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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
Bradley News
BY A.. L. Brown

RETURNS HOME. :. Miss Ed
die Lee Orange has just returned
from Houston, Texas where she
attended High School the past
term.
After a pleasant visit in Pine
Bluff with their sister, Misses
Viola and Eunice Wolfork report
a very pleasant stay. . Visiting
u city are Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie
Loange Of Little Rock, who are
house guests of his sister. ..
Shiloh Baptist Church services
were held at the church on last
Sunday night sponsored by the mis-
sion sisters, with Rev. A. T.. Brown
preaching a special message, . .
On Monday afternoon the Mission
Band met and enc new member.
Mrs. Lucy hurry joined the group
pledging her support. Mrs. C..
Stills, is president, Mrs. Lucille
Williamson. secretary.
Young Womens Club. Mrs.
Young was hostess to the club
at a recent meeting, with a won
derful program carried out. Due
to illness, one member, Mrs. Brown
was unable to attend, but her club
sisters r praying a speedy re-
eovery for her.
From st. Louis this week was
Mrs. Thurlow, who is house guest
of her sister.
Answering to a call from the
Central Committee, with Mr.. T. T.
Stills, chairman citizens here re-
sponded with Mrs. Lacy Murry,
contributing 81, j. Il. Reaycs SOC
Matt Johnson, 50c, r. L. Lee, soc
Singing Convention $500, making
a total Of $500. Quota for Lafay-
cite County is $4,000.
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
Noted Race Leaders 70
Appear On Program

congregations and school patrons
Davis declared that the Afkan-
sas conferences Ger Negro leaders
are the first of this kind to be
cid in the south and If they prove
successful, efforts viii be made t.
conduct similar ones in other
states in the southern region,
"Atkausas.e Davis said, sis a
good ale in which To project
this tyne Of an educational pro-
gram as there is a need for a
better understanding Of the Triple
A and the Food for Freedom cam
paigu by Negroes of the state and
there is a fine spirit of coopera-
tion between the white and Negro
races
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
BY Mrs. v. c. Love
Phone 417sW

BIRTHDAY ;. Maekey's Cafe
was the center Of attraction, Sat
urday night when q birthday party
was given, IGNORING Miss Annie
Bell Sanders. The private dining
20 was used and the table beau
tifully decorated with spring
flowers. A delicious menu was
served the following guests; Miss
es Matte Jean Wesley. frankie
Tyas, and a Miss Sanders of Pc
pular Bluff, Messrs. Richard Hen
derson, Jr. Roscoe Bum, Richard
Hill, Willie Sanders; L. A. Hen
derson and Mr., and Mrs. Wallace
Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Hag-
gerty.
DINNER PARTY :. Mrs. Lu-
inertia Turner entertained with a
dinner party at her home on Lin
don St., Sunday afternoon and a
delicious menu was served to the
following CUES. $, Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
lie Johnson, Mesdames Louise
Perkins, Fannie Wright, Misses
Vina Moore, Ethel Moore and
Messrs. Ruffel lIaney and William
Cousin.
Mrs. W. S. Welch Of 621 Ash
St., left last Friday afternoon to
join her mother Mrs. G. w. John-
son, who is at the bedside Of her
daughter, Mrs. c. A. Barrett in
Asheboro, N. c. Miss Rebeeca
Thomas left last week for Hot
Springs to visit friends for a few
days. Mr.. J. l.. Newton left
Thursday night for Oklahoma City
where he win work for the sum
mer. Miss Gloria Edwards,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. f.
Edwards has returned from State
College for the summer. Miss
Essie b. Wilson, teacher in the
public school at Ogden is visiting
her parents, for the summer, Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Rodgers. -.
Prof. Herman Caldwell left We'd
nesday for Prairie View College
for two weeks advanced study. :.
Miss Meflyn Hall, teacher Of Col
legc Hill school left last week
for Pine Bluff where she will study
for the summer at A. M. and N.
college. Miss Charlotte Olivia
Welch, recent graduate of Wiley
College had as guest for a few
. hours Sunday afternoon, Mr.. Ell
bert Allen Of Shreveport. . Mr..
Lewis ]. Jackson was guest of his
mother, Mrs. n. l.. Shannon. of
713 Ash st., before leaving for
training for Military Police in TT.
Huachuca. Ariz. He taught the
the past term in Cotton Plant. e.
Mrs. Towles has as guest for a
few days her daughters, Misses
Dorothy and Golden Towle. The
latter will leave for Cornell Uni
versity, N. Y. where she has a
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
Oneida
s a.ia&M

