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APRIL 28, 1943. THE DAILY rOTJRIER, CONNBLL! IVILLE, PA. PAGE FIVE FEW WEEKS WILL SEE ALLIES ADMINISTER NAZIS' WORST LOSS (Editor's to defeat-ii not annihilation--Axis forces in Tunisia have only a few weeks grace before the irresistible onrush of American. British and French forces. This is the conclusion drawn in the following article by Robert C.

Nixon. International News Service stalT correspondent, who covered the North African campaign from the initial Allied a very few days ago. Nbton foresees utler defeat for Axis in Tunisia the latter part May or in early June). By ROBERT G. NIXON I.

N. S. StafI Correspondent. NEW YORK, Apr. grim shadow the worst defeat Germany has suffered since her Panzer legions began trampling Europe under foot in 1939 today hangs like an avenging sword over Rommel's battered Alrika Korps in Tunis.

In five to six weeks--the latter part ol May and early June--the battle ot Africa should be at an end with a smashing Allied victory. Ten days ago I stood on the North African battleground where the American and Allied armies are waging a battle of annihilation against the remnants ol Rommel's divisions. 1 saw the mounting power of the final Anglo-American thrust at the Tunisian bridgehead gaining momentum. I returned to the United States alter six months with the American and British armiua in the North African campaign, with, the conviction that the battle will soon be over and the way paved lor the coming assault against Hitler-dominated Europe. There's poetic justice in the gathering momentum of events in Tunisia as the combined might of the British First and Eighth armies and the American Second Corps is being thrown against the rapidly shrinking German and Italian bridgehead.

In the pocket calendars of British Tommies in various divisions bpth the First and Eighth armies the dates from May 25 through June 3 are ringed around in red. Three years ngo these days marked the period in which Germany's then invincible ground and air legions smashed France and drove the British Expeditionary Force into the sea at Dunkirk. At least three ol the British divisions now fighting in Tunisia were -at Dunkirk. Many of the commanders ol these forces, including General Montgomery, General Eisenhower's deputy-in- command of the combined Anglo- American forces in Tunisia, were at Dunkirk. To a man, they are living and fighting to erase the memory of IDunkirk on its third anniversary in a debacle for Germany and Italy that will make Tunisia a black chapter in Axis war history tor generations to come.

The expectancy of an early shutout in Tunisia, however is tempered' by the memory that a determined force ol hardly more than one British division, with not a single plane to support them, held Tobruk against all ol Rommel's strength for nine months earlier in the African campaign. A similar British force, however, in the succeeding blitz that took Rommel to the gates ol Alexandria lost Tobruk in Jour days. On the map of Africa, the 80 miles by 35 miles bit of land that the Rommel and Von Arnim forces now hold appears to be no obstacle at all. I have been asked why the combined Anglo-American armies cannot brush them into the sea tomorrow and get on with the invasion of Europe. The answer is that Tunisia is one of the toughest stretches of land in the world today in which to wage war and that Rommel's desert veterans, past masters in all the tricks of war, armed to the teeth with tanks, cannon, mines and rapid-fire weapons, are fighting for every foot of land with great tenacity and determination in a land that nature made perfect for defense.

The Tunisian bridgehead is studded with mountains as thick as teeth in a shark's mouth. The hills are sown with prepared artillery positions and machinegun nests. The valleys are death traps mined every square yard of the way. It is country in which infantry, artillery and mortar fire must fight for every inch of land gained against a large well-equipped and veteran foe. The hardest, bloodiest lighting of the entire African campaign probably lies-ahead for the American and British forces in the next few weeks.

The American public must be prepared for the news that there have been heavy losses. But the outcome is inevitable. The prospect for the German and Italian armies in Tunisia is not another Dunkirk. At Dunkirk the bulk of the British army got out. It lost its weapons but its men lived to fight again.

The prospect for HiUor and Mussolini in Tunisia is the loss of the army that now remains tliera. There are no 9,000 fhips of every size to cross from Sicily and southern Italy to take these armies home as the British flung across the English Channel in the dark days of Dunkirk. The skies over Tunisia and the Sicilian Straits today are not controlled by the German Luftwaffe as the skies in France in 1940. Gen. Doolittle's squad- ol Lightnings, Martins, Mitchells, Flying Fortresses and Spitfires now control these skies.

