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Evening star., 1942-12-23
Senator Murray to Ask
Anaconda Probe by WLB
sy the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A statement issued at the office
Of the Senate Small Business Com
mittee yesterday said Chairman
Murray would demand WPB in
vestigation with view to cancel
ing war contracts of the Anaconda
Wire 81 Gable Co. if allegations
made against the concern prove
true.
The company is under indictment
on charges OF selling defective wire
for military purposes.
Senator Murray is at his home in
Butte, Mont. He was quoted in the
statement as saying that if the
charges made in the indictment are
true Anaconda has forfeited it's
right ito participate in any fur
ther Government contracts whatso-
ever
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Newport News War Work
Crippled by Transit Strike
Fr the Associated Press.

EN me Associated Press.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Dec %
Bus operators and trainmen of the
Citizens Rapid Transit Corp. went
on strike today, temporarily immo-
nlllzing thousands of Peninsula war
workers. Streetcar service was
partially restored later in the morn
ing but bus service was all but
paralyzed.
The strike was called bv the
Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway and Motor Coach En-
ployes, AFI. after a rumored walk
out last week was denied by M. A.
baughlin. president of Local 1888.
oblectives of the strike were not
learned Immediately, and efforts
10 reach union spokesman were
unsuccessful The utilities company
said a statement would be issued
later.
Not bus or streetcar left the
rar barns at Sis am. when sched
liles normally start. Several unior
nickets were in evidence in the early
hours Of the strike but were with
drawn later.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Work Week AVERAGE
OF A Hours Reported
In Durable Industries
Increase Is Shown
During October,
Miss Perkins Says

Reporting on industrial operations
for October, Secretary Of Labor Per-
kins said last night that the aver
age scheduled work week in the dur
able manufacturing industries was
about 48 hours, and the working
average 457 hours. This working
average compared with 446 in Sep
tember and 45.2 in August.
Miss Perkins explained that be-
cause the reported weekly hours COW
er "all wage earners on the payroll
for any part Of the pay period. such
factors rs labor turnover and alb
senteeism cause the reported hours
actually worked at least two hours
less than scheduled hours.
Cites Plant Reports.
"All Of the 40 durable-go IN
dustries reported increases in the
number OF hours worked, more than
offsetting the declines of the pre-
ceding month when many employees
did not work because of Labor Day.
workers in 80 of these industries
averaged more than A hours. in
cluding five war industries which
averaged more than 40 hours-ma-
chine tools $3.50, textile machinery
(503), engine-turbines (49O, type
writer's (49H, and firearms (49O.
Other war industries averaged so or
more hours per week per employe-
machine tool accessories t532),
sewing machines (52.2, and pumps
600. Among the durable goods
industries only the pottery and
marble granite slate industries
averaged less than 40 hours a week.
Time actually worked in all
manufacturing industries combined
averaged 1876 hours week, a gain
OF ~ per cent since September and
so per cent since October a year
ago. For non-durable goods work
ers the average work week was 4O6
hours, an increase of 81 per cent
over the month interval and AZ per
cent over October, 1941.
Average Earnings.
Average hourly earnings, which
include overtime premiums, shift
differentials, incentive bonuses, and
the like amounted to 98.8 cents for
the durable-goods worker, 75.7 cents
for the worker manufacturing nom
durable goods Chiefly for civilian
consumptionD, and 886 cents for all
wage earners COM
bined. The gain over the year in
terval was largest in the durab BILE
goods group 160 per cent?, reflect
ing more substantial increases in
basic wage rates, expansion in in
dustries where higher rates prevail,
and more overtime worked"
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Smuts Deputy Appointed
London Commissioner

BY the Associated Press.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa. Dec.
23.-Col. Deneys Reitz, Deputy
Prime Minister of the Union Of
South Africa. has resigned from the
cabinet and been appointed to sue
ceed S, F. Waterson as South
African high commissioner in Lon
don, it was officially announced to-
day.
Mr.. Waterson leaves the London
post to join the cabinet as Minister
OF Commerce and Industries, sue
ceeding Richard Stuttaford. Mr..
Stuttaford resigned, telling Prime
Minister Jan Christian Smuts he
should surround himself with young
er men.
Maj. p. v. G. Van Der Byl, min
lister without portfolio, was named
Minister for Native Affairs.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
M'Arthur's Men Send
Holiday Message to
Production Army

