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Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
u. S. Naval Air Station
Banana River. Florida


Dear Mother:
| received your letter, papers and
cigars o. K, and was certainly
pleased to get them. l also receiv-
ed a letter from Peg today. She
told me all about the plane that
fell near Smyrna. We had one
land near here. 1t was out of gas
oline. That is all 1 can tell you
about it. 1 hear and see many
things that are very interesting
since I entered the service. How
ever, most of these happenings are
of confidential nature, therefore,
l am unable to repeat them.
Most of the boys who were sta
toned with me at Jacksonville
were sent to another field. 1 may
be moved from here shortly, but
more than likely to still another
field since 1 am sort of attached to
the aviation branch of the U. S.
Navy in a way. There is only one
of the boys who left Wilmington
with me now. One out of nine.
Two are in Jacksonville, two went
out today, and the other three are
just out. am free to go to town
every other night, and every other
weekend. So far, I have not talk
en- advantage of this.
1 wish you could see the base
where I am stationed. This you
will be able to do, if you can ar
range to make the trip down here
at some future date. In order to
obtain pass inside, you would
have to know some person who was
born in the United States. And,
then they are only allowed to see
the living quqarters from the out
side. Everyone that crosses over
on this island is checked both 60
ing in, and coming out. When 1
say checked, I mean checked too.
L do not know the exact length of
our island, but not all of it is be-
ing used for the base. Only a part
is built UP.
Water here is about the same as
it is in most parts of Florida. In
about a week you get to like it
o. K.
Some of the boys that came down
with me have made hops, but 1
have not been so lucky. And,
speaking about blackouts. We live
in barrack where it's blackout
every night. There is only one
light to one of these buildings
where about thirty of the boys are
CHARTERED. Imagine this many fell
lows trying to read and write by
the one light. These precautions
were made necessary after two
ships were sunk nearby. We will
be ready for the subs the next time,
and how.
Well, it's near movie time, so 1
will say goodnight Mother.
Your son,
Coleman.
Charles Coleman Hardesty, AS.
U. S. Naval Air Station
Box x
Banana River, Florida
Mrs. Charles D. Hardesty, Drib-
bles thanks you very much for
making us a copy of your sons let
ter and passing it along so that his
many friends may enjoy reading it
along with the editor of this col
umn. That's the right spirit to
display. The Boys now in Service
want news from home, and this is
one of the several WAYS RI raach
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
WANTED

A Charts Corsetiere for Smyrna
and vicinity. If interested, write to
District Manager mrs. Lula R.
Anderson, Magenta, Del, for furth-
er information.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12

Our BOYS at the front need a
steady flow of supplies. You can
assure this by systematic purchase
OF us. Defense Bonds and Stamps.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
Clayton, Delaware
"Dribbles".

"Dribbles":
I received letter from my son,
PFC. Louis d. Hurd. He has now
been made a First Glass Private,
and we expect him to make a visit
home sometime during this month.
Should he arrive, it will be his first
furlough since last April.
saw a letter in The Smyrna
Times Office one day while I was
there. 1t was from my son, so per-
haps you already have been advised
of what I have written to tell you.
Louis address is now changed.
1t reads as follows: PFC. Louis D.
Hurd, 306th Fighter Squadron, Dale
Mabry Field, Tallahassee, Florida.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Louis Hurd
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12

All tho1e in service, their families and
friends. are urged to inform Dribbles
Editor of new. or changed. addresses. Keen
him supplied with interesting news items,
The success. and continuation, OF this new
Service column will depend largely upon
this kind of cooperation.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
WANTED

Any odd pieces of living
room furniture to donate
to the Recreation Center
in Fretz building. Will be
called for. Notify Town
Office or any member of
Town Council.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12

