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15437 10 PAGES HONOLULU, TERRITORY OF HAWAII, U. S. TUESDAY, MAY 5, 194210 PAGES rkick PRICE FIVE CENTS Japanese Land on Corregidor was announced officially today that 6 MILLION MEN IS SET AS GOAL FOR ARMY Class 3-A Induction Called for in Bill Offered in Senate WASHINGTON. Mar 5. (UP) It Japanese landing attack upon Manila bay were "progressing.

Board Changes Traffic In order to conform to Order dmtmatinr a larre area of the the 100 Yl A iTv6 A fr A A fa) fa)rn)nnro trlcted tone, the board of supervisors this afternoon adopted a resol-utlon affecting traffic adjaeent to the area. The board banned parkins on Ilalekaawila fit. from Fort St. to Sooth Ft, and on Queen St. from Kaahumana RU to Sooth St.

Two way traffic was restored on Halekauwlla St. from Fort St to Punchbowl St. It Is now a one way street. House Group Changes Stand on Commissions May 5. 0 The house military afalrs committee reversed its previous stand today and approved legislation permitting the commissioning of "specialist from civilian life.

Chairman Andrew J. May said that the present proposal met the war department's objections as stated by Undersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson today. The new proposal provides that War Secretary Henry Stlmson should file with congress, twice a month, reports showing the names, Vages, addresses and qualifications of men commissioned. Will Send Troops If Need Arises Hull Says America Has Eye on Martinique As Vichy Refuses To Give Up African Island LONDON.

May 5. CTV A Vichy broadcast said today that British forces attacking and landing on Madagascar consisted of two cruisers, four destroyers, two transports and probably a carrier. Two British planes were reported as having been downed. The broadcast said that British forces are attacking Diego Sua res. the Madagascar naval base, from the rear, while warships and squadrons of airplanes are assaulting the harbor from the front.

RAF Attacks Zccbrugge, Belgium Objectives A ft- I i if I i i L--vA A r' 1 J. 1 1 LONDON, May 5. (U.fO Royal air force fighters and bombers made four sweeps over occupied territory today, In one of which a formation or Bostons escorted by fighters atUcked objectives at Zeebrogge in Belgium, it was reported authoritatively. Four enemy fighters were reported destroyed and six RAF fighters were missing. Seek To Break Transportation Bottlenecks- WASHINGTON, May 5.

(JF Federal Intervention to break state and local transportation bottlenecks Impeding the war effort may be undertaken, Joseph B. Eastman told a conference of state representatives here today. Mr. Eastman Is the federal transportation coordinator. Previously Chairman Donald Nelson of the war production hoard, demanded the removal of nonessential transportation hindering laws and regulations.

Russians Claim Successes in Newflffensiyes LONDON, May 5. (U.P) Russian dispatches today reported new "offensive operations" and claimed successes on the Kalinin and Leningrad fronts. WASHINGTON. May 5. (UP.) United States forces arc ready to back up British occupation of the strategic French Indian ocean island of Madagascar if necessary, Secretary of State Cordell Hull said today.

Meanwhile, Senate Majority leader Alben Barkley Nazi Planes Attack Train at British Station LONDON, May 5. (U.P.) The Berlin radi planes last night launched several Iow-i bourne station and that a train Just drawing several direct hits. Wife Slayer Sentenced To Hang (Special Star. Bulletin Wireteas) WAILUKU. Maui.

May 5 Saf-fery J. Brown. Honokahau, was found guilty late Monday of murdering his wife on February 23 end sentenced to death by hanging. The verdict was reached by a military commission, over which Maj. Gen.

James A. Woodruff presided, in the 2nd circuit courtroom here. It was the first death sentence In the territory since martial law was proclaimed December 7. According to Gen. Woodruff, the military governor is the onlv per Germans Claim Soviet Attacks Repulsed BERLIN, May 5.

