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PAGE TWO ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1944, Urges City Buy Oil Spreader Would Speed Work. Cut Ex-Legion Chief etc Dettl Vet A i Record CHICAGO. 2S H. Alhenon, na'nnal of the American Savs Alderman Uay? that proponents of hid a road! (rn P.OOSCVC'.' RAF Runs Into Strong Defense Many Night'Fighters Put Up Over Advisability of f0rn nil in maintaining tf measure eirth Mfet.t of the city was! ln until it propped '0 aidermp!) at the mon Sflter. finar.

-p night by! Jn a ra address r-f a O-vj loy would f'-ffi th" annu adopted now in i nat.ona! eran bureau, said oilins or asphalting in? -v, Roosevelt adrv.i? and ah Invad 25 bil's granting benefit r.f a r.rtrTic' f'T work, were passed by io be vetoed by Pi 4 nt alt 'i i done Averting H. Grcf-n of Illinois had helped to fouriijre adoption of the G. I. Bill, LONDON. Oct.

24 forces of night fighter' defense of prize up over Essen la.n night 10 challenge fleet Of 1000 RAF heavy bombers which at larked the great armament and railway center in the heart of the Ruhr i The whirh lew- through the first heavy snowstorm of the season over the western front, also encountered the fiercest ground barrage they have net on their last seven trips to the Ruhr. While the heavies were unloading their bombs at Essen a small 1 pay for said the Illinois veteran's foree of sn ot on was one of "the foremost (acr(jss norlhern rmany and could programs in 8 former Legion lmro duced by nation, commander Gov. Green, re the equipment. In order tr.nt the IWr-won ror for rp electipn iwork, Dooky HP wou.d of er: another mdio address Rj ha in 'its council Lyons, Republican nominee 'nr-sday nUht railing for committee, Senate, asserted that study and an early report. hf jke political oppon- For years it has been thej Scott W.

Lucas (D-IH), prar-'ice of the city to let a fan- Bn er a few questions "contract annually the furnishing cern ing his assertions that only and spreading of oil or asphalt, i In( fourth term candidate and the Incidental grndins and drainage i Deal master minds foresaw work in preparation for oil is donej tne war or prepared the country bv the streets department. Somej or aeo. the city bought an au-j Lyons asked "what President grader to facilitate thej 'warned' this country of dangers lacked Berlin. 7th Division Continued From Page Yanks without the support of their tanks. The coastal road south from Tac- loban to Palo was entirely in American hands.

Palo and Dulag anchored the westbound arms of a potential I I HV fc I shaping of streets for oil, and since has added other equipment, including roller. Chairman Beiser of the police); committee to which was referred aj recommendation that the police radio system be completely replaced by an FM system, reported Inform during those years (1938-41) in whispers so smothered that it took diligent research to ferret out what now are said to have been 1941, on Feb. 15, ten months before foreslght and now committee has been aliy that his unable to find a means of financing purchase. Although replacement appears needed and desirable, he said, the police fund this year cannot meet the added expenditure of approximately $3000. He left the matter open for financing suggestions should other aldermen have any ideas to suggest.

In an informal communication to Alderman Morrison by Yardmaster J. L. Peters, the Alton Railroad broached the matter of securing a permit for the installation on the Joint levee track, opposite the old union depot, of a track scale on which cars routed in and out of the levee could be weighed. The council no longer having a standing committee on railroads, Morrison suggested reference of the matter to the city engineering department for a report. City Engineer Abraham, who was present, said his department would be unwilling to recommend any Installation that would tend to Increase the periods of time cars would be left standing on the riverfront tracks In the vicinity of Riverside Park.

Inclusion of the west side of Piasa south of Broadway In the metered parking area was proposed by Alderman Winkler, who asked an ordinance amendment to that end be ready for presentation at the aldermanic meeting Wednes- are claiming, did you write the letter a constituted, and I quote: not going into this war 1 NETHERLANDS Inundated in part Areas ordered ated by Germany OPA Finishes Price Survey Most Restaurants Obey Rules, Bivens Says Agriculture Dept To Make Postal Card Poll of Pigs Bv FRANCIS J. KELLY Oct. 24 A survey of restaurants and other eating 'establishments in the Alton area has revealed a high degree of compliance with OPA price and posting regulations, Al Bivens, chairman of Alton War Price and Rationing Board, said today. The study, conducted by volunteer price assistants, included 118 of the 263 establishments registered with the local board. The Investigation, like those conducted by the OPA in other fields was primarily educational in nature, Bivens said.

