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Evening star., 1942-09-12
Visitor to War Prisons Hopes
To Aid Those Held by Jops
Cotton Estimates
otol Coptives at
About 5000, 900

The plight of more than 5000 900
men who are prisoners of war
throughout the world was discussed
here yesterday by F. T. Cotton. who
has visited many of the camps
where these men live.
Mr.. Cotton is associated with the
War Prisoners Aid Committee of
the YMCA and had visited prison
camps in all parts of Europe prior
to our entry in the war.
He estimates that there were
6,000,0 900 men in these detention
camps before the start of the sum-
mer campaign. About 95 per cent
OF these men are soldiers of the
United Nations, he believes.
Confers Here on Fund.
His visits to the European prison
camps were made on behalf of the
Prisoners Aid Committee. He came
to Washington to confer with off,
cials Of the Community War Fund.
That organization has budgeted
$l4258 in its coming drive as a con-
tribution to the committee.
Germans are treating prisoners of
war decently, Mr. Cotton said. but
these soldiers lead a wretched life
The effort of his committee is di-
rected toward making prison life
bearable.
The committee buys sports equip
ment, material for workshops. musi-
cal instruments, books and paws the
salaries OF workers from neutral ma
tions to organize group activities in
the prison camps.
In the 81 $4,000 which the COM
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Cartridge Workers
Vote Return 10 Job
After AFL Order
Four-Doy Strike Ends;
WPB to Hear Issues
In Dispute Sept. II
~ the Associated Press.

ALTON, Ill, Sept. l2.-Employes
whose four-day strike virtually
stopped production at the Western
Cartridge Co.'S huge East Alton
plant, returned to their jobs today
in accordance with a blunt back
to-work order from AFL President
William Green.
Several thousand strikers last
night ratified return -to-work
agreement reached by company rep
resentative and union officials.
Fred Olds, AFT1 organizer, called
the meeting following a warning
from Mr.. Green in Washington that
because the plant was engaged in
vital war production work, the union
charter of the AFL Chemical Work
ers' local might be revoked unless
the strikers return to their jobs
without delay.
Green Hits Anti Union Tactics,
Mr.. Green said he was confident
the War Labor Board would come
to a just decision if the case was
submitted in an orderly manner.
At the same time, he held the COM
pany directly responsible for this
strike" because of its arbitrary
anti-union tactics."s
The WLB will open hearings on
the dispute September 81, in Wash
ington.
Francis Bunny, the unions local
president over whom the strike was
ptecipitated, will not return to work
Mr.. Bunny was suspended June 10
for allegedly entering a restricted
area of the plant. The War De-
partment, after investigation, or
dered him reinstated, but the COM
pany agreed only to put him on
suspended status subject to action
by the companys disciplinary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Bunzy's status will be that of
q suspended employe until the WLB
hears the dispute.
Other Union Demands.
Union demands which will be
heard by the WLB include these:
That the company agreed to an
NLRB election and that it be held
as soon as possible to determine who
shall represent employees as a bar
gaining agent.
That all employees working on an
hourly basis be given pay increases
of % cents an hour.
The company has agreed to extend
the union contract another 80 DAYS
pending negotiations for new one.
The contract had expired August /.
Adit. Gen. Leo M. Boyle said -
companies of the Illinois Reserve
Militia ordered modified as pre-
cautionary measure would be dis
missed.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
s. Liberty Ships
Launched in August
5et Record Pace
Average Time on Vessels
Cut From 24l.3 to
82.89 Doys

Rear Admiral Howard l.. vickery
vice chairman OF the Maritime Com
mission, announced today that Lib
erty ships, backbone OF Americas
great merchant shipbuilding pro-
gram, are now being built at the
fastest rate in the history of ship
building. He disclosed the complete
record of August production.
The 10 shipyards now producing
Liberty ships turned out 56 vessels
of 10000 tons each during August
and completed them in the average
time of 8289 days per ship from
keel laying to delivery into service.
When the contracts for the ships
were let, Admiral Vickery pointed
out, it was estimated that los days
would be required to build each ship.
Each month the shipbuilders have
displayed increasing speed and the
national average now Is better than
the best records of comparable ship
construction in the last war, Ad-
miral Vickery said.
The August average showed
marked improvement over July av-
erage Of 1884 days for the 50 Liberty
ships delivered in that month. In
January the average time per chip
was 241.3 days.
The Oregon Shipbuilding Corp,
Portland. Greg, a Henry J. Kaiser
yard which has been setting the pace
for Liberty ships, again led with an
Evening star., 1942-09-12
War Prisoner Censorship
Office Shifted 10 New York
By the Associated Press.


