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Evening star., 1942-12-07
Torpedoed, Loses Teeth

EAST ST. LOUIS, III. R.-An
unscarred veteran of the World
War, Seaman Edward r. Beck, a,
is back from North Africa, cas-
ualty when his ship was torpedoed.
He lost his false teeth. p. 8. He
had his own in 1918,
Evening star., 1942-12-07
Navy to Swear In 1000
Aviation Cadets TONIGHT
By the Associated Press.

bs tne associated PreSs.
NEW YORK. Dec 1.-Two thou
sand naval aviation cadets in 1913
different cities will be sworn into the
service tonight on the anniversary
OF Pearl Harbor by means of radio.
1t. Comdr Albert F. Rice, officer
in charge of the Naval Aviation
Cade Selection Board, New York
district, will administer the oath in
the Vanderbilt Theater here on the
Fred Waring program at 7 o'clock.
The cadets in the 1913 cities of the
hookup will respond Their voices
will be audible only to audiences of
the local stations.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
will welcome the cadets into the
service after they have taken their
oaths.
Evening star., 1942-12-07
Russia Begins Operating
Giunt Iron Furnace

By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, Dec. IA giant iron
furnace, described by the Russians
as the biggest in all Europe, went
into operation Friday at Magnito-
gorsk, Soviet industrial center be-
hind the Urals.
The furnace was said to have a
capacity of 400 tons of pig iron a
day.
Magnitogorsk is one of the Soviet
Unions newest and greatest steel
and coal centers, nearly 800 miles
east of the present war front in
Russia.
Evening star., 1942-12-07
Railways Abandon Fioht
For Higher Oil Rates

BY the Associated Press.
Price Administrator Henderson re-
ported today that the railroads had
agreed to withdraw proposals for
freight rate increases on petroleum.
Mr.. Henderson estimated the in
creases involved $50,000,000 annually
in the Eastern States.
A. F. Cleveland. vice president of
the Association of American Rail-
roads, notified Mr.. Henderson that
the railroads had decided to with
draw their proposals. Praising the
action, Mr.. Henderson said it was
"in keeping with the program of
the Federal Government to stabilize
the cost OF living"
Mr.. Henderson last week de-
manded that railroads reduce pas
senger and freight rates, holding
the railroads income was nearly TO
per cent greater than last year.
while operating costs have been
greatly reduced. Mr. Henderson
filed a petition with the Interstate
Commerce Commission asking the
1CC to cancel the rate increases
granted the roads earlier this year.
Uncle Sam needs your waste bacon
grease, drippings, vegetable shorten
Evening star., 1942-12-07

RIGGS Ndtondl Ddnk
Second Nouonal Bunk
Security Servings & Commercial Bunk
Union Trust Company
Washington Lo6n & Trust Co.
Arlington Trust Company
Bdnk Of Bethesda
Prince Georges Bonk & Trust Co.
Suburhm Ndtionol Bunk
Evening star., 1942-12-07
De Ia Borde Reported
Released by Germans
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. IA Vichy radio
broadcast said yesterday that the
Germans. complying with a request
Of the Laval government, had re-
leased Admiral Jean de Ia Borde,
who gave the order for scuttling
of the French fleet at Toulon.
Evening star., 1942-12-07
5 Killed in Turkish Ouuke

ISTANBUL, Dec. 7 tP)-Five per-
sons were killed and nine injured
in series Of earthquake shocks in
the Corum region Of Central
Anatolia, Turkey. it was announced
here last night. Several villages
were reported wrecked.
Evening star., 1942-12-07
Czech Minister Sees
Victory in Two Years

The Allies will win the war for
Europe within the next two years,
Minister Hurban of Czechoslovakia
predicted at the White House today
after he told President Roosevelt
he was leaving soon for London to
report to his government there.
Evening star., 1942-12-07
Hardwood Ship Supply

Colombia believes its "abarco," .
fine, hard wood. can be substituted
for Philippine mahogany for boat
building and hopes to ship more
than 25,o00. 900 feet Of 1t yearly to
the United States.
Evening star., 1942-12-07

