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United Nations’ Offensive Against Enemy Morale Has |

Results as Toll

Of Prisoners Mount.

By THOMAS M. JOHNSON Times Special Writer

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.—Reports of America) sucses on the battlefield that is the enemy’s mind are reach-

A psychological offensive against the Japanese morale

has begun to produce results. The idea that the Japanese|

soldier will always fight until death has been exploded. The Jap will lie down if first he can be worn down by hunger,

sleeplessness and shelling— and then be made to realize that he is not as invincible as his officers have told him

terans of victories in China,

Borneo and the Philippines came to our lines on Guadalcanal with

~ “their feelings Japanese soldiers” gave way re thoughts of hot food, toco and relief from unending ing. : Diaries Revealing ther surrendering Japs carried

iaries which told of running from srican bombers. Their com-

sant about this situation.” s is good news for our practi-

e. They know how important to anese discipline is the grip their ers have over their men, based the soldiers’ adoration of whose personal

e are dropping upon the Japs, airplanes, leaflets shaped phy-

leaves, ging misfortune and bad omen. e fall of one such leaf is a ent of the annihilation of the itarists.” Another, shaped like a leaf, quotes a poem the emperor wrote: “Beautiful are days of e.” Both suggest to Japanese soldiers that they are fighting for | militarists who have overruled their god-emperor.

Treat Japs Well

e more Japanese surrender, the more will. For instead of killing them, as their officers told them we .would, we treat them well. They respond and some, knowing they cannot return to Japan anyway, are

beginning to tell their comrades through loudspeakers about the good treatment received behind American lines. ‘ We are spreading the news in Japan by encouraging prisoners’ to write home—but on a special invisible ink proof paper. We are now getting a supply of intelligence officers trained in Japanese language and customs; also finding American born Japanese who ate loyal and dependable.

Enemy Races Help

All the enemy races are helping. Some here are in contact with underground movements in “the old country,” others are influencing soldiers to desert, then re-educating: them about the war. Italian-Americans working among Italian prisoners in Africa and India are gaining willing workers and some fighters for their erstwhile captors. The many younger Nazis are stfll

tough—some spit in intelligence |

officers’ faces—but fewer older Germans are. They, the Socialists, the very religious, the Austrians and other special classes, get special handling. Today, only optimists think that enough of the enemy will listen to the siren voice of the loudspeaker to make 1943 another 1918. The

s| soldiers of the axis—including even

some good Italian units—need more wearing down. But already they do surrender—even the Japanese “superman.”

WAR TIRES LIMITED TO ‘C’ CARD HOLDERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (U. P.).— The office of price administration yesterday restricted issuance of reclaimed passenger car tires after March to motorists with a ration allowance of more than 560 miles monthly. The so-called “war tires” were previously available to all eligible cars as replacements. Motorists with mileage rations of less than 560 miles monthly may still apply for used and recapped tires as replacements. :

{ 0. E. S. GROUP TO ELECT Election of officers will be held at a meeting of Prospect chapter 452, O. E. 8, at 7:45 p. m. Monday. Mrs. Gladys Perry is worthy matron and Elmer Rhodes, worthy patron.

Two New W2

/ Zenith McDonald ‘Ethel Clevenger

/ LEFT: Auxiliary Zenith B. McDonald, 626 E. 16th st., Indianapolis, has comple her training at the first WAAC ftraining center at Ft. Des Moines, /Ia., and has been sent to Daytona Beach, Fla. for assignment at the second WAAC . training center; there.

RIGHT: Auxiliary Ethel B. Clevenger, 2026 ‘W. North st., Indianapolis, iy now at Ft. Oglefthorpe Ga., where she will be on duty at the third WAAC training center. She received her basic training at/Ft. Des Moines.

MAKE ‘DESK HEROES’ FIGHT, SAYS HARNESS

Rep. Forest A. Harness (R. Ind) told a ‘house. military affairs subcommittee yesterday that the army’s manpower problem could be eased by ‘500,000 men, if “desk heroes” were ‘turned into fighters, and the drafting of fathers probably could be delayed “at least until after summer.” ~ The subcommittee, created yester-

day under a resolution introduced by Rep, Harness, is inquiring into deferment of “young able-bodied” white collar workers, and so-called irreplaceable men in government and private industry. Mr. Harness told reporters he estimated that 250,000 able-bodied men could be taken from government desks alone. He charged that the state department was “loaded down” with young men who had had experience in military intelligence and diplomacy, and now were “just sitting around here pounding a rubber stamp while the army has “crying need for them abroad.”

