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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1947)
Doyfe's Column Question Of Tactics At Remagen Bridge Discussed By HAL BOYLE TAMPA, Fla., March 18 (A') The question of what happened at , Ludcndorf bridge after the famoui surprise crossing of the Rhine river ii about as scram bled as the mystery of who put the overalls In the Irish lady s chowder. . On the second anniversary of Kemagln I have a new sidelight on this immortal operation. A young officer who survived the adventure told me that the first Infantry unit across heard a Ger man truck backfire during the night, and, believing it was a nazl tank attack, withdrew back over the Rhine because there was no American armor over yet to support them. This officer said that as far as ' he knew only a platoon sergeant and his runner, blissfully asleep In the foxholes after three days of continuous advance, remained ' on the eastern bank of the river ' until the doughboys who had ' withdrawn were organized by their officers and sent back across this time to stay. Slight Incidents I cited his story to show how slight are the events that may tip the scales of victory for weary men in battle. I pointed out that if a small nazl armored unit had counterattacked vigorously dur- ' ing this withdrawal they could have regained and destroyed the bridge. In a letter to the Baltimore Sun containing several inaccu ' racies, Irving J. Neuman under ' took to refute my "most inaccu " rate report." This report, inci dentally, isn't mine. It is the report of a young officer in the 27th armored infantry battalion, . the first unit across. I didn't get over until the following morning. Neuman who mistakenly identifies the 27th as a tank bat talion instead of an infantry battalion was an officer in the 52nd infantry battalion, which he said "immediately followed" the 27th across the bridge. "Neither unit ever retreated one step," said Neuman. He acknowledged that a "rumored tank attack" did disorganize "a very few men for a short period of time, and a platoon leader with poor nerves was relieved of his command." But, said ' Neuman, "even these few men certainly did not retreat across the bridge." Against Neuman's contention ' I will first cite the statement of his own superior officer, Mai. Gen. William M. Hoge, wartime commander of the 9th armored division, of which the 27th and 52nd armored infantry battalions were component parts. Hoge ad mitted in a press interview at Cincinnati last week that there had been a withdrawal at Re magen obviously unordered. The general said, however, he thought that at least one com pany and perhaps remnants of other companies remained across the Rhine. On this point his ac count diners with that given me by the young officer of the 27th. Neuman Statement As to Neuman's statement that the 52nd battalion "immediately followed" the 27th across the bridge -- which General Hoge said was seized at 4 p.m. let me quote him from a letter just re ceived from an enlisted man who served in Neuman's own battal ion: "My company (Co. A, 52nd A. I.B.) was on that bridge from about 7:00 p.m. until about 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. that evening be cause we didn't know which way to go or what to do. I think most of the boys slept all that time we were on that bridge. "Our platoon leaders even our CO didn't know what to do. After about two or three hours on that bridge we went through the company A, 27th A.I.B. lines which were in the HOME GARAGE 216 Old Fort Rd. Phone 7034 Bring your car where all work is guaranteed. We specialize in Motor Rebuilding and Tune-Ups Valre Grinding - Reboring Brake Work Generator and Starter Rebuilding SUmm CltanlBf Auto PatatlBg AT Saturday March 22 Music by Pappy Gordon and his Oregon Hillbillies Dancing 10 Till 2 llUUi III valley by the bridge and up on the bluff beyond them. "After tha,t they thouRht they were being attacked and they left us after we had come to protect them or help them pro tect themselves." The enlisted man said that "as far as I know our whole battal ion was on that side and we stayed there. This bears out General Hoge's belief that all troops didn't join in the with drawal. But