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Evening star., 1944-11-27
Briion's s IMAM Stand
Before German Tanks
Wins Victoria Cross
BY HOWARD COWAN,

ny nOUhhD COWAN,
Associated Press War Correspondent.
LONDON, Nov. 23 Delayed 1T
doesn't matter that the name OF
John Baskeyfield is little known
outside his hometown, Stoke -on-
Trent, England, famous for its pot
terry. It's what he did before he
died at Arnheim.
John was a lance sergeant anti
tank gunner, using small but
powerful 6-pound cannon.
The Germans had quickly recog-
nized the precarious position of the
British airborne division after il
landed in Holland in late Septem-
ber and its reinfocements were de-
layed by weather. They knew the
Tommies had no heavy guns, nc
tanks, no vehicles to speak Of.
So the Nazis mounted a major
attack with tanks, self-propelled
guns and infantry.
Shell Skaters Leg.
LAUNDERING big Tiger tanks came
first. The Official report said:
"Sergt. Baskeyfield was re-
sponsible for the destruction of two
Tiger tanks and at least one self
propelled gun. - Goodness and
daring of the MOO COM
plete disregard for his own safety
allowed each tank to come
well within 100 yards Of his gun
before opening fire. ="
The sergeant's crew was wiped
out in this first skirmish-either
killed or badly wounded. A shell
shattered one of his legs. He re-
fused first aid, showed the stretcher
bearers away and hastily remounted
his gun.
80 Manning his gun quite
alone continued to fire round
after round until it was put out of
action. BY this time his activity was
the main factor in keeping the
enemy tanks at bay. ="
The gun crew in the next posi-
ton had been killed, every one.
John crawled across on his belly,
over open ground, dragging his shat
tered leg.
Scores Direct Hit.
He reached the position, rolled the
bodies aside, swung the gun around
and grabbed shell.
Another soldier saw and started
across to help. He was killed.
A German self-propelled gun
not so good target as tank-was
approaching. John rammed one shell
into the breach, fired. Fed another,
fired.
go Scoring ,one direct hit
which rendered the self-propelled
gun Ineffective. While preparing to
fire a third shot, however, he was
killed by a shell from a supporting
enemy tank.
THE superbe gallantry of this
MOO is beyond praise During the
remaining days at Arnhem, the
story of his valor was a constant
inspiration to all ranks"
That is all, except that the King
has ordered for John a Victoria
Cross, Britain's highest award for
gallantry, to be delivered to his par
entS.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Table
cloths
CSC

Colorful. COY print.
designed in woshobIe
fost coIors. Some
slight misprints. 4
scriety Of snort pot
terms.
Evening star., 1944-11-27

Ship. But It's Oracle Allen.
lucky the custom started with
champagne and not Scotch or we'd
have a mighty small Navy.
You might say that newspaper
gossip columns got their start here
This is the home of the great Ben
jamin Franklin, who, among other
things, was the Walter Winchell of
his day. Mr.. Franklin, as you know,
wore square spectacles My good
ness, they must have had square
keyholes in those days.
released by Consolidated News Features. }
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Krieger, Nelson Aide,
Resions WPB Post

George Krieger, head of the War
Production Boards farm machinery
division and recently special assist
ant to Donald M. Nelson, has re-
signed, it was announced today. He
will return to the Ethyl Corp.
Mr.. Krieger, who joined WPB two
years ago, was instrumental in de-
veloping the gasoline tractor while
with the Ethyl technical service de-
partment in Detroit, Mich A native
of Virginia. he was graduated from
Virginia Polytechnic Institute In
1926.
Evening star., 1944-11-27

many NaZlS and
Japs in this war
that Hitler and
TOTO would like
to sue the city
for false adver-
tising.
I'm launching
a ship today at
one Of the great
P h Il a d elphia
S h | pyar d s J..
That's a strange
custom - break
ing a bottle of
champagne over
the bow of a
Evening star., 1944-11-27
See and feel your skin
become fresher, clearer,
younaer-texturedl

r DON'T just SAY that Lady
i Esther 4-Purpose Face
Cream does wonderful things
for your skin. I PROVE it
prove it by means of the Patch
Test!
Just choose part of your
face that's too oily, or too dry
or where you have a few black
heads or big pores. Rub Lady
Esther Face Cream on that one
part of your face, and wipe it
off. Wipe it off completely.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Plaid
Blankets
3.99

