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staging area tents echoed with the sounds of clicking dice and heated bull sessions, Marseille underwent its second "France for the French" day as dateless mademoiselles lined up in front of theaters and sconced on page 4 ALL DELTA 80-POINTERS TO LEAVE IN NEXT 8 DAYS by Maurice McQuillen High pointers this week received a double-barreled shot of hope when men with 70 to 79 points were suddenly yanked off shipping orders as the 66th Black Panther Division pulled out for the United States and announcement was made that six converted aircraft carriers would speed soldiers out of Marseille early
converted aircraft carriers would speed soldiers out of Marseille early in November. Delta Base officials said that all DBS 80-pointers now are expected to be shipped by the end of October. At the same time 6th Port redeployment officers announced that the 75th Division would move into Calais the latter part of the month and should be homeward bound by 10 November. This division already has been screened and is composed of 80-pointers, they stated. Sixth Port also made a long-range forecast that 95,000 troops would sail from Marseille in November, with some 65,000 scheduled to sail between the first
November, with some 65,000 scheduled to sail between the first and twentieth of the month. Troop ships will carry 74,000 personnel while Victory ships will carry 21,000. Shipping for the month of October to date has hit 75,997, according to DBS G-3, which did not say whether or not the anticipated quota of 140,000 would be met. Meanwhile, elements of the 66th Division, which drove 100,000 Germans to the sea during the siege of St. Nazaire and Lorient, then came here after V-E day to staff the staging areas, had started home on victory ships when some 821 enlisted men
started home on victory ships when some 821 enlisted men with between 70 and 79 points were scratched from shipping orders. However, a number of 70 pointers squeezed in under the wire, loading in advanced units, and were not recalled. The sudden change means that the Black Panther Division will ship short, but no shipping space will be wasted, it was said. If 200 in the 70-point bracket are withdrawn, a unit of approximately 200 men with 80 or more points now staging will be substituted but not assigned to the 66th. The low point personnel just continued on Page
the 66th. The low point personnel just continued on Page 4 ARMY HOSPITALS WILL PAY DELTA BASE BLOOD DONORS Blood donors will receive $10.00 for each transfusion, according to Major J. Sidney Rice of the DBS medical section, who this week issued an urgent appeal to soldiers in Southern France to furnish blood for transfusions in local hospitals. During the war, donors in the US contributed plasma which was shipped to blood banks in England and France. Since the cessation of hostilities, the blood banks have been discontinued, making direct transfusions necessary. Especially needed are individuals with type “C" blood
transfusions necessary. Especially needed are individuals with type “C" blood who are not under treatment for syphilis, or who have not had jaundice within the past three months. Blood may be drawn at any time mutually agreed upon by the donor and the hospital. "We do not have any battle casualties today, but we do have some mighty sick soldiers," said Major Rice. "We are appealing to all of our Delta Base units in Marseille and in the field to give willingly. " AP0 772 Money Orders Hit 750,000 fr. Daily Delta Base troops are sending home an estimated $15,000
Daily Delta Base troops are sending home an estimated $15,000 daily in money order purchases. Army postal unit officials of APO 772 announced today. The continuous flow of cash to troops from finance disbursing offices, which are now paying troops on late payrolls almost every day in the month, is given as the reason for this large daily sum. Money order purchases reached an all-time high one day recently when troops poured in $20,000. Calais Theater Naming Contest Ends Sunday Four days remain for some lucky Calais Delta Base to win his choice of a furlough to Switzerland, England, Riviera,
win his choice of a furlough to Switzerland, England, Riviera, Lourdes, or pass to Paris, plus a carton of cigarettes and a permanently reserved seat at the new staging area indoor theater by submitting the winning name for the cinema, a converted aircraft hangar. Entries may be submitted at any American Red Cross club information desk, Post Engineers, Special Service and Public Relations Offices, First Staging Area Battalion Headquarters or may be mailed to the DELTA STAGE. Contestants may submit as many names as desired. Kilnser Strengthened PXs Await Returning Vets "All I can say is that the Army must
