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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
TWO NIPPON
VESSELS ARE
SENT DOWN
Four Other Ships Of Local
ed Convoy Reported
as Damaged

ELEVENTH. AIR FORCE HEAD
QUARTERS, ALEUTIANS, May IL
Delayed After locating a Is
ship convoy in the fog-girt Kuriles
waters. northernmost Japan, in the
North Pacific, Eleventh Air Force
pilots succeeded in sinking two
cargo ships and damaging four,
probably five, returning pilots re-
ported today.
Capt Donald Hofferth, Jackson,
Michigan, was credited with sink
ing 2,500-ton freighter. He said
the scene was very calm as we
flew in but it changed rapidly.
with anti-aircraft fire from ship
and shore guns plus fighter attacks
from all sides"
One Mitchell exploded and crash
ed during the fight.
Sunk were the 2,5O0-ton freighter
and a small freighter. Damaged
and left burning were frigate. two
medium cargo ships and freighter.
Two near misses may have dam
aged 7,000-ton transport, pilots
reported
Meanwhile, to the south of Ka-
taoka, navy search planes in two
flights strafed and fired rockets
into Japanese radar installations at
Minami Cape ON eastern Paramu-
shire.
Mitchell medium bombers and
Liberators in heavy force surprised
an enemy convoy, which sneaked
into Kataoka, presumably under
cover of fog. The medium bombers
roared in at masthead height with
3OO-pound general purpose bombs,
The Liberators dropped score of
l50-pound general purpose bombs
from medium attitudes.
The fog lifted as the American
planes arrived over the target to
find the convoy, made up OF APP
proximately Is ships. including war
ship escorts, stretched over two
mile area from Kataoka Harbor
south to Kashiwabara, troop stag
ing area on northern Paramushiro
Island.
Five Japanese fighters made half
hearted attacks on one flight Of
Mitchells, but the Americans drove
them off
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
NAG0YAk
UNDER FIRE
BOMB RAID
500 Superforfresses Make
Aitalk-PIdnes Also
Hit Jap Isles
By James Lindsey
ASSOCIATED Press War CORRESPONDENCE


GUAM, May 14.-Industrial Ma
goya, Japan's third largest city, was
plastered with $500 tons of fire
bombs today by record fleet of 500
Superfortresses and returning crew.
men reported sweeping devasta-
ton" of the metropolis.
While there was no immediate re-
port of American losses, plane COM
manders agreed they must have been
very light, and said opposition was
surprisingly small.
Anti-aircraft fire was described
as weak and inaccurate, and while
many japanese fighter pilots took to
the air few showed any disposition
to fight.
Incendiary Raid
1t was the most concentrated in
cepdiary raid of the Pacific war.
The giant air fleet, winging $500
miles round trip, struck while Radio
Tokyo was reporting continuing
two-day offensive by 600 carrier
based planes on its home islands.
The carrier planes came from two
Task Forces, said the unconfirmed
enemy broadcast.
The giant B-29 air parade was
more than 1900 miles long. The
first Superfort had flown to the
Honshu Island city, dropped it fire
bombs and was 90 minutes on its
may home while the last plane was
taking off from its Marianas base.
New Type OF Bomb
A new-type. six-pound fire bomb
was carried today for almost every
one of teeming Nagoya's 100000
inhabitants. Altogether, l,165,O 900 of
the jelly gasoline bombs were drop
ped. They explode seconds after hit
ting the target and spew flaming
gasoline over sizeable area.
A japanese communique admitted
fires were started in various Sec
tions of the city but claimed most
of them were extinguished five hours
after the rair began. A broadcast
version of the enemy communique
said Approximately 400 B-29s" were
over the city for an hour and half,
starting at I a. m, land indiscrim-
inately bombed the streets, chiefly
using incendiary bombs"
Japanese headquarters claimed
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
The W Washington
Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON
Ut. Col. Robert 8, Alien nov on active
service with the Army.

