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WEDNESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 25, 1D42. PART I. Cos Angeles fflmcs I Farmers Reich Linked fo Extortion Netherlands Government Reports Vast Ransoming of Relatives Scheme Nazis Wiping Out Jews in Cold Blood Ration Cards Issued for 433,000 Last March, but Only 40,000 Handed Out Last Month BY JAMES MAC DONALD New York Tlmn LONDON, Nov. 24.

Elderly persons, children, infants and cripples among the Jewish population of Poland are being thrives on problems Market TODAY LONDON, Nov. 21. (P)-The Netherlands government-in-exile with FRED BECK charged Germany today with organizing a vast scheme of extortion by selling exit permits from occupied territory for great sums and said it will combat the traffic with every means in cooperation with the British and United States government. Relatives and friends in Allied llT ASTRAKHAN SlSiSm Caspianc; llgovoRossis Sea shot in cold blood or forced to undergo hardships that inevi tably cause death as a means of carrying out Gestapo Chief Heinrich Himmler's order that half the Polish Jews must be Today's the big day at the Farmers Market a scene of pre-f east marketing. Each and every one of the eighty-odd ana neutral countries receive a exterminated by the end of December, according to a report communication that persons in issued today by Polish government officials in London.

occupied territory will be allowed farm stalls and food specialty to emigrate on condition that a This report, some details of considerable sum, in the curren shops is heavy laden with all sorts and kinds of good things cy of a neutral country, be made i lillillli statute miles wmmmMmm iMSESSKSBaMMM for tomorrow's Thanksgiving available to the enemy," it said. THREATS USED table. 'In some cases the request We seem to Half of Jews in Europe Dead Rabbi Wise Declares 2,000,000 Killed in Occupied Areas sense a little undercurrent which recently were printed by Palestine newspapers, said only able-bodied Jews are being spared because they provide, valuable "slave labor" for the Germans. JEWS ELIMINATED Polish authorities here gave out statistics showing that up to the first of October, 250,000 Polish Jews had been "eliminated." Citing the rapidity with which the Jewish population has been dwindling either by evacuation RED PINCERS CLOSE Russian armies, continuing their smashing, surprise counter-offensive with spectacular success, were reported knifing relentlessly through weakened Nazi flanks west of Stalingrad last night. One arm thrust post Aksa, paralleling the Stalingrad-Novorossisk railroad in an apparent attempt to drive to the Black Sea.

At the same time the northern arm of the giant pincers passed Chernyshevskaya in what may be a flanking movement aimed at Rostov. One Red army column (middle arrow) drove down the western bank of the Volga to join other troops north of Stalingrad. Shad emanates from the prospective emigrant. In other cases the attempt is made through associates of the enemy in neutral territory. The request is sometimes accompanied by an open or veiled threat that those concerned will be sent to a concentration camp should the ransom not be forthcoming.

"Evidence which has reached the Netherlands government and of backtalk from a few sarcastic readers who are ing designates Axis-held territory. IU Wirephoto muttering WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. (P) Dr. Stephens S.

Wise, chairman something to German war factories, deaths from disease or by "liquidation," Polish officials here said that of the World Jewish Congress, said tonight that he had learned the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States indicates that the practices are about coffee and butter and bacon but we are really quite serious when we make: only 40,000 October ration cards organized by the German author were printed for Jews living in the Warsaw ghetto alone where through sources confirmed by the State Department that approximately half the estimated Germans Report 'Secret Weapon' Used in Russia Machine Gun Firing 3000 Shots Per Minute Employed Near Stalingrad, Berlin Claims nies ana mat our enemies are doing their utmost to increase the claim that no market in all the west offers so much of the best today. 4,000,000 Jews in Nazi-occupied Long Stalingrad Siege Broken Nazi Casualties Reach 157,000 as Russians Enter City From North Continued from First Page their holdings of neutral cur If ELENA BINCKLEY, live-wire director of Barkers Small Homes Studio, were to hang a motto in her office (she's not the type to do it) it would read, "There's no such word as can't." She's had plenty of snaggy home furnishing problems presented to her but she her cohorts have always found an answer. Ingenuity is bom in and she's no Yankee, either. In fact she was born in Mexico and her mining engineer father soon whisked her off to Canada where she had her early schooling, finished later Europe had been slain in an "ex rency. VERY LARGE SUMS The sums demanded, it said, are very large sometimes as high as the equivalent of $20,000 as the population of that district last March was 433,000.

After declaring that a reduction of the Jewish population in Poland by 50 per cent is merely the "first step toward its complete liquidation," the report says: "Most ruthless methods are being applied. Victims are either dragged out from their homes or simply seized in the streets. The Germans have mobilized a special battalion under the command of S.S. men and these are char- a head. termination campaign." Dr.

