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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02

I Earlier in the day Atty, Oen,
 Bushnell indicated that as least
 some of his contemplated prosecu-
 tions would be under Chapter lSS,
 Section 36, of the Massachusetts
 General Laws which specifies thnt all ofilclal inspections of "theaters and special or public halls shall cover all details relating to the condition of the building as regards the safety of life and property" The Cocoanut Grove vas both a theater and a public hall for the purpose of the law, he said, though Boston municipal ordinances specify that theaters are places where ad- missions are charged, which Is said to have permitted night clubs like the Cocoanut Grove to get by with much less in the way of fire pre- vention than theaters.
 In this connection, the Boston Post said today: The time of buck passing by police, fire, building de- partment and licensing officials, of finger pointing at the other fellow, came to an abrupt end, and func- tionaries who had by dereliction of duty failed to protect whose Ser- wants they are, began scurrying for cover"
 Licenses Suspended
 The Boston licensing board sus- pended the victualers licenses of all night clubs and restaurants offering entertainment, 52 in all, pending a thorough inspection of their prem ises and decorations. They'll prob- ably remain closed several days with the resultant damper on night life. Those closed included the Mayfair and Club 4S, neighbQrs of the Cocoanut Grove. and the Latin Quarter, Beachcomber, and Village Barn.
 The board had first suspended the entertainment licenses of 6S2 res- taurantS, including the night clubs, 293 taverns. and 35 hotels after Gov. Leverett Saltonstall had warned that it would insur a grave re- sponsibility If there was another tragedy in a public place compara- ble with that in the Cocoanut Grove. Then, at 9 D. m, it went further by suspendlng the victualing licenses of the night clubs and spe- ciflc restaurants, thereby closing them all together.
 The Boston Public Safety com mittee placed the official death toll at 490, there being now but five un- identified bodies, Of the l74 re- in hospitals, some may die The committee has shown some con- fusion in compiling the toll, due to on its lists and the fact that the Army and Navy had claimed the bodies of some service men and these were not tabulated until late yesterday.
 Evidence Being Gathered
 While Bushnell's assistant, Joseph | K. Collins, aided by Assistant Dis trict Attorney Frederick T. Doyle, | secretly gathered evidence for pre- to a grand jury, public | hearing before Fire Commissioner | William A. Reilly continued.
 It now was hearing those among the more than 1000 patrons of the Cocoanut Grove who escaped and | their stories merely added to what 1 already was known-that the fire , spread rapidly, that the exits were | and tha tpanic reigned.
 It heard James Welansky, acting manager of the club and brother of i its owner, Barnett Welansky, late | He said he had not con- Sidered the club overcrowded and | all responsibility for the of building and exits. He often responded to questions with I wouldn't know" or T don't , lnow."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
CHRISTMAS PAGE CONTEST RULES

I. Beginning Friday, Nov. 27th. and continuing to Thursday. Dec. 17h there will appear daily in The Christmas Shoppers Guide superfluOus misplaced words, in each of ads appearing on this page. These words chosen from the sentences printed below
 2. This contest will be divided into weekly pe- riOds each period beginning Friday and closing the following Thursday Each of the words in this sentence will appear just during the week. Every Friday a new contest will begin and a sentence will be printed
 E g. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the ads each day in which of the superfiuOus words appear clip each ad and underline mark the word. Wait until you have the complete set of ads and then assemble them in some novel manner. Mail or bring your entries to Christmas Contest Editor at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat.
 4. Each weeks contest closes Thursday and all en- tries for that week must be received not later than the following Saturday night.
 s. Each week. three prizes of S5, $2 and s1 spectivey will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neatest and most novel correct entries.
 6. Every Wednesday the winners of the previous weeks contest will be announced. The decisions of the judges will be final
 2. This contest is open to all but employees of The Democrat and members of their families. :,
 g. AM entries become the property of the Wa terbury Democrat and will not be returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
LOCAL MAN HURT
 IN BRISTOL SHOP