Last week the United States Gov
ernment began the task of borrow
ing nine billion dollars from ac-
cumulated savings and idle funds in
a period of several weeks as an es-
sential factor in winning the war
more quickly and completely.
During these critical weeks the
banks and securities firms are con-
tributing their time and effort
without compensation of any kind.
They will explain to you the bene-
fits you can obtain from these new
Victory 2HTo bonds-available
for the first time. Ask your banker
Evening star., 1942-12-07

Liberty Notionol Bunk
Lincoln Nationdl Bonk
McLachlsn Bankinq Corporation
Morris Plan Bonk Of Woshinqton
MunssY Trust Company
Ndtionol Bank Of Washington
Notional Copitdl Bdnk
National Metropolitan Bmk
Notonal Servings & Trust Co.
Evening star., 1942-12-07

In these crowded times don't let
vacant room 90 unused. Rent 1t
through Star Want Ad." MA. 5000.
Evening star., 1942-12-07

American Security & Trust Co.
AnocosHo Bunk
Bunk Of Commerce and Sovinqs
City Bank
Columbia Notionul Bunk
Eost Washington Servings Bonk
Hmlton NaHondl Bonk
w. B. Mbbs & Co.
Evening star., 1942-12-07
DESCRIPTION
OF THE BONDS

Twenty-six year az per cent bonds
due December Is. 1868, callable De-
cember is, 1868. Issued in coupon
or registered form at the option Of
the buyer. Commercial banks will
not be permitted to hold these
bonds until ten years after the
date of issue. There is no limit on
the amount any eligible investor
may purchase. Interest is paid
semi-annually, June Is and Dec.
IS. The bonds will be sold in de-
nominations from $500 to s10O,0o
In the event Of the death Of
holder. the bonds may be redeemed
at 1909 and accrued interest for
the purpose Of satisfying Federal
estate taxes.
Two series Of shorter term obli.
cations: (a) ~ per cent bonds
due June Is. 1948, and (b) u per
cent certificates of Indebtedness
due one year after issuance. These
securities are open for subscription
by banks, and also by all other
classes OF investors, whether
private, corporate or institutional.
Evening star., 1942-12-07

or broker for full details. There is
no limit to the amount you can buy.
Today many American families are
torn apart. Millions have left their
homes or their jobs; thousands have
given their lives and many more are
prepared to do SO. But you are not
being asked to give anything to this
nine -billion-do drive. Your
Government is only asking you to
lend it all the money you can pos
sibly invest; safely and at a good
rate of interest. Please remember!
This is in your interest as we'll as
that of your country.
Evening star., 1942-12-07
he Nine-BilH0n-D0Ilar Victory L.

213e6 Bonds of 1963-68 l4@6 Bonds of 1913
1870 Certificates of Indebtedness, due Dec I, 1913
Sale Will Be Continued Of Treasury Tox Servings
Notes and U. S. Servings Bonds Series E. and G
Evening star., 1942-12-07
INVEST NOW

All member banks Of the District of Columbia Bankers Association offer
their facilities those wbo uab take Advantage unusual otboruny
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
Army Bomber
Crashes; II Die

ROUNDUP. Mont. Dec. 81
QNS) Eleven men were re-
ported killed today when a four
motored BIZ army bomber
crashed in the Doe Mountains,
about 10 miles outside of Roundup.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Stamp re-
ported that the plane crashed
about 4:30 p. m. Detroit time)
yesterday, and Immediately burst
into flames, burning all occupants
almost beyond recognition, except
two who were thrown clear.
The bomber was on a routine
flight from the Lewiston army air
base at Great Falls. Army officials
at the base said a board of Off
GERS would meet today TO deter
mine the cause of the accident.
Names of the crew were not dis
closed pending notification of the
victims nearest OF kin.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
The War Fronts