Wise, who also is president of the American Jewish Congress and chairman of a committee composed of representatives of leading Jewish organizations in America, said these sources also disclosed: 1. That Hitler has ordered the Aneta. Netherlands news acpn. sions their strength evidently said that at the same time reduced far below normal, ac-; official Dutch sources disclosed The place will be jammed. If we were to pick a theme aong to pace today's action, it would be that current popular number, Mingle, Mangle, Mingle But it's a gay and happy crowd you'd rub shoulders with and the hugeness of it merely attests the popularity of the place and several cases of attempted extortion of ransom by German cording to total captures announcedwere taken, together with their generals and staffs.

extermination of all Jews in NEW YORK, Nov. 21. In the midst of one of their worst setbacks on the Russian front, the Germans gave currency tonight to a story that they were using a new "secret weapon" near Stalingrad. "A new powerful German machine gun, capable firing 3T)00 shots per minute, was employed for the first time during heavy defensive fighting south of Stalingrad and in the Don bend," the German radio said. "Military experts who handed out this information tonight, thus lifting the veil of secrecy for the first time about the previously mentioned 'new ivn uj tutu, uuci iUUl i i-i inns anrl inhnm.ni.v Vtnfi fed Europe in 1912 emphasize the tremendous firing power of this super machine gun whose employ at the above-mentioned front sectors explains also the frightful losses sustained by the Soviets in the course of their mass attacks." A military spokesman here said that a machine gun capable of firing 3000 shots a minute would be good," but he added the doubt that such a firing speed was possible.

"I doubt if that is true," he said. He was unable to state the firing speed of American machine guns. In another sector the Russians! State Department J. That the Jewish pooula I when caught are driven to a broke into a German-held air lion of Warsaw, Poland, already has been reduced from 500,000 drome. The blow took the Nazis by surprise, and they had no Warns Against Deals WASHINGTON, Nov.

21. (ff) The State Department issued a formal warning today that any person participating in the pur to about 100,000 Jews. SENT TO SLAUGHTER square where the old people and cripples are selected, taken to a cemetery and are shot there. LOADED INTO CARS "The remainder are loaded into goods trucks (freight cars) at the rate of 150 per truck which normally accommodates 40. The floors are covered with a thick layer of lime or chlorine and provides evidence of the fact that a dollar goes just as far out here at 3rd and Fairfax in the purchase of the good things that will come forth finished from 40,000 Los Angeles home kitchens 3.

That when chief Nazis speak of "exterminating'' Jews in Poland, they speak of "four- time to send off their planes. Twenty-five were destroyed, and 17 captured in working order. Below Stalingrad, "Soviet troops successfully developed their offensive and liberated a number of populated places from chase of exit permits for relatives or friends in German occupied territory would be regarded as a person trading with the fifths of the Jewish population in Hitler-ruled Europe," since that percentage either now is in Po enemy "and thereby be publicly designated as an enemy." the German invaders," the midnight communique said. One Red Army detachment pursuing the retreating enemy ant.i-hilated up to three regiments of land or en route there under a Nazi grouping plan. 4.

That Nazis have established a price of 00 reichsmarks sprinkled with water. The doors are sealed. Some times the train starts immediately on being load- Germans Admit Reverses Southwest of Stalingrad Countermeasures Taken Against Onrush of Reds; Luftwaffe Trying to Ease Pressure, Berlin Says Action ttorted In the bokeriet otjed. Some times it remains on a the toll of twelve lost night A twift, siding for two days, even longer. German infantry.

Fifty-four Ger man tanks were captured, along for each corpse mostly Jewish, Wise indicated aiid are reclaiming bodies of slain civilians to be "processed into such war- President Hails Red Offensive WASHINGTON, Nov. 21. UP) President Roosevelt today said he had an intimation of the cur efficient pace ond the product it people are packed so tightly freh-from-the-oven Porker Houie'tnat tnose whf die of suffoca-roll, perfect pumpkin piei, frogront tion remain in the crowd, side by loaves of form bread The famous' side with those still living and vital commodities as soap fats and fertilizer." Du-Por mince pie it hiah up on our wlin inose siowiy oying from the "He (Hitler) is even exhuminc BERLIN, Nov 24. (From Ger-j which accomplished the break with 91 field guns, 'u trench mortars and other material. DESTROY 3fi TANKS In addition, 36 German tanks were destroyed, as were 31 guns, six planes and other equipment.

Many prisoners were taken. The special communique listed fumes of lime and chloride list of Farmers Market best bets for the dead for the value of the; man Broadcasts) sThe Ger-j through." from lack of air, water or food. "Wherever trains arrive the corpses, Dr. Wise said during man high command today ac rent Russian offensive several days ago and was delighted that; it was going along so well. The Chief Executive made this! the doy Forth from Mrt.

