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Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09

rIped out by the cool, stubborn
defenders with concentrated ma
chine gun fire.
Wounded started coming from the
front, to say that they had seen
no fighting on other areas. The
Japanese, they said, were advanc-
ing aa II dazed into direct fire. and
there was no cessation OF the stream
OF little brown men who came on
wave upon wave. Now, the wound
cd said, the japanese were using
every trick of Warfare-except to
face the bayonet. They were still
mass fighters.
It was admitted that the fury and
suddenneSS of the Japanese often
slye had cost the imperial troops
some transport and some territory
But all reports said the empire
casualties were light, and all en-
phaSized the frightful toll that was
being eXaCted i'll japanese lives.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
SevastopoI Free
AS Reds Better
Weakening g Enemy

LONDON. JAN 9. up Red
Army reserves striking at ialtering
enemy front from the Crimea TO
Finland today was lifted the siege
of Sevastopol smashed through
seven new towns OF the central
front and launched a powerful
drive that cut into the Axis rear
lines in the Leningrad sector
The German forces lost 80 dead
and much war material in the FIRST
phase of the new Russian drive III
the Leningrad sector and Polish
Gen. WiadislaW Sikorskl. Just re-
turned from Moscow. predicted
that the Axis would be thrown
back to q defense line 300 miles
west of Moscow based on Smolensk
and the Dnieper-Luga river line.
Three hundred German dead
were left on the field ON one Sec
tor of the Genital front. radio
Moscow said. as the Russians took
three villages On another sector,
four towns were recaptWed and
two enemy battahonS annlhilated.
the radio reported
STRIKE AT REAR
On the northern front Red Army
forces swept through to strike at
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09

undo. Europe, led by its friends.
is steadily cooperating more closely.
Victories OF our brave japanese al
lies are achieving displacements in
the world political situation in fa-
VOr of the younger nations. The enc
my still has to be beaten and to be
convinced that he has no business
in the spheres Of interest of the tri-
partite pact powers. The BOlsheViStiC
menace in the east must be elimin-
ated and power taken away from
the Anglo-American nations which
start war against peaceful nations. -
TURKS CONCERNED"
Germany reported as from Tur-
key that the Turks were graVely
concerned at reported American .
British-RuSSian negotiations aimed
at giving the DardanelleS to Russia
and possibly aimed at the total
disappearance of Turkey
In another Ankara dispatch, Ger
many alleged that George H. Earle
former American minister at Sofia
had "threatened that Bulgaria in
future would disappear from the
map"
III Berlin, Paul Joseph Goebbels
German propaganda minister, wrote
in a magazine article that "if the
Swiss and the SWedes, especially the
latter, have the most primitive in
stinCt Tor their future national Sc
curity they should know now what
to do: at least pray to God for 4
German victory even if they are
not willing to fight for it,
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
laps Mass Forces
For Final Assault
On Luzon Defenses

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. up
Powerful japanese forces massed
against Gen. Douglas MacArthus
forward lines today, the war de-
partment reported. in obvious pre-
paIation for an all-out assault on
Bataan Province and Ccrresldor
fortress.
An ominouS calm betore-jho-
storm atmosphere was indicated in
the terse official communiquC. the
first word of MacArthur's stand to
be made public in "a hours.
Dcvotina almost their entire at
tention to rcdistributicn of their
forces and the movement up to
forward areas of strong reinforce
ments. the japanese virtually
ignored MacArtuhr'S positions as
they concentrated on preparations
for the climax of their m2nth-old
campaign to win domination OF the
Philippines.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
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Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
Japs Open Vast Assault

Malim, or about 80 miles north Of
Kuala Lumplr.
TANK CAPTURED
In the first assault the empire
troops captured one tank intact
after killing its crew Of five, in
cluding lieutenant whose equip
ment included u valuable Japa-
nese tactical hand book, maps,
charts, and Il camera with negatives
which were rushed to the general
statfS.
For days the japanese had been
sending bicycle troops in advance
Of their lines.
Opening their general offensive
they put light tanks into action.
Now they were using heavy tanks
which came with cannons roaring
and machine guns splitting into the
.thin-held line Of commando and
ether troops holding the advanced
POSITIONS
SEEK NEW FRONT
The situation seemed developing
INTO a new and important phase.
The enemy were putting out strings
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
.oIlywood's
Fan cieS S
By Paul Harrison

