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Evening star., 1944-01-13
Cost Put at About so
Of Attacking Craft
By Air Force Chief
By the Associated Press,

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WICHITA, Kans., Jan. 13.-Tht
Germans are back on their heels
Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Army All
Forces chief, told a press confer.
ence yesterday, releasing details o.
the Tuesday raid on Germany ir
which Nazi plane production suf.
fered a terrific setback.
Gen. Arnold, here on an officia
trip, said the raid, made at a cos,
OF about per cent of the attacking
force, meant that hundreds of Naz
fighter planes never would be manu-
factured. The huge American bomb.
er force severely punished plants al
Oschersleben, Halberstabt and
Brunswick.
Production at these plants has
been wiped out for months, he said
Importance Of the plants was shown
because "the great majority of the
Nazi fighting strength is concentrat-
ed around the area invaded by the
Army Air Forces striking force on
January H."
Final assembly plants and sub
assembly plants for making Focke-
Wulfs, JunkerS and Messerschmitt
planes were crippled in one of the
hardest blows yet struck against the
German air force, Gen. Arnold de-
clared.
Strategy of Confusing Enemy.
"The Germans are back on their
heels, but we dare not let up.
They're going to fight with every
thing at their disposal and we've
got to have more and more planes
SO we can deal them the death
blow he said.
Gen. Arnold explained that the
strategy in sending out raiding
parties against three objectives was
to confuse the enemy.
There are only a certain number
of fighters the Germans can send
up," he said. "They are confound-
ed as to their defense and this
enables us to have the initiative
"As We increase the number Of
bombers we send out, our losses
will normally decrease"
The Army air chief said that
were it not for continuing attacks
against the production capacities
of German aircraft factories, Nazi
efforts to double their fighter
strength might have succeeded with
the result that the difficulties which
must be overcome by Allied air at
tacks and also by amphibious land
ing forces would be incalculably
increased"
Delayed by Bad Weather.
Commenting on the losses suf-
fered by our forces, Gen. Arnold
asserted that you can't measure
losses by any yardstick. War is
most uneconomical, but with our
production, the loss of 10 planes
might not be as serious to us as
the loss on one plane to the enemy
Gen. Arnold said announcement
of details of the "outstandingly sue
cessful air battle" was delayed ir
London because bad weather de.
veloped, obscuring the bases tt
which the planes were scheduled tt
return and making it difficult fol
intelligence officers to locate the
scattered crews to complete theil
reports.
The delay in the Air Forces COM
munique, he added, brought into
more than usually clear relief thu
errors in the report made by tn.
Nazi air command for propaganda
purposes" The Germans had claimed
destruction of 1876 of the attacking
planes, including 124 bombers-- TIL,
report of the Air Forces placed thu
loss at 81 planes-59 bombers and
escorting fighters.
On that basis, a per cent los!
would mean there were more thar
1900 planes in the attack force.
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Evening star., 1944-01-13
U. S. Representative
May Return From AIqiers
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne Associated Press.
ALGIERS, Jan. 13-Edwin q.
Wilson, United States representative
to the French Committee of National
Liberation, is reported preparing to
leave for Washington to consult
with State Department officials con-
corning the committees plans for Q
provisional government in France.
Evening star., 1944-01-13

as publicity director for the State
of New York for eight years. Earlier
business connections were with the
editorial staffs Of the New York
World and Herald Tribune and the
publicity departments of N. w. Aver
& Sons and the Columbia Broad
casting System.
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Bishop }. }. Hartley Dies;
Was Columbus PreIote
BY the Associated Press.

by tLt hSsUCIHttu fItss.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 13.-
Bishop James J. Hartley, IS, of the
Columbus diocese OF the Catholic
Church died yesterday.
The bishop, who had administered
the affairs of the Columbus diocese
for 80 years, suffered heart attack
last FRIDAY.
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Allan Reagan Leaves
.OPA for Private Job

Allan Reagan, who has been in
charge of all international activities
for the Office of Price Administration
In the region which includes New
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Chile Sells RuiIwoy

