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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Bullet Wound Kills
Mexican Assassin

MEXICO CITY. April y CUP
Antonio de Lama RojaS, 80,
Mexican artillery lieutenant who
tried Monday TO kill President
Manuel Camacho, died today from
peritonitis which developed from a
bullet wound in his abdomen.
Gen. Roberto T. Bonilla, COM
mandant of the Mexican depart
ment of military justice, said the
shooting of RojaS when he at
tempted to escape from a military
barracks was unavoidable and
blamed his escape attempt on the
same feeling of persecution that
caused MIN 70 fire on the presi-
dent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Chicago Units Strike
At Montgomery Ward

CHICAGO, April II (INS)-A
strike among 5000 employees of
Montgomery Ward & Co mail or
der and. retail departments was
called today by Local 20 of the
United Mail Order. Warehouse
and Retail Employees Union. Cf0.
About 40 pickets paraded past
the entrance to the mail order
department to protest the COM
panys refusal to put into effect
two War Labor Board orders
directing the company 10 extend
a contract that expired Dec. 8.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Leaders Confer
Berlin Reports

LONDON, April y (UP)-
President Roosevelt has left for
the Caribbean TO meet Prime
Minister Churchill and make last
minute plans regarding operations
in Europe in the coming weeks,
a German broadcast said today.
1.-THE White House announced
Monday that President Roose-
welt has left Washington for
the South and will be away APP
proximately two weeks.")
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Stop Goods 10 Nazis
Allies Urge Turkey

ANKARA. April u (UP)-The
United States and Great Britain
have asked Turkey to stop ship
ping essential war materials to
Germany, informed sources re-
ported today.
The joint request was made
within the last few days, inform
ants said, and talks between
British and Turkish representa-
tiveS have been going on ever
since.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
General Sweeps
Illinois Primary

CHICAGO. April u ms
Gen. Macarthur was given his
biggest endorsement as Re
publican presidential possibility
wnen late returns today from yes
terdsys baffotlng IN the Illinois
primary recorded more than half
million COP votes for him.
Macarthur was polling more
than 10 per cent Of the RePgbli-
can vote cast-or an average OF
SIS votes in each of the S,72S
precincts of the state.
Unofficial returns from 1882 OF
the states s,T2S precincts gave
Macarthur 432, 976 votes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
NEW FARLEY CALLED

The siX-party junta. called a
meeting for later today 10 decide
Ola the question of participating
in a so-called war government.
The king said the Italian people
knew that he always has been on
their side in difficult times and
happy ones
"The italian navy, air force
and army, obedient to my call
during the last eight months,
has been fighting undauntedly
y against the enemy, shoulder TO
shoulder with the Allied forces"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Violent Explosion
Heard ALONG ChanneI

ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST
OF ENGLAND, April y GNS)-
Violent explosions, possibly of a
naval character, were heard along
the English Channel coast today.
The blasts, which continued
throughout the morning, came
from France. Belgium or Holland.
shaking houses en- the British side
alarmingly. These explosions were
the heaviest vet experienced
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
British Coal Miners
Return 10 Galleries

LONDON. April u ms
The long-standing strike over
the home coal grievance" IN
Yorkshire collieries came 10 a
RAFT today when nearly every pit
reported normal quota Of miners
at work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Confers With Eisenhower

LONDON. April y CUP)-Gen.
Joseph koenig appointed BY Gen.
Charles De Gaulle as Official milf
tary delegate of the French Ma
tional Committee of Liberation.
was IN London today for confer
eLceS with Cen EiSenhower.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
British Stall
Jap Advance
Near |nnphd|

NEW DELHI, April II UP@-
Stiffening British resistance has
temporarily stalled the japanese
Invasion of India in the Imphal
and Kohima areas, a communique
said to-day while Allied forces in
central Burma gained further
ground in their drive on the big
enemy base at Myitkyina.
An Allied communique reported
that Japanese attacks on Kohima
slackened yesterday and British
units were striking Iout TO the
northwest to clear enemy snipers
from the highway running from
Kohima 70 Dinapur.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
OUTS IN OREGON

