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Evening star., 1942-07-28
Real Progress Made
Buna Rubber,
Parish Reports
Butodiene BottIeneck
Being Overcome, Oil
Official Tells Senators
Py the Associated Press,

William Parish, president of
Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey,
said today that real progress"
had been made to overcome the
bottleneck in butadiene produc-
ton" in the Nations synthetic
rubber program.
Testifying before a Senate Agri-
culture subcommittee, Mr.. Parish
said that If more butadiene, basic
ingredient Of Buna rubber, could be
produced quickly, the entire pro-
gram could be speeded up by several
months.
1--WE were able to find in our
refineries ample butylene to pro-
duce $1,000 tons per annum Of buta-
diene," Mr.. Parish reported. This
is all the Rubber Reserve Co.
wanted us to make. We can make
more, and we offered to make more,
without interfering with our COM
mitments to the Government on
100 octane aviation gasoline"
He said he believed his own COM
pany alone would be able to pro-
duce at a rate of $4,000 to 10000
tons of butadiene in make shift
facilities by the first of the year,
entirely aside from the Govern
ment program.
No Plant Construction.
The extra production involved no
plant construction but the opera
tions will be inefncinet and the
cost will be higher than that for
properly designed new plants, Mr.
Parish said.
But the important thing is that
the oil industry is actually going
to be able to produce some real
amount OF butadiene by. these
methods we'll in advance OF the
regular program" he declared, land
since butadiene is the bottleneck
that means just so much additional
rubber.
THE emergency or quick butadiene
supplies will certainly result in q
substantial increase of buna rubber
over the next Is months"
Mr.. Parish and o. E. May, re-
search co-ordinator for the Agri'
culture Department, were called be-
fore the subcommittee to report or
progress in the development Of syn
thetic rubber processes.
Russia Making Grain Rubber.
Mr.. May, former director Of tht
departments Peoria 1llD labora.
tory, said Russia had been making
rubber from alcohol derived from
farm products for 10 years and tina
its production Of 10000 to 100,00l
tons from alcohol in 1910 indicated
it was perfectly feasible opera
ton from the chronological view
point.
The laboratory, he said, was aim
ing toward a yield of rs pounds o
butylene glycol per bushel of corr
in a step in another synethic rubbe
process and a conference would b'
held there Monday with interested
industry to help design a full-scal'
pilot plant for a real test.
Mr.. Parish said that by October
his company expected to have it.
first plant operating at a capacit,
OF Is to IA tons of butadiene pc
day and expected to complete con
struction of a second plant of tn
same design to produce 80 tons
dav Of butadiene from oil by abou
November l,
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Ground, Air Attacks
By British Harass
RommeI Forces
Axis Army on Defensive,
Makes No Effort to
Strike Back
By the Associated Press.

CAIRO, July 28.-Harassed by
new British land and aerial
counterthrusts, Field Marshal
Erwin Rommels African army
appeared today, after the latest
flare-up of fighting, to be dig
ging in for an attempt to hold
its forward positions IS to 80
miles from Alexandria, rather
than try to drive on toward the
Nile Delta and Suez.
Fighting went on through last
night In the newest British blow at
the northern flank of the front
where the battle has see-sawed for
four weeks since Gen. Sir Claude
Auchinleck's troops brought Mar
shall Rommeps long push to a stand
still
Some prisoners were taken in the
fight, and losses were inflicted on
the Axis forces, but there was no in
dication that any large, permanent
wedge had been driven in the Axis
line. In some places imperial troops
dropped back to their original posi-
tions.
No Move to Hit Back.
The Axis forces met the foray
definitely on the defensive and made
no immediate move to hit back.
Both sides are racing to get more
~a1
mel is handicapped in this by the
diniculties in drawing strength from
the continent and by British and
United States aerial blows at his
lines of reinforcement. Gen. Auch-
inleck is handicapped by the enor-
NOUS distance of the battlefield
from his sources of supply.
British headquarters described
the f1areup of fighting on the north
flank as severe.
The British attack was launched
Sunday night and the severe fight
ing which followed was accom-
panied by heavy artillery duels, the
communique said. Light British
bombers and fighter -bombers roared
out over the battlefield to attack en-
emy positions.
Axis aircraft joined the battle and
British fighters engaged formation
Of German dive bombers escorted by
fighter aircraft. Three of the Ger
man planes were shot down, the
communique said.
Australian and South African
forces have been holding the British
northern positions on the 40-mile
(See EGYPT, Page .A-4J
Evening star., 1942-07-28

eASOAVAOy
Most of those condemned were
mine workers in the Lille region.
At the same time French courts
at Douai, suburb of Lille, SEN
fenced two person to life in prison
for stealing ration cards, and %
others to a total of 40 years in
prison. Most of them also were
miners.
Delayed advices from Courtrai,
also in the Lille region, said an
unspecified but considerable number
Of persons had been arrested as
hostages after five fires were started
in one night.
The German announcement de-
clared number of persons were
arrested "for sympathy" and that
radios and bicycles we're being con-
fiscated
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Nozis Cost Longing Eye
At Sweden, Soviets Soy
Py the Associated Press.

