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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1942-03-26
Library Notes

DIX xxOx44 NOA4xVy xXA4 C4 AZ
ceived the second Library War
Information series being distri-
buted by the Office of Govern
ment reports. This material Is
sent to 1900 libraries in the ma
ton at the request of the Amer
lean Library association. New
material is sent each month.
Nutrition" is being featured for
March. It included % publica-
tions and ten copies of a ref
erence list indicating how and
where copies of the publications
listed my be obtained. These will
be given to interested persons
while the supply lasts. A list of
q few of the publications sent
follow:
School Lunches and Educa-
tion," Diets to Fit the Family
Income" Food Functions and
the Relation of Food to HEALTH"
"Well-nouriShed children" Egg
Dishes at Low Cost" Nutrition
Education in the School Pro-
gram" Feeding Your Baby"
and Victory Gardens"
The spring installment of
books for the International
Mind alcove in Big Horn County
library has arrived and are now
ready for circulation. Following
is a short resume of each book:
Best - 1.-The Soviet Expert
ment." So many books have
been written either of violent
denunciation of Soviet Russia or
of unqualified praise that this
sane evaluation is of particular
value in estimating the gains
and losses to the Russian peo-
pie IN the revolution from CZar-
ist Russia to the present regime.
It is concerned chiefly with in
ternal developmnts. It was writ
ten before the invasion of Rus
STA by Germany. Nc one can
read this book, however, with
out recognizing that it is an able
and honest commentary upon
the Russian problem.
de Rougemont and Muret -
"The Heart of Europe" Al
though not yet actually at war,
Switzerland is heavily involved
in the European crisis. It is a
little country as to size, but it
has a long colorful history in
which it has built up its great
tradition for freedom. This gives
particular significance to its
present life and purposes and
brings home to us the other side
of this land of Immense noun
tains, fields of snow, clock tow
ers, cheese and Alpine chalets."
It has worked out a federated
government which Is in fact as
the publishers point out "a small
scale model of a working feder-
allied Europe" For that reason
If for no other - there are, of
course, many others - this
book finds a rightful place on
the Above shelves.
Mishima - MY Narrow Isle"
This is the story of the authors
own struggles as a modern wo-
man in Japanese society which
is still bound by amazing re-
strictions and limitations. It will
be interesting to Americans be-
cause the author came as an
ambitious young Japanese to
share in the life of one of our
foremost American Women's COL
legeS and relates her experien-
ces and the reaction upon re-
turning to her native land. The
story this book tells Is not Q
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1942-03-26

sidered that last year the ma
tons All clubs produced two
million bushels of garden pro-
ducts, five and one-half million
chickens, $4,000 dairy cattle,
$780, hogs, 1876 900 other live
stock, canned II million jars of
home produce, and on their
farms learned much about agri-
cultura! skills, homemaking,
health, and citizenship respon-
sibilitieS.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1942-03-26

very attractive. The story Is
made even more alive by the
numerous photographs which il
luStrate it. The Appendix con-
tains concise, accurate informa-
ton concerning Malaga and
there is an excellent map.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1942-03-26

The worlds total stock of ra,
dunn, valued at $18 600, 900, am
cunts to about two pounds.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1942-03-26
Al u WILL
AID FOOD PROGRAM

Moatana,s more than 5000
All club members will join with
a million and a half members
throughout the country IN "
drive to fully mobilize farn
youth for fullest contributor,
to the victory effort, Ray F,
Cameron, state club leader at
Montana State college, sad To.
day in announcing the part Al
boys and girls in this state will
take in the National All Mob
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1942-03-26

According to one estimate,
about 100000 tons of scrap rub
Der can be reclaimed annually
in the United States for several
Vaarc
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Three Birthdays
Celebrated At
Stringer Home

Three friends whose birthdays
fall within the same week were
given a surprise pot luck dinner at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. +.
Stringer Thursday night Those
honored were Mrs. Sam Fisher,
Mrs. Charles Elledge. and Mrs. R.
Q. Harmon. Birthday cakes formed
the most prominent table decora'
tion. Following dinner, cards fur
nished the evenings entertain
ment. High scores were won by
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Tom Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs. d.
Ketchum and son Delaine, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Elledge
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. r. II.
Bradford, Mrs. Morris lies, Asa
Gardner and Leonard Gardner.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Army Captain
Aids Private
To Date Wife

