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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
SHIP STRIKE ENDS
 IN SAN FRANCISCO
Soldiers Are Withdrawn From Shipyards; Strik-
 CTS Accused of Betrayal
By JAMES A. SULLIVAN Limited Press stan CorrespOndent)

United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 san Francisco, Dee. 23.--(UP)-- The Army withdrew soldiers from outside four shpyards today, iEldis eating that 1t believed strike which could have threatened the con- structlon of merchant ships vital to the war effort, had fizzled.
 The troops had been placed there to see that workmen, particularly welders, who wished to work despite the strike call Of the Unafaliated Brotherhood of Welders, Cutters, and burners were not intimidated by the brotherhood's pickets.
 'They are available for further duty at the plants if the need for them arises" the Army statement, announcing the withdrawal of troops, said.
 The strike is strictly jurisdic. tional. The weiders seek to corn- pei the American Federation of Labor to grant them q charter for an autonomous union. The Boiler Makers and other AFL unions now have Jurisdiction over them. Betrayed Thelr Country
 Sidney IIillman, associate dArec- tor of the ofklce of production inan- agement, who settled Q similar juris- dictional strike of welders four months ago, accused the strikers of betraying their country.
 "When American shing are being sunk and enemy ships Turk of our shores, the strike of some welders in west coast shipyards is 6 shock ing act of disloyalty to the nation" he said.
 The ofilse of emergency manage. lnent said that Of the 5000 welders employed in the four yards, only 406 responded to the strike call and the plants were operating about normally. Welding is . vital proc- ess in Shiphuilding and an effective strike of welders could eventually close the yards. The yards are building q, ,00O, ,O0O, 900 worth of mer. chant ships for the United States and Great Britain.
 Anthony Ballariri, president of the California State Metal Trades Council, (AFIs), ordered AF.L iiaem- bers to 90 through the picket lines. Ralph Sheafe, spokesman for the Welders union, professed to regret the withdrawal of troops, saying the picket lines, not the flcn-striklng workers, needed protection. He was afraid some heads would be broken" when the AFL men went through the lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23

Nerve S. Robert assistant scout executive of Matta- tuck Council and better known Red and Cecile Lang lois of Worcester Mass have decided that two can get along as cheapy as one so will take the next Satur day They plan to spend their honeymoon skiing in the Laurentians and after January 12 will be at home to friends at Cliff Street Christmas cards are coming Bellrnay, William Kane, Captain and Oscar LaValley of Norwich, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. John c. Walker, Thomas F. Knighty, ?. A. Manthey of the Bear Mountain Bridge Anne, Estee and Loretta Barnell of Thomaston Mary Laser of Staten Island N r., Blue Blood Sorority MT and Mrs Patrick Brown, MT. and Mrs Harry DeVorken Mr. and Mrs Arthur Schavone Perry w. Lieber of Holly wood and Evelyn, Fritz and Beverly Klabt of Nauga- tuck. The Tower tonight sends heartest wishes to John M Lynch of Waterve John has been laid up for some time but is now the mend and his legion and well may say legon of friends all pleased to hear this good news He has received heaps and heaps of Company Watervlle Branch for number of years executive and is highly respected by all who know him. Seasons greetings MT. Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23

Angie Rose Andolina comedy daughter of MT. and Mfrs. Joseph Andolina of South Main Street, has Cepted costly Sparkler from her one and only Alfred CroccO better known to the sporting element as Bike" the son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Greece of Chatfied Avenue. No date has been set for the rice tossing Christmas cards gratefully acknowledged from Mr. and Mrs Robert Moran, Danny Gugliotti, Eleanor Sullivan of Naugatuck, MT. and Mrs Fred and Mrs. John Shiel, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Racenet of Oakville MT. and Mrs. Matthew Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs Thomas LyonS Leila T. Alexander and Mir. and Mrs Thomas Lannin of New York City
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
DECLINE NOTED
 IN AUTO DEATHS
Safety Campaign Bringing Impressive Results ; Nine
 Fatalities in 2l Days

