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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
Comparative Cost
OF World Wars
| and 7 Staggers

Up to July l. 1913, World War 2
cost the United States 1856 dead.
45,l83 wounded. and 31.343 missing,
or total of 93,OS2 for approximately
18 months.
The casualties for h fighting
nations i n World War 2, including
those of Russia, China and Great Brit
ain, to say nothing of Germany, Italy
and Japan, have been estimated to
exceed 20 million, some 10 million of
which have been fatalities.
World War l cost t h e United
States total casualties of 100000, Of
which $4,000 died and $4,000 were
wounded.
The casualties for all nations to-
tailed over 81 million, or over 8 million
dead. over 81 million wounded. and
over 7 million other casualties.
T h e anticipated cost of World
War 2 to June 80. 1914, the end of
the current fiscal year only. is $l96
billion.
The authorized public debt limita-
ton for that date is S2O6 billion.
The sum of Sl96 billion averages
$500 for every man, women d
child in this country. or $445O for each
of the al million Federal income tax
payers.
The cost to date of World War 2
to all nations has been estimated as of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01
Halle News

From all reports there are many
new faces among the st. Paul Ne
gro population. Halle would like
to have a chance and show these
people what a hospitable town St.
Paul is. So if you have a neighbor
who is a stranger in town send
them to the Halle and we will find
something to interest them.
GIRLS are you interested in
MODERN DANCE? It's good for
the waistline as well as lots of fun.
If you are interested register with
Miss Murphy by either calling
Halle or walking over there to see
her.
BOYS and GIRLS-now is your
chance to become a member of
Club "553". Memberships will be
taken through the month of Oc-
tober; after that time they will be
closed and not opened again until
January. AS you can see this means
there will be a limited number of
memberships sold and naturally
first come will be first served.
The lounge with it's beautiful
furniture will be a perfect place to
bring company and spend the cold
winter evenings. 1t will be open
Wednesday and Friday evenings
from 7 to 10 p. M, and Sunday af-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01

Married: Mrs. Gussie Reed, $50
Rondo Ave-, and Mr.. James Ander-
son, 800 st. Anthony, were married
Saturday, Sept. IL. Charles Ander-
son, brother of the groom, was the
only attendant. The couple are at
home at $50 Rondo Ave.
Mrs. B. Archer, 314 N. Western
Ave-, is convalescing at her home.
Miss Margaret Williams, $40 w.
Central, has as her house guest
Miss Villa Wallace, of Seattle,
Wash.
Mrs. Cecilia Lewis, 222 Rondo
Ave-, entertained Mrs. Hattie Wat
kins, of Pratt City, Alabama, and
her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Wong
from Gary, Ind, at dinner Thurs
day, Sept. II.
Mrs. Cornelius MObiley, 754 St.
Anthony Ave-, was hostess at the
Two O'clock Bridge Club meeting,
Saturday, Sept. 20. Mrs. Norman
Howell won the first prize; Mrs.
Leo Bohanon, the second prize, and
Mrs. Mobiley, the third prize. Mrs.
Jerome Reed won the guest prize.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. James Oliver, 943
Iglehart Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel Allen, 658
w. Central, entertained Miss Villa
Wallace, visitor here from Seattle,
Wash, at a breakfast last week.
Mrs. Alberta Bell and son, Jerry,
1896 N. Kent, have returned from
a visit in Chicago. While in Chi
cago, Mrs. Bell and her son at
tended the National Baptist Con-
vention.
Mrs. David d. Turpeau, of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, is guest at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. Clarence T. R.
Nelson, 631 St. Anthony. Mrs.
Turpeau is the mother of Rev. D.
D. Turpeau, Jr., of Chicago, a for
mer school mate of Rev. Nelson.
Mr.. Frank Houston Rawlings,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01
ternoon from 8 to 7 p. m.
Miss Janabelle Murphy
Mrs. Leo M. Bohdnon
Elected to " Board

