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Evening star., 1944-03-03
Ration Point Values
Cut for Vegetables;
Fruits Are Increased
Victory Gardeners
Credited by BowIes
For New Changes
fFor ne,O point Dalues OF pro-
cessed foods, see page A-14.)
BY JAMES Y. NEWTON.

The Office of Price Admins
tration today slashed point val
ues for several important canned
vegetables in the new ration
period beginning Sunday, but
raised the ration cost of many
canned fruits to a nearly pro-
hibitive level.
Credit for driving down vegetable
point values to the lowest level since
lrationing began was given to Vic
tory gardeners and home Gamers
by Price Administrator Chester
BowleS. He warned, however, that
higher ration values for processed
foods are likely in the future because
Of increased Government require
ments.
In the vegetable group, peas in No.
2 cans, the popular size for most
vegetables, we're reduced points
from 10 to g. The ration value of
tomatoes was cut in half-to a new
low of points, while corn and
asparagus were reduced lesser
amounts.
Pears, Peaches Up IA Points.
Values for the important canned
fruits in No. 2A cans were advanced
to 13 points. Cherries were raised
9 points to new value of So; mixed
fruits, 7, to value of 43 points;
peaches and pears up 13 points to
43, while pineapple was increased
points to 43. Apple sauce in No.
cans was raised to IS, an advance OF
S points.
A number Of products, such as
fresh-shelled beans, dried prunes
raisins, currants and, mixed dried
fruits, were added to the list of items
with zero point value.
No changes were made in the ra-
tion cost Of frozen foods. preserves
and jellies, dry beans. canned souI
and baby food. Several types Of
frozen vegetables. such as aspara-
gus, broccoli and caulifower, have
a zero value.
Grapefruit juice, now listed al
zero, was raised to a point a can
while other citrus juices were ad-
vanced from zero to two points
Grape juice in pints was raised from
four points to six.
Stocks 3 Per Cent Higher.
OPA said point changes take into
consideration the slightly increased
number of points the housewife il
allowed each month resulting from
the introduction of ration tokens
The point allowance now is so 9
month person compared to 48 be.
fore the tokens were used.
Total stocks OF canned, frozer
and dried foods for civilians, OPA
said, now are about 3 per CEN
higher than at the same time las
year. The movement of these
stocks is slightly behind expecta.
ton. Sales of canned vegetable.
are 10 per cent slower than sched.
ule, while fruits have been moving
too fast into civilian channels.
Mr.. Bowles said food production
this year must be greater than evel
before if point values are to be hele
(See FOODS. Page A-I4D
Evening star., 1944-03-03
u. 5. Landing Troops
In Admiralty Islands
Get Reinforcements
Reconnaissance Action
On Los Negros Becomes
Complete Occupation
BY the Associated Press.

Gen. Douglas Macarthur an
nounced in communique today
that heavy ground reinforce
ments' have been landed on Los
Negros Island in the Bismarck
Sea Admiralty group to back up
1St Cavalry Division forces which
invaded the strategic Japanese
held stepping stone Tuesday.
The initial operation was launched
as a reconnaissance in force" the
communique said, "but the enemy's
garrison, although outnumbering our
own troops, was so completely sur
prised and outmaneuvered into dis
persed positions that the reconnais-
sance was Immediately developed
into complete occupation"
Momote Airdrome, the 5,O00-foot
airstrip which is the prize of the
operation, fell to the Texas-t trained
cavalrymen Immediately after the
landing and has been held against
counterattacks since then. Engineers
now are whipping it into shape for
use by Allied planes.
The reinforcements reached Los
Negros after the original landing
force had fought bitterly against
enemy attempts at night to infltrate
the thin American lines guarding
the harbor and beachhead.
Several thousand japanese SOL
diers are reported on Los Negros
and a larger enemy force may be
on adjacent Manus Island, largest
of the Admiralty group. Both
Manus and Los Negros were ripped
by heavy and medium bombers
while the cavalrymen awaited REIN
forcement.
South Pacific headquarters also
reported series of air smashes
many of them in support of the
landing operation which penetrated
deep into the Bismarck Sea, by
passed Rabaul and severed Japan's
supply route between Truk and New
Guinea.
Hansa Bay. New Guinea, was
swept with fires started by ITO tons
of explosives. To the south, air.
dromes at Madang and Alexishafen
were blasted. Far to the northwest,
flve-ship convoy was attacked by
Liberators off Hollandia, Dutch New
Guinea, and the largest vessel OF
1000 tons was sunk.
At Rabaul, $50 miles southeast
Of the Admiralties, the latest of the
daily raids to be reported was a 38-
ton bombing Tuesday which set
ablaze two blocks of buildings near
the wharf.
Evening star., 1944-03-03

