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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
Cupid Sets An-Time
 Mark In Connecticut
2O,6z2 Couples Married During l94l to Register New
 ReCOrd-l942 Witnessing Even Greater Rush

necticut and public cooperation is complete. A blood test on each mar riage lice1.5e applicant is new re- quired in 26 states.
 MT. Welling pointed out that with an increased number of marriages, a rise in the birth rate can be ex- pectsd. This was true in 1941 when there was 2S,177 births giving a birth rate of 16.s per 1000 popula- ton, the highest rate since 1881. On account of the premarital test. these babies will be healthier. The law now requiring the prenatal blood test makes this doubly cer- tain and both laws will result in fewer stillbirths.
 On the basis of marriage reports received for the first quarter of 1942, a new record may be establi- shed this year, he said. For the first three months of 1922 there have been 4,O29 marriages as compared with 2,697 for the same period in 1941. According to the experience of many years more marriages oc- cur in June than in any other month. In June 1941 nearly 5000 marriages were performed; over 2,0OO marriages each month took place in August, September, Octo- Der and November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

The largest number of marriages In the history of Connecticut vital statistics were recorded during 1941 when 20,622 couples were wed, Wil- liam c. Yelling, Director, Bureau of Vital Statistics, reported in the weekly broadcast of the State De- partment of Health. This figure compares with a previous high of l7,S74 marriages in 194O and low for recent years of S,278 ceremon- les performed in 1856, the year Connecticut blood test law went Into effect.
 Immediate lowering of marriages ln this state during 1886 was partial indication of public failure to ap- preciate the value of the law re- turing blood test to be made on each applicant for a marriage H. cence, according to MT. Yelling. Since January 1, 1896, approxi- mately 160,000 blood tested indi- tduals have been married in Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
DRIVER REPORTS
 "HALF" MISHAP
Informs Police of Hitting Sign-Struck Boy Also
 Charge Cops

John Sontopietro of 119 Manhan street, who reported to police that he knocked down stop sign at the corner of Mill and Clay streets at noon today was arrested half an hour later on a charge of evading responsibility.
 Police charge that Santopietro's truck knocked Robert Cordeau, B, of 38 East Dover street, from his bicycle at the same trme 1le struck the stop sign. The investigation and arrest were made by Motor Patrol man Albert Overton.
 Santopietro told police he did not know he hit the boy on the bicycle. Young Cordeau was treated at St. Mary's hospital for abrasions of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
.INSURANCELAW
 TO BE DEBATED
CYO Speakers to Argue Compulsory Legislation
 for Auto Drivers

Whether or not Connecticut should adopt 8 compulsory automo- bile insurance law will be the sub- ject of an interesting debate tomor- row evening in Knights of Colum- bus hall when St. Lucy's c. Y. o. speakers clash with representatives of St. Michael's in the semi-finals of the fourth annual K. of c. de- batting tournament. The public is invited to attend.
 When the tournament opened last January sixteen teams were entered for the various contests. The list has dwindled to three and the win ner to tomorrow nights tilt will meet St. Joseph's 0. Y. O. for the city championship and the James F. Arnold Memorial trophy.
 The time, place and subject of the classic finals will be announced later this week following a meeting of the educational committee of Sheridan Council and representa- t!ves of the C.YO. City Council, Last year more than 500 persons att tended the closing debate between St. JoSeph's and St. Margaret's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
Keefe St. Extension
 Urged By Residents
Ciys Decision to Extend West Dover Street Reviyes
 Popular Suggestion Committee Meets
WASHINGTON HILL

