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ree Are Killed Here In New Year's T raffic

, two men and a woman were Killed in Indianapolis trafic. Clarence Garringer, 30, of 1712 i Montcalm st, and an unidentified . man walking with him, were killed

instantly at 1:30 o'clock today when | 4 3

struck by a car driven by Melvin (Hap) Atherton, 39, of 1221 W. 35th st., a former prize fighter and now & professional referee. _ Atherton, who was arrested and - tharged with driving while drunk,

‘said the two men walked out in front of his car at 16th and Montcalm sts, and that he didn’t see . them until his car struck them. * Efforts were being made by police to identify the man walking with Mr. Garringer. . Mrs. Parson Arrested

* In a similar accident at W. Washington st. and Belmont ave, Mrs. Amelia Carsten, 62, of 70 N. Addison ‘was fatally injured shortly after

er at St. Vincent's hospital. Carolyn Joa Ofiver, 13, of WauI, ughier,:

RETIRING GHIEF OFFERS SERVICE

Morrissey Willing to Stay

‘As Patrolman; Resigns In Tears.

Michael ' F. Morrissey, who resigned as a member of the Indianapolis police department yesterday,

4 today: apparently was willing to go

back on-duty-—even as. a: patrolman —if the new city administration

y-ijured. ‘wants him,

rvere seeking a hit-and-r whose car struck and ] on David Stein, 5 of

ylvania and St. Clair sts. slightly injured. the steering rod broke on a by Robert Kimmaman, 27 st, it plunged into jole in the 1400 block, jan st., shortly after mid-

mmaman and three companI$ slightly injured. The car

ON DEAD MAN VILLE, Ky., Jan. 1 (U. P.). } hopes of 37-year-old Robert Anderson to cbtain exonof guilt in the robbery“of golfer Marion Miley and mother were pinned today on a who has been dead almost a

3 said the man’s name, them by Defense Attorney Cahill Jr, and represented

yed bartender with a pord who was killed in a wl last February.” ey, famed golf star, and Ego Miley were slain in Br, 1941, during a $130 robBe Lexington, Ky., Country

ee-week campaign clinight by a bond auce Claypool hotel, the In- § B'nai’ Brith sold $1,rth of war bonds. B'nai Brith members the chairmanship of William 58 solicited both individuals $ in the sales drive. Last 450 persons bid in war R33 items auctioned off at

agk B. Kammins, Pith, na Milton J. re

“I'nis is the hardest thing I've ever had to do,” said the retiring chief as he handed in his resignation. “But I think I need some protection.” Observers interpreted this as Morrissey’s bid only for a protection of his pension rights. Retiring as chief, he cannot be called back to duty at a lesser rank unless he so prefers and his attitude indicated he would be willing to do this if he was assured of his pension stability. He handed Will H. Remy, new president of the safety board, a letter as he resigned and he made some comment to the effect that he was placing one in the mail to Mayor Tyndall. There were tears in Morrissey’s eyes as he handed his letter of resignation to the safety board, with which Mayor Reginald Sullivan was sitting. He tried to crack a smile, but it didn’t quite come. “You've been .a grand chief, (Continued on Page Three)

OTTO RAY IS NAMED DEPUTY BY SHERIFF

Democrat Will Be ‘General

Investigator.’

Otto ‘Ray, who served two terms as sheriff and once was president of Machine Busters, Inc., a Democratic factional campaign organization, today became one of the key deputies under Sheriff Otto Petit, Republican. Sheriff Petit said the ex-sheriff would be a general investigator of the major criminal cases, including vice and gambling, “Mr. Ray will be a follow-up investigator on all important cases. . « « Were going to enforce the law during this administration, you know,” Mr. Petit said. Sheriff Petit admitted he might get some “kick backs” for appointing a Democrat to a key job. but explained that “Mr. Ray campaigned

for several Republicans this year.”

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{prevailed in New Year's

America today greeted the new year, expressing hope fot victory in 1943 and confidence that axis military might would be at least crip-

pled before another year ends. The conventional note of hilarity celebrations from coast to coast, although it was tempered by war-

“But the millions free to celebrate]

Id more spending movey than

First Fire Call Fake—As Usual

As usual, one of the first runs the fire department had to make on New Year's day was a false alarm. Arriving at Merrill and Missouri sts.,, shortly after midnight, firemen found no (fire but arrested J. T. Davis, 537'S. West st., on a charge of turning in the alarm. Davis was standing on the street corner watching the Procession of fire trucks.

