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Evening star., 1942-07-25
Father Is Given
Three Years for
Child ChoininQ
Earlier Story on Page A-3.)


Ev Ire Associated Press
DECATUR, Ga, July 25-Con-
victed of cruelty in Furnishing three
of his children by claiming them
together under a broiling sun, A.
r. Burney of Scottdale, Ga, was
sentenced today to three years in
prison.
City Court Judge Frank Guess,
who tried the case without a jury,
found the father guilty on three
counts and sentenced him to serve
one year on each.
Mr.. Burney told Judge Guess during
the trial that he chained the chill
dren. Adolph, 8, Flourney, 10, and
Marguerite, IL, Ito keep them from
going to a store and taking things
He said he did not intend to hurt
them.
Investigating officers said the
children had 30-foot, l5l2-pound
log chain around their necks when
they were found in the shadeless
back yard of the Burney home.
Mr.. Burney's wife and 16-year-
old son, A. D. Burney, also are
charged with cruelty against the
children. No date has been set for
their trial.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Woman Tells Court
OF Trapping Driver
After Car Hit Girl
Arlington Motorist
Held for Grond Jury
On Hit-Run Charge

The story of how Washington
woman pursued two colored men in
an automobile after their car struck
a pedestrian and held them until
police arrived was disclosed today
in Arlington County Police Court.
Troy H. Peirson, 28, colored, 2225
N Culpeper street, Arlington, was
found guilty of driving while drunk.
He was sentenced to one year i'm
prisonment and given a Sl00 fine by
Judge B. M. Hedrick. The defend
ant also was ordered held for grand
jury action on hit-run charge.
Half-miIe Chase.
Mrs. Lawrence StombOck, 1920
Cambridge place NV, told the
court she was driving behind the
car operated by Peirson in the 440O
block of Lee highway when his car
struck Miss Juanita Mize, 19, 4603
Old Dominion drive. Arlington.
Mrs. Stombock stopped to let
woman passenger in her car ad-
minister first aid to the injured girl
snd then chased the other machine
and overlook it at Twenty-fifth and
Columbia streets, where she forced
Peirson to the curb-a distance of
about one-half mile from the scene
of the accident.
Blocking Persons car with her
own, Mrs. Stombock stayed there
until Ensign r. j. Suaner of 5612
N. Albemarle street, drove up in an
other machine and when crowd
gathered she went to telephone
: police.
Police Jail Driver.
Police lodged Peirson in jail over
night along with second occupant
of his car. Earl Beverly, colored,
1918 N. Edison street, Arlington, who
was not charged but was held as a
material witness.
Miss Mize was taken to Emergency
Hospital where she was treated and
released.
Arlington Police 1t. James Scott.
who asked Mrs. Stombock how she
had the courage to run down Peir-
sons car, quoted her as replying,
when / saw that happen I forgot
all about being scared and thought
only of having him arrested"
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Milk Drivers, Employers
In Strike Talk Deadlock
Earlier Story on Page Ally

Earlier Story on Page A-1.)
The conference of milk drivers,
company representatives and gov
ernment conciliators adjourned for
lunch today without settlement OF
the controversy over wages, and re-
convened this afternoon at the
Labor Department In an attempt to
avert a strike scheduled for Tuesday
morning.
All participants had expressed
hope for arriving at satisfactory
agreement, but It was known that
the employees and employers were
far apart In their positions when
the conference opened.
DR.. John r. Steelman, director of
conciliation of the Labor Depart
ment. who is conducting the nego-
tiations, said the outlook was mot
too bright" but that every effort
would be exerted to settle the con-
troversy.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Scores! 10 Quit House
For Navy Commission

Representative Secrest, Democrat,
of Ohio, who has represented the
18th Ohio Congressional District for
10 years. plans to resign to accept
a commission in the Navy. he told
the Associated Press In Caldwell,
Ohio today.
Mr.. Secrest, 38, unopposed for re-
nomination at the August IL pri-
mary, said the resignation would be
effective in two weeks.
This country Is bigger than the
18th district and bigger than Bob
Secrest," he said in q statement.
The danger to the country Is 50
grave any man who can contribute
something to its defense In a direct
way should do So"
Evening star., 1942-07-25

