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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER WEEKLY TOUR OF DUTY: Aboard a navy patrol plane over the South Atlantic (delayed) : Some men are more fortunate than others. Some men are richer than many. Some men stay in love longer than most and most men never experience the wallop that goes with being at the bow-guof a Navy patrol plane (a PBY) a few feet over the submarine-infeste- d South Atlantic. n " v How even a veteran bombardier can keep his eyes open or focused on a target out there in the open bow with the fierce wind blinding and bayonneting him is something I do not savvy . . . The powerful gun kicks the way Joe Louis punches and shakes you violently the way Lew Fields shook Joe Weber . . . At any rate, there you are out there under the huge propellers several feet ahead of the pilot alone . . . Except for the hurricane-tempo- d wind and perhaps a Nazi sub hiding below. I was reminded of the time Senator Holman of Oregon and Senator Chandler of Kentucky flew to the Aleutians through heavy fog and storm most of the way. And picked up a sodier at some Alaskan base, who immediately took his battle station and trained his gun on the skies. said Senator Holman, Son, whatcha fussin with that there ? . . . Im weapon fer being ready, replied the gunner, in case we meet some Jap planes . . . The Holman turned to the Chandler and intoned Aint it silly what some of us Senators will do tq get into trouble when we dont have to? that-a-way- white-as-a-she- whiter-than-th- My good break came from missing connections with the plane that was to take me to the next port on the tour . . . Had I made that plane I would have missed one of the biggest thrills of them all . . . That thrill was not my first flight in a PBY a huge and comfortable Catalina (one of which helped sink the Bismarck) ; or or circling low firing the bow-gu- n over oil specks that stained the beautiful aquamarine below . . . The big wallop came several hours later when we reached the base. I am not permitted to divulge the excitement I witnessed at this place . . . The four paragraphs about it were blue-pencil- ed even before I had the chance to correct the spelling . . . It was my first experience with an official gremlin, too . . . For the first time in 22 years of newspapering I realized how tame the toughest editors are. All I was trying to jot down was that some fellows were luckier than other fellows . . . That some pilots had reasons for being happier than others and that the U. S. now has fewer enemies than it had. I cannot reveal at this time what all that excitement I cannot even was about elaborate that the excitement was enjoyed by a lot of very happy men, and that the reason they were so excited and happy was that certain other men, with dialects, were unhappy or dead. And so ... The PBY on which I hitch-hike- d was manned by the most youthful fellows I encountered down there . . . Most were only 21. Some were 23 or 25, and some were a little more seasoned . . . But all featured beards that must have been months All the other fliers in blooming I met at various places were cleanshaven . . . Why the whiskers? I asked. They havent been as lucky as other chaps, explained an officer, and so they agreed not to shave until they got a sub. I kept wishing that on this routine flight I would not prove a jinx to them and that they could get a shave. ... At the Admirals morning conference I was shown a dispatch that told of a merchant ship sunk the night before, and that a PBY patrolling the area had radiod seeing two lifeboats with survivors . . . But when he returned to the scene later he saw only one . . . We were instructed to keep our eyes open for those survivors . . . That saving them would be even better than sinking an enemy sub . . . But I there was no trace of them never learned whether they had been I kept thinking rescued or not of them throughout the flight knowing that brave men somewhere were suffering not only from the suffocating humidity and heat but from the blinding sun. ... ... The Atlantic seemed as tame as I was instructany Florida lake ed to occupy one of the pews handed a helmet containing earphones and some dark specs . . . I just sat there wishing hard that theyd get lucky . . . Now and then the Captain brought the plane down to a few feet over the water to circle over oil specks . . . They are really huge gobs of scum from tankers and ships, they said . . . Sometimes it might be from an merchantman, but I heard this is not always the case. ... ill-fat- Washington, D. C. CROWN PRINCESS MARTHA The crown princess of Norway is now a member of the full-fledg- Club, with such other distinguished personages as Winston Churchill and Henry A. Wallace. It happened as the Princess Martha was returning by clipper from England to her home in Maryland. The stewardess