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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Can't Forget Dog

To those who call the sports de-
partment for records and stats
tics. very Merry Christmas. And
10 those who do not call. also the
best of everything Greetings, too,
TO those who cab and then argue
that the record books are wrong.
a most Merry Christmas 10 you.
Seasons greetings 10 tho fight
erS and wreStlerS Also 10 those
who do not fight or wreStle.
Christmas greetings 10 the Pull
man porters, conductors. engi-
neers and brakemen. Also TO those
who rush 10 the various trains
early and lock themselves in the
wrong compartments. A Yuletide
toast 10 you.
Merry Christmas 70 all my many
friends who have 50 generously
given OF their time 10 teach me
the rudiments OF gin rhummy and
most cordial good wishes TO those
who have NOT.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24

like ages TO Bob Babblsn,
Charley Gehringer, Tom m y
Bridges, Pat Mullin, Birdie Teb-
belts. Hank Greenbrrg, Joe Louis,
Walter Burkemo. WhizZer White.
Tommy Sheehan. Tom Harmon,
Forest Evahsvski. Ed Frutig,
Mickey Cochrane and all The
others.
And a Merry Christmas to the
wives, mothers. sweethearts and
children OF all these men.
Happy Yuletide 10 the old
geezers in sports who have car
ried on as best tilev could
Guys like Mel Helm, Alex Wolfe
chowicz. Ken Strong, Pinky Hig-
gins, Boom Boom Beck PaHl
Richards, Don Hutson and men
of their type Also Merry Christ
mas 10 the l6. II and lS-year-old
youngsters who OF a premature
chance at headlines and did so
well.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
HoldEirst of Ski
Meet Series SUNDAY

Amateur ski jumping resumes
this Sunday at Rouge Park. where
the first of a series of meets &
scheduled for , y. m. al the slide
on Outer Drive, north of JOY road.
No age limits were set. One xxi
event on the new slide last year
was so popular others will be held
as often as weather permits this
year according TO Hubert G.. john
son. He said croSs-country meets
also are planned.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Muny Cage Loop
Sets Entry Deadline

The deadline for teams in
classes 4. B and c 10 enter the
MO. Basketball League is set
for next Wednesday. Managers
and coaches already entered are
requested to be at the meeting in
the athletic office. 504 Elmwood.
at 1880. The schedule will begin
Wednesday. Jan 3. ReScrl atoms
may he made by calling Schier-
linger at Fl 1910. ElmwOod Cen
ter. Larned and Elmwood. be-
tween $50 a. m. and ) p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Other Sports
May Be Hit
Hockey Also Could
Lose Many Players

If the results of the govern
ments investigation of the status
of army rejecteeS in professional
sports are as sweeping as many
believe. both the Detroit Tigers
and the Detroit Lions conceivably
can lose. among others, several
of their key men.
Both Hal Newhouser and Paul
(DiZZy) Trout, who between them
managed So victories and virtually
pitched the Tigers into second
place the past season, are in AZ.
BENTON, TOO
Pitcher Al Benton, on whom the
Tigers have been counting for next
season, is another who may be
affected. He recently was given
a medical discharge by the navy.
Frank Sinkowich and Bob Vest
fall, backfield aces of the Detroit
Lions during the season just
closed, are among the pro grid
ders here who may be hit by the
new ruling. Both were rejected
for service for physical reasons.
Hockey may also be affected,
SINCE players. though Canadian
born, are now American citizens.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Wayne Holds Drills
For Jan. So Games

Wayne University's basketball
squad. idle until Jan 5 and 6, will
hold three practice sessions at
Mackenzie High this week. start
ing Wednesday at $50 p. IN.
On Friday, Jan. 5. the Tartars
will play Cincinnati at Central
High. On the following evening
they will meet Michigan Normal
in a return game at Mackenzie
High. Both contests will start al
Sis D. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
= All of You (.

