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Evening star., 1946-01-20
Germans in u. ). Zone
Elect Councils Today
Ry the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
FRANKFURT, Jan. l9-Approx-
imately 100000 Germans will 60 to
the polls tomorrow in the United
States zone for their first free elec-
ton since Adolf Hitler seized
power 13 years ago.
The election, a local one, is for
the selection of town councils for
communities of less than 100000
population. There are 1000 such
communities in the American zone
but only about 1900 of them, all in
the northern province of Greater
Hesse, will vote tomorrow. The
others will ballot Sunday, January
27.
The voting will be watched closely
as an important experiment in the
military governments program of
reviving the processes of self-gov-
ernment among people who almost
have forgotten how to participate
IN the affairs of their own govern
ment. But neither German politi-
clans nor military government OFF,
cials expects the voting to disclose
much concerning Germanys politi-
cal trends, because of the local char
acter of the elections.
American occupation forces have
been instructed to keep hands off
the elections unless public disturb
ances arise which cannot be handled
by German police" The military
government wishes to give the Ger
mans the fullest opportunity to dem
onstrate their own capabilities
German politicians have protested,
and the military government has
admitted, that there have been eff
forts by known Nazis to dissuade
would-be voters. The political lead
ers, almost unanimously, also have
objected that the elections were
being held too soon to permit proper
Organization.
Evening star., 1946-01-20
{. ". Wiseman, Formerly
OF Washinqton, Dies

Edward Wallace Wiseman, So, q
native of Washington, died yester-
day at Phoenixville, Pa, where he
had lived for the last seven years.
Mr.. Wiseman, who was graduate
Of Mckinley High School, was asso-
ciated for II years with the A. T
DeSonno Co. of Philadelphia and
PhoenixviHe. Before that he was
with the Carborundum Co. of Nj
agara Falls for 13 years. His first
job was with the Bureau of Stand
ards in Washington.
Funeral services and burial will
be in Phoenixville on Tuesday.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs
Elizabeth Wiseman of Washington
his mother, Mrs. Jessie w. Wiseman
of Phoenixville; a daughter, Mrs
Jessie Broadhurst of Bethesda: q
son, John Wiseman, Phoenixyille
and six grandchildren.
Evening star., 1946-01-20

man positions were wired and
strongly fortified and that the cross
ing was not tenable.
Notwithstanding this informa-
ton (Which was in the possession
of the 5th Army commander) con-
trary to the repeated recommends
tions of the subordinate command
ers, Gen. Mark w. Clark ordered
the crossing of the Rapido at sew
eral points.
THE results of this blunder are
we'll known. The crossings were
made under the most adverse con-
ditions and required two nights to
get elements of the two combat
teams across.
Suffered 1900 Casualties.
"At daylight, the Germans shot
the bridges out behind the Seth
Division troops and began a me-
thodical destruction of our troops
The division suffered heavy casual
ties, amounting to approximately
1900 men.
ut was such colossal failure
that one of the regimental comman-
ders commented as follows: The
river was strongly defended by a
German force superior in numbers
to our attacking force. The first
attack was made at night and was
not successful. On the night be-
fore, the British attack of the south
had failed. The last attack by my
regiment was made in daylight and
was more decisively unsuccessful
than the first q
Losses from attacks of this sort
are tremendous in manpower and
material and have devastating ef-
feet upon those few troops who sur
vive them. Officers and men lost in
Evening star., 1946-01-20
Pacific Flyers Race Death
with u. 5. Sailors DAUGHTER

