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Evening star., 1942-05-23
Evacuation Of 1916
From Burma by
Plane Completed
American Pilots Operotin!
From India Credited
With Rescuine 4,228
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW DELHI, May 23.-United
States, British and Chinese
planes have completed evacua-
tion of 8,616 civilians and Allied
Army wounded from war-torn
Burma, literally snatching them
from the path of the japanese
invaders, United States Air Force
headquarters announced today.
American planes alone, operating
from bases in India, we're credited
with rescuing 4,223-
Obstacles surmounted in this
achievement were CLOSED over in
the terse official announcement, but
it was learned that the planes actu-
ally had made as many as four trips
a day over period Of several weeks,
frequently bringing out double the
number of passengers they were
designed to carry.
72 Carried in One Plane.
One American craft, for instance,
carried 72 refugees over many miles
of mountainous jungle country lying
between the fighting front at the
time and northeast India.
Efforts were made in the case
of wounded British soldiers to bring
them out with full equipment.
The announcement irom United
States Air Force headquarters said:
The Army Air Corps Ferrying
Command has been working with
the R. A. F. and the Chinese Ma
tional Airways Corp. evacuating
civilians and Allied army casualties
from the Burma war Uheater.
Tons of Food Dropped.
The magnitude OF the effort is
shown by figures whereby a total
of 8,616 personnel was evacuated,
of which the ferryins command
evacuated 4,228.
Included among the civilians
we're Indians, Anglo-Indians, Bur-
meSe, Anglo-Burmese and Eu-
ropeans.
I'm addition to the evacuation
work the r. A. F. dropped 100000
pounds Of food to evacuating parties
on the ground"
Evening star., 1942-05-23
ST. Louis Papers Cut
Number Of Editions
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, May 23.-The Post
Dispatch and the Star Times, ST.
Louis two afternoon newspapers,
announced today they would reduce
the number of their editions pub
lished for city circulation on week
days from six to three, effective
Monday.
The change is being made to CO.
operate with the Office of Defense
Transportation's program for war
time conservation of tires, trucks
and gasoline by curtailing local de-
lveries.
The Globe-Democrat, st. Louis
morning newspaper. said it would
revise and limit its schedule of de-
nveries to distribution points.
There will be no change in the
Sunday editions of the Post-Dis-
patch and Globe-Democrat. The
Star-Times does not publish on
Sundays.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Race Track Will Race
Building DeodIine