Chile recently sold a complete
railway, and will use the funds for
new public works.
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15

place was so jammed that if you weren't acquainted you soon were. Saw the old year out and stayed Up until 0200 to help you fellows usher yours in. Two years packed in one night.
 co: Oh! Oh! The operator says three minutes is nearly up.
 West: Just a couple more ques- tions: How did Wiggins and Steer make out with their operations co: Latest reports say they are doing fine. By the way, the medics have shaped up Hiwiller and he is now back on duty.
 West: S-a-a-y! That's good news and how about the basketball team? ?
 co: They lost a hot game to the 93rd but they'll be battling in there next time. The bowling team lost a couple tight matches recently, but all were close scores. Latest rumor the Ordnance B team would like to take on the A team. Any bets7
 West: Guess that's all the ear ] have time for. Say hello to the gang and if I don't get lost on Pike's Peak I'll be back in the saddle in few days. So long.
 co: Cheerio and Eastern dreams Click.
 At the other end of the line:
 West: I assure you, operator, ) paid a nickel for that slug in Chi. cago. They use them in the phones there.
 Operator: This isn't Chicago.
 West: Oh, we'll it's good got that partial payment. I Twill sure look up that drugstore in Chicago on my way back. Union Pacific here I come.
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15

quarters, Panama Canal Depart ment, Canal Zone, where he was chief clerk of the General Staff Section. ...:
 In 1882, he was assigned to the Overseas Discharge and Replace ment Depot at the Brooklyn Army Base. In 1886, he was transferred to the Army Air Corps and was assigned to Mitchell Field, where he eventually became Sergeant Major.
 He arrived at Bradley Field in October, 1942, as Sergeant Major, and has continued on that duty since then.
 Sgt. Heller is single and makes his home in Brooklyn. His office is open to all enlisted personnel at any time for discussion of legitim- ate problems.
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15

The Base Sergeant Major, M/Sgt H. S. Heller, was born in New York State and attended the New York City grammar and high schools.
 In May, 1922, he enlisted in what was then the Air Service and was a drummer in the Band at Mitchel Field, Long Island. He was trans ferred to France Field in the Canal Zone, as a member of the Band, ana was stationed there for three years. While at these posts, Sgt Heller was known also for his base. ball prowess and he was a pitcher and infelder on both of these post teams.
 After short time back in the States following this hitch, he re- enlisted and was assigned to De- tached Enlisted Mems List, Head
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15
SPARKSFROM'C C
By Sgts. Charles A. Koch and Sgt. Neal J. Peterson.

During the past two weeks there has been no column in this paper from Detachment c, because the Sparks had to be returned to the garage for recharging. The two new Sparklets to take over the column are listed above. We hope that we will be able to dish out the "scan- dal" as our illustrious predecessors did. May their bones rest in peace.)
 It is rumored that Bill (some- times known as Pappy) Denman, has a good chance of living up to his nickname.
 We are happy to see again in our midst that Lumber Jack from the Oregon woods, that Pistol Packn' Sergeant of the guard, that ace spotter that has just re- turned from a five weeks course in aircraft recognition at Richmond, Va. (Ha, I bet you think we are not going to tell you his name. We'll, we aren't).
 It has come to our attention that, during his brief stay at Mitchell Field, Junior (Steinberg) Phillips is adept at the noble art of hog calling. How about an exhibition, Phil? Judging from all the chow hounds in our squadron (Did you say something, Bishop?) you ought to gather quite an array of these animas.
 Oh, oh, Koch, you f1inched, that means two.
 Greetings MT. and Mrs. North America and all the ships at sea, it's an eight-pound boy at the Sweeneys. Congratulations Gabe.
 Mystery of the Week
 Jerry Kowalski tripped into Springfield this week???? Who was he with? Where did he go? What did he do?
 Switchboard: Sgt. Paxton speak ing, Oh, you want General Mess. ] am sorry, but he is not in at pres ent.
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15

bond. Tony already has one pros pective member, blonde, and is searching for other virtuosi on the mouth organ. Too bad, Tony, but the blonde is "moving-out.' We un- derstand it is to be an ALL GIRL BAND and only personnel from mo mans land" need apply. Those interested call extension 375.
 With the coming of the snow has anyone recognized those two fur. rows leading to Thompsonville? In any weather you can always de- pend upon Chet Majewski "pulling out" for T'ville.
 Happy birthday to Casey Rabito Casey is like a woman when il comes to telling his age, but we've been informed by a reliable source that this coming February 29, will be his eighth. 8x4 minus 2 will give
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15

