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Evening star., 1942-04-08
Soviet Forces Smash
Over. Upper Dnieper
ToCut Off Germans
Crossing Of River Called
Remarkable Because Of
Heavy Fortificutions
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 8-Soviet forces
have smashed across the upper
Dnieper River in a furious final
drive to pinch off the VyaSma-
Ghatsk-Rzhev bulge toward Mos
COW, Soviet dispatches relayed by
Stockholm said today.
This crossing, between Dorogo-
buzh and Durovo, was a striking
achievement, these dispatches said,
since the Germans had established
vast Notifications along the river.
The Red Army appeared intent
on utilizing the brief period remain
ing before the spring thaw to crush
NaZi armies within the central front
pocket and prepare to meet later
German offenSives from the direc-
ton of Smolensk which is so miles
west of the point where the Dnieper
was reported crossed.
The German corridor of escape
from Vyasma to Smolensk now has
been narrowed to 30 miles with
Soviet guns raking the main high
way and rail routes. Stockholm in
formants said In addition, the Rus
slams were reported threatening
Durovo, vital rail junction about
midway between Smolensk and
(See RUSSIA Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1942-04-08
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
The War Production Board,
turning stern stylist for Ameri-
can women, decreed today that,
for the duration of the war,
dresses can be shorter and short
er, or tighter and tighter as
fashion dictates - but neither
longer nor fuller than those now
worn.
Or, milady's wardrobe can remain
about the same, in cut and design as
1t is at present
Emphasizing that it had no in
tention of freezing" present styles,
or rendering present wardrobes OBJ
solete, w. P. B. established COM
plete list of specifications covering
future manufacture of women's
clothes and ordered such frills as
French cuffs on sleeves, balloon
sleeves and patch pockets q wool
eliminated entirely,
After August II, retailers may not
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Hopkins and Three
Officers Also on
Trip by Bomber
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 8.-The United
States Army'S Chief of Staff,
Gen. George C. Marshall, and
Harry Hopkins, chairman of the
BritiSh-American Munitions AS
signments Boards, arrived in
London today for talks with
Britain's leaders, presumably on
the grand strategy of the United
Nations 1912 campaigns.
Gen. MarShall's arrival was remi-
niscent of that of Gen. John J.
Pershing, who reached London June
8, 1917 two months after the United
States entered the First World War
Accompanying the Army chief of
staff and Mr.. Hopkins were Col.
Howard A Craig of the Air Corps,
1t. Col. A. c. Wedemeyer of the
general staff and 1t. Comdr. J. R.
Fulton of the United States Navy.
1t was announced that they would
be in London for short stay"
Declining to elaborate on the
purpose of the American mission,
White House Secretary Stephen
T. Early this morning described
the Hopkins Marshall trip as "a
perfectly normal wartime mis-
SION" The War Department like
wise withheld commentD
Trip Made in Bomber.
1t was understood that the party
made the trip to Britain by bomber.
The arrival of Gen. Marshall
lated in London that the bulk of
the American Army is training for
a mass invasion of the continent.
These reports, published in Lon
don newspapers only yesterday, said
the Americons and British eventu-
ally would strike together at the
heart of industrial Germany through
France
Thousands of Americans already
are training in Northern Ireland.
London observers, on hearing the
news that the chief of staff of the
United States Army was here, pre-
dicted that high strategy talks would
be on his agenda.
1t was assumed Mr.. Hopkins
would take part in these as one of
President Roosevelt'S closest advis-
ers. In his official capacity, Mr..
Hopkins would have the last word
in military talks involving supplies.
First Meeting With Brooke.
This will be the first meeting be-
tween Gen Marshall and Britain's
new chief Of staff, Gen. Sir Alan
Brooke.
An announcement said Mr.. Hop
kins and Gen. Marshall would hold
a press conference at tbs am. 1:15
pm, Eastern War Time.
The possibility that naval strategy
may figure high in the London dis
cussions was noted by some observ-
ers.
Admiral Harold R. Stark is due
here soon to replace Vice Admiral
Robert Lee Ghormley as chief of
United States naval operations in
European waters.
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Labor War Bonuses
Urged by Nelson Are
Opposed by Roosevelt
Woee-Hour Bottle
In Arms Plants Appears
Nearer Solution
By the Associated Press.