Gen. Douglas Macarthur,
commander in chief in the
Southwest Pacific area, today
sent to the War Department a
Christmas message from the
fighting men of his command
for transmittal to the men and
women of Americas war pro-
duction plants:
"On this sacred day Of our
Lord, we, the soldiers on the
firing line, give thanks to you
soldiers on the production line
for the sinews Of war that make
our victory possible. We are
dedicating this Christmas Dav,
the day after and every dav
thereafter until we esta blish
peace on earth and good will
to men"
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Fuel Oil
Continued From First Page

A special Weather Bureau forecast
today assured householders con-
cerned over their fuel oil supplies
that they might expect minimum
temperatures during the next two
or three days to be little if any
below freezing"
Several changes in fuel oil ration
ing rules may be in the MILL an
OPA spokesman said. indicating that
one minor alteration might be an
nounced late today or sometime to-
morrow. He said the agency did not
plan to make complete statement
Immediately on last weeks survey
of the problems of local fuel oil
dealers or on the conference yester-
day between OPA officials and repre-
sentatives of the dealers.
Coupon Value Increased.
The OPA yesterday increased the
value of period 3 fuel oil ration
coupons in 13 Midwestern States
from 10 gallons to II to meet heavy
demands resulting from prolonged
| cold. The period coupons can be
used in the Midwest effective today
instead of starting on the original
dates, which were January 5, 6 and
7, according to zones.
The OPA has said that house
holders in the East who are out OF
oil may go to their ration boards and
borrow against their period 3 fuel
oil rations by exchanging period 3
coupons for second-period coupons.
Coincident with their other diff
| culties, some of WaShington's
harassed dealers complained that
rationing boards had added to their
ever-mounting troubles by requir-
ing return of coupon sheets for
emergency readjustments.
One dealer said his overworked
Office force is on the verge of walk
ing out because of the beating it
has taken from OPA, rationing
boards and customers.
Heavier Paper Work.
About IS per cent Of the dealers
have taken in the entire coupon
sheets of many of their customers
and are detaching the unit coupons
as oil is delivered This neceSsitates
the employment of additional clerks
and creates more paper work" than
already required by OPA in process
ing the coupons. Now, in addition,
dealers must return the coupon
sheets to those customers seeking
additional emergency supplies-sup-
plies in excess of those allowed dur
ing periods one and two-so the
customers can take them to the ra-
tioning boards for readjustments.
This process, it was pointed out.
not only has confused the records
of the dealers, but has added to the
work of the clerks handling the fuel
oil accounts.
A dealer with large and long
established business already has
added 30 additional clerks to his
force as q result of rationing and
is working his veteran employees
overtime to meet the demands of
his customers and keeu pace with
OPA orders.
Through the oil heating division
Of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association the dealers plan
to appeal to OPA to eliminate some
OF the "red tape" involved in the
processing of the coupons.
A special request will be made
that dealers be allowed at least .
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Four Million More Tons
Of Aluminium Ore Found
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Bureau of Mines has dis
covered between 100000 and 5.O00,-
600 additional tons of bauxite in
Arkansas since beginning a survey
last May, Representative Norrell,
Democrat. of Arkansas revealed.
Mr.. Norrell said DR.. r. r. Savers,
director of the bureau, informed him
that nearly 100000 tons are of
marketable grades A and B and can
be used for the production of
alumina in plants now operating and
plants under construction
Mr.. Norrell predicted that a great
deal more bauxite will be found.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Japs Feel Africa War
Will Benefit Them,
Koreans Report
Leaders Admit Nippon
Is Hard Pressed, Says
Boltimore Sun
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
Korean agents in Japan have re-
ported Nipponese leaders jubilant
over the American British invasion
of North Africa because of a belief
the move will give the Japs time
to consolidate their gains, the Bal
tlmore Sun said today.
The Japanese expect American
forces to be tied up in the Mediter-
ranean for at least a year, the Sun
added In a story based on dis
patches received in Washington.
At the same time, the newspaper
continued. the Korean agents dis
closed that some japanese leaders
have admitted frankly that Japan
IS hard pressed and her striking
power blunted. Hence the glee over
the expected respite because OF the
North African move.
Jap Plane Losses Heavy,
The Suns story also said:
Col. Kingoro Hashimoto-the man
who ordered the bombing of the
u. S. s. Panay-was quoted as say
ing that Japan has lost 30 per cent
of her air force.
Premier TOTO was reported to have
said she also has lost 20 per cent of
her merchant marine and 20 per
cent OF her naval tonnage. The
agents also quoted TOTO as COM
menting that Japan was hard
pressed and her defenses seriously
threatened because of, the continu-
Gus United States naval SUCCESSES
at Midway, in the Coral Sea and in
the Solomon Islands.
IF the United States had fol-
lowed up her naval victories Japan's
defensive strength would have been
seriously endangered"
Sporadic attacks on Alaska, the
Pacific Coast and Hawaii form part
OF the japanese program for 1943,
the Koreans said, beginning either
in June or October. Meanwhile, the
Jap submarine campaign will be in
tensified in the Pacific, a military
offensive launched into China and
India and the defense line held in
the South Pacific.
Koki Hirota, No. 2 man of the
Black Dragon Society and former
Premier and Foreign Minister said
in public speech in TOXIC that the
African campaign has greatly
eased our anxiety" the agents added.
Other Plans Listed
Hirota was further reported to
have said that the program of con-
solidation includes:
l. Strengthening of Singapore and
rebuilding and enlarging of ship re-
pair facilities there.
2. Completion of the strategic
Canton-Singapore Railway.
3. Construction of airplane land
ing fields and underground hangers
and oil tanks throughout the South
Pacific Islands.
The Koreans also dispatched word
to the effect that Japan believes
Britain and the United States will be
forced to invade France and Italy,
with many of them saying Hitler will
hold France and Italy with credit"
The Sun said Korean undercover
agents in Japan are working under
the direction of the Korean National
Front Federation and the Sino-
Korean Peoples League.
The reports were received in
Washington by Kilsoo X. Ham,
Washington representative of the
groups, and DR.. Dakin Chung. his
assistant.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Louisville Newspaper
Officers Are Named

