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Evening star., 1942-02-01
BeardaII Is Installed
As Naval Academy Head
nv tie Associated Press.

By tie Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 31-Tradition
bowed to wartime restrictions to-
day as the United States Naval
Academy welcomed its 33d super
intendent in simple ceremony last
ing less than 80 minutes.
Attended only by heads Of de-
partments and branches, the in
stallation of Rear Admiral John
R. Beardall of Orlando, Fla, as
superintendent and commandant OF
the Severn River naval command
was a routine procedure instead OF
the colorful ceremony accorded his
predecessors.
Stepping into his new post as
successor to Rear Admiral Russell
Wilson, Admiral Beardall stood in
the academic boardroom Of the ad-
ministraticn and briskly read Or
ders relieving Capt. r. Starr King,
acting superintendent. of the acad-
emy command. Of1cials congratu-
lated Admiral Beardall, then re-
sumed their duties, which have
been increased by the academy's
shortened academic program.
Admiral Beardall, who will be 55
next Saturday, was naval aide to
President Roosevelt before his pres
ent appointment Admiral Wilson
became chief of stad to Admiral
Ernest ]. King, commander in chief
of the United States Fleet, in De-
cember.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Doy-by-D Day Story of Boton Told
In Arny's Official Reports
Diary Describes Repeated Jap Failures
To Breok Down MucArthur's Resistance

January 17-Japanese open heavy
attack against defenders right
flank: airplanes. artillery supports
the attack but greatly outnumbered
United States-Filipino forces resist
stubbornly.
Repeated Thrusts Fail.
January 18-Repeated japanese
thrusts successfully parried; Jap
anese pressure definitely lessons;
four Japanese planes shot down by
ground fire.
January 19-Desultory ground ac-
tivity.
January 20-Supported by aircraft,
japanese renew ground attack, con-
centrating on center Of line; three
japanese planes shot down.
January 2l-United States Filipino
troops drive back japanese by savage
counterattack. inf1icting heavy losses
and re-establishing original posi-
tions at center of line.
January 22-Japanese renew at
tacks with heavy fighting on left
and center; japanese land reinforce
ulCiloo III AhAlSdyCil ou1 diio 0obiS
Bay
January 23-Strongly reinforced
japanese assault troops maintain
heavy attacks" apparently attempt
ing to crush defenders by numerical
superiority regardless of casualties
defenders ,repulse all attacks.
Several Points Regained.
January 2tSupported by fire o1
warships, Japanese troops continue
heavy attacks ON left flank, taking
a number Of positions on West
Batan coast; fierce United States
Filipino counterattacks regain sew
eral points, but Japanese hold
others; heavy losses on both sides;
japanese continue to land rein
forcementS.
January 25-Massive japanese as
saults force defenders to give ground
on beaches and in mountain passes
but sudden, powerful counterattack
by Gen. Macarthur routs Japanese
on right; American Filipino troops
charge Japanese after pounding
lines with heavy guns; hundreds OF
japanese dead left on battlefield
January 26-Fighting dwindles to
unimportant skirmishes.
January 27-No ground fighting
two American P-40s shoot down two
Japanese dive bombers, disable 9
third.
January 28-No ground fighting
small new Japanese landings tr
Subic Bay area.
January 29-United States-Fili'
pino artillery breaks up headlonl
enemy infantry assaults on right
and left flanks; Japanese losse
heavy.
January 30-Light ground en-
counters; arrival of fresh Japanes'
troops and movements behind line
indicate preparations for resump
tion of large-scale offensive.
January 31-United States de-
tenders again repulse determined
enemy attempts to penetrate lines
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Ecuador Seen Benefiting
From Rio Trade Pact

The measures of economic soli-
darity agreed upon at the recent
conference of foreign ministers at
Rib de Janeiro ill be an important
contribution toward solving the
problems confronting Ecuadorean
trade" DR.. L. Neftali Ponce, first
secretary of the Ecuadorean En-
bassy. said yesterday at an embassy
day luncheon at Hotel 2400.
He reminded his audience that
President Carlos Arroyo del Rio, in
his last annual message to the
Ecuadorean Congress. stated that
in dealing with the situation
created by the war Ecuador
will adopt no apathetic attitude
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Defense RoIIy PIonned
At Jewish Center

