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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
London Believes Master War
Plans Worked Out at Parley

War-thus far-fOr Germany and
Italy. Germany was echoing with
tidings of disaster on the eastern
front and Italy had not yet as
simulated the stark news Of the
loss Of hef colonial crown jewel
Tripoh, the last bit Of her empire
that had remained unconquered.
There was confidence In al
lied quarters here that Casa
blanca was only the beginning
of an ever-accelerating series
of surprises for the axis.
Behind the generalities of the
communiques allied quarters saw
these developments:
Full decision ON an overall
plan of o.ffensive action
against the axis In 1943.
o-Presumable agreement upon n
4 unified command in Africa
with a view to quick liquidation
of axis forces In Tunisia and early
attacks, aerially or otherwise,
against Italy.
Initial steps toward solution
= of the French North African
political troubles but no great
Roadway toward solving the basic
difficulties between Gen Charles
de Gaulle and Gen. Henri Honore
Giraud
I-Hints of possible diplomatic
maneuvers of a magnitude yet
unrevealed. North African dis
patches mentioned rumors involv-
ing Finland, Sweden, Turkey,
Spain and even Italy.
C-Obliteration of any axis feel
~ ers for a negotiated peace
through the fortnight declaration
of Mr.. Roosevelt and Churchill
that the only terms acceptable to
them were those n unconditional
surrender"
complete strategic decisions
" designed not only to bring
greatest possible weight to bear
upon the axis in Europe but to en-
nance cooperation with Russia and
China and maintain utmost press
ure upon Japan In the Pacific.
Belief was expressed in allied
quarters that the most important
events of the epic meeting were
matters which could not be dis
cussed until they occur.
There was little hut rumors
on the possibility that diplo-
matte negotiations of some
nature Cured at Casa
blanca. Dispatches from North
Africa mentioned labels on the
luggage of travellers indicat-
ing they had come from Fin
land and rumors spread that
there might have been Swed-
ish, Turkish and even Italian
participants.
Some credence was lent to tn,
Finnish rumors by signs that some
Finnish diplomatic activity might
be under way. Dispatches from
Stockholm reported the presenc,
there of an important group o.
Finnish officials. headed by " A
Tanner President Rysto Ryti, il
closing a session of the Finnish
parliament, expressed hope for i'm
provement of Finland's relations
with the United States.
There have been recurrent
indications of allied efforts to
take Finland out of the war.
and within the past week n
German propaganda broadcast
alleged that Russia had made
another peace offer 10 Fin
land which had been turned
down.
The Importance of. Finland. /
was noted. would be enhanced b!
any allied invasion moves IN Nor
way designed TO clear the suppl.
route to Russia.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
BEFORE SENATE

In the senate. a two-way debate
on the resolution to limit legisla-
ton to 40 days and a proposal to
rush Initiative IL through the
senate committees were due to
come up for second stormy ses-
sion.
The 40-day limit had received a
1922 vote Tuesday when OPPOSE
tion forces attempted to re-amend
the concurrent resolution on joint
rules to set the limit back to so
days. A request by Sen. Victor
zednick, r., King, to change his
vote, allowed for reconsideration.
McCUTCHEoN'S MOVE
The debate on Initiative IL de
veloped when Sen. John T. Nc
Cutcheon, r.. Pierce, moved to
amend another part of the con-
current resolution. His amend
ment would force the Grange
sponsored public power initiative
through committees in 10 days. A
24-20 vote in favor of the amend
ment was nullified by Sen. Charles
F. Stinson, r., Franklin, who
moved to reconsider after one
senator tried to change his vote
but was ruled out of order.
The house civilian defense COM
mittee started action on Gov.
Arthur b. Langlie's war-power
legislative program by hearing
high ranking military officials in
a closed session Rep. Pearson
said after the meeting that the
army and navy men. whose names
were not disclosed, urged passage
of Langlie's bills.
MARTIAL LAW
The officers warned that il
would be necessary to declare
martial law in an emergency I'M
/ less such laws are enacted so that
/ the state government can assume
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
II ERE'S MORE ABOUT
Legislature
sTARTs ON PAGE ONE

unanimously and sent to Gov.
Arthur B. Langlie for signing SEN
ate bill No. As, authorizing coun-
ties to spend current expense funds
for civilian defense.
The bill was given unanimous
approval by the house after being
favorably reported out by the
civilian defense committee. II
nullifies a ruling by the attorney
general that declared county COM
missioners lacked authority to
make civilian defense expenditures.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

