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much urging regarding such move
for he has worked on a plan some
what similar in the past. Once he
sent U. S. Steels Myron Taylor
u. S. Ambassador to the Vatican
on a special visit to the Pope, and
the envoy landed on Italian soil
during wartime to reach him.
Later Roosevelt sent Archbishop
Spellman to the Vatican. These
trips were not successful. However
it is significant that Mussolini APP
pointed his son-in-law, Count Ci-
ano, as Ambassador to the Vatican
This at first was considered de-
motion, since Ciano was formerly
Foreign Minister. But now diplo-
mats report it as wise move
whereby Ciano can handle peace
feelers through the Vatican.
II Duce is immensely proud and
fond Of his daughter, Countess Ed
da Ciano,. and the diplomatic
grapevine reports that while he
recognizes his day of splendor may
be over, he is anxious that his
daughter should live in comfort
Ciano has amassed fortune re-
puted to be around 5000, 000-it
he can get it and his family out
of Italy.
The Roosevelt Administration
though not sympathetic with the
future comforts of the Ciano FAM
lily, is DESTROYS at all costs to save
American lives in knocking Italy
out of the war. If helping the Ciano
family to exile would save lives
the President would certainly con-
slider it.
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SYNTHETIC FOOD SHORTAGE

Every housewife in the United
States is conscious of what she
believes to be food shortage.
But what housewives don't realize
is that the recent collapse of sub
marine warfare has contributed TO
the food shortage The sharp
falling off in shipping losses has
meant an increase in the number
of ships available to move supplies
of all sorts, including food
Russian ships are waiting at Pa
cific ports, and the ships of all
Allied nations are waiting at At
lantic ports for that great universal
weapon of life and warfare-food.
We are producing more food than
ever before, and-hard to believe
the people of the country, includ-
ing the soldiers within the country
are eating more now than ever
before In other words, there is no
shortage relative to our past de-
mands, but only relative to our
swollen wartime appetites an d
pocketbooks
Thus there is no actual food
shortage. 1t is only that the supply
of some foods is inadequate to
meet the unprecedented purchasing
power of the American housewife.
NOTE: How long viii it take
after the war to get back to crop
restrictions?
Copyright, 1913, by United Fea-
ture Syndicate, Inc)
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NEW OPA ORDER

Because of shipping space shortages and the
likelihood that war may at any time further reduce
Alaskan shipping wholesalers in the States have sent
up large quantities of food whenever loading room
was available. This has proved to be good practice
all around because when there times that war
needs took all shipping for several weeks, Alaska
merchants were able to squeeze by
Under a new OPA regulation which calls for the
furnishing of ratoned food to Alaska out of the Out
side wholesalers domestic quotas, this practice may
no longer be followed.
Already large meat packer has announced
that shipments to Alaska which have been almost
adequate in the past, will have to be drastically
curtailed. -
1t does not seem logical or fair that Alaska must
be ratoned-ths is rationng-out of quotas assigned
to the States If these quotas have been properly
assigned, the entire supply allowed would be taken
up in the and there would be nothing left for
Alaska.
Heretofore, shipments of rationed items going to
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mendous advantage is with the AL
lies no matter what the Nazis do.
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Italy's Small Arms
Cincinnati Enquirer

Some military men have said that nations
her small arms. That of course is rule which has
many exceptions but in the of Italy it seems to
be true. Italian soldiers, to date, have made the
poorest showing of any major nation engaged in the
war. Her small arms-shoulder weapons and hand
guns-are generally inferior to those OF the Allies
or those of Germany Japan. This weakness will
doubtless be more pronounced than ever f-and
when-our armies land on the beaches of Italy.
The Italian infantry rifle is an ancient and out
NODDED affair 1t is of 1891 vintage, is clumsy and
lacks the power of modern shoulder guns Compared
with the new American Garand, Mussolins rifle
makes miserable showing. The cartridge used in
this standard piece is outmoded the rifle. Its
only good feature lies in its striking power, which
is held pretty we'll over the entire range of the
bullet
Hand arms important in certain types OF
soldier is hopelessly outclassed The 1889 service
revolver, which is standard, is clumsy, double
action affair poorly designed and built and requr
ing single, hand election of empty cartridges. They
have two types of sef-loading pistols of modern
design These used by fighting units, but
do not nearly meet the standards of English Am
erican side
shoulder particularly in its 1888 model, which
is we-designed and sturdily built. But this is an
exception to the generally outclassed small with
which Mussolinis legions facing Allied
troops along the blue waters of the Mediterranean.
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SICILIAN CAMPAIGN

