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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
TEXTILE WORKERS
 ON STRIKE AGAIN

Fall River, Mass, March 2-(UP) For the second time in eight weeks, members of the American Federation of Textile Operatives (Independent) struck today ct the King Philip plant Of the Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates, Inc, over the hiring of 6 CIO worker.
 Threatening to make the strike city-wide and throw an estimated l8,OOO employees in 10 miles out of work, 25 knot-tiers and loom-flxers walked off the early shift at the King Philip Miil this morning after Rudolph Simonin, Q CIO member, returned to work in their depart ment.
 By noon. the King Philip slash- tenders and many AFTO members in other plants were expected ot strike, ending the eight-week truce which the National Labor Relations Board had requested tp study the Silnonin case.
 The AFTO had paid simonin e35 e week to remain out of the King Philip plant while the NKsRB con- sldered its request for a craft union election In the 70 mills. However the request was denied and Slmonin returned to work ct the end ot the truce.
 me striking workers uaid their only demand was that the Gtc worker be dismissed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
PITTCFIELD MOVIE
 HOUSE IS BURNED

Pittsfield, Mass, March 24.--(UP) -The Capitol theater, this city's principal movie house, was damaged severely early today when fire de- stroyed the stage, wrecked Q sec. ton of the balcony and about l6 rows of seats in the orchestra sec ton.
 The blaze apparently started in electric wiring near the screen and was not discovered until 1t had gained great headway. Sections of the ceiling fell as tons of water was poured into the building.
 Fire Chief Thomas ?. Burke said damage would be several thousand dollars but that actual figures could not De given until the arrival Oi Nathan Qoldstein of Spring field president Of the western Massachu- sethg Theaaerg, Inc, which owns the structure. The theater was built In lo2a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
MANY DRAETEES
 LEAVE CITY TODAY
Largest Contingent to Leave City at One Time;
 Mayor Voices Farewell

The largest contingent of army draftees to leave Waterbury at one time since the selective Service act went into effect departed from the union station at 6 o'clock this morning for an army reception cen- ter. A throng of relatives, gweet- hearts and friends bade the new soldiers Q fearful farewell.
 You may be at Fort Devons or in Alaska, or in Australia" said Mayor vincent A. scuily, "but wherever you are remember that we back home will be thinking Of you. We are proud of you oil and we know that you will Do Q credit to our great army"
 Francis W. Orencole of the vet- erans council and Mrs. Helen McQrath of the Waterbury Service mems committee presented each of the draftees with Q personal kit. Mrs. Earl Edmonds and Mrs. Leo Dumond, of the American Legion auxiliary, presented military book lets. Medals medallions and rosary beads from Sheridan council, Knights of Columbus, were present. ed by Patrick J. Wallace with the assistance of Mrs. Della Millerlck
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
ASSAULT ON'A All" ~
 WARDEN COSTLY
Man Fined $lOO, Costs in Court; l7.Year.OId Girl
 Struck

Charged with breach of peace and assault upon Q l7-yeaG old girl air raid warden during last nights sur- prise test blaokout, Frank Geneva a, of b7 St. Joseph avenue was found guilty in municipal court this morning and fined Sl00 and costs by Judge T. E. Conway.
 The fine was imposed on tho breach of peace charge. A suspended sentence was imposed on the assault count. Qonova was given four weeks to pay the fine and costs.
 Miss Beatrice Pelletler, i7, of 70 Houghton street, (off Washington street), who was knocked down by denova whom she told him to get off the street during the blackout testified that she suffered an in- jured ear and abruised thigh As result of the attack.
 Entering Judgment in the case, Judge Conway commented, 'rhere is no excuse under any circumstances for this type of conduct, but under last nights circumstances Q sorl- ouly penalty should be imposed" denova who was married only 0 few weeks ago, was brought before the court only on the charge of as- sault. At the suggestion of Judge Conway, Prosecutor William K. Lawlor amended the complaint to Include Q charge of breach of the peace.
 A maximum five years imprison- ment might have been imposed un- der the common law assault statute,
 Lieut.. Ernest Pakul lad paGSs. man Joseph Cavunaugh of the vice squad arrested oenovn less than an hour after the "all clear" signal was given last night. They lost no time in hurying to St. Joseph's avenue to pick Up Genova, after they had obtained his description
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
SWEDEN PREPARES FOR NAZI ATTACK
Invasion Feared to 'l'hwart Allied Thrust Against
 Norway

