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Evening star., 1942-09-03
Record Assault by Allied Planes
Forces Delay in Egypt Showdown;
Germans Push Nearer Sta|inqrad
Advance by Enemy
Tanks Meets Hot
Counteruttucks
Ey the Associated Press.

Rs the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, Sept. 3.-Cau-
tious probing by Field Marshal
Erwin Rommels African Corps
has encountered fury of air
attack, artillery fire and harass-
ment by mobile forces, and four
days after the British expected
an Axis offensive the showdown
battle for the Nile had failed to
develop.
British ground troops in strong
points and slit trenches along the 40
mile Ell Alamein line had not yet
come into action with the enemy.
Only screening mobile forces were
reported thrusting and attacking the
German armored columns which had
filtered 8 miles into the mineields
of the Ruweisat- -Himeimat sector on
the south.
Whether Marshal Rommel was
puzzled by the British tactics, was
playing game of his own, or was
made hesitant by the storm of ar
tillery fire and the thunderous aerial
bombardment Of his armored and
supply columns which greeted his
first move, observers could not say.
Record Breaking Bombing.
Today's communique said Marshal
Rommels Axis army was subjected
yesterday to record-breaking
bombing by RAF and American
planes.
Never before since the start of the
North African campaign, a COM
munique said, have so many bomb
ing sorties been carried out in
single day.
From dawn until after dark Allied
bombers shuttled ever the battle
area, unloading high explosives on
Marshal Ronmel's communications
and troop concentrations in an ef-
fort to break up his preparations
for an all-out assault on the Ell
Alamein defense line.
At the same time, enemy armored |
forces which had sifted through |
minef1elds in the Ruweisat- -Himei-
mat sector on the extreme southern |
flank of the line we're attacked from
the east. and southwest by mobile
British forces. a.a. ssa
Many Axis vehicles we're destroyed,
headquarters declared.
Axis Air Force Active.
Considerable activity also was re-
ported on the part of the Axis air
force, resulting in numerous dog
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Western Maryland Engine
0verturns, Blocks HIGHWAY
Ry the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
CUMBERLAND, Md, Sept. s.
The locomotive and one car of a
Western Maryland Railway freight
train hauling coal to eastern points
were wrecked early today near Nc
Coole.
The engine and the car left the
tracks and overturned, blocking
traffic on United States route 900
for five hours.
Travelling eastward on the Elkins
division of the railroad, the train
was switched off the main track
onto a siding which comes to a dead
end as 1t approached the highway.
The accident occurred about 2:45
am. The engineer, firemen and
front brakeman leaped from the
train as soon as they saw it was on
the spur and were not injured.
Railroad officials along with
Maryland State Police and the AL
legany County States attorneys
office began an investigation.
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Foreign
Destruction OF subs set mark in July
and August, British say. Page AL
Britain marks solemn national day
of prayer. Page Al
Ronmel drive thus far spent in pre-
pairing for big battle. Page AS
Allied planes attack Jap troops four
times in Kokoda area. Page AS
Petain sounds mysterious note OF
French confidence" Page Al
Pacific war theater held growing in
Importance. Page AS
National
OPA opens drive on beef and veal
price violators. Page Al
Army creates four new armored di-
visions. Page Al
U. S. signs reciprocal aid pacus with
four Allies. Page Al
Labor heads for showdown on its
powers in WPB. Page Al
Herring sees manufacturers sales tax
as revenue solution. Page A-3
Senate Democrats oppose drafting
1s-year-olds. Page Al
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Destruction Of Subs
Set Mark in July and
August, British Say
Enelond's Heavy WorshiF
Losses Already Made Up,
Alexander Declares
By the Associated Press.