NEW YORK. April L ms
Wendell Willkie announced yes
terday that ne had withdrawn ms
name from the Oregon presIdep-
tial preferential primary.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
BuIearia-Turkey Wires Cut

NEW YORK. April y (INS)-
TIE British radio said today that
telephone and Geographic com
munications between Bulgaria and
Turkey have been interrupted. %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
SKAEA TRAP BROKEN

At the cost of heavy losses in
manpower and equipment, these
German troops succeeded in par
TALLY smashing the Skala trap
and joining remnants of ID divi-
sions which the Russians had been
wiping out.
This was the only sector on
which the Germans achieved any
success.
Within Romania. Russian troops
staged-a new crossing Of the Sire
tut River and captured the rail
center of Pascani. thus cutting
the main railroad from Bucharest
TO Poland.
To the east the Russians broke
into the outskirts of TiraSpol, a
rail stronghold So miles northwest
of Odessa, and smashed into the
environs of the Iasi junction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Invasion Area,
Reich Given
Record Blows

LONDON April Il tUP)- The
greatest air assault in history
passed the l0O-hour mark today
as miles-long professions Of bomb
ers streamed out toward Europe
in the " axe OF Raj night raiders
that ripped the invasion defense
railway junction Of Aaehen ~4th
$50 tons OF explosive and fire
bombs.
1.-THE Berlin radio said rather
weak" American bomber forna-
tons few over western and CEN
trail Germany and were engaged
by Nazi fighters over the latter
area.
ATTACK FROM ITALY
(Other German radio broad
casts eporting that Allied
bomber formations also were
over southeastern Germ any
today Indicated that American
Flying FortresscS or Liberators
from Italy may have loined ia
the heavy Invasion bonn
bardment
(DNB said German fighters
tangled with The bomberS along
the Hungarian and Austrian
frontiers, shooting down num-
Der and compelling others 10
make forced landings)
American and British bomberS
from Britain alone since Saturday
have dFeePaA more than ll.20O
tons OF bombs on German aircraft
plants and key communications
centers in Germany France and
Belgium. both of which must be
knocked out or AT least severely
damaged in advance Of the open
ing of western front.
10000 PLANES IN SoRTIES
More than 10000 planes partici-
pated IN the four days and nights
Of attacks. which left a trail of
ruin across Europe from the
French Atlantic coast 10 East
Prussia. eavy explosions echoed
across the Straits of Dover from
France soon after the Allied for
nations crossed the coast.
While hundreds Of British heavy
bomberS concentrated their block
busters last night on Aachen. one
OF the most important railway
functions serving the French and
CONTINUED on Page . Col AZ
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12

Ruptured-Ingrams are specialists
in selection. fitting -trusses and
surgical supports. 4444 Woodward.
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
8 POINTS CITED

An official spokesman Of the
Badoglio government said there
were three outstanding points ir
the declaration.
az First, the declaration Il
spontaneous on the part of his
ajesty. Second, that his ma
jesty has decided TO eliminate
any obstacles that might still
exist in efforts by various pOlit-
ical parties to reach full CO.
operation with the Italian gov
eminent.
Third, the kings statement
Is directed TO all parties I'm be-
half of the effort of the entire
nation 90 achieve true national
unity"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12

INDIA-Ahes stall Jap drives in mphal and Kohima
page L.
w PAGIFIo-Us desroyers she'll japanese on
New Guinea page L. \I
RUSSIA-Red army splits German garrison of the Crmea
3srnie advance. Page II
TTALYKng Victor Emmanuel says will retire from public
life when Allies take Rome. Page l.
AIR WAR-Aed bombers continue historys greatest air
assault Reich after Raj heavy bobers pound Aachen
German rail junction. Page ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12

SHEDD'S OLD STYLE SAUCE
A muStard-like dressing you'll
really like in many ways.-AdV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12

D&C Lake Lines service 20 Cleve-
land every night at IL 30 CA. $500
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
DRAFTED CANDIDATE

As a presidential candidate en-
tered in Illinois without his sigma
ture or consent. he was running
in line with leading COP vote
getters.
His only opponent was Riley
a. Bender. politically unknown
Chicago real estate dealer, with
%. SS4 votes.
Coy. Dwight II Green's slate
of Republican candidates Tor
nomination rode to an easy NC
tory.
Green was renominated by a
decisive vote, defeating Oscar +.
CarlStrom, former Illinois attor-
npV general s 10 |
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
NO DEM OPPOSITION

