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CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE. 4 SaL.Marca31.1945 U. S. GUNS SPARE TRIBUNE BRINGS MESSAGES FROM YANKS ON WAR FRONTS TO THE FOLKS AT HOME YOUTHS ORDERED TO HELP HITLER AS SABOTEURS 1 Chicago Tribune war correspondents have sent by wireless or cable the following messages from Qiicagoland men and women on the various war tronts to relatives and friends. Messages from other Oiicagolanders will appear on future Saturdays in The Tribune.

HEIDELBERG, BUT GERMANS DON'T 9TH ARMY, GERMANY Yanks Enter Old City 'MRS. MARION REDD. Mundeleln. 111., Easter from here. Am feeling fine; don't worry." MRS.

JOHN GIRAS1N. 1325 Julian Chicago, from her husband. Pvt. John Glrasln: My dearest wife, am feeling fine and love you ery much." MRS. E.

M. GREEN. 2812 N. Levitt Chicago, from her son, Sgt Gay nor Green: "Am well and wish you the happiest of birthdays. Love to you and Jane." MRS.

ANTHONY A. BOYER1. 928 N. Lawndale Chicago, from her husband. Corp.

Anthony A. Boyer: Dearest sweetheart can't be with you on your birthday but many happy returns. Ail my love." MRS. LIBBIE BECKER. 1443 S.

Lawndale Chicago, from her son, rvt. Saul M. Becker: Coming along swell. Miss you very much. Love to all." from her husband.

Sgt Renard Redd, S3d division bandsman: "Greetings from Germany. My health is One. Say hello to the kids for me. Love." Under Heavy Fire. MRS.

ANTHONY LARDINO. 2S32 Con BY SEYMOUR KORMAN (Calcate Tribam Frees Service.) WITH THE U. S. TTH ARMY. HEIDELBERG.

Germany, March 30 gress Chicago, from her son. Pvt. Anthony Lardlno, S3d division bandsman: "Hoping for your speedy recovery and praying for you dally as ever." Happy Easter to all. Feeling fine and will be home soon." MRS. JOHN SNOW.

7705 S. Halsted st. Chicago, from her son. SIC John F. Snow: In the best of health.

Wish you a happy Easter. Love to all." ARTHUR HOPKINS. 4047 S. Albany Chicago, from his son. 1C Richard W.

Hopkins. 19: Happy Easter and take It easy. Wish I could spend the holiday with you." MRS. WILLIAM WALKER. 1623 Prospect Psrk Ridge.

from her brother, Sgt. James Plttsford. 31: Happy to hear of your wedding. Best of luck to you both. Awaiting details eagerly." MRS.

SARAH YANES. 4723 N. Drake Chicago, from her son. Army Sgt Philip Yanes. 30: "Well and happy.

Sending all my love. Hello to Lou and Harry." MRS. AGNES ANIANS. 5700 S. Sangamon st.

Chicago, from her son. Army Sgt Albert E. Anlans, 28: Happy birthday and my heartiest regards to the rest of the family." MRS. GENEVIEVE EDEREGGER ot Chicago, from her husband. Warrant Electrician Hans Edereggcr.

24, aboard a transport: Love to you and happy birthday to Jenny Lee." MRS. VIRGINIA GREEN. 9314 Richmond st. Evergreen Park. 111., from her husband.

Storekeeper Fetgus Green, 39. former Chicago Dally News circulation man: "Remember our 11th anniversary next month. Say hello to Ray and Frances." Krauts. Hope to meet the Russians soon. Hope we can go to the Aragon real soon.

Love." MRS. MARY OREN1CH. Hammond. from her husband. Pvt.

Michael O'Renifh: "Hope to be home for our filth wedding anniversary. Luck still good. The Helnies are still running but they can't run much further. Alt my love." MRS. LATORIA ELLIS.

5748 Wabash Chicago, from her husband, Corp. Andrew Ellis: Doing swell. Hope to be home soon. Send me some nice cookies. Lots of love." MRS.

