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Newspaper Page TextJuno 20, 1043 PAGE SEVBlf HERALD AND NEWS, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON 'Kid Mikhailovich' Gets Nine Japs, Two Medals, One Shot in Arm on Attu Sgt. George Mlrlch, former Standard Oil company employe lit thn Klnmntli Kails plant, lin written hid piironta, Mr. and Mm. O. W, Mlrlch of Uend, an interesting account of 111 ac tion! In the battle of Attn, which brought 111 in iintlon-wldc recognition, an advanco from private to aergoiint, unci meduls Jrom the war department. Tho following story which appeared In the Saturday edi tion of tho Ilend Bulletin will be read with Intercut here. Mlr lch described the Attn cam paliin a "the biggfat adventure uf my llfn" and ho ended his letter with a P. S., "My final total that I know for lure nine Japi." "I guess you have all read about the bin victory on Attu Inland. Well, 1 happened to be hi on the whole battle. May 13 we landed on the Island and I Kavo up my political Job to o and fliilit those yellow i. I wn second In commend of a squad. I'll never forget how 1 fell when we wont Into the front linn," he wrote. Squad Lsader Shot Tho flrnt suy In our com' pany to ifrl shot was my iuad leadi-r. to I took over aa acting sergeant and suad leader. 1 had a xiiiiul of 10 men under my command. You can Imagine how It wan. duy and night for 14 dnyj, no damned cold lean came In your eyc. Our loldlera were dropping out every day. "I kept thinking of Mikhailo vich and hi Chelnlki. By the wav, my nickname wa 'Kid Mikhailovich.' "On the 14th duy, we itartcd our final drive. We finally got itopped and men were getting killed all around me. Boy, there were a million bullet flying around me. Finally, thing quieted down. "There wa a certain hill full of Jap we had to take. We ineaked up on It and when wo got to the foot of It, I found my self crawling toward the top all alons. 1 grabbed a hand gren ade and my old pitching arm wa really in ihape. It hit In a hole and two Jap were blown up. Another Jap ttarted to throw at our men and I wheeled around and killed him. Over The Top "Then, Just like In the movie, I wan on top of the hill, running (nun hole to hole, never missing, till I got to the last Jap and my gun wa empty, So 1 charged him and my bayonet came off. I darted to club him over the head with my gun. I really killed him. He quealed like a rabbit and the hill wa our. "I didn't realize at the time what I had dono. The flnt thing I knew everyone wa talking about me. The colonel wanted my name to recommend me (or a medal. We atarted to go again and I got (hot In Die left arm, not very bad, mixed the bone. But I wa 10 happy, because I knew I had done my part. "I walked back to headquart er and the colonel came over and shook hand with me and he kissed me. "He aiked me where I got all the guta to do that. I told htm that all Serb are that way. Buddy Shot In Lea "In the meantime a swell little guy named Sgt. Ishmul, we call him Duke, got shot in the leg. Not bad, though, because we walked two miles to the hospital. We stayed thero four day, then the battle ended. "Thon we found wo were to go back to tho gool old U. S. A. Wo lived like kings. Duke and I had a stateroom all Jot our selves and my name spread like fire. I had more visitor than a movie star. "This morning (June 18) we saw the Golden Gate of San Francisco. What a thrilll Wo arc In Letlerman Goneral hos pital and what a place. Duke and I havo a private room with a radio for each of us. Furlough Due "I don't know how long I will bo hero. They are going to send us as ctoso to homo as possible.. (Mlrlch has since been moved to Hammond general hospital, Mo desto, Calif.) Then after I am WPB TAKES OVER WOOD PULP CONTROL WASHINGTON, June 20 (IP) Thn war production board (WPB) today took control over the use of all woodpulp today and Issued order forbidding any deliveries of pulp to paper and puperboard manufacturing with out express WI'B authority. The action was ordered, WPB aid, because