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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

returned from an RAF front line airdrome, and he relates the sad little incident of speaking ground-to-air with a Spitfire pilot and hearing him suddenly sa,.- in half-voice, "this is it." as his ship plunges toward the sea.
 But you win war by facts, and that battle we won because the enemy lost seven to our two.
 GENERAL DEFENDS
 AMERICAN PLANES
 The General believes American airplanes are good. When the latest goes into action, flown by American boys who have an instinctive feel for their own ships he believes the result will be impressive.
 First, however, Kelly and Ran dolph-trained boys must learn from veteran British pilots the specialized warfare tactics of this front the German habits of evasion, 8 half-roll followed by vertical dive, to name one.
 And the necessity to work as a squadron and never follow a Ger man plane down to zero level after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
FEM. EM.

This show didn't go on. . Although advertised TOT some weeks back the fall debut of "The Aldrich Family one of radios top programs last night wasn't as successful as planned The Army stepped in and Ezra Stone Henry Adrich of the arwaves stepped ou substitute went on in his place. The cause = the Armys intention to see that it's ban against soldiers continuing any civilian activities strictly enforced The
 demand for permission to appear the radio, stage or with bands in various types of performance was getting too great for Army regulations, hence the Strct rug which affected Sergeant Stone, who has years Army training now behind him and who has not retained one cent of his radio salary in all that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

hitting it unless you've got second ship from your own squadron cover ing from above. The tight V-forma- tion looked good once but here you fly in pairs during a dog flight and the second man has the job of cov- ering you.
 Sometimes over the channel it's not uncommon, as result of this technique, to see single line of eight planes chasing each other in great circle. Two Germnas, two British, two Germans, two British, all firing ahead. And it would be funny as Keystone Kop comedy except the man behind is no fool ing.
 But Carl Spaatz is equipped to see that American boys learn well the grim lessons of western front aerial warfare.
 Born 1891, Balrvlile, Pa, ap- pointed to the United States Mill tary Academy June, 1910, graduated 1914, entered aviation 1916-those are bare statistics of the man. Dur ing the last war he was one of the first Air Corps officers overseas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
U. s. M. c.

U. S. M. c.
 Alex G. Duncan, 19, of Water bury hopes to become an aviation machinist in the United States Marine Corps after he completes his recruit training at Paris Island, s. c.
 Duncan Is the son of Mrs. Beu- lah Duncan of 14S Grand street. His brother, Daniel, is serving in the U. S. Army. Prior to his en- Iistment in the Marine Corps, Duncan worked as an apprentice machinist for the Waterbury Far rel Foundry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
STREET DEPARTMENT DOING EXCAVATIONS

Necessary street excavations for plumbing installations and repairs are being made by the city's street department, according to Supt. of Streets Herbert Scott Smith.
 Local master plumbers have re- fured to make any excavations since Aug. 4 because of the refusal of the city to relieve them of the present responsibility of maintaining anw repaired excavation for six-month period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

with command of the largest Amer ican aviation training school in France.
 Holder of the Distinguished Fly ing Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross for combat flying, he remain ed service man during the years of peace.
 During those summer days of 194O, when the Luftwaffe was try ing to batter Britain's Royal Air Force into submission by throwing the full weight of their arm across the channel in nonstop drives to wear down the defense, Carl 'Tooey'' Spaatz and Frank Hunter, another U. s. air observer, could be found seated most any day high over Dover on that plot of cliffland known as "Hell's Corner" They watched carefully those daylight battles between Spitfire and Messer- schmitt.
 Today they're together again. One is the Major General of U. s. Air Operations on this front, the other is his Brigadier, charged with the efficient conduct of the U. s. Fight CT Command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
Q ANSWERS
 TO WAR QUIZ
Questions on Want Page

Questions on Want Page
 1. Medal shown is Army medal of honor awarded to 8 soldier who distinguishes himself "conspicu- ously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and be- yond the call of duty"
 2. Nehru is leader of the domi- nant Hindu Congress party with whom Sir Stafford Cripps vainly tried to settle the Indian question at the New Delhi conferences.
 3. G. I. stands for government is SIlp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
NO TICKET PLANNED
 BY SOCIALISTS HERE

The Socialist Party of Waterbury will have no local candidates in this Falls election, according to Town Chairman Samuel Wolozin. It will. however, support the state ticket and may have a candidate for con- gress in the fifth district.
 It had been reported that the Socialists might name candidates for state senator and representative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

