Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 December 1941 — Page 16

GR1e MANILA CLAIMS BIG JAP LOSSES

. 200,000 Residents Flee to Hills as Bombings in Area Continue.

} _ MANILA, Dec. 9 (U. P).—United ‘ Btates defense forces were officially : feported ‘today to have inflicted “considerable” losses on Japanese air squadrons attacking the Philippines but officials still withheld . comment on reported enemy land operations on the islands of Lui bang and Mindanao. Lieut. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander-in-chief of the Amerjcan forces in the Far Bast, said the Japanese “sustained considerable aerial losses” in attacks on island ' objectives, including Nichols Field Just south of Manila. The attacks ranged from Luzon Island, on which Manila is situated, to Davao on Mindanao island in the south. Clark Field near Manila was (reported heavily damaged, while Iba and Taguegarao were bombed.

Fires Started

The heaviest Japanese attack, which started some fires south of Manila, was by moonlight at 3 a. m., but enemy planes were over the islands again this morning. A total of 200,000 residents of Manila went to the hills for safety. Gen MacArthur said that the American defenders suffered losses in the fighting, but that the number of planes lost by both sides was a military secret. Reports circulated that Japanese troops had landed on Lubang Island, which lies off the entrance to Manila Bay, but officials refused

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Internal Revenue collector, to support the nation’s war effort by purchasing the stamps. The Rev. Fr. Joseph V. Somes of Christ The King Church, addressed the student body on the perpetuation of democratic principles.

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ROY F. MAINS FUNERAL IS SET

Transportation Supervisor | For Streetcar Firm to Be Buried Tomorrow.

Roy PF. Mains, transportation supervisor for the Indianapolis Railways, died yesterday in 8t. Vin. cent’s Hospital after a two<month iliness. He was 63. Mr. Mains had been an employee

of the street car company 25 years and was stationed for many years at the intersection of Washington and Illinois Sts. He has been a resident of Indian apolis 30 years, coming here from Vevay, He was born in Covington, Ky, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Vevay. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cloe Mains; a son, Harold Mains of In dianapolis; a brother, Walter Mains of Boston, Mass, and a sister, Mrs. Hessee Sample of Anderson, Ind. Services will be held at 9 a. m. tomorrow in the Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary. Burial will be at Vevay,

Ralph E. Copeland

Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m, today in the Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary, for Ralph B. Copeland, 1030 Broadway, who died Sunday in his home, Burial was to be in Crown Hill, Mr, Copeland was 56 and had been connected with the Standard Oil Co. until forced to retire several years ago due to illness. At one time he served as clerk in the County Treasurer's Office,

The pageantry contrasted the Minute-man of 78 with the modern, defense worker, representing the spirit of ‘41. Sale of the

stamps has been under way for several weeks in Indianapolis high schools.

comment. They also declined comment on earlier rumors that Jap-

10:30 a. m. tomorrow in the Bellaire Methodist Church for Mrs. Rigby who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs ? Bertha near Burial will be in 8 the Oak Hill Cemetery at Kirklin,

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Mrs. Luella Rigby Dies Here at 71

Funeral services will be held at

Luella

Ploughe, Westfield.

Mrs. Righy was

resident here 25 Her home as at 49668 Manlove Ave.

Born in Oincinnati, O., he had lived most of his life here. Sure vivors are his mother, Mrs. Lillian D. Copeland, with whom he made his home, and an uncle, Charles F. Copeland, former City Councilman.

Mrs. George W. Heiny

Private funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. tomorrow in the Wald Funeral Home for Mrs. Mins

LAUDS CULVER FOR SERVICE TO COUNTRY

Indiana is fortunate that it has| an institution like Culver Military Academy, Governor Schricker told alumni here last night.

odds would be heavily

one capital ship was lost in the

have at Singapore, Japan has 11,

War Moves Today mer im

Japan's method of attack gives a clue, in two days of war, to the strategy which she hopes will

prevail against

That plan is to keep our naval and air forces scattered so that they cannot be concentrated against Japan proper, or anywhere United States has naval™nd air superiority, but it is divided in the defense of two Oceans, a vast cone tinent and many island possessions or objects of Japan's strength, on the contrary, is centered wholly in the If the United States could mass the bulk of its naval

defense. Pacific Ocean. strength, properly supported by the in favor of an American victory in a mass engagement if fought outside of Japanese waters,

