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Deaths Reported

Lols Hatfield. 81, 2110 Massachusetts, ave.
Sarah shreve, 80, Georgetown Hospital.
Ghristiel Scott. 7e: 151 11th st: sc.
Henry Lewis, 75, 1914 3rd st. s.w.
Henry E. Tear, "A, POI Claiming st. ne
Andrew Hero, 73. Walter Reed Hospital
Lillian R. sowerbutts. 81, 3911 Georgia
.Kathrine c. Arth. 81. 1918 N ST. NV.
Kate Jones, 81, Emergency Hospital.
Jacob c. Earnhart, so, Casualty Hospital.
Anna L. X. farrell. SO. 1920 Ingraham st.
John r. Hancock, 81, Emergency Hospital
Clyde Long, 40, Gallnger Hospital.
Paul Cate, Al, Emergency Hospital.
Mary Mccarthy, Al, Gallinger. Hospital
Catherine McCauley. 35, Providence Hos
John +. Foust, %, Walter Reed Hospital.
Infant Bernard WirtZ, $40 9Th St ne.
Infant Nathan L. Jones, George Washing
ton University Hospital.
Baby Burnley, Children's Hospital.
Baby Burnley, Children's Hospital
Elizabeth D. Thomas. 81, 65 N st. NV.
Angela Yates, so. Gallinger Hospital.
Elizabeth Jackson, "a, 341 H st. s.w..
Edward Mason, so, Gallinger Hospital.
Florence johnson, As. Garfield Hospital
Edgar Prince, 80. Gallinger Hospital.
Frederick 8. Smackum, 36. Emergeney
Baby Wri9ht, 124s 9th St NV
Infant Braxton, Columbia Hospital.
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Holiday Cancellation
Feb. 3 Expected in
Number Of Agencies
War Effort Departments
Definitely Out Of
Off-Doy Possibility

Because of the war emergency, few
II any of the Government employees
here will be given holiday on the
day following Washington's birth
day anniversary, a survey OF depart
ments and agencies indicated today.
February AZ falls on Sunday and the
holiday will be observed on Monday.
AZ has been the case heretofore,
the matter of holiday will be left
in the hands of the various heads
OF departments and agencies. Presl-
dent Roosevelt has indicated that
those essential to the war effort
should work as usual, though sew
eral agency spokesmen said they ex-
pected some definite word from the
White House the end of this week
as to what shall be done.
Undecided at Treasury.
Both the Navy and War Depart
ments will continue their activities
unabsted. At the Treasury Depart
ment it was said that the de-
fense and savings bond sections Will
work. while possibly some routine
oflces, such as file sections, may be
given a part or the entire day on,
depending on individual circum-
stances. However, it was added no
definite decision has been reached.
Though heretofore the Treasury
Department has been looked on 10
set the lead, it was said today that
the Navy and War Departments
probably from now on will set the
precedent, because of the war.
Cancellation Foreseen
typical of the replies to inquiries
was that from the Commerce De-
nartment, where it was said no order
had been received. However, tne
feeling was expressed that the hoh-
dav would be Cancelled, as has been
done on several previous occasions.
Likewise, Interior reported nothing
had been received, but that Woro
was expected by the end OF the week.
The Federal Works Agency also re-
norted the same situation, but addeo
that a direct order was expected
from the White House. The emer-
gency agencies are expected 10 con-
tinue work at full capacity.
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KNIT UNDIES

50 - Originally $50 Warm
Knitted Vests with a mixture
of cotton, rayon, wool and
silk 10c
35-Originally S1.39 and S1.69
Cotton Knit Gowns and Two
Piece Pajamas. Slight irreg-
ulars ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $50
(Knit Undies, Main Floor,
r st. Building)
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BEDROOM
ENSEMBLES
h to A off

