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Evening star., 1942-04-19
Great Nazi War Plants
Are Fired by R. A. F.
In Wide Sweep
RoiIwoys in France and
Other Targets Blasted
In Uneeosine Offensive
Bv the Associated Press.

bN Nhs ASsOCldJeu fTeNS.
LONDON, April l8. - Thick
formations Of r. A. F. bomberS
and fighters skinned the chan
mel waves today TO carry on the
unceasing offensive against Hit
ler-held Europe in which, by day
and night in the last "a hours.
huge and lethal warplanes have
left great Nazi warplants af1ame
deep in the German homeland.
In daylight today. Hurricane
bombers sped across the Kent coast
at sea level and disappeared in the
haze toward Boulogne. Later, Spit
fires, flying almost wing to wing and
barely so feet above the spray, re-
turned from daylight raid. swoop-
ing up the coast to avoid the white
cliffs along the channel.
The Air Ministry said the raiders
encountered no opposition at all
from German fighter planes, and
that all the R A, F. planes returned
safely after attacking railway and
other objectives in Northern France
The German radio reported that
80 British planes were shot down
over Germany and occupied terri
tory in the last "a hours.
Weather Reduces Scale.
Squally weather reduced the scale
Of attacks which left extensive
damage yesterday at Augsburg and
Hamburg
Nan raiders again approached
some southeast British towns where
daylight alertS were sounded, but
they were turned away in dog1ghtS
high above the channel
In this atmosphere Of offensive
activity, newspapers Jubllantly fea-
tured the United States bombing
attacks on Toxic and other japanese
cities and on Rangoon.
These far-flung sugurieS that the
United States and Britain were
grasping for the initiative in all
the worlds battlehelds prompted
military experts to declare that the
Allies now were hurting 5000 first
line warplanes against the AXIS
every day.
The r A F.'s extensive sweeps
Of yesterday and today were aimed
Al cutting of German submarine
reinforcementS for the battle of the
Atlantic The bomberS unloaded
their destruction on the U-boat base
See RAIDS. Pace A.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
0'Hare Leaves Phoenix
By Plane for Capital
By Lhr AssocIated Press.

Hy lhP Associated Press.
PHOENIX, Ariz.. April l8-Lt.
Edward H OHare. Navy hero of
aerial warfare in the Orient. left
Phoenix by commercial airliner to-
day in response to orders to report
to Washington Immediately.
Mrs. OHare. Who became his bride
here seven months ago, accompanied
him. They are due in Washington
early tomorrow.
1t OHare. who became an ace by
shooting down six japanese planes
in one afternoon off the Gilbert
Islands, previously had been ordered
to report in the Capital April "a
He was unCommunicatlye about the
new order. but friends gained the
impression he had been invited to
be the guest of President Roosevelt
a. the White House
1t. OHare arrived in Phoenix
Thursday from San Francisco.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
By THOMAS X. HENRY,
Star staff CorTeSpondent

SAN FRANCISCO, April 18-
Synthetic rubber producing plants
now in operation or contemplated
can turn out at least 1000 900 tons
a year Buna S-the cheapest and
most practical type for tires.
This is almost 25 per cent more
than the amount of crude rubber
normally required by the United
States in peace time. It is consid-
erably above previous official esti-
mates because of Improvements al
ready in progress in technical
processes and plant operation.
About the lowest possible price is
20 cents pound. Before the war.
crude rubber from Malays could be
laid down at the docks at IL cents a
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Daring Attack Blasts 4 Jap Cities;
Chinese Retire to New Burma Line;
U.S.. Troops Will Aid Commandos
Heavy Pressure
Forces Withdraw
On Sittung Front

