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Detroit evening times., 1945-02-22
JOE DID IT

Then along came Joe Louis and
the Sl00O,0O0 gates AS Nike had
forecast.
He was equally sure about his
s., 000. 0QQ gate
But he was not sure that the
fight would be- staged IN New
York. Joe Louis, in rOWu for the
day from Camp ShankS, was sit
ting al Mikes desk reading some
fan mail while Mike paced up and
down the office chewing his mo-
lars. Joe raised a pair of QuCs-
tioning eyes at that one and Mike
esNplaincd for his benefit
That's right, Joe. ! may
have To put you and Billy ON at
Chicago or some other spot be-
cause of the state taxes here.
You see we have per cent
tax on all movies, tclcviSion
and radio stuff originating here,
Now that tax would bc olIaY
if IL applied only to New York
state. but it also holds good if
we show fight picture in
China or TimbuCtoo. New York
wants its cut on everything.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-22

hard pressed transportation idclll-
ties for purposes which he deemed
uncSScntial that IL was believed
he would not have given baseball
a "go-ahead' unless BYTncs had
SuErrStrt4i Il n ttt-- --
Twenty thousand fans in
grandstand seats, Johnson sand
I'm a statement after the confer
ence. probably means several
thousand fewer travellers in rail-
roads and bus seats. In that WAY
"A comparatively reason
amount of travel by baseball
groups il good investment in
the general travel conservation
economy"
He outlined his position in a
statement issued after confer
encc with Ford Frick and VIII
Harridge, respective presidents of
the National and American
leagues.
johnson imposed certain condi-
tions on use. of transportation
facilities by baseball teams These
we're agreeable 10 Frick and Har-
ridge
Twenty thousand fans In
grandStand seats prob a bl Y
means several thousand less
travellers i'm railroad and bus
seats" Johnson said "In that
way a comparatively reasonable
amount of travel by baseball
groups il good Investment in
the general travel conservation
economy"
Johnson warned that the trans
pOrtation situation IS so critical
that further restrictions may be
necessary. For instance. he do
creed that the World Series Will
bc held only If transportation
and war conditions al tho time
permit But. he added Il hope
that baseball can continue with
out further restrictions 50 far as
transportation IS concerned. -
-FOUR POINTS MADE
Johnson and the baseball off
CialS agreed 10 four points:
. Games will be played only in
the home city OF one or the
other competing teams. Thus.
exhibition games can only be
played in the home camp or
city Of one of the competing
teams except for games A. army
and navy establishments where
the military will provide trans
pOrtatiOn
. Preseason training viii be
held at or near a teams home
city
. Teams will reduce 10 mini
mum the number Of lmcn on
trips. Al clubs will re-cXamlne
their schedules and make such
further transportation savings
AS arc possible.
. The World Series will be held
only if transportation and war
conditions At the time permit
A meeting Of Frick and Har-
ridge yesterday with ByrncS had
raised no now Obstacles Tor the
sport and the two league prcSl-
dents wcrc optimistic after an
hour-long conference They said
they were all set TO complete plans
for the opening Of tho season In
April
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
.HoffmdnNdmed
H. PoIiCeHedd

John A. Hoffman. former chief
of the Detroit detective bureau,
today was named chief OF the
Highland Park police department,
effective Immediately
Carroll VI. Smart. chairman Of
rhe Highland Park police and fire
commission, said the appointment
was effective Immediately, and
was expected 10 bring about the
Improvement IN the department
the -ee#mHFt+Y DESERVES.
The new chief replaces Manon
l. Fowler, who retired last No
ycmber.
Hoffman. with the Detroit po-
lice from 1911 until he fell out
with Commissioner Frank y Ea-
man al the time Of the Eaman
carthQuakc was untouched by
the scandal which saw ranking
members Of the Detroit force fall
before the Ferguson graft grand
Jury.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
f9 From State
Arrive al Jones

