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Evening star., 1943-07-21
| Slow Advance
| In Sicily Seen
| By Eisenhower
BY the Assoeiated Press

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTH AFRICA, July 21.-Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower declared to-
day he was confident of a complete
Allied victory in Sicily. but that the
task facing British and Canadian
forces was one of bitter ighting
with a generally slow advance.
Due to the nature Of the terrain
and the location of the enemy
forces, the task facing the (British)
9Th Army, including Canadian
forces, is one of bitter fighting with
a generally slow advance" the AL
lied commander in chief said.
The (American) 7th Army Is max
ing a more or less rapid advance
through weaker resistance, thus
overrunning substantial portions of
the island and confining the enemy
to progressively smaller areas"
The commander in chief made his
statements at his first press con-
ference since late last month.
Evening star., 1943-07-21
'Msunders standing
OF owl Procedure
Blamed in |ckes' Talk
News Agency DecIores
Method of Clearance
Wos Misinterpreted

The Office Of War Information
said today that although the
controversial speech of Secretary
of the Interior Ickes was deliv-
cred in New York yesterday be-
fore a clearance was completed,
because of a misunderstanding
the owl raised no policy objec-
tionS" to the Secretary's remarks.
At the same time White House
Secretary Stephen Early said owl
retains responsibility for passing on
such speeches and that setting up
of the Once OF War Mobilization,
which seeks among other things to
prevent inter-agency disputes, had
not relieved Owl of its job.
Mr.. Ickes told the Sales Execu-
tives Club of New York that any
criticism of the conduct OF the war
effort should be directed against
businessmen who are actually run
ming things rather than bureau
crafts" and New Dealers" Chair
man Donald NJ Nelson of the War
Production Board, singled out with
1t. Gen. William S. Knudon and
Lease-Lend Administrator Stettin-
ius by Mr.. Ickes, refused today to
comment on the Secretary's speech.
Submitted Saturday.
owl said the speech was submit
ted for clearance late Saturday aft
ernoon. Clearance was started Mon
day morning. The remainder of the
owl statement follows: ..
Meanwhile, a few minor changes
had been made by the Department
of the Interior, and some officials OF
that department, due to misunder-
standing, believed that these changes
represented owl clearance. There
upon the speech was released.
Although this release occurred
before owl had actually completed
clearance, 1t is apparent that the
Department Of the Interior acted in
good faith in the matter and that
there was no conscious effort made
to violate the owl speech clearance
procedures.
For the record, clearance was
completed without any policy objec-
tions having been raised"
When reporter asked Mr.. Early
il the Ickes speech came under the
presidential ban on airing of gov
ernmental controversies in the press,
Mr.. Early said:
The setting up of the new ofiice
(See TCKES page A-3)
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Rail Bridge in Burma
Bombed by Americans
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW DELHI. July 21.-Heavy and
medium bombers OF the United
States 10th Air Force yesterday
heavily attacked the Myitnge rail-
way bridge on the important. jap
anese- held Mandalay-R -Rangoon rail
line in South Central Burma, a
United States headquarters COM
munique said today.
About 80 tons Of bombs were
dropped on the bridge during the
concentrated attack. One forma-
ton reported that bombs were seen
to straddle the 150-foot span for
It's entire length, but resulting smoke
made accurate assessment of dam
age impossible. Other formations
reported hits on the north approach
and in the center, and additional
possible hits.
The Mu River railroad bridge was
attacked by B-25s, with both direct
and near hits reported.
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Raid on Purumushiro Was Easy
No Planes Lost, Flyers Report

The hombers were from the Army
11th Air Force, which has done the
lions share OF all flying In the Aleu-
tiaEls In the last year,
Returning pilots reported the
bombing was no more difficult than
flights against Japanese bases on
American islands in the Aleutians
They came out Of the overcast into
clear Skies above Paramushiro and
looked down on = square mile OF
military installations. They saw
some Japanese planes, but none that
wanted to fight.
Only light antiaircraft fire was
met Bombs were dropped near
(See PARAMUSHIRO. Hs9e A-6,)
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Pope May Consider Moving
Residence, Nozi Radio Says

