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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
Civilian Defense
PROBES Its Worth

AS Germany begins the defense of
her inner fortress and the once
feared Luftwaffe has been converted
from an offensive to defensive ma
chine the problem of keeping up the
morale of Civilian Defense in this
country is difficult one. It would
be foolhardy to lie down on the job
now for history has shown that fire.
quently fierce and bitter conflicts
grow out of victories and until the
last shot is fired and after that, it
isn't safe to desert the ramparts.
Recently the value of civilian de-
tense training was proved in man.
ner which received very little rec
ognition outside of the immediate
vicinity. When the Congressional
Limited, the crack train that runs
between New York and Washington,
was wrecked in Philadelphia, when
the Twentieth Century Limited, an
other crack train between Chicago
and New York, was wrecked, and
when a hotel burned in Houston,
Texas, the civilian defense organi-
cation proved its mettle. On all
three occasions, invaluable service
was rendered by these unselfish men
and women who have so long an
swered mock alarms and gone on
duty for practice drills.
It was definitely shown that in the
case of the wreck of the Congress
sional Limited and in the Houston
fire lives were actually saved by the
defense workers. In Philadelphia
group of air raid wardens meeting
near the scene of the wreck were
the first to arrive on the scene.
In short time $500 trained work
ers were at work assisting police and
helping the rescue. So effectively did
they handle the traffic that in spite
of the great crowds, lanes were kept
open so that all injured persons not
actually pinned in the wreck had
been removed to hospitals within IS
or 40 minutes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
WHISKY:
No Production

Because of boost of 20 per cent
in the estimated requirements OF in
dustrial alcohol for the newly estab-
lished synthetic rubber industry, dis
tilleries will not be allowed to switch
to whisky production for the rest OF
the year. Previously, distilleries
nourished hopes of being given two
weeks to build up dwindling stocks
of whisky and blends.
The decision to place greater re-
lance on alcohol for synthetic rub
Der than on petroleum resulted from
conclusions that use of the latter
would interfere with the aviation
gasoline program. Furthermore, it
was said, the government objected
to the diversion of grain to whisky
at time when it was trying to main
tain the nations food standards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

C1oiiS WAtAA IASAAA.
According to diplomatic advices,
the program has had its effect.
With the assistance of the natives,
the Japs are getting bauxite for alu-
minum from Burma; iron from
North China and Manchuria; oil
from Java and Borneo; copper, tin
and manganese from the Philippines
and foodstuffs from Thailand. In
addition, the willy Japs are installing
factories in the conquered countries.
Under Tojo's leadership, it was
said, the Japs are ready to sacrifice
five million men to beat the Allies.
They expect the war to be long, but
consider present action in the South
Pacific as merely outpost skir-
miSheS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

a week; meats, fruits, vegetables,
fish and bread to three times, and
dry groceries, laundry and dry
cleaning to two times. Permission
was given for delivery of ice every
day.
Wholesale deliveries will be cut to
six times weekly for bread, bakery
products, cream, milk, dairy prod
ucts and repair parts; five times
for meats, eggs, fruits, vegetables,
fish, live plants, laundry, dry clean
ing and cut flowers; and once for
alcoholic beverages, wines and bot
tied malt beverages.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
SUBSIDIES:
Farm, Groups Dissent

Declaring that maximum produc-
ton was the best guarantee against
imitation, leaders from national farm
organizations met with President
Roosevelt to protest against general
food subsidies to consumers.
To assure highest production, the
organization spokesman suggested
the government support "fioor"
prices for farm commodities at lev
els assuring fair returns. In the
case of meat and butter, it was said,
subsidies failed to halt price reac-
lions to supply and demand at the
markets.
Bucking the subsidy idea on which
organized labor has pressed the gov
eminent to spend two billion dollars,
were Albert S. Goss of the National
Grange; Edward A. O'Neal, Amer
lean Farm Bureau federation; and
Ezra T. Benson, National Council of
Farm Co-operatives. Representing
the National Farmers Union, James
G.. Patton differed with the major
ity, favoring subsidies.
See Large Crops
Despite an unfavorable combina-
ton of low rainfall and high tenn
peratures in a huge irregular area
extending from southern New Eng
land to central North Carolina, from
northern Georgia to central New
Mexico, from central Illinois to
southwestern Mississippi, and from
central South Dakota to the Rio
Grande, crop production was expect
ed to be per cent above any pre-
vious year, excepting 1912.
Estimating yield of 31.7 bushels
per acre, the department of agricul-
ture forecast corn crop of 1885,
267, 900 bushels. At 1877 bushels per
acre, 834,957 900 bushels of wheat
were expected. And at 30.2 bushels
per acre, 1,145, 060, 900 bushels of oats
were anticipated.
Yielding 668 pounds per acre, the
peanut crop was set at 2,801 ,515, 1000
pounds. On 1869 bushels per acre,
46O, $4,000 bushels of potatoes were
expected. At 1853 bushels per acre,
71,217 1000 bushels of rice were fore
cast.
+, Combined with meat and poultry
production, the crops were expected
to boost food supplies over present
levels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
END CONSTIPATION
THIS NATURAL Way!
Millions now take Simple
Fresh Fruit Drink instead
of Harsh Laxatives!