BY Gents Willis

FIRST BAPTIST Church. =.
Sup. Tom Parker opened the s. s.
at the usual hour, with an inter
esting lesson review, "Ffiday, the
Day Of Suffering by Rev N. d.
Thomas. All teachers were at their
post and collection totaled $1.64.
Rev. NJ. b. Washington, pastor
Of the church brought two inspir-
ing messages, at both the morn
ing and evening services to a large
and appreeiatiye crowd. Collee-
ton was announced as $1945. The
lords Supper was administered
by Reys, Washington and Thorn
as.
STUDENTS RETURN. Miss
Lucille Mounia, daughter Of MRS.
Bertha Mounia is back home after
a sucessfull school year at Eliza
Miller School, Helena. . Eddie
B. Lyles, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Crockett Dyles completed a success
full term at the Arkansas School
for Blind at Little Rock. James
Ross, o Of Mrs. Katie Ross at
tended school at Memphis the past
year.
Ill. Miss Carrie Agnist
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Agnist is improving after a recent
operation,
Mrs. Mary Davis, who is the
daughter Of Mr.. John Bell recently
underwent an operation at the
Helena hospital, but is reported as
doing nicely.
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
McGehee Girl :
June Bride =
Williams Jackson Nuptials

Williams Jackson Nuptials
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey Jackson
announce the marriage Of their
daughter Jimmie Lee to Mr.. J. B,
Williams, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Luther Williams, Sunday, June Z
The wedding was quietly solem-
nized at 500 p. m. Sunday even
ing at McGehee Chapel M B.
Church, with the Rev. r. G.
Grimes officiating before a large
! group Of friends and relatives of
the couple,
The altar was lighted by thirty
tall tarers in floor candelabra. out
lining a setting of lilies, white
roses and ivy in tall baskets and a
rail background of ivy and white
roses. Miss Gertrude Bordeaux
, played the wedding march. I'M
mediatcly pdeoedlng the ceremony,
Mrs. Ina Gene Fowler sang, .
"Now and Forever"
The bride who was given in
marriage by her father, wore a
white chiffon wedding gown Of
floor length, short sleeves and a
wide girdle Of lace. A finger tip
veil Of illusion with face veil fell
in deep folds. Her flowers were
sweet peas in a cascade bouquet
tel with white satin ribbons.
Maid Of honor, Miss Dorothy Mae
Williams, who Wore a delphinium
blue evening gown with wide skirt
Of net, short sleeyed. bodice of
lace, patterned after the dress Of
the bride and carried an arm bou-
quet Of sweet peas in shades of
pink. Bridesmaids were Misses
Jimmie L. Motion, Marie Jones, FL
Ia Louise Tatum and Beatrice
Cranberry in blue evening gowns,
carrying bouquets Of roses and
valley lilies. Flower girls were
G. Coleman, Dorothy Mae IIatton,
Nelly Ann Knox, Mae Helen Dough
kin and little Bobby Jean Cotton
ham carried the veil, with Willie
Clyde Freeman as ring bearer,
wearing white satin Stacks trim
med with blue; also in white satin
and blue was little Bobby Jean
Cottonham. Mr.. James v Rnrns
served as beso man,
\ reception at the Jackson home
followed the ceremony. Assisting
Mrs. Jackson in the dining room
were Mrs. V. Williams, mother Of
the groom; ard Mcsdames pansy
Whitney, Willie Mae Strauher and
Nancy Waterman.
Out Of town guests included Mrs.
Rcncr Lewis. grandmother Of the
tride, st. Joseph, La, Mrs. Ethel
James, Pine Bluff and aunt of the
groom.
After a short wedding trip, the
couple will be at home to their
many friends in McGehee.
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
Card of Thanks

