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Evening star., 1945-12-10
u. 5. Chemical Exper
Finds Japs Used Gas
In Some Instances
By the Associated Press.

DS tHe AsSOClaLeu FreSS.
TOKYO, Dec. 10.-Brig. Gen.
Charles E. Loucks declared today
that the japanese had used poison
gas against American troops In a
few isolated instances notably in
New Guinea late in the war.
The chemical warfare officer on
Gen. MacArthur's staff said the
most recent instance was March
S, 1945, when japanese patrol set
off vomiting gas candles in Sig
nal Corps area at Biak, New Guinea.
Gen. Loucks said several Amer
leans were made, severely i'll, but
none were killed.
japanese officials he has talked
to, he added. denied knowledge of
this or other reported isolated use
of gas, but they conceded they were
unable to say whether individual
field commanders had used it.
Tossed Gas Grenades.
Gen. Loucks asserted that the
Japanese also had tossed gas gren-
ades at American concentrations at
Biak and had used gas against the
Chinese in China.
The officer said the japanese had
a modern, we'll equipped gas chem
ical warfare school at Narashino,
but abandoned the manufacture of
poison gas in l943 because, as ques-
toned japanese officials told him
we believed the Allied statement
that gas would be used only in re-
taliation.'
Our training and equipment were
decidedly superior to Japan's." Gen.
Loucks said. Despite Japanese de-
malls that they contemplated use
of gas against United States troops,
it is apparent that our extensive
prepare tions were the biggest single
factor IN preventing gas warfare"
The japanese were unable to de-
velop any significant new poison
gases although they had the elabo-
rate gas warfare school and extern
sive research, the officer said
1000 Compounds Studied.
THE Japs stated that their chem
ical experts had studied more than
900 compounds for poison gas pos
sibilities,'' Gen Loucks continued
but they had found no agents as
effective as standard World War l
gases"
Gen. Loucks, who is going to
Washington soon to become assist
ant chief of the Chemical Warfare
Service for Research and Develop
ment, declared that poison gas was
more humane than the atomic bomb
or "a bayonet in the abdomen"
IF We had used gas at places like
TaraWa and Two ttwo of the most
bloody Marine campaigns) we would
have saved a lot of lives" Gen.
LoLcks said.
he emphasized, however, that it
was national policy to refrain from
using gas Unless the enemy first en-
ployed it.
Gen. Loucks said he expected no
decline in research into chemical
waltare, now that the war is over.
but on the contrary predicted that
there would be considerably
larger" facilities for research and
development.
Evening star., 1945-12-10
Former Envoy Surrenders
To Council in Shonqhoi

SHANGHAI, Dec. 10 eP).-Masa
yuki Tani, one-time japanese AM
bassador to the Chinese puppet
regime. in Marking, named by Gen
Macarthur as suspected war Grim
inal, surrendered today to the Japa-
nese self-governing council.
He was instructed to return to his
home pending receipt of orders from
Allied headquarters.
Evening star., 1945-12-10
American Airlines Cuts
Boston-London Fore to 1866

BOSTON, Dec. 10 (P.-American
Airlines announced today an ap-
proximately IS per cent reduction in
transatlantic air fares between
Boston and Shannon, Fire. or
London
The new Boston London one-way
fare is 1856 instead of $565 and the
round-trip is s65880 instead of
Evening star., 1945-12-10

$1,017. The fare to Ireland now is
1925 one way and $585 round trip.
I The airline announced at the
same time elimination of the former
stop at Meeks, Iceland, which, it
said, would reduce westbound fight
time by hours and As minutes.
Evening star., 1945-12-10

If you cans afford to buy Victory
Loan Bonds outright have your en-
ployer deduct an amount each week
until enough has accumulated to buy
a Victory Bond-and then keep on
having that amount deducted.
Evening star., 1945-12-10
LOST.

$3.50 REWARD for return, in good condi.
tion, Of liver and white pointer dog, with
body: answers to the name OF Ring =
closely resembles left dog in picture or
page 20 Of the Nov; 26th. issue Of Life
Club Sunday. Nov. 25; unregistered Thi.
dog is the favorite of son, an Army piloi
shot down over Germany and prisoner Of
with GEORGE BIDDLE. university - cub s /,
1135 18th St DI. alls.
Evening star., 1945-12-10
LOST.

