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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13
LOCAL DRIVERS
 TRIED IN WOLCOTT

Walter Mitchell, All Willow street was fined $25 and costs on charge of reckless driving in Wolcott town court Thursday night. Willtac: .en- ney, 81 Walnut strecy, was granted a nolle on a charge of failing to EgtY nls drivers license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

tack had collapsed" The phono- graph and recordings were discov- cred in a knocked-out tank, Berlin said, and that night the Germans started playing the record.
 "The tune was hardly finished when American soldiers appeared" Berlin said. When the guard sud- denly shouted hands up in the Ger man language, the disconcerted Americans were disarmed without resistance. They obviously had thought that they were at their own base"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

Walter Angle, recently appointed by Mayor John s. Monagan to head arrangements for an open forum on the Ball-Burton- Hatch Hill resolution now before the Sen- ate, presided last evening at the first meeting of newly named com- mittee members at the YMCA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13
Tanks Taken
 ByYonk Tune
By United Press

The Berlin radio said last night that l2 American soldiers had been captured in Sicily by enticing them into the German lines with rem dition by their own photograph of Paul Whiteman's record, You Are My Lucky Star"
 According to Berlin the incident occurred on the north Sicily coastal road after an American tank at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

We joined forces for one objective Ito kill the Hun"
 Eisenhower spoke at an anniver- sary dinner for 23o officers who car ried out secret African mission Hast August prior to the Allied land ings.
 We started out on the greatest Allied military venture in history and through your hard work made 1t an unqualified success" he told the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13
NEW FOOD PRICE
 RULES DISCUSSED

New food price rules for retail stores were discussed by 0. 4, Lar away, state oPA food price special ist, at q meeting of ration ofacials Of this city, Middlebury and Water town yesterday at the Chember of Commerce building Figuring Of cell ing prices by hxed mark.up method were outlined,
 A meeting of retail grocers of q ( city will be called in the near fu. lure, it was announced. planning to do likewise for the Navy. Guess he wants to be the Irving Berlin..Paris and London Of this war
 | see where Roosevelt went out fishing and came up with . Chur. ehlii. New they'll probably SO fish- Ing togcthcr..fer Red fish!
 A dog on the W. 06th street sub. way tracks caused . 2S-minute de- lay, That's one way of stopping . sub. huh9
 Saw 'Tor Whom The Bell Tolls. n Is the best stilI.llfe of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

 MEETING TONIGHT

Patrick Crean, president of the Irish-American Social club will ap- point a committee to arrange a pro- gram of winter activities at a meet ing of the club tonight at 8:30 Bakes street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13
DIESEL FUELS

Peanut, cottonseed, and palm oil have been found suitable for fuel in Diesel l-motored trucks, and tests in- dicate such vehicles may burn these oils If mineral oil is not readily available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

Large plantings of lemons in the Szechuan Province, China, give promise of an important postwar fruit industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

One hundred persons of the 1,C00 population in Dietling, Kent. Eng land, bear the surname of Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

F'ormic acid was made, at one time, by distilling red ants.
 A hornbi, in fight, sounds ike an airpane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

News Item has John Golden, who just nrodiiced . shov tor the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-13

Saw 'Tor Whom The Bell Tolls. lt Is the best stllI.llfe ef the month.
Evening star., 1943-03-09
Deaths Reported