on the plane asked if she were a member of the club, which requires every member to carry a marked $1 bill as a certificate of membership. She was not Whereupon other passengers promptly presented their dollar bills token of membership in the club for the princess to sign. She wrote her name in ink, Martha, Crown Princess of Norway, across a dozen dollar bills that day, as the plane soared over the Atlantic. There were 14 passengers, and she signed for all except her Ragni Ostgaard. The plane had been some time out of England before the passengers realized they had a princess aboard. She appeared on the passenger list simply as Mrs. Brown. But someone recognized her from pictures, and the word got around. While most of the passengers played bridge, the princess read a book. At night she tucked herself into the little sleeping compartment, lower berth, while the climbed into the upper. She chatted with passengers as if she were merely Mrs. Brown, and when the trip was over, passenger Fred Williams of the British air ministry remarked: Shes quite the most charming lady Ive ever met. Short-Snorte- k ! CLASSIFIED NEWS ANALYSIS Allied Command Moves to Clear Africa And Secure Control of Mediterranean; Hitler Decrees Added Nazi Sacrifices In Effort to Bolster Failing Manpower (EDITORS NOTE: When opinions are expressed In these eolnmns, they are those of Western Newspaper Union's news analysts and not necessarily of this newspaper.) Released by Western Newspaper Union. 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Prince Alberti of radios "Abies Irish Rose, now the worlds largest-sellin- g smot protranscribing 15 quarter-hou- r ing tobacco, is a big favorite grams for the Red Cross. Shes among many men in the sendee who did one of them an actor formed a trio to produce an act in a series of transcriptions called Story Results: of Martha Blair. the producer married the actress, who became famous on the stage and screen. The HURLEY AND TIMOSHENKO friends asked Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley, just back from Russia, to explain the Marshal Timoshenkos mysterious disappearance from the limelight, Hurley dodged the question as follows: Timoshenko is the George Washington of Russia. Washington retreated all the way from Boston to Yorktown. He lost one battle after another, but he figured that as long as he had his army intact, and the vast reaches of North America to retreat into, he might lose the battles but he would win the war. And he kept on retreating until he was able to spring the trap on Cornwallis at Yorktown. Timoshenko also followed the retreat strategy from Kharkov to Rostov to Stalingrad but kept his army intact. He is a tremendous His name is figure in Russia. stamped on the hearts of the people. (Editor's Note: Marshal Timoshenko is now on the northern Leningrad front, it has been disclosed. A letter to Stalin from commanders on that front was headed by Timoshenkos name). When ? Martha Scott, with the young actor. Hes Joseph Cotten, star of the new Hitchcock thriller, Shadow of a Doubt. Samuel Goldwyn has "signed Walter Huston again to play a leading role in The North Star; its his first Goldwyn picture since Dods- - Indications that the long awaited offensive to drive the Axis out of North Africa might be near, were seen in reports of the recapture of several central Tunisian positions with which the enemy had sought to form a line of protection for the flanks of Marshal Rommels army retreating into Tunisia from Libya. Conferences of top American and British military chiefs in Casablanca even after the departure of President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill had emphasized the importance of the next Allied moves. Lieut. Gen. Dwight Eisenhowers American forces had driven the Germans back from six to nine miles in the Ousseltia Valley and had pressed steadily toward a pass through which Rommels troops must pass in their effort to join German Gen. Von Arnims army. Rommels widely strung out rear guard had been constantly under attack by General Montgomerys British Eighth army. One of the heartening features of the American activity was that this drive had recaptured several posi- tions of tactical importance previously lost by the French when German armored units had smashed through their lines. All-Americ- Bright Idea Clerk If you were in my shoes, sir, what would you do? Employer Id shine them. For six years Cheryl Walker was stand-i- n for stars; then she was given the romantic lead in Sol Lessers Stage Door Canteen, and did so well with it that she stepped straight into stardom; CBS paid tribute to her on Womens Page of the Air as a result DRAFT CALL: Faces Fathers in 43 youll enjoy commands announcement that the nations armed forces would total 10,420,000 an n. Con-ches- o, PEP UP Hustons been working at worth. 