Bristol, Dec. 2-Patrick Eheehan. 39. of Waterbury. was injured Tues day morning in the machine room of the New Departure Division Of General Motors when he came in contact with electricity from the machine on which he was working He was taken to Bristol hospital. where it was said he was resting comfortably. He is employed as c special machinist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
ss5. GOO FIRE DAMAGE

Boston, Dec. 2-(UP)-A two- alarm fire swept the city-owned Head House on Pleasure Bay in South Boston today causing damage estimated at $35,00O. The unocu- pied 21s story wooden building for merly housed concessionaires cater ing to the beach customers. The cause was not detremined immedi- ately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
BOSTON PUBLISHER DEAD

Palm Beach, Fla, Dec. 2.-(UP)- Funeral arrangements were made to- day for V. Mason Well, Boston fi- nancier and publisher who died here yesterday of a heart ailment. Veil, among other financial interests, was said to have had an interest in the Cocoanut Grove Night club in Boston, scene of last Saturdays fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
LOWER RATES FOR
 HOUSING PROJECT

Electric. gas. and water costs in the local U. s. Housing projects will be lowered as high as 10 per cent. according to an announcement made by David T. McGrath. manager. The change follows long continued pro- tests against existing rates by the tenants.
 Charles for utilities service will be S6.50 monthly for tenants Of three-room apartments. s7.25 Tor four-room tenements. and $s for the five-room units. Previously flat charges which ranged $l0 q month and higher were in existence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
WHAT CAUSES EPILEPSY?

A booklet containing the opinions of famous doctors on this interest Ing subject will be sent FREE, while they last, to any reader writ ing to the Educational Division, 555 . Fifth Ave. New York, N. Y, Dept M3la
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
Secret Communication
 Of Leaders Revealed
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the fullest cooperation and side- tracking passive resistance and sabotage which it was believed might have occurred.
 If 1t had not been for Darlan who could control Africa, we would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
OIL BURNER CAUSE
 OF BAKERY ALARM

Smoke from an oil burner prompt cd alarmed bystanders to call fire headquarters shortly before noon today to report fire at the Schnei- der Bakery at 65 East Main street. Engines from Headquarters Comp any answered the alarm, but re- turned shortly. No damage was done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02

ton, supply and food dumps and rendered the airdrome unuseable. They returned with 300 prisoners.
 The effect of this raid was to de- prive the Germans of the airport until the Allied troops could take 1t. Now the field. wikE ell the ter- ritory to within few miles of Tunis, Is in Allied hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02

Australia's labor camps are now occupied by middle-aged men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02

Russian mills have ample cotton from last years crou
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
CENOVA DAMAGE
 BY BOMBS HIGH

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02

BUY WAR BCNns AHp STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
REDS EXPOSE
 GERMAN REAR

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
Consumer Credit Regulation Not In
 Effect In Alaska

Regulations of the Federal Re- serve Board on consumer credit to the effect that all bills must be paid within 40 days from end of the month in which purchases were made DOES NOT apply to Alaska according to wired information re- ceived today by the Rationing Board from Mrs. Mildred R. Her mann, Alaska OPA Director.
 Many inquiries from all parts of Alaska as well as advertisements carried in many local papers indi- cate belief on part of public gener- ally that this regulation applies in Alaska" Mrs Hermann said. Our information from Washington def initely states it applies only to continental United States and spe- officially excludes Alaska, Panama Canal zone and otHer Territories and Insular possessions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
SECOND CZECH VILLAGE RAZED BY GERMANS

LONDON-The NaZis have oblit- erated a second humble Czech vil- lage and slain all it's men in a re- prisal for the assassination of Rein hard heyarIcn, the hangman, it was staUe0 yesterday in reports fil- tering from the terror-ruled con fines of Germany's new Europe, As in the case of previously demolish- ed Lidice, the excuse was the ale gation that Lezaky, population 100, and located about 70 miles south east of Prague, harbored parachut- ists. blamed by the Germans, for Heyrich's death. Exclusive of Lidice and Lezaky, the latest Czech gov ernment estimate here, said that at least 382 patriots had been kill ed since the attack on Heydrich but this figure did not include 50 or more recent executions. Despite these and other German reprisals, unrest and sabotage continued in other occupied countries, according to reports reaching here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
YOUNGSTERS UNDER
 Is ALLOWED TO WORK
 UNDER PERMIT SYSTEM

