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Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
CHINESE DEFEAT ENEMY
IN CLOSEUP FIGHTING

CHANGSHA, Dec. ID. (UP)-Chi-
nese forces, defeating the japanese
chiefly by hand d-to-hand bayonet
fighting suffered $4,000 casualties,
5000 more than the Japanese, in
recapturing Changteh, but the city
is a vital point in Allied warfare in
the entire Pacific area, General
HSueh' Yueh, commander Of forces
which took the city Dec. 8, said to-
day.
General Esueh said the japanese
threw in eight divisions totaling
100000 troops into the Tungting
Lake region campaign, trying to
drive through to Changsha, capital
of Human province, and cut the
Canton HankoW railway.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
LIGHT Deer Kill

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. II (UP)
Light kills of deer have been re-
ported during the first week of the
winter hunting season, the Cali
fornia State Division OF Fish and
Game reported today.
The first elk season in the state
in go years, Which closed last Sun
day. resulted in the recorded kill OF
43 bull elk by rs eligible hunters,
the division said.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
MACK IN ARMY

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. II up
Bonnie Mack, Jr., 81 year old son of
the head of the Philadelphia Ath-
leticS, will go into the army at the
New Cumberland, Pa, reception
center, JAN s. Mack, father of four
children, passed his induction phy-
sical examination here yesterday.
He is assistant treasurer of the
Athletics.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
WATCH THE CUBS

NEW YORK, Dec. II CUP)-The
Chicago Cubs, who finished fifth
last season, we're tabled today by
Branch Hickey Of the Brooklyn
Dodgers as the team to watch in
the 1874 National League pennant
race. At the first of his off-seasen
press conferences yesterday, Rickey
said that under existing conci-
tions, the Cubs are the boys to
watch"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
DRAWS Tor WEIGHT

san MATEO, Calf, Dec. Il tUP1
Bull Reigh, winner of ID races
this year, has drawn top weight OF
f21 pounds for the $4,000 added San
Jose handicap at Bay Meadows Sat
urday. Fifteen thoroughbreds are
expected to go to the post for the
mile and one sixteenth event which
headlines the final program of the
wear at the Meadows.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. II up
The state department of social
security and welfare reported Friday
relief costs were higher in NoVem-
Der than in October, although fewer
persons were benefited. November
expenditures amounted to $751;
l4i.81 as against S554,381.75 for
october. Old-age assistance cases
increased while aid to depende J..
children decreased.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
L. A. STOCKS

LOS ANGELES. Dec. II (Up) - Early
trading on the Los Angeles Stock EX-
change today failed 10 develop a definite
trend The midday report, With volume
of 1900 shares, showed four issues up,
three down and six unchanged.
The list: Bolsa Chica OH 100 at 80
unchanged; Hancock 100 at 49,, un-
,.eanqed. Republic 3C0 al ST. up l.
Union 100 at 70, unchanged; Emseo 100
- .ockneed 100 al II. unchanged;
Menasco 100 al los, unchanged; Hunt
Bros. Pfd 100 ii :, unchanged.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17

The Marine Air Station Flight
Group 43 softball tournament Is
creating considerable interest among
the enlisted men and officers with
the championship game to be play
ed this week.
The play-off among the enlisted
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17

SEATTLE, Dec. IT CUPD-- James
McCurdy, 1875 pound center from
Stanford University, was added to
the University of Washington roster
for the Rose Bowl football game to-
day after he enrolled under the
Navy VIZ program.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17

LOS ANGELES, Dec L up
hay 40. l, No. = and No. , leafy 29-3l;
Certified hay, No. l extra leafy $3.50
36 Sc, No. l, 33. so. No. leafy or green
&c. .5O-32 and No. .. 29-21; No. !, barley
3l-32 No / oat 36-3T.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
LOCAL HCTTERFAT
Chicago GKAIN

CHICAGO. Dec. Il fUP1-Grain futures
roaintained an easier trend on the Board
of Trade today.
cents a bushel; oats unchanged to off L
rye off q to Is, and barley unchanged
To up q.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
r. a. RITTER
RELIEF COSTS MOUNTS

Quotations for putter and eggs have
been discontinued indefinitely by the Los
Angeles Produce Exchange.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
Z. 4. POULTRY &c EGGS

