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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29

.r' floor oIfhou' covering Of any
KIND There was mo medicine II
any knd The-Anctors had not
eer WatLO wash human waste
t.1 Xor patients
Some afflicted with dysentcr}
,crared out IN thc weather near
\ r7une~ unul they died
Ne0 -rfark from 200 pounds 20
They had no hu'tocks They
were human skeletons
=, was plain and simple
starvation. cod Dye~S state.
mont road. 1T was difficult To
look 40 man wing still and
determine whether he WAS dead
or alive
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
Jdps Threaten Attack
On Continental u. s.

NEW YORK Jan IS qNSl-
Maj Gen Jiro SaItO head OF the
army bureau IN the Tokyo for
elgn ministry was reported today
20 have told correspondent Of
tho Berlin BoerSen-Zeitung that
Japan is seriously contemplating
a direct attack on The continental
United States.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
DlF~S STORY

C-5r - COY and Col ,r'r<
uio u,err taken pr brer ~
reg. dd 0o' 'HtH part 0 WIS
bur on Dsr,~ who "a SD sand
Though beaten, hungry and
tired from the terrible last day.
az combat ON Bataan, though
further resistance was hopeless,
our american soldiers and their
Filipino comrades in arms would
not have surrchdrHcd had the,
known the tate in store for
them
The march of death began
uhen thousands Of prisoners
were herdcd together AZ Mari
yelcs Airfeld on Bataan At DAY
light on April 10, 1912. after
their surrender.
Though some had food
neither Americans nor iilipinoN
were permitted to eat any Of II
1by their guards They Wcr"
DSearchrd and their personal te'.
longing> taken from them
Those who had Japanese tokens
or money IN their possession
were bchcadcd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
THREE FINALLY SLAIN

After two days Of this. one of
the officers was heheaded and the
other two were shot
The japanese made every effort
TO humiliate their prisoners Of
war They would force them TO
stand and call them vile names
When one older American colonel
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
Sun TREATMENT AGAIN

The sun treatment for two
hours followed. and then the
group was forced 10 march more
than - miles 10 the penal colony
MANY were so weakened they fen
10y the roadside In NhiS instance
Japanese picked them mp. threw
them into trucks, and carried
them alonC. 81
II developed that the japanese
commanding officer al the penal
colony which IN peace times had
been operated for criminals by
the Philippine bureau of prisons.
was disturbed when he saw the
condition Of the Americans. He
had requested ablebodicd labor
crs Instead. he shouted. ne had
been sent walking corpSeS
In spite of the condition or the
prisoners. they were without cX-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29

The facts were taken from rc.
ports made by Comdr Mclvyn II.
Mccoy, u. S. Navy. of Indian
apolis; 1t. Col. s. NJ. Mellnik.
Coast Artillery Corps. of Dun
more, Pa. and It. Col (thon
Capt. William T. DycSS Air
Corps. OF Albany Tex, all Of
whom escaped from the Philip
pines after almost a year as
japanese prisoners
Their sworn statements IN
cudcd no hearSay whatever but
only facts which the officers re-
lated from their own personal
experience and observations The
statements have been verified
from other sources
COL. DYESS KILLED
After ne made his statement
70 the war department Col Dyes,
was killed IN a crash OF hlS fighter
plane a Burbank. Cal while he
was preparing 20 go back and
fight the japanese who had tor
tured hm Col Mollnik Is no"
on duty with Gen. Macarthur
Comdr McCoN is on duty pm thus
country
The three officers stated th3t
SeNerai-tmcS rs many American
prisoners OF war died mostly Of
starvation, forced hard labor and
general brutality as tho japanese
have ever reported Az one prison
camp Camp O DonncII bout
y POO American prisoners died M
April and May 1912 In the camp
AZ Cabanaiuan about Q 600 Amorl-
cans had died up 10 The end 81
Nct6ber 1912 Still heavier NOR
ksllty occurred among Tho Filipino
ri oners Of war ~ Camp
- DOrrcll
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
CROWDED INTO SHIP