'The people of Connecticut have answered Governor Robert A, Hur- ley's appeal for greater safety and increased vigilance on streets and highways during December" W. Burke Smith, director of the High way Safety Commission, said today in commenting on Connecticut's December trafac accident record.
 During the first twenty-one days of December this year, nine persons were killed as conpared with twenty one killed during the same period in 1e40. Of the total killed this year two were pedestrians as compared with thirteen pedestrians killed dur- ing the first twenty-one days of December, l940,
 "The closing ten days of Decem- Der might be dark days If Con- necticut motorists and pedestrians do not continue their safety yigi- lance" MT. Smith continued.
 Commenting further, he pointed out that the holiday season annual ly takes a heavy toll in persons kill. ed and injured as the result of un- safe practices in both driving and walking,
 Pedestrian traffic Is always heavy during this season of the year, he pointed out, and urged both Inotor- ists and pedestrians to "Give Cour- tesy for Christmas" in their use of trafflc arteries,
 with the rest of the country showing an increase In December fatalities, Connecticut citizens are to be congratulated in answering the appeal of their Governor by re- ducing fatalities by more than 100 per cent during this period of na- tional emergency when conServa- ton of life, limb and property is paramount" MT, Smith said in clos- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
NURSING CLASSES
 OFFERED AT YALE
Inactive Members Invited to New Haven Class
 Opening Jan. 27

New Haven, Dec. 22-The Yale University School of Nursing will offer two new refresher courses for inactive registered nurses in Conn ecticut who wish to familiarize them selves with new nursing procedures, equipment, and theory In the in- terests of state, city and national defense, IS was announced today by Dean Effle J. Taylor. The new coures will start Jan. 27, and the first of April, 1922. There are 1885 registered inactive nurses in the state, Dean Taylor pointed out, and 50 far comparatively few of them have taken the twc refresher courses already offered by the Yale school.
 Nurses have Q vital place to fill in this time of national need" Dean Taylor said. "They must be well prepared to it into the emergencies both in the hospital and in the home. Tn order to release the younger group of nurses without ties and responsibilities to go into the Army and Navy services, the industrial plants, the many fields of public health work, and the hospitals, nurses now inactive will be needed in many capacities and in constant ly increasing numbers.
 'sThe whole practice of nursing has been changed during the past 10 or IS years. and variety of treat ments in all branches of nursing have been introduced. These call for new nursing procedures. new meth ods of doing old procedures, know ledge of new forms of equipment and a new approach to the care of patients. It is to bridge this gap between the old and the new n nursing that refresher courses arc being given.
 ''Ilhe 16 nurses now enrolled sn the current r8Eresfer course at tho Yale University Schnnl 0g Nursing arc not only enthusiastic oven thN value ~ Aaa eQuaea m N lmM & m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23

ble"-canned foods and other neces- stiles. Food items were limited to two apiece, and the housewives were asked to use chicken and Island pork.
 Amusements are limited to the daytime, before the blackout hours. There are sandbag air raid shelters in front of the theaters, and en- tertainers donate their talents to service men on leave in the city.
 Every male family head is held responsible for individual air raid shelters.
 MANY WEDDINGS BUT FEW HONEYMOONS
 There Is a rush to the marriage bureau. All weddings are in the dave time, because of the blackout. Hon. eymoons are few, because many of the bridegrooms are on only three hours leave.
 Blackouts regulations are very
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23

Alvin James, one of the greatest basketball stars turned out by George Taylor at Crosby High School was visitor in town over the weekend, stopping off en route to his wfe'S home in Massachusetts Mario Sonny" saH was greeted warmly on all sides during the furough spent here He's stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina and makes good-looking soldier for Uncle Sam. Johnny Cooney sent his regards to the boys in Waterbury from Torrngon Saturday where he was delegate to the Democratic congressional conven ton from Ltchhed Johnny looks in the pink as he always did while pastming in the Exchange Place business life here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23

