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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09
US. Third Army Batters Way From
House to House in Capitol of Saar
Maxi -ASace
Front Yields
to Allies
lRy the Associated Pressl

U. S. Third Army infantry bat
tered from house to house today
cross the Saar River in Sarregue.
mines as American artillery ham
mered charred Saarbrucken, the
Saarlsnd's industrial capital.
To the south the German Alsa.
tian front was yielding before the
drive Of the U. S. Seventh Army.
which advanced to within Az miles
OF the Reich frontier and pounded
the Siegfried line with heavy guns.
American fighterbombers smashed
at the Nazi escape bridge over the
Rhine at Neuf Braisach.
1t. Gen. George 5. Patton's third
I my beat against a number OF
smoldering Saar Valley steel towns
as fighterbombers dashed at Ger.
man positi MS all the way from
Merzig to Saarbrucken. The Amer
leans were only about two miles
from Saarbrucken.
To the north. Patton's Goth Divi.
sion battered bcck a determined
Nszi counterattack above Saar-
lantern and eliminated 12 more
S.egfried line pillboxes in a slow,
gouging drive.
Farther north the U. S. First
Army captured two new heights
near the Roer River. The British
Second and American Ninth Army
'front.' were unchanged, but a tre-
mendous artillery duel continued
Two Russian armies frightened
the ws Of a giant armored wise
from the north and south against
Budapest. The Nazis said troops
OF the Second Ukraine Army had
broken through to the Danube
north of the Hungarian capital
after q three-day tank drive from
captured Hatyan. The third Tx
raine Army less than - miles to
the south. increase its pressure
amid reports of wholesale defec-
tens by Hungarian defenders OF
the city.
Berlin said Vacs. Is miles north.
east OF Budapest. fell TO the Rus
SLAMS in hard f.hting.
British eighth Army troops in
Italy. driving rapidly for compile.
ton OF the enlightenment OF Faenza.
captured San Prospero. a mile and
a half west OF the Bologna -Rimini
highway stronghold, in three-mile
advance through bitter resistance.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

are converging on strategic Ormoc
from three directions and are ham.
mering the trapped Japanese { ON
all sides with light and heavy ar
tillery
Troops Of the nth division which
sloshed ashore In surprise land
ing advanced two miles to- the out
skirts OF Ormoc Port Five miles
south OF the nth boachhead, the
7th Division pushed beyond the
Palanas River TO ta'e Balogo and
inland high ground north Of the
Tabgas River
other Yanks are within six miles
OF the west coast to the northeast
after taking Mahonag mountain
pass 10 miles west OF Burauen-
Moving south from Cargara Bay
the Yank 32nd Division cleared
up bypasscd enemy pockets and
moved beyond the Lcyte River
about three miles south OF the
north coast
Gen. chen Cheng now Chinese
minister OF war. reported his Goun-
ter-attacking troops have virtual.
" pushed the Japanese out or
Kwcichow province In South Chi
ma where tho Japanese threaten tho
Burma Road citadel OF Kwciyang
Tho retreating Japanese are being
pushed in the area of Inning
DAWN pass. northeast Of the
Fwangsi border town ~ Liuchai,
after being routed frQIi Tuhshan
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09
Aid to 60 Primarily to Countries
Ravaged, Plundered by War

answer His glance fell on me,
and got up.
Mr.. Burgomaster," ] said, "the
answer is that the Allies are too
7 lch occupied with trying 10 bring
relief 10 the suffering peoples in
the areas OF Belgium and France
devastated by the German armies. -
The burgomaster's face famed
crimson and he shot back
That's rot true There has been
no such devastation,
MIR. Burgomaster.' your scribe
retorted- I'm telling you that I've
just come from a devastated zone
where there are long lines OF refu-
gees. People are dropping dead
from hunger and privation."
For a few seconds there was 2
great silence. and then my col.
leagues started 70 clap their hands.
His excellency was At 20 be tied.
Xmas & year round toys, staniey's
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09
War In Brief