Py the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, July 28.-The news
paper Pravda said today that Ger
many, needing more victories" was
casting a speculative eye on neu-
tral countries, among them Sweden.
Pravda charged that the German
air force is openly m6cking neu-
trality by flying over Swedish terri
tory as If 1t were It's home land" I"
The paper added that on July a.
a mysterious plane dropped bombs
on the Swedish island Of Eland,
near the resort of Borholm. It said
the bombs bore faxed Russian
markings.
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Fuel Oil Deliveries
To East Ahead Of
Gas Urged at Hearing
House Committee Told
UnessentioI Supplies
Are Being Moved
p tie Associated Press.

Wiley Butler, chairman of the
Atlantic Coast Independent Fuel
Oil Dealers, told a House COM
mittee today he looked with
dread to winter If we don't stop
delivery of unessential gasoline
to the Eastern market and bring
IN fuel oil instead"
Mr.. Butler, vice president and gen.
eral manager Of the Home Fuel Oil
Co., Passaic, N. j., said approximate
ly 1000, 900 gallons of gasoline above
the rationing quota was moving into
the East daily.
Declaring too many Government
agencies were "dabbling" in the
problem, Mr.. Butler told the COM
mittee that Federal agencies have
confused the public to such an ex-
tent that they (the public take 1t
all as a hoax"
The public, he said, was not try
ing to conserve gas because it did
not believe the situation warranted it.
Bootlegging Charged.
Mr.. Butler contended there was
bootlegging Of gasoline to consumers.
Pressed by Representative Forand,
Democrat, of Pennsylvania to give
some specific instances of bootleg
ging, Mr.. Butler said II will start
picking up the evidence when I re-
turn to New Jersey and send it to
this committee"
Representative Hartley, Repub-
lican, of New Jersey, vice chairman
OF the unofficial committee created
to study the gasoline fuel oil-rubber
problem In the II gasoline rationed
Eastern Seaboard States, interrupt
ed to say:
1T Is the duty Of those charged
with enforcement and not OF your
association to uncover violations.
Il am alarmed about the fuel oil
situation next winter" remarked
Committee Chairman Fitzgerald.
People will be cold unless a stock
pile can be built up. Rationing
should be Nation wide. This Is
everybodys war. We should make
an example Of those bootlegging gas
and of those buying it by giving
them Jail sentence and fine"
Mr.. Butler told the committee that
II an amount Of oil equal to the ex-
cess gasoline were shipped In, it
would be sufficient to heat 1000
homes.
TOO Many Agencies"
The entire problem, he said,
should be handled by the Once Of
Petroleum Co-ordinator.
There are too many agencies In
charge" he said.
Mr. Hartley, commenting on con-
version from oil to coal heating, said
the public also was told it might be
unable to get coal this winter.
Meanwhile, householders planning
to convert oil-burning furnaces to
coal because of the anticipated East
ern oil shortage next winter received
some aid In the form of liberalized
credit regulations announced by the
Federal Reserve Board.
The board no longer will require
down payments or repayments with
in limited term of months in con-
nection with the conversion of
heaters, installation of weather
stripping or insulation or other de-
vices to conserve fuel. Dealers and
contractors, however, will be at lib
erty to establish whatever require
ments they choose.
Under previous Federal Reserve
regulations, If conversion were
financed on the installment plan,
it would have to be paid for one
third down and the balance In IL
months.
Also, the board removed credit
restrictions on the repair or replace
ment Of property damaged or lost
| in q flood,
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Reports Of 'Chutists
In Three Areas Near
Capital Investigated
Army Told Unidentified
Planes Drop Objects in
Maryland, West Virginia
E> the Associated Press.

