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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
TOMORROW WILL BE
 SHORTEST DAY, f942

Tomorrow at exactly $40 am. the sun will reach the end of it's journey toward the south and the winter solstice will be observed. This means that December 9 will be the shortest day of the year for Juneau and the real beginning of the winter season.
 The sun will rise at 8:46 am, even if you can't see it, and will set at 4:07 pm, likewise. The next several days will be about the same length and then the sun will begin to come back north where it be- longs. By February, the days will start getting longer at the rate of about five or six minutes, day, according to the U s. Weather Bureau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21

Mrs. James Brouilette of Sitka left the Government Hospital yes terday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21

Mrs. Ethel Coloin entered St Ann's Hospital for surgery yester- day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
SPOKANE B0MBER5 ARE WINNERS WEST
 COAST ARMY TITLE

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Dec. 21.-- The Second Air Force of Spokane captured the West Coast Army football title Sunday with 26 to 13 victory over the hard fighting but outclassed March Field eleven from Riverside.
 The northwest bombers closed the season with 10 victories, no defeats and a 6-6 tie with Wash ington State.
 The Bombers now go to Fl Paso to play Hardin Simmons in the Sun Bowl game on New Year S Day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21

mended procedure, but that such a check on the prenatal care of infants and of mothers has always been the policy of the Territorial Department of Health, and that early public health nursing care in maternity cases is one of the departments chief aims
 He urged, however, that in or der for the Public Health nurses to carry on this important work for expectant mothers, it is neces- sary for the medical men them selves to get in their reports promptly"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
Attention: All Telephone Users

The telephone company ask the cooperation all its patrons order tocontue adequate Our capacity and our facilities strained the limit We have reached power capacity ability give adequate We need inc inc public will you please cooperate by observing the following:
 DON'T use the telephone unnecessarily.
 DON'T visit over inc telephone.
 DON'T permit young children4o use inc telephone.
 CONSULT DIRECTORY for number before calling
 Central. for fshe hasio look up numbers. she
 cannot give the necessary service 10 others. This plea your assistance prompted largely by requests from officers the Army Navy and Coast Guard with whom cooperate They have first call service
 Directory will be out within few days Please this for we have further directories will obaa during the Iuneau -D0unlaS Telenh0ne Co.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
GEORGE COLLINS IN
 JUNEAU FOR VISIT

George Collins, oldtimer of Ju- neau and wellknown steamfitter arrived in Juneau yesterday and will visit here over the holiday He is now engaged in defense work at Sitka. During his visit he is re- newing old acquaintances on Gas tineau Channel. He is guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
LENSES REPLACED

Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson's office in the Blomgren Bldg. will be open for repairs and replacements of broken lenses on Monday, We'd nesday and Friday evenings only. from T to 1O:3o pm. No eye ex- animation until Jan. Is. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
STOCK QUOTATIONS
PRICES SATURDAY

Alaska Juneau mine stock closed at BIS last Saturday, American Can at B, Anaconda 25A, Bethlehem Steel 55Ss, Commonwealth an d Southern h, Curtiss Wright 6A International Harvester 59, Kenne- colt 28%, New York Central 102, Northern Pacific 77S, United States Steel 435s, Pound S4.O4.
 Dow, Jones averages Saturday were as follows industrials 118.75, rails 2736, utilities l4.34.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
DEPUTY COLLECTOR EMERSON AND MRS. EMERSON IN JUNEAU

Jennings A. Everson, Deputy Col lector of Customs formerly in charge of the Cordova office. now is in Juneau with Mrs. Everson awaiting transportation to Skagway for his new assignment. The Cordova office was closed several weeks ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
LEAVE FOR KETCHIKAN

Lieut.. Commander John M. Clark left by steamer Sunday for his head quarters in Ketchikan after spend ing a short time in Juneau on ,fficial business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
DIvORCES GRANTED

Two divorces were granted in U. s. District Court here Saturday: Genevieve Julia Peterson from Gordon Stanley Peterson, and Bes- sic Miller from James Miller.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
GORDON WILDES GOES SOUTH

Gordon Wildes, construction SUD- erintendent for the Nome opera tions of the R. J. Sommers Con- struction Company. left Sunday fol the South. He is going to Seattle and will take care of some company business, expecting to return to Alaska about April l.
 MT. Wildes returned to Juneau recently from Nome, where he hao been since early last spring.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-21
VICTOR POWERS RECOVERING

Victor Powers, well known Ju- neauite, has been confined to his home for week with the flu. He is reported to be recovering today.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09

