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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
GAS RATIONINC
 ALL OVER NATION
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The rationing, on a coupon basis will follow the program which has been in operation since last July in IT east coast states and the District of Columbia. It restricts non-eS- sential driving to 2,88O miles year Supplemental allowances are pro- vided for essential motorists.
 Officials said that several weeks will be required to print and dis tribute rationing coupons. And in wen-informed sources it was sug- gested that the program, which has aroused considerable hostility In the midwest and western states, hardly would be launched until after the November Congressional elections.
 Extension of the eastern rationing system to the entire nation was one of the recommendations of Presi- dent Roosevelt's rubber Investigating committee, which was headed by Bernard M. Baruch.
 The others were enlargement of the present tire replacement pro gram to provide sufficient recaps and new tires for maintenance of 8 maximum average annual mileage; compulsory periodic tire inspection, an interim program of voluntary tire conservation and strict enforce ment of 8 35-mile speed limit.
 Of1cials here are agreed that en- forcement of the 35-mile speed limit is outside the sphere of federal reg ulations and is the full responsibility of the 48 states.
 Jeffers repeated the warnings of other government officials that mo- torists will receive no additional rubber for non essential driving un- til the war ends or until production exceeds military needs. He said that observance of the 35-mile speed limit will add considerable mileage to tires motorists now have.
 sThiS rationing of gasoline is only the means to an end; the saving of rubber-your rubber-all the rub Der 1t will be possible for you to get until this war is over or until we are able to produce supply in excess of that which we must have for our military use and for essential civil- ian needs" he said.
 He said he had been charged with three principal duties: To provide rubber for military needs; to pro- vide for essential driving and for essential manufacturing needs and to accomplish these two require mentS with as little disturbance as possible to civilian economic life. Rubber for military and civilian needs, he said, must and will be pro- vided. He said he believed all mo- torists would be volunteers in the third duty which he described as keeping our economic life from breaking down." This task, he de- clared, is in the hands of civilian drivers-"each one Is Q soldier in this rubber war"
 Jeffers said he was confident the people will cooperate 80 that we can get the work done quickly and get our boys and girls back to their homes, their jobs and their fam illes."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
FIRE FIGHTING
 COURSE PLANNED
High School Girls, Boys to Be Enrolled in F. F.
 F. s. Units

The Office of Civilian Defense, realizing that the problem of forest protection is becoming increasingly difficult because of dwindling man power, has created an organization to be known as the Forest Fire Fighters Service. This work has already been organized in twenty states. David P. Goodwin, National Coordinator, F. F. F. S., has ap- pointed State Forester Hawes as State Corodinator for Connecticut.
 MT. Hawes stated yesterday that this organization will be invaluable to the forest fire wardens of the state, who are already having diff culty in securing men for fire fight ing. The State coordinator is plan ming to offer a short course which will be given to young people in the high schools, and to adults in eve- ming sessions. The Forestry De- partment is now preparing this course in cooperation with the State Board of Education. Upon the sat- isfactory completion of the course, participants will receive certificates and arm bands and will be quail fled to serve as members of trained fire crews, or as patrolmen or look out observers. It is expected that girls and women will take this course as well as men. Since ninety nine per cent of all forest fires are caused by careleSsness, it is felt that women can be especially helpful in patrol ling rural roads during the fire sea- sons, either on bicycles, on horse back or on foot. Women have already organized fire fighting crews,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