Mrs. Leo M. Bohanon, for two
years a member of the interracial
committee of the Minneapolis
Branch Y. W. C. A., was elected to
the Y board of directors last Thurs
day.
1t is understood that Mrs. Bo-
hanon has done very constructive
work as a member of the inter
racial committee. Last week she
was instrumental in placing Miss
Dolly Schuck as stenographer in
the Y office which marks the first
time a Negro has held a position
of this kind in the history of the
Minneapolis Branch.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01

925 Marion St., left Friday, Sept.
"a, for Vallejo, Calf, to work in
the ship yards at Mare Island. Due
to the acute housing shortage there,
his wife, Leola Dale Rawlings, will
not join him until later date.
Miss GeOrgetta White of Detroit,
Mich, has returned home after
spending her vacation with her
father, Mr.. George White, 348 Kent
st. Mr.. Whites mother and niece
who have also been visiting him for
the past month, have returned to
Kansas City, Mo-, their home.
Mrs. Lydia Brown, 500 St. An
thony, has returned from Chicago,
ILL.,, where she attended the National
Baptist Convention.
Reception: More than 100 guests
attended reception at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond Turner,
1888 W. Central, last Sunday, given
for Mr.. Turner's niece, Mrs. U. S.
Smith of Houston, Texas, who has
been a guest at the Turner home for
ten days. Decorations were an
abundance of yellow and white
dwarf NUNS and white tapers in
yellow candelabra. Misses Barbara
Fields and Lucy Murray presided
at the punch bowl. Others assist
ing were Mines. Earl Brent, Court
ney Hilyard, Gerone Reed, Lafay-
cite Fields, John NJ. Patton, Elmer
Morris, Evangeine Jones, George
Brooks, Sr. Mrs. Smith left Thurs
day for Kansas City, Mo-, where
she will be the house guest of Mrs.
R. o. Harris, sister of Mr.. Turner.
Pilgrim Church News: Last Sun
day morning, Rev. J. W. Phelps
preached an excellent sermon with
a large congregation in attendance.
Four persons joined the church.
Next Sunday, Rev. S. E. Ware,
pastor, who has just recently re-
turned from his vacation after a
much needed rest, will occupy his
pulpit. He will be preaching from
the subject, can Unfailing Ally"
Communion service will be held.
The gospel chorus and the senior
choir will sing every Sunday morn
ing. On the second and third Sun
days the Wares Treble Clef's will
sing at the morning worship SER
vice. In connection with the fall
and winter services a Lyceum will
be held at 5 p. m. each second Sun
day.
Sunday evening Rev. Ware will
preach on "The Need of Prayer"
Next Sunday Rev. Ware expects the
drive to hit a new high record.
Members are urged to pay their
pledges as the drive is rapidly COM
ing to a close.
On October a all women in the
church will participate in the wom-
ems day rally.
What could the new surprise in
dress style be for our Sunday morn
ing speaker Mrs. C. D. Milligan,
Jr.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01

Highway, has just returned from a
two weeks vacation visiting friends
in Detroit, Michigan, and Chicago,
Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Gates, 900
Bryant Ave. N, have as their house
guest this week, Mrs. Lou Eta
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01
Use UncIeSa
Mail Your
Social Items!

Readers who have personal or
social items are urged to mail
such items direct to the Mime
apOlis office of this publication,
314 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Type or write plain
ly on one side of paper, sign and
list telephone number.
To insure publication in cur
rent issue news must reach office
by Wednesday of each week.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01