You have heard about the trials
of the doughboy but here's one
that was surmounted by determine
tion and the aid OF captain-that
might well make a snappy comedy
| drama Tor the screen. with the lead
ing the actors two well-known Coo
lidge residents.
Mrs. Naomi Hill drove TO Cali
fornia with relatives for the holi-
days. the highlight OF her trip be
ing 10 spend Christmas with her
husband Gus Hill. stationed at the
Presidio. San Francisco. II was
2:30 Christmas Eve morning when
they reached Sacramento. worn
out and ready for bed. But there
was a call for Mrs. Hin from her
husband Rumor had il that their
troop would be moved that morn
ing. A hundred and twenty-five
miles divided them. Mrs. Hill got
a bus scheduled to arrive at San
AiNtNAO dA y " itbIh Alal
ing Her bus was late. but Hill
was there to meet her. although he
had overstayed his leave half an
hour. He phoned his captain from
the station TO explain and was
ordered to report immediately-the
troop was packing for departure.
Mrs. Hill rode TO the barracks
with him via taxi.
did you see your wife?" the
Captain asked when Hill reported.
IF you call riding from the sta
ton here in a taxi. seeing her"
Hill retorted.
The Captain was silent---it was
the day before Christmas. "Hill."
he said: "you may have leave un-
I'll s O'Clock tonight. when the
troop train will pass through Ra-
vensville. If you fail TO get the
train I'll put you In the guard
house so far. that you can't get out
for the duration"
Hill dashed back TO the station.
Mrs. Hill had left few moments
before for Sacramento. Hill found
a friend to drive him here.
When Mrs. Hill arrived she was
greeted, to her amazement, by her
husbandl
They had six hours together.
Hill caught the troop train at
Ravensville.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Birthday Dinner
At Hall Home

A double birthday dinner honor
ing II. C. Hall and his son-in-law
J. r. Hamilton was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Hall
Thursday night. There were two
cakes, each with its appropriate
number of candles. A general color
scheme combining yellow. blue and
white was carried out.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
c. E. Rowland OF Kansas. Mr. and
Mrs. Hamilton and daughters Verda
Jean. Nancy Carol and Wanda
Joyce, Grandma" Hall and the II.
c. Hall family.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Announce Daughters
Marriage At Wedding
Shower On Saturday

Mr.. and Mrs. William Short an
nounced the marriage OF their
daughter Mary Jane French to
Ralph Grossmiller at wedding
shower In their home Saturday
evening. The former Miss French
and Ralph Grossmiller were mar
ried by the Reverend s. b. Hannah
at Florence In October. but did not
make their marriage known at the
time.
Mrs. Grossmiller Is employed by
Farm Security Administration at
Phoenix and Mr.. Grossmiller is
serving with the United States
Marines.
Evergreens decoreted the home
and various contest games furnish
ed the evenings entertainment.
Prizes were won by Miss Della
Lou Ware, Mrs. ii. w. Britain of
Bisbee. and Mrs. Melvin Grossmil-
Ter.
Guests were Messrs. and Mes
danes Dick Sturgeon. J. J. Jones.
Melvin Grossmiller and H. w. Brit
tain. Mesdames George Ware, r.
II. Campbell OF Superior, the
groom's mother. Doris Clounts.
Ann Humphries. Belle Mccullough,
John Roche. Irene McGrew of Su-
perior. c. f. Nichols and George
Nowlin. Misses Billie Blackwell
Garland Blackwell. Harriet Kirk
land, Susan Chadborn. Gladys
Roche, Della Lou Ware. and Gus
Grossmiller. Of Superior. the
groom's father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Grossmiller
spent the weekend here, after
which Mr.. Grossmiller. reported
for duty at San Diego. California,
and Mrs. Grossmiller returned to
her position In Phoenix.
-O
n
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Club Card Party
Held On Thursday

The monthly card party given by
members of Coolidge Woman's
Club was held Thursday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Novel; Hostesses for the oc-
casion were Mrs. c. ]. Wells, Mrs.
A. T. Bicknell, Mrs. Parke Soule,
and Mrs. f. o. Fulton.
High scores were won by w. d.
Johnson and A. l.. NOVEL;.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
'SOuleS Entertain
Tuesday Night Club

Mr.. and Mrs. Parke Soule were
this weeks hosts to the Tuesday
Evening Bridge Club. A midnight
supper was served following cards.
High scores were won by Mrs. J.
M. Hines and A. G. Hupfel
Members present were Messrs
and Mesdames Martin Talla. N. G.
Murray. c. J. Moody. w. r. Elliott
and Mrs. Hines. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dell. Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
Hupfel and Mrs. Harvey Smith
were guests.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Murrays Hosts

