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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-24
THANKSGIVING DAY
IN THE FRONT Line
nv WILLIAM SMITH WHITE

EsCHWEILER, Germany, Nov.
23-(RAAn American infantry. COM
nany came out of the line today
after seven days of fighting and en-
ioyed the Thanksgiving dag luxury
of shaves and roof overhead. In
addition there was a promise OF
hot food, though the turkey had
not arrived when this was written
at 3 pm.
The roof has been hit by mortar
shells all day. but nobody has been
killed, and it is reasonably dry in
the command post. And beyond
that, there are lights in here, can
dies, to relieve the gloom that has
persisted since morning.
Not all those who were IN this
company a week ago are here now.
Those who still live are filing by
one at a time past the desk OF
the commanding officer, Capt. Ray
nond A. Carino of Hackensack, N.
j., saluting and getting their pay
for October.
Every man has had a chance to
wash his face and shave for the
first time in a week. And there
has been no fighting or work OF
any kind to do, except for normal
guard detail. All have CO m e
through much night fighting, which
has a peculiar strain all of its own.
Everybody is talking of Thanks
giving, of course. Cpl. j. Mikita OF
Pittsburgh, says:
"I'm thankful I'm here with this
roof over my head"
There is some agreement wi h
this, nd then Pfc. Oran Choate OF
Abbeville, La, Interrupts:
mot me, brother. I'm just thank
full to be alive"
With this there is 100 per cent
agreement.
Now and again a man looks ou1
at the Duren road just ahead, or
which fighting is going on, and then
glances back at the company's ex'
ecutive officer, 1t. C. w. McLough
lin of New York. But Mclaughlin
is not moving and the boys know
they have little while longer
here.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-24
Local Officer, Reported
Missing In September
Is Prisoner Of Nazis

The War Department yesterday
announced that Lieutenant Edward
Johnson, son of Mrs. r. F. john
son, 40 Orange street, who was
reported missing in action Septem-
Der q, is a prisoner of the Ger
mans.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-24

A combat soldiers daily food
weighs about five and one-haf
pounds, while a civilians averages
three pounds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Firms Reject
Reds Terms

HELSINKI. March u CUP)-
Finland formally announced her
rejection of Russian armistice
terms early today but promised
to continue her efforts to reach a
satisfactory peace with Russia.
A government communique
issued at $50 a. m. said Finland
could not accede in advance 10
the Russian demands without
further Qualification Of their
meaning.
The disputed Russian demands
which the communique said would
have a far-reaching effect on
the existence of Finland. were
believed TO include those calling
for internment of German troops
and withdrawal of Finnish troops
within Finlands 1910 borders in
advance Of armistice negotiations.
The Finnish note of rejection
was sent to Moscow by way Of
Stockholm last weekend.
After the Russian armistice
terms we're renewed. the COM
munique said. the Finnish
parliament requested further in
formation regarding the inter-
probation of various points and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
n OutIl Held
I'm Attack
On Girl.I8

An ls-ycar-old girl war worker
was in Receiving Hospital today
with head injuries suffered some
time between leaving a west side
tavern with a youth she did not
know and awakening half clothed
on the front porch Of 1861 Evans.
The girl told police she remem-
berS nothing from the time she
left the Castle Bar, Rathbone and
Springwells. where she had few
drinks, until she found herself on
the porch.
She told police the youth had
volunteered 10 escort her 10 work
on the midnight shift at the Vol
VERNE Tube Co The plant is four
blocks from the tavern.
At the hospital il was said she
might have a fractured skull --
After talking TO witnesses who
saw the girl and her escort leave
the tavern, police took Constantine
Mele IS of 1891 Fulton, into
custody for Investigation
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
MADE FIVE TRIPS

