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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-31
Nazi, Soviet Reports
GERMANY
BY JOSEPH W. GREGG, JR. FYsaRAAA nuAa. 0Aa R Na,n..~@~..A.nA

BY JOSEPH w. GRTGG, JR. United Press Stan CorrespoS,dent)
 Berlin, July 3l - (U.P.) - Ger. man informants intimated that the fall of Leningrad was near today and the Nazi high command claim. ed further encirclement of Soviet forces east of Smolensk and unre. mitting pursuit of the beaten enemy" on the Ukraine front.
 Some quarters had expected the high command to make an exten- sive report on operations on the Leningrad front where informants claimed remnants of seven Russian divisions had been encircled and destroyed.
 However, the high commands only statement on operations in this sector was that German forces had thrown back Russian troops in EStonia.
 (This was the first mention in more than two weeks of fighting in Estonia where German sources had claimed Soviet resistance to be vir- tually wiped out except for small encircled attachments of troops and guerilla bands).
 The high command said German troops in the Ukraine had thrust deep into the Russian lines of re- treat, apparently indicating move- ments of Nazi panzer divisions in advance of the main bodies of troops.
 To the east of Smolensk, said the high command, encircled Russian forces were further compressed"
 Moscow Bombed
 The Luftwaffe said said to have bombarded military objectives in Moscow during the night and att tackled the railroad junction of Orel.
 Orel is an important junction point on the Oka river, about 200 miles southwest of Moscow
 The high command report on Russian operations said: (Continued on Page 4)
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Arriba denounced Mexico for give ing refuge to Miaja and other Span- ish Loyalites and recalled that Mex leo itself had territorial grievances against the United States.
 Mexico. it charged, lacks .solldar- ity with the Spanish race"
 The whole alleged American plot against Spain smacks of movie scenario and Is a typical example of the shortslghted policies of the United States toward Europe. AR~ Fiba charged.
 Mexico, it charged Ls under iho ''aadistic control of Yankee finaflc- e" and k being fercsd to icin in 6 criminal attempt against spans ish security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-31
FRANK HOGAN IS CANDIDATE FOR DEWEY JOB Former Local Resident Is Now an Attorney in
 Office of Dewey DISTRICT ATTORNEY
 DEWEY NOT TO RUN Four of His Staff Are Men. toned as Possible Suc-
 cessOrs to Position

Attorney Frank S.. Hogan, native of this city, and ad- ministrative assistant to New York's District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey, was named as a possible success sor to the post for which the present district attorney yesterday declared he would not run in the next elections. Dewey yesterday asserted that he had been assured that the. Republican, and possibly the Fusion, choice of Q candidate tc succeed him will be made from among bis assistants. The present incumbent mentioned four ii this order:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-31
Japan Regrets Bombing Planes Struck U. 5. Gunboat Tutuila
PRESIDENT HAS
 NAMED BOARD Economic Defense Group to Tighten Up Against
 Axis Powers
BY JOHN A. REICHMANN United Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, July 3l.-(UP)- President Roosevelt created an economic defense board" today headed by Vice President Henry A. Wallace as chairman.
 The move was regarded as a step to tighten up the American econ- ornic war against the Axis powers
 The president also acted to inte- grate more closely into the admin istration current efforts by this government to solidify the western hemisphere. He created the ofiice of co-ordinator of inter- American affairs, selecting Nelson A. Rocke- feller to head the new agency.
 The new economic defense board which will serve as a broad planning ministry" and which presumably will maintain contact with the British economic ministry, was ere. ated by executive order. It will be essentially an advisory board but its recommendation will be tran. slated into action by the various executive departments, the presl. dent himself, and the administrator of export control.
 Besides wallace, the board will consist of Secretary of State Cor dell Hull, Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of War Henry l.. Stirnson, Acting Attorney General Francis Riddle, Secretary of Navy Frank Knox, Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, and Secretary of Com- merce Jesse Jones.
 Wallace Active Member
 MT. Roosevelt's executive order made clear that Wallace Is to serve actively as head of the new ecA onomic board. Placing the vice. presidency in 6 position of admin istrative planning activity Is almost without precedent.
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coming in the near future.
 The text of the communication 6 as follows:
 Honorable Vincent A. Scully Mayor of Waterbury
 Waterbury, Connecticut My dear Colleague:
 In conformity with established policy of this office, l designate you as U. s. Director of Civilian Defense for Waterbury and CO., irdlaator for the Waterbury met ropOaitan area. Certificate of your appointment will be for. warded within a few days.
 I'm this capacity you will be re. 6ponsibIe for cOOrdinating the civilian defense program in your city. A suggested Manual of Or- garsTatlon is being sent t0 you under separate cover. q,
 YOu Will work closely with Che U. S. Director of Civilian Defense for your State. If this officer has not am yet been designated,., he will bc appointed very sliOrtiy.
 Your U. S. Regional Office of Civilian Defense is located At the headquarters city of your Army Corps Area and the U. s. Region. al Director will assist you In every way.
 Sincerely yours,
 r. 2. LaGuardia,
 U. s. Director Civilian Defense.
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MRS. GRHRHG APPLIES

