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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-06
KnowIedq Test
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l For Naples today The com.
bInauon Of letters that rep
resent law and order is ca
MOI chs BIN tcl AMG.
Which Of these numbers
comes closest 20 Adolf Hit
ler'S age "a IS years CO.
81 years Co - years.
3 The exact date in l94l Of tho
Pearl Harbor attack should
stuck in your mind WAS u:
"a April ~. lbl Dec =, lcl
July {
I II YOU patted the miIkman'S
horse on the witherS, where
would YOU pat Ca on the
nose lhl on the ridge be-
tween the shoulder bones
CO. on the lower leg
: one of those statements Ia
entirely false. ca Franklin
Roosevelt is our 23d prcSi.
don't, tbJ John Adams vas
our second president CO..
Herbert Hoover wa, oui 7ls'
president
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The Press Performs It's
Public Duty

IN THE Bof case, where labor union
4 officials criminally extorted over one mil.
hon dollars from the moving picture industry,
the accused were properly tried properly
convicted and properly sentenced
The Judge declared that the evidence in
the case disclosed disgraceful conditions IN
union affairs, and ne further said
THE facts show evidence practically
nndisputed
Much of the evidence Of the defendants
themselves proved the governments case.
The evidence amply sustained the
verdict"
OUCH were the convictions Of an impartial
- jury and just Judge
But the counsel for the defense mann
tanned that
Trial by newspaper and press is such
that no one innocent or guilty can get fair
trial"
And the defense counsel said further
1T is probable that the prominence given
In these defendants in the newspapers made
II impossible for the jury to give fair con-
siderstion To many OF the facts in the case"
As matter Of absolute truth, the news
n papers merely performed a public duty
in informing the people fully Of "disgraceful
conditions m UNION affairs reverted m SUIT
Ting and astounding manner by the proceed
ings in this trial
Ihe press- could lai-haXe- dGle-a. Aal-A4s+--
and have duly exercised the functions required
Of it by the people and have merited the
privileges guaranteed il by the Constitution
of the nation
The public press performed definite
service TO the people and 10 the unions them
selves IN publiczing these "dsgracefu cond-
tons in union affairs
For the benefit Of the people and for the
benefit OF the honorable and worthy union
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10 secure enhStmentS for four
Nifrf7iEan UNITS was an impOr-
tant contribution TO the war
effort
You Viii be interested 20 know
that the stimulus given 20 WAC
recruiting during the campaign
-tS-Fft7 ''--i-t',-tiiit-trfT m TT rrrUur-
aging Increase IN enhStmentS.
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PVT. JOHN c. MOORE
TO THE EDITOR:

WE HAVE noted, with no small degree of salts
w faction, the campaign being conducted by
The Detroit Times and other Hearst newspapers
to procure immediate mastering out pay for
soldiers.
May I take this means of telling YOU that
Council 3O5 is vitally interested in aiding veteraps
and will actively support any such movement th'0
will result in rehabilitating veterans of this and
other wars. w
our young men have given up good homes,
good Jobs and even their educationS to protect our
principles Of democracy and they certainly are
entitled to decent start upon their return to
civilian life.
EDWARD r. FOLEY.
Grand Knight, Detroit Council
No. 305. knights Of Columbus
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porting your patriotic campaign to
the limit.
ELTON l.. ALEXANDER,
Quartermaster,
Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Department Of Washington.
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individual and national liberties
IT-MAS- properly ia perfarH- public duties
/ Of this kind that the founding fathers
gave constitutional guaranty of the freedom
Of the press
And it is well that the public should
thoroughly understand the urgency Of this
duty imposed upon the press and the value
of II 10 the community
The statement of the counsel for the de-
Tense in this case upbraiding the newspapers
Tor "the prominence given these defendants,
is nothing but plea for secrecy-the secrecy
which evil doing always desires.
1t is nothing but demand for star
chamber proceedings, which have always de
stroyed liberty and fortified tyranny.
Is HAS so often been made clear in ilumi-
n mating statement and in factual example,
the consttutionally guaranteed freedom Of
the press is NOT for the benefit Of the press.
but for the benefit of the PUBLIC.
1t is a guaranty Of unrestricted freedom
on the part Of the press 10 print fun and
accurate Information Tor theVtGIS htenment Of
the people on all matters vitA~ts the welfare
Of the republic and of course, of minor mat
-t--s- trr-ftr-rrtr Interest IT ttTr 1rUTC-
In the prominence given these defend
ants and their evil records in the Bioff case,
the press merely did its prescribed duty.
And that ii did its duty well is made
evident by the statement of the eminent Judge
In the case who overruled all the motions
Of the counsel for the defense reflecting on
the press, and praised the press for the fair
and accurate manner in which this case WAS
reported
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J.. PO\TO\ de tRCF..
Colonel, Air Corps.
commanding
Sd Ferrying Group.
Air Transport Command,
Romulus.
TO THE EDITOR