President Roosevelt and his
war production chief. Donald M.
Nelson, differed openly today on
the wisdom of wartime cash
bonuses for workers who set
fast pace in vital arms industries.
Nevertheless, there were numer-
Gus signs that the hotly y-debated
controversy over wages and hours
might be edging nearer solution,
despite the continuing surface tur-
moil.
Mr. Roosevelt, while intimating
that there might be an announce
ment on the wage question soon,
told his press conference yesterday
that he was utterly opposed to the
wartime bonus plan because men in
such a national emergency ought
to produce all they could. He add
ed he also disapproved bonuses in
peacetime on piece-work basis.
The Chief Executives remarks ran
counter to those of Mr.. Nelson, who
Endorsed the bonus or incentive
pay plan during an appearance be-
fore a Senate committee on March
90 Making the simultaneous sug-
geStion that plants and employees
be given merit awards for outstand-
ing work, he said that such a sys-
tenn might eliminate labor slow
downs Mr.. Nelson acknowledged.
however, that it could be applied
only in certain major war indus
tries.
Says Public is Impatient.
AS the Capital waited for some
clariflcation on the disagreement
between Mr.. Roosevelt and the w.
P. B. chief, Mr.. Nelson's right-hand
man, william L. Bait. sounded a
note of urgency and warned that
the public was no longer in any
mood to tolerate indecision and
delay-by management, by labor or
by Government" in prosecuting the
war program.
Mr.. Bait, head of the w. p. b.
raw materials division, asserted, in
a speech last night at Camden, N.
j., that the Nation at the moment
was in bitter, losing fight" and
that only hard work could wrest
the initiative of the offense from
the foe and put him on the de-
fensive.
At Pittsburgh, meanwhile, William
Green and Philip Murray, the A. F.
L. and C. I. o. chiefs, appeared to-
gether on a public platform for the
first time since organized labor's
schism six years ago to reafflrm
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Capital 'sFirst 100 Pei.
BIackout Scheduled
Next tuesday
Will Lost Half Hour;
Sirens to Be Sounded
Between 9 and ll::30 PM.

Washington's first 100 per cent
blackout-including street and
traffic lightS-Will be held next
Tuesday night on order of
Civilian Defense Co-ordinator
Young, it was announced today
by Col. Lemuel BolleS, executive
director.
Mobilizing approximately $4,000
civilian protection volunteers in the
District and nearby, the practice air
raid will contain an element of sur
prise. Citizens are warned that
sirens will wall some time between
9 pm. and 1l:30 pm and half
hour blackout will follow.
I'VE are leaving the exact time
indefinite to leave just slight ele-
ment of surprise and uncertainty, -
Col. Bolles said.
U. S. Buildings Included.
All Government buildings are ex-
pected to participate, either by
blacking out their windows or turn
ing out their lights, Col. Bolles said.
He said he had definite assurance
from Charles A. Peters of the Pub
lie Buildings Administration, as we'll
as statement of policy from Presi-
dent Roosevelt to this effect.
William A. Van Duzer, the Dis
trict's traffic director, and c. Melvin
Sharpe, representing the Potomac
Electric Power Co, have promised
that all street lighting, including
stop and 60 signs. can be switched
off the moment an alarm is heard.
All traffic will be required to halt,
with the exception Of emergency We
hicles. it was said.
1t was indicated that some, If
not all, the emergency vehicles will
be required to hood their head
lights so less glare will be visible
from the sky. Orders on this will
60 out within the next few days, it
was said
Fire and police vehicles, ambu-
lances, medical service cars and
others will be included as "emer-
gency" vehicles. Army and Navy
officers who can show they are mo-
toring in performance of duty will
be allowed to continue.
38 Sirens Installed.
Thirty EIGHT AFRAID sirens have
been installed on strategic rooftops
throughout the city. Their alarm
will be supplemented by more than
20 others, including those at fire
stations, the Navy Yard Boiling
Field. the Naval Air Station, Sol
iders' Home and st. Elizabeth's Hos
pital
About half an hour before they
scream telephone messages will go
down the line telling approximately
$1,000 volunteer air raid wardenS,
auxiliary firemen, auxiliary police,
fire watchers and members of the
emergency transport service, emer-
gency medical service and others
to spring to action in the District.
Some $4,000 will do similar tasks
in nearby counties.
Plans for the mobilization were
cleared with the Army's 1st In
terceptor Command at Mitchell
Field, Long Island. Col. Bolles said
that approval was granted for a
complete blackout-with the ex-
ception of industries engaged In
vital war production" The excep-
&C.. nY ACD0rrrr nora cN
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Waves Off. AT. Planes
Roar Across Channel

