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The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24
l.ltler.'s l942 Drive Draws Nearer Supreme Test

Undated. Aug. 24 (P = lIitler's l942 drive to the southeast, which started at Kharkov two months ago, drew portentously toward it's supreme test in the fiercely defended 50-mile corridor between the Don and Volga, at the approach es 10 Stalingrad, and in the spurs of the Caucasian mountains. a hundred mil es from the Grozeny oil fields and only 200 miles from the Caspian Sea. Sap ped by staggering losses, but yet to be checked, the onslaught in those two months rolled almost $50 miles due east and fully 500 miles southeast, vir- tuaIly as far as the Nazi' s l94l thrust carried Ger man arms across the Uk- raine from the Carpathian mountains frontier of Ru- mania.
 The Russians acknow- ledged their defenses have been bent further back northwest and southwest of Stalingrad where the Germans won new bridge heads in terrific fighting southeast of Kletskaya and perhaps no more than 50 miles from the city named for Premier Stalin.
 A Soviet communique said Russian troops and tanks are waging another fierce battle southwest of Stalingrad, with a German tank column, which pierc- ed into the Russian defens- es from the KotelnikoVski Salient, also beyond the Don.
The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24
Mai. James Roosevelt. Son of President Participates In Raid on Jap-heId Island

PEARL HARBOR, Aug. P (4) - American sea fighters with Major James Roosevelt, of the nations first family among them. belted the Japanese crp- bling hit and attack Maxim Island, of the Gilbert group, August 17th Admiral Nmitz said today Af- ter the purpose of the attack accomp5hed in it's entirety, the raiding force withdrawn
 Major Roosevelt, son of the President was second command and he and other top officers came off with out a casualty.
 At least 80 Japanese were killed in the Maxim att tack seaplane installations ashore and two seapanes on the water were destroyed, while American naval guns succeeded in sinking small enemy transport and one gunboat.
The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24
Convicted Of Conspir'ingg Violate Freezing Order

New York, Aug. 24 (P)- Werner von Clemm,. aged A, former German artil- lery officer was sentenced to two years imprisonment and fined $1O,OOO for con spring to sell Dutch and Belgian diamonds in this country in violation of President Roosevelt's freez ing order in 1940.
The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24
Chinese Capture Japanese Base
 kiangsi Province

Chungking, Aug. "A (P- Chinese forces captured Finchwan in central Kiang si province, the second most important Japanese base in the province, the Chinese high command an- nounced.
The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24
State of War
 Exists Between Brazil and Axis

 BQenos Aires, Aug. P (P) - Argentine Foreign Min ister Enrique Ruiz Guin- azu announced that the Brazilian ambassador in formed him that a state of belligerency exists be- tween Brazil and the Axis.
 Diplomatic reports from Montevideo said Brazil de- clared a state of war ag- ainst Germany and Italy,
The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24
Nine Concerns
 Indicted For Con- spirinss to Defraud

Washington, Aug. 24 (P) The Justice Dept. announc ed the indictment of nine companies and six of their officers on charges of con- spring to defraud the gov ernment i n connection with the sale of 50 million dollars worth of insulated cable to the Navy.
The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24

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The Nome nugget., 1942-08-24
July Output Of Munitions Runs { Percent Behind

Washington, Aug. p (P) - Production Chief Don- aid Nelson reported that while munitions produc- ton has increased 16 per cent last month, the July output ran 2 percent be- hind the expected perform ance and We must re- double our efforts if we are to make our goal by the years end" "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07
NEW EXECUTIVES TO TAKE OFFICE
FIOriO Post Units to Hold Joint Installation Cere-
 monies Saturday night

Several prominent citizens are ex- pected to attend the joint installa- ton of officers of the local Florio post, Italian American World War Veterans of the U. S., to be held at Florio Post hall next Saturday eve- ming.
 Among those from the city are listed Mayor Vincent Scully, Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini, who is an honorary member of the post; Frank Pope, another honorary mem Der of the post; City Treasurer Serge Belanger, City Tax Collector Atty .Humbert Mangini, Rev. Roger Anderson, state chaplain of the American Legion; City Court Clerk Carmine J. Cipriano, William Far rington, past commander of Corp. Coyle, American Legion; Christy Erk, and others.
 Among the visitors from out of town are listed Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti, state president of the Italian American World War Veterans auxiliary; Past National Commander John c. Caporale, of New Haven, and State Commander Domeflic Mercugliano of New Ha- ven.
 | Most of the local veterans groups
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07

