Evening star., 1942-02-13

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completely destroyed.
There was no damage or loss to
our attacking forces.
Taroa Island:
On this island . new, we'll
equipped airfield was attacked.
Two hangers, all fuel tanks and
industrial buildings were de-
stroyed. Seven fighter planes
and flve scout bombers In the
air plus five fighters and six
bombers on the ground also were
destroyed.
Our only loss in this attack was
one scout bomber. In addition, a
United States cruiser sustained
q hit from one small bomb.
Recapitulation.
Enemy losses from Admiral
Halsey's combined attacks in
cluded one converted 17,000-ton
aircraft carrier of the "Yawata"
class, one light cruiser, one de-
stroyer, three large fleet tankers,
two submarines, five cargo YES
sells and three smaller ships
while several other ships were
badly damaged. Two large sea-
planes, Is fighter planes, II scout
bombers and 10 additional bomb
ers also were destroyed.
In addition. destruction to
enemy shore establishments was
as follows:
at Roi-Two hangers, ammuni-
ton dumps, fuel stowage, all store
and warehouses and the radio
building.
At Wotje-Entire shore install
lations-two hangers, Oil and gas
stowage and storehouses, two
anti-aircraft batteries and five
intermediate coastal guns.
At Taroa-Two hangers, all
fuel tanks and industrial build
ings.
The raid Of our forces on the
Island Of Jaluit was conducted
in a heavy rainstorm. Our air
craft attacked two enemy aux
iliary vessels, badly damaging
one of them.
At Maxim Island these forces
destroyed two enemy patrol
planes and badly damaged one
auxiliary vessel. In addition one
patrol plane was destroyed at
sea.
There is nothing to report from
other areas.
The teri OF War Department com
nuntQue No. 104, issued as of $50
pm. yesterday, tollotDs::
Philippine theater:
Gen. Macarthur Is in receipt
OF message from the Puerto
Rican House Of Representatives
congratulating him and his men
on their magnificent resistance to
Japanese invasion.
In behalf of his troops, Gen.
Macarthur has sent his apprecia-
tive acknowledgement to the
Speaker of the Puerto Rican
House Of Representatives.
Gen. Macarthur has trans
mitted to the War Department
the text Of proclamation issued
by the Japanese commander of
the forces in the Philippines for
bidding the publication and dis
tribution of newspapers. maga-
zines, books and periodicals with
out permission of the japanese.
The proclamation follows:
Any one who wants to print
and publish newspaper, maya
zine or pamphlet, etc., should
apply and obtain the permit from
the authorities Of the Depart
ment Of Military Administration
of the Imperial Japanese forces,
stating clearly the following
items: ID object of publication;
(2) the names or author of the
responsible publisher; 90 num-
Der Of copies to be printed; "a
quality or quantity of the paper
to be used; go the expected date
OF issuance; (6) the name of
printing firm.
AT the time Of issuance of
newspaper, magazine or pamphlet,
etc. they should undergo censor
ship Of the authorities of the De-
partment of Military Adninistra-
ton of the imperial Japanese
forces.
The issuance or distribution
of the printed matters already
printed shall be prohibited for
the time being.
ANY one who violates any Of
the aforementioned provisions
shall be severely punished in ac-
cordance with the military laws.
The commander in chief the
imperial forces"
There Is nothing to report from
other areas.