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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
(By the Associated Press)

(By the Associated Pressl
American forces struck out from
captured Nantes across the Loire
River today and greatly broadened
offensive operations with a thrust
aimed at a quick cleanup OF Ger
man occupation forces in south
western France.
Gen, Eisenhower headquarters
announced that Allied troops reach
cd a point 10 miles south OF Nantes.
Ths drive obviously was against
the big port OF Bordeaux on the
Garonne River. lifeline OF Southern
France.
The Allied communique stili GOV.
cred with secrecy the lightning war
fare OF 1t. Gen. Omar N. Bradley's
mechanical forces In the Paris
basin south OF the Seine. Latest
reports had Bradley's men closing
n trap on 100000 Germans In Nor
mandy by a sudden drive north
from lie Mans.
Still Holds Out
The mad commander OF 81. Maio
symbolized the ferocity OF Nazi re-
sistance at some points. Bullying
his small garrison into n suicide
stand. Col. Andreas Won Aulock
still held out In the Medieval cita-
del on the north coast OF Brittany.
The Russians opened a new drive
aimed at destroying perhaps 3O0,-
600 Germans pocketed In Estonia
and Latvia. Striking out from the
Pskov area the. Red Army shatter-
ed the Germans on a sector ~
miles wide and more than 10 miles
deep. An armored vanguard raced
past Petseri. 115 miles east OF the
Gulf Of Riga
Moscow reported that a Russian
drive forward on a l00.mile front
northeast OF besieged Warsaw may
be the greatest strategic maneuver
or the summer campaign. The Rus
slams smashed within Is miles OF
East Prussia from broken German
lines east OF the Biebrza River.
Crowd Closer
Death-dealing U. s. Liberators
have crowded closer TO Japan than
ever before, opening the enemys
Volcano Islands 10 their first heavy
attack by land-based planes.
B-24s OF the Seventh Army Air
Force sprayed Two Island. $50
miles southeast OF Tokyo. with AZ
tons OF bombs Wednesday.
The Seventh AAF recently estab-
lished an advanced base around ~
Japanese built airdrome on Saipan
Island in the Marianas, 725 miles
south OF Two.
Other Allied bombers from the
New Guinea.Australia area sank
four Japanese freighters. a coastal
vessel and n number OF smaller
craft at Halmahera Island. between
New Guinea and the Philippines.
and damaged a 2,OOO.ton freighter
See WAR PAGE 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Take it Easy! Army Jeep Not on Sale Yet

Washington, Aug. Zap For
sale: PIT boats. girdles, chewing
gum, mems underwear. camping
equipment, X rations. war plants.
jeeIs. landing craft, electric fans.
Not to mention cameras, binocu.
lars. typewriters, houses. shoes.
farm land, power plants, public ad-
dress systems, candy bars and air.
planes.
But take II easy. The jeep isn't
on the sales floor yet, nor have
girdles gone back into mass pro-
duction. This is just a preview
OF things 10 come. when the worlds
biggest variety store, owned and
operated by the L. S. government,
throws open its doors to bargain
hunters.
They're organizing It now up on
Capitol Hill, under the high.sound-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Yank Forces Strike Across Loire
Million
inFme


Hoboken, y. j.. Aug PAPA
l,l00-foot pier in the Hudson River
was almost completely destroyed
by fire which ragged about four
hours before being brought under
control early today.
Acting Fire Chief Andrew II.
Keller said the fire was of unde-
termined origin and began on a
barge which was transferring its
cargo to a ship moored at Pier No.
4. Keller said there was no indi-
cation OF sabotage. He said there
was no immediate estimate OF the
loss. but Il was unofficially report
ed at $4,000, 900.
Fourteen persons were taken 10
ST. Mary's Hospital for treatment
of burns and smoke poisoning,
while more than so others. includ-
ing flremen. we're given first aid
treatment at the scene. Keller
said none was seriously injured.
Three barges and derrick moor
&c at the pier were burned, one
OF the barges sinking. A Liberty
ship and a foreign cargo vessel
were towed to safety in the river
from the pier before flames reach
ed them, Edward l.. McFeeley. Ho-
boken police chief. reported.
Keller said the fire began at 3
o'clock last night and was brought
under control at 1880 a. IN, today.
In addition to Hoboken fire appara'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
U. S. WEATHER EoercAsr

