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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
WasselI Is Honored
Az Preview Of Film
Attended by Notab!es

Before distinguished gathering
OF diplomatic, naval and society
leaders, the world premiere Of the
motion picture, THE Story of DR..
Wassell," was presented last night
at Constitution Hall, but Comdr.
Corydon NJ. Wassell, whose exploits
were glorified on the screen, mod
estly declined to appear on the
program as scheduled.
The former missionary, who led
group OF wounded men out Of
Java in an exploit for which he
was awarded the Navy Cross, was
asked afterward why he kept to
his seat in a box with other guests
of honor and did not speak.
Order Conferred on Two.
DIR. Wassell and Cecil B. De lille,
producer, were honored before the
premiere at the Netherlands EN-
bassy, when DR.. Alexander Joudon.
the Ambassador, conferred on them
the order of the House Of Or.nge-
Nassau. DR.. Loudon and several
others from the Embassy attended
the premiere.
The occasion, sponsored by the
District of Columbia Council of the
Navy League, for the benefit Of the
Navy Department Red Cross War
Fund Campaign Melted $4,000, a
check for which was presented to
Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire,
Surgeon General of the Navy. He
told the audience it would bring
the total contribution to s175,00o.
Edison Praises Red Cross.
Charles Edison, honorary presi-
dent of the Navy League, paying
tribute to the Red Gross, declared
You have not failed us and we will
nat fail you"
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
r. A. Bard said the picture was a
salute to all Navy doctors" Of
which DIR. Wassel is one. He de-
clared the occasion was also "a
tribute to that unfailing ally Of the
Navy doctor, the American Red
| Cross"
Mr.. De Mile, expressing apprecia-
ton for all who had co-operated in
making the picture, quoted DR.. Was
sell as saying God bless the Dutch"
Others participating In the pro-
gram included Capt. Leland p.
Lovette, 1t. Edward Albert Heinz
berger, former actor, and Miss Signe
Hasso, one of the featured players
in the picture.
The program carried an excerpt
from a radio address by President
Roosevelt on April %, 1912, paying
tribute to DR.. Wassell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Newsprint Producers
Allowed Price Raise
On Lighter Weights
By the Associated Press.

49, VAC ASsOCldteQ Press.
The Office of Price Administra-
ton announced yesterday that eff
tective Immediately light weight
newsprint may be sold by United
States producers at maximum prices
"a a ton above ceiling prices for
standard weight paper.
Light weight newsprint qualify
Ing for the extra charges is that
bordered and made in a weight less
than 81 pounds for 500 sheets "a
by SO inches and generally is 30
pound paper. Standard newsprint
generally is 32-pound paper. OPA
pointed out that because the lighter
paper is thinner, greater yardage
Is contained in each ton of news
print sold, compared with the
heavier 32-pound paper.
Thus, even with 81 a ton diff
ferential for light weight, little or
no increase in paper cost will be
incurred by publishers" OPA said.
Since last December IS under a
temporary provision, American pro-
ducers in determining a price for
the lightweight product have been
permitted to add to their standard
newsprint ceilings an amount not
exceeding their increased costs. The
specific 81 a ton differential was
established. OPA said, after a study
OF costs submitted by the producers.
The agency also announced that
lightweight newsprint manufac-
tured outside the United States may
We purchased by domestic users
from yesterday through July 81 at
a price differential above the CELL
ings for standard newsprint to be
agreed on between the individual
seller and purchaser Such agree
ments, however, are subject to the
limitation that the differential shall
not exceed the manufacturers esti-
mate of the increased cost of pro-
Cction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Fourth Term Urged
by Senator Wagner
By the Associated Press.


|. NEW YORK, April 1.--Senator
Wagner, Democrat, of New York
called tonight for the denomination
and reelection of President Roose-
welt at gathering attended by New
York City delegates and alternates
to the Democratic national conven-
ton.
Speaking at a harmony dinner at
the Waldorf Astoria Hotel given by
Col. Richard G. Patterson, jr., a
delegate and former undersecretary
Of Commerce, Senator Wagner said
he did not know the Presidents
views and had not consulted him.
I'm this great hour, all his ener-
gies and thoughts are taken up with
the struggle that still lies before us.
Certainly he has done more than
hts share and more than enough
already to earn high and honored
place in American history"
Another speaker was James A
Farley, who broke with the Presi-
dent over the third-term issue. His
address was made early so that he
might leave on business trip and
he was not present when Senator
Wagner spoke Mr.. Farley urged
the party leaders to build a strong
city and State organization and sale
he was confident such work woulc
make the New York State admins.
tration Democratic again In 1916
Mr.. Farley is Democratic State
chairman.
Senator Wagner said Republican
presidential candidates were united
on only one thing-their desire fol
a chance to make good In the presi.
dency," and he added:
Il do not believe the American
people will want to take the chance
OF turning over the presidency tc
some untried novice. - aegTg,la
e. ! -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02

