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Evening star., 1943-10-03
Jap Defense Of Burma
Now Declared 10 Be
Nearly Impossible

(From Yesterdays Late Editions.)
Ey the Associated Press
10th U. S. ARMY AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS, India, Oct. 2.
United States Air Forces, by
pounding Burma at an increas-
ing pace, already have made a
Successful defense by the Japa-
nese nearly impossible" Brig.
Gen. Howard C. Davidson de-
clared at a press conference to-
day.
I'VE have seriously hampered the
movement of all japanese supplies
and reinforcements, the COM
mander of the 10th Army Air Force
declared. In many cases we have
stopped them altogether. Shipping
at Rangoon has been disrupted to
a point that supplies entering that
primary point are far below the
level required to maintain the Jap
anese adequately in Burma"
Pointing out that the air blows
had been mostly of a strategic
nature to disrupt supply lines, he
said. I'VE have been busy getting
prepared adequately to do this lob
right once we start" and he added:
The formation of the Southeast
Asia Command and the appointment
OF Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten
as Allied commander are definite
indications that the time is not
lar on when our enemy will begin
10 feel the weight of these prepa-
rationS."
He said the month of September
was The 10th Air Forces record for
The monsoon season and the second
largest month in our history from
the standpoint of tonnage of bombs
dropped. 1t exceeded the preyiou,
month OF August by 80 per cent"
Approximately 1000 tons of bombs
were dropped. he related. Combat
crews went en- missions on every
day of the month except two.
-Four American planes were lost.
but only two due to enemy action.
while destroying five intcrceptors
and probably destroying several
others.
Our job has been to prevent the
japanese from making preparation
to withstand the forthcoming Al
lied assault Gen. Davidson said.
We believe We have succeeded
that the offensive will confirm this
without doubt"
He added that we already can
afford fighter support for ground
operations about 200 miles radius
from our bases
Evening star., 1943-10-03
Two Troinmen Killed,
Three Hurt in Wreck

b. The Associated Press
WILKES BARRE, Pa, Oct. q
Two trainmen were killed and three
others injured slightly today when
a Central Railroad of New jersey
freight train and a Delaware and
Hudson shifting locomotive collided
IN the D. & H. yards. The dead were
Frank Mcdonald of Scranton. Pa.
brakeman. and Edgar Ike Boston
OF Ashley, fireman, both on the
freight
The collision occurred about 2:l5
am. and wrecking crews labored
until shortly after noon before re-
covering the body of Mr.. Boston.
Friends said he hsd returned to en-
ployment on the railroad last August
after serving as an umpire in the
Piedmont Baseball League.
Evening star., 1943-10-03
South Dakota
Continued From First Page.

ramming the carrier we We're pro-
tectlng than OF the attacking
planes"
Telling Of che of the aerial at
tackS, he said only a single torpedo
plane CT group Of about 40 Jap
aneSe bOmberS did not fall or turn
back from the South Dakota'S fire
1t came at the stern OF the ship"
he reported. 1t appeared that
millions Of tracer shells went right
past that plane without hitting it.
but some did strike it and at the
right time. They struck Just be-
lore the pilot released his torpedo"
Ship Took Only One Hit.
The torpedo missed, and the
plane struck the water and sank.
Earlier. 20 enemy dive bombers had
been shot down in the first of three
attacks on the battleship.
The third attack brought "a dive
bom5ers and torpedo planes. One
bomb landed on top of turret.
That was the only hit we took and
1t was the one that got me" said
Admiral Catch, A fragment of the
bomb struck him in The neck.
Describing the surface engage
ment, the admiral said the japanese
believed they had set a trap for
American war vessels between the
islands of Quadalcanal and Savo
We wanted TO get caught" -" Admiral
Catch added They weren't eX-
pecting us. they had set this trap
for foxes and We didn't think it
would hold bears"
The battleShip'S lCokouts spotted
the enemy Warcraft Big l6-inch
guns sank the three enemy cruisers
before their own guns were in range
They never knew Just what sank
them Admiral Catch said.
Subsequently the American force
turned south in passage west of
SaVo Island. japanese cruisers and
destroyers dashed out to attack with
torpedoes. But again the japanese
trap backfred, and when the bat
tie ended. the United States vessels
had sunk one japanese battleshlp or
heavy cruiser, three cruisers and one
destroyer and damaged other vessels.
The carrier protected by the
South Dakota during the Santa
Cruz battle was the Enterprise.
which accounted for SO japanese
planes, including those knocked
down by her own flyers.
Evening star., 1943-10-03
Jap Raids on Funafuti
Are Hard on Tires Of
y. ). Forces Vehicles
BY GEORGE WELLER.