The family Of the late Mr.,
Prentis Davis express deep ap-
probation to the many friends for
the beautiful floral offerings and
kind words of sympathy during
their bereavement.
Signed: Mr.. and Mrs. A. Davis,
parents, Wilton, Ark, Mr., and Mrs.
John H. Davis, brother and sis
~ter-in-law, Dallas, Texas; Helen
and Geneva Davis. sisters and
Clifford, l.. T. and l.. G. Davis,
brothers Of Little Rock.
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
Texarkanians
N F. w s

scholarship to study dress design
ing; the former is a student at
Wiley College.
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
BY Ruth Merits Ray
Graduation exercises were held
ON Friday night, May 30 and was
reported to have heen the largest
in the history of the school, with
thirty two members in the class,
The auditorium was packed and
iammed to witness the final march
ing of the seniors, rohed in steel
gray uniforms cap and gowns, who
marched down the isles smoothly.
Cleephas Gabriel Williams, dc
livered the s~alutatory address, . .
"Vietory New" and Claudius
Shropshire, almost a straight IA
student brought the validictory
message. The address was de-
livered to the group by Dean
Banks of Bishop College, Marshall
Texas in a very timely manner.
Veneda Mitchell sweetly sang, . .
1.-THE Rosary, after which diplo-
mas were awarded. Cleophas Will
liams received a twenty-five dol
lar scholarship from the Women's
Auxiliary Club and several awards
were received by girls in the Home
Economies department.
FUNERALS FROM JNO JAY
JONES FUNERAL HOME
McWASHlGTON, ]. W., June o.
from Lonex, Bapt. Church, Hope
with Rev. L. N. Glover, clergy
man.
WILLIAMS. Mrs. Fannie, June g
from Macedonia Bapt. Church,
Texarkana, Rcys. Allen Banks
and Broadus, officiating,
CALLAHAN, Miss Levencie, June
5, from Mt. Orange Baptist
Church, Texarkana.
LOWE, Mr.. Henry, Jones' Funeral
Chapel, June T, 115 +. 9Th St.
BURkS, Mrs. Minerva, June g.
from st. John Bapt., Church,
Garfield, Rev. II, J.. Price, Of
ficiating,
DAVIS, Mr.. Prcntis, June ), Beth
lehem Baptist Church, Wilton
Rev. Geo Fisher, officiating.
ADAMS, Mrs. Fannie, June 8
Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev.
c. c. Wilson, clergyman.
WILLIS, Mr.. Henry, June 9 from
Mineral Springs, Ark,
TOWSEL, Mr.. Willie, June =
Lanesport Baptist Church, Car
lana, Revs. A, Williams and
Cook, officiating,
EDDINGS, Mr.. Alex, June 3, Ever
green Baptist Church, Nash,
Texas.
GAUFF, Mrs. Anna, June 10 49,
Macedonia Baptist Church,
Vaudeville, Ark, Rev. Joe
Brown, clergyman.
GOODLOW, Mr.. FredJune 10Th,
Cypress Cemetery, Odgcn, Ark.
Rev. II. Il. Green, officiating
MITCHELL, Mr.. c. j. June 8,
from Galloway Cemetery, Xii
dare, Texas.
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

Even if your scalp is healthy it needs treatment
o. stimulation from time to time. Massage it pro
pcrly and you help it TO BE- loose, pliaIle and
tingling with increased circulation. Your hair
SlhGld be watched closely because it shows the
condition Of your scalp. If you have anv disease
II your scalp no mater how mild, take care of
1t. Your scalp contains your hair roots and the
health Of your hair is dependent upon its con-
dition. 1t is important for you to keen il clean
and healthy. Wash ont dandruF with Medalo
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
CHURCHES