BATTLE CREEK. Feb. IS
Thirteen Detroiters and SIX men
from outState were included in A
large convoy of wounded that ar
rived yesterday from eastern hos
pitalS. All were wounded in the
European fighting.
DETROIT ARIA
Blight set. william J.. 1870 MontroSe
Butler. PVT KuuUrt c, 1852 HsfFHn.
Brandt Cpl Howard c 2l29 Military
FLOYD. Pfc Thomas d, 2lll MarriS. Lin
coin Park -
Glover. ID II Alfred l.. 17Ia Wabash
Hutton Cpl James r. II west woodward
ECOrsc
KoIloVsN T.S Edward J. a7lS Bangor
Ludwig PVT. Frederick j. 6oI John higks
pearson, pvt hal P g42 DIX
Walker. Pvt. Lawrence W. 2OOAN Baxter
Weber PFC James G.. 64TT lgoqu1is,
Weller T 4 Wihert z 47A3 Garland
Wolf. Pfc Edward c., $40 New fork, LIN
OUISIATE
crocker. 5 john ,. sutton Bay.
Dawson. sgt. John ", Coldwater
Iybargcr. pc Aaron { Battle Greek
kuutenen. Pfc George r.. Trout Greek.
Plan pvt Lawrence. C AginaW
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
NeWStip
Wins $25

The weekly first award Of S25
in The Detroit Times newStip
competition goes this week TO the
alert reader who phoned in the
first of several tips on the mur-
der Of a 32-year-old mother on
Pennington drive. He was ahca1
by several minutes.
The second award Of $40 was
given for a tip on the capture OF
a burglar hiding in a gasoline STA
lion.
A check for s. for third place
money went to a tipSter who gave
the Times the story of three Sis
terS IN Jackson who had babies
within "A hours. The weekly total
of $50 in prizes was filled out
with 10 awards of 81 in war
stamps each to the readers who
offered the next best stories. Dial
Cherry $500 with any informa-
ton on story or picture.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Stolen Navy Film
Features Spy Trial

NEW YORK, Feb. Is ms
Simon Z. Koedel, on trial for
conspiracy to commit espionage,
was charged in Brooklyn federal
court with having stolen a news
reel film showing the navy flying
boat Mars.
Both Koedel and StepdauGhter,
Marie Kocdel, 26, are charged
with gathering information on
shipping in New York harbor and
plotting 10 send it 10 Germany.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Clio Lists Candidates
Favored in Primary

The CIO Political Action Com
m1ttee of Wayne County today
announced the names of candi-
dates it wifi support in the pri.
mary election Monday, Feb. 70.
They are: James d. triel.
county auditor: Irwin J. KaSoif,
judge of common pleas court
terms ending Dec. 81, 1945, and
Dec. 81. 1881; Thomas A. Kenney
judge common pleas court term
ending Dec. 81, 1947. and Victor
G. Reuther. board of education.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Doctor
HOnOred

Or. +. D. Barnett, new assoc
ciate director of Harper Hospital,
today meets the hospital staff at
luncheon in his honor. The host
Will be Dr. Stewart Hamilton,
head Of the hospital
DR., Barnett formerly was medi-
cal superintendent and director Of
health and county hospitals at
Sonoma County, Cal Prior 10
tf7at re had organized and admin.
lSteEed the school health system
al Santa Rosa Cal.
He has served As associate dl-
rector or the municipal hospital
at Scotia. Cat. and assistant 10
the administrator Of ST. Luke 9
Hospital. San Francisco.
Order the United States War
Savings stamps from your De-
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them To your home.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Boy. 10. Injured
By Dynamite Cap

Explosion OF a dynamite cap
placed in an electric light socket
in the garage of his home, sent
Kenneth Pfeiffer, 10 years old
of 1886 Ferris. TO Receiving Hos
pital with painful decorations OF
the legs.
Kenneth told police yesterday
that he had no idea how the cap
got into the socket. He was sent
home after having his wounds
treated.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
WeSIOwn Lions
To Stage Benefit

