Kelvyn Park High School - Kelvynian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Q WW ajft . W 1 I W ' J W WJ! J X QAM Ji .Iyj X S ,X x Q 1 X X 1 1 HELEN T. BUHUKE Retired September 1943 his issue of the Kelvynian is dedicated to Miss Borulce, Kelvyn Park's ved history teacher. When she first came to Kelvyn Park it was an mentary schoolp in' l925 it became a junior high school and in l933, senior h. Miss Boruke remained loyally through all stages of growth. Many hun- ds of boys and girls came in awe to the stern-looking teacher, but soon covered the keen sense of humor and Warmth of heart beneath that order- inspiring dignity. They loved her and regretted her retirement. However, the years are long, and one who dedicates them to molding the lives of others finds them filled to the brim with many sacrifices. We should therefore be glad her well-earned rest will be filled with sunny days and hC1DDY friendships: that she will find life good. that Miss Boruke has put away her text books and lesson plans. We hope that TN

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THE UUUMED EUHTHES5 EUHUPE IN APRIL 1944 It is not too optimistic to presume that the day is not far off when Hitler's supposedly impregnable fortress of Europe will go the way of all fortresses, and fall to superior allied arms and armies. The facts merely substantiate this statement. On all of the world's active war fronts, Hitler's troops are confined to strictly defensive, delaying actions. Even his warped, prejudiced mind now realizes that he can no longer hope to achieve victory. He therefore plans to draw out the war by his delaying tactics, and consequently win a peace favorable to Germany, rather than succumb to unconditional surrender. Germany's military fortunes are at their lowest ebb since the disastrous spring and summer of l9l8. On the eastern front, the valiant Russian Army is having tremendous success in its many pronged offensive drives against the bulk of Hitler's army. lt is no longer a question of driving the hated Nazis from Russian soil, but rather driving them into their own territory. The Russians are now well within the pre-war Polish frontier and have reached the Rumanian border. These military victories may possibly be overshadowed by their political significance. The turbulent Balkans, seething under German oppres- sion will rise in pent-up fury against the Nazis, as soon as they can be assured of immediate Red Army support. Turkey, who has at last shown on whose side she is, may become a member of the United Nations and an active belligerent. In the Mediterranean area, the allies are making extremely slow and costly progress in their drive on Rome. lt must be remembered however, that the terrain of Central Italy is very rugged, and consequently ideal for defense. lt is unsuitable for large scale mechanized operations. Then too, the allies are forcing Hitler to keep large bodies of troops in ltalyy troops that are desperately needed to man the bastions of the invasion coast, or be sent to the critical Rus- sian front. The limited German reserves must likewise be distributed in the Balkans and southern France, in case of an allied amphibious operation in these areas. This thinning of German military strength leaves the fortress Europe in a more vulnerable position to the final allied invasion. The preparations for this invasion of western Europe are being carefully planned. German cities, heavy industries, and war plants are being method- ically decimated by the unceasing Anglo-American air attacks on them. Germany's capacity for production is being destroyed: her home front morale is being slowly demoralized, and the German navy has suffered grievous losses in its attempt to halt allied war shipments. Hitler's pride, the Luftwaffe, is being gradually knocked -out of the skies by superior Allied air power. With all these facts in our favor, the next several months will probably see an all-out allied invasion attack on the European continent, Hitler's fortress. Before we can achieve eventual and complete victory against Germany, the most gigantic battles of the war will be fought, for the Germans will not surrender until they are convinced they are thoroughly beaten. Our invasion attempt will be coordinated with a renewed Soviet drive from the east, forming a giant pincers on I-litler's hard pressed forces. American and English casual- ties will unavoidably be heavy in these dangerous operations. We at home shoul-d dedicate ourselves to the task of striving to increase our toil and sacri- fice, so that these losses will be as small as possible, and our final invasion be brought to a swift and successful climax. The year l944 must mark the end of the suppression and domination of European countries by the Nazis, and the beginning of a new era of peace and contentment in that part of the world.