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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-12

Capt John Irwin MsthewSon
has Joined his three closest COM
panions OF his days at Michigan
state College in making the su-
preme sacrifice for their country.
A member of the smphibious
branch of the army attached 10
the Atlantic feet ne was killed
DO action M the European area
April IS SIN DAYS after his 26th
birthday.
His parents Mr. and Mrs. L. j.
Mathewson OF 25420 Dundee
Huntington Woods, and his bride
Of one year. The former Mary
Medford Of ST Clair Shores, We're
advised yesterday by the war
department of Capt. MathewSon 5
death.
The widows only brother was
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-12
Alma Filler Missing
On Raid, Bride Learns

ALMA. May 12-She war de-
partment today reported that
S/Sgt. George J. Mahin. u, Of the
air corps has been missing in &C
ton over France since April Il,
the eighteenth birthday of his
Alma bride Of a few months.
Son of Mr.. and Mrs George
Mahin of Alma. Sgt. Mahin had
been in service Ia months. going
overseas about three months ago.
lie is an Alma high school grad
uate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-12
laps En(ircIe
Loyang in Drive

+ CHUNGKING Msy l. 4UP)
More than 100 600 Japanese troopS
were reported striking west
through Honan Province behind
An armorcd screen today m an
offensive 10 crush Chinese resist
ance and secure their grip on the
peiping -Hankow railway linking
southern and central China
The main Japanese force has
thrown a loop around the ancient
vailed city of Loyang former
Chinese headquarters.
Six hundred enemy tanks and
srmored cars were brought into
the battle for Loysng.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-12
By MAI. RICHARD IRA BONG
leading American Ace In the Pacific War
Tbeatsr

leading American Ace In the Pacific War
Tbeatsr
As Told 10 lee Van Alta
Distributed by International News Service
Copyright. 1874. by KING Features
Ny last combat in the air was
on April II at IIollandia which our
forces have recently captured
from the Japs.
say my last because Gen. Ken
ney. air chief in this theater, put
me on 'the shelf" that day-the
day both tied and bettered Eddie
Rickenbacker's World War l rec
ord of 20 enemy aircraft shot
down.
Now have come home again
this time TO learn gunnery school
teaching techniques.
RATHER STAY AT FRONT
But as for just coming home
well. Id rather be staying in the
southwest Pacific with the same
kind of status I've had these last
few months.
suppose I have had a few
close calls and have been a little
bit worried more often than that
But the hardest | ever sweated
was the night and morning fol-
lowing my last combat mission
over Hollandia.
You see / had my cameras set
wrong so there was no really ac-
curate Photographic report of the
victories l claimed that day.
1t depended on whether or not
members of the flight and squad
ron / had gone with could give
positive confirmation. -.-
Fortunately for me. not one
but several pilots witnessed my
first two kills that put me
over the top. l rested LOT easier
after that.
GHASES LONE JAP
The last one I shared that day
the one I'm counting on to bring
my score TO 2S-was probably the
easiest of all ever tangled with.
He really didn't want to fight
for sour apples and when he
wasn't trying TO make tracks
toward Tokyo. he was engaging
in some plain and fancy aero
battles.
That made my subsequently,
since we were about 10 feet off
the water most of the time-a
little more difficult than usual.
l really got in one long burst,
though, and it must have raised
Cain with his right wing. He went
down right after that burst and
looking back / could spot some
wreckage already on the surface
when he fell.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-12
Bong Tells
OF No. q

EDITORS NOTE - This ia
the final chapter Of the story of
AmsrieG's No. ace of the
Pacific. ne surpassed Eddie
Rieksnbaeker's World War !
record Of snsmy aircraft de-
stroysd. Is officially credited
with 27 planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
ROBERT BAUMMER
 18TH WAR VICTIM
Oak Street Soldier Killed in France; Cpl. William
 Barber Casualty

Naugatuck, July 27-Pfe, Robert 4, BaummeF, 2S, is Naugatuck's 18th war victim 1t was learned Wednes- day when his mother, Mrs, Viola BaumHeF of 90 Oak street was n0tiv fled her son, was killed in action in France June 9,
 Pfc. Raummeg had previously been reported missing in action since June 9, He was veteran of the North African and Italian cam. paigns and had been overseas two years,
 News was also received here Wed- nesday of the death in action tn France of Cpl, William Barber, 2b, of Albany, ", Yn June l2, Cpl Bar, heF was born ln Naugatllek and re- sided here . number of years, He formerly was employed at the NaBs gatuek Chemical Go, He enlisted iD February, l9t2, and had been oYeF' seas about q year,
 Mrs, Edward Dalton of q Central avenue Is his aunt,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27

