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semirrs wowssed VOLUME 53—NUMBER 185 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1942

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Sale of Excess | Rubber Is Necessary to Get Fuel Card.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (U. PJ). ~Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced today that owners of passenger vehicles will be

; limited to five tires.

At the same time he announced

that Nov. 9 would be registration

day for nation-wide gasoline rationing, except in those eastern states where rationing already is in effect. Motorists in the present rationing area will be required, however, to file a tire inspection certificate with their local rationing boards by Nov. 22. “Mileage Rationing”

“While the nation-wide rationing plan in general is similar to the plan now-in. effect in 17 eastern states,” Mr. Henderson said, “It is meshed at every point with tire conservation, so that gasoline ra-

tioning in effect becomes mileage

rationing.” ‘The registration, which will begin on Nov. 9 in school houses throughout the nation, will be for the basic “A” coupon books, which provide for sufficient gasoline to drive an average 2280 miles a year—four rgallons a week. : &e Officials said, however, that application for supplemental rations can ‘be made at the same: time: if the motorists so desire. rn Mr. Henderson said motorists would see how completely gasoline rdtioning has been integrated with tire conservation when they make out their application forms. The forms will consist of a mileage ra-

' tion application blank and a tire

inspection report sheet. Must Sell Excess

Car owners will be required to list the sérial numbers of all tires which they own and if more than five are listed for any one car the motorists will be denied gasoline ration books until they have sold the excess tires to the federal government, “Gasoline rationing now becomes an integral part of the machinery for keeping our essential rubberborne transportation facilities running for the duration,” he said. “It is a vital part of the machinery because it will control the rate at which we are going to wear out “If that rate is held to the absolute minimum we hope to be able to

provide the tires and recaps needed |

to keep essential cars, trucks and busses rolling.” ;

50-YEAR-OLD SAFE "DONATED FOR SCRAP

Uncle Sam is going to have to play the role of a “safe cracker.” He’s going to have a half-century old safe added to his scrap metal collection, thanks to Clyde V. Montgomery, funeral director. Mr. Montgomery already has tossed the fence that stood around his funeral parlors at 1622 N. Meridian st. into the drive. And now he is going to donate the safe—one that has stood in the home for over 50 years. Meanwhile, Horace E. Abbott, county agricultural agent and chairman of the county salvage drive outside the city, appealed for the donation of more trucks to help pick up scrap. He estimated that children of township schools alone had collected approximately 700 tons of metal and because of the size of some of the donations and

the few trucks at his ‘disposal, he

is not equipped' for the. task. Any person or firm that has trucks and crews that are willing to donate their services were asked by Mr. Abbott to contact him at MA-1561. : $

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Virgil Pinkley . . . “I've seen what's been going on in Europe.”

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European Manager United Press Speaks Tonight at 8:15.

The war will last another “three to 15 years,” Virgil Pinkley, veteran European news correspondent, predicted today. ‘ . “Pick out a number between three and 15 and your guess is as good as anyone's,” the European manager, breakfast interview at the Columbia club. “It’s only wishful thinking to expect the armistice before three years from today.” : Mr. Pinkley came to Indianapolis for an address he will give at 8:15 p. m. in Caleb Mills hall of Shortridge high school sponsored by. The Indianapolis News. He came here with a vital message he hoped would “wake up” Americans. And he came with a background of 14 years abroad and 200,000 miles traveled in 43 countries since outbreak of the war.

Knows What’s Going On

“I don’t propose to stand as a military expert,” he said, “but I have seen what's been going on in Europe. “People. don’t seem to realize what we're up against in this war . « « politicians haven't told them the true problems we face . . . we can’t imagine our plight for we haven't seen fighting on our soil since the Civil war.” Pinkley warned that if the war is to end within the three-year minimum, “we will have to have all the ‘breaks on every front.” - He didn’t feel that that was probable. Regarding the home front production, he ‘said the United States was matching the axis powers in quality ‘and quantity of war goods, but, that it would be difficult “for us to pass them” in near future. “They have huge Stores in reserve,” he warned, “for they've been preparing a long, long time.”

SOLDIERS AT FORT WILL GET BALLOTS

Considered as Absentee Voters by State.

