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Ewtj worker 67-Mile Stretch Section Soviet Gets Set Winter Offensive London, Thursday, Dae. 16. — ' Rpd Army, spurred by a Moscow hovUtion to 'hit the Germans « than ever before" in this campaigns, joined ita forces ia Kremenohug and Cherkassy heads yesterday, clearing a 67-j stretch of the west bank of the Dnieper, and drove the enemy from several towns and vilages in the Kiev f '■ • ''-ISh Indicating that the start of tlx Soviet winter offensive is at bantagi indication that was supported by numerous reports of Russian offensive thrusts circulated by German sources—Radio Maeeoiw, in a special broadcast to the Red Army, said: Hard Blows "This winter well hit the Germans harder than ever before. Winter conditions ace particularly favorable for by-passing, outflanking, twrirrUng movements and ambushes, and other unexpected tactical and strategical movements disastrous to the enemy. VKhat is healthy for Russians is death fpr the Germans." Moscow's midnight communique announced triumphantly that the entire vtcpt bank of the Dnieper, between Knmenchug and Cherkassy, had been cleared of Germans in a maneuver t^t effected a junction between the forces operating from those towns. The Germans suffered heavy losses, with $00 men being killed in the capture of a single town. The Russians moved southward from Cherkassy, capturing some 18 twns and villages, including the railway point of Pelozerye, only 4 miles north of Smela, junction of the Cherkassy-Odessa and DniepropetrovskIfcgtep railroads. Ckying in on Sinovograd, Ukraine industrial center 64 miles south of Checkassy and 62 miles southwest of Kremenchug, men. Ivan A. Konev's Second Ukraine Army fought its way through stiff German tank and infantry opposition, killing 1300 Nazi troops sad knocking out 46 enemy tanks- Ita advance was not specified, Moscow noting only that its troops "waged offensive battles in the course of which they improved their NAZIS DESPERATE AS DEFEAT LOOMS i J- =— . T - i3 . - ' London, Dee. 15.—The European Advisory Commission, formed at the recent three-power conference in Moscow, met for the first time today, sn atmosphere of rumor and. confusion indicating mounting political tension throughout Adolf Hitler's Nasi Europe. .■ ;-'v-v£&:'C Well-informed sources reported that the meeting waa purely a formality, concerned with nothing more complex than drawing a rough schedule for future meeting dates and other details of organisation. It was obvious however that within the next few weeks the commission members would face a mass of problems connected with war policy aod postnext few weeks L a period in which several politic*) trends inside Axis 7 "■ ' ' " ' Final Rites HeU For E. C. Beamai Wednesday Morning Fin*! ritee for Edward CIjkJi Beaman, 58, prominent Pitt aat Greene farmer sad a highly esteemed Farmville citisen, who died suddenly Monday sight, wwre held Wed nesday rooming st U:00 oVdosk from the residence on Oonteatasc street, with Rev. J. R. Rouatree, Episcopal rector, jn charge. Busi ness was sngponded here during th« funeral hour. v A vested choir, composed of Mrs. J. W. Jojrosr, Miss Masgaret Smith, Mrs. Will Jwies, Sr., Ktrs. J. C. Gibbs, Mrs. G. Ales Bouse, C. F. Baucom and E. C. Holmes sang "How Firm A Foundation," "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," and "Abide With Me." Interment was made in Hollywood cemetery beneath a VjlMf et of handsome floral inrigm Mr. Beeman had been in 01 health for several months but was able to be oat and was apparently gaining in vigor and health jast prior tp his death, which resulted from a heart attack suffered at the supper tabl& He was the son of the late J. W. 8. and Tabitha Walston Beamsn end a native of Greene county. He Mired as Postmaster here at one time; was a member of the Batman ft Monk Furniture Company and had been in the general merchandising business as a partner in the Askew, Smith, Beam an firm. At the time of his death he was local representative fer the Swift Fertilizer Company, Mr. Beaman was a promiasnt Churchman, having been Senior Harden of Emmanual Episcopal Church for many ye»va, in which capacity he served faithfully and with seaL Conservative in his tastes, Madly and sympathetic in disposition ami of gentle and quiet mien, he had a wide circle of friends and will be greatly Trussed in this community. He is survived by his widow, fer-. meriy Miss Mary Lassiter, of Snow Hill, an only daughter, Mrs. R. C. Copenhaver, of Farmville, three brothers, C. J. and N. J., of Snow Hill, and C. L. Beaman, of FannviUa, and a number of nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were; W. E., J. W., and Hubert Joynar, Will Moore, Dr. R. T. Williams, C. S. Hotchldss, Flanagan and Robert Lee Honorary pallbearers were; T. W. Lang, Dr. W. M. Mewborn, g. -S. Smith, Ted AlbrittoB, W. A. Allen, W. C. Askew, E. L. Barrett, J. W. Bass, Leroy Baas, G. W. Beckman, E.G. Carr, T. X. Dail, F. M. Davia, Jr.', G. i*W. Davis, John D. Dixon, R. A. Fields, Arch