CAMDEN, N. j.. May % tP.-
Walter Donovan, general manager of
the Garden State Racing Associ-
alton, said today construction of
a new race track in Delaware Town
ship, New Jersey. would be rushed
in an effort to get it complete by
June 6-the deadline fixed by the
War Production Board for such
amusement enterprises.
Il cannot say what the possibili-
ties are for getting the job done. -
he said. Naturally, every effort
will be made to have the work
complete by June g. All the nee
essary material is on the ground
already"
The Association for the Prevention
of Race Track in Camden County
has been urging the w. P. B. to
halt the construction on the ground
that the materials should be con-
served for the war effort.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Army Team Beats Fe||er,
5 10 0, in Benefit Game
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON. May 23-Bob Feller,
pitching for Navy nine, was beaten
5-to-0 today by an Army team in a
five-inning benefit game at Fenway
Park.
The former Cleveland ace was
found for six hits, which the soldiers
punched in the first two innings. He
famed 10 men and issued two walks
The Sailors got only two hits of
three Army pitchers-Hugh Null
cahy. formerly of the Phils. giving
one in two innings, Joe Kwasniew-
ski, formerly of the ddle-Atlantic
League, giving none in two innings,
and Mike Kash. formerly with Min
neapolis, being found for one hit in
one inning.
In the first inning. Feller was
nicked for two singles and then
walked two men, forcing in one run.
Another scored on a passed ball.
The Soldiers got three more in
the second on three doubles and an
error.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
.E. Brooke Lee Slated
To Oppose Mrs. Byron
For Seat in House
Montgomery Democrats
Will Support Him,
Frederick Poper Soys
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FREDERICK, Md, May 23.-
The Frederick News said this aft
ernoon it had learned from
Frederick County Democratic
leaders that E. Brooke Lee, Mont
gomery County Democratic
leader, would seek the party's
nomination for the 9Th district
congressional seat of Mrs. Kath-
crime E. Byron, Democrat, OF
Maryland.
The newspaper said Frederick
party leaders reported receiving
letters from Col. Lee, former speaker
Of the Maryland House Of Delegates
and former State controller. an
nouncing his candidacy.
CAT his ONCE in Silver Spring
this afternoon, Col Lee said he
would have a statement to make
early tonight concerning his can
didacyD
Mrs. Byron. widow of Representa-
tive William D. Byron. announced
recently that she would seek re-
election
The letters included, the News
said, a statement from the Mont
gomery County Democratic organ
ization supporting Col. Lee.
The 9th congressional district
comprises Montgomery, Frederick,
Washington, Allegany and Garrett
Counties.
Col. Lee is a World War veteran
and was awarded the Distinguished
Service Cross, the Croix de Guerre
and Belgian Order of Leopold for
service in the Meuse- -Argonne Of
fensive.
He is a lieutenant colonel in the
Maryland State Guard, command
ing the 7th Battalion.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
o. T.0rdersCon
On Goods Moving
To American Ports
Prohibition Is Designed
To Prevent Congestion
Found in World War
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Office of Defense Trans
portation today prohibited move
ment of all United States and
Canadian export goods to port
areas in this country after June
l without approval Of special
Transportation Control Com
mittee.
o. D. T. said the purpose of the
order, which already is in partial
effect. was to prevent recurrence OF
port congestion and delays which
handicapped overseas shipping dur
ing the World War.
The instructions provide that car
riers may not bring shipments Of
export goods into a port until ship
ping space actually is available
Shipments by Government agen-
cies, as we'll as Canadian CONNER
cial shipments, will be licensed by
the o. D. T.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Mrstik Gusts Teammate
In Interhiqh Golf Meet
Earlier Story on Page A-I5.)

Earlier Story on Page A-15.)
Buster Mrstik of Bethesda Chevy
Chase High School, today ousted
Alton Willett, a teammate, from the
Metropolitan interscholastic goli
championship. Mrstik defeated the
defending champion l up on the
quarter final round in the inter-
scholastic title chase today at Ken
wood.
The victory put Mrstik in the semi
final to be played tomorrow at the
Congressional Country Club. He will
meet Jack Coyle of Georgetown
Prep.
In the other semifnal, Art Myers
of Roosevelt High will meet Creston
Wann, also of Roosevelt.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Strict Building Ban
|Widened in New
'W.P.B B. Order
Work on Sports Projects
Costing Over S., 900 Must
Stop by June 6
BY the Associated Press.

by lQe hSSOClhttO HTess.
Construction of amusement
parks, race tracks, theaters, base
ball parks and similar projects
costing more than $4,000 must
be stopped before June 6, regard
less of how much of the work has
been completed. the War Pro-
duction Board ordered today.
The only exception permitted
under the order, which marks an
extension of the already strict Gov
eminent control over construction
covers children's Fairgrounds.
Last months order barring virtu-
ally all new construction exempted
work substantially under way.
Today's ban covers all projects
primarily for the amusement OF
the public" under way or not. with
out specific w. P. B. authorization
simultaneously, w. P B. warned
that 'other kinds of -essentia
construction. not covered by today's
order, may be halted by subsequent
orders to free additional ma
terial and equipment for war pro-
ductiOn"
Evening star., 1942-05-23
John Barrymore Reported
Continuing 10 Improve
pv ths Assoriatad pr>ss

BY the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, May 23.-Al-
though John Barrymore slept fit
fully, he had better night than
any of the previous three since he
was stricken with hypostatic pneu-
monia.
The morning bulletin from Holly
wood Presbyterian Hospital reported
the 60-year- old actor was slightly
improved for the second successive
day
His physician, DR.. Hugo M. Kers-
ten, had said. I'VE feel quite hope
full. He still has a chance to pull
through"
Mr.. Barrymore also is suffering
from a chronic liver and kidney all
ment.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
50 Men Killed
AS Subs Join
In Blasting Ship
Vessel Blown Apart
By Two or More
U-Bouts in Gulf
Sy the Associated Press.

