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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
Editorial
A Time For
Deciding

Next week the nation Will again
be celebrating its Day of Independ-
ence. It will be doing so at one of
the most critical times in its history.
One hundred sixty-eight years
ago our forefathers fought and many
of them gave their lives to over
throw tyranny and establish what
we have since grown to call the
American way Of life. That way Of
life IS based on the concept OF the
greatest possible liberty to the in
dividual, hampered by as little gov
ornamental control as is necessary to
maintain law and order. Out of it
has come a great degree of indlvid-
ual initiative, freeing of the hui
man spirit to strive and to accom-
plish, and from that has come the
greatest development and the great
est degree of liberty ever known to
mankind
Today there are powerful groups
among us who are dissatisfied with
that American way of life. They
think they have a better way They
want to change it. They want to
impose on American freedom the
ideas many of them have brought
to these shores from backward,
doWntroddcn, and War-tron Europe.
Powerful groups are striving to
emasculate our system Of govern
ment and impose in its place the
form Of government known as COM
munism. Under communism the in
dividual becomes cog-and large
ly slave--in huge governmental
machine. Under it the average mar
comes and goes at the beck and cal
of the men who are ruling over him
The individual is subjugated in de-
veloping a huge, governmentally
controlled economy. In such state
of affairs, liberty as America know.
it does not exist.
The communists of America art
openly striving to impose that form
of government on this nation. Ont
of its most ardent advocates is Sid
ney Hillman, prominent c. /. 0
worker in an organization that ha,
collected thousands Of dollars to b.
used in controlling the Forthcoming
election. If they win, one more
step will have been taken toware
imposing communism on America
One more step will have been taker
in the death Of American liberty.
One hundred sixty EIGHT years i.
short time in the life of a ma
ton. II has not yet been definitel,
proved tlaAt freedom as Americ;
knows 1t can Indefinitely hold it.
own and win eut Akainst destructive
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
Killed Rubber

In the past, many rubber trees
have been killed by worker hack
ing them haphazardly with ma
chete. The better method taught in
the schools involves use OF a special
knife with U blade on one side
and fin blade on the other. An
incision Is made straight up the side
'cf the tree.n Down this the latex.
or rubber milk, flows into clean
1reeepescle ~ the foot Of the tree.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
BRITISH RELIEF NEW PROGRAM
0E CTIIK

The Neighborhood Sewing club
met at the home of Mrs James
Cobbledick Friday. Knitting on
British Relief yarn is the new pro-
gram of this club, until the supply
is used up.
A dainty lunch was served by the
hostess. Members present were Mrs.
Bert Coffman, Margaret Decker,
Mrs. Jess GRIPPE. Mrs. Frank Cum
mings, Mrs. Jenny Boggs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
NEW PRICE PANEL FORMED

formed in Troy, A. T. Peterson,
state director Of OPA has appointed
the following to serve on this board:
DR.. E. Dixon. chairman; Mrs Bert
Thomas, Mrs. Bertha Peters, Mrs
George Strom, clerk
This new panel will meet every
Monday night at 7.30 o'clock, at the
city hall and everyone is invited to
bring his problems before the board
at this time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29

reaucraey When orders and direc-
tives begin to supplant laws made
by the peoples Congress, something
is taking place which a free people
should watch elosely.-Wheelef Me-
Milien, Farm Journal and Farmers
Wife
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
II Understand"

The following letter was written
by soldier serving in the South
Pacific and received by his parents.
1t carries powerful message for
we disgruntled citizens, who are
serving feebly on the home front.
The letter follows:
1t is nice to hear from you after
such a long period of waiting, but
it is unpleasant to learn of the
many hardships brought about by
your changed condition of living
all of which | can readily under
stand because there has been con-
siderable change in my living con-
ditions, too.
1t is too bad that you are limited
in the use of the family car, and
have to mess around with gas cou-
pons and walk SO much. know
what it is to have to walk instead
of riding in the car for my walk
ing has been through miles and
miles of swamp and jungle. So,
understand.
| It is too bad, too, to have your
choice Of food so limited and to have
to do without good steaks SO much
Of the time. | have experienced
this also, except that there is nc
choice here. So again, | under
stand
stand.
It is a shame that Willie has te
work SO many hours a day at this
defense plant 1t must be aWfully
hard on him. But then | have te
work night and day at this defense
plant. So again, I understand!
1t is too bad that you all have SC
little time for amusement anc
haven't any place to 60. But ther
| am deprived of amusements, too
So, | understand!
1t is too bad that you have te
wait out in the rain for your trans
portation. But then | have to get out
in the rain too-sometimes for .
whole week at a time without shell
ter. And of course my transporta-
ton is just a little bit uncertain
| too. So, | understand!
| 1t is a shame that you are paid
so little for the long hours and the
hard work you put in. But then
only receive fraction of the pay
you folks back home get. So, | un-
derstand!
It is too bad that you have tc
live under all the little rules anc
regulations that are SO annoying
But then we have rules and regula-
tons over here, too. So you see,
understand
Winning this war is hard on al
Of us. You work hard, put in long
hours, have to limit ordinary activi-
ties and forego much of the custom
airy pleasures. And SO do /, SO
understand, But during all these
long hours, and hard work ano
changed conditions, I get shot at
1DO YOU UNDERSTANDABLE?
Your loving son and brother,
Tnhn
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29

