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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
I; RED ARMIES
,ad To Rumania Is
Ashed; Only q Miles
From Kherson

LONDON, Monday, March 49,
R-Four big Soviet Ukraine arm
les slashed the -Gusya-
tin railway leading into Rumania
and Hungary yesterday, fought
their way to a point only % miles
from the important Axis base Of
Kherson on the lower Dnieper
River and raced through 210 To-
calities in almost a mile-an-hour
advance, Moscow announced last
night.
Striking on both sides Of Pros
kurov, 81 miles east of embattled
Tarnopol, another big junction on
the already severed Odessa-Llow
railway feeding the Germans il
the Ukraine, one Russian force cut
the railway to Gusyatin at g
point presumably about As miles
north of Rumania's Bessarabiar
frontier.
Heaviest Infiltration
Moscow's bulletin declared thai
the heaviest Russian infiltratior
beyond Proskurov was southwes-
of that town in the area wheer the
railway winds down to Gusyatin
As miles away. The latter point is
a junction for lines running over
the Carpathian Mountains into
Hungary and Rumania, uneasy
Axis satellite states.
At the lower end OF the 5O0-noile
southern Russian front another
Red army struck 10 miles beyond
Berislav, captured Saturday, tt
seize Tyaginka, only % miles up
the west bank of the Dnieper riv.
q from Kherson, German-held
rail ard river base near the Black
Sea, said the broadcast-bulletir
recorded by the Soviet monitor.
Tarnapol Not Mentioned
Tarnapol, at the upper end Of
the long front, was not mentioned
in the regular Soviet communique
yesterday, but presumably the
Russians still were fighting in the
streets of that strategic city in the
southeastern part of old Poland at.
ter four days Of gruelling strug-
gle.
The Germans threw a mighty
force including armored trains
and heavy artillery into the despe-
rate battle Tor Tarnapol and
sought with all their strength to
hold this anchor of the fluctuat.
ing. 45O-mile front curving east to
the Lower Dnieper River.
This struggle, which began last
Thursday in the city's streets, thus
became the focal point for the
vast military contest precipitated
by the offensive of three huge Red
armies on three merging Ukrain.
ian fronts.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
ALLIES ADVANCE \
ON BURMA FRONT

NEW DELHI, March 10 Up -
Tank-led American and Chinese
forces driving steadily down the
Hukawng Valley of north Burma
in a two-pronged advance have
cut the main Japanese escape
routes to the south and southwest
and have reached a point only II
miles from the strategic valleys
southern extremity.
"Although I have often been
wrong, am willing to hazard the
guess that the entire Hukwang VAL
ley will soon be OURS" Lt.-Gen.
Joseph W. (Vinegar JOEY Stilwell
said in statement released yes
terday summarizing the Allied vic
tory.
Today's communique from south
west Asia headquarters said the
American-Chinese column thrust
ing southwark from Walawbum
had crossed the Nampyak River
three miles below and cut the
only motorable road extending to
Kamaing, enemy stronghold about
~ miles to the south.
A Chinese column thrusting
southwestward along the Ginswe
Ga-Payawm-Lalawng Go trial was
maintaining ST e dy pressure
against retreating japanese force
and was reported unofficially to
have captured Lalawng Ga and
severed the jungle trail leading
southwestward from the valley.
Behind these advancing columns,
Allied hopping up forces were
cutting steadily into the remnants
of the Japanese 18th division-vet-
Grams of the conquest of Singa-
pore-cut off in the Walabum-
Maingkwan area. An estimated g.
600 japanese already have died
there and $4,000 rounds of am
Continued on Page Two; Col. g.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
HIGHER S. S. TAXES
Held INEVITABLE.
Expansion By Congress Of
Social Security Fore
cast By Senator

