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Evening star., 1942-12-31
Gen. Hsiung Shih-Fei,
Recalled by Chinese,
Talks With Roosevelt
Withdrawal Of Mission
Seen as Chinu's Protest
To Lack Of Allied Aid
By BLAIR BOLLES.

President Roosevelt talked at
the White House today with
Gen. Hsiung Shih-Fei, head of
the Chinese military mission
here which has been recalled to
China by Generalissimo Chang
Kai-Shek-a move interpreted as
a new sign of Chinese diSsatis-
faction with Allied strategy in
the Orient and with the amount
and nature of the assistance
given to China by the United
States.
The State Department arranged
for the general to visit the Presi-
dent Gen Hsiung was accompanied
by Capt Robert Lee of the Chinese
Army to interpret.
Gen. Hsiung told newspapermen
after the conference that we should
never be satisfied unless our enemy
is completely defeated That was
his reply to a question about Chi
nese dissatisfaction.
The general said the President
asked him questions about China,
Gen. Hsiung declared that the
mission planned to return to Chung
king via London. He also said there
is no present plan for the return
Of mission to the United States.
Col. w. T. Tsai will remain here
to represent Chinese military inter-
ests. Seven other officers are de-
parting with the general.
Civil War Feared.
Apprehension lest disastrous
civil war break out in China if
more help is not forthcoming from
China's allies has been expressed
here by Chinese close to the high
est sources.
The strong Communist element in
China, which Generalissimo Chang
has been able to keep under control.
tSee CHINESE. Page 2-X.)
Evening star., 1942-12-31
5timson Says Army
Moves Into New Year
Confident Of Mission
War Secretary Praises
Magnificent Work Of
Gen. Marshall and Stoff
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary of War Stimson, in
New Year message, said today
the Army was moving into the
new II months confident and
sure of its mission"
The War Secretary said he was
not "boasting in regard to future
events but did find "a great deal
of encouragement in looking back
over what had been accomplished.
Noting that it was the birthday
anniversary Of Gen. George c. Mar
shall, the Chief of Staff, who is 81
today. he said he was proud of the
magnificent work which had been
accomplished by Gen. Marshall and
his associates.
Deserve Confidence.
Having thus deserved our conf
dence.' he said, Il know it would be
OF immeasurable value to them in
the discharge of their future critical
duties to realize that they may RELY
upon our appreciation of their work
There will undoubtedly be pro-
posals made during the coming win
ter which would radically modify or
impair their plans. MANY of these
proposals will arise from the purest
patriotism on the part of those who
make them.
1T is my view that the decision
OF vital matters which are intrinsi-
cally military in character should
remain the responsibility of our
trained soldiers
Points to Progress.
Discussing the progress which has
been made, Secretary Stimson re-
called that as short a time ago as
july, 1910, the Regular Army con-
| sisted OF only 250,000 men and said
that none Of these forces were
trained in modern war. Further
more, he said. there was practically
no equipment except stores left over
from the World War.
There was not in the entire coun-
try he declared, enough powder Ito
last anything like a days warfare"
for the men now overseas.
Today, he said, the Army was over
5000 900, including an air force of
100000 men and tens of thousands
of pilots
This Army, he said, was raised bv
the most fair and scientific Selec-
tive Service System in history and
its Officers had been chosen by the
| most democratic system and given
tho thnrNy1nh ;,,;,,
ican history.
Best Planes in World.
This Army of ours is rapidly be-
ing equipped with the best air
planes in the world today, the best
tanks on the ground. the best self
propelled artillery and the best
rifles he added
Secretary Stimson emphasized.
too, the high moral standards of
the Army and its good health-re-
assurances he was happy to be able
to give the parents of soldiers.
Only 10 per cent of the men in
the Army drink hard liquors. he said.
adding that so per cent drink only
soft drinks and about 40 per cent
will take beer.
On the fighting fronts men Just
out of training have proved them
selves to be the equals, he added. of
the japanese and the Germans.
A War Department announcement
in connection with the Secretary's
review said the United States was
now turning out enough rifle and
machine gun ammunition each
| month to fire SO rounds at every in
| dividual soldier in the Axis army.
I'm the first year of war" it said,
production of small arms ammu-
milton has increased more than $50
per cent and is still rising rapidly"
Evening star., 1942-12-31
u. S. Backs Britoin's
Stand on Aroentjno

