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The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-02-11
ON TlHIlE WASHINGTON FRONT
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON-It appears now that the national Democratic con- vention in Chicago in July isn't going to be without interest after all.
 The recent Democratic national committee meeting here made it pretty clear that even if they do draft Roosevelt for a fourth term, they are not going to be de- priyed this year of a good old fashioned scrap over the vice pres idential nominee.
 Talks with Democrats in Con- gress and political observers bear that out and two leading candi- dates for the nomination, sharply divided over issues, already are in the field. They are, of course, Vice President Wallace, who launched his campaign with the avowed in- tent of extending tthe policies of ,ne New Deal; and Speaker of the mouse Sam Rayburn, who is con- servative by nature and an old line party Democrat of long, un- blemished standing.
 Results of the Associated Press committee poll, which showed these two about equally favored, with Wallace having slight edge, shouldn't be considered as ruling out other possibilities. In spite of the fact that Wallace and Rayburn were far out in front and that third place fell to James A. Far ley, whose nomination would be a miracle regardless of his popualr- -.y such men as Little Presi- uent" James F. Byrnes and Sen. Harry s. Truman can't be written off.
 Even if the convention dele gates assemble with the sole in- tention of nominating President Roosevelt on the first ballot, they are going to have some say about his running mate. The Presidents nod will be important naturally, but 1t won't be as important as it was in 194O, if he delegates don't like the man the President names.
 At no time in the Presidents long career has his selection of a running mate been so important to- party unity and perhaps even to preventing a split in the party at the polls.
 * *x
 The selection of Robert E. Han aF nafinnalI committee chairman to succeed postmaster General Frank Walker is no real clue. He got his jobI mainly because Walker wanted him and neither the White House nor any important party faction had any serious objection to him.
 Whether he is a "second Far ley" remains to be seen. He was the first to deny any such compar- ison, declaring he wasn't skilled ori even familiar with big-time nal tional politics. His only comment about Farley was "I like him and 1 hope he likes me-" Observers at tach considerable importance toI the fact that one of his first acts was to hie to New York for a ses- sion with the man who headed the party national committee until he bitterly walked out on the third term.
 Some observers here think Far ley, still potent nationally, is more amenable to reconciliation now than at any time. If young Hannegan can affect that or even contribute to it, he will have won his spurs. The price the President would have to pay, observers say, would be to allow the convention to name good strong old-line party conservative to second place on the ticket.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-02-11
ORCHIDS FOR OUR DRAFT BOARDS

(From-St. Louis Labor Union)
 When medals are handed out for conspicious services to our coun- try, we believe that the members of our local Selective Service
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
AT IMPERIAL
FOR GOOD BUYS

ROOMING UOUSR--a rms west side
rtnt sac inc. 500 and 5 rms for
self nicely furnished. Why pay rent3
SiOO dn~
II RMS seward section: all sleeping
brick garage steam stokeT. Tefrig. /.
newly decorated rent SIS, inc, S23l
and rms for self. Nice home and
income $4,000 On
% RMS Nj Hudson, rent 500, inc.
S35O and your apt real postwar OPP
poTtunity 81 500 On.
10 RMS Prop mr. Harper Hospital.
al housekeeping with water. Priced
for quick sale. $500 dn.
Is RMS Prop. and furhishings on
Lincoln. new brick siding steam all
apis with water. Hurry for this.
class east jefferson 4-ease quota
100 halves $4,000 mo. business.
refrigerated throughout. $4,000 full
CLASS C-out Grand River: 81 200
wk business best OF equipment, closed
SUNDAYS same owner 10 yrs. made
enough money here Sl4 900 dn
CLASS C-WOodWaTd. no food or dane
ms 7ig-case quota 40 halves, So
600 mo business You cant beat this.
500. 500 fun price
CLASS C-Niie club. n W. section.
SIS 600 mo business i0-cASe quota
same owner 10 yrs, gets top prices
MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM
Imperial Sales CA 1885
259q WoOdwArd-Rm. 5o4
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
Seldom G. Johnson, Inc.

