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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
For Nearly 40 Days
 They Beat Japs Back
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the effectiveness of the attack. The U. $. planes returned to their base undamaged.
 For nearly 40 days Macarthur has held out against Japanese as sault and today there were hints in Tokyo propaganda reports and the off cial American communiques that his forces still pack potent punch.
 The Japanese, in fact, went fur ther than Washington official ad- vices and admitted that Macarthur has launched more counter attacks against the troops which are press ing his Eataan province lines. Tokyo insisted that the counter-attacks were not effective.
 The American reports credited MacArth'r with handy victory in a battle cf big guns in which Jap anese attempts to soften up Mac Arthur's line for large-scale land assault failed notably.
 But it was emphasized by all in formed military sources that Mac Arthur's batt', Is strictly defensive and against odds which multiply is A0cAo Oo llLo lJboCo VI IllCll dIlu COll- sumption of ammunition food and material.
 Macarthur Objective
 His task is to inr1ict as heavy losses as possible upon the Japan csc; to deny them as long as pos sible the use of Manila Bay as a naval base; and to maintain his position as thorn in the side of the Japanese forces occupying the Philippines.
 MacArthur's position was likened to that of the British at Tobruk on the Libyan Mediterranean shore with the difference that there is only the scantiest possibility of re- inforcing and supplying him by sea at the Tobruk garrison was rein- forced ard supplied during its long siege.
 In contrast, MacArthur's forces and supplies are presumed to be considerably larger than those i which the British had when their siege began.
 While Macarthur fought his stub- born battle, American air forces ap- peared to be massing in the Dutch Indies and possibly at Singapore for the first real test of American versus Japanese air power.
 There have been only fragmentary reports concerning the size of U. s. air forces in the Dutch Islands but repeated references in Dutch and ! British oommuniques to Allied planes suggested that American air power is making itself felt. U. $. Sub Fleet
 Nor was there any recent news on , the operations of the considerable U $. submarine fleet which js known to have been in far Pacific waters at the start of the war. A Japanese report ol a hospital ship" being torpedoed in the South China sea, indicated that Japanese sea power in those narrow waters is not unchallengcd.
 The failure of the Japanese artil- lery barrage in Bataan and the ap- parent transfer of the bulk of Jap anese air strength southward to the Indies and Singapore drives may give MacAr UT welcome respite in which he can further strengthen his positions and repair damages to his facilities suffered in heavy Jap anese air attacks.
 Except for divebon bers which the Japanese are employing as air artil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
|CUDDY RENAMED
 CLUB PRESIDENT
Community InstalIat i o n January 2S-BonvisutO
 Family in Florida
Washington Hill