The United States is in full accord
with the British government in de-
ploring Argentina's policy of main
tanning diplomatic relations with
the enemies of humanity" the State
Department said today.
The departments comment was in
response to inquiries about reaction
to British Foreign Office statement
officially deploring Argentina's policy
and protesting Buenos Aires reports
suggesting that Britain was in
agreement with Argentinas neu-
trality.
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Rooming House Fire
Caused by Cigarette,
Girl Tells Police
Attempted to Rescue
Victim She Found Asleep
On Blazing Hallway Sofa
Earlier Story on Page A-1.)

Earlier Story on Page A-1.)
A lighted cigarette today
caused the fire in the rooming
house at 1865 Euclid street NV.
which caused the death of one
person, 10th precinct police re-
ported, quoting the statement of
girl roomer who escaped
through smoke and flames to the
street.
Capt, C. w. Lutz told reporters
that Miss Alma E. Matheney, "a. of
the Euclid street address, informed
them she was awakened by the heat
and smoke and on going into the
Evening star., 1942-12-31
NAzIS AT STALINGRAD REPORTED WIPED OUT
British Fleet Hits
2 Enemy Worships


LONDON, Dec 31-The Admiralty announced to-
night that British warships made contact with an
enemy force in northern waters" early today and an
enemy cruiser damaged and forced to withdraw
in the ensuing engagement
An enemy destroyer also was severely hit and
when last seen was in sinking condition." the COM
munique said.
1t added tersely "Operations continue"
Evening star., 1942-12-31
OPA Official Named

Samuel B, Shapiro general man.
ager of the Chicago Automobile
Trade Association, today was ap-
pointed head of the research and
quota section of the automobile ra-
tioning branch of the Office of
Price Administration. Mr.. Sha-
piro has obtained leave of alb
Sence to come to Washington.
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Norwegian Ship Sunk

The Navy Department announced
late today that medium sized Nor
Wegian merchant vessel was tor
pedoed. shelled and sunk late in
August in the Atlantic of the
northern coast of South America
and that the survivors have ar
rived at an East Coast United States
port.
Evening star., 1942-12-31
No Night Final
Edition Tomorrow

Due to the New Year holi-
day, the Night Final edition
of The Star will not be issued
tomorrow. Subscribers to this
edition will receive the regular
home edition.
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Sole leuther Allotted

The WAY Production Board set
aside 20 per cent of January pro-
duction of sole leather for repair
Of civilian shoes. The percentage
was the same As In December.
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK Dec. 81 R,.-
Stocks steady; industrials, spe-
cialties continue rise. Bonds
higher; rails make late rally.
Cotton irregular: price fixing,
New Orleans selling.
CHICAGO.-Wheat firm: mill
buying. Corn lower; profit taking.
Hogs steady to 10 higher: top,
$l4.50; sows, Is lower. Cattle,
steers, yearlings, 1925 higher;
smaller supply.
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Noz1s Kill All Towns Males in New Lidices

NEW YORK P'-The British radio quoting "a report
from the German frontier, declared today Germans
had staged new Ldce in Poland shooting entire male
population of Lubln Province sending all the
women and children to concentration camps The broad
cast SAID the Germans trying justify this action bv
saying that the women objected evacuae the
village" ~
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Late Races
Additional Results, Selections and
Entries for Tomorrow.
ropicuI Park

