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Evening star., 1943-04-25
How | Were at Pearl Harb0r'

Editors note: When the Japdnese
attacked Pearl Harbor on December
7. 1941, nobody Das more surprised
than Tai Sing Loo, an intensely loyal
and patriotic Chinese-American ciuil-
ian photographer at the Navy Yard
there. AS the day ,Oore on, the taith-
Jul photographer rendered udludble
aid to Utctims of the attack. I'm
pressed 1Cith the seriousness OF the
days happenings and his part in
them, he later made formal report
to the authorities, Just as he saw the
napal officers doing. The report, in
his queer, Oriental English and sprin-
kled ,0ith Napy lingo, has Just been
received in Washington. Loo is the
same photographer Uho interrupted
pose OF Secretary Knor on the Official
inspection trip to erclaim, "Let me
put your tie inside, Mr.. Secretary;
you do not look so good.")
On the 9Th Of December, Saturday
afternoon, I had made arrangement with
Tech. Sergeant Christen to have all his
Guard to be at the Main Gate between
$3.50 to $50 o'clock Sunday morning to
have group Of picture taken in front
of the new concrete entrance as set
ting with the Pearl Harbor" for Christ
mas card to send home to their family.
Sunday morning I left my home for
Pearl Harbor after TOO o'clock. I was
waiting for my bus at corner Wilder
Avenue and Metcaf Street. Saw the
sky full Of antiaircraft gun firing up
in the air, I call my friend to look up in
sky, explain them how the Navy used
their Antiaircraft gun firing in prac-
tising, at that time didn't realize we
were in actual war.
Our bus stop at Bishop and King
Streets. We heard alarm ringing from
third story building of the Levers &
Cooke, Ltd Saw the window shattered.
I walk up to Young Hotel corner and
cross the street. Stop for cup Of cof-
fee at Swinky and Frankly.
Suddenly all excitement arouse the
Honolulu Fire Engine rush down Bishop
of sailor and marine dashing toward
Pearl Harbor. I'm very much surprise
what's all this excitement.
I Was Great Shock.
wave taxi to stop and get on it to go
back to Pearl Harbor. When I approach
to Pearl Harbor surprize with great
shock. Thought one of our oil tanks
caught in fire, showing black velum of
thick smoke in the air. got off at the
main gate of Pearl Harbor, met all the
guards with arms and Machine Gun in
placed I was great shock with surprise
the war are on.
Watching many japanese war planes
attacked Pearl Harbor, dropping bombs
right and left on dry docks and Ford
Island. Suddenly terrific explosion. Fire
broke out.
I was very calm and waiting for the
opportunity to get ride to the studio to
get my camera. I was at the Main Gates
standby with Marines. Guards at the
Main Gates were bravery and cool headed
Evening star., 1943-04-25

fell down. I notice some large pieces
of Steel Plates blew over the dry dock
when I turn around and look, afterward
I notice two extra hoses without nozzles
so went to the Fire Station and brought
back 2 volunteers pointed direct the
depth charges, call for more volunteers
to help me clear and straighten up the
hose around the First Street to clear
for traffic at the same time purpose to
give the fire fighter a chance to extended
the hose across the bow of U. S. S.
PENNSYLVANIA to fight the fire at the
DOWNES on Starboard side
Here come another Fire Engine from
Submarine Base, I direct them to place
their engine and connect this Hydrant
No. Isl and direct them to the depth
charges, SO everythings are well done and
successful accomplishment their service.
few words of my appreciation and vote
OF thanks and successful credit to Lieut..
Spear, in charge with his gallant spirit
to kept his staff and volunteers calm,
right at the job to see the depth charges
were wet and kept away the fire The
Marines of the Fire Dept. of the Navy
Yard, are the Herois of the Day of
Dec. 7, 1941, that save the CASSIN and
DOWNES and U. S. S. PENNSYLVANIA
in Dry Dock No. l.
I saw the crew threw out empty s.
shell on the dock. I gether up in piles
with some sailors, so 1 met Chief T.
to help me order some hose from Supply
Dept. to place in this Hydrant No. ISL,
corner Avenue D and First Street. I
also request 1t. Foster to order me
more hoses, with in half an hour the
Chief brought back new hoses and
other load from 1t. Foster and other
Chief which I have about IL lengths
of hose to stand by. Why order this
hoses for?
Something May Happen.
The Answer-for emergency something
may happen will be there with read
mess, reason why; the magazines were
taking out from the U. S. S. PENNSYL-
VANIA, and many casing and empty
shell, at the same time were under fired
the Jap Airplanes flew over head where
up in the cloud. The U. S. S. PENN
SYLVANIA Antiair Craft crews were in
full action, I wasn't excited and very
calm about Street to protected the new
hoses, were little worry because I have
no nails and lumber to nail between
the two planks separated while the heavy
traffic going by with Emergency Cases
to the Naval Hospital without crushing
the hoses.
I met Captain Swain passing by I
had his permission to have the carpen-
ter of the Boat Shop to help me nail
this planks together. He went to tele-
phone, within few minutes four men
marching down with nails and lumber.
I were very happy, here comes the Car
penters ready to started mailing, suddenly
the roaring Anti Air Craft Guns in
action. call my men to dodging for
safety, after the Enemy Planes disap-
pear We all returns to our duty, the
four men didn't came back at all left
the hammers, nails and lumber, so I
was very fortunely for two Of our
local boys passing by and helping me to
funish the job, it were very thankful to
volunteer their service to stand by with
nas during the Emergency, I had two
Evening star., 1943-04-25

