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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

Speakes Thru BlackOut
 The Naugatuo:; Woman's Club members and their husbands were surprised with a blackout Monday night in the hall of the Salem Luth- eran Church, but the hall was quick ly conditioned so the speaker pro- ceeded uninterrupted.
 The curtains on the stage were drawn closly together and the lights in the hall were extinguished while the lights on the stage were left lighted. Tn this way the speaker could be seen and yet no light pene- trated to the outside to violate blackout regulations.
 MT. Riess spoke on, Total War Means Total Espionage" In his talk, he said espionage means getting in- formation. He explained in the last war the spy service was made up of comparatively few people whose only interest was in getting military information. Under total espionage, as practiced by the Axis countries, every citizen is made an espionage agent, His reports contain appar- ently unimportant items but taken as whole give a complete picture of country, its activities and the size of its armed force.
 MT. Riess said in the German system, millions of people were nec- eSsary to carry out the work. Key men were Sert to this and other countries to jon various German ;roups ana gather information. Threats such as harm to relatives D Germany were used or these who did not cooperate.
 MT, RieSS said in March he print ed story of the possibility of iaboteurs being lanGed here and .3as accused Of indulging in flights
 imagination. He added in June
 ven men landed by the method
 Q outlined, and if seven were land d there is possibility more may nave been.
 The speaker was introduced by Mrs. John J. Wrinn, chairman of the program committee. Mrs. Cliff ford A. Teeple, president. conducted the business meeting and Mrs. Asa L. Fuller, vice-president, read the collect. Rev. William F. Frendberg, pastor, welcomed the club members and their guests. Entertainment was provided by the club choral under the direction of Mrs. Charles Me- Cleary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

A graduate of Middlebury college. he received specialist training in meteorology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
 MT. and Mrs. James Corrigan of PAT Falrlawn avenue will have a second son in the service shortly. Edward Corrigan will start Navy service in a few days. His brother Private James Corrigan is stationed at Fort Monmouth, N. J.
 Corporal Ted Hansen of Semi nole avenue was honored recently at a party at his home. He has been stationed with an Army Air Corps unit at Myrtle Beach, s. c.
 Those attending included: MT. and Mrs. Leonard Soley, Mir and Mrs. Olaf Hansen, MT. and Mrs, Arthur Hansen, MT. and Mrs. Irv- ing Hansen, Douglas Hansen, Rev. and Mrs. M. Webb Wright, Arthur Hansen, Jr., MT. and Mrs. William Ringenberg, Mrs. Ethel Ringenbere Miss Mildred Hansen and Ted Hansen.
 Local aviation cadet candidates who have already filed applications may report at the Hartford induc- ton center this week for final phy- sical examinations, according to an announcement received here. The examination originally had been scheduled to continue for several weeks, but due to the new 10-day limit for voluntary enlistmentS. the enlistment program must be com- pleted before Monday.
 Private Arthur Ramsie Of TAO North Main street is training at the Field Artillery replacement center at Fort Bragg, N. c. He is with Bat tery c, 5th battalion. '2d regiment.
 Edward ODonnell, 21, of the sixth recruiting and induction district headquarters at Hartford has been promoted to the rank of corporal. He is the son of Mir and Mrs. James O'Dcnnell of Laval street and is graduate of Crosby High school.
 William J. Lefevre of 58l Meriden road has been promoted to rank of sergeant at Harding Field. La. He is the sen Of MT. and Mrs. William o. Lefevre.
 Three grandsons of Charles s. Miller of 227l East Main street and MT. and Mrs. Fritz Hansen of Che shire are in the service. Lieutenant Robert Miller is in Brazil, Lieuten- ant Richard Miller is stationed at Fort Belyoir. Va, while Willard C. Miller is training with the, Royal Canadian Air Force. All are sons of Mrs. H. c. Heaton of Crestwood, N. r. and are well-known here.
 Private Salvatore E. Sapio. son of MT and Mrs. Joseph Sapio of 863 North Mair street has completed a mechanics course at the Army Air Corps Technical school at Gultport, Miss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