MT and Mrs Michael Donovan of ThOmaston are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary today Mike is former member of our reportorial staff Edna M Fitzpatrick of the Wire Mill Office at ScOvipS recently was awarded 25-year gold service pin Rudy Dobrch has returned to work after being laid up with illness for some time John Kelliher Is hos pitazed at St. Mary's after recent major operation Henry Holihan was thrilled with the magnificent sky line road running along the top of the mountains On 6 recent trip to Lynchburg, Va. Wilbur Sheehan has joined Bob LOwery's orchestra DOrena Sullivan s sporting new wrist watch, recent birthday gft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
CHRISTMAS JrTTERs
pY THE MAN lN THE TowER

Mothers In a dither, Dad is in Q stew, Sisters all unnerved, Bet that goes for you. It's Just the climax, Of the endless Christmas rush, Hardly Q single rave left Or a feeble gush, All the kids are undertoot,
 Sis is having fit, win the boy friend come across, VIII he do his bit9 Dad is apathetic, Can't afford good rye, And more or less resigned To accept the perennial tie, Oh, woe, woe is usl What can the matter bel Here 1t Is Christmas eve, And we haven't started the tree. Mothers in quite 6 state, Dad is In a stew, All the family's going nuts, Bet that goes for you
 --EMEM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
NATIONAL COUNCIL
 NAMES LOCAL MEN

The National Council of the Joint Distribution committee has an. nounced the appointments of Meyer Erlanger, chairman of the Water bury Zionist cisttct, and David Stein, head of the local Jewish Fed. erated Appeals, to membership in the committee. Reelected for three year terms were: Max Krinsky and Aaron D. Solomon, also of this city. Other Waterbury council members are Joseph Gaber, Herman J. Weis- man, Harry LiebeSkind and Martin Qreenblatt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
Lieutenant General

Year lin which the force of our arms will triumph over the enemies of our country and thus permit the world again to realize the Nativity pronise-"On Earth peace, good will toward men,"
 The text of the message, which has been forwarded to all units of the First Army, follows:
 "In this solemn hour, 1t Is diff cult indeed for me to speak to the officers and enlisted men of my
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
KOsIECK IN PAST

Martin Kosleck, veteran stage and screen character actor, recently re- ported Co work at Ag- c-M after be- lKg aigned for an important role ir "9at oK the Enstr with ConrA VelH6 aud Ann Ag&K
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
CHRISTMAS TIME

Time is rolling round.
 It seems such little while Only just one year ago
 We greeted 1t with smile. Christmas time is very near. We do not hear those silent wings, But give to it Q hearty cheer, And walt for all the joy it brings. Iris nice to meet old friends Assembled here today, Iris nice to take their hand And SO where'er we may. Srls nice to wish them well Tn everything they do, More Joy than we can tell And all that's good for you. live in South Waterbury, Very near the steeple, With my nearest relatives Among the best of people. I 90 on Sunday to the church And pass some time away, Alistening to the minister And whatever he may say. 11s very near to Christmas, The time when Jesus came 70 bring the best of tidings % ell the sons Of men. @e must say adieu
 4D aTl you many friends,
 lng peace and Joy to you
 M Christmas season ends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23

strict. Icebox lights must be lin- screwed, and alT radios and stove lights covered. One ingenious house. wive invented phosphorous tiddle- de-winkS.
 Honolulu prepared for Q dry Christmas, and all shops closed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
Special to The DemOCrat)

Governors Island, N. r., Dec, 22- Tn Q special Christmas message to the officers and enlisted men of the First Army. Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum called upon his com- mand ito face the future with the high courage which has chacterized the American soldier in every war in our history"
 General Drum extended to his troops his best wishes for the New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
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early. Store windows, criss-c crossed with afiti-shatter tape, looked like old-fashioned peep shows. Shopping crowds were greatly tllinned. Sand- bags before stores and other build- iFlgs were made from sugar sacks, buriap being at q premium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-23
Compensation Agreements A

