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Evening star., 1942-01-04
BY MAJ. GEORGE FIELDING
ELIOT,

The major development Of the
Russian campaign appears to be
the probable encirclement OF large
German forces in the region of
Mozhaisk. North of Mozhaisk, the
Russians, having retaken Voloko-
lamsk and Staritsa, started a dou-
BILE advance directed on the rail
junction Of Rzhev, the northern ter
minus of a branch railway from
Vyazma connecting two main line
railways leading into Moscow. If
Rzhev should fall. the German
troops in the Mozhaisk sector would
have only a single line OF retreat,
the main road and its paralleling
railway through Borodino to Vyaz-
ma.
But even this line Is now imper-
lied by the fall of Maloyaroslavets,
following upon that Of Kaluga.
These points are south Of Mozhaisk,
and the Russians are reported press
ing northwestward to complete the
encirclement Of the Germans. 1t
seems quite possible that the Ger
mans may have stayed in Mozhaisk
too long and that they may be on
the brink of the most serious single
disaster yet to befall German arms
in Russia.
In the Leningrad area, new Rus
sian advances are imperiling the
German hold on Novgorod, north
of Lake linen, and on Staraya Rus
sa, south of that lake. The fall of
these two points would necessitate a
considerable German retirement and
would probably break the German
hold on their last remaining por-
ton of the Leningrad-Moscow rail-
way, which is now entirely in Rus
sian hands except for the part i'm
mediately outside Leningrad itself
Should this occur, it is difficult to
see how the Germans could main
tain themselves in the vicinity of
Leningrad, and they would prob
ably have to fall back to lines I'm
mediately east and north Of Lake
Peipus.
Effect Of . Retirement.
The effect OF q retirement from
the immediate vicinity of Leningrad
would be of considerable import
ance. It would make it very diff
cult for the Germans to maintain
themselves in Finland and would
lend great force to any pressure
which the American Government
might bring to bear on the Firms
to make peace on the basis OF the
restoration Of their old frontiers.
With Finland again neutral, the
Murmansk railway would be free of
any serious threat at a time when
every route Of supply for the Rus
sian Army is Of the greatest pos
sible importance.
Those sections Of Swedish opin-
ion which are becoming more and
more pro-Ally, would be greatly en-
couraged by the fact that q pro-
Ally attitude would no longer i'm
ply hostility to Finland.
Finally. Murmansk might then
become a base from which Russian
naval forces could support British
operations on the Norwegian coast.
It should be remembered that the
farther the Germans are pushed
back from Leningrad, the greater
becomes the freedom of action of
the Russian Baltic feet. The
stronger the naval forces the Ger
mans are forced to keep In the Gull
of Finland, the less they can do to
attack the Atlantic shipping lanes
New Offensive Developing.
South Of Kaluga . new Russian
offensive appears. to be developing
Evening star., 1942-01-04
Mrs. SumueIs Dies:
Ex-Syndicute Writer

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3Mrs. Elsie
Clevan Samuels. 40. former news
paperwoman and wife of the maya
zine writer, Charles SamuelS, diet
today at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Under the pen name Of Elsie,
she was fashion editor Of King Fea-
lures Syndicate for about 10 year.
before retiring in 1894. Two chill
dren survive In addition to he1
husband.
Evening star., 1942-01-04
Free Food for Service Men

NEW YORK, Jan. ) R.-Uni-
formed men will be served free
sandwiches and hot drinks from q
mobile kitchen stationed at Sixth
avenue and Forty-second street,
starting tomorrow noon, the Ameri-
can Womens Voluntary Services
announced today. Service men will
be given coffee or tea, doughnuts or
sandwiches. and cigarettes from
noon to midnight.
Evening star., 1942-01-04

vicinity Of Central Russian villages
whose very names we did not know
before war brought them into
prominence, may affect the outcome
Of a campaign in the Pacific Ocean,
q third OF the way around the world
to the east. This u truly a world
war In which We are engaged.
(Copyright 1042. New Yurk Tribune Inc)
Evening star., 1942-01-04