A group OF friends met at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. n. G. Muir
ray for pot luck dinner and eve
ming of cards Friday night.
Mrs. Martin ITALIA won high score
in bridge and Mrs. Murray won
high score in rummy.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
c. J. Wells. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Loucks. Mr.. and Mrs. F. p. Jamie
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Talla. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Elliott and Mrs. Harvey
Smith.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

. Mrs. Paul c. Chinn, Jr., OF Los
Angeles, California, is a guest at
the New San Carlos Hotel She
arrived Sunday and expects to re-
main until the following Sunday.
Mr. Chinn, who is employed by
the United States engineering de-
partment, will be here for an in
definite time.
. Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.. Weinhold
spent Sunday in Phoenix visiting
friends.
. Mrs. Sig Jacks, who is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Chambers, plans
to return to her home in Imperial,
Nebraska, Friday. Mrs. Jacks is
Mrs. Chambers mother. She has
been here for several weeks.
9 Oralie Stonehocker, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Stonehocker,
has completely recovered from
measles. Her brother Jack, who
was staying with the Reverend and
Mrs. ]. d. Saster during the time.
returned home Thursday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Page Three

. Mrs. r. S. Nassau, who has been
staying in Phoenix to be near her
husband who is in hospital there,
returned home Friday. Mr.. Mas
san is believed to be out of danger,
although he may have to be operat-
ed on at later date.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

We greet you this morning from
the Examiners new office on
West Central Avenue. with its
stream-lined front and efficiently
equipped interior II Is something
not alone for the staff TO feel
pride in. but the town as well.
SHOW me your newspaper and
I'll tell you what kind OF people
live In your town" words that
endure because of their truth.
Towns have personalities as well
as people: the Examiner office is
a mirror that reflects the person
ality OF Coolidge.
We moved last Saturday and
found everything that was ever
lost in the old office underneath
the type cases including a
number OF dead crickets and sew
eral nests OF spiders. Things are
so clean and new and bright now
that We have something to live up
to. or course the editor objects
to lace curtains. but by heck -
we have a front office.
It's an III wind that blows
nobody good =. n we have
TO use bicycles when our auto
mobile tires wear out there'li
be a lot Of "bay-wIndows" and
matronIy figures that take on
stream-lines.
Do you remember old Mother
Miller" who used to run Miller's
Cafe on South Main Street? /.
"Ill never forget her." said one Of
a group talking over old times last
week. 1T was one of them days
when everything had gone wrong
and us fellers was dogged tired
when we got done loadin' cattle
an stopped in at Miller's TO eat.
II was my birthday. but I'd forgot
'till | noticed the picture of a
pretty girl on a calendar an seen
the date underneath. The fellers
started kiddin' me when ] told EN-.
but when we got done eatin' here
come old Ma Miller with a cake
plumb blazin' with candles, an set
II In front of me. II I'd known
sooner she said: I'd had a spec
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
Novels Hosts

A group of friends met for pot
luck dinner and an evening of
cards at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. l.. NOVEL; Friday night.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Dalton Cole, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID.
Johnson. and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Smith.
Mr.. Cole won high score.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

Q Miss Susan Chadborn and Bob
Humphries spent Sunday on visit
TO Sky Harbor, Phoenix.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

. Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Johnston are
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
w. l.. Taylor in Oklahoma.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
COOLIDGE LOCALS

Q Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Blackwood
spent the weekend in Sells on a
trip that combined business with
pleasure.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

OP. w. Vensel, who has been i'll
with influenza, is reported to be
improving.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

Win influenza, Is reported 10 De
improving.
. Mrs. r. ]. Jones was a dinner
guest at the ranch home of Mr..
and Mrs. Steve Christensen Sunday.
Mrs. AL Christensen and the Chris
tensen's daughter Joann completed
the group.
o Mr.. and Mrs. George Dell and
Miss Daisy Hartman were dinner
guests at the home of Mrs. George
Hanna Sunday.
o Mrs. Ben Arnold was able to be
up Monday after being confined to
her home for a week with in
fluenza
D Mrs. Moro Beagle visited her
mother Mrs. Maud Edwards in
Tucson over the weekend.
Q Mrs. Carrie Carter, son James,
and Miss Naomi Naples. all of
Phoenix, were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Lindemann Sunday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

. Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Hodge visited
friends near Phoenix Sunday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

