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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
L. S.TankS
In Action
In Burma
BY DARRELL BERRIGAN
United Press stan Correspondent

MANDALAY, Burma, March Z.
-American-made tanks have been
thrown into action for the first
time in the Burma war on the
vital front so miles northeast of
Rangoon, where japanese troops
threaten the Burma road and
Rangoon. the capital, it was re-
vealed today.
The American-made war mon
sters were thrown against the
japanese in the rice fields which
serve as the key battle-ground.
Military quarters said the tanks
had served 10 some extent TO off
set the numerical superiority oi
the japanese, who had thrus,
across the Sittang River to men.
ace the Rsngoon-Lashio railroad
and 10 threaten the entrapment
Of thousands of empire troops to
the south.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
Japanese
Closing On
Bandung
BY III. j. TICHELMAN
United Press stan Correspondent

BANDUNG. Java, March T.
The thunder of Japanese artillery
fire echoed through Banding to-
day in portentous prelude to a
direct assault by japanese storm
troops on the exhausted Neither
lands army which had taken its
stand for a finish fight on the
plain around the city.
japanese bombing, dive-bombing
and fighter planes, in complete
control of the air. ranged over the
city and the fighting lines. attack.
ing at will, the dive bomber;
hurting down on the troops ir
their strong points in an attempt
TO soften the defense for the shock
forces which moved into position
10 the north.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07

HOLLYWOOD, March Z 1NS).
Enrol Flynn, athletic motion pic
ture star. today was under orders
to take things easier because Of
an attack of what is commonly
known as athletes heart
DR.. Frederick Turnbull, after so
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
FIGHT IN THE OPEN

Tanks. it was said, were espe-
cially suitable because the Japa-
nese must come into the open 10
continue their offensive against
Rangoon. after weeks in which
they had the advantage of jungle
and thick underbrush.
A communique said that tanks
supporting infantry units were in
flictlng heavy casualties on the
japanese and that British planes
had bombed japanese troops, COM
munications and staff cars.
II was admitted in an army
communlque that fighting had
now moved 10 the vicinity Of Pegu.
30 miles northeast Of Rangoon. on
the railroad which is the link 10
the Burma road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
TWO SHIPS OVERDUE

WASHINGTON. March Z INS).
The navy announced today that
the ships Olympic, A 5.335-ton
tanker, and the Norvana. a
freighter of 2,677 tons, are long
overdue and presumed lost.
1t was indicated that at least
so persons persisted in the sup
posed sinkings. both believed due
10 enemy submarine action. The
N"rvana was built in 1920 at
Saginaw. Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
DOCKS FUNCTIONING

MANDALAY. Burma. March
(1NS).-All docks and essential
services in RangoOn are still func-
tlonlng. \ complete Scorched
earth program for these installa-
tlons has been worked out, but
there has been no general demoli-
ton yet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07

lives. In addition, 80 Jap war
ships and al transports were re.
ported damaged.
But the newspaper pointed out
that Japan has deprived the
United Nations Of:
43 per cent of the worlds tin.
SO per cent Of the rubber.
3 per cent of the oil.
30 per cent Of the quinine.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
Gasoline Rationinq
Expected in Week

WASHINGTON. March Z tCP).
Gasoline rationing appeared vir-
tually inevitable today, with off,
Gals organizing details of this
newest wartime restriction on the
civilian public. A rationing order
may come within a week.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
U-BOATS ATTACK TWO

AN EAS ERN CANADIAN
p o r T, March Z GNS) - Two
tankers discharged their cargoes
of precious high-test gasoline to-
da' after limping into port despite
gaping torpedo holes in their bulls
They were attacked by enemy
submarines in widely separated
areas of the western Atlantic
One fought off the U-boat that
torpedoed her with gunfire, while
the other, unar1ned. made the
enemy sub duck for cover by at
tempting TO ram il.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
Crowds al Mooney Bier

SAN FRANCISCO. March
CCP).-The body Of Tom Mooney
lay IN state today while thousands
Of his friends from the ranks o.
labor passed by the bier 10 pay
final homage to the celebrated la
Dor MARTYR.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
II LOST ON SHIP

