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Evening star., 1944-12-16
Sale Of F. Bonds
Lags as Successful
Drive Comes 10 End
Purchases Up to Jan. |
Expected to See All
Divisions Over Quote

The Sixth War Loan drive ends
today and, with considerable
money yet to be counted, enough
lis already in Uncle Sans vault
to justify calling the drive a
success.
The Districts overall quota of
$94 900 900 was passed more than a
week ago and stands now at $1l5,-
400 ,ooo-more than s2l, ,00o, 900, or
227 per cent above the quota.
Most of this-s80, 900 900 worth
was bought by corporations, which
have passed their s48, 5000 900 quota
by 66.6 per cent. However, individ-
usl sales continued to rise steadily
throughout the month in which the
drive offcially lasted and have now
reached $35 100000 or II per cent of
their 5000, 900 quota. Sales in ''E''
bonds are behind the other figures
with only 67.3 per cent of their $780,
000, 900 reached-or $40, ,2O0, 900 raised
TO date.
The small bonds are expected to
continue climbing until December 81
however. These figures, announced
today, are sales processed through
yesterday and sales made today will
be announced Monday
Sales Picking Up.
Total borrowing throughout the
Nation mounted to $17,051 900 900
today, more than $4,000, 900 900
above the quota, and Series "E''
sales continued to look better. Indi-
vidual sales were announced as So
953 900, 900, or 10 per cent of the
SIS .000, 100000, while the "E" bond
figure was $1,606, ,000, 900, or ga per
cent of the s2,5oo 100000 quota.
The 48 wounded veterans who
(See WAR BONDS. Page A-41
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Three Boys Drift n Hours
In Leaky Boat on Lake
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. Dec.
16.-A tale of % hours adrift in a
leaky rowboat on Lake st. Clair
was told by three boys from their
hospital cots here last night.
The trio. Alvin Beck, Is; Roy
Bailo, IA, and Edward Wilson, 13.
said they sang and talked and
prayed a lot-hard," but didn't
shed tear.
When school was dismissed for
a Christmas show THURSDAY. the
boys instead rented boat and
set out on the lake. The oars slip
ped out and drifted away.
They shouted until dusk but their
cries went unheeded. With their
caps and bare hands they baled
the boat.
About noon Friday their craft
struck reef. They waded ashore
and made it to the nearest house.
Doctors said it would be several
days before they recover from the
effects of their adventure.
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Indian Wife, Alone,
Gives Birth to TripIets
BY the Associated Press.

by Tue ASSOCI8Ceu PrtsS.
CHEROKEE, N. c., Dec. 16.-Mrs
John Lossie, 81, Cherokee Indian,
gave birth to triplets yesterday un-
attended at her one-room log home
high on a snow-covered mountain
in the Bog Cove section, Cherokee
Reservation headquarters said.
The woman and the triplets, two
daughters and a son, were reported
doing well last night. Supplies were
dispatched from here Immediately
upon receipt of the news.
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Greek Leftists Offer
To Stop Fighting if
New Regime |sFormed
Trial Of All Suspected
Of Collaboration
Also Is Demanded
By the Associated Press,


ATHENS, Dec. 16.-The left
wing Fam (National Liberia tion
'front.' informed 1t. Gen. r. M
Scobie, British commander in
Greece, today that it would
cease fighting if a new govern
ment were formed to deal with
the question of disarmament of
guerrillaS, and if suspected COL
laborationists were brought to
trial.
Fighting slackened in Athens as
the British were reported to be con-
tinuing negotiations with the EAM
for a solution of the Greek crisis.
The reply of EAM and its armed
force, the ELIAS, to Gen. Scobie's
terms were handed to the British
commander at noon today, and the
proposals, according to EAM sources,
include:
/, Agreement to withdraw from
Athens and Attica.
2. Formation of a new govern
ment to settle the question of dis
armament.
g. Removal from Athens of the
Greek mountain brigade and the
sacred battalion, Greek government
units which Fam accuses of having
Fascist leadership.
4. Trial of persons suspected of
collaborating with occupation
forces
No Reply From British.
There was no immediate COM
ment from British headquarters.
An emissary who handed the reply
to Gen. Scobie expressed hope the
terms would mark the beginning of
successful negotiations for conclud-
ing the civil war in Greece.
British parachute troops blocked
the subway between the suburbs and
(See GREECE Page A-3)
Evening star., 1944-12-16
No Star Next Saturday