By the Associated Press.
HONOLULU, Jan. 19.-Army and
Navy airmen raced with death to-
day in an effort to save the Austral-
ian-born infant daughter of an
American sailor.
Officers at Hickam Field said
Mrs. Robert j. Robson and 8-weeks-
old Cherylene were due here by
plane this afternoon en- route to
San Francisco. They left Brisbane
yesterday.
Doctors say the daughter of Rob-
ert j. Robson, motor machinists IS
mate first class of Virgil, Kans.,
could not live without delicate
brain operation.
Since the baby is an American
the Army arranged to fly her from
Australia to Oahu. Here mother and
baby will transfer to a Navy plane
for the trip to San Francisco.
Robson, who met his wife while
stationed in Australia, now is on
duty in the United States.
Evening star., 1946-01-20
Ropido
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llSb TdRe.J
major strength to cope with the
Anzio attack.
Here is what the War Department
says happened:
On January 2, 1914, headquarters
of the 18th Army Group, commanded
by Gen. Sir Harold Alexander
ordered Gen. Mark Clark, command
er of the 5th Army, to begin about
January 21-22 an attack on the
German Rapido line south of Cas-
sino. The orders were to make as
strong a thrust as possible" towards
Casino and Frosinone, just before
the scheduled Anzio landing on jan
uary % to draw in any German
elements which otherwise might be
employed at the beachhead.
The 5th Army's attacking force
consisted of corps of two French
divisions on the right flank. the
British 10th Corps of three divisions
on the left and the American End
Corps, made up of the 36th and 34th
Divisions, in the center. The initial
objective of the American corps was
to take hill mass and then with
that secured, the 36th was to cross
the Rapido River.
Swift Current in River.
A Commute artillery barrage of
81 900 rounds preceded the jump
off for the Rapido crossing attempt
by two regiments moving abreast.
The river was from 40 to so feet
wide, with swift current and
banks five to six feet high.
An attempt was made to put four
bridges across. One bridge connec-
ton was made. Two companies
crossed it. Enemy fire destroyed it.
Two rifle platoons crossed in
boats, then most of a battalion got
across on foot bridge. Further
crossing attempts were unsuccess-
full. A German counterattack was
checked, but the American forces
were unable to exploit their pre-
carious bridgehead. On the night
of January 22-23 survivors of the
crossing returned.
Evening star., 1946-01-20
Philippine Liberals Pick
Roxas for Presidency
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MANILA, Jan. 19.-Manual Roxas
was nominated today for the presi-
dency of the Philippines by the lib
eral wing of the Nacionalista party
and Immediately accepted in a
speech criticizing President Segio
Osmena, his expected opponent
in the April 4 election.
Roxas and Osmena, long friends
and political allies, finally split Of
ficially last month. Osmena is re-
garded as the certain choice of the
regular wing of the Nacionalista par
ty at its nominating convention
Monday. A proposal that Roxas run
for vice president on Osmena,s ticket
failed in December.
Raising the possibility of three
way race for the presidency, leftist
groups have called a national con-
vention for January 27 to select in
dependent candidates.
Evening star., 1946-01-20
3Sth Division
(Contnued From First Page.)

the Congress of the United States
to investigate the Rapido River
flasco and take the necessary steps
to correct military system that
will permit an inefficient and mex
perienced officer, such as Gen. Mark
w. Clark, in high command to
destroy the young manhood of this
country, and to prevent future SOL
diers being sacrificed wastefully and
uselessly."
Feel Clark "Was Derelict."
Capt. A. F. Fisher of Wichita
Falls, only man to speak against
the resolution, called it "the most
absurd thing I ever heard" He
added that Gen. Clark must have
had his reasons for ordering the
Rapido crossings.
Gen. Birkhead. in seconding the
motion for adoption, said: with
the information Gen. Clark had, we
feel he was derelict in his duty
when he deliberately forced the
crossing of the Rapido River"
Gen. Birkhead declared the only
objection he had to the resolution
was that 1t was not strong enough
The men in the audience, many
now civilians and some still in the
Army, jumped to their feet to yell
approval of the resolution.
This Is the eve," the resolution
began, ''of the second anniversary
of the crossing of the Rapido River,
a military undertaking that will
go down in history as one of the
colossal blunders of the second
World War.
"The l41st and 143d Infantry
Regimental Combat Teams caught
the brunt of this holocaust. Every
man connected with this under
taking knew it was doomed to fail
ure because it was an impossible
situation.
Nazi Observation Perfect.
This Rapido River was the main
line of resistance. The German ele-
ments opposing the division had
every foot of ground covered with
flre, the high ground was all held
by Germans and observation was
perfect for them in directing the
artillery fire.
Patrols had reported that these
enemy positions were strongly held
that the area was heavily mined on
both sides of the river, and the Ger
Evening star., 1946-01-20

The local Mile O. Dimes collected
last year $4,000, of which $4,000
was distributed among the nearby
Maryland and Virginia counties.
Evening star., 1946-01-20
MonviIIe and 9th Wife
Separate After 5 Weeks
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-After a
marriage of five weeks, Thomas F.
Tommy" Manville, jr., 81, and his
eighth wife, the former Georgina
Campbell, 81, will seek a Nevada
divorce, Irwin Miness, attorney for
Manville. said today.
The attorney said Mrs. Manville
left the couples home in nearby New
Rochelle today for an unannounced
destination. He added it was not
known who would seek the divorce
Evening star., 1946-01-20
Justices Bottle in Court
IOver Marriage Business
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
VANCOUVER, Wash.-This citys
profitable marriage industry pro-
duced legal battle over who had
the right to sanction the "I dos" in
the busy downtown district.
Justice Paul Elwell filed suit for
$4,000 damages, charging that JUS
tice I. c. Gaspard opened up busi-
ness across the street and was cut
ting in on his downtown business.
Superior Court ruled Justice Gas
pard belonged out in a war hous-
ing project and granted a temper
ary restraining order.
Evening star., 1946-01-20

