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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
New York Stocks

New York, Oct. 17-AP-Mild
price irregularity continued to rule
in today's stock market.
Bullishness persisted over taxes,
initiation symptoms. earnings and
dividends but the lengthy drive to
eight.year peaks without a worth.
while technical correction accen-
tuated investment caution. Mum
erous customers, consequently,
stood aside or trimmed accounts TO
await possibly better purchasing
opportunities.
While assorted iavorites manag.
ed to add fractions TO point or so,
decliLes were plentiful near mid.
day. Dealings tapered following
a moderately active opening.
AT tops for the year or longer
were Curtiss- Wright "a" and Elec-
trio Power & Light. Ahead at
intervals we're Santa Fe, Baltimore
& Ohio. Sears Roebuck, American
Telephone, Eastman Kodak and
International Harvester. Back.
ward were U. S. Steel. Bethlehem.
Southern Pacific, Sperry. Kenne-
colt, General Electric and Union
Carbide. Commonwealth & South.
ern was about unchanged on blocks
running TO $4,000 shares.
Bonds and commodities were a
trifle uneven.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
Pick of the dir Today

National Broadesstlno Company
RED NETWORK-WLW 700. WV
$50. WMAQ go.
ABC NETWORK - WXYZ 1870,
VIVIAN 1880
Columbia Broadeastlnp Company
WIZ $50. WBBM $50. WCKY 1880,
WFBM 1860, VICAR 1880. WBNS.
1860 WDOD 1910.
Mutual Bros dcastlns Company
RED NETWORK - CKLW 500,
WJBK 1890. WGN 720.
Tonight
NBC-s-Mr. and Mrs. North:
9:30-District Attorney:
10:00-Kay Kyser from Halloran
Hospital.
CBS-S-Jack Carson Comedy;
9:00-Frank Sinatra Show,
9:30-Ann Sothern's Maisle;
10:30-Andrews Sisters and Soph-
lie Tucker.
ABC-7:30-Lone Ranger;
s:30-Fishlng and Hunting:
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
StOrk Calls

Daughter, to Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man Bechtel, 536 Ecorse Rd., at
Boyer Hospital October II: weight
six pounds, thirteen ounces.
Son, to Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
Belts, 2s43 Ford Dam Rd., at Boyer
Hospital Oct II; weight nine
pounds thirteen ounces.
Daughter, TO Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lanoue. 500 Stanley St.. at Boyer
Hospital October l6; weight seven
pounds, nine ounces.
Son. to Mr.. and Mrs. Noel Avery,
S225 Mexican Rd., Willis. at Boyer
Hospital October l6; weight ten
pounds, seven and one half ounces,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17

Thursday
NBC-l2 noon-Words and Music:
AIS p. m.-Stella Dallas:
6:l5-Echoes OF Tropics;
S:00-Burns and Allen;
9:30-Jack Haley:
CBS-1l:15 a. m.-Second Hus.
band;
dollhouse Party;
6:15-Patti Clay toms song;
S:30-FBI in Peace and War:
11:l5-Discussion Jobs Enough
to Go Around:
ABC-12:3 0-Farm and Home;
3:30-Ladies Be Seated,
6:00-Walter Herman;
10:30-A.A.F. Program:
MBS-1l:15 a. m.-Elsa Maxwell;
2:30 p. m.-Queen for a Day;
4:30-Melody Half-hour;
7:45-Inside OF Sports:
10:00-Better Half QUIZ. new
time.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
CHARGES MISUSE OF POWER

Ann Arbor, Oct. For the sec
ond time in the past two months,
the city board OF appeals was
charged with overstepping its auth
GRITTY. Mrs. Helen Cotton protest
ed to the city council Monday that
her request for permission to build
an apartment building at 800 s.
Thayer St, was rejected by the
board without grounds.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
HOSEA ARTHUR STRETCH