The annual election of officers for Washington Park Community club was held at the Community house last evening. John B. Cuddy, presi- dent, was reelected for 1922 and John V. Lynch was elected vice. president.
 Other officers elected were Mrs. Edward Plankey, recording secre- tary; Mrs. Albert Linden, financial secretary; and Theodore Donahue, | treasurer.
 Board directors for the year will be the officers and Thomas Phelan, Thomas Brophy and Thomas Con- way. Auditing committee: John Dalton, Jerome KerWin and James Fitzpatrick. The membership of the club is now 185.
 Installation of officers will be held at the Community house, January 28.
 The Washington Park Junior league meeting will be held this evening at o'clock at the Con- llOuoC. EItCll UCdlLl llluoO hand in 8 list of players at this meeting.
 Entrance fees will be due this evening.
 Games Thursday, January 15: 2 o'clock, Shamrocks vs. Trojans; 8 o'clock, Community Club vs. Moan- CTS; 9 o'clock, Gent. Jrs. vs. Volun- teerS.
 Democratic workers for District 5-3 will meet at the Community house tomorrow evening at o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas c. Bon1 visuto of Sylvan avenue, are spend- ing six weeks vacation at Miami beach, Fla. They have their little daughter, Shirley, with them.
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British commander in chief of unit ed nations forces in the far Pacific had arrived in the Dutch Indies tc establish headquarters.
 Announcement of the arrival oi U.S s. Admiral Thomas c. Hart, Wa vel's deputy in command of the al lied Far Eastern naval forces, had been made previously.
 Japanese bombers also were &C., tive, raiding ships in the Balik- Papan harbor, most important oil port in Dutch Borneo, but accord ing to the Netherland East Indies news agency inflicted no damage Japanese planes bombed Tandjoene Oeban, in the Rhio archipelago, not far from Singapore, and killing one soldier and Wounding three others The raid caused no serious dam- age.
 Other Japanese bombers attack ed Dutch warship but their bombs fell far from the vessel.
 Destroy Everything
 Dutch authorities said the de- lenders of Tarakan Island had carried out complete destruction of installations there before the Jap anese took the island. They com pletely wrecked the naval airbase buildings and workshop, and the jetty was destroyed py burning oil on the surface of the water.
 The Netherlands news agency re- ported from Ternate that two sol diers were killed, one was wound- ed slightly and one is missing as result of the air raid mentioned in a previous communique.
 It was believed that the Japanese would consolidate their new posi- ton on Tarakan Island before strik- ing anew, possibly against Balik- papan, their most likely next objec- tive, midway point on Borneos east coast.
 It will take the Japanese at least six months to reoperate the de- stroyed oil wells on Tarakan, it was estimated, and the Dutch will try to break up their attempts to get them going.
 Attack on Island
 It was learned authoritatively that the first indication of Japan's Intention to capture Tarakan was noted at noon Friday, when a large Japanese fleet was observed Is miles east of the islands southernmost point. It consisted of six big cruisers, six destroyers, various transports and a tanker. About 5 D. m. the same day another Japanese fleet was sighted, this consisting of Is trans ports protected by more Japanese Warships. The WarShips approached the island but were not allowed to proceed unhindered by the Dutch air force, which scored direct hits and near misses on several trans ports and Warships.
 The Japanese prepared to land troops on the islands east coast and early Sunday morning started action at two points on the island. The Netherland troops had formed fronts south and east on Tarakan The small garrison on the east coast had 10 withdraw after intlicting extreme ly heavy losses on the enemy, after which the Japanese began to ad- vance on the oil fields. They suc- ceeded in breaking through but were pushed back by the defenders,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
LACUARDIA TO MAKE DECISION '
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T can give up the mayoralty and stay on at the Office of Civilian De- fense, if that Is the Presidents wish I can give up the OCD, return to New York, and mind my own busi- ness and criticize everything that goes on in Washington.
 '"Or I can do what I did in the last war, If can get by"
 LaGuardia was a major in the Army Air corps in the first World war. He has said before that he might seek active army duty in this war.
 LaGuardia at 59 is far beyond the usual age for former army officers to return to active duty.
 The House, overriding admins tration and War Department obIec- tions, recently voted to transfer OCD functions to the army, or grounds that LaGuardia could not satisfactorily hold down the New York mayoralty and the OCD dierc- tOrship at the same time.
 The House bill, authorizing $l00,- ,00O for the OCD and civilian de- fense supplies, is now in conference with the Senate, which passed a bill authorizing unlimited appropria- tions for OCD and made no effort to transfer the agency's functions.
 Following criticism of LaGuardia's $ attempt to hold both the OCD and mayoral posts, President Roosevelt appointed Dean James M. Landis of Harvard University La school as a 10,000-a-year, full-time executive officer of the OCD. LaGuardian re- Ceives no pay for his services,
 Administration leaders have been hopeful that Landis' appointment would make it possible for the House and Senate conferees to agree on bill leaving the OCD as a pure ly civilian organization. It was felt that LaGuardia's statement on choosing to continue in only one of his jobs would serve to strengthen the administration hand, since op- position to LaGuardia stems chiefly from his efforts to hold two posts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
War Generalissimo Is
 Ranked Next To FDR
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American would be chosen to head such an organization because Of the United States dominant place in the war production picture.
 Nelson's appointment ends many months of criticism of Mir Roose- velt's war production set up. De mands for a one-man production chief extended far beyond the ranks of those who frequently criticized the administration.
 Only a few hours before the Pres tdents announcement yesterday Chairman Tom Connally, Democrat, Texas, of the Senate Foreign Rela- tions Committee, supporter of the administration, said that what the production program needed was "one double-fisted, hard-boiled, brass colored and iron-tongued man.
 Long Step Forward
 Friends of Nelson declined to say whether they thought he answered that description, but congressman hailed his appointment as long step forward. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, who will serve on the new board, thought 1t was a perfectly grand set-up - one we have been praying for all the time" !"
 Even Beaverbrook, who came to this country with British Prime Min ister Winston Churchill and still is conferring with war production leaders, had criticized the American set-up, complaining that there was no central production and procure ment agency where joint Anglo American supply problems could be discussed.
 The Presidents assertion that Nelson's decision as to questions of procurement and production will be final" places control of the Army and Navys procurement programs in civilian hands. As OPM purchasing director, Nelson, revised quarter master procurement policies to avert collision with civilian markets through application of mail order house technique" which he ac- quired in his former duties with Sears -Roebuck and Company.
 AS armament procurement and production chief, he will command President Roosevelt's new all-out war program which calls for delivery this year of 60,000 airplanes, 45,O00 tanks and 10000 anti-aircraft guns. Much of the contemplated $56,000,- 100000 expenditure for the war ef- fort for fiscal year l943 will come under his direction.
 No New Faces
 There are no new faces ln this fourth reorganization of the defense administration. Other members of the new production board will be the present members of SPAB - Wallace, William $. Knudsen, OPM's Co-director Sidney Hillman, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of Navy Frank Knox, Price Administrator Leon Hender- son, special assistant to the Presl- dent, Harry L. Hopkins, and Federal Loan Administrator Jesse H. Jones.
 Prior to creation of SPAB - which existed less than five months from its birth date, August 28 - The office of production manage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
Dutch Make Land, Air Triple Offensives
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, The Japanese continuously threw in more troops and managed tc break through the Dutch front Mon- day night. Destruction of wells tanks, pumps, oil stocks and other material had been completed Sun- day morning.
 At last, late on Monday, the Jap anese managed with heavy air raids to overWhelm the garrison amid tre- mendous fires of burning oil, but part of the garrison escaped to the mainland.
 Raid Jap Ships
 Dutch planes are continuing tC raid Japanese ships off Tarakan and have scored several hits on JaI transports.
 The report in today's communique of skirmishes between Japanese and Dutch troops on the frontiers oi SaraWak and Dutch Borneo opened new war theater on Netherland Indies soil.
 It was not known whether the Japs crossed the border into Dutch territory, but it appeared most likely
 As the army communique reveal ing the offensive was issued here, it was announced officially that Gen Wavell had arrived from India to es- tablish the headquarters from which he will direct united nations defen- sive and offensive land operations in the far Pacific.
 His entire staff came with him.
 GA competent Netherlands source said in London that allied sea strat- egy was to form barrier, with in- determinate limits but roughly en- bracing the entire Netherlands East Indies Archipelago, against the Jap anese invasion.
 Gle asserted that allied Warships were waiting for the Japanese and said the Japanese would learn what it meant to try to send large conveys through Netherlands East Indies waters, adding that Sourabaya, at the east end of Java, was a good naval base and that Netherlands h. dies waters had been mined eXten- sively.
 Gle forecast that the Japanese would be held as they advanced more deeply into the Netherlands Indies) Netherlands Indies authorities ap- pealed for immediate allied rein forcements to stem the Japanese who had taken Tarakan Island, off the northeast Borneo coast, and were believed thrustig their way into Celebes fro mthe Minahassa area at the northeast end of that island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
War COmmunique

