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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
TRAPPED JAPS:
Outguessed. Outfought

''Milne bay area is rapidly being
cleared of the enemy His losses
have been heavy All his heavy
supplies and equipment, including
tanks, were lost"
This happy communique from
General Macarthur headquarters
in Australia made it clear that the
Japanese were smashed in their
Milne bay thrust and that Port
Moresby was saved for the fourth
time. The Japs were outguessed
and were caught in a carefully pre-
pared trap.
The communique said, in part:
"The operation represents another
phase in the pattern of the enemy's
plans to capture Port Moresby /.
His latest effort was to turn the
right flank by a surprise attack at
Milne bay. The move was antici-
pated, however, and prepared for
with great care. With complete Sc
crecy the position was occupied by
our forces and converted into a
strong point.
Sol0mOns
American forces in the Solomons
continued to consolidate their posi-
tons in the newly won outpost in
preparation for their next move,
which may be blow at Jap bases
in the northwest Solomons, or, if the
enemy renews land and sea attacks,
defensive action.
Two waves of Jap planes attacked
U. S. troops and installations on
Guadalcanal island, where a large
enemy airport fell to invading
American marines. The position of
the marines has grown strong
enough for the navy to announce
that only ''mopping up operations
were in progress. The navy also
announced further strengthening of
positions on six Solomon islands in
American hands-Guadalcanal, Tu-
lagi, Florida, Tanambogo, Makam-
DO, and Gavutu.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
WARMING:
attention, Nazis

Something new had been added
to Moscow's reports of the war with
Nazi Germany. 1t was the story of
increasing air raids by the Red
bombers on German cities. Even
Berlin was the victim of these at
tacks. And Berlin admitted it, too.
But the Nazis claimed that the Rus
slams had come in high and scat
tered their bombs at random with
little regard for military objec-
tives. This was old stuff from the
Nazis, and the world wondered.
In addition to Berlin, the Moscow
radio announced that Koenigsberg,
Danzig, Stettin, plus many other cit
les had been bombed in the stepped
up air program. German citizens
were warned that as the nights grew
longer, the bombings would in
crease.
See-Sa,v
All this helped to divert attention
from the bitter land fighting along
the eastern front. Around Stain
grad the battle had see-sawed for
days. German forces had admitted
that Soviet troops had pushed
through counter-attacks with terrific
pressure but claimed at the same
time that these had been crushed
after heavy battling.
In the fighting northwest of Mos
COW, Marshal Gregory Zhukov's So
Wet forces were reported to be con-
tinuing their large scale counter-of-
fensive by hurting the Nazis across
a strategic water barrier" at one
point, recapturing several villages
and following the foe westward.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

launched only "a days after keel lay
ing. This launching broke by two
days the record established in one
of Kaiser's Oregon yards when con-
struction time was reduced from 35
to rs days.
1t was at the John Fitch launching
ceremonies that Kaiser disclosed he
would again present to the govern
ment plans for building huge cargo
planes. A few weeks previously he
had made his first proposal to Wash
ington and obtained authority to pre-
sent specific plans for the plane
construction program.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
v-MAIL:
Saues Space

Throughout the nation, some As, 900
postoffices and rural letter carriers
are equipped to furnish free forms
on which to write soldiers overseas
by V-mail. By this process, V-mail
letters written on special forms, are
photographed, reduced to micro-film
and sent overseas by air. Upon ar
rival the letter on the film is de.
veloped and full-sized letters are
printed and delivered to the soldiers.
Army officials are urging friends
and parents of the boys overseas to
increase their use of V-mail, thus
saving valuable cargo space or
supply ships.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
Air Pilot, Too

Two qualities are essential to a
good pilot-courage and judg-
ment. Courage can be cultivated,
given a spark of pluck to begin
with. But judgment must be born
in a man. For judgment is another
word for brains.-Mark Twain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
AIR OFFENSIVE:
Hits Nazi Var Plants

