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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
50 Jap Aircraft
Lost in z Days
Rsbsul and Kaviene
Feel Stronger Blows

ALLIED no Southwest Pa
cNc. Feb l3 Allied air
mon stopped UP their offensive
against Japanese bases In the Bis
marck archipelago Thursday and
Friday destroying an estimated
50 enemy planes and dripping Ia
IONS of bombs on R8haul. New
Britain. and l67 tons on ksvieng
New ireland 1t was announced
today.
The Allied planes, striking at
Rabagl from the Solomons. blsn.
keted the areas airdromeS with
ia tons of bombs
-Four OF Our planes were lost.
Other American bomhcrs I'M
loaded i67 tons Of bombs on
kaVlenC
a total OF 296 japanese planes
definitely have been destroyed in
the last l. days.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
1914 Convention
Of Democrats 10
Last but 4 Days
Session TO Start July I9.
Only Contest in Offlns
Is for Vice President

WASHINGTON, Feb. - dNS)
Democratic National Chairman
Robert +. Hannegsn's announces
ment that the party's Chicago
convention would be a "half-week"
affair opening on July 10. was in
terpreted today as further evil
dence that President Roosevelt
will be candidate for l6 years
in the White House.
For tho first time in the MEM
DRY OF Washington political OBJ
servers. the DemocratS-through
flanagan fixed the opening date
of their nominating sessions for
midweek beginning on a Wednes-
day instead of on Monday or
Tuesday. The Republicans meet
in Chicago June "a.
Selection OF the July 10 OPEN
ing two and a half weeks follow
ing the close Of the Republican
convention in the same city--ap-
pearcd 10 indicate that the lead
erShip expected the only possible
contest 20 come over the choice
OF the vice presidential nominee.
Some Democratic committees
men who voted an inferentiAl en-
dorSemcnt of 16 years in The
White House a fortnight ago have
insisted that the President should
be allowed 70 name his running
mate.
On this basis. the convention
would take the Presidents cam
didatc for vice president without
a fqht.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13

left flank Of tho army by their
guniire in the "Anzio area. thus
showing that the naval onslaught
was centercd precisely on the
enemy in the "CarpoCeto corner. %
Exactly three weeks since
Clark's forces first landed south
Of Rome against practically no
opposition, fighting ragged along
the beachhead perimetcr.
With at least 10000 Germans
masSed on the Rome front. along
with many tanks and guns that
kept the whole Allied-held area
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
; Coaches DeraiIed
In Ann Arbor Yards

ANN -ARBOR. Feb. u Three
baggage coaches of a New York
Central train running between
Chicago and Detroit were derailed
in the yards Saturday afternoon.
No one was injured and damage
was slight, as the cars did not
oVeTturn.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
Allies in Burma
Repu|se laps

LONDON, Feb. y QNS)-A
New Delhi dispatch 10 Reuters
news agency reported today that
British and Indian Troops in
Burma, ordered not 20 yield
yard, had repulsed a determined
japanese attempt 10 turn their
LEFT flank on the Afakah freht.
The German radio meanwhile
quoted a Jap Domei dispatch as
claiming that Allied troops are
preparing 10 evacuate Burma.
The broadcast said Jap air
reconnaissance had shown Allied
ships concentrated in the Masu
River and along the west coast Of
the BAY OF Bengal.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
BACK CREWS VIEWS

Other members of Congress en-
dorsed the view OF Joseph &
Grew. former American ambaSsa-
dor TO Japan that "by these acts
the Japanese military have incon-
teStably placed themselves be-
You'd the pale of civilization
Meanwhile, the American gov
eTnmcnt was awaiting a reply
from Tokyo TO Secretary of State
Cordell Hull's latest protest note
demanding that better treatment
be accorded American nationals
held by the japanese.
With the war going against the
Axis on almost every major fight
ing front in Asia and Europe. the
statement department was hope
ful the japanese leaders would
see the wisdom Of respecting the
rules of international law m re-
Spect TO the treatment of captured
American nationals.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13

out the Shell-pierced buildings in
the northern part Of the city, one
by one.
So. far. however. the L. s. forces
were unable TO capture the crest
Of Monastery hill, northwest OF
Casino which overlookS highway
No. s. the Via CaSilina. main in
land road 10 Rome 70 miles 10 the
northwest. In the heights the
Germans Counter-attaCked.
More than 5000 German DriS-
onerS were taken by the Allies
in the past week, raising 10 over
$4,000 the number OF prisoners
seized since the invasion of Italy
proper was launched last Sept. 3.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
New Deal Chaos
Must Be Ended,
Declares Dewey
Few Thinking Americans
Wish Continuance Of
Administration, He Says
special to rur prrRorr uNrs

