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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
.'42 ICE CAPADES
 UNDERWAY NOV. l9
Vera Hruba One Of Fea. tured Skaters In New
 Haven Skating Show

Vera Hruha whose fate aS Q "eIrl without Q country" threatened her with deportation proceedings recent ly and brought her 300 proposals of marriage in one week from Ameri- can sultors, combines rare beauty with Q notable reputation won in Europe as on ice skater,
 Vera Hruba (the + Is sllent) ape pears in Ice Capades of le42, which will run at the New Haven Arena starting Wednesday night, Nov. 10 |, through Wednesday night, Nov. %, with matinees on Nov. 20, 22 and 23.
 She was born ct Prague, capitol of the now dismemhered Czech rec public, 2i years ago. It, was while touring with the Ice CapadeS com. pany some months ago that she bee came 0 cause celebre,. When news of her being c girl without Q coun- try" hit the front pages of Arneri. newspapers, proposals of marriage poured in from American men all over the country, The skaters case was taken to Washington, however and satisfactorily ironed out. She Is also known As "The Girl Who Defied Hitler". It took place four years ago at Berlin when Fhe personally re- fused to disown her country to be- come c star In Germany.
 Forty-elght Tee Capets, plus a host of stars, including Ave women worlds champions, will appear In this gigantic all new ice extraya- ganza.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

time, I challenge Mir. scully to pro- duce the original letter.
 Tn bringing my campaign to c close, wish to remind you that ! promised to conduct a clean, cOn- structive and honest campaign, and I have done so. Everything except the main issue of Mir. Scully's record and his 1889 promises were but q sideshow put on by him to avoid the main Issues. I have not only refuted MT. Sculiy's claims and promises, but I have also avoided personalities and disregard the sly use of insinua- tions and falsehoods put out by Q hard-pressed Democratic machine. Mir. scully has failed in supporting his own issue or promises.
 Before concluding, I wish to rec peat that
 "l. MT. scully did not keep his promises in regard to the assessment of city workers for campaign funds.
 "2. Promotions in the fire and police departments were made on political and personal consideration. Merit and seniority were discarded. Firemen and policemen have good reason to grumble.
 "S. Mr. Scully used the Baldwin street bridge and Anderson school gym for a political show. The delay in each cost Waterbury extra thou sands of dollars.
 "4. The Scully administration is characterized by inaction. Many committees were formed. But where are the reportS2
 "The foregoing are typical of the type of government of the present administration. A change Is nec- esSary.
 Vote Straight Ticket
 SSThis can be accomplished by vot. ing the straight Republican ticket tomorrow. I appeal to you as an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
RALLIES ATTRACT SMALL AUDIENCES
Red Fire, Music, Speeches Cheers, Jeers Highlight
 Closing Campaign

Democrats and Republicans held their final rallies of the cainpaign last night before crowds disappotnt" ing in size. Boos and catcalls were mingled with the cheers for speakers of both sides.
 Mayor Vincent A. scully, and other Democratic candidates spoke at rallies at Brooklyn, Washington Hill and the Ahrigador. The mayor declared that the record of his ad. ministratlon was teh only issue of the campaign.
 Ex-Mayor Patrick M. Perriello spoke at a rally at 242 Baldwin street, in the center of what ts nor- mally Q strong Democratic district and only e few doors away from In- dependent Democratic headquarters. He declared that Q Republican ad- would give the city godo government and would repre- sent the people.
 Frank Wall, Independent Demo. cratic candidate for mayor, spent most of the night ct campaign SlGduQuaEbeIbl CEiSCkALik VNSg tAaStAVi day arrangements with party aides,
 Democratic and Republican leaders said they were pleased with the turnouts at the rallies, but neutral observers noted that the crowds were much smaller than In former years and took this as another indi- cation of the comparative lack of interest in the campaign.
 Red fire burned aS the campaign parades went by and posters hear- Ing pictures of tent candidates ad- orned store windows and utility poles. The Democrats parade was led by the Fulton American band.
 James Phelan presided at the Democratic rally in Brooklyn, Pat rick Wallace at Washington Hill and Miss Julia Quill ct the Abriga- dor.
 In contrast with other years, po- lice did not have to reroute traffic because of the rallies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
SERCT. CONNORS
 ADDRESSES HI-Y

