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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-18
Norah Here
 Going South

The steamer Princess Norah ar rived in port at o'clock this morn ing with the following 16 passen- gers from Skagway: Miss Hazel Forde, Glen Neal, Hans Langley, Phillis LaGosse, Ella Mathews, Ed Vogel, Thomas Jensen, MT and Mrs. Carl Bergstrom, Helen Will son, M. A. Quinto, w. Jackson, Miss Richmond, Lewis Anderson, David Smith and ThoS. Pierce. Sailing southbound at 930 o'clock, the Norah carried the following 63 passengers for Seattle and wayports
 For Wrangell Mrs. s. Fries, s, Fries, Rom Mooney. Lee Lucas. L. B. Chisholm, Etolin Coulter, Mrs F. G. Cunningham, Rosemarie and Freddy Cunningham.
 Ketchikan passengers included Er- nest Andres, A. Osberg, A Carlson, w. T. Stewart, Oscar Carlson, Mrs. M. Lundstrom, Mrs. Grove, Leslie Grove, Ed Vogel and Robert Chap man.
 Listed for Prince Rupert are: A. Edmonds; for Vancouver, John Oberg, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Oberg, Arthur Vienola, Carolyn Vienola, Kathryn Acker, L. w. Rosenberg, J. J. Williams and J. R. McDon- aid.
 Seattle bound passengers are: An dy Fredricksen, Majorie Fred ricksen, Barbara Fredricksen, Eu- gene Fredricksen, MT. and Mrs. Wm H. James, Elsie Freisman, MT. and Mrs. Walter J. Stutte, S-Sgt. and Mrs. s. J. Singer, MT. and Mrs. Clyde Lockhart, M. E. Kelly, Edla Holmstrom, Arthur B. Hicks
 Billy Dale, Wm. M Meals, Leo Waterman, E. l.. Eargle, R. Martin son, E. L. Dunbar, c. F. Scott, Emory Hunter, Robert Hart, John F. Carlson, Mir w. M Marbut, Mir T. P. Tuluicci, Don E. Smith, F. D. Wetterow, G. E. Negelspach, Carl D. Sharrett, G. Johnson and Lila Hagel.
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STARLINER JUNEAU IS
 IN, OUT OF ANCHORAGE

The Alaska Airlines Starliner Ju- neau with Captain F4ahart, Flight Officer Fike, and Stewardess Stew ems arrived in Juneau Monday with the following passengers from An chorage: Capt Ray Dinismore. Har- old Gcrdon, James Dundas, James Lott. Waldo Rinch. Flora Heath. Lucille Sayles, Sam Shafsky, Ernest Enge, Pete Thynes. Bob Reaves, Judsen Cranston, George Dundas.
 Prem Cordova: Mrs. Bradley.
 On the return flight to Anchor age, the following departed: Harri- son Barber, Miss R. Wood. Victor Paal Mrs. Victor Paal, and R. Brut- tomesso.
 To Yakutat: George Johnson, Mrs. George Johnson, Mary Thomas and Captain George Bieri
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that the undersigned was, on the 9th day of November, l945, duly ap- pointed administrator VIVA. of the estate of BISHOP JOSEPH RA- PHAEL CRIMONT, deceased, and that Letters testamentary therefor on said day were duly issued to the undersigned.
 All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present said claims with proper vouchers. and duly verified. within six (6) months from the date of this Notice, to the undersigned admin istrator VIVA, at the office of his attorney M E. Monagle, at POO Sew ard Building, Juneau, Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 18th day of November, 1945.
 FRANK A. BOYLE,
 Administrator VIVA. First publication. Nov 27, l945. Last publication, Dec l8 l045.
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HINES RETURNING

Frank w. Hynes, Regional Di- rector of the Fish and Wildlife Service, has wired ahead to the F&WL office here that he expects to be back in Juneau on Dec. 23, just in time to spend Christmas at home.
 MT. Hynes has been in Washing ton, D. C., attending the annual conference of F&WL regional heads. Fisheries Management Su- pervisor J. Steele Culbertson, who attended the Washington confer ence with Hynes, plans to enjoy Christmas with his parents, in Oregon.
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BIG FREE SHOW
 FOR CHILDREN
 AT 10TH CENTURY