IQudoTupleCS OOTIl
Monday, but her
first tn ou 6 h t
was of their SOL
dier - father
that he had to
be notified and
that it would
be a blow to
him.
AS I talked to
her in her home,
she said quietly:
"I m u S t write
out a telegram
to tell Red that
the vOlInpeSt. is
dead. 1t will be
a shock to him
Evening star., 1944-03-03
Army Bomber Crashes
And Burns in Swamp
Near KeniIworth
Number Aboard and
Fote Uncertain; Rescuers
Unable to Reach Scene
BULLETIN.


killed in the Army bomber
crash near the District line
today. Names of the victims
were withheld pending notifi-
cation of the next of kin.
An Army BIS Marauder
bomber crashed in Beaver Dam
swamp, near the Anacostia River
at Kenilworth, Md, shortly after
noon today. Flames Immediately
enveloped the plane, sending
skyward a plume of smoke visible
from Northeast Washington.
The fate Of the occupants of the
bomber was uncertain. Army au.
thorities at Boiling Field gave nc
information on the number of per-
sons aboard. 1t was said, however
that seven men comprise a normal
crew of planes of that type
Rescuers could not get to the
plane Immediately because of the
marshy terrain. Police and volun-
teer flremen from nearby Maryland
communities watched the plane burn
furiously from a distance as trucks
and rescue apparatus were halted at
the swamp's edge at Kenilworth
avenue, unable to approach the
blazing wreck over the soggy ground
Rubber boots and small boats were
being sent to the scene by the
Bladensburg Fire Department. Mem
bers of the Tuxedo-Cheverly. Cot
tage City and Bladensburg volunteer
rescue squads awaited arrival of this
equipment.
Coast Guard craft and District
fireboats were unable to reach the
scene by way of the Anacostia River
police said. The spot where the plane
plummeted to earth is too far re-
moved from the river bank, accord.
ing to police.
Maj. E. B. Gray, Army public re-
ilations officer at Boiling Field, hur.
ried to the scene. Authorities a,
the field said they could give no de-
tails regarding the accident pending
report by Army investigators.
Evening star., 1944-03-03
BY RUTH COWAN,

Associated Press Foreign Correspondent
HEANOR, Derbyshire, England
Mar. 3.--Norah Rose Carpenter was
distressed today by the death of
Macdonald, the youngest of her
Evening star., 1944-03-03
IS the Associated Press,

D! tHe Associated fTeSS.
LONDON, Mar. 3.-American
heavy bombers pounded Ger
many for the second straight
day today, concentrating on un-
disclosed objectives in the north
west sector while medium Ma
rauders slaShed at German air
fields in Northern France.
RAF formations, taking to the all
last night for their second successive
night, had hammered aircraft fac
tories near Paris and at Albert in
Northern France only a few hours
before.
The American bombers were es-
corted by fighters of both the 9th
and 9th American Air Forces as well
as Allied fighters, an indication that
the operation was of considerable
size.
f.. Tho
Evening star., 1944-03-03
BULLETIN,

LONDON (P).-American Air
Force fighter planes. con-
Quoted an offensive sweep
over Berlin today while the
8th Air Forces heavy bombers
were attacking targets in
Northwest Germany, it was
learned authoritatively to-
night. 1t was the first time
that formations of the Amer
ican Air Force ever had flown
over the German capital.
Evening star., 1944-03-03

With pink jacket about her
shoulders as she sat up in bed,
Norah put her story into three SIM
pie words-"I love Red" Red Il
Evening star., 1944-03-03