was reserved for the army and -four
for rolls was exhausted.
The dinner menu was meat stew
once q week, beans many ways,
macaroni, sweet potatoes, rice, eggs
and green vegetables once a week.
Dessert was served twice a week.
There was chicken on Sunday, and
Turkey on Washington's Birthday.
Usually there was plenty, but the
diet was unbalanced and some pei
lagra and beri-beri appeared.
l found it difncult to purchase
necessities but was able to barter
and once traded safety pins for a
knife and fork.
The japanese were careful about
health conditions with 100 per cent
vaccinations and innoculations
which resulted in the virtual elm
ination of communicable diseases.
I served in the hospital, doing VOL
unteer duty and aiding in the han
ding Of $50 patients daily.
That was Santo Tomas as I left.
Today the picture must be worse
because the rainy season was bring
ing greater confinement and dis
comfort.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Casey Praises Maxwell
And Mission to Egypt
B, tie Associated Press.

BS TIE AssociAteo Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, July 25.-Brig.
Gen. Russell, L. Maxwell, head OF
the United States military mission
IN Egypt, and his men "are making
the desert sit up and talk" r. G..
Casey, British Minister of State and
former Australian Minister to WASH
ington, said after a visit to a United
States project today.
The establishment Is a Splendid
example of American military
housekeeping on a grand scala
large, widespread establishment
which will give added punch to
United Nations efforts in this part
of the world. Mr.. Casey said. II was
much impressed by what saw"
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Brumback Posts Bond
Here in Sedition Case

Earlier Story on Page A-2.)
Oscar Brumback, organizer of No
Foreign War Coalition, Inc, sur
rendered and posted $1,000 bond in
District Court today on a charge of
conspiring to undermine morale of
the armed forces. He was one of 28
indicted here on such charges.
The bond was made by Mrs. Mar
garet E. O'Connor, professional
bondswoman. Mr.. Brumback will
be arraigned on Thursday.
He gave his address as Post Of
fice Box TIL, Benjamin Franklin
Station, Washington, and General
Delivery, Luray, Va.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Baseball
Continued From First Page J

third. Keltner threw out Cullen.
bine. To runs.
CLEVELAND - Heath walked,
Fleming popped to Sullivan. Gaffke
struck out Heath stole second.
Mack walked. Denning famed.
THIRD INNING.
WASHINGTON -Estalella doubled
to left. Vernon grounded to Flem-
ing, Estalella taking third. Evans
singled to center, scoring Estalella.
Sullivan beat out an inf1eld hit to
Keltner, Evans stopping at second.
Clary singled to left, scoring Evans.
Sullivan stopped at second. New
som hit into double-play. Ferrick
to Peters to Fleming. Two runs.
CLEVELAND - Ferrick famed.
Peters also famed. Weatherly
doubled to left. Kelnter singled to
left, scoring Weatherly. Heath
singled to right, sending Keltner to
third. Fleming famed. One run.
FOURTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-Case flied to
Gaffke. Spence lined to Fleming
Cullenbine walked. Estalella flied
to Weatherly,
CLEVELAND-Gaf1ke flied to
Clary. Cullenbine threw out Mack
Denning flied to Vernon.
FIFTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-Vernon singled
to right center. Evans flied tc
Gaffke. Vernon stole second. Sui
Ivan flied to Gaffke. Clary flied te
Weatherly.
CLEVELAND - Ferrick famed
Peters was safe at first on Vernon.
tumble. Weatherly grounded to
Fleming, Peters taking second. In
an attempt to catch Peters of sec.
ond, Newsom threw wildly and the
runner went to third. Keltner sin.
gled to left, scoring Peters. Heath
flied to Spence. One run.
SIXTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-Newsom ground
ed to Ferrick. Case fouled to Heath
Spence famed.
CLEVELAND-Fleming grounded
to Vernon. Gaffke singled to right
center. Mack fouled to Vernon
Denning flied to Spence.
SEVENTH INNING.
Observation-Disclosures went
behind the plate In place Of Den
ming. Peters threw out Cullenbine
Estalella flied to Heath. Ferrick
took Vernon's bunt and threw him
out.
CLEVELAND-Mills batted fol
Ferrick and grounded to Newsom
Peters famed. Weatherly popped
to Cullenbine.
EIGHTH INNING.
WASHINGTON - Eisenstat nov
pitching for Cleveland. Evans sin.
gled to center. Sullivan sacrificed
Eisenstat to Fleming, Evans goinl
to second. Keltner threw out Clary
Evans taking third. Newsom popped
to DeSautels in front of the plate.
CLEVELAND - Keltner flied tc
Spence. Clary threw out Heath
Fleming was safe at first on Yer.
mons error. Gaffke flied to Clary.
NINTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-Case went out
Keltner to Fleming. Spence flee
to Gaffke. Cullenbine flied to Mack
CLEVELAND-Mack walked De.
sautels walked, Mack going to sec.
ond. Kennedy ran for Desautek
Dean batted for Eisenstat anc
fouled to Cullenbine. Boudreal
batted for Peters and tripled Il
right, scoring Mack and Kennedy
Weatherly flied to left, Boudreal
scoring after the catch. Keltnel
singled to right. Heath doubled tt
the left field wall, scoring Keltnel
Evening star., 1942-07-25

