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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

It appeared that Gen. Omar N Bradley, soon to become veterans administrator, will have a home tront job just as difficult in its way as his battle assignment in Britain.
 Inadequate Treatment
 Hospital treatment and care should be at the same high level As that in the famous Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins hospital" the Legion said. The VF'W agreed and said 47 per cent of the veterans hospitals now give inadequate treat ment.
 Actually. the reports of both groups revealed, standards in vet erans hospitals can be compared Iavorably only with those in state county and municipal institutions in the same areas. An VFW investi- gator in Montana observed that's nothing to brag about"
 Tn individual reports on veterans hospitals from coast to coast, the legion and VFW found service be- 0g impaired almost universally by overcrowding, staff shortages, low salaries and red tape. These con- ditions were hindering claims and legal services as well as medical care.
 They found, in addition, wide range of complaints-from the type of pajamas issued to patients to building sanitation. "Disgraceful, y terrible" "deplorable" were fre- quent adjectives.
 The Legion, on the basis of it's investigation of 30 of the 97 vet erans hospitals. proposed 10 point reorganization plan which would establish a new post of deputy ad- ministrator. Also proposed was a realignment of authority under six assistant administrators instead of the three now functioning.
 Complete Overhauling
 The Legion called for a complete overhauling of the medical division under an outstanding medical man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
BY JOHN McDERMOTT

Wadersoth, Germany. June 12- (UP)-A German Catholic priest urged today that Nazi war crimin- als be punished physically before they were put to death.
 Death is far too easy way out for them," said Father Schurman, 65-year old pastor of this town, which is now occupied by the Amer ican 35th infantry division.
 Father Schurman did not go into details about the physical punish- ment of the Nazis, who themselves tortured their enemies frequently before killing them.
 Coming from priest who said he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Ishon Taken By Ponese
BY WALTER BUNDLE

Chungking, June 12. CUP)- Counter-attacking Japanese forces recaptured Ishan, 43 miles west of the former American air base of LiuchoW yesterday, an American ad- visor to the Chinese combat conn., mand announced today.
 Ishan had been occupied Sunday by one of three Chinese columns closing in on Lichow
 A Chinese communique reported today that the Japanese were tight ening defenses and launching counter attacks all along the con- tinental corridor. It admitted Chinese forces had been forced to withdraw under enemy counter-at- tack from the Indo-China border town of Chungchirgfu June 7.
 Fighting was reported continuing near the city.
 The communique did not report the loss of Ishan. It said that the force which entered the city en- countered heavy enemy sniper fire from buildings and suffered many casualties Fifty snipers were re- ported killed and the remainder NCIC 4OuAAOCo
 Japanese forces in Central Kwangtung province took Linping June 10 and continued to drive into the area northeast of the city. Other Japanese forces from the north struck toward Chunghsinchen, 16 miles east of Linping and engaged Chinese troops.
 One column of Japanese in the suburbs of Sinfeng in Southern Kwangsi province infiltrated into Tating, 12 miles south but were driven back by the Chinese.
 The Chinese Central News Agency reported today that Chinese patriots blew up a Japanese troop train on the south section of the Peiping. Hankow Railway in Human Prov.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
More Worm Weather Up Until Saturday

Boston, June 12-(UP--The New England extended weather forecast:
 The temperature during the next four days, Wednesday through Sat- urday. will average two to five de- grees above normal. A brief cool spell Wednesday will be followed by more warm weather during the rest of the period.
 A few normals for this period are Boston, New Haven. Conn.,. and Burlington, Vt., 66; Providence, R T., 68; Nantucket, 61; Concord. N. H.. 6S; Portland, Me, 62; Eastport Me, 55; and Greenville and Presque Isle, Me. 56.
 The rainfall during this period will average two-thirds of an inch pr more and will occur as showers and scattered thunderstorms about Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
APANESE REJECT SURRENDER DEMANDS
FIRST FORMAL
 BID TO ENEMY |N31-2YEARS
BY WILLIAM F. THREE