I'D IItt. EDITOR
DECENTLY i arrived back in
IL Wilmington, y G. where
! am stationed from my fur
Tough spent in Detroit whore /
have been a resident for num-
Der Of years. Because OF the
way ! was treated by every one
ip our city would like 10 take
TINS opportunity 10 thank the
strangers as well As the friends
who went out OF their way 10
be more than friendly TO this
soldier
On every occasion the hand Of
welcome and neighborhneSS was
extended 10 me | have always
known Detroit was one grand
place 10 live hut now ! am con-
WINGED u richly deserves the u
lie al lhe-lEle4.dlN cliX
hope that You VIII find u
convenient 10 express my pleas
IRE through the columns of your
very worth while paper
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STATION HOSPITAL,
FORT PREBLE, Me,
Dec. %, 1913.

DEAR MIR. HEARST:
THIS letter is written in a spirit of
1 humble appreciation for the
splendid, generous gift which we
received this morning from the
readers Of your paper.
When we state that we are thank
full and appreciative of their thought
fulneSs, we know that we are only
echoing the sentiments Of hundreds
Of other serVicemen-but it is a Won
derful feeling to think that the peO-
pie who are at home, though busy
with Christmas shopping and tired
from long hours of work, can and do
remember the sick men and women
in the armed forces.
Sincerely yours,
S SGT KELLY
FtsGI CIR. u. Bf BEASf
PFC. J. PATELLA
PFC. ADAM TARAJKOWSKI
PVT. WAITER FFf0Skt
PVT. CLYDE f. PERRY
CPL. SAMUEL H. FREEMAN
PVT. JAMES l.. KENNEY
T ) MILTON FLANDERS
PFC. ROBERT MYLES
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members themselves these "disgraccfu con-
ditions must be corrected
And 10 insure their correction, the public
must first be fully informed of the evidence
Of such conditions, Of the Nervousness Of these
conditions, and Of their serious menace 10 our
individual and national liberties
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FDN ARD W DIFHI..
Old NevsboyS' GoodfelloW Fund.

To THE EDITOR
| WISH 10 extend on behalf Of
Il the enlisted members NJ my
command and myself. our sin.
cere thanks and appreciation
for tho splendid Christmas party
which your paper and Mrs An
derSOn gave on Dec y
All the personnel We're do
lighted With the show and We're
extremely Vol plCa>cd Win Tho
many gifts which they received
! have heard many comments
tEOuENoW Inc post from the
men stating that y vas the
finest party they had had since
stationed horo
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THt DETROIT TIMES
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hs9' I2--r's'iasy J,'o.y :. '7~
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BY Paul
Mation

My own inqulSitlveneSS on
This officially hidden subject an
understanding OF which IS eS-
Sontlal 10 development of ami
cable economic an d political
relations with Russia after the
war has adduced private eStl-
mates from government auth0r-
ties that The debt Is probably
100000 600 900 rublcS today
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THIS debt represents two
i kinds Of bonds sold 10 her
people. one being a lottery prize
bond
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
ROXANA

The Children's Day services were
held Sunday evening, June 25. A
very interesting program was Civ
en-. The offering was $266.36.
Arthur Oakley and family, near
town, have been entertaining their
daughter and granddaughter, Mrs,
Nettie Reams and Shirley Mae OF
Richmond, Va, also another grand
daughter, Miss Barbara Oakley, al
so of Virginia.
Miss Odetta McCabe visited her
friend, Ralph Kitchens of the U.
S. Navy at cambridge, Md, over
the weekend.
Miss Peggy Murray spent part
of last week with her grandmother.
Mrs. Abide Murray.
Mrs. Georgeanna Stephens spent
last week in Wilmington and Phil
adelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cove Bennett have
returned home from a ten-day Wis
il with their son and daughter-in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bennett
at Schenectady, N. Y.
Private Halton ]. Murray of Fort
Leonard Wood. Missouri, returned
TO duty Monday morning after
spending a 15-day furlough with
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
First Baptist Church
mot TO be Ministered Unto. But to Minister
Rev. Leon c. Nelson, Pastor
SUNDAY. July 2