(Broadcast Recorded by UP In New York) A Finnish communique from Helsinki today announced that repeated soviet attacks on Louhi were repulsed. The communique said that during Monday's fighting, the Russians lost over 500 dead as well as various losses Inflicted by effective Finnish artillery fire. FLEET COMMANDER AT MIDWAY: Admiral W. Units, commander in chief of the U. S.

Paclfis fleet. Inspects Midway Island the occasion of bis presentation of awards to marine corps and navy personnel who assisted in repelling an attempted raid on the Pacific outpost by a Japanese four englned seaplane the night cf March 10--Official navy photograph, U. S. Paclfio fleet. Guardians of VMivay Decorated by Nimifz Marine corps aviators and naval personnel mho hvp jmarded th VOiA IMPORTANT: The Island of Madagascar Is Important from a military standpoint.

It covers the Cape of Good Hope, at the southern tip of Africa, and flanks the ap proaches to the Red sea and the Sues canal, as well as being threat to India. That Is why the United Nations have taken it be fore axis could get there first. Chinese Halt Japanese On China Border CHUNGKING. May 5. (A1) Gen.

Chiang Kai-shek made a radio broadcast to the people of China saying "We must prepare for a long time war and greater difficulties in the future." He announced that national mobilization act will become effective throughout China today and asked his countrymen to restrict their consumption of prod nets and Increase production and to place all of their resources of labor and skill and knowledge at the disposition of the nation. CHUNGKING. May 5. (U.R Chinese forces have halted Japanese troops advancing on Chukok (Kyk-hok) on the Chinese-Burma frontier and fighting is continuing with "unabated ferocitly," an official communique announced today. A military spokesman announced earlier that Japanese troops armed on the Chinese border near Wanting which is on the Burma road.

He said the Chinese already have started guerrilla warfare in Burma, especially in the Tsungyi area. Japanese forces have invaded Yunnan province after driving through Burma and are now crossing the shallow Wang Tang river 670 miles from Chungking, a military spokesman announced today. He added that the situation in Burma "is admittedly serious, but there is no alarm among our people or in the rank and file of the Chinese army." "There will be no relaxation. he said, "in our efforts to resist. "We owe a heavy debt to our badly outnumbered allied forces." At the present time, he said there is bitter lighting progressing around a Burma-Cnina bordertown.

This town, he said, is still in Chinese hands. The destruction of the Chinese section of the Burma road, it was added, is not yet necessary, but the Chinese are prepared to carry out the scorched earth policy if necessary. With this Chinese military statement it was noted that the Japanese, in less than two months, have driven up from Rangoon a distance of 500 miles and are now at China's back door. AVO Battles Japanese CHUNGKING, May 5. (U.PJ The Central news agency reported today that 27 Japanese planes raided the Burma road town of Paoshan west of Yunnan Monday afternoon and were intercepted by a group of American volunteer fliers who shot down one of the bombers.

All members of the American Volunteer Group returned safely. i'A 1 ir Britain, Netherlands Sign Agreement LONDON, May 5. (U.PJ Great Britain and the Netherlands have signed an agreement in which they "reaffirm their determination to prosecute the war to a successful conclusion and recognize the importance in their common interest of maintaining the Netherlands armed forces," a joint communique today according to the Dutch Aneta news agency. Aneta said the agreement was signed by British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and Dutch Foreign Minister Dr. E.

N. Van Kelffens. Patriots Raid 14 Japanese Occupied Cities CHUNGKING, May 5. W) Central news agency (Chinese) reports today that patriot bands had made big raids since April 20 against 15 Japanese occupied cities including Shanghai, Nanking, Hangchow, Nanchang and Amoy. Loyal Chinese within the cities cooperated by throwing bombs and starting fires and creating turmoil.

