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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
Bic Jap Airfields At Wewak On
New Guinea Devastated
By Explosives
Attack Complete Surprise,
And, Besides Great Loss
OF Planes, More Than
1900 Japs Slain

tby Associates Fr~ssf
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS Ia
SOUTHWEST Pacific. Aug. 10.
The most Crirpl.ng blow from
the cir thai had been dsalf the
Js7s IN the Pacific was driven
home yesterday by American
flyers with such feroGifY AMI
ihoroughness. the enemy los
100 planes cut of a total of 100
Besides being the most desiru=
tive air offensive against ihs
Japs. IL was also the most one
sided. as The Americans los only
three plsnss.
Ii was a surprise sisa1k
against the Jspanese's biz air
fisljs Ell wewsk- on the noxsh
New cuines coast. The gsps
were SO isksn BY surprise. fhs
/, American flyers had begun 70
4 crop bombs before their prexsnrn
had been discoyeej. and mosi Of
hs Jap rlsnes of the I20 de-
sireYed were. torn 10. pieces on
.he ground.
When the reid startled the
Jsps scsmpered N oil directions.
some toward du5oufs end Others
iowsrd The flames 10 frv 70 get
hem into The air. So precIslFe
was the bombing. more than T.
500 Jeus were killed and n1nY
hundreds of others were xouEJ-
ed.
II commenting on the rail
headquarters slsied thai IL was
Inc most successful against the
Jsps since tbs country entered
lie w3r. Il wss SAID further
that considerably more ihsn one
relf Of the planes that the Jsps
a5 in the South Pacific fhesirs
has been destroyed. and other
comment wss thai Allied flyers
now hsye a decided superiority
m The cir over The enemy.
On New Georgia Island Yesfer-
d-y. AmeTicsn irooDs Captured
Jap positions two end one-hah
mics n,Tlh Of Munds. and the
Americans ard tie Australian
ere reported TO rave made gains
toward SslamaUs on New GuInas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
OPPOSE DRAFTING FATHERS
WACHINGTON oresS-

men. returning here from various
parts of the country. declared to-
day that there is growing opposi-
ton to the drafting of fSihers with
dependents. One congressman
said that . father in Maine. with
five children. had been drafted.
and another congressman assert
ed that. with 100000 Americans
now under arms. there Is no imme-
diaie need of drafting fsthers with
dependent children.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
BADOGLIO TO SPEAK

LONDON. - Marshal Bado-
Clio. premier of Italy. will make a
radio address tonight 10 the Iial-
ian people. Radio Rome said today
that the subject of his address will
be an appeal to the Italians TO
maintain their forfitude in the
face of threatened disaster.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18

WASHINGTON. = p 9 ldenf
Roosevelt issued an executive or
der today incres sing the power of
the War Labor Board That gov
ernmenf agency now has the pow
er. in the event that workmcn go
on strike, to Immediately cancel
their defermenfs and have them
inducfed into the Army.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
J. lanCG|Ot Lester Named
City Attorney Last Night;
Succeeds Th0S. S. Caro-
LATE BULLETINS
RAIDS BY ALLIED PLANES

LONDON. - Mosquitoes. from
bases in England. bombed Berlin
again last night. and planes eth
CT from North Africa or Sicily
carried out series of raids against
southern Italy. Re ilwaYs. along
which Italians and German SOL
diers are fleeing were particular
targets in the toe and instep of the
Italian boot.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
MILK PRIZES IN COURT

JACKSONVILLE. - Florida s
Milk Commission has been cited
to aocesr in federsI court here. on
complaint of the OPA that. IN
some sections of the state. milk
dealers are charging amounts
higher than those permitted by
ceiling prices. Two cities that are
not conforming with ceiling prices.
il was charged. are Pensacola
and Panama City.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
Matters Relative To Scav-
enger Service Brought
Up And Discussed AT
Great Length