Yes, Mrs. Hurd, Dribbles received
letter from your son telling us of
hi recent promotion, and a change
of address. Louis is one of the
most faithful of our correspondents.
No doubt you read a copy of the
letter we speak of in the last issue
of The Smyrna Times. Dribbles
knows that you must have been
made happy at the news of your
sons home coming. 1t would be
nice to see him while he is up this
way if we know when he is expect
ed to arrive. How about passing
the word along to him when he
reaches Clayton? Meanwhile,
thank you for your continued inter-
est in this column, Mrs. Hurd.
Smyrna, Delaware
Editor of Dribbles:
have just received word that
Pvt. Carl Davis has been trans
ferred. Please make the necessary
changes in your Dribbles column of
his address.
His new address will be:
Pvt. Carl Davis, ST.,
Bly, 1, 606th C. A. (A.A.)
Camp Edwars, Mass.
Sincerely
Mrs. Carl Davis
We appreciate very much, your
lfriendliness Mrs. Davis in keeping
us advised of your husbands
change of address. If at any time
you have message from him that
you would like to have printed, for
the benefit of his many friends, just
s end it along. Dribbles will al
ways be glad to serve you in this
manner, and perhaps Carl would
like it too.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
LOST

LOST
Gasoline Ration Book "a" No
F154009 Az.
RUSSELL LODER,
Clayton, Del.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-30
As Told by Himself

w The young naval air ace who, In his sngleseater
M fighter plane far out over the Pacific, saved his aircraft
"a carrier from serious damage, told this story ofhis exploit:
twas alone against nine Jap bombers. They were flying fast
md straight for the carrier which they had apparently been
ordered to get at all costs. l got above them and prepared
for the first group to pass. Quickly / dropped, pressed the
trigger and saw two of them get hit and drop out. They
burst into flames and fell.
"These bombers we're coming in formations of three. On the
first pass hit planes on the right after end. Then l went over
the left side and started up the line. In this way l shot down
five and damaged one or two of the nine bombers. My whole
action took only three or four minutes. They tell me there
we're sometimes three falling planes in the air at once. By
nighttime We had shot down 18 of 20 Jap planes seen that day.
"FrOm what l have seen of the Japanese, I'd say that if we
can meet them ON anything like even terms, we can beat them.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-30

Put at least 10% Of your earnings into War Bonds every pay
day-starting nop! War Bonds not only offer the one sure
way TO help equip our fighting men and guarantee Americas
continued freedom, but provide the safest way on earth Of
guaranteeing your family's financial future too.
No matter what sacrifice it may entaiI-be sure you make
your War Bond quota every pay day. \
Remember, that any sacrifices we make must be puny, indeed,
compared to those being made by our boys on the fighting
fronts.
Remember, too, that the Japs and the Nazis will not wait while
you put off, buying Bonds until your NEXT pay day. No!
It's 1O% invested in War Bonds now, with 81 back for every
SO when Bonds are held to maturity-or its 1902 LATER
taken, not borrowed, by your Jap and Nazi masters!
Save-or slave? Bonds-Or Bondage! III ALL DEPENDS
ON YoUl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-30

Just gire us enough trained men, enough ships and planes to
approach eUeu terms, and iUeH come out on top"
Make no mistake: WINNING THIS WAR DEPENDS upon
YOU As WELL AS OUR FICHTING MEN-and on the guns,
tanks, planes and ships you give those privileged to do the
actual fighting.
For all of us, the time has come to take the ofensive-to
attack. Make this your personal Declaration of War against
the enemies who would destroy your home, your freedoms
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-30

t'As zoe here at home contemplate our Oton
duties, our OtOn responsibilities, let us think and
think hard of the example Chich is being set for
us by our fighting men,"
President Roosevelt, In his
freside chat April %, 1912.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13

There is now and then one, with
markings of some other tribe
Like Senator Truman, or Bob La
Toilette
But even Senator Norris sings low,
with other farm bards-
When it comes to raising the silver
chorus
So, now it is Silver
Who would have thought that a
product
Less in value than the noodle out
put of the nation
Would have such mighty persuasive
power
Swinging the U. S. Treasury, like a
monkey by the tail
Telling administration leaders what
must be done
Demanding, and getting, Till cents
per Troy ounce for silver
From the public treasury, pockets
of John Citizens
When the world market price is only
as cents an ounce.
Silver is good for lots of things be-
sides dimes
In places it is better and cheaper
to use, than tin
Germany is confiscating it, grabbing
it, everywhere
Silver wire is better than copper,
for electrical uses
We're getting short of copper; but
we can't use the silver we have
For airplane bearings, high speed,
nothing will take it's place
Photographic film, surgical mate
rial, drugs, must have silver
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13
IS CENSORSHIP
DANGEROUS?