na and Billy Gilbert. The only
really serious ono involved Don
Amecne. just now. in Larceny.
Inc. Miss Allen is playing the
role Of moon-slruck lingerie shop
proprietress who keeps making GOO
600 eyes at Edward q. Robinson.
She is allowed to BE- reasonably at
tractivc, but not very bright
Brown eyed Barbara 10 Allen
has a figure that would make many
a sweater gin reen-cyed. Away
frcm the sound ages, she's one
of the best-dHe ed women in
Hollywood.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09

on the West and east sides OF the
front, which were meeting at set
points, and there was u big finger
thrusting down in the center from
the northeast. In this complicated
operation the japanese seek to
establish q wider but still fluid
front right across Malaga.
II seemed obvious that the east
ern penetration was working with
that on the west, on schedule.
There as still time for reinforce
mentS which would reverse the pres
ent situation. But aid must be rapid
and on a great scaie. it was made
plain.
CASUALTIES HEAVY
Couriers from the front reported
that the japanese were suffering
almost incredible casualties. At
times the attack was being held
for hour after hour as each sue
e. nding Japanese ahcek force VAS
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
BY STANLEY JONES

SINGAPORE, Jan. 8. 11:24 am
tUP)-BritiSh forces fought heavy
japanese tank and infantry as
saults throughout Thursday in the
Slim river area of western Malaga,
and casualties were heavy on both
sides, a high command communi-
que said today.
The British withdrew to the river,
some 250 miles northwest of Singa-
pore, on Wednesday, when japanese
tanks pierced their lines on the lower
Perak front.
After preliminary infantry as
saults yesterday, the enemy attack
ed on a main road with tanks, fol-
lowed by infantry in trucks, the
communique said.
Reports to date indicate that
fighting was severe and casualties
on both sides heavy the communi-
que continued
ISLAND BOMBED
It said enemy planes last night
dropped a number of bombs ON
singapore island, causing some
slight damage to civilian property.
seven casualties have SO far been
reported.
The raid was the first on Singa-
pore in So hours. The enemy drop
ped its bombs and huricdy sped
off showing respect for a terrific
Uatlaircraft bawage.
The high command said fur
ther raid was made yesterday on
Klang, on the west coast. and
lew casualties We're reported
Enemy air activity was reduced
by bad weather, the high command
said.
Our aircraft attacked an enemy
vessel north of Anambas island
elo0 TO 200 miles off the east COAST
several direct hits were made ON
th3 decks and sides OF the vessel.
This morning our aircraft bomb
ed two enemy merchantmen i'll the
kuantan estuary Calso on the east
cGaSp. A direct hit Was made on
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09

HOLLYWOOD. Jan. - One re-
cent morning barbara 10 Allen.
who is Vera Vague, answered the
front bell at her house and stared
in surprise at ne caller standing
on the porch "Oh--an- pardon
me- murmured the comedIene IN
confusion. Il thought you We're at
the back door
Now maybe you think chat wa5
a nitwitticism typical OF he Vague
character but I figure it vas
more like the perpleXIty Of an
absent-minded professor. Miss AL
len is no more a flutter-b brain than
she is a goggle-eyed biddy in out
landish clothes and bird-nest hats.
She is an intellectual glamor girl.
At least, she's very attractive, and
she has been educated at Stan
ford. the University Of California.
and the Sorbonne in Paris
Neither screen EOr radio has
done much about exposing these
qualities In fact, many fan,
seeing her for the first time, has
refused to believe that she is Vera
Vague. Certainly there is nothing
in her assured manner, her peril
nent talk or her low voice that's
reminiscent Of the dithery chatter
she Chirps into microphoneS.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
LENINGRAD NEXT

The I&uasIuns at Icningrad in
ci cased pressure ON their bcsicgers
and threatened to break out. Ger
man forces in the Mozhaisk sec
tor, southwest cf Moscow, were in
desperate straits.
This mornings Russian communi-
que S:ad Russian forces had fought
the enemy throughout the night
along the entire front and re-
counted the booty captured as they
pressed On, after capturing an m-
specified number Of towns and
villages.
rTEe British broadcaSting cor
poration quoted its KuibyShev OBJ
servers tnat "Russia's new armies
now coming mo action are real
armies and not just collections Of
raw rccruitS.'
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09

Learn the truth! Anybody. anywhere. can
- Fe roundworms. And they can rtlsr ereat
distress inside your child WthoUt 9ottr rr, .
L"oW'Ag Whdt IS WroaJ.
May pale. nervous, underwerht children
h'Ne bowel worms Other uuoc, nj -luohiue
warming signs are uneasy stoaEch. hdrctin-:.
ii' ny seat, nose-pichiug.
Don take chances with roundworms! Get
JAHhe Nermiiuge to-day 1t is Americas
htSt known proprietary worm medicine
uied by millions, 70 over Il century. Jayne's
GNpeis stubborn rnundwornts, yet acts dentip.
tnere are no worms, it works Just a. a
Wiz laxative. Insist on Jaynes Vermifugo.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
GOES FOR ROBINSON

