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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-30
Absolved by Campbell

But this criticism is i'll
deserved. Mai. Gen. Levin IL.
Campbell Jr.. chief of army
ordnance, himself will refute IT,
Writing to Brig. Gen. A. b.
Quinton Jr., head Of the Detroit
Ordnance District, Gen. Camp
bell stated biuntiy;
ut Is not true that the people
on the home front-the produc-
ton front-have failed miser-
ably. Shortages have come from
revision In the overall plan
ming and thinking. revision
based on actual battle expert
ence. Shortages did not come
from the failure of plants to
produce what was originally set
as the goal of production.
shortages resulted because
our combat records indicated
clearly that by greatly increas-
ing our expenditure of ammuni-
ton, by using our artillery more
than In any war To date, we can
lay down such curtain Of fire.
power that our infantry can
advance with fewer casualties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-30
TOLEDO CASH GRAM

IpLEDO. o, Dec. - ms I-Cash graln
on track
wHEAT-No ? red Si7st3
CoRN-No yellow, $i.l6is: No. , yell
low, Sl.l4ia@l l5l7.
white. 1871 q &c
soYBEAEs-No 2 yellow S2i5@2ls.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-30
What S New
In Business

Westioohouse BUILDS
First u. S JET ENGINE
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-30
MINNIPEG GRAZ
cHIcAGo CASH GRAM

WINNIPEG Dec. % ms rye closed
&c % &c higher today pecembet- Sll2L
BID May ST l4isa l.l4A, July. $l.llA
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-30

CHICAGO. Dec 40 riNS -WHEAT-No. !
-cEfk--hAsa, : No. Asrei-s 81 2 2 -v
CORN-sample mixed soi.c No 4 vel
low, 81 OLA 0ss, No yellow 99as cg
Sl.o4ll sample yellow, s4la 949,c.
OATS-None
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-30

CHICAGO Dec ~ MS --HOCs-is 600.
ai475 heavy. Sl4 6O@147s. medium
Sl4 70ql4ys nrht- SI4 65@l4Tb Ugh,
liEhtS, So. 5oal4.65; sovs. SIS s5ei4
PIGS silm13
cATTLE- 200. steady calves 700.
steady good and choice siCers; SIC II so.
s sf3af 1 ss,.T n'a ssls e5W, %
bulls. SoW13 so calves Ss0l5 feeder
steers Sa0als.75 Stockers steers, 50 g
1880 cows and heifers. S7al2.
SHEEP 600. steady. lambs. si4 50 a
l5a5. common Si0at3 yeariing. Sill e
1925, feeders. Sll6l5 IS. ewes. 50 5o4
as
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-30
Detroit
Livestock

