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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Naval f|ierS
Hii Marcus in
2-Ddy Attack

LONDON, May % (UP)-
An American naval task
force sailed deep into the
southeastern approaches to
Japan and made a two-day
air attack on Marcus Island,
1,150 miles southeast of
Tokyo, Saturday and yester-
day, a Japanese communique
said today.
The communteue, recorded by
the United Press in London, said
the attack was launched from the
waters ito the east Of the BONN
islands," an indication that the
task force penetrated TO within
less than 1000 miles of Japan.
The Bonins lie only 600 miles
south Of Japan and $50 miles west
of Marcus.
Damage TO Marcus was "negli-
BILE" and 80 American aircraft
we're shot down, the communique
said.
The japanese said "a carrier
based planes made five attacks on
Marcus Saturday. u. S. planes,
submarines and destroyers res
cued airmen forced down at sea,
Tokyo reported.
The next day 38 planes hit the
japanese positions. striking twice
from high altitude.
The attack, coming close on the
heels of Wednesdays task force
raid on the Japanese naval base
at Soerabaja, Java, offered an
other demonstration of the u. s.
Nays ability to attack Japan's
vulnerable Pacific empire on far
flung fronts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Bolt Hits Pedestrian
AS Storm Sweeps City

Detroiters and fatigue details
at Romulus Army Air Base today
we're repairing damage caused by
last nights brief but violent
storm in which one man was
struck by lightning.
James Ripe, 80, Of 7726 Car
RE, was taken to Receiving Hos
pital from Strong and Concord
where lightning struck hin. HIS
wife, Helene, 81, told police he had
been walking slightly ahead Of
her when the bolt struck him
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22

near a tree. She was not injured.
The storm disposed Of two huge
piles of scrap and rubbish which
had been gathered together by
soldiers of the Romulus base. \
Lightning struck the first pile
and as it blazed the other caught
fire.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Anti Subversive Plank
Adopted byU. 5. Reds

NEW YORK. May % (UP)-
The Communist political asSocia-
tion. formerly the Communist
party, yesterday adopted a con-
stltution with a provision for ex-
pulsion of members participating
in subversive activities against
American democracy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
8 Flee Blaze
In Suburban
Frame House

Four brothers were burned 10
death early today and another
waS burned seriously when flames
from a kerosene stove explosion
quickly destroyed their small
home at 584S Monroe, Taylor
Township.
The four brothers. sons OF Mr..
and Mrs. II ward Perry were
trapped in the attic as they slept
and never had a chance.
The parents, Howard. 80 and
Eva. 80, and five of their other
children and a granddaughter.
who were sleeping downstairs.
escaped although the father was
burned on the hands.
SLIDES DOWN DRAINPIPE
The dead are Leo. 1S. who was
10 60 into the army Friday; Ed
ward. Is, Melvin. z. and Charles,
6. Leverne. 9, is IN serious con-
dition in EloiSe Hospital, suffering
burns incurred when he slid down
the drain pipe from the attic after
Edward pushed him through a
small window.
The children who escaped are
Florence McRae, Is: Dorothy
Perry, Is; Mildred. y; Virginia. 3,
and Beverly, ID months. Gloria,
the 9-month-old daughter of
Florence. was carried 10 safety
by her mother.
A. d. Luton OF the Taylor
Township fire department, denied
there had been a delay on his
mems part in getting to the blaze.
THERE IN 10 MINUTES
I'VE got the call AT $40 a.
M" he said. I'VE were there
Il $50.
What apparently happened
vas that whoever turned in the
'irst alarm called the Dearborn
township fire department. The
lire was out OF their jurisdic-
ton.
when we got there the house
was ablaZe and there was no
chance OF saving the boys or
any personal belongings
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
4 Brothers Die in Fire
Mark
American Day

new awareness of what citizenship in a
democracy at belongs today to hrongs who attended
Il Am an American Day" observances in Detroit
An estimated $500 who crowded around the band shell
at Belle Isle yesterday democracy at work old and
young from varied national groups united to dramatic life
in America
Later county and city officials told capacity crowd
of 1000 at the Institute of Arts auditorium about the
obligations Of citizenship And at Highland Park welcome
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Silver. Of Radio Fame
Kicks Circus Groom

