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a 14- ALTOONA TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1943 Eight Die in Attempt to Rescue RAF Survivors WASHINGTON, July 15-(P)- Eight of a nine-man crew of a navy patrol bomber died in the far north Atlantic, the navy reported today, in an unsuccessful attempt to rescue survivors of an RAF crash. The men of the Royal Air force, afloat in a dinghy, were rescued later by a British seaplane patrolling from the British isles. The story of the deaths and the rescue of the lone survivor, afloat on a raft for seven days, was told in an extraordinarily detailed account of the hardship and suffering that dog the men who keep the Atlantic sealanes safe for movements of supplies to the war zones. The story started June 11 when U. S.

naval air station in the north Atlantic received a message reporting: Sighted RAF dinghy okay." Then: going down hour a ago, crew looks weans. for the landing now." In a short time the men at the air station realized that something had gone wrong. To the search for the RAF dinghy was added an anxious hunt for the patrol plane's crew. On the seventh day of hunting an American minesweeper picked a life raft carrying L. F.

Pellitier, aviation radioman, first class, of Fall River, only survivor of the patrol plane and the body of O. A. Chaney, aviation Ordnanceman, third class, of Tarentum, Penna. Pellitier related that the dinghy was sighted on a heavy sea with the weather closing in fast. Lt.

(J Douglas S. Vieira, of Myrtle Beach, S. decided to take a chance in putting his plane down lest the rescue never be made. But midway in the alighting a cross wave hooked a wing-tip and swung the big boat into an adjoining wave, splitting her bow. The crew of nine manned two rubber life rafts.

The RAF men paddled over to offer what assistance but heavy seas soon separated them from the rubber boats. The misery of freezing wetness joined hunger and thirst. The first evening two men died. Three more died next day. The third day the survivors saw flares and thought they heard a plane possibly the craft which rescued the RAF men, The fourth day two more men died and on the sixth Chaney suc cumbed, leaving only Pellitier.

Audible All Clear Signal Expected HARRISBURG, July 15-(P)- An audible all clear signal to mark the end of future air raid drills in Pennsylvania was practically assured today by the state defense council although details remain to be worked out. Authority to dispense with radio announcements of the all clear signal was received by the council from the army's third service command at Baltimore. The council explained "the method by which this signal will be put into effect in Pennsylvania and other details of the change will have to be worked out by the state council of defense at its next meeting, which is expected soon." MOVING SCHEDULE Harrisburg, Pa. July 16 Pittsburg, Pa. 19 Akron, Ohio July 19 Wheeling, 19 Cleveland, Ohio, 19 Harrisburg, Pa.

July 19 York. Pa. July 19 Baltimore, Md. 19 Washington, D. C.

19 Philadelphia, Pa. Wilmington, Del. July New York July 22 CALL 5103 DRENNING'S Robert R. Hunter Republican Candidate For City Council Frank Gerlock Promoted to Rank of Major Captain Frank G. Gerlock, 47, of 1122 Sixteenth avenue, veteran of the first World war and the past two months head of the Harrisburg induction center, has been promoted rank of major effective this week.

The promotion was made by Colonel Kelly B. Lemmon, Harrisburg, in charge of the recruiting district of the Third Service Command. In line with his elevation, Mais made head of the Harrisburg induction center. Major Gerlock was attached to the Altoona stations at the armory, opening the induction center in 1940, as a first lieutenant. He was advanced to captain January 1, 1941.

He took advanced training in 1942 at Fort Benning, at the battalion command and officers' school. In February, this year, he took the nine weeks' training at the command school at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. On his return he was assigned to Harrisburg. A native of Huntingdon, Major Gerlock finished his schooling in Juniata, graduating from the high school in 1913. He served in the 60th infantry during the Arst World war, attaining the rank of second lieutenant.

He worked as an inspector for the Pennsylvania railroad in Altoona until 1933 when he returned to the service as a civilian conservation corps officer, serving at McAlevys Fort and Todd, as Well as in several southern states. He was assigned by the 1311th service unit to open the Altoona induction station in 1940 and organized the present detachment. A son, Donald E. Gerlock, is second lieutenant in the army in Australia, Another son, Frank G. Gerlock, is awaiting call for the officers' school at the University of Alabama.

