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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Cash POurs In
For Bomber
special to INV prTRoIr INNS

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. IA
vast assembly line moved into
action today 10 give a bomber 10
Uncle SAM
In a caScadinC. cver-mountinc
torrent came their coins and cur.
rcncy 10 bolster the rapidly in
crossing fund 10 give a bomber
TO Uncle Sam
Heading the parade with the
largest contribution 10 date was
the japanese American Citizens
League with a check for 500. and
a resolution urging 10000 mem
hers Of the league and all other
japanese 10 contribute collectively
and individually 10 wipe out the
blot on our name
There were drovcs OF others
too. and plans were in progress
whereby other groups would CON
tinuC 10 contribute. Groups OF en-
pIoycS already have banded to-
gcther 10 form their own buy a
bomber campaigns.
Civic leaders. merchants aSSo-
citation heads. state and city Off
cialS continued 10 pour I'm their
Endorsements OF the campaign.
Veterans Of foreign wars and
the Chinese Chamber Of Commerce
were still pcrfccting plans 20 make
special drives for contributions lol
the purchase of n bomber.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Baltimore
To Buy
n Plane
By AIDI\F X. BIRD
baltimore Nrus-Post staff Winter

BALTIMORE. Nd. Jan. 7.
Maryland is remembering Pear
Harbor2 IN a big way.
In week Of intensified activi
ties. set aside officially IN procla
nations by Governor O'Conor and
Mayor Jackson for the mctropoll.
tan district Of Baltimore. the state
was called upon 10 scr an example
Of devotion FOR the entire nation
Among some Of the planned
activities for tho week arc
. Launching of a campaign 10
buy a fighting air ship for the
army or navy, made al Glenn
/. Martins Baltimore plant
named The SPIRIT NJ Baltimore
and paid for by Baltmorcans'
contributions.
. Purchase ~ $50 600 defense
bonds by the International Sheet
Metal Workers Local 40. H.
Of Baltimore. and acceptance Of
an American flag IN patriotic
ceremonies.
. Awarding Of treasury depart
mont medals 10 80. carriers Of
the Baltimore News Post and
the Baltimore Sunday American
rs a ward for outstanding
achievements IN the sale Of 10
cent defense stamps.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Bond Sales Here
Set New Peak

a bomb was exploded under the
sale Of United States defense
bonds. sending the totals TO new
records, Frank n. Isbey. chairman
of the state bond committee. re-
vealed today when the Japs at
tackled Hawaii.
While the sale of bonds was
going along nicely before the war.
the Jap attack made them soar.
From last May Z 10 December s
a total Of 500 200 1863 was sold
through Detroit banks. In three
weeks following December Z, a
total Of S93l3O75 was sold. or
nearly one-third as many as in the
preceding seven months.
Post office figures show the
same change. In November ST.
1888 bonds were sold while in
December this was more than
doubled 10 S2.S61 93l. The sale of
stamps more than quadrupled in
December 20 Sq11 500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Chicago Rallies 10 Aid
Buy a Bomber Drive

CHICAGO. Jan. Supported
by Governor Green, Mayor Kelly
high army and navy officials.
heads Of commercial. industrial
financial, labor. religious and racial
concerns and groups. the Hearst
newspapers Bay a Bomber fund
was swelling hourly IN Chicago
today.
Veterans organizations were
drafting resolutions and preparing
10 follow the lead Of Fort Dear
born Post of tho American Legion.
Which voted 2 SIS contribution.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

The Fighting Mans Friend TO-
day supplies the answer 10 the
first Of a number Of questions per-
tanning 10 the army, navy and de-
fcnse matters In general -
Daily this column will publish
answers to questions sent by mai
to Tho Fighting Mans Friend.
Only questions sent by mail vii
be answered; do not come 30 the
Times office personally and do not
telephone your questions.
This column il being instituted
IN accordance with The Detroit
Times policy to furnish the most
information on matters
of general interest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Newberry, 7 Months
In Navy, a Lieutenant

Just seven months after he On.
listed a. 2 yroman, tmrd class.
John :. NewbCrry Jr. Detroit
Socialite. today finds himself
lieutenant in the United States
Navy assigned to immediate ac-
tive duty.
Young Newborry claimed defer
ment from tho dTafr on The
grounds Of physical un6tneSs and
Joined The navy TWO days before
he was 20 be indicted into the
army Before his enlistment he
was curator Of the Alger House.
Crosse Po.nte branch Of the De
troit Institute of Arts
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Senate Votes Honor
To William Mitchell

