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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
LARGE CROWDS SEE
GOOD RACES DAILY
in HAMILTON MEET

The local running race meeting SO
far in its second week is going over
in big way. Beginning Monday, the
post time was again set for Ais p. m
Despite the daily rains and disagree
able weather, large crowds have turned
out to enjoy the sport.
The third running Of the Hamilton
endurance classic at the merry mara
thon distance of two miles and one
sixteenth will be a feature Of getaway
day, July 25. In this dizzy test OF
speed and stamina, the field races past
the grandstand five times.
The management is well pleased
with the thousands of visitors from
Middletown, Columbus, Lima, Dayton
Eaton, and quite large bunch OF
sports from Richmond, Ind; Cincin-
natl, Newport, and Covington are here
daily.
Post time for Saturdays races is
2:15 p, m.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17

the hearts and souls of workers is 60
ing to be helped by scolding and lee
turing them.
What we suggest is that our high
pressure propagandists confne them
selves to statements something like
this:
Boys, you're doing a swell job.
Keep up the good work."
A pat on the back Of this kind will
do more to make workers exert them
selves even further than all the slo-
gans in the world
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
TRADES COUNCIL

The Hamilton Cooperative Trades
and Labor Council met in regular ses-
sion Tuesday night. President Ralph
Morningstar presided.
The credentials of Dale Minter to
represent the National Association of
Letter Carriers and Willard Gillespie
to represent Fire Fighters Nnion, No.
20, were read, received and delegates
obligated
A communication was read from
Gus Miles, secretary of the Middle
town Trades and Labor Council, in
regard to holding the Labor Day out
ing at LeSourdsville Lake. He said
they would have their committee at
the lake Friday night at o'clock
The Hamilton committee will meet
them there
The chair appointed the following
delegates to serve on the picnic COM
mittee: Charles Chaplin, Ray Caldwell,
Stanley Ogg, Joseph Spaulding, Ralph
Morningstar, H. H. Howard, Charles
Elble, and Frank Vidourek.
The trustees reported on the condi-
tion of the temple and the need of
cleaning and redecorating. They were
instructed to ascertain the cost of the
work.
The trustees will audit the books
and report at the next meeting.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17

Oscar Davis, and whether or not Oscar
Davis had cheated him.
What will remain to trouble con-
scientious citizens of Virginia is poll
tax system which disfranchises the
poor and system of land usage which
wastes the national heritage and in
fiicts hardship on all involved in it.
We hope that the Virginians who
pleaded for Odell Waller and the con-
scientious governor who granted five
reprieves before refusing to grant a
sixth reprieve or a Communication will
find it possible to unite in trying to
change those conditions.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
Shocks Photo Studio
Now On S. Third St.

The Shook Studio, formerly located
at South Front and Ludlow Streets, is
now in the new remodeled location at
BAT South Third Street. Art Shook,
proprietor, said business developed so
rapidly in the past year that it was
necessary for him to seek larger quar-
ters. His new location is the next
building south of the building occupied
some years ago by the Hose Fire Com
pany No. 2.
Shook is well equipped to do all
kinds of developing, and if it's a new
camera you need, see Art Shook, he
sells them.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
Employment At Top High

Washington, D. C. (ILNS). = En-
ployment gained $4,000 from mid
April to mid May, Secretary of Labor
Perkins reported, the May total of
Al POI 900 registering a record high.
1t exceeded the previous peak, in De-
cember, 1941, by 128,000 and the level
of May, 1941, by 2,299,OOO. None of
the figures includes agriculture or
military services.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
Fifth Sugar Coupon
Valid Until July 25th

Coupon No. in the war ration book
will be valid until midnight, July 25,
for the purchase of two pounds of
sugar. After July 25 the coupon is
invalid and will be rejected by dealers
if presented at their stores after that
date.
Coupon No. 6 for the purchase of
two pounds of sugar will be valid from
July 26 to midnight, August %.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
To Be Brigadier- General

Oxford, Ohio. John Edwin Hull,
Greenfield, has been recommended by
President Roosevelt for promotion to
Brigadier General. The forty eight :
year-old former Miami University stu
dent left college to enlist in the first
World War and remained in service
after the armistice.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
News Drivers Sign Pact

