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Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-16
SCORE HITS

The four-engined bombers scored
direct hits on several ships in the
CilitaVecchia harbor. on fuel stor-
age facilities and on an ammunition
dump. which exploded.
Medium bombers raided the SarGi-
MAN port of Olbia, sinking three
ships and seriously damaging large
tanker and other ships. The dock
and industrial area of the port
were damaged and three enemy ali
craft destroyed
Fighter bombers attacked north
ern Sardinia, bombing the air fled
and port OF Alghero and the har-
Dor at Porto Torres Railroad points
in that area also we're attacked
wellington bombers made a heavy
attack on the southern Sardinia
port Of Caelian causing heavy eX-
blossoms.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-16
Sc q
II Q w
Ssofe

ALL led HEADQUARTERS,
North Africa, May Is. up
Chief Air Marshal Sir Arthur Ted
der told a press conference today
that the Mediterranean sea route
was virtually open again" and
that 525 Axis planes. many of
them in excellent condition. had
been captured in Tanisia.
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS. North
Africa. May Is. CUP>-American
Flying Fortresses made q eavy al
tack on Civitavecchia. central ItaI-
ian seaport 80 miles northwest OF
Rome. and other bombers raided
bases, the Allied high
announced today as the
Allies pressed a series of hamme.-
ing blows against the southern
fringe OF Axis Europe.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-16

When we have the bases in China, we
can carry out attacks against the indus
trial heart of Japan, which is the only
way Japan can be defeated. Even if we
retake the whole southwestern Pacific
we still will not have defeated Japan.
Maj Gen. James II. DOolittle, in Tuni-
sia.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-16
CURRENT QUOTATIONS.

This is the most important planting
In a very few days it will be too late.
Food Administrator Chester Davis.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-16

1t is time to dispel the idea which still
prevails among American children that
all Mexicans are bandits, and the idea in
the minds of Mexican children that all
Americans are gangsters.-Dr. Ricardo
Hill. Mexican consul in New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-16

We are getting out to General Mac
Arthur every plane, every tank, every
gun, every round Of ammunition that il is
humanity possible to send-Services of
Supply Gen Brehon B. Somervell.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-16
Russ Air Raids Gripping
German System Of Supply

MOSCOW, May Is. 'CUPl-Rus-
sian planes maintained a steady
bombardment of German-held rail
lines toda; with raids on trains
ana stations on the western front
The Soviet midday communique
reported large fires and explosions
were caused by the attacks. Two
enemy planes were disabled in COM
bat
Earlier reports told of numerous
heavy attacks on rail functions,
rolling stock and stations during
The last 48 hours. These blows were
struck in The vicinity of Orel, Mten-
SIX and Lozoyaya on the main Mos
cow -Kharkov- -Crimea railroad near
Karachev on the Orel-Bryansk line,
and at other points.
~ PLANES RUINED
The reports said 72 German
planes were destroyed III combat or
on the ground against loss of %
Soviet planes.
The communique reported Russian
big guns still were hammering enc
my positions northeast of Novoros-
Sisk in the western Caucasus. Sever
al dugoutA and blockhouses and
four guns were destroyed and two
German tanks we're disabled.
One German company was partly
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
Postwar States Riqht

Encouraging in these days Of increasing centrazation
of authority in Washington bureaus, is the tenor OF re-
cent tWeve-state conference postwar problems
Here, Governor Thomas E. Dewey OF New York, to-
gether with Governor Herbert OConnor OF Maryland and
Governor i Howard McGrath Of Rhode Island, demanded
that the powers granted the Federal government IN the
prosecution of the war be returned to the States when
peace comes
AS Governor Dewey pointed out, powers essential to
bv the exercise of control over essentially local matters
Demonstrating the dangers and difficulties resulting
from the direction Of local problems from the central seat
of government Governor Dewey cited Federal handg OF
the food problem He said that although the States had
forseen the catastrophe for many MONTHS the Federal
government never the probem-never acted on 1t
until few weeks ago-never even reversed It's crop re-
striction program in time.
Other speakers at the meeting looking squarely at the
postwar situation of the opinion that Tree INDUSTRY
will be the chief of jobs after the war; ana tnat
government help industry in its task by adopting con-
sructive fiscal and monetary policies and establishing
climate in which free enterprise can flourish
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
Please Consider the Auto Driver

