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Evening star., 1942-02-21
Budget for Schools
Backed in Principle
By Trade Board Unit
Reservations Include
$4,000 Increase to
Improve Lighting

Unanimous support in principle
Of the Commissioners recommends
tions to the Budget Bureau for ap-
preparations to maintain the city
school system was given yesterday
by the Public Schools Committee
Of the Board Of Trade. Several res
ervations were added, however.
One of the main reservations was
that a $4,000 increase be sought
to provide improved lighting in the
old school buildings. In addition, 1t
was the feeling Of the committee,
meeting in Schneider's Cafe. that
similar amounts should be sought
for the two subsequent years to full
fill the program.
The group voted to find ways and
means of obtaining funds for tools,
materials and facilities for the
vocational education program in
the District. 1t was also voted that
priorities should be sought to get
much-needed new metal tools now
virtually unavailable to the school
system.
Warns Against Hearing Demand.
At the same time, R. F. Camalier,
counsel to the Senate District Com
mittee, warned the group against
trying high-pressure on Congress
through demands for hearings in
the name of civic, business or social
organizations.
Mr.. Camalier suggested that bet
ter results could be obtained If
Washingtonians went to Congress
as individual residents, or as rep
resentatives of organized groups,
and made their suggestions through
District Committee members.
He added that members OF Con-
gress actually want assurance that
Washingtonians are sincerely in
terested in their problems. He said
If District problems were presented
more through conversations and
less through demands for hearings,
more could be accomplished.
John M. Howard. chairman OF the
subcommittee which investigated
school lighting needs. told the group
90,O0O was needed to protect and
preserve the evesight of students in
the old buildings. He said his sub
committee had made a compre-
hensive survey covering many
months and found lighting condi-
tions in the old schools was made
quate. However. he noted, the new
schools seem to be well illuminated.
Religious Study Proposed.
DR.. J. Herbert Garner presented a
l4-point program as adopted by the
Joint Protestant Committee on
Weekday Religious Education. He
described 1t as experimental and
said it is being tried in several cities.
In effect, students would devote one
hour a week, under proper instruc-
tors, to religious study in lieu of
attending regular classes. Glasses
would be held in the nearest avail
able churches and failure to attend
would bring an absent mark in the
regular school record, he added.
The trade body voted unanimously
in favor of the. School Boards de-
cision to continue the present sys-
tenn of high school competitive
drills. The motion to change school
hours was referred to the School
Safety Committee for further study.
George E. Keneipp, chairman of
the School Committee, expressed the
fear there may be number Of
temporary schools erected in the
city to care for the increasing num-
Der of students. He then added the
hope that if they are constructed
they will be torn down sooner than
those put up during the last war.
Evening star., 1942-02-21
Philippines
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island-b island advance in the
Southwest Pacific.
The equipment includes landing
craft carrier resembling a whaling
depot ship, from which small boats
loaded with arms and men are slid
into the sea through side matches.
Fifth. Columnists Aid.
Fishing boats and lights are
known to have aided the Japanese
in some of their landing operations
in the Philippines" the department
said. However, the complete extent
to which fifth columnists have been
used is not known"
Other special equipment described
included a V-front light tank whose
sloping exterior is designed to de-
fleet direct hits of 37-millimeter
guns.
The preliminary stage of the land
ing operations technique. the de-
partment said, is night rendezvous
of troop ships, landing boat carriers
and naval conveys Attack usually
is made just before dawn, and If
possible, at high tide and in periods
of rain or stormy weather.
Fire Covers Landings.
Landings are aided by the fire OF
warships and by planes. At least
six types of landing boats have been
identified. One, designed for use In
shallow water, is driven by an air.
plane type propeller.
In the Philippines typical land
ing operation covered about five
miles of beach, according to the de-
partment. Offshore a half mile, q
line of destroyers took position, with
a heavy cruiser or battleship about
three-and-a-half miles farther out
Between we're two groups of trans
ports, and between these an aircraft
carrier.
Then about so boats, each loaded
with as many as $50 men, started
for shore, shielded by the naval gun
fire and air protection.
Evening star., 1942-02-21

