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Evening star., 1942-06-17
libyan Ordeal

Despite conflicting communicates,
1t looks as though the first phase of
the battle for Eastern Libya is over.
approximately three weeks ago Field
Marshal Erwin Rommel made his
spectacular sweep around the south
ern end Of the British defense line
extending southeasterly from the
fortified point OF Ain ell Gazala on
the seacoast to the fortified point of
Bir Hacheim, small oasis about
sixty miles back in the desert. These
points were the anchors Of the Brit
ish defensive chain whose interme-
diate links were minor posts inter-
sperSed with mine fields.
Circling Bir Hacheim, Rommel
struck the British defense line ap-
proximately at its center, breaking
gap several miles wide and thus in
suring direct communication with his
bases and reserve forces to the west
ward. From this vantage point he
rolled up the southern half of the
line, finally capturing Bir Hacheim
and thereby further inSuring his
communications. His next move was
q drive northward, aimed at cutting
off the garrison at Ell Gazala, some
fifty miles west Of Tobruk. Cairo
reports that the garrison has es-
capped the trap and has retired to
Tobruk, its retreat having been safe
guarded by the fight put up by a
British force at Acroma, Just inland
from the coastal road. Nevertheless,
it seems obvious that the entire Brit
ish advance line has been abandoned
and Rommel's forces are now close to
Tobruk on its western side.
This represents notable success
for the willy Rommel. who has once
more shown his mastery of tank and
desert warfare. The strength Of his
drive has been surprising, in view Of
the reinforcements of men and ma
terrell which the British have received
during recent months. Nevertheless,
Rommel has as yet failed to attain
his first main strategic objective,
which can only be the capture or en-
circlement of Tobruk. This port
town, with its fine harbor and abun-
dant water supply, is the key to
Eastern Libya. 1t must be either
captured or effectively masked be-
fore the Axis army could venture a
drive across the frontier into Egypt.
And 1t Is difficult to imagine that
Rommel could take Tobruk by as
sault when it held out for months
against his best efforts last year.
Indeed, all the evidence seems to
show that both sides are badly wind
ed after three weeks of furious
fighting under almost intolerable
conditions Of heat and dust. Ordi-
narily, campaigning in North Africa
has been considered impracticable SO
late in the season. That Rommel
has attempted so trying an operation
is one of many proofs that this cam
paign should be considered, not as a
separate operation, but as part of
much larger whole. The current
naval and air actions in the Medi-
terranean, from the convoy battle
in the straits Of Sicily to British
bombingS of Taranto and Crete, indi-
cate that this whole area is becoming
a major theater of action. Those
actions are still obscure, but we know
from losses admitted by both sides
that they are strategically important.
The veil will doubtless soon lift, en-
abling us to get a clearer view Of
what is going on. But we can be
sure that great and far-reaching
decisions are in the making.
Evening star., 1942-06-17
Argues for Continualce
OF CCC to Guard FoleStS.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The man who ctined the phrase
penny wise and potnd foolish" must
have had in the mind the contradiction
of logic being used to d,am through Con-
gress bill to abolish the appropriation
of s80,O0O,O0O for the CCC camps.
Senator McKellar and the other pro-
ponents of economy" Nsave the mark
are trying to abolish the CCC by with
holding the relatively shall sum tin these
days of billion dollar pocket-money ap-
propriations) that would keep in opera
ton the camps that new provide almost
the only protection forthe priceless tim
ber resources of the North Pacific Coast.
Lumber is being usedlin constantly in
creasing quantities to build emergency
war production plants. The best of this
comes from forests which easily might
be brought within bomhng range of the
Japs now perched on the tip of the
Aleutian Islands. One medium bomber
could carry enough of deadly thermite
incendiaries to fire 10000 acres of ire
placeable timber.
The economists" say that the men re-
leased from these camp will be replaced
by men in the forestry Service. From
whence are they comint, and where shall
we save? Labor on thtsCoast commands
621a cents a hour-ant none to be had!
CCC men and boys ale doing the same
job for $3.50 per day, 10000 of them en-
gagged in fire protection in this area
alone. The use of tivilian labor re-
cruited at prevailing prices would be
almost s63 ,00O,0 900 as against the present
cost of s4O,00O,O00 per year.
Were the entire 10000 men proposed
for the coming year tp be replaced with
common labor the cot would be Sl25,-
100000 as against cost of $40, 900 900 for
continuation of the CCC camps.
r. F. CHAMBERLAIN.
Evening star., 1942-06-17
Recalls Birthday Anniversary
OF Shakespeare Library Founder.
To the Editor of The Star:

