Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 41, Number 302, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1943 — Page 8

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Friction Reported On New Caledonia Charges Are Mode By French Governor * NoutnM, New Caledonia. Dec. 23 *- (UP) —The American military aommand on New Caledonia ha*

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been charged with failure to cooperate with French authorities on tha bland. The New Caledonia governor pro twm- Christian ijlgr.-t made the charge* at a pre** conference. l.aigert listed what he call* the principal point, of friction: They are: American failure l<> control negro troop* on leave. Illegal use of labor. Illegal use of port facilities. The opening of American military canteens in down-

town areas. And lack of French representation on the American claim* commission. Laigret is bitter toward the alleged American failure to control negro troop*. He claims they are continually guilty of molesting New Caledonia women. American authorities say. however. that the conduct of the American troop, is regarded as splendid when considered on the basis of any community with a preponderance of thousands of men. The authorities also say that a tabulation of offenses show* that the negro offenses are not disproportionate to the white troop*. The American authorities admit the opening of canteens in Nou men, but point out that French shops charged 15 cents for soft i drinks which the canteen* sell for only a nickel. Ju legatd io the use of port facilities, the Americans point out that they have assisted in unloading French snip- unable to roach th< d>cks. They also assert that the quay facilities have been increased to provide for 11 instead of five ship.'. .Major General Rush Lincoln, who is commanding American force* on the Island, refuse* to comment on Laigret'* charges Lincoln says ail the matter* have been discussed previously with French authorities, and agree menu have been reached and •hided by within the limits of military necessity. —.— o ■ . THOUSANDS OF (Coattaaed W-’-nr wwrs I* to slow down the Soviet offensive towards Vitebsk and Polotsk by launching strong ccunter-offenslves In three other areac. Rut on all three fronta. the Nasis have not broken through. Behind the lines, guerrilla troops i are fighting their own effective brand of warfare. A Moscow newspaper says the guerrilla* in White Russia have killed more than 234.000 German soldiers since the war started. And that includes 1« I enemy generals. o ROOSEVELT TELLS 'Continued Prom raws accuse* other Washington officials — Including war mobilization director Byrne* and economic stabiliser Vin-ion- of "messing up" the wage issue. Aside from the present wage controversy. transportation dlrectcr Kastman warns that we face a rail crisis from other causes in the

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nest few months. The coming montba. says Eastman, will be critical because of Increased troop movements, and Industrial. food and grain shipments which will place a heavy strain on facilities. However, he »ay* if we can get by safely, we'll be over the hump for the real of the year. Turning to other tcplo*. the president has signed a bill to freeze social security levies at present rates until Marcl. t. His action give* social security two more months of life at it* one percent rate iMtead cf two percent, which the government advocate*. The two month eztension will give congress time to decide whether the rate should be increased. More than 11,000,000,006 I* involved in the issue. There will also be sizeable cash transaction* to settle on March IS — income tai day. Government tag •Xpert* estimate that about 16.000.000 taxpayers will be on the receivIng end of the deal. They are the one* who have paid more than they actually owe under the pay-as-you-go plan. And they will get cash refunds. However, many of the other 35,030,000 taxpayer* have underpaid their liabilities and they will have to shell out the difference. War manpower commissioner McNutt got a White House request today to see that occupational deferment* for pre-Pearl Harbor father* are sure to cover men in the government service. McNutt was •tripped of selective service control by congress In the father-draft act. But he still retains vartcoa powirs involving draft-age men in the government. o Evergreen Branches for Christmas Decorations. — Al Schmitt. I < irtf ormore rLJfbvrfofe ;M OTHIS PtRSO<»l SKUSITL We will m«k» • Ki io*n Ju»t »» quirk *• we will ■ larger one. \<xu *tgn*tur-. and Inrtsne are the chief aecurtt/ requirements. terms er* available to termer, or other persons with seasonal incosne. Loans privately mad* up to M«0 usually on same dsr you apply. Let us tell you mure about ft —no obligation. LOCAL LOAN COMPANY Isc«raerate* Ovsr Wkatsr Start - T.l.sMm J-J-F OfCATUS, INOIANA

Social Security Tax Frozen Until March 1 Wasington, Do?. 23 — (UP) — President Roosevelt todsy signed a bill freezing social •ecurity taxes at present rates until March 1. The President's action, which retain* for two months pas' January Ist the present one per cent rate, will give congress time to determine whether the rate should be allowed to Increase to two per cent as it would under present law*.

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SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL (Csstlaasd Tw Fa— ») Liberal U. B. church. Rev. Albert Swenson officiating- Burial will be in the Liberal U. B cemetery. The body Will be removed from the Zwlck funeral horn.- to the residence and may be viewed after . o'clock this evening. — ■ Christmas answers the world* need for guidance.

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