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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Maryland and Georgia Tie
For Second in Bond Sales
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 9.-Maryland
tied with Georgia for second place
nationally in percentage of over
subscribing its goal in the Fifth
War Loan Campaign, In which
Marylanders bought more E Bonds
than in any of the preceding drives.
This was announced by w. Bladen
Lowndes. State War Finance Com
mittee chairman, who said that 10
of the States % counties had ex-
ceeded their e Bond quotas
Mr.. LoWndes said Federal tabu-
lations showed West Virginia led
the Nation in oversubscription, SELL
ing 1874 per cent Of its quota.
Georgia and Maryland tied with
l85 per cent.
Marylands overall sales were
placed at s422 900 900, as compared
to a goal of 1923 900 900. Individ-
ual sales were 5000 ,000, 600, or 1856
per cent Of the quota, and E Bond
sales totaled 1000, 900, or "a per
cent OF the goal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
By the Associated Press.

There Is loophole in the ma
tional gasoline rationing program
big enough to fly q sports biplane
through.
Owners of private airplanes can
demand enough gasoline to carry
them on a vacation trip to the Vel
lowstone or fishing trip to Florida,
and their local ration boards must
hand them the requested rations.
The only requisite is that the
gasoline be used in the plane, not
an automobile.
OPA oncials conceded today they
are helpless to do anything about
the situation under present regula-
tons. Conferences have been held
however, looking toward a possible
revision OF the rule.
OPA controls the use Of all gaso.
line under 86-octane. That quality
of fuel gives satisfactory perform
ance in most light aircraft.
Flying clubs and other Spokesman
for the private plane owners de-
clare the amount OF gasoline their
ships use Is negligible when COM
pared with the Nations overall
gasoline consumption. OPA has nc
way Of aSceEtaining Just how much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Dewey 1urnsAitentionI
ToProb| en- Winning
New Jerseys Support
~ the Associated Press.


ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 9.-Gov.
Thomas E. Dewey, satisfied that in
Thomas ]. Curran he had Senate
candidate who will strengthen his
bid for New York's A electoral votes,
turned his attention today to neigh
boring New Jersey, whose l6 votes
lis another November prize.
Gov. Walter E. Edge and New
Jersey congressional delegation had
ia luncheon appointment with Gov
Dewey. who looked to. them for a /
report on what he might expect
there.
The Republican presidential NOM
inee planned to confer also with
Charles M. Dale. Republican candi-
date for Governor OF New Hamp-
shire.
New Jersey COP Hopeful.
The election in New Jersey Of a
Republican to the Senate in 1912
and the election last fall Of Gov.
Edge-f1rst Republican to win the
governorship In the Garden State
In seven years--spurred Republican
hopes Of carrying that State this
year. The Republicans are cycling
also a second Senate seat. now held
by Democrat, which will be de-
cided in November. The nominee,
Alexander Smith, will be in the New
Jersey party here today.
The problem facing the Repub-
licans in New Jersey is much like
that in New York. Most of New
Jerseys 81 counties are normally
Republican, but Mayor Frank Hague
OF Jersey City has a habit OF turn
Ing In 10O,000-odd majorities in
Democratic Hudson County that the
Republicans can't overcome. Presi-
dent Roosevelt won the State three
times.
Must Offset Tammany Vote.
In New York, the Republicans
must get heavy majorities upstate to
offset the Democratic lead always
rolled up in New York City by Tam
many Hall, Bronx Leader Edward j.
Flynn and Brooklyn Leader Frank
v. Kelly.
Gov. Dewey had this in mind when
he put his personal OK yesterday
on Secretary of State Curran, party
leader In New York County, as the
Republican candidate for Senator.
The Republicans hope that Mr.. Cur
ran will be able to attract votes in
New York to the national ticket.
A further Republican bid to cut
into Democratic majorities in New
York City was made today with the
naming of Arthur H. Schwartz,
Manhattan attorney, as State CAM
paign chairman.
Mr.. Schwartz will assume duties
handled by Republican National
Chairman Herbert Brownell, jr., in
Gov. Dewey's 1888 and 1912 guberna-
torial campaigns.
Willkie Question Again.
The now almost daily question,
What will Wendell Willkie do?"
came up again yesterday. but got
no answer.
! ROLAND B. Marvin of Syracuse,
Republican leader in Onondaga
County who supported Mr.. Wiukie
for the party's presidential nominal
ton this year, told newsmen the
matter came up in conference with
Gov. Dewey. Mr.. Marvin said he
didn't recall whether he or Gov
Dewey first mentioned what Willkie
might do"
Il said the only man who would
know that is Mr.. Willkie himself"
Mr.. Marvin said.
Mr.. Marvin pledged Coy. Dewey
! his support. ,,..... ..t-..,... am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Virginia Fire Chiefs
Elect Duncan President
Ty the Associated Press.