JOdN 3. DlChMhN, SH., SECRETARY.
u.11 T. s4 sr 9 nsUE sftyEd'y Wife sao
ston. She also is survived By one brother
ra restins nsnsf at 'a the MaSan van schey funeral
nl Funeral raj from Triedstone @ BAPTIST ti t. Church
mens nsrias Bediord. saaAVs "a. o. - ''"'
3 a: sEE y. ME1Ds |!;s .a!S Na!SsTs
r. Balm. Remains resting at the S. H.
Hines Co. funeral home. 2901 14th st. NV.
Notice of funeral later.
y.nus4s s4s sEss sEsE MA MAY 9a MLbEk fsasf
wife Of Francis j. hilbert Of Riva, Md
Funeral Monday, January g. at 2 pm.
from the HartenStein funeral chapel: New
Freedom, Pa. 1nterment New Freedom
MINOGUE. JOHN. Suddenly, on Friday.
ssnns, JOHN 9t2 q hs FsiSeaef S.oSes e.
Funeral from TIE Timothy Hanion iu-
AcysSs e H Hcsupeh saS at m1ss
Mount , olivet Cemetery. Relatives and
O'BRIEN, CLARENCE A. On Saturday,
Ss5seG snga5s 3 St 942 eRhNcs & HI 5ssdsnss hRsN sI
father of Mrs. Ruth Mossawir.
Notice of funeral later.
PYLES, ANNA ELIZABETH. On Satur-
day, January 8, 1912, At her home: Fair;
PYLEs. isf Widow Of James (, Pyies shs i;
survived by one son. Franklin v. Pyles;
one grandson. Franklin v. Pyles, r.: one
great-granddaughter, Patricia Lee Pyles:
three sisters. Mrs. Nellie &mms, Mrs
Frances Springman and Mrs. Lou West
and two brothers, q. l.. Struder and A. ].
Struder.
Funeral services Monday. January s,
at $50 pm, at the CUNNINGHAM funeral
home. Alexandria, Va. Interment sharon
Church Cemetery.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
ELECTIONS

Next November the American
electorate is 10 select 435 represent
atives aud 80 Uuited States sena.
tors to Congress-
Now is the time for John .. Pub
lie to begin casting about for men
to till these responsible POSITIONS.
Real men, who are more Interested
in the successful prosecution OF the
war and placing The country on a
substantial peace time footing than
voting themselves pensions and
special gas privileges.
The 18th Congress should. and
probably will see many uew faces.
If the American people are awake
10 the present situation. they will
begin casting about for the very
best material. Politics and prece-
dence should find no place in this
emergency. Because a man has held
a seat In Congress is no criterion
or excuse for his being returned.
Now is time for action, and not
for promises or. "gilt-edge" speech
es. We need men with sound judg-
ments. men who will not be pushed
off their course by any bloc or
special interest.
If the next Congress is made up
OF men who are afraid to act-a
congress of weaklings and maudlins,
it is your fault. Mr.. Voter, II you
find your personal interests so i'm
portant as to keep you from exer-
cising your citizenship at the pri-
maries, and your Congressman turns
tout 10 be a "dud,"
And while we are thinking about
it 1t might be we'll TO give some at
tention to state affairs. In Novem-
Der we are TO elect governor, state
officers, and a new legislature, and
the same care should be exercised
in our selection Of the men as our
Representatives in Washington. No
man who has a right to the support
of the electorate simply because he
is "a good fellow" or is in"
So let's cut all red tape and Sc
lect men OF integrity and ability,
irrespective of party or social rank.
CITIZEN.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
War Needs Money

The Ypsilanti Daily Press is glad
10 cooperate with the Treasury De
partment in keeping the following
message before our readers:
It will cost money to defeat
Japan. Your government calls
on you TO help now.
Buy defense bonds or stamps
today. Buy them every da-. II
you can. But buy them on a
regular basis.
Bonds cost as little as fls.75
Stamps come as low as 10 cents.
Defense bonds and stamps can
be bough: at all BANKS and
post ofi,ces and stamps can
also be purchased at retail
stores and from -FOUR Newspaper
carrier boz.
The Ypsilanti Daily Press urges
all Americans TO support your gov
eminent with your dollars
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
ORPHAN IN DIAMONDS .5 5sS:s=s4sssx