Silver, the horse Of radio and
comic strip fame. had a new
groom today as the result of a
welt aimed blow TO the ribs of
William Todd, Barnes Bros.
Circus enTploye at Olympia.
Todd was taken TO Receiving
Hospital when Silver, ridden by
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Il 500 Chrys|er
Workers Idle
Times Photo

Defying the mandates of international union
officers and the War Labor Board Eembers OF
Local 400, UAW-CIO today barred the gates of the
Chrysler Highland Park plant and carried their
strike into its seventh day.
An estimated II 500 persons six Chrysler plants
engaged in work idle result of the stoppage,
which precipitated by the dismissal of 16 union
members.
Although George F. Adde's, UAW-CIO secretary
treasurer had urged the membership of the local to cross
picket lines if necessary to enter the plant only handful
of maintenance and foremen entered this morning
R. ]. Thomas, UAWCIO president, arrived in Detroit
this morning and Immediately went into conference with
members of his staff Should Thomas fail to persuade local
leaders halt their unauthorized action the next for
the international would be to call special session of the
22-man executive board to appoint administrator.
Adde's plea to the workers made at turbulent
meeting yesterday when 120O workers voted unanimously
stay out until the 16 discharged rehred the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Gasoline Demand
Exceeds Output

WASHINGTON. May 22-Sea-
sonal demands on refineries and
terminals of civilian grade gaso-
line are now exceeding the nations
wide production of this product,
acting petroleum administrator
Ralph K. Davies has announced.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22

Brace Beemer. the Lone Ranger
in the act. kicked in his stall.
A mishap during Sundays show
sent spectators Aeae sgssP. Mss
Josephine Berosini. who walks q
wire so feet above the floor while
blindfolded. slipped but managed
to grasp the wire with one hand
to await rescue by her brothsp.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Boundary Dispute Ends

NEW YORK. May % QNS)-
Peru and Ecuador have settled
their long-standing boundary dis
pute with definition of their
frontiers. Radio FL Mundo al
Buenos Aires announced.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
U. S. Patrol Grabs 46 Nazis

ANZIO BEACHHEAD. Italy,
May p (UP)-A strong Ameri-
can patrol captured As Germans
and fought off a tank and infan-
try counterattack Is hours Sat.
urday in one of the heaviest
actions in this area for weeks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
Allied Troops
Smash Ahead
In Hitler Line

NAPLES, May % (INS)-
Deep inroads into the Hitler
Line in Italy were made to-
day by American and French
forces of the Allied Fifth
Army as Polish troops seized
Piedemonte at the north
eastern end of the Hitler Line.
American troops today reached
Terracina. narrowing the gap
separating the main Fifth Army
force from the Anzio beachhead
below Rome to less than Is miles.
(Swiss radio broadcasts said
the Allies had captured Ponte-
corvo and Terracina. Ponte-
corvo is the central anchor of
the Adolf Hitler line while Ter
racina is the main seacoast
bastion of the switch line" to
which the Germans retreated
when their main defenses were
smashed. "Pontecorvo has been
captured by the Eighth Army,
according to a last minute an
nouncement," the Swiss radio
said.)
Eighth Army columns to the
northeast overran the last Of the
outer defenses on the NaZi left
flank and battered at the main de-
lenses of Hitler Notifications.
PURSUIT PRESSED
Americans who overran stra-
tegic Fondi, on the Appian Way,
captured Monte San Biagio and
pressed westward and northward
in rapid pursit of the Germans,
according to today's communique.
French troops were reported TO
have smashed their way to within
1000 yards of Pontecorvo with
Canadian units pressing in on the
town from the east.
"a Stockholm dispatch TO
Reuters quoted the German
newspaper Volkischer Beobach-
ter as forecasting a German re-
treat to northern Italy where.
the Nazis said, Allied infantry
and tanks in narrow valleys
would make a good target for
German artillery
The American force smashed
forward along the sea coast after
seizing Sperlonga, six miles
northwest of Gaeta. They cleared
the enemy from the entire Gaeta
peninsula.
STRIKE AT OUTPOSTS
The Eighth battered in all of
the outposts of the Hitler Line in
the Liri Valley to make contact
with the main Notifications.
The French at the same time
threatened The Hitler Line de-
lenses in the Liri Valley from
the rear. The forces under COM
mand of Gen. Alphonse JUN also
threatened the enemy-held Pico-
PontecurvU road.
The French seized high ground
dominating the town of Pico. an
Choir point of the switch line and
important road junction.
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Continued on Page 2. Col. ~
CaroIe Lands III

