The White Falcon


The White Falcon - 25.12.1942, Blaðsíða 4

The White Falcon - 25.12.1942, Blaðsíða 4
4 PRESIDENT FREEZES EASTERN FUEL Navy Cites Dock Workers For Fast, Efficient Work (Continued from Page 3) With the exception of “T” coupons, all gasoline rationing coupons along the eastern sea- board were suspended by the OPA. The retail sellers of gasoline in 17 eastern states and the Di- strict of Columbia were instruct- ed not to honor any other than “T” coupons, which represent commercial vehicles. The order was modified only to the point that one gasoline ration coupon may be used for fuel in cases of emergency. This drastic OPA order applied only to the eastern states where an acute shortage of gasoline has developed; President Roosevelt explained that the severe restriction on gasoline in the Eastern area would only last-for a few days, and pointed out that a situation has arisen in the North African campaign that calls for a speedy shipment of gasoline to the Ame- rican troops and their Allies. Shipping the fuel directly from the east coast would save valu- able time, wheVeas shipping it from Texas would mean the loss of at least two days, the Presi- dent stated. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Regi- onal Price Administrator John Weigel told fuel oil users that they could use their number- three coupons on December 23, instead of waiting until January 5. The move affected seven mid- western states. Although a short- age of fuel still exists, the OPA and the Petroleum Administra- tion will try to work out a plan providing larger allotments of oil for the area. Air Power Lt. Gen. Henry Arnold, Com- mander of the Army Air Force, said that the Air Corps has over 1,000,000 officers and men in uni- form, and that the Axis is on the downgrade in the air. Month- ly air production in the U.S. is over 4,000 planes, with an expans- ion program in progress which will double the output, he point- ed out. He praised the Flying Fortresses, and described the Japanese Zero as “a fighter with a glass jaw.” Gen. Arnold was addressing a combined group of graduates from Brooks, Kelly, and Henderson Fields in Texas. Silver Star Sergeant Richard Ryan, was awarded the Silver Star for cap- turing important enemy docu- ments in headquarters of the German armistice commission in French Morocco. Although the town was being shelled, Sergeant Ryan stood guard over the docu- ments until he could return to his base. Farm Day President Roosevelt issued a proclamation this week setting aside Jan. 12 as Farm Mobiliza- tion Day. The purpose of the event will be to focus national attention on the importance of the farmer in the war effort, and the problems he faces. The pro- clamation read, “Food is no less a weapon than tanks, guns and planes. As the power of our en- emies decreases, the importance of food resources of the United States increases.” - Replacement Navy Secretary Knox an- nounced that he would take part in the Houston, Tex., residents’ patriotic campaign to raise $36,000,000 as payirtant for a new cruiser under construction to re- place the cruiser of the same name, lost in a recent battle. Safe The rescue of 4,000 soldiers aboard the liner President Cool- idge was due to a good supply of cargo nets, a convenient island nearby, and the coolness of all men concerned, according to Chief Refrigeraton Engineer Chris Herstrom, who described the scene. Names From Pvt. Tim Shenk, U.S. Army, to Marshal Timoshenko, U.S.S.R. Army. That was what appeared on the outside of a cablegram that Pvt. Shenk sent to the famolis Russian military leader. When interviewed, Shenk said, “We’ve got more in common than just the sound of our names. We both know that the Germans must be licked, so I thought I’d scrape up a little coin and send the Marshal a cablegram. I sent him a Happy New Year greeting. It cost $4,40, and I sent it in care of Moscow, but I hope it has to be forwarded to him in Berlin.” Gestapo After Italian police had failed to break up peace demonstra- tions in Turin, Italy, members of the German Gestapo station- ed in Italy were called in. The mass meeting, demanding peace, was held after a recent British raid on the Italian industrial center. Hoover Former President, Herbert Hoover, suggested that condi- tional peace should be substitut- ed for an armistice, and should become effective with the cease- fire order. The conditional peace would remain in effect until all hate, fear and desire for revenge have been erased from the world, and would give time to work out one by one the pro- blems for enduring final peace, Hoover declared. Draft The sixth registration of Army manpower brought a reassuring answer as 18-year-old youths flocked to Selective Service Registration is expected to take about three weeks. Army offici- als said that those accepted Boards with noisy enthusiasm. would probably be in service in two months. Tippling Tippling has toppled in Canada. Prime Minister MacKenzie King announced drastic reductions in the amount of alchoholic bever- ages which will be sold in the Dominion. The sale of spirits will be reduced 30 percent, the sale of wines 20 percent, and beer 10 percent. In addition, a ban on all liquor will be en- forced. lap Sneak After termination of his mis- sion, Admiral Nomura resigned his post this week. He was Jap ambassador to the United States at the time of Pearl Harbor. Deferments Convicted