/ we're too busy"
What about me?" she demand
ed Of herself, as she began packing
with feverish speed. I'm busy.
too" And then a sort of joyous
calm seeped through her. a sweet
feeling Of domesticity, not too
sternly real. more make-believe. Il
wish I had an organdy apron" she
thought, and began to hum popu-
lar song.
Or nothing quite that fancy, she
decided, when she reached Ada
Browning's" apartment and caught
a glimpse of August Larry
snatched her into his arms the in
slant he answered the door. then
ushered her on tiptoe to a big
chair. He pulled her into his lap,
and ignored her while he sat lis
tening and watching, with a nom
chalance difficult to understand, a
violent argument between the red
haired actress and an obstinate
chinned. bespectacled young man.
After having tossed the dark
haired girl an arm-waving greet
ing, August Drake went right on
talking-yelling. rather. But An
cite did not listen. She was too
busy taking in the actress I'M
usual and strange appearance.
August wore a faded green ging-
ham robe, one that had seen ardu-
Gus duty as makeup garment in
her dressing room. It was held on
with furnished gold kid. belt. On
her feet were straw-mat coolie
sandals. The ruby-toned polish on
her toenails was cracked and worn;
that on her Gnsernails was little
better.
That survey accomplished, An
cite began 10 listen to the copver-
sation. you call yourself e play
wright? ?" August was saying to the
almost-shaking man. Her sparse,
IN painted 'eyelashes squinted
threateningly. why, those lines
are not fit to be fed to the pigs,
and you try to talk me into saying
them with straight face"
Madam" the young man insult
ed dramatically. II was brought up
to respect gray hair, which I'm
sure yours is beneath that expert
henna job. but I'd rather be shot
than take such abuse" He picked
up the script and clamped 1t under
his arm. You can't talk like that
about my play"
As II CARRIED in pearls and velvet
August Drake made a sweeping
move toward the door. She pointed
to 1t. Get out, You should rot in
pickle vat for writing 1t that
way" As the sbsurdly angry.
puffed-up young man passed her,
she snatched the script from under
his arm. You won't need anything
but the last act" she said. THE
rest ism { so bad"
Not trusting his voice, the play
wright did not answer. He lust
slammed the door on his way out.
August Rugged the remainder of
the script against her chest. What
play! What a beautiful, wonder
full. deliriously marvellous play!"
she murmured rapturously. Her
dreamy eyes widened to look Ak
edly at Anette. did you bring the
cream ?" AS speeches. as the pug
zled writer, Anette simply held W
the paper sack.
Then let's eat" cried the act
ress.
Laurence Peyton frightened his
arms about his wife and kissed her
with exuberance. What a lovely
world" he sighed. Lois Lyndon
has gone. My gorgeous darling with
me. We're getting a great play
even II August does Rave to infuri-
ate the chap to make him de It
right" He sighed again. Not a
thing TO worry about"
Except James Lyndon" thought
Anette. She shut her eyes tightly
10 Be Continued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30

10 have upon
sentiment in the
Spanish : speak
ing republics in
our cwn hemi-
sphere. Brazil s
OF Portuguese
rather than
Spanish descent,
but Portugals
anti-Axis a n y
way, and Brazil,
besides reflect
ing its parent
lands old world
prejudices, ira
diti on Nv
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
CHAPTER TwENTY-EIGHT

