davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-30

red so miles south of Okinawa at
1858 p. m. Okinawa time.
NinnitZ also reported:
Ground action has cost 11,413
American casualties including L.
847 killed, through Fridays fight
ing. Japanese casualties until
dawn Wednesday were 1859 kill
ed-approximately 10 times U. s.
killed for a shorter period-and
399 taken prisoner.
About 200 enemy aircraft made a
series Of attacks on U. S. forces
off Okinawa throughout Saturday
afternoon and night. Turned back
throughout daylight hours, they
CONTINUED on Page Two; Col. II
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-30
Waves Of Mazi Suicides
Is Held Sweeping Berli,
Bv EDDY GILMORE

MOSCOW, April 29H9Izvesta said today that
edes including of the elite Hitler guards sweeping Br
lin.
Another dispatch said the effort mounting
deserton the s defenders had ordered wheels removed
from every private automobile.
1--WE found courtyards this morning automobiles
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-30
Russia Reuipes Polish
Problem At Conference

FRANCISCO April has revived the Polish
today
insisting Soveecognzed provisional in
invited send delegates confronting the conference
wit another deadlock
Molotov agreed admit
Argentina Security sessions learned but made
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-30
|Yank Troops Former Duce
Seize Milan, Crovels And
Venice Falls begs Lenity
Fifth Army Oc-
cupies Cradle City OF
Fascism

ROME, April o. WD Allied
troops today captured Milan, era
die city of Fascism, seized ancient
Venice and broke through to the
Swiss border in lightning thrust
that completely split the disorgan-
lied Nazi remnants in northern
Italy.
Milan was formally occupied by
troops of 1t. Gen. Lucian K. Trus-
colts American Fifth Army after
it had been cleared by Italian
patriots. Troops of 1t. Gen. Sir
Bernard L. McCreerys British
Eighth Army, in a 47-mile advance
that smashed the Nazi Adige and
Brenta river lines, took Venice I'M
der similar circumstances.
Both armies gained up to so
miles as they swept forward on a
15O-1nile front from the Adriatic
to the Alps in a pile-driver often
sive rolling up to the back door of
the Nazis' Bavarian redoubt.
The British seized Mestre, five
miles northwest of Venice, and
then swept down along a narrow
causeway to enter and take the an
cient city of canals and gondolas,
situated in the middle of Lake
-Veniee..-~-----------'-
The 56th London Division, head
ed by the famed 10th Queens
Brigade, smashed into Venice in
the evening and quickly took the
city of 264,00O. The second New
Zealand division, swinging on 10
miles northeast of the city, reach
ed the last war battlefields along
the Pave river in a drive to with
in 70 miles Of the Yugoslav border.
American tanks rumbled up to
the Swiss border near Como. In
fantrymen of the 10th Mountain
Division speared through to the
northern tip of Lake Garda in a
drive to within III miles of the
American Seventh Army in Aus
tria and 80 miles from the Bren-
ner Pass.
Gen. Mark w. Clark's 18th Army
Group headquarters announced
Continued on Page Two: Col. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-30
FORECAST

partly cloudy and cooler.
Yesterdays temperatures:
High, 70, Low, IS.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
TED BONORAND WRITES
FROM ENGLAND

In a recent letter to his mother
rom England, in which he assured
his family of his good health and
spirits, Cpl. Ted Bonorand wrote:
THE other night at the Red Cross
building I was looking at the regis
tration book they have there, and I
ran across Cirilo Ramirez name, so
I imagine he was stationed around
here for while and it was not very
icng ago. T hope that I am lucky
enough to run across some of the
boys from home, but it is like look
ne for a needle in hay stack.
'%Tell Grandpa that am prac-
ticing up on my French so that I
can talk to him when I go back
home"
Cpl. Bonorand is among many
Nogalians who have expressed a
willingness to serve their country to
the extent of their ability at any
duty asked of them. He writes:
IS. Almighty God has W1lled 1t
that we go away from home to fight
yes, to fight for what we believe
is right and for the great ideals of
our beloved nation, the good old
U.S.A. I don't want to go back
without knowing that have done
my part in DISCRIMINATING from the
world those individuals who want to
rule the life of free people"
The young Nogalian was expecting
a furlough to London at the time
of writing, and promised a letter
soon to the Nogales International
which is being looked forward to
with pleasure.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

