanese were still
sending in reinforCcmcntS 70
strengthen their plncer drive from
that direction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
Jap Guns Silent,
NJ Arthur Waits
Supreme Attack
24-Hour LuII Believed
10 indicate Nippo7ese
Gathering Tor Attack
RN JOSEPH \, BOE~
Int News service star Correspondent

WASHINGTON Feb h0
omlnOu> luil in ,9cMy 'Niiy on
Bataan Peninsula 'ot.N raoatod
that tho Jap4uc-. MAY .0 gather
ing all their strength .ot supreme
assault designed 20 vpr .a' Gen
Douglas NalArtlG >uta.ulctea
defenders
Macarthur reported -aaf "t-tf-
ine has died down or AL. fronts
or Lulor and thar there had uocn
practically no enemy air or ground
ACTIVITY for - hours
Lack Of fchtn- gave NaoAr'
thur an opportunity 70 celebrate
WashinE'onS birthday by award
ing distinguished service star> Of
the Philippines 20 two Of hrs high
ranking American officers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23

northwest and Bali 10 the east
from Borneo and Cclebes 10 the
north and northeast the Japs will
be able TO throw dangerous. pow
Crful forces at the Allied defend
-erS of Java.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
MATTED Defense PLAN

The men honore1 were Mai Cen
Richard X Sutherland 1i Hancock
Md. and Brig eicr Richard !
Marshal of Markham Va.
The two officers are credited
with PLAYING "a major part IN map
ping the defense plans which Il
date have prevented The japanese
from completing Their conquest OF
the Philippines.
In presenting tho awards Mac
Arthur significantly stated that he
was glad 10 make the presentation
Of the well-earrcd d @ Corat ! onS
while the men were still alive.
Tomorrow they might well
be casualties, too late 10 know
of the nations military honor TO
them" Macarthur stated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23
REGIMENT WIPED OUT

When the combination Of print
tive fierCencSS and modern weapon!
had finished lis Job the 20tf
Japanese infantry regiment POI
TO 100 men had been com
ipletely annihilated.
The mad charge Of the IGorot'
was told bclatcdly in A war de
.partment communique packed with
more drama than any 10 como on
of the Philippines in 70 days o.
resistance by MacArthur'S weary
but determined little army o.
Americans and Filipinos.
Said Macarthur TO his AS
'semblcd officers, after the battle
Gentlemen. when you tell
that story stand I'm tribute 10
those gallant IgorOts.
Here is the story in the IN.
adorned but thrilling words of the
war department communlque. IS.
sued yesterday:
THE Igorots are non
Christian tribe living i'm the
Bontoc Mountain region OF
northern LuZOn. They are an
industrious. peace-ioving people.
hut they are likewise absolutely
fearless.
JAPS ATTACK IGOROTS
During the recent enemy
offensive the Goth Japanese in
fantry regiment made an attack
on position held by n single
lgorot company.
''TO man the Igorots died in
their foNholes without finching
or thought OF retreat, hut eN-
acting tremendous toll from
the Japanese.
ITO restore the situation our
high command ordered an i'm
mediate cOunter-attaCk by
tank unit supported by infan-
try. The infantry soldiers were
Igorots, eager to even the score
for their lost tribesmen.
The bamboo jungle and the
heavy. irregular terrain of that
section OF the front were al
most impenetrable and appar-
emily made II impossible for the
tanks To operate.
However. the limitle>S re-
sourcefulness. which il an out
standing characteristic Of Cen
eraI Mac Arthur's troops, i'm
mediately came into play.
without a word the IgOrot
commander hoisted his men To
the tops Of the tanks in order
that they might guide the ma
chimes through the matted
mOrass Of underbrush, the
thickets and the trees.
Eyes FOR DRIVERS
"The guide Signalled the
driver with stick. and with
an automatic pistol fired CON
tinuously a. the unit closed
with the enemy"
Al this point tho story OF the
1eroiSm Of the primitive fighters
)f Luzon. who wear only A loin-
cloth. shoes and a shirt and can
op a mans head off with one
swing Of their razor sharp boloS.
s taken over by Macarthur in
MS own words:
"Hataan has seen many wild
mornings, but none equal 10
this
NO quarter was asked and
none WAS given. Always above
the din OF the battle rose the
fierce shouts of the Igorots as
they rode the tanks and fred
their pistols.
40 gun. no ihicket. only
death Itself could stop that mad
rush. OF all the bloody spots
on the Peninsula that proved
To be the hloOdicSt.
when the attack was over
the remnants of the tanks and
at the lgOrotS were still there,
hut the goth Japanese infantry
regiment was completely ami
hilatcd."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23

