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Evening star., 1941-12-05
Faster Draft Rate
Expected 10 Keep Up
Strength Of Army
House Votes Today on
Funds TO Increase
Personnel by 1000. 900
~ the Associated Press.


A sharp upturn IN the rate of
selective service inductions was pre-
dicted today, because of the Army s
announced plans to expand land
and air strength to some 100000
officers ana men.
Beginning shortly after the holi-
davs. officials expect the draft
boards TO be called on to provide
recruits in larger numbers than at
any time in months.
At the same time. efforts will be
Intensified 10 accelerate three-year
enIstments for the air forces and
related branches, which are manned
by specifically qualified volunteers.
Generally the prospects are that
at least half a million additional
recruits must don uniforms by
spring. if the Army is to carry out
the latest expansion proposed to
Congress and simultaneously get re-
placements for the soldiers who just
now are being returned TO civil life
in large numbers.
House Vote Expected Today.
The S8.lOQ.945 ,898 defense appro-
priation measure. which is expected
to reach a House vote today, calls
for a net increase Of about 300 900
officers and men. to be about evenly
divided between the air and ground
forces. Two more armOred dlvlS-
ions. the Army's seventh and eighth.
are to be created. along with num-
her of new tank destroyer and
other special units whose military
worth was tested in the recent war
games.
At the moment. however the Army
is barely holding its own IN strength,
with fewer than 100000 in service.
BY December 10. some 200 600 men
over the new top age limit of 28 or
with dependents will have been dis
charged since the draft ages were
contracted in late summer. Recent
draft inductions and voluntary en-
Istments, which have mounted to
260O0 or so a month, have barely
suffced for requirements.
By next March. provided there is
no change in the existing situation.
as the War Department has stipu-
lated, possibly 100000 others will
have been returned to civil life.
Faster Induction Rate.
The situation as a whole points to
q sharp stepping up Of inductions
next month.
Immediately available manpoWer
IS ample TO meet prospective de-
mands without a hitch, selectlve
service officials indicated.
OF some 10000 900 men registered,
sll but 10 per cent have been classl-
fed by local draft boards according
to their availability for Army duty.
There have been reports that some
local boards have exhausted their
IA class quotas of men available
for immediate service, but national
headquarters officials asserted no
such cases had been officially re-
rCr-ed. In the event some such
Quotas are exhausted, it was eX-
plained the result would be merely
to increase the levies on other
boards with longer lists.
Evening star., 1941-12-05
Skidmore Loses Fight
On Tax Conviction

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 5-William r
Skidmore, vino has been portrayed
by the Government as the "flxer
for Chicago gambling interests, yes
terday lost his fight for rehearing
of his conviction on charges OF
evading income taxes.
The United States Court of APP
peals. which affirmed the convic-
ton October 81. denied his petition
for a new hearing.
Skidmore was convicted in March
of evading S347 400 in taxes on his
1886. 1887 and 1888 income He was
sentenced TO serve two and half
years in prison.
Prosecutors maintained that he
received money from gambling op-
orators and paid bribes TO police
officials
Evening star., 1941-12-05
Workers
Return; Steel Firm
Accepts Arbitration
CruoibIe Firm Agrees
To Abide by Boards
Captive Mine Verdict

BY the Associated Press
Work on S22 100000 in cargo ship
contracts. halted for two days by a
strike, was resumed today at the
Pusev & Jones Shipyards in Will
mington, Del, when the company's
more than 1000 employees all re-
turned to their Jobs.
End of the walkout came with
ratification by the c. l. o. Industrial
Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of
a new contract calling for a union
shop. clarifcation of standard rates
of pay. and arbitration machinery
for grievances.
In New York the Crucible Steel
Co of America announced last night
it would accept the decision of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's three-man board
which is arbitrating the captive coal
mine union shop issue.
Crucible is one of nine companies
involved. the others having already
agreed to accept the boards find
ingS.
CruCibleS chairman. F. b Huf-
nagel, said the company had de-
cided to accept the boards decision
regardless of the convictions of
those responsible for the manage
ment of CruCible on compul-
sorry unionism.'
The Labor Board issued a COM
plant against the airplane division
of the CurtisS- Wright Corp at Co.
umbus. Ohio. on the basis of charges
filed by two unions and a hearing
was set for December l6
The c. I. O.. United Automobile,
Aircraft and Implement Workers of
America and the A. F. L. Interna-
tional Association of Machinists
charged the firm with discouraging
membership in their unions, and
with encouraging afflliation with
Aircraft of Port Columbus. an inde-
pendent group.
Evening star., 1941-12-05
Germans Study
Report of Secret
Plan for A. E. +.
Bv th1 ASsoclated Press