RUSSIA-gMoscow reports shat
tered German armies begin
general treat south of
Stalingrad, Germans admit
withdrawal according to
plan. page L.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL Giraud an
nounceS arrest of u French
men connected with plot TO
assassinate high perSonages.
including President R6oSeveltSI
personal emmiSSary 10 French
North Africa. page Nv
TUNISIA-Germans admit Brit
ish advance armored patrol
operating south of Tripoli in
effort to- outflank Rommel.
claim most Of patrol wiped
out. page p
SOUTHWEST PACIFIC-AllieS
drive wedge into Jap defenseS
along New Guinea coast; tanks
and artillery inflict heavy
losses on Japs page ~;
American ground forces tear
gaping holes in Jap lines on
Guadalcanal. kill laps at rate
of 25 to l American casualty.
page %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
Navy Lists
1890 More
Casualties

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81 tINS).
The navy today raised its war
time casualty toll 20 20,397 with
the addition of 1890 men reported
dead, wounded or missing IN the
two weeks ended December ID.
OF the total number OF casual
ties. including personnel OF the
navy. marine corps and the coast
guard. $500 were listed as dead,
3,44l wounded and ll,O47 reported
as missing. OF those listed in To-
days casualty report, there were
d0i dead, 63l wounded and $50
reported missing, ---.--------
Total United States casualties
since Pearl HarboT. including the
army. navy and merchant marine,
are now 693lS.
Michigan casualties listed in the
navy report for the period De-
Cembcr 10 - were as follows:
Dead IA, including five from
the Detroit area.
. Missing T.. haIf Of them from
the Detroit area.
Wounded 1t, seven from the
Detroit area and TO outState.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
$500 Flee Homes
Inn Ohio Valley Flood

PITTSBURGH. Dec 81 up
After driving more than 300 per
sons from their homes and forcing
important industrial plants 10 cur
tail or suspend operations, flood
waters rolled to a crest in Pitts
burgh and sped down the Ohio
Valley TODAY.
The weather bureau reported
that the rampaging Allegheny and
Monongahela rivers reached their
greatest height -366 feet which
is 1l6 feet above flood level an ]
a. m and then began a slow re-
ceSSion of one-tenth of foot an
hour.
The crest was the highest since
the St. Pauick'S Day flood OF 1886
when the rivers rose 10 46 feet and
caused damage of more than $780,
100000.
More trouble is anticipated as
the crest moves on down the Ohio
past Wheeling. w. Va: lronton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
Navy Tells Facts, Thof's All

Yet the men in subs a modest lot THEY'VE
been doing it--not telling it.
Their amazing achievements have been unembellished
with publicity There has been the effort to CLAM
orize the submarine service that has some of the
other branches of armed forces
The navy department has issued brief communicates
listing vessels sunk and damaged by submarine action
nothing moreust factual reports But behind these are
stories to make the pulses of Americans pound with pride
The tale Of this submarine is of them
She dshed it out At the end of her second patrol she
ranked third in tonnage sunk
And she came back with unique claim to distinction
MAJ Gen Jimmy Doolte and his fers dropped the first
Cnnfin NnN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
BY MAXWELL HAWKINS
International NsW. Service Special Corrsspondent
'copyright 1912 ny International News serict

UNITED STATES SUBMARINE BASE,
NEW LONDON, Conn, Dec. 31-They're the un-
sung heroes of this war-those hand-picked, hard
hitting officers and crews who man Uncle Sans
submarines!
From the Aeutians to the Coral Sea, United
States submarines roaming the Pacific. They're
punching where it hurts. They're dislupting vital
supply lines, whiting down the number of Jap cargo
ships and warcraft
Victims range from heavy cruisers and aircraft
carriers to- small patrol sampans sunk by gunire
The total destruction of japanese naval and mel-
chant shipping through our submarine action is
approaching the mon-ton mark
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
Il Seized in Plot to Kill Giraud
First Warship TO Shell Jap Sod
Sub
Takes Big Toll

EDITORS NOTE-This is the FIRST of a series Of
articles rereoiiag outstanding exploits Of tinted States
submarines IN the Pacific toid bg officers and
c&nAn haze been action against the The
,,oJy credits American submarines icjth sinking
damaging I5S caeg resSeis IN the Pacific Dec. T.
f94I-oae-ttird Of the Japanese ships accounted for
By American md air torces during the past year.
Far the frst time "details o. those sakjog& mag be
t0H
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
What Day?
Yanks in Pacific Already
Celebrate New Years