LONDON, Sept. 3.-July and
August were record-breaking
months in the destruction of
Axis submarines. and, moreover,
British. shipyards have prac-
tically made up Britain's admit
tedly heavy warship losses, First
Lord of the Admiralty A. v.
Alexander declared today.
THE German U-boats have now
turned the offensive back to their
more usual haunts," he said, indi-
eating shift of submarine pressure
from the Western Atlantic.
IF the U-boats found this attack
upon our forces dangerous last year,
I think they will find 1t doubly
dangerous now"
New methods have been devel-
oped and new devices are in action"
423 Warships Lost to Date.
Addressing war anniversary
luncheon, the First Lord said that
in one or two warship categories
new British construction had ex-
ceeded losses and added that at the
same time what amounts to a new
fleet Of Corvettes, motor torpedo
boats, gunboats and landing craft
Of all descriptions have been built.
He did not specify the categories
IN which Britain now has more
tonnage than when the war began.
To date the Admiralty has an
nounced loss of 423 warships, among
which were battleships, 2 battle
cruisers, S aircraft carriers, "A
cruisers, IS destroyers, 80 subma-
rines and IA armed merchant
cruisers as well as other small but
valuable craft such as trawlers and
corvettes.
Mr.. Alexander's statement recalled
publication In July of an unofiicial
report that 485 warships then were
on duty with the British Navy which
were not in service at the outbreak
OF the war and that with the allow
ance for sinking at least 500 war
ships Of all sorts must have been
delivered by shipyards in about 80
months.
Last Two Months Most Successful.
Mr.. Alexander, saying that the
past two months had been the most
successful in the entire campaign
against U-boats, added:
This Is encouraging, but we wish
to do better STILL" Mr.. Alexander
said adding that In addition to those
destroyed large number have been
put out of action.
Replying to what he said was
criticism that "we are slow in ad-
justing our anti-U boat methods to
meet changes in their tactics" Mr..
Alexander declared:
1T Is the other way round. When
tSee U-BOATS, Page A-18.)
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Men Over IS
Delay Retiring
To Aid in War
By the Associated Press.

Americas older men would rather
do a bit toward winning the war
than to retire to a life of ease.
Social Security Board figures dis
closed today that of the 825, 900 men
over IS now eligible for old-age in
surance benefits under the Federal
security program, 585, 900 have de-
ferred acceptance of the pensions
and remain at their jobs.
Thus, it was pointed out, they
have made easier Uncle Sans lob
OF building great army, for if they
did not work, then thousands of
young men Of military age would
have to be deferred from the armed
services to hold down the jobs.
Moreover, $4,000 who had retired
before Pearl Harbor, have dropped
OF the pension rolls and have gone
back to work.
Evening star., 1942-09-03
0PA Launches Drive
10 Enforce CeiIinos
On Beef and Veal
Suits Filed in l6 Cities
Against More Than 100
Pockers, Wholesalers

A Nationwide drive against
violators OF price ceilings on beef
and veal was opened in Is cities
today when the Office of Price
Administration sought injunc-
tions in the Federal courts
against more than 100 meat
packers and wholesale distrib-
utors.
The bulk Of the cases, according
to OPA. involves "upgrading" of
beef and veal although many are
concerned as well with simple over
charging. The 100-odd packers and
wholesalers also are being charged
with issuing incorrect invoices or
with failing to issue invoices as
provided by OPA regulations.
"Upgrading" consists of STAMPING
and selling meat which is inferior
at prices established for higher
grades. Under regulations, all car
cases and wholesale cuts of meat
must be accurately stamped and
must not be sold at prices in excess
of the legally established maximum
prices for the particular grades.
According to OPA attorneys there
have been complaints from all parts
OF the country that packers and
wholesale distributors are ignoring
price regulations and selling inferior
cuts above OPA ceilings. The stand
ards set up under the OPA grades
OF maximum price regulations are
substantially the same as those es-
tablished by the Agriculture Depart
nnent
Action against the packers and
wholesale distributors, the OPA
said, is the outcome of a Nation-
wide investigation by its inspectors
who work in cooperation with in
spectors Of the Agriculture Depart
ment.
No Washington concern is in
volved In the charges. Most of the
complaints were made against pack
ers and distributors in Boston,
Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, Des
Moines, Indianapolis, Cincinnati
New York City, Chicago, San Fran
cisco, Milwaukee, Kansas City, st.
Louis, st. Paul, Omaha and Port
land, Me.
Suits will be filed tomorrow, the
OPA said, against firms in Balti-
more and Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1942-09-03

Equipment for the new armored
units calls for the latest improved
type Of tanks. With American pro-
duction pointed to q goal Of $4,000
tanks, the Army expansion an
nounced today emphasizes the speed
with which tanks are now rolling
OF the production lines to meet
needs of our allies as we'll as our
own Army.
The four new tank divisions, their
locations and their newly assigned
commanders are as follows:
The 11th Division, also organized
at Camp Polk, near Leesville, La,
commanded by Brig. Gen. Edward
H. Brooks Of Concord, N. H.
The 18th Division. Camp Camp
bell, near Hopkinsville, KY. with
Maj. Gen. Carlos Brewer Of Graves
County, KY, commanding.
The 18th Division, Camp Beale
Evening star., 1942-09-03
u. S. Technical Units
At LeopoIdviIIe to
Build Big Camp
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LEOPOLDvILLE, Belgian
Congo, Aug. 80 Delayed -
American Army technical forces
arrived today at this Belgian
Congo capital and started i'm
mediately to build a big camp
named for President Roosevelt,
apparently in preparation for
further troop arrivals.
Veterans of the last war
planned a big reception for the
Americans to be held Septem-
ber 5.
The Belgian government
news agency announced yes
terday in London that American
troops had arrived in the Bel
gian Congo, which is near the
center of Africa athwart the
Allied supply route across the
continent to Egypt. There was
no indication of the size or
nature of the force.
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Two Cabmen Are Fined
For Driving 10 Timonium
B, ths Associated Press.

