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Show 111 . . ..- . German PldtNow Revedledfib Seize London Last Christmas II V, r-r " "l l "si STORE HOURS: If : I OSsfi SJWt A'l-; MONDAY ---12 Noon to 8 P. BL I AT 75.. 'S ' OtherDays.-.iOa.m.toep.m.. SV C MJ,f 1 4 Editor! Note: One of the most; unagnf v-; ""novrMt-eanbe - toldj stories released after the e$d of the 1 war to Europe was the plot ; by the Germans to seize Lon- don last Christmas trhen the ; world.thought the Nazis were . ' practically knocked! out In i the following exclusive dis-patch. dis-patch. United Press Corres-, Corres-, pondent - John B. McDermott ' reveals the details xi the plot as told to him by the American Amer-ican officers who nipped it ; in the bud. By John B; MCDERMOTT United Press Correspondent 18TH AIRBORNE CORPS HQ., Belgium, Dec. 23 1944 (delayed by censor) (U.R) D-day for the invasion of England was Dec. 16, the code word , was- i bans' drel (three) and gustav vfer (four), and the attacking army Included 75,000. prisoners of war. airborne troops, and seaborne infantry. ' But the invasion from within the most fantastic of all Nazi schemes never began because two American intelligence officers of-ficers discovered the enemy plans. The officers. Capt. Frank M. Brandstetter. New York City, and Capt Joseph L. Hoelzl,: Louisville, Ky.. were awarded bronze stars for their work. As they outlined the plot to me, the Germans first planned the Invasion for Christmas eve, be cause they called the British and Americans "sentimental fools who would be celebrating and "never would dream of an attack then. However, D-day was changed to Dec. 18 to coincide with Field Marshal Karl Von Bundstedt's Ardennes offensive which began that dav. The Germans' planned to seize British tanks , and planes, then , move on to capture. London Within 36 hours, they expected airborne reinforcements from Holland. Seaborne troops would be standing by on Heligoland Bight to provide reinforcements. "It was so fantastic at first we thought we were losing our minds." Hoelzl said. The prison break was to be staged at Devizes prison, 100 miles west of London.1 The Germans Ger-mans planned to seize the prison arsenal, establish key road blocks. cut communications, and storm two nearby hospitals. At tbejhos-pitals tbejhos-pitals they expected to take fnor supplies and motor "transport. Then they would launch lightning attack on three airfields and the bivouac area of the Brit ish 11th Armored division which had 2,000 tanks parked nearby. Within four hours the Germans hoped to be attacking London with British tanks and planes to fulfill der fuehrer's fondest dream. However, the plot -was discov ered 'when 10 prisoners escaped from Devizes, made a 48 hour reconnaissance, and returned to give themselves up voluntarily. The men were cross-examined, and the plans came to light. The plot couapsea entirely when 28 leaders were seized. Elder Statesmen Of Japan Confer On War Outlook By UNITED PRESS The elder statesmen of Japan conferred with Premier Admiral Baron Kantaro Suzuki and Fore lgn Minister ShigenoH Togo Thursday afternoon. Tokyo radio reported in a broadcast recorded by United Press. San Francisco. Premier Suzuki presented a formal report on the European situation.' Afterward, a "lengthy and frank exchange of views took place," the Japanese radio said. The conference at the premier's residence occurred only a few hours after the mightiest armada of B-29s ever assembled struck a heavy blow at Japanese industry. The government also called leaders of various patriotic organizations or-ganizations to the premier's residence resi-dence Thursday afternoon "and explained to them the systems and guiding principles of the national na-tional volunteer corps.": Japanese propaganda broadcasts broad-casts reported formation of such a corps to defend the home islands is-lands against predicted Allied invasion. in-vasion. "The meeting was marked by the pledge of all the national movement leaders to give their whole-hearted support towards the organization of the proposed volunteer corps," the enemy broadcast said.. Chinese Kill 30,000 Japs CHUNGKING. May 11 CLUD Chinese troops killed approximately approx-imately 30,000 