City Attorney Thos. S. Car,
rendered his resignation TO thu
City Council at its regular meet
ing held last night. and J. Lance
lot Lester was unanimousI,
elected TO fill the position.
The Council through its presi
dent William A. Freeman. ex.
tended thanks and appreciation
10 Mr.. Caro- for the excellent
services rendered during his
term of office. end also extend.
ed q hearty welcome to Mr.. Les
ter upon entering upon the duties
OF the office. with which he is
quite ssmilisr.
Mr.. Lester served The city in
this capacity for ls years before
becoming assistant stale attorney
N Monroe County. the duties of
which he concluded quite re-
Gently.
Both Mr.. Lester and MIR. Caro-
expressed their appreciation of
the remarks made bv the coun-
Gil president. and stated that
their relations with the council
had always been of q very pleas
ant nature.
There was quite lengthy
discussion entered into relative
10 the operation of the scsven-
ger service over the many COM
plants that have been received.
Each member of. the council
stated that they were ever ready
to do anything possible toward
relieving the situation They
declared that the whole trouble
seemed TO be with securing the
right kind of help TO gather up
trash end garbage, which has
been piling uD over the city for
The past several weeks.
Councilman Paul G.. AlburY Of
fered to cooperate in the matter
by assisting the manager of the
service in making the necessary
collection of refuse in q more
satisfactory manner. The coun-
Gil will meet again shortly to GO
into the matter more thoroughly
Maitland Adams. Mayor Will
lard NJ. Alburv and County
Commissioner Maxine Valdez
representing the Lions Club. ad
dressed the meeting on the
garbage question and stated
that they felt that something
Continued on Page Four
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
FAvORS CONSOLIDATION
WASHINGTON. - A d mira

Yarnell said fodav he favors the
consolidation of the Army. Navy
and Air Force of the United States.
with one man as commander-in-
chief.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
LAUNCHED DURING YEAR

NEW YORK The one 'hoI-
sandfh Llhcrtv Shin Was launcn-
"a nr Nav p. lg43. ~ Nca Or
leans.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

All knights Of Pyihiss are IN
.Ii,d - attend the meeting % Key
Wcsf Lola No. l5J 10 be held a.
726 Fleming Street. on FridsY
.vcnirq Il $50 0 clock
J. WINFIELD RUSSELL. K.R.S
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-18

Associated Press Day Wire
Service and AP Features
For SO Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FARM EoUIPMENT-Corn husker and
shredder. L. L. Lohr, New Market Va.
FILES ., letter size. 4 drawers keyed
unit lock, walnut finish; excellent condi-
ton $40.
Evening star., 1943-02-21

CLARINETS-Pensel Mueller. wood, perfect
condition, $3.50; Henry LaVelle, thor
oughly overhauled, S32 so. Join our band
and learn to play. Call Republic 62I2,
KITS. 1880 G st. middle of the block.
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FURNACES. INV. with or without Jackets,
Iof replacement only. Atlantic Co, 92a
Florida n VI
Evening star., 1943-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE tcon, J

BICYCLE. mans, new 2s-in. reinforced
frame. balloon tires. 81. e740 until pm
BICYCLEs-Don't wait to be disap-
balloon type. Some lightweishts; brand
/ new except frames, | 24-in boys bal
loon loon type. Cali Mr.. Brown, Silver spring
BILLIARD ana POOL TABLES, PING PONG
IABLES. Conn Billiard &, Bowling Supply
Co, $40 9th st. NV. District 47ll.
| BLOWERS-Prepare furnace for coal now.
sizes, Carty's Elec. 1908 18th -
/ BOOKKEEPING MACHINE, Underwood,
used bv Us until this wear. a c current:
/ practically new motor. Lewis & Thos. Saltz,
IBoQKs-sGo Be 2S ,1 Blackstone comp. law; imp;
as ] ;: last set, $3.50 AT. 5S5"
B0oKSEam9ps PSsT So od,ana PsntqsS Of the Wo[ld "
Eve sets left al Si0. Bsreain BOOK shop.
sos 9th NV. Open Sun. and ewes.
BOOKS-Lorely set Oliver Wendell Holmes;
also Charles Dickens like new, sun, to
8 $3.50 2 m. 1884 E Capitol st. Fr"n.lin
BOTTLES lars JUGS; crowns corks. csps
,35 lth st Sc. Franklin 6Osb
BOX SPRINGS, 4, new twin size: S15
each. Telephone ordwav 6oI3
BRICK. LUMBER, PLUMBING MATERIALS
Bargain prices, from three big wrecking
fo5ono, io5sm5 city, city blocks for the widening Of
The enlarging Of the Navy Yard Sc. and
the National Hotel 9th and Pa. ave. y W.
4 yards. where It is reconditioned~ and
neatly arranged for easy selection. LarR-
est stock Of used materials in Washington.
Save 3 ways-Save time. save effort.
save money--by coming TO any Of our
: Yards Foundation to Roof at Rock
HEcH1NGER Co. Used Material Dept,
1893 Ga aa1 A0e vs. Gao5 Nichols AI Ave- l4"2 Sc
Lee Highway in Falls Church. Va
BROOCH. English crystals. rider on horse,
gold mounting; sacrifice, S35 cash. ME-
02A7.
BUILDING MATERIALS. new; so pcs.
4xS waliboard tEbsary wsllrite gypsum
type, at Lanham. Md: 81 - each; leav-
ing city. Phone WA. 727S Sunday or ewes.
BUILDING MATERIALS - Lumber told
formsl, sheet rock, Cellutex, concrete
breakers. old doors, . pumps and misc
bldg. materials. Box 1S5-Y. Star.
BUILDING MATERIALS. large stock of all
kinds from numerous wrecking Jobs lum-
Der, plywood. beams. angle iron bathtubs,
Evening star., 1943-02-21
SAFES-ALL SIZES.
). S. NORMANDIE

