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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
IF. D. R. LAUDS | NEW ENGLAND
War Record of States Model of Nation, Says
 President

Boston, Nov. 19-(UP)-PreSident Roosevelt said today that New Eng lands war record has been lmagni- ficent and that its rapid organiza- tion of Civilian Deferze n: sures served as @ model for the enLire nation.
 President Ralph B. Flanders of the New England Council read MT, Roosevelt's message.
 "New England's war record has been magnificent" the President said. "Your community was among the first to understand the full irn- plications for America of the tragic events of 1940. The citizens of New England knew then that we must prepare ourselves swiftly and thor oughly against the day when our own country might have to with stand aggression. They were quick to convert their factories to the production of the weapons of war, and quick to organize Civilian De- fense measures which became a model for the nation. Each New England state undertook to develop these productive and defense capac- ities to the fullest extent. The re- suit should be a sourse of pride to the whole region.
 'Not Without Sacrifice"
 Tt has not been achieved without change and sacrifice. Wartime liv- ing has inevitably raised new issues affecting every area of life in the community. In an attempt to define those problems and develop solutions for them, New England has again the initiative. It has chosen to dis cuss these matters in open, demo- cratic forum to which all elements of the wartime community-govern- ment, armed service, private enter- prise, and the people-can contri- bute.
 "The free exchange of ideas through regional discussion can be of first value to the conduct of our war. It can also pave the way for that community cooperation which must lie at the foundation for the better world we are resolved to create out of this war. should like to see this war conference so suc- cessful that New England again will have offered model to the nation
 Please extend my warmest greet ings to the six New England gover- nors with whom 1t was my privilige recently to discuss important aspects of the war effort mad whose wise counsels will, I am confident, make a constructive contribution to the first New England war conference. "
 After the reading of MT. Roose- velt's message, Maj.-Gen. Sherman Miles of the First Service Command asked for an increase in the strength of various state guards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury were ap- proved today at the office of Compensation Commissioner John ]. O'Connell;
 Frank Poskas of 15s Washing ton avenue, Waterbury, against American Brass Co.,. S22,76 for five weeks, 30 per cent loss of dis tai phalange of second finger. right hand,
 Louis Cutillo of S6 W0leott street. Waterbury. against Erwin Hathaway of Hathaway Express, Waterbury, $sl,S0 beginning Sep temher go, sprain of right ankle.
 Frank Ev0N0ski of Plymouth against Plume & Atwood Mfg, Co. of Thomaston, S2S beginning September go, hernia.
 Louis Servell0 of 1046 South Main stret. Waterbury, against Manufacturers Foundry Co. of Waterbury. $s5 beginning October sS. fracture of right foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
FULTON LEWIS, JR.
 TO GO ON TOUR

Fulton Lewis, Jr.. WATR'S night ly Washington commentator, leaves Capitol Hill the end of this month for a lecture tour that will take him as far west as Portland. Ore gon. From December to l3, he will visit Wichita, Kansas; HouS- ton, Texas; Los Angeles Cal; Port land, Ore; Tacoma, Seattle and Spokane, Wash: Kansas City, Mo. 1; Denver, Colo, and Emporia, Kan sas. He will conduct his network oroadcasts from Mutual outlets along the route, returning to Wash ington Dec. l6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19

Watertown, Nov. i9.-The Water. town Consumer Committee VII sponsor . meat meeting Monday af' ternoon, November 2Srd at 2;S0 O. clock, Manager Nicholas Del Rosse hos given the use of the Cameo theater for the meeting which will concern meat and meat substitutes
 Members of the Women's society for Christian Service of the Metho' dist church are working with the Consumer Committed on the prepNr' atlon of this meeting, Old silk and nylon stockings, remnants of cotton and wool, old rubhers, galosheS oi other articles Co be turned In fol salvage will be the price of admiS- sion,
 Bowling Scores
 The luck of the CommondoS oi hhe WomenS bowling league changed this week when they won their first game ol the Seaon, The scores fol the week were; Flylng Tigers won two out of three games from the CommandoS, Wages took two out of three games firm tho Wats, and the Marines won all thrc games from the Rangers,
 Lillian 0ermano of the Marines rolled high single for the evening with 100, Bernice Linsky scored high three of 20d and the Marines took high single and high three of 477 and lS72 respectively
 Scores ia games to date are; Ma rlneS won 20 lost l; WatS won lS lost Q. Flying Tigers won l2 lose i6,, Rangers won l2, lost l5 WaaeS won l2, lost lS Commondos won 1 lost %,
 Individual high scores to date Nrc' dervie Boucher captain e the Rangers hgih single l37; Shirley Budge Of tho WNfS, high three, S2A, Marines, high team single and high team three S07 and i42A, blllicn dcrmano olds high season average Co date with 0all
 Men Leave for Hartford
 Four bus loads of men from lo~ cal board 39 left the town hall for Hartford Co take their physical eS. ans for the II, s, Army Tuesday morning,
 Coffee and doughnutS were served and cigarettes given the men by the Nend.eIf committee, Members of the committee present wre' First glectman Warren A, Parker, Fire Chief Victor Fogelstrom, Raymond Cummings, c, Raymond daung, Rev, pr, Thomas s, Cline and Rev, John Maurice Dcyo
 Red Cross First Aid Glasses
 Watertown chapter, American Red cross plans Co conduct Junior stand- ard and advanced first aid coureseS ngaln this winter, Arrangements are being made to hold morning, alternoon and evening classes os needNd
 Anyone interested in joining one of tAese first aid classes may call Red Cross headquarters in the Community building, Main street, or the Volunteer Service office in the town hall Itel, i23S),
 Annual Roll Cali
 The annual Roll Call Of the Wo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
Theater Donated To
 Consumer Committee Meat to Be Discussed Monday; Four Busses Transport Draftees to Hartford
WATERTo W N
curespOnaenL Mira stephen CAnty Phone WateFaSwn lOee