In nearly all Of her dozen or SO
pictures. Miss Allen has had comedy
roles with nothing flattering in the
line of makeup or costumes. She
also has had comedy romances-
with Jimmy Durante, Jerry Colon
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
Losses Heavy i'm
Singapore Battle

one 4000-tonner. The smaller vessel
was missed. All aircraft returned
safely"
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09

me Gelman rear lines btIOTe JHV
former C2arist capital, where the
Russians have Withstood siege
that began three months ago.
Much booty was taken in the
advance. it was added, in addition
to numerous casualties inflicted on
the enemy.
The Russian forces were appar-
entity going the limit in their drive
to prevent the Germans from con-
solidatnig on new defense lines.
If the new. full offensive sue
ceeds. il was indicated that the
Lows the Russians already have
inflicted on the invaders will have
been Il mere prelude.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
FIGHTING DWINDLES

MaCArthm's report sad that
combat operations have dWindlcd
to desultory SkirmioheS in various
sections of the front for the second
day running.
The calm was expected to be-
brief
The enemy continues to move
troops into the forward areas. APP
parcntly i'll preparation for rr-
neWed attack III force" the COM
muniquc said.
Even the Japanese air forces sll .-
pended its heavy b9mbardment Of
Corregidor and other fortified
American positions and contntt
Itself to reconnaissance flights.
JAPANESE SILENT
The retjcenCc of u. S. officials
on the status OF MacAuhur'S posi-
ton was matched only by tire
Scanty reports from the japanese
propaganda radio.
The only reports from Japanc-e
sources told of the recruiting of
force Of 500 japanese fishermen
to aid in clearing Manila harbor
of mines and other obstructICnS
to navigation. This indicated that
before the Manila positions were
abandoned the army and navy
tried to place the harbOr in condI-
ton which would cause the Jap
anSeSe greatest possible difficuly
III utilizing their occupation cl
the key port.
SINKING CLAIMED
The Japanese alSo-again
claimed the sinking of the L. ).
5. langseH 1l,050 ton ScaplInc
tender. The U. S. Navy. as on
previous occasions when the Jap .
anese have issued propaganGa
claims, said it had no information
to support the contention.
1t was the third on fourth tmn
since the start of the war that
the japanese had circulated a clam
OF the loss of the Langley
The Japanese also admitted
damage to a 2,25O-ton freighter i'll
waters so close to Japan that II .
appeared likely u S. submarines
are now operating as near to the
Japanese coast as Japanese u
boats did OFF the California coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-09
SECOND PHASE BEGINS

Reports from Stockholm said the
FIRST phase of Russian winter OPP
tilMons-a series Of c9unter-at-
tacks in preparation for Il full
scale driYe-had been concluded.
Now, it was said, huge new armies,
Just trained and Well-clothed. and
supported by new tanks, guns and
planes had been set upon the Ger
mans.
The Russians it was reported,
plan to shove the Germans into
headlong flight from cne end OF
the loo mile front to the other.
giving them no time to dig in or
rest, 50 Gcnrralissimo Adolf Hit
Ter will not be able to borrow from
cne army to help another.
New Russian landings were re-
ported in the Crimea, and the
ScvastopOl GARRISON was attack
inc its former be5iegcrS, who had
been WeMiencd 10 reinforce the
hard pressed Germans on the
Kcrch peninsula.
Evening star., 1942-09-27
Women's Community
Club of Hyattsville
To Meet Tomorrow

The Women's Community Club of
Hyattsville will meet tomorrow at
the home of Mrs. William w. Cham
bers, with Mrs. Glenwood Rouse,
education chairman, in charge of the
program, according to an announce
ment.
Mrs. Paul Jackson, president Of
the club, has announced the follow
ing committee chairmen for the
coming season: Mrs. Warren Cole,
hostess; Mrs. Paul Kea, member
ship, Mrs. Robert Bell, hospitality;
Mrs. H. B. Mayhem, American cit
izenShip; Mrs. John E. Donovan,
American home; Mrs. Gail Hath
away, nutrition and county fair;
Mrs Robert Lanier, garden; Mrs.
M. F. Coburn, religion; Mrs. Rouse,
education, and Mrs. Ralph Shelter,
fine arts and publicity.
Mrs. Shelter has been appointed
State chairman of child welfare for
the Maryland Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs.
Members appointed to serve on
the Executive Board of the Prince
Georges County Federation are Mrs.
Jackson, hospitality: Mrs Mayhem,
motion pictures; Mrs. Hathaway,
nutrition; Mrs. Robert Bierly,
American citizenship; Mrs. Kea.
treasurer, and Mrs. Claude Fletcher,
club director.
Evening star., 1942-09-27
Ann Arundel Women
To Hear Novelist at
Annapolis Tuesday