The Young Womens Peerless Art
club met Thursday. April 30, at the
residence of Mrs. Ethel Hsrkless, 5S3
Hague.
The president. Mrs. Leila Hendricks.
presided. Highlghts of the meeting Of
the City Association were made by
our delegates. Mrs. Josephine May
Lexanna Mosley. Iona Harris and Lels
Hendricks. After other business. TIE
meeting was TUNED 10 socializing
Bingo was played with all kinds OF
prizes brought by members.
Visitors present were Mrs. zsdie
Poole. Mrs. Myrtle Marshall, Mrs
Helen Jackson and Mrs. Espy and Miss
J.. Rice.
The next meeting will be with Mrs
Ola Smith on Vernon highway. F.
Dove. reporter.
CLUB OF THOUGHT
The Club of Thoughts met at the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09
PLEASURE SEEKERS CLUB

Members of the club met at the
home OF Mrs. Olne Mae Buns, sos
E. Ferry All members were present
except one. Mrs, Burns entertained
the members and their scouts after
the meeting.
Everyone had very nice time. Mrs.
Hubert. president: Mrs. Ross. secre-
tary: Mrs. Ford. reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09

dent of the American National Baptist Convention,
which in 1895 was consolidated into the National
Baptist Convention - the largest Negro religious
organization in the world
Among Simmons other notable achievements were
four years service president of the National Negro
Press Association, his editorship of the American
Baptist" and his publication in 1887 of Men OF
Mark fine collection of biographical sketches
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09

The Sophisticated SWingsters met al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. SInvel
Meeting was called TO order by the
president Business. was discussed Of
the coming gingham dress frolic May
g. All clubs are invited.
The next meeting will be at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs o. Williams
1908 Beaubien street - Otis Williams
president; Ruth Sinvel. reporter.
PREMIER HoMEMAKERS
The club held its regular weekly
meeting last Thursday at the Y.W.C.A
airs Fannie Wright. the secretary who
mas been i'll for sometime. has returned
to active work again. We are indeed
glad 10 have her.-Mrs. Evelyn Dennis,
president; Emma Hill. reporter.
ANUCITIA BRIDGE CLUB
Members of the club met at the
nome Of Mrs. Mary Smith, 635 Jose
phine street. Following the business
session. the club entertained the guests
with games. The purpose Of the club
is 10 raise funds 10 buy cigarettes and
other items for soldiers. So far. the
club has been very successful. The
hostess served a delicious salad.
The next meeting will be with Mrs
Minnie Cato 635 Kenilworth. Guest
for the evening was Miss Magnolia
Turner.-olivia Savage. reporter.
The La Trude Arts club party on
April 25 was a huge success and all
of the members wish TO express their
appreciation 10 their guests. Clubs
Rose Royal, Friendly 70. Seven Sisters.
Red Ribbon social Motor City Elites.
Speedway Jolly 10, Woman Progress
sive 8. and the public.
The members are Mrs. Martha Jones.
president; Mrs. Pauline Gass. vice
president; Mrs. Edna Taylor. secretary:
Mrs. Vivian Hart. assistant. Mrs.
Frances Taylor. treasurer: Mrs. Clsssis
Harris. chaplain. - Mrs. Lucinda Rich
ardson -rcpnrtaE-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09
CLUBS and Other Briefs

AMERICAN BEAUTY S. & A. CLUB
The American Beauty Social and Art
club met at the home of Mrs. eordciia
Martin on East Ferry. The meeting
was opened with-the Lords Prayer ir
unison The president officiated. There
was short business discussion. Report
OF the musical and play 10 be given
The remainder of the evening was
spent in rehearsal of the play and
songs for the musical.
. Miss Catherine Smith was absent
due to illness Guessing prize was won
by Mrs Iyonne Webb.
A delicious luncheon was served az
Ter which tie meeting adjourned TO
meet with Miss Catherine Smith, 535
Farnsworth. Mrs. Beatrice Brown.
scribe.
DETROIT DOMESTIC CLUB
The semi-monthly meeting OF the
Detroit Domestic club was held on
Thursday in their club room at the
Twelve Horseman. II was quite evident
that these beautiful summer days are
beginning to bring more of the mem
bers out to our meetings. We were
very pleased TO have Mrs. White, who
has been very Ill with us again.
The meeting was very interesting,
opening with the usual business and
turning the rest of the time into a
round table discussion, which was
rnjoyed by all. 1t really seemed like
Dne big family.
We are hoping to see each membel
ant at the next netting on Thursday,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09