DENLY HIGH SEC.
COLONIAL rooms. breakfast nook.
sere-n-d-ifi- porch, gas a. c neat wcli
Handicapped. storm sash and screens
garage. sl2 500. substantial down.
a Holster l45O3 + S Mile PR 22f0
DENNY HIGH SEC Is rooms 3 years
old. h. a.. Handicapped only 81 50 dn.,
S43 mo. Boyer Real Estate. 209il
Harper TIL 2-Sg2O
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
WANTED
HOUSE TRAILERs

ID :" "0I''- " 70 " III''I - ?
AMERICAN. Century trailer coaches.
FEDERAL Trailer. 1eOis W Warren.
LOANs-Ref'd house trsilers Lloyd
g. Fast. 3ogO = Cd. Blvd. MA 0li2
Trailers Wanted, Tops Paid
$3.50 ca River. TE i.37Oo. TT 2.ssfe
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
coLoRED-OPEN - T,

COLORED HORTON rooms fag,
broom htchenettcs steam heat 50
$50. $4,000 down TO s-sTT2
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
FERNDALE
N. NEAR WAyENEY

CROSSE PoINTE woODs-Bri,k f,
rooms, all tile features handicapped
fenced, garage. near Schools stores.
trans $1,000. S2.50n dnNn 4 Hu..
s,er. l45O3 East < Mile Pr 224O
CROSSE PIE. WOODS. Hollywood
Brick and stone. bedrooms Tie Tea.
lures lot 70xl33. handicapped, trees
s,oker a c. heat garages 50 QL&.
terms Broker. To 2-Sq2O
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
Roselawn- Marygrove

COLORED-TwO very nice 3 h. 2.
houses one on ~ Kirby one on Law
ton tnder SIS 600 with 81 500 down.
{ IIADLEY. ISC---tiN 10000
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
HOUSES FOR sALE-wEsT

COLORED. Horton--s rooms . bed
rooms steam heat. garage 10 t-s77 ,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
4l00 WOODWA ARD
1868 GRATIOT

HUDSON BARGAINS
pF ROY MOTOR co. 4iii CASs
Hudson ~ club coupe
JACK ALEXANDER e43a WOODWARD
IA SALE 1886 sedan Perfect motor
enc tires lust The cag 10 pull
uailer, 500 down Opcn Monday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
ARTESIAN. 6SO7

OPEN / TO .
6-room brick This complete 3 bcdrm
house will be vacant next week Owner
must sell 2-cAr garaFe. screens LAlrt
light rms; 81 900 On / blk, from "
Warren. mr. Southfcld VIZ ST. 500
BRUTON REALTY i5iOo FkNKbLL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03

ALLEN PARK Owner says 20 sell
quickly az sacrifice large 3-bedro0m
home accept $50 On from responsible
buyer Burton AT O555 AT 400
AMERICAN. Above Joy Road-Nca'
clean frame b 2 home undo.
SO 900. FIRST time offered
q HADI ~ INC --IfN l.nnan
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
ELDEN's soUfHFIELp Gardens
AUDETTE, 21248

OPEN DAILY IL TO 8
W Dearborn. Take Outer Drive 3. ~
Michigan Turn y. on Monroe blk.
de luxe 3-bedrm. homes, Z dn.,
l Is. up. large liyrm.. tile features.
bath and kitchen plenty OF closets:
recreation nm space In bsmt. VIZ $1,000.
BRUTON REALTY 1900 FENKELL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
HOUSES FOR SALE-EASI