Guam, June 12.-(UP)- A m e ri c a n forces fought across Yaeju-Dake escarp- ment, last Japanese strong hold on southern Okinawa, in a battle of annihilation today against diehard enemy remnants who rejected surrender demand.
 Radio Tokyo reported that American units made a sur prise landing in the south ern sector" and began an all out offensive yes e r d a y. Whereabouts of the landing were not given, but it pre- sumably was along the south coast in the enemy rear.
 Our garrisons are interceptins the enemy forces by concentrating artillery fire, but carrying out in- filtration tactics and exacting heavy bleeding from the enemy" Radio Tokyo said.
 Matter of Days
 It. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., commander of the 10th Army predicted the last Japanese resist- ance would be crushed within 9 matter of days"
 Buckner gave the Japanese trap ped at the southern tip of Okinawa until p. m. yesterday to surrender, but his demand went unanswered, United Press War Correspondent Edward L. Thomas reported from the island. It was the first such formal offer made to the Japanese in the 315-year-old Japanese war. Nine copies of the surrender de- mand were dropped by American torpedo planes in canisters near what was believed the Japanese commanders headquarters at 9:30 a. m. Sunday.
 Seize Two Footholds
 Buckners forces sealed the enc mys fate yesterday by seizing and enlarging two fotholds in the Yae- ju-Dake line in uphill battle. against whitening, often pointblanl enemy machine-gun, mortar ans artillery fire.
 They burned out, blew up ant mopped up nearly 600 of the forti- fled caves and caverns from which the Japanese had been blocking the American advance up the escarp- ment. Pushing on to the south across the plateau, the Americans hurled thousands of Japanese back toward the sea.
 The 96th Division won the first American foothold on the northern edge of Yaeju-Dake plateau with g 6O0-yard advance from Yunugusuku
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Death Far Too Easy Way Out For German
 Criminals, Claims Maxi Catholic Priest

not try to make Germany purely farm country.
 "Denazify the country" he said, but leave Germany her skilled la borers to work for the good of all nations under Allied guidance.
 The pastor said that German youths in their teens must be re- educated to un-learn Nazi teachings.
 "The history books of Germany today are the preparations for wars. They must be completely revised" he said.
 German youths should be forced back to their classrooms to learn that Hitler was a devil. pot God.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

was speaking first as a Catholic then as German citizen desiring peace", the proposal was rather startling. So were some of the other ideas he advanced about postwar Germany,s future.
 Schurman urged that Allied arm ies occupy Germany for at least 10 years. He also said that the legiti- mate land claims of Germany's neighbors should be recognized. Hol- land, in particular, he said, ought to get some German territory be- cause of the damage done the Dutch when the German army flooded parts of their country.
 However, he said the Allies should
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
BOXCAR SHORTAGE

Chicago, June 12-CUP)-J. J. Mahoney, superintendent of trans portation for the Santa Fe Railway, said today that the railroad is fac- ing the most critical shortage of boxcars for grain shipment in its history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
VFW, Legion Ask Drastic Reforms InVeterans' Set-Up
BY PAUL HARRISON

!, Washington, June 12-UP) )-American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars demanded today immediate and drastic reforms in the Veterans Administration to avert imminent breakdown of veterans disqualification
 In separate reports to the House Veterans Affairs Con-
 mtee the two major veterans organizations presented haustve documentary evidence of the steadily increasing handcaps under which veterans hospitals have been oper
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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17
THAILAND SUPPLY
Line IS BLASTED

SOUTHEAST ASIA COMMAND
HEADQUARTERS, Handy, Ceylon,
Feb. 16.-(P)-Continuing a cam
paign to blockade Japanese forces
in southern Burma by air as Allied
ground forces press down from the
north, heavy bombers if the Eas-
tern Air Command wrecked or
damaged three rail and highway
bridges on the eneny's main over
land supply lines from Thailand
yesterday, headquarters announc-
ed.
A bridge on the main Burma
Thailand rail line was destroyed
by direct hits, while a span on
the Bangkok hiengmai route also
was struck by bombs. A road
bridge in the same area was dam.
aged, a communique said. Other
bombers attacked an enemy sup.
ply dump south of the big river
port of Mandalay, on which Allied
ground troops are closely pushing
from the north and west. One AL
lied plane was lost.
GA broadcast by the Tokyo radio
said Is BIG Superfortresses we're
supporting American and Chinese
forces fighting in northeastern Bur.
ma. If true, this would mark the
first time the great ships had beer
employed on tactical missions.)
Little ground action was report
ed in today's communique. Indian
troops were said to be hopping up
remaining Japanese on Ramree
island off the Burma west coast
with the aid of naval and air bonn
bardment. An Indian division
which won bridgehead across the
Irrawaddy river at Singu, 40 miles
north of Mandalay, continued to
make progress against stiff oppo-
sition.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17