(From the Christian Science Monitor)
The war can be won without the
American people knowing every de-
tail of military action within the hour.
1t is not the intrinsic value Of any
given piece of news that is vital in
this matter; it is the apparent dis
position of the government to impose
a censorship which does not trust the
people, which IS arbitrary in its de-
cisions, and often seems designed to
withhold information which could be
of no use to the enemy but might aid
critics of official actions.
We are concerned about this censor
ship, not because it often goes beyond
necessity or is inconsistent, but be-
cause it often expresses the arbitrary
thinking which leads to arbitrary gov
ernment in other respects. The only
check on it is the protest of press
and public.
This newspaper has tried to be posi-
tive and constructive in it's comments
on governmental conduct of the war;
we have deprecated mere sniping
criticism or obstructionism, often
arising from selfish or political pur-
poses. But in this instance we be-
lieve thoughtful considered protest
may help to bring change which
would improve public confidence and
build morale.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13
Andrew Furuseth Club
Dedicated to Seamen

New York City.-The Andrew Fu-
ruseth Club for the exclusive use of
the American seamen was dedicated
at 80 East 37th Street in a ceremony
which included many prominent per-
sons who joined with sailors dressed
in sweat-shirts and dungarees to pay
tribute not only to the men who go to
sea today but also to those who have
fallen in line of duty, and above all to
the father Of organized maritime la
Dor, Andrew Furuseth.
The club, sponsored by the United
Seamen's Service, is fully equipped
with everything to make life comfort
able-restaurant, reception room, and
lounge, library and writing room, and
other services, including medical care
of the seamen. The speakers included
Mayor La Guardia, who paid tribute
to Furuseth for having "won almost
singlehanded reforms for the seamen
long overdue" and Harry Collins,
representing the Seafarers' Interna-
tional Union, who said he was "glad
to see that at last the merchant sea-
men are coming into their own
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13
ALL-OUT WAR
Continued from Page II

Department, who also spoke, volun-
teered their services in the fight
against the dry movement.
The liquor industry has been work
ing solely for the government, manu-
featuring alcohol needed for war pro-
duction purposes, since Oct. 8, H. F.
Willkie, president of Joseph E.
Seagram & Sons, Inc, pointed out.
Distilleries Aid War Effort
President O'Neill reminded the dele
gates that "for months, many of the
major distillers have been producing
alcohol and high wines" to be used in
war production, and asserted that sit
would be sad state of affairs today
with our beloved nation plunged into
war if the alcoholic beverage industry
was not operating fully and complete
ly.'
"The huge amount of alcohol re-
quired in this war effort could never
have been produced if this country
was still burdened with national pro-
hibition," he said, adding:
eve, who are familiar with the in
dustry and know the facts, at this
time owe it to our country to make
the facts known far and wide SO that
the American people generally may
know and be able to judge for them
selves the true value and the urgent
necessity for the continued unham-
pered operation of the distilling in
dustry generally"
Big Revenue Source
O'Neill also directed attention to
the fact that the "alcoholic beverage
industry has been a constant source
of revenue to the Federal govern
ment" and the several states and
subdivisions thereof"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13
Truths POndered While
Riding at
Anchor
Then gently scan
your brother man
BY MIR. MOdestus-

oy N1l N1OuCStuS
It's the Silver Club, now
Used to be Millionaires' Club
Must be lot of them in there yet
Somebody ought to print who's
Who" for the U. S. Senate
Giving their financial ratings, and
corporation connections
Funny, that scarab Pestbrooke,
seeker-out of terrific Qualifications
Has missed this chance for stink
eroo-
But it don't seem to be his kind of
man(e)uvre--
We wondered
Why the U. S. Senate was so easy
On international paytriots, who
measured their emotions
In terms of aluminium, magnesium,
tungsten, not to mention rubber
But now the curtain is lifted, lit
tie more
It can be seen that the nest shelters
birds of feather
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13

