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Evening star., 1943-11-28

What say?" Blinley cupped his
ear with his hand. The lombard
ment had made him temporarily deaf.
81 said there's a bullet marked
with the number of every man that's
goin' to get it," Halstead shouted.
"You got a number, ain'tcha? Quit
bawlin' till it comes up"
"Sh-h-h, "somebodyrasped. They
can hear you clear to the lines. Why
don't you tell 'em your number and
be done with it,"
They listened. taut. Even the
shelling was better than this sitting
silence.
Someone stirred at last - the big
Swede from a Minnesota lumber
camp. He scuffed across the dirt
floor, peered over the planking COW
erinq one end of the cellar hole.
f1EY, watch out" pleaded Blin-
ley. They'll spot us"
Nav - too dark" the Swede
said, but he came back and squat
ted. Numbers is important. all
right" he unused. II never believed
it myself till yust while ago. Night
after we landed on the beach. me
and my buddie stopped to light a
cigarette - all of a sudden. one big
hunner-ffty come whinin' down -.
l yust got tossed: but my buddie -
he got the works. Yes, sir. every bull
let's sure got some feller's num-
Der He was cut short by a
vicious blast that made the sand
squirt out from the cracks of the
cellar walls.
"Gawd awmightyr' walled Bin
ley. They're buryin' me alive"
Another blast followed - nearer.
The cellar buckled. and plank
ripped loose, close to Halstead's
head. He clawed the dirt from his
face. That was CLOSET he snapped.
Private Blinley was kneeling in
the corner. "Oh. Gawd,' he chat
tered, don't let me die in rat-hole!
l amt lived yet. l want to live be-
fore l die! Don't let my number
come up like he says, Gawd -"
HALsrEAD spat. Shut up! We
don't want to die no more than you
do" His voice shook. either from
nerves or loathing. But we'll die
like men if we have to, you pukin'
coward"
Suddenly a mans body blocked
the open end of the cellar. and the
Lieutenant slid down among them.
We've been cut of" he announced.
The Captain has called for
volunteers =" He stopped.
and stood rigid with starting
eyes, while long, dull whin-
ing noise came closer - closer,
and she'll dropped into their
midst and drove into the earth
between them. The men fiat
toood tber,oSelyec auaipcf the
Evening star., 1943-11-28
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

nEATRICE PATTON
dis the wife of
Lieutenant General
George S. Patton, Jr.
For thirty years she
Evening star., 1943-11-28

you took" He kept on rub
bing the pebble against the
nailhead inside his shoe.
Cant l ever do nothin'
without everybody jumpin'
on me?"
Cant you ever do nothin'
but whine?" said a soldier
who was squatting in a cor
ner. eff it amt whinin' about
a nail in your shoe, it's whin-
in about every damn shell
that comes within three
miles,"
YEAH-I'm sick of it too"
put in another. "One thing l
can't stand is a yellow guy.
That's what you are, soldier
you're Yellow
Another report-nearer this
time. Private Blinley stopped
scraping. Hear that!" he
yelped. "You guys can talk
big, but it amt going to scare
them shells off. Trouble with
you, you're all scared and you
amt got the CUTS to say so.
I'm the only one who -"
Jaw can it, will you?" said
Halstead. 1--WE heard it be-
fore - many, many times be
But Blinley wasn't going I
it. "Any of you guys who
you're goin' to get out of this
cellar well, you're crazy,
all. l amt kiddin' myself"
They don't know my nj
Evening star., 1943-11-28
To three soldiers,
il spelled danger.
To the fourth, il
was worth more
than a chest Of gold

11~Ur that damn shoe back on,
can't you?" said Halstead.
"Ain't this rat-hole bad
enough without you scrape-scrape-
scrapin' all night?"
Private Blinley looked across the
dim cellar at the big soldier. "Well,
you'd scrape too if you had spike
stickin' into your heel every step
Evening star., 1943-11-28

