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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Northern France
Strdfed by Raj

LONDON, Feb. 6 (TNS).-Roysl
Air Force bombers and fighters
this afternoon bombed and strafed
targets in northern France, the
air ministry revealed. Motor
trucks, railway lines and trains
and troop encamprnents were at.
tackled, il was said.
The Eighth Air Force Of the
United States Army announced
today that 25 enemy interceptor
planes definitely were destroyed in
Thursdays raid on northwestern
Germany.
The destroyed fighters included
a wide variety of defensive air.
craft, the statement said. The
G. erman employed practically
every type Of fighter available 10
ward off the attack.
An air force spokesman pointed
out that the loss OF Ave American
bombers was not great. consider
ing the heavy concentration OF
enemy fighters. The running air
battle continued for more than an
hour" he declared.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
WPB Warns Buyers
Of Electric Heaters

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (UP).-
Thousands OF bootleg" electric
heaters produced for sale to house
holders are dangerous and in.
efficient, the WPB warned today
One death already has been at.
tributed 10 one Of the heaters,
WPB said.
Production OF domestic electri.
cal heaters has been prohibited
since May 81, 1912. but WPB said
large numbers of them have beer
produced illegally since then from
boarded stocks Of materials OF
from surplus inventories.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07

LONDON, Feb. 6 (UP).-Britisf
quarters were doubtful today that
the German propaganda ministry
and gestapo had improved their
regulations for accuracy by spec
ulating that Prime Minister Wins
ton Churchill, Generalissimo Fran
cisco Franco, and DR.. Antonio d.
Oliveira Salazar, premier of Pof'
tugal, we're comforting or about to
confer in Lisbon.
When Churchill was In Casa
blanca comforting with President
Roosevelt, the gestapo had him in
Washington. When he was in Tur-
key, they had him in half a dozen
q [ her places. When he was In
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07

since Axis wolf-packs APP
psrently have been augmented
in recent weeks.
THE ELEV ATlON Of
DoenitZ 10 supreme command
Of the German navy presages
an intensified U-boat cam
paign in the Atlantic during
coming months. In fact the
new chief already has an
nounced that "henceforth" the
entire German navy will be
put into the service of "inex-
CRADLE U-boat warfare"
Such a program, II carried
OUT will be eHiy-tAe fulfill
ment of Hitler's promise, made
in 1910, to destroy all enemy
ships that come within the
range of German submarine
torpedoes." 1t Ia a challenge
that must be met by the Allies,
either by an improved coun-
ter-offensive or by bottling
up all U-boat exits from the
North Sea.
A REALLY EFFECTIVE
answer to Hitler's U-boat chal-
lenge has not been found.
Both the American and British
navies have developed new
weapons and new tactics, and
built fleets of anti-submarine
vessels, but so far they have
been unable to turn the trick.
II Is believed, however, that
American ingenuity, audacity
and skill eventually will pro-
ducc a weapon or a method
to destroy the undersea
scourge.
Possibly one solution to the
U-boat problem may be the
development Of huge cargo
planes for Transporting sup
plies. This not only would
make thousands OF additional
tons Of shipping available for
troop transport, but also
would expedite delivery, to
distant theaters Of operations,
Of food and other vital sinews
Of war.
The German bases bristle
with anti-aircraft guns, while
massive concrete bomb shell
tiers, resembling tunnels and
virtually immune to aerial
bombing, have been built to
protect the submarines. while
In port for rest, refitting or
repairs.
These bases, however, are
weak spots in the Maxi U-boat
setup In quite another way.
As they cannot operate in
definitely Without keeping
large quantities Of supplies on
hand, this could be prevented
by an effective blockade and
bombing Of transport lines.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Roosevelt Starts
U.S.Pay RouQuiz
Board Named to Find
.Subversives in Employees

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (Ns).
Roosevelt issued an
executive order today establishing
a five-man inter-departmental
committee to dispose OF cases
involving subversive activities by
employees OF the federal govern
ment.
The Presidents action came less
than "a hours after the House, In
one of its most rebellious moods.
laid plans to go down the line and
eliminate all suspected commune
lists and members of alleged Com
munist front organizations from
the federal pay roll.
Under procedure set up In the
order, the various departments
and agencies of the government
were instructed 10 refer all COM
plants or subversive activities on
the part of government employees
TO the Federal Bureau Of Investi-
CATION for information or inves.
tigation."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
v REAR ADMIRAL CLARK II. WOODWARD