Residents of the Hill" have mo- ted with interest that West Dover street is finally being extended to Benedict street, something no one ever thought would happen but now that it is finally a reality, some of the "old timers" are living in hopes that perchance Keefe street-with somebody smart enough to get back of it-could be extended to South street, something which would be a great improvement to the residents of South street-who could get back and forth to the Baldwin street bus line without going to the extreme end of their street, via. Washington street or Rye-as well as making use of some lots now useless as far as building is concerned, and es- pecially when land in this section is at such a premium. But while there are w. P. A. funds available, it would seem the proper time to get some of these improvements in the works.
 There will be meeting this eve- ming of the joint committee of the Washington Park Community club, the basketball team which is ar- ranging a dance to be held at the Community house, Saturday eve ming, May 23rd, with Cliff Skaters orchestra officiating. The meeting will be held at the Community house this evening at 8 o'clock. Report is to be made by the boys on the progress made for the program and the details for the dance. Tickets can be procured from any member of the basketball team and the Community club members.
 Frank Dooley has reported a large sale of tickets. Proceeds from the sale will be used to send the play CTS to New York city for the week end.
 Pvt. Frank Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox of 105 Ridge street, has been spending few days fur tough at his home. Pvt. Fox is sta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
MANRESA BAND IN
 REUNION TONIGHT


 More than two hundred guests are expected to attend ire 18th annual banquet of the Waterbury Band of Mt. Manresa retreatants in the Hotel Elton this evening. Bishop Henry J. O'Brien, Arthur J. w. lilly, former corporation counsel of New York City; the Rev. Thomas H. Moore, s. J., spiritual director of Mt. Manresa, and the Rev. Cornelius P. Teulings, professor of religion and philosophy at St. Joseph's College, West Hart ford, will be guests of the retreat ants.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully will voice the welcome of the city with Joseph M. Sullivan officiating as toast master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
Phil Salinardi
 Hospital Patient

Philip Salinardi, 46, of 123 Proctor street, who was arrest ed May IA by PatroIInen Jos eph Mccarthy and Frank Mag TO on charges of assault, breach of peace, resistance and theft is a patient at Waterbury hos pital. Authorities reported that he entered the hospital May 15 for treatment of . con- tusiOn of the head. His condi- tiOn is reported good"
 The arresting officers said at q hearing in municipal court May IS that they were forced to hit him with their clubs when he resisted arrest. The case has been continued to June 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
PROMISSORY NOTE
 BASIS OF ACTION

A foreclosure action was filed in common pleas court today by the Thomaston Savings bank against Nicola Ciarlo, formerly of Water bury and Dominic Cancellaro of Waterbury, his agent. The suit in- wolves a $3,000 promissory note dated February l5, 1929 and se- cured by a mortgage on Vine street. property. Appointment of a reccl- yer to collect rents and profits Is asked
 "Bailey's Beads" is a phenomenon seen during solar eclipses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
MORE CANVASSERS
 CHOSEN BY BOIES

Naugatuck, May 2O.-Members of the team canvassing in the pledge for victory campaign in the Salem school distrtict north of Millville avenue has been announced by William G. Boies, drive chairman. Mrs. Fred Scott Corover is captain and the members are Mrs. Robert V. Anderson, Mrs. Stuart Boyd, Mrs. M. Scott Clark, Mrs. Thomas Haw- ley, Mrs. Norman Hovey, Mrs. Erie Kerner, Mrs. Joseph Little, Mrs. Frederick D. Nawrath, Mrs. Adolph Nelson, Mrs. Bertel Olson, Mrs. Hiding Olson, Mrs. I. V. Olson, Marian Reilly, Mildred Reilly, Mrs. John Schmuck, Mrs. Theodore Stackpole, Mrs. Ralph Sundberg, Mrs. Phillip B. Thompson, Mrs. James R. Waidelich, Mrs. Seymour zonn.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
GIRL SCOUTS PLAN PLAY-DAY SESSION

Many Girl Scouts of this city and vicinity are expected to attend the first play-day session which will be held at Camp Wequapauset in Wa terville Saturday. A varied program of games has been planned. includ- ing bowling, archery, ping-pong, folk dancing, flash ball and dodge ball. Members of the even numbered troops will attend Saturday while the girls of odd numbered troops have been invited to the second- play-day which will pc held June 6.
 Miss E. Eleanor Smith and Mrs. John Reymond head the play-day staff. The program will be con- ducted from to 4 p. m. Registra- ton will not be required and there will be no fee. Several hundred girls are expected to participate.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

toned at Fort Eustis, Va, and ens tered the army two months ago, and while living in Waterbury was an employe. of the Eyelet Specially Mfg. Co, on State street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

right leg and discharged.
 Santopietro will be arraigned in municipal court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
ACCIDENT BUREAU
 IN NEW QUARTERS