Byron Price, director of censor
ship, announced yesterday that CEN
sorship of mail to and from prison
ers of war and tnterned or detained
civilians had been transferred from
Chicago to New York
Mr.. Price said letters sent to
such persons should bear the nota-
ton on the envelope, "Via New
York, New York" and added that
the change in location would not
delay censorship of prisoner of war
correspondence.
At the same time, Mr.. Price S
office emphasized that until the
enemy off1cially identified an indi-
vidual and so informed the United
States, it was not possible to send
prisoner of war letters to persons
held by the enemy
Once the United States is notified
that a prisoner of war or civilian
Is interned, the next of kin Is in
formed and proper instructions,
together with the mailing address,
are furnished.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
District 0PA Offices
Planned Here and In
IS Cities in East
Observation-Disclosures Aim
Is TO Help Regions
Businessmen
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA de-
Capitalization of Region II of the
Once of Price Administration by
establishing numerous district Of
fees was announced yesterday as an
aid to businessmen who in some
cases in the past have had to travel
long distances to State or regional
offices for advice.
Regional Director Sylvan L. Joseph
said that by October / district Of
fees would be set up in Ia cities of
the region which comprises New
York, New Jersey. Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Delaware and the Dis
trict of Columbia
Personnel Shifted.
Personnel from both State and
regional Offices is being shifted to
the district branches, Mr.. Joseph
said, but there will be no major
change in the lines of authority as
between the various State Offices
and the regional headquarters.
In general-Mr. Joseph said legal
and price work of district Offices
would flow to the regional Office
while the work of local war price
and ration boards would 60 to the
State offices.
AS an example of what was in
tended by the decentralization, Mr..
Joseph explained that businessman
in Western Pennsylvania who re-
quired an Interpretation of a price
schedule might inquire at his district
office which would carry the query
to the regional office rather
than through the State office and
hence speed up the administration
in general
d. c. Office to Serve.
State directors will continue to
function and will be the direct rep
resentatives of the regional offices.
he said, adding it was planned to
give added responsibility to State
directors in settlement or adjust
ment of disputes.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

an airfield and a number of trucks.
The airmen said they encountered
heavy anti-aircraft fire but no op-
position in the air.
Buna is the supply base for the
japanese forces moving against Port
Moresby.
Allied bombing units also attacked
a building and a small vessel on
Teoen CTeun) Island northeast of
Timor, but results of the raid could
not be observed, the communioue
said. 1t was the first reported at
tack on this island.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

average of so,2 days for building the
9 boats delivered in August. Cali
fornia Shipbnilding Corp, Whining
ton, Calf, of Bechtel-McCone Co,
was second with an average OF 61.3
days for IL ships. Bethlehem Fair
field Shipyard. Inc, of Baltimore
was third with 6l.7 days for Q ships.
The number Of Liberty ships de-
livered each month since Pearl Har-
Dor follows: December, ., January,
3: February, IL; March. is: April,
26; May. 8; June, 81; July, 50, and
August, 56.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

ing from the mountain fighting, said
the Japanese taking part in The
drive there were big men, some
nearly feet, well-built and cum
ming"
Jap Position Bombed.
Allied air units continued to sup
port the ground troops, the COM
munique said, indicating that bomb
ing and strafing flights had been
carried out against the Japanese
positions. In addition, Allied bomb
ers raided the Buna area twice, de-
stroying three grounded aircraft on
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Australia
Continued From First Page.)