ny IIIV Nd0OVIHIVU TTtbbJ
Western Front - Third Army
fights house TO house IN SarrGsuc.
mines across Saar River lank
Fetillery smashes a Saarbructeu.
Germans yield on Alsatian front
Eastern Front-Red Army vice
closes on Budapest. Hungarian de
tenders reported quitting.
italian Front - Allies continue
slow progress In long and hard.
fought Bologna drive.
Pseifle-Superforts raid Tokyo
again; Japs admit earthquake dam.
age to war plants. Chinese score
successes In kwelchow Province
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09
Jabs Caught IN Yank Death Trab
individuals Buy $4,000 in
Bonds But $15O,OOO Needed

Report OF Z, F, and G bonds
sold TO individuals in the Sixth War
Loan drive today shows an increase
Of $4,000, but it will take nearly
$4,000 more to reach the quota
that has been set for Ypsilanti
Money put in war bonds make the
best Christmas gifts OF all, be,
cause that money will help to in
sure future Christmas seasons that
can be spent in peace, bond sales
men point out.
Corporation bonds also increased
slightly since the last report, but
nearly $4,000 more will be need
ed to reach the quota.
Women Successful
During each War Bond Drive the
Women's organizations OF Ypsilanti
have willingly assumed what SEEM
ed TO be a large quota and each
time they have had their quota over
subscribed.
According to Miss Janet Renton
chairman, their quota for this Sixth
War Loan will also be over sub
scribed. To achieve a goal OF $780,.
900, Miss Renton has the support OF
II women representing the Won
ems Study Club, Ladies Literary
Club, Business and Professional
Women. Huron Navy Mothers
OAR, Mothers OF Men in Service
Child Study Club, Rebekahs and
Eastern Star.
Calling on friends and neighbors,
after first having subscribed gen.
erously themselves. these workers
have reported sales totaling approx,
ipately $4,000 and they have ex-
pressed determination to exceed
their quota again as in the past
Like other consistent workers, the
representatives of women's organ.
izations are deserving OF highest
praise for their excellent coopera-
tion in this drive for victory.
Nearing Quota
The senior class of Ypsilanti High
School Is rapidly approaching its
quota OF $4,000 in the Sixth War
Bond Drive. Thursdays and Fri
days totals brought the class up
to s41,600.
Competition in the three senior
homerooms seems TO grow daily,
but room 205 still retains the lead,
turning in a total of $500 during
the two day period. They have
reached 20 per cent participation
High salesman for Thursday was
Jacqueline McIlhsrgie, and for Fri.
day. Anna Marie Stein.
Homeroom 213 followed with a
total OF $500 in the two days and
had S4.S per cent participation.
High statesmen were George Daw-
son and Jack Jacobson. Room
3O3 accounted for 81 200 and had 100
per cent participation. High sales
men were Betty Lou Clark and FL
len Camp.
War Bond Program
The Ninth Grade social studies
class OF Roosevelt High School pre-
scented an assembly Friday for all
students in the school having
bought or sold a war bond, Chair.
man OF the assembly was Richard
McElroy, who is student director
OF the Sixth War Bond Drive In
the school.
Included in the program were
two motion pictures. "Everybody's
War and Mission Accomplished.
Donald Sevey, high salesman OF the
seventh grade gave the students a
pep talk and letter from the Phil
ippines, written by the uncle OF
two students, Muriel and Raymond
Wolf, was read by Marlene Hutton.
Roosevelt High School has topped
its quota OF 100000 in this drive.
TIC date, the totals are $34, 900. The
seventh grade has pledged an ad-
ditional $4,000 before the drive
closes in the school, December 10.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09
IL WEATHER FORECAST

Lower Michigan-Snow flurries
and rather cold tonight and Sun
Gav.
Highest Temperature yesterday
81. lowest last night 80.
Highest temperature one year
ago today, 80: lowest, 81
Highest temperature this date
in last 70 years, 55 in 1885; lowest
5 in 1875.
The sun sets today at SOL p. m.
aud rises Sunday at s:49 a. m.
The moon sets today at sos
J. m. and rises Saturday at 337 a.
N.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

