Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 41, Number 121, Decatur, Adams County, 21 May 1943 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT PwbJisbed Every Evening Exoept Sunday by CHB DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO Incorporated Rstered nt th. Decatur, Ind., Post Office aa Second Class Mat tv I H. Heller President A R. Holtbouse, Sec'y & Bn*. Mgr. Dick D Heller Vice-President Subscription Rate. Single Copies | .03 One week by carrier .15 By Mall Within 100 Mlle. One Month 35c; Three Month* SI. Six month. >1.75, One Year 13.00 By Mall Beyond 100 Miles One month 15c. Three month* |1 25 Six month* |3Ji. On* year 14 00. Subscription* for men in service 13.50 per year. Advertising Rate* made Known on Application. National Repreeentatlvo BCHEERER A CO. 15 Lexington Avenue, New York tS East Wacker Drive. Chicago, 111. Charter Member* of The Indiana League of Home Dallies The boys are fight Inn for you. now help them. Buy bond*. Watch for those bombers Sunday aftvrn on. It ought to !><• Interest* •ng and -durational. -0 We heard one fellow wondering whether he Will be aide to locate his garden after the waters have receded. —o— It looks like the coming summer may be unusually favorable to in squltos, grass hoppers and other bugs and Inse ts. -0 The floods have spread over live inid w. st state* and they Include a big piece of America's bread basket. -0 To many of thoee hemmed in on all sides by the Hood waters, a boat Is just now more convenient than an automobile. -0 Those Japs on Attu Island will be able to tell their friends bark home, when th<y get there, just how the American Yankee* operate a nutcracker. —o The total bonds sales up to last Sunday were only 335.0th'., We will have to do some real hustling If we catch up with that 335.200 quota they have hung up for us. When Premier Chun hill was aeked whether or not he thought the enemy countries could be subdued from the air he replied: "It's worth a trial, we can't lose by it." —o If we exert ourselves just a little, we can meet the .May bond quota but if we don't we will fall down and that won't be treating Uncle Sam or the American Legion members just right. —o More than forty million applications for ration book No. 3 are being mailed this week, a tremendous job In which many volunteers are aiding. They must be mailed back between June let and l«lh. ■■ " 0 0— Don't touch the paper bomb* when they fall from the plane* Sunday They should be treated as though they were the real thing and you wouldn't, of <our*e, rush up and grab one that wa* liable to explode. -0 These are depressing days but we can't help them by letting tho

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occurrences get ns completely down. The sun I* still shining back of the cloud* and soon will break through to bring us happy days again. —o The gardens and the crops will grow rapidly after these rains but so will the weed*. Tho old timers will be kept pretty busy, doing come weed pulling each day for a while. They tell u* that’s the only way to lick it. —o Congressman Gillie is trying to please both the "wet*" and the •’dry*" as the measure to stop manufacture of Intoxicants for the duration bobs up. He will find that his toughest assignment and sooner or later he will be "smoked out." in the old day* the question made and broke a number of the politicians with future ambitions, it's a tough fence to straddle. —o Every car owner should acquaint himself with the law governing traffic and accidents which becomes effective July Ist. If you meet with an accident in which another car is damaged 325 or more, you take serious chance* if you don't follow the law. You will read and hear much about thia the next few weeks and it should not be taken lightly. —oMemorial Day service* in Decatur will be under auspices of Adams Pest 43, American Legion. ' They urge trustees of all cemeter- ' ie* in the county to beautify the 1 grounds a* much as possible before the observation on the 30th. The Legion will attend Memorial Day services at the Zion Evangelical ' and It- formed church on Sunday. May 23rd. The post has also appropriate! 3200 to purchase cigarettes for boys in the armed service* over sea*. —o Two Weeks of almost continuous rain has caused great damage over Indiana and a number of other states. The flood has been one of the most severe in this territory and unless the weatherman ehuts off the down-pours, it may become even mere serious. The police officers and OCD has performed well in saving property and the situation has been kept well In hand. Th<y will continue their vigilance until we are safely through the crisis. —o—o Mr. Churchill left no doubt in the minds of any one when he spoke to congress this week. He told them we will win the war but said no one could tell when or how. that Japan will be given the same dose that Europe is getting now and their cities ground to dust. He warned the people of America, however, about In-coining over optimistic. We still have a long way to go and mn< h to do and we can only do it if we c ontinue the pace We have set. O—O Don't touch the paper bom Im that will Ire dropped here Sunday. They are to treated aa though they nre the real thing and the defense wardens are to report on the result*. Th«y hope to be able to make a 100 percent return of the "bombs.” That would show that their organization is perfect. In this column we suggested that you save a bomb for a souvenir but that is not permlasable. Please remember that. We apologise for the mistatement. —o John L. Lewi* wants back in the AFL and unless hi* term* ar* too severe, bis petition will probably will be granted. Just where that puia the coal problem is not clear, nor la the bidden purpose for the derision which came aa a surprise even to President Green. Some think Lewis realise* he i* at tbe end cf hi* string but others analyse it aa another slick move to gain something he couldn't otherwise accomplish. In due time we will know what Ms all about. —o—o—issued new regulation* governing