Drastically curtailed by the
Christmas holiday and bad roads,
marketing of all livestock at De-
troit during the week just closing
was less than half as great as last
week. Trading in COWS and bulls
became runaway affair as buyers
Wed aggressively for numbers but
other species moved more orderly
at only slightly higher rates. Hogs
went to the ceiling on Tuesday
and held at that level. For the
week. top hogs brought Stf90;
vealers. $3.50; lambs, $3.50,
with best late. SIS; steers, SIT.
CATTLE-weeks .ylable receipts. 2e5o.
Cows and bulls sold '5oc 70. 81 higher dur
Inc the week In an erIatieally higher trade.
moved somewhat more freely at assoc
higher rates but good and choice steers we're
no better than steady although getting a
weeks stockers and feeder trade was nomi-
nally steady. Choice $40 10. long-fed steers
e eRPea 200 s'f ia s Ssas @ade 0Go
ole so. but rank and file Of the common
and medium short-feds. mainly from native
medium beef cows turned urgently a. SEQ ~
some medium 70 good cows at Sl2 SO or
better Gamers ana cutters ranged IRON
S6ds so. sausage bulls bulkec a, Soa IL so
CALVES-Week's sHlAbie receipts. 02b;
calves and ycAlers sold readily a. firm rates
falling TO reject the feverish activity noted
IN mature cattle Practical top and bulk on
good and choice VcalCrs was SIT. So extreme
top, SIS common and medium hulkcd al
$l3@i6.50 and eulls RANGED downward 20
81 heavy calves we're scarce. scattered sales
Si4 down.
HOGS-Week's salahle receipts $500: hog
prices jumped 20 ceiling levels As the week
opened and held hrm on subsequent days.
This represented a l5-2Sc advance on $50
400 10. hartuWS and sits and q full 26c
advance on others All good and choice 100
400 10 hoes brought the Sl4.90 local cell
inR prices. most l60-is0 lbs made Sl4.25
ala 90. l4O-l55 lbs Sl3.50ai4 good
and choice tows bulked AZ Sl3 scala In
dicati0ns point % little change In hos trends
as country supplies appear 10 be quite
strongly held and demand remains inSistent
SHEEP-Wccks salAbie receipts. 1000.
While buyers were urgently needing supplies,
trading m sheep and lambs vas only mod
cratcly active Al str0nF % soc higher rates,
with more lCnient sorting accounting Tor
most o. the upturn Lambs topped a. SIS %
very SparinFly on Tuesday with SIS The
prsctics and popular TOP hgure all week
taxing tulE ~ eJOd and choice native lambs
common hu.kcd az Sllpl3. and Guns
ewes under 100 lbs. topped freely az 81,
Gull ewes made s SOC so.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
US. Bombers
 Hit Bismarck
 Sea Japanese

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, April 10.--The air force of the Japs de- clined to offer battle throughout the Bismarck Sea area last Satur- day when American bombers drop- ped 386 tons of explosives on five key enemy bases.
 The American bombers concen- trated with 152 tons of bombs on Hollandia and destroyed numerous small craft besides setting two small freighters in the harbor afire.
 The absence of air opposition is noted not only at Hollandia but at Wewak, Hansa Bay and Rabaul, New Guinea, and Kavieng, New Ireland.
 Bombers poured 95 tons of bombs on Wewak, 34 tons on Hansa Bay, scoring on fuel dumps and pounded Rabaul with 75 tons and bombed Kavieng with 30 tons of explosives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
20 PERSONS FLY
 TO SITkA TODAY,
 ALASKA C0ASTAL

The Alaska Coastal Airlines made several flights to Sitka today. Those leaving here were Ernest Rude, Stanley Rude, Clarence Moy, Rich ard Bean, Thomas Powers, David w. zander, Mir and Mrs. Jim Claire.
 Byron Hoope, B. Gomez. T. Man dregan, zenofort Hanson, George Borodokofsky, T. Plulimonoff. Laur- ence Swanson, Axel Nelson, Charles Johnnie, Marion Johnson, Harry Sturrock, and Glenn Phillippi. h. coming passengers from Sitka were Donna Wagner and Jean Grove.
 Flying to Hoonah today were Elizabeth Peters, Mrs. Sturis, MT Cook, Violet Hoar, and Ben Benecke.
 Yesterday Dave and Margaret Fenton flew to Skagwya The re- turning plane brought in James and Virginia Claire from Skagway and Jack Gucker from Haines.
 Yesterdays trip to Sitka had the following passengers: T. A. Harris, Fern Musser, Capt. F. Wayne, and Leige M. Chapman. Coming in on the return trip were Maj. Scheibner and Gov. Ernest Gruening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
STRONGHOLD OF TRUk IS
 AGAIN HIT
East and South Attacks Re- ported Made by Four
 Engined Bombers

