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Official Story Shows Canadians In 2-Day Air and Sea Battle LONDON. Dec. 29. Royal Navy cruisers and Allied plants have sunk three Nazi destroyers and a speedy Nazi blockade runner in a two-day sea and air battle in the Bay of Biscay this week. An Admiralty bulletin to-' rght gave, details of the engagements, which started Monday when a Sunderland flying boat of the R.A.F.

Coastal Command sighted the blockade runner about 500 miles west and northwest of Cape Finisterre, Spain. A joint Admiralty and Air Ministry bulletin said: "It Is now possible to give a fuller account of the combined in of Monday and Tuesday. 'December 27-28, in which air- ommad sank armed Blockade runner, and ie Royal Navy, with the-co-tfoeration of aircraft of the coastal command, and the United States Navy operating with the command, sank three German destroyers In the approaches to the Bay-of Biscay. The blockade -runner, a fast, modern ship of about 3,000. tons, was first sighted Monday morning by a Sunderland flying boat in position about 300 miles west-northwest of Cape Finisterre; "The enemy ship, with one gun mounted on the poop-deck and miters un itic uun a aiiu uiu- ships, was proceeding unescorted on an easterly course at about IS knots, apparently inward bound for a port on, the west coast of France.

The Sunderland signalled that it had sighted a suspicious-looking vessel and other aircraft on patrol in the vicinity were diverted to the area. The cruisers H.M.S. P. Clarke, R.N.) and M.S. Enterprise (Capt.

H. T. W. Grant. R.C.N.) were disposed to- intercept, and coastal command Halifaxes, Liberators and Sunderlands wen despatched.

"For several hours pending the arrival 'of this force, aircraft ol R.A.F. and R.C.A.F. squadrons shadowed the blockade- runnef despite adverse weather conditions. The first attack was carried out by a Sunderland of the R.C. AT.

the run in, the aircraft was damaged by anti-aircraft fire from the enemy ship, but the Sunderland pressed home the attack and one bomb was seen to explode close to the blockade runner." (The R.CjA.F. Sunderland was' one of a force of 'planes from squadrons led by Wing Cmdrs. J. R. Frizzle of Berwick.

N.S., and L. R. G. J. Arehambault.

of Que bec City.) "Later a Liberator from a Csech squadron successfully the enemy One kli M.kUh I into flame- and caused an explosion of such Intensity that the force rocked the aircraft flying about 600 feet above the ship. Shortly afterward, flames were seen to have spread from the stern to the stem of the enemy ship. The crew of the Liberator was unable to remain in the vicinity of the blockade- runner long enough to observe the full results of their attack. "A Halifax which arrived on the scene reported later that the enemy ship was lying stopped with a heavy list to. port and down by the stern.

"At Intervals, further explosions rent the sinking blockade runner, which was emitting clouds of thick black smoke and was enveloped in flames mast high. Meanw.hile. her crew had aban donee snip. About 70 survivors were sighted in lifeboats or on rafts, i "Soon after dawn Tuesday, a Liberator of the I'nited States Navy Uh the coastal command, sichted II German destroyers in position about tOO miles from the mrene of the previous day's action. i a modern Narvik class destroyers, each mounting four 4.5-inch guns.

The destroyers were proceeding at about 20 knots in a westerly direction, probably with the intention of keeping a rendezvous with the homeward-bound blockade runner. i The aircraft signalled the enemy's position and H.M.S. Glasgow and H.M.S. Enterprise, which were between the destroyers and their bases in Southern France, marie full speed to make contact "Our aircraft continued to I I LI 1 111 III .1 1 1 poor visibility and attempted interference by enemy aircraft and considerable anti-aircraft fire from the enemy destroyers. The enemy then turned M.

cruisers sjghted the enemy early in the afternoon at a of about 12 miles to the southeastward. cruisers opened Are on the enemy, who replied: For ah hour, a running fight to the south-eastward ensued. During this time a number of hits were srnred on several of the enemy ships. Halifaxes and Sunderland 'of command with Liberators of the United States Navy joined In the battle and the Liberators made a number of attacks. Beauf ighters of the coastal and Mosquitos provided air cover for H.M.

ships. Our cruisers encountered littje opposition from -enemv aircralt. But one Heiftket" 177 was shot down into the sea by a Mosquito. The enemy destroyers showed eagerness to fight, and split into two or three groups and later into smaller units in their endeavor to escape. cruisers concentrated their pursuit on four of the enemy destroyed which had turned to the north A running then en-, sued which lasted ui'til dusk.

