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Evening star., 1942-04-19

ports and a supply ship, probably sank
one transport and hit three other trans
ports They made particularly effective
blows against Davso. on the southern is
land OF Mindanao. where japanese
troops were bombed, docks and ware
houses hit two troop transports hit. two
planes destroyed and several planes
damaged. At Cebu. Central Philippine
island now under Japanese attack. three
of the invader transports were sunk, two
were damaged and three planes were de-
Suoyed. A Japanese cargo ship pre-
sumsbly carrying military supplies was
sunk at BatangaS. Hangers and runwsys
were DESTROYED at Nichols Field
The planes included IL B-25 bombers
and three Bits, The distance from
NorthernmoSt Australia to Manila Ia
roughly 1000 miles; to Davao, i.400,
Since the B-25S have a round trip range,
loaded Of about l,700 miles, they re-
fueled somewhere in American held ter
ritory in the Philippines. The Bills
without refueling.
Gen. Brett issued statement COM
mending highly Gen. Royce, who VOL
unteered for this most important mis-
sion" Gen. Brett said
His tRoycesl accomplishment will
undoubtedly be told in detail at later
date but now 1t is desired
Royce to point out that he has
Honored typified the tremendous
Importance of the air
arm. He has demonstrated to the
highest degree the spirit OF offensive ac-
tion so vital to winning OF any military
conflict He took the flight into enemy
territory and created diSmay and de-
struction at a time most important TO
our forces, and he has returned. The
exscting requirements OF preparation
under the restriction and limitations i'm
posed on our forces by lack OF equip
ment and maintenance facilities tre-
mendously increased the dificulties.
cannot too highly emphasize my pride
in the work accomplished by the Amer
ican air forces participating in this mis-
sion.
Yesterday Toxic disclosed that Amer
lean bombers had struck at the heart OF
the japanese Empire for the first time
in history.
The Japanese in the Philippines pre-
sumably hold more than IS 900 American
and Filipino troops and civilians includ-
ing l6 generals, taken on BataRn Penin-
Sula. The War Department issued this
summary on Friday. The total figure
included approximately $4,000 combat
troops, about $500 sick and wounded, a
number of supply and other non-com-
batant troops and some $4,000 civilians.
The communique said all Army nurses.
81, were evacuated to Corregidor from
Bataan.
Evening star., 1942-04-19

Co. the Texas Co. and the American
Embassy maintain their Offices and liv-
ing quarters side by side with similar
British and other foreign establishments
with the exception of the British En-
baSSy.
There has been criticism in the past
of the American Governments decision
to keep its Embassy across the Yangtze
from Chungking American correspond
ents in Chungking have felt that the
American Embassy in its isolated locality
was not in position to maintain the
closest contact with the Chinese Gov
ernment. Some feeling on the part of
Chungking's populace in this regard de-
veloped over year ago when the jap
aneSe, then confining their aggression
only to China. designated the south bank
of the Yangtze at Chungking as a safety
zone. While the poor city of Chungking
was being mercilesSly bombed and
burned, with her long suffering residents
forced to live for days with little respite
in dank underground shelters, those on
the south bank could, by courtesy of the
Japanese, go about their business and
pleasure comparatively unmolested.
L. S. Food a Luxury.
The British Embassy on the other
hand, under the wise guidance of its
justly renowned Ambassador, Sir Archi-
bald Clark Kerr. stuck it out in the
middle of battered Chungking. The
British Counselor Of Embassy, Sir Ar
thur Blackburn, was seriously wounded
by Japanese bomb. The Embassy
buildings were razed, Sir Archibald s
residence was shaken to pieces. yet the
Union Jack proudly fioated over Chung
king skies and the Chinese people will
never forget the spirit of the British
Ambassador who chose TO suffer with the
people of the country to which he was
accredited.
Missionaries. a few businessmen and
newspaper correspondents complete the
list of Americans in Chungking But
despite the number of Americans here,
there Is no American colony in the
capital of China. The Americans are
scattered all over the city and its out
ShA U.s. 4ueIc are no ALI american get
to-gethers. Probably the last such func-
ton took place on July 4. 1910, when
Willis Peck, now the interned American
Minister 10 Thailand-then Counselor OF
Embassy in Chungking. and Mrs. Peck
gave memorable party. Distances in
Chungking are too great and the in
terests of Americans too varied to make
purely American functions possible even
If they were thought desirable.
With imports into Free China now very
largely confined to absolute military es-
Senials, practically all America made
fooGstuffs are considered Injuries Hence,
the Americans for the most part live on
what the local markets supply. Water
buffalo meat constitutes the only beef
there is The last remaining cans of
Australian or American butter and
cheese are being opened Tomato juice,
grapefruit juice. olives, canned fruits and
imported liquors are mostly thing of
the past.
tccpvrishL ls<.. h ove<sess News Assnss, Incl
Evening star., 1942-04-19

