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KILLED IN ACTION

Flint, Mich, July 1e-AP-Sec-
ond Lieut.. Franklin C. Schultz, 20.
who formerly pitched in the Michi-
gan State League and for wilkes
Barre. Pa, OF the Eastern League,
has been killed in action. accord
ing to War Department advices to
his widow,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-10
Tony Bartucei. 14sA. Brooklyn 90,

Providence, r. Louis Long,
1870, Chicago, outpointed Earl Low.
man, 200. Detroit (s); Joe J. White,
2lO. Buffalo. outpointed Jerry
Berthiaume. $50. Providence ISL;
Cerefino Bronco, l4S, Fall River,
Mass, outpointed Bally Carubia,
14s. New York 80; Leo Gagne,
l45. Fall River. stopped Fred Te-
trone, IA, u. S. Navy (3).
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-10
Panthers Down Wild Cats Nine

gene Sidle famed, Jones. pitcher,
raped out hit, scoring Connolly.
Breutsch singled, scoring Redda.
way. Wilcox scored Jones with a
hit, and Breutsch came In on Tom.
ford's hit.
Summary:
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Fine POINTS in Bridge

East paid no attention at all. but
waited. and then sawed wood on
his own woodpile.
South led the spade Q. which
was won by the A In dummy. The
club 0 was led. North playing the
Q and East the K. Another club
lead took out North's A--onlS
trick the defense got. The heart A
provided for discard OF one OF
East's diamonds. so he made his
doubled slam contract.
West apologized all over the
place during the port-mortem. for
thinking Easts bid had cost the
side points. Actually. II provided
a terrific profit. for the 5-Spades
stood to be set only about three
tricks. West could have taken his
two diamond tops and his heart A.
then could have led TO East for o
run OF a heart. and ultimatel,
would have had a trick also with
his trump A. The club slam paid
much better dividends.
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What Is correct defense against
South's 4-spades on this dupli-
cate deal, II neither East nor West
had made q bid!
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FLARING UP rs FUTILE

THERE IS no point In haring
up because your partner has TAX
en- you out Of what you consider q
profitable business double. Blow
ing of steam In expressing your
dlsapproval cannot help you on
the next hand. It probably will
only get you more upset yourself,
and in addition can destroy his
equilibrium. so that on ensuing
hands your entire pair Is less
clear-thinking and efficient. And
then. suppose 1t develops that his
takeout provided your side with a
handsome profit:
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-10
Trip M'Clures
by One Tally

Moose 1872 frightened the race In
Ypsllanti City League Monday eve
ming by knocking the league lead
ing McCrure's nine to 8 in a
thriller at Recreation Park.
Berklich, hurting his first game
for the Moose, turned In a beauti-
full one-hit performance to shade
McClure's Hutchison, who allowed
only five hits.
Big Les Hall led the winners
attack with a single and double in
three tries.
Summary:
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SChhA ~ SRN~NS -
Game Tuesday
Ford vs.. Central Specially.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
Daily Prayer
FOR UNDISMAYED HEARTS

From all the ENDORSEMENTS
arund as, o God our helper and
our refuge, we turn to Thee, in
reverent worship and in earnest
prayer. We seek Thy divine Ia
vor for our dear ones in the uni
form of our Country; and for all
the forces, far and near. allied
to them. Give wisdom to our
leaders and success to our arms;
and undismayed hearts to all the
people. May no pettiness OF per-
sonal profit stain our souls or our
Country's flag. Have mercy upon
those blind ones who would exact
only individual material gain from
the worlds agony. Forgive them
their great sin, and incline their
hearts to the better way. Deliver
us all from the pettiness OF the
sway Of small things in this great
hour. Grant US the very spirit OF
christ to scantify our patriotism
and to make selfless our service.
We would lay our all upon the
altar Of God and of Country, as
we pray for hearts OF fortltude
and faith. In Thine own good time
grant us final victory, for Chrlst's
sake. Anlen.-WTE.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
Russia And Austria