To buy a dog for a blind person
selected by the Leader Dog
League. the Westown Lions Club
win sponsor a benefit show at the
Royal Theater, w. Seven Mile, at
Friday. twas announced
today. Billy House, star of Tons
of Fun, " viii he among the acts
on the stage Del Delbridge Will
provide the music.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
ODT Okays Conference

The Office Of Defense Trans
portation has granted the General
Motors Council, UAW-CIO, per-
mission to hold a national con-
ference i'm March, the Detroit
UAW headquarters announced
todaV
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
LElTEN ASHES

Fr. Edward ]. knaebel Of
81. Mary'S Church placing
ashes on forehead of Detroit
Judge Thomas A. Kenney
during Ash Wednesday
rites opening Lent season,
Times PINOT
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Panama Envoy TO u. s.

PANAMA CITY, Feb. 15 tINS)
Samuel Lewis Jr., former Pan
amanian minister of foreign rela-
tlonS, has been named ambassador
10 the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30

Don't fail to notify VA immediate ly of dependency or marital status. Under many of those changes, you may deserve more benefits than you are receiving. If you deserve less failure to notify will simply expose you to doutle-trouble when you are found out.
 Don't be in a big hurry to borrow money for a home, farm, business or anything else under the c. l. Bill of Rights loan stipulations. Re- member that this is a loan and has to be paid back. You may be throw ing your dough into a well. s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30
BIRTHDAY
 BALL K ON
 T0NIGHT '
Dance Held in Elks Ball. room or Play Cards
 al Baranof

Tcdav is January 30. the 63rd birthday of President Franklin De- lano Roosevelt, and so, tonight. Juneau. as well as thousands of ether communities throughout Am erica. celebrate his birthday by dancing at charity ball or play ina cards at a charity card game to raise money for the treatment and research work on that dread disease, infantile paralysis.
 Another feature of the Presi' dents Birthday Celebration, the twelfth to be given is the March of Dimes" Ten-cent coins, by the bushel basket, are sent into the White House this time every year, collected in theatres and in jars placsd in stores. They go for the sana purpose. The long fight to wipe out another of mankind's kill rs and cripplers,
 So tonight, at o'clock in the Elks Ballroom the people of Juneau dance so that, some day. others might walk, or at g o'clock play ards for the same cause in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel.
 All money turned in is for the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30

for the patient. I blinkared back we were opan to the entire Pacific Ocean, and the surf was not gong to get any smoother.
 Heroic Work
 "At this point, four other Alas kans of the crew, Warrant Officer Wilbur P. Green Of Fairbanks, Sgt. Harold F Turner of Ketahikan,, sgt. James H.. Croston, Jr., of Issaquak, and Sgt. Pete Olson of Kanakanak, volunteered to- go in, and guide the dpry throdghi the breakers with their bare hands. ttV8
 With the icy surf breaking over their heads, these men did tough job well and the soldiers life was saved" MT Hatton concluded.
 So successful has been the work of the emergency rescue boat squadron, it's scope is being extend- ed A more powerful, long-range, high-speed rescue vessel has been designed and will be placed in ser vice in Alaska in the near future.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30

Be sure to wash your white ano light colored fabric gloves ire quently and as soon as they are the least bit soiled, ..,. ,.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30

Don't beat muffin batter as it may shrink the mullins. Mix gent " with all ingredients blended.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30
BLOOD pLASMA
 MIRACULOUS iN CRASH ACCIDENTS
Nv Col. TOM LOVE

