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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

ENG1NEER-With wife and child desires furnished apartment or house. Will pay $25 per week. Write Box B-430, Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
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Candas snowshoe rabbiets change from brown to white with the com ing of winter. This hare has extra large hind legs and feet and makes tracks in the snow which have been compared in shape to those left by snowshoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

evening at a reunion and supper in honor of her associates who were in the office force of the Autoyre Company in 1929.
 Mrs. LaVigne was presented a beautiful bouquets of flowers by her guests who included: Mrs. Will liam Mcbride and Mrs. Bertrand LaVigne, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Emil Bussemey, Miss Raffle Auterio, all of Oakville; Mrs. Edward Hewitt of Marion, Miss; Belle Hewitt, of Cheshire; Miss Thereas Ryan of Thomaston; Mrs. Warren Platt of Middlebury; Miss Ann Mahoney; Mrs. Stanley Kron; and Mrs. Ed ward Barry, all of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Mrs. Bertrand J. LaVigne, of Main street, was hostess Monday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OE APPLICATIO

LINt U OTt IT bHNNEI
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 This is to give notice that I, Guglielmo Ceccherini of 152 Savings Street. Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Nov. 27th, 1945, with the Liquor Control Commission for Restaurant Full Liquor Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, A Meadow Street, Wa terbury, Conn. The business is owned by Guglielmo Ceccherini of 152 Saw ings Street, Waterbury, Conn, and vii lbe conducted by Guglielmo Gee cherini of 152 Savings Street, Wa terbury, Conn, as permittee.
 GUGLIELMO CECCHERINI. Dated Nov. 27th, 1945. 11-29-12-6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

IS Automobiles wanted ,OOO USED CARS-WANTED AT ONCE. WE BUY ANYTHING THAT RUNS OR DOESN'T RUN. IF TT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD BRING IT UP ANYWAY AS WE ARE NOT PUSSY. IF YOU CAN'T DRIVE IT DOWN GIVE US A RING OR DROP US A LINE AS WE ACT VERY FAST. WE PAY THE HIGHEST SSI B L E PRICES IN TOWN. OPEN EVE NINGS UNTIL g, SUNDAY 8 TO 12 DIAL 5-1797.
 JOHNSON,S USED CARS
 1903 NORTH MAIN STREET
 OPPOSITE LAKEWOOD PARK
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

At Sherningham Methodist church, in England, fisherman aged 87, read the lesson from mem- ory, due to failing eyesight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Jack D'Ambrose, commander of American Legion, Leroy A. Wood ward Post, No. 5, Watertown, an- nounces there will be a meeting in the Legion Club rooms in Water town tomorrow at o'clock.
 Any veteran wishing to join should bring hsi discharge papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
For Rent Reol Estote

DISCHARGED VETERAN AND
 WIFE-Desires 3-4-5 rooms with bath. No children. Write Box B-432, Waterbury Democrat or call 3-4158 before 6 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Oakville, Dec. 6-The orchestra of South School played for three assemblies recently = Grade I, II, III; Grades ", V, and VI and Grades VII and VIII. The young musicians showed surprising ability in managing their instruments and following the director, considering how short a time most of them have studied. Each rade contribut- ed a special song and each group sang soliday songs together.
 Members of orchestra are: Violins Joseph Kwarceius, Helen Hirsch, Nina Menard; trumpets = Russell DeLuca, Ernest Desmone, James Leo, Tony Baritone; drums-Howard Dwyer and William Krantz; xylo- phine Alice Drescher; piano - Gwen Locket; banjo = Michael Familetti; clarinet - James Fami- gletti.
 Robert Brown III
 Robert Brown of Colonial street, is confined to his bed again with a heart attack.
 Mrs. Charles Kane of Park ave- nue spent the day in New Haven visiting her aunt, Miss Susan Green.
 Mrs. Edward Dwyer, Sr., of Syl- van Lake Road. spent yesterday out of town on musiness trip.
 Mrs. Raymond Davidson of Colonial street, spent today in Wa terbury.
 Mrs. William Dwyer of Sylvan Lake Road, was on business in New Haven today. ..
 Mrs. John Flaherty of Main street and her two children motored to Waterville and Naugatuck today visiting friends.
 Reunion
 Mrs. Bertrand J. LaVigne, of Main street, was hostess Monday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
TOYS GIFTS

We have large assortment of useful gifts and toys. Shop with con- fidence at your favorite furniture store and be assured of good quality at the lowest possible prices. Make vnllr r,ilncha 60 early tHnis wear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Friday at g o'clock there will be solemn high Mass for Vita Ca- pone of 52 Davis street, who died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital.
 Burial will be Calvary cemetery Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Arrives from Argentina

