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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
FIR T B 0 N B
5(0URACE ON
CAPITAL
Palaces, Business Districts,
Residential Sections
Go Up in Flames

GUAM, May 26--Superfortresses
carrying their fire bomb scourge
to the heart OF the enemy empire
for the second time In 48 hours,
by Japanese account destroyed two
palaces and left metropolitan
Tokyo literally scorched to the
ground today"
The terrific damage spread by
the 500 B-29 raiders was indicated
by Tokyo radio broadcast assert
ing flames practically laid waste
what was once the worlds third
largest metropolis"
THE outer palace within the
Imperial Palace grounds, as well as
the Omiya detached palace were
destroyed by fire" the broadcast
said.
B-29 crewmen who participated
in the raid said the Army and
Navy Department and the Diet
buildings. as we'll as the palaces.
were probably damaged, although
none was specific target.
One returning pilot observed he
would be surprised II the raid had
not ''scorched the Emperor's hair
"a little" but the Tokyo broadcast
reported Emperor Hirohito, the
Empress and Empress Dowager all
were uninjured. The Omiya Palace
was the home Of the Empress Dow
ager.
Premier Kantao Suzuki called IAN
extraordinary meeting of his cabi-
net today at which he issued "a
reverent statement relative to the
burning of the Imperial Palace and
the Omiya Palace due to enemy
air raids" later Tokyo broadcast
reported.
The broadcast added that the
cabinet members intended to work
for the renovation OF the admin
istration" and later conferred with
sub-ministers and cabinet members
to deliberate upon air raid meas
ures relative to the present air raid
damages"
The flames, famed by a 70-mile
gale, wrought havoc on the
sprawling congested business dis
tricts and residential sections OF
the city" the broadcast said.
An Imperial Headquarters COM
munique. issued later, placed the
number Of Superfortresses taking
part at $50, half the actual number
involved, and claimed AZ Of the
raiders we're shot down. All fires.
the communique asserted, were
mostly extinguished by dawn"
Tokyo's Gina tgovernment) and
Marunouchi business districts were
the prime targets OF 4.00O-ton
attack. 1t was the second raid In
48 hours, in which total OF 1850
Superforts deluged $500 tons of
fire bombs on the Japanese capital.
Stung by the strike into the very
nerve center Of the Empire. Radio
Tokyo diverged from later recital
OF damages to declare the 'enemys
inhuman atrocities" had increased
the Japanese feeling of hostility
and (theyl are firmly determined
to fight to the last Japanese"
Returning B-29 pilots said little
about fighter interception but re-
ported running into intense anti
aircraft fire. Flight Officer Steve
E. Bodolay, Cleveland. Ohio. said ut
sounded like hail on a tin roof"
Tokyo radio, never conservative,
claimed A Superfortresses were de-
stroyed
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
The W ashingto ton
Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON
1T Col. Robert S. Alien now on active
service with the Army.

WASHINGTON - Rural hospitals
and health centers can look for a
major share of the hundreds of
millions of dollars of medical
equipment to be released by the
Army and Navy. A policy has
finally been worked out at the
Surplus Property Board to assure
release of this material for public
health use, first in areas that have
no existing facilities, second in
areas which have insufficient ia
cilities. So great is the need of
rural and small-town hospitals and
clinics that there will be little
equipment left for replacement.
This policy was achieved only
after long and bitter dispute be-
tween the Surplus Property Board
and DR.. Morris Fishbein, Editor of
the Journal of the American Medi-
cal Association. Fishbein, in whose
Journal advertise the largest
makers of medical equipment, had
urged that this vast volume of
surplus material not be released at
once.
Instead, he wanted it stored and
released gradually in small quanti-
ties in order not to upset the
market for manufacturers of medi-
cal goods. In addition, Fishbein in
sisted that huge quantities of GER
tain supplies, such as bandages
could not be used because they
differed somewhat from accepted
standard sizes.
However, in lengthy session at
the office of U. S. Surgeon Cen
eral Thomas Parran, DR.. Fishbein
finally was won over and even
agreed to serve on the overall
board which will recommend on the
disposal of medical supplies.
Three types of equipment will be
Acknowledgements health supplies
surgical and therapeutic instru-
ments, and pharmaceuticals. A
board of public officials and ply
sicians headed by DR.. Parran will
recommend their ALLEGATION to
Federal Security Chairman Pau
McNutt, who will work through the
Surplus Property Board. Actual al
fCo1f;n,,ed nm pane FOur)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
BAkA BOMBS
BEING USED
BYJApANE5E