pl1cation would be in more fitting garb.
Before the conference ended they were
told frankly that they were too high
class" With great reluctance the farmer
had pointed out his tenant houses, very
dilapidated and without the conven-
ience even Of running water, one occu-
pied by Polish family on one side, and
colored family on the other. In the
Evening star., 1943-04-25

many adjustments and some consolida-
ton before the United States has as
feasible schedule as that of England
with her women's land army of 10000
women. and with plans afoot to double
the number this year.
The actual pinch of food rationing has
not been felt here, and If we look far
enough ahead it need not be felt to
Evening star., 1943-04-25

the extent that it has been in England
with her ration of one egg month, 25
cents worth of meat, one-haf pound of
cheese and one pint of milk week per
adult for protein food, and other articles
in like measure, her one salvation in her
garden produce which has doubled dur
ing the war-thanks to the heroic effort
of the women,
Evening star., 1943-04-25

vacant shack next door would the girls
share a similar fate? Could they take
it" even in the name of patriotism? Per-
haps after all the old mans estimate
had showed greater wisdom and FORE
sight than prejudice.
they would welcome any kind of helper"
Evening star., 1943-04-25

There IS no doubt but that the spirit
OF pioneering still challenges American
women and that with their gift of adapt
ability as soon as they realize the need
they will be focking into the fields and
gardens. rallying to help feed not only
our own people but to send the best
ammunition there is-wholesome food
wherever it Is needed.
Evening star., 1943-04-25

use the knowledge gained in managing
their own places.
Fighting Food Shortage.
To date mobilization and training Of
women for farm activity is In the hands
of various departments and organiza-
tions. Naturally there will have to be
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
Jap Bases Hit
Over Wide Area

UNITED NATIONS HEAD
QUARTERS IN AUSTRALIA,
March s (INS)-Allied heavy and
medium bombers swept the South
west Pacific yesterday. attacking
japanese bases from the Neither
lands Indies in the west TO New
Britain in the east. headquar-
tiers communique revealed today.
An 8,000-ton japanese merchant
ship was hit in Stephan Strait, off
New Guinea. and an enemy recon-
naissance plane was shot down
during the days sorties. from
which all Allied planes returned
Two waves of Allied medium
bombers caused heavy damage in
the town of Toeal. in the Kai
Islands. setting many fires in the
waterfront area. On New Britain
Island enemy airdromes at Gas
mata and at Cape Gloucester were
attacked by heavy bombers. In
both raids, bombs were seen to
fall on runways and near anti
aircraft positions.
Nine Japanese bombers raided
Vivigania. on American-held Good
enough Island, causing no damage,
the communique said.
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Intensity
SOlOInOnS
Offensive

WASHINGTON, March s GNSl
-lntensifcation of American of
fensive operations against Japa
nese bases in the central Solomon
Islands was disclosed today by the
navy department.
1T was announced that Thurs.
day nights naval bombardment oi
the enemys positions at Munds
was followed a few hours later by
an unusually heavy air raid car
ried out by a large force of u. S.
planes.
The japanese base at Viru Har-
Dor. on the southern coast of New
Georgia Island, was bombed.
Thursday night the japanese air
force retaliated with a raid on
American positions. on Tulagi Is
land. Two men were killed.
In the Shorthand Island area,
$50 miles north of Guadalcanal
airfield. Kahili, BUN and Ballale
all important enemy concentra-
ton points-were bombed Friday
by Consolidated Liberator bomb
ers and fires were started in the
Japanese-held areas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
US. Asked
To Seize
Air Plant