AIlOl. NEAH N-NAAAsE
1-bedroom home sll-tile kitchen and
bathroom storm sash lawn close TO
transportation Quick possession 81 500
down a HOLSTER, l4503 East
ARLINGToN VACANT Five rooms
and bath. fun basement furnace.
$4,000. $500 down. SKA "A
AGENCY. 25l5 East Dawson TW
1899 or TO 5000
AT APPRECIATE RID. and U. 8. as.
ssnilac Co. modern rooms With gas
station and store light groceries and
soft drinks chicken house, garage.
acres. $4,000. including fixtures
81. 600 plus inventory down. Airport
Realty. 1870 Chelsea. PR 1890.
ALGONQUlN. close 20 Kercheval. clean.
rms. full bsmt only SO 500. $500
On Alverson TW l-7o2O
BARGAI " University. near Warren.
3 years old bedrooms, modern We
saved Ss,t street s6' 500. $4,000 down.
Bower. 2Oeli Harper TU 2-s92o.
BELVlDERE. i2s3-lO liz rms like
new vscspt Geschwind PL CASA.
BFSSMORE. 1858. near Cratiot-3-bcd-
nom modern home. steam heat. double
garape leaving city Only IS ESQ,
terms ri 4263 " CARNEY. l0292
CHALMERS
pFTWEFN rs MILE. waltham Ave =
7-bccroom single dinette tile features
nrcwar built screens. storm windows,
gsrarc. beautifully HANDICAPPED
TURNER A. WILSON
i2s4f East Mile PR 1895
Rt'ENA VISTA, p 25s-S-room brick.
garage n " heat 81 $50, $3.50
down. Gail HucK, PR 1890.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
KeLlv 3D., IQ4Ol

NEW modern bedroom face brick
homes. unfinished attic, large lot.
SO 200 terms PR $500
NEW BRICK HOMES-S5.s5o $500
down bedrooms. tile shower space
for recreation room lot eOxi35 sewer
and city water open daily 9 10 Q.
G. q HARRISON COMPANY, 3l463
Rush 81 al West Warren. west ~ Mer-
nman Road Garden City Telephone
WAYNE TlTi-f-1g
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
AURORA, 1O327
BURT RID. 9214

Beautiful 6-room hung, bedrms.,
storm sash. screens. large lot. paved
~ bargain FOR quick sale. Currie,
$3.50 Burt Road w 1880.
CAMPBEl4l~Lafayetfc W - Modern a.
rms bath bedrmS 81 hi garages:
ready 20 move In total price SO. 500.
KNAPP IA lfOO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03

LAKEWOOD near Woodward excel
lent cond furniture Inc income Sl23
per mo. plus living quarters. 50 500
down 6 { Hadley Inc. US 10000
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
SHARE LIVING QUARTERS

INTEND 10 share my one-family home
with small family 2 attractive bed
rooms with kitchen PRIVILEGES: ! or
children 81 school sge. no objection
lSO4S Wildemere near Fenken ave.
IN a.26Os
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
$500 DOWN

Plus mortgage costs and prepaid items.
East Detroit model open 2ls50 Gas
cony 3, mile y Of GrauOt, Ord block
: ~ o Mile fine lifetime homes. all
tile features near transportation, stores
large lot See these fine homes today
nnu slnnnif NJ 1869
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03

9IfFNA VISTA, q 35F-S-r00m hTlck1
-srsQe h W heat s. $50. S2.s5o
down. Gail HUCK. PR 1890.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03
SHARMAN
2o3 HAMMOND BLDG

store for Sa!e-seea business
excellent business, reasonable. TIE
2-glS7
Evening star., 1944-03-19
Capt. WoIverton Lost Part
Of Plane on Kara Raid

MUNDA.-Capt. George D. VOL
verton, 25, marine pilot, 5807 Chevy
Chase Parkway, had half the sta
bilizer of his plane shot away on
his third strike against the enemy,
but didn't know it until he was half
way through his dive.
The incident happened during a
dive bombing raid on heavy anti
aircraft guns on the Japanese air
field at Kara on the southern tip Of
Bougainville.
Il didn't release the bomb until
I was right on my target. During
the stress Of pulling out Of the dive,
I noticed the plane shuddering, but
eventually got her on an even keel.
1T was then that my rear gun
ner informed me that half of my
stabilizer had been shot off. took
1t bit easy on the way back to the
home base. The plane handled sur.
prisingly well for cripple. Photo
graphic reconnaissance showed the
gun had been knocked out"
Capt. Wolverton's parents, Col.
and Mrs. D. R. Wolverton, have been
visiting his uncle, Edward Wolves.
ton Of Chevy Chase.
Evening star., 1944-03-19