the Rapido River crossing cannot be
replaced and the combat efficiency
of regiment is destroyed"
Walker at Reunion.
Capt. Fisher, arguing against the
resolution, said: THE 36th was out
numbered from Salerno through
Rome"
Maj. Gen. Fred L. Walker, division
commander at the time of the Ra-
pido engagement, attended the re-
union. He refused comment on the
resolution itself, but defended the
right of the men to ask the Con-
gressional inquiry. He said he had
not taken part in preparing the reso-
luton.
Hundreds of 36th members, vet
erans of both World Wars, attended
the reunion.
IL Left Out of 184.
+, Among those speaking for the
resolution were Col. Dave Frazier of
Houston, Division Chaplain Herbert
McCombie of Boston, and Capt.
Zerk Robertson of Abilene, Tex, who
commanded a rifle company in both
river crossings.
Capt. Robertson said that of his
company of 184 men, only II were
left after the attack.
| More than 1000 veterans were
officially registered at the reunion
and it was estimated that at least
another 1000 were in attendance.
Mr.. Phinney, formerly a lieuten-
ant colonel, in urging that the reso-
luton be passed, said The initial
intelligence indicated the crossing
had little, if any, chance of success" :"
"Gross Negligence" Charged.
Gen. Birkhead, who was comman-
der of the division at the time it
was called into active duty and who
now is practicing law in San An
tonic, said he had tried to follow the
movements of the division from
Salerno and that he had talked to
many persons returning from serv-
ice with the 36th overseas.
There was gross negligence and
inef1ciency in the high command"
Gen. Birkhead charged. He added
that by high command he meant
Gen. Clark and that the gross
negligence and inefficiency" in ques-
ton was responsible for killing
more Texas men than the Germans
were"
Chaplain McCombie said mo man
who was with the 36th Division in
Italy will be satisfied until the cues
tions in our minds are answered. I
support the resolution"
Gen. Birkhead, who holds the
Meritorious Service Medal from
Texas for distinguished service in
the National Guard, was one of the
organizers of the American Legion
and from 1881 to 1888 was presi-
dent OF the National Guard Asso-
citation Of the United States.
He was credited with reorganizinp
the 36th Division, Texas National
Guard, after the World War.
Evening star., 1946-01-20
Fiiibuster
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correcting the journal of Thurs
days session. The gag rule can't
be invoked against that, the book
says.
Still debating a motion to insert
the text of the chaplain's open
ing prayer, the Southerners may
get a respite tomorrow when the
Presidents budget-state of the
Union message is read.
The proposal to extend Senate
sessions from II am. to 6 pm
brought quick rejoinder from Sen
ator Russell, Democrat, of Georgia,
who declared Southerners will be
there, and if they want 24-hour
sessions that's all right with U.S."
Evening star., 1946-05-08

Bar Association, who were guests
Of the society, also heard Mr.. West
outline the history and functions
of his Office.
He explained the ordinary city
would not have, as does the District,
Public Utilities Commission, a
superintendent of insurance, Sys-
tenn of penal institutions, a depart
ment for registering and titling of
automobiles and the issuance, sus-
pension and revocation of operators
permits. And boards for the licen-
sing and regulation of physicians,
dentists and certain other classes
Of occupations or professions.
Traces Three Periods.
Mr.. West said that although the
history of the corporation counsers
office begins with the year 1871,
the first period in the history of the
Office runs from 1902, when the City
of Washington was incorporated, to
1924. Before 1924 there was no posi-
ton similar to the corporation
counsel. Attorneys were employed to
represent the city from time to time
and it was customary to request the
United States Attorney Generals
opinion on legal matters.
The second period began in 1924
when a position called the city at
torney was authorized by resolution
of the City Council, and the third
period started in 1871 when the Dis
trict became a municipal corpora
ton, Mr.. West said.
Mr.. West highlighted his talk with
interesting cases in the early days
in this area and paid tribute to the
work done by his staff, whose duties
fall in five major categories. They
are: The writing of opinions, con-
sideration of claims filed against the
District, litigation, legislation and
public relations.
Discusses Booths Motives.
J. Ninian Beall, descendent of one
of the original owners of the
Georgetown section of Washington,
spoke on "Why Booth Killed Lin
coin"
His discussion touched on eight
identifiable theories as to why
Booth killed Lincoln. He particu-
larly stressed two of the theories
"A Confederate acting on his own
responsibility" and Booth killed
Lincoln to avenge the death of
John Yates Beall."
"On the present record" he said,
these two theories taken in COM
bination may supply the answer
to why Booth killed President Lin
coin. The present record may be
supplemented at some future time.
F. Regis Noel, president of the
Columbia Historical Society, con-
Quoted the meeting.
Evening star., 1946-05-08

