The Era -- Day By Day

[LizzieMaine]

(At the 86th Street branch of the Dime Savings Bank, Ma fidgets in the line at a teller's cage until her turn is called. "Oi need to see me son's safety deposit baaax," she explains. "His name is Michael Sweeney, proivate in the U. S. Aaahrmy. Oi have the key roit here." "Very good madam," replies the teller with practiced courtesy. "I'll need to see the probate court order." "The whaat now?" is Ma's startled reply. "Me boy's not dead, he's in a Gaaaarman prison camp, an' he's -- ah -- left me the key to check on -- the oitems in the baahx." "Oh, I'm very sorry, madam," purrs the teller, "in that case, we're unable to allow access to the box. Policy of the bank, you see, I'm very sorry." "Ah," ahs Ma. "Ye say I need a proobate caaart order, do ye?" "That's correct, Madam," smiles the teller. "Was there anything else I could help you with today?" "Noo, noo," sighs Ma, the wheels already turning. "Oi believe that'll be ahhhl. Good day to ye...")

Allied aerial might was directed against New Guinea on Saturday when possibly 200 planes dropped 223 tons of bombs on Madang, it was announced today, while a Bougainville dispatch quoted Admiral William F. Halsey as reporting the American campaign there was "going better than scheduled." The Madang assault, delivered by strongly escorted forces of Liberators and Mitchells, was the heaviest raid of the war on a New Guinea objective, and was topped in the Southwest Pacific only by the 350-ton bombardment of Rabaul, New Guinea on October 12.

An armed truce prevailed in Beirut today, as British cabinet minister Richard G. Casey, Resident Minister for the Middle East, attempted to negotiate an end to the Lebanese crisis. Gen. Georges Artroux is expected to join Mr. Casey today, flying in from Algiers to represent French interests in the negotiations. Gen. Artroux is said to have been granted full powers by the National Committee For French Liberation, the trustees of the League of Nations mandate granted France over Lebanon. Five demonstrators and three soldiers were killed over the weekend in Beirut during riots against French colonial rule, but a United Press dispatch from Beirut states that native leaders have advised their followers to cease violence pending outcome of the negotiations. Meanwhile, a dispatch from Jerusalem indicated that the American University in Beirut has been "closed off."

Marshal Pietro Bagdolio will resign as Premier of Italy immediately after the Allied liberation of Rome. The 72-year-old marshal made known his intention at a press conference on Saturday but his remarks were not released for publication until last night. Bagdolio admitted that he has been unable to form a coalition government and has decided to appoint only undersecretaries, each an expert in his field, who will be prepared to cooperate with Allied occupation authorities. Bagdolio acknowledged that negotiations for the formation of a coalition government broke down over the question of the abdication of King Victor Emmanuel, with Count Carlo Sforza, former foreign minister, and Benedetto Croce, Italy's elder statesman and former education minister, both refusing to participate if the King were allowed to remain on the throne. As for his own loyalties, Bagdolio vowed continued allegience to the monarch. "I swore loyalty to the King at the age of 17," he declared, "and will continue to maintain this faith for as long as I live."

A California congressman today accused the War Relocation Authority of falsifying reports on recent disorders among the Japanese at the Tule Lake Segregation Center, and demande that the situation at the camp be fully investigated by the Dies Committee on Un-American Activities. Representative Clair Engle (D-California) stated that he had sent a full bill of particulars to the Dies Committee with the request that it open hearings into the uprisings among a faction of camp residents that have forced the Army to take control of the center. The FBI is also investigating conditions at the camp leading up to the November 4th incidents, seeking to determine whether Federal laws have been violated. Army officers in charge of the 16,000 internees last night relaxed curfews which had gone into effect following demonstrations by children of the evacuees, and difficulties in securing mess hall workers from among camp residents. "Lives of the people at the camp were in great peril," declared Rep. Engle. "No change in the policy of the camp administration was made when disloyal Japanese -- sworn enemies of the United States -- were brought into Tule Lake."

("I'm a timid, calm, peaceful sort of a fellow.")