4-Originally 1888 Rayon
Satin Spreads. Ain turquoise.
l in white, l gold. Double
bed size ze- $7.98
8-Originally $13.95 Rayon
Satin Spreads. 6 gold, 4 tur-
quoise, l blue. Single bed size.
S7.98
IL Pairs Originally 1888
Rayon Satin Draperies. 5
turquoise, S dusty rose, 2 gold.
80 inches wide to pair, "a yds.
long $5.9s pr.
12-Originally S6.98 Dresser
Skirts. 10 turquoise, l white,
/ gold ld-----$3.98
9-Originally S2.98 Valances.
! white, l gold, 7 rose $1.49
(Spreads. Sixth Floor,
The Hecht Coz
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PICTURES

s-Originally $3.95 Floral and
Cooley Prints S1.95 each
7-Originally $5.95 Floral and
Scenic Prints $2.95 each
-Originally $2.95 Etchings
and Prints $1.95 each
I-OriginalIy $1.95 Oil Type
Floral Print -. 79c
2-Originally $2.95 Portraits.
S1.00 each
1-Originally S7.95 Whistling
Boy (sold as Isl $4.95
2-Originally $2.s5 Boy and
Girl Figure $1.00 each
2-Originally $S.95 French
Etchings $4.95 each
S-Originally $7.S5 Natural
Wood Frame Flower Prints.
$4.95 each
1-Originally S2.95 Flower
Print -. $1.00
4-Originally $5.S5 Modern
Flower and Figure Prints.
$2.s5 each
tPieturea. Fourth Noor)
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ADULT GAMES
cfOSe0nfS and
SAMPLES!

... cfOSeOnfS and
SAMPLES!
Z Originally $2.00 "Going
Hollywood" Games --$1.00
1 Originally s1.9S Horse Race
1 Originally S1.00 "Snake
Eyes" Game -------- SOC
4 Originally Sass Nah Chang
(Chinese Tiles) Sets .---S1.45
1 Originally $6.95 Bowling
Games. Complete with pins,
balls and alley--------$3.45
Originally CSC Arrow Rou-
lette Game -------45c
3 Originally $3.s5 'Minouri"
Race Game ---$1.OO
(The Hecht Co.'S MODERN
SPORT SHOP, Main Fioor0
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BOYS AND
GIRLS SHOES

40 Pair@Originally $3.50
Junior Miss Brown Alligator
Calf or Elk Oxfords In broken
sizes 4 to 8----------$1. $1.95
40 Pairs-Originally s2.25
Boys Leather Sole House Slip
pers, in broken sizes 81 to 8.
S1.S8
Is Pair-Originally $3.50
Children's Ice Skates. White
or black uppers with tubular
steel skates attached. Sizes
IL to 2--------$2.95
8 Pairs-Orieinally $3.50 Jr.
Miss Silver Evening Slippers.
Medium heels. Sizes 5 and
5h narrow
(Children's Shoes, Second Floor i,
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I22 Pairs!
IZZ PNfS!
WOMEN'S
ORIGINALLY S.
FASHION-MODE
SHOES
$2.95

Gabardine, Patent Leather,
Alligator Calf and Nylon j..
beautifully styled shoes you'll
wear right through summer.
Pumps and step-ins, high
and Cuban heels, in black,
brown and navy in the group.
Broken sizes 31z to 8.
(women's Shoes, Main Toor)
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HOUSECOATS

10 Originally S6.99 House,
coats in rayon crepe and ray
on satin. Zip and wrap
styles. Full skirts ts----$3.95
q Originally $12.99 Lace
Trimmed Rayon Satin Neg
ligeeS Wrap-around style.
S6.29
A. Originally $12.99 Rayon
Crepe Negligees .-----$7.29
a Originally s16.9s Rayon
Crepe Negligees in zip styles.
$3.50
l. Originally s19.99 Quilted
Rayon Velvet Robe in coral
with light blue lining. Soiled.
Wrap style. Size 18-- $12.99
(Housecoats. Third Floor,
IF st. Buildine.)
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WOMEN'S
BETTER SUITS
sIl.5O