'erry Christmas TO Harold New
fSdser. Dizzy Trout. Dick Wake
field and the other Tigers who
gave the old town a bangup thrill
Also. proper greetings 10 Dutch
Leonard. who ended the whole
madhouse and saved the necks
of hotel men and others whose
job il would have been TO handle
a wartime World Series in De-
troit.
Greetings 10 such race horses
as Boom On, Betty's Beau and
Lady Rebecca for consistently
chasing the other horses about
TIE Detroit oval and 10 the nicer
thoroughbredS like Black Badge,
Amber Light M others May y0a
rest this day peace.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Up From Puerto Rico,
Cheers Her Brother

MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 23-Mar-
quette University's basketball
team has a mascot. All the way
from Veja Baja, Puerto Rico.
pretty Gloria Prado has come to
watch her brother, Pedro, play
a sports program be organized for
them as soon as possible. Such
a program had not been presented
in the past because the school
gymnasium is being used so
heavily by the navy.
with the Hilltop cagers and TO at
tend high school in Milwaukee.
Pedro appears. TO like his "Rahs!"
in Spanish, as shouted by his
sister
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Injuries To Keep
3 Out of Rose Bowl

nearer the scene of action. Duke
plans 10 arrive in New Orleans
during the latter part of the week
in time for a couple OF workouts
before game time.
The Dukes have been installed
a. heavy favoriteS 10 down the
Tide.
Georgia Tech and Tulsa. who
clash in the Orange Bowl. also
were scheduled TO head South
within the next few days. The
Miami game is being heralded a.
probably the closest Of the bowl
games.
Tech is holding the favorite spot
By about one touchdown
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Hdma(her 10 Head
Boston Terrier Club

Stanley II a m c h er was re-
elected president of the Boston
Terrier Club of Detroit for the
third straight year Charles Car
penter was named vice president
and Harry catbecE second vice
president. Other officers elected
are Vincent Perry. secretary:
Louise Stanard. treasurer. Serv-
ing on the executive committee
will be Claude Fitzgerald, Ray l..
Perso and Roland 3 KeaYs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
y. Y. COLLECTED 81 MILLION

ALBANY. n. Y. Dec. % (UP)
New York state officials with
held immediate comment today on
the announcement of war mobili-
zation director James F. Byrnes
calling for the closing of all horse
race tracks by Jan. /. II was
pointed out, however, that the
state collected approximately S27,-
100000 in pari-mutuel takes last
year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Ford Plans Assault
On Swimming Marks

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. %
Alan Ford. Yale'S ace. will go
after his own world record for 100
yards Of 497 or the 200-yard
standard of Bill Smith Of 2.06 al
the Yale swimming carnival Jan.
Is, Bob Kiphuth, Iii swim coach
announces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
SEVEN FROM MILWAUKEE

Seven Milwaukee skaters are
among the several dozen out-of-
town competitors who will take
part. in the Midwest champion
ships at Belle Isle on New Years
Day. Bernice Melewski and
Veronica Rossman are senior
women coming.
Those coming are: Sen r
women, Bernice Melewski and
Veronica RoSsman Senior men.
Frank Jelich and Bernie Melew-
ski. intermediate boys. Mike Sa-
landish. Ray Dettlaff. Junior boys,
Andy Harvey. The events are
sponsored by the Detroit Free
Press.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
The Perfect Player

Les Horvath made the ALI
American this season without
much of a challenge The Ohio
Slater is a fellow who can kick
run. pass. block, tackle and call
the Dl8Ve
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
INVITED To CHICAGO

Lorraine Sable, state interme-
date champion and winner of
The Detroit Times Cold Skates
last season. has been invited to
the Silver Skates Derby in Chi
cago Jan. 20-2l, along with Mary
Locke, Michigan state champion,
Dolores Nicholson, a juvenile, and
Di k Klein, junior. The Saginaw
Wronas. Esther, Helen. Agnes and
Florence. also may take in, the
Chicago events.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Rochester Hopes It's
Stars Will Coordinate

ROCHESTER. Dec. % tUPJ-
A different player has led the
scoring in each of University Of
Rochester's four basketball games
and Coach Louis A. Alexander
hopes two or three of them will
coordinate tn cir sharpshooting
soon Guard George Ewing. Capt.
Clarence Hutchins. Homer Marks
and Don Diehl were the Tcspcc-
tive paceSetterS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
SPORTS GUINEA PIG"e

CAMDEN. N. j, Dec. q tUP)
Eugene Mori. president OF the
Garden State Racing Association,
said today he believes that horse
racing is being made q sports
guinea pig" following proposals
by War Mobilization Director
James F. ByrneS TO close all horse
race tracks as a wartime emer-
CpnCV
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Irish Coach TO Wed

SOUTH BEND, Ind. Dec. .
(UP)-W alter Ziemba, Notre
Danes varsity center in 1912, now
serving as an assistant football
coach at the school. will be mar
ried Jan. 8 10 Miss Julia Krukow-
ski of Hammond, Ind. ii was an
Inounced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Detroit Girl Skater
In Lake Placid Show

Virginia Baxter. runner-up in
the ladies Midwestern junior fig
ure skating championship. will
take part in the holiday ice show
at Lake Placid on Saturday. Dec.
30. The Detroit girl will appear
on the same program along with
such famous skaters as Dudley
Richardson. May Kearney and 1t.
James Conyers and Arthur Nelles,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
SURPRISE IN KENTUCKY.