Tacoma, Wash. (ILNS)-The News
paper Drivers Union GA. F. of L.
Teamster affiliate) has signed first
time agreement covering the entire
outside circulation personnel of the
Tacoma News Tribune, leading daily
paper of the city. The agreement
provides for an increase in pay of
$3.50 per week, severance pay, senior
ity, and two weeks vacation with pay.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
Annual Democratic Picnic
Set For Saturday, Aug. S

The twelfth annual picnic and out
ing of the Butler County Democratic
Club will be held at the Butler County
Fairgrounds, Saturday, August 8. This
will be one big affair and the commit
tee invites all good Democrats, and
the public as well, to attend. Don't
forget the date-August 8.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
VIRGINIA ENDS
A CHAPTER
(From the New York Times)

Odell Waller, put to death in the
Virginia State Penitentiary, is beyond
all explanations or forgiveness. He
took mans life, his landlords, and
the state took his, penniless negro
sharecropper. 1t will never again be
of much Importance to determine
whether or not he intended to kill
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
Union Takes Overtime Pay
In War Bonds And Stamps

San Francisco, Calf. = West coast
members Of the Masters, Mates and
Pilots CA. f. of L. voted 2 to to
take all overtime pay in war bonds and
stamps. They also arranged to take
half of their war bonus the same way.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17
Bartenders' Outing Aug. 8;
Many Features Are Added

From reports that are being made
by the Bartenders' outing committee,
necessary arrangements are being
completed for that picnic to be held
at the Butler County Fairgrounds
Sunday, August g. Many new enter
tanning features will be added this
year and if there is nothing standing
in your way on Sunday, August 8,
you are most cordially invited to at
tend. The admission is free.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-07-17

A good executive is one who can
turn abstract nouns into concrete
verbs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
Auto JobIess Aid
Put Up TO State
Times stan Correspondent

LANSING. Feb. 10. Back this
morning from governors con.
ference in Washington Governor
Van Wagner >aid today the bur
den Of providing assistance 10 auto
workers thrown out of work by
the changeover TO defense produc'
ton rests with the state LegiS.
Iature.
IL am convinced there isn't a
chance OF Congress providing
funds" h. said. There may be-
grant Of some kind, or NPA
help coming through. hut the
Presidents $500. 100000 di>em-
ploNment aid hill il definitely
dead In committee.
All the governors talked TO
were very sympathetic with
Michigan's problem. but they
are afraid of liberalization Of
unemployment compensation.
What We need j. immediate
help for the unemployed and
not help SiN months from now.
Everyone will he working
then"
The federal proposal would have
guaranteed 81 week tn land
of auto tvotkors Bills before the
,larc legislature would pIoyid,
SO week for ~ week, and Ic.
luce the waiting periot nom two
10 one week
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
70 Still Missing
From Sub-Sunk Ships

An EASTERN CANADIAN
PORT. Feb. Is up Survivors
OF two more merchantmen torpe-
docd and sunk IN tho North At
lantic said today that 70 persons
still wcrc missing from the ship,
ThiTt,-nnC crow member, from
a Br in trci.h'ci and MN, >"a-
mon and live passengers from q
Greek foignler were landed here
yesterday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
China Pledges Loan Report

CHUNGkING. Feb. Is tUP).-
Generali>slmo Chang Kai-Shek
has promised President Roosevelt
a detailed report on the use
p tanned for the $500. 600 700
America is lending China.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16

Japanese residents:
PERCIVAL: "AIl Japanese
residents interned by British
authorities have been sent to
India. However. their lives are
fully protected by the Indian
government"
YAMASHITA: az want TO
hear whether you wish to sur
render or not and II you will, 1
insist that II should he uncondi-
tionally. What il your answer.
yes or no."
PERCIVAL: "WiIl you give
me until tomorrow
YAMASHTTA: Tomorrow (: /
cannot wait and 1t must be un-
derstood then that the japanese
forces will have to attack to-
night"
PERCINAL: How about
waiting until 1882"
YAMASHITA: IF that il to
be the case, japanese forces will
have 20 resume their attacks
until then. Will you say yes
or nO?"
1000 TO KEEP PEACE
Percival remained silent and
Yamashita said:
II want to hear a civil answer
and l insist upon an uncOndi-
tional surrender. What do you
say ."
PERClNAL: Yes"
YAMASHITA: "AIl right.
Thenthe cease firing must be
issued quickly-at 10 p. m.
will Immediately send 1000
japanese troops into the city
area for maintaining peace and
order. Do you agree To that >"
PERCINAL: YES"
YAMASHITA: III YOU violate
these terms japanese troops
will lose no time i'm launching a
general full offensive against
singapore city"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16

