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Evening star., 1942-07-02
China Needs u. S. Planes
Maj Eliot Says Strong Air Force Would
Be VitoI Factor Against japanese

| is thus just about doubled by Japa-
nese acquisition of the Chekiang-
Kiangsi Railway.
A third direction of advance is
possible from the south, but here
the japanese have not been able
to make great deal of progress and
are hardly outside the suburbs Of
Canton.
1t is hardly worth while to re-
capitulate the reasons why it is
vitality important to the cause of
the United Nations that the main
remaining Chinese railways, and
especially the vital center of
Changsha, should not fall into the
hands of the Japanese.
To put it in single sentence, we
are striking at japanese sea power
and sea communications and we
cannot afford to allow them to sub
stitute land communications in the
meanwhile. In order to defend
Changsha, the Chinese need NUM-
tions and equipment of all sorts
far more than we can send them.
Strong Air Force Needed.
But there is one need which we
might be able to fill, at least
partially. In the defense of a CEN
tral position such as Changsha,
with a possibility of attack from
three widely separated directions,
nothing could be of greater value to
the Chinese commander than a
highly mobile reserve possessing a
wide radius of action and great
striking power. Considering the
distances involved, the only force
that could fill this requirement
would be strong air force.
We ought to recognize that there
are great difficulties in getting air
forces into China and maintaining
them when they are there. The
problems of supply and maintenance
are very great; all gasoline, Oil,
bombs and spare parts must be
brought in from outside. But the
Flying Tigers have already demon
strated what combination of
American and Chinese ingenuity and
resourcefulness can do with limited
facilities.
If the difficulties cannot be wholly
overcome, they can at least be par
TALLY overcome. Air transport from
India can bring in some things; sub
marines can land supplies on the
coast; trickle of supply can be OBJ
tanned by the long weary route from
Russia; Chinese arsenals can learn
to manufacture many little odds and
ends that now have to be brought
from abroad. Planes and pilots can
be flown in, as we'll as American
ground personnel.
1t must not be forgotten that the
japanese air force is growing weaker
while its responsibilities are increas-
ing. 1t is now widely scattered.
Everywhere that pressure is exerted
on it, japanese planes and pilots
must 60 to resist that pressure.
All of these considerations affect
the situation in South China, where
The need for a strong Chinese
American air force is acute. 1t is
the one form OF direct military sup
| port which we do have a chance to
afford the Chinese Army, and 1t is
of vital Importance.
fCopyright. 1912, New York Tribune. Inc)
Evening star., 1942-07-02
King Sees Canadians
At Head of Attack
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
OTTAWA, July Prime Min
lister Mackenzie King said yesterday
in the House of Commons that the
day is coming, "it may be close at
hand" when the Canadian Army
will have an honored place in the
van of attack
The Canadian Army is not an
instrument built only to resist at
tack" Mr.. King said in brief
statement on the 18th anniversary
of the Canadian confederation.
TT was planned, it has been or
ganized, and is trained as highly
mechanical and armored striking
force"
His statement came only few
days after his return from Wash
ington where he sat in on meetings
between Prime Minister Churchill
and President Roosevelt when a
second front was considered.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

say that extensive demolitions have
been carried out along the line, par
ticularly blowing up of bridges and
culverts, destruction of switches and
similar measures. 1t would, how
ever, be unWise to assume too read
lily that these steps will prevent Jap
anese use of the line for an extended
period. In Malaga and in Burma
the japanese have shown an aston
ishing facility in repairing demoli-
ton damage or in contriving tenn
porary eXpedients to take the place
| of permanent structures.
The Importance of this railway
lies in the fact that it gives the
Japanese a direct line from Shang-
hal through Hangchow to Nam
chang. The latter town has been
occupied for some time by the Jap
anese. Formerly it could be reached
only by branch-line railway run
ming down from the Yangtze River.
It's garrison was therefore more
or less isolated and was subject to
attack by the Chinese from at least
three directions. Because of diff
eulties of transport, the japanese
never were able to develop Sc
rious offensive based on Nanchang.
However, the opening of direct
rail connection with Shanghai, a
main port of entry for troops and
supplies from Japan, will convert
Nanchang into a formidable ad-
vance base for operations directed
westward along the railway of
Changsha.
Peril to Changsha Grows.
Changsha Is the real objective Of
the japanese operations in South
China. 1t is a railway junction of
great Importance. Here the line
from Shanghai through Nanchang
joins the main north-south trunk
line of the Peiping -Hankow- Canton
Railway.
The japanese have made four
separate attempts to capture
Changsha, all of which have failed.
These operations have been based
at or near Hankow and have
pressed southwark along the main
line railway.
The japanese are now in a posi-
ton to renew these efforts from the
direction of Hankow, and to accom-
pany them by an equally powerful
offensive from the east based on
Nanchang. The peril to Changsha
Evening star., 1942-07-02