The scrool of names will then b6 placed before the altar of the Blessed Virgin and votive lights will burn fcR the duration of the war.
 Members of the various parish sos cieties will assist in the ceremonies. Uniformed youngsters from St. Stan- islaus Drum Corps will form guard of honor in the center aisle of tha church. Servicemen now at home on flIrlough and members of the Polish Army units of Connecticut will stand at attention as the names are called and placed opposite star on thu honor roll.
 Father BaIasa announced today that at the close of the war when the honor roll is completed, a per- manent memorial for the young men and women of the parish who served with the colors will be erected and will grace the grotto oi the church.
 To date the 126 names represent a little better than one member from each family of the parisll. More young men will be called up for service next month and each month, so 1t is expected, llntil thg Allies have crushed the Axis.
 Services tomorrow morning win close with the singing of 'sThe Star Spangled Banner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
MAYOR EATEN TO
 GET NOMINATION
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Industrial communities in the dis trict are counted on to give Patten solid backing. The outcome in the district almost always hinges on the question of whether the Democrats have enough votes in the cities to overcome Republican majorities in the many small towns.
 Democrats Ready
 Hartford, Conn, Sept. 26-(UP)- Democrats complete their congress sional nominations today with as- suranceS that incumbentS in four of the five districts would appear on the November ticket.
 In the fifth diStrict-the only one represented by 8 Republican-it ap- peared virtually certain that Mayor William A. Patten, Torrington, would receive the nomination as re- suit of the withdrawal of Laurence Kenny, Waterbury.
 Scheduled renominations were:
 Rep. Herman P. Kopplemann, Hartford, first district.
 Rep. William J. Fitzgerald, Nor wich, second district.
 Rep. James A. Shanley, New Hav- en, third district.
 Rep. Leroy D. Downs, South Nor walk, fourth district.
 Republicans already have com- pleted their congressional slate which for the first time in the states history, presents a woman candidate Mrs. Clare Booth Luce in the fourth district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
COMP ANY ( NEEDS
 !. l5 MORE RECRUITS
State Guard Unit in Spe- ciaI Defense Training;
 Weekly Drills

There is a need for 15 more re- cruits to complete the quota of Go. c, Third Battalion, Connecticut State Guard, Captain Hubert G.. Rigney, commander of the company stated. Men interested in aiding in the defense of the state against any enemy are desired by the company.
 The men in Co G are being train ed for engineers, scouts, snipers, sub machine gunners, administering first aid and the use of the trench mortar, gas flame and smoke. Arch- cry will also be taught the men for sending messages, starting fires and doing demolition work.
 Men in the company are promot- ed as rapidly as they learn their duties. Every month an outdoor problem in guerrilla warfare is held. Men between the ages of IT and 60 in good physical condition are eligible for enlistment. Drills are held Tuesday night at the armory. Those who are interested in enlist ing should call at the ar1ncry be- tween 7:30 and p. m. on drill night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
Northwest Of City Is
 Fierce Fight In Hills
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munition.
 Northwest of Stalingrad, our troops were engaged in active oper- ations. The Germans are hastily bringing up new reserves to this front and launching counter-at- tacks. Fierce counter-attacks were repulsed during the day by unit, disposing of about 1,500 of the enemy"
 Front-line dispatches said htat on the outskirts battles ragged, "the like of which have never before been known in the history of street fight ing. In the city area, clashes never cease for minute. The earth con- stant1y shakes from bursting shells and bombs. Machine gun and rifle shots are drowned in the road of tanks and the whine of planes"
 Dispatches from Stockholm said it was ''now clear that Swedish correspondents in Germany do not believe Stalingrad will fall"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

(Continued from Page D include Jacques Doriot, and Vice Adm. Charles Platon, secretary of state in the cabinet under Lavals prime ministry.
 (Doriot is quisling French leader of the extreme right wing, head quarters at Paris, where he has pre- viouSly sided with the Germans even against the Vichy government and had attempted to swing Vichy into full cooperation with Germany.
 (Both Mechin and Platon were named in the Laval cabinet as Spe- cial secretaries of state, directly un- der Laval. Mechin also was assign ed to maintain liaiSon with the Ger mans.)
 Under the set-up which Mechin was charged with plotting, he would have had a much more important post.
 U. S BOmbers Attack
 Headquarters, U. s. Army Air Force, China, September 26. - (UP) - American bombers escorted by fighters attacked Gailam air. drome at Hanoi, Indo-C China Fri day, shooting down two and prob ably three Japanese planes which attempted to intercept them, com- munique announced today.
 The raid was accomplished with out loss to the U. s. forces, the con- munique said. Results of the bomb- ing, however, were unobserved.
 On Tuesday, the communique an- nounced, a task force of American fighter planes attacked Japanese truck columns totaling 30 vehicles on the Lung1ing -Tungyueh road in southwest Yunnan. province. Be- tween 12 and 20 trucks were de- stroyed, it was announced.
 Joins Free French
 Beirut, Lebanon, September 26. CUP) - Jules Blandel, Vichy ambassador to Bulgaria, has joined the fighting French in Syria, it was said authoritatively today.
 Blonden took advantage of an iT1- vitation of the Vichy ambassador to Turkey for a personal conference at Ankara to reach Turkey and con- tinue on to Syria, it was said.
 Blondel, 55, served in the last World War. He was in Dublin when the present war broke out. Last year he was transferred to Bulgaria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