There was small chimney fire
at the Robert Russell home Monday.
Except for Mrs. Russell's washing
and temper-Which were thrown
for complete loss-no damage was
done.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
MOOSE ENJOY PICNIC

The members of the Moose lodge
and their families held a picnic at
the camp grounds at Yak bridge
Sunday. The day was spent fishing
by few, with the regular outdoor
games enjoyed by many more.
Lunch was plentiful and by far the
big event Of the day. Everyone TAX
ing part in this picnic reported a
most ENJOYABLE day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
FAMILY REUNION

hadsa pleasant surprise when their
sons arrived from their respective
homes last week to visit them. MIR.
and Mrs Gale Zimmerman and chill
dren of Bozeman and Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Zimmerman and son of War
land. A daughter, Mrs. Jay LYONS
and her family, who live in Troy,
completed the happy party.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
TROY GIRL MARRIES

Z Lula May Cole became the bride
of Frances Carman, at Libby Sum
day, June 10, with Rev. Fort reading
the marriage VOWS.
The bride wore dark travelling
suit and carried red rose buds. A
dinner was served at the Carl Cum
mingsEAome with the wedding cake
being cut later at the home of the
brides father, Henry Cole. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carnnan will make thier home
in Spokane. Il.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
WOMAN'S SOCIETY OF CHRIS
TIAN SERVICE

The Woman's Society of Christian
Service held their regular meeting
at the Methodist church Thursday.
Following the business meeting a
potluck lunch was served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Mrs. j. B. Farris was honor guest
at birthday dinner at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Strom.
Cards were in play, with the high
prize going to Mrs. Farris.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
FREE SHOW FOR BOND BUYERS

Mr.. Mettler announces there will
be free show Thursday. June %,
for purchasers Of bends, in the 5th
War Loan Drive. The number of
your bond on a slip of paper pre-
scented at the box office will be your
ticket to good show. The picture,
What a Woman starring Rosalind
Russell. promises a pleasant even
ing OF entertainment, and bond is
good investment any day Buy
your ticket today.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29

DELAYED SPRING FEVER

AS we wander around town we
notice the cherries are beginning to
turn. they look like miniature or
anges The peonies are especially
beautiful, large red and white ones.
Walt Morrison has pink one in his
yard SO full ii looks like a solid
bloom. Funny / never noticed be-
fore how many roses there are in
Troy. Hazel Kensler has a climber
that's the reddest red. Apples are
two-bite size noW-the kids have
measured them. As | cut through an
alley ran into patch of mint
someone had discarded years before
and it had spread for half a block.
1t smelled so fresh, was decided
improvement in alleys. The locust
in the school yard smells SO sweet
after a rain. Guess we must have
delayed spring fever.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-29
BEnWfEN Us GIRLS

She'll has I fascinating
FREE booklet for you
-. Ahcs n Mstovissd.
Il tells how un-myste-
rious your car really IL;
how to keep something
expensive from hap
psnint to il. Ask for Z
copy At any Shell pump.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
Two Local Girls In
Cadet Nurse Corps