last OF Series on the 'UnknoUn
Front."J
Evening star., 1943-10-03
1913 Jury Cases Handled
In Municipal Court

A total Of 1873 cases on the iur,
docket was dispo$ed Of during the
September term of Municipal Court
Judge George D. Nelson reported
yesterday.
There were IA guilty yerdicts and
~ nonguilty verdicts. Forty three
cases were nolle-prossed and l3
others dismissed for want of prose-
cution. In addition. there were 90
guilty pleas by defendants. six
others waived jury trials, and there
were three lunacv hearings.
Evening star., 1943-10-03

BY GEORGE WELLER,
tWar CORRESPONDENT OF The Star and
Chicago Daily NewsD
FUNAFUTI, Ellice Islands, Sept.
10 DalayedD .-Funafuti, the fairy
like atoll whose inner lagoon is Il
miles in diameter, has been the tar
get Of japanese moonlight raids for
many months. These enemy "atten-
tons have brought peculiar prob
lens.
Giant transports, landed by sure
handed Marine pilots at the narrow
air field here, often carry automobile
tires for the host of jeeps, trucks
tractors and earthmOverS which
have conquered the narrow-ringed
a.oll. Tires have become priority
cargo which must be airborne. This
Is because so many Jap bomb
splinters have been ground into the
coral base of the atoll that vehicular
tires are torn, Clipped and cut.
How should this narrow doughnut
Of land surrounding the broad green
lagoon be protected by frepower
against the possibility of Jap task
force trying to land?
That was the urgent problem for
administrative officers such AS 1t.
Coils. Frank Good William Hicks,
Robert McGill and Patrick Murray,
all tough Marines.
laps Wary Of Funafuti.
devised a tricky new gun trail for
atoll defenSeS, the "Funafuti
Special"
Without specifying what has been
hit. the Marines and Navy men
specifically say that the Jap bomb
lncS ranged from pretty good to
excellent. Yet casualties have been
small and somehow even damage
has stayed low. One flyer who has
kept damage at minimum is 1t.
Col. Duke Davis. Chicago. a boy
iSh looking fighter pilot, who
knocked down six JapS over Guadal-
canal where he headed the squadron
Of which 26-yictory ace Joe Foss
was member
The wary JapS restrict themselves
by day to hit-and-run raids like the
l2-bOmbor attack on Nanumea, the
northmoSt island of the ElliceS. Jap
observer planes. trying to gauge the
extent of American activities. fire.
quently bypass Nanumca Island,
going south TO tiny Nui and Nu-
kufetau, While remaining just be-
yOnd range of Funatuti.
No Grass Skirts.
Tiny settlements, spread along
the SeementcG atollS. are now
named for the Marines worldwide
ShrineS ard one sees these signs,
Wake" "TripoN,' "Bataan." They
serve as reminders of still unfinished
jobs.
Grass-skirtcd native girls are
missing from the Funafuti scene
though native men. their chocolate
shoulders bro9 denpd by generations
Of canoe padding, serve as mess
boys
We don't miss girls-much " said
Corpl Walter SokOl, 24-ycar-old
ChicaCoan
Edward Olson. another Chicacoan.
felt that though the warm lagoon
waters gave some of the swimmers
fungus growth in the ears. the
worlds best places could be ranked
Chicago, Funafuti. Iceland.
Evening star., 1943-10-03
FOUND.