:. C., to attend the Officer Candi- date school of the U. $. Marine ClTps.
 John Federonis of Coen street an- Eounces the engagement of his daughter. Pauline, to A. S. Richard r.. Morrisey Of the U. S. Coast Guard. son of Mir. and Mrs. James Mcrrissey of Rubber avenue.
 Walter l.. Radwick. of 16 HOadley street, who recently returned to Naugatuck from the Great Lakes Training Station. will leave the bor- ough Wednesday for Fort Devens, Mass. where he will begin active service in the United States Army.
 Pvt. Daniel Rado of the U. s. Ma rines. stationed in South Carolina, is spending a furiough with his par eats. Mir. and Mrs. Vito Rado of High street.
 Mrs. Amy BOtt, lecturer of Bea- con Valley Grange, Mrs. Mae Mill Ter, lecturer of Excelsior Pomona Grange, and Mrs. Dorothy Benson of Beacon Valley Grange, attended the state lecturers conference in Eethersfield Saturday.
 The condition of Fire Chief John J. Sheridan. who recently underwent en operation at St. Mary,s Hospital, Waterbury, was reported "gocd" by hospital authorities this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
MATTA, AMRROL
 BOUND OVER TODAY

Julie Matta of g Scott street. Naugatuck. and Manuel Amrrol 0. l53 Ward street, Naugatuck, charged with statutory rape on complaint of l5-year-old borough girl were bound over to superior court unoeI bonds of $500 each when arraigred before Judge Martin L. Caine in borough court this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
oyRRsHADOWs HOPE

Bob Hope finally is overwhelmed in a movie, and by a dog. In Para mounts seventy-star musical, Star Spangled Rhythm" the comedian works with Champ, great Dane which, standing is six inches taller and five pounds heavier than the star,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
VICTORY NOVENA
 PLANNED SUNDAYS
St. Hedwig's Church to Continue Services for
 Duration of War

Naugatuck, Dec. 8 - Announce. ment has been made by Rev. s. F. NalewajE pastor of St. Hedwig 5 church, that Noyena to Our Lady of Victory began at all Masses Sun day and will continue for the dura- tion of the war.
 The novena will take place each Sunday at the 8. 9:30 and II o'clock Masses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Dec, 8,--John c. Don- ,van, son of Mrs. Myrtle Donovan of Maple street, an honor student at Bates College, left Monday for New York City where he will start his course of training at Columbia University for a commission in the United States Navy.
 MT. Donovan was member of the R. O. T. c. while a student at Bates.
 William IT. Moody. son Mir. and Mrs. William Moody of Rockwell avenue, has left for Paris Island,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
NEW ARRIVAL

Billy de Wolfe. former musical comedy night club star from Radio City's Rainbow Room. makes his film debut teamed with Bing Crosby in Paramount's Technicolor musi- cal. 'Dixie."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

Commissioner John J. O'Connell:
 Anthony Zucco of Torrington against E. J. Kelly Co. of Torring- ton, $25 beginning Oct. 25, sprained left leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck. Dec. 8.-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Ethel Tudor Schmitz. wife of John H. Schmitz of l03 Meadow street, who died early Sun day morning at St. Mary's hospital will be held Wednesday. Prayers will be said at D. m. at the Alder son funeral home. POI Meadow street, and the funeral services will Ee held at 2:30 p. m. from St. Mi chael's Episcopal church with Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector, officiating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. Tie funeral home will be open to- day from 3 to and T to 9 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
AGREEMENT FILED

The following agreement for week ly payments during disability was approved today by Compensation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

Hartford, Conn., December 8. - (UP) - Federal Court trial will be held December Is for Zgmund A. Borkosk 2 Naugatuck who pleaded not guilty late yesterday of fail to report for induction into the Army Borkosk told U s. Judge Joseph Smith he was member of Jehovahs Witnesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
LuncheOn TOmorrOw

The Aid Society of the congrega- tlonal church will hold its regular meeting Wednesday. A covered dish luncheon will be served at 1 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
G. 0. P. Farley

A meeting of the Young Republi- can Club will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Pythian hall There will be nomination of new officers and further plans for the victory dinner December 9. will be discuss ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Trustees Convene

The board of trustees of the Sa- lem Lutheran church will meet Tuesday evening. December IS, at 6 at the home of Robert Anderson of i37 Walnut street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

Are War Bonds on your shopping list for Women At War Week?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

One of every four children in un- occupied France is steadily losing weight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Smith May Hear
 Army Induction
 Evasion Charge
Twenty-One-Year.Old Borough Resident Pleas lnnO- cent to Charges at Hartford Session Yesterday;
 Exemption on Grounds He Is Jehovah Witness