you the answer to the $64 question
 The Identification bracelet that George Ricardo D'Annolfo is sport ing is an Xmas gift from Mother" Mother spelled JOYCE.
 John Husky is a victim of "cof- fee nerves" These coffee gremlins do most of their dirty work on the band stand and when the band is loading to come back to the base. Frank Jurkoic suggests that you switch to ice cream for it does have it in coffee flavor. And it's good too, isn't it, Hal Nanny?
 Our Supply Sergeant, Stan Mar usinski, is as busy as an air raid warden in Berlin because of the change in administration. Stan we believe is the only one in the band that has turned over new leaf for the New Year. Speaking of a new leaf don't you think that TSgt. Hall should bequeath that whistle to the scrap metal drive2
 Sgt. Frank Jurkois, Cpls. Herb Resin, Tony Russo and Pfc. Guy Borrelli wish to express their grati- tude to Mir. and Mrs. William X. Martin, family, and their friends for the enjoyable weekend spent at their home in New Milford, Conn. Since their return to the base Guy and Herb, have seriously talk en up weight lifting 80 as to be able to "hold their own" in case of any future square dances.
 ADD .LIB%Ciff Amero has found a second home in Windsor. Request that John Harris write this column in the near future. He has more "on the ball" than Major Hoople of the comics. Cpl. Vir- ginia Smith sings with the dance band-now and then. Those cute lamp shades at the Villa Rosa read ike squadron roster. The order pertaining to seeded areas is still in force. Casey Rabito's old age is beginning to show. Last week he had head-on collision with the post gym. The 17th concert of the Band will be held at the USO, Windsor Locks, Sunday, 16 January 1914. Time: 2030. CIVIC. Rene E. Pittet, conducting.
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15
WHY RETREAT" IS THE TERM

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(ALNS) When Julius Richman of Head quarters Co.,, 661 T. D. Bn. won dered why the evening formation in the Army is called Retreat" he started something. Nobody around his camp knew. He wrote to The American Legion here, which wrote to the Army War College, where Katherine Greenwood, librarian dug up the tonnes and advised what the records of Her Majesty's forces British, had to say:
 "It is ordered in Her Majesty's Regulations for the Army, p. 253 that The Retreat is to sound or beat at sunset; after which nc trumpet is to sound, or drum to beat, in the garrison except at watch setting and Tattoo, and in case of fire or other alarm The word is only the French retraite signifying the retirement of the men from their daily duties, or per haps originally to their quarters. This is the only significance of the word in military parlance, the word retire being always used to express a backward movement.
 Miss Greenwood's research went farther, into British and French earlv days if was the cnStOm for the rifle and drum corps to march through the camp streets and for each soldier to "repair to his tent or quarters" and remain therein. Later the custom changed to a for nation while the flag was lowered. The use of Retreat" in this sense was found as far back as 1889 in British documents, and in 1779 in the United States, which followed many British customs.
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15
q Band File b';
BY "SZOKE''

Our explanation for the cracks in the earth that could be seen before the snow was due to the entrance of Jack Volkman of Amarillo, Tex as, into the band. He really came on like Gang-busters. For those who have never met Jack, he can be spotted at the post gym Monday Wednesday or Friday afternoon wearing the cutest blue trousers with a gold stripe on each pant leg. We understand that Jack has taken off the gold striping and is now passing it around for hair ribbons In case Jack isn't wearing those cute trousers, he can easily be spot. ted on the handball court as the character giving out with terri fic imitation of ZaSu Pitts.
 Tony Marcopoto, more affection ately known as, "Oh, so you're the one" is forming an all-harmonica
Bradley beam., 1944-01-15
The Mystery of the Letterkenny Trip

Who crossed the Delaware Ferry on the trip going down? Neither Cpl. Taylor nor Pfc. Miller remem. Der doing so, yet they were alter nate drivers on the same vehicle. Both claim they were asleep.
 What happened to Philadelphia on the return trip for Pfc. Miller?
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Daniel A. Dunning, 10,
Retired Attorney, Dies

Daniel A. Dunning, 10, of 4342
Davenport street NV, retired attor-
ney, died yesterday at Georgetown
University Hospital after a long
illness.
Mr.. Dunning was born in Don
iphan, Kans., and lived as a boy
in Western Colorado. He later
moved to Utah, where he volun-
teered for the Spanish American
War. serving with the Utah Artil-
lery in the Philippine Islands.
After graduation from George
Washington University in 1907. he
established law practice in Boise,
Idaho. He interrupted his prac-
tice there to serve as Assistant At
torney General.
He returned to this city in 1921
and practiced law here until heart
ailment forced his retirement In
1888. He was a member of the Dis
trict and Idaho bars
Besides his widow, Mrs. Alice
Totten Dunning, he is survived by a
son, Maj. John Dunning, Wright
Field, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs.
George r. Borsari and Miss Mary
Joe Dunning of Washington; a
brother, A. H. Dunning, Atchison
Kans., and a sister. Mrs. Lillian
Primrose, Long Beach, Calf.
Requiem mass will be celebrated
at 10 am. Wednesday at st. Paul's
Church following services at the
residence at 9:l5 am Burial will
be in Arlington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
b. |. Snead, Virginia
Bridge Co. Official,
Dies on Visit Here