Humphrey's kitchens has come a novel winnera spicy pumpkin cake that it just right for the occasion. knowledged that Russian forces Military-quarters declared that "savage fighting" is in progress in the great Don River loop region where the Russians were a press conference shortly after he had conferred with State De attacking southwest of Stalin-! old people are dead. Those surviving are sent to special camps ai Treblinka, Belzec and Sobibor. Once there the so-called settlers partment officials. uussian advances of Zo miles statement in response to a press! northwest of Stalingrad, four to, conference request for his opin-j have suffered heavy grad had penetrated German de-isaid to fense lines nn fhp T)nn anri losses.

mx mues hi me j.jon loop, ana ion of the new attack started bv Three poultry SOURCES AUTHENTIC He stressed the fact that most of his information came from various sources other than the the Russians. tary quarters said tonight that example of these heavy pointed to "several hun-Soviet troops as havine the Soviet offensive is State Department, but said those'uing. been killed by German defend- through three competitive slave labor, ranch stalls here in the mar-j "Only young and relatively ket, compete in the happy strong people are left alive for game of trying to provide you Provide valuable slave la-with a better turkey than the; However, ji 4rn nl percentage of these is ex- 9 to 12 miles the south. The high command said that since last Thursday the Red army had captured 1100 field guns, 431 tanks, 88 planes, 3940 automobiles, more than 5000 horses, 3,000,000 shells, cartridges and large quantities of small arms, stores of war Aviator Hero Buried LONDON, Nov. 21.

-Full military honors were accorded today at burial of Second Lieutenant Harvey Dalton Johnson of Westville, N.J., who rode i blazing plane to a hero's death Sunday in a football field after fighting it clear of a populous area. uiu leiiuw dm tremely small for out of a total sources had been confirmed as authentic by the department. In addition, he quoted a "representative of President Roosevelt recently returned from Europe" as saying that the "worst you (Dr. Wise) have thought is true." succeed, me Dims are pro-; of about resettled, only aucea according 10 sianaaras about 4000 have been sent to do The Soviets, described as "on-rushing," were advancing, regardless of losses, these quarters said, adding that luftwaffe. bombers were seeking to relieve frontline pressure against German and Rumanian troops by raiding Soviet troop concentrations and supply lines.

The high command said that "countermeasures are proceeding against the Russian forces ers in a few days. German and Rumanian troops were described as bring engaged in severe battle with advancing Russians, but these quarters said further details on how far the Russians had proceeded, or whether they were encircled, could not be obtained. This was attributed to customary German military reticence in discussing matters which still are pending. equipment, ammunition and food which are being counted of the tanks and planes were in set down years ago by Mr. I auxiliary work on the battle Dahlhjelm (pronouncedfronts.

Dahlhjelm), who founded the! "Neither children, nor babies Farmers Market in 1934. sParV urpnans from asy are pen raised turkeys big and plump and tender. lums ana aay nurseries are evacuated as well. The director of the biggest Jewish orphanage in Warsaw and well-known Polish writer, Janusz Korczak, whom perfect working order. TAN RATTLE RAGES Earlier Soviet reports said a great and possibly decisive tank battle was raging in one unidentified area of the Stalingrad offensive, while an iron ring of entrapment was tightening about the Volga city itself.

The German Stalingrad siege army of some 375,000, now threatened gravely with encirclement I Americans in Mexico Subject fo Army Call MEXICO CITY, Nov. 24. VP) Americans and citizens of other countries at war with the Axis who reside in Mexico were made liable to service in the Mexican Hungary Tells Axis Allies She Has No Wheat for Them The Mayfoir Meats, biggest of the meat shops in the Formers Market, has turkeys from the noted AI Hall ranch. A royal version of the at USC. She never intended to be a decorator.

When she left college it was to go into newspaper work and and she made a success of it, too. But like most wanderers, she loved homes. Purely as an avocation she studied decoration. Soon she found it more absorbing than writing. To Barkers she came.

the Small 'Homes Studio was the perfect spot for her talent. As you know, this department at Barkers is the problem solver for those hexed with lean budgets who have big ambitions for their homes. Elena Binckley could sympathize with this craving for a real home. She puzzled and figured each and always found a way. She still docs.

She had ten young and enthusiastic decorators with each with the same keen interest in homes and terrier-minded when it comes to problems that seem sticklers. Most of them have a non-academic approach to decorating. Like Miss Binckley they have learned the art because they liked it coming from previous experience in music, nursing, social service, and widely varied businesses. There's a contagious freshness and zest throughout the whole Studio. -tt -tr IF you have a home decorating problem, little or big, bring irto tl)t SMALL HOMES STUDIO, Third Floor.