reward for his long devotion to Germany,
which had cost him wound from an
assassin's bullet last September. He be-
came premier. Petain held his title of
Chief of State
Admiral Darlan, the English -hater, be-
came commander in chief of land, sea
and air forces, and the
Lovol communique on the re-
Pstu,,s organization pointedly
identified Darlan as Pc
tain's political heir-designate. Laval
had high position without high title.
He. is at the same time in position
pregnant with certain Illustrations,
Evening star., 1942-04-19

Signs which may be read through the
heavy veil of secrecy around the plans
OF the Allied high command indicate
that the accent is on Europe with
twofold action: One in Western Europe
in the form of an attempt to invade
that part of the continent. and the other
in Russia, to which we will rush every
thing our depleted merchant marine can
carry by way of the White Sea and the
Persian Gulf.
Gen. George C. Marshall, United States
Army chief of staff, and Harry Hopkins,
President Roosevelt's principal war ad-
wiser, have now spent some time in Eng
land. The inspired Interpretation placed
on their visit by the press is that the
much discussed Allied offensive against
Hitler may come sooner than most people
expect.
Military Men Skeptical.
This expectation of coming events
may be entirely correct, although most
professional military men who are con-
versant with the preparedness OF the
American and British armies with ship
building, with the tonnage We now
possess TO transport men and war ma
terials some 5000 miles, and with all the
other means we have at our disposal are
inclined to regard it as a pipe dream
which some optimists may entertain, but
which cannot possibly be fulfilled at this
time.
Responsible naval and military officers
stated a few weeks ago that. as far as
Europe is concerned. we must not think
of offensive operations until sometime
late in l943, If everything goes well.
That advice stands today. In the opinion
OF these men, any attempt to apply an
offensive strategy in Europe today would
be more than dangerous.
The American Army has made tre-
mendous strides in the last few months.
but as recently as November, 194l-thst
is TO say, five months ago-few training
units had the rifles and machine guns
to do all the target practice necessary
to prepare for real fight against q we'll
trained opponent.
British Suffer Reverses.
1t is true that we now have number
of lighting divisions available. but they
are not yet numerous enough for large
scale offensive across the Atlantic. where
Hitler despite the hammering he has
received from the Russians, still has be-
tween 200 and 800 divisions, in the field
and in reserve
The trained British Army has had
serious losses. OF the $50 900 or .50O,-
900 trained British troops, considerable
proportion is in the Near East, where
the British expect a powerful German
attack almost any day. Moreover. Aus
trahan troops had to be sent home and
these divisions had to be replaced with
British units. The Indian contingent in
the Near East may become unreliable
and forces must be held in reserve to
replace them if they falter when the
Nazi attack opens in that area
Considerable quantities of British war
material and substantial numbers OF
planes have been lost in Singapore,
Malaga and India. Although British
production now is adequate, losses Suf-
tered since the outbreak of war with
Japan have been high. Moreover, the
British, seeking TO avoid repetition OF
Greece and Singapore, must continually
reinforce their armies in Libva. Egypt.
Palestine and Irao. Hence. large part
Of their plane and tank production must
Evening star., 1942-04-19