sG,sorss c. WGsh. s. %ll5 ,ftt9 s.. nv.
Duehrng K Vincent. -. $40 ST. Sc
Lindsay R Hickson. 70 Rockville. Mo
FreceTlck NJ. Thr'ng, ~, 55lt McATlhlr
wiiiism NJ sprgF. -. rs quincy st.
Mary A. Maloy II. - = Eth 81. ne.
Wade Pabolr,. se. Nj Rainier Nd
Chsrles woodward. 81. aHl Ashley ter
B@r,hs Iucker. e4 1865 Kennedy st nv
Alfred J.. Se.0e, 81, United states Soldiers.
Home
Learora WaEreI. 81. aI4 nth s.. n
Mary Caverder 81 6lo Columbia rd y.
Herbsrl Il Fishc. a. Eruccroun VI
DAME, PlCssrall 8. $40 9TH ST. NV
Peter " Collins 3d. "ll5 + 81. D. 4.
Infant GAVE J. Woo, a55 New York ave
TnGant s Marin. Arunston. Va.
Tnfan' Peterson. Garfield Hospital.
1ntant Ruskin. s. EaloTssma circle.
Eiizabe,h B Mccoy 81. SOFA I'D st n II
FdUarG a C,s.E. GS 3ull l1'h St. r u.
Annie Thomas. ~ sos / S. ne
Robert F Snothers. 5s. 626 Dela1 are
Fosia Dasty "a 2o7 r 81 nv
fdythe I1obS g. 1880 Y s,
I99ffssnnf Vea 2l5} Gos,d TN st 95s prosr.,,
infant Iby. 1897 California 81 1T.
trfsnr Harvey, l0lT 4th Et ru.
infant Brown, 2Il . 81, NV.
Evening star., 1943-03-09

AUTO PAINTERS or painters helpers,
S,esdT SEA- y, Job Best o. wages. Rosslyn Auto
AUTOMOBILE PARTS MEN-we need .
rou are thinking about a chance here's
9aafe s9rss @ 60 IN g9 6ws one s.. q e. 94e ag5,
L. P Steuarr. Inc. 1910 p ST. NV.
AUTO or truck mechanics wanted The
rev Motor Co, offers fine working con-
GS,L1ons and as high 2aY as anywhere in
WasnlnFton. II YOU dO not consider your
self Pood mechanic but have had me
gLahicai eHpeIiencG. see us anyway. Don't
rev MOO G CO TfSfbe' 4b aHd or Wf 81 RuH'on
Decatur 1910 Est. over - wears
BAKER toL small bake shop day work
Germans Bakery. l05 UpshUr St nv.
BAKER. Apply IN psraon, $3.50 Conn,
BOOKKEEPER AUDITOR for stock rec
ord. reports files ,cic MUS be versatile
aaaa I'D, Eenefaly capable Of handling details.
esna"se Teaq see 22 m2 ?%Esnnns %se ves s. Go 500
IN st. W. or Phone EX 2#0o for sppt
BOY, colored. Is Or over. as porter and
lloe plcyC,e, no night work: good salary
Georgia 4llt
BUTCHER. for grocery. steady position.
so To- so PER week. Apply l543 f st. Sc
patented storm windows Unusual oppor-
'unlty for good eaTnmeS. J40I Florida
CASHIER-CLERK, prefer one who has
%oGNcd yeg 1or % meat PACKER or wholesale frui,
sno vegetable conccLh. good salary and
Qppoytumty. Apply Morris BTessler &, Co.
Inc. 1868 4th st. ne.
CAR WASHER, good salary drivers per
NIT pref Johnny's TeXaCo Service Sta
uon. 2Uth and New York ave. NV.
CHEF, st-ciass. good pay; days week
steady work for sober man. Apply ready
,,,2F WORK, Nesilnes Restaurant 1906
Rhode Island ave. nc
CHFF-COOK good hours and good pay,
Apply Show Boat, 2f17 18th st NV.
COOK, second tcolorcd). at once Apply
20 manager dining room, Ebbltt Hotel,
IHth and II SITS. NV
COUNTERMAN. good salary and hours
CRYSTAL city Restaurant Conn. ave and
DELIVERY BOY drivers license 500 per
Wk Advancement RIM. 523, Star Blds
DELIVERY BOY WANTED-Must have
Fvchangc. 433 ltth ST nv
DIsHWAsHER- BUS BOY. colored. night
work, good wages and hours Raven, 3I&5
MI Pleasant s. NV
DIsHWAsHERs, -, colored Lax lunch
eoncIte. 36ol Georgia ave. nv
DIsHWAsHER WANTED, colored, So
week Can at once The Snackery, 5000
Rhode Island ave ne
DIsHWASHERS t2J, colored, / fry and
vegetable cook good pav and pleasant sur
roundmRs Apply North 9621 and ask for
Miss Parrish
/ DIsHWAsHFR. coIored. dependable full
Z TINE, steady lnh. 500 week and meals
East Capitol Fharm, sth and f. Capitol
/ DRIVER. white for linen supply Apply
District Linen Service Co. 5s l. st. sc
Evening star., 1943-03-09
Variety Spices Their Lives