The Allied air offensive against
German war factories and seaports
continued in strength as British
long-range bombers, probably mum
bering at least $50, dashed out at
southern and southwestern Germany
for two consecutive nights.
From London came word of sue.
cessful raid on Rotterdam, during
which tons of bombs were dropped
in the Dutch port and doclyards by
Flying Fortresses of the United
States army air force.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
WHY GIRLS LEAVE
WASHINGTON

to come to Washington are now leav-
ing Washington to 60 home. They
thought it would be thrilling to work
in the capital in wartime, but they
are sadly disillusioned.
Clerks and junior stenographers
simply don't make enough money
to live on. A labor department sur
vey indicates that single person
must earn $1,47C a year to live in
Washington, at present rent and
food costs. Yet there are two Civil
Service ratings below that figure
81, 260 and 81 ,44O, for clerical and
stenographic jobs.
Young girls like Washington at
first. It's something to write home
about-living right in sight of the
great Capitol dome, passing in front
of the White House every day.
But the thrill wears off when the
boss works them IL hours day in
war office, when their feet get
tired standing in crowded buses, and
when they can't sleep comfortably
four in room.
Norah Booth personnel expert in
OPA, knows these cases by the
score. A girl from Nashville, Tenn,
came to Washington last June,
thrilled to the eyebrows. Now she
is leaving.
1T don't know what's the matter
with me-" she told Miss Booth. "I'm
all jumpy. I guess you call it
nerves. It was fun being here at
first, but you have to work so hard
and pay so much for a room! I'm
tired of worrying whether I'll have
enough money next week for new
pair of stockings. I'm going home!"
HOW TO WRITE TO SOLDIERS
The army is far from satisfied
with the way its V-mail (photo let
teri service to troops overseas is
going. Despite the big advantages
of V-mail in the speed and trans
mission as well as guarantee against
loss, the general public hasn't taken
to it.
This is partly due to misunder-
standing of the technique of the serv-
ice and partly to the fact that V-mail
blanks have been available only at
larger post offices. However, the
army is planning to extend the serv-
ice soon to every post Office and
rural route in the country. At the
same time, an educational program
will be launched.
Actually, it is much simpler to
send a letter by V-mail than the
regular way, since you don't have to
bother with envelope or stamps. All
you do is write your message, with
your address and that of the receiv-
er, on a blank form, and fold and
seal it. The sealed form goes to
port of embarkation, where it is put
through a machine and photo
graphed on small micro-film roll.
Later the roll is printed and de-
veloped in a reproducing station at
it's overseas destination. The photo
letter is then placed in an envelope
and delivered. Since the filming and
developing are performed mechan-
ically in the dark, senders of V-mail
are assured absolute privacy.
Also, they get faster delivery. The
army gives priority to V-mail be-
cause of a one-third saving in cargo
space. The army postal service es-
Inmates that % sacks of V-mail
are equal to 81 sacks of regular
mail. However, the chief considera-
ton to senders is that V-mail is
guaranteed against loss. The origi-
nal Worm is preserved for refilm-
ing, in case a mail cargo is lost at
sea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
Turtles suspend breathing

Turtles have splendid chances Of
surviving gas attacks. Efforts to
kill swapping turtles in gas cham.
bers prove that when they dislike
the air they are breathing they
can suspend breathing for an I'm,
usually long time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
KAISER:
Record breaker

Ten-thousand freighters launched
within Is days after their keels are
laid.
That was the goal announced by
Henry j. Kaiser, master shipbuilder
of the Pacific coast, when he spoke
just before the record-breaking Lib
erty freighter, John Fitch was
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
Gas on Stomach

Ne1ieved In minutes OF double money back
When excess stomach acid causes painful suffocat-
ing gas, stomach and heartburn doctors usually
prescribe the fastest-acting medicines known for
symptomatic relief medicines like those in Bell ans
Tablets. No laxative Bell-ans brings comfort in q
dffy or double your money back return Of bottle
to %. &c ut all druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

HERE'S your cotton jiffy-knit
- jacket! Costs about dollar
looks exclusive-has an easy
pattern stitch, and is warm enough
for chilly evenings!
Pattern 1850 contains instructions for
jacket in sizes 1914, 1913; illustrations of
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der to:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
without Mercy

Who will not mercy unto others
show, how can he mercy ever
hope to have?-Spenser.
, 1942-10-01

