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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
keep Going!"

An overseas correspondent of the New York
Sun writes of an American outfit in Normandy
which sent this message back to its COM
mander: 1--WE have reached our objective.
What next?"
ITO hell with detectives" the commanding
officer replied. Keep going!''
The officers name is not given. But he
may well have coined a slogan that will be
as enduring as Damn the torpedoes-full
speed ahead!"or Don't give up the ship"
Perhaps he didn't have military logic on his
side. Even the rankest amateur strategist can
see that such an order might achieve chaotic
results. But he certainly had the right idea.
And the officer issued the order at the right
time to give both military and civilian spirits
shot in the arm. Rightly or wrongly, people
had been wondering about the Allied offensive
in France. They had been wondering about
correspondents stories that the Paris time
table was weeks behind schedule, and that
command. They contrasted our slow progress
with the Russian powerhouse advance.
Then the tanks started rolling in Normandy,
and the enemy lines began to buckle. The in
fantry was on the move, again measuring its
daily progress in miles. And an anonymous
officer told his men, ITO hell with detectives
keep going"
The words and the spirit are typically Amer.
lean. Perhaps we've read and heard too much
about the WEAKNESS and homesckness Of our
troops. They are both, Of course. They don't
like war. They haven't been brought up on
fanatical tales Of the glory of dying for an
emperor or fuehrer. But when fighting has
to be done they do it, and do it WELL Ameri-
cans have always been like that. We have good
reason to be proud that we've never been
licked in a war.
ITO hell with objectives-keep going!''
That's a sound sentiment for us at home to
keep in mind, toe. None Of US has time to
stop and watch to see when Germany is going
to topple, and in what direction.
II the enemy is off balance and groggy with
inner dissension, that's the time to keep going
and hit harder-here in America as well as
In France Italy and the Pacific.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
With Ernie Pyle

all it's brown clad inhabitants
snese of last minute sitting in 81
lence before the holocaust.
The first planes of the mass on
slaught came over little before
10 am. They were the fighters and
dvie bombers. The main road run
ming crosswise in front Of us was
their bomb line They were to bomb
only on the far side Of that road
Our kickoff infantry had been
pulled back few hundred yards
this side Of the road. Everyone in
the area had been given the srtict-
est orders to be in foxholes, for
high-lvel bombers can, and do
quite excusably, make mistakes.
We were still in country so level
and with hedgeroWs so tall there
simply was no high spot-either
hill or building-from where you
could get grandstand view of the
bombing as we used to in Sicily
and Italy. So one place was as good
as another unless you went right
up and sat on the bomb line.
Having been caught too close to
these things before, l compromised
and picked farmyard about 800
yards back Of the kickoff line.
And before the next two hours
had passed I would have given
every penny, every desire, every
hope I've ever had to have been
just another 800 yards further
back.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
Safety Valve

The new Japanese cabinet has proposed
lreater freedom of expression for the people
as a means of raising moral and increasing
production. This not only suggests that the
Japs back home are not what you might call
fanatically enthusiastic about the war; but
also illustrates one of the troubles inherent in
4 wartime dictatorship.
It has been said that dictatorship is the
neatest and most efficient sort of government
to prosecute a war. This is true in limited
sense. Decisions must be made quickly, deci-
sions affecting the lives of millions which leave
no time for democratic debate. President
Roosevelt has what by peace-time American
standards are dictatorial powers. So did Lin.
coin.
But q true dictatorship, like Germany 8
and Japan's and Mussolini's, is neat and ef-
dcient only for short and victorious war.
When war drags on and things 60 bad, the
people grumble. Without free speech they have
no safety valve. So Japan belatedly is being
forced to provide one. Proably Hitler won't
But it is not likely that even his Gestapo car
contain the German peoples discomfort much
loEer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08

