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Evening star., 1942-04-22

The teri OF War Department com.
riunique No. 203, based on report,
received here up to 4 pm, Easter
,odr time, yesterday, tollolOs:
l. Philippine theater:
National Guard units fighting
in Bataan on April 8 were the
192d and the 194th Tank Bat
talions and the 200th Coast
Artillery, Anti-Aircraft.
The 1920 Tank Battalion is
composed of companies from Wis
consin, Illinois, Ohio and Ken
lucky. The 194th Tank Battalion
includes companies from Mime
sofa, Missouri, California and
Washington. The 200th Coast
Artillery is from New Mexico.
Three officers and 104 enlisted
men of the 200th Coast Artillery
were evacuated from Bataan and
are now at Corregidor. All other
members of these National Guard
Evening star., 1942-04-22
The Navy contmuniQue, issued late
yesterday, said:

The Many corrtnnntQue, issued lat
yesterday, said:
Far East:
/. During recent operations
near the island of Cebu in the
Philippine Archipelago units of a
United States motor torpedo boat
squadron made night attack on
a Japanese cruiser which was
protected by four destroyers.
2. Enemy counteraction finally
forced the retirement of the at
tacking PIT boats after they had
seriously damaged one enemy
light cruiser and left it in a sink
ing condition.
8. The PT-4l and PISA par
ticipated in the attack. The
PT-34 was forced ashore on the
island of Cebu, but the PT-4l
made good its escape. 1t is be-
heved that the PISS was de-
stroyed in order to prevent cap
ture by the enemy during the in
vasion of the city of Cebu.
4. The above action has not
been mentioned in any previous
Navy Department communique.
S. There is nothing to report
from other areas.
Naval officials explained in
Qualification of paragraph 3 of
the communique that the PISS
had not participated in the at
tack and that its loss was report
ed merely as incidental to the
action of the PT-41 and PT-34.
Evening star., 1942-04-22
Stand Made Clear

Whatever the Republican record
of the past, the party leaders now
feel that the G. o. P. now stanos
IN support OF the war and In sup
port OF international cooperation
after the war has been made clear
Evening star., 1942-04-22
River Report

Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
at Harpers Ferry; Potomac slightly muddy
at Great Falls today.
Evening star., 1942-04-22
AoA4 AASA@ oAeCA caAAS~e
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches in th
Capital (current month to date):
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
$926,l68.4O TAKEN AT VICTORY HOUSE
That Was Total Amount of Sales When Drive
 Closed Saturday

Tn l0-day Victory House war bond and stamp campaign went lover the top" by more than $l75,- 900, Chairman J. Francis Smith of the city war bond committee an nouced today. Total sales up to D. m. Saturday, when the drive end- ed, were $926. .l68.40. The quota was $750 ,000.
 Saturday sales at Victory House on the Green amounted to $8,125. City-wide sales reached a total of $40 0,64895.
 Victory House, sponsored by the Colonial Danes of America, will make its next stay in Bridgeport. It came to Waterbury after visits to New Haven and Hartford.
 The drive started at noon We'd nesday, July 20. During the ensuing 10 days, Victory House served as headquarters for all local sales of bonds and stamps. It was manned from 10 a. m. to 6 D. m. daily by volunteer crews representing num- Der of local civic and war-relief or ganizations. Daily broadcasts over both radio stations were sent from the house.
 The $750,000 quota was passed while the drive had two full days to go. Friday and Saturday sales in- creased the margin by which the quota for the campaign was exceed cd. Hundreds of bonds and many thousands of stamps were sold dur ing the To-day period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
POLICE SUPT. TO
 JOIN U. 5. ARMY
William J. Roach Makes Application for COmmis-
 sion in U. s. Forces

Police Superintendent William J Roach today confirmed reports that hc has applied for a commission in the U. s. Army and said that he is hopeful of an early call to duty. The papers in connection with his ap- plication have been forwarded to Washington. He seeks commis- sion as captain in the Army's mili- tary police.
 If called for duty. Supt. Roach will aske the board of police commis- Gioners for leave of absence from his local duties.
 Tn the ordinary course of events Eupt. Roach's duties would be taken over by Deputy Supt. Daniel J Carson. However, there are persist ent city hall reports that the ap- pointment as acing superintendent is slated for Capt. Fred Hickey, now night supervisor of police.
 Supt. Roach filed his ArmS appli- cation several months ago. He was given his physical examination in New York in May. He has subse- uuently taken other tests.
 Formerly city sheriff, Supt. Roach during the past several years, has directed a modernization of the po- lice department. A police radio sys- tenn and the establishment Of a special bureau to investigate and prevent accidents have been among his principal accomplishments,
 Supt. Roach was with the artillery in World War I. spending 10 months OVerSeaS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10