Miss Mary K. Browne, deputy d.
rector of physical fitness for the
Once Of Civilian Defense, will ad-
dress q civilian defense rally at 8
pm. Tuesday at the Jewish Com
munity Center.
A sketch, depicting activities in
which civilians may engage for de-
fense, will be given by the Red
Cross. Patriotic community sing
ing will also be a feature of the
evening. The Police Boys Club
Band will furnish music.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
1857 English DoiIies
Listed in u. S. in 1941

BY tht Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-The United
States had 1857 English language
daily newspapers in 1941, Il fewer
than were published during the pre-
ceding year, the trade magazine
Editor and Publisher said yesterday
in its annual yearbook.
There were 377 papers In the
morning field, while the afternoon
editions ran to ,480. Sunday papers
totaled $40, as against SIS dur
ing 1910.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Axis Forces Libyan
Counferoffensive
Loses Impetus
Enemy Patrols Withdrew
After Contact Near
Msus, British Soy
By the Associated Press.

CAIRO, Jan. 31.-Temporarily at
least, Field Marshal Gen. Erwin
Rommel's sudden Libyan counter
offensive seemed tonight to have
lost impetus after tanning out into
7O-mile front from the Msus
region to recapture Bengasi.
Reports reaching here indicated
that there had been no Axis ad-
vance much beyond the twice-won
and twice-lost port, and the British
high command said Axis patrols
withdrew after contact with British
mobile forces near Msus
Military observers said the Brit
ish probably did not lose any large
quantity of guns and equipment IN
the withdrawal from Bengasi.
Some sources estimated the two
columns of the Seventh Indian
Brigade which battled free from the
port represented about thirds of
the brigades full strength. Nor
mally that would be about 1000
men.
The r. A. F. kept strafing Gen.
Rommels heightened supply lines all
the way back to Tripoli in addition
to continuing what communique
termed protective patrol over our
forward forces"
The night before, British bombers
smashed at Axis motorized concen-
trations around Agedabia, south OF
Bengasi. touching OF fires which
returning f1iers said were visible
100 miles away.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Ohioon to Discuss Park
Board denomination

Alfred Bettman. chairman Of the
Cincinnati City Planning Commits
sion, will discuss the proposed re-
organization of the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission a,
luncheon meeting Of the Com
mittee of One Hundred Of the
American Planning and Civic As
sociation at the Washington Hotel
at 12:15 pm. Tuesday.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Continuing British Retreat
Is Reported by Italians

ROME CFrom Italian BroadcasO
Jan. 81 (R.-The Italian high COM
mand announced today that Brit
ish forces in Libya were continuing
to retreat under heavy Axis pres
sure and declared that the scene
of battle was being steadily ex-
tended.
I'VE are maintaining frequent
contact with the enemy" said a
communique, which also reported
that Axis bombers were heavily
blasting British troop concentra-
tions and communication lines.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Tufts Alumni to Meet

Charles I. Stanton, acting ad-
ministrator of the Civil Aeronautics
Administration. will discuss the
civilian pilot training program be-
fore a meeting of the Tufts College
Alumni Tuesday at 6 pm. at the
Army and Navy Club.
Evening star., 1942-02-01

m nov, Mrs. Neunan Zahh.
Sarah Boxer, Mrs. Rose Cordell and
Mrs. Charlotte Wotin, all Of this
city, and Mrs. Ona Marler of Spo-
kane, Wash.
Services were set for 2 O'Clock
this afternoon at Danzanskys fu-
neral home, 350l Fourteenth street
NV, with burial In Elesvetgrad
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1942-02-01

A years ago,
W as honorary
president of the
B eth Sholom
Con gre CATION
and was a men,
Der Of the Dis
trict H 9 b r e "
Beneficial So
ciety. :.
He Is survived
by 10 children.
MrS. LkUA OlCk,
Abraham, Ben
.jamin, Max and
Bernard Zarin;
Mrs. Annie Ro-
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Neuman zarin, Retired
! Realty Dealer, Dies

Neuman zarin, IA, who retired
from the real estate business re-
Gently. died yesterday at his home,
7346 Georgia avenue NV.
Mr.. Zarin, who came to this city
Evening star., 1942-02-01

toward threats to continental Sc
curity, but will cooperate to the
best of its ability in all hemisphere
defense measures"
Evening star., 1942-02-01

United States Coast Guard re-
cruiting station now open at 1900
E street NV.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
FOUND.

