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UNITED PRESS AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE mj -a 1 TVT CL EveniBg Jsarma Feaaded IMS I Cvealag Journal mad Every Evening VOl. A- i0. dO ETary Evealac Eaaadad 1S7J ConaoUdated Jam. 133 Wilmington, Delaware," Saturday, October 28, 1944 16 Pages Price Three Cents Closing Stock. Page 13 Chicago Talk By Roosevelt MayOutline Tax Incentive German Line in Holland Collapsing Under Drive Dewey Hits New Deal 'Scarcity Theories9 Declares 'Three Square Meals a Day' For All Would Solve Farm Problems Of Post-War Period in U.

S. (Text of Dewey speech on page 3J Island 275 Miles From Manila Seized SYRACUSE, Oct. 28 (JP). Gov. Thomas E.

Dewey declared today that "three square meals a day" for all of the American people would solve the peacetime farm problem by requiring a volume of food production above even that attained during the war. The Republican presidential nominee, who came to the site of the annual New York State Fair to speak in a high school auditorium seating Bulan. British and Canadian Column Race Toward Enemy's Last 2 Escape Bridges "Crossing Maas 40,000 Troops Face Allied Entrapment Reeling Forces Pull Back fewer than 1,000 persons, said in an Soldier Son Of General Is Missing John W. O'Daniel, Of Lost in Holland Action With Paratroopers; Father With 7th Army Private John Wilson Daniel, Jr, 21-year-old son of and Mrs. John Wilson "Daniel, Sr, of Newark, has been reported missing in action in Holland with American paratroopers since Sept.

20. General ODaniel is now with the Seventh Army in the offensive In France. The news was received by the young soldier's mother on Thursday six days after her daughter. Ruth Anne, was married to Lieut. Harvey Paterson Groesbeck, U.

S. N. R. The bridal couple arrived in Newark from their wedding trip yesterday when they were informed of the telegram. Word has also been sent to General OTJaniel.

Other Delawareans on today's casualty list are: Missing In Action Lieut. Walter D. Jensen. husband of Mrs. Irene Jensen of Dover: in air action over Europe since Sept.

22. Wounded Corp. Frank G. Vican, 20, son of Mrs. Mary Richards of Milford; in Italy.

Pfc. Richad A. Coe, Marine Corps, 19; son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H.

Coe of 2810 Baynard Boulevard; in Guam. John Wilson Daniel, Jr. Private Daniel was born in Newark, in the same house where his father was born. He was graduated from the Newark High School and was attending Sullivan Military Academy when he was inducted. After basic training, he transferred to the paratroops and later was sent to England for further training.

He was attached to a crack (T XxLl ffJfi I JJ 'iP jl 5l- Sabioyon yQUlNILUBAN manamoc i PANAYi -canoTXni zSulu $ec Mite 60 Mrttyte Gull ih -Cortes it 'PoSL NEGROS MacArthur's invasion armies with the aid of Filipino guerrillas, have captured Samar Island, within 275 miles of Manila. The 1200 -square -mile island extends to within IS miles of prized Luzon. Yankees Capture Samar Island With Help of Filipino Guerrillas Screen Stars To Accompany Bricker Here Eddie Bracken, Menjou, Gloria Swanson to Visit With Republican Nominee Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio, Republican vice-presidential candidate, will visit Wilmington on Friday accompanied by three stage and screen celebrities, Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Swanson, and Eddie Bracken.

The Ohio governor will address a rally in Rodney Square shortly after noon. It was not learned today whether the Hollywood members of his party will speak at the rally. Wilmington will be one of a series of stops on Governor Bricker's final tour of the East, and Isaac R. Brown. chairman of the Republican State Committee, did not learn until last night from the Republican National Committee that he would stop here.