White Plains. N. Y.. July 3i.-- CUPl-Mrs Christina Foch oehrig 80, mother Of Lou 0ehrig. famous New York Yankee baseball player who died recently. has applied fog American citizenship, 1t was re- veaIed today.
 Born In Germany. Mrs. 0ehrla took out her first citizenship papesi in ie32 but permitted than td lapse. She now k making smother start
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ESCAPED FLYER KILLED

London, July sl. = tUP) - The Daily Herald said today it had learned that Franz Won Werra, Nazi aviator who escaped from Cana dian prison camp and jumped bail in the United States, has been killed in combat on the Russian front. The Herald gave no details on Won Verra's alleged death.
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Appointed Him As Civilian Defense Director In City
Mayor Sculy Also Will Be COordinator in Waterbury Metropolitan Area; Secretary FitzmauriCe,
 Says Mayor Has Accepted HonOrs

Mayor Vincent A. scully today received communica- tion from New Yorks Mayor Forela La Guarda who is U g. Director of Civilian Defense for Waterbury and dinator for the Waterbury metropolitan John F. nounced that the mayor had accepted the appointment and that certificate of the designation would be forth
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TREASURY BALANCE

The Washington, July 31- -(UP)-- Government expenses and receipts current fiscal year through July 29th, compared with q year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Year $1, ,S75,641. $791, ,246, ,s42.92 ss77.75s. .sss.5e $sos, 4ss, ,22s.sz $1,117.l21.75s:sO sss1.75s.iis.2s sl,l1Ls7s.s52.se s4ss.s47.ols.ss ss.5ss.ssO.O4S.ss ss.sss.sis. .sss.1s
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
St. Thomas Brigade
 Recipient Of Trophy
Local Unit Captures HonOrs in State Competitive
 Drills and Exhibition in New Haven Hall

O'Grady drill St. Thomas led their strongest opponent St. Brendan's by two points. In the final military drill St. Thomas stood second to St. Brendan's.
 The complete program was as fol- lows:
 Order of Assembly
 Assumption Bridgade, Ansonia; St Augustine's Brigade, Seymour; St. Brendan's Brigade, New Haven; St. Paul's Brigade, West Haven; st. Thomas Brigade, Waterbury. March around hall (once). Halt before stage, Recite Brigade pledge. Fall out.
 Talk-Rev. Joseph Donnelly ot the St. Thomas Brigade, Waterbury
 Exhibition - Each Brigade put on five minute exhibition of their own: Assumption Brigade, St. Aug ustine, St. Brendan, St. Paul, St. Thomas.
 O'Grady Drill - Al Brigades par ticipated at the same time, in same order as I; time fifteen minutes.
 Competitive Drill and Formations Each Brigade separated in same order as I. Five minutes allowed fol each Brigade.
 Recreation: St. Brendan's Drum Corps.
 Pass In Review - All Brigades Once around hall; halt in front ot |. stage; Award prizes; Star Spangled Banner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
Y DAYS REMAIN
 FOR AUTO TESTS
Over 10000 Cars Have to Be Inspected Between
 Now and January 3l
(NEA Radiophoto)

