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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25

Dispatches emphasized that the Germans were making determined effort to encirole and capture Rcs-s tov, but said that the Red air force repeatedly had broken up "frenzieo" enemy attacks by mechanized forces, parachute troops and infantry.
 New Battle Cry
 Russian troops were shouting a new battle cry:
 we shall die, but not retreat"
 They were getting support from their own air arm which, with a small squadron of dive bomberS and assault planes, had. in two sort ies. knocked out 50 German tanks and ITO ammunition and troop transports. The Red air fighters the same day downed 32 Messerschmitt fighters. Ten days ago the Russians permitted disclosure that American Bceing and Douglas bombers were aiding the fighting in the south. More are arriving daily.
 The Luftwaffe was said to be op- erating in compact groups i.l their effort to disorganize the SoVi.-t rear by raids on large populated noints where the Red Army forces might be massing men or equipment. Al least one Messerschmitt fighter was accompanying each JunkerS bomber or transport.
 In counter attacks the Soviet air force pounded the front line Ger man air fields where the Nazis have concentrated large mlts oI Jrans- ports and bombers.
 German resistance before Vor- onezh has stiffened with the arrival of infantry, tank and artillery rein forcements, the newspaper Red Stars correspondent reported.
 The enemy, thus strengthened counter attacked behind intensified artillery and mortar fire and aeria bombing, but were beaten of, Ret Star said.
 An especially fierce struggle pro gressed on the Don crossings as thG Nazis erected bridge after bridge only to have them destroyed by the accurate bombing of Soviet airmer and fire of Soviet artillery.
 Their own er-attacks hAvsnA failed, the Germans wee repoftec digging in with reinfo4 cements ot anti-tank artillery in hope of stem, ming the Soviet counter offensive al tire Don, the reports Salu
 The defenders of Rostov were Sais to be laying carpet of dead Ger mans and wrecked tanks across the road to the Caucasus.
 The noon communique, as had one issued last night, ignored Adoli Hitler's day-old claims that Rostov had been stormed and captured.
 Front-line dispatches to the So- viet army newspaper Red Star called the whole southern front
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Mayor
Mayor Mayor Scully Extends Greetings Of Waterbury To Many Delegates
Chief Executive of City Presented By State COm-
 mander GiOrdanO

Greetings from Waterbury's chief executive, Mayor Vincent A. Scully were formally extended this morn ing to delegates to the eighth an nual convention of the Connecticut Departmen Italian American World War Veterans meeting in F1orio Post headquarters on Bank street. The mayor commented on the seriousness of the current war and the necessity of an all-out ef- fort to achieve victory. His honor paid tribute to members of Florio Post for cooperation in local de- fense activities, recalled their out standing part in the war of 19l7- IS and voiced the wish that their present convention would prove an- other bright successful chapter in the history of the organization.
 Delegates from all sections of the state arrived here last evening and early today for the convention re- garded seriously as one of the most important since the formation of the state department in the post war days of the previous genera ton.
 Mayor Greets Delegates
 Mayor Scully was presented to the delegates of the joint session of the state department and its aux Hilary by State Commander Michael Giordano of Waterbury. National Commander John Caporale of New Haven, Attorney William DeLeone of Akron, Ohio, state commander of the Ohio department were num- bered among the distinguished guests of honor ill attendance this morning. Past National Commander John DePastino was also in at- tendance for the opening sessions, John Deschino of Florio Post is convention chairman. Mrs. Mary Palladini of Derby, state president, presided at the state meeting of the auxiliary units which convened in Moose Hall following the joint ses- sion.
 A number of important resolutions were slated for discussion today. Election of officers will conclude the Lnree-Qay SeSSlOH IOIHoIIOW afternoon.
 Commander John Fabbiano of Florio Post and Mrs. Edith Giorda- no, president of the local auxiliary and Eustachio Schiappa, national committeeman and treasurer of the convention committee assisted to- day in the reception of national of ficers, guests of honors and dele gates to both conventions.
 . Attending the session were a large delegation of members of the Ladies Auxiliary, headed by Mrs. Mary Paladini of Derby, state presi- dent. A dinner for Gold Star Mothers will be conducted by the
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Income Tax Payments Puzzle Members Of Congress With Many New Proposals

able income.
 2. Place a tremendous accounting burden on both employers and the treasury.
 3. Require taxpayers to put up $2,5OO, ,OOO, 900 in advance revenue payments.
 Vandenberg contended the pro g4 m would add to the burden of 2,50O,0O0 employers whose backs already are breaking under a null tiplicity of government reports" The treasury, 1t was said, would have to add 5000 to 10000 employees to ad- minister the plan.
 Treasury tax consultant Randolph Paul defended the check-off ard said it would create an additional tax liability of $l ,25O, 100000 in the 1943 calendar year by requiring tax payers to post advance revenue paymentA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
E ARE CALLED IN
 SPY TRIAL JURY