Then. still kneeling. he raised
his eyes to the officers face and
cleared his throat:
This is my number, sir. he said.
'I'd like to volunteer. Will the Lieu
tenant gimme chance?"
The End
Evening star., 1943-11-28

lhe Iaptaln mas Called lOr
volunteers =" He stopped,
and stood rigid with starting
eyes, while a long, dull whin-
ing noise came closer - closer.
and a she'll dropped into their
midst and drove into the earth
between them. The men fiat
tened themselves against the
wall, waiting.
Aching seconds passed be-
fore some voice whispered,
"Dud"
Cautiously the Lieutenant
turned the small eye of his
flash on the thing. 1t shone
like gold. buried treasure
bursting out of the ground.
There was a whimper as
Blinley crawled slowly to-
ward it, lingering his neck.
The number!' he croaked.
Look, the number on the
band!" His eyes we're like
marbles as he inched clos
er. "8-8-7-24-3-6!
He reached out and ca
ressed the dud as one might
caress a beloved face. His
lips moved again soundlessly:
"8-8-7-2-4-3-6w
n. still kneeling. he raised
yes to the officers face and
d his throat:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14

Husband: That's a gorgeous Fur
Coat for only $500 Looks like
twice as much" wife: Yes. dear.
I'm sure IT'S remarkable value.
but YOU work hard for your money
and its up IN me 10 save That g
why | bought my Fur Coat Al the
low competitive cash price OF only
$3.50 and on easy budget pay
ments AZ Franklin's during their
daring 18TH Anniversary Sale "
Here Us a very special offer made
IN a drive for 500 new customers.
A smart new pair Of shoes or a
clever new hat. value 81 co. abso-
mtely FREE. with your purchase Of
a new 1874 Luxury Fur Coat. priced
AZ only $500 They're better.
finer. LUXURY Furs beautifully
lined tailored and styled 10 the
minute. And ladies' whether you're
single or married whether you
have lived in Detroit al your life
or YOU are NEWCOMER, you
can open a Frankhns budget &C
count IA just two minutes, Just
s. down reserves your Fur Coat.
Take your choice OF the friendly
Franklin credit plan that suits you
best, with up 10 50 weeks TO pay
with payments rs little as 81 %
weekly. or a charge account with
NO DOWN PAYMENT Right now
your old, oufmoded Fur Coat Is
worth up IN $25.0o in trade. No red
tape, no delay. Hurry and get your
FREE hat or shoes during this
drive. Use your credit as always
at FRANKLfN'S DEPARTMENT
STORE, 3l6 Michigan Ave. Shop
any evening til Q o'clock
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14

Do you have poor tigtstloal q
% you feel hsadschy after satlng1Oa
Do you get sour OF upset sssibi 9
Do you feel tirpd-hstlessl Il

Now everyone knows that TO get the good
out Of the food you eat--you must digest
it properly. But what most people don't
know is that Nature must produce Abou.
two pints of the digestive juice-liver
bile-each day 10 help digest your food.
II Mature fails--your food may remain
undigested lie sour and heavy in your
digestive tract.
Thus. il is simple 10 see that one way
10 aid digestion Is 10 increase the flow of
liver bile. Now, Carriers Little Liver
Pills start 20 increase this flow quickly
for decentralization IN as little as thirty
minutes. When bile flow increases, your
digestion may improve. And, soon you're
on the road 20 feeling better which is
what you're after.
Don't depend on artificial aids 10 coun-
teraet Indigestion - when Carriers aid
digestion after Nature own order. when
taken as directed. Get Carriers Little
Liver Pills today--at any drugstore
only 25s. You will be glad you did.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
Be Quick To Treat
Bronchitis
Acknowledgement