Duroble 500 wool,
500 cotton blonkets
thot ore slight sec
onds. Rose. blue or
cedar ploids, royon
sctin binding. 72x84.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
MY ONE CREAM INSTANTLY
BEAUT|F|ES YOUR SKIN AND
THE EzzzE 11z~PR0VES IT!

Then see how that patch Of
skin CLEANS with new bright
ness and clarity! Touch it-feel
how the dry little fakes are
gones
What happens to that small
patch of skin will happen to
your entire face when you use
Lady Esther Face Cream. For
it does the / things your skin
needs most for beauty! CD 1t
thoroughly cleans your skin.
(2) 1t sottens your skin. (3)
lthelps nature refine the pores.
(4) Itleaves smooth, perfect
base for powder.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
|Grocie Allen
Comments

Well, our bond tour today takes
us to Philadelphia, "the City of
Brotherly Love-" Incidentally, Phil
adelphia boys have knocked off so
Evening star., 1944-11-27
ESnlOnd
Blankets
5.99

Esmond SIumberests
Of $50 wool, 25o
royon and 500 cot
ton. Blue, rose, ce-
dor, green. Royon
sotin binding. 72xS4
size.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Meat
PIatters
59c

Beautiful gold fIorol
stomped decoration
on q lorse IS inch
platter.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Shag Rugs
l.79

Closely tufted. fnm-
Iy mode to odd color
TO your home. A
voriety Of lovely coll
ors. 1890 inch size.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Print
Cloths
I.99

Attractive m vii.
color pottsrns to odd
brightness to your
L a b .. Fost : coIer
woshobIe fobries in
many colors.
Evening star., 1944-11-27

All metoI sIidina
ventiIotors. 8 inches
high and extend to
81 inches.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Chatham
Blankets
$40

Worm Chothom Sut-
ton blonkets Of 25%
wool. 500 rayon and
25a cotton. Rose,
blue o. cedor with
royon sotin binding.
72x84.
Evening star., 1944-11-27

Keystone heovy re-
timed oppers.
Eosily cIeoned. ;
knives, hondIe.
Evening star., 1944-05-14

Shoes-Airplane stamps / and 2 In
Book No. 3 good indefinitely.
Special shoe stamp form R-f7os
Is valid for only 80 days after date
Of issue. In cases of refunds and
defective shoes, the 3o-day limit
does not apply.
Bicycles - Persons gainfully en-
ployed or those who are doing
voluntary work in connection with
the war effort or the public wei
fare, as well as pupils, may obtain
certificates for the purchase of
bicycles II they need bicycles for
travel between home and work or
school, subject to certain excep.
tions.
New Cars-Those gainfully en-
ployed or doing voluntary war or
public welfare work are eligible
to obtain a rationing certificate
Tor the purchase of cars with a
list price Of over 81 500, or con-
vertibles, regardless of price.
Eligibility for automobiles with
a List price of less than $500.
except convertibles, Is confined to
persons who can show the imme-
diate need for a car in any Of the
essential occupations (such as war
workers. physicians, ministers,
etc. who do not now have the use
OF an adequate car.
New 1942 model passenger cars
with a list price of more than
$500 and 1s41 model cars driven
less than 1000 miles are available
without rationing certificates.
Before cars can be titled, the
purchaser must supply the District
director Of vehicles with a REGENT
showing the former owner has
turned in his gasoline ration to his
board.
Stoves-An new domestic cooking
and heating stoves designed 10
burn coal, wood, oil or gas are
now rationed. Apply to your local
ration board for stove purchase
certificate.
Tires-An classes of drivers may now
have tires recapped without OBJ
tanning certificates from their ra-
tion boards. Holders of B and G
books eligible for new tires. A
book holders also eligible for used
tires (grade 81.
Certificates must be obtained
from the rationing board for the
purchase OF any type of tire. Ger
tificates are issued only after pres
entation of applications on which
a tire inspector has certified the
need for requirements and II ap-
plicants are eligible.
Inner Tubes-Used passenger car
and truck inner tubes have been
removed from rationing restric-
tions. New inner tubes, however,
are still rationed.
Tire Inspection-Periodic tire In
spect1on for A, B and c ration
holders is no longer required. Per-
sons desiring tire replacements
still must obtain an inspection.
Rubber Boots and Rubber Work
Shoes-Regulations have been re-
laxed to make all persons who
need type 4 below-the-knee light
weight rubber boots eligible for
ration certificates for their pur-
chase.
Certificates must be obtained
from local boards for certain
types OF heavy rubber foot
wear.
Evening star., 1944-05-14
LGG LGG Reminders>m Rafioning6