Gay plaidsl Checks! And
solid colors! Be autifully
styled suits you'll wear and
wear, nov and right through
Spring. Hurry in to see
them at such a low price
they're bound to be within
your budget. Misses sizes -.
but not every size In every
style. All garments properly
labeled as to wool content.
5-Originally s19.95 to SIS
er-Weight Coats. Fleeces
and cavalry twills, some with
zipped-in Innings. All prop
erly labeled as to wool content.
Misses sizes $14.50
(Women's Suits, Third Floor)
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COMPACTS

75-Originally Soc Loose Pow
der Compacts in attractive
wooden styles ----- 25c
100-Originally 81 Loose Pow
der Metal Compacts------59c
Subject to 10% tax.
(Jewelry, Main Floor.
r st. Building.)
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ADVERTISEMENT.
BACkACHE,
LEG PAINS MAY
IBE DANGER sign
OF Tired Kidneys

II baekache and leg pains are making you
miserable. don't just complain and do moth.
Il ing about them. Nature may be warning
YOU that your kidneys need attention.
The kidneys are Natures chief way OF
Of the blood. They help most people elimi.
nate about 8 pints q day.
If the Is miles Of kidney tubes and filters
don't work well. poisonous waste matter
stays in the blood. These poisons may start
nsgging backaches. rheumatic pains, leg pains,
loss of pep and energy. getting up nights.
swelling, pufiiness under the eyes, head.
aches and dizziness.
Don't waitI Ask your druggist for Doan's
Pills. used successfully by millions for over 10
years. They give happy. relief and will help
the Is miles Of kidney tubes flush out poison.
ouS waste from the blood. Get Deans Pills.
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WOMEN'S
GLOVES

110 prs-Originally 79c Broken
Assortment of Rayon Fabric
Gloves -l9 l9c
IS prs.-Originally S1.9S Cape
and Suede Gloves in novelty
styles. Broken assortment of
colors and sizes -- S1.0O
SO prs.-Orig. S1.00 Cotton
String Gloves in green, red
and blue - 2 for 90
5 prs. Originally $685. Kiu
Gloves in l6-button length.
White, soiled. Sizes and
Ga -------S S2.25
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WOMEN'S
HAND.
KERCHIEFS

s25-Originalls 1sc and 25c
Womcn's Irish Linen Handker-
chiefs in dark shades. Other
white and colored cotton hand.
kerchiefs embr o idered or
printed lie
(Handkerchiefs, Main Floor,
r st, Building.)
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CORSETS

100-Originally $1.25 and 50
Long and Short Brassieres. In
rayon satin, batiste or lace.
Sizes 80 to A in the lot 79c
IS Originally IS and S5.95
Bien Jolie and Warner Foun-
dations. Some Rite-Forms in
the group. Sizes So to 48 in
the group p------S2.95
25-Originally $3.50 and S7.95
Rite-F0rm Foundations. Sizes
"a to 81 and SO to "A in the
group --$4.95
frorSeta Third YTooy
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Originally yU.95
HOWELL
PLASTEX TOP
CHROME
DINETTE
TABLES
S23.95

Just Is! Famous Howell
burnproof, chIpproof and
stainproof plastic top tables
that open to full 44x40 inches!
Each table has divided cutlery
drawer, sturdy chrome legs.
Reduced because of slight
scratches.
31-Originally 89c Ironing
Board Pad and Cover Sets, 6sc
30-Originally 69c Covered
Earthenware Dutch Ovens.
Two-quart capacity 49c
31-OriginaIly >69c Glasbake
Ovenproof Glass Pie Plates in
chrome frame 49c
11-Originally Sl.39 Electric
Heat Pads - 79c
Housefurnishings, Seventh Floor
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$50 Ness Originally
SI.69
BROADCLOTH
SHIRTS
SI.I9

Wrinkle free regular collars
and sanforiZed- -shrunk fab
RIGS; less than 10 residual
shrinkage. A good assortment
of patterns. Sizes IA to 1917.
1873 Mems Originally S1.50
Famous Make Union Suits.
Celanese and cotton ribbed
style with no sleeves and
short legs. No buttons to rip
of. Sizes 36 to 48-- 69c
81 Mems Originally $500 Wool
Glove.and- -Muffler Sets. White
in small, medium and large
sizes S1.49
6 Mems Original S1.00 Tie
Racks. initiated wrong. Sponge
rubber on metal frame 49c
The Hecht Co.'S MODERN
MANS STORE, Main Floor
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TOILETRIES