GUAM, May 26-At least three
rocket-propelled Baka bombs were
shot down by Superfort gunners in
this mornings 500-plane fire raid
on Tokyo. This was the first def
mite report the Japanese had used
Baka bombs against the B-29s.
Baka bombs are launched in the
air by regular bombers. They are
piloted by suicide flyer in a small
canopy. The bomb has an explo-
sive warhead in the nose.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
industrial Sugar
Rationinq Coming

WASHINGTON, May rs - A
Congressional food investigator said
today OPA is planning drastic
curtailment of industrial sugar
which will cut manufacturers to
half their 1914 supply, or less.
The new reduction will be an
nounced for the third quarter OF
the year, effective July /, said this
law-maker, who asked not to be
named.
Sugar is rationed to industrial
users-bakers, candy makers and
the like-in quarterly allotments.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
BID farewell
TO AMERICAN
FLYING FORCE
London Daily Express Ex-
presses Affections for
Filters OF u. 5.

LONDON, May &c = The Daily
Express, bidding an editorial fare
we'll to American filters now depart
ing for assignments against Japan,
said today there is epecial af-
lection in British hearts for the
Fortresses and Liberators OF the
U. S. Eighth Air Force"
The editorial said that the 1912
l943 controversy over the efficacy
of daylight bombing was not
settled until the Casablanca Con-
ference, when air chiefs threshed
out the issue in the presence OF
Prime Minister Churchill and the
late President Roosevelt.
Then the Eighth Air Force was
allowed to go ahead with the
mighty and brilliant conception OF
air war mapped out for them" the
editorial said, wishing the fliers
"Godspeed in their new tasks
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
BUTTER BOY

NEW YORK-The butter shortage
is worse than the boypower short
age SO Gristede Brothers, Inc, groc-
ers, now send two boys with each
delivery pushcart.
One delivers, while the other
mounts guard over the scarce COM
modify.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
(AR0LE lands
TO GET DIVORCE

HOLLYWOOD, May rs - Carole
Lands will start divorce proceed
ings against Maj. Thomas c. Wal
lace after establishing residence in
Reno, New, within two weeks. the
actess announced through her
studio yesterday. They were mar
ried in London in January, l943.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
DIT(nED

ALBUQUERQUE. N. NJ = When
F. NJ. Griswold walked into his front
yard he stared at long. freshly
dug ditch.
Thieves. he said, had worked in
the night to remove hedge he had
cultivated for seven years.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
HANBRICK IN JUNEAU

Carroll e. Hanbrick, of Orange.
Texas, is a guest at the Hotel Jul
neau.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
ACTI IN JUNEAU

Dan Acti. of Skagway, is guest
at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-26
CLONY IN TOWN

John Ciony, of Seattle, is a guest
at the Gastineau Hotel.
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
Personals

tives in the county.
Mr.. Roy M. Miller, of White
top, Va, who has been confined
to his home for sometime with an
injured leg, was visitor here on
Tuesday.
Rev. E. w. Powers, Willard Hol-
man, Dewey Campbell and Miss
Virginia Dare league attended
the State Baptist Associatoinal
Sunday School Officers Meeting
in Hickory, last Friday.
Ordon Brooks is visiting his
cousin, Bray Miller; at Kaniaapo-
lis, this week.
Misses Bessie and Lucy Sturgill
spent Sunday with Miss Peggy
Adcock, at Kannapolis.
Miss Bill Young spent Satur-
day with Misses Bessie and Lucy
Sturgills, in Kannapolis.
Miss Doris Whitesides spent the
past week end with her parents
in Canton.
Mr.. Roy Grouse spent last week
end with relatives in Allegheny
county.
Mr.. Ed D. Barr and Mr.. A. B
Hurt were in Raleigh on business
last week.
Mrs. Ed M. Anderson and Bill
lie spent the past week end in
Asheville with relatives.
Rev. John S. Jordan visited in
Lincolnton this week.
| Mrs. J. D. Sturdivant spent the
week end at Camp Banding
Fla, with her husband, who is
stationed there.
MIR. and Mrs. c. r. Goswick are
spending sometime in Ohio, Mich
igan, Pennsylvania and West Vir-
ginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Bower, of
Bristol, Tenn, and Mack Brown,
of Abingdon, Va, visited relatives
here last week end.
Mr.. w. M. billiard spent Sun
day night with his daughter, Mrs.
Lon Little.
Mrs. w. C. Vannoy and Mrs.
John Hardin attended the Red
Cross meeting in Statesville last
Friday and Saturday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
Sturgills News