A last-minute rush at the automo- bile inspection lanes seems to be in prospect with approximately 10000 cars to be inspected in 17 days. Mo- tor Vehicles Commissioner Michael A. Connor warned yesterday.
 "This means that more than 1000 cars have to be inspected each day between now and January 3l, the last day of the inspection period. If this were distributed evenly among the 12 lanes now operating, each lane would have to take care of more than 500 cars day which is rush. ing business"
 The commissioner urged car owr- CTS to make the situation better rather than worse by taking their cars to the nearest lane as soon as possible. The department has found that 300 cars 8 day means a bad rush with a long line of car waiting.
 All lanes operate every day ex- cept Sundays and legal holidays from 8 a. m. to D. m. Permanent lanes are located at Bridgeport (two) Hartford (two), New Haven (two) 1, Waterbury, and Stamford. Tempo rary lanes are now operating and will remain until January 31 at Danbury, New London, New Britain and Willimantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

Lenten concert and play at St. JO- seph's auditorium, Sunday, Febru- ary 21.
 Others to be installed tonight fol- low: Anthony Dalnbrauslkas, first vice president; Aldona Bukauslzas, second vice president; Stephanie Tu- toraitis, recording secretary; Jo- seph YanoSh, financial secretary; Paul Kauneckis, treasurer; Mrs. Ste- phanie Sapranas and Albina Stan- kus trustees; Thomas Ulinslkas and Raymond Vaichus, sergeants-at- arms: Joseph Coslie, Joan Lusas, Marion Krunglevich and Alexander Markus, librarians: and Marcelle Andrikis, public relations counsel.
 Mrs. Foster Inferred
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia Long Foster of g Outlook avenue, West Hartford, widow of William H. Eos ter, was held at her home Monday morning with solemn requiem mass at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. Rev. Bernard J. Foster of St. Patrick's church, Waterbury, a son, was celebrant, Rev. Bernard l.. McGurk, deacon, and Rev. James German. sub-deacon. Rev. Joseph Cunningham was master of cere- monies. Rev. David J. Barry was thurifier with Rev. Robert P. Dris-
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The St. Thomas Boys brigade ill & state competition at the St. Mary'S hall in New Haven won the first lap on the Savitt three-year trophy last night. Competing teams were from Ansonia, Seymour, New Haven, and West Haven, and the St. Thomas group won the exhibit drill and the O'Grady drill, and received second place in the competitive drill. For permaHens possession the trophy must be won three times.
 Lieutenants Frank K. Russell and Andrew Mursko of the U. s. Army acted as judges. The award won by the St. Thomas Brigade was for maximum efficiency. Accompany ing the brigade was Rev. Joseph Donneuy, chaplain. Rev. John Afleck, pastor of St. Mary's wei comed the brigades.
 The St. Thomas brigade officers are Captain Bernard Reilly, Lieu tenant Robert Burns, Lieutenant Joseph Terry, Committee Chair man Edward Fitzgerald and Com mitteemen Martin Crean and Mich ael Grout.
 In the exhibition drill led by Lieutenant Joseph Perry the St. Thomas boys executed perfectly the letters S. T. B. B. followed by a Cross to win first prize. Taking ten out of possible twelve points in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
Extra Duty!
 Fireman Enjoying Fish Dinner Pressed Into Service As Electrician
By a Former Cub" Reporter