WASHINGTON-Back in 1878
Admiral William Leahy, now Chief
of. Staff to the White House, de-
vised strategy against Japan
which, If put into effect. might
have prevented Pearl Harbor and
even World War II.
Today, the old Leahy strategy
is being busted off, especially on
Capitol Hill, as the best means OF
finishing the war with Japan. 1t
would save thousands OF American
lives, it's proponents claim, and
would serve as an example OF now
wars can be won-or prevented
by naval blockade.
The proposals made by Admiral
Leahy constitute one OF the most
important unwritten chapters IN
the history of what happened be-
fore the war began Leahy, then
Chief of Naval Operations and one
of the best strategists the Navy
has seen in years, saw all TOO
clearly that war was coming botn
in Europe and Asia, At that time,
1887, Japan had just begun her
full-scale invasion of China, and
it was Leahy's idea to make an
example of Nippon which would
show Hitler and Mussolini-then
feeling their oats-that the United
States meant business and would
stand four square behind the peace
machinery of the world.
Therefore, he proposed to Roose-
welt a naval blockade of Japan in
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
BIG TASK STARTS

WASHINGTON, May 14-America
began today the task of borrowing
S7,000,000000 from its individual
citizens $649, 100000 more than
they have loaned in any bond drive
to date.
The Seventh War Loan lasts
from now through June 80, the
longest of all the drives. 1t will be
the largest bond-selling operation
in history in terms of public par
ticipation.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau
officially set the seven-week drive
in motion last night when he said
in a network broadcast:
"The fruits of peace are not
yet ripe for us to pluck. For
while lOnger-fOr whatever
length of time may be required
we must continue to do with
out things we want but do not
need. There is no truce
in this war for the men on
Okinawa."
The Treasury has laid emphasis
on the Pacific war from the start
of it's preparations for this drive.
War Finance officials repeatedly
have stressed the high cost OF
fighting the japanese across the
worlds widest ocean.
The goal for "E" bond sales is
81 900, 100000. Series "E' is called
the Peoples Bond 1t is the war
bond nearly everybody buys.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
HALIFAX NOW
BRITISH HEAD
AT 5. F. MEET
Eden Leaves Conference
Soviet Credited with
Major Gains 10 Date
BY John Nj. HightOwer

ASSOCIATED Press Diplomatic News Editor
SAN NCISCO, May IA
Anglo Americana Russian maneuvers
for postwar world leadership are
developing at top speed behind the
scenes of the United Nations Con-
ference So far, Russia is credited
by her Western Allies with some
major gains.
The Soviet Union, moving firmly
into a situation once dominated by
Anglo-American policies, is re-
garded by Anglo American officials
as seeking at least three main OBJ
jectives in her foreign policy.
Arrangements for her own Sc
surity-first by lining her strategic
borders with governments Moscow
considers friendly Tin Poland, for
example) and by laying down pro-
tective treaties, as with France and
Britain; second, by helping develop
and support the world security or
ganization being planned here.
Soviet As Moral Leader
building up a case which will
enable Moscow to bid for what it
might call moral leadership" OF
the world. This follows the line of
showing Russia as a champion of
democratic rights and freedoms
and the Western Powers as defend
ers of conservatism.
3-Prepare a firm basis for
Russias maximum influence in the
power politics of the future. Rus
sia's proposal that the big Five"
sit in as permanent members Of a
trusteeship council is seen as a
move in this direction.
1t is in the balancing OF big
power rivalries without disrupting
unity on peace organization that
the conference has had its greatest
success to date.
Eden London Bound
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden
left for London yesterday. The
British delegation is now captained
by the Earl of Halifax, Ambassador
to Washington. 1t issued a state
ment that Eden leaves San Fran
cisco with the knowledge that
much progress has been made on
the vital policies and in the con-
lCnnfiaa1lo<l ON Dnno Lria,ol
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OK AT LAST

WILSON, N. C.-The ration board
was puzzled when gasoline APP
plication endorsed by them, Sign
in place checked with red pencil,
was returned with no signature.
But, when it came back the sec
ond time signed in red, the appli-
cant's explanation cleared the con-
fusion. he wrote: Il can't find a
red pencil in Elm City. l borrowed
his one from the bank.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
Nations Mourning
Is Ending Tonight

WASHINGTON, May IA The
nations month of mourning for
Franklin D. Roosevelt ends at sun
down today.
Tomorrow, flags again will fly at
full staff.
Mr. Roosevelt died April IL. The
mourning period was proclaimed by
President Truman.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
Duke, Duchess Of
Windsor Visit n. Y.