Illinois whisky is still reaching
Michigan outlets. State polic---4as {
weekend arrested Martin J
JurkaS OF MuSkegon Heights for
Transporting -a-losd of fiitnoiS
whisky without posting state bond
under the Michigan regulations
"Jurkas told Us that he had
made five trips 10 his nephew's
Chicago meat market in recent
months % bring back whisky"
Prosecutor Louis II. OSterhous
said. "Jurkas claimed not 10
know the source Of his butcher
relatives supply"
Local law enforcing officials
claim Illicit whisky Is Still com
ing here from Chicago despite a
constant check Of highways by
state and county police Many are
of The opinion that liquor truck
ers arc first transportinG their
wares 10 eastern Indiana and
western Ohio towns hpfo.c
inc 10 Detroit In an attempt 10
avoid detection by police on man
east-weSt highways.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
BaIIenger Denies knowledge

The membership drive in the department has
been directed by the State, County and Municipal
Workers (CIO) which already represents a per-
centage of city employees in ether departments.
Baenger said only employees the police department
roll who he knew positively have been organized by the
Go "a dogcatchers who have civilian jobs.
He said that Douglas CHM secretary the department
deputy police commissioner had with Yale Stuart field
the SCMW three days discuss grievances
of the dogcatchers and mention made
policemen being organized in the Go.
He verified appointment with Mort Furay,
another field representative the but admitted
know what the meeting TO be about
Announcement of the drive has been withheld until the
SCNW received the goahead from its powerful fellow union
the United Automobile Workers-CIO which boasts more
than 100000 Detroit members.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

II learned that r. ]. Thomas president of the
has given unqualified approval within the last
two three days and promised the SCW his would
endorse the unprecedented action in unionizng police
News of the organizing drive complete surprise to
Mayor Jeffries, he said
II have idea at this what | will do" he
asserted II have approved policemen becoming
members of national labor unions. the about as
the general public feels about the army joining labor union
THE police department is army. After ALL we have
TO have impartial people in community"
Organization of police local of the CIO promised
repercussions which may dwarf the bo-ef resulting from
CONTINUED on Page . Col II
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Hospital Train! Read Story
Bv Vera Brown Tomorrow

Have you ever wondered how modern L. s.
hospital train looks bearing its burden of pain to beds
in American hospitals?
Have you wondered what the wounded, injured
and sick of this talk about what they think and
how they act the long journey to the hospital?
Vera Brown, Detroits favOrite reporter, Travelled
with hospital train its trip from the East Coast to
Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek
She talked with these boys, listened to their STORIES
watched them grittng their teeth, and in tomOrrOws
Detroit Times relates what she and heard.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Draft Disbands
Goodman S Band

HOLLYWOOD, March 81 (UP)
Benny Goodman said today he
would break up his band when he
finishes his current picture,
Sweet and Low Down"
Goodman will tour army camps
after the picture is completed.
Draft troubles were responsible
for the decision TO disband.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
The Black Market
The Black Market--
Easy 10 Get
WhiSky--at
SIG % Bottle
y, FRED COLLINS

Black market bottled whisky is readily available
throughout downtown Detroit at prices averaging
three times liquor commission retail prices, Times
survey showed today.
Scarcity of legitimate whisky and abundance of black
market produce has caused F Director j. Edgar Hoover
unleash of agents in metropolitan check
the flow Of illicit stocks
Hoover has announced that his office joining with
the agents of the OPA. alcohol unit of the
department and state and city officials stamp the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Studio Cashier
Wins Star Role

HOLLYWOOD. March 81 CUP)
Marjorie MasSow, former CASH
Ter in studio coffee shop, today
was named for the feminine lead
in Take 1t or Leave II" starring
Phil Baker.
Miss MaSSow was recommended
for screen test by Jennifer
Jones. Academy award winner.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

PACIFICU s and British subs sink % Jap ships Page L.
FINLANDRussian peace rejected door left open
further negotiations Page l.
HUNGARY-Germans occupy satellite nation with 10000
troops; puppet government set up. Page ~
ITALY-Aies take Anzio ridge. Page p
AIR WAR-RAF bombs explosives works Angoueme, 60
miles northeast OF Bordeaux. Page D.
W PACFICAed airmen destroy Jap convoy five ships
off Wewak; enemy toll in hundreds. Page p
RUSSIARed planes sink II ships German Black Sea con-
voy attempting to trapped Crmea troops, page p
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
GERMAN DEMANDS

