The Times from San Mateo, California • Page 1

'S ISLAND FAVORED FOR AIRPORT News Behind The News shi Newspaper WASHING! ON Kay Tucker A number of apgros- sivcly minded adminis- iraliuu w'ficlsls have ret the for a free-for-all fight with John L. 1-c-wis the United Mine Workers inaugurate negotiations with ihe operators on March 1 for a new one-year contract It Woks as 1 if the administration were spoiling for a showdown with the Welshman who has bested private and public foes in several clashes, even if it pi ecipittaes a crisis in such a key industry as coal. Although Mr, Lewis has not tipped hi.s hand on the will submit. Solid Fuels Administrator Harold L. Ickes has already publicized them in an apparent attempt to build a backfire against the UMW chieftain.

Interior Under Secretary Abe Fortas, who handles these has called in certain newspaper friends and outlined John program for them to use freely. William H. Davis, chairman of i-V; Sr boa road Mr. Fur- 1 ta's forecasts and immediately took alarm lest they make another dent in the ''little steel formula." Privately, although the case is notlbe- fore "him yet, he has passed out word that his agency will never approve the purported Lewis requests for increases. Naturally, the nojie too amiable bituminous" boss is fully aware of these preliminary maneuvers, and will not approach the bargaining table in too conciliatory a mood.

It is probable that 'the Fortas reading of the Lewis mind was fairly correct. Since the war labor board has approved a night shift differential for the Hillman-Murray steel workers, it is expected that John L. will insist on similar treatment for his followers. He will also ask for other readjustments of so-called "fringe" allowances, including a larger allowance for ijrtal-to-por- tal pay. The operators are prepared to resist.

Some have threatened to eliminate night work in order to avoid extra payments, even though it will cue production far below the i iiulitarv essential. Should the fight which Messrs. Ickes and Fortas seem to be aching for curtail piO- duction, there is no doubt that the government will take over the mines for the duration. And F. D.

R. would probably fare better before the he did in the Montgomery Ward seizure. The administration's ex- pectation of a set-to with President Roosevelt's erstwh'ile political pal accounts for the breakdown of Miami negotiations for an immediate return of the United Mine Workers to the American Federation of Labor. Eventual union is inevitable, but Washing- i ton prefers to face Mr. Lewis on March 1 with him outside instead instead of inside the older and more powerful organization.

William Green, A. F. of L. president, and Mr. Lewis shook hands and made up long ago.

Most of the 1 other big leaders William L. (Turn to Page 2. Column 3) WMC Bans Serving Rum After Midnight WASHINGTON, Feb. 24--(IP)-The War Manpower commission, in rn order defining the entertainment curfew, today banned the serving of liquor in all establishments af ter midnight each night. The ban becomes effective at midnight Monday.

The WMC also ordered the ban to be applied to gambling and the playing of juke boxes. Restaurants customarily open sftcr midnight nay continue serv- I ing food after the curfew hour, but may not sell beer or other alcoholic beverages. Sole exception will be entertainment supplied for military personnel by authorized agencies such as A To A A I A DEVOTED TO THE fast FULL LEASED UNITED PRESS SAN MATEO SAN MATSO COUNTY THE WEATHER (Special San Mateo Forecast) and cold tonight with frost; temperature 39. Klifchtly warMer in the afternoon: highest' temperature DIRECT WIRES AND FEATURES VOL. 43, Xo.

71, 32ND YEAR PAGES SAN 3UTEO, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1945 5c PER COPY--S5c FES SI S1BOIH 22-Mile Hole in Nazi West Wall Marines Win Foothold On New Airfield at Iwo Brewer's Island 2 IISEI HEBE TO FUN FOI S. I. lETIM DON'T BE UP IN THE AIR Come here for free OPA price information on any used car. If you care to sell, Ave'll pay the most immediate cash you can get anywhere. Favored for 3-City Airport Joint Committee Thinks Site Can Be Available After War Brewer's island has been unanimously selected as the most logical site for the post-war development of San Mateo airport, at an estimated cost of 8250,000.

decision was reached late yesterday afteVnoon at a special closed meeting of the Burlingame a San Mateo chamber of commerce airport committees. Ignoring the civil aeronautics ban the site, the group- said it was chosen over the Bay Meadows location because of the difference of approximately. $1,000,000 in development. Changes Expected Members of the committee said they thought Brewer's island would be accepted by the CAA because of changes likely to be caused by use of radar or by change in the flight pattern from Mills field. Mills field routes lie directly over Brewer's island which now automatically bans it under CAA regulations.

sentatives reviewed County En- Mateo committee, in a- genera! discussion with the nine other representatives reviewed by County Engineer M. A. Grant's findings in a recent survey of the Bay Meadows site. High Cost The development cost was estimated at about $1,150,000, part of which would go for purchase of 220 acres at an acre, and the rest for fill. The cost does not include installation of hangars, equipment, or runways which would require an extra $100,000 $200,000.

