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T382. No. 12059 i i AIRPLANE DELIVERY PRICE Hawaiian Star. Volume No. 16140 AAkK OX OUTSIDE ISLANDS ON OAHU i i i I LATE At Least 3 Civilians Fire Victims After Army Ship Crashes MAtlanti Wall' Big Bluff 000 ox oo oo Identity of the civilian victims in today's air crash had not been determined up to 1:30 this afternoon.

Names of the army men who were killed can not be revealed by authorities until after next of kin have been notified. SUPREME ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, June 8. (JP) The interallied supreme command in an appeal broadcast by Brazzaville radio tonight asked the Norwegians, Danes, Belgiums, Dutch and Frenchmen to cease fishing off their respective coasts from June 8 to 15 lest they hamped Allied operations." Bv WES GALLAGHER SHAEF, June 8. UP) Allied invasion troops, over the first hurdle of winning footholds in France French Welmme Allies At least three civilians and the 10 crew members two AiSies Showered With Flowers Writer Finds It Doesn't Exist army medium bombers were killed, and an undetermined and buttressed by reinforcements, threw back repeated Nazi armored counterthrusts today, fought inland number of civilians were in jured at 10:30 this morning after two army medium By RICHARD McMILLAN Representing the Combined Allied Press, Distributed bv International News Service WITH THE ALLIED INVADING FORCES IN FRANCE, June 8. Our bombers collided in mid air.

By E. J. GILLLING Representing the Allied Press nd Distributed by International News Service WITH THE ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE AT BAYEUX, 7 fDelaverf). There is no One of the bombers crashed near tne intersection oi jjii- tanks are rapidly widening a great lineham "Blvd. and Mokauea doubt that the neoole of this part of bulge inside the Atlantic wall.

destroying at least four homes and beyond Bayeux and menaced bomb-blasted Caen. German broadcasts indicated a developing Allied pincers drive to the west to chop off the tip of the Normandy peninsula and its prize port of Cherbourg and placed the Allied wings below Cherbourg only 20 miles apart. American, Canadian and British troops repelled all the German counterblows forerunners of heavier smashes yet to fome and were "getting along" all along the battlefront, a dispatch from 21st army group headquarters said. of Franro am tiaH tn thp Allips if i I have just completed a tour damaging several otners Dy lire. the front line, covering 30 miles.

8 The other bomber reportedly made a crash landing in the mid dle of a group of houses on Kahai St. near the city dump. Observers said that the second bomber, caught fire and that the fire was extinguisnea. Three houses were reported to A Berlin broadcast said the Allies have thrust into Caen, 16 miles southeast of Bayeaux "with tanks, mounted infantry and mobile troops." It said violent fighting raged in the city. It also acknowledged the fall of Bayeux which was described as "reduced to a heap of rubble." one judges by the reception given us when we entered this town.

Patrol units reached the outskirts last night, and by midday infantry and tanks had entered and occupied the town. The enemy left snipers on the road leading to two houses in the southern extremities. a As our jeep drove into the main street people came running out cheering, flocking into the roadway, waving the tricolor and shouting welcomes to us. They flocked to our jeep pelting us with roses and carnations. A tank which came up the street from the other end of town also was showered with flowers, and bottles of wine were handed to the crew.

When we attempted to drive on, people stopped us saying that enemy snipers were in some of the houses. Turn to Page 6, Column 3 We have captured towns, villages, and the whole countryside is be-flagged "en fete" with union jacks, stars and stripes ard the French tricolor. Crowds cheered the British and other Allies, shouting. "Bravo Tommies! We knew you'd We've been waiting. Now well kUl these hated Germans." mum When I entered Bayeux on plus 2 the third day of invasion the inhabitants were crazy with joy.

As we reached the town a squadron of our medium bombers flew low and the crowds pointed upward, waving their hands. One Frenchman said, "That was what frightened the Germans most. They scur ried underground like rabbits whenever your fliers came during ths last few days before the invasion. mum "Your air attacks were terrific. We could read fear in the faces of Turn to Page 6, Column 3 have been set on fire.

Fate of the crew in the second plane was not immediately determined. nam Fire trucks of the services and the city-county responded immediately and were successful in preventing the spread of flames to other homes in the immediate neighborhood. una Army, navy and civilian ambulances were lined up at the scene of the crash, but apparently the casualties were not as great as might have been expected after the Ba1 t.w..., i tr 1 4V is i I I t-rEF rVvT'; 'fry i rt. Ut I A- 1'- Lb 21ST ARMY GROUP HEADQUARTERS, June 8. JP) Fresh Allied landings on French beaches continued today as troops inland beat back repeated counterattacks by German reserves and captured a number of Nazi "beetle" tanks and self-propelled "Hornet" guns.