NEW YORK fc6 - Dcclar.
irg there arc fCw thinking
Americans who wish 10 risk The
peBcctimc chaos or continued New
Deal government. GOV Dewey
tonight declared that "in the past
decade. We have fallen upon times
which carried menace 10 our
constitution system as grave as
that Of L,ncolnS day
The governor. who has SAID that
he viii not be "a candidate Tor me
presidency although reports con-
iinue n mount that he WILDE
"draftcd' by the Republican
Party. drew q parallel between
the threat 90 tho union IN 1860 IN
secession by thr states, and IN
"our time abd.Cation by the
states
AT tho outset Of his address
here before The 5Sth annual Lin
coin Day dinner of The National
Republican Club the governor
characterized Lincoln as "A man
who would have been Tho last
10 call himself indispensable %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
Demand Grows
For Harsh Peace
To Punish Tokyo
Aneered by Atrocities,
Coneremmen Want Japs
Outlawed as Barbarians

WASHINGTON, Feb II CNS)
A new wave Of indignation swept
the nations capital today as a
result Of the latest official
revelations concerning japanese
of American war
prisoners and civilian interneeS.
A demand was growing in con-
gressional circles for the imposi-
tion of drastically harsh peace
terms on Japan unless the Japa-
nose government quickly takes
effective measures 10 assure hu-
name treatment for captured
American nationals.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13

With American four engined
FortreSSes unable because Of the
weather 10 follow up their Thurs
day morning attacks on the Anzio-
Nettuno front, Allied warShips
sailed close inShore yesterday and
began laying down a SCATTERING
fire on enemy positions.
Two British cruisers the 5000
ton Mauritius and the 5.450-ton
Dido and two unnamed destroy
crs turned their power against
positions in the farmhouses around
Carroceto.
Today's communique from Gen.
Wilson's a lgierS headquarters
specified that the warshipS had
provided further support 10 the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
CONTINUED from Page one)

and naval pressed comeback assault along the
Albano road winch they had launched Friday morning
Their main objective key village Carroceto
Apra and the surrounding Aban hills which the
had captured in four days of tankaced onsaughts
many hundreds of lives.
In their first onrush front dispatches said
infantry captured bridge small of
n
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
Nezis Stay 10000 Dutch

WASHINGTON, Feb. J. CUP)
The Nazis have executed 10000
Dutch and have stripped Holland
Of all her food and resources since
May, 1910, the Netherlands in
formation bureau reported to-
night.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
Col. Mccormick Quits
Race for President

CHICAGO. Feb. IL tUP)-Col.
Robert r. Mccormick. editor and
publisher Of the Chicago Tribune.
said today he had sent Secretary
Of State Edward J Hughes
formal request 10 withdraw his
name from the presidential pref
Crcnce primary in Illinois April II.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
Nazis Report AirfieId at Beach

The German high command dropping its boastul
least FOR the time being admitted in its Berlin broadcast
urday communque that fierce Allied supported bv
tanks were hurled against the new German Aprlia
1t claimed however that the onsaughs broke down under
devastating German artillery fire"
The Berlin bulletin asserted German long-range guns
sheed Allied shipping in Nettuno Harbor arfed in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
Gen. Hurley Decorated

CAIRO, Feb. u (UP)-King
Peter Of Yugoslava today deco
rated Mai. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley.
President Roosevelt's representa-
tive in the Middle East with the
Order OF The White Eagle, second
class.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
WOULD OUTLAW JAPS

Some members OF Congress said
that Japan should be permanently
outlawed from equal association
in the world family OF nations
after the war unless the Japanese
government makes amends for
the barbaric treatment Of Ameri-
can war prisoners and sees TO il
that their military authorities
henceforth respect the common
laws Of humanity.
Senator Hatch (D) Of New
Mexico said:
IF the Japanese cannot stop
the barbaric treatment Of our
citizens IL Is obvious that Japan
~ not far enough advanced In
the ways of civilized people 10
he considered a member OF the
family OF nations after the
war"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
l Days DSR
Accidents

