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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11

OF activities ranging from COnlIOl
TO the collection of old pots and
pans.
Selection OF air raid wardcnS,
emergency medical services. auXili-
AIRY policemen and firemen has
suffered
Captain Leonard Will have COM
plcte charge of this phase of de-
Tense and has plans in his brief
case for organization along lines
already proven in England.
As conSultant for the Office of
Civilian Defense he visited London
and other English cities and OBJ
served first-hand the operation of
civilian protection.
Governor Van Wagner expects
Leonard 10 smooth over the breaks
between the defense councils and
the legion and with the various
mayors.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11

This is how his communique
-ead.
Several Of our P-4O fighters
were escortiHe a slow biplane
trainer on Photographic
mission over CaVite province
when they encountered six
enemy planes.
"CaptIJesuS ViilamOr. Of the
Philippine air force. who re-
Gently was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross with
the oak leaf cluster, for repeated
acts Of extraordinary heroism,
was the pilot Of the photo
graphic plane and had landed
when the enemy planes APP
peared.
THRILLING DOGFIGHTS
"Our escorting fighters, in
stead Of landing. vigorously en-
gagged the enemy aircraft. 4
series of thrilling edogfights
ensued.
"Fcur enemy fighters were
Immediately shot down. A fifth
was crippled and veered of to
the north, landing on an air
field near Pillar where il was
destroyed by our artillery.
The sixth plane fell out OF
control and was ultimately
found where Ii crashed I'm the
mountains Of Bataan. This ac-
counted for all OF the enemy
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
WE DO not want our
w own fine country to

WYE DO not want our
w own fine country to
find itself in any such
deplOrable state.
We must not allow our be-
loved land to follow such a
course of radical disability.
1t is time the injunction Of
the Church League of Amer
lea echoed in every heart and
on every hand.
Wake up-Ameriea-wake
up!
The various bureaus and
departments Of our govern
ment are saturated and
sOftened with a yeritable in
undatiOn of cOmmunistic in
cOmpetents and political
faVOrites.
We have spent unbelievable
billions for war and are I'M
prepared for war.
We have wasted the wealth
of the nation In logrolling and
political boondoggling-which
are merely polite words to de-
Continued on Next Pare. CoI %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
Banks Closed Tomorrow

All federal, state. county and
municipal Offices Will be closed to-
morrow in honor of Lincoln birth
day In addition, banks in the
CITY and the secretary OF state ;
office Will be closed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11

(Other dispatches said that
evacuation of women and chill
drcn and apparently of some
troops was being carried out by
British and Dutch ships in de-
fiancc of the most terrific Japa-
neSc aerial onSlaughtS and the
danger OF submarine attack
The fighting outside the city
apparently in the western sub
urbSl Is reported by returning
soldiers ~ Unusually severe and
often at close quarters.
Enemy planes arc over the for
ward lines in large numbers and
emphasize the repeated plea of i'm
pcrlalS for air support.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
LuiI OIL B;li;l:lll:
laps Reinforce
Macarthur Gives Full Report
on S Spectacular Plane Battle

WASHINGTON, Feb. II CUP).
The war department reported
today that savage fighting in
Bataan Peninsula has "appre-
Gladly leSSened' but that japanese
feiHfefeements Indicated an early
resumption of an about attack.
a communique said that While
both-enemy ground and air ac-
tiyity had diminished after several
days of heavy fighting, there
were indications that the Japa-
neSe were maneuvering into new
positions 10 resume their attacks
in force
The department said also that
there were intermittent artillery
exchanges again between guns of
our Notifications in Manila Bay
and enemy batteries on the south
eastern shore near Cavite.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
TlIE situation i'm I hi !,

=situatioh III u !
country today is dis
turbingly like the de-
moralizing conditions which
prevailed i'm France before the
outbreak of the present war
with Germany.
And similar again to the
situation i'm France before the
FrancO-German war of 1871.
In both instances demOC-
racy was betrayed by dema-
gogy.
Visionary radicals were In
control of the French govern
ment
They used the patronage OF
office 10 fill public place with
personal favOrites.
They employed the fund
which should have been used
for preparedness to purchase
public support.
They went into war con-
fused and encountered in
their political organization,
weakened i'm their economic
situation, and unprepared in
their military condition.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
NORTHERN SUMATRA