Miss Swanson appeared at the Playhouse here last year in a trilogy of one-act plays, in her first return to the stage after several years of retirement. The first motion picture she has made in recent years is soon to be released. Bracken rose to stardom overnight after his performances in two Preston Sturges comedies, "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" and "Hail the Conquering Hero." Suave Menjou, often named the "best-dressed aetor in Hollywood," is well-known in theatrical circles both in this country and in England. To Arrive on Special Train A special tram carrying the governor's party is scheduled to arrive at the Pennsylvania Station abojit 11:30 a. m.

Friday. A Delaware delegation headed by TJ. S. Senator C. Douglass Buck, Gov.

Walter W. Bacon, U. S. Rep. Earle D.

Willey. Mrs. Frank G. Tall-man, Republican national commit-teewoman, Harold S. Schutt, Republican national committeeman, and Mr.

Brown, will board the (See BRICKER Page 4) Yanks Quizzed on 1,000 Bottle Champagne Cache LONDON, Oct. 28 (VP). A cache of 1,000 bottles of champagne valued at $20 a bottle has bubbled into an investigation of cargoes brought from France on U. S. Army cargo planes.

The rainsoaked cases were found by police behind a house in Chelmsford, Essex. Customs officials questioned two United States air officers and communicated with a French airfield. The matter of customs duties and purchase tax for property of American military men returning from France will be discussed in the House of Commons Tuesday as a result of the discovery. New Albanian Cabinet Headed by Army Man BARI, Italy, Oct. ,23 UP).

The Albanian military mission here announced last night that a new Albanian government, headed by Enver Hexha. commander of the Albanian Army of National Liberation, was formed Oct. 20 in the liberated city of Berati. King Zog. who ruled prior to the German and Italian occupation, now in London.

Above Breda as Threat Increases; Antwerp Port Nearly Freed of Hazard By Associated Press LONDON, Oct. 28. The whole German stand in southwestern Holland is collapsing, front dispatches declared today, as British-Canadian columns raced toward the enemy's last two escape bridges in an effort to cut off perhaps 40,000 Nazi troop below the Maas (Meusc) River. Canadians seized the Germans western anchor of Bergen Op Zoom without a fight, bit within a mile of the stronghold of Roosendaal. British army troops dosed within five miles of the central bastion of Breda, after winning TUburg as well as 'S-Hertogenbosch.

The German defense line below the Maas "has fallen to pieces, on front dispatch declared. Another sid Allied armor and infantry were moving so rapidly that Field Marshal Gen. Walther von Model either had to pull back across the brldgea at Moerdijk and Geertruidenberg. 10 miles northwest and northeast of Breda, "or have his reeling forcei cut to bits Antwerp Nearly Cleared As success followed success. Allied Headquarters announced that the free use of the great port of Antwerp, the prize of this campaign, now is blocked only by the isolated and doomed enemy coastal gutu of one battery at Vllssingen (Flushing) on Walcheren Island.

The Germans are bandoning their position from the schelde to TUburg, Associated Press War Correspondent William F. Boni reported from the field, and the campaign has become a race to reach the Maas bridges. The swift-moving Allied drive brought these major development along a 40-mlle front. Western Anchor Abandoned (1) Bergen Op Zoom, stoutly defended western anchor of the enemy line, was abandoned suddenly by (See ALLIED DRIVE Page 4) 75 Pet. of Fi 'cnch Called Underfed Nazi Occupation Opened Door to Epidemics.

Minister Charges PARIS. Oct. 28 (jp). Four years of German occupation left 75 per cent of the French neonle unnerwiffVi i and threatened by disease, Francois puoiic neaith minister, declares. Billoux was quoted yesterday in the newspaper "Liberation" at saying that hotels and homes must be requisitioned if necessary to cure a situation arisina from a hort.a! hospital space and facilities so that proper meaicai care can be provided during the winter.

"You must not Judge the French people by the way they look." he said. "Our Allied friends are m-rong in thinking from our appearance that we haven't Buffered." Although France ha thus far escaped evere epidemics. Billoux said the French were hard hit by the generally difficult food situation, with infantile paralysis, rickets and tuberculosis on the increase. Speech Tonight Follows On Heels of Philadelphia Visit Where President Detailed New Deal Preparedness And Wartime Record (Text of Roosevelt speech on page 6) By Associated Press EN ROUTE TO CHICAGO WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, Oct. 28.

