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planes which rose in weak defense
of the enemy's great force.
And Admiral Mitscher's force
achieved such surprise that the en-
emy was not able to counterattack
This enemy fleet, which Admiral
Mitscher riddled Monday, now has
been fairly we'll established as the
one which attacked our force Sun
day. Loss of 353 planes from its
five or six carriers virtually wiped
out it's planes so that it had to rely
largely on antiaircraft for defense
a defense which proved pretty futile.
The fact that only Is or 20 Japa-
nese planes were downed Monday
further indicates the enemy had
very few aircraft to offer resistance.
Many Land in Water.
Our loss of 49 aircraft does not
necessarily mean anywhere near
that total was lost to enemy action
Because the battle closed so late
in the day and at nearly extreme
range in order to catch the Jap fleet,
all of our planes were not able to
return to their carriers. Many of
these 49 landed in the water and the
crews took to rubber life RATS.
Some of these already have been
picked up and others undoubtedly
were rescued after dawn Tuesday,
although reports are incomplete
The Hyataka carrier sunk in the
Philippines Sea was at least the
eighth japanese flattop sent to the
bottom. In addition to four at
Midway. the japanese lost two in
the battle of the Coral Sea and one
to a submarine.
(The carrier Zuikaku is listed
in James Fighting Ships as dis
placing 10000 tons and carrying
go aircraft, mounting twelve s.
inch antiaircraft guns. Her speed
is over 80 knots, her length more
than 800 feet. She was laid
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down in December, 1888, and
completed in 1941.
(The Hayataka class carriers
are listed as ''rumoTed to exist"
James suggested that this class
may be converted merchant YES
sells.
tThe Kongo class battleships
were laid down in 1912 and 1918.
They include the Kongo, Hiei,
Haruna and Kirisima, each hav-
ing a normal complement of $50
men. They are armed with eight
14-inch guns with 14-mile
ranges, sixteen 6-inch guns, eight
5-inch antiaircraft guns, other
lesser armament and 21-inch
torpedo tubes. The Haruna was
the battleship attacked by
Capt. Colin Kelly off the Philip
pines in the opening days of the
war.
(Only one other japanese car
rier is listed in the same class of
the 10000 ton Zuikaku. 1t is the
Syokaku, laid down in 1887 and
completed in 1941.
little is known on the Hava-
TAXA class carriers. James listed
the Hiyo, also reported as the
Hayataka, as a possibly con-
yerted merchantman.
(The publication did not list the
Zuiho or Taiho class cruisers,
which suggests they are of new
construction.)
Yanks Advance on Saipan.
Meanwhile, on Saipan Island, il
he Marianas, whose invasion Jun,
"A enticed the Japanese Navy ou
If prolonged seclusion. Yanks hold
ng the southern third of the base
500 miles south of Tokyo, inchee
lorth along Magicienne Bay.
Severe fighting continues" yes
5erday's communique said, echoin.
previous reports. Japanese trapped
at the southeastern tip are being
into tighter pocket.
(The Tokyo radio asserted to-
Evening star., 1944-06-22
Japanese Losses Detailed

NEW YORK, June 22.-The
teIt OF broadcast from Homo
lulu, carried on all networks to-
day, as recorded By the Asso-
cidted Press:
The United States 5th Fleet has
delivered smashing defeat to a
major section of the Japanese fleet
in a great carrier aircraft versus
surface ships battle in the sea be-
tween the Marianas Islands and
the Philippines. What was left of
the Japs when the battle was over
ran away.
Our forces sank four japanese
ships. probably sank two, more
heavily damaged three and damaged
five for total of IA.
1t is further revealed in the early
morning communique by Admiral
Nimitz that in the great battle of
Sunday, June 18, American aircraft
achieved the greatest ratio of planes
shot down yet recorded in this area
-16 to /. A total of 353 Japanese
planes were shot down. We lost 81
planes. We lost no ships. Two of
our carriers and one of our battle
ships received superficial damage,
but their efficiency was not i'm
paired.
In the second action we bombed
four Japanese carriers with unde-
termined loss of japanese planes,
of which Is to 20 defending aircraft
were shot down.
We lost 49 of our aircraft, many
Evening star., 1944-06-22

