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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
Livestock Men Seeking
Cent Increase On Meat

WASHINGTON, April 12.-tRH
Livestock gro~'ers asked today
for cent pound price increase,
saying it would put beef on the
Nations dinner tables.
The State Department mean
while requested U. S. participation
in an international food organiza-
ton, asserting it would be a. major
factor in keeping the, world fed
and peaceful in the future.
These current and longtime as
poets of the food situation were
presented concurrently to different
agencies Of Congress.
The price plea was presented
by P. o. Wilson of Chicago, secre-
tary-manager of the National Live
stock Producers Association, to
the Senate Agriculture Committee,
investigating food shortages. Con.
siderable committee sentiment for
higher producer prices was indica-
ted by members comment APP
plauding the War Food Admins
tration's boost in the hog support
price from $3.50 to $13 a hundred
pounds.
Senator Bushfield (R.-S.D.), a
committeeman, added note of as.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
WORK ON HOUSING
CONTRACT STARTS

Actual construction of 1000 pre-
fabricated houses, to be shipped
through the Port of Wilmington
by the Walsh Construction Co., Of
Salisbury, ''is just getting start
ed" L. G. Vetter, office manager
of the Salisbury firm, reported yes
terday.
The 1000 units are part Of a
30,000-house program to be con-
structed throughout the United
States for war-devastated coun-
tries in Europe.
According to present plans, the
pre-fabricated houses are to be
transported to Wilmington On
trucks and loaded on vessels sail
ing for England and France.
The Cumber-Moore Co., II North
Second street in Wilmington, be-
gan plumbing installations Tues
day in what was described as a
sample structure" Before actual
work on its contract with the Fed
eral government begins, the sam
pie unit will be viewed by a Gov
eminent inspector. Work on the
structure is being carried out in
the warehouse of the Clyde Steam
ship line, foot of Castle street, it
was reported. The unit is expected
to be completely installed with
plumbing equipment before the
end of this week.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13

"Onion" came from the Latin
word ''tlnio'' which means a Sin
gle large pearl. To- =
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
Sea Scouts Entertained
AT American Legion Hut
By Forty and Eight Unit

Sea Scouts Of Wilmington and
Of Ship No. IS, Of Southport, were
entertained with a special pro-
gram and supper at the American
Legion home on South Third street
recently by the 40 and 8 society Of
the American Legion, sponsors Of
the Wilmington group.
j. B. Edwards, chairman Of the
Sea Scout committee, presented,
and introduced w. ]. Riley, dis
trict chairman, who spoke on
scouting. Carroll Tinsley, assist
ant Scout executive, explained the
motion picture film, Senior
Scouting" which was shown to
the group.
In addition to members OF The
American Legion society and
their wives, those attending were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Trott, It.
and Mrs. Clayton Helmer, Mr..
and Mrs. E. M. McEachern, an
skipper Of Sea Scout Ship No. "a.
of Southport, and M. W. Gore,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
CHANGES PLANNED
FOR CHEST RULES

A proposed amendment to the
bylaws of the Community Chest
and Council will be submitted at a
special meeting of the Board of
Directors at p. m. Thursday,
April 10, in the chamber on the
fourth floor of the Tide Water
building, E. L. White, president,
announced yesterday.
1t also is expected that a quorum
for meetings of the board will be
reduced at next weeks meeting,
Mr.. White pointed out that since
the board has been increased to 26
members, several members have
contended that the present regula-
ton requiring a majority present
for a quorum is too high, which
may result in frequent postpon-
ment of meetings.
Others matters to be discussed
include reports of the Executive
Budget and Postwar Fund com.
mittees.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13

WANTED: 2 SALES LADIES' DO NOT
apply if not experienced in using cash
register and scales Apply at once to
Nick's Market, 5th and Greenfield.
Ready to work
MAID FOR GENERAL HOUSE WORK.
Full time. Phone 2-0645.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13

plant, bombed seven times before
by BIDS. 1t was the third raid this
month on the important plant.
Seventh Air Force Psi Mustang
fighters, making their second es-
cort mission over Japan from
their Two Jima base, accompanied
the bombers.
Twentieth Air Force headquar-
tiers in Washington said the BIOS
which hit their targets at approxi-
mately II a. m. Tokyo time Go
p. NJ, U. S. Eastern War Time,
Wednesday,, flew in Every large
force. Previous raids by 300 and
more B-29s have been similarly
described.
Tokyo radio said about $50 Sup.
erfortresses participated in the
Tokyo raid, also hitting south of
there in the Shizuoka district, and
that "a small force attacked tar
gets to the north. The raids lasted
about two hours, the broadcast
said.
The Superfortresses d rop ed
their bombs from the comparative
ly low altitude of 5000 feet. The
bombing was with visual sights in,
good weather.
There was no report Of any of
the raiding planes being lost and
bomber crews said Japanese fight
er opposition was ION the timid
side" This was in contrast to the
stiff interrogation encountered by
the Mustangs in their first Tokyo
mission April.6. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
Koryan1a And Tokyo Hit
By B-29s From Marianas

