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Evening star., 1942-11-15
Aircraft Believed
Also Playing Big
Role in Fight
BY the Associated Press.

and japanese warships are slug
ging it out in the vicinity of the
Solomon Islands in an after
math of a heavy American naval
commandment of enemy posi-
tlons on Guadalcanal.
Both sides have suffered losses -
Navy communique said yesterday
but it added that no details would
be reported while the battle con-
tinues because of the value of such
information to the enemy.
The communique described the
battle as "a series of naval engage
ments." This was authoritatively
interpreted to mean that the ships
of both sides were widely deployed
in the Solomons area so that the
battle consists of a number of indiv-
idual actions between groups of
ships rather than a single mass
fight.
1t seemed probable that aircraft
were participating fully, both as
weapons of attack and as the eyes
of the opposing fleets, although the
communique made no mention of
them.
First Word From Japs.
First word of the fresh outburst
OF sea warfare in and around the
battle-scarred islands-where the
airf1eld on Guadalcanal is the prize
which Japan seeks and the United
States is determined to hold-came
yesterday from Toxic.
The japanese broadcast that they
had lost two destroyers and more
than 10 aircraft and suffered dam
age to a battleship. They claimed
wholly without confirmation from
other sources-that Allied losses had
been six cruisers and one destroyer
sunk, 10 planes shot down, two
cruisers and three destroyers heavily
damaged and three transports set
afire.
Toxic in the past always has
minimized japanese losses and
greatly exaggerated the damage to
our forces. The Navy refused to
comment on the japanese claims.
Except for sporadic bombardment
of our positions by light Jap naval
forces and attacks by American
planes on Jap surface ships, there
had been no naval action of con-
sequence in the Solomons area since
October 26, when the japanese
pulled their warships away follow
ing the battle of the Stewart Is
lands, which lie on the eastern
flank of the Southeastern Solomons.
Action Began Thursday.
The present outburst of activity
began Thursday, Solomons time,
when United States cruisers and de-
stroyers bombarded enemy positions
on Guadalcanal northwest of the
airfield from dawn until mid AFTER
noon. Japan's first reaction was to
attack the United States ships with
% torpedo bombers, escorted by
eight Zero fighters.
The aerial onslaught was inter-
cepted by % Grumman Wildcat
fighters - presumably from the
Guadalcanal Airfield sinse there was
no mention of American carriers
In the vicinity-and Is enemy bomb
ers and five Zeros were shot down.
Another nine planes were destroyed
by ships anti-aircraft fire so that
only one Jap aircraft out of the
81 which came over escaped.
The heavy cruiser San Francisco
and destroyer Buchannon were dam
aged in this action.
Warships Sent In BY Japs.
On Thursday night the engage
ments between American and Jap
anese surface forces began, the jap
anese apparently having decided to
send in warships to do what their
planes had been unable to accom-
(See PACIFIC, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1942-11-15
Burburu Bennett Missina

BEVERLY HILLS, Calf, Nov. IA
(P.-Police Sergt. P. R. Smith said
tonight that Film Actor Addison
(TeD Randall had reported his wife,
Barbara Bennett, former screen ac-
tress, missing since last night.
Evening star., 1942-11-15
Congress Group Pushes Bill
To Overhaul War Production
Victory in 8 Months Declared Possible;
Singe Civilian Command Asked
BY JESSE O. IRWIN.

Congressional proponents of single civilian command
all production with its problems yesterday
nounced campaign report out bill setting central office
of mobilization by December They declared the could
be in eight months by reoute overhaulng the
Evening star., 1942-11-15
Weather Forecast

Slowly rising temperatures, gentle to
moderate winds. Temperatures yester-
day-Highest, 81, at $3.50 pm; lowest, %,
at am: 80 at II pm.
from the United States Weather Bureau Report,
Fun Details on Page Az.
Evening star., 1942-11-15

The Evening and Sunday Star is
delivered in the city and suburbs at
75c per month. The Night Final
Edition and Sunday Morning Star at
85c per month.
Evening star., 1942-11-15

(See FILIBUSTER, Page A-8D
Evening star., 1942-11-15

(See RUSSIAN, Page "A.
Evening star., 1942-11-15

zee NEW GUINEA, Page A-8D
Evening star., 1942-11-15

tSee PACIFIC, Page ABB
Evening star., 1942-09-13
Laval Sees u. S. official,
Presumably on Protest