BY the Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, KY. Dec. 23.-Henry
M. McClaskey, former advertising
director of the Louisville Courier
Journal and Times, was elected as
sistant general manager of the two
newspapers yesterday by the board
of directors.
Lisle Baker, jr., treasurer of the
newspapers. was elected vice presi-
dent. 1t. Barry Bingham, now on
active duty with the Navy, is presi-
dent OF the papers. Mark F..
Ethridge is publisher and general
manager
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Italian Admiral, SO, Dies,
Was at Bottle of Lissu
Rv the Associated Press.

Hy the Associated Press.
BERN, Dec. 23.-Admiral Luigi
Grattagni. who participated in the
historic sea battle of LISA on July
20, 1865. is dead at the age of 90, the
Swiss Telegraphic Agency reported
yesterday in dispatch from Milan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
ELkS' BOWLING
 ALLEYS READY
 FOR ALL NOW
Pin Settlers Will Be on Job from ! in Evening to
 1 Next Morning

The members of the Elks who en- joy bowling will be interested in the fact that permanent arrangements have been made for pin setters who will be on the job evenings at ' o'clock and remain until l a. m. and also on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
 Those members who have been consistently disappointed the past two weeks while this pin setter angle has been worked out, will now find settlers on the job any time during above hours. It is hoped that with the above in mind that the old and the new member bowl CTS will start turning out in force.
 For the time being, Thursday nights are reserved exclusively for the enlisted personnel of the armed forces, and on Monday nights two alleys are also so reserved. If in- terest and attendance warrants, it is expected after a couple of weeks of open bowling, to arrange for one or two nights a week for house leagues
 Starting next Sunday afternoon, a 4-team league will get underway consisting of teams from the Duck Creek, project, Signal Corps and Elks, or possibly two Elks teams.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
MISS FLEEK COMPLIMENTED

A birthday party for Miss AL freda Fleek feted the event Sat- urday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Carl Lindstrom. Co-hostesses with the latter were Mrs. Dale Fleek and Mrs. Tauno Niemi. Cootie entertained and re- treatments were also enjoyed.
 Those present included Betty Bennett, Patsy Fleek, Doris Balog, Lucille Goetz, Solveig Havdahl, Lois Standifer, Mary Sperlirg and Mar garet Pearce.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
0pA WILL START
 PROGRAM SERlES

Starting tonight, the Office of Price Administration will give a series of weekly broadcasts explain ing the work of the OPA during the war, Dr. Milford J. Eiteman, Territorial Price Executive, in charge of the series, announced today.
 The programs will be given over KINY at 8;45 pm. on Mondays. Tonight's program will deal with Price Controls Part in the War. Next weeks program is to be on rent control.
 Other subjects will be chosen for timeliness and importance as the series continues.
 