KEARNS, Utah ,Pl-Three DAYS
after cadets in this Air Force basic
training center battered each other.
IN one Of the toughest boxing exhibi-
tons on record, they announced an
other tOunament-table tennis.
Evening star., 1943-03-09
HELP MEN AND WOMEN.

ADDREssoGRAPH oPERATOR-Wona an
or man. over 3S, to operate addresso-
graph machine, gTaphotype machine and
Good pay, short hours with 62-vear-o!d
publishing firm; lob permanent. See Mr..
Turner. 9th floor. 81 l1th 81. NV
BOOKKEEPER, able to typewrite: can work
part time: local manufacturing concern.
Give full particulars. Box 206-C. Star %
Evening star., 1943-03-09
Issued at Rockville.

Roger BeckwIth. 81. and Dorothy Robin
son, 4l both Of Washington.
Henry Richard Clum, 23 Washington,
and Lorraine Elizabeth Buete. is.
HyattSyllle
RICHARD ,Hariston, A. and Savanna Nc
Tier, 26. both OF Washington.
EuTjel B. Fowler. 80. and Marcy Hamp-
ION, = both OF Washington
Arthur Dexter Thomson. Al, and Edna
- Grace Beamer 26, both OF Washington
william Reed Shafer, %. Washington, and
E-oa LL!llan Jones. 2G. Silver Sprlne.
Evening star., 1943-03-09
HELP MEN.
D MECHANICS.

AUTO MECHANICS.
Become an Essential War Worker.
EARN 500 TO 500 PER WEEK,
PERMANENT PosITION
THE WHITE MOTOR CO.,
ll2o lSt ST. NE. ME. 1859
ROUTE MAN.
WHITE. FOR OUTSIDE SERV-
ICE WORK. NO SPECIAL
TRADE NECESSARY. THOR
OUCH TRAINING PERIOD.
STRAIGHT SALARY. STEADY
EMPLOYMENT. APPLY 1113
18th ST. NV.
PORTERS, colored, for chain
drugstore; S24 week to start.
Apply Standard Drug Co.,
1113 G st. NV.
COLORED LABORERS,
Steady work, good pay. Hud-
son Supply & Equipment Co.,
apply cinder block plant, 7th
and T sts. ne.
ROUTE SALESMAN wanted
by large soft drink company;
minimum salary, $3.50 per
week. Call Lincoln 1888 for
appointment.
Evening star., 1943-03-09
NIGHT MAN

Furnace and switchboard exper.: ! day of
week: good salary. For appt. phone man
ager. Hobart 0516 Apt 10
Evening star., 1943-03-09
HELP MEN.