~ tho Associated Press.
CHUNGKING. April Is. - The
main Chinese forces on the Sit
tang front in Central Burma
have withdrawn to a new line
after many days of a powerful
offensive by overwhelming Jap
aneSe forces, the Chinese COM
mand announced tonight.
The fighting on the eastern wing
OF the Burma front continued fierce
~ with the Chinese forces under
the command of United States 1t.
Gen. Joseph w. Stilwell executing
a difficult delaying action although
outflanked and outnumbered
The Chinese command said heavy
casualties had been inflicted on the
japanese as the Chinese withdrew
to their prepared positions to the
rear in the face of great pressure.
British Destroy Wells.
On the western flank of the Burma
line, the British troops also were
engaged in a rear-guard action as
they continued to destroy the IRA
Waddy Valley oil wells despite the
infiltration tactics of the japanese
seeking to save the wells.
The Chinese forces were out
flanked from both sides. the Chinese
communique said.
The COmmunique,
"On the Sittang front fighting
continued without abatement. The
united Chinese expeditionary force.
although fianked on both sides by
advancing enemy columns, is fight
ing a delaying action in the most
difficult circumstances against a foe
vastly superior in numbers. They are
not only delaying the enemy's ad-
vance. but have succeeded in in
f1icting heavy casualties on the
enemy. Meanwhile, our forces have
established themselves in previously
prepared new positions.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Fire Sweeps Normondie Again,
Structure Escapes Damage
Three Fireboots Called TO 3-AIorm BIoze;
Water Sprayed Through Hole Cut in Liner

were attempting 10 remove, No
damage TO ships structure. Great
difficulty in fighting fire, due to the
fact that all entrances 70 compart-
ment in which fire was were located
under water Il was necessary to
cut away covers which had been
welded over in order 10 get water
to the fire"
Blaze Started hv Spark.
A message received by teletype at
police headquarters from the West
saith street station said the blaze
was started by a spark from a weld
ers torch, landing on cork insula-
ton.
A spark from similar torch was
said 70 have started the previous
See NORMANDTE, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1942-04-19
ThoiIund to Transfer
Sect of Government

By he As oCLstec Press
TOXIC From japanese Broad
casts April l8--A radio announce
ment tonight said Thailand, occu-
pied by japanese troops, has de-
cided TO transfer its seat of gov
eminent from Bangkok to another
city which has not yet been selected
Bangkok will be developed as a
commercial and industrial center
the announcement said.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Resignation Of Syrian
Cabinet Accepted

BY re Associated Press.
DAMASCUS. Syria. April 10
President Sheikh Tajjedine el Has
sani today accepted the resignation
Of the cabinet and named Husni
Bey Berazi the mayor of Damascus,
TO form a new government.
The new cabinet includes Emir
HasSan Attrach, administrator Of
the Djebel Druze area. as minister
OF national defense. and Mounir Bey
Ailani, former chief Of the cabinet,
as minister of youth and prOpa-
ganda.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
~ tho Associated Press.


NEW YORK. Sunday. April 10
Fire that started in supplies
SalvagerS were removing ragged
through a lower hold OF the for
mer French liner Normandle last
night. but did no damage to the
vessels structure. Il was said at
u IS am. today nearly three
hours after the blaze was brought
under control.
The IS O00-ton vessel had lain on
her port side half submerged since
flames caused her 70 capsize Feb
rusry Q.
1t. Comdr. william A. sullivan
said in q ststenent.
The hres started in decomposed
stores which the salvage people
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Senator Hatch Out of Cost

ALBUQUERQUE, April l8 u
Senator Hatch of New Mexico was
removed today from a cast in which
ne has been enCaSed since his spins
was fractured in an automobile ac-
cident seven weeks ago.
In the next couple of weeks We
hope he will be able to return to
his duties in Washington" said DR.
w. r. Lovelace.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
McNutt 10 Head
Unit MobiIizinq
u. 5. Man Power
Roosevelt in Greeting
Commission Gronts
Him Brood Powers
-rcrt Of orde- on Paoc A-lsJ
Ry John c. HENRY.

