SR—— anuary 20, 1044. Washington, D. C. WASHINGTON AND WAR'S END Washington officials who watch the trend of the war admit now pri- vately that ‘‘things will happen very fast” in the next few months. If pressed, they even make flat predic- tions that Germany will fold before summer. | Publicly, they stick to the line that it will be a long war. This is the only sound position to take, as an ‘official line, since no war can be suc- cessfully waged if the people spend ‘their time peeping around the corner for the approach of peace. | But the facts allow a hopeful ex- pectation. Unquestionably the inva- ‘sion of Europe will be a winter in- 'vasion. For many reasons, spring will be too late. February is the likeliest month. The exact time will be no secret to the Nazis, because we will be pounding the French coast well in advance. ! The offensive will be a tremendous operation, combining a cross-chan- nel invasion with heavy drives from Russia and Italy, plus all-out air attacks everywhere. (The Balkan in- vasion urged by Churchill is doubt- ful | Some experts go as far as to name ‘the length of time—in days—which this big operation will require, be- fore the end. One highly placed of- ficial says it will take three months and twenty days. Thus, if the in- vasion starts by mid-February, this would mean the end by early June. But military experts won't say such things out loud, because they fear the U. S. public wili overlook the fact that the days between Feb- ‘ruary and June will be the bloodiest days in the history of all the world’s wars. - * * ARMY POSTAL SERVICE | On a recent visit to the front lines, :Lieut. Gen. Mark Clark found a soldier busy scribbling a V-mail let- ter on his mess-kit. The soldier looked as though he had lost his ‘last friend, so General Clark asked him what was wrong. “Oh, I'm getting a little weary of this life, sir,” replied the soldier. “What’s your trouble?” asked General Clark. “Why, I haven't received a letter in five days, General,” replied the soldier. ‘What does the post office department think we are over here —a bunch of archeologists?” “Personally, I think five days is pretty good service from the United States to the front lines, son,” re- plied Clark. “But I'll talk to the postal service officials and see if you can’t get your love letters quick- er. I see your point, soldier.” * * * VETERANS EXPAND The Ramspeck committee inves- | { | tigating civil service has spent most of its time trimming the numbers | of government workers. But it has | now stumbled into a situation re- ‘quiring a complete change of policy. ! The Veterans administration, in- stead of submitting to a reduction of personnel, is asking for more—thou- sands more. Men are being dis- charged from military service so fast that the task of Veterans ad- ministration is going up like a sky- | rocket. Now employing 45,000 work- | ers all over the country, V. A. will soon have to double its staff. * *® * BACK TO PEACETIME INDUSTRY Donald Nelson is engaged in a behind-the-scenes race with Elder Statesman Bernie Baruch to work out plans for the reconversion of American industry and see who can get it done first. This was behind the war production board meeting ' last week when Nelson called in his top aides and outlined a big post- war program of civilian production. Nelson wants plans for the change- over of industry to begin at once. This does not mean the actual re- conversion of factories, since a lot of them may be busy on war orders for some time. But it does mean full speed ahead on plans for recon- version. This may provide one clue on how | soon the administration expects the | war to be over in Europe. | However, insiders who know | something about personal rivhlries of Washington, see in it also the desire of Donald Neson to grab the ball away from Baruch and ‘‘Assist- | ant President’ Jimmie Byrnes. | These two long have wanted to get | Nelson out, and at one time FDR ! actually signed a letter appointing | | | Baruch chairman of a special com- mittee to take over all war produc- tion. Note: Before Nelson got busy on reconversion, Baruch had been asked by the White House to study | plans for converting industry back | to a peace basis. * * * CAPITAL CHAFF @ The war department is keeping a watchful eye on the labor policies of hard-working Lieut. Gen. Robert C. Richardson, commanding officer in Hawaii. He is suspected of playing in too close with the big sugar barons. @ The Russians plan to relieve Len- ingrad without firing a shot—chiefly ‘by a drive through Latvia and {Lithuania to the Baltic sea. This iwould cut off the Germans around jLeningrad unless they could execute {a Dunkirk, TRUCKERS REQUIRED TO World's Safest Investments UNITED STATES WAR SAVINGS BONDS —SERIES E: Interest: 2.9% a year, compounded semi-annually, if held to maturity. Denominations: $25, $50, $100, $500, $1,000. Price: 75% of maturity value. 22% TREASURY BONDS OF 1965. 