Mrs. J. z. Griffitts and daugh-
ter, Bobbie, made business trip
to Jefferson, Friday.
Misses Alta and Clara Perkins
were in West Jefferson, Saturday
Shower Given
Miss Betty 10 Kirby entertain
ed on Saturday afternoon at her
home with shower, honorine
Mrs. Glen Kilby. A number of
guests were present and the hon
Gree received many beautiful and
useful gifts. After the group en-
joyed a number of games, Miss
Kirby served refreshments, as
sisted by her mother, Mrs. Bryan
Kirby and Mrs. Gwyn Weaver
There will be an oyster supper
at the Helton school house Sat
urday night, January q. Every
one is cordially invited to attend
A number of games will be play
ed after the supper. The pro-
ceeds will go to the benefit of the
lunch room.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25

daughter are making their home
in an apartment over the store.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Stansberry
and daughter and Mrs. Arthur
Frazier were the Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cox,
at Scottville.
Miss Ruby Barker and Mrs.
Earl Davidson attended a price
panel meeting in North Wilkes
boro, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Turner,
of Radford, Va, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. GRAPHICAL, Sunday.
~ Miss Cathryn Marsh and Miss
Helen Ghormley were in Char
lotte, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Austin and
MIR. and Mrs. Ira T. Johnston at
tended the funeral of Mrs. D. D
Daugherty, in Boone, Monday af-
ternoon.
Miss Pansy Ashley, of Kan
napolis, spent the week end with
relatives and friends in the coun-
ty.
Rev. w. T. Wilmington was a
visitor here on Saturday.
Miss Pauline Gentry, daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Will Gentry, OF
Toliver, who has been seriously
i'll, is now improving, her friends
will be glad to learn. Miss Gen
try has been employed in Balti-
more, Md, for the past two years
Miss Edith Pierce is spending
this week in Charlotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Stafford and
son, Jimmy, of Bishopville, S. c..
spent the week end with rela.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
Jones : Denrnan

Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Jones, of
Bina, have announced the mar
riage of their daughter, Eula, to
Mr.. Wallace Denman, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel E. Denman, OF
Ringgold, Georgia, on December
20, at the home of the bride, with
the Rev. A. P. Barker officiating
Members of the immediate fami-
lies were present.
The bride wore a light blue
suit with brown accessories. She
is a graduate of Healing Springs
high school.
Mr.. Denman is a graduate OF
Ringgold high school and attend
ed Dalton School of Business. He
is now employed at Oak Ridge,
Tenn, where the young couple
are making their home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
Miss Trivette,
Mr.. Scott Wed

Of interest to their many
friends is the announcement of
the marriage of Miss Ruth Tri-
vette to Mr.. Mack Scott, on De-
cember %, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Travers, of Bait
more, Md, with the Rev. Edward
A. Godsey, officiating, using the
double ring ceremony.
The bride was given in mar
riage by Mr.. Edwin Travers, and
Miss Madeline Lewis was her
maid of honor. Mr.. Edwin Trav-
ers, Jr., acted as the groom's best
man.
The bride wore white dress
and her boouet was of white
sweetpeas. Miss lewis wore
light blue dress and carried a
bouquet of red roses. .
Mrs. Elizabeth =. Pettyman
sang "At Dawning" with Mrs
Louise Wridemann at the piano.
Other music was presented after
the ceremony when the wedding
cake was cut.
Mrs. Scott is the daughter OF
the Rev. and Mrs. w. c. Trivette,
of Magadore, Ohio, formerly of
West Jefferson, and Mr.. Scott is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Scott, of this county. The young
couple plan to make their home
in Baltimore, where the groom is
employed by the Glenn L. Martin
Airplane Company. Mrs. Scott
is employed in Washington, D. c.
Among the guests at the we'd
ding were Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Meadows, John H. Page, H. A.
&c, and John Hello, Jr., H. A.,
&c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25

some small apples that were UNI
rationed, but after purchasing
them, found they would have to
carry them away in their pockets,
handbags and hands. Paper
shortage being no new thing in
England.
SIC and Mrs. Denton Howell
are the parents Of twin daugh-
tiers, born Sunday, January 81,
at the Ashe Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Verta Barlow, of Green
Valley, visited Mrs. w. II. Jones,
Saturday.
Mrs. J. w. Faw, Mrs. C. Fl. Ire
son, E. J. Weaver, Miss Janet
Carter, J. I. Weaver, Rev. H. B.
Corvette and Mrs. c. Johnson
represented the Warrensville
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
Miss Weaver And Rev. John
Johnson Married At Lansing