Tropical Park
SIXTH RACIPurse. $1,000; allow
ances 3-year -olds and upward; 1 mile
and 10 yards. ''A'
Cerberus McCombs) 1880 $50 3.so
0uakertnwn tAtkinsonl 40 3S00
Last Gold fThornburR) 4 m
Time. Labs,
and Gold Teddy.
New Orleans
THIRD RACE-Purse, $500; aIlova noes:
5-year -olds and upward: 8 furlongs
Par Avion (White) 20 % eo
Free Double tGivens) 400 Sax
Alchanc tWhiting) 3'S0
Time, 1:12N, o"
ASrieole. s1"
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Danger of Potomac Flood Passes
Polish Pilots Fell Two Axis Planes

LONDON N1-PolSh pilots of Fighter Command
destroyed two enemy fighters offensive operations
Northern France this afternoon reported today Two
RAF fighters listed as missing
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Six Bowl Contests Tomorrow
I erminute Football Season

Day football bowls at a glance
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Late News Bulletins
Fire Destroys Shop at Big Shipyord

PROVIDENCE, r. l., N.Fire destroyed the huge fabri-
eating shop of the Rheems Shipyard-onges building
Rhode sandtoday but controlled spread to
other sections Of the plant.
Danger of Potomac Flood Passes
The Wisconsin flood gauge stood at SO feet at
pm today with its crest believed at
high tide Washington thus to be free of flood
danger The Potomac River had receded Cum
berand crest of 172 feet yesterday having fallen to 6
at 73O am. today. Flood level here is seven feet.
Earlier Story n Page B-1)
Evening star., 1942-12-31
Weather Report

Colder tonight. Temperatures today-Highest
Al, at 3:45 pm; lowest, 80, at am. Full report
on page A-12.
Fuel oil consumption should be 30 per cent
OF allotment for period ending January 4.
Evening star., 1942-12-31

tSee LEAHY, Page 2-X.J
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-11

Al Top soil, sand loan, black dirt. Z
Haaistt, Tyler l-eslo.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-11

ASH. oil. garbage drums, tanks automo.
bile inner tubes. Vinswood i-e5ee.
COMMERCIAL tcsoox. hand pager 6aIins
eamssa1. WIN SSIT Say.
exchange. Acme Camera Tx, Bif Shabby.
RUUD automatic gas hot watsr ksafsv
perfect, As gallons: cost Si1s. now 500.
We. 6-o5i3.
THREE Koken facial chairs, ) permanent
wave machines, 4 dryers; all very chsap.
Terrace 2-s+4o.
s-FoOT double duty meat case. NcCfay
late model, borsspowar compressor.
57e5 Kingsbury. Dearborn s77e.
. SACK cement mixer with hoist. -four
wheels: good condition: 5000 cash. unl-
versity 1-1547.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
MRS. WILLIAM G..
WHORRELL.

Recently married here in
st. Thomas Episcopal Church,
Mrs. WhorreU is the former
Miss D. Kathleen Pierce. She
is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. H. r. Pierce of CheUy
Chase and Mr.. WhorreU is the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Myron
F. WhorreH of this city.
-Nu-Art Photo.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
California Society
To Have Open House
Tomorrow Afternoon

The California State Society will
hold open house Saturday after
noon in the Georgian room Of the
Lee-Sheraton Hotel, when members
and their guests will listen to the
stanford game.
Sunday the society will give its
annual Thanksgiving breakfast
luncheon in the Rose room of the
Hotel Washington, for which Mrs.
C. ]. S. Williamson is reservations
chairman. Reservations may also
be made with Mrs. Walter Clifford
Burke and Mrs. Joan Stoddard.
Information concerning the Thanks
giving feast may be obtained from
the Office Of the president, Rep
resentative Bertrand w. Gearhart.
Hostesses for the breakfast
luncheon will be Mrs. Clarence F.
Lea, Mrs. John z. Anderson, Mrs.
Leland NJ. Ford, Mrs. Alfred j.
Elliott, Mrs. James C. Ingebretsen,
Mrs. r.. c. Wakefield, Mrs. Justin
Miller and others.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
By the Way
Beth Blaine