LOST.
BOYS PATROL BADGE, in vicinity OF
Langdon Park Call MI. O322. ~
BRACELET. diamond, Sat afternoon, vic,
COLONIAL Xlllage. Generous reward. Finder
please call CHI. 3O66.
BRACELET, silver link, wide; overseas
souvenir. So. - downtown or ~ carline. Reward.
BRIEF CASE, brown Upper, vicinity 18th
soao soa Or n NA ai55 Us Finder rewarded o II
BRIEF CASE, black, contains passport,
pers, Cali Mr. Azfz BAYRAKDARRs R Be. BE-
5000 or CO. 5000.
CAMERA, Asfa: clipper folding, taken from
.wsrd 1rons oi II res ,S sun 33l 10th st. me- Re
GOAT. l black Toggenberg, tattoo No 4,
snt EAR BIs 81 Helmss easn Rgn $40 reward
church, Va. Falls Church 1888
COCKER PUPPY, 5 months old, buff and
white; strayed from home. 370S Both pi.
ne, Sunday morning. Call Ho. 1851
white chest, months old lost in vicinity
Of Bethesda; answers to name of Bonnie .
seHsFd. seshesda, Nd Nd, 449l. 5Soe Mckinley st,
possibly at Sears Roebuck, Bladensburg rd :,
$50 Wee ST. ne. Reward 11s
DIAMOND RING in or near Ewarts' Cafe
terra on Nov. 30th. Liberal reward. DI
1882 or MA. 2960. il"
His. Nd. WA. sas7. A''O' S''' IA"o0vef
DOG, brown and white, left eye missing,
iox terrier cross breed: reward. RA. 201S.
GERMAN SHEPHERD. black with brown
ruzzle: strsyed from Union Station: wore
chain collar with I tass. owner, Capt. M
r Sos or on re- IL ioo ca fN 1t 55d oUg 81
reward.
ssLhsssKs' pdn in 5rsEn case l9;t between
st. NV. Reward. EN-. 121O.
sas:: lost 6 am. SATURDAY.. December s.
Reward. no. 71e3. ' ~ '''''
LARGE MANILA ENVELOPE, containing
ssesas ssDsEs Kerard She AZ afms s7s s1 JAMES
PEARLS, Gri1ath STADIUM or vicinity Sum
day, Dec. 9th, between and 5 pm.
Nj. 7340.
PIN, pearl spray baroque; lost between
yard Phone Forest 457S. Baltimore Nd.
Reverse charges
POCKETBOOK, brown felt, lost between
BIadens5urs len Is5 I'd. and B st. s.e. Reward
PoCKETBooK, black, in Hecht Co.'S, COM
plete contents, including approx $40, Sat.
Reward. Rockville 245-J or OR. 66a2
PURSE small dark blue, on Dec. 8, on
5000 block OF o st. Nv, containing folder
with District auto. license, small amount
of money: $40 reward for return; no oues-
tions asked. HO 5145.
M.sd R.Sf SSoh. sSis Ttl'sTs p1 ss6o name inside
note, cards name Of Charlotte Waesche";
lost yicin,ty ,9a 9th and NV. Reward.
WALLET, Containing money. draft card.
ID card "ENDREW FRANCIS CARTER,
storekeeper 2nd class" leave papers Re-
ward. RE. 7400. Ext. Bali.
WALLET, brown, in Sears store. kindly
return or call Gaithersburg 2I-J. Con.
tanned allotment money belonging to a
mother.
WATCH, lady's. Friday, between both st.
and Calvert ST., and 9Th and Constitution
ave, or between 9th and Constitution ave.
and Building e on 4th and Independence
ave. Call WO. 1856. Reward
WEEKLY PAY ENVELOPE. II. BECKETT.
Reward FR. $3.50. Ext. 329.
WRIST WATCH, lady's gold Benrus. black
Band, lost Nov. Both near 14th and Har-
yard sts. NV. Call Ii. 567s
WRIST WATCH, mans. gold. luminous
dial Latham watch, eneraved on back,
H: r. from A. NJ. R." Reward Please
can Emerson 5e22. i0s
WRIST WATCH, lady's. Burke make. lost
between Hot Shoppe on 14th and Rhode
tsland and bus stop behind. Reward
Evening star., 1945-12-10

from Tohoku. they said. rice riots
are inevitable.
Evening star., 1945-12-10
FOUND.

