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J mm SRflflS A WITH WAR BONDS VOL. L NO. 26 OF ROSEBURG Allied Bombers Rip French; Louvain Hard Hit in Foray Of Air Fleet ' i k 5 , .; . ' U. S. Airmen Down 1 50 ' German Planes in Raid On Five Oil Refineries LONDON, May 13. (AP) Up to 750 American heavy ' bombers struck deep into Germany again today, pound ing an aircraft, assembly plant at Tutow and railway yards at Osnabruck as the ceaseless allied round-the-clock pre-lnvaslon air assault moved Into the fifth straight week. - Tutow lies 109 miles north of Berlin.'" Inland from the Baltic sea. Osnabruck is 40 miles east of the Dutch bor der, on the main rail line from. Berlin to Amsterdam. Other targets In Germany also were hit. LONDON, May 13 (AP) Gorman broadcasts said strong American bomber formations thrust as deep as the Berlin area amid heavy air battles this after noon In the 29th day of non-stop aerial olfensive. Waves of aircraft began the new day's assaults behind the Atlantic wall in precision attacks at French rail centers the same taVeets against- which the RAF V threw up to 750 bombers last way cities of Louvain and Has nelt antt other objectives in France and northwest Germany. Although It cost Hitler 150 of Ms frontline fighters trying to keep the Eighth air force off his synthetic oil factories in Ger many yesterday, RAF crews said the Germans put up more night fighters last night than they had leen in some time. Fourteen of the possibly 750 British bombers dispatched last night failed to return about the same loss suffered by forces of similar strength Wednesday and Thursday nights. Five Refineries Raided The huge American sky-fleet yesterday smashed Its way through great swarms of Ger man fighters in one of the war's fiercest aerial battles to strike at four oil refineries in the Leip zig area and a fifth in Czechoslo vakia. In addition to the strategic suc cess against the oil plants, the bombers and fighters dealt the I weary German air force its heavi est blow since March G, when 176 nazi planes were shot down in an assault on Berlin. A communique today said pho tographs showed severe damage to all five of the German oil (Continued on page 6) In the Day's News By FRANK JENKINS SEVASTOPOL falls releasing two Russian armies for the MAIN eastern front. It has taken the rods just 31 days to clear the entire Crimea. Around 100,000 Germans and Ro manians are believed to have boon killed or captured, Including the 25,000 supposed to have been trapped in Sevastopol. THESE approximate seven divi sions would come In handy to the Germans in the mighty east ern front battle now momentari ly impending Letting thorn get trapped in the Crimea impresses us as not too smart. That is interesting, as In the past not many disastrous mis takes have been made by the Ger man high command. 1IIS learn via the European un if derground that Hitler has named a new air general on the. western front, giving to him the job of keeping together an air force with which to strike back at invasion no.maiter what dam age the German homeland suffers In the meantime. He Is said to have divided his (Continued on page 2) n u 17, , l ill 1 1 1 Li i in immr" wasm REVIEW Captures 17 Japanese With Jeep Herschel "Pee Wee" Wilson of Los Angeles poses smilingly at the wheel of the Jeep he used to single-handedly bring In 17 Jap prisoners dulng Hollandia action. He marched them ahead of his Ljeep.-liJto .headquarters holding with the other. Note cluster of Dies' Retirement Seen as Doom of Un-American Quiz WASHINGTON, May 13-MAP) Martin Dies' announcement of his decision to give up his seat in congress was interpreted gen erally today on capltol hill as the swan song of his house commit tee on un-American activities. The Texas, democrat's an nouncement that a throat ill ness Would preclude his making a strenuous campaign to hold the house place he has occupied for 13 years and which his fath er once held, left only one of the seven original Dies commit the members in the running for reelection. Regardless of which political party controls the next house of representatives, the fate of the Dies committee apparently was sealed by the decision of its chairman. Created In 1938 and continued six times since then, with total appropriations of approximately 3625,000, the committee probably will cease to exist when the pres ent session of congress ends. Not once have as many as 100 votes been cast against Its continuance, but Dies himself hinted strongly recently that its work was near lng an end. Associates of Dies said they were convinced that his decision to leave congress was prompted solely by Illness, despite the fact he faced a strenuous fight for reelection. Delegates to the CIO United Steelowrkers of America conven tion in Cleveland cheered an nouncement of Dies' withdrawal and President Phillip Murray ob served: "I think it Is the greatest sin (Tie contribution he has made to the welfare of the country since he entered public life." tto I ,ar Wayne Morse Schedules Address in Roseburg Wavne Morse, candidate for republican nomination for U. S. senator, opposing Senator Rufus Holman, will be in Roseburg Monday and address a public mass meeting at the circuit court room at the courthouse In Rose burg at 8:15 p. m., his state head quarters reported today. Morse is conducting a whirl wind campaign through western Oregon during the final period prior to election. VO- N THE DOUGLAS . V ... i o.