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The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

A political controversy was stirred
up last week when Walter White,
NAACP executive secretary, wired
Gov. Dewey asking the probable Re
publican presidential candidate to
speak out in favor Of the anti-poll
tax bill before the senate. The New
York governor replied, II have al
way fought against the poll tax and
every other device to deprive free
people Of their vote!' White view
ed the reply as unsatisfactory" wir-
ing back, TO say one is against the
poll tax but refrain from advocating
specific steps to abolish it is not e.
nough." The NAACP official felt
that a strong stand by Dewey sup
porting cloture might have influenced
the 20 uncommitted and opposing Re
publican senatores to do likewisel "A
Dewey spokesman asserted, however,
that ANY statement he might make
on that question might be interpreted
as a bid for the presidency which
Gov. Dewey apparently does not
want to make at this time"
CAMP PhOtol
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27
Do You Know About
'SAFEWAY' Cabs?

A representative Of the Omaha
Guide had a personal opportunity Of
chatting with Mr.. Burns, president
Of Safeway Cabs, Inc. I found Mr..
Burns to have a very frank and very
friendly attitude towards all people,
regardless Of race, creed Or color.
Mr.. Burns told me that while his
business at times, was really more
than he and his many employees,
could handle efficiently, Yet his
motto still remains prompt, court
eous service to ALL" President Burns
is Of the men who will someday
Il democracy to become a living
reality.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

Musician headwaiter will be top
man at the Musicians Ball on May
goth.
John Davis making good at the
Chamber Of Commerce.
John Evans quick stepping at the
Rome Hotel.
Gov. Ayant, top room service man.
v. S. Wheately doing honors at
the OAC.
......
Clip Gordon in the running with
the younger walters.
We would all like to hear from
Dave Morrison.
NJ. M. DeyereauX always makes
good on a top job.
Dick Mccain and his mother meet
ing their friends at Clair Chapel
Sunday, May 81.
Happy Hollow Club to open soon.
Capt. Earl Jones and H. w. Smith
on a street car that an auto ran into
on North 10th street.
Capt. Burns is very sick at the vets
hospital in Lincoln.
Mr.. Frank Austin one Of the old
timers Of Omaha passed to the great
beyond.
We should all remember Il de-
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

Robert NJ. Morgenthau, USNR., "a,
Of Hopewell, Junction, N. ", a vet
eran Of three years in the destroyer
service, and son of the Secretary Of
Steward Porter was born in Spar
tanburg, S. G., on September 6, 1924,
and joined the Navy on February 6,
1912. He had no occupation when
he entered the service, and had at
tended Dean Street Schol in his ma
tive city until shortly before. He
took his basic training at Norfolk,
Va, and on March 81, 1912 was as
signed to the USS Lansdale.
His next Of kin is his wife, Mrs.
Marie Dawkins Porter, 337 Bacmon
Street, Spartanburg, whom he mar
ried shortly after entering the serv-
ice.
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testimony. She says she was "a
fraid".
The soldiers admitted having haC
relations with her, but testified she
was willing and cooperative. She
claims she wa dragged from the
truck, thrown to the ground and rap
ed.
Weakest point for the defendants,
according to the letter, was the con
flict between statements they signed
aad gave to Army officers, and their
testimony later on the witness stand.
The full names of the prisoners are
George Hazard, Charles E. Johnson
Jr., George Seymour, Robert J. Mel
son, and Wesley E. Davis.
The Australian law firm is send
ing a copy Of the complete record tc
the NAACP whose legal staff will
study it and draw up an appeal brief
which will be presented either to
General MacArthur's headquarters,
or to President Roosevelt in the final
review.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27
APPOINTED TO FEPC.
Chicago, Ill, May "a (PPN

Chicago, ILL.,, May "a (PPNS) -
Appointment Of the Rev. Richard
R. Roche as an associate fair prac-
tice examiner Of the Fair Employ
ment Practice committee was ann
oumced BY Chairman Malcolm Ross.
Father Roche. a candidate for a
doctorate in sociology at Catholic
University, received his NJ. A. de-
gree from that institution. He also
attended Boston university and OBJ
late College, N~ewburgh, N. Y. His
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

home, is at Haverhill, Mass.
Mr.. Ross said that Father Roche
would be assigned to the central Of
flee staff, where he will review and
analyze cases handled III the field.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen McCurry for
merly Of KC, Mo, are located at
22o9 North 25th St. in Omaha. Mrs.
McCurry is one Of the lovely group
Of sisters, Martha, Rotten, Helen
and Alice.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