10 a. m.-Bible School. Topic:
Entering the Promised Land"
II a. m.-MoTning Worship Message.
''ForGiving One Another" The mess
age will be followed sby the reception
of new members after which cOmmun-
ion will he observed.
$3.50 p. m.-YOung Peoples y. o. Y"
Hour.
7:3O p. m.-Informal song service
and evening worship. Message. Caleb.
\ Faithful Witness.
Monday. July 3-Thc teachers and
officers will meet for their regular
monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Draper at s p. m. Mr.. Founders will
lead us in our study of when Do
Teachers Tcach?"
Wednesday. s p. m.-Prayer and
Bible Study Hour Give Up-What?" ?"
Mrs. Austin in charge.
Monday, July 1O-Our Troop School
will open al . a. m. All boys and girls
are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
HARRISON

An enjoyable evening was spent
Saturday evening, June "a, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland
James in honor of their 2Sth we'd
ding anniversary. Those present
were Rev. C. C. Warrington of
Tansboro, n. j., Mrs. Nancy 4.
Warrington of Philadelphia, Mrs.
Sarah Jones and Mrs Ward Mills
of Harbeson. Both vocal and in
strumental music were rendered,
and at a late hour refreshments
were bountifully served.
Mrs. Alberta Herring of Sanber-
nerdeno, Calf, is spending her va
cation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Smith.
George McGinniss of Wilmington
has been spending the past week
with his aunt, Mrs. Nora Ennis
and family.
William Hickman and family of
Wilmington were recent weekend
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ananias Hickman.
Mrs. George Carey of Plant City.
Florida, is spending sometime with
her niece and nephew, Charlotte
and ]. Floyd Lingo.
Mrs. Sallie Thomson and Mrs.
Virgie Veasey spent the past week
in West Point, N. Y, and New York
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kernish of
Germantown, Pa, are spending
their vacation with her mother,
Mrs. Leta Warrington and sister,
Mrs. Edith Russell.
Martin Davidson of Philadelphia
has been spending sometime with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r. Davidson.
Mrs. Susie Stockley has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Alma
Smith.
Mrs. Fannie Davidson of near
Nassau, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. L. F. Mason. e.
Mrs. Cora Prettyman, Mrs. Ar
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

thur Smith, Mrs. Edith Russell
Mrs. Meta Mason and Mrs. Alberta
Herring all spent Friday in Sal
isbury, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Veasey
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Donovan of Red
den.
John Wilson of E., spent Sunday
with S. p. Hudson.
Mir. and Mrs. Harley Mitchell
has the sympathy of this cOmmun-
ity as on Friday night lightning
struck his barn, killing two valu-
able mules. as well as burning the
structure. including a loft packed
with hay. Mr.. Mitchell had but a
small amount of insurance on the
same.
Friends don't forget the lecture
to be given in the church here on
Tuesda yevening, July IL, by Rev.
DR.. Frank Herson of Milford. His
subject will be My Trip to Ire
land" This lecture is sponsored by
the Harbeson-COolspring Home
Demonstration Club. A free will
offering will be taken up. Every
one is invited to hear this very
able speaker. Don't miss it.
Arthur Smith is improving his
property by building a new barn,
which will soon be completed.
Services Sunday as usual. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Preaching
at IL a. IN. Prayer meeting every
Friday evening. Choir rehearsal in
the church every Tuesday even
ing. ...
The w. S. C. S. will meet in the
hall next Thursday evening. July
6. All are invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Mrs. John p Wilson has return.
ed from an extended visit to wesl
Point, N. Y, where she was tht
guest of her daughters, Mrs. An.
thony w. Manning and Mrs. Geo
II. Tunison.
Captain William T. Pettyjohn
age 79 years. a we'll known re-
tired sea captain, residing in this
town, passed away at the Milford
Memorial Hospital on Monday eve-
ming, June 10. Surviving Captain
Pettyjohn are three daughters, Mrs.
Virgie Martin of Milton; Mrs. En-
ma Steele of Millsboro, and Mrs.
Mary Forth of Philadelphia; one
son. William T. Pettyjohn, Jr., of
New York City. and one brother,
Ira Pettyjohn of Georgetown. Flu
neral services for Captain Petty
john were held on Thursday, June
%, at two O'Clock at Wilson's Fu-
neral Home and interment was
made in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Rev. William H. Hudson of Mil
ton officiated.
The Anthony w. Mannings of
West Point, N. Y. announce the
arrival of a daughter, LaRue An
toinette. at the West Pint Hospital
on Friday, June 8. Mrs. Manning
was formerly Miss Phyllis LaRue
Wilson of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Draper and
family entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Millman and children, Bes-
sic. Dickey and Phyllis, also Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Owens and
children. Polly, Doris. Beverly and
Joan of Milford. on Sunday.
Miss Ida Clifton is spending
sometime with relatives in Ches-
ter, Pa.
Mrs. B. d. Steen is visiting Mr..
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Lynch and
other relatives.
The farm of the heirs of Harry
f. Lynch was sold Saturday. Amos
Hudson, .Jr., was the purchaser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Lynch are
making improvements to the ex-
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

terror of their home near town.
Pete, age 25 years, passed away
Monday evening, June 26, at his
owners residence, Harry Derrick
son. This mule was well liked by
his owner and his neighbors and
will be greatly missed.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
LIBRARY HOURS