dent Of Minneapolis, was in the city
last week visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Priscilla Ingram Bailey Of
Los Angeles, Calf, left for Chi
cago after spending two weeks
visiting friends. While here she
was shown courtesies by Mines.
DIN Wells, Harry Massingill, Wal
lace B. Chambers, L. Webster, H.
Brown, and Mr.. James Ward and
Mrs. Auzie Dial.
Mrs. Frank Shaw, 1912 Bryant
Ave. N, entertained twenty-five
guests at her home in honor Of her
brother, Vestor Bonnell, who will
enter the armed service, Sept. 30.
Messrs. Frank PEBBLES, Harley
Poore and Paul Curry have returned
from a hunting trip in the western
part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Roach,
3917 5th Ave. S., entertained the
following people at party at their
home in honor of Miss Emma Man
ming, of Montgomery, Alabama:
Messrs. and Mines. Albert Allen,
Donald Bryant, Claude Mason,
Chalmer Lawson, l. o. Cannon,
Harold Wright, Theodore Jones,
Sylvester Carter, Miss Martha Kay
and Mr.. James Ward.
Ill: Among those who are i'll in
Minneapolis are Miss Betty Ses-
sions, $3.50 4th Ave. S., at Deaconess
hospital; Mrs. Ella Washington,
mother of Mrs. E. Simms and Mrs.
NJ H. Jackson, at home, 4040 4th
Ave. S.; Mr.. Wilmoth Bowen, 1861
Bryant Ave. N, and Mrs. Lila Riley,
991 Aldr1ch Ave. n.
Mrs. Frank E. Corners, 3945
Fourth Ave. S., left for Washing
ton, D. c., Sept. 10, to visit her hus-
bands relatives. She will also go
to Hampton Institute, in Virginia,
for a weekend visit with Corp. W.
E. Corners. She will then go to
New York, N. Y, to be the guest
of Mrs. Garnet Harris, formerly of
St. Paul.
Miss Judith Ann Johnson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson John
son, 10O6 Bryant Ave. N, center
tanned" II guests on her second
birthday, Sept. %.
Mr.. Harry A. Grigsby, 269 Du-
pont Ave. N, and his brother, Bry-
ant Grigsby, 34O9 Cedar Ave-, left
for Sioux Falls, S. D., Saturday to
visit at the bedside of a sister who
is very i'll and who is about to un-
dergo a serious operation.
Mrs. Rebecca Hardiman, SIC 10th
Ave. s., and her mother, Mrs.
Martha Jones, 269 Dupont Ave. N,
have returned from Fort Worth,
Texas, where they are visiting rela-
tives.
The A. B. C. club met Sunday,
Sept. &c, at the home of Mrs. &C.
nellie Gresham, 9S4 Bryant Ave. N.
Officers elected for the year are
Mrs. Maxine Jones, president; Mrs.
Esther Dean, vice president; Mrs.
Helen Bowen, secretary; Mrs. Leila
Thornton, treasurer.
Mrs. Lillian Grant, 1909 Olson
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01
NOT SOCIAL EXPERIMENTS

The upgrading of Negroes and
the industrial employment of Ne
gro women are not now social ex-
periments. They are wartime neces-
sities.-Robert C. Weaver in At
lantic Monthly.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01

Childress Of Lathrop, Mo. Mrs.
Childress is the mother of Mrs.
Gates.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01
Social and Personal
q MINNEAPOLIS [

Mr.. and Mrs L. COan, 524 Emerson Ave. No. had as
their dinner guests Friday Sept a. Mrs Josie McGhee,
Minneapolis Mrs Anna Brown of St. Paul. Mrs Viola Bishop
of St. Louis, Mrs Thomas Lacey River Rouge, Michigan
and Mrs. Alma Snyder of Jackson, Mo.
Mr. John c. Battles of Kansas City, NO. former resi-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-10-01
Social and Personal
q ST. PAUL q

George Harris, chief petty officer in the Navy, of
Mr. and Ashby T. Harris sos Carroll Ave. is in the city
visiting his parents While here he has been entertained by
Mrs N W. Coins and Mrs. Bertram NJ Shannon at dinner
Monday Sept e. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hargrave 963
lglehart. Friday. Oct /
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Democrats Tax Bill
Voted by Committee;
'Skip-Year' Rejected
Modified RumI Plan and
Robertson Proposal
Are Turned Down
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
A Democratic sponsored pay
as-you-go bill, applying the low
er rates and higher personal ex-
emptions of 194l to 1912 income
in order to get on a current tax
basis, was approved today by the
House Ways and Means Com
mittee.
The action came on voice vote,
with the Republicans sitting in
silence, after the committee, also
vocally, had rejected first the Re-
publican-supported modified Ruml
skip-a-year-pla and another COM
promise proposed by Representative
Robertson, Democrat of Virginia.
Bill to Come Up May 3.
The committee agreed to bring
the measure to the House floor Mon
day, May 3-the DAY Congress re-
turns from its Easter recess-under
an agreement limiting general de-
bate to one day, with vote coming
on the committee plan and its al
ternatives Tuesday.
The fact that nc record vote was
sought in committee today came as
no surprise, for the lineup Of the
members has been known for days
Mr.. Robertson told newspapermen
the Treasury had estimated that the
Evening star., 1943-04-24