BY lht Associated Press.
BERLIN. Dec. 5.-Reports Of
secret war plan for an American
EXpeditionary Force of 100000
men for an offensive against Ger
many by July !, l943, is being
studied" an official spokesman said
today.
we see the thing in two ways"
the German spokesman said.
First, as piquant, delightful
idea bordering on idiocy; second. as
a possible real, honest idea advanced
Just like the plan to sterilize the
German people"
He added that, in considering the
situation calmly, IF the Yankees
some years from now come march
ing through the desert sands toward
Europe, they just will have to be
dealt with"
Evening star., 1941-12-05
Final British Notes
Are Sent 10 Hungary,
Finland and Rumania
Nations Fighting Beside
Nozis Are Given Until
MIDNIGHT to Answer

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 5.-Great Britain
has sent notes to three nations
fighting beside Germany against
RuSSia-Finland, Hungary and Ru-
mania-in what an authorized
source declared was "a final British
effort to stabilize relations" and
has given them until midnight to
answer.
The contents of the notes were not
revealed
The notes apparently were
Evening star., 1941-12-05
Arthur M. Aiken, Sc,
Of Chase National, Dies

BY the Assocls ed Press.
FORT LAUDERDALE. Fla, Dec
5.-Arthur M. Aiken, Sc. former vice
president and controller of the
Chase National Bank, New York,
died at his winter home here last
night after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held here
tomorrow night
Evening star., 1941-12-05

believed that British declaration
was likely during the night.
The spokesman declared that the
notes called for reply by today and
by 1890 pm. $3.50 am, E. S. T)
no reply had been received from
any of the three nations.
Will Wait Until Midnight.
The British government will await
replies until midnight tonight, he
said, and IF no reply is received
by then a new phase OF the sltua-
ton will be reached"
He said the British government
would then be able to take such
measures which are called for by
this new phase"
The purpose Of the notes. the
authorized source said, was to
avert a further deterioration in re-
lations between Great Britain and
these powers"
Evening star., 1941-12-05
D. c. Man in R. c. A. F.

Clarence j. McGregor of this city
was listed as one of two American
graduates of the Royal Canadian
Air Force School at Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. the Associated Press
reported yesterday. The other is
Lawrence N. Copenhaver, Eureka, Ill.
Evening star., 1941-12-05
Eoypt Storino Food

Egypt's Ministry Of Supply has
been given the power to reQuisition
all food and merchandise for storage
for future needs of the civilians.
Evening star., 1941-12-05

means saving of about $50, 900 tons
of liquid fuel a year. Germans plan
eventually to save 100000 tons d
year, equivalent to one-seventh OF
preWar requirements.
Evening star., 1941-12-05
Nuzis Use Producer Cos

At least 10000 motor vehicles in
Germany are using producer gas,
according to a Berlin report. This
Evening star., 1941-12-05

Large quantities of lambs wool
will be shipped from Argentina to
the United States.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY

In attractive boxes decorated
with red ribbons and fancy seals,
lovely pale green candles are ready
for the Christmas shoppers. The
fragrance of the burning wax fills
the whole house, recalling to many
the wonderful days spent last sum-
mer or years ago at the seashore,
for the babyberry has its own
appeal.
But so few realize that the max
ing of bayberry candles, or wax
berry as many call the fruit OF this
shrub, is not only easy Of accom-
plishment, but far more pleasant
than pushing and ploughing your
way through a holiday crowd to
purchase your supply of these
favorite yuletide candles. OF course,
it is too late to make your own
candles this year. But, like being
prepared for defense, we must look
ahead and gather what we need for
the future when the berries are ripe
and ready in the late summer.
Bayberry is most often found In
sandy, open ground not far from
the seashore. 1t is a compact and
attractive shrub, rather round
headed and from to 4 feet high.
1t bears attractive shiny dark green
leaves, many of them. These re-
main on the bush until late autumn.
In some localities they turn lovely
purplish bronze before tumbling to
the earth. These leaves are oblong
in shape. entire or with a few
teeth along their margin. They
are tlickly covered, especially on
the underside, with tiny, resinous
dots. This accounts for their very
pleasant odor, and If you crush
these leaves the fragrance Is more
pronounced, filling the room with a
pleasant reminder of the outdoors.
The flowers are very inconspicu-
GUS, of a brown color and arriving
before the leaves. They possess
neither calyx nor corolla and the
pistillate and staminate catkins
usually are found on separate plants.
However, where you found the
round berrylke fruits, you know
this is the mother plant. These
berries are thickly clustered on the
older part of the stems and II the
bird and human foes do not gather
Evening star., 1941-12-10