These are traffic accidents
resulting in injuries in which
DSR vehicles were involved
in the "a hours beginning AT
1901 Friday and ending at
midnight;
In.
Dead jured
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13

Streetcar.auto coll
liSion. Abbott al
Fifth
Pedestrian struck
by streetcar. Nc
Graw and War
rem
Coach pedestrian,
Fenkell, Sorrento
Coach pedestrian.
NC Depot
Coach pedestrian
Dexter. Livernois
Coach collision. w.
Grand Blvd and
Second
V Q icle struck
coach, 6 Mile and
Kentucky
Total
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
ToDAY's WAR MAP: OBSTACLES OVER ROME
AFTER Rome falls. the
G 1.Asl

AFTER Rome falls, the
" U. S..British forces in
ltoly will fdee numerous
Obstacles before Germany
itself can be invaded from
the south. The main OBJ
stoeles 10 q drive via the
Bremen Poss are: (l) the
Apennine mountains, (2)
the Pc river ~ the Alps. Oh.
sioeles 10 q drive vic Yvao.
slavic are: (4l the Adrioiie,
and Isl high, rugged coast
al mountains. Thus, while
Rome is only 734 air miles
from Berlin, the best routes
into Germany are laden
with big natural barriers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
'ABDICATIoN' CITED

Gov. Dewey after A glowing
tribute .-fft-t1it7-v t1utr1- nc no
scribed as a man tor the ages,
declared
The menace Lincoln faced
WAS violent Ours IL subtle But
one. As much ~ the other. car
rled mortal threat. He faced
secession by the states. In our
time, We have seen abdication
by the states.
II well realize that no de-
tailed and permanent division
can be made between the pow
ers Of the federal and state gov
ernmentS. Increasing economic
interdependence requires in
creasing federal duties.
WAR COMES FIRST
Particularly must federal
power be enlarged whru,-aS
now, our nation faces the stu
pendous tasks of war. We give
60 that effort our unlimited sup
port. We accept without reserve
the wartime leadership of our
president underline COnstitu-
ton.
Having done so. does this
mean that all the basic reSpOn-
sibilities placed upon the states
and every citizen are TO he
abandoned.
Surely II II did, the suspen-
sion would become permanent
and the war for freedom would
he lost at home before IL was
won abroad"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15


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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15
English Theories

In IN" currcn: Transatlantic. Iii
'.. 10. ono ". L"udu".s greet r,.--
.a2'.s is survey n popular .a,..
as &" mo-" TN" average Eua.-t.-
would de-. "'.,h the Germans .....
n, way Is WON Tic survey g..
."H2'""a' dI"rro.' .u auvHu,g
.' ""Ec soc" as representa-. Amer
.'.'" ihi.."- "n this subject. Ms
.. INC expressions u.. 'w soldiers
."H I',.!'" around 'r" Iac.I, f.t
ire major ',s." is nu' STD macn Oh,
OBJ o'f.a- with Germany .- n,n q.
.."D' uau'no. Val
IhD term political c@9cdiv..."
Worries ih" men W.9 spoke 'uu.
E''"" rs thcy near talk OF what i,
10 ID" DON" TO Hitler and G.s G"ilo..
'"N"'IcS at Berlin. and The same
''"" So" the r"cogn'i0H already &c.
'"'N"o bHdogi''. King Victor Em.r-
""i Dar!an. the minor French and
f'i''n war criminals vino keep
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15
TOday'S Horoscope