("Huh," huhs Alice. "Hey Sal, feel me chin 'neh. C'n ya feel 'at?" "I don' feel nut'n," declares Sally, rubbing her fingertips under Alice's proffered jaw. "I got a coupla whiskehs on'neh," insists Alice. "I'm gonna get'm took off f' t'wedd'n. It's one'a t'em t'ings happn's to ya when y'oveh t'oity y'know. Y'can't see'm much on me, 'cause I got red haieh, but gee whiz, when it hap'ns t'YOU..." "Oh yeh?" squirms Sally, stroking her own chin. "Yeh," nods Alice. "Wondehful," sighs Sally.)

Herman the Monk, simian actor now featured in both "Star and Garter" and "The Naked Genius." is taking part in the current American Legion drive to send two million packs of cigarettes to Brooklyn boys in the Armed Services. The monkey star and his human straight man Gil Maison, residents of 108 McKee Street in Floral Park, presided over the ceremonies kicking off the campaign yesterday, with Herman presenting the first carton to Legion Commander William Martin, chairman of the drive.

("DON'T THEY KNOW THERE'S A WAR ON?" )

Sugar production has returned nearly to pre-war levels, with refineries predicting that they will be able to increase production from the raw cane by more than a million tons above the present levels during 1944, provided the supply of cane from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii remains uninterrupted, and there are no further drains on the refinery workforce. Over the past two years ,the number of workers employed in sugar refining has dropped by approximately 9 percent due to the draft and employees leaving for better-paying war jobs.

("At long last they really did look like professionals.")

There are possibilities that the Yankees and Dodgers may share a spring training base in 1944. Early discussions are underway that would plant the McCarthymen alongside Durocher's boys at the Bear Mountain camp at West Point.

("George! Don't be so rough! And wait till we get in the -- oh, never mind.")

("Oh, you're not the first stray I've taken in. Now get busy and scrub the floor.")

("Now who do I make out the check to?")

("What's this? Sergeant's Flea Soap? C'mon, couldn't you get us a better deal than THAT?")

(Now that's a realistic cat!)

 

[LizzieMaine]

And in the Daily News...

If you don't want a circus, don't marry a clown.

Ew.

Airtight security, huh?

"An' even better, y'can't enforce a contract signed by a minor! IT'S PERFECT!"

"YOU SLICKED TONGUED DEVIL!" "Really? Tess never says that."

"Aww, I wanted to see the monkey. Isn't there another show with a monkey in it?"

"No, but I bet if we squeeze your belly..."

Honestly, she's already forgotten about the both of you.

"Listen, have you ever heard of a guy named Truck McClusky?"

Didn't we already do this story with a talking mouse?

 

[Fading Fast]

"YOU SLICKED TONGUED DEVIL!" "Really? Tess never says that."

Lizzie!

 

[FOXTROT LAMONT]

Coderre is only thirteen years old. I did not know American capital sentence eligibility dipped that far down.
Truly horrific crime albeit significant.

Grett is stepping towards fate. Caniff I take is capable of sharp edged penciling at times and this is war.

 

[ChiTownScion]

Coderre is only thirteen years old. I did not know American capital sentence eligibility dipped that far down.
Truly horrific crime albeit significant.

Grett is stepping towards fate. Caniff I take is capable of sharp edged penciling at times and this is war.

YE Olde Spoiler Alert.

Coderre entered a plea of guilty to Second Degree Murder after his trial had commenced. He was sentenced thirty to life. Fourteen years later he was trying to have his plea withdrawn and the case set for a new trial.

One of the arguments he raised was (in summary) that he was not properly admonished and did not voluntarily relinquish known trial rights. Had the case been decided today, I think it's likely he would have prevailed, given the limited record we can read.

People v. Codarre

0: [object Object]. 1: [object Object]. 2: [object Object]. 3: [object Object]

case-law.vlex.com

 

[FOXTROT LAMONT]

Codarre's admonishment sufficed attendant issues with Court solicit his mother by defence consent,
yet I am inclined agreement with your view. King's Bench prosecutorial appeal suffers similar twist and all too
often finds such sentiment exceedingly favourable.