The'" enemy endeavored to avoid pun ishment by the use of a smoke screen. "H.M.S. Glasgow reported that during the various engagementa three destroyers had been sank' by gun-fire and that the remainder of the enemy destroyers had escaped but that several were known to have been dam aged. About 130 survivors In and dinghlea or en rafta were sighted by aircraft which still were In the vlelnity. "H.M.S.

Glasgow suffered a few casualties. The next' of kin are being Informed. Such damage as was sustained by the two cruisers was of a minor nature. I "As a result of these operations one Halifax and one Beauflghter are To Wage All-Out War Against Japs Sometime in 1944 WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.

Admiral Ernest J. King, com mander-in-chief of the Unjted States fleet, said today that plans are ready for shifting full strength of the United NaUons into the war against 'Japan, probably sometime In 1944, The preparation of the plans, he said, has been under way for several months and may not wait until defeat of Germany, which he agreed with Gen. wight D. Eisenhower may be expected in 1944. "I am hopeful and King said, "that Germany will be defeated in 1944.

1 am expectant that unremitting pressure on Japan will be continued and Increased." Streamlined City News Believed to have walked into the side of a street car, Mrs. Elizabeth Fraser, of 508 Besserer street, was admitted to the Civic Hospital shortly before 10 o'clock last night, suffering from severe head injuries. Her condition this morning was reported to be fair. According to police who are Investigating the accident, Mrs. Fraser, who was accompanied by her husband, walked into the side of a tram at the intersection of Rideau and Sussex streets.

She was taken to hospital in a taxi. Fred Sydney R. W. Flewelling. son of Sqdn.

Ldr. and Mrs. Cecil Karl Flewelling. 317 Somerset street, enlisted as standard aircrew at the R.C.A.F. recruiting centre.

Queen street, on, Wednesday, Fred, who is 17 1-2 years old and still attending Lisgar Collegiate, has a brother. Pilot Officer Gareth Flewelling, a navigator overseas. His father is an aeronautical engineer at No. 9 Repair Depot, St Johns, Que. Also enlisted on Wednesday was John Park, of Cornwall, who had a son, Sgt.

James, wireless air gunner in the R.C.A.F., killed overseas August 13, 1941. A son, Tpr. William Park, is attached to the Public Relations Office, London, England, as a photographer. A third son. Leading Stoker Ronald, R.C.N.V.R., is serving on the Corvette Woodstock.

Pleading guilty to the theft of $48 from the Mirror Grill, 730 Bank street, on Christmas Day, two employes. William Smith, 32, of 407 Catherine street, and James M. Floyd. 48, of 309 LeBreton street, were remanded to next Thursday for sentence by Magistrate Sauve this morning. Detective Borden Hobbs said the money was taken from a locked Cupboard and that he had recovered $23.

Ottawa Navy Director Led Cruiser Attack LONDON. Dec. 29. (CP) Capt, H. T.

W. Grant, who commanded the Royal Navy- cruiser Enterprise in the successful acUon against a flotilla of Nazi destroyers in the Bay of Biscay, is a 44-year-old native of Halifax and sort of a former Lieutenant Governor Nova Scotia, MacCallum Grant. Capt. Grant, who was loaned to the Royal Navy by the Royal Canadian Navy this year, commanded the cruiser Diomede until four months ago whence took command of the Enterprise. It was Capt.

Grant who commanded, the Canadian destroyer Skeena-when she carried the King to and from Prince Edward Island during the Royal visit to Canada in 1939. He served on the staff of the commander-in-chief of the home fleet from 1937 and since the war has been on the staff of the commanding officer, Atlantic coast, and director of naval personnel, Ottawa. May Hold Empire Talks in Spring LONDON. Dec, 30. The planned conference of Empire Prime Ministers probably will be held in London in April or- May, according to present indications.