with the tying run. Zuber replaced
Newson. Fleming was purposely
passed. Gaffke walked, filling the
bases. Hogan batted for Mack and
famed. Four runs.
TENTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-Eanbree pitch
ing. Hogan catching, Boudreau play
ing short and Grimes playing second
for Cleveland. Estalella went out,
Boudreau to Fleming. Vernon sin
gied to center Vernon was out
stealing, Hogan to Boudreau. Evans
famed.
CLEVELAND-Grimes popped to
Clary. Embree popped to Sullivan.
Beaudreau went out, Clary to Ver-
non.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Flyers
Continued From First Paee.)

the Philippines and in the Aleu-
tians."
But even If you did hurt some
civilians unintentionally. I do not
think history will hold you respon-
sible," he added. "1t is the Japa-
nese warlords who brought on this
war and for the Japanese people
who have been downtrodden under
the heels of these warlords for so
long this may be the only way to
bring them their freedom. Your
mission then is not mission of
death and destruction, but a mission
Of deliverance of liberation.
Il congratulate you and wish you
God-speed.'
Also attending the ceremony
were the wives OF Capts. Watson
and Lawson, the mother of 1t.
Mcclure, Mrs. r. D. Mcclure, and
his fiance, Miss La Vern Rosegrant,
st. Louis.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
|WPB Seizes Forgings
Made for French Planes
BY TIT Associated Press.

BY tft Associated Press.
The War Production Boards in
ventory and requisitioning branch
disclosed today the seizure Of nearly
800 tons Of airplane engine forgings,
originally prepared for shipment to
Trance.
WPB said the requisitioned mate
rial. in which the French govern
ment had asserted an interest as
representative OF the owners, was of
extremely high quality. More than
half of it contains at least 3 per
cent Of nickel. and varying amounts
of other critically needed alloying
elements.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Vargas Broce Removed

RIO DE JANEIRO, July Is Lp).-
Physicians removed hip brace
from President Getulio Vargas to-
day and he was able to stand for
the first time since he was injured
in an automobile accident May /
A medical bulletin stated the Bra
lillian Presidents condition is en-
q tirely satisfactory"
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Arlington Park
~ the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
FIRST RAcE-Purse, $1,000; claimins;
3-year-olds and up: z furlonRs.
Darby Dallas tTh'burD $500 1880 $40
Try Flight Carney $50 4.60
Wonana (Haley) 1880
Time. 1928.
Also ran-ll1inois Star. chicony, Huri
HON Hari, Yank Bomber, Miss Nutmeg.
Gray Mystery. New Enslander. Uncle Eric
and Forefend.
SECOND RACE-Purse. $l.2OO: claim
DriArgo fNeves) $50 $50 800
JaekorAck tArcaro) $50 $50
Lazarus (ClArkD $40
Time. ! :26
Also ran--Donnagina. Rellcoda, Devils
Erolf. Cloudy weather. tpisst. Floy @,
Chance Star. WAwAAld, UaHno.
DAILY Double Paid 3255)
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Marcus FEEDER Dead;
Cigarette Pioneer
p, the Associated Press.