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parcel* sent to personnel of the armed force* ovemeas. Packages must weigh no more than flve pound* and must be no more than fifteen inches In length or 36 inches in length and girth combined if they are addressed in care of the imstmastei at New York, San Francisco or Seattle. Only one parcel ma. - ’ be mailed in a week to and by th* »ame person, and periehable material will not l>o accepted. It wa* allo announced that parcels, weighing not more than 70 pound* and not exceeding 84 Inches in length or 100 inches in length and girth combined, may be sent overseas. However, the latter was amended in that tbe mailer must exhibit an order showing that the material is Intended for use of th« United States and is mailed pursuant to contract, it was stipulated that the package contain only military clothing or equipment, and a request or order from the addressee must be displayed. 0 , I *1 4 ■ I. - —0 Q. Does the writer assume any obligation when he write* a letter of introduction for a friend? A. Yea, by doing thl* the writer is vouching .for the character and Integrity of the person he is introducing. Q. Who should pay for the bride’s Imuquet? A. Tbe bridegroom should furnish

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this. I Q. Which is the proper word, saleslady or saleswoman?? A. The correct form w sales- , woman, as saleslady is as incorrect as aalesgeutlemen would be. 0 0 Twenty Years Aao . I*” J May 21—Rev. Jason Hoffman oft •Saskatchewan. Canada 1* visiting hi* father. James D. Hoffman here. Harve Reioen's filling station at Berne robbed of cash and tire* valued at 3509. Sonar Law rasign* a* premier of Great Britain because of Hines* Fred Fullenkamp moves his soft drink parlor from the Ellis building to the Luman building, six doom south. Nick and Michael MlHer return from ten day* at West Baden. ' Mr. and Mr*. A. M. Anker visit Mr. and Mr*. John O'Brien at Marion, Indiana. o I Household Scrapbook I | By ROBERTA LEK g • Coconuts The difficulty of opening a coconut can he remedied by following this method: First, bore a hole In the eye and pour out the milk. Second, place the conocut in the oven and the heat will crack the shell. Then the meat can be removed very easily. The Oil Mop i'se only enough oil to catch the dust when re-oiling the dry mop. If too much oil is applied it will mak<- the floor attract thu dust Starch If there is any leftover starch, use it for scrubbing hearth* and tile*. It will give a nicer finish than soap and water.

Deadlock Develops Over French Unify Jt De Gaulle Balks At New Giraud Proposal Lmdon. May 21. -(l’Pi—General De Gaulle and General Giraud are as far apart as ever on unity plan*. A new deadlock has developed over Giraud's latest proposal. The North Africa commander suggest* that hb regime and De Gaulle's French national committee be merged Into a committee of nine, of which De Gaulle and Giraud would be members. De Gaulle is reported to have react* dstrungly against the suggestion. He is reported to have said In no uncertain word* that he regard* himself as the present representative of the French people. De Gaulle's principle objection to Giraud'* plan is said to be that it sidetrack* his desire to go to North Africa. Tbe fighting French leader is said to believe that if he goes to Africa he will lie welcomed by the populace in such away that there will be no doubt of his claim to leadership. Observers in London say the situation now I* such that it is bard to »ee how French unity can be brought about until metropolitan France is freed and the French people themselves have a chance to decide tbe Issue. Meanwhile, military ccooperatiok between the two side* continues. 0 U. H. copper mines in 1839 recovered a* by product* from copper ore. 429.496 ounc es of gold, and 13.138.000 ounce* of silver.