FRANKFORT, Ky. Dec. %
tUP)--Kentucky racing authori-
ties expressed surprise at the
order 10 eliminate horse racing
today but indicated that the edict
of War Mobilization Director
James +. Byrnes would be ac-
cepted generally as d war
measure.
Tom Underwood, former secre-
tary of the state racing commits
sion. said that racing associations
have co-operated in every way
with the government and that
most of the racing profits have
gone to war funds and most taxes
to the states. "
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
NO BAN IN CANADA

OTTAWA, Dec, . lUPl-NO
consideration is being given, as
get, to the policy which Will rule
Canadian racing next season, II
was said here today.
There were no indications that
horse racing would be cut out in
Canada aS II will in the United
States early i'm January.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Ollie Anderson Chief

WICHITA. Kan. Dec. "a tINS1
The National Baseball Congress
today named Ollie Anderson OF
Los Angeles. Cal. a. chief of the
1915 National Association OF I'm
DireS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
SANTA ANITA OFF

ARCADIA. Cal. Dec. % tUP)
Directors Of Santa Anita race
track said today they would ac-
cede TO the presidential request
and close their 55-day meet which
opens Dec. 30 ION the time ap-
pointed" presumably Jan. 3.
The track reopenS Saturday
after being idle since Pearl
Harbor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Bob Ta|es
Merry Christmas
Wherever You Are
BY BOB MURPHY
Sports Editor

It's Christmas Eve and your
thoughts turn TO a LOT of nice
people scattered all over the face
Of the earth -. in strange places
doing strange jobs and those
here at home waiting, work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24

Churchill Downs race track and
promoter of the Kentucky Derby,
said today that Our first thoughts
and duties are to the war" when
informed OF war mobilization di-
rector James Byrnes' request that
all race tracks shut down by
Jan 3.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
MUST CoMPLY-swoPE

NEW YORK. Dec. % up
Herbert Bayard Swope, president
of the Turf Committee of America
and chairman OF the New York
State Racing Commission, said to-
day that racing must comply
fully and instantly" with the
governments message regarding
the closing of all tracks.
THE winning OF the war must
come first" Swope said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24

ing and hoping
for the day
W h en- things
get back 10
normal.
And so YOU
S y M e rry
c n m a s,
wherever they
are, 10 ( h e
many. many
fellows from
S ports who
have been gone
for what seems
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Wars Gravity to Keep DiMag In

Metropolitan York hot-stoyers believe that Sgt Joe
DNIaggio Of getting medical discharge from
the Army Air Force because Of threatened stomach ulcers
when the European situation became grave
reports City Wednesday for reassgnment;
believe it'll long before ong Joe
performs with Yankees again,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
And the Gimme Guys

Every best wish 10 the golfers
curriers'. skaters and horse shoe
hers as well aS 10 the great
~lle class who think II more
fun 10 watch
Merry Christmas 10 dog owners
everywhere and also TO Kayo Nor
gan, who presented me- with an
East Side Roamer Greetings TO
all fishermen who let the big one
get away and 10 thoS gents who
ride close to fishermen in motor
boats and cause epldemics of
thrombosis.
Seasons greetings 20 tipSters
and bookmakerS and also 20 those
who do not tip or make book The
very best 20 those who want tick
cts on the 50-yard line and an
equal amount of Christmas cheer
10 those who Htay-honft.- .--.a.----'.--.-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
SOUTHEAST HOT

ATLANTA. Dec. % ms
Footballs star was climbing again
in the Southeast today toward an
about stage.
The first poSt-SeaSon contest
will be played next Saturday in
Montgomery, Ala. where the
Blue-Gray teams clash. Forced
last season 10 substitute high
school squads for the usual aggre-
cation of college all-stars. the
North-South classic this year
ranks with the best of the bowl
games.
The two southeastern classics
Sugar, Bowl in New Orleans and
Orange Bowl in Miami-have been
declared a complete sellout and
officials are warning out of town
fans not TO journey TO either OF
the two cities expecting to pur-
chase tickets.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Tigers, Lions Affected By New War Rulings
Women Golfers
Push Pro Plans
BY VI. r. DRUKENBROD

The recently organized Womens Professional Golfers Assoca
which the males figured wouldn't first base has
begun to make its felt
Leading golfers OF the country particularly the oura
regulars their ranks being contacted with hopes oil
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
Harder With Z Wins
Topped Tribe HurIers

