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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
Lonergan Is Examined
By Defense Psychiotriist

NEW YORK, March 19-iB-
Wayne Lonergan was examined bv
psychiatrist in Tornbs prison
today, two days before he is
scheduled to go on trial again for
the bludgeon-slaying last Oct. "a
of his attractive heiress wife. Pa.
tricia Burton Lonergan.
At the request of defense at
torney Edward Broderick, and
with court permission, the 26-vear.
old defendant was questioned BY
DR.. Thomas S. Cusak, who has
testified in other important trials,
including that of John Fiorenza
in 1886 for the Staying of Mrs.
Nancy Evans Titterton. Fiorenza
was executed.
Leaving the prison, the alienist
told newsmen it would be 'un.
ethical to discuss his findings
but he said he would visit Loner-
gan again tomorrow. The state
also has indicated it might re-
quest a similar examination of the
young Canadian aircraftsman.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
Millinery Melange

Exhibits in Washington Millinery stores in
spired society leader to invite some of he.
friends to a party at her Gaithersburg, Md.
farm, the only stipulation being that eacl
guest should wear hat of her own designing
Here are some of them:
A tin helmet garnished with modernistic
flowers in hilarious colors. .
A bunch of vari-shaded Swiss chard yell
low daises and Wisp of veil .
And outstanding soup can edged with plaid
pleating and topped with fork spiking
a piece of cheese tempting a gray felt
mouse on the crown
A spiral-shaped wire Christmas-tree be-
decked with gaudy blooms lit nearly rails
ed the roof. :.
A grapefruit peel beanie accented with
maraschino cherries on toothpicks. -.
Not to be outdone, the hostess wore a
worse-for- the-wear beret laden with pea
nuts, screws, and bolts.
1t was all in fun, of course, but if the truth
must be known, there wasn't much difference
between these hats and some seen on Front
street.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
Cadet Nurses

Out OF the suffering of war comes the bright
est career opportunity of all for the girl high
school graduate. Most high school graduates
are too young to enter the armed services.
but they all dream of wearing uniform and
having share in winning the war. This
dream comes true for the girl who Joins the
Nurse Cadet Corps, which enlists women from
II to IS.
Right now, before she receives her diploma,
she can pledge herself to membership in the
United States Nurse Cadet Corps She can
choose from 1900 established schools the one
In which she will be trained, with all expense
paid plus monthly allowance SO that she
may take her place in proud profession.
She can become graduate nurse in months
less than the three years it used to take in
as much as the schools of nursing have ac-
celebrated their training programs to meet the
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
Community Garden Project

1t is not impossible for cities or counties
to turn their victory gardens into major COM
nunity projects with far-reaching benefits
This is proved by the San Bernardino, Calf
fornia, project.
Eighteen months ago the California county,
faced with possible food shortages, started
the project which not only has supplied all
he necessary fresh vegetables to all country
institutions but has furnished free vegetables
to private charitable institutions and nearby
army camps.
In addition, the garden has made a profit
of more than $4,000 from the production of
almost 100000 pounds OF vegetables.
Originally so or 70 needy persons in the
county we're employed as gardeners, but be-
cause of mental, physical and other handi-
caps, they were unable to continue the work.
They were supplemented by few trained,
paid employees and by prisoners from county
prison road camps who proved to be exception
ally good workers.
Labor for canning surplus vegetables is pro-
vided by penitentiary inmates, with the pack
being equally divided between the prison and
the county, the association said.
The garden consists of 100-acre tract.
Work stock and machinery include two teams
Of horses, tractor and other necessary agri.
cultural tools and equipment.
The community garden in Madison, Wis.
twelve-year old project, originally was
started for the benefit Of persons on relief
Now city jewellers also are allowed to cultivate
Last season the garden yielded approximately
SIS, 900 in produce for those participating.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
PAYS DEBT

HACKENSACK, N. j., March
1S-R-A 20-year-old Decent
debt has been paid back with
$1.S0 interest by Herman Sill
verstein, of sol Summit ave-
nue., Jersey City.
Stranded in Hackensack 70
years ago, Silverstein, then q
boy in short parts, borrowed
carfare home to Jersey City
from policeman, Jack Won
neberg.
Learning that Wonneberg
has been dead for many years,
Silverstein squared his debt
by paying 81 to the Hacken-
sack police department well
fare fund.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
BAPTIST TRAINING,
MEET SCHEDULED

