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Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
Allies Battle TO
Take Finschhafen
After New Attack
SeabOrne Australian
Troops Land Near New
Guinea Base of Enemy

A l. l. | E D HEADQUAR-
T f R S, Southwest Pacific,
Sept. %. (UP) Allie d
troops fought today to seize
the japanese base at Finsch-
hafen, cut off more than so addi-
tional miles of New Guinea coast
and won positions for a possible
attack on New Britain island.
A communique announced that
Australian units, supported by sea
and air forces, landed against
enemy opposition six miles north
of Finschafen yesterday in bid
to secure Allied control of the en-
tire Huon Peninsula.
The official report contained no
details of the action, which was
similar to the move that invested
Lac, about go airline miles to the
southeast. Finschafen originally
was used by the Japanese as a sup
ply relay point.
The attack was preceded on
Tuesday by heavy aerial blows on
New Britain, only 10 miles acrosg
Vitiaz and Dampier Straits north
east of Finschafen, and on the
enemy's remaining bases north
westward along the New Guinea
coast.
Rabaul, hub of the entire Japa-
nese outpost system in the south
west Pacific, lies at the northeast
ern tip of New Britain, nearly $50
miles from Finschhafen, which in
pre-war days was the best anchor
age in the area with an air field
Allied troops could make usable
quickly.
The raids included a 66-ton at
Continued on Page 8 Column A.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23

LONDON, Sept. %. (UP)
Russian armies sweeping
the Germans back against a
7OO-mile stretch of the Dnie-
per river burst into White
Russia and captured Poltava today
as the battle lines swayed close
to the vital Nazi defense nations
of Smolensk, Kiev, Dnie propetrovsk,
and zaoporozhf
Premier Marshal Joseph Stain
announced-and Berlin confirmed
that Gen. Ivan Konev's army of
the Steppe front had stormed and
captured Poltava in three days of
savage fighting. He described as
"a mighty junction of German de-
fense" the city far behind the
Ukrainian battlefront.
Nazi propagandists scarcely trou-
bling to veil the crushing German
reverses in the east said the on
rushing Soviet forces had reached
the Dnieper at an unspecified point
and that street fighting had been
going on since yesterday in Poslavl,
anchor post of the German de-
fenSeS below SmolenSk.
16-MILE PLUNGE
Dispatches from Moscow revealed
that the Russians had broken
through the crumbling German de-
fenses less than so miles below
Gomel and sliced across the border
of White Russia in 16-mile plunge
aimed at the old Polish frontier.
The dispatches revealed also that
Soviet forces to the south were
Continued on Page 8 Column a.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
Macarthur Won't
Be 0uiranked

NDON, Sept. % tUP)-
Trevor Smith. London cOrrespOn-
dent for the Melbourne Herald,
said i'm dispatch to his news
paper today that IAN unimpeach-
able source" had denied reports
that Admiral Lord Louis Mount
batten would outrank Gen.
Douglas Macarthur i'm the Pacific.
Smith said he had submitted a
number of questions to the source
and that the reply to the ques-
tiOn-WiIl Mountbatten become
supreme commander in CHIEF
over MacArthur?- The answer
had been an emphatic NO"
However. Smith said his source
admitted the two commands
would touch at points"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23

the purchase of a $4,000, bond by
the Sears -Roebuck company. Al
Missildine, store manager, reported
Thursday that he had received su-
thority for such Investment. The
General Petroleum COMPANY also
made a sizeable purchase OF $4,000
worth of bonds.
Meanwhile other nearby cities
we're rapidly increasing their sales
with Imperial leading the race with
rs per cent of its quota already
sold.
Brawley's sales reached $608,875
while Calexico's efforts netted $780,
036 in sales. At Holtville S349,f08
worth of the certificates have ben
sold,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23

LONDON, Sept. 23.-CUP)-The
Nazi Oslo radio said today that the
Allies had attempted to land tank
forces on Jugoslav coast near cara,
10 miles southeast of Venice. but
had been beaten off by German
troops.
The broadcast, recorded by the
exchange telegraph agency, gave no
further details of the reported
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
Mrs. FDR Back in
U.S.. from Pacific

