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Evening star., 1942-01-14
BY tie Associated Press. .

BY tie Associated Press.
TOXIC, Jan. IA COnicial Broad
cast.-Japanese imperial headquar-
ters declared today that Japanese
submarine had scored two torpedo
hits on a United States aircraft
carrier of the Lexington type in
waters west OF Hawaii
A communique Issued by imperial
headquarters said the submarine
commander was not able to state
whether the aircraft carrier had
sunk, because he had to dive his
craft Immediately to evade coun-
terattack by destroyers.
Nevertheless, the announcement
said, he expressed belief the vessel
had sunk because two formidable
explosions were heard Immediately
after the torpedoes were launched.
The Lexington and her sistership,
the Saratoga, both of $4,000 tons
displacement. were built in 1925 and
normally carry crew OF 2,122 OIL
GERS and men. The two ships were
originally authorized in 1916 for
construction as battlecruisers of
$4,000 tons, but the plans were
recast.
They have a normal carrying
capacity of 81 aircraft each and a
maximum capacity Of 80. Total cost
of the vessels, including aircraft, was
more than $45 900, 900 each.
The Japanese repeatedly have re-
ported the sinking or damaging of
United States aircraft carriers but
the claims have been put down by
Washington officials as fishing ex-
peditions" for information.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
beaverbrook Likely
To Remain Here in
British Cabinet Shifts
Minister Of Supply
Would Be Kept in D. G.
For Coordination Work
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. IA reshufne Of
the British cabinet as a result Of
criticism over war management and
charges in ministerial assignments
were described as imminent today
In Parliamentary circles.
1t was stated that announcements
might even precede the return to
London of Prime Minister Churchill
from his conferences in Washington
with President Roosevelt.
Some informants said the changes
likely would involve appointment of
new Minister of Supply, not be-
cause of dissatisfaction with Lord
Beaverbrook, who now holds the
post, but because he is expected to
be kept in Washington to help CO.
ordinate Allied supply problems.
Llewellin May Succeed Beaverbrook.
Prominently mentioned as likely
to succeed Lord Beaverbrook, at
least in temporary capacity while
he is abroad, was one of his right
hand men-Col. John l.. Llewellin,
former Parliamentary secretary to
the Ministry of Supply and Aircraft
Production.
Col. Llewellin generally is regarded
by the British as an able man who
deserves promotion.
There also. were reports that Sir
Stafford Cripps. Ambassador to
Russia, soon will return because he
believes he has accomplished the
job he was sent to do-establish
better relations between Britain and
the Soviet. Many believe he would
like to appear in Parliament as in
terpreter and expounder of the Rus
sian viewpoint on matters concern
ing the Soviet.
Duff Cooper May Get New Job.
Alfred Duff Cooper also appears
to be in line for a new job now
that he has been recalled from his
post as resident commissioner for
Far Eastern affairs in Singapore.
There was some speculation about
possible demands for even wider
government changes because of pro-
duction problems and setbacks in
the Far East. However. Britons
consider it unlikely that Prime Min
lister Churchill will make any
sweeping change, although they
agree he probably will have to re-
construct and possibly enlarge his
cabinet by creating new jobs to fit
the schemes visualized for the i'm
perial and Allied war councils.
A London Times editorial today
on Empire Consultation" said sig
nificantly:
THE urgency of finding some ef.
fective way of associating the en-
| pire governments with the conduct
of the war has been brought home
to everybody by the strong feeling
in Australia"
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Rome Reports SheIIing
OF HoIfoyo and SoIum

ROME, Jan. IA up (Offlcial broad
cast Axis Libyan frontier posi-
tions at Halfaya Pass and Salum
were subjected yesterday to an in
tense British aerial and naval bom-
bardment, the Italian high COM
mand said today.
CThe British yesterday an
nounced the fall of Salum)
There is nothing to report from
Western Cirenaica," the high COM
mand said, referring to zone OF
operations in which British armored
units and the main Axis forces have
been engaged southwest of Bengasi
Large German air formations
raided the British-held ports and
airdromes of Derna and Tobruk
with heavy and medium bombs
direct hits causing immense dam
age and starting large fires at
several depots and buildings" a
communique reported.
German bases on the Medi- .
terranean island of Crete lie
only about 200 miles north Of
Derna and Tobruk)
Italian flyers were declared to
have destroyed a strong British
column and blown up Is ammuni-
ton Laden trucks in swift low
level attack.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
All Civilians Escaped
First Jap Attack on
Wake, Refugee Says
36 Left Island for
Howoii Within Hour
After Enemy Raid
BY the Associated Press.