VICHY, Sept IL H).-Chief of
Government Pierre Laval today saw
S. Pinkney Tuck, United States
charge d'affaires, presumably to
hand him his promised protest to
Washington against the attack on
Madagascar.
Laval also consulted Krug Won
Nidda, German consul-general, Vice
Admiral Auphan, naval secretary
and commander of the French naval
forces; Former Colonial Minister
Platon and Former Governor
Giaccobi of French Guinea.
Marshal Petain spoke to workers
in the railroad city of Amberieu, in
the Ain Department, telling them
that RAF strafings of trains in the
occupied zone were "massacres.
The chief of State said his "heart
rises up" at the thought of such
actions.
Evening star., 1942-09-13
Fuel Cut Brings Fire Hazards
OCD Issues Set of Safety Rules for
Operation of Emergency Heaters

With portable heaters coming back
into use because of possible fuel
rasioning, the Office of Civilian
Defense yesterday issued set of
safety rules for the operation of
emergency heating devices.
Emphasis was laid on safe oper-
alton of gas, electric and kerosene
heaters in connection with the OBJ
servance of Fire Prevention Week,
October to 10.
Most portable heaters of stand
ard construction are thoroughly safe
if they are in good condition, are
operated in accordance with the in
structions of the manufacturers and
are properly installed, OCD said.
Insurance Rules Followed.
OCD rules for safe operation to
prevent home fires are based on the
suggestions of the National Board
of Fire Underwriters, the United
States Chamber of Commerce, the
National Fire Protection Associa-
ton and other organizations spon-
soring Fire Prevention Week.
Here are some of the suggestions
which OCD said may save you the
trouble of rebuilding your house:
/. Be sure that the heater is me-
chanically sound. Electrical equip
ment should be repaired by Ii
censed electrician. Worn or frayed
cords or plugs should be replaced,
Gas and kerosene heaters should be
thoroughly tested for leaks and
mechanical faults.
2. Locate heaters so that they are
away from domestic traffic and safe
from contact by children. Fires are
caused by portable heaters being
tripped over and upset or molested
by children.
Keep Away From Combustibles.
8. Be careful that heaters are al
ways kept safe distance from com-
bustibles. Woodwork, furniture and
other household combustibles can be
set afire by prolonged exposure to
Evening star., 1942-09-13
Nelson Tells Workers
To Vote Fast and
Get Back 10 Tools
American Citizens Duty
Is to Cost Ballot, Says
WPB Chairman

Americas war workers were ad-
vised last night by War Production
Chairman Nelson not to stay away
from the polls in the November
election, but to vote fast and get
back on the machines"
Mr.. Nelson said he made the ap-
peal because of the many letters he
has received from war workers in
the last few months inquiring
whether it would be patriotic" to
take time off to vote.
II am completely and totally un-
interested in what candidates and
what parties any one votes for" de-
clared Mr.. Nelson. II have only one
suggestion--when you vote, vote fast
and get back on the machine.
"The war worker is first of all an
American citizen and the first right
and duty Of an American citizen is
to vote. That is the difference be-
tween us and our enemies"
Replying to a letter from a war
worker whom he did not identify
and who said there had been quite
an argument" over whether 1t was
patriotic to take time off from the
plant to vote, Mr.. Nelson said:
"I belieye there is only one an
swer to this question. While !
understand fully the men who
think they should stay on the job
voting Is a duty, not privilege
1t is a. duty, however, that is
allowed only to free men. The right
to vote is, in short, what this wal
is all about. 1t should be one ol
| the few exceptions to the all-impor-
tant rule of staying on the job anc
getting the war materials off the
production lines and on the battle.
fronts. The exception applies to al
elections, national, State or local"
Evening star., 1942-09-13

kerosene and gas heaters and to
some extent electric heaters.
4. Gas heaters should be solidly
installed and supplied by fixed iron
piping. Flexible tubing on gas heat
ers is a constant source of danger
If flexible tubing must be used, the
shut-off valve should be located on
the rigid gas pipe rather than on the
appliance, so that the hazard of
leaking or damaged tubing is min
imized.
5. Protect gas heaters from ex-
posure to drafts. They can be
blown out by strong draft and
become Immediately dangerous.
6. Keep heater wicks, burners and
other parts clean and in good re-
pair.
7. Keep portable heaters turned
off except when a responsible adult
is present.
Kerosene Fire Hazard.
8. Kerosene is definite fire haz-
ard. 1t should be stored in safety
cans in a cool place out of doors
Avoid spilling it when filling heater
tank and adjust burner properly to
prevent flooding and overflow.
9. If it is necessary to use stove
kettle to obtain adequate hot wa
ter do not get into the habit of leav-
ing small flame constantly light
ed under the kettle. Such flames
are easily blown out, filling the room
with highly infiammable gas. o.
curtain, tea towel or other COM
bustible material may fall or blow
onto the burner in such a manner
as to ignite. In addition, many
types of ordinary heating insula-
ton are not designed to Withstand
prolonged and successive heat
Nearby woodwork may become
charred and create a fire hazard.
10. Regard all emergency heat
ing devices as temporary expedi-
ents requiring extra care and eau
ftiOn
Evening star., 1942-09-13
Tea Dance Planned
For Men in Service