A special treat is in store for all the children of Juneau for Monday, December 24. Manager Ed die Lewis has announced big free show for the kiddies on that day at p. m.
 A special screen show is being arranged that will be especially ap- pealing and will have some extra cartoons and short subjects.
 Also a special stage show will be presented. Remember the date, kiddies, it's going to be Monday, December 24, 1 p. m, at the goth Century Theatre.
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.BPW WC|ublun(heon
 Meeting Tomorrow

The B si ne and Professional Women's Club will hold their regular business meeting and mo- host luncheon tomorrow noon in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. In the absence of Mrs. Walter Stutte, Miss Elsie Werner is in charge of reservations for the luncheon, and any member not yet contacted is asked to call Green l31 or 86.
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LIT. GORDON wAHTO HOME

It. Gordon Wahto, g, son of MT. and Mrs. Gust Wahto, was the couples third son to arrive home from the battlefronts. He came in by plane from Seattle Monday, accompanied by Rex Fox, former Douglas man now in the Navy. It. Wahto was discharged from the Army a week ago last Thursday at Fort Lewis, Wash, after more than three years Of service, mostly overseas, which in- cluded the three major European campaigns = Italy, Normandy and into Germany. After being dis charged, Wahto spent week visit ing Capt Albert o. Wahto, recent Douglas visitor, at his home in Seattle.
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fire at the time the village of Hoonah burned in 1914 With the aid of the insurance money and the generosity of friends in the States, the Church has been rebuilt and is now ready for occupancy
 This Church is in great need of piano for use in their worship
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services. It is belived someone in Juneau has piano which they will be glad to donate to the church. Rev. Willis R. Booth. Ja- neau, Phone 373, Resident Agent for the. Presbyterian Church. will be glad to receive such or discuss the subject with anyone interested
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FROM THE STATES

Arrivals from the States register ing at the Baranof yesterday were. c. D. Sharrett. Longview, Wash. Jeannette and Alberta Parker. Seattle; MT and Mrs. William H. James, Benton. Wash; Mrs. A. F. Parker, Seattle; and E. L. Engle, Los Angeles.
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DOUGLAS
 NEWS
GUARD TO MEET WEDNESDAY

Douglas Unit, Alaska Territorial Guard, will meet Wednesday eve ming instead of Thursday, because of the school Christmas program This will be the last meeting of the year for the guardsmen and there will be more practice for the next small bore contest with the Juneau Unit, which will be held soon after Jan. l, 1946.
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D. V. F. D. OPEN HOUSE

The Douglas Volunteer Fire De- partment will hold open house at the Fire Hall on Christmas Day, between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock. Fire Chief Pusich an- nounces that all residents are asked to drop in during these hours for treats on the department. Arne Shudshift, Mikes ght-hand-man is in charge of the refreshments.
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SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Douglas School will present its Christmas program Thursday evening, Dec 20. in the High School gym. All are invited.
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FORECAST Canal, Taku miles 20 miles noheasterly Alaska Canal 
 20 miles Wednesday, Snow changing south of Lynn Canal
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H00NAH CHURCH I5 IN NEED OF PIANO.;
 PHONE REV. BOOTH

The Presbyterian Church at Hoo- nah was completely destroyed by
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O. E. S. MEETING

Nugget Chapter, No. 2, Order of Eastern Star, is to meet this eve ming in Eagles Hall.
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The Army had to use 12 different kinds of rust preventative lubri- cants in the Pacific.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-18

Under normal conditions 83 per cent of the United States jute sup ply comes from Calcutta.
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For more than 75 years, Union Pacific has served eleven western states been a part ner in their development :. transported their people and products. This vast territory pro- duces great variety of agricultural products which not only feed and clothe the nation but are converted into myriad of industrial uses The same eleven states also are source of other industrial materials such as ores, min erals, lumber and petroleum. Rivers have been harnessed providing irrigation and power. There is dependable rail transportation.
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This vast western area has materials and facili- ties required for postwar expansion. There is plenty of space for such expansion and for home seekers who desire healthful contented life among friendly people in scenic surroundings Union Pacific the Strategic Middle Route. unitinq the East with the mid West and Pacific coast . will, upon request, gladly furnish in- formation regarding available industrial and mercantile sites or falm lands in the territory the railroad serves. Address Union Pacific Roilrood Omaho> Nebraska.
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MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN

Reports from Marine Stations at 1:3O P. M Today
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
West Jefferson Will Have An
Airport Soon; Plans Made
To Erect Hangar By April l
Company Is Organized; Air
field To Be Located In
Beaver Greek Section