Vets "All I can say is that the Army must be under new management." This comment, voiced by a ration-loaded ETO veteran, is typical of the reactions of thousands daily experiencing the fast-moving, efficient service of the PXs at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, mecca of the hundreds of thousands of ETO-happy joes still sweating out that trip home. Major S. J. Besthoff, the exchange officer, and his staff of 7 officers and 725 civilian employees who man the PXs insist, however, that the management has not changed but is simply using new methods. Ousting space-consuming beer halls and tailor shops,
using new methods. Ousting space-consuming beer halls and tailor shops, into establishments of their own, widening behind-the-counter space, grouping popular articles within arm’s reach of the clerks, and streamlining display and distribution, Camp Kilmer PXs have handled unprecedented numbers of men in very un-army-like style. One of the major terminals for America’s home-going soldiers, it is Camp Kilmer’s job to whisk the men off the transports in New York, issue them a new set of clothing, feed them huge juicy steaks, supply their PX wants, and get them on their way to stations near their home for furloughs— all within
way to stations near their home for furloughs— all within 24 hours or less. Thus, where the PXs previously had about 10 days to service embarking troops, they usually have now but two or three hours to handle thousands of men. At one time, for example, more than 35,000 soldiers arriving simultaneously in New York, were taken care of in a few hours by Kilmer's exchange branches. The returning vets spend an average of $6.00 each. A marked civilian tinge was quickly noticed in the vets’ preferences, requiring rapid shifts in the basic inventory lists. Enormously popular are articles such
in the basic inventory lists. Enormously popular are articles such as collar stays, shampoo, and hair oils. A definite distaste has been indicated for anything remotely olive-drab in color, and sales of white underclothes and colored pajamas have shown a decided upswing. Suitcases and overnight bags also rate high on shopping lists. You Can Keep Dog Tags When They Let You Out WASHINGTON (CNS)—Here’s what you’re entitled to keep when you are honorably discharged or placed on inactive duty regardless of climate, season, or location: one barracks bag, one belt, one pair of shoes or boots, one garrison or service
one pair of shoes or boots, one garrison or service cap, one blouse, one mackinaw or overcoat if required for warmth, one raincoat or poncho, 2 shirts, one of which may be wool if in soldier’s possession, one pair of cotton trousers or breeches, one pair of OD trousers or breeches, appropriate insignia, all gloves, handkerchiefs, dog tags, ties, socks, toilet articles, towels and underwear. Comparable clothing including the WAC utility bag and scarves are to be retained by WACs upon separation. The yellow honorable discharge emblems are to be sewn on blouses, shirts and coats during the process of
sewn on blouses, shirts and coats during the process of separation. ODDITIES CHICAGO (CNS) — Patrolman Sam O’Sheel found a wooden leg, standing in a shoe, waiting for a bus at a downtown intersection. Leg and shoe were taken to headquarters where they remain awaiting a claimant. NEW YORK (CNS) — Pennies from heaven are falling at the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue every day at noon. Someone in a skyscraper at this location drops dimes, quarters and sometimes even halves to the sidewalk to passersby. The kitty usually exceeds $10 a day. NORTHAMPTON, Mass (CNS) Meredith Stiles,
usually exceeds $10 a day. NORTHAMPTON, Mass (CNS) Meredith Stiles, 23, a discharged GI is studying at Smith College— for 75 years a school for girls only — under the GI Bill of Rights. Originally entered at nearby Amherst, he transferred to Smith for tutoring in Spanish. "I feel like a guy who showed up for a formal dance in pajamas," says Stiles. No Points? Cheer Up! Maybe You'll Make T-5 Low-point personnel in non-T/O units will soon receive long-awaited promotions, according to GI, Delta Base Headquarters. Promotions will be made on the basis of CO’s recommendations and will not
made on the basis of CO’s recommendations and will not exceed 10 per cent unit strength in cases of a staff section or district nor more than five per cent in other non-T/O units. MARCH 20—DISCHARGE DAY! WASHINGTON (CNS)—Effective March 20, or thereabouts, EM with two years of service will be "eligible" for discharge without regard to their point total, B/Gen Robert W. Berry told the House NEW BRITAIN, Conn (CNS)— Louis Frink, operator of a gas station here, kissed a quarter goodbye when Arthur Moynihan, of New York drove away without paying. Two weeks later Moynihan sent Frink a
