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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-12-22

was higher by 81 Oh this Decem-
Der while that for families of chill
dren was up $3.50 from the
amount paid a year ago. Despite
these small increases North Caro-
lima still pays far less than half
the national average in both these
categories while at the same time
standing near the top among the
states in the amount of internal
revenue taxes paid the federal
government. Funds for these pub
lie welfare grants are provided
from federal, state and county
revenues.
Here is the present picture in
public assistance. Those needy
aged who have been dropped from
the rolls in the past few months
have been receiving service allot-
ments, or their relatives have re-
ceived increased earnings and
could spend more for their care.
When these service allotments are
cut off and when the increased
earnings are lowered by a return
to peacetime production wage lev
els, these aged who nave been
dropped from the rolls will again
need their monthly checks to main
tain minimum level of living.
Present funds are sufficient to
care only for those now receiving
assistance, and provision should
be made in the immediate future
tc care for the expected postwar
upsurge in the number needing
assistance. The same holds true
for dependent children.
The state and the county depart
ments of public welfare have aid
ed Selective Service during 1914
In screening approximately 21,8OO
prospective inductees for the arm
ed forces. Records in both state
and county offices have been care
fully investigated to find any for
mer connection with mental or
correctional institutions of the Sc
lectees. This service was added to
other welfare duties in 1943 and
increased heavily during the inter-
vening months. Special investiga-
tons are also being made for Wac.
recruiting offices.
A chang. in administrative heads
of the State Department of Public
Welfare took place in mid-year
when the present commissioner
was appointed to office upon the
retirement of Mrs. w. T. Bost.
The war has brought more calls
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-12-22
Madrid Residents
Get Gas Increase

MADRID, Dec. 21.-P-Madrid
motorists received notice today OF
an increase in monthly gasoline
rations from 5.25 gallons to sc gal
Ions (25 liters) beginning in Jan.
uary for those with average cars
of six to 10 horsepower.
While gasoline supplies to Spain
have not increased since the Al
lies petroleum embargo was lift
ed last June, the government has
improved its rationing system
Agricultural needs have decreased
since harvest time.
Another official bulletin suspend
ed for two more months the gov
ernment's order of Sept. % re-
curing foreigners employed in ex.
ecutive or technical capacities in
compani IS concerned with public
services to quit their jobs. The
deadline for designations W S
moved forward to Feb. %, giving
American employees in the Spanish
Telephone company two months
grace.
There are no true cedar trees
native to North America.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-12-22

There are no true cedar trees
native to North America.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12
BriCker-Byrd
Ticket Urged :

WASHINGTON. June PA
nationwide call for a coalition
Democratic Republican ticket,
composed of Gov. Bricker OF Ohio
and Senator Byrd of Virginia for
President and Vice President, or
vice berSa, was sounded today by
J. f. Mcdonald, Texas state COM
missioner Of agriculture.
Such a coalition ticket would
insure defeating the New Deal
party and its administration Of
government BY bureaucracy, Nc
Donald asserted in letters To Sem
ators. congressman governors and
national committeeman and dele
gates TO the Republican National
Convention.
Declaring that "a grave crisis
has arisen as to whether our
American form OF government
will survive" Mcdonald a Demo-
crat added:
"Such a coalition would bring
unity on the home front and
insure victory over the sinister,
alieut and American forces
that are At work To destroy
states rights, constitutional gov
eminent and that freedom for
which our sons are fighting and
dying in various parts of the
world"
lie retired 10 the recent Demo-
cratic conventions and primary
elections in Texas. South Caro-
lima. Louisiana. Georgia, MiSsis-
sippi and other Southern states
as demonstrating that Southern
people are bitterly opposed 10 the
New Deal. Z,
Consequently he predicted. :!
Brlcker-Byrd. or Byrd-Bricker
ticket, would unite the nation and
sweep the country in the Novem-
Der elections.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12

VAN DYKE, June 12-George
Rivard, 72-year-old horse dealer,
thrice convicted of cruelty TO ami
mails in justice court and ordered
to quit the horse business, was
held again today on a similar
charge.
Deputy Sheriff Richard De-
Ketelaere said he found one horse
dead from starvation and IL
horses. two mules. Is pigs and II
goats in a starving condition.
There was no feed on the place,
no water available to the animals
and they were mostly tied to
wagons which they had chewed
because Of hunger, Deketelaere
said.
First action of the officers was
to purchase feed and water the
horses.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12
Horse Found Starved:
Dealer Held as Cheat

