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HAWAII. U.S. A. TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 10, 1942. COMPLETE THAT AIR RAID SHELTER! PRICE.

5 CENTS Blackout Reflections I Japan Need Enemy Shock I 1 Am gsmmsA $5,000,000 Damage Done In Shin Fire Kama ahO PaPa, Quick Defeat Troop Attack v.t On'TI Tws 1 "TO 5eT NOS4 tF2 I I STA.y niChT now OfMacArthur Fails In P.I. Allies Demand Explanation By Vichy Officials LONDON, Tuesday, Feb. 10. (UP) It was officially con-firmed today that Gen. Edwin Rommel, German commander Former Luxury Liner, Now USS Lafayette, Is byAUHands As List Grows Acute Stubborn U.S.

Defense Of Bataan Hamstrings Enemy Plan; Next Few Davs Mav Be Decisive AS L0W6 AS, TkE I 1HE.YLL MWt- ya Suicide Squad Trying To Drive Wedge Into Mac Arthur's Defenses Trapped, Annihilated By FRANK HEWLETT (Fnltrd Presa Staff Corremondent (LAClOirri, CONTINUE WON'T Hfc-S TO f5. VAN WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UP) rrl i i i i 1 1 WITH U. S. FORCES ON THE ine Japanese umeiaDie me Philippines already is out of gear, and with the campaign in Malaya By HENRY SUPER (rnitefi Tretn Staff Correspondent) NEW YORK, Tuesday, Feb.

10. The flame-scarred and icecoated former luxury liner Normandie now the USS Lafayette which BATAAN PENINSULA, Feb. 9 Despite use of suicide forces sell -f n-nATtts. JUS i neanng a climax, speed by Japa L-LOOKED ThM yM 1 1 1 1 rLvi'lino- No ing their lives at the highest price, the Japanese suffered heavier cas IWM.N EA3LY MORNiHS "3bJS AMD Pitch DKBk ORtiiSTKERt'S nnv slip twix.t Powder and -ft, TUouGHT Your UNDER CLECTRIC U6KT5, nese forces battling Americans on Luzon is imperative, informed sources said tonight. yesterday was victim of one of the worst fires in New York's mari he's crijisrj vi've pitiuedi hi ualties than American and Fili Hair v.

I i ill I Each Day Counts Each day lost in the Philippines pino defenders on the Bataan peninsula during this week's cleaning up of a pocket of picked Japanese time history, toppled over gradually this morning and rested on her side at a 45 degree angle. means more time for the United -anoho uerfsf yrc i'ivs aten ItoGuOtuSTol tbC. yVv I 1 troops. YOU Knew Teii? Tt KWti VXWO LACKOtlT The.i? X.ITCME.N AHt rESLFtFECTLV AT hots. S'TTiNfi there.1 Earlier all hands had abandoned the ship as the list became more Nations command at Java to brace itself for the struggle for the Netherlands East Indies and for United States supplies to arrive in the Far East.

pronounced. Fire Under Control The Japanese still are obliged The fire, which the navy said to tie up about 300,000 of their started accidentally from a work The Japanese had dug deep into the American lines and also had the assistance of snipers but they failed to establish their intended spearhead in Gen. Douglas Mac-Arthur's defense. Enemy Trapped On Feb. 4 I crossed the battlefield within 200 yards of where a handful of enemy troops was hopelessly trapped in caves and all manner of escape was cut off.

I saw more than 100 bodies of Ja best troops in the Philippines against a comparative handful of United States and Filipino soldiers who still control Manila Bay, pre man acetylene torch, was brought under control after four hours of desperate fighting by venting even its partial use by the in Libya, has received supplies from French North Africa. A spokesman said that "there undoubtedly have been deliveries from French North Africa to the enemy in Libya of cars, lorries, wheat, wine and olive oil. Gasoline and aviation spirit also have been reaching the enemy through Tunisia, though we are not yet in a position to say whether these were consigned from French North Africa or from metropolitan France." The official announcement continued, "The governments take a most serious view of this assistance to the enemy by Vichy authorities in North Africa, and are in urgent consultation with the government of the United States, who have -already made inquiries of Vichy in this matter." In response to a question whether he could give assurance that the situation was not more serious, the spokesman said, "We have made most careful inquiries and the articles and commodities mentioned are the only ones so far as we find any evidence for." He added that he expected to hear something further today regarding the United States' inquiries to Vichy. FURTHER LANDINGS MADE ON SINGAPORE ISLAND SINGAPORE, Tuesday, Feb. 10.