4y the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, May 23.-
Thirty-six men were killed Tues
day in the Gulf of Mexico when
two or more submarines, attack
ing from opposite sides, blew
apart a medium sized United
States cargo vessel, sinking it in
three minutes.
This loss of life was the heaviest
in single attack since Axis SUBJ
marines began ranging the Gulf a
few weeks ago. The attack was re-
vealed by the Navy this afternoon.
The ship was armed but could
strike no counter blows because the
submarines attacked it without
warning and the first torpedo killed
five of the siX-man gun crew. The
other was blown overheard and was
rescued along with seven passengers
and 18 crewmen.
Thirty members of the crew and
q passenger are missing and believed
dead. All were believed killed either
by the explosions or being trapped
In their hunks and drowned. The
ship was blacked out and proceeding
at IL knots at 2 am. when hit by
three torpedoes, which blew open
the decks and destroyed two life
boats.
No Time for Lifebelts.
Survivors had no time even to
don lifebelts. Two life RATS were
f1oated and many survivors clung
to wreckage until rescued. Survivors
were picked up IS hours later by
fishing boats.
A subarimne surfaced to survey
the scene, but did not molest sur
vivors, or question them. The first
torpedo destroyed the radio room
making a call. for aid impossible.
Although six lookouts were on duty,
none saw the submarine or tor
pedoes which came in about II
feet below the surface.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Late News Bulletins
Mats and Yonks Tied, 0 to o, in Relief Game

Mats and Yonks Tied, 0 to 0, in Relief Game
The Mats and the Yankees in scoreess tie in
the second inning relief game today for the Army and
Navy Relief Fund before 10000 at Grifith Stadium.
Pennsylvania Flood Death Toll Mounts
PHILADELPHIA pPp-Fooded Eastern Pennsylvania
the raging river waters that swept the area while reports
from Honesdae indicated eight nine Others missing
there and nearby Hawley drowned
died from heart attacks in Honesdae and killed by
fumes escaping from hoodcogged pipe lines
Earlier Story Page A-1)
Germans Tell of Bombings in South Africa
BERLIN From German Broadcasts OF1-German dis
patches from Lisbon said today there had
bombg last night Johannesburg in the Union of South
Africa The reports said electric power plant dam
seriously water broken
to Pretoria cut
Russians Claim Strategic Places Taken
LONDON Q4-The Russian Army has occupied popu-
lated places and strategic positions suitable for further on
sve operations the northwestern 'front.' the Moscow radio
announced tonight
Earlier Story Page A-1)
Two Turks Seized in Russia, Vichy Reports
LONDON 0P-The vchy radio broadcast report today
from Turkey that two members OF the Turkish Embassy STAN
at Kubyshev arrested by the Russian secret police
Nozi Food Minister Takes Long Leave
BERLIN QF,-Richard Walther Darre Reichsminster Of
Food Agriculture taken leave of absence for
health announced today His work will be
taken Herbert Backe State Secretary in the ministry
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Greek Guerrilla Bonds
Horossing Germans
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. May 23-The Greek
Office Of Information said today it
had received cables telling of
guerrilla band operations in Greece
against the Germans, including a
force of several thousand men COM
manded by Maj. Douras and in
cluding considerable numbers Of
British officers and soldiers who until
recently were hiding III peasant
homes.
His campaign, the Office said, con-
sists of operations by small bands
which harass German communica-
ton lines with almost daily attacks
on railroads. telegraph lines and
motor roads.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
A|sab Takes
Withers Stakes
Before30,521
lochinvur Second:
Fuiruris Wins
Third Place
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 23.-Mrs. Al
Sabath's AlSab won the 9th run
ming of the Withers Stakes this
afternoon before a crowd of
30,521 fans at Belmont Park.
Taking the lead shortly after the
field entered the stretch, the Chi
cago-owned flyer just romper home
by three lengths in 1865 for the
one-mile trip. j. M. Roebling's
Lochinvar was second. a head in
front of the dark horse of the field
Of nine, r. S. McLaughhn's Fairaris.
Alsab, ridden by Basil James, was
given absolutely no trouble once he
went out in front, and the $l5.500
he picked up for the victory boosted
his all-time earnings to $l97,585
Backed down to odds-o min the
betting, the son of Good Goods re-
turned $3.50 for each 81 ticket.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Tribe Sends Kruukuuskus
To Baltimore Orioles