Correspondent Larry shepley-PhOne Naugatuck ssas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
BLACKOUT GOES
 OVER VERY WELL
Waterbury Whistles Heard in Borough; LOOP. Par-
 ley Tomorrow

Naugatuck. Dec. 8-Officials of the Naugatuck Defense Council were well satisfied with the black out last night in Naugatuck. Be- fore the blackout whistles had blown Nauagtuck was in almost complete blackout. With a strong north wind most of the residents heard the Waterbury whistles and went into action.
 A few lights here and there were found lit. In most cases the peo- pie quickly compiled with the re- quest of the air raid warden. In cases where people weren't home the address was taken down and the information turned over to the police department. Chief John J Gormley will investigate.
 Miriam North and Victoria Ko- sowicz were at the report center when the calls came in. It was their first experience in handling a blackout.
 Ladies' Night
 All officers of Magnolia encamp- ment, I. o. O. F., ar requested to report promptly at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday for the business meet ing in odd Fellows hall. There will be first nomination of officers.
 An open meeting, which will be observed as Ladies Night and an- nual roll call will follow. The en- tertainment committee has ar ranged a program of music and motion pictures, after which re- treatments and dancing will be en- joyed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Ceilings
Lifted OH
liz Foods

WASHINGTON Dec. Il INSl
The cost Of food today reached
q level 40 per cent above 1889 a,
tho Office OF Price Administration
authorized price increases for II
additional items, and indicated
that still further shortages could
not be avoided.
Americans facing tho choice NJ
altering their diets or sharply IN
CreaSlng their food budgets must
pay slightly more for canned ap-
pies canned chicken tamalcS.
tortillaS FIX bars and peanut
candy. OPA ruled
Increased retail prices Of these
items were authorized 10 Compcn-
safe increases previously granted
10 wholesalers. TO reflect only aC-
tual higher costs in raw material
and labor. - and 10 cover increased
costs Of new type containers re-
placing scarce tin cans
In addition. OPA Administrator
Leon Henderson indicated that
price increases cannot be entirely
forestalled IN bananas, importa-
ton Of which has sunk 10 25 per
cent Of normal because Of war
requistionlnG Of shipping space
and other war hazards.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
IT, S. Air Chief Pledges New Long Raids on Axis
.BapS just Not Human
Fight ct Coma Surrounded by Piles Of Own Dead
Some Choose Suicide 10 Surrender

some Of the most gallant attacks
ever launched by the Australians.
Under the tree roofs were bodies
in advanced stages Of decompo-
sition, many with limbs blown
off.
The enemy didn't hurry his
dead. lie stayed and fought
under conditions that turned the
stomach Of even the most har-
drncd campaigners. II was ami
malcsque, inhuman. disgusting.
"One Jap had string leading
from his bare toe 10 his rifle
and was found sitting I'm sui
Cide'S death. Soldiers told me
of others who had tapped gren-
AIDES against their heads rather
than surrender 10 our men"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14

NERAL MACARTHUR :
HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTRIA
LA, Dec. II CUP) Correspond
entS AT the New Guinea front said
today the Japanese at Coma were
surrounded, toward tho end of
fighting there last week, by piles
of their dead.
''Horriblc ~ tho details are"
wrote +. {. tolkard ui the sgd.
ncy Sun. ~ feel the Australian
public should know of the siege
80 they can adjust themselves
10 tho struggles which must
come before the enemy Is beaten.
"Ihe japanese had dug them
selves in under the roots Of
giant frees jutting over the
beach. They held out against
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Jdps Trapped
AT Bund Strdfed
By Allied Planes
Heavy Rains Wash Out
Ground Battle; Bombers
Raid Salamaua Bsse

GEN ERAL MACARTHUR S
HEADQUARTERS, Australia. Dec
Ia CUP).-Allied air forces carried
the burden of the offensive against
trapped japanese forces at Buna
in New Guinea today. Heavy
tropiCal rains Virtually stopped
ground fighting.
While planes -Strafed and bombed
the holcd-up enemy garrison and
ITS strong points m the Jungle
medium hombcrS ranged up the
coast again 10 Salamaua, the near
esi enemy base. 10 attack supply
dumps and other installations.
4 mixed force OF Australians
and Americans of Gen. Dougla
MaCArthurS command made Slight
advances on the lower reaches OF
The trail from Soputa 10 Sanan-
anda.
The japanese around Sanananda
which IS on the beach about three
miles northwest Of Buna. have
been resisting this Allied force
step-by-step for two weeks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
US Airmen BdQ
19 Ndzi Planes

