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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1943 THE JO'JENAL, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA PAGE TITS Churchill Warns Italy, Time To Surrender War Will Be Pressed Until New Italian Government Hakes Move to Cease Fighting London, July 27. (UP) Prime Minister Churchill warned Italy to day that she will be invaded ana 'seared, scarred and blackened from one end to the other" unless she surrenders unconditionally immeU iately. Churchill acknowledged that it might take the new Italian govern ment under Marshal Fietro Badog lio some time to make up its mind of withdrawing from the war ana said it would be the allies' task in the meantime to let the Italians "stew in their own juice for a bit and hot up the fire to utmost in order to accelerate the process." He hinted strongly that further developments might come at any time with chances good that he might be able to make a further il luminating statement next week. Britain and the United States will make no attempt to exert in fluence cn the Italian government except through the pressure of "re lentless war," he said. Churchill made only brief refer ences during his 36-minute speech to Germany, but did assert that Ger man hopes of turning the tide ot war through their submarine cam paign were "sinking as fast as their U-boats themselves." The forecast that the whole nazi outlook on war would be disturbed and broken by the events progress ing in Italy with "the overthrow and casting down in shame of the first of the distators and aggressor war lords striking he death knell of impending doom in the tars of those who remain." The Prime Minister said the allies hoped to obtain surrender of ail Italy at one time rather than piece meal and also to have the Anglo American armies enter the country as 'resouvrs" rather than "tyrants ' who would have to police the land. The allied armies already at the portals of the Italian-mainland, he said, can bring "if the people so de cide relief from war and freedom from servitude and, after an inter val, a respectable place in the new and rescued Europe." Britain is acting in concert with the United States, Churchill said, and he peronally is in daily contact with President Roosevelt. Russia is being kept regularly informed of the decisions, he added. Churchill received one of his great est ovations from Commons when he entered the chamber, smiling broadly, at the end of the question period. The speech was interrupted fre quently by cheers and laughter ana another ovation followed at the end. Every seat in the chamber was fill ed and all galleries packed. Mrs. Churchill sat in the distinguished Etrangers' gallery and high United States officials and diplomats from many other countries also were present. More Points Demanded Washington, July 28. (UP) Gro cery shoppers, beginning Aug 1, will have to give up three ration points more per pound for seven frozen foods fruits, berries, green beans, lima beans, cut corn, peas and spin ach and one point more per pound for tomato juice. The new point values, announced today by the Office of Price Admin istration, will apply to blue stamps R, S and T w hich become valid Aug. 1. Ther were no point value chang es in such Tegular canned foods as corn, beans and peas. The validity period of blue stamps R, S and T will be from Aug. l through Sept. 20. Originally a ser ies of three stamps was valid only for a month but more recently the OPA has been allowing a one-week overlap period. This overlap now is extended to three weeks. The point values of frozen fruit juices in the NEO table are cut from one third to one half. - I Truck is Burned Tuesday Albert Ulrich, one of the young larmers of west of the city, was hauling oats to the Cullon ele vator and last evening ou the return j trip from the elevator to the farm JffroT Moritz of near Nehawka the truck caught fire. The fire was wan a business visitor at the Avoca aiscovered by Mr. Ulrich about a elevator. Archbishop Is Mentioned As Likely Go-between Et. Bev. Francis J. Spellman of New York, Now in Europe Named in Peace Feelers Loudon, July 2S. (UP) Arch bishop Fiancis J. Spellman of New York, frequently mentioned as a pos sible go-between for peace negotia tions between Italy and the allies, cancelled all remaining engagements in South Africa today and took off from Pretoria by plane for an un disclosed northern destination. Spellman's sudden departure from South Africa, where he was visit ing following a tour of American army camps in North Africa and the middle east, coincided with grow ing reports that