HEADQUARTERS, 11th A A F SERVICE CONIMAND-The mirac- ulous effect of blood plasma treat ment for crashed fliers and other injured soldiers of the 11th AAF is revealed by Maj G. R. Donley, commanding officer of the llth AAF Emergency Rescue Boat Squadron.
 7 The main use of blood plasna y the boat squadron is for shock. The landing speed of most combat air. craft is exceedingly high, and the impact o1l hitting the water usually stuns tl,e crew of a crashed plane a Mai Donley said ~'O{fr off-shore rescue vessels which speed out to rescue the fliers almost always give treatment for shock as soon as the fliers are pulled on board. Blood plas1na is the only effective itreat- ahiant for this mysterious and dread- cd condition"
 The. emergency rescue boat squadron operates along 5000 miles of shoreline from Southeastern Alaska to Attu. under the 1lth AAF Service Command, and has many successful rescues to, Its credit.
 Blood Plasnaa Magic
 The major said the forgotten heroes of the service command, the soldiers who man the weather { observation and airways communi- cations stations in isolated spots, 1 have also come to know about blood plasma magic.
 ! Warrant Officer Clarence Mike" Hatton of Anchorage, Alaska. mas ter of one of the boats, described a recent rescue of a soldier who had fallen off a 60o-foot cliff in place inaccessible from any direction but the sea. we battered our way through heavy seas and fog to reach i the island" the officer said. "The surf was rough, and we didn't know whether we could getIa dory in tc pick up the patient
 Sgt. Eckley Guerin of Juneau Alaska, and Sgt. Donald J. Saindor i of Anchorage settled this matter bl [. battering their way through the treacherous currents and pounding l surf and landed two medical off cers, who administered blood trans fusions Hto
 "The job then became to get tht patient back to our boat. The ser. geants on shore blinkered 1t was tot
 rough for that, and the doctor thought wetting would be fata
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30
SCOUT COUNCIL WILL
 MEET TOMORROW NOON

Tomorrow noon, at Dutch-treat luncheon, plans will be made for reorganization of the Boy Scout Council, which will include election of a new chairman. The luncheon election, will be held ill the Baranof Hotel Gold Room and members of all Boy Scout committees are to be there as we'll as any men in terested in the Gastincau Channel
 Scout movement. sl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30

KODIAK STREET LIGHTS
 Six street lights were recently in7 stalled in Kodiak by order of the City Council. {
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30
TED D00GAN IS KILLED
 IN ACTON
Son of Mrs. Mary Doogan, Winner of Two Awards,
 Vitfim on Leyte

Another Juneau boy, Theodore J. Doogan, has paid the supreme sac- rifice in this war. Mrs. Mary Doogan received a wire this morn ing announcing the sad news. It read: The Secretary of War desires to express his deep regret. Your sen, Pvt. First Class Theodore, j.. Doogan, 29O530, was killed in action 23 December on Leyte. Confirming letter follows
 Doogan was 26 years old at the time of his death. He was born on Chichagof Island and was raised in Douglas and Juneau. After comple- ton of his schooling he engaged in mining for a time.
 In September of 194o he left AL aska and going to the States en- listed in the infantry, joining the 77th Division in February, 1924.
 It was only on January l6, that The Empire published a dispatch from the 77th Division on Leyte, telling of Doogan's heroic action that won him the Silver Star for gallantry in action. 2.
 While advancing with the attack ing elements roofing dug-in Japs out of their fox holes Doogan spied a Nip on his right getting ready to throw a grenade. When he ,discoy- cred his pistol wouldn't work he grabbed a heavy machine-gun cradled it in his arms and moved down IT of the enemy.
 A veteran of the Guam operation, Dcogan was the winner of the Com bat Infantryman's Badge in that operation.
 Mrs. Doogan has two other boys in the service, one in France and one in training in Florida.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30
Vets kalninisiraiiols
 Discovering Problems
 hsTroopeIs tome Bae.'
.lContinued from Page one)-