We are heartily in favor of City
Commissioner Harry Munger's
plan for municipal ownership Of
public utilities. On the municipal
ownership of public Transporter
ton, we give the following points
to Our readers to consider. Read
these points, and send your opin-
ions to the editor of the Dayton
Union News.
MIR. Munger's plan in brief con-
tains these three important points:
1. The consolidation of the four
transportation lines in Dayton,
thus simplifying operations, elm
mating three, at least, boards of
directors, and cutting duplication
Of overhead.
z. The pooling of equipment to
render more and better service,
where it is needed. For example,
the terrible Main street service,
which is atrocious, to say the least.
3. Through municipal ownership,
we can have better and more eff
, 1942-10-01

bers to visit our Union head
quarters.
Any problem or questions that
you may have will be cheerfully
given Jul aid. We are vitality in
terested in the organization of
MGR. Your plant is the largest
group of workers in the city of
Dayton who do not have the bene-
fits and privileges of real Union
workers."
Statements like this from UE
Presidents, men who have Moth
ing but additional hard work to
gain by making them, should make
every real Union man at MGR feel
that they are not fighting their
battles alone. This is the feeling
that comes to every worker who
has had the advantages of or
ganization. A real Union man is
so happy in the benefits he has
gained that he is anxious to help
other to realize those same adj
vantages!
, 1942-10-01

Gent transportation service, with
more safety, and the retention of
the FIVE CENT FARE, plus a
profit to the City of approximately
$500,O00.O0 a year. There would
be one source of revenue to raise
the underpaid city employees.
Mr.. Munger has consented to
furnish his plan in detail TO the
Dayton Union News, which will
appear in installments, starting in
the next issue of the Dayton Union
News.
- REGISTER BY OCT. 5th -
, 1942-10-01
Robert Galligan,
UE Local 1853 Prexy
Offers Aid to MGR

"As President of one of the
largest UE Locals in this District,
I will be happy and proud to
assist in the organizational drive
of MGR Local 8O7. Members of
Local BOT may feel free at any
time to bring prospective menu
, 1942-10-01
Municipal Ownership is Answer
To Transportation Problem
BY Orville L. KuhnIe

The Dyon umOn News fes ha the time has come when Labor in Dayton must take a more
the workers of Dayton Namely the Transportation problem
, 1942-10-01

1t is our firm belief that the greater mass of our
American workers are uiling to make any sacrifices to WIN
THIS WAR! The feeling is general that the yorker in his
thinking is far ahead of a tagging leadership in Congress
that blinks at the prospect of about War, and casts appre-
hensiue qLances ia the coming elections.
, 1942-10-01

9 East Fifth Street HEmlock 1904
Congress Must Act! Now!
Congress has passed the appropriation bills necessary
for the financing of the War with the greatest of speed.
Spending in terms of millions has become SO commonplace
that figures have become meaningless to the American
public.
Obviously, all of the cost of total War cannot be put on
q payas-you-go basis. But tares must be sharply increased
as ee all must recognize. The endless staling and buck
passing that has gone on aOu not alter the hard facts OF
tares to be paid if our Congress does it's duty.
We are in favor of any measure that will WIN
lis WAR: Whether it is a luxury tax, or a Victory
tax. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
The real test of such a tax is whether it taxes in
accordance with ability to pay. This is a principle that
a sales tax violates, as it's burden falls on the people
least able to pay.
The burden of taxation should fall most heavily on the
individual and corporation with the largest incomes. Excess
profits, excise, and luxury taxes should be exhausted before
a general sales tax is levied.
1t is our firm belief that the greater mass of our
American aoorkers are eoilling to make any sacrifices to WIN
THIS WAR! The feeling is general that the yorker in his
thinking is far ahead OF a tagging leadership in Congress
that bImks at the prospect of about War, and casts appre-
hensive gIances ia the coming elections.
A true American patriot need not be ~prodded.
Let our Congressional leaders tell the American people
the truth and watch the response. We cannot be ex-
pected to steel ourselves for sacrifices without the
truth.
Give us the facts, consistent Nth military necessity, and
ae uuu respond as a united people!
An intelligent public opinion aroused, is the safest and
surest safeguard of our American democracy.
Write your congressman and senator TODAY!
Express your opinion on what you think is the proper
legislation. Do not let the professional lobbyists control
the destinies of America. DO YOUR PART AS AN
AMERICAN CITIZEN. TAKE AN ACTIVE PART
IN YOUR GOVERNMENT.
, 1942-10-01
Congress Must Act! Now!