Chicago soon after the Saboteurs were captured.
 At present 10 of these accomplices are charged with being accessories and four are held as enemy aliens. Under existing law, conviction on the accessory charge is cofhpara- lively light--a maximum of 10 years imprisonment. But for treason, the maximum penalty is death.
 In treason cases, 1t was under stood, there must be two witnesses to the reasonable act All eight saboteurs could have been witnesses. Only two are needed and two-Dash and Burger--are left.
 Attorney General Francis Riddle, wanting to tighten the laws dealing tionS of legislation designed to close with sabotage, has ordered prepara- loopholes in the law.
 Meanwhile, the two surviving sab oteurs were grateful for their lives. Burger was given life sentence and DascA 90 Year&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
MINISTER'S TRIAL
 DRAWING TO END
Defense Was Refused Right to Question Doctor
 Who Pleaded Guilty
(NEA Telephoto)
By JACK AMMAN
United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Hartford. Conn, Aug. 10.-UP)- The government today refused to allow counsel for the Rev. Kurt E. B. Molzahn to question Dr. Wolf ganst Ebell Fl Paso, Tex, one of four men who have pleaded guilty to acting as agents for Germany and Japan and who was indicted with the Philadelphia clergyman two months ago on charges Of espionage.
 Defense counsel did not state the reasons for desiring to question Dr. Ebel, who is being held at Hart ford county jail, but Thomas J. Dcdd special assistant to the U. &. attorney general, said that because of the terrible war" in which the country was engaged 1t was not the policy of the Justice Department to permit questioning of any of the defendants who have pleaded guilty unless subpoened as witnesses.
 Thereupon the defense withdrew It's request
 Federal Judge J. Joseph Smith overruled several defense motions to allow investig ation of the grand jury minutes concerning the indictment of the alleged conspirators The defense made an espe cial request to examine the minutes concerning the testimony of Father Alexis Pely- penko, the governments star wit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
RUSSIANS ARE
 FIGHTING HARD
German Drives Against Oil Fields Going Ahead; Rus-
 sian People Complain
BY HENRY SHRAPIRO United Press Staff COrresDOndent)

Moscow, Aug. 10 U.PJ - Front line dispatches today report ed the German offensive against the Maikop oil fields was gaining ground on two sectors of the Armavir front where the Red Army is fighting a retreating battle with its back to the Caucasus.
 A huge tank battle continued on the approaches to Stalingrad on the Don River Volga front with the Russians apparently holding their ground after receiving reinforce ments. On the Axis left flank heavy Soviet attacks were gaining ground in the Voronezh sector, where the Russians had pushed back across the Don and were hammering at enemy Notifications. It was stil too early to indicate whether a major counter -action was possible there.
 The rapid deterioration of the Caucasus front as result of Nazi tank break through in the Kropot- kin area toward the Maikop oil fields caused increasing concern here and renewed speculation on an Allied second front in western Flu rope.
 Begin to Complain
 Men of the Red Army were de- manding where and when is the second front?" and although there
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
.19,687 SECURE
 MOTOR CARDS HERE
Total Number Registered in City When Period
 Ended Saturday

A total of 19,687 Waterbury mo- torists secured "A" rationing books lr the registration period Whicf ended Saturday, James K. Mcknight deputy gasoline rationing admins trator, announced today. Applicants for ration allowances are still strag- gling into rationing board head quarters at 1l9 West Main street and daily changes in the total can be expected.
 Of the 19,687 securing "A" books there were 4,320 who qualified for 'B" books. and 1873 who qualified for e" books. ID" books were issued to 38 motorcyclists.
 MT. Mcknight and his regular and volunteer aides gave out to- tai of 1856 books to. owners of trucks and commercial cars.
 Coupons were issued for 14,274 units of gas to purchasers, of gaso- line in bulk. this group including factories. operators of truck fleets, etc. Each unit Is worth 100 gallons. To the same group went l6.ll5 onc- gallon coupons.
 A total of 169 gasoline distribu- tors and gas station operators reg istered with the board.
 Issued to non-iiishway Lsefs, such as owners of tractors, power lawn
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
Treason Charges Are Being Discussed For Prisoners

