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Evening star., 1942-12-26
Wife Denies Killing Mate
Day Before Child Is Born
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WARE. Mass, Dec. 26.-As her IT.
day-old baby sat in a nurses arms
a short distance away, Mrs Beatrice
Bouvier, %, calmly pleaded innocent
in District Court today to a charge
of numbering her husband. Rudolf,
80, on December 8, the day before
their child was born.
Mrs. Bouvier was arrested earlier
today in Mary Lane Hospital after
an investigation by District Attorney
John w. Heselton and Ware Police
Chief B. w. Buckley. Two nurses
accompanied her and the baby to
court and then to Hampshire County
Jail, where she was held without
bail.
The baby will remain with its
mother until the hearing date, jan
uary S.
Mr.. Bouvier was shot twice in his
bedroom and a double barreled shot
gun was found nearby. Police were
summoned by neighbor whom Mrs.
Bouvier had informed her husband
had been shot.
No motive for the alleged murder
was disclosed.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Camp Springs Airport
Fire Damage S125,0O0

A loss expected to reach Sl25 900
was reported by the War Depart
ment today in preliminary investi-
cation Of the fire which early yes
terday destroyed the Construction
Administration Building at the
Camp Springs Md Airport. Esti-
mated loss included the building
and contents.
There is no evidence of sabotage.
the report stated No more than 10
persons were in the building when
the fire started and, although all the
occupants escaped without injury, it
was said the fire spread so rapidly it
was impossible to save any of the
buildings contents.
A board of officers has been ap-
pointed to investigate all aspects of
the loss. While the fire destroyed
many valuable records, it was said,
no delay in construction of the air
base is expected
Inquiry developed that the fire ap-
parently started in the room next to
the heating plant. 1t spread not
only into the heating system, but
also into open-air space between the
ceiling and roof.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
1yphus Unit Appointed
To Protect u. :. Forces
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt today eStab-
lished typhus commission to pro-
tect members of the armed forces
from typhus fever both here and
abroad.
The commission will serve with
the Army and will consist of a di-
rector, to be appointed by the Secre-
tary of War, and officers of the
Army Medical Corps, Navy Medical
Corps and Public Health Service.
An executive order authorized the
director to formulate and effectu-
ate program for the study of ty-
phus fever and the control thereof,
both within and without the United
States, when it is, or may become, a
threat to the military population
The order also established a medal
to be awarded by the President to
any person rendering meritorious
service in connection with the ty-
phus commission's work.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Flying Fortress
In Death Dive,
|FeUs Nozi Plane
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON, Dec. 26-Although
falling itself in its final, steep death
dive, Flying Fortress which was
reported missing after the raid last
Sunday on Romilly-su Seine was
disclosed today to have taken one
more Nazi fighter with it.
Staff Sergt. Jack D. Smell of Sc
dalia. Mo, told interrogation officers
of the 9th United States Air Force
about it after returning from the
same raid.
-Four forts were flying in close
formation under incesSant attack, "
Sergt. Smell said. Finally, the rear
plane started downward in its final,
steep dive.
Closing in to make sure Of the
kill came an enemy Focke-Wulf
100.
Il saw the top turret gunner spin
his guns into position and open
fire. All of a sudden the Hun came
apart in the air. I guess it was the
last gun the fort fired"
The plane was one of six missing
from the raid in which at least "A
enemy planes were destroyed.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Flying Forts Blast
Big Jap Merchantmen,
Damage ; Small Craft
Planes Make First Flight
From GuodoIconoI Under
Direction Of Navy

Army Boeing Flying Fortresses,
making their first flight from
Guadalcanal to Rabaul, scored
three direct hits on what was
thought to be a large japanese
transport and several near-hits
on three small cargo ships, the
Navy announced in a commu-
nique today.
A force of Japanese fighter planes
took off from Rabaul but did not
attack the American bombers.
This important japanese harbor,
$50 miles from Guadalcanal, often
has been attacked by Army planes
operating from the Australian
command, but this is the first time
that planes under the Navy Com
mand have participated in the
bombing of Rabaul. Rabaul is in
the Bismarck archipelago
Score 3 Direct Hits.
The raid occurred December Is
east longitude time). While they
were certain that three direct hits
were made on the big vessel, the
flyers could not definitely ascertain
that the target was a transport
and said that it might have been
cargo ship.
Rabaul, next to the Island of
Truk, is regarded as probably the
most valuable japanese base in
this area of the Pacific. It is from
Rabaul that the Japanese have
launched many of their raids on
the Solomons.
Navy spokesmen said that the
1.120-mile round trip flown by the
Fortresses was apparently the long
est raid yet made from Guadal-
canal.
New Offensive Phase.
Heretofore, Guadalcanal blows
have been directed at enemy bases
in the Central or Northern Solo,
mons, ITO to 300 miles from Hender-
son Field.
The attack on Rabaul, therefore,
possibly signalizes the beginning OF
new stage of aerial warfare in the
Solomons, employing the force at
Guadalcanal. plus planes based
elsewhere which use that fleld as a
refueling point, carrying the war
deeply into Japanese territory.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Fire Faces Anxious Future
De Valera Warns Nation