GUAM, Friday, April 13.-P)-
Fighter-escorted American BIO
Superfortresses struck deeper into
Japan Thursday-in their longest
mission yet from Marianas bases
AS they bombed Koriyama and
Tokyo targets on Honshu island by
daylight.
Flyers returning from the rec
ord 3,800-mile roundtrip to Kori-
yama, industrial center some 10
miles north of Tokyo, reported
they left large fires burning. This
was the first raid so far north.
The Tokyo target was the Naka-
jima Musashino aircraft engine
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13

WANTED: TWO EXPERIENCED TRAC-
tor and truck mechanics. Good propo-
sition to qualified men. Wallace Motor
and Implement Co. Box 267. Wal
lace NJ c. ,,'- =
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13

Treasury Department. Office of the
Collector of Customs, Wilmington, N. G.
March 30, 1915. Notice is hereby given
that the following described cigarettes
were seized from John C. Phillips at
Wilmington, N. c., on February 16, 1916
for violation of Sec. 584, Tariff Act OF
1880: cartons Dunhill, cartons Lucky
Strike, Il cartons Chesterfield, carton
Fleetwood, carton Raleigh. Any per-
son desiring to claim the above described
cigarettes must appear and file with
the collector Of customs claim to such
property and a bond in the sum of $3.50
within 20 days from the, date of this
notice. in default of which the property
will be disposed of in accordance with
law. Martin H. Rawlyns, Acting Col
lector CT Customs
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
Dog Vaccination Clinics
Scheduled For Saturday

Bill Lassiter, City rabies inspec-
tor, has arranged the following
dog vaccination clinics to be held
Saturday: "a ." - =
Peabody school, $50 to 10 a. M;
Lake Forest school. 1880 a. m.
until noon; Isaac Bear<school, 2:3o
p. M, until 4 p.. M; William
Hooper school, 4:3o. p. m. until
Is p. m. =
Fee for the vaccination is IS
cents, deductible from the county
dog tax. {
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
180.-LegaI.

Having qualified as administering Of
the estate of Julian W. Morton, deceased.
notice is hereby given all parties having
claims against said estate to file them
with the undersigned at the office Of
Harris Newman. Attorney. Murchison
Building, Wilmington, N. C., on or be-
fore March 10, 1916, or this notice viii
be pleaded in bar of recovery.
Parties indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment.
This 18th day of March, 1945.
AGNES MacRAE MORTON, Ad-
ministratrix of the estate of
Julian w. Morton
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13

EXPERIENCED RED
SHIRT U NIT OPERATORS
w A N T E D. APPLY SNOW
WHITE LAUNDRY, 5TH AND
WRIGHT,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
CLASSIFIED DISPLAY
ROSE BUSHES

Just arrived: 3-year-old Talisman
Rosebushes; will start blooming In
few weeks. soc each.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-13
SORORITY GIRLS SMART TOO

0H1 01HHo SMART, TUO
DENTON, Tex, April 12.-W.D-
The population notion that sorority
girls are good to look at but not
very bright, is cntradicted by the
academic records at North Texas
State. A report compiled by the
registrar of the college shows that
Is per cent of the sorority members
are on the honor roll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

area. He has been in the Army since February, 1941, when he was inducted as a member of the 102nd Infantry of the Waterbury Ma tional Guard when they were fed eralized at that time. Among other distinctions John was one of the first four Waterbury men to be called in the draft. On October 29, 1940, he and three other Wa terbury men had their numbers drawn in the first capsule from the. fish bowl" in Washington. After spending several months in the Pacific area he returned to this country for short leave and was then transferred to the ETC from where he returned a few weeks ago. He is a graduate of Crosby high school and prior to entering the service was employed in the Post Office.
 James, 23, after 30 months serv ice in the Pacific area and the ETC, was discharged from the Army last Saturday at Fort Dev- ems. Mass, Separation Center. He served with the 41Oth AA and the 364th Military Police company where he won five battle stars. Be- sides the Good Conduct Medal he wears the ETC Ribbon and the Pacific Ribbon. He is a graduate of Leavenworth high school and prior to entering the service was employed by the First National Stores, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