tain radio silence 1t should be un-
derstood that the order originated
with the Army interceptor command
and carries with 1t the authority Of
the F. G. G.
The commission further stated
that stations will be informed as
promptly as possible when radio
silence is no longer required so they
may resume normal operations.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
f. {. {. Aides 10 Help Army
lin SiIencinq Broadcasts

In order effectively to silence radio
broadcast stations as needs of mill
tary operations demand, the Federal
communications Commission an
nounced yesterday that it had as
signed field inspectors to perform
liaison duties between the stations
and the interceptor commands in
the various areas.
The move was taken, the commits
sion said, at the request Of the mill
tary authorities.
It explained that when the in
spector directs a station to main
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Natures Children
Bayberry
(Myrica carolinensis)

them, some at least will remain
on the plant for year or more.
The gray or almost white berries,
when mature, have a thin coating
of wax. This tasty coat is highly
enjoyed by the yellow-rumped
warbler, often called the myrtle
warbler" and other neighbors. The
coat is eaten by bird travellers and
the nutlet cast away. This accounts
Evening star., 1941-12-10

craft plants will be demonstrated in
lecture at 8 pm. Friday in Nc
Mahon Hall at Catholic University
by J. j. Buckley of the Glenn L.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Women's Society to Meet

MANASSAS, Va, Dec. 10 (Spe-
ciaD The Woman's Society OF
Christian Service will meet at the
residence Of Mrs. e. K. Evans ut
pm. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1941-12-10

for the distribution Of the bayberry
bush.
Our great-grandmothers gathered
these berries and made them into
candles, for they loved the pale
green shade and the fragrance they
send forth during the long wintry
evenings. Those who did not have
the thrill of harvesting the berries
were often sent at Christmas times
q box of homemade bayberry
candles, and this practice continues
to this day in many parts Of our
land.
Evening star., 1941-12-10

Martin plant OF Baltimore. The lee
ture is under the auspices of the
university branch of the Institute
of Aeronautical Sciences.
Evening star., 1941-12-10
Aircroft Aide to TuIk

How photography has replaced
multiple drawing in American air.
Evening star., 1941-12-10

Panama City has made ohliga tory
the painting Of suburban buildings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

rodvard Krieger, 2i, of l52 Orange street, was bound over to superio. court on 0 charge of tneit ol va. when arraigned before Juoge 'oi'" |. Gaffney in city court today'
 The court entered Q nolle on the charges of operating an outomoplle withos,t a license and reckless orlV- inc after recommendations were made by Prosecutor Atty. Micnaei T Galulio. Bonds of 5000 was fixeo hv the court but the accused was unable to furnish the bond ana was taken to jail pending his arraign- snent before the higher court.
 Wnd Chase
 Krieger was arrested early yester- day morning after. an exciting chase hv Motor Patrolrf1en John McDon- nell and walter OGrisek who testi- fled that the accused was driving along North Main street near Lake. wood at Q terrific speed and that they gave chase as he passed by:
 The pursuing officers said that they followed Krieger for some dis- tarlce before the accused's car sud- denly overturned. The youth extri- cated himself from the machine ana fled Into nearby woods followed closely by the two policemen. Motor Patrolman O'Grisek said that he fired his revolver into the air to stop the fleeing man.
 Pros. Atty. Galullo said that the stolen car was 1940 model and was demolished by the prisoner when It overturned.
 Krieger was taken to the St. Marys hospital after he was caught to determine If he sustained back injuries. x-ray examinations were taken but the accused was dis charged when no injuries were re- veaied.
 The extensively damaged car was owned by John Navel of 23l Broad street, Forestville, police authorities said.
 Other cases called before the court were: Carmine Rinaldi, AZ, of { Paul street, who was granted a ,1olle Nn @ charge of breach of peace which resulted in @ fight with an- other employe ta the Chase Rolling Mills co. when he lost his temper.
 Rln@idi tod the court that he was disturbed after the recent death of his wsSe and that he was caring for his four children and that when he started to argue he did not know what he was doing. A large buffing etack was wieided by Riraldi in which he struck his fellow employe, The latter was treated by the fac- tory hospital for his injuries.
 False PretenSes
 Continuance to May 2 were given to Michael A. Ficeto, 38, of 49 South Leonard street, charged with ob- taining money by false pretense, end Alessandro J. Caputo 65, of 6S3 South Main street, booked on a count of keeping liquor with Intent to sell.
 Ficeto is alleged to have collec- ted from four different persons a deposit for furniture which was never delivered. Defense Atty, Hec. tor Auray said that the accused had made restitution in three of the four cases and the continuance was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
CUIHANE MAY BE
 NAMED SHORTLY
Former Senator Mentioned Among Candidates for
 Various State Posts
tspeciai to The Democrat)