Arrives from Argentina
 Miss Mae Geoghegan, daughter of Thomas Geoghegan of Cherry ave- nue arrived Monday on the Noon day" from Argentina, Buenos Aires, where she has been employed as a foreign service clerk at the U. S. Embassy. Miss Geoghegan will be home on leave for about two months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Attention Readers

Democrat readers will con- fer a favor if they will notify the Circulation Department of any irregularities or delays in the delivery of their papers. Please phone 4-212J before 6 p. m. week nights and before 3:30 p. m. Saturdays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Mrs. William Dwyer of Sylvan Lake Road, was on business in New Haven today. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
St. Mary,s MarraIen,s News

St. Mary's Magralen's News
 Confessions will be heard tonight from to 8:30 p. m
 Tomorrow, the first Friday of December, Holy Communion will be distributed at 6:30 a. m. and 7:15. There will be no T o'clock Mass for the first Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Mrs. Raymond Davidson of Colonial street, spent today in Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Confessions will be heard Friday evening in preparations for the Holy Day of Obligation Saturday; the Feast of the Immaculate Concep- tion.
 Masses will be celebrated at 6, T, 8 and g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Christmas Story Hour
 The first Christmas Story Hour vii be held in the children's room of the Watertown Library, Saturday morning at II o'clock. The stories will be told this Saturday by Mrs. Ridgway Shinn, a teacher in the kindergarten at Taft School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Petroleum sold to the outside world by Iran reached new high 0 f10,000,0O0 tons in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Mrs. Edward Dwyer, Sr., of Syl- van Lake Road. spent yesterday out of town on a musinesS trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

A few good practical presents which everyone in the family can enjoy: Chairs, Knee-hole Desks, Golf fee Tables, Cocktail Tables, Occa- sional Tables, Wall Racks, Smokers, Boudoir Chairs. Pin-Up Lamps, Tel ephone Sets, Record Cabinets, Night Tables, Maple Lamps, Kitchen Rock CTS, Kitchen Cabinets, Studio Couch es, Sofa Beds, Bedroom Suites, Liv- ing Room Suites, Hassocks. etc.
 Conn. Largest Furniture Store
 A-L-B-E-R-T-S
 26e SOUTH MAIN STREET
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Mrs. John Flaherty of Main street and her two children motored to Waterville and Naugatuck today visiting friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Mrs. Charles Kane of Park ave- nue spent the day in New Haven visiting her aunt, Miss Susan Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
F Bond Purchases Far BeIouU Quota
Sale to Continue Rest of Month; Mae ieoghehan, U. s. Embassy EmpIoye, Home From Argentina

Watertown, Dec. CHI. H. Hemin- way, local chairman for the Victory Loan drive reports the sale of Vic tory bonds up until Saturday, Dec. 1, as follows: "E". bonds, $35 1887 50; total of all other bonds, $287, ,71275.
 All bonds with the exception of "E" bonds must be purchased on or before Friday. "E" bonds can be purchased throughout December.
 Council Meetnng
 The regular monthly meeting of the Council of Catholic Women was held at St. Johnss School, Monday. It was voted to contribute $5 to pur- chase a Health bond in the Anti Tuberculosis drive, and to send the usual Christmas donation to the House of the Good Shepherd in Hartford.
 The members also voted to send the usual gifts given by the Council each Christmas.
 A comprehensive report of the servicemen'S committee and of par ish war activities was presented. There are PAP boys and six girls, whose names are on the parish house roll. There are nine gold stars, and three boys were prisoners of war
 A brief report stated that the membership in the Council is still increasing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Robert Brown III Robert Brown of Colonial street, is confined to his bed again with a heart attack.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01
Duo-Surprise
For Ted Pons

A gala time was had by all at
the surprise birthday party given
IN honor of Ted Pons OF Chandler
avenue, Saturday night. Ted was
even more surprised when he saw
his sister, Miss Laurence Pons, who
came all the way from Pensacola,
Fla, for the occasion.
Turkey dinner headed the menu
for this lovely weekend affair
and Ted received many beautiful
gifts. Those who gathered TO sing
Happy Birthday" were Miss Lau-
renee Pons, Pensacola, Fla; Joe
Clore Of Buffalo, N. Y; DR.. and
Mrs. Gilbert Edwards. DR.. and Mrs.
Jimmie Benson, T-Sgt. Marvin
Bennett. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gaines. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wells,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fields. Burvel
Robinson. Georgena Harding. Ann
Woodson, Alice Elrod, Beulah Cur
zens.
Others were Jewel Bostick, Fred
die Guinyard. Ann Forsythe, Rose
Petty, Sara Couch, Remain Johns.
Azalcs Edwards, Elizabeth MCGEE,
Verdi McClain, Joe Young, lila
Gamble, Robert Harris. Lavilla
Tullos, Al Williams, and Sinclair
Rogers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01