The Third region Baptist Train.
ing Union convention will be bolJ
at Temple Baptist church bor a
March "a and Is with approxima+o
ly 300 delegates from 3l2 chnrcbo
in Southeastern North Carolina sv
pected to attero Director R pm
Blake, of Lumberton, announooJ va
yesterday.
he theme of the meeting will bo
''Thy Will Be Done
Principal speakers will be n,
Hudson Mcmillan, missionary -
China, the Rev. Sankey L. BIantor
pastor of the First Baptist cbnrrs'
Wilmington, DR. Louis S. CAM
pastor of the First Baptist churcb
Fayetteville and the Rev. J. Poy
Clifford, pastor Temple Bantist
church, Wilmington. Conference
and worship periods will be- i iH
charge of the Rev. Earl BradIov
the Rev. Earl Robinson, the Rey
Donald Myers. Miss Margaret
Sparks, Miss Edna Porter, Miss
Louise Perry and the Rev. David
Shelton.
The Third region is composed NJ
lime Baptist associations, including
the "a churches of the Burnt
Swamp Indian Association.
The convention will open at 2
pm. Friday and will adjourn At
1890 pm, Saturday.
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Red Cross Campaign

Preliminary arrangements having been com
pleted. Wilmington will launch its crusade
for Red Cross funds at a breakfast to
morrow morning. The goal is $4,000.
The campaign starts as the time for the
great thrust against Hitler nears. It is appro
pirate to link the two undertakings, for SECOND
only to the military effort involved in the
European invasion is the Red Cross effort fol-
the comfort and relief of the forces making
the thrust.
When the armed services leave the British
Isles on their tremendous undertaking the Red
Cross will be- if not actually at their side,
at least on their heels.
Harvey D. Gibson, American Red Cross
commissioner to Britain, has told the soldiers
publication. 1.-THE Stars and Stripes some.
thing about the organizations invasion pro-
gram. It is the first concrete news Of the
great welfare preparations being made for
the opening of the second front.
Men field directors, he said, will go in as
the first Red Cross wave" They are assigned
lived and worked with them for months, and
as far as the Army permits will accompany
them.
The second wave will be carefully selected
Red Cross girls, many of them from club
mobiles, chosen for ruggedness and health, driv-
ing ability, skill in languages, and the type
of service they have given in British training
centers They will staff clubmobiles, establish
donut dugouts for coffee and snacks in build
ings or tents at the rear. Field directors will
be able to return from front lines to stock up
on comfort supplies for the troops. When
troops move on the girls will simply pack
UP their stuff in their vehicles and roll on
to another unit.
There will be many operational groups in
the combat area. They will have tents, fold
ing cots, blankets, ETC., to set up field clubs.
Permanent clubs will be opened as soon as
conditions permit, to be stated by experienced
personnel now serving in Britain.
This service is separate from the Red Cross
nursing staff which will be at the front for
emergency aid and in base hospitals
None of this work can be carried on without
money The $4,000 to be contributed in New
Hanover county will help finance the under
taking 1t is not to be thought that the people
in this county will be reluctant to assist in
providing the services only the Red Cross
can give for the men who will bring victory
to the Allies cause Rather, it is to be expect
ed they will oversubscribe the fund.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
Interpreting The War
BY KIRKE L. SIMPSON

The advent Of spring is at hand
in Europe ard the war sap is ris-
ine on all fronts, east, south and
west. to stamp it as the crisis
season.
Within the scope of the spring
and summer months ahead lives
the answer to the fundamental
Anglo American war concept
smash Hitler first, then turn all
out against Japan. Full Russian
concurrence with that basic prin-
ciple of strategy has been proven,
even though Russia's ultimate
role against Japan as well as Ger
many cannot yet be certainly
stated.
Moscow and Tokyo still are
bound by their non aggression
pact. "A year ago it was vital
element in Russian policy since
Nazi invaders were investing Len
ingrad and still threatening Mos
cow.
Picture Reversed
Twelve months nave reversed
the picture. 1t is Japan that now
finds salvation in h dubious
peace deal with DISSATISFACTION
from complete enlightenment and
from immediate close range air
attack from bases in Siberia.
Even so, Japanese Pacific de-
lenses have been punctured IA
tally by American forces. In Bur-
ma Nipponese hopes of preventing
Allied rearming Of China as a
prime base for attack are wither-
ing.
Events of the last weeks and
months in the Asiatic war theater
leave no doubt that the war tide
has turned as definitely there as
in Europe despite Allied concen-
tration on the hit-Hitler-first slo-
gan.
They invite conjecture that be-
hind recent comings and goings Of
American commanders in the Pa
cific theaters for Washington con-
ferences lie preparations to speed
up the war against Japan now
Fatal defects have been disclosed
in enemy Pacific defense deploy-
ments. The increasing attrition
drain upon Nipponese sea and air
power is obvious. 1t can be done
now without prejudice to the main
campaign in Europe.
1t is in Europe, however, that
the key conception of Russian-Al-
lied military planning at Teheran
is coming to fruition W h the
spring. Day by day the pattern of
military and related political
moves which was decided upon
there is becoming clearer, soaring
toward the climax of power blows
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BARBS