mems Christian Temperance Union will Do held at the home ot Mrs Daniel Logue in the puckshire dis trict Friday, November 20th, A coV- cred dish supper will Do served al 6;S0 o'clock and all members and their families are invited to attend
 Following supper, members of the Youth Temperance Council will provide Q program of games and en- tertainment.
 Public Meeting
 Watertown Grange will sponsor Q public consumer meeting on price control and rationlng regulations to be held in Columbia hall Friday evening, November goth at 8;S0 O. clock,
 Arthur Reed of the local ration. ing board will speak briefly or price control and William D, Starr chairman of the local board will give short talk on the state pro. gram, A question and answer pe- riod will be conducted on the eve ning'S subject and persons Interested In learning more about price con trol and rationing regulations are urged to attend,
 Other members of the Watertown War Price and Rationing board eS- pected to be present are Mrs. Her man Marggratf. Raymond Leonard and Irving ', Campbell,
 Rlack0ut
 Chief Ar Raid Warden Stuart Atwood reported that improvement was shown In Watertown's obseFv. ance of last nights blaekout but that in Q few instances lights had been left on again in Unoecupied houses, There were also Q few places where the sirens and whistles were not heard,
 Chief Warden Atwood also re. ported that in two cases, persons refused to turn out lights when re' quested to do so by the wardens and stated that these cases would probably be brought into court,
 Cub Meeting
 The Watertewn Cub Pack will meet in Christ Episcopal church Friday night, November 20 at 7;St o'clock, The meeting will be givef over to . Truth and Consequence program and questions will be based on "Cubbing", During the evening the induction ceremonies for tht new members of the Cub Pack will take place,
 Parents of the Cubs are urWet to attend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
NOTED WRITER IN
 BRAILLE IS DEAD

Leominster, Mass, Nov, ls, (UP) Miss Ella c. Ball, 30, a former Salem school teacher who attained national recognition for her writing in Braille, died today,
 A native of oxford, Miss Ball re- tired in 1925 after teaching 30 years and devoted her time to writing short stories for the blind. Much of her work in Braille is in the Con- gressional Library in Washington,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
HURLEY EXPENSES
 TOTALED $23, TOP

Hartford, Conn, Nov. i9-CUP)- The expense of Gov. Robert A. Hurley's unsuccessful campaign for reelection amounted to 23,702, &C., cording to statements filed today with the secretary of state.
 William Fitzpatrick, Fairfield, agent for the governor. listed con- tributions of Si2,894, including $500 from the governor, and expendi- lures of $8.O88.
 Treasurer Gordon W. Jewett of the Democratic League. Hartford, listed expenditures of sl5.6l4 against contributions of si4.655.
 The New York firm of Popkin and Berwick. which handled the party's publicity. received si0,325.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits for build- ing have been issued at the office of John T. Hartley, building in- spector.
 Raffarle Quatrado, closing front porch, 14S Meriden road, S175.
 B. Zienius, alteration for extra tenement, 42 RosemOunt avenue, $265.
 Harvey Cooke, woodshed, 835 Meriden road, $15O.
 Alfornso Fillipone, finish two rooms. Hauser street, $2OO.
 Nasta POdgaesky, enclose rear p0rches, 75 Dikeman street, S20O.
 Maria Marrone, addition to a garage, 1927 Atwood street, $200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
JANE CONCLUDES VACATION