say less concerning China,S financial
condition than any non-ChineSe in the
world. Mr. Rove is a representative OF
Col. Donovan'S CO. -oYdnator OF Informa-
tlon Committee He is engaged in war
work some 1000 miles from Princeton
University, TO which he is still attached.
The Americans In Chungking most in
the public eye are of course the men,
bers of the American military mission to
China. Brig. Gen. John Magruder of
Washington. D. c.. head OF the mission,
is already one of the beSt-knoWn Amer
leans here and is fast becoming one of
the best liked. Gen. Maeruder lives SIM
ply with members of his mission in a
medium-Si1ed house OF Western arch-
lecture His bedroom is also his odice.
In all. there are three residents for the
military missionaries, as they are pop
ularly called
'Jeeps" Are Numerous.
On any day of the week ordinary pas
senger cars flying tiny American flags or
United States Army staff cars or heavy
American trucks or even "jeeps" can be
seen on Chungklng's narrow thorough
fares carrying American Army men to
and from conferences with high officers
of the Chinese general staff
incidentally the 'leeps." of which
there are two in Chungking are reputed
to be the best-riding vehicle over the
Burma road. They have their points in
crowded Chinese traffic, too. The United
States Army staff sergeants who drive
them have been diSsuaded with consid-
erable reluctance from driving the smaz-
ing machine down the broad steps lead
ing TO the main ferry service across the
YsngtZe River
Across this river on the south bank
are the comparatively palatial residences
of what might be referred to as the for
eign vested interests in Chungking"
Away from the dirt and turmoil OF the
city proper the Standard Vacuum Oal
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Asiotic Front

A little more slowly than they con-
quered Malaga, but just as surely, the
Japanese armies are taking control OF
Burma. Their advance has been steady.
Evening star., 1942-04-19

The successes Of their opponents have
been the successes of desperation, short
lived and for the most part meaningless.
Burma for Burmas sake is no great
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The young bowling hero hasn't
received anything other than a sap
on the back, after accomplishing
something that no other bowler in
the country had done on the Sans
Recreation alleys. for yours truly
has seen the Race best bowlers
bowl on the same alleys. The above
mentioned location is the birthplace
Of the Motor City Bowling League.
It is also the birthplace Of Negro
bowling here in the Motor City.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
Griffin Rolls First Perfect Game Among Local Keger
New League
At Palmer

The Cosmopolitan League a new
ly Organized se,-up got under way
last Tuesday night. The headqusr-
iers o. the league is the beautiful
new Palmer Bowl. The teams will
BOWL for eight weeks in what is
called short season.
Pleasant Session Is president of
The league. He is also captain. OF the
scnm'dts Beer team. The Cosmo-
po.itsn league vii, bo&l each Wed
neSday evening at pm, There are
at present six teams in the league.
Schmidts Beer PesrlmSn ss-dry
goods, Monroes Ave, HUI BapTthe
Esqulres and <eam No. l, a bunch
OF newcomers
The league extends an invitation
to any bowling team IN the city 10
JOIN up with them at once for the
season Will be snort and now there
is plenty time left TO roll the few
games that Will enable them to
catch up For team reservations
call tt. 1871.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

Refrigerated motor trucks have been
invented by an Limos man to enable
stor's TO deliver frozen foods 10 GUS
toners
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
RED-CAPs JOIN N.A.A.c.P.

NEW YORK-After having been
addressed by Randall l.. TyuS, as
sistsnt field secretary and Lionel
Barrow. president OF the New York
City branch OF the NAACP.. at
their own request. 81 Red Caps at
New York's Pennsylvania station
have joined the N.AA.CP.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
BOWLERS PAY LAST RESPECTS
TO WALTER PETTIF0RD

Of the best games ever turned in
by him although his team lost three
strais ht games. James Manner, bowl
ed the last two games with the
team turning in 144 and 1876. Walter
was the star in the match. for ne
turned in the highest single game
which was 1872. After the games he
remarked that he was i'll.
The Motor City league sent a
large floral desi On, shaped in the
form Of 2 wheel, with one spoke
broken out. The funeral service
was held last Monday evening from
the Digs funeral home,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
MINNIE DUNCAN HOLDS LEAD
IN QUEEN PIN CONTEST

,.. - 49, E,. ,....t
-''.''''' O''''''' 500 ~" Vs.
Dr. OFrs grIs' IS sun holo4hg the
lead in the Miss Queen Pin popu-
,srtv contest as we wen, 10 press.
NJ, 0,ro.,.s ,o,.i vo,as arc "a oo0
" -, =. -. 40
IN me se'ohu pace poS'''on we
found Mrs Maude ADAMS. also
member OF the Dr. Orr assresa-
non VINO came up rom eIeNen i,t
~ 5oo - r,slros Rs,d,t,n ace and
captain OF the Supreme Linen. ma
tional champs, is in the third place
position with 2OlOO, Mss Bald
yin was IN tourlh place last "eeA
contest Ends May
The Mss Queen Pm contest "ih
close Midnight May l. ms IS me
dead.!ne 10 gel your votes mo lhe
mail. Nal your votes 10 Alfonso
CATO. Bowling Eoitor Of me MIeh'-
gan Chronicle. 2o0 Eliot street. De-
troit, Mich, at once
Inc MISS queen Pm contestants
VIII entertain DOW lol so''e"
man IN the annual ioFsolleh man
banquet 20 De ned N fcw "a
from this setting Inc os'e Will De
announced IN tle next ISSUE Vi ui's
paper,
Tne other STANDINGS OIL Vne CON
iesian's are as ioHo"s'
1. Virginia Do'ph'h ''''''' '%o'ooo
Club Congo)
Z lime Watt .............l3,O00
,o-,s,.,. uo,l,h studio,
sno
d A'oef's DAVIS ''''''''''' o'OOV
Settles and SOM
Z. Hazel Thomas ..,,....'. o'lVV
Supreme blnenl
8 Martha shannon ..,.'.... o'ZoO
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