preliminary discus sions looking toward a separate peace for Italy already have begun at Vatican City. However, authoritative British quarters said that up to noon to day (6 A. M., ewt), the Italian gov ernment had made no formal peace approaches to the allies and no diplomatic contact had been estab lished between the warring govern ments. Prime Minister Churchill told Commons that he and President Koosevelt had received no formal reply to their joint call two weeks ago to the Haitian people to capitu late 'unless the disappearance of Mussolini is to be considered as his own reply to it." Harvesting in West Carl O. Zaiser, with his combine outfit, and Tom Ilallstrom and Lee Hauptman, as assistants, departea for Sidney, Nebraska, this week. They have the contract for harvest ing a large eection of wheat. Mjb. Anna Maris Sailing was as sisting in the McDonald store the past week. Mrs. P. S. Krink, of Malvern, la., wife of a former Murdock banker, was visiting in Avoca with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alwine ot Omaha, were in Avoca to spend the week end with Mr. and Mrs. William Gollner. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morley, of Kearney, were visiting over the week ;nd in Avoca with relatives. Mr. Morley represents the Steckley seed company in his part of the state. Mesdames J. J. Culleu, Mrs. Carl Zaiser, ct' Avoca, and Mrs. J. C. Rauth, of Mauley, were at Lincoln the past week to attend a reception for Mru Marcelles Angelo, of New York, national president of the Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Fred Leuhart and daughter, of Waverly, were visiting with friends in Avoca Monday. Mrs. Hilbert Nutzman was taken to the St. Mary's hospital at Ne braska City, where she was under observation and given treatment. Charkv Stutt, student at the Uni versity ot Nebraska, was home for a week end visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hairy Stutt. Dr. J. W. Breudel was a visitor in Lincoln last Tuesday. He was ac companied by Mrs. lirendel. Mr. and Mr. Edward Morley were visiting and looking after business in Nebraska City on Thursday of last week. Supt. Clair Wilbur, of the Avoca schools, had the pleasure of a visit from his parents, last week. They reside at Tarkio, Ho. Clarence N orris, who reside on the farm formerly occupied by Fred Nor ris, has a very large flock of turkeys. There are 2,500 on range and 500 that ar" kept near the home. Mrs. Eddie Habel and daughter of Louisville, were visiting over the week end at the home of Mrs. Louise Stovall. mile south of the elevator and he made a desperate effort to put out the fire but to no avail. The Platts mouth fire department was called and with Sheriff Joe Mrasek respond ed but the fire had gained too much headway The firemen were able to save the back tires and the box of the truck. There was no insurance on the vehicle. Japanese At Munda Resisting To Be Exterminated American Jungle Troops Gradual ly Hack Way Through Defenses of Important Base Three Nebraskans Dead Americans in Phillippines London, July 28. (UP) Radio Berlin today broadcast a Japanese communique describing bitter fight ing between American troops and the Japanese occupation forces on Mindanao Island, southernmost of the Philippines, exchange telegraph reported. The Japanese communique said the greater part of the American forces had been wiped out but that Washington, July 28, (UP) Three Nebraskans were included on a new list, released by the war de partment today, of names of addi tional U. S. soldiers who have died of disease -in Japanese prison camps. The names were provided by the International Red Cross. The Nebraskans are: Pfc. Martini M. Carter mother, Mrs. Nora Batchler, Gering. Pfc. Max D. Lockhart mother, Mrs. Retta Lockhart, Tekamah. Pvt. Raymond (1. Stanton moth er, Mrs. Ida E. Stanton, Republican City. Continue Bombing Attacks On Jap base At Kiska Pre Invasion Softening Up of the Japanese-Held Base Off Alaska Coast Allied Headquarters Southwest Pacific, July 28. (UP) American jungle troops advanced yard-by-yard today through the strong Japanese defenses around Munda, major enemy base on New Georgia Island. Passing Tetere, coastal village 2,- 100 yards east of the Munda air strip, the soldiers and marines at tacked enemy positions which had been pounded with 35 tons of bombs by allied planes Tuesday. Gen. Douglas MacArthur's spokes man said the enemy defenses, be ing held to the death by units ot the Japanese garrison, consisted oi widely dispersed clusters of dugouts, gunpits and pillboxes that must be overcome one by one. Exact details of the fighting lines were