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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
AMERICANS, BRITISH IN
 GREAT PUSH
United Forces Cross River al All Points, Make
 New Captures
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN ALGIERS, Oct l9.-The battle of Volturno River has ended in vic- tory for the Fifth Army. the Am erican and British troops crossing the river at all points.
 The American troops have cap- tured five villages in the eastern sector.
 The Fifth Army line has swept to an advance of from three to five miles and simultaneously, British troops, between Capua and the sea, swept over the difficult river bar rier.
 At all points bridges were con- structed by the American engin- eers.
 Eighth Army Advances
 At the same time the advance of the Fifth Army is reported, Mont- gomery's Eighth Army continued to push the Germans back and have captured the towns of Santo Ste
  fano and Montecilfone in drive from the Adriatic.
 The Fifth Aimy's push has put them astride the Titerno River where enemy resistance is reported slackened.
 Hammered By Air Force
 The North African Air Force maintained battle supremacy, ham mering the Germans from one end of the line to the other but the biggest air news of the day was made by American bomber fleets who blasted the railroad yard at Smoplie, Yugoslavia, on the only railroad running from Belgrade to Athens.
 RAF heavy bombers also attacked the airfields at MartiZa Calato on Rhodes, also at Kastel Heklion on Crete and the harbor at Skyros in the Aegean
 Troops Are Weakening
 Kesselring's troops are showing signs of weakening in the desper- ate defense against the east flank of the Fifth Army line and five villages were taken in the rough mountain country after hard battle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
JAPAN, U. 5.
 EXCHANGE
 PRISONERS

MORMUGAO, Portuguese India, Oct. 19.-Like holiday picnickers, but with much deeper joy, l,500 Americans and nationals of other countries of the western world marched off the Jap ship Tea Maru and boarded the exchange liner Gripsholm, which will carry them home after months of intern ment in Jap hands.
 Again free men, they stepped into the hot sunlight, shouting jokes and wisecrackS.
 The exchange of repatriates was completed at ten am. today, Mor- mugao time, without incident.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
White House
 Calls Labor
 To TaIkfesl
D Demands of Wage In. crease 10 Be Taken Up
 Big Strike Looms

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19. % Presi- dent Roosevelt today summoned labor leaders to a conference to be held Thursday to discuss labor de- mands for higher wages with a probable view of heading off a threatened nationwide strike as the result of a ballot taken by railroad workers.
 Labor sources said the White House has called the meeting, what will be known as a combined Labor War Board. consisting of repre- sentatives of the CIO. AFL and in- dependent railroad Brotherhoods.
 There is spreading restlessness among railroad workers over failure to win wage demands and which threatens to develop.
 The strike order it is said will depend largely on the attitude of the five operating Brotherhoods whose representatives meet in Chi cago next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
Big Tripariie Conference
 Nowjn5ession in Moscow;
 Hull, Eden, MoIofov af Meei

MOSCOW, Oct. l9 - American Secretary of State Cordell Hull. the highest United States official to ever visit Moscow, plunged quickly into the wars first full dress tri- partite conference meeting with his British and Russian counterparts, Eden and Molotov, only few hours after concluding l4,000 mile flight
 AS the Foreign Secretaries settled down to the first days business, the Soviet newspapers turned their spotlight on the long awaited get together in which the Russians con- sider a second front in western Europe, the important topic to be discussed
 Quick To Action
 Despite the long hard trip, Hull and Eden were eager to begin dis cussions with Molotov immediately
 Both the American and British Foreign officials expect the confer ence will lay the groundwork for future conversations with leaders of the United Nations.
 Muscovites stood in long lines today to purchase newspapers, all of them splashed with pictures Of Hull, Eden and Molotov, taken at the airport These pictures were clear across the bottom of the front pages of the newspapers.
 No Editorial Comment
 The Moscow newspapers front- paaed the statements made by Hull and Eden upon their arrival but the newspapers did not comment editorially on the conference.
 Hull, who made his first air plane trip to get here, arose early and ate his favorite breakfast Of American rolled oats. It took con- siderable effort to locate the oats, but the American Supply Mission furnished six boxes to solve the problem.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
The w ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON u.,or Robert .. Allen on active dut'o