She was christened robin
a name which couldn't suit her
better-for Mrs. Robin Hunt is
gay, young and lovely. Her eyes
are blue and fresh and clear, her
light brown hair is naturally
wavy. Right now she's wearing
the famous Mainbocher- designed
navy blue uniform of the
WAVES. She's an apprentice
seaman. "Just what is that?"
she was asked.
well, it's the lowest thing
you can be in the WAVES"
laughed Mrs. Hunt. In Febru-
ary she will 60 to the radio school
at the University of Wisconsin.
Until then she's on duty here in
Washington. She has always
loved the Navy and boats, she
says. When she began read
ing about the WAVES she made
up her mind right away to join.
She enlisted one day and was on
active duty the next.
She is probably best known for
her Workmanship. She has rid
den ever since she was 6, when
her parents were living at Kents-
dale and farming it for the late
Lyman Kendall (father of the
beautiful Mrs. John Hamilton).
Then after her mothers remar-
riage and the subsequent death
OF her stepfather, Robin" and
her mother and sister took an
apartment in town. They still
own a farm in Potomac, Md,
which they all love and where
they go almost every Sunday and
spend the day. Robin keeps her
horse, Chyrock, there and still
rides whenever she gets the
chance-which isn't as often as
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Miss Pendleton
Becomes Bride
OF Mr.. Wright
After Wedding Trip
viii Make Home
In Washington

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl w. Pendleton
OF Carthage, Mo-, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Martha Lucille Pendleton, to Mr..
Thomas Milbern Wright, which took
place last night at 8 o'clock in the
Church of God here with the Rev.
E. M. Boyer officiating. Mr. Wright
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Wright of Carthage.
The church was decorated with
white chrysanthemums, snap drag
ons and palms for the ceremony
and music was furnished by Miss
Retha Fletcher, soloist, and Mr.. Don
Fuller, organist.
The bride wore a teal blue velvet
afternoon dress with black acces-
sories and corsage of rosebuds and
| gardenias. She was attended by
Mrs. Florence Clifford.
Mr.. George Clifford served as best
man and the ushers were Mr.. Arnold
Holiday and Mr.. Merlin Carter.
Evening star., 1942-11-20

she'd like. Cheyenne, the horse
on which she won so many tro-
phies, was sold, so she only has
the one now. 1t was the picture
of Mrs. Hunt taken by Star
photographer some months ago
at the Piedmont Hunt, showing
what looked to be a most awful
spill, that made Photographic
history and was reprinted all
over the country. AS remark
able as the striking action pic
ture was the caption below which
told how Mrs. Hunt had gotten
up from the fall, remounted her
horse and won the race! Next
to riding she loves sailing best.
She has her own boat, Hamp-
ton sailboat, which she sailed up
from Annapolis "a 190-mile trip
last September, and which she
keeps here in Washington now.
When Robin was small girl
she used to spend lot of time
back in Montana on a ranch.
Her grandfather, Carl w. Rid
dick, was Representative from
Montana and later defeated
for the Senate. 1t was while he
was here in Congress that the
younger members of the family
first came to Washington to
spend winter. Now they all
feel almost as much at home
here as they do in Montana.
Robins brother is in the Army
Air Corps, now on active duty.
He hasn't yet seen his pretty
sister in her uniform and she
can hardly wait to see him, so
that they can compare notes on
their different branches of the
service. She still, she says, thinks
the Navy Is nicer.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Miss Sophia Cooper
Will Become Bride
Of Mr.. T. A. Calvert