the right of the 8lst doughs to the distinctive addition to their uni- form. The matter was finally brought to the attention of Gen. John J. PerShing, and Black Jack" not only ruled that the Wildcat Division could keep its patch but suggested all other units likewise adopt a distinctive identifying insignia.
 In that war, the Wildcats fought with distinction against the Ger mans, and in World War II they fought with equal valor against the' Japanese.
 The 8lst began its drive against the Nips in September, 1914, with the capture of Angaur Island After 35 consecutive days of fight ing, the last Japanese cave was entered, and the only Japs left on the island were dead ones.
 Elements of the alst fought alongside the First Marine Divi- sion the bloody and costly con- quest of Pelelieu Island On this rocky Pacific pile, the Wildcats had literally to root the NipS out of their deep caves set in the sides of precipitous cliffs. Men of the 61st scaled the slopes and dug the Japs out with bayonets, gren- ades and dynamite charges.
 Later, the Wildcats mopped up Ngesebus, Kongaru and Garakayo Islands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
EDWARD J. MacKINNON, s2/c

Edward J. MacKinnon, sac, US NR, East Main street, is back in the States with other members of the crew of the destroyer escort USS Eichenberger after g months of operations in the once Jap-infested areas of the Pacific.
 The Eichenberger, during am- phibious operations at Hollandia, Wake, Biak, the Palaus, Leyte and Lingayen Gulf, was under air at- tacks numerous times but came through unscathed. She also out rode a typhoon between the Philip pines and Okinawa during which the roll of the ship was recorded at 62 degrees.
 Crewmen of the Ike were cred iteu with reScuing six downed American airmen of Okinawa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
!. NEWS OF MEN NV THE SERVICE ..
SGT. ARTHUR GOODWIN

Honorably discharged after S2 months in service Tech. Sgt. Arthur H. Goodwin, son of MT. and Mrs. Dwight Goodwin, Watertown, mas returned home Sgt Goodwin was overseas year and half and served in the European Theater of Operations. He was an aerial engi- neer on a C-47 and was awarded five battle stars.
 Before entering the service he attended the Putnam State Trade School. His brother Cpl. Sterling A. Goodwin, is stationed at Lowell General Hospital, Fort DevenS, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

Two brothers. pictured above, met recently for the first time in over four years when they both returned home from service, one with a discharge and the other on a terminal leave from Fort Bragg, N. c.
 They are left to right, Warrant Officer John B. Slavin and Pfc. James T. Slavin. sons of MT. and Mrs. John F. Slavin, Southmayd road.
 John, 26, is at present spending a terminal leave at his home prior to returning to Fort Bragg, N. c.. where he expects to receive an honorable discharge at the end ot this month. He recently returned to this country after 34 months overseas where he saw service ln both the ETO and the Pacific
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
Robert SchLander
 Heads DeL-Phi Club

Robert SchIander was elected president of the newly organized Del-Phi club at Central Y.MC.A. last night. Other officers are Paul Fotos, secretary, and Anthony Tsimonis, treasurer.
 The Del-Phi is the first club in the young mems division of the Y to be organized since the war. The club will meet every Wednesday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
F/o WILFRED GALLAGHER

F/O Wilfred H. Gallagher, son of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Gallagher, 694 Baldwin street. has been honor- ably discharged from service after serving in the Army since June, 1922 He received his pilots wings at Stockton Field, Calf.
 Before entering the service he was employed at the Mattatuck Mfg Co. His wife, the former Dorothy Gray and their two children reside at IT Cherry street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
s 1/C ROBERT REYNOLDS

After spending leave here with his family, Robert Reynolds, son of MT. and Mrs. Albert Reynolds, Is Chase Park avenue, has returned to San Pedro. Calf. to resume his duties with the Navy. He entered the Navy g months ago and served 19 months in the Pacific.
 He is a graduate of Crosby High School and was formerly employed at the U. s. Time Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
JOSEPH E. KENNEDY, Jr., { Nc

Aboard the USS Tabora, Waka- yama. Japan (DelayedD = Joseph Edward Kennedy, Jr., { l/c, 77 Woodtick Road, helped land occu- patton troops assigned to the inland cities of Kobe and osaka while serving with the crew of this cargo attack ship.
 The Tabora served with the ships of Amphibious Group Eight in the occupation assignment. Crewmen of the Tabora previously had seen action from Guadalcanal to Okin- ava.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
s/sGT JAMES E. PHELAN