Chronic bronchitis may develop II
your cough, chest cold. or acute bron-
chitis is not treated and you cannot
afford 10 take a chance with anymedi-
cine less potent than Creomulsion
which goes right TO the seat OF the
trouble 10 help loosen and expel germ
laden phlegm and aid nature TO
soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed
bronchial mucous membranes.
Creomulsion blends beechwood
crensnte hySpecial process with other
time tested medicines for coughs.
II contains no narcotics.
No matter how many medicines
you have tried. tell your druggist TO
sell you bottle OF Creomulsion with
the understanding you must like the
way II quickly allays the cough. per-
hitting rest and sleep. or you are TO
have your money back.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
WoIcott Warns
0PA TO Scrap
KdngdrooCourt
By RAY RICHARDS
Detroit Times Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA -
EITHER the kangaroo courts 60 OF
the Office Of Price Administration
goes after April 30-there isn't a
doubt in the mind of any con
gresham about it,
So asserted Rep. Jesse p. VOL
colt. Michigan Republican, as he
estimated today that the number
OF small businesses closed up by
the one-man courts Of the OPA
must now number well in excess
Of 5000 over the country as q
whole.
MUST CHANGE METHODS
"The life of the OPA under
the present emergency price
control act expires April go"
Wolcott continued. Committee
hearings will begin much earl
Ter. II is then that the OPA will
realize that such il the congress
sional temper that IL must
promise Ia do away with its
kangaroo courts, or Congress
will not enact I h Q legislation
necessary 10 extend the life of
the agency"
Before April 80 comes, however
the representative predicted, Con
gress probably will give some re-
lief 70 ha,.r.tad small businessmen
by enacting an amendment 10 tho
price control act which will give
victims Of arbitrary and capri
cious" judgments Of the one-mar
courts the right Of direct sppea
10 the regular federal courts
without going through the long
involved and costly procedure
with which the OPA obstructs
such action now.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
oPA's POWER

The kagaroo courts OF the
OPA. which decide the eiigibil-
ity OF small business firms 10
stay In business, were exposed
early this year a. one az the
most radical offenses yet com
mitted against he democracy
of the United states" Wolcott
said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14

violates OPA rules, the case 10 be
decided by the OPA's one-man
courts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14

Under the system now in opera
ten the OpA- can deny eligibility
10 do business 10 any one who
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14

ApvERT1sEMENr
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why TAKE
HARSH LAXATWES?
Simple Fresh Fruit Drink
Makes Purgatives Unnec-
essary for Most People

Here's a way to overcome con-
stipation without harsh laxatives.
Drink juice Of Sunkist Lemon in
glass of water first thing on
arising.
Most people find this all they
need-stinulates normal bowel &C
ton day after day!
Lemon and water is good for
you. Lemons are among the rich
est sources Of vitanin c, which
corbats fatigue, helps resist colds
and infections. They supply valu-
able amounts Of vitamins B. and
P. They pep up appetite. They
alInlinize, aid digestion. Lemon
and water has fresh tang too
clears the mouth, wakes you up,
starts you going.
Try this grand wake-up drink
10 mornings. See if it doesn't help
you! Use California Sunkist
Lemons.
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COUNTY LEADERS
HAVE BUSY DAY
Continued from Page One)