PEARL HARBOR, April 10.-The Seventh Army Air Force Libera- tors smashed at Truk last Friday night, the 16th attack in II days a two way bomber operation to soften up" the Japanese strong hold in the Central Carolines, Ad- miral Chester w. Nimitz announces.
 The big Liberators renewed the attacks from east and south after a three days lay off.
 The raid was made by the Sev- enth's 4-engined bombers and Moen Island airstrip was hit and wharves and fuel reservoirs on Dublon Is- land were the center targets.
 Admiral Ninitz used the expres- sion soften up" which is ordinar- fly significant as concerning pre- invasion operations.
 No mention is made in the report of fighter interception, antiaircraft fire nor of losses
 The attacking force of Liberators is the same force that bombed Or oluk, Ponape and Ujelang, enemy held Marshall atolls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
GREAT RAID
 BEING MADE OVER EUROPE
From 1000 10 1900 Bomb. CTS Smashing dt Ndzi
 Aircraft Industry

LONDON, April 10. -. The United States Air Task Forces, totalingI from 1000 to 1,500 bombers, smash ed plane factories and airfields in Belgium and France for the third straight day in fierce bleeder blows against the Nazi air power.
 The American Air Task Forces struck after heavy Royal Air Force night raids on rail targets at Lille and the southern outskirts of Paris in a follow-up of deep plunge against aircraft factories in Poland and East Prussia in northwest GerY many on Saturday as they also, bombed Brunswick airplane plants and airdromes near Frankfurt, wrecking l48 Nazi planes in battle.
 Today the heavy bombers hopped across the North Sea to smack the Evere Virorde plant and repair works at Melsbroek, an airdrome near Brussels, also aircraft factories and airdromes about 115 miles south of Paris. Military objectives in France and elsewhere were also hit.
 Thunderbolts. Mustangs and Lightnings escorted the bombers on the attacks today
 Sundays toll of German planes is announced as 92, shot down or de- stroyed on the ground.
 This brings knckouts of Saturday and Sunday operations to 240 Ger- man aircraft. nx
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
 TAKES REST
Leaves Washington for Un- known Destination-v -va-
 cation of Two Weeks

WASHINGTON, April 10-Presi- dent Roosevelt has gone South for a rest of at least two weeks.
 The trip is announced by the White House but the time of the Presidents departure from Wash ington and the place where he has gone is not disclosed. The state ment said:
 "The President has left Washing ton for the South and will be away approximately two weeks unless some unexpected emergency arises that will compel him to return at an earlier date.
 ''The President is accompanied by Admiral Leahy, his personal Chief of Staff; Vice-Admiral Mo- Intyre, Surgeon General of the Navy and physician to the President; Rear-Admiral Wilson Brown, Naval Aide; Major General Watson, Mill tary Aide and Secretary.
 Except for work always carried on between the White House and the President, regardless of his whereabouts or distance he may be from Washington, he will devote himself exclusively to relaxation out-of- doors in the fresh air and sunshine.
 Correspondents of the Associated Press. United Press and Interna- tional News Service, regularly as- signed to cover the President, also left Washington, but for reasons of security, however, news reports of these correspondents will not be published until the President returns to Washington.
 The President has been urged for several weeks by Mcintyre to get away from his office and concen- trate on recovering from the finger ing effects of his cold and bron- chitis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
Japs sMaking More Gains,
 India Front
Invaders Attempting to Sweep Around |m-
 phaI Defenses

NEW DELHI, April 10.-The Jap besiegers on the plain of Imphal have sent small parties west of Bishenpur, IS miles southwest of Imphal on the Tiddum Road, where they have been in contact with the Allied forces and have suffered cas- ualties, the Southeast Asia Com mand said.
 This is the first time the Japs have been reported west of the Tiddim-Imphal Road, and indicated a Jap effort to sweep around the Imphal defenses from the south west.
 British forces defending Kohima, northern Imphal plain strong point, wiped out Jap groups which had penetrated to the towns ring of defenses, killing at least 50 and taking others prisoner.
 The British radio quoted a gov ernment spokesman as saying a Tokyo dispatch said the fall Of Im- phal is matter of only a few days
 Fighting broke out on the Ara kan front to the south, where the Japs made local unsuccessful coun- terattacks from both sides of the Mayu Range, costing them consid- erable casualties. Forces of the Chinese 22nd Division are pressing down the Mogaung Valley, and have maintained contact with the Japs, while another drive is being made on Myitkyina, principal Jap base in north Burma
 Allied troops are still fighting the Japs near the Tiana River on the Sumprabum Myitkyina Road
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
(By Associated Prcss)