of which landed in the water at
night and from which as yet unde-
termined number of personnel have
been rescued. Search for others is
continuing.
The enemy forces attacked con-
sisted of four or more battleships.
five or six carriers, five fleet tankers
and various attached cruisers and
destroyers, a large task force and
a major segment of the Jap fleet.
On the basis of information pres
emily available our planes inflicted
the following damage:
One carrier believed to be the
Zuikaku received three 1000 pound
bomb hits.
One Hayataka class carrier was
sunk.
One Hayataka carrier was Sc
verely damaged and left burning
furiously.
The zuikaku class is comparable
to our first line Essex carrier class.
One light carrier of the Zuiho or
Taiho class received at least one
bomb hit.
One Kongo class battleship was
damaged, one cruiser damaged, three
destroyers damaged, one of which,
is believed sunk.
Three tankers were sunk, two
tankers were severely damaged and
left burning
The engagement was broken off by
the Japanese feet which fled during
the night toward the channel be-
tween Formosa and Luzon.
Evening star., 1944-06-22

| day that strong japanese forces"
had been dropped in the rear OF
American positions on Saipan.
The report, which was without
Allied confirmation, was re-
corded by NBC) a.a-s
More than 600 miles east of Sal
pan, Japans bypassed sea-air fort
Iress of Truk did not send up a
single plane to ward off the latest
two-way aerial punches presently
paralyzing it.
Gen. Douglas Macarthur an
nounced that his Liberators winged
more than TOO miles northeast from
the Admiralties Monday tTruk time)
to drop 108 tons of bombs, a record
single days job for land-based raid
ers of that Caroline stronghold. The
next day, Central Pacific Army
bombers swarmed in from the Mar
Shalls.
Admiral Nimitz, in a press release
last night. also reported aerial jabs
at Ponape, east of Truk. and Shu-
mushu and Paramushiro north of
Japan in the Kuriles.
Evening star., 1944-06-22
Report

District of Columbia-Cloudy and
threatening this afternoon, tonight
and tomorrow; sprinkles of rain
this afternoon. Occasional light
rain tonight and tomorrow with
moderate temperature.
Maryland and Virginia Cloudy
tonight and tomorrow with showers
and thunderstorms. Moderate tenn
perature.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
clear at Harpers Ferry. Potomac
slightly muddy at Great Falls.
Report for Last "a Hours.
Evening star., 1944-06-22

The 5th Fleet under Admiral Ray
mond A. Spruance, whose carrier
force delivered the severe blow to
the Japs, has been searching the
area for days in the hope of batting
the main Japanese fleet.
Since the Jap fleet, at the point
of our attack. apparently was miles
ahead of the American surface
force, it could easily reach the haven
between Luzon, northernmost of the
Philippine Islands, and Formosa be-
fore the speeding American ships
could catch them, observers pointed
out.
Secretary of War Stimson COM
mented at press conference:
It am happy to hear of Admiral
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Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, 70. at noon: year ago, 80.
Lowest. SO, az am; year ago, "a.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, as, on June is
Lowest, II. on January 8.
Humidity for Last "a Heurs.
prom noon yesterday to noon today.)
Hishest, 65 per cent, at 2:30 am.
Lowest. As per cent, at 2:30 pm.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey
Evening star., 1944-06-22
The Sun and Moon,

Rises. Sets.
Sun today 5:42 S:31
Sun. tomorrow 5.43 S.37
Moon. today 1:26 m. 1919 pm.
Automobile lights must be turned on
one half hour after sunset.
Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital tcurrent month. to date):
Evening star., 1944-06-22
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Evening star., 1944-06-22
Japanese Report Firing
Another u. S. Carrier

LONDON, June % (P.--A DNB
News Agency broadcast from Berlin
today quoted a Tokyo dispatch as
saying japanese forces had severely
damaged and set fire to another
American aircraft carrier off the
Marianas Islands-the fifth carrier
the japanese have reported DAM
aged in that area.
Like the previous Japanese claims,
today's broadcast was totally with
out Allied confirmation.
Evening star., 1944-06-22
Navy Chiefs Had Hoped
For Showdown Battle

Secretary of the Navy Forrestal
and other naval officials were elated
today over the results of the 5th
Fleets aerial attack on japanese
naval forces, but were disappointed
that the enemy did not elect to
battle it out with United States sur
face forces,
Evening star., 1944-06-22

Nimitz's announcement that tn
Japanese feet has been badly de-
feated in a battle off the Philip
pines. That will be a mighty i'm
petus to the speeding of our advance
across the Pacific and into the inner
defenseS of Japan"
Evening star., 1944-06-22

