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Evening star., 1942-08-08
Hunger-Striking 0bjector
| Found Too Weak 10 Work
3, the Associated Press

3. the Associated Press.
ELKRIDGE, Nd, Aug. g.
Hunger striker Corbet Bishop of the
Avalon conscientious objectors
camp near Elkridge was relieved of
work and returned to his quarters
today because of his weakened con-
dition at the start of his 43d food
less day
Camp Project Supt, w. D. Goodale
returned the 36-year- former
bookstore operator, saying he was
unfit for work
Camp Director Arthur Gamble
however, said no decision on the
question of what work Bishop would
be able to do would be necessary
before Monday because of the week
end. In the meantime, he said ne
would report to his superiors of the
American Friends Service Commit
tee in Philadelphia
He said Mr.. Bishop continued to
refuse all food offered him by camp
nurses,
The objector started his strike
June 26 in an effort to obtain ac-
ton on request for special leave
to liquidate his business in West
New York, N j.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Army to Cease Buying
Metal Office Furniture

To conserve metals for vital war
purposes, the Army's Service OF Sup
ply announced last night that the
Army will purchase no more new
metal ONCE furniture and supplies
not already in the hands of dealers.
The stop-order cancels all con-
tracts not three-fourths fabricated
by August 10. ...- a"'
The Army has been purchasing
wood office furniture for several
months. having requested no metal
materials since April Any special
articles of steel which have been
purchased were from existing stocks,
it was said.
The stop-orde affects all kinds Of
metal equipment except machines
and appliances having an opera
tional function.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Jap Plane, DESTROYED
AsU.5. Army Boubers
Raid Canton Air Base
Second DoyIieht Attock
By Sky Drosons' Couses
Extensive Damage

By the Associated PfesSs
CHUNGKING. Aug. 8.-United
States Army warplanes raided
the Canton area again early this
morning, shot down two japanese
planes and destroyed several
more on the ground, 1t. Gen.
Joseph w. Stilwell's headquarters
announced today.
Still another enemy aircraft was
listed as probably shot down in COM
bat, though its destruction could not
be confirmed
japanese air base at Canton in
three days. Thursday American
flyers were credited officially with
destroying 10 grounded enemy planes
in surprise assault without loss
to themselves
fThe Japanese in broadcast
from Toxic reported that five
American bombers accompanied
by fighting planes were chased
away from the Canton Airf1eld
this morning. The Japanese
statement claimed two American
bombers we're shot down over
Samshui. 80 miles west of Canton,
and other planes, unable to reach
their objectives. dropped their
bombs haphazardly near Lung
tam
Extensive Damage Reported.
Gen. Stilwells communique said
extensive damage was done to the
white Cloud" airdrome as we'll as
to docks and harbor buildings in this
mornings raid, in which the Amer
lean bombers operated with fighter
escort.
At least nine japanese fighters
rose to challenge the raiders, but
only after they had dropped their
cargoes of high explosives in the
target area. the bulletin declared.
Capt. Charles Sawyer was cred
tied with shooting down one of the
enemy fighters and 1t. Patrick H.
Daniels another-both new type
planes.
Aerial Gunner Cooning rear
gunner IN one OF our bOmOerS, nit
and probably destroyed third jap
anese fighter the communique said
Exploits Bring Press Tributes.
The exploits of the American
Army flyers, who have been nick
named the Sky Dragoons" by the
Chinese, brought a glowing tribute
| from the newspaper Ia Kung Pao.
They are sowing the seeds OF
hope in the people in occupied
areas" the paper said. They pro-
vide a stimulus for Chinese soldiers
at the front and heighten the mo-
rale of our people behind the firing
/ line.
The American Government and
people can we'll recognize the fact
that the United States Army All
Forces in China represent the max
'imum gain for the smallest price"
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Russians Positions
Broken al I Points,
Germans Declare
Breoks- Through CIoimed
North Of Krosnodor
And Kubon River Loop
~ IN. Associated Press,