WALLACE CAUTIONS OF K WORD WAR 3

Urges International Air

Corps to Assure Peace.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 (U. P). —Vice President Herry A. Wallace said last night that high axis leaders, realizing that they will lose this war, are already “laying the foundation for world war 3, and peace must be assured by the united nations with force if necessary. He recommended an international air corps as a chief implement of enforcement. - Mr. Wallace said in an interview with Raymond Clapper which was broadcast to the nation and shortwaved to all parts of the world: “It seems to me that foursout of five Americans are convinced: that Is a good thing to use:pwer. io enforce peace . . . force is uippriant —but it is not enough. Force! without justice would sooner: or. later make us into the image: of: ‘that which we have hated in;the nazis.” The far-reaching goal of the new world-wide democary, he said, will be to preserve “the liberty, equality, security and unity of the united nations—liberty in a political sense, equality of opportunity ‘in. internation trade, security against war and business depression due’to: international causes, and unity of: purpose in promoting the general welfare of the world.

BAN BOTTLE TOSSING IN DOWNSTATE ‘TOWN

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Jan. 1 (U. P.).—A new year’s eve communique from the Jeffersonville city administration commended. citizens for obeying : the law which i states that empty liquor bottles should: be destroyed. But the street is no place to break them, officials protested. City Attorney Albert Meranda warned that “with tires unavailable, motorists who toss ‘bottles on the streets are to be considered crim-

inals and dealt with accordingly.”

celebrants and attended parties at service men's centers. . Dimouts were enforced along both coasts, affecting New York’s Times Square and Broadway. Hotels and clubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles began their celebrations long before midnight because of a midnight deadline on liquor sales. At midnight in Philadelphia the bell in Independence hall—not the

*| liberty bell--tolled.

Defense Workers a aman on Jobs

TYNDALL TAKES OATH OF OFFICE

Republicans Take Control Of City and County

Government.

By NOBLE REED

Control of Indianapolis and Marion county governments passed from the Demoerats to the hands of newly elected Republicans today with a score or more 'of simple inauguratioh ceremonief at the court house and city hall. The only Democrats in the county government still at their posts today were Circuit Judge Earl R. Cox, who has two more years on the bench, and County Treasurer Walter Boetcher, who has another year in office. Mayor Robert H. Tyndall took over the city government at high noon today following a simple inaugural ceremony in which he was given the oath of office by Dan V. White, new judge of probate court. In the same ceremony Frank Noll, new city clerk, and new members of the city council were sworn into office. Later Clerk Noll was to give the oath of office to newly appointed members of various city boards and department heads. Following the inauguration of the mayor, the new city council was to hold an organization meeting at which John A. Schumacher was (Continued on Page Three)

TOUHY, TWO PALS PUT IN ‘SOLITARY’

Gangsters Back at Prison They Escaped From.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1 (U. P.) —Roger (The Terrible) Touhy and two of his henchmen began 21 days in solitary confinement at Stateville prison today after their 11 weeks of stolen freedom. Touhy, Edward Darlak and William Stewart were returned last night to the prison from which they escaped with four other on Oct. 9. The FBI, whose agents rounded up the gang in two spectacular raids Tuesday, still held Basil (The Owl) Banghart pending a decision on his final custody. Matthew Nelson awaits transfer from the Ramsey county jail at St. Paul, Minn., to Stateville. The remaining two members of the gang, James O’Connor and St. Clair McInerney, were killed during the FBI raids.

\U. S. Greets New Year With Hope of Victory; More Work, Less Whoopee in Indianapolis

To hundreds the traditional night for frivolity was just another on the night shift in a defense plant turning out weapons and equipment. for men of the armed forces. Although several year-end parties did usher out the old and welcome in the new, the horn tooting was subdued. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight had a mostalgic refrain as the celebrants sang “should old acquaintances be forgot and never brought to mind” and remembered many & friend now in ‘his counfry’s service in some far

; corner: of ‘the globe.

SL were in evidence at.

State Offers Aid to River

Towns Facing Flood Per

Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana cities met flood emergencies to as the crest of the swollen Ohio river rolled southward toward its ju

tion with the rising Mississippi.

Governor Schricker ordered heads of state departments to ready to answer any emergency calls from flood-threatened areas of state and telegraphed mayors of a 40D Ohio river towns offering s

aid if it becomes necessary.

