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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
u, s. PLANES
 RECORD FINE
Shoot Down Japs Four to One in Battle of
 Pacific

washington, Oct. 7-(UP)-A house military affairs subcommit- tee investigating the air phases of Che war effort will report in few days that American planes have shot down Japanese planes at a ratio Of four to one in the battle of the Pacific, the United Press learned to- day.
 it will state in & comprehensive report that American fighters and bornbers have proved on every front to be able to fight it out with the Axis on an equal footing.
 The report will assert that even though the Japanese zero-which has been reported in dispatches from the Pacific to be superior to any American plane which has yet reached the front-can outclimb and outmaneuver American fighters, the combat record so far has demon- strated that the Zero cannot out fight American planes.
 Rep. Overton Brooks, D., La, told the United Press that the subconl- mittee takes the view that regard less of comparative rates of climb Tor other performance factors, the proof of the fighting qualities of aircraft lies in the combat record,
 "Our planes have shot down Jap tAnese planes at ratio of four to Icne," he said. That is good re- Icord. The Axis is no pushover or me wouldn't be spending the money I've are to win this war. If one American plane can shoot down Your Japanese planes, we have good planes"
 The report will point out that lAmerican planes lose maneuverabil- Iaty to Japanese Zeros because of kfeir armor and heavy fire power. Mt will disclose, however, that all American planes now in combat Iagainst Zeros can make far greater Mevel speeds, can outshoot zeros and Etake far greater punishment. They lean fly away from Zero but can- mot catch it in climb.
 Brooks said the committee has leome to the conclusion that the Earmy's flying fortress is the tough lest plane in the war to shoot out lcf the skies.
 "It's staying power is just short MS miraculous" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
LOCAL DOCTOR { 1 NAMED MAJOR.
Norman B. Robinson COlll- pIetes Training at CarI-
 Isle Barracks, Pa.

Carlisle BarraclEs, Pa, Oct. B. The nine Negroes graduating during the past weekend brought to q total of o2 the number of Negro ofl- cers graduated from the Army's Medical Field Service school at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Last Sattr- day, September 18th, i've Negro en- listed men won their gold bars when they were commissioned second lieutenants in the Medical Adminis- ttative corps after successfully com pleting an intensive .three-months' officer training course. Today, four Negro medical o1scers were gradu- ated from 8 one-month course of training for field duty with medical troops.
 The five new second heutenants will relieve medical officers from ad- ministrative work for duties requir- ing their professional skills. The new officers have been trained in supply, administration mess, train ing, and other administrative duties with medical department units. They were members of the eighth officer candidate class at the school.
 The five second lieutenants are Cullen B. McKisick 738 North 126th street, Indianapolis, Ind; Francis l.. Robinson, 809 Green street, Ann Arbor Mich; Eugene A. Stills 566 25th place N. E., Washington, D. C.; Edward Stovall, 1856 Vernon ave- nue, Chicago H.; and Denver o, williams, 1910 West street, N. w., Washington, D. 0. All have been ordered to Fort Mcclellan Ala, ex- cept Lieut.. Stills who has been as- signed to Tukegee, Ala.
 The four physicians were mem bers of the Fifteenth Officers Class which included officers of the Med ical, Dental, Veterinary, Sanitary and Medical Administrative corps Of these, some were newly com missioned, others had been recent ly called to duty under their reserve commissions, and still others cam' to the school for further training from medical troops and station hospitals. They were schooled II military sanitation measures, ant in methods of treating and carinl for wounded under actual comba conditions.
 The four physicians are Majo DeRuyter A. Butler, 1642 O Street Washington, D. G.; Major Normal E. Robinson, 1Q9 Bank Street, Wa terbury, Conn; Captain Royal B Fleming, 2548 Pasco Boulevard Kansas City, Mo; and First Lieu tenant, Henry N. Cress, 3149 Eli Avenue, Chicago, III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
FIVE PETITIONERS
 GRANTED DIVORCES