CLARENCE F. KOCH. 1645 N. 32d Milwaukee, from her husband. Tech.

4th Class Clarence Koch: "Dear Helen. 1 cm well and wish 1 could be with you. Give Judy a kiss." MRS. MARY -CALZAHETTA. 7017 S.

Hermitage Chicago, from her son. Tech. 5th Class Ray Calzaretta: Happy Easter to you, dad. and Evelyn. We are doing fine.

Hope I'm home soon." JANE WNEK. 1623 W. Huron Chi mmmN cago, from Pvt. James Richardson, 324th field artillery: "Greetings from the Rhine from oiu vho misses yout kisses. Lots ot tove." SUPREME PARIS The arrival of American troops in Heidelberg was preceded last night by an inconclusive parley between some of our officers and six German officers.

The latter, in Heidelberg, contacted by telephone the headquarters of Brig. Gen. William F. Dean, commander of the 44th infantry division, which was advancing on the city. The Germans indicated they didn't intend to fight for Heidelberg STANLEY SAVA, 1743 Winter Waukegan, from his son.

Sava. 83d division medic: "Am doing fine and hoping to see you soon." JOHNTHOMPSO Cakaaa Trie wa fuRS. ANNA SPITZ. 712 Vermilion St. and wanted it to be an open city.

The 3d battalion of the 114th regi Carr BY HENRY WALES IChlrai Trlkait fou Srnlrc WITH U. S. 9TH ARMY, March 30 Hitler youths captured today by the American 9th army reported they had been instructed to sabotage wherever possible behind the advancing American army. They had been told to wires at night across roads, sprinkle nails on highways, pour sand or sugar In gasoline tanks, wedge stones in railway switches, snip telephone and telegraph wires, and steal everything they could find. American authorities were mystified, however, by the insignificant amount of sabotage within a vast area inhabited by several million Germans since the army crossed the Roer river 23.

Refuse to Obey Order It was considered significant that German civilians, volkssturm (people's army) troops, and. regular army soldiers who escaped prisoners of war cages by donning civilian clothes thus far had failed to obey the Nazi order for a "scorched earth and to sabotage, wrecU and slay behind the American lines. The 9th army Is purposely leaving all the Nazis' flamboyant slogans, urging the people to love the fuehrer and to work for victory, and promising eventual triumph, painted on walls and signboards everywhere. These are a constant reminder to civilians of how Hitler failed them and is leading them into national chaos and death. Nazi Army Fighting Hard The German army, however, is believed to be making Its strongest stand of the entire western front against Marshal Montgomery's 21st army group, which includes the 9th army.

roi'ND SHOT TO DEATH. Patrick Krlly. S3, of 11 US M. Inrnm a rllrrt raliiuxt Insprrtor. was found aht-t to draih Wit mint in his ronm.

Poll. found a milr In which Krll? nrlw4 SIS with an eiplanatbin that tli numtf the balance due a funrial arrancrmrnta ha made MHS. JOAN MAE MALONEY. American Airlines manager, Stevens hotel, Chicago, from her husband. Capt C.

I Pat Maloney, 39: "Thanks to The Tribune 1 can get to you faster than by mall. Feeling great Give my love to mother, dad. and John." MR. AND MRS. SIPE.

August from their son, Lt Donald L. Slpe. gilder pilot and former Chicago lawyer: Getting anxious to take a few muskies out of Lake Eau Claire. Have flown In the glider invasion of France and Holland. Love." MRS.

W. G. FOX. 1900 N. Newland Danville.

111., from her son. Pvt. Warren Spitz. 330th regiment: Now I've seen the Rhine. Sunny, but rather be home with Sheila." ment of the 44th was nearest the northern section of the city.

We met a German car near Dos- I Lt Sea. Meetaa let i 18TH AIR BORNE CORPS, GERMANY senheim three miles north of Heidelberg about 10 p. an Ameri MR. AND MRS. K1RKOR MARKA-J R1AN.

