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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
TO PHOTOGRAPH
 COUNCIL MEMBERS

Nsugatuck, March l2-The clergy division of the defense council will meet at 10 a. m. Saturday at the Y. M. 0. A. with Clarence E. Jones, council chairman, in charge. Tingerprintir1g will be done Satiir- day by Capt. Anthony Malone at the police station from 1:30 to 3:30 D, m. and from p. m. to Op. m.
 The ofIicial photographer will be in defense council headquarters Saturday fdorn 1 p. m. to p. m. and council members can have photographes taken then :. 2
 Tn lo40, major airlines in the United States carried 2,960, ,480 paS- sengerB.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

WdSLllIlBVOIl.
 Dopesters immediately interpreted this as "feeler" about Governor H1riey's chances for higher office. It is no secret that national lead- CTS would like to have him run for the U. 6. Senate in l944.
 The Democrats, Mccarthy told Fairfield County party leaders, "have an awful good chance" of carrying this county and the state, thus reelecting Governor Hurley and the entire state ticket.
 He called on members of the State Central Committee and town chair men to carry our cause directly to the voters by personal contact.
 Governor Hurley, said Mccarthy, 'is doing e fine job and they are conscious of this in Washington"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
TEN BRUSH FIRES
 HERE YESTERDAY

Ten brush fires kept local flre- men on the hop yesterday in Va- rious sections of the city. None ot the blazes was serious. Today's rains dampened the underbrush and assured firemen a respite from sllni- lar action today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
MAN ARRESTED ON
 GAMBLING CHARGE

Bigio Druno, 53, of 15o Washing ton avenue was arrested today by Lieuts. Patrick Moylan and Patrick Hobart of the vice squad on charges of violation of the gambling law. He is accused of having a punch board in his place of business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Approximately 1000 Girl Scouts will be wearing their uniforms to- day to mark the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts of America by Jullette Low with 3 troops in the Waterbury Girl Scout councils participating. The wearing of the uniforms by the scouts iS e requisite as a tribute for the event which will be observed today through Saturday by many of the troops in the city.
 The Girl Scouts will observe the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
Full Weather Report

Boston, March is tUP)--weather forecast:
 MASSACHUSETTS - Colder east portion, snow furries and colder in the Berkshires. Little change In temperature central portion.
 CONNECTICUT and RHODE 1S- LAND-Slightly colder tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
Model Planes Being
 Built At Leavenworth
Local High School Joins Nationwide Program; Re-
 plicas to Aid SpOtters, Aircraft Gunners

Under the direction of Instructor George W. Butler, nearly 100 boys began work this morning building scale model planes patterned after the fighting aircraft of America, it's allies and enemies The program, which is being conducted in the pattern making session room at of models towards the state quota Oo and the national quota of 500.O00,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
Democratic Leaders
 See Hurley "FeeIer'
Chairman McCarthys Remarks Variously Interpreted Good Chance for Fall Victory, Says Party Leader

Waterbury Democratic leaders were seeking today to interpret the meaning of speech last night in which State Chairman John T. Mccarthy called on ali members of the party to forget their dsappontments" and unfy their forces for the state and congressional election this fall
 tribute to Governor Robert A. Hurley, declaring: He is doing fine job and they are conscious of this in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
BLAZING CURTAINS
 PUT OUT TODAY

Blazing curtains in the home of John J. Elhin. oS Elmwood avenue were responsible for fire alarm ct 8:25 this morning. Engines ] and 6, Truck and the booster re- sponded to 6 verbal alarm Rt 8:26 0. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
Hospital Bulletin