Results of the survey, along with information In the price panel's WASHINGTON. post-card poll of the nations pig pens is about to get under way. Statistics of the sty will be gathered next month by the Agriculture Department with the help of rural mail carriers. From the returns, the department's experts expect to be able to make an Intelligent guess of next year's pork prospects. In no sense a census, the semiannual spot check will be made among about 15 farmers along each rural route in the United States.

The principal question is how many sows are expected to assume the "burdens of maternity in the next six months. The department already knows the average number of pigs which may be expect- FDR to Make Chicago Speech Dewey Foreign 0 cy Talk at 9:30 Tonight By J. W. DAMS President Roosevelt has decided to carry his campaign for a fourth term to Chicago as the political air continued turbulent, over the sue of foreign policy. White House Press Secretary Stephen Early told reporters to.

day Mr. Roosevelt would delived a major address in the Windy City sometime after his Friday an- pearance In Philadelphia's Shibe Park. Early said he did not have the date, but Mayor Kelly Chicago last week announced a Democratic rally in sprawling Soldier Field there Saturday night. There was no Immediate definite word on any other presidential speeches. Most campaign observers be- Nr.vsfeafures FLOODING OF HOLLAND files produced the following sta- ed in a litter, and can make a tistics: Eight eating places have close estimate of the number filed their base-period prices with pig raisers in the nation.

The rest the board but have not reported is just a question of multiplica- their current ceiling prices; 197 tion. I lleve that Chicago will be the most have filed both lists; 150 are in The department doesn stop weste rn point for the President's conformity both on their base list with pigs when it's taking stock campa jg i ng They have been spec- and their posters; 23 failed to dis- of the farms. The post-cards re- ulat i ng that Mr. Roosevelt will play ceiling price posters of any quest a cow count, a chicken ma te an other appearance in New failed to use the official check, a horse audit, sheep stalls- ork City where he delivered a OPA poster, as required; 26 were tics and a mule enumeration. Only ma or foreign policy address last not in compliance with the legi- in the case of sows, however, is Satur day.

Also on the speculative bility requirement; 12 listed an the question of impending moth- is a Detroit appearance, but inadequate number of Items; eight erhood raised. posted prices different from those filed with violation ponese one 5e Division 'elements- the Netherlands into northern Germany, the Nazis have opened the the torturers at a 140-! dikes and flooded miles of the Dutch lowianas. This map shows areas square mile area bounded on the I inundated completely and partially as as those sections from east by the coast and on the west I civilians have been evacuated prior to possible flooding. Neth- Burauen to a say at in the Zecland area and en the islands off the reported' Scheldt estuary salt water has ruined farm production for at least are 'S Hertogenbosch Continued From Page 1. day.

Winkler gave notice he will offer a resolution Wednesday to have plans drawn for an Installation of synchronixed electric stop signs for traffic control throughout the length of Broadway. Such equipment should be available in another eight months, he said, and the city should take steps to ready Itself for such an nistallatlon for parking meter earnings. lands, where enemy guns also for bid Allied use of the water lane to Antwerp. Report Mete Pounded The section around Aachen was not active, but to the south German big guns, apparently railway weapons, hurled from 16 to 20 700- pound shells Into the Third army area. The German radio reported Allied guns were pounding the fortress of Metz with a heavy barrage.

Street fighting for possession of Malzieres Lea Metz to the north continued, with the Americans now holding about three-fourths of the town. The enemy hurled several counterattacks, with armored support against the Allied lines near Lune- ville, farther south, but headquarters reported all were repulsed. The Allied communique said gains were made In the Vosges mountains against "stiff resist anco." While one obvious objective the British and Canadians is th road Santa Fe. Marked progress was today in a communique on the Dulag south arm toward Burauen. After menacing Nipponese positions in the Catmon hills area were bypassed, Sherman tanks pusher seven miles Into the outskirts of San That is about three miles from Burauen.