With permission on the judges of municipal court the :ra.dc accident bureau of the police department will take over more spacious quarters in the immediate futures.
 The small room on the first floor of police headquarters now used by the accident squad will be taken over by the parking meter maintenance squad if plans work out satisfactorily.
 The accident squad hopes to take over the second floor room now used by the municipal court judges in hearing domestic cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

There are approximately 1900 eco camps in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

During 1940, Canada produced 3,857, 400 barrels of apples.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

The tuberculosis death rate of l. North Dakota was POP per 100,- 900 of the population in 1889.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29
Slim Skirts Have
Soft Draped Lines

There's excitement coming in the
way of skirt silhouettes. To say
that they are versatile is to put it
mildly. In the fashion picture there
will not only be pleated skirts but
there is an important trend toward
pencil-slim draped effects.
Very smart. too, are the new
wrapover effects, many of which tie
on without any other fastening. The
surprise is the skirts that are
flounced in a new way. These will
be repeated again and again in wash
dresses. Also in long evening tat.
fetas.
Banerina skirts are making front
page news, and the young set is
wearing them like the dirndl.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29
Measured for r. r. Tickets

When travelling by train in China
one often sees the strange and
amusing spectacle of child passen-
gers being carefully measured
with a ruler by the conductor. The
reason for this is that in China the
fares for children travelling on
trains runs not in proportion to
their age, but in proportion to their
height. Children under two feet
six inches are allowed to travel
free; those up to four feet four
inches are charged half fare. Chill
dren taller than that have to pay
the full fare.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29

TT ERE is an adorable new fash.
l. Il ion idea for little two to sixers!
A simple, princess jumper topped
with a gay bolero! Thus it is
frock to wear any season, any day
and charming style too for all
little figures. For outdoor play, in
warmer seasons, the bolero may be
removed. So simple to make that
you can finish it in a few hours, here
is an outfit to add at once to your
daughters collection of frocks. Plain
or printed fabrics may be used.
Pattern No. $3.50 is designed for sizes
2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 years. Size ensemble
takes 2 yards 36-inch material, 31a yards
ric-rac. For this attractive pattern,
send your order to:
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29

MaidenS' Desire
The desire to please everything
having. eyes seems Unborn in
maidens.-Salomon Gessner.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29
Child's Stacks

Very practical and cunning for
little tots are pinafore Stacks with
matching bonnets that are made
with view to stressing the pretty"
look, Chambray and seersucker are
favored fabrics for these suits.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29

Americans in Westminster Abbey
Only three Americans have been
honored by the British with a
memorial in Westminster Abbey
James Russell Lowell with a
stained glass window, Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow with bust
and Walter Hines Page with a
marble tablet
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29
IncOnstant Solid

Cryostase is solid when hot and
a liquid when cold, and soluble
vincetoxin is cloudy when hot and
clear when cold.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29
Horse Relationship

Under American horse-racing
laws, thoroughbreds having the
same sires but different dams are
not half brothers or half sisters.
Only those having the same dams
are considered to be related.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-01-29

words were taken for what they
are, the signs of our ideas only,
and not for things themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10

ton board, The two members Of the food board will be Secretary ot Agriculture Claude D. Wickard and p. II. BranG, chief Of the Brit ish food mission here.
 An authorized spokesman said fhese obJeetiyes were the immediate goals:
 1. Savings Of shipping space through allocation Of production tn such a way that supplies could be moved from the production area closest to the war tileateF for which they are intended. Tn some eases such as Indla-inachine tools and equipment might be moved there to set up local manufacturing unit1.
 2. Standardization as far as pos- slhlle og weapons used by the United Nations SO that ammunition and parts would be Interchangeable.
 G Confederation og the total
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
SURVIVORS LAND
 IN NEW ENGLAND
Twenty Escaped From Tor pedOed Freighter-ROde
 IO5 Miles to Reach Beach