Brewer's island, it is said, e.ould be utilized for about $250,000. All committee members agreed the Bay Meadows cost would prove prohibitive in financing the project on a joint county and city basis. A further survey of Brewer's island is set for next week. 0. C.

Sponheim, chairman of the San (Turn to Page 2, Column 1) BoyJTJIeld For Burglary A 17-year-old boy with a five- year record of crime, described by police as "too tough for Sonoma" and a "graduate" of Preston, was held for burglary today by Burlingame police. He is Robert F. (Bobby) Engle who on September 19, 1940, won national notoriety bv shooting and serious!" -wounding his father. Rav F. Engle, a Walnut Creek" restaurant proprietor.

The youth the son of Mrs. Myrtle Nocll of 347 North Ellsworth street, but has been living in a San Mateo hotel. Deputy Police Chief John J. voluntarily to San Mateo police last night after learning he was sought for complicity in a Burlingatnc burglary. Deputy Police Chieg John J.

Hartnett aid Engle readily con- fewed breaking, onto the home of (Torn to Page Column 4) Contemplated return of 25 to 30 Japanese families to their former lomes'in San Mateo within three months to a year from the Topaz relocation center in Utah, was confirmed here today by the Rev. Sidley R. Buckham, chairman of the American principles and fair play committee, recently formed to Rocket Mortars By Iwo Jap ABOARD ADMIRAL TURNER'S FLAGSHIP, Off Iwo Jimn, on Iwo half-ton rocket -morUr for the first time in Ihe Pacific war. Marines believed they were hunched by rockel-moilar propnl- nion from on Northern deal vrith problems Japanese. of returning He disclosed the two represen- Beer Mentioned As Successor To Tom Kane Board to Fill Vacancy Next Week; Rites Set for Monday (Times City Hureii) BEDWOOD CITY, Feb.

24. board of supervisors probably will hold a special meeting next week to discuss appointment for the unex- catives who have contacted local jpired term of the late County earlovc- fnv Controller Thomas J. Kane Chairman Fred Beer said today. Mr. Kane, 54, died yesterday afternoon in Mills Memorial hospital of a circulatory complication, aggrevated by pneumonia which developed two days ago.

He had been critically ill less than week, and his passing came as a shock to hundreds of friends on the Peninsula. Rites on Monday Funeral services for the official and former" showman, who was starting his seventh year as controller, will be held Monday at 9 a. m. from Franklin Crowe chapel here, thence to Mt. Carmel Catholic church where a requiem mass will be said at 9:30 o'clock.

Mr. Kane, who served in the marine corps in World war will be buried in Golden Gale National cemetery, San Bruno. Courthouse circles predicted that Chairman Beer, member of the county board from the Second district, will make a bid for the con troller's post next week. Beer Mentioned Beer himself had no comment. "I haven't talked with any other members of the board as yet," he declared.

"I expect that we ivill meet sometime during'the coming wpek to discuss the situation." Meanwhile, Ira A. (Bill) Boynton, chief deputy under Mr. Kane, became acting head of the controller's office pending the board's decision on a successor. District Attorney Ferrell and District Attorney Sulli- ieaders for public proposed return are Mid S. Oida, both property owners here, resided in San Mateo for 25 to 30 years prior to their relocation.

Must Get Homes Acting as representatives for the Japanese families, Takahashi and Oida are to return to the Topaz center in Utah, where they are now living, on Monday to report on public reaction. The Reverand Buckham stated the plan to return here individually as soon as their homes, now occupied by tenants, are vacated. Eviction notices, he disclosed, have been sent to the occupants to move within the three month period prescribed by the OP A. "There is no evidence of any tension or protest," said Reverend Buckham. Some Already Here The Japanese representatives reported several families have already returned to their former homes in Redwood City and Menlo Park.

There are none so far in San Mateo. According to Reverend Buckham, the Japanese stated they have con(Turn to Page 9, Column 7) Marcel Biscay In Council Race The fifth and sixth council candidates today tossed their hats into the ring. Edward J. Eeilly late yesterday took out nomination papers for- the April 3 city election and Marcel Biscay announced he will take out his papers Monday morning. With only one more week remaining for the filine of papers, five avowed candidates have yet to fiie.