BY the Associated Press.
The Berlin radio, quoting what it
said was competent Vatican cir
cles," reported today that in the
event of further air raids on Rome
Pope Plus XII would consider the
removal of his residence from Vat
lean City to one of the papal palaces
within Rome.
The broadcast, which was recorded
by the Associated Press. said ..he
Pope wants to express that he is
not only the head of the Catholic
Church but also Is the Bishop of
Rome, and that he therefore is de-
termined to share the dangers and
fate of the city's population"
The broadcast added that ''it is not
only of Importance to the Pope that
Vatican City be spared from enemy
air raids but also that Rome itself
will not be exposed to enemy at
tacks."
The broadcast was in line with the
attempts of Axis propagandists to
arouse agitation abroad against
further bombing OF Rome.
A partial text OF Vatican radio
announcement saying Pope Plus
XII visited damaged areas of Rome
shortly after the American bomb
ing raid Monday was issued yester-
day by the Ministry Of Information
in London.
The ministry recorded the broad
cast, which it said was made in Eng
lish for Great Britain and Ireland.
This afternoon after the bonn
bardment of Rome the holy father
went to visit and console the VIC
tins, part of the flock of his own
diocese" the broadcast said.
Accompanied solely by Msgr
Montini, Without any escort or
cortege, his holiness left the Vati-
can about pm, Rome time, and
went directly to the Basilica of San
Lorenzo, one of seven churches Of
the Eternal City which had been hit.
There before the ruins of the
Church of the Basilica, SO famous
for its old frescoes. he prayed for
some moments. He was at once
recognized by the people who made
him the object of great demon
stration of gratitude and affection.
The holy father then went on
foot through the bombed district,
one of the most populated of Rome,
consoling and blessing the peo-
ole * e."
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Roosevelt Asks Action
To Prevent Race Riots
BY the Associated Press.

o5 tue AsSoclateo PfeSs.
President Roosevelt has asked the
Attorney General and heads of sew
eral other Government agencies ito
give special attention to the prob
lem" of race riots in this country.
The Presidents action was dis
closed in a letter to Representative
Marcantonio (American Labor, New
York;, who had written the Chief
Executive about riots in Beaumont,
Tex, and Detroit.
Mr.. Roosevelt told Mr.. Marcan-
tonic he shared his feeling that the
recent outbreaks of violence in wide
ly scattered parts Of the country en-
danger our national unity and COM
fort our enemies" >..
Il am sure" the President said.
every true American regrets this
Evening star., 1943-07-21
First U. S. Ships Reach
Turkey Via Inland Seq
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
IZMIR, Turkey, July 2l.-The first
Allied shipping to reach Turkey di-
rectly through the Mediterranean
from, the United States since the
North African campaign has ar
rived in this Southern Turkish port
without incident. ts
The vessels were three mediums
sized freighters which sailed from
the Atlantic seaboard with military
and civilian supplies for Turkey.
mostly lease-lend goods.
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Chinese Troops .Roid
Jop-HeId Huongkuo
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHUNGKING, July 21.-Chinese
troops made successful raid on the
Japanese-occupied island of Huang-
kua, on the Fukien coast some go
miles south Of Foochow, killing
many enemy troops. taking several
prisoners and capturing boatload
Of supplies, q high command COM
munique announced today.
In Chekiang Province, Japanese
troops attacking Chinese positions
southeast of Linghu were repulsed
and lost a large quantity of mill
tary supplies, 1t added.
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Dr.. Kinder Returns
For Concert Toniqht

DR.. Hans Kinder, perma-
nent conductor of the Nation
al Symphony Orchestra. will
return to the podium at the
Water Gate tonight. Dorothy
Maynor will be soloist. During
the broadcast portion of the
concert, to be heard over The
Evening Star Station. WMAL,
from 9 to $50 o'clock, the
orchestra will play Men
delssohn's Symphony No. 4
in A MaN,r."
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Ey the Associated Press