And the British fleet, somewhere, is poised for the kill. On the ground, the Anglo- American forces now outnumber the Germans and Italians two to one in Tunisia. Their armored force is now far greater. Their supply lines are virtually uninterrupted while Rommel's desperation is reflected by the desperate but futile attempts to bring in gasoline, oil and ammunition by air. The toll of over 80 Junkers tri-motored transport planes taken by American Lightnings in one recent three-day-period over the Sicilian Straits reflects the degree of his success in this direction.

Some few Germans and Italians may get out of Tunisia. For the rest, they must stand and die, or be taken prisoner. Hitler has ordered the Germans to stand and fight to the end. The measure ol their dcspration, and the extent of their supplies, will date the end of the Tunisian campaign and the opening up of the road across the Mediterranean. This and the red circles around the anniversary dates of Dunkirk in the British Tommy's diaries.

Can He Stay In Bed? SAN DIEGO, Apr. Bugle Master Michaux Frank Tennant of the U. S. training station here has sent out an SOS for more buglers, of which he says the Navy is sadly in need. To make the job appear more enticing and an easy snap, he says all the bugler has to do is to bugle into a loudspeaker and the latter will see to it that the call "gets 'em up so early in the morning." Wife Preservers Acid Indigestion RfllieTtd in rainulM or double jout mtmaj bick When excrsit sKrtnJch a i caiuci painful, InE KSS, tour vi.t ImiirUnirn, doctors usually jtreccrUw uietKaSnes Knon tor relief--inedlilnM those In Bi-11-eru blot No laiktlre.

IK-ll-tini brlntu comfort, in Jiffy of nluta bottla to un for double back, 23e. If an egg which you wish to boil is cracked, wrap it in waxed paper, twisting the pa pet to keep it on the egx. and boil the QSS with paper on HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT MT. PLEASANT MOUNT PLEASANT, Apr. 28.

--At the regular meeting of the Mount Pleasant Music Club held Tuesday night in the Sunday School room of the Reunion Presbyterian Church, officers were chosen for the coming year as follows: President, Mrs. Joseph E. Silvis; vice-president, Mrs. Russell Canosc; secretary, Miss Lois Horner; treasurer, Miss Alice Ramsay; pianist, Mrs. Leo Shumaker: assistant pianist, Miss Virginia Gettemy; directress of music, Mrs.

Carl Lauffer; assistant directresses, Mrs. Floyd Harrer, Miss Sarah Horner, Mr.s. Gilbert Stout, Mrs. Leo Shumaker and Mrs. Lloyd Rumbaugh.

There were two ensemble numbers on the program, "Lamps of the Evening," and "The Ninety and Nine," with Mrs. Floyd Harrer, Mrs. Robert Stahl, Miss Catherine Loar, Mrs. Russell Canose, Mrs. John Erwin and Miss Sylvania Canose taking part.

Oilier numbers included a violin solo, (a) "Ave Maria," (b) "Gypsy Dances," "William Sukenik, guest artist and a duet ''Ave Maria," and "Lullaby" by William Sunkenik and Prof J. H. Gamble. Mr. and Mrs.

Sukenik's parents were present at the meeting. J. O. C. Class Meets.

The J. O. C. Class of the Methodist Church held its regular meeting Tuesday night at the church. After the business meeting a social hour was held with the following hostess committee in charge: Mrs.

Leah Kantoribk. Mrs. George Queer and Mrs. Ann In Frick Hospital. Mrs.

Felicene Sargent of Braddock avenue, who has been ill at her home, has been taken to Frick Memorial Hospital for treatment. Fractures Uit. Mrs. Izora Pershing at 600 South Church street suffered a fracture of the hip when she fell at her home Monday afternoon. She was taken to Frick Memorial Hospital.

Junior Aid Meets. The Junior Hospital Aid Society held its meeting Monday night at the hospital, at which time the committee presented the slate for the election of officers which will be held at the next meeting. Members of the society have consented to give two evenings each week to roll bandages at the Red rooms. Some of the group will work on Tuesday and some on Thursday nights. Plans were discussed for a card party some time soon.

At Funeral Service, Mr. and Mrs. George Kebberiy, their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zelinka, and their daughter-in-law, Mrs.