~ IN. Associated Press.
BERLIN (From German Broad
casts, Aug. 3.-German troops
have broken through Russian
anti-tank trench positions 20
miles to the north Of Krasnodar,
and north of the Kuban River
loop, the German high command
announced today.
The communique said other Nazi
columns had captured the towns OF
Armavir and Kurgannaya, 60 and
80 miles, respectively. from the oil
city of Maikop, and had reached
the Laba River. tributary inside
the Kuban loop.
Krasnodar is on the Kuban River
and is so miles northeast Of Maikop.
Armsvir is on the lower Kuban on
the west bank.
The Laba River itself is inside the
Kuban elbow and flows about mid
way between Maikop and Armavir.
In the Caucasus relentless pur-
suit OF the enemy continues the
announcement said.
German planes ranging ahead OF
the ground fighting were reported
to have attacked Soviet columns on
the march and transport and en-
barkations On the Black Sea coast.
There was no further explanation
OF Soviet "embarkations" The in
ference appeared to be, however,
that the Russians were attempting
to withdraw from a trap
In the Don bend on the Stain
grad front the Germans said they
launched q fresh attack northwest
OF Kalach, while the air force pum-
meled Russian forces piling up at
Don crossings and on ferries.
The high command said its forces
were on the defensive in spreading
fighting on the Rzhev front. 100
miles northwest of Moscow. At sew
eral points the Russians were re-
ported thrown back in counter
attacks 80.
On August 6-7, the communique
said. German tank division
knocked out 81 Red Army tanks.
Sharp lighting was erupted, on
the Leningrad front with several
Soviet attacks declared repulsed in
hand-to-hand fighting.
Evening star., 1942-08-08

for reelection by the Montgomery
County Congress OF United Demo-
cratic Organizations. He had no op-
position so far IN either party. The
vacancy on the Democratic ticket
caused by his death will be filled by
the Democratic State Central Com
mittee.
Another withdrawal from A Con-
gressional primary yesterday came
when Harry l.. Katz dropped out of
the Republican primary race in Bal
timore's Fourth District. the Asso-
ciated Press reported.
This left Daniel Ellison the only
Republican candidate. Mr.. Katz said
that at no time did he intend to op-
pose Mr.. Ellison for the congress
sional nod but filed only when he
believed there was some doubt as
to whether or not Mr. Ellison would
be a candidate.
Theodore r. McKeldin. organiza
tion candidate for the Republican
nomination for Governor, got down
to cases in his campaign, conducted
quietly to date,
Voting Law Made Issue.
In radio speech McKeldin
brought forth a campaign issue
Maryland's voting law.
He termed the requirement that
voters-to-be declare their intention
OF becoming Maryland citizens a
year before they can vote disgrace
fur and "nefarious
Saying an ,O'Conor dominated
Legislature blocked repeal OF the
law in l94l. Mr.. McKeldin said he
pledged myself, If given the man.
date Of Office, to exert every effort
to abolish this unjustifiable, un-
American discrimination"
His speech chided Gov. O'Conol
for a second front talk a week ago
saying he was confident that the
strategists OF our Nations armie:
have not revealed their plans ever
to our Governor
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Horpers Ferry Hotel
Operated as Resort

The Hill Top Hotel at Harpers
Ferry has not been sold and is still
owned and operated as summer
hotel by B. L. Williams.
The Star on February 9 an
nounced that the hotel, a popular
resort of Washingtonians, had been
purchased by the Prisoners Relief
Society of Washington and would
be used as headquarters OF the
organization.
This was an error. The property
has not been sold. The hotel opened
for the season on April ! and will
remain open until November l. Mr.
Williams informed The Star yes
terday.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
5ante Di Pol Funeral
..WHI Be Held Monday

Sante Di Poe. S., OF $40 Seventh
street Me- who died yesterday at
Gallinger Hospital after a long ILL
ness, will be buried in Fort Lincoln
Cemetery Monday, following funeral
services at 7:30 am. at the home Of
his brother, Louis Di Poe, 1873 E street
S.E. Mass will be observed at 8 a I'm.
in the Holy Rosary Church, third
and F street NV.
Mr.. Di Poe, a native Of Italy, had
worked In the District for 20 years
as a tile setter and mosaic worker
Survivors in addition to his brother
are his widow, Dominica, and two
children, all Of whom are in Italy.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Absentee Voting Seen
For WAACS and WAVES

ANNAPOLIS. Aug. 8 (P).-What's
good for the gander is good for the
goose-at least as far as voting In
Maryland goes.
State Secretary Thomas e. Jones
said Marylands absentee voters law
would give voting privileges not only
to Maryland men in the service but
also to Free State women in the
WAACS or the WAVES.
Mr.. Jones said the matter Of
women getting absentee ballots
came up as preparations were made
for mailing the ballots to the elec-
ton supervisors In the various coun-
ties.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Fleming Named as Head
OF District Workhouse