wASHIN NGTON Sage heaos among the diplomatic corps flgure that the peace of the world for the next 20 to 50 years will be decided during the next three months' Specifically, they believe that at the Moscow Conference of Foreiei' Ministers. the die may be cast as Vo whether our children will have to fipht Germany GOT possibly Russia combined with Germany again III twenty years.
 But if Great Britain. Russia ana the United States--the three most nowerful nations in the worlo-caii work out a collective security pact, apreeing to protect each other ana ksao the peace, then there Is gooo reason to believe this war may see the end of major wars for some time to come.
 The meeting at Moscow, however will not be easy. Here are the oo- stacles it faces:
 Russian territorial demands.
 9 Russian suspicion, plus the fact that she has been gwen the r,,n-around on second 1ront III Western Europe and many other diplomatic moves.
 3 Russia now holds the balance of power in Europe,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
House pas5es Seal Treaty Between
 U. S. and Canada

WASHINGTON, Oct. l9 The House has passed the bill to give effect to the fur seal agreements between the United States and Canada
 The agreement was made in 1922 after Japan abrogated in l940, the treaty to protect the fur seals in the Pacific
 Under the agreement, the United States and Canada will prohibit sealing ill the open sea, provide guarding the herds and continue protection of the seals as under the previous treaty.
 The measure permits natives of Alaska to hunt the seals in canoes or boats propelled by oars or sails.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
MORE TAXES OPPOSED BY
 REPUBLICANS
Government Economy De- mdnded Instead of
 Tax Increases

WASHINGTON, Oct l9.-Repub- lican members of the tax framing House Ways and Means Committee today took solid stand against any further federal taxes on individual or corporate incomes.
 The statement was made by Rep resentative Knutson. The Republi- cans proposed a program of Gov ornment economy instead of fur ther tax increases.
 Knutsons statement made no mention of the sales tax proposals but one Republican said that issue is dead"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
EXCLUSION LAW REPEAL
 STARTS ROW

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Intend- ed as a goodwill gesture to val iant ally, legislation to repeal the Chinese exclusion law is certain to start a congressional fight, and move half of all immigration quotas regardless of nationality.
 Legislation started move to per init lO5 Chinese to enter the United Statts a year and become citizens. The House Immigration Committee Administration backs the original proposal of President Roosevelt Tn urging prompt enactment.
 Sponsors of the legislation re- strict all immigration and served notice they seek to amend a meas ure to cut all immigration at least 50 per cent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
5(0RE5 OF
 JAP PLANES
 SHOT DOWN
Raid on Allied Shipping Disastrous 10 Nippons
 -Aussies Move On

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, oct. 19-The junglewise Aussle troops have beaten a Jap thrust to recap ture strategic Finschafen, New Guinea.
 Attempting to land at dawn last Sunday, sharp fighting took place and the Jap attack was beaten OH. The Aussies then moved north of Finschafen toward Satelberth where the enemy is reported in slzeapie force and forced the Nippons oacK'
 The Japs attempted a raid on Allied shipping at Orc Bay ana "A of 35 planes were shot down III repetition of last Fridays fiasco when the Japs lost 46 planes sent against the same area.
 Aerial activity rages through the Solomoas from New Guinea ana into Spice Island between New Guinea and the Celebes where LIE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19

LONDON, Oct. l9-Field Mar shal Shuts. Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, predicted a grand assault on Hitler's Central Fortress of Europe next year, and said that American troops may have to play a decisive part in view of the intense and prolonged strain. and the excessive demands on the British Commonwealth.
 American manpower is rightly looked upon as our grand strategic
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
RAF MAKES
 END ATTACK
 ON GERMANY
Main Blow Struck al Ham over = 17 British
 Bombers Lost

LONDON, Oct. l8.-The Royal Air Force attacked Germany in great strength last night directing the main blow against Hanover while Mosquito bombers blasted targets in Berlin and Western Germany for the second consecutive night.
 The Air Ministry said full re- suits of the night raids are not known as clouds obscured and par tially covered the targets.
 Seventeen British bombers were lost in the operations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct. 19. Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 6h. American Can 89, Anaconda 26. Bethlehem Steel 50. Curtiss Wright 7h. Internation- al Harvester TO. Kennecott 3li2. United States Steel 54is, Pound $4.04
 follows industrials l38.7l, rails 3529, utilities 2i70.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
JUNEAU MEN
 ARE H0N0RED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19. - The Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction Ancient Accepted Scot tish Rite Freemasonry today elect ed 253 Masons to receive the Thirty Third Honorary Degree.
 Among those elected are three Juneauites: John James Fargher, Herbert Lionel Faulkner, and James Wilfred Leivers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
JAp(0LUMN IN RETREAT
 AT SALWEEN