While Russian troops are storming their
way into the heart of Vienna the Moscow
government broadcasts a message to Aus
trians appealing for their aid and support in
driving out the Germans and assuring them
that Russia seeks only the liberation, not
the captivity, Of their country Moscow con-
siders the Austrians as friends. There is no
thought Of acquiring Austrian territory.
Russian forces are in Austria because Aus
tria is on their way to Germany With Ger
man forces resisting, great damage is being
done in Austrian cities and particularly in
Vienna. But when the last German has been
killed or driven out, Vienna will still be Aus
trials capital, not dependency of Moscow.
This is well calculated to dispose of any
international perturbation over Russia's inten-
tons With the exception Of the Soviet re-
nunciation of the amity pact with Japan, Rus
,ia's faithful performance Of pledges is nota-
BILE. There has been some speculation and
even alarm in other capitals that Stain S
purpose might be to extend communism as
the doninent political influence in Austria as
\ reward for its liberation from the Ger.
mans. On the record, that fear may reason
ably be set aside.
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Symbols Of Barbarism

General Marshall recently said that the cap
ture Of Hitler would greatly aid In ending
organized resistance in Germany. On the
score that Hitler is the personification of Ger
man ambition his determination assuredly
would dispose Of what is left Of civilian, par
ty and army morale in that country.
The same may be said of Hrohito who,
whatever his personal deficiencies, is the
symbol of Japan's power. In his grave, the
most fanatical among Japanese leaders, and
certainly the masses Of the people Of Japan,
would know that the power of which they
boosted is but a flimsy excuse for barbarism
If either the minions of Hitler or Hirohito
could seize Washington or London they would
execute Roosevelt and King George without
conjunction.
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tack. whether economic or warlike, the Phil
ippines could not hope to survive without the
helm of major power. Because OF Its long
occupancy and understanding OF the needs
the United States is best fitted to give this
help.
The sensible and safe course would seem
ia he United States protectorate, the aim
NJ which would b to restore the islands. to
their former prosperity, expand the educa-
tional development Of the people generally,
and foster movement to prepare the is
lands for self determination as speedily as
possible
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
Philippines Protectorate

The war has wrought such havoc in the
Philippines and recovery after the war is
bound to be so slow that Filipino leaders
and probably large percentage Of the people
in the islands are questioning the ACCESSIBILITY
of demanding complete independence for
some years to come.
No one can reasonably doubt that some form
Of United States supervision during the
period Of rehabilitation would be desirable.
This need not mean outright retention, but
it ought to provide protection and materia
aid by United States.
1t will be long time before the Philip
pines can be restored to the situation pre-
vailing before the Japanese conquest and
equally long before the threat Of aggression
from one source or another can be removed.
Lett alone and exposed to any kind OF at
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Black Market Meat

Solution Of the meat shortage seems to evade
investigators. There are clues galore, but most
Of them lead to cul de sacs.
The best testimony thus far offered before
the Senate Food Investigating Committee trac-
es it to the black market. Senator Wheeler
for example, told the committee that red ra-
ton points are selling in New York at SO a
thousand, and added that the same situation
prevails "all over the country" Senator Ellen
der of Louisiana touched raw nerves by tell
ing the committee that il the people would
fight the black market they could get rid
of it overnight"
Another witness, Carl H. Wilken, economist
Of the Sioux City Raw Materials Council, Of
fered an explanation which in part may &C.
count for the meat mystery. Even before the
were consuming more meat than the coun-
try produced. Now there is larger demand
and more money with which to buy, while
the cattle acreage remains the same. He sug-
restrictions on hogs, a move which he claim
ed would result in hogs becoming heavier
before going to slaughter pens, thus provid.
ing more fat and pork per head.
Senator Byrd asked the witness If he thought
higher ceiling prices would induce farmers
to feed more cattle and produce more beef.
Mr.. Wilken replied they would do so at once.
These are the chief developments Of the in
uliry They permit the conclusion that a large
measure of responsibility for the shortage rests
upon the people, for their patronage of the
black market. The shortage has become so
acute that whatever other circumstances con-
tribute to it, consumers owe it to themselves
to abstain from black market meat Lacking
a market, operators in the black market would
soon be forced to quit business.
This clue at least deserves further explana-
ton.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
Spreading Cultural
knowledge