- '. ' Q ROSEBURG, OREGON, - - O. ' ' ' iftEA lelenhoio) a gun n one hand and peering hand grenades tied to winasnieia. Packard Factory Closed by Strike DETROIT. May 13 (AP) One big war factory Packard, mak ers of Rolls-Royce aircraft en gines and PT-boat engines stood idle today as the strike of 3,300 Detroit war plant foremen began to have more serious consequenc es. The Packard Motor Car Co. plant was closed by the manage ment last night virtually at 'the very hour the War Labor board declined to go on record with as surance to strikers that they would be protected from any management reprisals if they re turned to work. The Foreman's Association of America had demanded such as surance from WLB before resum ing work, and Board Chairman William H. Davis limited himself to a promise that the board would inquire to determine the manage ment attitude. Davis said flatly that the board would accept no conUi: ons from the union to ending the strike. WLB earlier had ordered the strike to cease before it would attempt to negotiate the dispute. George T. Christopher, Pack ard president and general mana ger, said the company was forced to cease production because the army air forces had refused to accept Packard products in the absence of "Inspection supervi sion to guarantee quality." Dry Docks Strike in Bay Region Called Off WASHINGTON, May 13 (AP) -The War Labor board announc ed, today that u work stoppage in the drydocks at the Moore and Bethlehem yards at Oakland and San Francisco has been called off and the strikers will return to work Monday. The strike has been over a wage controversy, the workers demanding a repair rate of $1.34 an hour Instead of a construction rate of $1.20 an hour on ships that have taken a tost run and been returned to the drydocks for repairs. Six Killed, Five Hurt in Crash of Army Bomber MILES CITY, Mont., May 13 ( AP)--Coroner Ralph Bray re ported today six men were killed when an army bombing plane crashed near the airport during a take-off at about 2 a. m. today. Five others were hospitalized. SATURDAY, MAY Huge Chinese Army Facing Trap Threat Lunghai Railway Cut by Japanese; U. S. Airmen Hit Nearer Philippines CHUNGKING, May 13 (AP) Barring the main retreat line for several hundred thousand Chinese troops, the Japanese driv ing down from Shansi have cut the Lunghai railway at least at two points more than 40 miles west of beleaguered Loyang, It was disclosed today. . Field dispatches reported heavy fighting on the outskirts of Lo yang and the Japanese were said to be using 200 tanks in an at tempt to storm the city. The Chinese acknowledged the loss of Micnchlh on the Lunghai railway 42 miles west of Loyang to a Japanese column which had struck southward across the Yel low river from Shansi province. The loss of Mienchih apprecia bly lessoned the chance of Chin ese troops In Honan province to fight their way out along the Lunghai railway, their main es cape route. Another Japanese column from the north was eported striking in the direction of the railway town of Kuanyintang, whose loss would place the invaders only 75 miles from Tungkwan, gateway to China's great northwest. I The-oourse of the.batlle was be ing viewed with increasing alarm in Chungking as it was realized a Japanese drive on Tungkwan would be fraught with grave im plications. ADVANCED ALLIED HEAD QUARTERS, New Guinea, May 13. (AP) Movnlg the air war nearer the Philippines, Gen. Mac- (Continued on page 6) Plywood Used to Make Lighter, Better Boxcar SEATTLE, May 13 (AP) A new and stronger box car weigh lng two tons less than a standard car has been constructed from northwest plywood by the Great Northern rallday, the Post-Intelligencer was informed today by the rail line's president, Frank J. Gavin. "Pacific northwest plywood has been combined with steel ,ln the I construction of these 50-ton cars, he said, "and we believe they are the last word in freight car con struction. The outside and inside sheathings are of plywood S-Inch thick, and the combination of ma terials results in a freight car which Is two tons lighter than the average box car." Jap-American Sisters Face Treason Charge if. ' I i- n ;-.f ;i ' V1 r? A,V.,Y - V (tit A ltltohuto) The three American-born Japanese sitters, pictured above, are under federal Indictment at Denver, Colo., on charges of treason in aiding two nazi war prisoners to escape from a camp at Trinidad, where the Jap girls and prisoners secretly met at an alleged "love neat." The glrlt, It is alleged, obtained an automobile and transported the nazit to a place In New Mexico, where they were captured two days later. A picture found on one of the prisoners showed