Ray have returned from Uniontown where they attended the funeral service for Mr. Kebberly's mother, Mrs. Marie Kebberiy, who died Saturday at her home. The funeral service was held Monday. Personal.

Elam E. Poorbaugh, who spent the week-end at his home home, has returned to Paterson, N. J. DEA1S. WOUl-P YOU SAY A "BEAUTY OP RATO WAS A DIPLOMAT BECAUSE HER DUTY IS TO EL.A1A4E DEAH AI5E INSPECTORS A CAi-l-ED MINCE SPIES? BON IAOUTOAJ -MAS DM OTY-IOXWA Dlidlbuled by Km: Feftlul'f Inc.

Still Fights Nazis THIS BEARDED WARRIOR, Col.Cbris- todoulos Gigantes, is in command ol the "sacred squadron" attached to the British 8th Army in Africa. The squadron is made up ol men and officers who escaped from Greece and has helped to chase Rommel's Afrika Korps from Egypt lo Tunisia. (International) Farm and Home prepared B7 R. Carwr. county larm agent, and HIM Mar? Anderson, borne aeo- URGES DAIRY PROTEIN FEEDS BE USED WISELY It has been estimated that there will be a shortage of nearly 2,000,000 tons of protein concentrates for all livestock in 1943.

To make the protein go around so that all may have a lair share and none be wasted, dairymen are requested: 1. Not to feed more than crude protein grain mixture to dairy cows unless the roughage is poor, and then an 18 per cent mixture is suggested. Where dairymen have good legume hay, such as alfalfa or clover, nnd it is fed two or three times pel- day, a 12 to 14 per cent crude protein mixture may be used. 2. Peed grain to dairy cows in proportion to the milk or fat they produce so that some cows are not overfed and others underfed.

3. Mix all protein concentrates with other feeds to obtain maximum results and to conserve protein. HAVE BROODING EQUIPMENT READY WHEN CHICKS COME All operating paots of brooders and equipment should be checked and the brooder operated from one to several days prior to arrival of the baby chicks. This preliminary operation will insure more uniform temperature during the critical early brooding period. It also serves to help dry out the house and litter.

The manufacturer's directions should be followed carefully in operating equipment. Proper use of a good piece of brooding equipment is more important for success than the particular kind of equipment vised. News of Day At Dunbar DUNBA 1, Apr. of St. Aloj sius Church held a successful toil go party Monday evening at thi Sons of Italy hall.

The proceeds ill gt to the Sisters of St. Josepf. Tne party was in charge oil Mrs. Mary Grass and a committee of sides. Prizes in- i luded ho ne made cakes, flour, money, dishes and a lunch cloth.

Oi of town guests were from Mou it Braddock, Leisenrlng and Conn dlsville. Prize winners were Mrs Mayme O'Laughlin, Mrs. Fred Pockstaller, Miss Dora Smiley, Murphy, Mrs. William Eoyle, Mrs. Elvira Gouker, Miss ara Nells, Betty Thomas, Mrs.

'1 homas Miller, Mrs. Carl Izzo, Elai nor Alexander, Mrs. Pauline Sfero, Miss Madelyn Harper ar Irene Bodnar. A special award was won by baby James Sfero, sot of Mr. and Mrs.

Dom Sfero. New Arrival Named. Judith IJarol is the name ss-- lected for the baby girl born recently to vlr. and Mrs. Fred Lowery at onnellsville State Hospital.

It is the first child in the family, mother will be re- membcrci as Lillian Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Martin. Che father was inducted into the forces in December. Third Girl Born.

Mr. an I Mrs. Alphonse Marfongella re the parents of a girl born at Connellsville State Hospital. It is the third child and girl in it- 2 family. She has been named C.

Jean. The father is by the New Castle Lime and Stone Company. irly for Selectee. The ho ne of Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Shipley Hardy Hill was the sc-ene i farewell parly in honor a S( James Harry, who left Tuesday evening with the selec- tees. Th evening was spent with relatives and friends reminiscing, Hefreshn- ents consisted ol cake, ice creai i and pop. The cakes were bal ed by Mrs. Mary Clements and Mrs. Ella Lynch.

James Harry al ended Dunbar Township High S'jl ool and was employed at Anchor locking prior to his induction, Personals. Jane and Mary Catherine Clement; were in Unionlown Friday. Mr. ai Mrs. G.