These three officers and 966
other American officers and en-
listed men had been crowded into
the hold of 7000-ton British
built frciChter at Manila for ship
ment 10 Davao on the island Of
Mindanao, with stops at Cebu and
Il6llO.
The voyage took II days The
hold was filthy and vermin in
tested Some prisoners were
lucky enough 10 cct-.a place on
the iunk-hlled, rain-swept deck
Two men died on The trip on
Nov :. 1912. the Americans were
unloaded az LanSanC Lumber Co
near DaVao penal colony.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
THREE ARE UNITED


The japanese promised medl-
ere. ts' ncveI%>produced them.
once ft japanese allowed the
Rc7 Cross AT Manila 10 bring in
.alHnc How much the prisoners
re.c ,ourd out The japanese
13 nor issue enough 10 cure 10
ea-cs OF malaria and there were
thousands
TIE SICK A. well as those
rolls starving were forced INTO
abpr details los the japanese
Many uucs men did not return
irom work BY MAY 1912, only
about 80 our ot evQry company
q 200 were able 'q[ 20 on work
details
N4nl dlad p1he barracks over.
night Frequently. for no APP
rar0nf reason The prisoners we're
forced. ~ line up and stand in
the sun tor hours
Around June tho American
.pt--ener~ NJ Camp @ Donnell
IS - paratcd from their Fill
p/O comrades 10 arms and moved
Il c. banafuan concentration
comp In Luzon There Col DyeSS
.oIncd Col Mcllnlk and Comdr
Mccoy
Conditions At Cabanstuan we're
slightly improved there was ade-'
qu9tc drinking water and muddy
scepace wells provided water FOR
bathing japanese brutality con-
tuucd however
II had been AT Cabanatuan
one daN." Col Dyc>S state
Ucnt reads when Jap came
through the barracks footing.
lie found watch hidden in
some equipment OF man not
present. ~ I was sitting near
by. he punched me severely ~
show his feeling al the idea of
prisoner still having n watch"
3 CHICKENS FOR 500
Rice remained tho principal diet
AZ Cahanatuan on one occasion
the japanese gave the American
prisoners three chickens for 500
men. and ON another occasion 30
eggs for 500 men
AS a result their propaganda
later told tho world that Ameri-
can prisoners in the Philippines
were being fed on chickens and
eggs
Officers were not forced 10
work az Csbantuan. but could
volunteer 10 take out work de-
tails Col DyesS so volunteered.
The laps frequently mis-
treated Americans working for
them" his statement reads.
"Once when frail American
private was not digging q ditch
90 suit his guard. the guard
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
BEATEN TO GROUND

lhcIr japanese capiorS Ncf'
them about the feet and logs TIL
they could no longer stand then
kicked The officers and jumped on
them
The next morning the three
Americans stripped 10 their
shorts were taken out on the road
in full view of the camp, their
hands were tied behind them and
they were pulled up by ropes from
an overhead purchase so that they
had 10 remain standing hut bent
forward 70 ease the pressure on
their arms
They were kept in this position
in the blazing sun for TWO fun
days Periodically the Japanese
beat them with a two-hy-four and
any Filipino unlucky enough 10
pass that way. was compelled TO
beat them too If he failed 10
beat them hard enough the Japa-
ncSC beat him.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
SHOT IN COLD BLOOD

The orderly was digging camo-
tcs. Col. Mellnlk reported. outside
the hospital stockade and directly
beneath a watch tower II was an
extremely hot day He called TO a
fellow prisoner 10 toss him a cam
teen from the stockadc As the
orderly was about 10 drink from
the canteen. the japanese sentry
in the tower shouted al him
angrly
To show that the canteen con-
tanned only water the orderly
took II from his mouth and poured
a little on the ground Apparently.
because of this. the sentry trained
his rifle on him and fired The bull
let entered AZ the neck and Shoul-
der and came out AZ tho hip.
The orderly cried out
Don't shoot me again"
The sentry fired two more bull
lets into the man body He then
empued his clip AZ the man inside
the hospital Stockade who ran for
his life and was not hit
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29

-II', WIN DUF NII' IAI'UI H- IITV
the water OF thc BAY
The 1900 prisoners, including
AN the wounded who were able
10 walk, were kept on tnIS con-
crete n4or without food for a
week There was only one water
Splgoi tor the 1000 men and a
l2-hour wait 90 Gll cantcon
WAS the usual rule After seven
days the men received their first
ratlons one mess kat ef-ftee and
"A camel >.HdlH,-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
ANOTHER SPEECH