another portion of his letter disagreed with General Hoge s statement that the with drawal lasted only a matter of minutes instead of hours. Fired On "The next morning." it said, "company A, 27th A.I.B., fired at us from across the river, think ing we were Germans. After they were told different I guess they got ashamed of themselves and came back over with us." This indicates that at least some of the doughboys who with drew during the night were still on the wrong side of the river at dawn. Well, there's the story con tradictory in spots of what actually happened at the Luden dorf bridge, as best it can be pieced together from four sur vivors. 1 am sure ex-Officer Neu man will realize there is no dis courtesy to the memory of the dead at Kemngen in telling the truth of the engagement the truth needs to be told of all war operations. Doubt, fear and indecision have characterized all battle fields since Cain attacked Abel. as all soldiers know. To point out tnese tactors were present at Remagen. too. in no way dims the glory won by the tired doughboys of the 9th, armored division who stormed and cap tured the Ludcndorf bridee in one of the most brilliant military gamoies in nistory. Council OK's 8 Permits ' The number of building per mits issued by the city council. find thip tntnl vain inn). B deep drop Monday when onlv eight permits totaling only $3025 were grantea Dy ine city fathers. The permits were issued to: Keith K. Ambrose, remodel residence, 1625 Sargent, $1000. Dale E. Stout, remodel resi dence, 1545 Crescent, $1000. Angelo Berisotto, add room to residence. White street, $350. Lloyd M. Dent, remodel tesi dence, 636 Eldorado, $250. W. L. Addington, repair ga rage, 240 Nevada, $150. P. B. Eden, repair residence, ll wiy, ?iuu. - j .. r -1 Olih R. , Rainwater, remodel rat s cao stand, 8th street. $100. James E. Bell, reshingle resi dence, 1902 Johnson, $75. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and especially the I OOF lodee for iha hAoiittful flnw1 ferings and the kind expressions Bjrmpainy extended us auring ue iiiness ana aeatn oi our hus band and father. Mrs. Edith Whitby Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Whitby Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bray Mrs. Angela Simmons HELPS CONTIOL BMDRDFF WWW leld ETery where Sj f NOW AT PRE-WAR PRIC TjP ,2 V demi-tasse CONFECTIONS Smart hostesses serve Sierra "Creme de Coffees" the delightful demi-tasse confections made from pure cream and quality coffee. These tasty, candy jewels add festivity to any party. Individually wrapped in gay vari-colorcd cellophane . . . they add sparkle and zest to the candy bowl. gill msiwui'lieiiir l hi uir n ilium uMiimT Bv MARY O'BRIEN Northwest conference music lttHitK Inft IrtHnv fnr Sitnttlff both the Girls League and Boys Alliance neia meetings in ac tivity period; El Rodeo pic ture -taking continued at a fast pace; and the Asahel Bush chapter and Scroll I com pleted plans for their formal initia tion tonight. a First, the Mary O'Brien Girls League meeting, Catherine Du..nr u.d that fnntiirwt soloist at the assembly, singing Irving Berlins "Easter raraae ami "You Are Free" from "Apple Blossom Time.' Afterwards a talk was given concerning the procedure and etiquette at the Girls League formal and a count of the girls who plan to attend was taken. Susan Gans, SHA student, gave an amusing read ing to the girls and Patty Meyers led group singing with Lynden L ina at ill., rtinnn Spring formal plans continue with the work being divided among committee heads. The following girls and the respec tive committees which they head will be responsible for arrange- n.nnlc fV.,. ttiA formal rianiv to be held in Pelican court April 11: Pat Hulls, entertainment; Mariann Sexton, programs: Shir ley Dalton. decorations: Trudy Bennet, clean-up: Margaret Wedel. refreshments: nutn Lan dry, publicity: Cherie Mahan, nrnffrnmr ftpraldine Altman. Patrons and Patronesses. In the Boys Alliance meeting the fellows talked over the con stitutional amendments written by K-club members dealing with the awarding of letters, wearing of sweaters and stripes, etc. Also under discussion was the pro posal regarding the addition of baseball as one of the major sDorts. In conjunction with these amendment proposals mimeo eranhed sheets were passed out to all students in home rooms so they might read them before the student body meeting to be held Thursday for discussion. Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y met jointly at noon to discuss the possibility of holding a sunrise service on Easter morning. Also today was the date of the Script and Mike noon dance neid on Pelican court. Students were admitted on paying the nickel admission charge Quill and Scroll will precede its initiation tonight with a pro gressive dinner at. the homes of several of the members. . Fruit cocktail will be served at the home of Yvette Sweet be ginning at 7 p.m. The second LOOK OUT FOR PKHVORttS ftcetnt medical mwrti rml that aa amaxinc somber of children (and grown mrm too) may bo rletims of Pin-Worm often without aaapcettnjr what fa wroarl And thaw pots. hrinc teeida the human hod?, can can real din treat. So watch out for the warn tar tfvna that Buy mean Pin-WoruaeatteHaMr tho nrraratinr rectal Iteb. Oat JAY NTS PW and follow the directions. PW is the Plo-Wonn treatment dove! oped in the lahoratorica of Dr. D. Jaync Sob, after years of patient rtaeareb. Tha small. asyto-Uko P-W tablets act in a apeeial way to retnora Pfn-Wonna. Aak your ttraggiMS PW tot fiavWonail 1 jtL tarn. t!v Operators Criticize Timber Tax SALEM, March 18 (A1) The house-approved bill to tax timber 10 cents a thousand feet to raise $500,000 annual forestry conservation and research fund was the target of severe criticism by lumber operators at a hear ing Monday before the senate forestry committee. The lumbermen were agreed that the public should bear the cost of the program, rather than the lumber industry. State Grange Master Morton Tompkins defended the tax, as serting "it is time the state should take some definite action to replenish our diminishing tim ber." George T. Gerlinger, Dallas, official of the Willamette Timber company, said the whole pro gram is unsound, and that it should have been considered by the state forestry board. Clyde Martin, Tacoma. Wash., appearing for the Weyerhaeuser limber company, said private operators in Oregon already are spending $1,500,000 year in fire protection, not counting money contributed to the state. A prediction that if the bill passes, operators would stop spending money for their own reforestation programs, was made my Edmund Hayes, presi dent of Willamette Valley Tree farms. Linn county assessor opposed the bill because the proposed tax, which would be an offset to property taxes, would deprive counties of revenue. Other speakers against the bill included Paul Ferrens, Klamath Falls attorney, and L. Pearce, Coos Bay. Task Fleet Ships Head For Home PEARL HARBOR, March 18 Twenty-eight ships of the first task fleet, which partici pated in recent Pacific fleet ma neuvers, will leave here today for their west coast bases on the mainland. Twelve other ships, including the carriers Princeton and Tarawa, the cruisers Atlan ta and Duluth and eight destroy ers will remain here for an In definite period. They joined the maneuvers from duty in the western Pacific. course, salad, will be served at the home of Katharine Newman; the main course (baked ham) at the home of Mary Ann Mills. Members will finally progress to the Bullard residence where they will have their dessert and then hold their formal initia tion. BECK'S Cabinet Shop 4255 FRIEDA AVE. PH. 4975 SMALL HOMES CABINETS INTERIOR FINISH SCREENS (When Available) Now is the time io 'DRESS UP' four Car For That Fresh New Spring Appearance! Replace Broken and Discolored Glass It-11 " 1 11 -JPAINTINat ESTIMATES QUICKLY ond GLADLY GIVEN LOMBARD S22 SO. 