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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Millions of Workers in War Industries May Be
 Frozen" in Jobs
PIRATlNG OF WORKERS
 MAY BE STRANGLED
Draft Deferments of Key Industry Workers May
 Be Backed By Govt.
BY L. W. sHOLLENBERGER United Press Staff CorrespOndentl

BY L. W. SHOLLENBERGER United Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 Washington, May 28. = (UP)-The man power prob- lem has reached such a crit ical stage that the govern ment is preparing today to freeze" millions of war workers and some farm work CTS in their present jobs. War Manpower Commission Chairman Paul V. McNutt had been directed to draft pol- icy statement on 8 freezing" plan which was agreed to in principle by the commission last night. The plan is designed to stop "pirating" of workers - 8 practice widespread in some war industries and to give complete control of war worker placement to the federal govern men$.
 Tlae plan also provides for draft deferments for key war industry workers through selective service directives. There would be no blan- ket defermentS.
 The United States Employment Service would become the sole hiring agency for war industries which are considered critical. Employers could get new workers only through that agency; workers could get jobs or change jobs only with its ap- proval.
 More Men Are Needed
 Officials indicated that the man. power problem - hundreds of thousands of new men are needed for the armed forces while millions are needed for the armed forces while millions are needed for war industries - is approaching crisis requiring drastic control measures. Brigadier General Lewis B. Her Shey. Seleetive Service director,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FROM U. s. GROW
Arrive at Remarkable Rate in Australia !; Chinese Re-
 fuse to Be Licked
BY BRYDON c. TAVES United Press Staff Correspondent

NOuAOCu HECSS BUSH NVAASSPVAASASAV
 Melbourne, May 2S-(UP)-Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey, commanding Allied ground forces in the south west Pacific, revealed today that United States endorsements were arriving at a remarkable" rate and were daily strengthening the AL lied ground forces.
 He revealed that big scale troop movements inside Australia had been completed and that Gen. Doug las MacArthur's ground forces were now well distributed throughout the continent.
 Reviewing the Allied position after visiting an advanced Allied operational base, Blamey said the position of Australia had improved greatly.
 "Our armies have increased thei; efficiency" he said, "and the as- sistance we are getting from the United States and our own produc- ton of war material give us heart for the task ahead"
 Prime Minister John Curtin, com menting on boastful statements by Gen. Hideki Tojo, Japanese Prem- fer, said:
 n ,to started this game, but in Australia we play our test matches to a finish"
 The test matches, in cricket, are the international ones, especially those with Great Britain, Australia usually wins.
 More Japs Downed
 Allied fighter planes. downing ont and damaging six of IS Japanese planes which attacked Port Moresby New Guinea, yesterday, brought thu
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Attempt Made To Kill Heydrich, ''Hangman"
All Czechs Over IS Years of Age Will Be Shot in Re-
 prisaI, Unless They Report to Police; 'Ffangman" Liable to Die
BY JOHN A. PARRIS Jnlted Press Staff COrresDOnG

(UnAeeu Press Stam COrreSpOn0enGl
 London, May 28-(UP)-German authorities in Prague seeking the attackers of Deputy Gestapo Chief Reinhard Heydrich were reported today to have ordered the shooting of all Czechoslovaks over IS years of age who fail to report to police before Saturday night.
 A Berlin dispatch D ublished in Stoskholm said that Heydrich's con- dition was grave and that he might die from the bullet wounds inflicted by two middle-aged Czechs who waylaid him yesterday as he drove along Prague street.
 The threat of wholesale executions wa5 reported by Czech quarters in London who said countless victims were being rounded up by Gestapo squads throughout Czechoslovakia and merciless reprisals were antici- pated.
 Czech informants here said that the German authorities in Prague have given all Czechs of IS and over until Saturday night to report to police and that "after that date everyone found without new reg istration card will be shot,"
 The Germans immediately after the shooting threatened death for anyone guilty of hiding the attack CTS who fired automatic rifles ct Heydrich's automobile as 1t sped along a street leading to the Ber- lin highway.
 The assassins both escaped. One fled on a bicycle and the other on foot under the eyes of the gestapo. They left brief case, which the secret police examined carefully for clues, Czech quarters said.
 xSwedish reports said Heinrich Himmler, chief of the gestapo, and many other high officials of the se-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
British Have Driven Back Gen. ROnlmeI's HOrdes in
 First Tank Battle
NAZI, ITALIAN PLANES
 MEET BRITISH BOMBERS
First Real Fight Was Near TObruk, British Had
 Early Advantage
BY HENRY T. GORRELL United Press Staff COrrespOndentl