Reveal Successful Raid By Commandos Operated Months In Burmese Area Indian Army Headquarter* Near the Burma Border. May 21.—(UPl —An aggregation of British, Burmese and Gurkha soldier* ba* come out of Burma after one of the most sensational commando expedition* of tbe war. The rugged Jungle fighters had been behind enemy lines since the 15th of February. During that time they destroyed dozen* of vital railway and highway terminals. They blew up four steel bridge*. They cut the Mandalay to Myltkyina railway In 78 places. And they killed at least 500 enemy troops. The commando* came out of the mountains and jungle* with a windfall of information for Allied strategists. News of the daring expedition was kept secret until all but a few had returned eutely. Most of them are back hi India now. But some still come straggling over the border. Most of the group —despite the hazard*—came back alive. The expedition was organized by the British officer who planned the sensational Abyssinian revolt against the Italians in 1940. For the Burma expedition he used a nucleus of veterans of the commando raid on Lofoten, Norway. With their help he spent seven months training the ntlave troops. They lived most of the time by foraging. But occasionally American and British flier* managed to drop supplies. They were in constant communication by radio. And whenever possible Allied planes helped them carry on their work by lioinbing and strafing the enemy. Observers at headquarters in India say the jungle commandos diverted pressure against the Chinese battling for vital Burma road centers just across tho border in China. And they have furnished the Allies with an excellent pr<>view of the conditions they will

SYNOPSIS Ann Foster, salesgirl at “MarksPsrk Avena*” in New York City, te trxnaferied to the Miami Beach branch of that store, where the manager, impressed with her unM'ui beauty, engage* her aa a model. Julia, her practical-minded sister, an airline stewardess on th* New York-Miami run, persistently •ncourage* het to marry millionaire Vince Ogden, but Ann doe* not ’.eve him. At Mr*. Avery Willard's War Relief Tea, Ann meet* Jim Crest, handsome pilot officer, engaged in training cadet* at a nearby From Vince she learns that Jim is teaching Lotus Willard to fly her own plane and the consensu* is he will supplant Hank Bruger, society hanger-on, in the frivolous Mr*. Willard'* life. Piloted by Vince and Hank, Ann sella lottery ticket* on a beautiful gown donated by her store. Later, dancing with Jim, she is aware they are

mutually attracted but senses a certain aloofness in him. Vince win* the gown and present* It to Ann who, overhearing a disappointed dowager's catty remark, announces the will reauction the gown for the War Relief. Vince outbids every-one-thi* time giving the frock to Julia. Th* tea over, he invite* the crowd to dine aboard hi* yacht, "Th* Falican." CHAPTER SEVEN "Os course we’ll come, Vince," Julia cut in. “But first veil dash to the apartment, and 111 get into this gorgeoua gown. Ever so many thanks again for it" Ann said firmly: “TouH have to excuse me, Vince. I’m exhausted, and I’ve got a headache. Count me GUt. -Hol Sore? Don’t you know I'm mad about you, precioust I’ll buy you another gown just like Julia’s I Th* tender will tie waiting at th* pier for you. Come on, now—say you’re coming?" be eoaxed tMekly. “Ab-so-lutely nett But I daresay Julia will go. Vm going to bed." On that. Ann tmmed and went off for her wrap. Dinner on Vince’s boat would be such an anti-climax after her reunion with tbe fascinating flyer. Th* spark, she felt, had been lit between th*m. It would b* ■woet to be alone in her littl* apartment, dreaming of Mm. Julia followed her to th* eleakroom and said sharply: “Ann, you’re being a complete fool!" But Ann's smile was like th* Mona Lisa, bolding a deUcioos HtU. secret. Ann's tiny, second-hand ear was In the drive. A* tbe sister* reached it, Mrs. Avery Willard and Jim Brent were stepping into Vinee's •ports-Packard, with Vince at th* wheel. “All aboard for the yaeht!" yelled Vine*, a* he flew by them, aad at the gate* tuned toward Biscayne Bay. Ana, ironically, felt horribly let down. Jim was going aboard Vince's yacht fer dinner! She’d flatly declined Vinca’s invitation, never dreaming Jim wa* going! And now pride wouldn't let her alter hmr dadid it make things better that Julia naggisd her a* th* shabby littl* f y vhMstd mml Umhb )mhm*

