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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24

to fight, operating a machine gun with devastating effect against the enemy. Finally in the closing mo- ments of the encounter, when all but seven of the original 250 in the company had been destroyed, he received an abdominal wound that eventually proved fatal.
 Many others, according to Ayl- ward, displayed equal courage un- der fire, but a great number, some surviving, others dead, failed to re- ceiye recognition in the way of medals or citations. These, he in- sists, were more deserving than he.
 Yesterday was the 23rd anniver- sary of Aylward's anonymous hero- ism in the battle of Epieds. The citation bears the cogent reminder, "Epieds, France, July 23, 19l8."
 Chenim des Danes
 Alyward is reticent about the painful details of twentieth century warfare. He displays the same re- luctance to dwell upon them evil denced by so many other veterans. But the battle of Chenim des Danes will probably remain one of the most vivid and sorrowful recollections of World War I.
 It was during this encounter that one of Aylward's best-loved com- rades met his death. Corp. Coyle, to whom the Waterbury Legion post owes its name, was killed in action in this battle, during a fear full enemy barrage. that Aylward insists was one of tn enlost terrify- ing in his war experience.
 Aylward was promoted to Ser gent Aylward after the battle of Epieds, during which he was gassed. He later was transferred to train ing camp and probably would have received lieutenant's commission had not the war come to an end at that time. He had left his com- pany upon being sent to the train ing camp, and therefore did not re- turn to this country until March 8, 1919.
 Since his return to civilian life he has maintained an interest in the activities of his erstwhile com- rades. He is past commander of the I'D, and also a past commander of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War. He is employed as a foreman in the Scovill Manu- featuring company, where he has worked since 1921.
 For Preparedness
 Aylward bears a repugnance to war, but his attitude is tempered by a realistic understanding of the problems faced by the nation today. He acquowledges that involvment in the European conf1agration may ul- timately develop, 2nd he insists that in order to meet the crisis ade- | quately American service men must receive thorough training. He feels that one year is not sufficient to provide the military fundamentals so essential in modern mechanized and blitz warfare. He believes that men should be thoroughly grounded in the rudiments, lest the tragedy of sending raw recruits to annihila- tion in the front lines be repeated.
 Aylward further senses the real tragedy inherent in present-day conflict, the outstanding character istic that distinguishes total war" from all that have preceded. He speaks with sadness of the. ruthless destrue' of civilian populations and eS s the fervent hope that Americ ities will be spared the horror that has visited those on the European continent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
BY SAM DINE

D. A. V.
 New England division in the A, E.. F. The contingent must have been among the first to go abroad from this country, because Aylwards rec ord shows participation in almost every significant battle engaged in by U. s. troops.
 He fought in the Champagne and Aisne sectors in the battle of the Marne: St. Mihiel, Mouse Argonne, Troyon, Chemin des Danes, and Toul sectors; and saw action in the battle of Epieds.
 He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in the Epieds engagement, but of what the heroism consisted Aylward absolutely refuses to say. He does speak with unmitigated praise of the valor of his comrades, however. and in particular of one George Schrick.
 Schrick was native of Kingston, N. Y, but had enlisted from Water bury, and was therefore in Company A. During the early hours of the battle of Epieds, he sustained a bullet wound in the wrist. Stanch- ing the flow of blood he, continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
HUGE DEFENSE l BILL IN HOUSE.
$S,O63,23S,47S Asked tO Provide Materials for
 5000, ,OOO-Man Army

washington, July 24-(uP)-The House today received Q $S,06S, ,2S8, ,478 supplemental defense appropriation army with critical materials for Q bill, carrying funds to supply the 5000, ,O0O-man fighting force and for 54l new merchant ships.
 The bill also carrles funds to ex- pand the navy,S personnel from 250,- GOO to 30p,OO0 officers and men.
 The army total approprition- $4, ,760 POS, ,S13--is broken down into S, ,4O9, ,621 ,359 to build up huge re- serves of ammunition, tanks, and anti-tank weapons and equipment. The remaining funds will go to supply essential items to maintain war time force of $l,72T, GOO men and critical iterns-those not man. ufactured commercially, general ordnnce equiprnent-for a S,0O0,OOO man army.
 The navy departments funds $1 ,569, ,374, ,665--will go largely for public works, new ship construction and repair facilities and operating expenses of the navy, moving rapid- ly toward its goal of a two-ocean navy. and 15,O00 plane air force. The House appropriations commit tee report on the measure said the bill Contemplated" construction of 105 new warships.
 The $1,698, ,65o,000 in cash and contract authority for the maritime commission would be used to con- struct 541 new merchant vessels, at the rate of two ships day by next January, and to reQuisition or pur- chase additional, existing shipping. Deliveries of merchant ships, the committee said, are now being made at the rate of two a day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Inventory