Death still stalks the highways and streets OF our cities
Already this year q persons have been killed and 69 more
or less seriously injured according to figures gwen out
by the Montana State Highway Patrol Of the Il killed.
six pedestrians OF the b9 injured three were Walking
on the streets highways.
Elsewhere in this issue there printed an artce pre-
pared by the Highway Patrol urging people to be more
careful also urging parents to impress on their children
the need for care It's good advise and should be seriously
considered by most of The question remains just now
many will pay much attention to It's reasonable requests
This discussion brings to the forefront matter that
ought to be corrected in our midst right here in Libby
Iast winter when deep and walking on the
sidewalks difficult the public got into the habit OF walk
ing down the Streets which had been snoW-poWed That
was not an unreasonable thing to do at that time But that
practice in the winter-me has apparently developed
bad habit that is hanging into the summer Some
adults and large number of children still the streets
of the city for their walking though walking is much
better on the sidewalks We have young people walk
inc along the streets three and four abreast through water
and ruts when dry and clean sidewalks were there
for their convenience And for some unknown reason,
walking down the streets to have great attraction
for some people They out OF the theatre and start
right down the street for their homes ignoring the good
sidewalks In the uncertain light of night they are taking
terrible chances The practice is dangerous enough IN the
daytime but it's criminally careless at night.
Much has been written in the hope of correcting this
habit and saving from possible death severe
injury The good advise to fall deaf so II
YOU have no regard for your life, won't you please
consider the nerves of the driver? The conscientious
driver who is trying to drive carefully has enough to
watch without being perpexed by pedestrians scattered IN
discriminatory up and down the streets. 1t you'd just
as soon killed. why that's all right But won you please
give the auto driver chance? He doesn't want to Kill
anyone.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29

to visit each house. No money was
taken in. Townspeople were merely
asked to sign pledges to buy bonds,
and the actual bonds will be bought
at the bank. post office, or some
other place of business. Students
we're also instructed to inquire as
to how many bonds have been pur-
chased lately so it can be deter
mined at least roughly how many
bonds Troy is buying.
Troys quota for bond-buylng was
set for SOS. 900. According to re-
cent figures, $4,000 of this amount
has already been raised. The Schooi
students are to help in raising the
additional $4,000. This contest was
entirely separate from the leep
drive. which was completed a short
while ago. Very few high schools
in the nation have gone about II
this effort. as has the Troy school
under the sponsorship of Superln-
tendent James Mckay. All pledges
must be fulfilled by April 81. 2
general assembly was held at school
again Tuesday noon. where fig
ures reported. showed that the stu
dents were getting very favorable
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
It's Not Too Severe

leading article the first page of this issue is letter
from Troy soldier who has been facing bitter fighting
New Guinea. 1t is revealing document Some will con-
slider too severe Others will commend the writer for
the stand he takes respect to the Japanese But since
the has out regarding the executing, by the
Japanese of of our armen who bombed Tokyo many
will say that the writer although bitter in his Judgments
is too bitter
Such letters this revealing should impress deeply
on American minds the nature of the barbaous foe are
fighting 1t should stir every true American to put every
effort into the struggle to this and to destroy for
all time the barbarous mtarsm that has broken out both
Asia and Europe, in attempt to conquer and bring
slavery to most of the worlds population There be
quered and their ruling classes destroyed rendered i'm
potent And anyone who slows down the colossal task
of winning this war is an enemy Of America.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
British Proise u. S. Production