Congress has passed the appropriation bills necessary
for the financing of the War with the greatest of speed.
Spending in terms of millions has become so commonplace
that figures have become meaningless to the American
public.
, 1942-10-01

Obviously, all of the cost of total War cannot be put on
q pay-as-you-go basis. But tares must be sharply increased
as oe all must recognize. The endless stalling and buck
passing that has gone on uil not alter the hard facts of
tares to be paid if our Congress does it's duty.
, 1942-10-01

The burden of taxation should fall most heavily on the
individual and corporation with the largest incomes. Excess
profits, excise, and luxury taxes should be exhausted before
a general sales tax is levied.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-06-13
Great Eastern
Skeet Shoot Soon

Stratford, Conn.,, June 13-CUP)
The nations Oldest and biggest
skeet tournament-the great eastern
championship-will be held June 10,
10 and 81 at the Remington Gun
Club, Lordship, 1t was announced
today.
In keeping with the war spirit,
there will be a special army and
navy telegraphic title event for con-
kestants in uniform, and most of
the prizes will be In war bonds and
stamps, instead Of the usual silver
plate.
A number of leading skeet stars
who have joined the various armed
forces since last year were expected
to compete in the service event.
p. Lutcher Brown, San Antonio,
Tex, will defend his .410 title. Dick
Shaughnessy, now in the army.
holds the 20-gauge championship,
and George Deyoe, lieutenant in
the naval reserve, Is the defending
all-bore champion.
Defending women's champion is
MRS. M. l.. Smythe, who viii shoot
against Pat Laursen, Akron, o.;
Mrs. Potter Palmer, III, Chicago;
Mrs, NJ. l.. Orr, New York; North
American champion Diana Boiling,
Greenwich, and others.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-06-13
BOcci Standings

0VOSA 0V&AAUAAA&S
The race for honors in the U. S.
Rubber Co. Bocci League frightened
considerably as result of matches
played Thursday evening.
The Molding Meddow Larks de-
feated the Planning Pelicans to
move into triple tie with the Peli-
cans and the Boot Room. Second
place is also shared by three teams
the Cutting Canaries (last years
winners), McSherry's sparrows, and
the Outsole Orioles.
The individual standouts were:
Capt. Tom Mulcahey and Frank Mo-
leski of McSherry's Sparrows, Doc
Aquavia and Eddie Empoliti Of Mon
tones Magpies, Capt. Tony Martinez
Of Molding Meadow Larks, and Ray
Carnaroli Of the Boot Room Black
birds.
On Saturday June 18th an all star
team from the U. s. Rubber Bocci
League will play the Chemical Co.
team at the Recreational Field. The
U. s. Rubber Footwear Team will be
represented by Capt. Ray Carnaroli,
Frank Montone, Louis Ruggerio and
AL Signotti. All members of the
Bocci League are urged to attend.
Score:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-06-13
Southern Cal
Strong Favorite

Lincoln, Neb., June I3-UP)-
Southern California's Trojans were
overwhelming favorites to win their
eighth straight national COLLEGIATE
track and field championship after
smashing successes In last nights
preliminarfes at Memorial stadium.
The Trojans qualified is men,
placing In every event except the
diecuss and jayelin. Ohio State,
rated Southern califorpias strong
est rival, placed six quaIiflerg while
Nebraska had five, Arizona Teach.
ers four and California, Rice, mis-.
souri, and Washington u. three
each,
Keepest competition was expected
IN the mile, half-mile and low
hurdles, Leslie MacAitckell, New
York IT,, defends his mile title
against stellar field including Bob
by CHM, Nebraska, Leroy Weed,
Southern California, Robert Nichols,
Rhode Island State, william Hulse,
New YORK ~ and Harry HafeEniek,
Texas,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-06-13
Two Big Chances For
Fans 70 Help Country

