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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
REICH OIL BOMBED

ROME, Dec. u (INS)-For-
tresseS and Liberaters of the Medi-
terranean air force flew through
bad weather today to hammer
synthetic oil refneries in Ger
many in conjunction with bombers
from the British Isles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
German Coal DwindIes

WASHINGTON. Dec. II (UP)
coal supply. at one
time the worlds largest, has
dwindled to 25 per cent of its
maximum production year. DR..
Charles ]. Potter. u. S. deputy
solid fuels administrators, reveals.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
Cost Of Living Up

LANSING, Dec. II (UP)-The
average cost of living rose one
half of one per cent from June to
in seven Michigan COM
munities, the state department of
] abor and industry announced
TODAY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
MOVE FROM BARRACKS

The government forces with
drew from the military barracks
in northern Athens. and had to
pull hack from one block in the
northeastern part of the city
under heavy pressure.
The new lines were described
in military Technology as more
nearly conforming to circle
and therefore more easily de-
Tended than the old.
Several fires we're burning
around the perimeter of the Brit
ish and Greek government forces.
Most were caused by ELIAS dyna-
hitting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

PARIS, Dec. II (UP)-Nne ringleaders of notori-
French gesapo gang today sentenced to death
before firing squad after being convicted of working
with the Germans Two other defendants also
cted but received only life sentences twelfth
died of diabetes shortly Before the tenth day of the trial
opened today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
Paw Raise for FDR Asked
Cabinet Also


WASHINGTON, Dec. IL
UNS)-Members of Congress
were asked today to Increase
the annual salary of the
President from $4,000 to
100000 and to boost their
own pay checks by $1,000 a
year.
Pay increases for other
federal officials were pro-
vided as follows in a bill in
PRODUCED by Rep. Vinson CD
of Georgia, chairman of the
House naval affairs commit
tee:
President, $4,000 to 100000;
Vice president, $4,000 to $4,000;
cabinet members, $4,000 to $50
900; House speaker, $4,000 to
$50. 200; members OF Congress,
$4,000 to $4,000.
Vinson said the Presidents SAL
airy was last raised in 1909 from
$50. 900 to STE, 900.
When federal and state
taxes are deducted, the Presi-
| dent Of the United States actu-,
ally gets less than 81, 900 st tho
present Time" he asserted.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
WIPE ASKS CANADA TO CUT NEWSPRINT Is PCT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II (UP)-The War Production
Board announced today that the Canadian newsprnt ad
has been requested to reduce by Is per cent
all orders from the United States for delivery of
than $50 tons of neWsprnt during December
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

ROME, Dec. II (INS)-The Holy See regards the
newly-concuded alliance between France and Soviet
Russia positive factor for peace" high Vatican
spokesman said today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
laps Fleeing.
TokyoRdids

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IL
(UP) The Japanese re-
ported today that they were
stripping Tokyo's 100000
population down to essential
defense personnel in a mass
evacuation preparatory to a
full dress American aerial
siege, fOreshadowed this eve
ming by a SuperfOrtress
bombing which set fires in
the city.
Tokyo reports relaye d
through Berlin said 10000
persons were leaving the
Japanese capital today alone
as the general evacuation"
continued. They were de-
scribed as mostly aged and
ailing persons, children and
expectant mothers who in
great numbers a asked for
evacuation"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
Actress Rites Tomorrow

PEAKS ISLAND. Me. Dec. u
CUP)-Funeral services will be
held tomorrow for Mrs. Maggie
Walker Fielding, SO. veteran
vaudeville actress, who died here
Yesterday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
NAZI DEFENsEs CRACK

Dispatches from II. Gen.
)iHodges' First Army front said the
German defenses west of the Roer
River also were falling apart be-
fore the eastward charge OF the
doughboys closing against the Nazi
winter defense line on a 10-mile
front
Troops of the First Army cap
tured Pier, Merken, Hoyen. Maria
weller. Kozendorf, DerichSweiler.
and Gey in what field reports de-
scribed as excellent progress"
today that carried them 10 within
300 10 600 yards of the Roer
along a four-mile front above
Duren and gave them control Of
some three miles of the western
bank of the stream below Duren.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
British i'm Athens
Are Reinforced

ATHENS, Dec II (UP)-Reinforcements have landed in
join British and Greek forces
tightening frefrnged circle by rebel forces holding
edge in the civil it announced TODAY
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
THE WEATHER
HOURLY TEMPERATURES

