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U. S. Naval Hero Personal Friend Os Local Resident Ensign O. E Cox, us Watertown. N. Y.. onr of the Cnited States navy'ii torpedo boat hews in the Pa< Iflr. is a personal friend of Harold Zimmerman of this city. Cox, who arrived in San Francisco recontly with three other naval heroes for a short furlough, graduated from Earlham college in 1939 The naval hero played end on the college football team and Zimmerman was tackle on the same aide of the line. Zimmerman stated today, however, that In the photo of the four heroes printed on page one of the May 8 Dally Democrat. Ensign Cox was Incorrectly identified He Is the lone member of the quartet standing In the photo, and was not seated, as incorrectly stated. Churchill Warns Germany Against Poison Gas Use Russians Assert Germany Already Using Poison Gas • .. 1,.....— London. May 11.—(UP) Britons approved today Prime Minister Winston Churchill's warning that Britain would use gas against Germany if the German*) used it against Russia. They girded themselves for a new phase of the war which In sheer terror might pale earlier terrors. in the confident belief that as in aerial bombing warfare, they could take what Germany had to give and pay back on an Inexorably increasing scale. In one of the great speeches of bln career. Churchill announced his portentous news yesterday that Russia had advised hltn that the Germans in their desperation, night resort to gas against the armies and people of Russia. In fact, Russia had already charged officially that the Germans had weed gas. apparently as a try-oat. In the Crimea Churchill left it up to Hitler to choose, and there remained no doubt today that the British people backed him up. Comments by ordinary men and women were similar to those expressed today by the newspapers: Dally Telegraph: Germany must know that the whole British com monwealth will endorse the decision to refaliate with all our growing power. . The Moscow correspondent of the United Press, revealing that Russia had already made defensive preparations against poisonous gas. quoted Tass that the Germans had also fired a number of trench mortar shells containing an unidentified gas in their try-out. and that the gas had paralysed the respirator yorgaus of the men subjected to It. On the subject of poisonous gas, Churchill said: "There is. however, one gerious matter which I must mention to you. “The Soviet government has expressed to us the view that the Germans In the desperation ot their assault may make use of poison gas against the armies and people of Russia. "We ourselvas firmly resolve not to use this odious weapon unless it Is first used by the Germans Knowiua our hnn. however, we have not neglected to make preparations oa a formidable scale. “I wish to make It plain that we (Turn To Pa«e 1. Column 1) . -O Rev. Prugh Granted Leave Os Absence Given Leave To Join U. S. Army Service Rev. Charles M Prugh. pastor of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. Sunday was granted a leave of absence by vote ot the church congregation Rev Prugh will leave the latter part of this week for Fort Dix. M. J., for Induction as a fimt lleutenant tn the United State* army, where be will serve as a chaplain The church congregation yesterday also elected a pulpit commit tee comprised of the following members George Thomas, chairman; J. Fred Fruchte. Leo Kirsch. Ford Lltterer and Mrs. Agnes YagA farewell party tor Rev Prugh will be held at the church Wednee day evening at V * • etoek.