calm may be short-lived. Prepa-
rations are reported to have been
made to evacuate some foreigners
from that city, too.
1t is hoped that the Egyptian
Army, which has not gone into
action yet because Egypt has
not declared war, will be able to
preserve law and order and deal
effectively with organized fifth
columnists who are playing an
active role In support of the in
vaders.
Some observers who are IA
miliar with Egypt fear that the
natives may interfere with Brit
ish supply lines. This problem
ordinarily would not be difficult
to handle. But considering that
the British already are short
handed, activities of saboteurs
behind the front could be dev-
astating.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
BY GOULD LINCOLN.

Representative Casey, Demo-
crat, of Massachusetts has cast
his hat in the ring for his party's
nomination to run against Sem
ator Lodge, Republican incum-
bent, in the election next Novem-
Der. Mr.. Casey's decision to make
a bid for the Senate was reached
after he had visited Massa-
chusetts and conferred with
Democratic leaders there and
more recently in Congress.
If Mr.. Casey wins the nominal
ton in the September IS primary,
real race for the Senate seat is
in prospect Attractive person.
ally and almost as youthful as
Senator Lodge, Mr.. Casey not
only makes a good speech, but
has reputation as cam
paigner. He is 43 years old and
veteran of the World War, having
served as a private. He was then
only 20 years old. He was elected
to the House eight years ago.
Senator Lodge is in active serv-
ice, a major in the armored
corps. Until recently he was an
observer in Libya and is believed
to be in Egypt now. The Sena-
tor has announced his candidacy
for denomination.
Mr.. Casey's announcement fol-
lows the recent declaration by
House Majority Leader McCor-
mack of Massachusetts that he
had no intention of seeking the
Senate seat, and that he would
continue in his present important
post in the House.
Isolationism Will Be Issue.
Several other Democrats in
Massachusetts, have been men,
toned as possible contenders for
the senatorial nomination, in
cluding Representative Eliot, an
ardent New Dealer whose district
was abolished in the redistrict-
ing of the State following the
last census. Another is Police
Commissioner Timilty of Boston.
Massachusetts, D ocrats in
Washington are predicting, how
ever, that Mr.. Casey will be a
hard man to defeat in the pri-
mary. They go further and say
that he will be able to defeat
Senator Lodge in November. The
last, however, is denied fatty by
Republicans, who point to Sen
ator Lodges victory in 1886 by a
wide margin over former Gov.
Curley, while President Roose-
velt was carrying the State. At
that time, however, Mr.. Curley
was decidedly unpopular with a
large segment of his own party
in Massachusetts,.
In making his campaign,
should he be nominated. Mr..
Casey will lay emphasis on the
fact that Senator Lodge op-
posed some of the national de-
fense measures proposed by the
President before December T. He
will charge that the Senator has
been an isolationist-as his
grandfather, also Senator Lodge,
was before him when the League
of Nations fight was waged in
the Senate. He will insist that
the selection of Senators at this
time is of unusual importance,
because that chamber will have
an important part to play when
the war ends, as any peace treaty
must be ratified by two-thirds
Evening star., 1942-07-02

worn out as the 9th Army. The
rest OF the army is awaiting re-
Inducements of Free French
from Syria before engaging the
enemy in last ditch battle. But
in the preliminary engagement
success has not been on the side
of the British.
Reports from Egypt conflict.
There is the inevitable note of
official optimism, based mainly
on the hope that Marshal Rom
mel cannot continue his rapid
march much longer, and that
he will soon be halted by the
fatigue of his own men.
For the time being Marshal
Rommel's communication lines
are good, but it is hoped in Off
cial circles that the British fleet
in the Mediterranean, backed by
American-British air forces, will
be in position to interfere sue
cessfully with the transports be-
ing sent to him from Italy.
Wasp's Arrival Encouraging.
The Nazis wasted no time in
sending him supplies from the
very first day of the battle. Brit
ish destroyers, light cruisers and
submarines in the Mediterranean
ought to be able to put serious
crimp in the line of Nazi supply
ships which is flowing across
that sea.
The arrival of the U.S.S. Wasp,
one of our new plane carriers,
with several loads of planes at
Malta should put new life into
the British air forces on that
island-fortress. In the last few
Evening star., 1942-07-02