The deadline will be next Saturday at noon. Biscay, a resident of San Mateo and Burlingame for 26 is a 32-year-old discharged veteran. He received a disability discharge in November, 1943, and is a member of San Mateo Post 82, American Legion. He is chairman of the erans Welfare committee of the War Council. A graduate of San Mateo junior college, he graduated from law school and took bar examination before enteiing the service.

He is now taking a post graduate course at Stanford University. His wife is Dr. Frances R. Watson. They make their home at 49 San Mateo drive.

Scoffing a rumor he will not seek re-election, Reilljk today de(Turo to Page 2, Column 6) Output of B-29 Parts Crippled by Strike DETROIT, Feb. Production of B-29 rockets, guns, tanks and trucks was paralysed today at the Chrysler corporation's Dodge main plant as 8900 of 9400 first shift continued a strike started yesterday. A company ftpokeaman said that 82 of the Chrysler corporation's 100 interplant truck drivers hud joined the walkout expressed fear that their continued idleness would affect production othir Chrysler pUnts, which depend on driven for van offered the opirtion this morning that the chief perform the duties deputy could of controller. Because of trie matter of a bond, however, confirmation was being sought from Attorney General Robert Kenny's office. Bonton Willing Boynton, son-in-law of County Civil Service Commission Chairman L.

G. Owen, declared that if the colitioller's job were offered him "I'd be inclined to accept it" He added, "It's entirely up to the supervisors, and they have said nothing to me." In San Mateo. City Councilman Richard A. McAllister stated that, if Beer should win appointment by his colleagues to the controller's post, he, McAllister, would be a candidate for appointment to the board. Appointment to a board vacancy would have to be made by the governor.

If these two events should occur, it would reave a vacancy on the San Mateo city council which might conceivably upset the present balance of power on the municipal body. McAllister, Council(Tum to Page 9, Column 6) Egypt Premier Shot; War Opens on Axis CAIRO, Feb. 24--(IP)--Premier Ahmed Masher Pasha shot to death tonight. The shot was fired at the Premier in Parliament while the question of declaration of war by Etfypt was being debuted, Egypt declared war on Germany and Japan today. The declaration of war camp day after the disclosure that the Big Three had no Ufied this and eight other conn- Iriei thnt (hoy must take such action by March 1 Attack Gaining Ground Slowly, Says Nimitz A Feb.

-Tank-led U. S. marines renewed the assault on Iwo's central air field from a springboard on its lower edge today and at noon were hammering out slow gains against violent resistance. Admiral Chester Nimitz announced a the marines charged Japanese positions on the air field from a line on the southwestern rim of the base and south of its center. Heavy Support With tank support the marines struck this morning after American planes, artillery, and warships had plastered the field with a great weight of explosives.

"By noon our forces were reported to be gaining ground slowly," Nimitz said in a communique. "Enemy resistance is heavy." On the southern tip of Iwo, patrols entered the crater of the extinct Suribachi volcano, atop which the Stars and Stripes flew, and were mopping up remnants of the Japanese forces defending the natural fortress. Beaches Cleared "Conditions on the beaches are generally improved, and the unloading of general cargo is proceeding," the communique reported. (A BBC broadcast reported by CBS quoted radio Tokyo as saying that the Americans have established two new beachheads en the southeast coast of Iwo.) Casualties mounted steadily on both sides' in the bloodiest fighting of the Pacific war. While American losses have not been announced beyond 5372 casualties for the first 58 hours of the six-day battle, the finding of another 717 Hitler Sees Turn in Tide LONDON, Feb.

Hitler spoke by proxy to his shaken German people today and offered them the vague and uneasy promise that the war would turn again in Germany's favor some time this year. Hitler's speech to his old Nazi comrades in Munich on the twenty- fifth anniversary of the promulgation of the party program in 1920 was read, for him by a party secretary. Again offering the excuse that his sense of duty prevented him from speaking in person, the fuehrer launched into his familiar diatribe against world Jewry, capitalism, and Bolshevism and held out to his war-weary people the bleak prospect of a finish fight against the invading allies in the cast and west. "There must be no doubt that national socialist Germany will carry on the struggle until the torical turning point takes place, this will happen during the present year," he said. "We nil know how difficult the present is.