Youngsters under 16 can be en- ployed this summer under permit granted by the Department of Labor according to a ruling announced here this week by John L. Covieh, field agent for the Territorial la Dor department in Juneau
 ''The Department of Labor is all lowing use of child labor for adult labor where it does not conflict with federal regulation with regard to hazardous industries,' Covich said. 'It is to be borne in mind," he continued, that application to the department of labor should be made by minors desiring work and that the closest supervision over condi- tions concerning minors will be ex- ercised by the department of labor. "
 It is the hope of the department to arrange for persons in the vari. ous communities SO represent the department so that it will not be necessary to cause delay by making direct application to Juneau dur ing the present season. However until approval is given by the de- partment to suggested local repre- sentatives, it will be necessary for minors to make application for per.
 init to work to Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
ESTIMATED 700 POUNDS OF RUBBER OBTAINED IN
 LOCAL, CAMPAIGN

The campaign to gather used rub Der will be continued here after the first of July although the drive it. self was scheduled for the month of June, according to z. M Bradford of the Standard OI1 Company which with Union Oil is sponsoring the local campaign. The two companies will continue to take rubber so long as it is available, MT. Bradford said.
 The campaign so far has pro- duced an estimated 800 pounds of rubber donated, Bradford reported, and about 200 pounds purchased. He emphasized that rubber to be acceptable for purchase must be stripped of all metal and cloth. It can be turned in at Vans garage or at either of the Oil companies.
 Both Standard and Union Oil companies are footing the cost of gathering and transporting the rub Der to make it available in the States for war use.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
Churchill Is
 Optimistic On
 War Situation
GBy Associated Press )

WASHINGTON-In two extraor- dinary conferences at the White House President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill painted an encouraging picture of the over all war situation Mr Churchill was reported to have expressed con fidence that the Nazis would be repulsed in Egypt. Reports of the conferees encouraged hope both for a second front and victory against the Axis.
 At the same time as another toretoken of the creation of sec ond front the War Department announced the formal establish ment of a European theater of op- erations with Major Gen. Dwight Eisenhower in command.
 The Department defined a thea ter of operations as an area where combat is in progress, or will be.
 Details of the history-making conference were lacking because of the demands of war time secrecy, but it was apparent, from state ments of congressman attending that Mr. Churchill had been highly optimistic.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
NaZi Forces Drive Deep
 Into Egypt
Associated Press1

CAIRO-Azis armored columns were deep in Egypt today penetrat- ing desert territory never before contested and advancing with all the force that Marshal Erwin Rom mel could muster for a major at tack on Matruh, 130 miles east of the Libyan border
 At the cost of severe losses in flicted by British mobile columns and aircraft which covered a swift retreat of the main elements of the British Eighth Army. the in- Yaders by approximately half way rom the frontier to Matruh. having passed southeast of Sidi Barrani 60 miles inside Egypt
 The British retreat was voluntary and it appeared designed to form more favorable battle lines some where about Matruh, but British hopes of holding the enemy short of the great Naval station at Alex andria and the Nile basin were pin ned in large measure on getting substantial endorsements
 Enemy communiques claimed possession of sidi Barranf. eastern most city attained by the Italians in 1940 from which they were elected by General Wavells small army in December of that year. Berlin and Rome also claimed occupation of the frontier posts of Salum, Halfaya Pass and Fort Ca pubzo on the border and a Berlin spokesman asserted that Rommels main objective was to destroy Brit. ish forces. "It is uncertain what geographical aim he may be pur- suing" the spokesman said.
 The British withdrawal to Mat ruh was intended to obviate a Ger man flanking attack while weaken. ing the Germans through hear Guard action
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
FLYING TIGERS
 SINH. JAP SHIP