trina Wilmington. Frances Uddy-
back, Margaret Malone. Elizabeth
Patterson, Myrtle J. Mitchell. Lii
Ian Rutherford. Gladys House,
Anna BytheWood. Laura Lawson.
and Harriet Pace. Peter Casey,
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Stockell, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. F. Humphrey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Woodruff. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce d. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Wor-
ley Redmond, James B. Parker,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tschaeche.
Morris Robinson, Mrs. Mable F..
Ra;lif. J. D. Mason. John B. Will
son. Mrs. Eliza Grigsby, Mrs. Mil
dred Ellis.
1t. and Mrs Dean B. Mohr. Mr.
and Mrs. Robert II. Ryland, II,
A.onzo Kelley, Gus Ogletree, Mr.
and Mrs l.. A. Jones. Mrs. Bertha
Smith. Malcolm o. Byrd. Lovelle
Jones, James Woods. Mrs. Haley
Bell Mrs. Cortez English. Lytle
Riddle. Paul Willis. Mrs. Iris Cox,
Wendell Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wells. Bernard Donald. Mrs. Marie
o. Gardner. Mrs. T. y. Malone, Cpl
and Mrs. WILDER Hughes, 1t. CALVIN
Porter, Mrs. Willie Evans. Alley
Evans, Kenneth Vernon, Theresa
Brinson, Mrs. Snowden Williams
and others.
Many lovely gifts were received
by the couple. Following the COM
pletion Of the current school term,
the couple will make their home in
California. Mrs. Kenner is a teach
er at the Breitneyer school and a
member Of the Alpha Kappa Alpha
fraternity.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01
.iIes-Kenner
Vows Spoken
In Early Rites
BY F. l.. RYLAND

Miss Ruth Giles, daughter of
Jose Giles, and Gilbert Kenner of
Los Angeles, were united in holy
wedlock by the Rt. Rev. FIR. Mac
Ginnis at the Sacred Heart church
at 10 am. Friday. The young
couple was honored at a reception
at the Urban league the same eve
ming.
For her wedding. Miss Giles
chose a gown of white with bro
caded satin bodice distinguished
by cowl collar and dropped
waistline. The skirt was of satin
with overskirts OF net She wore
long white gloves. The brides
flowers were a colonial bouquet Of
white NUNS and gardenias. Her
only jewelry was single strand Of
pearls.
The brides sister, Gladys, was
her only attendant. She wore a
dress of identical design in blue
with a colonial bouquet Of talisman
roses. Best man was Jose Giles Jr,
the brides brother.
Also in the receiving line was
Mrs. Julia Bythewood. aunt OF the
bride. HoSteSses at the reception
were Misses Rachael Ulmer, jean
cite Jones, Doris Dungill, Kath-
crime Weiss, Roma Lawson, Sally
Giles, Matte Camp and Mrs. Erma
Kelley.
Punch and ice cream were
served. The Groom's cake was an
exquisite four-tiered CONNECTION
fianked by four candles in crystal
holders and two low arrangements
Of giant white NUNS
Out Of town guests were julius
Caeser Judkins Jr., OF Marion. Ind,
and Wendolyn Laviscount Williams
Of Boston. cousin Of the bride.
Local guests included Misses
Sally Giles, Alice Fields, Betty
Dodson. Muriel Simmons, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Tabor, Phil Giles Jr.,
Misses Edna Hardnett, Cordella
White. Geneva White, Margaret
Campbell, Sylvia Miller. Elsie II.
Wilson. Freddie Bradley. Elizabeth
McClenpey, julia Boston. Wilma
ard Veda Freeman. Dorothy and
Marjorie Weiss, Gertrude Bailey,
Shirley Timbers, Dorothy Byrd,
Joy Tunstsll. Naomi Walden.
Misses Elaine Wilmington. Ka-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01
Housewives League
Sponsors Exhibit