NEW LIGHT BAPTIST Church
To-. there was a party given at the
home Of Miss Ruby llillard on
last Tuesday night in behalf of
the popularity contcs. The party
was a success.
CARRIERS CHAPEL AME .
much ra G has been given to
Rev. g. W. Blackmon fer the ex-
cc.le8t service that he is render
fer the mp lifting of Chris king
com. %. Children services will he
conducted oa the Bird Sunday in
stead Of the Second Sunday. Car
ter's Chapel is making arrange
mouts for Revival soon. The for
mcr pastor Ecy. Harris viii preach
at Carriers Chapel June 10Th.
There will be a Mems Day pro-
gram rendered at the Chuish the
First Sunday in July, Rev. W. NJ.
Eason, former pastor will preach
for the 8 o'clock services,
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
McGehee News
t;v TOM JONES

SjN ttN iAp
HAPPY BIRTHDAY D.. Little
Peggy Ann Hall celebrated aer
sth birthday with a party, Mon
day. Guest list included Joe Ann
Hall, Marjorie Willis, Al9a Jean
Reed, Jean Gfiffin, Eloise Rogers
EST CIR B. Evans, Bo5tie Jean
Hinton, George Cordcll Tuner,
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

Mrs. Reolia ]. Fields, one of the
leading young women OF Mt
Zion Baptist church is instructor
cf Teacher Training department at
the Safe Sunday School, BTU and
Usher Board Congress. She de.
votes the larger part of her time
to religious work.
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

Prof. A. NJ. Miller, principal Of
Batesville Junior High School and
Instructor of Sunday School
Administration, will play an &C
tive part at the State Sunday
School, BTU and Usher Board
Congress,
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
Helena, On The Mississippi
BY +. X. Richardson

PERSONAL Mr.. and Mrs.
c. II. Carruth were the proud host
Ind hostess who entertained their
son William Carruth Of Memphis,
Tenn, and three other guests dur
ing the weekend. The guests
were Horace Davis, Wilbcrt Jack
son, and Willie DeBerry all Of
Memphis.
Mrs. Maggie McClinton former
resident of tie city, now living in
Detroit, Michigan spent a pleas
ant week visiting her daughters,
Mesdamcs Willie Mae Gladly and
Lucille Mathews.
Mrs. Lucille Mathews left Sun
day for Detroit, Michigan whore
she will spend a few weeks with
her mother.
Mrs. Marie Williams spent a
few weeks in MARVEL.
Tom Harris a sophomore Of
State College spent a few days at
home with his mother.
DR.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Proffitt,
and Mrs, Gayle Miller owner and
operator of the Plaza Theatre
will attend the State Dental meet
ing in Little Rock, which begins
June 10th through June 18th.
Mrs. Nancy Goldsberry Of Bar
ton, is seriously i'll, and her many
friends are wishing her a speedy
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