Warden Leo J. Bropty. speaking to the group, said the hour was nearing when the enemy would be defeated. He wished the selectees a speedy return home.
 Prayer was given by Rev. Arthur P. Lewis, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church. He told of the anxiety of parents and dear ones back home, waiting for word from those in the service.
 A short talk was given by Rev. George Dunn. assistant pastor of St. Francis church who said it was apparent the enemy was aware they were faced by defeat.
 DT. Edwin R. Curran, vice chair man of eelective service board l4-A, read the roll call. The Rotary club was represented by John H. 6ch- muck. William c. Boies. presented the selectees with Rotary Club money belts and copies of the New Testament. gifts of the Waterbury Gideons.
 Mrs. James Lutze and Mrs. Willis Q. Merrill of the Red Cross can- teen committee, served coffee and doughnuts.
 The selecteeg were: Alcide J. Cle- ment, Wolcott; Jere J. Sirica, May street, Naugatuck: Oswald A. KezeI. Riverside Drive, Naugatuck; Alfred Kfaig, Bristol; Howard E. Packer, Prospect street. Naugatuck; Feed- erick W, Kelly, Waterbury; John e, Ronaand, Waterbury; Benjamin P. Rochas, Waterbury and Raymond J, MetzIeE, Cheshire.
 Harold J. 6ut0r, Beebe street, Naugatuck; John B. 6umma, High street, Naugatuck; Franklin R. Hill Prospect; John J. canapari. Neagle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
NEA Telephoto.

be played and there will be prizes and refreshments,
 MT. and Mrs. James Morrisey who have been yacationing in Atlantic City, N. J., have returned to their home on Rubber avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Anderson and daughters, Patricia and Jeryl of Salem street, are spending a Yaca- ton at East River Madison. ;, .,
 Miss Jacqueline Sehmitz of Meadow street is spending a months vacation at Point Beach. Milford,
 The Nangyettes held their weekly meeting at the home of Miss Helen KEsYkewski .Of W00dhine street, Union City, Tuesday night Miss Kay souey Os Bestsn attended ths meeting,
 Others present wereI Alberta EH- gle, Peggy Curtin, Dorothy Roberts, Mrs. Robert RWssett, Mrs, Francis 0'Nelll and sarah BeFgstT0m,
 Refreshments were served and after adjournment, the group visited the bazaaV at SC, MaTy's church.
 AFthuF B, DOwDes Of Rk Oak street Is 2 patient h the Waterbury h0s' pitsl,
 Carl ", Thompson of New street has returned from Boston, Mass, where he attended the meeting of delegates to the grand convention of the Order of Vasa of America last week,
 AT, and Mrs, Charles EFk Of CuTv Iiss street, Union City, have TetpFn5 cd from . visit 10 Portland, Maine, where they were registered Rt tbe Cover Inn, They were accompanied by Mv, ard Mrs, Robert Hassell ef Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
21 More DrafteeS Leave Today
Malleable Iron CO.
 Critical War Plant
WING to Give Factory Benefits of Labor Recruitment
 PrOgram-PrisOners Withdrawn in Wilmington

Naugatuck, July 27 The War Manpower Commission has certified The Eastern Malleable Iron Go. here as one of the nations most crit- ical war industries and will b9 given the benefits of a nationwide labor recruitment program.
 The War Department. in pointing out the heavy load carried by the forge and casting industry since l940, reported the choke point in castings is causing delays in the pros duction of heavy trucks, bulldozers and plane parts.
 Importance Of obtaining labor fer the Naugautck firm and 300 similar plants in the nation was stressed in Washington, with War Production Boarl and WING officials predict ing the knockout" of the enemy will be delayed unless the bottleneck in the industry is broken.
 ''Th faster the enemy runs the faster We have to work" Army of- ficials said, since the pursuit will require more and more heavy guns, trucks and other equipment.
 Lewis A. Dibble, president of the Eastern Malleable Irone Co. said Wednesday he hasn't "the slightest idea" why i6 Nazi prisoners were withdrawn from work in the Will mington. Del, division of the East ern Malleable Iron Co.,. after having been permitted to work there by the War Manpower Commission.
 Mr. Dibble said he is still without an explanation and declared he in- tends to ascertain why the men were removed from the job.
 The prisoners were withdrawn Tuesday, They had been working on automobile parts,
 The company had secured permis- sion from the Army and from the War Manpower Commission for use
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
PILOT TRAINING
 OFFERED YOUTHS
Interviews Open to All Over I7 for Air Force
 Assignments