Washington, Jan. 14-CUP) - The War Department reported today that three American bombers, CO., operating with the Dutch, attacked Japanese naval force engaged in landing operations in the Tarakan Island area near Borneo, sinking two enemy lighters.
 The announcement, made in a communique as of 9:30 a. m. EST, for the first time mentioned Ameri- can operations in the Dutch Indies.
 At the same time it reported that Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Philip pine forces repulsed with heavy losses two determined attacks" by Japanese forces in the Bataan prov lnce sector of the Philippines.
 The text of the War Department communtque No. 58:
 T. Philippine theater:
 "rhe enemy yesterday made two determined attacks which were m the nature of reconnaissances in force. These attacks were well sup ported by artillery and aircraft. Both were reIulsed by our troops with the Japanese suffering heavy losses. American and Philippine casualties were comparatively small.
 Hostile air operations were con tlned to support of ground troops. NO attacks were made on our for tifications.
 Reports received from Mindanao and Jolo indicate that the Japanese are estaH fishing advance bases in these islands from which to sup port attacks on Maiaya and the Netherlands Indies.
 2. Netherlands Indies:
 Three American bombing planes, cooperating with the forces of the Netherlands Indies, attacked a Jap anese naval force engaged in land ing operations in the Tarakan area Of Borneo. Unfavorable weather conditions made difficult to deter mine the ,sults of the attack. How ever. 1t is known that two enemy lighters were destroyed. Our planes returned to their base undamaged.
 "3 There is nothing to report from other areas"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
CHAIRMAN FLYNN
 RAPS COP LEADER
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national unity. It said:
 My teemed contemporary Chairman Martin of the Republican national committee has nominated Herbert Hoover to be price control administrator. He does not state whether this is because of the eX- presidents administrative ability, or merely as token of the Republi- can desire to signalize the adjourn ment Of politics during the war period.
 Hoover Heads List
 At any rate MT. Hoover's name heads the list of people Chairman Martin thinks should occupy major posts in the administration. MT Martin is thoroughly non-partisan in his nominations for he includes in his list several Democrats. It is only coincidence that among them are conspicuous the names of Demo- crats who opposed their party's nominee in the last election and were prominent in the forces affili- ated with the Republicans.
 Tt is likewise coincidental that a majority of Republican senators voted for amendments to the price control bill, which would take away the authority of Price Control Ad- ministrator Leon Henderson to Op- crate in relation to the prices on pretty much everything we eat and wear-except with the countenance and approval of the secretary of agriculture-and hiked the proposed ceiling on agricultural prices.
 "Of course, being neither an economist nor an agricultural eX- pert hesitate to express an idea of the value or lack of wisdom i'll the proposed enactments, but I am in- trlgued by the ingenuousness, and disinterestedness of the minority party in It's moves towards national unity"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
THIRD BATTALION
 DEMOBILIZATI0N
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 were first on duty for two weeks For the past month the job has been handled by Cos. r and I of Ansonia and H of Torrington. De- tachments from the headquarters and medical units of this city have been on duty ever since Dec. 7.
 On duty now are about 125 off cers and men, guarding plants and utilities in Waterbury and nearby towns. T The demobilization order will affect all parts of the state.
 On leaving duty Saturday, the guardsmen will assemble at the armory for a turkey dinner.
 Since the guard was moblized almost six weeks ago, numerous recruits have been added to the ranks. The men have won many commendations for their work. par ticularly in view of the fact that many of them had little opportun- ity for thorough training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14

