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Evening star., 1944-05-06
Adequate Supplies
Seen for Building,
Soon After War

Sufficient supplies of most building
materials and equipment will be-
come available to permit large-scale
resumption of residential and other
civilian construction within three
months after the end of the war
with Germany. Russell G. Creviston,
general postwar chairman of the
Producers Council, stated today at
q meeting of the organization S
Board OF Directors.
"The production of most building
materials has continued in large
volume throughout the emergency to
fill the requirements of the huge
war construction program, with the
result that relatively little reconver-
sion is required to meet civilian con-
struction needs after the war" Mr..
Creviston said. Consequently, ma
terials manufacturers can resume
the filling of nonwar orders as soon
as the war production program is
cut back. 1t is anticipated that lum-
ber will remain longest on the crit
tcal list, in view of the heavy re-
quirements for Grating of war sup
plies, but the end of the war with
Germany should make it possible to
release fairly large quantities Of
lumber for use in urgent civilian
construction.
The situation Is somewhat diff
ferent in the case of fabricated
building products, inasmuch as
many manufacturers have been pro-
ducing goods other than their nor
NAL civilian lines during the emer-
gency. With the exception of plumb
ing, heating and electrical equip
ment, however, most companies re-
port that they will be producing
large quantities of products required
for civilian building within three
months after reconversion begins.
Mr.. Creviston stated that COM
plete information is not yet avail
able with respect to the number and
nature of new building products to
be available for early postwar use.
MANY manufacturers have indi-
Gated that their distinctly new post
war products will not be generally
available until quite some time after
the end of the war;" he said, owing
to the fact that there has not been
sufficient time to perfect and test
many of the new developments and
because considerable time will be
needed to tool up for the new lines.
Throughout the industry, the in
tention is to produce thoroughly re-
liable and tested products as quickly
as possible and in the largest pos
sible quantities, SO as to permit an
early resumption of postwar con-
struction. However, some decidedly
new lines, developed and tested dur
ing the war construction program,
will be ready for the market as soon
as restrictions are lifted. In addi-
ton, there will be many other build
ing products offered for early use
that represent distinct improve
ments on prewar models"
Evening star., 1944-05-06
President Approves Raise
In D. {. Fire Officers Paw

A bill to increase the salaries of
captains, lieutenants and sergeants
in the District Fire Department to
place them on the level of compa-
rable officers in the Police Depart
ment was signed today by the Presi-
dent, 1t was announced at the White
House.
The basic salaries in the Fire De-
partment are set in the bill as fol-
lows: Chief engineer, 5000; deputy
chief engineers, $4,000; battalion
chief engineers, $4,500; fire mar
Evening star., 1944-05-06

more than half when the December
agreement with the United States
was negotiated, and further reduc-
tions are now being asked in line
with the Allied policy of blocking
every possible German channel Of
highly strategic war supplies. The
United States also is asking a cut
in credit extended to Germany by
Switzerland.
In return, Switzerland is request
ing increased supplies from this
country. mainly food, cotton and
INT.
Evening star., 1944-05-06
Eastern High Newspaper
Receives Honor Rutino

Eastern High Schools newspaper,
"Easterner," received the ail-Amer-
lean honor rating in the Thirtieth
Critical Service sponsored by the
National Scholastic Press hssocia-
ton for secondary schools Trough
out the United States, it was an
nounced today.
Graded on a possible 1,100 points,
the Fastener" received l,040.
Evening star., 1944-05-06
Fonnon to Advise on Heating

Francis H. Fannon, Alexandria, is
among five Virginians included on a
list of area advisory committeeman
made public today by Secretary of
the Interior Ickes. Each committee
Will assist. coal consumers with heat
Ing problems during the coming
winter. Mr.. Fannon is head of the
Thomas j. Fannon e. Sons Fuel Co.
In Alexandria,
Evening star., 1944-05-06
Derrydole Farm Sold
By Gen. R. c. Marshall
To Dr.. E. N. ShockIey

Derrydale Farm, an estate Of
705 acres, has just been sold by
Gen. r. G. Marshall to DR.. E.
N. Shockley of Bassett, Va.
The. property is situated on
Route Z. at Broad Run Greek
and the Potomac River, and in
cludes a large house and barns.
The transfer was made by Cole
man Gore, Leesburg real estate
dealer. @
Mr.. Gore also has purchased
Sleepy Hollow Farm from
Comdr. R. T. Sutherland of
Washington. This tract COM
prises 40 acres of farm land, an
attractive home and guest
house.
Evening star., 1944-05-06

shall, 5000; deputy fire marshal,
s., 500; inspectors, $2,460; captains,
s., 500; lieutenants, $3,050 and ser
geants, $2,750.
The pay of fire captains was
boosted 5000 year that of heuten-
ants $210 and that of sergeants
$50 annually.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30