OB. G. Lettering received word of
the death of his sister Mrs. Aide
liza Pulles in Stanton, North Da-
kota, Saturday. She is survived by
her husband John and a son and
daughter. Mr.. Lettering was unable
to attend her funeral services be-
cause business matters required his
presence here.
. Coolidge Woman's Club library
has received a dozen new who
don-it" books. Everyone who is
interested in mystery stories will
be sure to find some among them
to suit his, or her, taste, says Mrs.
Matt N. Dodge, chairman of the
library committee.
. Ross. Reba, and Stanley Watson
all missed school Monday because
of heavy colds.
. Mrs. Pearl Barnes, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. ]. Jones,
returned to her home in Redwood
City, California, Thursday. Mrs.
| Barnes Is Mrs. Jones aunt.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16
KATHERINE HUPFEL

ial dinner for you, but this is the
best could do on short notice F..
No, | won't forget Old Mother Mill
err"
Speaking of cuspldors
Jerry, the negro house boy at
the New San Carlos Hotel
said, I'VE had two or three
of 'em In the lobby, but we
don't use 'em no more, because
the guys didn't pay 'em no
mind"
Have you ever wondered how a
reprimand works when II is ad-
ministered In the privacy OF an Of
ficer's home? Here's the outcome
OF one given recently in a we'll
known Coolidge officers home -
and TO Ritzy. the old family dog. at
that, After a deserved spanking
Ritzy was made TO "sit on her box
in the corner" while Tuck. the
mischievous puppy OF whom she
was jealous. looked on in wonder
ment. In the silence that follow
ed, Tuck went over and sat on the
box beside Ritzy. kissed the old
dog in true canine sympathy. and
looked with pleading inquiry at
their owner That was too
much - Ritzy's sentence was sus-
pended.
Two nondescript women
stood before dlIapidsted
Ford on Main Street, discuss
Ino the strange knowledge
their children brought home
from school,. ~ reckon this
here respiration Is right
handy thing TO know how 10
do" said one; Especially II you
live far from a doctor"
Have you ever eaten Prickley
Pear Jelly? Mrs. y. c. Gipe
makes II. from cactus fruit she
gathers on the desert. The flavor
is distinctive and II you really
want TO impress eastern friends -
try serving II with tea.
See you next week, on Main
Street adios.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

. George Dell attended a banquet
meeting of The testers at Hotel
Westward Ho in Phoenix, Satur-
day night.
9 Mrs. Katie Harold has leased
her home and is staying at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ancil Taylor
until she makes definite plans.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-01-16

See you next week, on Main
Street adios.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
Non-Essential
Construction
Is Halted

Washington, May 23,-(.AP)-Con-
struetion of amusement parks, race
traces, theatres, baseball parks and
similar projects costing non than
$4,000 must be stopped before June
&. regardless of how much of the
work has been completed, the wal
production board ordered today.
The only exceptions permitted m
Ger the drastic order, which marks
an extension OF the already strict
government control over construc-
ton, covers children's Fairgrounds.
Last months order barring Viz
tually all new construction exempt
ed work substantially underway.
Today's ban covers all projects
primarily for the amusement of the
public" underway or not, without
specific .NPB authorization. SIM
u~ltaneously, WPB warned that
/ other kinds of non-esSential con-
Struction. not covered by today's or
der, may be halted by subsequent
riders to free additional material
40 t!uitn.cn, lot Mar prouucJcn.'
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
C0ngreSsmer Split
On Junket abroad
Radios Threat
To Cubans

Havana, May 23.-tAP}-A
MYSTERIOUS brOadcaSter, who
identified himself as the com
mandcr OF a German submarine
lying only a mile and one-halt
off the Havana Waterfront,
promised the Cuban people last
night they were iii for "a sur
prise" Havana newspapers re
ported today.
This is the second time we
have visited Havana and very
soon VIII giVc YOU Il SURPRISE
tho hToadcastcr was quoted as
saving il perfect spanish after
giving his identity and the loca-
ton of his vessel.
III iNnl fair he added, that,
while the German people are
>%EffcriH9 Ire consequences OF the
British blockade with the sup
rort Of the tn;trd states, Ameri-
a girls should be cnioNing
Themselves ~, the beaches.
Our submarines viii take
care Of that"
The hrOadcdStcr W. SAID 10
have gone off III" air after MAX
ing this threat.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
ONLY Two Contests Fought
In Democratic Contention