It's lemon and water. Yes!-just
the juice Of Sunkist Lemon in a
glass of water-first thing on
arising.
Taken first thing in the morning,
this wholesome drink stimulates
bowel action in natural way
assures most people Of prompt,
normal elimination.
Why not change to this heGLthful
habit? Lemon and water is good
for you. Lemons are among the
richest sources Of vitamin c, which
combats fatigue, helps you resist
colds and infections. They also
supply B, and P. They alkalinize,
aid appetite and digestion. Lemon
and water has fresh tang, too
clears the mouth, wakes you up!
Try this grand wake-up drink
10 mornings. See if it doesn't help
you! Use California Shnkist
Lemons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
Battle of italy
Beginning of End

AS write these lines, the startled
moon has just slipped behind jag
ged curtain of clouds, like trans
port sliding under the protecting
cloak of smoke screen.
That comparison leaps to my mind
because all day I have been follow
ing, as you have and as closely as
either of us could, the progress of
the greatest military undertaking
which an American army has at
tempted in this wharf.-the battle of
Italy. For the battle of Italy is the
storming of the very portals of the
Reich, the outer rim, it is true, but
nonetheless, the first breastworks of
Hitler's inner fortress.
Here, for the first time, American
soldiers, hardened on the harsh
sands of Africa and the cruel hills
of Sicily, meet the guardsmen of the
Nazi citadel. Not bi-colored army,
diluted by a half-hearted ally, Italy,
but logged German fighters defend
ing the gateway to their own, their
native land.
The end of the beginning has end
ed, the beginning Of the end has be-
gun. And we who have watched
every sign and every signal as the
curtain between what we thought
and what we knew was lifted, realize
how little we and the world can
guess of the inner and complicated
workings of this great war machine.
AS the armies of the Allies attack
the enemy citadel-the leaders of
the Allies, Roosevelt and Churchill,
plan a new edifice.
The invasion of Sicily and the in
vasion of Italy were planned at
Casablanca where, for "a hours, the
few newsmen who were permitted
to know, kept the secret of the meet
ing itself. Beside the historic wa
tiers of the st. Lawrence, in the
citadel at Quebec, the marching
orders were sealed while we news
men waited, blinded and deafened to
all but the most general ideas.
What are those marching orders?
Some other startled moon will tell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

proposed deferment of dads. The
general said that each month rs, 900
men are needed to replace casualties
or discharges.
Declaring that voluntary methods
for bringing men into war industries
have not filed needs. Undersecre-
tary Of War Robert Patterson ia
vored labor draft, to give an eff
feet, as he said, to an obligation on
everyone of working age to render
necessary national service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

the u. S. at the end
of 1914, Senator Bur-
ton K. w h e e lie r
pressed for congress
sional consideration
Of his bill for the de-
ferment of fathers.
Insisting that the
arrny's program re-
quires the induction
of 100000 men or
WACs by the end of
this ye ar, Lieut.
Gen. Joseph T. Nc
- ---s9S ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
Dispute Soon Settled,
Apparently Satisfactorily

The strong man rode out on
horseback to challenge a farmer
whose great strength had gained
him reputation. He entered the
farmyard, tied up his horse, and
approached the farmer.
"Hey," he said, "I've heard a
lot about you, and I've come a
long way to see which is the bet
ter man."
Without answering, the farmer
seized the intruder, hurled him
. bodily into the road.
When the loser had somewhat
recovered his breath, the farmer
growled, Anything more?"
perhaps you'll be good enough
to throw me my horse," was the
reply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
BRIEFS. &. by Baukhage

