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Evening star., 1943-06-05
Allied Big Bombers
MonopoIize Skies
Over New Guinea
Seventh Ruid Made
On Loe-Wewok Area
Without Opposition
BY the Associated Press.

DS lttc ASSOCldtSu TltSS.
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
AUSTRALIA. June 5.-Masters and
virtual monopolists of the New
Guinea skies. big bomberS of 1t Gen.
George C. Kenney are putting on
the most impressive show of con-
centrated air assault yet unleashed
in the Southwest Pacific.
When Liberia tors and Flying Fort
terday on airdromes in the vicinity
of Wewak, New Guinea, they in
creased to 174 tons the weight Of
bombs dropped in seven recent raids.
made on that enemy base and one
at Lac. Yet not a single Japanese
plane has taken the air to oppose de-
livery Of such heavy blows.
The only opposition has been sup
piled by aircraft fire and there
are signs that ever it is waning.
Whereas in other raids the ack-ack
was described as intense, todays
communique said that yesterday
over WeWak it was sporadic" and
all the raiders returned safely.
Their bombs set off explosions. be-
lieved to be from ammunition and
fuel dumps. Fires observed on the
alrfleldS of Dagua, Boram and We
wax appeared to De burning planes.
The communlque contained a de.
layed report of a raid June 3 by Cat
allnas on the airdrome and seaplane
,, base OF Babo, Dutch New Guinea.
in which bombs started one fuel fire
so intense that it lighted up the
raldlng planes at height of 900 feet
and could be seen for 40 miles aWav.
Small-scale raids also were re-
ported on Tlmor ard the japanese
float plane base OF Taberfane in the
Aroes, in which one of nine inter-
ceptlng float planes was DESTROYED
and two damaged.
The sooner you get that War saw
Evening star., 1943-06-05
Mitzi Mayfair Files
Bankruptcy Petition
BY the Associated Press.

bS tilt f-SSOSidteU fieSS.
NEW YORK, June 5.-Mitzi Hoff-
man. New York dancer known pro-
fessionally as Mitzi Mayfair. yes
terday filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in Federal Court. She
listed liabilities for Sll.359 and no
assets except 5000 in exempt items.
In her petition. the dancer said
she was employed by Roxy Theater,
Inc. and has two-Week contract
at $1,000 week, which began May
26. She also stated that she has
contracts for several other engage
ments.
Miss Mayfair was one of a group
OF American entertainers who per-
formed for American troops in
North Africa several months ago.
Evening star., 1943-06-05
Federal Judge Sentences
Stephan to Die July 7

Bv the Associated Press
DETROIT, June 5.-Federal Judge
Arthur j. Tuttle. imposing the death
sentence for the third time on Max
Stephan, today set July as the
date for the traitors execution at
the Federal correctional institution
at Milan, Mich.
Evening star., 1943-06-05

There are more than 10 conven-
lent branch ofiices for Star "Want
Ads located throughout the city.
Evening star., 1943-06-05
Nurse Training Bill
Passed by Senate
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate passed yesterday and
sent back to the House for action
on amendments a bill to provide for
the training OF 5000 nurses for the
armed forces and governmental and
Evening star., 1943-06-05
Don't Get Caught in a
Priority Jam

-. but take the necessary steps to put
your home in order for the duration
There is no more important thing to do than
INSULATING. 1t means economy in fuel;
assurance of comfort summer and winter
for insulating not only keeps summer heat
out; but makes every unit of heating of 1907
value in winter
The Rock Wool we use and the Eberlv Plan
way of doing the work, make sure of most
practical results. Right NOW we have the
Rock Wool.
PAINTINC-tha is another item of
maintenance and upkeep that should have
attention right away. The Dupont Paint
we use is the strongest guarantee of
protection.
Better let an Eberly Plan Supervisor give
your home a careful check.up-on what
ought to be done; and can be done-placns
the work in the hands of Eberly Plan trained
craftsmen-with only one modest overhead
instead of maryland ONE responsibility
OURS.
The Eberly Financing Plan extends its Convenient,
confidential and cooperative budget plan of payment.
Evening star., 1943-06-05

Something to sell? Something to
buy? Use Star want Ad." Phone
MA. 5000.
Evening star., 1943-06-05
LOST.