A North Atlantic Port, June l0.- CUP)-F'our American survivors of Q toEpedoed United Nations freight CT told today how they refused res- cue by an Africa a-bound ship and steered their gasoline powered life- boat ls5 miles until they ran out of fuel 20 yards otS a New England beach.
 The quartet landed June { with I6 crew members 63 hours after two Axis torpedoes ripped the sides of the mediutn-slzed vessel carrying them to volunteer field ambulance service with Britifsl Libyan forces.
 The drivers, among i2 field seTy- Ice volunteers and 60 crew members were Charles Pagan, 2B, and Robert w, Nelson, 25, both of Seattle Wash, Harry 4. Blackwell, 30, Of Boston and Marshall Phelps, 90, oi wilkes Barre, Pa. A cousin Of Phelps, William Shoemaker, 2I, also of wilkes Barre, was in one Of the six lifeb0ats.,
 Seven hours after the freiehteI was sunk without loss Of life early June 2, the Afgica -b0und United Nations freigbter picked up guFviy. oFs In two llfehoats. The occupants
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
BOSTON GIVING
 P HEROES WELCOME

Boston, June iO-(UP)--Bos tradltiOnallg a herO-W0rshlpplilg city pulled out ell the stops today to give a roaring welcome 10 ID English and American war heroes who are touring tpe country.
 Nothing was too good Tor the fighting men who arrived at Com mODweaIth airport and whose sched' uIe included visits to Boston Navy yard, and the Fore River ghipyardS of the Bethlehem Steel O.. Q parade and . public appearance on Boston common.
 Nearly 100000 persons were ex- peeted to witness the parade tllis afternoon and untold thousands wll watch the flying aces and coni- maEdos during tlek motor trips through the city.
 The line.up was led by Ensign Donald ?. Mason. the American sly. or Wll0 won the dlgtlngngished fly. Ing cross when he bombed . U-boat and Iaconically reported; "Slghted sub, sank safne.'
 Each soldier CT sailor rode in on open car which bore 2 piacard tell. aiig cheering civilians hls name and explolk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
Four Men Arrested On Court Bench Warrants
Charged With Running Horse Race Book in Violation of State Gambling Laws -NaugatuCk Legisla-
 tor Among Them

Four men were arrested this morning in superior court bench warrants issued by Judge Edward J Daly at the request of States At torney William B. Fitzgerald on charges of running a horse race book in violation of the state gam bling laws. Informed sources stated that one more arrest was probable
 The four, and the bonds posted for release are: Representative Thomas l.. Jackson, 48, of l6 Coen street, Naugatuck, s2,500; Raymond Teller. 53. of 6i East Main street S2,5OO; Nicholas Apalucci, g Rose mount avenue, $2,5OO and Lester Bowen, 35, of 30S North Main street $l,OOO.
 Apalucci surrendered to States Attorney Fitzgerald this morning accompanied by his counsel, Attor- ney Francis McDonald. The other three men were arrested yesterday in raids conducted simultaneously at Apaluccis home, g Rosemount avenue and the Legion grill, 3Ss North Main street, which is Oper- ated by Apalucci.
 Given Continuances
 Jackson, Teller and Bowen were arraigned in municipal court thiS morning and given continuances to June 24 in bonds of Si,O00 for Jack son and Teller and $500 for Bowen The municipal court charges prob ably will be withdrawn in deference to the superior court action.
 County Detective Roland q. Alline and Patrolmau James Wagner ratd' ed the Apaluecl home on Rose mount avenue and arrested Teller and Jackson.
 A quantity of racing forms, racG results, scratch and bet sheets and other racing paraphernelia were re- ported conflgcated ct the Rose mount avenue house. Also seized were records which indicated thal yesterdays take from noon to 2;3I was about el,200.
 4 filing system at the alleged headquarters allegedly indicated code names for those fin the know
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
War Production Food Boards Have Just
 Been Created To Handle United Problems Of Two Nations

production effort. officials said, might be a concentration of bomber production in the United States while Britain steps up production of fighter planes. Bombers can be flown to England, but smaller planes have to be taken in ships.
 The "combined food board" was expected to fulfill virtually the same functions in regard to correlating the production and distribution of food among the United Nations. It also will seek to reduce shipping space by restriction Of non essential imports, increased use of corcen- tFated foods and Improved methods of slowing and packing.
 In addition. the board will deal with all other questions Of food policy and strategy. The entire food resources of the United states and Britain will be considered as . c0ni- mon pool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
STEWARDESS IS
 PROVEN HEROINE
Was Among B Survivors of Norwegian Vessel TOr-
 pedOed by Submarine
(NEA Telephoto)