Tho person who has a birthday to-
day is one who puts the satisfaction
of his own whinS and larcies para
mount 10 everything else in his life
Til person has talent and ability. but
il will not show until some crisis
brings Il ont. He or she has few out
side interests. but the {. mily is very
dear Provided ne is watchful against
possible Misrepresentation in busi-
ness and correspondence, the next
year will be propitlous. Gain in an
unusual manner in prcSagcd. The
child who is born today will have a
flair for intrigue and mysteries which
should not. however. be ovcr-in-
dulgcd in. Otherwise loss through de-
CCptIOn may occur.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15
ANSWERS TO DAILY
QUIZ

l. Central Germany.
2 Katherine Lee Bates.
3 True.
4 Copper.
s. ThesaT,s.
9. OrcSteS.
7. Paris. France.
8. College Of Cardinals.
o. Arkansas, Illinois. Kansas. Mas-
sachusctts, Texas.
10. No. ('rhe Child is q citizen by
birth in the u. 81
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15
YOUR FEDERAL
INCOME TAX
No. SIS
MEDIC Al AND DENTAL.
EXPENSES

\ limited amount Oh. expense, nc
;UaIly gr-o during the ,uXgblr wear
:u. .,r.,.. .nd dental care -! = IAN
payer. ..- VIE or dependents. may
~, d,dup..t ;.ruv income IN compur-
ms Fpd,. uamai 'aN and Surlav
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coed - 500 for = ,-..rr;rd rr,r,rr ~, =
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15
GRAB BAG
Onc-AIinutc Test

!. Who was the composer o! the
Peer Gynt Suite?
.. What is a "hautboy"?
3. Who composed the Stars and
Stripes Forever
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

If you CannO, ne fari 10 person
you dislike heartily. a' lest be &C
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15
WANT ADS
Get Results

WOOD TUBS-NO. , SIZE SPOOL
.Md.u~ SG!g "a. Watkins Hard
were Company. lG-(4)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

WANTED MAN OR WOMAN DRIV-
O.. Tor retail milk route. Also. man
G"Nr!-saICSmHu FOR zee cream
truck. Apply IN person. Southern
Ice Cream CO.. Henderson. n. G.
ii-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

SEE US FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES
and Printing. Social Engraving Of
all kinds. Best Gu@l;y Cd, Best
Prices. Prompt Service. Henderson
Book Co. Phone 10. Established
1880. 3-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

THEY ARE ON THE WNY-LN.ir-
cd supply Of Glen Rugrr, Brqrn'>.
Place your Order now. II. %. F.ll-
her < Son. phone 2Gn. III.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

TIN CANS. NO. > or. Sl%TS. sis
per hundred. Watkins Hardware
Company. .|-( "a
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15
One Minute Test Answers

| Gricg.
2. a woodwind instrument.
2. John Philip Sousa.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

GARBAGE CANS-FIVE Ghl|ioN,
gaIv. outdoor garbage can. WIs'
covers. $40 ca. Watkins h2iU-
ware Company. w
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

WANTED-RELIABLE. EFFICIlN.i
white woman as houscEccpcr. coon;
and general helper for midd,. 'A.I
lady. Room on place. ia'",..
wages. Modern homc. Cen. -
located. Apply in writing. ! a.
Box IO5. Henderson. Y. {. if-''
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

HARDWARE WIRE CLOTH. %, -
and Sc" high. IL, IL mc.n. iuc
per 81. foot. Watkins EUcwar,
Company. !'-7
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

FRUIT JARS. PTS. QT$.. - CAL
Kerr top. rubber rims. "a..as
Hardware Company. '.-,)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS AND
vegetables. Everything !ot your
table. We deliver and save YOU
gas and time. Phone $50. Always
ready to serve you. IIc:bc.ts Vel
low Front. "5-u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

OH. STOVE WICE;. PERFECTION
Nc>c". Florence. kmdl... .ue. @5c,
5OC and 3Ic each. Cu,. ,u.. and
fcat"r WlcIIS. Watkins H.ud.a.c
Company .N..I
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

BABY CHICKS NlRGlNIN-u. s.
approved Pullorum tested Dor
red Rocks OF New Hampshire Reds
shipped direct 10 yDu ."nw -"
hatchery under official 'aH,. r.itr
Sl400 per 100 postpaid. IH.a'T
Pollts and DuCklimgS -1HH'n
when wanted Order nov. So...yS
Chick Market. 2l+ ChUch -.
NorfoIl, 10. Va. @J-l-G-l5
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

TIRE HEADQUARTERS--WE HAVE
the latest official information re-
garding tire inspection and aNp.i
cation for new tires and tubes. Let
us help You with yours. Henderson
VulcaniZing Co. iii
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