III III y 10 w Il UttS ftO@Os
Fleet and was one Of the naval
members of the American delegation
at the Three-Power Conference at
Geneva, Switzerland, in 1882. Prior
to commanding the fleet, he was
commander of the Battle Fleet.
Made Ensign in 1892.
He was born January 4, 1869. at
Jerusalem, N. Y: graduated from
the United States Naval Academy in
1890 as past midshipman. and was
commissioned ensign July l. 1892.
He was made a rear admiral Febru-
ary 4, 1924, and held the rank of
admiral while serving as commander
in chief of the battle feet, May,
1880, to September, 1881.
During the Spanish American
War Admiral Schofield served as
executive officer of the U. S. S.
Hawk of the North Atlantic Squad
ron and participated in the block
ade of Cuban ports and in the cap
ture of four vessels. In April, 1914,
he was transferred to the U. S. S.
Delaware, which was at Vera Cruz.
Mexico, from July to october. The
next year. aboard the U. S. S. Ches-
ter, he transported refugees from
the Near East.
Later Admiral Schofield was sent
to Liberia to support the Govern
ment during the Kru insurrection.
Shore Assignments.
Admiral Schof1eld was assigned to
duty with the Bureau of Ordnance
from 1905 to 1907, and was at the
Naval War College from 1911 to
1918. He was head Of the War Plans
Division, Office of Chief of Naval
Operations, 1926 to 1929
Other vessels he served on during
his long and distinguished carer in
cluded the battleships New Hamp-
shire, Arkansas and Texas, which
he commanded. He was appointed
commander Of the Battleship Divi-
sion in 1929. He was retired Feb
ruary /. 1898.
Admiral Schofield was made a
Companion of the Order of st.
Michael and st. George by the Brit
ish government, and held Liberian
decoration.
He is survived by his widow, who
lives at 1880 Connecticut avenue; a
son, 1t. F. Perry Schofield, U. S. N. R.
stationed at Brooklyn and a sister
and brother. Mrs. Nora May Avery
and Elmer j. Schoheld, both of Pen
Yam, N. Y.
Funeral services will be held at
II m. Monday at Fort Myer chapel,
with burial in Arlington National
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1942-02-21
Axis Trying to Stir Trouble
In India, British Chorqe

NEW YORK. Feb. 81 R.-The
Axis is attempting to weaken ma
tional unity in India with radio
campaign from Berlin and Rome
and the use of so-called secret
Indian stations" q news analyst
for the British Broadcasting Corp.
said last night in a broadcast. His
charges were heard here by c. B. S.
The news analyst, James Fergu-
son, said the secret stations" sup
posedly we're operating in India,
but actually were directed by Propa-
ganda Minister Joseph Goebbels in
Berlin.
Mr.. Ferguson said the Germans,
italians and Japanese "are trying
to stir up the Indian people against
their government just as they have
done before in the case of every
country they planned to attack"
He said the fake stations were
called Free India Radio" or Radio
Himalaya," with the speakers pre-
tending to be patriotic Indians.
Evening star., 1942-02-21
1tt Mrntnriattt
FLEISHMAN, MARY