396-OriginalIy 1Sc Package
Park Royal Racial Tissues; 300
soft white tissues in package,
3 for 40c
791--Originally 39c Lipsticks.
Large size swivel type lipsticks
in smart new shades 25c
60 prs.-Originally 25c Klein
ert Dress Shields. pr. 19c
9t-Originally 29c Irregulars
of KIeinert's Adjustable Sani-
tary Belts 19c
47--Originally 81 Irregulars Of
Kleinert's Sanitary Seamless
121-OriginalIy S225 to $395
Factory Rejects Of Kleinert's
Sturdiflex AIl-in-One Founda-
tion Garments. Sizes 80 to
Some toiletries subject to 10S
taxi
CToiIe.ries. Main Floor,
p St. Building)
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MILLINERY

50-Originally $2.29 to $5.95
Brims, Pompadours, on the
Face or Turban Hats. Black
and colors-
25-Originally $3.50 to $12.50
Sailors, CaIots and Brimmed
HATS So.9o
MILLINERY, Third Floor,
y 0t. 1uudtng.)
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MISS TEEN
SHOP

12-Originally S1.99 to $3.99
Miss Teen Frocks in cotton
and spun rayon. Sizes 10 to
16 ------$1.0 $1.00
12-Originally $3.50 to S5.9s
Spun Rayon and Rayon Crepe
Frocks. Assorted colors in
sizes 10 to 10 $1.99
I-Originally $500 Camel
Tan Tweed Coat with raccoon
collar. Size $685.
14-Originally $2.29 Sweaters.
Tan only. Sizes 10 to 16, S1.00
3-Originally $3.99 Miss Teen
Wool Jumper Dresses. Size 10.
S1.00
s-Originally $3.50 Miss Teen
Spun Rayon Print Blouses.
Size 12---- $l.OO
3-Originally $3.50 Velveteen
Blouses with cotton lace trim
ming. Black only. Sizes 10,
IL and 14-----$1. $1.O0
All garments properly labeled
as to wool content.
miss Teen Shop. Second FloorO
THRIFT SUITS
10 - Originally S16.95 Plaid
and Herringbone Tweed Suits
with club or notch collars,
long jackets and pleated
skirts. Wine, blue or brown.
Sizes 10 to 18------S11.88
l. Originally S10.95 Plaid
Jacket. Size $500
q Originally $16.95 Navy
Spring Coats. Sizes 381a and
411a - - $500
(Thrift Suits, Third Floor,
F st. Building.)
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Electric
RefrigeratOrS

1883 Originally Listed
S169.95 Leonard. 5 Gu. #,
Used - $89.95
1-1937 Originally Listed
S1S9.95 Leonard. 6 Gu. #.
OSeQ -- $1S.5J
1 1889 Originally Listed
$159.95 Universal. 5 Gu. #.
USeQ ---- ----- So5.So
1883 Originally Listed
$1S9.95 Philco De Luxe. S GU.
It. Used --- $89.95
I-1940 Originally Listed
$124.95 Norge. Floor sample.
6 Gu. ft.---- S99.95
1-1940 Originally Listed
$124.95 Westinghouse. 6 GU.
It. Used $99.95
Electric washers. Seventh Floor.
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10-Originally $685.
Brown Twist Broadloom
Rugs. 9x12-ft. 1895
1-OriginalIy $53 Fig
ured Broadloom Rem
nant. l2x8-ft. $29.95
1-OriginalIy $47.50 Ak
minister 9x12 Rug. Sold
as is s-- - S29.95
1-Origina nally $3.50
Broadloom Remnant.
5.2x11.11-ft. -$25
1-Origin ally S42
Broadloom Remnant.
Twist weave. 4.7x12-ft.
S25
nally S4l.50
Twist Broadloom Rem
nant. 4.4x12-ft. SIS
1-Origi nally $47.50
Twist Broadloom Rug.
12x6-ft. S1 S19.95
1-Orig ] nally S47.50
Figured Broadlo0m
Remnant. 12X5.l1-ft.
$19.95
1-Origin ally $41.50
Broadl0om r e m n ant.
6.9x1l.11-ft. 6 -----S19.95
(Rugs, +
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$50 MEMS Originally
39c Famous
Lastex-tOp.
GARD-O.SOX
29c