away without paying. Two weeks later Moynihan sent Frink a dollar from New York, apologizing for his oversight. Grateful Frink, an honest man, promptly mailed back 75 cents. The change, he said, was a quarter. NAS HVILLE, Tenn (CNS) — 2. S. Woodfin owes his life to a peanut. As he threw back his head to inhale a goober here recently, a bullet zipped through his hatband. The bullet, fired from a rifle range nearby, had ricocheted from a rock toward the peanut-eating Woodfin. YONKERS, N. Y. (CNS) — Michael Dildabanian became irked when the door of a trolley was
Dildabanian became irked when the door of a trolley was slammed in his face as he was about to board the car. So he rammed his fist through the door, climbed aboard, and attempted to throttle the motorman. In court, he won a sympathetic pardon. Dear Safety Valve: You probably won’t print this, but I want to bitch about the American soldier. It’s a downright shame the way so many soldiers in Marseille act on the street—no wonder so many of the French have no respect for us. Maybe some of the wobbly, "zig-zag" soldiers think they’re smart when they
of the wobbly, "zig-zag" soldiers think they’re smart when they go around insulting everybody in sight. Boys far from home have some excuse for a little excessive action—but that doesn’t mean they can go into bars and knock tables over for the fun of it—which is what I saw last night—or that they can proposition every girl that happens to come within range. It’s no wonder so many decent French girls won’t be seen on the streets with a GI. Here again, it’s a case of the many suffering from the fault of the few—but if we ever expect to
the fault of the few—but if we ever expect to be respected we must learn to act like intelligent people and control these hoodlums who insist on giving Americans a bad name in France. Pfc L.P. C., DES HQ. Dear Editor: About two weeks ago the BN closed our shower room. We have about 1,600 men who would appreciate a shower if it could be arranged by someone. We are all just a bit dirty, after almost two weeks in this dust bowl without water and the use of the shower room. S/Sgt F. E. B. and 4 others at
shower room. S/Sgt F. E. B. and 4 others at Staging Area 1, Calas The harbor craft companies and anti-aircraft battalions have taken over the operations at Calas Sub-Staging Area 1 at St. Victoret from the 263rd Infantry regiment, alerted for homeward shipment. Outfits now acting as station complements are the 343rd and 356th harbor craft companies and the 430th and 639th anti-aircraft battalions. The Lieutenant, Michael Murinka, and the Private, Veronica Prines, may not be sure who's cutting the cake — maybe they don't even know if it's a cake, but that's a small detail on a day like
cake, but that's a small detail on a day like this. The happy couple were married last week in the DBS office of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick I.B. Fay, Chaplain. PWs Make Souvenirs for Riviera PX Sale Transforming empty shell cases into ashtrays and letter openers and scrap wood into cigarette boxes, jewel boxes, and desk sets, more than 100 German PWs at Camp Tee Dee are furnishing many fine items for the Riviera rest houses. Supply will be limited on these articles because of the fine craftsmanship and length of time required to finish them. Riviera PXs only will stock
time required to finish them. Riviera PXs only will stock them on their shelves. All the hand tools required in the production of the items were fashioned by the PWs working under the supervision of American mechanics. 5,000 Slovenes Leave Labor Units for Home Five thousand DBS Slovenes, veterans of the Corsican-based campaign against the Nazis in Northern Italy, began the trek home to their native Istria last week, it was announced by Fifth Labor Supervision Headquarters. The Slovenes, who joined American service forces at Corsica in January 1944, played an important part in servicing and maintaining signal, engineer and
an important part in servicing and maintaining signal, engineer and ordnance installations in the Delta and Northern Base Sections. DONT SAY 'THUMBS DOWN' TO A GI WITH HIS THUMB UP OF THE WEEK: LEGAL EAGLE Recent Trials: Brilliant CID investigations and JAG work resulted in bringing to justice an officer and several enlisted men. The offenders had been engaged in the lucrative business of changing American money for French francs. They all were sentenced to confinement and the officer was dismissed from the service. This GI got a break but didn't appreciate it. About two weeks ago he was tried