Mel Harder. the veteran OF the
Cleveland pitching staff, was the
high man in wins the past season.
He had a dozen.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24

interesting them in the associa-
ton.
First. they are sought for men,
bership-if they'll become pros, of
course.
But, if they are unwilling to
give up their amateur status, will
they. the association wants to
know, compete in open tourna-
ments il plans 10 line up starting
this winter in Florida.
Hope Seignious, former Detroit
district champion. is directing the
campaign in behalf OF the new
WPGA.
Besides being one OF ITS organ
izers, Miss Seignious is the associ-
atoms temporary secretary-treas-
urer. She joined the pro ranks a
year ago and has an assistants
JOB AT Greensboro, n. {.
HAS OTHER AIMS
Betty Hicks. the West Coast
star. is president. and Ellen GrifJ
fin, identified with the golf branch
Of wpmen's athletics for colleges,
is vice presidents
Margaret Russell, the Oakland
Hills star, long a rival of Miss
Seignious in state and district golf.
was one of the first persons con-
tacted by the former Detroiter.
I'm not interested In becom-
ing professional" Miss Rus
sell said. Happy as Detroit
Times reporter. she aims al a
career in newspaper work
But definitely there's a field
In women's golf for open tourna-
ments," Miss Russell added.
THE Western Opens Of recent
years In Chicago offer proof OF
this.
I'm drawing larger and better
fields than the Western ANA
teur. they furnished sterner and
more interesting competition
and therefore got more publicity
for the contestants.
Miss SeignioHS letter Is inter-
esting.
Some uf-ottr hc-t players arc
business women golfers. a rea-
son for more open tournaments,
the former Detroiter writes.
IN SALES WORK
The term business woman
golfer" Is applied TO those EN-
ployed IN promotion and sales
work. Tor instance. by golf firms
in contrast 10 those like Miss
SeignlouS with club connections.
She cites what she calls Just
one advantage IN remaining an
amateur being eligible TO play In
amateur events
In contrast she points out the
following among the advantages
OF professionalism IN golf
A chance 10 enter something in
the income column. better com
petition in tournaments and an
opportunity 10 make a career OF
Golf
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
COL. WYNN AGREEs

NEW YORK, Dec. % OUPJ-
Col. Matt VIM. president Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
BASEBALL HIT HARD

Baseball undoubtedly will feel
the full impact of war this sum-
mer. The new draft regulations
calling for more men from the
26-38 group and a recheck of the
AZ classification are expected TO
cut deeply into the manpower
situation.
Not only will men be called d.
rectly into service, but many
within the draft ages will 60 into
war plants.
In Washington. Director Byrnes
declared that the board was open
minded" about baseball. 1t is sig-
nificant. however, that a recent
order cautioned against the dis
charge Of any big-name athletes
from service without thorough in
b VeStigation
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
FIRST SINCE 1918

CHICAGO, Dec. % (INS)-
Uncle Sans unexpected action
against the all pro sports and
erasing horse racing after Jan. B,
has caused much speculation.
The breakdown was the first OF
IFS kind since War Secretary New
ton d. Bakers famous work or
fight" order in 1918 1t gave men
of draft age the alternative OF
employment in essential industry
or enlistment in the army or navy.
The effect was to curtail the
1918 baseball season and probably
would have eliminated the game
entirely in 1919 had not the war
come 10 an end.
Neither President Will Harridge
Of the American League nor
President Ford Frick of the Ma
tional would comment to any ex-
tent -
THE beginning of the baseball
training season still Is months
away" Harridge said. 1.-THE stu
alton may be entirely different
| by that time and IL would
hardly do for us 10 make any
statements now"
Hockey already has been af-
lfected by the war, in addition 10
the drain on its manpower. Can
ada will not permit any of its
citizens engaged in essential in
dustTy TO play the game. but on
this side of the border there ha3
been no official interference.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
TIDE MOVES NEAR

Alabama, who tangleS with
Duke in the New Orleans classic.
is scheduled TO move over to
Baton Rouge this week 20 be
Evening star., 1944-09-18
Montgomery Sees Fall
|0f Reich Assured