The last Official communication
received at the Hungarian lega-
ton at Stockholm. Hungarian
sources in the Swedish capital
sand reported that Horthy. Kallay
and Ghyczv mad been forced 10 70
TO Germany All previously had
been reported arrested by the
Germans.
liorthy was believed 10 have
been seized while at Hitler'S head
quarters. presumably at Lwow
Poland An Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Zurich SAID that
Horthy arrived at the headquar-
- Continued on Page .. Col %
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
POI IcEHER 4
J0| n G. q
Membership
I'm Hundreds
BY HAROLD sCHACHERN

The CIO for the last eight months has been
quietly organizing members of the Detroit police
department and has enrolled several hundred
members, the Times learned today.
News of the union inroads into the department
was brought out with the announcement that Police
Commissioner John F. Ballenger has granted hear
ing for p. m. tomorrow to discuss grievances of
union members Of the department.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Stassen viii Accept

WASHINGTON. March p CUP)
Lit. Cmdr Stassen, former gov
ernor Of Minnesota. has notified
Secretary OF Navy Knox that
while he viii not seek the Re
publican presidential nomination,
he Will accept If nominated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Allied Heads Confer
With Gen. Wilson

CAIRO. March q INS)-Gen.
Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, SUI
preme commander in the Mediter-
ranean theater. arrived in Cairo
today for consultation with AL
lied authorities The British gen.
eral waS hast reported in Italy az
the end of January.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
-Ndziis SetUp
.Puppet Rule
In Hungary

LONDON, March p up
- Hungarian sources said
today that the Germa an S,
swiftly completing the occu-
patton of Hungary, had set
up a Nazi puppet government
at Budapest and removed
Regent Mich olas Horthy,
Premier Nicholas Kallay and
Foreign Minister Jenoe de
Ghyczy to Germany.
The Germans cut Budapest
communications with the outside
world. but roundabout reports
reaching London said some 150,-
600 German troops had occupied
all strategic points in Hungary in
weekend coup designed 10 fore
stall a HunCaris n peace move and
prepare for a last-ditch stand be-
hind the CarpathlanS against the
approaching Red army.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
FIGHTING REPORTED

Scattered fighting was reported.
but the clandcstine Radio Atlantic
reported that German troops
firmly held all important railways,
radio stations, telephone eX-
changes and government build
lngS
Hungarian quarters in Stock
holm said Franz Basch. German
minority leader IN Hungary, had
formed pro-Nazi government
after former Premier Bella I'm
redy. leader Of the radical Re
juvenation party had refused q
German request to appoint a
cabinet
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

Knox declined to give details az
any N the japanese ship sinkings,
explaining that such data might
aid the enemy in combating the
American undersea campaign.
So far 10 American submarines
have been lost in operations in
the Pacific and the ratio has in
creased lately.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

rising evil.
Liquor shortage, caused by war
time curtailmcnt of production
has brought black market priocS
in Detroit 10 new high.
Case lots OF whisky may be OBJ
tanned Through the right cOnnec-
tionSl for from SO Tor cheaper
brands 10 500 for choice and
popular name brands The indl-
vidual may purchase by the bottle
OF he cares 10 take the troublc)
whisky Of nearly any type and
make AT prices ranging from
IS 10 SIS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
In The Times TO-DAY

Ruptured-IngramS are specialists
m selection. fitting truSSes and
surgical supports. 4444 Woodward
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
RYE AT 81 4 PINT

Hotel bcllhops supply guests
AT prices averaging three times
the Michigan Liquor Commission
retail price plus s. service
charge. Scotch whisky. selling az
the liquor stores for slightly less
than S.. IS delivered to hotel
rooms for sic and SIT.
PintS of rye may be purchased
through organized bcllhopS who
sell Illinois whisky a. s. 60 s..
Most OF this stock carries Illinois
liquor stamps. Some Of the
whisky which may be- purchased
in hotels is the legitimate per
sonal property of the individual
who has rcSortcd 10 individual
purchase with MS own ration card
PFiees-te-tite E1rSr,tl0wevcr, are
the same, no matter what the
source.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Pacific Subs
Take Big Toll