AS necessary step in the conservation of newsprnt
and in order to apply savings made this year against
further reduced supply in the early months 194
The Star will not be published Saturday. December 23rd
prior to Christmas unless the receipt OF extraordinary news
requires it. Publication also will be suspended following
Saturday, December 30th prior to New Year Day
This same step taken the two holiday Saturdays
last when the newsprint par shortage became
acute
Church advertising be received by Thursday noon
for publication Friday.
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Cruiser Oklahoma City
To Be Commissioned FRIDAY
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-The
light cruiser Oklahoma City will be
commissioned at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard December %, 4th Naval
District authorities announced to-
day.
The American flag and ships
commissioning pennant will be
raised during the ceremony as COM
mand of the ship is assumed by
Capt. Charles B. Hunt, Pasadena,
Calf.
The ship, which was built at
Cramps Shipbuilding Corp, Phila-
defphia, is unofficially reported to
be 800 feet long, 611a feet abeam
and to displace 10000 tons.
Evening star., 1944-12-16

6 feet 2 inches
tall and heavily
built, approach
ed her as she
W a S a b out to
cross the street
and struck her
on t h e h e a d,
knocking her to
her knees. He
then grabbed her
purse. contain
! n 6 SIS, a n d
struck her again,
but she held on
to the purse and
S cr e AIMED. 1t,
Evening star., 1944-12-16
President Signs
Security Tax Bill.
Reluctantly
Tells Congress He
Feels Rate Increase
Is Justified

President Roosevelt today
signed the controversial bill
freezing the social security pay
roll tax at per cent for another
year, but in a brief message told
Congress that he did so "re-
luctantly."
I have felt in the past and l still
feel that the scheduled rate increase,
which has been repeatedly post
poned by Congress, should be per-
mitted to go into effect" the Presi-
dent said.
THE long-run financial require
ments of the social security system
justified adherence to the scheduled
increase and the increase was con-
sistent with wartime financial re-
quirements
Committed to Coverage.
The President said he was "less
disturbed by Congress action in
view of the fact that both the
parties are committed to long range,
comprehensive coverage of the peo-
pie of the country under old-age
and survivors insurance. and he
added that shortly Il plan to SUBJ
NIT to the Congress a comprehen-
sive plan for broadening and i'm
proving the social security system"
The tax was slated to go up to 2
per cent on January /.
Doubts of Strength.
Backers of the tax freeze legis-
lation had been frankly worried
about the chances of overriding a
presidential veto.
While both Senate and House
mustered more than the two-thirds
vote necessary to override a veto
when the legislation was passed,
there had been some doubts whether
that strength still was on hand.
This is the fourth time Congress
has halted the increase. The dou-
bled rates on employers and en-
ployes were scheduled originally to
start January l. 1912.
The old-age fund now holds nearly
s6 900 100000, and the current levy
is bringing in more than 100000 900
a month. Benefit payments in the
last fiscal year were s1S4,5oO, 900.
Evening star., 1944-12-16
MAP on Page A-3.)

BY the Associated Press.
GEN. MacARTHUR'S HEAD
QUARTERS, Philippines. Dec. 16.
"A huge, 20-mile long American
warship convoy, moving 600 miles
along enemy islands of the Gen.
trail Philippines while carrier
planes knocked out more than
300 Japanese aircraft, landed
mechanical troops yesterday on
Mindoro within 155 miles of
Manila, headquarters disclosed
today.
The Yanks swarmed ashore with
little loss"
This bold stroke, unlocking the
sea approaches to embattled China
by crossing to the western side of
the archipelago from Leyte, was
completed with stunning ease, but
preparations were made for violent
japanese reaction.
Japanese imperial headquar-
ters in an unconfirmed broad
cast today said American and jap
anese forces are engaged in
heavy fighting" on Mindoro and
that japanese planes inflicted
heavy damage on the American
convoy.
(The Japs claimed they sunk
four transports, heavily dam
aged and set ablaze" the follow
ing: Eight transports, two battle
ships, three cruisers, two cruis-
ers or destroyers, six ships of un-
identified category.
TN an earlier broadcast the
Japs said violent sea and air
battle" was unfolding in the Sulu
Sea.
tThe Japanese said about one
division of American troops made
the initial landings at San Jose,
Southwestern Mindoro)
Three Beachheads Overrun.
Three strong beachheads on
Southern Mindoro were overrun at
dawn yesterday by 9Th Army troops
of 1t. Gen. Walter Kruger, who
were greeted excitedly by Filipinos
the japanese having fed inland
under bombardment of destroyers
and rocket ships.
Between the Yanks' beachhead
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Purse Snatcher Beats
Girl and SIugs Her
Fireman Rescuer
Navy Yord Worker, ",
In Hospital After Attoek
In Southeast Section