Consumer complaints should be 70.
ferred to the appropriate neigh
borhood War Price and Rationing
Board listed on page 679 Of the
telephone directory.
Meats, Fats, Butter, Cheese, etc.
All meats, except roast beef and
beefsteak. point-free indefinitely.
Red stamps A-8 through T-8 good
indefinitely for 10 points each. No
new stamps to be validated until
June 3.
Canned Foods, ETC., Book No. 4, blue
stamps A-8 through Q-8 good in
definitely. Each stamp worth 10
points. Blue tokens are being
used as change.
Each member Of family entitled
to so blue points month.
War Ration Book No. +Persons
who did not register at the schools
may do SO at their local boards
If they bring with them the
War Ration Book 8 for every
member Of their families for whom
tllcy are applying.
Sugar-Sugar stamps No. 30 and 81
in War Ration Book No. 4 good fol
S pounds of sugar indefinitely
Sugar stamp No. 40 good for
pounds Of canning sugar through
February %, 1945,
Points for Fats-Your meat dealer
VIII pay two ration points for each
pound OF waste kitchen fats yol
turn in.
Gasoline-B-2, B-3, CO and c.:
coupons now being issued are goos
for S gallons. Coupon 10-A valit
for thresmonths.
Old style coupons B, B-1, E ans
r became invalid April /. New +
coupons will be valid only at sup
pliers who have received an au
thoriZation from the OPA to &C
cept r coupons and whose tota
volume is in excess of so per cen
bulk delivery. Persons making
bulk purchases from regular deal.
ers must exchange their RS al
local boards for new Els.
Endorsement must be made or
the face of all coupons with license
number and State designation
Failure to do SO may lead to sus.
sion Of rations.
Earliest renewal date of YOU
supplemental ration is shown or
the face of your gasoline ratior
book. If and when you need re.
newal Of your ration and in order
to avoid delay, be sure to comply
with the following: l.. Complete
and mail your application form
together with your tire inspection
record not earlier than Is day.
before the earliest renewal date
or, not later than Is days before
your ration Is all used. 2. Recort
your speedometer reading as o1
the date you make application OF
the bottom Of application form
Under no circumstances win a ra.
ton be renewed prior to Is day,
before the earliest renewal date O
your current ration book. When
applying for supplemental gaso-
line, be sure to attach tire inspec.
ton record.
Transport or T coupons are is
sued at the Transport Board, 174
Massachusetts, avenue NV, afte,
approval Is obtained from tn,
local Ofice Of Defense Transpor
tation on the basis of certificates
OF war necessity.
Fuel Oi--No. 4 and coupons vail,
through August 81. Coupons goos
for 10 gallons per unit.
Evening star., 1944-05-14
Foreign Copper Helps Meet
War Needs in Month

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 13.-April cop-
per shipments totaled 155,877 tons.
81, 700 tons of which was foreign
metal, trade sources reported today.
These circles said they felt con-
tinued use of larger quantities of
foreign copper will be necessary. be.
cause domestic mine output is de-
Ginning through lack of ADEQUATE
manpower. Excess supplies of Brit
ish Empire copper will be available
to the United States and Russia. it
had been announced.
Slab zinc stocks increased to a
new high of 218,598 tons, but this
tigure does not include Government
owned zinc or concentrates. Zinc
trade sources also expect output to
decline because of labor shortages,
making it necessary to call upon
stockpiles.
Lead dealings remained un-
changed.
In steel, pressure for plates and
sheets was reported unabated, with
deliveries further extended.
Evening star., 1944-05-14
FARMS WANTED.