WASHINGTON, March q
(INS)-Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox announced today
that American long-range sub
marines have dealt another stun
ming blow to Japan's supply lines
by sinking IS more cargo and
supply ships in Pacific and far
eastern waters.
Knox listed the submarines vic
Tins as one large transport, one
medium transport one large
tanker nine medium freighters,
two small freighters and one me-
dunn tanker.
The announcement came shortly
after British officials in London
that their submarines
in the Far East have
sunk seven Jap supply ships and
damaged three others.
6i2 SUNK TO DATE
Knox was asked if British and
American submarines were work
ing together in the Far East and
he replied that undoubtedly the
British underSea craft were hit
ting Jap ships in the Indian ocean
area and off Burma.
The report on Z. s submarine
boosted TO 642 the num-
Der Of Jap vessels sunk, probably
sunk and damaged by American
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
Torturers Shot in AIaiers

,ALG1ERS, March q CuP)--
Four officers and Ru1rds con-
victed OF torturing DE Gaulists az
the Hajerat-Guil concentration
camp were executed by a l2-man
firing squad early today
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
THE WEATHER

The sun viii SCI At rs p. m today
and rise tomorrow NJ 81 A m
The moon vii 81. A. f2S m /
day and rise tomorrow 81 6f4
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
SAVE ON MONEY ORDERS

SAVE ON MONEY ORDERS
Buy Your Money Orders
Industrial National Bank
Cost only l0c for any amount.
Adv.
Vein Clinic. CH SSH.
I'LL Guswold, above kinSeI S.
Adv.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

GRAY HAIR RETURNED TO
Natural Color-by proper vitamin.
Write for the facts 70 Dept. "A
Pautothenic Products Now Center
Bldg Detroit 2-Adv..
SHEDD'S Old STYLE SAUCE
A dressing mighty good on cheese
meat fish. fowl or gamc.-Adv.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
DETAILS DECLINED

undersea craft since the outbreak
of war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

NU-ENAMEI,-EASYTO APPLY
QY4el, - dry. Rrfuish furniture.
icebox, automobile.--Adv.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

union members Of the department.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21

teontinued on Page 2. Col. ed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-21
R. j. Thomas Gives His BLESSING

800, 200 Detroit members.
Evening star., 1944-03-15
We Will c o mpIe rely
Install in Rooms Requir-
ing 200 Square Feet

Expert workmanship guaranteed
Larger rooms proportionately low
priced Estimates cheerfully giver
on smaller rooms. Slight additiona,
charge when installed on wood floors
Why not have beautiful floors oi
genuine asphalt tile now? Dark, solid
colorS. Easy to keep clean and takes
a beautiful wax polish.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-08

bungling acts of Mr. Bowling and those who favored
him most have begun to wonder. The Lawyers
Guild has begun an investigation to determine if
there was evidence of mafeasance and nonfeasance
on the part of the Prosecutor and the ClO Political
Action committee stated to the press that special
grand jury should be called to investigate the at
tempts of Prosecutor William E. Bowling to rail-
road Richard Vincent to jail"
The light has begun to dawn upon the populace
that man who acts upon blind impulses in one par
ticuar may act upon them in another Indeed, the
events of the last few days have cast purple shadow
across the political horizon of our cunning Prose
cutor. He has been rejected by many of the most
important organizations in our city and by many
of the stawarts of his own political party. Those
who insisted that he was sure winner are not so
sure today.
We believe that impulsive Mr. Bowling is unfit
for the high office Of Prosecutor of Wayne County.
His race-baitng and highhanded tactics disqualify
him for this post which above everything else de-
mands fair-play On July II all Detroiters have
chance to elect candidate who believes in justice
for all the people. We urge members of both races
to vote for Gerald X. O'Brien on the Democratic
ticket next Tuesday and save Wayne county from
desperate Mr.. Bowling.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-08
THEY CAN DISH 1T OUT,
But THEY CAN'T TAKE IT,