WASHINGTON. March II. -P)-
EXPANSION by Congress of social
security coverage and an increase
in payroll taxes on employers and
cnpcyes was called inevitable to-
right by Senator Vandenberg tR.
Mich), member of the Senate
finance Committee.
Vandenberg who is the one leg
lslato1 most responsible for Con-
gress action in three times post
ocning an otherwise automatic in
crease in payroll taxes from l to 2
DER cent each on employees and
employers, told reporters he
thought extensive changes soon
mus be made in the act.
President Roosevelt asked in a
January message to Congress for
lie enactment of measures to pro-
vide a second bill of rights"
which. among other things, would
extend social security coverage
bit congress has shown no imme-
date disposition to attack the prob
lem.
Nevertheless, Vandenberg said
he believed that before the year is
out Congress must consider the
formula enacted into law in 1899
under which the reserve fund must
Obtain at all times sufficient mo-
ley 10 meet payments three times
the highest amount expected In
any one of the next five years.
That reserve fund formula isn't
going to be sufficient when the
real load of social security pay
nents falls due, as it soon will, )"
Vandenberg said. For that reason.
he added, the l per cent pay
roll lax is going to have to be
increased.
Congress has stopped this tax
increase fer the last three years,
each time on Vandenberg's init
alive. President Roosevelt cited
me prospective revenue of more
than 81, 100, 100000 annually in W.
icing the new tax bill, which con-
tanned freeze provision. Enact
ment of the bill over veto kept
The levy at l per cent until next
January /.
Iandenberg said he had not yet
made up his mind how far he
would go in supporting admins
tration proposals for an expan-
sion Of social security benefits.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
NEGRO IS KILLED
FOLLOWING FIGHT

WHITEVILLE, March 12-Eddie
Brown, 48-year-old Negro, of Boil
ton, died in the Columbus county
hospital here this morning, and
Coroner H. Hugh Nance, of Cerro
Gordon, stated that Leo Brown, no
kin to the deceased, confessed to
the fatal shooting.
Leo said that Eddie was advanc-
ing on him with knife, during
a violent quarrel between the two
men.
It was said that the Staying of
Brown happened about 2::30 Sunday
morning.
Coroner Nance said an inquest
would be held in the courthouse
here next Thursday night at 8
o'clock. A jury viewed the body
of the slain Negro at the hospital
this morning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
RAIL PASSENGER
OFFICIAL IS DEAD

Frank M. Jolly. who spent more
than 50 years in the passenger
department of railroads., died at
his home in the Carolina apart
ments at 1890 O'Clock Sunday
noon in his 18th year.
Mr.. Jolly had been in poo:
health for some years and failed
rapidly in recent months. He was
born at Micanopy, Fla, on July
y, 1859, and entered railway ser
vice in his 18th year. He was dis
trlct passenger agency at Jack
sonville, Fla. and general West
ern passenger agent at Dallas,
Tex, for the E. T. V. & G.. Ry.
later absorbed by the Southern
and passenger agent at Tampa
and Jacksonville, Fla, for the
Plant System, which is now a
part Of the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Co.
During the Cuban occupation he
represented the Plant System in
havana, and for some time was
promotion and advertising agent
Of the Muson Steamship line in
New York In 1909 he returned to
me Atlantic Coast Line as traffic
representative at Havana, and
iate-' was called to Wilmington in
connection with the lines tourist
movement
~ Mr.. Jolly's only child, Rowland
w. jolly, was killed in an auto.
.Moolle accident at Fort Schuyler,
view York City, some years ago.
Funeral arrangements will be
announced later. The services will
We conducted by the Rev. Mort
,mer Glover, assisted by the
hhight Rev. Thomas c. Darst
5Tlshop of this diocense, at St
James Episcopal Church.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
Forlorn Looking Puppy
To Join Hi, Brothers
In Fire Control Work

RALEIGH, March 12.-(R-
The forlorn puppy that has
been sitting around the office
Of w. X. Beichler, chief of for
est fire control, is going to
Join her brothers in the tall
timbers.
Ranger A. d. Williams has
taken the little bloodhound to
Lenoir where she will be train
ed to run down firebugs who
tamper with the states for
ests. She is the offspring Of q
veteran Of the service.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13

untouchable spiritual and moral
values"
"A great ovation interrupted the
Holy Father when he finished this
passage, and again when he ex-
pressed hope the warning nations
would "devote their thoughts,
their intentions, their desires and
their labors to the coming of peace
free from all external and internal
violence.
Pope Plus spoke in clear, firm
voice and before concluding with
his blessing to the city and world
-''urbi ct orbi' - prayed for
peace sin the name of the mil;
lions whom this tremendous con
flict has thrown into misery and
tears"
The Pontiff spoke for 20 minutes
in this 18th broadcast, which was
transcribed and translated by the
Continued on Page Two; Col. g.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
Transatlantic Flyinq
Boats Set Record For
Passengers, Mail, Cargo

NEW YORK, March 12.-(P
-Four Transatlantic flying
boats arrived today at La
Guaria field, carrying $50 To-
cal and overseas passengers
the largest number ever to
pass through the marine ter
minal there in a single day.
The ships also broke records
for total weight of Trans-At-
lantic mail and cargo, bring
ing 1880 pounds of mail and
cargoes weighing 23,676 pounds.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
Class Is Admonished
For Not Going After
Things, Including 81