S/Sgt. James E. Phelan, 5l Nelson Avenue, is on his way home.
 He is. one of more than $500 nigh-point Army, Navy and Marine Corps veterans whom the Magic Carpet" is bringing back to the States aboard the USS Saratoga.
 The USS Saratoga is one of more than 200 carriers, escort carriers and attack transports in the Nays famed Magic Carpet" fleet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

o. My brother was connected with 77Sth Tank Bn. (Third Army, but wrote he had been transferred to 735th Division and was to sail either September 17 or October 3. He had left Aigen, Austria, and was to go to Camp New York, from where he was to sail home. but we
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
s/sGT. MICHAEL GUARINo

According to word received, Mich ael Guarino, son of MT. and Mrs. Filomena Guarino, I'll Beech street, has been promoted to staff sergeant at Camp Croft, s. c. Sgt Guarino is an instructor and has been Serv- ing in the Army since July, 1914.
 Before entering the Army he was employed at the Standard Express Go. His wife, the former Cecile Plourde, and two sons, Richard and Charles, live at Cottage Place, Lake Hitchcock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
ABOARD Uss MUNDA

Two men from this area, Louis A. Kaschak, WIT 1/c, 19 Depot street, Watertown and Raymond Mencio, SgM 2/c. BOA Hamilton avenue went ashore for liberty here with other crewmen of this ship after 1t had entered Tokyo Bay with the Third Fleet for the initial occupation of Japan.
 During the final stages of the war, the Munda had been a part Of the Third Fleets logistics support group and had operated in the wa ters of Japan. The ships job was to provide the fast carriers with combat-ready pilots and planes to replace losses, so that the sustained strikes against the Jap homeland could be continued without let-up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
RIM 2/C JOHN J. THOMPSON

John J. Thompson, RIM 2/c. son of Mrs. Nora Thompson, 363 Home stead avenue, has been honorably discharged at Lido Beach, L. I. He entered the Navy May "A, 1914 and served on the USS Duluth. He is married and has two children, and will reside at g Eastwood avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
THREE DISCHARGED

Word has been received here of the discharge from the Navy of three Waterbury men. The men, all veterans of overseas service, were discharged within the past few days from the Naval Personnel Separa tion Center, Lido Beach, Long Island, N Y. They are:
 Daniel Lucas, CM 1/c 633 South Main Street; Edward s. Hulk, NM 2/c, 127 Long Hill Road, and R. H. Knapp, EM 1/c, 1914 South Main Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
TIA JOHN R. IANNIRUBERTo

Augusta. Ga.-John R. Ianniru- berto of 140 Tracy avenue, Water bury, has received an honorable discharge from the Army and has returned to his home.
 He was a technician, 4th grade, with the Medical Department and was discharged at Oliver General Hospital here. He had 28 months of Army service, and took course of instruction in engineering in the Army Specialized Training Pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
points. Do you think he'll be home by Christmas?

points. Do you think he'll be home by Christmas?
 A. This outfit is in Tokyo on oc- cupational duty. Your husbands chances for return by Christmas are pretty slim, as very many high point men await return from the Pacific.
 Q. My husband has been alerted to come back from overseas since Oct. 2. He has 80 points, has been transferred to 48Sth Ordnance Company. Will he be home by Christmas?
 A. 48Sth Ordnance Co is Sched- uled for return, but we don't have return date. "Alerted" for return is POM" order, which means preparation for overseas move movement"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
IA DISCHARGED

Among the Waterbury area sol- diers discharged at the Fort DeV- ems Separation Center yesterday, eighteen Waterburians were among the 40 discharged from this area. The Waterbury soldiers ae.
 Pfc. John Schreder, 3l Railroad street.
 Pfc. Louis J. Canale, 20 Dikeman street. TIA Frederick W. Attemborough, 423 WaterYille street.
 Pfc Timothy P. Minogue, $50 Baldwin street.
 slsgt. James A. Feeley. il6 Rose land avenue,
 M/Sgt. Cyril deary 3S0 East steet.
 l/sgt Robert F. Conroy, 24 Louns- bury street
 Sgt, John J. Fahy, Jr,, S5 Edge hill avenue.
 Sgt, Anthony V, Rinsldi, 65 Brew ster street,
 s/sgt. Prank J. DeBlasio i05s Bank street,
 Pfc, Arthur J. caisse, s5 Field street.
 Cpl. Alfred J, Antonelll, 47 Syl- van avenue,
 S/Sgt Armand Mistura, 553 Con- gress avenue,
 S/Sgt Michael A. Tranei, l22 Ro- sette street.
 Pfc. David F. Thibault, Water | town avenue,
 Pfc. Carmen J. LaFancl, s7 Lac mont street,
 Cpl Prank Leone, l0s Raiload Hill,
 Pfc. Joseph M. Baka, J., 3Ts Mil street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
Your GI Rights QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SERvicEMEN'S PROBLEMS
By DOUGLAS LARSEN
NEA Staff Correspondent