Calling attention to the amazing war production record
of IT, S industry the widely known British magazine The
Economist cites the American automobile industry as typ
cal of the war productivity of industrial plants the United
States
Declaring that production of the automobile indus
try is the equivalent of output OF 85OOOO passenger
cars, nearly go per cent than were produced IN
1929 the ndustry greatest peacetime year. The Econo-
mist adds:
Even spectacular the performance of the
countrys shpbuilders Who side by side with an unprece
denied naval building programme, were able to produce
100000 lightweight of merchant shipping (and who
propose to double that in 1943) This compares with q
previous record of 100000 tons in 1918 The perform
ance has been made possible by two factors first the
building of some % shipWays for every that was in
sence four years ago. second enormously improved pro
duction efficiency
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
BRIDAL, SHOWER

Rhea FeWkeS was honored Win
miscellaneous shower in the Meth
odist Episcopal Church parlors on
Monday evening. Mrs. Edward Dix
ON. Mrs. George Strom, Mrs. j. b.
Farris. Mrs. Ed. Henrichs and Mrs.
Grover Smith were hostesses Tie
room was decorated with bouquets
of roses. jonquils and carnations
The guests were entertained with
scenes depicting true childhood
event in the life of the bride to-be.
The others were purely imaginary
and were hilariously funny. First
Date" The Proposal" and mock
wedding were presented by the
hostesses.
The beautifully-wapped gifts
we're brought into the room by lit
tie Jackie Thomas, driving hon
evmoon express and were opened
by the honor guest.
A buffet table was laid with an
exquisite hand-embroidered linen
cloth. A huge centerpiece of snap
dragons. jonqulls, narclssus and
flower-flame candles in a lovely
glass bowl was reflected in a mir
ror.
/ After the dainty lunch of ice
cream and tiny cookies was served
each guest was given an Easter
/ bonnet favor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
SENIOR PLAY is GREAT
SUCCESS

Most of the comments in the
following write-up of the senior
play were gained from one who
saw the play and judged it from a
critical standpoint They are given
here so that the seniors and the
play directors, Miss Majerus and
Mr.. Mckay, may be given full cred
it for their work
Last Friday evening, the seniors
very successfully presented their
play, Almost Summer. This
three-act comedy was the story of
typical American family.
The play was we'll cast. and
each one certainly did his part very
well. Several of the characters
were outstanding in their portray
als-for instance, Jerry Kensler.
Martin Farris and Teddy Peterson
did their parts particularly we'll.
Many favorable comments have
been made upon this play. It was
one which appealed to parents, who
may have had similar situations to
deal with in their own homes.
Three scenes have been mentioned
often as being particularly striking.
/. effective and well-done One was
when Jack and Mary were all set
for confidential talk and Junior
rushed over and plopped himself
squarely between them on the sofa,
demanding a dime as incentive to
leave" Another was when Paul
picked up jar containing what he
supposed was sugar, for quick en-
ergy. Much to his sadness, it was
the most powerful emetic made
Unaware of this fact, he ate hand
fulls of it and when it began te
react upon him, Jane wouldn't lei
/ him 60 out of the room, but in
sisted that he stay and study. Pool
Paul gulped and gasped for air
pleaded with Jane, and finally
gained a not-very graceful exit.
The third scene which was par.
ticularly effective was when Lilaf
tottered onto the stage, covered
from head to foot with coal-dust
and carrying her hat and shoes, af-
ter escaping from the coal-bir
where Junior had put her to avoit
having her presence detected b.
the family.
Immediately after the play, Mis-
!. Maierus was presented with beau
tiful bouquet of red roses by Rogel
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
THE WESTERN NEWS, LIBBY, MONTANA

Kensler class president, in behalf
of the whole class, and Mr.. Mckay
was presented with carton of Gig
arettes. The seniors also expressed
their thanks to Mrs. Thomas Smith,
who assisted in makeup, Mrs.
Boepple: Betty Jean Russell, who
sang two numbers after the first
Comm in on Wing and a
PRAYER ard Don't Get Around
Much Any More These numbers
We're greatly enjoyed by everyone.
Also enjoyed was the tapping-and-
twirline act presented by little LOIS
Carr and Darlene Kidder, directed
by Miss Arnston, after the second
act
The seniors and their directors,
Miss Majerus and Mr.. Mckay, are
to be eomplimented for putting on
such a fine performance, after only
/ three weeks of rehearsals. The play
| was also financial success, with
total receipts of over $1,000
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
FROM OUR BOYS IN SERVICE