not clear. The American troops had some light tanks in ac tion and were being aided by daily air attacks but reports to headquar ters did not anticipate any quick decisiion. The spokesman said the defenses were tougher than those erected by the Japanese in trying to hold Buna, on the north New Guinea coast, last January. In Newr Guinea, a new bombing record was set for the second straight day when Liberators and Mitchells, in seven attacks, dropped 123 tons of explosives in 40 minutes on vil lages in the Salamaua area, touch ing off big fires and scoring direct hits on gun positions, a bridge, en emy barracks and a wireless sta tion. Dense smoke obscured the targets even before the planes cleared out and big explosions occurred at sev eral points. Northeast of Mt. Tambu, where American and Australian ground troops were fighting toward Komiatum, on the trail toward Sala maua, sharp patrol clashes continu ed. Other planes raided Lae, enemy base farther up on the northeast New Guinea coast, hitting at barge concentrations and supply dump areas. "Slightly Warmer" Seen "Slightly warmer" weather was forecast for Nebraska today, but the forecast added there would be little change in temperatures tonight. No rain was reported in the state mopping up operations still were in j yesterday, but temperatures dropped progress Tokyo previously has broadcast reports of activity in the Philippines against still groups of troops. resisting Hears from England Mrs. Philip Keil and Mrs. Otto Wohlfart'n have received word from their son and brother. Tech. Sgt. Phillip Keil. Jr., yesterday and were pleased to hear from him. He is still stationed in England, where he has spent the past several months ana likes it fine. He receives his mail regularly and also a cablegram from the mother the past week. Observe Anniversary Sundaj was tne iorty-fifth wed ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kroehler and in honor of the event enjoyed a dinner at the wayside inn of Louis Naeve, south of the city, the dinner being ar ranged by Mrs. Naeve. Mrs. Elizabeth Cavendr, an old friend, wa3 a guest of the anniversary dinner. 10 degrees from the highs of the previous day. It was hottest at Val entine, 1)3 degrees, while the low reading was 59 at Sidney. Ranges showed Lincoln 91-74; Cmaha 89-73; North Tlatte S-2-69 and Valentine 93-68. Visited Here Over Night Frank L. Ozbun, of Des Moines. I.a, was an over night visitor at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs, while enroutc from Des Moines to Grand Island, where ho was to look after business. Mr. Ozbun is the son of a brother cf Mrs. Eriggs', and has often visit ed here. Visiting in the West Washington, July 27. (UP) Con tinuing their pre-invasion soften ing up campaign, American airmen bombed Japanese-held Kiska eleven times on Sunday and early Monday shortly alter other U. S. planes had blasted the Japanese on Wake Island. The Wake Island raid occurred Saturday, Island time, and was car ried out by tour-motored army Lib erator bombers. Thirty Japanese Zeros intercepted the big bombers before they reached the island, but the Ameiicans shot down nine Zeros, probably destroyed four others, and damaged five more. When the liberators reached the island, they met additional enemy lighters and heavy anti-aircraft fire. A navy communique said that "in spiti of the opposition the Unit ed States bombers scored many hits i.nd caused large explosions on the runway " One U. S. plane was lost. Ten o;' the latest attacks on Kiska were carried out Sunday, the 11th, shortly after midnight Monday. Runway and anti-aircraft posi tions wore the main objective and hits were scored on those strategic areas. These attacks raised to 41 the number of bombings on Kiska this -month. In addition, there were seven surface bombardments of enemy po sitions there. Goes to Falls City County Attorney Walter H. Smith departed this morning for Flails City, i eing called there to look after some legal matters. SWISS MAY OPEN PEACE (Clip these instructions for future reference.) Public Air Raid Warning Signals WHEN Air raids probable. are V5 YOU HEAR Two-minute steady blast of whistle, or other similar audible signal. i (BLUE WABNING) ; Raiders are near. Intermittent warbling, or short blasts of whistle, or other similar audible signal. L (RED WABNING) V ' Raiders pass, but may return. Two-minute steady blast of whistle, or other similar audible signal. L (BLUE WABNING) Raiders are gone, danger is past. No whistle, no siren. Street light come on. (WHITE WABNING) YOU DO AS FOLLOWS: If a member ot the Civilian Defense forces, you remain at or proceed to