Upper and Lower Michigan-Fair
tonight and Sunday. Cooler tonight
Highest temperature yesterday
go; lowest last night II.
Highest temperature one year
ago today Sc; lowest IS.
Highest temperature this date In
last az years 80 in 1881; lowest 81
In 1903.
The sun sets today at s:37 and
rises Sunday at $3.50.
The moon sets today at 1858 D.
n. and rises Sunday at 1855 a. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Far Fewer Auto
Stamps Sold Here

Between four and FIVE thousand
fewer automobile stamps than last
year were sold at the L. s. Post OF.
fee this year.
Automobile stamps can still he
secured at the local Office and Post
master Matthew Max advises all
drivers to purchase theirs since
the law stating that each car owner
must have one is being rigidly en-
forced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Senate Turns Thumbs Down
on Murray-Kilgore Measure

provide amply for dealing with the
problem Of the postwar unemploy-
ed and also that it will be broad
ened to deal with other phases of
reconversion."
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Carver Purchases
New Center Site

The Executive Board OF Carver
Community Association announced
the purchase OF a site on which a
new Community Center will be
placed.
The site is located in the 400
block OF First Ave.
The membership drive being car.
ried on by the Association as presi-
ent, will reach its climax August
81. An entire week OF programs
and special events has been plan.
ned.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Congress Today

(By Associated Press)
Senate, House, In recess until
noon Tuesday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Drive North From lie Mans
May Trap 100 900 Nazis;
Won AuLock Still Holds Out
Planes Strike
Japanese
Islands

Rome, Aug. 12-AP-Ths Ger
mans have withdrawn from Flor
snee, Il was announced officially
today
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

conveged Jspans stolen empire
separate and has left in It's wake sooer
CA the Philippines
homeland and at Paebang (C)
Supeorresses responsible Tor
the actions Lberators from Cen Douglas Mac
few the Philippines on three
bombngs OF Jap positions there
the battle Of At the time the Navy has an
the the island OF Guam D
Richmond Kelly Turner's
phibiou headquarters sapan island E (Inernsona)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

SPOKANE, Wash. -AP- The
right Of an automobile dealer to
demand used car as part payment
in the purchase of another ma
chine is questioned by the Office
of Price Administration In a suit
filed in federal district court to-
day. Elmer Johnston, district en-
forcement attorney for the OPA.
said he understood the SUIT was
the first Of its kind.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

MADRlD-AP- Escaped prison
ers of war and foreign laborers
have begun guerrilla warfare in
side Germany, the German press
revealed today in a dispatch from
Nazi Correspondent Werner Giles
who wrote from lin the mountains
of southern Germany"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

1882 Ford Coach for sale. InQ. 1l5
College Place Sunday. Adv. s12'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

LONDON-AP-The German "a
dio said today that Nazi patrol
boats sank one British motor tor.
pedo boat and damaged several 9th.
ers In a morning clash in the Eng.
fish Channel. There was no Allied
confirmation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12
Flashes Of
Late News

CHICAGO-INS-Ofhcials OF the
War Food Administration region
al ONCE in Chicago revealed today
that five carloads Of privately own
ed eggs, valued at $4,000 spoiled
in transit and would be condemned.
The eggs were in good condition
when sold recently by the VIA. l..
o. Pollock. regional director, said.
However, he revealed. the govern.
ment will cancel the contract with
the purchasers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

See FIRE-Page .
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

LANSING 49, AP-- Edward ].
Fry, Democratic nominee for gov.
ernor, today appointed Walter c.
Averill, Jr., new chairman of the
Democratic State Central Commit
tee, as his campaign manager to
quiet reports that leadership of the
gubernatorial campaign was to be
divided.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

See WAR Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

ISTANBUL- AP - Delayed
Romanian political leaders under
peasant party chief Juliu Manu-
have formed a provisional peace
government, according to iAforma
ton obtained today from a source
In close contact with Bucharest.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

DEARBORN-AP- Final argu.
ments in the assault and battery
case against DR.. Eugene c. Reyes.
Michigan acknowledgements, will
be presented Monday when :he cesc
will be resumed before Judge
George A. Bedding, in municipal
court here.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