 The Army stocks 142 different sizes of shoes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
FOOTBALL
 SCORES

The following are final scores of leading football games played last Saturday afternoon:
 University of Washington 35; Montana 0.
 Santa Clara T; Oregon State 0. UCLA 21; California 0. Idaho [; Stanford 54.
 Washington State 12; use 26. Tennessee o; Alabama 8. Wyoming IA; Denver IT. New Mexico O.; Colorado 12. Utah University 34; Utah State North Dakota University 19; South Dakota State 8.
 DePauw 19; University of Louis- vile 6. ea
 Milligan T; Centre 6. Maryland O.; VIII 29.
 Carnegie Tech 19; Grove City G. Army 34; Columbia G.
 Northwestern Is; Michigan 34. Drake 6; Iowa State 29. Iowa Naval 0; Notre Dame 28. Texas AT; Arkansas 6, Texas Christian T; A.6SM. 2. Mississippi State 33; Vanderbilt O.
 Minnesota l5; Nebraska 2. Oklahoma 25; Kansas 0. Georgia Tech 33; Davidson 0. Missouri 46; Kansas State 9. Greeley State 6; Colorado Mines T.
 Duke 34; Colgate o. Princeton 6; Pennsylvania 6, tie. Wooster 0; Case IS.
 Marquette 28; Michigan State 2. Indiana 19; Pitt '.
 Vermont 12; Union 26. North Carolina Preflight 6; Bos- ton College 2.
 Purdue T; Ohio State 26. West Virginia IA; Fordham 23. Bucknell T; Rutgers g. Yale 6; Navy 13.
 Penn State 0; Cornell 0, tie. Dartmouth IA; Harvard 2. Bates 12; Northeastern 0. Rochester O; Amherst 6. Trinity 27; Worcester Tech 6. Williams 19; Bowdoin 0. Middlebury 6; Colby 26 Syracuse 19; Holy Cross 0. Ohio Akron TT; Ohio Wesleyan 19.
 Washington and Jefferson 6: Nickinson A.
 Lafayette o; Brown T. Tulane 0; Georgia 40. Duquesne 6; North Carolina 13 Connecticut 26; Maine '. Wisconsin 13; Great Lakes 7. Illinois 12; Iowa 2.
 Empire Classiheds Payl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
WASH. STATE |5 DEFEATED
 BY TR0JANS
Cougars Take Tumble from Undefeated Ranks,
 Score 27-t2

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19.-South- ern California's Trojans, twice licked and once tied this season, surprised the experts last Satur- day afternoon by knocking Wash ington State College out of the undefeated ranks.
 Forty-five thousand fans saw use take the Pacific Coast Con ference game, 26 to l2. The Tro- jans went into the game as under dogs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
Huskypower I5 TOO MUCH
 For Montana
University of Washington Defeats Grizzlies
 5 to 0

SEATTLE, Oct. -Washington's Huskies ran loose for three touch downs in the first period, and then coasted to 35-0 victory over Mon- tana here last Saturday afternoon in another Coast Conference game.
 Montana's only threat ended with the gun with the ball on the one-yard line at the end of the first half. Approximately 11,0O0 per sons saw the game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
SPECIAL MATCH
 BOWED AT ELKS

A special match was bowled on the Elks Alleys yesterday afternoon between the Elks and pinsters from the Duck Creek project.
 The Elks five was made up of wellknown fraternal bowlers who hit their stride early in the play and beat the Checkers, 2683 to 2524 Splendid scores were made by the bowlers on both teams, which is shown as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
0SC LOSES
 THRILLER
 TO BR0NCS

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct 19. = Santa Clara's Broncos made. an- other successful raid inside of the coast conference last Saturday af- ternoon, and galloped off with the pelt of the leagues defending champs, beating Oregon State TO.
 It was Santa Clara's third win over a PCC team and it's fourth win without loss this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
BILLY CoRTEZ CELEBRATES

Billy, eldest of the five sons of MT. and Mrs. George Cortez, was ten years of age yesterday. In cele- bration of the occasion 20 of his boy friends and schoolmates en- Joyed a party at his home during the afternoon. Numerous gifts were presented to the young fellow and games followed by ice cream and cake were enjoyed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
5TANF0RDIN 15T VICTORY
 OVER IDAHO

PALO ALTO, Calf, Oct. 19. = Stanford won it's first football game of the season here last Saturday afternoon, overwhelming the Uni versity of Idaho, 54 to before crowd of 5000. Idaho's lone tally came late in the fourth period.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
kYSTERY

CARROLLTON, Mo, Oct. 19 - One of lifes little mysteries has Sheriff Joe Lyone puzzled.
 A big fellow came along with a little woman and asked the sheriff to place the little lady in jail, overnight. The sheriff obliged. Next morning the little lady left with out offering any other explanation except that the big fellow was my husband"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
U(LA WINS FROM BEARS,
 l1.os(oRE
University of California Is OuipIayed in All
 Departments

