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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19
RAILROADS FIGHT
TICKET SCALPERS
Engage Private Detectives
To Help Stamp Out New
Black Market
By BERNARD s. O'HARA

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-(REEaSt-
ern railroads have engaged private
detectives to help stamp out an in
cipient black market in rail tickets
and reservations that has develop
ed in recent months, it was learned
today.
Railroad spokesman said that the
irregular practices uncovered so
far hardly justified the term of
black market, but added the rail-
roads were determined to go the
limit to put down any chiseling of
this sort in their field.
A temptation to black market
GERS to try thei rhand in transpor-
tation reservations, it was ex-
planned, results from the fact that
the demand for travel accommo-
dations is so much greater than the
railroads can supply.
A large share OF coaches and
Pullmans has been allotted for the
movement of troops and other SER
vices directly connected with the
war, leaving relatively small space
available for civilians.
Getting reservations On short no.
tice on faster trains is not easy.
Most of the roads report heavy adj
vance bookings and last October
the Eastern lines stopped reserving
space for more than a month in ad-
vance. This was done, among other
things, to discourage black market
ideas.
A passenger executive of one of
the big trunk lines said the roads
had received full cooperation from
hotels and the established tourist
and travel agencies in their efforts
to keep tickets out of the hands of
scalpers.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19
Isaac Bear Mailing
Center Discontinued

Because of influenza among per-
sonnet of the post office, Post
master Wilbur r. Dosher announc-
ed Saturday the discontinuance of
the Christmas package mailing
center at Isaac Bear school.
eve are in a position, he said,
''to give adequate service at the
post office and chamber of COM
merce, where mailing facilities
are offered in connection with the
free parcel wrapping station"
The school mailing center was
open several days last week, but
it was decided to discontinue the
facilities offered there, after cold
weather and flu took a toll of post
al employees.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19
Drive On Liquor Black
Marts Planned By u. S.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. - B -
Treasury agents, ordinarily con-
cerned only with whether liquor
is tax paid, got instructions today
to stamp out black markets in
whiskey and to keep an eye open
also for violations of price cell
ings on alcoholic beverages.
Addressing a meeting of district
supervisors If the alcohol tax unit,
Robert Hannigan, commissioner OF
internal revenue, declared 1--WE
dare not sit back and say the
price of liquor is somebody else's
business.
"It is inherent in our tax col-
lecting Junction." he said, that
the integrity of the distilled spirits
business be Northumberland not
only the bootlegger but also the
black market racketeer is driven
out of business"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19
Gun Practice Slated
In Fort Fisher Area

Sub-calibre gun practice viii
start today and continue through
Dec. % on a danger area set TO-
oC0 yards seward from Carolina
beach to Fort Fisher, It was an
nounced Saturday afternoon in a
firing notice issued from Fort
Fisher.
1t was also announced that be-
ginning today and through Dec. %
seacoast artillery firing of 155 m.
m. guns from 8 p. m. to 5 p. m.
daily has been ordered. The danger
area has been set at 10000 yards
seward, and from Masonboro in
let south to Cape Fear.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19
ALL NOTIFIED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18- H -
The Navy said today the next of
kin of all casualties aboard the
sunken escort carrier Liscome
Bay have been notified. This
means those who had relatives on
the Liscome Bay and have receiv-
ed no notice can rest assured they
are safe. The Liscome Bay was
torpedoed by an enemy submarine
Nov. "a in the Gilbert Islands area.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19

During 1910, $780, 2O persons
visited Fortified Forest National
Monument in Arizona.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19
Goodman Ordered Held
For Staying Webb Here

A coroner's jury, meeting in the
Grand Jury room at 3 o'clock
Saturday afternoon, found that
Thomas Webb, Negro, involved in
fight at 1912 Hutaff's alley De-
cember IA, came TO his death from
bullet wounds from a pistol fired
by Owen Goodman. Webb died
Friday.
Goodman was ordered held for
murder.
Jurymen included J. L. Baldwin,
foreman, c. E. Hill, secretary, N.
w. Humphrey, A. J. Burris, j. H.
Taylor, S. L. Schulkin.
Russia lost 100000 lives in
World War I.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-19
EASILY DAMAGED