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 GNS).
The Senate military affairs
committee today voted 10 honor
the memory Of the late William
IS, Mitchell pioneer advocate of a
strong air force, by awarding him
poSthumouSly the rank Of brig
adler general.
The bill. sponsored by Senator
Wiley (R) Of Wisconsin is designed
as a tribute 70 thc-ctfor1S of Cen
eral Mitchell 90 make the nation
realize the importance of air
power in modern warfare lie was
courtmartlalcd because OF his
vigorous criticism or The army S
attitude toward aerial warfare.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
buy u Bomber
Public Rushes TO Aid
Los Angeles Drive
SPECIAL 10 mn DTTROTr INNS


Los ANGELES. Jan : They
stood I'm Inc a. the Examiner
cashiers windows 90 contribute
today
They sent money by messenger
telegraph and majl--a gigantic
money bouhardncnt' IN response
20 the Examiners Remember
Pearl Harbor-Lots Buy 4
Bomber call.
Stores have offered 10 install
counter collection boNes-and ar.
.ranEemcnts are being made for
this.
Many establishments are setting
aside large percentages Of IN,
days or weeks receipts 10 90 into
the bomber fund
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

tween tho ages or 20 10 al YOU
must register on February rs, then
your local draft board will consider
your case on it's merits. ~. 7 y
MRS. T.. MILLER. MRS \. ].
CHATELL. JIM FERGJ son
Naval regulations do not permit
the publication Of movement of
ships of the United States Navy.
To communicate with your rcla-
tive address a letter stating his
serial number. rank, name last
known ship and send II care OF The
Postmaster New York.
MRS. G. J. EARL; Q-"Ts a pri-
waite in the army, stationed near
Pearl Harbor. permitted 10 write
10 friends and will mail addressed
to him be delivered
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Warns Detroit
Can Be Bombed

German bombing Of Detroit Is a
posSibiity--but a remote posi-.
.bility, in the opinion today of Mai
Gen. Joseph VI. CumminS. com.
mander of the Sixth Corps army
area, which includes Michigan.
In Detroit for speedy fnSpec.
ton of military posts, armament
plants and civilian defense, he
.saidi
"Don't get the Idea that Ger
many couldn't do it. She has
planes that could leave an air
craft carrier i'm the Atlantic and
reach this city with eggs and
ample gas for the return of
planes 10 the ship"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

Leading officials ~ all tho ma
tons armed forces. officers Of the
Selcctivc service draft boards, the
American Red Cross. USO. and
other organizations viii be- con-
suited for information asked for
by our readers.
Readers should consult The col
umn carefully every day as fire.
qucntly the question you may have
IN mind may be answered IN the
reply TO some other persons qucS-
ton.
Families Of mon in the services
are invited 10 send in queries re-
garding their status. II must be
remembered however, that ~ is
impossible 10 publish any informa-
ton regarding the disposition or
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

Detroit have already expressed desire to do something
about the Our civilian defense department has
received such applications for service Gratifying
this has been has not always been possible to
Immediately assign such to specific duty
I'm this Buy Bomber campaign these and many
other citizens of Detroit will have fine opportunity TO do
something constructive BY contributing nickelS dimes,
dollars to this plane fund people will he going
step beyond the usual wartime sacrifices that will be
expected of everybody
1T will give effort that extra push that is
significant because II springs from desire to do
than required TO do
II am confident that DetrOtS bomber will become
a reality and that its bombs will find their mark"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Sees Communism,
Democracy Surviving

HINGHAM. Mass. Jan 7 INS)
Only communism and democracy
will survive the current war as
PHILOSOPHERS Of government, Mrs
Eleanor Roosevelt declared today
In talk before the bingham
League OF Women Voters. AnC
she sounded this challenge:
we have got to start right
now TO build democracy 80
strong that the world will ac-
Cept il instead of communism"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
end: Answers To Army. Navy Questions

would have been notified before
this by the navy department. Tn
doubtedlv ne has been TOO busy "a
write you. To write 10 him fol-
low Instructions listed for Mrs. r.
Miller and others several para.
graphs above.
LILA and NIRGINIA-Write OF
call personally at the American
Red Cross. 1853 East jefferson
avenue. or the United Service or
eanization on the first floer OF
the Hammond Building. or the
Volunteers for Civilian Defense in
the Community Fund Building 81
West Warren avenue. Al either
ef these organizations YOU can
learn how Sour offer OF services
may be ased.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Patriotic Groups Give
Backing to Program
By +. JEROME PETIT