Flanagan, E. F. Gaynor, J. C. Gibba, L. W. Godwin, J. H. Harris, W. R. Hodges, G. M. Holden, J. W. Holmes, H. N. Howard, W. C. Holston, Dr. P. E. Jones, J. B. Joyner, R A. Joynar, T. E. Joynar, B. H. Knott, H. H. Bradham, R. 0. Lang, John B. Lewis, Manly Liles, -T. R. Mizelle, A. C. Monk, Sr.. J. Y. Monk, Jr., A. B. Moore, J. H. Moore, T. T. Moore, L. E. Walstoo, W. A. McAdams, Hal Winders, J. L. Parker, L. T. Pierce, LeRoy Rollins, G. A. Rouse, Usuur Airplane Iwstejd of Reindeer Wednesday, Santa Was Forced by Snow to Postpone visit to Monday, » NOT TOO LATE 1 Art you those who meant to aootribote fc> the resent Clothing Salvage campaign conducted here, but didnt get the time to lodfc through your wajdrobe? John B. Lewis, campaign chairman, states that it iant too lata and that any contribution#, which bailed to set into the hands of canvasaerg may Jbe sent now to the Flannville Laundry or to Rollins' Cleaner* and Dyer* . .Worn but serviceable garments are badly needed by raaidenta of. war-ravaged oountriea and *H ags that can be spared will be used on warshipa, In repair shops and production plan*. Christmas Cheer Will Be Appreciated At - • Lejeime Hospital _—, .Presenting to the community for its consideration at this season the need for Christmas cheer for our wounded men at the Naval Hospital at Camp T<^ewn» N«w River, we quote from a recent letter received by the Major May Chapter, D. A. R., from the Camp Chaplain in reply to an inquiry in this regard: * "Many thanks for your kind letter concerning the plan of the members of your Chapter to send packages to patients in our. Naval Hospital. i have tmt talked this over with the Senior Chaplain at the hosmtaL ~ ' A ~■■ ■L" ■ w 9 . Lt. William J. Stoeaer, ChC, USN3, who will be pleased to distribute such packages as you may send or bring to thoee who may need and appreciate thnh mmf " > ■»'14 '* Chaplain Skjaser and 1 think that fad the item* you have mentioned will be acceptable. He will have to be careful in the distribution of homemade cakes and candies, for cert tain patients are on restricted diets. There are approximately 1,000 patients at our Naval Hospital at the present time. Since there are no Bed Cvps workers on duty, thenfeip, a larger need for this type of service. Should there be an excess at gifts, they Taay be saved for distribution at New Year's time. With grateful appreciation at the thoughtfolness and generosity of yourself and the ether patriotic women of your Chapter, I remain." Jap FlMt ffilWum With the laee of Babaul m a MNt base, Caaaady aaid, the Japan*** fleet has been "forced to withdraw from that part «f the oc**n " -Presumably the wanhipa blasted to Smpeon Bay—principal harbor at Rabaul, moved back to Trek, mm 900 miles distant, tar repairs. Ultimate captare of Kabaal by Allied forces would provide a lens stop tofTird of and open the way for futf*r advance* into Japan we held territory. good for 1 pair. Stamp Mo. 1 on the "airplane" sheet in Book 8, good far 1 pair. MEATS, FAT8—Brwwn stamps L, M, N, and P good through January 1, 1*44. Brown stamp Q becomes good December 19 and remains good through January I. 1944. PROCESS® FOODS — Green •tamps A, B, and C in Book Blow, good through December 30. Green stamp D, E, and F in Book Foot, good through January SO. FUEL OIL—Period 2 coupons are good through February 8 in ai! areas except the south where they are good through January 26. Period 3 ooupons now valid in-the middle wwrt and south remain good through March IB in the middle west ami through February 22 in the soutL Period 3 coupons beoome valid in the east January 4. Acta Oa Lirentach Feed. As part of the government program to ooqserve livestock feed and make the best uae at available supplies in producing the maximum volume of livestock products, WFA has taken the followijiflr steps: <1) elimination of the Bubaidy the Commodity Credit Oorpon^QQ has been paying on cunt moving from surplus to eastern southern itsfl it areas; (2) an increase of 20 c«nta a bushel in the prim of faed wheat on and after Deesenber 6; and (?) an otter to buy corn during the remainder of this men* at the old ceiling price in approximately 160 eountiee <*i the •fringe of the corn belt where the new O) represents a reaueuon *1 prices. ,OPA raised the naaximmn price of corn 9 cent* a bushel at Chicago to correct inequitiw in the provisos regulation. At the same time, the price" Of oats. barley, and sorghum grains were "frown" at the highest "prices of the five day period, November 28 to December $ ponding issuance within 60 days of a permanent regulation on these feeds. Seed Prices Mr GatnL The 19U pragma for winter cover crop «Mi will support prices am hairy ▼etch, common vetch, crimson clover, and ryegrass seeds at levels from 5 to 46 percent higher than last season, through purohcasas by the Commodity Credit Corporation. Fourteen types of vegetable seeds, inincluded ass bean, pea, corn, bast, ported varieties, have been placed unrer ceiling prices by OPA. Seeds ncluded are bean, pea, com, beat, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, Swiss chart, cucumber, lettuce, mangel.
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