Rope may be easily damaged by
rough surfaces, acid, chemicals
and fumes. Weaver suggests fire.
quent inspection of the rope for
deterioration of its fibers.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12

tightly on a lighted cigarette. I
turned in a circle and picked out a
comfortable chair in front of desk.
The corporal who had introduced me
to the pilot apparently had detected
the sudden change in the color of my
complexion, because he chuckled
and showed map under my nose.
Here" he said, You can COM
pose yourself by studying tonight's
target"
l said nothing, but l certainly
didn't appreciate his humor.
Thirty minutes later l was shak-
ing hands with the crew members
of our big four-motored bomber.
There were the co-pilot, bombardier,
navigator, and four other gunners.
From old Kentucky
One of the gunners inquired:
"Where you from, Sarge?" When
I replied Kentucky" the diminu-
tive, wiry bombardier showed his
hand out and said: Boy, give me
five. That's where I'm from, too.
Louisville's my home"
And so again, l was shaking the
hand of the bombardier, Second
Lieut.. Jesse W. Crume, U. S. Army,
from Louisville. We eased away
from the group, sat on the steps of
the operations hut and talked of mu-
tual acquaintance back in Louisville
until we boarded the truck for the
field.
AS we rumbled along the bumpy
road toward Henderson Field, where
our plane awaited us, Lieutenant
Crume assured me Jerry was an OK
cellcnt pilot and that he would bring
us back safely.
But what about the Jap ack-
ack?" asked.
WELL" shot back Lieutenant
Crume, "There's not much Jerry
can do about that. We can only hope
the Japs don't get us in their search
lights tonight"
In As minutes we were to take
off.
Speaking to me, Lieutenant Crume
said: "Bolser, we have a fine group
of boys in our outfit. They're regu-
lar guys. And you can see how they
feel about this thing There are only
two things they give a damn about
now. One is bombing hell out of
the Japs, and the other is getting
the war over as quickly as possible"
Jerry addressed the group.
"What'll it be this morning." he
asked. Twill we bail out or stay
topether and make a water land
ing?"
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crossed. We were caught between
two Jap searchlights.
The co-pilot yelled: They've got
us in the Lights
looked out the window Just as
another shell burst to our starboard
side. The Jap searchlights blind
ed me and I jumped back, certain
that had been seen. A second later
felt silly.
Enemy anti-aircraft fire was burst
ing all around us. 1t was my first
trip aboard heavy bomber on a
night mission. Yes, I was little
scared.
Bombs away" Lieutenant Crume
yelled
leaned out the window and looked
down as Jerry banked the plane The
sky was Illuminated by the search
lights and the anti-aircraft fire. 1t
seemed only seconds before the first
cluster of bombs landed squarely in
Jap bivouac area.
The Louisville bombardiers eye
was keen that night. Bomb after
bomb landed on the target.
Perfect FASTING.
I was unmindful of the shells
bursting around our plane as poked
my head out of the window. The
temptation to watch those bombs as
they hit was too great. A feeling of
pride engulfed me as each cluster
found its mark. Here I was in the
air watching Louisville boy pasting
the Japs. And he was doing a per-
feet job.
AS Lieutenant Crume cut loose
with the last clusters I could see
huge fires burning below.
We didn't lose any time leaving
the target after our bombs had been
spent. Several miles away from the
scene the Japs were still sending
up anti-aircraft fire. But we had
escaped. Later learned from the
rear gunner that two anti-aircraft
shells burst just under the tail of
our B-24.
Most of the crew slept on the re-
turn trip. When we landed long aft
er dawn that morning, I gave Lieu
tenant Crume lusty pat on the back
and said: "You can bomb for my
money"
And as we walked into the med
ical dispensary near the squadron's
operations hut, l said: Lieutenant,
I don't suppose a marine has ever
admitted the army is hot, but want
to say you boys have plenty on the
ball"
left Lieutenant Crume few Sec
onds later. know he and his crew
are still giving the Japs hell in the
midst of the new Allied offensive in
the Solomon Islands.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
Leatherneck Scribe
Dodges Ack -Ack,
Mans Waist Gun