Members OF the club held their
meeting at 252 Farnsworth the home
Of Mrs. ConmnEs. Meeting opened
with usual motto. The pres dent pre-
sided. Minutes Of last meeting We're
read and adopted. Old business was
discussed. New business was a future
party planned for May l6 Dues were
collected. The meeting adjourned. A
delicious repIst was served by me
hostess which was enjoyed by all
Alice Garrison. president, L. Carson.
reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09

home Of Mrs. Evsline Williams. 1888
Hunt street. with the vice president
presiding A very delicious luncheon
was served by the hostess. after which
the members socialized for one hour.
Following this period. business Of i'm
portance was discussed.
TIE next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs, Ethel Allen, 264O Ante
tam.-Mrs. B. Dotson. pssSident; Mrs.
3. Ogletree reporter.
COLONY CLUB
The Colony club met with Mrs. R.
Savers. Business was discussed and
tickets received for our party at the
Three Skies, Friday, June S. Members
present were Inez Garner. Helen Cur
ry. Mary Rose, Reber Sayers, Roberta
Turner. Elizabeth Bell. and Rosa Lee
McDuffie.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-09

CLUB OF THOUGHT
The Club of Thoughts met At the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
War

Continued from Page OneD
maua, l75 miles northwest Of Buna.
But no easy time was expected.
for the enemy continues to fight
desperately in the remaining peck
cts Of resistance around Buna, and
even as the village fell made an
other attempt to land reinforce
ments Allied bombers again
smashed the invasion force of two
cruisers and three destroyers off
shore as they launched landing
barges at two points. 20 and 40
miles northwest Of Buna.
The barges were sunk and hun.
dreds of Japanese troops drowned
or we're machine gunned as they
attempted to swim ashore A few
may have reached shore safely. but
an official communique said their
number was insignificant.
Maintain oHensives
Allied forces maintained their
olfensiyes on other major fronts
in Africa and Russia. The Brit
ish Eighth Army in Libya chased
the fleeing Axis army towards Trip
oil after smashing through the
strong line at Fl Agheila with sur
prising ease.
As the main Axis force retreat
ed as fast as il could weak rear
guard units and extensive mine
fields were left in its wake to
SLOW down the British But these
tactics could not halt constant air
attacks on the remnants OF the
Airika KOrps
Allied bombers were active also
in Tunisia. pounding Axis held
ports from Bizerte on the north TO
Sfax on the east coast Of the
French proteCtorste. Tunis and
Bizerte were heavily bombed in
daylong attacks
Ground action was limited to
light patrol actions as rival air.
forces battled for supremacy over
the battlefield.
Gathers Momentum
The Russian offensive gathered
momentum again after hating fur
ious enemy attacks on all fronts.
German forces were driven from
factory buildings within Stslingrad
and Soviet columns moved ahead
northwest and southwest Of the
city. a Russian communique ad-
mitted that furious Nazi assaults
Monday rad forced Red army fore
IS to s.e -.eand southwest OF
Stalingrad in the vicinity Of Kotel-
nikovO.
Raj planes bombed Axis rail
communications yesterday in oc-
cupied Europe unchallenged by
the Luftwaffe but German bomb
prs were over Northeast English
coast towns during the night and
caused some casualties and dam
age before being driven off by
heavy antl-aircraft fire
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

Detroit. Mich. Dec 10
BEETS-FanCy $t.z5 bU.; No l,
i5c-&l bu
CABBAGE 40 !. EocSl bu
RED CABBAGE No j. 2oc 'l.25
bu.
CARROTS-No !, 5000 dor. bchs
CAULlFLOWER No. !. fl.75-2.0O
bu.: No. 2. Sl.5o.
CELERY-fsncy. 9Oc 'l.lO doz.
bchs.: No. /, 50.6Oc. Michigan
squares, fancy, $3.50
ONlONS-dry. fancy, $3.50 50-lb.
sack. No. |, S1o0I.15; No. 2,
75c.
PARsNlPs-No. l.. Sl25.l.75 bu.,
No. >, Use.
POTATOES-No. l. $215-250 100
III. sack; No. >. Sl.30-1.50,
RED RADlSHES, dollhouse, No. /.
S0-90c dor. bchs.
RUTABAGAS--No. /. 75cSl.00 IN.
SPINACH No. 1, t1-l.35 bu.
SQUASH-Delicious. No /, sl2b-
LIS bu.
TURNlPS 30. !, &1-1.50 bu
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
chri,tmaA Guests