By INT Associated Press.
TOWSON, Nd, Sept. 3,-Two
taxlcab drivers charged with violat-
ing Public Service Commission rules
IN driving their cabs to the Timon-
ium Fair. were fined $6.45 each by
Magistrate William F. Lickle.
The PSC ruling forbids taxi travel
beyond a 3iz mile limit out of town
during the war. One driver said he
took his cab to the fair for his own
convenience, The other was found
guilty OF carrying passengers.
Five drivers have been arrested
TOR violation Of the rule. TWO posted
t26.45 collateral Sffh,
Evening star., 1942-09-03

NOW Tie WOTlQ KNOWS, CIle fTeSl-
dent said, that the Nazis, the Fas-
cists and the militarists of Japan
have nothing to offer to youth-ex-
cept death. On the other hand, the
cause of the United Nations is the
cause Of youth itself. 1t Is the hope
of the new generation-and the
generations to come-hope for a new
life that can be lived in freedom,
and justice, and decency."
Young men and a woman who
have taken time out from the bat
tie field to attend the Student AS
sembly sat in the White House
watching the. President as he spoke.
War Veterans Present.
One was there who lost leg at
Narvik, another who was captured
by the Germans in Holland and
escaped and was later captured by
the Japs in the Indies and escaped.
Most of the delegates heard the
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Downed Maxi Planes
4-Mon Crew Gives Up
To Teen-Age Boy
By TIT Associated Press.

BY tht Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 3.-The few
German raiders who came over
Britain to usher in the fourth
year OF war found a hot recep-
tion-entirely too hot for the
four-man crew of one downed
bomber who surrendered meek
ly to a teen-age youth.
This bomber was winged as
1t reached the coast. A second
bomber in the same six-plane
formation was knocked down
even before 1t got over land.
The crew Of the downed
bomber set fire to the craft and
placed themselves in custody
OF the boy who gave his pris-
oners tea, then handed them
over to home guards.
Evening star., 1942-09-03

speech in the. Interdepartmental
Auditorium, their meeting place,
over loud speakers.
Mr.. Roosevelt's call for the forma-
ton of a better world and for post
war maintenance of "the offensive
against evil in all its forms" on
worldwide scope was the keynote
for the conference, to whom talks in
the same vein have been addressed
by Associate Justice Robert H. Jack
son, New Zealand Minister Walter
Nash and Count Carlo Sforza, anti
Fascist Italian exile. More than 300
delegates representing countries all
over. the world are here for the con-
ference.
Mr.. Roosevelt, paying tribute to
young Americans in arms for con-
Quoting yourselves in a manner that
is worthy of the highest, proudest
fcan cryTYYNrNyrr,c, -
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Olson ond President
Discuss Coast Defense
b, the Associated Press.

B. the Associated Press.
Gov. Culbert L. Olson Of Califor-
MIA said after a White House visit
today that he had impressed on
President Roosevelt the Importance
OF increasing West Coast fortifica-
tlons in the belief that area would
be the first attacked in the event
OF an enemy landing attempt.
Gov. Olson, who was recently re-
nominated on the Democratic ticket
for another term, said he did not
discuss politics with the President,
but had merely called to pay his
respects and discuss increased de-
fenses in his area.
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Charge Denied by British.