Maximum pflSeS lnal may De pdlu pIo-
ducers by retailers:
Grade A, large eggs. week beginning
October Is, 58b cents. Medium eggs four
cents below; suau eggs eight cents below
LOS ANGELES, Dec. Il CuP)-
EGGS: JopUn. prices 10 retailers on
case packed candled eggs, per dozen:
Large, grade AA ISL -60Ac; grade A
IS &c; grade B 451ac; medium, grade
54hc; small grade A 50hc.
Retail prices to consumers: Large,
grade AA 6e-70c; grade A 67-6Sc; grade
8 $3.50; medium, grade A 62-63c; small.
grade A $500.
Poultry and game at ceiling: Paying
prices lob. Los Angeles:
Broilers, Leghorns, under 2A lbs, 3oc'
pa to lbs, 29c; fryers 3-4 lbs. sc
coasters an weights 29c fowl, Leghorn,
ali weights 25lkc; colored. all weights
25hc; duck. all sizes sc; rabbits, under
) lbs. n-24c.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
SWORN IN

LOS ANGELES, Dec. II tUP)-
Bob Falkenburg, IT, national Junior
singles and doubles tennis CHAM
pion today was sworn into the army
air corps reserve. =
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-17
KPLS, FLAX FUTURES
I.A.R4

December =
May
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
WOMEN TAKE OVER JOBS
AS PRISON GUARDS

Greenbank, Del, Jan. 3. Arm
ed with machine gun and rifle,
women will take over operation
of the main tower guard house at
the New Castle county workhouse
this week.
Warden Elwood H. Wilson said
two of the four women already
hired have shot perfect scores
with both weapons, and the 9TH
er two are better marksmen than
most men. He said they would
be furnished with uniforms, prob
ably of the slack type.
The women were selected after
interviews with a large number
who answered a newspaper ad.,
inserted after the prison lost ma
ny male guards to defense indus
tries and the armed forces.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
BUSES ARE INCLUDED
UNDER ODT PLANNING

Washington - President ROose-
welt enlarged the authority of the
office of defense transportation
to cover "all domestic tranSpOrta-
ton within the territories and
possessions of the United States, !"
including local bus and street car
In an executive order, the
services.
President also provided for the
"requisitioning of property" by
ODT, in accordance with proce-
dures previously set up by him.
The new order specifically au-
thorized the ODT to help federal,
state and local governments and
private organizations in survey
ing and planning for transporta-
ton on the movement of person
mel to and from war plants, Civ
ing consideration to agriculture
as we'll as industrial, military
and naval and essential civilian
needs.
The ODT also must review and
approve any contracts or arrange
ments made for the purchase,
lease, requisition or use of new
or used local transportation
equipment necessary to supply
transportation Of war plants and
establishments.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

services should make imm adiate
application.
Here is tn procedure the ap-
plicant should follow:
l. Visit your draft board, and
secure a statement that you are
classified IA by the Selective
Service. (Men who anticipate
being reclassified should deter
mine whether their status will be
IA. Reclassified men also are
eligible)
2. Present yourself at your
nearest Navy recruiting station,
being sure to bring with you the
statement which proves you are
IA. (Recruiting stations are To-
Gated at Raleigh. Charlotte, Ashe-
vile, Greensboro, Winston-Salem,
Salisbury, Wilmington and New
Bern)
The usual Navy standards for
enlistments will be observed for
the January volunteers.
For those men who need time
to complete business, a seven-day
leave will be granted wherever
possible, following which the re-
cruitS will be transferred direct
ly to a naval training station.
Constant papers for men Of ID,
10 and 20 are no longer needed,
Commander Nicely said How
ever, 17-year-olds, since they are
not registered with the Seiective
Service, must furnish written
consent of their parents on forms
which may be secured at any
Navy recruiting station.
Draft age men accepted during
January will be assigned a new
- Service Volun-
teer." The term of service will
be for the duration of the emer
gency and six mor+hs thereafter,
just as with the Army inductees.
Married men are eligible to
volunteer for the Navy under the
new program. and dependency
allowances will be made just as
before.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
Laurel Fork News