The advancement of air power
in this section has moved a def
mite step forward with the or
ganization of the Scenic Anyways
Corporation and the announce.
ment of the development of an
airport here, this week.
The new corporation, composed
of Russell Barr, DR.. J. K. Hunter
Rex Morton and Don Blackburn
plans to build a hangar on the
property in the Beaver Creek
section, which was purchased by
Mr.. Barr from the original coun-
ty home tract.
Mr.. Barr said that plans for the
hangar, which would be large
enough to house six planes, had
been worked out and that materi-
ais had been ordered for this. II
was announced that work would
go forward in the near future and
the hangar, which will be fire.
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Levern johnson
Gets 1O-Year Pin
West Jefferson Man Is Hon
Ored By Kraft Cheese Meet
ing In Atlanta

Atlanta, Feb. 20-Nearly 100
employees were honored for long
and faithful service with the
Kraft Cheese Company, at a COM
pany meeting here recently. The
awards were presented by J. L.
Kraft, chairman of the board and
founder of the company. The
service awards were established
by John H. Kraft, president of
Kraft.
More than 1900 men and wom-
en- in the Kraft organization are
being recognized for extended
service with the company. Lee
vern Johnson of West Jefferson
received a 10 year award.
Kraft paid tribute to those re-
ceiving the service awards, en-
phasizing that it was only through
the efforts of "that great group
of people-Kraft employees" that
the company has been able to
reach its present position of lead
ership in the dairy industry.
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upon the Director of Selective
Service and it is the responsible
ty of the Local Selective Service
Boards to discharge the obliga-
ton of the Director of Selective
Service, Mrs. Louis j. Yelanjian,
clerk to the board, said.
All returning veterans are urg-
ed to call by the local board in
regard to any problems which
may m, arise in regard to their bene-
fits or rights.
J. B. Hash is the unemployment
committeeman for Ashe county,
and returning servicemen have
go days from the date of their
discharge to use the facilities of
the unemployment committeeman
in regard to employment.
The U. S. Employment Service
is always ready to assist veterans
in obtaining new positions. The
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Drive To Open
Friday, March 2;
Shoemaker, Chmn
County Will Be Divided Into
School Districts With
Quotas Assigned

Sharpe S. Shoemaker, chair
man of the Red Cross War Fund
Drive, announced today that the
county's.' quota had been set at
Sc, 10000 and that the drive
would officially open on Friday,
March 2.
Mr.. Shoemaker explained that
initial gift letters would be sent
out this week end and he expect
ed good response to these be-
fore the drive opens.
with the ever-expanding work
the Red Cross is doing on all of
the battlefronts as well as with
the wounded in the hospitals, I
feel that we will have no trouble
in raising our quota with the CO.
operation of everyone" Chairman
Shoemaker said.
"Ashe county now has nearly
1000 men and women in service
and any of them can tell you
what the Red Cross means to
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Local Groups Make Plans To
: Aid Veterans In Employment

In order to assist returning
veterans, the cooperative program
as initiated by Governor Brough-
ton, is being handled by the local
draft board and the u. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture Extension
service, here.
Included in this plan is the
Veterans Assistance Program of
the Selective Service System,
which is to render aid in the re-
employment of returning veter-
ans. This program is limited to
assisting the veteran with reem-
ployment problems; advising and
counseling in matters pertaining
to rights and benefits to which he
might be entitled under Federal
and State Laws; and assisting
with emergency relief.
The Veterans Assistance Pro-
gram of the Selective Service
System is the obligation imposed
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Rotarians Help
Youth Of County

w. w. Terry, chairman of the
Youth Service Committee, of the
Jeffersons Rotary Club, gave an
interesting talk at the regular
meeting, last Thursday night.
He told of the activities of the
committee with the Boy Scouts
and for a Junior Rotarian from
every school district in the coun-
ty before the year is over. He
also discussed other plans that
his committee had underway.
He brought out the work with
youths, so far had been confined
to boys and he felt like the girls
should not be forgotten. The
views of different members on
the subject were heard in round
table discussion, and it was de-
cided to challenge Woman's or
Church's organization to sponsor
the Camp Fire Girls or some 9TH
er activity for girls and the Ro-
tary Club agreed to aid and sup
port this effort in any way posi-
BILE.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Ashe Teachers To Get Little
Money From Proposed Raise