Here are some significant inside
notes on Sicily.
% Gen. Eisenhower has report
ed the harbor of Syracuse in ex-
cellent condition. Apparently the
Italians did not blow it up and AL
lied airmen also spared it. This
means that we now have access to
an important harbor on the East
Coast of Sicily not far from the
vital Straits of Sicily; can bring
men and supplies direct to the
East Coast nearest the italian
mainland without landing them on
the southern shore and moving
them by truck and highway
% The capture of Sicilian air
fields was easier than expected and
U. s. engineers are already at
work repairing them. They will be
in use by Allied planes probably
before this gets into print. This
means immediate bombardment of
other points, inside Sicily, then of
the Italian mainland
80 Though the German counter
attack did not come as quickly as
expected, the enemy had 100000
troops on Sicily, which is no mill
tary peanuts" and was why Gen
eral Eisenhower warned I'VE may
get bloody nose"
However, with good port in
Eastern Sicily and air-bases, a tre-
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Daily Lessons in English " ". |. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED say Just listen at the rain
Say, TO the RAIN
OFTEN Hearth Pronounce harth the as IN
OFTEN masculine, aumna uemlnle)'
alumnae; plural
SYNONYMS exuberanc plenty abundance copos
rofusion, overflow.
WORD STUDY times and is yours Let us
word each day Todas WORD
OBTRUSIVE disposed mpertneny another "A really
his knowledge
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GIRAUD FLUNKs GEOGRAPHY

Gen. Henri Giraud mace slight
slip in geography when he called at
the Washington headquarters of his
Free French rival Gen. Charles
de Gaulle, but the commander-in-
chief of French forces in North
Africa let one and all know that
hes still boss.
Greeting a disabled Free French
war vet, Giraud inquired where he
had been wounded. ~
I'm Tunisia," replied the vet.
Whom were you with?" asked
Giraud S
The forces of Gen. LeClerc, sir"
Then you couldn't have been in
Tunisia,' demurred the French
leader sternly.
ooh, / beg your pardon. sir, but
1 was very definitely with Gen.
LIE Clerc in Tunisia," insisted the
soldier. Il fought on the Mareth
Line"
There were few polite chuckles
at Giraud's expense, but the Cen
eral quickly composed himself With
a smile, he remarked:
We'll, you young men seem to
be very well versed in your geo.
graphy-a lot better than some of
your leaders. After all, am only
the COMMUNICATIVE chief of all the
French forces in North Africa"
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WUULkN LIlQULIIL ROBERTA LEE

O. What are the principal the wedding
A. The besm generally driving nm TO
the at the
his and takes care OF any
TIPS incidental to going
a a convenient time
unmarried living in MOTEL return the
entertained herr
BY taking themt o the hotel or restaurant
which the salad IS served?
A wish. 1t is entirely optional
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HOROSCOPE
"The stars incline
bat do not compel"
SATURDAY, JULY "a

Adverse aspects rule today which
may bring extra anxieties and re-
sponsibilities to Washington, D. G.
After hours that test the patience
of statesmen. the evening should
bring relief from strain.
HEART AND HOME: Under this
configuration there may be dis
satisfaction regarding the stern de-
crees of draft boards which must
take the best of the nations youth
and permit the unfit to enjoy lib
erty and safety. The seers empha-
size the need of supermen in the
winning of the most terrible con-
flict in all history. American wo-
men will prove their strength in
coming weeks by accepting heroi-
cally whatever loss and sacrifice
come to them while they work un-
.ceasingly for final victory.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Unflagging
interest in the stock market is
indicated Trading on cash basis
will probably be more general than
usual as wage earners rise to the
bait of speedy profits for those who
Buy 'em when they're low and
sell EN- when they're high" Al
though the seers repeatedly warn
of lean days to come for many
men and women now enjoying un-
accustomed prosperity, happy-go-
lucky financial methods will be
prevalent among many employed
in war industries, astrologers pre-
dict.
NATIONAL ISSUES: Spies and
saboteurs of superior intelligence
and careful training will be num-
erous in the United States in COM
ing weeks. Treacherous men and
women of good social background
and broad education will be &C
cepted in many American families
and even in banks and Government
offices, it is prognosticated. Again
warming is given of major accidents
in war industries. This is a time
to beware of too much faith IN
democratic ideals when applied to
enemy Vaccinations.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR S.;
Astrologers have interpreted GER
tam aspects as threatening dangers
within the United States. 1t has
been foretold that treachery among
aliens trusted by American citizens
might be expected This may take
the form of secret methods of kill
ing citizens, through pollution of
water or poisoning of food, but
something not previously suspected
or imagined is not to be feared.
Danger from gas has been suggest
ed when desperate foes resort to
the most barbaric methods.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of year OF fair
progress in business or public serv-
ice. Pride and obstinacy may re-
tard advancement.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be independent, emotional
and energetic. They should be keen
mentally and able to make much
of every opportunity.
Copyright, 1943)
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LOOK and LEARN s &. c. GORDON