LONDON, Sept. 8 (P.-The British
War Once last night categorically
denied that the hands of any Ger
man prisoners were tied in the
Dieppe raid and said German high
command charge that such orders
had been issued was under investi-
cation.
II the investigation shows such an
order was issued, it will be Cancelled
the War Once said.
Prior to the War Office denial, the
British unofncially had reiterated
that Britain always had scrupulous-
~ obeyed the Geneva Convention
iof'the treatment Of war prsaoners.
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Maj. james Roosevelt
Visits u. S. on Leave
;, the Associated prssx

F. the Associated Press,
SAN DIEGO, Calf, Sept. 3.-Maj.
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the
President and a leader of a Marine
Corps raid on Maxim Island in the
Pacific August II, spent last week
end IN San Diego and Coronado on
a short leave. it was disclosed last
night.
I certainly was glad to see him
safe and unharmed," said Mrs.
Roosevelt in confirming his return
The major, she added, has rejoined
the marines at an undisclosed loca-
ton.
Evening star., 1942-09-03
RCAF Flyers in Ottowo
"a Hours After Raid
BY the Associated Press.

Uy t1Io ASsOCIAEcu PreSS,
OTTAWA, Sept. 3.-An RCAF
bomber crew landed here early today,
less than "A hours after participating
IN the mass bombing of Saar-
bruecken in Germany.
The men, home to tell the story
Of bombing in force" arrived aboard
an RAF ferry plane.
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Belfast Police Jail Sc
In Political Roundup
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Sept.
3.-Police detained Sc persons last
night and today in a roundup Of
political suspects growing out of dis
orders which accompanied the exc
cution yesterday of Thomas Will
liams, member of the outlawed Irish
Republican Army, for the staying
of constable.
Northern Ireland otherwise re-
mained quiet, however, and no ad-
ditional demonstrations were re-
ported In Dublin, Fire. 4
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Germans Cancel Order
For Handwriting British
), the Associated Press.

BERLIN From German Broad
casts, Sept. 3.-The German high
command today Cancelled an order
for the manacling of British pris-
oners taken at Dieppe after the
British broadcast a denial that they
had tied the hands Of Germans cap
tured during the attack on the
French port.
The German order had been issued
as result of what was said to be
a British order seized at Disppe,
directing that German prisoners be
tied to prevent destruction of their
papers.
Evening star., 1942-09-03

fights in which, the communique
said, six German dive bombers and
nine fighters were shot down.
In London an unidentifiable
British source said Marshal
Rommels failure to strike in full
force after concentrating great
weight of armored equipment for
a general offensive might mean
he had been surprised by the
violent artillery and air bonn
bardment which met his first
thrusts)
Allied heavy bombers also made
another raid on the Axis supply
base of Tobruk.
In attacks on the Axis Mediter-
ranean supply line direct hit was
claimed by RAF torpedo-carrying
aircraft on an enemy merchant ves-
sci of the coast of Cirenaica Tues
day night.
Yesterday, the communique added
long-range fighters successfully at
tackled other enemy vessels.
Last night" the war bulletin
said, "our medium bombers attacked
targets in the battle area. Near
El Daba results were particularly
satisfactory"
Battle in Opening Phase.
Assurance that the Axis forces
had not achieved any important
gains since they made their first
offensive gesture Sunday was given
by 1t. Gen. B. L. Montgomery
commander of the British 9th
Army, who declared last night at his
field headquarters:
I'm no place and in no part OF
the 9Th Army area have the
enemy penetrated our organized de-
tense area"
Gen. Montgomery's report on the
situation, however, made it clear
that thus far the battie-on which
the fate of Egypt may hinge-is
still in it's opening phase and that
the main bodies of the opposing
armies had not yet come to grips.
From the disposition Of Marshal
Rommel's armored strength, con-
centrated mainly between the tip of
the Qattara Depression and Ell Ru-
veisat ridge a dozen miles north, 1t
appeared he might attempt to turn
the British left flank.
Advance Axis elements already
have moved forward several miles
1see EGYPT, Page A-ls)
Evening star., 1942-09-03
Victory to Justify Sacrifices,
Roosevelt Tells Student PorIey
Enemy Countries Have Nothing to Offer
Youth Except Death, President Asserts

The United Nations will win the and make full Of
victory in order to build and sustain the world
justify sacrifices now being made
by YOUTH President Roosevelt radio
meeting
Evening star., 1942-09-03

5 steel companies accept pay raise
ruling. Page AS
Army and Navy announce plans to
advance air officers. Page AS
Ned Wayburn, famous Snowman,
dead. Pare Alp
Plans made for heavy Labor Day
travel. Page B-1
Washington and Vicinity.
Two drivers sentenced, third con-
victed in traffic deaths. Page A-2
Highway budget estimates cut 521a
per cent. Page A-4
Commissioners warn users of oil of
scarcity of fuel. Page A-9
Arlington woman dies of accident
injuries. Page B-I
Health Department asks $4,058, ,429
for 1914 fiscal year. Page B-I
WPA nursery schools reopening Is
proposed. Page B-1
Miscellany.
Natures Children. Pare BIS
Marriage Licenses. Pare BIS
Births and Deaths. Pare A.I3
After DARK. Page B-1o
Evening star., 1942-09-03
MisceIiony.