BLOOMINGTON. Ind, March IL
-R- A craftsmanship class Of 70
Indiana University students was
listening to a lecture by c. c.
Knox, vice-president Of the Ind
annapolis Hosiery Mills.
Abruptly he fourished 81 bill,
muiring, "Who wants it?'
No one replied, but coed rails.
ed her hand.
You'll never get anything I'M
less you 60 after it," Knox ad-
nonished the class-and handed
the money to the girl A
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
STUDY COMMUNICATES

STOCKHOLM, March IL, -tF-
The German minister of educa-
ton, Bernard Rust, has declared
that the Nazi high commands
communicates must be studied
and discussed in all classrooms
henceforth, Berlin dispatches to
the Swedish press reported to-
Gay
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
WOTHO TAKEN BY u. s.
No Opposition Reported
Encountered In New
Pacific Landing

PACIFIC FLEET HEADQUAR-
TIERS. Pearl Harbor, March H.
P)-A small amphibious unit Of
the Pacific fleet, including a de.
tachment of the 22nd Marine Reg
lment, has occupied Wotho atoll
in the Marshall islands without
resistance, Adm. Chester w. MIN.
'tz announced today.
Wotho atol is between Eniwetok
and Kwajalein atolls which were
occupied last month. Wotho Is 67
statute miles due northwest Of
KWaJalein.
There was no indication in the
AdmiraPs press release whether
any japanese were encountered on
Wotho. The occupation force was
commanded by Major c. B. Law
ton of Fairfax, S. c., and was
received by the native population
with ceremony, including gifts OF
goods.
A proclamation was posted es-
tablishing a military government.
By coincidence, perhaps, Majuro
(similarly occupied without fam
fare) Kwajalein, Wotho and Eni-
wetok form a line pointing toward
Tokyo.
Wotho is triangular, II miles
long in a north-south direction and
six east-west at the north and
widest end. Its IS islands are fair
ly high and bear scrubby vegeta-
ton and some trees. Wotho is
land is the largest Of the atoll
and believed to be the only one
Inhabited. It is in the northeast
corner and is about a mile and a
calf long and one mile wide. The
Lagoon is about rs square miles
in size, contains many reefs and
has three entrances on the west
side.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13
Down rs Planes

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS,
Southwest Pacific, Monday, March
13-P)- Allied planes shot down
rs Japanese planes in a raid on
Wewak, enemy base on the north
eastern coast of New Guinea, Al
lied headquarters announced to-
day.
The attacking bonbers, with es-
cort, smashed enemy gun posi-
tons, supply and ammunition
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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13

NORTH CAROLINA: Monday partly
cloudy Continued cool in west and
slightly cooler in east portions.
additional Weather ON Pare Two>
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-13

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Bradley beam., 1944-08-12
(Offciai First AAF Photo) TECHNICAL SERGEANT RICHARD w. ALBRITTON

Florida's version of the land of Evangeline, Arcadia, has sent one of it's most solid citizens to Bradley Field in the person of T/Sgt. Rich- ard W. Albritton.
 The Sergeant was born in the county seat of DeSoto county and has lived there most of his life. Upon the completion of the pri1n- ary phases of his education, he en- rolled in the Arcadia Business Col lege and completed the course in 1886.
 With this administrative knowl- edge he became Secretary of the Wholesale Novelty Corporation in his home town. The Corporation supplies novelties to concerns in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
 Twenty days after the Japs' in- famous sneak attack on Pearl Har- bor, Dick enlisted in the Army at Tampa, Florida, and was sent to Camp Banding for the usual pro- cessing days. He underwent his basic training at Sheppard Field, Texas and early in February 1942 he arrived at Bradley Field as Pro-
Bradley beam., 1944-08-12
ORDNANCE BLOCKBUSTER
By CPL. ERWIN L. KOERBER
IN THE SHADE OF THE OLD APPLE TREE