Dreams of, fresh fruits, vegetables,
milk and ice cream have come true.
The sight of civilization is wonder
full.
Since coming overseas, our bat
talon has made many accomplish
ments of which we are very proud.
One Marine Corps Medal, three
Bronze Star Medals, and one letter
of citation have been awarded to
men Of the battalion for initiative
and heroic deeds beyond the call of
duty.
In addition to the above, the
battalion has received 10 letters of
commentator from high-ranking
military officials for meritorious
service while in the forward areas,
and % Purple Hearts have been
awarded to the th men. Air
raids, bombings, shellings, sniper
bullets and earthquakes have added
much seasoning to the battalion's
history.
I wish you and all my good Santa
Cruz County friends happy, pros
porous New Year. Have hopes of
getting back to spend part of the
year with you all.
With kindest and best regards.
Sincerely,
j. A. UPCHURCH MN l /c
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

veterans of the last war can take a
look at it.
I am still keeping up with the
good old Third Army. It's not
"blood and CUTS" to my way of look
ing at it. Il believe it's "blood and
mud" And when I say mud,
mean mud.
Every time I open a can of toma-
toes, it reminds me of Marty, your
tomatero letter writer. The last
heard of him, he was in California.
I later found out why. If I am not
mistaken, he was tossing fresh to-
matoes at Frank Sinatra.
Well, Mr.. Pottinger, I have run
out of words, so until the next time
I hear from you-so long and good
luck A Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year to all.
Yours truly,
TVS FRANCISCO Y. PORTILLO
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
Navy Yard
Washington, D. G.
January 9, 1945

Dear Craig:
On the letterhead you shall find
my new address. do not know how
long I shall be here. I was sent to
this base for course in advance
gunnery after spending a few days
in New York where underwent a
general overhauling on my carcass.
I still have few odds and ends to
be taken care of before they put me
back in the bull ring.
I am sorry that I was unable to
see you at your office before I left.
I know promised you the visit but
you will have to forgive me as I
really did not feel well then.
7 feel fine now and expect to bat
the ball here at school. I don't
know when I shall see Nogales again
but should I be transferred to the
West Coast, you can be sure that I
shall stop there, if only for q day.
Most of the fellows here at school
are from the same unit that served
with me overseas. We were pre-
scented with the Presidential Unit
Citation the other day. 1t made us
feel good as we thought they never
noticed our work.
sort of miss the sea. It gets in
your blood after living on it for two
solid years. However, am in not
much of a hurry to go chase Hiro-
hito's submarines in the Pacific.
Well, Craig, please change the
address and keep those newspapers
rolling my way as I miss the news.
Give my regards to all the gang.
Feliz ano nuevo to you and yours.
Say hello to Marty, Bob Sands and
"dapper Charlie Bauer" Regards
to my family.
Sincerely,
EDDIE A. SOTO
P.S.-It's been cold as hell here
but don't feel it as much as did
in Nogales. Snow is all over the
ground. Really pretty sight.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
Whereabouts OF
Service Men

Arthur Mckinney, Italy
Alex l.. Kerson, Jacksonville, Fla.
Raymond A. Paez, San Francisco
APO address.
Raymond A. Kimmel, San Fran
cisco APO address.
Louis e. Diehl, Jr., believed to be
somewhere in Germany.
Craig Pottinger, Jr., Of Army Air
Forces, transferred last week from
Turner Field, Albany Ga, to Moody
Field, Valdosta, Georgia.
Cpl Ted Bonorand, somewhere in
France.
Charles Powell, son of Mrs. G. G..
Cheshire, with Navy in Southwest
Pacific.
Armando Elias, Army engineering
corps, New Guinea. Son Of Ramon
Elias.
Roberto Elias, Navy, Acapulco,
Mexico. Son of Ramon Elias.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
Pacific
December 27, 1914


Dear Mr.. Pottinger:
Just dropping you a few lines to
say hello and wishing the people of
Nogales Happy New Year.
I ran into one of the boys from
Nogales a couple of days ago-A1
Cota-the first fellow from Nogales
had seen since before leaving the
states. He was on his way to the -.
We really talked about old times
in NogaleS. He told of some other
Nogales boys stationed at Pearl
Harbor.' If ever get back there
again I'll look them up and shoot
the breeze with them.
Well, sir, must close now. My
regards to you and your family. I
remain,
Yours sincerely,
JOE D. AVILES
U. S. Navy.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
NEW RESIDENTS