PHILADELPHIA. March 7
lINS).-Sinking of vessel-its
name undisclosed was revealed
today when the navy announced
that relatives had been notified
that IA members Of the crew were
missing and that two have been
saved.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
Il Turk Officers
Reported Seized

LONDON. March 7 up
Radio Bern reported today that
II Turkish officers had been ar
rested for offenSes against the
security of the state.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
DARKER BY THE HOUR

The japanese were reported TO
have been repulsed at one point
north of Banding. military head
quarters Of the Dutch East Indies,
but no doubt remained that the
situation was approaching ex-
tremity.
Western Java had been lost.
The Japanese were approaching
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
Blast, Flames
Follow Crash
On Highway
Many Homes Wrecked
in Selma, N. Carolina;
Hotel Burns, Inn Falls

SELMA, y. C.. March 7 (UP) 49,
At least two persons were killed
and approximately 100 were in.
jured. some critically, when a
transport truck loaded with black
powder and hand grenades crashed
into car al a highway intersec'
tion near here today and va!
blown 10 bits.
international News Service
said four persons were killed
and 80 or more inluredD
The explosion did not occur I'M
Ill nearly an hour after the acct
dent. The truck caught fire after
the crash and while volunteers anc
hremen were trying desperately
TO eAtinguiSh the flames II blew up
Flames shot 500 feet into tho
air and debris was blown a quar-
OF a mile.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
The Weather

The sun vii So A. 7.2a > N today.
ard rise 'omorr1F A. 7.5S m
The moon VIII rise tomorrow A. II IS
4. m, and set tomorrow AZ IL 20 A. m
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
Sea Battles
Raging toCut
American Aid
Fleet Bearing Filters,
Planes, Tanks. Guns
Defies Submarines
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE
United Press stan Correspondent

LONDON, March IA gigantic
United States convoy is steaming
through the southwest Pacific to
aid in the defense of Australia and
lay the foundations for an eventual
offensive against japan, London
Daily Mail correspondent reported
today in a dramatic dispatch
dated aboard an American war
ship"
Infantrymen, hundreds of crack
pilots, planes. tanks and guns are
in the convoy which, the corre-
spondent said. could be seen
spread out in every direction over
the sea from his ship.
NAVAL BATTLE RACES
The dispatch said naval battles.
which could not yet be reported
because of military reasons, were
now being fought over wide areas
of the vast Pacific.
Quoting American naval off,
GERS that they were confident they
could smash the japanese navy,
ship for ship, but that the battle
would be hard, the dispatch added:
They by no means rule out
the possibility that the japanese
will be able to continue to de-
liver heavy blows not only In
the south Pacific but at other
key naval bases and at the
coastline of the United States
mainland"
FLEET SPLITS UP
Walter Farr, the Daily Mail
fleet correspondent. reported that
as the American convoy steamed
toward its destination, the United
States feet had split into what
might be considered a number Of
fleets. each self-protecting. each
able to strike swiftly by sea or
air, to meet japanese threats.
Those swift-moving, heavily
armed. new-type American de-
stroyers which I can see hover
ing on the horizon are doing q
thorough job" he reported.
Ito those who are wondering
what exactly the American feet
II going 10 do can only quote
the words of the captain of this
ship when I came aboard:
Just stick around here
awhile and you'll see plenty
DESCRIBES CONVOY
The Daily Mail correspondents
description of the American con-
voy was
As I write this dispatch
aboard an American warship
plunging through the sun
drenched Pacific can see
spreading out In every direction
a great convoy Of ships carrying
American troops, pilots, planes, "
tanks and guns 20 help In the
battle for the southwest Pacific.
These massive forces viii not
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
TruthH0usinQ
Will Reopen
For Negroes
Up TO Washington
TO Guard Tenants,
Official Asserts