the yard and taking over the
premises will cease.
IS. Whisky, a common Amer.
lean drink, may be offered to q
soldier on social occasions. 1t is
considered a reflection on the uni.
form to snatch the bottle from the
hostess and drain the bottle. AL
individuals are cautioned to exer.
else control in these circumstan.
ces.
IS. In motion theaters seats
are provided and helmets are not
required. 1t is not considered good
form to whistle every time a fe.
male over eight and under 30 eros
ses the screen. If vision is impair.
ed by the person in the seat in
front there are plenty Of other
seats which can be occupied. Do
not hit him or her across the back
of the head and say, move your
head, jerk, I can't see thing
'7 1t is not proper to go
around hitting everyone of draft
age who happens to be in civilian
clothes. He might have been re-
leased from the service for medi-
cal reasons. Ask for his credentials,
and if he can't show any, then Cd
ahead and slug him."
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17
WITH THE AEF:
No, Soldier----Not That Way

papatable and although strange in
appearance are extremely TASTY.
Butter, made from cream. is often
served. If you wish some butter
you turn to the person nearest it
and say quietly, Please pass the
butter Do not say, Throw me
that grease
%. Upon leaving a friends home
after visit one may find one s
hat misplaced. Frequently it has
been placed in a closet. One should
turn to ones host and say, 1 don't
seem to have my hat-could you
help me find it?' Do not say, Don't
anybody leave this room. Some -
- has stolen my hat
"a. Travelling in the United
States, particularly in a strange
city, it is often necessary to spend
the night in a hotel. Hotels are
provided for this purpose and one
can get directions to the nearest
hotel from almost anyone. Here
for a small sum one can register
and be shown a room where he
can sleep for the night. The present
practice of entering the nearest
house, throwing the occupants in
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17
BY DON WHITEHEAD
Substituting for Kenneth L.


PARIS, Feb. 13-Oelayed)-lP-
Doughboys who have been away
from home so long they might
have forgotten the little social
graces no longer need fear en-
barrassment because Of occasional
lapses into the rough language and
customs of life in the field.
All they need do to prepare for
return to civilian life in the United
States is undergo an indoctrina-
ton course thought up by some
Army wit, who has listed instru-
ctions such as these:
81. Belching in company is
strictly frowned upon. If you should
forget about it, however, and belch
in the presence of others, the prop
er remark is excuse me- Do moi
say, it must be that lousy chow
we've been eating
20. The typical American
breakfast consists of such strange
foods as cantaloupes, fresh eggs,
milk, ham, etc. These are highly
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17
MARINE TO Die
in PARK MURDER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-R)-
Earl Mcfarland, former Marine,
was sentenced today to die in the
electric chair June 26 for the rape
Staying of 18-year-old Dorothy
Berrum.
The body of the War Depart
ment clerk was found on Hams
Point, a park area, last October.
Justice James M. Proctor pro-
nounced the sentence in District
Court, after overruling two de-
tense motions for new trial
Mcfarland, veteran of Quad
alcanal, heard the sentence with
out show of emotion.
Miss Berrum, VINO came to
Washington from Chippewa Falls,
Wis, was slain after taxi ride
to the park.
Mcfarland, married, is a ma
tive of Tennessee.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17
UNIONS STRESS
FASCIST CURBS

LONDON, Feb. 49, R The
World Trade Union Conference
today formally welcomed the Big
Three's Crimea declaration, rec
omended that the trade union
movement "be associated with
the peace settlement in all its
phases and urged the govern
ments of more than 40 nations
to crack down economically on
Spain, Argentina and "other Fas.
cist countries"
The statement of the Big Three
communique was in the form of a
report of a committee headed by
James B. Carey, of the CLIO, which
was adopted virtually intact after
hours of debate.
The conference resolved that
measures must be taken to bring
to justic all war criminals and
those guilty of Nazi atrocities,
liquidate the Nazi system, dis
solve all Nazi organizations, con.
fiscate party funds and proper
ties, place under United Nations
control not only industries but
German transport and banking
systems and property owned by
German trusts, cartels and Junk.
ers, utilize German industries ans
resources for rehabilitation of all
countries plundered and devastat.
ed by Germany, and to secure full
compensation for damages tt
Allied countries.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17
Germans Use Ersatz Tact
In Protecting Belongings

WITH BRITISH TROOPS IN
GERMANY, Feb. 49, R The
Germans are resorting to sugary
appeals in an attempt to escape
the destruction of their own prop
erty such as they visited upon
the rest of Europe.
Allied troops advancing into the
Reich on this northern front are
greeted by English language signs
sucn as the following in almost
every house:
''Please treat this home as you
would your own"
1--WE have done you no harm
do not harm our little hone.'
In some cases the inhabitants
have fled in such haste that they
left behind plaster busts and pho
tographs of Hitler on the mantle
piece.
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Opportunities

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d da;upped drink stand at shipyard. Now
rMS.as good business. For appointment.
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NOTICE: WRIGHTSVLLE BEACH PRO-
perty owners: We have a force of first
class painters on the beach Will gladly
furnish estimates. Dial 5647 or 1884.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-17

