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42. MOUNT CARMEL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1941. PRICE THREE CENTS. I I ED nl MOUN EV THE SPIRIT OF '4 on All 20-Year SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS OF AIRCRAFT WARNING SERVICE Action Flares Parts of East Orders On Alerts And Blackouts The following Instructions have been received by Councils of Defense and Chief Air Raid Wardens from the Commanding General of the Third Corps Area, via Third Draft Ag nunc; Schedule.of operations for the Mount Carmel Aircraft Warning Service, atop the Guarantee Trust building, for the week of December 22-29, inclusive, was announced today by Albert L.

Landis, Chief Observer. Working In three hour-shifts, each crew consists of an assistant chief Civilian Defense Region Head' quarters at Harrisburg. These in NewPhilippineThreat observer and two observers. The schedule of operations follow structions are now In effect. All Is Adopted previous instructions are hereby MONDAY, DEC.

22 withdrawn: 12 Noon to 3 pjn. Fred Womer, Assistant Chief Observer; Clarence "Orders for alerts and blackouts (not practice) will be sent by the By Joe Alex Morris United Press Foreign Editor Roberts, Val Hammernick, Observ ers. Commanding General, First Inter ceptor Command to civil communi 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hobart Griffiths, Assistant Chief Observer; Andrew ties and industry through the Air Darrup, Herbert Curley, Observers.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Harry Ossman, 12 Midnight to 3 am. George Delcamp, Assistant Chief Observer; Wm. H.

Honecker, Frank Tamburo, Observers; 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Carl Ruths, Assistant Chief Observer; Thomas Francis, Elwood Rupp, Observers. 6 aon. to 9 a.m.

"Did" Singley, Assistant Chief Observer; Ben John, Willard Stone, Observers. 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Frank Lubold, Assistant Chief Observer; Marlln Benner, A. G. Lanuskey, Observers.

12 Noon to 3 p.m. Russell Rupp, Assistant Chief Observer; Sid Seidel, Cletus Coyne, Observers. Assistant Chief Observer; Dominick Tresco, Harry Mouery, Observers, craft Warning Service. This simply reiterates that all authentic warnings henceforth will originate from Headquarters First Interceptor Command and be sent to the Civilian District Warning Centers from the appropriate Information 9 p.m. to 12 Midnight Charles Welliver, Assistant Chief Observer; House And Senate Decide To Exempt Teen-Age Youths; Plan Registration By George E.

Reedy, Jr. (U. P. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.

(U.P.) Congressional legislation, exempting teen-age youths from compulsory military serivce but creating a potential army of 7,000,000 men between 20 and 44, inclusive, awaited President Roosevelt's signature today. Paul Smith, Cleo Newton, Observers. FRIDAY; DEC. 26 Center. 12 Midnight to 3 a.m.

George "Practice Blackouts hereafter will Crompton, Assistant Chief Observer; Ben Feifer, Observer. 3 p.m. to 6 pjn. Edward Gildea, 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

John Davis, As American defenders of the Philippines today fought a strong new Japanese landing force on Mindanao Island, a gallant band of British Imperials still held out on the hills of Hong Kong and Dutch planes smashed three enemy cruisers into helplessness off the North Coast of Borneo. JAPS SINK RUSSIAN SHIP. Action flamed on all sectors of the Far Eastern front as the Japanese extended their "all out" offensive designed primarily to strangle Singapore and as Japanese bombers the first clash with the Soviet Union in the Pacific war-were reported to have sunk a Russian freighter. The Russian ship Perekop of 4,200 tons was said by th Dutch News Agency Aneta to have been bombed and sunk by 17 Japanese bombers between Vladivostok and the Dutch East Indies, with eight crew members killed and 32 oilier, including three women, saved. Assistant Chief Observer; Flank sistant Chief Observer; Anthony 1 If tX V' I I f'flfi miimiinniiMij ImnniniirT if iiC iiii a'wmninm Hit Ososki, Stanley Ostrofski, Observers, 6 p.m.

to 9 p.m. George Perzel, Moleski, William Albertini, Observ ers. Assistant Chief Observer; James 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Samuel Wilkin Kehler, John Tomtishen, Observers.

