Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 June 1943 — Page 1

youuue 54—NUMBER 71

Sub Sunk in Chase Through Convoy

(U. 8. Coast Guard Photos.)

i Coast rusian. or the. cutter [Speiichs Took aft as thelr depth. diarge explodes (upper) blowing a Nazi sub to the surface (lower) as it tried to sneak into a convoy. The force of the explosion shows in twisted steel on the sub’s deck. The Nazi standing near the conning tower disappeared a moment after the picture was snapped, and’ Shortly thereafter the U-boat nosed into its final death dive.

REPORTS NAZIS. BOLSTER GREECE,

Fears of Balkan | ‘Blow Are’ Seen Growing. 5

LONDON, June 2 (U. P.).—Reliable sources ‘in Cairo - said toddy the Germans have moved: reinforcements into’ southern Greece, boasting: axis ‘forces -in the -Balkans to nearly’ 240,000, .in_ the face of a { | growing threat of an allied jnvasion. This threat was’ emphasized by the announcement’ that allied: warships have bombarded ‘the ‘Italian stepping stone island. of .Pantelleria. twice’ in 48 hours, adding to the destruction wrought by allied plahes in virtually continuous rdids, a # communique announced today. | Naval surface forces poured shells into the harbor area without effective opposition Sunday night, then returned : late yesterday afternoon and shelled the barracks and battery areas, ‘scoring hits. . / | There was some retaliation from the shore during’ the second bombardment, but the ships escaped without casualties in both’ attacks, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s headquarters reported. No damage was sustained in the first attack. The bombardments were the -second and {third by allied ‘warships since the ‘fall of Tunisia, the first ‘having been made early on the morning of May 13. Bombers and fighter - bombers, (Continued on Page Six)

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Coast Guard Photos Show Running Fight

By FRED: SCHERFF United . Press Staff Correspondent : WASHINGTON, . June 2-—The .

'U..8. coast guard cutter Spencer recently blasted a German subma‘rine to. the bottom in a dramatic

captured more than 40- of the

turned: with- a blow-by-blow photographic account of the fight, the navy disclosed today. . Photographs released by the ‘navy showed the battered submarihe dead in the water, her crew struggling - through the waves - toward rescue ships, the U-boat's last mpment, and—the clean-shav-en faces of the cutter’s men. The clean-shaven faces, the navy noted, were an .important part of the photographic collection because the Spencer’s men had sworn to let their beards grow until they got a U-boat. The battle over, they scraped their faces clean at the first opportunity. The U-boat, caught lying sub(Continued on Page Six)

HINT CAIRO SELECTED FOR ALLIED TALKS

Egypt's Recent Recognition Of Russia Cited.

By LEON KAY United Press Staff Correspondent CAIRO, May 31 (Delayed) .— Many observers believed today that Cairo was becoming the “strategic” 4| capital of future united nations effort in the Middle East and would be an ideal meeting place for any future personal consultations of high allied leaders which may eventuate. The recent resumption of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Soviet Russia was regarded as of (Continued on Page Three)

LOCAL TEMPERATURES d 8am, ,. 5 10 a. m. . 81.

DR. DAFOE OF QUINT FAME DIES

Attended 'Dionnes at Birth, Credited With Saving Their Lives. (Photo, Page Three)

NORTH BAY, Ontario, June 2 (U. P.).—Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, who attended - the birth of the Dionne quintuplets and was credited with saving: their lives, died today. Dr. ‘Dafoe died five minutes after he had been admitted to a hospital here suffering from pneumonia. He became: ill shortly after. returning from a trip to Toronto. " Dr, Dafoe remained physician to the quintuplets: from the date of their birth—May 28, 1934—until last

'year when he was succeeded by Dr. Dr. Dafoe resigned be-

I. Joyal. : cause of friction between him and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dionne, parents of the girls.

It Was On May 28, 1934

The one chance in millions—birth of the quintuplets—heaped fame on Dr. Dafoe, who. previously was a country doctor in the Ontario countryside. His saving the lives of the quints made him a world*figure, His life was portrayed in.the movies in “The Country Doctor.” He lectured throughout the United States and Canada and was honored by medical societies. It was at 4 o'clock in the morning of May 28, 1934, that Dr. Dafoe received a hurry call from the Dionne home. . He arrived to find the house in confusion and no preparation made for the confinement.. Two of the

quints had been born, with two

neighbors acting as midwives. Dr. Dafoe had the room scrubbed and took over. Later, he described the subsequent events: “In the meantime another baby appeared in the world and this was followed by still another. '. “The last tivo babies were ‘born with .an ‘angel’s veil’ or a caul, covering them. In olden times an incident ‘of this nature was supposed to bring good luck. “Inthe early hours of the morn‘jing and still sleepy from a yreviout : night,

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1943

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BELIEVE TOLL WILL INCREASE IN FINAL CHECK

Navy Makes No Mention Of Wounded; Mopping Up

Operations Continue.