Rivard had S642 in his pockets
when booked at the Jail. Today
he was to face Justice Donald j.
Parent. In January, Parent fined
Rivard $50 and costs on one
cruelty to animals charge and
Justice Frank f. Jeanette fined
him $50 each on two similar
charges, and both ordered him to
quit the business.
At that time, state police and
Michigan Humane Society in
spectors found four horses dead
from starvation and were forced
to shoot two others because they
were unable to move.
Rivard's place, which contains
no shelter for the animals, De-
Ketelaere said. is at Van Dyke
and Chicago roads.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12

A Detroit welder who used his
industrial skill in the North Afri-
can campaign to repair battered
tanks and trucks under enemy
fire. has won the bronze star
medal, his parents learned today.
Now in Rome, S/Sgt. Adolph
VI. BrTnsof, "a, the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Brinson OF 55l6
Ridgewood, was praised in an
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12

Sent overseas in May, 1912. he
was stationed successfully in Ire
land, North Africa, Sicily and
Italy.
Naming his truck Alma" for
his 23-year-old sister. Mrs. Alma
Maker, provided good luck" for
the Detroiter, he wrote as he
rolled along with his famous First
Armored division on the road TO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12

accompanying citation for single
handedly restoring to battle-trim,
eight armored vehicles" which
otherwise might have been use
less
A 1888 graduate Of the Henry
Ford Trade School, Sgt. Crimson
applied his welding skill at the
Ford Rouge plant for two years
before entering the army IN
Feb. 1910.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12
Detroit WeIder Wins Bronze Star
Ited by International News Sound Photos

Rome Only one truck he rode
with that name on its side, had
ever been knocked out of action,
he explained.
give men in my division will
get furIoughs soon," said Brin-
son, who hasn't been home for
more than two years, "and 1
hope that i may be among
them
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-12
Children Go on Cruise

More than 1000 Detroit Grip
pied children were guests of the
Rotary Club today on the Steamer
Put-in-Bay for the clubs annual
cruise and entertainment.
The children were TO take a
trip 10 scenic upriver points. Re-
freshments were provided free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-10

The cover Of Charm comes TO life
when you see this luscious all wool
brief jocket suit! It buttons right
up under chin and ends with snort
Peter Pan Color, lush new tones in
junior sizes, 9-l5---IS. m
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
RAIDS MADE FROM BA5E5,
 H0LLANDIA
Attacks increasing on Jap Airfields from Dutch
 New Guinea

ADVANCED A ALLIED HEAD QUARTERS IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, May 1.-Allied sea ano air forces have directed steadily mounting attacks on Japanese ail bases to the west of conquered Hollandia with emphasis on the Schouten Islands just north of Big Geelvink Bay. General Macarthur reported today
 Making the longest raid from New Guinea bases, Liberators jumped Mokmer airsurip on Biak Island only 120 miles east of the enemy's stronghold at Manokwari. A dozen Japanese planes tried to head off the attack and lost three and prob- ably five of their craft.
 The Liberators sent TT tons oi bombs hurtling into fuel dumps and parked aircraft, wrecking at least 15. Several of the attacking bombers were damaged but all returned tc their base.
 On Saturday night five and six inch guns of Allied warships pound ed apanese installations at Wakde with 75 tons ot explosives after heavy bombers mad poured 51 tons into the coastal positions in that area. Coastal guns were silenced buildings shattered, and large fires were started in the area.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
(anoI Project Refinery
 AfWhifehorse Dedicated
 By Officials on Sunday