Many bomb explosions and tremendous fires occurred in Shanghai, Central news agency, added. The dispatch described Shanghai as a dead city. Midway islands acainst enemy threats since December 7 have schieved Island fortress ef Cerregidor In Rules of the military governor's office Honolulu waterfront area at a re- ty that German ks against East-ae station received of carrying eight were sent against Pilsen. The air ministry added that there were no details available as yet regarding the effectiveness of the raids but air experts noted that they were carried out despite bad weather. -Only three bombers were lost.

Experts termed the night's work as "one of the Royal air force's most Impressive achievements" of the war. British defenses and fighter planes shot down four Germans three over France and one over south England. (The Skoda plant, in what was Czechoslovakia, is one of the most famous armament works in the world. It played a big part in the equipping of armies in the first World war and was particularly noted for its manufacture of large caliber siege guns. The plant is situated almost on the eastern border of Germany and the western border of Bohemia.) Supply Ships Attacked LONDON, May 5.

(JP) Coastal bombers hit at least four German supply ships and probably a fifih off the Netherlands and Norway, the air ministry announced today. Two more, reportedly, were hit in Kristiansand harbor, it was added. Germany Attacked LONDON. May 5. The RAF carried the air offensive to Germany for the second time within 24 hours early today following smashing new daylight blows Monday at Le Havre.

A communique from the air ministry said some casualties and damage had resulted from raids by the luftwaffe on the south coast of England, evidently in retaliation for Turn to Page 3, Column 4 high recognition, it was announced today at headquarters ef the fleet. Admiral Chester W. TCimitz. commander in chief cf the Pacific fleet. WASHINGTON, May 5.

(UP) Possibility of a United States army of 000 men was mentioned to day by Undersecretary of War Robert Patterson in testimony before the house military affairs committee. Mr. Patterson said that in an "army of 6.000.000 men" not all officers would be "the very best men." He did not elucidate further but official sources fre quently have discussed an eventual force of 7,000.000. The war department has set 600,000 men as the army's objective for 1942. Almost simultaneously.

Senator Robert Taft introduced legislation which would provide for induction into the army of men with dependents according to family status. Explaining his bill. Senator Taft said local selective service boards created confusion by establishing different regulations for dependency deferments. "There is hardly a man todav under 45 who is able to make any plans for the future," Senator Taft said. His bill would establish the fol lowing order of dependency classes to be called for service: 1.

Men under 35 unmarried or who married after September 16, 1940. 2. Men between 35 and 45 vears of age who are unmarried or who married since December 20. 1941. 3.

Married men under 35 without children. 4. Married men over 35 without children. 5. Men under 28 years of are who were married before the draft who have children.

6. Men between the ares of 28 and 35 who were married before the draft and who have children. 7. Men over 35 who married he- fore December 20, 1941 and who have children. Senator.

Taft said under his clan. each class would have to be exhausted before the next could be called. Cmdr. Anderson Is Cable Censor For Hawaii Area Censorshin of radio and table traffic to and from Hawaii was placed this week under the direction of Cmdr. Milton H.

Anderson. USNR, who arrived recently from the national office of censorship in Washington, D. C. Cmdr. Anderson has been on duty in the New York and San Francisco stations of the office of censorship.

Cmdr. Anderson takes over the office temporarily held bv Lt. Cmdr." Harvey C. Kelser, USNR. who will be his assistant.

He will be in charge of a staff of about 100 navy reserve officers and men in charge of cable censorship here. A graduate of Annanolis. Cmdr. Anderson served 17 years In the navy. He transferred to the fleet naval reserve in 1924 and was with tne New York headquarters offices of the Mackay Radio 6s Telegraph Co.

until his recall to active duty with the navy. Cmdr. Anderson saw service In World war I as communications and radio officer on the staff of the commander. U. S.

naval forces in France, and after the war as fleet radio officer on the staff of the commander in chief, U. S. Atlantic and battle fleets. The Honolulu office of cable- censorship covers a key area in the office of censorship's control of communications which link the United States with the rest of the world. The office at 1160 Bishop St.