State Capitol, Hartford, April l8 = Ex-Senator George T. Culhane's name was being mentioned in Capi- tol corridors again to-day as a likely appointee to the Public Util- ities Commission, but high sources told The Democrat that there was absolutely no foundation for such a report. ,,,
 However, these same sources did not state that MT. Culhane's name was not being mentioned for other appointive positions that Governor Robert A. Hurley is expected to make within the next ten days.
 Two vacancies are expected tc occur on the Public Utilities Com- mission this year and 1t is believed that the governor will not reap point Commissioners Alvan w. Hyde of Hartford nor Edwy L. Tay- Tor of New Haven.
 There have been many other can didates mentioned in addition to MT. Culhane, among them Mayor George W. Coyle of New Britain and Senator Joseph Rourke of New Haven.
 Ex-Senator Culhane has also been mentioned as a possible appointtee to the office of State Finance Com missioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
HILLVIEW AVENUE
 WOMAN SUES CITY
Frances Sullivan Asks $1O,OOO for Injuries in
 Sidewalk Fall

An alleged defect in a sidewalk resulting in serious injuries to Frances Sullivan of Hillview ave- nue, forms the basis of $i0,0O0 civil action filed against the City of waterbury in superior court today
 According to her complaint, i07 Hillview avenue Is a vacant lot and adjacent to 1t the sidewalk Is in poor repair. The plaintiff tripped and fell last March as she attempt ed to cross the alleged defect, sus- taining a fractured lower right leg, and numerous bruises and contus- ions to the body.
 The city is charged with negli- gence, in that 1t failed to keep the sidewalk in proper repair for the safety of the public. Atty. Hugh J. McGill appears for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
BOYS CLUB GIVEN
 JUDGMENT TODAY
$9,277 Involved in MOrt- gage on Fiske St. Prop.
 erty; Others Granted

Three foreclosure motions total. ing $26,558.25 were heard and granted this morning at the short calendar session of Superior Court before Judge Kenneth Wynne, and law day was set in each instance. The Boys Club of Waterbury, Inc, was granted judgment of $9,277 .25, representing its mortgage on pro- perty at 152 Fiske street owned by Frederick B. Hodson and others also of this city. Law day was set at May 18th.
 Judgment of $7,l82.i0, and law day at April 28 was granted the Home Owners Loan Corp. of Wa terbury on three family house and land at l33 street, owned by Patrick J. Hanley of this city.
 Tn the third foreclosure this morning, that of Philip Rehbein of Waterbury against property of An- sel II. Adkins, also of this city, Judgment of $i0,0o8.90 was granted and law day set at April 2e. The property involved is described as a lot on East Main street, a house, gas station, and several cabins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
ALIMONY CAUSES
 TEMPORARY LULU
Lawyers Fail to Agree on Allowance Pending Divorce Action

Attys. Edward Mascolo of this city and Irving H. Rosenthal, of Bristol, engaged in an alimony tilt this morning when Rosenthal, ap- pealing to Judge Kenneth Wynne for temporary alimony for his client Mrs. Josephine Stryeski of Terryville, asked the court to set the amount aL $50 per week pend- ing trial of her divorce against An- thony Stryeski.
 Atty. Mascolo smiled at this snd suggested that if counsel for the plaintiff would revise his lofty es- innate, he (Mascolo) would be only to glad to listen to reason, where upon the bench suggested that the lawyers go into a huddle and Iron out the matter.
 "Perhaps" said Judge Wynne", a nominal amount might be some thing between SIP and $l5."
 The court then proceeded with other business, and the lawyers met at conference, which at press time still brought no solution. The matter will be taken up again at next weeks short calendar session of Superior Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
I370 ALARMS HERE
 IN APRIL RECORD
1936 Mark Surpassed By SO; Four Brush Fires
 This Morning