.be needed for American veterans at
the end OF the war.
Speaking at an organization din
ner meeting for the National Serv-
Ice Fund of the Disabled American
Veterans, Mr.. Hines said veterans of
the present and previous wars now
occupy $1,000 beds in "a hospitals
and other institutions.
Evening star., 1944-06-22
War Wounded to Need
300, 900 Beds, Hines Says

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 22.-Brig. Gen,
Frank T. Hines, administrator of
veterans affairs, estimated last
night that 100000 hospital beds will
Evening star., 1944-08-15

iyear-o put his hands to his face
just before he stepped into space.
There were two men left. The
second to the last reached the door
was bent backward by the wind
missed his footing and fell. Bill
Branham, coming on the run from
the other end of the ship, could not
stop in time and fell over him In
heap.
The second to the last man
crawled to the door and fell out
AS Bill struggled to regain his feet.
hopelessly encountered by his heavy
gear, the crew chief rushed down
from his forward cabin to help him
and I lent a hand.
Bill fought to standing position
and wrenched himself loose from
us. lurching from side to side. In
that half light Just before dawn,
his face was suddenly hideous.
His lips were drawn back from his
teeth and his eyes narrowed to Sits
Leave me alone" he shouted. Il
can do this myself
He turned, put his head down and
charged at the doorway. He just
seemed to disappear. There was
something strangely lonely about
standing there looking at that empty
door and at the clouds.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
Jap-American Sisters
Seek New Treason Trial
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DENVER. Aug. 15.-Three jap
anese American sisters asked Fed :
eral Court yesterday to set aside q
verdict convicting them Of conspiracy
to commit treason. and to grant
them new trial.
The motion was filed by Ken.
meth w. Robinson, attorney for
Mrs. Tsuruko Wallace. IS: Mrs.
Florence Shivze Otani. 80, and Mrs
Billie Shitara Tanigoshi, 30. con-
victed Friday on Government
charges that they plotted to aid in
the escape Of two German prisoners
of war from the Trinidad, Colo,
prisoner Of war camp.
Mr. Robinson said he expected
the court would schedule argument
on the motion this week. If the
court denies the retrial, the women
will be sentenced They are liable
to maximum penalty of two years
imprisonment and $4,000 fine.
The sisters were acquitted of
treason charges.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
|Ear|y Hitler Defeat
Would Aid COP,
Say Observers
BY J. A. O'LEARY.
Star staff Corraspondent.