More than a hundred persons at
tended the program and exhibit
sponsored by Unit 3 of the House.
wives League. of which Mrs. Helen
Malloy is president. This was the
first big affair given by this unit
since its reorganization a year
and a half ago.
MRS. MAMIE z. BLACK and
Mrs. Gertrude Tolbert, president
of the Housewives League, chose
The Relation Of the Housewives
League to Business" as their topic
for discussion. Mr.. Chensue OF
Marstons Market discussed The
Relation of Business to the House
wives League" Remarks were
made by Mrs. Christina Fuqua, ma
tional president. and Mrs. Fannie
B. Peck, founder and president
emeritus Of the Housewives
League.
Door prizes were given by Theus
Photo Studio. Johnsons Flower
Shop. Luther w. Cornell. William
H. Porter. Others displaying ex-
hibits as well as giving door prizes
were Malloy's Shoe Repair. Mrs.
Gertrude Tolbert Re-Style of Hats.
Christina Outlet Wearing Apparel
and Home Furnishings, Chensue's
Market and Jim's Market display
ing Thanksgiving Baskets, Maymes
Art Shop. displaying colored dolls
and other novelties. Mrs. Christina
Fuqua, Spirella garments, and the
Ashford Upholstering company.
UNIT 3 DISPLAYED needle
work. canned fruits, meats and
vegetables by Mrs. Wyche. DR..
William H. Lawson furnished the
refreshments served.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01
BY VIVIENNE

Four hostesses honored Ruth
Giles at a lingerie shower In the
blue room of the Lucy Thurman
YWCA Monday evening. The host
esses were Misses jeanette Jones,
Doris Dungill. Rachel Ulmer and
Katherine Weiss.
AMONG the guests admiring the
gifts were Jean Thompson, Betty
Dodson, Shirley Timbers, Muriel
Simmons, Gladys Giles, Roma
Lawson, Christine Dodson. Elmira
Gibson. Burney Watkins. Veralee
Wells. Grace Smith. Dorothy Byrd,
Margaret Rowe. Phygenia Wood
ruff. Erstine Fisher, Anna Blythe
wood. Elizabeth L. Patterson, Julia
Boston, Elizabeth McClenney. Har-
riet Pace. Fannye Rogers, Jewel
Graham. Roberta Hughes, Kathleen
Weiss, Veda Freeman, Gwen Hark-
less and Louise Mohr.
MATTE CAMP and Roma Law
son honored Miss Giles Thursday
night with a spinster party. The
affair which was attended by the
bride-elect's closest friends, was
held at the Lawson residence on
Forest.
The honoree and hostesses were
gowned in the popular harem
draped model dresses. Miss Law
son and Miss Giles chose black, the
former wearing black crepe and
the latter attired in a black wool
model. distinguished by gold
stripes down the front. Miss Camp
wore a becoming blue with a
rhinestone necklace to match.
The table was covered with a
white lace cloth with three cam
dies at each end. Three white
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01
Washington Youth
Gets Service Award

WASHINGTON. D. C.-tNNPA)
Robert H Gaines, Of r street,
NV. was given the Meri;orious
Civilian Service Award here last
Wednesday for his more. than IS
years as a messenger in the imme-
date office OF the Secretary @,
me Navy.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01
Bride-Elect Showered
Preceding Wedding

wedding bells were used as the
centerpiece.
Guests included Muriel Sim
mons. Katherine Weiss, Rachel
Ulmer, Doris Dungill, jeanette
Jones. Gladys Giles, Gwendolyn
HarklesS, Jean Thompson, Gerth-
crime Jones, Shirley Timbers. Sally
Giles. Elayne Wilmington. Erma
Kelly, Wendolyn Williams and
Betty Dodson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-12-01

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GUESTS PRESENT were

GUESTS PRESENT were Mar
garet Dunbar. Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Minion. Atty. Julian Rodgers,
Mrs. Verlie Morton. Miss Marjorie
Conway. Delmar A. Derrick, Nc
Coy Trappe. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Simpkins, Miss Ruthe Minion. Mrs
ErneStine Oates. Miss May Jones.
Benny Trappe, Claude Carter. Mrs.
Ophelia Smith, Delmar Derrick,
Miss Msude Spencer and host Of
others.
Many lovely gifts were received
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Honors
Chas. Simpkins

Mrs. Lula Simpkins was hostess
az dinner party honoring the
birthday of her husband, Charles,
last week The party was held in
the Simpkins' home at 1915 Rose
dale.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-06

others will represent elementary
schools.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-06
Local Teacher Is Named
To Textbook Commission

