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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-11
AGED MOTHER SEES SON

\ Sunrise, $3.50 am; Sunset, 1924 pm
Moonrise, 1927; am: Moonset. 1901 pm.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06

address. l hope | continue to re-
ceive the Outlook.
l am now in the air force in
New Guinea and still am flying
A-2O's, and have a few missions
against the Japs to my credit. We
have exterminated quite q number
of Japs by strafing and tree-top
level bombing.
have done some barge hunting.
The Japs have quite a time getting
supplies with all their barges sunk.
And then there is the matter of
shooting up their trucks and supply
dumps.
Althogether, as the fellows in this
theatre of war can tell you, the
Japs are taking an awful beating.
There are wrecked Jap planes all
over the place.
l have not seen any Laurel fell
lows yet, but / guess there are lots
over here.
Tell all my friends Hello for me.
Cpl. Chester Herbert, somewhere
in France, Aug. %, to Mrs. Helen
Jacobs:
This must be a rush note; my
time has been short, and it is fast
getting dark. I've managed to dash
off note to Mother and Dad, and
am making an extra special effort
to finish this.
Helen, the box of candy came a
few days ago, just before we left
our point of embarkation, and it
really helped the six of us over a
rough spot. The meals were not
so good, and that candy helped to
fill in many a vacant spot.
Things have gone good during
the landing and we've never stopped
1t shouldn't be long now!
Hello" to everyone.
(This is Corporal Herbert's first
etter from France. Heretofore he
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06
Letters From
Boys
and Girls

Montee E. Wallace, S PC, New
York, Aug. "a:
have finally gotten around to
writing another letter, but like the
first it is belated.
Since the last time l wrote
have had three different addresses,
and that isn't bad for two months
time. Except for one they have
been in the south. The exception
was Philadelphia, which really is
a nice place to be stationed. 1 hope
my next address will be permanent.
l shall try to look up Bud Par
onto where 1 am now.
1 have received all but the last
three copies of the paper. I really
enjoy the Outlook a lot. Thanks
so much for sending it to me.
realize it is a lot of trouble for you
to change the addresses so often,
but thanks again.
This has gone to longer length
than l expected, so l will sign off
for this time.
Pvt. George Shearer, Greensboro,
N. c., Aug. %:
First of all 1 wish to thank you
for the paper l have already re-
ceived in my short army career. I
will be looking forward to those to
come.
1 am enclosing my new address,
and you will note 1 am slated for
overseas.
Edward Wright, a former class
mate at good old Laurel high, was
here, but he shipped out a short
time before 1 arrived. Maybe l will
be lucky enough to meet some of
my old friends overseas.
The camp here is nice, but 1
guess I am westerner at heart.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06

is long overdue, so l will write and
thank you.
l am still in Texas and am hop
ing to see some action before it is
over.
l work in bomb sight and auto
pilot maintenance, which is inter-
esting work, but | will be glad to
get home when this is over.
Thanks to all who make the paper
available to us in the service.
Public relations office, Lock-
bourne army air base, Columbus,
Ohio, Aug. 81:
Lieut.. James F. Macdonald, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Macdonald
of Laurel, Mont. has reported to
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06
Prevent Heat Strokes

When a horse collapses on a hot
day, heat stroke should be suspCct
ed. Relief can be given by the ap-
plication of cold water and by the
administration of salt solution under
the supervision of veterinarian. 1t
is much better, however, to prevent
heat strokes by frequent watering,
providing plenty of salt and al
lowing frequent rest periods during
extremely hot weather.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06
Chinese Resources

The coal resources of China are
more than sufficient for the coun-
try's needs in industrialization. The
iron ore resources, although less
abundant, are adequate to support
a steel industry. The country is
sef-sufficing in manganese and
bauxite. In tungsten and antimony
China is the worlds largest produc-
er. Tin and mercury exist in ex-
plorable amounts. China is very
poor in lead and zinc and -compara-
lively poor in copper and petroleum.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06