ALBANY, Aug. 15.-The speed
with which Allied armies are
closing In on the Germans has
given rise to speculation among
political observers mere as to
what the effect would be on the
presidential campaign If Hitler
should be defeated before the
election.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, the Re-
publican standard bearer, has said
nothing on the subject. but some
of his supporters in the Empire
State believe that If the European
phase of the war should end early
this fall 1t would enhance Repub-
lican chances, even though the fight
against Japan was still going on.
Their Contention.
Those who hold this view base
1t On the argument that If only one
of the three original Axis partners
is still in the night by the time
the political campaign reaches its
height, Republican orators could
combat more effectively the Demo-
cratic plea against changing the
commander in chief in the midst
of war. They would be in a po-
sition to place more emphasis on
postwar domestic issues. on the
ground that the next administra-
ton will be essentially q peacetime
era
Gov. Dewey himself gave an ad-
vance hint in a press conference at
Pittsburgh two weeks ago that this
latter point probably would figure
in the campaign, when he told re-
porters ut Is too easily forgotten;
the President elected this year will
serve until 1949."
I'VE will elect a President most
Of whose term will be in peace
time" the Governor added.
Democrats Counter.
OF course opinions will differ
among students of politics as to
whether a German collapse would
have a major effect on the Novem-
Der balloting If 1t came late in the
campaign, after most veters had
made up their minds. If 1t oc-
CURED during September it might
become an important factor. Demo-
cratic orators, however. may be ex-
pected to take the position also that
President Roosevelt should be con-
tinued in ONCE to arrange the
peace and to direct Americas part
in establishing plan to preserve
peace. On this point, however.
both parties are pledged to inter-
national cooperation to prevent
future wars.
Since returning 10 days ago from
the conference of the 26 Republican
Governors at st. Louis, the Repub-
lican nominee has avoided public
discussion of political issues, devot-
ing himself to State business and
to the preparation of speeches to
be delivered when he sets out in
September on his formal campaign
He is expected to hold a press
conference this afternoon, the first
since he returned from the Repub-
lican Governors meeting.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
Brooklyn Man Protests
ALP Roosevelt Ticket
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
ALBANY. N. Y, Aug. IS. - A
Brooklyn resident has filed with. the
Secretary of State objections to the
American Labor Party's nominations
OF Franklin D. Roosevelt for Presi-
dent, Senator Truman for Vice
President, Senator Wagner for re-
election and the ALPS Al presiden-
tial electors.
The ALP made the nominations at
its State convention in New York
City Thursday night, and adopted
the same slate of presidential elec-
tors that the Democratic Party had
named earlier.
A formal notice filed by mail by
Walter j. Flanagan said the OBJ
jections were based on good and
valid reasons" which he would out
line later. He declared he was act
ing ION my own" and was not backed
by any political party,
Evening star., 1944-08-15
Kiska's Fall Year Ago
Marked Beginning Of
Slabs at Jap Empire
6y the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
AN ALEUT1AN ISLAND BASE
Aug. 15.-A year ago today Ameri-
can and Canadian troops occupied
the Aleutian Island of Kiska and the
anniversary finds American forces
carrying a -pronged drive
toward Tokyo with repeated trip
hammer blows at Japans inner de-
fenses and home islands.
In evacuating Kiska the Tokyo
war lords, their dream of debating
peace in the White House blasted,
acknowledged to the world that they
were unable to hold what they had
seized.
Since then their forces have been
beaten or bypassed in the Solomons,
New Guinea, Gilberts, Marshalls,
Carolines and Marianas.
Their homeland has been bombed
epeatedly-along the Kurile chain
by Aleutian- based Army and Navy
planes, and in destructive blows at
the industrial heart of their empire
farther south by B-29 Super For
tresses.
Japs Escaped.
The Japanese flight from Kiska
followed their finish battle at Attu
three months earlier. They had
held the two islands slightly more
than year
Not a single enemy was found by
the United States-Canadian am
phibious force which sWarmed ashore
and over the sandy beaches and tun-
dra hills of Kiska. But they found
abandoned supplies and facilities OF
all sorts. The Japanese had barely
gotten away, probably by submarine
or fog-hidden surface craft, with the
shirts on their backs.
It was believed that the japanese
may have had as many as 10000
soldiers and sailors on Kiska at one
time.
Wrecks of four merchant ships
and three "Tojo cigar" type midget
submarines we're visible in Kiska
harbor. Numerous other craft, in
Guiding warships. were later located
by salvage operation divers beneath
the surface.
War Enters New Phase.
The war in the North Pacific
entered new offensive phase
against the Japanese Kuriles, ex-
tending for 600 miles from Shimu-
shu and Paramushiro southwest to
Hokkaido. Paramushiro is 800 miles
from Attu. Navy bombers and war
ships and Army bombers have
pounded the Kuriles.
The Kurile attacks have been
carried out under Vice Admiral
Frank Jack Fletcher, commander
North Pacific; Maj. Gen. Davenport
johnson, commander of the 18th
Air Force, and Commodore Leslie E.
Genres, commander of Fleet Air
Wing 4.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
Missing Key Foi|s
Mass Jail Delivery
BY the Associated Press.

MEDIA, Pa. Aug. 15.-An early
morning attempt to liberate scores
of the 200 prisoners at Broadmead- =
ows, Delaware County Jail, failed
yesterday after leaders of the break
knocked a guard unconscious and
took his keys.
The mass delivery was foiled when
the key to huge steel door between
the cell block and the administra-
ton offlces was not found in the
guards possession.
Prisoners. mostly short-termers
and men awaiting sentence at the
prison farm colony. released from
their cells by the ringleaders. were
stopped in the corridor by the steel
door. Arrival Of guard reinforce
ments checked the situation after an
hours uprising.
Edward Hogan. the cell block
guard. was attacked by four prison
ers, Warden John j. Cain said, and
knocked unconscious while leaders
raced from cell to cell unlocking
doors. The commotion aroused other
attendants who waited with drawn
guns outside the cell-block door
until su1icient help arrived to force
the men back to their cells.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
| Agreements for Civil
Rule in France Ready
For Formal Signature,
By the Associated Press.