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. % CUP)
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of
the President, returned to the
mainland today to complete a
month-long aerial journey in the
Pacific war theater which included
visits to Australia. New Zealand
and island outposts.
Mrs. Roosevelt's plane arrived at
an army air base. Her immediate
plans were not disclosed.
The much travelled First Lady
arrived in New Zealand Aug. 81
Thereafter she made an extensive
tour of American military hos
pitfalls and camps in the Antipodes
and at island bases.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23

certificates.
A check-up Tuesday revealed that
S285.142 worth of bonds had been
sold in the Ell Centro- Imperial area
while a Thursday morning survey
revealed that the figure had reach
ed the $584,344 mark.
Bond officials said efforts must
be extended still greater, however,
for the city to attain it, September
quota of $1,292,240 They pointed
out that a large portion of bond
investment of 100000 by the Impe-
rial Irrigation dibvrlc, hac been
added to the Ell Cc,itro quota. The
districts investment is divided be-
tween various valley communities.
The city total will be swelled by
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23

landing attempt, but said that Ger
man troops also succeeded in cap
turing several fuel depots and an
Italian wireless station near cara
Zara, though geographically part
of Jugoslavia, was ceded to Italy
at the end of the world war be-
cause of the large Italian element
in the population, which totalled
more than $4,000. 1t lies about 225
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
Hitler Sets up
Duce as Head Of
Puppet Govt
MussOlini Named Premier
And Foreign Minister in
Land Which Once Was His

LONDON, Sept. %. (UP)
The German Trans-Ocean
news agency said today that
Benito Mussolini had become
premier and foreign minister
in a new Nazi-supported Italian
Fascism government, with Marshal
Rodoglio Graziani as defense min
lister.
The formation of the regime, dis
closed in a Nazi dispatch from
Rome, had been foreShadoWed by
Hitler'S rescue of MuSsolini from
confinement north of Rome and
the ousted Duce's radio speech last
Saturday seeking to discredit the
house of Savoy.
The Cabinet was mostly made UP
of Fascist party Hacks except for
Marshal GRAHAM, who apparently
was included as an opposite num-
Der of Marshal Pietro Badoglio.
Graziani was known as 1.-The butch
er of Libya."
The other cabinet members were
known in London only as unimport-
ant political job holders.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
FRANK KNOX VISITS
With ENGLISH KING

LONDON. Sept. % tUP)-- u. S.
Secretary of Navy Frank Knox
visited King George for As minutes
at Buckingham Palace today
Knox was the kings first visitor
after the royal couples return from
a trip to Scotland.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
Nozis Soy Ally Attempt to
Send Patriots Tanks Beaten

miles north of Bari nearest Allied
neld port on the east coast OF italy.
The report of the landing attempt
Coincided with Jugoslay Guerilla
offensive that exile sources said
already has oyerrun much OF the
Dalmatian coast, including the key
port of Split, south OF cara, In what
may be a prelude TO an Allied In
yasion of the Balkans.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
SOW is IN WHITE RUSSIA
NAzIS PENNED IN CORSICA
Two Quakes Felt
In I.V. THURSDAY

Two earthquake shocks were
felt in Imperial Valley early
Thursday, awakening many resi-
dents but doing no damage.
First of the shocks occurred at
1:30 a. m. and the second at 2:40
a. m. The shakes were accOmpan-
led by the usual jar and roar.
Many residents were awakened
but could not figure out what had
aroused them from their sleep.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
MIl-k PICTURE
MUDDLED HERE
Distributors lain Serious Shortage to
BE Felt in !. Y. Soon; Shippers Claim
Must Ship Liquid TO Prevent Big Surplus

Confusion rampant in Imperial Valleys milk situa-
on Thursday with claims by distributors that serious
shortage threatens the district because of large quantities
of milk being shipped and counter claims by shippers
that if milk is not shipped out large overproduction
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
Reds
Redch
Dnieper
PoI+ava Capture
Is sAnnounced by
Russians, Nazis

LONDON, Sept. % UP) -
Unecha, vital rail junction and a
strong German resistance point
south of Mglin on the GOmel
front, was captured by the Red
army, an order of the day from
Marshal Josef V. Stain said.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
FASCIST REGIME

The new Nazi puppet regime orr
ginally was described as "republi-
can Fascist" government, but the
word republican" later was drop
ped.
Mussolini was reported to have
gone to Italy to set up the new gov
ernment to fight on beside Ger
many and Japan.
Graziani formerly was Viceroy of
Abyssinia and was in charge of
Italian armies in north Africa un-
til he was beaten and withdrawn.
The trans-ocean dispatch said
that other members of the Mus
Solini cabinet we're:
Minister of interior = Buffarini-
Guidi.
Minister of Finance-Pellegrini.
Minister of Agriculture - Euardo
Moroni.
Minister of conomics-Silvio Gray.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
Bond Sales Squirt
In T. C.-ImperiaI