An Ohio judge suggests longer courtships.
Longer marriages wouldn't be bad idea,
either.
People who have raved over their income
tax may be devided into two classes-men
and women.
With skirts as short as they are, the over
head expense of Easter bonnets might be
considered almost useless.
Yanks on Los Negros Island head for Salaml
Plantation Sounds like it might be cut ana
dried.
The old snowshovel your neighbor borrowed
soon won't be what it used to be. It'll be your
laWnrnQWer.
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against the common foe foretolo
in the Roosevelt Churchill Stain
announcement.
Outcome Not In Doubt
Whether Germany can be knock
ed out of the war before another
winter falls over Europe none can
say. But there is every prospect
that within the open season months
ahead the previews OF total Rus
sian-Allied victory can and will be
SO certainly developed that neither
Germany nor European neutrals
can doubt the outcome.
So construed, the concerted Rus.
sian and Allied effort, supported
by neutral Sweden, to get Finland
out of her ill-omened war partner
ship with Germany has definite
meaning. It helps explain an 9th
erwise mystifying Russian diplo-
matte rapprochement with the re
gime in Italy to which London ane
Washington have accorded ne
more than restricted de facto rec
ognition.
The Moscow gesture to I
came at the moment that Finnish
rejection of Russian peace terms
was indicated, casting doubt or
what Balkan satellites of Germany
might do. It can be read in the
absence of any authoritative state
ment to the contrary as a left.
handed Moscow proffer of good Of
fees to Bulgaria, even perhaps to
Rumania, in seeking release from
Nazi thraldom before the full
havoc of war falls upon either Bal
kan country.
The timing of both Russian
moves is what gives them great
est significance. They are politi-
cal in nature but military in eff
feet. Moscow wants both Finland
and the Axis Balkan satellites out
of the war as laundering Russian
armies near Russia's old western
frontiers.
It is another definite indication
that the climac+ic Russian-Allied
effort to destroy Hitlerism is bud
ding with the spring-from tn e
Baltic to the Black sea in the
east. in Italy and the Balkan pen
insula, and from Britain in the
west under cover of sky-crowding
swarms of Anglo-American bomb
ers.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
HOPKINS STILL ILL
ROCHESTER. Mimi. Mar

ROCHESTER, Mimi, March 10
-lREThe Mayo Clinic said today
that Harry Hopkins, friend and
advisor of President Roosevelt, is
suffering from a 'nutritionaI dis
turbance, without disclosing any
particular ailment. Hopkins has
been under observation at the
clinic more than a week since his
arrival from Florida where he had
been convalescing from an attack
of influenza.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-19
RH,I, DEFEATED

ALBANY, N. Y, March 18-RE
The senate defeated, 81 to %, to-
day a bill which the sponsor ad-
mitted would have prevented New
York City's Mayor F. H. LaGuar.
dia from seeking either the Re-
publican or Democratic nomina-
ton for reelection in 1915.
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MEETING POSTPONED

WASHINGTON, March 1872
A scheduled meeting today of flue.
cured tobacco growers represen-
tatives with their congressman
was postponed until next week.
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Our Chief Ain,

10 aid in every way the prosecution
the war to complete Victory.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
Idle Plants

Some of the Detroit plants al
ready idle are:
Two plants Of the Michigan
Tool o., iii z. McNichols, LOO
out.
Tungsten Carbide Tool Co, 2661
Joy, 200 out.
Morse Tool and Die, 116 z.
Golden Gate, III out.
Bakum Tool Co, 14775 WILDE
mere, 30 out.
Caring Tool Co, 21221 Hoover,
80 out.
Detroit Tap and Tool, s432 But
Ter, $40 out in two plants.
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co.
$3.50 Hamilton, between 800 and
900 out.
Enterprise Machine Parts Corp.
2731 Jerome, Us out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
NdziS Report
Yanks in Trap