The advance was over muddy road. It was a different story at PalcJT All Monday night, the Japanese counterattacked fiercely and it was not until this morning that it was broken bloodily. Then the Americans resumed a slow push west of the liberated town of Palo which Is six miles from the unction of Santa Fe. The advance was contested along the main There are signs that the Japa- ese have sensed the growing anger at the southern end and Iready are pulling out to the orthwest. The opposition supplied before San Pablo was by rear Other enemy rear guards at the extreme north end of the.

Leyte ronl retreated before First Cavalry troops which last night pushed hree miles northwest of Tacloban, he new provisional capital of the Sergio Osmena Philippines govern- tn OUHIU a viuiauun regulations; 12 displayed lift 7 i different Uems than VjUUCl 61. UX, of the posters listing different items than those filed with the a violation. Bivens explained that all eating places are required to file with the board a "base price" list, giving Gus (Cutter) Heraty, 61, of 731 I heir prices as of April 4 to 10, Spring, native of Greene Couri- Dies Unexpectedly ten years. Hollywood Split Continued From Pago 1. clearance of the Germans from th vicinity of the Belgian port Antwerp, German military com mentators Imputed a broade strategic aim to the assault 'S Hertogenbosch.

They said tha Lt. Gen. Sir Miles C. Dempsey men were attempting to cut German forces south of the Maa (Meuse) and Waal Rhine rivers and to gain elbow room for a general drive into central Holland. Theme of War Captives: Don't Worry, Folks ment.

Islands Cleared Ball, Robert Benchley', Jane Wyman and Walter Huston. When Dewey and Bricker spoke the rallies were typical DcMllle productions, with Ginger Rogers doing the honored introductions Leo Currillo led the Dowry parade astride his big white liorse on a saddle studded with electric lights, while lending active suppor to both Republican meetings were Edward Arnold, DeMille, Victo Moore, Barbara Stanwyck, Adol yihe Menjou, Joan Blondell, Wai Disney, MacMurray. Gen 'Homey. Charles Coburn and Har old Lloyd. Producer David Selznkk an DeMille were delegates to th Republican national conventloi Producer William Perlberg wu delegate to the Democratic na tional meeting and Gloria Stuoi was an alternative.

Evelyn Keyes and Edward Robinson bolti made a 'spcakin tour with Truman through tl Pacific northwest. Barrymore has boon most activ In making campaign recordings for the Republican party, while much of the party's speechnutking here has been made by Mary Pickford, Walter Pldgeon. Ginger Rogers, and Eddie Bracken. Men- jou is finance chairman for the Dewey-Bricker campaign here. ffiing Crosby is another who is aboard the Dewey bandwagon, his brother, Everett, says, but is not taking an active part In the campaign.

Japs Warned on Too Little or Too Much War Talk SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, The Japanese have been officially old that they should maintain neat tight-rope balance In their onvcrsatlon about the war. "Excessive Indulgence" In war nlk and the discussion of "false are dangerous practices, said Takahiko Okada, speaker ol lower house In the Japanese diet, during a Tokyo war rally ad- dross. "On the other hand," he salt In the broadcast which was henn by the Federal Communications Commission, "should the thoughts of man or public opinion be suppressed too strenuously.lt may be cause for an explosion." Oknda cited nn old saying that "If one does not talk, he feels as though his stomach is filled and mny some day burst open." Such an "explosion" or bursting-open might "start a movement that might eventually become a disaster to the nation," Okada said. Two U.S.

Subs Listed as Lost 11 Army Fliers Die "When Bomber Crashes atfllEVEPORT, Oct. 24, army flyers were killed about 4:06 a. today when a 4- engfawd bomber crashed and burned after tahlng off from BarJts- where Jt had stopped to tombec, according to pub- Ho ptflcors BarlcsdaJe ffWd, was from Harvard, Neb. local field ww without IH to the destination of the WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, The navy'j, roster of submarine losses today stood nt, 32, the latest beiiiB the i).