Barn Burned By Lightning The large barn on the Willis Gates farm, Sinking Valley, was burned to the ground shortly 8 o'clock Wednesday night, after being struck by a bolt of lightning. The main floor of the barn was filled with two mows of new hay, farming machinery, all of which was lost. as the Are was too hot to get at it. The loss here Was a binder, mower, harness, etc. On the first floor of the barn two cows and a heifer were burned, but they succeeded in getting out 24 head of cows and other stock.

Fire fighting equipment from the three volunteer companies in Tyrone responded promptly to the alarm, but were unable to do anything for the barn when they got there. However, by use of booster tanks, they succeeded in saving some of the adjoining buildings. It was stated the barn and contents were partially covered by insurance. Stolen Auto Found City police recovered a stolen automobile belonging to Paul Schwad, Patton, last evening at 8:15 o'clock. It was found abandoned on Eighteenth street between Sixth and Seventh avenues.

The car was reported stolen earlier in the day by the owner to the state motor police. The owner came to the city last night and returned home with his car, which was none the worse except that it was out of gasoline. Bathe In Lakemont Pool The safe and sanitary pool-Beautiful Lakemont. Every year more attractive. DR.

STETLER 1010 Lexington Av. 9 a. p.m. Plates, all kinds. Reasonable.

Come in anytime to see samples. Plates tightened and repaired. Teeth made numb for grinding. Extracting asleep or awake. V.

F. W. Special Night TONIGHT Orchestra and Floor Show LET'S ALL BE THERE 28th DIVISION CONVENTION REPEAT PERFORMANCE BY REQUEST CUB CIRCUS STAGED BY MEMBERS OF CUB PACK NO. EXCLUSIVELY BLAIR-BEDFORD COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SATURDAY, JULY 17, 8 P. M.

PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD. AND EAST STREET MINSTRELS--PONY RIDES -INDIANS-ACROBATS -FUN FROLIC ADMISSION 25c-TICKET ADMITS 1 ADULT, OR CHILDREN TICKETS ON SALE AT GATE SATURDAY Fall From Roof Fatal to PRR Charles James McGinley, 75, of 2416 Oak a well known retired Pennsylvania railroad employe, died 10:50 o'clock Tuesday night at the Altoona hospital of injuries sufiered in a fall from the roof of his home. Mr. McGinley, was making reto the roof when he lost his footing, falling 30 feet to the ground. He was rushed to the Alhospital and it was found that among other injuries, he suffered fractures of the right and left leg.

Charles James McGinley was born at Kittanning Point on April 16, 1868, A son of Michael and Sarah (Deveney) McGinley. was retired fire years ago from the Pennsylvania railroad service after forty-eight years of continuous employment as a machinist. Surviving are the wife. a daughter, Mrs. Thomas K.

Magee. Pittsburg; two grandchildren, Jack G. Magee and Marcella D. and sister, Mrs. Margaret Meinhart.

Johnstown. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church. Friends will be received at the home. Local Area Soldier Killed In Auto Crash Staff Sergeant Clarence Bell, Tyrone, died yesterday, when the car in which he and Second Lieutenant Leonard A. DePaul, Utica, N.

were riding crashed into the rear of transport truck stalled on a highway near Canton, Ill. Both men were stationed at Camp Ellis. Lt. DePaul was also killed in the crash, Sergeant Bell was born June 17, 1922, the son of the late George and Mrs. Bell, of Eden Hill, near Tyrone.

was one of nine children and attended Tyrone schools and Tyrone High school for two years. At the time of his induction into the army, October 3, 1942, he was employed by the PRR as a brakeman. Surviving are his mother, one brother Robert at home, and these others brothers and sisters: Mrs. Nannette Franklin, Binghamton, N. Mrs.

Mary "Croyle, Lewistown, George, Woodbury, N. James Lynn, State College, Mrs. Laura Thompson, Altoona, Mrs. Ruth Metz, Tyrone, Mrs. Edith Marshall, Tyrone R.