FLEIsHMAN, MARY. In loving remem
brance of mo wife, MARY FLEISHMAN
who died one year ago today, February
21. 1941.
In my lonely hours of thinking
Thoughts OF you are very near;
I who loved you sadly miss you
HER Assss1 A. i dsBns shRRY ahRtRsr year rr1sH
MAN
FLEMING. WILLIAM A. In sad but
FLEMING, who passed away one year ago
today. February 21, 1941.
Till memory fades and life departs
TG %s takes Es sTss he m @ ease hefrs e grief
HIS 'HR6 safh every ANNIE sah
BARRY.
FREEMAN, D. LEWIS: In memory Of
who left me suddenly four years ago today.
Gone. but not forgotten.
MOTHER.
GURLEY, PLEASANT; SETTLERS. MAR
voted grandmother. PLEASANT oURLEY
who departed this life twentys,nine nIs years year
ioyinS mother. MARTHA SETTLERS, who
left us February II. 1925.
The depths of our sorrow we cannot tell
AZ the loss Of the ones we loved so well;
Their memory we shall always keep.
THE FAMILY.
LEWIS. PATRICIA ANN, In lovins
TRIcIk ANN LEWIS, Who Ieft US one yeal
ago today. February 81, 1941.
We lost our little companion,
We felt she was our own:
Be there. darling Pat. and wait at the gate
When dfs 6ScIE flsi' RAY a to ANp Nis SS%s MoNiE
PARKER, THOMAS d. In loving mem
ory of our dear brother, THOMAS D. PAR
KER, who entered the great beyond one
year ago today, February 21, 1941.
Loving and kind in all his ways.
UPRIGHT and Just to the end of his days.
HIS SISTERS, MRS: I. 3. HAYES. MRS
A. s. MORGAN. MRS. MAY GASTON. .
PAYNE, WILLIAM E. In sad but lovins
remembrance Of my father, WILLIAM e
PAYNE, who died twenty three years age
'00A'' FEBRUARY Ills Ills SON, WILLIAM. .
ROGERS. WARNER n. In memory Of
our beloved brother. WARNER M: ROGERS
ago today, February 81, 1919.
In the garden of remembrance
There's little, sheltered spot,
Fragrant with blooms and beauty
OF the sweet forget-me-not:
VAN buren,, ALINE. In memory of my
dear wife, ALINE VAN BUREN. who de-
parted this life i've years ago today, Feb
Loved in Life, remembered IN death
HER DEVOTED HUSBAND. SAMUEL VAN
BUREN.
Evening star., 1942-02-21
Indies
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strait from Bali, killing 80 civil
ians and injuring 15 mostly in a
direct hit on an air raid shelter.
Eastern Java Airport Raided.
The communique said 2 persons
we're wounded severely and 10 others
slightly in a bombing of an airport
in Eastern Java. Some damage but
no casualties resulted from the
bombing of the airport on the west
ern end of the island, the Dutch
said
The communique said that IS
bombs were dropped. Most of the
casualties, the communique said,
we're caused by a direct hit on an
afraid shelter.
With all the fighting on Bali and
with Japanese troops furiously
pushing preparations on Sumatra,
to the west of Java. there was no
sign thus far of a Japanese drive
toward Batavia or West Java
japanese planes were said to have
carried out reconnaissance flights
too. over sections Of North Sumatra
not penetrated by the invasion
forces on the southern part of the
island.
Faces Critical Hour.
The heavily fortified island OF
Java faced its critical hour of trial
with the japanese obviously build
ing up to an attack in force on this
last uninvaded stronghold Of the
Netherlands Indies.
Should the Japanese gain COM
plete possession Of Bali and Su-
matra, Java-nerve center of the
United Nations forces in the South
west Pacific-would be isolated ex-
cept for increasingly precarious sea
routes.
The Dutch were stubbornly de-
Tending Bali and Sumatra, but it
was admitted the situation was
growing more critical.
1t was believed here that the jap
anese in Sumatra were rushing up
troops and materials and attempting
to organize air bases and transport
before opening the al-out drive on
Java. The Japanese invaded Bali
yesterday.
-Four Factors Cited.
The Japanese attacking power is
not underestimated here. but Aneta
Indies news agency, said there were
four factors which might count in
favor of the Java defenders. Aneta
listed them thus:
=. /. The Netherlands Indies Army
which so far has fought mainly de-
laying actions in outlying sectors
remains virtually unimpaired and
ready for action.
2. The Allied Fleet in these waters
which could not be fully utilized in
defending Palembang, oil center in
Sumatra and other points, lest Java
be left exposed. will be able to con-
centrate on defense of this island.
3. The United Nations Air Force
will be able to operate in full
strength from Java. 1t has not been
able to do so heretofore for the
reasons which curtailed naval op-
erations.
4. Java has strong coastal de-
fenses which are believed capable
of checking the first Japanese blows,
providing time for troops to come
up from the interior and concen-
trate on the points in greatest
danger.
Learn Danger Of Leaving Boats.
The military command in Java
has learned the danger Of leaving
scows and other small boats where
Evening star., 1942-02-21

the Japanese can put their hands
on them. Thus it was believed that
the military would not let such
craft fall into the hands Of the
Japanese. even II it became neces-
sary to destroy all the small boats
on Java.
Java's population in 1880 was Al
9,524. including that of the island
of Madura, just off the southeast
section of the island.
1t is highly volcanic, but its soil
is fertile. More than 40 per cent
Of the island, which is 622 miles long
and l2l miles wide, is cultivated.
The rest is mainly mountain or
forest
Evening star., 1942-02-21
China's S War Supple,
To Move Duty-Free
By Way Of India
New Delhi Quarters
Predict Route Will
Replace Burmo Rood