HOLLYWOOD. May % CUP)-
Carole Lands was confined 10 her
home today with a heavy cold.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22

was extended to 1,150 new
adult Americans.
The original impetus for Il Am
an American Day came from
The Detroit Times and other
Hearst newspapers several years
ago and now is observed by special
proclamation of the President
throughout the nation.
PURPOSE OF DAY
As designated by President
Roosevelt. the day was for the
honoring OF American citizenship
by giving special recognition to all
OF our citizens who have attained
their majority or have been ma
turalized during the past year.
Speakers stressed that citizen
ship involves vigilance against
the insidious influence Of foreign
fsms. freedom of speech and Of
the press and of worship and
equality Of opportunity.
But the definition of citizen
ship which brought cheers came
from a youth who won't be citi-
zen until he becomes marine
next month. He is David B.
Kahan, 20. who arrived in this
country eight months ago after
scaping Nazi terrorism in
France. Now a student at Central
Evening School while he is living
with his uncle, Jack. at 2678
Leslie. Kahan told the Art Insti-
tute audience:
81 am proud to he leaving
next month for the armed
forces and to become a citizen.
Many people forget that mil
lions OF their men are fighting
to keep fascism from spread
ing over the world. Those fight
ing men know what citizen
ship means"
GREETINGS BY MAYOR
Formal greetings were extended
by Mayor Jeffries who, after
pointing out that "our whole
philosophy is based on the indi-
viduals having the ability, op-
portunity and desire to govern
himself" observed:
"The chances are that you
foreign-born citizens who know
about the terrible conditions in
Europe will make better citi-
Zens than those of us who Just
grew up citizens. welcome
you as members OF the great
American team. You're now
full-fiedged players. Give the
game your best.
Circuit Judge Robert M. Toms
explained that the only thing
Continued on Page 2, Col. 50
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22

D8C LAKE LINES TO Cleveland
every night at IL 80; to Buffalo
every evening at $50. CA $500.
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
THE WEATHER
HOURLY TEMPERATURES

The sun will set at $50 p. m. today
and rise tomorrow at 6:0f a. m.
The moon viii set at e:24 p. m. today
and rise tomorrow at TAI a. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22

army lakes over.
Warning that the JAW, in
conformance with its no-strike
pledge, would withdraw all sup
port from the local. Adde's then
urged all workers to cross any
picket line which the local might
set up.
HUNDREDS BAR GATES
Barring the gates TO production
workers this morning were sew
eral hundred unionists led by
members of the locals Flying
Squadron bedecked in jaunty
overseas-style caps and bright
colored jackets.
Only persons permitted to enter
this morning were employees of the
engineering division. clerical help
supe isorS and maintenance
workers.
Others were turned back anc
told to keep in touch with then
local union.
Approximately two dozen High
land Park policemen who haC
been alerted by Mayor Norman
Patterson were on hand, but M
violence occurred.
CROWDS AT GATE
At the main gate on Oakland {
crowd Of 300 TO 400 milled abou
the gate. Another 1000 lined tn,
street opposite the plant.
Handbills were being dis
tributed by the squadron mem
bers which stated:
The company threw us out;
now stay out until all the dis
charged men are rehired."
Another handful informed the
members that the melting haC
voted unanimously to stay cut.
The case had been referred Il
the regional War Labor BoarC
which Friday conducted a show
Continued on Page 3, Col. IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-22
STRIKE AT oUTPosTs

The French seized high ground
dominating the town of Pico, an
Choir point of the switch line and
important road junction.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-04-14
G.pA1.aS -; =

S/Sgt. Bennie L. Horne has just
finished a course in tank and track
school. Better known as Brother" :"
he claims Nick Hicks, Count" and
John o. are doing nice job in
school,
The boys of old Company "B" are
taking to the new tank destroyers
like ducks to water. If you don't
believe it watch harrington go down
hill in reverse.
The boys are getting in the
groove on the furloughs again. Two
men a day have been leaving for
the past few days.
Then there is the TI5 who wrote
two letters one night, one to his
wife and one to another party.
Somehow, they got into the wrong
envelope. We still smell birthstone.
pee Vice." the pet of the COM
pany, Pvt. j. T. Thompson, was
transferred to Camp Polk, La.
We're sorry! Everyone liked you
and you go with our good wishes.
Keep up the good work. Well never
forget you.
Company BIS mess is on the
BEAM" quotes A. v. Price. IF we
had WAC in the kitchen, we
would really be on the ball"
The sharp looking placard above
our orderly room is the largest in
the battalion. It's a swell looking
"cat" drawn by Pvt Roy L. Burton
Good work, Burt!
PVT. j. T. SUTHERLAND
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-
Get That Plane
By RADAR