1
seven-eighths per cent Interest,
payable in one year.
Opinion on the matter Of Sunday
horse races a. county-o|ned Le-
sion stadium was divided. The
sport, proposed by L. N. Todd. was
vigorously denounced by Chairman
Hewlett and Mr.. Trask as being
4 dissertation Of Sabbath rever-
ance. Il was Mr.. Trask's conten-
ton that racing would promote
betting. as the inclination 10 bet
on horse races sis one Of the very
strongest urges" Commissioner
Lewis J. Coleman felt that the
sport, clearly conducted, would
provide needed recreation for the
citv's war workers.
The decision was reached 10 in
wife public expression on the sub
| iect at the next meeting,
Sheriff c. David Jones. accom-
panied by Highway Patrolman Roy
c. Duncan, explained 10 the board
that parking on the shoulders Of
the state highway in the shipyard
district tyler s.reet) is corstitut-
ing 4 grave traffic hazard that
mus. be corrected II the interes.
Of public safety.
Three or four persons are hit
by cars each week because cars
parked on the shoulders force Pc
destrians TO walk in the road" Dun
can declared.
Attorney Marsde Bellan7y
agreed to contact state highway
authorities in an effort TO deter
mine whether or not by regula ton
the motorists can be compelled to
park elsewhere.
On the Recommendation Of Eric
Norden. civil engineer, study viii
De made Of the county's boundary
line in the Balchead Island sec
ton. Mr.. Norden pointed out ths.
since the closing Of New Inlet
(Which is described legally as the
boundary between New Hanover
and Brunswick counties) no line
currently exists. The Baldhead
property is owned by Frank O.
Sheriff., and the adjoining property
in this county by Hugh McCrae
| Co.
Mr.. Hewlett announced the re-
tirenent October of county iaai-
tors Ed George, and Luther Rich,
both Of whom he praised for stick
ing to their jobs as long as they
were able" It was agreed that
the county will advertise for
custodian and an assistant, 10 be
paid s145 and $40 per month re-
spectively.
The auditors report for Com
rnunity hospital was filed.
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OPEN FORUM PLAN
URGED FOR AREA
Continued from Page One)

for months. that there should be
an ever continuing coordinated eff
fort by all the civic organizations
in the community to bring to the
forefront all of the necessary civic
endeavors for the betterment OF
the community.
To this end. the thought has
been advanced that the presidents
and the secretaries OF the organi-
cations join forces IN open discus
sion TO be- held at luncheon
meeting once month. This would
give an opportunity for al Or
carnations to express their opln-
ions on all subjects pertaining to
community betterment, and in ad-
dition, would clear with al or
CARNATIONS the projects b ei n
worked on. thus eliminating dupli-
cation and giving rise to stronger
backing Tor the worthy projects.
We are writing this eommuri-
cation TO determine if your or
ganization. as well as, other or
CARNATIONS will be sufficiently in
terested in such 2 program, and
will support it to the extent that
if will be worthwhile for the Cham
Der to proceed in an effort to ar
range for such a coordinated ac-
tivity.
There is a post card enclosed
for your reply, and before any
action proceeds as to calling To-
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SEC WILL HOLD
FARLEY ON TWP
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refused 10 institute rate cut
sough, Jointly by The city and
the county. has been moving TO-
ward municipal ownership Of the
local utility.
Mayor Bruce 3. Cameron said
Monday night that the utility pu--
chase plan was being handled oy
City Manager A. c. Nichols. now
IN Chicago. IL. Ter mayer 5
convention, and ina. ne preferred
nc. 10 common. N his absence.
y would hate 10 see Tide Water
kicked around again" ne sad,
however. Ia Ike 10 see il. once
and Tor al. established as COM
pe-ent ard ettic;er. business Or
gan.zat;on.
There was likewise no common.
iron, Spokesman 70. group OF To-
ca investors who some months
ago made a bid to- = controlling
in.eres. IL The common and pre-
ter-ec stock OF The utility
"Overcap.:alzauon" and IN
true app-aisement" were two Of
tie charges levelled against the
utility by Spokesman for the city
IN the vigorous campaign conduct
ed here & year ago TO gain 2 re-
ducyion in commercial ard resi-
dental gas and electric rates from
ne utilities commission.
When the utilities commission
declined TO ac.. the city then Rad
introduced in the last General as
ser1tly a bill 70 enable the city 10
purchase the utility which set Up
ne machinery for It's operation.
The bill was defeated.
The city then began a campaign
70 purchase the utility and ope--
ale i, within the limits Of New
Hanover county, with the provision
ina. other means can De worked
OF. TO purchase and operate Tide
Waters extensive properties cut
side the limits Of the county.
4. present. Cry Manager Nichols
revealed recently, the city IS al
tempting TO arrive g. an estima-
ton Of the actual value OF the
utility as q basis for negotiations
with the TWO holding companies
ard with the SEC.
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scut.ied by their crews after reach
.cg ne Balea-ics.
A. the other end If the Ned:
ter-a-eaa another wa-sh;p. is sizt
ucd;zcloSe6, pu. II With ne black
pernaa. Of surrender Tapping from,
her mast,
In al, a. leaz. 50 italian war
ships we're y Allied po-.s a26 Ia
va authorities awaited word 0:
other arrivals from : score OF Ne
dite--anean bases.
Freed for the forthcoming as
san. OF japanese sea co1,n,l1.,;ca
.i.ns was powerful lee. .nclud-
.nE TIE British oz1,-esh;ps Nelson,
Rodney. Arson. Howe, Wa-s2..e
a-6 Valiant.
Win these units joining TIE Uni
=. SAFES Pacific fee: there vas
: likelihood .1a. ne Jape-ese
cleanup nigh. De launched sooner
nan rad been anticipated. Pre-
variations To- RS drive are a.
-ez6v Shaping p 1-de- Wee Aa-
mr.. Lord Le-.S NouH.oa..en :
-.ew.v-es.ab.s.eo Southeast Asa
command.
T-3.2. Field Marsha, Archibald
? Tave.,. y.ce-oy y india, he
British have pledged re loeca-
ION q Burma among ne t-s. q
her o5;ac-vas. ac6 -1ere TIE
rs. blow : expected = tal.
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KURlLES ISLANDS
BOMBED BY YANKS
Continued from Page One)