The Kansas club viii hold q
business meeting on Admission
day. Friday, at p. m. az the
home Of Vice President William r.
Marcy, 4O45 Pacific ave. Plans
will be made for the annual pic
mic to be held al Point Defiance
on Labor day. according to C. p.
Fenton. secretary-treasurer Of the
club. Members and friends are in
vited.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

=
stated that the allies are going TO
strike hard at the axis in 1913.
and at more than one spot Where
the blows will fall the enemy can
only guess.
II il safe to assume that
Africa and the Mediterranean
theater of war figured prom
inently in the decisions
reached. The fact that the
conference was held in Africa
near the scene of combat puts
emphasis on that.
It is obvious that the great ex-
peditionary force sent 10 Africa
was not intended for a local opera
ton This force is being constantly
increased.
The axis is aware that when its
forces are obliterated in Africa. as
they inevitably must, the next steI
will be invasion of southern Eur
epe What the axis does moi
know is whether it will be through
France, Italy, the Balkans, or 6
combination.
Nor does that preclude an
invasion of western Europe,
perhaps simultaneously. Hitler
must have been greatly per-
turbed by the communique's
assertion that the conferees
had decided tn take the weight
off Russia by engaging the
enemy as heavily a. possible
'at the best selected points"
The phraseology points specific
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

necessary power. Pearson said.
The appropriations committees
met in joint session to begin hear
ings on the governors budget bill.
1t. Gov. Victor A Meyers ap-
peared before the committee to
ask the legislature to grant a
maintenance allowance to him for
the coming biennium. He was
given $500 a month maintenance
by the 1871 legislature to augment
his 500 salary, and Langlie left
the appropriation up to the legis-
lature this year.
Burke Gibson. executive clerk
in the governor office, appeared
before the committee to support
the requests in the budget for the
executive department.
ALL TO BE HEARD
Rep. Donald Underwood D.,
King, chairman of the house APP
preparations committee, said all
departments of the government in
cluded in the budget bill would be
heard IN joint sessions during the
next few weeks. The social Sc
curity department was slated 10
present its case before the COM
mittees tonight.
Underwood said 2 meeting today
would consider HB72. which would
grant additional state financial aid
to cities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
Unclaimed Wallets
AT Police Station

Some IL mems wallets and
several women's purses were
still unclaimed at police head
quarters. Sgt. Sherman Lyons
told q Tacoma Times reporter
Wednesday.
we wish owners would come
TO the station and identity
them" the sergeant said.
They are lying here gathering
dust and some contain valuable
papers"
However" he added. none
contain money"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
HAS PASSED SENATE

The bill was passed unanimously
in the senate last week.
A similar bill, lib 81. grants the
same authority to cities and both
bills validate previous expendi-
lures. The house bill received a
favorable report from the commit
tee and was placed on second read
ing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
KAY kYSER HURT

HOLLYWOOD KAY Ksyser dis
located 4 sknee-cap when thrown
by = professional wrestler IN &
scene on q movie set.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
Civilian Defense
q 90
Meetings Called

Precinct 65-An important meet
ing of civilian defense workers.
especially air raid wardens and
welfare wardens. will be held at
7:30 p. m. Wednesday at 1921 So.
Tacoma ave. A precinct warden
will be chosen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
Specific Offensive Plans
Believed Already Plotted
Many Important Points
Not in Communique
THE WAR TO-DAY
CRss L 5 Pat. Office
By LOUIS r. kEEMlE
Tnffoa De-. Aar Exnerf


The correspondents that highly important things
left official eommunique the unconditional
undoubtedly weIounded
with military chiefs the allies That length
to genershes
the Of their
plans
posts
communique implicitly Europe. that
allies going
half of Russia Il ndi
the allies
the African
before months
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

: Gordon Rogers. e37h Com
snerce st., reported to police We'd
nesdsy he had lost wallet Mon
day evening in vicinity of 14th and
Pacific ave. The wallet contained
e4s in cash. a draft card and other
valuable papers. Rogers told inves-
figating detectives.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