President Roosevelt Yesterday
created a new War Man Power
Commission and vested in Paul
Y. MCNutt, Federal Security Ad-
miniStrator, sweeping powers to
mobilize American men and
women for the war effort.
The action was taken through an
executive order which seemingly
conferS ON Mr.. McNutt uuprece-
dented authority for determining
how every adult in the country may
contribute in manual or mental en-
ergv to the prosecution Of the war
Although IL is understood that
outright drafting OF labor and COM
pulSory assignment 10 non military
occupations would require statutory
sanction. the order specifies that
Mr.. McNutt may formulate legis-
lative programs designed to facili-
tate the most effective mobilization
and utilization Of the manpower"
With the approval Of the President,
he may recommend such legislation
to Congress.
A White House statement accom-
panying the order noted that al
though the term "manpower" was
used throughout. 1T definitely in
cludes womanpower. and a special
announcement will soon be made
with respect to the voluntary regis
tration of women for their
mobilization in the war effort"
Hlllman Named Roosevelt Aide.
At the same time. the White
House announced that Sidney Hill
man, director of the Labor Division
of the War Production Board. is
being appointed a special assistant
to the President on labor matters.
His status, the White House added.
will be similar to that of Harry L.
Hopkins in the field of lease lend
aid and munitions ALLEGATIONS.
Mr. McNutt will retain his post
as Federal Security Administrator,
in which capacity he already was
supervising many of the functions
vested in his new office.
In delegating the broad new pow
ers to Mr.. McNutt, the Presidents
order named 10 specific Federal
agencies which must conform to
such policies, directives. regulations
and standards as the chairman NAV
prescribe and shall be subject
to such other coordination ."
as may be necessary" The agencies
named already have some functions
in the fields of labor training or
supply, and any others operating
within this field are similarly di-
rected to conform to the program
Of the commission.
Army, Navy Excluded.
Among the 10 agencies is the
Selective Service System, in which
connection the White House state
ment said Chairman McNutt will
have the right to issue directions
and make regulations and standards
with respect to the use and claSsi-
tication of the man power needed
for critical industrial. agricultural
and governmental requirements.
In other words, the chairman
- will have the power to see
to it that adequate supplies Of
workers in industry and agriculture
are provided from Selective Service
registration records"
The order defined governmental
requirements as excluding those
of the military and naval forces"
The general Interpretation of the
effect on the Selective Service Svs-
tenn was that on instructions Of
Chairman MCNutt it will defer from
military induction men who NAV
be needed more urgently in civilian
tSee MAN POWER, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Laval Forms Cabinet,
Yields 10 Petain as
Final Authority
Keeps Three Posts for
Himself; Only Five
Men Are Holdoyers
Ev he Associated Press.


VICHY, Unoccupied France,
April 18.-Pierre Laval. Frances
No. l campaigner for all-out col
laboration with Germany, re-
organized the French govern
ment on A pro-Axis basis today,
but agreed to submit to the final
authority Of Marshal Petain, still
chief Of state.
Laval won the marshal's approval,
necessary under the constitution, of
a 21-man government. 13 Of whom
have been active supporters of his
pro-German policy for France. He
split the civil and military divisions
of government, abolished the ma
tional defense ministry and kept
three important posts for himself
foreign affairs, interior and in
formation.
The aged marshal, by special de-
cree, delegated to Laval the power
10 control Frances S domestic and
foreign policies. but simultaneously
placed his heir apparent and for
mer vice premier, Admiral Jean
Darlan, IN complete command of all
land, sea and air forces, responsible
only to the chief of state.
Petain is expected TO broadcast a
message to the nation, probably to-
morrow, in explanation Of the gov
ernmental reorganization. The cab
met, which was officially presented
to the marshal today in conform
anCe with French political tradition,
Will hold its first official meeting
Monday
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Time for Action in War Is Near,
Gen. Marshall, in Ulster, Says
American Air Forces to Be Established in
Bases All Over British Isles, He Asserts
~ the Associated Press
HyyT-IJ THE I'M

y
WITH UNITED STATES ARMY IN NORTHERN IRELAND
April 8Declarng the for action is near Gen George c.
today that
American inevitably will the Commands the British
raidng the German-held continent
Eur fher fnrecaS
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Five Are HOldOverS.

Lavals new government included
5 ministers. IA secretaries OF state
and ? miscellaneous officials Only
five Of the new members partiCi-
pated in the previous cabinet of
Admiral Darlan.
Petain won 8 significant point by
retaining two OF his most influential
friends as mlnisters-Lucien Romier,
his minister OF state without port
folio, and Joseph Barthelemy, min
lister OF justice.
Laval compromised by accepting
the marshal'S condition that he sub
NIT the ministerial list to the chief
Of the state TO whom he will be re-
Sponslble and 10 whom he will give
See FRENCH. Page AS
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Ronooon Is Pounded
By American Bombers