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, May 23.-Joe Kra-
karlskas, left-hander. traded to
Cleveland by Washington. was
farmed by the Indians today to Bal
timore of the International League
under 24-hour-recall provision.
The Cleveland front office an
nounced that KrakauskaS-on its
roster since the 1910 season-would
report tomorrow to the Orioles, who
are using several rookie Tribesmen
The release brings the Cleveland
squad down to the 25-player limit
required by Monday midnight.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Joe Louis to Open Tour
Of Army Camps Tuesday
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 23.-Pvt. Joe
Louis, heavyweight boxing champion,
will start his exhibition tour of Army
camps in the I'd Corps Area at Fort
Dix, NJ j., Tuesday.
Army information oficials also
said he would appear at Camp Up
ton, on Long Island, May 20, but that
other dates and sites have not been
selected. Louis, who will meet one
of his sparring partners in the exhi-
bitions, will train next week at a
local gym.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Mexico to Call Congress Today
To Put Country on War Footing

A responsible government source
said the wartime measures to be
recommended by the President
would include seizure of all German,
Italian and japanese holdings in
Mexico, strict surveillance over Axis
nationals, control of communica-
tions, delineation of restricted mill
tary zones and suspension Of certain
constitutional guarantees.
There were reliable reports that
troops already were moving to stra-
tegic points to guard against sabo-
taSe.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Sub Dips Prov to Save
Sailor Wounded by Shells

KEY WEST, Fla, May % (P.-An
apologetic submarine commander
dipped the prov of his undersea boat
to lift an injured seaman out of the
water after a shelling attack sank a
the Caribbean Sea May 16.
Costa Carlson of Houston, Tex.
the master, said the submarine cap
tain told him in broken English:
You can thank Mr.. Roosevelt fol
this. I am sorry
Five Killed in Smelling.
The skipper told the story today
after he and % other crewmen and
passengers-picked up by Nor
wegian ship after 13 hours in life
(See SINKING, Page 2-X)
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Earlier Story on Page A-1.)

IEAfnef STORY on PaSe ADJ
BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, May 23.-Presi-
dent Manuel Avila Camachos ONCE
announced he would make public
late today a call for a special session
of Congress to declare war on the
Axis and enact all measures neces-
sary to put this country on q full
war footing"
Congressional approval was be-
lieved to be certainty, with the
public furious over the news that
Axis submarines had sunk q second
Mexican ship within eight days.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, May 23 (P.-
Stocks uneven; price changes
narrow. Bonds irregular; nu-
merous rails improve slightly.
Cotton steady; trade and replace
ment buying.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Quezon in New York

NEW YORK, May % Manuel
Quezon, President of the Philip
pines, arrived here last night from
Washington to join his wife, two
daughters and son, who had pre-
ceded him.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Late Races
Earlier results and entries fo
Monday on Page 2-X.
Charles Town