Of the house 0, representatives. ~
ing the field open to the g~ubernator-
ial choice, John Kerr OF WARREN
Sacred Pledge"
1t was while Malor l.. p. Mcl.en-
don was %heynotne away upstairs
that Daniels led a group OF educa-
tionally minded men, augmented by
some who were giving their FIRST
thoughts to politics, to victory over
the conservative members OF the
platform committee. HIS chlet op-
ponent was another publisher, Don
Elias Of ASheVllle.
The former ambassador got on the
resolutions or platform committee as
result of a clever maneuVer III the
district caucuS-but that's another
story. Suffice to say he got there
and was made chairman. And he
rame TO the basement meeting armed
>Conluued on Page I"o)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
Nipponese
!
Survivors of I orce
Landed in Fukien Pro-
vince r G d to
Have Fled to Ships;
City of K i n h w a
Threatened.
(Bv The Associated PresS)

tBy The Associated Press)
Chinese headquarters report
ed today that Ge2eraIisS!mo
Chang Kai-Shek'S armies had
slaughtered more than half Of
the sea-borne Japanese inVa-
sion force at one point on
China east coast and rcpuISed
$4,000 other enemy troops a.
tempting to land under the
guns of ten Warships near Foo
chow, capital Of Fukien proN-
lncc.
Survivors of the first Japan
csc force, who gained a foothoI1
Wednesday on Chuanshih island
at the mouth of the Min river in
Fukien province, were said 70
have fled to their ships. aban-
doring huge quantities of equip
mcnt.
While the threat to FoochoN
appeared to have been diminish
cd other Japanese columns drlV-
ICoptin1aH on Pace FOurl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
Britain Invites Dele
CATION Of Ten Senators
and Representatives
to Visit England for
Tanks on War and
Peace.

Washington, May 23.--(AP)
Congressional leaders were re-
ported divided today on whether
to send ten senators and repre-
ScntatiVcS of both parties to Eng
land for talks with parliament on
war problems and peace aims.
y tentative invitation for the visit
and House leaders by British spokea-
and House leader by a British spokes-
man at a secret conference at the
Yesterday.
Democrats were said to have
given the idea general approval.
However, Senate Republic Lead
er NcNary and House Republic
can Leader Martin were reported
somewhat Sheptical about the
wisdom of sending such a large
delegation TO Great Britain at
This time.
y reported suggestion at the con-
ference tina, the leaders Of both
houses be included among the five
Republicans and five Democrats who
would make thc trip, probably IN
July, brought questions as to the e.
feet OF their absence on the progress
Of important legislation, particular
~ the taN bill pending before the
- tCD0+;pf1pH M p0op Eiye1 -
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
Hundreds HON eless
as Flash Floods Inun-
date Towns and Para
lyze Traffic Over
Wide Areas; Property
Damage Is Heavy.

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r.,orted
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
Soldier Paw
Rates Fixed
Senate-House Confer
ence Sets
Pay Increase to $4z
Monthly Minimum.

Washington. May 25.-tAfo-
\ Senate House conference com
mittec agreed today on a gem
rral pay increase measure Tor
men in the lower ranks OF the
ARMED services to a minimum OF
S42 monthly.
This tentatively rejected
House attempts to raise the MN
im,lm pay of buck priNate> and
sailors TO $50 monthly, rom
present minimum OF S2l ana S5o.
Senator johnson, Democrat, Colo
RADIO one of the Senate c~on1eree|,
said the pay raise as agreed to II
conference would cost the govern
mont about S285, 600, geo additional
each wear based upon the number "I
in the Army, Navy, Marln'.
and other armed forces on JANUARY
Johnson said elimination OF the
attempt to boost tins NM
Continued on Page l"o,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-23
Reds Admit
KeverSes
II, Ukraine
German Losses in s
Days at kharkov Set
at $1,000 Men; DNB
r G D orts Powerful
French Fleet In Medi-
~terranean.
(By The Associated press)

tBN he Associated preSS)
German Field Marshal FEEDER
Won Book was reported throw
ing MASSES OF air-bornc troops
into the bloody tWelve-day bat
tie Of kharkoV today, and for
the first time the Russians ask
noWledged reNerSes on the
southern flank despite d toll Of
$4,000 Germans killed there in
three days.
\ bulletin from Adolf Hitlers
field headquarters made the
familiar claim that the Rus
sian mass attack on kharkov,
the Soviet "Pittsburgh.' had
collapsed completely.
Meanwhile, DNB. official Ger
MAJ news agency, reported that
a powerful French naval forma-
ton was rowing The western Med
itcrranean.
DNB said a British destroyer
which left Gibraltar yesterday
afternoon sighted the forma-
tion-a battleship, two cruisers
and six destroyers-and put
back into port.
Such a force might have come
from the French Mediterranean
port Of Houion.
Conflicting claims marked the bat
tie of kharkoV, with the Russians IN
~iStInp thew Ntill held the initiative.