AUCKLAND, n. L.. Jan. I. 1913
(UP)e-The New Year fla h c d
across the International Datelinc
today 10 United States forces in
the far Pacific while people in the
eastern United States were \going
to work yesterday and those in the
West were still asleep.
Jan. l, 1913, came TO the British
Tonga or Friendly Islands at 7:40
a. m. December 81. Detroit time.
Twenty minutes later il was
January ] in the Fiji, Gilbert and
Ellice islands. and at $50 a. M.
December 81, Detroit. time. the
New Year reached the United
States forces here.
At 8 a. m, 1913 reached the
troops in the Solomons and French
New Caledonia. and at 10 a. m.
1t was 1943 in eastern Australia.
Theater Bar-3928 3rd
~Oppn House TopiCht ADV
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
Reds Shatter
German Line
In South Area
Soviet Drives Ahead
on Central Don Front.
Smash Toward Rostov

MOSCOW. Dec. 81 (INS).-
German armies south of Stain
grad. shattered by relentless vest
ward assaults across the North
Caucasus by the Red Army, began
a general retreat from most Sec
tors today in the face of severe
Russian attacks.
The Soviet high command de-
clared at noon that most Of the
NaZi forces in this area were re-
treating and at points where they
attempted to resist they were
completely routed.
"A broadcast by the German
radio admitted that Nazi troops
south of the Don River had been
forced TO retreat because of the
severity OF Russian assaults, The
Nazis sought. however, to mini
mize the withdrawal by assert
ing that the retreat was being
made according to plan"
en- the Steppe region south
of the Don,' the Nazi broadcast
reported by Reuters said, 1T
has been necessary to withdraw
from some far advance bases &C.
cording TO plan. South of the
Don the enemy has succeeded in
driving wedges into the Steppe
region in which we occupy q
number of placeS.")
1t was announced in a Russian
communique tina Soviet forces
after capturing the rail center. OF
Kotelnikov. go miles southwest Of
Stalingrad, had captured numerous
more towns in a 30-mile advance.
Through the middle Don area
Soviet troops smashed southwark
toward Rostov. gateway to the
Caucasus on the sea of Azov
toward which the forces from
kotelnikov are driving.
CONTINUED ADVANCE
The high command. announcing
continued advance and declaring
that the Russian troops we're con-
SolidatIng newly-won positions. adj
mltted that the Nazis were putting
up strong resistance on some sec.
tors in the middle Don area.
"On another sector" the com.
munlque said. "a fierce enemy
counterattack succeeded I'm pross-
ing back somewhat one Of our
units. But the enemy was routed
ny counter-blow from the
flank"
A considerable improvement was
made in Soviet positions in Stain
grad when Russian troops.
supported by artillery. forged
ahead and blasted 10 German
olockhouses in the factory area.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
The Weather

The sun VIII set ~ $40 y. m today.
and rise tomorrow At A. ~
The moon sets AZ 2n2 D. M today.
and rises tomorrow Al $40 m
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
Boy, B, Hero
In Re(dpture
OF 6 Youths
Windsor Fueitives
Found in Barn by
Lad Who Gives Alarm

Captured through the alertnesS
OF q group OF l3-year-old boys. the
six iecn-agcd prisoners who fed
the Essex County jail Tuesday
night were back in custody today
under heavy guard
While 10 Windsor and pIoXln-
cial police combed the Windsor
area. the boys. during a routine
hide and seek game discovered
the lugltves hiding iu a harm, 10
miles east of Windsor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
OTHER PLOTS LIKELY

Giraud was then asked If nc
thought there would really be fur.
Their assassination attempts, pos
sibly against himself.
Yes, not only against me-
do not care a great deal. l have
been wounded before-but there
are others, including American
Minister Murphy" Giraud re-
piled.
(The German radio. still capt.
taliZing on Allied problems in
French Africa, quoted reports
from shington that on
December p. three days before
Darlan'S murder. an attempt
was made 10 asSaSsinate Gen.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
DETROIT AREA
DEAD