War bond sales totaling S., ,167,-
TAO Thursday-the greatest bond
buying day in the history of
Washington-answered japanese
atrocities with future bombs for
Toxic and pushed the District to
over 80 per cent OF its $4,000
600 non-bank quota.
Through Thursday the District
War Finance Committee reported
sales Of Second War Loan Securi-
ties here had reached a total Of
$33 los, ,303.25. a..
AS national sales were being tabu-
lated, Maryland exceeded its $119,-
600, 600 quota by reporting $122 ,267,- :
623 subscribed through Thursday.
Virginia figures were not available.
Meanwhile, the War Department
reported that about so per cent of
men in the Army are buying War
bonds. Sales in February, the last
month for which complete reports
are available, exceeded $21, ,OO0, 900.
Reports from War bond issuing
agents, such as banks, post Offices,
retail stores and theaters today
continued to reflect public indigna-
ton at the execution of American
av.ators held by the Japanese.
A division chairman of the Dis
trict War Finance Committee said
an elderly man, aroused by the
killing Of the American flyers, had
come to his ONCE to buy two $18.75
bonds. He said the man told him
the money represented the last Of
his financial resources.
With q week remaining before
the Second War Loan campaign
closes on May !, from some sources
have come suggestions that q spe-
cia, day be set aside In memory
Of the American aviators who died
IN Japan. On this day people could
buy an extra bond" dedicated to
the men.
As reports reached the Treasury
(See WAR LOAN, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Harmon, on Way Home, Credits
Football Legs for Survived

within a week from the maze of
mdergrowth which swallowed other
flyers, he said.
1t. Harmon is en- route to his
home for nothing but a rest and q
visit with Nom and Pop"
Clean-shaven. well-groomed and
sitting beside nae in the officers
mess club, he seemed tired, but little
the worse for his experiences until
he began to talk about them.
His face became intense and COM
pletely absorbed as he relived his
light with the insect-infested Jungle.
"I'll tell you one thing" he de-
clared. II certainly was thankful
for my years OF football. They gave
. pair Of good legs. / had to have
good legs to get out OF there"
1T Is Just = tangle Of vines, stumps
and grass, all intertwined. They
wrap around your legs and pull you
back.
They are pulling you down into
mire and you have to push your
way step BY step.
When one Of these tree stumps
{see HAEMoN. Paa0SA-z.5
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Action Is Taken
With Approval
OF Labor Board
Roosevelt Brands
WoIkout as Violation
Of No-Strike Pledge
By J. A. FOX,