The sun will set At sol . m today and
rise tomorrow at s.S2
The moon viii set a. 326 m. TO-DAY
and rise tomorrow at so a. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
; Strikes Cut
Output Here

Despite renewed pleas Of their
international union leaders 10 re-
turn 10 work, Fruehauf Trailer
Co. workers voted 10 remain on
strike today and 1874 were made
idle by walkoutS in two other De-
troit war plants, hating produc-
ton OF plane parts.
The new strikers were allegedly
suffering from cutback "jitters. !"
Plants affected are the Outer
Drive plant Of the Briggs Manu-
featuring Co. and Bohn Aluminium
Co.'S Plant No. 3.
AT the Briggs plant. 1,144 are
out with $50 tool room employees
remaining on the job.
Three hundred and fifty struck
at the Bohn plant yesterday after
noon. Sixty millwrights and tool
makers remained al work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
E32|11|3ESI$;
Is PROMPT ACTION ON SEAWAY

FDR URGES PROMPT ACTION On SEAWAY
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL INS)-President Roosevelt
today communicated his support for immediate action
the ST Lawrence seaway project the Senate prepared
to vote the amendment to the rivers and harbOrs bill
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
BUILD FIRE BREAKS

Amid the evacuation and the
steady recurrence of SuperfortresS
flights over Japan, the advices
said, buildings in the city are be-
ing torn down TO create fire
breaks" and impede the spread
of blazes kindled by American
bombs.
The German TranSocean News
Agency in a Tokyo dispatch
quoted the controlled Asahi Shin
bun as saying that workers en-
ployed in ornaments, industry,
transport and journalism may be
evacuated only by special permits
sion," disclosing how deeply the
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. 81
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
WATER MAINS DRY

Scobie announced extensive
rebel infiltration" into the parts
of Athens cleared within the last
few days, and said snipers we're
picketing all routes out of the
city. The water main in downtown
Athens went dry. indicating the
leftists may have cut the supply.
Greek leftists reoccupied
the Athens city hall and adj
jacent streets after having been
rejected during the n ght by
British armed forces, ms re-
ported)
There has been no slackening
of rebel resistance, and although
some progress has been made In
Piraeus and the central sector
of the city, the general situation
has improved little" Gen. Scobie
said in a communicate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
In the Times TODAY

DIR. .. c. TooLE, DENTIST
Hall Hours 90. Tel. ca s6ss.-AdV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

British military spokesman said
1t. Gen. Ronald Scobie's forces
and their Greek government sup
pOrters had lost a dozen or more
city blocks In every fierce fight
ing" and had pulled back to new
lines circumscriblng a strife-torn
section of the heart of Athens.
Can Athens broadcast said an
emissary of the Fam had WIS.,
tied S cobie at the generals
headquarters, only to be told
that the rebels must cease re-
sistance and hand in their arms
before any further steps could
be taken.
(Another broadcast said Mar
shall Alexander and Harold Mac
MILAN, British military and
ministerial leaders in the Medi-
terranean, had arrived IN
Athens
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

PARIS. Dec u (UP) 49, The
American First Army drove
through seven German towns TO
within half mile OF Duren on the
Roer River today and to the south
cast the Seventh Army slashed
ahead eight miles through the
Maginot pillbnxeS of northeastern
France 10 Seltz, two miles from
the Rhine.
German resistance VAS reported
crumbling both on the rim Of the
Cologne plain west OF the Roer
and in northeastern France where
an American plunge toward the
Palatinate was shredding the Aazi
left flank Of the entire western
front.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
Is MILES TO KARLSRUHE

1t. Gen. Patch's Seventh Army
raced forward virtually al will in
some sectors OF the extreme north
eastern tip of France. showing the
Whole German wing back down the
Rhine Valley within ID miles Of
the great fortress city of Karls-
ruhe across the river.
Only "a hours after the fall Of
Haguenau, transport center Of
northern Alsace, Patchs troops
had raced is miles FfeFtihtea
where they were hghting this
afternoon at Seltz. six miles south
OF the Palatinate border.
A front dispatch quoted a Sew
enth Army officer as saying that
between Haguenau and the Rhine
the Germans were pulling back
north so fast that the Americans
almost lost contact, reporting no
resistance in the sweep down the
valley.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
REFUSE TO WORK