the AAF training commands Lock
bourne army air base to take g
course of instruction in flying the
BIZ Flying Fortress.
Upon completion of his course
here he will be a qualified pilot OF
this famous army bomber.
He won his wings Aug. a, 1914
at George Field, ILL.,, and took his
previous flying training at Jackson
Tenn, and Newport, Ark.
He was originally commissioned
in the infantry on June 9, 1889, and
is a graduate of Montana State Col
lege.
Public relations office, Amarillo
army air field, Amarillo, Tex:
Pvt. George H. Shearer, son of
Mrs. G. H. Shearer, 524 Juniper
avenue, Laurel Mont, has complet-
ed his courses in basic training for
army air forces soldiers at the basic
training center at Amarillo army
air field.
His completion of basic training
qualities him for further air forces
training in technical or specialists
schools or for assignment to AAF
installations or organizations for
duty.
His instruction as a trainee at
this basic training center included
thorough courses in close order and
extended order drill, defense against
air and chemical warfare attacks,
camouflage, military discipline and
courtesy, first aid, marskmanship,
marches and bivouacs, aircraft iden-
orientation, and many
other basic military subjects.
He was formerly employed at
Timm Aircraft company, Van Nuys,
Calf.
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has written from North Africa,
Sicily and Italy.)

Among changes of address is Cpl.
James A. Gunnels, who has an A.
P. O.; Pvt. Robert Wise, who has
moved to Camp Atterbury, Ind, and
Lieut.. Matthew w. Calvert, who has
an A. P. o.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06
ShoeString Tins

Here is a tip on shoestring tips
II they ravel and make lacing diff
cult, dip them in clear nail polish.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06
1 must close now and go and get
some innoculations.

1 must close now and go and get
some innoculations.
Cpl. John George Frank, Alex
andria, La, Aug. %:
l have been receiving the Laurel
Outlook regularly and wish to thank
you ever so much. The paper has
kept me in contact with many of
my friends, which otherwise would
have been impossible.
/ have completed my advanced
training as an aerial gunner on a
Flying Fortress. l am the lower
ball turret operator and gunner.
1t is quite a thrill, riding down
in the Fort and and all closed in
and getting a full view of the coun-
try. 1t gives a person an independ-
ent feeling. have had close to
200 hours of training on the lower
ball alone, which includes ground
school and flying.
/ am very much pleased with the
crew. Our officers are swell Joes,
also the enlisted men. We have a
very good record here.
We will be leaving in a few day 5
to go to our staging area, and from
there we will head for some theatre
of combat.
Thanks again for the paper.
P. S. l go by my first name in
the army.
Pvt. James H. Davenport, Jr.,
Fort Meyers, Fla, Aug. 29
Tonight | will write a few lines
that should have been written long
ago, to thank you for the paper and
to give my new address.
This part of the country is nearly
as nice as in Arkansas. 1t rains
here nearly every day and is really
hot
l am taking flexible gunnery, and
that is really rugged. But I like it
a lot.
Thanks to all who make it pos
sible for the men in the service to
receive the paper.
R. o. Sandman, F 1-c, San Diego,
Cal11., Aug. ~:
This is to let you know my ad-
dress so l can receive the Laurel
Outlook again.
So far I've been at Farragut, Ida.,
then to Great Lakes, ILL.,, in a basic
school and at present |
am stationed here with the naval
repair base. Ny job is in the trans
portation on the railroad. I operate
4 diesel engine. There are only
5wo of them here, so we keep busy.
There isn't much I can say, ex-
'ept that the naval base is really
arge. l haven't seen very much of
t, but what l have is worth seeing.
Pvt. Emil H. Ebersviller, Fort
Francis E. Warren, Wyo., Aug. 81:
l have been receiving my Laurel
Outlook regularly, and as a morale
'uilder it is great. I especially en-
oy the Letters column. l wish to
hank all who contribute to make
t possible for us in the service to
eceive the paper.
Our boys across are doing a great
OBJ and I'm sure the letters and
'apers they receive from home have
big part in their success. We all
ope they will be home again in a
cry short time with a decided VIC
ory.
Hello to all my friends.
PFC. Bill Teeters, Fort Worth, II
'ex., Aug. 21: III
My address has changed, and my
.tter of appreciation for the paper II
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-06

Lieut.Don L. Nave, New Guinea,
Aug. IL:
This is to give you my change of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
COnlIlluniqueS
Nos. z and d

ALLIED SUPREME HQ., LONDON, June 9 OP)-
Tart of Com nuntQus No ,:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Ndziis Retreat
Near AdriidtiC

