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Detroit evening times., 1945-03-26

Across
Rhine
BY JACK FLEISCHER

u. S. TROOP CARRIER
BASE, France, March "a
CUP)-We are off today on
the biggest single show ever
staged by 1t. Gen. Brereton's
First Allied Airborne Army
and y. s. troop carrier forces
under Maj. Gen. Paul L.
Williams.
Our miles-long skytrain is trail.
ing into the, rising sun 10 helr
build a bridgehead east Of the
Rhine on the northern approaches
Of the Ruhr.
1,5OO TRANSPORTS USED
This airborne show is using
100 transport planes. That is
aside from the thousands Oi
escorting fighters, the fighter
bomberS and the mediums, lights
and heavies prepared TO plaster
the battle zone.
! am riding today in the lead
C-47 with Col. Frank J. MacNeeS
His veterans of the airborne in
vaSionS Of Normandy. Holland
and southern France comprise the
crack 435th Carrier Group.
This was the first time in COM
bat that CAS- simultaneously
towed Two glIderS and the first
time that two serials or squad
ron formations of glider-towine
CAS-. flew together on the same
mission
AIacNees is from st. Paul. He
operated his own airplane before
the war. Today he piloted the
lead ship of the first formation
1t. Col. Gordon w. Lambert oil
Kansas City, the Groups opera.
tions officers, was in the co-pilot''
scat
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-26
Reds 81 Mi.
From Berlin
In Last Drive

MOSCOW. March "a QNS)
The final Red army drive
on Berlin appeared TO be
under way today. The Ger
mans reported the Russians
mad smashed westward from
the Oder River line, captur-
ing Golzow, six miles beyond
Kuestrin and were within 81
miles of the German capital.
Official Moscow was silent on
the Nazi claim. but announced a
new Soviet victory on tho north
ern flank OF the wide Eastern
Front. where troops OF the Second
White Russian Army clashed 10
the coast Of DanNg Bay cutting
road and rail link, and isolating
the German Strongpolnts OF Dan
zig and Gdynla.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-26
GOOD LUCK" Is WORD

Good luck was he word OF
every airman. every antryman.
every ground man Who sent Us
off with the hope that today $
operation would mark the be
ginning of the final battle OF Ger
many
But these troops. carrier men
Continued on Page .. Col. ~
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-26

Hes. Tons: Ihsrss WV
IN koppitE Rcef -Aag.
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

MAIL THIS STUB
WITH REMITTANCE
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program, but had they known
some of the actual contributing in
centive, 1 am sure they would
change their minds. Anyway,
those fellows did put on the show,
and to my notion it was good as
long as it lasted. No other organ
ization seemed to show the initia-
tive when it came to celebrating
the occasion. No plans were set,
even though we had plenty of adj
vance notice. The public as a
whole certainly do take a lot for
grantedJeven men fighting and dy-
ing for them. Seldom does the
shoe pinch unless it hits directly
home. Recent data released by
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23
The Smyrna Times
Prom b2,l SMYRNA DELAWARE

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Or. Jr.. from February 10, 1907 to Deoem-
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Congratulations to The Citizens
Hose Company for the fine manner
in which they popped up the Jap
anese surrender announcement last
week. Many persons in this COM
munity no doubt were filled with
the patriotic spirit when they
heard the good news that the Japs
had thrown in the sponge, but it
took the Citizens Hose Company to
really put on the show. Some folks
may not have approved as heartily
as did Dribbles of the way the Fire
Fighting Boys carried out their
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