The camp cOmmandant made "A
Although oranges and lemons
were abundant IN the Vicinity. the
japanese would not allow priS-
oncrs 10 have them The hu-
talIy Of japanese officers con-
unued
One lieutenant habiuailE beat
prisoners. According 90 The state
ment of~Gol Mcllnik. this licu'a en-
ant had done most Of his fighting
al the rear when in acton and
had been assigned 70 prison duty
as a punishment He avenged HIM
self on tho prisoners
speech 10 the prisoners shortly
after their arrival
You have been used To "A
soft, easy life since your cap
ture," he said "All that will
be different here. You will
learn about hard labor. Every
prisoner will continue 10 work
until he il actually hospital
lied. Punishment for malinger-
ing will be severe"
These orders were rigidly on
forced When Col DyesS, Col
NJ ellnik and Comdr.- Mccoy
escaped from Davao IN April
1913. only 100 of the 200(
prisoners there were able L
work az
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
BONES BRING JOY

The arrival OF TWO, Red Cross
boxes for each prisoner early IN
1913 caused Joy beyond descrip-
ton among the prisoners, accord
ing 10 the statements Of the three
officers.
The. boxes contained chocolate
bars, cheese, timed meats and
Sardlnes, cigaretS a portion each
Of tea, cocoa. salt pepper and
sugar. Most of all, quinine and
sulfa drugs were included
The Red Cross supplies had
been received aboard a diplomatic
ship IN Japan In June 1912 The
prisoners never learned Why Il
took them seven months 10 reach
DaIso
a few days before Comdr Nc
Coy. Col Alellnik. Col DycSS cS-
capped from ,Davao on April 4,
1913, one OF the American prison.
CTS. a hospital orderly. was wan
lonly murdered by japanese
sentry
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
held by Japanese Page 81

speCtIOnS prisoners were forced
70 wear their thinnest clothes
which were raCs-Sone men mad
no shirts. only trousers. and many
had no shoes.
One inspection said Col Nell
nix was conducted by japanese
general An American uoutcnant
colonel was called out 70 accom-
pany the generals group He
pointed out that many officers and
enlisted men were too weak 70
stand IN the ranks
I'VE have many sick here"
he said courageouSly The Japa-
ne>e general, who spoke excel
lent English. asked
why"
The mess barracks were near by.
The American lieutenant colonel
pointed 10 a meal of white rice
and thin cdrrOt-toD epuu
Here il why" he said we.
are all staying"
CUT SHORT BY GENERAL
THAT will he enough
{ snapped the japanese general
YOU'RE men are not starving.
They need more exercise"
The lieutenant colonel tried 70
say more but Japanese guards
quickly stepped in and restrained
him The Japanese general CURLY
turned on his heel and continued
his inspection with an air OF bore
dom and Indifference
The Japanese took 400 prisoners
who were technical men gave
|hem 4 physical examination
issued clothes 10 them. and sent
them 10 Japan 10 work IN fac
tories.
Another shipment Of 1000 tech
nical men for Japan was being ar
ranged when Col Dyes. Cor Nell
NIX and Comdr Mccoy left Ca
banatuan on oct IS. 1912
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-29
IMPOSSIBLE TO DESCRIBE

IMPOSSIBLE TO DISC RIBF
Tho actual conditions hnd
impossible go describe" Col
l'yrSs statement reads III l.
Impossible from = description 80
visualize how horrib they
really were
one dll1pid4tbd huIdlre WIS sci
aside and called p hospital Hun
3redS OF men lay naked on The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
The Life and Loves of Broadway Sam { (cOnt'd)
By DAN PARKER

BROADWAY about to announce his engagement to you sGsd s% a ssm SSE up to e,oingers County stand porch staring the puss!"
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 lets only his blood do that to him Wheed Cant interest
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
P.J. Doran, CAL. 76 Yesterday
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