BY the Associated PresA
DUBLIN, Dec. 26.-Prime Minister
Eamon De Valera, in Christmas
night broadcast, told Fire it must
take every precaution to meet
dangers land we cannot but look
into the future with anxiety, but
there is no reason why we should
look into it with dread"
He reiterated his nations inten-
tion to defend itself and expressed
his sympathy with the millions Of
families in countries at war linked
to us by the closest human ties
Mr.. De Valera said 1t would be
hard to convince the victors in the
war that their safety would not re-
quire utter humiliation Of the van
quished, but he warned that peace
conceived on such terms would be
only another war deferred.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Mexican Ratification
Of Finunce Pact Hailed
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-Thomas
w. Lamont, chairman of the Inter
national Committee of Bankers for
the Mexican debt, yesterday sent
a telegram to President Manuel
Avila Camacho of Mexico and to
Finance Minister Eduardo Suarez
expressing appreciation for that
country's ratification of new
financial agreement.
May be permitted in behalf of
the International Committee of
Bankers to felicitate you upon the
unanimous ratification by the
Chamber of Deputies of the new
agreement for the final settlement
Of the Mexican governments direct
external debt and to renew for
my associates and myself at this
especial season our assurances OF
friendship and good WILL" Mr. La
mont telegraphed.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
I Ship Sinkings Claimed
In Nazi Routine Report
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN tFrom German Broad
casts, DO. ga DNB broadcast
said today that U-boats had sunk
seven merchant ships, totaling
10000 tons, in the Atlantic, includ-
ing a fully-laden 7,000-ton tanker
en- route to North Africa.
Four of the ships. the report said,
were sunk from small but
strongly protected convoy in the
North Atlantic, and the other three,
the tanker among them, were sunk
between Natal, Brazil. and Free
town, British West Africa.
There was no confirmation of this
report. Such claims have become
part of the Nazi week end routine.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Montgomery Resigns Post
Al Agriculture Department

Donald Montgomery. head of the
consumers council of the Food Dis
tribution Administration, Agricul-
ture Department, has submitted his
resignation to Secretary of Agri-
culture Wickard. 1t was accepted
as of December 81.
Mr.. Montgomery joined the Agri-
culture Department almost 10 years
ago. He succeeded Calvin Hoover
as the consumers counsel chief in
the Agricultural Adjustment Ad-
miniStration.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Public Cooperation
Asked by Cama|ier 10
Speed Oil Deliveries
Says Consumers Should
Turn In Coupons as
Quickly as Possible
Earlier Story on Page A-1.)

y
Renah F. Camalier, newly ap-
pointed consultant to Whitney
Leary, District OPA rationing
officer, said this afternoon, after
conferring with national OPA Of
ficials, that he planned to seek
increased public cooperation in
his task of solving Washington'S S
fuel oil problem,
The Oil situation in Washington
is very desperate" he said. 1T calls
for cooperation from both the pub
lie and the Government to meet the
situation and prevent suffering"
His conference today was with
assistants to Leon Henderson, price
administrator, with whom he re-
Gently discussed the fuel oil prob
lem at length.
Manpower Shortage.
He revealed that his reaction to
todays conference was that there
was some friction in the District
which slowed down deliveries and
SouoCu VIC VI SsCIlO SOIlI
said he had learned that there was
lack of manpower and woman
power, both in the Offices and on
the trucks.
One object, Mr.. Camalier also re-
ported, will be to urge consumers
to turn their fuel oil coupons over
to the dealers from whom they buy
Immediately after they are Jeceived
from rationing boards.
Trucks Idle.
Il am told the reluctance of the
public to write the numbers of their
rationing sheets upon each coupon
and to send them to the dealers has
slowed deliveries by at least 40 per
cent" he said. Delay in doing this
puts that much more work on the
truck driver
He added that he knew of one
company in the District that had
eight trucks idle today because it
was unable to get drivers for them.
He revealed further that he
planned to investigate the supply
situation as it affects the District,
explaining that no system would be
effective until the city received its
allotted ration or schedule.
Evening star., 1942-12-26