ALLIED HQ., NAPLES, June 9
(fNSD-The Nazis have begun
withdrawal on the Adriatic front,
and Tollo has been occupied. Gen.
Wilson's headquarters today re-
ported.
Our troops also have taken
Agosta, Palombara. Sabina,
Sutri and Caprarola," added
the announcement.
Allied fighter bomberS today
bombed diSorganized German
hordeS fleeing before the Allied
Fifth Army north of Rome.
Allied warplanes blasted some
365 more German transport We
hicleS and smashed % railroad
cars in sorties over the battle
areas above Rome.
The Germans continued their
withdrawal west of the Tiber
River, and the Fifth Army spear
heads moved into the vicinity of
Lake Divico, reaching Caprarola,
"a miles north of Rome.
American forces which occu-
pied Bracchiano moved ahead an
other seven miles toward the viii
lage of Vejano, while to the east
OF Rome British pushed forward
10 miles north of Tivoli, TO &C.
cupy Sabina and Agosta.
ARMY ShaxU Rannaug EundaN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Blood Needed
ToSave Invaders

An urgent appeal for more blood
plasma was made today by E. j.
Steiner, director of the Red Cross
blood donor service in the Detroit
area.
Although Detroiters supported
the invasion by flocking to the Red
Cross blood bank at $50 w. Fort
Tuesday and Wednesday, during
which 2,537 pints of blood were
given, yesterday only 100 pints
were donated.
Since four to six weeks are re-
quired to process blood into
plasma. Steiner explained, more
persons must give blood to build
up reserve for use as the in
vasion casualty toll mounts.
Donors may call Cherry 1900
for appointments.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Reds Gain
Near IaSi

MOSCOW, June 9 (INS)-
Soviet forces smashed the Ger
mans from important high ground
above Iasi today in what may be
the initial phase of the long antici-
pated eastern offensive against
Germany.
THE German DNB agency
said the Red army already has
launched a major offensive
over a broad 'front.'" based in
the IaSi center where the Rus
SLAMS advanced several kilo-
meters on the central and left
wings.")
South of Tiraspol, in Bessara-
bia, Russian scouts captured
enemy trenches and wiped out APP
proximately a company of Ger
man infantry.
"Infrequent" artillery duels &C.
cured southeast of Vitebsk, in
White Russia, while on the north
ern front Russian divebombers set
German fuel train afire.
- Army Air show Reopens Sunday -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
$50

9 diamond ensemble
perfectly matched in
d design and quality.
Each Of the gold mount
ings embraces } fine
diamonds. a truly beau
tiful set and a grand
value.
Year to Pay
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Text of Allied
COmmunique No. 6

SUPREME ALLIED no..
LONDON, June . (UP)-Te1t Of
Allied Communiqae No. 8 issued
yesterday:
British and Canadian troops are
continuing to make progress. Re-
peated enemy attacks against the
Sixth Airborne Division have been
held. The American bridgeheads
have been gradually enlarged.
The enemy is fighting fiercely.
His reserves have now been in
action along the whole front. With
the safe and timely arrival of the
merchant convoy, and the i'm
provement In the weather, the
unloading of supplies is proceeding
at a satisfactory rate.
Development Of the Allie d
bridgehead CONTINUES. The supply
by air Of arms to our airborne
troops early this morning was
completely successful.
K BOATS BEATEN OFF
Last night enemy Z boats oper-
ating In four groups entered the
assault area and In an attempt
to interfere with our landings, a
series OF running fights ensued.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
$89ss

Msstsrfully carved gold
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Solitaire set with bril-
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
=Bonnbers Blast
Big Jap Cruiser

GEN. MacARTHUR'S HQ.,
NEW GUINEA, June 8 (INS)-
American Liberator bombers in
the Netherlands East Indies
planted two 500 pound bombs
squarely on a heavy japanese
cruiser off Waigeo Island. Gen
MacArthur's communique an
nounced today.
Twelve japanese fighter planes
attempting to protect the cruiser
attacked the American bombers
but were driven off with one prob
ably being destroyed.
Today's communique reported
that u. S. Sixth Army infantry
men on Biak Island we're wipinc
out strong japanese positions in
caves and on cliff lodges along the
coast east OF the Mokmer air
drome. which was captured
Wednesday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Admiral S Subs
Jdps' Nemesis

WASHINGTON, June 9 (UP)-
The sharp increase in American
submarine successes in the Pacific
was credited by the navy today to
a secret program of Vice Adm.
Charles A. Lockwood, SO, COM
mander of submarines in the
Pacific feet.
For the last six months an
average of better than one Japa-
nese ship day has been sent to
the bottom by our underseas feet.
Since the start of the war, $50
japanese ships have been sunk by
our subs and at least SO probably
sunk and lis damaged.
Last February the Legion Of
Merit was awarded to Lockwood
by Adm. Nimitz.
- Army Air show Reopens Sunday -
The Detroit Times has far moro
nationally famous features than
any other Detroit newspaper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
u. s. ArmOr STRENGTH
AmaZeS Freed French
BY CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY
For Combined Allied Press