They stay up by them
selves without binding
your leg. The lastex
top is washable and
will outwear the hose
itself. Clocks, stripes,
, checks, neat patterns.
Lisles and rayons. Sizes
10 to 13.
The Hecht Co.'S
MODERN MAN S STORE.
Main Floor
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so prs. Mems Originally S2.25
Leather House Slippers.
Leather uppers, soles and
rubber or leather heels. A
good range of colors and
sizes " Sl.49
(The Hecht Co.'S MODERN
MANS STORE, Main Floor.)
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FRIDAY CLEARANCE
No Phone. Mail or C. O. d. Orders, PleaseU

a Il u i
or c.. O. d. Orders. Please!
MEMS CLOTHING CLEARANCE
AND ssexas SSS !2Es 2I sx2A[r s!SSsto KSH
original
seess 2o 3s? ~ ~ }on 142 20 So o s5 ~ 49,
Mems oisina $s5 90 Sheldon
ffsess fes ~ stauis a7 80 4S s a9: '-ss Longs
Men. $3.50 Sheldon sui---s3l75
feeze' 4S 1s 49, s5a snf Stout T 6 46' Long @ S'0'' 49,
original $4,000 Fomou wore dsus--------S3l75
Sssy'?' s =? eoss .ms4 80 E 5' ss ssSs ~ 2e5 ~ ~
Mon. original s45oo Society sond
Short l-35.
Mems orisno 50 Make cheviot
Regulars 3-4e, l-5o Shorts 1-55, 1-57; Stout IA
Mems original sz975 $40 Society sond Sheldon Tpeoot S1e75
Regulars 546. l-5o Shorts 1-s5 l-57; Longs 2-44; Stout
Original S2475
Regulars l-54, -3e l-42; Longs l-42; Short Stout 44
Society
ss::ss s6of sso & fine S's+ s5 5' 4 Rsfs5 go6g H
odsinoI sz975 Sheldon overeoots- $500
Regular, 2-44 Longs, 1-57. 1-4o.
oisinoI s35 Sheldon Hair Blend Fleece Is
Regular, 81 Shorts, 2-5e, 81
original $3.50 Fomou Moke chevo+ oveoot--S31 Is
Regulars, l-38 l-39 l-4o, l-42, 2-4e
original Society ovo S3I
Short l-38.
Mems orsno $4,000 Society Brond AIpoeo Moho and Fleece
Regulars, 1-33 1-34; Shorts, -35, 2-4O
osinoI 5000 Society Chesterfield Is
Oxford grey. Regular 1-38.
Mems orsna s2s75 Sheldon S747 Is
Regulars, 81 40 A, As Shorts, 2-58, So 2-4o,
1-44.
Mems original $4,000 Lounge eTuxedos-------S44 Is
Regulars, 1-4o AS Shorts 1-5e, 1-57 3-59 -4o Long,
l-37.
original Dress S33 TX
Regulars, 2-37 l-44, 1-46; stouts, 1-44 l-4e.
Mems original $500 Society GAO TX
Regulars, 1-3S l-39SLone l-39.
tAI garments properly labeled o
MODERN ssroREse
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Just 10!
ORIGINALLY
$500
HANDBAGS
$3.50