/ ar Last ms VIE Is attempting
amid much distraction. TO resume
he profession as a surgical nurse
MAYBE YOU think haven't
been worried" she sighed at
wasn't that thought anything
could happen to him, but il was
just not hearing.
II don't care how much his
medals weigh or how much fame
he has when he comes home,
just 30 he comes back and
quick. You see, he always was
q hero Ia me"
The 30-ycar-old wife last hearC
November % directly from heI
now famous husband who for.
merry wrote three or four times
Continued on Page Four
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
100000 Men
Here Register
In Army Draft
All County Males.
20 through a.. Sign
at 236 Bureaus

More than 100000 Way IN Q
County men from 20 through a.
years old were registering for
eeieetRe service today at 236
schools. public buildings and draft
board headquarters and a. huge
defense plants where they are
turning out the arms with which
some OF them VIII fight,
Registrations bureaus opened at
: "A m. and VIII remain open until
g p. m Men who registered before
arc not required TO register again
The men who were registering
were those who became 20 years
OF age before Dec. !. 1871 and
who have not yet reached the
age of a.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
PARLIAMENT BATTLE

Many members OF Parliament
were prepared 10 launch bitter at
tacks on members of ChurChilrS
cabinet, particularly First Lord of
the Admiralty A. V. Alexander,
Admiral Of the Fleet Sir Dudley
Pound and Air Secretary Sir
Archibald Sinclair.
II was indicated that Churchill
is ready 10 agree 10 full dress
war debate in the House following
his next speech there in order 10
test the feeling of the House be-
fore taking any action TO reshuffie
his cabinet.
Churchill may he called on for
a full statement explaining events
at Singapore, the escape Of the
Na7i warships charm orst,
GneiSenau and PrinZ Eugen. and
the ANS counier-offenslVe in
Libya.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
The War Today

LONDON 10000 imperial
troops captured by laps at
Singapore Page IT,
TOkIO--Japan ubilant at
Singapore falL. claims all %
y cuemes bases CPage 40
BATAVIA Full <cslo sea.born.
invasion - Sunalrs launched.
OH confer fails Page II
ri SSIN Rods reported nearing
old Polish border in central
front advance. Page -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
Daniel Boone Of Bronx
Registers for Draft

NEW YORK. Feb. Is 1NSl.--
\ famous name was added today
10 the roster Of American man.
power when Daniel Boone. "a.
registered with local draft board
No ll6 IN the Bronx.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16

pretty Mrs. Jean Wcrmuth Of
@231O East Jefferson avenue. 81.
Clair Shores. fuuercd nary An
cyclash today when informed that
her husband. Capt. Arthur Will
Lam Wcrmu,h. was Gen. Douglas
NacArthur'S rival for fame in the
Philippines.
But news that he now sports n
Van Dyke beard brought loud eN-
clamatiou>.
"ShuckS. knew that big guy
would he a hero" she said
But I can't imagine that hand
some mug Of his In beard"
DOWNS II6 JAPS
For shooting down Al least ll6
soldiers like ducks in a
shooting gallery" and for captur-
ing many more, Wcrmuth. at
tached TO the 57th Filipino Scout
Regiment, has won the Silver Star
fol gallantry. the Purple Heart
with two clasps. tho Distinguished
Service Cross for extraordinary
hcroiSm and promotion 10 cap
tanCy.
Three times ne was wounded.
Each umc hc bounced ont Of the
h pual in a minimum of time 10
ceri W. h- o. s'e~ c>ploi's.
I.'. vpl q N tho 7du "a.
ZION a. IN fellow Officers and men.
While the 1l-yedr-old daredevil
performs featS OF heroism in the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
RAF Bombs Axis

LONDON, Feb. Is up Brit.
i>h bombcrs attacked the docks al
81. NazarIrc on the French At
lantc coast and bombed Ash
supply ship, or Nort3y l7~ ni'ht
The AT rrrl.t ri ~ ~ 7-
20 MISSING
zen. Hugh =. Joh nSon.
".AmpricaS Fighting Thinker
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
COMPACT CABINET

