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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY. MARCH 11, 1943
BombsBlast2000 Nazi War Plants
(International News Service)
For the first time since the RAF embarked on its all-out attempt to destroy a German war machine, actual figures were announced that threw a bright light on the staggering devastation.
While a savage battle for Karkov continued and local allied victories were recorded in Tunisia, the House of Commons
again became the sounding board for the major war development.
Sir Archibald Sinclair Secretary of State for air introduced in Parliament air estimates for the current year and told in some detail what the RAF and the United States Army Air Force has already done to break the back of Germany.
Here are a few highlights from his long and detailed account.
Factories Destroyed
Two thousand German factories and industrial establishments have been destroyed or blasted out of action.
More than 1 million Germans have been rendered homeless.
At least one-half of the best German pilots and fighter planes have been pinned down in western Europe by constant RAF attacks. As a result only 1/4 of the German Air Force is in operation over Russia from the White sea to the Black.
German troops in battle are clamoring for air support.
Attacks Continue
The Allied attacks will continue and grow in scope, Sinclair said, and the more American planes and pilots that come over to participate, the sooner the "malignant" power of Hitlerism will be ground into dust.
There were few changes on the fighting front. Meanwhile, patrol activities of Allied forces in central Tunisia continue.
On the Soviet front Russian armies were locked in bitter struggle for Kharkov and scored new gains in the areas further to the north. In the southwest Pacific, allied bombing squadrons heavily attacked the enemy bases and damaged at least six Japanese vessels. In Washington Secretary of War Stimson warned that Japanese "heavy raids" may be expected in the near future.
Crafton Names All Girl Play Cast
The cast includes Betty Rowton, College senior; Betty Dunlap, College senior; Roberta Sue McCluggage, College sophomore; Jane Peake, College junior; Mary Cheney, College junior; Francis Perkins, College senior; Edith Ann Fleming, College junior; Rosemary Utterback, College senior; Alice McDonnell, College junior; and Lois Wilson, College junior.
The cast for the all girl play, which has tentatively been named "Valor Stood Beside Them," has been chosen, Professor Allen Crafton, writer and director of the play, said today. The play will be given two nights, March 30 and 31.
Professor Crafton added that the offer of a $10 prize for a suitable name for the play is still being offered.
Japanese Attempt Retaliation In Air
Washington, (INS) — A warning by Secretary of War Stimson that Japanese air power is growing in the Southwest Pacific was followed closely today by Navy announcements of an air battle over Guadalcanal in which US pilots shot down four of 22 raiding dive-bomber and Zero fighter planes.
It was the largest force of enemy planes to venture over Guadalcanal for months, and indicated that the Japanese were striking back in retaliation for the terrific pounding their bases have received recently at the hands of America's growing South Pacific air force.
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Humane Society of Missouri officials considered the possibility of sending the dog to Geiger field, Spokane, Wash., where Johnson is stationed in an effort to end Streaky's grief.
Johnson entered the army last December, but was able to visit his home in suburban Kirkwood on weekend leaves, and Streaky was happy. Last month, Johnson was transferred to Spokane, and Streaky has missed him so much that he has refused to eat substantial food for the past week.
St. Louis, (INS) — Streaky, a brown terrier, continued grieving over being separated from his master, Arnold E. Johnson who is in the army.
Humane Society officials said tests show the dog is suffering from grief, and they are convinced that nothing will revive Streaky's interest in life again until he is with his master.
Dog Grieves For Master In Service
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Johnson Warms People May Fast Washington, (INS) — Senator Ed Johnson of Colorado believes, "Unless something is done to relieve the drain on agricultural labor, the American people had better get ready to join Monhandas K. Gandhi in a 21-day fast."
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Must Learn Russia's Plans Washington, (INS)—Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana believes that "we ought to find out what Russia's plans are for the future and we ought to find out now."
Musical Tale of Sir Arthur.
Recital Brings Praise Of Ruth Orcutt's Playing
Energetic, well-liked piano professor Miss Ruth Orcutt, could have given several encores as well as her curtain calls after her all-American music recital in Fraser hall last night.
By Jeanne Shoemaker
Her student audience would have gladly listened to more such pieces as the splendid and graceful "White Peacock" from "Roman Sketches" (Charles T. Griffes) and "Dance of the
Her student audience would such pieces as the splendid an "Roman Sketches" (Charles 'n Elves) (Ernest Richard Kroo-ger). Miss Orcutt handled each number with such finesse that only personal taste could place the enjoyment of one above another. Premiere of Preyer's Composition
Miss Orcutt's playing of "Three Preludes" by Robert Palmer, young composer of the faculty of the School of Fine Arts, also received a splendid reception. Of the three preludes the first two, which were whimsical and nostalgic, respectively, were probably better understood and liked than the last more dramatic, energetic prelude.
High honors go to both Miss Orcutt and Carl A. Preyer, professor- meritus of the piano faculty, for the successful premiere performance of Mr. Preyer's "Theme with Variations and Fugue." A melodic piece of great beauty, it was begun by Mr. Preyer at Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, in the summer of 1941 and completed the following winter in Lawrence.
The "Sonata Eroica (Op. 50)" Edward MacDowell) was a musical tale of King Arthur. In four parts, the first suggested the coming of King Arthur slowly and with nobility, the second was a forest scene
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Audience enthusiasm rose to a high pitch over "Lill' David Play on Yo' Harp" and "Cowboy Break-down," two typical American numbers, by Edward Collins, a former teacher of Miss Orcutt's. Along the same line was "Diversion No. IV in G Major" John Alden Carpenter), a fast number, attractive because of its element of mild jazz. "Dance of the Elves" was a delightful forest sketch played by Miss Orcutt.
Miss Orcutt's last selection was the Strauss waltz, "Thousand and Open Night' with brilliant transcription by Mr. Preyer.
Stalin Wields Knife.
New York, (INS)—Malcolm MacDonald, British High Commissioner to Canada said last week. "When it comes to a thoroughly severe operation like the complete amputation of a German army, no member of our team wields a knife so well as Stalin."
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