Republican delegates from the
South are hot under the collar
because they were assigned to the
rear seats in the convention hall at
the recent Republican national con-
vention. 49,. They accuse the man.
agement Of discriminating against
southern delegates. They don't like
il a bit ..One columnist says III
was outrageous the manner in which
southern delegates wire shunted 10
the rear. The Atlanta Constitu-
ton complained editorially that
southern delegates including those
from Georgia, were placed on the
back rows, where political nobodies
sit ....A Jacksonville daily, under
the caption Republican Contempt
For the South" says, The Repub-
lican party showed It's contempt and
utter lack OF regard for the South
by putting southern Republican del
egations on the very back rows Of
the convention hell in Chicago and
by refusing 10 name southerners 10
any important committees" hmm
Throughout the pages Of the south
ern press this week we note sharp
resentment OF this back seat treat
ment
They got a taste OF how IL feels
70 be "shunted' TO the back sea,
and publicly labelei nobodies"-
They feel tina; they were discrimi-
mated against because they were
from the South. They don't think
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-08
DESPERATE MIR. BOWLING

s In the racial dilemma last year, our county
prosecutor William Bowling, struck out frantically
against the Negro people and the Negro leadership
and joined hands with the very elements in our
population which have tried to keep Negroes under
heel for three centuries. In the election which fol-
lowed, he played politics with Detrot's misfortune
and campaigned for Mayor Jeffres on platform of
race-baiting unparalleled in Mchigan's history. For
these things he earned the gratitude of the remnants
of the Ku Kux Klan the Black Legion and all of the
subversive agencies which have been organized to
combat Negro progress and destroy national unity
in this war period.
Having gone out on this anti-democratic limb,
he tried to do all within his power to make it secure
Mr.. Bowling forgot that, though race-balting may
divide the people and serve the temporary ends of
petty tyrant the whole course of American history
is weighted against racist demagogues and their
ultimate Reputation is certain. Further, the ma
jority of Americans sooner or later realize that the
man who does not stand squarely for all of the
people should not be trusted by any of the people
The role Of the Prosecutor in the case of the
recent Joyce Raulston murder has convinced all
Detroiters of this compelling truth. At first Mr..
Bowling was reported to have said that a Negro
was "the most likely suspect" and then following a
forced confession from unfortunate white youth,
he prepared to send the innocent man to Jail
The entire citizenry has been outraged by the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-08
LETTERS TO
The EDITOR
OPEN LETTER


My dear Friends and Citizens OF
Detroit: II is being rumored that
the tragic. blood thirsty riot OF last
June 81 will re-occur again tbs
year. Walter Winchell. the great
columnist believes and states this
This rumor has begun to spread like
wildtire.
The baker man heard IL on the
corner from q crippled man. He told
his son what he had heard; his son
told his girlfriend, and there IL goes.
In other words, the old grapevine"
10 busy again, but this time IL IN
busy in q very dangerous and Sc
rious direction. II is heading toward
the death and destruction OF thous-
snds OF men. women and children.
some innocent and ignorant OF what
they are sacrificing their lives for.
This. my dear public is a most Sc
rious offense In fact, i is the great
est Of all sins and il is for this cause
that write this letter 10 you. First,
wish TO contradict Walter Winchell
ard any other source OF such rumorS
by saying there will be NO riot.
! am in position 10 know and
feel the pulse ISte OF npIe Ol our
people in the Black Belt than any
other Detroiter over steady period
OF time. am constantly around the
bulk OF the Negro population and
see and know them personally in all
walks OF life. eating. drinking, maxi
ing merriment, talking and even
thinking out loud. Therefore, when
| say there shall be no recurrence
OF that tragic memory OF last June
81. please believe me.
My other reason for writing this
letter is TO plead and beg you 10
put a stop 10 those rumors and for
get them. II is our patriotic duty
as citizens OF the great arsenal Of
! democracy-Detroit. We should blot
out such rumors and thoughts from
our minds and 60 about our daily
tasks with a sincere and honest
determination 10 put democracy first
and 10 make Detroit the number
one city OF America. so that we, 40
we'll as our great COMMANDMENTS
Chief, will be proud OF US as Amer
icans.-tSignedD Yours truly. Sun.
ME Wilson.