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Bronchitis Significant of even sterner measures ahead on the Nazi home front was Adolf Hitlers decree imposing compulsory labor service on all German men from 16 to 65 and all women from 17 to 45 and hinting the death penalty awaited slackers. Observers who had been puzzled for weeks over Nazi radio propaganda stressing the seriousness oi the military situation in Russia now readily saw that this device had been employed to prepare the German people for new sacrifices of a most bitter and stringent nature. Clearly Hitler was trying desperately to solve his manpower problem. Allied military experts estimated Germany must recruit at least 1,000,000 new men to fill the gaps in her army. Evidence mounted that the drafting of married men with children would be under way before the end of 1943, following the U. S. high How To Relieve CREOMULSION HITLER: Produce or Die TUNISIA: Activity Stepped Up Adv. Creomulsion relieves promptly because it goes right to the seat of the trouble to help loosen and expel germ laden phlegm, and aid nature to soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed bronchial mucous membranes. Tell your druggist to sell you a bottle of Creomulsion with the understanding you must like the way it quickly allays the cough or you are to have your money back. How the U. S. task forces apply what the high command describes as Swift Massive Strokes against the enemy is illustrated by the above photo showing troops going aboard an air transport in New Guinea, equipped for marching or fighting or both when the plane reaches a destination in front of the Japs. this year. Observers recalled a statement some time ago by Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, selective service chief, LATINS LOVE RUSSIA indicating that the supply of childAIR BLOWS: Latin American fear of Commuless married men would last only nism has long kept those countries about 10 months. The statement inTeam from recognizing the Soviet Union. By ferred that drafting of men with of and more Ominously prophetic But Soviet military successes have children would begin around next deadlier blows at the heart of GerOctober if 10,000,000 or more were persuaded the Latins that the Soviets will emerge among the victors in man industries and naval bases to be called without drafting 18 and day19 year olds. this war and will be a power to deal were the first light bombing attacks in which with. Since General Hershey spoke, the Thus some of the countries below swarms of unescorted Flying Forminimum draft age has been lowthe Rio Grande are coming around tresses and Liberators smashed at ered to include those age brackets, to diplomatic recognition of the So- the naval base of Wilhelmshaven but the gain thus made in the numand industrial installations at Em-de- ber of draft viet government. eligibles has been offCuba is sending Dr. Aurelio set by deferment of all men 38 While three of the unescorted years or older, apparently reinstatambassador to Washington, to Moscow to open a legation, which American bombers were lost on the ing his forecast. will later be in charge of Dr. Raoul Wilhelmshaven-Emde- n raids, United Herrera-Arangalso from the Wash- States headquarters said that a NAZI PEACE: number of enemy planes were deington embassy. Offensive Is Nipped Mexico is sending her minister stroyed. As political observers viewed In emcounselor from the Washington Hitlers northern flank was given bassy, Dr. Luis Quintanilla, to be- a pounding when the shipyards in perspective President Roosevelts historic North Africa conference come minister to the U. S. S. R. Copenhagen, Denmark, hitherto unForeign Ministers Gabriel Turbay scathed, were bombed by the RAF. with Prime Minister Churchill, the conviction grew that one of the most of Colombia and Alberto Guani of The principal targets of this raid Uruguay are in Washington today, were factories which significant but unheralded results ol engine that meeting was the forestalling ol where they will discuss with Soviet are working for Germany. a prospective new German peace ofAmbassador Litvinoff the establishfensive. ment of missions in Russia. ColomRUSSIA: For several months it had been bia recognized the Soviet in 1936, Cause for Rejoicing but has never sent a minister. evident in world chancellories that With President Its also reported that Ecuador Roosevelt and Hitler would offer a compromise and Venezuela plan similar action. Prime Minister Churchills joint note peace as part of his 1943 plans. ReThus far, however, Colombia is the in his hands promising decisive ports had indicated that his proonly country on the South American blows in the West, Uncle Joe posals would be made through noncontinent which has recognized the Stalin could look with considerable belligerent Spain and would include Soviet Union. an offer to withdraw from Western satisfaction