Reversing the usual procedure of
asking German civilians to write
only cheerful letters to front line
troops, Nazi officials have appealed
to German soldiers to make GER
tain letters to their families are in
a humorous vein."
The armed forces are using feath-
ers for camoufiage equipment, sleep
ing bags and aviators' jackets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

'PAY DAY.: Farm soils working
overtime to meet the wars vast pro-
duction quotas can be restored
If farmers will earmark part of their
present war bond purchases for
peacetime soil rebuilding projects,
including the use of nitrogen, phos-
phorus and potash, according to a
statement by the Middle West Soil
Improvement committee made re-
Gently. i 3,af'a2l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

Although more than $500 chap
lains now serve in the navy, the
coast guard and the marine corps,
more must be added.
Emblem of the government war
food program is a market basket
carried by an arm and hand obvi-
ously belonging to Uncle Sam. Over
the basket is the theme Food fights
for freedom"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

ITALIAN CROPS: Italy is be-
Ilieyed to have harvested more wheat
this year than she ever. did, even
before the war, but most of it will
probably fall to the German army,
say department of agriculture
spokesman. They think the crop
may have amounted to 280 million
bushels. Indicating that looting of
food supplies is taking place, is q
report by way Of Stockholm. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
This Excuses Everybody

AS chairman of the house ways
and means committee, Rep. Rob-
ert Doughton presided over con-
gress' shaping Of the present in
come tax.
Recently, Doughton summoned
the committee to night session
to see whether something couldn't
be done to simplify the filing Of
returns.
Doughton, it seems, had to get
a ''tax expert to make out his
own form!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

days OF DlOoQy pat
tie, Lieut.. Gen.
Mark Clark's Fifth
army went onto the
offensive and drove
Nazi panzer units
back into the hills
rising inland.
As the Germans
retreated, General
Clark's Doughboys
made contact with
Gen. Bernard Mont
gom cry S Brit ish
Eirhfh ory,ox, Chor0-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

already unoer ner
heel, Japan has
promised them self
government, taken
scrupulous care to
respect their reli-
gions, invited their
young students and
leaders to Tokyo,
where they have
been entertained by
the emperor, and
exchanged techni-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

ing northward from the toe OF the
Italian boot. Together, the two ar
mics prepared to swing against the
series of mountainous defenses
erected by the Nazis to wear down
the Allies before they reach the main
enemy lines in the Pc valley.
Although the Allies were first
pounded by 88-mm. guns when they
landed on the sandy beach, and har-
assed by German armored units be-
fore they could organize strongly for
attack, their position was gradually
strengthened by a constant stream OF
reinforcements. Clouds of Allied
planes roared overhead to break
German battle formations, and 16-
inch naval guns poured explosives
into the hills from which enemy bat
teries caused such havoc on the
beaches earlier.
Losses in Sicily
Despite the Allies whir1wind 49,
day, campaign in Sicily, they suf-
fered material losses ranging up to
54 per cent, Secretary of the Treas
ury Henry Morgenthau declared in
support of the current Is billion
dollar bond drive.
According to Morgenthau, opera
tons in Sicily cost 10 per cent of
all 155-mm. howitzers landed; 46
per cent of all 57-mm. guns; IS per
cent of all guns employed; 8 per
cent of all medium tanks and z per
cent of all light tanks; 81 per cent
of the carriages for the 37-mm.
guns; SO per cent of the carriages
for the 75-rnm. guns, and % per cent
of the carriages for the 105-mm.
guns. s'G -
elm Sicily we met only small
fraction of the. opposition we are
getting from the Germans now in
ItaY,". he said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

shortages of fuel,
replacement parts,
equipm emit, tire s
and manpower, Di-
rector of Defense
Transportation Jo-
seph B. Eastman
ordered curtailment
of retail and whole
sale merchandise
deliveries.
Effective October
II, milk deliveries
to homes will be
1,.,as%1J ~ f1-, 49,. 41
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

two Of the strongest nations remain
united. The important thing, of
course, is to obtain the cooperation
of the third most powerful nation,
Russia.
And that is what is on the fire
right now. Until we know a little
more about Russia's views and in
tentions, it will be impossible to
make detailed plan for the post
war world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01