Japanese during the past 10 days in cracking the enemy lines in Hunan Provinces, it was disclosed today. The heaviest Japanese losae occurred in western Hunan Province, Prov-ince, where the Chinese eliminated elim-inated the threat to the American Amer-ican air base at Chlhkiang and hammered the enemy forces back another nine miles, yesterday A Chinese communique said the Japanese were retreating along tne Hunan front before the Chinese Chi-nese counteroffer ve launched two days ago when the Japanese had reached a point 250n)iles southeast of Chungking. ;-- Arizona Village Tops Bond Quota SHOWLOW, Ariz., May 11 U.R This village today had the distinction dis-tinction of being the first community com-munity in Arizona and: possibly In the nation of exceeding its quota in the still-to-be-started Seventh War Loan drive. Showlow, which was founded and received its odd name on the basis of a card game, knows a good bet when- it sees it The approximately ap-proximately 500 inhabitants bought 15,250 in series "V bonds, nearly three -times its quota. Senators Suggest Gl Bill Changes WASHINGTON, May 10 (U.R) G. L Bill provisions for business loans and education were marked down for special scrutiny in the senate's re-examination of the veterans nroeram Thursday. Finance Committee Chairman Walter F. George, D., Ga., told reporters he thought: 1. The government should stand ready to guarantee much more than $2,000 of a loan obtained by a veteran to Start in business. 2. Educational opportunities should be extended to veterans over 24 years of age. Bus Driver Runs Campaign On Job OMAHA. Neb. UJ9 Driving a city bus and campaigning for city commissioner is a double job for one man, but E. E. Harrington simplified matters by combining the two. Harrington stops his bus in the middle of his route, arises, faces his passengers, and delivers a short campaign speech. "I want to set ahead," Harrina ton says. "I'd like to chance ray job after running busses for 20 years. I can promise you If you vote for me in the primaries and in the election, I'll make you as good a commissioner as have been a motorman. Some passengers gasp with sur . 1 , m . ,.ti ' ways a rippic oi applause loupwi his closing sentence: "Friends, I thank- youJ- - Then, Harrington passes out cards bearing his picture and slogan: "Elect E. E. Harrington for City Commissioner.' Omaha i resident 37 years. Eligible Eifi cient Honest." Congressmen To Get $2,500 Raise To Be Tax-Exempt WASHINGTON, May 11 U.R House members were virtually assured today of a $2,500 tax-exempt tax-exempt allowance for the year beginning next July 1. The proposal .approved by the house after six hours of turbulent debate, yesterday was the first effective move taken in. response to recent mounting pressure for action to help congressmen handle their personal financial problems. Although the item, totaling $1,- 642,500 for 435 members, still must be approved by the senate, each house traditionally avoids interference in the financial or organizational affairs of the otner. The senators might include a similar allowance for them selves. A RUGS& UPHOLSTERY Shampooed and Mothproofed Bight In your own home. NO FUSS - NO MESS Latest machine methods, . Avoid the rush PHONE 1487 i -Gee. Jack Mayberry Time To Apply For Cutworm Bait Early evening is the best time to apply bait for cutworm, ac cording to Clarence D Ashton, assistant county agent. AHkAinrh ..lm.TH I to humans and livestock, the fol lowing mixture makes exceptionally exception-ally potent cutworm bait: 25 pounds bran, one pint sodium arsenite or one pound sodium fluosilicate and one gallon water. Mix poison into water, moisten bran with poison solution, and finally, mix thoroughly so bran is wet entirely through. If this mixture contacts plants, serious burns will result, so application ap-plication should be made directly on the soil; and lightly around plants, Mr. .Ashton said. ;, 7 AVAILABLE STILL Flowering Shrubs Columnar and Low ' "Growing EVERGREENS Shade Trees A Limited Number of -POLYANTHA . ROSES Wildwood Hollow Farm NiiVsery I LAKE VIEW, About 4 Milei Northwest' of Provo ; . PHONE PKOVO all-Rl Callie Hales-Chrls Jeppesenj v ri wr furs j sryyr i i i II VM IfM&l- M iJVm ill SS lllMll Htf w Yll it I M 'jrtr MESSES rta,; ill if ism. Easiasis- J ! UN f ur saesrs have een ooh-irig and ah-ing ever since they arrived! f I l : I sffi Such styles those cool cap sleeves and proud, broad shoulders ; those l . ' V ' jf I graceful swaying skirts. Such colors even fruits and flowers codM be , I I j , envious- And such lovely fabrics all kinds of rayons and cottons I fa I M 1 ZJMF. - 'ypV W I t V I I 1 f : V...V I f I f K if i 1 t Iff I?f 11 f& . m m ins m i s iiu mm m :-r s m . w-Ty,"'s j a-'' si f sri &r wtmwz m wnmr .in a v- W .fSJJ . IW its mA- i, V . .1 2. 