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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-24
1000 Nazis Slain
By Relief Army
Of Timoshenko
Gains at Three Points
Northwest Of stalinersd
Reported From Moscow

MOSCOW, Oct. "a CUP).-Bat-
tlefront dispatches said today that
Marshal S myon Timoshenko's
powerful relief offensive northwest
of Stalingrad had smashed deeper
into German lines at three points,
killing 1000 more NaZis.
Timoshenko's pressure against
the Germans was unrelenting,
these dispatches said, and his men
were attacking night and day over
steppes DOGGY with the slush OF a
recent snow.
The Soviet noon communique
reported that his men had driven
into German fortified zone.
NEW ATTACKS FOILED
The defenders of Stalingrad it,
self hurled back desperate new at
tacks against a vital factory in the
northwestern part of the city and
ran German losses up 10 al least
|, 400 men killed and Is tanks in
"a hours. Guardsmen. in a raid.
killed 200 more Germans and
burned or disabled Ave tanks.
In northwestern Stalingrad. the
Russians have not budged from
positions they were holding FIVE
DAYS ago.
Timoshenko's drive steadily
gained momentum. and II seemed
/ that he soon might realize his
plan of slicing through the German
left flank and trapping the Nazis
AT Stalingrad between his army
and his defenders. fighting with
their backs to the Volga within the
citN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-24
NAILS USE 5000

Reports reaching London said
that Timoshenko's onslaught
against the German flank was
stronger than ever and was
nearing German main defensive
positions northwest OF Stain
grad
The Germans threw 5000 men
and many heavy tanks yesterday
into continuous attacks against a
factory fortress in northwestern
Stalingrad where they hoped 10
reach the Volga. Their efforts
availed them nothing but heavy
losses.
The noon Soviet communique
reported the destruction OF IL
more tanks. - trucks. two artil-
.lery batteries and two companies
at least 400 men-of German
infantry.
At one point. II said. German
tommy gunners penetrated the
outskirts Of the factory probably
the Red October" foundry and
were wiped out. The Russians
killed 1000 OF the attackers yes
terday and knocked out four tanks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-24
BLANKET OF PLANES

Supported by strong armadas OF
aircraft, General Alexander S
communique said, the Eighth Army
under command of 1t. Gen. Ber-
nard Law Montgomery attacked
last night.
That the assault was general
was clear from the wording of the
communique. which said that 1.-The
Eighth Army. with strong air sup
port, attacked"
The British drive broke a stale
mate in the land fighting in Egypt
which had prevailed since a small
scale assault launched by the Brit
ish, Australian and South African
troops last July q TO improve their
positions died down.
In the July attack. the Axis
line, formed after a headlong drive
by Rommels forces across Libya
and midway into Egypt 10 miles
from the British base OF Alexan-
dris, was pushed back from five
to 10 miles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-24
. WEEKS OF AIR FIGHTS

The new offensive by the Eighth
Army came as climax TO heavy
aerial activity conducted by the
Allies for more than a fortnight
against Axis North African bases
and a series of strong German and
Italian air blows against the Brit
ish Mediterranean base OF Malta.
General Montgomery's strategy
appears 10 have beaten Rommel,
Just returned from Berlin, 10 the
punch.
The way for the assault by land
forces was opened by a continual
of Axis positions
throughout the desert battlefront
by Allied air forces, heavily sup
ported by American air units.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-30