D. Following his induction he served at Camp Lee, before being sent to Camp Ellis, Ill. The body will leave there sometime this morning and is expected to arrive in Tyrone tomorrow morning or afternoon. Friends will be received at the Bell home after 7 o'clock tomorrow evening. Army Glider Makes Forced Landing at Lilly Instead of landing on some red hot invasion spot such as Sicily eight fighting men--three tough marines, four two-flsted sailors a he-man soldier, three of he them officers, a captain and two lieutenants, wound up in a potato patch on the Albert Lasick farm, near Lilly, Wednesday.

The inglorious end of an otherwise fine trip by the assorted warriors resulted when a large United States air force glider broke away from a tow plane and made a forced landing. The tow-line broke about 12 miles west of the point of the emergency landing. Plane and glider were said to be at a high altitude at the time. The glider was slightly damaged and the passengers escaped injury. Injured In Fall On Bottle Wallace G.

Redinger, 16, Pittsburg, wag treated at the Mercy hospital dispensary yesterday morning for a laceration of the left hand suffered when he slipped and fell on a milk bottle. Three sutures were used to close the wound. TOP SOIL The very best of dark top soil for lawns and planting. Phone 2-0219. Ashes Hauled Cheap.

Call Gus. 2-9037 FOR SALE Household Furniture and James Holstrom Transposing Keyboard in A-1 Condition. 321 MAPLE KARP'S GIFT SHOPPE 1113 12th Street glow Narsery in the Plaques dark. Pr. that $1.25.

Swanee weather. Barometer complete stock pietare frames. Decorative Accesseries for home and many tifel gifts for every NOTICE! On and after. Monday, July 19, 1943, the following prices will be in effect in all barber shops in this city: Hair Cutting (minimum price) Adults Children (12 yrs. under).

Shaving All Hair Cutting on DEATHS Funeral Notices Will Be Found On Classified Page SARAH MARGARET SHIFFLER Sarah Margaret Shiffler, wife of Charles L. Shiffler, 115 South Pine street, South Lakemont, died at her home yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. was born in Snake Spring Valley, Bedford county, January 31, 1890, the daughter of Emanuel and Mary Ann Dnnkle, She married Mr. 'Shiffler September 22, 1914, at Bedford. She survives with three children, Mrs.

John Steele of Altoona, ElShiffler at home, and Warren Shiffler, with the armed forces at Camp Forrest, six sisters, Mrs. Robert Mohler, Mrs. Herman Ferry, Sannie Dunkle, Ada Dunkle, Edna Dunkle and Della Dunkle, all of New Enterprise; three brothers, George Dunkle of Boswell and James and Warren Dunkle of New Enterprise, and two grandchildren. Mrs. Shiffler was a member of the Pine Street Church of the Brethren, Hollidaysburg.

MRS NANCY STONEROOK Mrs. Nancy Stonerook, widow of Moses B. Stonerook, 724 Church street, Roaring Spring, died at her home, Wednesday night at 9:20 o'clock, having been in' ill health for two years and confined to her since January 27. home, Stonerook was born at Henrietta. November 9, 1858, the daughter of Michael and Dorothy Smouse.

She married Mr. Stonerook December 28, 1882. Surviving are a son, James Stonerook, of Decatur, two grandchildren, Mrs. Charles Schiffhauer of Greensburg and Daniel Stonerook, with the armed forces, and a great-grandchild. Mrs.

Stonerook was a member of the Bare Memorial Church of God. Friends are being received at the home. DEATH OF AN INFANT Michael S. Spiridigiozzi, infant son of Nicholas and Catherine (Conrad) Spiridigliozzi, 805 Eighth avenue, died at Mercy hospital yesterday morning at 10:08 o'clock. The child was born Wednesday.

Surviving are the parents, two brothers, John 1 B. and Nicholas. and sister, Donna Jean, all at home, Friends are being received at the N. A. Stevens mortuary until 10 o'clock this morning.

JENNINGS CHEVRONT Jennings William Chevront, native of Altoona, died Wednesday in St. Luke's sanitorium, Phoenix, Ariz. He was born August 11, 1898. in Altoona and was an electrical contractor by trade. Mr.

Chevront went to Arizona year. ago for his health. Surviving are his wife, Laura, Arizona; step-daughter; two sisters and two brothers. MRS. KEZIA M.

