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Lt YOUR Antwtr to Bombs bo BONDS. Buy War Bond and Stamp TOIA? Contribute to tba mr tfrort of four nation. Fatrtot dm, your own Mir-protect Ion, demand that YOU do your part NOW1 Us The MAIL TRIBUNE Want Ad Way Quick Results t Small Cost Medford Tribune Full Associated Prtti United Press Thirty -seventh Year. MEDFORD, OREGON, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1942. NO. 121. haw News Behind The News by Paul Mallon Washington, Aug. 10 Before Mr. Roosevelt sat down to write his veto of the farm bloc's rub ber bill, he was advised by his congressional lieutenants that he must make some effort to sat isfy farm anger or his veto would be over ridden. This, no doubt, is at least one rea son why the President nam ed an impar tial and ag gressive man Bernard Baruch to head inquiry in Paul Malloo to his own WPB's rubber policy, congressional leaders The thought that without some such concession by the White House, they could not quell the congres sional rubber stampede. Their quelling efforts were further aided by the fact that congress is in virtual recess until Septem ber, and many administration representatives were ready to change their votes for the sake of avoiding a dis-unifying action if provided with a reasonable out. One who did not change was Senator Gillette, who has been telling friends for some days that he has uncovered leads In his sub-committee rubber inves tigation which will make a big ger explosion than teapot dome if proven true.. DEADERS have wired or writ- ten suggesting further ex planation of the points set forth in my letter of August 4th to Mr. Davenport of life in re sponse to his question: "If you were President, what would you do immediately to improve the war effort and make more certain of victory?" The ideas were too tersely presented, they complained. First point was that I would switch the armed services and all Washington from their de fensive mental attitude and (Continued on Pmg Pourk AH Medford business men were urged by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce today to attend a meeting in the Guild hall of the Episcopal church at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday, at which time L. L. Ray, attor ney for the Eugene district of the Office of Price Administra tion, will cover the general maximum price regulations. Ray will also answer all ques tions pertaining to the filing of cost-of-living commodities list. posting of prices in the stores and other points relating to the subject. Washington, Aug. 10 (IV The marine corps announced today the promotion of 65 lieu tenant colonels to the temporary rank of colonel. Among them was John B. Wilson, Corvallis, Ore. SIDE GLANCES TRIBUNE REPORTERS Doc E. W. Barmim picking blackberries and yanking teeth all in the same morning. Marcia Stanley stepping from a car right into a big irrigation ditch. E. C. (Jerry) Jerome becom ing ilmo.M a fixture, and good one. as fairground ball park muter of ceremonies. 4. J I T ti like ONE CRUISER LOST NAVY'S MISSION Large Number Of Jap Planes And Surface Units Put Out Of Commission. Washington, Aug. 10 (IP) Admiral Ernest J. King, an nounced today that American forces had landed in the south eastern Solomon Islands with the purpose of driving out the Japanese apd permanently occu pying this strategic area in the Southern Pacific. The announcement was made in a statement which said that "heavy fighting is still in prog ress' and that the American units engaged so far have had at least one cruiser sunk and two cruisers, two destroyers and one transport damaged. Reports Iscomplet Information as to damage In flicted on the enemy Is incom plete. King reported, but in cludes "a large number of planes" as well as surface units "put out of action." King's statement: "(1) Offensive operations by united states-naval and other forces looking to the occupation of islands in the Tulgai area in the southeasterly Solomon Is lands, have now been underway for about three days. "2) The operations are under the immediate command of Vice Admiral Ghormley and under the general control of Admiral Nimitz. Certain of the forces under General MacArthur are cooperating. "(3) The objective of the cur rent operations is to expel the Japanese from the Tulgai area and to make use of that area for our own purposes. The enemy have been In process of consoli dating their positions, in which their purpose has been not only to deny them to us but to use them as a base of offensive op erations against our positions which cover the line of com munications to Australia and New ealand. "(4) An initial surprise was enecxea . ana piannea landings accomplished. The enemy has counter-attacked with rapidity and vigor. Heavy fighting Is still In progress. "Our operating forces are em ploying all available communi cations in the conduct of the op erations, so that our information is incomplete, but it appears that we have had at least one cruiser sunk and two