Julian Norton genial boss of the dancing audito- rum at Lake Compounce Bristol has booked Carl HOff and his orchestra Sundays night attraction while Glen Gray and his Casa Loma band will be offered week from then Eric Videburg of our composing room personnel vacatonng at Home Beach this week . Private Emmet J. Cannon sends word home from Fort Dix N J. that Army life is great He's met quite a few hometown boys there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
NO DECLINE NOTED
 IN PARKING METERS

Parking meter revenue has shown no appreciable decrease as 8 result of gasoline and tire rationing Budget Director Thorvald E. Olsen said today. July receipts were only $50 less than those of June.
 Monthly collections now average approximately $3500, an increase having been recorded after several hundred new meters wen into operation in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
WILD HORSES

I saw them by the water-hole at sunset Wild horses of the plains can't forget With indignity of bit and rein Their buoyant life of freedom to restrain. Soon they had gone with flashing hoofs to At will their valley and high mesa home Festive with animal instinct to the call Of space and nature ennobling all The wild horse is scarce but legend His fire into the sunset gone, somehow His spirit is the vests courageous heart And of its pride and vigor he Is part.
 Faye Wiyoughby In the Poets
 Corner Hartford Times.
 Good Night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
A HOT ONE
Good Evening.

A HOT ONE Tell us not in mournful numbers life is but an empty dream, Must we pull out our oil-going furnaces And substitute coal or steaml shaI our days be filled with sorrow Welding a heavy shovel2 Trying different ways and means To warm up our modest hovelT As we read advice to consumers We start to lock around, We need storm windows, this and that, Our rooms in drafts abound. First we must start weather-stripping, Have storm windows upstairs and down, Insulation in walls and roof
 If we would do the thing up brown. Tell us not in mournful numbers Life is just one sad song, For we'll be getting out the coal grates ana
 ShoqelS
 Before very very long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

Editor Tall Tower Topics .. On behalf of the Ma tona Society of Colonial Danes in the State of Con- necticut to thank you for helping with the suc cess of Victory House. the Green in Exchange Place The publicity ably cared for that not only dd we go over the top but than 16OO people signed the Victory Book Your cooperation at this time and as always generously gven was greatly appreciated i. i. Sincerely Yours, Harriette Wheeler Phillips
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
DRUM CORPS TO
 HOLD DOG ROAST
Scheduled for Sunday Mrs. Quito, Mrs. McMah-
 on HOstesses at Supper
WATERVlLLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney, 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, Aug. 14-The Casper Davis Drum Corps @vill hold a hot dog roast Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Black Rock. All members wishing transportation are to meet at the hall in the rear of the post office.
 Mrs. P. J. Quito and Mrs. Jo- sephine McMahon were hostesses at a turkey supper and miscellaneous shower at Harmon's Blue Room, for their niece, Mrs. Edward O'Donnell, Jr., the former Dorothy Breheny, Tuesday evening. Present were: Mrs. Albert Hummell, Mrs. Claude Stevens, Mrs. Louis Merrmian, Mrs. Fay Vincent, Mrs. P. J. Breheny, Mrs. Patrick Moran, Annie Malley, Mrs. William Rooney, Olga Wedin, Ellen Burns, Mrs. Daniel Kenney, l Gertrude Gangloff, Mrs, William Burns, Mrs. Bernard Boyce, Mrs. Edward O'Donnell, Helen O'Donnell, Margaret Brady, Mrs. Matthew Guarine, Mrs. Francis Whelan, Mrs. David Ryan, Mrs. Joseph Kenney, Mrs. Julia Brady, Mrs. Edward Hol- leran, Mrs. D. T. Harrington, Mrs. L. M. Mitchell, Mrs. sPeter Garrity, Leah Faulkner, Mrs. William Dun- lavey, Mrs. Louis LeFevre, Mrs. John Humphrey, Mrs. Patrick Don- ahue, Mary Donahue, Mrs. Alfred Ellis, Mrs. Patrick Shea, Mrs. Le- Roy Cook, Betty Cook, Mrs. Daniel O'Rielly, Mrs. Daniel Ryan, Mrs. Valentine Field, Mrs. Helen Sheehan, Mrs. Mary Piknosh, Mrs. Harry Shackley, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. Margaret Grenier, Hrs. John Il Chauvel, Betty Pronovost, Julia Warner and Mrs. Joseph Mc- Ardle.
 MT. and Mrs. John M. E. John son of Parker street, with their daughters, Jane and Olive and son, Robert, have returned from Boston where they visited their son and his wife, MT. and Mrs. John John- son, also MT. Johnson's sister, Mrs. John Ford.
 MrS. ECOperC MllCO1 O1 EVuASCWOOu street was hostess last evening at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Janet Brodie who will be mar ried Aug. 29th. Lunch was served
 Present were: Miss Olive Dyson Mrs. Carl Mudano, Mrs. Charles Probert, Mrs. George -Hornbecker Mrs. James Brodie. Miss Jane John- son, Mrs. Florence Petitjean, Mrs Emil Petitjean, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs Ralph Lane, Mrs. John A. Chat field, Mrs. Frank Drew, Miss olive Johnson, Miss Janet Chatfield Mrs Robert Milton, Mrs. John L. Chat field, Miss Jean Chatfield, Mrs John M. E.. Johnson, Mrs. Alma Mattson and a gift sent by Mrs Nils Munson.
 Ton. .orrow the feast of the AS. sumption of the Blessed Virgir Mary. Masses at St. Michael's VII be said at 6 a. m., 7:15, 8:15, 0:1s 1O:15 and II o'clock.
 Installation of officers of Casper L-- f III N4a.a- LA.a AAu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