William French Fleming. Al, dep
uty superintendent of the District
Workhouse at OccoQuan, Va, has
been named to succeed Arthur l..
Petit, who retired as superintend-
ent August l..
Promotion of Mr.. Fleming was
recommended by Ray L. Huff, gen.
eral superintendent of penal insti-
tutions.
The next regular meeting OF the
Board of Public Welfare is sched-
uled for August "a, but the District
Commissioners may be asked to act
on the appointment before that
date.
Mr.. Petit. who is 81, had been in
District service since 1910 and ap-
piled for retirement because Of poor
health.
The position pays $4,000 per year.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Mrs. N. Agnes Harris
Buried in Mount 0Iivet

Mrs. M. Agnes Harris, 70. retired
Treasury Department employe. who
died at her home at Fifteenth and
U streets NV Wednesday, was
buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery
today.
Requiem mass was observed for
the deceased at st. PauPs Catholic
Church, Fifteenth and v streets
NV. Celebrant of the mass was the
Rev. John F. Burns. assistant pastor.
Surviving Mrs. Harris are a son.
Edward E. Harris of Sacramento,
Calf, and three grandchildren.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Roid Drill on Coast
Mistaken for Attack
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. S-The
Armys civilian protection school
had and AFRAID demonstration last
night that was almost too much
for lot Of war-tightened nerves.
Flares dropped on the Occidental
College football field. Light explo-
sives ripped temporary wooder
structures, and incendiary bombs
flared as the civilian defenders
rallied to their respective tasks.
And all over town police stations
and newspaper ofiices were flooded
with frantic calls from those who
thought an attack had come at lat
Evening star., 1942-08-08
0PA Prepares Plans
For General Ration
system for Civilians
Coupon Books Printed
For Immediate Use if
Need Should Arise
Ev the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Federal officials were paving
the way today for possible in
auguration of a universal ration
ing system under which the Gov
ernment could determine the
wartime allotments of all citi-
zens for scarce commodities and
articles.
The Office of Price Administra-
ton disclosed it was preparing a
general ration book, applicable to
any article, which would enable the
start Of rationing almost over
night"
Paul M OIeary, deputy OPA ad
minisuator In charge of ratloning.
explained the plan was designed to
put rationing into operation imme-
diately. after the need arose. He
said machinery was being set up
for rationing many commodities 'in
which there is no present need for
rationing"
We're like the fire department"
Mr.. OLeary said. 1T gets its equip
ment ahead of time so that when the
alarm sounds it won't have to go
shopping for fire engine in order
to go to fire
OPA said the general ration books
were being designed experiment
ally" at the Government Printing
Office.
IF it can be made workable, We
would have in our hands an instru-
ment that would enable us to start
a rationing program almost over
night, instead of having to take six
to ten weeks AS in the past when we
have had to let the emergencies
wait while we got scores of millions
of coupon books printed, Mr.,
OLeary said
The deputy administrator said
general ration books would contain
coupons of various numbers and
colors so that any commodity or
article could be placed on direct
rationing basis simply by giving it
a number or color.
In addition Mr.. OLeary ex-
planned, group of articles could be
placed under rationing on the point
system AS an Illustration he sug-
gested that three points might per-
NIT the purchase of handker-
chief. and five, pair of socks, He
added that these two articles were
named because there is absolutely
no thought of rationing them
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Cos Tax Receipts Drop
S537, ,215 in Maryland
BY the Associated Press.

13F VIIt nsSUeIdVeo IeSA'
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Aug. B.
Marylands gasoline tax collections
for the first six months of 1912 are
S537,2 ,2l5 below last years figures
missioner to succeed William T
reported yesterday,
Announcing monthly receipts from
January through June, Mr.. Tawes
said they show the inroads that au-
tomobile. rubber tire and gasoline
rationing have made on the State S
normal gasoline revenue.
Collections for the period netted
S6.079,173 against S6,6l6 1888 for the
corresponding 194l period, he said.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Steel Maker Influence
In WPB Should Be
Cut, Truman Says 7
Committee Would Revise
Distribution System
With Strict ALLEGATIONS