tiss Kittyhawk fighters maintained the steady Allied aerial offensive against the Japanese supply lines along the 50-mile track between Buna and Kokoda.
 The fortresSes attacked the Buna airdrome dispersal area. They de- stroyed an enemby bombing plane, silenced an anti-aircraft battery and bombed other targets with re- suits they could not see because of darkness.
 The Curtisses, in 8 heavy attack on the Wairopi village area 16 miles from Kokoda, smashed completely one end of the important bridge on which the Japanese depend to move supplies over a swift, deep stream, and set several stores hutS afire with incendiary bullets.
 Complete interruption of bridge traffic, even temporarily, meant ser- ious embarrassment to the Japanese in supplying their forces on the Port Moresby side of the mountains, especially as the rains deepened the mud along the always treacherous trails.
 A force of flying fortresses, after probably sinking an 8,000-ton enemy ship at .Rabaul in New Britain island Thursday, returned to tho attack yesterday and driving through heavy gunflre scored a hit on medium sized cargo vessel. Re- suits of the bombing of other targets could not be observed.
 An Allied fighter unit was sent against the Ambasi area on the north New Guinea coast, where signs of enemy activity had been observed.
 They bombed hutS which the Jap- anese were using to house troops and supplies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
NO CHANGE IN
 WORKING AGE
Labor Commissioned Re- fuses Requests to Permit
 Young Boys to Set Pins

Hartford, Conn. sept. State
 Labor Commissioner Cornelius J.
 Danaher said Friday night that
 what amounts to a concerted drive
 to get him to suspend enforcement
 of the law regulating the employ ment of boys under 16 in bowling
 alleys was apparently under way.
 According to MT. Danahen he Is
 daily receiving telephone calls, let
 ters from bowling alley operators,
 their attorneys and other persons prominent in public life, asking him
 to disregard the statute due to "tte emergency.
 T have the greatest sympathy for bowling alley proprietors, some of whom have heavy investments in their property, but is not within my province to suspend operation of any law. Under the statute, boys under IS may not be employed in bowling alleys and 1t is my intention that this law shall be enforced, so long as 1t remains on the statute books"
 MT. Danaher stated that the are guments set forth by proprietors of bowling alleys included the fact that it was impossible to hire older youths now, and that they were In danger of losing money on their unless they were per- mitted to hire young boys. '"This argument" he commented, '.is not without merit, of course, but the law was passed for the protection of young boys, and I think there is a great deal to be said for keeping boys of IA and 15, or evensless, out of bowling alleys and of the streets late at night. I am sure that school would corrobOrate the fact that 1t is impossible for school boys to work until midnight setting pins, and then do proper school work-to say nothng of the physical hazard from flying pins, and the moral hazards necessarily involved: The law stands, as far as am con- cerned."
 Tt is my understanding that . I large fund of money is now being | raised by interested persons, with Q | view to having the law changed at | the next session of the General As- sembly. This department cannot | support such Q measure, put it is not our duty at this time | o do more than enforce the law"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

