Clergymen ask fair treatment for alien Japanese Christians
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CDA opposes conscription
Catholic group objects to drafting women
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FBI men break up ‘BB’ rally
Religious ‘fifth column’ nipped by agents in New York
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Japs permit YMCA work
Group to function with prisoners of war
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Editorial: Remember Dutch Harbor
There is not much time left for reinforcing Alaska. Some of the best-informed men in Washington fear a Japanese attack on Dutch Harbor this spring. That fear increases with every day of enemy gains in Java and Burma, hastening the time when Jap forces may be freed for a northern drive.
It is no secret to anyone, much less to Tokyo, that Alaska is the most expected and least protected invasion point on this continent. Moreover, it is by far the shortest route from and to Japan. There is a large enemy base only 750 miles from our Aleutian stepping-stone. And the Japanese naval officers, who have “fished” those waters for years, know them as well or better than our own forces.
It is too late now to repeat or bemoan the tragic story of how our Army and Navy for years neglected the northern end of our Panama-Hawaii-Alaska defense triangle, despite civilian warnings.
But it is not too late to plead with them to put Alaska high on their priority lists now, to make up for at least some of their lost time. Nothing should stand in the way of completing all the Alaskan bases, and especially Dutch Harbor and Kodiak, at the earliest possible moment. Every day is important.
Nothing should prevent the immediate strengthening of our air forces there.
If we can send large reinforcements of men and equipment to Northern Ireland, we can send large reinforcements to Alaska.
If we can send ships around Africa, we can send ships to Alaska.
If we can build roads in Iran, we can build the long promised highway to Alaska.
Our War Department and the Canadian government, which have blocked that strategic supply line for years now have a heavy responsibility to start the road at once and to break all records in speedy construction.
Whether for defense, or for the eventual offensive against Japan, we neglect our Alaskan back door at our peril.
Ferguson: It won’t last
By Mrs. Walter Ferguson
Wishful thinking about post-war marriage relations is already evident. For instance, the Ladies Home Journal comes out with the notion that men will be a big help around the house when they return from military service.
By that time, it is hinted, they may have grown so neat in their habits that they’ll crack down in slovenly wives and generally demand more neatness from their helpmates.
Even if this were true, it would not be desirable, and the peculiar nature of man causes us to discredit the dream. Army training is sure to improve the boys in many ways, although it probably won’t transform them into first-rate housekeepers. At least, we hope it won’t.
The deepest satisfaction known to woman is that which derives from the idea that her chief duty in life is to feed, soothe and manage the restive male. One reason men are so much loved is because they are bumblers around the house.
Perhaps this is the wrong attitude, but it remains the fondest feminine delusion and we hope the war will not destroy it.
Long training in neat habits is bound to have effect. Perhaps, if the war lasts long enough, the boys will turn old-maidish, but if we know human nature, it won’t be permanent, girls. Today’s soldier has been trained from childhood by women reared in the tradition that it’s Mother’s place and privilege to manage the home and that Dad and the boys should leave that job to her.
In camp, the American man may become an exemplary housekeeper. It’s a safe bet, however, that when he gets back, he won’t pick up after himself if there’s a woman within shouting distance to do it for him.
Allies discuss Aussies’ plan for offensive
By Brydon Taves, United Press staff writer
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Navy’s blows at Jap territory indicated
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Counteroffensive fails, Australia says
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Communications with Java cut
New York (UP) –
Communications with Java were disrupted today as a battle still raged for the mountainous area around Bandoeng.
At 7:45 a.m. (ET), the Dutch wireless went off the air, according to RCA, with the word:
Goodbye.
There was no definite explanation of why transmission ceased, but as some of the most powerful Dutch transmitters are near Bandeong, it was assumed they might have been damaged by air bombardment or that the battle was moving close to that city.
U.S. war bill hits $97 million a day
Washington (UP) –
War Production Board statisticians today reported that war expenditures reached nearly $100 million a day during February.
With 24 working days in February, Treasury checks for war purposes and Reconstruction Finance Corporation disbursements totaled $2,330,000,000, or $97,100,000 a day.
The February figure represents an increase of 17.4% over the previous month, the highest increase in the rate of daily spending since last September, when the daily rate rose 24.5% over August.
Athlete from Erie County dies aboard Jacob Jones
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New York orders display signs doused
New York (UP) –
City officials today ordered all electric advertising and business signs in the city, including window lights and displays which reflect light into the street, turned out at the close of business daily, unless someone remains on the premises to extinguish them in case of an air raid alarm.
The order, effective today, gives sign-owners 10 days to wire their signs for compliance.
Failure to comply will result in revocation of the city permit to maintain an electric sign.
Pearl Harbor hero under care of doctor
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Soldier burned to death, four hurt, in Dix fire
Fort Dix, New Jersey (UP) –
Army authorities today investigated a fire which destroyed an outpost house, burning one soldier to death and seriously injuring four others.
The body of Pvt. Ceylon A. Gibbs, 24, of Flushing, Michigan, who was asleep in the second floor of the house, was burned beyond recognition.
The injured were:
- Pvt. Walter Eisenhardt, Boonton, New Jersey;
- Pvt. John Maloney, the Bronx;
- Pvt. Simon McCarthy, New York;
- Sgt. Clifford B. Stack, Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh ensign with AEF in Ireland
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Towner, of 1269 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, received a cablegram from their son, Virgil Jr., an ensign in the Navy, from Northern Ireland, saying he had arrived safely with the new AEF forces and had “lots of work to do.”
The occasion was “Bud’s” 24th birthday. His parents could not send their congratulations because their son’s location is not known.
Big U.S. tanks reach Burma
Mechanized monsters on Rangoon front
By Darrell Berrigan, United Press staff writer
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Viereck attorneys plan to move for new trial
Washington (UP) –
Attorneys for George Sylvester Viereck today said they had acquired “new evidence” which would justify their proposed plea for a new trial for the 57-year-old propagandist for the Nazis convicted of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
They have until Tuesday to move for a new trial.
Viereck was found guilty specifically of failing to indicate the full scope of his activities when he registered with the State Department as a foreign agent.
Economy bloc seeks huge cut in supply bill
$47-million appropriation for sugar deposits is objective
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House steers clear of tax bill split-up
Senate committee requests division to speed enactment
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