BY the Associated Press.
NEW DELHI, India, Feb. 21.-The
government announced today that
defense supplies will be permitted to
move duty-free from India to
China.
Weu-informed quarters expressed
belief that now with the Burma Road
threatened and Rangoon port mined,
India soon would become the main
route of supplies moving to Gen.
eralissimo Chang Kai-shek's Chi
nese armies.
1t was announced officially In
Chungking Thursday that war sup
plies for China will be moved on a
new route, replacing the Japanese
menaced Burma Road.
The problem of transportation has
been worked out by Generalissimo
Chang Kai-shek in his current con-
versations with Indian leaders, a
Chungking official said.
The new route passes through
Northern Burma into China, involv-
ing railroad and river transportation.
Evening star., 1942-02-21
Smashing Naval Victory
Claimed by Japanese

tThe following dispatch was sent
from an enemy country, whose motive
in releasing news is likely to be propa-
ganda. Axis claims should be credited
only when confirmed by American or
Allied sourcesD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-21
High School Change
 In Schedule Likely
 To Alleviate Matter
$50 Needed to Handle Mail in What Looms as Most Prosperous Yuletide Season in Decade; Merchants
 Also Wonder Where Added Help Is Coming From

them have signified 6 willingness to apply for the positions.
 Post Offlce authorities are hoping against hope that a change will be
 made in the high school schedule, allowing pupils to be dismissed on the 18th instead of the 23rd as reg ulations now stand. In Hartford and New Havelt, schools will begin their vacations early so that older boys girls can help out during the rush, but no such arrangement has been Tinted at here as yet.
 It was explained at the Post Office that unless help, in the form of older students and teachers, comes from the high schools by Dec. 21 which is Monday of rush week." the mail situation will become acute As in the past, a number of high school teachers, who are not en- gagged in defense work, have ex- pressed willingness to assist with the malls, but under the present school schedule such an arrange ment is impossible.
 Department stores have already filed requests for extra help with the Connecticut State Employment Service, and have agreed for the first time in many years to accept older people and those who have never had sales experience of any kind. Since the Employment Serv- ice is devoted primarily now to filling requests for defense industries, the usual training course for high scholo boys and girls will not be held.
 An official at the Employment Service said today that merchants were eager to secure high school pupils and housewives who were willing to help during the rush sea- son. He pointed out that the school youths would be expected to work from 2:30 to 6 in the afternoon, and housewives from Il a. m. until 6 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-21
SECOND TIN CAN
 COLLECTION SET
Packages Line Streets of Southern Half of City
 This Morning

Despite the inclement weather early in the morning, Waterburians in the, southern half of the city lined the streets with packages of tin cans for the second. city collec- ton. All streets south of East and West Main streets will be canvassed during the day, with city trucks and employees in charge of the work.
 About IT tons have been collected in Waterbury, and salvage officials are hopeful today's donations may boost the amount near the quota ot 50 tons set for this month.
 Collections will be held each first and third Saturdays of the month the first collection in the northern part of the city and the second in the southern half.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-21
FIELD STREET YOUTH KILLED
Marine Albert J. BOulanger Third Fatality Since
 Pearl HarbOr Attack

Once again the laconic, yet con- soling message, He died in the per- formance of his duty and in the service of his country" has been re- ceived by Waterbury family, an- nouncing the death of Marine Prt- vate First Glass Albert J, Boulanger, 22, son of MT. and Mrs. George N. Boulanger of 65 Field street. The message was signed by Lieutenant General Thomas B. Holcomb, who made a special request that the family keep secret the name and location of their sons station.
 Its a hard blow" MT. Boulanger said when he received news of the boys death, but his mother and l are proud of him.
 "Alhert was & big strapping fel- low. and a good boy. He loved ad- venture and where there was any thing ending. you could always de- pend on his pitching into the mid ale of 1t. l guess that just about tells the story" concluded the fathCR.
 Tn a letter to his parents received about 10 days ago, Albert admitted that he was getting to be "a poor correspondent" but stated, were pretty busy and we have our hands full"
 Mir. and Mrs. Boulanger have two other sons in the service, one, George, Jr. stationed at Great Lakes, H., and another, Raymond, serving in the Brooklyn Navy yard. A fourth son, Arthur. 10, lives at home with his parents. a brother Nelson, and two sisters. Marie and Edna. Albert's uncle is Sergeant Eli Boulanger of the Police Department.
 Albert was born in this city on April 10, 1920. but his family soon moved to Oakville where he attend ed school. Before his enlistment in the Marine Corps on October 10, ie40, he had served two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a communicant of St. Ann's Roman Catholic church.
 The boys father remarked today, we sent our Christmas package to him just before the deadline. l wonder If 1t reached him before the battle?"
 Private Boulanger is the third Waterbury Marine killed in action since Pearl Harbor. the other two being Private David P. Healey and Private Louis J. LaVallee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-21
ELKS TO HONOR
 DR. M. A. O'HARA
District Deputy's Home. coming to Be Celebrated
 December 3