STOCKHOLM -AP-A dispatch
from Helsinki said Archbishop
Erkki Kaila Of Finland died bdav
at tho age OF n. He was appointed
In 1895,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

LOS ANGELES-AP - The re.
turn Of Antonio Icaza, forgetful
witness in the Tommy Dorsey as
sault trial, to his native Panama
has been delayed because Mexico
does not want him terrying on its
soil. Manuel Aguilar, Mexican con-
sui here. said his Office could not
clear the Panamanians travel
through Mexico to Panama City
by plane because he was booked on
suspicion of perjury.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

CASPER, Nyo.-AP- Former
Gov. B. b. Brooks, OF Wyoming
died Friday night in Memorial Hos
pit4l, where he had been under
treatment since last Monday for
bronchial pneumonia. lie was Sc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

For the First Ladies Boston Cook
Book" 1000, 900 sold. SANKEY'S.
Adv. 1909
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

INSTITUTIONAL The full
force OF propaganda was set In mo-
ton today TO combat manpower
shortages as new calls came from
the Army for vitality needed winter
eouipment. Chairman Mead ID
N.Y. OF the Senate War lnvestigat-
ing Committee told reporters that
voluntary methods, including ap-
peaIs to public patriotism, will meet
current needs for war workers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09
Old Newsboys of Ypsilanti
Working on Christmas List

and pop at the wrestling match
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09
Congress Today

(By Associated Press)
Senate and House in recess un-
til noon Monday.
Senate and House conferees meet
on flood control bill-exec-10 a.
m. (EWT.
Senate immigration Committee
considers nomination OF Ugo Ca
rusi TO be commissioner OF immi-
grafton -exec-10:30 a. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

Xmas & year round toys, Stanley's
Adv. 1909
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

See GooDFELLOWS-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

Observation-Disclosures more
than a week remaining in the sixth
war loan drive, the Treasury now
has s14,052 100000 in the vault,
s52,000,000 more than the goal
Huge investments by corporations
carried the total figure over the top
earlier than Treasury officials
would have liked. The campaign to
sell bonds to individuals is still in
full swing, and is far from its goa,.
individuals Corporations
&c, 2, G bonds) &c, 214, ga, 1890
$o23,O00.OO $475, 900
4s8.o86.00 3o9,928.5o
I34,9I4.OO I65,07l.50
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

SAN SALVADOR, FL Salvador
AP-Opponents of the government
OF President Col. Osmin Aguirre
fired on police in an outbreak yes
terday. killing several policemen
and wounding national guards and
customs officials. Participants In
the uprising we're arrested and
their arms seized.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

See GRAFT Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

INTERNATIONALLY bill to
create eight wartime five-star Ar.
my and Navy commanders, equal
in rank to British field marshsls.
has passed the House. Chairman
Vinson (D-Va) OF the Naval Com
mittee said in brief debate which
preceded yesterdays voice vote
that. every other major power has
these ranks and sit is essential on
the basis of the size OF our Army
and Navy"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

NEW YORK-AP-The Statue OF
Liberty will be relighted as a VIC
tory signal when Germany or Japan
surrenders, George A. Palmer. SUI
perintendent OF the national monu-
ment announced today. The sta
tues torch has been dark since
America entered the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-09

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mel
son, President Roosevelt's personal
representative who is returning to
the United States from Chungking'
arrived here today where he con-
ferred with Prime Minister John
Curtin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12
By Florence 8. Berrvuan

y
Opening of the seventh Metropoli-
tan State Art Contest at the Nat
ural History Building, United States
National Museum on November 8,
followed by that of the Corcoran
Alumni and Students Sales Exhibi-
ton at the Corcoran Gallery of Art
November 4, placed before the public
two of the largest shows seen in
Washington in some months. The
first, which remains through Novem-
Der Is, comprises 1926 exhibits in
many media-paintings in oil and
water color, pastels, graphic arts,
sculpture, miniatures and metal
craft. The Corcoran exhibition,
which closes November 20, has more
than 100 works in the same range of
media, minus metalcraft. Both
shows offer variety also in subject
matter and technique.
AS Is usually the case with group
exhibitions, each of these shows has
good and pleasing works, also a
number which are mediocre and a
minority with no discernible merit.
This is not surprising when one
considers the difficulty any jury ex-
periences in selecting the best works
out of hundreds presented for in
spection. Considerable effort is re-
quired to focus eyes and judgment
on a different work every few min
utes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12
Education
Continued From Page C-19