F~~%&SN~~@N~ United Press Staff COrrcspOndcnt)
 Cairo, May 28. - (UP) - The spearhead of Colonel General Erwin Rommel's Libyan desert offensive was repulsed today in a blazing battle of tanks and planes after striking to within 15 miles of Tobruk, about 100 miles from the Egyptian border.
 Communiques of Middle East Headquarters and the RAF said British had seized the advantage in the opening clash with the armored might of Rommels desert fighters after they had driven to Fl Adem, about l5 miles southwest of Tobruk.
 Another big tank battle was fought near Sir Hacheim, further south in the desert, where the British halted the 90-mile Axis ad- vance yesterday.
 RAT planes joined in halting the Axis drive, shooting down nine enemy planes, damaging others and destroying motor transports. ,.
 The Axis armored units repulseu in the battle southwest of Tobruk had advanced from 100 to 1l5 miles across the desert No-Man's-Lard from their advance base.
 The RAF planes, which for months during the stalemate be- tween the desert forces raided enemy depots and supply lines far behind the front, also bombed enemy landing fields near Timimi last night. German planes at lacked forward British positions last night and two Junkers-88S and one Heinkel-l1l were shot down. The RAF communique said four Britt ish planes were missing.
 Repulsed With Loss
 The Imperial command, in an earlier communique, said the at- tack by enemy armored forces on our defenses at Sir Hacheim was repulsed with Joss"
 Enemy tanks approached our position south of Fl Gazala ano suffered casualties" (the comnuni- que continued). "Our positions re- mained intact"
 Halting the 90-mile Axis dash across the blistering desert, the British met two main enemy col- umns northeast of Sir Hacheinl, an outpost about 50 miles southeast of Fl Gazala and @ major British for- ward position.
 The communique said the opposi. ton forces clashed early yesterday morning and battled throughout the day. :.
 "The Royal Air Force throughout the day vigorously attacked the enemy and supported our lano forces continuously by attacking enemy transports successfully allo intercepting enemy air attacks against our troops" 1t said.
 There was no mention of the ex. tent of losses inflicted on the Axis columns that swung south Tuesday from Tengeder and swept eastward toward the British south flank.
 The communique eaid tlae e11. gagements covered a wioe area and that SO far it was impossible to assess the results"
 No Speculation
 The British command did nos speculate whether the enemy at. tack was the spearhead of a general offensive or merrly was a"feint" t6 divrt British strength from the coastal area.
 The conmunique follows:
 "In Libya armored battles which started early yesterday morning continued through the day. The enemy force split into two main columns which were heavily enc gagged by our armored forces norths
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Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

back to Dribbles, my friend, and
the Editor will see to it personally
that you are not neglected. That
goes for the rest of The Boys In
The Service too.
Dribbles hopes that you will be
hearing a lot from your old friends
in these parts-so much that the
A. P. o. No. /, New York City will
wonder-think perhaps that US.
Senator is now serving as Private
in the Army abroad. One thing
sure Reynier, regardless of your
present slant on things as a mu-
stefan, thirty-five years old, you'll
get along in your new life if any,
one will. You've the proper atti-
tude for one thing; that's big
help. Just reading your letter GER
tainly proves that if anyone is in
poor spirits over there in England,
that person isn't you. Best of luck
old man, and may Dame Fortune
always continue to smile upon you.
Let's hear from you again soon. 1t
will be real pleasure. So until
then Pvt. r. S. Macklin be of good
cheer.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