Now that the federal govern
ment has decided that Negroes
shall occupy the Sojourner Truth
defense housing project. scene Of
riot between whites and Negroes a
week ago, it is up 10 the govern
ment 10 protect the tenants
Ethan w. Thompson, president o.
the Detroit housing commission
said today.
Decision 10 rent the project u
Negroes was reaffirmed yesterday
by John r. Blandford Jr., re-
Gently appointed head OF the ma.
tional housing agency. Blandforc
set no date for occupancy and die
not state how another riot is tc
be avoided.
1T Is a government project
and the responsibility for NOV
ing in Of tenants and their pro-
lection after they are moved in
rests with the government,
Thompson said. II think we can
assume that the police are not
equipped to cope with the situa-
ton, after what happened last
Saturday.
We certainly can't have
people being killed and the only
authority that can handle the
l.
MEETING NEXT WEEK
Thompson said the commission
would call a meeting Tuesday or
Wednesday TO discuss the Brad
ford decision. made after a series
of Washington conferences, includ-
ing one with Mayor Edward j.
JeffricS Jr.
In announcing that the govern
ment'S original decision 10 rent
the project 10 Negroes was still
in effect. Blandford said.
"SojOurner Truth was planned
for Negro occupancy and the
decision To that end is still In
Nu'NN. ODNlOuSIN, " ~ VuI Nv
sire that such occupancy take
place under the most favorable
conditions. To this end the ma
tional housing agency recognizes
its responsibility and will take
the necessary steps TO compose
existing difficulties.
WAR MEASURE
I'VE are at war. This IL a war
housing project. In permitting
their emotions to take control,
both sides In this controversy
have lost sight Of that fact for
moment. am sure the
patriotism of the citizens Of De-
troit will assert itself and that
peaceful council will bring
speedy end To controversy
that can have broad implications
Ii continued.
Detroit Is making too inn
portant a contribution To our
war effort TO have its attention
so diverted"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
Munitions Truck Blows Up; 2 Die, 100 Hurt
Tow Fee
Graft Laid
To Police

Common Pleas Judge Gerald
Groat today was asked by attor-
ney Glenn ". Palon on behalf OF
his client. Claud Corbit, 10 call a
one-man grand jury to investigate
an alleged conspiracy between
state police and a garage COM
pany at 25743 West Seven Mile
road.
According 10 Palon, the Okay
Garage and the state police have
an agreement whereby car owners
involved in accidents are allegedly
forced 10 pay excessive fees FOL
towing and storage by the garage
Palon said that Corbit, whc
lives at 256O0 Orchard Lake road
was involved in an accident mile
and one-half from the garage II
December, 1871.
While calling for aid, the car
was removed and Corbit found il
the next day IN the lot of the
Okay Garage
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
GIVEN TOWING BILL

Missing from the car were 4
spare tire. an overcoat. a towing
chain, an extra battery. brief.
cases and mechanics tools, Palon
SAID
According 10 Palon, Corblt was
informed by the garage owner
that they did not have the arti.
Giles. Corhit was given a towing
bill for $50 for having the car
towed the mile and one-half.
4 writ Of replevin was obtained
against the garage, Palon salu
and the owner returned the spare
tire and tube, but denied all
knowledge of the other missing
items.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
IN THE
NEWS
Saturday Symposium