charge, or two years of end of war
whichever is later. All studying or
training must be completed within
seven years after the end of the war
Charge Against Future Bonus
The CT bill provides that any bene-
fits veteran collects, or which are
paid on his account, shall be de-
Quoted from any future World War
II bonus that Congress might enact.
This poses a problem which each
veteran must solve according to his
own conscience, because one purpose
of the generous provisions of the
bill is to eliminate any need or
demand for large general bonus
later on.
If the bill succeeds in forestalling
a new bonus, those who pass up the
present benefits will not be able to
collect them later.
Tax Exemption-The final pay
off of major significance is probably
the Federal income tax exemption
on all payments received under the
provisions of this law. A veteran
studying II months q year to COM
plete q four-year course in three
years could receive up to 1856 a
year in tuition and subsistence bene-
fits, but even II he had other taxable
income, this entire sum would be
exempt from Federal taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12
Artists Of WASHINGTON
And Vicinify

The Metropolitan State Art Con-
test. held under auspices of the Dis
trict of Columbia Chapter, American
Artists Professional League, as
sisted by the Entire Nous Club, is
predominantly conservative and
should appeal to the public. The
crowd of visitors which viewed it
last week end indicated that it does.
Its size and range offered substan-
tial opportunities to local artists to
show their works, and II prizes do
mated by The Evening Star and
Washington merchants were tangi-
BILE incentives.
Consequently, 1t is regrettable that
some of the prizes were bestowed
upon works which many people will
find it difficult to believe are the best
of their classes on view. The writer
considers 4 of the II prizes open to
question. The winners of the two
water-color prizes deserved them for
their total displays rather than for
the paintings specified. 1t. Jack
Bachelor, who won The Evening
Stars prize Of $100 for his railroad
Yard" has two other paintings on
view. Ruth Perkins Stafford shows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12
COrcOran Sales
Exhibition

More than 60 Corcoran alumni
and advanced students have con-
tributed to the show, which fills
the special exhibition room and the
atFium cases. 1t includes traditional
paintings and sculpture, a few nom
objective works and fairly large
number which range between the
two extremes.
Since one Of the two stated pur-
poses of the exhibition is to present
to possible purchasers the oppor-
tunity to see and buy works de-
signed for the home and priced
within the reach of the majority of
home owners, it is logical to Judge
this show from the standpoint of
the layman. Generally he will look
for pleasant subject matter, fresh
color and good craftsmanship. Ex-
periments per sc are of little or no
interest to the average oerson. In
most instances the artists have rec
ognized the public's liking for pleas
ing subjects.
About half Of the large oils and
water colors are landscapes, street
scenes and marines. Flowers and
still life arrangements are numer-
Gus and include many bright and
cheerful offerings for homes. Among
those noted are oils by Helena Hall,
Mignon Atchison, Ida Doyle Coe
with . lovely color scheme of tur-
quoise blue, violet and Yellow, and
Ines Leinbach's two flower arrange
ments on one canvas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12
By Leila MechIin.