Must be sold.
a3l e. Baltimore St. Baltimore, Nd.
LeXinptnn 81 20
Evening star., 1943-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

sl2. so 2soo 18th st. NV. Apt. 202
VACUUM CLEANER, Rexair cleaner and
conditioner for sale. Phone Wo 436s
VACUUM CLEANERS, ,ElectTolux and
Hoover, resSenable; good condition; no
dealers. 330s sherman ave, NV. Apt,
>. MI: 1911. Call Sunday only.
VIBRA HARP. Leedy, slightly used. besuti-
t4l cond will saeTince., Hyman Pa tner, 5
Music store. 736 18th st. NV. ME. "SSt.
WARDROBE. cedar lined; small and larsc
chests, drawers, metal bed, spring and
WASHING MACHINE, Deluxe model; used
only few times; $50. For particulars call
WASHING MACHINE, good condition. FIR
OBS.
WASHING MACHINES Toconditioned Ike
Pleasant st. NV. Open on Sundays by appt.
4x6 WALKIN MEAT BOX; / I2-ft. meat
case Oft candy case. 313 2nd st.
. ANTIQUE VIRGINIA SOFAS, Oriental
runner; 3xl4; misc, articles. Can Saturday
alter pm, Sunday after j. noon, Wis
5, BRICK HOUSE WINDOW FRAMES, COM
other frames: cheap. sH, sa4S. 81.
used. RE. $500, Ext. 529 or WI 1890.
WELL PUMP, Meyers, shallow, and A.
gallon tank, both in perfect condition.
Phone SH. $685. after II m.
, STEEL CABINETS, double doors and
locks; l clothes, 10x2Ox3O ST.; gun
cabinet, 64xl2xa4. SIS. OIL. 66l4.
SACRIFICE, expensive pair fireside chairs,
practically new, immaculate; down pill
lows. Phone RA. 1858 Monday.
ONE 400-EGG ELECTRIC INCUBATOR,
Ist-clasS condition. $40. National 1911.
sun and nights, Vienna, 163-J-12.
COMPLETE new furnishings for l-room
apt. also "burner electric plate and
cabinet for dishes. After o. 2025 Eye
st. NV. RE. 1400. Ext. SIT.
GOVERNMENT SURPLUS and used ma
teriaIS, We have large assortment of re-
bullt offce materials. card and flies, furn.
including chairs, typewriter stands. from
SG2o; 50 dictionary holders, az 81 SO and
s.. 30, $3.50 and So: five large cabinets,
good for their lumber, So ca; lecture
stand for stereoptcan or move with cleo
trlcal signal equipment. $3.50: speaking
pla form for sawduSt trail, with 3 benches
with backs and without whole outfit
100 prayer-kneehng stools, 1oc to 75c,
foot stool; draftsman's weight blocks, soc;
. drafting boards, SO and 81; heavy ware
house skids, Sl,25; loft. Rangplank. 50;
hog crate. 81 so: tack boxes soc to ST:
splendid costumers with hat shelves and 2
umbrella racks, 81, cost Govt. S25; small
pieces plySood. masonite. beayerboard and
at SC per 50. tt; oak. walnut and nah,
wood, several hundred pieces nah. approx.
At aeia' g. z. e. W &c Mason fs 'S' Sfh St Sc
Evening star., 1943-02-21
RE-UPHOL STEERING

Two-piece living suite upholstered for
$40; covering and new inside material in
ciuded; made like new in finest tapestry
and friezette: workmanship guaranteed.
LA FRANCE UPHOLSTERY CO,
$500 l4th St NV COTITMRTA oos1
Evening star., 1943-02-21
DIAMOND BARGAINS