III major candidates on the
Democratic ballot ran without
opposition, [, S. Senator Scott "
Lucas was nominated for another
term and TThomls j. Courtney,
Cook County states attorney
won the gubernatorial nominal
ton.
Republicans hailed the voting as
significant because their totals
topped the Democratic primary
figures for the first time since
1882. Democratic leaders said the
figures indicated a triumph for
their party In November because
Of the size Of the totals rolled up
by unopposed Democratic candi-
dates.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
THREATEN LINES

simultaneously, British raiding
parties in the jungles TO the south
were reported spreading havoc
along the Japanese line of COM
munication around Indaw and
Mawlu.
tChungking newspapers dis
closed that a Chinese force has
started drive on Burma
from China's western Yunnan
province, apparently co-ordi-
mated with the Chinese thrust
down the Mogaung valley The
new offensive began Sunday
and has penetrated almost to
the China-Burma frontier.)
Allied planes carried out wide
spread attacks Monday and Tues.
day against japanese troops and
supply lines in Burma.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
ADVANCES HALTED

Sixty miles 10 the south, adj
vanced elements of three japanese
columns moving on Imphal were
held in check by British patrols.
One British hill position north
east of Imphal was captured but
the communique said heavy casu-
alties were inflicted on the enemy
Radio Tokyo today claimed
"a large fleet of crack Japanese
air units was in operation in
the Burma theater and said two
Allied-held airfields at Imphal
had been raided by Japanese
planes SUNDAY and Monday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
Reds Drive
38MiIes, Split
FoeinCfinned

MOSCOW. April L HNSl-
Nearly 10000 doomed German
troops in the Crimea, deprived of
their most important" communities
tons center and cut off from
land escape, fefi back today to-
ward the Sevastopoi naval base
before eenveFging Russian forces
which had driven forward as
much as 80 miles.
German and Romanian counter
attacks proved fruitless before the
Red army advance. which cleared
the Perekop Isthmus and liberated
the fortress city of Kerch and the
rail junction Of DZhankoi.
UNITED Press said that the
capture Of DZhankoi had split
the garrison of the Crimea.
Fall of Dzhankoi, the Russian
communique said. deprived the
enemy of a communications cen
ter that links the eastern, south
ern and northern parts of the
CTimea."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
LINES SMASHED

The advance that overran kerch
smashed three successive Nazi de-
Tense lines" and battered on l9
miles more to cross the formld-
able Turkish Wall
Southwest of Odessa. mean
while. a "Dunkerque" withdrawal
OF mauled enemy troops fleeing
from the liberators of Odessa was
subjected TO a pounding by Rus
sian air, artillery and armored
forces. The Germans, estimated
to number 100000, were fight
ing with their backs 10 the Black
Sea.
Cannon-firing Stormovik dive
bombers bombed and strafed
enemy troop concentrations and
vehicular traffic crowded around
the terminals of the rail-ferry
across the broad mouth of the
Dnestr River. This last way Of
escape is being pounded day and
night, the Russian communique
SAID.
A major thrust by tank-paced
German infantry succeeded in oc-
cupying BocZacz. 80 miles east of
Stanislawow, in eastern prewar
Poland.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
10000 PLANES
H NAz S G ,s9
Italian
Hing Set
To Quit

NAPLES, April Y (UP) king
Victor Emmanuel, after a reign
of 433 years in Italy, announced in
a broadcast today that he would
Withdraw from public affairs IN
favor OF his son, Crown Prince
Humbert, on the day Rome falls
10 the Allies.
This decision, which 1 and
my family believe furthers ma
tional unity, is final and ire
VOcable," the king said.
The 73-year-old monarch ex-
planned that upon his retirement
he would set up a lieutenant-gen-
eralcy under the crown prince to
carry on the duties of the royal
house of Savoy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
2 DAY FARLEY