The abating sea and improved weather conditions aided Allied leaders ferrying ashore steady streams of men, supplies and weapons to bolster the beachheads. German pressure increased as Marshal Rommel, German commander of northern France, tried to smash through to the sea in piecemeal attacks, the forerunners of expected counterattacks on a bigger scale. But the American. Canadian and British troops held back the enemy everywhere. The Americans met heavy fighting for control of a lateral road.

Turn to Page 6, Column i Berlin Says Big Russian i first report of the crash. Police Chief William A. Gabriel-son said that by 11:15 the bodies of three civilians had been recovered from the wrecked houses. Extent of further casualties was not immediately known. a a a One plane apparently crashed Into the front line of houses lining Dillingham just ewa of Mokauea then struck the street pavement.

Force of the crash scattered the plane over a large area of the street and into some of the burning buildings. nan The largest portion of the plane visible was one motor. It was believed that gasoline ex-plpsions caused the plane to be blown to bits. Residents of the district said that they did not think any bombs exploded. a a a One of the houses destroj-ed was that of Police Officer Leo Kaiser at 192? DilIinghanBlvd.

His wife was away shopping, and his small son ran out to safe- ty. All the family's belongings, including numerous valuable tools, burned. FDR In 'Excellent' Physical Condition WASHINGTON, June 8. (U.P.) President Roosevelt is in "better physical condition than the average man of bis age," his personal physician, Rear Admiral Ross Mclntire, reported today on the basis of a series of physical checkups. Mr.

Roosevelt is 62. Admiral Mclntire described the president's general physical condition as excellent. "I can say that without qualification in all respects," the doctor said. Two Army Air Transport Officers Dismissed WEST PALM BEACH, June 8. UP) The Caribbean wing of the army air transport command announced today dismissal from service of two, officers whose courtmartial sentences have been confirmed by President Roosevelt.

The official r.inooncement said that Capt. Edward P. Patka, formerly of Chicago, was convicted of "wrongfully, knowingly and wilfully disposing of government property and making false official certification therewith." He was attached to the 36th St. airport at Miami. The announcement added that Lt.

Bill M. Sellars, formerly' of Boulder. "was found guilty of embezzlement of funds entrusted to him for the purchase of war savings bonds, as well as army emergency relief funds." Push Launched NEW YORK, June 8. (U.R NBC today reported that radio Moscow in a 12 o'clock noon EWT broadcast failed to confirm any reports of a major offensive starting on the eastern front. The Russians reported only minor action in the Jassy area.

LONDON, June 8. UP) DNB in a Biak Airfield Mow Securely Berlin broadcast today announced that the- Russians had launched an CCMFLLTELY DEMOLISHED, the wreckage of an army medium bomber which crashed on Dillingham Bird, this morning with the loss of at least lives, three of them civilians, is shewn just below the arrow in the top photo. On the extreme left can be seen the charred skeleton of one of the six -buildings set on fire. Behind the smoke cloud in center is the wreckage of a two story building with firemen still fighting the blaxe. The bottom photo shows the crowd of army and navy MP and SP officers who assisted in keeping curious crowds away from the scene of the accident.

In center, the scattered fragments of the plane still smoulder. Star-Bulletin photos by Amos Chun. offensive on a broad front in the sector north of Iasi, Rumania. U. S.

Hands A broadcast of a Rumanian com Planes Collide, 7 Crashes In Kalihi-kai Area munique said "heavy fighting is in progress." There was no confirma ADVANCED ALLIED HEAD tion immediately from Moscow, but Children A QUARTERS, NEW GUINEA, June 8. (V-Mokmer airfield, wrested from the Japanese on Biak island, is in American hands today, a prized base from which to launch air assaults against the Philippines. worn Two army planes collided in midair and one crashed in the Kalihi-kai section of Honolulu shortly after 10:30 this morning. The other was able to make a landing. While no details were available it was understood the crash had set several houses afire.

Honolulu police and firemen were rushed to the scene. Traffic on Dillingham Blvd. Mas completely blocked and police are rerouting all vehicles around the scene of the accident Deputy Coroner Moses Branco was sent to the scene after it was reported three persons were dead. a A Yank column battling its way a new offensive on the Russian front has been expected to put new pressure on Germany's east while American and British forces are attacking in France and Italy. nun Last night's Moscow communique said German attacks north of Iasi have "diminished considerably," indicating the Germans may have been stopped in a push which they announced earlier.