have to face when they launch their big attaek to recapture Bur ma. CITY OF VINCENNES (Continued »««*» Fagel) expected to climb to 28 feet again. Army vehicles from Fort Ben Jamln Hartaon at Indianapolis, Red Cross workers, local authorities and civilian volunteers had helped many Vincennes persons to leave their threatened homes and flee to higher ground over night. The city's population is 18.000. Southwestern moiana appears to bear the brant of the flood thin morning. Some 11.000 persons have been forced from their homes or have suffered property damage thus far. Qualified observers still decline to predict the mounting toll of damage to seeded crops, unplanted land* and buildings engulfed by the waters. Six drowning* stIU are the total of flood fatalities In the state. /Vlditlonal thousands of acres of land are expected to be inundated when the crest of the Wahach surges to a meeting with the White river's high-crested waters at

fFrom where I sit J £ by Joe'Marsh I I A Peto Swanson fancies himself the military as an armchair strategist. Some- Instead of raining dm times he gets so tangled up, I beer m*m in .Vuy « Just can’t resist tryin’ to vide* our M>idim mi straighten him out. form of rrhutio* **3 For Instance, the other day he pairing their eflkinq, ' was waxing Indignant about our Well. Pete alknrti i soldiers being allowed to buy chaplain* and beer right in camp. Said that are a pretty go,! was just coddling the troops and what's right for would ruin discipline. ticed lately he’s bre * I told him tbe actual fact* had remarks to tfe already beeu swtaMbhed by a Phases ui strategy, •lady the Government made.' - . Their report said chaplains and 1 ... No. 63 of a Seriet Copyright, ISMj, bmung

She continued her lecture a* they walked through the winding courtyard, and up the bougainvilleatwined stairs to the tiny apartment. Ann, with tear* in her eyes, walked out on the diminutive wooden balcony beyond the small livingroom, *o that Julia might not see her distress. Ths night-blooming jasmine in the garden below had opened, and was giving out intoxicating sweetness. It brought back to her the heady conversation with Jim. “Juliet without a Romeo,” called Julia derisively, “and of her own choice!" She flounced into the one small bedroom, and slammed the door. Presently she flung it open, to demand the loan of a pair of silk stockings, and Ann’s silver kid slippers with tho French buckle*. "Os all the fools who ever had a

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rieh beau eating out of her hand! But you'd rather we both *lsv« for a living, wouldn’t you? Ton know what it would mean to both of us if you’d only give Vince a tumbl*!" snapped Julia. “I don't love him," Ann said. "Love? Phooey! Bunk! Suppose b* dees nauseate you— (though why a girl without a nickel should be so damsd aquea-niah is beyond me lithe law doesn't compel you to go on living with him! You eould get a darned good settlement out of him, that’s "Ton revolt me wh«a you talk like that, Julia! If mother,or father werealive, r rd hoard!" Am sighod. "Tnafstew very reesonyeß ought to grab yourself a future, idiot!

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■ We’ve no ore hack if ■ mooning! ncy ■ tree*! 1 n.ay I* »r<!<’s .. • - .• s |M| my feet .ire •■ Can't you we u.i» .i • lifetimi?" H “No. W t-lk :. ’■•«•.!«■ : thnt'v all." ’ -■■■rei. I Julia ua* quirk ' Uz» of that tr. ■».: • ? ■ She ran to n her, and knaed her. ■ “Don’t you rrv* You’re all I’ve g t is ttaH world, and I •’• o.t y a ';!»■ i honey!" B “ilappi'.<'» doran't '>* Vinee,’’—in ;. >'•«« <■ “Money can buy a uarsM eounterfi it '! happir.ul, sfl instated the j r i ’. a'ctoß She slid inU the new otM

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