Evelyn Graham. daughter OF
Mrs. Genevieve Graham, 1880
Pine street. and Mary Agnes Hag-
gerty. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James Haggerty. 1880 Magnolia
street. Detroit, are members OF
the largest group OF cade; nurses
ever 10 enroll q; Wayne univer-
sity. The women, numbering 273.
are all members OF the United
States Nurse Corps
Supervised by Gladys Kiniery.
instructor in nursing the Wayne
course provides the SUDDEN, nurses
with instructions in bacierlology
chemistry. zoology. psychology. So
GEOLOGY. and nutrition. The pros
pecuNe nurses Will complete their
course al Wayne next February.
when they Will return 20 Their
hospitals for further training
or the group. $50 were sent 10
Wayne by Detroi; hospitals: 81
coming from Grace. 81 from Har-
per, and "a from Evangelical Dea-
coneSs. or the outState institu-
tons, Community Hospital. Bat
tie Creek. sent -: Mercy HoSpi-
tai. Benton Harder. Is: Butter
worth Hospital. Grand Rapids. 10:
Traverse City State Hospital. 6.
and the Highland Park General
Hospital. IS.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
Negro Corporal Gets
Bronze Star Medal

HEADQUARTERS EUROPEAN
THEATRE OF OPERATION - On
behalf OF General Eisenhower,
Major General E. S. Hughes, dec
GRATED Corporal Robert F. Brad
ley, OF Lync1burg, Virginia. Negro
truck driver on the Army's famed
.Red Ball Highway" with a Bronze
Star Medal. and lauded the work
OF the thousands OF Negro quarter
master truck drivers who are haul
ing vital front-line supplies Over
this 400-mile one-way loop day
and night. TO the fghting fronts
Sixty per cent Of the drivers are
Negroes. Stopping huge convoy
on the outskirts Of Paris. Major
General Hughes pinned the deco
ration on Corporal Bradley. in a
surprise ceremony which caught
Vie entire trucking group unaware.
He told them that he would have
liked 10 present all OF them with
medals. but that Bradley was
chosen "a representative OF the
whole Red Ball Highway. including
the men who repair the roads and
bridges. put up the telephone wires
and do all the service work in the
rear.
General Eisenhower realizes that
you men seldom get the same rec
ognition as soldiers in the front
line and wants you 10 know that
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21

the part you are playing is vital
His message is for every man en-
gagged on this vast project; the
troops al the front couldn't do
without you
Initiated Red Ball Highway
The Motor Transport Brigade
initiated the Red Ball Highway in
August 10 meet the needs for swift
or delivery Of supplies 10 the First
and Third Armies in their drive
towards Germany
Major General Frank Ross chief
of transportation. Communications
Zone. disclosed that TIE route Is
four times the length OF the Burma
Road. and that in its first Is days
Of operation II hauled and delivered
more than zoe. 900 tons OF supplies
10 advanced depots. where 'front.'
line units pick IL up with their
hauling units.
Speedier supply became acutely
necessary when Lieutenant Cen
crsl George s. Patton's Third Army
broke through al ST. 10. and began
moving with lightning rapidity
through France. And so the Red
Ball Highway came intd existence,
with thousands OF truck drivers
pulling 24-hour a day shifts. as the
long conveys rolled across specially
designated one-way military high
ways through France.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
Negro Group Is
Only One To Run
Marshalling Area

WITH L s. FORCES IN FRANCE
Now on duty somewhere in
France" an Ordnance Ammunition
company with FIVE Negro officers
points with pride Ia It's record OF
being ne only Negro unit 10 OPP
crate marShalling area in south
ern England for any length of time.
The commanding officer is Cap
tain Justice Hyde. white. Of Nash
Vile. Tennessee. His staff. all OF
them 1912 graduates OF the Ord
nance Oficer Candidate School at
Aberdeen. Maryland. consists of:
First Lieutenant David H. Crowell
OF Trenton, New Jersey: First
Lieutenant Charles J. Wilson, Jr,
OF Chicago. Illinois. Second Lieu
tenant Clifford A. Russell OF Car
rier Mills. Illinois; Second Lieu
tenant Leroy Green OF PittSburg.
Kansas: and Second Lieutenant
William O. Washington of Palmyra.
New Jersey.
The outfit. which enlisted men
drawn from Is states. was activated
in November. 1912. at Camp
Breckenridge. Kentucky. and was
gwen basic training at that camp.
While in Kentucky. the unit estab-
lished \ reputation for crackerjack
baseball teams and other sports.
The company participated in the
Tennessee maneuverS. During It's
first three months in England. IL
operated a large ammunition dump
D1See GROUP. Page IS
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
NEW INSTRUCTORS SCHOOL

Grouped around their instructor Isl II. William HILL who II
explaining nsvigaona chart the members of the newly
inaugurasd Central Instructors School which recently
established Tuksgss Army Air Field for the Of train
basic flying instructors. Three
civilians and all formerly instructors At the Primary Flying
School at Tuskssss Institute Reading left right st L.
Archie Williams. oakland Calf: Mr.. Adoph J. New
Orleans. La: Isl L. William J. Hill Lesehburg James
O. Plinon. Pansvs n j. and Mr. Charles W. Stephens Mon
rosvlls. Ala Official u. S. AAF Photo by AAF Training
Command.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
NEGRO SOLDIER.
CAPTURES NAzI.
CAPTAIN QUICK.