Five divorceS, three based on charges of desertion and two on cruelty, were granted in superior court today by Judge John Rufus Booth. All of the actions were un- contested.
 Vincenzina Iacovino Mastroianni of Waterbury obtained a divorce from John A. Mastroianni, also of this city, on a crosS-complaint charging cruelty since Aug. 20, 1941. The couple married April 29, 1885 in Cheshire. A change of name was permitted and provision was made for alimony.
 Desertion was the basis of 8 di- vorce granted to Mary Comber Hal- ligan of Waterbury from Thomas Halligan of New York City. The cou- pie married Nov. 25, 1880 and the petitioner claimed she was deserted June 26, 1884.
 Emma Baker Gary of Waterbury received a divorce from Herman Gary, also of this city. The mar riage took place Oct. IS, 1916. and desertion was said to have taken place Jan. l6. 1927. The couple has three children.
 Claiming she was married Dec 24, 1929 in New York city and de- serted in March, 1881, Gladys PrageI Ballard of Waterbury, was granted divorce from Thomas Ballard oi Hartford. She was granted an al. lowance of s5 per week for the sup port of a minor child.
 Julius Papp of Waterbury received a divorce from Helen Jaeger Papp ol Waterbury on grounds of cruelty The couple married April 90. l9lG and has minor child,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
BOYS IN
 THE SERVICE

cruit at this station, has been se- lected to attend a Navy school for radiomen for specialized study.
 Moffo, the son of MT. and Mrs. John Moffo, will learn to operate Navy receiving and transmitting equipment and to encipher and de- cipher Navy code messages. He now holds an Apprentice Seamen's rating in the Naval Reserve.
 Moffo is a graduate of Wilby High school.
 Frederick Harmon, Jr., of 31 Elm wood street, son of Professor Fred rick Harmon, organist and choir master at the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception, has been promoted by the U. s. Army from the rank ot Private First Glass to Corporal.
 He is a member of the National Guards, Headquarters Division 1O2nd Infantry, now stationed some where in an island of the Pacific He was among the first Waterbury National Guards1nen sent from Camp Banding, Florida, to service overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
DEFENSE COUNSEL E' SEEKS NEW TRIAL
Nail in Board, Not Knife | Caused Injury Claims kA Attorney MascOlO

c4aeHssn@ that the injury Joseph RaNeRty, SA, of 60 Walnut street ugtaAned in . fight with Frank Ro- ReIla. 6a, of 30 Howard street, July Ia wae caused by Q nail protruding Rrcrn Q board and not by knife hs alleged by the state, and call ang the courts attention to the wtsteN failure to produce the shirt khrOugh which the weapon pene- krated, Atty. Edward J. Mascolo eotinseI for Rotella who Tuesday wag Sfven a six month jail sentence Ion q charge of aggravated assault koday filed a motion to reopen Judg- ment and present further evidence A heaIing on the motion was sched- Mled for 3 o'clock this afternoon by EJudge John Rufus Booth who sen- kenced the accused man.
 RoteIla became engaged in a fight with John King. 37, of 923 East A6ain street while standing in front nf an East Main street store wher Ktn9 admittedly leased him about being weak and not able to Tiff stones in connection with his jot ks a mason. Rafferty came t Kings aid and in the altercation re- keived . stab wound in the ab' Momen. The defense counsel claim ed RoteIla did not assault Rafferty with Q dangerous weapon" bu knay have inflicted injury with [ board which he had picked up II h&tempt to push him of.
 Atty. Mascolo in his motion state khat the state has given no explana Non about failure to introduce tn lghirt as evidence, claiming 1t woult
 disclose what type of instrumen kaused the wound. It is said tha Rafferty obtained the shirt iron k1e superior court clerks office afte khe trial but that Acting Count betective Thomas F. Laden now ha kt. The shirt was turned over to tn klerk by the police department bu kyas not brought into the court dur Ing the trial, the motion states.
 RoteIla is free under 5000 bon Yet when he asked for 6 stay kxecution of the sentence so he coul ktraiEhten out personal affairs be Fore going to jail. The stay was orig hnaIfy granted to today but wa hxtend@d to Tuesday upon reques ng k21a defense counsel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02