A USO tea dance will feature
servicemens entertainment from
3 to 6 o'clock this afternoon under
the direction of the National Cath
olic Community Service, 918 Tenth
street NV.
At 6 O'Clock free supper will be
served to the first 200 servicemen
showing up at st. Jerome's Catholic
Parish In Hyattsville, Md.
Clubrooms at the National Cath
olic Community Service will be open
all day to servicemen.
Evening star., 1942-09-13
Child Killed by Anvil

LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. IL tP0.-
Three -year-old Annie N. Nolt of
nearby New Holland was killed to-
day when she was impaled on the
point of 150-pound anvil. The
child was trying to climb onto a
work bench. The anvil slid off
and fell on her.
Evening star., 1942-09-13
Sabotage Clue Hunted
As Death Toll Mounts
To Tin Plane Crash
Plenty Of Motor Left
For Study by Techniciuns.
Special Agent Says
By the Associated Press.

= By the Associated Press.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 12.-
Possibility of sabotage was
studied today by the Federal Bu-
reau of Investigation in the
crash of blazing, rilotless plane
which hurtled through the roof
of a Curtiss- Wright airplane
division building, killing II per-
sons and injuring 35.
1.-THE FBI is making an inquiry to
determine whether or not there was
sabotage involved" Special Agent
Kenneth M. Piper said. There was
"plenty of motor left" from the
plane, he added, for examination by
technicians.
Two plant workers were killed out
right In the crash of the wildly spin
ming craft late yesterday, three
others died within the next few
hours and seven died today. Five of
the injured are in critical condition.
Flags at Half Staff
AS flags at the plant were ordered
lowered to half staff for three days,
1t. Col. Clyde H. Mitchell, Army Air
Force representative, said the men
"died In the service of their country,
Just like the men in the armed
forces"
The list of dead:
Francis Ryan, Is, Kenmore, N. Y.
Lester Glenn, 35, Buffalo, a civil
ian employed as an Army inspector.
Paul Chase, "a, Glens Fall. N. Y.
Martin Till, 81, Buffalo.
Salvatore Palneri, 81, Buffalo.
Carlson Rauh, As, Buffalo, a ci-
william employed as an Army in
spector, who celebrated his 10th
wedding anniversary with his FAM
ily few hours before he was IA
tally burned.
Frank Warda, At, Buffalo.
Joseph Sciolino, At, Buffalo.
Norman Savage, 46, Buffalo.
Laverne Voelker, 20, Buffalo.
James E Collins, so, Buffalo.
Meanwhile, Test Pilot j. Bertrand
Purnell, "a, who parachuted two
miles away from the plant after the
plane caught fire, told hospital in
reviewers he stayed up there until
I couldn't stand the heat any
longer"
Tried to QueH Flames.
II certainly tried certainly
tried to put out the flames before
I jumped" he added. "The flames
kept coming UP and hitting me in
the face. I couldn't stand the heat
Il had to jump"
Mr.. Purnel received severe burns
Plant officials said the pilot, q
veteran of more than $500 hours
In the air, was making a routine
test of the plane when he was forced
to jump at high altitude due to a
fire in the plane from unknown
causes"
The ship crashed to the concrete
floor of the building, skidded nearly
60 feet, disintegrating and scatter
ing parts over 30-foot radius.
One worker said:
Therell be some great stories OF
heroism on the part Of the workers
when the whole picture unfolds
Many Of the men wrapped blankets
around their heads and darted ir
through the flames and smoke te
carry the injured to safety. Some
of these rescuers were burned them.
selves"
Evening star., 1942-09-13
57fh Liberty Ship
Launched at Baltimore
Rs the Associated Press.