Authorities at Waterbury hOs- pitaI described the condition of Joaquin AIves, 45, of 125 Andrew avenue, Naugatuck as much better today. He Is expected to be dis charged today. He was brought to the hospital yesterday after noon In the Naugatuck Commun- fly ambulance with an injury of the left eye and . right ankle abrasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Prisoners in jails in England are to learn about the progress of the war from films and famous lectur- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Albert E. Hole of Ellsworth road will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Alan M. Fairbank of- flciating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of William LaForce of Riverhead, L. l., former resi- dent of Waterbury, was held yes- terday at Riverhead with burial in the family plot, St. Joseph's ceme' tery, this city.
 The funeral of Luigina Di Mella, three-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Di Mella of 121 Locust street, will be held arfg tn gtfghth ing at 8 o'clock from the LaPorta funeral home, 67 Holmes avenue, to St. Lucy's church at g o'clock for Mass of requiem. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to Il p, m.
 The funeral of John Temple was held this morning at 8:15 from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to st, Patricks church. Rev. Bernard Foster celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at o'clock assisted by Rev. Edward Far rell, as deacon, and Rev. Henry J. Murphy as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included Edward Flood, Sr., Edward Flood, Jr., Jo- seph LaWlor, John Altman, Francis Leary and John Kelleher.
 Burial was in the family plot at new St. Joseph's cemetery, with services by Father Foster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Improvement was noted today in the condition of James KilmArtin, steward Ut the Elks' club, who Is . patient at st. Mary's hospital. His condition was reported "goOd" today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighbors, especially The American Brass Roll. ing Mill (North Plant); The Amer iean Brass office; The American Brass Association; The Shoe Hard ware Co; The Miller X Peck Co, and Local No. 251, Brassw orkers Union, for floral offerings and the express sions of sympathy and Kindness shown us during our recent bereave' ment, the death of our beloved wife field Horan.
 (Slgned)
 TIMOTHY KORAN and
 The MIRFlELD FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
DIED

CONDON---In woodbury, Conn, Mar, 1ith, l042, Thomas Condon, for. merly of 632 Baldwin St. Funeral neral Home, gro West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

MAHONEY "A months mind re- qulem high Mass, will be cele-
 brated Saturday morning, at S:3o o'clock, at the Immaculate Con. ception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Hanna Mahoney. 3-l2.2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
MASSES

VECCHIONE--5th anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning, at 500 o'clock, ut our Lady of Iourdes Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Carmine Vecchione.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
ILL HEALTH . SUFFERING!
 DISCOURAGED?

Y ou have doctored for weeks a il d m o n t h s. Have faith fully take Il il Il m c rous drugs pre- SC I'll b c d. h 6 v Q per- haps c v c n submitted to an operation in the at. tempt to re- aain v Au f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

 health, and still you are not well. Yes =. this ofiice can ap. preciate your Encouragement as it's case record cards for the past 22 years show that 06sS of these patients gave the same story on their first visit to this Office.
 May ChirOpractic Treatments as given ct this Ofilce make it possible for you also to soon again enjoy the Healthy Body which you once enjoyed. Dr.G.A.Tralnln
 ChIrOpFactiC Specialist wTfrWgNaENAAK RHnfl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
Carolinas
Fare Badly
Each State Has Only
Two Governmental l.
nanced War Indus
tries, Survey Shows.

Washington. March 31-(AP>-
North Carolina and South Carolina
are far down the list of states in the
number of goNcrnmcnt-financed war
industries over $4,000, according
to a tabulation released by Repren-
sentative Bender, Republican, Ohio.
Bender gave out the figures, which
he said were cumulative from June.
1870. through January 81, to show
that his state led all others IN the
number of projects ana was third
to Michigan and Pennsylvania IN
amount.
North Carolina and South Caro-
lima each were listed as having only
two eoVcrnment-financed war plants,
with tn North Carolina amount be
ing SlO.4O6. 900 and South Carolina
S24.02l 900.
Only seven other states Jared
worse. while tWO-ColoradO and
MiSSiSsippi-Werc in the same boat
with two plants each. The sever
states worse off were the District
of Columbia. one: Idaho, none; Mon
tana. one: New Mexico. one: North
Dakota, none; South Dakota. none
and Wyoming, none.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
Dies Faces
Libel Action

Washington, March 3I.-tAPj
The threat of a libel >uIt faced
Chairman Dies, Democrat. Texas,
Of the House committee on I'M
American activities today as 4
result of his charges that at
least IS high officials of tn
board of economic warfare hao
been affiliated with commute
ist-front organizations
David B. Vaughan. chief OF the
boards administrative manage
ment division. said in a state
ment,
Il am making inquiries
through my attorney to Sc
whether Mr.. Dies statement If
pNnese. II it is not, Will ask
that action be instituted against
Eli Dies Tor loci
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
E. F.. PARHAM NAMED
ON ADVISORY A

Raleigh. March 3!.-(AP)-E.
r. Parham of Henderson has
been appointed to a national in
dustrial advisory committee, III"
wa production board announced
today.
Parhain will be Il mcmber 81
the lutte ma. try advisory COM
m,ttrt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
Standard Oil Head
Denies Allegations
Arnold's Charges De-
clared to be Without
Shadow of Founda-
tion;' Facts and Rec
ords Exactly to the
Contrary.

