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Evening star., 1942-07-08

SlCuoAe%otAS.
The Germans have cleared the
Crimea and shouldered back the
Red Army with more or less success
on a i5O-mile line OF the southern
front since starting 1912 offensive
opera tons on the Kerch Peninsula
two months ago today. Pincers
threaten the Caucasus.
All German gains in this period,
however, probably total less than
$4,000 square miles, in contrast to
the 335 600 square miles occupied in
the first two months of the Russian
war.
Two months after Adolf Hitler S
legions struck east June %, l941
they had swept to the Dnieper River,
occupied such centers as Novgorod,
Smolensk and Nikolaev and estab-
lished siege lines about Kiev, Odessa
and Leningrad, or which only
Leningrad was to survive.
Russias s southern line sags deepest
under the weight OF Nazi fire and
steel at Voronezh, 1870 miles east Of
kurSk.
The Germans hold Kupyansk, $50
miles southwest of Voronezh, as the
result Of a 60-mile drive from their
base at Kharkov. They are battering
Red Army positions in between
Otherwise, the long mainland front
is essentially as it has been for
months.
The Russians stand guard below
Leningrad before such Nazi occupied
points as Novgorod, Staraya Russa
Rzhev, Gzhatsk, Vyazma. Bryansk
Orel Cnorthern anchor of the
Voronezh operations. Kupyansk,
Slavyansk, Stalino and Taganrog.
Evening star., 1942-07-08
MiddIesbrough District
Nozi Bombers' TARGET

BERLIN Cfrom German broad
casts) July 8 (P.-For the second
successive night German bombers
attacked the Northeast English
Coast port and industrial district of
Middlesbrough, starting extensive
fires and causing widespread dam
age, the high command said today.
A communique reported that Ger
man coastal batteries shelled war
important detectives in the Dover
area" and that light bombers sank
one 10,0OO-ton ship and badly dam
aged another of the same size in
opera tons along the English Chan
mel.
Evening star., 1942-07-08
Official Told to Holve
'Nothinq' Bike Quote

p, the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, July S.-What
asked Paul Barksdale DOrr, Is hal1
of nothing?
Mr.. D'Orr, California director OF
the Office of Price Administration
was peering into an empty envelope
The letter from Washington stated
the July and August bike rationine
quota was inclosed.
It looked, therefore, Mr.. Dor
decided, as if the bike quota was
nothing"
Then Mr.. D'Orr picked up another
envelope. 1t instructfa him to halve
the previous quota.
Evening star., 1942-07-08

caused by the popular belief that
each stamp in a sugar book repre-
sents a pound OF sugar which may
be obtained in a specified two-week
period. Normally this is true,
though OPA makes no advance
commitments for the stamps and
consequently can increase or de-
crease the value as they see fit.
Evening star., 1942-07-08
Heads Trinidod Bose

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, July
8 (P.-The increasing Importance
of naval operations in the Caribbean
area was reflected in the announce
ment by United States naval author
tiles last night that Rear Admiral
Jesse B. Oldendorf has arrived in
Trinidad to become commandant at
the Chsguaramas naval operations
ha 60
Evening star., 1942-07-08
Congress in Brief
Fy the Associated Press.

Fy the Associated Press.
Senate:
In recess.
Appropriations Subcommittee con-
tinues hearings on $1.808, ,0O0, 900
supplemental appropriation bill.
Interstate Commerce Committee
considers Florida pipe line and
barge canal bill in executive session.
House:
In recess.
Ways and Means Committee
studies final draft of new tax bill.
Evening star., 1942-07-08
EncircIement of Reds
Claimed by Germans

BERLIN From German Broad
casts, July lP9.-Tne encirclement
and capture Of numerous Soviet
troops northwest OF Voronezh In en-
larging g. German salient in that
general district and the surrounding
of strong Russian forces on the
Rzhev front west OF Moscow were
Evening star., 1942-07-08
Record for Last 81 Hours.