U.S. Tax Returns Lag in Indiana

THE NUMBER of income tax returns filed by Hoosiers is below the number which could be reasonably expected at this time, Will H. Smith, internal revenue collector for Indiana, said today. He attributed the delay in part to an erroneous impression that the pay-as-you-go plan discussed in Washington will relieve taxpayers of filing returns for 1942 and making the first quarterly payment on or before March 15. The collector urged filings as soon as possible. He said that taxpayers will be given assistance without delay in filling out returns at his office in the federal building here and at all branches throughout the state.

JOB’S DAUGHTERS TO MEET

Job’s Daughters, Bethel 1, will meet at Castle hall Saturday.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (U. P.).—|

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WEST INDIES?

Recent Action in Britain Indicates Move to - That Goal.

By NAT A. BARROWS Copyright, 1943, by The Indianapolis Times and The Chicago Daily News, Inc.

LONDON, Feb. 25.-~Colonial Sec-

new political constitution to Jamaica, and Sir Frank Stockdale's white paper outlining immediate

and contemplated Snprovements for the entire West Indies, foreshadow possibilities.that at long last the British Caribbeans are approaching closer to a new deal. (Sir Frank is controller for development and welfare in the West Indies and also British co- Mr Barrows chairman of the Anglo-American Caribbean commission.) The proposal to give Jamaica fuller elected representation in her Louse and assembly 1s a definite advance toward home rule there. It comés‘as one answer to a long and often bitter local controversy

factions now can be brought into a more co-operative atmosphere toward meeting their grave economic problems. The Stockdale white paper, giving plans for spending nearly $24,000,000 in the British West Indies, can

seeks to treat the various colonies as junior partners in overall empire fortunes rather than as selfcontained economic and financial units.

U. S. on the Scene

The presence of American troops in lend-lease bases in Trinidad, St. Lucia, Antigua, Jamaica and British Gulana—for 99 years—has provided more than a passing stimulus for the British colonial office to mend its fences in the Caribbean. Washington and London have been frequently consulting about their mutual interests, aware that West Indian poverty, disease, unemployment, soil erosion and unbalanced economy have adverse effects upon both countries. Meanwhile, the West Indies’ overwhelming black population has its fingers crossed. Overcome by the lethargic effects of malnutrition and underprivilege for generations, the blacks will believe the new deal kas arrived when their stomachs are full.

HINTS EARLY ACTION AWAITS CANADIANS

LONDON, Feb. 25 (U.P.).—Sir James Grigg, British war secretary, told commons today that Canadian troops had been eager for a long time to get into action on the fighting. front and that “we trust they won’t have to wait much longer.” Grigg praised the British eighth army, now in southern Tunisia after its triumphal march through Libya, as “the finest instrument of war so far fashioned in the history of the British empire.” ‘He called the Middle East campaign the most successful example of army air co-operation in this war. “We are ready to apply the lessons to other possible theaters of operations,” Grigg revealed. Speaking of the landings in North Africa, he said Britain moved 185,000 men, 20,000 vehicles and 220,000 tons of stores to ports in three weeks:

NOVELIST ON TRIAL IN SOLDIER ESCAPE

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 25 (U. P).— Novelist Ursula Parrott goes on trial in federal court here. today for allegedly aiding her guitar-play-ing soldier companion, Pvt. Michael Neely Bryan, 26, of Germantown, Tenn.,, to escape from a Miami Beach military stockade, Dec. 29. The 40-year-old author, who last week filed suit for divorce from her fourth husband, faces three separate counts. She is charged with aiding .a soldier to desert the U. S. army, harboring a ‘deserter and undermining the loyalty, discipline or morale of a member of the armed forces.

ASSOCIATION WARNS OF EMPTY SHELVES

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 (U. P.). — Empty shelves will be about all the average customer will see in retail stores this fall, the National Retail Dry Goods association warned in a special bulletin tonight. ‘While retailers’ pected to be reasonably adequate through the first half of the year, stores all over the country will be short of “almost everything” thereafter, the association said.

1943 store sales would be 10 to 25 per cent smaller than last year’s and suggested that its 5000 member stores introduce operating economics.

ORA GASAWAY QUITS OFFICE IN UMWA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (U. P.). —Ora E. Gasaway of Brazil, Ind,

president of district 50, a miscellaneous affiliate of the United Mine Workers of America, and as president of its organizing committee. Gasaway, who assumed office in 1941, said his resignation was prompted by ill health. He said he

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AYRES’ FEBRUARY

* Registered

1D 1; VILE SALE

3 Ayres' E. O. M. sale is the regular cleanup of odd lots, broken sizes and soiled merchandise.

February

E. O. M. is especially value-full, bringing you many values for yourself, your family and your home. Come

early, stay late. Look for a great many unadvertised values on every floor and in every department.