Worth Clark, of Idaho
Burton K. Wheeler, and James E.
Murray, Montana
Ebert D. Thomas, Utah and Ern-
est w. Mcfarland, Arizona
Edwin C. Johnson and Eugene d.
Millikin, Colorado
Berkeley L. Bunker, and Pat Nc
Carran, Nevada
Nice little squad! and can they or
ganize!
These are the guys, together with
those alleged farmers
Who refused to permit stabilization
of prices
Of everything else = but SILVER!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13
X II
MAatHo~R~zMM
WAR BONDS
~

When the American Expeditionary
Force landed in Ireland recently
newspapers reported the citizenry
remarked at the similarity of the
steel helmets worn by our boys with
those worn by German troops. These
steel hats are protection from shrap-
mel fragments and other light mis-
siles. We need thousands of them
for they are regular issue to every
American soldier.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13

A smart strap fastens under the
chin and they are padded for conn
fort One steel helmet costs SIS so
every time you f1n S. stamp book
you are buying protection for an
American soldier. Invest at least
ten percent of your income in War
Bonds every pay day. Help your
community reach It's War Bond
Y. S. 7veasa,y Department
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13

Corrosion-resisting plating g for
other metals is also vital
Politics cannot be used as erastz
for any of these things
But politics, PLUS TREASON, is
keeping silver buried at West Point
Where Uncle Sam has 100000 tons
of it buried
All according to law.
Silver is mainly a y-product-
From 25 mining companies, who
produce 80 percent of it here
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13

Don't you wish you knew who owns
the stock of those companies
We can't give you their names to-
day
But we can give you the names of
the TWELVE u. S. SENATOR'S
Who are high-jacking millions of
American dollars
While crippling actual war produc-
tion processes
Here they are, count 'em:
Senators John Thomas and D.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-11-13
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Evening star., 1942-06-28

had stumbled. So opened the door, and this
girl was coming out of Plton's room. The
light from the room spotted her, the knife IN
her hand. called the police. Ten O'Clock the
time was. I think
The girl admits to the murder, Mac?"
Chartrain said queeriy. turning to Mccarthy
''Yes, che does. Casey's with her. back
there In her room. Her name 10 lockwood"
Chartrain moved down the hall. He opened
the girls door, stiffened and said criaply to
the detective inside. Out, Casey"
He closed the door on Casey. leaned against
it. The girl was staring at him.
She was beautiful and pale, and her eyes
were fine and clear and very blue. Shed stood
up quickly as he entered. and he was sur
prised at the rounded slenderness of her.
Shed been such leggy kid. He remembered
suddenly then that shed had freciles, and
dimple in one cheek; but the freckles were
gone, and the dimple appeared like something
alive and frightened. scurying right away.
jamie -" Chartrain said.
4 didn't expect to see you, Mr.. Char
train" She had a clipped, clean way of speak
ing. Something very nice to hear. The room
was very quiet then, like the instant after the
tolling of church bell.
jamie, you can walk?" He came forward
a little, remembering the last time he had
seen her, remembering her on clutches. The
operation was successful, Janie?" When she
didn't answer he said, 1--WE wondered about
you. Yes, have, but ="
TW-<-0-l1
Evening star., 1942-06-28

in uniform and plain-ciothes who followed
sudden death.
Lieutenant Mccarthy looked up and said,
Hello. Mr.. Chartrain. They rout you out
at al hours, don't they?" He had notebook
and pencil, and he was blond and shaggy,
big and frowning.
Chartrain nodded.
LISA guy named George Pelton this time"
Mccarthy said. He was shived"
The muscles were tight in Chartrain's jaw
Letter opener did the trick" Mccarthy
added. Guy and girl case. Pelton seems to
have been quite lad. Always had few girls
on the string. A girl across the hall was one
of them guess she got tired of it."
"A gni?" Chartrain's voice was edged
you've got the murderer"
That's right Apparently this girl and
Evening star., 1942-06-28