Naugatuck, July 27.-Young men i7 years old who are interested in combat crew training as pilot, navi- gator. bombardier or gunner for the air forces may be interviewed at the post office building, Room i4 through Friday of this week between the hours of Q a, m, and i2 noon, according to It. Bart T. Keaveny,
 Men who are 1T, have parents consent, and can pass the qualifying mental examination to be given Fri- day at 9 a. m. will be furnished government transportation to New Haven for a physical examination.
 If they qualify physically they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
RED MEN INSTALL
 OFFICERS TONIGHT

Naugatuck, July 27-The chiefs elect will be installed at a meeting of Natatuc tribe, I, O. R. M.. this evening at Q in Pythian hall.
 Deputy Great Sachem Jesse J. Hummer of Seymour and staff will be in charge of the installation. Past Sachem William R. Bruen of Chesh. ire will also be present.
 Refreshments will be served after the meeting, All members are re- qusted to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27

street. Naugatuck; Robert J. Kelley, Woodbine street. Naugatuck; Wil- liam P. Ostrander. Scott street, Naugatuck; Joseph R. Zdanowicz. Spring street, Naugatuck: Edward A. Rentz. Anderson street, Nauga- tuck; John E. Schiyerzer. Prospect; Harold A. Pepin, Wolcott; Levine J. Brown. Waterbury and Joseph A. Babineau. Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AID BUTTER

 through "zB' n Book w each worth 70 points indefinitely of beck steaks beef Foasts butter reminded that valid weeks instead weeks thus reducing the pumbeV Of points from 30 to lb fog every two weeks
 SUGAR. Sugar stamps No sa g and Book " are valid oE five pounds Of ndeflniey Sugar stamp No p Book " will be valid tor five pounds through Feb 2R 1895 20 for home canning w bs granted D addition application
 PR0GESsED FOODS "AR through E8 and sAbp in Book " points are valid indefinitely Blue tokens worth point each used q change,
 Apane stamps Ne and No m Ration Book " valid Rdef' lptely for one paE of shoes
 iAkDAhk 8ast fog Al0 good three gallons os and oE coupons good foF five salons each,
 FpEL OIL Sept sOIast Period FonP Period naupons worth 10 gallons unit New l9llSh fuel 0 good for 10 gallons upon e receipt by the local oPA Boards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27

Marine, who has been visiting his father, John KOvach Of Aetna street, left today for New York. He has made trips to Great Britain and North Africa,
 A public card party will be held Friday at 8:30 D, m. by the Millyille Library Association in the library. Bridge. pinochle and setback will be played and awards made.
 4 regular meeting of the Manga, tuck Day Nursery will be held FFi- day, at 10 a, m, at the Nursery OD Water street.
 The Crusader Post V, ?. w., Lad ies Auxiliary, will meet this eye- ming at 8 at their rooms on Rubber avenue.
 The MillVille Library Association is sponsoring 2 card party Friday at 8;30 ?, m, in Library hall, Bridge, pinOehIe and setback will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27

will be enlisted in the Air Corps Reserve and will not be called for training until they are IS or over. Meanwhile they may continue in school or on their job. If they are in school on their 18th birthday, they will be allowed to complete their current semester, provided they can do so within six months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27

Mir. and Mrs. Michael Nolan and daughter Maryann of ShefIieid Lane have returned from a vacation spent at Bantam Lake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27

of these men in the Wilmington plant because of the pressing labor shortage there, Mfr. Dibble said.
 He indicated the WING action came as a surprise to his firm in view of the original approval. He would not state whether the firm will renew its efforts to use the prisoners until he ascertains the rea- son for the WING action.
 Besides the Wilmington the Naug- atuck Plants. the Eastern Malleable Iron Co.,, has a division in Cleveland Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
QUINN STREET
 YOUTH INJURED
Raymond E. SOvia, Pfc.' Overseas Three Months,
 Hurt in Burma