for. I'm fighting for our little boy
Bob to have an opportunity to grow
up healthy and strong, to have an
education that will fit him for
whatever he wishes to be-butcher
or baker or candlestick maker-to
have his accomplishments limited
only by his own resourcefulness and
ambition--to have babies of his
own over whom he can experience
the same sorrows and the same
joys that we have had over him.
Yes-I offered my services, but
they said, Sorry, old man, you're
too DID," Maybe I am too old but
if the Nazis or the Japs or both
ever come down our street they'll
pay in much higher ratio than
one for one before they carry us
out-and the dog is included in
that calculation.
The editor can forget my name
1 mean the formality of the first
name, the middle initial, my title
and the organization of which 1 am
part and sign this
BILL MILLER,
American.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

send their children to school. We're
fighting for this.
Even my dog-it's ten years now
since placed that little one-week-
old ball of fat in the palm of my
hand and turned him around to
look at his markings. And its al
most ten years that he has been
waiting at the window for me TO
come home, sitting by my chair in
the evening and looking up at NE
with those wistful eyes that seem
to say Cant you give me just one
little pat on the head? OF course,
if you can't I'll be here beside you
just the same" Mornings when he
is released downstairs, he comes
bounding up the stairs, gathering
speed down the stretch of upstairs
hall for that last long leap to the
middle of my bed. He's only a dog
but I'll give the Nazis an awful
fight before I'll let them treat my
dog like they treat human beings
and there are a lot more Ike me.
We've read pages and pages and
pages about free speech, free press
and free enterpris. Maybe they are
essential to what I'm fighting for
but they are not what I'm fighting
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

Uncles, all seemed to be saying in
a quiet determined voice: "As they
have gone forth to serve me, so will
/ serve. The sacrifices that 1 am
called upon to meet, 1 will face
with courage and fortitude, for 1
know in my heart that any, or all,
of these sacrifices will be much
lighter than those faced by our de-
tenders. My duty is clear, and 1
will not falter. To be just plain
American is in itself a privilege,
but it is still a greater one to serve
my God and my Country"
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08
Why?

What's the matter with
Smyrna people? Aren't they
serious about this war? Don't
they feel ashamed, even, to
know that only 5 tons of scrap
have been turned in for sal
wage in the town? Don't they
feel sheepish when they read
about other little towns work
in enthusiastically to surpass
their Is and cotton record?
Do they know that the town of
Middletown has collected 100
tons?
Why doesn't the town stir
up some enthusiasm with raj
lies or parades? Why don't
some of the organizations of
the town stir interest by offer
ing prizes? Why doesn't the
Civilian Defense Council spon-
sor an interest provoking
scheme?
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

fully cultivated rows of corn, beans,
tomatoes, cabbage and potatoes
off in the valley is a boy in. his
early teens with his dog. bringing
the cows home for milking.
All is calm, peaceful and happy.
Here is life-here is what we kare
fighting for.
Sometimes we ride past the steel
mills-here are the white hot in
gots, the dull red glow Of the long
bars in the blooming mill and the
workmen with beads of perspira-
ton standing out on their bronzed
bodies, busy in the production of
things useful to human well being
busy, too, in earning the where
withal to maintain their little vine
covered cottages, rose gardens, and
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08
U. S. Naval Air Station
Norfolk, Virginia

NOtiOth, way Luid
To "Dribbles"
wish could express here in
words how much The Boys In The
Service appreciates the moments of
relaxation which column like
"Dribbles" affords its readers. On
my working station here, at least
eighty percent of the Boys are able
to read their favorite column,
through the kind efforts of some
body back home thinking of their
happiness.
Just what is it that makes these
fellows grab for the weekly, or
semi-weekly sheet from home, rath-
er than pick up the more recent
newspaper of his present port, or
station? Well, it's because there's
just that something which will not
let him forget his friends of the
past twenty,or thirty years per-
lhaps. A fellow like myself, real
ICES that the friends he has made
while in the Service can be quickly
transferred, and stationed far be-
yond his reach. Friends of before
the war, however, will in most in
stances, always be where they can
be easily reached, when a friend is
really needed
Then too, there is the fact, that
after the war is won, the Home
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08
D R IBBLES
Our Boys in Service
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.

