Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 8 May 1945 — Page 6

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Chicago Teams Rated High In Major Leagues New York, May B.—(UP)—lt was hard to deny the hustling White Sox and Cubs of Chicago a key position today in the major league races, even at the risk of offending the fearlees forecasters who predicted an encore all-St. Ixtuis world series for 1945. It would be foolhardy to class the Chicago clubs as top contenders on the basis of play to date, but it would be just as big a mistake to overlook them. They stand out because of their superior early season play. And without depreciating the efforts of the eastern leaders, the New York Giants and Yankees, it must be emphasized that they were "fattening up" on weaker clubs while the Cubs and White Sox took a strong early stind by heating the so-called better clubs in the western sectons of the American and National leagues. ' The performance of the White Soy stands out particularly. Leading lite league with nine victories and three defeats, they have beaten the champion Browns three games and have sent the Cleveland to the cellar with five straight victories over them. The Cubs, hurt a little after a doubie~defeat at St. Louis Sunday, nevertheless are tied with the world champions for third place with eight victories and six defeats. They have beaten the well-regard-Pittsburgh Pirates five out of eight times, the Cards two out of five times and have won their only start against Cincinnati. Meanwhile, in the American league the Yankees have won four out of seven against last year's cellaritee, the Washington Senators, have beaten the draft-riddled Boston Red Sox five games in six, and have broken even in two games with the very ordinary Philadelphia Athletics. The Giants have attained a fine start with 12 victories in 1C games by winning three straight from the eighth place Phillies, winning six out of seven from the Boston Braves, and breaking even against v thei Brooklyn Dodgers in six games. As the teams square off this week ' lU-Uw. first east-west competition

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Marines Lead Army Drive On Okinawa Island Superforts Again Pound At Japanese Suicide Plane Base Guam, May B—'CUP)—First division Marines presshd within slightly more than a mile of Naha, capital of-Okinawa, today to pace a general advance by 10th army forces in the southern part of the island. The mounting campaign along a 500-mile front from southern Japan to the lower end of t.'he Ryukyus also brought another attack on the Japanese suicide planes on Kyushu today by a fleet of nearly 50 superfortresses* Four airfields on Kyushu were picked out by the big bomibers in a follow-up of Yesterday's assault, in which returning crewmen reported that eight hangars at USA airfield were "(blasted righit off the map.” (1A Tokyo broadcast, recorded by FOC, said the superfortresses in addition raided the Kochi district on neartby Shikoku island. The Domei agency also .reported that about 70 Mustang fighters from I'wo straffed and bomlbed airfields on Boso Peninsula, south of Tokyo, for an hour this morning.) (Under support of a terrific naval bombardment, the marines continued their drive down Okinawa’s west coast and reached the edge of Dakeshi village just north of Naha. 'At the same time the 77th division, paced .by flame-throwing tanks, neared Shuri, Okinawa’s second city three miles northeast of Naha, while the seventh infantry hacked out small gains on the east coast above Yonabaru. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz announced that American forces had killed 36,535 Japanese in the Okinawa area. lHe also disclosed that navy patrol planes sank or damaged 12 more enemy vessels in new raids off Korea and Japan, to bring a three-day toll of Japanese ships In that area to at least 32. (Japanese broadcasts heard by the United Press at San Francisco claimed two Allied aircraft carriers were sunk off Okinawa yesterday. Another broadcast asserted 22,000 American troops had been killed or wounded "out of a total of 130,tOO.”) , —o Aged Berne Woman - Dies This Morning Mrs. C. Baumgartner Is Taken By Death Mrs. Caroline N. Baumgartner, 85, well known Berne resident, died at 2:15 o’clock this morning at her home after a four weeks illness ' of complications. She was born in Bluffton, 0., but had lived in Berne since she was four years old. Her husband, Christian W. Baumgartner, died in 1925. She was a member of the First Mennonite church at Berne. Surviving are two spns, Elmer W. Baumgartner of Berne and Marlin W. of Cleveland, O.; four daughters, Mrs. Bertha Michaud and Mrs. C. T. Habegger, both of Berne; Mieses Cordelia and Sarah Baumgartner, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Braun of Decatur, Mrs. Eli Sprunger of Bluffton and Mrs. Sylvester Gove of Muncie; 14 grandchildren and eight, greatgrandchildren. Two sons, one daughter, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Mennonite church in Berne, with the Rev. J. P. Suder-