RATION BOOKS 90 No l. issued to John
H. Thomas. 639 N. Bromley ave, Scranton
Pa and Carrie R. Thomas. $50 N. Brom-
lev ave, scranton. Pa e.
RATION BOOKS AND ?, in the, name Of
200 Research Institute.
RATION BOOK NO. l. in safewsy at Falls
ANRLN PlaSi DEaNo e5u53 K h a. aSSSTss
s.s Nc. :. Boy ~. Va. va FANS '"a5eA s.
RATION BOOK NO. /, issued to Mrs. Sally
sprine. Md. sH. 95s1. e
RATION BOOK NO. .. issued to Lila King,
1923 Conn ave. Apt. 511. Phone Me
RATION, BOOKS NOS. ] AND ?. issued
R: F. 3. No. 8. Box 90. Vienna. Va
. RATION BOOKS No. 2, issued to Charles
Y; Mcvey, 3rd. and Edith Reno McVey
"l3l Bancroft pl. NV.
R1NGs--Diamond engagement ring also
diamond wedding rink. attached to safety
pin; missing since Monday evening. Lib
eral reward. Phone Glebe 81 81
sPEcTAeLEs Ss oed ed,omum steel RIMS in
Drug Store. Dupont Circle or in circle
Reward MI 267s
SUGAR RATION BOOKS. issued to cecil
Uhle I'd, Arl.. va GL 5972 "
TIRE RATION COUPON No, 47sl7. issued
to Stanley p Barber 5:3 Elm ave, Ia
koma PARK, MD. %
Sl. ho "a B2s5,s g aars1 T. se fsT9 4
ave. Chicago, Iii. 1886 legation. 5.
WALLET-Brown; lost at 18th and NJ SITS.
NV. l:45 am. May % containing Sl62,
draft and and rson ela sea
TO William Freeman Hill Box 7os, Alex
WALLET, dark Town, leather: owner 5
name stamped inside, containing cash,
laundry check, railroad ticket, draft card,
papers. vic. Brookville rd.; Taylor St, Ga.
6404 Ga. St.. Chevy Chase. Md. Oh: Ol02.
WAR, RATION BOOK NO. /. issued to
Josephine Horigan. 200 Conn. ave. NV
WAR RATION o. BOOK, issued to Adam
pssSf ca All nslnnf @ !a APT "S
WAR RATION BOOK No. 2 Carrie How
kins, 1347 Corcoran St NV. g.
WAR, RATION BOOK No, l, issued to
David ratoma N PsTS Me s "eossnd
EAh RAeS n9ok va NO Ca. WY Tsfe sis
WAR RATION BOOK No. .. issued to
ave. NV MI 1O5s.
WAR RATIoNING BOOK NO ]. issued
and Edward A. Howell. Rockville. Nd. g.
WRIST wATCH--Yellow gold lady's Benrus
einia Andes. Franklin 6.lo. u
WRIST WATCH, mans silver, Hamilton.
Monday evening. May 31st, at Airport or
RE $500. Ext "a, during day. or 81 81
2094 in evening.
WRIST WATCH-Elein, diamond, with
platinum case 2141 Eye st. NV. Apt.
sos. RE. 1875 Reward.
WRIST WATCH-Lady's orlendorph, gold,
with > diamonds: bet. 18th and 14th sts.
on Park road, or in front Of telephone Of
nee on 18th st. Reward. DI. 1919. s.
REPORT ABANDONED STRAY ANIMALS
to the Animal Protective Association for
Humane Disposition, Hillside 1O7S. Pres
Evening star., 1943-06-05

The sooner you get that War saw
lngS stamp in your book the sooner
you will get victory i'm the bag.
Evening star., 1943-06-05
FOUND.

REPORT ABANDONED STRAY ANIMALS
to the Animal Protective Association for
Humane DISPOSITION. Hillside 1918. Pres.
ent facilities limited to these only.
Evening star., 1943-06-05
LOST.