~ the hosOClHtcU ITcSS.
HARRISONBURG, Va, Aug. O.
The Virginia State Firemen's Asso-
citation met in annual convention
here today to elect officers and to
select a site for next years meet
ing
Virginia fire chiefs meeting yes
terday reelected James M. Duncan,
jr., of Alexandra, president: L. A.
Ballard. Salem, vice president; E. F
Ware, Hampton, secretary-treasurer
and the Rev. Norman Roberts,
Alexandria, chaplain.
The group urged the enactment
Of uniform fire prevention codes for
the State and President Duncan
appointed committee to help draft
such legislation for presentation to
the General Assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
II PM. Curfew Is Voted
For Portsmouth Youths
BY the Associated Press.

PORTSMOUTH, Va, Aug. O.
Portsmouth City Council last night
adopted curfew law which will 90
into effect at once and will require
children under Is to be off streets
OF the city by IL pm. and making
parents or guardians responsible for
violations by minors.
The action was taken after a study
of several months and was precipi-
tated by recent petitions signed by
officers of several churches urging
such law.
City Manager Arthur Owens in
dicated that disposition of any chill
dren picked up after II pm. whose
parents cannot be located would
probably present problem, since it
would not be desirable to Jail them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Phi|odeIphion Purchases
up. Morgan Estate
By the Associated Press.

by he ASSociated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug 9.-Sale of the
175-acre country estate of the late
}. P. Morgan for sl75,000 to Philip
Publicker of Philadelphia has been
announced here.
Mr.. Publicker, president of the
Mifflin Chemical Corp. purchased
the Glen Cove Lond Island prop
erty from Pacific Coast syndicate
headed by Joseph Miller, Beverly
Hills, Calf, it was learned.
The estate. estimated to have cost
Morgan $l,500000, includes three
story Georgian style main house,
gardeners cottages, greenhouses
and stock barns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Merrill Is Assigned
10 Head Liaison al
Cey|on Headquarters
By the Associated Press.

SOUTHEAST ASIA COMMAND
HEADQUARTERS HANDY, Cey-
Ion, Aug. Brig. Gen. Frank D.
Merrill, who recently surrendered
command Of his famous Marauder
detachment in Burma, has been
named head Of the liaison group for
the China Burma-India theater at
Allied headquarters here.
The nature of Gen. Merrills as
signment was disclosed by Gen.
Joseph w. Stilwell in a message
from his headquarters in India
commencing Gen. Merrill for his
services in the field and declaring
he had been relieved of his COM
mand solely because of i'll health.
The statement supplemented an
earlier announcement from Gen.
Stilwells headquarters emphasizing
that Gen. Merrill's transfer to
Handy was in no way connected
with an inquiry into a reported
breakdown in the morale of the
Marauders during the battle of
Myitkyina. The breakdown had been
attributed to premature return Of
convalescent raiders to active duty.
Was Hospitalized Twice.
The Myitkyina task force has
been commanded since Gen. Mer-
rill's assignment to Handy by Brig.
Gen. Theodore F. Vessels.
The statement today said:
The following statement Is for
immediate release from Gen. Still
we'll 1t concerns the relief of Brig.
Gen. Frank D. Merrill from COM
mand of the 5307th Provisional Regi-
ment and his subsequent assignment
to head the Obi China Burma.
India) liaison group at SEAC head
quarters.
THE only reason for his relief
was his health. He was hospitalized
from March 81 to April 16 and
again from May 20 to June Is.
Full Confidence Expressed.
II considered it unfair to
valuable officer to ask further effort
on his part which might have a
serious, lasting effect upon his health
and have, therefore, transferred
him to less arduous but equally i'm
portant duty in his present assign
ment.
Gen. Merrill is a very high class
officer and his unavailability in the
field service Is very regrettable. NY
full confidence In him should be
obvious from the duty he is now
performing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Gen. Howard to Head
San Diego Marine Bose
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, Aug. s.-Brig.
Gen. Archie F. Howard, So, a native
Of Clay Center, Kans., will assume
command of the San Diego Marine
Corps base today, relieving Brig.
Gen. Matthew H. Kingman, who u
going on inactive status.
Gen. Howard. recently awarded
the Distinguished Service Medal by
the Army, served in the Solomons
as commanding general from July,
1913, to April /. 1914.
Gen. Kingman will return to his
farm near jamestown, Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Florists Elect Officers