U. 8. Leads in Sea Strength The United States, provided only

Pearl Harbor raid, has 16 battleships. To these would be added two and possibly three which the British

In, other categories, except for a slight inferiority in cruisers, the United States also excels Japan, Japan thus acted swiftly to pre vent an American concentration in the Far Bast. Her attack ranged over 6000 miles of ocean. American bases from the Philippines to Hawaii have been attacked, Two thousand miles farther east is the Pacific Coast of the United States. If it actually was Japanese planes which caused the alarm on the Pacific Coast last night, the intent is obvious. It would not be 80 much to cause material damage, although en would be accomplished if pose sible.

Berlin Works With Tokyo

The main purpose served is to keep American air and sea forces on guard there and away from possible battle areas to the west. Japanese submarine raiders in those waters would have the same effect. The above is the first conclusion to be drawn from the preliminary developments of the war. Assuming that Japan is working in collabora« tion with her Axis partners, as even broader pattern may presently emerge, About the only thing lacking in an actual state of war between the United States and Germany is the declaration of it. Now rumors are

Speaking at a dinner meeting at the Columbia Club he expressed his

personal gratitude that the academy “has produced and is produecing a great number of men who will lead portions of America's forces during the present crisis.’ The Governor was introduced by David ©. Braden, president of the Indiana Culver Club. Attending from the academy were Brig. Gen. L. R. Gignilliat, board chairman and adviser to Secretary of War Stimson; Col. A. R. Elliott, post adjutant; Col. J. W, Henderson, direc tor of admissions, and Brig. Gen. D. Wray DePrez, retired.

nie M. Heiny, who died yesterday | at her home, 5820 N. Keystone Ave. | Burial will be in the Greenfield] Cemetery. Mrs. Heiny was 51, the wife of George W. Heiny. Surviving besides the husband is her son, Harry Hunt Heiny of Indianapolis,

Max E. Baker

A former employee of the U. 8 Rubber Co. and a North Side resident several years, Max E. Baker, 1057 W. 30th St, died yesterday in his home, Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Helen Baker; a son, Don E. Baker, |

G. 0. P. GLUB HEAD

Mark W. Rhoads, chairman of

CUBA IS EXPECTED

in the Army Air Force; a daughter, | Miss Virginia Baker; his father, Albert Baker, and a sister, Mrs. Lois

including the aircraft carrier Bearn,

current that Germany is about to take that ultimate step. It presumably would not be an idle gesture but a preliminary to some form of attack on the Atlantic side.

Seize Martinique

There are islands in the Atlantic which the Axis might try to Qeeupy, in spite of British and American naval domination of the ocean. The French island of Martinique, controlled by Vichy, is one, There are some French naval units there,

Such action would entail the consent of Vichy. There has been no indication that the French have even tentatively agreed to Axis use of their navy. There have been signs, however, that Vichy is weakening.

the might of the United States.

in the Far Bast. The

air arm, in the western Pacific, the

ORDERS ISSUED IN CASE OF RAID

Keep Cool and Lie Down If an Alarm Comes, LaGuardia Urges.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 9 (U, P.).— F. H. La Guardia, director of the Office of Civilian Defense, yesterday issued the following proclamation: “Should an air raid come to your community you can help by doing a few simple things. Co-operate by following instructions: “Above all, keep cool. Stay at home; get off the street or in a shelter in an air raid. If an alarm comes, put out lights. When bombs fall, lie down, whether at home ‘or outside. In a raid, stay away from windows, “The only purpose of enemy air raids is to try to stampede and confuse you. Don’t let them do it! Don’t scream--keep quiet and do not run for shelter--walk., Don't believe wild rumors. Await official notice from local officers, “Keep your radio turned on. Trust the air raid warden. He is your friend. He will help you lick the enemy, Your governor, mayor and county officials are on the job. Stand firm, America! “This is not a complete set of rules—-more are coming.”