An inventory of the estate of Lewis F. Eastwood, deceased of this city, was entered today in probate court.
 Value placed upon personal property, of which the estate con- sists exclusively, is $7,827.07. This amount is represented by 200 shares of Waterbury Printing Go. capital stock, appraised at $500; an insurance policy with the Sun Life Assurance Go. of Canada, estimated at $2,47982; three shares of National Screen Service Corp. capital stock, valued at $45 1000; and share of American General Corp. stock worth SPAS.
 Lewis D. Eastwood is named ad. ministrator of the estate. Lewis F. Eastwood died April 27, his wear,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
GOVERNOR HURLEY
 NAMES COMMISSION

Hartford, Conn, July 24-(UP)-- Gov. Hurley today appointed & fiye- man commission to enter Into inc terstate sanitation eompaets with New York and New Jersey,
 Named to tho commission were State water Commissioner Sanford H. Wadhams: Attorney General Francis A. Pall0lil: State Health c0mmlaai0neg Stanley u. osborn; former State Sen. Daniel r. n. Hickey. Stamford; and Andrew Ra- doi, Hfldanpeft. president of eu |aNHlek akm ~ @0Nth MmWqlks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
WOOL MARKET

Boston, July 24-(UP)-Scatt sales were closed on domestic woolS at the Boston market today accord- ing to the U. s. agriculture depart lnent.
 The volume of business was iil- clined to be smaller than last week. Actual sales were closed at prices about steady compared with last weeks prices. Twelve month Texas. wcols were moved occasionally at mostly $1.05 to SLOT. Fine terri- tory wools. of French conileng length were sold in original bags at $l to $1.03 secured basis. A little interest was shown in colnbing 1-4 blood bright fleece wools at prices in the range 45 to A cents in the grease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
By ELMER c. WALzER

(Um1te0 Pfc8S EmnmcAaA EuAVUrJ
 New York, July 24--.UP) Lead ing stocks fluctuated in a narrow range today with volume light while special issues in many instances were strong on selective buying.
 Commodities continued under the domination of the Japanese move on French Indo-C China. Black pep- per, which comes from the Orient, ran up sharply. Rubber futures had gains that ranged to a half cent A pound. silk was strong for time but 1t reacted on profit. taking. World sugar futures made new highs for the season. Wheat gained a cent or more and cotton was up more than 8 dollar a hale.
 Japanese bonds were weak with one of the issues of 2 points. Other bonds were narrowly irregular with the sugar bonds strong. U. s. gov- ernment issues were trregularly higher in light trading. 4
 Airline stocks were popular foH t time and some of them held fair ly good gains.
 In the sugar group, new highs were made by American Sugar Re- flring, Cuban American, Francisco Central violeta, Guantanamo issues and Manati. American preferred at its high was up points.
 Airline shares had gains ranging to 2 points in Transcontinental & western. Pathe Film featured the market in volunne after opening on a block of 4,000 shares. Pathe made new high at IA 1-8 up nearly point and then eased partially on profit-taking.
 During the course of the session new highs were made by Bangor &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Fair Rents Here

The Office of Production and Civilian Supply has included Waterbury among 21 defense cents in the country who have assumed the leadership fin the fair rent campaign. Rated with this city are Hartford, Bristol and New London. The federal agency points out that rents are rising rapidly in more than 100 cities, and steps to curb this tendency are strongly urged.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully heads the local fair rent committee, which investigates complaints concerning unfair rent raises. Legal authorization for enforce ment of decisions in this con- nection does not exist, however.
 The setting up of rent conn Inittces was discussed yesterday by Gov. Robert A. Hurley and Col. Samuel H. Fisher of the state defense council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Chain Letters