 

[LizzieMaine]

("It's two a'claaack in the maaarnin'," groans Uncle Frank, rolling over in bed. "Will ye stop ye twitchin' an' go t'sleep," "Oh, Oi'm sarry, Francis," whispers Ma. "Am I keepin' ye awake?" "Ye are that," Uncle Frank declares. "Whaat's eat'n ye? Usual ye faal roit t'sleep." "Oh," murmurs Ma, "joost soom things on me moind. Oi'm sarry, Oi'll troi t'keep still." "What sarrt a' things?" sighs Uncle Frank. "I told ye not to worry about Michael, he's one boy knows how to take caaare of himself. An' thaaat daaaaghter a' yarrs, leave Joseph t'waary aboot haaar..." "No, no, it's naaat that," replies Ma. "It's -- well, ye know how they say when a body grows oldarrr, the memory is aaahlways the farrst thing to go? Well, Oi think that's hap'nin' tome, Oi do. I'm fargettin' things. An' I'm loyin' here tryyin' t'remembaaar 'em." "Loike what," asks Uncle Frank. "Waaaaaaal," begins Ma. "Faaar one, I caaan't remember the name of that maan Mary Pickford took oop with aaafter she an' Doog gaat divaarced. That actarr. Smoiled a laaht, had big shoolders, used t'lead a band. Made aaahl them pictures with Nanncy Carrol." "Raaagers, Oi think his name was," sighs Uncle Frank. "Benny Raagers aahr Billy Raagers aahr Booky Raaaagers ahrrrs soomthin' like that." "That's roit," nods Ma. "Boody Raaagers." "Good," affirms Uncle Frank. "Now go to sleep." There is silence for several minutes. "Whaat is it now," groans Uncle Frank. "I feel ye twitchin!" "Innn the foony papars," begins Ma, "what was the name o' thaat wooman sued poor Uncle Bim f'breach o' promise? Ye remember that? She aahlways wore thaat taaaaahl wig. What WAS her name?" "Henrietta Zaaaander," sighs Uncle Frank, burying his face in the pillow. "Now faar the loova'gaahd, Nora, will ye go to sleep?" There is another long silence. "Thaaar ye go twitchin' again," erupts Uncle Frank, sittiing up in bed. "Now whaaat!?" "Whaaaaat was the name," queries Ma, her eyes wide open,"ooof thaat judge ye had dealin's with that toime, the one ye said owed ye a favarrr. You know, thaat prooobate juuuudge....")

A Catalina patrol bomber scored a direct hit on a Japanese cruiser Saturday in a new raid in the Rabual area, and Liberator bombers pounded Bonis airdrome with 51 tons of explosives, it was reported today. Fate of the enemy light cruiser attacked 10 miles from the big Japanese New Britain base was not ascertained, but the 1000-pound bomb exploded amidships, it was stated in a communique from the headquarters of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Fifty miles northwest of Rabaul another Catalina hit a 10,000 ton merchant ship with four 500-pounders. Both ships were part of a convoy moving to and from Rabaul carrying enemy reinforcements.

A conference of twelve legislative representatives from states hit by the present liquor shortage will be held to plan a joint solution to the whisky problem. Ten northeastern states will send representatives to the meeting, along with Ohio and Michigan, all states where acute shortages of liquor are reported. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Council of State Governments, and was announced after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted in Washington to conduct an investigation of the liquor situation. Brooklyn Representative Donald L. O'Toole demanded that liquor rationing be instituted in New York State.

("A Dodger?" sniffs Mr. Rickey. "Hmm. Can he play third base?")

The first day of registration of the city's 2,000,000 residential rental units proceeded smoothly yesterday, but also slowly. At the close of the day registrations required of landlords in the New York Defense Rental area totalled only 34,800 across the five boroughs and Nassau and Suffolk counties. Brooklyn led the registrations with 11,000 dwelling units so far. Area Rent Director Louis Pink reminded landlords they will find that failure to comply with the registration order will be "inconvenient and disadvantageous" to them.

(Keep 'em flying!)

The Eagle Editorialist sneers that the "corny dramatics" displayed during current dispute between Mayor LaGuardia and Republican leader Thomas Curran offer one more reason why "the Mayor would be wise to drop his Sunday radio talks."

(War is Heck.)