Naugatuck. July 27-Pfc. Ray mond E. Sovia, ie. son of Mrs. Anna Sovia of 8i Quinn street. was wounded recently in Burma, his mother said today. The youth, who has been overseas only three months is believed to have suffered a minor injry.
 4 nurse at an Army hospital wrote Mrs. Soyia informing that Pfc. Soyia had suffered . wound in his neck. He had been eported to have been in the Myitkyina sector.
 No details of the action in which he was injured were given. Mrs. Sovia said he had made no refer ence to combat action in his letter prior to his injury.
 No word has been received direct ly from Pfc. Sovta and his mother Is anxiously awaiting further news. He has been in the Army l3 months and trained in Texas and in New York state.
 He is a graduate of Naugatuck high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, July 27 Stephen Knapik. yice-presldent of Local 45, United Rubber Workers of Amerl- ca, and his brother, Andrew. are in Williamspoft, Pa, attending the funeral of their mother, Mrs. John Knapik, who died Tuesday. Mrs. Stephen Knapik accompanied them.
 Paul kOVaeh Of the Merchant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-27
|Rotarians Give
 Money Belts To
 Departing Lads
Red Cross Canteen Group Serves Coffee and DOnuts; Warden Wishes Future Servicemen Speedy Re.
 turn-GideOn Bibles Presented Each
GATUcK Correspondent. Larry shepley-Phone Naugatuck ssss

Naugatuck, July 27. Another group of drafees left this morning to start active duty in the Armed Forces The contingent was the first one which has left under the regulations which leave final classification to the branch of service undecided until the reach Seectve Service headquarters in New Haven.
Evening star., 1944-02-06
Morale Builder

1t will be cheering news to many
an American soldier overseas, and
to his family and friends as we'll,
that the War Department is inaugu-
rating troop rotation" plan under
which veterans of extended service
abroad will have a chance to enjoy
furloughs at home. Lest any one
be unduly disappointed, however,
officials are careful to point out that
the plan will be by no means all
inclusive, for combat requirements
and limited transportation facilities
will make it impossible in many
cases to grant leaves to men quail
flying for them.
Yet, even within these limitations,
the plan promises a happy home
coming for substantial number OF
soldiers. According to Lieutenant
General Millard F. Harmon, COM
mander OF Army forces in the South
Pacific, a rotation" program has
already been initiated in that thea
ter on as large a scale as the means
available permit. Under this pro-
gram-which is expected to expand
as the means increase-furloughs
are being granted to as many as
possible OF those veterans who have
been out there for the past two
years. and the same consideration
is being accorded men who have
served similar length Of time in
Alaska, the Caribbean area and
North Africa.
All along, Of course, overseas
troops have been fairly regularly
rotated" from combat duty to rest
areas behind the battle line, and
a large number Of wounded have
been sent back to America to con-
valesce. But the plan to furlough
men to this country, after approx
mately two years Of service abroad,
represents a new departure, It's pur-
pose being to refresh troops with as
fine change Of scene and climate
as they could possibly have-the
sight Of home and all the warmth
that home contains.
In General Harmon's words, "any
one In responsible position, from
General Marshall down, appreciates
the desirability" Of this, even though
the men who have been away for
long time have not let their crav-
ing for the family hearth depress
them ITO any aggravated extent" It
is sound policy. therefore, and not
mere sentimentality. that is dictat-
ing the War Departments new plan,
for operating even on It's necessarily
limited scale, 1t is bound to have
good effect on American morale
both at home and abroad.
Evening star., 1944-02-06
Judge Mcmahon

The denomination of Judge John
P. Mcmahon to the Municipal Court
will be welcomed by all who under
stand the important function Of this
tribunal in Washington and who are
cognizant Of the long and excellent
service which he has given as one
Of the Districts lower court judges.
Judge Mcmahon has never per-
mitted influence" to enter his
courtroom, and that has made some
enemies for him among those who
believe that there should be a back
door to every judicial chamber. But
in his twenty-six years on the bench
this consistent refusal to be swayed
by considerations of presuming
friendship or special privilege has
won for him body Of admirers who
far outnumber the disgruntled
critics.
A native Of Washington, Judge
Mcmahon studied and practiced law
here before his appointment to the
court by President Wilson. He is
thoroughly familiar with Washing
ton, its people and its peculiar
problems as they affect the police
and municipal courts. In selecting
him for another term as a Judge,
President Roosevelt not only pays a
weu-deserved tribute to Judge
Mcmahon, but he also gives implicit
recognition to the Importance of
placing and keeping the best avail
able men on the court with which
the people OF this city are most
closely associated.
Evening star., 1944-02-06