Does eam of printing paper than ream
writing paper?
On what fish can point in its
place?
Roman
Catholic?
o vegetables without soil?
s. the first to the Atlantic Ocean?
writing contains 20 qures and ream OF
printing paper quires.
2. The star fish.
Charles Carroll Of Carrolton
Yes IL chemically treated.
The
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MRS. GARLAND BOGGAN
LEAVES FOR VACATION

Mrs. Garland Boggan, post office
employee, left Juneau Thursday by
boat for short vacation in Ket-
chikan, Her husband is now en-
ployed on a project in the First
City. Mrs Boggan was accompanied
by her small daughter, Karen.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
YUC0SLAVS BEAT
OFF NAZl DRIVE
Tito's Forces Are Spurred
By Pledge OF Greater
Support

LONDON, Dec. 22-P)-Spurred
by an Allied pledge of greater
support, the outnumbered parti-
sans of Marshal Josip Broz (Tito)
beat off large-scale German as
saults in Croatia and took the
offensive on every sector of Yu-
goslavia's battlefront, a Yugoslav
army of liberation communique an
nounced today.
The fighting was flaming with
ever growing fury, dispatches said,
as the Germans fought desperate
ly to clear their Balkan flank
where they were said to have suf-
fered 10000 casualties in October
and November alone. This total
was given in a Moscow broadcast
which said that the Nazi casual
ties included $1,000 killed and H.
900 prisoners.
Conferences between Tito's rep
resentatives and Allied military
chiefs at Alexandria were expected
to result in the extension of Al
lied air raids against enemy tar.
gets not only in Yugoslavia but
also in Albania, Greece and Bull
garia. Other important talks with
Balkan army leaders were forecast
in Cairo perhaps heralding an early
1914 offensive.
Reuters reported from Cairo tina
Tito-whose partisan army of $780,
900 is facing a German and collab.
orationist force twice it's size
has been raised to the stature of a
full Allied commander as a result
of the successful Alexandria con-
ferences.
Referring to the Nazi effort tt
regain the initiative in Croatia
the Yugoslav war bulletin sale
that the German 73rd division
spearheaded the large-scale as
saults. 1t added that Tito's I'll
patriot division decisively thwart
ed the enemy thrusts.
The communique said that parti
san troops continued 70 hold the
initiative in eastern Bosnia ane
that units in Croatia had dam
aged the Ogulin-Susak railway line
an important link in the German
supply route leading from the up
per Adriatic. Derailment of mill
tary train on the Belgrade-Zagreh
line also was reorted.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
10 Marriage Licenses
Issued On Wednesday

A total of ten marriage licenses
were issued Wednesday by New
Hanover County Registrar OF DEEDS
Adrian B. Rhodes.
Licenses were issued to Charles
Earl Clark and Virginia Webb,
both of Wilmington; Sidney John
son Cherry and Catherine Helena
Jones, both of Wilmington; Robert
F. Morton, and Frances Tovarg-
ne, both of Perry, Ohio; John A..
Baynes, Jr., Burlington, and WV
ian Harrell, of Wilmington; Thorn
as Obanion White, Tyler Town.
Miss, and Dorothy Mae Koonce'
Wilmington; George E. Danben-
nan, Wilmington, and Anna Mae
Hale, Nashville, Tenn. Norman A.
Wells, Jr., Camp Davis, and Mary
White, Wilmington; Foy I. Good
in, and Elizabeth Dellinger, botn
of Lincolnton, N. c.; Wilmer Jul
liam Sasser, Johnson county, and
Leah Skipper, Wilmington; Roy
Vernon Allen, Kingsport, Tenn,
and Hattie Schaefer, of Whining
| ton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
DECORATIONS