Marion county soldiers stationed at Ft. Harrison may vote by absent voters ballot under a ruling issued by the. state election board today. The state board ruled that for voting purposes Ft. Harrison is not a part of the county. ; The election board also decided to ‘ask all county clerks to keep their offices open until 9 p. m. after Oct. 19 to permit war workers who are working at plants outside

panied by two freeholders, and vote by absent voters ballot.

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WINTER COLD SPREADS OVER SOVIET FRONT

Nazis Indicate War May Shift to N. Africa or

To Defensive.

By HARRISON SALISBURY United Press Staff Correspondent Slackened operations on the Russian front and a flare-up of air war in the Mediterranean today suggested that winter may bring a shift of major operations from the cold-bound eastern sector to the warmer African sector. Reports from Berlin and Moscow

emphasized that winter is beginning|

to close down on the Russian front. Nazi reports mentioned bad weather in the north and central zones and Russian reports disclosed that troops in the ' Caucasus already have donned winter battle dress. The Nazis appeared to be applying their principal pressure in_the Caucasus to secure their position before winter snow chokes the mountain passes.

25 Planes in 24 Hours

The chief action front in the Mediterranean was Malta where the axis suddenly resumed heavy air attacks. British Spitfire squadrons based on the rocky island, which is key to Mediterranean ship-]. ping, had a field day, shooting down

in 24 hours. ) The axis attacks were

might be about ready to move. British reports suggested that Marshal Erwin Rommel may have another trick up his sleeve. : It appeared possible that the Germans, desirous of avoiding their heavy losses in J]ate autumn and winter fighting last year, were switching their strategy to an allout defensive inf Russia considerably earlier than last year.

Fear 3-Front War?

"Military quarters in London said that the statements of the Nazi radio supported the opinion that the Nazis have given up for the time being their attempt to smash Russian military power. : They held that this was tantamount to a Nazi admission that the allies are forcing them into war on two or three or more fronts—a predicament German military strategists have always sought to avoid. In the Caucasus fighting the Russians had brought up armored trains to ‘blast the A Germans and. were counter-attacking in considerable strength on the Terek river.

Report Soviet Reinforcements

Along the Stalingrad front Russian and German forces were busy strengthening their positions. A small railroad station outside of Stalingrad was reecgpptured by the Soviets. The British exchange telegraph agency reported that Soviet reinforcements were being brought up to the Stalingrad front. The Russians reported that the Nazi launched at attack with 50 tanks and 3000 men in an industrial sector of northwest Stalingrad. The Germans advanced somewhat at a cost of 2000 men and 20 tanks. One of Stalingrad’s tank factories was said to be turning out tanks again; | : The ' Russians reported fighting west of the Don river northwest of Stalingrad. This ht indicate that Marshal Semyon Timoshenko’s Stalingrad relief column had turned west in hope of forcing a major Nazi retreat. ?

LOCAL TEMPERATURES

st., when he was struck by an auto driven by John Handlon, 64, of 709 I. Alabama st. The accident happened

On the War Fronts

(Oct. 13, 1942)

RUSSIA—Germans gain slightly in Stalingrad street battle as Russians counter-attack in considerable strength in Terek-Mozdok sechor. Soviets recapture railroad station outside Stalingrad and announce that tank factory inside city again is producing.

MEDITERRANEAN—Land armies still inactive, but air battles raging night and day over Malta indicate Rommel may be preparing new campaign. Malta defenders claim 42 axis planes since Saturday.

WESTERN EUROPE—British bombers &ittack Nazi war industries; Danish army reportedly on alert as tension rises and belief mounts Nazis might put nation under harsh occupation rule, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC — Marines take offensive in Guadalcanal, advance westward as navy sends reinforcemets to replace cruisers Vincennes, Quincy and Astoria sunk Aug. 8-9.

FOR PROMISES NEW OFFENSIVE

Declares Nazis’ War of Nerves Boomerangs

“Through Europe. WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (U. P).

the N Afri campaign. N; evel oad “His

war of nerves against the axis into another phase today with a pledge of new military offensives not only to give Russia second front relief but to draw Japanese fire from the

Chinese. |, The second front market turned bullish again. The axis’ own war of nerves has boomeranged, Mr. Roosevelt reported last night in a fireside chat. It was broadcast throughout the world and continues today, to go to many

lands in many languages.