Paper mill employees in Britain are suffering injuries from he broken bottles and cans carelessly included in paper salvage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07
FAREWELL PARTY
 FOR SERVICEMAN
Ambrogio Valle Guest of Honor - Society Mem=
 bers in Attendance

A large number of relatives and friends were present recently at the Florio Post Hall on Bank street at a farewell party given for Ambrogio Valle, who was inducted into the service last Monday.
 Many prominent citizens were in attendance and spoke, including Frank Vellucci, president of the Civilta and Progresso Society, who was the chairman of the arrange ment committee, Umnerto Santopie- tro, president of the Pontelandolfo Society and Ponties Club, who acted as toastmaster, John Sforza, presi- dent of the Italian Brotherhood, Peter Vellucci and Antonio Valle of New York, who is 8 brother of the guest.
 Among those prsent were also Elio Elmo, Giuseppe Campoli, Joseph Daddona, Vini Digiovancarlo, Gio- vanni Primiano, Luigi Basile, Gio- vanni Zampino, Fibre aSntoro, Jim Festa, Pat De Sena, Luigi Rist, Gaspare, Joseph Capobianco,. Vim cenzo Allegrini, Giovanni Muccini, Sam Laudatone, Andrea Alesio, John Grasso, Giovanni Di Nardi, John Black, Victor Cretella, Micnale iD Carlo, John Campoli, Frank Longo, Antonio Crispino Angelo Venturini, Nazereno Mazzetti, Jean Mastran- gelo, Tony Ferraro, Nicola Beccia, Dany Grasso, John Galletta, Joe Fabiani, Pellegrino Juliani, Gennaro Russo, Sam Scortino, Anthony Ca- puto, John Bottini, Joe Polletta, AL berto Mussi, clone aSntarsiero, Frank Lanosa, Jean Murphy, Ed ward Daly, Cesare Alisi, Domenico Ercoh, Martino Giulio, Michele Mar gonna, Joe Sacrpati, Tom Kerwin, Joe Capaldo, John O'Tool, Antonio Rainaldi, Joe Daddona, Federico Tacinelli, Giovanni Cortese, Vincent Guarini, Ermete Castone, tSanly Achille, Domenic MunZi, Antonia Finelli, Joe Martin, Sam Tata, Sam Fortunati, Ernest Lamontagne, Angelo Padovani.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07
NEW YORK HEARTBEAT

NEW 4OkkA nEAEsA 0EkAA
 The Big Parade: MT. and Mrs. Edward Arnold of Movieville enter ing the Savoy Plaza about ayem when most of the other celebs are just starting to make personal ap- pearances in the swanky saloons. .. The Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and the Princess Rene de Bourbon Parme (she was Princess Margaret of Denmark strolling along Vth Avenue, un- noticed by the local yocals In the Colony: Sinclair Lewis, Som- erset Vaughan and Michael Ar len--but not together .. Briga- dier- General T. J. Grayson (ol1e of the youngest) and his daughter, Betty, of Sweetbrier College, col- lectang autographs in Reuben'S |. Martin Agronsky, the war corres- pondent, entraining for Washington to apply for a commission x. Tom my Guinan, reading a lengthy com plaint from his Sally O'Neil of the screen, the P. s. being: Pardon me for not writing this ten years ago!" The millionaires and other spenders at the Pierre's show for Russian. War Relief, who let an auctioned item go to actress Ella Logan for $115.
 SaIIies in Our Alley: At the Stork a stock broker, who was flirting with girl whose escort was woofled, was cautioned by Adrienne Ames: q wouldn't get mixed up with her. She's as hard as steel" "Really?" said the Wall-Streeter, Common or Preferred?" A midtowner was asked if he had seen certain new show "No," said the fel- low, 'I read the reviews. They were awful" That's only be- cause the show is," was the retort .. Wynn Murray, of Sons O. Fun" was asked how she shelved all that weight Working" she ex- plained, "for Olsen & Johnsonl" =. :. Claude Thornhill, the orchestra pilot knows a chlorine who has "a won- derful collection of 4-Fs."
 MemOs of a Midnighter: Count Haugwitz Reventlow Barbara Hut tons ex) got into fight with a caddy in Colorado Springs. The boy was sent to a hospital. A by- stander flattened the Count . |. Reventlow later settled things with the lad out of court They say the fireworks will explode about that Park Avenue Canteen's fund collecting when several debs are summoned .. Georgie Price returns to La Conga Thurz Pvt. Louis DeMilhau, of the This Is the Army" show, is Gen. Lafayette's great-great-grandson The ad- vance sale of that hit, by the way, is ruining the biz of shows on tour. One attraction laid a neat egg in Pittsburgh after great notices /. :. Budd1 Clarke and his entire band from the Park Central Roof have enlisted in the Navy. Leave for Florida today Midtown wait CTS, bartenders, ct al, are asking raises that would total $27000 a year Sunny Ainsworth of the Versailles choir has new 270-karat blue topaz bracelet She didn't find it in the subway.
 Broadway Beau BrummeI: His name is Howard Blanc, an actor. He had the reputation of being one of the towns best dressers !. Spent nearly all his salary on off, stage apparel Recently he was summoned to report to the draft board His pals gave him a farewell party This touched him % deeply -- he gave all those frien6s his finery This one a suit, that one a topcoat, another all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07
W" Necked Cordigons for Women
 $500