Earlier results and entries for
Monday on Page TX.
Charles Town
a-year-oids and up; Ga furionss
Baby Boy (RooD 100 $40 $50
Van Tryst lWright $50 $50
Overbost lBocson) $50
,.ss Ais aRsf Fsdsy sfsf sss rsass Mss 5a 5se'on
Belmont Park
SIXTH RAcEaaPurse. $500 added;
W&ithers & Stakes Stakes 3-year-oldS; l mile 40
Lochinvar lMcCreary) 11.10 $50
Fairaris Thompson $40
Time. :36ls
cali A'H ksss Asssy and
Suffolk Downs
FIFTH H RACE-Purse ,P ,s1: s1;4oo claiming;
fn eP0ai Pan Alley s1a aserman, ap '9o 54o $50 800
Time OWar tHowelD $50 $40
Us MORA 4.2O
Also ran-Anegro, Comedian, Sack.
Gold Tower and Marion Collins.
Handicap; 3-year-olds and UP; 8 furlonIs;
Watch Over lBierman) 900 $50 800
Cnallam0re tMerrllt) lU.OU Az
Hicomb (Dabson) 40
Aiso ran-Nisht Editor, Abrasion, In
coming and Red Vulcan.
Detroit
FOURTH RACE-Purse. $1,000: claim.
ing; 3-year-olds and upward; turlonss
She-ron Ann tOliverD $50 $40 3.sG
Doll Baby tStranRe) 11.4O 6.O9
Remote Control (Parise) $50
Time, 1:11+s.
Also rar-Le Chat, Dead Level. Milk
Punch, Singing Heels, sumatra H. HI
Lincoln Fields
THIRD RAcE-Purse, $1,000; claiming;
Rememberins lBrookO 500 40 80
Cloak CBalaskD $50 $50
James Quest (Schuling) 1000
Time. 1:13l,.
Also ran-Spy Way, More Refined Top
Rung, Madam High. Cirio. Bird High
Marmac, Mericano, Masculine.
FOURTH RACE-Purse, $500; claim
ing; 4-year-olds and up; |. miles.
Heno Lion (BslaskD 11.80 $50 $40
Connie Ann Brooks) 400 800
Her ReiGh (Gillespie) $40
Aiso ranSTss Ring Dueah. The Object,
Aadalad. Crueibenna and Bonnie Sea,
Evening star., 1942-05-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At New York
Brooklyn - OG0 100 oil
New York. 600 OO3 2
Batteries-Hisbe, Casey and Owen; Sun
kel and Berries.
At Philadelphia
Boston --- 600 COZ Oh
Philadelphia O03 OIL 90
Batteries-Javery, Wallace. Donovan.
Sain and Lombardi; HUGHES, johnson and
Warren.
At Pittsburgh
Chicago -- O4O 600 0
Pittsburgh O20 600
Batteries-ErickSon and Mccullough; !;
KlinEer, Diets and Phelps.
At St. Louis
Cincinnati 030 900
st. Louis 900 OO3
Batteries-Walters and Lamanno: White.
Dickson and O'Dea.
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Major League Games
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At Boston
Philadelphia O01 010 0
Boston - 900 O10
Batteries-Wolff and H. Wagner: b
Newsome, Brown and Wagner.
st. Louis at Cleveland-9:15 PM.
(Only Games Scheduled)
Evening star., 1942-05-23
Weather Forecast

Moderately cold today and tonight. Tempera.
lures today Highest, H. at 3:45 pm; lowest SO
at $40 am.
From the United states weather Bureau Report.
Full Details on Page Az.
Evening star., 1942-05-23

(See SINKING, Page 2-X.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
7 diIored Types
And Sirens Will Find
Appropriate Swim Suits
BY JOAN DEAN

HERE'S a holiday a-coming just six days away
And with the kind consideration of Mister Weather
the swimming should be under way. On
- your mark. get set go! Wait a moment
where's swimming suit?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