ansas will hear an outline and
discuss features of the national
farm program and efforts being
made by farmers to produce food
and feed to win The war at three
conferences to he held in the state
in July, Plans and programs for
the conferences are being made by
officials Of the Agricultural Ad-
justment Agency.
Invitations to attend the meet
ings have been extended to more
than 2,400 Negro ministers Of all
denominations throughout Afkan-
sas. In addition, teachers of rural
schools and other Negro leaders of
the state will be invited.
TIE first conference will be a
two-day session to be held in
Little Rock on Tuesday and We'd
nesday, July 7 and s., The second
meeting will he held at Forrest
City on Thursday, July o, and the
final conference will be held at FL
Dorado on Friday, July 10. Places
for the meetings will be announced
later.
In addition to officials Of the
Triple-A and Negro leaders Of the
state, speakers ON the programs
will include outstanding Negro
leaders Of the south and the ma
ton. Special invitations have been
extended to Bishop &. +. Curry, Of
jacksonville, Fla, presiding bis
hop Of the 18th district AME
church and Bishop J. A. Bray, of
Chicago. presiding bishop of the
Colored Methodist Episcopal
Church.
J. p. Davis, Negro field repre-
sentative for the Southern Division
of the Triple A, will preside over
the meeting.
The importance of the Triple-A
farm program in the Food for
campaign of the Depart
ment of Agriculture and the need
for food and feed to win the war
will be discussed hy j. b. Daniels
state administrative officer for the
Other speakers on the program
will ineltfff Negro district and
county Extension agents, planters
and educators Of Arkansas and Ne
gro field representatives of the
\ from Washington, d. G..
and Tuskcgee Institute in Ala.
In discussing plans for the con
%felenecsr Mr.. Daniels stated that
Negro farmers of Arkansas are
an important factor in the Food
for Freedom program as there are
57,025 Negro farm families in the
state cultivating 1,S70,91S acres Of
cropland.
NEGRO ministers and cduca-
tors Mr.. Daniels continued, "pro-
badly are the most effective med
ium through which information
can be presented to their race and
If they understand the Triplc-A
program and its importance in the
national food production program,
they can be a great help in ex-
planning it to Negro farmers and
secure their full cooperation in
the food and feed campaign. In
addition, they can he Of great help
IN passing OF competent informal
ton on the farm program to mem
hers Of their churches and schools
who are not farmers.
The purpose Of these confer
ences is to give these Negro lead
ers correct information about the
~
Triple-A and the Food for Free
dom campaign so that they will
be in a position to pass it on their
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

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them as directed fen ten days and if you are not "A''hD
absolutely and positively delighted your money back. t
You must have a nice scalp and your hair must look letter, CLOS
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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

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fingers rub Medalo-Gro scalp formula only on
the scalp. Rub it well only on the scalp until
1t is covered. Use only a little to each part
of the scalp at a time. Massage your scalp
and then finish off by brushing ard dressing
your hair. The regular use of Medalo-Gro IS
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of the neck. There's little that will give you
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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

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your jar of Medalo Cream Shampoo
amt with your Medalo (hot oil treat
ment) scalp oil, They are easy to
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of your hair gets its share of Med
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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

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poo Is the result of years # experience. 1t is the latest improve.
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er TO use, thah soap or ordinary shamroos. A laboratory ANALYSIS
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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

Springs is Rev. H.. c. Cook, vice
moderator of the Ozan District
Association and reports that 500
members are under his p~astorate,
Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12
Ladies, Here's How You Use
The New Medalo Formulas On
Your Scalp And Hair

You Can Say Goodbye Now TO Sick, Itchy
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Arkansas State press., 1942-06-12

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-14
MOslOc EIudeS Posse
Elephant Invades I'd County, Plays Hide-and- Seek
With Pursuers; Farmer Critically Injured

HUNTINGTON, Ind. Nov. IA
CUP) -Modoc, the frightened ele-
plant who has upset two coun-
ties, played hide-and-seek today
with state police, Sheriff's deputies
and trainers in woods so thick
the boot owls boot all day"
Pot flares were placed around
the 40-acrc thicket where tho
/. 900-pound Modoc last was seen.
-Six-7state- pofirc-- cars patToffCd
highways to keep the curious
away and the elephant confined
Fifteen or 20 men kept watch
during the frosty night, the third
in which Modoc has been at large
The elephant posse hoped ModoC
would not repeat her disappearing
act of Thursday night, when she
was surrounded on the banks OF
the Wabash River near Lagro
Her bewildered flight yesterday
resulted in critical injuries to one
startled farmer who stumbled in
front Of her while he was running
for safety.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-14
Zoo viii Close
Season Sunday