“For the first time,” Mr. Roosevelt said, “the Nazi propaganda ma-

chine is on the defensive. They begin to apologize to their own people for the repulse of their forces at Stalingrad, and’ for the enormous casualties they are suffer-

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Nazis String Barbed Wire

“They are proclaiming that a second front is impossible; but, at the same time, they are desperately

rushing troops in all directions, and

stringing barbed wire all- the way from the coasts of Finland and Norway to the islands of the eastern Mediterranean.” There have been four major statements of offensive or second front policy here in the past five and onehalf months and last night, Mr. Roosevelt uttered a fifth, as follows: . “As I have said before, many "(Continued on Page Five)

CAR HITS MAN, 72; INJURIES "CRITICAL

Benjamin Trout, 72, of 1441 Hiatt was critically injured today

in the 2000 block, W. Morris st. | "At City hospital, Mr. Trout was reported suffering from a broken leg and possible skull fracture.

SEEKS WIDER SECURITY

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Labor adopted today .as its “paramount legislative objective of the coming year” expansion of the social security law.

MARINES WIN MORE GROUND

: J 2 Jap Warships Damaged; U. S. Reveals Loss of

Three Cruisers.

(Photo of U. S. S. Vincennes and eyewitness stories, Page 10)

U. S. marines, resuming the offen-

expanded their position on strate-gically-vital Guadalcanal. Their air units damaged two Japanese cruisers. And marine, navy and army planes bagged 15 more enemy planes. ; A navy communique revealed these new operations—which occurred last Friday and Sunday— shortly after Rear Admiral John S. McCain, new chief of the navy bureau of aeronautics, declared that “we can hold the Solomons and ex-

pand.” He returned two weeks ago from the southwest Pacific.

40 Jap Ships Sunk in All

The expansion reported in today’s communique was to the west on the north shore of Guadalcanal. It was viewed as particularly significant in the face of heavy Japanese reinforcements landed on the island in

Only yesterday, the navy revealed that three U. 8. heavy cruisers— Q Vincennes and Astoria— were sunk in the opening phases of the Solomons action. American losses in the Solomons are three cruisers, two destroyers and four transports sunk; two destroyers damaged. Japanese losses are two destroyers known sunk, one probably sunk; a battleship, 14 cruisers, two aircraft carriers, six destroyers, four transports, three tankers or tenders, two cargo vessels and five unidentified ships damaged.

Worth the Price

The. United States had paid a high price for footholds established in the Solomons, but the implication was clear that they were worth the price, and more. ‘The whole allied strategy in the South Pacific is involved in the Soon SPeatin. To those who wo discount ‘ the importance of the islands, the De uDustan that (Continued on Page Five)

TANKER TORPEDOED OFF OREGON COAST

Sub Believed Japanese; Ship Towed to Port.

“A WEST COAST PORT, Oct. 13— (U. P.).—Rescued crew members of a U. 8S. tanker said today that their ship had been torpedoed by a submarine, believed to be Japanese, and that they had left it burning but still afloat 25 miles off the Oregon coast. The navy said that the tanker was torpédoed Sunday, Oct. 4. Only one member of the crew of 48 was lost. The tanker was drifting, her engines shut off for minor repairs, when the submarine opened fire. Naval authorities said that despite the .two or three torpedoes the tanker remained afloat and was towed to port for salvage opera-

tions.

IN SOLOMONS|

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (U. P.) —

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Strong Men—'

OUR SURVIVAL

4 “All of our combat units that go overseas must consist of young, sirong men . . . the more of such troops we have in the field, the sooner the war ‘will be won. « « « "—President Roosevelt in his fireside chat

\Best Report of ~ Drive Expected Tomorrow

. Leaders of the United War Fund drive predicted today that tomorrow’s report by 5000 volunteer workers, would be the largest single report

to date; even topping last Wednesday's report of $150,000. . Workers will hold their fourth report meeting in the Riley room of

the Claypool hotel.

placed on the vital needs of that part of .the war effort. This includes support of the local USO, Indianapolis. Service Men's centers, county defense council, child care and relief agencies and character building agencies of the communnity fund. The $1,500,000 drive will aid (1) the home front, (2) men in service in both this country and abroad, and (3) civilians in allied countries with medical supplies and relief.