TWITMIRE Mra. Kezia M. Twitmire, widow of Dr. T. C.

Twitmire, who made her home with daughter, Mrs. Samuel W. Goodman, 712 Broadway, Juniata, died yesterday morning at 7:45 o'clock. after an extended illness. She was born May 13, 1869, in Clearfield county, the daughter of Levi and Mary (Dunlap) Rowles.

Her husband died in 1920. of Juniata Presbyterian church. this: Twitmire was a member Surviving are two daughters, Mrs: S. W. Goodman, Juniata, and Mra.

James Wallace, Milesburg; AVe brothers, McClellan Rowles and Taylor Rowles, both of Clearfield; J. F. Rowles, Olanta, D. P. Rowles and Clayton Rowles, both of Seattle, one sister, Mrs.

James Thorburn, Glen Ritchey, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James F. Saleme funeral home after 5 o'clock this evening. HARRY T. ECKERT Harry T.

Eckert, 1314 Lincoln avenue, Tyrone, died last night at 7:30 -o'clock in Altoona hospital. Mr. Eckert Was employed by the West Virginia Pulp and Paper company, Tyrone, JAMES AUGUSTINE TREXLER James Augustine Trexler, 1615 FUNERAL NOTICES TWITMIRE -Funeral services for Mrs. Kezia M. Twitmire, of 712 Braodway.

Juniata, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Saleme Funeral Home in charge of the Rev. Greer S. Imbrie of the Juniata Presbyterian church. Interment in Bloomington cemetery, Bloomington, Pa. Friends are being received at the Saleme Funeral Home after 5 o'clock this evening.

OFFICE ROOMS FOR RENT Suite for Doctor, Dentist, etc. On ground floor-1217 15th Ave. Inq. 1208 14th after p. 2-9436 CHICKS FOR SALE Pennsylvania Poultry Producers 833 Nineteenth St.

Is The Home Front Sagging? Hear Donald Nelson, Elmer Davis, Chester La Roche, Judge Vinson. WFBG 9:15 to 10 TONIGHT Death Claims G. M. H. Good, Williamsburg George McClelland Houtz Good died in Williamsburg at the home of his sister, Mrs.

Myron Knapp, yesterday morning at 4 o'clock Mr. Good was the son of Dr. Daniel Royer and Eliza (Houtz) Good and was born in Altoone March 30, 1861. Good was serving as a surgeon in the Civil war, while Dr. the Union army, Mrs.

Good and their son lived in Williamsburg. When the war closed, Dr. Good resumed private practice and the family located in Osceola this Mills. From childhood until the time of his death, Mr. Good was active in church, civic and patriotic movements in the community.

On November 4. 1897, he was united in marriage with Alice Miller Bubb. Williamsport, who died August 17, 1920. Early in December of 1901 he became a member of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian church, Osceola Mills, and at the close of the month he was elected secretary which office he held until April 1919. In 1920, he accepted the office of president of the board in which capacity he served most faithfully until 1941 when he was made president emeritus.

Mr. Good attended the School of Mines at Columbia university from which he was graduated in 1887, and immediately became a member of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, Inc. After 50 years of membership in this society, he with eight others. was awarded the Legion of Honor at a banquet at the Waldorf Astoria in New York city, which was given as a tribute to these outstanding engineers. Mr.

Good belonged to the First Presbyterian church of Osceola Mills, the Sons of the Revolution. the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Genealogical Society of Philadelphia, the Huguenot SOciety, the Sigma Chi fraternity and he was a Phi Beta Kappa. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Myron A. Knapp.

Williamsburg; one brother, David D. Good, Osceola Mills; two daughters, Mrs. Herndon Hewit. Hollidaysburg, and Mrs. Carleton R.

Snyder, Frankfort. five grandchildren. 5 alarms: No. 6, 1 alarm; No. 7.

8 alarms: No. 9, 2 alarms: J-2. 1 alarm; R-1, 2 alarms; 2 alarms and B. 7 alarms. The Icsses sustained is estimated at $350 while insurance carried totaled $18,000 and insurance paid was $165.