~ tTt ASsoclAteu Presa.
CLEVELAND, July 25.-Marcus
FEEDER, ST., who often told how he
compounded and promoted the first
commercially successful cigarette in
the United States, died today at
the age of 80.
Mr.. FEEDER related that shortly
before 1880 in New York City, he
added Turkish tobacco to the Cap
eral cigarette and designed a set
ting-sun package. The new blend
of comparatively mild Sweet Cap
orals" swept to wide popularity
within six months.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Empire City

b. the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse, $1,000: claiming:
maidens; 2-year -olds; 5h furlones.
ESthete tWalD 1880 40 $50
Happy Lynn tMeade) 260 2.30
Meat Ball (LindberD $50
Time, 1:07A,
Also ran-Kievres. Gaykis, ldentic,
HAripp and Pantheon.
SECOND RACE-Purse. $1,000: claim
Cleo Louise tRenicD 1890 500 80
White Time tMeade) $40 go
Avoca (WalD 800
Time, l:0oas.
Also ran-Afair. Jack Rubens. Hese.
mon. mon IDENTITY. Head Sea- Hish Luck and
DAILY Double paid Sl41)
THIRD RACk-Purse. S1.500. claim
ing; 2-year- -olds: 5A furlonss
Our victory tMeade) 400 800 3.4too
Orphelm (Stout e.00
Time, 1:00%.
Also rsn-Budded, Favorite Trap, City
Bred.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Bel Air

2! tie Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse, $500; allowances;
9-yeAr -ol3s: furlongs.
Royal Flush lHArYelD $50 800 800
Tippy (Martinez) $50 500
Linden Star (Anderson) 1890
Time, 1:Q1.
Also ran-0ay Venture. Omaha Mike
Fancy Friils, SWeetie Face, Deau Foot
Big SneeEe and Lucy's Lass.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
WASHINGTON, c. SATURDAY, JULY 2a 1912
p HI Todoys Results and Entries
~ ~ - u ~ = vs. for Monday
Results
Rockingham Park
eS tie Associated Press.

GS tEe ASSoclAteo freSs.
FIRST RACE-Pu.se. 5000: claiming;
s-year-olds: 5h furlonss
val6ina Secret tAtk'n1 4.eo s.sn go
Private Earl fDe Lara 46n 500
Misinterrret (Madden) 500
Time. 1:nTas..
Also ran-Camavya, valdina Roctet
Devirs Wit. Popendora, Kisses and Five
A. M.
SECOND RACE-Purse. 5000: claiming;
4.yesr-o -olds and .p: furlonss.
Sun Girl tSeabo) 1860 500 go
Iwo Kick tChafnn) 100 $50
Tetra Rock tLynch) ESQ
Time. 1:12's.
Also ran-Marjorie s.. Ranse Dust Bal
last Reef, zscharias and Kniehts Duchess.
DAILY Double paid S37.2O)
THIRD RACE-Purse, 81 900; claiming;
a-yesr-olds and up; 8 furlonss.
Prairie Dog tMoore) $50 300 40
Arselia tSnyder, $50 80
Wake Robin tMcMullen, $50
Also Ai,a.' ranEAsilesro. Flying Silver and
Atom Smasher.
FOURTH RACE-Purse. 81 900: CLAIM
ine; 3.year-olos: furlonss tchute>.
55ss:as3 iass., s,s 'sfSsn:n. 800 ssS
Also rar1-Ask Me. Amy Reish, Ticky
Otis, PAircais, Valdina Advice.
Evening star., 1942-07-25

To keep our independence, instead
OF being kept In dependence, start
regular bono. buying program
right new.
Evening star., 1942-07-25

From Monday through Sunday
there should be many Q bond day.
Buy now.
Evening star., 1942-07-25
Camden
r, ~. Aseo~istad prnee

z, tt. Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Prrse, $1,000: claiming
2-yesr-olds; 5 furlongs.
Pat o. See tWagnerl $50 $50 $50
Wee tSisto) $50 $50
Cantime tHowelD 400
Time, :002s.
Also ran-b Nom De Plume, Medal Time,
Chance Oak, Quarter Time. Broadhead,
c San Valley; c Kiddies Image. Hypeasant
Patterson and Bromley entry.
Shaher and Archer entry.
SECOND RAcE---Purse. 81 900: claim
ins: 4.year-olds and up; furlonss.
Yes or No (Roberts $50 AGO
Hi Stranser tHowelD 2.40
Time. 1:12h.
Also rsn,-smlinx Jack. Allmony Kid,
Hardy Bud. He Said, Crack Favor,
Z Beauzar and Sir Beyidere.
q Brooks and Lacima Stable entry.
DAILY Double paid S21.5OD
THIRD RACE-Purse. ZOO; claiming;
3-year-olds; 9 futlongs tchute).
Mr. Goose tHowell) 7.30 $50 $50
Bright Acre tPannelD $50 $40
roujour tCrawford) $50
Time, 1:A2b.
Also ran---Abrupt. Flying Indian. Dim
sen. Admiral Jim. Elder. Playade, Electric.
Evening star., 1942-07-25