Moresby. the vital Allied base on
the southern coast of New Guinea.
The positions of the opposing
forces apparently remained the
same as on the previous day when
bitter fighting was reported south
of Efogi, on the south slope of the
mountains.
There was no disposition here,
however, to assume that the Japa-
nese definitely had been stopped in
their drive on Port Moresby. The
terse announcement that no fur
ther advances had been made was
taken rather to indicate that both
sides were regrouping their forces
for a continuation of the important
battle.
The Allied base is defended by a
sizeable garrison and 1t was assumed
the japanese were massing all avail
able strength for the attck.
One wounded Australian, return
Evening star., 1942-09-12

mittee is seeking to raise by ma
tional subscription is a large item
to be used in Japanese prison camps
where Americans are held-provided
arrangements can be made to help
these men.
Sometimes, when you see what
men in prison camps do with the
little equipment which is placed at
their disposal, you don't know
whether to laugh or cry said Mr..
Cotton.
Il hope that the Japanese military
will let us help our men in prison
camps. 1t is terrible life, to be in
the hands Of your enemies"
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Mexico Bons Certoin
Forms of Combine
B, the Associated Press,

~ INV ASSOtIAbeN PreSs.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. i2.-The
government yesterday prohibited
certain forms of gambling in a de-
cree which explained the action was
taken to prevent enemy agents from
using gaming rooms to obtain secret
war information.
Exceptions were made for the
national lottery, raffies by stores
and newspapers and horse racing in
which bettors are now required to
obtain special government authori-
zation TO participate.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
You May be the Proud Owner
OF Truly uPerb Persian Herman Rug
and enjoy its rare beauty its nnquestioned
lAxnrionness for many, many tororrops

You feel like q veritobIe queen as
you walk grondly over its deep, rich
surface, every footstep cushioned ST.
lentIy, luxuriousIy. Picture, if you
will, the fascination thot lies in the
intricate patterns the glowing,
exotic beauty Of oriental coIorinqs.
Yes, picture too the shmmerino
h'ehIIghts that pIoy across it's sur
Evening star., 1942-09-12

foce no matter what Iiqht shines
upon it. Here, now, for your i'm
mediate enjoyment and pride of
ownership is indeed rore collection
of Persian Sorouks-eoch one CON-
pletely individuol l-never to be dupIi-
eoted. Choose yours now-some
fortunate few may indeed choose
more than one-from this group:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
SERIAL STORY
 FRANTIC WEEKEND .sxs. I BY BYEDMUNDFANcoTT Sss .sssSs s
copYRioHT. toA@ MIA SERVICE, ING.

Peggy was 6 his side, her arm snugiy through his. wouldn't 1t De tragic if we didn't learn all we can from him? He was telling me ali his experiences on the stage only this afternoon, and really, with his background-l"
 Fay caught the spirit of the ruse and entered in. T don't see how Baldy can refuse us, especially since it's all in fun"
 Baldy was warming perceptibly and the others were interested in Peggy's wheeling. Only Myra looked her suspicion. Only Myra favorite swear word to know what shenanlgans that youngster Is up to-" she muttered to herself "Whatever 1t is, we'll probably all find our lives upside down before this nights over."
 (To Be C0ntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05

lcrdlnary conversation.
 It would have been better had Michael worked as fast as she did herself, but that couldn't be helped. Perhaps he was really in love and that always slowed things up, reflected Peggy.
 At dinner Fay had told the rest of the company about Michaels Idea and they had all received 1t with enthusiasm except Baldy, who interrupted at every vital point with grunt that registered disgust.
 Peggy perceived his general frame of mind and whispered to Ferdy, who oblieingly speeded up the replenishment of Baldy's glass, and shortly the grlnts became less non-cooperative.
 "You see,' said Fay, i've could easily get a group together for rehearsal and if the show went well we should have the satisfac- ton of doing war work and doing what we wanted to do at the same time."
 Concert Partyw said Baldy. Concert Partyl" What does this country want concert parties or dollars, good American dollars? With these contracts I got for you, you could make enough American exchange for this country to pay for a couple of Spitfires. Now there's war work for you. There's some real war work, bringing in the dough! The soldiers can sing to themselves, they're singing all the time, ain't they? Got nothing else to do with their time. What do they want-a three-figure dame wasting her talent on them when 1t could be bringing in dough to buy stuff for them to fight with? That's a real job, that is."
 Both soldiers sprung to Pays de- fense with such 8 tongue flashing that even the irrepressible Badly couldn't bear up under 1t. He re- tired to neutral corner to nurse wounded feelings and a fresh drink, but Myra, Ferdy, Fay and Ferdy's aunt entered the ring, giving Baldy lecture on the morale boosting importance of good entertainment for soldiers that left him with no defense save sputtering.
 Looking about for escape, he thought he saw 1t in Peggy's mis- chievous wink. After all," she said, there is something in what Baldy says-even though I'd love the Concert Party idea because it looks like a grand chance for me-"
 Peggy, looked prettily petulant wondering if her latest strategy was having it's effect on the cor- nered snowman, or if he was too miserable to be influenced by any thing less subtle than a falling safe.
 But Baldy, darling" her &C., cent on the second word might have been gibe or genuine friend loiness. "Baldy, do be sweet and play sort of game with us."
 Myra cooked her head suspi- ciously but Peggy rushed on be- fore her sister could intervene.
 "Just for tonight, let's pretend we are going to stage Concert Party. After all, we may none of us-except Fay, if she like-have another chance to meet a clever New York producer like Baldy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
HEALTH DIRECTOR GUEST OF SCOUTS