S. S. Herring and the U. S. S.

Golet, reported as presumably lost In the Pacific, Currying crows of 65 men each, the Herring and the Golet were comparatively new craft. The skippers of both vessels wore the Silver Star for gallant action against Japanese shipping. They were Lieut. Comdr. David Zubdnski, of Los Angeles, of the Herring and Lieut.

Comdr. James S. Clark of Palo Alto, Cal. Gen. Douglas MacArthur's com- munique listed not only the liberation of 11 towns on the island of Leyte but also the complete occupation of the three small islands of Suluan, Dinagat and Homonhon guarding the entrances to Leyte Gulf.

Patrons had been put ashore on those islands one week ago today, preparatory to last Friday's big landings on Leyte. In contrast with the round-the- clock massive air cover of American carrier-based planes, the Japanese managed only small night attacks but the communique today said these were Ineffectual ant that anti-aircraft guns of warships shot down a divebomber. Front line dispatches told of Filipino woman and children, who ook to the hills when battlewflg- ons of the 600-shlp convoy opened up the pro-Invasion shelling, com- ng down into liberated communities where they were issued food and clothing. (Tokyo radio's version of the situation, for American consumption, as recorded last night In the U. S.

by the Federal Communications Commission, was that the Yanks of Leyle have only a "toehold." The announcer boasted that the Americans "would be crushed like nn egg shell once the' Japanese forces launched full-scale counteroffensive operations." In the same breath, however, he said MacArthur was landing reinforcements.) (At Pearl Harbor, Admiral Chester W. Nlmltz Issued a communi- que late Monday which made no mention of carrier plane actions in the Philippines but told of a 49-ton Liberator raid last Friday on Iwo In the Volcano Islands, 750 miles south of Tokyo, during which five of eight enemy Interceptors were shot down or damaged against the loss of one four-englned raider.) Augmenting MacArthur's com- munique today that ground forces on Leyte "are steadily progressing along the entire front," front dispatches said the task hasn't been as easy as communiques might indicate. They added, however, that the work of supply was going well and drew a parallel between Tac- loban, captured on the second day of the Invasion, and Cherbourg on the Normandy front in Europe, as a port. WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 UP) "Dear Mom and Pop, don't worry!" write nine out of ten of the 65,000 or more American prisoners of war In their letters from enemy prison camps.

Army officials today revealed this typical plea to the folks back home during the first press tour of the prisoner of war Information buseau at the U. S. War Department. This is the "only official source of information in the United States concerning Americans who are in prison camps of our enemies," they said. Americans held by enemies also include approximately 10,000 civilian internees, about 75 percent held by the Japanese, in addition to the military men and civilians who worked with U.

services who are counted as war 500 women civilians are held in German camps, but no nurses or WACS. Quickest way to get word of a prisoner of war is to write the prisoner of war information bureau, provost marshal general's office, War Department, Washington, D. C. This bureau has copies of all information coming into this country about war prisoners. Even information written by prisoners to relatives or friends is included In the files.

The public can expect more infantrymen reported as war prisoners soon, but so far the majority have been airmen, the bureau offi- Wounded Youth Has 'Good Night' Grafton Boy Describes Shooting Incident Kenneth Franz, 14, Grafton youth, who suffered a gunshot wound the back Sunday while target shooting near Pere Mnr- quette Park, was reported as having had a "good night" Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital where he is a patient He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Franz of north of Grafton. it has not been mentioned by the White House.

Roosevelt supporters, with Senator Ball (R-Minn) in their ranks, plugged the foreign policy Issue hard today, while Governor Dewey set out to expound on the same hot dispute tonight In Ball's home state. Dewey 'To Fill In Gaps' The Republican presidential 1943, and to display an official ty and a res ident of Alton for tha nom i neei wn will speak from Min- poster listing 40 food items pre- past 2 rj years, died suddenly at neapo at 9:30 p. m. CWT (NBC scribed by the OPA. Prices for the a.

m. today in St. Joseph's and Blue netw0 rks) said In ad- 40 items must conform with those Hospital. vance that he will "fill in he charged during the base period. He had suffered for several gaps President Roosevelt's New The chairman also announced years from a cardiac condition, York address on America's part in that a survey of dealer compliance but had continued at work at tne peace time world with MPR 506, governing staple Spring Street Tavern until two work gloves, will be launched soon.