Further enemy reconnaissance
was reported over northern SUI
matra and over part OF western
Java.
Enemy planes machine gunned
FAX FAX, on the southwest coast
of New Guinea, without lnficting
damage.
II was said that in Monday raids
on airdromeS near Batavia, three
Dutch planes were shot down and
that ffetiffa- -tf-tffetr~crcwS wCTp
killed.
There were indications that the
in Borneo were nearing
the southwest coast.
Gen. Sir Archibald WaVell.
commandments of United
Nations forces in the Southwest
Pacific. has returned TO his
Netherlands East Indies head
quarters AT Batavia after visit
ing the Burma front. Interna-
tioHal News Service reported
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
COLLEAGUE on WATCH

Alex GIlbrook tanothcr United
Press staff member who appar-
entity had departed when this dis
patch was filedl waite ed and
listened 10 The battle most OF the
night.
We could SEQ the glow Of fires
and tho flash Of guns especially
intense 10 The north where tho
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
The War Today

SINGAPORE-Japs mass 125.-
900 troops in drive on Singa-
pore; island appears doomed.
but British counter-attack.
Page l.
PHILIPPINES-General Mac
Arthur's forces face the end
of their 65-day fight. Page l.
BURMA Jap troops force Sal
ween River crossing. Page ..
RUSSIA-Red troops push for
ward. Page ,.
landing
at GaSmata, New Britain.
foreShadowS a drive toward
the Australian m milan d.
Page ,.
LIBYA-B British hold west of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
SPLINTER SHELTER

Close 10 the administration
building il a small, circular spin
ter shelter" constructed of sand
bags. one of dozens which will be
soon spotted about the base.
Next 10 the shelter is a make
shift-but effective-gas alarm
fashioned from half OF l00-pound
bomb. 10 supplement the sirens,
bells and other alarm signals.
To those who have felt that the
tremendous arms plants OF Detroit
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
BY W. Il. WEE
tinted Prsss star Correspondent

'cop,nsh'. 1892. ., United res"
SINGAPORE. Feb. H. - Tho
battle is moving ever closer 10
Singapore.
Overhead, hour after hour are
the enemy planeS-StrikIng at the
railroad station and the harbor,
where men and women and even
children are showing that they can
be heroes even in the darkest hour
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
EFFECTIVE FIRE

Our battery fire appears 10 have
been effective the commune
said.
Meantime. Gen. Douglas Mac
Arthur sent detailed report on
spectacular aerial fighting, which
was reported yesterday 10 have
cost the japanese seven planes.
The commune said that one
plane is missing As a result of
what was described as "one of the
most spectacular air fights in
the Philippine campaign.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
Allies Shift
Command of
Pacific Fleet
Netherlands Navy
Given Recognition
IN New Setup

Init New, senire sian carte.pesa-n,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE
valiant Dutch were accorded a
post in the unified command OF
the Unitcd Nations today when
Niee Admiral {. r. l.. Iielfrieh Of
the ROYAL Netherlands Navy was
elevated to the command of Allied
naval forces IN the Southwest Pa
eiGe succeeding Admiral Thomas
{. Hart, United States Navy.
Announcement OF the shift was
made by the navy department IN
Washington which stated thai
Admiral Hart was being relieved
because Of III health. How long
ne VIII be out OF service or the
nature OF his aIlment were not
disclosed.
Although there was every indl-
cation that the Withdrawal OF
Admiral Hart from the high COM
mand was for the reasons Stated.
the elevation of Vice Admiral
llelfrich was viewed in Washing
ton a. certain TO have an anchor
aung effect on the Dutch who have
been rcscntful, for some time. be-
cause they were not accorded a
high place IN the unified allied
,..J.,,,, -, .,, ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
ENJOY HEALTHFUL DANCING

Is Charming Partners Furnished.
Hollywood Woodward Al Willis
Learn 10 Dance-S2. so. TIE. 2-S972
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
FIGHT TO LAST MAN,

LONDON. Feb. IL tUP).-The
Evening News said today that
heavy fighting" was in progress
on the approaches 10 Singapore
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
RADIO WORKING

Calcutta reported at noon to-
day that-the- Singapore radio
was still broadcasting. UP re-
Vealed)
British positions at Bukit Pam
iang on the railway line were said
10 have been subjected to fierce
bombing.
The London Evening News re-
ported that the defenders had UNI
leashed succes sful counter-at-
tackS against the Japanese and
added that it was understood
japanese claims to have repaired
the cauSeway linking Singapore Is
land with the Malayan mainland
are untrue.
A Reuters dispatch from Ba-
tavia said IL was learned all useful
stores at the Singapore base have
been blown up TO prevent them
from falling into the hands of the
enemy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
IN THE
NEWS
THE appeal of the
Il Church League of