Jack HaaIand IS still in the hos
pital at Farragut Naval Training
Station. where he has been suffer
ing from pneumonia for the past
several weeks.
Word has been received that Sgt.
Dean Cobbledick is a patient in a
hospital at Clovis, N NJ, suffering
from a broken foot received in
a parachute jump
Private Pascal (Peck) Adams
spent several days here this week
on leave from his station at Fort
Lewis, Wash
Pfc. Ed. Mason has been trans
ferred from Camp Polk. La, to a
camp in Massachusetts,.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29

Emperor Hirohito on the occasion
Of the Japanese diet adjournment
"pranted Premier TOTO, in recognl-
tion of his services, one package Oh
chrysanthemum crested cigarettes
and one box of SCENTS" the Tokyo
radio told the Japanese people.
The Nazis and Italian Fasclsts and
the Japanese refer to their propa-
ganda as thought warfare"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
RRIEF IFS by Baukhage

In the recent battle between the
White House and the press over ex-
Guiding newspaper men from the ho-
tells where the United Nations Food
conference delegates are to be
housed, Elmer Davis, Owl head,
was strictly on the side OF the press.
Some Of our soldiers In American
camps during the meat shortage
learned to eat goat and like 1t.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
Troy Schools
Active In
Bond Drive

Troy school mas once again gone
aall out" in its part in the national
war effort Tuesday of this week
was devoted entirely to working
TO raise money for the Second War
Loan Drive. The students reported
at school at the usual time Tues
day morning, where a mass assem-
bly, was held for the purpose Of
answering any questions which
might be asked to buy bonds. Re
ceipt book forms were given to each
group of students. The students
were each assigned a particular sec
ton of the town, where they were
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
EASTER CHURCH SERVICES

The Methodist Sunday school
presented the annual Easter pro
gram Sunday morning IN the
church. Each class contributed a
part. with special song by Betty
Laehn
Services were conducted by the
Rev. E. Roy Fort in the evening.
Connie Joyce, infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gilchrist, was
baptised. The boys glee club sang
in the Garden" under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Ivor Davis, accompanied
by Marilyn Cone. Mrs. Ed Hen
Continued on page y
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29
The Least We Can Do

1t is gratifying to receive reports from Montana head
quarters considering the progress Of War Bond sales and
see Lincoln county heading the list This newspaper
two three reports weekly covering progress Of
sales and they show Lincoln county has done itself proud
in this patriotic response to the nations need.
While have gone the top in respect to quota
there is intention to rest present laurels. Our
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29

results. The band members con-
tributed to the spirit of the drive
in the afternoon, when they rode
around in the back of a truck with
their instruments.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-04-29

Government needs money, huge quantities OF It. Aner-
can boys being thrown into the hell OF the batene
each week greater and greater numbers They must be
supplied with abundance Of everything they require
in that desperate fighting The least do is to lend
our money to give them what they need.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06

| 100000 War Worker Homes Begun
Since Start Of Program in Iq40
BY MAURICE WALKER
Detroit Times Real Estate Editor

NTORD comes from John B. Bandford Jr, National Housing
w Administrator than 100000 housing units
occupancy essential workers have been placed und
construction the start of the defense in july
1910 Bv the end of April Of $4,000 accommodations
had completed and 100000 additional units in vary
ing states Of construction Some 10000 completed
and others started the first four months OF l9f
he said
OF the total units completed approximately $4,000 r'p
resent privately family dwellings These include units
built under housing quotas established by the MIA
well the estimated number Of houses built without
rorcs the earlier period Of the emergency but
serving direct housing needs.
the publicly financed phase Of the war housing pro-
gram compilations April so included 244 96i family units
90 dormory units and q $40 traers Substantially a
publicly housing started during recent months
temporary structures scheduled for dmantng after
the The MAS policy to schedule privately financed
housing the need for family units for which post
demand likely and the private builders can meet
necessary requirements Where government financing
VS. necessary the housing built by private contractors oper
ing under government contract.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Complete 54,476
Houses in April