Old Gang|and Feud
Probed as Motive
In Chicago Staying
Tavern Owner Found
Murdered, Apparently
Dumped From Auto
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-PosSible
motives of trouble with remnants
of the Capone mob or of robbery
were investigated by police today
as they hunted the slayer of
Robert E. Mclaughlin, AZ, cafe
owner whose brother was killed
in a gang feud II years ago.
Mclaughlin body, with three
bullet holes in the head and neck,
was found on the North Side yester-
day. Police said it apparently had
been thrown from an automobile
His lasge automobile was found yes
terday afternoon a short distance
from his tavern which had been
closed since a fire damaged it De-
cember 13.
Police said they learned Nc
Laughlin had lived in fear of attack
since his brother. Eugene Red)
Mclaughlin. an ex-convict, was shot
and dumped into a drainage canal
in 1890.
Robbery was considered q likely
motive after police learned Robert
Mclaughlin, intoxicated and dis
playing large amount of money,
was seen in taverns a few hours be-
fore his death. Only s105 in coins
was found in his pocket.
Police 1t Thomas Sheridan said
a woman had told him Mclaughlin
left restaurant at am, waving
to two men. His body was found
at 8:25 am. Police indicated they
knew the identity of the men and
would question them.
Police weighed conflicting re-
ports as to whether remnants of
the Capone mob had dealings with
Mclaughlin in operating the cafe.
Mclaughlin was president of the
Checker Cab Co. in the turbulent
years between 1926 and 1881. A
week after he assumed the presi-
dency, his predecessor, Joseph Wok-
raj, was slain.
Joseph. last survivor of the three
Mclaughlin brothers, is Municipal
Court bailiff. He said he could
offer no motive for the killing and
knew Of no enemies of his brother.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Four Civilians, Z M. P.'s
Hurt in Night Club Fight

BY the Associated Press.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. 90
Four civilians were wounded by bull
lets and two military policemen were
beaten in an affray last night at a
night club.
The injured were taken to hos
pitfalls, but none was believed to be
in serious condition. .t.-s
Deputy Sheriff Ed Ugrin said wit
nesses informed him a fight started
after the military police instructed
a civilian wearing a military type
leather jacket to leave the place at
midnight, curfew hour for soldiers
Army onlcials started an investi-
cation.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Race Results
Entries for Monday on Page 2-X.)
Tropical Park
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
FIRST RACE-Purse $500: claiming:
3-year-olds, and up; furlongs
Guile tH8skelD 1O.40 $50 33O
Lareo Mint tSnider> $50 40
Hard Jester (Mojena) 31O
Time, l:1c4s.
Also ran-Day Dress, Patricia A., Tatnall
STAR Star Down Six, Wise Witch and sumatra
, SECOND RACE-Purse, $500: claiming:
3-year-ods and upward; 8 furlones.
Helen Spot tGoggn 1920 $50 40
Big Chance tCaffarellal $40 21O
CoSine tThornburg) 44O
Time, 1:l215.
Also ran-Tower Maid, Take 1t. Sun
Spark Valdina Jo
THIRD RACE-Purse $780, claiming:
3-year-olds and up: & furlongs.
COUPON 'Thompsonl $50 300 30
Zaca May tThornburs) $50
Time. 1:11+s.
Also ran-Tra La La, Lady Orchid, Old
Whitley: Matte ]. and Tripod.
FOURTH RACE-Purse $500; claiming;
3-year-olds and upward: 6 furlones
Drumont tAdams) $40 80 $50
Shasta Man tBates) $50 10
Castigada tWright) ( so
Time 112.
-. Also ran-Flying Silver. Whiscendent
n L.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Winont Returning Home
To Talk With Roosevelt
By the Associated .ess

By the Associated Ptess.
LONDON, Dec. 26.-John G. Wi
nant, United States Ambassador to
London, has gone to the United
States for brief visit. during
which he will consult with President
Roosevelt, it was made known to-
day.
H. Freeman Matthews. counselor
Of the Embassy, will be in charge
during his absence.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
FIRING SQUAD EXECUTES DARLANS ASSASSIN
W Sign Leader Calls
For ChoIked 1915
To Tount Germans
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 26.-"Col."
Britton, the BIC broadcaster
who led the "V" sign campaign
which nettled the Germans for
months, advocates now the use
of the symbol "1918" to taunt
the Nazis.
Col" Britton urged his list
enerS in German occupied
countries last night to chalk up
the figures on walls, saying they
would be a reminder to the
Germans of their tradition of
defeat"
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, Dec. 26 CP)-
Stocks steady; peace shares ia
vored. Bonds steady; few rails
higher. Cotton firm; tride price
fixing and commission house
buying.
CHICAGO. - Wheat higher;
short covering. Corn higher;
weather conditions. Cattle NOM
inally steady. Hogs steady: top,
STATS.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Son Born to Posternuks