Mr. and Mrs Jenning Campbell
and family and their mother and
husband Mr.. and Mrs Herman
Goetz Milan, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivan jewell will he entertained
for Christmas day in Denton al
the home OF MIR. and Mrs. FRANK
Horton. Also. Mr.. and Mrs Van
Horton and family and Mr. ana
Mrs. John Brown and family were
guests at the Horton home
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
NEVER MISSED SINCE 1870

SALEM Mas Up Louis A
blood. who Is edging 50. has retired
after working in his grocery store
every business day for 81 years.
Blood started work at the store in
1870. served under three owners
and became proprietor in 1903
Now after $50 years as a grocery
store. the establishment has been
transformed into pharmacy by
the new owner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
ANOTHER tsT FOR WOMEN

RICHMOND, Cal.-lP TINS
Standard oil CO. Of California has
just put IS women 10 work In its
refinery here as still operators. u
is the first time women have been
employed in this capacity as II re-
quires not only some manual labor
but a special aptitude for Eaugs
reading and checking
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
FACES CHARGES

saginaw. Mich, Dec. 10 Mrs.
Elizabeth G. Dyer. alleged to have
obtained S35,0OO through forged en-
dorsements on checks, was held In
Bay City Monday on charges Of
violating the National Bank Rob
berry Act She will he arraigned in
Federal Court there
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
TO USE WPA FUND

Detroit, Mich. Dee. Is Detroit
Common Council Monday author
lied transfer OF $4,000 from the
surplus funds marked for WFlN pro
iects 10 finance the activities OF
the Department Of buildings an !
Safety Engineering to the end OF
the N.cnl Year-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
SEEKS REVISION

Lansing Mich. Dec. H. II.
The Michigan tuberculosis Assocja-
ton is anticipating revision o.
hu to make The care Of IN e-culO
sl= patients merely a state obliga-
ton, announced Monday creation
OF committee to undertake pro
posal to the legislature for a full
revision OF laws governing treat.
men, OF the disease.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

p J Mills Iaboyel Of Detroit g.
credited with eatiu4 The lives Of
so member. of t1-r.iord Unit @
Nations freiVhfer ny patching q
ysrd.wide hole 500 a shattered life.
boat that started 10 sink as dcs-
perate survivors scrambled TO get
aboard Mills. Dhief engineer n
the suuke1 fr.igHfsr persuaded the
men TO gtt 0uf and then while d.,
companion held his legs he duckrl
himself up Co hits waist in freezing
water and started t1 patch strip
OF canvas across the hole Aftef
coming gp .1Hnl.a- intervals for
ai.. D.. fr.f'r .u..rHd.1 iH making
The boat soaVorthy Fhonephoto D
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

DEERGNG, ". H.-UP-Fnel oil
rationing doesn't bring storm win
dow problems TO Willie Burleigh,
who lives in house built in 1920.
The same inside shutters that once
kept out the Indians VIII serve Just
as effectively in shutting out cold
hrafis
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

Mrs Harold Adiska entertained
Saturday afternoon i'm honor of
her son Jerry on his seventh birth.
day. Among those present we're
Marlene Hersh. Ardclla Hersh. Up.
SLANT and his cousins. Pealy Mae
Wilson and Billy Wilson. Birthday
cake was served at Z. Jerry re
.cciyed some very nice presents.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
CHICAGO Visitor

Asa Williamson II. o. Co VI 7.
r y 1907. 739 Building Fl Sheri-
dan. Ill. spent Sunday with hi
friend Rev and Mrs. Charles j
carey and Attended church Sunda-
morning, He returned TO Chicas
Sunday evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
Paint Greek
PAGEANT 10 BE PRESENTED

PAGEANT TO BE PRESENTED
Paint Creek, Dec. 5-The Young
Peoples Class OF the Ypsilanti
Friends Sunday school will pre-
sent a pageant entitled The
Search Of Shepards' on Sunday
evening. Dec. 90 under the direc-
ton NJ their teacher. Miss Ellen
Gould. GIFTS for the children will
be presented in the morning dur
ing the regular Sunday School
hour.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

Entertains Young People
Kenneth and Russell VANITY Wcr'
hosts Sunday evening TO a srou
NJ the Methodist Church You
people al their home a dlscu
sion Of How to Know others We
ter. Refreshments were served
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