WAR: FUND FACTS

4th report meeting. Tomorrow Noon Drive ends ...........0 ee...Oct. 23

Gifts from employee groups continue to.be one of the features -of the drive. ‘Many groups are following the suggestion that they subscribe on the basis of one hour's pay per month for 12 months. In line with this suggestion, drive leaders announced that: The firm and employees of the Irdiana Gear Co, subscribed $6000 rejwesenting 200 per cent of its quota. Firm and employees of the Lilly Varnish - Co. pledged $5000, representing 142.8 per cent of quota—all one hour per month or better. Firm and employees of the Klieber Dawson Co. gave $625, representing 102 per cent—one hour per month or better. ' Firm and employees of the Packard Manufacturing Co. contributed $5200, representing 173 per cent on

or better.

Willkie to Visit Rushville ‘In Two or Three Days’

“As to flippant statements made

It has been designated as “home front day” with special stress

the basis of one hour per month|™

6000 TO DIRECT COUNTY DIMOUT

Half Million People to Be Affected ‘by Biggest

Defense Test.

Six thousand volunteers were being mobilized today for the biggest test yet of civilian defense, here—

a county-wide dimout from 9:30 to

10 o'clock Friday night. During the half-hour, all homes and business ‘places, except war plants, are to be darkened. Defense officials said nearly a half million persons will be affected. The Marion county jail and the city police station were blacked out last night as a preliminary test of Friday’s dimout.

Switches Thrown Quickly

Sheriff Feeney said the 100 switches in the jail were turned off within 14 seconds of the blackout signal. The next step in the county's preparation against the possibility of an air raid will be a surprise dimout, when the night of the dimout will be announced but not the hour. The final step will be a blackout ordered by the army, which is said to be anxious to conduct such a

plants make Indianapolis an outstanding possible enemy objective.

Study Bomb Handling

, Ogt. 13 (U. P.).—DepMinister Clement R. Att-

SIN BALANCE”

LETTER WARNS

Senate Military Affairs’

Committee Opens Hear-

ings Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (U. P.). —Speaker Sam Rayburn announced today that the house would pass legislation this week reducing the draft age to 18.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (U. P.).—Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson today asked congress for speedy en= actment of

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hearings on the bill tomorrow. “Never before in its history has the American nation more urgent= ly needed exceptional soldiers,® Stimson said in a letter transmitted to congress 13 hours after President Roosevelt had warned the nation's parents that the draft of 18 and 19-year-old youths is “inevitable.”

Need Is Urgept -

“The harsh fact,” Stimson wrote the senate and house military afs fairs committees, “is that we bh a high responsibility td our gene: tion and to those to come—an Ww ent, immediate responsibility to 4d velop with the minimum delay the finest army in the world, not only armed with the best and most plen:

tiful implements of war, but coms

posed of superlative fighting men, who, man for man surpass in ine genuity, in self-reliance in determs.. ination and in stamina the best sol«' diers available to our enemies, | “The urgency of this task cannot be over-emphasized; our own sure vival is in the balance. Its accoms plishment demands the substitution of current necessity for our peace time preferences, and the necessity is this: “That our army be animated by the youthful enthusiasms and resil=

ience of spirit which has surged through all earlier American armies,

the youth of our land we remember the terrific pace of modern war, that we realize, above every consideras tion the imperative necessity of

sible more efficient, more deters

mined, more ardent than Eu and Asia can produce after 10

Youth Is Adaptable {5 He said that 18 and 19-year-old Jouthg sare peculiarly well ada to tary training.” “Their sponse to leadership, their recov from fatigue, their enthusiasm ‘flair for soldiering’ are excep as compared with older age he said. . Adding that induction of men the 18 and "19-year age would do less to disrupt agricul and essential war industry (Continued on Page Five)

POLL TAX VOTE DUE PASSAGE CONCEDEL

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (U. P.).~ Opponents of the poll tax were ¢¢ fident today that the house wo give a b pf 110 : proposal to pr actio of poll taxes as. a prerequisite voting for the president, vice pre dent and members of congress.’ Representatives from the eigh southern states which still payment of polP tax to | to vote had not given up the fighty but they admitted it looked like &

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