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW DELHI. April 18.-Big United
States bombers pounded at Ran
goon, chief japanese supply base in
Burma, while battle-worn British
troops stuobornly fought the in
vaders in the burned-out Yenang-
yuane oil fields. l40 miles southwest
Of Mandalay it was disclosed here
today.
The heavy assault on RangoOn
was delivered Thursday by fortress
type planes, based in next-door IN
dia under the command Of Maj. Gen.
Lewis H. Brereton, whose United
States pilots already have set fire
to japanese troopships and cruiser
in the Bay Of Bengal.
Second Blow at Port.
It was Gen. Breretons second
blow at the great Burmese port,
which the Japanese overran early
in the battle for Burma. Docks and
harbor installations we're heavily
bombed, and the attackers escaped
unchanged.
Military experts expressed the be-
lief that a continuance of such raids
on Rangoon and the long roads
leading north along the Sittang and
Irrawaddy Rivers would do much to
relieve the constantly mounting as
saults on the Allied fronts.
The British applied the torch to
the Yenangyaung oil fields Just be-
fore infltrating japanese attempted
to save the wells by barriCading
highways behind the fighting lines.
British armored cars and tanks cut
their way through and completed
the demolition.
Two smaller oil fields are so to
so miles north of Yenangyuang.
Evening star., 1942-04-19
Weather Forecast

Rather cool today. moderate n fresh
winds. Temperatures yesterday High
eat s0. at IS pm lowest. -, At 10 . m.
PROM ire United sfs'ss weather Bureau report.
Fu Details PsEs A.
Evening star., 1942-04-19

The Evening and Sunday Star Is
delivered in the city and suburbs at
75c per month, The Night Final
Edition and Sunday Morning Star at
S5c per month.
Evening star., 1942-04-19

See WRECK, Page A-2J
Evening star., 1942-04-19

tSee JAPAN. Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-11
Junior Army, Navy Girls Plan
Clear Club Area of Rats

is no worse than in other neighbor-
hoods. I'VE just seem to mind them
more down there" they say.
They are also unpleasantly aware
that unrestrained rats go around
carrying something called Brill's
disease. which is about as much fun
to have as the bubonic plague.
There were three cases of Drills
disease in Washington last year,
they say.
The Jangoes will also remind
housewives that a nice lethal variety
of poison for the benefit of such
tutored rats as may know enough
to escape the traps is available
through the Health Department.
Residents will also be reminded that
rodents .dote on garbage and that
uncovered refuse containers serve
as an effective lure to the pests.
The campaign is to be conducted
with the approval and cooperation
of the Health Department. It's sue
cess, club members point out, de-
ponds on the willingness Of resi-
dents in the community to accept
the traps and the poisons and place
them where they will do the most
good. II the response is general, it
was said. the war on rats will be 4
short one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-11
Dr.. Albert AI|emann Dies;
Army Medical Librarian

DR.. Albert Allemann, 80, former
principal assistant librarian OF the
Army Medical Library here, died
yesterday at his home, 705 Garland
avenue, Takoma Park, Md, after
short illness.
DR.. Allemann, native of Soleure,
Switzerland, was educated in Euro
pean schools and graduated from
George Washington Medical School.
He taught ancient and modern Ian
guages for Is years in high schools
in the West before coming to this
city.
Becoming associated with the
Army Medical Library as trans
lator of French, Spanish, German
and Italian, he later became prin-
cipal assistant librarian. He re-
tired in 1882. He was editor of the
Index Catalog and assistant editor
of the Index Medicus.
He Is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Ruth w. Allemann; son, William
A. Allemann, now in the Army, and
two daughters, Mrs Grace L. Muzzy
and Mrs. Helen P. Boyer.
Funeral services will be held at
3 pm. tomorrow at the Takoma Park
funeral home, 245 Carroll street,
Takoma Park, D. c. Burial will be
in Washington Memorial Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-11
Arlington Residents
Protest Allowance
OF Heating Oil
Special Boord to Hear
Complaints Wednesday;
Ration Books Issued