ready is being used for wire of various sizes, and it has been pro- posed as a material for heavy cable and the massive, high-volt- age bus bars in industrial plants.
 Since there would be no deter, ioration, it could be replaced after the war by the copper now needed elsewhere.
 Silver also is making a major con- tribution to this Silver-Plated War by releasing quantities of precious other metals, like copper, neckel or zinc, for uses their special properties best fit them.
 You can get an idea of how sil- yer is helping to keep the war production ball rolling from con- parative consumption figures. In 1941, 8O,O0O, 900 more ounces of sil- yer were fabricated than in 1o40 an increase of 95 per cent. The firm of Handy & Harman, the na- tion's oldest and largest bullion 'dealers, which was recently award ed the joint Army Navy "E," re- ports increased production in some silver lines as much as 400 per cent within the past year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Oct. 2-(UP) TherS was . quiet but steady demand for Domestic wool in the Boston Woot Market today according to the Us s. Agriculture Department.
 Short fine territory wools were sold at prices of SLOT to $l.12. Oc- casional sales of graded fine sta., pie wool were made at clean prices of $1.18 to $1.21. A little business was recorded in short fine domestic top at ceiling prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
JUDGMENT GIVEN
 TO SAVINGS BANK

A foreclosure judgment Of eb,25b,. ca was granted ia superior court this morning ia the action brought by the Waterbury GAsinka bank agninHt Francis ., Bowling, counsel sses'oi 4ho wege allowed, xhe aelaan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks The R. F. Griggs Co.
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Oct. 2-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Sept 30, compared with a var ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $16,3O8,9O3,534.36 $5,045, 5,975,655.4S
 War Spending $S,42s,936.576.s
 Receipts $3,S60,746,666.11 $1,944, 365, ,S45.77
 Net Deficit $i2,445,s 5,s5s.5sS.25 $s,G5s. .7s2, ,45s.es Cash Balance $4,so2, ,4ss, ,oo5.1I $2,2s5. .55s. .oss.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
CHILDREN'S TOYS MADE AVAILABLE
Eisele $ King, Libaire, Stout q C0.-Tel 4.31S1

The Washington Park Community House will be open to all children of the community every Monday and "wednesday afternoon from S:3e to s, as announced by Mrs. Fred Scott, director of the Toy Lending centers. Starting Wednesday, Oc' Iober 6, this program will be ii or- der. Toys will Do available, and. there will be Q program of organized games. Supervisors will he itl charge, All Of the uelghbofhood children are invited 10 come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02
Steel Leads Market
 Higher In A. M. Rush
Heavy Volume Experienced in Sales Up to Noon Rails
 Also Continue in Demand

with new tops in Eastern and Pan American. Goodrich made new top , while Goodyear and D. s. Rubber
 euualled their highs. Paramount
 made high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02

was hased upon Q eB.2oo loan made Dec. g, laa7. ard secured bY a nlQytr gage oll property At 100 Franklin ntreof. Wha lawsday Wna ret for tne nEsl Tuesaay in EanEnasF, SeaS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02

United States Naval Tgtainlng Station, Newport. R. l., October 2-- Raymond Ferdinand Moffo. 2i, Of % PrimTos0 street, Waterbury, a recent aEadSatle ~ tha &aaaai al tho Re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-02

A farewell dinner was given Fred Bumper of Baldwin street extension at the Bankers grill last night in honot of his entering Army service. Among the speakers were pr. B. J. Godfrey, Edward J. Mcdonald, Daniel M. Sullivan, John F. Tobin, Daniel ]. Mahaney and Dennis j.. Clancy. clifford McHale was the toAsLmakter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
DIVORCE ACTIONS
 INSTITUTED HERE
Cruelty, Desertion Alleged in Actions Placed or
 Record Today

