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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

Meal Of the military Order Of
the Purple Heart, created by
George Washington, who
theught there should be .
medal for civilians, too. Soon
there may be one the pro-
posed Medal Of Merit.
NJ the House passes q bill already
adopted by the Senate, civilians Of
this country and other friendly
nations may for the first time in
our history be decorated with spe-
cial civilian medal by the President
for distinguished war effort. The
bill provides for creation Of q, Medal
Of Merit, but the provision was only
reached after some heated senatorial
remarks about civilian heroes in
wartime.
Secretary Of War Stimson orig
inally suggested a bill to create a
Legion Of Merit, which would be the
first American decoration to recog-
nize brave deeds off the battlefield
as well as on. But the Senate
baked at an American duplication
Of the French Legion Of Honor,
which could give the same medal to
q civilian as to q front-line fighting
man.
said Senator Hill of Alabama:
"No civilians. I was in the army
in the last war. I know what Civ
ing medals to civilians means and
how it affects the morale Of fight
ing men. I am thinking Of the
fellows in the fox holes, not the
fellows who are sleeping In soft
beds every night. and who have no
dangers to face"
More Of the same from Mr.. Hills
colleagues, and the eSnate created
the Legion Of Merit, Of four de-
grees, for fighting men only. But
It may be awarded to fighting men
Of our allies as well as to our own
forces.
The Medal Of Merit. If created.
will have only one degree. The
President may give 1t to such civil
ians 'tas have, since September 8,
1889 PRESIDENTS national emer-
gency proclamation) distinguished
themselves with exceptionally meri-
torious conduct"
But the civilian medal will be so
radically different from the pro-
posed Legion Of Merit that no con-
fusion between the two will be pos
sible.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
AN0THRR FQR KYaRR

sa6v wav0gite spy" Is the fourth
RRO Radio film In which Kay ky
aer, popular band leader. has starred
fng nHS0 RADIO
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
FEWER APPLICANTS.
FOR EXAMINATIONS.
1895 Tested for Drivers
Licenses in April; De-
cline Of I,475

The number Of examinations for
drivers licenses during April Of
this year were nearly 2S% fewer
than during that month last year, q
motor vehicles department bulletin
points out.
During April Of this year, 1895
examinations were given through
out the state as compared to $40
last year, drop Of 1,475.
Last year the number Of exami-
nations given was abnormally high
due to the influx Of out-of-state
workers and the employment boom
in general. The total for the year
was 84,334, q 37% increase over
the 81 ,237 examinations given dur
ing 1910.
Until April, the number Of exam.
nations given this year showed q
gain over the same period last
year. Normally, examinations an
nually increase In April, with May,
June, end July the peak months.
April showed an increase Of SIC
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
Insurance Payments :
Here Average $16O
Waterbury Ranks Fourth in Family Benefits; S4O.lO
Per Capita in Area Among Highest in Nation

Every day in 1s4i life insurance
policyholders and beneficiaries in
Connecticut were paid $751;, 1858, or
total Of $e6, zoe, 900 for the year
and $38.73 for every man, woman
and child, according to special
compilation released today by the
National Underwater, weekly in
surance newspaper. Connecticut
ranked 18th in life insurance pay
ments among all states.
In the Bridgeport-New' Haven
Waterbury area, including Fairfield
and New Haven counties, life in
surance payments amounted to
$4,000, 900 in 1941, or $40.T0 per
capita, compared to 1913, the per
capita average In the 20 large in
dustrial areas In the United States
and S2l.46 per capita for the entire
country. These payments are equal
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
Is KILLED in
INCIDENT TEST

A second incident" test for air
sald wardens was held In the Over
sook section last night. The the
0retieAl bombing" was supposed to
have caused 10 fatalities, trapped i6
persons In burning buildings, and
Injured scores OF others.
Conrad CarIsrud, Of the zone stan,
reported that the test was successful,
as was one held the night before.
Reports Of the damage" were re-
Iayed to the zone center, and the
steps taken In rescue work listed.
Bombs were supposed to have struck
the railroad tracks on Thomaston
avenue and blocked the entrance TO
the H0uthmayd home.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

examinations over March 0R tina
year, but last year April recorded
1918 more examinations than
March Of 1871.
Bridgeport Is the only one Of the
four large cities where the number
Of drivers examinations given this
year even approximated the figure
for April last year. There were
026 examinations given there during
April Of this year as compared 20
848 last year.
Examinations in Hartford during
April dropped from i,620 last year
to 1874 this year; Waterbury from
512 last year to sos this year: New
Haven from 10 last year - $40
this year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
FTREMEN RESP ND
TO MINOR FIRES