A warning againstt he sending of chain letters of any kind was issued this morning by Charles H. Platt, superintendent of malls at the local post office.
 The posting of any such letetrs, whatever type they are, is 2 viola ti0n of the postal fraud and iot- tery statutes, he said. The postal department is authorized to refuse delibery of any chain letters. MT. Platt added, and to return them to the last signed. Any such vio- lation of the postal regulations, of course, makes the sender liable for legal action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Leaving City

Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Congregational church, submitted his resignation as Q member of the Kiwanis club which was read yesterday afternoon at the weekly luncheon meeting held ct The Elton. pr. Gregg plans to leave Waterbury soon.
 The speaker on the clubs pro- gram yesterday was Watson House of Hartford. general insurance agent for the New England Mls tual Insurance Go, whose topic was on Model RallFoading." Nc described at some detail his mlnlAs ture railroad models and naid that much time and care is required to build one.
 The speaker Was introduced by nF. Roger B. Neleon. oeoFge scott, pfssdent, pFsslded ak ine llsnNNeNH asN&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
On FurIOugh

Joseph L. Michaud, fireman, second class, in the U. s. Navy, is home for a fifteen-day fur tough with his wife, at ? Rut- ledge street. He has been sta toned at the Boston Navy Yard since his recent re-enlistment in the Navy on July eighth.
 Michaud enlisted in the Navy in 1927, and served for four years, at the end of which time he returned to Waterbury to live. But the call of the sea could not be downed permanently, and in July of this year Michaud enlisted for the second time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
SpOtIighting sCityNews
2OSth Coming

Mayor Vincent A. Scully win meet the 2OSth Coast Artillery (AA) at the WolcOtt- Waterbury line when the regiment arrives here Saturday morning for . weekend stay during which It will take part in Che American Legion parade.
 Col. Francis J. Shearer, conn mander, notified the mayor that the regiment will arrive in Wa terbury shortly after 8:3O Sat- urday and proceed through the city to the municipal stadium where it will lencamp.
 Among tthe 1,7OO officers and men of the regiment are many Waterburians, who left here in January to begin training at Camp Edwards, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
GREENWICH TIME
 OWNER IS NAMED

Hartford, Conn. July 24.-tUP)- Gov. Hurley today announced the appointment of Albert W. Johnston. Greenwich. owner Of the 0Teen- wlch Time, to the state defense council.
 MT, Johnston will serve with Col. Samuel A. FikheF, administrator. and ether council members in foFmulat. inc defenfe policies for the state, Mr. Johnston has been . trustee ef Wesleyan university for 20 years. A mapilhliean, AfE. Johnston is g former efflclai Of Inc International Nickel co. and i1 nov serving a 6haiTman of Inc board ef Inc Tech AnRhGs Gold Mlne, Lids ei pnns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Cars Damaged

Two motorists were involved ln . collision yesterday afternoon ln Ex- change place with slight damage 10 both ears No arrests were made.
 Motor Patr0lman Joseph phelan said an automobile operated by James Atkins. co, oi l4i WaGerlown road collided with enc driven by Dominic Ganioro 0f 4s Union street oH East Maln street, near Exchange place. OflAeeF Phelan said the fends efs as paaA aAF NFlq Aent&fi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Volunteers

John H. Gilbert, IT,, of 157 Hillside avenue, the son of John H. Gilbert, is now 8 second lieu- tenant in the 16th infantry, Fort Devens, Mass. He attended Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, va., Brown University and Babson Institute of Busi- ness Administration, Babson Park, Mass. He volunteered for service with the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
COTTON FUTURES

New York, July 24-(UP) Cotton futures rallied sharply in fairly active forenoon dealings today to show gains extending to around 75 cents bale after early easiness.
 Replacement buying and cover- ing generated in part by a report that the government has not as yet decided definitely to dispose of 1884, 1887 crop loan cotton influenced the recovery movement.
 Around noon the list was tip II to 16 points net. First prices were ? to 10 points lower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
sour, FIRE, DESSERT

Allentown, Pa. (UP)--Delegates ts the 7lst annual convention of tii' Pennsylvania Council of Delibera, ton of the Scottish Rite had ncve meal during their conclavc. Whill eating their fruit cup and soup. { fire in the kitchen destroyed tlr, main course. They ended the mea. with ice cream and coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
WHITEHEAD CLAN
 ATTENDS REUNION
Three States Represented in Annual Get-TOgether
 at CandleWOOd Lake