4. Y. searies of the Puget Sound
National bank. was elected presi-
cent Of the Tacoma Clearing House
Association for 1913 at a meeting
held Tuesday. George II. Fisher
Of the Bank Of California, was
named vice president; r. A. Nc
Donald OF the National Bank OF
Washington. secretary, and Ward
c. Van Arnam, Puget Sound Ma
fional. manager. Committee MEM
hers include Reno Odlin, Puget
Sound National; H. G. Raleigh,
Bank Of California. and A. II.
Brouse, National Bank of Wash
ington-each the head Of his re-
spective bank.
Roy Bailey, of 3o1z No. 9th st.
reported to police Wednesday his
home had been entered by thief
sometime Tuesday afternoon or
evening. Although the home was
thoroughly ransacked. police said
only two 81 bills were taken
Bailey told officers the thief had
broken the glass in rear door and
1hen unlocked IT,
Gordon Rogers. e37h Com
merce st.. reported to police We'd
nesday he had lost wallet Mon
day evening in vicinity of 14th and
Pacific ave. The wallet contained
e4s in cash. a draft card and other
valuable papers. Rogers told inves-
figating detectives.
Glenn H. Rhodes, father of
1Averne Rhodes of Tacoma, died
ut his home In Spokane on Jan.
"a. He had resided in Spokane for
Is years.
Clifford Melvin Winterton. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Winterton,
os47 So. Puget Sound ave. has
been appointed flight officer at
South Plains Army Flying school
at Lubbock. Tex. The graduating
flight officer completed intensive
training in Uncle Sans large
cargo and troop-carrying gliders.
Charles r. Harmon. Box 142,
Falkland, complained to police
Wednesday he was robbed of
watch. hat, scarf and Ss5 while
sleeping in his car, parked in the
vicinity of Center and M SITS. last
Friday night.
Sam Clark. 1902 Fawcett ave,
was suffering painful head injuries
Wednesday as result of being
struck late Tuesday by skidding
automobile al 18th and Fawcett
ave-. police reported. Witnesses
TO the accident told officers a
sedan coming down 18th ST. hill
had attempted to stop upon seeing
Clark in the street. The sedan
skidded In slush and struck Clark,
knocking him to the pavement. He
was removed TO Pierce County
hospital for treatment and later
released.
First monthly meeting Of Ia
coma Yacht club for the new year
will be held next Monday evening
at the club house. 1t was announced
Wednesday by Everett I. Steven,
club commodore. Ladies of the
club are also planning a prom"
at the clubhouse on Feb 20, with
Mrs. Lawrence Dufraine acting as
chairman in charge of arrange
nents.
Clayton Johnson has arranged
an all-entertainment program for
members Of Tacoma Rotary club
when they convene at Hotel Win
throp Thursday noon, it was an
rounced by Hen Bourke, program
committee chairman.
Pvt. Lloyd l.. Reed. jr., son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd l. Reed. ST..
661s No. 45th St. is now stationed
with the railway shop battalion
of the army at New Orleans, La.
Prior to entering the service, Pvt.
Reed was a fireman for the Mil
waukee railroad here. He Is a
graduate of Lincoln high school.
--s-
RECEIVES MEDAL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28
Just the Core
DRIVER FINED S25

James Hines. 612 Ea. Division
Lane, arrested Jan. 20. and charged
with negligent driving was found
guilty in Judge W. A. Richmond's
police court Tuesday afternoon.
Hines was fined S25 and costs for
allegedly exceeding the legal speed
limit within city limits.
DEAR DIARY: Baby has out
grown her high chair. I sold il
with Times Want Ad, then
bought War Stamps with the
money. MARY. adv.
Always better butter at the
Cow" adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS

Petitions for bankruptcy were
filed IN federal court Wednesday
by James Oliver Edwards, GAPS
Fawcett ave. listing liabilities OF
Ss1751 and no assets, Albert A
Allen, Washougal. listing liabilities
Of S1,041.7S and STA assets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

LONDON-An air medal for
eallantry in action was awarded
10 Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Hanson,
radio operator. Garfield. Wash.
Looking for a home? Read the
Times Want Ads.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

Roy Bailey, of 3o14 No. 9th St.
reported to police Wednesday his
home had been entered by thief
sometime Tuesday afternoon or
evening. Although the home was
thoroughly ransacked. police said
only two 81 bills were taken.
Bailey told officers the thief had
broken the glass in rear door and
4hen unlocked 1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-28

Glenn II. Rhodes, father of
1Averne Rhodes of Tacoma, died
ut his home in Spokane on Jan.
"a. He had resided in Spokane for
Is years.
Evening star., 1943-09-26
Miss Gail Hull
Wed Yesterday
In Arlington