MI. Paul Holiday the popular de-
putty sheriff and f~ingerprint expert,
is very much out in front at all tim
es on catching criminals.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27
FOR SALE
Post War Opportunity

Income property reduc-
ed for cash. Separate en-
trance and bath. Large,
light apartment, always
rented. Ample closet and
yard space. Arched and
French doors, built in cab
met, Kitchen insulated.
Garage, driveway, large
shade trees, large attic,
suitable for apartments.
Sorensen Pip Miami ST.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

"A mother shielded her 2 year old
child while metal roofing was falling
on her back in a wind storm Satur-
day night in New Orleans, Ia.
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ceased ones on Decoration day.

ceased ones on Decoration day.
Herbert Lewis and Geo. Upton
making good at the Bomber plant.
THE WEEK ..-.-.
U. S. bomber crashes near Under
wood S. d. Ten men were killed.
Rev. Clarence P. Hall was elected
president Of the 5sth convention Of
Lutherans at Wahoo, Nebr., May 10.
U. 5. Senate kills Anti-poll tax bill.
A tornado struck Fort Dodge, Ia,
Friday night May 19-one person
was killed and many injured.
Fifteen men being tried for plural
marriages in Utah and three other
western states heard the verdict May
Goth, Saturday.
, Twenty meat packers of Buffalo,
n. Y, began operating Friday May
10 after a two months shut down.
New Rochelle, N. Y. will have no
high stepping girls in the Memorial
Day parade May 80.
Gov. Dewey Of N. Y. had Is votes
added to him in the Oregon election
last Friday, May 10.
The Tongue River and Big Goose
Greek overflowed in Sheridan, Wyo.
last Thurs. night, May 18th.
Thirteen marines were killed in a
plane crash 6 miles southeast Of
Cherry Point, NC.
A lone bandit heldup and robbed
the State Bank Of New London Wis.
Of $1,000 May 10th.
Roger VIM. Oxford minister Of
Lincoln Nebr. was sentenced to three
years in prison for failing to report
to his draft board.
Many persons paid tribute to Geo.
Arle Friday May 10 at his home at
Hazelton Ind. He died May 18th.
Omaha was second in the first day
sale Of RR. stamps.
The WLB the wage agreement
reached by John L. Lewis and the
United Mine workers Friday night,
May 10th.
Canadian forest fires were spread
ing Friday May 10 as the skies were
clear.
Walter White secretary Of the N
AACP says the whole performance of
the juggling Of the anti-poIl tax bill
wa a farce.
Read the Omaha Guide and get all
the news all the time.
President Roosevelt nominated Am
brose O'Connell Of Wappelo, County
Iowa for Judge Of the Court Of Gus
toms and Patent Appeals May 10.
Mr.. John Dotson and family, H. !
w. Smith and Mr.. Goldie Davis had
a short and friendly visit on Sunday
afternoon May p.
Mr.. Harley G. Moorhead, postmas-
ter Of Omaha died in a local hospital
May q from injuries suffered in ali
auto collision.
Mrs. Herbert jacobson was in
jured falling from a street car at
54th and Maple street Sun, May q.
Hotel greeters Of America met at
Rome hotel Monday eve, May %
their slogan was Know your city.
I. ]. Pruitt attended morning ser
vices at Clair Chapel Sunday May p.
4 persons were drowned in Iowa
floods Sunday May p.
U. P. passenger train smashed an
auto which was wedged across the
track at Central City, Nebraska.
Joseph Madden died Sunday May
81 from injuries suffered in an auto
accident at 25th and St. Mary's ave,
in Omaha.
GREEN LANTERh
CAFE /
THE HOME OF GOOD
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

Herbert Lewis and Geo. Upton
making good at the Bomber plant.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