C0mpensaslon Commits 1 0neP Joseph E. Talbot today approved Che following agreements:
 Margaret AEancini, Waterbury, against ScOvili Misunderstanding ' Company, Waterbury, $1S.00 per week for g ls-24 weeks on account of specific injury; @ per cent loss of functl0n of she second and third fingers, right hand.
 Kenneth Sanford, Bethlehem, against Sc0viIl NEanufacturing Company, s1zA4 per week for i2 weekss speeiElc injury; go per cent Ioss of function of the right thumb.
 Sheehan Assif, Waterbury against Manufacturers Foundry Company, Waterbury, s1B.eQ per week beginning September 90; imjuFeA right foot.
 women with families, and many Most of the group are married come Into New Haven zrogn soma distance on the four mornings q week when classes arc held. The aGes Of the group range from 90 ku B0 and tle pariod ainea they 0onl- ple1aa t1elr saAlnlNw ranges Exons to &a years Hsst ~ lEa ans AAaaE NY NNw m N
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12

quickly Jumped 10 my feet. ran
back 10 the bridge and from there
watched a scene i will never
forget.
Overhead a squadron Of five
Dorniers were turning and twist
ing in an effort to dodge the
streams of gunfire which belched
skyward from the long line of
ships. The whole dusky sky was
lit up by streaks of flame from
the roaring guns and the bursts
of anti-aircraft shells.
In this eerie light one Dornier
streaked downward at us. De-
spite a virtual curtain of fire, the
Nazi pilot withheld his bombs
until he was about 200 feet above
us and 100 yards ahead OF our
bow.
Enveloped in the bursting she'll
fire. the Dornier careened crafty
and headed towards a large tanker
in the convoy.
But the pilot apparently decided
he didn't like the situation, and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Hurled to Deck
By Cannon's Blast

/ followed his pointed finger.
There against the black night was
the still blacker shape OF Dorm
Ter IL, which is shaped like long
pencil but looked 10 me more like
black flying coffin.
The Nazi pilot dived sharply
through the low-hanging clouds.
l stood there riveted 10 the deck,
when suddenly our four-inch gun
roared.
/ was too excited TO recall the
shippers admonition not 10 stand
too close to the gun. l suddenly
found myself thrown roughly 10
the deck by the terrible concus-
sion from the lannon's blast.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
FRUITLESs PEACE TALK

ANKARA. Nov. 12.-QNS)-A
dramatic but fruitless peace
meeting" between Col. DraJha Mi
hailovitch, leader Of Serbian guer-
rilia forces. and Premier General
Nedich of the Axis-controlled Ser
bian government, was reported in
Ankara today.
General Nedich appealed TO Mi
hailovitch 10 meet him and dis
cuss a means of ending the frat
ricidal war" The guerrilla leader
agreed. but General Nedich re-
fused his terms included
insistence that shooting OF Serbs
cease. that Germ an troops be
withdrawn from Belgrade an d
Nish. and the Serbs be allowed TO
Tive in peace
Colonel Mihailovitch then re-
turned TO the mountains.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Maybe He Was Hit
But Maybe Not

One bomb fell 100 yards ahead
OF us. The other two threw up
a mountainous spray so yards be.
hind a tanker.
Then the Dornier shot up into
the clouds and disappeared.
i was sure the Nazi had been
hit. But the skipper said:
maybe he WAS, maybe he
wasn't. We don't claim a hit
unless we zee them afire or they
plunge into the sea-
1 was nervous and jittery fol-
lowing this strange exhibition OF
trapshooting at a human target.
But all around me the business of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Jailed Officer FoiIs Break