Chairman Truman of the Senate
Defense Investigating Committee
said last night his committee be-
lieved the War Production Board
should take effective steps to re-
duce the influence of representatives
of the largest steel producers in its
Iron and Steel Branch
, In speech over the Columbia
Broadcasting System, Senator. Tru-
:nan declared the committee believes
the entire system for distributing
steel should be revised Immediately
with the WPB setting up a strict
plan Of, ALLEGATIONS. .s ....,i..
l.. Reese Taylor, who recently be-
came head Of WPB's Iron and Steel
Branch, is fully .cognizant OF. the
importance of such allocations and
is urging that immediate attention
be given to 1t, Senator Truman said.
Blame Apportioned.
4llC 'NAAdAl AIdtl OloAAACA lAAC w al
and Navy Departments for "abso-
lutte failure" to work out during
peace times worthwhile" estimates
of what their materials needs would
be in wartime. The Office of Pro-
duction Management, he declared,
failed to restrict civilian activities
and failed to increase steel pro-
duction. during the many months 1t
took the war and Navy Departments
to ascertain their real needs.
The committee found it would be
necessary to obtain an increase in
production OF all basic raw materi-
ais and repeatedly recommended to
the Once of Production Manage
ment that its plans should be based
upon program to insure an ade-
quate supply Of strategic materials
through full use of existing facilities
and through necessary expansion,
Truman asserted.
Instead of increasing the steel
facilities, the steel magnates, fear
full that their profits after the war
would be lessened by competiti of
new steel-making facilities, insisted
that there could be no shortage and
supported their position by referring
to the smallness of the orders which
the War and Navy Departments es-
timated they would make in the
future"
Kifgore Would End Priorities.
Senator Kilgore, Democrat, of
West Virginia declared the Govern
ment could speed war production
and save millions and millions of
dollars" by junking the priority sys-
tenn, integrating the Nations entire
steel industry and allocating orders
directly to specific plants.
John F. Budke of Franklin, Pa,
vice president of the Parkersburg
Iron and Steel Co., declared that
small steel firms we're being denied
orders. He said during the first half
of this year, the Government had
ordered only 800 tons of steel from
his f1rm, and asked that the Gov
ernment Investigate the operations
of its agencies in the steel business"
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Marlboro Plans Election
To Pick Commissioner

A special town election will be
held August 20 in Upper Marlboro,
Md, for selection of town COM
mission to succeed william T.
Davis, who has resigned.
Mr.. Davis is seeking denomination
as county register of wills in the
Republican primary September 8.
Judge T. Van Clagett and George
H. Morris are the other two men,
bers OF the Board of Town Com
missioners Together with Mr.
Davis. they were elected last Janu-
ary for two-year terms.
Evening star., 1942-08-08

nc HllciluS W
run for sheriff
OF Montgomery
County and the
death Of Han
son G.. Cashell.
Mon t & IN er Y
r e g S t "a r OF
Wills, highlight-
ed developments
in Maryland po-
liticai lecture
today.
Mrs. Byron s
withdra wal yes
ter ay came
only a few hours
before the dead
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Housing U. S. Army Held
Britoin's Biggest Task
Bs the Associated Press.

BS the ASSoclateo Press.
LONDON, Aug. 8.-Housing of
United States troops and airmen was
described by Labor Minister Ernest
Bevin, as Britain's biggest job at a
recent secret meeting of civil and
engineering industries representa-
tives. it was disclosed last night.
To complete the huge building
program, $4,000 building workers who
were due for military Gallup soon
will be left In the industry until
October. provided they are On prior
ity work, Mr.. Bevin declared.
Evening star., 1942-08-08

LET, daRerSCOWn.
M rs. Byron S
S t a t e m e n t of
withdrawal said
she had not ex-
pected opposi S j.
ton in her fight
for denomination
but my expec-
tation was not
realized"
She said also
that II she re-
mained In the
race, 1T would
be necessary for
me to carry the
entire financial
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Mrs. Byron Gives Up
House Race, Leaving
EE. B. Lee Unopposed
Decides to Devote
More Attention TO
Her Five Sons

The withdrawal of Mrs. Rather
inc E. Byron from the race for Con-
gress. an announcement by former
Police Chief Charles M. Orme that
Evening star., 1942-08-08

Humidity for Last - Hours.
Frosn noon yesterday to noon todsyD
Hirhest. a3 per cent. at $40 Am.
Lowest SIS Ber cent. At $50 am.
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Weather Report

Furnished by h
with moderate
tonight.
Virginia and MaandRan becoming scattered tonight moderate
tenn al fresh
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Congress in Brief
TODAY.