OMAHA, NEBRASKA You've
heard Of Mrs. Astor's Plush Horse,
but you've probably never e it.
Well, here it is - at least the
plaster-sculped version of it, dis.
covered by the Pistol Packin' Ma.
ma, pretty Doris Harberg, in the
Plush Horse Room of the Black.
stone Hotel here.
Lavish use Of medallions and
borders, easily modelled from u. S.
Gypsum Co. plaster, gives the
Plush Horse Room a motif of lux
ury. This modern decorative use
Of ireproof gypsum plaster is ex-
pected to be a feature in the homes
Of tomorrow as well as the long ac-
copied use of plaster for walls and
cnilin0S-
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27
THE WEEK

u. S. bomber crashes near Under
wood S. ID. Ten men were killed.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

FREEZER MEN-Drapt Exempt
must pass physical exam. Good wages
Apply 1114 Douglas,
JERPE COMMISSION CO., Inc,
@. "A. Swanson & Sons.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

Rev. Clarence P. Hall was elected
president Of the 5Sth convention Of
Lutherans at Wahoo, Nebr., May 10.
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furniture Of all kinds-dressers,
eds, end tables, chairs and chest
If drawers or complete home
apartment furnishings. Kettles and
iishes. Sell Us yours.
IDEAL Furniture Mart, oath 4
Lake Street-WE. 2224
NEIGHBORHOOD FURNITURE
& CLOTHING SHOP
BIG SALE-Overcoats, all sizes
Shoes. No Stamps; Ladies Dresses
Rugs. Beds, Gas Stoves and OF
Stoves.
I'VE Buy and Self
TEL. AT. 1854 IT'S n. Goth ST,
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Classified Ads Get Results!

Help Wanted!!!
MAN NEEDED FOR GENERAL
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draft exempt-good wages, steady
employment.
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MISSION CO., Inc. @. "A. Swanson
& Sons.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

U. 5. Senate kills Anti-poll tax bill
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

Joseph Madden died Sunday May
81 from injuries suffered in an auto
accident at 25th and St. Mary's ave.,
in Omaha.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

A tornado struck Fort Dodge, Ia,
Friday night May 19-one person
was killed and many injured.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

Fifteen men being tried for plural
marriages in Utah and three other
western states heard the verdict May
Goth, Saturday.
The Omaha guide., 1944-05-27

U. P. passenger train smashed an
auto which was wedged across the
track at Central City, Nebraska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
us. Artillery Beats Off
New Aprilia Attack
Continued from Page -

Front dispatches left little doubt,
however, that the Germans were
preparing for another major count
er-offensive against the beachhead
and bringing up reinforcements to
replace the $4,000 casualties suffer-
ed in their first two attacks.
An official announcement yester-
day said more than $4,000 Germans
have been captured on all fronts
since the beginning of the Italian
campaign last September.
Radio Rome continued to report
the arrival of powerful Allied REIN
forcements to the beachhead front,
and most of the German artillery
Smelling appeared to be concentrated
against Anzio and Nettuno harbors.
The Germans also struck repeated
ly at the harbor areas with their
new glider bombs.
On the main 5th army front in
the south, brisk patrol fighting was
reported around CaStelforte, and
both sides exchanged heavy artillery
and mortar fire.
Headquarters spokesman said the
q. s. saith and 36th divisions had
been in action on the Casino sector
up to Feb. IL. .....-...
The British 9th army's Adriatic
front remained quiet, apart from
sporadic patrol clashes in the Arielli
and Tollo sectors.
American Spitfires dominated the
skies over the beachhead yesterday,
shooting down one of the 20-odd en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
L-onergon
Trial "opens
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SELF and also dismiss the entire
panel Of talesmen on the grounds
OF prejudice.
Broderick suggested that the
Judge "may have lost your objective
ness" In connection with the threats
Of possible contempt action against
Brodefick for his unauthorized abb
sence from the courtroom.
Freschi denied both motions.
'"The courts statement that at
the end Of this case he viii take
action agains tine constitutes ju-
dicial threat" Broderick said in ar
-guing the motions. "At one point,
when I complained had been
harassed, Mr.. Grumet assistant
District Attorney Jacob Grumet)
said that You will be harassed
plenty There was no admonition
from Your Honor, indicating that
you were in agreement"
Addressing Ffeschi directly, Brod-
erick then said, "AE q result Of Ger
tain psychological conditions to
which Your Honor has been sub
jected. perhaps without being
aware Of 1t. ! believe, there is great
danger Of Your Honor losing his OBJ
jcctivenesS In this case"
II intend to say nothing" GruSpet
said, Gin response 70 Mr.. Brcd.
erick's charge that Your Honor dis.
qualify himself. do not now, nor
viii I later, recognize the asper-
sions Mr.. Broderick may cast at
me-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
First Big
Victory
CONTINUED from Page u