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Overture, The Oracle Oils Taylor. Trombone solo, Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life Herbert. So loist. Paul Micka. Accompanied by Dorothy Loosley. Duet, Among My Souvenirs Nicholls: Managua Nicaragua Fields. Duet. Mary Ruth Bay, Barbara "Hrndrix. Accompanied by Corky Ellis. Vibra harp solo, Rosewood Polka. Soloist. Sylvia Krkwold. Accompanied by Shirley King. Selection, Largo, from New World Symphony Dvorak. Novelty, Ten Little Indians Arr. Yoder. Characteristic March. Merry Marrioncttes Arr. Roberts. Bms Burns While In'Garoge PORTLAND. March 16 A West Coast Trailways bus, Just in from Seattle. . was swept by fire late last night while it was being refueled. Damage to the bus was esti mated at 73 per cent of Its $22, 000 value and to the garage at between $3000 and $4000. Much of the baggage in the bus, en route to San Francisco, was damaged but value deter mination awaited owners' re ports. Parents, when writing to your son in the navy, be sure and ad dress his letter Just as he has listed his return address on the last letter you received. Que House is burning-.! wu ocsfT OCT VP c nemo. OCAS) RfMCMBCR THAT I ( iNcsf Aseo oun nac - INUSANC( last wteJ I GEORGE J woop J mm REMOVE BODY AND FENDER DENTS Our body and fonder men are specialists! Auto glass cut and In , stalled . . . rightl COMPLETE REPAINTING In all the now colors work manship guaranteed. EXPERT WORKMANSHIP! IMMEDIATE ACTION! PHONE 313$ Former Bend Woman Dies Mrs! Gooi'KU (Emellne MurtluO Hennlniicr, 40, 4B Winter, dlod at the family homo lit 1:05 a.m. Monday, Mni'ch 17, following a brief illness. She hud Hindu her home in this city (or the pint eight years and was a former UpikI resident, lleiuilngor is a woll known Woyerlmuuscr Tim ber company employe. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Henninger Is survived by two children, Shirley Juno ami Stanley Dulo, and by her mother and three sisters, including Win nifred L. Brown of tills city, and one brother. Final rites will bo held Wed nesday at 2 p.m. in the cliupel of Ward's Kliimtitli Funeral home, with Rev. Cluiilus J, Suudslrom of the Immanuel Baptist church officiating. Interment will fol low in Klamath Memorial park. 2-Year-Old Suffers Painful Injury A tl..l.l'.ul.l nii.1 a painful injury fato Monday auernoon wnen sue leu while at Play and ran a nail into her lilwliim.ui Th ,.l,ill I iialtin Sexton, daughter of' Mr. and mrs. .tames Sexton of 4 .116 Frelda, is in Hillside hospital under olm-rvation and receiving trentment. The nail, embedded to the head, was removed by the little girl's mother before Lorraine was rushed to the hospital at A:3() n m Sh wnu pnitMei.tJ A,- Ing nicely today. Sexton is an- employe oi wt-ycriiaeusi-r Tim ber company. 3 Sr. Patrick's Day Babies Born Three" babies arrived on St. I Patrick's day. Murch 17. and the two girltt and one boy will have 1 no trouble digging up a birth-1 day party theme In the future, i Mr. and Mrs. Anker Solie, 834 i Upham, are parents of a daugh ter: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cain of ; 3032 Bisbee have a son, and Mr. . nit Mr M r I Af r"l.llrt quin are parents of a daughter. All are doing nicely at Klamatn Valley hospital. CUNY NEVER SUSPECT CAUSE OF BACKACHES TKU Old TrMtmMit Of tea BrifwHapprfUUof ft7 nflmn rvlUr Mntif Wettefc thU v,OM UNf dlMOMt UMt lit ml wim it tfcetr trouble mvr b tired kldMrt. Tb kidnere are Ntur'e chief of tak hut the eaeeee Midi tud euti out oi the blood Xher kotp ntt people Pee ftbou 1 1 plnU ft dojr. When dieorderof kidnev fun tt loo pnatu yolaoooua ntur to remain la your blooei, It V (mm Bafilnf boekftobe, rbeuntftUo pain. 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The president, who had his first swim yesterday since he flew down from Wiishlngton last Wednesday, made no plans be yond morning and afternoon swims and a couple of hours of sunbathing, except to view a Bob Hope film after lunch, Ho returns to Washington to morrow, boarding his upeclul pliiiiR, the so-called "Sncred Cow," In the early afternoon, In time lo have dinner at the Whit House tomorrow night. Victory League Game Tonight Klamnth basketball Is still mi ner way, ann ionium on rriirnu court illukley's hoop quintet, i-nmupiuns oi ine reueriu league, will meet the National ' league champs, the KUHS HI'Y Oolda five. The game lit slnled for 7:30. The winner of tills gume will meet the American league champs. Murphy's team, on Thursduy night, 7:30 at Pelican court. KIRBY Vacuum Cleaners Lifetime Guarantee Fret Demonstration Telephone 9200 Your Home - . . NOW! Clean, glistening white ROCKWOOL WILL NOT DISCOLOR YOUR CEILING Our agent carry credentials. 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