Odessa, the greatest port on the Black Sea, and the first major prize of Hitler's invasion of Russia, has fallen to the striding Red Army. which is rapidly planting their ban- ners along the Russian State frontier.
 Berlin announced the evacuation of the port and naval base. and ac- knowledged it was by German com mand, and also declared the Rus sians are striking out in an apparent full blown offensive to clear the Crimea.
 Fight for Crimea
 The communique broadcast from Berlin. said heavy fighting is in progress on the broad front from Sivasln to Perekop on the north side of the Crimean Isthmus, where the Russians are penetrating the gar- rison lines. and have cut off all but sea communications in the same way as at Odessa. The force is al- iItoot AoOAutCA, utlu " oCCAAlCA ttAG Germans and Rumanians in the Crimea might be forced to yield the last strong Black Sea outposts guarding the Rumanian sea flank.
 Naxis on Last Mile
 The evacuation of Odessa was carried out, the Germans said. after long planned destruction of mili- tary Installations before the sensa- tional step of the Germans on the last mile march out of Russia.
 Odessa, only little more than 20 miles inside the 1889 Russian bor- der, was captured by the Germans two and a half years ago after a two months defense by the besieged Russian soldiers. workers, and marines, who made stand amidst the rubble of the lagoons.
 The prewar population of Odessa was 100000 It was the first of tl~ dramatic sieges of Russian cities, including Sevastopol, Leningrad and Stalingrad, which marked the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON Ct Col Robert s. Alien now on active service with the Army)

WASHINGTON = One fac tor which has worried the President about the Italian statemate is the Italian political situation. Also, it has not alleviated his irritation with both Churchill and Stalin for helping to continue the Badoglio regime.
 Most people don't realize it, but Italian civilians are <eimply not aiding the Allies. This, is in contrast to the earlier days of the Italian invasion, when civilians penetrated the German lines and were an ex- tremely important factor in the Allied advance.
 In fact, some expertsfbelieve that Naples might have held out a month longer than it did if Italian youths had not Slipped over to the American lines At night to get ann munition and then returned to sa- botage and harass the Nazis from the rear. They came literally beg ging for hand grenades to throw at the NaZis.
 Today this anti-Nazi hostility IS over, and we are getting little help from Italian civilians. Furthermore, there is a growing restlessness against the Allies in Southern Italy.
 This is partly due to the fact that we have kept in power the former trappings of Fascism- ly, King Victor Emmanuel and Marshal Badogiio. It is also due to the bungling methods of AMG GAL lied Military Government and, fin- ally, it is due to the difficult task of importing enough food.
 AMG, according to grapevine re- ports, got off to bad start when it was placed under Lord Rennell of Rodd, former J. P. Morgan partner, which firm was once Mus solini's banker and still has around $60,O0O,O ,OO0 outstanding as interest on loan.
 The U. s. Army had trained a number of military governors at the University of Virginia, but the Pres ident once made the crack that the school was packed with Wall Street brokers. (Selection of students for the governors school has since changed.
 At any rate, even Secretary Hull now says that conditions inside oc- cupied Italy are no worse, as he puts it, than during the German occupation. This is a serious admis- sion and long way from making the Allies the saviours of democ- racy and the champions of the four freedoms. So perhaps it is no won-
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
INDIAN OFFICE WON'T BE MOVED
 OUT OF JUNEAU

Spiking rumor, General Super intendent Don c. Foster of the AL aska Office of Indian Affairs stat ed today there is absolutely no truth or foundation to the rurnor that the headquarters of the office will be moved from Juneau to any other city in Alaska.
 Foster said that he believes Ju- neau is the logical site for the of fees headquarters, for it's most efficient operation.
 If there are still any rumors floating around. it might be well to point out that the new superinten- dent is looking for three bedroom house which he can buy. (See clas- sified section).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
BOAT SAILS FOR
 SOUTH WITH FULL
 PASSENGER LIST