Mrs. Guy Collins, who lives at Canton,
attended to business here Friday and
visited Mrs. Bertha Cowsert.
Pfc. J. r. Perry spent a few days
away from his duties at Camp Elgin,
Fla, the past week, having been called
home by the death of Mrs. Perry's father
s. A.. Killebrew.
Pfc. F. l.. Donald, who has been sta
toned at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is
enjoying a ten-day furlough with home
folk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Ford and daughters,
Misses Carolyn Anne and Normastell, and
miss Judith Ford of Jackson, visited the
Rev. and Mrs. f. W. Ford on Sunday
afternoon.
Francis McClesky went down to Camp
| Shelby last week where he was accepted
into the army. He will have twenty-one
days before leaving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dorsey and lit
tie daughter visited relatives at Water
Valley Sunday.
Mrs. Bertha Cowsert was hostess on
Tuesday to a social meeting of the Wo-
mans Reading Club. Several tables OF
| six hundred were prepared and partners
were chosen by matching spring flowers,
At the close of the games the hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Hugh Cowsert, served
a delicious chicken mayonnaise with to-
mato aspic. accompanied by sailed nuts.
fudec cake and tea.
Mrs. Hugh Albin and children are Wis
iting relatives at Coffeeville.
The vivtory Garden Club met on
Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs.
I. G.. Mabry with a splendid attendance.
The president, after outlining the aims
and purposes of the organization ap-
pointed a number Of committees to take
charge of the work. Mrs. Bobo, the
secretary, being unable to be present
H.. NJ. Terry served as secretary pro-
tenn. Mrs. Ras Branch had prepared a
very interesting and informative pro-
gram in which all members took part
in discussion groups. Mrs. Browning
JB treasurer, was authorized to collect
a sum of twenty-five cents for the sea-
son per member for dues. Mrs. .. p.
Movers and Mrs. Leroy Donald, who were
the hostesses for the occasion, served
cold re colas.
Mrs. J. r. Perry and Mrs. Adlai Don
aid motored to Winona Monday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. u. Donald, Charles
Donald and Pfc. f. L.. Donald motored
to Jackson Wednesday.
Mrs. Lloyd Higgins visited relatives
in Jackson. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Ellis, ST., of Lex
ington, were visitors in the l. U. Donald
home Sunday, coming over to see Mrs
R. P. Ellis, Jr., and their little grand
daughter, Susan Bedford.
Mrs. Jimmie Donald motored to Jack
son Friday. -.
During the storm of Sunday night
Mrs. A. A. Derrick and Mrs. Hildebrand'
Derrick suffered the misfortune of hav'
ing curtains catch fire from a candle
and in extinguishing the blaze, they
were both burned.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30

Wednesday morning. Upon their return
they found Mrs. Murley Tate and lovely
Sara Dele out from West for a day with
them.
Mrs. Sudie Cain Hoge, who has been
making her home with her sister, Mrs.
r. c. Wilson, is in Greenwood now in
the home of her niece, Mrs. s. II. Guess,
and DR.. Guess. Friends are wishing
Mrs. Hoge a complete recovery from her
continued illness.
Among recent visitors in this COM
munity were Mr.. and Mrs. O. ]. Pope
and the ~latter's son, Charles Herbert
Grantham, who came to bid Mrs. Pope's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Henry. fare
well before leaving for the Pacific
Coast where they plan TO stop in the
state of Washington.
Miss Anne Wynn, her uncle, Prof
Lucien McNeese, Of Lexington. Mr.. and
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30
STRAND THEATRE

Friday IND Saturday
Dave O'Brien and Jim Newill in
"OUTLAW ROUNDUP
"FIND THE BLACKMAILERS"
With Perome Cowan, Faye Emerson,
Gen LOckhart
Serial: &c Men w. Black Dragon
Monday and Tuesday
HERE COMES KELLY"
With Eddie CULLEN and Joan Woodbury.
Wednesday and Thursday
Il DOOD 1T"
With Red SHELTON
Friday and Satu, lay, April 7-8
"GIRLS on PROBATION"
With An All-Star Cast
THE MEN FROM THUNDER RIVER"
With Wild Hill Elliott
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30