The annual reunion of the descendants of John Bulkley White.- head was held Sunday at the cot. tage of MT. and Mrs. Brownson Smith on Candlewood Lake. More than fifty members of the family were present, from Connecticut, New York, and Tennessee.
 Mrs. Sarah Smith of Worthwhile, 84, daughter of John B. Whitehead, was the oldest person present, and the other ages ranged all the way down to Edwin Clark Whitehead, infant son of MT. and Mrs. Robert Whitehead of Washington.
 Among those present for the oc- caSion were MT and Mrs. Clayton Smith, MT. and Mrs. Charlie B. Smith of Worthwhile, c. Edwin Smith and Mrs. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Henry Gibson with their chil- dren, Bulkley and Henry, Jr. also Charles Gibson, all from North vile; Mrs. Howard Camp and Mrs. Charles Ericson of New York City: MT. and Mrs. Edwin I. Smith from Nassau, N. Y.; Mrs. Joseph Dean with son and daughter from Knox vile, Tenn; Mrs. r. c. Welles and two from South Windsor. and from the same town. MT. and Mrs. Philip Welles and two daughters, Marilyn and Patricia.
 Also present were MT. and Mrs. Harold Cotton and family from West Hartford. Nelson Smith from South Manchester, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Whitehead and daughter, Mary from Washington, also Mr, and Mrs. Robert Whitehead and infant son. Mir. and Mrs. Charles w. McIlrayey. Mfr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Llzkauskas and daughter, Jane. and several guests.
 The Pennsylvania branch Of the Whitehead family wll have a siIni- lar reunion next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Doing Their Bit!

A donation of $23.l5 has been received by the local chapter of the Red Cross this week from a group of boys at the Crystal Beach Camp in Saybrook. The money represented the proceeds of the sale of several small articles the boys had themselves made in their sea shell craft shop.
 Tn making the gift, the boys wrote local Red Cross authorities that it was to aid "the welfare of our country" The camp is directed by MT. and Mrs. 0. c. McTernan of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
NEW YORK VISITOR
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

James J. Macdonald, 40, of 2431 Halsey street, New York city, attempted suicide when he threw himself into the path of a car driven by Raymond Bedard of 29 LOunsbury avenue, late this afternoon on WatertOwn avenue.
 Motor PatrOlman Joseph LO- vallO said Macdonald was walk ing along the street when Be- dard's car proceeding south ap- preached the man who suddenly threw himself in front of the vehicle.
 Macdonald said he wanted to end 1t all when he was taken to Che Waterbury hospital for treat ment. The officer said the man was intoxicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Panama-B

Harry w. Bartlett, 25, and Rob- ert L. Curtiss, 23, of Waterbury enlisted for the infantry in Pana- ma through the Hartford recruit ing office yesterday. They were among six who enlisted for ser- vices at the headquarters recruit ing office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
WORKMAN KILLED

Mew Haven, Conn., JulS @a~-euRD --Theedore Lenarf, 20s North Has ven. waa killed lodey When he feil while working on h feof ci . Mew Annan %HFminAa Gm hAlAlnE kens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Leading Stocks Were Shaky In Closing Hour of Market
Stimson Made Charge
 To Press Conference
Continued from Page D

War Department is to perfect this force," Marshall said. Any large increase would disrupt that force because we would have to spread our trained men to form nucleus for the training of the increase and would thereby lower the eff ficiency of the whole"
 Taft's proposal, which was not in the form of legislation, contem- plated an army of 1,948,000 men, of which about 1,3000O0 would have at least nine months training. He estimated that 75,0O0 men would enter and leave the service through the selective training process each month when it was in operation.
 Japan Denounced
 Washington, July 24-(UP)-The United States, in sharply worded statement by Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles, today de- nounced as aggression" Japan's move into Indo-China.
 Welles declared that the Japanese move was a threat to United States defense supplies and ultimately the Philippines.
 Welles' formal statement said that "the government and people of this country fully realize that such developments bear directly upon the vital problem of our ila- tional security"
 The statement said that the Indo- China move, following out Ja- pans announced policy of expan- sion, appeared to be only the pre- cursor to additional moves in the area.
 There is not apparent to the government of the United States any valid ground upon which the Japanese government would be warranted in occupying 1ndo-C China or establishing bases in that area as measures of self defense" Welles said.
 He declined to comment when asked whether his statement indi- cated that the United States would take economic measures against Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Special Issues Were
 Strong In Trading
Commodities Were Affected By Reports From Japan;
 Japanese Bonds Weak; Airline Stocks Popular