Somewhere In England
September 9Th, 1912
The Editor of Dribbles
Smyrna, Delaware
Dear Sir:
Just received two copies of Thu
Smyrna Times, dated July Both AM
August 9th. 1t sure did look goot
to this boy. From now on out, TIL,
Smyrna Times is just one NOR,
good thing to anticipate.
Reading "Dribbles" is comparabl,
to receiving personal letter from
the Boys, almost all whom 1 know
personally, so far. Incidently. con
gratulations Sergeant Paul Cover
dale. The last time 1 saw you yol
were lucky first and fifth. Remem.
Der? Also, when are you going tc
join us? Don't answer that one. }
AS for myself. Well, four
months isn't so very long, and be.
ing a musician, plus the thirty
five years of age, doesn't seem to
be a winning combination in the
army. All 1 ask, however, is a lit
tie time.
Nice to know that Jimmy Lee
Compile has joined the regulars
Nice going Jimmie!
Could it be that my good friend,
and erstwhile neighbor, Lieut.. Flora
Hollett is right next door once
more? I wonder Anyway, here
goes for How are you Lieuten-
ant? Sorry don't rate a bar.
Hy-ya Pvt. Lou Hurd. So you're
going to Winter at Tampa? Some
buys get all the breaks. You'd sure
get a bang out of these R. R. loco
motives; they're about as big as the
journal-box on our LII.
Would like to say Hello" to the
folks at home, and to all my friends
in Clayton and Philadelphia. Also
Wolf.
Whatever happens, you fellows
everywhere, keep the dribbles COM
ing in. And, to you Mr.. Editor,
know that no idea for a column
ever met with more whole-hearted,
and enthusiastic appreciation than
has "Dribbles."
Thank you.
Sincerely
Pvt. R. S. Macklin
Bat A, 7th F. A. Bn
A. P. o. No. /
Care of Postmaster
New York City, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pvt. R. S. Macklin
Bat. A, 7th F. A. Bn
A. P. o. No. 1
Care of Postmaster
New York City, N. Y.

Well! Well! Well! 1t it is not
my old friend, now in Merry Eng
land" A salute to you Reynier.
1t has been mighty fine hearing
from you. trust that one of your
dear friends, back home, are send
ing you The Smyrna Times weekly.
No, I did not mean weakly. Glad
you like the column. If your ap-
probation alone was the only in
centive to carry on, Dribbles would
consider the cause well worth
while. If you are not receiving
The Smyrna Times regularly, write
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

Town is going to be the best place
in the world to return to. And,
since Wen then have the costs of
two wars to pay for, there's going
to be a good reason for having
strong and capable friends nearby.
Right now, realize just how
lucky I've been in obtaining tenn
porary shore duty at Norfolk. 1t
brings with it, more opportunity
for me to see my home Town
friends.
T. w. Rohman
u. S. Navy
It. w. Rohman, Y3c, USN
Care of Administrative Office
for Carriers, Atlantic Fleet
f. A. D., N. A. S.
Norfolk, Virginia.
Hey! Sailorl And so you did
finally get around to it. Dribbles
has been awaiting the arrival of
this letter for several weeks now
We know of someone else who was
interested also. ??? Or can't you
read code Yoeman Rohman? Nice
hearing from you anyway, and glad
that you find some enjoyment from
this column.
Rather like the slant you nave
cocerning your Home Town, and
the folks there about. 'Tis the right
sort of spirit to possess regardless
of who's town, or who's folks. On
the other hand, if word to the
wise would be appreciated, don't
spend too much time thinking
about who is going to pay for this
war, along with World War 1. If
General George Washington had al
lowed this to worry him the Winter
he and his troops were quartered at
Valley Forge, perhaps there never
would have been Yorktown. Or
if General Grant had pondered too
much upon such subject when he
took command, there might never
have been the Appomattox Court
House affair.
Neither of these wars were any
push-over, nor is this one. 1t takes
a lot of everything to win battles,
therefore wars are costly. On the
other hand, who can deny that the
United States of America mas not
forged ahead despite these facts.
First we must fight these battles,
and win this war regardless of the
cost in dollars; after victory is
ours, then will be time enough to
enter the counting room and ar
range more adequate methods of
payment. Yes! The cost of lib
erty and freedom may prove great,
but it will be worth every cent the
American people are asked to pay.
So don't think too strongly on the
subject of finance Yoeman Rob-
man, your Uncle Sam can, and will,
take care of that in due time. In
fact, He's making pretty good job
of it right now. Be of good cheer
Sailor, and pass the word along be-
tween decks. Sure enough, the
grand old u. S. S. America is now
headed into a storm; there may be
some high waves to pillow through
before the sun shines through the
clouded sky, but just as sure as
there is God in Heaven, We'll all
come out on top with the Stars and
Stripes flying proudly from the
mast head.
Come and visit with Dribbles
again Yoeman Rohman. The next
time, We'll both promise not to talk
finance. Good luck fellow. You'll
come through with colors flying
too.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08
Somewhere In The Pacif