wPeeksg ago He had been ill for a Awaiting Dewey in Mlnneapplu The significance of this Inveatlga- Leek at his before entering a Sena or Hartion lies in the fact that it will be th hospital last Thursday. ry Truman, Democratic vice presi- the first study of compliance with I His death occurred this morning dential candidate. Truman said in rules governing apparel, except for wn he was undergoing X-ray a statement there last night that the oroeram involving women's examination at the hosoital and if Dewey sincerely favors "a and children's outer garments. The was unexpected to members of his strong foreign policy," he will ask i 1 I 4 Vm Aftfftot ''nt airrVif Inn investigation is expected to be the family. for the defeat "of the eight iso- first of many in the field of wearing apparel.

Quarantine prison camps where cial said, German Americans often are reported to be include Dulag Luft where all airmen go first; Obenvessel on the band of the Rhine where the enemy pumps them for Information; Stalag Luft about 100 miles southeast of Berlin and Stalag JERSEYVILLE Philip Williams, 13, of Grafton, was being held in the county jail Monday afternoon, awaiting the outcome of gunshot wounds suffered by Kenneth Franz, 13, of the Williams Hollow vicinity, Sunday afternoon. Young Franz is in St. Joseph's Hospital. Alton. Williams told Jersey county officers he had fired at Franz to frighten him.

"Franz and I have been friends for a long stated. "We started out early Sunday morning for a tramp throught the country above Marquette Park. We went to Rosedale. Then we went to the Wieneke orchard and returned home about 2:30. Kenneth lives in the Williams Hollow about two miles from our home.

He got on his bicycle about 4 o'clock and started for "home. When he was about a quarter mile down the road, I pointed my rifle in his direction and fired. I intended only to frighten him. "After shot he kept on ridihg for a while and then fell to the ground. I ran down the road to him and pulled shirt when he said, 'You hit There was a hole in his back, about the middle of it, where the bullet had Kone in.

A car came up with a couple of men in it. They loaded Continued From Page 1. Luft III. with a view of the bay across from Sweden, the camp where all airmail is censored. All German camps have been inspected but the Red Cross has visited only those Japanese prison camps in Japan, Formosa, Shanghai and Manchuria.

The Japanese have claimed that military security prevents inspection of camps in the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, Burma and Indo-China. Labor Force Off Million in Month Kenneth into it and took him to his home. "I went back home, but did not tell my folks what had happened to the hospital this afternoon was the Eichorn child. Last night Dr. Uiszczek met physicians and school health authorities of- Greene and Jersey counties at Jerseyville, explaining to them in detail the latest findings with regard to poliamyelHis, and allaying fears which earlier had caused Jerseyville authorities to close the schools.

Nearly all persons, he pointed out, have "polio" in some form at some time during their lives, principally without recognizing it. He commented that a strange feature of the Jerseyville outbreak in its more'serious form was the predominance of adult cases. This condition he attributed.to the late season and the general over-fatigue of the persons stricken. In Grafton yesterday Dr, Piszczek diagnosed a suspected case as infantile paralysis, but advised against closing of schools, and a community-wide quarantine. Instead, the schools will remain open, providing daily inspection of pupils.

Those with preliminary symptoms of poliomyelitis such as sore throat will be excluded, being re-admitted only on physicians' orders. Close checkups will be made on other absentees to determine whether illness has been the cause of missing school. Doctors' certificates will be necessary for their re-admission, too, Supt. P. P.

Dow- He was born on a farm six miles latlonlsts who were nominated by southeast of Carollton, a son of the Republicans" for the Senate, the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Her- Publisher Robert R. McCormick, aty. Before coming to Alton he whose Chicago Tribune was listed had affiliated with the Elk's lodge by President Roosevelt as part of in Jerseyville and continued his "the isolationist press," comment- membership there up to the pres- ed that "the word isolationist is ent time.