Attend Yule Program
Mrs Hartwell Rus and sor
George accompanied Mr. and Mr.
LANG TO Ypsilanti sunday rycntn
10 the Christmas program at tn,
Methodist Church given by the go
legc students and Epworth League
Rev, Charles = carey War af-
companiod by his sister. Mrs Ma
Powell. Urhana upon his refur
from his EvauEclistC services Dr.
Urbana
Fred VANITY and cousin MI
Emma Wardell were dinner gue-
Sunday at the home of Mr. 40
Mrs. Robert VANITY and family
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Swauinf
were dinner guests Sunday at "
lis AZ the home Of M and NJ
Leslie knagRs
M and Mrs Jack Day au
daughter Jane. YpsilauU were din
ner guests sunday az the home pI
NJ. and Mrs. j Turnbull
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

Police Monday night took an ap.
parcntiy demen-ed soldier nom the
home Of Mrs Emma Braun Sl6
Pearson St, when he refused to
leave there after being told there
was no room he could rent. He vas
lodged in county Jail and Detroit
military authorities were notified.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
Municipal Court

George Schock. Maplewood
Ave. today paid $50 fine and 30
days jail sentence was suspended
conditionally for one year by Jus
tice A. NJ Vandersal in municipal
court this morning when Schock
admitted reckless driving He had
originally been charged on Nov ;
with driving while under the in
tuence OF liquor.
James f. Spears, l2s y Adams
81. and Charles Crew, Clinton who
were taken into custody at the site
of the new dormitorles on intoXi
cation charges. was given choice
Of paying $40 fines or serving 10
DAYS each in county Jail
Monday and today eight Offend
ers paid 81 each for overtime
parking; four paid So each for
failure TO observe a traffic light
three paid 1895 each for improp-
erly overtaking and passing, and
one paid $2.35 for having no Mich
igan license plates. Speeding cost
two motorists total OF -. i'm
proper parking Melted 80 in fines
and having no operators license,
Sc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

Firemcu responded 10 TWO calls
Monday. \ LIGHTED match caused
a ieaky oil heater 10 explode at
Reds Lunch. 2l1 Pearl ST.. with
a minimum OF damage, ana tool
box burned in an unfinished house
at $40 Hawthorne -. Cause o. thu
second blaze WAS undetermined.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
Window Peeker

Officers searched the one hun
dred block Of Ballard St and vicin-
l.y Monday night when Mrs. Maur-
ice j. Mile. surprised 2 window
1ecker. The offender fled before
she could summon officers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
YpsiLdnf Briefs

Not Fully Favored
That Gpsiianti parking meters
are not meeting with universal ia
vor is seen in letters addressed to
Npsilanti Board OF Commerce. the
police department. Hotel Huron
and Ypsilanti Daily Press. The pro
test comes from a hotel patron who
points out that garage facilities are
not available and that cars have
TO be parked on the street.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15
Plan PRAYER Meeting

\ Victory prayer meeting will be
held at a. y. Huron St, Thursday
afternoon from > to 5 o'clock. these
meetings 10 occur each week at
the same time and place. This is
part Of nationwide, undenomina-
tional movement and the object is
to pray for the salvation Of the "uu-
saved men in the armed forces. for
= the preservation Of their bodies and
a nationwide revival. Representa-
'iyes from the various churches will
take part in these meetings.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-15

The John F. Barnhill Memorial
Band will discontinue rehearsals
until after the new year.
Evening star., 1942-04-19

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Geodetic Survey Vessel
Bombed by japanese

One of the two Coast and Geo.
detic Survey vessels stationed in
the Philippines has been damaged
by Japanese air attacks, and the
fate of the other is unknown, Rear
Admiral L. o. Colbert, director of
the survey, announced yesterday.
In q report just received here
dated January 10, 1t. George E.
Morris, jr., commanding officer of
the survey ship Research, dis
closed that the vessel had been
subjected to severe bombing on De-
cember n, at Engineer Island, in
Manila Bay, where it was docked.
Though there were no casualties to
personnel, the ship was damaged
by fire.
After the fire had been put out,
the Research was ordered to pro-
ceed to the western part of Manila
Bay. On December 20 and 80, the
vessel was again the target OF
Japanese bombers, which left her
leaking badly. To prevent sinking,
the Research was beached.
1t. Morris reported that the
Fathomer, under the command of
1t. q. g. ]. w. Stirni of Milford,
Del, remained at Manila. Some Of
the office personnel and equipment,
including a map-reproduction unit,
had been transferred to Army units
operating in the Philippines, he
said.