Adult male gorillas in the Bel
gian Congo weigh as much as 500
pounds.
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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-12

The Importance of quality seed in
assuring a profitable return from
time and money expended in potato
paintings is stressed by one of the
nations largest buyers of farm pro-
duce.
Maintenance of production from
acreage devoted to this major crop
during this critical year is of pri-
mary concern to all of us engaged in
supplying the nation with food, said
B. r. Betz, vice-president in charge
of A. & P. Food Stores in this area
''The planting of quality seed is an
essential step in realizing profitable
| returns"
Betz said that his company's ware.
houses had stocked certified seed il
carlots in order to assure victory
gardeners as well as large planters
of an adequate source of supply
Delivery to stores is now underway
he added.
The food chain executive explained
that his company's practice of stock
ing large supplies of seed potatoes
in important producing areas grew
out of the serious shortage that de
veloped at planting time two years
ago.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-12

Jesse E. Lewis, 81, former mayor
of Beaverdam for several terms and
an active businessman in that town
until 18 months ago, died in the
Bluffton Community Hospital at
10:40 p. m. last Thursday. Death
was attributed to infirmities.
The son of Martin and Margaret
Lewis, he was born in Monroe town
ship, Allen county, April IL, 1858
His wife, the former Jane Whipp
died in 1887.
For Al years, Lewis operated q
lumber yard in Beaverdam, and ir
addition owned a garage and service
station in the town. He was 8
member of the United Brethren
church in Findlay.
Survivors include two sons, Frank
of Beaverdam, and Charles, at home
There are six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at the residence in Beav
erdam. Rev. r. A. Peterson, O.
Lima, officiated. Burial was il
Rockport cemetery.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-12
Veterans Remains
Are Buried Here

Pfc. Robert E. Klay, 21, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rene L. Klay, of Lima,
and a grandson of Mr.. and Mrs.
Noah Geiger, of Bluffton, died last
Wednesday in Percy Jones General
hospital, Battle Creek, Mich, where
he has been a patient since last De-
cember 10.
In addition to his parents and
grandparents he is survived by three
sisters, Dorothy, Helen and Margie,
all at home. Funeral services were
held at Lima, with Rev. E. ]. Pen
norwood, of the South Side Church of
Christ, officiating.
Burial was in Maple Grove GENE
terry, Bluffton, with an honor guard
provided by the Lima American Le-
gion post.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-12
Radio Time Change

Because Station WIN has gone
on fast time, this weeks radio pro-
gram will be heard from 1915 to
12:45 Friday afternoon, slow time.
The high school orchestra, under
the direction of Miss Harriet Brate,
will play.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-12
Call Landowners
For Vote June /

Two Bluffton area men, Henry
Huber and Raymond Stratton are
members of a committee sponsoring
vote of Allen county landowners
June l on the establishment of a
soil conservation district.
All land owners in the county are
eligible to vote, James Fl. Warner,
county agent, said Monday, and if
the action results favorably this spe-
cial district will offer free technical
service to individual farmers or
groups of farmers to deal with any
problem of soil conservation, water
conservation, timber conservation, or
drainage.
Warner explained that the dis
trict is a legally constituted unit of
local government organized under the
State Soil Conservation district law
of 1941. The law is aimed at COM
batting soil erosion.
The law provides for a local board
of five supervisors who serve with
out pay. Elected by popular vote,
complete authority rests with the
board of landowners. Participation
in a district is voluntary.
A district is operated on a nom
profit basis, Warner said, and every
landowner has voice in shaping the
policy of the district.
Initial action on the project was
taken last November when farm
leaders of the county met and APP
proved the soil conservation district
plan. A committee of 10 was named
to sponsor the project, and later five
more were added.
Petitions required by law were cir
culated and more than the necessary
number of signatures was obtained
within two weeks, the county agent
said. The petitions were filed and
a hearing was held in Columbus
early in January.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-04-12
Memorial Rites For
Clifford Thompson

Memorial services We're held Sum
day afternoon at the Maysville
Church for Sic Clifford Thompson,
of the u. S. Navy, former Orange
township resident, who lost his life
in the sinking of the U. S. S. War
rington in a storm on Sept. 13, 1914.
A brother is Pvt. Louis Raymond
Thompson, of n. Main street, who
recently received the Purple Heart
medal. His father is Homer Thomp-
son, of Carey, who formerly lived in
Orange township.
Rev. Hal Reed officiated at the
Memorial service last Sunday, and
American Legion posts from Carey
and Harrod assisted.