since l have never been there be-
fore-no doubt I'll soon find out
for myself.
1 guess many of the fellows who
were stationed over here that l
knew are either on their way home
or getting ready to start. They
are sure moving out at a fast rate.
Forever and always your friend,
George Faulkner
Pvt. George E. Faulkner
A. S. N. 42191412
co Stars and Stripes Trans. Branch
A. P. o. 8S7, Postmaster
New York City, New York
Glad to hear from you, George.
From the sound of your letters it
would appear that you have been
moving around quite bit since
We Day happened over your way
on May Sth. know that driving
truck is not the most desirable
job in the world, but it really does
give you a mighty good opportun-
ity to see a good bit of the coun-
tries which you pass through. And
since your assignment calls for you
to do this kind of work, my advice
is to see all that you can before
you return to the States. Natural
ly, no place will be able to ever
equal home, but you do have a
chance to see some very interest
ing places while you are stationed
overseas, so make the most of it
while you can. BY this, I do not
mean to pass up any opportunity
to ship back home; however, it's
possible something that you will
never get a chance to see again so
why not take it all in. You can
tell your great grandchildren about
what you saw in World War II
when you reach my age.
Speaking about Jack" Horsey,
soldier. My understanding is that
Jack is on the S. S. William D.
Hoard. He can be reached by let
ter by writing to him o Isthmian
Steamship Company, C Post
master, New York City, New
York. Be sure to give his name
and the name of the ship if you
write. Where Jacks" ship is at
present, I would not know. Hope
you are better informed when you
guess that it is at port in Naples
harbor.
AS far as I happen to know,
all your former friends arund
Smyrna are OK. I know that you
would like them to write you more
often, but you know how this is,
George. Those who will write, will
write. Those who won't, just won 4
For my part, I wish it were posi-
BILE to prevail upon our home folks
to the extent that they would keeI
the mail sack full for Our Boys
and Girls in the Service. But it's
the old, old story. Some do, anG
again some don't. With it all, I dc
sincerely hope that you are getting
your share.
The best of good luck to you
George, and here's hoping that you
will be back here in your own
country before very long. Mean.
while, keep in touch with us by
mail and let us know how you're
making out. Well always be
/
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

To E. B. J. for the name con-
tributed to the column. Naturally,
it goes without saying that Drib-
bles thanks you. Thanks also for
the promise to keep on the beam
when it comes to subsequent
changes that may occur at a later
date. Even though most of the
war is over, as long as this column
continues, we would like to keep
addresses up to date if it is posi-
BILE. None the less on your little
familp group. During the next six
months many of the older service
men will receive their discharges,
which they well deserve. This COM
ing period will be sort of trying in
many respects, but all will come
out happily 1 know. And to you
E. B. j., may I add my sincere
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To Mrs. Helen Berghorn, Clay
ton, Delaware. Dribbles thanks
you very much for having sent
through your sons change of adj
dress following his return to San
Diego, California. This new ad-
dress was listed under the date of
August 9th, 1915 in the column.
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23
D RIBBLES
FROM
FROM
Our Boys and Girls
in the Service
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
Paris, France

American Legion Auxiliary.
Paris, France
Dear Dribbles:
Just few lines to let you know
that I am well, and I hope that
this letter finds all my Smyrna
friends in the very best of good
health.
To-day I received my copy of
The Smyrna Times and was glad
to read some home news for a
change. One thing I note, it seems
like all my old buddies are either
already in the Service, or are about
to go in. I really hope that they
won't have to be shipped overseas,
because when you leave the States
you sure do miss all the fun and
pleasure you enjoyed back home in
the camps.
I am sobusy these days I do not
have muchtime to worry about 60
ing to the Pacific area. Frankly, I
don't know whether they will send
me on to the Pacific direct, or will
send me back to the States first
for a 30-day leave. Honestly, l
don't mind staying over here long
err, if know that my being here
will give one of the older fellows a
chance to get home sooner. I
haven't beein in Europe long, but I
have seen lot of things that I
hope will never have to see again.
Recently, I was up to Frankfurt
and Hamburg in Germany. I help
ed to drive convoy back to a
point near Paris, France. Right
now I am located at redeploy-
ment center between Peims and
Paris. The center I am in is call
ed San Francisco, and boy what a
camp. At the moment, my job is
to guard prisoners of war.
handle from one to two hundred
ferries a day and it is some job.
AS the time passes, I am beginning
to learn a little German. I have
to direct the men and show them
everything want done. Since
have been here, I have collected
some German junk for my little
brother, but to date have not had
time to send it to him.
Well, l guess that this is about
all for the present. Hoping to hear
from all my Smyrna friends real
soon, / remain
Your friend,
George Faulkner
Pvt. George E. Faulkner
A. S. N. 42191412
A. P. o. 269, Postmaster
New York City, New York
balance of address on application
Terrass Hotel, Paris
Dear Dribbles:
Well, have just returned from
Pfundfstadt, Germany and have 8
few moments to myself which af-
fords an opportunity to write.
At present am driving a two
and one-half ton wheeler for TIL,
Stars and Stripes newspaper, ane
what job. Our routes cover Ger
many, France and Italy. I hope
can be assigned to one of the Ital
ian trips and get to Naples so tina
I can see Jack Horsey who is Their,
on Merchant Marine ship
I am now sleeping at the Ter
rass Hotel which includes the us
of real bath tub, the first hav
had the opportunity to enjoy sine
! came overseas. 1t sure has beel
q pleasure to take a good bat
without taking all the trouble O
carrying your own water and heat
= ing it before the wash down.
From my bedroom window cal
see Efael Oliver and the Arc o
Triumph, and other good views
From this you can understand tina
I am living pretty nice.
Well, I start at $50 in the morn
ing for Altdrof, Germany. The,
tell me that it is about 500 mile!
from Paris, really / don't know
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23