Beverly L. Sneed, 70, vice presi.
dent of the Virginia Bridge Co., 8
subsidiary of the United States
Steel Corp, died today in an apart.
ment of the Carlton Hotel while ir
Washington on business.
Mr. Sneed left a call at the hote
desk for 7 am. When he failed tt
answer, a hotel employe went to hi,
room and found him unconscious
He was pronounced dead by DR.. j
Ernest Mitchell, who was summoned
from his office at 1923 K street NV
DR.. Mitchell said Mr.. Sneed appar.
emily had suffered heart attack.
Born near Charlottesville, Va.
Mr.. Sneed had been connected with
the Virginia Bridge Co. for 43 years
He served successfully as CHIEF
craftsman, assistant operation man.
ager, general contract manager and
vice president in charge of sales.
In the latter capacity he fire.
quently came to Washington or
Government contracts. He had re-
Gently been working with the Wal
Department on Bailey bridges, used
extensively by invasion forces, ano
barracks construction.
Mr.. Sneed arrived here Friday
and had planned to return to Roa-
noke yesterday. After missing his
train he had planned to go back
today.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Lillian Sneed; a daughter, Mrs. Vir.
ginia Warner, and one sister.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Good Shepherd Superior
Dies After Iona Illness

Mother Mary of st. Dominica, ST.
mother superior Of the Convent OF
the Good Shepherd, Thirty-sixth
street and Reservoir road NV, for
seven years, died yesterday at
Georgetown Hospital after a years
illness.
Solemn high mass will be sung
at the convent chapel at 10:30 am
tomorrow by Msgr. Louis R. Stick
ney, a cousin of Mother Mary and
rector of the Shrine of the Sacred
Heart, Mount Washington, Md
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Gene
terry.
Born in Philadelphia. she was the
former Miss Florence Stickney. She
entered the Order of the Good Shep.
herd in Philadelphia and after max
ing her VOWS in 1902 was sent te
the Baltimore House. For a time
she was at Calverton House, also
in Baltimore. and later returned tc
Baltimore House, where she was
mistress of novices and directress o.
the Magdalen Community for many
years. She was named mother su.
perior of the Washington convent il
June, 1887.
There are no members of her i'm.
| mediate family surviving.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
|Dr. William s. Bean,
Public Health Service
Official, Dies al 81

DR.. William Smith Bean, 54. chief
Of the hospital division Of the
United States Public Health Service,
died yesterday OF A heart attack at
his home, TOO Meadow lane, Chevy
Chase, Md.
Commissioned in the Public
Health Service in 1915, DR.. Bean
served in various capacities as sur
kgeon. He was medical ofiicer in
charge, successfully. at the Marine
Hospital, Mobile, Ala; Pittsburgh
Norfolk, Va, and Baltimore. He was
appointed to his present post in the
Surgeon Generals Once last June
DR.. Bean, a native of Sumter
County, S. c., received his B. A. de-
gree at Presbyterian College of South
Carolina and M. D. degree at the
University of Virginia in 1915. He
married the former Sophie Willis
Carlisle in April, 1918.
He was a member of the American
Medical Association, the Association
of Military Surgeons, Pi Kappa and
PM beLa Kappa.
Besides his widow, he is survived
by four sons, Capt. William S. Bean
stationed in Fresno, Calf; Aviation
Cadet Howard Carlisle Bean, Corpus
Christi, Tex; Midshipman George
Adam Bean, now at the University
Of Notre Dame, and Aviation Cadet
Joseph Sanborn Bean, at the Uni
versity of Georgia.
Arrangements for funeral services
and burial, which will be in Spartan
burg, S. c., have not been completed
Evening star., 1944-11-27
HIT Mrnturiant