the glrla embracing and kitting the men. The glrlt, aget, 31, 33 and 34, formerly lived at Inglewood, Calif. i&iiXirtpiIrl!)) COUNTY DAILY 13, 1944. Belgian Rail Centers Alcohol Plant Project Given Federal 0. K. WPB Reverses Itself ' On Processing Wood : Waste at Springfield Reversing its previous deci sion, the War Production board has given approval for the con struction of the proposed plant at Springfield, Oregon, to produce alcohol from wood waste, accord ing to word received here today, from Washington, D. C. The project, originated by Con gressman Harris Ellsworth of Roseburg, has been pending for several months. U. S. Senator Guy Cordon join ed with Ellsworth in further ef forts to secure approval of the project after it was originally re jected by the WPB because of claimed manpower shortages, to gether with a question on the part of the board as to whether the process proposed to be used had been proven or was experi mental. Congressman Ellsworth and Senator Cordon conferred with navy department officials April 21 -to obtain further support for the program, and resumed con ferences with WPB officials. Due to their joint efforts, Springfield has now been finally designated to start the first plant in ithe United States to produce alcohol from wood waste. ' The two members of Oregon delegation are working on plans which would enlarge the pro gram to include from five to eight similar plants in Oregon, with at least one to be construct ed In the vicinity of Roseburg. Plane Crash in Eastern Oregon Fatal to Pilot PORTLAND, May 13 (AP) Fortland army air base author! tics sought today the cause of a fighter plane crash on the Warm Spring Indian reservation yester day that killed Flight Officer Vernon D. Grund, 28, Pitt, Minn, Lt. Col. Alfred R. Kelley, base executive officer, said the ship dropped out of formation and burned after hitting the ground, SEATTLE, May 13 (API- Identification of the naval avia tor killed In a crash near The Dalles, Ore., Wednesday as Ens. Albert W. Johnson of Potomac Mills, Va., was made by the 13th naval district last night. John Grosh. aviation ordnance- man, first class, of Perth Amboy, IN. j., receiveo a iraciuruu icg- VOL. XXXIII NO. Fr. Orlemaniski Deprived Of Priestly Privileges as Result of Visit to Stalin - SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May. 13 (AP) All priestly privileges for Rev. Stanislaus Orlemanski were taken away from him today by his Immediate superior, Bishop Thomas H. O'Leary, a few hours after the Polish-American clergy man returned from a visit to Mar shal Josef Stalin In Moscow. Rev. George J. Shea, chancellor of the Springfield diocese, who made the announcement, said Bis hon O'Learv had imposed canoni cal penalties on Fr. Orlemanski which would pronioit mm irom celebrating mass or performing anv divine office for an indefin ite period. He will not be permit ted to administer any or tne sacraments of the church, Fr. Shead added, nor will he bo al lowed to remain in his parish or make any public appearances. Shortly before the suspension notice was served on him, Fr. Or lemanskl said he wont to Mos cow to tell Marshal Stalin that he wanted the establishment of an American system in Poland. Fr. Orlemanski can accept the ruling by going Into retirement or he can appeal to the Holy see. Fr. Shea declined to disclose the specific reason for the sus pension other than to say it was for violation of the canons of the church. Freedom Pledge Obtained Referring previously to his trip to Moscow. Fr. Orlemanski said: . 'TTindcrtook 'this voyage -to-do something good. I belong to no party no clique. I'm working for the Polish people. -"I went as a private citizen. Roseburg Parade Draws Big Throng Roseburg was crowded with visitors today as starting time neared for the Community and Pet parade, scheduled to step off at 2 p. m. Groups of participants were on hand from nearly all sections of the county. The parade Is being sponsored by the Douglas County Mounted Police as a publicity stunt con nected with the county fair grounds proposal appearing on the election ballot Friday, May 19. More than $100 in cash prizes will be awarded winners in re spective divisions of the parade, the money for the event having been raised through personal con- trlbutions by the Mounted Police iiitriiiucisiup, 37 OF THE EVENING NEWS Nevertheless I think my govern ment is fully entitled to have a report from me cn what I was doing in Moscow." The 54-year-old pastor declared NEA Telephotot ., Rev. Fr. Orlemanski Stalin advocated "freedom of conscince -and'- worslllp;'.',, con lWt lng recognition of the Catholic religion for the priest's native Poland after freedom from nazi rule. Hotel Fire Kills Three, More Feared in Ruins OROVILLE, Calif., May 13- ( APSnldiers. do lee ano lire- men probed the ruins of the Un ion hotel again today to deter mine if more bodies lie beneath the ashes and charred wreckage. Three prsons are Known iu have perished In the fire which i.rnUe nut before dawn yesterday. Three others who were register ed still