WHITEHORSE, Y. T.. May 1.- The Canol oil project, the farthest north oil field in the world, ven- ture ranking even the 1500-mile Alaska Highway, one of the great engineering feats in Canada during the war, was opened to the North west and the world on Sunday and becafne reality before military and government officials of the United States and Canada on the outskirts of this historic Klondike gold rush town.
 The refinery, linked with 595 miles of finch above-ground pipe line from the source at Fort Nor man. Northwest Territory, was off, ticially opened with a mid-afternoon ceremony.
 The Canol project was undertaken las an emergency measure of ene- my action which threatened the lines of supply on the United States forces in Alaska"
 Prime Minister of Canada Mac kenzie King, and Brig. Gen. L. b Worsham, Commanding the North west Service Command, responsible for the construction of the Canol project and refinery, declared that all of the work by the United States Army in Northwest Canada and Alaska had been designed for the sole reason we are at war with a very powerful foe, and Canol is one of the many developments design cd to defeat this enemy, therefore the refinery is dedicatd to the utter defeat Of the Japanese Empire"
 The refinery will furnish aviation fuel for planes using the series of airfields from Edmonton to Fair banks, gasoline for trucks and other Army equipment rolling along the Alaska Highway. diesel fuel for trucks and similar equipment.
 Geologists estimate the potential possibilities of the field as between 50,o00 and 100000 barrels.
 The United States will retain ownership of the pipeline until the end of the war when it will be of fered for sale, the Canadian Gov ernment given the first right to purchase.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
HULA0 PASS
 CAPTURED
 BY YJApANE5E
Fall of Strategic Bastion Guarding Loyang Is
 Blow 10 Chinese

CHUNGKING, May l. - Chinese field reports admitted the fall of the historic Eulao Pass, ancient battle-ground guarding the way to Loyang in Honan Province. This is a distinct blow to the Chinese, and was preceded by an eight day battle near the Yellow River north of the Lunghai Railway from which the Chinese had removed the tracks.
 The invaders are reported to have begun immediate fertilization of the pass, rushing preparations for a possible drive on Loyang.
 It was disclosed by United States Army headquarters that American planes are aiding the Chinese troops battling the invaders in the offensive in the Chenghsien area.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
Bus Jams, Sums, Back
 Seaf Rumor Make Up
 Boomfown on Potomac
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, May 1.-What is wartime Washington today? It's like this:
 It's Boomtown on the Potomac It's the $83,O00000 Pentagon build- ing, and it's slums so disgraceful that Congress had to stop prosecu- ting the war to investigate It's needle in-the-hay hun ting for apartments, houses and rooms.
 It's jammed buses and street cars It's taxi drivers who will pass you anything from the time of day to the latest back-seat chat of Clare Boothe Luce.
 It's the tomb of the unknown soldier, where Army and Navy guards walk night and day, rain, snow or shine. It's Arlington Ma tional Cemetery where the funeral parades these days are almost end- less. It's government bigwigs paus- ing in the midst of war to go to a little church around the corner from Connecticut Avenue to pay final tribute to Joseph B. Eastman, the great transportation expert, who served his government faithfully and well for 25 years.
 It's the President cancelling a press conference because the White House elevator has broken down and can't be repaired immediately because of the war. It's the oc- casional visits of Mrs. Roosevelt. It's bench in Lafayette park seem ing strangely empty because Ber- hard M. Baruch is ill.
 It's silver haired Secretary of State Cordell Hull working a little political .shenanagan by consult ing" Republican members of Con- gress on international affairs. It's the closely-guarded barrier that blockades the only civilian entrance to the Commerce building, where there are very few war secrets, and it's the wide open doors of the Department of Justice build- ing. where the FBI guards many war secrets.
 It's the guards at the doors to the Capitol who paw through papers in brief cases and big envelopes and hold all visible cameras until you exit, but never bother to look under your coat or in your pockets.
 It's Howard University, one of
 lCornfirt,ad <,x, oa-. er-..-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
PRE-INvAsIoN BROADCAST

LONDON. May 1.-The Allies pre- invasion nerve war received a fresh impetus wnef the new United States broadcasting station in Bril- tain, launched operations Sunday by telling the people of occupied Eur ope that great Allied armies are coming to their aid ere long from west and south"
 The twin blow will be struck in cooperation with the Russian forces attacking from the east to show the Germans what an overwhelming force can be to end forever the shameful chapter of Nazi tyranny"
 Robert Sherwood. Director of OWI overseas operations delivered the initial message.
 The station is to be known as "ABSIE' and the broadcast urged underground workers in Europe to hold themselves in readiness.
 Only one thing is certain about the forthcoming great venture and that is the approximate date was decid- ed long ago and the timetable was worked out to the minute. even sec- onds
 Records covering number of years show the weather over the channel in May as having less fog and fewer gales.
 Ernest Devin. British Labor Min ister, said he knows the date but he is not telling the Germans so they are keeping up their wild guessing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
THOUSAND PLANES MAKE
 RAID TODAY
German Ammunition Dump Near Paris
 Bombed