 IN THE SHADE OF THE OLD APPLE TREE
 apple behind the 3rd Echelon Garage Characters As uch Sgt ConnerOn Sgt suerue Sgt Ryan, Pvt
 Parsons
 Tme Maybe Saturday but likely Sunday Dehnitey between Scene: (As masined) up seen the
 ground munching apples.
 Snbjec Apples first but branching
 Sgt connerton things happened apples there Isaac Newton discovering the law of gravity by merely watching apple fal"
 This getting rather eaVeere only the head?" Let's an apple dop)
 Ss Ryan: anybody apple Connerton (gupne: "Y but don't down." period of apple crunching follows. did much out of that Dissertation on Shoes"
 Sg Sagrae writing a but things happened remembering" Sgt Comnerton: "F1ow would classify themP" Ss Sagae: would have title Never Be Forgot TSg Riley washing Roberts neck getting Roberts ready in hurry for date last Monday or Cpl Io sns ms heavy eyebrows quick shave the other night There lot of human I'll remember Ele Taylor the other day. flashing out to make reve formation with unaced shoes shirt tail flying in face Then Marshal Vuadnovh talking about entangements and ting mx with Ay-paper."
 ssa since he that strawberry sliding into third base the day the Medcs beat us." l., Sgt Ryan: Sure that. what like in the paper" Well Ryan, wouldn't anybody know how bed" Sgt Well don't tell the about that" things poes Those two fellows that sleep right next to h kodys and Ekn always doing something Latest Koldys Elkins bunk There is Cpl Little only hunks buying of the PIX the side his wife, Mendh friend that the to the First requesting for him." laughed memory for dates though It umoed that he send birthday card WAVE Gerry Bruin Latest she Camp Lejeune" believe anything
  his saying Wake nearly died laugh ing Sugue Friday extngue That dent scalp looked like when combed Things like But still don't like them enough in the paper" Sg Well that bad Cpl Muntn his bd Keep Up the Shine from Officer the other day. Some fellows took it seriously"
 Sgt Ryan: Except the hear he ggged himself" Parsons: West Virginia worried hoes Say wonder where An Apple Day. Keeps the Doctor Away"
 like onel" The three still the To hmself Wonde why fellows took off fast there's break Sunday By the believe writing the BEAM I'd make Underwood Private of the Week
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 The Medics have shaped this esosgh
 To the whee he is IA and
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 Ba prefer the Alaska cHme.
 Decidedly bonde-lean and taH
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Bradley beam., 1944-08-12
Strolling Through
 the Ranks
BY THE TRIO

N. C. Os CluO are 1aSt becoming a must attend on the lists of the lovely ladies of Hartford and sur- rounding towns, and, fittingly so, for the hops are really fine. The band is coming on and the G. I.'s really give the gals a workout on the floor. So don't forget Section C's Non-Coms invite all to gather here to have a groovy time.
 We would like to welcome some of the new 'home-commanders' (wives) who have visited us. They were Mrs. Holiday, Mrs. Payne, and Mrs. Dawkins. Come to see us often.
 That jallopy that Pvt. Bell has, looks like it may explode at any moment. Better wear your helmet while riding, Bub.
 Sgt. Bill Dark has run into new racket. It seems that ever so often his puppy gets lost and the kids in his neighborhood find the pooch very easily for dollar or so.
 There may be a male shortage but it does not mean that Pvt. R. Dorsey should date sisters, espec- tally since his pal Pvt. J. Lewis is girl-less at the moment.
 Say, Pvt. Joe Carpenter, how about telling us about the party that you attended late Saturday nite? It must have been on the well-known ball since you didn't go to New York.
 We'll, Pvt. N. Davis, we see that you have everything in the bag but don't think that we didn't see those little lambs that you wolves had cornered a! the USO on Sun day.
 Pvt. c. Perry has a new riff. Wherever he goes he picks a nice comfy spot and then he picks the gal.
 We see that Pvts. B. Daniels, L. Irwin and B. Brazier are going in for tennis. Daniels and Brazier went la Tarzen (shorts), we won der why Irwin didn't do the same? Could it be that his legs are bird like and bowed like ours
 We dug Pvt. E. Craig holding Corporal stripes on his arm and saying how nice they looked and he would be glad when they are real ly sewed on. We'd like to see that l too, fellow!
 Pfc. Dawkins has copped the crown from 1st Sgt. Wilkins. He is now the Jackpot" King. Sgt. Black is trying hard to dethrone Fuzzy now.
 After taking a look at some of the swell kodachrome shots taken by Pvt. Holmes, I guess we had better tag along with him. Boy! Does that GI know some glamour.
 