President Roosevelt today or
dered John L. Lewis to put his
striking United Mine Worker
members back to work immedi-
ately at the Newark (N.JD plant
of the Celanese Corp. of America,
and said that if his instructions
were not complied with by noon
Monday the Government would
take steps to protect the inter-
ests Of the Nation at war and the
legal rights and property of the
company involved.
We've no comment to make just
now," strike headquarters in Newark
said.
The President sent telegram to
Mr.. Lewis and four aides embodying
his instructions, it was announced
at noon by Stephen T. Early, White
House secretary. Nom compliance
undoubtedly would mean the taking
over of the plant by the Govern
ment, as has been done in similar
cases. The Presidents action was
taken on what was described as the
unanimous recommendations of the
War Labor Boasd.
The President in his kilograms to
Mr.. Lewis and the other union off,
cials demanded that picketing cease
(See Gel IANESE Page ALL
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Five Alabama Mines
Closed in Pay Dispute
1000 Men Fail to
Show Up for Work
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April "a
Five Of Alabama's largest ceal mines
were idle today as miners failed to
report for the Saturday shift at
shafts of the Tennessee Coal, Iron
& Railroad Co. and the Wood
ward Iron Co.
The idle mines employ approx
mately 1000 men.
William Mitch, district president
of the United Mine Workers of
America, said the work stoppage
resulted from general dissatisfac-
ton with the failure of the opera
tors to provide a genuine six-day
week, with overtime pay for the
extra day, and with the slowness of
negotiations for a permanent con-
tract to replace the one which ex-
pired last March 3D.
Spokesman for the companies in
volved said no demands had been
made on them, but that the miners
failed to show up for the regular
shifts today.
Mines affected are Hamilton
Edgewater.. Docena and Wylam of
the 7. c. I. and Dolomite of Wood
ward, all captive" mines.
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Uncha||engedW Wins
PimIico Handicap
Lives Up to Name in
Tokine 81, 500 Race
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, April 24.-Mrs. Sid
ney Zell's 3-year- -old Unchallenged
ran a front-running race today to
win the $4,000 added Baltimore
Spring Handicap before a crowd Of
approximately $4,000 persons at
Pimlico race course.
Unchallenged. ridden by Jockey
Porter Roberts, took the lead at the
start and was never headed. At the
finish he held length and a half
margin over Preston M. Burch's
Cassis, which was six lengths ahead
of G.. c. Greer's Cape Cod. Six
horses started.
The winner was the favorite, and
returned $500, $3.50 and $50 for 50.
Unchallenged ran the six furlongs
in I'LL AS over track classed as
fast for the first time this week.
The victory was worth $2,460 and
ran his earnings for the year to
S5,O70.
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Millions Of Motorists
To Be Eligible for
Grade | Tires May |
Will Go to Drivers With
Monthly Cos Allowance
Of Over 24O Miles
By the Associated Press.

Motorists whose gasoline ra-
ton cards permit them to drive
over 240 miles a month will be-
come eligible for the best grade
of tires next Saturday.
This was disclosed in an Office of
Price Administration order today,
coincident with news that manufac-
ture of lower quality Victory tires"
made from reclaimed rubber has
been halted. ...,--
Previously mileage ration of $50
month had been required for the
best tires and a mileage Of $40 to
$50 for grade 2's.
Motorists in the East, who have
Jared less we'll than those in other
sections Of the country so far as
gasoline ration coupon values are
concerned, get equal treatment in
the new tire order in that any one,
East or elsewhere, whose allotted
rations permit him to drive over
24o miles month may get the best
grade tire.
Some B book holders in the East
where basic rations are lower, how
ever, will not qualify because their
supplemental ration card has been
trimmed too much in the tailoring"
which ration boards do after ar
irving at how much extra. gasoline
to allot. For example, the A card
Is calculated as worth only 80 miles
Of travel month in the East and
some A card holders who have
gotten B cards also are granted as
little as 20 miles a month on the B
cards.
simultaneously, Rubber Director
William Jeffers' Office confirmed that
production Of the victory tires" was
halted March 81, though no previous
announcement was made. News OF
(See TIRES, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Guide for Readers
Count Fleet, 3 Others Have
Good Workouts for Derby
Amusen1ents,

this year by any Derby candidate.
With Jockey Johnny Adams up,
Seven Hearts did the quarter In
0:25 SIS. the halt In 0:51 as, the
three-quarters in lis and the mile
In l:42 2-5.
Allen T. Simmons Blue Swords,
running In the middle Of the track,
because barriers were up along the
inside rail, did the quarter In 0:26,
the half In 0:522s, the three GUAR
ters II 1:203s, the mile IN 1:48A and
lgAlloped out the ~ miles In 2:03H
1 Mrs. E. v. Mars No wrinkles was
taken from Churchill Downs to
nearby Douglas Park for workout
on . bit firmer turf. He did the
quarter IN 0:24As, the half In 0:50.
the three-quarters In 1:163s. the
mile In 1:43N and salloped out the
1h miles in 1:5S7s.
Evening star., 1943-04-24