Sergeant Connors of the Water . bury marine recruiting ofsice ad. dressed 70 members of the Beta Hi-Y at their weekly meeting Mon- day evening at 6 o'clock.
 Sergeant Ccnnors stressed the fol- lowing points in his talk: Require. lments on enlistment, duties of the marine, on Bea and on shore: op- portunlties for travel and advan- tages offered by the marines for c llfe's work after the enlistment period ig concluded.
 The members present ct the meeting are as follows: Dick Caro- lan, Chris Kelley, Robert O'Ccnnor, Fred Murphy, Jack Bradley, Wil- liam Bormolini, Robert Young, Joe FTisbie, Donald Lyon, William Blalr, William Webster, William zieglOr, Thomas DonAhue, Jack Randall, Lys man Webster, James Hodscn, Robert Boucher, Donald Bergln, Donald Wall and John Lasheg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
POSITION FOR HOME TOWN GIRL IN HOSPITAL WINS
 PRAISE

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 It was indeed gratifying to read In our local papers recently of the ape polntment of Miss Aida Greer aS Superintendent of The Waterbury Hospital.
 Knowing Miss Greer for many years and having watched her climb upward in . profession in which she is intensely interested, possessing As she does 6 natural ability and c wonderful personality, 1t ls fine to zee her h 6 position where theee qualifications will be c benefit, not only to the staff, but also Co tho many patients at this. institution. 4 Miss Greer is to be congratulated on her success; not only does she deserve t. but sho has earned it.
 The officials responsible sor her promotion are to be congratulate on their selection Of 6 very capable, Ilccal girl for this position. With this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
% Waterbury Youths
 In Next Draft Call
Induction To Take Place November l7th - "A Local
 Men to Be Discharged From lOznd Infantry

in this vicinity are: Board 32, Wa tertown, 4; Board 6-C, Bristol, g.; Board 30, Torrington, B; and Board l4-A, Naugatuck, 5.
 According to Captain Frederick D. Phelan, public relations officer ot the selective service system in this state, spical trains will transport the men to Fort Devens, Mass, on the induction date. Tn the past draftees stopped at Hartford for physical examinations and induce ton.
 Notice from Camp Blanding states that the men who will be released did not accompany the regiment to the Carolina naneuves area, and will be assigned to the 43rd Divis- ion guard pending their discharge. Waterbury youths are:
 Company E, John Q. Vaitiekaitis and Joseph c. Bolduc.
 Company P, Paul B. Plungls, Peter B. BakutiS, William J. Horan, Gar rett T. Reynolds and Julius w. Fee
 Company c, Michael R. O'Brien Irving 0. Delaney, Irving L. Cooke Stephen s. Benedetto, Martin & Manners, George H. Byrnes, Thomas V. Corden, David B. Altman, Adam J. BalkuS and William D. Quinn.
 Company H, Ralph s. Hoxie, Ray mond A. Baker and Ralph Ferra- iuolo.
 Also Frank x. sugrue, Peter L Calahrese, Domenic J. Daddona, and Harry L. Fox of the medical de- tachment.
 Another group in the l02nd In- fantry will be released soon iil order to reenllst in the regular army chiefly the Q. 8. Air Corps. Those in the second battalion arc as fol. lows:
 Headquarters detachment, Lu. ther D. Roe and Jonathan D. 0rout tho latter has been accepted ai flying cadet and will report X the Fort Worth, Texas, school bJ November s. Company E. Joseph Gallagher. Company F. Julian B Dickerson. William J. Lecuyer, Fred erick Delgado, Ranzy E, Hart, Lee A. Hehert, Floyd T. Jackson, Fran els A. Renzoni. James II. Rogers and Joseph Varsalona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
THE RECORD
 AS A WITNESS

