Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 April 1943 — Page 5

THICK OF FIGHT

Important Factor in Allied

‘Gains in Africa; Kill 600 Nazis,

By PHIL AULT United Press Staff Correspondent ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, North Africa, April 27 (U. P.).—British parachute troops made the first ‘allied contact with the Germans Tunisia on Nov. 18 and since then they have been an important fac-

tor in the allied successes, it can

be revealed today. During their months in the front lines, fighting mostly as infantry, the tough, slashing, red beret-wear ing troops have captured 1800 prisoners—1000 Germans and 800 Ital- ~~ fans—and know for certain they have killed at.least 600 men. In the latter part of their camPaigning they did much of their fighting with captured German guns, : Evacuate Casualties

Specializing in close-quarter fighting, they depended mainly on grenades and bayonets. So rugged was some of their fighting that on Djebel Mansour, they had to evacuate 168 casualties in a 10-hour march down the mountain, four ‘hours under heavy enemy fire. A group of these troops, self-con-scious and laden with ribbons denoting high decorations for valor, Yo at headquarters press room and Id of their fiction-like ‘experiences. One battalion flew out of England in American transports at the start of the African campaign, paused briefly at Algiers and then made an operational jump on the Cap Bon drome. They held the field until eved by RAF personnel. Another battalion made an operational jump at Souk El Arba without opposition and marched northeast in search of the enemy until they made contact at Sidi N’Sir.

Take 800 Prisoners The third battalion of the brie gade, jumped northeast of Pont Du Fahs on Nov. 27 and set out on foot toward Oudna, 15 miles from Tunis. They met strong German opposition, fought a battle and then withdrew 90 miles across the hills to Medjez El Bab. On the night of March 27, the brigade, with British infantry, attacked the Germans north of the Mateur-Sedjenane road. They crossed a flooded river at midnight, catured 800 prisoners and played a big role in the British advance. Among their prisoners was an Italian commander.

YANKS RAID RANGOON NEW DELHI, April 27 (U. P.)— Liberator bombers of the 10th U.S. force started huge fires with ect hits on the distillation plant area and among storage tanks at

the big Thilawa oil refinery south]

of Rangoon yesterday,

& COL): munique said today. - a

for tree spraying (bottom).

Indianapolis Civilian Defense Chief Harry Yockey today was ordered by the safety board to investigate the possibility of immediately equipping 60 auxiliary fire pumpers, now unusable because of lack of accessories. : Mr. Yockey said he would write to the state OCD property officer, and to authorities in Cleveland if necessary, in an effort to determine the future course of shipment of OCD supplies. “The safety board feels that it’s responsible for the preparedness of this city,” said Smiley Chambers, a board member, “Consequently, we intend either to fortily the city against emer-

-|gencies or find out why it can’t be

‘fdone.”

NAZIS LOOT EUROPE WASHINGTON, April 27 (U. PJ). +«=Nazi Germany, engaged in “the TF areatest steal in history,” is looting Europe to the tune of tens of billions of dollars per year, the board

Mr. Yockey, asked by Mr. Chambres why equipment for the pumpers had not arrived, said, “Who are we to question the civilian defense strategy of our federal government?”

+ Of economic warfare reported today.

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The amazing castor plant, whose oil prompts grimaces like that of the little girl above, has proved its worth in wartime. The oil is being used to lubricate guns and airplanes, to supply glycerine for explosives and the plant’s leaves are the source of an insecticide Its wide use and cut in imports from Brazil may make the castor plant an important U. 8. crop. But don’t worry, kiddies, there'll always be enough for you—medicinal use is only 10 per cent of castor oil production.

Safety Board Seeks to Equip 60 Auxiliary Fire Pumpers

ment had pursued a policy of first assigning defense supplies to vital coastal areas. Meanwhile, Mr. Yockey said the local OCD had opened a recruiting office at 136 N. Pennsylvania st., for the purpose of enlisting 2000 auxiliary’ pelice, 2000 auxiliary firemen and about 1000 air raid wardens.

‘A KID WHEN HE LEFT ~-NOW HE'S A MAN

SYDNEY, Australia, April 27 (U. P.).—In the crowded foyer of a Red Cross club somewhere in Australia, an American ' soldier and sailor passed each other with a nod, Suddenly one of them turned and grabbed the other. “Where have you been,” said sailor Frank Vana to soldier William Vana, his brother from Chicago. They last saw each other two years ago. William later joined the army and won the purple heart for bravery. “I was a bit more staggered than Frankie,” Bill said. “It took longer to register who he was. He was only a kid when he left and now he’s a man.”