BY tTt ASSOCldteQ FIcSS.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, Jan. IA
Docks. a hotel and several smaller
buildings were damaged or destroyed
in the first japanese attack on Wake
Island. but not civilian was killed.
for the islanders were forewarned
and prepared.
Here come the laundrymen," they
shouted as twin-engined enemy dive
bombers came over in three waves
of nine each, flying at scarcely 1,5O0
feet. That was at IL :55 am. Decem-
Der 8, only few hours-the inter-
national date line intervenes-after
the Pearl Harbor assault.
w. P. Ball, 81, a Jackson (Calif)
gold miner who was at Wake as an
employe Of Pan American Airways
when the war began, told the story
to San Diego newsmen.
Here Come the Laundrymen."
Il had just eaten lunch and was
resting in front of my tent" he said
I'VE had been advised of the attack
on Pearl Harbor and expected q
visit but, of course, had no idea
when. I heard machine cunning
and the explosion of bombs at the
same time.
The planes, dive bambers. were
flying in three groups of nine ships
each. and at an altitude of about
1,500 feet
The men who saw them first
started to notify others, shouting
Here come the laundrymen.' Some
of the people began hiding under
buildings, but were ordered out be-
cause the buildings were objectives
of the bombers.
Bombs began to fall A small
part of the Pan American dock was
hit. Six bullets from a .5O-caliber
machine gun struck the Philippine
Clipper. The airport manager S
home was destroyed. and the Pan
American Hotel received a direct
hit and soon went up in flames.
mot a person was killed, how
ever. among the Pan American per-
sonnel. The good fortune was at
tributed to the drilling the employees
received for just such an attack"
! Left Within an Hour.
After Is minutes the bombers
headed to sea, Mr.. Ball said, and
within an hour the bullet-marked
Clipper set out for Hawaii, carrying
Mr.. Ball and Is more Pan American
employees, the crew of six and four
other passengers.
I'VE flew at an altitude of only
so feet above the ocean until night
to make bombing difficult" Mr.
Ball went on. LAS we approached
Midway, we noticed three Japanese
cruisers steaming away. We landed
at Midway and learned the Japs
had overshot their mark. and de-
spite a prolonged shelling no dam
age was done"
From Midway, the Clipper pro-
ceeded to Hawaii, where its passen-
gers, many of them clad only in
shorts when they were rushed
aboard at Wake, were re-outfltted
and sent on to the mainland by
surface ship.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Axis Aerial Activity
In Libya Increases;
British Claim Gains
Isolated Ho|foyo Poss
Garrison Subjected to
Intensive Bombordment
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Jan. 14.-The British ac-
knowledged today increasing Axis
aerial activity on the Libyan battle
front, but reported that their ad-
vance forces were increasing pres
sure on the main body of Gen. Erwin
Rommers forces south of El Agheila
Aghela
Further satisfactory progress was
made and increasing pressure was
brought to bear upon the enemy
rear guards" communique de-
clared
On the Libyan-Egyptian frontier
some 300 miles east of this battle
zone, British naval. land and air
forces we're reported subjecting the
Axis garrison isolated at Halfaya
Pass to an intensive bombardment
Capture of Salum. key to the Axis
positions at Halfaya, which was an
nounced yesterday, cost the imperial
forces participating only slightly
more than 100 casualties, the COM
munique added.
Yesterdays communique said more
than $50 prisoners, most OF them
Germans, had been taken at Salum
Evening star., 1942-01-14
1900 Books Collected
Here for Service Men
In Victory Campaign
NotobIes Speok Tonight
In Broadcast Over
Nationwide Choins