Washington, March 3l.-(AP)
w. 5. Parish. president of the
Standard Oil Company New
Jersey, described today as with
out "a shadow of foundation
testimony that the company had
prevented or delayed develop
mcnt of synthetic rubber in the
tnlted States.
The facts and the records
he told the Senate defense inves-
1igatins committee,' are exactly
to the contrary"
FarI- appeared before the COM
mIttce To reply to testimony by
Thurman Arnold, assistant attorney
general in charge OF antitrust en-
forccment. that the company had
rubber in the United States as a re-
suit OF agreements made with l.. G..
FaIb"u. of Germany, before the Unit
cG States entered the war.
ANY charge that the Standard
Oh Company or any of its officers
have been in the slightest respect
dI>luyuI to the United States is un
warranted and untrue,' Parish as
serted, reading from d statement.
Il repell any such lnsInuatlonS with
all the Vigur at my command, do
so with indignation and resentment,
"MoreoVcr, | wish to assert with
conviction that whether the several
contracts made with the |, G.. Farbcn
did or did not fall within the Dor
ders set by the patent statutes OF
the Sherman act, they did lnurc
greatly to advance of American m
duStry and more than any other one
thing have made possible II pres
ent war activities in aviation gas
olinc, and explosives and ia syn
thctIC rubber itself"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
5000 Japs
Chinese Headquarters
Reports Bloody Fight
ing Around Toungoo
in Burma.
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
Chinese headquarters declared
late today that more than 5000
Japanese troops had been killed
i'm bloody fighting around Toun-
goo. on the left flank of the al
lied line in central Burma, while
on the other end of the front,
the British admitted a critical
turn in the struggle.
Previous reports had listed 10000
Japanese troops engaged in the Toun-
goo sector. where the invaders APP
parertly had Wrested cuNtrol Of at
least nalf of the town / ON the
Chinese defenders.
Heavy fighting is still lag liz
around the town, a Chinese COM
munique saio. adding that Chinese
soldiers had re- ptured the Japan
ese-held airdrom, It Kyungon, ten
miles north of Toui 200. a whole
Continued on Pax TUoN
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
Advance Nearer Prone
Gateway To India And Oil Fields
OF Burma; Reds Batter At Nazis
Soviet Armies Press
Relentless Spring Of
fensive; c. e m a n S
Claim Aerial Success
es and Capture of Rus
sian Tanks.
tBy The Associated Prcss.)

tby The Associated PrcSS.)
Russlas armies, pressing a re-
isntless spring offensive amid
n tIaWin% snGNS of winter.
were reported h~attering heavily
at key German bases along the
entire front today while t!sc razi
'iGh ccn1rlaTd claimed aerial
successes and the destruction OF
23 and March 30.
In tie battle 10 keep allied
supplies pouring 10 thu L. :. :.
X. the Britis', admiralty re-
ported that British and Russian
naval iOrccs crippled a Ger
man DESTROYER and drove off at
tacks by na1i surface craft and
t-boatS Sunday while escort
ING a convey to Russia.
Three German submarines were
severely damaged III not sunk"
while a British cruiser and destroyer
We're damaged but reached port
safely.
On the Russian land front. Sovic.
oil patches reported important new
>ucceSse before ~Lcnlngrad. win thv
Red army starting 10 roll back Ger
mon and Finnish forces along tn
whole sector.
German field headquarters ac-
nOWledged aeVerc Ru sian pressure
IN the Ukraine. on the central (AIOs-
cow front and in tine far north, bat
asserted that nazI dive boInDcrs had
"frustratcd' a tank-lvd So\ie, at
=, +i,> ,,.Itilt ia,tI, a.L,,,,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