The day shift reported for work
this morning but refused to work,
a company spokesman said.
The Briggs strike was attributed
to down grading" and "cut back
filters"
sixteen thousand men have
been laid off in the nine Briggs
plants during the past few
months and the boys are getting
n little jittery," a union official
said
"The company Is violating
seniority rights in down grading
some of the people still remain
ing on the job" the union OFF,
cial charged
A company spokesman said the
strike started after the company
Continued on Page 2, Col. ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

Congressman, he said, have not
had a pay increase since 1925,
when their $500 a year was
boosted to $4,000.
Evening star., 1944-12-18
Partition Of Poland
May Be Seed Of Next
War, Shinwe|| Says
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 18-Emmanuel
Shinwell, Labor member of Parlia-
ment, declared yesterday that
perhaps the seeds of future wars
already are laid" in the plan to
partition Poland.
Addressing an audience at sub
urban Kingston-on-Tha Mr..
Shinwell said, we had a painful
example of that in Fridays Parlia-
ment debate on Poland, the results
of which filled me with foreboding
apprehension. If there is to be any
filching here and flching there and
transfer of populations and the like,
we cannot escape future wars
Mr.. Shinwell continued, II am
not complaining about our Soviet
friends. Far from it. I can under
stand their anxiety to protect their
frontiers and ward off possible ere
mics, but the best way to ward of.
an enemy and prevent conflict Is
to promote human and intelligent
understanding.
Britains first rule for dealing
with liberated European countries,
he said, should be mot to support
any movement If it interfered with
our lines of communication. We
could not have anybody getting in
the way no matter what they called
themselves" he added
Mr.. Shinwell suggested as a sec
ond primary rule that I'VE could
not support an armed band, whether
insurrectiontst or revolutionary,
against a freely elected, demo-
cratic government"
These rules should be applied to
the present situation in Europe,
whether in Greece, Belgium, France
or Holland-or Denmark and Nor
way in the future" adding, our
forces were conscripted to destroy
Fascism in all it's works and not
TO put humpty dunpties back on
their thrones again"
Evening star., 1944-12-18
Harry Hopkins, Mystery Man,
Hopes to Stay Put Four Years
Presidents Confidont
Hasn't Any Ambition
To Become Diplomat
BY DOUGLAS B. CORNELL,
Associated Press Stafi Writer.


Harry L. Hopkins wants to stay
put.
The mystery man of the White
House feels he is handling war as
signments Of surprising Importance
as chairman Of the Anglo-American
Munitions Assignment Board and
special assistant to President Roose-
velt.
He doesn't want to become q
diplomat, therefore, even though 1t
would insulate him against some of
the criticism which has been his lot.
He doubts his boss will give him a
chance, anyway.
Yet there has been considerable
talk about prospects of Mr.. Hopkins
going to London, either as Ambas-
sador or as personal representa-
tive of the President. Some of the
talk has centered among persons
who had an idea that so many
brickbats were hurtling his way that
he might like to duck out to Europe.
Among Latest Brickbats.
Among the latest heaved in his
direction:
Stories that he alone of all White
House officials could reach the
President by telephone.
Statements by Senator Chandler,
Democrat, of Kentucky that Mr.
Hopkins was the man to ask for in
side information on six new nomi-
nations for top State Department
jobs. Senator Chandler called them
Hopkins nominations"
But friends of the slender presi-
Dental helper have been told that
criticism doesn't bother him much
any more-he's used to it; he's will
Evening star., 1944-12-18

ing to take 1t as long as he thinks
he can be useful to the President.
Mr.. Hopkins will concede that
Congress would rise and cheer en-
masse should he quit tomorrow
though associates say he believes
he could convince most legislators
he is not a sinister influence on
Government.
But he has no more intention of
telling them how he operates, who
he sees. what he does, than of de-
scribing his activities on billboards.
Boards Work No Mystery.
The mystery pertains principally
to his operations as an assistant to
the President. In a general way,
what he does as chairman of the
Munitions Assignment Board Is
known. He and the board try to
Evening star., 1944-12-18
YuIe Poinseitia Display
Is Open 10 Public