London, March 24--(Up)-A re- liable neutral informant said today that Sweden was n1obiliEing It's army to maximum strength and carrying out extensive land and air manouverS In northern Sweden.
 Simultaneously, the informant said, there were reports that Ger many was concentrating troops and ships along the Baltic coast.
 Sweden'S activities were believed prompted, the informant said, bv tho possibility of c German invasion to reinforce the German garrlsons in northern Norway and Finland against possible Allied offensive In that direction.
 'ElAA Iandon Daily ExnyasS had leportsd eES.tsF tdoay that Sweden had ordered complete mobilization in fear of c German attack regard legs of Q possible Allied move.
 The informant said Ale under stood the Swedes were preparing for any eventuality but were call- ing up men individually for army service rather than by entire classes in order to conceal the strength of their mobilization from the Ger mans.
 He said that Sweden had been mobillzing for several weeks, and haG been carrying out extensive lmaneuvers at the same time both in northern Sweden and in Jemtland province opposite the northern
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
U. s. Australian Planes Wide Range of Activities Doing Heavy Damage OFFENSIVE POLICY IS
 STRESSED BY CURTIN Crack Jap Navy Planes Escort BOmbers in Lat.
 est Offensive
BY FRANCIS L. MCCARTHY fTynIteA Preaa staff CorregpOndemt

BY FRANCIS |. MCCARTHY (Unlted Press staff Correspondent
 Canberra, Australia, Marcl 24. = (UP) - The wal against Japan has "nov reached the stage where the future holds increasing dis. appointment and retreat" for the enemy, Prime Minister John Curtin said today. The prime minister said that ms prediction was based Ion the highest authority" He spoke aA the annual conference of the re- turned Soldiers League.
 Curtin's statement came aS faew blows were being struck In the aerial warfare along . vast island front north Of Australia, including:
 New Jap Raids
 1. A new raid by two waves cg Japanese planes on Fort Morespys l the main United Nations base czs the south coast of New Guinea One Japanese plane Robabls saot down.
 American and Allied planes were reported ranging over the Japanese. held island bases, guarding agaansa enemy fleet movements following weeks of steady counter-attack. ta1ak was estimated to have destroyed more than 100 Japanese planes ana 50 ships.
 2, United States submarines in the southwest Pacific were % f@E reported to have sunk about ~ Jasanese transports end supply ships. i've destroyerg and probably \ one aircraft carrier in addition ep another aircraft carrier and four or Ave cruisers damaged. Told The Truth
 (. cen, Douglas MacArthus, at IaIs headouarters, said that the American people were going % pc told the truth about the war iu the southwest Pacific ago they can summon aii of their purpose m support of the war effort.p
 6. Chinese foreign minister Foo Ping chang, said ct Chlixlg- king that it was believed Japhn had now reached the peak Of heE military glory and that the unisea Nations were making progress in 1 building up striking power TOT 2 counter offensive.
 6. Curtin, in . message 70 gne Dutch government, praised fka gailantry and ability of Neither lands fighting forces and said thex would play worthy role iE1 aidirN defence Of Australia and fin eiae endeavorS which will lead on 70 victory"
 (In London, an official sp0kes- man discussing plans for poi6feEs ing and coordinating Allied war production indicated that iarae supplies for Australia were eaavls aged. "War production and Tes auirements for Australia loom par
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
Few Minor Flaws; ; Middle bury Signal Early; Wa
 tertOwn Lights On

Waterbury met its first sur prise blackout last night in a manner that reflected almost 100 per cent coopera- ton with civilian defense officials. Within a minute or two after wailtng sirens heralded the start of the blackout at 8:30, virtually every light in the city had been extinguished and all but a few cars had been halted.
 The local defense council today began study of minor flaws brought out during the test, which was held on Q statewide basis. There were still complaints that the sirens cane not Do heard in many localities, and there were several eases of display and advertising lights remaining on during all or much of the 20-nlins ute blackout period.
 Alert at 7sBS P. M.
 The first indication that the blackout was to be held last night came when the yellow" alert signal was flashed from the civil warning center at 7:BB o'clock. Defense off. :. clals immediately adjourned several training school classes which were In progress, and word was sped to wardens, auxiliary policemen, and auxiliary flremen to prepare for the blackout. At O:i0 the "blue" signal waS sent out, warning that the test would start soon, and ct 8;30 the flash of the fred" signal set the 10 cir raid alarm sirens to sounding the alarm. |,
 MiddIebury Signal Early
 The Mlddiebufy air raid alarm waS sounded approximately 10 minutes before Waterbury's and lights in western waterbury, where the Mid- dIebury signals are audible, were turned out before the rest of the city. Apparently Mlddlebury defense off. ciaiS sounded the aiarm on receipt ot
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
CHIEF HIGHWAY DEPT. ENGINEER MADE CHANGES Leslie c. Sumner Testifies Today in Trial of VII.
 liam J. Cox
 HARD TO GET STEEL,
 WITNESS CLAIMED Ex-Governor Baldwin One of Witnesses Called Yes.
 terday By PaIloti

