Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 40, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1942 — Page 6

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Secretary Hull 111, Planning Vacation Moy Revive Reports ' Os Early Retirement Washington. Feb 12 'Ul'l Secretary of state Cokl-i: Hull raid by hl* a*«octetea to have Imet very tirwl and di*plrit,-d • •c.- *h, outbreak ot war, today plan* i southern vacation of several » e«-k« Hl* absence may revive report that the 7‘>-y»-ar old seer ‘a’y ii contemplating retirement from a<fife government *ervlce Th y wer» current l*»t spring when he went to White Sulphur Springs. W Va for a real There Wa« no Official b‘dl< at ion 'hat hi* present plans for iciuperation and vacation mean Anything more than appear* on the *utfare. While Hull I* away probably in Florida undersecretary of state Sumner Well» will l»e acting secretary. The attack on I’eatl Harbor wa* a tremendous blow to Hull l« au*e he had foraeen such a development and had done everything p-ssslble either to prevent it or to delay It until the United State* wa« ready for quick and crushing counterblow* The so-called "peace" talks with Japanese envoy* during November were a great strain upon Aim because he roallied ’he stake* of that dynamic diplomatic struggle and the consequence*. When. because of circumstance* which he no longer could control, he handed the ambassador* a stern reiteration of basic principles of foreign policy, he told ’he army and navy that the diplomatic phase had ended "it’s now n your hand*.” It Is now possible to reveal the background of reference* 11 the state department in the Robert* report which fi«*d responsibility for the Pearl Harbor disaster upon

Spring Au Dresses in .Junior Sizes *' See our new collection— *’-*5 just in. So lovely! i i "" ~ Flower-fresh prints or 1/ plain shades in spring r~) HArtOTLji colors. Rayon Jersey L ( M'rtT', l \ fabrics. See our whole I ; .HralV |i \ collection —be the first (£7 M|lll j I \ to wear them. \ Ml ill II \ Size* 12 to 20. vt I > \ $ 5.98 W' «”■« HATS Put Spring in your heart— A wear a new Spring hat now! New big soft halos Jwll M to wear “up or down" . . . .*1 'Si flower • blooming toques, . 1 ■•/ tiny discs! Perfect thru dl V '*»•*—> Spring. Have yours today! «V T' 1-M .o 3-M New Skirts . New Sweaters Wool platdo . . eilk crepe . . Hand crochet . . heavy knlte .. Spring ahadeo. Fine ehetland weaves. 1.9 S 1.9® 1-50 NEW BLOUSES Wide assortment lace trim, white sheers, or tailored crepes in spring shades. NIBLICK & CO.

Last Journey of Washington Was to His Grist Mill

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A very Important possession of George Washington, and yet one almost entirely overlooked by historians, was the Pogue Run grist mill, near Mount Vetnon. which Washington visited as his la’t trip before he fell auk and died. The mill, built by Washington* father between the years 1.35-3 P. t continued to run for many year* after Washington * death in 179# but it gradually fell into decay a* time went on. About 12 year* ago interest was revived in it. and restoration was begun. In the past « few months the mill has been opened to the public for the first time. r " - — . _ ——.

naval and military commander*. The report referred to a wain- ‘ Ing to U. H. authorities about a r possible attack upon Pearl Harbor , a* far back as January. 1941. That I Information. it is now learned, came originally from highly nlaced , sources in Tokyo The inf<«-mation highly confidential, was regarded , a* entirely trustworthy and was f i promptly pa*»ed along to Hawaiian p! authorities. ■ | The Roberta report al» i refers ■ to a warning of Oct. Id. 1941 That . also had its origin In Tokyo. This government was Informed 1 during !a*t September t*’*’ .’span'* i war plans had been made. The ' source informed this gove nment that If the Konoye cabinet were re-

Here's New U. S. Marine Helmet — . — i 1 it a i

The United Mate* Marine Corp* ha* adopted this new type of helmet. Designed and tested by the Army, the headpiece Is made in two part*. Wlthoot the steel shell. It serve* a* a sun helmet. The rifle pictured here is the new semi-automatic Garand.

replaced with a cabinet headed by < -a military personage, it Csu>d be i | taken as an unmistakable Indlcd- I ' tion that Japan had decide>l ip act. i In mid-October the Konoy • cabin- 2 et was replaced with one headed < ' I>y general '’Ra»or’' Tojo. To state department official* it wa* a clear < signal of danger ahead < The war and navy department* i were notified. A grim race to pre- t pare against Japanese attack Iregan < The Japanese seemingly sensed It | and decided to strike at once. ( o - f JAPAN OCCUPIES 1 COXTINUBD FROM PAOB ONH Secretary of war Henry Btlmson | I said today that "we are not Idle” , in handling the problem nresented ’ ! by Japanese in Hawaii and on the i west coast, hut that the army is ■ not yet ready to talk ab«ut step* which are being taken. Btimaon wa* asked at a preaa ' I conference what the military au- ’ I thoritie* intend to do abou' the * I Japanese situation to pr> vent sa- ‘ botage. espionage or other activity. ' ”1 can assure you we are not Idle ' on the Japanese situation but we • are not yet ready to talk about IL" ! Stimson said. 1 Other announcement* by Stimson Included: 1. The American army force land-

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

ed recently In northern Irelant will 4>e "self contained”—receivini their own food, military aupplies and athletic equipment from th< United State* to prevent a drali on the public of Ulster. 2. The reserve officer trainini corp* summer camp for college stu dents between their junior and sen lor years will Im discontinued un til six months after the duratlol of the present war. Instead of tak ing alx week* camp instmetiot course, student* seeking cotnmi* slon* In the reserve corp* will in given complete training In regulai service school* now open to them Mrs. Jones Named To Cemetery Committee Berne, Ind., Feb. 11—Mr*. H. O Jones of Berne wa* appointed bj the Berne town board a* a mem her of the MRS cemetery commit tee which I* launching a drlvt here to beautify and landscape th< cemetery Other member* of th< committee appointed recently an C. H. Muaelman. Dr. Rufus Vol Gunten. O. F. Oillfom. Mr*. Grove: Neuen*chwander. C. T. Mlchaui and Exra Habegger. - o— Carbon melt* at • temperature o 3,500 degree* centigrade.