ROUTEMAN. old established Arm laundry
snd dry cleanns routes; guaranteed salary.
present Full pay while learning Expert
ence not necessary, only men who think
they can measure 10 the standards set by
Mr.. NeuhauS, the Tolman Laundry. 5%4S
Wis. ave. NV.
ROUTE MEN go, S to 40, white draft
exempt, with "-door automobiles Distribute
energy foods TO war workers: weekly earn
lnsS exceed $50. Apply l2lS Mount Oiyet
SALESMAN ESTIMATOR for storage and
transportation transportation CLASSIFIED
as war industry. over 3S years OF ase
VIII dependents. Must have car and city
storage Co. i$Ia You st. NV s'S' '7''''''' >
SALESMAN, experienced. mems exclusive
hat store. Give qualifications and expert
eence' treated confdentialIy. Box 315-A,
SALESMAN, white, for LIQUOR store good
nay. excellent opportunity for advance
ment; references 5ls 9th st. NV
SALEsMENmWs Sh1 5SsdEsnco da pay 39 e0mmssions on
week Apply between 10 and - noon ~ ~
Columbian BldF., 4l6 5th st. NV
SERVICE sALEsMAN-W have an excel
e7ve foI 9 y6u aer bsJe
TI,ecord YOU can get a perm, Job with
Wt9shnE'09s Sytbadr ste %Gst Ms sGtyr d
Inc 1440 P st NV ''" "
sHQEMAKER 6d ENIE AND FINIsHER best WAGES
OF call after : pm Georgia 7303
SHOE statesmen, for fun time also oicbt
men men, must be eexperenced: highest salaries
ausiahaeed Penn Bootery, 652 Penna,
SSDWy,IrI1ccERBoARD SDy,r1 OPERATOR for apt
week See Mrs 1 soeier II am' Ias days Per Der
washington House. 21?o 10th ST. NV.
TAILOR, experienccd on men and women's
: G9i'fT5aJionS' Ts tons good pay, steady WORK Apply
ton. Va. oxford oaa4, III S''' A'I'ns-
TRUCK DRIVER, experienced. one who
faeWS Tafb the city and suburbs. Apply 2004
TRUCK I+an DRIVERS colored (2l, for grocery
oalyert Market. 1862 Columbia rd. NV
TFoCk TE stsod DRYER I'VE for small delivery; $50
Dupont 2255 between IA pm
sROGk inn1(y doI?IR bRIIuER and gardener for garden
Suppiy oeHyery and service work: good
Nj Duhn, P. o BOY i5IiiS. Wash. X h3'''jrS B @ @
TRUCK MAINTENANCE MAN to keen Un
our fob ne heet ro5 Of 7 G. n. Cs Permanent
Nee Me- Co CO. f943 ?45 75h mhn s. See MI Me- J
1000 for appt' '''"' u 'hone En-
TYPISTs, experienced. for night work ad-
NN[asSS1ng Na 33so envelopes on piece basis Call
mfer 8rHf9sIh84 @4 1sf5 %q5 sp9qyer 81 cutter Weis
TP5 TTPPB5OlsIERER AND sL1PCoVER CUT
waFs, uaH, steady work all year around; top
WAGES. Apply a. 2406 18Th st. NV.
WHOLESALE PLUMBING SUPPLY 11OT7cr
seeks an experienced man, details ey
changed Box 416-Y, Star
TQHNG 9f}S r,N' NAN white, must be 2I years old
Th55nt short obivers ns permit for. light delivery;
ABBY IN person, 1901 Conn. ave. NV,
TRUCK DRIVER FOR LIGHT DELIVERY
IRHGk IN PAINT STORE MUST RE
SS1AREssrTUL SOBER, WITH CLEAN PEORD,
600-A, STAR. no@>
PORTER-DISHWASHER
Colored sood salary; meals and uniforms
HUYLER'S.
6l7 18th 81 N W
Evening star., 1943-03-09
CLOTHING SALESMAN.
TAILOR, COLORED.
KEYSTONE AUTO CLUB

And its afilated auto insurance companies
will now appoint PARTING agents IN the
WASHINGTON. Baltimore and Eastern Shore
sections to contact selected lists Of B and
c card holders interested in keystone
wartime protection service and auto in
Surance: no experience necessary: a pleas
ant, dlsnifed way to augment your present
income. See Mr.. Keneipp Wednesday, .
to pm, 1643 Conn. ave.
Evening star., 1943-03-09