1 1 I l V-mJLJ 1 till g 11 illii 3 f.flf iil I I I- mmk. W m - m.j 1 w ' I t-s . . rr. . V m ,12, 111 lllflil 1 zj . "V lif RAY0N JERSEYS & RAYN CREPES Grace- P ?Of1h l f 'd V JLJ iS.Tin ful, flattering, and so colorful! Styles to be worn j)QD I Ta"rXlinS' nn night Fresh white eyelet " J j ssssss m . mm iiai f ma lift iMIt f I 1, Bi m rrliL Fi, I " ' iiJLI itim'tlTI H' est coUection! (Ck,pl, too!) Full skirts, tiny waists, 2 W I f SUN-RIPENED COLORS IN RAYONS Crisp spun rayons beautifully tailored with frosty white embroidery. em-broidery. Lovely Prints, skillfully, softly draped. STRIPES AND CHECKS IN COTTON Our crisp- est collection ! (Cool, too !) Full skirts, tiny waists, and girlish round or square necklines. Tailored seersuckers. seer-suckers. MERRY MORNING COTTON FLORALS j They help start the day off right. Flower-garden prints that button down the front, and easy, full skirted styles. 4 fa L g!2 O HANOKtRCHIIFS' You'll never hear mothr complain,' f-vn, I've lost my handkerchief!" If he's carrying; one r. " wn r-enneya. even 'the moat abaentramded of mothers moth-ers treasure them. . . . They're that, pretty f. 45 to .4, J SPRING SKIRTS Is Mother the blouse and sweater type? Then give her a skirt to add to her wardrobe ward-robe of m i x - a n d -' SMii welcome a pleated rayon jersey or! gabardine in the new, vSprins colors t $3.98 A CHECK LIST OF GIFTS - MOTHER WILL ENJOY HOUSES ."Oh, that's aomethfnc I mlways- need," i 'Mother's remark fwhea she opens the oackaee to find one S of our tailored, pleat ed or dreuy sheer blouses! .$2.98 LEATHER HANDIAGS "They carry every-) every-) thing in them but the . r kitchen sink.- is the Gsnal male remark aboaf women and their handbacsl No matter mother will be showing,1 ' off the iaside tool They're fully) -lined and fitted! $48. A. SHEER HOSE ' Wall admit hosiery isn't tne most ng- ' . mm. 1 M . mai giit n .tne www, but no one. can deny it s tne moss w- . ww . - m t nu (jmiI of mheer jBose ia the newest shades! n mm TAP" REDROOM SLIPPERS When yea art herl what she wants, does she say. "On, I really don't need ny th:il" ThM hare's, remind yon of oar suppers, ane u dote on a pair in her faVontev Ishade! $1.93.52.29 V ' n 4: PLAY SUITS Are yon ever called upon to say. Oh, that's my mother not rmy sister! Then 'shell appreciate a floral play suit in rayon crepe. Flared shorts with matching shifts to turn them into dresses, DICKEYS Give herjerersl new" costumes this May! Irs done bjr way of dickeys! Now mother can match her suits to Wmadi Ruffled .i iCbn 'lar ttm emininet air or simple styles to make her .feel crisply tailored! f 1.49 $L98 O PA M RAYON SLAPS V Mother won't say? ua, now wny am von -do that?" when yon give her a rayon sup! it s piam as oay kvoi did it because iyott want her to have nice things :. . . and something shell be surei to usei.fiMbtf FIGURINES BOQKENDS -rfc . . . . . ' Motners anscinsniy appreciate gilts, the whole family can enjoy! en-joy! That meana reprodnctton os Hummel Pirarinea and Boofcends! Attractive de-' Signs hand painted bring; gasps of admiration front grand-i rnotherdown ta Iks yormgstcrsJ $1J)9 $2.98 - rr mm. .1 im HOUSECOATS u Mother may do aomef visiting this summer; so many famines are scattered thesej days! A tayon gab4 ardiae housecoat in ai" wraparound style is nice for trav- j clera or staytt4iomesl Populazl .colors piped in white Satin. $9.90 I j il .. ' RAYON SCARPS i Are Mdther's ungs only i . too yonne to go i Lsnopptngr Tnei Father's kb! He may' not seed the kids advice, but -si they were, old enough to jio-h they'd choose a scarf in a printj er solid color! 9Sc $l.9 $1.9 ii 1 1 JS. |