SAN DIEGO. Cal. March s
INS)-The $500 union employees
of the Consolidated Aircraft Corp.
demanded today that the army
and navy take over operation OF
the plant.
The workers. members OF the
international Association of Ma
chinists (AFL), voted two other
resolutions at a meeting last
night.
One denounced the WLB for its
recent wage decisions affecting
coast aircraft workers. Workers
declared the increases entirely I'M
satisfactory. Another resolution
asked a government investigation
of the Consolidated plant.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
I Detroit Suicides
Reported by Police

The body Of Mrs. Vera Matiyow
u. OF 13455 lIealey. was found
Sunday evening by her husband
Merrill, 30. She had hanged her
self in the attic OF their home,
police said.
William Woods. Sc, of 1901
Prairie, died after taking poison.
Police said Woods called his wife,
Helen. to the Easement, where he
told her he rad taken poison. A
doctor pronounced him dead, 10
minutes later.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
Giirdud Nu|Iifies
Vi(hy DEGREES

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTH AFRICA. March s GNS)
All connection with the Vichy
regime Of Occupied France was
severed today by the action of
Gen. Giraud. civil and military
commander for French North and
West Africa, in declaring all Vichy
DEGREES invalid in. territory under
his administration.
a decree signed In Vichy has
No effect In French North Az
rica," Gen Giraud said in a
formal statement.
German occupation has inter
rupted the free exercise of ma
tional sovereignty"
Giraud's action was brought
about by his indignation over pub
LEGATION in the official journal
without his approval of two de-
crees signed by Chief of State
Petain and Chief of Government
Laval.
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JAPs EXPECTED UNREST

SEATTLE. March g INS)-
Labor unrest in the Pacific Coast
aircraft industry was predicted
and anticipated months ago by
japanese war lords, Rear Admiral
Richard f. Byrd told A mass
meeting of Boeing workers in
Seattle yesterday.
The Antarctic explorer. In the
United States between active duty
assignments overseas. told how
Japan had used the foreknowledge
Of labor trouble as propaganda 10
influence neutral countries 10
fight against the Allied nations.
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and early today 20 enemy tanks
in The pass ready 10 de-
fend the town.
They found that the American
patrol had Withdrawn with its
prisoners after destroying consid-
cradle enemy equipment.
In addition 10 their SIS prisoners.
the Americans captured two Al.
nm guns so new that the wrap
ping paper still was on them. A
final tabulation showed that II
trucks, motorcycle. six .20-mm.
guns. one field piece and several
machine guns were destroyed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
laps Hide Most
Of Convoy Loss
by United Press

japanese Imperial headquarters
today announced the loss of two
destroyers, five transports. and
seven planes in the New Guinea
Solomons area between February
Is and March 5, according 10
radio Berlin.
The dates included the battle
Of the Bismarck Sea. which be-
gan on March 2 and had ended
by March ) with a Japanese
convoy of - ships-l0 warships
and II transports-utterly de-
stroyed. Eighty-two japanese
planes were destroyed or put
out of action
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
British Down
; Ndzi Raiders
Registered u. 3. Patent once

LONDON, March & GNS).-
Three German bombers were shot
down over England last night
when small formation attempted
10 penetrate 10 the London area,
it was announced today.
1ncendiaries and high explosives
were dropped over wide area in
the home counties and on the
southeast coast but there we're no
reports OF missiles dropped IN the
capital.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
pr Boats Hit
; Jap Wdrships

ADVANCED L. 6. SOUTH PA.
ClFlC BASE, March 8 (UP)-U
s. navy torpedo boats scored hits
on japanese battleship a cruiser
and destroyer in separate actions
in the South Pacific last October
and November, it was disclosed
today with presentation of Silver
Star medals 10 the three COM
manders.
The DESTROYER subsequently, sank
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
b Prisoners Taken
In Yank Patrol Raid
BY PHIL AUIT

WITH AMERICAN FORCES IN
CENTRAL TUNISIA, March 7
tdelayed) tUP)I-+ An American
sfmored patrol, badly outnum-
bered, charged into an Italian
position with machine guns clat-
teripg last night and took SIS pris-
oners without losing a man.
The action occurred in a pass 10
miles west OF Gafss where a force
OF Italian military police had
taken up theirNposition. The attack
upset the Italians so badly that
they thought the Americans were
a general assault on Gafsa,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
Wallace Sees Sd Var IF We Double Cross Reds
Australia Fears
Convoy Victory
May Block Aid