A famous sportswear company fash toned these smooth sweaters, just for you women. They've deep, flattering W" necks they're made of 100eo wool, in a different ribbed weave. They're wonderfully warm for this heat-rationed winter! Navy, copen blue, green, black. Sizes 3s to 46.
 SPORT SHOP - FAaEFY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07
COREY TO PRESIDE
 AT GROTTO FARLEY

The zindah Grotto will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting in the Grotto rooms Masonic temple, to- night at 8 o'clock with Monarch Thom W. Corby presiding. Plans will be formulated for Grotto ac- tivities throughout , the winter months and reports given on the Keep Elm Smoking" campaign to continue to provide smokes for Wa terbury servicemen in this country and abroad. All members are asked to attend. A social hour will fol- low the business meeting.
 Para, Brazil, is to have a new cold forage warehouse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07

and their auxiliatIss Will ts ESS1' Atty. Frederick ". Esfc judge advocate of the post NilI go
 the principal speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07
FINANCE BOARD
 STUDIES BUDGET
Several Items for l043 Ap- proved Without OppOsi-
 tiOn--Weekly Meetings

The board of finance last night held the first of a series of meetings for consideration of the city bud- get for 1943. Several non -controver- sial appropriations and items were approved.
 One of the appropriations approv- ed was for $1,2O0 for the purchase of rubber coats, rubber boots and mittens for firemen. This years ap- propriation for the purpose was only $400. The sum will be used to pur- chase 40 raincoats, 40 pairs of boots and 200 pairs of mittens.
 An appropriation of $l5,704, the same as this year, was approved for the mayors office. The appropria- ton for administration of the con- troller's office, amounting to $17,000, was also given a favorable vote. AL so approved was the appropriation for the office of registrars of voters. No action was taken on the gen. eral police and fire department bud- gets.
 The board will meet several times weekly from now until mid-Novem- Der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07

Twelve 25c Stamps wlll nag xox one compass. The connpasB YoisE stamps buy may keep . scouting party from wandering by Migh4he into the enemy lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07

Reducing the price of sugar two cents pound to the public cost Britain an additional $560,000 a week in subsidies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-07

Broadway Wiseguy: The Only Trouble About Putting Up a Big Bluff on Broadway Is That You Fall Over It.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
Higher Pay Claim
Of Marine Refused

A decision by the Controller Gen.
eral today held that an 1898 law
giving Marine Corps officers the
same pay and allowances as Army
officers was no longer operative, but
had been supplanted by later legisla-
ton applying specifically to the
Marine Corps.
The ruling by Assistant Controller
General Richard N. Elliott denied
claim for $94.86 by Maj. D. M. Shoup,
who commanded the I'd Battalion
OF the 9th Marines in Iceland and
in a convoy between last February
19 and March 25.
The officer said he was entitled to
the pay of lieutenant colonel for
this period because he was exercising
command above that pertaining to
his grade, in an operation against
the enemy, and that the 44-year-old
law provided for compensation ac-
cordingly.
Mr.. Elliott held that pay legisla-
ton in 1922 and 1912 applying to the
Marine Corps carried no such pro-
vision as the older legislation and
that the additional compensation
therefore was not due.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
pa|ais Royal 10 Open
Bethesda Store Soon

