The White Falcon - 27.09.1941, Blaðsíða 3

THE WHITE FALCON
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IT WAS NOTED -
by ye Editor
That a lot of babies needed
new shoes as evidenced from
the number of dice snapping
across boat decks. Fact is --
winners probably will be able
to buy shoe factoi’ies.
Now Private Lonnie Blanken-
ship lay aft Jo the fantail, bark-
ed the ship’s PA system. But
the now turned into an hour —
— and our conscientious soldi-
er was soldiering. You eouldn’t
fool him. Years ago be was
sent looking for a left-handed
monkey-wrench.
The ship’s captain was look-
ing for an officer in charge to
answer a query. He went to the
Task Force Headquarters
where our assistant adjutant
general, Captain Nixon, was
holding forth. “Have you the
watch?” asked the ship’s cap-
tain of our adjutant general.
“Well, sir — —” replied Cap-
tain Nixon, his hand fumbling
about his watch pocket, “I
haven’t, hut I’ll see if some of
these men here know the hour.”
CHURCH NEWS
Jewish Services:
High Holy Days: '
Day of Atonement — (Yom
Kippur) Sept. 30, 1941 to Oct.
1, 1941.
These services will be con-
ducted at the Icelandic Tecli-
ical School which is located on
the corner of Vonarstraeti and
Laekjargata opposite the Am-
erican Consulate. The services
will commence at 8:00 p.m.
Sept. 30, 1941.
Protestant Services:
7:30 a.m. Holy Communion
Service (Episcopal)
Lakeside Church.
8:30 a.m. Y.M.C.A. — Holy
Communion Service
(Episcopal).
8:30 a.m. At Sailor’s Rest.
9:30 a.m. Salvation Army Hall.
9:45 a.m. National Cathedral
(Episcopal).
7:30 p.m. Lakeside Church
(Even Song).
Roman Catholic - Holy Masses:
At Cathedral of Christ the
King 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00,
11:00 a.m.
Benediction every Sunday at
6:30 p.m.
Confessions at Chaplains’ Hut,
0-11, Tripoli Camp, 4 to 6
p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Satur-
day.
ROUNDUP OF SITUATION
ON WARRING FRONTS
• Backed by Royal Air Force
fighters, Russian land, sea and
air forces were .fighting hack
with fury today to stem the
war’s greatest threat to Lenin-
grad. Germany had announced
earlier in the week that her
troops were in the city’s sub-
urbs, fighting hand-to-hand.
Russia denied this report and
on Friday the Germany re-
tracted this claim.
But while Berlin was claim-
ing small gains on the Russian
battlefields, reports continued
of the trouble being formented
in conquered notions. Many
units of German infantry had
to be rushed to Prague, Czecho-
slovakia, on Wednesday, after
two huge explosions at the Sko-
da Arms plant, in which many
workmen were killed. The
plant is the biggest arms works
in the world.
In Paris military courts met-
ed out death sentences to 10
more persons as outbreaks
against Nazi-domination con-
tinued. Pro-axis Admiral Dar-
lan on Wednesday ordered the
Paris curfew lifted, after de-
monstrations against the night
ban had continued.
Reports also came from Par-
Washington — President
Roosevelt this week asked
speedy action on the lend-lease
bill and price control measure.
He also asked congress for
additional defense funds in the
amonut of $150,000,000.
•
Boston — Seci’etary of Navy
Frank Knox in a speech in
Boston Tuesday asked for re-
peal of the neutralitj' law. He
spoke at the launching of the
new battleship Massachusetts,
which had been completed
eight months ahead of sche-
dule.
Washington — President
Roosevelt today declared that
the United States was heading
more and more towards arm-
ing her merchant ships. He
stated that the ship “Pink Star”
sunk August 19 near Green-
land, but reported this week
was armed. Furthermore, he
stated that all South American
republics would follow suit.
is stating that Germany was
striking with fresh fury in
France and Belgium. Their
target was Jews and political
prisoners. It was further de-
clared that for every German
death in these countries five
hostages would be shot; this,
as a result of the killing of two
German policemen Monday
night and the slowdown strik-
es that have been going on in
these countries.
Meanwhile the Royal Air
Force continued devastating
raids on German occupied ter-
ritory. The French government
in Vichy confirmed reports
that recent raids by the RAF
had caused widespread de-
struction in France by declar-
ing that the city of Rouen was
badly damaged in a raid on
Tuesday night.
During the week Germany’s
axis partner, Italy found little
cheery news to report for its
homefolk. On Wednesday
Rome reported that three Ital-
ian ships had been lost by tor-
pedoing. But the Rome radio
declared that most of the crew
of these ships escaped. It was
not stated whether the vessels
were merchant or warships.
Meantime Berlin re-issued her
warning to all ships carrying
supplies to England and stat-
ed that since she had warned
all nations many times it was
now up to those nations to
take the responsibility. Mean-
while, Secretary of State, Cor-
dell Hull, told reporters that
he had the fullest confidence
in the United States Navy and
that he was sure that it would
clear the seas of raiders.
•
Fort Smith, Arkansas —
Ground breaking ceremonies
were held last week inaugurat-
ing the construction of Camp
Cliafee at Fort Smith. War De-
partment officials and mem-
bers of congress from Arkan-
sas were among those taking
part in the program. Camp
Chafee will be the home of the
army’s new Sixth artillery. It
was named in honour of the
late commander of the first
American armored troops. The
camp will be ready in 1942.
AIRCRAFT WARNERS
The Aircraft Warners let
their hair down Saturday night
when the beer was rationed.
There was happiness and cheer
everywhere. Men were singing
in the streets. One small group
very generously roamed from
hut to hut serenading their
neighbors, and it is rumored
that they were afraid to face
the same neighbors the follow-
ing day....One of our Corp-
orals is so pretty that a cert-
ain lady keeps sending him
bouquets of flowers. — — Oh,
you cute kid, you .... There
was a litle romance started be-
tween an AW. non-com and a
lovely little Icelandic lassie. He
kept calling on her at her
home, but she claimed to be
working whenever he asked
for a date. So our dashing hero
gave up the chase----tough
luck, old man....
If anyone is in doubt about
the location of the Oddfellows
Hall, there is a red headed
Corporal from Hut No. 19, who
will always lead anyone direct-
ly there. The attraction is a
blonde who just won’t be faith-
ful ....
•
Our Company waitress, at
the G—’s restaurant was ser-
enaded Sunday night in a very
novel fashion. Two of our boys
put a full phonograph outfit
together, and, in the pouring
rain, carried it under their
raincoats to the serenading
point, where they proceeded to
fill the voidTiTher musical soul.
We hope this young lady ap-
preciates that the hoys gather-
ed up all the radio equipment
in Camp to make their 110 Volt
set work on her 220 Volt line.
In return they were issued one
each: Piece of cake and tea.
V for Victorj', L for Liberty,
Work for us............
JAPAN CAUTIOUS.
TOKIO. — Japanese news-
papers gave another downshot
on their recently adopted atti-
tude of the conciliation toward
the United States Friday, when
they buried an anti American
speech on their inside page.
The speech was made by Seigo
Nakano, who warned the Jap-
anese government against try-
ing to make an understanding
with the United States.
At Hon ae and Abroad