to have had Ralph home with you
for a full thirty days, following his
two years service overseas, his
time having been spent in the
South Pacific area. Now that
Ralph is awaiting reassignment, let
us hope he will draw a shore job
for the balance of his service term.
AS soon as the Allied Forces occu-
Ply Japan proper, it looks as If the
U. S. Navy will begin to make its
cut backs on all classes of person.
mel. Perhaps your son may be
among the first to come home for
keeps. I feel quite sure that this
would make you very happy.
Please give Ralph my best wish
es, and tell him to drop us a line
if he has the opportunity. Well
always be glad to hear from him.
Meanwhile, if your son should have
a change of address, please notify
Dribbles promptly.
To Mrs. Helen Robinson, Phila-
delphia, Penna.; Norfolk, Virginia,
and points East and West. Drib-
bles thanks you very much for
sending in Jacks" address on his
new reassignment. I also thank
you for the post card which you
sent me from Norfolk, Va. Quite
thoughtful, and fully appreciated.
Although you stated on your
post card that you were down to
Norfolk, Va, on visit, you did
not tell me how long "Jack" ex-
poets to be stationed there. Is he
on an o. G. U. or is he likely to be
ashore for awhile? After all, you
know that Dribbles should inquire
about Jacks" present status since
Norfolk is one of those real Navy
towns-as much as you may dis
like it. 1t was quite place dur
ing World War I, and I take for
granted that the Shore Patrol still
finds something to do even at this
late date.
Well! Enough of that. Please
give Jack" my very best, and tell
him I said I wanted my sirloin
steak medium rare, with all that
goes with it. And so until next
time.
To Mrs. George Slaughter, Smyr-
ma, Delaware. Thanks a lot to
you, Mrs. Victor Gully and Mrs.
John Slaughter for having sent in
the change of address on Pvt.
George R. Slaughter who is now
stationed at Fort Ord, California
1t is not often that wife, mother
and sister all join in to help this
column along. This change was
listed under the date of August
9th, 1915.
We note that George is with the
Army Ground Forces Replacement
Depot. This may mean that George
will be selected at some later date
to act in the Army Of Occupation
for Japan, or some point in the Pa
cific area. We want to wish
George the best of luck no matter
where he goes, and would like to
have word from him as to how he
is taking to Army life. You might
tell him this the next time you
write to him. I think you will
agree with me, it would be nice to
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

the Allies estimated that we would
suffer over a million casualties had
we been forced to conquer Japan
by storm. Personally, I think that
alone was just plenty of reason for
rejoicing-even in a loud way.
AS you know, the actual W.
Day has not been announced as
yet. There is still plenty of time
to arrange an appropriate cere-
mony if this community so desired
Dribbles is now making a special
request to the readers of this COL
umn to send in Immediately all
changes of address they may have
Continued OIL rage rour)
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