of accepting bribes because he labeled draftees as neurotics, Army Recruiting Ser- geant, George Comroe, was pro- nounced guilty by a Federal Jury. He offered to obtain deferments for draftees on the grounds that they were physically disquali- fied. Fire One fireman was killed, and many others were over-come by smoke-poisoning while fighting a fire in the basement of the William Penn Hotel in Pitts- burgh. The fire was of a minor nature, but it sent up such large clouds of smoke that most of the damage was caused by water and smoke. The blaze was difficult to fight because of its location, three stories below the hotel’s street level. Laval The French Cabinet was sum- moned for a special meeting just before Pierre Laval prepared to leave for a conference with Hitler. (Continued from Page 3) odziecy, 3. Corp. Higgins, 3. Pvt. Robert Sheetz. Tin Work 1. Pvt. Jerome Pasko, 2. Sgt. J. C. Perac, 3. Pfc. Alexander Bel- on, 3. T/5G. Leonard Geiser. Pencil (Amateur) 1. Pfc. Ed Werzynowicz, 2. Sgt. James E. Thompson. Crayon (Amateur) 1. Pfc. Eddy F. Johnson, 2. Gutzmiller, 3. Corp. Donald Jones. Wood Carving 1. Capt. Dale Devore, 2. Pfc. Francis Gueths, 3. Pfc. Frank W. Krywko. Leather 1. Pfc. Pointer, 2. Sgt. Lewis Tricarick, 3. Pfc. Harry Guyer. Metal Craft 1. Sgt. Richard Odom, 2. T/4G. Paul Southwell, 3. Corp. William ingly endless. A fellow-officer swears that the Colonel changed into his field uniform after the late evening break-up of a dinner party “to take a look around the docks” and was back at his desk again early the next morning, not at all an unusual occurrence. An example of his ability to put the pressure on is that he learn- ed enough of a foreign language in a few weeks to conduct his business entirely in that langu- age. Between haggling with the Navy about the price of rations for officers under travel orders, and planning the unloading of a priority shipment of telephone poles, the Colonel asserted that the men of his command who compose the doc^: details were “equal, and in many respects sup- erior, to professional stevedores.” “The accident rate on the docks here,” the Colonel said, “is lower than in commercial ports in the States and losses through pilfer- age and damage are strikingly —Russians (Continued from Page 3) mans used as a food and supply distribution center. Russian tanks surroundetd the town, and after a bitter struggle, the large Ger- man garrison was wiped out. Meanwhile, Russian offensive operations are being pushed for- ward northwest and southwest of Stalingrad, and on the Central front, southwest of Stalingrad. Russian troops on the Central Don front captured a key height by storm, fighting their way through the outer defenses con- sisting of block-houses and other field works, then clearing the height in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Dombrowski. Pastel (Advanced) 1. Pvt. Fred Groh, 2. Pfc. Ralph Rothgeb. Pastel (Amateur) 1. Pfc. Keith Pitzer, 2. Sgt. Thomas Gardner Pen and Ink (Advanced) 1. Lt. Col. Whitehead, 2. Corp. L. Krimsons. Pen and Ink (Amateur) 1. C. M. Harring, 2. T/5G. Keith Neathercott, 3. Pvt. Floyd Morris. Cartoons (Amateur) I. Pfc. George Jennings, . 2. Corp. George Sanders, 3 Wm. Hall. Pencil (Advanced) 1. Corp. Keith Martin, 2. Corp. L. Krimson, 3. Sgt. John Gross. Design (Advanced) 1. Corp. Keith Martin, 2. Corp. Elmer Youtpans, 3, Corp. S. J. Manno. ' , less.” Most pertinent facts about his job are at his fingers-tips, but the Colonel had to check to get the answer to the question, “What is the best unloading record you have made?” A hasty telephone call revealed that several months ago the “blitz” time of 49.2 meas- urement tons (a measurement ton is 40 cubic feet) an hour had been established. —Africa (Continued from Page 3) temporary lull due to bad weath- er conditions, the American and British forces are intensifying patrol activity in preparation for a drive into Bizerte and Tu- nis when the ground dries to hardness under the hot sun. The Germans are bringing up new tank units to meet the Allied blow in this area. Allied bombers, meanwhile, have bombed Sicily, Lampedusia Island, and the Axis shipping in the Mediterranean. —Pacific (Continued from Page 3) ing with the coordinated support of tanks, heavy artillery, and Army dive-bombers, Australian and American ground forces are mopping up and capturing men and supplies. The main Allied thrusts are now against two strong Japan- ese positions, but these points are being battered day and night by constant surges of Infantry and 37 mm. guns. The Austral- ians are driving in from one flank, while the Americans are coming in from the other. But the Japs are firmly entrenched and are offering strong resist- ance. Design (Amateur) 1. Corp. A1 Mungmun, 2. Pvt. Willogorski, 3. Pfc. Lettred Mun- gano. Illustration (Amateur 1. C. M. Harring, 2. Pfc. Har- old Ernsbarger, 3. Sgt. Huskfcy. Posters (Amateur) 1. Pfc. Graham McBurney, 2. Pvt. Harry Kimmel, 3. T/4G. G. A. Olsen. Specialties 1. T/5G. Thomas Jones, 1. Pvt. Kurdziel—Pvt. Ascherl, 2. Pvt. Tolbert, 3. Pvt. Roy Peterson. Cabinet Work 1. Sgt. Henry Wehrle, 2. Pvt. Snipes, 2. Charles W. Goe, 3. Pfc. Jules Merkel, 3. T/4G. Darrell Barth. Model Airplanes 1. Corp. Frank B. Paul, 1. Sgt. J. J. Phelps, 2. Pvt. Tanucci, 2. Pfc. J. H. Bender, 3. Pfc. R. Q. Maag, 3. Pvt. f. G. Mireka, —Arts ’n* Crafts Winners

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