The shortage of cheap cigars, including the six-cent brands, is expected to continue for the rest of the war, according to Harry MacRae, president of the Cigar Institute of America. The shortage, MacRae stressed, is not "artificially created," but is a consequence of heavy purchases for members of the Armed Forces. In the fiscal year ending June 30th last, the Government purchased, thru various agencies, approximately 1,000,000,000 cigars.

(Spud Chandler and Bill Dickey are both going on 37 years of age. And they say old batteries are no good.)

("And he got the diamonds out of a gum machine!")

("DIZZY BIMBO! I'll have you know I'm NOT DIZZY!")

(Re-entry in threee----twooooo---)

(Careful where you toss it now...)

(Hey Trix, ever hear that expression "lose face?")

 

[LizzieMaine]

And in the Daily News...

"I only perform the ceremony."

Again, ew.

Everybody thinks they're clever.

Ah, rugged individualism.

Prediction: this story will end with Ziggy tickling Laffy to death.

"Oh dear, it's so hard to keep up with these trends."

"How should I know, you're the psychic!"

"Chops? Pffft, let me show you how to barbecue!"

"Awwwwwww. He isn't really our kid, you know. Someday they're going to find him."

"How'm I gonna cut his brake line when he doesn't even have a car?"

 

[LizzieMaine]

Oh and...

Jinx didn't need a sweater that says "Miss Rheingold."

 

[Fading Fast]

What exactly is a "civilian captain in the RFA?"

Jinx , though, would have looked adorable in that sweater. We haven't heard from her in a while.

 

[LizzieMaine]

Royal Fleet Auxiliary -- an adjunct to the British navy providing "civilian operational and logistical support."

I think when we last heard from Jinx she was out on the coast making movies, none of which seem to have particuarly caught on. Probably touring with USO at the moment, but she could turn up again at any time. Now what I wanna know is -- where's Alice Marble?

 

[Fading Fast]

Royal Fleet Auxiliary -- an adjunct to the British navy providing "civilian operational and logistical support."

I think when we last heard from Jinx she was out on the coast making movies, none of which seem to have particuarly caught on. Probably touring with USO at the moment, but she could turn up again at any time. Now what I wanna know is -- where's Alice Marble?

I remember that Alice had told a pretty fantastic tale about her war years in the bio you and I read, so I went to my comment on it and here's what I wrote:

Alice then spent her war years doing some sponsorships, some radio announcing and a lot of selfless fund raising for the war effort. She tried to join the "women" branches, but her former tuberculosis made her medically ineligible.

Toward the end of the war and quite dramatically, Alice either did or did not perform a spy mission for the US government which involved going to Switzerland to revive an old romantic relationship with a Swiss banker now controlling money for bigwig Nazis. She either did or did not sleep with him to gain access to his files so that she could obtain photographic evidence. Finally, she either did or did not get shot trying to escape with that evidence at night, during a high-speed chase on a dark and winding Swiss road.

In one of her biographies, Alice tells this incredibly gripping tale in believable fashion, but author Weintraub is unable to produce almost any supporting evidence leaving this reader leaning toward disbelief but open to new evidence being found. Also hurting Alice's credibility here, and in general, is a penchant for exaggeration and fabrications that makes you suspicious of this and other of Alice's claims.

 

[LizzieMaine]

All that and she can't get a job as a screenwriter?? Or at least feeding plot lines to Milton Caniff?

 

[FOXTROT LAMONT]

Meanwhile back at the Fedora Lounge, Terrence is unawares fate's design shadows Grett.
Defendant Codarre's sleeve tugged by Death evidence tears. His is a quiet conscience. Quite silent.

The love triangle with flier, swimmer, and flght lieutenant is almost comedic relief. Almost.