"A" GAS, RATION BOOK, issued TO Miss
Rethesos. Md oliver e257
"A" AND &C" GAS RATION BOOKS, is
sued TO J. II. Curzon. 1870 Perry pl. Nv.
AMERICAN AIRL1NE5 TICKET; marked
Seattle; dated Monday, June - Telephone
Mrs. Thomas Graham, AID. S464
BILLFOLD-Black ; gold stripes con-
tanning money, credit, social securitv rds
Yrsently needed matter; S. bps to or from
FTdsv sys ns euard or vGny re
turned at once, S. P. Nicaerson. iiS P ST.
NV. North aS6S.
BILLFoLD-Black leather, initials w. v
and permit, draft card: also personal cards:
BE, bet, Sh aRd N 1T9 M aso ans 10th and K
R1LLFoLD PIP g:gfn 9Th and 3th ts
cist mate. 1st class, u s. Navy Ii. 755,
BILLFoLD-smal black containing large
amount of money and large check; l4th
day Reward. Franklin 5945. s.
BILLFOLD. black containing 3 yellow gold
Iinss and sum of money, last Sat. 73l
3rd st. sw Me. s173. .
sols Ghan with ere
G CT Thorpe or5 'e1 RfWard ward No No 4s.s:. e0lSe
BROWN AND WHITE female Collie. no
Wsrd nag or Emaason s1ar VeIHy h4H Chevy Chase Re-
c GAS RATION BOOK S 447l4oK, .. con-
AZ a. eTPrsa; ssor a7s Ple,Ss return 9 t9
cross, National Naval Medical Center.
Bethesda. Md.
oAIRN TERRIER short-leeeed, female
Pet Mangsv eISgx AND rc yhe or eoar ier
pm Reward. sH sa44 van '''e'
COMPACT-Gold, round. with initials e
S,;s; 6 x" ,l,t lost on Conn ave near Maytower
to lost and found dept. Mavf1ower Hotel
sell D. Miner, e4l5 End st. ne. DU 1914.
Gas RAJ; RATION BOOK c. IN, IN Clarendon
duction Sta. Fort Myer, Va. Glebe $500
GAS RATION BOOKS B, Nos Ar-c43-
e .ol5 HORACE Reward n fustis' 1889 Irving St Col Col
G3;ASs GAS RATION BOOK. a. issued to Mabel
6As 6.XeE RATION R nooK 2sn. c. isS.sd E.i S
Va Falls Church 35e4-J. ~ ''' ''
GIAssEs-Gold. rimless; between sth St
ward s and Fnder Rsnnn cali I'd 1R sar Friday eve Re-
trimmed glass: ground to prescription Re
ward. AD 6506.
HANDBAG. green. initials IS. S. S."
Transit bus, Chevy Chase Circle. June 2nd'
Reward, keep money return rest. OR
LAPEL WATCH, ladys. yellow sold. vicin-
ity Hotel Shoreham, with single pearl
Reward: Sentimental attachment HO
1is4 after 6. or day, TR. 2424 Ext 146.
LEATHER B1LLFoLD Sunday noon, con-
tanning auto registration. drivers license
and gas ration book F991467G. all issued
10 Edgar T. Muse. Reward. OK. 2327 g.
Nc. > RATION BOOK, issued to K, c,
Dorff, 640S 45th pl.. Riverdale, Md
PIN WATCH-Antioue silver: Tuesday
evening. Reward. SH. 1898.
POCKETBOOK-Whit chain bead; lost in
taxi Friday mornins; containing money.
Personal papers; ration books, three , No. J. !.
Capitol St.; Lynford Shaffe, .5 E. Guern-
Eary and Frederick Barnes. GE 0s41.
fOCKETBoOK, lost in bank at North Cap
ltoi and H sts. or vicinity, containing
money, .sas ration book: drivers permit
and registration card. Liberal reward il
returned to Herbert G. Woodford 1925
18th st. NV.
RATION BOOKS Nos | and 2, Annie Eli1-
Meth Wise, 1898 9th st. NV. s.
Evening star., 1943-06-05