BLACK MARKETS IN NORTHEAST PROBED

WASHINGTON, April 27 (U. P.). ~The pouliry black market in 13 northeastern states will be studied at_a public hearing in New York on Friday by the poultry and dairy] ago products subcommittee of the Republican congressional food study committee, it was announced today.

Northeastern poultry producers rrenc

and distributors have claimed that OPA orders are forcing all poultry marketing in the area through black markets and the consequent liquidation of legitimate concerns.

HINT INCENDIARISM IN MARKET ST. FIRE

Police today suspected incendiarism in a fire last ht at 625 W. Market st. in which a man was burned critically. When John Cash, 33, a roomer, found a mattress ablaze he carried it into the street to prevent the

house from catching a fire and was|Figh

burned on the face, arms and body. He is in City hospital. Police said an open window teadsl} them to believe someone set the

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Michigan Man Man Holds Police At Bay Four Hours; Two

Others Wounded.

BAY CITY, Mich. April 27 (U. P.) —Cecil Lisk, 41-year-old unemployed machinist, shot and killed himself and two of his four young daughters today during a four-hour battle with police that ended only after a half-dozen tear-gas bombs |

had been fired into Lisk’s ‘barricaded home. Dead were Lisk; Vivian, 5, and Kathleen, 18 months. Bernice, 8, and Geraldine, 10, were reported in fair condition at Mercy hospital. Mrs. Josephine Lisk, 40, mother of the four little girls, escaped

police during a quarrel with her husband over whether a son, Cecil, 17, should enlist in the armed forces. The argument began shortly after midnight, she said, when Lisk threatened her with a shotgun, she fled and called authorities. They surrounded the house, but Lisk refused to surrender. Instead, he asked officers to “bring her (his wife) within range.” Officers refused, and Lisk then

dren. Vivian died within 10 minutes. Lisk died later at General hospital, and Kathlen died about two hours later at Mercy hospital. During the four hours Lisk held police at bay, the hostage children. cried repeatedly from the house. “Don’t come in,” they begged. “He'll shoot us. He'll shoot us.”

AIRFIELDS IN SOUTH

MOSCOW, April 27 (U. P.) —The Red air force pressed a bombing! offensive against German airdromes and communications on the southern front today while ground forces generally remained inactive.

In the Ukraine, Russian bombers scored 12 direct hits on planes at one airdrome and wrecked several military trains at a station in a series of raids south of Balakleya, the mid-day communique said. Big explosions were observed.

Russian planes in the northwest Caucasus touched off many fires and explosions at enemy airdromes. An . anti-aircraft battery in the Caucasus has shot down 17 German planes in the last few days. The principal land action in the past 24 hours was an abortive German thrust on the northwestern front below Lake Ilmen. The Monday midnight communique said numerically superior German forces broke into a village, but were forced back to their own lines with a loss of nearly 1000 men by Soviet counter-attacks.

GENERAL'S SON WOUNDED

NEW YORK, April 27 (U.P.) —Lt. Thomas A. Terry Jr, 29, of Abbeyville, Ala., son of Maj. Gen. Thomas A, Terry, commanding general of the second service command, was wounded in North Africa on March 23, command headquarters announced last night.

Communiques

EISENHOWER COMMUNIQUE

(Issued April 27, 1943)

THE TUNISIAN battle sontinued yesterday with unabated feroci On the 1st army front, armored fighting continues .in the sector southeast of Medjez El Bab and our troops here have again 8 ands some progress agains; desperate opposition from the ene Drtuish infantry have clear * Longstop hill, an Jmportant feature to the north of Medjez Bab, taking a further 260 prisoners. French forces on the 1st army front have made a rapid advance and occupy 8 hill overlooking Pont du Fahs. The 2d (U. S.

) corps continued their advance in difficult country to the north. h troops in this sector are cooperating with good effect. Purther gains were made yesterday on the left sector of the 8th army front.

AIR

ON THE night of April 35-26 Wellington bombers of the strategic air force attacked enemy air flelds in Sardinia. Several large explosions were seen. Light bombers the tactical air force made attacks on enemy lines of communication and motor transport. Attacks on enemy communications in Tunisia were continued yesterday by medium bombers of the strategic air force. The air field at Grosse Italy was bombed by flying fortresses, direct hits being oberon on airdrome buildings. Figh ter-bombers carried out attacks on shipping; hits were scored on sevhive > which were sunk and others left b burs dab mbe a py 2 fig! ter-bombers of the tactical air Jone continued their attacks in increasing in positions and air . Enemy vehicles were destroyed and large fires started. ters maintained offensive sweeps over the battle area. dyes enemy aircraft were destroyed ing the day and two during the night roi 25-28. From all phase operations

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