He also was a member of the word that a man controlled by Alton Bartenders union. foreign influences uses for pa- Among survivors are his widow, triot." Mrs. Lottie Baum Heraty, to whom Senator Ball, bolting his party's he was married June 28, 1928. He nominee to support Mr. Roosevelt also leaves four brothers, William, on foreign policy grounds, is to Leo -and Timothy Heraty, all -of make a radio speech expanding Ms Alton, and John of Carrollton.

Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete. Russ Capture Continued From Page 1. 1 disconnected our telephone, for I did not want anyone to call up and tell my parents I feared would be whipped. I ate my sup per, took a bath and went to bee about 8 o'clock. I went to and was asleep when the state po lice called And brought me to Jer- seyvllle." Williams stated that he and Franz had a quarrel Sunday morning over the best method of repairing a feed line of the former's scooter.

The disagrement was soon forgotten, Williams said. A comet increases In brilliancy. Poisonous snakes can be milked of their venom for use In manufacturing antitoxin. Churchill to Report Briefly on Conference LONDON, Oct. 24, Minister Churchill told the House of Commons today that he would make a "shortish statement" Friday concerning his meetings with Premier Stalin In Moscow last week.

He was cheered as he took his seat on the government bench for the first time since returning fron the Soviet capital. Less than 10 percent of men selected for the U. Army Al Forces' training schools fall to complete their courses. WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, (W nation's labor force decreased ,000,000 In September, War Man- Paul McNutt reported to- lay.

He described this as a "serl- development" in view of in- reared production requirements certain Industries. McNutt said the loss of man- represents students and eacliers who quit vacation jobs md women workers who left HIP abor force to become housewives. The employed civilian labor 'orce In September was estimated at 52,250,000, a drop of 1,000,000 August. McNutt said four of the "must" industries urgently need workers. They are heavy artillery and heiivy artillery ammunition, radar, tanks and foundries.

No Bids Received For Old Pumper ney announced today. Earlier yesterday city and school authorities at Grafton had planned an evening conference on the "poliou- threat, but in view of the advice from Dr. Piszczek find state health authorities, it was decided the meeting would not be needed. This evening Dr. Piszczek will address the Jerseyville Lions Club, then come to Alton for a talk before the Medical Society, meeting at the home of Dr.

Maybelle Williams. Yanks 4 Mi. From Po Valley Junction Mrs. Grace Lacout No bids have been received by the fire department committee of City Council which recently advertised its desire to receive offers for the city's 22-year-old Packard fire pumper, now out of service. Proposals by prospective purchasers were to have been filed with the city clerk up to 5 p.

m. Monday, but none was submitted. City Council at its last meeting approved a call for offers on tho pumper after Chairman Morrison of the fire deportment reported some informal wu by possible purchasers. One of the I another "force'advancing "oni d'om- By LYNN HEINZERLINO ROME, Oct. 24, troops of the Fifth army battling down the northern slopes of the Apennines approached today within four miles of Castel San iPetro, large Po valley junction town on the Rimini highway 13 miles southeast of Bologna.

Supreme headquarters announced this American column had captured the village of Frassineto, southwest of Castel San Pietro, after a heavy battle. Rough terrain still lay ahead. Thick minefields, demolitions and barbed wire entanglements held up appeared the immediate strategi- cal prize. By official account, Cherniak- hovsky's forces have made their deepest penetration of German territory at Goldap, south of the Kaunas-Konigsberg line. At captured Walterkehnen, 12 miles north of Goldap, they were only seven miles from Gumbinnen.

Berlin Reports (A German broadcast last night said the Russians now had reached the Angerapp river, 17 miles west of fallen Goldap, for a total penetration of 35 miles inside East Prussia. (Berlin declared further that on the north Bagramian's forces, already within shelling range of Tilsit, had attempted to cross the Niemen and capture that fortress city on the south bank of the stream). In a battle for the fozen wastes of Norway's Northcap, Gen. K. A.

Meretskov's Alpine troops deployed for miles along the Norwegian frontier after cleaning up the nickel mine area around Petsamo. It was announced officially they had cut the highway to Kirkenes, big German naval 'base in Norway. (A Berlin announcement indicated they already had crossed into Norway.) The Russians also announced gains in Hungary and Yugoslavia. Front dispatch said elements of Hitler's new home guard, mobilized last week among civilian men from 16 to 60, had been killed or captured in the big breakthrough in East Prussia. End of Monsanto Strike Ordered Of Wood River Dies! WOOD RIVER -Mrs.