9 p.m. to 12 Midnight Harold son, Assistant Chief Observer; Mar-lin Benner, Frank Rossi, Observers. 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Nelson Davis, Bookman, Assistant Chief Observer Designed to mobilize the nation's manpower for the all-out war against the Axis powers, the bill calls for the ultimate registration of bi held only after authority therefore has been obtained from General McDonnell, Commanding Gen-enral, Headquarters First Interceptor Command. State Councils of Defense will pass upon the advisability of.

practice blackouts in their regions and make their request through this office giving the precise location of the desired blackout, the length of time, and reasons for its necessity. The purpose of this Is to coordinate blackouts so that Civilian and Military Aviation may not be confused by blackouts of which they have no knowledge. This refers, of course, Daniel Malloy, F. E. Deitz, servers.

Assistant Chief Observer; William TUESDAY, DEC. 23 12 Midnight to 3 a.m. John Sulli all men from 18 through 64. But only those in the 20-44 age bracket van, Assistant Chief Observer; Ehs worth "George, Alfred Matsko, Ob' would be liable for military service, "I believe it is my duty to take my son's place," declared Louis A. Tyler day he heard his son, George, had been killed In the Japanese attack on Hawaii.

He's pictured, left, above, giving his navy enlistment application to Edward Merhas, chief signalman, in Los Angeles. servers. 3 a.m. to 6 a. m.

Verne Carson, Final action came yesterday on approval by both chambers of a Senate-House conference report compromising differences on the -PHILIPPINE INVASION EXTENDED Assistant Chief Observer; Charles Breslin, Thomas Kaselonis, Observers. 12 Noon to 3 p.m. John Bergstresser, Assistant Chief Observer; Henry Merges, Harold Beierschmitt, Observers. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Daniel Zieger, Assistant Chief Observer; Jim Kealy, Charles Reltz, Observers. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. George Crompton, Assistant Chief Observer; Louis Matsko, Frank P. Milo, Observers.

The Japanese invasion of the Philippines, which had been contained by American forces on Luzon Island, was ex- 6 a.m. to 9 ajn. Herbert Curley, Assistant Chief Observer; "Frank Car Skids Info to practice blackouts only. "Warning of practice blackouts when permission has been obtained and warning of practice alerts. Rossi, Thorias Kaselonis, Observers.

9 a.m. to 12 Noon Clarence Rob erts, Assistant Chief Observer; Sid Grabowlcz, Michael O'Brien, Weikel, Barney Wydra, Observers, Gasoline Pump, should be given to the Civil Populace through the press or radio or both." 12 Noon to 3 p.m. Russell Rupp, 9 p.m. to 12 Midnight Ray Tye, Assistant Chief Observer; A. G.

Lan Stephen Shecora Surrenders To Motor Police Makes Statement In Regard To Assistant Chief Observer; William tended to the important island of Mindanao, south of Luzon and close to Borneo, by the landing of strong enemy forces near Davao. As reported by an American communique at Manila an! Tokyo broadcast Japanese troops landed from transport" and were immediately engaged by defense forces, lleavv fighting was reported by Manila, but Tokyo claimed that progress was being made- by the invading troops. MINDANAO IMPORTANT ISLAND Mindanao is important because it is one of the largest Please communicate these In uskey, Al Hummel, Observers. draft age limitations. The House had Insisted on delaying Induction of youths until they reached their 21st birthdays despite urgent appeals by Mr.

Roosevelt, Gen. George C. Marshall, Chief, of Staff, and other Army officials for Inclusion of younger men. The Senate supported the 19-year "floor" recommended by the administration. Conferees battled over the issue most of the morning, each side refusing to budge.

Administration leaders arranged the compromise 20-year minimum during the noon recess and the legislation was whipped through the Senate and House without a record vote. Sullivan, Elmer Albertini. Observers. 3 p.m. to 6 pjn.