be screened against flies, since in certain in
virus of infantile paralysis.
During outbreaks of infantile paralysis chill
dren should be kept from indulging in exercise
that will produce exhaustion or an undue
amount of fatigue, since this has been shown
in many instances to be contributing factor
in development OF more serious form of the
disease.
Removal of tonsils and adenoids during an
epidemic or during the infantile paralysis sea-
son is communicated and should be discourag-
ed in all but exceptional cases.
Medical care early in the course of the
disease is important in assuring maximum
degree of recovery. Adequate treatment, in.
GLIDING medical care, nursing and physical
therapy can best be given in properly equipped
hospital. To assure the best medical care it is
necessary to have correct diagnosis establish
illness which is suspected of being infantile
paralyis should be kept isolated and kept at
absolute rest until they can be seen by ply
stefan and correct diagnosis made. The FAM
health authorities in carrying out the rules
and quarantine.
Since as yet there is no vaccine or serum
that will prevent infantile paralysis, full CO.
operation in carrying out these recommends
lions offers the best protection for everyone -
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
Daily Prayer
FOR FLOODING DAYS

Day after day returns, each
filled with the routine of life, often
humdrum and dreary; and we look
to Thee, our Father in Heaven, to
reveal to us the hidden glory OF
this commonplace life. We know
that Thou art doing wondrous
things in our time; and we pray
that we may be sensible of the
part Thou has assigned to us.
Teach us how vital to victory in
this war is the on going in the
plodding days Of the plain people.
Upon our faithfuiaess all the activi-
ties of our armed forces depend.
So we plesv for a fresh and living
sense Of the worth of daily duties,
better done than ever. May every
task be Gghtened by devotion anc
tinged with sacrifice. Help us to do
the common things in an uncom-
mon spirit OF conservation to our
Country and to Thee. So in peace o.
spirit, and in utter faith in Thy
purposes, would we glorify our dali
ly living. AmenW. T. E.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
rs Years Ago
Today
FRoM THE FILES
oF THE sTAR-NEWs,
August 8, 1914

uSt o, 1874
Mrs. Lily and Charles p
mele, Mrs. Sarah ans Mic. '
Post are spending period in ~
tlmore with friends. They will ~.
er visit Atlantic City and will az
plore portions of the CaskilI ~ eS'
tains before returning IL '', ,.a
homes here. "elr
NEW YORK. Twenty five .,
sand soldiers and Marines ~ 4'p0'
heroic second division camo {
New York today for their fars,..%t
parade up Fifth Avenue. Eve, "s4
branch of the service is ra ns'y
scented in the division. Abont p ~,
Marines were assigned to nl.o wv
of honor in the small grandstsSs
in front of the public library ~a
jor General Lejeune, United sts+a a
Marine Corps, COMMANDING tba S e
vision, was asked to ride "Cers NJ
alp the pride of the New York ~.
lice department stables, at n Nv
head of the parade.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
LETTER BOX
EXPRESSES APPRECIAT1oY

To the Editor:
The Wilmington Civilian ch,
wishes to express its appreciate,
for the splendid work done BY III.
Armed forces and other organiz,.
tons in evacuating the nearby
beaches in the recent emergencv
They are undoubtedly respoDSi.
BILE for saving countless lives nv
their prompt and forceful action IN
the face of a storm which, even
as it struck, many refused 10 be.
lieve could be as dangerous as The
warnings indicated.
These men and women served
without regard for their own per.
sonal safety and comfort and orr
community shall ever be indebt.
ed to them.
]. S. Stanley, Jr,
Secretary
Wilmington, N. c..
Aug. 6, 1914.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
Polio Ban