Permanent position with newspaper COM
pany; applicant must be over is years of
age possess GOOD penmanship and be ac-
curate at fgureS. Apply to Room 500, Eve
ming Star office
Evening star., 1943-03-09
MEN WANTED

ACES 45-6O to take fare-hoy readI,r- ,,a
handle fare boxes; no figuring or eXperi1
bnCe bSace necessary; no money to handle; must
physically. as work requires Climbing in and
out OF buses and streetcars. An absolutely
gear record Of past employment essential.
24-hour, 6-day week, from . M to 2 ? m:
Si4u per month to start, with automatic
Evening star., 1943-03-09
HELP MEN r WQMEN.
PAYROLL, ASSISTANT

sengers and laboratory apprentices want
ed by the Sullivan Dental Laboratories
1929 Vermont ave NV
Evening star., 1943-03-09
Marriage License -
Applications

Under D. c. lam, couples must
apply for marriage license on
one doy, ,Cdit three tuH days and
recetue their license on the fth
day. Sundays and holidays are
counted the same as other davs.
Evening star., 1943-03-09
ALSO GUARDS.

Ages 45 10 IS, in good health, active and
abe 10 stand several hours At a time:
Eood moral character and clear record OF
past employment essential: steady work,
h-day. 4S-hour week: S13O per month
TO start ADply weekday mornings.
CAPITAL TRANSIT CO..
seth and Prospect Ave NV. GEORGETOWN.
Route No. 90. Cabin John Streetcar
PLEASE DO NOT PHONE
Evening star., 1943-03-09
STOCKROOM CLERKS.

Several men, preferably with automo-
tive stockroom experience. for shop and
garage StoreroomS Must be already DRAFT
deferred, either AZ or married with chill
dren. 44-hour, f-day week. $40 per
month TO start Overtime paid for. auto
matte increases. vacations with pay and
other benefits This is defense work.
Apply weekday mornings
CAPITAL TRANSIT CO.,
seth and Prospect Ave. NV. Georgetown
Evening star., 1943-03-09

BEAUTY OPERATOR MANICURIST $50
|E. Must be able to work on 3O-mlnlTs
schedule. Myra Beauty Salon, COZ 18th
Evening star., 1943-03-09

BUS GIRLS t2). colored. day work. Sun
Gays on. Dikeman 5 Restaurant, 6O9 l 9TH
Evening star., 1943-03-09
SPECIAL NOTICES

DODGE 1885 2-door sedan, motor DU-
33-3"t, serial, 3906-35a. sale, Eichberg s
Auction. 1927 r NV, March 90 10 settle
GARAGE hen Reliable Super Service, 220O
J ! n 8. 4 "
Evening star., 1943-03-09
NIGHT WORK
PART-TIME WORK

Local firm can use men between a and
}, prefer men employed. or students. sales
experience helpful, but not necessary. Box
Evening star., 1943-03-09
ALSO CASHIERS

Ages IS to so, active and accustomed 70
standing several hours at a time: clear
record essential; must have good vision,
accuracy at figures and legible handvriting
luIIItlme evening shift. 6-day. 54-hour
week; steady work. paying $3.50 per month
to start, with automatic increases Apply
weekday mornings
Evening star., 1943-03-09
INCOME TAX RETURNS
HELP MEN.

PREPARED. checked by expert sccounta
- up Phone District 65O5
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MECHANICS S HELPER; good pay, steady
work We have been declared an essen
tial war agency. Fred Motor Co, 50l3
GEORGIA
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MFN-Good chance to learn trade as
spotter in wholesale dry-cleanng plant
Those having drivers permit preferred
Good pay, steady lob. The Ruoensteln
Co 1920 23rG st n v
Evening star., 1943-03-09
HELP MEN.
FARM AND DAIRY HAND

I NItNI AIND DAIN 7 HIM =, !,
Experienced one with small family pre-
Ierred. Share modern, house with. owner
Fuel garden and milk furnished Top
salary. Ne@ Damascus Montgomery Co
Md. References required. Phone Franklin
ton
Evening star., 1943-03-09
ALSO CLERKS.