WASHINGTON. Dec. % Up -
Award of the Silver Star to 40 Of
flcers and 106 enlisted men, all
for gallantry in action was an
nounced today by the War De-
partment.
Recipients Of the awards and CT
lations included:
Posthumous award OF silver
star:
George w. Arnott, captain, in
fantry. Next of kin: Mrs. Mar
garet R. Arnott, wife, box 1876.
Flkin, N. c. 'Gallantry in action
in North Africa. Captain Arnott
preceded his unit across an enc
10y minefield to select the safest
l.ute for its advance. Although he
lost his life, his courageous action
enabled his unit to maintain close
contact and infllct heavy casual
ties upon the retreating enemy"
Reported killed in action, April,
8, 1943)
Silver star.
Donald C. Powers, private first
CLASS, field artillery. Home adj
dress: BIT Racepath Street, Fay
e4teville, N. C. "Gallantry in ac-
ton in Tunisia. During an evacua-
ton by our forces, and after our
irfantry had Withdrawn, Private
Powers, without regard for his
own personal safety, proceeded
forward of Our lines under heavy
enemy fire and recovered piece
OF equipment His action prevent
ed secret equipment from falling
into enemy hands. This action was
an inspiration to all who observed
him and in accord with the high
est traditions of our armed fore
es."
Frank Rack1ey. private, field ar
tiilery. Home address: Route 2,
Doledboro, N. C. "Gal1antry in ac-
ton in Tunisia. His battery posi-
ton was located by enemy dive
bcnbers. During the ensuing ~
tack of bombing and strafing, pri-
vate Rackley remained at his ma
chine gun, feeding ammunition
while the gunner fired at the at
tacking planes. When his gun be-
came TANNED ne calmly cleared
it. and continued to feed ammuni-
ton. His GOODNESS, courage, and
devotion to duty were an inspira-
ton to his comrades, exemplifying
tie highest traditions of the serv-
ice"
James L. Tew, private, field ar
tillery: Home address: Clinton,
| n. c., "Gallantry in action in
North Africa, When heavy enemy
fire forced his battery to with
81 aw, Private Tew repeatedly re-
turned to the position and assisted
in the evacuation of valuable
equipment that otherwise might
have been captured or destroyed
ty the enemy"
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
Very Little Newsprint
For u. S. From Canada
Expected By Makers

MONTREAL, Dec o. R-Ca.
madam newsp, int makers said to-
day the U. S. government may get
very little newsprin. for its pro.
posed stockpile.
They said that instead, overseas
customers CT the dominion should
benefit from the U. S. decision to
tighten restrictions on use of pa
per by newspapers and magazines
despite Improvement in the news
print supply outlook
This prediction W q s qualified,
however, by acknowledgment that
the U. S. British Canadian com.
bined production and resources
board could order shipments OF
paper to the u. S. III excess OF
amounts publishers will be per.
mitted to use.
Perplexity was the chief reac-
ton of newspr'nt men to the War
Production Board order Monday
for 1876 per cent GU. on the heels
of the Canadian government report
Sunday that Canada could furnish
100000 tons of neWsprint monthly
to the U. S, a decrease of 5 per
cent from 194o levels Puzzlement
deepened whe. the WPB announc-
ed Tuesday its plan to stockpile
neWsprint
It could be pointed cut however,
that Canadian sources nearly a
year ago Issue d optimistic fore
casts regarding newsprint supplies
and that a shortage developed aft
erward. Wording OF the WIPE
stockpile announcement indicated
that situation and unforeseeable
military demand for newsprint in
occupied terrlL -ries might be be.
hind the stoCkplle plan.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
STATE PAYROLLS UP

RALEIGH, Dec. % R EN-
ployment and total payrols in L.
500 North Carolina industrial es-
Establishments increased slightly
during November, the State De-
partment of labor reported to-
day.
Reporting plants employed a
total of 275. 659 workers with a ag-
gregate weekly payroll of $685.
OILS. Hourly earnings were up one
tenth. of one per cent in manufac-
turing plants, while they gained
1.8 percent in mercantile and
service industries.
The Labor Department report
ed that 108,970 women were en-
ployed by 1882 plants, and that
they were 42.2 percent of the to-
tai 258.001 employees.
Also. a total of 4,451 children
under 10 years of age were certi.
fled for work by superintendent
of welfare during November.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
CHURCH DAMAGED