were unaccounted for this morning, and the sheriff said lt was possible that some soldiers who had not registered at the hotel were victims of the blaze. There were more than 100 per sons in the 70-room hotel. New Draft Rules Not Yet in Force In Oregon PORTLAND, May 13 (API Selective service draft boards throughout Oregon continued to day under old regulations pend ing receipt of the new order de ferring most men over 26. Lt. Col. Carlton E. Spencer, as sistant Oregon selective service director, said yesterday he ex pected to receive the new draft policy from Washington, D. C, It. two or throe days. The ruling will make little change In this state, where only a small percen tage of last month's Inductees were oyer 20, he said. Grants Pass Boy Kills Uncle by Accidental Shot GRANTS PASS, Ore., May 13 (AP) Ralph Thompson, 32, of San Jose, Calif., died here today shortly after being accidentally shot In the back by his nephew, 10-year-old Arnold Thompson with a .22 rifle he thought was linlnadod. according to coroner Virgil Hull. Thompson and his wife, for mormor Grants Pass residents, had come here on a vacation to visit tholr family and friends. Thoy wore to have returned to San Jose tonight. Reedsport Flier Missing In Action Over France REEDSPORT, Ore., May 13 (API Lt. John William Dye, Reedsport, has been reported missing In action while on a bomber mission over France, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dye, were Informed by the War de partment today. HTnvL1 v'-- '1 Allies Score Gains Up To Three Miles 200 Prisoners Taken In First Hours; Nazi Fleet Routed in Channel Fight (By the Associated Press) The full-scale allied push against southern Europe swooped up three towns ana numerous mountain strongholds In Italy, lt was disclosed today. The offensive In Italy was tho first of the grand assaults by ground forces from all sides against Hitler's Europe. Sea and air power supported tlie new offensive which concen trated unprecedented fire power along a 25-milo front from Cas slno to the Tyrrhenian sea be low Rome. Front reports said as sault forces of the Fifth and Eighth armies broke Into Ger man defenses to a depth of two to three miles at some points. Headquarters in Naples an nounced that In support of the . offensive in Italy, a British orals er escorted by U. S. destroyers -shelled the Appian way In the Terracina area and bombarded German guns In the Gaeta area. ; Freneh Troops Score Airdromes, roads and commu nications throughout Italy were hammered yesterday throughout the first day of the offensive by allied warplanes. Eighteen plan es failed to return. ! The capture of Ventosa by Fifth army troops attacking through the upper Garlgllano dis closed that tho Americans had driven ahead at least one and a half miles In that area. The Fifth army's French troops stormed the 2,550-foot crest of Monte) Faito in close-quarter combat. British Eighth arhiy veterans won a bridgehead over the Ra pldo river and advanced In the Casslno area against determined resistance. Germans In Cassino Itself were left unmolested as grim struggles progressed north and south of the rubbled strong hold. A Berlin broadcast that tha ,luttwaffethad. attacked airfields, ; on allied-held Corsica reflected German concern over fresh as saults against Europe's southern defenses. k Approximately 200 German prisoners were taken by the Fifth army alone in the first 15 hours of the offensive. The Anzio beachhead and the Adriatic sector demained quet. Battle Staged In Channel A strong force of German E boats concentrated In the Eng lish channel about 25 miles Bouth- (Contlnued on page 6) Mott Asks Ouster Of Alien Nippons WASHINGTON, May 13 (AP) -American-born Japanese who have been proven disloyal would be deported along with all Japa nese aliens If Representative Mott (R.-Ore.) has his way. Mott has Introduced a bill in the house providing that all alien Japanese be declared undesirable aliens and subject to deportation. That phrasing, he said, will make their deportation possible. The at torney general will have to pre pare warrants for their deporta tion within 30 days If the bill passer. Deporting American-born Japa nese who are disloyal raises a constitutional question, Mott said, hut he Intends to prepare the nec essary legislation. "Oregon has 57,000 men In the army and most of them are In the South Pacific, where some are being killed by the Japa nese," Mott said. "We Oregon lans don't like it." Sheepherder Dragged To Death by His Horse HEPPNER, Ore., May 13 (AP) Bert Furlong, 60, Hepp nor, sheepherder, was dragged to his death by his horse at a ranch near here yesterday. Neighboring ranchers said Fur long was apparently sitting under a tree reading with a lasso rope linked around his hand. His horse, suddenly frightened, gal loped off, dragging Furlong be hind him. At least there's no harm In wishing that urgtntly nded women for farm erop-dlggen, to free men for the war front, cannot be recruited from the horde of night-life gold-diggers freeing suckers from their coin. levity Flhnl