DINETTE SET, solid maple; like new: own
er transferred will sacrifice. Hobart
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FUR COATS, beautiful S14a samples. seq:
some S49 save 5OTc: open ewes 1908
Conn. ave. HO. 9619 %Rs
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FwR EaJa NJ JACKET Jp3ink good condition, rea-
Evening star., 1943-02-21

l439 GIRARD ST. N,W.--Large room for
people, $40: room for l, $3.50. Adams
Evening star., 1943-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

ADD MACH. Dalton. like new, S47; Bar
rett, SEQ so; cheCkwriter $50; port. type
wsiter. $50. l44S Park rd., Apt r. CO.
1925 BlauStein
Evening star., 1943-02-21
BOATS

EVINRUDE and Elto outboard motors.
Thompson boats new and used: service
and parts. used parts: factory representa-
tiFeS. T27 llth Sc
Evening star., 1943-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED (cen..)

STEAM PRESSURE GAMER, family size
TAYLOR Tor. GOOD condition. TE. 5sbs
TOILETS AND TANKS, several, perfect
''''"'-'''' ACE wREcK1Na co.
AT Fspp5ns a44 e. e s' 81 M'sR CIV AVE RF saao
E Enas9 aoda eohs6a s{gs sham srso eys
20f3. No dealers
TRUMPET. AL condition, With case,
Write or call NJ. w. Day. RA. 4so9.
TWIN BABY CARRIAGE, reasonably priced,
in good condition. Call Glebe 9lS5.
TyPEWR5IER VI, Royoi PORTABLE. touch con-
TYPEWRTERs wanted wanted ns mssS any
Typewriter Co, SIS l4th ST. NV.
TYPEWRITER. by agency engaged in war
after 1890. WI. ta92, sun. and eyes.
dltion; good prices paid. bring them in or
call US. Standard Typewriter Co, 9lO G.
st, NV, MA. 3632. Ofhcial U. s. Govern
ment purchase depot. "
washes, rinSes, blues. dries: hands touch
no clothes water, pump: Sll0. AT 5S52.+
WASHING MACHINE. good as new. not re-
conditioned, District 05S5.
WASHING MACHINE; private party will
pay up to 500 for good machine. Please
Coll WA. + Ia N4ttr - pm.
WASHING MACHINE, apartment model
Nixon preferred; private party or dealer
Box H52-A. Star. IS"
WASHING MACHINE. refrigerator, also
miscellaneous furniture: will pay reasonable
cash price. F'2. 073S.
WASHING MACHINE, private party; good
56s4 ''''' ' -''''' ''''' '''S' '"'' >'ie''
FOR SACE-Automatic gas water heaters
new and used slde-arm heaters, grease
trap, gas heaters. MA. 4l63. 627 F
st n ".
CASH for furnaces. radiators, any used
heating and plumbing equipment. Block
SaIyaee &C, l07f 3lst ST. NV, MI. 7lSl.
ONE STEAM JENNY. portable preferred
Gail Monday, q to 4. CHI 1850.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON would store piano
Tor use OF same. OR. 1872.
WANTED TO BUY several copies Howelrs
farce, The Sleeping Car District lOO3.
WHEEL LUGGAGE TRAILER. Give com
plete description and price. Box boy
Star
FIVE MATCHED AMERICAN Oriental russ
largeSt Ioxio electric stove, double bed,
including mahogany candle stand; other
misc. @ @fHrn.e pyt' home. 310l Ingomar st.
refrigerators. offce furniture, iron safes
file cases, cash registers. entire contents
bought. Call District Slt2.
COMPLETE KITCHEN FURNISHINGS;
electric refrigerator. console tyne gas stove
and sink: cash only. Ii. e652.
LARGE TRICYCLE. or 3-wheel bicycle, In
good condition WI. 3454
WANTED TO BUY. $4,000 Gu yards OF
good Al dirt, near tidal basin Phone
ME. Sl62 Monday.
WANrED--Old phonograph records, any
klnd, cracked or broken SC paid pound
Tor SOLD scrap. Daubers S. 1920 18th St n W.
WANTED, one incubator 600 or 300 chicks.
eiher gas or electricity. Call Executive
22l1, s to $50.
Evening star., 1943-02-21
POULTRY & EGGS.