Tan saddle leather bags
Multicolored corded fabric
bags in novelty and tailored
styles. In bright red and other
spring colors. Also black.
Beautiful leather bags in top
handle and underarm styles
:. A very special assortment
SO be sure to get one at this
special price!
200-Originally So and So
Genuine Leather and Broad
cloth Handbags in plain and
novelty styles. Black and
brown Sl.49
75-OriginaIly ST Real Leather
Belts in assorted colors and
jlItS ----- ---------- o5c
35-Originally 81 and 50 Small
Leather Key Cases and To-
bacco Pouches black or
brown 59c to 81
Ueathergoods. Main Floor.
F st. Building.)
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The ! |, !! /! ! :HECHl !'..!,! CO. D:
II r ST. 7th ST. ST. NATIONAL sloo
Originally 1895 to 24.95
4.6X6-FT. BROAD
LOOM RUGS
1925
(Disc0ntinned)

Only so! All used floor samples in our
own Rug Department! Heavy twist weoves, fig
ured, embossed and novelty effects in the group.
ldeol to in spore room foyers.
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Just IS!
Originally sI9.9S to s22.9S
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1-Origi nally $60.25
Twist Broadloom Rem
nant. 12x6.6-ft. S19.95
1-Originally $50 Twist
Broadl00m r e mnant.
5.6x9-ft. ~ S19.95
I-Origin nalIy S21.50
Broadl0om r e m n a mt.
5.6x9-ft. --S Ss.95
10 nally S42.50
Gold Broadloom 9x12
Rug. Sold as is $19.95
1-OriginalIy S3s.s5 Ak
minister 9x12-ft. Rug.
Sold as is ~ S19.95
1-Originally $36
Broadloom Remnant.
5.8x11.11-ft. - $14.95
l-Originally s36 Fig
ured BroadlOom Rem
nant. l2x5-ft. S14.95
1-Origi nally $3.50
BrOadloom Remnant.
5.9x9-ft. -S1 S14.95
1-Origi nally $2s.95
Chenille 9xl2 Rug. Sold
as sis-------$l4.95 is
tn T1oor)
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(Gloves. Main Floor.
2 ST. Buildingl
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(Corsets, Third Floor.
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minds to stray to the creation Of
such varied devices as plastic bugles
(for. the Army and plastic horse
gasmasks Nor the cavalry.
Explaining the growth of plastics
and the overnight application of
them to military, industrial and ci-
villain use, Charles A. Breskin, pub
Usher of Modern Plastics Magazine
and author of the new catalogue,
said today in an interview:
THE war has shifted the plastics
industry around in such an amazing
manner as to set the stage right now
for the plastics age. A year ago
plastics played an emergency role
in substituting for and replacing
the strategic metals and rubbers.
The war job performed was so
Evening star., 1942-12-18

vincing the Americans they were
lucky in surrendering. They were
first taken to Rabat, where they
were questioned by French officers.
He reported that they were very
nice, but all the questions were an
swered with maybe" and could
be-" and one of the French ques-
TONERS said, II knew you Amer
leans wouldn't talk, but we had to
ask the question"
After spending some time at the
French fort in cold, damp room
they were shuttled back and forth
between French headquarters and
various small towns in French Mo-
rocco. He said one trip was made
in charcoal-burning buses, which
were stopped at frequent intervals
while Frenchmen gathered wood
for fuel. When the French guards
went after the wood. he reported,
they asked the American prisoners
to hold their rifles.
Fed Raw Horse Meat.
At one place the Americans were
confined in a dark room, SO dark
the sailor reported. that we couldn't
tell what we were eating One time
they thought they were eating beef
until some one lighted a match
and found it was raw horse meat.
However, he said, he couldn't blame
the French, because that was all
they had to eat They didn't make
the prisoners work, but any time
they volunteered to help they re-
ceive extra wine.
The Coast Guardsman said he
became friendly with one of the
French officers. whom he later
found out was born in New Jersey.
The Frenchman told the Amer
lean sailor that the French did not
want to fight the Americans, and
that if they were given weapons
and food they would fight on the
Allied side.
Six days after they had landed,
the group was released and taken
by an American truck convoy to
Casablanca. AS their ship had al
ready left for the United States
they were sent home on another
vessel.
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tuberculosis Found
In Nearby Schools