Record for Last 81 Hours.
From noon Yesterday to noon today
Highest, 81, 6:1Op.m Year ago, So.
Lowest, "a, 6:45 am. Year ago, 73.
Record TemHeratures This Year.
HE ehest, "a. on May J.
Lowest, g. on January IL.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, IS per cent at $50 am.
Lowest, 33 per cent, at $50 pm.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1942-07-08
Weather Report

he'd by the Unit
tonight; gentle to
and thunderstors IN
occasional thunder
storms portion
Evening star., 1942-07-08
Rents Cos Transport

To relieve its gasoline shortage,
Chile has rented vessel to carry
the fuel from Peru.
The more you hnd. the quicker
the end. Buy W. bonds now.
Evening star., 1942-07-08

The more you lend, the quicker
the end. Buy War bonds now.
Evening star., 1942-07-08
Russia

Continued From First Page)
detachments. Our tanks met the
enemy steadfastly.'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
Braves Plan
Cage Season

Coach Lawrence Hutchison Will
issue his first call for the Npsilauu
High School basketball squad at
p m. today when candidates Tor
the varsity and second teams will
meet in the gymnasium.
Starting his nrst year as basket
ball coach at Ipsilanti High, Coacn
Hutchison finds only two veterans
from last years squad returning,
Capt. Robert Meyer and Robert
Moffett both senior guards. An
other promising candidate is Jim
Miller, junior center All three
ended the football Season Thursday
night.
The problem Of transportation
has held up the scheduling of
games this year. but practice will
officially begin Monday for the
opening here Dec. against Birm-
ingham. More will be known about
high school basketball this year
after a state meeting early in De-
cember. one OF the suggestions
made for this year is the playing
Of concentrated schedules with
teams within the surrounding area
At today's meeting, Coach Hutchi-
son will discuss eligibility of the
players, medical examinations,
training and rules and policies for
the game itself.
Coach Hutchinson himself has
spent p years il basketball lie
played four years as guard IN
the Cass City High School team
and four on the Central Michigan
squad as a guard and forward. Lat
er he coached two years at the
Catholic School, Mt. Pleasant and
II years in public schools.
An all-round athlete, Coach Hut
Gibson has played on football and
baseball teams in the schools ne
attended, and several years on De
troit baseball teams while in 1929
30, he was a member of the St
Louis Cardinals.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

The opinion has also been ex-
pressed that Coach Fritz Crisler
may change the hve-man defensive
line used against Notre Dame and
employ different formation
against Ohio State.
The Big Ten Race shows Ohio
leading with tive wins and one
loss, Wisconsin second with three
wins and one loss and Michigan
third with two victories and one
loss
Wisconsin, which last week mar
rowly avoided defeat at the hands
Of Northwestern with a touchdown
i'm the last is seconds for 2OI9
score, faces another tough assign
meut this Saturday i'm Monnesota.
At East Lansing. Coach Charles
Bachman's Michigan State squad
is ready for West Virginia Satur-
day. Seeking their fourth triumph
in eight starts, the Spartans have
become Iron Men in their en-
gamements so far. most of the play
ers averaging 80 minutes per game
with Tackle Alga Conner seeing
action for better than 50 monutes
per contest
Pawlowsk. out for several weeks
because of an injury donned play
ing toys this week and Concen-
rated on place-kicks Last year
the Spartans defeated West Viz
ginia. l4-I2.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
EcOrse Wins Over Braves by $50
Michigan Again in LimeIight
in Game With Ohio Buckeyes

University of Michigan WOlyer-
ines Will occupy the national lime
light the second week in a row
when Saturday they engage Ohio
State at Columbus, o, In a game
that may decide tie Big Ten cham
pionship
Following their 1920 victory over
Notre Dame last week, Coach Fritz
Crisler's valiant warriors again
were the subject Of considerable
ballyhoo this week by sports eX-
perJs who heralded the conference
leading Ohio State Buckeyes as a
different proposition than the irish.
Ohio is credited with the finest
backheld OF any team so far on
Michigan's schedule, operating both
from the single wing back and T
formation. They pointed out Gene
Fekete, Findlay. o.. fullback who
they said has done more than any
other player for the Buckeye this
season; Paul Sarringhaus, Les Hrr-
yath, halbacks. said to be faster
than anything Michigan has faced.
and Capt. George Lynn, top block.
err and signal caller
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
HIT m MISSES


A new ladies' bowling league, re-
Gently organized at the Masonic
Temple Alleys. has as officers, Ann
Robinson. president; Betty GRAMS,
vice president. and Esther StookeE
secretary-treasurer. The league
bowls Thursday evenings
Team captains are Pat Arnold.
Team 4. Mary c. Murphy. Team 2;
Gretchen Kruse. Team g, and Ruth
Niffenger, Team 1.
The scores:
Team Four
Shirley Nelson 35S, Pat Arnold
go. Mary Osypczuk 225 Katherine
Heeney 267, Mary Fiorito 1888, Betty
Grants 329.
Team Two
Mary c. Murphy 2Su, Kay Hollo-
way 3l3. Delorous Cole 3ll, Betty
McKillen 2i5.
Team Three
Gretchen kruse 36S. Esther Stoo-
key 267. Chris Briggs 2SS. Joan Jen-
nings 239.
Team One
Ruth Niffeneger PCS, Dorothy Bal
linger 1924, Ann Robinson 3l7, Mary
Schadel 239, Honey Wills 317.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
NORMAN TREACYS GUESTo
AT FAREWELL PARTY