Washington, August 10-(UP)- Justice department officials confer today on whether to bring treason charges, punishable by death against the IA confederates of the eight Nazi saboteurs whose plans ot destruction ended in the electric chair for six.
 The two who talked and lived George John Dasch and Ernest Peter Burger. were under heavy military guard in the District of Columbia jail where their six col leagues walked in semi-trance to the electric chair on Saturday.
 The bodies of the six who died were in the morgue at Walter Reed Hospital. Some time today military authorities win decide how to dis- pose Of them.
 It is possible that Dasch and Bur ger will be held here Indefinitely available to testify against confcd- crates rounded up in New York and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
Sea, Air, Land Forces Are In Solomon Islands Fight
Terrific Struggle Being Waged There Against Japanese; Admiral Nimitz
 Holds Lead on Japs
BY FRANK TREMAINE United Press Stan Correspondent)

United States Pacific Fleet Headquarters, Pearl Harbor, Aug. 1O-(UP)-United States Sea- air and land forces aided by Australians smashed for the fourth day today into the Japanese-held Solomon Islands in the first great American offensive of thd war. Meager reports to Admiral Chester w. Nimitz, commander in chief in the Pacific, who directed the momentous battle from his headquarters here, made and their offensive enterng the decisive phase.
 FIRST BIG SCALE OFFENSIVE
 Eight months after Pearl Harbor the United States and other United Nations forces had launched their first big scale attempt to roll back the Japanese from the South Seas.
 As the United States other forces supported by strong Allied forces struck at the Japanese in the Solo. 1275 miles northeast of Australia and than 5000 miles from home Gen. Douglas MacArthurs United Nations Air Force kept up 24hour day attack the entire northeastern invasion zone
 The entire Pacific was becoming gigantic theater ot operations of the greatest moment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10

1 A strong United States task forc@ had struck suddenly and heavily at the Japanese invasion forces aI Kiska, in the Aleutians off Alaska.
 In Hawaii, the army under Lieut. Gen. Delos c. Emmons, was on { day and night alert and held dra4 matic maneuvers yesterday simulats ing defense against a sudden at> tempt by the Japanese to invade.
 In tacit warning of the dangeJ that still lurked in Hawaii, it WaA announced that United States provost court had sentenced fiv9 Japanese workers at the key Fla, waiian airport of Hickman to prison terms of from nine months to ona year for attempting 10 induce oth. CTS to slow up work.
 The Japanese already had started making inflated claims of succesa in the Solomons island battle, as they had done at Midway and in the battle of the Coral sea thre6 months ago, which started in the same waters in the Tulagi island area of the Solomons where mos mentous engagement was now be. ing fought.
 Japan's Big Claims
 Japan claimed the sinking of onG battleship, seven cruisers including two Australian, four destroyers and at least 10 transports, the damaging of three cruisers, more than two destroyers, at least one transport and the downing of Al planes.
 Japan admitted damaged to tw0 cruisers and the loss of seven planes
 Admiral Nlmitz made no claims His situation was as 1t had been in the battles of Midway and the Coral sea when any premature announce ment would be of aid to the enemy.
 But there was every belief hera that the battle of the Solomon is- lands would mark another stage in the driving back of the Japanese to their native islands.
 Reports up to last night indicated that though the battle was entering its decisive stage the turning point might not have been reached by yesterday, the third day of the fight '$hich started Friday when the Al. lied forces attacked enemy installa- tions at the southeast end Of the Solomons.
 Navy COmmuniques
 GA Navy communique. No. l02 oi the war, issued at Washington at p, m. EWT Sunday, said:
 "Southwest Pacific area:
 CT. Offensive operations against Japanese forces in the Solomon Is- lands are continuing.
 c2 Considerable enemy resist. ance has been encountered and 1t h still too early to announce results or to estimate either our own or thG enemy losses.
 cAustralian units are participat- ing without units"9
 It was believed that the Japanese, taken by surprise in this offensive
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
Ex-Senator Lawlor To Be Candidate In Race
Will Definitely Seek Nomination to Succeed Senator Egan in 10th District; Primary Contest
 Is Now Assured