A total of 1900 books were col
lected here in the first two days
Of the Victory Book Campaign
Nationwide drive for 10000, ,000
books for service men, Mrs. Philip
Sidney Smith, chairman for the
District, announced today.
Mrs. Smith, q trustee of the Dis
trict Public Library and member
of the Board Of Education, reported
that TOO books were brought in on
opening day, Monday. Yesterday
another 1900 volumes were added
to the list. A total Of 1,073 of these
were mailed or delivered yesterday
to the main Public Library and its
II branches over the city, while l25
were gathered at the George Wash
ington University library.
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith sent in
$50 books from the Jewish Social
Service, while the Jewish Com
munity Center added another 200
Mrs. Smith announced that the
District Grocery Stores, to aid In
the campaign, have volunteered to
place containers in each of their
240 stores in the District and 4(
stores in nearby Maryland and Vir.
ginia. The stores will deliver thei,
collections to the various libraries
Tonight over Nationwide net
work there will be a broadcast on
behalf Of the campaign. Speakers
will include Fannie Hurst, novelist:
Clifton Faddiman, book reviewer OF
New Yorker Magazine, and Frank
lin P. Adams, columnist and con-
temporary of Mr.. Faddiman on the
Information Please" radio program
The broadcast will be heard locally
at 7:3O over WRC.
The drive is sponsored in the Dis
trict by the Commissioners. It wa
organized by the American Library
Association, the Red Cross and the
United Service Organizations fol
Defense. Inc. Tomorrow at 1890
Engineer Commissioner Kutz will
address luncheon meeting of the
civics education section, 10th Gen.
tury Club, in the Y. w. C. A
Building. The section will help spon.
sor the drive.
Mrs. Smith said the Newspaper
Wome1's Club in cooperation with
Loew's Theaters recently collected
about S 900 books which already have
been sent to service men at Fort
Belvoir. These books. she said, are
considered a part of the Distric
collection in the campaign.
The drive will last until February
4. During this time it IS hoped
that about 100000 books will be col.
lected in the District. All the con.
tributor need do is to pick out &
good book and either mail or de.
liver it to the George Washington
University library. the Public Ii.
brary, Eighth and K streets NV.
or one of the IL branch nbrarie.
over the city. If the book is mailed
a 3-cent stamp will assure delivery
AS stated above, books also may be
taken to the nearest District Gro.
Gerry Store.
1t is emphasized that the con.
tributor send a good book, one he
enjoyed reading himself or alway,
has wanted to read. Fiction anc
mystery stories are considered ex-
cellent. Records of post libraries
show that service men also like
technical books, books on curren,
affairs. histories and biographies.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Congress in Brief
Senat:

Routine business.
Foreign Relations Committee con-
siders Inter-American Bank con-
vention.
Interstate Commerce Subcommit-
tee hearing on motor carrier bill.
House:
Routine session
Tolan Committee hears Big-4 Of
Civilian Defense-La Guardia, Mrs.
Roosevelt, Lands and McNutt-on
civilian morale.
Patman Committee calls Price
Administrator Henderson and Floyd
Odlum. o. P. M. official, in study of
small business plight.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Blind Persons Do Bit
Sorting WorpIone Rivets
BY the Associated Press.

BY tEc ASSOCIated PreSS.
NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Some of
New York's blind are participating
directly in the building of warplanes.
Their part in national defense is
to use their sensitive fingers to sort
metal rivets, swept up from floors
of aircraft factories and heretofore
remelted rather than being left for
the tedious task of sorting them in
seven or eight different size and
shape classes.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
British Pitch New Line
In Ma o,'oyo, Jops Report

TOXIC, Jan. II (official broad
cast) R).-The British have pitched
new cefense line on the west side
OF Malsya from Port Dickson to
Seremhsn, the Japanese radio re-
ported today quoting Shanghai dis
patches to the newspaper Asahi.
Polt Dickson Is the harbor for
Serenoan, about "a miles by rail-
road rom that Negri Sembilan
capital)
The Asahi report said Japanese
forces pad pressed ahead about 60
miles il, two days and the British
were attempting desperately to hold
their new line because its loss would
open tie way for the Japanese into
the Stats Settlement Of Malacca
Evening star., 1942-01-14
British Withdrawing
To Narrowest Part
0fMalay Peninsula
Widespread Destruction
Is Left in Poth of
Hard. d.Drivine Jops
BY the Asse ciated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SINGAPORE, Jan. 14-British
troops slowly withdrawing toward
the narrowest part of the Malay
Peninsula left widespread destruc-
tion toda, in the path of Japanese
forces pressing hard on their heels
Contin, alton of the British retreat
was acknowledged last night in a
communiIue which told of extensive
demolition of facilities which might
have been employed by the Japa-
nese in their advance.
The bulletin failed to disclose the
extent or the withdrawal from the
positions which the British took up
only two days ago north of Serem-
ban, in fegri Sembilan State, about
$50 miles from Singapore.
But as he battle lines approached
Singapore the front which the Brit
ish are c. lied on to defend was being
graduall, shortened.
At Sertmban the peninsula is ap-
proximately 120 miles wide, but SO
miles to the south 1t narrows to sc
miles.
ct is conceivable that the
British might be planning to
make a stand on this neck. with
the western end of their line
anchored on the mouth Of the
Muar Eiver, about 80 miles north
of SinpaporeD
Raid Causes IS Casualties.
The Ministry of Information an
nounced meanwhile, that Japanese
air raiders which blasted at Singa-
pore Yesterday had caused about SIS
casualties, but damage was described
as slight
The raid, which produced the big
gest casualty list so far announced
was careied out by so heavy bomb
ers escocted by 20 naval fighters
the ministry said. One Of the raid
ers was shot down, three others
probably were destroyed and sev-
eral moe were damaged, the an
nouncenent declared.
Singapore had another alert this
morning but apparently no bombs
were dropped.
Driv. in Middle Of Peninsula.
Advices from the front indicated
the japanese were making their
main push down the middle Of the
peninsula, along the railway from
Seremben to Singapore, and in the
coastal ;rea to the west.
There was no official mention OF
activity IN the east coast, where the
japanese last were reported at
Kuantaa. 160 miles from the Johore
Strait. Lack of highway facilities
in the sector makes military opera
tions there difficult.
While the British ground forces
battled 70 stem the Japanese over.
land drive. the R. A. F. was reported
to be stepping up its offensive against
air bases from which the invaders
have BEEN blasting at Singapore and
other targets.
r. A. F. Raids Thailand.
Last rights communique reported
destructive r. A. F. raids on many
objectivas, including Singora in
Southern Tha1and, where several
tons o. high explosives and in
cendiaries were said to have been
dropped
The communique also announced
that British planes had attacked
Port Svettenham on the Malayar
west coast, about 200 miles north
OF Singapore, thus disclosing for the
f1rst tine that the city had been
abandon ed to the Japanese,
Evening star., 1942-01-14
u. S. and Britain Mishund|e War
In Pacific, Chinese Charge