WE'LL CliAlN-WELDED LENGTHS
81 r,r foot. iiuoi. lengths SC peg
iuu'. Watkins Hardware Company.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

BABY CHICKENS FOR SALE. CAN
..rn.sn - thousand a day MI the
stamford breeds Grades \. IA.
NAN. Blood Tested. Live delivery
U.n'.,i. y. !. Cheek. l5-lti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1944-02-15

ALUMINIUM FAINT - PTS nrC
qts. Good grade. Wu,A..> INK
ware Company. DO "a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
Wayne Legislators
Meet Friday, Sunday

In order to discuss their plans,
recently elected Wayne County
senator's and representatives will
hold meetings Friday and Sunday,
1t was learned today.
All OF the legislators are in
vited 10 the meeting Friday in
the county building while those
backed by the CIO-Political Ac-
ton Committee will meet all day
Sunday in the Wardell-Sheraton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
Engineer Dies, 12Hurt
In WASHINGTON Wreck

WASHINGTON, Dec. II (UP)-
An engineer was killed. several
other trainmen were injured and
a dozen passengers were bruised
and shaken up today when a north
bound Southern Railway paSsen-
ger train struck the wreckage of
a derailed freight train in the
yards south of Washington.
Southern Railway officials said
none OF the passengers was injured
seriously.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

We don't promise thAt-but we
can make you good dancer IN
S hours. Even il you've never
danced before you'll dance cor.
reetIy and confidently. Just put
yourself in the hands Of our ex-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

perts and the rest 10 easy. Start
today-be a popular partner at
your next party. Phone CA 1877.
Arthur Murray, Second Floor,
Hotel StAtler.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
DEPOTs KEEP EXCESS

He added that he had heard of
various places such as military
depots, where more men were
employed than were necessary.
He made his statements at con-
clusion OF hearings on the man.
power situation held by a Senate
special defense committee of
which he is chairman.
Col Francis Y keeSllng -Ir-,
selective service legislative liaison
officer. testified that War Mobi-
liZer Byrnes work or fight
order would greatly curtail labor
turnover and aid in speeding con-
ctuCfOn of Tho var
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
Army
Labor

r WASHINGTON, Dec. II (INS)
Senator James Mead, CD OF
New York suggested TO the mill
tary today that il should stream
line its own home front labor
in the interest of win
ming the war.
I'VE have reports OF labor
wastage and boarding on mill
tary installations" he stated.
al think the military owes II To
the country to streamiine it's
labor situation. In some cases
ID might even reduce from
three 10 two shifts, and make
that extra labor available
where needed"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13
FIGURES NOT KNOWN

Senator Homer Ferguson tR)
OF Michigan wished TO know how
many men were boarded in war
plants. Col. Keesling said exact
figures were not available but
agreed that it might be many
. bS,4.S 49,. ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-13

KeeSling said that as of Jan, l
next selective service would fur
nlSh- $1,000 men month on the
current basis for the next six
months. divided AS follows
Thlrty-hve thousand who have
just reached Is years; 5000 from
rs 10 81 years cid 10000 more.
from lS TO 20, who have not yet
completed thei procurement
papers or may be referred out
of 4-F
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
State Lashed
Bv NOrtheaster'
For 81 Hours
Rainfall OF Almost Two
Inches Reported; Miss
ed Heavy Snow By
Two Degrees.

Lashed almost 80 hours Monday
and early Tuesday by a northeaster
that at times increased in inten-
sity to a 50-mile-an-hOur gale, Del
aware came through the STORM
without much damage. though the
weather man reported the state
missed heavy snow and sleet by
only couple of degrees.
The light snow that fell early
Tuesday morning turned to rain
that kept up for several hours when
the heavy cloud banks were broken
and the sun came out for a brief
period.
While the Wilmington area es-
capped with only heavy winds and
rain-the rainfall in the past "a
hours measured 1.S1 inches Sussex
county experienced ice and sleet
during the night
In the meantime. highway crews
were on the alert less the tenn
perature take another drop, bring
ing with it snow and sleet.
Only one accident that required
disqualification was reported in the
state 1t occurred in the vicinity
of Staytonsville, between Green
wood and Milford. Eleanor Janet
Gibson. 21 years old, of Milford,
was injured and taken to the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital.
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