Reading your editorial comment on the
first 10 years of the Folger Shakespeare
Library, 1t occurs to me to mention that
June 10 is the anniversary Of the foun-
der's birth.
Henry Clay Folger would be IS on
Thursday If he still were living. He died
on June II, 1890. H. K.
Evening star., 1942-06-17
Wants Receipts for Payment

Wants Receipts for Payment
OF Auto Use Taxes.
To the Editor OF The Star:
I think that motorists paying the IS
automobile use tax should be furnished
with receipts for payment as well as the
stickers now supplied to them.
Without such a receipt. how is motor
ist who is so unfortunate as to lose his
tax stamp to prove that he in fact has
paid what is required OF him7
v. NJ. c. Jr.
Evening star., 1942-06-17

land; Hitler's speech and Ribbentrop's
statement on decla htion of war against
Soviet Union. NewYork Times, June %,
l94l, PIP. 1:8, Az Jlne rs, Finland's an
nouncement of stat OF war with Soviet
Union. New York Times, June q, l94l,
p.1:6"
Finland did not epen war on Russia
Only after the Sonet Union had ex-
tended hostilities to Finnish territory by
attacking the peaceful Finnish people.
Finland decided to take up arms in
self defense.
The Firms felt it their duty to fight
for their freedom independence and
democratic way of lie.
UFHIO TOIVOLA,
Counselor of legation of Finland.
Evening star., 1942-06-17

In the background Of all pictures,
both individual and group, of United
Nations war leaders is the faint
indication of an old man wearing a
long beard and carrying an hour
glass and a scythe. He, too, is on
their side, and howl
Evening star., 1942-06-17

@. How much weight are the strongest
eagles able to carry?-N. N.
A. The lifting and carrying power Of
eagles has been greatly exaggerated.
The strongest may be able to raise a
weight of 10 or IL pounds, but probably
could not carry it more than a few feet.
In observations in Montana it was found
that the golden eagle could bear away
jack rabbits that weighed 7 pounds or
more.
@. What makes bricks red?-W. G.
A. The red color of common brick Is
due to the presence of iron oxide.
@. How many cigarettes can be made
from pound Of tobacco?-D. D.
A. One pound of tobacco will make
about $50 cigarettes.
O. What does the word Islam" mean7
j. D. W.
A. Islam Is an Arabic word which
means resignation or submission to the
will of God.
@. How many soldiers Of the Indian
Army are serving overseas?-C. N. D.
A. approximately 100000 Indian SOL
diers are serving outside their country.
@. What is the exact difference IN
time between Washington and London?
L. B. B.
A. The difference is hours minutes.
@. What is the best material for radio
crystal detectors?-R. D.
A. The best radio crystal detectors are
made from galena, iron pyrites and fused
silicon.
@. How many of the Rev. LYMAN
Beecher's sons became ministers?-
j. KL.
A. DR.. Beecher had seven sons. all Of
whom became clergymen.
@. What does "hors doeuvre" meanf
p. N.
A. Hors d'oeuvre Is French term
which literally means outside the work"
1t Is relish served at the beginning Of
dinner to whet the appetite, not an
integral part Of the meal.
@. Is there any device that can be
used to guard sleepwalkers?-C N.
A. The electric eve can be used for
this purpose. A light beam is broken if
the sleepwalker leaves his bed and an
alarm is sounded in another room to
rouse a member of the family.
n What iS tho nrioi,, IF he -
presenting distinguished visitor with a
key TO the city?-W. N.
A. The custom goes back to medieval
times. when every fortified town in Eu-
rope was surrounded by walls and people
could only enter or leave by the gates.
The keys were kept by the mayor or the
military commander and the surrender
ing of the keys indicated the giving over
Of the city. 1t thus became the custom
to figuratively surrender the city to dis
tinguished visitors by handing them a
key.
@. Please give the name Of the ma
tional hero of Denmark. MO
A. Holger Danske. He is supposed TO
be sleeping under the Kronborg Ham
let's castle at Elsinore, his long beard
grown into the table. and waiting to
arise in the hour of Denmark's peril.
Q. Who wrote America the Beauti-
ful"?-C. G. D.
A. The late Katharine Lee Bates, for
many years member of the faculty of
Wellesley College was so moved by the
wonders Of her homeland as she crossed
the continent that she wrote America
the Beautiful" Sixty tunes have been
composed for It,
Evening star., 1942-06-17