While the western invasion of Europe from Britain ''may be launched by that time, it is not believed here the operations would prevent the meeting. DOMINION QUALITY BREAD 2 CONSUMER'S RATION COUPON CALENDAR JANUARY SUN MON TUIS WID THURSDAY HI SAT 2v mm mm Swear Cxpi 23, 34 CrnKn MtW aSSSt 3 XI aW 0 c.mmhi u.ar eMi Jf 010. OH Bvttar Cioill 44. 4 Km am Cxisow is vM 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 76 77 7a 19 20rr 21 22 OZL 0 OA OQ OQ mmm Xmi Moot Coupons 36 VM jSmQ mmUmf mffk 91 BuMer Coupons 42, 43, 44, 45 On end After January 17 Hybrid Goslings at Ottawa Farm Fairly Bounce From Their Shells 1 If ever the farmyard seems too quiet and peaceful, the Dominion Experimental Farms have something to fix it only too well. For some years the farms have experimented with the crossing of the wild snow goose and the domestic Chinese goose.

The have produced a fine, large, handsome bird. But the goslings fairly bounce from their shells, so vigorous that when they are a day old they can be placed with ordinary goslings two weeks old, When the snow-Chinese goslings are two or three days old, there no longer is any question who Is boss. They rule the roost with vicious beaks that seem made of Iron. They have the Hitler attitude: those who oppose are killed. i Flew Off But Home for Dinner.

There's enough of the tame goose in the hybrids to make them appreciative of the comforts of the Central Experimental Farm here, but they are strong in wing as well as in beak. The other day one of them, to the alarm of every feathered thing for miles around, took off for a whirling survey of nearby Dow's Lake and an Ottawa residential district. But he was home for dinner which, as usual, he i ate without interference while all the common flock trembled In the distance until his majesty was done. "It's all right when other birds can get away from said one authority. "But when the hybrids are cooped up with others it's murder.

They are fine birds in every other way." Bracken Would Give 1 'Fair Trial' To Churchill Shipments FUN FLON. Dec. 29. CP) John Bracken, national leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, said here today that shipments out of Port Churchill "deserve a fair Mr. Bracken declared that "It 1 am in a position to share in the direction of Dominion policies at some future date, I will see to it that a fair trial is The Progressive Conservative leader' said that scientific and mechanical developments, such as the gyro compass and radar, would provide answers to whatever navigational problems arise in shipping from the northern Manitoba seaport.

As a result of ship building during wartime, Canada will have the right type of ships, easily converted for use in the northern sea lane, he said. Dealing with current affairs. Mr. Bracken named "weak points" in the present economic setup which he said must be met by C0LDS2 FIGHT MISERY where you feel it-rub 1 throat, chest and back with time-tested Use Your CREDIT and SAVE Your EYES flauta Tu ua tat IblR without dll ON CREDIT TEHMS I urotmnu lit wium prio 4 RanuauoM. 190 Sparks St 2-2623 i Three generations have been bred at the Farm.

Among the advantages is that the hybrid eggs hatch more quickly than those from the tame birds. The original cross was between a wild snow goose, gleaming white except for two black wing feathers, and a. duller-white Chinese bird. The first generation was very similar to. the Chinese in "tone.

while the second was lighter In shade. In the third generation, some are light and some are shaded, but they're all "dead-end" birds without any improvement in temper. The wild strain gives them a vigorous constitution and self-assurance that the ordinary tame -goose lacks. The Chinese goose strain gives them a good carcass and ability as layers. But temper! temper! positive, conscious objectives.

These, he said, include the challenge of mass unemployment after the war, the depressed agricultural condition and fear of insecurity. Mr. Bracken, last night told a meeting of supporters that he was not seeking nomination in the Federal constituency of Churchill in the next Federal general He indicated, however, that when he seeks a seat in the House of Commons he may do so in Manitoba. LjHE OF Tv' I I I Kv'v mm II 1. YOUPdN VaIUII lUOAt mm4 TtA 1 swim comi hi sums hi Hold Service for 600 Who Perished in Fire CHICAGO, Dec.

3Q. Forty years ago today nearly 600 persons, mostly women and children, perished in fire and panic as flames roared through the Iroquois Theatre. There were 1,000 persons at a matinee in the new Loop theatre Dec. 30, 1903, when the fire broke out. In 13 minutes the fire, which started when a spotlight ignited stage drapes, was out and an estimated 600 persons were dead, The loss of life compared with 300 dead in the Chicago fire of 1871, and 481 killed last year in the-Boston night club fire.