Cruelty and desertion were the basis of divorce actions filed In superior court today.
 Emma Cerbosi Zaccagnini of Wa terbury has filed an action against John zaccagnini, also of this city She claims her husband has been intolerably cruel since November l, 1882 and deserted her July 20, i936. The couple married July 23, 1882 and are the parents of one minor child.
 Cruelty is the basis of a divorce complaint filed by Mary Bowling Sheehan of Waterbury against James Francis Sheehan, also of this city. The marriage took place Oct. 10, l941 and cruelty is alleged to have started that same month. Tn addition to a divorce the peti- tioner seeks custody of e minor child, an allowance for its support, and alimony.
 John Wisnie of Waterbury seeks a divorce from Sydney Biggins Wis., nie, also of this city. The couple married April s, 1928 at Ardsley, N. Y. The petitioner who claims his wife has been intolersbly cruel since January 1, 1886 and also habi- tually incorporate seeks custody of two minor children as well as q divorce decree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30

Failure of two local property own CTS to sell land at 20S-207 East Main street in accordance with the terms of a contract allegedly made Sept. s is the basis of $l2,00o damage suit instituted in superior court today by Michael Saginari of this city against Michael J. and Margaret E. Shea of Waterbury Several other actions were entered on dockets of local courts today, the last time for filing complaints returnable in January.
 According to the Sagnart com~ plaint, John J. Horan, real estate agent, made an agreement whereby the plaintiff would purchase prop erty from the defendants for S9,000. It states the defehdants notified the agent October 2 they would not sell.
 A fecree compelling the defend- ants ,o comply with the terms Of contraes and an injunction restrain ing them from conveying the land peding the court actio are sought by the plaintiff.
 Mulville vs Grady
 Damage by fire to four vehicles owned by Joseph F. Mulville of the Mulville funeral home, is the basis of a $5,000 civil action filed in the superior court today by the owner against Edward Grady, propretor of Eddie Grady's garage on Hawkins street.
 The plaintiff claims a fire at the garage December 26, 194l resulted in destruction of hearse and exten- sive damage to the other vehicles, which had been placed in storage at the garage. It is alleged the defendant was negligent for permit ting defective wiring to exist in the garage, for leaving greasy clothes near an outlet and failing to pro- vide for removal of fumes created in painting cars.
 The value of the hearse is set at $l,700, while repairs to the other cars are said to have amounted to $i,154.
 Beck Vs. Cassidy
 A $l0,000 damage suit was en- tered on the superior court docket today by Julia D. Beck of Water- bury against George w. Cassidy, also of this city as the result of a fall which occurred July IT. The plaintiff claims she entered a new home constructed by the defendant to inspect 1t and while walking in a hallway stepped into an opening left for a grill of pipeless fur mace and fell 10 feet to the cement floor below.
 The complaint states the builder had extended invitations for inspec- tion of the premises. He is held negligent for failing to provide guard or barrier at the floor open ing or give other protection to in- vitees. Injuries to the feet. legs, back, neck, and ribs are listed by the plaintiff.
 Naugatuck Lumber vs. Connolly
 A loan of $3.B54.45 contracted Dec. 1, by P. J. Connolly and Sons of Naueatuck from the Naugatuck Lumber O.. is the basis of $4.- 500 civil action returned to superior court. The complaint was filed in the form of a common count writ and details will be given on a sup elementary form to be entered later.
 Staih vs. Young
 Kenneth Staih of Watertown seeks el25 damages from Gerald Young of Waterbury as the result
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
BUS OPERATOR
 FACES CHARGE
Accused of Speeding Dor. ing DimOat; Many Con.
 pIaints Reported Filed