OF WAS Ike coming home, and for moment
afta turning into Barrow Street, Char
Z han had a mental picture of the people he
had known appearing On their steps. calling,
HI there, Peter! Where have you been?"
Waving their hands, turning back the pages
With him. The hl2ck Headquarters car aid
to . stop behind the police cruisers, and Char
train eot out. tugEing at his hat before the
Aprl wind. He could see far down, from this
area Of many -oolored neon lights, to the small
shops md the tenements-
The past vas oddly alive. The period.
six OF seven years ago. before meeting Eve;
before he'd moved uptown and married.
The period of his first year out of law school.
The bright exciting period in the room over
MuelleTs Drugstore: With Mueller beaming
1t the brave new sign, Attorney; and Mrs.
Grady leaning on her windowsll, oongratu-
lating him: and little jamie lockwood saying.
IT'S grand Office. Peter. Aren't you proud?"
"Tkis is NY street asd these ore NY PEOPLE.
s~d NY door G,sd ny hean sOiR neser be closed
70 the,w" His own fine phrases.
Chart1ain shook himself. and pushed ON up
the walk to the apartment building. into the
yellow hall. To the third floor. and the men
Evening star., 1942-06-28

Pelton had an argument. Apparently she
grabbed up the shiv and let him have it.
That's the picture "a man named Joost
clarifies it. He lives down the hall. He heard
voices, and cry followed by thud. He
found the girl with the weapon in her hand"
Mccarthy called, "Joost - Joost, the dis
trict attorney wants to see you!''
JooST came in and acknowledged McC Carthy's
introduction with. 'Glad to know you. Mr..
Chart1ain." He was in the late twenties -
vnile, dark and stocky.
TITS like l said to the Lieutenant, Mr..
Chartrain." Joost said. Il was alone My
wife's away - visiting her mother. Ordinar-
ly wouldn't butt in on brawi, but knew
the hall light was burned out, and hearing a
cry and then the thud. I thought someone
Evening star., 1942-06-28

A murder takes Cha1train back to his old home
and into the weirdest fangle Of his whole caIoe,
by Cyril Plunl<el1
IyA Aeioss Dsku
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-28
PROGRESS HAMPERED

Forward progress continued
hampercd by persistent tax selling
and the tendency of war" babies
10 lar. Sales totaled 524.770
shares
There were a number Of out
standing performers L. s Gyp-
sum ran up 3 points 10 equal lis
1912 peak Of so and Coca-Cola
gained AS much 10 a new high
of SO
Du Pont Spurted D. 10 1857
-tt-dSTUTdn Kodak a point to a new
top OF li3 and Montgomery Ward
and National Can each advanced
a IraCtIor+nto new high ground
Other stocks 10 move up point
ar fi4ere-ercre American tiTfineS.
United hlrlineS. Case, 1nterna-
tlonal Harvester. American Smelt-
lng and American Can.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-28


mortality profit dividends instead OF retaining such
the when the pocyhodelS VIII
Among the practical inequalities charged
polcyhoderS their DOS fulfilling Their
do much insurance as contemporary mofaS
charged that when
and of payments and
extended they than they are
present day mortality experience IN
their
operating who favor these legislative
that they each group OF pcy 10 pear
policies Involve They
caHdie'
declining level OF interest rates In recent
the assets OF insurance
j ohSetng the fa IN
regard the beang
Of tables actual death claims as wndtal
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-28
Structural Steel
Orders Decline

NEW YORK. Nov IS. A T ur-
Their decline IN bookings of new
business and in shipments OF fabri-
Gated structural steel duri n &
October was reported 10 the
American Institute Of Steel Con-
StructlOn.
The total new business booked
Tor the 10 months Of this year was
1872 per cent less than IN the like
months a year ago, totaIlnG lb4l l, q
0Sl tons.
Shipments for the same 10
months al l.75S.O00 tons were Z
per cent under the like period p
year ago