CAIRN TERRIER, short-lepeed. female.
pet. yellow and white, no tag collar.
lost Monday vic. Takoma PIX. Call after
nm. Reward SE. 1914
Evening star., 1943-06-05

RATION BOOKS Nos and 2, Annie Eliz-
Aheth Wise, 1928 9th st. NV. s.
Evening star., 1943-06-05

c GAS RATION BOOK 44714OK >, con-
tanning 6S c coupons; date issued 6/2 r43,
date expired, 9/2 2F43 Please return to
Field Director. American National Red
Cross. National Naval Medical Center,
RetheSda, Md
Evening star., 1943-06-05

GAS RATION BOOK. A issued TO Mabel
Hall Bowman. 4424 @ st. NV Ordway
Evening star., 1943-06-05

WRIST WATCH-Elgin. diamond, with
platinum case. 2141 Eye St NV. Apt
sos. RE. 1915. Reward.
WRIST WATCH-Lady's Orlendorph, gold,
with diamonds; bet. 9Th and 14th SITS.
on Park road, or in front Of telephone Of
nee on 18th st. Reward. DI. 1919. s.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-11
OUR PRINCIPLE

Of the and
atentY enforced that there shall be discrimination of
We take labor organization should
workers With
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Wore Crepe Dress

Mrs. Dillon wore soldier
blue crepe afternoon dress and
large black felt hat with
m atch ing blue trim. Her
flowers were gardenias in cor
sage bouquet
Mrs. Taylor chose a jade
green silk crepe street-length
dress, matching hat and a gar
denia corsage
A wedding breakfast was
held al Webster Hall and A
large evening reception took
place in the League of Catholic
Women
Sgt. and Mrs. Taylor left on
a short trip TO Chicago. and will
make their home near Fort Bel
voir. Va, where Sgt. Taylor IS
stationed in the engineering
division.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Mrs. Allan
Will Speak
At Citadel

Mrs. JOHN J. ALLAN OF
vi Chicago wife OF the terri
torial commander OF the Saliva
ton Army for the central states,
viii be guest speaker at a meet
ing OF the Salvation Army
Auxiliary Tuesday al 2;30 p. m.
in the Salvation Army Citadel,
Second ~ Bsgley avenues.
Mrs Allan will speak on the
work of the Salvation Army in
the war zones and in postwar
projects. She is president Of
the Central Territorial Home
League Department, and a
member Of the National Associ-
alton OF Social Workers.
Brig. Bert Morris missionary.
recently returned from China.
will speak on the refugee work
the Salvation Army has been
doing there Col. Julia Thomas.
accompanied by Mrs. Wilfred
de Csrteret. Will present a
musical program.
Mrs. Alfred c. Wilson, presi-
dent Of the auxiliary. and Mrs.
John F. Linehan, honorary
president. will preside at the
tea table
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Miss Dillon Married

Another north end marriage
Saturday morning was that Of
Miss Betty Dillon, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred J. Dillon.
and Sgt. Robert Taylor. son OF
Mr. and Mrs. a. j. Taylor.
st. Theresas Church was the
scene OF the marriage. The
Rev Fr. William Dillon. uncle
OF the bride, OF Windsor, Ont,
officiated
Mrs. Edward L. Gabriels was
matron Of honor and Miss
Catherine Lind was bridesmaid.
Cameron Dillon. brother Of
the hride,-mas- best man. 1f'i1e
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Miss Epson TO Wed

Miss Betty Hamilton Epson.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott
F. Epson OF Muirland avenue,
has rounded out the last OF her
plans for her Armistice Day
marriage 10 1t. Dwight Spencer
Wegener. USAAF son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Edwin r. Wegener Of
Parkside avenue,
II will be q candlelight service
In ST Josephs Episcopal Church
with a definite military air.
Pfc. Preston Dozier will be
the best man and Capt John
Lorime. Capt. Jack Wilkie. Pfc.
Gary Rice and Aviation Cadet
Jordon Johnston Will be the
ushers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
CoIorfuI Headdresses