A 17-year-old Government girl
was attacked and a city fireman
who went to her rescue was
slugged early today by "a giant
colored man" who attempted to
rob her and later escaped after
a chase by the fireman and civil
ians in the neighborhood.
Miss Gladys Lavender, II, of 1452
v street Sc, a clerk at the Navy
Yard, was in Gallinger Hospital suf-
fering from possible skull fracture
Evening star., 1944-12-16

police said was
i n f Ii C ted by a
heavy ins t r u
ment, possibly a
blackjack, in the
h a n d S of the
m a n W h o a t.
tempted to rob
her after an at
t a C k at Thir-
t e e n t h and v
streets Sc. as
she was en- route
to work.
A t tr acted by
Miss Lavender's
S c r e a m S, LIT.
John Barry. AZ.
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Record Drug Cargo
Seized; z Women Held
sy the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-United
States Attorney John F. x. Nc
Gohey said today that Bureau of
Narcotics agents had seized the
largest quantity of marijuana ever
shipped into the United States at
one time-90 pounds-and had ar
rested two women on charges of
conspiracy to possess, transport and
sell the drug.
He said the tax due the Govern
ment on the shipment was s144,000.
Arrested we're Miss Virginia Will
liams, IS, and her sister, Mrs. Laura
Rilo, 81 Arranged before United
States Commissioner Garrett w.
Cotter, they we're held in 5000
bail pending Federal grand jury
action.
Evening star., 1944-12-16

of No. S Engine Company, jumped
from car driven by Pvt. Frank Ford,
also of No. S, and gave chase. The
chase led through two yards and into
an alley off Chestnut street, at Four
teenth, where the lieutenant caught
the colored man. In brief struggle
that followed, however, the lieuten-
ant said he was 'paralyzed" by
blow on the side of the head and
the assailant fled on down the alley
and into a wooded section.
Police said Miss Lavender told
them the man, described as being
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Col. Roosevelt and Bride
En- Route to White House
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 16.-En route
to Washington to visit the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, Col. Elliott
Roosevelt, the Presidents second
son, and his bride, the former Fave
Emerson, stopped here last night.
Travelling by private plane, the
couple planned to land at Fort
Worth and Beaumont, Tex, at the
latter place to visit her mother, Mrs
Jean Young, and continue to Wash
tngton over the week end.
Evening star., 1944-12-16
$4,000 Take Part in IS 900
Civil Service Sessions Yearly
Huge Saving Made by Cutting Projects,
House Investigating Group Reports

ture, were used largely for such con-
ferences.
The commission contended that
such conferences were necessary to
acquaint their own employees with
policies and procedures of the Fed
eral Government. The Ramspeck
report said the House committee
felt that the commission should fur
nish complete information to justify
so many, varied and costly confer
enceS.
The committee recommended leg
islation placing power with some
(See CTVII, SERVICE pace A-40
Evening star., 1944-12-16

bread truck driver heard her
screams and the assailant let go
the purse and fed as they ran to
her aid.
Joining the chase with the lieu
tenant was the bread truck driver
and a number of school boys. police
said. All of them were too far be-
hind to assist Lit. Barry when he
caught up with the man,
Evening star., 1944-12-16
laps Admit Losses
Now Are 762,759
In Philippines
By the Associated Press.

~ Nut hooVCIdltU ItSH-
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10
The Tokyo radio. in a broad
cast heard by NBC, admitted
Japanese Army and Navy
losses of 162,159 in the Philip
pines since November /, but
claimed, without Allied con-
flrmation, that a half million
Americans had been killed in
that period.
The radio made this break
down of japanese losses: Army,
83,748; Navy, 78,411.
Evening star., 1944-12-16

unharmed and
returned to duty
at Saipan, ac-
cording to Asso-
ciated Press dis
patches describ-
ing the separate
rescues.
The flyers are
Flight Engineer
S e c o n d 1t.
Franklin L. Ten
nyson, W h o S e
parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. M. Ten
nySon, reside at
SIT S h e r r ier
place NV, and
Evening star., 1944-12-16
Churchill Moy Speak
On Radio Tomorrow
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
LONDON, Dec 16.-A spokesman
at No. 10 Downing Street said to-
day it was quite possible" that
Prime Minister Churchill would
discuss the European political situa-
ton in broadcast tomorrow.
He said plans were indefinite and
no hour was fixed.
Mr.. Churchill voiced an intention
to take the governments case to
the people in a debate in the House
of Commons Wednesday.
Evening star., 1944-12-16