XTOUR advice to the British
that they now concede the
right of independence to
India, Is not only a magnificent
service to the cause OF the United
Nations, and to the people OF
India, but also TO the people OF
Britain.
Your analysis of the war situa.
ton In the Far East with refer.
ence TO India, In your column, Ir
The News" OF Sunday, Februar,
18th. Is very comprehensive.
IL Is plain truth.
And, IL has now been vlndicatet
by the fall of Singapore. and the
subsequent comments made by
Premier Hideki TOTO OF japan con
corning how he plans TO swing
India into his own orbit of influ
ence.
According TO United Press
despatch OF February 10th from
Toxic, Premier Tojo said:
india noW has golden
opportunity TO throl0 Of Anglo
v American domination. Japan
expects her to restore for her.
self the status Of india for the
Indians. and tciH not stint her
sell an crtcnding assistance TO
patriot efforts Of Indians"
Here, then. Is an open promise
OF help TO those who might start
revolt against Britain. With
Singapore in their hands. the
Japanese can talk 80 that all India
will hear what they are saying.
What are the simple facts OF the
political situation In India:
The British administrators
armed with totalitarian powers
have managed to muster up ar
army OF about a million men.
a large proportion of them vii
be retained in, or on the frontier
of India. TO help quell any revolt
or attack by frontier tribe>men.
The Indian soldiers, greai
fighters A. they are. could be
greater still, II they had cause
or an ideal to fight for.
To imagine that nothing could
demoralize them may prove to be
n dclusiOn.
Their number is nothing com.
pared Ia the millions and millions
Of men who can he turned into
AfirSt class fighters, imbued with
the spirit 90 die, II they were
fighting for the unification and
liberation of their own country
as you have 50 wonderfully
pointed out.
The Indian National Congress
the formidable party Of India''
patriots which at present il the
most powerful factor in India
behavior, has named itself after
the American Congress, moi
after the British parliament"
From the beginning, the patriots
of India have been inspired by IN,
American Declaration OF indie
pendence, by its immortal prln
ciples Of liberty and democracy.
The leaders of India, men Xix,
Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharla
Nehru and President Azad. ar,
american minded; and they ar,
doing every thing they can (,
obtain for India genuinel,
American solution. an American
destiny, for their country.
Today, America IL burdene,
with the issues of India; for Indii
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
MANY HOMES WRECKED

The blast set fire 10 a roadside
hotel and other nearby buildings
wrecked homes within a radius Of
several blocks and shattered thou
sands of window pancS,
The two known dead were idcn-
tilted as George Stroup. Gastonia
y. G.. and Cecil 'Propst, New Hol-
land. y. c.
Witnesses esaid the two mon
ignored warnings and drove down
the highway past the burning
truck Just as it exploded.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-07
BODIES IN RUINS

~ least % persons were re-
moved from the Hotel Talton,
near the intersection, before it
was consumed by flames. Flremen
SAID they saw at least three
bodies in the ruins. Many Of those
removed had been injured.
Gerkins Tavern, beside the
highway, collapsed and several
persons were injured there.
The truck was carrying the
powder and grenades on army con-
Segment. according TO the drivers,
Del Carter and Raymond ONell
Avery. Avery was injured slightly.
The car that collIded with the
truck was driven by Mrs. Minnie
Lewis, %, of Raleigh. y. c. Mrs.
Lewis was burned critically.
Most of the injured were those
sleeping in the hotel and in tourist
cabins near the scene, witnesses
said.
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TODAY-In The Times

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Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13
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Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13
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Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13

lima was crouched against the
bulwarks and the Indian squatted
beside her. For'rard the Arab
crew were rolled in blankets eX-
cept for a lookout.
Silently Nat reached the deck
The Indian was so engrossed that
he did not see or hear him when
Nat jumped.
He got his hands about the
Indians stringy neck and held on
grfmly. Misri Lal's heels
drummed on the deck.
"Sit on his feet" Nat gasped.
The girl rolled on the strug-
Cling Indian and Nat held on in
a death grip until the man slack
ened in his hands.
dead ,"
Yes" whispered Nat Help
me shove him oversize"
Stealthily they heaved the
Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13
BIS 4HR W0MAN -

weather and she was forced 10
bail out. She landed in an
estuary OF the Thames River and
was drowned.
Behind the tragedy of her
short career was a remarkable
life and Anna Neagle takes the
part perfectly on the screen. II
is a new role for Anna, who has
been seen singing and dancing, or
playing historical parts. But she
takes the challenge exceptionally
well and proves beyond all doubt
that she is capable and talented
dramatic actress.
Amy Mollison was born Amy
Johnson in Hull, England, and
early in life she refused TO con-
form 10 conventional standards.
When she grew older she decided
TO make her mark in a mans $
field-aviation She was the
first woman in the world 70 re-
ceive a ground engineers license,
rigger's license and became
Britains first woman pilot.
Her flying activities came to
the attention of Lord Wakefield
who helped her secure second
hand Moth Plane. In IT, she set
forth for Australia-the first
such flight ever made.
While in Australia, she met
jim Mollison. a transport pilot
who was inspired by her achieve
ment to match her flight.
Jim tried a flight to Londor
TO see Amy but he crashed the
first time. He tried again, but
when he reached London founc
Amy off on another flight-thi'
time to Capetown. South Africa
Jim was determined TO see Amy
and set off after her.
In the film. the part Of jim
Mollison is played by Robert
New ton, remembered for hi'
Cockney part in Major Bar
bara."
The film is thrilling and dra
matte and is we'll worth seeing
Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13
Thar She Blows" - Salty Yarns of the WhoIers