Of interest to their many
friends here and elsewhere is the
marriage of Miss Make Weldon
Weaver and the Rev. John Sam
uel Johnson, which took place on
December rs, at the Lansing
Presbyterian church at four o.
clock in the afternoon, with the
Rev. r. H. Stone, of Charlotte,
performing the rites, using the
ring ceremony.
The bride entered the church
on the arm of her brother, MIR.
Charles Weaver, who gave her in
marriage, Her dress was. of white
silk jersey with sweetheart neck
line, long full sleeves, long waist
line and a short train. The vail
was full length illusion held in
place by a cornet of orange bios
SONS. She carried a white pray
er book and lace handkerchief.
Mrs. Worth Young, of Emory,
Va, sister of the bride, was her
matron of honor. She wore a
full length dress of icy-blue sa-
tin and crepe and a shoulder
length veil of blue tulle.
Mr.. Johnson had as his best man
his brother, David w. Johnson,
of Hendersonville.
Miss Lois Dickson sang ooh,
Perfect Night" and Lohengren's
Wedding March was the preces-
sional music. "Love's Old Sweet
Song" was played during the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Johnson is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ross
Weaver, of Lansing, and is a
graduate of Kings College, Bris-
toll, Va, and Assembly's Train
ing School, Richmond, Va.
Mr.. johnson is the son of Mrs
J. S. johnson, of Rex, and is a
graduate of Davidson College
and Union Theological Seminary
Richmond, Va.
The couple left for a short wed
ding trip Immediately following
the ceremony. The bride wore
as her travelling costume a blue
wool dress with black accessories.
They are now making their home
at Reidsville.
Out-of-town guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. E. T. Spence, Elkin; Mr.
and Mrs. Carter Dickson, Elkin
Mrs. J. S. johnson and Miss Mary
Elizabeth johnson, Rex; Mr.. D
w. Johnson, D. w. johnson, Jr.,
and Miss Joyce Johnson, of Hen.
Jacksonville.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
Warrensville News

Misses Wylene and Pansy Ash
ley and George Tressler, of Kan
napolis and Salisbury, were
week end guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Ashley.
Warrensville post office has
been moved into the brick build
ing on the corner at the road in
tersection.
1t. Jeane> Ashley writes from
England, where she is stationed
with one of our hospital units,
that shopping" in England is
practically out. After canvassing
local shops, she with some more
American nurses, finally found
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
MANAGING STORE HERE

Mrs. Ralph Stansberry, former
ly of Boone, is now manager of
the Stansberry Direct Sales Co.,
here, and is expecting a shipment
of new materials in the near flu
ture. The store, formerly known
as the National Textile Outlet,
was operated by Mrs. Lynch Col
ward, before Mrs. Stansberry
came here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stansberry and
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25
charge at the Crusade meeting -
West Jefferson last Thursday
Classified Ads

Will the person who took one
new four buckler artic from JlxA
Haire's Barber shop, through err
ror, last Saturday, please return
the same. 1905 I-z5-l1p.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-01-25

- LOST-A new five-gal1on Eaaxln
|can with number Is, in black
printed on it. Was misplaced M
Cheese Plant, Sunday, Jam Il
Anyone knowing whereabouts 0E
can please return to Kraft Cheese
Co, West Jefferson. 1-21E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Colleges Plan For Post War 'G. J0eS :"
TORRINCTONVS
 TECH TONIGHT;
 NAUCY BY41-3O