By the Associated Press.
FOLKESTONE, England, April 8.
Squadron after squadron OF R. A.
F. planes roared across the Eng
lish Channel for half hour today
in the early morning sunlight.
Vapor trails high in the sky off
the French coast between Cap Girls
Nez and Calais indicated German
fighters engaged the Britons.
Large Fires Started, Nazis Say.
BERLIN From German Broad
casts, April 8 (P).-German bomb
ers started large fires in attacks
last night on harbor and dock in
stallations of the Humber estuary
of Eastern England, the high COM
mand said today.
German radio accounts Of the
raid reported a direct hit with a
2000-pound bomb on a large mill
and numerous hits on docks and
magazines lin spite of Searchlights
and heavy anti-aircraft fire"
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Murray and Green pledge joint war
support. Page A-3
Washington and Vicinity.
Washington to have 100 per cent
blackout Tuesday night Page Al
D. C. heads request sl3,263,965 for
wartime needs. Page Al
Justice Mcclure gives oath to new
D. c. grand jury. Page Az
Assessor predicts record D. C. income
tax will be paid. Page B-1
Drunken driving tests approved by
House subcommittee. Page B-1
Lack of buses may delay moving Of
Census Bureau. Page B-1
House group to study need for rooms
for war workers. Page B-1
Miscellany
Natures Children. Page BIS
Marriage Licenses. Page Bis
Births and Deaths. Page Bis
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Ell Salvador Coffee Port
Nearly Rozed by Fire
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador.
April 8.-The coffee port of Acajutla,
$500 population, was almost de-
stroyed yesterday in the greatest
fire this country has experienced
in a century. The post Office, mill
tary headquarters, telegraph office,
barracks and customs Offices were
among the buildings destroyed in
the four-hour fire. Damage was
estimated at about $1,600,0 900, but
no loss of life was reported.
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Coast Area Registers
$500 Evucuees Today
Ey the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO April g.
Twenty-Five hundred Southern Los
Angeles County residents register
today and tomorrow under new
Army orders for evacuation of alien
and American-born japanese.
The additional group of evacuees
brings to $500 the number of jap
anese ordered out of the vital Pacific
coastal area.
While Los Angeles evacuees reg
lister today, the first group Of 1.150
Japanese ordered out of the San
Diego County strategic arrive at
Santa Anita, preparatory to leaving
for Manzanar in the Owens Valley.
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Is More Allied Ships
Sunk Germans Suy
BY the Associated Press.


BERLIN From German Broad
casts), April 8.-German submarines
have sunk is enemy merchant ships
totaling 100000 tons in continued at
tacks against American and Brit
ish supply shipping in the Atlantic
Ocean, special announcement from
Adolf Hitler's headquarters said to-
day.
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Foreign.

Foreign.
Russians repulse German attack with
100 tanks. Page Al
Halifax says Britain will do duty In
India defense. Page Az
National.
U. S. to help develop Mexican war
industries. Page BIS
U. A. w. drops holiday and Sunday
double time. Page Az
President opposes sales tax to finance
war. Page AS
Macarthur, Curtain confer in prep
aration for decisions. Page Az
Congress postpones profits decision
until April 16. Page BIS
Wildcat" strike at Goodyear plant
ends. Page B-S
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Nozi Factory Owners
Must Not Leuve Work
BY Radio TO The Star.

BY NdOIC 10 7 Nt oIdI,
BERN April 8.-In view of the
Reich's spring offensive and mobili-
zation for maximum war effort, busi-
nessmen and factory owners in Ger
many have been forbidden to leave
their enterprises without obtaining
special permission from special
headquarters in their respective
towns, according to private informa-
ton in Bern today.
So far businessmen have had spe-
cial travel permits issued expressly
for business trips.
(Copyrlght 1912, by Chicago Daily News }
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Jups to Permit T
Visits to Prison Camps

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, April 5.-Dr. D. A.
Davis said today the japanese gov
ernment has agreed to permit the
Young Mems Christian Association
to investigate needs Of Americans
imprisoned by Japan.
Evening star., 1942-04-08

(See LABOR, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1942-04-08

(See BLACKOUT, Page A-6D
Evening star., 1942-04-08
Assumed Superiority.