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 26.-A six
pound son was born today to Film
Producer and Mrs. Joe Pasternak.
He was named Mickey. for Screen
Actor Mickey Rooney. Mrs. Paster-
max is the former actress, Dorothy
Darrell
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Chicoqo Tribune Roises Price

CHICAGO, Dec. 26 R.-The
Chicago Tribune, which has been
selling its daily editions for cents
in Chicago and suburban area, an
nounced . price increase to 3 cents
effective Monday.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
New Orleans
BY the Associated Press

BY tnt ASSOclated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse, $500; claiming:
o-year-olds: & furlongs
Be Calm tBrooks) 1880 $50 400
Marcella K (Guerin) 400 34O
Forevic tWhiting) 4oO
Time, l:I52s
Also ran-Craft Lady, Kennebis Green
Torch. Southland Miss. November, I'd
Greenock. Eagle Peak
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Axis Regoins Tunision Hill

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN NORTH AFRICA QF,.-
Enemy units strongly attacking British Guards Brigade
reganed the crest OF hill in the Medjez Bah Of the
Tunisian front yesterday Allied headquarters
night.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Late News Bulletins
Germans Condemn IS French for SABOTAGE

LONDON uP.-Reuters said the Rome radio broadcast a
report today from Paris that Is been
to death by Germany military tribunal Rennes France
charges Of committing sabotage.
Evening star., 1942-12-26
Weather Report

Little change in temperature today and tonight:
lowest temperature tonight near 80 degrees.
Temperatures today-Highest, As, at 3 pm; low
est, 50, at $50 am. Full report on page AZ.
Fuel Oil consumption should be II per cent
OF allotment for period ending January 4
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31

The case Will be taken to court.
Atty Graves announced Accord
.ng to Graves argument before the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31
NEGRO
TRADE UN|ON|STS
ALL. CLIO.

Q
Frank Martel Of the Wsyne
County Federation OF Labor was
ouispoken last week in his condem-
nation of the loss OF Sojourner
Tsuth Homes ta-AesEa workers
The A. F. Of l.. group passed a reso-
luton protesting the raw decision
OF housing officials in Washington
and appointed committee 10 i'm
plement the resolution. The CLIO.
council Of Wayne county also came
through with a resolution against
this treachery. Congratulations
should go TO the splendid activity
Of the Negro workers who have not
hesitated TO bring this matter be-
fore the union organizations and
have won their support for jus,
cause
DETROIT COUNCIL
An important Fair Employment
council has been established in De-
troit TO aid the Presidents Fair
Employment Practices Committee.
The council is headed by Walter
Hardin of the JAW. Interracial
Committee and Harper Poulson. A
committee attended the FEPC hear
jngs in Chicago last week and
brought back G. James Fleming
committee investigator, who gave
Detroiters an Interesting talk on
the problems that must be tackled
in order to implement the work of
the -EEPC- in Wiping- out discrimi-
natOry employment pract ces. A
number Of slk-stocking interests
are joining the workers in this
splendid attempt to mobilize senti-
ment and prepare the ground for
thoroush-going investigation Of
unfair employment practices here.
HUDSON WORKERS
Last week 200 white workers re-
fused to work with Negro workers
who were transferred 10 defense
production at the Hudson arsenal.
The Negroes had received in-plant-
training and were transferred ac-
cordins 10 governmental procedure.
The attitude Of the white workers,
who are incidentally union men.
has been viciously attacked and
conferences with labor and govern
meut are already underway. A
group appealed 10 Commissioner
Horace White who is now working
with the conlmittee TO iron out the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31
Soldier Thanks
Citizens Here