Ann Arbor, Oct. 17-Funerad ser.
vices for Hosea Arthur Stretch,
"a, 1447 Broadway, who died sud
denly at the home OF his mother,
Mrs. Maud Stretch. Raisin Town
ship, Lenawee County, will be in
Tecumseh. Thursday. with Rev.
James c. Murdoch officiating.
Mr.. Stretch Is survived by his
wife, Delight: a daughter. Carol;
and son, Thomas, at home: his
mother; two brothers. Pfc. Carl
ton. Philippines, and JEFF. Tecum.
sch; ane a sister, Mrs. Marian S.
John, Ypsiland.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
BUS SERVICE

Ann Arbor-AP-"Plans are 60
ing forward for the establishment
of a shuttle bus service between
University OF Mlchigan's campus
and the Willow Run housing prof.
ect, the buses to be used to trans
port veterans attending the school,"
Robert P. Briggs, University vice
president. reported today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
HALT CONDEMNATION

Detroit--lNS-The northwest air.
port site apparently was a dead
issue" today following the common
councils Ave to three vote to halt
condennations proceedings OF land
at Wyoming and Eight Mile Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
MRS. Able M,LouTH

Ann Arbor. Oct. 17-Funeral SER
vices for Mrs. Abbie McLouth, Sc,
who aied at her home. Monday,
will be Thursday afternoon at the
Muehlig Chapel, at 1880 p. m, with
Rev. James Brett.Kenna officiating.
Mrs McLouth is survived by i've
daughters: Mrs. ROLAND Rains,
Rogers City; Misses Mabel, Bess,
and Olive, Ann Arbor; and Miss
Florence, Kalamazoo.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
YpSiIanti Briefs
Get Thelr RIrda

Get Their Birds
William Bassett DR.. c. c. Wes-
colt, B. J. Soyey, tramped a long
way for their quota OF pheasants
but they got II in the vicinity OF
Sebewaing. Others reported 20 have
brought home a pheasant are DR.. j.
J. Woods, Roscoe Smith, Elmer Pc
tiers, Bert Harrison, John Max. d.
NJ. Silkworth, Lawrence Arnet.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
PRODUCE
prices Grocery
Deaths
JOSEPH E. SCOTT

Joseph F. Scott passed away
Monday following a brief illness.
He was the son OF James and
Eliza Scott, born in Sumpter
Township June 10, 1870.
He is survived by several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thurs
day afternoon at 2:30 from the
Stevens and Bush Funeral Home.
Burial will take place In Highland
Cemetery.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
In the Sick Room

The condition OF Olin E. Ring.
% z. Cross St, who was rushed
to Boyer Hospital over a week ago
with an acute attack OF appended.
tbs, has been announced to be i'm.
proving steadily.
Donald Ring, 97S Ecorse Rd.. is
IN Boyer Hospital under obserya.
ton.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17

S:SO-Pages of Melody.
MBs-s-Music Half-Hour;
s:30-Bert wheeler Comedy;
10:00-New time for Ralph Slater.
hypnotist.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17

FLOWING UP Nursery-Ever.
green's sl.00 and up. A. A. Nursery,
Island Drive by Island, Ann Arbor.
Open every day. Adv. 1020S'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
Vegetables


BEANs-Green, No. l. $500 $40
bu.
REETs-No. I, $500 doz. behs.. &.
CABBAGE-No. /, 50-65c.
CARROTS-No. /. 65-75c doz. bchs.
CELERY-Root No. 1, 60-soc doz'
punches.
coRN-No. ], 75c-s1.25 s dozen
sack.
cAULIFLowER-No. /, 31.25-l.6o
bu.
cUCUMBERs-No. l slIcerS, $3.50
800 bu.
DiLL-NO. /. 5O-65c per dol. bchs
lunches.
DRY ONIONS No. l, S1.76 zoo
so Id. sack.
GREEN ONIONS No. l. 75c-s1.oO
doz. bchs.
LETTUCE leaf. 4-5c ID.
POTATOES-New. No. /. s2.50-2.65
100 ID. sack.
PARSLEY-Curly. No. /, so Csc
doz. bchs.
PARSNIPS-No. 1. Sl.25-1.5o II bu
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17