sion of the Internal Revenue Blu
reau, set up last year in New York.
1t is under direction of E. H. Camp
bell, formerly with the bureau here.
Millions of tax forms are sent
there from collectors of Internal
revenue throughout the country.
Oficials estimate there are about
100, 900, 900 documents to be COL
lected, sorted and sifted in the New
York office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
lonergan Reported Calm
While Awaiting Sentence

BY the Associated PreSS.
NEW YORK, April 1.-Wayne
Lonergan seemingly is undisturbed
by the prospect of 20 years to life
imprisonment for his second degree
murder conviction in the bludgeon
Staying of his heiress wife.
Commissioner of Correction Peter
F.. AMBROSE said there was nothing
unusual about the lanky 26-year-
old RCAF aircraftman's behavior
but guards nevertheless removed his
necktie and belt. The commits
sioner said this was a usual pre-
caution" and that he did not fear
any suicide attempt.
Lonergan's attorney, Edward v
Broderick, said he had not decided
whether to appeal, but declared he
would make an announcement April
II when Judge James Garret Wal
lace pronounces sentence.
The penalty Of 20 years to life
is mandatory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Army0fficer Killed by Train
To Be Buried in ARLINGTON

Services will be held in the Fort
Myer Chapel at pm. tomorrow
for First 1t. John E. Cooper, Signal
Corps, who was killed with Emil
Gottsman of College Park, Md.
Friday, when their automobile was
hit by B. & Q. train at the College
Park grade crossing.
The service will be followed by
burial in Arlington National Gene
terry with full military honors.
1t. Cooper, who lived in Phila-
delphia, was assigned recently tc
temporary duty as Army inspector
at the plant of the Air Tract Manu-
featuring Corp. at College Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02

learned ] a S t
night at tn e
Treasury De-
partment.
The refunds
go to a bout
TOO, 900 persons,
according to
early estimates.
The checks rep
resent overpay-
ments.
The account
i n 6 procedure
for authorizing
such refunds Is
handled at the
E1r0caSSinn Diui-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02

the EUR o p e a n
theater, relatives
here have been
notified by the
w ar Depart
h1ent.
The 23-year-
old flyer died
March 8 as he
piloted a B-26
Marauder from
a British base on
q raid, according
to his grand
father, John A.
Eckert, president
of the Columbia
Paragraph Co.
IF thic rjtv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Postwar Committee
Meeting Postponed

Postponement of a meeting Of the
Montgomery County Advisory Com
mittee on Postwar Planning sched-
uled for Tuesday was announced
yesterday by 1t. Col. E. Brooke Lee,
committee chairman.
Members will be notified Of the
next meeting date at least six days
in advance, he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
100000 Due 10 GET
Income Tax Refunds

Income tax refunds averaging
about $75 apiece are being mailed
as rapidly as possible to men and
women in the armed services, it was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Ii. John Keller Eekert,
BIG Pilot, Is Killed

1t. John Keeler Eckert, Army Air
Corps pilot, son of Col. and Mrs.
John P. Eckert, 220 Whittier street
NV, has been killed in action in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Weather Report

District of Columbia - Partly
cloudy with moderate temperature
today and tomorrow.
Maryland-Partly cloudy in in
terror, occasional rain near the
coast, moderate temperature today
and tomorrow.
Virginia-Moderate temperature,
partly cloudy in north portion,
cloudy with occasional rain in south
portion today. Tomorrow partly
cloudy in north portion, cloudy In
south portion, with occasional rain
near the coast; moderate tempera-
ture.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
cloudy at Harpers Ferry. Potomac
muddy at Great Falls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Aid to Blind SOUGHT