On deSOlate Sunday morning
three weeks ago, two dozen of us
hade sad farewell to Huachuca
and derarted for parts unknown.
DiscOunting the rickety bus to
Hereford and the equally dilapidat-
ed coach, the trip was huge sue
cess. We got there. AS 1t. Young
said: II am firmly convinced-bu
don't quote me, as I don't want to
seem too radicaI-that Mr.. Pullman
had a fine idea. Why didn't he
make just cne more?" 4 rats
We arrived at Ell PasO early in
the evening Three Dodge 6x6'S
waited us to our new home, Camp
Dona Ana, New Mexico. 1t was
miles from everything but sand so
we felt right at home. Quarters
were both roOrr1y and comfortable.
Drafty, too, until we tied the flaps.
The next morning we arose bright
and early and staggered to the
classroom ready to absorb anything
and everything relating to anti
aircraft fire. Our first instructor
was 1t. Bracken of the Coast Ar
tillery. He greeted us with Good
morning, gentlemen. This is the
Browning machine gun, caliber SO,
Mp, H.B., A.C. ANY questions?"
Our second instructor was Mickey
Mouse. Even Mickey Mouse can
teach us things. He was star and
cast of training film on the func-
tiOning of the gun.
And SO went the week. We started
as mere larvae at the fOunt of
knowledge, and in six short days
emerged as full grown moths. Fig
uratively, Cf course.
Just seven days after our arrival
the battalion detachment rolled in.
We spent a hectic week firing at
radio controlled planes, 400 mile an
hour rockets, and tOwed sleeves.
Everything went well until Pvt.
(censOred) tried to stop runaway
gun by putting his finger over the
muzzle. Despite that, the battalion
fired one Of the best records of all
the dozens of units that, to date,
have used the range.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-04-14
,;;,g';,s;';AzAG,,,sav g

"a" Cos party at the Met Hall in
the WAC area was something to be-
hold. The music was wonderful
FURNISHED by the 29th Special Serv-
ice Unity, the food was excellent
(Sgt. Simpson to be commended)
the girls were divine (WACs being
the reaSon). The comments on the
affair were good. 1t seems that
this was one of the best parties held
around here in long time. With
the spirit the boys of "a" Co. have,
We are all sure that this outfit can
meet anything.
I. There were a couple of Sgts. miss
ing from the party because they
were away on special duty. Sgts.
Louis Dunn and Joseph johnson
were at Fort Bliss taking a special
course in anti-aircraft marksman-
ship. Their presence was missed,
but we are sure they gained a great
deal of valuable knowledge. The
report of the whole battalion in re-
CARDS to the anti-aircraft shooting
was excellent. The boys of the 827th
The Apache sentinel., 1944-04-14
; MEDICAL
DETACHMENT

Only few weeks ago, somewhere
in the sandy desert of sunny Cali
fornia, there were twenty : three
tranquil ANGELS Of Mercy" Our
mission has been very tedious one,
especially while on maneuvers Fin
ally the 9th of February, 1914,
rolled around with the rolling 827"
wheeling towards a well-knoWn
Fort. Even though we are the
smallest unit in this outfit, we're
forced to admit, without a boast or
a brag, that there are many head
aches to contend with, but with the
aid of our commanding officer,
Capt. Adrian C. Lamos, the work is
fairly easy. a
Pvt. Omar j. Meredith of this de-
tachment happen to be the captain
Of the 827th I'D. Bn.'s bowling team
and has been doing remarkable
work for the team. He broke the
house record by bowling 208. Keep
'em rolling, Pvt. Meredith.
Pvt. Lynwood Jackson, play boy
of this detachment, participates in
a well known sport which we all
love. Even though he injured his
ankle in a basketball game in Mex
leo, he refuses to give up. Nice go
ing, "Playboy Jack"
T/5 John w. Yancey of this De-
tachment is now the proud father
of 712 lb. daughter. Sorry Gold
bricks" no sick call today = the
smoke from the cigars that "Pappy
Yancey" dedicated to the Detach-
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are straight shooters"