Jacksonville, Mich, Nov. 20 A
farewell party for Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Treacy and family was held
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clare
wilkinson, Lake Po.nte Pass. Satur.
day evening The evening was spent
playing games and dancing After
a dainty lunch two albums Of rec
ords we're presented to the honored
couple.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Studor. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bir-
beck, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex NroCzkow-
ski. Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett Colcare.
Mr.. and Mrs, Russell klutzel, Mr..
and Mrs. Clare Wilkinson and Miss
Lucille Mroczkowski
The Treacy's, who are the parents
Of triplets and three other children,
have now moved to Detroit where
Mr. Treacy is employed by the De
troit Edison Company. The trlp,ets
now past nine months of age. are in
splendid health. Timothy is now
able TO climb up by a chair. and his
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
Locals Finish
Year

An Ecorse steam roller ran up
the highest score this year for op-
ponents AGAINST Ypsilanti High in
defeating the Braves at Ecorse
Thursday night. $50. Last year
the Braves yanquished Ecorse,
2G-e0.
The Braves ended the season
with one victory and eight losses.
which was one win less than last
season when they made a record
OF two victories and seven losses
The lone victory this year was over
Howell last week, 26-0.
Giving away plenty Of weight
TO Ecorse. Ypsilanu High started
cut in encouraging fashion. march
ing down the field after the open
ing Kickoff 10 the Ecorse 20
where they lost on downs. The
TWO teams hattled on fairly even
terms for most OF the first quart
er until il looked like the score
might be close. EcOrse scored a
touchdown towards the end OF the
first quarter but missed the con
version
Size and weight began to tell In
the second quarter and the Ecorse
aggregation began TO roll scoring
TWO touchdowns and converting
both points for a 200 half time
lead They were frequent visitors
al the Ypsilanti goal line in the
final two periods with two touch
downs in each frame.
Ypsilanti got TO the opponents
20 yard line on occasions but We're
prevented from scoring Five SEN
icrs. four OF them in The starting
lineup. played their last game Of
prep football. They were Co-cap-
taius Nelson Boik and Robert Moi
felt center and quarterback
EVart Meyer, fullback Robert
Houck. left guard and George
Hayes, left tackle
Coach Edwin W Shadford will
start swimming practice next
week.
The 1912 football record.
Melyindsle 81. Ypsilanti o
Lincoln Park 12, Ypsllani o
Plymouth 7. Ypsilanti 6.
Dearborn %. Ypsilanti o
Wayne :, Npsilanti q.
Birmingham 19,.Ypsilauti 10
Ann Arbor SO. Ypsilanti Is
Ypsilanti %. Howell o
Fcorse IS. Npsilanti o
The line-ups
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
Rad CROSS TO SEND
CHRISTMAS MONEY ORDERS

The Red Cross group have decid-
ed to send money orders to the To-
cal boys in service for Christmas.
Mrs. J. d. Sample will send them
to the following boys: Pvt. Howard
Griffen, Selfridge Field, Cal; Aub-
rey Mccartney, Sioux Falls, 5. D.,
Pvt John Bausano, Nebraska; Pvt.
Paul Studor, Texas; pvt Paul
Goodyear. Norfolk Va, and Dan
Heuer. Chicago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
By STANLEY

Hurst I'D daughter Merlene we're
also celebrated. The dinner also
honored Kenneth Hurst who Is en-
tering the Army this week.
Three beautiful birthday cakes
helped to decorate the table and
the honored guests we're remem-
bered with gifts. Twelve were pres
ent.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
HOME EXTENSION CLUB
MEETS AT MlNARD HOME

Mrs Frances Yeckley. Miss Susan
Ninard and Mrs. William Neubert
We're hostesses to the Home Exten-
sion club at the Minard home We'd
resday. After a delicious luncheon
Miss Minard conducted the business
meeting Work on rugs was contin-
ued
The next meeting will be in the
form of a Christmas party at the
home Of Mrs. Wilmer Corkins De
cember rs with Mrs. John Dixon and
Mrs. Andrew NollisOn assisting
hostesses. Eighteen were present
for the meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

Mrs Hannah, Rochester, n Y.
has returned home after spending
two weeks at the home OF her son
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ham.
man.
Mrs. Elizabeth Walker and Mrs.
Rakoyen, Detroit, were Wednesday
visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Walker.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
SIX LAID OFF