President Roose velt turned his attention to post war business today with indica tions he will outline an "induce ment tax" policy in Chicago tonight intended to help private industry maintain full employment into tha post-war era. (The Chicago speech will be broadcast over the NBC and Blue networks beginning at 9 o'clock, Wilmington time, tonight.) The Chief Executive, stalking 41 electoral votes in Indiana and Illinois, moved to the West after an administration war policy speech in Philadelphia last night in which he accused some Republican politicians cf putting "political advantage" above 'effort to guarantee future peace. While he toiled on tonight's sequel to be delivered in Chicago's Soldier Field White House officials 6aid it would be devoted largely to post-war cooperation between government and private industry. One of the things he expects to advance is an administration policy for helping private enterprise through adjusted taxation, to maintain full payrolls after the boom of war-industries employment ends. Before he arrives in Chicago the President will make a brief platform appearance at Fort Wayne, and his train will slow down at Lima, Ohio, and Gary.

Ind. The Chief Executive wrote his Chicago speech as he rode today, probably still recalling the noisy reception in Philadelphia's jam-packed Sbibe Park last night as he recounted his administration's preparedness and war record-Mr. Roosevelt spoke partly as commander-in-chief. In that capacity, he emphasized, he chose the nation's present top commanders-men responsible for what he called 27 successful D-days within the past year. After checking over his administration's war record he declared to shouting Philadelphia's that "some Republican politicians are stating that the Republicans in the Congress would cooperate with a Republican President in establishing a world organization for peace clear- (See ROOSEVELT Page 4) 'Siegfried Line9 Tested Near Here Model Defenses Built At Aberdeen to Perfect Attack A "Siegfried Line" built almost in Wilmington's back yard long before D-Day and then was smashed to smithereens to determine the most effective types of concrete piercing ammunition needed for the real This was disclosed today by Maj.

Gen. Henry B. Saylor. chief of ord nance in the European Theatre. Tn ctnrr rmf of Siroreme Head Aiiiri Exneditionarv Force in Paris.

General Saylor revealed that models ol every Known iype oi the real Siegfried fortifications had been built at Aberdeen (Md. Proving Grounds. 38 miles from Wil- r.nL Joel G. Holmes. Saylor air! American around uchuj forces alone have fired 50 pounds of ammunition per second against the Germans since D-Day.

and in that time have brought to France 16CO0OO tons of ammunition the equivalent of 286 Liberty ship loads. Saylor said the Allies now have a 45-day reserve of overall essential supply. Former German Torture Camp Falls to Allies VUGHT, The Netherlands. Oct. 23 (jp The largest concentration cam- in The Netherlands, where an estimated 30.000 persons died at the hands of German torturers, was being transformed into a shelter for refugees today by Allied civil affairs officials.

The 640-a ere estate near Vught fell into Allied yesterday. Eyewitnesses said that on one occasion there the Germans crowded 67 women into an airless, lightlesa room 12 feet by 7 feet and 8 feet high, for 13 hours. Twelve died, three became insane and 30 were hospitalized. Other inmates were beaten until their bones were broken, then ordered to line up for calL address prepared for delivery over a national (Blue) radio hookup that the nation must not "return to the sub-standard prices our farmers were still receiving after eight peacetime years of the New Deal in 1940." "Despite our war prosperity," the governor said, "millions of families in America do not get enough of the right things to eat. We still have further to go.

We must never go back to the scarcity theories and shrinking economy of the New Deal years. Urged Improved Diet "We must go forward and develop the great American market for our farm products through improved diet for the American people. If we can keep set on this objective we shall need, not a reduction, but an increase in food productions. We must not go back to those dismal days in the middle age of the New Deal when two families out of five in America were living at the undernourished level of less than $20 a week." Although the President spoke in Philadelphia last night, the G. O.