The annual Christmas poinsettia
display in the exhibition house of
the Botanic Garden, between First
and Second streets, Maryland and
independence avenues S.W.. is be-
ing set up and Is now open to the
public, although the show will not
be at It's best for another week, 1t
was said.
There are now in place in the
east and west exhibition rooms and
the main north corridor more than
1000 pots with four to six plants in
each pot-all in full bloom. Govern
ment plant experts and some of the
Evening star., 1944-12-18

fig,rs out what munitions are going
to be needed, and where and when,
by the various Allied fighting forces
Then they attempt to guarantee de-
livery on time.
So far as his none-too-robust
health is concerned, Mr.. Hopkins
tells associates he is feeling better
than at any time In 10 years. He
has had repeated sieges with doc
tors and surgeons. Earlier in the
year he was away from his desk for
months and during the time had
another major operation. Since
then he has gained nearly 20 pounds
Now he figures he's back in shape
to last out the fourth term.
The Sixth War Loan-no ceiling
Evening star., 1944-12-18

largest commercial growers who
have seen the Botanic Garden crop
say 1t is "unquestionably the best
poinsettia collection ever shown in
the Capital" In addition to the
majority Of the customary large red
Evening star., 1944-12-18

The Sixth War Loan-no ceiling
for your purchases.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
GRADUATION PROGRAM
 TOMORROW EVENING

The thirty-fourth annual com mencenent exercises of the Douglas High School will be held in the Douglas gymnasium tomorrow, Wednesday, May IT, at p. m. The guest speaker for the evening will be Gov Ernest Gruening.
 The program will be as follows: Processional-"Po "Pomp and Circum- stance Mrs. Eugene Nelson.
 Invocation--Dean c. E. Rice.
 70 Lovely Night" = (Barcarolle) !, Girls Glee Club.
 Salutatory-Th Theresa Doogan.
 Scholarship Awards Eleanor c. Warren.
 Class Gift Presentation = Solvieg Havdahl.
 Valedictory-Alfeda Fleek.
 Vocal solo--Mrs. l.. s. Grant
 Commencement Address Gov. Ernest Gruening.
 Presentation of Diplomas A. Bennett, Secretary of Douglas School Board.
 Vocal solo-Mrs. Ray Nevin.
 Benediction-Dean c. E. Rice. Now the Day Is Over Girls Glee Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
STRANGLE5
 HIS WIFE;
 CONTESTS
Soldier from AIeutidns Tells of Tragedy Com
 mitted in Seattle

BULLETIN--Colorado Springs May 16. = Private Hollingsworth this afternoon said he wanted to die because of arrangement with his bride so told the police of the hoax murder story in hopes he would be executed for killing his wife," Chief Bruce announced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
Girl Scout Troop
 Four Plans Picnic
 On Douglas Island

A. picnic on Douglas Island this Thursday will take the place of the regular meeting of Girl Scout Troop {, with initiation of new members to be the feature of the picnic pro- gram.
 Girls will be driven to Douglas Island by Mrs. Robert Thorne and Mrs. Earl Cleveland and several of the mothers. Cars will leave from the postoffice at 2 pm. on Thurs day.
 Troop ] has been reorganized to include members of the fifth grade instead of members of the sixth grade. Sixth are being moved to Troop. g with the seventh and eighth grades.
 Members of all Girl Scout troops are to start outdoor cooking classes under Mrs. Mae Stephenson of the University of Alaska Extension Ser- vice. The classes will be held in, the Evergreen Bowl every day begin- ming June to 5.
 Girl Scouts are now preparing for the Court of Awards which will be held May 28 in the Evergreen Bowl if weather permits.
 Troop 4 members are now begin ming individual notebooks on their activities in Scouting. with each notebook of original design.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
Florine Housel as Captain, aided by Mrs. R. H. Williams.

Florine Housel as Captain, aided by Mrs. R. H. Williams.
 Mrs. Josephine Boyd is the leader of section 5, including district south of Front street.
 Section 6, Star Hill and Gastin- eau Avenue, will have Mrs. A. E. Genthner, speciality vegetables, as captain. Henry Harmon will also be a neighborhood leader
 Section is Telephone Hill and Judge and Mrs. George F. Alexander will be the leaders. Section 8, the Waynor Tract, will be led by Ms. Charles Waynor.
 Dates on which MT. Carter will visit each section will be announced in advance so that each gardener will have an opportunity to consult with him. All gardeners should get in touch with their leaders so that the captains can notify them when they will be able to consult.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16