Louis Pottier, SATURDAY, DEC. 27 12 Midnight to 3 a.m. Herbert Assistant Chief Observer; Andrew Darrup, Ben Feifer, Observers. Curley, Assistant Chief Observer; Fred Herb, F. E.

Deitz, Observers. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Richard Facer, Causing Blaze Short Circuit In Pump's Mechanism Ignites Gas Fumes Chief Observer; Walter 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

George Delcamp, structions at once to all in your organization who are in any way concerned with blackouts or alerts. Send requests for practice blackouts which you may wish to hold to this office and we will request authority from General McDonnell. Cordially yours, A. C. Marts, Executive Director Stanitskl, George Brokenshlre, Oh servers.

Assistant Chief Observer; Albert Pinamontl, Albert Oswald, Observ 9 p.m. to 12 Midnight B. Earl ers. Fagley, Assistant Chief Observer; ana ncnest or me rnuippmes ami Davao Bay would offer an excellent naval base for Japanese operations. Furthermore, it had become evident that the enemy landings on Luzon Is land were mainly holding operations against American-forces and that naval and air bases on Mindanao would per 6 a.m.

to 9 a.m. Vic Long, Assist Differences Stephen Shecora, 543 south Seventh street, Shamokln, wanted by police in connection with the death Selective service headquarters was Albert Pinamontl, Albert Oswald, Kulpmont had a spectacular fire shortly after nine o'clock this morn ant Chief Observer; Ben John, An ready to throw the draft registration machinery Into high gear as soon as tonio Chalk, Observers. Observers. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 ing when an automobile skidded into 9 a.m.

to 12 Noon Nelson Davis, a gasoline pump in front of the of Adam Sharp, 23, of 641 south Seventh, Shamokin, surrended to 12 Midnight to 3 a.mAJohn Henry Assistant Chief Observer; "Did" Singley, Frank Lubold, Observers. Manello service station at the extreme eastern end of the community, Klassen, Assistant Chief Observer; the Motor Police yesterday afternoon at the police barracks, Shamokin. Frank P. Milo, Nich Brokenshlre, 12 Noon to 3 p.m. Jake Sebastian, As the pump was snapped off its Observers.

Assistant Chief Observer; Lee Mas- He was accompanied by Attorney chai, Glenn Merges, Observers. 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Homer Assistant Chief Observer; Nelson John L. Pipa, his defense counsel.

3 pjn. to 6 p.m. James McGee. mit iue Japanese to intensity tneir attacKs uotn against Manila, and the East Indies islands leading toward Singapore. The Japanese attacks on Luzon apparently had been contained by defense forces on three sectors but another air raid was made on Nicholas Field at noon.

On the nearby Borneo front, the Japanese forces invading the northern coast apparently had made no important progress against the British defenders and Dutch pilots flying American-built planes were striking hard at the enemy ship concentrations. At the barracks, Shecora made a base and knocked over, a short circuit in the electrical mechanism Ignited gas fumes arising from the underground tank and the fire burned furiously until arrival of Kulp-mont's two fire companies. Firemen Zavarek, Cleo Newton, Observers. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Robert Visln statement In regard to his differ Assistant Chief Observer; Garfield Griffiths, Earl Fagley, Observers. Mr. Roosevelt signs the new bill Into law. Altogether, an estimated 40,000,000 males will be affected. Officials ind cated the gigantic registration task will be "staggered" by age groups, and will not be completed until April.

Instructions already have gone out to local boards for a recheck of men registered la the original roll call of men from 21 through 35. It was indicated that' those In the 36-44 age group probably would be the first to register this time. Government and Congressional tainer, Assistant Chief Observer; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. George Repko, ences with Sharp.

He said he had several arguments with him concerning mining tools owned by She- Local Boy Slightly Injured In Jap Raid Mr. and Mrs. Edward Meehan, 247 south Vine street, this city, have been notified by the War Department that their son, Sergeant John Meehan, was slightly injured during the surprise Japanese raid on Hawaii December 7. Sergeant Meehan, who is In the TJ. S.