CHICAGO, Aug. lP.-J. Fred
Austin, Spokane, Wash, yesterday
was reelected president of the So
ciety of American Florists at their
annual convention. S. S. Pennock,
jr., Baltimore, and Karl B. Ullman,
Northampton, Mass, were elected
directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Tito Visits st. Peters

VATICAN CITY, Aug. 8 R.-
Marshal Tito and members of his
Yugoslav Army stan made an in
cognito visit yesterday at st. Peters
Basilica, the Vatican News Service
said today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
CONGRESS in Brief
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senate.
Continues debate on postwar job
less pay.
Foreign Relations Committee con-
siders British American oil agree
ment.
House.
In recess until Thursday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Fu|bright Defeats
Adkins in Arkansas
By Margin Of $4,000
Ey the Associated Press.

49, 'Aie aeSoSiebcu tCss
The problems of peace, pushed
to the fore by war successes
abroad, found political echoes
at home today in the selection
of Representative j. w. Full
bright as the Democratic NOM
inee for Senator from Arkansas
and in formal statements by
senatorial nominees in New
York stressing postwar needs.
Mr.. Fulbright is the freshman
Representative who gained a meas
ure OF fame with his House approved
resolution recommending that the
United States take part in a post
war organization strong enough ito
maintain just and lasting peace
He came out far ahead of Gov.
Homer M. Adkins in yesterday s
runoff primary for the seat now held
by Mrs. Hattie w. Caraway, the only
woman Senator, who lost out In the
first primary. Gov Adkins conceded
defeat
Fulbright Leads BY 24.083.
Returns from 1,725 precincts out
of the States 2,087 gave Mr.. Full
bright 8e,405 votes and Gov Adkins,
IS 322.
The 39-year Representative
and Gov. Adkins are political op-
ponents of long standing. A new
wrinkle in Arkansas politics was the
voting by Negroes yesterday In large
numbers.
Peace problems were emphasized
In New York by both Senator Rob-
ert F. Wagner, New Deal stalwart
renominated by the Democrats, and
Thomas j. Curran, secretary of
State, given the Republican NOM
nation.
Senator Wagner said 1--WE must
prepare now to win the peace by or
ganizlng our great resources for
postwar prosperity"
Mr.. Curran said 1T will be my
mission day and night with every
energy I have to aid in bringing
about great and lasting peace"
Mr.. Curran, like Senator Wagner,
is New York City resident and
won the nomination as the man
most likely to help Gov. Thomas E.
Dewey carry New York State for
the presidency through cutting into
President Roosevelts traditional
strength in the metropolis.
Will Oppose Mrs. Luce.
feminine cnntoSt with II;
on Americas part in international
affairs, became assured, meanwhile,
In the Democratic nomination of
Miss Margaret E. Connors, Fairfield
attorney, to oppose Representative
Glare Booth Luce in Connecticut S
4th district.
Mrs. Luce, who speaks of the ad-
ministration's foreign policy as ''glo-
baloney," will thus have as her No.
vember opponent one who says "the
main issue is to see that the peace
is won after the war" and promises
Ito follow the leadership of the
commander in chief, President
Roosevelt"
Connecticut Republicans in con-
vention yesterday renominated Sen
ator John D. Danaher and Gov.
Raymond E. Baldwin.
Mortimer R. Proctor won the Re
publican nomination for Governor
of Vermont over w. Arthur Simp-
SON Other candidates there won
nomination in Republican and
Democratic primaries without op-
position
Texas Republicans yesterday NOM
mated B. J. Peasley, Tyler railroad
man, for Governor, A full slate of
State candidates. with the 7exception
of the Office of agriculture commits
sioner, was named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Sproy Kills 100 Sheep

PORTERVILLE. Calf, Aug. 8 (P,.
approximately 1900 sheep we're
killed by poisonous spray which
drifted from . nearby olive grove In
the Saucelito district here, 1t was re-
ported yesterday. T. L. Cloer, on
whose land the sheep were grazing,
said the animals were asphyxiated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Nurserymen Elect Leissler