The japanese assume that their
own fighting spirit is superior to
that of any enemy They also are
willing to chance the disruption of
unified infantry and artillery action
(See PHILIPPINES, Page A-60
Evening star., 1942-04-08
MisceIIony

Natures Children.
Marriage Licenses.
Births and Deaths.
Evening star., 1942-04-08

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages TX and Ok OF this edition Of
The Star, supplementing the news Of
the regular home delivered edition.
Evening star., 1942-04-08

(See FASHIONS, Page A-40
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-17
Red Barber, The
 Verse of Brooklyn, Good For $40,000

Philadelphia, March IT - When Brooklyn fans hear the words, This is the ol' Redhead again" draWled from loudspeakers 1t is the signal to gather around radios and listen to Reb Barber, whose "uncanny des- criptions make the Dodgers, Brook lyn's traditionally wacky entry into the National League pennant derby, live, move and glow complete with halos, in the minds eye of every Brooklyn fam according to Richard c. Hubler in the current issue of The Saturday Evening Post. Appropri- ately, his article is titled "The Bar Der of Brooklyn" and describes the Verse of Brooklyn, which is Brook lynese for Voice.
 According to Hubler, the Red- heads favorite expressions in des- cribing Q Brooklyn game are: "The boys are tearing up the pea patch" meaning that a rally Is in progress; 'Tied up in crocuS sack" which means that the game Is in the bag; Sitting in the catbird seat" which means sitting pretty; and "he swung the gate on him." which means that a runner has taken another player out of a threatened double play by laundering into him.
 Barber's flair for radio started in his school days when he was a stu- dent janitor at the University of Florida. He substituted for an abe sent professor on the university sta- ton WRUF and read paper on Certain Aspects of Bobine obstet- rics.
 Minstrel Man
 "He was a smash success as Q radio professor" The station of- fered him a job. But Red wa re- luctant to accept. His ambition has always been to be a touring endman in a minstrel show. He had brought a Joe Miller joke book and had learned how to play the trom- bone just for that purpose" says the Post article.
 Perhaps he has cone better as a sports announcer. He made about $35 ,000 for his total labors last year, and 1t is likely he will top $4o,oo0 this year." says Hubler.
 Red Barber is personally respon- sible for this phenomenon of world- wide attendance" says the author in commenting about the baseball fans in all corners of the globe who listen to the Dodgers broadcasts. He boosted Dodger stock so that the home following In 194l at Eb- bets Field hit l,2l5770 an all-time Brooklyn record, If the park had been larger, say the eXpers, the take might have been doubled"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-17
Basketball, BadnintOn Holds Local Interest
Entry Deadline Set For Tonight

Local interest in the Eng fish game of Badminton has grown by leaps and bounds for the past two years and will approach some sort of a climax, for this season at least, when the city cham pionships get underway at the YMCA Thursday with competition scheduled in sin gles, doubles, mixed doubles and team events. Nine cham pionships will be decided.
 Entries for the tournament close tonight.
 From the Bristol CompfSly are IA players, and also the following men and women: Harold Wright, Franklin Newberry, Don Post, Vic Gal got, Wesley Warnock and Bert Warnes head the mems field; Doris Nelson, Mary Guiliano, Mary Santoro, Lena Caffrey, Peggy Wesson, Glor- ia Kraus, Mrs. Kay Van Riper and Mrs. Ann Hunt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-17
Wesleyan Baseball,
 Track Schedules

Mlddletown, Conn, March IT, Varsity baseball and track and freshman track schedules at Wes- leyan university were announced today by Harold s. Wood, director Of athletics.
 The varsity baseball squad will open the season oil April 4, playing Rutgers away. The first home game will be on April 2, when the Cardi- nalS will meet Trinity. The rest of the schedule follows: April IS, Brown away; 17, Trinity away; IS, Mass. State; 20, University of Con- necticut; 20, Yale away; May 2, VII. Hams away; g, Amherst.
 There will be no freshman base- ball.
 The varsity track season opens with meet with Springfield here on March IA. The remaining meets are: March 28, University Of Con- necticut; April ii, Tufts away; 1T, Springfield; 25, Little Three at Ain- herst.
 The freshman track schedule con- sists of four meets: April 10, Nor- wich Free academy; 16, Choate; 26, Little Three at Amherst; May ?, Taft away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-17
A Little Of This And That