More than 300 members of the Waterbury Lodge of ElkS, 265,, gave out with a great big hand last night, for Patrick J. Doran, vice-presi- dent of the City Amateur Baseball League, when M. C.. Freddy Hall announced that the beloved "Pat" from the east end, celebrated his 76th birthday yesterday, which means that he first saw the light of day on February 3, 1868, somewhere in Penn sylvania". At that time the nation was just recovering from the effects of the Civil War, but you could buy a pound of butter for a lot less than 50 cents and 16 points.
 One of Waterbury'S out standing boosters for anna teur sports, especially base ball, MT. Doran rates a 21- gun salute from his friends, who are legion, including the writer, who is quite proud of such friendship over several years.
 Many Happy Returns, Pat, and may you live to see the day the Phillies and Ath- letics meet in a World Series, Razor" Doran is manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the National Amateur Base ball Tournament is held in Washington where we can all go by plane and visit that cozy little Mexican Chili joint where you first tasted the vile stuff to your everlast- ing sorrow and my delight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
T oday's Sport Porode

"This unfair practice has been go- ing on a long time," he continued Back in 1926, I brought Lefty ODoul to the San Francisco Club from the Hollywood Club at a cost of $7,500. At that time the draft price was only $5,00O. We'll, the Giants drafted him from San Fran cisco for $5,00o in 1927, and lost $2,500 on the deal alone - not to mention what O'Doul actually was worth"
 Big Charley, who has been presi- dent of the seals for 26 years, as- sured reporters that he is optimistic over the Pacific coasts baseball outlook for 1924. He pointed out that the coast circuits receipts were larger last season than in AZ, although attendance fell off & bit.
 Receipts increased he explained, because about 60 per cent of those fans who normally sit in the bleach- CTS had money enough to move into the grand stands.
 'The public wants baseball" he
  stressed. The situation is much different than in the First World War when the Pacific Coast League had to quit in July of 1918. The war news was bad then. Russia had quit, leaving great burden on the Allies, particularly the United States. But in the current war, the news generally has been good. Moreover, a quarter-century of edu- cation has made everyone more ap. preciative of baseball as 8 morale Sustainer."
 The coast leagues optimism was reflected in its recent appointment of Clarence Pants" Rowland as president for 10 years at an anr ual salary of $12,5oo. Graham pointed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Savage For Bill
 Johnson on Yunks

New York, Feb. 4-(UP)-If Billy Johnson, the American league rookie of the year is inducted at Fort McPherson, Ga, next Monday his old high school rival from New Jersey. Don Savage, probably will get his job at third base for the world champion Yankees, officials of the club indicated today.
 Johnson, once a teammate with Savage on the Newark farm club of the Yankes, handled the difficult inf1eld post from the first day of the season last year. Both are pre- Pearl Harbor fathers, but Savage has 4-F rating because of dia- betes. He has played professional baseball since 1888 and batted .262 in 146 games with Newark last year.
 Johnson, most consistent hitter for the Yankees all season, had an average of .280 and led the team in hitting in the world series victory over the Cardinals. He announced at his home in Augusta, Ga. yes- terday that he had been ordered to report for induction Monday.
 He has been 8 civilian fireman at nearby Camp Gordon, Ga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
(Reg. U. s. Pat. Off, BY JACK CUDDY
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York, February 4. - CUP) = Charles H. Graham. president of the San Francisco Seals, proposed to- day that the double "A" minor leagues "stop subsidizing the major leagues" by giving them choice double "A" players for the $7,50O draft price.
 Graham. representing the Pacific Coast League on the minors pest war planning committee, suggested that the set draft price be elimi- mated and that a combination major-minor board of appraisal be set up to determine the true value of drafted players.
 Making his proposal to the minors planning committee, bespectacled, white-haired Graham emphasized the case of Ed Carnett, the seattle outf1elder who recently was drafted by the Chicago White Sox.
 Graham said, 'Carnett, formerly a southpaw pitcher, was converted into an outf1elder, and during the 1943 season be blossomed out as one of the best outfielders in the coast league. Unfortunately Seattle was unable to make reasonable deal for Carnett before the September 10th deadline; so he became subject to the draft. The White Sox got him for the $7,500 draft price = a player that's worth about $25,000."
 The 66-year-old San Francisco proxy declared that almost every year some club in the double "A'S" the International League, Ameri- can Association and Pacific Coast League = has ta sacrifice an out standing player for song because of the set draft price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
RICKEY OKAYS OVERSEAS DUTY
 FOR DUROCHER
BY JOE JAMES CUSTER United Press Staff Correspondent