Remembering we'll the treacherous and unpro-
voked assault on Pearl -Harbor patriotic Detroit
ers today oosened their purse strings in full
support Of The Detroit Times and other Hearst
papers in the drive to Buy Bomber for Uncle
SAINT Help Scrap-t the Japs
With many individual contributions already in various
triotc and civic groups-as well public officials for
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Marine Corps Raises Age

WASHINGTON. Jan : GNS).
The House naval affairs COM
mittce today approved a bill
authorizing the marine corps 70
enlist between 5000 and 1000
men between the ages of 30 and
45 for guard duty IN continental
'Ditpd States
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
WIFE AIDS FIGHT

i said. in part.
THE admirable courage and
contempt for danger displayed
by YOU during the emergency as
set forth in report from your
commanding officer on the
U.S.S. Shaw are most praise
worthy. The department hereby
extends its communication 10
YOU for your heroiSm and deVo-
ton 10 duty which are I'm keep
ing with the best tradition Of
the navy"
HIS wife Ella IS. came TO Dc.
troit with hum and Is backing hi,
efforts 10 ioin the navy ThoYl
close the farm and she'll 60 back
to her family in Reading. Pa.
where Mrs. Liiton VIII resume
her nursing Of 20.NearS ago.
Backed by Ella, lcttcr from
the President and his navy cita.
ton Litton still hopes that being
"a little past the 5l-year acc
limit Wont keep him a civilian
during tho war
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

A-Certainlv, n private or any
other rank can write As many let
tiers as he cares, though now lot
teTs/ are censored bv Intelligence
officers in order that no lnforms-
ton of military value be- divulEed.
To write 10 your relative address
your letter stating ms serial NUM-
Der. rank. name last known regi-
ment or organization and send 10
care Of the AdWtant General, War
Department, Washington, ID. G.
ANXIOUSi @ My son is sta
toned on the l. $ IS. -. and the
last ] heard from hIm was before
the attack on Pearl HaLhor. How
can l find out II he 4, sTe
A-No news from him is good
&c - s.f.Va a. raottaftx .s1ks
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Sinking Fund
Bank Staff Gives for Every
Jap Ship Destroyed

NEW YORK Jan. : GNS).-
The navy relief fund today re-
celved a $50 check from employees
of the Sterling National Bank who
have organized Japanese sink
ing fund
In a letter accompanying the
check the club pledged a new
donation every time a Japanese
vessel is sunk by the United
States Navy"
I'VE hope you keep us broke"
the employees added.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

movement Of troops or naval
units.
DO not be disappointed n your
query is moi answered immodi-
ately. Very often It wilYtake some
time 10 obtain The correct informal
ton 10 YOUR question. but every
effort will be made to sec that
no queries remain unanswered.
Here arc today's question and
the replies.
BROTHER ORCHID: Q-I was
~ last October, my father is dead
and ! Supportmy mother and three
small brothers. How Will I be az
fectcd bv the new registration ?
How far does dcfcrnent reach
me? VIII I be drafted
Alike every other male be-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
He Scooters 10 Work

ST. LOUIS. Jan. : INS).-
Auto tire rationing has resulted
m Edwin W. Grove, millionaire
ST. Louis bachelor. turning to a
new form Of transportation ne
revealed today. Grove 30-year-
old president OF the Precision
Products Corp, said he has been
riding a motor scooter 10 work
-Nlnrn Dnrnmhnr %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
CITED FOR HERoISM

Chief Beaurcgard smiled SYM
pathcrcaIiy was ttemptin &
smoothly 20 put Lltton off. when
he opened n package of papers
tho carpenter handed him
They contained a citation for
extraordinary hcroiSm on the Oc-
casion of tho collision between the
CSS. Shaw and H.M.S. AQui-
tania. Oct @, 1918" The award
of me Navy Cross was made by
Navy Secretary JoscphuS Daniels
a second paper was p letter
from Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
acting secretary Of the navy in
1910
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

of the United States the gift
of a bombing plane.
Remember Pearl Har-
Dor Week which has been
suggested by the Hearst
newspapers is a thoroughly
patriotic gesture and is de-
serving Of the whole-heartcd
support of the people of this
city.
a modern bomber right
off the assembly line and
loaded with the utensils of
warfare should he a fitting
token of DetrOit's respect TO
the japanese war lords.
Perhaps this plane. do
mated by the citizens of De-
troit, can be manned by some
of the young men of this city
who have enlisted in the
cOuntry's air service.
"ThOuSandS of citizens Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Officers Clothing Allowance