Natures Children.
Marriage Licenses.
Births and Deaths.
After Dark.
Evening star., 1942-09-03

(See RAIDS, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1942-09-03

(See STIMSON, Page A-l8.)
Evening star., 1942-09-03

(See RUSSIA, Page AID
Evening star., 1942-09-03

(See LEASE-LEND, Page A.,
Evening star., 1942-09-03

tSee STUDENTS, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1942-09-03

(See U-BOATS, Page A-18.)
Evening star., 1942-09-03

(See EGYPT, Page A-18.)
Evening star., 1942-09-03

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages Tx and 2-x Of this edition Of
The Star, supplementing the news Of
the regular home delivered edition.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-12
Michigan Kicks
Game 10 Normal
Champs TO Chumps
Lose by 81 Count

ANN ARBOR, MICH, May
IL up - The University Of
Michigan baseball team, which
can look like champions one day
and buns the next, both without
benefit Of advance notice, hit a
new low for the season yester-
day and was walloped by unher-
aided Michigan Normal College,
81.
Seven infield errors, mediocre
pitching, 13 men left on bases
were signs of the way the Vol
verines behaved.
The Hurons took the lead IN
the third inning on three-run
splurge and we're never in dan
ger after that.
It was a happy day for Fred
Hobbs, Normal pitcher, who
hangs up his uniform today and
goes into the u. s. Army. The
big right-hander went the full
nine innings and BANKED Michi-
gan in all but the third.
Bill Cain was charged with
the loss but Irving Boim and
Dick Savage also took unsuccess-
full turns before the Huron bat
ting guns.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-12
One OF a Series
BY CRAIG WOOD
National Open Champion

Hitting a braSsie, play the ball
opposite the left heel as in the
drive. Square stance is prefer.
red. Foot-sprcad should be
slightly wider than the width of
the shoulders.
Keep the hands low, close to
thcs body. Right shoulder is
down, hips and legs relaxed,
weight evenly distributed.
The club-head is started back
with a straight left arm, left
hand firmly IN control.
Left arm Is slightly bent at
the top Of the swing, left shout
der is pointed toward the ball,
and the club-Shaft is parallel
with the ground
Start of the down swing is a
smooth, slow pull to the left arm
with wrists cooked and the left
arm almost rigidly straight.
Just before impact, right hand
and right arm begin to take
charge Of the swing. Wrists UNI
cock. Right shoulder is now
down, left arm straight, right
arm slightly bent.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-12
Rain Forces Revamping of SOftball Schedule
BatherS Entertain
Royal Oak Golfers

Defeated only once this sea-
son, Mount Clemens highs
golfers sought revenge today
for the loss as they played
host to Royal Oaks links
squad, defending champion in
the Border Cities League.
Although the loop title will
not be decided until the league
tournament, today's match was
expected TO furnish a good in
dex of the path the crown will
take. Royal Oak edged the
Bathers in the first match,
played on the Acorns' home
course, but a few breaks would
have thrown the match to
Coach Emory Albee's local
team. Holding the advantage
of the home course (Hillcrest
today, the Bathers were given
an excellent chance of knock
ing off their Oakland County
rivals.
Jimmy Smith, Vic Potoroka,
Don S Ut h er | a n d and Tom
Breitmeyer were expected to
play in that order today. A
victory would mean the 18th
IN 81 starts for the locals over
the past three seasons Of play.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-12
BY HUGH FULLERTON, JR
wide world sports CoIumnist

NEW YORK, May l2-Looks
as if Billy Conn and his paW-in-
law wasted a good outdoor fight
show by putting it on in the
house A lot Of folks we know
would have paid more to see that
one than some of the so-called
"big" fights :. Wonder if they'll
match Jimmy Smith with Joe
Louis now -. Columbia and
Fordham will extend their base
bal season to June l in order TO
play the first Lou Gehrig Mem
oriai Fund baseball game. Re-
ceipts will 60 to buy ambulances
Facing a new regulation re-
curing them to take at least
four hours of exercise week,
40 Harvard football players petit
toned Dick Harlow to extend
Spring practise a couple of weeks
-. Headline: "Chalky Wright
stops young boxer at 57-We
always thought Chalky was clip
ping a few years off his age.