Thanking citizens OF various COM
munities of the state who have gone
out of their way 10 make things
pleasant for Negro draftees in Fort
Custer, a letter received by the
Chronicle is high in praise for The
men, women and officers who have
aided the soldiers become adjusted
10 camp life after being civilians
all their lives.
Thanks Detroiters
The letter reads in part: In Just
about two weeks, all the members
Of the fire department (Fort CUSTER
VIII be completing their first year
of service -in-the United States
army, At first it was hard for rs
10 ge. adjusted, but as time began to
pass, we learned more and more
about army life and things seemed
to become natural and easy, With
all the help Of our many friends and
citizens in different Michigan cities,
life in camp was made more bear
able.
We take this time TO thank each
and every citizen in every city who
did their part towards making life
more enjoyable for the soldiers, The
boys of the fire department want 70
thank the Chronicle for their week
ly paper. It has been a big help
to the boys in keeping up with the
activities OF the Negro race"
The writer also wishes 10 thank
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher OF 52l4 Tween
ty-fourth street for their present 20
him during the holidays.
Activities OF the fire department.
where the writer is stationed was
also mentioned in the letter. Must
cal Blazes is the name of a group
OF spiritual singers of the fire de-
par,ment, under the supervision Of
1t. johnson OF the reception CEN
ter. Sgt James Thompson, Cpl
James Whatley, Cpl Howard Gray.
Privates Willie Means and David
Hogan are members Of the singing
quintet who expect 10 broadcas;
soon.
We're glad the letter continues,
TO welcome back pvt Lester Cosar,
and Pvt. William Hayes, who have
been to their homes in Cairo, ILL.,.
for ten days. Cpl. Martin has been
bitten by the 'love-bug' for the girl
he left behind in Chicago, Pvt.
David Dawson is so hard hit and
went 10 see a certain miss who now
lives in Battle Creek While Pct
Robert Window has got it so bad re
spends all his time at certain
young lady's house in Battle Greek.
We wonder who makes Privstes
Rudolph Mitchell and Charles Walk
er wart to spend every week end
in Detroit?
Private Neil Martin injured his
leg pretty badly last week, but is
recovering rapidly, Pvt. Booker
Brooks Of Station number four calls
himself the 'playboy' of the fort.
Pvt. John Lloyd, who has been
playing it hard in Chicago, IS now
back. Cpl Sammy Wilson. Pvt. Ell
win Nelson and Pvt. Charles How
ard have found Albion and Jackson
very interesting. viii send more
next week."-Your friend, Cpl
George Hubbard.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31
YOUTH IN THE
PRESENT CRISIS
THEME OF MEET
All Phases OF Youth
Activity Are To Be
Discussed


TnIs conference is an annual affair
beng sponsored by the 81. Antoine
YMC.A. and the Iurv Thur
man Branch vWCA rh. g.uz
-. " - "s : amin 8
N0''' III zee on saturday jan "a
selected The conference theme
which is, Youth in The Present
Crisis" "Yoprb in the present
Cr,.,sp q. =. .,,
" ea'eN ~ e'iii9
e'ce speakers IN thelr area OF telling
Souhg ooys ana girls gust what
'nelr chances are during the present
emergency ana tne general picture
10 De expected al the close OF ma
uohai olSluFoances' The theme IS
70 cover as adequately as possible,
tne pace u you.n IN me war youih
aho oelehse' youth ana us place n
me new world and the whoie con-
cept OF education IN this new staIe
o. aHaiIs'
Inc RAINING commlt'ee gave
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31
Men Are Urged
To Register

The Civ" Volunteer Defense COM
nn'ttee, headed by Rev. John Mites.
urges young men 10 register for
FIRE fighters.
In a statement to Gloster B. Cur
rent, secretary of the committee,
Marvin White, fireman in the De-
troit Fire department, called at
fention to the Importance of Ne
groes registering for the fire seiv-
ice. He stated that, The fire de-
psrtmert may add one thousand
Volunteers to its regular staff and
employ them. It is important, there
fore, that Negroes avail themselves
OF this opportunity"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31
Fireman Loses Case
For Reinstatement

Civil Service Commission, the FIRE
commission erred in extending the
probationary period Of Hampton, In
so doing Hampton was on probation
for eight months. This conflicts with
the state law which DEGREES a six
months probationary period for
firemen
The case Of Hampton. as well as
the one Of the other Negro firemen
Of the department, was fought with
the assistance Of the MA A.CP. The
Fire Department, 10 date has done
nothing TO rec,ify the discr nina
lion which exists IN The depart
ment.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31

Mercy after several weeks of ill
ness. Mrs. Ethel Pipes, president of
the club at Mercy, will call her first
meeting Of the year with officers
Officiating, Mrs Mary johnson IS
&c president, Mrs. {. Stewart,
.ecasurcr, and the ma,ron, Mrs.
Lucy Davis. secretary.
The Lend-A-Hand club regrets 10
see Mr.. William Harris leave the
lusp.taL Get your papers and fit
yourself up with the news.
Many thanks 10 the pastor OF St.
Paul AME church and members.
also friends and neighbors for their
ass stance in the death of Mr.. John
Roundtree.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-01-31

DETROIT. Mich.-In a letter to
Atty. Willis NJ. Graves, the Detroit
Civil Service Commission advised
,he NAACP. that Fire-hghter viii
lam II. Hampton had no grounds
for reinstatement in the Fire De-
partmeni.
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