exercises the functions of one, the
work of the corporation counsel's
office includes many duties of the
attorney general of State as we'll
as those of city solicitor, Cor
poration Council Vernon E. West
told members of the Columbia His
torical Society last night at the
organizations 348th meeting in the
Mayfower Hotel.
Many members of the District
Milford chronicle., 1946-11-29
VETERANS NEWS

Insurance: Larsed Insurance
Policies may be reinstated by pay
ing only two monthly premiums to
the Veterans Administration. Ply
sical examinations are not required
ii the Policies are reinstated before
February l, 1947, provided the vete-
ran is in as good health as at the
time the policy lapsed
Monday, November II. 1916 was
observed throughout the Nation as
Armistice Day. Twenty-elght years
ago World War ! came to a sue
Cessful or rather a winning termi-
nation. Since that time how many
times have you veterans Of that
conflict paused to consider whether
your sacrifices were in vain, or
whether some good was realized in
order to make this better world in
which to live
August s, 1945, another event Of
even greater significance was OBJ
served, and it is the problem OF 15,-
100000 Veterans of World War ii
to pause and consider Whethcr
their sacrifices are to be in vain, or
whether by their combined efforts
and thinking that the many prob
lens confronting us today will he
satisfactorily solved. The cOntinu-
ing struggle, with its enormous toll
Of human lives must be eliminated
and the problem of how to live in
peace and serenity with our World
Wide neighbors must be solved. 1t
is big job. but the size of the job
has never daunted the spirits OF
people, willing to give and take
live and let live. and trust and
abide in the decisions of those
chosen to lead and direct us to a
better way Of life.
November II. 1918, Armistice Day
May 8, 1945. We Day
August IA. 1945, VI Day
Milford chronicle., 1946-11-29

Bridgeville who turned in $2,349.
Members include: James Culver,
Robert jefferson, Thomas Hansen,
Ralph Davis and Earl White.
Memorial plaques have been es-
tablished by Roland H: Beauchamp
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. Henry Elfreth
in memory of Miss Anna Z. Alfreth,
Clarence f. Jewell in honor of Ver-
tie Jewell. Other memorial gifts
were by J. Clayton Kirby, G. Carl
March, Clyde Nelson, Ann w. Hugg,
r. n. and Temple Lodge A. f. and
A. Nj. No 9.
A plaque in memory of First
Lieutenant Orlando ID. Greenly was
established by David T.. and Mar
garet n. Greenly as was one in
honor of Mary f. Hollis established
by J. William Hollis Jr.
A secretary's office in the second
floor of the maternity wing was es-
tablished in memory of Theron r.
Hanley by his son. Thomas G.. Han
ley A stair hall on the first floor
of the Nurses residence was es-
tablished in memory Of COmman-
der Robert w. KesSler by Mrs.
Mary Smith Kessler. Two private
rooms in the maternity wing were
established in memory of Anna
Causey and Maria Causey Richards.
A private room was established by
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl COllell.
A Nurses station in the materni-
ty wing was established as a men,
Orial to the memory of Martha and
Tilghman Davis and Mary Ben
jamin Flaherty by BERTHE and Ora
w. Davis. A room in a supervisors
suite in the Nurses Home was es-
tablished by N. B. Downing and
Co. while a nurses room was es-
tablished by the Delaware Impor-
ters Inc.
Milford chronicle., 1946-11-29
OrchdrdiSts Advised On
Fall Disease Control