The sound decision of the Board of Health's
ings Of children in New Hanover county be-
cause Of the spread of infantle paralysis not
only deserves but must have the wholehearted
support Of every parent if it is to be successful
in its purpose.
Effective Immediately, the ban was ordered
yesterday because OF an additional case of
polio - the fourth - here and two suspected
cases.
I'VE are asking for complete cooperation Of
parents and young children in forbidding all
gatherings. Forbidden are picnics, street
games, church gatherings, swimming pool par
ties. theater-going, operation of any day nur-
series, home and playground parties" DR.. A.
H. Elliot said in announcing the restrictions
Because the dreaded disease is apparently
turning eastward after raging all summer in
the states Piedmont section. the least anv
parent can do is to observe the Health Depart
ment's order to the very letter. The simple
rule OF keeping their children at home should
be enforced by every father and mother.
The step taken here Is part of the war
against terrible, Gripping enemy It is a
small but highly important action in a fight
| against mysterious force for which there is
no specific weapon. 1t is fight in the dark
against foe that is still largely unknown
For the benefit Of parents of small children
the restrictions here apply to all under Is
years OF age-the Health department recently
made available recommendations prepared by
group Of state health officers and authorities
from the National Foundation of Infantile Pa
ralysis. Everyone is urged, to follow as closely
as possible, these suggestions regarding the
desc and it curb.
These recommendations, in the form q a
resolution passed last month, follow:
Any program limiting the number of con-
facts of people of susceptible age groups in
areas where there are outbreaks of infantile
paralysis should be encouraged by every pos
s1ble means. In rural areas where infantile
paralysis is present or in communities ada
cent thereto the opening Of schools would def
nitely increase the amount of contact between
children; therefore, should be delayed How
ever, there is no point in closing schools and
allowing children to congregate elsewhere: at
picnics, on the streets, churches, swimming
pools, theatres, day nurseries, homes and play.
grounds.
THE improper disposal of human excreta
may be an important factor in the spread OF
infantile paralysis. since the virus which eau
ses this disease is known to be present in
sewage. Where approved sewerage systems dc
not exist, excreta should be disposed Of only
in fly-proof places or in a manner approved
by local or state health authorities.
Increased attention should be called to the
4 hygiene in the home Food should be prepared
and handled in a manner to prevent contami
nation by flies or other insects, and from ali
other sources of human excreta. Homes should
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
so THEY SAY

We are rolling ahead so fast now that wa
are catching German staff cars and messeng
ers on the roads they still think we are mile.
away from-Lieut Robert Benish in Norman.
dy.
Some new weapons are in state of trial
When recently saw some modern German
weapons my heart did not beat faster, but
stood still for moment. am not Boosting
or bluffine.-Goebbels.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
THOUGHT FOR TODAY

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
There seemed no special reason
Why I should sing that day
The clouds were dark and leaden
The skies we're dull and gray
needed cheering up myself
And yet I sang,
That's why l sang
Pm glad sang,
I'll sing again today!
Sarah Agnes Upham.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
GETS PURPLE HEART

NEW BERN, Aug. Z. - Pvt. FL
den A. Hagood, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. I. Hagood, who sustained
a nose wound in the Normandy in
vasion, has received the Purple
Heart award. He expects to be in
the hospital for nine more weeks.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-08
Fair Enough

Oditor's Nste.-Ths Star and the News accept NO
responsibility fer the personal views Of Mr. Psxer
and often disagree with them much n many OF
his readers His articles the good purpose Of
making people think.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
ROOMS WANTED,

BY GOVT EMPLOYED lady, room prefer
y ably pr bath In small cultured @ family;
OF ssns ogR Or ch Gs
2FssTay sFsR offitER ffHt want. Immediately nicely
Chase cenR sss
south to Mckinley or Broad Branch I'd.
No share bath Rnl sds psn saye looked
GENTLEMAN. in Government once, desires
n1 furnished room, private family Mt.
teasra q Box cnty asts tsts price and
YOUNG MAN, student. desires room with
private family: Columbia rd. section, Mt.
Pleasant M or vicinity; reasonable rent Box
LADY. refined, desires single room: prefer
northwest; state price. Box AIS, Star. .
WITH prvate FANNY prefer near 18th snd
Irving NV: St." price. Box ASS.
SHARE SHARE n4tr!rI AFARrMENT r,2 OF ROOM Nth
Rooms A AND PORCH. NV; near car line,
@ Wsnted o by ladies die, who have furniture,
s9 kprSGn GSeG busiSfsswomAs ai5 ses desires
With private family; Connecticut ave. area,
WANTED. by rehned young businesswoman
single room with running water or private
9ohSG 9eh n isson Wishes Box .fy t roem s..r
conn @ sys S sox $as.s, = ss Star o. io'n q o.
single rooms. connectinr BATH or semipria n,hnea
Ban hRns NH ROOM Sf vss ss4t SHOW
NJ WEEks E rs psbnr St Tssoma BUS
! WAVE OFFICER wants room in private
bone, nv. section. co. 1897 after Sat.
large. unfurnished. bath.
private home. Bethesda, near National In
stttute, by woman physician and associate:
sp5 Executive $3.50. Ext T"e Ind o:s'
Evening star., 1944-07-09
ROOMS Observation-Disclosures.