The Claren don Presbyterian
Church in Arlington was the scene
of the marriage yesterday afternoon
of Miss Gail Elizabeth Hull, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Sedgwick
Hull of Arlington, to 1t. q. g.
Henry George Duchscherer, son of
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Frederick
Duchscherer of Kenmore, N. Y
The Rev. Isaac Steenson officiated
at 4 o'clock and the reception was
held in the home of the bride S
parents.
Ivory satin, made with train,
formed the brides wedding dress,
and orange blossoms held her veil.
Her bouquet was of white rose
buds and bouvardia Her only at
tendant was her cousin, Mrs. George
Davis Carlisle of Bangor, Me-, whose
costume was of aqua blue made with
fitted lace bodice and full organza
skirt with which she wore a match
ing tulle Juliet cap and carried blue
delphinium and pink rosebuds.
1t. Duchscherer had his brother,
Mr.. Philip E. Duchscherer of Ken
more. N. Y. as his best man, and
the ushers were Mr.. Harry Goss and
Mr.. Robert Brunton of Kenmore.
1t. and Mrs. Duchscherer left
after the reception for Ponte Vedra,
Fla, and after the first of next week
will make their home in Miami.
Evening star., 1943-09-26

Mr. and Mrs C. Ray Schrider
were hosts last evening at desert
bridge, having as their guests Mr.,
and Mrs. Walter Thrall, MI. and
Mrs. Carl Stuhler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Huburt Smoke, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Evans and Capt. and Mrs. Godfrey
Thorn.
Miss Jane Rightor left Thursday
for a vacation in Ridgewood, N. j.,
as the guest of Miss Barbara Foye.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Carl H. Robinson
have as their guest the formers
mother, Mrs. W. B. Shelton, and
sister, Mrs. Ernest Sayers of Marion,
Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Bell re-
turned Monday from vacation in
Syracuse as the guests of their SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Clark.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Irving Smith
have been visiting in Smyrna, Del,
as the guest of their cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. James B. Fleming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Strobe
and their family returned Monday
after spending the summer at Glen
ra-on-Seneca, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Fitzwater have
as a weekend guest their sister-in-
law, Mrs, D. H. Fitzwater of New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester H. Mccall
have as their guest the latter's
mother, Mrs. Augusta E. Romig of
Pittsburgh.
1t. and Mrs. Edward R. Vinson
of Dallas are the guests of their
cousin, Mrs. Lawrence Webster.
1t Anson Biggs from Engineers
Combat Unit at Camp Steuart, Tex,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John S. Biggs.
Mrs William Palmer, with her
son, Mr.. William Palmer, jr., is on
vacation at Ocean City, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. James @. Reber of
Chicago are now in their new home
at 4401 Leland street.
1t. q. g. and Mrs. Paul B. Och
mann and their small daughter
Beverly of Detroit will arrive to-
morrow to be the guests of 1t. Och
Evening star., 1943-09-26
Notes From Rockville and Vicinitv
Visitors Return to Arkansas;
Residents in Neqv York for Week

ROCKVILLE, Md, Sept. 25-Mrs.
Charles w. Woodward, jr, who spent
several weeks with Judge and Mrs.
Charles w. Woodward, returned
during the week to her home in
Arkansas.
Miss Mildred Ward and Mrs. Julia
Wolfe spent the week in New York.
The Rev. and Mrs. Howard G..
England spent several days during
the week visiting relatives in Rock
vile en- route from Ocean City, N. j.,
to Florida.
Mrs. Dorothy Smith of New York
was with her mother, Mrs. Irene
Welt, in Rockville this week.
Miss Margaret Tyler, Miss Marian
Speare and Mrs. Joseph A. Stimek
returned during the week from 10
day stay in New York.
Mrs. William D. Clark was hostess
at bridge and luncheon Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter A. Williams has re-
turned from Pittsfeld, Mass, where
she visited her son and daughter in
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson Will
lians, for three weeks.
Mrs. La Mar Kelly is back from a
short stay with 1t. Kelly in New
York.
Evening star., 1943-09-26

Mrs. John P. Engle and her grand
daughter, Joy Engle, are guests OF
the formers son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Etchison, in
Rocky Mount, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Ausherman
have as their guest Mrs. Ausher-
mans father, Mr. Leslie Mullican of
Washington.
Miss Eleanor Gartner, who ac-
cepted position in New Orleans
some months ago. is enjoying a va
cation trip to San Antonio, Mon
terey, Mexico. and Mexico City She
plans to spend some time in Phoenix
and California before returning to
her home here.
Mrs. Lawrence J. Darby is with
her mother, Mrs. B. O. Johnston, in
Wytheville, Va, for an extended
visit. She was accompanied as far
as Bristol by her daughter, Miss
Nancy Darby. who has entered the
Intermont Junior College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alan Lorraine Drew
whose marriage took place here last
Friday evening, returned from their
wedding trip Tuesday and are guests
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Honroe Phebus.
Evening star., 1943-09-26
Vacati0nerS Return
To LQyfOnSyiUe