Japanese lake." said this chief gov
ernment newspaper.
The official Central Daily News
urged the Allies to crush japan first.
Unless something really strong
is done to annihilate Japan now
there will be danger of the Japanese
using the resources and the strategic
bases of the Southern Pacific for a
long war with the Germans
being chased back by the Russians
in Europe. it is high time for the
democracies to give a. similar blow
to the Japanese in the Pacific"
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Piono Forum Tomorrow

Mrs. Marion Wilcox Coomes,
graduate of the New York Normal
Conservatory. will discuss teaching
problems at a meeting of the Piano
Teachers Forum at II am. tomor-
row, in the Musical Art Center, 1925
G street NV. There is no charge
for admission.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
|Virqiniu Youths Trial
Set in Triple SIuyin9

BY the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Va, Jan. IA
Judge j. r. H. Alexander has set
the trial of Thomas Dewey Cameron,
jr., Is, charged with the revolver
Staying of Edward johnson, ~, his
wife and their 15-year -old daughter,
Ethel, for 10 an. January a,
in Rappahannock County Circuit
Court. <
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Hospital Ship. Sunk
By U. S., Jops Charge

The Star notifies its readers
that this dispatch tDas sent by
permission OF an enemy country
and may contain propaganda.
No ne1Ds is permitted to be sent
from Berlin, Toxic or Rome
unless it serpes some purpose.
Read it, as it is printed, for
1Dhdt it is north.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Publication Is Halted
OF AirmuiI Schedules
nv the Associated Press.

BY the A8SoclaLeo PfeSS.
Vincent G. Burke, Washington
postmaster, announced today that
the publication Of airplane schedules
between the United States. its pos
sessions, and foreign countries had
been discontinued and that no in
formation could be given concerning
departure of planes conveying mail.
He said that mail for foreign
countries will be dispatched by the
most expeditions means available" f"
Evening star., 1942-01-14

~ the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Jan. II (Official Broad
cast Imperial eadquart S
charged in communique today
that the hospital ship Harbin Maru
was sunk January 10 by an Ameri-
can submarine in Chinese waters.
It. asserted that wounded aboard
the vessel and the crew we're saved
except for nine SAILORS.
Evening star., 1942-01-14

to have demolished 20 freight cars
and 9 trucks filled with British SOL
diers and supplies in retreat from
Kuala Lumpur.
Other. bombers were said to have
destroyed seven vessels off Malacca
state.
Imperial headquarters said large
Japanese air formations twice raid
ed the Singapore area yesterday,
during the day and at evening, blast
ing army air bases with heavy loads
of high explosives.
Four American-made Buffalo
fighters were shot down and two
others were damaged, IT said.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
japanese Claim Hits
On Carrier Lexington
.BySub West Of Hawaii
Toxic 'UnobIe to Soy
Whether Torpedoes
Sank u. S. Vessel

The Star notifies its readers
that this dispatch 1Dds sent by
permission OF an enemy country
and may contain propaganda.
No ne1Us is permitted to be sent
from Berlin, TGkio or Rome
unless it SerpeS some purpose.
Read it, as it Is printed, for
| Uhdt it is North.
Evening star., 1942-01-14