didn't appreciate it. About two weeks ago he was tried by special court martial for taking a jeep without permission. He was sentenced to three months confinement but the confinement was suspended. Last week this same GI was picked up by MPs in an off-limits area. Instead of trying him for the new offense, they vacated the previous suspended sentence. Now he's serving out the three months. (What a price to pay, buddy). Here's a new twist to an old story. At Calas several days ago the CO of a separate company brought in charges of AWOL against one of
separate company brought in charges of AWOL against one of his men. The JAG office referred the case for trial to another staging unit having special court martial jurisdiction. In many instances cases are sent back because of a lack of the required number of officers, because the unit is departing, or for some other valid reason for not trying the case. This time the case was returned with the endorsement that the accused was not available. Investigation revealed that the GI had taken off again. They're still looking for him. This week the inquiring reporter asked, "Are you going
him. This week the inquiring reporter asked, "Are you going to take advantage of the GI Bill of Rights?" Going To Take Advantage Of The GI Bill Of Rights? by Maurice McQuillen "No", said Private Woody Taylor of DBS Motor Pool and Little Rock, Arkansas, "Although it's going to start a confectionery business, I'm married and have a child of five. I couldn't go to school and get a general business possibly live on the allowance the government would give, if I were at university for four years and take up help me in both instances", declared Private Leslie Mahlinny
up help me in both instances", declared Private Leslie Mahlinny of Los Angeles, California, and the 3259th Signal Company at Signes. "I used to be a truck driver, but when I go home I'd like to get an electrical engineering degree under the GI Bill", said Private Order Palmer of St. Louis. It was expected that many riots and brawls would crop up over the past weekend because of the elections. From some of the natives it was learned that this election day was quieter than any of the past ten years. DBS Units To Vie In ETO Food Conservation
ten years. DBS Units To Vie In ETO Food Conservation Winners in the food conservation contest among DBS units the past month have been announced. They are: Headquarters Battery of the 529th Field Artillery Battalion; Headquarters Command, DBS; and the 165th General Hospital at Nice. These winners will compete for special awards with similar highly rated messes throughout the ETO. Service at Miramas, "Got a taste of this work in the army during the past 32 months, but under the present provisions I would not be able to buy some surplus equipment, and I don't have enough money under the
surplus equipment, and I don't have enough money under the Bill to like it." Of Rights to start up in that business on my own”, complained T/5, starting “my own construction business. Not for a while, anyway. I own a little farm, am married, and have three children. Some Battalion. ' ”Finishing up my 20th year in the army on January 10. During that time, I have saved up enough to expand and improve the farm”, explained Pfc Johnny Brown of Jonesville, La. and DBS Headquarters. ”Before I entered the army, I owned a small business—but I have a B.
army, I owned a small business—but I have a B. S. degree in chemistry. I want to get an M.S. and then a PhD. I hope to work toward a sponsored education”, said Pfc Ralph Hoy of DBS I & E and with the help of the Bill of Rights. ”I'm going to set up a model bar patterned on the modern Belgium type and cater to ex-soldiers trade. ” business”, said Sgt Donald Marks of Minneapolis, Minn. and Detachment A, Marseille District. ”I won’t need any government loan. Accused to plead guilty and have the court acquit him. The
to plead guilty and have the court acquit him. The 104th Article of War insofar as it deals with officers by Harvey B. Goldstein Redeployment may have skipped some beats during the week but things around here are buzzin’. Boxing has come to town and can be enjoyed every Monday night at the Alcazar Theater, starting at eight sharp. The new theater in Calas will show the latest films, first, with the initial performance at nine each morning. By the by, noted from a recent copy of the New York Daily News that many top-notch movies are viewed here long
Daily News that many top-notch movies are viewed here long before they hit Broadway. ”Her Highness and the Bellboy,” which played the Capitole on the Canebiere starting 16 September didn’t hit the Capitol on Broadway until nearly two weeks later. "Weekend At the Waldorf had its big town première at the Radio City Music Hall on 4 October. Caught that one at the Capitole here way back on 26 August. Alice and Virginia, two Red Cross girls who performed their daily chores at Calas, were involved in a jeep accident and are in a hospital. If you’d like to visit