WASHINGTON, June 2 (U. P.).— The navy announced today that American troops on Attu have killed at least 1500 Japanese soldiers, but have taken only four prisoners. The count, it was explained, covered only the known enemy casualties as of last Sunday midnight. The final check is expected to show enemy casualties to be considerably higher. War Secretary Henry L. Stimson told a press conference last Thursday that incomplete reports at that time showed American casualties on Attu to include 127 killed 399 wouned and 118 missing. Thus, the navy’s first estimate of enemy losses accounts for half the number of the garrison the Japanese claimed to have on the island. Earlier, an axis broadcast quoting Japanese sources, reported that the entire enemy garrison of 3000 had given up their lives.

No Quarter Given

The casualty estimate was contained in a navy war bulletin which reported continuation of. mopping up operations against isolated enemy groups on Attu. . Meanwhile, American bombers continued to pound’ the enemy’s “Aleutidhs base on Re island. The fact that only four prisorfe were taken on Attu indicated the sanguinary nature of the struggle on the island. Apparently no quarter was given or asked, with the Japanese fighting a suicidal, last ditch defense of the island they acquired without a’ struggle a year ago. The exact number of Japanese dead may never be known since, according to informed quarters here, the Japanese crémated the bodies of those killed early in the Attu campaign.

Hoosier Heroes

Sqft. Gilliam Is Killed in

Plane Crash

Killed SGT. CHARLES W. GILLIAM, Indianapolis, was one of the three men killed Monday in a burning plane crash: near Will Rogers field at Oklahoma City. Sgt. Gilliam, 22, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Gilliam, 809 Parker ave. He graduated from Technical high school and the Roscoe Turner Aeronautical school. He was a member of the Centenary Christian church and the Brookside Masonic lodge. He had been in the army since Oct. 17, 1942, and previously had worked at Allison's. Survivors, besides the parents, are four brothers, Pvt. Frank L. Jr. stationed at Camp Gordon, Ga.; Edward T., Robert S. and Kenneth; one sister, Mary Ann, all of Indianapolis, and his grand‘mother, Mrs. Della Gilliam of Noblesville, The family has deferred funeral arrangements pending notice from the war department regarding when to expect the arrival of the

in » Missing CARL ROSS, member of the merchant marine and brother of

Keith Ross, Aurora’s first casualty (Continued on Page Three)

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Owner Recovers 'Pregious’ Auto

A 1926 MODEL automobile owned by Seccond Cerma, 406 Hanson st., was stolen today and he beamed with delight when he recovered it himself because he said he wouldn't take $600 for it. He parked it in the 400 block of W. Washington st. and when ‘he returned a few minutes later it was gone. "He. telephoned police, then began his own search, He later located it in the 200 block of N. Senate ave.,.a man sitting in it.

He called Police again and they ; 31, of 137.

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FORECAST: Continued warm and\ humid tonight and tomorrow morning with showers and thunderstorms: by or during: tomorrow morning.

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FIGHT RENEWED OVER JAIL WORK

+Job «Done, Now the Dispute Is Over Quality—And Pay.

The county jail remodeling project, which resulted in the discharge of a grand jury last February, has become ‘the center of a new controVersy. The job has been completed, but a sizable row has broken out over the quality of the work and payment of the money for it. The contract was awarded by county commissioners to Charles Helfenberger on a bid of $1985 while he was foreman of a grand jury investigating county contracts. The jury was discharged by Judge W. D. Bain of criminal court as a result of the award. Mr, Helfenberger sublet the papering and painting work to James Roth, who, in turn, sublet the painting to Gordon K. Vrell, an -unsuccessful bidder on the original contract. Last May 6, county commissioners accepted the repair job and paid Mr. Helfenberger the full amount of -the:contract price. Claims Bill Unpaid

However, commissioners are still holding the contractor's performance bond, pending settlement of a dispute between Mr. Helfenberger and the sub-contractors. “We will not return the bond to the contractor until he presents us with an affidavit proving that all outstanding bills in connection with the work have been paid,” Commissioner William Bosson said. Mr, ‘Vrell charged that he has not been paid for his painting work by Mr. Roth who, in turn, says he can't pay Mr. Vrell .until he gets his money from Mr. Helfenberger. nd Mr. Helfenberger insists that he won't pay because Mr. Roth and Mr. Vrell “did not complete their work the way it should have been done.” Mr. Vrell insists he did complete his work according to the contract. And the squabble rumbles on with commissioners holding the bond until it’s all settled.