Aroostook preferred, Bu6d Manu.
 featuring preferred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Veteran OF World War Pays Tribute
 To Buddies, Aduocates Preparedness

Past A. " Commander William Aylward Recalls Incidents of Big Fgh Over There Made Sergeant 23 Years Ago Yesterday Discuss Personal Role Believes in Preparedness of
 U. S. Forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24

DOW JONES AVERAGES
 30 20 IS Indus. R. R. Util.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
INDUSTRY IN NEW
 ENGLAND BRISK
Operating at Most Active Pace on Record; Retail
 Trade Increases

Boston, Nov. 13.-(UP)-New Eng land industry continues to operate at the most active pace on record despite a widening spread between defense and non-defense production, ' Dun GS Bradstreet, Inc, reported to- day.
 Important industries such a cot- ton, woolen and Worsted, rayon, pa- per. arms, aircraft, machine tool, machinery and shipbullding operated at capacity levels" the authorAy stated.
 Employment and payrolls, still rising to new highs in defense cen- ters, are reflected in much better than-average retail trade gains"
 Although affected by brass and copper restrictions, the jewelry in- dustry was reported working at full time to deliver Christmas orders Manufacturers were said to be turn ing to silver and p.astics instead of scarce materials, and these substi- tutes. combined with defense work, twill allow the industry, which em- ploys about S5,O00, to continue oper- ations."
 Total government awards to New England concerns in the period iron, October 3l through November s were placed atteil, ,aoos 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
President In Appeal
 To IN. E. Industries
Sends Telegram to l7th Annual Conference; Alp. praises Yankee Ingenuity; Urges Defense Success

Ngsaon, Nov. lS-CUPD--pEeslden .Roosevelt today asked New England Auslness leaders and public offleials Co lot nothing stand in the way of prompt success in defense produc- Non.
 m e telegram to the nth annual New England Conference, read by President Ralph E. Flanders of the New England Council, Mir. Roose- welt said the task before the nation SHas not easy and that success would { Nonae "only through the use of all ,eur energies and all of our re- hources."
 I, Flanders reported to the confer lence that New England is far bet- { Ger equipped to meet the national emergency than any other section 7 of the country.
 m opening the formal sessions, Flanders proposed that interna- eional 'sholding companies" be ROrned to control the worlds raw materials after the war. This, he said, should be the price demand ed by America for unlimited lease- lend aid to the democracies and eheir colonial empire,
 GAS a nation of free men," said Akr. Roosevelt A his telegram, i've are engaged @ Q great effort to build cur doeensos against those who threaten our way of life; those who would crush decency and humanity under the dictator's heel.
 . eFNTRA ..a,,ak ,.aaliVpa that h1ti1dlV1as fNN, defense means more than peak pro- ductlon in c portion of our indus tries. It means spreading the work eQuitahly, efiiciently and quickly throughout our entire economic structure. ..
 ''ft means the production in tens us thousands of factories of the bits and pieces so vital to defense. It means certain hardships and sacri- Aces. We have borne them before in times of stress. We shall do so
 The President said that "New England and its Yankee in- Renulty is already contributing sub- stantially" to the defense program and described the conference as proof that New England had not 1 forgotten its great democratic tradition" of sitting down to discuss common problems. Flanders was reelected president of the New England Council, re- gional development organization, at the 65th quarterly meeting which preceded the opening of the confer- ence. Others reelected were: Sec. retary, Frank A. Sullivan Of Wester- Iy, R. l., and executive vice.presi- dent, Dudley Harmon of Wellesley Edwin c. Johnson Of Boston was elected treasurer.
 , Flanders said that If the democ. racies are to be saved by our aid "it ls essential that their assets be put on the table aS an offset to this aid
 the joint possession and control of such resources would be the pest economic sanction available against any such rearmament as that which destroyed international order this time."
 He proposed sending "not mil- lions, but billions" of dollars worth of food to spain in an effort to win her from the Axis on grounds her ''psoition is of vital importance in