TIME day will come, and
is now dawning, when
the Daladiers and the
BlumS will be tried-not
merely for involving their ma
tiOnS in any impotence and
unpreparedness-nOt merely
for projecting an impOtent
and unprepared nation into
War-but for the treason TO
their people and TO humanity,
committed by plotting and
procuring the mass murder,
the universal deSolation, the
sacrifice of right and reason,
the betrayal of the principles
of morality and humanity
the destruction Of the bases
of civilization and progress
that we dignity by the name
Of war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23


who involve the world in the
disasters Of war, should eN-
plate their hcnouS crime by
any penalty an inccnsed and
outraged people may see fiji to
inflict.
There will be no peace, and
no fundamental Justice. until
the people themselves decide
by direct vote what rights
and liberties, what ideals and
institutions must he pro-
NOTED or defended. an d
whether those high principles
the basic policies can best be
promoted or defended by
peace or bN war.
ANY ruler who shall here
after uSurp this fundamental
right Of the people themselves
should be- deemed and de-
Clared not only a traitor to his
own nation. but liberty and Ia
democracy and In all hui
manitl.
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IN THE NEWS
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bright promise for better ctzcnN in the proper defn
future il that leaders who ton of the term.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-23

THE Igorots are a non
Christian tribe living i'm the
Bontoc Mountain region OF
northern Luzon. They are an
industrious. peace-loving people.
hut they are likewise absolutely
fearless.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
U. s. Guarding Against forest
 Fire Sabotage

This year the Petersburg and WrangeH Districts of the Tongass National Forest have been excep- tionally favored by experiencing no Forest Fires. The local forest off cefs state that the people of Wran- gell are to be congratulated in their part in reducing the number of man caused Forest Fires. Division Supervisor W. A Chipperfield takes this opportunity to thank the local residents for their careful efforts in this work and points out that they have established an excellent record and have allowed no fire bugs in their midst Let's keep the record.
 The Nation Wide Forest Fire Pre- vention Campaign was opened by Claude R. Wickard's, Secretary ol Agriculture, announcement over the Columbia Broadcasting system that all Forest Fires are Enemy Fires.
 His address at that time stated:
 T know that all of you will want to join with me in a tribute to the men who are fighting and pre- venting fires in our forests.
 They are giving great service to the Nation. even in peacetime, fire in the woods is a tragic cal amity. It destroys lives and proper ty, and timber and soil resources. The Federal and state men who combat fires often 80 without the recognition that their work de- serves. In wartime, the control and prevention of forest fires is a first
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
CAPT. KEW TALMADGE REPORTED IN GRAVE
 CONDITION IN JUNEAU

D. A. Llndeman was called to Juneau this week by the critical illness of his son-in-law, Kenneth Talmadge, in Juneau. Lindeman received a wire last week end that Talmadge was in the hospital in grave condition. He has suffered for several years from high blood pressure and complications. Ken" as he is known throughout South east Alaska, was captain of the old Game Commission vessel Seal for many years The last several years he has been in the fiscal office of the Commission at Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
USO DANCE DRAWS
 CAPACITY CROWI

USO dance last Saturday night proved 10 be a big success, USO Chairman Mrs. Frank S Barnes and her committee reported.
 We wish to thank the eommun= fly for the wonderful support giv- en us. Mrs Barnes said Every one helped out in every way that they could and il revealed the spir- il that Wrangell folks have for making life little more pleasant for our men in the service"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
Pledge Return Of AleutianS
 To AleutS

Down in the States they have been discussing our Aleuts-resi- dents of the Aleutians who were evacuated to Southeast Alaska. a large number of them to WrangelI Institute temporarily and thence to other points in this district. Those coming here some weeks ago have now been resettled at Burnett and at Wards Cove near Ketehikan 10 make way for the annual school term at the Institute.
 The Oregonfan in Portland under the heading "A Letter About the Aleutsa has this to say on the sub ject.
 Down this way nobody asked. when the Japs occupied the outer most islands of the Aleutian string. what happened to the native abor- igines, the Aleut people Nobody gave these hapless original prop rietors a though. not 10 mention a second thought If we have pictured them at all. in happier times, it has l been as a primitive people. well creased with blubber, offering otter pelts for fishhooks. Not only is the wartime circumstance of the Aleuts reported, in a letter dated at Wran- gell, Alaska. and lase1y received by o. M. Hummer. from his grand daughter. Doris Ann Barnes. but we are enabled to see them as q people quite different from our snug cOnceit
 In the first place, it appears that the Aleuts are refugees. evacuees. and that they are assembled in Brangell. where Miss Barnes and her mother. Mrs Frank s. Barnes. went to their assembly center the other day to offer them the advan- tages of war risk insurance on the property they left behind on the bleak little islands that are home to them. Prepare to be astonished at the first reyelation-the Aleuts were we'll provided with money, though they had fled without their most precious personal possessions. As for war risk insurance, the Aleut chiefs were fully aware of it's importance-but their first concern, in this respect, was for their chur- ches, of the Greek Orthodox faith. and the treasure of art objects in these. Wrote Miss Barnes:
 'It seemed rather foolish to me for them to insure for money some thing that was priceless, like the art workout who am I to stand in the way of a policy sale? They say the Aleuts have very beaut- iful services out here on Saturday nights, so mother and I think we may go some evening and hear the music. While We were in the office | someone was playing the piano in the gym-and could they rattle off the classics! never thought of the natives way up there being quite so cultured. And, too, as na- tiyes think they are quite dis tinguished looking"
 So the Aleuts had to evacuate the Aleutians? And they play clas- sical music on the piano, by prefer ence? And they value their chur- ches above all else, and lavish their love and reverence on these? And they are distinguished looking? And the Aleuts hold in affection their rocky and fog shrouded islands? Ours is a position of responsibility to them-and they shall go back when the time comes. That isn't promise; it's a pledge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11

