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Show PAGE-'EIGHT'I PROVO - (UTAH) DAItY- HERALD,- THURSDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1942 American Bombors Dack Up British Burma Offensive NEW .DELHI, Dec. 24 , UJ American bombera are backing up the British offensive in northwestern northwest-ern Burma with heavy raids on vital Japanese bases, it was re-'vealed re-'vealed today. Anglo-American air raids this week have hit almost every major Japanese air base in Burma, from Lashio to Rangoon, it was said. Although the American raids were all made in daylight, the U. S. army i communique said only two Japanese fighters were encountered en-countered in three days, indicating indicat-ing that the enemy air strength in Burma, had been diverted elsewhere. else-where. As allied air forces continued Rwpeni no- attacks aeainst Japa nese objectives, it was recalled that a year ago yesteraay Japanese Japa-nese forces first attacked Rangoon. Ran-goon. This week American bombers bomb-ers raided three times the Minga-ladon Minga-ladon airdrome at Rangoon from which Japanese bombers may be taking off for the nuisance raids on Calcutta. With Rangoon the most impor tant supply port for the Japanese forces in Burma, the American bom bine of docks there was re garded here as certain to affect Japanese resistance in uie Aranan (northwestern) section of Burma. Against that area Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell's ground forces are believe to plan an offensive, a cautiously worded announcement having been made last Saturday Our Boys In the War, (If zp nave any news snout son, brother or fattier la tne armed force, the Daily Herald iroold like to print It. Send It In.) PAYSON Mr. and Mrs, Sid Coray received word this week from the government that their son. Max Coray had arrived safely safe-ly at his destination in the Pacific. He is with the paratroops. Another son of Mr. and Mrs, Coray, Gene Coray has been advanced ad-vanced to seaman first class in the U. S. Navy. He was wounded slightly in the raid on Pearl Harbor Har-bor and was for some time on repair ship. He has been transferred trans-ferred to another ship some glace in the Pacific. Twenty-One Die As Landslide Hits Bus Mr. and Mrs. Oliver D. Johnson have received word that their son-in-law, Milton R. Knight, has been promoted to the rank of captain. Captain Knight is an in structor in bombardiering in San Angelo, Texas. He is a, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Knight "of Hinckley, Utah, and formerly attended at-tended the B. Y. U. His wife, the former Melba Johnson, and their, family, live at San Angelo. f if f 'i , , 1 -.,''- t -n- ' 'r i 1 1 1 1 - minor mMtlfflT - " ' ' JJ fVy Telephoto) Twenty-one out of 24 homegoing war workers were killed when a wall of rock and dirt 100 feet high, loosened by thawing snow and ice, piunged onto this loaded bus near Aliqmppa, Pa. A highway guard rau at iei prevented tne uus irom toppung oowu a 30-ioot emuauaarient upon rauroau ucks. that some units had advanced into Burma toward the port of Akyab. American bombing: of railroads, it was said, wttl slow down Japanese Japa-nese reinforcement of vulnerable points along the extensive Indo-Burma Indo-Burma frontier. We Wish To Extend the Season's Greetings .... and a Prosperous New Yearl CtAUDIH FUNERAL HOME 210 NORTH UNIV. AVE. PHONE 74 tZl. AIiIm Conodian Kittyhawks keep constant CyeS Of AlOSKa vigi oyef inowy Alaskan peaks. r , " - Jy ldr J :"; -: 435v .l7 A. American Potash Buys Interests of Utah agnesium SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 24 C.E) The American Potash company has taken over the interests of the Utah Magnesium company near Thompsons, according to an announcement in Washington, D. C. which promised a giant new industrial development for Utah. The transfer, involving more than 100,000 acres of land in Grand county, was made with the acquiescence of the Defense Plant corporation. The potash company will begin immediate development of the property as a private enterprise enter-prise without government aid. The department of the interior has yet to approve the transaction but Washington sources, including Sen. Abe Murdock, believed the plan would go through unopposed. Approval of the Utah state pu-licity pu-licity and industrial development committee has already been re ceived. The state has been assured that the new firm would begin sinking two 3000-foot shafts into the ore-bearing area. CliniSTf.lAS (Continued from Page