COSTUME JEWELRY \

TOILETRIES

BUDGET UNDIES

(23) PINS—Were originally 2 for 1.00*

(7) PINS—Were originally 200, now...............: 1.00* (3) PINS—Were originally 2.50, ‘now............ ve. .2.00% (17) PINS—Were originally,

(3) PINS—Were se 350, now........ ........ .00*

(10) PINS—Were saa 2.00*

(3) PINS—Were originally 500, Now... ........-»... 50% (6) PINS —Were originally 950, now................ 3.1 (1) BRACELET—Was origfinally 7.50, now -........ 3.5* (2) BRACELETS, PINS— Were ‘originally 10.00,

‘NOW

(5) BRACELETS, Were originally 12.50, now (2) BRACELETS, Were originally 15.00, HOW iii vviianvnsnning «a. 4.50%

(2) PINS—Were originally 5

) PIN—Was Te 17.50, now

(2) BRACELETS—Were Sia. inally 20.00, now

(2) PINS—Were Sr : 15.00* BRACELET—Was originally 35.00, now 5. ODD LOTS COSTUME JEW-10c-3.00* *Plus tax. ;

—COSTUME JEWELRY. TREET FLOOR.

NECKWEAR

FLOWERS, HAIR ORNAMENTS—Were originally much more. Odd lots, now NECKWEAR — Taken from regular stock and reduced.

BLOUSES — Were originally

1.50, broken size, color assort--

. 99e¢ BLOUSES, SWEATERS—Odd lots taken from regular stock. Greatly reduced, now....1.39 —NECKWEAR, STREET FLOOR.

HANDBAGS

(38) BROADCLOTH BAGS— were originally 2.00, now 79¢ (30) BROADCLOTH AND VELVET BAGS—Were gig. inally 3.00, now........... 1.00 (10) BROADCLOTH BAGS— Were originally 3.95, NOW ics s8 vnc ia sisainaa 2.00 (19) BROADCLOTH AND VELVET BAGS—Were ge inally 5.00, now........... 2.50 (17) BROADCLOTH BAGS— Were originally 7.95-15.00, now 5. BELTS—O0dd lots, incomplete assortments, now HANDBAGS—Special groups, daytime, evening, Greatly Reduced —HANDBAGS, STREET FLOOR.

645 PAIRS OF COTTON STOCKINGS 1:

Were originally 89c to 2.35! Plain and fancy weaves. Excellent values —but a broken size and color assortment. Blacks.

‘and whites. —HOSIERY, STREET FLOOR.

3

CHERAMY FACE POWDER —Regularly 75c, special 49¢

GRIFFON MANICURE SETS 50

BATHASWEET SHOWER MITTS—Now

" HELEN PESSL BATH

HERBS—Now

GOURD POWDER BOXES— Hand decorated, now ODDS AND ENDS PERFUME BOTTLES—Greatly Reduced

SADIRA LIPSTICKS — 39¢c or 3 for 1.00

GLIDA TRAVEL BAG 1

IMPORTED PERFUME BOTTLES—Greatly Reduced

DOROTHY GRAY DUSTING POWDER—Discontinued box. Originally was 2.00, now 1.00

109% Tax on Cosmetic Items —TOILETRIES, STREET FLOOR.

NOTIONS

POMANDER BALL SACHETS —Originally 1.00, now 50¢

TIE RACKS—Were originally 1.00, now 25¢

ASSORTED HOSE AND HANKY Greatly Reduced

PLIOFILM SHAMPOO APRONS—Now

PLIOFILM ROASTER COVERS—Now

P. & S. NAPKINS—Box of 50. Limited quantity 2 for 1.09

BUTTONS AND BUCKLES

FOLDETTE LUNCH KIT—Now

—NOTIONS, STREET FLOOR.

E.O0.M. SPECIAL

One Thousand ‘NEW BOOKS

4 for 1.00

Included with this collection of new books, mostly fiction, offered at this special price, are used books from our ' Circulating Library. _ Single copies 29c.

—BOOKS, STREET FLOOR.

GLOVES

LEATHER GLOVES—Broken assortments, originally much more. Slightly soiled from display, .now 2. LEATHER GLOVES — Taken from regular stock. Odd lots, broken sizes, whites ahd some colors, now 2.29 LEATHER GLOVES — Were originally = 2.00-3.00. Broken assortment of sizes and col-

.. GLOVES—0dd lots of fabrics,

wools and a few leathers, all originally much more, .59% ~—GLOVES, STREET FLOOR.

LOUNGE SHOP

GROUP OF HOSTESS TYPE ROBES — Originally were 7.98 to 49.95. 2 now edsssveeenne. .3.88 to 12.88

~LOUNGE SHOP, SECOND FLOOR.