AUTOMOBILE ROBE, with Identification
r7me Owner please call EN-. s"OS. 4616
FINALE PUPPY. Boston terrier type,
s,sck shd white, vicinity Takoma Park.
WATCH. lady, no identifying marks
tlalmant must describe accurately and
Srovs ownership. Box 342-A. star
,EalyH' lsdHs. sold Hamilton, black cord,
}5nroolsieo III F. j, E. Call HO. 5000, Ext
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Textiles Essential

An order establishing textile yarn and
fabric as essential" for military and
civilian needs and classifying important
positions in cotton, wool and rayon
plants as necessary" will soon be is
sued by the War Manpower Commission.
Legal Help For Soldiers.
Free legal assistance will be available
for all military personnel under a plan
sponsored jointly by the American Bar
Association and the War Department.
Legal assistance offices Will be estab-
lished at each post, camp and station in
the U. S. A qualified commissioned Off
GER who is also licensed attorney is
to be appointed by the Commanding Of
ficer of the post as the legal assistance
officer. Assisting him will be volun-
teer civilian lawyers from nearby COM
munities.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Society . C|ubs . Personals
Wives Of Service Men To
Get Maternity Care.

Maternity care for wives of service
men and care Of their infants will be
available shortly for those who apply
to state health departments, according
to the Department Of Labor. The care
will be available to the wife or infant
of any buck" private, private first
class, corporal, or sergeant, in the Army
and comparable grades in the Navy,
Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. 1t is not
available to wives of men in higher
ranks.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Prices on Baked Goods.

Housewives who buy pastries, dough
nuts, pies, cakes and sweet yeast raised
goods from producers who sell direct to
ultimate consumers may expect to see
printed retail ceiling price on the
wrappers, the OPA said. The price Is
now required to be printed on the pack
age or wrapper.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Food Distribution Discontinued.

Distribution Of foods through State
Welfare Departments to local communi-
ties for use in school lunch programs is
being discontinued on April 80, accord
ing to the Department of Agriculture.
Under q new program announced in Feb
ruary, schools are able to purchase foods
locally for their lunch programs and
receive reimbursement in part from the
Food Distribution Administration.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Ceilings On Veal.

Maximum prices have been established
for veal at packer and wholesale levels
in all parts of the country as the gov
ermnment continues its nationwide
campaign to protect housewives against
excessive prices and black markets. Veal
is outranked only by pork and beef in
national meat sales.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Advance Payment of Points.

Payment Of points "in advance" for
home deliveries of butter and cheese by
dairymen or statesmen operating mobile
conveyances over regular delivery
route has been authorized by OPA. For
example, the housewife who on Monday
wants pound Of butter left at her
home the following Thursday, can give
the deliveryman eight currently valid
stamps to cover the later delivery.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Maximum prices for all retail cuts Of
pork went into effect April /, and the
OPA will issue, in the immediate future,
similar schedules Of maximum retail
prices for beef, lamb, mutton, and veal.
OPA regards the action as a major blow
against the black market in meats and
O. step toward simplifying retail food
pricing.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Mrs. CressweU Is
Hostess To Gommos

Mrs. Charlotte Cresswell entertained
members Of the Gamma Club in her
home recently. Mrs. c. H. Carruth was
,co-hostess. At this meeting the aninver-
sary of the club was observed.
Mrs. Dan Comfort, president, presided
over a short business session after which
Mrs. Carruth conducted the program,
substituting for Mrs. S. H. Moss who
was i'll.
The following program was given:
Roll Call, What the Gamma Club means
to me.
History of the Club, Miss Pauline
Carter, for Mrs. Rhyme.
Club Song.
The Club adjourned to meet in the
home of Mrs. c. G. Van Keuren with
Mrs. B. w. Moore as co-hostess today.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Among those attending the W. M. u.
meeting in Jackson this week from Du-
rant were Mrs. NJ. D. Baine, Mrs. Andrew
Stevens and Mrs. J. P. Durham.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Magee Williams spent
a few days in Durant this week. Mrs.
Williams returned to Memphis and Mr..
Williams reported to camp at Ell Paso,
Texas.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Love Ford visited rela-
tives in Houston a few days this week
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
DELINQUENT ADVALOREM TAXES
City Of Durant, Mississippi