Their headdresses were rose
colored tsffeta mantillas with
dubonnet velvet trim.
Joseph Andres, cousin OF the
bridegroom. was best man. The
guests were seated by Leo
Howe Jr.. Leo Andres and Ed
ward Andres.
Mrs. Howe chose a dubonnet
crepe street-length dress with
fuchsia trim. She wore an orchid
corsage bouquet and fuchsia
colored feather chapeau.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Held Reception

Mrs. Andres wore a fuchSia
crepe dress trimmed with light
blue. and hat Of the same color
combination. She. too. wore An
orchid corsage bouquet
A reception was held AZ The
Beachgrove Golf and Country
Club.
DR.. and Mrs. AndrieS left on
trip 10 Chicago.
Mrs. Andres looked very
smart in her black MORE dress
and fuchsis feathered hat which
she chose for travelling. She
wore a silver fox Jacket about
her shoulders and an orchid cor
sage bouQuet,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Bridal Bouquet

The bridal bouquet was
formed in cascade style of white
roses and Chinese chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Mrs. John Kelley OF Clear
water, Fla, sister OF the bride,
was matron OF homer, and Mrs.
Charles Hengstebeck. also a
sister of the bride, was brides
maid
They wore rose taffeta gowns
with dubonnet velvet trim, and
carried arm bouquets Of du-
bonnet carnations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07

ushers were Howard Hager and
Patrick Lind
The bride chose a rust cOlored
wool crepe suit in which 20
speak her vows. Her hat was
in moss green velvet and her
accessories matching. She car
ried a prayer book and several
gardenias.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Sister Maid Of Honor

Miss Barbara tpson, sister OF
the bride-elect, will be maid NJ
honor and Miss Marie Purdy
bridesmaid
The reception will he held In
the Epson residence.
Miss Frances Fisher and Miss
Ruth Anne Walsh entertained
Saturday al the Detroit Golf
Club In Miss Upsons honor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07

of the brlueRTOOm, CtIeUIdItu
the mass.
The hurch was decorated
with large arrangements OF
white blooms, palms, candle
labra and cathedral tapers.
The bride wore candlelight
satin gown fashioned on prin-
cess lines, the skirt ending In a
circular train. She wore coro-
net of pure tulle with seed
pearl trim, and her bridal IL
fusion veil was long and flowing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
M%giri;a Ho~s
Ush Dr. -AuAr;e,
By THE BoWAGER

NHIss VIRGINIA HOWE, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
U Jeremiah of Edison avenue, became the bride
Saturday morning of Dr. George Henry Andres of Mrs
Henry A. Andres of Longwood avenue, and the late Mr.
Andres.
Msgr. j. Hunt and the Rev FIR Leo Andres, uncle
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Mothers Club Meets

MRS. JAMES BAIRD will
speak on Children in War
time before the Mothers Club
Of the Hannah Branch OF the
YMCA Monday AT 100 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-07
Coot Story from A to z

Juniors =. # lis an unfrimmed coat
you're after set your course for
Kern's Mayfair Room. Every style
worth taking about is represented!
And they're not run-of-the-miII un-
trimmed coats. eitheI Each is a blue
ribbon quality; tailored from a sturdy
fabric; fashioned with happy-go-Iucky
young lines. Warm, compIime +
winning coats for women Of all ages
who wear junior sizes.
Evening star., 1943-12-08

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS Sl4ERE and because
you'll be buster thon ever you'll need q new dress
to make the most Of every important occasion!
For that fonnily dinner at home =. for This"
Christmas leave. for the parties at the conteen
>. whatever you're planning these exciting new
dresses will make you q success!
Evening star., 1943-12-08

ADVANCE PRINTS like
q spot Of bright spring SUM-
shine in your winter wardrobe.
GLAMOROUS DATE FROCKS
:. sparkling with sequins :.
with beods .. with fenininiN!
Evening star., 1943-12-08

1875 buys any one Of these beautiful dresses -.
every one SO smart SO new :. SO distinctive!
Fashions which will be the moinstoy Of your
wardrobe -. or "extro special" for your luxurious
furs. Fine workmanship, quality fabrics, far
sighted styling makes them fashion achieve
nents you'll be proud Of! For misses-for women.
Evening star., 1943-12-08