(UP) Japanese troops last night made further landings on Singapore island between Sungei Mandat and Sungei Kranji, Bistish general headquarters announced in a comnv jiique today. "During last night the enemy succeeded in making further landings on the island in the area of Sungei Mandai and Sungei Kranji," the communique said. "The enemy maintained continuous dive-bomb and machinegun attacks on our forward areas in the western sector throughout the day, as well as high-level bombing attacks by large- formations of aircraft. NO 1 y7 I Japanese. PRIORITY- "lERMfTtS, AS Wea AS Tttt People, Ntio Tut.

Stutrir Or USKT FOR NISHTV.Y Forts Still Stand The War Department's commun panese soldiers, many of whom ique today disclosed that Japanese died in the trench from which they fought. heavy artillery has not yet appre ciably damaged the four Ameri Our casualties in this battle were less than those of the enemy and in addition three-fourths of our can-held forts guarding the entrance to the bay. The Japanese at present are BMekaie Field (Officers, Men Cited For Award (Of Purple Heart using Davao on the Island of Mindanao as a springboard for an at casualties constituted simply injuries. A bulk of these men will be able to fight again within a few weeks. Only Handful Left The Japanese force now has tack against the Indies, but the base in no way compares with Manila, which has the best harbor in the Far East.

firemen. fireboats and tugs which had been seeking to keep the vessel upright were ordered away at 2:39 im. EWT today. The vessel's plight was due to the fact that she was top-heavy from the water hich poured in to extinguish the flames. Some of this water froze.

Watertight fire doors in the body of the ship were closed to prevent the flames from reaching vital parts and thus prevented the water above from draining down to keep the vessel on an even keel. One Dead, Scores Hurt The fire resulted in one fatality, Frank Trent Acosta, Brooklyn civilian fire watcher, who died of a fractured skull. The Navy announced that 75 persons were injured, but other (Continued on Page 2, Col. 1) Sharp Gain Noted In Tax Returns Single Salvage Decoration Given Men Wounded on Dec. 7 been totally annihilated, except RFC Official Arrives Here for a handful whose death appears to be a certainty.

WAR MAY DEPEND Bid Received ON NEXT FEW DAYS LONDON, Feb. 9 (UP) Entire It was a gruesome sight, these shot up bodies which were once perfect specimens of Japanese development of the Far Eastern manhood. war and perhaps the war as a A heavy undergrowth amid whole may depend upon events in the next few days, informed London sources believed tonight. Industrial Reclaimers Make Offer To City Only one bid, that of the In If Singapore falls and Sumatra "At the same time he maintained heavy pressure and continued to infiltrate this area. "Despite stubborn resistance there has been some further withdrawal of our forces.

"On the north coast of the island there was some enemy machinegun fire during the night there was some enemy ma-machinegun fire during the night and slight enemy lies open to the Japanese advance the route to Java would be tre large trees and also bamboo groves encircles the battlefield which now is nearly a barren area. Good-sized trees have been severed by artillery fire while the foliage is dying as a result of the heavy pounding of lead and powder. Tanks, although not meant for dustrial Reclaimers, was re ceived by the city-county yester mendously eased. Loss of the big Singapore garrison would be a day for its salvage rights. The Industrial Reclaimers.

Ltd. serious blow. oi wmcn Kicnara K. Kimball is Capture of the island might even put the Japanese in position president, made the following offer to the city-county: Two Offers Made to prepare a gigantic pincers which jungle warfare, proved to be the opening wedge in disclosing the enemy. The Japanese suicide force had (Continued on Page 2, CoL 2) SITUATION SERIOUS, SINGAPORE REPORTS SINGAPORE, Tuesday, Feb.

10. (UP) Ranking military authorities today conceded that the situation here is "serious." some circles forecast would come (Continued on Page 2, Col. 3) Headquarters of the Hickam Field Bomber Command yesterday released a general order citing 170 efficers and men of its command fcr the award of the Purple Heart to those who were wounded during the Japanese attack Dec. 7. The orders, issued by command of Brig.