WASH1NGTON, Jan. : 1NS)
The Senate passed and sent 10
tho House today a bill allowing
men commissioned rs officers in
the army since Sept. rs 1871, a
uniform allowance Of $50.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Lists Clubs for Defense

LANSING Jan Z "A directory
of clubs. societies and groups n
all kinds In Michigan Is being
compiled by Tho state defense
council for use IN time ~ erner-
gency said Col Harold 4. Fur
dong. defense administrator today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Raid on Hawaii
Stupid BIunder,
Says Adventurer
Capt. Craig Tells How
$4,000 Jsps FIocked
TO Isle in Philippines

The Japanese attack on Pearl
Harbor will go down in history as
one of the most stupid blunders
ever made by a race Of people"
Capt John d. Craig world adven-
turer who is here on a lecture
tour, SAID today.
"She could have gone into
Borneo. forced the British hand
at Singapore, and we would have
been loath To interfere" he ex.
planned. by her Pearl Harbor
attack. she aligned united
country against her in a war she
cannot hope 10 win"
APPEARS TONIGHT
Captain Craig, who appears to-
night IN the World Adventure
Series at the Detroit Institute of
Art, had an excellent opportunity
10 observe Japanese infiltration
into the Philippines. While on the
island Of Mindinao he took motion
pictures Of Ambassador Nomura's
visit there and these will be shown.
II was Nomura who sat outside
! Secretary Hull's office while the
Jap'S struck.
ION this island. an almost I'M
belieVable situation existed" he
SAID. This country had built the
schools but they were stated by
japanese teachers. No American
flag ever was flown. Each MORN
ing the pupils bowed north to-
ward Toxic and the emperor,
MERELY VISITORS
The island officially has a
population of 1900 japanese.
Actually there were 10000 there.
When i asked the ambassador
about the influx, he explained
that they were merely visiting
relatives"
Most Japanese, said Captain
Craig are afraid not of our army
and navy but of western culture
and civilization. The feeling of in
I terlorlty the race feels in contact
with western ideas whips them
into a fury. he declared.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
etroit Responds to BUY a Bomber Campasr
BUY a Bomber Drive
Supported by Mayor

Mayor Edward J. Jefres Jr today gave his whole
hearted endorsement plan of The Detroit Times and
other Hearst newspapers raise funds buy bombers to
be given 10 Uncle Sam.
The mayor said
"Detroters strike blow against the enemy immedi
atey by participating the plan for making the President
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
OTHER STATES ACT

Meanwhile. governors OF New
York. Maryland New Jersey and
Wisconsin asked all citizens 10
participate in the Remember
Pcarl Harhor Week program be-
ing currently observed, and 10
make il the Send-off in the Buy
Bomber program Of the Hearst
Dctroiters. as we'll as all other
Americans, are fully aware that
We are now engaged in total war
which viii require all tho man
mower and all the physical re-
sources Al our command. This is
whv they are standing IN line 10
purchase defense stamps and bonds
So Uncle Sam can IN turn buy the
implements OF war.
The Buy a Bomber program IS
m opportunity for all 10 chip IN
ind present a bomber 10 Uncle
Sam. at no cost TO him. It pro
vldcs "A means for every man
woman and child 10 take an active
part in tho war. alongside those
now on the fighting front.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE

To take part in this program all
sou must do is send your contri-
hutton 10 BUY Bomber" De
troit Times. Make checks payable
10 The Detroit Times and mark
them Bomber contribution"
This newspaper Will acknowledge
. contributonS received and will
.k full accol 1tlng for every
penny collected in the campaign.
Contributions may be sent in. OF
course, 10y individuals, fraternal
organizations. luncheon c,l b e,
business firms, groups 81 factory
or shop employees. However they
arc labeled, remember they Will
60 20 buy a bomber.
Remember Pearl 1larbor-and
send in your contribution.
We're going~to Buy a Bomber
and Help Scrap the Japs!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
ACTS AS TRUSTEE