The first was the historic
conference of Preside nts
Roosesevelt and Vargas, in
brazilian waters, at which
meeting they discussed more
affective methods Of combat
ing the Nasi underses raiders
In the South Atlantic.
The secondhand perhaps
the most significant-was the
appointment OF Rear Admiral
Karl Doenitz, the NsZi sub
marine expert, as grand adj
miral and commander in chief
|of the German navy, in which
pest Doenitz will personally
retain command of the U-boat
|Hezpon in the future
E
BRAZIL'S ROLE as a bel.
|ligerent has not been passive.
uIer small, but well trained
naval and air forces have for
many months joined with
United States naval and air
|detachments in hunting down
Axis submarines along the
coast Of that stragetic region.
Without her ships, planes and
bases il would be almost i'm
possible to fight the Axis
|U-boats in this area.
Moreover, Brazil's $ h Fps
have been conveying outside
hemisphere waters"- sup
|posedly along with ships of
Our navy--on routes to Allied
African fronts. In conse-
|quence. the enemy U-boats
have found the hunting in
those waters growing more
|perilous as the Allied forces
increase in strength.
Nevertheless, because OF the
vastness Of the area and its
many sea routes needing COW
eraSe. this region is perhaps
the most dangerous for Allied
shipping, and the most diff
cult TO patrol, particularly
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
MussoIini Purge
Reveals Violent
Split in Policies
} Unimportsnt Posts
Left Untouched as
II Duce Fires Cieno
By CHARLES A. SMITH
International News service star Writer

International News service SIAN NriHf
LONDON, Feb. 6.-The cabinet
purge by Mussolini, which left only
three unimportant posts I'M
touched, was interpreted today as
evidence of a violent split in the
government ranks on questions of
internal policy.
In dismissing his son-in-law.
Count GaleaZZo Ciano, and IL
others from their posts, Mussolini
was also believed 10 have seized
upon the wrangle over internal
matters as an excuse 10 rid the
cabinet of members suspected of
being half-hearted supporters Of
the Axis cause.
Mussolini took over Ciano's
duties as minister of foreign affairs
and retained his former portfolios
|of interior, army. navy and air.
The only posts not affected were
the now honorary colonial min
istry, the ministry of agriculture
and the ministry OF war produc-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
London Doubts Nazi Story
of Churchill In Lisbon

Tripoli, they had him in large
neutral country OF Western
Europe"
Churchill was not believed IL
have left Tripoli until early today
The German radio, fed by the
propaganda ministry and gestapo
began broadcasting "rumors" that
he was in Portugal before IL was
announced officially that he was In
.TripOli.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Americans Down
Is Ndzi Planes
Map BY Detroit Time. sian Artist

LONDON, Feb. 6 (UP).-Amer-
lean Flying Fortresses viii h
raided northwestern Germany on
Thursday destroyed IS German
fighter planes, the United States
Army Air Force said today in a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Prisoners Busy

HARRISBURG, Feb. 6 0NS).-
An extra shift Of workers TO meet
production demands for hosiery
and underwear at Eastern State
Penitentiary has been authorized
by the prison labor division. More
than I 200 prisoners now are en-
ployed in Pennsylvania penal insti-
tutions on various work projects.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
lenin Bust Defsced

LONDON, Feb. 6 tUP).-The
British government had a formal
protest from Russian Ambassador
Ivan Maisky today because a
Lenin memorial bust was tarred
Clipped and defaced with pro.
Fascist slogan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Big Battle Near,
u. S. Loss Slight.
Knox Declares
Jsps Spar With Ysnks
for Position. Blows
Traded in Aleufisns
ny JOSEPH A. BORIS


WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-Secre-
tary of the Navy Frank Knox
today asserted that American and
Japanese losses in the current
"skirmishes" in the Solomons have
been moderate but he added that
enemy moves indicate a ajor
engagement may be imminent.
This belief was expressed by
Knox at a press conference during
which he also read new navy
communique disclosing that Amer
lean and Japanese airmen had
exchanged blows in both the Aleu-
tians and the Solomons.
While the communique made no
mention of continuing sea-air
clashes between the United States
and japanese task forces in the
Solomons, Knox commented on the
situation generally by stating that
there is every indication they
1.-THE Japsl are getting ready tc
do something"
No Battle Yet
1.-THE various moves would
ordinarily precede an engage
ment of some size" Knox said.
There has been no hattie yet"
The secretary said he was still
unable to reveal details of the
skirmishes which have taken place
in the South Pacific for more thar
week. His only comment or
losses was that they were moder
ate on both sides.
Raids Minor
In reading the communique
Knox minimized the effect OF the
latest Japanese raids on American
positions in the Aleutians.
During the afternoon (Feb-
ruary A. Ave enemy hoat type
planes bombed United States
positions In the western Aleu-
tians." the communique read.
do damage was suffered"
The navy also reported tina
American bombers blasted Japa
nese positions on Kiska in tn
western Aleutians. Three Japa
nese Zeros were shot down.
Action In the SolomonS con
sisted of American raids on enemy
bases. a Japanese bombing raid OF
Guadalcanal and another advanc,
by American troops on Guadalca
nal Island. The action occurred
February 3 and 4.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Allies Use German Rails

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 uNS).-
American supplies 10 Russia are
going over German rails. When
the British and Russians took
over Iran, they found a huge
supply OF tracks and ties sent by
the Germans for future Use there.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Peace Plot

Diplomatic sources in Swe-
den said MuSsolini acted 10 nip
a plan for a separate peace by
Ciano and two other prominent
Italians, UP reported.
(Ciano. Count Dino Grandi,
discharged as justice minister,
and Marshal Pietro Radoglio,
former chief OF the general staff,
were reported TO have demanded
that Mussolini withdraw from
active politics to enable them L
pave the way to peace" a
Stockholm dispatch said.
1.-THE Germans, however, In
tervened and threatened imme-
date military occupation" the
dispatch said. yesterdays
shakeup thus was believed the
result OF German interference
Political observers in Londol
saw in the move an effort b,
Mussolinl 10 rehabilitate his per
sonal prestige which has reached
a new low with the Italian people
Also he hopes TO shock the natiol
out OF its apathy and bewilder
ment and depressed spirits.
III duce now can once NOR
represent himself as n man o
action, ii was pointed out. and on
who does not hesitate TO take
Arm grasp on the reins at a tim
of crisis.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
Berlin Happy

| Inc Rome rAOlO announcement
OF the mass reshuffle said thai
Mussolini now assumes "the entire
burden for the conduct Of politica
and military operations in thi,
delicate phase of the conflict"
This was expected 10 be wei
coined In Berlin, where Ciano wa,
anything but popular. He wa!
regarding as too pushing in his
territorial demands for Italy a,
her share of the spoils, and he
was considered only lukewarm In
his support Of the Italo-Germar
alliance.
Total mobilization Of Italian
man and woman power was or
dered today by Premier Mus
solini, the British radio reported,
All men Ia TO 20 and all women
IA to so must 60 into war in
dustries, London declared)
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 INS).-
Italy will not withdraw from the
Axis even though she is located
in a very pathetic geographical
situation" according TO japanese
Foreign Minister Masayuki TAM
"Italy, under the wise leader
ship Of Mussollnl," TAM said,
''knows that when Italy IL sep
arated from the other Axis
nations it means the defeat of
Italy. ! firmly believe that Italy
will not withdraw her relation
ahip from tho tri-partite pact"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07
The War Today
Roosevelt, Vargas Farley Turns
Spotlight on Killers U-Boat War

Pcar Admiral Clark r. Woodrard United States Navy here
pk dusses U-bOa warfare which he calls limited
ar problsra No Unless the Uboo
os AdmiraI tes the Nosis ne able TO delay
N not p,eVea-0n iHuosioH Of Europe.
ky REAR ADMIRAL. CLARK H. WOODWARD, l. s. NAVY
Copyright International News Service
the
hsnsvy departn naval service ct lsrEel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-rwo very important recent
developments have focused the spotlight once more on the
ver increasing of the Uboaters last hope OF
thinning the war or at least delaying its defeat.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-07

Let nothing keep you
away! Open a Colonial
account and pay for your
Fur Coat while you wear
n. A. little q, IS . month
after required dsvn pay
ment.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07