Gen. Willis H. Hale, include names ranking from lieutenant colonel to private At the same time headquarters of. the Hawaiian Air Force, under the command of Maj. Gen.

Clarence L. Tinker, issued a list of seven individuals also awarded the Purple Heart decoration. The complete list includes: Lt. Col. "Elmer P.

Rose; Capt. William G. Workman, 1st Lts. Rus-sel O. McKray, James V.

Edmund-son; 2nd Lts. Joseph T. Moore, James H. Reilly, Jack P. Hopkins, Walters Smith III, Marston C.

Reed, Wallace F. Pickard, Bruce B. S. Barker, G. C.

Beale, Homer R. Taylor. Master Sergeants LeRoy B. Pouncey, Melvin L. Hall; Technical (Continued on Page 2, Col.

6) DeGarmo To Wed Miss Beatrice Kirk Will Conduct Survey Of Defense Firms' Needs Harry F. Hossack, representative of the chairman of the reconstruction finance corporation. Jesse Jones, has arrived from Washington to conduct a survey in connection with the possible granting of assistance to local firms engaged in defense work. Mr. Hossack will confer this morning with Governor Poindex-ter and other officials.

"I am here to see in what respect the RFC can help, and at present have no definite program to outline." Mr. Hossack said. "After conducting a survey here I shall make my report to the chairman of the corporation in Washington." Mr. Hossack said the RFC -had received several inquiries concerning possible loans to enterprises engaged in defense activities in Hawaii. He visited "Honolulu in 1934 and 1935 in connection with the aiding of a local bank and "other RFC business.

It was understood that the enemy made some headway (1) To pay to the city-county 10 per cent on its gross monthly sales of salvaged material up to $10,000, 12 per cent on the next $5,000 in gross monthly sales, and 15 per cent on gross receipts over to the east during the night and this morning, which also was indicated by the nearing rumble of artillery. The chatter of machineguns was heard in the air in the $15,000. Tax Commissioner William Borthwick said yesterday that there was a 38.85 per cent increase 'in the number of individual income tax returns filed on Oahu in January, 1942, as compared with the same month of 1941. Increased earnings by many workers now make it mandatory for them to file returns on their incomes, the tax commissioner said. In January, 1941, a total of 4,615 individual returns w-ere filed, of which number 2.361 were taxable.

In January, 1942, a total of 6,408 returns were filed, of which 3,884 ere taxable. The increase in taxable returns was 1,523 or 64.51 per cent. 2Tlie War At A Glance extreme western suburbs at mid-morning. Artillery fire lulled late in the forenoon, with one alert sounded in the city and the (2) Or to pay to the city-county 50 per cent of its annual net earnings from material salvaged in cooperation with the city-coun noise of distant bombing heard. ty garbage collection division.

Consider Offer Today ENGINEERS TACKLE TASK OF RIGHTING NORMANDIE The offer of the concern, which NEW YORK, Tuesday, Feb. 10. (UP) After the former was organized last week with luxury liner Normandie now the USS Lafayette rolled over group of well known businessmen as officers and directors, will be considered by the mayor and (Continued on Page 2, Col. 4) board of supervisors at the regular Gas Requests Are Due Today Employers Will Handle Rationing Requests Gasoline rationing officials yesterday warned that Tuesday (today) is the last day for persons to file additional gasoline requests for the next month. Under rationing regu 1 a i these requests must be filed with employers if the one requesting additional gasoline is an employe.

Others must have their requests in at authorized aid stations before Tuesday night. Such requests filed at aid stations must be endorsed by business contacts, or associates who testify by their signatures that the request is believed legitimate. It was emphasized that unless the requests for additional gasoline are filed by Tuesday night, no such request can be given consideration before the next rationing period. board meeting this afternoon. Singapore's Defenders MEETING THE DEMAND In advertising for bids on the salvage rights the city-county pre- (By mited Press) Experts everywhere Monday night believed that the entire Far Eastern war perhaps the war as a whole may hinge on developments of the next few days.

The British at Singapore opened a last stand against a Japanese invasion army filtering steadily onto the island. A late communique admitted some British withdrawals but generally Singapore army headquarters contended that the situation was in hand. While the United Nations held (Continued on Page 2 Col. 2) Firing Today Withdraiv to Neiv Lines (Continued on Page 2, Col. 7) Military Cemetery Order Revoked By HAROLD GUARD (United Press Staff Correspondent) SINGAPORE, Tuesday, Feb.

