Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 41, Number 142, Decatur, Adams County, 16 June 1943 — Page 1

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Wife Os Governor Loses Gas Ration Baltimore, June 16--(I P)—The wife of governor O’Conner of Maryland ha* bad her ’’A" gas ration l»ook suspended for three months. In addition, Mrs. O'Connor had to turn in her "(■" Imok and must re-apply for a new “C” ration sufficient only to cover minimum state business. A rationing board found Mra. O'Connor guilty of using a state- owned car to drive to South Carolina for a rent.

Brown Defends OPA Policies In Committee Subsidies Vital To Carrying Out Price Stabilization Law Washington. June 16 — (UP) — Price administrator Brown told the senate banking committee today it I* impossible to carry out the price stabilization law without subsidies to roll track food pried*. Brown argued with Senator Taft of Ohio- that there is specific authority for rollback subsidies in the two price control acts thus far passed by congress. Brown said that there are three major milestones In the stabilization program. He said the first is that prices at the farm level shall be not less than parity. The second Is that retail prices shall be stabilized generally at the level of September 14. 1942. And the third Is that a fair and equitable margin shall be maintained for processors between the price to the producer and the consumer. Brown said war food adminls trslor Davis had found It necessary to promise livestock producers higher than the parity price in order to get adequate production. Hence, he said, the only way to hold meat prices at the September. 1942. levels Is to subsidize through the packers and processors. Taft argued that prices should be allowed to rise above the September. 1942. levels. Brown In•fated that the law specifically forbids that, but Taft quoted from the law that “modifications shall be made in maximum prices whenever there Is any increase in production costs.’* Taft added: “The packers all over the country have stopped buying livestock because they don't know yet whether they are going to get the subsidies,'' Brown said there was 'no doubt that the packers would get the subsidies. But. he asserted. It won't be any financial advantage to them. Indication that he Intends to fight came from two sources yesterday. Brown told representatives of the retail and wholesale food industry that price control Is impossible without subsidies and that he fully Intends to give (Turn To Ps«* 9. Column 4>

Musi Keep Fighting Force Strong--Knox Secretary Os Navy Speaks To Graduates Evanston 111-. June 16—(I P)— The United State, must keep its fighting power sufficiently strong after the war. warns secretary of navy Knox, to cope with any situation on short order. Knoz told the graduating claas of Northwestern University today that the nation will not permit itself to be soothed by a false sen** of iseenrity based on what he termed “pious declaration, of g<»xl Intention* ” "The world which emerges from thia war." the secretary warned. “wIU not be forever rid of evil. " Knox said the United States mast exercise Its strength In concert with others. But. he sdd-d we mast be prepan-d to use <>er strength independently If necessary. He expressed a belief ,h *' problems of rababllltation re settlemeat of peoples and of poH ties must be solved before an international police force to es'ato Hshed. Oa the sahject of rehabilitation ~Cr*raFM* A

British King Visits Troops In North Africa King George Talks With Men Who Won Victory For Allies Allied Headquarters. North Africa, June 16—(UP)- King George of England has been in North Africa since last Saturday talking with th'- men who won the Allies’ greatest victory. His inspection tour has taken him aboard warships, through convalescent camps, to British and American military stations and even to a swimming parly. More than 3,000 soldiers were taking a dip on Sunday when someone spotted the king standing on the veranda of an officers' club. Word spread like wild fire. Even those swimming far offshore heard the news and came streaking through the water like Johnny Weismuller. In a few seconds, the beach in front of the club was a solid mass of bronz<qi. dripping men. The gathering suddenly quieted and burst forth singing “God Save th" King.'' His majesty came down the steps to the beach and walked Into the center of the crowd to talk with the men of war. This unscheduled move completely surprised the king's aides who scurried to catch up with him. Suddenly another song filed the air. It was “For He's A Jolly Good Fellow." King George made the trip by air direct from England to North Africa. He flew over the Bay of Biscay where the plane carrying movie actor Leslie Howard and 16 other passengers was shot down Fleets of Nazi planes have been patrolling this area in recent weeks- reportedly to "get" prime (Turn To Pag* 9. Column 9) O' G. E. Asks Reduction In Electric Rates Matter Is Referred To Light Committee A proposed reduction in electric light and power rates, sought by the Decatur works of the General Electric company, is in the hands of the light committee of the city council, having been referred to that body, without discussion, by the council In regular session at the city hall last night. The council also heard a petition from Thomas North and other realdents of Elm street, asking for repair of the sewer, running east from U. 8. 27 by pass along the alley aouth of Elm street. The petitions said that many ponds are prevalent on the street during wet seasons because of the Inadequacy of the present line. The matter waa referred to the street and newer committee. Proposed grading of roada and atrlnging additional lighta at the city-owned Hanna-Nuttman park were discussed by the council and referred to the city street commissioner. Phil Sauer. Police chief Ed Miller reported that a number of metal algna. which are to be set up in restricted parking areas near the Generil Electric plant, have been ordered and are expected to arrive soon. At present, an ordinance limiting parking in that area to three hours is in effect. The council was notifted that an efficiency test of the boiler stoker at the city light and power plant is s< heduled for about July 14. City iigbt superintendent Lester Pettibone and city attorney Huber M De Voss were notiffed of the test date. Mayor John B. Stuits Informed (Turs To Pag* 9. Column 9) o — Moscow Says Allies Ready For Invasion London. June !ff-<UP) Radio Moscow aayw Britain and tbs Unit ed States now have all the necassary manpower and equipment for an invasion of Europe. It estimates Britain has tni.i"! up to 3.006 M* men And It says the United States has t.Oeo.Odff ready for invasion.