Is responsible for the censorship of all radio and cable messages entering and leaving the islands, for all radiotelephone traffic with the mainland and for all radio broad casts originating in the islands for mainland networks. The cable censorship office Is separate from the postal censorshiD in the federal building, under command of Maj. H. R. Shaw.

Maj. Shaw's staff censors all mail leaving Hawaii. Both offices are under the direc tion of the office of censorshin in Washington, of which Byron Price is national director. American Day To Be Observed Here I Am an American dav. ero- claimed by President Roosevelt for May 17, will be observed by the Honolulu Junior Chamber of Com merce, it was announced today.

The JCC, which sponsored a program at Kapiolani park last year to commemorate the occasion, will probably restrict its observance to a radio broadcast, it was said. However, plans now are tentative. Schools will not hold special pro grams. Instead, they will join with the junior chamber in holding the oratorical contest finals which are set for that day. The American Legion auxiliary will sponsor a broadcast from KGMB from 12:15 to 12:30 May 17.

with Mrs. Verna Clark, national executive committee woman, as Paker. jj.Jta,Jti tfitisii IPlames Bomnfa) Key EazQ Mms Plant SYDNEY, May 5. (U.R5 The Sydney Sun reported from London today that British Air Marshal A. T.

Harris, commander in chief of the bomber command, saJd in an interview that American and British bombers eventually will make the Germans "scream for mercy." "I have not the slightest doubt that the day Is coming when the United States and Great Britain will put over such a bomber force that the Germans will scream for mercy. Marshal Harris was quoted as saying. "If I could send 20,000 bombers over Germany tonight, Germany would not be at war tomorrow." following the regular weekly conference of legislative leaders with President Roosevelt, said Mr. Roosevelt is satisfied with British action in landing on Madagascar. Speaking at his press conference, Mr.

Hull said United State. Vichy relations are being conducted on a day to day basis. He said the United State also Is giving close attention to Martinique, strategic Caribbean French island. When asked whether American troops would be sent to Madagascar Mr. Hull called attention to the state department's earlier statement which asserted that the United States would not hesitate to have American troops or ships used at Madagascar if it became necessary or desirable in the war against the axis.

With reference to Martinique, he said the United States has observers VICHY. May 5. W) Jules Brevie, secretary of state for the French colonies, asserted today that the French In Madagascar had resolved to defend the island against the British. He saluted the defenders and added that "the valiant troops are guarding the honor of the French flag." This was the first official Vichy reaction. Informed sources asserted today that "there is a possibility that the Japanese may take the boldest course and strike directly against Madagascar." These sources added that it was believed that the Japanese would first seek to secure bases at Ceylon or Mauritius.

The allied naval position in those theaters is obscure. in Puerto Rico and various other Caribbean areas who are in a posi tion to watch the situation through out the Caribbean. May Force Laval's Hand Meanwhile, diplomats believed that landing of the British forces on Madagascar with approval of the United States may force French Chief of Government Pierre Laval to make whatever moves he now contemplates only at the conveni ence of the United Nations. The state department's official announcement regarding the move against Madagascar, on which Japan long has cast longing eyes, was interpreted to mean that a complete break in United States-Vichy relations or even a declaration of war would follow any "warlike act permitted by the French government against the governments of Great Britain or the United States." President Roosevelt already has served notice that the United States would seize French territory "in any part of the world" to prevent its use for military purposes by the axis. Such a warning was contained in his fireside address of a week ago.

Laval Rejects FDR Note VICHY, May 5. W) Chief of Government Pierre Laval asserted today that he had received a note from President Roosevelt demanding that France should not defend Turn to Page 3, Column 1 them to place teams in the football field this fall, but others are going ahead with plans. The schools most likely not to have teams are Kamehameha and Iolanl. However. McKJnley and Punahou are definitely interested and it is also likely that Farrington, St.