HEADQUARTERS, ALASKA DE-
FENSE COMMAND, July al
Alaska pilots training in combat
flying over Kiska celebrated today
their raid on Paramushiro, from
which they returned without the
loss of a plane. The raid on
Paramushiro, Japan's northernmost
military base, was made Monday.
The attack came as a logical de-
veiopment after the American oc-
cupation Of Attu. 1t had long been
expected and prepared for, with
japanese shipping being swept from
the Northern seas by naval surface
vessels.
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Japs Lose Three
Ships in Effort
To Aid Munda
Cruiser, z Destroyers
Sunk by U. S. Planes;
Fourth Probably Lost
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN !.
THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC,
July 21-American bombers were
credited today with sinking q 4.
cruiser and two destroyers OF q
japanese convoy attempting
vainly to run the Allied sea and
air blockade around the big
Munda air base in the Solomons.
A force of three light cruisers. six 4;
destroyers and two transports. ur-.
doubtedly seeking to aid the hard
pressed garrison at Munda, was
spotted by Catalina flying boats
shortly after midnight yesterday in
vella Gulf just west of Kolomban-
CARA Island. -
The Catalinas followed the convoy:
until strong formations of Liberia
.ors, Mitchells and Avenger bomb
ers arrived with bombs which blast
ed at least three warships to the.
bottom and sent the remainder
fleeing or limping northward. I,
Destroyer Probably Sunk.
A third destroyer was listed az
probably sunk, and a transport and.
yet another destroyer were damageds
Four bombers were lost two
Mitchells and two Avengers. =
The action, described in todaya
communique from the headquarters
of Cen Douglas Macarthur, served
to maintain steady pressure on
Munda, big airbase on New Georgia
Island, which has been hit by land,
sea and air attack since the Soutn-
west Pacific offensive started on
July /.
Supply or reinforcement of Munda
has been rendered dangerous and
difficult" the communique said, and
"a slow but constant deterioration
of his (the enemy's) beleagueredF
garrison can be expected unless our
blockaded ring can be broken" -
This fourth attempt to crack the
Munda blockade brought to II the
number of Japanese warships listed;
ofncially as having been sunk in the
fast-spreading Allied offensive in
the Solomons. Five more are con-
sidered probably lost.
Many Bases Attacked.
Allied ground forces moving slow
ly in on Munda were aided yester-
day by Dauntless dive bombers
which dropped 18 tons of bombs on
japanese gun positions along a
perimeter about two miles east OF
the airdrome.
An enemy destroyer at anchor in
| the harbor of Sarong, Dutch New
Guinea, and medium sized cargo
ship of the coast there were bombed
with unobserved results by wide
ranging bombers which also:
Attacked the Kahili airdrome on
Bougainville Island. starting numer-
Gus fires and explosions with AZ tons
of bombs: ..-e.
Set ablaze the fuel dump at the
Alexishafen airdrome on New
Guinea;
Started large fires among supply
dumps and installations at Madang,
New Guinea:
Bombed the airdrome at Cape
Chatter on Timor Island. setting
more than 30 fires which merged
into one large conf1agration" and
Struck the town and barracks
area of Koepang on Timor at night.
starting seven large and numerous
small fires,
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Brituin Hos 5th Quiet Nioht

LONDON, July 81 tE). - Britain
enjoyed another raid-free night last
night-th NTH successive night to
pass without the sounding of an
alert anywhere In the United King
dom.
Evening star., 1943-07-21
Berlin Broadcasts
Report
OF New Rome Raid
Observers in London
Regard Night Attock
As Highly Unlikely
Mediterranean Sea
Picture on Page A-I6.)
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 21.-The Berlin
radio reported today that Rome
had been raided again last night
by Allied planes. The broad
cast, recorded by Reuters, was
not Immediately confirmed by
any other sources, however.
The German announcer said de-
tails of the reported raid were not
yet known.
Nothing was known of such a raid
here and observers considered a
night attack on Rome highly un-
likely. pointing out that leaflets
dropped by American airmen during
Mondays raid said specifically the
attack was being made by daylight
to guarantee accuracy.
Observers also pointed out that
the leaflets mentioned the possibility
that Axis rlanes might be used to
drop bombs and lend credibility to
propaganda claims that the Allies
were deliberately destroying cultural
monuments.
A Rome broadcast recorded by the
Associated Press last night said King
Victor Emmanuel of Italy had placed
100000 lire nominally $52,60O at
the disposal of Rome's governor for
| the aid of impoverished families
that have remained victims of the
enemy'S air raid"
Evening star., 1943-07-21

(See ICKES, Page ABB
Evening star., 1943-07-21

(See COX, Page A-3.'
Evening star., 1943-07-21

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages Tx and 2-x Of this edition OF
The star. supplementing the news OF
the regular home delivered edition.
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08
BETHEL