you believe Everything Comes to Him Who Walts'?
 Saturday peaceaby watching . game downtown establishment when lad walked him sad echa SO Crosby beats en Inqulring who Crosby playing learning that Naugauk for the state basketball title the $0 ust to have something going S1O bet which ceved then in walked who $2OO the line at All the who watching the did know who playing in New Haven until inquired collected between $500 and SOO because he willing accommodate those wanted such accommodation, as he had the money to do It.
 George Owl the American Indian basebaer weknown city fans soldier at Devns hear Brsos Chuck Mccarthy
 
 getting is from Camp Shelby Mississippi New Ravens PooEie" Alderman sandout baskeaer still kick out of the especially played New York MsG and after watching Garden convinced that certain teams doing business witt the books that scoring points according to the wishes of the gambling fraternity who have created suckers paradise within the of the House that built"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-17
IA TEAMS ENTER
 NAUCY TOURNEY
First Game Tomorrow Night; Second Round
 Date Tentatively Set

Naugatuck, March r. - Four teen teams entered the Naugatuck Y. M. c. A. Senior Basketball tournament and the teams were paired last night by. the committee which consisted of Bill Jones, chair man, Frank Garlinski Jack Ash- more, and Frank Neary.
 Some dispute was heard in regard to players living outside the mem toned districts namely, Naugatuck, Bristol Terrace, Union City, and Beacon Falls.
 Wednesday night at 700 o'clock the Mustangs with Dan Shea, Don Myers. Chich Noble, Tom Keating, Bill Halwick, and John Davison, will play the Vertebrae's with Augie Fidalgo, John Forish, Sammy Dem his, Franklyn Johnson, Bill Sullivan, Teddy Wotjczak, William Nordby.
 At 800 o'clock The Devils with Donald Quinn, Edward Schrul, Ralph Quinn, Frank Madden. Will liam Burke, Jackie Stnson, Robert Quinn, Bill Schmelcke, and Emil Schrul will meet the Eagles with Louis Quinn, Bill Lynn, Bill Roher, John Reilly, Charles Roland, Norm Fowler, and Richard Roland.
 At 900 o'clock the Mareng Cells with Rocco Labriola, John Davey, Harry Hoppe, Jimmy zimbluk, Coke Warjack, Al Fetterman, Paul Her. oux, Henry Rykowski will stack against the hard hitting Tobacco Road with Raymond Mengacci, Bud Rowley, Bob Ruccio, Lefty Far rar, Jim Aquavia, Lou Costa, Pappi schiaroli, Con Worjack, Ben Farrar and Marco Rosa.
 The schedule for the second round will be played either Friday or Mon day, pending on the High School outcome. Seven o'clock the Irish five vs. the Rams. 5:30 o'clock the Prospect Pirates Vs the Shamrocks and at Q o'clock the Y Killers Vs. the Admirals. The zephyrs and the Flashes drew byes. Chappy Czaplicxi will handle all the games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-17
Naugatucks Drill For N. E. Tourney

Naugatuck, March 17 They may be state champs but the Naugatuck High school hop team isn't going to go stale if Coach Peter J. Foley can help 1t. The boys held e practice workout yesterday in preparation for their first game in the New England tourney Thursday at 8 ?. m. at the New Haven Arena.
 They will take 1t easy today and tomorrow and then will hold 2 light drill Thursday afternoon. They meet Springfield High, Vermont cham pionS, Thursday night and local fans are eager to see how the Vermont team will cope with the speedy style of the Naugy whirlwinds.
 Local fans gre hoping Naugatuck will gain added laurels in the New England title play but realize that every team the Garnet will face will prove q tough opponent, for these teams, like Naugatlick, have proved the best in their states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-17
.ThiSSpOYting
 World
Stevens Rings The Gong
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Hartford boy who made good in great big speaking of sports he knows whereof he speaks his (snd nice resonant voice is heard by thousands as 1t comes raced fair city with his last thoroughly entertained 50 foremen straw bo and guests monthly meeting of the Industrial Fo Association Aside from the fact that he picked the Cardinals and meet in the World Sere expressed his belief that the
 Ted Williams case was the result of publicity stunt which has dment of the 400 hitter and tabbd Joe Louis e heavyweight fighter of all time" which point might get quite from local Dpsees brother Stevens educated ct
 Trinity spoke about two redheaded umpes Omby interesting that his hearers Baseball supposed should allow of It's most women to reach state of financial and nothing reference the quaint wttms Of the famed Hanone Kelly who forever smiling today despite their heavy defense work duties All hit and will be welocemd back to Waterbury and married his best girl,