(See LONERGAN, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1944-03-03

(See RAIDS, Page A-14.)
Evening star., 1944-03-03

The widespread daylight smashes
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Jimmy thought. While he was look
ing at all the grownups and the
many more kids, Jimmy saw Santa
Claus. Yes sir, there he was, the
real Santa Claus, and Jimmy knew
there was only one. So he was not
dead after all, and, oh happy
thought, Jimmy had not killed Santa
Clausl Santa came in smiling and
bowling, wearing his red suit all
trimmed in white fur; and great
white whiskers almost up to his
twinkling eyes. Jimmy clapped his
little hands and shouted: MERRY
Christmas, Santa!"
Santa sang, whistled and danced
for the children, and they sang for
him, then he gave every kid big
sack of candy, a big apple, and lots
of presents. Jimmy got a little
woolly dog that could really bark,
and he had a jolly time at the
Christmas party. When the party
broke up they took Jimmy to the
house, and put him to bed. He slept
late the next morning; but when he
awoke his first glad thought was
that Santa was alive. Mrs. Clausen
gave him cream of wheat, with
sugar and cream, a big bowl. and
Jimmy ate it all, because he was
very happy, and he was going home
for Christmas eve. Then he had
coffee and toast with a nice boiled
egg. Jimmy's little stomach was
full when he and Miss Bennett start
ed back to the city.
When the car came to a full stop
in front of the Moran's little home,
there stood mommy and jamie on
the porch; and with them DADDY
looking like million dollars, so tall
and soldierly in his swanky new uni
form. They all ran to meet the car,
and Jimmy was kissed and Rugged
until he felt as though he were all
twisted.
Miss Bennett stayed for dinner
with the Morans; and Mrs. Moran
wrote lovely note of thanks to the
Clausens, wishing them a Merry
Christmas and very prosperous
New Year.
When Miss Bennett drove away
later the air was filled with
thanks" merry Christmasl"-
Happy New YearI'
Remember" the lady whispered
in Jimmy's ear, after she had kissed
him, don't throw any snowballs at
Santa Clausi"
''You bet l won't" promised the
happy little Jimmy.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

and jamie be lonesome without him?
What if daddy came home and jim
my was not there to meet him?
He hated to cause them worry at
home, but he could take no risks.
Two cars had passed him, paying
no attention to little lone boy. Jim
my must have walked far; he was
tired and hungry. He stopped and
looked back. There was another car
coming. He hoped they would
want him to ride. Jimmy stood
still, and looked longingly at the
man in the car. The man did stop!
Hello sonnyl What is your name,
and where are you going?" asked
the driver with a pleasant smile.
"My name is Jimmy Moran, and
l don't know where I am going"
sobbed the boy.
Come, dear, and get in the seat
with me-" said sweet-voiced lady,
on the back seat, as she opened the
door, stepped out, took Jimmy by
the hand, and lifted him into the
car. When she was seated beside
him the car started.
Nov Jimmy, tell me all about it,
and why you are out here all alone, ;"
the lady said, putting her arms
around the little boy, and drawing
him to her. The lady had pretty
crinkly eyes and beautiful teeth, and
smiled such lovely smile; just like
mommy.
well, first, you must promise not
to tell. Will you promise?" Jimmy
asked earnestly.
Eyes, / promise for both myself
and Mr.. Clausen," the lady assured
him.
IF they find me I'll be arrested
and have to die. I'm running away
cause this morning when jamie and
] were in front of Woolworth's store,
Santa Claus was standing there; and
] threw big hard SNOWFALL and hit
him in the head. He fell over, and
we ran home. jamie told mommy,
and / went back to see, and Santa
was still on the ground. Then two
men came out of the store and
carried him in. Santa Claus is dead,
and l killed him. That's why I'm
running away. Don't you see?" and
Jimmy looked at the lady with his
big anxious blue eyes.
"Oh, you poor little darling"
the lady said, cuddling Jimmy, and
she really looked as though she
wanted to laugh, but she didn't. The
man on the front seat did laugh;
yes he did, and the lady said: "Oh,
Mr.. Clausen, don't"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
A Christmas Tragedy
sSxfsszfzx EsxKsx
BY Fred Kellogg
Released by western Newspaper Union.