II is the opinion Of the bureau
that the Hearst newspapers in
receiving funds for the purposes
indicated is administering a fund
for the use Of the United States
and in so doing is acting in the
capacity of a conduit or trustee
in this respect.
Contributions made by in
dividualS 10 the fund in question
for the purposes Indicated are.
therefore. deductiblc by indlvid-
ual contributors. within the
limitation mentioned. for federal
income tax purposes.
Cordially yours,
JOSEPH T.. HIGGINS.
Collector internal revenue
service, New York, y. Y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

United States Navy as a war
rant carpenter be accepted.
Lluon sought 20 enlist yeSter-
day IN navy recruiting hcadquar-
tiers in the Federal Building and
protested so strongly when told he
was "a little past the 5l-ycar age
limit that George !. Bcauregard.
{ ). X. Us Mr.. took notice.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
Gifts for PI dne
Held Dedu(tib|e
From Income Tax
internal Revenue Expert
Rules on Donations
for Bomber for u. S.
Special to THE DETROIT TINEs

NEW YORK, Jan. Guy T.
delivering. United States Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue, ruled
today that all contributions made
to the Hearst Newspapers BUY
a Bomber Fund are deductable
in federal income tax returns.
Like other deductable contri-
buttons. these must not exceed Is
per cent Of the tax payers net
income Joseph T. Higgins. col
lcCtor for the third district Of New
York asserted in a letter making
the ruling public
The letter follows:
/ am pleased 10 forward you
decision made by the Honorable
Guy r. Helvering commissioner
Of internal revenue. dated Jan.
,. 1912. which, as you Will note,
rules that contributions made
by individuals 10 the Buy
Bomber Fund are deductible by
individual contributors within
the limitations mentioned for
federal income tax purposes.
HEARST PAPERS PLAN
In your telephone conversation
Of this date you referred TO the
plan of the Hearst newspapers
10 solicit and accept contribu-
tions from IFS readers and from
tho public generally for the pur-
chase OF a bomber or bombers
for the use Of the United States
in the prosecution Of the war.
and ask 20 be advised whether
contributions made by The pub
nc for this purpose would be
deductlble in federal income tax
returns.
Section % fO) Of the inter-
nal revenue code provides that
in the case Of an individual, con-
tributions or gifts payment OF
which is made within the tax
able year 10 or for the use of
Of 81 the United States. any
state. territory, or any political
subdivision thereof or the Dis
trlct Of Columbia. or any pos
session Of the United States. for
exclusively public purposes, 10
an amount which added 70 other
recognized deduCuhle contribu-
tionS under the provisions Of
section % CO.. does not exceed
l. per cent Of the tax PAYERS
net income as computed without
the benefit Of this subsection are
deducuible for federal income
tax purposes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

mally joined the drive and
offered complete cooperation
In the Embarrassing campaign.
Leading of was the Wayne
County Council Of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, an organization
which automatically has found
hundreds ~ new men eligible for
membership since the fateful De
cember : attack.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

Today's Sports Section
Starts on Page 10
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07

Carpenter George Robert Lton 81 down ms farm at
Elmira Mich. today write letter
i VIII Mashngon asking lha his reenIlstmen. in The
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-07
URGES 100 PCT. BACKING

George w. Lancer, commander
Of The Wayne County Council Of
the VIEW, called upon every mem
Dor Of each Of has posts IN get
400 per cent behind the Times pro-
gram 10 buy bomber.
This means a LOT 10 liz now"
ro c>plaincd. "Nhen "A state Of
war exists. every man in serV-
ice becomes Immediately eligible
for membership In the Veterans
~ Foreign Wars ~ soon rs he
sets foot on hostile soil.
so there are lot ~ these
men In Hawaii and on the Phil
ippine backgrounds who have
become eligible since December
= They are now our comrades
and our huddirS and were be
hind them 10 the limit.
GOVERNORS OK.
eve believe this campaign TO
buy a bomber il one OF the most
direct contributions We can
make right now and were sol
idlv behind the drive"
Michigan : governor has already
called upon all citizens Of the state
n contribute. tcrmlng the I4neN
~upaign "a distinctive pubic ana
onal service.
- lavor JcnrieS today called upon
all Detrouers 10 do their part to-
ward the purchase Of the bomber
stating the campaign of tho Times
and other Hearst papers through
out the nation Is "A thoroughly
patriotic gesture deserving OF the
wholehearted support OF the
people"