Rs the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 12.-The S. S.
Ralph lizard was launched at the
Bethlethem-Fa Fairfield Shipyard to-
day, the 57th Liberty Ship to hit
water this year.
The vessel, named for Revolu-
tionary War diplomat and Senator
from South Carolina. was christened
by Mrs. Charles E. Keyes of Balti-
more, wife of an employe in the
yards fabricating plant.
NORFOLK, Va, Sept. IL 0P).--
The $4,000 ton. alI-welded tanker
| Virginia, built by Welding Engin-
eers, Inc, for the National Bulk
Carriers at the Army base at a
cost of $4,000, 900, was launched
sideways today.
The tanker took her name from
another all-welded tanker which
was built and launched sideways
here about two years ago, and which
was torpedoed in recent months,
Evening star., 1942-09-13
AnqIer Lunds Crude Rubber

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. II (P).--
Casting from Mississippi seawall,
Rene Clerc, veteran bar pilot,
hooked a springy bundle and
yanked ashore 300-pound bale of
crude rubber.
Evening star., 1942-09-13
Madagascar
Continued From First Page

that. completion of the British oc-
cupation, which began with the
seizure of the northern naval base
of Diego Suarez in the initial op-
Grafton last May, is but a matter
of time
Evening star., 1942-09-13

The Axis is watching you; keep
'em signing, while you keep buying
War savings stamps.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
Promotion
of Andrews
Is Delayed

Washington, May 6.-(AP)-
confirmation of the promotion
of Rear Admiral Adolphus An
dreWs to the rank of vice admiral
was held up by the Senate naval
affairs committee today after
senator Brewster, Republican,
Maine, raised the question OF
placing responsibility for the fire
which Quilted the former French
liner NOrmandie at her New
York berth.
Andrews has been placed in com
lland of the Atlantic sea frontier
from the Canadian border to SaVan-
nah, Ga.
brewster said that the question
VI sea defense was of so much con-
c'rh IN New England that he prefer
req to await secret testimony from
secretary Knox before further con-
S'oeflhg the Presidential nomlna-
tlUu
NhaTman Walsh, Democrat, Mas
Hdchuso,ta. said that three inVestlga-
"ohS-by the Senate and House naval
Iom1n1ttces and by the Navy itself
u'o not show any neglect of duty by
me admiral. who commanded the
u3Fel district at New York Wher
"s HarNl@ndls burned
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
Caribbean
Vichy Bases
May Be Next
Washington Reported
to be Consid ering
Seizure of French Is
lands Thanking Pana-
ma Canal; News From
Other War Fronts.
(BE The Associated Press)

(HE The Associated Press)
British troops plunging 20
mile thruugh the jungles in
French Madagascar were re-
ported meeting "stiffening re-
sistaUeo' today as Washington
considered d possible United
States move against Nichy-con-
troIIed bases thanking the
Panama Canal.
Washington diplomatic sources
said the Nichy governments
fight against British occupa-
tion at Madagascar could be
construed as hostile to the
United Nations and that it
raised the question Of whether
French bases in the Caribbean
Martinique, Guadeloupe and
French Guiana-should be al
lowed to remain in Nichy hands.
\ bulletin from French head
quarters on Madagascar said the
islands entire air force had been
thrown into action against re-
neWcd British bombing attacks
and declared: 1--WE are resisting
along the first line of re%doubts."
London military quarters said
the British commanders, infantry
and marines who landed on the
l,000-mile long island at dawn
Tuesday were now closing in on
the key Diego Suarez naval
base.
These quarters acknowledged that
the Stand defenders, under orders
from Nichy to fight to the end, were
putting up sharp resistance, but SAID
the Brush advance was progressing
"Sau>tactorily.'
Nlcny reports last night said the
Brush. estimated by the French at
10000 troops, had reached the town
OF ~Andrakaka, only four miles from
the naval base.
The German controlled Paris radio
SAID.
Fighting has been going on in
MADAGASCAR for "a hours, and a
handful of French colonials, without
hope OF help or reinfOrCementS from
the home country, has been fighting
step by .tep against the British ag
gIe-~or>.
Acting with the full consent OF
III" United States, the British
moved into Madagascar to pre-
vent a threatened axis seizure
OF the strategic island. which
commands allied sea cOmmuni-
Continued on Page Eight)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
British Planes
Over France

Vichy, May e. tAP) -AdVlccs
from Paris said today thai an air
alarm sounded in the Gcrman~oc-
cupicd French capital during the
night,
At the same time there was mount
ing attention to recurring am aH-
tivitv over ~unocCupicG France DT
what ~Frcnchmon generally assumed
to be British planes although an m
formation office statement mention
ed no nationality.
Earlier a Vichy broadcast said
an1I-aircraft guns Of Clerment-Fcr-
! rard and Lyon went into action last
night against aircraft that were no;
identified.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
Germans Lose
1900 Men

Moscow, May 6,-(AP)-Morc
than 100 Of Gcrmany's Kalln'n
front troops have been slain in -
hours Of fighting and the survivors
show signs of nervousness by illu-
minating no-man's land nightly with
star shells, the Russians said today.
This ~precau1iOn against surprise
thrusts ~ the Red army is an adap-
tation from trench warfare Of
1918.
OF developments yesterday, how
ever, the governments midnight
communiquc said "nothing of I'M
poltance took place
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
Stuttgart
British Bombers Hit
G ERIN a n Industrial
City Second Night in
Succession.