The Palais Royal Department
Store has signed 10-year lease on
the building at 1901 Wisconsin ave-
nue, Bethesda, now occupied by
Sears, Roebuck & Co., it has been
announced.
Palais Royal plans to open branch
there late this month, it was indi-
Gated, employing personnel mainly
from Bethesda.
j. j. Hasley, vice president and
general manager of the main de-
partment store, explained that many
Bethesda and nearby customers were
having difficulty getting downtown
to shop.
Because we are very optimistic
regarding the future prosperity of
fast-growing Bethesda" he said,
1--WE feel it is our patriotic duty
and also good business to bring 10
the front doors of our customers
there the merchandise they need
and want for their homes ard
families"
Though the floor space will be
limited, he said, the store vii at
tempt to stock the new building
with articles now hard to get in
Bethesda He cited such items as
sheets, pillow cases, table linens and
all types of bedding. The store
will carry clothes for men, women
and children.
The store will employ part-time
helpers, he said, particularly women
who want to work only one day a
week, or half day several times
a week.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
| Auto Sightseeing
Out for Duration
Under ODT Ban

Sightseeing, once one of Wash
ington's most popular pastimes, to-
day becomes a thing of the past
"for the duration" as an Office OF
Defense Transportation order pro-
hibiting rubber -necking' in hired
vehicles went into effect.
The order, recently announced. is
a broadening of an earlier ODT
order against sightseeing by bus to
include ANY rubber tired vehicle
propelled or drawn by mechanical
power, for hire or under hire"
Local operators of sightseeing
limousines, for the most part, were
unperturbed by the order. Sight
seeing, they report, fell off as much
as so per cent at the beginning OF
the war and has been declining
ever since, until it no longer is an
appreciable source of their income.
Many have turned to other fields,
number of them transporting
soldiers home on leave from Army
camps. Others do business princi-
pally with Government depart
ments, while some rent limousines
to businessmen visiting various
Government offices. Others rent
limousines to wedding and funeral
parties.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
WaIkout Of Foremen
Forces Layoff Of
1000 Carpenters
Many Government
Projects Affected by
Pay Rate Dispute

With employers and representa-
tives of the Carpenters District
Council failing to reach an agree
ment at meeting last night, car
penter forces on District construc-
ton projects were still understaffed
today, an official of contracting
firm at the Navy Yard reported
today
Before last nights session it was
estimated by the Master Builders
Association that the walk-out of
approximately 65 foremen to escape
union fines had forced lay-off of
about 1000 journeymen carpenters
and about 1000 laborers and other
building tradesmen.
War Jobs Affected.
Many of the jobs involved. ac-
cording to the association are war
projects. The Naval Training Cen
ter at Anacostia and the Armys
Pentagon Building at Arlington
Va, are two of the projects. De-
fense housing also has been hit, the
association claimed.
Foremen, according to the build
ers' association, remained away
from work when the union warned
them they would be fined if they
worked for less than Is cents per
; hour more than the rate paid jour-
neymen. The present rate for Jour-
neymen is $13 per day and for
foremen $14. which is 1912 cents
hourly above the journeyman rate
Frank Howard, an official of the
union, said before last nights meet
ing that he imagined there were
some foremen off the job, but how
many I don't know"
Skeleton forces of foremen
already being paid more than the
25-cent differential because of ex-
ceptional skill or responsibilities
are keeping the jobs going, an Off
cial of the builders association
stated.
1900 Are Kept Idle.
The partial shutdown started
Saturday, when, according to the
builders, a group of foremen failee
to report for work on a specific
military training project"
Tuesday morning it became acute
with the number of idle foremer
reaching approximately IS, forcing
layoff of the journeymen because
Of a lack of supervisors.
An incomplete checkup disclosed
the 1900 idle journeymen, an Off
| cial of the builders association said
adding that there may be many
more jobs affected.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
transportation Pool
Urqed by Eastman