Government grants to blind per-
sons are now advocated in Northern
Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
Army-Noyy Union to Elect

The Army and Navy Union will
elect officers at the regular depart
ment meeting at 8 pm. Tuesday
at the District Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02

Load the guns thatll lick the Japs.
Save every drop of waste kitchen
fats. Take them to your meat dealer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02
River Report.
Report Until PM. Saturday,

The Sun and Moon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-02

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital Current month TO date):
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
81 Tells World
why / Fight

impressed by the peace and quiet
that prevailed. Yet, a few seconds
later the same room was in state
of manic. 1t was the day of the false
report that New York City had been
bombed. An excited man burst in
to the room end blurted that the
planes were probably headed for
the defense plant and demanded his
children from the class.
Instantly the room waS In dis
order. There was terror and fear
reflected in the face of each child
Some began to cry and some ran
from the room. Some stood Trembling
not knowing what to do. The teach :
err tried to tell them that it was
probably a false report and that
nothing could be gained by panic
and disorder but it was to no avail,
she had to dismiss the class for that
day.
| often think of those calm child
ish faces suddenly filled with fear
and terror and of other children
whose souls have been twisted ard
tortured by actual DombingS. If
there were no other reason than
this out fight would still be just and
right. / fight to erase the memory
Of those faces FROM my mind. 1 fight
SO that other children may never
know such horror and fear exists"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
2 Kentuckians
Named To State
Postwar Board

I,OUISVILLE-(A N P)---Among
the IS leaders In various Kentucky
professional and business fields
named by Gov. Simeon Willis to
serve on the postwar board, Presi-
dent r. B. Atwood, Of Kentucky
State college, Frankfort. and the
Rev. w. P. Offutt, Louisville, were
named.
Representatives of agriculture,
labor. industry, education, business
and government form the group,
which will study and investigate
the physical and human resources
of the state.
Created by executive order un-
der plans outlined recently in a
broadcast report to the people" by
the chief executive, the commits
sion viii consider and coordinate
the plans and recommendations OF
all other planning bodies, includ-
ing private and governmental
bodies, as related particularly &c
the opportunities and problems OF
Kentucky"
1t will, according to the cover
nor,s order. formulate plans ano
make recommendations for the
full development of resources fol
the cid of all interests of the state
The commission will provide its
own organization, plans of work
and financing, and it may create
any committees and sub-comm1t-
tees 1t deems, necessary to facili-
tete its work. Such committees may
include any. suitable persons,
whether members of the commits.
sion or otherwise.
The research department of the
University of Kentucky and all
departments and agencies Of the
state government were requested
to cooperate with the group.
The recently. created Negro At
fairs commission, composed of l.
members Of which Atty. Charlie.
w. Anderson Jr., DR.. Maurice F
Rabb, the Rev. William H. BalloW
Prof. William H. Perry, Robert f
Black and Mrs. w. H. FOuse are
the Negro representatives. has or
gained and is now functioning II
order that practical solutions te
problems confronting Negroes II
Kentucky in the fields Of educa-
ton, health, housing, economics
and civil affairs, may be recon-
mended to the governor at least 81
days before the 1916 session of the
Il general assembly.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
CONRAD CLARK

SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA
(ANP)-The essay contest, why l
Fight" sponsored by the informa-
ton and education section Of this
base headquarters closed last week,
and second place was won by T-4th
Booker 7. Nichols of Maryland, Ne
gro CT in an antiaircraft artillery
automatic weapons battalion, now
overseas for 10 months
For his prize in the contest, T-4th
Nichols was given a years sub
scription TO Yank Magazine, South
West Pacific edition.
His essay on the subject, why |
fight" was:
"Cne day ] stopped in to see a
friend CT mine VINO teaches at a
school near q large defense plant. l
found her Ill charge Of study
period for the second and third
grades
AS / entered the classroom, I was
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
Mariettan Visits
Naples And Rome

WITH THE ARMY AIR FORCE
ENGINEER COMMAND IN COR
SICA - Paul Strickland OF Mari
eta, Georgia recently visited Fog
gia, Naples and Rome.
Sergeant Strickland Of LOG Lake
Street, Marietta, Georgia left his
position with Don Rec Tourist Inn,
Highway Number IL, Marietta, Ga,
to join the service in August, 1871.
He was sent overseas and has seen
% months of active duty in East
Africa, Egypt, Libya, Sicily, Italy
and Corsica as a line sergeant with
the aviation engineers.
While in the Middle East, Ser
geant Strickland visited Palestine,
Cairo, the Pyramids, Alexandria
and Suez. 1t. Carl v. Applegate.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
Brown Reports
Petition To FDR