Hlsh school sraduates. AGES 1s 70 80.
outside clerical work experience not need
ed must be quick and accurate at figures
ana nave leg1ble handwriting; 6-day
44-hour week: 500 to Sl30 month TO
START, oepending upon qualifications, with
opportunity for advancement. Apply week
daY mnrnlnps [.s "ll
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MECHANICS-We need mechanics and
helpers for perm. JOBS. good paw and
clean, heated shop. # you are thinking
with one Of the busiest, steadiest shops
in town. See MI. Guthrie, l.. P. Steuart
Inc 144N p ST NV
Evening star., 1943-03-09

CLERK-TYPISTS, $50 to AIS pm: 5
days week; no Saturday work; perma-
neat positions; excellent working cond-
tons; must be hEh-school graduates. Ap-
ply Monday through Friday TO Miss Lund.
Room 105. SIG l4th st. NV. Equitable
Life INSURANCE Co
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MEN for retail store. no experience neces-
sary: we teach you sales and management:
good positions open for reliable men who
are looking to the future; salary, approx
mately S25 a week or better. plus IS a
week meal allowance. Apply to Mr. Mur-
SIS q
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MECHANIC, experienced on all makes cars
and trucks: must have own tools; top pay
steady work We have been declared an
essential war agency. Fred Motor Co.
hN12 CienrRla ave
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MEN BUS TIRE SERVICE. Experience un-
necessary; essential rubber conservation
work. Apply T. W. Perkins, GREYHOUND
Ciarape. l34h New York ave. n
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MAN, white, for general Office work. pri-
vate school, full or part time. DU. 2714.
MECHANIC'S S HELPER. The Tolman Laun-
Neuhaus
Evening star., 1943-03-09

MEN wanted at once for fountain work,
Candy Shop 6l6 10Th st. NV
Evening star., 1943-03-09
FIREMEN
CLERK

For firing heating plants in large apart
ment development. Excellent opportunity.
See Mr.. Balster, q 10 10 am.
l404 K. CAFRTTZ DI 1880.
Evening star., 1943-03-09

FILE CLERK, experienced, pleasant work
ing conditions with national trade associs-
ton, 4O-hour week: salary, S135 mo Give
full particulars, including education and
eXpo tCnCe, Box q1-B. Star
Evening star., 1943-09-03

through Monreale leads through a
narrow defile in the mountains that
we'll might have been a death trap.
1t looks as if it could have been
held by a platoon against regiment
almost indefinitely. The men needed
rest. For 20 days they had been
marching and fighting almost con-
tinuously, without baths or a change
of clothes.
But the pause, which the men
had supposed would continue for
some time while other outfits took
up the advance, was brief. On the
morning of July 81 came orders to
move again to relieve the infantry
of the 45th Division, which was
hard pressed before the north coast
road to San Stefano. They arrived
just in time to share the honor of
taking this important road junction
and suffered quite few casualties
from the antipersonnel mines which
the retiring enemy had planted
along all roads and bypaths leading
into the town.
Then some infantry of the 45th
retired and they became the van
guard of second gruelling, fighting
advance eastward. Hitherto they
had fought Italians. Now they
found the enemy ahead of them
was almost entirely German. The
Evening star., 1943-09-03
BY THOMAS r. HENRY,
Star Staff Correspondent.