GEN. MacARTHUR'S HEAD
QUARTERS. AUSTRALIA, March
8 (UP).-Australia today was
gripped with apprehension lest the
brilliant Allied victory in the
Battle of the Bismarck Sea cripple
her demands for increased aid in
the Southwest Pacific.
Destruction of the 22-Ship Japa-
nese convoy did not remove the
threat of enemy occupation Of
New Guinea or the possibility Of
assault upon Australia, authorita-
tive quarters said.
so SHIPS SEEN
An authoritative spokesman de-
clared that numerous appeals for
increased aid were not intended TO
enable Gen Macarthur to launch
large-scale offensive but we're
for minimum reinforcements and
supplies necessary 10 hold Aus
tralia in the face of threatened
attack.
Military quarters said that aerial
photographs Of Rabaul. enemy
base on New Britain Island, taken
shortly before the departure of the
destroyed 22-ship convoy. showed
at least so vessels visible TO the
naked eye.
Other disquieting developments
were:
The Japanese have concen-
trated many thousands of troops
in the islands north of Australia.
even at the cost OF weakening
other fronts. Their size far ex-
ceeds the number Of men neces-
sary for defensive purpose.
HELD IN READINESS
The enemy has constructed
airfields and dispersal bays suf-
ficient 10 accommodate 800
planes. which is more than he
now has in the area.
. There are other indications
that the Japanese are taking up
position in readiness" which
will place them in the most
favorable position for either of
fensive or defensive operations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
u. S. Flag Dropped
From Plane on Brest

LONDON, Msrch 8 fINS)-A
Stars and Stripes on which was
lettered THE Yanke Are Here"
fluttered down onto the French
port of Brest. now a U-boat and
naval base, as American bombers
blasted that city Saturday, it was
revealed today.
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MUST LIVE TOGETHER

Analysing causes Of the presen
conflict and ways 10 avoid another
struggle. Wallace said that IN,
future well being Of the worlC
depends on the extent TO which
Marxianism. "as il is being pro
gressively modified in Russia" anc
democracy. AS we are adapting il
10 the twentieth century condi
tons" can live together in peace
He made these additional salient
points:
. II is vital that the United
Nations exercise some control
over German education after
this war ends.
The great mass Of Russian
people are still hungry for spir-
itual food.
. II the western democracies'
furnish full employment and an
expanding production. they need
have no fear Of a revival of old
line Communistic propaganda
from within.
WE CAN'T FORGET
. Americans cannot counte-
nance, after the war. the soft,
lazy forgetfulness which charac-
teriZed England and France in
their treatment of Germany in
the '30s.
Hitler's death will not end
the systematic degradation OF
millions OF German boys and
girls. Hitler dead may he
almost as dangerous as Hitler
alive.
. Democracy IL the only true
expression OF Christianity. but
il il is not to let Christianity
down. democracy must be ire
mendously more efficient than it
has been in the service of the
common man. and in the resist
ance of selfish pressure groups.
DECISION SOON
Wallace said that I'VE shall de-
eide sometime in 1943 or 1914
whether 10 plant the seeds for
World War III"
THAT war will he certain II
we allow Prussia 10 rearm
either materially or psyche
logically" he said.
THAT war will be probable In
case we double-cross Russia.
THAT war will he probable n
we fail to demonstrate that we
can furnish full employment
after this war comes to an end
and Fascist interests mOtivated
largely by anti-Russian bias get
control OF our government
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
House GROUP
Gets Tax Plan

WASHINGTON. March s uNS)
Virtually stalemated on the
question OF forgiving tax liabili-
ties, the House ways and means
was summoned into
secret session today to receive a
Withholding tax program formu-
lated by special five-man SUBJ
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Prices S|dshed
On Rdyon Hose
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the class" of store where the pur-
chase is made, OPA said.
Prices for Grade b rayon hose
are set approximately 10 per cent
below Grade A until July Is when
they will be reduced Is per cent.
Since there are no standards
for Grade B hose. OPA said that
their price levels must reflect the
fact that they are off standard.
BY July Is OPA anticipates that
sellers will have had time TO sell
their present B supplies.
The new regulation sets two
ceiling price levels for rayons. At
stores with an annual volume of
more than $3.50, 900. which had
mark up of "a per cent or less
during any of the years 1892,
the ceilings on first quality hose
will range from II cents for Grade
A and SIS cents for Grade B on 80
gauge stockings 10 SO cents for A
and 81 cents for B on 81 gauge
hose
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08