An Atlantic Port, June i0-(UP)-- The heroism under fire of an at tractive 23-year -old stewardess on her maiden voyage was revealed today by the captain of a fast Norwegian mercantinan, which was torpedoed in the Atlantic by Nazi U-boat.
 The captain and the stewardess were among l3 survivors picked up by a rescue vessel after rowing 54 hours in an open lifebcat. Thirty four others in two lifeboats. the 42- yeariold captain said, also were be- lieVed to have been rescued.
 "I'ye only got one life to lose, C0nsueIO Gonzalez. who speaks only Spanish, told the captain when he instructed her to remain in a dark ened cabin with a suitcase contain ing the ships papers while crew. members were manning the lifebcats She stayed there, without question or complaint. until he came after her.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
Russians Have Tough Fight At Sevastopol
Germans Have Hurled l5O,OOO Men Into That Battle They Are Losing Many Men But Keep Up
 Attack On Fortress
BY HENRY SHAPIRO Limited Press Staff Corresponds

(Un1CeQ FreSS StaH COrEeSpVnuSuSj
 Moscow, June l0.-(UP)-Plane- supported German troops, pressing forward over thousands of their own dead, stormed the approaches to Sevastopol fortress today while sharp fighting fiared in three other key sectors of the 1,800-mile Soviet front.
 A dispatch to the army newspa- per Red Star acknowledged that the situation at Sevastopol was be- coming increasingly grave on the sixth day of the ferociouS big-scale German offensive.
 But the besieged Soviet garrison was reported fighting against over wheIming odds and refusing to yield ground against an attacking force estimated at more than 100000 men
 Dispatches described bloody hand to hand fighting and said that Ger man corpses and the wreckage of burned-out tanks virtually paved the approaches to the vital Crimean naval base.
 Uondon reports said the German attacks were the heaviest of the five months of siege and that the battle centered outside Soviet de- fense positions only an hours ride from the city itself)
 A Soviet communique reported more than 250O Germans were killed before the city in one days fighting. Dispatches said the enemy'S
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
ATTY. CASSIDY IN FIGHTING MOOD
Will Still Continue Battle Against These Detest-
 able" Parking Meters

"We'll fight to the limit to get rid of these detestable parking meters" Attorney John H. Cassidy declared today in denying rumors that he planned to drop the litigation. He asserted that he is ready to have the case go to trial. this month. if the common pleas court schedule will prernit.
 MT. Cassidy charged that Corpor- ation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch has been causing unnecessary delays in bringing the case up for a hearing. MT. Lynch", he said, apparently thinks that this is a joke. We're out to show him that it's not"
 Charging that parking meters have been set up in Waterbury H. legally, MT. Cassidy seeks damages of 5000 and an injunction restrain ing the city from requiring opera ton of the meters. He also seeks. as a property owner, share of the income from the meters if 1t should
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10
KING GEORGE OF
 GREECE ARRIVES

Washington, June i0-(P)-King George II og Greece arrives this afternoon for . sigsday visit during which he Wil Joe . White House guest,
 He Is expected to sign R master lendslease agreement GlmilyaF to the one already signed between Great Britain and tho nited States and those offered other United Ma ti0ng,
 George comes directly from k0ns dnn te where he Ge6 A little more than a year aao after AKis forces he'd driven the 0Eseks fEom Crete
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-10

United States British production capacity as one vast industrial em- pire in order to gain maximum of efficiency from existing machinery.
 Only the two countries were in- cluded in the plan because other United Nations powers are not pro- ducing war materials sufficient to meet even their own demands, and thus have no shipping problem. MT. Roosevelt made clear. however, that Canada would participate in any joint action through her mem bership on the British supply council.
 Lyttelton came here less than a week ago to work on the plan. He and Nelson speak today before the National Press club. probably % analyze the anticipated results 0f the setup, and tonight Lyttelt0n makes a radio speech on the plan.
 One development from the joint