An automobile owned by Domen-
lex CapoblencO, 0O3 North Main
street was damaged BY fire last
night, The FIRE was started by o
short circuit according TO flFemen OF
Engines ], z and 10, Truck 3 and the
booster pump, who were called 10
the scene,
A brush Are on Proctor street, .
mart Oe the y. 8. Housing project,
was reported yesterday,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

being given BY the Rev. James
Woods, assistant pastor Of IS. Peter
and Paul church.
A musical program Is being ar
ranged by Prof. r. r. Harmon with
Miss Helen Mcdonald as soloist. !
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
CRUELTY ALLEGED
IN DIVORCE SUIT

A divorce action has been glIed In
superior court BY Marie Hanslett
6tebbins OF Naugatuck against
Frank .. stehbing, also Of Naugas
tuck. The couple were married June
9, 1898 and the petitioner claims that
int0leFabIe cruelty started April 4.
1897. She seeks custody OK a minor
child, provision Tor its SUPPORT and
alimony.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
TEXAS DONATES LEGAL ADVICE

Austin, Tex. (UP)-University Of
Texas law students, assisted by
trained attorneys, are providing free
legal services for soldiers and sail
ors stationed in Texas. The law
school has operated a illegal aid
clinic" for persons unable to pay
for legal services for several years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

Musical Director
Joseph Sullivan win act Is toast
master.
Committees include: Banquet
Hon. Vincent A. scully, Frederick
Palom1a, Robert Coughlin, Thomas
Lawlor, Thomas p. Cassidy, Maurice
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
Civilians MAY
Have Their Own
War Decoration
BY MILTON BRONNER

(NEA Service Staff COFrespOndentJ
Washington, May Il. - When
George Washington created the
military order Of the Purple\ Heart,
he expressed q desire that some
sort Of similar honor should be
instituted for meritorious civilians.
Today, Congress Is finally getting
around to act on the First Presi-
dents suggestion.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
w ORLD w Ar
"A YEAR AGO
MAY IS, 1871

Boaivia exprOpriatss Gssmnn
airline.
Britain send RaimfeEesmaB %
Singapore.
Bulgarian troops 0coupy 0nraa.
Roosevelt appeals b. RAio -
French TO renOuneo eoElaboEa-
ton policy of Vichy.
United States takes IaAo oWB-
tody IL French ships, imeia&ing
MorMamdies
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Homes For Low
Payments

Unable 10 r.ut2 WHY not
buy? We stan have a fair
seIey tiou OF homes at low
down pas mouts.
% $500 DOWN. Brand new bun
galoW. living ruom. kitchen.
two bedrooms, dining space,
and bath with shower. RHHrva-
tiun space Iu basement Lug1t-
ed in well restricted area.
payment
previously held M higher down
go $500 DOWN: 8 room bungalow
located just outside city. with
taxes less than SIS yearly.
Convenient e. Bomber Plant.
Basement furnace. and garage.
Total price only $500.
go $500 down Buys brand new
defense homo within Walking
distance of BOMBER Plant
These homss have full iHsula-
tluu. double floors, SHADY lots.
and many other features ~
higher priced nnwC". Yet they
sell for only $4,000 Co 81. 900.
including AN interest charges.
Prepald fire insurance policy
good for 2 y.urs afso included
with each house sold. our
builders have pri1rlties fur
only few more. $50 Won had
better select one NJ these low
priced homes soon
NOTE: IMMEDIATE POSSES
sion can be given ON any .of the
homes advertised above.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

s ACRES with new house. rooms
and bath. upstairs unfinished.
sl.50O00 down. call Sunday or 10
to / week days. T.. X. Moren, cor
ner Textile and Plat Hd.. b miles
west lpsi off ll2.
NEW FOUR ROOM bungalow at
45032 Robson I'D. off Bcueville
Road. Small down payment. Elec-
tricity and water In house. Can
We 51s2S. Detroit.
FIVE ROOMS and bath. large grassy
back yard, good location. House
has three bedrooms. new furnace
and automatic water heater. To be
sold with wall to wall carpet and
gas range. Price $1,000. Must have
50 500 down. Box Lie, care Press.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Real Estate
Rooms For Rent