One) vails at the Berg parties. The attendance was perhaps the greatest great-est in the history of the event. For the past few nights, carol ling groups from the schools and churches have been active, and many groups have visited the sick and the aged. The Red Cross and civic clubs have seen to it that the soldiers at Pleasant Grove and Camp Williams Wil-liams are properly feted. With the junior chamber of commerce leading out, - a Christmas party was staged Wednesday night at tamp Williams. Provo firemen, following their traditional custom, have repaired and repainted thousands of toys during the past few weeks, and these have been turned over to the LDS and other churrhes for dis tribution to needy children. The merchants furnished the paint, and the firemen, under di rection of Chief Earl Finlayson, have spent long hours touching up me toys. ah stores, banks, government buildings and other offices will h closed Christmas day. The stores generally have agreed to close on Saturday also. Due to the holiday, the Daily Herald will not be issued on Fri day. Many automobiles in England are equipped with rubber fenders ine Eswiss uonreaeration was formed on Aug. X, 1291. t l - ' ' Perhaps it's the candle that glows in your window . . a sprig of holly on your lapel . . . a bright star shining on the top of an evergreen j tree ... a child's happy laughter at the sight of a new toy ... a letter from overseas ... a gift that bears a message of thoughtf ulness ... a sincere, warm, friendly handclasp ... whatever it is that gives it expression, let us nurture anf cherish the spirit of Christmas in our hearts THIS year of all years. This is our Yuletide wish for you. IBounfmn ue( Supp tjj Compmj Salt Lake Ogden Provo Serving Twenty-three Utah Communities WkattyouBuifWitk WAR BONDS The ordinary machine gun is to cumbersome for our Marines, especially espe-cially for parachute troops. So the Marines have adopted new models of the Beisinf sub-machine gun. p. .45-caliber weapon. (Pedestrian Hit At Intersection Seymour C Simenson, 29, or 2S5 South First East, suffered a broken leg when struck by a car driven by Edwin C. Zabel, 20, of 608 East Fifth South, Wednes day night at University avenue and Center streets. f According to police reports, Simenson, an employe at the Geneva Works, was struck by the northbound Zabel car as he was crossing the intersection on the north side of Center. He was taken to the Utah Valley hospital. The new grun used by the para troops is a compact model with a pistol grip and a steel-frame stock which folds out of the way when hot in use. You can help buy these for our Boys in the Solomons and elsewhere with your purchase of War Bonds. Join the Payroll Savings Sav-ings Plan and lei's "Top that ten percent by New Year's." V. S. Treasury Department WAGE RAISE ORDERED WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 U.P- The war labor board unanimous ly ordered a S5 weekly wage in crease for approximately 3,000 New York newspaper deliveryjoen wnose strike last week tied up ac livery of 10 newspapers for three days. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION FOR RENT FURNISHED FURNISHED sleeping room. 320 East 1st North. d31 LOST CAMEO bracelet between 329 East 5th North apd Firmage's. Re turn to above address for re ward. d24 HELP WANTED FEMALE TWO waitresses. $80 month, room and board. Rio Grande Lunch Room, Thistle, Utah. Mrs. Mildred Mil-dred Johnson. d28 WANTED RIDE for four to Thompson or Moab, before Wednesday. Phone 030J2. d28 Iowa farmers need 1,300,000 bushels of corn for seed alone every spring. May you enjoy the Chrittmat Season to its fullest extent . . . And may the New Year be pne of usefulneac, Happiness, Hap-piness, and Success. CARLSON'S f Sporting Goods 112 No. Univ. Ave. . Phone 82 0. m 0. 0. ALL THE EMPLOYEES OF i FIRMAGE'S Join in Wishing You a MERRY CHRISTMAS ... and want $2 you to know it's been a pleasure to H serve you this busy Christmas season. ret "nun nc ic timing ti juicu ioj uuu- S dav. We believe you'll ajrree our boys, and girls here at Firmage's 28 deserve a little rest. SB STORE HOURS: FIRMAGE'S WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 .1' I '0. m 0 0. 0. 0 '0 '0 0 Jk. s 53. 2 H n MOnDAY . . . DECEMBER 28 12 noon 'till 9 p. n. THE REST OF THE WEEK Store Hours Will Be 10 A. .'TILL 6:30 P. M. STARTING MONDAY . . JAN. 4 Store Hours Will Be 10 A.M. toGP.n With Monday Night Shopping DISCONTINUED j EnnY cimisTuAs and HAPPY JEW YEAO I s i 2 8 B sa B B 6 f Si 2& i i i 3 B B B 3 V |