TWO-PIECE STYLES. so ver-
sotie, so flotterine, very new
With self trims and accents!
BRIGHT, BRIGHT COLORs. >.
smart under dark furs and win
ter eoots :. young and pretty!
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-11-03
LL-BRAN LIVED UP
TO ITS PROMISE!"
Says former sufferer
from constipation

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The Wilmington morning star., 1943-11-03
u. S. AND JAPS
CLASH AT SEA
Continued from Page One)

the Solomons sea and were forced
to withdraw after clashing Sun
day night and early Monday.
(This action probably is the
same one reported previously by
Admiral Halsey's spokesman in
the South Pacific but no mention
was made then that there had
been a battle.)
The time of action was prior to
the Marine landings at dawn Mon.
day which resulted in the capture
of Empress Augusta Bay, bypass
ing enemy garrisons on southern
Bougainville and establishing the
Allies on the last enemy island
barring the approaches to Rabaul.
Official silence cloaked progress
of the invaders but headquarters
pieced together picture of the
coordinated naval and air blows
which sank two big japanese
transports, tore up enemy air.
fields and burned on the ground
planes which might have inter
fered with the operation.
Today's communique was brie.
concerning the naval action, say
ing only the Japanese ships were
intercepted on a sortie "doWn the
west coast of Bougainville" BY
Allied warships covering the in
vasion force.
Later Japanese planes attacked
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-11-03
SECOND FRONT PATH
SEEN AT CONFERENCE
Continued from Page One)

and a new achievement in couaoo-
ration among the three powers.
Similarly the Official army news
paper Red Star gave much space
to the parley, and the official Com
munist newspaper Pravda, which
ordinarily does not publish on
. Tuesday. came out with a special
edition which devoted its entire
front page to the conference.
Pravda in it's masthead carried
slogan: Long live the victory OF
the Observation-Disclosures battle
alliance over the beastly enemies
of humanity the German-Fas-
cist oppressors! All forces and
military might of freedom-loving
people for an early defeat OF Hit
lerite Germany"
: Both Izvestia and Pravda stress
. ed the significance of the very
fact that the meeting was held.
1.-THE important thing" said PRAY
da, "was that for the first time it
gave the three leading countries
an opportunity to come to common
and essential decisions.
4a In a similar vein 1Zvestia said
that 1.-The significance of the con.
ference was in the fact that the
ministers of the United States,
Great Britain and the U. S. S. R
succeeded in holding a conference
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-11-03
new RED SNARE
SEEMS NEARING
Continued from Page One)

! as merely the beginning of a pro-
longed siege. They would be COM
pletely cut off except for precari-
GUS air supply or sea borne aid
from Odessa.
The lunging. fast-paced Russian
thrust toward Kherson and Niko-
laev is plitzkrieg warfare pattern
ed to the Nazi technique at it's
best. 1t represents instant exploit
tation of a break-through south of
the Dnieper bend, to SOW confu-
sion and disruption far behind en-
envy fighting front.
The Germans are again getting
a taste of their own military med
icine. They have been out-guessed
as well as outfought by Red gen.
erals. The most gigantic annihi-
lation trap the history of war rec
ords apparently is being set for
them.
Its converging jaws are plain,
although the northern prong west
of the Dnieper below Kiev has
been inactive for days. 1t is poised
to stab down the Kiev-Zmerynka
railway as the southern prom g
pushing up the Perekop-Kherson
route is aimed at turning the lower
end of the Bug line.
Driven home, these two indicated
major Russian blows would lop the
whole southern third of the Nazi
lines in Russia off from any direct
land connection with Germany. It
would expose Odessa to land
and-sea Russian attack. 1t must
enforce prompt attempted N i
flight from the whole southern
Ukraine east of the Bug. abandon
ing the troops in the Crimea to
their fate as the trapped armies
before Stalingrad and Tunisia
were abandoned.
There has been no authentic es-
innate of the number of German
troops within the threat of this
suggested Russian entrapment op-
| GRAFTON.