Is the result of decisions made nine
months to year ago, the official
said. Mr.. Patterson charged that pri-
critics given to the rubber program
had interfered with the high-test
gasoline plant construction.
The high official conceded that
the clash Of personalities might
become so violent that either Mr..
Patterson or Rubber Director Will
1see RUBBER, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1943-04-24

merely continues to ignore the board
we'll go through to a final deter
mination of the case"
The panel personnel, still un-
named, will consist of a representa-
tive of the public, of the employer
and of labor.
Mr.. Lewis could not be reached in
New York to comment on the WLB's
order, but spokesman for him
said "the miners will have no state
ment to make on any phase of the
War Labor Board Hearing until they
have studied the boards proceed
ings and reported to the policy
committee meeting on Tuesday,"
While the WLB hearing was on
here today, the Southern Appa-
lachian operators and miners, with
alternates serving for the operators
who came to Washington, met in
Evening star., 1943-04-24
By the Associated Prts1.

*
LOUISVILLE, KY, April a.
Four Kentucky Derby candidates
turned in good workout times on =
sloppy track here today IN prepara-
ton for next Saturdays running Of
the $500 added turf classic.
Mrs. John Hertz's favorite, Count
Fleet. with Jockey Johnny Longdon
up, did the first quarter mile IN
0:25 Is, the half IN O:49 As. the fiye-
eishths In 1:02 SIS and the three
quarters In LIS As. Hai1bitds
noticed that the Count. despite I
recent leg injury, wanted 70 run and
apparently could have put on more
speed.
J. Graham Browns louisville
mudder, esven Hearts. turned N the
fastest pE1ctipe mile recorded here
Evening star., 1943-04-24
7 Jap Admira|s Died
In Battle Of Midway,
Berlin Radio Reveals
Yomoeuchi and Koroi
Went Down With Ships,
Toxic Dispatch Admits
"A. P. Photo.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Two japanese admirals went
to their death on the deck of a
flaming Nipponese aircraft car
rier sunk in the battle of Mid
way last June, the Berlin radio
disclosed today, in broadcasting
a Toxic dispatch.
They we're Vice Admiral Yama-
guchi, commander of the japanese
force of carriers, and Rear Admiral
Karai, commander Of the flagship on
which Yamaguchi was killed.
Memorial Rites Held.
The disclosure came in an account
of memorial services honoring jap
anese fighting dead. The broadcast
was recorded by the Associated
Press.
The Toxic account said the Jap
anese force encountered a superior
American feet and attacked, sink
ing an American carrier, a heavy
cruiser and damaging another car
rier."
Notwithstanding the heaviest de-
fense, the Japanese aircraft carrier
with the admirats aboard was hit"
said a broadcast speech of Admiral
Hideo Hiraide, navy spokesman. "a
heavy bomb destroyed the forecastle.
A tremendous explosion started fires
which could not be subdued. Karai
ordered the crew to abandon ship.
Admiral Yamaguchi, in a farewell
address to the crew, asked for three
cheers for the Emperor. Thereafter
the crew went overheard and the
admirals remained on the burning
ship. When night fell both could
be seen on the bridge of the aircraft
carrier which slowly disappeared in
the waves with its flag flying"
1890 Of Enemy Killed.
The Battle of Midway lasted from
June 8 to 6. A United States Navy
communique placed Japanese losses
at four aircraft carriers, two heavy
cruisers and one transport sunk.
Damaged were three hattleships,
two heavy cruisers, one light cruis-
er and at least three transports. At
least 275 Japanese planes were de-
stroyed and 4,800 of the enemy per-
sonnel were killed.
American ship losses were the air.
craft carrier Yorktown and the de-
stroyer Hammann. Conjecture was
that the Japanese we're intent upon
invading either Hawaii or the West
Coast Of the United States. The
Japanese feet numbered 80 vessels.