1here are some permanent bar
racks up there, but they were used
only to serve us our meals. All
other time was spent out in the
open. AS a result, my face and
hands are deep brown from sun,
wind and snow.
The Government has erected the
largest Thar ski tow in the world
up there for the use of the ski
troops. 1t is l 1/8 miles long and
takes 20 minutes to ride to the top.
Then there are trails shooting out
in all directions with the easier
ones for novices and more difficult
ones for the advanced Skiers. We
have tried them ell and I'll have to
admit some of them are really rug
ged. 1t is glorious to "schuss" down
a slope, in and out the spruce trees,
with the wind beating your face
until it seems afire
One morning, with the sun Shin
ing brightly, one of those rare DAYS
1t didn't snow, 25 of US went on a
cross country tour. We rode up the
tow and down the opposite slope
into the valley beyond. The trail
was very steep with just a ten-foot
opening between the trees. When
we pointed our skis down and
pushed off, my heart was in my
mouth AS l knew slight deviation
to either side would find me wrap
ped around spruce.
No one hit a tree, but 10 fell and
sEidded off the trail. l managed
to keep erect in spite of several
bumps and logs in the trail, but
travelling along about 80 miles an
hour l hit soft snow in the floor
OF the valley and my skis dug in.
Sp:lling me head first in four feet
OF snow. Maybe it wasn't real
job to get back on my feet again.
AS long as l stood on skis the
snow would hold my weight, but
when I took them off 7 sank into
the snow up to my shoulders. There
was an unusually deep field of snow
in that valley
After crossing the valley we
climbed Chicago Ridge mountain
Evening star., 1944-03-19

each man would stand tWo-hour
guard during the night. I drew the
IL to l a m. watch.
We waited around until pm. ex-
pecting supper to be called any
minute, when we hecrd that the
mules with all our food had become
lost in the storm and wound up on
ridge mile away. 1t was too dark
to bring them down, so We went to
bed hungry. We hadn't tasted food
since IL o'clock that morning and
had been travelling and climbing
steadily all day.
When I went on guard at II pm.
got to thinking of home and won-
dered what each of you was doing.
AS I sat in my sleeping bag I could
picture each coZy in warm beds, fast
asleep.
We we're up at 80 m. and final
ly had breakfast at "A can of hash
and 5 biscuits. We then went into
an attack formation over hills and
valleys. We ployed through snow up
to our hips for seven hours in the
eerie semidarkness of early dawn
until the problem was called off at
II am. Then we Skied back to
camp. Five of the boys had frozen
toes.
Our last day on Cooper Hill we
had a Slalom race for our expert
Skiers. and just like at Eastern ski
meets we lined the hill from top to
bottom to watch the race. 1t was
very interesting, with many spills,
and We cheered our favorites until
hOarSe.
1t was live Heaven to get hack to
a warm bed in the barracks after
living in an icehouse for two weeks.
| forgot to mention our Washroom
was row Of basins on a wooden
rack out in the snow. At is was
usually around 10 below in the
no one bothered to wash
until the sun warmed things up
around noon.
On another problem this week,
two other boys and I were put on
outguard. We were posted ON the
Evening star., 1944-03-19