ROME-UP-The entire crew Of
a four engined United States Army
bomber lost their lives when the
plane crashed today in one or
Naples main thoroughfares
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17
EGGS

Michigan graded eggs in case lots
fob. Detroit.
Whites-Grade AA: large 81;
Grade A: extra large 561a-57; large
541s-55; medium 491z-5O; small 49,
40l5. Grade B: large 40.
Browns-Grade A: large 541a-55;
medium so; small 40.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-17

HOGS salable 400: full steady;
barrows and gifts mostly at $500
ceiling; most sows S1425 and
S14.10: stays largely $14.10.
CATTLE salable 1000. Fresh re-
ceipts largely native truckins,
cows predominating; only few
loads carried from Monday: all
classes active, firm; spots higher
on bulls; these mostly so up for
week. Part load good to choice
SAT ID. native yearling steers
1850; short load around 1,025
steers $l5.S5; other sales common
and medium native steers and
yearlings $l0.O0I5.O0; scattering
common and medium beef cows So
Sl150; odd head $1,000; most can
uers and cutters s7.00-s.50; COM
mon and medium sausage bulls So
IL; few good heavies to $ll.50; beef
medium sausage bulls $9.00-ll.OO:
few good heayies to s11.50; beef
bulls scarce: late Monday, short
load good and choice 43O ID. stock
steer calves 1880.
CALVES salable 400. Firm; good
and choice vealers topped and
bulked at $500; common and me
dunn mostly $1200-16.00; culls $40
down; medium and good around
45O Id. heavy calves $500.
SHEEP salable 1900. Lambs act
i've. strong to Csc higher; better
grades at advance. Sheep firm;
bulk good and choice native lambs
$l425.14.5O; top s14.5O rather
freely: medium and good lambs
s13.OO-140O; common $l1.50-12.5O;
culls ranged $6.00-1000; bucks dis
counted s1.0O; good and choice fat
ewes mostly s6.OO-6.5O; common
and medium $4.50-5,50; few culls
around $500 down.
Chicago-AP-LiQuidation was
predominant in the early grain fu'
lures market trading today and
prices generally sagged under the
dumping OF overly heavy holdings
The December and May deliver
les OF wheat alone showed fraction
al strength but the general reees'
sion was attributed in part to dis
appointment over the fact that
nearby wheat had failed to reach
ceiling prices in a steady market
raise during recent weeks.
Trade was brisk at the opening
but soon quieted with some buying
strength appearing on the breaks
An increase in the visible oats sup
ply and recession OF cash oats
prices also were sighted by ana
lysts as a factor in the decline.
Near the end OF the first hour
wheat was 4 higher to b/S lower
than yesterdays close, corn was II
to 4 lower. oats were u TO y low
err, rye was a to 7IS lower, and
barley was unchanged to u lower.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
Paper Industry
Seeks $500 Men

Michigan needs $500 men TO
fill openings in its wood pulp and
paper industries, Edward L. Cush-
man. state director OF the United
States Employment Service. an
nounced Saturday.
Cushman said that contracts
employing l.500 prisoners of war
in the industry have been can
celed because the work should 90
10 some of Michigan's 300, 900 I'M
employed persons.
Rates OF pay do not compare
with industrial war wages, Cush-
man pointed out. but overtime is
paid at the rate Of time and a
half. Timber workers and fall
ers' can make from So 10 SIC
a day under only average" con-
ditions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
City Urged to Use
Willow Run Port
Answers All Needs,
Frazer Declares

