Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 March 1943 — Page 4

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(RAD SETS | B BASE AFIRE

sack, Near Bremen, Is

Target of Biggest U.S. ‘Attack So Far. : - (Continued from Page One)

attacks on Europe, but bad her again settled over the cone it last night and the R. A. Ps irful bomber command rested

the sixth consecutive night. German bombers made light at5 on two coastal and one in-

d towns in East Anglia during night, damaging a few buildings Three were shot

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"The 600-mile round-trip flight to

)enetration yet by American planes

) Germany. ‘Lieut: C. L. Phillips of Srsevils

“The hits were beauties on: dead center, over the pens and sheds,” said Capt. Claude A. Culpepper of Poplarville, Miss, bombardier in a leading Liberator unit. Direct hits were scored by one bombardier who, though mortally| , wounded by anti aircraft fire, crawled bagk-=to his ‘bombsight, re- . leased his” ‘bombs and died before they reached the ground. Staff Sergt, “Albert Carroll, 20, of Marshall, Tex., ball turret gunner in the underbelly of the Flying Fortress “Sky Wolf,” fell more than half way out of his plane at ~ 23,000 feet over the target and hung on with anti-aircraft shells burstEventually, he managed to clamber back in the

TIME FOR DECISION HERE, PASTOR SAYS ~ “The hour for religious discussion 4s past, long past, and the moment for decision is here,” the Rev.-R Everett Carr, rector of St. Peter's church, Chicago, said today in a noon-day address at Christ church. “What is needed is nqf discussion but decision. Sooner or later, every sincere man and woman must come ~ face to face with the challenging personality of Christ. It is not enough merely to know the faets about his earthly life; one must re- _ late those facts to himself, to his problems and his aspirations. : ‘Speakers next week at the church _ will be the Rev. Reese F. Thornton, rector of St. John’s church, Lafay‘ette, Monday, and the Very Rev. . FEldwood L. Haines, dean of Christ Church cathedral, Louisville, Tues‘A day through Friday.

_ APPEAL IN SWEATER CASE

STRATFORD, ‘Conn., March 19 (U. P.).—Union representatives of . the sweater girl def worker broke off negotiationsiswith the Chance-Vought “division - of United Aircraft Corp. today and anneunced they would appeal to Washington for a ruling on the propriety of sweaters on the job.

Acme Telephoto.

© This photo just received in New York by Clipper from London and obtained through neutral sources is one of the first purporting to show American troops takem prisoners by the Germans in Tunisia and being marched off to an axis prison camp.

‘Manslaughter Charge,” Rabb Says in, Final Argument.

Lee.

three persons were killed.

arguments this afternoon. Indictment: Read

deputy prosecutor, read the indictment, Lee’s statement written several hours after the accident and reviewed the testimony of state witnesses. “This statement alone shows that John William Lee drank himself to the death of three persons and the injury of 12 others,” Mr. Rabb said. “I think that the evidence of this statement substantiates the charge and the facts in the statement have been corroborated on the witness stand.” Defines Charges

Mr. Rabb defined {He charges of

less homicide, saying, be no doubt in your mind fhat manslaughter is the proper ‘charge.” Citing the decision of a Georgia court in a similar case, Mr. Rabb stated, “This court says that when a person runs a .car into someone you can’t say, it’s unfortunate or an

accident. No, it’s a crime.”

JURY TO RECENE LEE CASE TODAY

Is , Proper

The jury of eight men and four women will retire late this afternoon to decide the fate of John W.

He is on trial in criminal court charged with reckless homicide and manslaughter in connection with {the traffic accident last July in front of L. 8. Ayres & Co., in which

After a delay of two weeks, due

to the illness of Special Judge Samuel E. Garrison, state and defense .| attorneys - were to complete final

. Arguing for the state, Saul Rabb,

involuntary manslaughter and reck“There can

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By LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, March 19.— United nations strategy was reliably outlined today on a basis of acceptance of numerical inferiority to the axis in ground troops compensated by enormous superiority over Germany, Italy and Japan in the air. The air margin is to be supplied by American planes, American fliers and American ground crews. The United States army air forces ‘will count 2,450,000 men by Jan. 1, 1944. Without the United States, the axis air arm is about equal to that of the allies. With the United States the margin is moving toward a two to one advantage for the united nations. It will fall somewhat short of that, however.