DOG, small, white, female, no tag but wear
ing collar, in vicinity Of 9Th and Pa. ave.
Sc. Call FIR. 7479.
TERRIER, female, white with brown right
eye and ear. wearing red harness. Owner
call for same At Animal Rescue, II
st, NV.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

in Chinas Yunnan province, means
precious mountain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

then we were confronted with the
problem of getting competent help.
We were forced to go into the open
labor market, and compete with
contractors working on Government
projects, with unlimited Govern
ment money. Result-wages went
up too, Mr.. Henderson. Everything
else went up in proportion and
has stayed up Now we are asked
to lower prices on our stock to the
level of November of 1941, but what
are we going to do with our help
that we have given two raises dur
ing that interval? How are we 60
ing to cut our operating costs down
to that level?
We do not think that you would
be interested in freezing anyone
cut of business, large or small, but
we do know that unless there is
a modification of the present order
that you will be instrumental in
the bankruptcy of a large number
of these small potatoes"
1t is not necessary to call your
attention to the Importance of the
merchant to the community, as you
well know that all activity both
social and economic, springs from
the small business man. That is
one of the things that makes Am
erica-the corner drug store, the
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11
ANOTHER WEDDING

Our morning mail brought an
other wedding invitation, this one
came from our good friends Al
Seeliger and Mildred Norem They
are going to be married Sunday
July IL. We are very much for
this young couple and wish them
much happiness but we feel sorry
for our friend Johnson at the bank
as he is losing his best looking
assistants fast.
Last month it was Elaine Peter
son and now it is Mildred. Any
way we wish to congratulate them
both, and especially AL. We think
that he is getting one of Alaska's
incest girls.
She has been our friend for a
long time and stands high ON our
OK list. AL is personnel director
for Siems-Drake here and good
guy. Lots Of luck you two, keep
your chins up.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS

The American Legion meeting of
Post Is held on Tuesday evening
July 7 was we'll attended. Com
mander Charles Whittimere presid-
ed. There were quite number
of distinguished guests present, and
inasmuch as the good ladies of the
Auxiliary were meeting in their
new quarters call in the same
building, get together" was held
Immediately after the business
meetings were terminated and a
good time was had by all those
present. We wish to take this OPP
portunity to thank those Auxiliary
ladies for the great quantity Of
that good food consumed by me
We were extremely hungry, having
Just finished umpiring a ball game,
SO if the ladies were shocked at
my carrying capacity maybe this
will serve to enlighten them to
some extent.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11
AN OPEN LETTER TO MIR. LEON
HENDERSON
Mr.. Leon Henderson
Price Administrator
Washington, d. c.

Mr. Leon Henderson
Price Administrator
Washington, d. G.
Dear Mr.. Henderson:
We are taking it for granted that
YOU are a good American, and that
Your efforts to control the price
structure Of the merchandise market
of America is sincere and honest
also that you are interested in pre-
serving the customs and traditions
of 1877 years of Americanism with
in this broad prosperous land OF
ours, but your recent order affecting
the price structure OF all commodl-
ties sold in our part OF the Nation
leads us to believe that you have
been badly advised as to the con-
ditions of things generally in Al
aska.
First, Mr.. Henderson, we here
have no Marshall Fields no Wanna
makers. But we are country
made up of small potatoes" in the
merchandising field Men who
have devoted a lifetime to the
building up of small businesses,
dedicated to the proposition that,
a lifetime of honest toll in this
direction was sure to return some
degree of security in old age-a
lifetime in which one is called on
to do everything in the community
in which he resides, from acting
as postmaster to the burial OF the
dead-here in this far away coun-
try men do these things uncom-
Misunderstanding it for granted
that it is part of his job. We have
hundreds of these public spirited
individuals up here. We call them
merchants. You call them-Some-
thing else. Back in November 194l
we were sailing along with the rest
of the Nation, doing our share OF
getting ready for a war that we
expected to break-in another quar-
ter. These men were making fair
profit on the merchandise sold ov-
err their counters. Then came De-
cember Z, 1941. Things changed
very rapidly. First we were sad
died with raise in freight rates.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11
AND CLUBS JAN WALLIS
SCRAP RUBBER DRIVE

Sitka very seldom falls down, or
even lags behind in anything that
calls for hard work, especially work
pertaining to anything of a civic
nature. We are afraid we are
guilty of a bit of laxity in this
scrap rubber drive, however we are
told that several of our patriotic
ladies have taken the bull by the
horns" and are making things hum.
We have learned that three of
these good ladies have decided to
make a house to house canvass of
the town, picking up everything
from old worn out girdles to leaky
hot water battles. Nice going, gals,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