NEW YORK CITY. May IA
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor
are in New York City for months
visit. They arrived yesterday by
train from Florida. The Duke re-
signed March Is as Governor OF
the Bahama Islands.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-14
HOTEL MAN IN JUNEAU

Dewey Metzdorf. hotel man OF
Anchorage and Palm Springs. Cali
fornia, is guest at the Baranof.
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The cacao tree was first known
in Latin America.
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Your fighting men are
looking for good news from
home-that the Seventh War
Loan has been subscribed.
They know how to trans
late good news from home
into bad news for the Jap.
Let the good news come!
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WAR LOAN
DRIVE IS
ON TODAY
Task Of Borrowing Seven
Billion Dollars from
individuals Starts

BOYS WANT GOOD NEWS
approved Statement by W. r.
Halsey, Admiral. U. 5. Navy. Com
mander Third Flcen
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SEEK FAIR HANDLING AND
MORE JOBS FOR NEGROES IN
VETERAN ADMINISTRATION

WARRINGTON. y c tealsl
Frank r. Iin,s Administrator.
a nfsd states Nei.fan Naapl
siraunn'has besn saep ,Atwe
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pr Frmkhn ffstifr Proi,ssor
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which II followed. would place
Negroes IN top poles making
jobs in the important agency.
They pointed olii that ONT OF
5000 employees ia thc Veterans
Administration in Mashineion.
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MEN AND WOMEN OF THE JAW .CIO
VOTE YES TO RETAIN TIE NOSTRIKE PLEDGE
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Perea MathoI;st
Awaits Pew Rally OF
Parsonage Committee

sunday January 81 ~ $50
nm ROY JoS4nh Brockincion
N Calvary lNE chpreh with
tis choir and conercea'ion VIII
assist AZ pow rally az Rores
sponsored rs tho Parsonage CONT
ritiec az which Mrs Katie =
Dasis IS chairmsn
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tticf superintendent preached a
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church az Eerea The force
orM pownr % his Discourse wili
long be remembered hv all who
were present Rcs Williams Az
sisted Tho rasio N INSTALLING
mo Officers 81 tho Methodist
Youth Fellowship
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lmporia 0f Dong Thyself =
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reported during Tho DAY
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sioal and li'orarv program az
nm for he Methodist men a.
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Row u " Carroll is pastor
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f'riday night January ~ Rev.
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business session ~ Berea a. s
nm Last sunday was Rev. viii
liam's fourth and last conference
session for his conference year
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revival conducted At Rcrca bv
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church three We're added 10 tho
membership They were Mr.
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Victory Loan
Stockholders
Hear Fine Reports

Dr James !. NeCitndon nas
the mai. peaker ~ a iafst nun
out of NE NockhNldels ~ ne
Victory Loan and Investment COM
mny az the YMtA rhutsdty
idrhi pr Necltndon sand "we
hasc hnif up Tho larecsi hraneh
81 the NAAcP IN use couuiiN Now
icfi9is ect hehind tho Victory
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larre financial Institution Of
sF0Ckroldefs and ne interest aud
mo raeo'
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enthusiasm shown Il Nili Be
cniY wailer Of inac before lhe
desire Of Dr. Nc leadpn ana the
Stockholders viii he realized.
sponsors say
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"a that nj the rate The present
issue Of stock is being purchased
mc first rosl q ;l1eoopov Wia
soon be reached.
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the youngest stoekholder in the
company reed an interesting
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cur srfal 'conoWie possibilities il
we l'ain % control mofe of Tho
morry w. have hine idle in the
hsnb and post office
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AND
SHADOWS