Air Corps, has been serving in Hawaii the past two years. The Navajo Indian word for motorcycle means "son of an Assistant Chief Observer; William John Jeckti, Willard Stone, Observ ers. Williard, Cleo Newton, Observers. 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Henry Merges, cora's brother, Joseph, who died six weeks ago.

9 p.m. to 12 Midnight-Henry extinguished the blaze with chem icals. The car, operated by Edward Ba ranoskl, Pine street, Kulpmont, suf' fered only slight fender damage. Flames did not threaten the serv' DUTCH KAYO THREE CRUISERS Brecker, Assistant Chief Observer; Joe Clark, Luke McDonnell, Ob Prior to his death, Joseph She Assistant Chief Observer; Al Hummel, Harold Beierschmitt, Observers, 12 Neon to 3 p.m. John Davis, Assistant Chief Observer: A.

G. cora worked with Sharp. Ever since server. then Shecora has been trying to get SUNDAY, DEC. 28 his brother's tools from Sharp, She leaders predicted that failure of Congress to lower the minimum age Lanuskey, William.

Czenskie, Ob 12 Midnight to 3 a.m. Charles cora said. to 19 would force the Army to aban servers. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Jim Kealey, As ice station which sits back a short distance from the pumps. Manello Brothers said damage to the pump may amount to about Reltz, Assistant Chief Observer; Glenn Menges, George Broken- Shecora, working on the night don its plan to halt voluntary enlist shift at the Glen Bum colliery, got sistant Chief Observer; Garfield shir Observers. Griffiths, Ben Hell, Observers. three hundred dollars. 3 a.m.

to 6 a.m. Sam Douglas. his pay last Friday night and said he was drinking on his way home. mente. war Secretary Henry L.

Btlmson said recently recruiting would be stopped after the current London taxlcabs are not allowed to have speedometers. 6 pm. to 9 p.m. R. L.

Seip, Assistant Chief Observer; Charles Assistant Chief Observer; Morris Miller, Charles Smeltzer, Observers. At the Fetzko Hotel, Market and Willow streets, Shecora said he met on Page Four) 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. HaiTv Klein. As The king cobra sometimes attains a length or 18 feet, and is the largest poisonous snake In the world.

Sharp and fought with him there. Haleakala, located on the island of Maui, Hawaii, is the world's greatest known dormant volcano. sistant Chief Observer; Paul John At midnight, both Shecora and son, Sam Reimert, Observers. Sharp were put out of the hotel. 9 a.m.

to 12 Noon Anthony Zig- Shecora, In his statement to the ray, Assistant Chief Observer; Lee Maschal, Frank Rossi, Observers. Motor Police, said that after he and Smeltzer, Hugh DeLong, Observers. 9 p.m. to 12 Midnight Royal Phillips, Assistant Chief Observer; Fred W. Herb, Anthony Moleskl, Observers.

THURSDAY, DEC. 25 12 Midnight to 3 a.m. Louis Cohen, Assistant Chief Observer; Ray Tye, Henry Brecker, Observer. 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Morris Miller, Assistant Chief Observer; John Sharp were put out of the hotel, 12 Noon to 3 p.m. JoseDh Porem- COLONEL JOHN M. BAIN GIVES ADDRESS ON SUBJECT, "WE HAVE A JOB TO DO" Sharp attacked him, but were again Batavia reported that the Dutch planes had knocked three Japanese cruisers out of action in fighting off the Sara-way coast of Borneo and that two transports also had been hit. Dispatches said that it was believed one of the three cruisers was sunk. In the Japanese had massed for an effort to renew their drive down the west coast toward Singapore after taking Penang Island air-naval outpost where the British destroyed all important facilities before withdrawing.