the demand of the army, navy, lend-lease and other claimants "have become so In sistent and the shortugo of woodpulp so tevere" that steps became necessary to assure sup piles for war use. All grade of pulp are affect ed, Including pulp for newsprint. The first allocation of pulp to mill will cover tho month of August, and will be prepared at tho next meeting of WPB' allocation committee on July 10. Before that date mill are to have filed reports on their pro posed use of pulp In accordance with instruction which will reach them by July 1. ENTERS LIBEL SUIT SPOKANE, June 20 (IP) The personal history of Ashley E. Holden. Spokesman-Review poli tical writer, Including his serv ice In the first World war. en tered the picture today In his sao.uoo libel suit against the American New company and its Sopkane agent, C. A. Hoxley. A continuance until July 12. sought yesterday by the defense a the case opened, was waived after Federal Judge Lewis A. Schwellenbach ruled the defense should reimburse him $750 for the expense of such delay. Defense Attorney Thomas A. E. Lally, n his opening state ment yesterday, said he would show that allegations in an arti cle In tho magazine "Pic," on which the suit Is bnscd, that Hol den had been connected with Japanese Interests, were true and not libelous. Rulei Liberalized For Teaching SALEM. June 29 (IP) The state board of education voted yesterday to liberalize regula tion governing issuance of emergency teacher certificate to teachers who are not certi fied In this state. MA8S ARREST GREENVILLE, Miss. (IP) Anna Craig, 3 6y car-old negro woman, arrested for possession ot whiskey, went calmly with the police but their troubles be gan when they tried to boost her. into the patrol car. It took more than half an hour. Then, at the modcstly-slzcd jail, Anna had to be squeezed sideways through her cell door, Anna weighs BS0 pounds. A BITE FOR FIDO SAN FRANCISCO (P) New est device of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Ani mals: The pet pakit. It's a carton cafe owners give to patrons on request. The diner scrapes leftovers from his plate into the box, to take home to his pet. WELL HIDDEN Although often heard, whlp poorwills aro seldom seen, due to their camouflage and daytime inactivity. O. K., I get a 30-day furlough. Don't worry about me, I'll be well in a couple or three weeks. "I am to receive two medals, the purple heart and the dis tinguished service cross. Not bati for a 'company Jerk'." Mailing let can't kill iparklt in drink mad with CANADA DRY WATER ITI "PIN-POINT CAP.IONATION" USUI P.S. Its special formula makol any drink taita battar, It ! abtt tSSTSI P Tj taita battar. 4S Central Project Approval Predicted SACRAMENTO, June 20 (IP) Congressional approval of the pending $28,700,000 appropria tion for the Central project by tomorrow night was predicted to day by State Engineer Ed Hyatt at meeting of the California water authority. Hyatt, exocutive officer of the authority, sold he has reason to believe that the fund, contain ed In an Interior department ap propriation measure, will clear the senate-house conference com mittee and be approved before tomorrow's midnight deadline. With tho now fiscal year start ing on July 1. the bill must be acted upon before the close, of the current fiscal year. 7 MOTHERS OF PRESIDENTS Only seven mothers In the history of our nation lived to ice their ion become president of the United States. These were the mothers of Washington, Mad ison, Polk, Grant, Garfield, Mc Klnley, and Franklin D, Roose velt. Theatre Script Goes to Best Pet Entry in Parade The bct child's pet entry In while the other three princesses the parade on July 8 will win a will ride on a float with the $3 theater script, according to wounded servicemen brought to John Magulre, In charge of en tries for the parade. Children up to and Including 12 years are eligible for the prize, and may enter any type of animal entry in the parade. Mayor John Houston and Coun ty Judge U. E. Reedcr will Judge the entries. The parade