LONDON-AP-Flying bomb at
tacks on London and the southern
counties increased from midnight
until after dawn today. with the as
saults in the south heavier than
they have been for some time.
Some OF the robots appeared to BIZ
coming in from new route over
the French coast from behind Bou.
logne.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

WILDWOOD. n. j. JNS -
Flames destroyed an entire block OF
business houses and summer resi-
dences in the heart OF Wildwood's
boardwalk section today, bringing
an estimated loss Of half million
dollars.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

NEW ORLEANS-AP- A new
type rescue boat, sturdy enough to
be dropped from plane by para.
chute from high attitudes. has been
developed by Higgins Industries.
Inc, OF New Orleans, and officials
said several hundred" are being
rushed to completion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-12

MOSCOW -AP- The wailing
OF $4,000 mourners swelled over
Lublin as the Polish committee of
National Liberation carried out a
huge mass for the victims who
died in the Nazi determination
camp there, Soviet dispatches from
that city said today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
frankie Sinatra Takes
Plane To See Roosevelt

NEW YORK, Sept. %. - up -
Frank Sinatra, boarding a plane
for Washington where he said he
had an appointment with President
Roosevelt, raised his voice in poll
teal song today.
The singer said he hoped his first
meeting with the President con-
cerned the political campaign be
cause I'd like to do all I can"
The radio and film singer said
the invitation to meet the Presi-
dent had been extended to him and
to Toots Shor, New York City res
taurant owner, by Robert E. Han
negan, Democratic national chair
man. He did not give any reason
for the appointment.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
RUSSIANS REAFFIRM
OCCUPATIONAL PLAN

LONDON, Sept. 2s.-cR-1n the.
first detailed Soviet comment on.
postwar plans for defeated Ger
many, TASS reaffirmed today that
the Tripower European Advisory
commission proposed three sepa-
rate zones Of occupation, but de-
MED there was any plan under dis
cussion for cutting Germany into
small states.
In Moscow broadcast, the Of
fetal Russian news agency Jump
ed into the discussion which has
developed since the disclosure
from Washington that President
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
Old Belt Marts Open;
Prices Show Decline
By The Associated Press

Auction sales began on lin
tied scale on sixteen Old Belt to-
bacco markets In North Carolina
and Virginia yesterday, with av-
erage prices showing decline OF
from on eto two cents pound for
most good quality grades COM
pared with last years opening,
the War Food Administration and
the Virginia and North Carolina
departments Of agriculture said.
VIA said that despite increases
Of from three to eight cents
pound for a few lower quality Of
ferings, the general average was
somewhat below last years open
ing day averages. All markets are
operating under 43 IL cents a
pound ceiling set by the Office Of
Price Administration, compared
with IL cents last year.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
Truck Driuer Cleared
In Fatal Accident Here

David Galloway, 51-year-old Ne
gro Of near Winnabow, charged
with nanslaughter in connection
with the death Of Allen Hudson, 81,
when he struck him with a pickup
truck at the corner of Front and
Market Streets Monday morning,
was cleared Of all charges in Re-
corder's court yesterday.
Previously a. co-oner's jury term
ed the accident unavoidable.
Lee Stanley Flynn, Jr., Of Maj
fit Village and E. ]. Bellamy of
Hickman's Crossroads, were up for
two additional charges each of auto
theft. The cases were continued un-
til today and bond was set at $500
in each case.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
LEGION TO MAIL
OUT NEWSPAPERS

A motion for the post 70 pay
for and mail Wilmington news
papers to the veterans hospitals
in North Carolina and South Car
DINA was passed by the Ameri-
can Legion in its weekly meeting
at the Legion home at Third and
Dock streets last night.
Plans are going forward for the
opening ceremonies of the newly
remodeled American Legion home
Just as soon as renovations can
be finished, but the exact date Of
opening has not yet been deter
mined.
The Wilmington navy mothers
club has been invited to use the
building at its convenience when
ever the remodeling is completed.
Many varied activities pertinent
to the welfare Of veterans of
World Wars I and II were dis
cussed in the meeting.
G. W. Miller, Leonard O'Neil
and T. D. Sanford We're reported
to be in the Veterans hospital at
Fayetteville, and Harry Waters is
still at Oteen hospital.
Plans for the Legion-sronsored
circus On October is were report
ed progressing nicely.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
HANES DISCUSSES
BANKING CREDITS