RALEIGH, April 5.-R Gov
ernor Cherry today appointed a
new 12-member consolidated State
Textbook Commission which was
authorized by the recent General
Assembly and given broader
powers in supervision of textbook
materials used in all phases OF
public school work.
Members of the new commission
are:
Emerson M. Thompson Of Bur
sgaw; Miss JESSIE Underwood OF
Gastonia, Miss Dorothy Eagles OF
Wilson; Miss Estelle MCLEAN OF
Elizabeth City, Miss Julia Whar-
ton Groves of Salisbury, D.. L. E..
Spiles of Burlington, Miss Frances
Lacey of Raleigh, Mrs. Floyd
Sanders of Fayetteville, M r S.
Manly Williams of Wilmington, r.
7. Kimsey of Brevard, Miss Joyce
Cooper Of Greensboro, and Miss
Mary Bla ckstock of Asheville.
The first five named compose
the high school division of the new
Textbook Commission, and the
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-06
CHINESE BARES
JAP PEACE PLAN

HAMILTON, N. Y. April 5-P)-
T. z. Koo, adviser to China's del
egation to the World Security Con-
ference at San Francisco April Is,
said today that Japan has been
flooding Chungking with emissaries
in an effort to patch up a peace
with China"
Speaking at Colgate University
weekly assembly, Koo, an honorary
alumnus, declared that the Japa-
nese had lost much OF their AFRO
gance in recent years.
He described his contacts with
the Japanese following his capture
December 7, 1914, when they bomb
ed Hong Kong and destroyed the
plane on which he was to fly to
America. T.
Koo escaped to Shanghai. While
there during 1912 and 1898, he
said, the japanese sent peace en-
issaries to see him.
1.-THE first two who came,' he
related, 'tried to intimidate me-"
Koo said that another emissary,
whose name would be known to
most Americans" visited him in
1914 but that there was no ar
rogance this time.
He admitted said Koo, that
the war in the Pacific had reach
ed a very critical stage for Japan
and that Japan would like to unite
with China for a 'co-prosperity cir
cle'."
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-06
ALLIES DESTROY
BURMA BRIDGES

CALCUTTA, April 5-HEFighter
bomber pilots Of the First Air Com
nnandos, striking after three days
Of inactivity because Of weather
conditions, have destroyed II
bridges along Japanese lines OF
communication in lower Burma
and western Thailand in the past
a hours.
They also leveled q group Of ten
buildings believed to house an i'm
portant japanese base at Toungoo,
midway between Meiktila and Ran
COON.
Ground columns advancing from
Allied positions at Meiktila took
two villages in the area of Kan
daung, six miles to the southeast,
and we're engaged in clearing the
enemy from bunkers southwark,
and were engaged in clearing the
enemy from bunkers southwark to-
ward Pyawbe. To the west, African
troops advancing down the west
bank of the Irrawaddy entered Sell
kpyu.
Still farther west and southwark,
on the Bay of Bengal, British units
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-06
Ickes Agrees On VE-Day
Bringing Increased Gas
Allotment For Drivers

WASHINGTON. April 5.-R
Interior Secretary 1ckes said
today he agrees with the Dep
uty Petroleum Administrators
prediction that there will be
so per cent increase in civilian
gasoline anotments after We
Day.
Deputy Administrator Ralph
K. Davies, who made the pre-
diction during a West Coast
News conference last we :,
said today it will mean an in
crease Of between 100000 and
100000 barrels of gasoline a day
for civilian use.
About twice that much, he
estimated would be needed to
Lift rationing.
Ickes, who is Petroleum Ad-
minist-r for War, said the
rationing angle is "still up to
the OPA." He said it depends
entirely on Army and Navy
movements in the future.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-06
determination Of Japs
In Toto Is Favored By
Manpower Chief McNutt

CHATTANOOGA, April 5.-R
Chairman Paul V. McNutt OF
the War Manpower Commission
declared here today he was In
favor of the determination OF
the Japanese-in toto"
He made the remark in a de-
parture from his prepared text
at luncheon meeting OF bust
ness, labor and civic leaders.
Asked later by reporter IT he
meant determination of the jap
anese army or the people, he
replied he referred to "the peo-
pie"
II know the Japanese people"
ne added.
McNutt expressed the opinion
America would be able to meet
the current labor shortage in
her war factories because our
people want to see this thing
through.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-04-06

fighting their way down from Ak
yah were reported straddling the
coastal road two miles north OF
Taungup, with the city's fall be-
lieved imminent.
The Japanese were reported es-
tablished in the wild broken coun.
try east of Taungup with the evi-
dent intention of defending the all
weather road inland to the IRA
waddy river town of Prone, more
than $50 miles south of Seikpyu.