Delaware peach growers are ad-
vised of peach leaf curl and peach
brown rot control practices which
should be followed this fall in the
latest issue of Orchard Spray
Notes, prepared by the depart
ments of pathology and entomology
of the University of Delaware and
distributed by the Extension Ser
vice and the State Board of Agri-
culture.
According to the notes dormant
sprays can soon be applied safely
on peaches for the control of leaf
curl disease. Fall spraying is re-
commended whenever possible be-
cause weather conditions, or pres
sure of other work in the spring
may prevent spraying.
For peach leaf curl alone grow
ers are advised to apply liquid lime
sulfur, seven gallons per 100 gal
Ions OF spray, or Bordeaux 4-4-100.
For peach leaf curl and moderate
control of San Jose scale and red
mite. apply liquid lime sulfur, 10
gallons of spray.
Brown rot was destructive dur
ing the 1916 season. This means
that there is aheavy crop of num-
mics Ill the orchards that will carry
the fungus over winter. In view of
TINS. brown rot may be a serious
problem in 1947 if weather condi-
tions are favorable for it's develop
ment.
TO prevent a possible serious
Milford chronicle., 1946-11-29
ANGOLA GRANGE BANQUETS

The members of Angola Grange,
with their guests, held their annual
turkey supper, with all the Fix
ms" at the Marsh Camp, Rehoboth,
On Wednesday evening, November
20, with a large attendance.
The dining room was very tasti-
ly and lavishly decorated with au-
tumn flowers and streamers of
green ivy, the table with cOlored
tissue paper, flowers, ivy, and
flamming candles.
Worthy Master Everett F. War
ringtOn welcomed the guests and
members to the pre-Thanksgiving
board.
The lecturer, Mrs. Bertha B.
Marsh, later presented an interest
ing program, the finale being hu-
morous playlet entitled THAT Hir-
ed Man." rendered by Howard Da-
Wis and Mr.. and Mrs. Apollo kiel-
basa.
The next meeting, December 2,
will feature the election of officers
for 1947, prior to the celebration Of
the Christmas party, which will in
clude a candle service, also distri-
button of gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1946-11-29
REBEkAH LODGE NOTES

The Margaret c. Pyle Rebekah
Lodge met in regular session on
Thursday evening with Mrs. Elsie
Nelte presiding, with a very good
attendance of officers and men,
bers.
Plans were made to hold card
and bingO party on the evening of
December 5, at s p. m, to which
the public is cordially invited, ben
eft of the lodge. This will be held
in the banquet hall.
A very short business meeting
will be called in the temple at 7:30
O'Clock, this being the regular hour
for opening during December
January. and February.
Mrs. Neite announced the chair
man of different committees as
follows: Ways and Means, Mrs
! Helen Beswick, with Mrs JohT
! LOngbOtham, treasurer, and Mrs
! Mamie Haggett, secretary; public
ity, Mrs. Nettie F. Jester; flowers
Mrs Lena Scott and Mrs. Maggie
DerricksOn; cards, Mrs. Mablt
leHudHlcI, ldDle CLOUDS, MIS-. Oll
via Abbott; visiting committee
Mrs. J. w. Willis and Mrs. Howard
r. Moore. Chairlady for Decem
Der social committee, Mrs. Laur;
Davidson.
Walter Stevenson was reported
improving after having had an op
Grafton for appendicitis in the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital All mem
bers We're asked to send cards t.
Mr. Stevenson.
After the business session al
were invited to the banquet hal
where delicious refreshments wer
served and a social hour whel
games and stunts were enjoyed un
der the direction of Miss Alic
RrCWn.
The next regular meeting vii
be held on December 5, at 1870 o
clock in the temple. Cards an
bingo in the banquet hall at s |
m. Prizes and refreshments.
Milford chronicle., 1946-11-29
Sussex County League
Has Begun Practice
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Col. Carlton B. Shaffer, of Reho-
both and Leslie TimmOns, of Mills
boro. The board of directors Will
meet later this week and name d
secretary-treaSurer, and schedule
Of the games will be released fol-
lowing the meeting. With the ex-
ceptiOn of the Fort Miles tits, all
games in the league will be played
on high school basketball courts,
on Monday, and Thursday evenings
of each week. The cOurtmen Will
play each opponent four games
each for a total of twenty-four
games in the league season. Tenta-
tive plans call for pOst-season
games with other leagues on the
Eastern Shore.
The teams comprising the League
are Delmar, Georgetown, Lord
Baltimore, Fort Miles, Millsboro,
ard RehObOth Beach.
In conjunction with George
towns entry into the Sussex BaS
ketball League, d movement has
been inflated for the organization
of an Athletic Association for the
purpose of fostering athletics in
the community.
All civic and fraternal and other
organizations are being invited to
send representatives to meeting
to be held in the local high school
gymnasium this evening, Friday,
November 20. at eight o'clock. The
general public has also been invited
to attend.