Hartford, Conn, July 25 - GU P. = U. s. MarshaDl Bernard Fitch today summoned a panel of 52 Con- necticut residents to appear in fed eral court Tuesday to be question ed as to their availability to sit as jurymen in the spy trial of the Rev Kurt E. B. Molzahn, Philadelphia Lutheran minister.
 Rev. Molzahn is the only one of five persons named i'll grand jury indictment charging espionage for Germany and Japan who has pleaded innocent. He is represented by James w. Carpenter. prominent local attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25

of the threat.
 During the raid excited Japanese anti aircraft gunnerS frequently fired at their own planes which were on routine maneuvers over the capital when the Army planes swept 1t. O
 The American planes almost Simmed the rooftops in their attack with the result that the anti aircraft guns could get only fire bursts of a few seconds.
 Bomber Caught In Raid
 I saw one American bomber caught in burst of fire. It banked steeply and dived to within 100 feet of the ground. There it pulled out without apparent damage.
 Six Japanese pursuit planes at- tempted to dive on the Army bomb- CT but it outran them and disap- peared in the direction of Japan's famous Mount Fuji.
 I saw another bomber defy the balloon barrage to fly low over the KaWasaki factory district, where it dropped heavy explosive bombs.
 According to the best estimates could obtain about 10 planes at- tackled various parts of Japan al- most simultaneously, three or four
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25

to the government as an advance on 1943 taxes. Employees will be sup piled receipts to show how much was withheld and these may be turned in with 1943 returns as credit against taxes due. If deduc-- tions surpaSs the workers eventual tax liability. refund will be made.
 Sens. Robert A. Taft, R., O., Harry F. Byrd. D., Va. and Arthur H. Van denberg, R., Mich. assailed the pro. posal as & duplication of 1942 and l943 taxes, pointing out that work CTS will be required next year to pay taxes on 1942 income, either ID a lump sum or quarterly instan- ments, while having 1943 taxes de ducted from their earnings.
 They also argued that 1t would:
 1. Have the effect of increasing tax payments by individuals to 24 per cent on the first dollar 0G tax"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
BY JOHN K. BEAL

United Press Staff COrreSOpndent)
 Washington, July 25. (UP)-Sen. Ed. c. Johnson, D., Colo, today pro- posed substitution of a plan calling for income tax payments ill monthly installments for the withholding or check-off method incorporated In the $6,27O, 100000 war revenue bill.
 The withholding plan, proposed by the treasury and approved by the House, was criticized by members of the senate finance committee dur ing the second day of hearings yes terday and Johnson conterded a monthly installment requirement. would meet most, if not all. obJec- tions raised.
 Under the House bill. employers beginning Jan. 1 will deduct five per cent from workers pay checks each pay day. the money to be paid over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
NEGRO IS KILLED
 OVER BALL GAME
Hartford Man Stabbed to Death in Argument; One
 Arrest Is Made

Hartford, Conn. July 25--(UP)- Daniel s. Richards, 35, Negro, was held on murder charge today in connection with the stabbing of Lynnbell Allen, 35, also Negro, on downtown street late last night.
 Allen died at Hartford hospital early today, and Detective Thomas Hickey said Richards and Negro woman were picked up for question ing within two hours.
 The woman, he said, was being held as a witness.
 Hickey said statements were se- cured from Richards and his com- panion. The stabbing followed an argument over baseball game, Hickey said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
Don't Delay;
 Buy It Today

Here is what your War Saw ings Stamps and Bonds will buy for the Air Corps.
 3O-cents will buy 1 message bag: $1.5O will buy 1 pair fIy- ing glOvesS
 S5 will buy first aid aerOnau- ties kit; $1s.75 will buy l winter flying jacket.
 S52 will buy 1 b0mbardSer kit; SlSO will buy 1 parachute.
 $26O will buy 1 pilot flying clothing and equipment; $3,40O wifi buy 1 aerial camera.
 eSO,OOO will buy l pursuit plane; sl50,0Oo win buy a two- engine bomber.
 SzSO,OOO will buy . four-en- zine plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
FOUND DEAD IN HOME