Mr. Britt Holbrook, who is en-
ployed at Baltimore, Md, spent
a week during Christmas with his
family, here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clan Cox, of
Baltimore, Md, visited relatives
here during Christmas.
Mr.. John S. Miller, of Balti-
more, Md, visited his mother.
Mrs. Carrie Miller during Christ
mas.
Mr.. Claude Miller and wife,
visited relatives at Laurel
Springs, during the holidays.
Misses Lucille Miller, Kath-
crime Miller and Katherine Key,
students of Glade Valley High
School, spent the holidays with
parents, at Laurel Springs.
Billie Long and Paul Cox, also
from Glade Valley high school,
spent the holidays here with pa
rents.
Mr.. Thomas Cox left recently
for Greensboro, to hold a posi-
ton.
Rev. Woodrow Smith, of North
Wilkesboro, will fill his regular
appointment at the Laurel Fork
school house, the second Sunday
in January at 2. p. m.
Evangelist Roby Johnson, of
North Wilkesboro, will preach at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
FURNITURE BUYING IS
SLOWED DOWN BY OPA

Chicago - The nations furni-
lure dealers came to Chicago
this week, prepared to buy wood
en- bed springs and other war
time household goods, but were
unable to get a price. The office
OF price administration told them
to come back next week.
Despite a temporary boycott
by Joseph Eastman, director of
defense transportation, against
the midwinter furniture shows,
the first day of the two-Week ex-
position drew the biggest crowd
on record.
But the furniture dealers this
week were just looking.
The OPA said there was no
reason for the confusion over its
change of plans for explaining
new price schedules for retail
furniture stores. Officials said
the price would be explained at
a regional meeting January II.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
COST OF LIVING UP
20 PER CENT NOW

Washington - You need Sc to-
day for every S. you spent two
years ago to meet the cost of liv-
ing.
The Federal Reserve board said
the cost of living was about 70
per cent higher than in the period
of virtual stability from 1889 to
early 1941. The board predicted
for 1913:
Money incomes available for
spending on goods an dservices
or for savings-that is, incomes
after payment Of taxes now in
effect-will be far in excess of
those in 1912, while the supply of
goods on which to spend them
will be mush smaller. AS re-
suit, there will be a strong up
ward pressure on retail prices,
unless means are found, through
additional taxes and savings: to
channel more of the income into
the war effort"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
Conservation
Farming News

V. G.. Lillard, whose farm is To-
Gated at Creston, is putting into
effect some good sound conserva-
ton practices. He is trying to
keep as much of his entire farm
in sod as possible.
Mr. Lillard points out that he
discontinued cropping all of his
up land several years ago. He is
now holding his row crops in his
bottoms to a minimum by using
a winter cover crop, and stable
manure to increase yields on a
smaller acreage In using this
sustem he is able to convert much
O. his bottom land, especially that
subject to floods, to permanent
grass at all times.
Lack of winter cover, too much
crop cultivation on steep slopes,
aad some over grazing are now
contributing to erosion losses in
Ashe County.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

Having qualified as Admins
tratrix of the estate of Jefferson
Dean Blevins, deceased, late of
Ashe County, North Carolina,
this is to notify all persons having
claims against the estate of said
deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at Jefferson, on or
before the 18th day of Deem
Der, 1913, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said es-
state will please make immediate
payment.
This the 18th day of December
1912.
Mrs. Roy E. Blevins, Admin
istratrix of Jefferson Dean
BlevinS, Deceased.
12-17-6T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
BEFORE THE CLERK
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY


ASHE COUNTY
Having qualified as administra-
tor c. T. A. of B. G. Faw, late OF
Ashe County, North Carolina,
this is to notify all persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate
to present them to the undersign-
ed for payment within twelve
months from this date or this no
tice will be pleaded in bar OF
their recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate will please
make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
This the 21st day of December,
1912.
l.. M. Faw, Administrator c.
T. A. of B. G. FaW, deceased.
12-24-6T
WILL SELL or trade for lum-
Der 2 American No. Is Rip
Saws. One with 10 H. P. Motor
22O Volt 3 Phase so Cycle. One
Belt Driver. In Running cond1-
ton, can be seen in operation.
North Carolina Furniture, Inc.
Statesville, N. c.
TELEPHONE 223 l2-l1-4l
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

view the newly issued American
White book as proof that the ar
my and navy disregarded months
of warnings by state department
officials that the japanese plan
ned sudden war in the Pacific
The book, reviewing 10 years
of American diplomacy precad-
ing Pearl Harbor, was issued by
the state department this week.
1t disclosed that Ambassador Jo
seph c. Grew had cabled from
Tokyo Jan. 81, 1871 that there
was danger the japanese might
launch a surprise mass attack
at Pearl Harbor in case Of 'trou
BILE with the United States" and
that other urgent warnings had
been transmitted to the state de-
partment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