Spurred by reports of bond officials that Ell Centre
tagging far behind other valley communities in sales
during the third loan, salesmen of that city extended
themselves Wednesday and Thursday morning and nearly
doubled the previously raised through the sale OF
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
CITY PowerIess
For Eight Hours

Shadows of two military planes sped across the sand
about half way between inland and Blythe Wednesday
morning.
AS the planes swept downward the silence of of
the deserts loneest spots shattered The planes
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
BASEBALL
BY UNITED PRESS
AMERICAN

AMERICAN
First game.
Cleveland -. 900 900 01O-7 IL /
Boston .............. 200 04l 24x-13 Is 0
Harder, Gromek & Rosar, Nc
Donnell; H. Newsome, Byba 81 Par
tee.
Detroit 900 600 00
New York ............................10 100 900 90
Gentry, Newhouser & Richards;
Russo & Dickey.
Chicago .............-.....................0 900 0
Grove & fresh; Wolff, Ciola &
Wagner.
NATIONAL
DooJoIl w
P1ttSDurgh w
Tobin e. Mast; Gee & Lopez.
Philadelphia
Chicago
Rowe & Seminick; HanyzeWski
and McCulloch.
Brooklyn .00l
st. Louis 900
wyatt & Owen; Brazle & W.
Cooper.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
King Warns Japs
Of New Air Blows

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. % up
The American Legion at its an
nual convention today unanimous
ly endorsed participation of the
United States in an association
Of nations to maintain peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
D AMBLlNe
l\EpORTER
Youth Takes Over

Youth Takes Over
Don't worry about the third war
loan begging down in Imperial
county because the school kids have
gone into action.
Before teachers had time to get
through with enrolment this week,
the youngsters appeared with mon
ey and demanded stamps. At Heber
in the twinkling of an eye Tuesday
the children bought $88 worth. We'd
nesday they bought $101 worth Aca-
cia school children bought $81 worth
Wednesday, Teachers in all parts of
the county had to rush to buy
stamps to meet the demand
Leave it to the youngsters to act
without wasting time with prelimi-
naries. They're already blithely
running away with the deal and
going great guns.
They Moved
A friend OF Sheriff Robert w.
Wares sent him a gift from some
where in the far east where he is
in the army of Uncle Sam.
The gift was pair of Oriental
slippers. They were bright green
satin The toes were magnificently
embroidered in silver
Ware placed them on a table in
his office and invited his deputies
to look at them. The deputies all
crowded around, looking at the gay
SliDperS with VARYING expressions
on their faces. There was a deep
silence for a few minutes and
then.
do they breathe:' drawled Sebe
Robinson.
History Repeats
A year ago Tom Potts missed a
zoo pound tombstone from his
Continued on page 8, col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23

OMAHA, Neb., Sept % (UP)-
Admiral Ernest J. King, commander
in chief of the U. S. fleet, today
warned Japan to expect new naval
air attacks, asserting that the re-
cent task force blows on Marcus
island and the Gilberts should be
viewed as "the shape of things to
come"
Addressing the annual American
Legion convention, King discussed
the coordination of various naval
fighting arms, emphasizing the
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
PRODUCED HERE

This contention has been coun-
tered, however, with a declaration
that some milk for the armed forces
is being provided in the county and
that more will be required as winter
advances. 1t was reported that while
soldiers normally require a pint of
milk each day they are only being
given two pints weekly.
A large Ell Centre distributor
claimed that because of present
shortage he lacked 1900 quarts of
grade A milk for civilian con-
sum ption on one day alone.
A shipper, on the other hand, re-
ported that milk is always obtain
able at stores which always have
on hand an ample supply to meet
demands.
At Calexico a shortage of milk
is reported to be already acute as
residents of Mexicali are now pur-
chasing milk on the American side
of the line because of a shortage in
their own city.
Farm officials OF the county have
expressed varied opinions on the
situation, most of them agreeing,
however, that whether or not a
serious shortage will develop de-
Continued on Page Column a.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23

Several distributors have sought
to purchase milk from producers
who are at present selling it for
consumption in the San Diego area
but without success.
One shipper contends that with
milk being sent into the valley
from Los Angeles for servicemen
that the demand is no greater than
the amount of grade A milk pro-
duced for consumption in the val
lev.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
They Moved

History Repeats
A year ago Tom Potts missed a
zoo pound tombstone from his
Continued on page 8, col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1943-09-23
WEATHER

Maximum Wednesday 106, minimum
Thurs. 78; am. Thurs. 10, humid
|ty IS; noon Thurs. 98, humidity AZ;
pm. Wed. 81, humidity 81.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Detroit Widow
To Get Major S
Second Award