CHUNGKING. Oct. 19. One of the main Jap columns in the drive to force the Chinese in Yunnan Province back across the east bank of the Salween River was broken up and is now retreating in several directions, the Chinese Command has announced.
 The communique said that Jap Column l3 which was pushing along the Burma Road where it enters Southwestern China. suffered se- were losses from Chinese fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
Aerial Actiuity Rages in Solon1ons Action
American Troops Are
 xpeded 10 Win War
 In Europe, Says 5muts

reserve in the vast final moves of the war" said the South African soldier statesman in war com- mentary at the London Guild Hall and added.
 While, therefore. every ally must go all out to bring about the final climax, the United States of Amer ica is the latest, freshest, and most potent newcomer to the field and may have to play the decisive part in the conclusive act of the great war drama"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
GERMAN TALkFEST
 HELD WITH HITLER

LONDON, Oct. 19.-The German radio tonight announced that Hitler received leading personalities of the State Party who attended a meeting called by the Chief Hign Command of the Armed Forces ' Home subjects were discussed and Hitler spoke Gn the political and military situation. All high officials of the Army and Navy attended the session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
Alert Sounded on Oahu; Unidentified Plane Is
 Spoiled, But Speeds Away

PEARL HARBOR, Oct. l9.-The mighty fortress on Oahu Island Of the Hawaiian Islands group was thrown into an alert before dawn on Sunday by the approach of an un- identified plane which turned and sped out to sea when caught on the beam of powerful searchlights.
 Apparently the plane was a small float type ship.
 The Navy surmises the plane was launched from submarine but the mission was unsuccessful.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
FREN(HkEN
 FIGHT NAzI5

ALGIERS, Oct. 19.-The French Committee of National Liberation announced tonight that bitter fighting on fairly large scale" has broken out between German troops and Frenchmen hiding in the moun- tains in upper Savoy Province, Southeastern France. to escape forced labor in Germany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
Interned Nobel Prize Man Reported Dead, Concentration Cam ?

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-A DINE broadcast from Berlin picked up here says the morning newspapers of Paris announce the death oi Romain Roland, 76, noted anti Nazi French author, Nobel Prize winner
 Roland was interned by the Ger mans at an undesignated concen- traitor camp where he died.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
WHAT RUSSIA WANTS

pussian territorial demands were first expressed to Anthony Eoeii when he went to Moscow m rep ruary 1s42, shortly after Pearl liar Dor. The British were quite reaay to accept them then, in 1act WIT tually did accept them. But the United States stepped in and said No. Since then Russia has put 1or- ward her demands again. They have not changed much. Here Is what Russia wants:
 a. All of the Baltic states-Es- tonia, Latvia, Lithuania.
 b. A slice of Finland-more oi less the boundary won by Russia after the Finnish Russian l940 war war.
 c. Half of Poland. including the city of Lwow.
 d. All of Bessarabia, plus about half of Buchovina in the heart ot Rumania.
 e. A tripartite commission-Tur- key. Britain and Russia-to guard the Bosphorus.
 Several of these are likely to raise unshirted hell with American pub lie opinion-particularly with the Polish vote in Chicago, Milwaukee Buffalo, Detroit, to say nothing o1 those who would point out that we started the war to save Poland ano
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
MINERS DO NOT
 RETURN TO JOBS

BIRMINGHAM. Alabama, Oct. l9. Approximately l8.000 of Alapama's 22,000 coal miners remained away from their jobs today despite the return to work plea of John l.. Lewis, United Mine Workers Presi- dent. Local officials made no im- mediate explanation of the failure of the miners to return to work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
ACCOUNTANT HERE

Registered at the Gastineau Ho- tel, Marshall Crutcher. well known c. P A. man from Ketchikan, ar rived here yesterday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
FROM TAKU HARBOR

Sven Olson, of Taku Harbor, registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
FROM ELFIN COVE

c. w. Hubbard, from Elfin Cove, is at the Gastineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-29

THE "smiling IrishmaR" pays more for
car. see him at 377s Woodward. TE 2-eios
1871 Ford. Mercury or
Chevrolet; will pay cash. Call Mr..
MacAichaei. UN. 3-42t2.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-29

JACK ALEXANDER realty Knows how To-
get the high for your car or equity !;
cash IN ave minutes; why give 'em away1
s455 woodward. Trinity z-ei5s.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-29

PARTY wants 40 or Al low-miieage car
will pay cash. 1850 Livernois. North
lawn 1855.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-29
Motorcycles and Bicycles

HARLEY DAvIDsON-1e4l 80" o II V
De luxe u 900 miles; 500. Lenox COCO.
WANT motorcycles or equities Cash wait
ing Edw. Kehoe CO.. ssss Grand River.
READ Times Want Ads for proflt-use
them for results
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14

p BEARDED as one of The most serious
obstacles TO ultimate victory over
Japan and Germany is the Axis submarine
menace. which is upsetting 943 war STRAIT
egy TO such an extent that unified com.
mand to direct q, war on U-boats has been
demanded.
The submarine campaign is considered
the only successful major offensive of which
Germany can boast and qualified observers
do not hesitate TO say the Allies may not
be able TO win the war unless they stop the
U-boafs.
In the Pacific Japanese subs have at
tackled the coast Of the United States and
Canada, have sheIIed our defense ins+sIIa-
lions and industries and have sunk our ships
within sight of our great cities. Could these
points OF attack be the indicated points of
attempted invasion by the sons of Nippon7
Submarine sinkings in The Atlantic are
Tar above the last war, and until recep+Iy
were taking tonnage toll greatly exceeding
the new tonnage being bull.
Greatest loss has been in tankers. which
explains the ban on pleasure driving in the
East.
The Axis is declared TO have been sue.
eesstul in at least partially neutraizinq Amer
'ees war effort by their sub war, hamperino
deliveries Of badly needed supplies, siowino
the transport OF men to the fighting fronts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
Officer 10 Appeal
Staying Verdict

GEORGETOWN. Del. Dec. 4
(Up)-Convicted by Sussex
County jury of involuntary man
slaughter in the shooting of his
best friend. army Warrant Officer
Carl Moulinie, 80, today prepared
10 appeal the verdict to escape a
possible l. 10 30-year prison sem
tence. The all-male jury returned
It's verdict last night.
Moulinie said the shooting
which occurred Nov. 4 in the
Worthington home at Rehoboth
Beach, Del, was accidental. The
state sought TO prove that il was
deliberate and that Moulinie was
in love with Worthingtons 25-
year-old wife. Elaine
Defense counsel filed for ar
reStmcnt Of judgment and a new
trial
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
States Tribute
To Be Paid 10
Bill Of Rights
City TO Join Observance
Of Week of Dec. II TO
Rededicete Freedom

On Dec. Is, 1891, our fore
fathers placed the finishing
touches TO the foundation of what
was 10 prove TO be the greatest
nation on the face OF the earth.
For II was at this time that they
adopted the Bill of Rights-the
first 10 amendments 10 the Con-
stitution which guaranteed for
ever that the people should have
certain inviolable fields of privilege
in which their government could
never intrude
Outstanding among these rights
are freedom OF religion, speech,
assembly. the press and the right
TO petition the government for a
redress Of grievances.
As a tribute 10 the foresight of
our American fathers, these rights
stand today AS beacon light 20
war stricken peoples throughout
the world
WILL REDEDICATE SELVES
And til eemHeHefatieh of this
memorable event. Detroit and the
nation will pause briefly next
week 10 rcdcdiCate themselves TO
these principles of freedom
Gov. Kelly and Mayor Jefiries
have decreed Dec y 20 Is as Bin
of Rights Week
Locally. the event IS being spon-
sored hy The Detroit Times while
other Hearst newspapers through
out the country are conducting
similar celebrations.
Next Sunday has been pro-
claimed Freedom of Worship Day
and 4S7 churches affiliated with
the Detroit Council of Churches
Will hold special prayers or OBJ
serVanceS.
In the schools. significance Of
the Bill Of Rights will be brought
home 10 the pupils by the reading
of the document and special dis
cussionS on IT'S meanings
The program is being directed
by {. {. Barnes. director Of social
studies for the Detroit Board Of
Education
ON Dec. IS. a commemorative
radio program sponsored by the
Times will be the highlight Of the
day which will be marked by
rallies sponsored by various patri-
otto groups ia All sections of the
CITY
The Disabled American Vet
Grams will join the Navy Anchor
cites 20 pass out six-colored copies
OF the Bill Of Rights on the steps
OF the city hall
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
Peniicillin Ready
For All in Spring
Increased Production
TO Free Wonder Drug

NEW YORK. Dec. 4 QNS) y
Penicillin, which is credited with
a score of miraculous cures where
all other medical means have
failed. will be available 10 the
civilian medical profession late in
the spring of 1914.
Penicillin is currently con-
trolled by the armed forces. Any
use of the drug for civilians can
be obtained only through APP
prevail of the army or navy.
The American Chemical So
ciety reported today that owing
TO rapidly progressing techniques
in processing the drug il might
soon be available 10 civilians.
Production has increased 100 per
cent each 30 days for several
months.
Formerly slow and inadequate
production has kept the drug
from reaching the general mar
ket.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
Doris Duke S Suit
Far From Trial

RENO, Dec. 4 (INS)-The al
ready complicated divorce suit
brought by Mrs. Doris Duke
Cromwell, heiress TO the Duke to-
bacco millions. against James
Cromwell, former U. S. minister
10 Canada. became more mixed
up today with the filing of q de-
fault in Reno district court.
In the action. Cromwell was
charged with failure TO demur 10
his w,ee'S suit or TO answer the
case within the laws prescribed
time.
William Woodburn. Mrs. Crom-
wells attorney. also filed an
order 10 take dispositions Of %
witnesses. and declared that trial
of the divorce action was still far
in the future.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
Churchill in Upper
Dances Solo Waltz

NEW YORK. Dec. 4 QNSl
MIC Correspondent Grant Parr
is the authority for the story
that Prime Minister Churchill
dressed in what aifmen eaH a
ripper siren suit" danced a solo
waltz at President RboSevelts
Thanksgiving party in Cairo.
Parr said the prime minister
asked the soldier orchestra four
times TO play Garry Me Back to
Old Virginy."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
DETROIT SUNDAY TIMES
Back From He'll Tells
Adventure of DetrOiter

Another exciting cartoonsorY the the latest in the
thrilling Back From Hell" series by noted cartoonst Burris
Jenkins viii appear in Mondays Of the daily Detroit
TIMES bringing the tale OF 1t Jack Walsh OF
Detroit who aboard the Inflated u s. destroyer Wake
Read his neck cracked and leg broken in battle
al sea thanks his steel helmet Read
how suicidal 70foot jump into Jagged shell holes IN the ship
prevented sudden shift of wind blew aside smoke
pouring the crafts huh and belch of flame Illuminated
the danger below Read aboutand pcturedhghy ora
narrowing experiences Of Detroter Get Mon.
days of tho daily Detroit Times for Back From HELL
The daily Detroit Times leads tOith pctures leads Nth
BY diaiing Cherry $500 Monday
arrange for delivery Of The Detroit Times to
your home
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
special to THE DETROIT TIMES

NEW YORK. Dec. a Richard
Hardness. ace National Broadcast
ing Co. commentator. will pay
homage 10 the Bill of Rights over
a network of more than so sta
lions during the anniversary week,
Dec. 1918.
AS a feature Of the newspaper
radio commemOration of the 10
amendments 152d anniversary.
Hardness program will be one of
eight broadcasts by MIC in con-
junction with the New York
Journal American and other
Hearst papers which are sponsor
ing the national celebration.
The radio commentators will
sp~ak from Washington on Bill of
Rights and Government day,
Monday. Dec. 10, at lis p. m. A
veteran political reporter who has
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-05
Billy Mitchell S Sister
Sues British Husband

RENO. Dec. 4 QNSl Mrs.
Ruth Mitchell Knowles. prorni-
nent writer and lecturer. today
sought a divorce from Stanley
Knowles. former British diplo-
matte service official
Mrs, Knowles charged three
years separation a sister Of the
late Gen. Billy Mitchell. she mar
Rcd Knowles in England in-l925.
They have no children Knowles
last address was given as Ton
bridge Kent, England.