Sunday at 5 p. m. the bears,
kangarooS. lions and monkeys 60
into their winter quarters. and the
Detroit Geological Park closes for
.another season.
Almost 100000 people visited
the zoo this year, John Millen,
director. estimated. Because of
gasoline rationing there were
fewer tourists, nc declared. but
lDetFeitcrs, r1suy OF whom did mol
take long weekend trips. came to
the zoo instead. Many Sundays
during the season attendance
reached 100000 persons.
The park will open next season
a few days before Decoration Day
Millen said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-14
u. NJ, Note Dame Keyed for Decisive Tes
Raj Raid
Sets Fires
I'm Genoa

LONDON, Nov. IA (UP). -
Strong formations of Raj bomb
ers, striking at Italy while the
Axis is preparing for an apparent
stand across the Mediterranean in
Tunisia, pounded Genoa, the chief
supply port for Africa. last night
and returned without losing a
plane.
1t was the first raid on Italy
since last Saturday.
The big British planes are con-
centrating their attack on Genoa
in hope of paralyzing waterborne
shipments of men and supplies te
the tagging Axis armies in Libys
and Tunisia.
The weather over the target
was good" the announcement
said. "Many large fires were
started"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-14
U.S.Apped|
Pals 10 Open.
Nash Plants
5000 Idle on War job
in Dispute Over
Status of z Employees

Iinlss stan correspondent

LANSING, Nov, II. Despite
urgent appeals from federal off
Gals, the Observation-Disclosures Com
pany plant remained closed today
for the third successive day as the
result OF a dispute between the
management and the UAW-CIO
over the status of two supervisory
employees,
The plant employs 5000 persons
and is engaged solely in the manu-
facture OF vitally needed parts Tor
army and navy bombers.
Federal Conciliator Stephen
Eddy kept negotiatorS in session
for nine hours yesterday but the
meeting broke up with neither side
willing 10 bulge from It's original
DOSitiOn.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-14
Allied P lanes
Pound Tunis;
.Gdza|a Taken
Rommel's Remnants
Chased Past Tobruk;
Nuteraeker Closing

CAIRO. Nov. IA (UP)-Britain' S
Eighth army. pursuing the ragged
remnants of Field Marshal Erwin
Rommers Afrika KorpS across
lLibya. took Gazaia, IS miles west
of captured Tobruk. yesterday. a
British communique reported TO-
day.
Following Gen. Sir Bernard L
M onts omery's exhortstion to
chase the Axis fright out of North
Africa" the British army drove
the Germans and. Italians merci-
IlesSly while Allied planes. ranging
far ahead. frightened the Anglo
American wise around enemy
troops in French TuniSia.
RAD TUNIS AIRFIELD
The communique said Allied
long-range fighters attacked the
airfield at TuniS in heavy raid
Thursday night, destroying gaso-
line dumps, workshops and air
planes.
Our Iong-range fighters yes
terday attacked a formation OF
about so aircraft flying north
ward toward Sicily" the COM
munique said. I'VE destroyed
seven large planes and badly
damaged six others"
This suggested that Adolf Hitler
was evacuating his men by air
rather than submit them TO a
final debacle.
The word large" implied that
the planes were troop-carriers.
Yesterdays communique had
told of Allied planes shooting down
six Italian air transports. packed
with German troops, north OF
iTunis.
The nearest haven for Rommel's
rremnants-was nearly 500 miles
away al FL Agheila. where some
observers believed the Germans
tired Desert Fox might attempt
Continued on Next Page. Col. 81
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-14
Led by Light Tanks
Yanks, Wearing U. S. Flags. Battled for Orsn
Behind Formidable 3-Ton Cen. Stewards

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
FRENCH NORTH AFRICA. Nov
Is tUP). - (DelayedD - liaison
officer revealed today that Ameri.
can light tanks - 13-ton General
Stewards = formed the spearhead
of the Allied attack on the naval
base at oran and proved them
selves fast, formidable weapons.
The performance Of these
tanks was perfect. They beat of
both air and ground attacks"
he said.
One armored force with 13-ton