Ghe following story iuds turiffen BY
Technical Sergt Harry Boiser, Louisville,
KY, marine corps combat correspond
enf)
l admit now that wiped beads of
perspiration from my brow few
seconds after l was told that would
fly that night in a United States
Army Liberator bomber on a mis-
sion deep into Japanese territory.
A trif1e nervous, quit my type
writer and gathered up my flight
gear. Two hours before the desig-
mated take-off time 1 was walking
restlessly from one wall map to an
other in the operations hut of the
squadron on Guadalcanal to which
l had been assigned.
1t was near midnight when a cor
poral called across the room: Lieu
tenant, here's the marine sergeant
who's going with YOU
The slender army officer, slightly
graycd at the temples, crossed the
room and extended his hand.
I'm jerry" he said in an infor-
NAL, matter-of-fact manner. "Glad
to have you with US. You'll work
the starboard waist gum
I gulped once and felt lump form
in my throat. My fingers squeezed
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
Test for Army, Navy
Training Courses
Will Be CiUen NOU. Q

The Army-Navy College Quail
flying Test (A-12, V-12), which will
be held throughout the nation on
November 9, will provide means
for tens of thousands of young
men to become Immediately
available for training for respon-
sible assignments in the armed
forces as technicians, specialists
and officer candidates.
The November 9 test will be
open to those who have graduated
from high school or are in their
final term and who will be II but
not % years of age on March /,
1914.
Many young men are now in
college under the army and navy
programs. Many of these were
high school seniors last spring
when they took the first test on
April 2. Those who failed to quail
ify on the April 2 test are also
eligible for the test on November
provided they have not enlisted
or been indicted in the armed
services.
Those between II and 20 years
of age on March l, 1914, who des-
ignate navy preference and quail
ify in the test may be selected for
the navy college program. They
serve on active duty, in uniform
and under military discipline and
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12

capacity with their lethal charges.
Jerry raced the motors for the
usual test. In a few minutes we
were rumbling down the strip on the
take-off.
l felt l was in a precarious spot.
l could only hope that the giant Lib
orator cleared the cocoanut trees at
| the end of the field. l was relieved
as felt the wheels leave the metal
strips on the field and rise into the
darkness over Henderson Field. We
gained altitude. Soon we were head
ing toward our target.
Out over the water l was told to
| 60 aft to my station. l examined
my machine gun. (The marine corps
public relations section of which l
am a member was trained in aerial
gunnery before leaving the States.)
Then I fixed the communications set
on my head and plugged in for
test Jerry, at the controls, was
singing.
looked at my watch. We still
had lot of flying ahead of us.
Turn on Oxygen.
AT 1000 feet Jerry called over the
phone suggesting that we start u.s.
ing oxygen. l welcomed the word
for I was beginning to feel groggy
from lack of heavy air. l also
felt the bite of the cold at that height
and wrigglcd into the feece-lined
leather suit.
"Bolser," Lieutenant Crume called
over the phone, lust wanted to let
you know that when I say bombs
away you might take a look down
and see how my eye is tonight. Jerry
will bank just after I let 'em go and
! you should get pretty good look"
Thirty minutes away from the tar
get Jerry called back to prepare the
waist guns. The other waist gunner
and l opened the windows l fed
the ammunition belt into the gun and
charged it. 1t was ready for action
as l pokCd it through the window.
The temperature at our height was
so cold that my fingers we're stiff
by the time I had adjusted my gun.
A few seconds later got the scare
of my life. To the right of the
plane ball of fire burst. At the
same time came Jerry's voice:
Were just about over the target"
l caught myself shying away as a
second burst of fire came nearer our
plane. Jerry didn't have to tell me
we were nearing the target. The
Japs were spewing anti-aircraft
shells up at us.
Two lights split the sky and
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
We Fight Our CountY's Battles, Sing Marines;
Combat Correspondents Tell How They Do II

Lieutenant Crume explained to me
that the crew decides before each
bombing hop whether they will go
down in their parachutes or make
forced landing.
Will Land in Water.
The decision that night was that
If we get hit we would try to make
a water landing. 1 concurred in the
decision.
Jerry said he felt we would have
better chance to survive if we
made water landing and remained
together in the rubber boat with
which our bomber was equipped. He
explained that the jungle surround
ing the target was practically i'm
penetrable. We would stand little
chance to survive if we parachuted
into the wilderness.
l listened intently TO the discus
sion, but all the time I was saying
to myself: "These guys think of the
most pleasant topics"
Suddenly the chatter was smoth-
cred by the crack of one plane motor
backfiring as it was started. In a
few minutes we were deafened by
the noise of all four motors.
Lieutenant Crume poked me and
shouted in my ear: "All aboard"
l followed the crew as they
crawled through the belly door. 1
was the last aboard. The others
crowded forward. 1 found myself
standing on the catwalk between the
bomb racks. They were loaded to
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
Maoris Wedding Is One
OF Fuss and Feathers