The war department today an
nounced awarding Of Silver Star
10 three Michigan soldiers, one a
Detroiter. who had died in action
in TuniSia
One Of the medals went 10 the
widow OF Mai. Carl f. Siglin, who
had received a poSthumous Order
of the Purple Heart two weeks
ago Mrs Siglin lives al 1870
Wildemcrc.
Others awarded honors were
Capt Gerlan Gerald S. Yelter, OF
Lowell Mich, and 1t. Charles a.
Hunt Of Jackson.
Mai SIghn died in action when
he led his company toward seven
German and four Italian tanks
which were surrounding smaller
group OF Americans. The enemy
attackers were scattered, and the
Americans rescued
a medal went 10 Capt Yeiter
for always being on hand when
ever danger was greatest. II.
Hunt was awarded A medal for
fire Of his battery in
such a manner that considerable
enemy material and personnel
were destroyed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12

come tax before Joining tn,
WAACs three weeks ago She i,
getting her training IN Fort Ogle
thorpe Ga.
II am proud Of my children.
the father who like his sons and
daughter were Is factory
worker. said. II live for this
country I'd like 10 fight for il.
I am 81 hut would 20 right
away II they called me TO fight"
SO YEARS IN L. $.
lie came here from now ravishcC
Poland SO years ago
II am glad for them, but I
want 10 see them come back"
said Mrs KSen
The ksen family eNemplifies
the true patriotic spirit of the
citizens of Hamtramck," said
Hamtramck'S mayor, DR. Steven
Skrzycki as he pinned the medal
on Mrs. ksen.
Judge ThaddeuS Machrowitz. on,
Of Hamtramck'S two justices of tn,
peace, who presented the medal tC
the father, put II this way:
1T Is because of the spirit Of
families like these that Ham
tramck. just as In the first world
war, Il contributing a higher
representation To Nthe armed
services than any other Detroit
community"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Recreation for Workers Called Vital
Eeesl Tape
Hit in.Eack
OF Doctors

Red tape and not the army is
responsible for a lack of doctors IN
many suburban communities
swollen by the naux Of war work
ers. according 10 Dr.. G. L. Nc
Clellan, president of the Wayne
County Medical Society
Refusal of some communities tc
cooperate IN relocating new doc.
tors was brought out by the medi.
cal head. He said
THE public should know that
one of the most difficult phases
of relocating doctors has been To
secure the cooperation of the
people Of the community, so far
a. securing suitable office space
and home facilities are con-
cerned."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Bomb Insurance
Here I Billion

The War Damage Corp. has
issued more than 100000 insur-
ance policies covering property
owners against enemy bombing
Secretary of Commerce Jones said
today. The amount of bombing
insurance issued to DetroiterS is
81 500. 900. 600. Jones said.
Through 1912. Jones said. the
WDC collected S13O,OOO.O 900 in war
damage insurance premiums pro.
.viding protection against Sl22,,
900. 100000 Of damage.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Girl, 4, Asleep,
Burned 10 Death

Marjorie Dawson. 4. was burned
to death and her father. Leonard
seriously injured when fire de-
Siroycd their home al 1850 JOY
early today.
Marjorie and another daughter
Janet. s. were IN the house asleep
when the flames broke out. The
mother, Mary. was working at the
tune
Both Davidson and Janet are in
University Hospital. Ann Arbor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12

Medals atteSting 10 their patriot
ism were awarded them last night
at a rally IN their honor by the
Spirit of HamtramCk Club. Conant
and Miller road.
I'm glad they got decorated
first" Joseph Jr. 20. who eN-
poets TO JON his brothers in the
army air forces shortly. said.
But its only because my broth
ers and sister haven't had enough
time 10 really come to grips with
the enemy"
GETS BROKEN LEG
Cpl. Chester Ksen. "a. first Of
the brothers 10 enter the army is
months ago. stationed in England
as an air force ground mechanic,
has contributed his part by keep
ING IN trim the motors Of his
bomber IN lis, raids on Germany
And Pfc Stanley Ksen. % is in
the chemical warfare division of
the air force in North Africa. and
won't get 10 use his training unless
Rommek or Won Arnim in despera-
tion try the first gas attack.
Pfc. Henry kSen, p. only in
the army a short time. also a
ground air force mechanic, is re-
covering from a broken leg re-
ceivcd IN training al Fort Dix.
New Jersey.
Their sister. Genevieve, 30,
waited long enough to pay her in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Detroit Times Rationing Timetable