By a Former Cub" Reporter
 Clifford MacPhee is 8 city fire man, attached to the bureau of fire alarm telegraph. Like all of the other members of this bureau, Cliff is a wide awake active and quick thinker in time of emer- gency, as he must be in line with this particular assignment or duty. Fire headquarters have many pug zling questions to solve but the men who answer fire headquar- ters to your telephone calls, all ways seem to know to do right thing under most trying circum- stances.
 Cliff had day off Sunday, as he supposed and being & fisher man of some note, gladly attend ed the fish dinner of the Wolcott Fishermen's Association of which he ts> a member.
 The affair was held in old Grange hall, where years ago all of the Cub reporters of The American, The Democrat and The Republican learned to dance.
 Just as Cliff en4 the other members were swallowing well frizzled broiled pickerel, who opened the door and popped in but Lieut.. Gene Legge of the fire marShals taff-on a tour of m- Epection, Gene under orders of the marshal, never misses any such affairs. Of course he was invited to sit down and partake, but this he never does, again under orders of the marshal. His eyes were bent on the halls decorations, which he didn't like, and about this time there was an arc from the defec- tive electric wiring, which feeds juice to an electric organ or piano.
 Lieut.. Legge recognizing and knowing Fireman MacPhee'S abil- dty as an electrician immediately commanded the services of Cliff, and he and Gene soon made temporary repairs on the wires and with that done the dinner preceded as usual, but not until the paper decorations had been re- moved.
 Chas. Hungerford, president of the association, congratulated his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

An advisor of club should be a friend, an intergrator, stimulator, and evaluator according to Lisle T. Ware, program secretary of Connec- ticut State Y. M. c. A., as he spoke to the local Advisors Club at Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. last night on the topic, If I Were An Advisor.
 MT. Ware stated that an Advisor should seek to master the great principles of life; he should try to line those concepts so clearly that the group will see their worth, and ne needs to help the members ot the group get these concepts.
 Knowing the individuals of the group is an essential" declared MT. Ware. He should be aware of the problems the members of the group are facing, and the patterns that will govern the groups experiences" ," In conclusion the speaker stated that the private life of the ad- visor should be exemplanary. He should grow through reading and study, and lastly, see that he takes advantage for his own personal life of the special culture generated within the group.
 MT. Ware was introduced by Pres ident Albert Blank. A spirited queS- ton period developed after the pre- Sentation.
 The Beta lily will sponsor a forum in the West and Boys Lobby of the Central Y. M. c. A. on Thurs day, January 16 at 8 p. m.
 Michael Swata, naval recruiting officer, will show new navy sound pictures which will include pictures of the New London submarine base and others depicting actual life of a sailor in the new national de- fenSe movement.
 At its meeting on Monday eve- ming the Beta Hi-Y announced the chairman of committees for the clubs Fourth Annual Junior Prom to be held Saturday, February l. The chairInen are: Robert Wake ley general chairman; Bernard Burns, Jr., publicity; Kenneth Byrne, decorations; William Blair, refreshments: Gordon Dubuque, tickets: and Charles Greenlaw, pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
HANDLES MUSIC OFFERED TONIGHT

A new class of beginners in the 'Tearning-to-Li Listen" course opens tonight at the Bronson Library. The music of George Frederick Handel will be explained and electrically produced. The class will meet to- night at 7:I5 in the music room of the library and hear Handels Wa ter Music Suite," the Concerto for Harpsichord and Orchestra in B Flat, and also the Largo" from "Xerxes."
 The course is directed by Paulette Wolozon and Walden Trimble who explain the meaning of the music of the masterpieces and illustrate through the recordings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
DEATH SPINDLE
 ROCKS NORWICH
Former Undertaken AC- Cused of Burying Crash
 Friend and Collecting h Insurance

Norwich, Jan. 1+Jeremiah J, Lyons. 42. former well-known Nor wich undertaken, who has been hv- ing in Massachusetts since last June, was arrested Monday afternoon at the courthouse here on charge of obtaining money under false pre- tenseS. Bonds were set at $5,000 for his appearance in city court on January 27.
 Police charge Lyons allegedly claimed the body of a man killed in an automobile accident two years ago as that of a friend, buried the victim under the friends name, and later collected several thousands under an insurance policy he had carried on his friend.
 Police said that later it was learned that the man on whom Lyons carried the insurance policy was alive and living in this vicinity. They declined to divulge his name Monday night.
 Search or Lyons began some weeks ago and was centered around Worcester, Mass, where Lyons was reported to be living for about a month. State Police Sergeant Fred erick T. Johnson and State Police man James Dygert went to WorceS- ter for Lyons but he left shortly before they arrived. A few days ago Lyons returned to Worcester, police said, and learned he was sought by Connecticut authorities. He called officials of the Norwich court, learned that he was wanted here, and arranged to come to Nor wich. He was arrested by police upon his arrival at the courthouse
 Lyons, who has a wife and three children living in Waltham, Mass, was well known here as an under taker. He left here last June after closing up his business, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
CHOIR TO SEAT SLATE TONIGHT
Al Jarus to Take Over Presidency of St. JOs-
 eph's Senior Singers
BROOKLYN NEWS.