LONDON, May Lone thousand American Bombers and Fighters smashed German installations in the northern France powerhouse in a send off on the seventeenth straight day of the pre-invasion of fensive sustaining the campaign overnight by the Royal Air Force.
 Heavy bombers blasted the great German ammunition dump at Maintenon, 37 miles southeast of Paris and two more rail targets in northern France.
 The blows today followed up blasting by 5000 planes that deliv- cred hits yesterday on pre-invasion targets.
 American bombers, for the third straight night, blasted the big port of Genoa and fleet of more than 500 planes rained explosives on Nil Ian rail yards and other targets in northern Italy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
MACARTHUR WON'T RUN,
 PRESIDENT
General Will Not Accept
 NomindtiOn-Clubs Will Disbdnd

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Re- publican Presidential field was narrowed perceptibly over the week end by Gen. Douglas MacArthur's uhequivocal statement he Will not accept the nomination and the movement to draft him has thus been knocked in the head.
 The Chicago headquarters of MacArthur for President Club an- nounced disbandment immediately
 The Democrats this month will name delegates representing 476 convention votes and the Republi- cans 351 in 26 states.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
5TIL ELL
 RE(ApTURE5
 LOST AREA
Commander Making Fore ed Drive Toward Enemy
 Base af Mogaung

SOUTHEAST ASIA, HEADQUAR- TIERS, May 1. - Two years after taking "heil of beating" in Bur- ma, It. Gen. Joseph w. Stilwell has recaptured almost half of the Mogaung Valley and sent into ac- ton the first All-American tank unit to fight on the Asiatic contin- ent.
 The announcement says medium tanks are experimenting a drive down the valley which increased hope that Vinegar Joe" could reach the enemy base at Mogaung before the monsoon rains begin in two weeks.
 Reports have been received the Japs are massing for an all-out as sault on Imphal, the main Allied base.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
The w ashington Merry Co., Round
By DREW PEARSON u.t. Col Robert s. Allen now on active
 service with the Armyo

WASHINGTON-Secre etary of War Stimson has received a letter from Senator Kilgore of West Vir- ginia, hard-hitting member of the Military Affairs Committee and of the Truman Committee, which may help to save lives when it comes to future parachute operations over Europe.
 After calling attention to the fact that Allied naval gunners shot down our own paratrooper transport planes over Sicily, Senator Klgore inquired of Stimson as to what had been done to equip this type of plane with self-sealing gasoline tanks. Kilgore pointed out that the U. s. transport planes carrying paratroopers over Sicily had no self-sealing tanks and that, as a result, some of them burst into flame almost immediately, giving no chance to the paratroopers to bail out.
 The West Virginia Senator also asked the Secretary of War what steps had been taken to put armor around the pilots seat in these transport planes.
 Kilgore said that he appreciated the arguments against self-sealing gasoline tanks and armor-namely, that they may increase the planes weight and lessen its range and maneuverability, also that when 9 plane is shot down at low altitude, the paratroopers inside have little chance to bail out.
 However, KiIgore also touched on an amazing situation inside the Army wherein many officers have done their best to improve the safety of troop-carrying transports, only to be thwarted.
 The argument inside the Army began shortly after the two tragic incidents over Sicily when, on two separate nights, U. s. and British paratroopers were shot down by Allied naval guns. Immediately afterward, a committee of inquiry was appointed in NoTth Africa to ascertain the causes of the tragedy. One recommendation inserted in the report was that Self-sealing tanks be installed in troop-carrying transports.
 Since that time, Mai. Gen. P. L. Williams has recommended self sealing tanks. So also have Col. Ralph Bagby, chief of staff for air. borne infantry in the North African theatre, and Brig. Gen. Mike Dunn. who participated in the Sicilian campaign. but has since been trans ferred.
 However, nine months have pass ed and nothing has happened.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
STOCK QUOTATIONS


 NEW YORK, May l. Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 57s, American Car s5k, Anaconda 25ss, Beech Air craft 8as, Bethlehem Steel 591k Curtiss Wright SIS, Internatlonal Harvester 70, Kennecott 30M, North American Aviation 8A, New York Central ITS. Northern Pacific 15A United States Steel SIS, Pound sto4
 Dow, Jones averages today are as follows: industrials 13706, rails 39l8. utilities 22.G0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
SAYS NAVY MAY SEIZE
 HALIBuTER5
Sensational Report from Seattle Reported by
 Vancouver Paper