only one japanese plane was los,
many American planes were down
ed.
The text Of the Navy comnuni-
que, No. 463:
!. On September 10 CParamu.
shire tine} z formation Of Army
Liberator Consolidated B-24
heavy bombers and Mitch ell
North American BPS medium
bombers successfully attacked en-
envy shipping ard ground install
lations in the Paramushiro island
area.
= 2. II spite Of spirited enemy
opposition. in the form Of heavy
anti-aircratt fire and fighter IL
Perception. the U S. oombers
scored numerous hits on ground
installations, Sc. on fire trans
port. which was left in q sinkir g
condition, damaged another trans
port, scored hits on three cargo
vessels. one Of which exploded,
and ST. ated numerous small craft,
setting many or fire.
3 Upwards Of Is enemy fight
ers attacked the u S. planes, and
in q running enga cement, which
lasted for 50 minutes. the L. S.
borbers shot dow. ten enemy
+ ghters and probably three more.
Four U. S. planes are known to
have b=en lost due TO enemy &C
ton. and SIX others failed TO re-
--r--r -
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HUGE ALLIED
FORCES FREE
FOR JAP WAR
gig BattIeship Steams Into
Malta To Join Other
Units OF Rome

LONDON. Sept. 70. p TIE
liquidation 0. the Italian Eae:
which started re wa az ne
vo-,5z TIN TIN la.ges.. Vas al 51'
complete tonight. freeing A--:e-
naval power :-or. ne Nad-:er-a
rez- ~ action il re 2ac--c
asa.ns. re japanese.
Ire doughty Old ba,tles1.p Gull
Cesa-e steamed mo Malta -o1z!
o y. tou- o-1e- Surrendered
ba..lezaips. leaving orly ore more
uracccu.-ed 5o-. Tie Roma. o-e
Of Hays newest I'D ta-ges-- Va:
sunk oy German planes.
The ba.-les.:1 50. u--=p o--eo :
believed 20 De either tie --pe-o,
sc.ad.led To- completion = 1872,
but. according = Lon6o. aut1o---
tie. possibly NJ. ye. co-P-e:e1
arc ether :. Trieste o. Po-a. .
the oa:-leza:p Cavou-. Tne ., 9-E-
tn Cavou- vas .o-2acoed ~ Re
B-;..s. {. Tarzr.o n $40. -z.e-
she vas reported 10 have 6ee-
relocated. bit vas regarded BY ire
British as to:al loss to- way
PURPOSES.
INTO Vaue..a harbo- the 2, 600
ion G.u,io Cesare LED procession
Of four des.-oye-s, seap-are car
-.er and 4 number Of submarines.
Tney anchored under Nsl-as guns
alorgs:de fee. ranging from
capital ships on down which gave
themselves 70 earlier.
From SPANS Ba.ea--c Islands II
.re Western Mediterranean came
TIE news "a: no Italian destroy
erz IL. 10 sea again after la-o-n :
wounded c-e1-e., and ina. other
warsn:ps. including : cruiser aEc
de5.-Cye-s arc g1-b0a.s Aao been
.--e-red by Spanish a1-1o---es
after ove-s-ay-cg --e-- > hours as
provided by international law
These were IN addition % others
wo.ca were reported % have been
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To Our Electric Customers