WANTED-Ten girls, High
School Graduates, to work for
Board, Room, and Tuition, and
attend our evening classes. This
is an opportunity for you to get
a business education if you don't
have the money. Write for infor-
nation and application blank at
once. Midwinter Term begins
January 4, 1913. Draughon Bus
mess College, Winston-Salem, N.
C. 12-17-TK
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
FLOOD REACHES PEAK
THIS WEEK IN OHIO

Cincinnati, Ohio - The Ohio
River crept to a flood crest just
shy of 81 feet in the Ohio-Indi-
ana-Kentucky area Monday while
war-busy communities upstream
strove for a quick return to nor
malcy.
The weather bureau estimated
the river would begin recession
from 60.8 feet soon and by Thurs
day should be below the 52-foot
flood stage.
For six hours Monday the
stream held steadily at COS feet
at Cincinnati.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
NORRIS ENDS LONG
CAREER IN CONGRESS

Washington - The long con-
gressional career of 81year-old
Senator George W. Norris, of
Nebraska ended officially at noon
Sunday by the terms of a con-
stitutional amendment he spon-
sored.
The so-called lame duck
amendment, ratified in 1888, pro-
vides that the terms of senators
and representatives expire at
noon Jan. 3 instead of March 4.
It's purpose is to hasten the in
duction Of new congressman
elected in November and the de-
parture of the defeated lame
ducks"
Norris, who entered congress as
a member of the house in 1908,
was defeated last November in a
bid for return to the senate seat
he had held since 1913.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

1t takes 70 to 80 million board
feet of lumber annually to pro-
vide splints for 275 billion boxed
matches used in the United States
and 500 tons of steel each year
go into the tiny steel staples of
book matches, Of which we con-
sumo 225 billions.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
WANTED - One Hundred

WANTED - One Hundred
young women, High School Grad
yates and married women to
train for immediate employment.
Our government needs you now,
and a position awaits you upon
completion of your course. Are
you patriotic? Then consider
business training at once. Mid
winter Term begins Jan. 4, 1943.
Write for application blank and
information at your very earliest
convenience. Draughon Bu8ness
College, Winston-Salem, N. c.
12-17-TK
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
Voluntary Enlistments In
Navy To Be Resumed Soon

Raleigh. Jan 5 - Voluntary
enlistments II the Navy will be
resumed this month for men Of
draft age. Lt.-Commdr. Charles
B. Nicely. officer-in-cnarge of the
States Navy recruiting, said to-
day. and consent papers are no
longer necessary for any man
registered with the Selective Ser
vice.
A limited quota mas been as
signed North Carolina. Com
mander Nicely said and all men
who prefer the Navy to other
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
RATES
CHESTNUT WOOD

Wilkes Extract Works, North
Wilkesboro, N. c., are in the
market for Chestnut Wood in any
quantity. Price 5000 for 100 Gu
bic feet delivered at their mill.
Can be delivered any day except
Sunday. Wood is needed to make
tannin extract to tan leather for
shoes needed by our men in SER
vice. 12-3-18T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
NOTICE OF SALE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
BEFORE THE CLERK
NORTH CAROLINA
NSHE COUNTY

DEF ORE LIE OLENN
NORTH CAROLINA
.NSHE COUNTY
COUNTY OF ASHE
VS..
F. C. MILLER and WIFE, M. A.
MILLER.
Under decree of the Court
made in the above-entitled cause,
l, w. B. Austin, Commissioner,
will on the 18th day Of January.
1943, at two o'clock P. M, at the
courthouse door in jefferson.
North Carolina, sell, for cash, to
the. highest bidder, to satisfy a
judgment lien for taxes, the fol
lowing described real estate, to-
wit:
Being three lots of land lying
and being in North Carolina
Ashe County, West Jefferson
Township, in the Town of West
Jefferson and for a specific de-
scription of said land reference
is hereby made to the title deeds
of F. c. Miller and wife, M. A.
Miller, of record in the Office of
the Register of Deeds for Ashe
County in Book ----, Page---.
This December 10, 1912.
w. B. Austin, Commissioner
12-17-4T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