Normalcy has returned to the bu- reau of fire alarms after the city's fire apparatus answered 37o alarms this month, including four brush fires this morning. Most of this constituted brush fires although two major fires were in this total. one on Riverside street and the tragic fire in the tenement block on west Main street.
 An all time record was made this month as the previous record of goo alarms established in April Of l93S was left far behind.
 The falling off of alarms current ly was ascribed by firemen to light rainfall and the growth of green grass. Also aiding in decreasing the enormous amount of alarms was the ban recently placed on starting rub- bish fires by property owners with out permission from the fire mar shal's office.
 This mornings brush fires were at Ayers street, 1256 Hamilton ave- nue, Pine and Bishop streets and Marion avenue. One piece or ap- paratus was sent to each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
METHODISTS PLAN
 REVUE NEXT WEEK
Woman's Society to Bring Famous Radio Stars Here
 Friday April 25

The woman's society of the First Methodist Church will sponsor a benefit entertainment in the church schoolroom one week from this eve- ming at 8:l5 o'clock feacuring Mrs. Thomas Finlay, mezzo-soprano, as soloist in a number of Scotch songs
 Jock Harris and Alice Stuart will also be on the program. They are Scotland's representative entertain CTS who have been featured from time to time on WIZ, WOR, WEAF, and WINS. MT. Harris is considered the monarch of concertina- accordion players and intersperses his program with songs, dances, stories, mono logues, original limitations and clas- sical and popular selections.
 Murray Lockwood, impersonator of famous personalities of stage, screen and radio, will be sent here by the National Broadcasting Go. for this benefit.
 Grace Andrews, New York soci- ety's fgvorlte mysttfier and enter tainev, and Vernon Stone and Elec- tra Fga&t, royal entertainers to His Majesty the American citizen, will also show. The latter Is @ con1ed- ie1ne, soprano, pianist, saxophonist, artist and writer. Her inpersorla- tions have won for her the hppella- ton "The Queen of Entertainers.
 verna Stone, first cousin of Fred Stone of Montgomery & Stone fame, Is likewise & comedian of the first rank. He is a wizard on the banjo and the one-string fiddle, and will also play his musical saw, tire pump. toy balloon, plano, violin and saxo- phone.
 "Uncle Zeke", the Yodling Rube, will present his original character study of Uncle Ezra in comedy songs, etc., from radio, stage anc telcvision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
METHODISTS ADD
 46 NEW MEMBERS
All Financial Obligations of Church Paid; Parish
 Surplus Remains

Officers and society members of the First Methodist church, heard Rev. pr. John J. Snavely, pastor, announce at the annual meeting last night that all financial obli- gations have been paid and a sur. plus remains. Dr. Snavely also an- nounced that the congregation was increased by 46 new members.
 Committee members and church officers ending their terms submit ted reports on the years activity New officers were elected for the next fiscal year as follows:
 Trustees are: Idris Alderson, John A. Coe, Herbert w. Coe, Ed win H. Jones, Howard s. Hickcox William J. Latimer, Joseph E. Nelly, o H. W. Newton and Willis
 Other elective officers are: flnan- cial secretary, Mrs. George w. Bel cher; treasurer local church, Edwin II. Jones; treasurer of the benevo- fences, Joseph E. Nelly; church school superintendent, Thomas S Smith; assistant superintendents, in t1lC 0uukt uAVlAlOAAs WA1hdAt Ms 0AuA young, peoples division, George w Belcher; and children's division, Miss Oliver Wilder.
 List of Stewards
 Stewards are: Fred R. Afford Frank L. Anderson, George W. Bel cher, Miss Gratia Booth, William M Bliar, George w. Butler, Mrs. George Condit, Mrs. Dorothy Crawford, Fred R. Daniels, Albert w. Davis, Car A. Dinwoodie, Robert J. Eggleton Roy A. Ferris, Clarence Folwell, Cy. rus T. Gray,
 And William R. Grierson, Charle. B. Rowland, Edwin H. Jones, Robert Jenkins, Miss Leonora Knight, Elm. manuel Nelson, Rollin H. Powell John E. Porzenheim, Albert J. Smitf Howard H. Smith. Thomas s. Smith Charles E. Wintermute and Mrs George w. Belcher.
 Functional stewards are: district steward, Thomas s. Smith; reserve district steward, Emmanuel Nelson recording steward, William M. Blair communion steward, Edwin H. Jones