cry and practice stabbing in the
back on the gymnasium floor. For
word of what happened to eight
recent honor graduates, who had
gone to the United States to make
good" undoubtedly has reached
them. -
Without using too much imaginas
tion we can reconstruct the effect
on the campus of the news that the
valedictorian of the 1912 graduating
class, the salutatorian, the class
prophet and five others were In the
hands of the FBI and behind bars.
The president of the school was
the first to get the news.
1T cannot be true he cried to
the dean. They were such good
bows. There never was a slicker
rascal on this campus than Edward
John Kerling, and, as for Herbert
Haupt-what fine lad! Remember,
how he got his scholarship to this
school-by blowing UP an orphans
home in Prague"
FBI Officers Condemned.
Otto, the old night watchman at
the Berlin School for Sabotage, was
shaken by the news. ~
"Many's the time have helped
young Neubauer get in the dormitory-
after hours" he said. HE was 9, ,
natural-born second-story worker. I
never will forget the time he played
a joke on me, poisoning my dog by
putting arsenic in his hamburger.
He was a sly one, all right"
News of the arrest of the grad-'
yates was not announced to the
freshman class, but one OF its MEM
bers bribed the news from an upper
classman, and the frosh were SO
depressed that they Cancelled their
annual train-wrecking contest with
the sophomores.
Old grads around town working
through the alumni association i'm
mediately started clamor for 3 5
change in administration and de-
manded the firing of the professor
In charge of submarine landings.
They staged an impromptu parade,
the feature of which was the burn.s
ing in efdgy of j. Edgar Hoover. -
Even the co-eds took hand. The
Matt Hari Honor Society, limited
to those woman agents whose grades
average higher than go, announced
an ersatz tea dance, the proceeds to
| be used for the purchase OF new
maps of Florida and New York for
the school library. A.
The junior class, of doing field
work In France, sent wire in code.
condemning the FBI officers. =.
Death Penalty Urged. :.
The president suspended all
classes until word Of the fate Of the
captured graduates is announced by
the United States Government.
None of the students feel that the
agents will have to pay with their
lives. They were cheered by At
torney General Biddle's statement
that number of complicated legal
factors are involved" The dean is
said to have remarked that the.
United States is such nice, under--
standing nation, it will probably,
punish the men by taking us of
the accredited list of colleges and
let it go at that"
We think the dean is wrong.
This time we believe the Gov
ernment will crack down, will gives
the Nazi agents dose of what they
had planned to give our workers
under the cover of night. ~
We trust the legal problems In.
volved in their punishment will be
boiled down to which is the legal
manner of getting rid Of them
shooting or hanging.
Why not try both? ~
| distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inch
Evening star., 1942-07-02

way. AS the
Chinese h a v e
admitted t h a t
this gap was less
than 100 miles
wide, it seems
very pos S i b ! e
that for once
the j a p a n e S e
are telling the
truth and that
they may have
the whole Of
this railway in
their possession.
The Chinese
Evening star., 1942-07-02
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Although the British are max
ing every effort to maintain
themselves in Egypt, most mill
tary observers in Washington
doubt that they will be able to
stop the Axis forces for long.
The fact that the troops under
Field Marshall Erwin Rommel
have advanced at unbelievable
speed indicates that the rem
nants of the British 9Th Army
are hardly in position to offer
effective resistance. Nor have the
units of the 9th Army, which
were thrown into action Tuesday
to relieve the weary 9th Army,
been able to check the Nazi
march toward Alexandria.
b. II is true that only advance
units have been in contact with
Marshal Rommels forces, which
by all the rules should be as
Evening star., 1942-07-02
The Political Mill
Representative Casey Of Massachusetts,
Seeks Senate Scot Held by Lodge