British officials at Singapore said that Imperial defense forces had withdrawn "slightly" from the Kriang river line, about 320 miles north of Singapore, but that reinforcements were pouring into the threatened front. HCNK KONG HOLDS OUT At Hong Kong, the British Imperials still held out oh Victoria Peak and other hilltop points against overwhelmingly superior numbers and against tremendous enemy bombardments by heavy artillery on the mainland and by airplanes. Tokyo broadcasts reports lhat a great cloud of smoke hung over the little island naval base which the British have held for 100 years, and London acknowledged that the fall of Hong Kong must be expected at any time. BRITISH CAIN IN LIBYA On the Libyan front, the British pursuit of itxis forces gained momentum, sweeping more than 40 miles west of the separated. do, Assistant Chief Observer; Conci-zlo Cavacini, Mike Dovci, Observers! Shecora added that shortly there i p.m.

to 6 p.m. John Dtitz. As after he was enroute home when he sistant Chief Observer; Harry Mou-rey, John Jeckot, Observers. found Sharp hiding behind a mail box on Montgomery street. Both men Bergstresser, Daniel Malloy, Shenandoah Soldier Missing Announcement was made yesterday by the War Department that Private Walter H.

Wardigo, aged twenty-two, of Shenandoah, Is reported "missing, presumably due to enemy action" In the bombing of the United States bases at Hawaii. A telegram from the Department was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wardigo, of Shenandoah, yesterday morning. The young soldier was attached to the squadron at Hlckam Field.

p.m. to 9 pjn. Verne Carson. fought again. Shecora said Sharp attacked him with a mil: bottle and Reviewing in detail the safeguards being taken for the protection of the populace in the" event that war strikes home in Northumberland County, Col.

John M. Bain, of Northumberland, delivered a timely address on the topic, "We Have A Job To Do," in a broadcast over Assistant Chief Observer; William Albertini, William Willard, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sam Douglas, that in the scuffle the bottle broke and as both men rolled over Sharp Assistant Chief Observer; Robert Dinger, Vic Long, Observers. 9 p.m.

to 12 Midnieht Val Ham- velop. Now, what is your job? Let's see. There will be work for everyone, the high school boy and girl and on up through the years to the oldest man and woman who are still active in affairs of life. The civilian forces in this war will be called upon, prboably, to serve in a capacity never before kown in our land. Modern War is not waged on battle fronts but on civilian and 9 a.m.

to 12 Noon Rlghter Sherry, rolled on th3 broken bottle which inflicted wounds in Sharp's abdomen, wounds which were at first believed mernick, Assistant Chief Observer; James Kehler, John Tomtishen, Ob Station WKOK, Sunbury. Assistant Chief Observer; Nelson Davis, Earl Fagley, Observers. servers. Col. Bain, in the last of a series of broadcasts sponsored by the County Civilian Defense Council, of which (Continued on Page Eight) he is secretary, said: Youth Admits Fellow Members of the Civilian Command In industrial populations.

He was In the service since August Of 1939. Wardigo Is the fourth casualty Army: This vast civilian army is being rapidly organized for prompt and We have a job to do! That is the topic that Clyde D. Boden, who reported fiom Schuylkill County. Private Jerome J. Szematowlcz, Ma-hanoy City, was reported killed In Is Chairman of the Northumber Post Office Open All Day Yuletide greeting cards are being mailed In the greatest volume in the history of the local post-office, Postmaster William Burke land County Council of National Slaying Four LITTLE FALLS, Dec.

20. (U.R! Raymond Dahller, 16-year-old farm youth, confessed today that he shot and killed his father, mother, sister and brother because "he wasn't action on December 7th, while Privates Ivan Lewis, of Tower City and Peter Wargo, of Vulcan, were reported wounded. efficient work. Its activities are divided into many groups, in one of which everyone can serve and will be expected to serve. The first and paramount necessity is the organizing of our Air Warden system.

The Ah- Warning System has been established by the Government through the agency of American Legion Posts and is al big Italian-German base at Derna and rolling forward without indications of serious opposition. The British took both Derna and El Mekili, an important road center to the south, and as yet there was no indication that the enemy could halt their drive on Benghazi. REDS ROLL NAZIS BACK On the Russian front, the German forces near Moscow were rolled further back toward the west, while Red Army attacks were reported gaining ground in the Crimea. Moscow dispatch said that at one point on the Tula front, south of the capital, the enemy had been pushed back "several tens of kilometers." Hawaii Changed By Francis McCarthy United Press Staff Correspondent HONOLULU, Dec. 20 (U.R) The Army manned Ha walls defenses today under a new commander-Lieut.