For the first time in the United States
by leading educators to spread knowledge
Of international culture among school children
In this country. Educational specialists from
all parts of the nation, it is understood will
collaborate in compiling text books written
for children and telling the story of culture
In other lands in easily understood terms
American children no less than American
adults need more knowledge Of culture abroad
and what it has done for civilization. The on
ried out, should have a better understanding
Of cultural development throughout the world
and with the wider vision this will bring,
be better fitted for the conduct Of life when
It's turn comes to take the helm in world
affairs.
At the same time and with equal zeal,
it would be universally advantageous if the
effort were made to inculcate knowledge of
American culture among the children of other
lands, and adults too. Unfortunately for the
most part KnOWle0SS VI Tic OIuIeu OtdteS, 1tS
life and culture, has been confined to Chaplin
slapstick movies and films depicting Western
desperadoes, with bandit gangs and racketeers
everywhere dominating the country. No falser
picture could be presented for foreign consump-
ton.
The time is ripe to spread the truth about
the United States among the populations Of
other lands. This program started by t h e
service bureau ought to be reciprocal.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
More Brickers Needed

Persons who have watched with trepedation
the steady growth Of dictatorial government
in this country will sing Justify in praise OF
the views expressed by former Governor John
W. Bricker of Ohio in an address before the
New York State Chamber Of Commerce on
the occasion of its 177th anniversary. Warn
ing that industry and business will have need
of its soundest intelligence after the war to
uproot philosophy of government alien to
our traditional way OF life" Mr.. Bricker de-
clared government by edict and regulation
had "subtly and insidiously been shackled
upon the people, and that the leaders were
determined to continue their domination after
the conflict.
He scored the Office of Price Adn1inistra-
tion which he said has created wholly un~
necessary shortage in food, and in autono-
bile tires because Of the lack of carbon-black.
One of the distressing symptoms "of the i'm
pairment Of our political health he added
'is the ability of labor racketeer like James
c. Petrillo to levy tribute from the recording
Industry for the privilege Of conducting its
business. 1T is an outrage to political de-
cency." In the same class, he added the
proposal of John L. Lewis to exact tribute
from mine operators, the revenue from which
would give Lewis and his organization the
strongest political weapon in the nation-great
wealth.
Mr.. Bricker shared Dewey's defeat in the
last presidential election. As disappointed
candidate he might be accused OF venting his
spite upon the successful administration. But
to take this attitude toward him and his ut
terances would be to discount their value,
which deserve better OF the public. He is emf
nently correct in pointing out the danger OF con-
tinued government by edict and regulation
which has done 50 much already to tear
down the bulwarks Of our traditional way OF
life and threatens to do more when the war
is over
Like all other bad habits governmental die
tation tends to increase the longer it is prac-
ticed. It is like the occasional drinker who all
too often winds up with sottishness. Unless a
check is put upon it, it will progress to
sterner controls until it gains complete DOM
nation in all fields OF endeavor previously
sacred to private enterprise.
Mr.. Bricker was beaten at the polls, but
that is no reason to turn n cold shoulder to
him. What this country needs is more valiants
of the Bricker stamp who have the courage to
speak frankly against conditions which threat
en- the nations future and its peoples indepen-
dence.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
.heLiterarY
Guidepost
By w. G. ROGERS