PITTSBURGH--(S N 81 With
the endorsement of &. go Western
Pennsylvania ministers, a petition
asking President Roocevelt to halt
"by executive order" the Jim
Growing" of Negro servicemen has
started to the White House.
According to Edgar G. Brown, of
Washington, the petition followed
resolution approved by the min
listers Monday. The resolution call
ed for a campaign to get on the
petition the signature OF. 100000
Negro citizens with relatives in
the armed forces.
The petition, Brown reported, as
serts that returning Negro veterans
ARE now being barred from certain
rest and redistribution centers" and
asks President RooSevelt's inter-
vention and prevention by execu-
tive order.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21

an Iowa pass on the 30-yard line,
he exploded through tackle to
score again. Another first-quarter
touchdown was made when John
Orr recovered an Iowa tumble on
the 29-yard line, then passed &c
Don Greenwood.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21

MEMPHIS - CAMP - Recent
immigration of Negro farm help to
northern cities has played particu.,
lar havoc to the cotton industry
which yearly averages around
IL ,4S3, 900 bales. Louisiana, Virginia,
Mississippi, Georgia, South Caro-
lima and Texas are listed as great
sufferers.
This labor shortage coupled with
bad weather condition is the worst
it has ever BEEN a delta county
agent in Greenville Miss, said last
week as he recounted the fact that
in his section only 2.o63 bales had
been picked to September L, while
last year on that date, 21,182 bales
were harvested.
Almost all of the southern states
report a similar shrinkage in cot
ton harvesting. louisiana ginning
to September Is totaled 177,914
bales compared with 372.840 ON that
date last wear
Arkansas officials cay that the
labor shortage of affecting both the
picking and compress industry
Eighteen of the states congresses
and warehouses have closed down,
due to this labor shortage.
In Alabama, more than a 100000
bale crop awaits picking, while
South Carolina has IT'S, 900 bales to
be harvested.
The great shortage Of Negro cot
ton pickers is in part accounted for
by report by the department of
agriculture which was current a
year ago The report was that Ne
gro farm hands, sharecroppers and
tenants who desired to work on
other farms with changed employ
ers could do so with the consent
of the Office or the county farm
agent
The rumor which was spread
throughout the cotton south, caus-
ed many Negro workers to fear lost
such an act wuld lead to a state
of semi-slavery and thus an exodus
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
Migration Causes
Loss In Cotton Crop

from the farm to northern areas
was begun.
1t was thought for time that
war prisoners would supply the
necessary labor shortage in cotton
industries but experiments proved
that a prisoner could average but
so pound per day, which amount
would in no way harvest the
south's Number l crop.
Chester County, S. c., last week
announced that schools would be
closed Tuesday anu tne children
would devote their energies to the
job of cotton picking; members
from several business clubs promis-
ed to help.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21

eye football team.
- Young scored both touchdowns
in the first quarter of the game.
On the first play, he scooted around
his right end and raced Ga yards
for a touchdown. Six minutes
later, after Bill Heiss intercepted
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
90 YOU 90 THIS
EVERY mint 2

Remove stale makeup and dirt with
Black and White Cleansing Cream.
Rub cream over your face and neck.
Then wipe it off. See how much clean
er and smoother your skin looks. Large
lar only 25c at all toilet counters.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21


Leove Black and
White Cold Cream
on Jace all night
for a softer skin.
Use Black and
White Vanishing
Cream as poloder
base. CSC each.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21
Buddy Young
PAGES Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill - CAMP -
Buddy Young, the petite ex-Wen-
dell Phillips High school star, paced
illinois to its second Western con-
ference victory Saturday by re-
gistering two toucndowns in 40
to 6 triumph over the Iowa Hawk
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-10-21

NEW YORK - amp - The
Church-Wide All Leaders council
Of the Abyssinian Baptist church
voted unanimously at its first
quarterly session Tuesday full sup
port Of DR.. Adam Clayton Powell
Jr. during his term of office In
congress and also to extend full
cooperation in seeing that he would
continue as the pastor during that
term of office
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-12-07
.Wastepaper
Pickup Sci
Two Collections
Slotted Next Week