The exhibition of paintings by
Navy combat artists which opened
in the Arts Club, 20l7 I street NV,
fortnight ago to continue to the
end of the present week, admirably
supplements that set forth in the
Corcoran Gallery of Art last Febru-
airy under the same auspices-the
Public Relations Office of the Navy
Department. Not only does it evil
dence constancy on the part of the
artists represented but also a wild
enlng OF activities. No longer have
we two ocean Navy" but one
which sails and sweeps the seven
seas; and where the Navy goes,
there go the combat artists.
All OF the four represented in the
current exhibition signed up in 1912
for general duty, but on account of
high standing in their chosen pro-
1eSSlon were soon transferred to
public relations, whereby their tai
ents could be best used. All, how
ever, had combat posts assigned to
them and, in case of engagements,
have held them unf1inchingly.
Each of the exhibiting artists
Dwight Shepler, William Draper,
Albert Murray and Mitchell Jamie
son-has his own individuality, but
In matter of merit there is little
distinction to be made. Not only
have all recorded faithfully things
seen but also felt, and, incidentally.
their own delight in transcription
Obviously these paintings, produced
under the utmost difficulties, were
not done as chores, but under the
conviction of privilege, for which
reason they not only carry convic-
ton but stir the emotions.
Keen Sense Of Beauty
1t. Shepler and 1t. Draper both
hail from Massachusetts, and had
made enviable names for them
selves by their paintings before war
came upon us. The former is out
standing as water colorist, the
latter as painter in oils. Both
have certain virtues in common,
chief of which is keen sense of
beauty and the power to evidence
1t. 1t is in this particular that the
work OF this entire group of artists
attains to exceptional artistic height.
Also in no instance are the works
self-conscious in expression.
Lit. Murray comes from Kansas,
originally, and on entering the serv-
ice was best known as a painter of
portraits. Before going to sea he
was employed by the Navy Depart
ment to portray high officials in the
war effort. He has, however, since
served on the Caribbean patrols and
in the invasion of Southern France
to which the Navy lent much
strength. His water color NET. San
Juan, Puerto Rico" is typical.
Mitchell Jameson has also seen
active duty in widely scattered loca-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12
Seasons Largest Exhibitions on View
At Corcoran and the National Museum

two water colors, slave Quarters,
Lee Mansion which won the sec
ond prize, and Hall, the Lindens"
(the more brilliant performance
Col. Sgd Brownies Autograph.
Along the Canal. Georgetown
winner of the first prize for graphic
arts, and Belle Bellerose's two heads
in cast stone, one of which received
the first award in sculpture, are also
satisfying. Nor can one quarrel
with the metalcraft and jewelry
prizes, won by Katherine Dawson
Charles H. Stratton and Louise Mos
Ter. A very small group competed
for these.
Such long-established professional
artists organizations as the Society
of Washington Artists, Washington
Water Color Club. Arts Club, Land
scape Club and League of Ameri-
can Penwomen are represented in
the current Metropolitan State art
contest. Many competent and ap-
pealing works are shown and the
visitor will be repaid for seeking
them out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12

With the capture of the prin-
cipal remaining enemy bastion
on the Salween River front by
hard fighting Chinese troops, the
outlook has improved for an ear
ly re-opening of the Burma Road
supply line.
In the east, however, the Jap
anese closed in on Kweilin, site
of one of the major airbases given
up by the U. S. flyers before the
Jap advance. The Chinese said
their defense of Kweilin would
make it another Stalingrad.
The japanese claim they have
captured the city.
When the Japanese occupied
Hongkong, Canton and the sur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12

The principal American air
base-Kweilin was the hub for a
system of several fields before
the Japanese approach-was 10
miles south of town. Most of the
Kweilin area fields have now been
destroyed to prevent their fall
ing into the Japs' hands.
The city itself has been bombed
frequently by the japanese. and
much Of 1t is in ruins, including
all public utility plants.
The Chinese promise they will
fight the Japs house by house.
Since many buildings are con-
structed of the limestone native
to the area, they may be able to
give the enemy a lot of trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-12

on both sides of the river. Peace
time trade is principally in silk
and skins. Such industry as the
city had has either been de-
stroyed or removed to the hills.
The earliest recorded building
in Kweilin dates from the Sui
dynasty $3.50 AID. onwards).
Kweilin is served by the Honan-
Kwangsi railroad, but the sta
ton is at the suburb of Ho CHA
Den, north of town. The main
highway parallels the railroad.
The North Kwei road, leading out
OF Kweilin, connects with it and
goes thence to Changsha. Other
highways to the south and west
lead eventually to Wuchow, Liu-
chow and Kweiyang.