Default
assessed
legal hours
sell to the highest bidder
same appears of my towt:
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Miss Maggie Rivers of Tchula, Wis
tied in Durant over the week end.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Miss Cargill Howard, st. Louis, and
Miss Ann Howard, Ole Miss, were week
end visitors in Durant.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mrs. Guy Sharpe of Tchula, spent Fri
day in Durant.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mrs. Frank Edwards left Tuesday to
visit Mrs. Jack Edwards in Jackson 6
few days.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Theodore Dinas was with his father
this week end in Duck Hill.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Friends Of the Rev. E. s. Lewis, for
mer Methodist pastor here, will regret
TO learn that he is i'll.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
Lockhart.

Friends of Albert Dicken, son of Mr..
and Mrs. c. R. Dicken, of Ethel, and
grandson of Mrs. J. A. Dicken, will be
glad to know that he is stationed at
Groton, Connecticut, with the Air Corps,
Irumbell Field, as clerk.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Pvt. C. E. Ellard, Kcesier Field, Biloxi,
spent three days in Durant this week.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08
FuImer-Guerv Vows
Spoken A9rii End

Miss Mary Elizabeth Fulmer, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Fulmer, Of
Durant, became the bride of Sgt. John
Watson Guerry, formerly of Columbus,
now a member of the United States Air
Corps. The beautiful ceremony was
performed at high noon at the Metho-
dist Church in Durant last Friday The
Rev. Newton Guerry and the Rev. H. P.
Lewis officiated.
Roy Williams and James Odom lighted
the candles and Mrs. J. B. Cowan, of
Water Valley, was at the organ. Pre-
ceding the ceremony Mrs. Walter Odom
beautifully sang 81 Love You Truly"
and Because" Miss Rosa Wyse Ford,
of Goodman. gave violin solo, "Liebe-
straum." Mrs. Cowan played organ
soloes, "Indian Love CALI and Dearly
Beloved"
Miss Ruth Fulmer attended her sister
as maid of honor and Sgt. Guerry was
attended by his brother, Walker Guerry.
The bride entered on the arm of her
father. She was beautifully dressed in
navy blue crepe with white hat and navy
accessories with which she wore a cor
sage Of white gardenias. She carried
white prayer book.
After the vows we're pledged the bridal
couple knelt before the altar and Mrs.
Odom sang perfect Love-"
Immediately after the ceremony par
ents Of the bride entertained with an
informal wedding reception. for out-of-
town guests and close friends of the
family.
The lovely table was centered with
TERED wedding cake on top Of which was
perched a miniature bride and groom.
Mrs. Frank Edwards, Mrs. w. E. Thomas,
and Mrs. Walter Durham helped serve.
| Among the out-of-town persons at
tending the wedding we're: Mrs. N. L.
Guerry, Walker Guerry, Mrs. Watson
and Miss Ada Watson, all of Columbus;
the Rev. Newton Guerry and family,
Macon; Mrs. J. B. Cowan and Mrs. o. F.
Parsons, of Water Valley; Mr.. and Mrs.
Ras Branch, Boodman; Miss Rosa Wyse
Ford, Goodman; the Rev. j. NJ. Lewis
and family, McComb.
Charles P. Durham, in Jackson Monday.
Mrs. Joe Sutton and two daughters
from Louisiana, are visiting Mrs. F. NJ.
Sutton this week.
Friends of Mr.. John Owen will be
glad to know that he is able to walk
after being i'll for some time with his
foot.
Miss Fannie Robertson, formerly of
Durant, is in the Mayo Clinic at Roches-
ter, Minnesota.
Miss Dorothy Ann Durham is home on
visit
Mrs. j. W. Stevens and daughter, of
Jackson, were Durant visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Robertson, of Durant,
were Jackson visitors Thursday. They
visited his sisters there before he re-
turned to Camp Davis, North Carolina,
\ Sunday.
Mrs. r. c. Elmore of Durant, spent
the week end in McComb with her sis
ter, Miss Marybelle Perkins.
Friends of Audrey Robertson will be
glad to hear that she is improving after
being ill for some time.
Miss Beulah Shepard, Of Idaho, is vis-
iting friends in Durant this week.
C. X. Dicken of Ethel, visited his
mother, Mrs. J. A. Dicken, and sister,
Miss Elizabeth Dicken, Sunday.
Miss Lois Hutchison of Sails, spent
the week end with her aunt, Mrs. Mary
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The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mr.. Cliff Reeves, Birmingham, Ala.
is visiting friends in Durant this week
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mrs. John James returned with Mr.
James to Bauxite, Ark, Sunday with
their little son.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mrs. Dick Holmes Of West, shopped in
Durant Friday.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Magee and family
have moved to New Orleans, and the
W. C. Stonestreets are now occupying
the Magee home.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mrs. S. E. Rutledge of Lexington,
visited in Durant Friday.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Maxwell and baby
of Jackson, visited Mrs. John Maxwell
Saturday and Sunday.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Of Kosciusko, visited Mrs. Jessie Lewis
Tuesday.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