 which remained on in other factor ies stood out in blinding contrast.
 No accidents, disturbances or untoward incidents marred the test, police reported. Auxiliary po- licemen and firemen reported for duty as did many regular policemen and firemen who were on off shifts.
 Mayor Took Refuge
 Mayor Scully was walking on Bank street as the alarm was sound ed, and had to take refuge in Q doorway.
 Notice that there was to be test was received at 7:30. The telephone "fan-out" system was employed suc- cessfully to notify wardens and other volunteers and they were quickly at their posts.
 Air raid warden headquarters was fully manned in advance of the test. Directors of emergency services were quick to arrive and directed the as- sembling of their groups for action. Automobile traffic was halted, and cars were ordered to the side of the streets and hlghv ay. Drivers were quick to obey police, auxiliary police and wardens.
 It was the city's first blackout in five months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
NEW COMPROMISE
 FOR COTTON BLOC
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cssibly, from January 1, 194O.
 ..ate Democratic Leader Alben w. Barkley of Kentucky objected, challenging Georges contention that future increases alone would be af- fected under the original comprom- ise.
 ''I think the best thing is to leave the administrator free to consider any increases" he said. If date were fixed, he could net go behind that date to allow for increased costs"
 Government Confident
 Bark1ey, who yesterday adjourned the Senate until Monday after five days of debate, reiterated his con- f1dence that the administration would win through. He felt a show down vote would come on Monday or Tuesday.
 Administration leaders have as- serted that the anti-inhation bill, if it contains the Thomas amend ment, will be vetoed by the presi- dent who then would establish farm price control by executive order.
 George contended that the revi- sion he proposed would accomplish all that the farm bloc demanded without necessitating 6 change in the parity formula.
 September, 1889, was when the European war started and indus trial wages began to go up," he said. T do believe that labor costs ought to betaken into considera- tion in agricultural price ceilings at a time when it is proposed to put a ceiling on wages.
 The cost of farm labor necesSar- fly is involved, but all this dispute about parity is confusing, and think that acceptance of the prin- cipal would avoid further con- troversy."
 George described himself as still undecided whether to support the Thomas amendment, position that also was taken by Senator Gerald P. Nye, R.. N. D. Nye said he could not accept the administration pro- poSal unless 1t is accompanied by a pretty emphatic declaration by the president that present prices do not reflect increased costs"
 No Second Front
 T would be most happy" he said, "to avoid second front right here in Washington between Congress and the president, provided that the compromise recognize the im- possible odds the farmers face. The administration proposal wouldn't mean anything if left to the inter pretation of the administrator"
 Senator Prentiss M. Brown, D., Mich, manager of the bill, reit- erated his appeal for messages from the people to Congress in 8 radio address last night.
 ''1 have received strong evidence" he said. "that the farmers are sat- isfled with the presidents program; that they feel they have been placed in 8 false light"
 He said that in 10 years in Wash- ington he had never before seen piece of legislation, instituted for one purpose, diverted not only to defeat that purpose but to aggra- vate the situation still further"
 He said the farm bloc insistence on new parity 12 per cent higher than ct present would cost the American consumer an additional $S, 900, 100000. OPA experts said the cost would be nearer $4,SO0,- 100000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
EARBENDERS HOLD
 ELECTION SUNDAY
Dinty Moore Supper To- night Opens Fall Season
 Activities
Washington Hill

The Earbenders will hold their opening for the fall season this eve ming, when Art Dulac will put on his white apron and supervise the cooking of corned beef supper, at Washington Park Community House. Supper will be served at 6:SO sharp and all the members are asked to be on time and ready to eat at the appointed hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Samuel N. Lincoln of 29 Pierpont street, was held yesterday afternoon at the Alderson Funeral Home, Rev. Alan M. F'airbank offlciating. Burial was in Forest View cemetery, Winsted.
 The bearers included Albert Loeff- Ter, William Platt, ST., John Mo Clean, William Hunk, William Cur tiss, ST., and William Leggett.
 The funeral of Edward T. Bristol, former Waterbury resident, will be held at the Scoville Funeral Home, Norfolk, this afternoon at 1:3o o'clock, Rev. MT. Potter. pastor of the Norfolk Congregational church ofiiciating. Burial will be in new Evergreen cemetery, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

(Continued from Page D less than half of its appropriation for l04S. There is a balance of 5l.1 per cent, or $le2,503.07 available for the period till Dec. 3i.
 The street department has s274.- 0T7.48, or 4I.0 per cent, of its ape propriation left. In the item for WPA project, there is balance of 6S.e per cent. or e74, 4,42O.AT.
 Figures for balances available in other large departments are:
 Controller, general financial eA0e, ,6S0.4i. or 2e.6 per cent.
 Tax collector-Si4,siS5o, or 34 per cent.
 Legal department -tse.7eoye4. of 46.T per cent.
 Police-ti7e.sse.ee. e Ssi per cent.
 Fire-e2OT. .7ss.es. or s2.e per cent.
 EducationJe02e. .S02.ee. or 3ei per yah
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
IS YEAR OLD GIRL
 TAKES HER LIFE