Approximately five per cent Of the
children in the elementary colorec
schools in Montgomery County
reacted positively to tuberculir
tests just completed, DR.. Leon Salz-
man, assistant health officer said
today.
These figures are based on study
made in the last few weeks by DR.
Carroll Palmer of the National In
stitute of Health, DR.. Salzman
stated.
An Investigation is being con-
Evening star., 1942-12-18
Lost u. ). Unit Fouqht
French From Pigsty in
North African Battle
SoiIor, Reported Missing,
Returns to Describe
Two-Doy Stond

Reported missing after the Amer
lean landing operations in North
Africa, James j. Berardi. an 18-year-
old member of the Coast Guard, has
arrived in the United States.
His experiences included fighting
the French from concrete pigpen
and later being taken prisoner of
war. Young Berardi enlisted in the
service at Boston, Mass. His wife
now resides at Supply, N. C.
According to the story told by the
young sailor he was in a lighter
carrying troops ashore when they
made wrong turn. Landing in the
heavy surf Is miles north OF the
town of Fedala, the lighter became
grounded. When the men were un-
able to get it off the beach they
joined the Army because the other
landing craft had returned to the
transports.
Strafed by Planes.
Shortly after landing. he reported,
the party was strafed by 13 French
planes which killed one soldier and
wounded two others. He said the
group then attempted to fire the
guns of the Army's half-tracks, but
they were jammed. He then volun-
teered with others to carry wounded
to a hospital.
They encountered some French
infantry and armored cars and dur
ing a fight which lasted several
hours the Americans took up posi-
tion in cement pigpen, with walls
a foot thick and seven feet high.
I'VE crowded right in with the
pigs" said Mr.. Berardi, and didn t
mind the company at all"
Held Out Two DAYS.
They held their pigpen against
assault for two days until their
ammunition began to run low.
Finally, with but six rounds of am
muninon left for their lone tommy
gun, they began to think Of sur
render. They reasoned, they said,
the French would soon start using
mortars and grenades. They did.
One well-placed grenade would
have wiped out the whole force in
the pigpen and he and two others
of the party volunteered to walk
out to the French and surrender.
That's the only time I was real
ly frightened" Mr. Berardi said
Shorty a sharpshooter, covered
us with tommy gun as we walked
out with our hands in the air. We
knew that if the French fired on
us Shorty would get some of them.
He had picked off three officers
just before we walked out"
Questioned BY French.
Shortly after the surrender, he
said, the mortars which the French
had sent for finally arrived, con-
Evening star., 1942-12-18
$50 Page P|ostics CotoIog
Lists Composition Bottle Cap

press, is a beer and beverage bott's
cap. 1t will replace 100000 tons Of
steel-enough to construct As Lib
erty ships.
The most hopeful experiment now
in progress is an all-plastic auto
mobile tire.
Thousands of plastic parts 60
into modern-day battleships, and
from the emergency needs induced
by war, the inventors Of new prod
ucts have allowed their imaginative
Evening star., 1942-12-18
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 18.-Wizards in
the world of substitutes predict that
1s43 will be the beginning Of the
"plastics age"
And if you think you've looked
through a lot of that transparent
stuff, manufacturers say You
amt seen nothing yet"
Biggest single news item in the
860-page plastic catalog for next
year, huge book not yet off the
Evening star., 1942-12-18

Quoted to determine the source Of
the infection. DR.. Salzman said this
project has been made possible
through additional health nurses,
who in turn have been made avail
able through Christmas seal sales
and county appropriations.
Evening star., 1942-12-18

excellent, the conversions so numer-
Gus, that many plastics also became
critical materials, available only for
war usage"
The "all seeing plastic-topped
motor car of the future already is
styled and ready, Mr.: Breskin said.
Plastic textiles used in drapes and
curtains will resist dirt and grease,
and plastic jar-top sealers soon will
make housewives forget how the
Japs bottled up the rubber industry.
Evening star., 1942-12-18

Most Star want Ads" bring re-
suits the first time. Phone Ma, 5000
Evening star., 1942-12-18
Fewer Umbrella Ribs

Umbrellas formerly manufactured
In Britain with l6 ribs will have
only eight.