z STARTING aIl-electric batteries, one g.
oeck intermediate battery, three 4 deck I'm
ishing batteries. l oil heater with electric
clrcul2tor: Phone Falls Church 1891.
BARRED ROCKS. R. I. Reds, White Leg
horns. Conkey'S Y-O feeds. James Feed
Store. 6la X 81 NV. Metropolitan OOsa
i NEW HAMPSHIRE RED laying pulletS
SIS each. KensinEton l19
100 BARRED ROCK pullets, II wks, old
Call Temple 1902.
800 NEW HAMPSHIRE red pullets. ready
70 lay JameSTay coal-broodcr stove, cleo
battery hrooder 600-chick size. and James
WY eleC. prooocrS. 7. B Dorset, Forest
VILE Nd. Marlboro 2nS-J-f
RAISE BROuERS- profitable; Leg
horn cockere!s, - 95, 100. Rocks. Reds,
Leehorns, WyandotteS, assorted unsexed,
= p 100, HaJcheries Outlet 1880
BABY Y-STARTED CHICKS buy from breed
eF pecigreed sired. hatch Wed. Phi. 2341
CoWan,s Poultry Farm Bowie, Nd
HINES CHICKS. S.Rd RR4llorqn o., Z obgrs,.. 5ssted.
Hines Hatchery. olney. Md. Ashton 20cI.
Evening star., 1943-02-21

terry, reasonable. Also beautiful mausoleum
site, terms may be arranged ?. o. Box
44SH. Brookland Station. D. C.
Evening star., 1943-02-21
BAKERY EQUIPMENT.

Three 6-ft. showcases one 6-ft counter
case; corner case. all Columbus built;
| vulcan oven, 8 bun-pan capacity;
Duchess 36-part bench type divider.
bread racks, / cookie storage cabinet, |
bread slicer. 1 Read bench-type mixer.
lnqulre Schupp's Bakery 5542 Conn. ave,
SILVER FOXES, PAIR, S75.
CALL OR. 2251.
Evening star., 1943-02-21

CHAIN HOIST. complete. like new, 1000
lo capacity. Block Salvage Co, 3056 M
81
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FURNITURE Of large home, former Govt.
official; antiques, washing machine ironer
VVlnce iurnlture' studio couch, miscel 325
Evening star., 1943-02-21

CASH REGISTERS, National (3); rs lock-
ers, at $500 per door only cash offers.
Wisconsin 1918
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FURNITURE - Sensational SAVINGS on
orand-new living room. dining room, bed
room suites, springs mattresses, tables,
ruRs; etc Held, 5S32 Ga. ave. Open
Evening star., 1943-02-21
FURNITURE BARGAINS,

Gas rationing compelS us to sell out our
entire stock Of brand-nev furniture at
savings up to 50fo. Bedroom suites, di
nette sets, living rm. furn., etc, sold cheap
for cash. Hyattsville Furniture Co. Call
At our temporary Wash. showroom, 31O5
and Monday
Evening star., 1943-02-21

l24x2H. Novar FL 8 lens S25; Univex Mer-
curry and leather case, 35 m M Tricor Fl &
lens, So so: Kodak-Dakar No !. 4Hx2bz,
F6.3 lens. Sl5. All cameras practically
new. Taylor 1899.
Evening star., 1943-02-21

CHECK PROTECTOR, multipost stamp af-
fxer numbering machine. Fairbanks plat
form scale, cedar chest. mahog music cab
met, chairs g. tables; antique table and
dresser. twin brass bedsteads CO Oil
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FURN1IURE-Annual Feb. sale. 40Gc of
marked ID, ORA ceiling prices. Lge. stock of
me me BSAND-NEW bedrm.. liv. rm., dining
caSlonai chairs, secretaries, desks, coffee
END and cocktail tables of famous Mersmcn
make and many more items. We have coil
springs and inner spring mattresses to 90
with our bedrm. furniture only Sho6 us
curing this sale and take advantage of our
Evening star., 1943-02-21

CANARY with aluminium cage and stand,
q IL
Evening star., 1943-02-21

FURNITURE-9-pc. NAH Duncan Phyfe
suite Chlppendale sofa Duncan Phyfe
tables. Sl2.75 and up: Hollywood beds (sin-
gle, "a, douhle); also French. commodes and
hole desk and secretaries. studio couches
tsingle), dinette sets, rugs. Office furn,
NAH. coffee tables end tables Lincoln
Furniture Co. SO1 Pa ave NV
Evening star., 1943-02-21

CHAIR, green corduroy, with down cushion
Also ottoman. S2h. Call EM l10G.
Evening star., 1943-02-21

Continued on Next Pasal
Evening star., 1943-02-21

Walnut dining room suite,
rug. washing machine. Georgia 6S56
FURNITURE for I-room studio APT. priced
AD. Gl3O. Ext. ~
Evening star., 1943-02-21