signature and seal Of office this the 30h day of March,
MRS c. W. CRESSWELL, Tax Collector, Durant Mississippi
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mrs. Weir Kyle met her brother, Pvt.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

r. J. Deckard, Jr, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. J. Deckard. Sr., of Lafayette
Indiana, formerly of Durant, has been
commissioned as Ensign in the Navy
He is the grandson of Mrs. J. A. Dicken
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

W. c.. Martin, Jr., and Earl Downer,
both in the Navy at San Diego, are
spending some time with homefolk.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Miss Artie Johnson spent Monday in
Jackson.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Charles P. Durham, in Jackson Monday
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mrs. Joe Sutton and two daughters
from Louisiana, are visiting Mrs. F. NJ.
Sutton this week.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Deelyn Smith, San Diego, visited Miss
Lena Armstrong this week.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Friends of Mr.. John Owen will be
glad to know that he is able to walk
after being i'll for some time with his
foot.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Durham and Mrs.
mrs. s. c. Ray went to Jackson Tues
day. Mrs. Durham and Mrs. Ray will
remain for the w. M. U. convention as
they are two of the delegates.
The Durant news., 1943-04-08

Sgt Paul Lane, Camp Shelby, was q
visitor in Durant Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-08-27
EIDES LEAVING FOR
 NEW HOME IN JUNEAU

Couple of Wrangell's "swell" peo- ple-Mr. and Mrs. Gil Eide are leaving in the morning for ttheir new home in Juneau where Mr Eide, former science teacher and basketball coach here, will be on the Juneau High teaching staff. The Eides came here two years ago from Montana, where MT Eide was an instructor, and have become since one of Wrangells most popu- lar couples. Mrs. Eide, who says she is just going to "rest" when she gets to the Capital City, has been one of Wrangell's best busi- ness "pinch hitters," doing yeoman service when help was scarce at The Mode, the Post Office and Mundy's office at the dock. Gil has been working all season in the fishing industry. Best of luck t0 the Efaes in theiT Rem field.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-08-27
U. S. GIVES FRENCH COMMITTEE CONDITIONAL
 WARTIME RECOGNITION