LONDON. Feb 4 up Berlin
assorted today that counterattack.
Ing German troops have closed a
trap around large Allied forces in
the 5'h Army bcschhead below
Rome and unconGrmcd reports
SAID Field Marshal Erwin Rom
mel tho NaziS ace trouble
shooter. has been rushed back 10
Italy 10 direct the battle
"A pooled dispatch from the
Sth Army heachhead by Daniel
dc Luce. representing Tho com
bned L. $ press. indicated that
a potentially grave situation
may be developing IN the coaS-
tai strip seized by the Allied
invasion forces two weeks ago.
DE Luce said the NaziS were
counterattacking m consider
able strength and American
veterans Of Salerno described
the fighting As worse than that
bloody battlel
A German high command com
munique broadcast by Radio Ber-
lin said the Nazis were striking
hack in concentric attacks that
resulted In The encirclement Of a
large body Of Allied troops in The
Nettuno sector Of the bcaChhead
American forces were understood
70 be holding that front. al the
southern flank Of the Allied Inc
oBerlin sand the Germ an &
crushed all Allied attempts TO
break through their ing and re-
lieve the trapped forces
There was no confirmation Of
the Nazi claim. however and to-
DAYS Allied communique said the
5th Army had enlarged its
hcachhead
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
The War Fronts

SOUTH ATLANTIC. s. wsrshps sink three Naz blockade
Page L.
ITALY-Germans fail heavy hrusts Americans and
British in Anzio-Nettuno sector. Page L.
MARSHALL ISLANDS,. S. invasion feet occupies Kwa-
jalein lagoon Namtr Island falls to marines. Page IL
RUSSIA-Reds begin systematic humiliation Of 10000
trapped Nazis. Page p
s W. PACIFIC-Land drive Madang New Guinea looms
Allied bombers raid Alexshafen airdrome Page p
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
lndustria!ists
AT Mayo Burial.

In the presence OF scores of
prominent industrialsts, funeral
services were held at the St.
Paul'S Episcopal Cathedral today
for William B. Mayo. 7s. presi-
dent of the Chicago. Duluth and
Georgia Bay Transit Co and for
mer chief engineer of the Ford
Motor Co He died Tuesday.
The brief services were con-
Quoted by Dean Kirk O'Farrell
and burial was in White Chapel
Park Cemetery Among the active
pallbearerS was William 3. Stout,
famed alrplane designer and in
VcntOr.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
Capt. NordahI Grieg
Killed in Berlin Raid.

LONDON. Feb. 4 CUP)-Capt.
Nordahl Grieg. Norwegian poet
and author. was killed in the Raj
raid on Berlin on Dec. 2. on which
he went AS a press observer. the
Norwegian government announced
today
Grieg was reported missing in
the raid. and todayS announce
ment said he now was reported
10 have been killed. In the same
raid. Lowell Bennett, ms war
correspondent was shot down. He
parachutcd 10 safety and later
escaped from his German captors
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
j. S.F|eet06(upiies
Naval Base in Isles

PEARL HARBOR, Feb. (UP)-The biggest invasion
feet assembled in the Pacific has sailed into and
occupied kwaalen lagoon Japans main naval base east
OF Truk, frontline dispatch disclosed today L. s.
soldiers mOpped up the last battered enemy troops
kwajalen Island
Rear Adm. Richmond K Turner, commander of the
amphibous forces ordered all troop transports and most
Of the supporting warshps into the lagoon-he world
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
Wend+ Promoted
After Previous
Row Over Age
By HAROLD sCHACHERN

Christian J Wendt. who directs
all transportation operations for
the accidentudden DSR was pro
NOTED 10 his Job II months after
Gen. Mgr William s. Bullock de-
clared him even unqualified for a
lesser job. the official transcript
Of DSR Commission meetings re-
Vcaied today
At the commission meeting Of
Aug q 1912 Bullock advised the
commission against promoting
Wendt 10 the post Of assistant
superintendent Of transportation
the transcript reveals.
Yet II months later. on July
%. 1913. the commission pro-
NOTED Wendt on the recommen-
dation Of Bullock. 10 general sup
erintendent Of transportation
Wendt had been superintendent OF
street operations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
Lodge Quits Senate
To Return 10 Army

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4 GNS)
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge tR)
of Massachusetts today resigned
from the Senate 10 return 10 duty
in the army IN which he holds the
rank of major. He is I'll years
old.
Lodge announced his decision TO
return 10 active duty in a letter
10 the president of the Senate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
Mrs. Mclean S Son
Mdrries New Yorker