FURNISHED room. IA Christian
home near Normal College for two
men 20 room together. Inner spring
mattress. steam heat. Christians
preferred. No drinkers. Ypsilanti
Press Box Lila.
NICE CLEAN ROOMS Tor rent. stok.
er heat board next door. SCI Z.
Forest. Pm. 960-W
SLEEPING ROOMS or apartment.
for two or more, kitchen. private
entrance screened PORN. hot
water. ieli 5, Congress.
RoOMs-ln new home. double and
single for girls, 1878 Westmor-
land, Pm. 1850. Eve. Sat. OF sun.
SINGLE ROOM. southeast section.
Ann Arbor. for defense worker.
brkfst. laundry available. Pm. 52t0.
FOR -RENT-Room for one or two
men. Private. entrance, running
water In room. 1917 r. MCKAY St.
Saline, Michigan.
ONE LARGE Room for men, good
beds, private entrance. phone
l740-R.
. ADJOINING clean and comfortn-
BILE sleeping rooms. will sccommo-
date three OF four people. Phone
l6S5-W.
ROOM for two girls. SOC y Normal.
ROOM for two girls twin beds, in
nerspring mattresses. sos Maple.
ROOM FOR RENT for gentlemen.
on first floor. llll Grant.
ROOM for three girls, single beds.
II y. Normal.
FURNISHED clean large rooM for
men 1910 +. Cross.
SINGLE or double room for men.
Shower continuous hot water. PIT
vats home. Pm. i63-R.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

Dead or alive. Horses 1850. cattle
$500 hogs. calves she,1. according
20 rlze and conditions Tcad animal
by-pr0durts are es seufial Co our
RyternUeut war effort Call
promptly while carcass IL fresh
and sound Phone collect 20 Oar
ling b COMPANY. Detroit Vtnewo0d
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Livestock

FOR sALE-Na-e weight 1900. stts
willow Nd. Milan.
TITASKsgIyISG TURKEYS. n W.
Dletarsou. ~ miles east Of Pros
poet IA. IN GeJdes IA
? cows FOR SALE. South - Roller
stating RINK on Ec1rse I'd. $50
Park Ayr.
GOOD Refined Roam Cow Pony
Sound years. 1850 lbs $500.
Phone Ann ArHur ZJ--C3
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
XInaS Gift Suggestions

RETURNED Marnayox Radio Pho
r1cr als like new. VIII sell for
balance. GriHasu Bros. -lo W.
Michigan.
AIRCRAFT kITS-rp Comet. Meg
UN SrHrraL 90 Capitol $40 IS.
Cross So Open and 80
JS. urE CONVENIENT Lay-AWay
Plan f"- EH4r Piano purchase.
Ngsi Piano Co. zoe 2 Michigan.
GIVE NAG AZTNE~ Per Christmas.
~"rra. CLUB rates EIHFHrdson
f.llua-r. 900 ~. Michigan.
pANcISI DOLLS. Toys. dining
saItcs sold ar excl han -gI N0rtou's
% T. Cross pa -H.c
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Vile PreserVers

u your oven has become very rusty.
remove the greater part Of he rust by
rubbing with sandpaper, then wash the
area with soap and water and a little
household ammonia Rubbing with fine
steel wool will help. Rinse with clear
.EA,er aud wipe dnL
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Real Estate
Wanted To Rent

wANTED-R business girl Small
apartment Write BoN LIS care
Press
MIDDLE AGED single man desires
room iu private home with one
meal Write Box L-al care Press.
Houses For sale
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

FINE 3-room home, wired FOR
stove, extra storage space. deep
well with electric system Good
lot. well located. only $1,000,
CHOICE s room modern country
home, car garage. Well land
Bcaped.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

EXPERT CLEANING and repairing
OF oriental and domes tic rugs by
the Persian method. Sewing. bind
ing. laying and alterations. A to z
rHg services. Cleaning Of all kinds
Of upholstered furniture. Faily
RH'Ferv. Phone 274S-W.
SEE r. S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
for house plans. 2O6 n. Washing
ton. Phone 1854
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