cruisers, two destroyers and one trans port damaged. "Likewise, information as to the extent of damage inflicted on the enemy Is incomplete but includes a large number of en emy planes that have been de stroyed and surface units put out of action. "(5) This operation In the Tul agi area is significant in that it marks our first assumption of the initiative and of the offen sive. All of the previous opera tions In the Pacific, however succesful, have been essentially defensive In character. "(6) It should be understood that the operation now under way Is one of the most compli cated and difficult in warfare. Considerable losses, such as are inherent in any offensive opera tion, must be expected as the price to be paid for the hard won experience which is essen tial to the attainment of far reaching results." Admiral Robert Lee Ghorm ley, 88, is commander of United States naval forces in the South Pacific. He is one of the navy's better known officers and has been in his present Job with headquarters in New Zealand sinZce last spring. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, 37, is commander in chief of the United States Pacific fleet and as such Is responsible for naval tperations extending from the Bering Sea into the southern most reaches of the Pacific. F1HK LAKIi HBHHS Hi I They Shot Her is tha craw of the army Japaneia-hald Waka Island. Thay told the story of th fight at an Interview at tha Hawaiian air force headquarters. Standing daft to right): Bobadiar Sgt. C. B. Phillips, Onada, Tann.t Lieut. C. B. Walker. Portland. Ort.i Major G. B. Globtr, San Angalo. Tex.) Llaut. H. W. Smith. Bangor, M. Asst. Radioman J. F. Llllli. Williamsburg, la. . Knullng (1-r) Asst. Engineer R. A. Fries, Chera bersburg. Pa.) Gunner E. H. Caton. New Bedford, Mass.) Gunner Sgt, J, T. Sanford, Long Island, N. Y.I Radioman R. L. Holliday, Milwaukee, Wii.t and Engineer Sgt. H. R. Inman, Scranton, Pa. This photo radioed from Honolulu to San Francisco. Production Lag Blamed on Civilian, Military Leaders Washington, Aug. 10 (P) Asserting that the war pro duction effort "continues to lag," a special congressional com mittee declared today that "there has nowhere been evidenced any intention on the part of responsible officials, civilian or military, to regard it as their Job to demand maximum output or to move heaven and earth to get it." In a special report, the com mittee investigating national de fense migration told the House "the crucial summer of 1942" found in existence "no co ordinated plan for all-out use of our productive capacity." 'The authorities charged with responsibility for developing such a program have been trans ferring their responsibility, and hence any opportunity for direct supervision of these operations, to the already overburdened armed forces," the committee said. The report added that the re cent alignment of the war pro duction board "does nothing to correct this situation." Opposing compulsion in man power mobilization "except as a last resort," the committee said the Increasing demand for compulsory powers "seems to reflect a basic failure to under stand the Job." Sponsors Of Oregon Union Control Law Petition High Court Salem, Aug. 10 (JP) Spon sors of Oregon's union control law, passed by the voters four years ago but later declared unconstitutional, asked the state supreme court today to recon sider the decision in which it ordered the sponsors to file ex pense statements In connection with their campaign to obtain passage of the law. The sponsors are the Assoc! ated Farmers of Oregon, Oregon Business Council, Eastern Ore gon Wheat League and several individuals. The sponsors, after refusing to file the expense statements were sued by D. E. Nickerson, Portland, executive secretary of the State Federation of Labor The court probably will de- lav consideration of the netition contend that Nickerson . acted improperly in filing the court action without first having asked the secretary of state to force compliance with the cor rupt practices act. wh'rh re quires filing of the expense statement. Down Japs at Wake Island flying fortrast which shot down Congers Son-ln-Law Inventor Of Simple Gas Attack Breather Lieutenant Colonel William E. Caldwell of the chemical war fare school at Edgewood Ar al, Md., who has invented a war gas emergency breathing tube designed to protect an individual temporarily in case of a gas attack, even though no regular g mask is available, is the son- in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Conner of Route Z. with nis wife,, the former Dorrls conger, h is stationed at Edgewood Arsenal for the duration of the war. Lieutenant Colonel Caldwell is a member of the Oregon State college chemistry staff and is on leave of absence. A description of the invention was recently received by Professor Emeritur John Fulton of Corvallis, former head of the chemistry depart ment at O.S.C. Union Head Would Bar Messengers From Crooner and Dog Valet Roles New York. Aug. 10 VP) Telegraph