Because 1t can find no one to drive its steamroller during the war, Broadwood Rural Council, in North Devon, England, decided 1t could not keep its roads in condition until peace returns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

San Juan county. one of the largest in Utah. Is one-and-a-half times as large as Connecticut. but the population of Connecticut is 3s3 times greater than that of San Juan county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
EQUINE ENTHUSIAST

Definitely an outdoor girl, Priscis la Lane loves horses and will tar about them for hours. She sea6 every book on horses she can ob tain and Is Q rodeo enthusiast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

Attorney Frank Butler of Uncle sam's Army was visitor this week. enjoying brief furlough from his duties Mr. and Mrs. Leo Coleman, MT. and Mrs Vincent Barnes MT. and Mrs. Arthur Parent MT. and Mrs Thomas Brophy and son. Thomas IT, are home after spending pleasant week in New York City Ihey LOOK as Brophy IT,, also enjoyed sdetrip to Washington, D. C. Joe Margolis former Crosby star athlete, IS bubblng with excitement today, all account ot being notified that Uncle Sam has accepted him for active duty and he's awaiting the signal to report Bill Mac Charles is enjoying himself these days despite the rainy weather because he doesn't have to tell the customers there just isn't any beef to be had Bills anstay down at the Swift plant in the West End.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

Palestine's main crops this year gre wheat, barley, sesame, durra. grapes, figs. olives and citrus fruits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

Installation of officers of Casper Davis Auxiliary tonight at Fraternity hall at 6 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14

Ton. .orrow the feast of the As sumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses at St. Michaels VIII be said at 6 8. rn., 7:15, 8:15, 0:15 1O:15 and II o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
CHINESE STUDENT
TO AID BENEFIT
Rev. Conner r. Lewis to
Give Talk for Living
stone College

Rev. Conner r. Lewis, president of
the Waterbury Ministers associa-
ton and pastor of the Third Con-
gregational church, will give a talk
at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion
church program for the benefit of
Livingstone college, Salisbury, N. c.,
on Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Scheduled also to appear on the
program are Mrs. Mack N. Reyes, a
graduate of Livingstone college;
Miss Catherine Waugh, Chinese
student at Drew university, and
Shepard Mum. The Harmon -Four
quartet will furnish the music.
Others taking part are Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles T. Napier, Mrs. Muriel
Bacote, Mrs. brady Sturdivant and
the children's chorus of the church.
The names Of the financial CAM
paign captains appointed by the
pastor are: Mrs. Bessie Jones, chair
man: Mrs. Clara Savage, Mrs. Ethel
Calling, Mrs. Louise Savage, Mrs.
Marion Fogg, Mrs. brady Sturdi-
want, Mrs. Carrie Tysdol, Mrs. Chloe
Jackson, Mrs. Cinda J. Demo, Mrs.
Rosa L. Weller, Mrs. Margaret
Hunter, Miss Helena Durham, Shep-
ard Mum, j. B. Lassiter, Henry
Petteway, Garfield Bosctie, John
Mott, Erasmus Sparks, Robert
Brinkley, Joseph Burke, James Nc
Cullum and George Allen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
REFRESHER FOR
FORMER NURSES
Course to Open at Water
bury Hospital About Feb.
Is; Enrolment Open