The WOmen's Society for Chris
tian Service was entertained Fri
day night at the home of Mrs. Lena
Morris. with good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley G. Hastings
spent a part of last week with Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. DuntOn. at Long
Island. n. Y.
The election of officers as fol-
lows: President. Mrs. Agnes Phil
lips: vice-president. Mrs. nellie
Williams; secretary. Mrs. Isabel
Bell; treasurer. Mrs. Luzzeta Phil
lips.
Mrs. Earl Allen. who has been
employed in Wilmington. is spend
ing some time at her home here.
Mrs. Julia Moore is visiting rel
atives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Eley Cordrey is a patient
in the Milford Memorial Hospital
and is improving very nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Moore. of
Seaford, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Garfield Moore on Sunday
Mrs. Harry Williams is spending
two weeks in Staten Island. y. Y,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Dicker-
son.
Misses Genevieve and Ruth Spry.
Miss Peggy Furniss left today to
resume their studies at Westmin-
ster. Md
Wilbur Eskridge. who is en-
ployed in Wilmington. was visiting
his parents. oveI the weekend. Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Eskridge.
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08

ably destined to drop several mil
lions in 1914. Most of the decline
will be of men voters, thus giving
votes of women a greater weight.
However, it will still be true that
male voters will considerably out
number them.
The Republican women may be
right in assuming that the situa-
ton will give their own Party an
advantage. There is perhaps a
psychological reason for this. The
thinking of women, as their record
in jury service declares, is apt to
be quite definite, brushing aside
extraneous circumstances and MAX
ing arrow-fiights to the target. To
the average woman, the present ad-
with its dubieties, fu-
tilities and "directives," seems en-
in eXtraneous circum-
stances. This applies only to the
home front, but that is where wo-
men function. What the American
will say with her vote
about rationed food. food prices
and the points thereon may be
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08
CANNON

William Hill, III. of Wilmington.
has been visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Hill, for some time'
before he enters the service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde James and
friends of Philadelphia spent. Sun
day at their home here. Their
daughter, Margarete, returned
home with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Richards OF
Greenwood, called on Mr.. and Mrs.
John Cannon on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burton and
son spent Saturday and Sunday in
Wilmington visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Bertha Trivets spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Wilmington
and Reading, Pa, visiting rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Val Lewis of Mil
ford were Sunday visitors with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Workman.
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08
FELTON, Methodist Church
and Circuit

Rev. john X. DIehls Minister
Services for Sunday, October 10:
FELTON.-The Church School
session at 9:45 A. NJ. Charles Bos-
tic. Jr.. general superintendent.
Rally Day will be observed in all
the departments under the direc-
tion of the respective superintend-
ents.
The morning worship service at
1880 o'clock. Sermon by the pas
tor. Theme: Rebuilding Broken
Affairs" The Junior Choir will
sing in this service.
A special Rally Day program
will be presented in the evening
service beginning at 7:30, by mem
bers of the Church School.
MANSHIP.-The Church School
session at II A. NJ, in charge OF
the Supt.. Willard Jester.
MASTEN'S.-A Rally Day pro-
gram will be presented in this
church combining the Sunday
School and worship service begin
ming at p. NJ. The Gospel in
CrayOn" will he given by the pas
tor. illustrating his theme in cray
on drawing executed while speak
ing.
VIOLA.-The Church School ses-
sion at II A. NJ. in charge of Supt.
Lowell ROLAND.
Rally Day will be observed in all
the departments of the school,. In
the evening service beginning at
7:3O. the pastor will present "The
Gospel in Crayon." a feature illus
trating his theme in crayon draw
ing executed while speaking.
We will buy red ripe tomatoes
until they freeze Week days until
Friday noon. Frank Clendaniel. Inc.
lincoln Phone Milford 122 oo-u
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08
MILFORD NECK

While some people are saying,
1t can't be done.
They are constantly being sur
prised
By somebody's doing it."
Methodist Church
Rev. ID. Z. Wood, Pastor
Sunday. October 10.
2 P. M.-Sunday School.
Let us rally round the banner
of our Lord and Savior
3 P. M.-Sermon by the pastor.
"The voice of rejoicing and sal
walton is in the tabernacles of the
righteous. Psalm 11S:15.
Mrs. Frank Austin has returned
from vacationing with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Ethel Lingo, of Staten
Island. N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. French. Sr.,
were luncheon guests of Mrs. w. E.
Mills, of Milford, on Thursday.
Edgar Russell, of New Castle.
visited his sister. Mrs. John Mack
lin, on Saturday evening.
mo good thing will He withhold
from them that walk uprightly."-
Psalm S4:11.
Do not allow yourself to get
down, spiritually; come out to
your church this Sunday.
We will buy red ripe tomatoes
until they freeze. Week days until
Friday noon. Frank Clendaniel, Inc.
Lincoln. Phone Milford 1913. Os-H
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08
L.EWES