Tn. Star notifies its readers
that this dispatch tDds sent by
I permission OF an enemy country
and may contain propaganda.
| No n.Ds Is permitted to be sent
from Berlin, Toxic or Rome
unless it serDes some purpose.
Read it. as 1t Is printed, for
tDhdt it.is North.
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Weather Report

Furnishe by
vcinityFair and warmer tonight with
lowest temperature freezing fresh to occasional sone
Evening star., 1942-01-14

which commands the lower Malacca
Strait.
Japafese Army bombers were re-
ported N dispatches from the front
Evening star., 1942-01-14
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
Trom noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, 43, at noon to6ay. Year ago,
Lowest, 25. at $40 an today. Year
ago, 90.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, So on January 2.
Lowest, 6, on January IL.
Humidity for Last 2i Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon today
Highest, 95 per cent, at 7:3O am. today.
Lowest, 81 per cent. at 7:30 pm. yes
terday.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
at Harpers Ferry; Potomac clear At Great
Falls TODAY
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Today. Tomorrow
High 5:32a.m. $40 am.
Low 1887 am.
High 6:04 pm. ZOO pm.
Low 1912 pm. Ill pm.
Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches in the
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-14
LON WARNEKE WINS

The st. Louis Cardinals, who
had been held to two runs in
three games. uulcashCd a l5-hit
assault ~ beat the Pills. 81,
with old Lon Warnekc pitching
five. hit ball.
The philadelphia Athletics
captured their fifth straight vic
tory by a 1919 count from the
Browns and ouSted Washington
from fifth place in the American
League
The affair al st. Louis was a
free -for-all that saw the two
teams use ten pitchers and four
catchers and make % hits and
seven errors.
The Chicago White Sox SCI
down the Boston Red Sox. 2-1. in
ten innings for their third victory
IN four games.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-14
I'm This Corner
MOUNTAINEERS LOSE, But SLICE BATTING
AVERAGE OF RIVALS; ARMADA
HAS SOPH CROP
BY DENNIS BROWN

JOTTINGS: ST MaTyS of Royal Oak boosted team
BATTING average prior their meeting with the local par
Though six and seven walks com
bned 1917 loss for the Mounancors the Royal Oak team
was held 70 blow their Nauntcd plate aver
Coach John Burg Armada happy these days despite
record He has SIX sophie
more including pitcher Don Mosher the team, and
should make things very tough the Little Six League His
captain Capt, Harold White catcher, has been out for the
past three with neligbty and definitely out
for the rest Of the season, according to Burg.
THEY HELPED BEAT SELVES
Hal Funk sports editor Monroe Evening News de
scribed Bathers helping to beat themselves IN the
Clemens game there Monday which the Iro
4-3 The book shows he was making an
underatement And incidentally city high viii undoubtedly
Leonard Bonk, who faced them on the mound
Bonk who allowed but hits, is only freshman
veteran burly George Heller dynamted any rumors
that he due for play when he blasted homer
for against Covered Wagon Though old enough to
Plumbers loop with bonus Heller still carries
plenty the Twilight circuit His two outs in three
trips both long balls to the outfed
.SPORTSTEW Fan reaction Bobo Newsoms appearance
against the Tigers yesterday split about $3.50 His
by Joint aCCOlade of cheers
of the fans who remember his heart
warming and record of 1870 prefer
crouch General Manager Jack Zeer
Newsom verbally; he responded to the beacher
iockes with nothing than occasional grin.
Michigan representative among the top five winners
doubles aleVens and fVeman competition at
the Abe ended unspectaCuary yesterday, Tod
Moskal of SAGINAW $500 for his rstpace of
1878 in the all-events.
Since 1896 when conference diamond competition started
Illinois 20 championships in Big Ten basebalhe first in
1900 1910 which puts them slightly below par for
the
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-14
Miss Helms
Rolls CLIO
Series

EAST DETROIT - Elvira
Helms, competing in the Wom-
er's International Bowling
Congress at Milwaukee, Wis,
last Sunday, added more luster
to her impressive 1912 record
by blasting out a $40 series for
the Gears by En- erprise team
Of Detroit.
Miss Helms ,rilIiant kegling
paced the Gears to third place
in the team standings with a
total of 1858. Bowling with her
were Agnes Ekstrom, sci, Marie
Shamrock, 518, Marie Coral
czyk, 427, and AdeIine CoWan,
537.
The women flew TO MilWau-
kee, They were TO return home
today.