Waterbury's first refresher course
for graduate registered nurses, who
have recently been out of touch with
the profession, will start approx
mately February Is at the Water
bury hospital, according to Miss
Elsie B. Cantwen, principal of that
institutions nursing school.
Purpose of the course Is to &C
quaint former nurses with recently
adopted practices in the profession,
and to supplement their earlier,
training, so that upon their COM
pletion of the instruction, they will
be available for part-time or full
time duty in civilian hospitals, re-
placing the many nurses who have
left for duty with army and navy
nursing corps.
Enough persons in the Waterbury
area have already enrolled to COM
prise the first class, according to
Miss Cantwell, but others interested
are urged to register with her, In
preparation for the organizing Of
second course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
JUVENILE COURT
STAFF AUGMENTED
Two More Appointments
Announced By Judge
Faulkner, New Haven

Near completion OF the person.
mel of the Waterbury district of the
new Connecticut Juvenile cour,
was announced by Judge Fred D.
Faulkner of New Haven, yesterday,
with the appointments of Edward
E. Ricciuti of New York. a former
resident of this city. and Rudolph
r. Schirmer Jr., Of West Haven, as
probation officers. On February l,
the date on which the system is ex-
pected to become fully organized,
they will become members of the
staff of Miss Kathleen Crowley,
senior probation officer for this
area.
Their task will consist of juve-
nile probation direction for ter
ritory embracing the region be-
tween Wolcott and Derby, through
the Naugatuck valley.
The former local man has been
an officer In the bureau of proba-
ton, New York city department of
public welfare. He received bachelor
and master of arts degrees from
Fordham university, is 30 years old.
married, and his one child. His
residence has been at 587 East 191s.
street, Bronx, N. Y.
Mr.. Schirmer. who lives at 1853
First street, West Haven, is "a years
old, and case worker in the state
department of public welfare. He
y,OScacceS O masters degree In, od,Y-
cation from New York university.
1t was announced that both will
make their offices in the Cassidy
building on Leavenworth street, re-
Gently selected as headquarters for
this district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
GREEN INSTALLED
BY PDD FELLOWS

Harvey Green was installed as
guide at the meeting of Ansanta-
wac encampment, I. o. O. F., last
night IN the Odd Fellows hall.
The installation officers were Act
ing District Deputy Grand Patriarch
]. William Gardner, assisted by
Acting Grand Marshal Robert Gard
ner.
William F. Harvey, chief patri-
arch, presided during the exer-
ciseS.
Members of the Rebekah lodge
and the Nosahogan and Townsend
lodges are invited to see the collec-
ton of travel pictures which will be
shown by Howard Benson at the
next meeting scheduled for Febru-
airy IL at s o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
FACTORY ERECTING
ROOF HOSE HOUSE,
Waterbury Rolling Mills
Prepare; 50 Wardens in
Zone G Hear Addresses
(Movietone News photo from NEA)

Herbert Scott Smith, superin-
tendent of streets and district wa
ter coordirator under the State De-
tense Council. yesterday cautioned
against drawing water from taps
during air raids only as last ex-
tremity. 1t is advisable, he said, to
keep small quantities of wafer on
hand to extinguish incendiary fires
but it is Of great Importance that
adequate water pressure be main-
tanned in street mains.
Coinciding with Mr.. Scott
Smiths warning, the Waterbury
Rolling Mills yesterday received a
permit from Building Inspector
John r. Hartley to construct a
roof hose house" atop the plant
structure on East Aurora street.
The new addition will be 16 by
feet, ard s feet in height, ard
will be eercted at cost of $500. 1t
Is designed to house water hoses,
sand, fire extinguishing chemicals
and other equipment needed in
case of emergency during air raids,
Work is already under way.
On another civilian defense front
eighty air raid Wardens in Zone G.
comprising territory between Bank
and West Main streets, assembled
in B. w. Tinker school to hear adj
dresses by Mayor Vincent A. Scully
chairman of the local defense
council, Chief Air Raid Warden
James j. Curtin and Corpora ton
Counsel J. Gregody Lynch, zone
warden for the district.
Mayor Scully reviewed the meas
ures already in use here for civil
ian defense, ard Chief Curtin out
lined the organization of the ward
en- system. Mr.. Lynch announced
that other meetings are being
planned, one for Monday night In
Russell school, and another Tues
day. in Brooklyn.
Following the meeting, sector
wardens discussed future plans and
decided upon temporary quarters.
In some districts, Chief Curtin said
70 applications have been received
from persons willing to act as
wardens, but he added that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
TESTIMONY HEARD
in $4,000 SUIT