This tower has recently been used
as a fire tower. The observatory,
which crowned the top of High
Rock, has been removed. The whole
area once occupied by this beautiful
park has been restored to its original
mountain status.
VIM. N Fleigh, w. M. R. R. en-
gineer since 1881, installed minia-
ture railroad in 1904, and obtained a
60-day leave of absence in the sum-
mer to operate it. He retired in
| 1925 but continued to operate the
railway until the park was abolished
in 1943. In 80 years of business the
Pen-Mar miniature railway hauled
total of approximately 100000 pas
sengers The biggest days business
was about $500 fares. Mr. Fleigh
used two complete outfits of engine
and tender and three cars each on
the figure 8 track, with tunnel and
crossover, etc. He was assisted by
Mrs. Fleigh, his wife, who sold the
tickets; Robert Fleigh, who was the
boy engineer, and Harry Fleigh, con-
ductor, who wore uniform, with
brass buttons, conductors cap, etc.
Many prominent people were hauled
over this miniature railway, such as
governors of states, mayors and
members of the Diplomatic Corps,
many of whom spent the summer at
Blue Ridge. All marveled at the
small locomotive (15-inch gauge)
fired with hard coal and carrying
$50 pounds of steam and hauling
three cars of $40 pounds each, and
25 adults. In 80 years of operation
no serious accidents occurred and no
persons were seriously injured In
fact there were very few derail-
ments and only very few passen-
gers were slig chilly Jared or
scratched. This was due to the care
full and business-like management
and the fact that all of the equip
ment and roadbed was at all times
kept in the very best shape by MI
Fleigh and this was a bigger job
than you would think, as after all,
this miniature railway was just a
mere toy, as it were. The railway
outfit was sold in April, 1943, for
installation at Braddock Heights
Park. 1t was built at Niagara Falls,
N. Y, and was originally made for
the st. Louis Worlds Fair and the
jamestown Exhibition.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
Horse and Buggy
Days
BY the Old Lamp Lighter

Editors NOte-The Old Lamp
lighters column has, for many
years been a feature of the Ha-
gerstOwn Globe. If you would
like him to dig up some special
Old-time information, or if you
know of some interesting item
out of the past, why not drop
him a line. Address your letters
to the Old Lamplighter, c/O
The Globe Independent, Ha-
gerStOwn, Md.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07

1878 a n d w a S
owned by ]. M.
Hood, who was at
that time, and for
a number of years
to come, the pres
ident of the old
Western Maryland
Railroad. 1t was
leased to the rail-
road company for
a park and a place
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
ROOFING = Thinning

L. H. Miner, Johns-Manville and
Carey Approved Roofing contrac-
tors; timing and sheet metal work.
Stag roofing, spouting, furnaces,
skylights, metal cornices. Office at
35 Wayside avenue.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
Pen-Mar

Pen-Mar Park is now a memory.
The last vestage of this once very
popular summer resort has been
obliterated.
1t was opened to the public about
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
HOBBIES

Headquarters for model boats, air
planes, railroad kits and trackside
equipment. See our assortment of
Army Jeeps, trsilers and anti-tank
guns. Barnes Hobby Shop, lat West
Franklin Street.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
GRASS SEED

Sow your grass seed in the Fall, be-
fore the heavy rains set in. Mont
gomery Ward, IS w. Washington ST.,
have plenty of the nationally known
Wards grass seed in l, 3 and pound
packages.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
MEAT PRODUCE

See S. A. Martin on Market for Eggs,
Dressed Poultry, Cured Meats, all
kinds of Country Produce, Huckle-
berries. Every Tues, Thurs. and
Sat. Southwest corner Market
House.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE

Real Estate and Fire Insurance.
Money at 5 Per Cent loaned on first
mortgages. Brewer and Lindsey,
214 Second National Bank Bldg.
Phone 2481.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

Five Per Cent Interest, 10 to Is
years to pay. L. S. Spangler, End
Floor, Second National Bank Bldg.
Telephone 1886.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
FRUITS, VEGETABLES

Fruits, vegetables and all kinds of
green groceries, etc. E. E. Cronise.
81 West Franklin street.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
FERTILIZER

Buy now! Fall is the proper time to
use Fertilizer and Montgomery
Ward, 35 w. Washington ST., have
complete stock in 10, IS and 100
pound bags.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
STOVES AND REPAIRS

Large stock of Repair Parts for
Ranges, Heaters and Furnaces. Oil
Stove Wicks, Stove Pipe. H. C.
Main, 171S E. Franklin st.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
MARKETS

See Abe Martin for the best in
Meats, Groceries, Vegetables. 16
Public Square, Hagerstown. Tele-
phones 2510 2511 2512 2513.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
AUTO SALES, USED CARS