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To Concert By Hay Wagon Jr i fe I' f w J * j I w Pleasure driving ban has not stopped the patrons of the annual Water Gate summer concerts by th,- National Symphony orchestra in Washington D ('. Several hundred concert gmr*. lik< those pictured above, ride hi mule-drawn hay wagons from the nearest street car stop to the open air auditorium.

Seek Showdown On Post-War Policies Resolution Passed By House Committee Washington. June 16. — (UP) — Members of the house foreign relations committee are trying to force the senate into a showdown on post war policy. The committee has approved a resolution drawn up by Representdtive William Fulbright, of Arkansas. The resolution calls for participation by the United Hlates In powt-war peace plans. Under the constitution, suc h matters rest entirely with the senate and the president. And the senate does not appear ready to make any immediate moves on post war aims. Observers predict the senate will receive house proposals and then file them away without taking action. Turkish Stand Ankara, June 16. — (UP) — Turkey's premier says his government sees eye-to-eye with many a{ America's post-war declarations. Ho much so. says Premier Saracoglu. that his government consider* the*,, policies its own. The Turkish leader ha, told the people's party congress that the (Turn To Pag* 5, Column I) o — Some Damage Caused By McConnell Fire Some damage wa, done about 2:30 o'clock thto afternoon when the top of an elevator shaft In the McConnell A Sons wholesale building ignited, presumably from a 220 volt electric line. Fred McConnell, of the firm, minimized the damage by climbing up the shaft and •hutting off the current. Both truck, of the department answered the alarm.

House Committee Approves Funds For Wartime Bureaus

Washington. June 16. — (UP) — The 18 wartime bureaus that run the American home front have won the first round of their fight fcr •urvivai. And tbu* far, they have emerged virtually Intact. The house appropriations committee ha* approved 1944 fund* for the bureaus totaling almost 13.000.000,000 only 8139.50C.000 under budget requests. Testimony before the committee revealed — among other things — that: Allied war production now totals 8126.000.000.000 a year . . . almost double that of the enemy. Americana face the prospect of having eight new rationing programs . . . including th* rationing of coal. The nation's transportation system is strainlag so badly It may fall apart "Ilk* the one horse shay." Censorship oßlcisls have nabbed some anidentified enemy agents through the alert Interception of la Tor nun 100 about enemy plots ... and some of the agents hav* been execsted. Good news and news not so good

Plan To Establish Good Health Program Washington June 16—(UP)—A physical fitness committee to being formed to establish a good health program for the nation. Prominent figure* in sports are meeting today with representatives of the federal security administration to set up the committee and talk over Initial plan,. This group will meet four times a year with army, navy and government officials to deal with all problems of physical fitness. ' o Committee To Study Child Labor Status Governor Schricker Appoints Committee Indianapolis. June 16. — (UP) — Indiana's newly-created committee on Juvenile delinquency and employment plans to compile a comprehensive report on the state's child labor law* for presentation to the public. The committee wa, appointed yesterday by Governor Schricker to study the child labor situation with an eye towards providing wartime employment for Indiana's adolescents. The governor took the action following receipt of a letter from Judge Mark Rhoads of the Marion county Juvenile court. JudgeRhoads suggested that many cases of Juvenile delinquency might be corrected by the gainful employment of youth, under 18. State labor leaders contend the present child labor laws should remain unchanged. However, many public officials feel that the laws preclude the use of a vital source of wartime labor. Governor Schricker pointed out that it would take an act of the state legislature to change the la(Turn To Page 9. Column 4)