cut of service. Once the statute of limitations has run, you are simply out of luck. Establish your rights as veteran as soon as possible and then keep informed on the status of all those rights in which you are interested
 Don't toss off your readjustment allowance as if it were vacation money. You can get it up to any time until two years after the war. Jobs are easy to get now. It may be good insurance against period when they idon's come Sd easily.
 ,eTiHe same hold true for any war bonds 5yoht have purchased while in the sereicef'H
 Don't if you have the least un- certainty about what you want to do in life, neglect the opportunities offered under the Bd I. Bill of Rdghes for further education CT vocational training. There's statute ot limitations on these opportunities and they shoulan't be passed over for a job that is temporarily re- munerative but will not equip you to take advantages in the future.
 Don't surrender your national ser vice life insurance for cash. Even if you : are pinched and feel tIst nlEfey on the barrel-head is more important now, the time may come when you can never get that kind of insurance coverage again. or the same reason, don't let it lapse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30
NEW TRUST GROUP
 IS NOW ORGANIZED

The Alaska Trust Company was organized officially on the Terri torial Auditors books today by five Anchorage residents.
 The new incorporation was for 250 shares and 25,o0o capital stock with limited indebtedness of Sl00,O0O.
 Incorporators are John E. Mand- CTS, M. E. Diamond, A. G. Woodley, M. L. George and D. L. Bowen, all of Anchorage.
 To mend small tears or rips in rubbers or rubber galoshes apply small patchss of electricians tape 1r rubber cement,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30
Jean LittIepdge
 To Wed SeattIeite

Recently announced was tpe en- gagement of Jean Littlepage, the daugter of MT. and Mrs. Jack Littlepage of Sitka, to Robert M Peoples of Seattle.
 Jack Littlepage is the Alaska mining enginner who spent many years in Soviet Russia at the tune that country was the mystery na- ticn" of the world He wrote of his experience in book entitled. Tn Search of Soviet Gold.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-30

cause. One-half is retained in Al aska for use of Territorial ortho- pedic cases. This half is matched, dollar for dollar, by Federal funds, so. as Chairman B. D. Stewart point out, really two-thirds of the money stays in Alaska to help crippled Alaskans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-10
FRESH SNOW BRINGS FRESH H0pES FOR
 EXCELLENT SKIING

A group of Juneau skiers, on re- connaissance patrol up the Douglas Island Ski Run, yesterday reported there was plenty of fresh now, espec- ially at the second cabin and as result, the course is in excellent shape.
 The Outdoor Committee of the Juneau Ski Club will have plenty Of hot dogs and hot coffee tomorrow and everyone from 6 to 60 is vel come, they said. A short slalom race and time trials will be held early in the afternoon.
 A ski club breakfast will be held at the Baranof Coffee Shop between 8 80 o'clock tomorrow morning and 9 o'clock. Transportation to the trail will be available, it was an- nounced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-10
lIBERAT0RS BOMB LAPS,
 GREAT AREA
Strategic Air Force Planes Continue Work on
 Tokyo Road

UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET HEADQUARTERS, FOR- WARD AREA, Feb, 10-Iwo lima in the Volcanoes was hammered February for the fourth con- secutive day as United States war planes made wide-ranging attacks against Japanese held bases from the Kuriles to Yap
 Admiral Chester w. Nizitz an- that Army Liberators of the Strategic Air Force bombed Two Jima, troublesome Japanese base on the B-29 road to Tokyo.
 Three enemy interceptors at tackled the United States flight down one bomber and losing a Jap fighter in return.
 Eleventh Air Force Liberators bombed Katacka on Shimushu Is- land in the Kuiiles and all returned safely.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-10
T0KY0IS BOMBED,
 DAYLIGHT
Powerful Force of B29s Sweep Over Jap Capi-
 faI City in Waves

TWENTY FIRST B O M B E R COMMAND HEADQUARTERS ON GUAM, Feb. i0-A powerful force of B-29's, probably the largest to ever hit Japan, bombed Tokyo in rare good weather today, return ing pilots have radioed.
 Excellent results have been att tained," one Fort pilot has re- ported on the home bound flight. { Tokyo broadcasts intercepted by the EGG said approximately 90 immense bombers struck in five waves this afternoon and some damage was done to ground in- stallations."
 The Tokyo broadcast said the attack began at 2:30 D. m. (Jap time), and dropping of bombs and incendiaries continued for an hour
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-10
NAVY VESSELS ARE
 REPORTED IN FIGHT
First White Russian Army Is Sldshing af Nazi
 Communications
BULLETIN - LONDON, Feb. l0-The Red Army has cap
 tured Elbing, Stalin announces in special Order of the Day.