Mr.. Harry Hammond Of Hampton,
Virginia spent a few days with his
mother, Mrs. Kathryn Hammond, last
week.
Miss jeanette Hill Of Snow Hill,
and Mr.. William Hill of Cambridge
and Mr. Ohio Mariner Of Snow Hill
were dinner guests Sunday, of Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Hill.
Mrs. Leslie Payne and Mrs James
Manning visited friends in Pocomoke,
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Harris and
daughter, of near Snow Hill, visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Parker
Cherrix, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rev of Girdle-
tree visited her sister, Mrs. Nettie
Hayden, Sunday.
Little Don Halett Doughty Of
Snow Hill spent few days last week
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Petit.
Mrs. Milton Barnes of Girdletree,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. SharpIey, Wednesday.
Mr.. Melvin Milbourn of Baltimore
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs Roy Milbourn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Colona and
son, of Jenkins Bridge, Va, and Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Petit were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. K. C. Petit.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Duncan of
Salisbury, spent last weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Pilchard.
Those entertained to dinner Sunday
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Sharpley were: Mr.. and Mrs. Kerbin
Sturgis, Mrs. Bessie Hayman of Snow
Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Barnes and
daughter, Phyllis Of Girdletree.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-30
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the man who had bought it wanted
possession as quickly as possible.
had to look through my aunt's per
sonal things and settle things up gen
orally"
did you buy various provisions or
your way to the Hall on July 27th?'
eyes. I thought it would be easier
to have a picnic lunch there than to
come back to the village"
Did you then go on to the house
and did you sort through your aunt's
personal effects?"
l did"
and after that ?"
Il came down to the pantry and
cut some sandwiches. l then went
down to the lodge and invited the
District Nurse and Mary Gerard to
come up to the house"
"Why did you do this ?"
II wished to save them hot walk
back to the village and back again to
the lodge"
"tI was, in fact, natural and kind
ly action on your part. Did they ac-
cept the invitation?"
eyes. They walked up to the house
with me-"
"Where were the sandwiches you
had cut?"
81 left them in the pantry on a
plate"
"Was the window open?"
eyes"
amy one could have got into the
pantry while you were absent ?"
Certainly"
"If anybody had observed you from
outside while you were cutting the
sandwiches, what would they have
thought?"
II suppose that 1 was preparing tC
have picnic lunch"
"They could not know, could they
that any one was to share the lunch p
'"No. The idea of inviting the 9th
Ell two only came to me when I saw
what a quantity of food l had"
$50 that if any one had entered
the house during your absence ant
planced morphine in one of thos,
sandwiches, it would be you they were
attempting to poison?"
"Well, yes, it would"
What happened when you had al
arrived back at the house,"
eve went into the morning-room
1 fetched the sandwiches and HANDED
them to the other two"
"Did you drink anything will
them?"
II drank water There was beer OIL
table; but Nurse Hopkins and Mar!
preferred tea. Nurse Hopkins wen
into the pantry and made it. Sh'
brought it in on tray and Mary
poured it out"
Did you have any,"
mo"
But Mary Gerard and Nurse Hop
kins both drank tea ?"
Eyes"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-30

"What happened next?"
Nurse Hopkins went and turned
the gas-ring off"
Leaving you alone with Mary Ger
rard?"
Eyes"
What happened next"
"After a few minutes I picked up
the tray and the sandwich plate and
carried them into the pantry Nurse
Hopkins was there, and we washed
them together"
Did Nurse Hopkins have her cuffs
off at the time?"
Eyes. She was washing the things
while l dried them"
did you make a certain remark to
her about scratch on her wrist?"
Il asked her if she had pricked her
self"
What did she reply?"
"She said, 1t was a thorn from the
rose tree outside the lodge. I'll get
it out presently
What was her manner at the
time?"
81 think she was feeling the heat.
She was perspiring and her face was
a queer color"
What happened after that?"
eve went upstairs, and she helped
me with my aunt's things"
What time was it when you went
downstairs again."
ut must have been an hour later"
Where was Mary Gerrard?"
"She was sitting in the morning
room. She was breathing very queer
ly and was in a coma. l rang up the
doctor on Nurse Hopkins instructions.
He arrived just before she died
Sir Edwin squared his shoulders
dramatically.
Miss Carlisle, did you kill Mary
Gerrard?"
THAT'S your cue. Head up, eyes
straight.)
MOP
Sir Samuel Attenbury. A sick beat
ing at ones heart. Now-now she was
at the mercy of an enemy! No more
gentleness, no more questions tC
which she knew the answers!
But he began quite mildly. YOU
were engaged to be married, you have
told US, to Mr. Roderick Welman -
Yes"
you were fond of him ?"
Very fond"
II put it to you that you were deep
ly in love with Roderick Welman anc
that you were wildly jealous of his
love for Mary Gerrard?"
me" did it sound properly in
dignant, that "no?")
Sir Samuel said menacingly: ~ put
it to you that you deliberately planned
to put this girl out of the way, in tn,
hone that Roderick Welman would re
turn to you"
Certainly not" (Disdainful--;
little weary. That was better.)
/ (To be continued)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-30
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