Gen. Delos C. Emons. Authorities were trying to improve the food situation and business, and keep civilian morale high. Lieut.

Gen. Walter C. Short Is The 1940 United States honey crop is estimated to have been 170,000,000 pounds. ready functioning efficiently. The Air Warden service is the channel Defense, has assigned to me for discussion at this time.

We have a job to do! Then with all our might and all our aim, let's do It and get it over with. There is no question in my mind about our ability and our willingness to do the job and to do It well. Rather Is it a question of how to do the job and to do it well. Rather is it a question of how 'to do it as quickly as possible with the minimum expenditure and waste of men, money and materials. I am first going to tell you what I conceive to be my job in this crisis.

It Is primarily and continuously my job to give to the leaders of my gov through which every community will be acquainted with the threat of raids, and when the raid comes MOPPM DAxrtepr HONG KONG HOLDS OCT LONDON, Dec. 20 CU.PJ A fear getting a square deal around the house." Sheriff William Butcher said the youth admitted he had planned the slayings for a "long time." The bodies of his father, August 50, his mother, his sister, Anna Mae, 10, and his brother, Kenneth 5, were found last night in the basement of their burning home. "I would do It again and I'm not sorry," Dahller told Butcher, After the slayings, Raymond said, he put on his "best suit" and went they will have manifold duties. In this they will need many helping announced today. The rush began on December 15.

Eight thousand letters, at least ninety percent Christmas greetings, were collected throughout the community yesterday post-office employes. Because of the rush in business, the postoffice here will be open all day today, Postmaster Burke said. If necessary, the postmaster said, deliveries by carriers also will be made tomorrow. A collection throughout the community also will be made tomorrow afternoon between the hours of 3:00 and 4:00 o'clock. hands.

It Is probable that within a week the Air Wardens will have been completely set up with all of the key men established and the sides. Street fighting has Seen in progress In some sections since las: night, dispatches from Chungking said, but a message from Gov. Sir Mark Young said that the Japanese were not yet in control of thr Island. (A German dispatch from Tokyo said that the Japanese occupied oil of Hong Kong except Victon.i, peak.) less but apparently doomed band of British Imperials fought In the bomb-scarred streets and on the shell furrowed hills of Hong Kong today without asking or giving quarter to overwhelmingly stronger Japanese invaders. The end of 100 years of British rule may come at any hour for the lltle Crown colony, military dispatches said, but for the time be- ernment unfaltering loyalty and unhesitating obedience to orders issued rank and file appointed and informed of their duties.

sued a proclamation yesterday that he was relinquishing command of the Army's Hawaiian Department, and that Emmons, as ordered by the War Department, was succeeding him. Emmons had just arrived. As regards morale, the Office of Civilian Defense announced the formation of a Public Morale Secr tion of the Liaison Division, under the direction of Charles F. Loomis, former Secretary of the Institute of Pacific relations. The principal objective of the section is to keep to a Christmas party at a nearby Buckman Township school.

from proper quarters. In doing this Naturally once a raid is Imminent ill in M. mm mi ii i. i i Christmas Seals tlie great task of enforcing order and maintaining safety will fall on the Police Departments. Every mu He said he stood outside the house and fired his father's .12 gauge shotgun through an open window at his' mother and sister who were washing it is my duty and my Job to do it wholeheartedly and with the expenditure of every ounce of energy and every grain of brain capacity which It has been my good fortune to be endowed with by the Creator lnc the defenders of Honu Kona I dishes In the kitchen.

Both were shot nicipality will have a Police Head of this work. Their forces will be augmented by the efficient Fire Po- The diminishing band of Kong defenders have little Eecause a crucifix used to hang there, It is etiquet for all ranks in the British navy to salute the in the head. I or r. Itt are holding fast to the rugged sides of Victoria peak and to their trenches on the lesser hill and which I have been privileged by i Continued on Page Eljbt) (Continued from Tst Seven) this great Nation to train and de (Continued on Page Four) (Continued on Faje Eight).