“If it becomes evident that voir]

community is imperiled, you may} count upon the facilities of the state of Indiana to help protect the lives and property of your people,” the governor said in the message. The offer was sent to Lawrenceburg, New Albany, Aurora, Canmneitorr, Rising Sun, Tell City, Vevay, Rockport, Madison, Evansville, Jeffersonville and Mt. Vernon. Although Indiana flood observers doubted that the continuing rise in the Ohio and its tributaries would reach emergency proportions, Capt. William P. Weimer, acting adjutant general of Indiana, said the 3000 members of the state guard would be available in case of emergency. He said guard officials were keeping in telephonic touch with the situation in southern Indiana. Superintendent Don F. Stiver of the state police said his organization, too, was in close touch with the situation and would be ready on a moment's notice to move in. Dr. Thurman B. Rice, state health board secretary, said steps were being taken-to prevent disease outbreaks and the health department's portable water chlorinator already has been .sent.into the threatened area for possible emergency use. Governor Keen Johnson of Kentucky also offered full assistance of his state government to protect life and property along the banks of the Ohio and Kentucky rivers.

61 Feet at New Albany

At New Albany last night the Ohio river reached 61 feet, six feet above flood stage and residents of Aurora, Ind., prepared to evacuate the business section in the face of a predicted... 60-foot crest. Chief immediate concern of public officials was a considerable area of unpicked corn in lowland fields and plans were’ being made to recruit cornpickers to ‘salvage as much of the crop as possible before water spills over into" the fields. Behind, in the upper reaches of the river and its tributaries in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, ‘thousands were left homeless: and ‘millions: of ‘dollars in damage was caused by the receding flood waters, Some war production plants resumed work today while others prepared to resume as soon as possible. In eastern Pennsylvania, engineers sought to bring the swollen Susquehanna and other rivérs under control, while reports from central New York state indicated that waters were receding in the Mohawk, Chenango and larger Susquehanna rivers. The Willamette river in western Oregon left its banks and .drove (Continued on Page Three)

NIBLACK BEGINS NEW 4-YEAR BENCH TERM

Judge John Niblack was sworn in today as judge’ of municipal court 4 for a four-year term to

which he was appointed recently by Governor Schricker, :

He was given the oath of office: by Judse Jobs MeNeltiaf spunich |

APPAREL RATIONIN: MAY GOME | IN 194,

Prodiots 15 5 Per C Cent Cut |

Consumers’ Goods.

~ “WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (U. F) Civilians face a 15 per cent cu: supplies of consumers’ goods personal or household ‘use in compared with 1942, according government reports. A report predicting that civi goods will be affected by “more different kinds of shortages” year has been prepared by the - production board’s office of civil: supply. It is estimated that approxims : 50 per cent of consumer expen tures goes for food and rent, costs of these items will rem comparatively stable. Curtailm:

will fall mainly on the other h:

of consumer expenditures with estimated 30 per cent cut in vilian budgets for clothing, ho; hold furnishings and personal sc - ices. The effect of such a cut sho: prove relatively “gentle pinch,” ©

official said, as against wartio

shortages in other countries. . Further simplification and sta ardization of ‘products to cons:

materials and labor is ° sty : is under ‘+ a second column which drove down

by the WPB. Some rationing apparel is a possibility for 1943

RAF AGAIN ATTACK:

WESTERN GERMA!! -

LONDON, Jan, 1 (U. P)—R; i air force planes bombed object v

in western Germany last night,

{air ministry announced today.

The air ministry’s commun did not disclose the exact object It was-the first time’ allied p! had attacked Germany in if

Duisburg. Eleven planes were in that raid. ! The air ministry disclosed. fighter command planes ‘ atta« railway targets in. northern Fu: and. bomber command - airc : mined enemy waters. ' Two British bombers were ing.

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British 4 Ropor

. LONDON, Jan. 1 (U. BB warships were believed bat German naval unitd'" today northern waters where ‘they damaged an enemy cruiser

"midnight which reported that 1589

~/the Russians were driving on fol-

+! tant Geman base of Kotelnikoviski,

.'| peared on the verge of collapse.

.| losses in the last six Weeks was|go

since Dec, 20, when they lamba | ¢ jTévesled in ,Russian ‘communiques

's| the *| entire; German garrison at | Stalingrad had been tiquidated, but «| the official’ versions of the commu»inique did not bear out these re-

"| axis troops had-been killed and 137.-

od Battling

probably sunk a: destroyer in ! es sa, Sngagemen: : «| conditions, Operations continue.” It was believed that no German|

1| volved in the battle, hi k understood to the largest vessels

RUSS SAY NAZI TOLL IS 315,065

"Report New Gains on Three Fronts; Add-Speed in

Rostov Push.