think that he has not gone far enough. They believe that, as Lin. coin said of slavery, if Hitlerism Is not wrong, nothing Is wrong. The billions which we are spending in aid of England and Russia speak louder than words, They say that this Is our war. Time presses. We must avoid the fatal error of demo- cracies, too little and too late" In this great crisis we must speak to our government in clear and forceful terms, urging the only course for national safety and hon- or.
 We have suffered from the lack of unity and coordination In. our efforts, For that reason the Com. mittee to Defend America and Fight for Freedom, Inc, have formed Q single state organization under tho name of Fight for Freedom Com. mittee to Defend America of Con- nectlcut, leaving to the different branches of the two movements ia the towns Of the state to amal- gamate or to cooperate as they zee 1t, To ali in either movement, and to all others who wish for action against Hltierlsm, this state organ. lzation offers hearty ccopera ton. We must all pull together.
 For thls purpose there is need of money for meetings, printing and the many expenses involved in A campaign which must reach every corner of the state and give to every true American c chance to hear the truth and to voice his sentiments. It is Q cause which should bring c generous responSe from every patriot.
 Contributions should be sent 10 Mir. c, Harold Welch, The New Ha- ven Bank, New Haven, Conn. Checks should Do made payable to him as treasurer.
 Sincerely yours,
 HORACE D. TAFT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Waterbury will contribute g net of five men to the nations military establishment during the next two weeks. An announcement from state Selective Service headquarters rec veals that % local youths who passed induction examinations in Hartford recently, will be sum" moned to the colors on November n. At the same time word was received from Camp Banding, Fla, that 2A Waterhurians 28 years or age and older, will shortly receive honorable discharges from the t02nd Infantry -
 The announcement from state headuuarters in Hartford discloses that only S92 Connecticut men will be drafted on this months call, Q sharp drop from the last quota ot 1912. The quota for local boards follows: Board i5-A, i2; Board i6.B, IS; and Board l6-A, l. Board l6.B which sent no men for the pre- Induction examinations received no quota this month. Other boards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Rev. ', '. Donnelly &4). Everything else must be left for the German families which come from Germany to take possession on-houseS, furnish ings, clothing, food. jewelry and money"
 "When the people arc rounded up, they are driven like cattle to the railroad depot where they ar crowd- cd into livestock cars, Sixty people are crowded Into Q car that nor~ mally hold forty. The exiles can neither stand nor lie down. The suf- fering these victims while enroute is terrible, especially for the aged, the lnfirm and the children. After tho freight cars are sealed the train leaves for Serbia"
 And the document goes on to state the object is not ordinary mil. atary plunderlng or exploiting of Q conquered people, but: Everything that has happened since April 10, l9Al In that part of Slovenia occu- pied by German troops and under German civil authority serves but one main purpose. The Slovenian nation must be wiped off Che face of the earth"
 THE CHURCH SUFFERING
 November is the month of the suffering souls. Not that the Church ever lets her suffering members out Of mind, for not Mass Is cele. brated without is memento of the dead and no service is concluded without that strictly Catholic pray- or, "Gternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them" It is likewise the same Catholic spirit which gave rise to the customary prayerful, May God rest his soul" and May the Lord have mercy on him." when the Catholic speaks of the dead.
 During November, however, the Church directs our thoughts in . special manner toward the welfare of those whose sins are forgiven and swhoae salvation Is assured, but who because of the debt they owe to tho justice of dod, must be purified ho. fore they may Do with God. No. vember then is ( month of special pleading, Q month when love reach. e in Q special way beyond the veil of death to aid those whose days of nieritlng have ended. To Our Lord the Great Mediator, who bridgss tho chaSm between the liv- Ing and the dead VIC offer our pray. CTS that they who have gone may receive His mercy and eternal rest. THAT CHURCH IN MOSCOW
 When President Roosevelt reeog. nized the Soviet ono of the prom
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
In Today's Mail
toOntlnued from Preceding Page,

Marshall PetAIn and even the Christian General Franco Of Spain think that Christianity can be saved only by Britain wherQ it is not enc eouraged by the goVernment. by Russia, where it has been outlawed, and by fighting against Italy, the home of the PopeS, where Musso- linI completed Q treaty with the Vatican ending the confinement of the Pope, and by fighting Germany where priests and ministers are still on the government payrolls, al. though not allowed to interfere with the affairs of government, and by fighting the Spain of Franco, the Spain which sent missionaries all over the world, the Spain which Gen. Franco rededicated to the Christian religion, and next Mir. Russo will ask Us to sacrifice B. O00000 American boys: no less can be sacrificed in on attempt to drive the Germans out of France, the same France who for tho first time since 1870 Is freed from tho Inter- aationAl Bankers, the dealers for prosik in human blood, economic slavery and world government as sypIfled by Union Now, the World Court and the League of Nations.
 The French now have the oppor- tunity to remAke their triscoloF flag and to erase forever those hypocritlcal word "Ereedo doEIl Equality, Justice which like our American slogans conceal the true conditions. Freedom to starve # you can't work, Equality only for those In control of government treasury and national resources and justice only for those who ad- minister it.
 They will also eradicate those prominent letters R. ?. which are advertised to mean Republic FrancaiS" but the patriots Of France. those who did not flee ln face of invasion suspect that the letters mean Rothchild Frereg' English meaning Rothchlld Broth- CTS.
 Wake up mothers and fathers. What are you going to do about
 ANDRE oUTLETTE, sef R. ED. q Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