Opening testimony was heard
yesterday afternoon in $4,000
civil action, brought by Ivy Need
ham of this city, against John Fo-
ley, also OF Waterbury. The case,
adjourned to Tuesday, is being
heard by Superior Court Judge Rob-
ert L. Munger and jury.
Suit is based upol the plaintiff
claim that she suffered injuries last
February 6 while riding as a pas
senger in q car operated by The
defendant. According to the COM
plant, the vehicle collided with an
automobile driven by j. Leonard
Donahue of Southington, on Still
man hill, Milldale- Meriden road, in
Southington. 1t Is alleged that the
Donahue car collided with a third,
operated by Thomas Gemmell of
Milldale, which was preceding the
former.
Foley is charged with negligence
in having failed to bring his car to
a halt when the other two crashed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
|PIN BALL SHOP
PLAN Defeated
Strong Opposition Upsets
Petitioners Site on
Bunker Hill

Opposition to two requests for
coming changes was voiced at hear
ings held last night at the City Hall
by an aldermanic committee. One of
the petitioners. Joseph Melerio, who
sought permission to establish a
plant for repair of pin ball machines
at Bunker Hill avenue and Clough
road, withdrew his application in
view OF the strong opposition. Indi-
cations were that an unfavorable re-
port would be filed on the other
petition, submitted by the Water
bury Savings Bank for a change OF
property at II Ward street to an in
dustrial zone.
There was no objection to third
petition, offered by Fred Gentle, for
change of his property on Lake.
wood road to an industrial zone.
Bunker Hill residents, number
more than 20, opposed Mr.. Melerio's
application on the ground that it
would depreciate the va:ue OF their
property and would cause them an
noyance because Of noise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-23
Sir Norman Angel
Forum Guest Sunday
Former British Parliament Member to Discuss
'Europes Lesson for America" at Second Church

Sir Norman Angel. journalist, lee
turer, economist, former member
of the British Parliament, author of
1.-The Great Illusion" why Free
dom Matters" 1--WE and the Refu-
geo." Defense of the Empire pre-
face to Peace" For What Do We
Fight" etc, and Nobel Prize win
ner in 1888 will be the speaker at
the Sunday Evening Forum of the
Second Congregational church on
January Is, 1912, at 7:30 p. m. Sir
Norman will speak on the subject:
"Europe's Lesson for America" Fol.
lowing his address he will answer
questions relating to international
affairs and the conduct of the war.
Sir Norman Angel has given a
lifetime Of study and writing to
the problems Of war In knowledge,
experience and training he has SUI
perb qualities to answer the ques-
tons America is asking today about
the II World War.
Sir Norman was knighted in 1881
and received the Nobel Peace Prize
in 1898. He insists that the choice
for modern nations lies between
an armed anarchy and an armed
society. He believes that an effec-
tive defense can be mace compat-
ible with peace; and power can be
made an instrument of secure free
DOM
Sir Norman Angel was born IN
England but educated in France
and Switzerland. AS young man
he came to America where he took
up ranching and prospecting. At
the age Of % he returned to Europe
as a correspondent for number
of American newspapers. Later he
worked as a reporter and editorial
writer on several French papers,
among which was the Paris Daily
Mail owned by Lord Northcliffe.
For some years Mr.. Angel was the
managing editor Of the Paris Daily
Mail but relinquished the position
at the outbreak Of the last World
War.
Sir Norman's book 1.-THE Great IL
fusion" has become contemporary
classic. 1t has been translated into
more than twenty languages and
more than a million copies have
been sold. Sir Norman has been
in great demand as a lecturer in
both Europe and America. Among
the universities at which he has
spoken are Yale, Harvard, Prince
ton, Columbia, Virginia, Michigan,
Leland Stanford, California, OK
ford, Cambridge, Sorbonne and the
Universities of Amsterdam, Jena,
Heidelberg, Wurzburg, Gottingen
and Berlin.
Sir Norman will speak under the
sponsorship of the Second Church
Forum and Bundles for Britain.
Representatives Of the local chap
ter of Bundles for Britain will be
on the platform with Sir Norman