Car! S. Jay, 58,

Dies in Cleveland

A FORMER resident of Marfon, Ind, Carl 8. Jay died yesterday at Cleveland. He was the brother of Mrs. Harry L. Foreman, 3835 Washington Blvd, Mr. Jay was 58 Besides Mrs. Foreman, he is survived by his wife, Marie Jay; a son, Dr. Are thur N. Jay of Indianapolis, and two grandsons. Services will be held at 1:30 p. m, tomorrow in the Buchanan Funeral Home at Marion. Burial will be there.

MOTHER-IN-LAW OF PASTOR DIES

Mrs. Ada Avery Was 84, Lived at Rothenburger ‘Home Here.

Mrs. Ada Boys Avery died yes. terday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lelia Colvert Avery Rothe enburger, 3320 Ruckle St., after an illness of 10 months. Mrs, Avery was the mother-ine law of Dr, William F. Rothenburger, pastor of the Third Christian Church, She was 84 and was born in Ithaca, N. Y. She had lived here 15 years. Besides her daughter, she is sure vived by a son, Elroy Putnam Avery of Buffalo, N. Y,, and five grandchildren, The Rev, Charles M. Fillmore will conduct funeral services at 4 p. m, tomorrow in the Montgomery Fue neral Home. Prof. Ross J. Griffith will assist and burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery at Buffalo,

James R. Washburn

James Richard Washburn, 4919 W. 11th St, died yesterday morne ing at his home. He was 70 and had been a resident here seven years. Mr, Washburn was born in Gos« port and was a member of the Gosport Christian .Church, Survivors are a son, Harry Washburn of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Patton of Terre Haute and Mrs, Hattie Glover of Cincinnati, O., and three brothers, John N. of Normal, Ill.; Bennett of Hayworth, Ill, and Webster Washburn of Gosport. Services will be held at 10 a. m, tomorrow at the Conkle Funeral Home, Burial will be at Gosport.

Owen L. Jolley Owen L. Jolley, 2333 E, Riverside Drive, died yesterday after a month's illness. He was 64 and had been a resident here 25 years, Survivors are his wife, Grace; three brothers, Loyd and Charles, both of Lafayette, and John of Crawfordsville, and two sisters, Mrs, Kirby Risk of Lafayette and Mrs, Jane Haggard of Detroit, Mich,

WORKERS PLEDGE SUPPORT

FT. WAYNE, Ind, Dec. 9 (U, P.) ~The executive board of the International Harvester local, U, A, W.-C. I. O, today pledged ‘come plete co-operation and support in this hour of crisis to our nation and our employers for a complete victory of our armed forces.”

NAZIS CLAIM FIVE SHIPS

BERLIN, Dec, 9 (U, P.), — Four enemy merchant ships totaling 14,000 tons and a destroyer were sunk from a British convoy east of Dundee, Scotland, yesterday, the High Command said today. The sinkings were credited to the air force,

Pinkerman, all of Indianapolis.

TO JOIN U. S. IN WAR

the Republican State Committee's speakers bureau in 1940, is the NeW HAVANA, Dec. 8 (U. P.) —Con-