The announcement followed
two days of discussion between
representatives Of the royal fam
ily,-memberS- of the government
under Marshal Badogfio and OFF.
Gals Of the Allied advisory coun-
Gil, which had expressed a desire
to see the characterization of the
Italian government"
Count Carlo Sforza. leader
Of the action party, was quoted
by Reuters in an ms report
as saying that the kings re-
tlrement without formal abdi-
cation creates a new moral
atmosphere. allowing the ques-
ton of monarchy versus repub-
lie 10 be left for decision after
emulsion or fhp GpTn1auS-- -------
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
OUTLINES PLAN

Putting into effect what L
have suggested TO Allied au-
thorities and to my govern
ment, i have decided TO with
draw from public affairs by APP
pointing my son, the Prince OF
Piedmont, lieutenant-general of
the realm" the king said.
This appointment will be-
come effective by the formal
transfer Of power on the day on
which Allied troops enter
Rome"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-12
10000 PLANES IN soRTIES

CONTINUED on Page 9, Col. ~
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23
nensinder

In ease you forget thisis Christ. mas mailing month for overseas service personnel and packages should be mailed the first part of the period if they are to receive proper attention, the post office points out. The absolute dead. line for such packages is October 15.
 It is especially urged they be wrapped in strong container securely tied with the address plainly written. Parcels are lin. ited to 5 pounds, l5 inches in length or combined length and girth of 36 inches. and perishabe goods, intoxicants and milan. ables are prohibited.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23
Personals

Donald c. Yates, of Roanoke, va., spent few days in Kodiak this week en route to Seattle. He has been stationed at Karluk for 8 months with the Fish and Wildlife service
 Yates was with the Airborne Infantry in Tunisia, North Af- rica, for 1 1 months and was later discharged. He left on the Den ali for Seattle where he will work in the Wildlife laboratory.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23
NOTICE

We have tired to impress on the pubic the paramount lm. portance of having adequate oil storage at homes and bushes places. This is necessary because of possible emergencies that may arise.
 If consumers do not increase their storage there should be no complaints made to us if an em. ergency, over which we have no control, should occur.
 Thompson Transfer Co.,
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Sale was recorded this week of the Clifton residence on Lot S5 of the Erskine addition by R.I. and Irma Clifton to Max Folsom, The price was in the neighbOr. hood of $4OO0 according to the d documentary stamps
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

American Legion commander and now member of the Merch- ant Marine, left on the Denali for Seattle where he will ship out again after an injury to his hand put him off the active list. Mrs. Holler expects to go to Seattle later.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Loretta Nachand, daughter of Tom Nachand, returned to Seattle on the Denali to enroll in school there During her visit she enjoyed her first Alaska birthday party. the boat sailing on her birthday.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Mrs, Edna Kraft returned this week on the Denali after 8 six weeks buying trip to the States. Most of her time was spent in Seattle and on a trip to Chicago, where she stayed ten days.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

MT. and Mrs. Ken Fuller and sons Donald and Dale left on the Denali for Los Angeles to make their home. Mir. Fuller lived here oyer 3 years and operated the Brooklyn Avenue garage as a partner with Stanley Krolick.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Frank McConaghy, cannery superintendent and Mrs. Me Conaghy, and Lowell Galbreth, cannely bookkeeper and Mrs. Galbreth, left on the Denali to return to Seattle until next season.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Alex McComber, who recently sold his Dads Liquor store to Joe Loughran, left on the De- nali on his way to the Mayo clinic for a physical check-up.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Mrs. Lee Bettinger and daughter Mildred left on the Denali to return to their home at Oswego, Oregon.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

winter with his family. He plans to return in the Spring and be- gin work on his ranch on Kizhu- yak bay.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Mrs. Jane Jacobs and daught- CT Joy left on the Denali to re- turn to their former home in Tacoma Mrs. Jacobs was em- ployed at the base.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Mrs. Jack Benson and daught- CT Jerry left on the Denali for Seward to visit with MT. and Mrs. Don BrownelI.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