xApprentice allowance claimed.
NE uf
Evening star., 1942-07-25

FIFTH RACE-Purse. $500; claiming:
3-year-olds and upward; 6ia furionss,
Royal Business 115 Spectator 100
Belfonds Boy III Infersire - 100
Hard Telling - l04 Frelan $500 lOe
Royal Echo - ll5
Evening star., 1942-07-25

NINTH RAcE-Purse. seoo elaimins;
Evening star., 1942-07-25

SIXTH RACE-Purse. $1,000; claim
ing; 3-year-olds: Ii. miles.
Newfoundland 1O7 x9poon Bread lis
XCorteHe 106
Evening star., 1942-07-25
By the Associated Press,

SEVENTH RACENPlrse Xl,6oN: claim.
ing; 3-year.olda and upward: ha milAa
Evening star., 1942-07-25

NINTH (SUB.) RACE-purse. Il 600.
3.yeAr. .olds and upNard: fur.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02

Now is the time to look over your job printing needs for the spring and summer The Mug get Office will be glad to consult with you as to your wants and prices on same.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02
U.S 5. Fleet Raids Jap Naval Bases
Weary Malay Defenders Withdraw
 To Singapore Is. -- Swear Hold Out

Undated, Jan. 3l (AP)-Weary Malay defenders with drew onto Singapore Island, destroyed the haf-mile causeway to the mainland and to battle Japans siege armies until help come" Thrown back $50 miles in two months of bloody jungle fighting, the out numbered Australian and imperial troops retired to the 900 island fortress under cover of dark ness Lieut.. Gen A. E. Percva British commander in Malaga, said: "The battle of Maaya has come to an end and the battle of Singapore has started"
 Simultaneously, Japan struck anew into the Indies when sea-borne troops landed at Anbona island site of the big Dutch naval base and furious battle is reported in progress.
 Japan dispatches said the Mikados armies seized con trol of the mainland water reservoir serving Singapore but the island has two big impounding reservoirs and there seemed little immediate danger to have to render like Hongkong.
 Gen MacArthurs hard hitting defenders drove off repeated Jap attacks in the 29-dayold seige. A War Department bulletin said Determined enemy attempts at inftraton of our lines were frustrated and some prisoners taken
 The base at Amboina island is second only in inn portance to the main Indies naval stronghold Soer- abaja Java.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02
MacArthur's Forces On Batan Now
 Only + Mi. From Tip of Peninsula

Washington, Feb (AP) - Gen. MacArthur report ed that the defenders of Batan Peninsula in the Phil ippines repused with heavy enemy losses the latest of series of Japanese attacks, made by the foes best troops which employed new tactics War Dept com munique, reporting developments in the past "A hours, also summarizing savage fighting in the past several days, said Japanese divisions were hurled smultan- eousIy against the American and Filipino lines on the west coast of the South China Sea shore but the in vaders forced back to the coast and either de- stroyed, captured or drowned
 The comunique said the east side of the Penin- sula facing Manila Bay, frontal mass attack was smashed by artillery fire before it got well under way The communque made clear, however, that the Japs have fought their way, during the past three weeks, about half way down the Peninsula. Fighting on the east coast took place in the area of Pillar The War Dept said this point is important road june ton only IF miles from the end of peninsula opposite Corregdor fortress.
 Latest report from MacArthur's staunch defense lines concided with the belief in Washington that the Pacific fleet has recovered considerable measure Of it's striking power lost at Pearl Harbor on December T. and offensive action against JapanS position in the md-Pacifc is regarded as entirely probable.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02
Bum Shooting By German Sub

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 31 (AP) - A story of "bum shoot ing" on the part of an un- usually polite German U- boat crew, was told by 30 survivors of the tanker Ro- chester when they landed today at the naval operat- ing base. The 6,800 ton tanker was riding light when sunk in broad day light off the coast yester- day. Two torpedoes hit her and 13 shells were fired into the hulk.
 Capt. A. L. Clark said 3 men of the "black gang were killed when a torpedo hit the engine room.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02
Dem. Leaders To Raise Funds