AAA t'tttF as hfli1NI
headquarters acknowledged that
Japanese troops supported BY
lfaltofnus Burmese natives had
advanced within ten miles of
Prone.
PRONE j. ta. Brt5-h-helG .acho,
OF the right wing =ut=t the allied de
i'l.c line .g central Burma.
ihc cflF - taa'e2.c1ily Important
az q Da.lJo. a. tur-H.gu Yc.agvarunp
oil ieIa-. And ALSO guards the H.
fa"adcS river route To- Mundalay.
\ British communique said
the japanese penetrated 10
Sh"cdaung, ten miles below
Prom IN heavy fign,ing in
which imperial indian frontier
troops inflicted 500 casualties
&Ea captured 20 prisoners.
ne cchImunique SAID British
forces had launched an attack
70 clear enefHv road blocks in
>hNcdauns. No information was
available On the outcome.
Equally dark neHs came from the
CAIatse-held LETT flank, on the
Ioung0U front, where a communicate
sad Chinese troops had Joined with
other force, IT, HE north and east
of Iounsoo and readJusted them po-
m that area.
This indicated that the Chinese
forces, unoer the command OF
Lieutenant General Joseph ". Still
we'll, L. ;. y, apparently had With
drawn from Toungoo.
Later Chinese dispatches. how.
ever, said Chinese rein1orccmentS,
moving south to aid General Still
wells hard pressed forces. had oc-
cupIed q railroad station ten miles
north Of Togngoo and had made o n
tact with Chinese troops still hold
ing out n the eastern part OF Toun-
600.
simultaneously. axis reports
said the Japanese had carried
out heavy aerial raids on Man
dalaN and attacked other key
points on the Toungoo-Mandalay
road. evidently seeking to block
the sending of achievements.
\ Chinese army spokesman
said 10000 Chinese soldiers we're
holding the eastern part of
Ioungoo against 1900 japanese.
Ihe spokesman SAID that TOungOo
important only as an outposo
below The potential main battle area
and that the mountains north Of
Iolngoo could De more easily de-
tended ,aou the plains below the
Gown.
Other developments included:
The IhlllprIne--A War depart
mont bfIfIt+Dp .f,t,t.taG +I3+ T,,aDo.o
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11
HERE {, FROM SOUTH;
 SIXTEEN LEAVE

Passengers arriving here from the South last night were: from Seattle Francis Roberts, Mary Jo Sublette, Lynn J. Campbell; from Ketchikan William T. Mahoney, Mrs William T. Mahoney, Miss Gardner, Alex F. Cuterie, Jr.. Woodrow Watson; from Wrangell-J. s. Ritchie; from Pet ersburg-J. T. Gillingham, Mrs. J. T. Dillingham;, Jimmy Steele and Mrs. B. Waswick.
 Leaving here for Sitka this morn ing were Peter Beierly, Henry Rog- CTS, Frank Lane, R. B. Forrest, MT. and Mrs. Ben Bellamy, John Mo- Williams, Les Florence, Hal Fair hurst, J. Homethko, R. Rinehart. F. M. Buchanan, Jim Cooper, Eugene McRoberts, Donald Mcdonald and Louis Mcdonald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11
INvALIDATE
 ARMISTICE
 OF FRANCE

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11

McAlister will be in charge of the sale. Mrs. Miles Godkins and Mrs Walter Hellan are on the phoning committee.
 An open meeting for all women )f the parish is scheduled to be held on November "A. when Thanksgly;-. .ng party will be held by the GOA. Miss Vivian Tise is chairman of the affair and Mrs. Neil Moore will be n charge. of refreshments while Nary Jean McNaughton will have
 harge of entertainment. 2,
 Following last nights meeting, 1t vas announced that the sewing ,roup of the club has completed its present quota of Red Cross work. Tomorrow, the women will meet ln St. Ann's Hospital to do some sew Ing for the hospital.
 All Juneau women are invited to -take part in this sewing project, which will be held from l So 3 o'clock. Sewing will be on new materials and help is needed to make many articles which have not been completed recently because of the shortage of help for the hos pital. All women are urged to drop in to assist for a few hours if possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11

NCOIlllIlueQ lIOlIl I dBS OAACf might let down the last barriers of that personal loyalty to him which has kept the French fighting forces in Africa and Frances naval squad rons in the Mediterranean from swinging back to the Allied cause
 Position Not Clear
 Vichy broadcasts say that tn e French fleet is still at Toulon, on the south coast of France.
 Petain's exact stand is unclear, Vichy broadcasts said. He remained in his provisional capital as late as 3 pm. conferring with his lieu tenants and with Pierre Laval who returned to Vichy, presumably to report on his conference with Hit Ter and Mussolini.
 Other reports reaching the French frontier suggested various ly: that he left Vichy. taking with him General Weygand, French
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11