Weddings among the Maori ma
tives of New Zealand are a lot of
fuss and feathers, principally
feathers. The bride and bride
groom look like huge birds with
human heads when they are
decked out to "plight their troth."
The mans garb is made of kiwi,
pigeon and parrot feathers; the
girls entirely of kiWi feathers.
Just in case anyone objects to
the union, the bridegroom totes as
a weapon pole of hard wood, dec
Grated with a carved head and
wild dogs hair.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
; ASK ME y
: ANOTHER Z
: A General Quiz
The Questions

l. What year is generally con-
sidered to have marked the pass
ing of the frontier" of the United
States?
2. Is ones blood pressure higher
when awake than when asleep?
3. Which is the oldest national
flag in the world?
4. What is the most severe blow
that can be struck by an animal?
S. Approximately what part Of
the total area of the United States
does Texas embrace?
6. How many square miles are
in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12

a banyan tree. We turned to give
Shipp first aid. I was reaching into
my pocket for the morphine, when
sniper's bullet pierced my helmet,
but it only scratched my head.
81 still wasn't sure whether or not
I'd been hit, but there l was, still
on my feet. so I pushed up to the
top of the hill with Hacker, and we
got the gun in position, and fired
belt of ammunition before things
Quoted down. Then we got word
back on our situation"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
The Answers

l. The year 1890.
2. Yes, about 20 points higher.
3. The flag of Denmark.
l. The blow of a whales tail,
which can damage large boat.
S. Texas embraces more than
per cent of the total area of the
United States.
6. Atlantic, 4l,32l, 900; Pacific,
68, 634 1000 square miles.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
HON. Deuidog Stormed Hill in Battle of Bairoko Harbor

eve had already fought for five
days on Vangunu island, when we
were rushed north to join in the
Battle of Bairoka Harbor. We were
200 yards from the Jap ridge, when
snipers forced us to take cover"
The story of the squads last Is
yards was disclosed, at a rear base
rest camp, by Corp. William j.
Haines. He told Staff Sergt. Samuel
Stavisky, marine combat CORE
spondent.
But we were ordered to keep
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12

driving ahead. So we Kept at It,
and my squad got within Is yards
of the top, when all hell broke loose.
Corporal Strauss was hit bad,
through the chest. We picked up his
tripod and ammunition and kept on
1--WE almost made it. Only five
feet to 60, when Thornburg, an am
munition carrier. and Ship, who
was bringing up the gun, were hit.
Thornburg was killed outright.
Hacker grabbed up the machine
gun, and stuck it behind the cover of
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12

WHEN the mornings turn brisk
w it is time to think of a smart
wool dress. Today we are show
ing design which is generally
first choice for this new seasons
drcss-it is right for all materials,
all figures.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1757.B is de.
signed for sizes r. IA. l6. 10. 90: 40 and
40. Corresponding bust measurements 80
80. "a. &C. 80. 40 and 40. Size IA 1927 with
short sleeves, requires 3ls yards 39-inch
material.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
FOR SALE OR TRADE

For Sale: Purcbred Holstein Bull 20 mos
old will trade for Shorthorn same age.
Write Herbert Hoppe. Townsend. Mont.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
MISCELLANEOUS

MOTHER SYMPTOMS PROPHECY writ
ten long ago. Strangely being fulfilled. 80
line poem 10c. views of Hollywood l5c.
soBEY. Box 1913. Santa Barbara. Calf.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
PHOTO FINISHING
BOOKS WANTED

Books wanted: For private library. any,
thing relating to Mont. Territory. especial
ly catalogues of College of Montana. 1896
9l, certain numbers of Wonderland. No.
Pacific Annual. and Rocky Mt. Magazine.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12

Circle YOked FrOck
"TOO cunning for words" is the
= way you'll feel about this cir
Gle yoked frock, once it is made
up and on your small daughteri
Be sure to add the ric-rac perky
bow and all, as a finishing touch!
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1867 is de-
signed for sizes l. .. 3, 4 and S years.
Size dress. ia yards 35 or 39-inch ma
terial. panties 20 yard. 49, yards ric-rac
10 trim.
Due TO an unusually large demand and
current war conditions. slightly more time
is required in filling orders for a few Of
the most popular pattern numbers.
Send your order to:
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12