Mb Crash Beh ts Starts westward down inland ridges from the invasion village of Bosnek TOM Y'S AMERICAN Senators Trip Athletics In 11th stormed Japanese positions from be hind and took the field. tt Then the force continued west me rails Marines Play a Part In the Invasion SHAEF, Jane 8. (P) Marines played a unique role in the invasion. Picked leatherneck sharpshooters rode high in the masts of the biff ships of the bombardment force and picked off floating mines with their rifles. toward Biak's two other landing strips, Borokoe, an inland drome two miles away and Sorido, a lit Swift A coastal field three and a half miles By MARION NARVIS Two hours after the army plane crish occurred, a bulldozer was clearing away the charred wreckage from Dillingham Blvd.

while police held the crowds back. Telephone linemen were busy at work on telephone poles, restoring the communications while other men pulled away burned wires. Scattered parts of the plane were still visible in what used to be living distant. Another American column strik By EDWARD KENNEDY PHILADELPHIA. June 8.

fieorjje Myatt tripled with two on In the 11th inning to score two runs for the Washington Senators, help SHAEF Says Major Battle In France Is Joined NEW YORK. June 8. (U.R Merill Mueller in a broadcast for the combined American networks from London today said supreme Allied headquarters had advised reporters that "the major battle in France is joined." and disclosed upwards of enemy units are represented among prisoners captured ROME. June 8. JF)- In a lightning A Moscow communique gave no clear picture of the status of the Iasi battle.

Indicating the scope of the battle i1" that sector, the Russians announced in a communique that Field Marshal Fritz Erich von Mannstein had lost 10,000 in dead alone as well as 315 tanks destroyed in panzer and infantry attacks from May 30 to June 6. Other German losses in that period were proportionately heavy. The Red air force raided Iasi for the second night, gunning and blasting trains and causing much other damage. ing along the coast has been halted five miles east of Mokmef. Southwest Pacific headquarters announced that this Japanese block was widely encircled by the inland column which struck from the drive covering as much as 26 miles ing his team ta defeat Philadelphia in 24 hours, the Allied 5th army to Athletics 7 to 5.

rooms and kitchens. a day captured Civita Castellans, 32 miles north of Rome, after other Washington 7 9 0 Philadelphia 5 11 3 rear to take Mokmer. Rome fell. BOO Eoth the German 10th and 14th armies now must be so slashed up there is no possibility either group can send reinforcements to aid other fighting fronts in Europe. swift armored units had pounded through Civita Vecchia, important Farley Resigns N.

Y. Democrat Post NEW YORK, July 8. OI.R) James A. Farley, political workhorse of the Democratic party for more than a decade, today announced his Turn to Page 6, Column 1 a a "Surprise was thereby attained and the enemy's forces were Leonard. Candint.

t'arrasquel and Ferrell; Black, Hamlin, Berry and Haye. seaport 38 miles northwest of the A pHe'of household- furnishings. Including a refrigerator, basket 'of eggs, children's toys, clothes, dishes and bed springs were piled near a grocery store. Wandering rather bewilderedly between two of the burned houses New York at Boston, twilight routed with light losses to ourselves," the communique declared "Our naval and air forces operated in full and close coopera That was one of the principal aims of the Italian offensive. Gen.J fame.

Cleveland at St. Louis, night were Jose Dias and his wife, who iarK anves norm ana west oi Id Named For ajor Gesiera Rome are being accomplished de tion." I BBS at Chicago, postponed. fame. Detroit rain. spite handicaps caused bv Nazi i demolition squads seeking to im pede the Allied push.

Every bridge over the Tiber for a distance of 37 From Mokmer and other air fields which readily may be constructed on the flat, low-lying southeastern two thirds of Biak island 5th air fdrce fighters could control all western Dutch New Guinea and Italian capital. Only the slightest resistance was being encountered by Lt, Gen. Mark Clark's troops as they pressed after the reeling German 14th army, which an Allied spokesman said had been reduced to "battered remnants." There was yet no indication whre the disorganized enemy mgiht attempt to halt the Allied steamroller. Civita Castellana is a junction of three main highways and two electric railways. Light reconnaissance units entered the town in early miles north of Rome has been de were looking for their two children, who were believed to be alive.

The two children, age 10 and were last seen playing in the street in front of their home. Examing the back of the skeleton of hhf house was Nichcas Aducado, Hawaiian das Products employe, who was at work when the crash occured. He did not know whether anyone had been in the house at the WASHINGTON. June 8. (UR) Brig.

Gen. Archibald V. new commanding general of thej army's 7th infantry division, today; was nominated by President Roose-j velt to be a major general. Gen. Arnold, whose troops have conquered Attu and Kwajalein is- stroyed.