H. Campbell spent th Easter holidays with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr, and Mr.s. Ha old Campbell in Brownsville. Miss y.nna Belle Hardy, who is employe 1 as a cashier in a Kroger super n- arket in Louisville, spent a week with her mother, Mrs. Em na Hardy ot Hardy Hill.

Mr. ai Mrs. Thomas Clements, who ha- been in Tuscon, Fres- c-ott and Wicksburg, for the past ye; and a half have returned. They arrived Tuesday morning in Connellsville and went to Wayi esburg to the home of Mrs. Cl jments' aunt, Mrs.

Alice They had gone to Ari- xona Mr. Clements' health. Mr. a id Mrs. Earl Moore and ciaughte of Cinrksville visited over'the Easter holidays.

DEAFENED! FREE DEMONSTRATION By New YoHt Laboratory-Traffic Expwf Thursday, April 29th AGOVSTIGON Our 40th AimiTrersiry Achic Jon B. National Lem about U.S. Government Nation 1 DM Important make the greatest offoied to hard of hearing. Demonstrations are open to anyone In ar -way interested in BETTER HEARING. No Charge no ob igation.

HOURS: 11 A. M. to 8 Arlington Hotel Phone 9621 STARTS TOSAY! GALUNUY! DRAMATICAUY! FIERCELY! The story ol iH6n of medicine behind the lines of a courageous girl! Here Friday! BING CROSBY JOB HOPE FRE 3 MacMURRAY FRl NCHOT TONE IY MILLAND vii MOORE DOR DTHY LAMOUR PAU! ETTE GODDAR HRA ZORINA MARTIN CK POWELL BE TTY MUTTON EC DIE BRACKEN Voronica LAKE Enters Prison OWNER ol the Coooanut Grove night club In Boston, whero 401 persons died in a fire last November, Barnett Welansky enters the state prison, above, in. Charlestown, to start a 12-to-15- yoar terra at hard labor. Ho was convicted on 19 counts of manslaughter in connection with tho holocaust.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Percy and son, Jimmy of Lakewood, N. visited Mrs.

Percy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stannis over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs.

Beth Robbins and daughter, -Evelyn, were Brownsville callers Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gouker, Mrs. Alva Nemon and Mrs.

John Murphy were Connellsville callers Tuesday. Miss Clarabelle Clements, who is employed in Detroit, spent the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Clements. DeBolt Urges Spring Offensive Against All Fires; Safety Sought Fire William E.

DeBolt today urged a spring offensive against home lires on the ground that they impede the war eflort just as much as fires in war plants. He outlined three fundamentals of fire safety--good housekeeping, tegular inspection and repair, and speed In reporting and attacking a fire. "Every dwelling fire destroys materials that are becoming more difficult to roplace," the chief said. "Like a saboteur, it subtracts just that much from the help we can give our boys at the front, And we muM remember that wartime conditions ma Ice bigger loopholes for fire to break through. Men are working longer hours, and have k'ss time for attending to all the odd jobs and chores that used to keep the home safe from.

Are. This means that women, and even children, must take on a bigger share of fire prevention activities." The chief then outlined three fundamental rules for fire safety: 1. Good housekeeping: Dispose of or salvage all combustible "junk" in attics, cellars, and closets. Do not keep gasoline in the house, or use it or other volatile flammable liquids for dry cleaning. Burn or dispose of oil and paint-soaked 'rags, and keep oil mops in tightly closed metal containers.

2. Repair: Have heating plants and stoves cleaned and repaired. Have the chimney and flues cleaned regularly. Inspect all electrical appliances and wiring, and Headache Don't let headache double the eryof exhaustion. At fintili of pnin taint Cnpudinc.

It quickly brings relief, ncrvw upset by the pojn. It SB liquid--already ready to act--all ready tov; brins comfort Une only MB di- reeled. lOc, 30c. 60c, CAPUDINE place frayed cords. 3.

Fire-fighting: Teach every member the family how to turn in a fire alarm. Keep fire fighting equipment in good condition, and make sure that it is kept where it is readily available. Parents of Son, A son was born to Mr. and John Butela of Trotter at then- home. The ne warrival, the first child in the family, weighed 10 pounds and 13 ounces: The mother, the former Miss Evelyn Frederick, and son are doing nicely.

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