The following has been arrang
ed for the summer schedule at th'
Milford Library: d. 3.l
Monday evening, z to 3 o'clock.
Wednesday morning, 10 to IL.
Saturday afternoon, 3 to 5.
Saturday evening, z to 8.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

and Mrs. G. C. Draper and family.
Sergeant Stanley Steen who is
stationed at Camp. Davis, N. C.,
visited his parents last Sunday.
Stanley expects to go to Omaha,
Nebraska, to attend a mechanics
school upon his return to camp.
Miss Ruth Lucille Draper en-
tertained Polly, Doris, Beverly and
Joan Owens of Milford last week
end.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
CHURCHES in MILFORD
The Avenue Methodist Church
The House Of Happinsss'
Rev. Frank Herson, o. o., Minister
Sunday. July

Sunday. July
9:45 "A. m.-Scssion of the Church
School. Open all summer for the in
struction of your family. Bring the
children with you.
II a. m.-NIorninG Worship and Ser
mon. Subject. The Changing Scale
of Values" Music of merit by the
Senior Chancel Choir. Always a well
come.
7:30 p. m.-EveninE Worship and
Sermon. Subject. ''Conformcd or
Transformed" Informal service Of
sixty minutes in the Church Hall.
Mid-wcek Church Service Thursday
evening at 7:3O o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
Buy WAR BONDS.

OPPORTUNITY Y to change
breakfast menu. Serve neW Posts
Raisin Bran, the delicious COM
bination of crisp wheat and bran
fakes tis choice California seed
less raisins.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
Calvary Methodist Church
''The Church Of Warm Spirit"
Rev. M. Eugene Hungerford, Minister

Sunday. July
n. m.-Class Meeting. under the
leadership of Harry Emory
10 a. m.-Church School John Will.
kins, superintendent. Lesson theme.
Our Nations New Frontier" Golden
Text. Joshua l:9. Come spend the
hour with MS.
II a. m-Divinc Worship and Holy
Communion.
7:30 p. m.-Worship Service and
Sermon.
Prayer Meeting on Thursday at
7:20 p. M.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
The Presbyterian Church
"The Church on the Plaza"
Rev. John N. peChant. Minister