 

[LizzieMaine]

(At Borough Hall, Ma stands before a receptionist's desk, her face a mask of prim conventionality. "Yes sir, a Mrs. Nora Sweeney here to see you. Yes sir, I see." The receptionist keys off the line and offers a bland smile. "I'm sorry, ma'am, the judge is unavailable to see you today. However, if you'd like to make an appointment for next week..." "Tell his haaanar that Fraancis Leary sent me," insists Ma in her most businesslike tone. "Very well ma'am," replies the receptionist with just the slightest hint of an eye roll. "Sorry to interrupt, sir," she speaks into her mouthpiece. "Mrs. Sweeney says that she's here on behalf of a Mrs. Leary." "Mistaar Francis Leary," corrects Ma. "With an 'I'. From East Flatbush. He'll know." "That's Mr. Francis Leary, sir. Yes. From East Flatbush. Ah. Very well, sir." The receptionist keys off the intercom and swivels back to face Ma. "The judge will see you now," she beckons. "Thank ye," smirks Ma, lifting the rail and passing behind the door.)

Leaders of the Lebanese guerilla army, a melodramatic Druze ensemble armed to the teeth with everything from scimitars to machine guns stated today that they were prepared to wage war against the French protectors of Lebanon if their imprisoned leaders were not released. A guerilla guide, his pockets stuffed with hand grenades and a huge pistol hanging from his belt, took four news correspondents thru the French lines to the Druze army headquarters in the mountains of Beirut, where several hundred tribesmen were assembled to await word of negotiations with French authorities, along with many Christian and Moslem fighters who have joined the rebellion. "We will not return home until our leaders are released," warned the guerilla leader. "Already the men are impatient, but we await the result of the talks."

A crackdown on liquor dealers taking advantage of current shortages to boost their prices was promised today by the State Legislature's Joint Committee on Interstate Cooperation. That panel, after a two-day investigation, was prepared to call on the State Liquor Authority to suspend the licenses of any distributors who exceeded ceiling prices, or who favored certain retailers over others in the distribution of available stocks. Consumers who enjoy their liquor mixed with orange juice will also benefit from a ruling in Manhattan Federal Court fining 13 wholesale produce dealers $500 each for trafficking in black-market oranges in contravention of OPA regulations.

A response by suspended Gates Avenue Municipal Court Clerk Harry Wolkof to charges that he engaged in official misconduct is on file today in the Appellate Division. Prominent Republican attorney A. David Benjamin has offered to represent Wolkof without charge in the case and filed a demand today for a bill of particulars outlining exactly what it is that Wolkof is accused of doing, but that move is not expected to delay the Appellate Division's hearing of the case set for November 22nd. Benjamin stated that the charges against his client appear "trivial and baseless." The charges arise from a letter to Governor Dewey from Wolkof last month which Municipal Court President Justice Keyes Winter alleged to contain "false and scurrilous" accusations abotu the court's operations. The President Justice further charged that Wolkof arranged to have that letter published in the Brooklyn Eagle.

("Well, at least it's easier than working with John Barrymore.")

("Hey Sal," ventures Alice, handing over a folded paper. "Whatcha t'ink a'bout sump'n like t'is f'ra dress? It's undehstated. T'at's me, ain' it? Undehstated?" "Yeh," nods Sally. "I s'pose. But -- it's white." "Yeh," nods Alice. "So what?" "Well," wells Sally, "I mean, I guess t'ese days it don' really matteh..." "What coleh was YOEH weddin' dress?" huffs Alice. "T'at's b'sides t'pernt," blushes Sally. "B'sides, I didn' really have one. Me'n Joe got married at Borreh Hawl durin' lunch houeh, an' I had on my woik dress f'm Woolwoit's. An' yeh, it was white, but -- um -- t'at was jus' a coincidence!" "Well'en," declares Alice. "F'me it'll be a concidence too!")

THe strong performance by left-wing candidates in the recent City Council election is a sign, contends the Eagle Editorialist, that Proportional Representation must be eliminated. "There will be only one Republican to represent the second largest party," fumes the EE, "but two straight Communists (Cacchione and Davis,) one 'fellow-traveler' (Quill,) and one 'Republican-Independent' (Isaacs) who, while serving as Manhattan borough president appointed a Communist as his secretary."

("I dunno, he does kinda have a face like a brisket...")

(Ah, "Two Ton Tony," the Clown Prince of Boxing, who would go for two weeks without bathing and dine heavily on onions, garlic, and beer before going into the ring. They could drop him over Berlin, but gas warfare is a violation of the Geneva Convention.)