Africa commander, long regarded as an Allied sympathizer; and that he elected to stay where he was . virtual prisoner of state.
 Invasion Denounced
 In Washington, Secretary oi State Cordell Hull denounced the German invasion of unoccupiec France as an act completely il harmony with Hitler's entire re gime of lawlessness and utter dis regard of solemn obligations.
 Hull was asked during pres, if he thought the Ger man action would bring Franco back into the war on the Allies side, but he replied it is too early to discuss that phase.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11
JEANNE ANDERs0N E WE'D 10 FLYER IN
 KANSAS SUNDAY
News of Army Marriage l, Received bYParenis in
 Juneau This Week


 News of an Army wedding in To- peka, Kansas, last Sunday which joined in marriage Miss Jeanne An derson of Juneau and Lieut.. Sherwin Kibbe, has been received by the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. George Anderson of Juneau.
 The wedding was solemnized only three days after the anniversary of the marriage of the brides parents.
 The bride, who was born in Jul neau, has a host of friends here. She attended school here before going to St. Ann's Academy in Vic toria, B. C., from which she was graduated. She studied piano in Portland, oregon, for several years and then returned to Juneau.
 During her stay here after her return she was employed in the Alaska Steamship Company offices. She left Juneau about year ago in August to take a position in the Office of Civilian Defense in San Francisco. She has since been sta- tioned there, in San Diego and in New Mexico.
 Lieut.. Kibbe's home is in Boston, Mass. He is 1940 graduate of Yale, Franklin Hall, and is now stationed in Kansas with the U. s. Army Fly ing Corps. The couple met when he was stationed in California.
 MT. and Mrs Anderson are wait ing for further details on the we'd ding, having received a wire which was to be followed by letter. Lieut.. Kibbe expects to be sent overseas soon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11
Presbyferians to
 Have Dinner Here

Presbyterian Church members and non-members who attend the church will get together tonight in a Fellowship Dinner to be held in the church parlors beginning at pm.
 Special honors will be paid to 41 new members of the church since November, 1941. The Martha Society and the World Service Circle are supervising the covered dish dinner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11
UNIVERSAL GAS
 RATIONING POSTPONED

WASHINGTON, Nov. Il. n The Office of Price Administration has announced the postponement of na- tion- wide gas rationing from Mo- vember 20 to December l because of unavoidable delays" in the dis tribution of coupon books and other necessary forms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11
GOA Makes Plans For Food Sale Set
 For November q

Plans for a food sale to be helc November 21 were made at the regu lar business meeting of the Catholic Daughters of America, held Tuesday night in the Parish Hall.
 Mrs. Zola Devlin took charge ot the meeting in the absence of tht grand regent and vice grand re- gent.
 Mrs. J. Harrington and Mrs. J. K.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11

Vitus Boring, born in Denmark, entered the navy of Peter the Great of Russia when he was a young man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-11-11

Available records indicate an organized system Of shorthano was used as far back as 63 B.C.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
u. S. Maps Rigid Control
Over Daily Movements
Of Every One in Nation
THESE BLACKOUT RULES
MUST BE OBSERVED SUNDAY

way. The ordinance forbids groups of FIVE
or more.
If you are in bus or street car, remain
seated in the darkness through the 15-
minute blackout period. Street cars may
stop anywhere, buses must pull up to a
curb.
If you are driving a horse unhitch him
and tie him up to the vehicle if nowhere
else.
Tie up your domestic animals. dogs and
cats.
Persons who will be away from their
homes or buildings during the blackout
period must see that all lights are of before
they leave.
Do not strike a match, use fashIight,
light a candle, or smoke a cigaret, where
the light can be seen from the exterior.
Don't use the telephone.
In parking do not block an alley, fire
hydrant or emergency driveway. Leave the
streets clear for emergency vehicles.
The law permits a fine of $500, or 90
days in Jail or both.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
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Ndzi Food Gar
Takes Vacation
Long Leave Begins
as Hitler Goes TO Berlin

LONDON, May % (UP).-The
Berlin radio tonight announced
that the German minister of food
and agriculture, Walther Dare
had been given prolonged
leave of absence" simultaneously
with Adolf Hitler's sudden return
10 Berlin from his headquarters
on the eastern front.
German broadcasts limited at in.
creasing grumbling among the
German people, acute food short
ages and a possible new shakeuT
in the Nazi hierarchy for which
Darre's leave of absence for rea.
sons of health" may be the fore,
runner.
Hitler was said TO have arrived
in Berlin TO attend the funera
of a district Nazi gauleiter
but British quarters found il
strange that he would quit hi:
eastern front headquarters at {
time when a new German counter
offensive was reported under way