oWTIUdNs July :
9:45 a. m.-Church School. Mrs.
James Gordon. Superintendent Glasses
for all ages.
II a. IN. Morning Worship and Ser
mon Final sermon in the series on
the Il Ann passages in the Gospel of
John. Text: John 4:26.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Another one of our Milford boy;
to join the AAF is Private Gale G
Grove. He is receiving his basi'
training at Kisler Field, Miss.
a %
Pvt. John Forrest of Fort Jack
son, was home for a short time
this past weekend with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs John Forrest.
A %
Word has been received by Mrs.
Chester Benson of the promotion
of her husband to Major. Major
Benson is stationed in North Afri-
ca.
Imly Abbott, U. S. Navy, study
ing at Bucknell University, was
home for a leave this week with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Imly Abb
bOtt.
Az
William Lee Dunn, 2Ic Seaman,
has returned to duty at cambridge,
Md, after spending nine days at
home with his mother, Mrs. Martha
Smith.
Sergeant Townsend Holston has
recently been moved to Replace
ment Depot. Plant Park, Tampa,
Florida. from Keesler Field, BIZ
loxi, Miss.
John Williams, L. S. Navy, sta
toned for the present in New York
City, spent the past weekend here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. Williams.
4 w
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Warren have
recently received word of the pro-
motion of their son, Asa Warren,
to private first class. Pfc. Warren
is stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss.
Sergeant Robert Field of the
ParatrOops, has returned to his
base at Fort Benning. Ga, after
15-day furlough with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude A. Field, Mill
ford.
Seaman Remsen Barnard of
Bainbridge, Md, who has just fin
ished his boot training, came to
Milford yesterday for nine-day
leave to be spent with Mrs. Barn.
ard and son. Rem.
Az
Pfc. and Mrs. Alfred McIlvaine
of DalthOn. Alabama, received A.
V. mail from Staff Sergeant Bruce
Humphrey this week. Bruce is o.
X, and was in the battle at the
time Rome was taken.
AT
Private Irwin r. Breasure came
from Fort Meade. Md. and spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gardner Brasure and
family, also Mr.. and Mrs. George
Duncan, near Laurel.
4 u
Word was received this week
that Grover c. Marvel, Jr.. better
known as Cleve, has landed safely
in England. He is stationed some
where near Reading, but is expect
ed to be moved on soon.
4 w
Private Andrew Bellies of Lin
coin City. stationed with the 23rd
Airplane Repair Squadron in Eng
land. who has been sick in the
hospital with pneumonia. is out
and back with his squadron.
4 y
Harry Mulholland and Tom FaiX. /
L. S. NJ. R.. studying at Princeton
University, are having a weeks
vacation here with their parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Harry MulhOlland
and Mr.. and Mrs. August f. FaiX.
Az
Cadet Midshipman Clarence X.
of Milford has started
his basic training at the U. S. Mer-
chant Marine Academy at Kings
Point, Long Island, n. V, and will
be assigned to a ship ON September
3, 1914.
Word has been received by his
wife. Mrs. Marion Favinger, that
her husband, Pfc. Walter Favinger.
better known as Pete" has arriv-
ed in France with the first invasion
unit. pete" enclosed German
coin in his letter He said the coun-
tryside is beautiful and while the
first few days were very tough. the
ferries" are now being relent-
lessly pushed back by the superior
Allied soldiers, backed by superior
lIiad onuiDmpnt
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Seaman Remsen Barnard of
cambridge, Md, who has just fin
ished his boot training, came to
Milford yesterday for a nineday
leave to be spent with Mrs. Barn
ard and son, Rem.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Pfc. and Mrs. Alfred McIlvaine
of DalthOn. Alabama, received A.
v. mail from Staff Sergeant Bruce
Humphrey this week. Bruce is o.
X, and was in the battle at the
time Rome was taken
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Private Irwin r. Breasure came
from Fort Meade. Md. and spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gardner Brasure and
family, also Mr.. and Mrs. George
Duncan. near Laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Word was received this week
that Grover c. Marvel, Jr., better
known as Cleve. has landed safely
in England. He is stationed some
where near Reading, but is expect
ed TO be moved on soon.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Sergeant Robert Field of the
Paratroops. has returned to his
base at Fort Benning, Ga, after a
15-day furlough with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude A. Field, Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

After spending a Today fur
Tough with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Dickerson and brother
and sisters. Mr.. and Mrs. Reese
Dickerson, Miss Kay Dickerson.
Mrs. Ann Ingram of Baltimore,
Sergeant John Dickerson has re-
turned to his NJ. P Detachment at
Fort jackson, S. c. Sergeant Dick.
erson went into the service in
April, 1941.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Private Andrew Bellies of Lin
coin City. stationed with the 23rd
Airplane Repair Squadron in Eng
land. who has been sick in the
hospital with pneumonia. is out
and back with his squadron.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

John Williams, L. S. Navy, sta
toned for the present in New York
City, spent the past weekend here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C..
II. Williams.
Evening star., 1944-07-12

LONDON, July IL tP,.-The de-
cision of the United States to recog-
nize the right of the De Gaulle
committee to handle civil admins
tration in liberated areas Of France
comedies with British views and
means a three-way agreement may
be announced soon, Foreign Secre-
Evening star., 1944-07-12
Belgian Is Executed
In Britain as Spy
BY the Associated Press.


LONDON, July 12.-Joseph Jan
van Hove. a former Antwerp waiter
who arrived here from Belgium last
February II, posing as refugee, was
executed at Pentonville Prison to-
day as a German spy--the 18th per-
son to be executed in Britain for
espionage since the beginning of
the war.
Van Hove was convicted May "a at
a trial at which 1t was charged he
was sent to Britain by the Germans
in an attempt to obtain informa
ton about Allied plans for the in
vasion Of Western France. His mis-
sion was described as a complete
failure.
A Belgian citizen, Van Hove was
said to have left Belgium after dif1i-
culties with the police over black
market activities and to have begun
spying on French and Belgian work
men at German airfields in Northern
France in addition to reporting to
the Nazis on resistance activities.
Later, the government said, he
was supplied with secret writing ma =
terials and sent to Sweden. where
he applied to British authorities as
Belgian subject anxious to 20 to
England to join Allied forces.
Van Hove was the third spy to be
executed in Britain this year and
was the fourth Belgian executed
since the war began.