1235 Madison Chicago, from their son. Pvt. Michael Marka- GERTRUDE DECKLER. 2730 rian. 329th regiment: "I'm well aoiMRS.

6TH ARMY, MANILA don't worry. Will be home soon. Say hello to every one from me." MARY AND AN IE PAZOLES. 3569 Cot MRS. GUDKUN LILLEBERG.

5323 Warner Chicago, from her son, T5 Henry Lllleberg: "Hello, mom, from the top of the highest hill out here, southeast of Manila." can officer related. "The car was painted white with red cross Its lights were blazing, and there was a white flag waving from the hood. There were six officers-captains and lieutenants and a noncommissioned driver. Didn't Offer Surrender "The officers, a few of whom spoke English, hadn't come to offer the surrender of Heidelberg, it seemed. They produced maps of the city and indicated what they said were hospital areas.

They drew PETER CRUZDIS. 654 E. 89th st. Chl- Chicago, from Pvt John J. Fox: "On March 1 received an old Issue of The Tribune.

What's the matter? MR. AND MRS. HANS LI CUT. 837 N. Euclid Oak Park.

111., from their son. Lt Kenneth W. Licht. 27: En-Joying Paris after viewing the Rhine river. Paris is a wonderful city.

Love." MRS. A. E. HMR1N 1200 Sher-wln Chicago, from her husband. Lt Arvld E.

Hamrln 30: Passing thru Paris, a beautiful city. Miss you so much. Chin up and all my love." caog, from his son. T4 Steve Gruzdls: Love to mother and dad and best regards to all my friends." Gladys Chicago, from her son. Pvt Gilbert Drtscoll: "Do" not wish you were here but wish I were there.

Happy birthday." MRS. MARY DA VIES. 1833 W. 105th st, Chicago, from her son. Pvt.

Eric Davles: Believe homecoming has been made sooner. Love." MRS. LORRAINE McGOVERN. 1635 Jackson Chicago, from her husband. Lt Jack McUovern: Hurrying home by way of Berlin.

Love." MRS. SADIE R. PRETTY MAN, 4028 N. La Porte Chicago, from her husband, James Prettyman: Give Chuck my love and hope to see both of you soon." JOSEPH SIPKA. 1239 Chicago Chicago, from his son.

Corp. Gus K. Slpka: "Am well and keeping fine. Love to all." JACK ROSENTHAL. 1314 Hood tage Grovj Chicago, from their brother.

Pvt. Lewis Pazoles: "Living like kings. Enjoy your letters which come regularly. Love to all." MRS. STANLEY LEWANDOWSKl, 2217 N.

Damen Chicago, from her son. Pvt Henry Lewandowski. 32i)th regiment: "Happy birthday to sis from the Rhine. For you 1 pine expecting victory and homecoming soon." MRS. HELEN GOLAN.

2218 W. Walton st. Chicago, from her husband. Pvt Ell Golan. 329th medical detachment: Grateful for the opportunity to advertise my love for a charming lady, my wife." MRS.

MONICA 1518 W. 17th st, Chicago, from her husband, Pvt Robert Terrell. 329th regiment: "Am well and everything Is alright except not being with you. Love." big circles radiating hundreds of MRS. CLYDE O.

HUNTER. 7526 Black- Chicago, from his brother. Sst Harold Rosenthal: "HI. Jack. That loud noise you Just heard was me yelling for rotation." MRS.

GOLDIE TUCHOW, 1219 S. Springfield Chicago, from her nephew, Pvt Aaron Supowl: "It was kind of rough, auntie, but we're down here for a rest now." stone Chicago, from her son. Lt Arthur E. Hunter. 27: Having a wonderful time In Paris.

Feeling fine and don't worry about me. Love." yards from what they said were the hospitals, and asked that we not shell any of that territory. I took them on to division headquarters. "There the German delegatin repeated its request a request without any compensating offer for the Americans. Big.