2OOI UPSHUR ST. N.E.-Comfortabie front
room, innersprins mattress. next to bath
to 1 1th and pa eony busses 81 for %h or 5los
ssas' 4 ssH: ST. N.E.-Two large rooms. kitch-
% % RirTENHoGsE eeS Ne. Can suSurban Su1fa CHI
lum-Double, room. Private home. Break
iaSf sIs op5HRs oTfs ST. TaslGr Nr 5ila
fpopt 1,g, ?, - room oSn innersDrina mattress Un-
NEW HoME0Attrsetively furnished dou-
rs room 'sF onsf senPs IA ssB4
aos MAINLAND AVE; N.E;Noentlemen
oraer ssds deeG ann and single DEC
mad sdteS sde 5e0m ca Hnm Miss phfoe snd
Lex Sssfdsys pI TR Ssrxs on su1qsg 4ss
MINUTES to Navy Yard IVY" Wslkins n''ii distance &c
10 SIXTH ST, N.E-Nicely furnished
sinsle nrTSMa TSem NJ W,th private family for rent
1904 isHERWooD ST NE. Apt. Fur
nished room for gentleman. Reasonable
Convenient to transportation. Call after
DETACHED BUNGALOW. cool, for con-
genial working couple; semiprivate bath,
unlimited phone conn,v; transp. ice fur
nsssS ssS ST Esfsgfnefs S nr NJ cap ss ssr line nicely
furnished rooms; single rm and porch
wk. See MRS. scHLEY. 0''' anu o. 3. .
6e3 E. CAP. ST.-Very large second-fioor
fan: free use of phone: double bed; mr.
HsHy SsAg soN YaId and CAPITOL couple pref. D. "
LARGE. cool double room, inner-sprins
mattress M modern furniture. private bath;
M.R9IASD Rin s8SaSSTf coTRrs D9 5is $Si ath ne Aut
40l-Room for | or > ladies, FIR. 200.
EXt: 4ol North, TO Sunday, after $50
- 18th ST. N.E.-s!nsle rm,. /, blk
NoRTH Se sTiaksye WoopsIpcE ssf TR s9IS Rsnoo,n,
single room. S25; on bus lines; breakfast
optional; no. 1878.
33G 10th ST. N.E.-Laree front room in
semitic home; nicely furn.: for gentlemen;
1909 1903 IRvISG ST. NV front rooms
0vERLooKING shoreham Hotel = Daily
line linen maid phone bath tub and shower
Iais WORTH CAROLINA AVE. N.E.-Room
with double bed, for l or >; $40: couple
prosaier,ed ,oas Phone Elk o6ss.
ing park: i. block to bus. i block to street.
car Unlimited phone. DE: 3511.
1907 ST. NE.-Furn front room, next
BRoOKLAND-Laree single room for girl;
inner r-sprins mattress; breakfast, laundry
o. Sh ST. Aef NEnsrss ss douos Rg ssis front
room, near restaurants telephone and car
:s., 10Th ST NJ sleeping rooms
NJ 4
Evening star., 1944-07-09
HoUsEs UNFuRNlsHrp.