P. candidate made no direct attempt to answer any of his opponent's statements, except to repeat his assertion that there was "bickering, chaos and confusion in Washington" and to reiterate the Republicans' intention to "bring our fighting men home promptly when victory is achieved." Would Support Prices Charging the administration with "attempts at increased regimentation by New Deal theorists in Washington," Dewey said the nation should be committed "to the prop osition that the prices of major farm products must be supported against the substandard levels we saw for so many years before this war. "It took a war to get decent farm prices, just as it took a war to get jobs," he declared. Declaring President Roosevelt often put men In one job," the See DEWEY Page 4) 7 -Point Mental Plan Offered Dr. Tarumianz Urges Adequate Supervision Of 2,200 Feeble Minded Dr M.

A. Tarumianz of JLhe Dela-waie State Hospital today urged the adoption of a seven-point program for adequate public supervision of the state's feeble-minded whom he estimates to number 2,200. He made his recommendations at the regional meeting at the University of Delaware of the American Association on Mental Deficiency. Dr. Tarumianz urged that all feeble-minded persons be registered in a central agency after thorough psychological and medical examination, and that records of their cases be kept.

Diagnosis should be based, he said, not on a single I. Q. test but on a testing program designed to bring out the Individual's mental abilities, assets, and deficits. Bigger Bed The bed capacity at the State Colony for the Feeble-minded at Stock-ley should be increased, he said, since only 400 of the 2,200 are now being cared for and vacancies are steadily decreasing. He advocated removal from the colony cf epileptics and unstable persons who adjust to society on a defective level but are not inherently so, and care for them in the State (See TARUMIANZ Page 4) the regular session of the General Assembly tn 1943.

howevar, our Election Laws were amended to provide that all polling places in the State of Delaware shall be opened between the hours of seven and seven-thirty in tne morning, thus providing a possible eleven Hours throughout the entire state "To insure the maximum time of eleven hours for voting, I have requested tha all polling places in the City of Wilmington and throughout the state be opened promptly at jeven o'clock a. m. on Election Day. Easy For Shift Workers "It seems tnaf the hours now provided for voting are ideal for those who are working in shifts, as the hours the polls will be open are such as will permit shift workers to vote either before going to work, or after leaving work. If the various shifts of workers will vote accordingly, it will tend to avoid much of the con- (See ELECTION HOURS Page 4) U.

S. Bombers Seek Remnants Of Jap Fleet Strength of Nippon Navy Cut in Half With Loss Of Probably 40 Vessels TJ. S. PACINC FLEET HEAD QUARTERS, PEARL HARBOR. Oct 28 UP).

American planes and ur. lace craft today hunted down Japa nese warships limping from disaster in the Philippines, where the imperial fleet lost probably 40 ships and had its maximum strength cut at least in half. Bombers maintained an aerial dragnet from South China to the Sulu Sea. searching for survivors. Secrecy shadowed the activities of Allied fleet units which, however, were not overlooking the opportunity for a more decisive "kiil." The loss of six American warships in the three vital naval engagements was announced yesterday.

This saddened, but did not dim. the commemoration of America's most triumphant Navy Day, during which top-ranking officials reported the elimination of Japan's navy as a major striking force, at least temporarily. Rear Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, chief of staff of the Pacific fleet, reported "it appears 40 Japanese ships were sunk or crippled," although the (See FLEET PAGE 4) Union Board Fines 51 In Unauthorized Strike MONROE. Oct.

28 (yPi Fifty-one members of Local 1000, Paper Workers Organizing Committee C. I. have been fined $5 to $25 each for participation in a recent unauthorized strike at the Consolidated Paper Co. plant here. The fines, half of which will go to the community mar fund and half to the union, were levied by the union's executive board and will be deducted from pay checks.

The strike threw approximately 500 employes out of work. to Distribute Christmas Clubs mated $190,000 will be paid before Christmas -to 3200 persona, as compared with $144,000 to 3.100 depositors at the main bank and the Brandywine Branch last year. No increase is reported by the Wilmington Savings Fund Society, officials of which said they expect to pay out about $50,000 to 500 depositors. They explained it Is difficult to Judge, a theee funds are not segregated in any way, and no penalty is enforced should depositors withdraw the funds before a specified time. A.