DURANT. Okla. Feb. 4 (INS)
John Randolph Mclean. 2S-
year-old son OF Mrs Evelyn Nc
Lean. owner of the famous Hope
has married Mrs. Eliza
beth Brooke Reeves. u, of New
York City. II was learned today.
The marriage, which occurred
last Tuesday. passed unnoticed al
the time Mclean IS said 10 he a
worker AZ the North American
Aviation plant near Dallas Tex.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
MESA Strike Shuts
IS Tool Plants Here

Protesting against government administration
of labor laws, the Mechanics Educational Society of
America today called general strike of upwards of
10000 highly skilled workers in vital war plants in
Detroit, Toledo and Cleveland
Mathew Smith, MESA secretary, said that 1000 work.
had struck and closed IS Detroit plants in the first
two hours and that expected to follow The
MESA has contracts with 20 plants in the Detroit area
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
HOLD ALL AIRFIELDs

An American army regiment
has overrun the airfeld on Kwa-
ialein Island the last airstrip in
the atoll remaining in enemy
hands. and overwhelmed a tank
trap position 70 the east, Erick-
son reported
The Fourth Marine Division
unCer Mai. Gen. Harry Schmidt
completed the conquest Of Ma
muir Island al / p. m. Wednesday
The adjacent islands of Gagan.
Ediell, Debuu and Edgijen also
were overuln by the invaders.
American losses IN The northern
part Of the campaign totaled 100
dead and 400 wounded
a spokesman for Adm Nimitz,
commander OF the Pacific fleet
announced yesterday that known
enemy dead on Kwajalein Islapd
up to Wednesday night were 1850
of the estimated original garrison
of 1000. while American casual
ties totaled u dead. nine missing
and 100 wounded
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
DENoUNCEs SMITH

Earlie~WLB issued a screening
denunciation of Smiths tactics IN
calling out $500 skilled workers
in 10 key war plants because he
wasn't satisfied with the manner
in which the board was handling
case involving seven MESA menu
bers laid off at the Briggs Manu-
featuring Co.'S Conner plants.
The boards attention had been
called 10 Smiths alleged remark
that Strikes in certain contin-
gencies were vitality necessary
even in this time Of national ener.
gency."
He was reported 10 have told a
labor board panel also that until
such time as a definite law Is
passed prohibiting strikes my or.
.ganization will strike
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
OPPOSED PROMOTION

AZ tho August. 1912. meeting. In
candidates for the JOB
OF assistant superintendent OF
transportation Commission PreSi-
dent Gilbert asked Bullock
How many men in the trans
pOrtation division today would
YOU consider eligible for a job
Of that type ."
We'll, your top-ranking man,
Mr. Wendt. il over 81 years Of
age" Bullock said, land his
age j. too great to take that
type Of work. The fact l., MIR.
Nendt il a very good street
supervisor, hut with the office
Continued on Page ?. Col -
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Navy
Traps
Fleet

WASHIN GTON. Feb. 4
(INS)-Three German block
ade runners have been sunk
by American warships while
the NaZis were sneaking
across the South Atlantic
with vital war eargoes from
japanese ports, the navy dis
closed today.
A large number of prison
ers were captured and hun
dreds of tons of baled rubber
seized after the German
ships Burgenland, Rio Grande
and Weserland were sunk
early last month by the u. S.
cruiser Omaha and the de-
stroyers Somers and Jouett.
The navy said the Nazi ships
holds were filed with thousands
of tons of rubber, tin, fats and
strategic ores.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05

"These men are protesting the
misrepresentation on govern
ment administrative agencies
dealing with labor problems"
Smith explained.
REASON FOR STRIKE
He admitted that the strike was
called because the NLRB had
failed to grant the MESA a 90-day
postponement of a hearing on a
representation g e ction at the
Willys-Overalnd plant in Toledo.
where the MESA is engaged in a
juriSdictional battle with the
UAW-CIO.
The questions of wages. working
conditions or grievances against
management are in no way in
volved in the dispute. Smith said.
Authority for the strike was
granted by the national admins
trative committee of the union
meeting in Detroit yesterday,
Smith said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-05
TouIon Raid Reported

LONDON. Feb. 4 HNS)-Tho
Nazi-controIled, Vichy radio late
today reported an Allied air raid
on the French Mediterranean port
and naval base of Toulon.