1t. Col. Walter Shoaff was among
those present at the Legion social
Tuesday evening. We like this
guy, and think that if the Army
was made up of Shoaffs we would
have very little difficulty licking
those Japs to a standstill Speak
ing for the Legion we wish to take
this opportunity to extend to 1t
Col. Shoaff a standing invitation
to attend our meetings every Tues
day evening.
We missed the ever smiling face
of our good friend Missy Clithero
at this shindig. It's funny how
little one appreciates ones friends
until they go away. Oh! well, have
q good time down there where the
sun is really hot, Missy. Well be
seeing you real soon anyway, we
hope.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

community grocer, even the news
hoy on the corner. These things
are typically American. We up here
want very much to preserve these
chings for posterity. We want to feel
that we too are Americans. Even
though we are living thousands of
miles away we are still Americans
ALL. So let's be honest with one
another. You have issued an Or
der, or have caused the issuance of
that order, that works a hardship
on a group of our citizens. We
know this sort of thing is not in
keeping with your policy of fair
play. We therefore ask you to
rectify as quickly as possible this
grave error.
Yours very truly,
EUGENE WALLIS.
Editor Sitka Page, Daily Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

We talked to several proud par
ents of boys who are serving in lar
away places this week, among them
being our good friend Ernie Cart
er, also E. w. Van Horn. Vans
boy is with General Macarthur,
Down Under We envy them IN
those far away lands-seeing new
things-learning new customs, new
languages, with that devil-may care
attitude so common among Amerl-
can Service men. Never thought
of danger. They have job to do
They are doing it, tool Hurry up
boys, get it over with and come on
back home.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

We got a peek at letter from
the Treasury Department represen-
tative in Alaska congratulating the
chairman of the Sitka War Bond
Committee for the great job they
are doing in putting the war bond
drive across.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

we wish we knew your names so
we could pass them along to the
readers of this page-or should
we? Anyway with your permission
we will enlighten them in our next
issue.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

Most construction for the Japa-
nese navy is carried on at the three
naval bases of Sasebo, Kure and
Yokosukba.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-07-11

The name Paoshan, a small city
were made by convicts.
Evening star., 1942-08-27

A dollar from you will bring
hoiIer from the enemy. Buy q stamp
now ut the nearest post Office.
Evening star., 1942-08-27

Formers Burn Old Timber
Fire farmers cannot get sufficient
coal ard are burning peat. old tim
Der and other waste materials.
Evening star., 1942-08-27
Services Held Today
For Junet (. Boyd

Last rites for Miss Janet E. Boyd,
36, who died Tuesday, were held at
2 pm. today at the Hines funeral
home, 2901 Fourteenth street NV
She will be buried tomorrow in the
family plot at Connellsville, Pa.
Miss Boyd had lived in the District
for six years and was an active
worker in the Brightwood Methodist
Church and the Epworth League.
She also taught a Chinese Sunday
school.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs.
Myrtle A. Boyd; a sister, Mrs. r. E.
Berry of 1914 jefferson street NV;
a. brother, John j. Boyd of the
Metropolitan police force, and q
niece, Miss Martha Ridgway.
Evening star., 1942-08-27

during the voyagle, which ended 10
days ago. Since that time he has
regained IS OF them.
Sharks kept the raft company
during many Of the 48 days, he re-
ported. The food rations aboard
when the voyage began were meant
to last 81 days. The men had IA
gallons Of water at the beginning.
Rubber Suits Big Help.
The sailors were garbed in rub
ber suits which are standard equip
ment issued to all Norwegian sea-
men. Mr.. Kaarstad wore his suit
most of the time and gave it credit
for protecting him from cold and
rain.
They kept up watches on the raft
just as If they had been safe aboard
ship. Mr.. Koorstao said this gave
them feeling of purpose and hope.
Evening star., 1942-08-27
W. T. Rink, 6S, Dies;
Retired GP0 EmpIoYe

William E. Rink, 6S, retired en-
ploye of the Government Printing
Office, who died yesterday at Mount
Alto Hospital, will be buried in Fort
Lincoln Cemetery Saturday follow
ing funeral services at the S. H.
Hines Funeral Home, 2901 Four
teent hstreet NV.
Mr.. Rink lived at 1011 Eighth
street NE. He had worked for the
Government Printing Office for 10
years.
He was veteran of the Spanish
American War and a member Of the
Spanish-American War Veterans.
He also was a member of the Joseph
Milan's Lodge, No. 38., Of the Ma
sons; the Artisans Order Of Mutual
Protection, Assembly No. 81; the
Pressman's Union, and the Associa-
ton OF Oldest Inhabitants.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Frank
Strunk OF Philadelphia, Mr.. Kinks
native city; niece, Mrs. Dorathea
Evans Of Doylestown. Pa, and a
nephew, Frank Strunk, jr, OF Phil
adelphia.
Evening star., 1942-08-27
Theodore {. Krake Dies;
Lived SO Years in D. {.