messengars should confine themselves to deliver ing telegrams, not singing them, says Joseph P. Selly. Furthermore, they shouldn't be called on to take the dog out for a walk or make a fourth at bridge. Selly, who Is president of the American Communications asso ciation (CIO), demands the Im mediate elimination of such services on the ground they constitute a serious Impediment to wartime communications. , "The telegraph Industry is a war industry," he wrote In letter to Chairman James L. Fly of the federal communications commission in which he cited alleged instances of official mes four out of tlx Jap fighters over Washington, Aug. 10 (IP) President Roosevelt today nomi nated Cols. Joseph L. Philips of Pasco, and Fred W. Llewellyn and Lowell W. Rooks of Seattle to be brigadier generals. He nominated Brig. Gen. Muir S. Fairchild of Seattle to be a major general. They were among nominations of 24 briga dier generals for promotion to major generals and of 81 colo nels to brigadier generals. Among the latter were a num ber of prominent reserve and national guard officers, Includ ing Colonel Hanford MaeNider, of Mason City, Iowa. Several times decorated for bravery in the last war. MaeNider later was national commander of the American Legion, assistant sec retary of war, and United States minister to Canada. Other national guard and re serve officers promoted includ ed: Colonel Edwin Whiting Jones of Huntsville. Ala., now build ing the Alaska highway. He has been a member of the Alabama national guard for many years, sages being delayed for many hours. "Over Its circuits travel mes sages which make possible our whole complex manufacturing and distributing systems. No impediments should be permit ted to hold telegraph operations during wartime below the max imum level of efficiency. "The most obvious Impedi ment to achievement of a maxi mum level of efficiency for wartime communications is con tinued handling of fixed-text messages, dog-walking, singing telegrams and other non-essential services." - Both Western Union and Post al Telegraph spokesmen, when approached on the matter, said special services never were al lowed to interfere with official messages. &llL(o)Kli J Bombay Ik.- (PdilnlliSS . t As Workers Quit Mills; Policeman Fire on Mobs RUSSIANS BLAST TO FOILGERMANS Tremendous Explosions Are Heard In Oilfields As Nazi Tank Forces Near. By the Associated Press . Dispatches telling of tremend ous explosions heard on the Caucasus front indicated today that the Russians carrying out their scorched earth policy, were dynamiting the menaced Maikop oilfields, toward which powerful German tank forces were smash ing through sagging red army defenses. ... A Russian communique said the linea - guarding the Volga held firm under assault north west and southwest of Stalin grad, but acknowledged with drawals close to the Maikop fields and the Jutting spurs of the Caucasus foothills. Rtds Fall Back The Russians fell back In the Armavir region, 60 miles north east of Maikop after a fierce en gagement. The Germans were reported "striving hard to ad vance." Another withdrawal was made under heavy German pressure In the Kropotkin area, 60 miles north of Maikop, the Moscow communique said. The Germans, who have claim ed the capture of Kaikop, Kro potkin, Arnv.vir. and Krasnodar, 55 miles northwest of Maikop, said their forces thrust 170 miles southeast of the oil field center and seized Pyatigorsk. They claimed to have reached the north slopes of the Caucasus range along a 250-mile front. Dasparale Resistance The Germans described Rus sian resistance on the Stalingrad front as desperate but said the Red army counter-attacks there were repulsed after bitter fight ing. The Russians said the Axis onslaught was beaten to a stand still In the Kletskaya area, 80 miles northwest of Stalingrad, and northeast of Kotelnikovskl, 95 miles north of the Caucasus, Red army counter attacks were making further headway, the Russian war bulletin reported. It said severe 1 communities had been recaptured and Russian bridgeheads west of the Don had been widened. The air war across the Eng lish channel flared anew after two nights of bad weather. st rone forces of Brltisn Domo era showered explosives and In cendiaries on OsnabruecK ana other objectives in northwestern Germany, and bombed docks at Le Havre, France, ana airneiai in the low countries. Six Bombers Lost The British said six bombers were lost In the attacks. Three German bombers were reported shot down In scatterea nigni forays over England. Maj. Gen. M. W, Clark, com mander of U. S. ground forces in Brital.i, said yesterday that United State troop coming over "by the thousand upon thousand" were not being train on in "lit on the defensive." "The sooner a second front could be opened, the better," he added. The Egyptian land front re mained quiet, but heavy United states bomber dealt another blow yesterday to the Axi sup ply port of Bengasi, hitting one ship and damaging others. Tom by RiotS