CHICAGO, Sept. 28.-tR-Rob-
ert Hanes, Winston-Salem, N. c.,
former American Bankers Asso-
citation president, declared today
bank credit would be given every
competent man, firm or corpora
ton that needs bank credit for
some constructive purpose that
serves the private enterprise econ
omy of this country"
IF man has character and ca
pacity but is short on collateral,
let's stick by him." Hanes said.
ut was character and know how
that built this country in times
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
City Briefs
OPENINGS

The Postoffice department
las openings in Washington for
typists ard stenographers> at
salaries of $1,752 and $1,97O.SS
for the duration and six
months, it was announced here
yesterday. It was understood
that many such appointments
may be permanent and that at
tractive living accommodations
will be arranged by the de-
partment. Men and women are
eligible. Applicants should call
at room 224, Postoffice build
ing, or write postoffice inspec-
tor, Wilmington. Do not call
the postmaster.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
CONFERENCES

Baby conferences will be re-
opened ut the Nesbitt Courts
community building and In the
clinic rooms at Lake Forest
school. Confer ences at the
community building will be
held ut $3.50 p. m. the first and
third Tuesday of each month;
and at the clinic rooms on the
second ard fourth Tuesday in
each month ut $3.50 p. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
EMPLOYMENT CEILINGS

CHARLOTTE, Sept. 28.- R =
State Manpower Director DR.. j.
S Dorton said tonight employment
ceilings for approximately $4,000
North Carolina retail stores would
be raised 20 per cent for the pc
riod Of Nov. to Jan. to handle
IN anticipated holiday business
rush.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
REVIVAL SERVICES

The Shiloh Baptist church,
Fender county, Wilmington as
ISOLATION, announces that It
has secured the services Of DR..
Earle L. Bradley, pastor Of
Calvary Baptist church, Will
mington, for its annual revival
which begins Monday night 1t
8 o'clock and will continue
through Sunday night, October
8.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
ORGANIZE CHURCH

OKCANIZE CHUNCH
The organization of the Maj
fit Village Baptist church will
be at the Baptist chapel on the
Shipyard boulevard Sunday at
S p. m. Those taking part on
the program will be Rev. Earl
Bradley. Rev. G. Carl Lewis
and Rev. C. E. Baker.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
FOOD STAMP CHANGE

Effective October l, Will
mington grocerymen will be
required to place all food
stamps on stickers, instead Of
in envelopes, when depositing
them at city banks. The stick
ers are available at the New
Hanover War Price and Ra-
tioning board office. Each
sticker will. carry 100 stamps
and is the same as used by
gasoline dealers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
FARM CONFERENCE

RALEIGH, Sept. o. up - al
farm and industry conference to be
attended by 100 leaders in each
field will be held at N. c. State
College October 5-6, Dean, !. Q
Schaub announced today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
FALSE TEETH
That Loosen
Need Not Embar,s.

Many wearers of false teeth 49,.
tered real embarrassment beca nave sut
plate dropped, slipped or WahSf. theft
Just the wrong time. Do not TS d
fear OF this happening to Won 1--WE u
sprinkle little FASTEETH, tbs !ua
line (non-acid) powder. on your al aka
Holds false teeth more firmly. 81 p'ste'
feel more comfortable. Does no NJ sney
Checks plate odor" (denture bro SOU,
Get FASTEETH at any drug stow rSea0l.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29

Phil Kennamer (abovt) who was
paroled from a 25-year prison SEN
tence for manslaughter in Oklaho-
ma. has been killed In action while
serving as a paratrooper In
France. He was convicted in the
Thanksgiving Day killing Of social
ly prominent John F. Gorre.. It
Tulsa in 1894. ZAP wirephoto).
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29

when collateral and capital were
short. The very same qualities will
make America a stronger country
in the postwar period"
AS chairman Of the A. B. A.
postwar small business credit
commission, Hanes addressed a
meeting of representatives of the
state bankers associations of Illi-
nois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska.
New Mexico, North Dakota, South
Dakota and Wisconsin.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29

