THE RUMOR

   While the molding, elaborate interpretation, and the general spreading of that familiar commodity, the rumor, aboard e transport in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean doesn't present much likelihood that said loose talk will reach the ears of an eary enemy,  it has nevertheless, been noted that "the boys" are working harder than ever on "much ado about nothing".
   We’re saying that never before in our army lives have rumors been more wildly spread. A shining example is the diverse speculation on the James Parker’s destination. Everybody had the straight dope, and everybody is certain that his information is correct. Too bad though, that somebody is in for a disappointment. It isn’t possible for the Parker or any other ship to arrive in a dozen different ports at the same time. So Patter is letting the ’’Boys" in on something else which is pretty straight. No one knows except the commander of the convoy's flagship exactly where we're going - arid sometimes even he is in the dark. Take our word for it - it’s so.
   This sermon then, about bcil down to one lone point. Let’s lay off the rumors. They're not doing anybody much harm now, but they do become habit, and if loose talk continues, it may spell disaster in the days to come.

PARTISANS THREATEN NAZI STRONGHOLD.

   Fall of Banka Luka headquarters of the German second tank army in Yugoslavia in a strong blow at the heart of the whole Nazi defense system on the Adriatic Coast was expected momentarily Tuesday night as Partisan Warriors of Marshal Broz (Tito) reported fresh successes in the battle for* the town. Bitter street fighting still is in progress the bulletin added and the Germans threw in tanks and guns in unsuccessful attempts to stop the attack launches,

RUSSIAN & POLAND ACCORD

   Secretary of State Hull indicated Tuesday that the United States may make an effort to bring Poland and Russia together diplomatically and as prevention [of] any flare-up now that Red troops have crossed the old Polish Frontier.  Asked at a press conference about the forthcoming visit here of Stanislaus Likolajok [Stanisław Mikołajczyk] President of the Polish government in exile, Hull said the purpose of the visit could be enferred [sic, s/b inferred] from the situation in Europe.

FROM MANUEVERLAND

 Nashville, Tenn.. - ’An Army officer whose quitting time was four o'clock P.M. found s note from his commander, "I: came into your office at four o'clock yesterday and felt your chair, it wasn’t even warm.:"

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