1928 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. N.W.-3-story
and basement brick. rooms and bath;
ideal for Iooming house, vacant; 500.
1859 GALES ST. NE.-8-room home,
asIr.ds qesn. 500 Adplts ealy RefeEsnces
snIs snAR I'd warrES AL 60 Resppr,ct,c,,, es4l new
fdstsehed f.as corner brick, 8 rms. . baths. and
ncreened porch. garage. Beautiful yard
Rent, S135 per mo. HUGH B. CONNER.
dd4E1 Eye st, NV, RE- 1880 on Monday,
yACANT-7217 Blair I'd. n.w.-4 bed
rooms, oil heat. Immediate possession:
pm: today II not sold.
.5 MIN. TO CITY-Modern 5 rms, bath,
fireplace, auto hot-water heat: "a acre;
ALVIN G. sEXToS. fnsieside fs Hpen .vs', sansas Ms:
I.Iss = Rooms, s.,, : baths; 2 porshe., $3.50 per
&; y ssss HSsc'T k..5or RI soh r.
dinette: beyond Naval Hospital irnmedi.
as6 sle P0SssssslSRi SsW1Rxs $50 g mo O. ssss
ner brick. overlooking Little Falls on Po-
Foom' bsaa storage space. buiit-in saras.. oil
tor. indoor and outdoor firep,aces; on car
line; ! to 2 year lease; 8 months. rent in
ADVANCE: 81 so per month. EN- 1858.
ROOMs, all H-modern house. ] "a baths
n-Wh. oil heat, fireplace, electric range,
Ielrlgerator; porches: Handicapped yard out
AAy,ailabls July 18th. Rent. s1o0. Phone i..
Evening star., 1944-07-09
ROOMS FURNISHED.
Southwest and Southeast.
HIELCREST

HIELCREST, 2211 32nd Pl. SE-Lovely
front room private. detached home. ex.
cellent transportation; $50.
500 9Th ST. s.W.-Fooms for light house.
5II I4th ST. S.E.-Clean. cheerful room
for young lady; double bed. vanity lamps,
etc; privileges: reasonable; near Penna
ave ! min. downtown
90i PENNA AVE. S.E.-2. Ink rooms
also sleeping room; conv. Navy Yard. TR
LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING and sleeping
rooms. S4 week and up for or girls;
all modern. Phone Ludlow 1892.
3lf ST. SE.-Laree front room, all
saS m0derRi n bath adaS with shower chw oil heat
500 PENNA AVE. s.E.-clesn, comforta BILE
ssle. rm.. S. double, $40 walking dis
tance to Navy Yard
LARGE FRONT. next bath; gentle home
inner-sprinR mattress coil springs: ! blk
car and bus terminal Girls. $25 each,
fsa B. kTSfiSky SsS sseh Il, Ayf tsls sENice,v
nished room, share with another girl; laun-
l3ie SOUTH CAROLINA AVE. SE.-Larse
double bedroom, next bath; unlm. phone:
within walking dist Navy Yard. AT. 6115
~ 3rd ST. S.E.-Single room, running
%stsr' so4 kiSTucKY i:Sn CifY Ave III s?;I Sc In,
couple; no children: block from car line.
Call before J pm. FIR 2965
6O9 ATLANTIC ST. S.E.-Master bedroom
tor . new home, conv. trans, close TO
iSio MASS. AVE. s.E.-Ls front room
sash Hfs L 0aIf 81 S4os sene%sn
Navy Yard and Armory: s35 l for ,, SIS
Tor unlimited phone. TR. 1915.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
RooMs WIN soARp.

l6io ?enA eT. NV. on Mass ave.-Younl
lady desires roommate, lArge double room,
foNd ,J;, mas; SO mo; -,
in care Of estate. BOX 44b-s. Star.
LOVELY ROOM for young man; excellent
dood reasonable; expr. bus At door. oE.
1901 18th N.w-weil-a appointed residence
tor ousiness people: large triple. also dou-
prisste room %snus and board
double bed eirl. Apply in person. 37lS
rooms for young men: also rooms for young
1has TaE r6boR Sfss!ent eL6s. HHsfoi i77b N st. NV
poTele, G triple foursome. Excellent meals
cHnvv chSns Ap GA2sr 2s1s Kosher yo,%s food. ,,
sn.s rae.iys Teo sood Reals july and Au-
isss CoITMsIA 's I'd. N.w.WEmpi. W. nsa. refined
young lady: lovely rm., semipvt. bath;
1000 5th ST.. N.W.wRetned Jewish family.
exrh,s excellent food; young ladies to share
CONN. AvE.-vacancy for young lady; ex-
press bus: unlimited phone, laundry privi-
ROOM AND BOARD: large lovely room in
a pvt. Lutheran home: good home cooke
meals, including Sunday dinner, for q girl
may nn be seen any time; no smoking. RA.
ROOM AND BOARD for couple with girl
s-14 or 2 Girls In refined GENTLE family;
cool, cool, large 1st,f st. room, Cd, bath; conv.
double rm. with another: next to bath; ex-
cellent meals; S38 ME- 9863
Evening star., 1944-07-09
APARTMENTS WANTED