A vessel docked here from Sitka this morning, discharging the fol- lowing passengers: J. M. Richard son, Mrs. R. Hagerup, Gail Hager- up, Lilly Frohling, Irene Adkins MT. and Mrs. Clyde Hager, Yer non Hunkins, Paul Jurich, T/Sgt r A. Jantz, Ti3 Lee F. Benbow, TIA c. R. Tunkhouse, TIA S. M. Lucas Pfc. c. J. Warren, H. K. L. John- son, and Tom Bennett.
 Leaving here on the southbound boat were the following for Se- attle-Gin Yeck Mar, MT. and Mrs c. M. Hirst, It. G. s. Schwamm Howard Henkel, A. J. Olson, An drew Johnson, Helen Johnson, Ves- ta Horton, Frank Peratrovich, J. H Benson, E. J. Campbell, S. P. Haul Der, Wilbur Kerr, Fannie Johnson
 L. Rapuzzi. Clara Rapuzzi, May Rhodes, Nellie M Scovill, It. s. S McNeill, It. J. N. Pietro, Capt F P. Rauktio, R. R. Lewis, Richard Christensen, Glenn Baldwin, Aud rey Baldwin, F. c. Steinhagen, Tom Raptio, Paul Stannard, Barbara Kreb, M. Van Sant, B. F. McDowell Maud A. Matthews
 James Smith, Florence Smith, K w. Schroeder, M I. Bauer, Mrs Edna L. Ahlers, Doris Hanebury Cheda Paul, Mel Davis, Edward Herbst, Mrs. Mary Holmquist, Nor ma Gaspiri, Ida Nordenson, B. o Bell, Lillian Frost, Carl B. Johnson s. Fercke, E. L. Prouty, T. E. Bing- aman, B. F. Taylor.
 F. A. Gaskell, M. J. Pattewski Ivan DeBoff, Maud DeBoff, June Britain, M. Butler, Violet Butler Kathleen Butler, w. P. Petrucci Rena Petrucci, It. H. L. Beeton It. w. H. Threadgell, It. J. Ander- son. Lillian Mahoney.
 For Ketchikan-S. McSwain, Mil dred Maynard, Peggy McIyor, Ro- bert Coughlin, M. Ildefcizo, F. A Llamos. L. Sabanal, H. Valdez, A Pimental. P. Mata, R. Aurelio, L Jocson, c. E. Sage, William Paul Jr. c. Byram, Mabel Williams, ano Mrs. John Fournie.
 For Wrangell-Sig Bendickson, Brig. and Mrs. J. T. Gillingham and Tom Case.
 For Petersburg-Mrs. P. More and Mrs. w. A. Sokoloff.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
TRoLLERS TO TIE UP PENDING FINAL
 DECISION OF OpA

The United Trollers of Alaska met Saturday evening at the Union Hall, and voted unanimously not to start operations until a final deci- sion is made by the OPA in regard to the prices they will receive for their catch.
 The results of the meeting were wired to UTA members at Sitka, Elfin Cove, Pelican City and Ketch- ikan. who are expected to join the general tie-up, which will affect over 1000 fishermen in Southeast ern Alaska. Al Schramm is secre- tary of the local union.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
ODESSA NOW OCCUPIED BY
 RUSS FORCES
First Major Prize ofHif|er s Invasion Again in
 Soviet Hands

BULLETIN - Moscow, April 10.-In a special Order of the Day, Stalin announces the cap ture of Odessa, once a great port but ruined by two months siege and by the Germans 9O5 days of rigid occupation. The capture of Odessa Is one of Hitler's most humiliating de- feats. All ships have been re- moved from the harbor, as we'll as vehicle transports and mili- tary installations blown up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
(0L.MANNING, SIX
 OTHERS KILLED IN BOMBER CRASH