WASHINGTON. June 5-More
than 10000 new war housing
units were completed and made
available for war workers during
the first four months of 1943.
National Housing Administrator
John B. Blandford Jr. announced
today.
During the same period. a total
Of $4,000 new units Of all types
were placed under construction,
Blandford reported.
In April, 54.476 units were COM
pleted. the largest monthly total
of compilations Of war housing ac-
commOdationS. Construction was
started during the month on So
$50 additional units and on April
30 total of 309.4O units were in
various phases Of construction.
These totals include both pri-
vately financed and publicly
financed war housing built under
local quotas established by the
MIA on the basis Of labor migra-
tion data supplied ny the War
ManpOWer Commission.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Nearly 100000 New Units Necessary

Under the proposed program approximately 100000 units
Of would be necessary These would include
10000 privately financed family dwellings 10000 temporary
family financed by government funds and 10000 accom-
for single persons publicly financed dormitore
William n Divers regional representative Of the National
Housing Agency last week that John Bandford
has approved program providing progressively for what
appcars be the present additional need Of housing
the Detroit
Based upon present estimates Of the War Manpower Com
mission immigrant labor still needed in this locality
Of Willow Run. program approximately 900
additional family units authorized. OF this total 1000
being assigned private builders and the balance will
be temporary constructed with federal funds This balance
approximately 5000 includes $3.50 dwelling
which previously programmed but deferred because Of
doubt TO need.
The publicly financed housing will be constructed under
direction Federal Public Housing Authority. Bland
aocaed funds only preliminary planning work
selection surveying and preparation Of plans
specifications. public
able 70 MIA al the present time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Experts Discuss Future
Of American HOusinq

Samuel 7 Rosenman Of New York
Is chairman
Some Of the contributors believe
that changing conditions of ma
tlonal life viii create a vast de-
mand for the Short-term home
which can be paid for over a
period OF 10 10 - years. They
argue that the feMbihty of the
Short-term homo. enabling people
10 expand or restrict their living
quarters as family conditions war
rant would make IT popular.
They foresee the short-term home
as an answer 10 the problem Of
housing replacoment-wh which has
not kept pace with needs. They
enyiSion il as the basis for an
industry that would keep millions
employed
Others argue that though the
ShOrt-term home NAV fill a need
in the lower price classes. II can
never replace tho long-term home
planned for individual require
montS The home. these say, is
moro than a shelter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
AHA Permits
Issued This Year

A total of Ana permits were
issued during tho FIRST five months
OF 1913 for building construction
AZ an estimated cost of Sli.S12,-
476 For the same period IN 1912,
9,3i3 permits were issued for
buildings costing S292l 1854 Jo-
Seph =. Wolff commissioner OF
building and safety engineering
reported Saturday
A total OF $50 families will he
accommodated upon completion Of
residential buildings for which per-
mitS wcrc issued IN May. 1913. For
the month OF MAY, 1912. 626 fam-
lies Were provided and S24 in
April 1919.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-06
Meets Needs in Production Centers

housing started is designed 10 meet needs
resulting from necessary labor migration 10 war production
ceners through July 1913 To complete the privately
financed portion Of this program private builders had sp
family construction April 30 while quotas were
established pror,es issued available for approximately
$4,000 additional units
total Of 23l777 publicly Of all types
April 30 and between 5000 and $4,000
scheduled for starting
Over and above this current program. the MIA has
completed estimates Of the Of additional war
housing which will be required needs resulting from
continued Of labor during the y months
beginning July 1942 Forecasts by the War Manpower Com
indicate that approximately 100000 war workers
will migrate 10 production areas during That penod
The MIA estimates that these workers be
modatod $4,000 dwelling units considering That some
families will have more than worker.
figures that than 100000 Of those accommoda-
provided existing housing without alteration
that 10000 family be supplied through privately