Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 June 1943 — Page 4
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EUROPE SEETHES AT INVASION HINTS
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: Effect of Imminent Allied Attack Causes People Nervousness Throughout Continent; Germans Ask
Leaders to Take Initiative Now.
By PAUL GHALI Copyright, 1943, by The Indianapolis Times and The Chicago Daily News, Ine.
BERN, June 2.—Europe
waits. It waits for the final
allied assault which may devastate its few yet-intact territories but will shatter German domination. And as it waits, signs of nervousness daily increase in the occupied countries, which hope, and in the axis countries, which begin
to fear. Recent reports and ton and London referring to the imminence of allied attack on this continent are followed
here in the midst of besieged Europe with extreme interest and are being variously interpreted. Por some observers, they are part of the war of nerves which the allies are now cleverly waging in ‘order to diminish resistance for the time when op- sgn ; erations begin, They should not be interpreted asi: meaning t hat th e se operations are imminent. For other observers, oh the contrary, the latest moves and press comments indicate that operations will start ~ Paul Ghali soon. These Observers list as signe of the imminence invasion operations, the constant bombings of "Sicilian airdromes, and the union “finally concluded between Gen, Charles DeGaulle and Gen, Henri ‘Giraud, presumably as much under pressure of events as from patriotic motives, and especially many signs given lately by Premier Josef Stalin that he is satisfied with his partners. 1 Opinions Vary Stalin, they say, would not have ' gone to such an extent if his loud appeals for a second front were not to be answered soon. These two different sets of opinions, dividing observers here as they obviously divide thém in their countries, too, seem the best proof
that if a war of nerves is being| ’
waged it is very successful. Practically all over the continent, its results are becoming apparent. Peoples are restless and nervous, and more opposed to their leaders than ever. . : Even in Germany where there are no manifest signs of opposition, the population begins to complain that its leaders are waiting for the allied initiative instead, of taking it. A Berlin dispatch in Gazette de Lausanne suggested that the German rulers cannot wait much lohger without causing “deep disappointment” to their people. Doubtless Dr. Joseph Goebbels’ latest propaganda line which has served up anew the reich’s cold story of the Katyn graves and drawn in the fullest detail the list of hospitals and works of art de. molished by the royal air force, is not what the Germans want today. They want action.
Nazis Threaten Russ
Obviously, to quench their thirst for it, the German press repeats a hint of the possibility of an offensive against Moscow despite the threat from the west. Simultaneously, assurances are again given that it will not be long before Britain gets it in the neck from the luftwaffe. Italian leaders today no longer try to conceal from the none too ardent population that Italy might well be the allies’ next land target. For the first time, the Italian government this week. officially admittéd the knowledge of concentration of allied landing boats in North Affican harbors. : It /peints out that all measures had been taken “both by it and the Germans” to repulse allied aggression. To quiet the population, the key« note of Fascist propaganda is that since an operation against Italy would entail very heavy losses by the allies, it. would be a useless undertaking, Italian circles also explain, according to the newspaper Basler Nachrichten that both allied concentration of landing boats and bomb. of airdromes could merely be 8 “diversion maneuver,”
French Are Eager
Apparently, the French population.can less and less conceal the ~~ eagerness with which it is awaiting the hour of liberation. Though Hm pn "A FINE SERVICE A FAIR PRICE" 1 ML ST
You can give your leved ene ‘a fittin tribute with a G. H, Herrmann memorial service. . . . Just as the beautiful Tomb of the Unknown Sol dier is a fitting trib- _ is to an American.
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press articles from Washing-
it is too early to get any reactions concerning the effect produced in France, by thé De Gaulle-Giraud agreement, all news from France this morning speaks of ‘renewed acts of sabotage and attempts against the collaborationists. At the same time, the Germans, who sense the way the wind is blowing, are careful to seize all prominent Frenchmen, who in the case of a landing, might become leaders of active resistance within France, Thus, a reliable source here re-
} [veals that the Germans have taken
into custody gen. de La Laurencie, Vichy delegate to Paris ‘following the Franco-German armistice but a bitter opponent of French submission to the Nazi yoke.
ARRANGE SKATING PARTY
Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 4, will sponsor a skating party at Riverside “kating rink today.
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Prohibitionists to Hold National Convention ‘Nov. 10-12. _
The Prohibition party will have its national convention in Indians apolis Nov. 10 to 12, one year in advance of the presidential elections, for the first time in party history. This is being done, according to Paul W. Cox, Indiana state secretary, to give members more time to campaign. The state convention will be on Nov. 9. This is the first time in many years the party is eligible to nominate candidates for the state instead. of petition. Double Votes in ’'42
According to Indiana law, minor
per cent of the total vote cast in a state ‘election to be able to nominate by convention. In 1942, when the Prohibition party's total vote was 0185, more than double the 1940 total, this gave them 2740 votes more than the minimum required. Up to this year, petitions signed by 9000 were used to name candidates. Virgil C. Finnell, North Manchester, will preside at the state session, when delegates to the national convention also will be named. . Edward E. Blake, Chicago, is national chairman.
PENSION GROUP 1 TO MEET Group No. 1 of the Indiana oldage pension group will meet tomorrow night in room 124 of the English hotel, it was annovnred today
by Clara Oxley, secretary.