Jane Wyatt concluded her five day New York vacation this week by acting as guest of honor at the Armistiee Day mass swearing -in ceremony of 100 enlistees in New York. The ceremony. fiust of Times Square, tailed with the Broadway showing of RKO Radios ''rhe Navy Comes Through" in which Miss Wyatt is the only woman of the cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Nov. 1o. (UP)-With the exception of mohair, activity in the Boston Wool Market continued very quiet tday the U. s. Agriculture de- partment reported.
 The use of mohair for blending in place of wool has created a broad demand. Country prices on adult hair are up to 6 cents a pound and kid hair is up over 10 cents a pound. Texas prices on adult hair are now quoted at 45 and 46 cents with 8 strong demand for these quotations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
UPSONS RETURN
 FROM NEW YORK
MIDDLE BURY Correspondent, Nancy Rilsv
 Telephone s.eAlO

Mlddlebury, November 10. -- MT, and Mrs, Charles II, UpSon, who have been registered at the Ambass- ador Hotel in New York City for Q few days, have returned home,
 Meeting, Party
 The Women's Democratic Club of Middlehury held Q business meeting last night at the home of the president, Mrs. Omar ProulX, which was followed by Q card party,
 A blackout test, which lasted nearly m hour last night, was prob ably the most successful one held SO far.
 All young men in Middlebury who registered June 90 are receiving their selective service questionnaiEes, which means that they most likely will soon be called for physical eX- aminationS,
 MT. and Mrs. Francis Lawlor of Middlebury terrace celebrated their thirteenth wedding anniversary yes- terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
DRIVERS URGED
 TO BE DISCREET
Number of Gallons on "A Coupons Reduced Start-
 ing Next Week
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone SSa Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, Nov. ls,-All motorists with "A" cards are urged by the members of the ration board to use their gasoline discretly in order to continue to use their cars as the new regulation has cut down the number of gallons per coupon This order goes into effect Nov, 22 when the next coupons in the "A" books become uSahle, It Is felt that the owners of such cars will now have to cut down all unnecessary driving, No consideration for additional gasoline coupons will be given since the order states specifically that all such coupons will receive but three gallons instead of four,
 This evening the Master Masons degree will be conferred at the meeting of Temple lodge in Grange hall and dinner will precede the meeting at Daverly inn at SIS o'clock. Gregory Tyack and Henry Voegeli are in charge of reserva- tions for the dinner. The degree work will be done by team from the American Brass Co.,, in Water- bury.
 An interesting talk was given by Mrs. Bernard M. Allen on "The Romance of Old Glass" at the Con- gregational church Tuesday after noon. Mrs. Allen also displayed a number of pieces nf old glass that she has collected.
 The blackout occurred as was writing this last night. Several cars were noticed continuing on their way even after they had been warn ed by the wardens. Such practices should be discontinued as in the event of a real raid they might cause the death of many innocent people and the destruction of much property as their light might locate air area to enemy airmen.
 Miss George Parsons of Plainville was a recent guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Hubert M. Rigney of Maple avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Harry 4. Hitchcock, 23 Shelf field terrace, and Rita May BrookeF, Limestone, Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The R. F. Griggs Co.

Florida's largest city, Jackson vile, was founded in 1922. It was named for Andrew Jackson, first governor of the Territory of Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
Tire ReElstratiOn

All car owners must complete the registration of their tires this week and must give the serial number of their tires, serial number of regis tration book and make of car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
INSURANCE STOCKS
TREASURY BALANCE
The R. F. Griggs Co.

Washington, Nov. 1s (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Nov. 18th, compared with a year ago: S26,173,6OO,635.53 $S,239,bS6,2S7.6t
 War Spending
 s2s, ,sss, ,s5o,1ll.4o s5,s16,4s7.7es.56
 Receipts : 4,749,124,s2s.17 s2,7sJ,ss2.ibs.2o
 Net Deficit
 21,422, ,os1, ,io7.s6 s5,4OO, ,4so, o,s31.41
 Cash Balance : s,5o5, ,2ol, ,s37.O5 S2,3S4,6l1,7s9 5s'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19
CATHOLIC BINCO
 PARTY PLANNED
Rev John McTeague Chair. man of St. Anthony's
 Event Nov. 24
PROSPECT Rudella c, DrlSeoll, C0rre- sp0ndent - Telephone S~09ai