Lynn, Mass, Sept. 26 --(UP)- With q bullet drought her heart and two revolvers beside her, the body of Dorothy Heffeney, i5-year- old Lynn high school freshman, was found in her bedroom late last night by her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Libby, with whom she lived.
 A suicide verdict was returned by e medical-exarniner. Mrs. Libby said the girl had studied hard to prepare for her entrance into high school, and had been depressed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
st. Stanislaus Parish
 ToHonor Servicernen
Impressive Dedication. Ceremonies Tomorrow for
 Service Flag, Scroll; Permanent Memorial Plan

Dedication of service flag bearing 126 blue starA and scroll honoring the young men and women now serving with the armed forces of the United States will take place tomorrow morning at 10SO o'clock with impressive ceremonies at St. Stanislaus KoStka church Rev. John Baas pastor will ofciate in the blessing and dedication
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
FIRE VETERANS IN
 ANGRY PROTEST

New Bedford, Mass, Sept. % - (UP)-The donation to the salvage drive of three antique horse-drawn steam fire engines by Fire Chief Edward F. Dahill was protested to- day by the New Bedford Veteran Firemen's association on grounds that the pieces were of greater valus as historic relics than as scrap.
 Dahill said each of the engines weighed nearly 750O0 pounds and contained valuable copper, brass and steel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

Under the Compulsory Tllage Order. tho &lre Government has seized this year ii6 farms In which the required acreage was not cultivated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
WILSON POST HOLDS
 CARD PARTY TONITE

4 card party will be held by wil- son Post, American Legion. tonight at g o'clock at the clubrooms on Bishop street. The joint installation committee of the post and auxiliary win meet tomorrow at 2:sO ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

cis O. Ayres. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday and Sunday from 7-9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
OBITUARY

GEARY-Andrew Geary of 40 Cooke street died at St. Mary's hos pital yesterday afternoon following a brief illness. A native of County Cavan, Ireland, he was the son of the late Matthew and Ellen (Galli- gan) Geary.
 MT. Geary had been a resident of this city for 38 years. For c num- Der of years he operated a tavern in the East End. He was a corn- municant of the Immaculate Con- ception church.
 He is survived by two sons, An- drew, Jr., of this city and Cyril E. who is with the U. $. Army at Fort Knox, Ky: a daughter, Sister St. Helen of the Passion, a member of the staff of the Waterbury Catholic high school; two brothers, Matthew of this city and Thomas of Ireland; {; and four sisters, Sister Loretto, su- perior of St. Mary's convent in Greenwich, Sister Mary Ida of the Sacred Heart convent in this city. Mrs. Philip Lynch and Mrs. John McGauran, both of Ireland.
 The funeral will be held at 8:30 o'clock Monday from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street, to the Immaculate Conception, where e solemn high Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at Q. m. Friends may call at the Bergln fu- neral home this afternoon and eve- ming and tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1nterment will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 XOUNG-Mrs. Harriet V. Young, widow of Peter Young, of es0 East Main street, died this morning at her home. A native of England, she was born on April l6, lo6e.
 Mrs. Young leaves Q daughter, Mrs. James !. Rowley of this city; one son, William Young of Fall River, Mass; five grandchildren: several brothers and sisters in Bng- land.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Ale derson funeral home, 70 central asunuu. with services by Rev. REnn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26

Flax cultivation in Fire has in- creased from 200 acres 70 years ago co ielo0Q acres last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-26
IN MEMORIAM
15s BANK STREET


 Tn loving memory of John R. Phelan, who died Sept. IT, 1s42:
 HE IS JUST AWAY I cannot say, and will not say That he is dead, he is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of; the hand He has wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since he fingers And you-oh you, who the widest For the olt-time step and the glad return. Think of him faring on as dear In the love of There, as the love 0t Here.
 Think of him still as the same. ] say,
 He is not dead-he is just away.
 ROBERT PHELAN and SON.