Illuminated Nest
The brilliant sparkle of the nest
of the baya bird of India at night
is due to the fact that it weaves
6reflies into it.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
TRAPPER'S SUPPLIES
TRAPPERS

Coyote Trappers-Do the coyotes go Just
SO close to your sets and no closer? These
same coyotes will go right UP to your sets
without fear. no matter how trap-wise they
TYREE, 1920 Fourth St.. Bremerton, Wash.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-12
AUTO ACCESSORIES

Anti-Frceze. noncorrosive, Inexpensive,
manufacture yourself. For details send &c
stamp. II. F. Betke, Box 600. Berger. Tex.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-09-09
1900

John P. Smith, Sharpsburg, pre-
scented the three members of the Male
High Schoou graduating class re-
ceiving the highest marks with these
souvenirs: Christian Stouffer, coins
from China, India, Germany, Canada
and Turkey; Victor Cullen, arrow
points and fragments of pottery
from different states; Seibert Losh,
shells from Florida.
Deaths recorded were: Jacob c.
Dayhoff, prominent manufacturer
and contractor, aged Sd; VIM. S. Ell
gin Brunswick, conductor of large
store at Keep Trust and postmaster:
VIM H. Eirley, well known retired
contractor, who died at the home of
his son, at the Green Hotel, South
Walnut street; Samuel Shilling, son
of Samuel Shilling, Funkstown; and
Miss Martha Ingels, who died at her
home, a mile and half west of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel H. Carver
issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Lottie Eliza
beth, to J. Harry Schueler, cigar
manufacturer, Wednesday evening,
June 6.
The Chewsville correspondent
wrote that two carloads of tin cans
were received by the new canning
factory there. Hands planted to-
matoes, beans and corn. M. T. Spes-
sard planted some acres of corn for
the new enterprise. Mr.. Spessard
also put large churn in his cream
cry.
From Keedysville: Rev. S. L. Rice
preached in the Lutheran Church to
the hotel was being changed from
the Jr. o. U. A. M. j. The name or
the Wyand House to the Line House
From Smoketown: Mrs. Edward
Dick, who had been i'll, was improv-
ing. Mrs. George Hoffman was
paralyzed on her left side. Mrs
David Hoffman was very i'll.
Calvin Shoop was erecting a fine
new porch; one man was injured
while it was being built.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-09-09

postmaster at Hagerstown, for a
period of four years. This docu-
ment of authority, besides being
signed by President Pierce, also
bears the signature of w. l.. Marcy,
Secretary of State 1t reads: Know
Ye, that reposing special trust and
confidence in the integrity, ability
and punctuality of Samuel Riden-
our, have nominated, and, by and
with the consent of the Senate, do
appoint him deputy postmaster at
HagerstoWn."
A document from the Post Office
Department, dated Washington, May
II, 1858, reappointed Mr.. Ridenour
This was signed by Aaron V. Brown
Postmaster General.
Mrs. Ridenour also has the origi-
nal paper issued to her grandfather
Samuel Ridenour, appointing him
First Lieutenant of the Union Rife
Company in the 26th Regiment
Maryland Militia. This was issued
by the State of Maryland and was
dated September is, 184l,
Mrs. Ridenour and Mrs. George B
Oswald, also of this city, were both
granddaughters of Mr.. Ridenour
who was tailor by trade and
worked for his son-in-law, Joseph
frey, whose shop was located on
West Washington street.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1943-09-09

Among the articles of historic in
terest exhibited at the last meeting
of the Washington County Historical
Society was the last order of Gen
eral Robert E. Lee to the Confed-
crate Army, dated at AppomattoX
Court House, April 9, 1865, being
order No. 8. The closing paragraph
of the order reads as follows: with
increasing admiration of your con
stancy and devotion to your country
and a grateful remembrance to your
kind and generous consideration for
myself, | bid you all an affectionate
farewell" The order is in the per-
sonal handwriting of General Lee
and is the original copy
Other exhibits included copies Of
The Maryland Herald and Eliza
beth-Town Weekly Advertiser, dat
ed in 1902, 1903 and 1905, published
by Thomas Grimes, near the Court
House." and a water bottle made Of
wood and with the date of 1705 en-
graved on it and it holds water
too.