Former Senator Joseph H. Lawlor, veteran of seven terms in the upper house of the General Assembly, will definitely be a candidate for the Democratic nomination to succeed Senator Edward P Egan of the 18th district, 1t was learned today. This disclosure highlighted a day of &C., tivity in the 10th. overshadowing such developments as the with drawal of George w. Cassidy and Lawrence Kenny from the race. and announcement that the Democratic town committee will meet Wednes- day night to fix date for the prim- ary. The probable primary date, party sources said, is Monday, Aug 24.
 Tcday's developments point to a primary contest in which Senator Lawlor and former Rep. John F. Tobin will be the rivals unless a third candidate is entered in the race with City Hall backing. Some possibility was seen that Senator Lawlor might not be opposed by the city administration or that he might even be aided by at least some administration factions.
 Formal announcement of Senator Lawlor's candidacy will be withheld until the picture in the 18th is fur ther clarified, political associates of the former legislator said. They said that his present job with the state liquor commission would not interfere with his campaign, though 1t was not made clear whether or not he would have 10 resign his state post.
 Cassidy Is Out
 MT. Cassidy, who mad been re- garded as a possible City Hall choice for the nomination, issued brief statment saying that he would not be candidate. The youthful real estate man said:
 T wish to thank my many friends for their generous offers to support my candidacy for the 18th Sena- torial nomination. However, due to the pressure of business. I could not accept the 18th Senatorial nomina- ton or any other political office at this time."
 MT. Kenny, former president of the East End Community club. did not issue any statement, but friends said he had no interest in the nom
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
MORE AMERICAN
 TROOPS GET OVER
Large Contingent Has Landed al Some Un-
 known Port in England
By EDWARD w. BEATTIE United Press Staff Correspondent

ED w AbAD w. DELA Il AE United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Headquarters, United States Ground Forces, Somewhere In Erg- land, Aug. 10-(UP)-A large con tingent of United States troops landed at British port today, to bolster the forces that Maj. Gen. Mark w. Clark will prepare for the day the second front invasion starts
 Clark, proponent of offensive warfare, is commander of United States ground forces In the Euro pean theater and he already has told newspapermen that American troops didn't come to Britain to "sit on their rear sides and be on the defensive"
 The camp here has been turned over 10 the United States in every detail, and 1t is being expanded so rapidly that Clark soon will be using an airplane to get around It. AS the general said, he already is hump ing" to find places for the Ameri- e Ss arriving. and those landed to- day will add to his problem.
 The men who came off the trans ports were superbly equipped and apparently glad 10 be here. For hours tenders piled between the docks ard the transports with sol diers ard baggage, and Scots band greeted them with stirring Sousa marches
 Second Front
 Preparations for second front at some future date weren't confined
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
BY ROBERT BELLAIRE

BY ROBERT BELLAlRE
 Copyright 1942, by United Press)
 Rio De Janeiro, Aug. 10.- (UF)-Gen. Hediki Toio, the war lord premier of Japan, is striving to establish himself as undisputed dictator over the Japanese people and has made Emperor Hirohito a virtual prisoner in the Im- perial palace, denied even ac- ceSs to the daily newspapers. The war-making Tojo, wno bears the nickname "the razor" because of his cunning, realizes that he is unpopular among the masses and he travels with strong bodyguard in fear of assassination.
 He Is trying to build up personal popularity for himself as means af achieving his ambition of be- coming Japans first shogun-pos- sessor of power eclipsing even that of the emperor-since the 1867 revo- lution swept away the Tokugawa TokugaWa shogunate that had ruled for 264 years.
 Like Adolph Hitler who under mined President Paul Von Hinder burg and Benito Mussolini who
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10

Cambridge, Mass, Aug. 10. CUP)-- Harvard started mass production or army chaplains today in the iirst school of its kind to be established in an American University.
 It Is headed by Chaplain Col. Will liam D. Cleary, 59-year-old Irish born priest who was attached to a Brooklyn (N. Y.) diocese. He will be aided by an Episcopal clergyman, a Jewish rabbi and staff of l2 assistants.
 They will induct clergymen of every denomination Into the rigors Of army life before they are called into the army. The non-sectarian school composed of many creeds and races, will qualify each candidate to step into a full-fledged army chaplains post after 28-dy in- tensive training period.
 The mutual class totals lb0 but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
Mass Production Of Army Chaplains Is
 Now Established In Harvard College