DOG, small, black. collar marked "Biacfie
Call CHI. 5S14.
Evening star., 1945-12-10

WRIST WATCH, lady's. Burke make. lost
between Hot Shoppe on l4th and Rhode
lland and bus stop behind. Reward
Evening star., 1945-12-10

GOAT, I black Toggenberg, tattoo No, 4
right ear, vic. of Holmes Run SO reward
L: D. SHEPPARD. Sleepy Hollow rd.. Falls
Church, Va Falls Church JSSS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
AUTO BRAKE-CHECK CAMPAIGN

9TH eimportance of the automobile
brake-check campaign that started
on April 18th and will continue until
June LIST, under the sponsorship of
the International Association of Po-
lice has been emphasized in every
|city, town and rural ergion in the
United States" said w. Lee Elgin,
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
Il strongly urge every Maryland
motor vehicle owner to take part in
the movement to conserve the wind
ling supply of automotive transpor-
tation and help reduce highway acct
dents"
Activities in all of the States are
under the direction of the various
Police Departments, all of whom are
distributing pamphlets describing the
purpose of the campaign, will con-
duct the brake tests when required
or requested by motorists"
SIN cooperation with tkis drive to
help eliminate faulty brakes, all driv-
ling license Examiners of the Depart
ment will have in their possession
at the time the tests is given, a small
U-shaped block of wood, which will
be placed under the brake pedal If
the brake fails to react before the
pedal touches the wooden monitor it
needs adjusting"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
SEEK JoINTLEss TOMATO STEMS

Tomato fruits commonly have
jointed peduncles-stems to most
people who are not botanists or hor-
ticulturists. Plant research men at
two of the many State experiment
stations working on tomato breeding
problems are now trying to develop
home garden and commercial varie-
ties with jointless peduncles, the U.
S. Department of Agriculture reports.
The reason for these efforts, as ex-
planned by the Agricultural Research
Administration, is that in picking
tomatoes the tendency is for the
stems to adhere to the fruits and to
be broken off at the stem joint. To-
matoes for canning are picked when
dead ripe. Thus, when they are pick
ed the short stem pieces attached to
the fruits may punch through TIE
tender skins of other fruits in the
basket, making wounds which pro-
vide entrance for fungi and bacteria.
A tomato with the usual good
qualities and also with a jointless
peduncle, the tomato men say; would
tend to improve the quality of the
tomatoes as delivered to the cannery,
and therefore reduce waste and i'm
prove the quality of the cannery pro-
ducts also.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
SOLID FUEL ALLOTMENT
PROGRAM DATES

Solid fuel users get new Consum-
err Declaration Form from regular
dealers who supplied them with fuel
last year Delivery of Anthracite BIZ
luminous coal, coke and packaged
fuels will be limited to 500 of nor
NAL requirements. Dealers can deliv-
er no solid fuel to customers until
the Consumer Declaration and fuel
order Lave been filed. Consumers
must declare how many tons of solid
fuel they use during a normal heat
ing season, from April 1 to March 81.
Government regulations limit them
to 500 of that amount.
All consumers who file declara-
tions and order by May Is will re-
ceive a minimum of 500 of their
normal fuel supply by October 1,
though they must accept any solid
fuel the dealer can deliver. No Gus
toner can get more than a maximum
500 of his normal years supply by
September 1. The new allotment
program is intended to distribute
current production fairly among all
solid fuel users.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
Increased Prices
For Bean Growers

A committee composed of repre-
sentatives of bean growers and pro-
cessors, headed by DR.. T. b. Symons,
dean and director of agriculture at
the University of Maryland, recent
ly met with OPA and WA officials
in Washington to discuss the raising
of the support price on beans. The
meeting was called by Senator Ty-
|dings.
AS result of the discussion, an
|nouncement has been made that the
following price changes have been
made on field run beans produced in
Maryland for canning: the flats and
|black-seeded kinds were raised from
$50 a ton to $S5 and the rounds and
wax kinds were raised from $3.50
to $92.50 a ton. This adjustment is
expected to stimulate production OF
these kinds of beans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
BABY NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF
SHOES

Recent announcement by the Office
of Price Administration that begin
ming May l, children's shoes in all
sizes would be placed on the ration
list again emphasizes the acute short
ages of leather. Formerly the ration
program covered only infants leath-
er footwear in sizes A " to 8.
For some time it has been inevi-
table that baby's shoes would be ra-
tioned--not only due to shortages OF
leather, butt shortages of manpower,
a demand for better shoes, and an in
crease in babies. More children's
shoes are being made this year than
last-46,95 900 against 81, 143, 900.
| In spite of this fact, however, it will
take ingenuity for most mothers to
see their youngsters well shod
through this period.
In line with basic lessons of good
grooming which all mothers set forth
to their children, this will he a good
time to stress shoe care, not only for
good grooming's sake but for preser-
walton reasons as well. In tits con-
nection shoe polish manufacturers
such as The Best Foods, Inccrporat-
ed, makers of Shinola, are stressing
proper shoe care as their contribu-
ton toward easing the shortage.
ALI efforts are being made to re-
lieve shoe leather shortages with fab
rio footwear with good rubber soles,
| which will not be placed on the ra-
ton list. However, the fact THAT il
was necessary to ration infants
| shoes should be sufficient reminder
| to the public that the war is not over
yet and military needs still require
the greater percent of the best leath-
1 ar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
SCIENTISTS PROBE BENZEDRINE
AS WIDESPREAD MEDICAL CURE