Theodore E Krake, 50, resident
OF the District for so years and an
employe of the George, w. Spier
Jewelry Co, for 43 years. died at his
home, $40 Crittenden street NV.
early today after long illness.
MIR. Krake was born in York. Pa,
coming to Washington at the age
Of IL. In his long service with the
Spier firm he served first as
matchmaker, then as a salesman.
He was member of The New
Jerusalem Masonic Lodge of the
District.
Mr.. Krake is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Krake, and
daughter, Mrs. Margaret E. Grif-
fin of Glen Cove, Md.
Funeral services will be held at
pm. Saturday at the S. H. Hines
funeral home, 290l Fourteenth
street N. w,
Evening star., 1942-08-27
Toxic
Continued From First Page.)

announced that japanese naval units
of the Solomons group on August
"a engaged reinforcements of the
United States Navy on the ocean
east of the Solomons.
Imperial air units Immediately
attacked, dealt heavy losses and
repulsed the enemy.
"The results ascertained up to
August 27 follow:
Firstly, severe damage to one
large aircraft carrier of new type.
Secondly, damage of another air.
craft carrier of medium size.
Thirdly, damaging of battleship
Of the Pennsylvania type.
japanese casualties comprise the
loss of one destroyer and damage to
q small-siZe aircraft carrier.
"It is announced the engagement
officially is designated the second
battle of the Solomons.'
The japanese press described the
Solomons Islands battle as an Amer
ican defeat, saying the American
Fleet, approaching the Solomons
from the east, was sighted and at
tackled by the japanese at 3 pm. on
August "a.
Nichi Nichi, Toxic daily, said "the
damaged American aircraft carriers
are obviously ships which were COM
missioned after the outbreak of war
In East Asia" and that the battle
ship was most probably the Penn
sylvania, which was damaged in the
course of the japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor and which meanwhile
obviously had been repaired"
This was the first word from the
Axis side on the tide of the struggle
for the Solomons since the new
phase of the naval battle began and
the first word that japanese ship
had been sunk.
United States Navy conmuniques
have announced hits on more than
10 japanese warships in the action,
including a large and small air.
craft carrier, but have mentioned
none of them as sunk.
There has been no report from
Washington of any United States
warship losses in the renewed naval
battle and there is no confirmation
of the Japanese claim to have hit
two carriers and battleship OF the
33,1o0-ton Pennsylvania class.
The record does not show that
the Japanese ever ofncially claimed
to have damaged the Pennsylvania
at Pearl Harbor. but an Italiar
broadcast on December 8, l94l
quoted the japanese news agency
Domei as reporting the Pennsyl'
vania destroyed.
Evening star., 1942-08-27
James P. Greene Dies;
Iona j. 5. Accountant

James P. Greene, GA, an account
ant IN the Office of the Treasurer
OF the United States. who died yes
terday, will be buried in Cedar Hill
Cemetery tomorrow. following fu-
neral services at pm. at the S. H.
Hines funeral home, 29ol Four
teenth street NV.
An employe Of the Treasurer's
office for % years, MIR. Greene came
to the District from Alfred, N. Y.
where he was born. He had lived
in Takoma Park, D. c., for the last
% years.
He was a member of the Takorna
Park Baptist Church, graduate of
Alfred University and had studied
at the Benjamin Franklin School
of Accountancy here.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Carrie r. Greene, 5000 Fifth street
NV.
Evening star., 1942-08-27
Women's Club to Show
Soviet Photographs

An exhibition OF Soviet photo
graphs, sponsored by the Social
Workers Committee for Russian
War Relief, will be held at the
Women's National Democratic Club,
1925 New Hampshire avenue NV,
at $50 pm. today.
Among the guests will be Nine.
Maxim Litvinoff, wife of the Soviet
Ambassador; Miss Katherine Len
root, chief of the Children's Bureau
of tho Labor Department, and
Charles F. Taft, assistant director
Of the Office of Defense Health and
Welfare Services. Conrad Van
Hyning, District director of public
welfare and civilian mobilization,
will conduct the meeting.