The Yankees and Dodgers may not be bunkmates at Bear Mountain next spring after all. Manager Joe McCarthy has been seen scouting around Atlantic City, New Jersey as a possible site for the Yankee training camp in 1944.

Frank Sinatra, recently classified 1-A, will begin a tour of out-of-town theatres next week. It is reported that Mr. Ooh-and-Ahh will be paid $15,000 a week during the tour, plus a percentage of the box office.

(Funny how quick he can move up those stairs when he's motivated.)

(A gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do.)

("Every stranger with a hard luck tale...")

("Yeh," sighs Joe. "Roselan' ain' what it useta be...")

(Not only is Pop the Worst Dad Ever, he's also a disgusting slob.)

 

[LizzieMaine]

And in the Daily News...

Poor kid.

"Ki--gaaa-n" enunciates Leonora, her eyes fixed on the copy of the News spread open on the table as her mother chops a carrot for dinner. "OW!" yelps Sally as the knife slips. "Ki-gaaa-n," repeats Leonora. "Don't read t'at rotten papeh," growls her mother, snatching the offending publication away and tossing it toward the closed kitchen window, from which it bounces harmlessly. "Uh-oh," chortles Leonora, clapping her hands with pleasure as Sally closes her eyes and counts to ten...

"Yes, Terree -- it ees a locket thaat once belonged to a young ladee I once knew -- her name was Apreel Kane..."

Wanna come by my place when you're done?

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Sorry. HA HA HA HA!

"At ease, soldier. And unless you're a paratrooper, get your pants out of your boots.")

DIdn't Terry and Pat do this once?

Nothing like smoked pork rind.

You're going to come to a bad end.

Don't worry fellas, once he gets to know Lil's ma, there'll be no worries.

 

[LizzieMaine]

And also --

WHOA MEDWICK PLAYING NEXT YEAR WITHOUT A JERSEY? GO GIANTS! Oh wait, never mind...

 

[FOXTROT LAMONT]

I didn't give the Plant $$ column more than a glance but seems heredity issues are at hand there?
Later perhaps.

 

[LizzieMaine]

("Right this way, madam," smiles an unctuous bank vice-president as Ma dabs theatrically at the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief. She presents her shining brass key to an armed guard, who steps quietly into the shadows. There is a clink, and a scraping of metal, and the guard presently reappears carrying a long, thin steel box which he places gently on a table. As the guard stands soberly by, Ma lifts the lid and considers the articles inside. A leather tobacco pouch appears first, zipped open to reveal three twenty-dollar gold pieces, two tens, and a five. Ma momentarily examines each coin, quickly places one of the double-eagles between her incisors and bites down, and, satisfied, returns the coins to the pouch. A dusty envelope appears next, from which she extracts a series of photographs. Stone-faced, she quickly considers these and returns them to their place. Next is a bundle of papers, strapped together with a rubber band. Quickly unsnapping the band, Ma examines the papers. One hundred and seventy-five dollars in war bonds. A stamp folder containing $9.50 in war stamps. A bundle of blank stock certificates for a non-existent bottling firm, which causes a gentle smirk to flick across Ma's otherwise impassive face. Finally, she withdraws a manila envelope, folded lengthwise. She unties the string fastener, opens the flap, and produces a small stack of letters. She scans the letters, her face betraying no emotion until she comes to the final one, at which she starts. She place the letter on the table and looks again into the manila envelope. She slowly extracts a single folded sheet of paper, and opens it. Her eyes widen as she reads the heading at the top of the page, her lips silenty mouthing the words. "City of New York. Department of Health, Borough of Brooklyn. 1938 Oct 15. Certificate Of Birth...")

A strike by custodial workers that could force the closing of the city's 800 elementary and high schools looms as a possibility, following warnings issued by Leon Zwicker, regional director of the United Construction Workers. In a letter to Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, Zwicker called attention to the expiration of the 30-day cooling-off period since notice was served last month that a strike will be called at James Madison High School in the Bronx. The notice was served despite the contention of the union, which is part of John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers, that custodians are not war workers, and therefore do not fall under the terms of the Smith-Connolly Act requiring the observance of such a cooling-off period before a strike may be called. Another thirty-nine notices have also been filed by the union covering custodial workers at 39 other schools around the city. A strike by custodial workers would require the Board of Education to order those schools closed under regulations requiring that buildings be maintained at safe and comfortable temperatures. Zwicker warned that once started, it is likely that strikes will spread to all schools in the city.