CAMDEN, N. j.. Nov. H.
QNS)-A former Camden police
man serving a term for drunkeRsxs
prevented a break by two ex-
convicts from Camden County
Jail. w. George Roundley jail
warden, and six policemen, then
subdued the would-be escapes in
a battle that threw the jail and
the court house in which II is
located, into turmoil lasting for
hours.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Convoy Fights Off
NaZi Planes i'm Battle
CONTINUED from Page Two)

have spoken 10 his passengers
during peacetime when he was an
officer on the palatial Empress OF
Britain.
/ suddenly realized during this
grim moment while we were
awaiting an enemy plane loaded
with death that i had completely
forgotten 10 put on my tin hat.
j slipped il on and frightened the
strings OF my life-Saving belt,
which / had not taken of for
days and nights.
In the gathering darkness
knew that aboard every ship along
the lengthy line others were do
ing the same as I-others were
tensely waiting, with dryneSs in
their threats and fingers upon
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Without a Casually.
Food Ships Continue

Without a single casualty. our
long line of ships drove uninter-
rupted through the sea toward our
destination.
] said TO the skipper:
II realize these are food supply
ships bringing food for the tables
of Britain, hut until now I never
realized what hell you fellows
60 through. Now I know the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Wednesday. November ~. 1s41

seeing the convoy through contin-
ued just as if this was normal
routine. \t
Gradually the gunfire from the
other. ships died down and the
drone Of the Dorniers faded off in
the distance. The only sounds
audible were the roaring of the
wind. the flashing of the waves, and
the steady throb of the propellorS
w hich hadn't missed a beat
throughout the entire episode.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12

true meaning Of the benediction
repeated daily over meals:
We thank Thee O Lord for
this our daily bread"
The skipper. apparently not
hearing me. replied:
my oldest boy would like to
meet you. He's movie FAM
IL l had seen and heard all this
in a film / would not have believed
il. But 1 actually saw and went
through it. Still i can hardly Beg
lieVe IN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
DETROIT EVENING TIMES (PHoNE calRRl $500

without wasting any time, he
pressed his bomb release.
Toward the sea plunged three
Stubby bombs. which seemed. how
ever. TO hover a moment in the
air before beginning their down
ward, screening plunge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12

deck gunRerS' fingers nervously
twitched against the triggers Of
Annerican-made machine guns and
other anti-alrcraft guns, the de-
tails of which are secret, as well
rs the deadly anti-aircraft POM
pom. An eyes were focused over
head 10 catch glimpse Of the
Onconninn enemy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Tank Corps veFerans Meet

AL tank corps veterans of the
World War today were invited to
a meeting next Monday ats p. m,
IN the American Legion Home.
Cass avenue and Lafayette boule-
ward, for the organization of a
battalion OF the. World War Tank
Corps Association.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
: cZECHs EXECUTED

PRAGUE. Nov. II. - CINS) -
Seven leading members of an IL
legal Czech Communist organiza-
ton were sentenced TO death today
and executed Immediately on
charges OF sabotage and illegal
possession of arms.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
Italians Seize
$50 as Hostages
For Serb Attack
rr..rpsus,.l NV, s4r,ic, Cabl,

ROME. Nov. Pm a lightning
roundup Italian authorities in for
mer YufoSlsvia today seized l5e
hostages following machinegun
and bombing attack by Serbian
guerrillas on Italian troops az
split (Spslato).
One soldier was killed and AZ
East "a soldiers and 2S civilians
ounded.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
All Tensely Waiting
Glimpse Of Enemy

The skipper tugged my shoulder
Put on your tin hat" he said.
Don't stand too near the win
dow"
He spoke as calmly as he must
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
SENTENCED AS SLAYER

BUCHAREST, Nov. 12.-QNS)
Convicted Of shooting German
Major Doehring in Bucharest last
January, man giving his name
as Sarandros was sentenced TO
death today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12

countless triggers. for the first
glimpse of the enemy.
The roar OF the planes grew
louder. Suddenly the tenseness
was broken by the shout OF a
gunner.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-12

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Evening star., 1941-03-09

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fair in Zaragoza to other countries
products.