(Former Associated Press staff men in Shanghai and To- kyO. released from iuternment in the exchange Of American and Japanese diplomats and neWspapermen.)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
Released A.P. Men Tell Of Japanese
 Soldier Atrocities

began 10 roll in. So the instruc- tions went out to the Army boys. The world began agaln to hear a. bout Bushido, the traditional cult Of honor of the Japanese warrior
 Brutality Declines
 Western writers who have studied Japan and the Japanese at great length contend that Bushfdo may have operated effectually in ancient Japanese times, whence it is suppos- ed to have descended unbroken to this day But they assert that Bush ido was dead at the beginning of modern Japan. when has sprung tull-blown rom the isolationists teudaGsm of the Tokugawa Shoguu- ate in practice, these writers state. Bushido exists in few places other than the minds of the military ed ueators and the Japanese Army Press Section.
 Today there are fewer atrocities than al the beginning of the Chi nese-Japanese war live years ago. Those that do occur are relatively isolated instances ol the fanatic ism. sadism, or temporary cruelty oI individuals driven as much by tear as anything else
 Today atrocities can be traced largely 10 the hardDosied and spec ially trained tough7ea who make up Nippon's sufu Substitute for ersatz) Gestapo, the Imperial Jap aness Gendarmmerie.
 This horde of military police which clamps down in conquered territory is a terror even to the Jap anese army and navy Officers in both forces have expressed their, personal fear of the gendarmerie, responsible only to the Imperial Household Ministry.
 Of all Japanese, these gendarmes believe most fanatically in the right ness of their cause, their inability to commit crime as long as they fur ther the interests of the Empire
 Then there is the peculiar trait of the Japanese which cannot ac- cept defeat. Many Americans who have played baseball with Japanese teams have seen a defeated Nip pOnese nine walk orr the field in tears.
 To them, defeat is a contradiction Because they are Japanese they are divine, and cannot De defeated. Us- ually they manage to get the game called off if it looks as if they are going to lose.
 No Respect For Bravery
 This may account for the occas- sionaI phenomenon Of excessive cruelty to hard-fighting enemy. for although the Army Press Sec ton has learned to pay somewhat grudging praise to brave resistance, the troops frequently commit their worst atrocities where they have met and overcome the bravest foe
 More and more. as the impetus of Japans military thrust dWindles because of sheer distance, her war riors are going to find themselves in d position for which they have no psychological preparation what ever. That position IS a defensive one.
 What occurs in the still-feudaI mind of the Japanese warrior when the payoff comes may hold hideous implications for the conquered ter ritories and the western races i'm prisoned in them.
 -V-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
WINsToNs LEAVING

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Winston and family are leaving next week. plan ming to make their home in the States for the duration, Mr Win ston going into ar industry. He is a former operator of the Boardway Canning company which he sold this spring to S. N Haryie
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
SERVICE MEN WILL BE
 GIVEN CHANGE TO V0TF

WASHINGTON-The Senate com pleted congressional action today on a bill permitting service men to vote in primary and general elee- tions for national officials without registration and without payment of poll taxes, required by some eight southern states.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
MRS. VAUGHN TO CARRY
 ON MISSION WORK AT SITKA

Mrs. Berta Vaughn of the As sembly of God Mission is planning to leave this week end for sitka where she will carry on her work there. During her absence Brother w. k. Gum will be located at the Mission here and will have charge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-09-11
TRAVELLERS

Wrangell folk applying for per mits this week to travel include Bernice Benjamin, Howard Ben jamin, Mrs Hazel Harrington, Mrs. John H. Clements, Johanna Close, Mrs. Amy James, Mrs. Mary Stems land, Mrs. Mary Steear, MT. and Mrs. James L, zuver, and Lew M. Williams, Jr.