Fred Leissler, Fairfax, was elected
vice president of the Virginia Nurs-
erymen's Association at the organ
nations meeting yesterday ut the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. ut
Blacksburg. 1t was learned here to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09

partment has informed his mother.
His father, Maj. Thomas J. Sulli-
van, is travelling for the Air Forces
in its production program. A
brother, Pfc. James D. Sullivan, 81
is a flight engineer with the Air
Forces at Spokane, Wash.
Corpl. Sullivan was working in an
architects Office in Wilmington,
DEL before entering the Army. His
mother moved to Washington In
1912.
Prisoners of War
First 1t. James r.. Porter, "a, of
40l8 Hamilton street, Hyattsville,
Md, is a prisoner Of war in Ger
many, according to information his
wife, Mrs. Betty r. Porter, has re-
ceived from the War Department.
He was shot down over Austria on
June rs while plotting plane on a
mission.
1t. Porter was born in Miami, Fla.
He was graduate of Hyattsville
Md High School in 1887 and at
tended Columbian University here.
At the time he entered the AAF
in September, 1912, he was working
as an engineer in Washington. He
received his wings as pilot at
Napier Field, Ala, in June, 1912,
and went overseas in March, 1914.
He was on his 35th mission at the
time he was shot down and had
received the Air Medal and three
Oak Leaf Clusters. His wife is the
former Betty r. Burgess of Hyatts-
vile, Md.
Pvt. Tyler F. Maffett, jr.. n, of
liz Falls avenue, Falls Church, Va,
is a prisoner of war, according to
word received last week by his
family. They earlier had heard he
was missing in action in Italy on
July 7.
A native of Leesburg, Va, Pvt.
Maffett attended Mckinley High
School in Washington and was
branch manager for a local news
paper at the time he entered the
service In January, 1913. He took
his infantry training at Camp Lee,
Va, and Camp Edwards, Mass. :,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09

going overseas In January. 1914, to
North Africa. Two brothers, Corpl.
Albert D. Maffett. 20, now in
France with the Army, and Sergt.
Sampel Nelson Maffett, IS, now at
Atlantic City after eight months
overseas as a signal corpsman, are
in the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09
Wounded in Action

Sergt. Robert c. Kragh, %, La
Plata, Md, was slightly wounded in
action during the invasion of France
his mother. Mrs. Agnes w. Kragh
learned two weeks ago. He had
previously been reported missing in
action. Born in Grover, Colo, Sergt
Kragh was graduated from Lucky
High School in Indianhead, Md,
and worked as a mechanic on Diesel
motors for the Rural Identification
Administration at Popes Greek, Md,
until he entered the service in Feb
ruary, 194l. He took his basic train
ing at Fort George Meade, Md, and
Fort Bragg, N. C.
He went overseas in January, 1913,
serving In a tank battalion. Sergt.
Kragh saw service in the North
African and Sicilian campaigns be-
fore he took part in the European
invasion.
Pvt. Robert L. Spindle, 20, infan-
try. was seriously wounded in action
July 8 in France, his wife, Mrs.
Evelyn F. Spindle, 637 I street S.W.,
was notified by the War Department.
Pvt. Spindle wrote his mother,
Mrs. May Spindle, 497 G street NV,
that his arm had been operated on
IN a hospital in England. He added
that he was recovering "as well as
could be expected"
Born in Washington, Pvt. Spindle
was graduated from Jefferson Junior
High School. He worked at the
Veterans Administration for year
and entered the Army in February,
l943, going overseas year later.
Corpl. Thomas J. Sullivan, IT,,
IS. OF $500 Jenifer street NV, an
infantryman. was seriously wounded
IN France on July 7. the War De.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09

Eight Washington area men have
been killed in action, five of them in
the European theater: II have been
listed as missing, three have been
wounded, two are prisoners of war
and two have been decorated, their
families have been notified by the
War Department..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-09

In recess until Thursday.
Evening star., 1944-03-05


message from her
fiance. Lieutenant IS
Meade Barrister, in
Honolulu. Mary
Ellen asked how
Meade was, and Pri- i
vate Morrisey said n
quite sincerely that
he was very we'll.
Evening star., 1944-03-05

the while Private Morrisey watched
Mary Ellen, with the trouble almost
like words in his honest blue eyes.
Finally, when she asked him what
Meade's message was, he moved un-
comfortably against the leather BAN
quette and said, ''Oh, there's plenty of
time for that. Eat your dinner first. You
haven't touched bite of that steak -
- ...x ...l,A ,ko,,f cnllipn mn Rill2n
Evening star., 1944-03-05