BERKELEY. Calim., Oct. 19. - The Bruins of UCLA and the Call fornia Bears clashed here last Saturday afternoon in their third annual coast football thriller be- fore 35,O00 fans with UCLA win ming 2l-O after outplaying tn e Bears in every department.
 The Uclans scored touchdowns in the first, third and final periods.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
FIREMEN'S BALL s
 REGULAR SUCCESS

Once again the Douglas firemen scored hit with dance patrons of the channel at their annual fall dance given in the Natatorium Sat- urday night. With Johnny Cashen heading the committee in charge of the entertainment, a fine time was reported. Particularly pleasing was the music furnished by Lillian Uggen and her orchestra.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
FOR SALE

HOUSE large enough for family of 5, moderately furnished, ex- cellent condition, $33O0.00, about $800O0 down. Shattuck Agency. MALE BOSTON bulldog pups. Phone green $40.
 LOT 40xloO, near. Ski Trail, 40 feet frontage on beach and highway, warranty deed, bargain, $125 cash. George c. Denman, Box 3009, Fl Paso, Texas. 1884 PONTIAC Sedan, good con- dition, good tires. Call at 209 Gold St. or phone black 330. RIM. FURNISHED house. 20. Box 1075.
 4 HIP. CUPBOARD. $50 cash. Phone 671 before pm. O-IbM IlOODE, bWO DUH pOl lCilCo, furnished, 820 9th and Nelson Sts. Phone red 610. FURNISHED house, 822 Basin Road. Call after ' pm. TWO TRIPP residences on upper Main St. to close estate. See Mrs. Fred B. Johnston on prem ises, 623 Main St. Phone green 413.
 STOVE, large windows, tables and other material. Ring Thane three 3 rings or call between 5 and 2 pm. George Getchell. BLOCK mill wood $5 unit, delivered. Kindling $6.75 unit, del. Limited amt. Order now. Juneau Lum- Der Mills, Phone 358. MODERN 5 room furnished log house, Mile 31z Glacier Highway. Montgomerys.
 3-ROOM Furnished house and im- provements on 5-acre homesite. 50 chickens, 1315 mi. Loop Road, Aux Lake. L. w. Cord. P. O. Box 609.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
VISITOR FROM PETERSBURG

Tom Rustad arrived yesterday from Petersburg and is visiting for a couple of days at the home of his brother Norman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
MRS. REINIKKA IS HOME

Mrs. Ida Reinikka arrived home yesterday after several months visit with her daughter, Mrs. Clyde Bolyan in Hermosa Beach, Calf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19

Potatoes are native to South America but were introduced to North America by way of Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19

3-ROOM Furnished house and i'm provements on 5-acre homesite. 50 chickens, 13h mi. Loop Road. Aux Lake. l.. w. Cord. P. o. Box 609.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19

BUY DEFENSE BONDS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19

room furnished log house, Mile 3a Glacier Highway Montgomerys.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19

Empire Classitteds Payl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19

BLOCK mill wood S6 unit, delivered Kindling $675 unit, del. Limited amt. Order now. Juneau Lum- Der Mills, Phone 358.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-19
WANTED

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showing tir route from Seattle to Nome, on iRle at J. B. Burford & Co. adv,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-25
Jap Planes Bomb
Philippine Lines

Continued From Page Onel
first ma lor one In the Philip
pines In q month-as the start
of Yamashita's long antici-
pated effort TO crush resistance
Of the American Filipino
forces estimated to number
only about 1000.
Military experts sad however.
that the attack evidently eonsti-
tuted a prelude Of the "oouse-
eueneex- which ysmAsnita pro
missed wainwright's forces after
WsinWrig ht-successor . Gen
Douglas NaeArthur-met with de-
fisut silence japanese sur
rendsr-or-dis ulumstum which ex-
pirss a. noon Sunday.
The var department aid
three dzys ago that YAuAshitS
appeared To b. regrouping his
forces for his ~long-delayed
offensive Since then IApa-
ne~e -feeler- ATTACKS - eyi-
IDENTIFY seeking q soft spot In
M2inwrighf's Hne~-haxe been
been intensified on Batazn-
II hsd been said BY military
authorities, ever since Ysmsshits
took over the Jspane>e forces II
the Philippines Sfter rs conquest
q MAlsya ard Singapore. rat
any Nipponese offensive probably
would % herslded oy heavy aerial
assaults. both OF Batzan and
against Corregidor. Corregido-
fortress II Manila BAY : Ire head
quarters o. Wainwright and a.
anchor for ne Enes n Bstzan-
Tuesdays eomEunlc1e sad that
the - japanese heavy bonbers
were q 8 new typs- DIT Cd Tot
describe them further