 Whats this that we hear about | Pfc. Jack Hale on the lookout for a fine girl? How about it Jack?
 Not that Cpl. Herman George can't play the piano but the way that he was playing "Indian Love Call" the other day would have caused all the Indians to go on the war path.
 We were told by Cpl. Sebie Bos- tic that he was through with Hart ford but it seems that a phone call has changed that tune. How about taking us to Springfield with you sometimes?
 HF~~
Bradley beam., 1944-08-12

not get together with the band and do some singing for the gals?
 Pvt. Walter Garrison you could have at least stopped in Hartford to see what the lady wanted. You shouldn't treat the gals that way. Section c would like to thank the Hostesses from the Canteen for swell ''hot-dog roast" Sunday at the USO. We really had one fine time.
 Pvt. Albert Garner is certainly smooth one. We can't get line on him in any direction. Want to tell us Bub, or do we have to do some guessing?
 Don't forget that everybody is invited to the dance on Saturday mites.
 
 Tis near press time so we'll be seeing you next week, same time and place.
 "I'm Brave Hawk" said the h. dian chief, introducing himself to a paleface.
 "This is my son, Fighting Bird" "And here," he added, "is my grandson, Four-Engined Bomber" She: "That brazen young widow across the street boasts that she has been kissed by. every man in town except one."
 He: "I wonder who he can be-" "Does that girl shrink from kiss ing?"
 eff she did she'd be nothing but skin and bones."
Bradley beam., 1944-08-12

vost Clerk under the Provost Mar shal who, at that time, was Capt. Charles K. Donahoe. He joined the double-rocker class four months ago. Incidentally, since the Ser geant has been working in the Pro- vost Marsha's Department, he has been on the inside of many inter- esting stories but wild horses could not drag. any of these military se- crets out of him.
 Being a native of Florida, it is the most natural thing in the world for him to list swimming as his most cherished hobby. The lure of the bathing beauties is undoubtedly the big reason why nearly all men of the Fountain of Youth" state enjoy water sports. However, he loves to ride a spirited horse and has some favorite trails to canter on.
 At the close of the present con. fict, Sgt. Albritton will make his transition back to gabardines and tweeds and return to his beloved Florida to take up where he left off in his novelty position.
Bradley beam., 1944-08-12

"Does that girl shrink from kiss ing?"
 eff she did she'd be nothing but skin and bones."
Bradley beam., 1944-08-12

Captain: "I'd like to talk to someone around here with little authority"
 Private: "I'm your man, sir. I've got as little authority as anyone"
 Two CTS, on their first furloughs in 10 months, met ip the city.
 "Did you get room last night ?" asked one.
 "A room!" exclaimed the other. "What do want with room. I'm going to be here only three days"
Bradley beam., 1944-08-12

Say, all you would-be crooners, the Club now has a new mike. Why
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-05-10
BARKLEy AND THE
ADMINISTRATION

During the tempestuous Senate
debate on the seizure OF Montgom-
cry Ward and Company, Demo-
cratic Leader Alben Barley of
Kentucky quoted an editorial in
the Philadelphia Bulletin refuting
administration protests that
the Government was adopting the
strong arm tactics of totalitarian
powers.
This paper from which quote
is a Republican paper, l under
stand declared Barley. AT least,
it cannot be classified as supper
ter of the Administration In fact,
it is considered byp Some to be on
the anti-New Deal side.
There was loud laughter. from the
galleries when COP Senator Styles
Bridges of New Hampshire impish-
ly interposed: Il am glad the
gentleman is getting into that cate
CORY"
"Oh, at one time or another
get into all categories," blithely
responded Barley, who has been
championing Administrator policies
with his old, accustomed vigor since
his brief rebellion against Roose-
velt's veto of the tax bill.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-05-10
WHAT FOR THE VETERANS?


Most serious problem confronting the United
States today-and Aaska-is what is going to be done
for the returning veterans.
Most serious mistake that is being made in con-
nection with this is that it is considered postwar
project which it isn't; rather than immediate
project, which 1t is.
According to recent figures. rehabilitation is al
ready with US
Since Pearl Harbor, the Army Navy and Marine
Corps have discharged l,25o,oo0 men and women
average of 46 296 month. Right discharges are
running from 10000 to 10000 month After the
defeat of Germany but before the end of the war
with Japan estimates place the rate of discharge at
possibly 250,000 month or 100000 year.
Just like the rest of the nation Alaska is far
behind in the development of a program for the
assimilation into civilian life of the returning
When soldier leaves the Army Report of
Separation is prepared for him His service records
and this report are sent to the Veterans Admin
istraton He is advised to notify his draft board
that he has been discharged and is advised that if
he served in active service after December Z,
194, and before the end of the present war, he is