LONDON, Feb. 10 - The Red Army today closed toward Konigs- berg, apparently preparing to storm the beleaguered East Prussian Capital City from all directions.
 American amphibious tanks are being used by the Russians, it is said, in the push against Elbing. farther west, which is receiving terrible pounding by big Russian guns.
 The German report declared Naval units, led by the 10,000-ton pocket battleship Admiral Scheer. are taking part in the Elbing de- fense.
 A tremendous battle for positions ragged up and down tile Oder River as Marshal zhukov's First White Russian Army maneuvered. sv.x
 The Germans report the Russians are across the middle part of the Oder and slashing at the north and south communications between Frankfurt and Fuersten- berg. key cities of the Notifications of Berlin.
 Associated Press Correspondent Eddy Gilmore, at the front, says zhukoy's men are systematically broadening the base of the wedge aimed at Berlin and have pushed to within seven miles of Stargard. 20 miles southeast of Stettin.
 German accounts described a big new drive by Marshal Konev in Silesia as gigantic" and said the Reds have reached the edge of Liengnitz, l25 miles southeast of Berlin
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-10
GREAT DAM OPENED IN
 R0ER AREA
Canadians Still Grind Over Siegfried Defenses
 Near KIeve

PARIS. Feb. 10-Canadian First Army troops, bursting through the concrete belt of the Siegfried Line in the Reichschwald forest struck today to within two and one-half miles of Kleve.
 On the United States Ninth Army's front, the Germans flood ed the Roer River through the gush- ing spillways of the great Schwam- menauel Dam.
 Canadian and British forces gam ed two more miles, assaulting the earthworks of the Siegfried Line s secondary defense in powerful drive rolling toward the outskirts Of Klave, northern anchor of the original West Wall.
 Other units battled TOT the Rhine town of Millingen, six miles north west of kleve.
 In the face of Allied armies swiftly developing threat to slice around behind the Rhine and the rich Ruhr industrial area, the Ger mans opened the spillway flood gates on the Schwammenauel Dam.
 Waters of the lower Roer River, along which the Ninth Army is ar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-10
21 LIVES ARE LOST,
 BLIZZARD
Thaws Threaten Eastern States as Rain Falls,
 Temperatures Rise
lRn Associated Pressl

A pronounced thaw is expected to continue over most of the New Eng land state areas where 21 died in a record blizzard.
 Elsewhere in the nation, mild tenl- peratures predominated.
 New York State authorities are apprehensive of flood possibilities as the result of the quick thaw and subsequent rain.
 Roads in New England states are blocked for hundreds of miles by drifts ranging in heights from 12 to 20 feet.
 Twelve thousand telephones are out of commission.
 The fuel and food shortages are today most acute.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-10
N AzI PUSH YFR0NT,
 I5 REpELLED
Germans Hailed 20 Miles from Naval Base
 of Spezid

ROME, Feb. 10.-German counter attacks have been repulsed in the Serchip Valley in the Italian west coastal area where the Fifth Army made limited advances in the last few days, Allied headquarters an nounced.
 The Nazis were halted at Stret- toia, three miles southeast of Ma sa and about 20 miles southeast of the naval base of Spezia.
 American artillery fire in the Ser chip Valley cracked another coun- ter-attack, in battalion strength, in the vicinity of Lama, 19 miles north of Lucca, headquarters said.
 Allied patrols, along the coastal area, encountered increased Maxi opposition. Rising temperatures turned the snow and ice to mud and slush almong most of the front