PAY-AS-YOU-GO LAW EXPECTED THIS WEEK

Senate Action Is Scheduled For Today.

WASHINGTON, June 2 (U. P.).— Pay-as-you-go tax legislation faced its last legislative hurdle today with every indication that it will become law before the end of the week. The senate this afternoon takes up the compromise plan which the house approved yesterday by a vote of 256 to 114. Acting Democratic Leader Lister Hill. (D. Ala.) predicted that it would be accepted by an evén greater majority than the 49 to 30 vote by which the senate

approved = the: Rumi skip-a-year

plan May 14. President Roosevelt is expected to sign the bill immediately

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Four Factory Roofs Lifted

At La Porte

(Another Photo, Page Seven). ' heed Cpt: 3 Northwestern Indiana, still counting damage from recent floods, today surveyed losses from a wind of

to facili- $82

cyclonic ‘proportions which swept a wide area late yesterday.

. The storm’s path was through Hudson Lake, New. Carlisle, South Bend, Goshen, Valparaiso, Elkhart and La Porte, where it reached its intensity. At La Porte, roofs were ripped off four factory buildings. Many streets were made impassable by uprooted trees and other debris.

Several La Porte persons were cut| | British overseas transport plane,

by flying glass. Valparaiso estimated the damage there at $75,000. The wind leveled |

farm buildings and homes and dam- |

aged telephone and telegraph lines.! North of Valparaiso, 50 buildings

either were demolished or destroyed.|,

The Indiana-Michigan Electric Co. reported damage to its lines in St. Joseph county, where the wind (Continued on Page Six)

REVEAL THIRD JAP ATTACK IN OREGON

Plane Failed to Start Fire Eight Months Ago.

PORT ORFORD, Ore., June 2.— Witnesses were permitted today to tell about a previously undisclosed attempt by -a Japanese plane to start a raging fire in the Oregon forests. The western defense command released the information after it was announced at Washington that threz enemy attacks have been (Continued on Page Six)

FINAL HOME

PRICE FOUR CENTS

Windmill Topples in Upstate Storm

These two little girls inspect a windmill toppled by yesterday’s storm when it struck the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Byrd McPherson at Rolling Prairie, Ind. Mr. McPherson was injured when trapped under a col-

LESLIE HOWARD BELIEVED LOST

500 Japs Slain, Only Four Surrender On Attu

LB PUTS STRIKE ACTION UP TO FOR

BOARD ORDERS HALT IN MINE NEGOTIATIONS

Claims Workers. Violating Pledge; Refuses to 0. K. Agreement.

By UNITED PRESS The war labor board today, ordered immediate cessation :

lof negotiations between coal

mine operators and the United Mine Workers, and put the two-day-old strike of 530,000 ‘miners. up to Presi« dent Roosevelt for action. The board acted on grounds that

the’ new mine walkout violated labor's no-strike pledge. In tele

operators it said it would not recog= nize any agreement reached while a sirike was in progress. Neither Jhad any immediate comment but scheduled a 2 p. m. session. The miners stayed away from the

i| pits again today in the face of a

telegram from Coal Administrator Harold L. Ickes, who reminded them that they were striking against the government and that “without coal in adequate quantities we cannot win the war.” Ickes is operating the mines for the. government. : The board's telegram was regards ed as an answer to a request made by the operaters last night thas

Transport Plane. Reportedly Carrying British Actor Is Overdue.

; BULLETIN LISBON, June 2 (U. P.)~—A British overseas airways plane carrying Leslie Howard, British actor, and 12 other passengers, including three small English children, was shot down over the Bay of Biscay while en route to England, it was reported today at the office of the British press attache here.