Newest wonder drug which may
hold the secret of curing many of
the ills which have thus far baff1ed
medical science is benzedrine, but so
little is known of it's effects that it's
sale is permitted only under the
closest supervision.
Since the discovery of the drug in
1880 by California medical re-
searcker, extensive experiments, fin
nanced in part by the Rockefeller
Foundation, have been made and it
is hoped these experiments will even
tually provide the key to the maxi
mum potentialities of the drug.
In it's short career to date the drug
has been used for, among other
things, stopping hiccoughs, treating
nicotine addiction, raising blood
pressure, cheering depressed mental
patients and relieving hangovers, ac-
cording to an article in the March
issue of Cosmopolitan magazine
There have been some optimistic
reports on the lifting effects of ben
zedrine in the treatment of chronic
alcoholism, the writer states. 'Some
investigators believe they have prov
ed real antagonism between benze-
drine and alcohol, with the former
definitely counteracting the physical
and mental effects of liquor. 1t is
probably fair to summarize expert
ments witk alcoholics by saying that
benzedrine has proved itself helpful
but has not been established as a
cure in itself.
Because of the as yet unknown
potentialities of. the drug, it's use is
under the strictest supervision 1t
may be obtained only on prescription
and the prescriptions may not be re-
filled.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
MAKE SUGAR BUDGET" FOR
CANNING SEASON NOW

Careful planning will be required
of the homemaker if she is to meet
her canning quota" this season
Goo quarts of canned goods per year
per person) with the sugar which
OPA now reports will be available,
says Margare tMcPheeters, Uuniver-
sity of Maryland Extension nutrition
list. No application for sugar will be
accepted after October 81 and only
two applications will be accepted for
any one family, so it behooves the
homemaker to estimate her needs
carefully at the beginning of the sea-
son so as to be able to make her ap-
plication wisely.
When sugar needs for canning are
planned, Miss McPheeters suggests
that these things be kept in mind:
one bushel of apples, peaches, pears
and plums will can around 20 quarts
and will take about five pounds OF
sugar. Eight gallons of berries or
cherries will can around 20 quarts
and will take about five pounds of
sugar-most fruits, however, will
take about a to 3 cup of sugar for
each quart rather. than the " ucp al
lowed
Well ripened fruits sdrh as ber-
ries, cherries, currants and plums
can be canned in their own juices
without sugar. Obtain extra juice
from very ripe fruit by crushing,
heating, and straining. Pack fruit in
jar and add boiling juice to cover;
adjust lid and process.
Or fruit can be sugared down for
several hours with very little sugar
CIT sugar or 1T sugar and 1T syrup
or honey to quartz. Heat slowly to
boil, fill jars, adjust lids and pro-
cess.
When making the syrup in which
to can the fruit, pure fruit juice from
very ripe fruit instead of water can
be used with one-half sugar and one
half honey or syrup. All syrup OF
honey instead of sugar may be used
but keep in mind that corn syrup il
not so sweet as honey.
In many cases light ratker than
q AnO0AAAA Va hOeNNJ ~ NP Se%A OO sAoSe
for canning A light syrup made with
one-half cup sugar and one-half sy'
rup or honey to one quart of juice is
good for apples, ounce or pineapple
A medium syrup made with one and
one-half cup sugar and one and one.
half cup syrup or honey to one quart
of juice is suitable for berries, sweet
cherries, currants, figs, peaches
pears, apricots, grapes and sweet
plums. Sour cherries, sour plums
gooseberries, and rhubarb take 9
! heavy syrup made of two and one
half cups sugar and two and one-halt
syrup or honey to one quart of juice
In all cases allo wone an done-hali
cups sugar to two cups syrup to eacl
quart of fruit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
ILLICIT WHISKY STILLS
INCREASE IN NUMBER

An increase in the number of IL
.licit whisky stills seized in Maryland
the District of Columbia, Virginia,
West Virginia and North Carolina is
reported by the alcohol tax unit for
the Fifth District.
Robert H. futile, Distrist super
visor, said SOS stills were seized in
this district during the first quarter
of this year, As per cent increase
over the number seized during the
corresponding period in 1914.
Eighteen of the stills in the first
quarter of this year were seized in
Maryland and the District of Column
bia. Eleven were seized during the
corresponding period last year. North
Carolina had the greatest number Of
still seizures.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
FISHING CAN BE EvERYBODY's
SPORT