EEsrF11EEAII0K ssa.7 -,ss.I seTVsl5 gas ca T.
S53S after Pm weekdayA
Evening star., 1943-02-21

DINING ROOM SUITE. 1O-pca 500:
H-pC living room suite. SIS. babys nigh
chair, s.. 125 Quackenbos st. NV. RA.
Evening star., 1943-02-21

URNITURE-Complete living room din
ette apartment fine quality. new condi-
ton. Apt 122, 3130 Wisconsin ave. NV
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
HoLLYwoOD'S VERSION

Unescorted, many came in pairs
or parties of three and four
formed al the plant Questioning
revealed that many come 10 see
Hollywood s version of the role
their boyfriendS and husbands are
portraying daily IN the army and
navy.
"My husband has been in the
army year" said Mrs. Gordon
Nash Of Wayne. an employe of
the BendiX Aviation Corporation.
II just had 10 see this movie"
To Miss Dorothy MatuScak Of
1852 Campbell avenue and Emily
Malic Of 5li9 Junction avenue.
both rivctcTS M the Murray Cor
poration, the premiere was an op-
portunity TO get some entertain
ment for A change
Theater officials said that 1O3
Detroit war plants were repre-
scented AT the showing. many of
which had purchased blocks of
tickets for employees 10 avoid wait
ing lines at the box office.
There were representatives Of
labor, armed forces and The WPB
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Steel Union I'd Largest

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 10 tUP).-
The United Steelworkers Of Amer
lea (CIO) revealed today in its
first published financial report
that the steel union. in less than
seven years of existence. has
grown into the second largest
union in the nation. with a men,
bership of 725.625. Only the
UAW-CIO has a larger enrolment
-757244.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Newspaper Copies
Limited

Since the War Production
Board has required newspa-
perS 10 curtail the use of
newsprint. The Detroit Times
has been forced 10 limit dis
tributlon to ncwshovS- and
dealers TO an absolute sell
out basis.
Each distributors s,Inplv
Of The Detroit Times is being
limited 10 the actual number
necessary TO meet the daily
demands.
y a reader may ASSURE him
self of a paper each day and.
at the same time. co-onerate
in making this wartime
measure effeejipe if,he places
a standing order for his De-
troit Times with the news
dealer or the newsboy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
behind the Eight Bali!

Did you ever hear Of poolroom
proprietor winding up behind the
eight ball?
The setting was Stephen Por-
ter's pool parlor at 572l Hastings
street where young Thomas Mar
tin. a customer, was down TO the
game ball but faced a different
masse shot.
He hoped on the table. Por-
ter resented the players feet or
the green cloth and admonishec
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Photo by Times stan Photographer

him. Martin threw the cue stick
at the boss.
The boss tossed It back and
Martin retaliated with a pop
bottle IN desperation. Porter
picked up a gun and fired as Mar
tin and a companion scurried out.
The shot, however, narrowly
missed Patrolmen William Malone
and Joel Johnson, who booked
Porter on a charge of felonious
assault.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Train Victims Rites Set

LANSING, Feb 10 Funeral
services for Mrs. Esther NJ Shep-
ard, SO of Grand Ledge who was
killed by a train near her home
will be held AZ The Teman Funeral
Home OF Grand Lodge tomorrow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19

on hand and all were enthusiastic
about midnight theater parties for
night shift workers.
Dave Idzal, managing director
OF the Fox Theater, said that plans
are being formulated 10 have at
least one midnight showing weekly
for war workers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
MISS DAY PLEASURES

Working six and seven days
weekly between 3 p. m. and mid
night, these production soldiers
miss out on recreauOnal facilities
afforded the day side. so they
ilocked to the early morning
event.
Grimyfaced and still wearing
their work-clothes the upside
downerS, as they prefer 10 call
themselves. came direct from their
Jobs.
Formal attire consisted of
slackS, cloth coats and babushkaS
for the ladies and overallS. work
pants and open neck jackets for
the men.
Instead Of fur-trimmed purses.
many ladies carried unchboxes
Caps decorated with union but
tons and baogeS. replaced the top
hats for the men.
The female turnout was sur
prisinEly large and clearly re-
Elected the part that women are
playing on the production side Of
this war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19

Detroits "upSide-doWn" popula-
ton attended the first war work
erS world dawn movie premiere
early today and came away saying
we want more
Its the first entertainment
break we've had in months"
they Chorusod after witnessing
The new film, Commands
Strike at Dawn" at the Fox
Theater.