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IN GIANTATTACK Foe Nerve Center Pulverized By Biggest Bomb Load Ever Dropped in China. By Walter Bundle United Press War Correspondent (Representing the Combined U. S. Press) Aboard a B-24 Liberator over Hankow, Dec. 18 (U.R) Han kow, the nerve center and prin cipal supply base for the Japa nese drive through south -central China, was pulverized today under the heaviest bombload ever dropped on the Asiatic mainland by the largest force of XT. S. planes ever sent into China's skies. The attack was perfectly co ordinated by more than 290 Superfortresses, Liberators, Mitchells, Mustangs and War hawks from the 20th bomber command, the 14th air force and the Chinese-American composite wing. At the briefing six hours ago, Capt. Ross McLead, New York E XTRA X SELL T YOUR It CAR A NOW In a Short While According to OPA Reduction Your Car , Will Be Worth LESS MONEY Phone. Call or Writs Automobile Market Dealer in Good Used Can SAM METE, Dealer eth and Bertlett Dial 3919 vO?.WOa5S. Elephants HeTp Indians I 1 ,1' 7 I'ywi L,iiimiittn.miuuiii'iiWnnntniiu i i imii V-ITA A V 4 -' PILOTS OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE, en the Burma Frent, ewe many : of their smooth landings to the work done on their airdrome by these two elephants. In the recent Minlpur campaign at least half of the dive bombers used by the Allies were manned by members of the Indian Air Fore. City, told the 14th's crews: "Chennault (Ma, Gen. Claire L. Chennault) has been wanting to knock out Hankow for a long time. He thinks this time we'll do it." Smoks Billows While we were still more than SO miles out from the tar get we could see huge columns of smoke rolling up 10,000 feet as a result of the Superfort visit 49 minutes earlier. As the pilot, 1st Lt. George R. Ignasiak: of New Baltimore, Mich., set the plane on the bimb run we could see bright yellow and deep red flames reaching the full length of the docks. We had been told at the brief ing that the antiaircraft fire probably would be silenced by the time we arrived. It was, all but a scattering of sooty smudges in the sky far ahead and to the right of our course. We also had been told that there probably would be little opposition from the sizable force of Japanese planes based at Han kow. It was slight. The Liberat ors caught the Japanese with their Zeros down refueling. Planes on Ground Bombardier Robert C. Bran- yon drew the lines of his bomb sight across the long runway flanked with hangars, field Gifts That Say "Merry; Christmas" Throughout the Year MIRRORS and PICTURES FOR THI HOME! PITTSBURGH PAINT STORE 132 W. Main R. S. ROPER, Trav. Frt. Agent 530 American Bank Bldg. Portland 5, Oregon route of the EMPIRE BUILDER dumps and other vital Installa tions. From the tall gunner, Robert E. Southern of Chicago, came the word, "boy, did we plaster them. I hope we caught their whole damned air force on the ground." Branyon confirmed that he saw at least 10 planes In the re fueling line. As we banked away from the target, a long streak of smoke billowed up and extended the full length of the airdrome. We had been promised fighter cover before reaching the target area. We sweated it out almost an hour after the scheduled ren dezvous. The co-pilot, 1st Lt. Henry Johnson of Hudson vllle, Mich., swore under his breath and remarked to me that "if those fighters don't show up, you may get more of a story than you want." Fighters Appear But, lt showed up, from the direction of the sun just before we started the bomb run. When the Japanese managed to get fighters into the air after the completion of the bomb run, the fighter cover did a grand job. Staff Sgt. Angelo J. Barillaro, ball gunner of Collingsville, 111., called over the Interphone that "you should see what's going on behind. Our guys are swarming all over them." "Keep your eyi on the ball," Ignasiak cautioned. "They'll be on us next." One fighter dived perpendic ularly through our formation, then came up directly beneath. Barillaro fired a burst and the enemy peeled away. That was all there was to it. Daughter Born To W. D. Janes Family A daughter was born to Lt. and Mrs. William Dolph Janes Dec. 18 in Portland, according to an announcement received here by Lt. Janes' mother, Mrs. H. B. Janes, 1827 Capital street, yes terday. She has been named Alice Brown, the announcement said. Lt. Janes is now serving in England and prior to his enlist ment was production manager for radio station KORE, Eugene. He grew' to manhood here and graduated from Medford high school. Closing time for Classified Ads a. m. Too Lata to Classify 11:3 I), m. LOCAL SOLDIERS TAKING PART IN ITALIAN BATTLE Four Medford men are fight ing in Italy with the 361st in fantry regiment, which spear headed the advance of Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark's 5th army from Velletrl to the Arno river with out having once given ground, according to a dispatch from Sth army headquarters in Italy. They are Col. R. W. Broedlow., regimental commander, 539 Ha ven street; Lt. Col. Howard W. Reynolds, battalion commander, 507 Haven street; Sgt. Eloy Cor dova, first cook, 1018 W. 10th street, and Pvt. James W. Glenn, cannoneer, 402 Park street. The 361st is part of the 91st "Powder River division, current ly in the Florence-Bologna drive. The regiment landed in Italy last May 31 and In two days moved into the line and fought its first battle just north of Vel letrl while attached to the 36th "Texas" division. The 361st was one of the units that took the Al bano hills and Lake Albano mak ing possible the fall of Rome, according to the announcement. Bypassing Rome, the regiment continued to advance north and participated in the capture of several strategic towns. Pulled out of the line for a rest July 4, the outfit rejoined the 91st di vision and attacked July 14 east of Cecina. It then moved through Orceto, Ponsacco and Pontedera and was the first in Italy to reach the Arno river July 17. Col. Broedlow, veteran of 28 years' service, commands the 361st. He has seen action