W. ?. Lewis arrived in Kodiak on the Denali from Seward after flying from here to Anchorage and going by train from there to Seward on a short business trip.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Mrs. w. D. Lewis left on the Denali for Occur d'Alene, Idaho, to visit her home and receive special medical treatment
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Mrs. Mary Essen, who has been working at Carmel, left on the Denali for Seattle.
 Jacob Blanc left for Seward on the Denali and will engage in trapping this winter about 60 miles from Seward.
 Leonard Campbell and Glen McMurry left on the Denali on their way to Fairbanks, where they plan to engage in photo graphy work.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Mrs. Dee Ann Jones and two children, Sandra and Louie, left on the Denali for Hamilton, Montana, to visit Mrs. Jones' parents for 2 months.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Anne Payne, who has been employed as cook at B. E. Bells ranch left on the Denali for Seattle.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

". fiat government of fife people, by the people, for fife people shall not perish from fife earb Lincoln
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23
cIossifieds

FOR SALE-Warm, furn. house & ? lots, water, lights, fruit trees garden, tool house, rab- bit & chicken houses, tools, etc. Cash or terms. Also cabin & lot for sale. Mrs. Nellie Holler, Mission rd.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

OR TRADE-1938 V8 50 HIP Ford engine comp. very fine condition. 300 fit. 5-3 boat spruce 18x12 Hyde propeller 14x12 {" /" Swede stove 4 8inch port holes 8 6 inch deck cleats 6 inch deck chock combination running light chrome spot light IA stern light
 IA stuffing box 4 inch compass 8 inch steering wheel Pants, varnishes & other mlsc Be t offer takes. See Tom Nachand at A. T. Beckett.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

John R. Holler, former loca
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

Frank Hill left on the Denali for Emmett, Idaho, to spend the
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle Representative = The Alaska Newspapers
 1O11 American Bank Building Seattle, Washington.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR SALE-2OOO watt Kohler light plant. Cigarette machine. Wurlitzer table model nickel odeon. Burroughs cash reg. newly recond. See Mrs. Ray Dell or leave word at bakery.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR SALE
 Burroughs adding mach. $l25 Underwood typewriter S75 Metal typewriter table $lo Comp. set Encyclopedia Brit. in bookcase, latest edition practically new s125 oil heater. Coleman $40
 See Catherine Blankenburg
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

LOCK & KEY SERVICE - Locks changed, repaired. Keys made. Leave requests at Wod- fingers Drug store. 10-7
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR sALE-Transfer business, 2-year lease. / Ve dump truck, VS moving van, V8 flat bed,
 l V8 panel delivery, 2 KS International steel bed dumps
 Parts & garage equipment. See W. F. Lewis, Kodiak.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR SALE-Income property in heart of city, next to Dads Liquor store. See Rose Mar tin.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR RENT-2-room furn. d. partment right down town, next to Dads Liquor store. See Rose Martin.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR sALE-Buildlng 36x5e, log cabin, both partly fin. on Mill Bay I'd. lot with l5O it.. front. on highway & lake. See Mrs. Ray Dell or leave word at bakery.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR sALE-Finnish Steam
 Bath business & building, inc.
 2 furn. apts. on 2nd floor Now's the chance to buy your self a home 6 a business. 9,3o
Kodiak mirror., 1944-09-23

FOR SALE-16 it. Renall all- cedar outboard hull & three quarter HIP outboard motor, almost new.
 See Henry Freymueller, Fielder Bldg.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-19

at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Hartwell Nc
Collum led the program and was
chairman of the social hour.
Esther Rasmussen sang a solo,
I'VE Have a Story to Tell the Ma
tion." Alex West and Bobbie
Mcintosh gave a cornet number,
Light Up the World for Jesus"
Mrs. Gregory Wood read a letter
from one of the chaplains in the
army. Miss Bessie Cowan gave q
history of woman's work in the
church, beginning In 1874. Mrs.
d. H. McCollum read the scrip
.ture. Miss Margaret Colmer read
a letter from the matron of Mex
lean Girls school. Mrs. A. w.
Head explained the birthday OBJ
ject.
A good offering was taken to
be sent to the Presbyterian School
for Mexican girls. Members were
invited on the lawn of the church
for the social hour.
Mary West lighted the twelve
candles on the cake and Mary
and Esther Rasmussen blew
them out. The pretty cake was
cut by n of the oldest MEM
bers of the church, Miss Hattie
Mcleod. Ice cream and cake
were served to the large number
in attendance.