The President says he desires a
Congress of mixed Democrats and
Republicans. All in the world he will
ask Of them both Is Just to vote
Democratic.
Evening star., 1942-06-17
Handy Letter Writer-An up

Handy Letter Writer-An up
to-date compilation of accepted
standards and model forms for
all kinds Of correspondence. busi-
ness and social. Covers the gen.
eral rules Of diction, punctuation,
grammar; correct styles OF ad-
dress; proper salutations and
closings. A special section on
formal communication with gov
ernment officials and dignitaries.
Offers more than 80 sample let
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inclose 10 cents in coin, wrapped
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Evening star., 1942-06-17

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the Uriter, alhough the use OF
a pSeudony1'l for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters NTH
q pielU to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-06-17

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled TO
the use for republica ton OF all news diSpa tcheS
credited to IL not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rishts of publication of special dispat ches
herein also reserved.
Evening star., 1942-06-17

@. How many cigarettes can be made
from pound Of tobacco?-D. D.
A. One pound Of tobacco will make
about $50 cigarettes.
Evening star., 1942-06-17

O. What does the word Islam" mean7
j. D. w.
A. Islam is an Arabic word which
means resignation or submission to the
will of God.
Evening star., 1942-06-17

@. What makes bricks red?-W. G.
A. The red color of common brick Is
due to the presence of iron oxide.
Evening star., 1942-06-17
Member of the Associated Press.

Knteeed as second class matter post ONCE,
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1942-06-17

@. How many soldiers OF the Indian
Army are serving overseas?-C. N. D.
A. approximately 100000 Indian SOL
diers are serving outside their country.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24

FuncieS
By Paul Harrison

How a Chinese boy parlayed /;
Brownie camera, 8. par q oiue eyes
and a black velvet curtain into
fortune sounds like a Horatio Al
ger story in technicolor. It's the
story Of James Wong Howe. one
of the screens greatest camera
men--a story as fabulous as Holly
wood itself.
The Brownie camera helped him
learn the rudiments of photography
as a youngster in a small town
near Portland, Ore The blue eyes
belonged to silent film star Mar
Miles Minter
The black velvet curtain acci-
dentally happened TO be behind
Howe when he snapped Miss Min
ter's photograph prank of fate
which elevated him from third as
sistant to chief cameraman.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24

Film in those DAYS was inferior
to modern celluloid. One of its
faults was washing out" blue eyes
to almost whiteness. Mary Miles
Minter was a blue-eyed blonde. But
in Howe's snapshot. taken with a
cheap still camera, she had lovely
dark eyes.
James Wong Howe was as amaz-
ed as Mary Miles Minter. He did
Mt know how or why it happened,
But when the elated star asked
him. Can you make my eyes dark
with a movie camera he assured
her he could.
He couldn't recall just how the
camera was set. but when he went
back to the stage where he took
the picture he found the reason.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
Weather Gives Foe
Terrific Beatinu'
In AIeutian Chain

WASHINGTON, Sept. up
The weather in the AleutianS is
giving the japanese there a terri
fic beating" inflicting almost as
much damage on them as the Army
ard Navy bombardments. naval
sources said today.
Indications were that the terrific
storms which strike the Aleutians
during most of the year already
were being felt by the Japanese now
entrenched on Kiska and Attu isl
ands and that their position was
exceedingly uncomfortable"
The weather, coupled with aerial
and naval bombardments of the
japanese bases, is expected to weak
en those positions so much it will
be difficult for the invaders to re-
build them. 1t was pointed out
that when a bombing plane des-
troys barracks or other buildings,
the weather makes ii most difficult
to rebuild.
Later when blizzards sweep in
from the north-the AleItianS lie
close to the Arctic circle-the ia
panese will be worsened. The
weather alone will not be enough
to drive the japanese out, it was
emphasized, but it helps prevent
consolidation of positions they have
gained.
Meanwhile, Rep. Warren Magnu-
son, D., Wash, returning from a
trip to American bases in the Aleu-,
tians, warned that it would be ex-
tremely costly to dislodge the Jap
anese from the bases they have
seized in that area.
Although Magnuson said Japan's
offensive wings have been pret-
ty we'll clipped" he added that its
going to be a long, hard process;
something that I think was well
demonstrated in our offensive in
the SolomonS."
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
BY HENRY SHAPIRO