Whatever we lose in thin battle bears no comparison to whiit, we would lose were it not crowned by IKE SAYS DRIVE PLANS TO REACH RHINE, THEN MOVE ON TO MEET RUSS PARIS, Feb. erican tanks and doughboys ad- vanced.t.wo to i through breach in the Roer river line today in unchecked offensive. The sweep rolled the Germans a i i 16V2 miles of their Rhineland citadel of Cologne, Riding down feeble German counteratacks all along the assault front, armored and infantry divi-' sions of the American First and Ninth armies broke the first hard core of Nazi resistance astride the road io Cologne with unexpectedly small losses. Juelich, central anchor of the enemy line, was cleared by Ninth army aroopers after a short, sharp fight, ind half of the companion strong- bold of Dueren to the south was by the First army in a continuing street battle. Both attacking forces were stab(Turn to Page 2, Colunui 5) PARIS, Feb.

21-- (U.R) -Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower said today that the aim of his new Rhineland offensive to destroy German power west of the Rhine, strike east as fait as weather and terrain permit, and meet the Red army in cen tral Germany. "There is going to be no cessation of aggressive action on this front," Eisenhower said. He said that we are going to fight as violently and aggressively as we are able from now on.

This Is It Thus the allied supreme com mander gave his tacit confirmation of the impression that this is it-the grand scale offensive looking to the showdown battle of Germany. "Given conditions 1 can see now," Eisenhower said, "a reasonable weather break--I don't ask for July in Kansas--the attack just (Turn to Page 2, Column 7) MANILA BATTLE OVER, YANKS STORM OLD CITY MANILA, Feb. battle for Manila virtually ended today as American troops captured all but three of the wuy-lield buildings in the devastated ancient wall city. The" last positions by the 37th division which breached the ancient wall around Intra- muros. Following in the wake of a.

thunderous artillery barrage, which vir- tually flattened the old Intramur- TPhilinnine canital. ios section, the American troops The final assault followed a com-j stormed through and over i bined land and amphibious atack! (Turn to Page 3. Column t) in a church, and small sections on the west and south sides of the In- tramuros area. Mopping: Up Troops of the 37lh division were cleaning up the final Japanese KOENIGSBERG VACATED BY GERMANS, REPORT LONDON, Feb. Paris radio broadcast an unconfirmed report doubtful authenticity today that the German army had evacuated Koenigsberg, capital of East Prussia.

A hrnndcast said the gar-? rison of beleaguered Koenigsberg had pulled out, "leaving the population to their fate." Two days Moscow said the Germans had opened a corridor through the Soviet siege lines to the Baltic port of Pillau. Next The fall of Koenigsberg would mean the near completion of the Bed army campaign in East Prussia, where it trapped an estimated 200,000 German troops. The fall of encircled Poznan, last enemy-held city in Poland, was expected to speed a Soviet smash across the Oder river on a broad (Turn to 2. Column 2) SINGAPORE BLASTED BY RECORB B-29 ARMABA WASHINGTON, Feb. biggest, fleet, of Super fortresses over to i off from India today bombed Singapore crossroads of war traffic betwroiv Japan ami her stolen Southern Empire.

Hundwls, perhaps thousands, of demolition and incendiary bombs werr on Singnporp's fxten- ami dock and harbor facilities in tbt fourth B-39 daylight of the on the stronghold. lmtg A Singapore (Tan to i. Otam I) Among Saved AtLosBanos A San Mateo young man, Andrew, "Andy" ion of Mr. and Mrs. CMMT Mint velle, 123 OUwmont street, was among the 2,146 prisoners rescued yesterday in the dramatic, iea, air and attack upon Los Banot prison, 30 from Manila by armed forces Ckn.

Douglas MacArthur. With 2,145 others Miravelle wu saved by a brilliant military maneuver which combined use of 1,500 airborne troops and American led Filipino guerrillas, who not only released the prisoners, but slew the Japanese guard to the last man. Parentg Get Days of anxiety were ended today when telephone messages to the Miravelle home advised the parents that they had heard the name 1 of "Andy" read among those of the liberated prisoners. His parents did not hear the early morning news radio broadcast, but many of their friends did. Anxiety of the parents had been increasing daily with war department announcements of the sinking of ships carrying hundreds of prisoners.

This anxiety was heightened due to the fact that all that had been heard from "Ar.dy" was one of the regular Japanese issued prison cards. This was received" several weeks ago. It contained information of little value. Baseball Player Miravelle, the son of a pioneer Sar. Mateo family, is Vnnwn here.

He attended San Mateo High school and was second baseman on the Bearcat baseball team. Following his graduation from (Turn (o Page 2. Column 2) Experienced Operators i Wanted i i Day or Evening Shift (LETH'S I Beauty Salon fen Motto Mai I-1M1 I 170 THOU) AVENUI.