vote of the Senate to become
effective.
Mr.. Casey halls from Clinton,
home town of Senator Walsh,
Democrat, of Massachusetts,. A
graduate of Boston University
law school, he was admitted to
practice in 1920.
In making the announcement
of his candidacy, Mr.. Casey
pointed out that the redistrictlng
had made his district, the third,
more Democratic than ever, and
that no candidate, Democrat or
Republican, had appeared so far
to challenge him for renomina-
ton. Political safety Mr..
Casey said, "is not the considera-
ton this year. Neither is usual
partisan politics"
Then he used the argument
which all Democratic candidates
for congressional election are
making this year: Our Com
mander in Chief, leading the
battle to preserve democracy,
must receive wholehearted sup
port, both in words and deeds.
The war must be won. The war
can be won or lost on all fronts
in the Congress of the United
States.
"I have consistently support
ed all of the measures which
Pearl Harbor has shown us we're
necessary for our country's de-
fense and welfare. A Senator
who is elected next November
will serve for a term of six years.
The Senate during that period
will or will not courageously and
intelligently act for the vigor-
Gus and successful prosecution
of the war and the achievement
of complete victory. During that
time the war must be won and
the peace must be won. The
Senate will or will not take a
patriotic and far-sighted view to
insure that the death and agony
of war will never again visit
American homes"
Willkie Opposes Isolationism.
The late Henry Cabot Lodge,
who represented his State in the
Senate for many years, was
leader in the senatorial fight
waged in 1919 against the Cove
nant of the League of Nations to
which President Woodrow Wilson
at that time sought the adher-
ence of the United States, and
also against the ratification OF
the Versailles treaty. Both were
defeated in the Senate and this
country later made a separate
peace with Germany. The Re-
publican party from that time
adopted the isolationist policy,
which prevailed in this country
for many years.
1t Is to wean the COP per-
manently away from isolationism
that Wendell L. Willkie, the par
ty standard bearer in 1910, is
now hard at work. He has al
ready achieved a measure of sue
cess. The Republican National
Committee, at his insistence and
that of his friends, adopted
resolution at its recent Chicago
meeting putting the party on
record as favoring cooperation
by the United States with other
nations to maintain peace after
the war.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

der the shade OF
the camouhaged
elms, little frol.
licking in the I
B | o W a Bridge
and We Wrecka
Train Fraternity
houses.
S t u d e n / s.
hearts must. be
heavy as they
work on tim e
bombs and fuses
in the chemistry
lab, write their
themes on brib-
Evening star., 1942-07-02

certain COInpld-
cency about the
war which takes
bad news as a
temporary oc-
currence to be
followed ! n e v l.
tably by good
news from some
where.
T ere Is a
curious oppor-
tunism about
the attitude here
toward what Is
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Save Gasoline

Sure! You're a good American,
You're trying your best to. save
gasoline.
You share your car with fellows
workers, you keep your motor In
good condition, you don't 60 on
Sunday joyrides.
Okay! You're saving gasoline and
trying to make a gallon carry you
20 miles. =
But
That gallon drives q light tank
only one mile closer to the enemy.
And we've got a lot of tanks. n
Evening star., 1942-07-02
TuqweII to See Ickes

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 2
tP.-Gov. Rexford Guy Tugwell has
left for Washington to discuss with
Interior Secretary Ickes the problem
of supplying Puerto Rico's food and
fuel needs, 1t was announced last
night.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Will Observe July 4th
3y the Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY, July 2.-The
Permanent Commission of Congress
voted unanimously yesterday to hold
special session July 4 and invite
the diplomatic corps as a celebration
Of United States Independence Day.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
BY MAI. GEORGE FIELDING
ELIOT.

The japanese say they have closed
the gap between their eastern and
western forces converging along the
line of the Chekiang- -Kiangsi Rail-
Evening star., 1942-07-02

THE opinions OF the riers this their not
necessarily The Stars opinions presented in The
Stars effort gve all sides OF questions OF interest to its
readers although such opinions contradictory among
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
Evening star., 1942-07-02
New Setup
For Strategy
Held Needed
High Command to
Avoid Civilian
Decisions Urged
BY DAVID LAWRENCE

The disquieting news from Egypt
has made an impression here that
Is difficult to describe. For Wash
ington has had and still has
Evening star., 1942-07-02
High Command Needed.

What is needed is a high COM
mand consisting of Army and Navy
officers Of both countries who can
function as a general staff witt" e
sponsibility as a group, reportina .ot
Evening star., 1942-07-02
McLemore-
Sabotage School
In Berlin Soddened
By HENRY McLEMORE.