Approximately 100 Arlington
County home owners, dissatisfied
with their fuel oil rations, were
greeted this morning by signs out
side ration headquarters bearing
the legend "All complaints will be
heard Wednesday night, Deem
Der l6."
Mrs. Grace Gaumnitz, executive
secretary of, the Arlington County
Ration Board, said disgruntled
housenolders had formed a line
when the board Offices opened at 8
a m in order to protest the amount
of oil allowed.
One woman, she said. threatened
to report the board to the Truman
committee for investigation.
Special Board Formed.
Mrs. Gaumnitz said special
complaint board had been formed
to hear applicants grievances at
the ration board Offices from 7 to
10 pm. Wednesday. -
At that time also. she said, ap-
plicants whose forms were filed
late OF contained mistakes will re-
ceive their ration books.
A total of 2,700 Arlington County
home owners whose names began
with the letters A through H yester-
day received their ration books from
teachers at the Patrick Henry Ele-
mentary School and the Washing
ton-Lee High School
At the Patrick Henry School,
which served residents living on and
south of Lee boulevard, 500 books
were issued, Mrs. Gaumnitz said.
Two hundred did not apply.
Issued 2,200 Books.
At the Westinghouse High
School, which served residents liv-
ing north of Lee boulevard, 1900
books were issued, and 300 failed to
apply for rations.
Applicants for heating oil whose
names begin with the letters I
through z will call for their coupons
at the two schools between 4:30 and
10 pm. today, Mrs. Gaumnitz said.
Those who do not apply for rations
during the two-day issuance. she
said. will receive their books We'd
nesday at board headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-11

HE got the best marks in his
class once" his mother reported.
We'll" Arne amended. 1.-The teach
er said that, but l thought he was
just trying to make me feel good"
When Arne was asked if he had
to keep his legs in a cast, he merely
nodded but his mother said, 1T was
terrible in the summer time, such
big blsters came We didn't know
about it till We heard him crying. 4"
"Aw, ma" Arne interrupted.
Before the sickness came Arne
had played guard on the school bas-
ket ball team.
Did you happen to see the basket
net by the garage?' he asked eager
ly. MY dad fixed it up for me-"
Plank Keeps Leg Straight.
In a not very different voice he
spoke of a more recent construction
job-the plank his father had ex-
tended beyond the wheel chair, so
the boy could hold his leg out
straight.
1t was a big day in the Molander
home in September when Arne went
back to school. The other boys and
girls helped him with his books as
he hobbled on his crutches from
class to class. He was to 60 into
the ninth grade He had made up
whole year of work in those 40
hours of instruction at home.
Then came the thirdBAay. Arne
turned his weak ankle. q It swelled
so he couldn't wear his brace
And then funny thing hap
pened. I went to the doctors Office
to have him fix the brace. 1t was
rainy that day, and I guess the rub
her tips Of my clutches got wet.
Anyway, they slid away. from me-
I fell and broke my leg"
80 you were only back in school
for two days?" he was asked.
well. yes. But I'm practicing
now holding onto the wall so maybe
1 can walk without my crutches. "
Arne grinned then.
I'm going back to school after
Christmas. That's why I've got to
get this Latin"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-11
Induction of 702
Delayed to Allow
Holidays at Home

Permission to postpone induction
of l02 men scheduled to be called
on December IA and is until De-
cember 10 and to give them a fur
Tough of two weeks instead of one
was obtained today from State Sc
lective Service headquarters in
Baltimore by Montgomery County
Board No. 3 at Bethesda.
Officials of the board said that
had the men been indicted on the
dates originally scheduled and given
only the customary one-week fur
Tough, they would have begun their
Army training just before Christ
mas. The board sought the delay
and extra furlough so the regis
trants, many of whom are childless
married men, would be able to spend
the Christmas holidays at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-11
Montgomery County
Transfers Offices
Al Silver Spring
Two Roads Agencies
Put Together; McCeney
Named Treusurer's Aide

In an attempt to place related
Montgomery County departments
under one roof, a wholesale transfer
of county Offices has been effected
in Silver Spring, it was revealed to-
day.
Two roads department units have
been placed in the former building
inspectors office in the Silver Spring
County Building on Georgia avenue,
while the building inspectors Office
has been moved to the Walsh Build
ing on Colesville road.
George w. McCeney, former Su-
pervisor of county lateral roads, has
been placed in charge of special
street assessments and county prop
erty records in the county building.
He also will act as deputy county
treasurer, so that residents in the
area will not have to go to Rockville
to pay taxes.
Mr.. McCeney has been succeeded
as county road supervisor by GLAND
Harvey, whose Office also will be in
the county building Mr.. McCeney's
former Office in the county office
building on Colesville road has been
taken over by Fred Heine. Police
Court clerk. who formerly waasin the
county building.
James F. Erwin. formerly deputy
clerk to the county commissioners,
has been transferred to the con-
trollers Office in the Rockville Court
House, and Earl H. Griffith, formerly
of the controllers office, has been
appointed deputy clerk The new
building inspectors Office in the
Walsh Building also will house the
electrical inspector.