Gen. William Beider-linden, the 44th's artillery com MRS. RACHEL BANZULY. 1234 hi MAY YUNGWIRTH. 4716 Woodiawn Hoyne Chicago, from her daugh ter, Corp.

Jeanne Banzuly, WAC typ- Chicago, from her nephew, TSgt James Yungwlrth, Fairfield. 111. It can't be long now and lt can't be too "Paris In spring Is wonderful. Having a grand time. Miss you all soon.

Love." eaWaBaaWaj I II. very much." mander, pointed out that the circles of immunity the Germans wanted included virtually all of the city 1ST 1ST ARMY, GERMANY GRACE M. PETERSON. 1748 Bryn 7TH ARMY, GERMANY 3 Mawr Chicago, from Tech. Sgt miaQD3IEQ3 south of the Neckar.

and that such MRS. A. MORAN, 2132 Sheffield av, Douglas P. Wright 21. of 125 Home- wood Llbertyvllle.

tit extensions of hospital neighborhoods Chicago, from her son. T5 James A. Moran: "Very grateful for this opportunity to let you know I'm well, hope you're the same. Love to all." were beyond the regulations of the Geneva convention. MRS.

MASTRO MARCO. 1607 N. 17th Melrose Park. 111., from her son. Pvt.

Vincent Perslco: "Am fine and dandy. My best on Easter. Love to Laverne. Regards to the family." "The general said we would re 'MRS. ALBERT PONTARELLL 3622 not the Wake, but still a good way to say, HI and happy birthday.

Doug." MRS. SAURA FARRINGTON. Rio. from her husband. Pvt' Delbert Farrlngton: Love to you and the baby.

Thanks for the letters." turn any fire from the southern MRS. ROSE ABROMOWITZ, 2323 Ked- Nottingham Chicago, from her i i', Vl zie Chicago, from her son, Corp. Dave Abromowltz: "Feel well and hope to be home soon. Love." son. Corp.

Frank Pontarelll: "Taking this opportunity to let you know I'm very well, and hope you're the same at home. Love to all." (33E3 asl) 9320237 MRS. SALLIE JACOBS. 3608 Shake PACIFIC FLEET GUAIVlJ i 4 P. D.

BENNETT. 545 Melrose st. Chi speare Chicago, from her son, Corp. Emil Jacobs: "On this Passover season, my deepest love to you MRS. B.

K1STLER. 331 Reynolds cago, from his son. Staff Sgt D. P. Bennett: Everything going fine.

Am well. Give my regards to all. Love." all. God bless you." MRS. ELLEN BURNS.

1413 E. 60th MRS. W. KAMPAK, 5037 N. Damen st.

Chicago, from her son. Pvt Patrick F. Burns: "Just thought' 1 would let you know I am well. My best to alL" from her son. Pvt.

Bob Kampak: "Just a few lines from ETO European theater of operations to let you know I'm well and healthy. Love." MRS. CARMEN F. WARNER, 5367 MRS. MILDRED KADLEC, 2236 Euclid Berwyn, 111., from her husband, to keep you in touch with Chicago and midwest men areas.

Beiderlinden asked for the surrender of the German garrison, but the emissaries' could not pledge that, and they were taken back to their own lines." Tass Thru 44th Division The Americans, however, did not shell Heidelberg, and early this morning others of our units passed thru the 44th division and came into the city. Our troops encountered little opposition in entering the northern portion of Heidelberg, but the Germans defensive intentions only became apparent as we approached the Neckar 450 foot water barrier. American troops this evening were under heavy shelling and mortaring as they approached the famed university where so many of the enemy's commanders received their educations, their military inculcations, and their scars in the dueling court of honor. The Germans big caliber fire was coming from south of the city, and there were many machine gun and rife sniper nests in the university area, which lies below the Neckar. Pvt James Kadlec: "Can't wait until we arc together again.