The four and one-half percent
raise for N. c. teachers, as set
up in the money measure passed
by the house, this week, will
amount to very little in COMPARE
son to the increased cost of liv-
ing, Ashe county teachers point
out.
Unofficial figures give the to-
tai annual payroll for county
teachers at the present rate at
$18O,415. The proposed raise of
four and one-half percent, togeth-
er with the additional months
pay for principals, also called for
in the measure, and the princi-
pals regular pay, only give a to-
tai annual payroll of slightly
more than 100000.
When the figures are broken
down, the average teachers sal
airy in this county is $120 and the
four and one-half percent raise
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Coward Opens
Recappingg Plant
Automobile Parts Place Also
Opened BY Shell Distribu-
tors Here

The Col1ard oil. company, dis
tributorB Of Shell gas and other
Shell products, announced this
week the opening of a tire-re-
Gaping plant and an automobile
parts department in connection
with the service station operated
here.
Officials pointed out that the
re-capping plant would be an adj
ditional service to motorists and
explained that tires could be re-
capped while farmers attended
to other business in town. Eve
are happy to be able to offer this
quick service to motorists" an
official said.
The parts department will car
ry a complete line of automobile
parts, it was explained.
For complete motor service, a
trained mechanic will be on duty
at all times, it was pointed out.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
James Smithey
Gets An Award

18th AAF In Italy-Technica1
Sergeant James L. Smithey, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith
ey, of Jefferson, has been award
ed a Bronze Star Medal by order
of Maj. Gen. Nathan F. Twining,
commander of the. 18th AAF in
Italy.
The award, one of the newest
U. S. medals authorized by the
President for military personnel,
was made recently at a ceremony
in which Brig. Gen. Charles w.
Lawrence, wing commander, Of
ficiated. Sergeant Smithey, who
is chief of a Bit Flying Fortress
squadron's bombsight and auto
matte pilot maintenance section,
was cited for 'meritorious ach-
ievement in connection with mil
itary operations against the enc
my"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Report Two Ashe
Men Wounded

Mrs. w. M. Beck, of Lorain,
Ohio, formerly of this county, has
been notified that her son, Pfc.
Eugene M. Barlow, was wound
ed in action, somewhere in Bel
GUM, on January 20. He has
been overseas for the past five
months and also has brother,
Pvt. Charles Barlow, who is sta
toned in the Philippines.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Woodie, of
Nathan's Creek, have been mott
fled by the War Department that
their son, Pfc. Clifford c. Woodie,
was slightly wounded in action
somewhere in Germany on jan
uary 80. Pfc. Woodie has been
in service for almost three years
and overseas for six months.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Minister'S Meet
Is Well Attended

The ministers revival of the
Ashe Baptist Association, which
was conducted at the West JEFF
ferson Baptist Church, closed
last Friday with the day services
being conducted by Rev. j. c..
Pipes, of Asheville and Rev. j..
c. Canipe, of Boone. Rev. E. W..
Powers also conducted the night
services.
Each service was well attend
ed and much interest was shown
throughout the meeting. eve
wish to thank the good people
and their pastor for their coop
Grafton in making this work pos
sible for the Baptist preachers in
this county and for the good
meals which were prepared by
the Tucker Hotel at the expense
of the West Jefferson Baptist
church, Rev. r. G. Ashley, sec
rotary, said.
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would be $40 per month or $1.35
per week, or figured on a daily
scale, only q cents per day.
In discussing this raise, Ray
mond Francis, principal of Ma
than's Creek high school and
president of the county unit of
N. c. E. A., said he was afraid the
county, as we'll as the state,
would lose more teachers than
ever. 'The low wage scale in
comparison to the rise in living
costs will, by necessity, drive
them into other fields of employ
ment," he surmised.
Other county teachers in COM
menting on this proposed raise,
said they were very much dis
appointed in the amount of the
proposed raise. County Super
intendent A. B. Hurt was in Ra-
leigh this week and could not be
contacted on the matter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Aged Clifton
Woman Passes