A citywide residential waste
paper COLLECTION will be made in
Mount Clemens next Sunday,
Dec. 10, starting at 10 a. m, in
all city precincts, salvage Off
Gals announced today after con-
ferring with Mayor Donald r.
WeStendorf and Street Commits
Sioner Henry l.. Bruneel.
1t is expected that a pickup
will also be made in the business
district on Monday dec. ~ to
enable merchants TO get rid of
accumulated paper from Christ
mas shipments.
The need for wastepaper re-
mains urgent, Charles V. Titus,
city salvage chairman points
out. Boy Scout troops are re-
quested to meet city trucks at
schools in each precinct as in
former drives. Householders are
asked TO have paper bundled at
the curbS, or, in the event of
rain, on their porches.
No pickup will be made il a
snowfall precedes the collection,
due TO the fact that city trucks
will be needed for snow removal.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-12-07
Flim-Flam Artists Do Yule
Shopping with Bad Checks

Check thieves and check forg-
erS will do their Christmas
shopping with stolen and forged
checks if merchants and house
wives aren't particularly care
full, according 10 Frank J. Will
son, Chief of the US. Secret
Service, Treasury Department.
The government mails out
nearly one million checks every
day" says Chief Wilson. land
about eight million. go each
month 10 dependents of men in
the armed forces. Check thieves
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-12-07

month before, Tarawa was won
bloodily as the drive across the
central Pacific got underway in
the Gilberts. The campaign up
the Solomons had reached the
north end at Bougainville the
previous Nov. !. On New GUM
ca, Macarthur had won the
coastline past the tip of Huon
Peninsula and was preparing to
invade New Britain.
In May of that year, a three
weeks campaign eliminated the
japanese from Attu and the en-
emy's by-passed garrison on
Kiska fled.
On Bougainville, the Yanks
were 500 miles nearer the Phil
ippines than they were on Gu
adalcanal. Back on Kiska, they
were within bombing range of
the north extensions of Japan.
Dec. 7, 1914 - Macarthur is
back in the Philippines at Leyte.
And what a lot has happened!
In his own command sector, he
leaped up the tortuous New
Guinea coast in by-passing OPP
erations to Hollandia, the Schou-
ten Islands and on beyond New
Guinea to Morotai in the Hal
maheras.
In the central Pacific, the
Marshall Islands were invaded
in February; in June, Saipan -
the base from which the BIOS
now fly to Tokyo = was seized
in a giant operation which by
passed the Carolines; the Amer
leans swarmed on to Guam and
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-12-07

checks when they are due. Then
they can't be stolen from your
mail box.
II you are a retailer or CASH
Ter, don't cash checks for strang-
ers without proper identified
ton. Know your Endorsers! Be-
fore cashing any check, ask
yourself this question: IF THIS
CHECK is RETURNED AS A
FORGERY, CAN l LOCATE
THE FORGER AND RECOVER
MY LOSS?"
Christmas is not a holiday
for the check forger." Chief Will
son said, Hes on the job every
minute, always looking for
merchants he can fool. The only
way TO beat him is 10 beat him
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-12-07

steal as many as they can from
hall and porch mail boxes. Then
they forge the endorsements
and victimize retailers who are
so anxious 10 make sales that
they fail 10 consider - losses
they may suffer through care
leSSneSS.
The Secret Service offers
some simple precautions to help
fight the forgery racket. II you
receive checks by mail, be at
ONE or have a member of your
family at home TO receive the
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-12-07
Pearl HarbOr
Continued from Page One)

lSOntihucu iioun age ohSi
vaded it the previous August
still were killing Japanese.
On New Guinea, Gen. Douglas
Macarthur had checked the
Australia bound Nipponese just
short of Port Moresby and was
winning a position on the OPP
posite side of the Papuan Pen
insula at Buna-Gona.
BY then, the japanese often
sive, which engulfed Malaga,
the Philippines, the East Indies
and Attu and Kiska in the Aleu-
tians, had been checked and the
Allied ounter-offensive was UNI
folding. At Guadalcanal the
Yanks were almost 1000 miles
from the Philippines and some
$500 miles from Japan.
Dec. 7, 1913 - Less than a