your post Blackout your home, building, and non essential lights. Turn out street lights, except traffic tights, if shielded from sky glow. If operating a motor vehicle or street car, you proceed at reduced speed with caution and low beam lights. If a worker, you remain at your job. If a Civilian Defense worker, remain at your post. Blackout all lights. If operating a street car or bus, stop; passengers take shelter or disperse. If operating a car, stop, park at curb, turn out your lights. Take shelter. If a member of the Civilian Defense forces, you remain at your post. The blackout of your home, building, and non-essential lights continues. Only traffic lights go on, if shielded from sky glow. If operating a motor vehicle or street car, you may resume travel at reduced speed with caution and low beam lights. If a worker, you resume your job. Every one moves with caution. If a member of the Civilian Defense forces, remain ON DUTY UNTIL DIS MISSED. The blackout ends; all lights may be turned on. THE SIGNALS MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THE ORDER LISTED ABOVE. Should the enemy ar rive suddenly overhead, the "red warning" signal would precede the "blue warning" signal. A "blue" warning signal will always follow a "red" warning signal. Discuss these signals with your friends so that yon will recognize them and know their meaning. Emergency vehicles should be properly marked so that they may be identified by air raid wardens and police. In case of daytime air raids, the same instructions apply except for blackout provisions. Obey orders aud instructions of police and Civilian Defense authorities. Approved, Commanding General, Seventh Service Command, Omaha, Nebraska. Director, Seventh Defense Region 0. C. D. President on Air 8:30 P.M. Washington, July 28. (UP) President Roosevelt will deliver a speech of major importance at 8:30 P. M., ewt, tonight, over all broad casting networks. Mr. Roosevelt told his press con ference yeterday that the address would be about the war. Asked if he meant the home front or the battle fronts, he said there was only one front and that includes all war ef forts at home and abroad. Writes from Washington Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Kalina depart ed last evening for Omaha and from where they departed for the Pacific northwest. They are going to Bing tn, Washington, to visit their daugh ter, Mrs. Newell Pollard, and family, as Mrs. Pollard has not been in the best of health for some time and has been undergoing hospitalization recently. Buy War Bonds Writes from Africa Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bajeck have received a most interesting: letter lrom the ii- son, Cpl. Donald K. John-s-on, who has been in North Africa for the past year. Ho is feeling fine aud has a great experience in the army ai.d likes the service a great deal. Buy War Bonis London, July 27, (UP) The diplomatic correspondent of the Bri tish Press association, sometimes regarded as close to the foreign of fice, said today that it would cause no surprise, it the first official peace overture from Italy were put out within the next 48 hours thru Switzerland. Richard Soenruchsen is enjoying a short outing in the cool of the Colo rado Rockies, being a guest of Ray mond Larson, Jr., at Colorado Springs, where Maj. R. J. Larson is now making his home. He is en joying the outing very much. Methodist Choir Notice fVlsfSHaf a ? rv- v ., jt'i;-..'. ; ' - 1 r The ! choirs of the Methodist church will meet for rehearsal on Thursday evening, the junior choir at 7:30 and the senior choir at S o'clock. For Missouri Improvement Omaha, (UP) Rep. Carl T. Cur tis, R., representing Negraska's first district yesterday had added his voice to the clamor for complete development of the Missouri river and its tributaries. Curtis told a group of city, army and civilian officials at a luncheon that "no other river in the country has such possibilities, but the Mis souri is far behind other rivers in development." Curtis said that the development of the river, should be basin-wide, including the main stem and all its tributaries, and should be made for a multiple purpose irrigation, pow er, flood control and navigation. Among the river men present at the meeting were Col. Lewis A. Pick, the army's river division engineer: Col. O. G. Hoaas, district engineer, and T. F. Naughtin, chairman of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce waterways committee. a new lease on Summer a new look towards Fall Now, when you're so ready for something new in your wardrobe! 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