Of course there is no charge for this senice, tt -tr -tr Barker Bros. Stunlb Street, Flower Figuero Germans had given permission to remain in the ghetto, preferred to follow his charges to death. MURDERS "Thus under the guise of re- army hy a decree signed todayJ to the public," Szasz said, "we shall put an end to the whisper DRY SHAVER REBUR SERVICE All Miki Bring in your old thavtr for FREE chockup! and annihilation, appeared to have lost the initiative com Dy resident Avila Camacho. The decree provided that men beiuemem in me east, mass- WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.

UP) Hungary has notified Germany and Italy that her wheat crop is too short this year to supply the Axis allies, the Budapest ra ing rumor campaign that tried to tell public opinion that the supply difficulties are due to murder of the Jewish population is taking place." The report pointed out in connection with figures showing the of military age who are citizens of cobelligerent nations, but live here, must share the responsibility of Mexicans as regards the country's defense in time of war. shipments to Germany and Italy pletely. The midday communique of the high command said the Russian defenders recaptured 17 blockhouses, killed hundreds of enemy troops and wrecked considerable equipment. There's one meat shop in here, Fikcs Son, famous for the fancy meats purveyed. Eastern corn-fed steer beef at eastern corn-fed steer beef prices.

It's the fanciest meat in town, and the turkeys that Fikes offers today are up to dio reported today, simultaneously with announcement from Vichy that Hitler's chief extrac It is said that we have sent more to Germany and Italy than we could have afforded after meeting internal needs. have put the position population of the Warsaw ghetto as 433,000 last March, that although there was an extremely high mortality caused by bad hygienic conditions, starvation, executions, the number of Jews remained more or less sta- frankly to the representatives of the German and Italian govern Allied Ship Toll in St. Lawrence Reaches 20 ments." Die Decause Jews from other the same standard. They're northern birds short legged, double-breasted meaty beauties. The farm and ranch stalls tor of supplies has arrived in Hungary.

Laros Szasz, Minister of Supplies, told the Hungarian Parliament that "with a harvest of quintals (83,300,000 bushels) we are unfortunately in no position to supply any bread grain to our allies," said a Budapest broadcast recorded by-the Federal Communications Commission. It was made available parts of Foland as well as from Germany, Austria and Holland were brought there. In September ration cards were printed for only inhabitants in the Warsaw ghetto. Ooprrliht. 1942, New York Time are piled high with all the Maltese Sentenced to Death VALLETTA (Malta) Nov.

24. (IP) Carmelo Borg Pisani, a Malta-born British subject, was sentenced to death today after being convicted of being an enemy OTTAWA, Nov. 21. (U.R) Twenty United Nations merchant frood fixin celery and ten der green peas. Sausage for ships have been sunk since Jan.

1 in the St. Lawrence River and Gulf and. in adjacent waters, information agent. iavy Minister Angus L. Mae Donald disclosed today.

U-boat Chief Reported Fired No ships had been torpedoed tne stulting. There are fruits and nuts. No end of sugar plums. Wines. Fine fruit cakes.

Roasted nuts hot from the kettles. Fresh-made candies from Brock's kitchens. Flowers for the table And you should come out today. See the spectacle of Califor ny axis submarines in those wa ters prior to this year. Questioned as to whether there was any confirmation of enemy LONDON.

Nov. 24. (U.R) The evening standard today pub- by the Office of War Information. MILLION BUSHELS SHORT His statement coincided with the report from Vichy, also heard here, that Dr. Clodius, chief Nazi negotiator of trade agreement, was in Budapest.

Wheat has long been Hungary's chief export, but this year's crop is more than a million bushels under that of five years ago, when the production was bushels. REASSURE HUNGARIANS The Hungarian official's statement wa3 intended to allay a feeling among the people that the iisnea a report mat Admiral Karl nia most discriminating food buyers causing California's busiest cranberrv mer SALT LAKE CITY CHICAGO NEW YORK WASHINGTON Fast direct service to the centers of war production suDmersioies having landed men along the St. Lawrence, MacDon-aid said: "It is quite possible that an Axis submarine might land a few persons in remote areas. They landed some In the United States. It lg quite possible that will be done in Canada with a view to sabotage." uoenitz, chief of the German U-boat fleet, was believed to have been dismissed by the German Admiralty for failure to prevent Allied landings In North Africa and reporting misleading figures of German U-boat chants to whistle as we work in four-four time.

Vivace! Daily fights 12:01 pM 6:15 fM. The original Axis countries were taking top much grain, the broadcast indi "WSITANDi imjl. Copltt. Dillr, unit) Sunday, 10 etnU. uill ib 100 Lm 15.

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