Mary Ellen h
right TO be
and humiliat
why was she S
~RIvATE MORRIS
0Ellen at seven {
i morning.
Private Morrisey's
much too bright VIII
VSsV AIk L. L~l -
Evening star., 1944-03-05

isn't she? That's one of the things that
attracted you, Meade"
Mrs Barrister had sighed then, and
said. Sometimes, Meade, l am afraid
you are going to turn out like your
father - living up to your ancestors
success until you are an utter failure"
Private Morrisey was fifteen minutes
late. He was breathing hard, and the
neat oilcloth cover on his visored cap
dripped with rain. The traffic had held
him up. he told Mary Ellen. He looked
troubled. and the way he stumbled over
his explanation, she was sure that he
was ad-Iibbing. There was small OBJ
long box protruding from his pocket.
and she wondered if perhaps he'd been
buying something for his girl. Almost
bleakly she thought that Private Nor
risey's girl must have walked up this
morning. and hearing that he was in
America, looked through the rain at one
of the brightest days in her life.
lHEY talked mostly about Meade.
He'd had a promotion. He'd be Cap
tain soon. He liked Honolulu But all
the while Private Morrisey watched
Mary Ellen, with the trouble almost
like words in his honest blue eyes.
,.,t,o~ cha ,cLoI him uhaf
Evening star., 1944-03-05
01x1l

by g
nf,,~s,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28

Autos and trucks can now run on fuel made from wood. You may yet drive into a gas station and say, Saw me off five gallons Please"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
STAR STUDDED
 FILM SHOWING
 AT CAPITOL

A glittering panorama of song music and fun is presented cur rently at the Capitol Theatre in "The Hit Parade of l943," Re- public picture
 With Susan Hayward and John Carroll heading the cast, the story moves at a rapid and gay pace from one engaging situation to an- other, leaving a highly satisfying reaction with yesterdays preview audience.
 The picture is studded with star names from the entertainment world. Freddy Martin and his band, and Count Basic and his or chestra provide musical highlights along with such other names as Ray Mckinley and his orchestra the Golden Gate Quartette, the Three Cheers, the Music Maids and Pops and Louie.
 Miss Hayward and John Carroll start out as natural enemies in the film. Carroll has stolen one of her songs and is plugging it as his own, and she is determined to teach him a stiff lesson. However, the little man with the bow and arrow en- ters the scene and makes con- plete change in Susan's plans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
TECHN|C0L0R FEATURE NOW,
 10TH CENTURY

It is believed, and with no little justification. that another coup has been scored in the new picture Mary OHara,'s My Friend Flicka, the Technicolor hit which is now at the 20th Century. Featuring Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster and Rita Johnson, the film marks the successful conversion of an- other top novel into an outstand- ing motion picture.
 As novel, My Friend Flicka' enjoyed marked success. It first appeared in Story Magazine early in l941. and was received with such enthusiasm that Author O'Hara expanded the work. This enlarged version was published in September of the same year and was greeted with instantaneous acclaim.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28

William Tamaree, of Wrangell, is in town and staying at the Juneau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
ARMI5T|CE E BEING SOUGHT
 BY BULGARIA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.-Secre- tary of State Cordell Hull reported that the Bulgarian officials have been in touch with the Allied gov- ernments on the question of mak- ing an armistice, but said he didn't know whether the Ameri- can officials were among those con- tacted like in the case of Rumania, which has already turned on the German troops when she declared her intention to fight on the Allied side.
 Hull said that this government has been kept advised mainly by Russian officials on the progress in the making of the armistice ar- engagements.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
TOWNSEND CLUB "H0ME COMING"
 TUESDAY NIGHT

The Juneau Townsend Club will start its fall and winter season of activities tomorrow (Tuesday) eve- ming, according to an announcement today by G. E. Almquist, President. It has been the custom in the past to launch their Fall program in Sep tember, but because of the increased interest in the Townsend movement and the many new residents in Ju- neau who appreciate the opportun- ity of getting acquainted through the friendly fellowship of the Town send meetings, it was decided to hold the annual home coming meeting a little earlier. Mrs. Beatrice Rosness, Secretary, has urged the members to attend and take their friends.
 The business meeting will be held down to minimum, so the audience can enjoy program presented by Buddy Rice, guitar; Billy Visalia, banjo; Joan Rhodes, accordion; Bertha Beebe, soprano; and the Townsend Clubs popular orchestra, E. M. Mcintyre, violinist; Mrs. Dav- i'd Milner, pianist; and Carl c. Col len, drummer, who will furnish lively music that will lure to the ballroom floor many oldtimers who have not danced square dance since the Occidental was the leading hotel in Juneau. A. B. Cain and Arthur Van Humbeck will direct the square dances.
 At the conclusion of the program of instrumental numbers and danc. ing, refreshments will be served for a small charge. The committee in charge is Mrs. David Milner, chair man; Mrs. Hans Neilsen, and Mrs. G. E. Almquist.