Detroit, Nov. 19-INS-"Lack OF
business" today resulted in six
employees of the tract index de
partment, being laid off by the
Wayne County Board of Auditors.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
ASKED 10 ADVERTISE

Lansing. Mich, Nov coins
The next session Of the legislature
will be asked 10 continue an APP
preparation 10 advertise Michigan
food products, it was reported to
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

Stewart ~
Whitmire 35S, Fischer 2S4, Fash
baugh 24N. Baker 2S3, Stewart All;
totals, 553. 571, $50. 1914.
South ~
Kuster (sub) 400. Hayward (subl
334. South pa, f. Miller 2S3, Weay-
or 255, handicap 81; totals, 527, 527,
6l5. 1863
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
New Residents

Mrs. George Godfrey. daughter
Miss Grace and son Charles brought
a load of goods from Kalkaska Fri
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Godfrey returned
TO Kalkaska for another load Satur-
day. They will live on Bradley ST.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

Wyma. IS. was accidentally shot
and killed while hunting So miles
northeast OF Iron Mountain, Mich.
Wyma was employed by the Holland
board OF public works.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
Soldier and Bride Return

Tech. Sgt. Clyde Lohr, stationed
in Missouri, and his bride, have re-
turned to Missouri after spending
a week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Lohr and other relatives
here
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
-FOUR HoNoRED AT
ANN ARBOR PARTY

Miss Lois Corkins was an honor
guest al a birthday dinner party
sunday at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hurst and family at
Ann Arb0r. The birthdays Of Mrs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
BowLing Scores

WAsHTENAW LADIES LEAGUE
The Washtenaw County Ladies
Bowling League will meet next
Friday instead Of Thursday, which
is Thanksgiving Day. The stand
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

The Pleasure Club will meet At
the hall Friday evening for supper
and a social evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

Holland. Mich. Nov. CONS
Michizan's 1912 dee hunting fatal
ity list rose another notch today as
relatives were informed that Ted
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20
NelUS From RG.UaOnUiUe

sisters Helen sud Heather each
have two teeth.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

Bassett 3S3. Schlesinger 2s3, D.
Miller 242, Goldsmith 1923, Nehlsen
37S. totals SOS, 553. SIS, 1909.
Greenstreet %
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-20

Matthews 367, Lunt PCS, McCol-
um 2SG. Harris 3G4. Greenstreet
2G7 handicap "a. totals, 6O2, 594,
so. 1856.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
US. Bombers Boost to 36 Score
 Jap Ships In Battle of Macassar

Undated Jan. 28 (AP) Giant four-mo bombers smashing anew at the Japanese invasion armada in Macassar Strait sank big transport, set another fire and stradded cruiser with sticks of bombs it officially announced A War Department bulletin said formation of eight U s. Army bombers engaged in the attack One of the bonbers lost direct hit scored cruiser
 Pounding home Japans greatest naval disaster of the war, U S. fers thus boosted to at least 36, the number of Japanese ships sunk damaged in the five day battle of Maassar Strait the roadway to the Java headquarters of General Wavells United Nations com mand which lies between Dutch East Borneo and Gel ebeS Island.
 A communique acknowledged that the Japan apparently had occupied the burned out oil center of Balik Papan, East Borneo port MacasSar Strait It apparent however, that the invaders lured into deadly trap set by the Dutch more than week ago, when they announced that the Balik Papan oil fields destroyed and implied that land defenses withdrawn In accepting the Invitation the Japaense armada unWarily sailed into hornets nest of Allied submarines bombers, and surface Warcraf
 There immediate estimate available as to the loss of Japanese lives which presumably ran into the thousands While the Dutch listed only 30 Japan csc troopships and Warships sunk or badly damaged American accounts put the ve-day toll at 36, nclud ing a battleShip Dispatches from Batavia didn't dis close whether the battle in the sharkinfesed Strait still continued after yesterdays smashing blows by U. 5. bomberS.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
Russian Driving Ahead Unchecked
 Nazis 30 Miles from Latvian Border

Undated Jan. 23 (AP) = Russias armies pressing their great winter counter offensive are reported surg ing forward unchecked the threshold of the 250- mile German defense line northwest and southwest of Moscow. Soviet dispatches reported the recapture of 79 more towns and indicated that Hitler's retreatng invaders are falling back to the doube-roW defense system, a mile and half in depth, extending from Velikie Luki to Vyagma to Bryansk Velike Luki is only 80 miles from the LatVan frontier
 On the North African front British headquarters said Rommels Axis armies showed the British back l50 miles in three days and apparently have come to mpasse by a counter drive The Axis versions of the struggle differed for while Hitlers headquarters noted merely reconnaissance activity both sides in the Libyan desert, Mussolinis command asserted that the British continuing to retreat eastward.
 On the Crimean front, a German bulletin asserted that Russian endorsements, which landed the southern coast of the Black Sea Peninsula beaten off and almost completely wiped out in several days of hard fighting.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
Russians Threaten Nazi Winter Line