MT. Perriello asserted that "the Scully administration is character ized by Inaction". He said that he is Q workingmar, not a politician, and will govern the city for the peoples interest.
 Said MT. Perriello:
 "Mr. Scully, at the outset pre- sented, The record of my adminis- tration Is the osle issue in this caIn- paign.l To substantiate this record, the Democratic machine saw 1t to import from out of town an able advertising company. The sole func- ton of this company was to pre-. pare the political advertisements, which have appeared in our three daily newspapers for weeks. Thou sands of dollars were spent trying to delude the electorate of Water- bury. do not believe that these ads convinced anybody, for the simple reason, that they are not based on true facts. ! am not casting any re- fiection upon that capable adver- tising company, because they really had Q tough assignment in trying to bring out truths, which were only partly existing.
 Sworn Affldavlt
 q ask you who inspired the pub- fisher to print such a letter In his newspaper? I have stated before that such letter does not exist, but evidently Mir. Scully Is not satisfied, wish to tell you now, that I have in my possession q sworn afildavit, signed by the publisher of said pa per, which subStantiates my State- ment that I never wrote such . let- ter. have dwelt on this issue SO long, only because I wish to point out to you again Q typical Demo- cratic strategy that has been used for the past 20 years to fool the peo- pie to gain their end. For the last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
HORACE D. TAFT URGES ALL OUT EFFORT TO
 PRESERVE FREEDOM
WateTtOwEl, Conn,
 Nov. ], io4i.

WateTtown, Conn,
 Nov. ], io4i. To oil Connecticut citizens who believe that HitlerisTil must be destFoyed:
 Our President has declared many times that our democracy and way Of life cannot survive if Hitler and his hideoug regime dominate Eur- ope. Hitler hiFnSelf has often pros claimed the same thing. Ho has given us no excuse for docclVlng- ing ourselves. More than eighty per cent of tho American people ap- ngcve cf tho REeaident's policy or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

 YESTERYE

Ian Eeann Asa IMnv
 an WnSeFbuPg
 The fnitAal rlsg ek ~ Croshy high seho6l HoyS n 0tEis 0loe club, under t1 direction og Wlas Ailuo 9'a son, newly aprlntsd vocal instructor In the high sci1n1lz brought out Q large group e potential Cli0ristera.
 Within Less than an hoE after they had broken into the Easie lunch room at fe9 West Main street, threa Wa~ terbury youths were captureo by police. Tho trio were hold under 96,00O bonds in city court, and were bound OyeE to Che next session cS the criminal side of superior court. Investigation revealed that the net haul os the would-be burglars hed brought them only Q feW ut terly worthless trlfies. Twenty Ycars Ago Toaay ln WateFbuTy-~
 Crosby high school was de- Seated lo-12 in c football game with Hopkins school sn Brassco park. The invading eleven, while outplayed throughout the greater pcg- ton Of the contest, managed to intercept three forward passes, all Of which were c0la- verted into touchdowTis.
 The local South Ends ran roughshod over tho AlIs Thomaston football team, piling up the convincing count of gro. The upstate team held the locals Co Q solitary touchdown in the first half, but In the remain ing two quarters the South Ends rolled to six more easy scores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
Catholic Thought And Opinion
By REV. JOSEPH E. DONNELLY

q most remarkable document Uf maispulMhle authenticity has re- Vealeu sho German aim os wihinR put through dispersal and pergeeu- hon the 6lovene people, e7 percent uf whom arc Catholic. From their lands ln Jugoslavia which they have titled since the fifth century, Q forced migration has been enacted and already 100000 Slovenes have been compelled to leave their home- langs, to De transported 1000 miles eoutnward and Co take up residence In q land both poor and primitive. DRIVEN LIKE CATTLE
 How horrible and how diabollcal s9 their treatment is indicated in the following portion oe the docu- ment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