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A shredded leather helmet is all that stood between Wing Commander Arthur Hay Donaldson and death, in a recent attack onMorlaix, France, airfield, Explosive shells from a ground battery hit his plane, tore the helmet and knocked him unconscious but he recovered to control his plane.
U. P. TOKYO MANAGER TO SPEAK AT RALLY
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. June 2 (U, P.) —~Officials of the RCA plant said today that Robert Bellaire, former manager of the United Press bureau at Tokyo, would
war production Tally Thursday. Bellaire’s subject will be “What Is Going On Behind the Japanese Mask?” He also will address an Indiana university convocation Thurs-
day night.
A 100% RECORD
Awards on May 8th, 1943 to two plants in Kenosha, Wise., completed this 100% record for The American Brass Company.
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PUBLIC TO SEE 0CD PUMPERS -
Auxiliary Equipment to Be On Display Sunday in Garfield Park.
A public demonstration of new auxiliary pumpers will be sponsored by the Indianapolis OCD from 1:30 to 5 p. m. Sunday at the Garfield park lagoon, and in other city parks throughout the summer. : They will be manned by auxiliary firemen directed by Chief Frank Craig and Capt. Michael J. Gardiner of the city fire department. A recruiting corps, headed by Mrs. J. D. Morrison, will be stationed near the lagoon to sign up volunteers. Registrations also are being taken daily except Sunday from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m., at OCD headquarters, 136 N. Pennsylvania: st. At the demonstration traffic will be handled ‘by R. H. Humphrey's staff of auxiliary policemen, directed by Inspector Donald L. Tooley. A loud speaker has been loaned by the First Presbyterian church and will be operated by Dick Fraser.
STEEL CASTINGS CO. GETS ARMY-NAVY ‘FE’
The National Malleable & Steel Castings Co., 546 N. Holmes ave.
{has been awarded the army-navy “E” for outstanding war production.
Notice of the granting of the award was received yesterday by Stowell C. Wasson, company manager.
Tool & Die Co. 401 N. Noble st. also has been designated to receive
the army-navy “E.”
Another local firm, the Quality
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ALL TEN AMERICAN BRASS CO. PLANTS IN HAVE EARNED RIGHT TO FLY ARMY-NAVY ‘E’ FLAGS
This is the story in terms of war production
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WARTIME PRODUCTION RECORD OF THE U.S. BRASS INDUSTRY showing percentage increases over 1939
Our Connecticut plants were among the ffs i in the brass industry to receive the coveted “E” Award for outstanding production of war materials. Since then «ll our plants in the United States have been similarly honored. :
As the largest fabricator in the copper and brass field, The American Brass Company is keenly aware
“of its responsibility and its opportunity to serve
the cause of the United Nations. Since 1939, production has been tripled, with virtually every pound today going for war purposes.
This record was accomplished by close coopera-
tion between management and labor... careful
planning for rapid conversion to wartime operations . . . intensive training of new personnel... plus efficient utilization of existing and new plant equipment.
1939 1941 1942
This chart*, based on 1939 peacetime production, shows the rapid swing into all-out war production, both by the copper and brass fabricating industry and The American Brass Company (not including Govern-ment-owned plants). All-time produgtion records have been continually
broken ever since the National Defense Program was initiated in 1940. @Based on compilations of The American Bureau of Metal Statistics
Detailed figures, of cqurse, cannot be revealed, but
The American Brass Company is consistently breaking all previous volume records. In addition to its U. S. plants and that of a Canadian subsidiary, Anaconda American Brass Ltd., the company’s production also embraces three plants operated for the United States and Canadian Governments.
Shipments this past January were the largest in the company’s history. March exceeded January. The first quarter of '43 was by far the gesten tonmige quarter in the records of the company, ‘
PRODUCTION OF COPPER ALLOYS FOR fi AMMUNITION by The American Brass Co. —
This chart shows the vast increase ‘ in production of copper-base alloys ~ 5000% directly earmarked for ammunition 4000% in plants operated by The American 3000% Brass Company. This is one of the most vital needs for copper and 20008 1000%
brass; Tremendous quantities are
required for all types of ammunition:
beo39 1940 1941 1942 \
The American Brass Company is proud indeed that all the plants it operates in the U. S. A. have won the honor of flying the Army-Navy “E”’ for excellence in production. But it is even prouder of the organization and the will-to-produce that have made this record possible. ..and will keep it going
This is the story in terms of human effort
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Employees are proud of their "E" butions
THE AMERICAN BRASS COMPANY
Mere s statistics can’t reveal the spirit of production that carries on at The American Brass Conipany—a spirit shared by those at furnace and machine... .foremen. .office employees. ., everyone in the company. Figures can’t tell of the many men and women who have worked on Thanksgiving Day and other traditional holidays. Of Sundays as busy as Wednesdays. Of the effort and skill devoted to turning out the finest copper and brass products possible, ealising how much fepends on their work.
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Of the methods and means taken to utilize fan last piece of equipment tg help increase production.
Of voluntary pay-roll deductions throughout the
company to buy War Bonds. Nor do mere figures tell of the inspiration of 4,418 former fellow-workers now in the Armed Services. . . sons, husbands, fatlters, brothers, friends.
One small way of acknowledging what they are :
doing for us is to dedicate #0 them all our produce tion awards.