Selection OF the 944-acre Willow
Run Airport as 1.-THE most efficient
and immediate solution" TO the
city's commercial airfield problem
was urged today by Joseph w.
Frazer. president of the Kaiser
Frazer Corp, and Graham-Paige
Motors. -
In a letter TO Mayor Jeffries,
Frazer asserted that the Willow
Run field is one of the most CON-
plete and modern in the world.
"Willow Run IN only As min
utes from Cadillac Square," said
Frazer. with the cooperation
OF the airllnes. limousine service
from downtown Via the mag
nificent boulevard expressway
could be provided ut a minimum
of cost.
"Willow Run il an airport
which any city In the world
would be proud TO call its own.
The city government could ac-
quire IL at no Immediate SUBJ
stantial expense for construction
OF facilities"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
Bus Strike Hits


BOSTON. Oct. y dNS)-
Transportation in 20 Massachu-
setts cities and towns was tied up
today as 1875 bus drivers and
mechanics OF the Eastern MasSa-
chusetts Street Railway Co.
walked off the job in an unau-
thorized strike.
Gov. Tobin considered invoking
his war emergency powers 10 in
sure transportation.
The strikers demand % cents
an hour raise for all employees
based on 40-houT week. Trustees
Of the railway said the demand
would cost the company 81 ,040. 900
a year and would bring the scale
for bus drivers 10 SIPS an hour,
the highest in the country.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
Barber Shop 0udrtets
SinQ Next Saturday

The nations top barber shop
.quartets will harmonic at Ma
sonic Temple next Saturday. Car
roll p. Adams. international sec
rotary Of the Society for the
Preservation and Encouragement
OF Barber Shop Quarrel Singing in
America, has announced. The 1915
and 1914 SPEBSQSA champions.
and second, third. fourth and fifth
place 1915 quarters will be on
the program.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
Join The House-of-the-Month Club

See the House-of-the-M Month for Oct.
a new Ranch House. See all I've O ne d., .ri
homes Get valuable lifow We. '|.." ri
help on r'.. "' .lGs
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
Air Forces
Stage Show
Power Is Keynote
Of Wright Exhibit
BY sILER FREEMAN

WRIGHT FIELD, O.. Oct. 13--
The greatest show on earth"
opened here today in the $780,
100000 scientific wonderla n d
where American airpower was
born.
The amazing place, where the
Wright Brothers first conducted
their experimental fights that
led to Kittyhawk. is the scene OF
the Army Air Forces first fair.
Under 5000 square feet OF
canvas is housed a vast display
of fantastic things - radio con-
trolled bombs, television bombs.
radio guided planes-stuff such
as no comic-strip artist or script
writer even dared TO dream about.
KNERR IN COMMAND
Host at this two-day affair, that
took a months preparation of
the giant staff that makes Wright
Field tick. is the Air Technical
Service Command. of which Maj.
Gen. Hugh j. Knerr is chief.
The Sprawling installation that
made possible the mightiest air
force in the world was opened 10
the public for the first time. and
thousands accepted the invitation.
The fair, which makes the Bar
mum and Bailey boast seem
empty by comparison. actually
opened Friday when 1900 high
government officials. army Of
fcers, radio and press represent
atives were permitted TO get a
preview. All went away with one
opinion:
This should be a lasting exhibit.
II could not very well be. but
every man, woman and child in
the nation would be thrilled 10
see the sights put on display.
/ II is not without a purpose. in
addition TO amazing the onlook-
ers. II Is 10 make every taxpayer
realize and accept the motto of
the ATSC:
''Tomorrow's air might must
be planned today"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
DRIVE DOWNTOWN

Use our convenient parking lot
located on Wayne street, Just one
half block off Michigan avenue, one
block from our main store. Up to 2
hours parking without charge when
you make a purchase. regardless Of
the amount. Free. unlimited parking
time at our Dearborn store.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
"a Hour Comfort and STYLE!