American for your support. If elect. cd, will see to 1t that the city oi Waterbury is governed for the sole benefit of all the people. As I have stated before, am . working man, and not Q politician, and as such, ] can assure you of a business-like and efficient administration with aa pay as you 90 policy Again ! urge you, vote the straight Republican ticket tomorrow"
 Glass fly traps have been placed in all food stores In Shanghai.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
SculIy Regime Marked
 By Inaction, Promises
PerrieO Takes Final Fling At Administration - Dc. CIares Change Is Necessary-Urges COP. Victory

ExMayor Patrick M Perrello in his last radio address of the campaign last night declared that he had in his possession an affidavit from the publisher of Italian him was not of his authorship The Democratic candidate Mayor Vincent A. Scuy had claimed that this statement brought the raeial issue into the campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
decision they have given 6 big boost to tho n10raia of this hnaniknl.

decision they have given 6 big boost to the morale of this hospital.
 Unfortunately in our city the gen. eral practice when filling positions of the higher types Is to secure someone from out of town. I have always felt that in c city with c population exceeding 100000 there are persons just as well qualified to i'll there vacancies as any outsider, but apparently to our officials, dl- rectors and others responsible for choosing an applicant, the lack Of confidence they have in local clt- izens is quite depressing.
 ! ain not crlticlzing those from other cities who arc working among us; they are undoubtedly well qual. flied, but I know there are local people having the neceFsary quali- sications to ill any position.
 The Waterbury Hospital, the city, and those Of us who some day may enter this hospital as patients will Do served better because Of Miss CFeer'S appointment.
 BURTON F. WALKER,
 43o sylvan Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

"Around ten o'clock ln the evening the streets In towns or villages are harrlcaded with machine guns. The soldiers and the Gestapo break Into hous- es, allow the people ten min- utaS' time to ga. ther up the worst of their cloth ing, some food and at most 2S0 Dlnars (about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
RAY DEARMAN
 RESIGNS AT Y
Advisors Vice President Now Serving Uncle Sam
 At Fort BeInOir

At a meeting of the executive committee of the advisors associa- ton last night at Central YMCA plans were made for Q group of sec ti0nal conferences at the regular meeting of the association Monday, Nov. 10. The conference groups will meet as follows: Young Mems, Hi-Y, Young Women's, Tri-Y!
 Advisors
 President Charles fTealey an- nounced that an election for vice. president will be held on Monday to i'll the vacancy caused by the res- ignation of Ray Dearman, who Is now lieutenant in the army, sta- toned at It. Belnolr, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO, NOV. 4, 1040
nv United presa

Greek mountain troops, drIvs ing on KoFltEa, captured three Albanian villages,
 British Admiralty announced the loss Of two converted cruisers --the Lsurentlc and PatToclus. Jean P0litls, Greek envoy tO R0lne, left hls post.
 MaFshal Henrl Philippe Petaln Informed President Roosevelt not to worry about RFances inten. tlons to ally itself with Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

The Young Mems Tnter-Club Council of Central YMCA increased It's club membership by the addition of a club from the American Brass company, which was elected to full membership last night.
 Michael Bowling of the physical committee announced the opening of the volley ball league on Tues day, November l1th. Clubs will be given until Saturday, the 9th, to flle entry blanks. Thos already entered as the Kenosha, voltas and Tech Alumni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04

Francis I,evesque of Waterbury Y has been commissioned by the state YMCA Council to lead Q commission on ter.Club Councils, best meth- ods of organizing and conducting program for presentation at the state assembly next June.
 Mr. Levesque has had an experi- ence of ten years in the Kenosha club of the local Y, is . former pres- ident of the Inter-C Club Council, and a mebmer of 1t for the past seven years. He will be assisted by the Young Mems Councils of Torrlng- ton and New Haven. He was ap. pointed at Q meeting of the state council Sunday ct Sandy Hook. He Is one of four vice-presidents of the state council,