A PATCHWORK bathmat, seat
"a cover and tied-on bathstool
cover made of yellow, pink and
green flower patchwork-narrow
striped material is used for the
ruffle. Stool cover is IS inches
across-rug is "a inches. Make
the flower design of scrap ma
terials. Do the quilting designs on
your sewing machine. Set makes
a colorful, inexpensive gift.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current war conditions, slightly more
time is required in filling orders for a
few of the most popular pattern numbers.
Pattern No. $685. is Is cents, plus one
cent to cover cost Of mailing. Send your
order. together with your name. address
and pattern number to:
HOME NEEDLEWORK
LOG Seventh Ave. New York, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
NO ASPIRIN
can do more for you, so why pay more2
World 'slargests seller at 10f SO tablets 20G.
100 for only $50. Get St. Joseph Aspirin.
Oldest Assembly

The parliamentary assembly Of
Iceland is 1,013 years old, the old
est in the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
DADS DRAFT:
Army Insists

I Pointing to the army's admission
that 2,700,000 troops will still be in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
HOME DELIVERIES:
Cut Oct. II

To assure continuation of motor
transportation against wartime
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
ITALY:
Yanks on Ofense

Their bases firmly established on
the beaches of Salerno after eight
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS
Allied Armies Start Drive to North
Against Fortified Na1 Lines in Italy;
jap Key Base at Rabaul Is Encircled;
Farm Groups Dissent on Subsidy Plans

MY sss neos
by Union
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-01
JAPS:
| Woo Subjects

In an effort to enlist the active
support of the 700 million Asiatics
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24

Three deeds tor property changes
were recorded Vested Y III the register
OF deeds office
Edward Johnson CT al sold 10 Joe
Burt tw" lots IN Henderson town.
ship for $40 and other considerations.
Joseph HammC 81 i'll conveyed To
Halle Gold Mines, Inc. tor $40 and
other considerations two tracts al.
land in Townsville township.
+. q. Falkncr Il al sold Ia y. F..
Virgins 2l.5 acres of land in Hen
derson township lOr $40 and Other,
considerations.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
MUSICAL CONTEST

iour-way comet IS IN ho ho,,
W inc Vance theatre SUNDAY ,ftcrN
noon December 26, al 3 O'clock Win
Ill.,. o''t Light quartet of Rocky
S :,"1.i.' hickory Grove quartet of
1prihs nope. Golden STR uuar,r,
81 oxford and the New Bethel Spiri-
'Hal OF Henderson participating, Tho
program is being sponsored bv tho
view Bethel Sunday school. A small
admission fec will be charged
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
Weather For
Christmas Is
To Be Mild

Weather prospects for Christ
mas day and the week end
improved today. with promise of
the weather bureau for modrra-
ing temperature, but with over
cast skies.
Christmas Eve today saw bit
Ter cold sweep in from out the
north and last minute shoppcrs
round the going uncomfortable.
TO say the least. II was fair and
the sun Shined most of the time.
but the thermometer was well
under freezing.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24

49,. n""''d contingent la rvDvIl "A
Tor. hrass JANUARY 3 for cxnm;n,,H
, ,, uir selec.ive service board nm.
'"lhced today. All notices m.r,
mailed Yesterday. N'S were
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
Here for Christmas

willis Blacl;uaIl, Jr.. an aviation
SUDDEN, at Furmau university, Green
vale. =. C.. VIII spend Christmas Day
mere with his parents. Mr.. and Mr..
w. H. BIaCkuall.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
Leaves IIOSpitaI

Mrs. James Y. Paris, who has been
III al Maria Parham hospital for
sometime, was able to leave ycStcr-
day and is now nj the Little Hotel.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
On Christmas Leave

Charles Fleming Watkins. seaman
second class. from Maypn!t. Florida,
IS Spc: DING III" Christmas holidays
wiih his parents. Mr.. and Mr.. G. +.
watkins. Of DrcHrv.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
Confined With Fine

Mrs. I. III. Lee, of Middlcburg /.
still confined Ia her bed with influcn.
~. il is reported.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
r X X X X 4
4 WITH THE COLORS r.
4 X X X + r.
Lands i'm England