Hartford, Conn, March 24. - (UP) -- Leslie c. Sumner, chief engineer of bridges and structures for the State Highway Department, ad- mitted during the removal of suspended Commissioner William J. Cox that manu- lecturers recommendations were not followed in con- ytruction of the Stratford avenue bridge at Bridgeport, and were changed by his department.
 Sumner sail the cllageS affected welding operations and plans for metal troughs and bulkheads for the bridge.
 However, Sumner said, the bridge As 10 now stands conforms to U. g. specifications and presented no dan- ger Co life or property.
 The department, he testified, "ex- perienced 6 great deal Of difficulty getting steel because of priorities at that time"
 One of Charges
 one Of the score of charges on which the state was attempting % remove Cox from office, accused the commissioner of not following plans and specifications for the bridge decking so 1t would Dc safe for travel. Richard 6. Corkey, assistant at- torney general who questioned Sum. ner, asked the engineer:
 "Did you follow the manufacturerS' recommendation as to welding2" "No sir" replied Simmer "Were the original plans and speci:: flcationA for the metal troughs ana bulkheadS used7"
 "They were not"
 Steel Hard To Get
 Sumner explained 1t was difficult 10 obtain steel material that would
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
JAP EVACUEES
 GET NEW HOME


 Manzanar, Cal, March 24-(UP) --Aiien Japanese and Japanese-Ain- orleans began working in their Owens Valley resettlement community to- day on facilities for 00,00O coast Japanese who will be moved here for the duration of the war. One thousand of them, the first large contingent to evacuate South ern California coastal defense areas, arrived last night by train, bus and automobile with a military escort. They will prepare facilities for |thousands more.
 They were registered by army of- flcers and assigned to houses and barracks provided by the govern ment. They were told they could not leave the 6000-acre tract of the reception center.
 Approximately 100 Japanese, who preceded the newcomers Saturday, Iaad erected pFegahrlcated houses and Iaage the evaoueea x0usinH wel~ aome. All JapAneaa hero nows voluEi~ aslA aaeA sAiM Aal Axsa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
RICE CAPITAL OF
 BURMA IN DANGER
Chinese, British Battle Jap Invaders Along Pyl
 River

ChEngking. March 24 - CUp) = The fate of strategic Toungoon Burma'S rice capital, hung peril ousiy ia the balance teddy as crack Chinese shock troops and Britisi, fmp0rials battled strong japanegC invasion columns along the Pyu river on the road to Mandalay.
 The first pitched battle since the British abandoned the Irrawaddy delta area ragged 36 miles south oi Toungoo where the defending forcei have based their new positions across south central Burma.
 Only fragmentary reports Of the fighting were available, but c com nalinique disclosed last night that the Chinese expeditionary forces had scored initial successes.
 The battle began last Friday, the c0Nanaunique said, ~flsA the sea- soned Chinese intercepted an enc erny column driving along the rail- road toward Toungoo and killed 200 Japanese, including Lieut.. 1chiro Isobe.
 The Chinese strategy, employed successfully in the two-year battle for ChangSta, allowed the Japanese to advance through the outer de- fense line before attacking the en- enay Hanks. The communique said the Japanese lost "much equip ment" and were able to hold their positions on the river's bank only because achievements arrived.
 "Fighting is now proceeding" the comrnunique said.
 Various Japanese reports have claimed the capture of Toungoo, but
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
PERMISSION TO BUY TIRES, TUBES GIVEN
One New Car Sale Also Among Those Author.
 ized By Board