Vandalism reached 3 new high in
Wilmington when unknown persons
entered the Emanuel Presbyterian
church recently, 5tb and Mears
streets, and raised havoc in gener-
al.
After breaking into the church,
vandals tore down shades and
draperies and fashioned beds from
seat cushions. The patty consumed
two bottles of wine, a quantity of
candy and cakes and had strown
the floors with burned matches
and smoked cigarettes. The extent
of damage was not estimated.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
FIR AND FAMILY
TO Be TOGETHER
President And Family
VIII Be At Hyde Park
Home

,rAcHTNGTON. Dec. u H.
.to first time since they came
~ +be White House in 1888, the
- oeident and Mrs. Roosevelt will
f' "a Christmas at their family
s?s ao At Hyde Park, N. Y, and
nyt,- n their four sons will be home
NV the war 10 celebrate with
item.
afternoon around tree in
O. library of the old stone and
u-' ,cco mansion overlooking the
S.mdson river. and Mr.. Roosevelt
I'M carve the turkey at family
Inner in the evening.
white House officials said the
- os;dent didn't want his gifts
onned because that would save
"' o or three barrels of paper. And
~. "" presents he will distribute to
White House staff from his Of
lno desk tomorrow morning won t
+, dome up in fancy paper and
rbbors either.
The President and first lady will
.,ooive the household staff and
.,oi,. families ard children tomor-
Nv, afternoon in the east room of
Ma White House.
Tbov will be in Hyde Park Fri.
dow and from there, in midafter-
Ven he chief executive wilt
h~oadcast Yuletide greetings to the
rstion and the men and women in
he armed services around the
rorld His address will be piped
;.sck 10 Washington, where tradi-
fanal ceremonies will be held
o,ol,nd a national Christmas tree
on the south lawn of the White
House.
After the speech, the President
md Mrs. Roosevelt will receive
he people who i've on their 1900
are Duchess county estate. In
re evening, as he always does
m Christmas Eve, Mr.. Roosevelt
iii read Dickens Christmas Car
q, 10 the family.
The members Of the family who
Ill be present are daughter,
Mrs. John Boettiger, and three
! roldren. Eleanor, Curtis an d
Il John. Lieutenant and Mrs. Frank
\ IN D. Roosevelt. Jr., and chill
rsn Franklin D., 3rd., and
Christopher; Lieutenant and Mrs.
lhn A. Roosevelt and children,
Haven and Ann: and Mrs. James
Z Roosevelt, widow of the presi-
onts half brother. Two old
ends Of the family, Major Har-
Y Hooker and Mrs. Trude Pratt,
haze been asked to come over for
netoliday.
hcontrast with peacetime Gus
4 I'm the White House will be de-
Mated sparing]y this Christmas.
Taere will be a wreath over the
.ront door and in the windows on
:.ther side Of the door. In the
ohby inside will be a few poin-
settias. more wreaths and a .spray
n mistletoe hanging from the
,tandelier.
The White House Christmas tree,
IN the east room is being deco
roted only with imitation snow and
'hlte steamers and lights.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
CONTRACTS AWARDED

The Wilmington District Engine
err office announced "Wednesday the
award of three wartime construc'
ton contracts.
Contracts were let to:
James I. Barnes Construction
cononany, Logansport. Ind, to con-
str,ct buildings and utilities al
Winston-Salem, $500
Grinnell Co., Inc, OF Charlotte,
to extend sprinkler system at for'
Bragg, Greensboro and Camp Mac
kali $3,735. . J.. oo,
struct buildings ana u'll'les q
Goldsboro SO, 400. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
NAVY CASUALTIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-tR
The Navy Department an
nounced today Sc casualties,
including:
Worth Carolina - William
novel; Holmes, electricians
mate, first class, father,
Joseph Calvin Holmes, Ben
son, missing; Thomas Judson
McGlll, chief motor 1nachinist's
mate, father, Thomas Judson
McGlil, ST., St. Pauls, Miss
mig.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-23
INSTALLED

HICKORY, Dec. 22.-R-E. L.
Broyles has been installed mas
ter Of the Hickory Masonic lodge
La gaceta., 1943-05-20

tos de acci6n, con Unite de una
caida.
J Michael Markovitch, de Chica-
go, tendra de c%Ontrario a Walter
Underhill; Peter Markov, tambien
de Chicago, sera ell oponente de
Jose Gutnerrez, ahOra destacado
en- la base de aviacion MacDill, y
Tiger Jack Curley Sc propone de-
rrotar, 81 la suerte lie acompana,
a K. O. Dugan, de Jacksonville.
Gutierrez es un luchador de re-
conocida habilidad Y "graduado"
de la escuela de luchadOres de
Farmer Burns.