An "amicable" 90 minute talk late yesterday among native leaders, Allied representatives, and General Georges Catroux of the French National Liberation Front eased tensions in the Lebanon crisis. In Beirut, telephone service was restored and some shops reopened as the conference continued, but Christian and Moslem youths distributed circulars in the streets urging continuation of the general strike until the French release Lebanese leaders from custody.

A 26-year-old WAC from Rochester, New York who was allowed into the Army under a waiver due to her height has been decorated for heroism in North Africa. Private Margaret H. Maloney, who is only four feet, eleven inches tall, received a medal in recognition of actions she took on September 11th to save the life of Private Kenneth M. Jacobs, who was set ablaze in a gasoline explosion. She dragged Pvt. Jacobs out of the pool of blazing fuel and beat out the flames covering his body with her bare hands, suffering extensive burns herself in the process. After pinning the medal to Pvt Maloney's uniform tunic, Major General E. S. Hughes bent down and kissed her on the cheek. "It was the first time I was kissed by a general," she commented.

(Yum.)

("HOW CAN YOU WORK WITH HER??" shouts Gypsy. "SHE'S MY SISTER!" "She IS???" gapes Bobby, waggling his cane. "GUESS I NEEED TO PAINT ON STRONGER GLASSES!")

Reader J. B. Milgrim writes in to disagree with the Eagle Editorialist's recent demands for a return to the two-party system in councilmanic elections. "Not all of us have forgotten the two-party setup of the old Board of Aldermen," he notes. "Once 63 Democrats and 2 Republicans. That was almost wholly 'democracy' with a capital D."

("Plenny a' chawrm!")

Eleven thousand cases of poliomyelitis have been reported in the United States this year, and there are many more that have not been reported. So reported Dr. John L. Lavan, research chairman of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, while addressing a group of teacher at the Fort Greene Health Center yesterday. Terming 1943 "a polio year," Dr. Lavan noted that the 11,000 cases reported this year contrast sharply with only 4100 cases reported in 1942. He further stressed the need for more research concerning the disease, warning that doctors really don't know much more about it than they did 25 years ago. Although some progress has been made in identifying the virus that is believed to be its cause, it is still not known, stated Dr. Lavan, exactly how the disease spreads between persons.

(Enjoy the Army, Mr. Cooper!)

For the second consecutive week there will be no gusts from the Montague Street Cave of Winds. Dodger President Branch Rickey indicated today that nothing has happened worth discussing, and therefore canceled his scheduled press conference. Rickey has been largely occupied in recent days in choosing a new farm for himself to replace the one recently lost by fire outside St. Louis, with locations spanning a range extending from Connecticut to Marylond.

The Yankees today announced that they will train in Atlantic City in 1944, having signed to use Bader Field, a football lot, for outdoor drills, and the Atlantic City National Guard armory for indoor practice. A date for the start of the Yankee spring camp has not yet been determined.

(Poor George. Try idoized salt.)

("By then I should have a job lined up with Mike Todd.")

("A bitter old man who really needs a haircut.")

("Heaven Help The Working Girl.")

(DON'T YOU DARE blame this on Kitty!!!)

 

[LizzieMaine]

And in the Daily News...

Well SOMEBODY gave birth to him.

Whirlwind, prepare for reaping.

"Repent at leisure."

"Boomer" in 1940s slang was another word for "transient laborer" or "hobo," meaning someone who arrives in a town during a period of economic expansion, exhausts the possibilities of the situation, and then moves on.

I'm really disappointed that Dude isn't flying this run, because these other two monkeys wouldn't have a chance.

HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW! Terrible, just terrible. HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW!

"Well, no, actually, it's Irving Sternshmutz, but you know, show business..."

Heirarchy.

"incidentally, have you heard anything from that -- uh -- blonde girl? What was her name? Lora something?"

Well, we can't ALL be Constance Bennett's baby.