TIME appeal of tn e
Church League OF
An America Sunday to the
loyal citizens of the nation ia
beware the cOnspiracies OF
communism began with the
quotation:
External rigjLance is for
erer the price Of freedom"
and ended NTH the injuAc-
ton, wake up-America
-tcdke mp"
Surely America must wake
up if it is to preserve liberty
and achieve victory.
The spread of communism
i'm the United States, and Is
pecially i'm the United States
government, is greatly TO be
dreaded; but the prevalence
Of paralyzing incompetence
is almost as distressing and
destructive.
Perh aps communism II
basically to blame for incOm-
petence because in the last
analysis communism is moth
Ing less than the suppression
of independence and self re-
lance, the abandonment of
economic efficiency, the elimi-
nation of individuality and
enterprise, the reputation OF
ability and integrity in the
public service, and the substi-
tuition of government by sell
seeking incompetents for
hluded dependents.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11


IN the war zone.
The field is just "a miles from
Detroit. But when YOU pass the
heavily armed guards and enter
Selfridgc Field-you are in the
war zone
The streets are filled with
marching. drilling soldiers. the
windows Of The buildings and
houses arc painted black or coy
cred with blackout curtains. the
sleek. mlghtily-guuned Airacobras
arc standing on the apron" ready
for Highland tho pilots SIT in
their tiny shack - hours a day
ready for battle.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
FAMED SUB EXPERT

The man who VIII now be IN
complete charge OF the grand
strategy OF ABBA naval UNITS in
the southwest Pacific is famed as
a submarine expert and Is an en-
thuSiaStiC adhereni TO the military
theory that the best defense If
offensive action.
Vice Admiral Helfrlch spent
most of his life IN the Netherlands
forces. having been trained al the
naval college OF Den Hclder Meth
erlandS. from which he graduated
in 1907.
Ilelfrich commanded many YES
sells. both IN European and Ear
Eastern areas. and obtained his
first multiple command when
placed at the head of a destroyer
division in the Netherlands East
Indies.
He subsequently, was selected "a
command the entire Sea-golnG
squadron OF the Netherlands East
Indies
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
ReDOrler'S Final Cable Tells
Of SinsapOre'S Heroes. HIerOineS

enc y had apparently launched
now operations.
1t was evident last night that
the decision could not be put off
long The tempo of the enemy
planes overhead and of the sounds
OF battle increased steadily.
ALL BEARING Up
But even al dawn. when black
clouds of smoke POSSIBLY from
burning oil al the naval basel
drIftcd along the northern horizon.
the city of Singapore itself was
not tremendously confused.
Many people went about their
business, apparently resigned to
remaining. but the activities IN the
harbor were intensified.
The radio continued 20 broad
east at intervals. although 1t gave
only official statements
communications are such that
l will be unable TO answer some
of your messages.
Give my regards TO Guard
Good-by.
OLYMPIA ICE SKATING
FfAatnAt unA CastrVH
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
Hou German spies toured Sell
fridge Field, Fort Custer,
Detroit City Airport Page ;

in some of the giant hangers al
the field.
MEN, EQUIPMENT POUR IN
But by the time their three
week quarantine period is over
their permanent barracks will be
ready for them.
These drafteeS are but the adj
vance guard OF the army that is
swelling the air corps 10 the
fror,truad nm Nex, paga EoI G,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
SeIfl'id &c Alert
To Guard Detroit
Finest Air Fleet in u. S.-Fueled
Armed. Ready for Raid Here
BY JOSEPH p. PURTELL

are completely defenseless wide
open 10 sneak airplane raid
the activity at Selfridge Field viii
be a revelation-and a comfort
Men and equipment are pouring
in and The largest pursuit base
in the country is at its all-time
personnel peak.
Fifteen hundred dTaftecS came
in in the last batch. causing such
a temporary pinch in housing ia
cilities that they are being housed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11

LIBYA-B British hold west of
Tobruk. Page 2.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
MEN, EQUIPMENT POUR IN

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
Trap 10000
Britishon|s|e,.
Toxic Claims
Hand-to-Hand Fights
Reported Raging as
Defenders Fall Back