Announcement is made OF the
engagement of Miss Sophia Eliza
beth Gordon Cooper to Mr.. Thomas
Adams Calvert, glider pilot in the
Army Air Corps. Miss Cooper is
the daughter OF Comdr. Thomas
Valentine Cooper, United States
Naval Attache in Cairo, Egypt, and
Mrs. Edward Wroth of Alexandria,
Va. Mr.. Calvert is the son Of Mrs.
Edgar Lee Hay and the late Mr..
Norwood Calvert of Raleigh, N. c.
Miss Cooper was educated In
France and Switzerland and fin
ished her education at Holton- Arms
School here. Her mother is the
former Miss Bessie Kelso Baker,
and her maternal grandparents are
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Paul Baker Of
Baltimore.
Mr.. Calvert attended Episcopal
High School in Alexandria, Prince
ton University and was a student
at the Wharton School of Finance
when he volunteered in the Air
Corps in 194l. He is member OF
Delta Phi Fraternity. Mr.. Calvert
is a descendant of Cecil Calvert,
first Lord Baltimore.
The wedding will take place in
the near future.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Anne O'Connor
Wed Last NIGHT
To Mr.. Lanahan
Reception Following
The Ceremony Held
At Brides Home

The marriage of Miss Anne Ger
trude O'Connor to Mr.. Daniel
Francis Lanahan took place last
evening at $50 in the Holy Com
forter Church with the Rev. John b.
Lanahan, cousin of the bridegroom,
performing the ceremony. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
rison Dennis O'Connor of this city
and Mr.. Lanahan is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Cornelius B. Lanahan, also
of Washington.
White chrysanthemums and gladi-
oluses and palms were used in the
decoration of the church and Mrs.
Cathreen Carrice Samsell sang vocal
selections.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a gown of white
satin made with a sweetheart neck
line. Her long veil was held by a
seed pearl tiara and she wore a
strand OF pearls, the gift of the
bridegroom. She carried quilted
satin prayer book and a white orchid
with a shower of bouvardia.
Miss Catherine Rock, gowned in
wine velvet and carrying q nosegay.
was the maid of honor. Miss Marion
O'Connor, sister of the bride; Mrs.
William O'Keefe, cousin of the bride:
Miss Katherine Lanahan and Miss
Loretta Lananan were the other at
tendants for the bride. Miss O'Con-
nor and Mrs. O'Keefe wore gowns
of wine velveteen and those of the
Misses Lanahan were blue velveteen.
All carried nosegays.
Mr.. Lanahan had Mr.. John joseph
Walsh as his best man and the
ushers were Mr.. William Cusick, Mr..
Edward Luskey, Mr.. Garner O'Con-
nor, brother of the bride, and Mr..
Elmer Warner.
The reception Immediately follow
ing the ceremony was held at the
home of the bride. For travelling the
bride wore a cocoa brown suit and
hat.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Miss Snowden Bride
OF Mr.. Ritzenber6

Word has just been received of
the marriage of Miss Peggy Snow
den, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George I. Snowden of this city, to
Mr.. Albert Ritzenberg Monday. No
vember 16, at the Georgian Hotel
Of Miami.
Mr.. Ritzenberg is a candidate of
the Officers School of the Army
Air Forces. He is graduate OF the
University of North Carolina and
a former captain of the tennis team
OF that university. His father. Mr..
S. Ritzenberg. resides in this city.
Mrs. Ritzenberg is an alumnus of
the Woman's College of the Uni
versity of North Carolina, class of
1910.
Evening star., 1942-11-20

Following ceremony a reception
was held at the brides former resi-.
dence. The assistants were Miss
Nancy Cooper, Miss Grace Farmer,
Miss Olive Mae Harp, Miss Lila Lee
Hemminger and Miss Margaret
Rocker.
Among the out-of town guests
were Miss Muriel Warner, Miss
Nadine Lloyd, Miss Marion Hubbard
and Miss Ruth Thompson, all of
Carthage, and Miss Hazel Wamsley
of Buchanan, w. Va.
Evening star., 1942-11-20