Senate:
In recess.
Finance Committee considers pro-
posal of National League of Women
Voters for increases In lower bracket
| income taxes.
| House:
Evening star., 1942-08-08
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last .4 Hours
From noon yesterday to noon today
Highest, 81, 80 pm: 90 year AGO.
Lowest 6S. $50 a.m.; 90 year aso.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest 49,, on July 10. ~
Lowest, g. on January II
Weather In Vafi0us Cities
Evening star., 1942-08-08

From Monday through Sunday
there should be many 4 bond day.
Euy now.
Evening star., 1942-08-08

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital acuTrent month TO date):
Evening star., 1942-08-08

In recess.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-08-27
Washington

Mrs. L. c. Bennett was called
on the jury last week for the
fall term of court.
DR.. Bruce Lockwood of De-
troit was visitor in the Bennett
home Tuesday.
Mrs. Ethel Crout. Mrs. Lottie
Smith and Mrs. Patterson will
entertain the Washington Farm
ers Club Wednesday Sept. 2 al
Avon Township Park, Roches-
ter. Pot luck dinner will be serv-
ed at 1890 p. m. in the pavilion
in case of rain. Members are re-
quested 10 bring their table serv-
ice and sugar.
Mrs. Evalyn Reed will be the
teacher of the fourth and fifth
grades of Washington school this
year instead of Mrs. Ruth Nc
Laren as STATE I'd last week
School will begin Aug. 81.
Mrs. Myrta LaChance attend
ed the wedding of Frank Ander-
son and Joyce Barbara Clark
Friday in the Congregational
church, Romeo.
Miss Margaret Pierson has re-
turned from a three weeks visit
with her aunt and uncle, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Paffhausen al
Bellevue.
Mrs. Albert Teller visited her
sister, Mrs. Walter Award one
day last week.
Miss Winnie Thorington OF
Detroit is the guest Of Mrs. j
O. Hazard.
Rev. and Mrs. Harry Clark
are on a two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hartman
left early Tuesday on a week S
vacation trip in upper Michi'
gan, where they will also visit
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gehrke
returned Monday from a weeks
visit at her sons cottage al
Stoney Point.
Jesse Whitney is confined tc
the house as the result of an in.
jury received while at work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Harri.
man of Detroit were visitors
Sunday in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hartman.
Byron Payne from the Ypsi,
lanti T. b. hospital was a caller
at the home of his aunt, Miss
Adah Payne recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Bell re.
turned Saturday from a week:
vacation. They visited in Sagi-
nav, Ionia, Grand Rapids and
Bellevue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin MundWil.
er and baby daughter of Pitts.
ford, Mich. were house guests Of
MIR. and Mrs. Treat Marsh three
days, the last of the week. Mrs
MundWiler and Mrs. Marsh were
roommates at Ypsilanti.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-08-27
PENNY KIRK AGAIN
CHAPTER VII

Sunlight had a way Of soften
ing Pennys resolutions. She had
determined to be angry, and to
raise the roof when she visited
the Kirk offices. Now, with the
suns rays streaming across her
bed, she couldn't find frown
in herself.
whats the smart approach"
she asked herself, sitting up to
greet the day. II know. They'll
naturally think I'm dumb. I'll
just play dumb"
She picked a we'll tailored
suit from her wardrobe. To it,
she added her furs. Standing be-
fore the mirror, she practised a
few suitable facial expressions.
She laughed IT herself.
Somehow, she felt overdress-
ed. She woulud never visit KIRK
ed. She would never visit Kirk
offices, though, she would be ex-
pected to look the part she plan
ned to play. What vast world
of difference separated Penelope
Kirk and Penny Kellogg, she re-
Elected.
The elevator lifted her swift
ly to the l4th floor. A pleasant
receptionist smiled ch eery
Good morning May / help
YOU"
f, From her repertoire, Penny
selected bored look. She man.
aged to tilt her nose couple of
notches.
Tell Mr.. Stimson that Pene-
lope Kirk is here to see him.
And please hurry" she said.
T he surprised receptionist
jumped to her feet. Eyes, Miss
Kirk. Won't you please be seat
ed?" She flew to Mr.. Stimson's
office with the startling news.
Penny examined the elaborate
oAAa ShPCIoiNNIJ bCCoi dtCd IC-
ception room. It's rich carpeting
and maroon leathered easy
chairs were luxurious.
, Mr.. Stimson, perfectly groom
ed as befitted the supervisor of
an industry so vast as the Kirk
steel enterprises, hurried down
the corridor to greet Penny.
MY, my, 4-iss Kirk he pant
ed, out of breath as a result of
his unusual exertion. This is a
most pleasant surprise. I had no
idea you were anywhere near
here. l thought you were in New
York"
New York Penny said, els
such a bore
Yes. Yes. 1t is, isn't it," he
said. Wont you come into my
office" Deferentially, he led
the way.
Are you staying It the es-
tate?" Stimson asked. He didn't
wait for an answer. Yes. Yes.