MEAT. CHEESE. PATS Med stsmpsl
A-Valid 20 Ap. 30 C--Vaiid % Ap 20
y valid 20 Apr. 80 D-Apr lssAp.30
GASOLINE
A-CoupOn 5-Four gallons % May a..
FUEL OIL
Coupon ill gallons 10 April II.
Coupon Sill gallons 70 Sept 30.
? Collection May %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12

However. WhiZ mobS are com
ing in from Memphis and points
South. and being arrested regu-
larry. These mobS, the police say,
generally got jobs In war fac
tories, wear Identification badges
prominently. and spend most OF
their time riding street cars.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Ferry Command Shifted

MONTREAL. Canada, April II
tlNS)-The Raj ferry command
today became part of the Atlantic
command group operating under
the newly-fCrmed Raj transport
command
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Men Ration
Washington Girls Club
Seeks OPA Aid
BRINGS WOUNDED BUDDY

WASHINGTON. April - ms
-WaShington'S Eight Girls 10
Every Man Club today wants the
OPA 10 add something else 10 the
next government ration book
men.
The club, formed by government
girls who had decided 10 do some
thing about the "manpower. short
age in the nations capital, held
its first formal meeting and unani-
mously adopted a motion 10 have
men rationcd
The girls plan 10 arrange group
dates with soldiers from posts in
the Washington area
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Wounded Hero
Home TO Stay

After two years with the marines
in Cuba. Panama and then-Guad-
alcanal Cpl Edward Root today is
home 10 stay.
Wounded IN the bitter fighting
around Henderson airport last fall.
the former Eastern High school lad
was flown 10 a base hospital COR
treatment. For the last few months
he has been az Treasure Island IN
the states
Al tho New York Central Rail
road 10 greet their only son were
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Root of
l6046 Carlisle and many relatives.
BRINGS WOUNDED BUDDY
The returning wounded marine
brought A wounded buddy with
him 10 he his house guest. Pfc.
John BirkowIC7 OF Brooklyn.
After the first kisses. I'd grabbed
his pother, Rugged her and de-
What's for supper mother Is
IL chicken >"
FATHER POULTRY DEALER
His father a poultry dealer.
smiled wryly
NO chicken this week son.
here In Detroit. But there's
steak-and a big ham. How's
that?"
Both I'd and John said il sounded
fine
First thing I'd said he wanted
10 do was TO telephone his old girl
friend
LOT OF ARMY ABOUT
II want to find out whether
the army's heat my time. | un-
derStand there's lot of army
about"
OF the bitter fighting over there
I'd said he didn't want 10 talk
Just say IL was plenty tough.
That a bomb hit too close 10
me-"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Play Is Factor
In Full Output,
Groups Decide

Recreation for weary war work.
erS must be recognized as an I'M
portant factor 10 full production.
This was the agreement reached
in an all-day session at the YMCA
Sunday attended by 500 delegates,
representing plant management,
the police department, PTA, labor
unions and recreation leaders.
Facilities and leadership for
a thorough recreation program
exist in Detroit" Mart McClos-
key, director of recreation for
the Federal Security Agency.
declared.
MORE SHIFTS NOW
But we are not in contact
with the large groups of new
workers now here. TOday's work
day is "a hours and We must
plan to include the midnight and
swing shifts"
The problem of new factories
spISnging up in more or less iso-
lated spots. like Willow Run and
Center Line. where no ational
facilities were said TO exist was
discussed.
Resolutions urging federal gov
eminent recognition of such prob
lens, and that all parties concerned
in the community join for solution
of recreational programs, were
passed.
NEEDED FOR EX-SOLDEIRS
McCloskey said millions Of
youths returning from the army,
where recreation plays a large
part in their lives. will look for
II in their hometownS.
Lets work for a recreation
/ program undreamed of before"
he. said. Like travel groups for
young people. made possible by
reduced fares. Let our young
learn to know their country az
they never have before"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12
Photo ny Times star Photogra ph

MAYOR SKRZYCKI MRS. KSEN JOSEPH KSEN
receiving medals before four children service
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Ksen 3l43 Denton Iamramc lump
ahead Of their three the daughter the NAAC
will be indicted IN a days
The father and mother the first members Of the family
medals World War ii.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12

Mcclellan SAYS that gypsies
usually bring a corona Of thiev-
cry with them in the spring. but
they haven't done so this year.
Not yet. anyway. Nee. Martin
and Searles point out that trans
portation difficulties and the
draft are hampering travelling
con men. And II is possibly that
some have. aS last resort. gone
straight. Anyway. they can get
jobs easily.
But not all Of EN-. Some Of
the conscientious con men are
still doing their job, and their
job In doing you.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-12

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