Here's a big kiss, darling. Charlene, and st. Rockford. 111., from her son. I M.

M. 1C C. E. Klstler. 30: Feeling fine and still with the same outfit.

The place has changed 1,000 per cent since I got here." BROTHER RICH. Dominican House of Study. River Forest lit. from his brother. R.

M. UC Joseph Butler, 28: "Greetings, looking forward to our early reunion." MRS. MARY RENAUD. Munster. from her son.

Y. M. John F. Renaud 21. of 8432 Dante st, Chicago: "Hope you are feeling Improved and will return home soon.

Write oftener." MRS. FRANK PFEIFFER of Chicago, from her husband. S. 1C Frank Pfelffer, 24: Happy Easter and love to you and Joan. Very much mall coming." MRS.

ROSE MARCH ETTA, 819 S. Call fornta Chicago, from her husband. S. 1C Anthony Marchelta. 37: North a Chicago, from her husband.

Pvt Charles W. Warner: "My darling. I am well and think of you always. Love and kisses." MRS. ALICE BLUHM.

2033 Huron st. Chicago, from her son. Staff Sgt James J. Bluhm: Dear mom. everything Is fine.

Have a happy Easter. Wish I could be there." MRS. CHARLES JENSEN. 2347 N. Jlmmle.

from Daddy." MRS. NORINE MURPHY. 1011 58th st. Chicago, from her brother. Tech.

4th Grade Danny J. Lynch, 5727 S. Carpenter st: "HI. folks. Am somewhere in Germany; all right nothing to worry about Best to you.

Drake Chicago, from her hus band, Sgt Charles F. Jensen: "Am fine. Say hello to mother and the all my love." folks. All my love to you." MR. AND MRS.

O. K. ROUCHTON. 608 Cottage Grove Urban a. 111., MRS.

ANTHONY JELLE. 1728 Larra- bee st. Chicago, from her son, Sgt from their son. Sgt Merle E. Rough- Anthony Jelle: Happy birthday and ton: Am okay In Germany.

Don't worry. Keep the home fires burning. Love." MRS. ALMA AGNEW. 7747 N.

Tripp Skokle, 111., from her son, Corp: Thomas G. Agnew: I am okay and hope every one is swell there. Hope to see you next Christmas. Love." MRS. GRACE COLLINS.

1117 N. Dear SELECT 1905 VINTAGE IMPORTED PORT California 'li0' Imperial Stock ROMA i'fel PETRI WINES yfe Sweef Port Muscatel tCJl tifivrr Tokay Sherry 210.1 W1NL5 JJ26 "025 Sth 0i fcer sth 1 PURE CALIFORNIA I I MISSION BELL WINE 124 086 TYPES born st, Chicago, from her husband. Sgt Clifford E. Collins: Get that old beach In shape and have my Palm Beach suits cleaned. Hope to be home this summer.

MRS. JOSEPH TRATNYEK. 5129 S. Kostner Chicago, from her son, Corp. Joseph Thatnyek: "After we eradicate the Hitler gang I'll be home to challenge your post-war plans.

Greetings." 3D ARMY, GERMANY MR. AND MRS JOHN CHIEDKL 3112 Some Cross in Canoes Some Yank infantry reconnaissance elements crossed the Neckar in canoes and rowboats all the bridges having been destroyed by the Germans and fought toward the classic environs. Other units were pinned 'down on the north bank of the river by the shells and mortars. There was much resistance overcome before the whole American force could get across. Heidelberg never has been bombed, and the portion of this beautiful and historical city we saw had no marks of war, nor can any be discerned yet in the vista southward.

All but one bridge over the Neckar had been blown, and that last one was destroyed just as an American captain set foot on the northern approach this morning. He was not injured. A group of military policemen, including Privates Leroy Bernardine, 1M4 Indiana av Chicago, found a bar near the river during a spell off duty and turned a spigot, hoping to get some of that highly Heidelberg beer. They got a fluid hie was barely distinguishable from warm water. Bernardine, who is a nephew of Fred M.