Funeral service was held on
Saturday for Mrs. Rachel Mitch
ell, of Clifton, who died on Fri
day, February 16, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. David Eller,
with whom she has been making
her home for some time. The serv-
ice was conducted by Rev. Frank
Tucker. and burial followed at
the El1er cemetery.
Mrs. Mitchell, who was be-
lieved to be the oldest citizen in
the county, was around 113 years
old, according to reports. She
was well liked in her community
and remembered much of the his
tory of the county which she was
always eager to tell friends.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Pipe Finishing Dept Added To Carolina Briar Plant
Installation OF
Machinery Now
Going Forward
Expect To Be Finishing Pipe
Bowls From Burls Early
In March

Officials of the Carolina Briar
corporation announced this week
that machinery was being in
stalled for a pipe finishing de-
partment of the plant, which has
been in operation here for the
past four years.
The new department is expect
ed to be activated within the next
two weeks and here pipe bowls or
stumnels will be finished, Off
Gals announced. Up until this
time, the blocks, sawed from
burls, have been sent to New
zYork to be finished into bowls.
y With the addition of the new
department, the plant moves a
step forward toward the finishing
of pipes from native ivy and
laurel hurls. At the present,
the finished bowls will be sent
to New York where stems are
to be added in the plant there.
The Carolina Briar Corporation,
which has enjoyed a marked
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Ashe Man Dies
Off Fla. Coast
S.-Sgt. William A. Cornett
Makes Record In Army;
Had Been Overseas

Funeral service was conducted
at the home on Saturday after
noon fol -. VI
nett, Jr., age q, of Sutherland,
who was drowned on Sunday,
February IL, at Lake Wire, Fla,
when the boat in which he was
riding, capsized. Rev. J. R.
Ihort conducted the service.
" S.-Sgt. Cornett, who was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Cor
nett, ST., of Sutherland, is sur
vived by his parents, one brother,
Billy Cornett and one sister, Mrs.
Lucy Alstrom, of Washington, D.
c.
In letter from his Major to his
parents, S.-Sgt. Cornett was most
highly commended for his ability
as an outstanding member of his
fighter squadron. In explaining
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CONSERVATION OF
SOIL TO BE SHOWN

It was announced this week
by J. T. McLaurin, that begin
ming next week, special illus
tratiOns would be used each
week with soil conservation
news.
The pictures will be selected
for each month in the year and
will show some special kind of
practices for farmers to carry
on that particular month, in
soil conservation, Mr.. McLau-
rim explained.
In connection with the i'll
lustration, information on the
work will be written by Mr..
McLaurin and his assistant,
Sam Austin.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Churchill Will
Help U. S. Win
In Pacific W ar
Roosevelt Holds Many ImpOr-
tant Conferences During
Recent Trip Abroad

Washington - President Roose-
welt, during a dramatic near-east
odyssey, has obtained from Prime
Minister Churchill a new promise
to throw everything" at the jap
anese after Germany is defeated.
He also got a snub from General
Charles de Gaulle.
The story of the presidents
meetings with premiers, kings
and princes after the Crimea con-
ference came out in part yester-
day.
The White House made public
some details of his trips through
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Y Ashe County
Men. Leave For
Army This Week
A Are Indicted At Fl. Bragg
And 28 Given Pre-Induc-
ton Examinations

A total of u Ashe county men
left for Fort Bragg this week, Al
to be indicted into the armed
forces and % to be given pre-in-
duction examinations.
Those indicted into service
are: ~
Quincy E. Jones, James r. Tom
linson, Emmett H. Lewis, Law
renee ]. Graham, Farlie F. Ham,
General Grant Worley, Scott G..
Mcclure, Banner Wyatt, Leonard
Teaster, Reggie Martin Griffitts,
Sidney r. Mcneil, Thomas K.
Krider, Bryan T. Greer, Arthur
F. Paisley, Jr., Emmett F. Jones,
James H. Absher, Give w. Park
err, Dewey S. Phillips.
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-22
Japanese AreHurled
Back By Yanks; Reds
Move Toward Berlin
General Patton Crosses Mo-
selle River In A Surprise
Attack

The three-day-old invasion of
Two is ahead of schedule despite
the unprecedented ferocity Of
japanese resistance, it was learn
ed yesterday.
The U. S. fifth marine corps
achieved one. of the invasion's
main detectives by noon Tuesday,
a little over "a hours since the
marines landed on the southeast
coast, when. they captured the
three-runway Motoyama bomber
field No. /, within fighter plane
range of Tokyo, $50 miles to the
north.
Al Dopking, Associated Press
war correspondent, confirmed
that the invasion plan called for
seizure of the airfield, also known
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