Tendon, May 6.-(tF)-In-
duStrial plants in Stuttgart
again were bombed by the Raj
for the second night in success
sion last nc,ht and British raid
crS also attacked other targets
in southern Germany, the Brit
iSh reported today.
The raids Yer the third in a row
against Germany since the start of q
new series of aerial assaults Sunday
on Adolf Hitlcr'S War and industrial.
machines.
From these and other engagements
four bombcrs arc missing, the all
ministry announced.
1t said the docks al Nantes were
again bombed and alrdromeS OF
northern France and The Low COun-
tries were attacked.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
Secretary Hull
Promises Reply
TO French Action
Whether r e ply to
Vichy's Rejection of
American Note Will a
New Note or in Form
of Action is IMAM
swered.

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
POSSE STILL HUNTS
O c. FUGITIVE

Hamlet. May 6,-(APD-All roads
between Hamlet and ChcraW, 5. c.,
were blocked today by a posse Of APP
proximatcly 300 officers and men
searching for a heavily armed Negro
alleged to have shot to death five
person. including Police Chief John
& T.N~rI
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-06
Other Forts
In Bay Also
Captured
General Wainwright's
Forces, Outnumbered,
Hungry and Exhaust
ed, Forced to Give Up
Defense of Manila
Bay.
(By The Associated Press)

(BN lhe Associated PreSS)
Overwhelmingly outnumber-
ed. hungry and exhausted, Lieu
tenant General Jonathan Vain
Wright'~ forces surrendered to
the Japanese today after %
days of fiery siege in the battle
Of Manila Bay.
A War department bulletin
issued at Ills q. m. EWT -
more than l6 hours after the
Japanese launched a midnight
landing assault on Corregidor
island fortress = announced
briefly:
So. Resistance Of our troops
has been overcome. Fighting has
ceased, and terms are being ar
ranged covering the capitula-
ton Of the island forts in Man.
ila Bay
.NhcUt 1000 American and
Filipino men and women were
believed involved in the surren-
der of the four midday forts
after holding out for nearly a
month against Japanese forces
which overran Bataan peninsula
on April g.
Besides Fort Mills on Cor
regidor, Forts Drum, Frank and
Hughes Oh three other smaller
islands guarding the entrance to
Manila Raw Slcrumhed to the
Evening star., 1942-08-02
Dividend Meetings

NEW YORK. Aug. l tSpeciaD Among
the important companies which will hold
dividend meetings in the coming week are
American chicle Co. Biselow-sanford Car
pet Co.. Inc. Brunswick Bake Collender
Co, Faiardo suear Co. Of Puerto Rico,
General Motors Corp, Hanna tM, A. Co,
meetinas Of compan nies definitely scheduled
IS reporsed by Fitch Investors Service as
follows:
Monday. August 3.
Brunswick -Balke-Collender Co. common
collins 1 Aikman corr. : Der cent con-
'StGe General n'aa Motors Corp. s. preferred and
Hanna M. ID Co.. common and SIS pre-
HARRISON Walker Retractori.s Co. g per
cent preferred and common, II an.
Mullins Manufacturing Corp. 81 pre-
ferred, 100 pm.
simonds Saw & Steel Co.. common, 1:30
cent AZ hrss preferred. d. s:is %' ann anu Del
Brown Shoe Co. Inc, common. 10 m.
., cushman,s Sons, Inc, per cent pre-
Fajardo sugar Co. of Puerto Rico, COM
Homestake Mining Co, common. 3 pm.
Murphy hMl, e: g. c., common: II am
Socony-Vecuum OH Co, Inc, common.
1890 am.
Timken Roller Bearing Co. common
1890 am.
Union Tank Car Co., common.
Wednesday, August 8.
Atlas Powder Co, common, 2 pm.
Bieelow-San anford Carpet Co., Inc. per
cent preferred and common. a3O am.
Bristol Myers Co. common, IL am.
Federal Light Traction Co., So pre-
ferred, IL am.
Thursday, AuEust 4.
Crown Cork IL Seal Co.. Inc. S2 25 pre-
ferred, 12 noon.
Friday, AuEust =.
American Chicle Co.. common. 1890
pm.
Dayton Power Il Light Co.. Al per cent
Metal d Thermit Corp. Per cent pre-
ferred and common.
am.