NOW to the aid
Df their country--and themselves
No segment Of population
world Boxing baseball and other
have taken the initiative drives for service mems relief organizations
part the campaign to sell savings stamps and bonds Now the
Uncs sam n = "'''- = 'N'
Today period starting a the Dept viii
alone minute inspired by the Spirit
m eSss wan nva 70 aeHs PS T. the sn d
auota Of 10 per cent set by our government
TINS campaSn fully as important for our cause as the one
Island By the combined and beautifully forces Of our
feeling Illustration uselessness having
sssdd sps 'aa as
Sea we back with only
few q the % a% and nGms Of war
whening triumph the home 'front.'
There isn't the risk Of pockebook wounds for those
never leaves scar on the and there's no onde investment
Uncle Sam He has never WEIGHED obligation yet And the
good amy las
70 see that such a catastrophe happens.
to be war column Tn going to stick
g the main theme and call attention to another in which sports
Carnival viii be staged for the benefit the
Of an entire set Of olympic Games capsule
% ~ mater s how 1 do One appetite the Of
gOio seenward boxing baseball track
m vii oe cnS drosSe ana goa Sa al a e pro-
.nd stage sim unsaisned2 Maybe aojng
win your entertainment palate
students Of oraeal
detOurs will
Of adjectv Of system How Hrys
style with those Dunphy, IOmax
Hung HasSe Dick Fishel
all these air waves shatterers start vibrating their
it's headline you're looking
Whou four rounds with George Nicholson
cr the Navy team against the Army Greg Rice
the and break nine minutes
DAM who'll try for worlds
Vic Ghezz and Ed Oliver who'll ia
NOUS mixed doubles tennis exhibition
ton court laid out second base Bill KLEIN
diamond decision doing deans Olsen and Johnson
sapick specialte Fred VIKINGS and Tommy
Al Schacht's delicious pantomime.
War Bond is profitable investment, q
Grounds also rarely good buy in the entertainment field
sponsorship OF the Army and Navy Relief
be Tor so stars from different fields
park on afternoon Harry
hundred words he said ut rare
gain and excellent investment it's show that
van give everyone THEIR plenty
Of entertainment What is it is well money"
Copyright 1912, King Features Syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-06-13
RISDONS LOSE
TO RUBBERMEN
IN ODD SETTO
Winners Outhit, II to 4,
Triumph IL to 5, in Nau-
gatuck Contest

Naugatuck, June IL - The U. S.
Rubber Company baseball team de-
feated the Risdon nine Thursday
night, 11-8 in game marked by
hard-hitting by the losers, who got
II hits to 4 for the Rubber Com
pany. McDermott OF the - Risdon
team hit a double.
The Rubber Company team scored
six in the third, one in the fifth and
clinched it with four in the sixth.
The Risdon combine tailed one in
the first, three in the third, and
four in the fifth.
RADIO twirled for the winners and
Lem Creddo pitched for the Risdon
outfit.
Golf Tuesday
The U. s. Rubber Company Two
Man Golf Tournament finds ten
teams competing for the George P.
Young Trophy won last year by Ed
Geise and Bill Gruner. To date eight
matches have been played with Ed
Petrucelli and Dick Sweet, Bernie
Sullivan and Ed Cichowski tied for
first place with two wins each.
Matches are played each Tuesday
evening on handicap basis.
Standing
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-06-13
'DOERR BACK AGAIN
AS BEST BATTER

New York, June I2.-(UP)-Bobby
DoerT OF the Boston Red Sox busted
Joe Gordon OF the New York YAM
KEGS from the major league batting
leadership IN q pip-apd-tuek race
throughout the past week, accord
ing to oflcial tbulations released to-
day.
DoeFr's 1888 average includes
games played through last Thurs.
day, and Is only one point better
than GoFdop's 1882, Gordop's mark
was aided by a hitting streak of ~
consecutive games, the longest OF
the season,
Pete RelseF Of the Brooklyn Dodg-
eFs ehalked up q 1855 and topped
the National league bltteFs, He was
followed by Ray Lamappe of the
GlTleinpaH Reds, who moved up
fTem fourth place TO second, with
ReDbRm Second Best
The New York Yankees feFkball
expert, Ernie ReDbaTl, was replaced
By Joe Haynes OF the Chicago
White R0g as the leading mounds
man Of both leagues With AVA VlGE
tories and no defeats, Larry French
led the senior circuit with four wins
W1tbeut a setback,
Leaders IN other depaFtneDts,
Doubles lAl Hack, Chicago, 49,
"a Highs, Detroit, ~,
Triples ND RlRugbtsg, ~, Louis,
Iki ~ Spencer, Washington, ana
Heath, Cleveland.
Home runs lhl p, Mccormick,
Cincinnati, ~ ~ Williams, Boston,
Stolen bases lN) MnFiaHgb, Phils
aaelphlay end Miller, Boston, 81 ~
Case, Washington, H.