Middletown, Conn, July 25 - (UP)-E. Dudley Butler. 52, resi- dent manager of Putnam & Co.,, brokers, and a prominent local resident. was found dead at his home today. He died of coronary thrombosis.
 Butler. who leaves his widow and two children, was a former presi- dent of the First National Bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
ALLIED BOMBERS
 SMASH JAPANESE
Dive BOmbers, Fighter Planes Aid in Forcing
 Part of Fleet to Flee
By BRYDON TAVES United Press Staff COrresDOnGlent)

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Gen. MacArthur's Headquarters in Australia, July 25-(UP)--Allied bombers, dive -bombers and fighter planes have forced part of Japan's naval fleet at the new invasion base in New Guinea to withdraw, Gen. Douglas Macarthur announced to- day.
 Forty-five thousand pounds of high explosive and fire bombs were dropped on Coma, on the north shore of the eastern arm of New Guinea yesterday, a communique said. Direct hits were scored, big fires started and one anti-aircraft battery silenced.
 The Allied air attacks were so heavy that a number of enemy ves- sels were unable to unload their cargoes, and were forced with with draw north, under cover of Japa-
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Axis Reserves Sweep Over
 Carpet Of Their Own Dead
SOviets Admit Slight Break Into One Sector; But They Claim ROstOv Is
 Still in Their Possession
BY HENRY SHAPIRO United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

Moscow, July 25.-(UP)-Axis reserves pound< ed across carpet of dead against the defenses of Rostov and squadrons of enemy parachute troops at tempted mass raids strategic line today the Red army fought to hold the Don river line in a big battle for the Caucasus
 Soviets Admit Break Through
 Soviet dispatches acknowledged break through by the enemy in sector before Rosov and said the Ger advanced at great cost another sector but an Axis bdgehead pushed the Don river northeast of Rosov wiped out and it appeared that the Russians making an all-out fight for the south bank
 Germans Claim Both Cities
 GA German communique claimed that Rostov and Novocherkassk had been captured but admitted street fighting continued in Novocherkassk The Nazis also reported that fighting for crossing of the Don near Rostov had developed broad front and that German troops the easternmost bend of the Don 35 miles from Stangrad on the Voga)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
War Sealed Japan Is Giving Up Her Secrets
More Details of Tokyo Raid; Treatment of American Internees Japan Was Turning Anti-Christian
 While Talking With the Vatican

United Tokyo telling what since OOsed the attack the United States
 His story has been in for hours the following about 50 cabams Marques All from subject the dispatches this Belae
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BY ROBERT T. BELLAIRE United Press Staff COrrespOndenU Copyright, 1942. by United Pressl

Lourenco Marques, Portuguese East Africa July 25.- UP) - Immediately after the United States Arrys air raid Tokyo April IS the Japanese informed the United States embassy that if Tokyo were bombed again shops Clark Grew informed the State Department Washington
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25

His wrists in handcuffs. Pvt. Pres colt F. Dennett, S5, is pictured leaving the St. Louis, Mo, jail on his way to arraignment on Sedi- tion charge. Dennett, first mem- Der of Americas armed forces to be indicted for subversive activity since Ps I HarbOr, is one of 28 arrested on similar charge. He helped organize the Make Europe
 Pay War Debts Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-25
The Weather

Scattered ShOwers; Temp. Unchanged
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-08
Helen Maln1gren
 Becomes Bride

At three o'clock this afternoon Miss Helen E. Malmgren, of Center street will become the bride of Ro- bert E. Walberg of Cottage Place.
 The Rev. Einor Kron will off, ciate at the ceremony to be per- formed at his home.
 Miss Vera c. Seoeison will at- tend her cousin, who is the daugh- ter of Mrs. Alma Malmgren of this city, and c. E. Malmgren of Mid- dlebury. George Clarke will serve as best man for MT. Walberg, who is the son of MT. and Mrs. John Wal berg of Rhinebeck, N. Y.
 The bride will wear a frock of aqua crepe with high neckline and slightly flared skirt. Her matching jacket has bracelet sleeves. Her picture hat is of white straw, and her corsage will be or chids. The maid of honor will be dressed in hat and frock of pink, with 8 gardenia corsage.
 A reception will follow at the Copper Kettle. Mrs. Malgren will receive in pink crepe with white ac- cessories. Mrs. Walberg will wear powder blue with navy accessories.
 The couple will leave for an un- announced trip. For travel the bride has chosen a red and white suit, with brown accessories.
 The bride is graduate of Wilby High school, the groom of Rhine beck High school, New York.
 Upon their return they will re- side on Center street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-08
PersonaL-SOCLAL ACTIVITIES
Dickson Reilly
 Nupti0ls Today