Mrs. Ford K. Brown. detective
novelist who writes under the pseu-
donym Leslie Ford" will address
the Women's Club of Annapolis and
Ann Arundel County Tuesday, ac-
cording to an Associated Press dts
patch.
Mrs. John r. Sippel Of Baltimore,
honorary president Of the General
Federation Of Women's Clubs and
OF the Maryland Federation, also
will speak.
Other guests will include Mrs.
Walter E. Kriel. Maryland Fedora
ton president; Mrs. Harry L. Har-
cum, past president; Miss M. Flea
nor Rice. Maryland chairman Of
junior clubs; Mrs. Herbert r. O'Con.
or. and Mrs. Henry M. Robert. r.,
honorary president general, Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution.
Evening star., 1942-09-27

sent it to Miss Lillian Chenoweth,
president of the Chapter House
Corp.
The flag is feet by feet, with
large star in the center. The
number of men in OAR families In
the armed services will be inscribed
at the bottom of the flag.
Capt. Joseph Magruder Chapter,
OAR, will meet at l pm. Friday
with Mrs. Paul J. Crummett. 1868
Primrose road. Luncheon will be
served. Mrs. Cfeyke will be honor
guest. DR.. Ida B. Earhart is the
new chapter historian.
Mrs. Roy C. Bowker. State vice
regent, will be guest of honor at the
first fall meeting of Victory Chap
ter, OAR, at pm. tomorrow at the
home of the regent. Mrs. E. G.. Pur-
Wis, 1920 Reno road NV.
Miss Helen johnson. curator OF
the OAR Museum, will speak on
The Art of Snuffing." Miss Grace
E. Purvis will play violin solos con-
sisting Of United Nations compost
tions. accompanied by Miss Lorelle
j. Horning.
Evening star., 1942-09-27
BuSineSSWOmen
Set War Work
Theme for Week
Adopt Presidents
Suggestion for
Observance

Following a suggestion by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, "Women's Work in
the War" has been selected as the
theme of the 18th annual observ-
ance of National Businesswomen' S
Week, october Ills, according to
an announcement by the National
Federation of Business and Profess
sional Womens Clubs, which spon-
sors the event.
President Roosevelt wrote the or
ganization that he thought the OBJ
servance this year should be dedi-
Gated to the mobilization of women
in war work in the broadest sense -
His letter, addressed to DR.. Min
ME L. Maffett. president OF the ma
tional federation, is as follows:
My dear DR.. Maffett:
There need no longer be any de-
bate as to the place OF women in the
business life of this Nation. The
enlarging war effort calls for the
services OF every qualified person
man or woman.
Millions of women win have to
take part In the production program
replacing men whose services will
be needed in the armed forces or
elsewhere than on their accustomed
jobs. 4.--.-a~s
TT is my thought that National
Businesswomen's Week this year
should be dedicated to the mobiliza-
ton of women in war work in the
broadest sense.
1T is my hope that the National
Federation of Business and Profes-
sional Women's Clubs will adopt
this suggestion"
Evening star., 1942-09-27
PetWorth Women
To Hear Talk by
Irene A. Wright

Miss Irene A. Wright, historian of
the Caribbean Sea area and State
Department employe, will speak on
Contrasts Within Pan-America"
before members of the Petworth
Woman's Club at the initial fall
meeting at 1890 pm. Thursday in
Fellowship Hall, Petworth Methodist
Church.
Miss Wright lived in Seville, Spain,
inal documents relating to Spanish
explorers and settlers. She has pub
lished several books on this subject.
Miss Wright has also spent 10 years
in Cuba as author and editor.
For her original work she has re-
ceived honors from the Spanish
Government and is a member of the
Royal Historical Society of England
and of the Netherlands and of the
Women Geographers of America.
She is now in the Division of Gull
tural Relations of the State Depart
ment..
Proceeds from plant mart at the
meeting will benefit the service
mems entertainment fund. In
charge of the mart are Mrs. r. K.
Bailey, Mrs. H. R. Norton, Mrs
George E. Fuller and Mrs. Annie
Jones.
Mrs. Frank J. MacMaugh, presi-
dent of the club, has appointed Mrs.
Otto Hammerlund chairman of q
committee to cooperate with the
District Federation of Women's
Clubs in it's support of the stage door
canteen.
Evening star., 1942-09-27
Columbian Women
To Meet Saturday