Detroit Sunday Times, May "a. 1912
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Better Dressed

Generally. Leslie thinks these
new rulings will mean a more
simply dreSsed-therefore bet
ter dressed-America. Specif-
cally. she thinks that variety.
within these new rigid restric-
tons. will be managed in any
of several ways.
II may he achieved by tiny
tuckS. pleats. stitching, handled
in new ways. used in new
places, by the use of color and
color contrast; with striking
Observation-Disclosures. crochet, APP
plique-ranging from modest
decoration on daytime clothes
10 all-over effects for formal
wear.
So there is your ensemble of
the future-a smart. simple
line, perhaps arter than
you've ever worn before. II
will fit beautifully, because good
lines must fit. It'll have a
touch Of color and touch OF
humor, and--if we're lucky--a
touch of something handmade
or a reasonable IA csimile
thereof
We agree with Leslie. Limita-
tons ARE a challenge. Soto
the War Production Board-a
deep bow!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Not Out

Which is okay with all of us,
Of course But what we all
want 20 know is this: what are
we going to look like? Will all
new clothes be uniform plain?
Are variety and femininity and
glamour out for the duration?
The answer 10 that is a large
round NO Authority for this
negative is Mrs Leslie Morris
known professionally as Les
lie). recently signed as head
d esigner at R-K-O Radio
Studios.
Leslie. for Is years designer
at a famous Fifth Avenue style
house. has-for all these years
been creating key clothes for
famous screen and stage per-
Sonalities. debutantes. society
fgures-clothes which have
done much TO create seasonal
trends followed by us all. And
Leslie says, quite frankly, that
she welcomes these wartime
rulings.
To her mind. tho current
limitations are no limitation at
ALL but a challenge chal-
lepge TO any. good designers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
For shopping Information call Joan Dean, CHI. $500
With Silhouette Frozen
Emphdsis S on Line

ingenuity 10 make something
from little. TO create originality,
femininity, style with limited
materials.
Leslie hopes that the first
result of this new order will be
at long last-the proper en-
phasiS on good line. those good,
clean lines which designers and
all clotheS-consciouS women
know are the secret of any
smart ensemble, be it suit or
evening gown.
And line doesn't Of necessity
take yards of fabric. Line is
Subtlety rather than mass
variations on simple theme by
designers who know how.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Beach Shoes in Variety

Short statured lasses with yen for height might well
add their bathing wardrobe thick soed wooden clogs high
heeled and snappy.
The rest of the beach shoe the fact we'll walk
waterways rubber soes that feel
like deeppled rugs underoot strapped feet with
coorfu strips Cork soes rope soes OH dear feet
you're due vacation.
We've merely skinned the edge of the beach clothes world
there's much in the shops these days
opening sights that make you swim conscious you
restrict the sport to wadng.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
THE Observation-Disclosures

THE Observation-Disclosures
Il That-Be, finally getting
around to the ladies, have
frozen the feminine silhouette.
That. TO us. conjured up
startling picture of rows of
ladies, silent and spellbound,
like magicked princesses in a
fairy tale.
Actually, said freezing merely
means that the Powers-That-Be,
with a charming understanding
of the feminine sex. have just
fixed things up so we can wear
this years clothes for the dura-
ton and still be in style.
Further. future clothes will
be merely a simplification of the
current, will use the very mini
mum of needed fabrics--all
gestures to help us win the war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Be an lndividualist

Defend your stand the sands in startling toys don't
chance melting into the background like field Shout
in polka dots stripes paintpot prints Come out for
patriotism red white and blue paneed formhugger
Mold yoHr figure in pretty white fasex with pink
(hand painted that clamberng the side of
your flaming youth ruhy chnz of skirt and
sturdy of life.
For Disgusting plump thighs skirts essential Same
may be said for too-thin legs. Hollow backnes be
temporarily cured by dessmaker suits fitted little loosely
In fact, they a multitude of figure sins.