JIMMY WAS waiting In the
alley when Anettc slipped through
the heavy stage door few minutes
later.
"Oh, hello" she managed to say
pleasantly through her surprise. rs
Lois with you?"
No" Together they moved up
the narrow cement walk toward
the street. Lois left New York to-
day" Where has she gone to look
for Larry now. the young actress
wondered, just as Lyndon offered
briefly, "She Is going to tour
Canada"
1t sounds enchanting" said An
cite. And she was honest. There
was an enchantment In knowing
Lois had gone. Now the dark
haired girl knew she could leave
the Sussex and Join Larry in the
roomy. but unpretentious apart
ment on Riverside Drive. They
could be together instead OF de-
pending on the poor substitute Of
long telephone calls. That had been
almost as unsatisfactory as irving
him in Chicago.
When they reached the street,
Lyndon glanced toward the line of
waiting taxis. II don't see your
watchdog"
"Oh, he picks me up occasional
ly, but he isn't here every night
any more. l was having some trou-
bic with Lance Ericsson at that
time" She tried not to appear too
impatient as she stopped, hoping
the blonde young man would take
the hint, say goodnight and leave
her. She even smiled, which was a
mistake. The gesture was uncon-
sciously so full Of friendliness that
her caller had no intention of leav-
ing.
Ericsson does appear to be an
arrogant person. But OF course
all" He hesitated.
Il know" She smiled for the Sec
ond time to relieve his discom-
future. "All actors are conceited."
They both laughed.
She began walking again and
moved slowly beneath the glowing
marquee. To her regret, Lyndon
swung into step. I'm glad to
know you're not having trouble
with Ericsson now"
"Oh. but I am. It's impossible
not to have trouble with Ericsson.
Puzzledly she shook her bare head.
Hes a strange character. He
fights with me. He insults me. He
hates me, and yet, the other night
he said IL he had me for a leading
lady instead of Jane Hubert, we
might work into as much OF
drawing team as Larry and Aug
ust. Naturally that Is not possible"
she said loyalty. Anyway, he
probably was making fun Of me-"
In a half-amused tone she said,
He kicked me on the shin to-
night"
The dirty rat!" James Lyndon
cut in with a vengeful fury that
amazed her. She stopped again and
really looked at him. His lean,
tanned well-shaped jaws were grit
ted tightly. Why doesn't your
husband attend TO him ?"
She asked tartly. Which would
you suggest? Eorse- whipping or
hsnging?" More seriously, she con-
tinued, Larry would II he knew.
but don't intend for him to know.
II I'm going to play this theatrical
game have to take trouble along
with success" Her red lips curled
mischievously and the topaz eyes
grew even more brilliant than
usual Anyway. II doesn't make
any difference. kicked him back
and ie is twice as bad for him, be-
cause those cream serge soldier
trousers show every smudge. help
give work 10 the cleaners"
Il still don't Ike it, said Lyn-
don determinedly.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30