Louis and Roosevelt will be represented. Most of the larger and older boys have left school for the duration of the war to work on defense Jobs which, league officials point out, means that the players will be smaller sd lighter ttian usual. LONDON. May 5. (JT) Royal air force bombers attacked the vast Skoda armament works at Pilsen last night and struck in telling force against Stuttgart and raided docks at Nantes, the air ministry announced son who can change the finding of i the commission.

Brown, a county worker and father of seven children, shot his wife with a 12 gauge shotgun after she ordered her husband and children out of their home. Brown then turned the gun on himself, attempting suicide. Taken to the Pioneer Mill Co. hospital in Labaina, Mrs. Brown died of hemorrhages.

Brown is recovering. It was the second time in American judicial history that a military commission has tried a civilian on a purely civilian charge, authorities here said. Kamaaina residents expressed the belief that Brown is the first person on the island of Maui ever to be given the dea'Ji penalty. National League REDS NOSE OIT GIANTS IN 10 INNINGS CINCINNATI. May 5.

In a tight bang up ball game which went 10 Innings, the Cincinnati Reds squeeied through a 2-1 win over the New York Giants here today. Frank McCormick's Infield single drove across the winning run. It was Bucky Walter's first victory of the season. New York ISO Cincinnati 2 5 0 Schumacher and Danning; Walters and Lamanno. American League DI MAGGIO'S BAT HELPS YANKEES WIN NEW YORK.

May 5. WV-After keeping the Yankees in the game with two homers in the fourth and the sixth. Joe DiMagglo tripled for the deciding ran in the 10th inning today as his teammates defeated the Chicago White Sox, 5-4. Chicago 4 1 New York 5 2 Rlgney and Turner; Lindell, Borowy and W. Dickey.

Nazis Challenge Hitler's Ability To Win in 1942 LONDON, May 5. WV-A responsible source with unusually reliable information regarding conditions within Germany said today that a group of German generals headed by Waltber Ton Brauchitsch had told Hitler that If the 1942 rampalgn fails In Basal they will try to institute for Germany an alternate plan calling "for the abolition of the nasi This source added that Hitler bad accepted this challenge of the German generals and had appointed Gen. von Brauchitsch a member ef the supreme command. This move, be added, might be Interpreted as meaning that, firstly. Hitler is confident of victory, but needs the help of Gen.

von Brauchitsch and his friends, and second, that Hitler Is beginning to rerognire his weakness and it seeking compromises. 10 Islanders Are War Casualties WASHINGTON. Hay 5. fjrv-Tfce navy department announced the following war casualties from Hawaii Mrpday night: IX (Jgl James B. Inn nearest of kin.

his wife. Harriet, 1SC5 Ten-sacola St, Honolulu. Aviation Ordnancetnan T. TT. Croft nearest of kin.

his wife, Ruth Lrhua Ave, Pearl City. Aviation Machinist's Mate Daniat T. Griffin nearest of kin, his wife, Lucille 4S1-D Minteer, naval air station. Kaneohe bar. Chief Gunner's Mate Orville A.

Isham nearest of kin. wife. Alice Honolulu. Gaener's Mate Andrew M. Marre nearest of kin, his wife, Deris Cv, 520 10th St, Pearl Harbor.

Radioman Robert L. Fell it nearest of kin, his wife, Esther, "3J S. Hotel St, Honolulu. Officer's Steward Fuse Mo Sar-mlenU nearest of kin. his wife, Antoninac, 21 Walpa lane, Honolulu.

Fireman Andrew J. Sehmlts nearest of kin. his wife. Beatrice 2234 Booth Rd. Honolulu.

Aviation Chief Machinist's Mste George Seeek nearest of kin. his wife. Puananl 2210 Kalihi Su, Honolulu. Aviation Machinist's Mate Raphael A. Watson nearest ef kin.

his wife. Grace 444-C Windham St, naval air station, Kaneohe bay. Pipe Thefr Reported Theft cf 130 feet of galvanized pipe from board of water supplr property in Makalei tract on Anril 23 was reported to police today. SATISFIED WITH AUTO AD E. K.