When the war department decided to reactivatc the chaplains' school at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Ind. last spring, 1t called Father Cleary from active duty to head 1t. Because of the greater facilities at Harvard, the entire school is being moved here.
 Glasses will be held six days a week, but each clergyman will be encouraged to accept Sunday as- signments as. for instance. ofilcl- ating at services in nearby camps and forts. Each is a member of the reserve pool of chaplains and liable for active duty at any time de- pending on the need.
 At Harvard, they will be quar- tered In bachelor rooms at Perkins Hall. The candidates will eat at Andover Hall and in the rectory of the Episcopal Theological seminary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
Troops, Cavalry Are Ready In India Riots
They Have Reinforced Police to Smash Any Trouble Gandhi May Start Hunger Strike; Will Mean
 His Death
By JOHN R. MORRIS Limited Press Staff CorrespOndent)


 Bombay, Aug. 1O.-(UP)-Troops and cavalry reinforced police today as new demonstrations, disorders and strikes spread in Bombay, Delhi and other cities of India. Crowds renewed rioting in which 12 per sons have been reported killed and 60 wounded since the arrest of Mo handas K. Gandhi
 Bombay and Delhi. seat of the British viceroy. were the centers of disturbances arising from the all- India Congress Nationalist party s theoretically violent drive for independence. but outbreaks also were reported from Poona, Lucknow and other cities
 All-India radio reported that police again had fired on crowds in Bombay, Wounding several persons. Troops were called out and posted around police headquarters.
 In Delhi where an almost com plete hartal (strike) was in effect, n big force of British and Indian troops led by red -turbaned cavalry. marched behind military Eand past old Delhi fort, about mile from the main demonstrations in the streets of the old city,
 Troops on Parade
 The troops were said to be on parade to show the Indians that the British are still able to defend India from the Japanese" Whether they would go on duty as precau- tion against rioters was uncertain
 The demonstrations at Bombay and Delhi began early in the morn ing. At Delhi a crowd collected at q flag ceremony under the tower and a procession started.
 The march was led by Parabti Devi, ope of the leading women in the all-India Congress party.
 The crowd was In much uglier mood and the situation was much more intense today as demonstra- tors forced all shops to close, in- cluding a few Moslem stores that had attempted to remain open.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10

the school Is expected to accommo- date 450 officers monthly before long. Unlike the chaplains' school of World War l, every clergyman already has been commissioned at least first lieutenant before en- rolling and has been recommended by an advisory board from his par ticular religion to the war depart ment.
 While at the school, each tralnee will arise at 5:30 a. m. drill three hours day and study Il subjects ranging from map reading to GUS toms and courtesies of the service.
 Father Cleary, who was born in Tipperary. Fire, and commissioned a colonel in the U. s, army on St. Patrick's Day thls year has served fin the army since World War I and has held posts from the Philippines to Fort Knox. Ky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10

United States sea, air and land forces were striking at the enemy bases in the southeastern Solomons in the first big American offensive action of the war which presumably involved storming operations from warships under cover of naval and air bombardment.
 There was still no definite indica- ton of the trend of the fighting or whether the climax had been reached, although American sources had hinted that 1t was proceeding satisfactorily and Tokyo this morn- ing broadcast that fighting with "unabated ferocity" continued
 The American operations, extend
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10
Don't Delay;
 Buy 1t Today

From . news bulletin of the Alum n u m Corporation ot America comes a phrase that should be repeated all over the nation-Buy Tomorrow Today!
 That's what all loyal Ameri- cans are being asked to do In every community In the cOun- try. Your whole hearted par tIcipatlon In the war savings stamps and bonds sales assures a tomorrow for you and your children.
 People of Waterbury have been generous, extremely gen. erous, in their support of the numerous war drives. War bond aHd stamp sales are high hePe. But we can push them higher and higher and we must to win thls war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-10

New York, Aug. 10 (U.P) - Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, fam ous American explorer. is on secret mission In New Zealand, the British Broadcasting Company reported to- day in broadcast recorded here by United Press.