Dr., were shopping IN Lexington last
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Chisholm came over
from Richland Sunday visiting the will
Hollums.
Mrs. r. +. Vaughn is able to be out
again after having flu and pneumonia.
Her many friends are glad to see her
back at her regular duties.
Hughie Lee Dickerson went to Camp
Shelby last week and was accepted into
the army.
Friends Of Mrs. J. f. Boyette will re-
greet to hear of the death of her brother,
Jack Burrell, which occurred Sunday.
The funeral was at Seneasha Church on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. X. p. Ellis, Jr., and little Susan
visited with Mrs. Jack Fenwick on
Mrs. Francis Bowling, of the capital
city's banking circles.
Estes Hill was auto guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sharkey Truitt Sunday afternoon
when they motored to Grenada to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. A.. F. Bailey and the 7.
S. Hill's. Mrs. Truitt stayed a few days
longer with her sister, Mrs. Bailey.
Murley Tate, Marvin Cade and Ros-
coe Johnson attended the livestock sale
in Winona Monday and bought two
mules for the extensive Cade farming
interests.
1t is with deep regret we write of
the passing away of Mrs. H. X. CHM Of
Lexington. She had many friends in
this community who loved her for her
kindness and cheerful disposition, which
kept her always on the, sunny side of
life. She heard the summons which
called her from a life of recent suffer
ing into a place of eternal rest. To
her loved ones we extend sincere SYM
pathy and bid them look forward to
a reunion where grief and parting will
be no more.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30
Sgt. George Parkinson
Finishes Advanced Course

Staff Sgt. George F. Parkinson's many
friends are glad to know he has finished
his advance training at Dyersburg, Tenn,
and has beer transferred to Combat
Headquarters at Kearney, Neb. George
was at home last week and visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. Parkinson,
near West.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30
EMORY

c.. J. Coleman was out from Green
wood last week looking otter drainage
problems on Funnagusha's a~llevial soil.
Mrs. L. H. Cade, Mrs. Andrew Smith
and handsome little son. Andrew Paul,
Jr.. were shopping in Lexington last
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30

FOR RENT; Furnished apartment. Pri-
vate entrance and bath. Mrs. W. H.
Irby. Durant. 1t-np
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30

Mrs. Ellis Wynn enjoyed the past week
end with McNeese relatives in Shuqua-
lax.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smithwick have
given up their apartment in Jackson
since he has joined the throng of busy
people in Pascagoula, where housing
conditions grow more serious every day.
Mrs. Smithwick's many friends extend
her a hearty welcome back in the old
home with her mother. Mrs. r.. c. Will
son.
Misses 0uida and Claudine Boyett
were recent Easter shoppers in Jackson,
where they were guests of their sister,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30

Mrs. Bessie Doty returned this week
after several months spent with Mr.. and
Mrs. Murphy Doty in Orange, Texas.
Pharmacist Mate Walter Doty, who has
been in the Hawaiian Islands for over
. year. came with her after visiting his
brother and family in Orange. Walter
is being sent in a few days to Columbia
University for further training.
Mrs. G. R. Lawrence had the mis-
fortune Of having her house struck by
lightning Sunday evening during the
storm. TSversf of the young people with
Mrs. Lawrence were in the room when
che lightning struck burning out the
wiring and scorching the wall paper.
John W. Browning suffered a slight
shock. This is the second time in less
than a year that Mrs. Lawrence has
had lightning strike her house. The
former time the family being away from
home and much damage was lone from
fire.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30
GOODMAN
PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Cowsert and Mrs.
Bertha Cowsert gave a dinner party
honoring David Kenna Gulledge on
Thursday night. Five couples we're the
invited guests. David Kenna Gulledge
and Dorothy Browning, Walter Doty and
Mary Lee Powers, Bill McKie of Pickens,
and Jean Lawrence, Robert Taylor and
Claudine Wilkes, John Howard Douglas
and Virginia Holder. The dining room
table, with a lace cover, was decorated
for Easter with a large basket filled
with colored candy Easter eggs. The
places at the tables were marked by
small Easter baskets filled with colored
candy eggs. After the delicious dinner
was served the young people enjoyed a
number Of interesting games and anus
ing prizes, carrying out the Easter
motif. we're given to the winners OF
these contests. Mrs. Cowsert's lovely
home was decorated with different color.
ed iris and tulips.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
Stettinius
es0kayed

WASHINGTON. Dec. II (INS)
The Senate foreign relations
committee today approved con-
frmation of six major state de-
partment appointees in a hectic
three-hour secret session.
The confirmation of Archibald
MaeLeish was not made until
after the committee had adj
journed, and came about with Sen
ator Guffey Cd of Pennsylvania
a change I'm his vote.
ThoSc-wftosc- combinations wrTC
recommended were: UnderSecro-
tary of state. Joseph c. Grew;
assistant secretaries, William l..
Clayton, Nelson A. Rockefeller,
Brig. Gen Julius {, Holmes,
James {. Dunn and MacLeiSh.
Senator Connally Cd of Texas.
had just announced the
vote on MacLeish as a tie. 10 10
10 when he received a telephone
call from Guffey, who had led a
revolt olNeW-DealeFs against the
state department s appointment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
FiQht at Gates
Of Budapest