WITH ALLIED FORCES IN
NORMANDY, June 7 delayed
(INS)-Standing beside a group
of Bayeux citizens as tanks, guns,
tank busters" armored cars,
Bren carriers rolled through the
town, 1 found the general COM
ment most gratifying and ex-
pressed in the single sentence:
"Germans have nothing like
this"
They were quite clear that Ger
mans had never mustered and
could never muster the strength
in armed vehicles which they saw
before them,
What hold to be particularly
significant is the impression which
sheer quantity our firepower made
upon them.
That we possessed superiority
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09

in terms of quality, they had long
been willing to believe, but / think
they were staggered by the evil
dence of sheer quantitive strength.
Germans, they told us, seemed
desperate for vehicles of one sort
or another.
They had confiscated all stocks
of petrol held for civilian uses
and recently rounded up all
civilian cars in Bayeux and its
ineighborhood.
In this desperate hand-to-mouth
policy. snatching from all and
sundry TO keep their war. effort
at something approaching old time
level, we may read the decline
and fall of Hitler's modernist
Ireichswehr.
The handwriting is on the wall.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Farley Quits as Head
OF N. Y. Democrats

NEW YORK, June 9 ms
James A. Farley. former post
master general, resigned his post
as chairman of the New York
State Democratic Committee be-
cause OF the press OF personal
business with the Coca-Cola Co,
he said. Farley indicated he would
he a-delegate to the national
convention but had no comment"
as TO whether he might be a can.
didate for the presidential nomi-
nation.
- Army AIR show Reopens sunday -
Order lOc United States War
Savings Stamps from your De-
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them to your home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Roosevelt 5
Health Good

WASHINGTON. June 9 tINS)
President Roosevelt is in physi-
cal shape today TO face the rigo-..
of a fourth term president
campaign or another transoceanic
journey.
The state of his restored health
and physical vigor was made pub
lie by Vice Adm. Ross T. McIn-
tire. the Presidents personal
physician. II was based on
complete physical checkup at the
naval hospital, Methesda. Md,
after the Presidents month rest
cure" at Hobcaw Barony. Bern
ard M. Baruch's South Carolina
plantation.
CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH
Adm. McIntire gave the Presl-
dent clean bin of health. He
said The check on his own dag
noses had been made at the naval
hospital with the most scientific
medical resources at the nations
1 command.
II can give you n very good
report on the Presidents health
for a man of his age" Adm. Nc
Intire said. The President is 81.
I'VE are well within normal
limits In all regards.
His health Is extremely sat
isfactOry."
McIntire said the President was
completely recovered from the
complications that followed his
mid-winter attack of influenza.
REDUCES WEIGHT
The President has resumed his
accustomed swims in the private
White House pool He is keeping
on a well-balanced diet and has
reduced his weight to 100 pounds.
Also the President is continue
ing 10 take IL easier" at the be-
hest of his physician and staff.
He lunches in the House instead
of grabbing a quick sandwich at
his desk while talking affairs r
state and war with high COVE
ment advisers. He is resting moiY
on the week-endS.
A. g.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09
Breckenridge Filler
Killed in ENGLAND

LANSING. June Sword was
received today of the death of 1t.
Kenneth Barton, %, army air
corps pilot of Breckenridge, who
was killed somewhere in England.
Barton. former student at Central
Michigan College at Mt. Pleasant,
is the son OF MIR. and Mrs. Charles
Barton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09

and the attacks were successfully
beaten off.
Three OF the enemy were seen
TO be repeatedly hit before they
escaped.
During the early hours of today
F. boats were attacked off the
French and Belgian coasts by
coastal aircraft. One + boat was
seen sinking and three others
sunk and severely damaged.
Our air assault in support of
the land and naval forces against
wide variety Of tactical targets
has continued uninterruptedly and
in very great strength.
The enemy effort is yet on a
limited scale but some opposition
from flax has been encountered.
CEASELESs AIR PATROLS
Ceaseless patrols were main
tanned over the immediate battle
positions by our fighters and
fighter bombers, AS targets pre-
scented themselves, small units
broke off from the main patroling
force 10 dive bomb and strafe
armored columns, troop move
ments and gun positions.
Other fighters covered shipping
against air and sea attack.
Behind the combat zone other
fighter bombers ranged over the
country in a deep belt many miles
south and southeast OF the battle
area. attacking armored vehicles,
motor transport and troop con-
centrations.
Other targets included railways,
fuel dumps, air fields and canal
locks in the River Seine.
Rocket firing planes attacked a
tank concentration west of Caen.
Heavy bombers in very strong
force struck at railway focal
points, railway yards and air
fields well behind the battle area
this morning.
Medium and light bombers took
of the improved weather
and made sorties in the Normandy
area against rail and road targets.
Our aircraft have flown approx
mately $1,000 individual missions
in the period from dawn June 6
to midday today. One hundred and
seventy-six enemy aircraft have
been destroyed in the air in the
same period; our losses were 289
aircraft.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-09