limp figure over the rail and it
sank with a dull splash.
Now" Nat whispered. ANY
guns ?"
She pointed TO a long, curved
stock muzzle loader.
He took it and examined its
flint and printing.
Loaded Now honey, you get
some sleep. We're okay until
morning"
Obediently the girl curled up
against the bulwark.
All that night the little vessel
rolled along the coast. Then the
sun rose and he sailed dead before
it. Wrapped in the still wet
burnoose he was still unrecog-
nizable to the Arabs.
He gripped the gun at his feet
CONTINUED on Page 16)
Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13
(Contiuued from Page 14)

catch me at night, take me
Cairo. Abdul buy me at Zanzi-
bar. You go, you take me go -
Her eyes were pleading, her
mouth half open with eagerness.
Sure I'll take you away if
you can figure out how to jump
the place"
Listen" she whispered. stand
ing close 10 him. Abdul gone
TO Banani, Soon dhow come,
take cloves. take coffee"
Il savvy. We get aboard
But will they give us passage ?"
You strong-brave man" Her
bright head was close TO his chin.
"Okay, honey" Nat grinned.
We'll get aboard somehow"
"H-h-h- st "
Her slim figure melted into the
shadows.
For a week he saw nothing Of
lima. Then one morning there
was a bleating Of horns and a
dhow stood off a hundred yards
from the beach.
Where was lima? Nat searched
the compound while pretending
10 watch the slaves made secure,
but there was no sign Of her or
Abdul.
Then came guards TO lock him
in his hut. He crouched by the
barred window watching the
light fade on the beach.
Suddenly he heard screams
from the palace woman's
screams! He made out a small
struggling group going towards
the beach.
Nat strained frantically at the
bars OF the window. How could
he get out?
He put his face against the
bars and yelled.
"Misri Lal! Misri Lal."
A guard grinned at him.
"Misri Lal." Nat roared and
clutched at his throat II sick,
savvy? Bring water! Moya" :"
The man grunted and moved
into the darkness. Then he heard
the guard fumbling at the door
He ran silently TO it, crouching
behind it as il opened.
In the shadow he made out the
shape OF the mans head and
drove his fist with all his might
into the jaw. There was a gasp,
a strangled scream and the man
dropped.
Outside, he locked the door and
wrapping the guards burnoose
about him raced for the beach.
He waded into the water and
struck out towards the vessel
Finally he reached her, gripped
the rudder and held on fighting
for breath.
Then he heard the thin tone OF
Misri Lal.
you beautiful, love you
All times / watch you, l love
you. You come with me-"
Nat heard the sound of strug.
gle.
You she-cat," spat the Indian
You bite my hand"
mo touch me, you dog"
Nat heard an order in Arabic
and the tiller swung.
Nat peered astern. the lights
had disappeared and the shore
was a thin smear against the
sky. He climbed putting his heac
over the stern board.
Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13

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Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13

the late Amy Mollison, one of the
greatest women filters. who lost
her life not long ago while in
the service Of the British Air
Transport Auxiliary Service. She
was ferrying a plane from the
factory to an air field of the
Royal Air Force. Her Oxford
bomber ran out of gas in thick
Detroit evening times., 1942-09-13
BY ]. II. STURDEVANT,
Motion Picture Editor.

~INCE we. in America, are
now in the process of enlist
Sing our women for military
and naval service, wings and
the Woman" is a motion picture
Of special interest.
II concerns the adventures of