WITH UNITED STATES 18th
ARMY, Sicily (By MaiD San Fra
tello, San Stefano Quisquinae, Hill
rs
These are the blood stained halt
ing places of the Sd Divisions hard
tough infantry on its record
breaking march across Sicilian
mountains all the way from Licata
to the outskirts of Messira in little
more than a month of constant hik-
ing and fighting.
In the course of this campaign it
set what is believed to be a record
for infantry marching-54 miles in
36 hours, with hardly pause 1t
was fight from the instant of
making beachhead just north of
Licata at 3:15 o'clock the morning
of July 10. The immediate job was
to secure its position and then make
contact with the 1st Division, which
had landed near Celia at approx
mately the same time. There was
q gap of 10 miles to be closed.
They overran the beachhed quite
easily despite strong defenses of
machine guns and pillboxeS manned
by 1talian forces. The pillboxes
were camouf1aged with straw to look
like hay stacks. They were put out
of action by the simple expedient
of showering them with rifle gre
nades which set the straw on fire.
The defenders had the choice of
coming out, roasting to death or
being smothered with smoke, for
the burning hay made the msioes
of the heavy concrete structures like
baking ovens
Real Fighting on Second Day.
The real fighting started on the
second day, when a heavy combat
patrol led by Maj. Lynn D. Fargo
of Ripon, Wis, started southwark
over the barbed-wire entangle-
Ynents in the hills to contact the
list. They started shortly after
noon and in that 10-mile march
fought five separate engagements,
each of which required the entire
force. There was a lot of enemy
artillery to be overcome by fanking
parties.
Maj. Fargo established a link with
the advance elements of the 1st
about dusk. after which the Sd Di-
vision rangers were sent in to hold
the ground. The Sd spent the
next three days knocking out lot
Evening star., 1943-09-03

land, Calf, who was in command.
Painting, footsore and still pro-
testing, he was marched II miles
to a prisoner of war inclosure and
pushed none too gently behind the
barbed wire.
But the fighting for the infantry
had just started. They still had to
secure their foothold in the noun
tains. This required a two-day bat
tie, carried out with only thirds
OF one days rations and practically
no water. Bridges over the roads
were blown everywhere, making
progress difficult. The men fought
practically on empty stomachs
throughout the two days. Then,
when it was possible to get rations to
them, they devoured the Army's u
ration, supposed to provide food for
a whole day, at one meal.
In these hills were the strongest
enemy positions between Licata and
Palermo.
1t was fortunate, indeed, that there
was no major resistance outside
Palermo. The road into the city
Evening star., 1943-09-03

first contact came at the heavily
defended coast town of Coronia. The
Germans had strong gun positions
in the almost impossible hills over
looking the town and the coast from
the south. German planes strafed
the roads. All one morning the COM
mand post was under heavy she'll
fire. The regiment f1anked and took
the town. Practically every house
was a pillbox A clever German
trick was the use of an innocent
appearing wrecked boat on the
beach as a post for directing ar
tillery fire.
Immediately after taking Coronia
came the hardest of all the regi-
ments engagements, the battle of
San Fratello. The Germans we're
in exceptionally strong positions in
the hills above the town. The in
fantry was selected to outf1ank them
through the mountains. They
fought their way across the dry bed
Of the San Fratello River, a little
mountain stream running into the
Mediterranean, where they con-
stantly were exposed to enemy view
The strongest positions were on
Hill IT'S, one of the highest points
in the coastal range. The advance
on this hill started at dawn on the
second day. 1t will be recorded as
Evening star., 1943-09-03

one of the hardest fought battles in
American history. Casualties were
heavy, and it was almost impossible
to evacuate them down the nearly
vertical slopes. The Medical Corps
soldiers accomplished near miracles
in carrying down the more seriously
wounded.
On the second day it was necessary
to get rations into the San Fratello
River draw. The trail proved too
rugged for pack mules. So, from
the soldiers of the attached cannon
and antitank companies, together
with other personnel not used in
the actual fighting, was organized a
human pack train which carried I'm
food through the black night in
gunnysacks thrown over shoulders
Mules couldn't do it. Men did.
Hill 715 was finally carried only
after three days of severe fighting
after an amphibious force of the in