Mr.. and Mrs. George Carey and
son Of Seaford, spent the past week
end in Lewes with MIR. Carey's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Polk Carey at
their residence ON Kings Highway.
Mrs. Archie Brittingham and
twin daughter and son, Chip and
Judy, who are spending some time
In Seaford with Mrs. Brittingham' s
sister, Mrs. Raymond Rinker, were
the guests over the weekend of
Private Brittingham's mother, Mrs.
Grace Brittingham at her home on
Mulberry street.
Captain Jessie H. Morris. of
Lewes, one of Delaware's first
WAC officers candidate, recently
promoted to that rank in the Wo-
mans Army, has been transferred
to Atlantic City, N. j., from Wash
ington. Captain Morris is stationed
at the redistribution center of the
Army Air Corps in the Crane build
ing at the New Jersey resort Mrs.
John L. Morris, her mother, is now
spending a few days in Atlantic
City with her daughter.
Mrs. Richard A. Shields, wife of
the superintendent of the Lewes
Special School District, has return
ed from st. Louis, Mo-. where she /
spent several weeks with her SON
in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Grum Cannon, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Y. Schiermer-
horn of Wilmington, are spending
this week at their Lewes Beach
home, and with Mrs. Schiermer-
horns parents at Ocean View.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Warrington
have as their guest, their daughter.
Mrs. Richard Moss of Lakehurst.
N. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams and
daughter Louise. spent the week
end in Wilmington with friends
and relatives.
The Bethel Cleaners Sunday
school class of the Methodist Beth
Il Church, held a covered dish lun-
,heon in the Sunday school room
IN Thursday evening.
Miss Ella Twilley of Philadelphia
S spending some time in Lewes
With her sister. Mrs. Lola Baker.
Archie Lynch is confined to the
3eebe Hospital because of illness.
Private Walter Donovan. Jr., of
he U. S. Army. stationed at Nor
ok. Va. is spending a ten-day
in Lewes with his par
nts, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dono-
an and family.
We will buy red ripe tomatoes
Intil they freeze. Week days until
'riday noon. Frank Clendaniel, Inc.
lincoln. Phone Milford 1913. os-tf
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08
WARWICK

Funeral services were held al
Conley's Chapel on Saturday after
noon at 300 o'clock for Mrs. Pru-
dence E. Davidson, who died on
Thursday morning at her home in
Lewes at the age of 80 years. In
terment was made in. adjoining
cemetery.
Lieutenant James Short has re-
turned to Camp Edwards, Mass,
after a ten-day furlough with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. Short
A surprise birthday party was
given Mrs. Dolly Lawson on Satur-
day evening, the 25th of September.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
]. r. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. w. C..
Cordrey. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. S. Cor
drey, Mrs. Effie Lawson. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Cordrey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Dodd. Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Lawson and son, of Harbeson, and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Warrington.
Charlie Dukes visited his sister,
Mrs. Horace Wilson, on Saturday,
near Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Davis and
Anne. of Oak Orchard,
were recent Sunday evening guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ewing, of
Love Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linden Short spent
the weekend at their cottage at
We will buy red ripe tomatoes
until they freeze. Week days until
Friday noon. Frank Clendaniel, Inc.
Lincoln. Phone Milford 1913. os-n
Milford chronicle., 1943-10-08
REDEEM

There will be services at Nc
Colley's Church Sunday as fol
lows: Sunday School at P. NJ, in
charge of Mr.. Walker; preaching
at 3 P, M. by Rev. Campbell.
The next meeting of the Women s
Society for Christian Service will
be held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Burton ON Friday
evening, October Is. Ladies, please
bring cakes as ice-cream and cake
will be for sale. Also bring a pack
age for the fish-pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Handy Mcgee. of
Roxana, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Rust were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Rust and family on Saturday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burton en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hurley and daughter. Gladys Lou,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton. Mrs.
Robert Burton and Billy Belts on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton Penuel and
family called on Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Clendaniel and family Wednes-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rust and son
Lester and Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Rust called on Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Rust and family Friday evening.
Mrs. Charles C. Donovan and Mrs.
John o. Donovan called on Mr..
md Mrs. Robert Burton Monday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paris Burton called
IN Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Donovan .
IN Thursday evening. g
We will buy red ripe tomatoes
ntil they freeze. Week days until
'riday noon. Frank Clendaniel, Inc
lincoln. Phone Milford 1913. os-n