THE DECLARATION OF INDIE
PENDENCE: THE EVOLUTION
OF THE TEXT" by Julian P.
Boyd princeton; $3.50.
A hundred and sixty-nine years
ago next July the Continental Con-
gress adopted the Declaration OF
independence written by Thomas
Jefferson, youngest member of the
Committee of Five appointed for
that task.
The Declaration, which was ad-
dressed to the world at large, was
the explanation for the revolution
which had already been launched.
Announcing both general princi-
pies and specific causes for dis
content, it is one Of the most i'm
portant documents in English, per.
haps the most important in our
history. We should ask ourselves
why we have been content to wait
so long for an exhaustive, scholar
ly textual criticism of this momen-
tous paper, which merited exami-
nation equally on patriotic and lit
erary grounds.
This edition is a new printing
OF the brochure made for the Ii.
brary of Congress in 1943, of which
Archibald MacLeish said that the
publication may prove to be ons
Of the most important single
events in the history of the Ii
brary."
The book does not contain, ex.
cept in a partially illegiblefac-
smile , the ultimate version of the
Declaration. But you will find 9th
er invaluable facsimiles, including
that of Jefferson's rough draft.
in Boyd's opinion not the first; ar
investigation into origins and in
fuences; and a fascinating com
pariso Of various texts.
The Declaration embodias ideas
discussed constantly by Americans
in the last half Of the 18th cen
fury; the very words were in the
air. Jefferson's rough draft, with
some gularities in spelling anc
capitalization and corrections by
John Adams and Franklin, total
ed 1900 words. Congress amend
ed it to the final 1887 words.
The editor says: eff this analy.
sis of the volution Of the text sug.
gests anything, it is that the char
ter of American liberty, far from
being brought full-blown into the
world, was the result not merely
of a single authors lonely strug.
gle for the right phrase and the
telling point, but also of the TO.
cussing of many minds-among
them a few of the best that Amer.
lea ever produced."
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moment It touches bottom it crawls
along like tractor. They can go
miles to sea or miles inland, either
one.
Our packs were so heavy it was
hard to get from one boat to the
other. It took our load about 10
minutes to transfer. And then we
started the last lap, the one that
really counted.
The terrific bombardment had
completely stopped about a minute
before H-Hour. BY now almost an
hour had passed, and the ships
were again firing, spasmodically.
Small fires were burning inland
and a great cloud of black smoke
rose from the airport, up on high
ground. But the pail OF smoke and
dust which had covered the beach
had blown away, and we could
clearly see the men on shore and
the wave ahead of us landing.
We had all expected to go onto
the beach in hailstorm of tracer
bullets, mortar shells throwing
sand, and artillery shells whistling
into the water near us. And yet
we COUNT see bit of firing ahead.
We hoped it was true. We hoped.
While we were hoping, some
body toos out his canteen and had
a drink. People get awfully thirsty
as they approach beachhead. The
canteen went around. When it came
to me I took a big gulp, and al
most checked. For it wasn't water
at all but straight brandy!
During the bombardnent and all
during the landings a lone four
engined Liberator bomber flew
slowly back and forth over the
beach. We marve1ed at his audaci-
ty for he seemed an easy target
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
BY ERNIE PYLE

oKINAWA- tby Navy radio) -
The LCvP in which I rode shore
ward on Love Day morning at Oki-
nawa was 50 crowded the men just
stood against each other. knew
most of them for they were all
from the ship that brought us up.
They had been riding for an hour
before they picked us up oft the
control boat and they were soaked
to the skin from the spray.
The morning was warm and sun
shiny, yet they had all gotten very
cold just from being wet. Some
of them got the cold shakes and
couldn't stop. They joked with each
other abou. quaking with FEAR, in
stead of cold. We all smiled sort
Of sickly like.
We talked most of the way, but
can't remember much Of what
we said. We were all sort OF tenssd
up inside.
These Pacific islands have one
bad feature that we never had to
contend with in any Of the Euro
pean invasions. And that is reef
that lies just under water, three or
four hundred yards out. Hence a
boat of any size can't run up to
the beach, for it can't get over the
reef.
Consequently, we had to trans
fer again about half mile from
shore. We ran up alongside fleet
of amphtracks-amphibious trac-
tors-whi:h were waiting there for
us.
These are like big trucks, only
they're on tractors. When in the
water the tractor treads, built cup
like. prcpel the thing along. The
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
Your War; With Ernie Pyle