The greatest number of fires. which there were seven during the month, are of undetermined source. Six were false alarms, two were a result of burning flues, two smoking furnaces, two grass fires, two short circuits in electric motors, one short circuit in wires. one tar ignited, 1 defective flue to joists, one caused by children playing with matches and one overheated electric motor. WATERMELONS Car rolling from Olar, South Carolina, to be here Saturday.

36-lb. average. This should be the finest and biggest carload of Melons to come to Altoona in 5 years. Price will be right for this quality of Melons. We have Melons now on sale 65c up.

Good red cutters. CANTALOUPES Big stock Calif. and North Carolina, all salmon meats10c to 35c. TOMATOES The finest lb. Lemons, Grapefruit, Plums.

Oranges, Calif. Cherries. APPLES Hard, crop fresh Delicious, Transparent, 4 lbs. lhs. 50c 25c.

Bulk Seeds, Corn, Beans, Peas. POTATOES Good stock by the 100-lb. bag and pk. The OPA permits you to use your car for heavy shopping. Open Evenings Formerly HILEMAN'S MARKETS Walton Ave.

and Lloyd St. 407 E. Plank Road BLAIR B. HILEMAN, Mgr. TO THE VOTERS This is to announce my candidacy for reelection to the office of Blair County Commissioner at the Primary on Tuesday, Sept.

14. Your vote and influence will be gratefully appreciated. DAN S. BRUMBAUGH DEMOCRATIC TICKET Twenty-Arat avenue, died at his home last evening at 5:20 o'clock, He was born in Butler, October 11, 1869. the son of John and Margaret (Travis) Trexler, A Adams Surviving Nagle Trexler; wife the follow- Mary ing children of former marriage: Mrs.

Edward Smith. Altoona: John Altoona; Mrs. James Hopper, East St. Louis; Raymond White Plains, N. Mrs.

Anthony Berger, Altoona: George Trexler, Philadelphia; one step-son, Bernard Nagle: one brother, Theodore Trexler, Altoona. He was a of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, the Cathedral Knights of St. George, the Holy Name society and the Altar society. The remains may be viewed at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. WILLIAM.

W. ECKELS William W. Eckels died Wednesday night at 8:40 o'clock at hospital in Buffalo, N. Y. He was born November 8, 1874, in Altoona, the son of John and Clara (Treese) Eckels.

He was married to Miss Carrie Wolf, who preceded him in death. Surviving are four sons and daughter: Mahlon H. Eckels. Honolulu; Mrs. M.

E. Chenoweth, Buffalo, N. W. Robert Eckels, Rochester, N. George D.

Eckels, Altoona; First Sergeant Jack C. Eckels, in the U. S. army, NewNews, Va, Port. was a member of the Lutheran church, Tyrone, Mr.

Eckels had been engaged in the plumbing business in Tyrone for a number of years, and prior to his death he was employed in a defense plant at Buffalo, N. Y. The body will be brought to Tyrone for burial. MRS. JULIA AGNES SWISHER Mrs.

Julia Agnes Swisher, widow of the late Thomas J. Swisher, died at the home of J. M. Randall, 1208 Twentieth street, at 8:15 o'- clock last evening after a brief illness. Mrs.

Swisher was born at Lewistown, January 18, 1856. a daughter of John and Amanda Jones. She was a member of the Mennonite Mission and the auxiliary of the Brotherhod of Railroad Trainmen, lodge No. 174. are four grandchildren, Mrs.

T. F. Jones, Mrs. F. G.

Reddick and Mrs. C. R. Gibbons all of Altoona and Captain Earl C. Rhue, U.S.A., Washington, D.

C. Five great-grandchildren also survive. Friends will be received at the N. A. Stevens mortuary after 7 o'.

clock this evening. Flowers For All Occasions IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP Fire Companies Answer 26 June Alarms Three fire companies responded to 26 alarms during June, 18 of which came by telephone and eight over the box, it was reported by Chief Paul L. Amheiser to Public Safety Director Jacob Web. er. They responded by companies as follows: No.