THE ORIGINAL-C. Shauan Root.
ing and Sheet Metal Co. Flat roof
service State insurance. 5i2 w.
Cross. Phone 1858
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

NEW CARS FOR Defense workers.
Now on display 81 100 p cross
81 Hudson Sales and Service.
FOR gALE-ia22 Ford vs. IN good
condition fG7 r. Mckay 81,
Saline Mo-
1922 FORD PASSENGER coupe lots
81 extras. Phone 2125-M
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Announcements
Gard Of Thanks
Riders Wanted
Business Services offered

TYPEWRITER REPAIRING -
Typewriters and adding machines
rented or repaired Quick depend
able service. Npsi Typewriter and
supply Co. 40 Huron St. Phone
2525-W.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Earl |. freeman

100 PEARL 1854
Insurance Of all kinds in honorable
stock companies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Wanted To euv
Merchandise
Household Furnishings

FOR SALE-Man's top coat, size q
like new. $1,000. $50 Main 81
BelleNillc
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Automobiles For sale

BUSES FOR SALE
BUSES Several excellent condition,
good tires Bargain Immediate.
GRAY Court SCHOOL. Stamford Con-
nrHffrfIf 3-Es1E
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

3'7 BFSDTA Coupe Good condition
Good tires. DeLuvo model 3Is ".
lrn.. n. IL. u
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23

SHOP SOW far CHRISTMAS Cone
,lete selections o. faasfers raas-
ters shlvors. lu.cer and coffee
mlsors G.lnucI Bros, 81. 81.
Michigan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-23
Real Estate
Apartments For Rent

Appointments = UT FcWt
? ROOM furnished apt, stoker heat
Also room furnished cabin. 1856
y Huron.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16
WARMING:
From an Expert

Recognized as an expert in avia-
ton, Maj. Alexander P. de Sever.
sky, airp1ane designer and military
analyst, has given the United Ma
tons a stern warning on the impor.
lance of gaining air superiority be-
fore attempting the opening of a
second land front to relieve Nazi
pressure on the Russians.
On nationwide radio hookup,
which had as it's forum topic the
possibility of a land and sea inva-
sion of Europe, the former Russian
army official declared that it was
opinion that a costly mass invasion
would not get the desired results un-
less the Germans mastery of the
air was first disposed Of.
1--WE have no alternative but to
concentrate upon an about aerial
offensive against Germany proper
In that way we offer true relief
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16

And It's Vows

It didn't make much difference to
motorists, but gasoline went up 21z
cents gallon along the East coast.
Main trouble was that you couldn't
get much gas in that area anyway.
Reports reaching the 81 states
where gas is still unrationed said
that thousands of motorists were be-
ing turned away from empty gas sta
tons in the East.
1t was also generally believed that
gas rationing might be the formula
for the rest of the nation If the
rubber salvage drive didn't bring
enough of this vital scrap. After
$4,000 tons of it had been collected
in the originally scheduled period
the drive was extended ten days.
Secretary Ickes, on leaving the
White House one day, rolled up
heavy rubber mat from the floor of
this important building and carted
it to scrap depot.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16
LEND LEASE:
In Reverse

For months now the United States
has been on the lending" and
leasing" end of the broad pro-
gram set up to aid it's allies with
war materials. But now the war
department reports that in effect the
situation is reversed in the case Of
some army forces in countries
where they are located.
This means that the lend-lease
program has been expanded to per-
init barter for the acquisition of
services, facilities, equipment and
supplies in these foreign lands. In
stead of making purchases for these
needed products through regular
foreign retail channels, army Of
f1cials will deal directly with the
foreign governments themselves.
The government concerned will
then obtain what the army needs
and a balance will be struck against
such materials as that nation may
be obtaining from the United States.
They will be given credit against
their lease-lend account with United
States and such arrangement will
bring about more equitable dis
tribution of the cost of war among
the various United Nations.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16
Weekly News maj
Naz Drive for Russia and Egypt Takes Spoh From Pacific Battle

to Russia because we help to disarm
Germany by smashing it's industry,
transport and fuel supplies, disor-
ganizing and demoralizing the en-
emy," said the major.
Aligned with Seversky was Will
liam B. Ziff, military expert, who
pointed out that failure of the Brit
ish to invade Norway and the recent
blasting the Japs took at Midway
were examples of what Britain and
America would face If they tried an
invasion without first getting con-
troll of the air.
On the other side of the debate
were Brig. Gen. Henry J. Reilly and
Wythe Williams, author and radio
commentator. Their point of view
was that while planes were vitality
important in any invasion attempt,
the invasion of Germany by land
would most surely have to be made
If the Nazi war machine was to be
broken up.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16
ALEUTIAN FOG:
Lifts q Bit