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Quiet Observance Urged By Governor Carry On Japanese War In Full Vigor Indianapolis, May 8 — (UP) — Governor Gates today called on Hoosiers to mark the end of the war in Europe in “a quiet and thoughtful manner," and to carry on the war against Japan with vigor. "Ours is a great victory," he . said, "yet to all of us it must . mean the cessation of hostilities ! on only one front. • “Our lines of production must , not cease. Our subscriptions for war bonds must be increased. The responsibility for the suc- . cessful conclusion of the conflict in the Pacific rests upon our shoulders. We as citizens of this state must continue to do all within our power to bring about ultimate peace throughout the world.” "In the celebration of this victory,” Gates said, “it is my earnest desire, as the governor of Indiana, that we acknowledge our great victory in a quiet and thoughtful manner. To all of us it should be a time of prayer, first in bqhalf of those of our citizens who have made the tremendous sacrifice.” Triumph of Free Indianapolis, May B—(UP)8 —(UP) — National commander Edward N. Scheiberling said that “once again free men and freedom-lov-ing people have triumphed in the blood and death of Europe,” in a statement issued today by American Legion national headquarters. Scheiberling, who is in San Francisco attending the United Nations peace conference, warned of the danger of organizations and individuals who sought a soft peace, and urged that the war against Japan be fought to a victorious conclusion. “Members of the American Legion and auxiliary join with all Americans in our expression of gratitude to Almighty God for bringing the struggle in Europe to a victorious end,” he said. o Officials Welcome Victory Prayerfully Grim Pacific Task Tempers Jubilation Washington, May 8. — (UP) —Official Washington welcomed the news of victory in Europe with ■ solemn, prayeirful thanks. I Jubilation over the surrender of Germany was tempered by the Knowledge of the sacrifices already made and of the. grim task ahead in the Pacific. The keynote was rededication to the job of bringing Japan to hetknees besides the beaten Nazis. Rep. John M. McCormack, D., Mass., house majority leader, ex- . pressed the feeling of most of his . colleagues in congress. “TTiis is not the time for jubilation but for prayers of thanksgiv- , ing to carry on for the early defeat of Japan,” he said. [ Sen. Scott W. Lucas, D., 111., ex- , pressed a similar thought and added: “To all of us it brings a sharp , pang of regret that our great lead- . er, the late Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose wisdom and preparation made this day possible, is not here . to rejoice with us.” The American Federation of Labor executive council praised the j "untiring efforts of the great masses 1 of American workers’” and pledged . that “labor will not pause or relax B until the entire job is completed." j Sen. George A. Wilson, R., la.. “It is not a day of celebration. It is a t day of dedication of our unstinted • efforts that the ruthless Japs shall ! be made impotent forever.” War food administrator Marvin • Jones: “American farmers will not stop work today to celebrate our victory in Europe. They know that their war job must go on day and night until total victory is won. All of us would do well to follow their example.” o No Communique From Allied Headquarters IParis, May 8 —(UP)— Supreme headquairtens, for the first time since D-day June 6, 1944 Jailed- to issue a communique at the regular time today. The usual night briefing session for newsmen at headquarters was omitted last night. Began Curfew in 1942 Hyannis, Mass. (UP) —Citizens of Hyannis feel that the nation is Just catching up with them. A midnight curfew has been in force in the town since June, 1942. man officiating. Burial will be jn the M. R. E. cemetery. The body will be removed from the Yager funeral home to the residence this evening.

Nation's Brownout Ends With Victory Little Relaxation In Civilian Controls Washington, Muy s . — (UP) The brownout ends with the complete victory in Europe. The horse racing ban and the midnight curfew on entertainment are expected to be lifted too. Civilian motorists may be able to get more gasoline within several weeks. But otherwise the victory in Europe brings no prospect of early relaxation of the home front controls that directly affect individuals. The food situation in particular remains acute and will be so for many months. It may even get worse before it gets better. That in brief sums up the picture outlined by government officials. They reminded that the war in the Pacific and the relief needs of Europe still will make enormous uemands on home front supplies 01 goods and manpower. Former mobilization director James F. Byrnes said April 1 that V-E day should bring an end to the brownout, the midnight curfew on pleasure and the ban on horse racing WPB chairman J. A. Krug confirmed on May 5 that the brownout would end on V-E day. Here is the supply outlook In more detail: Food —the food situation will remain tight—-and perhaps become tighter as the United States fulfills its commitments to provide relief to the war-torn countries of Europe. The meat shortage will continue and possibly become more acute.- Strict sugar rationing will continue throughout the war with Japan. There is no immediate prospect for easing restrictions on processed foods and fats and oils. Automobiles—cars should be rolling off assembly lines within three or four months after this 100 percent war industry is given a go-

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ahead. Other durable good£ — war production board officials expect almost all types—refrigerators, radios, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, alarm clocks and stoves —to-be back in retail outlets within 12 months. Tires There is no prospect that the critical tire shortage will be eMed soon. Even a sharp drop in military demands would leave a ■ heavy backlog of unfilled orders for rationed tires and months will pass before that demand is satisfied. Gasoline — Motorists can expect increased gasoline rations within a few months. Petroleum administrator Harold L. Ickes a few weeks ago expressed hope for a 5(1 percent increase soon after V-E day. Later he hedged on the estimate. Shoes—One production official said “V-E day doesn’t mean a thing” in relieving the shoe shortage and predicted that shoes must l e rationed "for a couple of year's.” Production has lagged far behind demand and stocks have become ‘to depleted that no military cutback could enable the shoe industry to meet civilian demands for months. Housing —Continuing tight supplies of lumber will prevent any sudden upsurge in building. o In Case of a Shortage East Liverpool, O. (UP) — Receipt of a blank sheet of paper and a pencil stub was enough prompting for an East Liverpool resident to write a long letter to his neglected soldier-brothel 1 . o Carton Cigs Brings $62 Cheboygan, Mich. (UP) — A fag-famished Michigan man believes in getting his smokes even if he has to pay $62 a carton. It was legal, though, as the transaction took place during an auction at a chamber of commerce dinner. The same sale brought sl3 for a single pack. x Just Ask the ‘Banker’ Boston (UP) — An OPA announcement that racks of poker chips are exempted from price control brought this remark from a seasoned player, “That’s what they think.”

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