First 1t. Lindsay M. Sylvester, Sd,
B-29 pilot the son of Maj. Gen. and
Mrs. Lindsay M. Sylvester of 1904
Thirty-seventh street NV.
1t. Tennyson was one of 10men
who survived a B-29 water landing
In returning from the Tokyo raid,
Evening star., 1944-12-16
9th Army Reinforces Reich Drive;
Yanks Prepare for Jap Attacks
After Easy Mindoro Landings
Troops, Tanks Put
Ashore 155 Miles
From Manila
BULLETIN.

Domei, the japanese news
agency, reported under a Ma
Mia dateline today that waves
of American bombers again
raided the Philippines capital
this morning, Tokyo time. 1t
claimed business and residen-
tial districts were bombed
"indiscriminately," but al
legged the population re
manned calm and collected"
Evening star., 1944-12-16

Two Washington Army flyers who
were forced down at sea while re-
turning from Super Fortress at
tacks on Japan have been rescued
Evening star., 1944-12-16

T1Oo additional men from the
District area hare been reported
killed in this Ddr. See "On
the Honor Roll, Page Az.
Evening star., 1944-12-16

tsee WESTERN FRONT. P. A-4D
Evening star., 1944-12-16

tSee CIVIL SERVICE, Page A-40
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Herbert Stephens: Sarah, Agnes
Holland; Rebecca, Kathryn Nc
Cabe; Joseph, Clayton Ringler;
Rita. Eugene Caball; Ahner, Jo-
shua James Murray; first shep-
herd, Wilbur Lathbury; second
shepherd, Leon Taylor; angel,
Jane Scott; Mary, Nina Tingle;
1rst voice, Jack Hastings; second
voice. Estinia Daisey. The Youth
Fellowship choir. under the direc-
tion of Mrs. Elmer West, furnished
the music. with Miss Grace John
son at the pipe organ.
Mrs. Peter whaley, assisted by
Mrs. A. Edward Stevens, had
charge of the program. The cos
tunes were in charge OF Mrs. Dali
ton Blades and Mrs. William Ste
phens.
Christmas carollers met at the
church at six O'Clock on Christ
mas morning and went through the
town singing carols. The church
band accompanied them, under the
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
FELTON,

A Christmas party was held in
the l. o. o. F. Hall, Wednesday
evening. sponsored by the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire
Company. The evening was en-
joyed by all in playing games, and
later refreshments were served.
Miss Florence Hugg spent the
Christmas holidays with relatives
and friends in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sharp and
son. Jimmy, were Sunday guests
at a Christmas dinner held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Sharp in Frederick.
Mrs. w. B. Macklin is spending
the holiday season at the home of
her daughter and family, Mrs. Hen
ry Vogeler, in Rye, n. Y.
Miss Salena Hates, of Whining
ton, has been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Kates.
Mrs. Dorsey Torbert and Mr..
Fred Thomas. of Harrington, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Preston Hobbs and daughter at
Richmond, Va. Mrs. Torbert was
accompanied home with Mrs.
Hobb and daughter for the holiday
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Eaton and
Miss Elma Eaton spent the
Christmas holiday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carney ana
family, of Richardson Park.
Miss Betty Berry. of SeafOrd.
spent the holiday season with her
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Ber-
ry.
Miss Ruth Jester and Mrs. James
of Wilmington. were holi-
day guests of their parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ashton Jester.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
MAGNOLIA