MOSCOW. Dec. IA (INSl-The
battle at the gates of the Hun
garian capital of Budapest was
reported to have entered its most
bitteg stage today when furious
German counterattacks were
launched inside the northeastern
sector of the Budapest defense
arc
Soviet armor and infantry col
-umns fought doggediy to gain an
entry into Budapest after scoring
gains of more than five miles 10
engulf the suburb of Kisalag, little
more than six miles north of the
city.
Al The same time other Rus
sian columns moving up from the
southwest along the west bank of
the- Danube were less than nine
miles from the city, which has
been so oetfianked by the Red
army that it is more than two
thirds surrounded
Bitter fighting marked the cap
ture of the rail station of IsaZseg,
some 8 miles northeast of Buda-
pest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
Chaplin Suit
Custer Lost

LOS ANGELES. Dec. IA tINS)
Chaplin today lost his
final fight 10 have Joan Barry 81
suit accusing him of being thes
father of her 14-month-old daugh-
ter, Carol Ann, thrown out or
court on the basis of blood test
to which he and the baby SUBJ
mitted last February.
LOS ANGELES, Dee. IA HNS}=
Charlie Chaplin was placed on
the witness stand today to testify
about blood tests 10 which he
submitted in an effort 10 prove he
was not the father of Joan Barry's
baby, but his X-protege's attor-
neys temporarily blocked all but
two questions.
The 55-year-old comedian fidg-
eted on the stand for Is minutes,
sometimes Juggling al his left ear.
and was finally excused by Judge
Henry Nj. Willis while attorneys
argued.
Chaplin was smiling and affabfe
when he appeared at-the- court
room 10 minutes ahead of time,
but ne appeared sober when his
attorney. Charles +. Millikan, UNI
expectedly called him to the
stand.
1t was Chaplin's first appear
ance in the courtroom since the
case. pending for Is months was
ordered to trial yesterday.
A large crowd predominantly
women, had gathered outside the
courtroom. when Chaplin arrived.
The screen comedian who re-
portedlY has already paid SD 900
TO Miss Barry for the support OF
the baby of whom he is accused
Of being the father, shook hands
with reporters and photographers
who covered the federal court
trial last April at which he was
acquitted on Mann Act charges
involving Miss Barry,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
FitZSimlInOnS Bribery
Offer Told by Handy
BY FRANK NORRIS
Times stan Correspondent

LANSING, Dec. IA - Former
Rep. Gail Handy, Berrien County
farmer. testified in court today
that he was offered $500 bride
during the 194l session by Floyd
Fitzsimmons, lobbyist for dog
racing interests.
Called as a state witness at the
examination of FitzSimmons- a
grand jury indictment charging
attempted bribery, the farmer
said the bride was offered in
connection with a bill changing
the system of taxing horse racing
and compelling the Detroit Racing
Association 10 install a totaliZator
Handy was Il member of the
state affairs committee, which
had the measure under conSld-
apati1t1
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
Witch Of De|ray's
Trial Motion DELAYED

Recorders Judge John J. Mahcr
postponed until Dec. 20 his de-
cIsion on a motion for new trial
in the case of Mrs. Rose Veres.
known as the Witch of Delray.
Arguments for the defense and
state were heard yesterday in re-
cOTder's court.
Mrs. Veres was sentenced Is
years ago in the murder of Steve
Mack.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
Greek Rebels
Seek Truce

ATHENS. Dec. IA (UP)-ELAS
sources reported today that the
Fam had decided TO accept terms
and evacuate Athens provided the
British guarantee general am
nesty for ELIAS men and the in
clusion OF leftists in a new ma
uonal government.
The report of a decision 10 end
the ll-day battle of Greece lacked
Official Confirmation Immediately.
II emanated from the ELIAS
armed forces O. the leftist Fam
faction. ard said the central COM
mittee of the Fam had decided
10 convey It's decision 10 1t. Gen.
Scobic. British military COM
mandCr.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
DEFEAT CERTAIN