LONDON, Feb. II (INS) In q
communique timed 7:30 a. m. De-
troit time, the japanese high com.
mand claimed that japanese forces
had entered the Singapore City
area at Z p. m. Tuesday, Detroit
time.
Fierce hand 10 hand fighting
with British defenders in the city
was reported.
Previously, the official Japanese
news agency Domei had circulated
a dispatch asserting that the
Singapore battle was nearing d
showdown.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11
CLAIM $4,000 TRAPPED

Three Japanese divisions driving
southwark completed formation of
A semicircular front. trapping
10000 British on the southeastern
portion of the island, il was said.
A spearhead composed of mech
anized units was described as
being poised for a drive on the
city after continuous 50-hour
eastward push.
The japanese have undisputed
air supremacy, Domei said, and
for "a hours have blasted vessels
in Singapore harbor as well as
Notifications and the railway sta
ton near the commercial port.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-11

n some of the giant hangers al
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-17
h Rites For Miss SadmIer, Willard Hatch Beautiful
K. Of P. 10 Observe
50th Anniversary

The date OF Dec. IA was set for
the Knights Of Pythias 50th ami
yersary celebration, and plans we're
made to confer the second rank on
Plymouth candidates, Monday eve
ming at the meeting of Queen City
Lodge number 1877 Knights OF
Pythias.
Ernest Rosco, past chancellor
commander Of Plymouth Lodge, was
a visitor. and said that he will bring
candidates from Plymouth to re-
ceive the rank. A banquet served by
the Pythian Sisters will precede the
50th anniversary celebration.
Plans are being made 10 reorgan-
lie the Wolverine Palace. Princes
OF Syracuse number 80 and to get
new members. The boys are to have
the use OF the club room every Tues
day night instead Of just the first
and third Tuesdays. They will hold
an informal meeting at the hall, this
evening.
A report on the box social Satur'
day night was given by Ralph Nc
Donald.
Earl Snyder and A, Z. Augustus
reported on the Pythian rally OF
lodge number 55, which was hon
ored with a visit and talk by SUI
preme Vice Chancellor Charles
Shuck.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-17
Calendar of Social Events
TODAY


and Professional Women's
Lutheran Church International pro.
Miss Marjorie Hiscock chairman Guest Speaker,
Alden history department Michigan Normal
night.
Ypsiani Cakns Womens Christian Temperance Union
regular meeting and attend Council OF Church Women St.
Church House.
number 10 and A Appren-
Masonic Temple lodge
Get Club Z: 80. with Mrs. Nora Holmes.
Mothrsnge chorus OF city schools 1880 Ypsan High
for chldrens division school,
Discussion OF aims and materials First Methodist Church.
Methodist high school fun night 1880 D m.
Ypsiantt Post Veterans
Hall.
WEDNESDAY
Washtenaw Rebekahs o'clock
Woman,s study club o'clock Literary Club House Walter P
Nickel Cranbrook Institute will speak
MayOwe Guild of Congregational Church
social meeting for husbands and friends go church.
GerganOn will show slides Of s. American pictures.
Huron mpe No 1877 Pyhian Sisters meeting nomination
Of officers annual roll call night o'clock P.
League OF Catholic Women OF St John Church, 1880
Ypsiantl Faterna o'clock 1874
Red Cross surgical dressings.
Girl Scouts troop four $50 Woodruff troop TO- o'clock Har'
riet Brownie, $3.50 Central
Prospect Parent Teacher Association, 1880 school,
Prospect P.T.A, at school.
Dancing American
OF teaching the soldiers how Lukes Church
Mrs X v Ferguson in charge of general arrangements
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-17
MISS VERA Schultz,
PAUL WEINLANOER
WED IN ANN ARBOR

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Weinlander,
los Elm Street. announce the mar.
rage OF Miss Vera Schultz, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin c. Schultz,
New Washington, Ohio, to their
son, Paul A. Weinlander. The we'd
ding was In the Zion Lutheran
Church, Ann Arbor, Sunday after
noon at o'clock Rev. Ernest Stell-
horn read the marriage service.
The bride wore a white satin
gown with a sweetheart neckline
and finger tip veil. She carried a
bouquet of white bebe chrysanthe-
NUNS. Miss Kathleen Schultz, sister
Of the bride. as maid OF honor. wore
a gown OF blue velvet and carried
a bouquet OF pink bebe chrysanthe-
NUNS. Both the brides mother and
the groom's mother wore black vel
vet and corsages of gardenias. The
bride was given in marriage by her
father, Frank Schultz.
Luther Yedele, Ann Arbor, was
the best man. Ushers were Weldon
Schultz, New Washington, brother of
the bride, and Lewis Hermonson,
Highland Park.
Mrs. Weinlander was graduated
from New Washington High School.
New Washington, Ohio The groom
is graduate OF Roosevelt High
School, Ypsilanti, and was gradual
ed from the Ford Trade School.
A reception to their friends was
held at their new home, 1859 Mat
thew. Riverview, Michigan, follow
ing the ceremony.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-17
New Officers Named
by Past Noble Grands