Word has been received hero by
Mr.. and Mrs. y. y. Stalnback OF The
sale arrival uf their son. Sgt. Akin
SlainbacE, Jr.. somewhere IN r,ur-
land.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
TOWN
CIO SUPPER

Local 500 co gave chickco SIM
pcr Thursday night al the Union han
on Montgomery street for the color
cd employees of the Harriet coito,
mill.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-24
MARRIAGE LICENSE

one marriage license WAS issued
Yesterday III the register OF deeds
office. gong to George Furman Les
ten and Olive Laurel Abbott. white.
both of Henderson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
SIugger White Gets
Decision Over Thomas

Los -ANGEL.ES--Knocked down
for the count OF nine in the OPEN
ing round, John Thomas fought
slam bang fight against Slugger
White OF Baltimore in the Olympic
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
RAFFERTY, TO
FIGHT jimmy
JOYCE FRIDAY

MILWAUKEE - Doll Roffcrty.
Nilwaukcc's leading lightweight,
and Jimmy Joyce. Chicago stand
out. will tangle in one h-lt OF the
double ten-round windup on the
Victory Sports club boxing show
here April 30 al the auditorium.
These two fighters have never
clashed but have met the same zoe
in Gene Spenser against whom Raj,
fe.ty Jared the better Joyce was
beaten BY Spencer on the last card
IN a battle which ended as the fans
indicated that they wanted more
by their prolonsei applause. Jimmy
Joyce is the brother OF Willie who
holds. one OF the few wins scored
over Henry Armstrong.
Rafferty, holds two wins over
Spencer and since the Spencer
Joyce bout was so close fans may
expect torrid scrap.
The other half OF the windup will
pit Fritzie Zivic against Johnny
RoSina. MilwaukceanS.
Charley Pate. an Urban leaguer OF
Milwaukee. will also be on the card
as will b. Tommy Varsos, who like
Rafferty,, is managed by Eddie
Metric.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
Am. Giants Drop 7Uo
To Memphis Red Sox

lar pitcher. Willie Hutchinson. ut
the beginning OF the game Porter
Moss refused TO don a uniform for
the Sundays game.
Dr. }. B. Martin. president OF the
Negro American League. who came
20 Memphis early Sunday morning.
20 investigate the raid on the Mem
phis Red Sox ball club by the east
ern clubs. announced that he would
suspend Moss for 80 days and i'm
pose a fine of $50 The Memphis
team owners were notified Of his
dec sion
McDsniels O, the Sox and Lloyd
Davenport OF the Giants starred In
fielding. while Arthur Pennington OF
the Giants and Neal Robinson OF
the Sox starred at the bat.
The second game was a pitchers
battle between Terrell for the
American Giants and Lefty Cox
FOR the Red Sox with Cox gaining
the decision.
Cox let the Giants down with two
hits and held them scoreless for the
Eve innings he worked.
Terrell allowed the Red Sox only
Ave hits but two OF them were for
extra bases and came with men on
tho haSe Maths
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
Nv r. W. billiard

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas-Charles
w. Lewis, treasurer OF Prairie View
State college for % years. died
Sunday, April IS, at the college
hospital after six months OF illness,
Funeral services were held al
Prairie View Wednesday. April 81.
He Is survived by his widow,
daughter. Elizabeth: son. Charles,
Jr.. mother and sister.
Mr.. Lewis was born in 1895 IN
Austin. Texas, and received his ed
ucation in the public SCHOOLS OF
Austin and at Sam Huston college
He was employed al Sam Huston
college for two years and Later
was employed by the American
Woodmen in Denver, Colo.
During World War I, he was COM
missioned a second Lieutenant In
1920 he came 10 Prairie View as
coach and pari.time employee in
the Fiscal office. A year later. ne
WIS made treasurer. where he
served until his death, He mar
ried Miss Mary Ella Brown OF
Eagle Lake Texas. teacher al
Tllotson college. Austin, in 1921
When he became treasurer. the
Office force numbered three. When
he passed, the number was l6. Dur
ing his % years as treasurer. he
had 10 DO with the expenditure Of
more than twelve million dollars.
Mr.. Lewis was known nationally
as a tennis player and was coach
OF the Prairie View tennis team
He developed many stars OF the