"N n OMMY, mommy, Jimmy
MI threw big SNOWFALL at
Santa Claus, and knocked
him down in the snow. | think he's
hurt cause he didn't get up again
after he FELL" five-year-old jamie
breathlessly gasped as she ran to
her mother in the little kitchen.
"Just then Jimmy burst through the
door after his twin sister, sobbing
repentantIy, "Oh, / didn't mean to
hurt him. / was just playing. I'm
going back to see how he is" and
Jimmy was off like a rabbit rum
ming over the glistening snow.
He ran down Main street until he
came to the corner; then Jimmy hid
behind the alley fence and peeped
around at the front of Woolworth's
5 and 10 cent store. No! most en-
phatically Santa was not there. Yes,
there he was on the ground where
he had fallen just after Jimmy
struck him in the head with the big
hard SNOWFALL. What would he do?
Santa Claus was dead. He had
killed him. Would they arrest jim
my; put him in prison; have trial;
and execute the murderer of good
old Santa Claus? Just at that point,
two men came out of the store,
walked over to the PROSTATE figure,
picked it up, and carefully carried
it into the store. Jimmy was afraid
to venture any nearer, for fear of
being recognized as the murderer.
He turned in CONSERVATION, crying
and wringing his hands, and ran in
the direction of home. But perhaps
it would be better not to go home.
They would be sure to look there
first for him. He would run away.
Out in the country where no one
knew him.
Jimmy was dressed warm, and
had had a good breakfast before
that terrible thing happened when
he and jamie were playing in the
street. So the little culprit turned
on the Sixth avenue road and
trudged along deep in thought.
What would mommy say? Would
she worry about him? Would she
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Then the man said: "Well, we are
expecting Santa Claus out here to-
night to party in the hall. So you
just come along with us, and if he
comes then you didn't kill him.
Somehow don't think he is dead or
we would have heard about it be-
fore this time"
But mommy win worry about
me. She and jamie, she's my twin
sister, are alone, ard I'm the man
of the house, cause daddy went to
war. Daddy writes to mommy and
sends us money, and mommy said
he might come home for Christ
mas" confded Jimmy.
well, here we are. I'll call your
mommy and tell her where you
are" the man said stopping the car
in front of a store. They all got
out.
Mr.. Clausen, the driver, was the
store keeper; the lady with the Grim
ky eyes was Miss Bennett, the
school teacher, who was conducting
the Christmas party at the hall that
evening. They went into the store
where Mrs. Clausen was waiting on
customers. Mr.. Clausen and Miss
Bennett carried many boxes and
packages into the hall. Then Mr..
Clausen put the car away, and took
Mrs. Clausen's place in the store;
while she and Miss Bennett took
Jimmy over to the house. Mrs.
Clausen began to get dinner, and it
smelled good to hungry little
Jimmy.
Mr.. Clausen called the police in
the city, and told the story of Jim
my. The police got in touch with
Mrs. Moran, and it was arranged
that Jimmy was to stay for the
Christmas party, and that Miss Ben
nett would bring him home after
breakfast on the following day.
After dinner Jimmy became very
sleepy, so the school teacher put him
to bed, where he slept for three
hours. They had supper, and then
they all went to the hall for the
Christmas party. There were hum
dreds of people there, mostly kids,
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
School Safety Rules.

DR.. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., State
Superintendent of Education in
Maryland has announced that new
system of safety rules and regula-
tions for the operation of school
buses in Maryland, which will be
"the most rigid" in the country, is
awaiting approval by Traffic Safe
ty Commission, the Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles, the Superintendent
of State Police and committee of
county school superintendent and
as soon as approved, will be put into
effect.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Milton Bedill Huyett died Deem
Der 8 at his home. $50 Elizabeth
street, aged 43 years. He had been
a resident of Hagerstown for 40
years. and was a member of Pene-
costal church and the Western En-
terprise Fire company.
Surviving are his wife, Audrey
Hanes Huyett; daughters, Mrs. Ger
aldine Long and Mrs. Lawrence
Kline, this city. and son, Eugene;
sisters, Mrs. Jessie F. Riley, Wash
ington, D. c., and Mrs. Charles
Cloeren, Moorestown, N. j., and two
grandchildren.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
Our years of experience qualities us
to handle intelligently your Real
Estate and Insurance problems. Car
roll L. Baechtel, Sec. Natl Bank
Bldg, Phone 1901.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

eff it's insurance, we can handle it,"
The Keller, Stonebraker Co., Gen
eral Insurance, Bonding, Real
Estate, Phone $3.50, "a Summit Ave
nue..
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

William Harry Fuss, rs, well
known jeweler of Williamsport, died
suddenly of heart attack Deem
Der at the home of his sister, Mrs.
George w. Crowell, near Hedgeville,
where he had gone to visit.
He had been in ill health for
many years.
Mr.. Fuss had followed the jewel
ry trade all his life and operated a
store in Williamsport. He was a
member of the Lutheran Church.
Surviving are sister, Mrs. Gro
well,and brother, J. Allen Fuss, of
Waynesboro.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
STOVES AND REPAIRS

Large stock of Repair Parts for
Ranges, Heaters and Furnaces. Oil
Stove Wicks, Stove Pipe. H. C.
Main, 171S e. Franklin st.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Lewis Sanders Mckee, is, died
December at the Washington
County Hospital of peritonitis fol-
lowing an operation for appendices.
He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Mckee, Pinesburg. Besides
his parents is survived by fourteen
brothers and sisters as follows: Her
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
MEAT PRODUCE