HOLLYWOOD. March 8 (INS)
Joe f. Brown, wide mouthed
screen comedian. was a grand
father today A daughter was born
10 his son. Cpl. Joe L. Brown. and
the lstter's wife, the former Vir-
ginia Newport
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
100 Towns Fall
To Reds in Push
For SmoIensk

MOSCOW, March & (UP).-Ths
Red army captured more than 100
towns and hamletS in three con.
verging drives on Smolensk in the
last "a hours, the Soviets an
nounced today.
THE official German news
agency DNB announced in q
Berlin broadcast that Axis
troops had evacuated Sychevks.
AZ miles north OF wanna on the
railroad from Rzhev. according
10 plan" Sychevka Is 100 miles
northeast of Smolensk and three
miles northwest of Gzhatsk.
"A Rome dispatch 10 Swe-
dish newspaper reported that the
German high command had
transferred three panzer and
nine infantry divisions. totaling
100000 men and 1000 tanks.
from France 10 the Russian
front.)
The Russians were smashing
through crumbling Axis defenses
from newly captured GZhatsk, 100
miles west Of Moscow and 125
miles northeast Of Smolensk: from
Osuga. Is miles south OF Rzhev On
the railroad 10 wanna. and from
Olenino. 80 miles west of Rzhev.
TAKEN IN 2 ZONES
The capture Of ID villages west
Of Gzhatsk and in the Osuga area
were reported in the Soviet mid
night communique and the midday
bulletin announced that a number
Of additional settlements had been
seized.
These forces were expected 10
Join in an assault on wanna. IS
miles west-southwest of Gzhatsk.
81 miles south Of Osuga and 90
miles east Of Smolensk
Russian forces seized 20 ham,
let's and six strongly fortified
points in thrust south from
Olenino aimed at the wanna
Smolensk railroad in an effort IA
cut of the wanna garrison from
the rear. the high command said.
IGNORE billiards.
The Russians thus were rolling
forward along an arc north. north
east and east Of Smolensk ut a
better than neutrality-suspicious.
pace despite billiards and deep
snow.
Other Soviet forces captured a
strongly fortified town on the ap-
breaches 10 Starsya Russo below
Lake linen on the northwestern
front and pounded closer 10 the
main Bryansk-Kiev railroad al a
point west OF Sevsk, 80 miles
northwest Of Kursk.
The Soviet offensives southwest
of Voroshilovgrad and before
Tacanrog on the Sea Of Azov we're
stalled by deep mud and stiff re-
sistance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
Reid Plans Campaign
Despite legislators
Times stan Correspondent

LANSING. March S.-While Re-
publican legislators debated abol-
ishing the office of highw y
commissioner, Lloyd r. Reid an
nounced today he would campaign
for the office anyway He left i'm
mediately for a weeks tour of the
Upper Peninsula.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
OTHER STORES HIGHER

All other stores are given cell
ing prices ranging from 8 TO Is
cents a pair higher.
Two sets of prices also apply TO
circular knit stockings depending
upon whether they were purchased
by the retailer direct from the
manufacturer or from a whole
saler.
In addition ceilings are also set
for other qualities, including
irregulars, seconds, thirds and
special construction.
The grade of the stockings TO-
gether with its legal ceiling price
and certain other information as
TO quality must be stamped on the
top OF the hose for the customers
information.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
3 Miles OF Roads
n State 10 Be Fixed
Times staff Correspondent

LANSING. March s.-The War
reduction Board has approved a
sjor program Of resurfacine and
constructing 90 miles Of state
ghway at an estimated cost Of
,.135.000. NJ
Half this amount viii be paid by
ie federal government.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
Allies Can t Let
Germany Arm
Again, He Says

DELAWARE. o.. March s tUP).
Vice President Wallace today
declared that a third world war
would be probable If the Allies
should "doublecroSs" the Soviet
Union and inevitable il the Soviets
should again embrace the idea Of
fomentinG world revolution.
Another war also would he GER
tain, he said. If we permitted
Germany 10 rearm again.
Unless there is a close and
trusting understanding between
Russia and the United States. he
said. there is a grave probability
OF Russia and Germany sooner or
later making common cause" after
this war.
Wallace expressed these views
in an address entitled Practical
Religion in the World of Tomor-
row" delivered at Ohio Wesleyan
University.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-08
Mourn for Jews March 2

NEW YORK. March Gov.
Dewey today officially proclaimed
Tuesday. March 9, as day Of
mourning for the 1000. 900 Jews
murdered by the NaziS in Europe.