Parliamentary critics called tcr
a smaller, more compact war Cabi-
net and appointment Of defense
minister who would free Churchill
OF double duty" Churchill q
present is both prime minister
and defense minister.
M m bers Of Parliament
WaIned the News Chronicle
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
MEDITERRANEAN CLOSED

Churchill also admitted that the
is closed TO anti
AXIS shipping. But he pledged 4
continued fight 10 ultimate vic
tory and said that in this struggle
the vast resources" Of the United
States will play decisive role.
Although Churchill delivered an
eloquent plea against pickering
over loss of Singapore and other
reycrscs. the London News Chron-
icle predicted an even more
acute political crisis" than that
which followed the British defeat
in Norway in 1870
AT Canberra. Australian
PRIME Minister John Curtin
SAID.
THE fall OF Singapore can
only he described a. Australia's
Dunkirk. II opens the battle OF
Australia"
Australian Army Minister
Francis torde said he was un-
able 10 indicate whether Aus
ualian troops had been evacu-
atcd from Singapore.
a British radio broadcast
said the Berlin radio admitted
that BfltfAh-aHd- empire farceS-
on SIngapore lsland wore faLlh.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16

4 lottery VIII be held next
month 10 determine the order in
which Class IA men in the new
draft viii be- called Men who fail
10 register before the deadlIne arc
subject 10 pro>eou,.ta with maxi
mum penalties Of $1,000 fine, 10
years Imprisonment or both
Today registration was expected
10 carry Michigan >clcctINe Serv-
ice lists we'll oNer A million names
Nationally including men already
called 10 the colors. there We're
expected - be rs 600 900 men reg
i>,crcd a. potential >electeeS.
approximately $1,000 TO 1900
mon IN the metropolitan area
were estimated 10 hav" signed
~ in advance registrations yes
terday and Saturday
Included among early rcgi>trauts
was Jcrald SumSon, 81. Of S5Sl
Lauder avenue He has a son.
Robert. l., now serving IN the
marines and brother-ln-laW.
Mai EdWn iIakala also ~ the
marines. S'mSon. father of two
younger children. registered IN the
Puhman School JOY road and
RObFSon avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
IN THE
NEWS
BROTHERHOOD WEEK
Dedicated to Liberty and
Unity

BY CHARLES =. RICkMAN
AVATIONAL brotherhood
" week i'm the United
States, scheduled from
February ID to %, is having
its eighth annual observance
this year.
Events compel this Observ-
ance in an atmosphere of war.
The American nation is en-
gagged i'm a great military
struggle.
Millions of our people are
being trained for military
tasks.
Casualty lists have already
appeared, and will be dis
tressingIy longer and more
frequent before the ends for
which we are fighting are ac-
cOmplished.
Wherefore, skeptics inquire
as TO what has been accom-
plishcd by past Observances
of brotherhood week, and
what is To be accomplished
BY its observance now.
The answer is found i'm the
fine spirit of patriotic and
religious brotherhood which
so largely prevails in America
today.
Eight years ago, thought
full and responsible Americans
were shocked by the increas-
ing Indifference of many OF
our people 10 the most sig
nificant values and the most
essential duties of American
citizenship.
There were insidious cam
paigns of religious and racial
intolerance abroad in the
land.
There were malicious dis
arrangements Of the demo-
cratic system of government,
abusive reflections upon our
historic and immortal Amer
lean founders. and persistent
challenge Of the basic princi-
pies of the American way OF
life.
The inevitable result Of this
caIlOus and growing disre-
gard of fundamental Ameri-
cani>m by 80 many of our
people was the impairment,
for perhaps the first time III
our national history, of the
wholesome institutions upon
which freedom rests.
brotherhood week was in
augurated to stem this evil
tide which was running
against the natural instincts
and rpai- character ef-euF
people.
1t was designed 10 check
further intruSions OF intoie-
rance. injustice and prejudice
which at that time had al
ready made Europe and other
parts of the world ripe for
tyranny and war.
II has been amazingly sue
Ces,iul.
1t has modified the
churches of America, ire
spcctive of creed, for the
service of democracy.
II has restored the conf
dcncc of the American people
in the democratic system,
and has renewed their pride
in American history and their
appreciation of the American
statesmen and patriots who
Continued on Next Page, Col. II
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
British Lose
All Soldiers
On Singapore
Believe Munitions,
Other Supplies
Also Captured