The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service will be entertained by
the new president. Mrs. Ruth Da-
Wis, on Tuesday evening, January
2, instead of Monday as usual The
new officers will be installed an6
committees appointed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gourley and
daughter, Arlene, were guests on
Sunday of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Hill, and on Christ
mas day they were guests of. his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Gourley, and other guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Bostic, of
Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Knight en-
tertained on Christmas day, Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Knight and daugh-
ter, Mary Ann, of Edgemoor Gar
dens; Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Demp-
sey, of Baltimore. and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. C. Dempsey. of Kennedyville.
Maryland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hazel Roe were
guests on Christmas day of Miss
Myrtle Jefferson. of Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Moore
entertained on Christmas day her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F.
Clute. Mrs. E. A. Shipley and son,
Charles, and Miss Betty Ann Clute.
of Wyoming.
Mrs. Lida Wooten, of Frankford.
was Christmas guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Wooten.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Jackson
spent the Christmas holidays with
Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Jackson, of
Lancaster. Pa.
Mrs. Freda Dybeck and son. AL
fred, spent Christmas with Mr..
md Mrs. Russell Virden.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hazel. of
Cranberry, n. j., were guests of
Ter parents. Mr.. 'and Mrs. A. b.
Smith, on Christmas day, and the
after returned home with them
or several days. !
Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Roe accom- !
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Meredith
IcGinnis, of Wyoming, were re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Short, of Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. V. Hearn. of
spent Christmas with .
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. McIlvaine.
Mrs. Mollie Milbourne had
Christmas dinner with her sister.
Mrs. H. r. Walker. of Dover.
Taylor Warren. of Rochester
College, n. Y. spent the holidays
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

direction of Mr.. Walter Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard McLaugh-
lin, of Merton, Pa. came down on
Saturday for her mother. Mrs.
Maggie Pepper, who has gone to
spend the winter with them. The
three OF them spent Saturday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
w. Wilgus and daughter. Mrs. Net
tie West, who served their Christ
mas dinner at that time
Mrs. Mary C. Law was able to
attend church twice on Sunday.
December "a, for the first time
since September "a. Her guests in
the afternoon were Mr.. and Mrs.
Vance Lynch, of Clarksville. They
also called on Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Lynch to- see Mrs. Lynch who re-
Gently underwent an operation at
st. Joseph Hospital.
Mr.. Harry Gray is now doing
very nicely since his return from
Milford Hospital where he under
went an operation recently.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

with his mother here at the home
of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Reed and
sons, Harry and Ronnie. were the
guests on Sunday of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed.
]. H. Waller, of Palmyra. N. j.,
spent several days last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Jackson.
Mrs. Clara Wharton, who has
been visiting for several weeks in
Philadelphia, has returned to the
home of Mrs. Ethel Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds,
of Baltimore, spent the holidays
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Wright.
Mrs. John Schmick underwent
an operation at Kent General Hos
pital on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Johnson were
Christmas guests of their son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
B. Spurry, of Frederick.
Christmas guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl. B. Anderson were H. P. Ander-
sui, VI lIcHlOIi, ~. D., anu MI. anu
Mrs. William A. Hayes and chill
dren, Patricia and Barbara, of
Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Roe enter
tanned on Christmas day. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Balsch and children,
Spencer and Harold, of Chase.
Md; and Mrs. William Roe. of
Rising Sun. The Roe's received
word last week that Pfc. William
Roe was in a hospital in Hawaii
with broken jaw, the results of
a recent bombing on the Island of
where he has been sta
toned with the Quartermaster De-
partment for several months.
Mrs. ]. w. Roe. of Dover. spen.
Christmas with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. Z. Failing.
Stanley J. Warren, RM. SIC. is
spending a ten-day leave with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Warren. Another son, Robert d. :
Warren. S. &c. of Rhode Island.
spent the weekend with his par
ents.
Miss Helen Warren. of Philadel-
phia. was guest over the holidays
of her family.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
HARRISON

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell, of
Highlands. N. j., spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Warrington.
Mrs. Benjamin Chamberlin, of
the Brandywine Sanitarium, is
home for ten days at this writing
greeting her many friends.
Mr.. Harvey Penuel and family
spent Sunday and Christmas day
with Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Legates
in Wilmington. helping to devour
a nice fat turkey.
Miss Annabelle Prettyman, of
Delaware University, Newark, is
spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Prettyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Donovan,
of Redden, were Sunday afternoon
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Veasey.
Mr.. George A. Rust entertained
at 2 O'Clock Christmas day at a
turkey dinner the following guests:
Rev. and Mrs. Ward Mills, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Simpler, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. F. Mason. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Veasey. of HarbesOn; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Prince and Mr..
Princes mother. and Mrs. Estelle
Short, all of Wilmington. After a
very social time, including games,
refreshments of ice cream, cake
and cookies were bountifully
served.
On Christmas day. Mrs. Virginia
McIlvain entertained at a turkey
dinner a number of guests. includ-
ing her parents. Rev. and Mrs. j.
p. George. of Marydel.
Cpl. Charles E. Warrington. of
Camp Gruber. Oklahoma. is spend
ing the Christmas holidays with his