- Sl4OilSly pIO- dihce
Everything else south Of the Ric
Grande is Of Spanish ancestry, and
some Of 1t, until quite lately, hasn't
been overly friendly to Uncle Sam.
Consequently a Spanish anti-Axis
trend not only is favorable to the
United Nations generally; it's espe-
cially so to us. And that's the
direction II seems to be taking.
Spain, as guess everybody
knows. is predominantly Catholic.
Nevertheless, it's long had pretty
strong anarchistic element. which
hasn't been exactly anti-Catholic.
but has been anti-clerical in
principle.
Now, anarchists have been ad-
vertised as bomb-chuckers, and
that's what some Of 'em actually
have been. A lot Of them, though,
calling themselves merely "philo-
sophlcal anarchists" have depre-
Gated violence, combining them
selves TO nothing but theoretical
disbelief in government by decree
very mild, gentle folk.
Spain Cheered Russia
Czarist Russia had a big anar-
chist organization, too. Finally 1t
r'ared up and overthrow the car.
The Spanish anarchists were
tickled pink. There are various
activities, though, that have to be
handled on a large scale. The
Spanish bunch, recognizing it, fav-
ored having 'em managed by
voluntary. unSovernmehtalized
groups. Maybe that was what the
early Russian anarchists planned.
but as soon as the "communes"
were organized, a few individuals
began grabbing control OF them.
1t wasn't the Spanish anarchist
complex-'twas the opposite Of it,
in fact.
Things developed into state Of
hux.
Benito Mussolinl became Italy's
"duce," initially well meant, per-
haps. He honestly did some effec-
tive recognizing for awhile.
Then Adolf Hitler butted In as
"fuehrer."
Generalissimo Francisco Franco
blossomed out as SPANS eau
dillo."
AIA1N - Il hta
role GOOD-until the democracies
licked him. Benito might still be
all right, il Adolf hadn't debated
him. Joe Stains still in the fight.
Caudillo Franco had to put up
q civil scrap.
He's Falangist caudillc, Just
as Adolfs a German fuehrer and
Benitos an Italian duce and as Joe
Stain might be a Russian some
thing-or-other, IL the Axis hadn't
hoped on him. He is yet, for that
matter, but he isn't as clean-cut as
Adolf and Benito-or as General
issino frances as caudillo, II ne
can make it stick.
anu NdlAlliiO NCiHpOi dihJ
He had stiff muss getting in.
II wasn't matter Of simple gravi-
tation, as in Comrade Stains,
Duce Mussolinis or Fuehrer Hit
ler's cases. And now he has in
creasing difficulty to buck.
Church a Factor
The church is turning against
Herr Hitler. 1t isn't consolidated.
though. Benito has been careful
not to antagonize clericals. Com
rade Stain hasn't got much Of it
on his hands.
But it's anti-Franco. It's anti
anarchist also
They don't agree on anything
except anti-Franco-ism. Yet they
do agree on that.
Well, as a main proposition, the
Axis wants 10 break into north
western Africa by way Of Spain.
II won't be able to do 1t conven-
iently If pro-Axis Caudillo Franco
hangs or.
It appears that he's out on g
limb.
One of his schemes has been to
assimilate pewee but independent
little Portugal, put independent
Portugal into Spain
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30

Anette wanted to tell him II was
none Of his business, whether he
liked it or did not like 1t, that all
he had to do was 60 away and let
her get home so she could pack
few things aid rush to Larry. With
that thought, she started forward
once more. taking more rapid steps.
Let me drive you home"
mo, thank you. I like to walk
few blocks for the exercise. Then
I'll grab q taxi. Purely to make
conversation she asked. Were you
out front tonight?"
Yes" he said in a strange tone.
Il was there" Suddenly he reached
for her hand and pulled her to the
inside of the sidewalk, near the
building, where they were sheltered
somewhat from the milling crowd.
I've been there every night"
There, under hot electric lights
that -glittered brighter than mid
Gay; there, amid hundreds OF peo-
pie. some Of whom even brushed
against them, the girl had a feel
ing Of being in utter blackness in
deserted spot. She felt her knees
weaken. She was incredibly fright
ened. Childhood memories Of times
she had got to swinging too high
in her swing beneath the giant oak
tree swept over her. AS If it were
yesterday, she remembered that
combined feeling of buoyancy and
fright, that mixed-up sensation of
flying and falling all at the same
time.
Powerless to resist, she lifted her
eyes to James Lyndon's face. His
own eyes were upon her with a
steady blue gaze that made the
blood hammer at her cheeks and
temples.
Don't say any more" she
begged and turned her head.
Why, she worried, did the emo
tons of the gibbering Lois, who
Haunted her affection for Larry,
who lost no opportunity to kiss him
and compliment him loudly, flag
rantly and publicly. seem suddenly
SO much less disastrous than the
emotions Of her quietly yearning
brother who dared do nothing more
than hold her fingers? However,
with such hold! Scandalized. An
cite realized that her fingers were
gripping his with equal pressure.
But for a different reason; without
that support, she felt. she would
have fallen in her tracks from
sheer idiotic weakness.
Imperatively she dragged them
from his and felt quick stabbine
pain where the mans hold crushed
tsr rings into the flesh. She backed
away from him until her rigid
shoulders we're against the dirty
building.
Don't be afraid, Anette." Such
an unhappy expression touched his
face that the girl could feelnothing
but sympathy.
IT'S all right" she whispered.
In swift repetition she assured him.
ITS all right" With a little side.
wise movement along the drab
brick wall. she drew away from
him and fed.
A hne situationi After all their
red-hsrring subterfuge to rid them.
selves OF the bothersomely roman.
tic Lois-now this! What would
Larry have to say about IL? AS
quickly. she knew he would saw
nothing. because she did not intend
to tell him.
From the Sussex she telephoned
him Immediately. hoping he would
offer to come pick her up.
Hurry and pack" came his dis
appointing answer. land get on
over. Come to August's apartment
Miss Ada Browning he desis-
mated. We're having a story con-
ference. I think we're about to get
something. And say, darling" he
added, pick up pint Of coffee
cream. Katie's gone to bed and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30