Miss Emma Buechele, historian Of
the Columbian Women of George
Washington University, will read the
clubs history for the past year at
the first fall meeting at 1:15 pm,
Saturday at the University Faculty
Club.
Miss Sara Lerch, president, has
appointed Miss Ida Lind as chair
man of the Scholarship Committee.
Mrs Joseph w. Cox and Mrs. Tomas
Cajigas are co-chairmen of schol-
arship fund drive in November
Newly elected officers of the CO.
lubian Women include Miss Alice
Hutchins Drake, vice president; Mrs.
Thomas E. kissing, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. Thomas B. Brown, treas
urer. and Mrs. J. B. Handy, assist
ant treasurer.
Miss Lerch recently entertained
the Executive Committee at dinner
at the Association of American Uni
versity Women's Clubhouse.
Evening star., 1942-09-27
Miss Vivian Herl
And r. 0. Norris
Wed in Biloxi

DR.. and Mrs. o. E. Herl OF this
city and formerly of Columbus,
Ohio, announce the marriage OF
their daughter. Miss Vivian June
Herl, to Mr.. Robert Quay Norris.
son of Mrs. Emma Norris OF
Coshocton, Ohio. The wedding
took place yesterday in Biloxi,
Miss.
Mrs. Norris attended Witter-
berg College in Springfield, Ohio.
and was graduated from the
school of home economics of
Ohio State University in l94l.
She is a member OF Phi Upsiton
Omicron, national home eco
nomics professional sorority, and
has been teaching in Gahanna,
Ohio, this past year.
Mr.. Norris is a graduate OF
Ashland College in Ashland,
Ohio. and was q teacher in the
public schools of Ohio before
entering the United States Army
H n now attending technical
; training school IN Mississippi.
Evening star., 1942-09-27
.Argo Lodge
Session to Hear
Salvage Talks
Meeting Wednesday
To Be Addressed by
WPB Official

women's Auxiliary Of Arso Lodge.
nnai Birth, has chosen Our Sal
wage" ~ the theme for the opening
meeting at 1880 pm. wednesday at
the Jewish Community Center. Rob-
srt Nathan, chairman OF the Plan
ming Committee Of the War Pro-
duction Board. viii speak on How
Salvage Affects Production"
Miss Lynn Allison. vocal soloist.
will sing The star-spangled Ban
ner" and Horace Walker. secretary
Of the District Salvage Committee.
vii address the gathering. There
will be q musical program.
Auxiliary members kept busy in
the War Service Program during the
summer months. Three recreation
rooms were completely furnished at
Boiling Field; surgical dressing and
production units kept active during
the hot season and more than $55.-
900 worth Of War bonds and stamps
were sold on "B'nai Birth Auxiliary
Night" during the motion picture
industry month. A large committee
has been cooperating with the
Stage Door Canteen.
Wednesdays meeting will begin
with . luncheon In honor Of Mrs.
Irving Blau, new president. and Mrs.
Harry A. Badt, outgoing president.
A large bin for salvage collection
will be placed outside the Conmuni-
ty Center and donations too cum
bersome to transport conveniently
will be called for by q collection
truck Members Of auxiliaries in
Montgomery County. Southern
Maryland, Arlington and Baltimore
have been invited to attend.
Evening star., 1942-09-27
Sorority Alumnae
To Give Tea Today

The Junior Group Of the Wash.
ington Alumnae Club Of RI Beta
Phi will give tea for new members
from 4 to 8 o'clock this afternoon At
the home Of Mrs. Guy CHAMPION.
3712 Morrison street NV.
Assisting Mrs. Champion will b
Mrs. Harold Kiesel, Mrs. A: o. Wise.
jr.. Miss Merry Frances Merz, Miss
Norma Hatfield, Miss Florence Col.
bert, Mrs. Robert Taft and Mrs.
William Dulin.
The Junior Group was organized
four years ago to interest young
women recently out Of school in the
Alumnae Club. A member may re-
main in the Junior Group for 10
years from date Of initiation, after
which she is invited to join the SEN
ior group. Meetings are held on the
fourth Tuesday of every month.