The 40th annual memorial ser vice for the victims of the tragedy was held today and attending were three members from the show's original cast of nearly 300. R.C.M.P. Seize Forged Registration Cards TORONTO, Dec. 30. CP) Royal Canadian Mounted Police last night raided a home on Palm erston avenue, in West Central Toronto, and-seised 80 National Registration cards which, police said, carried forged signatures.

Ben Ugar and Morris Berklvitz, occupants of the house, were ar rested on charges of possessing National Registration cards car rying forged names. WILL WANT SHIPS. NEW YORK, Dec. 29. Dr.

Lin Lin, economist on the staff of the Chinese News Service, says China may be a customer for as many as 500 surplus American ships of all classes immediately after the war ends. backbone LIBERTY Whatever our occupation, or tha mount of our Income, we Canadians all' enjoy an enviable degree of economic and personal freedom freedom of thought, expression, movement and enterprise. And freedom of enterprise it the backbone of liberty, because, it is the right of every individual in Canada to shape his or her own occupational destiny. This Bank is proud to have pro vided, for more than century, banking facilities for many indus trial and commercial enterprises originated by individual initiative which have helped to develop Canada into treat nation of free people. A LepeaH: eqpes'S: To maintain supplies of beer, the Breweries in Ontario must secure empty bottles from the Home Consumer.

Please co-operate by returning empties and containers to your nearest Brewers' Retail Store. O. If you cannot do so, telephone 5-671 Pand your empties will be picked up as soon as our restricted services will permit Brewers' Retail Stores, Ottawa 826,000 Pairs Boots Repaired for Troops The tramp pf boots is sweet music to an ArmV branch which In a year repaired and restored to ser vice more than 826,000 pairs of boots and shoes, and through a boot rebuilding, plant, can pro-ice up to 1,500 pairs, a week duce using uppcrjs stripped from boots. The Army said today the op- eratlons of the Army salvage department have be-business. Articles and disposal come big scrapped and resold have realized J4 the Defence Department said, and salvage operations- are receiving greater recognition as a source of supply.

Trie branch handles repair of garments, tents, marquees, i web and anti-ga equipment, launder ing, disinfecting and the recondl turning of enamel and similar ware. I I i NEW YORK. Dec. 30. (JP Arthur Heiiry yArl) 77, cartoonist and author, whq was.

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IMS. 1 Ottawa Woman Left $91 ,000 To Borough in Scotland An-application for th'e probate of the will of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Low Brown who died at Ottawa on the 3rd of November, 1943, has been filed by the executor, the Royal Trust Company through their solicitors, Messrs. Hill and Hill. The estate is valued at $117,477 is made up of real estate $11,050, mortgages $3,518, cash on deposit $14,443, bonds $81,000 and stocks $7,099 and miscellaneous assets $313.

Under her will Mrs. Brown devised $250 to the Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa for the Bytown Museum; $250 to the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Andrew's Church, $250 to the Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Church Ottawa; $250 to' an employe, namely, Annie Boucher, and $25,000 to a cousin, Mrs. Jemina Jarvis of Woodstock, South With a view to carrying out an expressed wish of her father, the late James Mather, who was a well known architect who resided at Ottawa, she deviseu the residue patterned cotton seer- choice of wraparound with short, sleeves.

and Small, in A CT FLOOR. Style all of tour, i sWAn SAVINGS STAHP a Wen -41 Little Spun Neatly fabric detachable 1 nr? 7rllMfciflililiJlJif laiiMfaii 91 1 1 1 all tl I ivi 1 4 a 1 1 VI aWl iTOYTT ill CHOCOLATES; of" her estate' to the Provost and Magistrates of the Borough of Montrose in the County of Forfarshire, Scotland, to be used by them for perpetuating the memory of her father and to be divided equally between the Carnegie Public Library. The Dorwoods House of Refuge and the Montrose Infirmary all in the Borough at Montrose- with the direction that tnkl.t ir, tution in memory of her father. URGES FREE EDVCATIO.V. KITCHENER, OnU Dec.

30. (CP) Harper Schofield. Kitchener' barrister, last night advocated, free education for all from kindergarten to 'University, In an address to the 23rd Older Boys' Parliament he "noted Russia had free education even pay the students whileVthey are leara-ing Your want ad in The Jourtmi reaches thousands of exctustee readers. 1.