ment was the top agency. It super ceded the national defense advisory commission a hangover from World War I days.
 Observers believed that the OPM sounded it's own death kncl when 1t came to grips with the automobile industry over its conversion to war production. Its only definitive &C., ton since Pearl Harbor was the de- cision to permit that industry to double it's January production quotas Of passenger cars and light trucks. It failed to work out harmonious agreement between management and labor for conversion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
SUBJECT LOVE, SAYS SOLDIER

Camp Barkeley, Tex. -tUP)- Military routine became such a habit with Supply Sergeant Kreth White that he slipped into the military style for official corre- spondence when he wrote to his girl. The letter started: Subject - Love-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14

publican and Democratic strategists, however, contend that MT. Ryan will get from 80 to 90 per cent of his entire vote in this city.
 Busy schedules face all three can didates in the period of less than week remaining. Each will make numerous radio adresses, rally speeches and personal appearances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
NAzI CAPTAIN
 SENT TO PRISON
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 the outbreak of Germany's war with Britain to avoid capture by the Brit lsh enroute from Port Arthur, Texas, to Harburg.
 It was just before Coast Guard boarding parties confiscated the tanker March 30 last as part of nationwide seizure of Axis vessels taht the sabotage was committed. The tanker later was repaired for use by the Unite dNations. A famed sea raider of World War I, Captain Heitzmann was credited with sinking 28 Allied ships during a 14-month cruise and was awarded the Iron Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
10000 TICKETS
 SOLD WEEKLY
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tContinued from Page D on bench warrants issued by Judge Munger. Platt also was taken into custody on a bencf warrant, last December 9. A number Of treasury balance ticket stubs were reported confiscated by the police at the time of The latter's arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14

lery against American gun batteries and other posi- lions, there has been only a negligible display of Japanese air strength against Macarthur for nearly week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
STATE POLITICAL
 LEADERS ARE BUSY
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wv TVfF'HNEF fFVIII T ubC " paign may mean large increases in expenditures for advertising, radio and other publicity media.
 Party heads admit they are un- certain as to the amount of the dis trict vote that will go to the third party candidate, Edward J. Ryan, who was nominated by petition as an American Progressive. Both Re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
AUTO NUMBERS sALyAGED

Oklahoma City --(UP)-- Okla homans, as they purchase their 1922 automobile license plates. are turn ing in their old ones to conserve metal Barrels have been placed in license officers to collect the 194l plates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14

A setting hen turns her eggs ap- proximately every Is minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-14
WILLKIE HAD TO
 ALTER SPEECH

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Evening star., 1942-04-07
Harvey J. Mondereau's
Funeral Services Are Held

Funeral services were held yes
terday for Harvey j. Mondereau,
go, former member of the advertis-
ing staff of the Chesapeake e. Po-
tomac Telephone Co. who died Fri
day at his home, 1904 Rhode Island
avenue NE. Mr.. Monderau was to
be buried in the family plot in
Meadville. Pa, following the services
at Chambers funeral home, 1400
Chaplin street NV.
A native of Sugar Lake, Pa, Mr..
Mondreau attended the American
Academy of Dramatic Arts in New
York. He began his theatrical Ca
reer as member of the Bennett
Moulton Stock Co, later appearing
with Walter N. Laurence and David
Belasco attractions. He also ap-
peared in so films of the Universal
Film Co., at Fort Lee, N. j., where
he was once an assistant director.
Mr.. Mondereau also produced and
managed his own vaudeville act,
with which he toured the country.
He spent the latter part of his life
as a theater manager in Philadel-
phia. He was a Mason.
Surviving Mr.. Mondereau are his
mother, Mrs. Nancy F. Mondereau;
a sister, Miss Lorena G.. Mondereau,
and a brother, LIE Roy Mondereau.