CHUNGKING = The American Flying Tigers, launching offensive action in central China with d bombardment of Japanese principal inland base of Hankow, have sunk one Japanese warship and three transports at that Yangtze river port. communique added that other vessels probably were damag- ed and military establishments blown up.
 Chungking's ground forces were reported to have pushed the Japan ese back 12 miles from recaptured kweiki in the battle for the Ias- open stretch of The Chekiana. Kiangsi railway thus widening th gap from fifty to sixty miles. On of forty Jap fighter planes was d,- stroyed in the attack on Hangkow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
NAYS REVIVE AIR WAR ON ENGLAND

LoNDON-The air war returned to the industrial west midlands af- ter lull of more than a year when fairly strong force of German planes bombed two towns. Five of the attacking planes were shot down there and over east Anglia where lighter enemy bomb groups scattered incendiarIes at several points.
 Britain's big bombers meanwhile were said to have been held a- ground by bad weather over the continent. But some British bomb CTS. reached and bombed the German sab base at St. Nazaire. These activities were carried out without the loss of a single plane, according tO the Air Ministry cOmmunique.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
FEDERAL ROAD DEPT. TO CARE FOR EQUIPMENT
 OTHER BUREAUS HERE

Maintenance and repair of equip ment of the fisheries and the Office of Indian Affairs in this district has been turned over to the Public Roads Administration for the dur ation as a movement to facilitate the war effort, it was announced this week. Local FRA chief, Ches- ter Steear, said he had appointed Ralph Lindsley, we'll known local man, to assist him with doing the work which involves a much larger volume with the boats and other equipment of the additional depart ments to care for. Fisheries has sev- eral boats here and the Institute two, all of which will be maintain ed and serViced by PRA men.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
Price Ceiling For
 Alaska Postponed Until August 1

Date for posting ceiling prices in Alaska under the Office of Price Administration regulations has been postponed until August 1, ac- cording to telegraphic information to the local Rationing Board from Mrs, Mildred R. Hermann, Alaska OPA Director
 Mrs. Hermann advised that d complete new setup for Alaska is being made in Washington and the new method as pertaining to the Territory will be announced short ly. Merchants are therefore advised that pending these instructions they need not act in connection with price ceiling regulations, tho local board said
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
CORPORAL JOE LOUIS
 ASSIGNED TO CAVALRY

FORT RILEY, Kan Corp. Joe Louis Barrow was assigned to a horse troop at this cavalry replace ment training center. It was an as- signment to the liking of the heavy weight boxing champion who owns a stable in Michigan.
 Louis is in Fort Riley to finish out his three months of basic train- ing, on the Army's insistance, be- fore he can again appear in the ring to defend his title.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
LEGION AND ELKS WILL
 HOLD DANCES HERE OVER
 JULY FOURTH WEEK END

Fourth of July will be quiet in Wrangell so far as noise makers are concerned, but other entertainment is promised by the American Legion and the Elks. On the night of July 8, the Legion will sponsor it's an- nual dance in the ANB hall and the night of the Fourth the Elks will be hosts for a community dance.
 While the annual arrangements for youngsters races and other ev- ents has not yet been started, eiy- ic organizations were getting to- gether and expected to have things worked out by next week Complete fourth of July program will appear in next weeks Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
WRANGELL DRUG MOVES INTO NEW QUARTERS
 IN NOLAN BUILDING

Wrangell Drug store, operated by James and Elsie Nolan, moved into it's newly renovated quarters in the Nolan building this week, The drug store and the Den 0'Sweets, long established Nolan enterprise, will be operated jointly with Pharma- cist Jack Phillips in charge of the drug department.
 Remodeling work on the Nolan building is now virtually completed and with it's large display window space is one of the outstanding places along Wrangelrs main thor oughfare.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
Gov .Gruening Heads Alaska
 War Council