Washington, Feb. 2 (AP) - Democratic leader gave heed to the problem of fin ancing the 1922 election campaigns, with the nation preoccupied with the war, while some Republicans in Congress toyed with the hope of winning enough seats in the fall elections to gain majority control of the House.
 Chairman Flynn of the Dem. National Committee, said the annual fund rais- ing dinners heretofore held on Jan. 8 will be staged on Feb, 23, the night the Presi dent makes his next radio report to the nation.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02
20 Filings In 4th Division

FAIRBANKS, Jan. 3l News Miner) - Last hour entries boost ed the roster of candidates 10 20, for one Senator and four rep resentatives in the 4th Division. There are l3 Democrats, Re- publicasn and, ? Independant candidates.
 For the Senate there are: Frank s. Gordon, Fairbanks mer chant, retiring representative, and C. H. "Alabam" Laboyteaux, incumbent, Livengood lawyer, Democrats; John J. Butrovich, Jr Fairbanks insurance agent, Re publican; and Harry G. Watson, Fairbanks insurance and busi- nesmen, Independent.
 Democratic candidates for the House are:
 Harry M. Badger, Fairbanks farmer; Herbert S. Fink, Fair banks U.S.S.R. & M. Co. fireman; Paul F. Glasgow, Chicken min CT. Hugh M. Henton, USSRM en- gineer; Jess D. Lander, incum- bent, Fairbanks cigar and bill lard ha l operator; Mrs. Alaska StoWart Linck, Fairbanks wife of USGRM cashier; Robert s. Me Combe, Firty-Mile freighter; John J. O'Shea, Jr. USSRM cleanup foreman; Earl R. Pil- grim, SsaTpeda, Kantishna, min CT; Leo ". Rogge, incumbent, USSRM Superintendent of Dis tr.butioa; an1 Paul Solka, Jr., Fa rbanks printer.
 The Republicans candidates are:
 Jacob P. Drab'os, Fairbanks miner; Robert c. Ilsley, Fair banks attorney; Henry P. Kar- stems, Fairbanks wood dealer and transportation operator; Irving Nick. Reed, Fairbanks mining sur veyor; the remaining candidate, Julian Guy Rivers, Fairbanks attorney is Independent.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02
Great Damage Done to Japs--ll US.
 Planes Downed, 2 Ships Damaged

Washington, Feb 1 (AP)-Warships and planes part of the Pacific fleet, striking suddenly and fercely, wrecked terrific damage upon Japan's Pacific bases lying the route of supply to the western Pacific combat Many enemy auxiliary ships were sunk damaged, many enemy planes destroyed and install lation ashore heavily battered the Navy reported Sun day in communique, but gave no figures on enemy losses.
 Two America warships were slightly damaged by new Japanese bombs and Il American aircraft were lost it was so far reported This is the first time that American bombs have fallen on Japanese territory, the communique said and the loss of American planes indicated there fierce aerial fighting.
 Admiral Nimitz Pacific fleet commander, reported that no large enemy combatant ships were found and led surmse that the attackers had hoped to surprise units of the Japanese fleet at the Japanese bases on the Marshall and Gilbert Islands.
The Nome nugget., 1942-02-02
Air Corps Men Make Long Trek

San Francisco, Jan. 30 - Aided by Indian trappers, Lieut.. Col. Harold H. Carr and Corporal Richard Pom peo returned safely to Fair banks after being lost for almost 2 weeks in the AL askan wilderness north of the Arctic Circle. T h e Army disclosed their plane was forced down on Jan uary 17th, about 250 miles north of Fairbanks when it encountered thick weather during a flight to White horse.
 Lieut.. Gen. Dewitt, com manding general of Vest ern Defense, commended the men for their resource fitness and soldierly quail ities. The Army said the pair landed on a frozen ri- yer, unhurt. The plane was slightly damaged but they Wer out of gasoline and the radio was out of commits sion. They waited two days .hen started down the riV- CT afoot, carrying packs of bedding, food, camping equipment and firearms. After a long trek, relaying their outfit to successive camps they reached Fort Yukon and obtained trans pOrtation to Fairbanks.
 Both men apparently are n excellent physical con dition. While lost, Army airmen scanned thousands of miles, but because of fogs and storms were un- able to make an effective search.