CoL0RED FAMILY wants to rent acres
or more, 3 or 4 rooms, not more than 15
or 20 miles Republic 1889.
WANT TO RENT-Small farm, suitable for
poultry; close in; electricity and water
FARM, on monthly payment, 1880 Flori-
da ave. ne. AT. 6633
PRIVATE PARTY will pay cash for farm
N nearby Md; not over $4,000. ME
1896. 14s
WANTED-50 to 100 acres of land in
Virginia, within 25 miles of Washington,
on good road and well watered, with or
without buildings. State lowest terms.
9535 18th NV. Ant -
Evening star., 1944-05-14
AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE.

FORD 1885 panel truck very good con-
dition, Parkway Motor Co, 305l NJ st.
P;Y F0Rp MI ntM Hhs3 ~ ton ta,. ,u,,tr bodts.
reinforced frames, helper springs. over
size tires. Priced well under ceiling
Apply in person, Edmonds Art Stone Co
2l35 Queens Chapel I'd. ne. near Bladens-
burg rd.
DODGE 1910 stake l-ton; good running
condition, with new 1.50xl6 recaps;
$3.50. Phone Fairfax 34S-J.
ONE 20-ft Freuhauf trailer; two good
tires; $4,000 cash. Call Woodley 6l46 .
ONE Eaton two-speed rear assembly. with
1888 INTERNATIONAL, 1i2-ton, short
wheelbase fiat bed. stationary sideboards.
$3.50. AID 1866, Mr.. Ortte. IA
GMC 1897 l2-ton dump body truck; $500
Telephone Fairfax 52-W-2. Ia
FORD 1894 stake body truck: rebuilt mo-
tor; tires, and tubes excellent; $3.50; by
nNnpr Call GIL HG4A
Evening star., 1944-05-14
Fairfax, Va. Phone l3.
Comfortable Farm Estate,
30 ACRES, Z MI; TO D c.

Beautiful broom, 3-bath, Colonial resi-
dence: spacious and inviting; completely
modern and in fine condition, set among
magnificent oaks; also = very good tenant
houses, one electrified and bringing good
cash rental also numerous farm bldgs.,
al recently built or reconditioned, for
10000 tobacco plants, chicken houses
for 700 layers; reliable tenant and farm
worker on place; can operate without
supervision so that owner can have beau
tiful estate with some net income; prop
erty conv. grocery and schools Call
Evening star., 1944-05-14
"STROUT BARGAINS.

Choice "S0'': machinery, about 90 acres
IN fertile tillage, especially suited for Nd.
truck and canning crops. soy beans. corn,
ing, rms, maple shade, good barn, many
other bldgs.; on county hway, miles
to village and cannery: aged owner unable
to handle: $500, including corn planter,
plows. cultivator. wagon, ETC.. etc.: part
down; pg. AS.
Dandy one-man farm; eapd., beauti-
fully shade-sheltered dwelling, z rms, ga
rage 20xS5, 20x53 12x20 poultry houses,
workshop, pigeon and feed houses; all in
excellent condition; bounded on one side
BY small lake and stream, on county
hway, short drive to several large resort
cities: 35 a., very fertile, about 23 tillable
tractor, harrow. plows, saw rig. etc. etc,
thrown in; terms; photo pe; Al big tree
catslog. Bargains many States. STROUT
REALTY, I427-N. Land Title Bldg, Phila.
Evening star., 1944-05-14
EASTMAN & STEELE,
POTOMAC RIVER