on the Mexican border and In the first World War and served also in the Philippines and elsewhere in the Orient. Yuletide Shoppers , Are Not To Expect Past Store Favors Christmas shoppers were re minded today by Hosea Evans, district OPA price executive, not to expect all the pre-war frills and extra services which retail stores had generously provided in past years such as holiday gift wrappings, exchange of mer chandise, and provisions for "lay-aways." Such services are optional with the store, he em phaslzed. Evans pointed out that the OPA in cooperation with other war agencies had encouraged business houses to effect econo mies where possible in order to conserve material and facilities. An example of this "stream lining was the curtailment on delivery services made in coop eration with the office of defense transportation, Evans said. Customers can help relieve the burden on store employees by not demanding special serv ices which most stores, putting into effect the "retail economy plan" are not in a position to give, he added. Prospect Prospect, Dec. 20. The Sun day school of the Prospect Naz- arena Church will have their Christmas tree, and present an interesting program Friday, Dec. 20. Dad Anderson, formerly of Union Creek, who has- lived at Cascade Gorge for the past few months, is ill with heart trouble, and confined In the Community hospital at Medford. Mrs. William Gaines and new baby son returned to their home here Dec. 17. Mrs. Gaines' sis ter, Mrs. Charles Cummins, of Medford, accompanied her home to assist with the work for awhile. Three year - old Jerry Gaines, who was ill Dec. 16, has fully recovered. Two Prospect high school stu- Low Moons Are) Often Related To Constipation Tee, depressed states and constipa tion of engotogetherlT&keNature'e Remedy (NR Tablets). Contains no . chemicals, no minerals, no phenol de rivath e. N It Tablet are different act different. Purely vegetable a eombin tion of 10 vegetable ingredi ents .ormulated aver 60 year ago. TJneoated r candy ooated, their ao tion is dependable, .borough, yet gentle, as millions of NR's have craved. Get a 2ot Convineer Box, Caution: Take only as directed. Nl rO-NOHf rOMOItftOW aUIOHT All-VEGETABIS LAXATIVE -TAB LETS 1 ONE WOrlD SUGGESTION FOR ACID INOIOHTION- dents, Glenn Ray Falrehnd, sen ior, and Norman Gary, junior, have received their calls for army Induction Dec. 27. Miss Evelyn Ditsworth, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dits worth of the Green Meadows ranch, who la attending college in Portland, is recuperating from a severe attack of Chicken pox, that kept her confined to the home of her aunt for the past two weeks. Paper Published By 96th Division Is Received Here A copy of "The Deadeye Dis patch," a mimeographed news paper published by men of the 96th division, in the field, has been received by the Medford Mail Tribune from Lt. O. R. Davidson, who was stationed at Camp White with the 96th divi sion. The paper is the official organ of Maj. Gen. J. L. Bradley's unit and is made up of news, cartoons and jokes by and of interest to the fighting men. E Cpnstructlon In the Pacific northwest continues to recede with November, 1944, permits for 36 cities decreasing over one million 30 per cent from the October volume, and about 4.7 millions 62 per cent from No vember, 1943, according to fig ures released in the Pacific Northwest Building Data bulle tin for December. Heaviest decreases are shown in the cities of Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Portland, due to the leveling off of construction for war industries. Total for Oregon for Novem ber, 1944, was $565,529 as com pared with $1,058,362 for No vember, 1943. Medford's con In YOUR Home This Yuletide We A f We have Had many calls from local people regarding these beau tiful door and window hangers, and we are making this special announcement for the benefit of our many Medford friends. You will want one of these beauties when you see them, for. there are so many ways these Yuletide Clusters can be used. You can put "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" on your own front door with this exciting arrangement of fir boughs, huge sugar-pine cones, a little golden bell that tinkles merrily every time the door is opened, and scarlet satin bows with streamers that gleam with holiday greetings and good wishes to your Christmas guests. Or, if you prefer, you can decorate your mantel or holiday table with this touch of our own fresh, green, western forests, and add just the right finishing touch to your holiday home with the fragance of spicy, fresh fir-boughs. Or, it can be hung in the window to tell your friends and, neighbors that your household is keeping Christmas. Because of this attractive price, $2.00, our supply will not last, so come in early, or call and we will gladly reserve one for you. You can pick your Clusters op at our new Fir Street Pack ing Plant . . . but don't delay, we want as many of our Medford friends as possible to share the joy of giving and receiving one of our nationally famous Yuletide Clusters. AMERICAN FRUIT GROWERS, Inc. 213 S. Fir Street Telephone 5214 Wednesday. Dec. JO. 144 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUrTZ TVrf structlon jumped from $3,979 in November, 1943, to $20,489 In November, 1944. Grand total for the Pacific northwest, including Washing ton, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia was $2,736,573 in No Stearns, Flynn & Co. Certified Public Accountants Tax Counselors Portland and Salem, Oregon Announce the opening of an office In ROSEBURG, OREGON December 11, 1944 Office: 201 Pacific Building Telephone: 334 Are Happy to Announce That Our Beautiful YULETIDE CLUSTERS will be available to residents of Medford and surrounding communities this week for only These are the same beautiful door-hangers we advertise and sell nationally for $4.95 de vember, 1944; $3,909,915 In Oe tober, 1944; and $7,332,986 IS) November, 1943. Approximately 85 per cent of the world's output of copper is extracted by smelting pro- 'TUMS$ .... v-