William Lawrence of New York city, assistant director of health and safety for the national Boy Scout council, will give a talk on emergency service at a training meeting of Boy Scout messenger supervisors, to be held tomorrow night at 7:30 at the Scout house of the First Congregational church. The meeting is one of a series planned by the local Boy Scout council to train men a. super visors for the messenger service needed by the Civilian Defense council Boy Scouts of the city will be trained as messengers as soon as the supervisors course is com- pleted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
sERlAL sToRY
CONCERT PARTY CHAPTER XVII

Nyra, unaware of peggy's latest
 ekinations, was enjoying herself Mo foas than Ferdy as the two of
 em stunned on the wharf, their wim suits steaming in the warmth 4lter e ieisurely dip.
 Eerly thanked his pampering
 aEs all over again, as he had oc-
 aion to do several times year, aK Myra's friendship. Surfeited Nith women who overworked their harrns and traded on allure, he Felt Myra to be the one female n all his broad and sometimes
 troublesome acquaintance who ouid be relied upon never to in- Fa1de beyond friendship upon his happy inclination towards bach &ordom. .
 ''1gice child, that kid sister of yours" said Ferdy.
 roo much like an electric eel For my comfort said Myra. T have a feeling that I can never be sure she isn't up to some mischief, some way or other"
 vitality, that's her strong point. I'd like to paint her." Ferdy paused as If seeing her posed upon his studio throne for a portrait. "No, there's thsG touch of Vivien xeighishness ysbout her face and eyes. It's betm overdone. When is your brother going back7"
 Tie finishes his leave next week."
 Good face. Strong: I'd like to get Q sketch of him in battle dress. Might be a good subject for the next exhibition"
 @f1e is tops," said Myra who had e very deep affection for Michael and admiration for his strength of character.
 @kze seems to be attracted by Fay" continued Ferdy. So is Nigel"
 T wouldn't be too sure about Nigel" said Myra.
 There's something about this place that gets them. Maybe it's the sun--maybe the altitude"
 Myra snorted. Reaction from long isolation in military camps"
 Eerdy shut his eyes and felt the warm sun on his body. It was dificult. to tell his age from his expression. The sandy hair, the sandy mist of freckles on his face, and the wrinkles of humor around his eyes lent an illusion of peren- nial youth.
 Our friend Badly is quite a specimen, isn't he?" observed Myra.
 ''Not bad in his way" replied Eerdy drowsily. "A week up here and he might become human"
 .7e said he'd go mad, but I sup pose there's not much difference"
 F'0rdy grinned. we really must rescue Fay from him. We'll mix things tonight. Keep him away from her, cut in whenever he be- gins to talk"
 mat evening was even more serene than the previous one. After the hot day. coolness drifted up from the lake, the trees and over the hills the moon, already a little larger, cast a pale glow over the xarxentianS.
 There was a mellowness of mood over the party. The easy tiredness that comes with sunshine and bathing and walking had re- faxed everyone. Everyone except Haldy and Peggy. Baldy had had an afternoon of unbroken sleep aided by three Tom Collinses and he was full of restlessness.
 Peggy seemed just as full of spir- Ags and energy as she had been all day. Nothing seemed to dampen her. Her plans had not gone as yell as they might have done. She had steered Nigel to the view where she expected to find her brother and Fay. They had even- tually found them, but not nearly as close to one another as Peggy would have liked. They were sit- ling on rock at the top of a hill, Apparently engaged in a quite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
w o RID w A R A YEAR AGO
 MAY 5, 1941
Rv limited Press.