LAYTONSVILLE, Sept. 25.-Mrs.
Samuel Riggs. jr.; Mrs. S. Merhle
Haines, Mrs. Thomas Stewart and
her children Gordon Keys and Mary
Cooke Stewart have returned from
vacation at Ocean City.
Mrs. George Young is at home
after two months in Ocean City.
Mrs. Young has with, her at her
home in Washington Grove her
aunts, the Misses Ellen and Cora
Watkins of Coral Gables. Fla, and
her mother, Mrs. John S. Lacey OF
Columbus, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas C. Water.
jr., with their children, are visiting
Mrs. Waters parents in Magnolia
Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Fraley have
moved from Laytonsville to their
new home in Rockcrest.
Evening star., 1943-09-26
Social Activities
In Gaithersbure

GAITHERsBURG, Sept. 25.-Dr
and Mrs. r. K. Shirley left today
for Buffalo. where the former will
take a postgraduate course. Later
they plan to visit his father, DR.. E
j. Shirley, in Oshawa, Canada, and
his two sisters, Mrs. Carl Thorning
in Toronto, and Mrs. Ted Gilbank,
In Hamilton, Ontario.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew j. He'll who
have been spending the summer
months In Gaithersburg and Wash
lngton Grove left this week for
Miami to spend the winter.
Evening star., 1943-09-26

have as their guest the latters sis
ter. Mrs. l.. D. Tharp Of Fort
Omaha, Nebr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w. Marshall
have as their guest the latter's
uncle, Mr.. Edward nuddy Of Well
ington, New Zealand.
1t. Comdr. and Mrs. Guy Dietz
are visiting the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Dietz in st. Louis.
Mrs. Paul McMurray, wife Of 1t
Col. McMurray. was hostess to Ia
guests at luncheon party Wednes-
day.
Evening star., 1943-09-26
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Ne,Cs
Mr.. and Mrs. Schrider Entertain
Miss Rightor on Vacation Trib

mann's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]
Henry Oehmann.
Col. and Mrs. Clyde Hill Metcali
have as weekend guests Mr.. Morton
Garden Of New York and Corpl
Robert Blackshire of Camp Shank
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard S. Good
ridge have as weekend guests Mr.
and Mrs. Ben C. Hayne of New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Benton
with their daughter, Miss Jear
Elizabeth Benton, have returned
from vaction spent in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Pierce Riddle
Evening star., 1943-09-26
Miriam Kessel
Becomes Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Kessel
announce the engagement Of their
daughter, Miss Miriam Lee Kessei,
to corpl. Sidney Donald Lee, son Of
Mrs. Sarah Lee OF Morsantown. w.
Va.
No date has been set for the wed.
ding.
Evening star., 1943-09-26

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Kodiak mirror., 1943-02-13
Accountant Leaves

Marshall Crutcher, accountant of Ketchikan and Seattle, left recently for Ketchikan after completing work here for the city and various private firms.
 He will return in about a month to engage in additional work here and at that time will prepare to audit the city's bcokg..
Kodiak mirror., 1943-02-13

TUNISIA-Corp. Harold D. Ramey of Los Angeles, rides to an easy victory on his donkey, Somewhere in Tunisia." The impromptu donkey race afforded some recreation to the Tanks a. board and quite a bit of amuse- ment to the natives.
The Nome nugget., 1943-12-31
Brevities of the Week

Flowers to Ma" Rowe for her graciousness during our illness the little niceties brought back thoughts of another mother the same to Norm Henderson, Paul Galloway, Bill" Luther, Tiny Wharton, Bill Lauglin, Don Pearce, Elmer Morris and Bill Hall (Connivers) for their nice ties, also The visit with Mat tie Tim was appreciated too may we have another? Rev. Booker, calling the Linotype ma chine an educated mill' All of Us wishing the other fellow "A Happy New Year'-and meaning it Fred doing business at the same old stand after an attack of the f- (censored)
 Yours,
 JAY RAYMOND
The Nome nugget., 1943-12-31
ROYAL NAVY
 ACTIVE IN PACIFIC

LONDON, Dec. 31.-(AP)-The Royal navy, which climaxed a most successful year with the sinking of the German battleship Schornhorst and three destroyers in the past week, is now being employed in the increasing force in the Pacific because of the heartening turn of the battle of the Atlantic, the admiralty an- nounced.
 A review of the years opera tions reiterated "Britain's world wide commitments extend to the Pacific and the strength of the royal navy is being brought in creasingly to bear in this thea ter''.
 According to the statement, the royal navy has completed a fourth year of war without the loss of a capital ship or a carrier. The royal airforce said the al- lies achieved air supremacy in every theater of the war, and said further, more submarines were destroyed by coastal com man in 1943 than in the three previous years together.