WITH u. S. ARMY SUPPLY
FORCES IN FRANCE-Deep in a
swampy French forest which is
reminiscent OF Louisiana big woods
Pvt. Willie z. wild Bill" Collins
OF Lake Charles, Louisiana, and
Beaumont. Texas. tore unto a skill
let full OF fried eggs and between
bites OF egg and bareback. related
how he captured a German cap
tain.
Willie is a member OF Negro
Quartermaster Service company. a
non-combat outfit, but in the fast
moving French campaign he and
his mates have had TO battle their
share OF snipers while loading and
unloading valuable truck cargoes
OF food. gasoline, and ammunition
for combat troops.
After the Allied breakthrou gh in
Normandy. when United States
armies began 10 get in high gear.
Willies outfit knew only a 24-hour
workday. which gave them no time
10 sleep and barely time to snatch
a bite OF X rations on the run.
Set Up Housekeeping
SO when the boys hit a thickly
wooded bivouac area for a breath.
er, they set up housekeeping anc
started out TO barter for somethin,
to supplement their K-ration fare
Il was looking around" Will
said. when I saw this fellow il
the bushes. slipped around be
hind him and threw il on hin
before he could move"
1t" in Willie's parlsnce is 100
Sprin gfield rifle.
Knew He Was . Jerry"
II didn't know what he was ex
cept that he was Jerry. He cam.
out OF the bushes with his hand
behind his head just like any othel
Jerry. took him 10 the roaC
and the MPs got him. They tolc
me he was a German captain"
Willie according TO his fellow
soldiers. likes 10 roam around.
and is top man in the outfit fol
gathering up abandoned German
equipment
Willies eggs were obtained vi;
barter system and he and hi!
friends were having big mea
before moving up and starting L
work again. They were holding
down what had been a gasolin,
truck head that had moved closer
10 the front.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
Pfc. Coe Kelley
Promoted ToCpl.
At Baer Field

TT. WAYNE. Ind -Coe Kelley.
Jr. OF Bser Field, has been pro-
NOTED from the grade OF Private
First Class 10 Corporal. He is the
son Of Mrs. Hattie Kelley. OF 2ll9
F. Lafayette street, Detroit, Mich.
Prior to joining the Army in April.
1913, he was employed by the Ford
Motor company.
Cpl. Kelley has been stationed at
Bacr Field, | Troop Carrier Com
mand Base. Fort Wayne. Ind. for
the past sixteen months. working
as a baker.
A brother SGT. Jimmie Kelley. is
stationed AT Alexandria. La. with
the l32Sth Engineers
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
ArsinOe L. Loving
Promoted In WyO.

TT. WARREN. wyo.-tSpeciaD-
Arsinoe l. Loving of Detroit,
Mich. has been promoted to the
grade OF Sergeant at Fort Francis
F. Warren. Wyo. He is assigned 10
Training Company IS of the End
Regiment.
Sgt Loving graduated from DAN
Vile high school in 1885. and at
tended the University Of Illinois
for two years Prior 10 entering the
army in September. 1912. he was a
bus driver for the city Of Detroit
Sgt Loving is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ArSinoe w. Loving OF SIG
Brush street. Detroit. Michigan. His
wife. Mrs. Synobia Loving. resides
al 1853 f. Philadelphia street. De-
troit Mich.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
FIRST ENGINEER
UNIT OVERSEAS
NOW IN FRANCE

WITH u. S. FORCES IN
FRANCE-A contingent OF Negro
Aviation Engineers has arrived in
France with the mission of getting
bombed-out airhelds back into
shape for use by heavy bombers
OF the Army Air Forces.
One OF the units was the first
Negro engineer aviation battalion
TO land in Great Britain. II came
overseas in September. 1912. and
began work on the first airdrome
ever completely built by Negro
Aviation Engineers.
The headquarters and service
company OF the regiment to which
it is assigned has also arrived
and other battalions will follow.
This is the regiment with the
famed Army Chorus" which sang
in London's Royal Albert Hall in
September, l943.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21
NEGRO MILITARY POLICE
on DUTY IN PARIS