The War Production Board has proclaimed that maximum
production requires the greatest possible conservation
of nanpower transportation fuel equipment and critical
erial such as copper steel tungsten ard many oh-lch
greater than has been heretofore accomplished It believes
that this greater conservation De accomplished by the
voluntary cooperation Of all citizens Of country the e1
fort It has called for the institution OF program 10 effect
savings on al home fronts by the Office Of Defense Trans
portation the Petroleum Administration for War the Solid
Fuel Administration for War the Office O War Utilities and
other agencies These agencies have been de-
veloping the details OF the conservation program.
Each principal industry ard agency organized to carry
the objective of the Var Production Board 70 It's members and
they in turn to ts that The fullest conserva-
ton may be obtained This definite challenge 10 each
Grating unit and each individual IN ire electric utility industry
to do his or her share in backing up fighting forces We
cannot maximum force against enemies i waste
on the home front is tolerated.
In the electric utility industry the installed generating
capacity together with capacity under construction IS
ample to meet all oreeeable electric needs But il essential
to the OF electricity wherever possible 70 r.
duce directly Indirectly the demands for materials t
transportation, and nnarpower.
The Office of War Utilities IN consultation with repre-
senarives Of the electric utility industry both public and pr
vat has developed comprehensive program achieve the
obctive OF the War Production Board within ra- industry.
The War Production Board ha requested the electric
industry cooperate IN voluntary conservation program
beginning September Is, 1913
The desired result will be obtained through the full
operation OF millions OF people II the program
With everyone contributing ete. VII b tremendous in
Fastening the day OF Victory
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BOND CAMPAIGN
GATHERS SPEED
Continued from Page One)

Cited among he heavier pur-
c.ases Monday was the order Of
tie SeaboaEd Airline railway for
s-00, 600 II bonds. Seab0a-d : buy
-g ne Treasury notes paying
sever-eighths per cent interest
!. meeting Of the New Han
5ve- Board d County Commission
ers. decision was made 70 invest
SIS 600 IN the same type Of Treas
~ notes.
There are three types Of Treas
Try notes available-those paying
seven e.gaths Pc cent interest, TWO
per cent, and TWO and half per
cent
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W. ]. PIERCE

Private William Joe Pierce. S.
Of Burgaw. died in the Central
American zone on Sept. I, accord
ing to notification received By
members Of his family here from
the War department Sunday.
Private Pierce, who entered the
Army on May !, 1872, had been
serving overseas for the past nine
months. He was the son OF the
late Ar. and Mrs. j. Pierce. OF
Burgaw, and vas employed as a
salesman II civilian life. He was
member OF the Presbyterian
church at Burgaw.
According 10 the message re-
eeived by the family, details OF
his death, believed to have follow
ed an illness Of sometime, will be
sent soon by the War department.
He is survived by four brothers,
Bailey " Pierce, OF Spartanburg,
S. c.; J. c. Pierce, of Rocky
Mount, and Walter and Rodney
Pierce, Of Burgaw. and six sisters,
Mrs. Leon L. Mott Mrs. D. B.
Robinson, ST., and Mrs. F. z.
Livingston, al Of Wilmington, Mrs.
John A Hurt, of Atlanta, Ca,
Mrs. K. H Jones Of Milledgeville.
Ga, and Miss Katie Pierce, OF
Goldsboro.