2,700,000 to Be Overseas

As the allied thrust develops against some: 200,000 or more Germans and Italians who have their backs to ‘the sea in Tunisia, the stream of American reinforcements steadily is welling. It is planned to have « 2,700,000 American soldiers overseas by the end of 1943. That figure does ‘ not include navy and marine elements. Large as it is, the : 2,700,000 subsequently will be increased in development of the 8,200,000-man army now proposed. In terms of ground units, Germany, Italy and their allies in the European theater, including North Africa, muster 483. divisions. The Japanese are believed to ‘have 3,000,000 men under arms, out of which 85 divisions could be created. That brings the number of axis ground divisions to 568. It is emphasized, however, that these divisions represent ground ry* artillery, ‘artillery, armored force and so forth. In the air, the United Press was informed, the united nations expect to overcome the superiority of men which the axis can bring into op-

Allied Strategy of Victory Based on Superiority in Air

position on the ground. The total number of combat squadrons which Germany and Italy and their allies have developed is 900. Exclusive of the United States, the united nations have an equal air force of 900 combat squadrons. This country now is in the process of creating an additional 900 combat squadrons. That number, it is explained, will not give the united nations a two-to-one superiority over the axis because the number of Japanese combat squadrons has not been accurately determined. But a reckoned superiority will result which is counted upon to make up a part of the disadvantage on the ground.

Cut Would Endanger Strategy

President * Roosevelt's firm resistance to congressional demands for reduction in the 8,200,000-man war department program is understood to be based squarely on the foregoing figures and the advice of military ‘experts that the sights must not be lowered. Curtailment of the army at this time, the United Press was informed, would mean not only a complete revision of strategy and of assignments to all the various parts of this complicated army. It would mean, in addition, that when the need arose in 1944 for more men, trained men would not be available. To train them, it is explained, would require an additional year from the time when their apparent need permitted the army to obtain them.

GAS USE MAY BE NO. 3 BLUNDER BY HITLER

WASHINGTON, March 19 (U. U.)—If Adolf Hitler decides to use gas warfare, it may be his third major strategic blunder, one school of chemical’ warfare expert believes. Hitler's two notable mistakes to

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date, it is agreed, were: Failure to follow Dunkerque with an immediate invasion of Britain and miscalculation of Russian strength. Use of gas ‘would invoke the American and British pledge to retaliate—and the allies—notably the United States—are prepared to strike back hard. A mysterious European broadcast, that sounds like German propaganda, has hinted that Germany may use gas.

EMMERT’S RULING UPHOLDS CHECKOFF

The checkoff system for payment of union dues, if properly drawn, does not constitute a violation of the Indiana law prohibiting assignment of wages, Attorney General James Emmert ruled today in an opinion to State Labor Commissioner Thomas Hutson. Mr. Emmert said that any order or contract. providing for the deduction of the dues that was drawn so that it did not constitute an assignment of wages was “properly drawn.”

$14 LEMON—PENNY A SMELL LONDON, March 19 (U, P.)— ons are so scarce in Britain that the sponsors of a dance in London last night put one on exhibition and charged guests a penny a smell. The lemon later was auctioned. off for $14.

TAX RETURNS INCREASE WASHINGTON, March 19 (U. P.). ~The treasury reported-today that income tax collections - counted through Wednesday totaled $2,521,461,906 since Jan. 1, an increase of $423,895,868 over last year.

Regimentation as Long As Possible. (Continued from Page One) “why we should wet-nurse men and women on the home front with all

the comforts and liberties they

have. “The boys in the fox holes and hell holes throughout the world have no one worrying about their

housing and transportation.” A report from what he called “authentic sources” that in the southern

California aircraft industry avoid-

able absenteeism in non-union

plants was only half that in union plants. “I realize that I am being called a labor-hater and a labor-baiter,” he said. “I say again, that is a dastardly lie. I am for honest labor unions and leaders who recognize their obligations in wartime.”

Cites Output Gain

On the basis of 16,500,000 men now in war industry, Mr. Rickenbacker said that “if we were ultraconservative and put the incentive plan into ‘all wat industries, and figured on the basis of 33% per cent saving in the labor force, 5,500,000 men would be released.” Mr, Rickenbacker told the com‘mittee that one war plant he knew about achieved a 51.2 per cent increase in output per man in the month of February by means of the incentive plan. : Mr. Rickenbacker said the incentive plan has proved to ‘increase production 35 to 60 per cent “over the 40-hour a week plan.” The committee is considering the Austin-Wadsworth bill, but invited Rickenbacker to discuss overall manpower problems.

U. S. FLIERS BLAST BURMESE BRIDGES

NEW DELHI, March 19 (U. P). —American airmen, supporting the British army's drive into Burma; are engaged in a systematic campaign of bombing bridges and disrupting Japanese supply lines and communications from Rangoon to the China border. Planes of the 10th U. S. air force have been blasting at the big Myitnge bridge over the Irrawaddy river near Mandalay for the last two days, an: allied communique. re-. ported today. This bridge is the main transportation link between northern and central Burma. Enemy pressure on the east side of the Mayu river was reported to have slackened as Japanese units took to shallow trenches in the hills east of Maundgaw, approximately 16 miles north of Rathedaung. The Paris radio quoted a Tokyo claim today that Japanese troops fhad captured a number of prisoners, including a British general, in the

nounced a readjustment of their lines.

RICK WAITING CALL BY SENATE GROUP

WASHINGTON, March 19° (U. P.).—Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker, who has predicted that it will take

fies today before the senate military affairs committee which is considering national service legislation. Committee members plan to question Rickenbacker on the overall manpower problems. He has been making a series of speeches throughout the country on the eylls of absenteeism. Yesterday he told a Red Cross rally here that before this war is over “millions of homes will be touched by sadness.”