The first bus driver t0 be arrested for speeding since dfsn0ut Fegulas tons went into effect, was granted 6 continuance until tomorrow or the recommendation Of Prosecutor William K. Law1oF, when the case was brought uD in municipal court this morning.
 The driver, Joseph A, TryOn, S6. Of 602 Frost f0ad, operator Of c Cooke Street Lines bus, was ar~ rested last night ct $40 by 1er- eeant Charles McWeeney Of tt1e motor patrol, efter he had passed other vehicles OSl East Main street. between Cherry and WeItOB streets. Sergeant McWeeney said that Tfyon was violating the 26smIIe-asS- hour citg speed limit, and pointed ctft tilat the dimcut rules had been effective for more than half an hour when the arrest was made.
 Police Superintendent Daniel J. Carson said today that complaints regarding busses speeding or city street and On highways leading 10 Waterbury had not been slumerogs. but he warned that TO special con- sideFation would be given operators if they were arrested, Guperintefa- dent Carson stated tl1at because Of the heavy loads which the bus driver is carrying now, he must be more careful than usual, and ever mindful Of his responsibility,
 Reports that complaints had been made to the c. R. & L, Co, about alleged speeding Of bttsses or the Waterbury Watert0wn trip, were vigorously denied this morning by 4, ]. Dfumm0rd, manager of tlle local 0ffice. MT. Drumfn0nd added inst aIi drivers in t1le employ Of tl1e company have been warned against exceeding speed limits, even to keep schedules CIT time. He pointed cut that poor driving conditions Of the past week have made it almost iffs possible for operators to make their stops or time, but expressed iI0pe inst the situation would De Fef1le- died shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
U. g. Ssnsssr

teen selected ty the 9swSpa9egnSsn covering tic 3Iati085aI capitol asS r1Se- ing ol1c Of 51Je most brilliant.
 Tf1e mention of sJ01Sn EIa3faiSsfS 1sEe for this important iSssaste post comes as TO surprise to the right thinking psUpte of Ttf1sS Ssats. For years J0l1H has been recognized as Q very able lawyer and Ststee- man,
 Who is there tlsst Gcsn forget ts1e magnificent campaign ttI1ss lighting young American conducted iiB 3DSS when CUT people 'pfected him aa3S0 sent hin to the Senate, where 98E has served them veil ssSo ffsts55faif- y?
 There is ITO 4is1Rer ttllst q@an 1ss pointed at G0sIaIccs csgcsitS .JO1gn Dasf- afIeF, No 0s1e IIF this entire E0lnlsEs ean say that t1Ie has aat a3sy SI1ts played the game Of politics,
 Yes, this nation li1sS great 9bSen for the tlgeeilsegsSce, tt1Se i1Ssl1lfM5cy the 6stesnsiflasiOB, fight and QSOsIr- age Of John Da5a1Isg.
 T1Be name Of this Sighting Anegr. tcan viii go down iif1 tsse aa35sfasG Di American history as UsG of ttSb greatest of CUT times 7yIssg115 15ogseas. gYeatess patriots of CUT ttiBtes,
 paHa1fef knew months aaHo t4l5aI tl1fg natich was not pfdpaFed f0l WaF, therefore t1e urged CUT headers to go easy Hg5tiI wc WHEe 9JF0bssis prepared.
 That VIC were Ef50t lfJFeDas@d for tlIe waF was brown iSy tt1Se aastaes' .On PeaFy fEaYb0F, This attack served wei to justify the position of BesS- atcr pafia11eF,
 Sgeakfpg on the floor of tt1Ss $ep- ste 0n many, many occasions Dasf-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30

Societies Planning Observance Of Lithuanian Ds.
Ryan Praises Stan TakenB nBySen. Danah
Regards COHBcCtiCafs Representative ia UL s. S0
 as Presidential Isnlbas CIiins Atiltak 1lsslIl