... it was enough for the committee to grant the agencies a clean bill of health. Tbe 1944 committee appropriation Is more than H. 000.000.000 over tbe smount provided for the same agencies this year. But, although the report waa highly complimentary. thto doesn't mean there won l be a bitter boose and senate fight cn the bill. Donald M. Nelson's testimony on the work of his WPB revealed that onr military production will reach a peak rate of BM.OOO.MB.MM • year In 1944. It will be held at that enormous level, he said, until tbe Axis to crushed. Yet. Nelson said, this nslloo still wiU be sble to produce sn equal amount of goods for non-wsr purposes. He also said neither strikes nor absenteeism has affected arms output materially and he added thatabseuteetom is "being licked " The office of price administration came through the committee test In surprisingly good shape Much criticized by congressional LTura Tu Fsgs 6, CetuM 4)

Big Fleet Os Bombers Launch Round-The-Clock Bombardment Os Island

Russia Pounds Nazi Defenses In Orel Area Russian Airplanes Smashing Up Nazi Front-Line Bases (By United Prees) The Red army ha* attacked north of Orel and ha, crossed a strategic river barrier to penetrate German defenses to a considerable depth. Field dispatches say the attack* were made in some of the heavlmt fighting of the aummer. A battle of Indeterminate scope Is reported in its third day near MUensk. 30 miles northeast of Orel. The Russians drove deep into German position* and held their gain* againpt determined counterattacks. The Berlin radio ha, been saying for several days that the Red army was attacking in strength near the Orel sector. Berlin conceded the Russian* had achieved some aucctus. Th battleground is between Orel and Tula, the region from which the Germans started their unsuccessful drive to break through and flank Moscow on the south in the fall of 1941. The river Oka and Its tributaries flow through the region north of Orel, and -Mtsenek is on one of the arms of the river. The army newspaper Red Star says the attacking Soviet forces drove across the river, then engaged the Nazis inside their own fortifications. Red Star says four German counterattack* failed. Meanwhile. Russian planes are smashing up Nazi front-line bases. The Red air force sank a transport and two smaller boat* in an attack on a northern enemy lease not further identified. Soviet pilots shot down three enemy planes and anti-aircraft gunners (tagged another In fighting northeast of Orel. The Russian plane, have carried out a series of raids against enemy troop trains and ammunition dumps throughout the Ukraine. In the air war. Nazi and Red army planes had a furious threehour battle over northern waters. The Russian planes were escorting a convoy when the enemy aircraft attacked Nine German planes were shot down. And a big flying boat capsized when It tried to rescue some of the Nazi fliers who had fallen into the sea. Radio Moscow aay whether the convoy was damaged. Shortage Os Beef Is Growing Daily Is Most Serious Os Scarce Food Items By United Pres, Beef steak and roMt beef are gradually disappearing from the average American dinner table. Mrs. America Is finding it more and more difficult to find beef to buy with her red coupons. A United Press survey shows that the beef shortage is the most serious of any of the scarce food items. Even Uncle Ham is having a hard time buying enough of beef for the armed forces. In many cases, the army is buying one steer carcass at a time. Most large cities report a sufficient supply of other meats is available for the time being Fresh vegetables are to be had In adequate amounts The potato shortage seems to be easing somewhat, although It’s still critical tn asay i itn- ■ A dwindling supply of poultry has aggravated the meat situation la many communities Numerous wholesale poultry dealer* have gone Into the retail selling busi nes* hecatue of the small aurgtn of profit allowed them when sell Ing to retailers.

Junior Red Cross May Be Organized County Chapter In Meeting Last Night The Junior Red Cross may be reorganized In the city, It was announced la*t evening at an executive committee meeting of the Adams county chapter. The post of director ha, been tendered to a well known lady, who is considering the place in connection with her other duties, and Clarence Bell, county chairman, ie hopeful of her acceptance. It lias been several years since the Junior Red Cross functioned here. Mrs. P. Bryce Thoma, was the last chairman. ()rganiz«‘d within the schools, the members carry on a goodneighbor policy with children In the other land* and perform public service <is outlined i»y the organization. Mrs. Roy Price, chairman of the Red Cross nurses' aides committee, reported that an instructor for the proposed new class had not yet lieen obtained. A number of women are interested in the work end a class of 10 is being formed, Mrs. Price said. E. M. Webb, of Berne, county vice-president, presided at last nigh’s meeting in the absence of Mr. Bell, who was called out of the city. The board met at the Wlnnes shoe store with Mias Annie Winn<w. secretary of the chapter.