Mrs. Earl H. Mock and son have
arrived from Douglas to join Mr..
Mock, new Railway Express Com
pany agent here. Mock succeeded
as agent here, William H. Lyle,
who was transferred by the express
company to Globe. Mr.. Mock and
family are looking for house.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
XMAS CARDS
FROM SERVICEMEN

Christmas greetings cards were
received this week from Servicemen
Enrique o. Patton, New York APO
address; and Ted S. Quiroz, Italy.
The latter wrote, This is to wish
you the seasons greetings and to
thank you for your swell paper. I
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deep
appreciation and thanks to our
friends who were so kind to lis
during the illness and following the
death of our beloved husband and
father, John j. Farley.
MRS. CATHERINE FARLEY
GORDON FARLEY
VINCENT FARLEY
ROSE SCOGINS
MAE WALKER.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
SENDS REGARDS
TO JIM HARRISON

A Christmas card received this
week by the Nogales international
from Col. Frank E. Fraser Of Phoe-
nix, now in the European area, con-
tanned the following note: "Give my
best to Jim Harrison and all of my
friends. Best to you and yours.
Frank. "
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
FISHING AT GUAYMAS

Charles Becker, one of the owners
of the Holsum Bakery at Phoenix,
passed through here Monday en-
route on fishing trip to Guaymas.
He graduated some years ago from
Phoenix High School with o. A.
Sherman, manager of the Western
Auto Supply Company's Nogales
store.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
NEWS OF our
MENaxavvO
90 UNIFORM
q 81
a1T7
RETURNS TO ALEUTIANs

Pfc. Jose Vidal, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ Vidal, left Friday on the
return trip to the Aleutian islands,
following "a furlough at his home
here. He came home on Dec. 18th
following almost years stay in the
Aleutians.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
Australia
IACEkJO1 G0k1C1
January 3, 1915

January 3, 1915
Mr.. Craig Pottinger,
NogaleS, Arizona.
Dear Friend Craig:
After spending seventeen months
overseas on tropical Guadalcanal,
Vella La Vella, Bougainville and the
Bismark Archipelago, our battalion
has arrived for duty in Australia.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
France

DCCCI1IUCI Z, ISfF
This is to inform you that I am
in the best of health, hoping the
same for you. I am sending you
copy Of the Stars and Stripes, so
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

Raul Amador is home from San
Francisco for couple weeks visit.
For several months he has been
employed as an electrician at the
Moore Drydock Company.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
PAGE TWO

feel like all the rest of the men who
write to you about it and that
should cover the matter. Dec. 1914,
Italy"
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
DESTROYS WULF-19e

First Lieut.. Everett N. Farrell, of
Superior, Ariz., formerly of Nogales,
Psi Mustang pilot in the 364th
fighter group, destroyed a Focke
Wulf-190 in aerial combat while
escorting bombers to their target in
the Leipzig area recently. He at
tended Superior high school and
Arizona state college and worked as
a precision assembler at the Lock
heed aircraft plant in Burbank,
Calf, prior to entering the air
corps in January, 1912. His wife,
Mrs. Margaret L. Farrell, and their
baby daughter, Kathleen, live in
Warren, Ariz. He is the son of Mrs.
Grace A. Farrell, former Santa Cruz
County school superintendent.
Robert Serino of the Army Air
Forces returned to Moody Field,
Valdosta, Ca, Saturday following a
two week furlough at his home
here.
Dan Thornton, Jr., who was
wounded at Bougainville. is back
home following recent of a medical
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

Charles Davis was in town Tues
day from the Sonoita district.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
LOCALS
DESIGNATED AS
MEDICAL EXAMINER

DR.. Charles S. Smith has been
officially designated as medical
examiner for the Administrator of
Civil Aeronautics at Nogales, Ariz.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
FLY TO PHOENIX

Attorney Duane Bird and William
Beatus made an airplane trip to
Phoenix Wednesday.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
IN FROM RANCH

Mr.. and Mrs. Buster Pyeatt and
sons were visitors here Wednesday
from the Pyeatt ranch in the Hua-
chucas northeast of NogaleS.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
LETTERS FROM SERVICE MEN

Nogales Santa
County who now n keep coming
boys girIs).
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
CHARLES FOWLER HERE

Charles v. Fowler of Tucson, for
merly of this city, was here Wednes-
day.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
VISIT MAGDALENA

Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Soto, Jr., and
son Henry and daughter Dora, and
Miss Maria Soto, spent Monday at
Magdalena.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

Mrs. j. B. Page and children spent
last weekend in Phoenix.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
w. G. BOWMAN ILL

Writ G. Bowman has been i'll in
bed at his home in Walnut Grove
the past four days. He expects to
be able to be downtown today.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

Dan Thornton, Jr., who was
wounded at Bougainville. is back
home following receipt of medical
discharge from the Army.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

The Kinsley Service Station at
Amado has become one of the most
attractive places Of its kind in
southern Arizona as a result of a
fine plastering and painting job.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

Francis Ames, well known Douglas
businessman, is arriving here this
week enroute on fishing trip to
'GuayrnaS.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

George Bideaux, private secretary
to U.S. Senator Ernest Mcfarland,
left Phoenix Saturday for Washing
ton, D. C..
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19

State Corporation Commissioner
William Petersen has purchased the
San Carlos Hotel Cafe and Cocktail
Lounge at Phoenix.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
RABY BOY

BABY BOY
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Evans
of Superior, formerly of Nogales, a
boy Friday, JAM 18th.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1945-01-19
Allowance.


209o trode-in allow
dnce for your old
battery on q famous
Wizard or Western
Giant. The batteries
that have OVERSIZE
"Oxi-VITE" PLATES
NON OVERFLOW
VENT PLUGS and
ONE PIECE. MOULD
Ed CASES.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
with fresh Evereody Batteries

Once AGAIN. "Eveready" MnNIax batteries back your
dealers sheIves
Ever since Pearl Habor military needs for these revolutionary
"B batteries have first and they will continue first
until final victory But production longer needed by
the Armed Forces has been released for civilian
Chances you'll find Evercaiy MAX batteeS for
portable radio at your dealers Size for size they pack far
poucr Than any other b" batteries ccrn nadei
Let's get the Jdp-dnd get 1t orer!
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-13
See End Of Sugar
Ration Next Year
ImpOrtatiOns From RewOn
Philippines Expected To
Increase Stock Piles

Here it is-a brand new predic-
ton that there will be more sugar
to sweeten John q. Public next
year
A composition opinion of sugar
experts here is that a return of
some of the annual haul of sugar
from the Philippines, which be-
fore the war was 1,150,000 tons,
will rot cause any immediate ces-
sation of sugar ratiOning in the
United States. The experts predict,
however. that sugar rationing will
cease sometime in 1916.
The sugar experts are Charles
Godchaux. president of GOdchauX
Sugars; f. f.. Lafaye, vice-presi-
dent of the Supreme Sugar refinery
and Charles A. Farwell. chairman
of the educational committee of the
American Sugar Cane league.
They state that despite the raw
ages of war and the amount OF
Philippines territory still held by
the Japanese. a new crop can be
grown this year
Local refinerS are seeking tC
find out in what shape are the SUI
gar mills in the Philippines, for II
these mills are capable of handling
the islands cane output, then the
immediate sugar future of the
American household is brigh
one.
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-13
Com Pany L
Of Milford
Is suspected
Men OF Local Unit Prais-
ed For Excellent Show
ing BY Colonel Ran
dOlph Russell.

Colonel Randolph Russell of
Fort DUPONT. who made the federal
inspection of Battery c, Delaware
State Guard, at the Milford Armory
last Wednesday evening, cOmpli-
mented the officers and men of the
unit on their fine showing. He said
their attitude and sacrifice made
the company possible. and their ef-
forts were appreciated by the War
Department.
New MI gas masks are now be-
ing received from the War Depart
ment.
Besides Captain Laurence Lape-
tina, First Lieutenant Jacob ROOsa
and Second Lieutenant W. ID. Kim
nell, SO men were present at the
inspection.
State Guard officers who accom-
panied Colonel Russell to Milford
included Colonel j. Paul Heinel
Captain Leroy Lowe, Lieutenant
Colonel Victor Clark Major J.
Holland Prettyman. Major Ralph
E. Buckalew, Major Raymond f.
Lynch, Captain John Cole, Captain
Dewey Quillen and Lieutenant-Col-
onel John Racheck, of Governors
Island, n. Y.
(Turn 20 Page 8, P1ease)
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-13
Mrs. E. Williams Wins
1914 Garden Contest
SeafOrd Woman, State Winner OF
1911 Green Thumb Contest