Gladioli decorated the altar of the church of SS. Peter and Paul this morning for the wedding of Miss Edna Mae Reilly of Elliott avenue to Wesley Lawrence Dickson of Ashmun street.
 The Rev. Michael Heating united the couple at 8 o'clock. During the nuptial Mass Joseph Lezotte rendered Ave Maria"
 Miss Emily Costello attended the bride, who is the daughter of Mrs A. H. Reilly and the late MT. Reilly. William Kelly served as best man for Mir. Dickson, who is the son of MT. and Mrs. John Dickson.
 The bride wore a frock of aqua jersey with matching coat, and a hat of white pique. A yellow rose corsage completed her costume. The maid of honor was dressed in pastel pink jersey with a pink pique hat, and pink rose corsage.
 A breakfast for the immediate families followed at the Hotel Elton. Mrs. Reilly wore brown sheer crepe with white accessories. Mrs. Dick son was dressed in sage green silk crepe with white accessories.
 Upon their return from an un- anouced trip, the couple will re- side on West Main street.
 The bride is graduate of the Waterbury Catholic high school; the groom of Leavenworth high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-08

chairman of the board, lists to- tai cash reserves as of May 31, 1922, of $417,437. This includes bal ance of $3O5,934 from the million dollar opera fund campaign, the remainder of which was used to purchase the opera house, make interior improvements, provide new productions and for the legal and other costs.
 From the $417, 7,438 cash on hand, it is estimated that expenses en- tailed before the new season opens will be $292,O00, leaving an oper- ating cost margin of $125,4c7 for the actual season, which may be exceeded. (The operating deficit for the 1941-42 season was $l48,- 550.)
 In his report, however, Chairman Bliss warned:
 Tt is obvious from the financial position of the association that If a substantial deficit should result from next seasons operations there will be a serious possibility of in- terruption of the Metropolitan'S production for opera for the past half century.
 Despite the many difficult prob lens which remain to be solved and the grave uncertainties of the war years, we feel that we may ap- proach the future with measure of confidence, our objective being not merely to "save" the opera-for that implies static point of view but to continue to expand its use fitness to the city of New York and to the nation"
 In concurrent report, Edward Johnson, general manager of the opera, detects a widespread eager ness for the continuation of Metro pontan Opera" and he adds:
 If this Is so, the season of 1942- 43 will be 8 success. Only the pub lie itself can make it come true" COLUMBIA,S featured record for O August is an inspired rendition of George Gershwin's Concerto in F, with Oscar Levant as solo pianist with the New York Philharmonic Symphony under Andre Koste- lanetZ. Both soloist and conductor have a deep feeling for this master piece of symphonic jazz. The me- chanical reproduction Is excellent. It comes in an album of four 12- inch records.
 The Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn is given another hearing in a version of Dimitri Mi- tropouloS and the Minneapolis Symphony, which has more verve and fullnesS than older recordings. (Columbia, two 12-inch recordso
 The Beethoven Quartet No. g IS sEcn by the Budapest String Quar- tet in a charming performance. (Columbia, four 12-inch records)
 There is also a nostalgia presen- tation of Felix Weingartner Me- morial Album of Siegfried's Rhine Journey and Funeral March from Wagner's "Goetterdaemmerung, with late Paris Conservatory Or chestra. Needless to say, 1t is a fine performance. (Columbia, two 12-inch records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-08
Couple United
 At St. Lucys