Elinor took the oath. She was an
swering Sir Edwin's questions in a
low voice. The judge leaned forward
He told her to speak louder
Sir Edwin was talking gently and
encouragingly-all the questions to
which she had rehearsed the answers.
''You were fond of Roderick Wei
MANI"
Every fond. He was like broth
er to me-or a cousin. I always
thought of him as a cousin"
The engagement drifted into it
very pleasant to marry some one
you had known all your life
mot perhaps, what might be called
a passionate affair.""
passionate? Oh, Roddy
"Well, no you see, we knew each
other so we'll !"
after the death of Mrs. Welman,
was there slightly strained feeling
between you?"
Eyes, there was"
How did you account for this ~
Il think it was partly the money"
y "The money!"
Eyes. Roderick felt uncomforta-
BILE. He thought people might think
he was marrying me for that
"The engagement was not broken
off on account of Mary Gerrard?"
81 did think Roderick was rather
taken with her, but l didn't believe
it was anything serious"
would you have been upset if it
had been?"
ooh, no. l should have thought it
rather unsuitable, that is all"
"Now, Miss Carlisle. Did you or did
you not take tube of morphine
from Nurse Hopkins attache case on
June 28th?"
II did not"
"Have you at any time had NOR
phine in your possession"
Never"
Were you aware that your aunt
had not made will?"
mo. 1t came as a great surprise
to me-"
did you think she was trying tC
convey to you message on the night
of June 18th when she died?"
81 understand that she had made
no provision for Mary Gerard, anC
was anxious to do So"
"And in order to carry out hel
wishes, you yourself were prepared t.
settle a sum of money on the girl 2
eyes. I wanted to carry out Aunt
Laura's wishes. And I was CRATE
full for the kindness Mary had shown
to my aunt"
con July 26th did you come down
from London to Maidensford and stay
at the Kings Arms ?" asked the
Prosecutor.
eyes," answered Elinor.
what was your purpose in coming
DOWN."
81 had an offer for the house, slnd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
COPYRIGHT, teAi. NEA SERVICE. ING.

member.
 "Judson, Judson. There was beautiful young Mrs. Judson with her husband at the Staffords' place in New Hampshire several years ago. It's probably only chance resemblance"
 No" she said. That would be Mother"
 You weren't with them, were you?"
 T was never with them. They kept me in school
 They spoke of you, though. There was some talk of my tutor ing you in vacation"
 "Is there anything else you know about me?" sch asked. There was a queer, defiant tone to it.
 He seemed to be thinking that over before he said, T used to know Henderson Kent"
 "Well?" she said.
 He was two classes below me at Penn. I didn't know him we'll"
 T did, she said. Not any more"
 T see," he said.
 Her face had turned secret, you might almost call it sulky. Then she braced and said.
 My theory is I'd better get back into circulation"
 May I take you down to the f1oor?" he asked.
 Fair warning. You might have to dance with me-"
 Fair warning to you. I dance badly"
 That's better than not at all"
 Not for me-"
 You don't like doing things unless you do them well?"
 Not where doing them badly involves other people,
 T think that shows small spirit" she said. However, I've got another theory, which is that if you give me start, somebody might cut in."
 I'm afraid so," he began, but changed his mint Very Well,' he said.
 (TO Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
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French Explorer Helped Shape African Empire

ONE of the founders of the V French Sudanese Empire was Louis Gustave Ringer (1856- 1936), an African explorer born in St=assburg, France.
 The stamp above, issued by the Ivory Coast in 1887, comment orates the death of Binger, and also marks the 50th anniversary of his exploration of the Niger.
 He was the first European to explore Kong and disproved the accepted theory that there were mountains in that region. In 1887 he started from Bamaku, explored Sikaso, visited Baromo and Waga- dugu in 1889 and reached Grand Bassam in 1889.
 Binger was responsible for plac-:: ing Tieba, Kong, and Boutuku un- der French protection. In recog-. milton of his work as a pioneer in those lands, the French gov- ernment made him commissioner fer the settlement of Ashanti boundaries with England in 1892.
 He was named governor of the French territory on the Ivory Coast from 1893 to iSoS and was director of the French colonial department from 1896 to 1908.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