Undated Jan. 27 (AP) -Russias triumphant armies pressed in series of deadly fanking thrusts against Hiter's headquarters at Smolensk 210 miles west of Moscow and advanced through a bowling blizzard to threaten the German winter line anchor at Vekie Luke, only 80 miles from the Latvian frontier Front line dispatches said the recapture of German held RzheV 130 miles northwest of MocoW is expected any minute" Heavy Soviet pressue is being eXerted ag ains Orel 200 miles southwest of Moscow and against Begorod at the north end of the Dones River indus trial basin
 On the north African front British headquarters in dcaed that Imperial desert fighters stifened against the counter offensive of General RommelS Axis mics after falling back 80 miles, northeast of Agedaba Meanwhile Churchill disclosed in London that British losses in the Lbyan desert campaign totaled about Lost three times as many" Churchill declared the British forces n Libya were more than 45O0O men against an enemy of double that strength
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
AIR CORPS MAN COMMANDS U. s. FORCES IN BRITAIN

A North Ireland Port, Jan. 27, (AP) = Maj. Gen. James Channey rated as both a combat pilot and combat observer, of the U. s. Air Corps, was made commanding general of the U. s. Army forces in the British Isles. Chan ney's chief of staff is Brig. Gen. Charles Bolte, Ma.
 Gen. Russell Hartle, who arrived here with several thousand US. army troops yesterday is commanding general of the American forces in Northern Ireland.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
34 Coal Miners Die In Explosion

Mt. Harris, Colo, Jan. 28 (AP) = 34 miners per ished is an explosion in the Victor American Fuel Com pany coal mine late last night. Only four escaped. Black damp, deadly carbon dioxide gas filled the shaft after the blast and imped- ed the work of the rescue crews who were unable to reach the victims for near ly 6 hours. Nearly every family in this small min ing community has relativ- es employed in the mine.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
H.M.S. Barham 3l,OOO-Ton Battle ship Is Sunk

London, Jan. 27 (AP) - The admiralty acknowledg ed the loss of the 31,000 ton British battleship Bar ham, which the Axis has long claimed to have sunk.
 British airmen struck Germany again during the night, German officials ad- hitting they bombed sever al northern towns and re- porting they had reached the outer districts of Ber- lin.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
36 Jap Ships Sunk Battle Macassar
Two Jap Dive Bombers Downed

Washington, Jan. 28 (AP) - Two American pursuit planes shot down 2 Japan ese dive bombers and dis abled a third in the Philip pines in the past "A hours. In the communique telling of this, the War Depart. said Gen. Macarthur also reported that two of his motor torpedo boats engag ed a formation of enemy dive bombers, hitting 3 of them which were last seen by the Americans, smok- ing and losing altitude rap idly.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
Allied Ship Sunk Near Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 28 (AP) = The tor pedoing of an Allied steam CT was reported by a ship captain who announced on arrival here that he rescu- ed T of the crew and pas Sengers, but indicated that more than $50 persons are missing, The rescue ship officer was Captain HeIge- sen of New York. The steamer was the Coamo of Puerto Rico.
 He said he picked up the survivors Friday night, , days after the steamer was struck twice by torpedoes and sunk. The position of the attack was not given. The Allied steamer was re ported to have had about 450 persons aboard: a crew of 100 and some $50 pas sengerS.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
Pat Hurley Is New Minister to New Zealand

Washington, Jan. 28 (AP) - The nomination of Pat rick Hurley, Secretary of War in the Hoover admin istration, as minister to New Zealand, was submit ted to the Senate by the President who assumed that Hurley had already reached his post. Since the President announced that the nomination was being withheld until he was safe in New Zealand, a few days, ago, the President sent to the Senate for con firmation, his promotion to Brigadier General in the Army.
The Nome nugget., 1942-01-28
Tanker Sunk In Atlantic Tuesday

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 28 (AP) - F survivors and the body of at least one crew member of the torpedoed tanker Francis Powell. landed at Chincoteague and will be brought to Nor folk ths afternoon, the 5th naval district announced This accounted for at least 30 of the PoWell's normal complement of 32 men.
 The tanker was torpedoed off the east coast early Tuesday and F seamen were brought ashore at LeWes, DeleWate last night