The memorandum said the Brit
ish and Indian troops fighting in
the jungles a short distance east Of
the 1ndo-B urman border had de-
cisively broken and flung back a
major Japanese offensive.
For three weeks in dust and
jungle heat they have waged a
fierce relentless and overwhelming
~ successful war against O big
enemy force which sought to cut
their communications and destroy
them by an enveloping movement"
the memorandum said.
Instead the Japanese force It
self has been destroyed. Conserv-
alive estimates Of their dead are
over 1000 and wounded 1900 out Of
the original task for of approxim-
ately 5000. Allied casualties were
immeasurabfy lighter. AS far Is
killed are concerned, the advantage
is probably at least 8 to ! in our
favor
Individual units engaged In the
bitter Arakan fighting included the
Lincolnshire Regiment, the Kings
own Scottish Borderers, the West
Yorks, the 9Th Dragons, Punjabis
Gurkhas, MadrassiS, MahrattAs and
Bengalis.
Official reports said the southeast
Asia commands troop carrier COM
mands had engaged in daylight
flights for more than three weeks to
drop food despite reinforced Japan.
ese fighter strength.
Brig. Gen. william D. Old, com.
mander Of American air forces at
Northeastern India bases, personal
ly led the most important relief
flight, delivering ammunition to the
isolated British Seventh Division.
His plane encountered whitening
Japanese fire and was damaged, but
completed its mission.
Old said that although U. S. 10th
air force Royal air force ATTRACT
both participated in the Arakan
campaign, the Raj accomplished
the greater part Of the task.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28

corner. and the three leaped out
and ran. They became separated
then as hundreds OF police, armed
citizens and military police moved
in.
Householders locked their doors
and BACKED out their homes as the
hunt turned toward the Negro dis"
trict.
There, the posse trapped Motari,
who surrendered without resistance.
Others took up the trail Of Mo-
tari's companions, still armed. TO
the warehouse near the City Hign
school.
State highway police, military po-
lice and civilians armed with guns
and clubs surrounded the building.
Batteries of searchlights were play
ed on the warehouse and as every
exit was covered.
The three criminals climbed over
the walls of San Quentin on De-
cember 26 and embarked on o
career Of crime that trailed across
the continent. The crime wave
came to O temporary halt In Mem.
phis on January 9Th where they
were captured after holding up the
Robert e.: Lee Hotel In Jackson.
Miss.
They were taken to the Kinds
County escape proof jail, pending
disposition Of their case. The jail
Is on top Of the fout-story court
house in jackson. Saturday after
noon, they placed thin metal strips
inside their cells at locking up time,
so the lock wouldn't catch. They
forced the assistant TALLER to take
them down IN the elevator, and es-
capped.
During yesterdays spree, they
stole I'VE dtRerent automobiles
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be fewer refunds after 1914 tax set
Elements are made in 1945. Sixteen
million refunds were forecast for
this year because Of overpayments
through Withholding on 1913 taxes.
The new law does not alter re-
quirements for filing Of returns and
estimates. The estimates for 1914
are due April IS from married per-
sons with incomes Of $500 or more,
and single persons with minimum
salaries or wages Of $2,700.
Under the new bill the individual
may resort to estimating his 1914
tax on the basis Of his income 1r
1913, in which event he win not face
q fine If the actual 1914 tax proves
to be more than 20 per cent of
from the estimate.
The new law changes the victory
tax rate, effective the first Of this
year. The victory tax law for 1913
imposed a rate Of 5 per cent, with
SCHEDULE Of refunds. The new rate
is a nat per cent for everyone.
AS a result, single persons win pay
slightly less victory tax this year,
married persons about the same.
The income tax-victory tax with
holding system Is not affected BY
the new law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28