Another Accepted For Army Service Gerald Geimer Is Accepted By Army Gerald Geimer is home on furlough after being accepted late Tuesday by examining officials for service with the U. 8. army. He was sent to Toledo. ()., with the June 11 contingent and then forwarded to Fort Benjamin Harrison for further examination. His acceptance bring, the total taken by the army to 12. Gue Decatur man is reported still held at Fort Benjamin Harrison. In addition to those accepted by the army, five were taken by the navy and one by the U. 8. marines. Those accepted by the army are given a two weeks' furlough before reporting for active duty and those by the navy one week'a leave. Th--next group of selective service registrants will leave for final exams on July 2. Kzmei of those from auy contingent rejected may not be published under present censorship rule*. Names of those held over of forwarded for further examination are also banued until after they are accepted, if such Is tbe case. Q No Word Received Os Missing Youth latte todsy no word has been received concerning the wheersbout, of Donald Marbaugb. 14. son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marbaugh of North Second street. The lad has been miesing from ni« home since shortly before soon Saturday and police have been aiding in the searc h for him. TEMPERATURE REAOINO DEMOCRAT THERMOMETER 8:00 a. m. 74 10:00 a. m. 71 Neen 02 2:00 P- m. M »:00 p. m. 90 WEATHER Scattered Showers and thunderstorm* in north and west portion* tonight and Thursday forenoon: little chang* m temporaturo tonight; cooler in north and west portions Thursday forsnoon. .

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Radio Berlin Admits Much Os Germany Is In Smouldering Ruins From Allied Bombings By United Press It's the design for invasion all over again — and this time Its Sicily. Big fleets of Allied bomber, opened a day and night lw>mbardment of Sicily's airdrome*. I'aiitellerla felt the scars of a similar prelude. The attack to reduce Sicily's stronghold, got underway Monday night. British Wellington bombers led the way by blasting planes on the ground Large formations of American flying fortresses roared over Sicily yesterday. The big forts concentrated on the Bocca Di Falio and Uastelvetrano airdrome* on the southwest of the island. A little later. Billy Mitchell and medium bombers took over. They also struck at southwest Slcllly, pounding the Sciacca and Borizzo airdromes. And squadrons of lightning fighters punched at the port of Marsala in western Sicily. General Eisenhower announced the new air drive Just a few hours after lamdon revealed that King George is In Africa. Official announcement say he has been wltb hl, troops and with the soldi*-ri of France and America. And he personally presented th* knight's cross of the order of bath to American general Eisenhower. The king's airmen based In Britain have struck anew at Axis defense lines In western Europe. Medium and fighter bombers bombed and straßwl railroad and water communications near the Invasion coast last night. Whirlwinds pounded an airdrome near Dunkirk and blasted tugboats and barges in various part, of France, Belgium and Holland. Radio Berlin admits that recent lilg Allie<l raids have turned much of Germany into smouldering ruins The radio says smoke still comes from the industrial Ruhr valley. And It says many cities are without ga*. electricity, transportation or schools. A new promise that devastating Allied Itomblngs are a prelude to Invasion < omes from Russia. Radio Leningrad seem, to think the Allies are about ready to strike at western Europe. And it says the R.d army is preparing crushing blow* of Its own to coincide with the drive in the west. Meantime, bomh-torn Europe is getting closer and closer to the hour of invasion. A dispatch pas*ed by British censors says huge fleet, of landing barges clog the harbors and inlets along the south coast of England. The Axis radio tells of Allied shipping massed in the narrow, between Norts Africa and the island, of Sicily and Sardinia. Reports to Madrid from Vichy say the Italians are moving heavy machinery even heavy defense (Turn To Page 9, Column 6) o China Again Charges Japs With Using Gas Fourth Charge Made By China This Year Chungking. June Iff.— (UP) —A Chlneae military spokesman charg'd today that the Japanese had again used poison gas In China. The spokesman said a Japanese plane dropped gas bombs on a village in Bdiyuan province on May 11 and that gas sheila were Bred into Chinese positions In Shansi province on June 1. He added that a Japanese ship unloaded M tons of gaa sheila and 120 cases of gaa containers near Shanghai on Monday. President Roosevelt has repeatedly pledged that the United State* will retaliate la kind the histaat any of the Axis nations used poison gas against any of America n All lee. This is the fourth time thie year that the Chinee have accused the JiHMM <4 I»4M F4M* BM.