- CHICAGO, Sept. 10 (P).-War-
time pooling of transportation is
the suggestion of Director Joseph
B. Eastman of the Office of De-
fense Transportation, to bus and
streetcar operators.
In a letter read to the Amer
lean Transit Associations Conven-
ton yesterday Mr. Eastman also
mentioned staggering of industrial
and school hours as possible re-
lief for wartime transport diff
culties.
Your problems cannot be solved,
in my opinion" said Mr.. Eastman
without the help of extensive CO.
operation-from Federal, State and
municipal authorities, from the pub
lie and from fellow companies,
There is no way to meet this
emergency unless the facilities OF
the transit industry are virtually
pooled
The transit men were told by
Otto 5. Boyer, director of the Of
flee of Defense Transportation's Di-
vision of Transport Personnel that
before the war is over, women may
be substituted for men as street.
car and bus drivers.
Powell c. Groner of Kansas City
was elected association president.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
New Steel Specifications
Ordered for BUILDINGS

6g the Associated Press.
The War Production Board today
established emergency specifications
for the design, fabrication and erec-
ton of structural steel for buildings.
The purpose is to save steel.
The specifications, issued by WPB
Chairman Donald M. Nelson, will
govern use of the steel for all build
ings constructed, financed or ap-
proved by Government agencies on
contracts placed after November 8.
However, Chairman Nelson au-
thorized the various agencies to be-
gin using the specifications imme-
diately wherever possible, and re-
view contracts already placed, or
which will be placed before the No.
vember deadline, making changes
in accord with the specifications.
BY requiring the use of higher
design unit stresses than are nor
mally used, somewhat lighter sec
tions of beams and other types of
steel will be allowed, but not to an
extent that in any way endangers
the safety of the building"
WPB estimated that the specifica-
tions would save about 10 per cent
of the weight of structural steel now
going into building construction.
Actual tonnage of steel saved would
depend on the amount of future
construction.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
u. ). Needs Hundred!
Of Junior Clerks;
Tests Are Relaxed
Simple Examination
Asks No Stenosrophic
Or Typing Ability

Announcing hundreds" of clerical
vacancies in the Government, the
Civil Service Commission said today
that the examination requirements
for junior clerk positions had been
relaxed, and called for applicants.
The revised examination, it was
said, is a simple clerical test and
does not require either stenographic
nor tipping ability. The entrance
salary is S1,440.
Women, in particular, are urged
to apply, the commission said.
Examinations are being held daily
in Washington, Baltimore and Alex
andria.
In a recent junior clerical exam
nation. only about 20 per cent Of
some $4,000 applicants passed.
The commission also said that
messengers are needed and that this
examination would be open to
women as we'll as men. The mini
mum age is 16. Entrance salary for
assistant messengers is $1,000. Some
positions at 81, ,320 also may be filled.
Applicants must live within a So
mile radius of the Capital.
Evening star., 1942-09-10

Huel quickly discarded part of his
clothes and swan to the girls aid.
One at time, he returned to shall
low water with Evelyn Eckeridge
and Thelma Teasley, both 10 years
old and both of Alexandria. BY the
time he made a third trip out. the
third girl, Kate Mae Etheridge, IL,
had sunk and Huel made several
surface dives in an attempt to reach
her body
Later, Huel's father said, the boy
was upset and broke into tears at
home because he had been unable
to save Kate's life He is seventh
grade student at the Mount Vernon
School in Alexandria and learned to
swim when he was while living in
Florida. His father described him
as water rat who spends all his
spare time near the river.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
Boy Who Rescued Two Girls
Weeps Because Third Drowned

A l3-year- r-old Alexandria boy who
rescued two colored girls from
drowning in the Potomac River felt
only disappointment today that his
efforts to save third were unsuc-
cessful.
Huel Crockett, jr., Is Rose Crest
avenue, Alexandria, along with
neighborhood friend, Frank Solvin-
ski, 10, were on a hike yesterday
along the river shore south of the
Washington National Airport, where
Four-Mile run empties into the Po-
tomac when they saw three girls
struggling in the water.
The girls were in party of five
and they had waded to a point
where recent dredging operations
caused the bottom to drop of
sharply.