Chairman Lawrence L. Lewis oi thA District No. 6 Raticning Board announced today that during the week ending iagt Saturday, author lmatioa certificates were Issued TOT slae purchase of one new car, l2O new tires, D6 retFead tires, % obso- lete-slEe tires, 50 tubes, and five ob- HOlete tubes.
 The tire authorizations were the largest number given in any single week by the board since it began fllncsloning.
 Tho new car pugchase certificate was granted to the Manufacturer WOundry O.. of Railroau Hill street
 Authorization for new MTeg and tubes were given the following:
 gcoviIl Mfg. Co.,, four tires, twc tubes; Connecticut Railway e EAahtang O., four tires; Southern New England Tee O., one tire and one tube; Hathaway Express. eight tires, one tube; Florence l.. Ander. son, Watertow1, visiting nurse, four tires, two tubes; pr. Guy sandulli, eA Cooke street, two tires and two tubes; pr. A. T. Qilyard, Field street, veterinarian, two tires.
 Also, Waterbury Wrecking Co., two tires; Rev. Thomas Carlson Plymouth, enc tire; epinella Bros bakery, BlBllop street, i've tires; Ralph s. Newton, Thomaston, plumbing and heating, two tires: Clty of Waterbury water depart meftt, tires and one tube; JOS eph Nkmura, 27 Congress avensie
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
IU. s. SUBS TAKE
 TOLL OF LAPS
Many Transports, War Vessels Sunk in South.
 West Pacific
BRYDON c. TAVEs Limited Presa Stan COEFespOndentl

Melbourne, Australia, March 24- (UP)--SubTnarlnes of the United states ASiatic fleet operating in the southwest Pacific have sunk since the war started about 90 Japanese transports and supply ships, five dee stroyers and probably one aircraft carrier in addition Co damaging aHls other aircraft carrier and four to Ave cuisers, it was said authorita- lively today.
 Lieut.. Comdr. Richard c. voge, describing today the attack of his submarine on the Japanese aircraft carrier believed sunk, said that he sighted the carrier approaching, with c destroyer screen, by moon- light.
 He fired four torpedoeS and scored two hits, he said.
 "Thefe was an exploSlon and flames rose ib0 feet in tho air from the carrier" he said.
 The previous day Voge missed c Japanese destroyer, which counter attacked him with depth charges, and ho was forced to keep his sub marine submerged l4 hours.
 When the submarine came up at 7:30 ?. m. it sighted the carrier with It's escort of three destroytFs, sllhouetted against the moonlight.
 The order was given for action stations and the submarine maneuv- cred for an hour and half until 1t was in ideal position. Then 1t fired four torpedoeS.
 For c time, Voge said, it seemed as if oil the torpedoes must have missed and he had actually started to Suhmergo when there was 6 tree mendous explosion and the target was plotted out by Q sheet of flame which indicated that ct least the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
1OO% Cooperation Marks Surprise Black-Out Test In Waterbury
Sir Stork Has
 Right Of Way

NEerlden, Conn, March 24-- The stOrk made an emergency flight during last nights state. wide total blaCkout, and got Che right of way.
 The headlights 0s an auto mobile pierced the darkness and An air raid warden stepped into Che street and halted the caP.
 "We're in . hurry to get Co the hospital. My wlfe's expect. ing . baby" explained Che auS- tered driver.
 "GO right ahead and keep your lights en-" replied the warden.
 The driver arrived At Che hospital in time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
WATCHMAN HELD
 AFTER BIG FIRE

New Haven, Conn, March 2A- (UP)--Wllliam Smith, 67, a watch man at the High Standard MRnu- featuring Corp. was held today on a technical charge of idleness In connection with a e50,000 fire ct the plant early yesterday.
 Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were looking into origin Of the blaze, and released on infcr- hation.
 The High Standard plant ls an- gagged un many important federal m1nltlnnn EdeEA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
MAC ARTHUR HOME
 MAY BE MEMORIAL

Chicopee, Mass., March 2A--(Up) Mayor Leo F. senecal today con- slAered a suggestion that the home of the late Lt.- -0en. Arthur MacAr- thur, father Of cen. Douglas Mac Arthur, be turned into S memorial to the two military heroes.
 The suggestion was made by A1l- drew Bradley, 72. who has Sent the new commander of United Nali0na' forces picture Of his father birthplace.
 sefleeal already has been nek to change the malma og the asAs @a he holl8e ta AaneAXthm @uuakA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24