at jobs is first essential
All over the country. call is
being issued to thinking Negroes.
and to Other intelligent Amefi-
cans to stand squarely behind
me fight for permanent FEPc.
This means not only moral sup.
port, which IS important but
money with which 10 carry on
the Nght 1t We permit fErC
to lose this fight the whole
cause Of ORGANIZED labor viii
suffer biz defeat II is inn
porianf for workinpmcn OF al
colors 20 appreciate this fact
4 New Kind Of Record
The first days al Ioia we're
frightened for me. because all
the DRINKS Eve seen were non
Negroes. There was the FELLOW
who insisted ON rolling OH his
seat In the subway. helching ma
iodoron>ly and curslng while he
relied. Then y gang OF tecn-age
hoodlnm>. who manIcd and
kicked each niher 10 the grent
dlseu>t of all on-Iookcr>. and
with great danger 10 Themselves.
ind two hilarious Young soldiers
~ | boarded The train on the
way home. who Insisted on of-
Icring all romcr> drink Of
Pepsi Cola.
Now ms feathers fall. ior l
learn that americas mast
rinched man i a 3i.,ear-old
Negro. forts nine hail sen
fences. totalIInv l.oO days. since
ln2S. He Is probably the hest
informed man alive on The In
terror Of iail>. His services
could probably be called on for
constructive ideas ms 10 how a
cell should be decorated. 80
my days aren't bright ANY more.
Tor nov see clearly that Ne
groes ret drunk and gct plnchcd
.iu>i like many ether americans.
Why Don't Negroes Like
10 Live Together.
pr Frank Horne NATIONALLY
reeoeni1ea as an authority IN
~ hoasinS field presented an
able discussion on housing TO a
Class ~ Now YORK iniscrSiiy
i~t week During the Discus
slon ono student asked Fni
why is it that Nc-ror do not
lhr 90 lhe toe'fher1' Or
iiorne told me class what c>ery
intelligent Negro alrcady knows
The crowded. unhealthy condi-
iinns under which Negroes arc
forced 10 live in American
eiiios would make any decent
person wish % live sdmcVh1,
else These areas are ike
ghetioes. vailed cities IN which
premium is placed on CRIME
and filth and delinquency OF
all types The last annual con-
rclenoe OF nc National Urban
League eamc 10 ihc conclusion
TIA, housing for N.efors IN
America constitutes a national
scandal
NEGROES like other Americans
want good hoines ln quei ai-
traciNc neichhorhoods They
neither seek Other Negroes
rs ncishbprs nor do ihcv avoid
Them Bu' Democracy so-called
sinks "a a new low when vs. ton
man he oanno' live In good
ueiehhorhood because his skip
H. black
Tickle Nomen md Worse
Too many American women
have decided. with their men
ava, nj The wars. that the, do
MOI want these men any more.
Vol only do they come to This
conclusion. hut they break the
had news 10 their men folk In
u fashion which i both thougt-
less and dangerous 10 the morale
~ fighting man. Here i n
fellow who Is hungry. aud IN
spite OF the fact that he j. al.
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Use Of Money

most fr"rcn. stays ~ his post
'iay aud night. when he gets
chance ~ u letter from home.
II is only a. learn that his wife
ias taken MP win some Will.
and doesn't want her soldier
husband any more.
Worse than these thoushtlcs>
Wives are the co>,ipcr> 81 The
neiehhorhood who constant,
send all Kinds of bad news 10
The men NJ The 'front.' under pre-
tense 81 doing something u>cinI.
They certainly are not helping
matters mnch.
DO yon suppose these wives
IL hurry 10 change could
wait aud talk the thing over
when the men come homc.!.!.
Evening star., 1945-01-02

to provide jobs for ali OF our work.
ers. We cannot export goods unless
others have the dollars required to
Ipay. These dollars can be secured
only through credit arrangements
and through the import OF goods
into this country. When we raise
barriers against imports we restrict
our outlets and reduce job oppor-
tunities at home,
am sure that Congress will de-
sire to consider at an early date the
extension Of the Trade Agreements
Act. I am equally sure that it will
desire to consider the problems OF
international finance which must be
solved before our own position in
postwar trade, can be determined.
These problems were discussed at
the international conference held
last year at Breton Woods. They
will undoubtedly be placed before
the Congress at an early date. Our
national policy should be developed
now.
We have heard much of conflict
ing views and opinions during these
war years. Minority interests have
voiced continuing criticism of each
war and peace measure. We could
not have accomplished so much in
SO little time If we had not had an
overall plan and purpose into
which each Of these measures fitted.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES F.. BYRNES, Director.