Leavenworth's high school bas- ketballers are confident of making good their big chance of the Seaon tonight, when victory over Tor rington high will put them in the leadership of the Naugatuck Valley league, which they have entered for the first time this year. Torrington, ordinarily, would be an odds-on choice to defeat any Tech hoop team. but the fact is. Leavenworth, already beaten in Torrington by small margin, has improved by wide margin in the past two weeks while the Red Raiders have been "hot and cold" beaten badly by Naugatuck, which was outpointed by Leavenworth. AS a result of last nights Naugatuck win over Crosby, those two teams and Leav- enworth are all even now, thereby creating Techs chance to lead the loop by a Ain this evening. Re- serve teams meet at 730; varsity an hour later.
 Last evening, Joe and Vim Healey Naugatuck high twins, and Jack StlnSOn led thelr Outnt to de- cisive 4l-30 victory over Crosby be- fore crowded house" at Wilby gym. Losing no time. Naugy started early. found the hoops and owned an ll-5 edge after the first period; and ten point edge at half time, 24-l4 Both teams went well from the "foul' line. Crosby getting 10 or IT; Naugatuck 9 of IS.
 An alert Naugatuck Reserve team won a 37-34 prelim from Crosby subs. though the game was a toss up right down to the final whistle.
 Loman and Damiano led the Naugy Reserves to a tight 37-34 victory over Crosby in a prelim; Bowler, Steck and Davis going well for Crosby which was 20-22 trailer 1t half time.
 Score
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
.IR A Girls cam
 Bowling Tonight

The IRA Girls Bowling league schedule for tonight is as follows: Benrus Watch vs. French Mfg; Chase Metal Works vs. Waterbury Mfg. Co.,; U. s. Rubber Vs. Matta- tuck Mfg; Chase Co., vs. Scovill Mfg; Oakville Pin vs. Waterbury Tool; Waterbury Co.'s vs. Noera.
 Last weeks records were estab- lished by: High singles-Mary Lad den, Chase Co.,, l3l; Geraldine Magee, Oakville Pin, 131; high triples-Dona Zurlo, Chase Metal Works, 336 Mary Ladden. Chase Co.,. 334; high singles team games Chase Metal Works. 544 Scovill ERA. 539; high total team games Scovill ERA, l549; Chase Co. 1856.
 Seasons records to date are un- changed with Geraldine Magee, Oakville Pin Co.,, 148 for high sin gles; Florence Reynolds, Scovill ERA, 388, high triples; Benrus Watch Co.,, 588, high team games; Scovill ERA 1884, high total team games
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Midget Skating Stors In 'Copades

New Haven. Jan 11.-Little Chuckie was ever alone, because he's good company and a lot of fun, but even the tiniest girl of the line lowered over him.
 But when the Ice Capades ob 1945 comes to New Haven on Jan- uary "A for it's engagement at the Arena extending through February 1, Stein will be skating with a partner just his size, and the same age, too. She's little Geraldine Chaney, 21 years old, of Pittsburgh.
 Together, in special number. they score one of the big hits Of the star studded ice extravaganza.
 The Capades is scheduled nightly at 8 o'clock and there will be 2:3O matinees on January 27 and 28. Tickets may be obtained by mail order, and are also on sale at the Arena box office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
LEADERS TO
 KEEP COLLEGE
 SPORTS GOING
BY MASON BLOSSER United Press Staff Correspondent

Columbus. O., Jan. H. (UP) - The National Collegiate Athletic As- sociation, faced r.th the responsi- bility of perpetuating at least token sports program for the dura- tior and with making long range plans for the return of American Doughboys. went into the most mo- mertous annual meeting in its hiss tory today.
 More than 1000 faculty personals ties were scheduled to attend the three day sessions. The American football coaches association and the college physical education associa- ton held their annual meeting in connection with the N. c. A. A. ses- sionS.
 Postwar Plans
 Philip O. Badger of New York University, the N c. A. A. president sounded the keynote for the meet ings when he said that Paramount in the discussions would be the plans for post war intercollegiate athletics.
 "There will be tremendous boom in the volume of intercollegiate athletics in the post war period" he said. "The G. l. bill of rights will bring hundreds of fine, ambitious young men from the battle fronts to our college campuses and it is our jo3 to build a suitable athletic program for them"
 Badger said that there would be considerable discussion of what steps will be taken to keep collegiate sports in operation despite increased inroads of selective service for 4-F athletes.
 The rules committee of the foot bal, coaches association was expect ed to vote on proposed changes which were placed into effect suc- cessfully last season by eastern col- leges. These include prohibiting the out bounds kickoff and the per hitting of forward passes anywhere behind the line of scrimmage. The delegates will not act on any pro- posed changes, however, but will submit them to the N. c A. A. rules committee which meets next month.
 The chief topic on the aSeIlud LII the physical education association wiu be the rehabilitation of Wound- ed veterans through participation in college athletics.
 Among the speakers at joint meeting of all the groups will be Dr. Howard L. Bevis, president of Ohio State University; Col. E m ory (Swede) Larson, formar navy foot bal coach, now in the Marine Corps; and Brig. Gen. William E. Welsh Of the army air forces