To Mrs. Kathryn L. Montague,
Clayton, Delaware. 1t was nice of
you to send over "Jimmie's" ad-
dress. This was entered on the
Honor Roll under the date of Au-
gust 9th, 1945.
We note in your communication
that Jimmie will be going
through his boot" training for
about ten weeks, down at Paris
Island, South Carolina. This is a
pretty rugged bit of work, and we
hope will be the toughest part. of
his work in the United States
Marine Corps.
Please give Jimmie" my very
best, and tell him to drop me a line
whenever he has a few moments to
spare. His letters will be welcome
whenever they arrive.
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

to help perfect Radar as military in
strument From then on the Laboratories
co-operated closely in the Radar program
with the National Defense Research
Committee, with Army and Navy special
lists, and with scientists of Great Britain.
The Western Electric Company, man.
ufacturing branch Of the Bell System,
became the Nations largest supplier of
Radar systems. One type it made was
universally used by B-2os in the Pacific
for navigation, target location and high
altitude bombing. Another played an
important part in aiming the guns on
our warships
If you're waiting for home telephone,
it helps little to know that Radar is one
Of the reasons. For years telephone manu-
featuring plants were devoted to these
war needs.
-
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

wish for smooth travelling from
here on out.
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have George join up with the rest
of the Boys in the column. Mean
while, please keep US advised of
any further changes of address you
may receive for Private Slaughter.
Your cooperation will be appreci-
ated.
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23
...Spotted Targets Through
Darkness, Smoke or Fog

The Bell System
the largest source Of Rodor
for our fighting forces
Ibis is not surprising for Radar
development and production stems
from the same roots that produced and
continue to nourish this country's
telephone system.
Radar, the instrument which enabled
our land, sea and air forces to spot
enemy targets through darkness, smoke
or fog, was one of the outstanding new
fighting instruments of the war.
Two years before Pearl Harbor the
Government asked Bell Telephone Lab
oratories to put it's wide experience
and knowledge Of electronics to work
Smyrna times., 1945-08-23

1t IS Oand by
he us o newell III trent ystem
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-08
Kiwanian Speaks
On Town Meeting

The Kiwanis club of Kennewick
will participate in "America's
Town Meeting" Thursday evening,
November Is, according to an an
nouncement today by Club Presi-
dent ]. B. Coan.
It was announced that Hamilton
Holt, prominent southern indus
trialist and president Of Kiwanis
international, will be one Of four
broadcast speakers who will dis
cuss the vital question SHOULD we
Have a Single Department for Our
Armed Forest"
The radio program, originating
from Town Hall in New York, will
be carried over the nationwide ia
cilities of the American Broadcast
ing company at $3.50 pm, Eastern
Standard Time, Thursday, Nov. Is.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-08
Meeting to Discuss
Future Recreation Needs

The Community Recreation COM
mittee, with the cooperation Of the
USO and the YMCA has called q
meeting of all those interested In
q future recreation development
for Kennewick to meet at luncheon
at the Arrow Grill on Friday noon
Of this week. Everett Harding,
YMCA area secretary, who recent
" surveyed the needs and posi-
bilities Of the community, win be
present and present some possible
lines Of action. All members Of
the committee and several other
community leaders have been no
titled Of the meeting, stated Rev,
John b. Coan, chairman, and add
ed I'VE viii be glad to have any
other men, women or youth attend
who are interested In the future
Of recreation in KennewiclI."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-08

The Kennewick War Price and
Rationing Board closed October 81.
The functions and the operation
will be taken over by the Pasco
board, as will those of Prosser and
Richland. Other boards in the
district closing at this time were
Couer d'Alene, Moses Lake, New
port, Nez Perez, st. Maries, Water
vile, Soap Lake and Pomeroy.
During nearly four years OF &C.
tivity of the local War Price and
Rationing Board, number OF cit
liens have volunteered many
many months of time to this ser
vice. ..
When the board was first organ
lied in January Of 1912, Carl Will
liarns was appointed chairman.
After two and one half years, be-
cause of his health, the doctor adj
vised him to resign this position.
He continued to serve on the board
as q member and is still serving.
Mr.. Williams was first the Benton
County chairman until that office
was taken over by the local chair
man. Mr.. Williams has served on
the district board since the time
of its organization as chairman OF
the Agricultural Advisory board.
Other persons, besides Mr.. VIII
Iams, who made up the local
board when it was first organized
are: Bob Brown, c. E. Duffy, Art
Walker, Vic Heberlein and c. E.
Ridley.
When Carl Williams resigned az
chairman Of the local board, c. Z.
Ridley accepted the position which
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-08
Buy Tickets Now
Warns Victory
Bond Committee