fought It's way to recognition and to
q new and rightful position In the
world 'by reason OF the now VIC
torious revolution formerly 50 widely
repudiated." This victorious Russia
Is fully conscious of it's new resources
and powers, as well as of its new
international responsibilities. 1T is
pursuing new policies and employing
new methods and new political
means calculated to secure it's newly
won position in the world"
Czechoslovakias role, as set forth
by DR.. Benes, is to be the reconciler
of Russia and Poland, perhaps as
the first step toward a general al
lance of the Slav peoples directed
against Germany, which would per-
manently checkmate German de-
signs to the east and south, and
secure peace in Central and East
ern Europe" The entire content of
the address emphasizes the intimacy
Of Czech-Soviet relations as a factor
to be counted on in the postwar
settlement of the continent.
Evening star., 1944-02-06
Mr.. WiIIkie ToIks Toxes

Those congressional leaders who
have invited Wendell Willkie to ap-
pear before the appropriate commit
tees and explain in detail how he
would raise $4,000, 100000 in new
taxes have directed attention to, one
of two weaknesses in an otherwise
admirable speech by the most active
contender for the next Republican
presidential nomination. The other
weak point in Mr.. WILKES recon-
mendation was its timing. If he be-
lieves that this huge additional sum
can and should be collected in taxes
this year, he has waited until very
late in the day to take his stand.
Mr.. WILKES concern at the mount
ing national debt and his apprehen-
sion concerning the effect on our
postwar economy of an estimated
minimum yearly carrying charge of
$6,000,0 100000 are well founded. Any
failure to appreciate the gravity of
this threat to our future, as he says,
can very well mean that 1--WE shall
lose in debt the victory we have
gained in blood" Certainly, we
should make every effort to pay as
much of the wars cost as is possible
while still fighting the war, and it
can hardly be doubted that the Ma
ton can afford to pay more than
the $2,300,000 of new revenue
which would be raised under the
pending tax bill.
But it is not enough to say that
1--WE must tax to the limit every
dollar, corporate and individual,
that is capable of bearing a tax,
particularly those corporate and in
dividual earnings which are created
by the war itself" Generalities tax
no one. 1t is one thing to point to
desirable revenue goal; quite an
other to get down to brass tacks and
specify in what manner and from
whom the money is to be raised.
Mr.. Willkie made it clear that he
was putting forth his tax sugges-
tions, not as comprehensive plan,
but as illustrations of the things he
believes to be necessary. II he will
now come forward, in response to
the invitations which have been ex-
tended, and state in detail how he
would raise the additional revenue
which he correctly says should be
raised, he will take on added stature
in the eyes of those Americans who
stand ready to make the personal
sacrifices that are necessary if we
would win this war without put
ting our national future in needless
jeopardy.
Evening star., 1944-02-06
Dr.. Benes Explains

The pronouncement made last
week in London by DR.. Edouard
Benes, President of the Czechoslovak
government in exile, throws a re-
vealing light on at least one aspect
OF the tangled situation in Eastern
Europe. Delivered in the form OF an
address to the Czechoslovak State
Council, it clearly expresses the at
titude and policy of that govern
ment. This can be described as one
of complete agreement with the
Soviet Union, in sharp contrast to
that of the Polish government in
exile. DR.. Benes explains the full
import Of the treaty signed in Mos
cow last December between his gov
ernment and that of the Soviet
Union when he states that by virtue
of that instrument Czechoslovakia
has bound her fortunes to those of
Soviet Russia, deeming her foreign
policy to be thereby settled and her
future security assured.
This is in line with DR.. Benes' Rus
sian orientation throughout his po-
litical career. In his address, he re-
called his efforts in the early 1920s
to persuade Britain and France to
adopt friendly attitude toward the
new Soviet state despite the fact
that it then followed the policy of
world revolution. Indeed, DR.. Benes
went SO far as to assert that the
failure Of the western powers to
come to full understanding with
Soviet Russia was primarily respon-
sible for the present war. Munich
and all the European disasters that
followed" he contended, could have
come about only because of Western
Europe's hostility to the Soviet"
DR.. Benes' conception Of Russia
today Is that Of q nation that has