Evening Star Newspaper, January 15, 1942, Page 9

f Retaliatory Air Raids on Japan Forecast for Late Spring Russia Expected to Be Drawn Into War, Giving U. S. Members Access to Bases Here is an analysis of the Far Eastern war situation, embodying a forecast of the time when the United States will assume the air offensive, by Devon Francis, avia- tion editor of Wide World News. By DEVON FRANCIS, ‘Wide World News. NEW YORK, Jan. 15—In these difficult days when the United States armed forces are only de- fending, not attacking, I am going to venture some forecasts on the Far Eastern war which are designed to brighten a drab picture. In theif order: 1. This country slowly but surely will gain air superiority over Japan. 2. We can look for retaliatory air raids, in payment for the wanton attack on Manila, by late spring. 3. A bombing campaign against Japan’s vital war industries may provide the opportunity, for the first time in history of air warfare, to determine whether a war can be won largely by air power. This is no time for overoptimism. weather permits large-scale military operations. * * ¢ Stalin knows this Russo-Jap war is inevitable.” War between Russia and Japan | would make available to American bomber crews the bases from which they could strike readily at Japa- nese industrial areas. Such bases are not available at present. Repeated Raids Possible. | If sufficient planes were concen- trated in Siberia for such attacks they could be carried on almost with the regularity and force with which Germany attacked Britain during the winter of 1940-41. For all the reserves which Japan has been able to pile up against the | outbreak of war, she has no coun- | terpart of America on which to |draw for sustenance when those | bombing attacks commence. Friend- |1y hands, reaching across the North | Atlantic, | worst hour of trial. helped England in her Can Japan be knocked out with | bombs? Gulio, Douhet, the great Italian exponent of intensive bombing, ar- TEE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1942. Two Pelice Lieutenanfs To Be Eetired on April 1 Retirenent April 1 of two of Washingion’s Metropolitan Police Department lieutenants who have reached 'he age of 64 was ordered yesterday by the District Commis- sioners. They are Lt. John T. Witt- statt anc Lt, Willlam H. Carlin. At the same time the city heads approved the automatic retirements of Acting Sergt. John W. Kite, effective April 1, and of Pvts. John M. A. M:Kimmie, March 1; Frank Whole or Half Loin | Fresh’ Loin ROAST b 25c M. Howard, March 1; John W. Clinkscales, April 1, and William W. McGregor, March 1. Lt. Carlin has served more than 39 years and recently has been as- signed to duty at the harbor pre- cinet. Lt. Carlin has now passed the age of 65. Lt. Wittstatt, 67, Iately assigned to the’ 10th precinct, has served the Police Department for more than 36 years. Acting Sergt. Kite, who is over 68, has served the department more than 38 years. While the city heads placed the mandatory retirement age at 64, they announced recenfly that in Cut from V. . Govt, Graded “Choice” Beef view of the war-time emergency they might waive this rule in cases where they felt further service was necessary. Martinsburg C. of C. Elects MARTINSBURG, W. Va, Jan. 15 (Special) —James A, Patterson, druggist, has been named president of the Martinsburg Chamber of ¥ i Ebb h-;he name of I_ Florida town. Commerce, succeeding Eagle, physician, who for about 14 years, Tender and Juicy PORK | CHUCK ROAST . 27c North Randle Citizens Plan Civilian Defense Auxiliary policemen’s duties in air raids were discussed by Police Capt. Hugh Groves of the 11th precinct at s meeting of the North Randle Community Citizens’ Association last night. Members voted to use half of the revenue from dues of new members brought in during the next 90 days for civilian defense work in the area. Capt. Groves outlined organisation of a typical auxiliary police force of Home-Dressed The offer of Mrs, Agnes Bowle, 721 Lawson place SE, to care for' FRYING CHICKENS for her services to the association. CLASSES STARTING JANUARY 19 SPANISH FRENCH-GERMAN ot THE OWNER IS YOUR NEIGHBOR Pearl Harbor put an end to happy | gudd that a war could be won by confidence that a war with Japan | wiping out with bombs the source would be of short duration. | of an enemy's strength for the war But neither is it a time to under- | effort—its industries. estimate a growing American offen- | England disproved the theory. sive power in the air. | But England is not Japan, her We will gain air superiority be-|energy sapped by four and a half cause we can out-produce the Jap- |years of war in China, and her anese both in airplanes and pilots. | troops, already engaged on two DISTRICT GROCERY STORES: YOU RING—WE BRING N\ 70 LOCATE NEAREST sTORE N Phene RE. 6400 D. G. S. 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Pictures of Japanese dive bombers in flight over Hawaii did not im- press American airplane designers. | pire. Until events show it can't be done, am inclined to string along with em. CLASSES STARTING JANUARY 19 SPANISH B, G.S. LS W eetencd Grapefruit pel VMonte yeLLOW CLING ~29¢ -3¢ For Victory and Freedom Buy Defense Bonds! Their torpedo bombers, responsible for the damage to American war- | ships, looked better—comparable to what we have in this country. Japanese losses when they tangle with United Nation fiyers would in- indicate a definite inferiority both in equipment and in flying skill. 1 base the prospect for late-spring retaliatory air raids on the prob- ability that Russia and Japan will be drawn into war. “It may be predicted,” says the war analyst of the Army and Navy Journal, Strategicus, “that active | hostilities between Japan and Russia | will break out as soon &s spring | YN FRENCH'GEMN JUIC 19¢ LIBBY’S Canned Meats Corned Beef Hash __-16 oz. ean 23 Cooked Roast Beef. Genuine Deviled Ham_ Tasty Veal Loaf ' Vienna Sausage_ __ Chili Con Carne. Potted Meate____. _ targe tall 47-0%. can Household Effecls of Every Description At Public Auction At Sloan’s 715 13th St. SATURDAY January 17th, 1942 at 10 AM. Terms. Cash. C. G. SLOAN a CO.. INC., Established Pillsbury’s “BEST" ENRICHED FLOUR The Super Cake Flour SOFTASILK CAKE FLOUR___ ™ Strained and Pure LAKE SHORE HONEY Cane and Maple Blend 1 VERMONT MAID SYRUP_.. 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