 United Press Staff Correspondent New York, Feb. 4CUP)-Br Rickey cleared up the number one case of absenteeism on his Brooklyn Dodger staff today when he located manager Leo Durocher in Tampa, Fla, entertaining 5000 WACS.
 BeStowing his presidential endorse ment on Durocher'S morale work among service men and women, Hickey said he approved his propos- cd overseas trip under the sponsor ship of the United Service organiza- tions.
 After a long distance telephone conversation Hickey said he told Durocher to Ego right ahead with whatever the U. s. O. arrauges for you because it will reflect credit on the Dodgers and baseball" M The statement cleared the air Of reports that the Dodger president and his voluble manager were feud- ing again and that Hickey might attempt to replace Durocher before the season began.
 Hickey, temporizing the rebuke he delivered to Durocher last week when he failed to appear at the inc spection trip to the teams spring training facilities at Bear Mountain. N. Y, said he had not realized Lip- py was entertaining troops at the time.
 Busy Man
 Durocher, in his report to the boss" said he had been travelling through Florida making as many as three or four stops a day in differ ent camps. When Rickey's telephone call finally caught up with him he was at Macdill field in Tampa putt ting on a show for the WACS.
 The Dodger manager, who has been attempting with actor Danny Kaye to get overseas passage for their entertainment tour for sev- eral weeks told Hickey that he would know definitely by Monday whether transportation could be arranged. He said he would prefer now to wait un- til fall because it was not likely that he could return in time for baseball spring training otherwise.
 If the trip goes through, Charley Dressen, veteran Dodger coach, will fill in as pro-tem pilot until Duroch- CT returns Hickey said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Golf Bottle On In Arizona

Phoenix, Ar1z., Feb. A. (UP) - Firing opens today in the 72-hole Phoenix pro-amateur open tourna- ment with three pros splitting baseball medal honors at GA. seven under par.
 Byron Nelson, paired with anna teurs, E. E. Lowry, San Francisco, and R. R. Askins, Phoenix; Craig Wood. Mamaroneck. N. Y.. paired with John Forsman, a fellow towns man, and Leonrad Dodson of Kan. sas City paired with E. R. Foutz Phoenix, collected 64's in yesterdays preliminary IS holes for cash and merchandise.
 Johnny Rogers an E. J. Tomlinson both of Denver, carded a 65.
 Sam Byrd and his partner shot a 66 while Jug McSpaden was mark ing up Il.
 Eighteen holes were on the card for today, another 18 for tomorrow, and a 36 hole windup Sunday.
 Nelson was in top shape on the eve of the tournament. belting his drives for the heart of the green and stroking easily to the cup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
ForreIl 0utpoints PennsyIvonio Puq

Fall River, Mass, Feb. 4-CUP)- Superior boxing and stronger hitting has given Buddy Farrell of Newark, N. J., split decision over Walter (speedy) Duval of Allentown, Pa.
 Farrell. 157, had all the best of 1t in his 1O-round bout last night at the Casino with Duval, 1858, a willing but awkward performer.
 In six rounds, Tony Gouveia, 149, Taunton decisioned Jimmie Synott, 148. Fall River, Joe Monteiro, 130, Wareham knocked out Johnny Coe. 130, Medford in two. In four rounds Tod Morgan, 136, Brockton techni- cally knocked out Charley March. IA. Boston in three; Lefty Lopes. IA. New Bedford knocked out Tom Mattis. 12, Boston in one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Washington Vs. Heorts Toniqht

sacred Heart High school basket ball squad will be directed by Coach Ebhte Conlon against the Washing ton High team of the Housatonic Valley league, tonight in an S:S0 game at the Wilby gym. The visi- tors, featuring Billy Sheehy, lead ing scorer of the / league, is ex- pected to provide keen opposition for the Hearts who have practiced hard for the game which would be an important victory for them if they can come through.
 Torrington at Ansonia is Q title game in the sense that the New City lads, coached by Connie Donahue, can sew up the Valley league cham pionship if they win their sixteenth straight game, without a defeat to mar the perfect record this season.
 Naugatuck can eliminate the Warren Harding Presidents from an outside chance for the title, if the Greyhounds, sharpened by an easy win over Cheshire Academy, can de- feat Harding. Q recent winner over Peter J. Foley's hopetuls.