Grace l.a- cout, wife of Alex Lacout, of 108 St. Louts road, died this afternoon in Alton Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for the pust two years and during that time had been a patient in St. Louis and Alton hospitals. The body is at Streeper funeral home pending funeral arrangements.

It developed, had been from Milton Heights volunUi-r il parlment, but a few days ago that department made known it al- ready had secured a pump elsewhere. Opportunity for a sale of the pumper was seen because of a demand for pumps during the war period. The fire department committee has reported that while the truck is out of commission the pump unit is in good shape. The President's flag consists of the President's seal in bronze, upon a blue background, with a white star In each corner. WASHINGTON, Oct.

24, Officers and members of the Federal Labor Union, AFL, were directed today by the War Labor Board to end a five-day strike of 1500 workers at the Monsanto Chemical Montanto, 111. The board said the workers had been idle since Oct. 19 in a dispute over the disqualifying and downgrading of an employe. The board reminded the strikers that It would take no action on the merits of their dispute while the strike continues. reasons Thursday night.

The fact that it is to be sponsored by a Republicans for Roosevelt Committee headed by Hartley Crum, California manager for Wendell L. Willkie in 1940, inspired Democrats to look around for more possible recruits from the ranks of Stassen-Willkie Republicans. Ball backed Stassen for the nomination Dewey won. Charges Data Withheld To the Republican assertions that the administration is trying to cover up Pearl Harbor facts until after the election was added today a statement by Rep. Engel (R-Mich) at Washington that President Roosevelt "deliberately withheld" from Congress information on German air power in 1937, Engel said that "while President Roosevelt had insistent warnings of grave potentialities of German war strength" he held down requests for military appropriation! "and now blames Congress." The argument that one wars start they "do not wait for a new commander-in-chief to learn something of his duties" was advanced, by Postmaster General Walker.

He' a Cleveland party rally that Mr. Roosevelt knows the way to victory and a lasting peace. But from Governor John W. Bricker of Ohio, No. 2 man on the Republican ticket, came assertions' that the President follows a "consistent pattern of contradictions." It.

will be a relief for the people, Bricker said at Denver, "to listen to a man who does not talk in terms of expediency." Gov. John W. Bricker today pictured the white collar worker and the farmer as "the neglected men" of America, and said that for the sake of the nation's economic and social stability something must be i done for them. "They have been outraged by government extravagance, dictation, and the double-talk of New Dealers," the Republican nominee for vice president asserted In prepared speech released by hii staff. They accept all this as a pan of the war they expect government to have some plans for them when the war England Hit Again LONDON, Oct.

24. inating Monte Belmonte. A com- munique said the most bitter fight- Ing centered around that feature. On the southeast other Fifth army troops drove for two and one- half miles along the highway to Imola, another junction point on the Rimini-Bologna road, and captured the village of Fontanelica It lies seven miles southwest of Imola. Indian troops captured Monte ulnB 8 nour lun th Cavallo, of the Savio river "Recessive nights of attack, and south of Cesna on the Eighth army front, and on the Adriatic coast other Eighth army forces advanced one-half mile beyond captured Cervla.

The Germans struck twice at Britain night with their flying bombs, a 48 hour lull that followed The double assault, which appeared more Intense than any recent raids, was met by terrific antiaircraft fire, but a number of the robots penetrated the barrage over. They do not want to be ne- glected forever." A-A Gun Plant Is Now Making Rocket Tubes AKRON, Oct. 24 (M -The Firestone Tire Rubber Co. disclosed today that its gun plant has been reconverted the manufacture of rocket launcn ers which are being used aga'" 81 enemy ground forces. John W.

Thomas, chairman an chief executive, reported launchers are being manufacture "by the thousands." Until spring the plant produced mobile Bofors 40-millimeter nu aircraft guns. The rocket launching made from magnesium or plastic hardened paper, are feet long and Inches eter, and are discharged ly in clusters from the aircraft,.