At nine o'clock this morning Miss Rose M. Paulella, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Paulella of Wood street became the bride of Sergeant John Kasabucki, son of MT. and Mrs. An- thony Kasabucki of Southington.
 The Rev. Feix Scoglio performed the ceremony at St. Lucy's church in the presence of guests from Southington, Maryland, New Haven and this city.
 The bride was attended by her niece, Miss Betty Orlando, as maid of honor. Angelo Stance served as best man.
 Given in marriage by her brother, James Paulella, the bride wore a re- dingote gown of white satin over lace, with a sweetheart neckline, and long train. A crown of net edged with satin held her full length veil of illusion. She carried white roses with orchids.
 The blue taffeta gown of the maid of honor had three quarter length sleeves, and a sweetheart neckline. I AA4h AOoCDuSlo lAl1llALlcN 1lCl pdlC U4uC bonnet. She carried a Colonial bou- quet of pink roses.
 A reception followed at the home of the bride. Mrs. Paulella was dressed in black lace with a red rose corsage. Mrs. Kasabucki wore flow cred crepe with 8 corsage of red roses.
 The couple left for trip to New York, and Maryland. For travel the bride wore navy blue ensemble with white accessories.
 Sergeant Kasabucki is stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-08
Sveeney-Emerson Nuptials At Sacred Heart Church

In floral setting of palms and gladiolii which banked the altar of the Sacred Heart Church Miss Eliz- abeth Emerson of East Main street exchanged her nuptial VOWS with Irving E. Sweeney of Middlebury.
 The Reverend Henry Quinn unit ed tha couple at nine o'clock in the presence of guests from New York, Naugatuck and this city. During the nuptial Mass Mrs. Thomas Lezotte sang Ave Maria"
 The bride, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Emerson, was attended by her sister, Mrs. Willis E. Harvey. The groom, the son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Sweeney, had as his bestman, Lieutenant William Bendokas of Manchester, N. H.
 Escorted to the altar by her fath- CT, the bride wore gown of white ninon with rosepoint lace, fashioned with sweetheart neckline, long sleeves, and full train. A Juliet
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now. Her face showed unmis- takable signs of the smudges she had accumulated during her long walk.
 This Penny thought as she studied the troubled, weary ex- pression on her face, must be the way jobless girls look after 8 hard day of fruitlesS search for employ ment.
 Should she take the job?
 Here, Penny realized, was a golden opportunity to pierce be- low the surface of Kirktown, to find out for herself what had caused such deterioration. She ad- justed her hair and brushed a fleck of soot from her nose. She wanted to make good impress sion on "the boss"
 In moment he hustled out of his kitchen, rotund, excited lit- tie man. He appraised her swiftly, nodded, "All right" he said, you start tomorrow"
 So Penny Kirk, who used to oACCp NA1UAA AAOOAl, oIthA ICb 1lCl III oO days work at Pietro's Restaurant at o'clock the next morning.
 Good morning, honey" her friend of yesterday greeted. My names Midge Carter. Whats yours"
 Penny Kellogg" the heiress to the Kirk millions responded, glancing swiftly at the row of breakfast foods on the back counter. Thanks for the boost, Midge."
 Think nothing of 1t, kid. You didn't need any help. Old Pietro can spot a good waitress the min ute he sees one" Midge studied Penny's trim figure. "Ill bet you've worked in a lot better beaneries than this one," she con- plimented.
 Penny wondered what Midge would say if she knew that her hands had never before lifted a dish. She wondered, too, what her friends would say if they could see her in the white trimmed green uniform, a triangular cap perched saucily on her soft curls. She smiled as she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror.
 Come on, Penny. There's work to be done,' called Midge. "The next turn starts soon."
 A turn, Penny learned, was the shift worked by the men in the mill. From the restaurant window, she could see steel workers crossing over the foot bridge on their way to work.
 Penny swung easily into the routine of the restaurant. From Midge she learned to take her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-08
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cap of rosepoint lace held her fin gertip veil. She carried white gla- diolli.
 The pale blue dotted swiss gown of the matron of honor had fit ted bodice with short sleeves, and a bouffant skirt. She wore a halo hat of tulle with a matching shoulder veil, and carried pink gladiolii.
 A reception followed at the Cop per Kettle. Mrs. Emerson received in an ensemble of pale blue jersey with British Tan accessories, and 8 corsage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Sweeney wore Magnolia crepe cos- tune with black accessories, and an orchid corsage.
 The couple left for an unannounc- ed trip. For travel the bride chose frock of chartruese crepe with brown accessories. Upon their return MT. and Mrs. Sweeney will reside in Middlebury.
 The bride is a graduate of the Sa- cred Heart High School. The groom an alumnus of Crosby High School is associated with the Scovill Mfg. Company.