I baseball American (First Gam) Philadelphia 4 5 1 New York 14 0 Fowler , Wolff and Swift, Wagner; Ruffing and Dickey. AT Opening of Camp White Ex change No. 2, the second of several projected Exchanges, was announced today from the Headquarters, Camp White. Located near the 91st Division Headquarters, the Exchange con tains a soda fountain, general merchandise department, and a six-chair barber shop, - to - be completely in operation this week, -and clothing facilities for officers. Two or three more of the Camp Exchanges will be opened this week, according to Major Merrill G. Gailer, Camp White exchange officer. Opening of the initial exchange last week made a big hit with the men of that particular section. The others will doubtless prove a popular. Every effort has been made. Major Weller explained, to em ploy local people In the Camp Exchanges. When completed, he said, the Camp Exchange sys tem will employ several hundred persons. There is an urgent need for experienced girls and wo men for various departments, re vealed Major Weilcr. Qualified persons especially from the local vicinity should write the Camp White Exchange or contact the personnel director in Building 3582. GILNIORE CO. SAFE TOILS CRACKSMAN An attempt was made ome time last night to break Into the safe of the Gilmore Oil com pany. Stewart and Riverside avenue, but the culprit succeed ed only In damaging the big strong-box, according to Donald K. Bagley, branch manager. The attempted burglary was discovered this morning by Ivan Harrington, tank truck sales man, when he reported for work. Bagley said a sledge ham mer had been used on the safe. breaking much of the concrete in which it was embedded, and that a wrench wa obtained from the warehouse and driven into a money slot in an effort to pry it open. Handle and dials of the safe were also knocked off. Bagley said entrance to the office was effected by breaking the lock on the front door. WHILE FEE AWAY In the absence of Judge James Alger Fee, who flew to Portland this morning to attend to some court matter there, today' morning session of federal court was recessed until 10 a. m. Tues day. Judge Fee Is due back in Medford In the morning. Current session of federal court is being held for the pur pose of arranging for the trial of numerous condemnation suits i involving Camp White land. E DUE TO GANDHI'S ' DEADLOCK CALL Repetition Of Bloody Moslem-Hindu Rioting Feared Soldiers At City Posts." By Prrnton Grover Bombay, Aug. 10 UP) The All-India Congress party's cam. palgn of mass civil disobedience gained momentum today as worlvrs left their jobs In 18 mills and rioting flared anew in Bombay, where police fired Into a large and turbulent crowd which refused to disperse. Violent disorders broke out In various -parte of the city, with demonstrators stoning suburban trains in one area and buralraf ' a government grain (hop In an other, 23 Wounded Twenty-three were sent to the hospital with bullet wounds suf fered when police fired twice in to the Dadar district of Bombay. In Poona police fired on a group, mostly of students, near Porsur- ambhau college, and 14 were re moved to a hospital. Schools and colleges there were closed. Goondas, the Hindu name for hoodlums, threw bottles through . windows. At Lucknow, police fired also on a crowd of striking univer sity student who were trying to form a parade. Thirteen were arrested. The work stoppages in tome Bombay mills were in response to Mohandas K. Gandhi's "do or die call for a "complete deadlock" by strikes and all other non-violent mean. . Fear Greater Trouble As the campaign entered Its second day amid shootings, showers of bottles and shout of demonstrators, there were por tents of even greater trouble ahead. Bands of Hindus stoned some Moslem shops In the "trouble area " of South Central Bombay. Police have the greatest fear of repetition of the communal Moslem-Hindu riots which have followed previous civil disobedi ence campaigns. These riots often were the bloodiest and the most difficult to suppress. Throughout the city troops were stationed In groups rang ing from a dozen soldiers to full platoon. They evidently were being shown largely for moral effect, however, tor they were not par ticipating with the police in breaking up disturbances. But they carried their rifles. Curfew, Rain Help The curfew from 7 p. m. to daylight plus rain kept the city quiet last night, but tne mio morning saw a renewal of the) disturbances. In a two-hour drive through the troubled area my car wa shot at several times. Rowdies threw bottles, pots, rocks and anything they could hastily seize from stands of nearby shops. The windows of the automo bile were smashed and I wat showered with glass fragments. The car was dented In half a dozen place but I received only a few stinging pelts from the broken glass. . v Washington, Aug. 10 (PiK ::i2 cotton crop of 13.085,000 bales, largest since 1937, was forecast today by the agriculture department's crop reportlnf board.