1970: readily marketable, acceptable as bank collateral, redeemable at par and accrued interest for the purpose of satisfying Federal estate taxes. Dated February 1, 1944; due March 15,1970. Denominations: $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $100,000 and $1,000,~ 000. Price: par and accrued interest. OTHER SECURITIES: Series “C” Savings Notes; 74% Certificates of Indebted- ness; 214% Treasury Bonds of 1956- 1959; United States Savings Bonds Series “F”; United States Savings Bonds Series “G”. % The Responsibility OU KNOW that this year may bring great victories—if every American, civilian as well as soldier, stands loyally at his or her post. And, whatever else your duties may call for, there is one job that concerns every citizen—that concerns you: That is to help make 1944 one of the decisive years of human history. So make whatever sacri- fice may be necessary to help make the 4th War Loan Drive the suc- cess it must be if we are to realize our great objectives this year. Ask yourself honestly—how much of a sacrifice is it to give up some luxury just temporarily in order to buy the best investments in the world? When you've answered that question, buy at least one extra $100 Bond now—at your office or plant, if possible. And if you've already bought, buy again this month—and keep ’em! ZeZj 4% BACK THE ATTACK! This The Goal - VICTORY The Place - EUROPE The lime - THIS YEAR iL - YOURS BOUGHT EXTRA WAR BONDS sticker in your window means you have bought 4th War Loan securities; THIS ADVERTISEMENT, IN SUPPORT OF THE FOURTH WAR LOAN DRIVE, IS A PATRIOTIC CONTRIBUTION TO AMER. CARROLI.TOWN MAIN STREET GARAGE C. A. SHARBAUGH STORE WESTRICK MOTOR CO. FIRST NATIONAL BANK BENDER ELECTRIC CO. HASTINGS HASTINGS BOTTLING WORKS EASLY FURNITURE CO, | MEET NEW REGULATIONS DURING PRESENT YEAR | ICA’S ALL-OUT EFFORT BY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS CONCERNS— BAKERTON BARNESBORO STERLING COAL CO. SHARBAUGH AND LIEB FIRST NATIONAL BANK LUXENBERG, Jeweler, Clothier SPANGLER ” MURPHY'S BARNESBORO BUDGET PLAN McCOMBIE COAL MINING CO. JOHN R. EASLY ST. BENEDICT PATTON ITALO-AMERICAN CLUB PATTON CLAY MFG. CO. RHODY TIMBER PRODUCTS RICHARD ROWLAND STOLTZ MOTOR CO. RATOWSKY'S DEPT. STORE MERTENS BAKERY COWHER-NEHRIG CO. SENATOR JOHN J. HALUSKA JOHN R. STEVENS GRAND THEATRE UNITED BRICK & CLAY WOR- EAGLE PRINTING CO. DUNCAN-SPANGLER COAL CO. CENTRAL TRADING CORP. | Manager Robert K. Morgan of the |oktain the maximum of service. {himself with the fuel certified for | Altoona ODT cffice, New truck regulations in regard to ! | carriers registering with the office of [Should just imagine the condition of | : The trucking industry has had to|{efense transportation become effec- | his truck two or three years from now | Supplementary fuel, but, In this respect Mr. Morgan state that the thoughtful truck owner [been very generous in from his S | the coming year. In the past we have | authorizing | | meet numerous regulations and con- | ditions occasioned by the national ef- fort to win the war. Truckers have co-operated with the office of de- fense transportation in keeping their tive this month. This and other regu- | ations will hold the attention of the | | CDT and it will check on truck own- | | ers for operating data which is now | trucks on the highways in carrying | war and other materials. Truckers will meet new directives and regulations from the office of | defense transportation motor divis- ion in the new year. It will be more important than in past years for each and every truck owner to main- tain at all times a complete record of operations, according to District everything possible be employed to | | | | deemed more essential than ever be- | fore. | It is evident that no complacency | exists in the ODT in the prosecution | of the war. No new trucks being av- | ailabe makes it imperative that there | be conservation of existing equip- ment. Lack of replacement parts, of truck tires and manpower for mak- ing repairs makes it essential that and then start planning the necessary ! care of his truck or trucks, to see- ing that operation of vehicles is one basis that will obtain the greatest ef- ficiency with the least possible wear | and tear. Mr. Morgan stated that the motor division can be of some help in ob- taining replacement parts for trucks operated in essential work. He stress- ed: “We do not intend to issue sup- plementary motor fuel during 1944, but rather, we are insisting that ev- ery truck owner so manage his af- fairs that he can properly . ration point on nothing of this sort can be ! considered unless unquestionable re- | cords are available in a strictly es- | sential operation. | plete returns must be made on oper- { ating records sent out to several hun- | dred operators of a selected list, in- |asmuch as the information contain- {ed in these operating records reflect | | : : | this area resulting in subsequent con- servation methods.” meen | —Buy war bonds now and assist in putting the Fourth Loan over the top! “It was also pointed out that com- | [the trend of operating conditions in KERS, PATTON, TIGHTENS REGULATIONS, As a further move to stamp out | the black market in gasoline, OPA | has ruled that local board or special hearing officer, after a pra- per hearing and a finding that the | tire or gasoline regulations have been violated, may not only revoke a gas | oline ration, but also may prohibit | the use of gasoline in the violator’s possession which was obtained as a | part of the ration. any Cowher Nehrig & Co,
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