Navy censorship and the dense fog
that hangs over the far tip of the
Jap-invaded Aleutian island chain,
lifted alike to disclose that the U. S.
naval air forces had been busy.
A navy communique reported that
our aircraft returned safely" after
five new raids on Kiska and Agat-
tn. A Jap force of three transports
and their escorting vessels were in
f1icted with undetermined damage
off Agattu and four attacks were
made on the Japs at Kiska.
But the best news from that area
was the announcement that on indie
pendence day u. S. submarines sent
three Jap destroyers to the bottom
and left fourth severely damaged.
The cOmmunique reporting these
sinkings said that three destroyers
were fired upon near the Jap-occu-
pied island of Kiska and the other
one near Agattu island.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16

APPLlCATlON-In Mount Glenn
ems, Mich, a man wrote to his ra-
tlonlng board asking permission to
ouy new car because he was en-.
gagged in war work. His name? Ed
sci Ford. president of Ford Motor
company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Roosevelts
close friend and adviser, Harry Hop
klns, and Louise Macy are to be
married in the White House on July
81, it was announced at press con-
ference held by Mrs. Eleanor Roose-
welt in Washington.
LIQUIDATION - Five hundred
seven Axis-controlled or owned h,,si.
ness concerns in the u. S. have
been iquidated as the government
continues its campaign to drive ont
all financial and commercial fifth
colunnists.
HELlUM-From Amarillo, Texas.
came word that U. S. helium nro.
auction would be greatly increased
by expansion of output there as well
as the building of a new helium
plant at an unannounced location
elsewhere in the u. S.
UNUSUAL - AS authorities of
French Guiana began preparations
for military registration, report
from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. said
that unusual military prepara-
lions" were taking place in the col
ony.
SHUN-Squabbles that interfere
with war materials production
should be Stunned by labor. said
Lieut.. Gen. Brehon B. Somerver
army chief of supply, as he adj.
dressed luncheon of AFL and cJO
labor leaders in Detroit. 1--WE all
belong to the same union," he said
"the Union of the United States
Of America :"
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16
SUBMARINES:
Pacific Too?

While Washington officials had an
nounced that conveys were being
used to protect shipping in Amer
ica's Atlantic coastal areas, threat
appeared in a new sector.
This came in the form of dispatch
from Santiago, Chile, which dis
closed that the Chilean ministry of
the navy and the Pan-American
Grace Always were checking re-
ports that submarines had been OBJ
served in the Pacific.
Spokesman for the navy ministry
were at first unable to confirm the
report that the captain of Chilean
ship had sighted a sub but five miles
off Punta Tetas near Antofogasta.
There was also the report that
pilots Of a northbound plane had
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1942-07-16

When the Nazis finally drove the
Russian defenders out of gallant
Sevastopol, they succeeded in open
ing the second claw of giant pin
GERS movement which had for it's
other base the Kharkov foothold.
But success in Sevastopol was diff
ficult to obtain. Even the Nazis adj
mitted that. For n days every
thing the Nazis had was blasted
against the besieged naval base.
The Red navy had to retire from it
to less secure bases in the Black
sea. Still the Nazi bombers came.
Finally the last Russian foothold in
the Crimea fell and Hitler had
gained an important wedge in his
drive toward the oil fields Of the
Caucasus.
Not only did they open up to this
rich prize, but the fall of Sevastopol
meant that more men could now be
diverted to the fighting around Khar-
kov.
But before the Nazis had a chance
to rest and to realign themselves,
cagey Russian Marshal Semeon
Timoshenko struck savagely at them
and regained several villages. The
Nazis in turn had their eye on the
Don river and would not be stopped
until this objective was won. AL
though another front was opening
to the northwest of Moscow, the bat
tie of Kursk-Kharkov was viewed
generally as the scene of Hitler's all
out 1912 offensive. For this was
what he needed most Of all-oil.,