Right, I said. But so far they've respected my gray hairs"
 "Mom," Juddy said. Do you really want to go to this dancer"
 Well, I do," I said. I did too. I like fun.
 Juddy kept still quite long time. So did the snatch-party Wise kids, those. Finally she said, q still want to go home. My theory is that if I'm going to a party, I'd better get into party clothes"
 They all gave 8 yell. I felt that way, myself. They drove us back to Tambay and sat outside and drank by beer while Juddy and l were changing.
 An hour later we made our royal entry at the Rogues' dance, at the first intermission. Juddy was picture in a slinky evening gown, and the way she carried herself was something else again, compared to the slump she'd been in.
 Angel Todd was in a corner surrounded by a bunch of drool- ing female twirps. She was al- ready a success when l noticed the Big Boy cooking an uneasy eye. Pretty soon he came over and shook hands with Juddy and me and said to her right off the bat.
 Do you think I'm a heel?" In his dinner clothes he was about the best-looking thing outside the movies. No blame to Juddy for smiling.
 Tt was pretty juvenile,' she told him.
 T know. But it's the only way I could get you T like your gang"
 What about me?"
 I haven't decided yet"
 Lets dance"
 After the dance they weren't there any more. It got to be fif- teen, twenty minutes and I was wondering, when Juddy showed 1 up.
 "Your big friend Is fast worker" she said.
 Where were you?"
 Parked"
 What did you expect?" | She smiled queer sort or smile. Parties are the same every where, I guess. You get passed from hand to hand around hot and stuffy floor, and if you slip away outside, things get too per sonal. Let's slide out of here till catch my breath"
 We found an upper passage where it was cool and quiet, with a door overlooking the dance floor. A man complete soup-and- fish was sitting there, peaceful and patient. He got | up.
 "Oh!" he said. Good evening.
 'Huh?" I said and took another look. Well by thissenthat, if it wasn't the Hairy Ainu! Only he'd been de-haired. well, Doc!" said. 50 you're party man."
 When I can't escape. I'm here as faculty representative" His l CNto WdllNlCISL SL LO This is my side-kick,' I said. Miss Jane Ann Judson. She owns Tambay."
 'Oh!" he said. T understand I'm not welcome there. Sorry but I'm under University orders.'
 Have you stopped the work?" she asked.
 Temporarily. I'm planning some evening digging. Nom is going to board me-"
 She looked from one to the other of us. 50 it's Nom" she said And Doc How do you two get that Way?"
 "Oh, we've had a couple of heart-to-hearts," I said.
 You might have let me in, ,'' Juddy said T need stimulant."
 She didn't look it. She was like ripping water with moon- light on it. The Doc kept eyeing her with a puzzled expression. He spoke like somebody trying to re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
CR AHsUM CR RACkERS
HATEFUL FAR EAST

Whirl of events has catapulted the islands and nations of the Orient into a major position in world af- fairs. Turn your eyes west, across the Pacific, for a quick look at the Far East.
 1. Has Britain any naval bases on the Asiatic mainland east of India?
 2. Is it farther from U. s. air base at Unalaska Dutch Harbor) to Japan than i. is from Manila?
 3. From what three Chinese cities did U. s. withdraw marines?
 4. Is Borneo, Bali or Batavia the capital of the Dutch East Indies? Name some of the riches there coveted by Japan.
 5. In what Far East nations are the following: Saigno, Burma Road, Bangkok, Penang, Surabaya?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
CHAPTER V

Four likely looking lads came in at nine-fifteen the evening of the Rogues' dance and called for waffles. Juddy, who was oiling up the order trolley, didn't even give them look. One of them, brainy looking bird in spectacles, began to hum the Frosh Song.
 Go tell your dear old Gramma That good old Chi Rho Gamma Is pious like a Sunday School, so
 won't you join our band?" It was the signal. They all stood up and yelled What! No dy's head and shoulders and car ried her out to their car. I yelled "Police!" couple of times for the record and Sneaked into the front seat beside Specs.
 Juddy wouldn't be easy to scare, by my recokning; but I didn't want to take any chance, so whispered to my seat-mate to put on line.
 Pause for station identifica- tion," he said and they opened up with song. Then the back seat went to it, like the college kids do.
 "Ragsl"
 "Huh?"
 Take a peek in the bag See if she's alive"
 Does it matter?"
 T think we ought to know. Just for curiosity, lady, are you alive?" He must have given the bag a poke, for Juddy's voice came out, good and sharp.
 Don't do that!"
 Farm mel She is alive, Tat ters!"
 Have no fear, little one" Rags said. "Burly ruffians though we be, we mean you no harm to life and limb. With less gentlemen ly gangsters you might be facing fate worse than death"
 Juddy giggled and I felt better about her. They pulled I'D at an abandoned shack and bundled Juddy out and into 1t, while I sat on the steps to check on develop ments. One of them flashed a light, and she blinked when the bag was off.
 Specs said, T hope we got the right gal"
 "oh, I think so," Tatters said Seems to be up to specifications Look at that figure. And the eyes Very commendable."
 She handed them a naughty one T suppose this is some Freshman prank"
 "Ah!" said Specs, What digni- ty!"
 What poise!" Rags said.
 There's a sense of reserve power. Don't you feel 1t, fellows?" "Phooey" Juddy said. What are you going to do with me?"
 You're being invited to the Rogues' party. Do you mind?'
 You might have asked me tha before you started"
 "She doesn't mind," Tatter' yaid.
 The social amenities must b' preserved" the big rawbonec .edhead said. Permit me-" Ht pointed to the one with spectacles Presenting Watrous Smith. He our highbrow."
 Preference, Philosophy IT, h. said. May I have the fourtl dancer"
 "This team are the famou. dress-up twins, the Owen bsothers Rags and Tatters to you"
 They saluted like wooden soldiers Trusting to be favored with you continued patronage, we are and-so forth"
 It wasn't a bad show. I en joyed 1t. But I wasn't so sur' about Juddy. The introduce made his bow.
 I'm Van Riper Clark. Gents meet Miss Judson."
 Were acting in the interest of Angel Todd, our brother in tn indestructible bonds of Chi Rh' Gamma Rags told her.
 T want to go home" Judd
 T think you're being very self ish," the one called Watrous Smitl said. His voice was full of tears.
 Whats selfish about wantin to go home?" Juddy said.
 Heres Nom Baumer, yearnin her heart out to go to the dane
 -"
 "Mom? !"
 "-and you know very well sh can't go unchaperonedW
 Have you kidnapped Mon too?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
!, SERIAL STORY