on affairs in the East. There are substantial possibilities How well the Russian offensives Europe while still retaining territofor trade between Russia and Latin were ries occupied in Poland. Russia and going was indicated by a America after the war, and some of the Balkans. communiof Soviet the Latins are getting orf the band steady parade successes all In the light of these disclosures along ques reporting wagon. the line. The Red army had driven the Casablanca declaration that the Note: Argentina, the only Latin forward to within 60 miles of Rostov, Allied nations would be satisfied with American country not to break with of the railroad nothing short of the unconditional with the the Axis, is scared sick over the towns of recapture Ataman and. Yegorlyk. To surrender of Germany, Italy and of a Russian and prospect victory the north, the Ukrainian offensive Japan, definitely destroyed this sputhe danger of communism. westward from captured Voronezh rious peace offensive. had pressed on to within 80 miles of President Roosevelts visit with the big Nazi base of Kursk, with the President Vargas of Brazil at Natal, C. Spanish pressure on Paramount en route home, was significant of the will cause some changes in the movie reoccupation of Gorsehechnoye. The Russian Stalingrad trap had solidity of South Americas adhesion version of Hemingways best seller For Whom the Bell Tolls, but it closed its jaws on all but a few to the Allies. Observers believed will probably be released to the scattered remnants of the 200 Axis Axis peace moves would make no American public in April despite divisions of 200,000 men who had dent in Latin America, even if made Franco. besieged that industrial stronghold. through Argentine. C U. S. Chamber of Commerce President Eric Johnston will run for the in the weeks news senate in 1944 on the Republican ticket against Senator Homer Bone, Democrat. Johnston is one of the NEW YORK: Pearl Buck, authoij, CANBERRA: Prime Minister John few politically minded men ever to sit in the crusty throne of the U. S. Curtin told parliament that from the expressed the fear that through outbreak of the war to the beginning political domination an international chamber. Fascist government may follow this WAVES, The gradually taking of 1943, total Australian battle casu. over more of the navys paper work, alties in all combat theaters were war and seize the peace in the name Speaking at an Inare bringing in some smart officers, 52,148. The number comprised 6,826 of world order. dia 23,892 missing, 9,059 known celebration here, killed, independence Rebecca Lieut. them Gross, among There are men former managing editor of the Lock prisoners and 12,371 wounded. Aus- Miss Buck said: Haven (Pa.) Express and one oi tralian casualties date back to early of many nations who are thinking of the few women managing editors la 1941 operations in North Africa un- world organization in terms of world der General Wavell military power. the country. MERRY-GO-ROUN- n, air.-Th- g, lady-in-waiti- rolls-his-ow- 20? 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Shes on WNEW, a local station in New York; she makes commercial announcements, introduces band numbers, and puts records on the studio Relieve fiery itching and timetable and has ruined her faallay further irritation with thers gag about the cost of supportactive, specially medicated Frt ing five girls. nSHESFi:zf Jeanette MacDonald has no sympathy for those stars who regard service-cam- p Sample Rcsinol,7S, Balto., Md. i 'CSINOL entertainment tours as a hardship; she thinks theyre fun. Get Your War Bonds But at 14 she was dancing in a Broadway revue, taking singing and ballet lessons between times, and modeling fur coats to pay for the extra lessons. She says that an army camp tour is just a vacation by comparison. Since fire destroyed Bing Crosbys home thousands of people have offered to replace his losses. One offered a complete collection of Bings records; an army sergeant said every time Bing smoked a pipe in a picture hed bought one just like it, and offered the singer his choice. A vaudevillian said hed break up his trained dog act to replace the spaniel the children lost in the fire. ODDS AND ENDS Gary Cooper will sing Praise the Lord and Pass the in The Story of Dr. Ammunition WasseU. , his next picture . . . Cary Grant has signed a new contract with RK.0 calling for five pictures over a long-terperiod . . . Some day one of those press agents who announce that a star will join the W AACs, I VAVES or SPARS will get the shock of his life, when she actually goes through . Jinx Falkenburg carried a with it big red broadcloth purse on which is pinned insignia of every branch of the service, given her by service rtcn; while making Broadway Daddies she added six more pins to the collection. box-offi- .. 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