BEFORE THE CLERK
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
COUNTY OF ASHE
VS..
FRANK AUTEN and WIFE,
-------- AUTEN. WILSON AU-
TEN, Administrator of A. A.
Auten, deceased. WILSON AU-
TEN Individually and WIFE,
Auten, HERBERT
AUTEN and wife. -----------
AUTEN. NAT AUTEN and WIFE
------------ AUTEN, EUGEN.
IA AUTEN, MRS. OSCAR COL
LINS, MARGARET COLDWELL,
TOM cox and WIFE, GLADYS
cox.
Under decree of the Court
made in the above-entitled cause,
I, w. B. Austin, Commissioner,
will on the 18th day of January,
1943, at two o'clock P. NJ, at the
courthouse door in Jefferson,
North Carolina, sell, for cash, to
the highest bidder, to satisfy a
judgment lien for taxes, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-
wit:
Being 115 acres of land lying
and being in North Carolina,
Ashe county, Peak Creek Town
ship, and listed for taxes for the
years 1880, 1882, 1888, 1894, 1885
in the name of John H. Auten
Heirs and for a specific deScrip-
ton of said land reference is
hereby made to the title deeds of
John H. Auten and A. A. Auten
for same, of record in the Office
of the Register of Deeds for Ashe
County IN Book ------, Page $500
This December 10, 1912.
w. B. Austin, Commissioner
12-17-4T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

The number of women en-
ployed in the nondurable goods
industries increased during our
first year of war by 10000
largely in ammunition and ex-
plOsive plants-While the number
of men decreased by $4,000.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

FREE! If excess acid causes
you pains of Stomach, Ulcers, In
digestion, Heartburn, Belching,
Bloating, Nausea, Gas Pains, get
free sample, Udga, at Ray Drug.
Company. 11-12-12Trh2.~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

The number of combines in
Greene county increased ii to "a
this year, according to ]. w.
Grant, assistant farm agent of the
N. c. State College Extension
Service.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

In England, all women from
Is to As must register for war
service, and single women and
widows without children, between
20 and 80, are subject to draft.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

FOR SALE - Furniture and
Stoves-apply to Mrs. Mary Sue.
White, West Jefferson, N. c..
1-7-1tpd.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

The 17-year-Old boys, who
have a year before registering
for the draft, are being enlist
ed daily by the Navy. This
yOungster was chosen as a ty-
pical Bluejacket by the Navy
Department. He is II years
old, and a native of COnnecti-
cut.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

FOR SALE - One antique
corner cupboard and one grand
father clock. F. w. Cress, Noun
tain City, Tenn. 1-7-1tpd
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
Brief And World News During The Past Week

the Laurel Fork school house,
the third Saturday night, Jan
uary 16, 1913 and Sunday, jan
uary II.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

TYPEWRITER and adding nsa-
chine service. Factory trained
mechanics. Satisfaction guaran--
teed. Deal Typewriter Exchange,
CO The Skyland Post. t.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07

Ro~ro1nc Engines, Trac-
tors. Saw Mills,
Wood Working and Road Build
ing Machinery, Well Drilling Ma
chimes, Gasoline Engines, etc.-R
-. JOHNSON, Wytheville. Va.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-07
CONGRESS SAYS WHITE
BOOK PROVES LAXITY

Washington - Members of con-
gress were inclined this week to
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-25
Tells Of Paying
ConstdbIes S200

Star witness for the govern
ment in the trial Of two Wayne
County constables on charges of
accepting money 10 arrange soft
Jobs for lnducteeS. Donald j. Pri-
meau. 81, a former constable,
testified today he paid $500 IN
marked bills after being drafted.
on trial as recipients OF the
money are Hubert X. Marx, 81
and Charles Behrman, -.
Primeau told jury in Judge
Picard court that the constables
promised TO get him assigned 10
Selfridge Field and that he re-
ported the offer TO the FBl.
He testified the FBI arrested
Behrman at his home at 1892
Tyler after the bills had been
passed and that Marx was ar
rested at Selfridge while talking
10 Fred LaLone, former warrant
officer. who was ordered dis
missed from service by a court
martial.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-25
1874 Tons Blast
New Britain
lnternational Sound Photo

ALLIED HQ., s. w. Pacific,
Nov. "a dNS)--Japanese air
dromes on New Britain Island
were blackened and scared today
in the wake of attacks by Allied
medium and heavy bombers that
rained down 1874 tons OF explo-
siVeS.
Medium and heavy bombers
which struck at the Agur Island
and Undertaken airfields with
borrbS- and 5000
rounds of ammunition in three
waves met no Jap intercepting
planes. AntI-aircraft fire shot
down one of the raiders.
In New Guinea, Gen. Mac
Arthur announced. escorted me-
dunn bombers and attack planes
raked enemy communication lines
near FinSchhafen.