Morelli, Chicago 1st ward Democratic committeeman, made a grimace as he quaffed. "That student prince guy must've drunk some other stuff," he remarked. Women, Children Fighting N. Kostner Chicago, from their son. Pvt Louis J.

Chledkl: Hello, mom and dad. I'm In good health and receiving your letters. Don't worry. Love." pOLLOW John Thompson and you follow th war la Germany with a celebrated Chicago Tribune war correspondent who is right up at the front with the-fighters in Germany. His dispatches, in keeping with the now widely followed Tribune style of war rt porting, are highly personalised with the names and experiences of Chicago and midwest men.

No correspondent's Introduction to this war was mora spectacular than that ef this Chicago born, educated and trained ntwi qatherer who leaped bom a plane right into the fighting during the invasion el Africa to become the Erst American par a troop reporter of World War 1L From thia first plunge into war reporting. Thompson has accompanied midwest men In the fighting from Africa to Sicily to the Italian mainland from the. training camps in England to the allied push rap the Cherbourg peninsula right en thru the blood battles ef Belgium. Holland and into German. This Chicago Tribune war reporter was the Erl Americas correspondent to enter Sicily, leaping with parcTTonss he.

was Injured and awarded the Purple Heart. Shortly afterward he covered the initial allied landings en the Italian mainland. When Corsica was the hot spot in the news. Thompson was there. And when Roosevelt.

Churchill end Chiang Kai-shek conferred in Cairo, Thompson gave readers a well rounded story of the historic meeting. Thompson got the background for his war assign ment the way the G. L's got theirs. Right after the Erst draft started sending men to army camps. Thompson began a grand tour of training centers thrseut the country In order to keep readers informed about how their menfolk were being converted into fighters.

When the soldiers were ready for war. Thompson was ready, toe. This Tribune reporter's eagerness to take a chance, bis determination to be where there is action, end hie sustained, day in and day out, digging for person alised accounts ef the experiences ef Chicago end midwest fighters have wen for him high popularity with G. L's everywhere who have come to know him as The Beard." During war er peace, it takes experienced reporters to gather and present the news in the forthright man ner readers want. As are ell Tribune war correspondents, fohn Thompson is a crack reporter who brings to his fob ef reporting war the know-how ef a man who acquired it the hard way and wen bis war assignment as a tesult ef proved ability to deliver for readers.

There is no substitute for eye-witness accounts by seasoned war correspondents who are in there wills the fighters and know what they ere writing about. That is why the Tribune maintains at the fronts today more correspondents than are accredited te any two other Chicago newspapers combined. For the full story ef the war. written by Americans who write from the American viewpoint and name the names and recount the experiences ef Chicago and midwest men. read the Tribune.

MRS. ANNA WOODS. 2059 E. 75th st, Chicago, from her son, Pvt Lenny A. Woods: "Hello, mom, things aren't too bad here.

Sure hope to be home soon. Love." MRS. WILLARD TOKARSKY. Harvey. 111., from her husband.

Master Sgt Wlllard Tokarsky Am feeling swell. Keeping my fingers crossed so we can spend our third wedding anniversary tni-dthpr MR. AND MRS. LOUIS STEINBACH. I 1 ft 411' -S 7026 Emerald Chicago, from their son.

Sgt Herbert E. Steinbach: Happy Easter, folks. We are doing swell. The weather Is grand and Hitler Is nervous. Be seeing you soon.

I hope." MRS. NANCY YOST. Morrison. 111.. Fleischmann PREFERRED $55 WHISKEY DON RUM GOLD or WHITE Q8I WITH U.

S. 7T1I ARMY IN GERMANY, March 30 JP) German young boys and girls were reported taking part today from be from her husband, Lt Karl Yost: 1 1 hind pillboxes in resistance east of the Main river where the veteran 45th infantry division was moving love you. I love you. I love you. MRS.

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