will start at 10 a. m. at the Link river bridge and go down Main street to the Balsigcr building. The queen and two princesses will ride horses In the parade. Klamath Falls by the Comman dos. The state guard will march in the parade. Information concerning en tries in the parade may be ob tained from John Magulre, at 3212 or 7417. NAVAL GUN LORE A naval cannon's caliber is the diameter of it bore, but if we speak of a 14-inch gun of 43 cal iber, it refers to a cannon whose bore is 14 inches, and whose length of barrel Is 45 times 14. V-Moil Voting for Soldiers Proposed WASHINGTON, June 20 (IP) V-mail voting for members of the armed forces on foreign duty was proposed in legislation ready for. Introduction today by Sena tor Lucas (D-Ill.) and Green (D R. I.) To facilitate voting on state and federal officials by soldiers, sailors and marines, the two sen ators would have congress direct the secretaries of war and navy to provide tho fighting forces overseas with absentee ballots that could be sped back as V mail. First permanent English settle ment in the New World was established at Jamestown, Va., on May 14, 1807. ALL-DAY BIKE TRIP FOR YOUNGSTERS There will be an alt-day bi cycle trip starting from the high school Wednesday morning, It was announced by Dave Bridge, city recreation officer. All youngsters or any Interested are Invited to bring their lunches and bicycles and be at the high school at S a. m. The main feature of the trip will be an excursion through the Weyerhaeuser Timber company. Last week, 30 bicyclists enjoyed a trip through the Kalpine ply wood plant. S. HOP EAftLY IN THE WEEK AND P'jZ ' j2 11 - I ll -f I EABLY IN THE PAY U i " i RaUH iv r -w g t v . m. w- - r . - -ym it FOR HOLDERS OF EXPIRING RATION STAMPS You're smart If you occept only good quality merchandise for your precious ration stomps but you're smarter still if you buy such quality merchandise, at the lowest possible prices. Safeway's low prices on quality foods such as listed here show you what we mean. BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS BACK UP OUR BOYS AT THE FRONT! MO STAMPS J-K-L-M-H lapie Jna JO COFFII STAMP NO. 24 iKfiN am M 1 Vegetable Cocktail ll-oi. can IS)) 48-01. car) 4 Tomato Juice Zren 3 f , , Church' Q?rape Juice Qt.Bottie 4 Grapefruit Juice v 30c 23c 31c 14 "30- Town Uaum li.m. can afvw No. 2 can 13 Green Beans K..P -Em Dying cut green bean. No. 2tt can B., Oardenside C eans Cut no. a e loc ,17c 12 14 12 12 B..1, Del Monte Diced. Corn Corn 12c i2c No. 303 gla Del Monte Cream , Btyle No. 303 Country Home Cream tyle, or whole kernel No. 2 can Del Mala Nlblet ...12-o. ean Asparagus 8 untet all green. No. 1 So;. 19 D.i.mL:.. Del Monte rumpkin No. 2H e.. Carrots JtfgZL He Corn 15c 13c 38c 13c 15 AM-Ar Rd T9 Ch Mpncoxs No. Bi, 18c 21c 14c Red Tag Choice, ... 25 A rs-;..l. PtU HaW, Apricots No. jh can - Campbell Soups "Vn. 4 Points Chicken Noodle, Chicken Oumbo, Vegetable Beef " Cranberry Beans 3PkbB'.32c Baby Lima Beans 24c Black Eye Peas 2.lb. Pkg.2l c 10 Blackberries SotVcVn... 24c Applesauce Jb2Y'en 18c P, Red Tag Choice I L runes No. 2 can . loc PearS Llbby' No. 2 can 22c PearS Crown Point. No. 2 ean2IC 26c 23c 14 10 10 13 13 P are HrPr Home edrs No. 2H can 21 It Highway .No. 3 ean Pears Peaches rri'e..... 21c Peaches 19c 21 21 10 16 16 14 16 PortiP c,,,u Ct,, reacnes No 2)4 e, PeacheS Hei Tag Halve.... Tomato Ketchup Helnx 14-c. bottle D Gardenside, eas ho. 2 can...- Peas 20c ..a for 25c Kool Air No. 2 ean I 5c D Plctiweei Tender I re as j0 303 ean. ,oc D I Co l C, gugar Belle. No. 2 can 1 " Tomatoes di"V... 14c 7 Tomato Sauce Buff.tean5c lR Canned Milk m Carnation, Borden. Tall ean....-'UC Cl,,-Kitchen Craft, 9 AQ TlOUr 10. lb. bag 49 491b. k Ritz Crackers j.ib pkg. 22c 8R Nucoa o'rln'' 25c Bread wJght."