This week members Of the com.
mittee are pushing the sale of
tickets for the big bond show at
the Benton theatre Monday night
at which time estate Fair" will be
the featured attraction.
Admission to the show can be
had by the purchase of q five dol
lar ticket which entities the holder
to a chance on one Of the so fifty.
dollar bonds AZ well as the oppor-
tunity to bid on the purchase Of
some valuable merchandise with
bond purchases.
The committee has secured IN
electric range, refrigerator, irons,
electric clocks and many other
scarce items.
"Don't say you can't afford a
five dollar ticket" Chairman D. N.
Deeter said. "You can't afford to
miss the opportunity to see the
years finest show along with the
opportunity to get some Of this
fine merchandise"
Tickets are on sale at the bank
as well as most stores and offices
| in town. Don't fail to get your
ticket before Saturday!
Impetus was given to the Vic
tory Bond drive with the an
nouncement early this week Of q
plan to elect a Bond King and
Queen from the Ken n W ] K
schools.
Each class in the Junior and
Senior high school has appointed
a nominee for each office. Every
bond purchased during the drive
will permit the buyer a certain
number of votes.
The King and Queen win be
crowned at the Junior Bond show
1t the Roxy Theatre on Nov. so.
The Bond committee Is planning
many other honors for the win
ne9B. r- 80
The nominees 6re: =
Seventh Grade: Dick Boldt and
Betty Worthy.
Eighth Grade: Roger FELTON, and
Donnalee Hartley.
Ninth Grade: Carl Parks and
Donna Brewer.
Sophomores: Harold Perkins and
Jean Smith.
Juniors: James Falk and Lorna
Beames.
Jim Shifter and Harriet Fahren-
wald.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-08
Gen. wainwright
10 Appear Here
Next Thursday

a quarter of an hour Thursday
morning. Nov. Is. will be an his
4ofic occasion In Kennewick. AZ
ll:lS that morning local resi-
dents will have IN opportunity
70 honor General Jonathan
Wainwright when he will make
q brief appearance here.
He will ride in an open Car
down KennewicE Avenue from
Dayton street 70 Washington.
He viii b flanked by the may
oTs Of Kennswick and Pasco and
Commander II. G. Ferguson Of
Pasco MAS will be in the car
also. The car will b escorted
BY state police and two other
cars will carry msmbsrs Of the
generals party.
Schools will b Let out In time
for students 10 find places along
the parade route 20 greet the IA
nous hero Of Bltaan.
General Wainwrieht will reach
the aif base af IL am. by plane
and will b brought 70 Ksnns-
wick Immediately. From here
he will b returned 10 Pasco for
q similar trip through the main
business section and back 70 the
bass. There q small group will
b guests Of Commander Fer
ouson at q luncheon honoring
the General.
Because Of the strenuous itin-
e1ary General Wainwright will
NOT b asked 10 make q public
speech. He % scheduled 70 leave
for The Dalles q lao.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-08
Three Typhoons Within Two Days
PLAY Havoc With 0kinawa Camp

I stayed In the remainder Of the
shower and after the rain stopped
I dried out over the deisel or motor
oil and gas fire. Needless to say
I'm still washing SCOT out Of my
hair.
I slept rolled up In my poncho
and on our wash rack made Of TX
4xl2 with the inch side to my
body. Wet, cold and tired made
for q good nights sleep for me.
The post office was completely
wiped off the island, and they
were only taking one letter per
person on Thursday.
Many men were injured and
hundreds lost or killed. That
was the worst part Of the storm.
Many ships were sunk. We had
some 38-year-olders on the Sea
Bask, 500 miles out and they ra-
diced in that they were in serious
trouble and for g hours they were
out Of contact and we feared they
were lost, but they finally said
they were proceeding under their
own power.
Stillwell, Lawson and the island
doctor have recommended imme-
date evacuation Of every man not
necessary. The B-20s are bring
ing in supplies as fast a they can,
but we need food and medical
supplies. There are over 10000
men tentless and that's . lot Of
men.
Just before the storm q bunch
Of GIs arrived from the States.
They pitched their pup tents and
slept in them one night and were
wiped out the next. They moved
into caves, etc. and over one cave
on q mattress cover appeared this
sign: "Hotel New Yorker. No
Vacancies"
I'm glad that I was IN the storm
II only to be able to say that I wa
IN q good one.
Love to al. HARVEY