E> the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, July 28.-Re-
ports that "parachutists or other
objects were dropped from un-
identified planes In three areas
near Washington were being
investigated today by military
authorities, the Sd Service Com
mand announced.
Army officials said the reports
came from Doubs, Md, near the
Potomac River approximately Is
miles north of Washington; from
Shenandoah Junction, w. Va. 6
miles west of Harpers Ferry, w. Va,
and from Bartgis' Store, cross
roads about 10 miles from Annapolis
on the Defense highway.
An unidentified plane in the
Shenandoah Junction and Doubs
areas was reported last night to the
Army Alter center, officials said.
investigations by State police,
the State guard, the FBI and mill
tary intelligence agents are in prog
ress," the service command state
ment added.
"Details are not available for
publication at this time. All pre-
cautions are being taken by the civil
and military authorities"
Third service command officials
said that mo one has been appre-
hended."
One report Of a parachutist came
from q woman, and another report
from conductor of a Baltimore &
Ohio train, headquarters added.
The Norfolk 6S Western Railroad
crosses the Baltimore 81 Ohio Rail-
road at Shenandoah Junction and
goes north to Hagerstown, Md.
Doubs is only 34 miles from Point
Of Rocks, Md, where the old B. & O
main line from Baltimore joins with
the new main line from Washington
Harpers Ferry is Is miles farther up
the Potomac River from Point OF
Rocks.
Meanwhile, Eastport (Md.) police
received a telephone call at 8:03 a m
today from a man reporting what he
believed to ke a parachute landing
in thicket near Annapolis. Anne
Arundel County police said they
were advised five carloads OF State
police were rushed to the area.
Evening star., 1942-07-28

Foreign
Ground. air attacks by British harass
Rommels forces. Page Al
Supreme Court to hear Jurisdiction
appeal for saboteurs. Page Al
Birmingham bombed, Germans los
Ing 8 raiders. Page AS
Allied planes blast new Jap positions
IN New Guinea. Page AS
Penetration south Of Don deepened,
Germans declare. Page A-6
IL Axis planes destroyed by Raj
in two Malta attacks. Page AS
NetionoI
Community property states fight
changes in tax bill. Page Al
Birmingham steel strike is post
poned. Page Az
Stars awarded men who took Mac
Arthur to safety. Page AS
Senate committee takes up cargo
plan proposal. Page IA
Evening star., 1942-07-28
1ibbett's Spine Injured
In Broadjumping Fall
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WILTON, Conn. July 28.-Law-
renee Tibbett, Metropolitan Opera
Co. baritone. was confined to his
home today with an injured spine.
He said he was hurt q week ago
while broadjumping on lawn.
II thought I was 20 again, and
slipped and cracked my spine In
three places" the 45-year-old singer
said. II used to be pretty good ct
broadjumping when I was much
younger. but I didn't figure slipping
on the grass"
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Soviet Asks People
To Attack Foe With
Axes and Stones
n, ~. A.so~;stAd prexx

~ tire Associated Press.
MOSCOW, July 28.-In an
article entitled THE Fate OF
Russia" the army paper Red
Star today called on every
woman and child to take up
axes and stones and attack the
German invaders.
"The fate of Russia depends
upon our generation" it said.
IF the Germans conquer us,
the generation now S to 10
years old will spit upon us when
II is grown up"
Evening star., 1942-07-28
San Francisco Area
Has 53-Minute Alert
), TIE Associated Press.

BY tFe Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28.-The
San Francisco Bay area was under a
53-minute alert ending at 1907
am. Pacific War Time) today be-
cause of unidentified targets later
identified as friendly" the Army an
nounced. There was no radio silence
or blackout.
Evening star., 1942-07-28
GripshoIm Leaves Wharf
At Lourenco Marques
b. the Associated Press.

B. the Associated Press.
LOURENCO MARQUES, Portu-
guese East Africa, July 28.-The
exchange ship Gripsholm, with
Americans being repatriated from
Japanese territory, left her wharf
early today and anchored in the
river preparatory to departing later
in the day.
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Ocean Slides Down
To Ship in Double
Pacific Lounchino
P: the Associated Press.

p. the Associated Press.
ALAMEDA, Calf, July 28.-
The sea went down to the ships,
at a double launching at the
Pacific Bridge Co.'S yards.
The freighters Benjamin
Sherburn and Samuel v. Shreve
were built in craving docks
below sealevel. At the launch
ing yesterday the water was
permitted to pour in and float
the new craft.
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Summary Of Todoy's Star

War Labor Board refuses pay raise
IN new case. Page "A
Britain enters new rationing
period. Page Ale
Washington and Vicinity.
Eastman sees local train service cur
tailed by defense needs. Page Al
Federal agencies to simulate actual
raid. Page A-10
Custodial pay bill awaits Presidents
signature. Page B-l
U. s. civilians lag in war effort, says
Bolles. Page B-1
District meat supply called sum-
clent. Page B-1
Misc eIIany.
Natures Children. Page BIS
After Dark. Page BIS
Births and Deaths. Pare Bill
Marriage Licenses. Page B-l1
Evening star., 1942-07-28
Germans Execute 28 in Lille
For Sabotage and Other Acts
Two Persons in Suburban Area Sentenced
To Life for Theft of Ration Cards
BY the Associated Press.