H- March, vice-president of the Commercial Trust Company, said the increase in Christmas savings this year is about 20 per cent more than last year. There are 800 club members, who wiU receive an estimated $30,000. The first or iwcond week la December will be the time when thee funds will be distributed. Exact date for the dJIerent banks wul be announced in the near future. Troops Pause in Fighting To Cheer Land Planes; 12 More Towns Freed; Jap Casualties Mount GENERAL MAC ARTHUR'S HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINES, Oct.

28 UP). The crushing power of Getv Douglas Mac Arthur's invasion armies, released as Japan's shattered fleet fled the Philippines, rapidly engulfed Samar Island today, within 275 miles of Manila, aided brilliantly by Filipino guerrilla. On Leyte, where land-based fighter planes drew cheers from elated soldiers as they began operating from captured airfields, great segments of the island fell to the onrushing yanks. By the hour, Japanese dead and wounded were added to the more than 14,000 casualties already inflicted. Most of the dead were men of Nippon's defeated and demoralized 16th Division.

which perpetrated the tortures on Bataan. Virtually all Samar's more than 1,200 square miles, which extend to within 15 miles of prized Luzon, were under American and Filipino domination. The capital city, Catba-logan. was captured by men of Franklin C. Sibert's 10th Corps.

It was the second island capital invested in the Philippines, the other being Leyte 's Tacloban. now pro- (See PHILIPPLNES Page 4) English Coast Town Evacuees Will Return LONDON, Oct. 28 government announced today that persons evacuated from more than 50 coastal towns and districts when a German invasion of Britain was feared, might now return to their homes at government expense. However, those who fled from the Greater London area during the height of the flying bomb attacks were told that it was not desirable for them to return yet. The government revealed that for four years, authorities kept ready an evacuation scheme which would have cleared the civilian papulation out of 15 Kent cities by special trains within 48 hours of an invasion threat.

Banks in Area $568,000 in Bankers in the Wilmington area estimated today that $568,000 will be distributed to Christmas Club members early in December a new high. Last year about $479,000 were held for 8.500 membera; this year in Wilmington the amount is estimated to be around $41,000 greater. In. addition, the Claymont Trust Company expects to distribute more than $48,000 to its 675 club members, at least $10,000 more than in 1943. according to J.

G. McMillan, president. The Artisans Saving Bank, largest depository for Christmas Club funds in Wilmington, will probably pay out about a quarter of a million dollars. J. Walter Boyer, secretary-treasurer, said.

Last year the bank payed $220,000, an increase of $30,000 over the preceding year. WUlard Springer, president of the Industrial Trust Company, also noted a large increase. It is esti Gen; Stilwell Recalled From Far East Post 'New and Important' Task Awaits Him, Army Says; Old Command Split Up WASHINGTON. Oct. 23 (JP).

Gen. Joseph Stilwell has been recalled from his triple command in the Far East and will be given "a new and important, but at present, undisclosed assignment." Stilwell's recall was announced by the White House. A few minutes later, the War Department added that he was headed for an important new post. The War Department had this to say about Stilwell's recall from the China-Burma-India theatre: "In answer to queries, the War Department stated that in view of the decision to divide the China-Burma-India theatre into two smaller theatres. General Stilwell has been recalled to Washington.

"He will be given a new and important, but at present, undisclosed assignment." Amid the complete official silence, there was immediate speculation that StilwelTs ultimate job will be (See STILWELI-Page 4) Mercury Dips Beloiv Freezing Fuels and Furs Called For as Cold Snap Is Felt Fuel dealers aad fur storage establishments were swamped with calls today, as Wilmingtonians shivered in the first really cold weather of the season. The mercury hit Just below the freezing mark last night, with a low of 31 degrees recorded at Porter Reservoir, and even colder is the forecast for tonight. The weatherman at the New Castle Army Air Base said today that high winds can be expected with the Increasing cold, but that the days will be clear and bright. Many persons waited in line for several hours at large fur storage establishments last night and today to get their coats put away in the spring. Persons bound for football games were bundled in furs, scarfs and gloves, and many carried blankets.