highest qualifications and in the midst of beautiful mountain scen- cry. Leaders and delegates are team workers in great enterprise, that of training for service in the work of the Kingdom of Christ. The leaders are devoted Christians who understand youth and are ex- perienced in working with them. Contacts with the leaders and young people from all parts of s. E. Alaska in the classes and at play help to build wholesome Chris tian character" says the announce ment.
 The conference is open to any boy or girl IA years old and up. However, in order for a young per- son to be eligible for conference credit toward diploma, he must be at least IS years of age and have completed the ninth grade in school Those who have received the re-  quired credits in three different conferences will be awarded a dip- loma.
 The daily schedule begins with the rising bell in the morning at 6 o'clock, followed by breakfast, morning prayers, classes, dinner. rest. recreation, supper. camp fire, free time, vespers and fellowship groups, and lights out at 10 o'clock.
 The conference leaders are Rev. James w. Hall, ketchikan, dean of the conference; Rev. Walter A. Soboleff Juneau, vesper speaker; Leslie Yaw, Sitka; Rev. Benjamin F. Judd, Wrangell; Miss Laverne Seagren, Sheldon Jackson School, Sitka, music director; Mrs. s. H. Whitfield, Ketchikan; Rev. Alfred D. Swogger, Metlakatla. dean of men; Chaplain KuykendaIl, Naval Air Station, Sitka; Miss Gladys Whitmore, Sheldon Jackson School,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
MURDER CONFESSED

COLORADO SPRINGS, May 16.. -- Chief of Police Bruce said today Private Joseph Hollingsworth, 29 Camp Carson soldier, has signed a statement he strangled his wife the latter part of March in Seattle hotel room and placed the body in a trunk which he later hid in the brush 20 miles south of Olympia.
 Hollingsworth, who said he is a veteran of 31 months in the Alen- tians,. walked into police headquar- ters to tell his story because it is on by mind and I couldn't stand it"'
 Hollingworth was formerly sta toned at Camp Lewis, in the state of Washington.
 Hollingsworth said the tragedy occurred a few days after March l8 or 20.' He said he loaded the trunk into a car and drove south of Olympia and dragged the trunk into the bushes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
TO sKAGWAY

Mrs. Arthur Weston and two sons are leaving this evening for Skag- way, where they will join MT. Wes- ton, who is employed there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
EMBLEM CLUB NOTICE

Important meeting of Emblem Club will be held this evening at s o'clock in Elks Hall. All membegs should attend. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
NOTICE

May 16, 1944, on and after this date I will not be responsible for any bills unless contracted for by myself.
 adv. HOWARD E, KOSHER.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
SUMMER CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
 TO BE HELD AT SITkA

The Alaska Young Peoples Sum- mer Conference will be held this year from May 29 to June 5 in the Sheldon Jackson School at Sitka.
 The conference is planned for the spiritual enrichment of young peo- pie of high school and college age. While it is primarily a Presbyter- ian conference, yet those of other denominations are welcome and in- yited
 There is no better place to spend a week in fellowship with other Christian people under the leader ship of men and women of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
Sewing Group of
 WSCS Will Honor
 Departing Members

The "wednesday sewing group of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. R. Lister, 136 Sixth Street.
 Three members of the group will be honored. They are Mrs. Floyd Dryden and Mrs. J. B. Smith, who are leaving on vacations in the south, and Mrs. H. R. Sprague, who is leaving for Haines to make her home
 All, friends of the honorees are invited to the meeting. frt
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-16
NAME LEADERS FOR GARDENING
 PROGRAM HERE
Neighborhood Plan Devel- oped by Juneau
 Garden Club

Amendment of neighborhood leaders to aid in the development of Juneau gardens this summer was announced today by the Juneau Garden Club, which is taking charge of the educational program for the Victory Garden projects un- der w. R. Ted" Carter of the Uni yersity of Alaska Extension Ser vice.
 Neighborhood leaders will meet with MT. Carter in their districts and gardeners will then have the opportunity of consulting with them or MT. Carter about their planting and growing problems and to dis cuss soil testing.
 Section 1, the district from Capi- tol Avenue west, will have as cap- tain Mrs. Charles H. Forward, spec ialty roses. Other leaders in that district are Mrs. David Ramsay, Mrs. Earl Hunter, and Mrs. Harry Stonehouse.
 Section 2, from Capitol east to Main Street, inclusive, has M. D. Williams as captain, with Mrs. Ro- bert Simpson and John Kron Mar shall, speciality lawns, as leaders.
 Section 3, from Main to Basin Road and East Street, south to and including the north side of Fourth, has Wellrnan Holbrook as captain. His speciality is vegetables. Other leaders are Hugh Wade, Harold Smith and Fred Geeslin.
 Section is the south side of Fourth to Front street, with Mrs