Urges Freezing Os All Wages And Salaries Henderson Asserts Trend To Inflation Makes Act Advisable Washington. May 11 — (UP! — Price administrator Leon Henderson told the house way* and means committee today that the trend toward* inflation made advisable the freeling of all wage* and salaries, committee memtiera disclosed They added that Henderson Indicated he had made his view* known to President Roosevelt. ‘Henderson appeared before the committee at the request of treasury officials, presumably to support the administration’s recommendations for an |8.700,(>00,000 11M2 war revenue program. Committee members reported that he vigorously endorsed the treasury's proposed reductions In the individuadl income personal tax exemptions from 1750 to ffiOO for a single person, to (1,200 from (1.600 for a married couple and from (100 to 1300 for each dependent. Henderson also was reported to have presented to the committee his arguments in behalf of a stiff Individual Income withholding tax. compulsory savings, or both. Scretary ot the treasury Morgenthau, on the other hand, has asked the committee not to vote forced savings until the voluntary war !>ond sales campaign has been more fully tested. Henderson also told thy committee that the tax bill should tie higher thau the present goal. President Roosevelt told congress in his recent "cost of living messawe" that wages should and could lie stabilised at present levels in genereil. He auid the war labor board would carry out such a proposal. — -0 ■ ■ ■ ■■■ Bryant Man Hurt In Geneva Collision Joseph Teeple Hurt Late Saturday Night Joseph Teeple. 25. of Bryant, suffered a fractured pelvis and other injuries Saturday about. 11 p. m. In a two-car collision at the Intersection of Decatur and Shac.kley street* in Geneva. Teeple. riding in a car driven by Paul Brewster, of route one. Keystone, was thrown from the vehicle when it rammed Into a tree after the collision. Brewster and Orville Bergmann. 19. of route tour, Portland. driver of the other car, escaped with minor Injuries. Bergmann suffered a lacerated finger, sustained when he crawled from the wreckage of his overturned vehicle. Officer J. C. Menden hall of the state police was called to the wreck scene to Investigate by marshal Harry Kamman and 1 night policeman Harold Mattax. ' Teeple was taken to the Jay county hospital at Portland. Officer Mendenhall reported to-1 ’ day the recovery of a car at Green- f field, which was stolen In Berne about 10 days ago. The vehicle is owned by Milo Habegger of Berne ; Paul Powelson of Monroeville i (Turn To Psge «. Column I) — Beer Parlor Closed For 10-Day Period Doc's Place, local beer parlor, was ordered closed today for a 10day period by the Mate alcoholic beverage commission for an alleged ! sale to a minor Walter Krienke of the state excise force, presented the closing order to the establishment thia morning following a ruling handed down by the state commission after a bearing. -o Civilian Defense Units Meet Tonight Two civilian defense units will i hold meetings tonight as the organi laation of the city of Iten-atar'a defense units near* completion The ■ auxiliary police unit member* will attend thir first class toenigbt st x o'clock in s meeting in the c|ty police office at the city hall James Borders, city police chief. . will serve as instructor of the . group, whose m«n*»ers upou com- ; pletion of the course will be sward . ed their insignia Ed Hurst, fire chief and Adrian Burke, instructor. . will bold another meeting of the auxiliary Bremen tonight at T:fifi i o'clock at the engine bou»e un Hev . entb street. AH member* are urged to attend

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Author* Aid Savings Drive . ’**' ! *w ttv. jXL Fojelgn correspondents Vincent Hheehan and Pierre J Huss are going to be among the speakers at the Victory Forum Luncheons soon to be held In New York City. The luncheons will help raise maintenance funds for the New York War Raving* Staff of the V. S Treasury

I. U. Graduates Hear Former Ambassador Six Adams County Students Graduate Bloomington. Ind.. May IL—(UP) Joneph E. Davie*. former U. 8. ambassador to Russia and Belgium, told Indiana university graduates last night that Germany's "implacable will for war" wan baaed on a 100-year campaign of German leader* to provide a philosophical justlflcatlon for "totalitarian gangaterflix From County Adam* county students who were among the graduates were. Thomas Andrews. Dan Holthouae. Dwight Kimble. Jr., David Macklin and Virginia Zimmerman, all of Decatur, and James Briggs of Geneva ism. aggression and atheism proclained as moral by the Nasis today." In a commencement address al the 113th annual exercises. Davies denied the present conflict wax an economic struggle and asserted the Allied nations were "preparing and willing to go to