Al Jarls, prominent orchestra leader, will be installed as presi- dent of the senior choir of St. Joseph's church at a meeting follow ing rehearsal after devotions this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 Preparations for the program to be given in coInmemoration of Lithuanian Independence, February IS, will be outlined and plans com pleted for the 18th annual pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
CONWAY, COSTIGAN
 REPORT ON DANCE

Waterbury National Guard Off, cers Association at their armory meeting last night heard final re- ports of the dance Dec. 28. The reports were made by Lieut.. Edward Conway, chairman of the dance ar rangement committee, and Capt. J. P. Costigan, treasurer. Proceeds from the dance will be used to pur- chase athletic equipment and other materials for the various national guard companies
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coll and Rev. Raymond S. Consi- dine as acolytes. Rev. John A. Cal- lalnan gave dissolution and many of the clergy from all parts of the state were present in the sanctuary including Most Rev. HenrS J. o. Brien, Auxiliary Bishop of Hart- ford, and his attendant, Rev. B. J. O'Shea aaAd Rev. Thomas P. Mulcal1y. Bearers were Francis Fitzgerald, William Burns, Timothy Collins, Martin O,Meara, Samuel Preston and Arthur Joyce. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
DOUBLE wHITEwAsH

Ed Reulbach, former Cub pitcher, is the only big leaguer ever to score double-header shutout, defeating Brooklyn on Sept. 26, 1908, by scores of 5-0 and 80.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

fellow member Cliff and also paid proper compliment to the fire lieutenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

A cabbage grown in Dartford. England, last season weighed A pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

The monthly bean banquet of the Central Y. M. c. A. Indian tribes will be held Thursday, January 16 at 5:45. It will be preceded by the regular gymnasium and swimming program beginning at 4:15.
 The boys division will be repre- Sented at the 74th Annual Conven- tion of the Y. M. c. A. of Connecti- cut at the New Haven wv. M. c. A. Saturday, January 18. Kenneth l.. Byrne, president of the Hi-Y Inter- Club Council and members of the High School Committee will attend.
 A second recreational program for night workers in Waterbury factories is scheduled for Thursday from g a. m. to 12 noon. Physical Director Seth Goodwin has arranged program of basketball, volleybaH, boxing, calisthenics, handball, po- tato races and other events. The shower baths and swimming pool will be available. Pool and billiards, ping pong, checkers and chess will be available also. All night work CTS, whether "Y' members TO not, are invited Admission is free.
 Convention Saturday
 A delegation of about 50 "Y" members, headed by Leon H. French and Herbert s. Smith. vice-president and general secretary of the Y. M. c. A. respectively, will attend the annual Y. M. c. A. convention at New Haven next Saturday.
 The banquet session at 6:30 will feature an address by Cecil Gamble, president of the Cincinnati Y. M. C.. A., who is also a member of the Na- tional Council.
 Five discussion groups will cover the following subjects: ''The On- Coming Generation in 8 Democ- racy;" 2. ''The Nation Cleared to De- fense-Where Do We Fit?;;" 3. '"The Democratic Process at Work" 4. "A Million Young Men in Uniform - What Is the Y's Responsibility?;;" 5. Duties of the Citizen in De- mocracy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

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Evening star., 1941-11-16

been success in the theater since he
was eighteen and running three stock
companies of his own. He is not what
you would call handy" around
house, his wife says, but he does like
to putter. They are congenial young
stars, contrary to what one might sus-
pect from their new picture Ladies in
Retirement" where they continually
engage in a celluloid quarrel.
The Haywards are devoted to mo-
ton pictures - for one reason because
in the movies they have a chance at
some private life. I'VE are essentially
domesticated people," Mrs. Hayward
says, but you can't be domesticated