. MOSCOW, Jan. 1 (U. P.).~The - Red army, surging forward on thueg fire, fronts in its massive winter offen.sives,” killed 1900 more axis troops | yesterday, raising to 315,065 {he number of ‘the«-enemy effectives ‘killed or captured in the last six i'weeks, it was announced today. New gains were reported by the “Soviet mid-day communique at ! Stalingrad, northwest and south"west of the city, on the middle '| reaches of the Don river, and on the central front northwest of MosCOW. |" The communique was not so spec- . tacular as that issued just after

, towns and villages had been lib= erated, 22 divisions encircled and ;' 36 more routed and 312,650 axis -|troops killed or captured in six i| weeks.

Take More Prisoners

It added 1900 more soldiers killed 1/ to axis casualties, however, and re- -| ported 515 additional prisoners. Southwest of Stalingrad, where

lowing their capture of the impor-

the Soviets continued their powerful drive which . threatened the Caucasus ‘gateway of Rostov from the East. Rostoy’s peril was increased by

(the Stalingrad-Caucasus railroad | toward Salsk, and a third army moved toward the city in the vicinity of Voroshilovgrad, approximately 80 miles north-northwest of Rostov.

German Losses Staggering

The whole German front south and southwest of Stalingrad ap-

The staggering total of German

issued around midnight. (There were radio ‘reports that

ports.) The official summary said :175,000

650 captured before Stalingrad, on ‘the middle Don and southwest of Stalingrad since Nov, 19. when the winter offensives started. Today’s communique raised these figures.

‘orthern Waters|

‘when last seen was in a sinking

1 | capital ships, such as the Gneisenau, Scharnhorst or Tirpitz were inCruisers were

majesty’s ships macle| p | with an enemy force in - northern’ waters. During ‘the en-| Germans, press ir "* suing engagement an enemy cruiser / was damaged and withdrew, an en-| |] emy destroyer was severely hit and

I 000 POUNDS

OF BOMBS SET

GIGANTIC FIRES

More Than an Half of Jap Defenders Killed; No

- Americans ‘Lost.

Correspondent Olen W. Clements of the Associated Press was chosen hy lot to represent. all press associations in the greatest mass raid of the Pacific war on Christmas eve. Clements rode in’ the lead bomber. His eyewitness dispatch follows.

By OLEN W. CLEMENTS Distributed by the United Press

ABOARD A BOMBER OVER WAKE ISLAND, Dec.

124 (Delayed ).—Huge Ameri- | can bombers plunged today on

unsuspecting Wake island and

‘plastered the Japs with 76,+

000 pounds of bombs in the biggest mass raid of the Pa-

cific war. Possibly more than half the Jap defenders were killed. There were no Americans lost. Intense fires were started both on Wake and Peale islands. The Japs were caught in bed one minute after midnight. Their anti-aircraft | fire, ‘which didn’t start until long after the first bombs exploded, was wild and the frightened Japs could be seen in the brilliant moonlight running madly for their dugouts.

crashed: all over both islands. Fires crackled everywhere, “This Is It, Boys’ Precisely at midnight the flight ‘leader, Col William A. Matheny, of Carrington, N. D., flipped on his radio and called to the long line of planes behind him: “This is it, boys. Im going ta get those yellow The nose of his plane slanted down. The engines roared. There beyond the nose of his bomber lay Wake island where for 16 days, ane year ago, United States marines made one of the most gallant last stands in the world’s history. : Faster and faster the bomber plunged in, its nose pointing to & | long row of buildings on Peacock Point. The island was blacked out. Co-pilot Lieut. E, H. Carey of Gridley, Cal, four engines” and drowning out the increased speed and the decreasing altitude to Matheny. Down and down the pjane sped, its occupants watching on all sides for signs of anti-aircraft fire. None came. 1 Red Flashes From Below: Matheny pulled het nose ‘ups Suddenly brilliant red flashes wers§ seen below, The bomber was streaking through the air at terrific speed. “When are you going to turn

-|loose those incendiaries?” Matheny '|asked the bombardier, Lieut. D, D. Manchester, of Spokane, Wash.

“Gone sir,” replied the lieutenant, and at that moment a huge flash was seen. Planes on each wing let theirs at the’ ‘same time, when the mel turned his ship, everyone of the buildings in that long row were afire. * No Japanese was seen to run from them. © @ Still there was no anti-aircraft fire. Dozens of more bombc=: began to hit*all sections of both islands, Finally after what seemed an eternity, a few Japs managed to reach two ack ack guns and let go wildly. Shells burst fully six thousand feet above and two miles away from the nearest American

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{On the War Fronts

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MOSCOW -— Soviets kill

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Then more and more.