Good looks and comfort by day and splendid sleep
ing comfort at night. Modern design with solid round
end upholstered arms. col spring seat and
back. 1t opens easily to make comfortable double bed.
With bedding compartment. Covered in attractive
multcolored plaid tapestry. Mattress pad to fit is in
Guided for extra comfort. It's practical, where
extra bedroom is needed and where space is precious.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14

A $4,000 Accident Insurance
policy for only Soc payable each
8 months, protection available
ONLY to new or old regular
daily home delivered Detroit
Times subscribers. Dial Cherry
$500 for additional information.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
OPEN AN ACCOUNT

You'll find . Peoples &C.
count handy 10 have year
in and year out. Open a
3o-day Charge Account or
a Credit Aeeount-you pay
No Interest or Carrying
Charge on anything except
a few electric appliances.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
ROBOT PLANE CRASHES

WRIGHT FIELD, DAYTON,
o.. Oct. - UNS)-The army's
first public showing OF its pilot
less radio-controlled airplane in
action ended in disaster today,
with the robot ship crashing in
an attempt TO land
The remotely-controlled plane
was caught in a cross wind with
in 10 feet OF the runway of
Patterson Field. II had made an
inter-city hop from Lockbourne
army air base near Columbus 10
Wright Field.
The robot ship, Culver Cadet,
nosed into the runways, breaking
its wooden propeller and damag-
Ing the landing gear.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
HIGH ANGLE BOMB

Then there is the Roc bomb.
which has both radio and tele-
vision BY which II is remotely
controlled. II is called high
angle" bomb.
One Of these fantastic bombs
Is still kept under wraps This
must be the one on which only
the address is needed
But even more impressive is
the display Of high-powered en-
gines.
Among these Is the Lycoming
36-cylinder job that brings horse
power up TO 5000. The engines
on the B-29 are 2,200-hp.
Wright has a 42-cylinder engine
on display. This is for pursuit
planes. Pratt g. Whitney's con-
tribution is a 35-cylinder Wasp
Major for big bombers.
And our own Chrysler Corp.
has developed a l6-cylinder liquid
cooled job that came bit late
for this war. 1t was 10 have gone
into the PAT Thunderbolt.
Jet engines are also prominent,
and jet planes. Gas turbines are
on display, A prototype of jet
plane on show has the pilot in a
prone position, guiding the ship
with feet and hands.
One OF the innovations shown
Is a pilotless glider that is hooked
10 a bomber 10 carry reserve
supply OF fuel. After the fuel Is
used up from 1t, it can be cut
loose.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-14
ALREADY oUTMODED

Because. despite the wonder Of
the weapons on display. many for
the first time. they are already
outmoded or improved upon.
Several u. s. senator's, after
viewing the fair, made public
statements that they were return
ing TO Washington 20 demand mil
lions 10 carry on the experiment
tation and testing which was
represented by the planes, engines
and devices on display today
There was. for instance. tn Q
"Azon bomb" a rsdio-controlled
missile which had been used
secretly against linear targets.
like bridges and railroads, espe-
cially in the China India. Burma
theater.
This bomb has = receiving set
built into Il by which the bonn
barber can guide II from his ship
into the target. A fare in the rear
allows him 10 keep track OF the
bombs flight, which he corrects
by radio.
Then there Is the glider bomb,
with a range Of Is miles at 10000
feet. II carries a television trans
mitter in II. Pictures are trans
mitted TO the mother ship which
permits radio steering by the
bombardier.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-02-26
7 renton Honor
Students Named

Mary Lou Rudesin and Anita
Minor are two Slocum- Truax high
school students who will share the
highest honors in the schools 1914
IS graduating class.
Miss Rudesill will be the valedic-
torian and Miss Minor will be the
Salutatorian. Mary Lou had an
average Of 293 and Anita's was 29O.
The latter is on a College prep
course while Miss Rudesill is taking
6 Commercial course.
Juanita Mullen, another CONNER
cial student, ranked third in scho-
lastic honors with an average of
2.Se. The fourth, fifth and sixth
places were taken by boys, Francis
Klaes, Dick Clauss and Donald Phe-
Ian, respectively.
The announcement of the honor
students was released Thursday by
William Taylor, high school princi-
pal.
Mr. Taylor stated that % per cent
Of the class had B average or
better while "a per cent carried a
c average. The class medium was
Isl honor points.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-02-26
Trenton Benefit Concert
Declared Huge Success