the utmost limit to adjust any alleged economic Injustices as between ‘have’ and 'havenot* nations." "This was a deliberate assault of a world theory or philosophy, which aimed to dominate the earth by military force and conquest." he said. "It was an attack upon the fundamentals of decent life, and upon a civilisation based upon Christian and altruistic principles .. . there was no will for pence but an itn placable will for war and conquest. so far ax the dictators were concerned. "Were It Mein Kampf alone, the menace would not HOW be so great, i But. behind Mein Kampf and behind Hitler there were other books and other men who for several (iTurn. To I’ag* 5, Column it Reds Strike Hard At Nazi Concentrations Russians Push On Despite Rainfall Moscow. May 11. —(UP)-The Red army is striking steadily at German concentrations in local op erations, the official news agency reported today, listing engagements In which another I.OM Axis soldiers were killed. On the Kalinin front, where the Germans previously were dialodged from a stronghold and lost an entire regiment the Russians repulsed an enemy counter attack and counted more than <OO bodies on the Held, today's communique staid. On the northern front, another 200 Germans were killed after being encircled by Russian forces The communique also listed a dos en big guns and much small equip ment as capture- in scattered batRain fell steadily on the Kalinin and northwestern fronts, but the Red army pushed on slowly but steadily. Inflicting substantial cas unities on the Germans latatry attacking with aerial (Tura To Pag. *. Column «)

I Gives Demonstration To School Students II J. Yager, an expert in reslkverIng mirrors, gave a demonstration to the manual training class of the Catholic high school this afternoon He showed them how various chesnicals are necessary and how to spread it properly to get beet results it was a very interesting two hours and the student* appreciated it. They will probably try out what they have learned on every mirror they can find about their homes. For years Mr. Yager did a rushing business In thia line each spring and became recognised for his excellent work. Clean-Up Campaign Opens This Morning Annual Drive Opens . In Decatur Today The annual clean-up campaign In the city of Decatur began today with preliminary work by residents. preparatory to the picking up of rubbish and scrap starting Tuesday. Today all residents were urged to clean tip yards and lots of all waste material and place It In containers along the alleys or curbs. Beginning tomorrow, city trucks will drive throughout the city picking up the waste material that is set out for that purpose The cRy truck will be at the Homestead Wednesday morning. City officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders in charge of the campaign have urged that all residents separate scrap metals from rubbish and place It in a separate container. This scrap metal will be picked up by a separate truck. After going through the regular channels, this metal will be used in war production All rubbish and scrap metal will l»e hauled free, but no ashes will l>e picked up by the trucks. The pickup will continue Tuesday through Saturday and any persons missed when the truck canvasses their vicinity la asked to notify the street department. Cub Scouts Planning For Garden Plots Ls>cal Cult Snout leader* today issued an appeal for person* having available gardening plot* which they are not ualng to contribute their uae to the Cub* The Cdb theme for this month ia Gardening and nature." Al! Cubs have been asked to start a garden as a part of that project. Persons willing to let Cobs use a garden plot which they own are ankr-d to call Edward Jaberg at the Lincoln school or Rev O T. Kosse lot. Receiving Bids For Infirmary Eguipment The county commissioner# were receiving bids thia afternoon for furniture, bed room equipment, hardware flniahlng equipment and other supplies for the now Adams county infirmary ArohMoet Charles Hooch attended the mooting No awards had been made at i o'clock thio afternoon. The entire purchase amounts to about I»o0d.1