..... iw-ib. ioai 13c lR Cherub MilkL 28c Maneuvering menu for over the Fourth If you want to have a holiday with; the rest of the family over the Fourth then do a bit of maneuvering with.the) menus for the long week end so that you can have some time off too. A littles forehanded preparation is all it' takes MENU STRATIOY To begin with, plan, your menuaffot) the full week end, arranging them so) that one day in the kitchen can do the work for two days' eating. Serve the first dinner of the week end hot and family style and for the second dayi plan a' picnic-style dinner in the back yard, in a nearby park, or invth country. Next, plan your shopping list in. full and do all the shopping for the full week end at one time. As a pattern t follow, we suggest the following menus) to be altered to your needs. FIRST DAY'S MENU A Roast of your Choice Mashtd Potatoes Cream Gravy Makt plenty for the next day) y Steamed Asparagus with Sieved Egg Yolk and' . . Vegetable Oil Topping ' " Hot Bread Butter or Substitute Deep Dish Berry or Fruit Pie Beverage SUGAR USE STAMPS NO. 13, 15 or 16 a GOOD FOR 5 POUNDS EACH (Not. IS ond 14 for Conning) 5;32c 10&62' Crisco SHORTENING MUaa smoothly and quickly. 5 red points per pkg. Carton Royal Satin SHORTENING 5 red points per jar Lb. Qlas 15 red points per Jar 3 60c JEWEL SHORTENING S red points Lb. Pkg. 20c Wesson Oil S red prints par bottle. Bottle 'C Y If 13 To get the most out of your Coffee Ration, buy one of these "Store-Ground" Coffees: EDWARDS Rich, lusty flavor. Lb. Bag NOB HILL lb. bog 25c AIRWAY lb. bog 21c 26 Stomp No. 24 Void After Wed., June 30 Stomp No. 21 Good July 1 Granulated Soap Su-Purb 24-0. Pkg. Ivory Snow .,aM.01.PWg. Lux Soap Flakes 23c DuzSoapPow. slMPrg.23c 20c 23c Morning Glory, Wal5 hb. or aulek. Reg. or quick. 48-os. pkg, 23c Sov o toblejpoonful of woste fats every day In your kitchen rush eoch conful to your Softway meet mgn. . 7R Skinned Hams Whole or half BR Ll, ' IWUI3 shnk h,if 'R HamS Butt end .. " Picnics 4R Bacon Jowls 7R BaCOn By the piece. 'R Cottage Butts BR Ground Beef UR Sirloin Steak . 7R Pork Steak Lb. 41c Lb. Lb. 41c Lb. 36c Lb. 23c Lb. 37c ... Lb. 38c Lb. 29c Lb. 37c Lb. 34c FRYERS AND BROILERS FOR THE FOURTH. Make Your Selection Early. (10) C H B Catsup, 14-ox. bottle 16c Mayonnaise, Nu Made, 16-os. bottle .26e (5R) May Day Salad Oil, Pint glass .23e (5R) Parkoy Oleomargarine, Mb. pkg 25e (16R) Cheese, Shef ford's American 2 lbs. 76c (8R) Wisconsin Sharp Cheese lb. 46e (4R) Shefford's American end Pimiento Cheese, 'j-lb. pkg 30e (1R) Potted Meat, Llbby's, No. Va cans 2 for 11c (1) Baby Foods, Gerber's or Clapps 4Vi-ox. can 7c (SR) Prem, Swift's prepared luncheon meat, 12-oz. can r 35c (7) Chili Sauce, Moneta, 12-ox. bottle 17c French's Mustard, 9-ox. jar 2 for 29c 6-or. jar 9e Nabisco Shredded Wheat, Pkg He SICOND DAY'S MiNU llked Cold Roast on -Sandwich I vith Mustard-Mayonnaise Mashed Potato Salad Tomato Cole Slaw Additional Buna Butter or StibetRet Fresh Fruit or Individual Fruit Pica. Beverage MENU COMMENTS As yot see. the second day's menu is built on the first: day's. Just a few last-minute prepara tions are needed to turn out a graivi picnic-style dinner. That leaves thai entire day free to enjoy some leisure. Fresh, crisp vegetable ond fruits fluoronteeoV to please, both in quality ond price. Select trutn, younel" WATERMELONS, deliciously sweet, red-meated lb. 6e LETTUCE, Oregon grown, crisp heads .........lb. 10s TURNIPS lb. 5e RADISHES, local grown bunch S CANTALOUPES, sweet, pink- meated ...lb. 14 PEAS, Oregon grown, well-filled pods lb. 12 Vie NEW POTATOES, U. S. No. 1 White Shatters lb. Se TENDER, O TENDER HEART is s r vuuv .iAuf uixv ri iaou ikkmi i thought wu 'pRoowfo ms who so evwy on you: reo STAMPS IF WE CAMS TO OINNIR I AND YET, I SWEAR I DONT KNOW WHATJT'S MADE Of. f Wtf MART. V ' . I not so vtitv. you see, melen, i noticeo SOME T1W AGO HOW FEW POINTS WEM RKJUIMO FOR VARIETY MEATS, AND TH(. MAN AT SAFEWAY SUGGESTED A nT TV v. PREPARE BEEF HEART. 8AI0. "WHY NOT 7 nJ,. l wrm m JULIA ise WRIGHT?' 1 I 111 SOI DIO. AND THIS IS HiiT uor 0 I I IV ONI Of HER RECIPES I I XSsjf Tr gissoitso-t.,oiAwocAus Starting Tuesday, July 6th, all Safeway Stores in Klamath Falls will open at 8 a. m. and close 6 p. m. daily. SAFETY