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Sifii. Xhar. Pearl Hr-bor S263 after 4 p. rn. There Is a steady turnover cf automobile that are listed for sale in Hawaii's largest and widest read Classified medium Star-Bulletin lYant Ads Phone 4911 personally decorated, on the occa-j sion of a recent visit to the outpost, marine fliers who jJiot down a four enpined Japanese patrol seaplane which attempted to attack the islands on March 10.

The enemy craft was destroyed before it reached its objective. To CapU James L. Neefos, tSMC. leader or the fighters that successfully intercepted the enemy craft, went a Navy Cross. Distinguished Flying Crosses were earned by 1st Lt.

Charles XV. Somers Jr I'SMC, and 2nd Lt. Francis P. McCarthy, USMC. A fourth pilot participant.

Marine Gunner Robert Lw Dickey, USMC. who is nnw recuperating in naval hospital. Mare island, from wounds received in the engagement, also won a Distinguished Flying Cross. It will be forwarded for presentation on the mainland. In making the awards In the name of the president.

Admiral Nimitz said: "It Is a pleasure fr me to risit this command which has on several occasions since December 7. 1941. demonstrated its alertness and ability to resist enemy attack. "On the openln day ef the war, you successfully repelled bombardment attacks by enemy cruisers and destroyers. "Since that day, yen have been attacked each month, save April.

"Once in January, twice in February, these islands were bombarded by submarines. "But in each Instance, your prompt return of fire caused the enemy to submerge and withdraw before damage was inflicted on our installations. "In at least one case, the enemy himself sustained probable damage. "On March 10, enemy aircraft, approaching Midway, were discovered. One of them was shot down and destroyed many miles from its objective.

None reached the islands. "I am pleased to be able to be here in person to express my satisfaction with the splendid perform ances of all personnel attached to this command, and to present awards to those who have been outstanding among a gallant group of officers and men." Capt Neefus heroic action Included taking his fighters aloft in the face of "difficult aerial combat conditions. and "heavy cloud formations' which favored the Japa-Tern to Page 2. Olunm King on Mainland WASHINGTON. Mav 5.

dRV The family of Sam King. Hawaiian representative in congress has received word that Mr. King has arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu with his son. Mr. King is expected In Washington Monday to resume his duties as representative ef the territory of Hawaii.

Jr four-motored Stirlings capable i. U. S. Planes aid Rangoon ases Anew NEW DELHI. May 5.

MV-United States bombers blasted the runways of a Japanese held airdrome at Mingaladon. north of Rangoon last night. Sir Gen. Archibald Wa.velTs military headquarters announced today. The bombs caused many fires and large explosions.

"Hangars and aircraft parked on the runway were observed to be burning," the communique said. Previous aerial scouting estab lished the presence of 70 Japanese planes. There were no losses to the American planes, the communique said, adding that the flights were led by Lt. Willard A. Fountain and Lt.

James IL Kennan. QnterscHioIlastQC Grid Games (Kleire Approved Permission for the holding of interscholastic football games this fall was granted today by the office of the military governor. The permission was given in a letter from CoL Thomas H. Green, executive to the military governor, to Homer F. Barnes, president of the interscholastic league, who had asked if such games could be held.

The program of athletic competition is an important part in our total war effort," wrote CoL Green. "The extent of 'popular interest will probably diminish in comparison with past years, but athletic activity should be continued." CoL Green suggested that all games be played in the early afternoon and added "it is understood that changes in the local situation may bring about cancellation of this permission in the interests of rational defense." Some of the schools in the Inter scholastic league have already indicated it will be impossible for Rangoon Blasted NEW DELHI, May 5. (U.PJ United States bombers, striking to relieve the crumbling allied forces in Burma which were forced back at one -point to within a few miles of the ''Chinese frontier, blasted Japanese shipply bases at Rangoon again, setting huge fires in the middle dock area. It was the third attack on Rangoon ca ried out by Maj. Gen.

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