1, 3 No. 3, alarms; No. 4, 11 alarms; No. 5, Cigaret Fund Swelled By Another $50 The cigaret fund in Altoona has been swelled by an additional $50 which was contributed by the Altoona Salvage for Victory committee, the money to be used to buy cigarets for service men overseas and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The cigarets will be purchased tax-free and postpaid and will bear the inscription, "City of Altoona." Other contributors are: Clarence Nale, John and James Treese of Altoona R.

D. No. 2. Mrs. A.

Hewitt, Metropolitan Life Insurance company employes, Stanislaus brotherhood and George Apple. Carl Mathay, Miss Helen Heiner, city highway department entployes, Mrs. Blanche Elders, Miss Pauline Buckel and Altoona salvage for victory committee. POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT CHARLES E. FORD ENTERING THE ARMED FORCES SALE TODAY AND TOMORROW New and Reconditioned Instruments New Grand and Spinet Pianos During Mr.

Ford's Absence STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN Under Management of Helen R. Cassidy FORD MUSIC STORE 913 Chestnut Altoona Dial 5520 Complete Factory Repair Service On All Instruments With The Armed Forces: Chevron Comments On Atlantic Duty Lawrence William Hirst, former Tribune carrier, now fireman first class, U. S. navy, is somewhere in the South Atlantie area making it hot for Adolph's submarines. He is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence E. Hirst, 1405 Third street, a graduate of Altoona High school in 1939, and an employe of the P. R. R.

paint shop before in duction June 25, 1942. He trained at Newport, R. and attended the Boston machinists' school for 12 weeks and then went to Norfolk, from where he sailed for Trinidad on December 19, 1942. He writes interesting letters to his parents and likes the navy. His station is Trinidad, but where he is now is a naval secret.

Captain Harry Rothauser, former Altoona army recruiting officer, old-timer in the army, a former first sergeant of Company at New Cumberland army reception center. this week became commander of his old company when he was transferred from command of Company to G. He came to New Cumberland in 1941 as first sergeant of Company after 17 years in army recruiting service. In 1942 he was named a first lieutenant and recently made captain. He is a World war veteran, wears the Purple Heart medal for injuries received during the Argonne drive.

He is native of Newark, N. J. Private First Class Robert J. Rabuck, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles G. Rabuck, 2610 Sixth avenue, is taking a course as an airplane mechanic at Kessler field, Biloxi, Miss. He is attending the B-24 Liberator bomber school and is expected to graduate next week after weeks' intensive training. After graduates he will be 17, ready for duty wherever the big Liberators operate. in he Private First Class William Ernest Herman, son of Mr.

and Mrs. William C. Herman, 206 Second avenue, South Lakemont, graduated yesterday from the gundepartment of the armored force school at Fort Knox, Ky. He is one of the men trained to become armorers and gun mechanics for the lightning-fast, accurate-shooting divisions that make up the American forces. During his training he learned repair and maintenance of all guns used in the armored forces up to and including the big 75 mm.

cannon which are mounted on medium tanks and half tracks. Second Class Seaman Ralph Means, son of Mrs. 'Helen Means, Altoona, has been granted a leave following completion of his basic training at the naval training station at Sampson, N. Y. Corporal Guy D.

Hollen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hollen, 604 Sixth street, Bellwood, was graduated yesterday from the Fort Knox. armored force tank department school.

He is a skilled tank mechanic trained to keep the big General Shermans, General Grants and their little brothers, the light tanks, roaring into combat. Paul Jablonski, former Duncansville filling station proprietor, and veteran of World war No. I. who was inducted last October 17 to serve in the army and serving at Fort near Portsmouth. N.

has been discharged from the army on account of over-age. He will take a defense job at the Portsmouth navy yard. Let's Talk Plain English! Our store simply must be cleared of Spring and Summer Dresses, Suits and Coats this week. It Makes No Sense Merchandise is worth more than money in the bank these days but we need the room for our Fall opening. Summer Dresses 8.95 Formerly to 19.95 Spring Suits 19.95 Formerly to 35.00 Spring Coats 28.95 Formerly to 45.00 Our Store Closes This Saturday Night for the usual one week vacation The coolest spot in town! Our Air conditioned store.

1432 ELEVENTH AVE. "One Day Nearer Victory".