for ack-ack. Yet he didn't seem 10
get shot at.
Liberators are too big for car
riers to handle so it would have
had to come all the way from the
Philippines or Two Jima or Saipan.
We presumed it carried photogra-
piers. 1t seemed incongruous, lum-
boring around up there alone 80
nonchalantly.
We were musing on the Liber-
ator when suddenly the amphtrack
hit button, tilted way over on one
side as though it was going to up
set, then tilted back with big
thump that almost threw us off our
feet.
We were crossing the coral reef.
It was good crossing at that. The
water was smooth and there were
no rollers on the reef. The gods
were good to us on that invasion
day.
The weather was warm and
spring-like. The sun shone brightly
There was no wind. 1t couldn't
have been better.
From the reef on in, the amph-
track joggled and tilted as it rode
the rough coral bottom. Then at
last it climbed out of the water
and onto the sand.
We ran up about 20 feet from
the waters edge. The driver let
down the ramp that forms the rear
end of the amphtrack and we step
ped out. We were on Okinawa on
hour after H-Hour without getting
shot at and we hadn't even got our
feet wet.
The first words 1 heard on Jap
nese soil were from an incredu-
lous marine who said,
Hell, this is just like one OF
MacArrhI1r's 1andings'
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-04-10
Interpreting
The War
By KIRKE l.. SIMPSON

AAAAVAA1
The pattern of potential if not
an actual Russian-Allied race "a
seize Berchtsgaden and perhan,
Hitler himself in his Alphine lai,
is fast taking shape on the wa,
maps.
Distance conditions favor N.
Russians. Twin Red spearhead,
already deep in Austria west and
southwest of falling Vienna ara
$50 miles or less from that goal
as compared to the nearest Ameri.
can Seventh Army elements in IN.
Nuremberg sector approximately
ITS miles away.
The Moscow reported thrust q,
Russian forces due west of Vienn,
to within sight of St. Polten is ex.
pecially significant. 1t is follow.
ing the route of that autobshn
(superhighway) link which lead,
through the valley of the Donau
upper Danube) before its deflect,
soutnwestward to Salzburg, a doz.
en- miles or SO north of Bercbte..
gaden. Almost due south Of St
Polten, second Russian advance
prong is close to another Alpin.
major highway leading to Sail.
burg.
In both eases, however, III.
Russians must march through
mountain country easy to defend
while American columns closing
in toward Munich from the north.
west face no natural obstacle O,
importance except the upper
Danube.
With the Ruhr trap fully sprung
to enclose upward of 100000 en-.
envy troops and the similar en-.
circlement of another 10000 in
northeastern Holland about com.
pleted by Canadian-British troops
General Eisenhower is well on the
way toward achievement of his
main mission, total destruction Of
German armies in the west.
Through the gap between the
American and Russian forces
headed toward Berchtesgaden and
substantially equidistant from it
pass the only communication lines
still connecting Nazi troops in
Italy with Germany. Their main
rail supply except via the bomb.
battered and probably ineffective
Bremen Pass was cut by the Rus.
slams in Austria southeast OF Buda.
pest. The Bremen Pass highway
and that leading southwark from
Salzburg into Italy are about the
only means Of shutting men and
supplies through the Alpine wall
still open to the foe.
American investment of Munich
would virtually complete the isola.
ton of Italy and its Nazi garrison
as well as split off the German
forces in the Black Forest for
humiliation. That well might be
deemed a more important objec-
tive than an immediate dash to
Berchtesgaden in Allied eyes.
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The Veterans Congress

With William J. McDermott bill clerk OF
the House, announcing that more than halt
of the 5000 bills introduced since January l
have been to assist veterans OF this war, it
is suggested that the session be called The
Veterans Congress"
'eWelI, why not? If it were not for the
lob the veterans have been doing so ably, and
which the men in our armed services are
continuing, there is reason to think there
would be no congress at all, but dictator.
ship with Hitler at the top.
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Commander Kenney Plans
Talk At Propeller Club

Commander G. P. Kenney,
UsCG, of Charleston, S. C., VIII
be the principal speaker at the
monthly meeting Of the Propeller
club, Port of Wilmington, Wednes-
day night at 7 o'clock, 7. D. Love,
president, announced yesterday.
The Coast Guard officer is ex-
pected to discuss the service s
work in connection with the Amerl'
can Merchant Marine. Motion pic
lures will be shown.
Plans for observance of National
Maritime day, on May ~, will also
be discussed by the club.