Further Russian advances in
Estoria will enable the Soviets to
build up more bases for attacks on
Finland and it was likely that the
Russian Baltic fleet will return to
action, the dispatch said.
The Soviet high command an
nounced in its midnight communi-
que that Red Air Force bombers
left all Helsinh developed in
flames that sent smoke following
up to 10000 feet and were visible
for $50 miles Saturday night.
A Finnish communique acklowl-
edge that the raid. heaviest ever
made on Helsinki, caused "consid-
cradle damage and several fires"
The alert lasted for IL hours, from
Z D. m. Saturday to q. m. Sunday.
Swedish travellers returned from
Helsinki said hardly a house re-
NAMED in the capital with all its
windows intact. while several inn
portant building, including the Uni
versity and barracks. were damaged
severely. The central railway sta
ton and postofflce were damaged
less seriously. Electricity and water
4supplies were curtailed.
Many streets were left covered
completely with debris from wreck
ed buildings, a British United Press
dispatch from Helsinki said. A
porter at Hotel Kaemp in the GEN.
ter of the city reported by telephone
that the hoel no longer was habit
able.
The British legation was said to
have been hit, but the United States
legation across the street escaped
damage and its personnel were not
injured.
Thousands Of additional residents
of Helskini were reported lining up
at railway stations for trains to the
COUNTRY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-28
Bird Escaped
Thug Caught
Continued from Page y


woman who telephoned the Green
wood police.
Ward and Roy Drake, 20, Oklahoma
City. fled across town, to the ware
house. Drake was captured early
this morning when he was fleeing
across the roof.
Drake laid down SO calibre pis-
toll and surrendered without resist.
ance when trapped on the roof.
At that time, Ward, Of Grand
Forks, N. D., called the most danger
GUS Of the three by police and
agents of the Federal Bureau Of In
vestigation, still was believed inside
the warehouse.
The police called for the blood
hounds. from the K-9 corps at
tached to the Greenwood Army air
base and specially trained for use
against saboteurs and other men
wanted, and tear gas and were pre-
pairing to use them when Lee dis
closed that the desperate had
eluded the trap.
kidnapped Girl
The three kidnapped a pajama-
clad 16-year girl early yesterday
after their escape from the jack
son, Miss, escape proof" jail, and
held her as hostage for IS hours.
The girl, still clad in pajamas
was released by the convicts at Bel
zoni, Miss, 80 miles southwest Of
Greenwood. She had not been
harmed.
The girl, Oline Mcknight, was
taken from her Cleveland Crossing,
Miss, home after the bandits shot
and seriously wounded her father
when he tried to stop them.
Miss McKnighth said the conyicts
who escaped from San Quentin,
Cal. prison last December, where
they were serving time In connec.
ton with the robbery Of Beverly
Hills, CAL, hotel, treated her with
courtesy.
They couldn't have treated me
neer If they had been my own bro.
theirs, she said. They didn't say any
bad words, or anything"
The men roared UP Greenwood's
Main street In stolen car, shooting
from the windows. Several shots
barely missed DR.. Joseph B. Ma
lnelli.
He dropped to the sidewalk and
two military policemen across the
street fell to the street and began
shooting at the convicts' car.
The machine skidded around q
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Continued from Page y
tender, previously annou--ced as
sunk, was removed from the list.
In his communique, Nimitz also
disclosed that bombers from the
Seventh Army air force and fleet
air wing two carried out raids on
enemy holdings in the Central Pa
cific area on Friday and Saturday.
Army liberators dropped 80 tons
of bombs on Ponape, air and naval
base $50 miles east of Truk, on Fri
day, hitting cargo ship, docks,
airdrome installations and gaso-
line dump, while a single American
heavy bomber raided Kusaie in the
Eastern Carolines and a navy search
plane attacked Nauru, 400 miles
west of the G0berts.
Army Mitchells and Warhawks
and navy Ventures assaulted bases
in the Marshall Islands still held by
the enemy both Friday and Satur-
day, hitting four Japanese positions
the first day and three the second
day.