14la miles U. s. Capitol in Md; per
feet condition modern home, beautifully
situated on Sla acres, having $50 feet
shore frontage, with full riparian rights.
House has IL rooms, sun parlor. 3 baths,
lavatory, automatic stoker, h-w.h., deep
well water supply, insulated, Venetian
blinds throughout and Handicapped grounds.
Exceptional opportunity TO secure a fine,
easy committing distance TO Washington
river-front home. Price, $4,000.
THEODORE F MENK
EX OSdn E,t, :,
Evening star., 1944-05-14
A FARMERS FARM

125 acres in Montgomery County, 12
miles from D. c. line, this is a busy pro-
ducine farm: we'll watered and fenced, with
pear and apple orchards. every inch is un-
der cultivation. The house set in grove
of trees and overlooking rolling country
side has rooms and bath, all conven
fences. and is arranged to accommodate 2
families. 1t is "a mile from pike and bus
line. Priced at Sl3,250.
SO ACRES
II mile from Colesville pike house with
electricity and outbuildings. stream and
some woods; $4,000; terms.
30 ACRES,
Near Sandy Strings, Md. all in blue grass
except some timber, large modernized house
long frontage on pike. Houses and ali
equipment for poultry business, tenant
house; S21,o00: terms.
Sandy Spring Realty Co.,
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MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE.

MOTORCYCLES, Harley Davidson; motor
and tires in, perfect condition. MI. 22S9
bet. g and pm.
MOTORCYCLE, 1889 Indian A, COM
pletely overhauled recently; new saddle
back, extra tire, runs perfectly. ride it
and you will want 1t; owner in service.
CHI. 1908 before 8 am. after 80 pm.
Evening star., 1944-05-14

ANTIQUES.
AUCTION SALE AT URBANA. MD,
ROUTE 24O, TUESDAY AND WEDNEs-
DAY, MAY 18th AND 18th. AT $50
AM. EACH DAY
Whole collection, many period pieces of
furniture. desks, cupboards tables, chest
OF drawers, etc, some ref1nished.
Over 500 pieces old pattern glass and
china, etc.
Don't miss this sale. Lunch served on
erounds. Urbana is a small country vii
lage, miles s; Frederick, Md, on the
washington road
6. IN. NORWOOD. owner.
Sale conducted by Emmert r. Bowlus,
auctioneer. Frederick, Md.
Evening star., 1944-05-14
A Good Country Estate


Ideal for retirement house consists of hall,
reception room. living room. dining room,
kitchen. den, front porch and screened in
back porch: 2nd floor 4 bedrooms. lounge
room and Ia baths; basement, coal hot
water heat beautiful yard with fine shrub
berry, trees and flowers, young orchard of
fine variety, outbuildings consist of gear
garage including storage space with con-
crete floor, barn with 3 box stalls, seed
room, hayloft and corn crib, large chicken
house, brooder house, well-fenced chicken
yard. pump house, water tank and meat
house, 2 gardens, about 4 acres being
planted in corn, about 3 acres in wheat
which has been seeded in grass, about g
acres of fine lespedeza y OF 1t cut each
year for seed purpose, balance of farm in
pa sture. This home is within . blocks OF
srade and high schools 3 blocks to store
and post ONCE, near railroad station; no
better neighbors can be found in Vir-
sinia; Culpeper has an unusual fine shop
ping center. where people are friendly and
willing to serve you, only reason for selling
is so that the owners family can be to-
sether; buildings alone, would cost more
than price asked for all Price, $4,000,
SIS, 600 cash and reasonable terms
EASTMAN & STEELE,
Evening star., 1944-05-14
PRINCE GEORGES co.

Fair condition: o rooms and bath: pub
lie service, electricity; home on ~ acres
of ground, On bus service highway TO
Washington and Indian Head 1872 miles
d. c. line; house makes good appearance;
has oak shade and is convenient to stores,
schools and churches; price. S5,500
terms.
THEODORE F MENK.
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MONEY WANTED.
MONEY WANTED
TRAIlERS FOR SALE.