The benefit concert, under the
sponsorship of the Trenton Music
club at the Richard Hedke home on
Riverside Drive, Trenton, was pro-
nounced a definite success. Pro-
ceeds, which totaled up to ITS dol
lars, will go to the State Fedora
ton of Music clubs war fund for
the purpose of buying plastic limbs.
1t is expected that the total will
exceed the amont of 200 dollars since
donations are still coming in, &C
cording to Virginia Haining, preSi-
dent of the club.
Guests artists of the affair were
Mrs. Aaron Simmons, pianist and
Thelma Newell, violinist. They were
introduced by Eugene Kaiatla, pro-
gram chairman.
The table was beautifully done
with an arrangement Of spring
flowers In an oblong crystal bowl
flanked on either side by lighted
ivory taperS in crystal holders. Mrs.
Eber Yost and Miss Grace Award
presided at the table for the serv-
ing of the refreshments following
the lovely concert.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-02-26
Air Force Acts
to Save Rubber

WRIGHT FIELD, O.-AAF per-
sonnet throughout the world have
launched a big-scale drive to con-
serve the nations critical supply of
rubber. 1t was announced today by
1t Gen. william s. Knudsen, direc-
tor Of the Air Technical Service
Command.
The ATSC has been charged with
the responsibility of coordinating
the rubber conservation activities of
all AAF commands and air forces,
both in this country and overseas.
Gen. Arnold. Chief of the AAF,
recently estimated that a Is per
cent reduction in the use of airplane
tires. tubes and other rubber equip
ment could be accomplished" Gen.
Knudsen said. Through this new
conservation program, we hope to
effect an even greater saving-prob-
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-02-26

- Support the Work Pile Plan -
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-02-26

ably IS per cent-or even as much
as so per cent on some items"
According to the Also rubber CO.
ordinator, increased tactical de-
mands in every theatre have made
the present airplane tire situation
worse than it has been at any time
since Pearl Harbor. Its major
problem that can be solved only
through the about cooperation Of
everyone concerned" he said, be
cause it takes rubber-lots of rubber
to keep AAF planes flying"
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-02-26
Ack Ack is Right
Hand of Doughboy
Hegedus Now With
Troops in Alps

9Th ARMY GROUP, France
Playing a leading role in the or
ganization of a vast network of de-
lenses in the French Alps along the
Franco Italian frontier, an Engi-
neer Combat Battalion of the 44th
Anti-aircraft Artillery Brigade
part Of 1t. Gen. Jacob L. Devers'
9Th Army GROUPS gaining rep
utation as ''the doughboys' right
hand"
In its present position In the
French Alps, the men of the battal-
ion are fighting the bitter weather
with a fortitude that Is comparable
to their ability as combat engineers.
Through some of the most diff
cult fighting terrain In the world
twisting mountain trails, snow-cov-
cred ridges, and innumerable points
that are "naturals" for enemy am
bushes - these Combat Engineers
have cleared minefields, construct
ed by-paSseS, repaired roads and
constructed bridges to facilitate
troop movements. At the same time,
guarding against any possible Ger
man. counter attacks, mines are
laid, barbed-wire entanglements are
stretched along strategic places, and
bridges and roads are prepared for
demolition.
Commanded by Major willard
White, 2519 Harris Blvd. Austin,
Teas, the battalion is a compare
tive newcomer to the battlefields
of Europe. However, intense train
ing in all types Of bridge-building.
assault-boat crossings, and infantry
tactics have given 1t foundation for
coping with almost any kind of
enemy action.
Members Of the Engineer Combat
Battalion include Pfc. Steven T.
Hegedus, lit Cora.