10. British troops defending Singapore have withdrawn to new positions after stubborn fight A recent order to turn the Punchbowl rifle range of the former Hawaii National Guard into Mr. and Mrs. Addison E. Kirk announce the engagement of their daughter, Beatrice Castle Kirk, to Ensign Edward E.

De Garmo, of Mr. and Mrs. Edward De Garmo of Lima, Ohio. Miss Kirk was graduated from Punahou in 1940 and attended Pine Manor, Wellesley, Mass. Her father is president-general manager of the Honolulu Rapid Transit Company.

Ensign De Garmo was graduvted from the Naval Academy in 1940 and is now with the Pacific fleet. No date has been set for the wedding. Hawaii's Changed, Says Sol Pluvius ing in face of strong enemy it wa announced oiiicially today as the final battle for the great Far Eastern baee raped in full fury. a military cemetery has been re There will be antiaircraft firing on the south shore of Oahu today voked by another order from the Hawaiian department, it was an from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the army nounced yesterday.

announces. You can trust your heart when it sways your judgment in favor of this Packard Clipper. Its beauty quickens your pulse but its styling your purse, too-Its modern design adds to economy and durability, provides savings in fuel, lubrication and servicing. Stop in and see the 1942 Packard Clippers today. Singapore's defenders battled virtually in their stand against the Japanese invasion army filtering across the Strait of Johore into the island's jungle "Strong enemy attacks which developed from a landing on the west coast have been (supplemented by dwebombing and City Takes 'War Timae' 1st StirMe, macliinegunning from the air and (Grateful for Extra HDayMgM Mour "Since Dec.

7 there have been Few Didn't Set Clocks, Were Late to Work No Extra Trouble Reported by Police mm by heavy artillery, it was announced. "As a result of enemy infiltration there has been a further withdrawal of our troops after stubborn fighting." There were no further reports of Japanese landings on the island, but the first landing on Sunday-night was admitted made in great force along a 10-mile stretch. Army headquarters announced at 11 a.m. Monday that the "situation is in hand" which was in cifcens. The blackout last night officially began at 7:30 p.m.

and jviosx rionoiuians look "war time," which officially began at anese pushed the defenders back to within 15 miles of the city on some sections of the curving 10-mile front on the northwest bulge of the island. It also was acknowledged that there was some Japanese infiltration to the east. The Japanese air force aided the invasion in one of the most savage onslaughts of the siege of Singapore, but the Royal Air Force shot down or crippled 19 Japanese planes. Cautious military comment suggested that Imperial strategy demanded that swift, powerful counterattacks hurl back the invaders across the strait, a formidable task (Continued on Page 2, Col. 2) more changes around here than we expected to see in a lifetime," Sol Flavins, Advert i ex-weather reporter, commented yesterday.

"For i ance, Ila- 2 a.m. yesterday, in their stride curfew did not ring until 9 p.m dents who had neglected to per-' form this function before retiring the previous night were momentarily thrown off balance when they faced the strangely busy day. There was reportedly an amount of grumbling, but those who branded the system as a "nuisance" were matched by those who regarded it as a "blessing." Honolulu went to work shortly after dawn, but it got through its labors a lot earlier in the afternoon than usual, and the extra hour of daylight was a novelty Yesterday morning dthe blackout As businessmen, bus drivers, phone company employes and the did not lift until 7 a.m., but police were lenient with the few incau terpreted to mean that the initial tious violators. THE VQH HAMM-YOUNG LTD. Temporary Location New Car Division KAPIOLANI BLVD.

COOKE ST. Branches Hilo Wafluku Lihue police expected, there was a certain amount of confusion, but in general the community settled into the new schedule of hours with a minimum of fuss and trouble. Workers may now start for their impact had been absorbed and effective counter-measures taken. 15 Miles from City jobs at 5:30 a.m.. an hour which Uvail used to be run by the Big Five, but now it's run by the Big Three Army, Navy and Marines." is just as dark as midnight under Clocks were advanced one hour Admittedly, however, the Jap (Continued on Page 2, CoL 7) for thousands of semi-bewildered early in the and resl.