LONDON. Feb. IS (INS).--
British military authorities estf-
mated today that about $4,000 im-
perial troops were captured by the
japanese when Singapore fell.
They said there was no evidence
that any extensive evacuation OF
imperial forces from Singapore
preceded the surrender.
Lieut.. Gen. A. F. Percival. com.
mander of the British forces In
Singapore. may have surrendered
with his troops, it was stated.
Percivals last message to Gen.
Sir Archibald Wavell. supreme
commander of United Nations
forces in the Southwest Pacific,
was dispatched Sunday afternoon
and received in London late yes
terday.
AMMUNITION LACKING
This message stated that owing
TO heavy losses and shortages of
water, food, ammunition and gaso-
line. il was impossible to carry on
the defense of Singapore any
longer. :,
Authorities in London said they
believed the imperial forces suf-
fered heavy losses in material
and equipment.
They thought evacuation OF
women and children had been
almost completed prior to the
surrender of Singapore and also
that some evacuation of wounded
soldiers had been carried out.
Imperial forces in Sings pore
consisted of the 18th British
Division. two-thirdS of the Aus.
tralian Sth Division and the 9th
and 1lth Indian divisions, plus
some fortress troops.
Indications were that the Aus
trallans were severely weakened
by casualties even before the
Singapore stand itself. ~
tDomei claimed $4,000 British
imperial troops were in Singa-
pore at The time of the sur.
render The japanese agency
said these comprised $4,000
British metropolitan troops,
1900 Australians and 32.0Oo
Indians 1t said 100000 inhabi.
tants. including 100000 Britons,
remained in Singapore City.
The normal population OF
Singapore is about 100000
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
Warns
Of More Defeats
We'll Win With u. S. Resources
Despite U psets. He Breakfasts
By CHARLES A. SMITH
IntI News service stan Correspondent

full 10 military tradition and
defended their posts beyond
the limit of human endurance. >"
In Britain political storm
gathered as a result OF what the
London Daily Mirror said may
have been the wars worst week"
brief span OF conflict which
witnessed not only loss Of Singa-
pore but the stunning escape Of a
German naval fleet from BreS'
through the Strait OF Dover 10
home bases.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
The Weather
HOtRIY TTNPIRATIRI.S

The sun v.H set A. .ns r. m t1da.
ana rs- tomorrow az SIS A. m
The moon vi use todas ~ ga % m
and r.ses t.morr1N aat 3 80 ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16
ALL MUST REGISTER

Ma Paul Y. EnGStrom, assist
ant state >clcclNe service dWcc-
tor. >ad that Americans living
OUTSIDE the country do not have
10 register mta they enter the
United states but a. soon ~ they
do must report Immediately at
draft headquarters. no matter how
long 1t may be from now,
Ills statement was M reply 20
a question by Roncrt w Berry
a Dctrol, stock broker who lives
in Tccum,ch ont. and reported
for registration thi, morning lie
said there are 500 American citl-
lcnS living in The Windsor area.
Included among draft Icgistrant>
at the Brush street aImory were
Continued on Page Five)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-16

TOXIC, Feb. IS tUP).-The
surrender of Singapore was con-
cluded in a tense. one-hour
conference in the factory build
ing OF the Ford Motor Com
pany at the foot Of Bukit Timah
Tin HID. from which the
burning City Of Singapore could
5 be seen, Domel News Agency
said today.
The British officers who
came to negotiate all appeared
tired and depressed, the agency
said in a dispatch from Singa-
pore. Lieut.. Gen. A. +, Perez
val. the British commander,
arrived with his face swollen
and his eggs redeemed.
The British made the first
move for the surrender when
three officers, including Maj. c,
II, Wilde approached Japanese
forces under a flag of truce and
offered 10 discuss capitulation
terms. The British proposals
were rejected and the officers
went back TO Singapore.
UNION JACK. WHITE FLAG
For two hours more Japanese
guns threw shells into the burn
ing city
At $40 p. nj. Sunday 800
a. m Detroit time). Percival.
accompanied by Wilde and other
staff officers. drove 10 the Ford
Motor Companys plant in an
automobile bearing large
Union Jack and white flag.
They took seats and Lieut..
Gen. Tomoyuki YamaShta. the
japanese commander in Malaga,
arrived with several staff Of
fCerS. The British and Japa-
nose officers shook hands, and
the meeting began.
Domei furnished the following
account of the conversations
To he brief and 10 the point. !