are straight shooters"
With all this joyous and happy
reporting must come remark that
is not quite of the same nature. The
company wishes to express its ut
most sympathy to Pfc. Artie john
son whose son died recently.
Another party held by "a" Co.
was the celebration in honor of
S/Sgt. and Mrs. Frank H. Early,
Jr., on their End anniversary.
New stripes have been sewn on
the sleeves of the members of this
company. Cpl. Evans is now Sgt.
Evans. He is the reporter from the
Co. and has done very fine job. At
the present time he is enjoying
himself on a furlough.
Cpl. Drew is now a Sgt. Also Pvt.
Van D. Smart to Cpl. Pvt. William
A. Campbell to Cpl, Pvt. Rommie
Rowe to CPL, Pvt. Daniel Swint to
T/5, Cpl. Robert L. Russell to Sgt,
T/5 Lucious Cole to Sgt, Pfc. Ed
Dembly to T/5 gets them all.
We also welcome to our Co. a
new man, Sgt. Theodore Redwyne,
who comes to us from the 369th
Coast Artillery. Sgt. Redwyne has
had number of years experience
in artillery SO we expect a lot from
him.
SGT. FRED LAVIZzO.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-04-14
Attending Church Inspires An
827th Tank Destroyer Scribe

I went to church this morning!
There's no special trick to that I
know but I just want to tell you
about it. A brisk shower, hearty
breakfast puts spring in the step.
zest to the stride-an OK. stamp
on the world "in toto" My fresh uni
form clothed my body with a warm
goodness. The sun bathed the noun
tain slopes in radiant effervescence.
1t was as if were one with the
grandeur of that morn
I paused at the door. Organ music
is different" somehow. For an in
stant the slaughter, the hate, the
red chaos seemed remote. The chap
lain's voice was tranquil murmur.
it all seemed far away I took my
seat and there I was quitely aware
of new firmness, a greater meas
ure of strength
Funny, 1 can't tell you what the
text was or the speakers interpre-
tation of it. 1 do know the thrill of
just being there, that's what's I
want to tell you about
Outside, when it was over 1 was
yet to know another marvel. The
Misunderstanding and furry as if foot
steps had faded away, The noun
tain with its white crown, the car
peted fields; the morning was as
brilliant as I had left it moments
ago. But knew now of a brighter
world Withinl
In my room that day I wrote to
friends. to pals, to the folks. Each
letter began the same, Il went to
church this morning -"
G. I. Scribe
Co. B, 827th T. D. Bn.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-04-14
Another Desert Camp
Proves to Be 'Nirvana'
: To 827 Tank Destroyers

$ Cold wind failed canvas and pas
Senger alike as the truck kept pace
with the column. It's chilly, ilnper-
sonal throughness found every oc-
cupant in the vehicle. On one end
OF "a huddled row of olive-drab
figures there was a movement. A
soldier shifted his weight, it was a
curious move, as if he were drawing
into himself all the warmth left in
the world. The frigid wind whisper
ed . another desert camp !.
another bivouac another desert
camp and the clammy cold
that reached for his heart was not
of the wind M
It was a long convoy. He won
dered when the next aten minute
halt" would come The wooden seat
was hard. Mile after mile the motor
sang it's rasping song. Mile after
mile to what? Ft. Huachuca they
said. His eyes stared at the sway
ing floor Empty lusterless orbs.
Soaring sandstornlS and the open
rawness of untamed desert waste
lands had left their mark. What
would Fort Huachuca be like? He
drew back even farther into his
great o. D. overcoat :. Five months
of field duty Five months of
-. heat, sweat, noise and the odor
of burning diesel fuel E. another
motor march into the night was un-
der way :. Dehydrated eggs
dehydrated milk i. /. dehydrated po-
tatoes dehydrated cereals, &c
rations," tx rations" ;. meal after
meal. Hard rocks, thorny bushes,
murderous cactus in the dark, tar
rantulas for bed mates I. another
bivouac. Yes, five months: and
inane succession of mapeuvers
bivouacs, and loneliness flooded his
mind. A letter from home had
helped but lately {. another des-
ert camp" the desert camp" it
sang.
He never knew exactly when the
truck decreased it's speed. His
downcast eyes dilated little as rich
color drew their focus. 1t was the
green grass in the sunshine, the
trees, the red topped barracks, the
smiling faces he really saw first
but then. suddenly there it was ir