holds both h.Ehs-a l55 game and
a 1858 series.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

ATLANTA, Ga.-AccordlnE TO an
announcement from the ONCE OF
President Rufus f Clement, War
Information center was opened on
Monday, March 80, at the library Of
Atlanta unIversftF
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29
For Representative
In State Legislature

Fred r. Blevins is the son of the late
DR.. Manley Blevins, who was we'll known
in most of the homes of Ashe County. No
night was too dark and no storm was too
severe for this kind and fatherly old coun-
try Doctor to visit wherever he was called
in his mission of service to relieve pain
and suffering. Fred, too, can be of service
to the people of Ashe County if, with our
votes, we send him to the legislative halls
at Raleigh as our Representative. Fred is
a capable speaker and this, coupled with
an indomitable courage, qualities him for
the important office for which he offers
himself. He will appreciate the support of
every voter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29
For County Commissioner
ED OSBORNE

Ed, veteran of World War l. is one
of Ashe County's successful farmers. He
is also we'll known surveyor, having done
quite bit of land surveying in the county.
He has reputation of sincerity, honesty,
and fair dealing toward his fellow men.
He will appreciate your vote.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29
For County Commissioner
WILLARD LEWIS

Willard is country boy, who has
made good. He is successful lumber
man. Noted among his neighbors for his
honesty and square dealing, living as he
does in one of the most inaccessible Sec
tons of our county, he is we'll qualified to
deal with the problems that confront
greater number of the citizens of Ashe
County. He is worthy of your support
him.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29
For County Sheriff

John Goodman is a progressive citi-
zen, who has peculiar sense of honesty
and fair dealing. He is interested in the
welfare and well being of those who live
around him. John has made a speciality
of attending to his own business thing
which he has done we'll and we feel that
he can be equally successful in carrying
out the duties imposed upon him, should
deserves the support of every voter and
will appreciate the votes of those who
vote for him.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29
For County Commissioner
DENT PENNINGTON

In 1888, Dent was candidate for Sher-
Tiff, although not so we'll known, he made
a good showing, and now offers himself
for another important position. Dent is
a successful farmer, and having made
success in his own vocation, is we'll quail
fled to look after the affairs of our county,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29
For Clerk OF Court
CLINT BLEVINS

Clint is also we'll known in Ashe
County, having at one time served as Dep
uty Clerk under Greer Parsons. For a
number of years he was rural mail carrier.
He is well qualified to fill the position for
which he offers himself.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29

KENNETH B. LINNEY for
State Senator from the TWEEN
ty-ninth district, composed of
Ashe, Watauga, and Allegheny
Counties. A worthy son of a
worthy family, who will rep
resent this section we'll.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29

candidates politicians
convention by majority Of the authorized from all
elected will administer the affairs fair
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29

For Coroner NORMAN GENTRY
excellent character and he well liked by those
office He will
For Surveyor J. B. GALLOWAY
quite experienced Surveyor and will be able to do his job
a efficient b. will
appreciate it.
For United States Senate SAM J. MORRIS
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-10-29

equitable manner, with justice for all al
your neighbors and your friends. Vote
principles of Republic at home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

AT HALF price. bedroom suites. $50;
beautiful walnut and maple finish; choice
lof vanity or dresser, chest of drawers
and full size beds: one year 70 pay for
these crate msrrsd sultss-KENT- F9jRf.
l544i LIVERNoIs, 2 blks. N. Fenkell.
Open every evening.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31
Bedroom Unclaimed. S69