LONDON. Dec - 'l%S1 -
United states heavy bomber, shot
down - German fighters during
Saturdays dsl ,ich' raid or %fz..
held Rouen, W northern FisAee
IL was disclosed today
Three of the hon Hct, rr'arc
Flowing Foitresecs arG L.her'or,
shot down T. Of German, newest
type and dea4seet ~ combat
planes.
Each OF these trr-. touasrs
bagged four Nszi d. 's-s s oom-
munique issued by tinted states
air force headquarters m Britain
revealed.
The spectacular yic'o- VAS
achieved at a cost q Only two
American bomberS dovne1 In an
afternoon OF numerous 7cihsn's
involving. altogether. hundreds Of
planes on both sides.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
SALANIaUA BOMBED

Hudson bombers made the at.
tack. on the japanese installations
around Salamaua Sunday night
On Saturday, Fortress planes
dropped more than IL tons OF
bombs on the enemy airdrome al
Lac, in the Huon Gulf area of New
Guinea, about It's miles northwest
Of Buna.
MacArthur's air force has beer
concentrating on these nearest
enemy bases. which VIII have tc
be taken after the /Buna drive
ends. If the JapaneSe are 10 be
thrown off the island
Herbert Y. Evatt. Australian
minister for external affair,
speaking al Sydney Saturday
night. said that japanese bases
on New Ireland, New Britain
and MouganvIlle were stu
intact
Americans pressing the Japa.
neSe around the Buna air strlr
confined their activity to counter.
SnipIng They climbed trees anc
tried 10 shoot down the enemy,
Snlpers, who also were operating
IRON the tops OF palm trees,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Probe Crash Fatal 10 8

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. Il INS)
"A special board today sought the
cause Of the crash of a twin.en
Glned cargo plane near LeWlsville
Ind, Saturday night in which foul
army officers and four non-com.
ere ki4le 4
None OF the victims was from
NIiChlran
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14


one OF a congressional group
sounding a persistent alarm oyer
the crisis in the Pacific, Rep. John
NJ. Costello Cd OF California.
House military affairs committee
members, gave that advice today
IN statement showing that Japan
IN 1912 has converted herself from
vulnerable island empire into a
potentially tremendous continental
power
Were not going 10 whip
Japan ny thinking Of her as that
little bunch Of islands over
there" he SAID "She has seized
land which can mako her ono Of
the strongest nations the world
has ever known, and We are not
taking the advantage we should
Of the weaknesses she still pos
SesSeS rs she starts the rnnSnli--
dation Of the resources she has
won"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
MIKE CATCHES PANIC

The lights had failed with the
first alarm and the building was in
darkness. The radio announcer
was swept from his station. but
his miCrophone remained open and
the invisible audience heard ShrickS
and screams shouted curses and
prayers, and the cracking of
flames until some 10 minutes
after the first shrek the micro
phone went dead
William DuCgau Of St Johns.
one OF the survivors identified the
body Of his son IN one Of the
morguoS lie then told this story
OF the disaster
There was not one second of
warning. simultaneously with
the yell ri fire, Flames seemed
10 shoot through The four walls.
practically cutting off the only
avenue NJ escape the one eNit
from the auditorium 10 the main
portion of the building
The origin Of the fire was unde-
tcrmlned An Official investigation
was ordered.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Msar. Ledoehowski Dies

LONDON. Dec. IA CINSl.-Thc
Very Rev Wlodimir Ledochow>ki
76-year-old Father General Of tho
Society OF Jesus, died yesterday
as the result of an operation, tho
Rome radio said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
The War
Today
Hitler Deties
German Armys
Hold on Nation
By CAPT. JOHN II. CRAIGE