Somewhere In The Pacific
Dearest Mother:
We are now in the South Pacific
Islands and we are seeing plenty of
action. I think that we are teach
ing the Japs a good lesson around
here. The place where 1 am sta
toned is really beautiful, but I'M
der the present conditions, it is GER
tainly not a Paradise. To date, ]
am in good health and have not
been injured in any way. l am
writing this letter to you under
adverse conditions, so please excuse
it's general appearance. Since we
are only allowed one letter out at
this time, please let Booty" know
that / am safe. Tell "Shap" the
same, so that he can let the gang
know that I am o. K. Please pass
the word along to Butch" that ]
have some swell things for him, if
1 can keep track of them. Our
outfit has not had any mail for
about two months, but keep on
writing because it will catch up
with us one of these days, perhaps
soon.
Tell everyone around that was
inquiring about them. 1 hope to
see you all, as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, do not worry about me.
With all my love,
Ray.
P. F. C. Ray E. Smith
u. S. M. c., Unit No. 120
Care of Postmaster
San Francisco, California
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08
WEEKEND VISITORS

VGE<h-EIND t1SIIOhlS
Pvt. George w. Armstrong
Fort Belvior, Virginia
Sgt. William R. Carrow
Dundalk Station
Baltimore, Maryland
Pvt. Calvin E. Foxwell
Camp Edwards, Mass.
Sgt. Arthur E. Sylvester
Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio.
1t is not Dribbles' wish to at.
tempt to describe the services that
accompanied the initial unfurline
of the Service Flag at Clayton
Sunday afternoon, October 4th
This will be left to much more cap
able hands. Dribbles would like tc
remark, however, THAT it was a
most impressive service, backed by
a splendid spirit of patriotism, in
honor of great group of Ameri-
cans" Boys from the Clayton
School District, the folks back
home are indeed very proud of you
one and all. The flag raising was
well worth anyones time. 1t was
not all in the ceremony either.
Looking around the crowd, one
could sense the quickening of heart
beats, the proud lift of heads, and
note the steady look in the eyes of
all those present. Fathers, Moth
ers, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts and
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

i DrlDDleS thanks you MIS-. George
Scout for your kindness in sharing
Rays letter with this column, hence
to all his friends in this community
We know that all of Rays former
associates who still remain in these
parts will be more than glad to
learn that he is safe, and in good
health. 1t is to be hoped, that
many of these same friends, upon
reading this, will take the hint and
make it point to get letter off
post haste, headed in his direction.
And, while on this subject, Drib-
bles knows that every man or
woman in our fighting forces likes
to receive plenty of mail. There
are no eceptions to this rule. Those
who continue to remain at home
can further help in just this re-
spect. Keep letters going forward
to Our Boys In The Service, then
write a few more for good measure.
No one should be neglected. AL
though these service folk may not
get your letters delivered promptly,
as Ray points out in his communi-
cation, nevertheless, when Mail
Call finally sounds, the men and
women form long lines before the
point of distribution, that's when it
really means something. How
about it folks? Are you doing
your bit" along these lines? 1t is
not only the editor of Dribbles who
asks you this question; there are
millions of men in our Armed Fore
es who will wonder, if you let them
down.
Ray, Dribbles has not heard
from you directly since this column
started in the May 28th issue of
The Smyrna Times. Perhaps
Mother will mail you this weeks
column. Later on, if you have the
opportunity, We'll be glad to hear
from you. For the present, Drib-
bles wishes you the very best of
everything. We know that you are
doing your share with the Boys up
at the fighting front. May God
watch over you and protect you.
May you soon come sailing home to
us proud, happy and victorious.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-08

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