(30) SLIPS—Were originally 129, now ............. ....88¢ —BUDGET SHOP, SECOND FLOOR.

COLLEGIENNE SHOP

GROUP OF DRESSES— Crepes and wools included. Originally were 8.95 to 10.95, NOW: is iiieievnnes ...95.00 (6) FEATHER FLUFF COATS—Originally were 29.93, now...... cesessnns 17.00 (2) FUR-TRIMMED COATS —Originally 69.95, now, 48.00 GROUP OF DRESSES—Originally were 12.95 to 17.95. 8.

GROUP OF DRESSES—Originally 17.95 to 25.00, now. .,........ wed oan seve ld

—COLLEGIENNE SHOP, SECOND FLOOR.

Special for E. 0. M.

GOLLEGIENNE SPORTSWEAR

4 PRICE

Sweaters, blouses and jackets included.

—COLLEGIENNE SPORTSWEAR, SECOND FLOOR.

LINGERIE

(15). RAYON GOWNS—Were

. originally 4.00, now

(68) FLANNELETTE GOWNS —Were originally 2.95, now 47 Pieces size 32; 21 pieces size 34. (17) FLANNELETTE GOWNS —Were originally 4.00, BOW. ooic.iivsoiiaiisins 3.29 13 Pieces size 32; 4 pieces size 34. (20) FLANNELETTE PAJAMAS—Were originally 2.95, now 2.28 18 Pieces size 32.

GROUP OF BETTER

GOWNS AND PAJAMAS GREATLY REDUCED. —LINGER[E, SECOND FLOOR. J {

SPORTS DRESSES

(25) DRESSES—AI originally

much more. Tailored types; excellent values; but a broken size assortment, now..... 5.00

(35) DRESSES — All taken

from regular stock and drastically reduced. Tailored styles for all occasion wear. Broken size assortment, now SPORTS ACCESSORIES— Odd lots and special groups; drastically reduced, now. .1.00

—SPORTS SHOP, THIRD FLOOR,

BLOUSES, SWEATERS

BLOUSES—Odd lots; daytime and evening styles. All origmuch more. Broken

WOMEN’S SWEATERS—

~ Were originally 3.98. Broken

size and color assortments,

now 99 : WOOL BLOUSES — ~ Taken

from regular stock and, reduced. ' Broken size and color

‘range,

—BLOUSES, THIRD FLOOR?

.E.O.M. SPECIAL

SPRING HATS $2, $3, $5

Odds and ends of good spring styles; broken size assortment,

~

—BUDGET MILLINERY, THIRD FLOOR.

BUDGET SHOP

MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S DRESSES — Were originally

10.95 to 22.95, now ...........7.00 and 11.00

A FEW DINNER AND EVENING DRESSES—Were originally 10.95 to 22.95, J NOW sicvevsccncennecnses. 00 —BUDGET SHOP, Sap FLOOR.

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GOWN ROOM DRESSES

Excellent values but a broken assortment of women’s and misses’ sizes.

(12) DRESSES — Were orig inally 22.95 and 25.00, NOW eeievvnrennnenne... 12,90

(18) DRESSES — Were orig~ inally 19.95 and 29.95, NOW. ............ lids ..14.90 (15) DRESSES — Were originally 25.00 and 35.00, NOW wunvasscsinsse

(25) DRESSES — Were orig« inally 39.95, now......... 22.90

—GOWN ROOM, THIRD FLOOR.

WINTER COATS

(10) UNFURRED WINTER COATS—All were originally more. Broken size assortments, now cesisecans... 18.00

(14) UNFURR WINTER

'COATS—Broken/ size assorte

(18) FORT AIMED WIN. TER COATS—AIll taken from regular stock; all originally much more; fur trimmed; broken size range, now. .54.00*

FUR - TRIMMED DRESS COATS—AIl originally much more; all taken from regular stock. Broken sizes and col-

ors, now—

Reduced for Clearance. “Plus tax.

\ 3 —COATS, THIRD FLOOR.

CHILDREN'S APPAREL

(15) PLAY SUITS — Were

. originally 3.00, now.......2.00

(9) ‘CORDUROY SHORTS. were originally 2.00, now..1.00

(13) ZELAN PROCESSED : JACKETS — Were ; 3.50, now ....

tess ecssessn

. (13) ZELAN PROCESSED

OVERALLS—Were originally 2.25, now ..... videsvases 168 1 (3) DRESSES — Were originally 12.95, now ..s.5.98

_ (9) DRESSES — Were origne

inally 6.98, nOW........... GROUP OF BOYS AND