Allied troops hsvs continued 10
make progress in all sectors de-
Spits further reinforcementS OF
German aTTnor.
Landings have continued on all
beaches, and by-paSSed strong
points Of enemy resistance are be-
ing steadily reduced. During yes
terday there was deSultory firing
from some coastal batteries which
were again silenced by gunfire
from Allied warshipS.
Allied aircraft continued TO sup
port naval and land forces yes
terdsy by attacks on a variety OF
targets. Late in the day, weather
over northern France caused q re-
duction in the scale Of air oper-
atoms.
RAILWAYS BOMBED
~ Our heavy bombers in strong
force attacked railway targets
and air1elds beyond the battle
area.
Yesterday morning they were
escorted by medium forces Of
fighters. These and other fighters
strafed ground targets shooting
down 81 enemy aircraft and de-
stroying more than a score on
the ground. From these opera
tons three bombers and "a fight
ers are missing.
Medium bomberS attacked a
road bridge over the Seine at Yer
non. and fighter bombers struck
at troop and transport concentra-
tons, gun positions. armored We
hicles and railway and road tar
gets behind the battle line.
81 NAILS DowNED
Fighters patrolled over ship
ping and the assault area.
Twenty-one aircraft were de-
stroyed. Eleven of our fighters
were lost, but two Of the pilots
are safe.
Rocket-firing fighters attacked
German E-boats IN the Channel,
leaving one in a sinking condition.
Last night heavy bombers in
force attacked railway centers at
Rennes, Fougeres, Alencon, May
enne and Pontaubault. Two heavy
bombers are missing. Light bomb
ers struck railway targets behind
the battle area during the night.
Evening star., 1944-02-06
Tisit0rs Of Interest
In GaifherSburp

GAITHERSBURG, Feb. 5.-Miss
Katherine Broschart and Miss Mary
Broschart, students at the Vista
ton Academy in Frederick, are
spending this week end with their
parents par e. DR.. and Mrs. Frank J. Bros
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert s. Billhimer
of Washington Grove have as guests
this week end Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Kastner OF Maplewood, N. j.
Miss Betty Bradley, a student at
the State Normal School, Towson
arrived at the home OF her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. David Bradley, In
Washington Grove yesterday for a
week end visit.
Miss Katherine Wells has return
ed from a visit with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Taylor Wells, In
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Mrs. Niles Germon returned early
this week from several days visit
with her husband, Pvt. Joseph Niles
Germon, at Fort Monmouth, N. j.
Mrs. Richard Murphy is spending
the winter with her daughter, Mrs
Walter Lowe in Lakewood, Ohio.
Mrs. William Broschart was the
guest of honor at a dinner party
Thursday given by her sister, Mrs
George p. Burton, in Kensington In
celebration Of her birthday ami
versary,
Evening star., 1944-02-06
blessed sacrament
Rectory Scene Of
W Weddizag CerenzOm1

White satin and net formed the
wedding dress worn yesterday after
noon by Miss Lilianne Swindle-
hurst for her marriage to Wing
Comdr. Edward Ian Roy MacGregor
of the Royal Air Force, which took
place in the rectory OF the Blessed
Sacrament Church. A shoulder
length veil and a bouquet OF brides
roses completed her costume.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Swindlehurst and
she was escorted by her father for
the 2:30 o'clock ceremony, at which
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas G..
Smyth officiated.
Miss Margaret Dellett, wearing q
gown of rose pink with a Juliet cap
the same color and carrying a nose
gay of pastel flowers, was the maid
Of honor and only attendant.
The bridegroom Is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. John MacGregor of Bel
fast, Ireland, and had for his best
man Wing Comdr. Richard Williams,
also of the Royal Air Force.
| After the reception which was
held at Wardman Park Hotel the
couple left for a wedding trip, and
will return to Washington to make
their home temporarily. Comdr.
MacGregor attended Queens Uni
versity in Belfast and his bride at
tended the Convent of the Holy
Cross