MOSCOW, Sept. "a. CUP)-The
Red army, rolling forward in a pow
erful er-offensive northwest of
Stalingrad, broke through the first
German defense line today, accord
ing to front line dispatches.
While Stalingrad city suffered
devastation, Russian
forces somewhere to the north
west" were finging the enemy back
with infantry, artillery and aircraft.
The Soviet noon communique said
the Russians had driven the Ger
mans from an occupied locality.
A dispatch from the north Cau-
casus front line asserted that the
Germans had been compelled by
Red army pressure to discontinue
their offensive in mountain regions
and to abandon several occupied po-
sitions, and that their plans to
achieve a decision there before VIM
ter had been frustrated.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
French Warned
Nearer

than the total humiliation Of Hit
lerite Germany"
French people living along the
coast were reminded that they
must be prepared to look forward
to the possibility of landings by
British and allied troops, naval ac-
tivities in French waters and air.
plane attacks on military objec-
tiveS in occupied France.
1t was said that no one would be
given warning in advance of the
date of the offensive or the allied
landing point.
But when the moment comes to
call for the cooperation of the
French people, as a whole" the
broadcast said, I'VE will keep our
promise to let you know in time.
Meanwhile we wish to remind
you of the recommendations we
have already given you and to tell
you once more that by following our
advice you will contribute to the
success of present and futre oper-
ations that form a prelude to the
full scale action which you have
so long awaited
Most important of all, do not
anticipate the instructions that will
be given you later by the British
Broadcasting corporation.
Keep away from all preliminary
operations.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
British Confirm
Capture Of City

LONDON, Sept. 24-(UP)- Gen.
Sir William Platt, British COM
mander-in-chief for east Africa, an
nounced officially today that east
African troops, supported by south
African armored cars and British
artillery, entered Tananarive, cap
ital of Madagascar, yesterday af-
ternoon.
Platt said that before the Brit
ish entered the capital, the last
French garrisons west of the city
surrendered unconditionally
He announced also that Antalha,
approximately 200 miles from the
northern tip Of Madagascar on the
islands northeast coast, was oc-
cupied yesterday morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
Woman Widowed
For Second Time

ST. PAUL, MINI, Sept. 24-CUP)
Mrs Dorothy Murphy Hamilton
Mahoney 26, is a war widow for
the second time in l8 months.
Her first husband, 1t. Frank
Hamilton, %, was killed in an air.
plane accident while training as an
army bombardier at Midland, Tex,
last April.
After his death Mrs. Hamilton
returned to her home where she
met Ensign Francis T. Mahoney,
who had been her husbands best
friend when they were classmates
at st. Thomas collge.
She married Mahoney July 26.
After a brief honeymoon, MahOn-
ey went to Pasco, Wash, as
naval flight instructor. He was
killed Tuesday when the training
plane he was flying with a student
burst into flames and crashed
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
NavyDive Bomber
Wreckage Found

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 24-(UP)-
A navy dive bomber, missing since
Sept. 10, was found wrecked in
Apache Pass of the Chirachua
mountains 100 miles southeast of
Tucson last yesterday, Col. Lowell
H. Smith. commanding officer of
-Monthan Field, reported to-
day. :
The body of the pilot, identified
as Ensign Eakins, was found in
the wreckage. The plane was To-
Gated by C. C. Cooper, operator of
ranch in the area.
The bomber was one of three on
flight from San Diego to Norfolk,
Va. The other two planes COM
pleted the leg of their trip from
Tucson to Ell Paso, Tex.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
STALINGRA STANDS

1t was revealed today that a su-
preme bid by 200 German tanks
to smash into the center of Stain
grad had been broken. The Ger
mans lost AZ tanks in y consecu-
tive attacks.
The tanks rumbled forward until
special Russian detachments hurting
hand grenades and benzine bottles
and shooting anti-tank guns, halted
them, and thrust back the IL as
saults that followed. -
When their frontal attacks failed,
the Germans sent tommy-gunnerS
around the Russian flanks. Russian
and Germans met in wild, hand
to-hand battle.
The Germans seized part of a big
building, and the Russians, unable
to drive them out, sent five men
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
Planes
Sweep
Guinea
BY DON CASMELL

GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTH-
UR'S HEADQUARTERS, Australia,
Sept. 24-lUP'-Japanese huts, in
StallationS. supply dumps and in
vaSion bargeS have been wrecked
along a 60-mile trail of ruin blast
ed across northern New Guinea by
Gen. Douglas MacArthur's planes
on the 10th straight day of fer
ocious offensive in support of Aus
tralian ground forces holding the
northern slopes of the owen Stan
ley mountains. it was announced
today.
Fighter planes made three sepra-
ate attacks on the Buna area on
the north New Guinea coast, base
of the japanese forces, who had
driven across the mountains to
reach Ioribaiwa village, only 80 air
line miles from the great allied
citadel of Port Moresby.
AIRDRONE RAIDED
Another force of fighter planes
attacked bridges, pack trains and
other targets along the road be-
tween Buna and Kokoda, on the
northern slopes of the mountains,
the jumping off place for the en-
my combat forcs.
Boeing flying fortresses made a
hi SCI,
drome and hurled 1000 bombs
which started big fires among in
stallations.
There were strong indications
that the allied plane offensive had
punished the japanese severely and
the possibility was seen that unless
the picture changed the japanese
who had crossed the mountains to
the Ioribaiwa area might soon be
faced with disaster if Lieut.. Gen.
Sir Sidney Powell, commanding the
Australians opposing them, found
himself able to take the initiative.
JAPS RESIST
In the first Of the three sweeps
on the Buna area, MacArthur's
fighter planes raked supply dumps
ana seven barges with common and
machine gun fire.
Six enemy zero fighter planes,
which offered the first opposition
MacArthur's forces have met in
many days, were fought off without
being able to intercept the raiders
One allied plane was lost, pre-
sumably by gun fire, in the second
and third sweeps in which the
fighters attacked antiaircraft posi-
tions, supply huts and tents in the
Buna airdrome area.
A single japanese plane dropped
a few bombs harmlessly in the scrub
outside Port Moresby shortly after
sunset yesterday, communique an
nounced.
Gen. Macarthur announced that
the ground situation in the lori
baiWa area was unchanged. Pa
trolls maintained contact but the
main Australian and Japanese fore
eS had not met
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
AP Correspondent
Reported Safe
HEAD.

GEN. MacARTHUR'S HEAD
QUARTFS, Australia, Sept. "a =
CUP) = Vern Hausland, Associated
Press correspondent missing since
Aug. when an Allied war plane
crashed off the northeast coast, is
safe in a hospital, it was announced
today.
A headquarters bulletin from Port
Moresby, Allied base in New Guinea,
said that though Haugland was
suffering from malaria, exhaustion
and hunger he was expected to re-
cover.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24

LONDON, Sept. 24-(UP)- The
British radio broadcast a new warn
ing to the French people during
the night that the United Nations
were preparing an offensive which
would be launched ION the day
when we can be assured of attain
ing our goal, which is nothing less
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
Man Shoots Self Without Gun

began soldering a As caliber cart
ridge to an ornament IN MS home.
The heat exploded the cartridge.
The bullet struck Kupillas in the
abdomen.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept. 24-UP) 49,
Lawrence Kupillas. 80, shot and
seriously wounded himself yester-
day-and never touched a gun. He
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
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Do FALSE teeth
Rock, Slide or Slip?

FASTEETH. an improved powder 10 be
sprinkled on upper or lower plates, holds
false teeth more firmly in place. Do not
slide. slip or rock. No gummy goOey,
pasty taste or feeling. FASTEETH Is
olkoline inon-acidJ. Does not sour.
Checks plate odOr' tdenture breath.
Get FAsTEETH at any drug store.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-09-24
NO NEW ADVANCE

They placed it at the walls. When
it exploded, the building collapsed
and buried the Germans. They tried
to advance in another part of the
cit, but lost two battalions (about
1000 men, after which they buried
their tanks and e-throwers in
the streets and used them as fixed
artillery.
Nevertheless, the noon communi-
que reported no new German ad-
vance in the Stalingrad area.
Soviet warships on the Volga river
hurled shells into enemy positions
and concentrations, and front-line
dispatches said reinforcements and
munitions were being rushed across
by ferry and other craft.