The Waterbury Lodgs of Elks an- nounces that two major events of the winter season will be held on December and December 6.
 Homecoming of the district deputy pr. Mortimer A. O'Hara, will be celebrated on the former date, and Exalted Ruler Frank Healey has announced that delegates from all lodges in western Conencticut will be present to pay their respects to Dr. O'Hara. Arthur J. Roy, president of the state Elks Association, will be a guest. The entertainment for the occasion is in charge of Harry x. Cashin, and professional per- formers will be on hand.
 Attorney Harry J. Spellman is chairman of the annual Elks men1- orial program, commemorating de- ceased members, scheduled for De- cember 6. He has planned a pro- gram which includes Michael V. Blansfield, eulogist and Mrs. Ann Egan Vance as soloist. Committee in charge of the affair consists of George T. Ryan. James T. Calvin, James J. Kelly, Eugene Oviatt and Lawrence Ryan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-21
Post Office Officials Crying Uncle" For Extra Help
Cops Think Youths
 Same Gang Members
Five Nabbed in WestpOrt HOldup and Pair Caught iD
 Bowling Alleys Break Being Linked

Waterbury police and state troop CTS today announced that the five youths held in connection with a tavern restaurant holdup in Vest port, the two boys picked up on information given the police by the Westport quintet, and the two cap tured by Patrolman Jerry Kenney when they attempted to break into the Mattatuck Recreation Center, are all members of the same gang. Police said that the youths, who come from different sections of the city, met at the Penny Arcade on East Main street, and call them selves the "Arcadians".
 Fred Corey, who admitted to Wa terbury police that he had accom- panied the gang on many of their local jobs, said that all the youths used to hang out at the Arcade, and that 1t was there that most of their plans were laid. Corey confessed having @ part in breaks at Torring- ton, Thomaston, Prospect, and Bris- tol, as well as several in this city. He said that the gang had used his car on all except the Westport job, for which they lad stolen an auto mobile from the Waterbury Motors, Inc, 800 Watertown avenue. One of the youths, Eddie Armstrong had formerly been employed at the used car lot, Corey explained, and had easy admission to the office where keys for all the cars were kept, On one occasion, the gang stole two cars from the Watertown avenue lot, and drove them to Lakewood Park, where they stripped off the tires. Corey told police that his share in the tire sale amounted to about $l5.
 Yesterday when police made fur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-21
NIKE CUERRERA
 GIVEN WARNING
Accumulated Record Re. suits in Court Advice to
 OakvilIe Driver

A warning was given Michael Guerrera of HillcreSt avenue, Oak vile, when he was arraigned in city police court before Francis w. Ho- gan, chief hearing and complaint offlcer of the State Motor Vehicle Dept. Guerrero has an accumulated record.
 Others hearings were: Kenneth French, 38 Nielsen avenue, accumu- lated record, warned; John Null vile, 6l East Clay street, operating under the influence, license re- turned; Donald w. Foster, Jackson street, Thomaston, operating under the influence, limited license upon receipt of certificate of insurance; i; Edwin T. Tatsapaugh, Canaan, op- erating under the influence, rights reinstated; Edward Brewster, Win sted, operating llnder the influence, license to be issued upon receipt of certificate of insurance.
 Also, Domenic Forino, 294 South Leonard street, fatal accident, li- cense issued on receipt of insurance certificate: Anthony DiLaurenzio, 238 Scott street, Naugatuck, fatal accident, license issued upon receipt of insurance certificate; Frank J, Triano, Plantsville, spec ding, warned; Alfred Pandolfo, 225 North Main street, Winsted, operating a car while license was under snspen- sion, closed; Joseph F. Sullivan, 70 Alma street. operating under the in fluence, closed; Edwin H. Sturges Derby, reckless driving. closed. $2000 year, MT. Kerins said. Ap- plicants who have had two years experience in business, or with bookkeeping or accounting, are eligi. ble for appointment.