,Ri1Ssr expressed tlle will ansi ton of tue g9sJltse osf a5lEr SsNzsN he anEssd otlfF lbs6ssH tD ssnzs e .fUfsfgn vfas% 1isilsss wre were tsD5iasd.
 4iss position Eazs aiac3gly sl1n laS President RHnalalign NpA NiiSo zsansiS tsia1t ''AMsadln, aalSe sssSd Aelaih | HgnUnsEse yBn tiaaG lSDlfg are not a5llfR to dise on zf laefan lsStsp9iBsglss."
 His position WIS assansslg ttaft ERs Wsfsfall WtlIlisfs, who tpslnz ia1rJt 1se @Isctst dfs& 0afp}aest, made sii5h promises tsiazt lls8.
 efscbed. would snssp AAnaHsDA o5tE Was. This same man WtIiNzfH. #1<I IltlfHfgsd 3fRft HZNsesa3ft wsgss N ing us ilstto war, Islis same man
 tsefUER a congressional Committees
 Washington, ID. C. said in a4fns to a question ai1g0stt his promises zl lllfsfp 90ssp AEnnsSpse out of Wan. z that was only political ogaapgs
 41se majority of our AAaes people ware oypGsesh tsD aNs'ez
 world WEar, of this tllpge caxn l1N 1ll umessSuh. Btit lilsn the rAall Azas&S iteafss that we all are wse wanted NzsI' aa9Jd RSsesn for it Wtlesn the 1s<N struck at EasEfl HEslgUr and Hi'f evsry good Anegsiagn we arc aala Ff1aBpInsd lSsr cent heslinfd t31Ge lasffUksS of tue Hns5fisgatt and ws6 @ llEes6IFsn tk1fat ttliss war shall asz1t ll la victory flor oolFr country.
 We are dfsWFniilRsz tt1att tI2lEs W'H alSaII 9S0t aylsh untslI IRqazn and many are smashed SO nRzlizg 9sts1Ssf wllll assr again he in & ia<< I8fsb1n to ssG it's ugly head tn war on dtlfsr nf4tDgass.
 Yes, the lsGpjee of this S;B4& azH lSlnHSUssng ljiln Qsnaa1fsr, OUT 9sz1s I8Se want him to become a nsxssz fDRe11t 4fgine in Uafr nation. H& 4NE lseeFVsd Dsn sSRtR and 1f3&D0n W<Sli ltsle Bsst. 6iRmn the aHlQEttll1tfss will segpyR OgR bNfR aaflz qattgBn e3 better in the future.
 N1fe fpissne we are sure wslll ts1R name of sH11n MNnAiie5r M<z ana MnyHe to the fnEnffnltk az1zN ,N will not ase lbDsR fenqn nov nesf llS@a}e in all wa2i;S of life W}lN H# asking Bg9pli3inean lbsaieEB to z2fsz inaate I6frn Rsnal1sr fnsr RgaslleBl'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
Elaborate Program
 To Be Arranged For
 Tuesday, February 16
Professor Aeksis Elected Chairman of General Com. mittee of Arrangements: Spiritual, Social
 Patriotic Program Arranged

ond vice-presldent, Mrs. Charles Karinauskas: recording secretary, Valerie Jakstass treasurer, Peter JckubauskaS; financial secretary, Mrs. William Jenusaitis: sergeant at-arsns, Matthew SkystimAs; cor respondents, Mrs. Joseph Kanapka and Peter Jokuhauskas: publicity di- rector, Marcelle Andrikis,
 The arrangements committee foF Lithuanian day isA composed of: Father Valantiejus, Eather ouaon- skas, Professor Alelsls, Mrs. Con- stance Jasaitis, Mrs. Peter Smotas Mary Kasetaite, Mrs. Mary vaitkus Valerie Jakstas, Mrs, John Bar kauskas, Mrs. William Jenusaitis Mrs. Anna Girdbijauskas, Mrs. L. Liunas, Mrs. 0. petrauskas, Mar celle Andrikis, Mrs, Joseph Kanap- ka, Mrs. M. Daugela, Peter Jobu- bauskas and Mrs. Mary stanke- vicius.