Boston, March 24,-CUP)--While oraying alone at the altar Of St. AmhroBe's gCathOllcl church today, Y1-yoar~oId Mrs. Minnie Waterman sustained a serious eoneussion when struck on the head wikh & club yielded bg c youth who fled with lans hassssaR eantalains am
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
Specifications Not Followed For Bridge Job
Confidence Voiced As Japs Launch New Moresby Raids
NeUer Mind Wife;
 Just Return Car

Weymouth, Mass, March sA, -(UP) Police received Q tele- phone call from an Abingdon man asking help in finding his wife who had left hOme after . quarrel.
 wen try to got her to re. turn" Chief Edward F. Butler told him.
 "Shucks, | don't want her back" Che husband said. "She took my car from the garage and that's all I want back"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
WHAT'S YOUR OCCUPATION?

Shortly every American win De called upon Co furnish Uncle Sam with a t&bulaAlon Of hls or her special capabilities, auallll- caslUnA etc Turn Co Eage 16 for q saTnple Of what your ques- tionnalre wilz look like.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24

London, March 24-CUP) -More Canadian troops and hundreds of airnen have arrived in the United Kingdom, it was disclosed today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March z4 (URlae ev. the current fiscal year through Mar. 2ist, compared with 8 year agos
 Thls Year Expenses Last Kemz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
MIT WHILE PRAYING

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-24
CANADIANS ARRIVE

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Moderately Cold { Tonight
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-08-08
FLOUR SCARCE
IN VIRGIN ISDS.

WASHINGTON - Confronted
with shortage of wheat flour
in the Virgin Islands, the Of
flee of Price Administration last
week inaugurated the rationing
of this basic food commodity on
the islands of st. Thomas and
st. John.
War Rationing Books, similar
to those in use in the United
States for sugar purchases, have
been issued to the 10000 inhabi-
tantS of the two islands. Each
person will be limited to two
pounds of flour a week.
The flour shortage on the is
lands became so critical that
one bakery on st. Thomas had
to suspend sales. An appeal to
the Armed Forces on the island
was answered with the loan of
enough flour to keep this bak-
cry running for a two-weeks
period on a reduced scale.
All flour consumed on the is
land is imported. The flour ra-
tioning order does not cover st.
Croix, third island in the Virgin
Island group.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-08-08
Baseball Bunkum

Come, shed a tear for the
pampered pets of the major
leagues allegedly pouting and
stamping in rebellion at the
Thought of having Satchel
Paige hurl their club to the
I1942 pennant.
If Satchel Paige won 30
|games for the Boston Gold Sox
Ii believe I will quit at the end
of the season." roars Georgia
Cracker
IF Josh Gibson hit "a home
runs for the st. Louis Browns,
|either he or I would have to
|leave the club" raves Texas
Tough Guy.
Can you imagine me play
ling ball with that Cuban Col
ored guy Dave Barnhill, who
has won us SO ball games" "
screams Mississippi Mike.
we need a catcher to stay
in the League and earn our
living. but I am against hiring
that great receiver prospect,
Roy CampinelIa," states Ala
|bama Ike wiStfully cycling his
Hast two bits.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-08-08
GUARDIAN SPORTS

or ban is going to look very,
very foolish even to the most
ardent cracker in this coun-
try. I wouldn't be at all sur
prised if the Southerners led
the revolt against much of the
racial ills of this nation after
they absorb more of the real
istic education coming their
way.
Part of this education is
that a bomb shows no distinc-
ton between color, and Hitler
would enslave a cracker along
with a Colored man. This is
more realistic than horse rae
es, gambling and cool mint
julip.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-08-08
Polls Taken

Major league and baseball
writer's and baseball fan polls
have all been taken long ago
on the subject. These were
taken by the Colored Press
and off hand I name the Pitts
burgh Courier and Washington
Tribune among the leaders.
White dailies have mostly re-
printed or quoted from these
results although some fans
have enormously given credit
to the wrong sources. I myself
have forwarded information
on Colored baseball players to
some of the best daily baseball
writer's in the country. I repeat
these facts merely to remind
the public that many of your
ace Colored sportSwriterS know
what this situation is all
about. We do not have to
quote the daily columniSts
every time they come out with
something new" on the D.
ject.
Nothing has yet been said by
Cunningham, Egan, Parker,
Rodney, and all the rest that
has not been said a hundred
times by Fay Young, for eX-
ample.