day right! Something like this:
This is the voice of the hardest
hitting task force of the Pacific
Fleet, brought to you by the Amer
lean people to clear the Pacific of
the Japs!" And then wind up with
Tune in tomorrow at this same
time, same station (all of you who
are still with us, of course.
There is nothing like flag bridge
when word is received that an un-
identified plane or surface contact
has been made. 1t is a picture to
behold, every one wide-eyed and
anxious.
For instance, I remember the time
we had a bombing attack. We were
at anchor and the admiral was
hunched over the plotting board
His henchmen were all lined up
behind him awaiting the momentous
decision. First the chief of staff
then the assistant chief of steff, the
operations officer, the staff duty
officer, the communications officer
and finally just me. Then came
the decision-"Make smoke. Order
all ships to make smoke!"
The assistant chief Of staff told
the operations officer, Ma,
smoke. the operations officer told
the staff duty officer. Make
smoke; the communications off,
Ger said. Make smoke" The COM
munication officer took one look at
me, shook his head and disap-
peared out onto the bridge, scream
ing, Make smoke" Then there was
a moment of silence. The order was
being broadcast to all ships.
The admiral decided to look for
himself. He marched through the
plot room, the crowd giving way be-
fore him, followed by the chief OF
staff, the assistant chief of staff
the operations officer, the staff duty
officer, and me bringing up the real
out onto the bridge. AS each
reached the rail he put glasses to
his eyes and peered out over the
side. No smoke. Then OF in the
Evening star., 1944-03-19

beat them to the draw or topple
them out of tree many time. The
last night we were in the atoll one
crept to within Is feet of our fox
hole before we got him. q say I'VE"
because about 10 guys hit him at
once) It'll be no easy fight against
them. They die hard, just like rat
tlesnakes, and even when they're
dead they're dangerous because they
attach BOBBY traps to their bodies.
They are animals that tunnel
underground, crawl out from under
palm fronds, sit in trees and shoot
you in the back. They can lie un-
dergronnd all day in spider traps
and culyerts and then come out
at night to make every hour living
hell. You have to shoot into every
tree and blast out every hole in
the ground with high explosives and
flame throwers. 1 don't think I've
ever hated in my life as did when
I saw some Of the things they did
to my boys. Every one of these
boys deserves medal or a presi-
dental citation, because its really
something when one marine regi-
ment tackles about the same num-
Der of firmly-intrenched Japs.
They can't beat us, Dad. I don't
know what makes a marine keep on
going when other outfits stop. The
Army thinks we must dope our men
or something. They can't under
stand it.
Barracks Built Underground.
On Engebi we expected to find a
clear beach after the barrage the
Navy gave us, but the Japs fooled
us and had underground barracks
and tunnels leading off from their
dugouts.
They were waiting for us when we
hit the beach and we thought we
had run into stone wall. We were
piled up 10 deep till the boys really
got up and began to go. They
showed the Japs what makes a ma
rine.
One squad of my platoon and I
bumped into five Nippos right on
the beach. After cleaning them
out we started inland. One of our
BAR Browning automatic rife
men. Pfc. Dineen OF Ogden, Utah,
Evening star., 1944-03-19

around and the beautiful snOW-cov-
cred tips of neighboring peaks made
a lovely picture against the blue
sky. We climber back down to
where we had left our skis stick
ing-tips up-in the snow, and skied
back across the valley to camp,
arriving just in time for dinner.
We had many attack problems on
skis and at least half of each day
was spent skiing on the slope. The
toughest problem I recall was one
which lasted two days We loaded
light packs and put on our skis
heading out across country. For a
while the trail followed an old woods
road, but another boy and I were
sent out as flank security about 100
yards on either side CT the road
We had to go through the wood in
unbroken snow, and l mean I had a
time.
I just couldn't keep up with the
company travelling along the nicely
broken road trail I would ski be-
tween trees and the branches would
slap me in the face, cutting it to
pieces. I fell into a ravine in snow
over my head with my skis pointed
heavenWard After about a mile of
this I gave up and went up on the
road where l lit out after the COM
pany, by then 2 miles ahead I was
extremely angry, Wringing wet and
tired to the point of exhaustion.
You might say that was a days
work, but wait until you hear the
rest Of the story. We had started at
noon and kept going until 6 pm.
when we stopped at the foot OF a
mountain. We all had visions of
pitching our tents, resting and eat
ing. But, no. the order came through
to take off skis and climb the
Well, about half the boys made
it. The rest were struggling in at
various times in the night. To make
It more uncomfortable, it turned
very cold and began to snow. We
we're tactical. SO no fires could be
quilt and the order came out that
Evening star., 1944-03-19