Mrs. William s. Dutton, State
Victory Garden Chairman. annOun-
ced this week that Mrs Edwin Will
liams of Seaford, was the Delaware
winner Of the 1914 Green Thumb
Garden Contest. Mrs. Williams was
awarded a bronze medal. the award
given each of the state winners.
Mrs. Williams has been an en-
thusiastic gardener for several
years. She has family of four
and plans to grow enough vegc-
tables for summer use and to can
for her family's winter needs. The
surplus she sells to the cafeteria at
the dupont plant in SeafOrd.
Despite the drought last summer
Mrs. Williams had productive
garden. She attributed her success
to the fact that she worked her
garden at least once Il week which
kept the weeds down and provided
a good mulch which prevented loss
of moisture from the soil. Mrs. Will
liams does all OF the work herself.
She does part of the cultivating
with a small tractor
(Turn to Page 5, Flease)
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-13
Set Up Area Labor
Office At Newark
New SPt-Up Will Serve Delaware
Maryland And New Jersey

An area office for the War Food
Administration Office of Labor
has been established in Newark to
serve Delaware for this purpose to
promote action on emergency farm
labor problems, according to G. H..
Schuster. director of the Delaware
Agricultural Extension Service.
Franklin p. Wood, area repre-
sentative. is in charge of the pro-
gram in this area. His staff in
Cludcs Frank Kohler, administra-
tive assistant, in charge of pro-
curement and property in the three
states; Lafayette Patterson. farm
tabor program supervisor Ill
charge of the payroll and audit
section; Miss Airline r. Mansfield,
area nurse. in charge of the medi-
cal program in the three states !;
Mrs. Mary r. Moore and Miss Ada
BreChhill, secretaries.
(TuIn tO Page g pIPaSCI
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-13
Forty Divorce Cases
Are Listed In Kent
April Term Will Convene On The
10Th With Judge Terry Presiding

Forty divorce cases and one for
annulmcnt are listed for the April
term of the Kent county courts.
according to the trial list prepared
by Prothonotary w. Marion Steven
son.
The April term of court will con-
vcnc on April 16 with Judge
Charles l.. Terry, Jr., presiding.
Divorce cases are expected to be
heard on the opening day.
The new cases are as follows:
Charlotte Ruehl VS.. Charles
Ruehl; Roy Douglass Bunting VS..
Beatrice Marie Joseph Bunting
Emma Loper VS.. William A. LOper
BESSIE Dyer VS.. Curtis Dyer; Betty
Minner VS.. WOlcOtt Minnerffi Elva
Cora Hinckley VS.. Harry c. Hinck-
ley; John r. BlOth VS.. Catherine
+. Bloth; Ollie Covington HOlle-
ger VS.. Herman Holleger; Marga-
ret Elizabeth LaramOre VS.. Sidney
Gibson LaramOre. Jr.; the annul-
ment of marriage involves this case
with the same principals.
Cases listed for final decree:
Margaret l.. LaiS VS.. Milton l.
Lais: Caleb Thomas HolstOn VS.
(Turn to Page s, Pease)
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-13
Stayton Funeral
Held On Wednesday
Intermcnt Was Made At BarrattS
Chapel Yesterday

The funeral Of S. Herbert Stay
ton, 6S. Delaware County tPa)
Democratic chairman who died
last Saturday after a heart attack
al Democratic county headquarters
in Media, Pennsylvania were held
Wednesday evening at s o'clock at
the Oliver Fl. Bair~Funeral Home,
Philadelphia
Intrrment was made Thursday at
Earratt's Chapel, Frederica, Della
ware.
A native of Milford, he was the
brother of former Representative
] hOmas n. StaytOn. of Pennington,
a Democratic candidate for the
state auditor in 1912. member of
the Sussex County Democratic
Committee, and for some time head
of the motor fuel tax division of
the State Tax Department.
Native OF Milford
Born i'm Milford. July Z. 1876, the
son of the late Nicholas Stayton
and Anne Simpson Stayton. Mr.
Stayton is also survived by his wife
Mrs. Marian u. StaytOn, of Brook
line, Pennsylvania.
Other survivors are three sisters
Mrs. William HPitmCullcr of Mil
ford, Mrs w. w. Wilson of F'redC-
RIGA, and Mrs. Alva Komorowski of
Pennington: daughter, Mrs
[Turn to rage e. Pleased