and somewhat perilous Journey
Both DR.. and Mrs. Soong have made
many friends in Washington TO,
themselves as we'll as for theil
country and have been In considera-
BILE demand as guests at dinner, tea
and luncheon. Mrs. Soong is one OF
the beautiful types of Orientals with
exquisite skin and soft silken black
hair. She seldom wears a hat, pre-
ferring small clusters OF flowers OF
bows to match her costume, ano
cllngs to the native dress of he1
country, always made high at the
neck and with a collar but fire.
quently having short sleeves. These
she herself embroiders as they
usually are severely simple and OF
material without figures.
Other festivities during wartime
which are larger and always we'll
heralded are those in connection
with the regular season concerts of
the National Symphony Orchestra.
The Netherlands Ambassador and
Nine Loudon will give an informal
buffet supper Wednesday evening in
honor of their countryman, Egon
Petri, pianist, who will be the soloist
with the National Symphony Or
chestra that evening. The party is
arranged in cooperation with the
Women's Committee of the orches-
ira, Of which Mrs. Walter Bruce
Howe is chairman. The Ambassador
oil 1Tyil1 q c
their guests sharing honors with
Mr.. Petri, the conductor, DR.. Hans
Kinder, a native OF the Neither
lands, though now citizen OF this
country, and Mrs. Kinder.
The entertaining Of Mr.. Petri by
the Ambassador of his government,
now in exile, is particularly fitting
as the pianist himself is an exile
and he has three sons fighting with
armies of the United Nations.
The Ambassador and Nine. LOU
don returned today from Chicago,
having made a short visit in the
Middle West.
The Luxembourg Minister and
Nine. LIE Calais are in New York
for the week end, having joined the
Grand Duchess Charlotte there yes
terday. This afternoon the Grand
Duchess will formally open the Lux
embourg exhibit at the Women's
International Exposition of Arts and
Industries, which is sponsored by
the Woman's Institute. November
20 is the anniversary OF the first
entry into the Grand Duchy of Lux
embourg of United States troops
under Gen. Dickson after the sign
ing of the armistice November IL,
1913. November 81 is the anniversary
of the entrance of Gen. Pershing at
the head of the 2lst Division fol-
lowing closely the retreating Ger
man Army.
The Minister and Nine. LIE Calais
will stay in New York with the
Grand Duchess until she leaves to
return to her home in Canada.
where she and her children are
established for the duration.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Mrs. Black Hostess

Mrs. Robert A. Black, jr., enter
tained at luncheon today at the
Mayflower for Mrs. Lisle A. Smith,
the other guests including Lady
Lewis Beale, Mrs. George Clarke
Mrs. Newton Brewer, Mrs. Charles
Hamel, Mrs. Smith Bowman, Mrs
Edward Walton, Mrs. Charles M
Newton, Mrs Cleveland Newton
Mrs. Albert Mengel, Mrs. Kettle
Hydrick and Mrs. James Hughes.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Miss Fanny Baldwin
Bows to Society

Representative Joseph Clark Bald
win and Mrs. Baldwin of New York
and Washington entertained at a
supper dance last night at the
Hotel Pierre in New York to in
troduce their daughter, Miss Fanny
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Returns to Home

Mrs. Dominsky, wife of the Rev.
]. A. Dominsky, of Mountain Top,
Pa. has returned to her home after
spending few days with her daugh-
ter, Miss Merilyn Dominsky, who
is student at Washington Mission
ary College.
Evening star., 1942-11-20

T. Baldwin, and to celebrate her
18th birthday.
Miss Baldwin attended Miss New
Evening star., 1942-11-20

tits classes and was graduated from
Miss Porter's School in Pennington,
Conn.
Evening star., 1942-11-20
Small and Informal Parties
Continue in Washington
Mrs. Soong Hostess at Dinner:
LOudOnS to Fefe Pianist

Nauona Capital continues
Oh ana informal parties
was that last evening Mrs T.
a OF Chlna VINO had small number
WIN e r soong remained in Washington
as Minister Foreign special