SAVANNAH, Ga, April 10.-Col. Lucius Manning, former Vice Presi- dent of the American Airlines base and Commanding Officer at Hun- ter Field, Ga, and six other air. men were killed Sunday when a medium bomber crashed nine miles northwest of Hartsells, Alabama, Hunter Field announced this after noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
Catholic Daughters
 Meet Tuesday NiQhi

An important business meeting will be held tomorrow night at the Catholic Parish Hall by the Cath ollie Daughters of America.
 Mrs. Mary Toner, Grand Regent, will preside and the session will begin at o'clock All members are urged to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
\. J. Shutdown Aifecis
 Between 250 and 275
 Men, Company 5tates

Consolidation Service and it became dispute case before the War La Dor Board. A hearing was held in Juneau before a three man panel which constitutes the War Labor Board in Alaska. At this hearing and at other reviews to follow, it was made clear that any increase in pay would add to the current loss and when that loss became greater than the standby shutdown expense, the Company would be forced to shut down. The Alaska Board, by vote of two to one. re- commended an increase in pay of 10 cents per hour. The case was then reviewed by the Twelfth Re- gional War Labor Board in Seattle, and by vote of to 4, a IA cent increase was ordered. The case was then appealed to the National War Labor Board, where by vote of 8 to the award made in Seattle was upheld.
 Operation Loss
 Taking into consideration all revenue. the Company is definitely operating at loss before account ing for depreciation and depletion and it is quite evident that when wages are again raised the loss will lbe increased. Other operating con- ditions are steadily becoming worse and it therefore becomes necessary to close down. This result should have been obvious to all those familiar with the companys prob lem.
 Tt is well known the world over that whenever a mine is closed down, even in normal times, there are many factors that make it dif- ficult to reopen. and make it slow to get it back into profitable op- eration. This is most certainly true in the ease of low grade, mar ginal gold mine such as the Alaska Juneau, and it was largely for these reasons that the operation was con- tinued even after it showed some loss. It was hoped too that the mine could be kept going for the benefit of the community and for the benefit of the Company's many old employees who have their homes on Gastineau Channel. On Wages Paid
 1 While it is true that many Alas ka Juneau base rates are now below those paid on war construction jobs. industrial jobs and some local stores, it is also true that before the war the company's wages were the highest in the mining industry, and the raises which were granted since January, 1941, exceeded the Little Steel formula
 Through overtime and steadiness of employment, the employees take home money per week, currently earned, is substantial. Within the past year there was an average i increase in pay due alone to the application of executive order 924O that amounted to about 10 percent.
 Employees wages show an in- crease of nearly 30 percent over January, l941. The workmen's daily average wage at the Alaska Juneau at present is $8.30. These facts were brought out before the various War !. Labor Board hearings, but such matters as the Little Steel Formula comparative wage rates in identical industries, employees total earnings, ability to pay, or fair valuation of the company's contribution to the war effort were of no avail" i Williams said small standby crew will be kept on. Those being laid off are to get their last checks this Friday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
Eastern Stars to
 Hold Meet Tuesdd,

Members of the Order of Eastern Star will meet tomorrow night at the Scottish Rite Temple for a bus mess session.
 Mrs Janice MacSpadden will pre- side and the work will begin at 8 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
LEGI0NNAIRE5 TO WORK ON LAWN
 DUG0UT TONIGHT

Tonight members of the Amer ican Legion will work on the lawn at the Dugout, according to an- nouncement. All Legionnaires are requested to be there as early as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
AT HOTEL JUNEAU

The following are registered at the Hotel Juneau: MT. and Mrs. D. w. Yates. of Windham; Ken Miller, of Gustavus; J. F. Kotch, of Windham, and Walter J. Woody.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-04-10
BACK TO WRANGELL

Brig J. T. Dillingham;, of the Sal vation Army, and Mrs. Gillingham, have returned from the Westward and have left Juneau for the head quarters in Wrangel.