These must be sad days indeed on
the campus of the Berlin School for
Sabotage. .sr.
There must be little laughter un-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
By Bob Murphy
Lowdown on Sinkwich

think of but he certainly is carbon copy Of Leemans
can't him to Harmon, because Tom with those
long strides frankie in short abby steps with his fiat
foy-foys,
"Sinkwch isn't fast. But he eXplOdes. In open field
ne might be caught by number guys He isn't
away type.
But Sinkwich isn't the type be thrown many
losses He starts quickly any back think Of He
gets the ball. and without help he going TO get back
to the line of scrimmage.
He likes to try end and then suddenly leap into
the air and let When he fades back he doesn't
wildly He stands there and lodges with all the GOODNESS
the world Sinkwch won't throw until he knows where
moving target happens to be.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
LineHnen DO Ht
Capable Forwards Feature Badgers Play and Put
Spotlight on Coach Stuhdreher

CHICAGO. Nov. 3 (UP). Be
hind an unsung line Harry Stuhl-
dreher rose TO football fame as one
of Notre Danes immortal -four
horsemen. Now head coach at the
University of Wisconsin. he's back
in the gridiron spotlight because OF
the prowess of another great line.
Wisconsin became the undis-
puted Big Ten leader and the Mid
vests lone undefeated team when
IL do~hed Ohio State. II 10 Z.
Saturday il defends its top-ranked
position against Iowa at Iowa City
in a game that headlines the con-
ference program.
The Badgers have Two of the Big
Tens greatest backs in Elroy
Hirsch and Pat Harder, but II is
a rugged, hard 10 fool line that is
chiefly responsible for Wisconsin s
lofty position.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
All This, and Modes+y, Too

Wsmer Sinkwch is the modest subdued type off tn
football field His teammates by him. and the
their agreement from all street
Last year two passes completed in his territory"
explained Wismer "and Alabama 2114 Snwich with
out hesitation right and blamed himself the
You why he Is liked"
Snkwich does all his teams passing and punting when
in the He carries the ball so per
He also does the kicking off, He fair puner not
great
ut is hard to compare him with Others have SEEN"
concluded Mismer hut for aaFeuRd ability
tveness in the clutch have better than
Sinkwich"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
BOB TALES

How good is frankie Snkwich?
Does the Georgia Al-Amercan compare with such recent
Michigan mmoas Dutch Clark of the Lions Tom Harmon
of Michigan?
Harry Wismer who broadcast Saturdays classic
Alabama and Georgia for the Blue network brings back inter-
estng comment Sandwich.
you him with Clark in cOOness,' said Wis
"Snkwich Is ruffled They call him Of the
best money players the South has
Put Sinwich and his team in hole, and he shows how
those blue chips should be played He did that Saturday
"Ony IL minutes remained Of play His team trailed 100
Alabama not gambling team most Dixie eleven had
been kicking third down. quickcng first second
down all day
cit this kind of Alabama strategy that put Georgia
in the hole at the start of the and kept the Bulldogs
there until the fourth quarter But Alabama finally made
fatal mistake They the offensive team the ball third
down quic kick Then Sinkwch proved to all the world how
really great ne is
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
Completes 10 Of II Passes

But getting back to that last quarter" said Wsmer
the Georgia win Alabama
"Sinkwich knew he had lot Of ground to In IL
minutes. He handled job though he had all day. He
completed 10 out of III Count em touchdowns
The that missed right in Georgia players
hands,
THE third touchdown scored by Dudish when he
intercepted tumble from Moseey in and scOoted
But snkwch did the job with passes certainly
OF the most inspiring and thrilling performances
have a football field"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03

the team was weakest season
ago.
Wisconsin's current record is six
victories and tie. In addition to
Iowa, the Badgers have yet TO
meet Northwestern and Mime
sofa.
While Wisconsin and Iowa meet,
the remainder Of the Midwest
schedule sends Indiana against
Minnesota at Minneapolis, Illinois
against Northwestern at Evanston.
Pittsburgh against Ohio State al
Columbus, Great Lakes against
Purdue at Lafayette, Harvard
against Michigan at Ann Arbor
the Iowa Naval Cadets against
Fort Knox at Louisville. Ky. and
Notre Dame against Army at New
York.