2 :;. Or 3 BEDRM; APT. for 8 quiet profes-
o,HARE: az. 100: eve. Dg 1872. 8.
wish to sublet ,immedi lately to October i,
nv nv wash or nearby virsinia. Box
YOUNG EXECUTIVE desires l or ? room s
apsths asparh.ment' preferably unfurnished, in
ment bldg must be clean and quiet: win
consider subletting furnished apartment
i9T the Sbnns sammer months reterences wiz be
fURN. APHRrMENT fa,SPat for "c'9 ! refined ladies'
northwest section preferred Cali WO,
ySfukSfsHED INF a1Sfs 4" pm roOm kteb.net,e
psrmanensly employed Government couple
WANTED. two-bedroom apartment dur
responsible: middle-sssd 0e Couple. ao1ern es..
fiehaasfff Res tats xsn: sn
and kitchsnette; $50; close to stores; per
%epsn ok sf1 sfbfooMs ffs steF HfT. furnished, Ar
lington or Alexandria; up to 500. GL
WANTED-,Army ,oficer. wife and two
year-old child desire four-room apartment
or iarger, preferably furnished. in north
southsast souts osectlon; near F.iTiax yiliass
sa1 s1m%eF ln s.;oI. q permsnent csfi XD o7oo R@
sf MATfgRefs' es'0tS elkLs Il an q, desire two-room
farnished furt,nh aPa5tment n preferably in
=ssh Ta:5 g.. IL s :9
Pound a LAS1ss AZ ssaesy desire clean 9.
in Sc tAnacostia) section: / or bedrms.,
living rm.,. kitchen and bath; conv. transp.
HsMsx aishsst references; Box 3ss.s. Star; ~
privacy e each; not more than 90 minutes
Poxha Ss CUBA s
nights sna Sunday Warfieid SO s7s5. 'si
want S.e snS spsrtmens IN child
AA.lington A.WY o,Is1 Box s79.s, Star. g.
HAVf en f9snshed apart
Phone Oliver 03!s after 8 p.m.;. oliver
SboS; MsSrEn Ext S57 sa before pm: weekdays: 9.
WANFa WANrsD gu G1osdroom an,l uniurn @ apt: for
EDUCATED. meticuious young Christian
oTs woman Nh, wants '. to share apartment with
eonn sas sas s:1 h0 s
) siSi A5tSTs sisE' want / or 2 bedroom. untu.-
UndiSSersity; best references. oi Phone woodl:;
MARINE OFFICER desire. unfurnished apt
refrigerator furnished: two bedrooms, liv-
Ing room; kitchen and bath. Cali Ma
FGRN1saEp FORM saa EGsr HPT Waited sso Sept ,, v
Ing rm.. or bedrms., kitchen and bath:
NV. sec. pref, Dupont area. Prepared pur-
chase furniture. DI 1891 weekdays. 8 to s.
FURNISHED APT. sisters 80 and 80. Govt.
employees; living rm.. bedrm., kitchen, bath;
excellent care furnishings guaranteed: pre-
Ter NV. sec. or will share 2-bedrm. apt
with 2 bridge players. Box 295-M, Star.
GOVT. ENGR, desires /, 9 or bachelor ant.
n1 u apt. house. furn. or unfurn; NV. Box
LADY RESIDENT wants unfurnished one
room. <. and b. in apt building: Rhode
Isl ave. ne. preferred. MI 3632.
REFINED, middle-aged gentleman, Gov
ernment employe. living alone, desires
small Furnished apartment nv: rental
43O.
2-bEDRoOM DUPLEX. unfurnished, NV.
section adults. Executive 1880 Sun
WE HAVE A BABY, sweet and dear, to
whom AZ cry, NOT here. not here!'' We
Fssnsn %ss Sss: 81, H osa: s1: