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Evening star., 1943-12-12
"LangSamkrieg,"

"Langsamkrieg."
The capture of Rome would not mean
the conquest of Italy; there is hard
winter ahead and the Nazis have per-
fected a defensive as strong as the
blitzkrieg, according to Frank Gervasi,
in Golfers.
Now it is the langsamkrieg, which
means long war;
The Germans, Gervasi explains, have
developed the art of demolition. to re-
tard the 5th and 9Th Armies; rain and
mud are Nazi allies.
But the team advancing against the
Nazis ignores these obstacleSthe British
who fight almost daily and certainly
professionally" and the Americans who
fight much as they play football, in
tensely and enthusiastically, but with
the sole idea of winning"
However, the Allies, Gervasi adds al
ready have achieved their principal OBJ
Jective-airfields from which to smash
the heart of Germany from the south.
Evening star., 1943-12-12


on the details of heavy drives on both
Germany and Japan, both Of which are
now in the process Of falling back and
both of which have passed their peak
in strength.
There was letup in the heavy raid
ing of Germany's main cities during
the week, but there was no easing of the
pressure on German nerves, for there
was no assurance at any time that q
raid would not occur.
The German high command found no
comfort during the week either, for
there were many indications that Tur-
key will grant air bases or other aid
to the Allies in her new role of nom
belligerent cooperation. Taking no
chances on surprise attack by the
Nazis. which has been limited, the
Turks closed their border with Bull
garia and called a million reservists to
arms to supplement the million men
now in the Turkish Army.
There were indications, also that
Bulgaria might withdraw from the war,
indications so strong in fact warning
from Berlin was given that unpleasant
occurrences might follow any action by
Bulgaria to quit without first consult
ing with Berlin. While the Nazis were
warning Bulgaria of unpleasant event.
ualities which might occur, the Allies
were being unpleasant in a practical
manner, Allied planes dropping a tre-
mendous load of bombs on Sofia in
raid which lasted for los minutes. Prin-
cipaly troop barracks and rail facilities
were plastered and there were said to
have been many casualties. Another
raid followed yesterday.
Other Worries for Berlin.
There were still further worries for
Berlin. Unrest was declared spreading
in France while the fear of an invasion
of Norway by the Allies brought a sud-
den shift of Marshal Rommel to in
spect the defenses in Scandinavia where
an attack is expected to coincide with
the opening of a Russian winter Of
fensive. Capt. Ludwig Sertorius, the
Nazi radio commentator, told the Ger
man people that there are so divisions
in England waiting the word to go.
The first organized Italian troops to
swing into action against the Nazis were
revealed late in the week as operating
with the American 5th Army. The
troops were fed into the American
lines, giving an American unit a we'll
deserved rest. The Italians were particu-
larly inspired to prove their complete
sympathy for the Allied cause but
suffered an early setback.
There were some rumors that deposed
high-ranking officers of the German
Army already have made peace over
lures to the Allies. These rumors, at
tributed to responsible source in Bern,
continued further to indicate backing
for the peace movement by leading Ger
man industrialists.
Something went slightly awry with
japanese propaganda during the week
(the official spokesman perhaps hav-
ing mistakenly broken a release date)
when it was announced from Toxic
Friday that the American battleship
Wisconsin had been sunk with many
other naval vessels in a battle off Bou-
gainville Island.
The Wisconsin,, having been launched
last Wednesday at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard, must have set some sort of
a record in being fitted out, taken on
shakedoWn cruise. sent to Bougainville,
in the Solomon Islands, and sunk in
battle all in the period of three days.
Evening star., 1943-12-12
Americas 7O5th Week of War
223d Week of World War II
By Ho,card P. Bailey

The prelimnaries having been completed
Germany out OF the next
The three
then President Inonu of Turkey generally
Evening star., 1943-12-12
Allies, Poreys Completed Prepare Final Blows

HIS MAP shows one reason the Nazis fight
desperately 70 hold Rome and the Prs.war
Polish border. Coins on these fronts would
place the Allies within 800 miles Of Ger
mony's heart from both south and east, and
enobIs thsm-with present bases in Enslond-
TO send heavy bombers over the entire Reich.
As Allied planes ore bossd farther inside the
Nuzi defense circle. and closer to Killers 800
mile "Iond stand" zone, they will BE- obIs 10
bqttsr enemy military and indvstriaI targets
with grsotsr and greater soss.
Evening star., 1943-12-12

fThe tolloptn0 symposium, on
the probable length OF the Uar
,Das gathered from Dar corre-
spondents Uhose articles appear
frequently in The Star.)
Evening star., 1943-12-12

dHu W eSldDllSll ourselves securely IN
bombing bases within range of vital Jap
centers
''One of our initial tasks may be to
pinch off and isolate Japan's South Pa
cific conquests by island-to-island flank
attack from the east and possibly push
through Malaga, Sumatra, Singapore
and the South China Sea from the west.
This also will give us new lines Of
access into China through its southern
ports. The Allies then will be ready to
close in on the heart of the Japanese
empire from all sides for the kill
MY opinion is that before Japan
capitulates we shall have to launch
large-scale amphibious invasions of the
outer islands of the Japanese archi-
pelago and that we shall probably be
obliged to send American or British
armies into China to help deliver the
decisive blow against the main force Of
the Japanese armies on the mainland of
Asia
simultaneously, we shall have to
bomb Jap industries and cities into help
lesSness. With luck, the Allies should
be able to force Japan into surrender
some time in 1916.
This estimate reckons without Rus
sian assistance. If Russia comes into
the Pacific war after Hitlers defeat
and I think the chances are slightly
better than $3.50 that it will-then the
task Of defeating Japan should be short
ened by about one year, for we will have
bases right up against our enemy's
vitals"
Inc)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11

some time at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Anthony Joy.
Word has been received that Mike
Joy has been transferred to the
naval training station at Newport
News, Va.
Dot Ledum returned to her home
in Libby Monday after spending
the weekend here as guest Of
Pat Bartlett.
William Purcell has returned
home from Cut Bank where he was
called because of the serious illness
of his father.
The Holy Trinity Episcopal Guild
will meet on Friday at the home of
Mrs. Jennie Baggs.
The Dorcas Society will meet on
Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Jim Ellis.
Frank Geiger returned home this
week after being honorably lis.
charged from the army because OF
poor health.
Del. Schatz left this week for
Spokane. where he plans to enlist
in the navy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Big Fork Defeats Troy

The Troy team was defeated on
the home floor by Big Fork Friday
evening. Big Fork got off to a fast
start, scoring II points in the first
quarter to two for the Trojans. The
half ended 1873 in favor of Big Fork.
The Big Fork five continued to
lead all through the game, ending
with a score of 1918.
The Troy team made an impress
sion on the audience when they
came out onto the floor at the start
of the game wearing their flashy
new warm-up jackets of white satin
with matching trunks of white with
maroon stripes. The jackets were
bought by the boys themselves, and
were worn at this game for the
first time. Entertainment was pro-
vided at the half by the Troy band
and tWirling corps, under the di-
rection of Mr. Ivor Davis
The Troy team, although it went
down fighting, was handicapped by
the loss of both Jim and Paul Nc
Cracker, who were at the time I'M
der quarantine for measles.
Lineups for the teams were:
Big Fork-Eslick, Fagerland, J.
Dunlap, B. Dunlap, Marion.
Troy-R Kensler Egan, Rice,
Grippe, Mason.
Substitutions made were: For Big
Fork, Buttor. For Troy-Salimando
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
THE OFFICIAL PAPER FOR LINCOLN COUNTY
Takes Stond Against COMPILING Bill

Many Of the ministerial organizations Of the state
openly fighting the bill in the Montana legislature that
would throw this state open all the evils Of unrestricted
gambling Lining up with that fight the congregation of
the First Presbyterian church, Libby, following the morn
ing service last Sunday by unanimous standing vote,
went record opposed to such legislation and instruct
ing the pastor the Rev Russell j. Prentice to that the
action of the congregation placed before the legislature
For the past several sessions of the legislature similar
bills have been introduced and defeated This newspaper
has always been opposed opening the state to gambling
for the that has long been considered vice of
most vicious type We oppose it not only from the stand
point of good morals but also from the standpoint of good
business, believing that money spent in gambling cannot
Of course, 60 into the channels Of legitimate trade
At the Sunday meeting the Rev Mr. Prentice read a
circular put out by the Ministerial Association Of Silver
county, Butte The circular states concsey the argu
ment against the proposed legislation as follows:
l. Gambling undermines the moral fibre Of all who en-
gage in it. 1t lures young and old into the false belief that
they can get something for nothing.
g. Life not gamble Life is great risk, great adj
venture and its dividends in proportion to its invest
ment You do not get something for nothing.
g. Gambling dissipates the income OF the aborer without
giving value received and inevitably increases the number
of persons dependent upon county and state welfare funds
4. Gambling is parasite upon honest business
5. LOCALIZED gambling in Montana will bring the out
ofsate syndicate and professional gambler into Treas
ure State to reap the golden harvest and export it.
g. Legalizing gambling will not change its nature nor
safeguard anyone from its evils Its legal sanction will teno
10 Stimulate ana increase BdHlDH8 III our community
may degenerate into wild though legaized scramble fof
the laborers money.
7 The main argument for legazng gambling is "Ad
donal income for the welfare fund.- r amounts f. this
Demoralize young people and debauch the aborng
to help the aged and unemployables and thus make
paupers and unemployables to demoraize more OF
the young to take of these etc. etc. etc. ad
ad nfintum We must not forget: There are values oil
higher consideration than revenue.
g. Legal liquor control in Silver Bow county has dem
onsrated that lawess forces not controlled by icens
ing We do not licenses for reckless drivng The
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
New Courses Started i'm School

Two new courses were begun this
semester. The War Guidance course
for seniors is taught by Mr.. Nc
Kay. Students taking this course
will select a vocation and spend the
entire semester gathering material
for study on his own vocation. This
is intended to help students not
only learn more about different vo-
cations. but it will help them de-
eide what kind of work they would
like to do after they graduate. Each
student will be required to write q
thesis on his vocation at the end OF
the year. Also a part of the course
is the publishing of the school pa
per, the Trojan Trumpet. All work
on the paper will be done by the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Missed School Time To Be Made Up

Mr.. James F. Mckay, high school
superintendent, has announced that
if it is found to be necessary, the
days of school missed in the. last
two weeks will be made up by going
to school an hour longer each day.
School time would then be changed
from one o'clock in the afternoon
until four, to one o'clock until five.
Whether or not this will be neces-
sary depends on the requirements
of the Northwest Accrediting As
ISOLATION, of which the Troy School
is member.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
w. S. c. S. Meeting

The Womens Society of Christian
Service met at the home of Mrs. Ed.
.Henrichs on Thursday. Mrs. Dougal
Gilchrist assisted.
Mrs. James Duffy distributed The
remaining articles of the layette &c
be made.
Mrs. Roy Maness had charge Of
the program, which was on Peace.
She read an article on .'Blackouts
in Alaska" by Dorothy Reassell
Mrs. E. Roy Fort read the medita
ton. and a poem In Desire wa.
read by Mrs. John Sagen. Mrs
Ed. Henrichs read an article on
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Opening q World of Magic

This newspaper in receipt of booklet just put by
the General Electric company It bears the title Elec
tronics--A New Science For New World and it tells
briefly but in fascinating way what scientists have
learned regarding the eectron and how they still dev
ing into the mysteries of that manifestation Of nature The
booklet also pictures of the many methods by which
the eectrons has been put work and entertain
mankind, in thousand and one ways
Learning how to control and this force of nature
has really opened magic world Some Of the things that
have been accomplished through this mysterious force
would appear almost beyond belief Yet this force is III
daily use and its manifestation is in the radio
We quote from the booklet:
Tonight soldier in the South Pacific speaks to al
mother in Illinois farmer in New England settles down
to war news from London band plays and three thou
sand miles away boy and girl dance bank president
an actor Texas ranger talk through the still night air
"rThe miracle of tn electron
Tonight air raid wardens gather in fire houses and
police stations In televson studio instructors oil
incendary bombs describe fire fighting echnques Thir
ty thousand raid Wardens thus completed training
es in New York Citythe first instance of mass educa-
ton by teevson-hrough receivers in 81 precinct police
stations
1.-THE miracle of the electron
j. 1T is almost half century since Marconi proved
to an astonished world that messages could be transmitted
without Today electronic transmitting tubes flash
the music and pageantry of the world through space at the
rate of 1856 900 miles second From microphone and cleo
osclaor through which course millions OF tree cleo
trons radio ripple out over city, forest and sea
There is part OF the earth where rado cannot now
reach In the electronic tomorrow, sound AND sight will
travel the air waves You will relax at home IN your
armchair, and watch ball game, stage show in full
glorious color You will robin sing you hear it.
wander with explorer through greenlng Wilderness toll
low with your eyes plane soaring the Andes This
lis not far in the distant future General Electric research
is building for day when your home will be window in
I the world
We ran through this most interesting booklet and caught
only mere glimpse of some of the knowledge science
opening to mankind and the magical ways in which that
ledge being put 10 we theD thought IN tne
same connection the life menare planning to build
for mankind from mar-tOrn world. And could not
but marvel at the lack of vision of blind who
have said there are no more frontiers for the young men OF
today Considering the marves that are beng
unfoded today and what the future has IN store IL can
be said that never have the frontiers facing mans skill
and determination been SO rich and promising as they
G are today
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Games Scheduled for This Week

The Trojans have two engage
ments scheduled for this week
which, according to Coach Ernest
Bivins. are Subject to the grace OF
God, the weather and the measles.
Friday night Eureka will journey
here. The Eureka game was concel-
led while school was closed Troy
and Libby will meet on the Libby
floor the following evening. The
Eureka game here will be one OF
the last games of the season. Feb
"a the annual class B tournament
will begin in Whitefish
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
New Rulings Are Made in School

New Rulings Are Made IN School
With the resuming of school, sew
eral new regulations were laid
down for the students. and several
old ones were enforced strictly.
One rule which has already made
a great improvement in keeping the
halls. lockers and stalrways quiet
and orderly, is that of requiring The
students to walk in single file to
and from all classes. The students
have been informed that they are
TO 20 to their lockers at the time
the bell rings in the morning and
at noon, and take all the books and
equipment they will need for The
entire morning and afternoon with
them. Formerly, much confusion
was created when the students went
to their lockers after each class for
books. Juniors and seniors are
given right of way in marching
to classes, and also in passing out
of the assembly.
A new rule has been enforced IN
regard to hardness also. Whenever
student is tardy-at morning or
at noon, when role is taken by the
teacher in assembly-he must go
to the office for slip which is to
be signed just as is the slip for an
absense. When any student has a
record of five tardies. he must stay
for a detention period after school.
These rules and regulations will
tend to make a more orderly, Ct
ficient school, it is hoped
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Birthday Party

Betty Laehn was the guest OF
honor at birthday party Saturday
afternoon, on her 18th birthday.
"Cootie" and other games were
PLAYED during the afternoon. Prizes
were won by Myrta Carr, Dale Rice,
Herbie Coffman, and Dick Sieben-
forcher.
The table was attractively dec
Grated. Valentine motifs being used
in place cards, napkins, and CEN
terpiece consisting of a large red
and blue birthday cake.
The hostess opened her lovely
gifts after lunch was served
Twelve friends were present.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11

members of this class, under the
direction of Mr. Mckay.
Miss Marion Buchanan is offering
a course in home economics for
boys who wish to take it. The Sc
mester will be spent in cooking and
sewing lessons. Home &c. for boys
was offered in the Troy school for
the first time last year, when it was
under the direction of Miss Jessie
Hansen.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Bridge Club