Bedroom Unclaimed, 500
Purchased from Finance Bank Like new
3-pc. gorgeous burl walnut veneer. Large
bed, vanity chest, dustproof. Worth over
S14s.50; yours for $50. No finance co.
Terms.
LIMBS. 1891 FENKELL
AT L1vERNoIs OPEN EWES
BEDROOM BARGAINING 5-pc. bed
4 room suite. including $3.50 American
Beauty mattress and box spring. Terms.
Our x179 value. On sale at. ...... $50. so
WASHINGTON-i365 GRATIOT
Open Evenings
4 CLOSING OUT all samples. crate marred
1 and cancelled living room, dining
room. bedroom. studio couches. make up
your own or 4-room outnts. from S129.
One year 20 pay. Actual savings up "a
\ sos. KENT FURN., 15441 LIVERNOIs.
blks. N. of Fenkell. Open evenings.
CLOsEOUT on all new room outfits; beau
tiful s-pc. dining room suite, exl2 rug,
living room suite 2-pc.; 9x12 rug, table.
IL lamps, 3-pc. bedroom suite. throw rugs.
etc. = xe4- termA- Alvin Furniture, -Sfi6
West Vernon.
DINETTE, 6-PC., FOR DINING ROOM
Beautifully matched mahogany veneers.
displayed for home builder. worth over
500; yours for SIS: terms
LIMBS. 1891 FENKELL
AT LIvERNoIs OPEN Ewes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

carpet service: carpets. rugs.
dyed, cleaned. repaired rehnished. May
fair Rug Cleaning, s244 Lenore. Dear
born O133.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-13
Twisters Hit
OklahomaCitv
27knownDead

Oklahoma City, June Is. -
C.APD-StOrm swept Oklahoma
City counted its known dead at
p and injured at 100 today after
two tornadoes siashed Il twelve
block residential area at the
city'S southwest edge.
Scores we're reported missing
and approximately 60 buildings
were demolished.
Many inhabitants OF the deNaStat-
I'd area entered storm cellars when
the first tornado struck last night
and escaped the force of the second
which came ten minutes later.
The area contained mostly frame
houses, 4 few grocery stores and q
station.
Power and telephone lines broken
the storm hindcred rescue efforts.
Soldiers from VIII Rogers Field
and Red Cross workers labored
throughout the night aiding the in
jured and clearing debris. Victims
crowded the ClaSsrooms and CORR
dorS of a graded school which pro-
vided the homeless With cots, blank
cts and clothing.
OF the dead. SIX were men, anc
eleven women and ten children.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-13
Powerful
Contingent
Well Armed
Newest AEF to Arrive
in Northern Ireland
G ARR e S Armored
Units N e e d e d For
Q p e n i n g Second
Front; Other War
News.
(By The Associated Press

a powerful new contingent OF
Chlted States troops, thousands
strong, has arrived in northern
Ireland to help carry out the
urgent tasks Of creating q
new front in Europe in 1912.
1t Was disclosed today as the
pitch Of battle in Russia and
north Africa rOse ever higher.
An official announcement said
United States W~arshlpS escorted
the AEF transports across the
Atlantic without incident.
Swinging down the gang
plank to the tune of Deep in the
Heart Of Texas, the American
doughboys brought with them
tank destroyer forces and more
armOred units needed for an Of
fenSiVe.
On the north African front,
British headquarters acknOW1cdg
ed a dangerous new axis thrust
as German Field Marshal Erwin
Rommel's armored columns ad-
vanced upon Acroma, only ten
miles west of the key British
stronghold at Tobruk.
The British declared, however.
that "all our positions arc in
tact" and reported that an axis
>,, -nt IL %n,, rN1rr
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-13
Steel Ordered
For Pipeline

Washington. June l3.-(AP1-Pe-
troleum CoOrdinator lCkeS announC-
ed today an order for $50 miles of
24-inch steel tubing had been placed
With the National Tubing Co.. Pitts
bureh. to build the worlds largest
oiI-carrying pipeline from Texas to
the Salem, Ill.,, area.
The line. expected to be cOmplet-
ed in December, VIII deliver some
300 900 barrels of oil daily to south
ern Illinois for tranS-Shipnent to the
eastern ScabOard to help relieve the
petroleum. shortage IN this area.
IckcS' office said the price to be
paid for the huge tubing order still
was in the process If nego1latlon. it
was expected TO run into millions Of
dollars. Total cost of the line lnclud-
ing rights of way has been estimate
ed st between S35,90H, eco and $40