the opening of the sale of defense savings today at Technical High School. Thousands of pupils of one of the nation’s largest high school heard the plea of Will H. Smith, anese residents had attempted an CAUTION URGED uprising on Mindanao Island, where the greatest Japanese settlement in the Philippines centers around IN RADIO NEWS Davao, It was believed, however, that the situation was in control in Min- ee — danao. | Raid Lasts 10 Minutes ‘War Department Issues An announcement said that at] least one Japanese plane had been Rules; Asks Stations shot down near Davao and that the pilot was shot and killed as he To Ban Rumors. attempted to escape. (A German radio report said that| WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (U. P).— nine planes had been shot down in| The radio branch of the War Dea Japanese attack on Wake Island, [partment has sent a memorandum but did not state the nationality [to all radio stations for their guldof the downed planes.) " |ance in broadcasting war casualty Officials said that reports of the lists and other war news. Text wh effectiveness of the Japanese air|the memorandum follows: taid on the Nichols Field and Ft.| In line with the co-operation of | McKinley area near Manila appar. radio news wire services with the ently had been exaggerated in the radio branch of the War DepartUnited States. They said that one ment, the following is for your inBomb fell near Ft. McKinley, and formation and we request immedithat there were a dozen casualties [21 transmission to your radio Recluding One Xilied |“) Broadcast of casualty list 1 & " . Tas 2 ) SU. a De a rap mdent who No casualty list will be released 10 minutes. {until nearest of kin have been noti(Royal Arch Gunnison, Mutual|fied. They will be available for im. Broadcasting System correspondent, | nediate broadcast upon réleast reported from Manila that Ensign | from the wires, To eliminate undue however, it is suggested

president of the Washington Town-

R. E. White of the U. 8S. Navy also | Anxiety,

were killed in action at Guam. He! also sald three marines—Corp.| Albert Legatto, Corp. Harry E| Anderson and Private James W.| Bogg-—were in a serious condition | as a result of the attack at Davao. Mr. Gunnison sald a Japanese aircraft carrier from which 200 planes had been operating had been sunk, but the Navy refused to confirm or

that only names of persons in your immediate listening area be broadcast. Avoid Rumors

No network will broadcast a complete list although newspapers will publish them, Names of casualties when released should be broadcast in regular newscast periods, or in groups in times set aside for that

ship Republican Club, succeeding | Harry L. Gause. |

ing Elliott, George W. Eggleston and | Mrs. G. F. Kleder, vice presidents; | “unite in this crusade which we are Georgia Shideler, secretary; ard Lowther Jr, John M. Miller, legal counsel.

| gress was expected to comply today with President Fulgencio Batista’s request for a declaration of war on Japan, President Batista issued a proclamation last night, urging Cubans to

Other officers named at a meet- | last night were: William |

Rich- | peginning alongside the United and States.” He reviewed Cuba's “his- | torical attachment to the United

In a resolution, the club pledged | States, the leader of this hemisphere

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deny the report.) purpose, and not as flashes, interrupting regular program service. Rumors of casualty names should not be broadcast. No surmises of persons believed to be on casualty lists should be broadcast until confirmed in official releases from the War Department. 2. Broadcasting secret

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CALAIS RAID KILLS 37 VICHY, Dee. 9 (U.P) —Thirty-

seven civilians were killed and 20 dent seriously planes bombed Calais, France,

injured when British occupied

yesterday.

and ideals.” A crowd of 6000 marched to the Presidential palace and shouted for a declaration of war on Spain as {well as on the Axis powers. PresiBatista told the crowd: “If the United States declares war on Germany, Italy and Spain, Cuba will follow within 15 minutes.”

The War Department re-ampha-sizes the statement Secretary Stimson made Sunday concerning restrictions on the broadea:t or pub. lication of information regarding the strength, position, or movements of the United States troops outside the continental limits of the United States.

Must Be Official

This statement also covers all] troop movements in the United States or from the United States to outlying posts unless same is | officially announced. 3. Transmitter protection. Station managers desiring mili tary protection of transmitters {should immediately contact the |commanding officer of the corps area in which the transmitter is located. (Consult map in relation to radio stations and corps areas distributed by NAB) 4 State news editor groups. District NAB directors are re- | quested to send to E. M. Kirby, chief, radio branch, War Department, immediately, names of State chairmen of news editors and program directors as set up at recent district NAB meetings. 5. News release. The War and Navy departments soon will establish a regular schedule of official communiques pos- | sibly for release twice daily so that broadcasters may present war news in a more orderly scheduled manner. Radio branch, War Department.

DIES OF WOUNDS NEW CASTLE, Dec. 9 (U. P).— Paul D. Gray, elementary school teacher at Lewisville, died yesterday at the office of a Lewisville physician of wounds inflicted by a rifle. Gray, 27, had attended Oakland City College and Butler University.

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