L am getting accustomed to
spending the night in sleeping bag
out in Subzero weather. and any old
snow bank is my bed" writes Pfc.
j. H. DUNN, %, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
d. G. Dunn, 43l8 Ninth street NV,
from Camp Hale, Colo.
A picture of life with the ski troops
was drawn IN a recent letter:
Since New Year we have lived on
skis. We ski at least half of every
day and some days take them off
only to eat and sleep.
We had quite an interesting. if
cold, sojourn on Cooper Hill. 1t is
hill partly foreSted 10 miles from
camp on the Continental Divide.
On a Monday we packed practi-
cally all our earthly possessions into
our ruck sacks and, staggering under
the weight of 80 pounds with skis
on our shoulders and a rifle on our
backs, We began the trek to Cooper
Hill-l0 miles away. 1t is all uphill
and many boys fell out unable to
make 1t after the first 5 miles.
4'A'AiS oItAIiIDitQ uIltltI lIlt
weight, but thanked heaven for a
pair of tough legs and study lungs
which pulled me through.
BY now my legs are all muscle and
l am as brown as leather. I can ski
across country from am until 8
pm. and get up the next morning
with never an ache in my body. l
weigh only 1872 and can't seem to
gain. but the hard training is prob
ably the reason why.
We left camp at m. and arrived
on Cooper Hill about 1870 am.
After warm meal, we set about
building snow hutS-our homes for
the next two weeks. These we made
from hard blocks of snow. We
placed pine boughs on the floor for
carpets and spread our sleeping bags
on top.
A blizzard blew up and made our
march more uncomfortable In fact
1t SHOWS so much no one thinks it,
worth mentioning anymore. We
were on Cooper Hill IA days and 1t
snowed 10 days and nights.
Evening star., 1944-03-19
Mother of Flyer
Buys Bonds for
Birthday Present.

To better chances that her son
will spend his next birthday ami
versary at home. the mother of a
flyer in the South Pacific has put
her 5000 savings into War Bonds
for his birthday present.
Mrs. Salvatore Lagana, 500 L
street, Hillside, Md, whose son, Staff
Sergt. Tony Lagana, has been in the
Pacific battle area since September,
purchased her bonds at the CASH
ier's Office at The Star. She said she
wanted her son to know she is doing
what she can.
A former bus driver, Sergt. La
CANA, 26, is a bombardier in the
air forces. He has been in the
service two and a half years.
Evening star., 1944-03-19

distance a wisp of smoke began to
swirl from the stern Of one Of the
LCI's, then another and another
until great cloud began to enve-
lope the whole formation. The ad-
miral lowered his glasses. Every one
else did the same. He smiled with
satisfaction. Every one else did, too
AS assistant staff duty officer I
have told the admiral ship was
there when it wasn't. That's bad.
I have decided never to tell the
admiral a ship was there when 1t
wasn't.
A Book Splits In the Wind.
One day-it was when we were
leaving Pearl Harbor-I was the as
sistant staff duty officer. A stiff
wind was blowing from dead ahead
must have been looping along at
about Is knots-and coming from al
most due east. I took out a very
confidential publication from the
drawer of the little desk that hangs
from the gun tub. The publication
contained lot of doctrine con-
cerning zig-Zag plans and other
cruising restrictions. The flags on
the yard arm indicated a type Of
movement that was well defined in
the booklet and I wanted to look it
up. Well the wind tore into the
pages and split the book in two.
In two seconds there was a down.
pour Of pages tapping all around
the signal bridge. And in two and
a half minutes all hands, includ-
| ing the admiral, were grabbing at
the sheets of paper as they were
carried to all hooks and crevices of
the superstructure. I was learning
the hard way.
Yes, being an assistant staff duty
officer is hectic. AS hard as you try
there's no getting away from it
you will always finish up giving your
quota of wrong answers. In fact
this became the way we used to re-
tlieve each other: well, did you
give the admiral your quota Of wrong
answers today?" If the other officer
said no you knew he was living.