Prospect, Nov, ls-Plans for the hingo party to be held Tuesday evening, November a., in the haSe- ment of St, Anthony's church have been completed. The prizes will hs a turkey with all the trimmings Bingo playing will start immedi- ately after the novena exercises
 Rev. John MeTeague is general chairman, Tickets may be secured at the church or from Mrs, Joseph Memhrino,
 The following ladies will work on the various committees; Mrs, John Blake, Miss Rosemary Bernier, Mrs, Frank Baker, Mrs, George Cipriane, Mrs, Edwin Candles, Mrs, Harry Coughlan, Mrs, A, r, Darlington, Miss Susan coeehiola, Mrs, James Doyle, Mrs, William DriseoN, Mrs Milton Fournier, Mrs, Joseph Cog gins, Mrs, Betty drenier, Mrs Lawrence Calvin, Mrs, Robert Gray Mrs. Marvin Lawlor, Mrs, Eugene Lewis, Mrs. Oscar Montamhault Mrs, John Miller, Mrs, Joseph Memhrino, Miss Teresa Mulvey, Mrs. Joseph petraNskaS, Miss Phyllis Phelan, Mrs, Ray o, Purdy, Mrs, Dominic Seavone, Mrs, William Shine, Jre Mrs, Harold Steller, Mrs Alfred Sheeek,, Miss Gloria Steiler, Mrs, Harrington, Mrs, James Walsh, Mrs, Clayton Walters, Mrs, Doran, Mrs. Arthur Kelly, Mrs, Brewster, Mrs, John Stein and Mrs, Harold CinQ-Mars,
 The weekly card party for the benflet of the buidlding fund of the Congregational church was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Berger of Plank road Mrs, Bernice T, Buys and Mrs William Loveridge were the prize winners,
 The ladies present were; Mrs Joseph Bird, Mrs, Fred Berger Mrs, John Chatfield, Mrs, William Morrison. Mrs, Alfred Peach, ST, Mrs. Frank Brooks, Mrs, Albert Miller, Mrs. Richard Brundage, Mrs Petersen and Miss Leila Wallace,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-19

DOW JONES AVERAGES
Evening star., 1942-01-24
U. 5. Needs Spirit Of '76
To Win War, Murphy Says