The Wednesday afternoon bridge
club met this week A delicious
dessert course was served at 100.
Tableeleths and napkins were in
red and white valentine motif
Clever favors were in the same
theme as were the tally cards. Priz-
es for contract were red heart
shaped boxes of candy. These were
won by Mrs. Anthony Joy, high
Mrs. William Bissell, low, and Mrs
Ernest Bivins, the travelling prize
Mrs. Roy Maness and Mrs. Beri
Thomas substituted for absent
members.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11

Sunday School will continue be-
ginning at o'clock for the re-
mainder of February, it was an
nounced by the superintendent, Mrs.
V. A. Sather.
Vesper services will be al 4
O'Clock. with the Rev. E. Roy Fort
offering the sermon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Satr0n Is
Cited For
Good Work

Lieutenant Richard Saffron. who
is with an anti-tank unit in the
South Pacific, has been doing out
standing work in his branch of the
service. He is reported to be the
youngest company commander IN
his regiment. He is the younger son
of Mr.. and Mrs A. F. Saffron, form
erly of Troy and now living at
Whitefish.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11

licensing Of gambling will in judgment be attended
racket.
We should hold up the ideal of the citizens of Silver
Bow county arising in righteous anger and electng execu
tive officials who will be honest in their execution OF the
laws against gambling rather than to enrench this social
evil behind law.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Entertain Bridge Club

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bivins en-
tertained their bridge club at their
home on Saturday evening. Contract
was played at which Mr. and Mrs.
John Sagen won the honors for me
highest combined score, and Ed.
Weidner received the travelling
prize. The hostess served de-
licious lunch at late hour. Mr.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11

Mrs. al Peters has returned from
Kalispe1l where she spent a week
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs A. E. NORMAN.
Mrs. Fay Moses has moved to Kali
ispell to be with her daughters
while Mr. Moses is working at War
land
Mrs. Harry Campbell of Kalispell
arrived Friday to spend several
days here with relatives and friends.
Mrs. John Hebert left Friday for
Seattle where she will spend two
weeks with her husband, who is
working there.
Chuck" Battin arrived Sunday
from Seattle to spend 20-day
leave at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Clayton Armintrout. Chuck, q
member of the u. S. Marines, has
seen action in several Of the major
battles of the war, and was in a
marine hospital in Seattle before
coming home.
Frank French came over from
Whitefish to spend two days here
with his family.
Chuck Weller has left for Oak
land, Calf, from which place he
will be indicted into the army.
Gwen Thomas arrived Friday
from Philadelphia, Penn, to spene
a week at the home of her brother
Bert, and his family.
Clarence Robins left for Alaska
after spending several days here
with his family.
Margaret Reich, Magdalene Ma
ieris. and Marion Buchanan Were
Spokane visitors over the week
end.
Mrs. Mabel Bennett is spending
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
THE WESTERN NEWS, LIBBY, MONTANA

titled "A Just and Enduring Peace,
followed by a round-table discus
sion. The hostesses served tasty
salad course to the group.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11

and Mrs. Ed. Henrichs substituted
for an absent couple.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11
Duration Club

The Duration club met in the
Moose hall on Saturday. Dancing
was enjoyed during the evening.
The music was furnished by Mr..
and Mrs. Marvin Green of Libby
and Mrs. Harold Johnson and Steril
Thornton of Troy. Sandwiches and
cake were served at midnight.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-11

The IT" Club sponsored the dance
in the gym following the game.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-07-08
BY THOMAS VI. JOHNSON
NEA Military Writer

A curtain of fire is about 10
rise for the climax Of = violent
drama. The time is the present,
and the locale is Russia.
Along thet housandmile front
between the Baltic and Black
Seas, the opponents are thrust
ing. jockeying for preliminary
advantage. while behind il their
reserves are grouped for the
shock of major drive and coun-
ter-attack. That shock may come,
as most observers believe. with a
last desperate Nazi effort to
crush Russian military power
while encircling Moscow or
clearing the Caucasus. or with
the first about Russian summer
offensive. Some observers be-
lieve the Red Army now can
strike such blow.