~sr,Ir'
HITLEE'S SENSATIONAL
shakcup Of thc German army
general staff and MS So.
pointment Of 47.year-oid Kurt
Zeitzler, Germanys unknown
general as chief of that
classic BODY is an index q
the revolutionary character
Of the present sge.
Along with General Zeiiz.
Ier's appointment went those
Of Col. Gen Hans Jesschou-
mex as chief If staff of the
luftwaffo and Admiral Fried
rich Frickc as chief of staff
Of the navy, hut these jobs,
in the German economy. arc
minor compared 10 that Of
the top soldier in the army.
II Is difficult for the nom
military American 10 visualize
the respect and esteem in
which most Germans hold their
srmy's ton organ Of COM
mand. The only thing re-
motely resembling 1t in the
United States IS the Supreme
Court.
No German ruler IN history
has dared lay profane and
violent hands on this supreme
army council since il was dc.
veloped in lis present form by
the elder Moltke and Room
more than 70 years ago.
UNSUC CESSFUL GER.
MAN military leaders have
indeed been deposed Moltke
the younger was relieved by
Kaiser Wilhelm after the
failure al the Marine in the
World War and Falkenhayn
went overheard after the mis-.
carriage Of his attempt to
bleed France white before
Verdun. But these changes
were made ~ the suggestion
Of the general staff itself.
When the armistice Of 1919
came and one or the other
had to 60, il was the kaiser
who fed 10 Holland, while the
general staff, under the Hin.
denburg-Ludendorff combina.
ton, remained 20 iiquidste
Germany's 1914-1s mistakes.
Guiding principle Of the
German general staff, and
through II Of the army. has
been its independence Of pc.
litical developments in the
Reich.
The aristoorsuc Junkers.
who formed the staff back.
bone, felt that they were an.
swerable only 10 heaven,
NOW ADOLF HITLER.
World War corporal and erst-
while paperhanger, juggles
generals and field marshals to
suit his whims. One Of the
last and most powerful Of the
conservative strongholds of
Europe no longer has the
strength to protect itself.
The ability Of the new Nazi
chief Of staff must remain
matter Of conjecture for the
present, but presumably his
loyalty 10 the fuehrer is be-
You'd question and he will be
a yes-man.
Statement and opinions herein are
PnyBts 20 the writer and are not 10 he
construed a. rejecting the views 81 IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
AUDIENCE STAMFEDED

I Al that instant. flames broke
through the thin partition Separat-
ing the auditorium from the main
hall Instantly, the whole audience
stampedcd IN panic for the eNit
into the outer hall which led 70
the street
Shrieking and fighting men aud
women had no sooner reached the
exit than 2 wall of flames, sweep
ing down the corridor blocked il.
Those IN front were hold by the
flames, but At the same time were
being pushed into them by the on.
rush Of the panlc-strickcn from
behind
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Fire Sweeps
ServiCeH Hostel
Registered L. q Patent ones
Continued from Page one)

mainly piled UP against narrow
exits to die Of suffocation ano
flames
The auditorium on the ground
floor Of the hostel was TANNED
mostly With soldiers and sailors
and their girls. for a barn dance
On a platforn-hke stage At one
end of the hall was = dance or
cheStra, a number Of singers and
dancers and \ radio announcer.
An entertainer was singing
when he was interrupted by q
feminine shrek then by the CT,
Of fire, which was taken up by {
hundred tongues.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
British Destroyer Sun.

LONDON. Dec IA e. The
british admiralty to- ar-
nounced loss Of the DESTROYER
PenVlsr but did not to. whore
or when the sinking too lace.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
80 CENTS AN HOUR RAISE

The wage increase request
signed in an agreement between
company and union calls for p &
cents per hour increase 10 the
? 400 employees Of BohnS boulo-
ward plant plus $500 individual
wage adjustments involving work
erS At other Bonn plants. Kearis
said
Williams. who branded the War
Labor nBard, : delay m taking &C
ton on tho request As bureau
cratic fumhlinC released a state
ment drown up by Local los
officials
Il asks the War Labor Board
Immediately 10 raufy all wage
contracts arrived AZ by agreement
Of company and union. 10 provide
for Detroit regional wage >'ahih-
zation agreements and 10 set up a
new WIB regional office in De-
troit with fun power 70 settle all
labor disputes within 30 day after
submission Of a case
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Blast .DapS
I'm China.
Us. Urged

The Detroit TINE, Washington Bur,su
WASHINGTON, Dec. live
have got to get into China and
bomb. bomb, bomb
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Sd Strike Ends
At BONN Plant
CONTINUED from Page onc)

(Snntlnned from rage One)
sheraton Of wage increase re-
quest.
After the thtrd walkout. thc
War Labor Board issued an ulti
matum that 1T would not consider
the request until fun production
was resumed At the plant
The War Labor Board will re
view the request at a meeting
Wednesday al regional headQuar
tiers in Cleveland Fred Williams
business agent for Local POS. said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14

Statement and opinions herein are
PrfvBts 20 the writer and are not 10 he
construed a. rejecting the views 81 IL
navy Department,