Press
V1CHY July 28-The Germans announced today the
ton OF 28 persons at Lille conviction series OF oenses
including sabotage possession Communistic
Evening star., 1942-07-28

tSee EGYPT, Page .A-4D
Evening star., 1942-07-28

(See RUSSIA, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1942-07-28

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages Tx and Ak Of this edition Of
The Star, supplementing the news Of
the regular homo delivered edition.
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Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-30

the soldiers put up valiant, al
though at times pitiful, defense.
Touchdown sprints and long runs
were so much in order by the Arabs
that the assembled crowd could
arouse little enthusiasm after the
first two or three scores.
When Charles Vincent, 150-pound
quarterback, finally broke loose for
the Army and picked his way
through the cent?; OF the heavy jay
see line on a 60-yard touchdown
iaunt, the junior college roofing sec
ton gave him the biggest ovation of
the evening.
Two men made all six of the
Arab touchdoWns. Russell Peck,
right halfback, scored once on an
85-yard punt return, another time
on a 40yard pass interception and
third on a 22-yard pass from Full
back Dick Strickland.
Walkers record was almost as
good. He made the first two Arab
scores of the evening, one on a 25-
yard cut-back over left tackle and
the other on a 27-yard sweep around
his right end. His third touchdown
sprint was only 10 yards in length,
set up when Peck intercepted an
Army pass on their 45-yard line
and returned it 35 yards before be-
ing doWned.
Three of the conversions were
made in orthodox WayS-tWo on
passes from Peck to Walker and the
third on a place kick by Peck. Then
the Arabs pulled linemen out to bull
over three extra points. Guard Don
Baum made one and Tackles Eugene
Witt and Oran Weeks went over
twice.
The soldiers were about on a par
with the Arabs second team, which
Coach Gerry Dennerlein sent in
frequently to even things up. But
even then the soldiers could not
get going. Emerson Hurt, soldier
left half, probably kept the score
under the 100 mark by his long
punts.
Reserve fullback Dick Strickland
for the jaySeeS put on a nice eXhibi-
ton OF passing when he was used
to replace Eugene Thanner. He con-
nected four times with his receivers
in six heaveS. One was good for a
touchdown His aerials went straight
to the mark and he displayed re-
markable coolness when being rush
ed, getting his passes off anyway.
Johnny Thanner, jaysee end, was
one of the best linemen on the field.
His tackles were hard and bruising
and he got down the field with skill
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-30
WILDCATS BEGIN
TO TRAINF0R
IMPERIAL TIGERS

Brawley High schools Wildcats
began getting in shape Friday for
their game a week hence with the
twice beaten Imperial Tigers.
Although the Wildcats shouldn't
have much trouble with the Ii
gers, the Imperial team has always
given them more of a fight than
they expect.
Last year the Wildcats we're lucky
to scrape by the uncle cats in two
encounters.
Both the Wildcats and the Ii
gers had byes in this Friday nights
league games.
The Wildcats have finally hit
their stride, winning their first
game against the Holtville Vikings
last week, 27-0. Coach Sheldon
Loughborough used second and
third stringers mainly.
The north-enderS twice lost by
margins no wider than the arch OF
dowager's eyebrow. They bowed
once to CaleXico high, 7-6, and
again to Ell Centre, 20.
Imperial fell before a tough Ca
leXico team, 1877; defeated Holt
vile, TO, and lost to Ell Centre
27-0.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-30
LIGHT-HEAVY CHAMP

But the jewelers. son, Claude,
replied: Listen Dad, this guy I've
hired as porter will be light-heavy-
weight champion of the world. Bear
with him a while. He's the great
est natural fighter you've ever
seen
Young BiVins continued as porter
in the Shane jeWelry store until
he had registered SO many victo-
ries that he was considered a genu-
inc threat to the light-heavy or
heavyweight crowns. While porter
in the store, Bivins got $40 for his
first professional fight. But II
months later he got $500 for bout.
And when he tangles with the win
ner of tonight's Mauriello-Savoidi
bout, he should knock down at least
S1O,00C
This money will mean little to
Bivins, who has arranged for a
new home for his wife and two
daughters. But he will insist upon
the proper percentage every time
he tosses leather In this connec-
ton, BivinS is more or less a fail
ing freak. Until he steps into the
ring he is a sloW-motion guy, who
does crossword puzzles in the
dressing room. But once the bell
sounds, Jimmy Biyins goes to town.
SO-the Black Diamond, and his
Cleveland manager. will show their
wares in the Garden, November 27.
Meanwhile, Manager Shane is
laughing off any angles that might
menace BiYinS.