WASHINGTON-Seeretary of the Interior Harold L. Iekes has dir eeted Gov Ernest Gruening of Al aska to organize the Alaska war council for immediate mobilization of man power and defense of the Territory.
 The council. authorized by Pres ident Roosevelt, will eollaborate with the civilian government and military authorities.
 Gov. Gruening Chairman
 Tt shall be the duty Of the council" Ickes said, ito maintain close liaison with the military authorities in Alaska so that the conduct of federal civil activities shall be brought into closest pos sible conformity with military re quirements"
 Gruening will be chairman Mem bers will include Alaska commis- sioners from the departments of Interior, Agriculture and Commerce, representatives of the Federal se- curity Administration, Federal Works Administration, the Attorney General and one resident of Alaska.
 Reports to Roosevelt
 Gruening will report to President Roosevelt regarding civilian needs and problems arising from the war situation in Alaska The war and navy departments will appoint liai- son officers to meet with the coun- cil.
 Meetings will be called by Gov. Gruening or by request of military authorities and will be in session as the demands of the war emerg- ency may require"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
FAMILY MEN AND
 WAR WORKERS LAST
 TO BE CALLED BY DRAFT

RASHINGTON-Family men and key war workers will be the last to be called to the colors by local draft boards under new orders sent out yesterday. Draft headquarters announced four categories to gov ern the order under which men will be called up on the basis of de- pendency leaving married men with children as the last to be inducted, but emphasizing that they could count upon no permanent defer ment
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
ARGENTINA WEARS BREAK WITH AXIS

BUENOS AIRES - Argentina 5 chances of remaining on the wars sidelines grew simmer today while animosity against Germany mounted over the torpedo-sinking of an Al genuine freighter and a new burst ot hostility flared against neutral ity.
 Acting President Castillo has sent to Berlin a protest which he described as categoric and energetic
 Meanwhile, President Roberto Ortiz, whose failing health and pessimism with regard to his re- gaining his eyesight, has offer ed his resignation to the Argentina legislature where indications were growing that the resignation would not be accepted. A leave of absence was suggested to be a possible sub stitute move so as to permit the President to come .-to the United States for further treatment of his health.
 Dr. Ramon Castrove4io, New York specialist who recently re- turned to New York from a visit to Buenos Aires where he studied the condition of President Ortiz, said that he had recommended an oper- ation to restore the Executives sight but that attending physicians would not permit it on the grounds that Ortiz's general condition was unsatisfactory.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-06-26
Closing Hour Advanced To
 12 Midnight

In face of complaint by business houses that II o'clock closing was too early and working hardship on places normally open until mid night, City Council at a special meeting last night advanced time an hour on week days, until 12 midnight, and Saturday night until 2 a. m., Sunday morning. Restaur- ants. which were the major suffer CTS under the early euTfew, were allowed to remain open at all hours as a concession to night workers who might be employed in the can neries during the summer and to fishermen who might come in dur ing the night hours
 Council, meeting as the Board of Equalization, heard a few protests from taxpayers and will meet again Saturday night to near others who may wish to appear Hours for the Board meeting are from to g in the evening.
 Communications were received by the Council from the Alaska Sal mon Purse Seiners Union and the Cannery Workers Auxiliary Union asking for change in the closing law, particularly as effecting eat ing houses The unions pointed out that night workers during the sea son would be without places to eat if the II o'clock curfew was con tinued generally through the town.
 Discussing the war measure clos ing hours, Council learned that Ketchikan, after conference with Coast Guard Commander Zeusler, had set the time as midnight daily and a. m, Sunday morning. In view of the report that the Coast Guard was agreeable to such hours in Ketehikan Council con tended Wrangell should be allowed the same privilege. Major protest against the II o'clock closing was that it was out of line with other towns of Southeast Alaska. Juneau. Council was informed, remains openI until ? a. m, but no sale of liquor to hen in uniform is permitted af- ter 10 D. m. Juneau has a large soldier population as does Ketch- ikan.
 On request of Gov. Gruening. who, after consultation with the Alaska Defense Command, Gen. si- mon B. Buckner, Jr., commanding, asking elimination of all fireworksI throughout the Territory during the Fourth celebration this year. Council passed aa ordinance (see elsewhere today's SentineD barring use of fireworks. Defense Command is asking that no fireworks be used this year as a precaution against saboteurs.
 Territorial Liquor Enforcement Officer James Dennis of Juneau was through town today bound for Ketchikan in connection with en- forcement matters. The Territorial office is working in cooperation with the Army and Navy on plans for liquor control in the Territory, particularly during the fishing sea son, he said. He expects to return here in about a week for confer enees with local officials on the matter.