-NLh DVhII VOEHNspOA1N1OHHV
 Washington, Nov 8-Here are some questions from relatives of men still overseas:
 O. My husband is with 4S2d Port Go. Ninth Army, stationed at Yokohama. He has been in the Army four and a half years, has 69
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
TWO AIRMEN DISCHARGED

Two Waterbury men, members ot the AAF, were recently discharged at the Mitchell Field, New York Separation Center. They are:
 T/Sgt. Charles Sherwood, 40 Chestnut Avenue, and Sgt. Theodore Dyson, 227 North Elm Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

I went to a movie the other night. It was different from any pictureT've seen in years-I'm not in it. The managers found out they could make more money with just the dishes. This picture is a sort of a fantasy.
 I spent a weekend at the Wal dorf last winter but I finally gave up on Monday morning and dropped out of line before I got to the room clerk. Didn't matter all they had left were outside rooms and I already had one of those over in Central Park.
 But this was a nice movie bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

Pfc. Nelson M. Kast, son of Mrs. Martin Kast, Il Chestnut avenue, has been honorably dis charged from the army at Fort Knox, Ky. He served with Pat tons Army in the Tank Forces in France, Germany and Luxem- bourg. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and spent six months in the German prison camp, Bad Ord. Germany. He was released last April.
 Pfc. Kast returned home this week for a short stay with his family before resuming business in Seattle, Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
Fighting DiUisiionS
Wildcats First to
 Don Shoulder Potch
(By NEA Service)

In 1918, when they sailed for France, men of the 8lst Infan- try Division wore a cloth patch on their left shoulders featuring the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

Baronne Raymonde de La Roche, licensed by the Federation Aero- nautique Internationale In 1910, was the first woman in the world ofi- elally registered as an air pilot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

silhouette of a wildcat on an olive drab cir- sle.
 The patch was the subject of m u c h discuss sion by men of other divisions,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
SGT. JOHN P. CAMMISA

Sgt. John P. Commisa. l246 Bank Street. has been discharged from the Army at Westover Field, Mass, after several months overseas, serv- ice, it was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08
9t 9MuA tte,s
by Bob , Hope

Waldorf" was the main attrac- tion and for short subjects they had three motels. Ginger Rogers and Lana Turner are in 1t and, believe me. that's a nice way to heat a hotel. With guests like that the management can afford to thumb its nose at John L. Lewis all winter.
 And when the picture was over it lidn't say The End" a sign went up saying "No Vacancies" The picture has an all-star cast. In fact, I'd have been in 1t but when my agent went around to the studio they told him they'd al- ready cast .he chambermaid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-08

have heard nothing further from him.
 A. Army says there is no 735th Division, so it's impossible to get return date. However, Camp New York is in the staging" area near Rheims, and when CT is sent there it means he's bound for home.
Evening star., 1945-07-22
sociation for which he worked" the

sociation for which he worked" the
official recalls.
Later the future President and a
group of friends organized a new
association which won high COM
munity confidence.
Insurance Allowed to Lapse.
While more than so per cent of
discharged servicemen desire to keep
their war risk Insurance in force,
fewer than 20 pei, cent Are actually
keeping It up, the Institute of Life
Insurance reports. Billions of dol
lars worth of protection are being
lost through lapses which leading
insurance men and the Veterans
Bureau are now trying to prevent.
More than $137 ,000, 900 900 of Ma
tional Service Life Insurance has
been written on 14,500 900 men and
women since the war started, S10,-
600, 900 900 so far this year. This
compares with only $39, SOC, 900 900 in
World War /. The average policy
now is around $9,225.
Financial District Comment.
The week closed with Capital
Transit As at the new high of LOG,
making the yield 305 per cent
Mergenthaler Linotype returns
the highest yield of any issue on the
Washington Stock Exchange, TIA
per cent. Lanston is next, sos per
cent.
Charleston, w. Va, led all other
cities in the Fifth District with a
June department store sales gain of
% per cent over June, 1914.