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 24.-Associate
Justice Frank Murphy of the Su-
preme Court declared last night the
war effort of the United States must
recreate the epoch Of the Nations
birth when men lived plainly yet
nobly" and rugged courage was the
prerequisite of survival"
Asserting arms are only a part Of
the requirements of victory. the
jurist said the Spartan temper of
the Pilgrim and pioneer again must
pervade the Nation and the best of
its talents and energy must be given
to the common effort without COM
plant.
Particularly must we labor to
modernize and improve the machin-
cry of government" Mr.. Murphy
said in an address delivered before
the Lawyers Association of Mis-
souri,.
Evening star., 1942-01-24
Australians She'll
Japs Driving South
Toward Singapore
Field Pieces Moved Up
For FuII-ScoIe Bottle
81 Miles Above City
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SINGAPORE, Jan. 24.-Austra-
liam gunners dragging up field
pieces poured a torrent of shells
today into Japanese columns at
tempting to drive south on the
main highway to Singapore,
smashing numbers of tanks and
trucks.
This full-scale battle was going on
north of Yong Peng, about 81 miles
above Singapore.
On the British Imperial Army's
left flank the fighting went on with
out decision near Batu Pahat. The
r. A. F. was battering at enemy
troops and supply trucks 20 miles
beyond the Japanese forward posts.
Escape of the Australian force
which had been cut of on the west
coast by a Japanese landing behind
their backs was announced by Maj.
Victor Gordon Bennet. the Aus
tralian commander in Malaga. Maj.
Bennett gave credit to 1t. Col. C. G..
w. Anderson for leading them back.
The British Far East command
communique announced that the
British planes dropped a number
Of bombs on the road south of Labs
among vehicles and troops and
caused damage and casualties"
Labs is on the railroad from
Singapore in the central part of
the 80-mile front.
Then the British planes turned
their machine guns on the Japanese
masses on the road.
All British planes returned safely,
it was said.
Japanese tanks and cars were re-
ported destroyed on the western
sector.
The communique said fighting was
particularly fierce in the vicinity of
Batu Pahat, in Western Malaga 60
miles northwest of Singapore, at
Paloh, a small station on the rail-
road running from Singapore
tt 'ough Labs and IA miles north
west of Kluang, and north of Yong
Peng. 10 miles due west of Kluang.
The British command said there
was no change in the situation on
the east coast of Malaga, where the
japanese have pushed to the Mer-
(see MAI4AYA, Page ABB
Evening star., 1942-01-24
Rio Resolution Asks
Break in Economic
Relations With Axis
WeIIes Will Summarize
Results Of PorIey in
Rodio ToIk lote Today
BY the Associated Press.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Jan.
24.-The Americas split with
the Axis was widened today
when the resolution recon-
mending severance of diplomatic
relations with Germany, Italy
and Japan was supplemented by
a similar resolution to break off
economic relations.
The first was approved last night
by the Diplomatic Committee of the
Pan American Conference and the
second today by the Economic Com
mittee.
Even before they were brought up
for sanction of the conference as a
whole, five South American nations
were reported ready to go ahead
at once with the break.
Sumner Welles, United States un-
dersecretary of state, made no i'm
mediate official statement. 1t was
announced, however, that he would
summarize the results of the con-
ference in a radio address to the
United States at 6:45 pm. E. S. T.
Victory for Argentina.
Needing only the formal approval
Of the full conference, the resolution
adopted last night represents a
ma jor triumph for Argentina, which
baked at two previous resolutions
requiring a rupture of relations with
the Axis.
The compromise recommends, but
does not require, a severance of re-
latiOnS.
AS the delegation chiefs, one by
one, gave their approval to the
touchdown resolution, Foreign
Minister Alberto Guani of Uruguay
said his country would sever Axis
relations, probably today, and au-
thorized sources In the conference
said Brazil. Bolivia, Paraguay and
Peru would follow suit within a few
days.
Brazil's Foreign Minister said his
country virtually has broken rela-
tions now. needing only formal ac-
ton by his government, and there
we're unconfirmed reports here that
Peru already had taken definite ac-
ton.
If the five nations do break rela-
(See PAN-AMERICAN, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1942-01-24
| Norwegian FIees
| Gestopo 2 Years,
| Joins Air Corps
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Under
cloak of darkness February /. 1910,
2l-year-old Norwegian engineer
ing student fed from Oslo to escape
the Gestapo.
Yesterday-30,OO0 miles and nearly
two years later-he strolled into the
inter-Allied information center to
enlist in the Norwegian Air Corps
He gave an admittedly fictitious
name to prevent possible reprisals
against his family.
He had travelled through Sweden
and Finland, across Russia to China,
thence into India and Singapore
and finally on a Norwegian motor
boat to New York.
He broke his back in q motor acci-
dent in China and spent three
months in q hospital. was arrested
once for vagrancy, and watched
wolves kill his horse while crossing
mountains into India.
Evening star., 1942-01-24
10 Survivors Reach Canada
After Two Sinkings
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AN EAST CANADIAN PORT. Jan.
24.-Two west-bound freighters of
British and Norwegian registry, have
been sunk in new submarine oper-
ations in the Atlantic officials dis
closed with the arrival of 10 survi-
vors here last night.
Two torpedoes struck the British
ship and killed three men in the
stokehold, crew members said. Three
of the ~ who escaped were seriously
injured. A Canadian merchantmen
picked them up.
The Norwegian vessel was split in
two by a torpedo blast, but there
evidently were no casualties. A 1sh-
ing schooner brought in the crew
of %.
1t was indicated the sinkines were
not related. The names of the ships
and places and times of the action
were not announced.
Evening star., 1942-01-24
Big Tank Battle Rages
In Libyan Desert
North Of Aeedabia
Main British Forces
Meeting Axis Thrust
On Gulf Of Sirte
BY the Associated Press.


CAIRO, Jan. 24.-Britain's main
forces in Libya have engaged the
counterattacking German Army
and a great new tank battle is
raging on a very large" battle
field skirting the Gulf of Sirte
north of Agedabia, the British
reported today.
A brief communique indicated that
the fighting still was inconclusive
but British sources said German
Gen. Edwin Rommel apparently had
thrown more than half his remain
ing strength into the embattled tri-
angle with its points at Agedabia.
Saunnu, AZ miles to the east, and
Antelat, 80 miles northeast of Age
dabia.
Heavy Strength in Area.
British sources said that 1t. Gen
Neil Metheun Ritchie's 9th Army
had heavy strength in that triangle
perhaps lying in wait for just the
opportunity that has come to it.
Gen Rommel, one informant said,
has run his tank columns into bat
tlefield of Gen. Ritchie's own choos-
ing, one well supplied and prepared;
therefore, the British probably are
making real effort to stop him and
erase the force he has pulled of its
base at Ell Agheila.
1t was emphasized. however, that
it still was too early to say whether
the Axis was making a "reconnais-
sance in force" or had launched q
full-scale counteroffenSive.
However, from the fact that Gen.
Rommel has used the bulk of his
armored forces, it was deduced that
his plans were larger than offensive
reconnaissance.
Behind the brief communique,
apparently. was an untold story Of a
ICaa TDuA noc. AoN