THE STORY: Mom Baumer wangles permission from Jane Ann Judson, last of aristocratic Maurice of rundown Tambay Plantation, to set up "Feederia' lunch wagon there, wonders why such pretty girl is soured on world. She acquires customers in bearded Prof. Loren Oliver of Welliver U. who is digging for Indian relics as Tambay, football star Angel Todd, interested in Juddy who old-shoulders his in- vitatiOns. Dolf, MOm's pet skunk, makes acquaintance of Old Swoby, a Slovene refugee Doc" Oliver is harboring.
 KIDNAPERS, INC. <.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-01-07
8 MCKINNEY ON BRIDGE

his mettle. He won the Pocono,
South Shore and Scranton open
teams -four championships last
June, the Atlantic City open pair
championship in September, the
All-American Masters Individ-
ual at Chicago and the Metrop-
olitan open pairs in New York
i'm October and the Schenectady
open pair championship in Nov
cmbcr.
Here is an example of his style
OF play. Sitting South. he won
the opening lead with the nine
of spades. He led low diamond
to the king, and a return -dia-
mond lead was ducked to West.
AS Leventritt had hoped. West
now felt embarrassed for an
exit He selected the three Of
clubs, and the king won East S
queen.
The club ace was cashcd, and
the diamond ace put South in to
lead the seven Of clubs, forcing
Vests jack. West was now help
less. as either heart or spade
read would give Leventritt his
ninth trick.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-01-07
STORIES .
. IN STAMPS

CCOTT PUBLICATIONS, Inc,
- which issues the standard
stamp catalogue, announced they
will no longer list or illustrate
stamps from Axis or Axis-domi-
mated nations.
The ban will affect more than
so stamp-issuing countries which
originate as per cent Of the worlds
stamps. 1t will be in effect until
the war is over or until the u. S.
government rescinds the Trading
With the Enemy Act.
Russia has released a 30-kopecs
rcd to Symbolic the struggle
against fascist Germany. who
treacherodsly attacked the U. S.
S. r." The design represents a
Red Army soldier, rife over his
shoulder. and his mother.
Liechtenstein will release a 20
rappen-brown on January Is,
bearing the portrait OF Duke John
Adam Wenzel; 30r red, with a
likeness Of Anton Florian; 1-franc
gray and lhfr green. with a
head of Prince Franz josef. Wen
eel and Florian were patriots in
the 10th and 18th century. .
Bermuda placed on sale a 7h-
pence. green, blue and black for
airmail use. II illustrates q long
tail bird, species OF seaguli
which visits Bermuda.
New issues: Finland released .
second overprint to replenish de-
pleted stocks Of stamps used pro-
visionally for the recaptured ka-
relian Isthmus which the Finnish
troops seized from the U. S. S. Il.
and which the Red Army Is cur
rcntly attempting to retake.
The Vichy government OF France
released Q series Of ID small-sized
stamps bearing q likeness Of Mar
shall Petain. Guatemala re-
leased its commemorative honor
ing the Second Pan American Day
OF Health.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-01-07
FANCY BLACKOUTING

Some of the movie celebrities
have made blackout prepare
tons on a typical Hollywood
scale. When stores ran out of
ordinary black cloth, there were
plenty of buyers of black satin
and velvet-up to $3.50 a yard.
The uppity dressmakers and
tailors have been doing all right,
too, with war-working movie
queens coming to them for uni
forms that look like something
out of film epic :. Michele
Morgan had just moved into her
Beverly Hills home, smack up
against a mountainside, when a
guest said, 1.-THE first big rain
will wash this whole place down
to a better address"