Past Noodle Grands OF Washte-
nav Rebekahs elected new officers
at their business meeting which
was followed by card party at the
home OF Mrs. Floyd Slagenwhite,
Monday evening. The new officers
are Mrs. J. A. Fleuelllng, president;
Mrs. Judson King, vice president;
Mrs. Bert Gillette. treasurer; Mrs.
Harry Lee, secretary.
The women will send two more
boxes TO soldier sons % members.
Fourteen members and one guest,
Mrs. George Schanz, noble grand OF
the Rebekahs, were present.
The remainder of the eYening was
spent playing bunco whist with
prizes going to Mrs. John Slater,
Mrs. Leroy Thayer ar / Mrs. Fleu-
cling.
A delicious luncheon was served
by the hostess. The rext meeting
will be a Christmas party at Odd
Fellow Hall.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-17
Order Of DeMolay
TO Have Hayride

A hayride and a degree rehearsal
were planned and the resignation OF
the senior counsellor Of Ypsllanti
Chapter Order OF DeMolay was pre-
sented at Monday evenings meet
ing OF the chapter. The committee
for the hayride. the date for which
will be announced later when ar
rangements are made, is Ronald
Davis, chairman, Pohn SALES, Rob
ert Colts and Robert MacFarlane.
The resignation OF Lyle Litchard,
senior counsellor, who has accepted
service In the Signal Corps, was
presented by Charles DAD Hill.
Linwood Rogers, past master coun-
sellor was appointed acting senior
counsellor. II was decided 10 have
a dergee rehearsal, Nov. 80.
II was announced by Mr.. Hill,
who acted as master counsellor,
that boys between the ages OF 10
and 81 desiring 10 petition the chap
ter for membership, have such pc
titions by Nov. 30.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-17

In a beautifully appointed we'd
ding in ST. John the Baptist Cath
Ollie Church this morning al 10 O.
clock. Miss Marisn Barbara. Stadt,
miller, daughter Of Mrs. Martin B
Stadtmiller and the late Justice
Stadtmiller, became the bride of
Willard Hatch. son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Paul F. Hatch. 1893 Washtenaw
Ave Rev. Father John Bradley read
the impressive service and Miss
Marie Stachlewitz played Wa -uer's
march from "Lohengrin' and Tor a
occasional MendelssohHs wedding
march.
The brides brother-iuIaw. Dr.
Donald W. Martin. gave the bride
in marriage. Bernard Stadimiller.
Plymouth. brother OF the bride. was
best man.
Miss Stadtmiller wore off-whIto
kittens ear satin made direct1ire
style with full train. Her ciose-f.t-
ting Peter Pan collar was OF Allen
con lace. Small white Satin-coyered
buttons reached from the neck 20
the waist in the back and the
sleeves ended in long points over
the hands Her tulle veil Of finger
tip length was attached 10 the white
satin coronation roll OF her off-the-
face Juliet cap. The gown was the
same In which the brides sister.
Mrs Donald W. Martin. had been
married. Miss Stadtmiller's
arm bouquet Of white chrysanthe-
NUNS was centered with a corsage
OF tiny flowers. She wore a gold
cross, the gift Of the groom.
Mrs. D. ". Martin. mstron OF
honor. was in dusty rose taffeta
and carried NUNS Of deeper rose.
Miss Frances Hatch. Bowdoinham
Maine. cousin Of the groom. and
MISS Martha Stadtmiller. sister OF
the bride. were bridesmaids. Both
bridesmaids wore cornflower blue
taffeta dresses and carried yellow
chrysanthemums An effective fea-
ture OF the three costumes were
headdresses OF matching plumes
held in place with velvet bows Of
the same colors.
Miss Suzanne Martin, this city.
niece OF the bride, was dressed in
long pink tatfeta and carried min
failure bouquet OF pink chrysanthe-
NUNS, while Miss Catherine Collins.
Niagara Falls, New York. was
gowned in long blue tsffeta and
carried yellow miniature chrysan-
themums. The five dresses Of the
attendants had tight bodices and
three-quarter length sleeves. The