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U. S. Reveals American Planes Bombed Tokyo No Details Given As War Department Confirms Air Raid Washington. May 11 - (UPI The war department today left the Japanese to dread more mighty aerial attacks on their- populous cities without giving them the least inkling of the American long range bombing technlqm The war department. In a communique late yesterday, acknowl edged what the Japanese already knew that American plane* were the raiders that bombed Japan’* great cities on April IX. But it didn't answer the two questions of most Interest to the enemy, where the planes came from and where they went after dropping their demolition and incendiary bombs This country ha* no intention of answering those questions It hopes to keep the enemy guessing about the last raid and worrying about the possibility of the next one. The war department did reveal that the selected targets were accurately attacked by the American army bombers, and that large fires started by the raiders In some case* for at least two days. The communique gave no indication as to the number of planes that participated In the raid and mentioned no American casualties. It quoted a Japanese broadcast, however, that said there were between 3,000 and 4.00# Japanese casualties. Most of the communique was devoted to description of the Jap I anose* own reaction to the raid. ’ That was a vivid word picture of Japan, puffed by its recent successes. suddenly turned into panic by low flying planes dropping death and destruction In a noon raid. "The attack was made in clear weather In the middle of the day. the planes flying at low altitudes - so low that it was necessary to avoid barrage balloons.'' the communique said "The selected targets were unmistakable and were accurately attacked with demolition and Incendiary bombs. "Military, naval and industrial plants were the objectives in the vicinity of Tokyo. Yokohama. Nagoya and other localities *l Large fires were started which continued to burn in some instances for at least two days'* Flie communique Indicated that the bombers struck their blows In an area of some 4U2 miles In diameter, ranging from the great cities of Tokyo and Yokohama In the north to Kobe In the south. In between the great airplane center of Nagoyoa was struck. Thai la the heart of the Japanese Industrial empire and the seat of the war plants turning out equipment for the Japanese war ma(Tnrn To Page S. Column t) Drivers Uninjured In Auto Accidents Three Autos Badly Damaged In Wrecks No one w*s injured In two accidents over the weekend, it was reported today by Sheriff Ed Miller, who investigated Fred Rumley of Convoy. Ohio and Clarence Nadby of Monroeville, both eeraped unhurt when their cars were lnv>lved In a crash about midnight Saturday on state road IM. just south of the Al>n-Adaa>» county line The Nasby car cmabod into the back of the Rumley auto when a tire 4>lew out on the latter vehicle. Bberiff Miller stated. Both cars were damaged considerably Ralph Roth, of Prdble. escape ed with euperflcial injuries aboa 1 o'clock Bunday night when he lost control ot hi* car a* It skidded on tooee gravel four miles aorta of Preble on a county road. The car tore through a fence,. Into a Boid and struck a tree, it was badly damaged

Health Activity Sponsored By PTA To Improve Health Os Pre-School Child Plans tor the participation of the Lincoln parent-teacher's association in the "Bummer Roundup ot Children." sponsored by the national congress of parents and teachers, were announced today The "summer roundup" Is a health activity sponsored to arouse Interest of parents In improving the health ot children entering school tor the first time The national congress has stressed the fact that the home Is responsible tor the health of the pre school child and that the home can make no greater contribution than to send to school a pupil physically ready to take full advantage of the opportunities that education ha* to offer. The Lincoln PTA has asked the cooperation of all parents who have children entering school tor the first lime to participate in the program. Notices are being sent home with pupils of the Lincoln school requesting the names of children who will enter school or kindergarten the next term tor the first time. Those who do not receive a notice are asked to give the Information to Mrs Mary Meyers at the Lincoln school. Plans are to be made tor a medical and dental ■ checkup at an early date, thus giving the parent* of the children an opportunity to see their family physician or dentist before the school opening. Date and place of the checkup will be announced soon. 1 —o Bierly And Peterson Reelected Saturday Adams County Party Heads Are Reelected G. Remy Bierly and Cai F Peterson Were reelected chairmen of the Adam* county Democratic and Republican central committees, respectively. at the regular organ last ion meetings of the committees, held Saturday afternoon iu this city. Elections by both parties were unanimous, with no opposition developing Mrw. J. A Long, of Geeva. was elected vice-chairman of the Itemo cratlc committee, succeeding Mr*. Margaret Rhode*, also of Geneva Mrs. Paul Bahner. of Monroe, was name assistant vice-chairman, succeeding Mrs Emma Stauffer, of French township C. H Muse Iman, of B»rne. wae reelected secretary; David Adams, of Decatur, was named treasurer, succeeding Howard Hrandyberry of Monroe, and Fred Hancber. of Decatur, was elected financial secretary. Samuel Cleland. Fort Wayne attorney, and Democratic nominee tor fourth district congressman, attended the meeting and spoke briefly. Cleland. In pledging his full support tor successful prosecution nt the war, indicated he plan* to wage an IntMnsive campaign throughout the entire district tor the November general election. GOP Rs-tlscta All officer* of the Republican central committee were reelected Saturday In addition to Cai F Peterson as chairman, other officers are: Mrs. Doris Relcbelder fer, of Geneva, vice-chairman; Ed Warren, of Decatur, treasurer, Roy Girod, of Gerne, secretary. e Flags For Veterans Graves Are Available Flag* tor veteran* grave* In the cemeteries of Adams county are now available at the American Legion bon><- here, it was announced today by Leo Ettinger Custodian* or other repre»eatafives of cemetery aMOctatlone are asked to call for their supply as soon as possible in order that the flag* may be placed before Memorial Day A group of Scout* will aid Mr. Ebinger and other Leglonnair*- m placing the Bags on grave* «f vetI eran* in the two local cemeteries Bnsinees bouses which need new ( I flags may also pur-have them at | the Legion home, It was stated- I •

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Brilliant Coup By Allied Forces Trap Thousands Os Japan Soldiers In China Chungking, Chrnn. May 11— (UP) —Japanese troops caught In a trap on the Burma-China front tonight were reported evacuating the border town of Wanting because of heavy losses and tne interception of their reinforcement* by the Chinese. A Chinese communique said that enemy reinforcements moving northward In Burma in an effort to break the trap had been halted in fierce fighting that still is in progress. Chungking. May 11 — (UP) — Chinese troop* and American fliers slammed the back door to China today turning the Burma road Into a death trap tor the remnants of a fleeing Japanese Invasion force that only last week swaggered boldly across the Chinese frontier. From ancient Mandalay to mountainous Chefang. counter-at-tacking forces of American Lieut Gen. Joseph W Stilwell pressed a ruthless campaign of annihilation, completely isolating one enemy column and tightening a vise uu the survivors of another. The brilliant Allied coup already had cost the Japanese at least 4.500 men whose bodies littered the retreat from Chefang. 24 mile* Inside China's Yunnan province from Burma Here the Chinese and Americana collaborated In a lightning blow against an enemy tnecuanixed force heading toward Kunming while a Chinese army In Burma recaptured Maymyo, closed in on Mandalay and sent a spear head north along the Burma road. The immediate Chinese objectives now are Wanting, frontier town at the gateway to Yunnan, and Lashlo. the Burma road's southern lerintuu*. Chinese military authorities revealed They said the sudden collapse of the Invading Japanese mechanised col timn had returned to Chinese con trol the southwestern Yunnan town* of Lungllng and Chefang and the mountain range on the west bank of the Halween river "The entire mechanised Japanese column which entered Hunnan province from Itashlo on May 4 and penetrated deep Into Chinese territory may be considered now completely liquidated.'' a Cbinwge military spokesman declared This statement predicted the annihilation of at least 4.000 Japanese. Indicating that more than 1,000 were fleeing in disorder Into another Chinese trap somewhere along the Burma road between Lashlo and the frontier Chinese artillery and American pilot* trapp,ed and wiped out more than 3.i>00 enemy troop* Saturday and at least 500 more were known to have been killed since then. In a previous engagement, the Chinese re ported l .oo" enemy < asualUe* "The remnants of tba enemy force are fleeing by track in a southwesterly direction with Chinese troop* hotly In pursuit." a communique said They are facing sure annihilation as the way of retreat ha* been ent and another force of Chinese troop* that recaptured Maymyo Is driving northward and waylaying tba defeated invaders." The second Japanese column facing annihilation is in the Bhamo area northwest of Laahio. fts (Turn To Pago (. Column 4> -a Sectional Meeting On Price Freezing A sectional office of price administration meeting Will be b* Id Friday night. May 15 from X until Io p m at the Gospel Temple in Fort Wayne. Mayor Forrest Usey ba* been notified An outstanding governmental representative will be the apeaker and will explain the plan and purpose Os the new overall price ceiling regulation* A number us person* from Adams county Including ration board member* merchant* and other interested prisons are uagec.«d to attend. Glenn Hill, ration b>ard administrator. in bob*:, of the board, today issued a statement expressing appreciation to the teachers and others who anted recently in couduc n; the cj.-um.-rclal and lonsnr et .-g-ar fa the I cwaat;.