The main highway north to Civita Castcllana is filled with deep strike at Palau.595 miles away. Bombers could range far into the Dutch -East Indies and to the Philippines, only 880 miles NATIONAL Giants Defeat Braves, 6-4 NEW YORK, June 8. Scoring four runs In the seventh inning, the New York Giants defeated the Boston Braves, 6-4, today. Boston 4 7 3 New York 6 12 3 BUS DRIVER, 2 NAVY NURSES On Bougainville island in 1he GIVEN PRAISE division in their two major victor, ies. President Roosevelt also nominated 21 brigadier generals to temporary major generals and 63 colonels to be temporary brigadier generals.

Those who will be major generals are: Robert C. Macon of Camp Precken-ridge, James P. Hodges of Oakley, Benjamin F. Giles of Dallas. Archibald V.

Arnold, Collinsville. William S. Rumboueh of Lvnchburg. Uzal G. Ent of Northumberland.

Lyman I. Men-itzer of Honesdale. Jay W. Mao Kelvie of Anaconda, Frank S. Ross of 1 Paso, Tex.

John W. O'Daniel of Nevark, Walter L. Welvle of Waterbury. WilJiam B. Kean of Birmingham.

William F. Marauat of Seattle, Joseph C. Mehaiffey of Tyron, N. Henry B. Sayler of Huntington, Robert B.

Williams of Albany. time of the crash. Harry Chong. Pearl Harbor navy yard worker, was a resident of a building which had housed four families. He also was at work at the time of the accident.

Civita Vecchia, a city of 36.000 population, has docks of value to the Solomons the Empress Augusta bay beachhead was expanded for the third time within a week. pursuing Allied forces. Tohin and 3Iasl; Voiselle and Manouso. i If- I 4 I 'If Is A third 5th army column drove FACES MURDER TRIAL into Eracciano. important iron WASHINGTON, June 8.

(UR) Col. Richard S. Sanders, 28, of Salt Lake City, who was nominated by President Roosevelt today to be a brigadier general, will become the nation's youngest general "officer. Another officer nominated for brigadier general was Col. Clinton D.

Vincent, 29, of Natchez, Miss. Both Sanders and Vincent are temporary colonels in the air forces. Their permanent rank is only first lieutenant It is believed by neighbors that his wife was at home at the time. PASADENA, CaL, June 8. (JP) Hilario Balcita, 23, a navy cook sta smelting center 19.

miles northwest tioned at San irancisco. was held for trial after a preliminary, hearing today on a charge of murdering his wife, Imogene, 17, last May 10. Mrs. Anna passenger on a naval housing bus, today praised the presence of 'mind, of 'the bus driver and action -of two navy nurses at the scene of the army plane crash. "The bus driver his bus to an abrupt stop within 20 or 25 feet from the crashing plane, Mrs.

Eckenwalder said. "Had he not acted quickly we might all have been killed. the next bus two navy nurses got out and asked me what happened. Then one said, "What are we waitings for we can help. and both went right into the thick of things." Dodgers Grab Both Games From Phillies BROOKLYN, June 8.

(UP) The Brooklyn Dodgers tallied four runs in a wild inning rallv to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-3, in today's opener of a double-header here. Philadelphia 3 9 3 Brooklyn 6 7 1 Barrett. Covington and Finley; Turn to Page 6, Column 6 or Rome. Ceptured in the swift thrust northward was the former headquarters of the Nazi" commander, Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. The "elaborate tunneled underground was situated about three Tniles southeast of Civita Castellapa.

An Allied spokesman declared the "battered remnants of the German 14th army are in a considerable state of HILLMAN TO BE HEARD WASHINGTON, June 8. (JP) The lands in the Marshalls, succeeded Weather Es Calmer In Dover Straits LONDON. June 8. Calmer wfather prevailed in Dover straits today with a very light, but variable southwesterly breeze ruffling the surface of the sea. The barometer remained steady and the temperature hovered just above 50 degrees.

Maj. Gen. Charles H. Corlett as commander of the 7th division in a ceremony at Schofield Barracks Georce L. Van Duzen of Passaic.

N. Archer Lerch of Oakland, Earle E. Partridge cf A-hby, Ralph H. Wooten of Seantobia. an1 Maxwei D.

Taylor of Muskogee, Okla. Colonels who will be brigadier generals are: -George T. Wahl. Alfred August Turn to Page 6, Column 3 senate campaign expenditures, committee voted today to hear a statement from Sidney Hillman before beginning an inquiry into spending Promotion for Gen. Arnold is in Gen.

Arnold (Named for Promotion) by the CIO political action recognition of his work with the I it.