NATIONAL TRAILER. 25-ft. Castle u
tandem with tires, elec. brakes, closets
23 drawers, thermostatic heat. circulation
elec. refgr., awning comp: with poles and
Bank Tr. PIX, Alex, Va
HOUSE TRAILER-1S-ft.. homemade; in
icebox: tires perfect. also spare tire:
outside neeas recovering. j. E. Trout. 313
H St ne. IA
dition inside and out. Venetian blinds,
Duo -Therm heater with blower, Wilton rug
on floor. Priced low ior quick sale. Mr.
Maske, 1871 GEORGETOWN I'd, Bethesda. IA
1914 Kozy Coaches and Platts. Many
good used models Cash for your trailer
RICHTER TRAILER SALES.
Route /, Berwyn, Md. Tel. Berwyn As
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Borders Shenandoah River.

About half mile of beautiful water
front, short drive to hustling depot town,
so are fertile bottom land about SO a.
for alfalfa. potatoes, vegetables. grain,
ETC.: valuable wood spring and river
watered pasture, home fruit; good stucco
dwelling rms: maple shade. grand mt.
view, dandy 36x50 basement barn. granary
and machine shed, hog and poultry houses;
woman owner unable to handle: $500,
part down. List other bargains mailed
free. e. C. Brumback, STROUT REALTY,
Ua
Evening star., 1944-05-14
AUCTION SALES.
EuTERE-


TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE OF
LATE CHARLES LEE FRANK AND
JUANTTA L. K. FRANK, HIS WIFE.
The undersigned trustees appointed by
decree of the Circuit Court for Montgom-
cry County, Maryland. will offer for sale
at auction on the premises on
Monday, May 18th, at 3 PM.
All the home property of the. late Charles
Lee Frank and wife, containing about IL
acres of land at Glen Echo, Maryland, near
District line, with about 700 feet frontage
on Conduit Road Macarthur Boulevard)
improvements: A frame dwelling. contain
ing s rooms, bath sun, parlor and con-
view, including Potomac River and Vir-
able trees, large walnut, hickory, etc.
TERMS OF SALE: = cash, balance in 2
equal annual installments, with 80 in
terest from sale date: or all cash, at pur-
chasers option. Deposit, $1,000 on day
of sale. Conveyancing and all revenue
stamps at purchasers cost. For inspec-
ton, call r. S. Cleveland, WI. 01Se
WILLIAM F. PRETTYMAN,
RALPH G. SHURE.
F. BYRNE AUSTIN, Trustees,
Rockville, Md myl2l314
Evening star., 1944-05-14
VIRGINIA PROPERTIES

Homes, Colonial estates. dairy farms,
cattle farms, chicken farms, acreage, home
sites, 25 TO 500 acres some on hard sur
face or on gravel road committing dis
tance D c. Before buying it will pay you
to check my listing.
". M. ORR,
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GARAGES FOR RENT.

DOWNTOWN GARAGE. large enough to
accommodate two cars. ME. 54O4. IA
GARAGE and storage space, rear Of Gil
Eye ST. ne: 2-story brick on wide alley,
convenient location. MA. 140s. 16'
Evening star., 1944-05-14
FARMS FOR RENT

so ACRES; s-room house, large barn, out
houses. orchard; near Vienna, Va. IL
miles from D. C. G. A. Won Dachen-
hausen, l439 Madison ST. NV. DT sIOO
between 6 and pm.
Evening star., 1944-05-14
TEXAS & FLORIDA.
VIRGINIA ESTATE

Overlooking beautiful Shenandoah Valley;
expansive PANORAMIC view; adjacent first
lookout Skyland Drive: farm paneled and
in grass. good orchard, hunting, fishing
farm set up to train horses; approxima tely
1O6 acres S-room residence, two bath
rooms, stone fireplace furnace, hot-water
heat, modern throughout, garage. serv-
In estate: only about 20 miles drive on
bncrete road from Washing ton. D. c., and
lear the entrance of the Skyland drive
1t Front Royal. Va; $4,000. CLAUDE
l. RUST. 227 8. Royal ave. Phone 124