Diamond T Motor Truck Sales and
Service. General auto and truck
repair work-Poe's Garage, rear lis
E. Franklin ST., entrance on alley
between Locust and Mulberry SITS.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-10-07
CT A S SIFIE
PATTERSON HOTEL AND
COFFEE SHOP

Special Sunday dinners. We spe-
cialize on banquets and pack box
lunches. Moderate prices. Oppo-
site City Hall.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21

phrases like strict econ
omy and efficiency
The sympathetic customers pay
no attention because they know he
is practicing.
'What do you think. maybe /
can beat that Sumeracki?"
asked Mahoney. He pulled from
his pocket a typewriter sheet
entitled. Statement of Policy
and Program" 1t had been
carefully prepared by Stempien.
The document pledged the nomi-
nee to strict economy. support OF
labor and industry and postwar
planning now.
The COP nominees Is 6 feet z
inches tall, weighs 235 pounds and
is 43 years Old. He is veteran
of World War /.
He came here from Chicago &c
years ago and, for many years, was
employed AS a clerk by Hammond
Standish and mpany, meat
packers.
Mahoney was pushed into poll
tics first in 1888 when some one
ran him for the Legislature as a
Democrat. In 1889, he was a
Democratic candidate for auditor
and, in 1912, Stempien ran hin
again for the Legislature, still as q
Democrat. Now. he's Republican
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
$4,000 for. MahOneB!
A Guy on the Other Side
OF the Bar Gets the Nod
BY FRANK MORRIS

Some one is always dousing
Frank A. Mahoney in politics. like
a man being ducked in a witch's
chair in Salem, and this time he is
gasping for breath because he has
been nominated as Republican
candidate for the board of auditors.
Mahoney is a bartender IN Bud
Stempien's saloon at 4S45 Michigan
avenue. He is a good bartender,
proud OF his craft, and he would
be thankful if people would leave
him alone TO pour drinks instead
OF running him for office.
He is daZed by what is happen
ing to him. So is the Republican
party.
Mahoney said il probably is the
first time a man from his side of
the bar has been nominated by the
COP, although that party's candi-
dates have sometimes been found
on the other side.
Mahoney won the nomination by
default, because he was the only
candidate and, in the election. April
5. he will oppose County Treasurer
Jacob p. Sumeracki, who has been
nominated for auditor by the
Democrats.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
WPA Equipment Repaired
Here for War-VitaI Roads

The heavy machinery utilized by
the WPA in the employment Of
hundreds OF thousands of persons
during the depression Is now being
used TO help keep open vital trans
portation links 10 Alaska and Cen
trail America.
The huge bulldozers and graders,
n familiar sight along federally
financed roads during the depres-
sion years are rapidly being
whipped into shape for wartime
duty.
Thousands or trucks, pumps,
machine tools. drill presses and
even the shovels once used by the
WPA are being assembled in De-
troit along with the heavier equip
Iment, reserviced and then shipped
for use on the recently open Alcan
highway through Canada 10
Alaska and on the Pan-American
highway 10 Central America.
Supervising this tr c IN dous
task is Robert L. Devereaux OF the
federal public roads administra-
ton.
In his office at WPA headquar-
ters Saturday, Devereaux dis
closed the job. under way since
shortly after the first of the year
will be completed by June l.
"Much of the machinery sent
10 the Alcan highway" Dew
ereaux said, Twill he used in
maintenance stations which will
he set up at strategic points.
Machinery and tools sent 10 the
Pan-American highway will be
put to good use"
Devereaux explained that the
equipment is spotted nv WPA and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21

federal roads agents all over the
country and earmarked for De
troit where its records are kept by
the WPA staff.
After II has arrived in the
Motor City. the equipment is
handed 10 various repair shops
and. then, after a thorough over
hauling. sent off TO do its part
in the war.
The problem OF finding men
10 overhaul the machinery is
tremendous" DevereauX said,
land, at times, we are hard
pressed to find enough railroad
cars for transportation, but we
are gradually solving these
problems"
DevereauX will remain In De-
troit until the job is finished.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
Ban ga Applications
As Officer Candidates

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (INS)
The war department announced
today that new applications will
not be accepted from ga draft
registrants for induction as volun-
teer officer candidates.
The department said applica-
lions In process will be completed
and the status of volunteer officer
candidates in service will not be
affected by these instructions.