MARINE CPL REM a BAL
DUCK. 1877 Woodhall avenue.
MARINE CPL ALPHONSE J
BRZOZOWSkI, 1881 AndruS
street. Hamtrack
MARINE PVT. HENRY W
HALEY. 1916 Baldwin avenue.
AARON -kNQP -naAl- Snl.
man, first class. 1923 Green
avenue.
ANTHONY ERCULES SACCO
coast guard seaman, first class
1881 West Dawson street
WOUNDED
NAVY IT. HARRY JAMES
FULLER. s. North avenue. Nj
Clemens.
MARINE SGT NORMAN II.
BOIKE. 1870 Manistique avenue.
SYDNEY J. DUNITZ. navy
storekecper. second class. 1885
parkSide avenue
WILLIAM HOWAT JR., navy
Seaman. second class. 35ST Glad
win avenue.
MARINE PVT. MARSHALL p
SMITH 22l22 RoXford avenue.
MARINE PVT. WALTER r.
SMITH. 1903 Corey street
PHILLIP EDWARD VENT.
navy seaman FIRST class 40 North
SOlNaN street
MISSING
NAVY IT. 0gD BURTON
CHESTER MASON 295 Tuxedo
avenue. Highland Park.
ROBERT THOMAS GRAHAM.
navy seaman. second class. rs 2
NeVberry avenue Pontiac
MARINE PVT ARLE, :
Macy. S5f2 South street.
FRANK EDWARD NORMAN.
navy mess attendant second class
0325 Bangor avenue
WADE ANDREW RUDOLPH.
navy seaman. first class 22ii
Hurlbut avenue
EDWARD SZAFRAN. navy FIRE
man first class, 22sl Hancock
aEpDtIp
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
OUTSTATE
DEAD

HAROLD JOHN CHATELL.
navy seaman. Trenton.
HENRY DACKO, navy fireman
Smiths Greek
RAYMOND BUDWORTH. navy
ships cook, Grandvile.
EUGENE FRANK GEORGE.
navy seaman. Grand Rapids
THEODORE III O l. S l. n A -,
navy ships cook. Muskegon.
WILLIAM G. EOR &c RICE.
navy pharmacist Lansing
MARINE PVT. HENRY RO-
kOSZ. Pinconning.
JAMES Scale. navy seaman.
Lansing
DANIEL HOWELL WYCOFF
JR. navy store keeper. Williams
ton
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
State News
On Page Is

&C.. VI MACARTHUR, DENTIST
llll GriSwold over Kinsels.
Hours; 80. Sundays 1912 ADJ.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
FUGITIvES ROUNDED Up

Les, than TWO hours later they
were rounded up By authorities.
Mud spattered. hungry and suffer
ing from exposure, they were cap
tured wiihou, a struggle.
Meanwhile. r. NJ Gourlay. on
tarlo Inspector OF prisons. arrived
IN Windsor late last night 10 in
vcSugate The break. He said the
.fugitIvcS faced charges Of Jail
break and theft OF three automo-
bilcS.
Tom Kennedy, 6S-year-old guard
who was Slugged during the break.
is slill IN critical condition at
Grace Hospital IN Windsor. II he
dies, the jailbreakerS may be
charged with murder. capital
crime IN Ontario. Gourlay said.
Hero OF the capture was Roland
GignaC. 13-year-old LaSalle boy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
CRIPPLE WAR PLANTS

The upper Ohio River passed
flood stage last night at some
points in Ohio. forcing thousands
OF families to fee from their homes
and GRIPPING moro war plants.
The Jones & Laughlin Steel
Corporation had 10 close it, works
here The Neville Island Shipyards
of The bravo Corporation were
shut down and all employees sent
home.
Several departments OF the East
Pittsburgh works OF the WeSting-
housed Electric and Manufacturing
Company had 10 be closed.
The Ohio River flooded the Am
bridge Shipyards of the American
Bridge Company Operations at
the Wood Works. MckecSport. and
the Nandcrgrilt plant and Mingo
o. works of the Car
Continued ON Next Pare. Col N
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
j. ). Envoy
Also Marked
For Death
Own Close Friends
Jailed, New French
Leader Reveals