See S. A. Martin on Market for Eggs,
Dressed Poultry, Cured Meats, all
kinds of Country Produce, Walnut
Kernels, Garden Seeds. Every
Tues, Thurs. and Sat. Southwest
corner Market House.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
FRUITS. VEGETABLES

Fruits, vegetables and all kinds Of
green groceries, etc. e. e. Cronise
81 West Franklin street.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
S AND Toe STORES

McCrory's 5 and 1Oc Store, 81 West
Washington ST., has 80 Departments
and sells anything from "a Needle
to Haystack."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
QUOTES
OF THE WEEK

ITS as hard to get F.D.R. out of
the White House as it is to get
Eleanor I'M" - Bob Hope, in Wash
ington.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
sc A s SHFIFD ::
FOR SALE

one Moral Corn Husker, husks corn
and ties up fodder. Al condition.
Write Basil Mobley, Derwood,
Montgomery County, Md.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

"What igorant ruffians the men Of
the U. S Marine Corps arew -
Broadcaster on Tokyo radio.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07


Lille Grace Taylor, wife of Earl
A. Taylor, died at her home, 1853
South Potomac street, December 4,
aged As.
Born and reared at Bristow, Wis,
she had resided here for 20 years,
and was member of st. Mary's
Catholic church.
Surviving besides her husband
are, father, Nels T. Fortune, Lyle
Mimi; sisters, Myrtle Fortune, Lyle;
Mrs. c. ]. Hanson, Minnesota; Mrs.
B. H. Beck, Melrose Park, ILL.,; broth
ers, Arthur. Lyle, Mimi; Victor c.,
U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07
INSURANCE, BONDING,
REAL ESTATE

Real Estate, Appraisals, Property
Management, Mortgage Loans, Sin
cere and Efficient Management of
Your Real Estate Problems. Brewer
and Lindsey, Second National Bank
Bldg, Phone 2481.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

man, U. S. Navy; Pvt Daniel, Texas;
Cpl Preston, California; Pvt Thorn
as, overseas; Mrs. Denton Banzhof,
Edward, Isabelle, Betty, Nellie, Ben
jamin, Bruce, Oakie, Hilda and Nam
cy Ann, all at home.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

We help you solve your real estate
problems whether it be farms,
homes or lots. Money to loan on
first mortgages. L. S. Spangler
Agency, Sec. Fl. Second National
Bank Bldg.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Mrs. Fannie AIcinda Banks, wild
ow of John Banks, 1873 Randolph
avenue, died at the Washington
County Hospital December 33, aged
81.
She was member of Trinity
Lutheran Church, Rev. Miller's BIZ
BILE Class, Juniata Council, Degree
of Pocohontas, and Golden Rule No.
81.
Surviving are sisters, Sarah E.,
and Bertha Iseminger; Brothers,
Frank L. and Robert K. Iseminger,
all of Funkstown; and several
neices and nephews.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Grace III. Martin died December 2
at her home near Maugansville, aged
IA years. Besides her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob E. Martin, three
sisters, Anna May, Doris and Fan
ME-, all at home, survive. She was
member of the Reiff Mennonite
Church.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Norman Scott Munday, 205 Sum-
mer street. well known local store
proprietor, died December 4 at the
Washington County Hospital, aged
20 years.
Surviving are the following: wife,
Mrs. Annie M. Munday; sons, Ernest
n, Ray, Lester. all of this city;
mar, Clear Spring, and Easton, u.
S. Army. overseas; daughters, Mrs.
William Moran, Mrs. Wilbur Hol-
land and Mrs. Roy Smith, all of this
city; brothers, Albert, Otto, and
Enoch, all of this city; and nine
grandchildren.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

'Gend-Lease is literally snatching
the underwear from the Americans
back."-R. A. Cheney, pres, Under
wear Institute.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-07

Mrs. Daisy Mae Toms, wife of
Emmert K Toms, died at her home,
Hagerstown, Route 3, near Funks-
town, December 4, aged 70 years.
She was a member of the Church
of the Brethren and the Philathea
Sunday School Class and a honor
airy member of the w. G. T. U.
Besides her husband, five daugh-
tiers survive: Mrs. Earl Harshman,
Mrs. Russell S. Wolfe and Mrs. Or
vile D. Fox, this city; Mrs. w. c..
Scott, Brunswick, Ga, and Miss
Kathryn Toms, Baltimore; sisters,
Mrs. Mary Diebert, Paramount: Mrs.
Bessie Bower, Mrs. Lenora Kuhl-
man and Mrs. Grace Knepper, this
city.