There is nothing that attracts ku-
man nature more powerfully than the
sport of tempting the unknown with
a fishing line.
This statement by an eminent out
door writer is proven by the fact that
the unbelievable sum of eight hun
dred million dollars was spent in the
year 1910 to enjoy the sport.
There is no thrill to match the
smashing strike of smallmouth, the
leap of big rainbow trout as he
tries to throw the hook or slipping
of gaff into mighty muskie as he
lies exhausted beside the boat.
Whether you take up angling via the
worm dunking method or TIE dry fly
there is many thrill in store for
you
The tackle that is used largely de-
| termines the degree of success at
tanned by any angler. 1t is true that
the cane pole fisherman catches fish
but the expert plug or. fly caster
will catch more fish and have more
FUN doing it. The user of light tackle
should be most successful, getting
the same thrill from the smaller fish
that the angler using heavy equip
ment gets from record breaker.
A fly fisherman can catch fish most
anywhere that water isn't polluted.
Nearly every small stream or lake
will contain some fish and the fly
caster catches everything from min
nows to muskies.
All game fish will hit artificial
lures, so the minnow bucket is no
longer a necessity. The smaller plug
casting lures will catch just as large
fish as the large lures and take fish
when the larger models will be ig-
nored. Larger fly lures are being used
effectively since heavier, torpedo tap
cred lines make their casting pos
sible.
Avoid cheap equipment Nothing
is more disconcerting to the angler
than reel that backlashes or rod
that is stiff to cast. There is no sport
where fine equipment is more appre-
'ciated than in fresh water angling.
Girls and boys, men and women,
all will become better citizens when
they take up the sport of angling.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-04-27
PERRYVILLE ALUMNI ASSOCIA-
TIoN TO PRESENT MINSTREL
SHOW. "DIxIE DAYS"

1
Tie members of the Perryville
Alumni Association, assisted by the
members of the Perryville Lions
lClub. will present a Minstrel Show,
l,.Dixie Days." at the Perryville High
School on Thursday, May 8, at 500
III. m.
AS all lovers of minstrel shows
know. this form of American enter
Itainment is one which has delighted
audiences as far back as the days OF
our Observation-Disclosures. 1t offers a
full evening of amusement, complete
with comedy, singing and various
lspecialties.
This SHOW, Dixie Days." will fol-
low the same line of an old-time min
lstrel, plus the addition of a large
feminine chorus. The show will con-
lsist of Jokes, witty songs, old-time
ballads and various speciality num-
Ibers. The primary purpose of the en-
tire entertainments is to give every
lone a chance to laugh and forget
their troubles.
Speaking of troubles, special
Feature of the show will be Perry
Iyilles newest enterprise, 1.-THE Perry
willie Lonely Heart and Confidential
tCenter." This new enterprise Is con-
|ducted by end man "Onions" Horn
berger, assisted by his helpers, end
imam Eddie Little, the messenger or
7lthis establishment his crystal gazer,
end man Bill Boyd, and it's match
maker, Harry Rutter. Mr.. Hornber-
dger informs us that he is willing to
handle all confidential matters per-
H taining to love, such as finding suit
liable husbands, advice to the love-
Horn, and the best recipe for keeping
Husbands home at night.
1 Another feature is the "Gay Nine
tiles" number. This group is compos-
led of four talented young men wEo
will be appropriately dressed in cos
TUNES of this period, and will give
JUS the songs and dances of the era.
This quartet consists of Messrs. Ell
mer Owens, Herbert Williams, Os-
imond George and Edward Kruem-
mel.
Throughout the show will be spe-
Icial solos by such outstanding solo
lists as Mr.. Jones Douglas, Mr.. Milton
Kreider, Mr. George Bailey, Mr.. Ell
lmore Owens, Mr.. Harvey Rutter,
along with the feminine part of our
least, who will also give us special
musical numbers.
The dancing will be varied and
Iconsist of such steps as the clog, soft
shoe and the old time buck and wing.
Tkis part of the program will be han
died by that hoofing specialist, Bur-
lroughs Lawrence, assisted by end
men Hornberger, Boyd and Rutter.
Tickets are now on sale, and any
one in search of laugh, will be able
to find it on May Bird at the Perry
willie High School. See Dixie Days
and forget yourself for one evening.