LONDON, June 2 (U. P).—A

(reportedly carrying the famous actor, Leslie Howard, and 12 - other passengers and: four crewmen has been missing since yesterday on the

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regular flight from Lisbon to London via Ireland and may have been shot down by Nazi-long-range warplanes over the Atlantic. Official confirmation was lacking, but semi-officially it was said that Howard" was among thé passengers on the missing Douglas transport, which left Lisbon yesterday morning on a flight of probably eight hours to Foynes, en route to London. It was understood that there were no other famous persons on the passenger list. ‘Howard had been in Spain and Portugal, lecturing for the British on “How Fims Are Made.” Toward the end of May it was reported he was returning soon to London to supervise the final stages of a new film called, “The Lamp Still Burns.” His most recent picture was “The Gentle Sex” depicting life of British girls in the army auxiliary, A T. S. He directed the picture but (Continued on Page Six)

Sunnyside Patients Donate 40,400 Cigarets for Yanks

(List of Donations, Page Three)

The patients at Sunnyside hospital wrote a letter. They said

they felt they were unable to do anything beneficial for the boys on the fighting fronts until the Ernie Pyle Cigaret Fund was started by The Indianapolis Times. So they sent a check for $101. All the wards out there chipped in. They even competed for the highest donation. “Each and every patient at Sunnyside,” they wrote, “has a personal interest in this war; there-

fore we wish to thank the spon- cg

sors of the Ernie Pyle Cigaret

Fund for affording us the oppor-

tunity to do something tangible for the boys in the service.” * Their $101 check will send exactly 40,400 cigarets (2020 packs) to the boys overseas. Next on the list of June donors to- the fund .are the employees of the American Beasing Corp., whose

Co., which is sending 22,400 cigarets ($56). An additional 20,840 cigarets are being seit by the men of department No. 334, all’ shifts, Allison's gauge inspectors ($52.10). And 20,000 cigarets will go overseas from each of the following: Pitman-Moore Refreshment fund ($50); Yorktown Men’s club of Yorktown, Ind. ($50); Merz Engineering Co. employees ($50), and the Wholesale Employees’ Benefit association, A. & P. Tea Co. ($50). The plan of the Ernie Pyle Cigaret Fund is simple. The major cigaret manufacturers supply the arets at 5 cents a pack. On each package, instead of . the federal stamp, there will be a sticker reading: © “The Indianapolis Times’ Ernie Pyle Cigaret Fund.” - Firms, Siege or individuals contributing $50 or more will have their names placed on the sticker. Any amount from 5 cents on up will be gratefully received by the

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the board intervene An. the. an HL again, The operators, made the re~ } quest after they had rejected & union proposal, baséd on a formu suggested by Ickes/ for tempo: settlement of the dispute.

Ponder FDR Action

At the time the telegram was made public, negotiators for the operators were holding a caucus in the Hotel Statler here, where the negotiations have been going on, They broke up a few minutes later and went back into joint session with U. M. W. representatives. There was no immediate indicae tion what Mr. Roosevelt might do, It was recalled that when he took over the nation’s coal mines several weeks ago and gave Ickes authority to operate them, he also authorized the administrator to call on the army to supply troops if they were needed to maintain order at any of the mines.

Few Return to Work

Mr. Roosevelt might again appeal to the patriotism of the miners and urge them to support the war effor by going back to the pits. Such drastic steps as drafting miners into the army and then assigning them to mine work have been suggested, but there has been no indication that the president is yet prepared to 80 to such an extreme. Meanwhile, it was feared that the strike of 530,000 miners would threaten curtailment in the. nae tion’s war industriés, particularly in steel, railroads and electricity. Other developments were: 1. The house prepared to take up the drastic Smith-Connally antie strike bill despite protests of gOVe (Continued on Page Six)

DUNWOODY LIGHTS ON ANOTHER SMOKER

Patrolman Alexander Dunwoody continues to “extinguish” smokers on streetcars and busses. He made another arrest today of a smoker on a bus—his fourth since the anti-smoking ban became law. Today's was on an English ave, bus. The patrolman, a passenger, spotted a man with an unlighted * pipe in his mouth board the bus at Noble and Market sts,

crossing on Southeastern ave, the man pulled out matches and lighte ed his pipe, the officer charges. : “You're under arrest,” said the of ficer, and took Charles Whitsell, 748 S. Emerson ave, to police headquars ters. Hi

On the War Fronts

(June 2, 1943)

EUROPE—Fight against U-boats in May sets new record of sinkings,

MEDI RANEAN — Allied ware twice bombard Pantelleria as\ air onslaught against. Italian islgnds continues with new ate tacks on Sicily and Sardinia, i

RUSSIA—Soviets dislodge Gern from stronghold in area and kill 1200 no along front.

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grams to U. M. W. President John L. Lewis and spokesmen for the ' | |

At the Pennsylvania railroad