There was reason TO believe the
ELIAS forces had lost their last
chance of overrunning the British.
who were receiving constant re-
Inducements. some arriving in a
spectacular manner,
EDITORS NOTE-EAM are
the initials Of the three Greek
words IN the name of the no
tIoaai liberation group; Elias
arc The nitiaLx- for EAM,G- fight
ING arm.
EAM acceptance of terms was
reported conditioned on Scobies
guaranteeing that a national gov
eminent would be formed to take
OVER from that Of Premier George
Papandrcou and to include a
proper proportion of leftists.
For the last two days strong
infantry reinforcements and hun
drcdS of tons of supplies have
been flown TO Athens by the
RAF, Allied authorities in Italy
revealed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
Policy Pair Get
Prison Terms
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Blanding- Fla. for the trial, was
placed on probation for frye years
and ordered 20 pay 81 600 costs
within twu-days- under penalty OF
a two to fivc-ycdr term IN prison.
Others placed on probation and
ordered 10 pay COSTS were sam
Fine. &c. 1906 Tuxedo. three years
and $1,000 costs Harold Moses.
rs. 1911 BeeChWood, three years
and $500 costs; Horace Kimp, 43.
1905 Alfred. three years and $500
costs. and Clifford Hanks, 81 OF
904 King, three years and $500
costs
All of the defendants were con-
victed Dec 6 OF conspiracy 10 vio-
late the state gaming laws.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
AMERICAS ABILITY

There are a number of encour-
aging facts. notably that we are
well ahead OF schedule in the
Pacific and there are several
interesting Observation-Disclosures latter
centering around Russia.
Without any tangihle-e evidence
the feeling is growing that at a
time suitable TO her own interests
and convenience Soviet viii
move to avenge its defeat by
Japan in 1904 and TO eliminate
forever the Nipponese threat to
Siberia.
But regardless Of Russia's in
tentions we now have the strength
needed to defeat Japan on the sea
and in the air and thus come TO
grips with them on land.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
Firemen Injured

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. II cUP)
A ffvc-hour. 100000 fire today
slightly injured several firemen
and destroyed 30 mules, a large
supply of hay and grain feed and
much farm equipment in a COM
mission barn here. .
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicinity Partly cloudy 70
night and Friday. Slightly warner Friday.
ahippert forecast Protect shipments dur
ing the next Sc hourt for north. 10 degrees.
vest. 10. east, is. South, u.
DETROIT DATA
Temperatures Wednstdsy Highest "a d.
trees. lowest, 10. mean, -
Departure from normal Temperature
Wednetcay IS otfrees
Departure from normal temperature since
Jan. !. +1oo4 oeTrses
Temperatures one year arc today HiFh-
est, is dtgreef lowest mean. 10.
TempsTatufes this Gate IN past - years.
ri!hsst. Sc ostreei In 1881, lowest IN
Rsiativ, humidity "WEDNESDAY 23os ~.
- pr cent e:So a. m, 7si 25o p. m.
IS; 80 n, 81.
a.lo q. m lodaN Oh lnch
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
CHURCHILL STANDS PAT

LONDON, Dec. IA tUP)--
Angry EabUrite demands for
statement on the numbering Of
our Greek comrades failed today
to draw Prime Minister Churchill
INTO further discussion of his gov
crnmentS policy in Greece.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
Bandits Take Tubes

Nathan Rose, "a. of 1854 leslie
was robbed of 1927 and 10 inner
tubes by two armed bandits in
his recapping store at 1927 Dallas
at 10 a. m. today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
THEY STEP To WINDOW

"EitZsimm0ns came 10 me
while l was standing at my
desk in the House, Handy les
titled. HE said he wanted to
talk TO me.
I'VE stepped to window and
FitZsimmons said he had $500
for me If l would 90 along with
him and kill the race track bill
in committee. He didn't want
the bill to reach the floor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-15
MdNCHtRfA sTRONGHOLDS

The only time in history lap IS
lands were invaded by kublai
Khan's forces nearly 1000 years
ago, Jap men. women and chill
dren- were given knives, clubs and
Swords 10 fight 10 the death. They
may call on the entire populace
10 do likewise when we reach
KyuShu and HonShu. Some So
100000 laps may have TO be
killed one by one
mere -iS-r1o- dssurTurC- TIM tt1C
capture of Tokyo would mean the
end of the war. One of Japan $
best armies holds Manchuria,
where in IL years of illegal occu-
pancy it developed a war industry
capable of supplying almost all
its own needs independent Of
home island production.
Another vast army now is
threatening Ia strange China.
Other hundreds of thousands of
well equipped fighting troops
are entrenched firmly from For
mosa through Luzon. Mindanao,
the Netherlands, East Indies; Ma
laya and French Indo-China.
Other by.paSSed thousands in the
southwest and central Pacific
still remain TO be mopped up.