GOP NEARLY UNITED BACK OF RUML PLAN

WASHINGTON, March 19 (U.P). —A four-day battle over income tax forgiveness will begin in the house next Thursday along almost clearcut party lines. Republicans yesterday took an informal stand for the Ruml plan to make 40,000,000 income taxpayers current by canceling a year’s tax liabilities. Openly announced defections were minor. Republicans who opposed the Ruml plan in a party caucus yesterday included Rep. Bertrand W. Gearhart of California and Pred L. Crawford of Michigan. ; ’ i —————————— GANDHY'S WIFE RECOVERS BOMBAY, March 19 (U. P)— The wife of Mohandas K. Gandhi had two heart attacks this week,

but has recovered, it was announced today. :

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A plea for farm le 0 “mings, increased con om goosle % to the

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the future of America riust rest through loyalty to effective agriyas made Pree-

this by Prog, V. C.

morning | man, associate dean of agriculturel

at Purdue university. ‘Prof. Freeman _ spoke on “Agriculture and Democracy” at a meets ing of the seventh ‘district, Indiana |P Federation of Clubs, in Ayres’ auditorium. ; The speaker pointed out that effective agricultural organizations combine vision with experience and brains with labor. He said that farm people already are awake fo their responsibilities and are maling the sacrifices to meet the enlarged demands of war time. “The destiny of agriculture, Prof. Freeman said, “is to accept increased resporsibilities for more efficient agricultural production, keeping pace with world demands and inspiring the farm youth of today to acquire the wisdora and increase their belief in the ‘American way of life.” The forward march of agricultural science depends on skill at-

‘Air Force Week’ Proclaimed Here

AS A TRIBUTE to Indianapolis airmen and aircraft workers, ‘Mayor Tyndall today proclaimed next week “Air Force Week” in the city. : A special aviation cadet recruiting program will be held during the week with WAACs serving as recruiting officers in a booth outsides Indiana theater. Also to be held are special showings of the film, “Air Force,” at Stout field, and at the Indiana theater where a 1 a. m. show will be presented for swing shift workers. |

SERGT. HINTZ WOUNDED Tech. Sergt. Harry W. Hintz, son of Carl F. Hintz, Warsaw, Ind., has been wounded in action’ in the North African area, the war department announced today.

'clubwomen to plant victory gardens. ‘He stressed the importance of}

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tained: through better training, he said. This science of agriculture is basic to victory and necessary to democracy. ‘A. A, Irwin, assistant Marion county agricultural agent, urged

planting easier growing vegetables —tomatoes and beans—that have a long season to provide a fresh supply and are among the main crops for canning. Vegetables like carrots and beets than can be stored for winter's use also should be planted, Mr. Irwin said. Storing will save canning equipment. The third speaker at this morning’s session, Dr. S. J. Burich, spoke on “Corrective Posture” A Red Cross film, “Since Pearl Harbor,” was shown. During the business session, Mrs. E. C. Rumpler presented the name of Mrs. Oscar A. Ahlgren of Whiting for indorsementy as recording

of Women’s clubs for the 1944 election. Plans for club members to provide layettes for needy babies were discussed by Mrs, Leonard Murchison.

BRITISH SUBS. SINK 4 BIG AXIS SHIPS

LONDON, March 19 (U. P)~— British submarines have destroyed four large axis supply ships, a me-dium-sized tanker and a small supply ship in the Mediterranean, the admiralty announced today. _ A special admiralty communique announcing the successes in the campaign against the axis. supply lines between “the continent and North Africa said the submarines also had destroyed a naval auxiliary vessel and another smaller supply

ship. POSTPONES MEETIN G

The regular meeting of the emergency medical first aid unit of district 22 has been posiponed. In its place two meetings will be held, one Monday and another next Fri-

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at all points north and was still rising one to two feet in the last 24

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precipitation.

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Letup Due Soon. With more rain forecast for to-

night, streams were rising rapidly in all parts of Indiana today, some

of them passing flood stage

the night.

The Wabash went out of its of at However, no danger of river:

The White river here rose -to- 91 feet, up .2 of a foot since yesterday. It was still two feet below flood

stage, however.

At Evansville, the Ohio river rose

to 31 feet, up 2.7 fost sinoe: Jester: secretary of the General Federation g

state road 62.near: White: Cloud. Snow in North

A two-inch snow in the northern part of the state has made highways slippery, the department said. The following highways are reported closed: State road 1 south of state road

the junction of state road 231 and also south of Memphis;® state road 39 near Tampico; U. 8. highway 41 between Evansville and Princeton}

state road 58 north of Waynesville

town. Others closed include state road

162 south of Jasper; state road 245

Dudleytown; state road 257 south of Washington; state road 258 west of | Seymour; state road 337 east of Orleans; state road 364 east of state

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