and are in a hospital. If you’d like to visit them, stop in at Red Cross Headquarters to learn their whereabouts. The 496th Medical Collecting Bn., credited with cleaning up the infamous Dachau concentration camp, staged at Calas last week. Philatelists (stamp collectors to you) can buy and swap stamps Sunday mornings in Marseille. The little park at the corner of Rue Breteuil and Cours Pierre Puget is where the bargaining takes place. The Femina Theater in Arles and the Rex in Salon have closed because of a lack of GI customers. The Shangri-La at Calas also has gone out
GI customers. The Shangri-La at Calas also has gone out of business. Cablegrams sent home from the booth in the Times Square Red Cross Club average 200 daily, attesting to the worth of this service. DBS Varieties”, popular soldier-show, is in Biarritz for a week of engagements, following which they will have a week of rest. "Comedy Capers," USO vehicle, will add two new acts to make up for the departure of the Cole sisters, Penny and Peggy, who are slated for a new assignment or possibly a trip home. Three basketball courts are available to units. Call C-7542 to
Three basketball courts are available to units. Call C-7542 to reserve a hoop for your unit. "Captain Kidd" looks like the best of the new pictures coming over. Charles Laughton and Randy Scott have the important roles. Headquarters Co of 6th Port has a new band which will be featured at the Casa Nostra. There’s usually a football game on tap at Camp Tee Dee on Saturday afternoons. The DBS Golf Course is sadly in need of new clubs and balls. The present stock has been much abused by men learning the game. The show situation in Marseille doesn't seem
learning the game. The show situation in Marseille doesn't seem to improve. Officers and enlisted men are eating less than ever and go away from tables hungry. What is wrong with our rationing in this corner of Europe? Transportation Headquarters has moved to new offices near Pier A. Spécial Service of 6th Port now can be found at Pier B. They are looking for basketball facilities for their units. Know of any suitable building lying around loose? Don't say "thumbs down" to a GI with his thumb up "Philly? 4,000 Miles That Way". Signal Corps photo by Heaton WORLD WAR
Miles That Way". Signal Corps photo by Heaton WORLD WAR I VET sweating out a boat ride back to the States, S. E. Garber of Hanover, Penn. gives information, directions, friendly advice, and interprets for GIs who stop at his Veteran of Foreign Wars booth outside the Green Elephant beer garden on Saturdays and Sundays. Here he gives directions to Pvt George Karavias of Philadelphia and the 20th Base Post Office. During the first World War, Mr Garber served as a member of the American Ambulance Service with the 18th French division. He married the daughter of a prominent Marseille
French division. He married the daughter of a prominent Marseille family, Mlle Rosette Brochier, and for the past 23 years the couple has spent a few months yearly in France. An American businessman, he is now sweating out a boat home. French-American Group Invites Yanks Friday One of a series of concerts sponsored by the Comité France-Amérique, a musicale will be given Friday evening, 26 October, at 15 Rue Delanglade, Marseille. Featured soloist will be Ida Presti, guitarist, a Victor recording star. The purpose of the gathering is to provide American soldiers with an opportunity to meet French men and
American soldiers with an opportunity to meet French men and women who are interested in meeting Americans. All U.S. military personnel are invited. Tickets are available without cost at the I & E Information Center, 50 Canebière. The program will begin at 2000 hours. “Foxholes Frolics” In Five-Day Run Here "Foxhole Frolics", USO comedy revue starring Billy Sloan, master of ceremonies and wit, opened at the Variétés Theater in Marseille yesterday and will remain through Saturday, 27 October, with shows twice daily at 1500 and 2000 hours. CLASSIFIED CHAPLAIN—A French protestant chaplain wants to meet a French-speaking American chaplain. Téléphone
protestant chaplain wants to meet a French-speaking American chaplain. Téléphone the Secretary, Comité France-Amérique, C-7811, for an appointment ARCHITECT—A prominent Marseille architect wants to meet an American architect. Téléphone as above to arrange an appointment LOST—Bracelet, engraved "Margy 7327142". Reward, 500fr. Sentimental value to owner. Finder please contact H. R. Leasure, 963 FA Bn, Area 53, Camp Calas or any ARC Club, Calas. WANTED—One male German Boxer—6 months old puppy preferred—phone Lt Col Bloom, DBS 143. SILK SCREEN OPERATORS—commercial artists wanted. Experienced personnel apply DBS Spécial Service Office, Dames de France Bldg, Rue St. Ferreol, Marseille. APS FILM LIBRARY SERVES