The Kukenaam waterfalls, in
British Guiana, are the highest in
the world. rising to height OF
1000 feet.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
PICNIC SPREAD

The Cape Fear Presbyterian
church at Shipyard boulevard
and Vance street will have =
picnic spread dinner tonight at
s o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29

Roosevelt's cabinet was sn,i+ =.
the question of how harsh 1--we over
terms should be after tho - peace
tional surrender. oiicondi.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29

Screwworms, which infest t h e
wounds Of animals, cause livestock
growers an annual loss Of $4,000
900, the U. S. Department OF Agri-
culture estimates.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-09-29
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-19

anniversary of the hour that my spirit left my
body. 1 could take earthly possessions with
mel was compelled to leave them to you
my unknown heir-your hour will come and
you will follow me. In your brief span Of life,
enjoy the glittering symbols of the world which
I have renowned"
Beneath the note was the enigmatic verse:
Find the number beneath the vine:
The sparkling gems forthwith are thine.
Find the number; its rhyme IS mine
The Ho dsons weren't vercifiers. They were
a tight-llpped pair who from Liverpool,
ENGLAND, more than a half century ago. They
were so uncofnmuncative that nobody even knew
how they accumulated their money. But they
were well supplied with whimsy.
Their prankshness was disclosed in the dis
position of their wealth. Some of it lay openly
II drawers, but more carefully tucked away,
with only maps in the style of Captain Kidd and
and his pirates to indicate the location.
One OF the maps led to cache of $500 in
gold coins, some so old and that the collec-
ton has humismatists value of S5400. But
another map is a battling sketch that so far
has brought forth only disappointment and fatigue
TO all OF the searchers.
The only heirs the cousins Robert Hold
son, Of New Westminster British Columbia, and
his sisters Mrs. Agnes Norton and Miss Mar
garet Hodson. They reached Portland soon after
Thomas Hodson's death and went Immediately
to the house to find out in what shape their
cousins had left their affairs.
They soon learned.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-19

4 EGAL history is full OF curious estates
left by prankiSh persons. But few have
-cQualed, for bizarre humor and origin
atty, that of James and Thomas Hodson, bachelor
brothers of Portland, Ore
In a setting as eerie as the old house on the
Hudson where John Willard laid the scene for
his mystery thriller, 'The Cat and the Canary"
the heirs of the Hodson brothers are embarked
a treasure hunt that is strange as the
plot of the wellknown stage hit.
The story of 1.-THE Cat and the Canary" as
produced on Broadway in 1922, concerns the will
of a crotchety old who abhorred his rela-
tives. He left instructions that his will be sealed
until exactly 20 years after his death. When 1t
read in the dead of night in the home where
he died, it was found that the sole beneficiary
girl who was the only descendant to bear
his surname. She received further directions,
in cryptic verse, as to just where Sic would
find the most valuable legacy of all, a sapphire
and ruby necklace.
The HodSonS made no will But what they
did, in effect, was to leave hoardings of unG--
termined proportions to three cousins their rs
ural heirs but in such a manner that tie -
hcrtance was tantamount to game of hideard-
seek, cued by cabalistic maps and notations ti,aC
only deepened the mystery.
For years the brothers lived in secluson to-
gcther in two-story house propped against a
hill on Canyon Road. There were rumors that
they were rich, but nobody had any idea how
much cash they had amassed In fact nobody
knows yet because Thomas and James, who died
two years ago, planned it that way perhaps
a last grim gesture of rebellion against society.
In "The Cat and the Canary" old Cyrus
Candy Vests rebellion thwartcd his relatives for
two decades and none of them knew who the
lucky would be. After the will finally was
read, Annabelle West, the heress received a
letter telling her the whereabouts of the neck
lace. Alone in crealy room, she read:
ITO my heir man or wonlan-as you read
this-pause and reflect that this is the twentieth
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-19

Mattresses, Old Pants and n
Stove Have Yielded Part of the
Hoard of the Prankish Bache-
Tor Brothers Who Cut Each
Others Hair and Collected
Razor Blades, But Cryptic
Maps Point TO Greater Caches,
and the Hunt Goes On.