Fresh Nazi Forces Slow Reds' Drive 15 Divisions Sent Into Southern Front laindon. m I! lUPI- The Russian* were reported battering at the gate* of Kharkov. <»•- 1 and llshev today against German rsalatanew stiffened by fresh r» serve* Radio Moscow said Russian *ki trop* were smiting la«t summer's conquerors over a wide area, even behind their own line*. laiat night's communique -i-port-

Fm ott 'Uau i FINE FOODS Our Value Valentine to you goes straight to the heart of CHICKEN NOODLESOUP .... id economy, wooing your patronage with top quality food* at * the bottom prices. It's a big bouquet of bargain* which tell* PRUNES J lbs. J C|l you that RHODES i* on th* job. protecting you againet gcjiikTa IK unwarranted price increase*. We’re buying wi*ely and oper- RAISINS JAI ating economically in order to continue our low price policy & SANBORN COFFFF ‘IRI which ha* mad* our market the center of food attraction*! 4M : SYRUP gal. in glass g J BEEF-Mb 18c d MACARONIIb. box 111 « BOLOONA—Frenh Ring lb. 15c SALT C lb. bag |QJ “ BEEF ROAST-Cbuek Cutalb. 23c RASPBERRY JELLYQt Jjl : QTFAk 9Qr potatochips .....wjd V I Lflll " OUN ° £UU PORK & BEANS -land J OLEO-Vitamin Added 2 lbw. 29c MATCHESboxes JfJ * PEANI'T BI TTER? fc lb. lse ” .. » FlSH—Ready for the Frying Pan lb. 19c TISSU 2 4 roHs 19 fl I Armour** F jWAX PAPER Holl U Cloverteloom ■ J ; putter lbJ . Grapefruit 10for2l ie LIMA 8EAN5..—..... No. 2 can 10 c O ANGES—Jumbo Size " SYRUP—MapIe Flavor |Qm Arri Es-winw, «a- » I MOLASSES-Pure New Orleans . |Q C PotdtOCS Home Grown pt 29 „ WHEATIES box •a. celeby-fmoi * *W SWEETPOTATOES - SPAGHETTI tall can |Q C CABBAGE -Extra SolidH>• C PEACHES—SIiced gA- — PIE PLATES 5 for JQg SALAD DRESSING<!>• 21 ORANGE JUICEcan aA. MUSTARDQt 1 WHEAT PUFFSlarge bag «A- CATSUP 14 oz. bottle-1 JELLY—assorted flavors ... glass «A. HE,NZ & Soup* —- 2 fw * IOC DEL MONTE CORN CLIMALENE P & G SOAP IVORY SNOW B 0 L E N E Soften* Water-Uv** Soap. 1 O V/ I* ** i Tim* and Labor . . ’ Small Siie L,r * ate 6 for asc iic ioc »«« ; We Never Close- 24 Hour Servlet

ed ’h»l ’ll” U” <>” 1 ' [ wi-*t<-rn front hud capturi >1 • of*’’ ■ populated place* in -'4 h<»ur* mid I I hud «»mred victories in other ■ tor* Nonethele**. military ob»erv er* hero thought the Husaiu-i offm- * sive wu* »lowlug. probably liecau*e , ' of hnavy snow, although th* Ger-1 * mana reported rl»lng temperature. I In southern sectors were creating I transport problems for ’hem. *" Fifteen division* which the G*r- t i man* hud Intended *avlng f< r the * spring offensl**’ have been brown ( ' into battle on the southern ’rout. I 1 I the Russian* *aid. . I " Hirth rate for the U. H. In W* ’ was IT 3 per 1.000 popnlaH'vn. a-1 . compared with 16 6 In 191 -t the | a • year with the lowest rate.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY |j

Berne Scouts Gather Three Tons Os Paper Ib-rne. Ind. Feb I! Herne Roy Hcoui officiate announced today that more than three ton* of waste paper, magaaine* and old newspaper* were collected here last Naturdey in the «r*t monthly canvas* of the town. The Rcouts will make the <an»ass the fleet Haturday of each month, visiting borne In town. Meal scoutmaster* are in I hargr ot the work U. S. SOLDIERS GUARD COHT,HU*n r«OM -AOB ow» an agreement wheieby th* former I will cooperate in this defense mea-

sure in a m 1-in,, m I- *..,.‘’1 in the "The goveniiu,.,,, J hud indicated , U proval of B measure* ■ ■'The got, ~ k ■ can Repute*jß 'he forego n« have toen re,, . B of all.” ■ * s * he *!*• nfa,| » J I • 20 lh.. WhiJl .vlimeoKraph. £ood and drying for pen and ink <r?| DECATI'R Phone* moon, |ffil