WITH Us. FORCES IN
FRANCE.-TWen;y Negro soldiers
from me military police battalion
which was on duty IN London.
nave arrived in Paris and are now
on patrol duty there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09

turned from a tour of the theaters of war. Gum is one of the most popular of all the components of the combat rations, he stated, and the demand for 1t seems to be prac- tically endless. The c. Is are add ing new emphasis to the established fact that chewing gum consumption always rises sharply under condi- tionS of stress and excitement. !.
 Another interesting observation made by General Barzynski was that the industry's current produc- ton of pre-war quality of chewing gum, most of which goes overseas, is running somewhat below peace time levels. This was attributed not so much to the sugar shortage as the scarcity of gum base. It was further pointed out that important Far Eastern sources of materials for top grade gum base have been in Japanese hands for nearly three years.
 Gum, though popular, is but one of the many wanted components which we are constantly striving to ship to our fighting men overseas, General Barzynski concludes, as it is these small and seemingly unin- portant essentials that contribute materially to high morale and tangibly show our men that the folks back home can do without if necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Election
 PIeoses Rome

Rome, Nov. 9.-(UP)-Vatican quarters and Italian newspapers ex- pressed satisfaction today over re- election of President Roosevelt, con- fident that his fourth term will fur ther American interest in world af- fairs after the war.
 It was learned that Pope Plus re- ceived hourly reports on the election and competent sources said the Vatican's satisfaction over the vot- ing was based on four points: CD MT. Roosevelt's understanding attitude otward religious questions; CD his interest in war-stricken countries in nede of aid; (3)belief that he will insist that spiritual fac tors have a place in postwar re- construction, and (4) he is per- sonal friend of the Pope's thus fa- cilitating common work for a last ing and just peace.
 The action party's morning news paper, Italia Libera, said that the "re-election of President Roosevelt signifies security to all peoples and means that the American people will continue to participate in world affairs after the war and they won't as after Versailles, return to isola- tionSim."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
STAY ON JOB'
 RALLY AT TOOL
Three War Vets Urge Con- tinued Production to End
 Conflict Quickly

Workers of the night shift at the Waterbury Tool, division of Wick CTS, Inc, gathered very early this morning for Stay on the Job rally. Three war veterans, includ- ing one Waterburian, addressed the employees, telling them of their per- sonal experiences in the war, and asking them to continue production to bring the war to a quicker end The speakers at noon yesterday had addressed another shift.
 The servicemen who spoke were Private Vincent Lucarelli of 75 East Farms street, who was wound ed in action in France, July II; Private First Class William F Trainor of Pennington, who was wounded in action in France, Aug 28 and was German prisoner be- fore the German retreat in France and Staff Sergeant Richard BlaZy of Pennington, who served with a Liberator crew in Italy, and also was wounded.
 Jerry Murphy, a former member of the Merachant Marine, also spoke to the employees, appealing for increased production.
 Mrs. Mary M. Dewey, area War Manpower director, told the gath ering 84 job openings exist at the plant and asked the employees to aid in obtaining the additional help Jack Fitzgerald, recreation director served as master of ceremonies. Ar Army movie, "War Speeds Up" wa. shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
PLANE CRASH ! KILLS 5 MEN
Seven Others Injured in Army Bomber Accident
 in East Granby

Bradley Field, Windsor Locks, Conn, Nov. 9-(UP)-A board of officers began an official injury today into the cause of a bomber crash at East Granby last night which caused the death of five air. men, and injury to seven others.
 The B-24 Liberator, based at Westover, Mass, field, was on a routine training flight when it de- veloped trouble and crashed in a pasture. One crewman parachuted and suffered minor injuries. The others remained with the plane as the plane as the pilot tried to bring 1t down safely.
 The plane knocked over utility pole on Route 9, landed in a marsy pasture and rolled into a gully. It did not catch fire.
 One of the crewmen was trapped in the wreckage for nearly six hours before he was extricated and removed to the Base Hospital here with the other six survivors. The names of the dead and injured wer not released.
 At Simsbury airport it was re- ported the plane was travelling north with one engine skipping, and automobile headlights were turned on to attract the pilots att tention to the field. The plane banked and reversed its course, passing over the field and came down in the pasture few miles away.