(By United PreSs) Roosevelt orders StimsOn to increase heavy bomber production. Freyburg appointed comman- der-in-ch Of Crete forces. ~ Maxi planes bomb Crete heav- lily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05

2. w he n an A m y m a n, speaks of get- ting his "ja- m o k e." does that mean he is going to catch itO froNna hic nf-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05

ficer, or draw some article of cloth ing, or get something to drink?
 3 What country is proposing to beat the United States to mobiliza- tion of civilian manpower?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05

mat evening was even more seeene than the previous one. After the hot day, coolness drifted up from the lake, the trees and over the hills the moon, already a little larger, cast a pale glow over the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
} WAR QUIZ

\ These crossed anchors obvi-
 As ously indicate the wearer be- longs to the Navy. What is his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
Redpportion,
MEA Asks State

LANSING. May 27.-Michigan
Education Association officials
announced today they have de-
eided 10 align themselves with
Detroiters in forcing reapportion-
ment of the Legislature. which is
now dominated by rural groups.
The decision included approval
OF a public relations program on
behalf of proposed self-executing
amendment requiring reapportion-
ment. Petitions will be circulated
TO force placing the question on
the November ballot
Although the constitution re-
quires reapportionment of law
makers every 10 years on pop
ulation basis. the Legislature has
ignored the mandate. Representa-
tives are chosen on the basis Of
the 1920 census.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
SeIfridge Field Band
In MI. Clemens Fete

MT. CLEMENS. May 27.-Self-
ridge Field will dominate Mt.
Clemens Memorial Day observ-
ances Saturday with its band and
two squadrons leading the parade
and Mai William Ingram of the
air base delivering the annual
Decoration Day address from the
public library steps.
The traditional appearance Of
William Dubay 9S. Macomb
County's oldest Civil War veteran.
will be prohibited by Ill health,
his physician reported today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
What many Doctors do for l,

What many Doctors do For IL
when etress stomach acid esusss Gas, sour stomach
hssrburn. doctors prsscrtbs the fastest aciins
medicines known for Umptomlue relisf-medrines
lire thors IN Bell Tabled, Try Bell yoorssN
nrtt sign ~ distress They peursite acid relieVs
gas. sad bring comfort very quiekly-yet are no
laIstivei Only Sc o. drug stores. II your v.ry drst
trisl DOESN'T prove Belans better return bottle 70
and set double your monsy bach
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
END OF STOCKS

This years celebration should
use up the stocks entirely. officials
said. Fireworks manufacture will
be allowed TO continue. but no ma
terials essential TO the war effort
will be available. I
The amended regulations will
allow manufacture and sales of
firecrackers not more than 5
inches long. of torpedoes contain
ing less than 5grains of explosives.
and of all other works within
specified size limitations.
Not more than 10 pounds Of
fireworks can be purchased with
out a federal license, which will
be issued only 10 dealers and
recognized patriotic groups. Sayers
said. Licenses already issued total
100000.
Sayers emphasized that "the
federal regulations do not give
persons authority 10 manufacture,
sell. purchase or use fireworks in
areas where such actions are pro-
hibited by other laws or other
regulations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
Gas on Stomach

ADVERTIsEMENT
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-27
No '4th' Displays
Here dsU. ).
Cuts Fireworks

WASHINGTON, May 27 tUP).
The bureau of mines decided to-
day to allow limited firework sales
while the supply lasts, but therell
be no giant crackers and rockets
OF the super-duper variety for
americas first wartime July 4 in
"a years.
(The sale OF fireworks in De-
troit was banned years ago.
Great quantities, however. have
been "bootlegged" here from
Ohio and other states where
they were permitted. The bureau
OF mines ruling will outlaw the
larger acknowledgements
displays here also.)
DR.. r. r. Sayers, director Of the
bureau of administering the Ex-
plosives Control Act, announced
that an earlier ban on sales Of
virtually all fireworks has been
modified to dispose of stocks on
hand.