VANCOUVER, B. C., May 1.-The Vancouver Sun, in a newspaper story, says "early seizure of the en- tire west coast American halibut fleet by the United States Navy is reportedly under consideration by OPA officials i'll order to break the present fishing boat tieup, accord- ing to reports from Seattle"
 SEATTLE, May 1. 1.--Officials of the Thirteenth Naval headquarters said they have not heard any such report.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
L055 HEAVY, U. S. PLANES,
 BERLIN RAID

LONDON, May LA erica a n heavy bombers and escort of U. s. and RAF fighters met fierce enemy opposition last Saturday on the raid on Berlin Sixty-three bomb CTS and IA fighters failed to return. This is the most costly raid ever made.
 lightweight Nazi planes were knocked down or destroyed on the ground.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
FROM GUsTAyUs

Mrs. Max Ware and Mrs. Bert Miller have arrived here from Gus tavus and are registered at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
NIpp0N5 FAIL TO RESPOND 10 BOMBING RAIDS
Only Medgre Antiairuaft Fire Planes Keep
 Out of Way

WASHINGTON, May l. T The Navy Department reports that the latest long series of attacks on Japanese bases in Truk atoll pro- duced only "meagre' anti-aircraft fire and that enemy planes also kept cut of the way of the at tackers.
 Forty-one tons of bombs were dropped on Truk atoll Friday and Ponape was bombed the same day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
EA5T,.WE5T
 BL0W5F0R
 REI(HLAND
Stdlin Announces His Tri- umphdnt May Day
 Order in Broadcast

LONDON. May l--Premier Joses Stalin, in triumphant May Day order broadcast from Moscow, ac- knowledged the considerable con- tribution' from America and Britain has helped the Russian victories but he further declared there can be no doubt that only a combined at tack can crush Hitlerite Germany completely and deliver the Poles, Czechs and others. described as brothers, from bondage"
 Stalin also said joint blows must be dealt from the east and west.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01

WASHINGTON. May l. - The House Navai Committee has ap- proved without dissent the measure authorizing the construction of an additional $l,sO0.00O, 900 worth of landing craft for key invasion op- erations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
ORDER FOR TANKS COUNTERMANDED

Finally, member of the Du Pont family, It. Col. Felix Du Pont, as- sisted by Lt Col. David Laux, had
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
U. 5. VESSEL
 SENT DOWN.;
 49S L051
Vessel Sunk in Mediter rdnedn But Medgre
 Details Announced

WASHINGTON. May l. - The sinking of an American ship with a loss of 49a military personnel in the Mediterranean is announced by the War Department.
 The date is not given except it was recent.
 The announcement does not state whether the American ship was sunk by a submarine or by air. craft. The vessel sank swiftly.
 The next of kin have been noti- fled.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01

J. L. Hola and R. R. Duggan guests at the Baranof. arrived here yesterday from Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01
LEGION AUXILIARY
 MEETS TUESDAY EVE

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular business meeting tomorrow, Tuesday night asi 8 o'clock at the Dugout.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-05-01

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The Coolidge examiner., 1944-01-21
PEG Will Sponsor
Teen-Age Party
To Be Held Tonight

Mrs. w. D. Johnson is general
chairman in charge of arrange
ments for the teen-age party to be
held tonight at Coolidge Womans
club. Members of PEG organiza-
tion are sponsoring the party.
Chairman of the entertainment
committee is Mrs. Karl Fisher. AS
sisting her are Mrs. Mary Layn
and Mrs. G. B. Steward.
In charge of the refreshment
committee is Mrs. w. D. Kirby,
assisted by Mrs. J. A. Roberts and
Mrs. Y. c. White.
Corporal Charles Ivy has been
asked to be on hand between $3.50
and 8: 80 to instruct in folk dane
ing, which has proved popular with
the young folks. The rest of the
evening will be devoted to games
and general dancing.
Last weeks party under direc.
tion of Coolidge Womans club
brought forth a good response
from the young folks. Mrs. Paul
Hannah was general chairman OF
arrangements. She was assisted
by Mrs. Clark Wells and two mem
bers of the Junior Womans club
Mrs. Joe Clemans and Mrs. M. M
Cooper.