First Baptist
ITO W. Cross st.
William r. Shaw, minister.
10 a. m.-Morning worship. Ser
mon subject: THE Gifts for Which
We Ask" Mrs. Whan will play "A
Memory by Nearing and Melody
bv Charles G. Dawes. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dewey Ehle will sing.
10 a. m.-Junior Church and nurs.
cry programs.
11:15 a. m.-Bible School, with
classes for all ages.
$3.50 p. NIB. Y. P. L.
Sp m.-The Evening Altar. Serv-
ice of song and sermon by Melvin
Rydberg.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
NEW yORK-yNs Thrae arm.

NEW YORK-INS- Three armel
bandits obtained only 800 here in
a daring robbery OF the Hotel Bos-
sert in Brooklyn. The bandits drove
up to the hotel in a Communicated
taxicab. While one stood guard at
the door, another covered the night
clerk and telephone operator and
the laird rifled the cash drawer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
Christian and Missionary Alliance
HEAVY TRAINING PROGRAM

Flint, Mich. May '5O-INs-Ma-
jor Albert Sobey declared today
that the General Motors institute
az Flint is working around the
clock" in the gratest training pro
gram OF its % years.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
EvsneeIistle Mission Tabernacle

River Blvd. near Cross ST.
Rev. Daniel l.. Ba1ghey, pastor
9:45 a. m.-Sunday School. Ray
mond Yoakam. superintendent.
Chester Yoakam. assistant superin
tendent. Goal OF 200 attendance has
been set for this Sunday.
IL a. m.-Gospel Hour. Rev.
Aaron F. Baughey. general super
intendent and founder OF the organ
ization, will be the guest speaker.
$50 p. m.-Young peoples meet
ing; with Elizabeth Yoakam, presi-
dent.
7p. m.-Prayer band will meet at
the Tabernacle altar.
7:l5 p. m.-Sacred musical con-
cert, with hymns OF the church.
1880 p. m.-Tabernacle Sing Time.
interpreted with choruses and spe-
cial numbers.
s p. m.-Pastor Daniel Baughey
will preach. using as his subject.
The Big Blackout."
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
PROTESTS RATIONING

Bay City, Mich. May 80 AP-
The East Michigan Tourist Asso-
citation joined with other organiza-
tons protesting gasoline ration
ing for the Middlewest by asking
Washington to delay such a move.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-30
alf-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

Betty Jane Mr. and Mrs Jay Fedkamp
Ypssnt Players celebrated their sixth anniversary with
which dstnc i've touch The first
number arranged by Dr. r Gorton
Schrepper buresque Of Julius Caesar with
O. Eckey C. Seime j. T. McCulloch Harry Shaefer A. g.
Wiedman. d L. Quirk and James Breakey taking
part given Raymond Deli Cleay and Mrs Charles
provided and Mrs z F. Goodwin display OF
modelling buresque called TIE Eternal Triangle given
by Mrs Joseph Thompson. Leo Whmre and c v Brown A
parody given by Whitmre John Brooks Mrs Quay
Mrs Brooks. and Mrs Whmre. A buresque Of Re-
presented by Mrs Eckey Mrs Brown Miss Eesnr
Meator. NJ. Wieiman, Mrs. Gcrton Mrs Shsefer anil
Mrs