WASHINGTON President Roose- velt Thursday night announced con- ditional American recognition of the French Committee of National Liberation subject 10 the military requirements of the Allied com mand" and for the duration of the war or until the French can set up their desired form or government.
 In a formal statement cOinciding with announcement also of British recognition of the Committee head ed by Charles de Gaulle and Henri Giraud as co-chairmen, the Presi- dent said, "the government of the United States takes note with sym pathy of the desire of the Commit tee to be regarded as the body quail flied to ensure the administration and defense of French interests. The extent to which It may be pos sible to give effect to this desire must, however, be reserved for con sideration in each Case as it arises.
 Recognition of the French Com mittee by the U. S. and Britain was followed today with the announce ment from Moscow of the Soviets' recognition.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-08-27
NEWsBoY DELIVERS IN ITALY

STEUBENVILLE o. Sgt. Geo. (Billy) Glessner, tail-gunner on a U. S. bomber, is probably the first American "newsboy" to be decor ated for bravery after delivering his papers.
 Out on raiding expedition over Sicily, Glessner dropped a copy of the Steubenville Herald-Star from the skies over the Italian mainland.
 Wounded on the trips, h e "newsy'' had told Capt. Jack Pre- ble, fellow member of his Mediter- ranean bomber squadron and form CT Herald-Star staff member, ''he would like to be the first newsboy to deliver a Herald-Star to Italy"
 He delivered the paper II right" Preble reported, but he got all shot up doing it."
 Glessner was awarded the Pur- pie Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster for bravery in the, sky battle which followed dsifvsEYsf his newsEaSsE~
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-08-27
MOuntbatten Named Commander
 In.SOutheaSt Asia
By Associated Press

Lord Louis MountDatten, newly appointed supreme commander in Southeast Asia arrived in Washing ton yesterday and made clear that American, Chinese and British fore es will share in the forthcoming op- erations in Burma.
 He went immediately into con- ference with Admiral Ernest King, U. S. commander of the fleet and Chief of Naval Operations.
 Lord Mountbatten, who in recent months has been Chief ofCombined Operations in Britain, is the first Briton named to a post of supreme Allied command since the United States entered the VISIT and at 43, by far the youngest High-born Lord Mountbatten already is well on the way to becoming a legendary figure in Great Britain. As head of the Commandos he has the distinc- tion of holding high rank in the Army, Navy and Air Force although his status as Lieutenant General and as Air Marshal are of an honor ary nature. In Naval rank, he is Vice Admiral.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-08-27
COAST GUARD BAND
 WILL GIVE CONCERT
 HERE ON SEPTEMBER 7

The Coast Guards widely herald ed 35-piece band will play con cert in the ANB hall here on Sep tember ', it was announced today by Port Captain John Examiner on receipt of information from Capt. F A. Zeusler, commanding the Coast Guard in Alaska The band reported to be one or the best ser vice musical organizations in the north, is making a tour of commun- ities where Coast Guard units are established.
 Music lover Gov. Gruening, hard pressed for time, went to hear the band for mot more than 10 min utes.' Result Pressing matters waited; Chief Executive stayed nearly an hour; urged Capt. zeusler to get his band out around so other Alaskans might hear it. Wrangells opportunity will be Sept. 2.
 The public is invited to attend. There is no charge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-08-27
ALLIED PLIERS POUR IT ON IN ITALY

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN No. Africa-Wayes of Lightning fight CTS, shooting their way across Italy at tree-top height, opened one of the wars most successful air at taeks Wednesday when Flying Fort resses and Liberators smashed Fog gia airdrome and its ten satellite fields and the railroad yards into smoking ruins. Completely surpris- ing air and ground crews, the twin Allied Lightnings darted oyer their targets with cannon and machine guns splitting a hail of lead which cut down swaths of fleeing Germans and Italians and set strings of bright fires in hangars and planes.
 Then the Liberators and Fortress es arrived on the scene to tumble their heavy loads At least six en- emy planes were knocked out of the sky, raising to 175 the number of Axis planes destroyed since last Thursday. Altogether, fifteen Allied planes were lost.