by the ASSoc1Ateo Ffess.
The United States, Britain and
the French National Committee are
ready to sign formal agreements on
civil administration Of liberated
French territory by the committee, it
was learned last night.
The agreements are being initiated
by ofncials here, and dispatched to
France where they will be finally
signed by Gen. Dwight D. Eisen-
hover, representing the United
States, and Foreign Secretary An
thony Eden. representing Britain
This signing Is expected In q few
days.
The United States is signing al
the military level" Thus, one ON
cial explained. the agreement lacks
the status of a treaty and is moi
subject to the time-consumine
process of Senate ratification. Also
this method avoids any appearance
Of a political commitment to the
French Committee.
A separate and parallel memoran-
dunn is being signed to provide for
lease e-lend shipments to the French
The arrangements made by the
British and French and the Ameri-
cans and French are substantially
the same on all points. They pro-
vide essentially that Gen. Eisen-
hover will have supreme authority
in France so long as the war con-
tinues there.
Gen. Eisenhower is to retain direct
control of all military areas, in
Guiding the combat zones and rear
area supply depots and the like
He is to turn over to the French for
civil administration all other rear
areas. 1t is up to him to fix the
limits OF the military and non-
military areas.
One unexpected clause in the
agreements, which was written In
at the insistence of American con.
ferees. provides there should be nc
French censorship of Allied CORE
spondents in France. That means
that only military censorship can be
applied.
Signing Of the agreements in con-
junction with the swift advance OF
Allied armies in France is taker
here to mean that the French Com.
mittee, under Gen. Charles de
Gaulle. may open its own capital in
Metropolitan France soon, movine
from Algiers.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
Small Vote Expected
In Utoh Runoff Todoy
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 15.-
Without Statewide contest, Utah's
runoff primary election today was
expected to attract only q small pro-
portion Of the States registered
voters.
Holding top interest was q Repub-
lican contest for nomination as lst
district Representative in Congress.
Seeking the post were Mayor B. H.
Stringham OF Vernal, who led a four
man field in the first primary July
II, but failed to receive q majority,
and william Peterson of Logan, for
mer director of the Utah State Agri-
cultural College extension service.
The winner will oppose Walter K.
Granger Of Cedar City, the Demo-
cratic incumbent, at the November
general election.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
Film Companies Sued
For Million by Tuohy
BY the AssociatNd Press

BY the ASSOC ted Press
CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-A million
dollar damage suit against Twen-
tieth Century Fox Film Corp and
Balaban 81 Katz Corp. was filed in
Federal Court yesterday py attor-
neys for Roger Touhy. convicted
kidnaper of John Factor.
The suit, filed by Attorneys Joseph
Gilbert and Irving S. Roth. charged
the movie, Roger Touhy, Gang
ster,' was a gross and malicious
libel on Touhy and seeks $500 ,OOO
damages from each company.
Last year Federal Judge William
H. Holly denied an injunction to re-
strain Twentieth Century Fox
Brian Foy. director. and Warden
Joseph E. Ragen of Statevi,ie Peni-
tentiary from showing the movie.
Touhy Is serving a 99-year SEN
tence at Stateville, the Illinois
State Penitentiary at Joliet.
Evening star., 1944-08-15
Mcclellan Wants j. :,
To Keep Jap 0utposts
Nv the AssneiatAd prAs

BY the Associated Press.
A resolution calling on the United
States to seek permanent postwa,
possession OF island outposts in both
the Pacific and Atlantic for its
peace and security" was introduced
today by Senator Mcclellan, Demo.
crat of Tennessee.
Offered without comment, the
resolution seeks to put the cham
Der on record as suggesting that any
treaty or agreement terminating
the war with Japan should give the
United States possession of all
islands which on December S. l94l
were in the possession of or man.
dated to Japan and which lie be-
tween the Equator and the thir-
tieth parallel of latitude North. in
cluding Formosa and the Ryukyu
Islands"
1t also recommends that the
United States should acquire as its
permanent possessions Bermuda Is
land and all islands in the West
Indies which are now In possession
OF European nations"
Evening star., 1944-08-15
U. S.-ItoIion Mail Service
Covers More Provinces

By the Associated rress.
Civilian mail service between the
United States and eight additional
Italian provinces was resumed to-
day. The service is limited tempo
rarily to personal correspondence
No checks. drafts. securities or
currency may be sent.
The provinces are Aquila. Campo
basso. Chieti, Frosinone, Littoria
Pescara, Rome and Teramo<