BLACKWELL, RUTH. In loving men,
ory Of our dear daughter and sister: RUTH
BLACKWELL. who departed this life four
years ago today, November ~, 1910.
Although your soul is now at rest
And free from care and pain,
The world would seem like heaven
We had aMn yos s1saap safk assln MRs
MADISON AND BEATRICE LEE.
BROWN, PETER H. tribute of love
IN memory of our dear husband and
father. PETER H BROWN, who departed
this life six years sgo today, November
81. 1888
November brings sad memories
OF loved one gone to rest;
You will never be forgotten
By the ones who loved you best.
Our hearts still ache with sadness,
Our eyes shed many a tear;
God only knows how much we miss you
At the end of six long years.
Although your soul is now at rest
And free from care and pain,
The world would seem like heaven
II we had you back again.
LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN.
BUTLER, JOHN LEWIS, In loving mem
ory of my father, JOHN LEWIS BUTLER.
who left us fourteen years ago. Thanks
giving night. November 81, 1890.
BEATRICE R. RICHARDSON.
DAVIS, CARRIE. In loving remem-
brance of our dear mother, CARRIE DAVIS,
today, November 81, 1887.
When those we loved have stepped across
The threshold of Gods door,
They leave behind those memories
That make us love them more.
The years may wipe out many things,
But this they wipe out never.
The memory of those happy days
HER LOVING CHILDREN. ANNIE REED
JOSEPH EDWARDS. EMILY JOHNSON
AND MARGARET WASHINGTON.
DILL, ]. THOMAS In sad but lovins
]. THOMAS DILL, who departed this life
one year ago. November 81, 1943.
We never thought when he left home
He never would return;
That he so soon in death would sleep
And leave us here to weep.
precious one from us is gone.
voice we loved is stilled
place is vacant in our hearts
That never can be filled.
M9THER. 2pIIERv DADDY AND BROTHER
EURE, JOSEPH E. tribute of love ir
memory of our husband and father, 10.
SEPH E. EURE, who entered into eterna
rest one year ago today, November II
1943.
Like flower which fades away,
Upon this earth he could not stay;
God sees and knows best,
So He took my dear husband home tosfest
HIS DEVOTED WIFE. MARY EURE,
We think of you, dear papa,
More than others know:
II only we could see you now
| 1t seems SO long ago.
HIS LOVING CHILDREN.
KARGER, NANCY JUANITA. In lovin,
memory of our dear little friend. BILLIE.
who departed this life four years ago today
Gone, but not forgotten
KITTY AND FRED.
OETZEL, ETA LUSBY In lovinl
memory of my dear and only sister, ETTl
LUSBY OETZEL, who passed away No
vember II, 1917.
Dear Eta, am thinking OF you always
In memory you are ever near.
SISTER, VIOLA L. SOBHY.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
John A. Sheridan, Al
FILA Official, /, Dies

John A. Sheridan, Al, Federal
Housing Administration zone COM
missioner for the Middle Western
States, died yesterday at his home,
5420 Connecticut avenue NV.
A native of Glen Cove, N. Y, Mr.
Sheridan had been connected with
the FILA since 1884. Before ap-
pointment to his present post last
year, he was deputy commissioner
in charge of New England and the
Middle Atlantic States.
Previously he had been employed
in several municipal posts in New
York. For 20 years he was associated
with the New York Title e. Mort
gage Co. and was in charge of the
mortgage department there before
joining FILA.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs
Susan I. Sheridan; son, Robert A
Sheridan, seaman, second class, sta.
toned at Bainbridge, Md; daugh.
ter, Miss Ann Sheridan, Washing.
ton; his mother, Mrs. Mary Sheri.
dan; two brothers, Fred and Will
liam Sheridan, and two sisters, Mrs
James Boyd and Mrs. Robert For.
rest, all of Glen Cove.
| Funeral services and burial will
be in Brookside, Long Island
Wednesday.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Mrs. Daniel +. WeddIe Dies
Following Church Service

Mrs. Daniel F. Weddle. 46, wife Of
the manager OF the Rockville (Md)
|office Of the Potomac Electric Power
Co., died a few minutes after being
stricken with heart attack yester-
day while she and her husband
talked with a friend after services
at the Rockville Presbyterian
Church.
A native Of Frederick County, Md,
Mrs. Weddle had made her home in
Rockville for 10 years. She was a
member of the Rockville Home
makers Club.
Besides her husband. she Is sur
vived by five daughters. Mrs. Guy
Haines, North Boston, N. Y, and
Mrs. William Lowery and the Misses
Virginia, Jean and Peggy Weddle, all
Of Rockville; four sons, Thomas,
serving with the Army overseas;
Ray, recently discharged from the
Marine Corps after services over
seas, and Richard and Daniel F.
Weddle, jr., all of Rockville.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. Wednesday at the Rockville
Presbyterian Church, with burial in
the Rockville Union Cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Mrs. Eva Bouffard Dies;
Rites 10 Be Tomorrow

Mrs. Eva Bouffard, 81, a native of
the District, died yesterday at her
home, 1899 E street Sc, after an
illness of several months.
Educated in the public schools,
Mrs. Bouffard was formerly en-
ployed at Lansburgh's and Kann's
department stores. She was the wife
of ]. Gilbert Bouffard.
Besides her husband she leaves a
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Gimesky;
her father, William G. Kiefer; two
sisters, Mrs. Dora Weeks and Mrs.
Anna Baker, and~a brother, Philip
Kiefer, all of Washington.
Requiem mass will be celebrated
at 10 am. tomorrow at st. Peters
Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Cedar Hill Cemetery