ALGIERS. Dec. 81 fUP)-Gen.
Henri Honore Giraud announced
today that he had arrested y
prominent Frenchmen as a pre-
Ventive measure because he be-
lieved there might be attempts TO
.aSSsSSinate him and Robert Muf-
ply. President RooSevelt's diplo-
matte envoy TO northwest Africa.
Giraud revealed that among
those arrested were AZ least two
men who had given the Allies
important aid when they landed
November s.
Some. including four high police
officials, had advance knowledge
of the plot 10 kali Admiral Jean
Francois Darlan but failed To re-
port their information TO their
SuperiorS. Giraud said.
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WOUNDED

LYNFORD l. 4 W r f. y G r
BONDSTEEL. navy pharmacist
Hillsdale.
MARINE CPL. RONALD 3
OLLIE. JoneSvillc.
MARINE SGT. RICHARD II
Eye, Kalamazoo.
ARMANDO GONNELLA. navy
ships cook. Ionia
OLIVER THEODORE GUST.
Arson. navy seaman, BeSSemer
MARINE PVT. PAUL 5. kIZ-
LAITIS. Grand Rapids.
MARINE CPL. ANTHONY T.
KUJAWINSKI Grand Rapids.
MARINE PVT. JOSEPH f.
LEMANSKI. Grand Rapids
MARINE PVT. a EDWARD R
LUDLOW. Alpena.
JESSE REYNOLDS, navy cox
swain, Bay City.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
INTERIOR CLEANING

cit Is an interior cleaning"
Giraud said. explaining that his
action was purely a French
affair
we have arrested people who
helped the Americans 10 land
and those who helped the Ger
mans. as well a. those police
who knew Of the plot against
Admiral Dakan but did not tell
their superiors."
But why arrest your
friends ." Giraud was asked.
II ordered the arrest only Of
those who were acting care
lessly," replied the new high
commissioner successor to the
murdered Darlan.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
MISSING

ROBERT CORNELIUS
GHANN, navy seaman, Van Dyke
DARWIN RAY HARGER. navy
electrician. Dexter
HAROLD DALE PETERSON,
navy hospital attendant, PittSford.
MELVIN PETER PICARD.
navy fireman, Escanaba
WILLIAM EDWARD PRICE,
navy torpedoman, Morenci.
r. d. GERALD ROSS, navy
ships cook, Sodus.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31

Sweetheart Theater Bar-3928 3rd.
Open House Tonight.-Adv.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31
JUMPS ON FUGITIVE

Jumping onto a hay pile during
The game, he landed atop James
Browning, l9. of 1926 Mercer
street Windsor. Browning was
awaiting transfer TO Kingston pen
itentiary to serve seven years for
robbery armed.
The boys ran out nut Browning
overlook them and said he was
"hitch-hlking' to Toronto,
I'VE thought he was lying"
said Roland. $50 we walked away
and hid in the fields"
While the boys watchedffrom
safe distance, Browning and his
five companions left the barn and
took TO the field. Roland. mean
while. phoned authorities from
farm house.
Three of the boys encountered
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-31

o.; Cincinnati, O., and Louis
vile, by.
Hundreds OF residents OF Wheel
ing had left their homes, more
were preparing 10 leave and others
moved TO the second floors. A
crest Of AZ feet - feet above
Head gge---E4as- expected at
Wheeling
A big gas main broke and
caught fire at Green Hill. w. Va.
40 mile, east of New Martinsville.
throwing up "A tower of flame that
lighted the countryside for miles
and reducing the gas supply of
Youngstown. Akron, Cleveland and
Canton O.
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Evening star., 1942-02-22
GENERAL DISPOSITION
OF ALLIED TROOPS

German naval units from their
bases into the open oceans, and the
ever present danger of the transfer
of the French navy to Axis opera
tion, increase the threat of these
bases being taken over by the enemy.
While the naval power of the
United Nations-principally that of
the United States and Britain-is
at present considered adequate for
this worldwide patrol Job and is
growing daily ss fighting ships leavs
ths American and Ar1tish waSA