BY the Associated Press.
SUPREME ALLIED HEADQUAR-
TIERS. Sept. 18.-Field Marshal Sir
Bernard L. Montgomery told his
troops yesterday that no human
endeavors" can prevent complete
utter and absolute defeat of Ger
many.
THE Nazi leaders have ordered
the German people to defend their
country to the last, and to dispute
every inch of ground" the British
commander said in broadcast.
THE great mass of German people
know their situation already is hope
less and they will think more clearly
on this subject as we advance into
their country. They have little wish
to continue the struggle"
Marshal Montgomery said the
Germans suffered immense losses in
men and material and added that
1T is becoming problematical how
much longer he can continue the
struggle"
Such a historic march of events
can seldom have taken place in
history in such a space of time,
Field Marshal Montgomery said
You have every reason to be very
proud of what you have done.
The triumphant cry now is, For.
Evening star., 1944-09-18
Ship Disabled by Hurricane
1owed to Miami, Crew Safe

First the starboard engine died
then the cables controlling the rud-
der parted. Next the port engine
sputtered and stopped. This was
followed by tremendous waves rip
ping away all the lifeboats. includ-
ing a small motor lifeboat, leaving
the four officers and 81 crewmen
with no means of escape If the
ship foundered.
At times the vessel was only 29
degrees short of rolling on her side
A roll of A degrees is considered
the safe maximum.
After 36 hours the ship fioated
out of the worst of the storm area
and was able to attract the atten-
ton OF Navy patrol plane which
signaled that help was on the way
1t. Oaksmith said that none of the
crew ever expected to see land
again
Evening star., 1944-09-18
Mrs. Jessie Henry, Widow
Of Meteoro|oqist, Dies

Mrs Jessie H. Henry, &c. widow of
Alfred J. Henry, Weather Bureau
meteorologist, died yesterday at her
home, 1922 Columbia road NV,
after a brief illness.
A resident of the District since
1884, Mrs. Henry formerly was treas
urer of the Northwestern Union of
the WCTU, and active in the mis-
sion work of Gunton- Temple Me-
mortal Church. Her husband died in
1881.
She was born and educated in
New Bethlehem, Pa. and taught
school there for many years prior
to her marriage.
Surviving are three nieces. Miss
Jessie Ide and Mrs. Fav Ide Lauer
Pittsburgh, and Miss Dorothy Ide
Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held at
pm. tomorrow at the Hines funeral
home Burial will be in Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-09-18
| Hurricane DESTROYS
$50 HaHeras Homes;
Two Villages Razed
BY the Associated Press.

NORFOLK, Va, Sept. 1s.-The
tropical hurricane which swept the
Atlantic Coast last week left more
than $50 families on Cape Hatteras
bank homeless reports received to-
day through the Coast Guard
showed. Telephone communication
with the section of narrow sand
banks between the Atlantic and
Pamlico Sound was disrupted by
the intense storm.
Chief Boatswains Mate Levine
Midget, officer in charge of the
Coast Guards Chicamacomico life
boat station, said today every home
on the Hatteras bank was damaged
by winds and tides. The villages of
Avon, Salvo, Waves and Rodanthe
were hard hit.
Food Put Ashore.
The Coast Guard cutter Pamlico
dispatched from New Bern, N. c.,
today put ashore on the bank food
and medicine sufficient for a num-
ber Of families. Shallow water
cisterns on the banks were put out
OF commission by tide and spray and
water was being rationed today.
Red Cross workers have been
taken by the Coast Guard to Hat
teras and to Portsmouth and Ocra-
coke Islands, in the line of banks
Mr.. Midget said some houses
were swept mile from their loca-
tions and the Coast Guard used
anchors to hold one which was be-
ing blown into the sea. He said the
one physician at Hatteras, 1t. J.g)
Wilbur Bennett, attached to the
Coast Guard. had been working
night and day to care for those in
jured and suffering from exposure.
L. S. Parkinson, owner of Par
kerson's Inn, Nags Head, was
fatally injured while entering an
automobile around which broken
power line was coiled.
Two Villages Destroyed.
An insurance man, S. White, said
at Elizabeth City. N. c., last night
dlUcT NlSlIlllR I1dltctdS llldI ANOll
and Rodanthe were virtually de-
stroyed. He said SO houses at
Avon-a village of 500 population
were destroyed. only II remaining
in normal condition. Only two
houses were left standing at
Rodanthe population about 30O)
Mr.. White 9aid.
The general store at Avon was
washed away and food supplies at
both Avon and Rodanthe were low.
Roanoke Island in Pamlico Sound
likewise suffered from the storm.
On the southern end of the island
the village of Wanchese had a
10-foot tide B. F. Gordon, Manteo,
N. c., businessman who went to
Washington to get Government as
sistance for the islanders. said the
storm ruined food supplies on the
island, washing seawater through
the stores.