Fuel dealers reported hundreds of requests. The thermometer at Porter Reservoir recorded S3 degrees at 9 o'clock today, rising to 46 at 2 o'clock. Tonight the mercury can be expected to drop to 27 or 23 degrees. Bulgaria Accepts Armistice Terms LONDON. Oct.

28 (UR). Bulgaria has accepted the Allied armistice terms, radio Moscow announced today. The broadcast recorded by the Soviet monitor said the Bulgarian government had accepted the armistice conditions proposed to Bulgaria by Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States. It added that the terms would be published later. para troop outfit that had already made a name for itself in several other outstanding American campaigns.

His most recent letters home ex pressed his delight with having become part of this unit. He is the grand nephew of Miss (See CASUALTIES Page 4) Townsend Predicts Republican Victory Former Senator John G. Town-send, of SelbyviUe, chairman of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, while visiting in Wilmington today expressed himself as optimistic for the chances of a Republican national victory in the election on Nov. 7. Senator Townsend predicted that if the tremendous trend toward the Republican party continues from now until election day the party will elect all its incumbent Senators and a sufficient number to control organization of the United States Senate in January.

He was most confident that the Republicans would elect Senators in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, New York, New Jersey, Missouri, Washington and Utah. Mr. Townsend also said the Republicans have excellent chances of electing senators in California, Kentucky and Maryland and also in one other state he did not care to designate. Letter at Bainbridge Reunites Brothers BATNBRIDGE, Oct. 28 (JP).

The Navy recruit, standing in a Bainbridge naval training center canteen Line, spotted a familiar name on a letter protruding from a companion's jacket pocket. "Say, do you know Mrs. Hadwin," he asked. "Do I know her? She's my mother," was the "Well, she's mine, too." said the recruit. The boys, Jesse and Walt Hadwin of Furman.

N. hadn't met for many years. Swedes Return Pro-Nazi Refugees to Finland STOCKHOLM, Oct. 28 (INS). Sweden set a precedent today for the handling of Nazi sympathizers of any -nation seeking refuge on neutral territory.

The Swedish Committee on Foreign Residents handed down an important decision of principle by ad vising the Stockholm government to send back to Finland two well-known Finnish Nazis who had sought haven in Sweden. Stricken Infant Sent To N. Y. by War Workers NEW YORK. Oct.

28 (INS). Tiny Buda Lys Mero, 18-month -old daughter of California war worker, was fighting for her life in New York Memorial today where she was rushed by plane financed by her father's fellow workers in San Diego, Ca'tf. The infant faced at best a lifetime of darkness and at worst possible death from a cancer affecting blood vessels about her eye. Doctors said that only a delicate operation by the nation's most skilled specialists could save the child. Bacon Won't Call Assembly To Extend Hours for Voting Gov.

Walter W. Bacon, in a public answer to six letters requesting him to call a special session of the Legislature to lengthen the voting hours on election day. has decided against the proposal and explained that the number of voters who will go to the polls will be approximately the same as in 1940. In order to help alleviate any possible congestion at the polls, the Governor has personally requested that all voting places throughout the state be opened promptly at 7 a. m.

The state election laws call for the polls opening between 7 and 7:30 a. and closing at 6 p. m. Governor Bacon in his decision stated: Decision Of -Governor "In 1940 the polling places outside the City of Wilmington were opened between the hours of eight and nine o'clock in the morning. At In Today's Paper! Page WAR NEWS 4 AraowmfnU a Anawrra la Qurationa CUaained Chowo Newt Comics Cnfbertaoa on Contract Death Notice Editorials Financial Obit nary IS Radio Real EaUte I Snorts 11 Society Women's Interests and Give NOW to the United War Fund Give Generously.