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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
LOVE LETTER TO 20 DEFENDANTS

It took a long time to rile up Uncle Samson to the point where he told his marshal to throw the hoops on you. That's the way the Uncle works. He'll take plenty of sass, being very even-tempered, but when he hits you it's with a hay maker. His indictments named names, didn't they But, didn't they! That list of publications and outfits, which have allegedly played ball with you, looked good In print. Most of these sheets had something very tough to say about the Govt in every issue. You can say one thing for the indictment. It was read where 1t counted.
 You're only indicted now. You'll get fair trial, which is something you couldn't hope for if you were nabbed in some of the countries you admire 50 much. You kept yelling for the same laws and govt as the totalitarian lands. You can thank heaven nobody listened. You'd be up against wall now, and there'd be yarn in tomorrow's paper re- porting what happened to you when you tried to escape. Sure, you'll get a fair shake in court. You'll have able lawyers, and things will be worked out so there will be no chance to railroad you. That's what makes lots of us love this land. You can get fair shake here no mat ter how big heel you are.
 A few of the daily papers are still for you. Some of them carefully omitted the word "sedition" from 1he account of the round-up-though you are indicted as alleged sedition- ists. You probably appreciate that kindness, but it's not for you. To dub you seditionists would make those papers admit the Govt under Pres. Roosevelt has right to clap you in the clinko. So rather than praise the Govt for collaring you, they have to stand in your corner. It's hell of a spot for a daily to wangle itself into, but they haven't had all their marbles since Pearl Harbor. Before that they could bel- low their hates. Now they have to sell them from under the counter, and the struggle is making their editors policy-nutty.
 Don't look for any help from your pals in Congress. Ex-palS now. Some of them went along as far as they could and got their own seats caught in rat trap trying to swing things your way. But the in dictments are something that even a Congressman catches on to. You'll see lots of lawmakers in Washing ton in a different style of clothes. Their coat and pants = especially the latter will be roomier. They've got to have plenty of space to squirm around in. The way you kidded them into putting your drivel in the Congressional Record and then franking 1t right through Uncle Sam's own mail boxes-that bothers them. They have only from now until November to think up an alibi to the voters for being so chunaany with you 28.
 It was quite a surprise to see that one of your big boosters and buddies escaped the net. You know the one I mean-one of the biggest thames" in the political picture. He even got himself mentioned once as White House timber. He found it very useful to hush his trap after Dec. 2, but you 28 know he really uidnt get religion then. He works via personal letetrs now (and I've got Q dandy collection myselD. A Rllu as smart. as he's. SllnnoSed to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

the goal by the final report meet ing Friday night.
 Special Gifts
 The special gifts committee, by Mrs. Charles L. Larkin, reported that $4,711 has been raised in spe- cial gifts. The industrial corpora tions division of which Wendell Grass is chairman. has received $5,O5O from IT firms, the largest donation coming from the Scovill Manufacturing Company, which contributed 5000.
 Allen w. Rockwell, head of the industrial employees branch of the drive announced that $5,501.03 has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
DISPENSE WITH STOCKINGS

Chattanooga, Tenn. (UP)-Office girls around town are taking a tip for summer coolness from the fem mine employees of the Volunteer Ordnance works. Officials have put the seal of approval on anklets, or no hose at all, abject being not only comfort but less expenses for the employee, with silk or nylon hose both scarce and expensive. Men get a break, too - they can wear slacks and sport shirts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
MOTORISTS GET
 BOOKS TOMORROW
Wolcott Rationing Board Announces Hours Office
 Is Open

Wolcott, July 28 - All local auto mobile owners who have applied for supplementary gasoline rationing books will receive them tomorrow at the Town Hall from 1 to 3 o'clock in the afternoon and 2 to g in the evening.
 Each owner must present his car registration, but one person may get books for as many persons as he de- sires as long as car registrations for each person is shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Industrial Workers
 Boost Relief Fund
S,791 Sign Pledge Cards for Total of $5,5Ol; First
 Report Filed in Campaign Gives $2O,OS5 Collected

total of $20O8561 has been raised so far in the Allied War Relief drive, according to report made at Y M C. A. The quota for the campaign which opened Wednesday and will continue through Friday is $50 oOo Mayor Vincent A. Scuy who presided at last nighvs meet
 workers them continue their efforts to reach
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
SHEDS HIS sHYNEaa

A shy young business executive becomes a flre-eating day laborer hiding from the police. in RfSo Ra- dio's Highways by Night Richard Carlson and Jane Randolph play the leading roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
COMMUNITY CLUB
 MEETING TONIGHT

A meeting of the East End Com munity club will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Anderson school gym, according to an announce ment by Helen Leary, secretary, President James Creem will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

90 days.
 The CIO has been conducting . vigorous membership campaign at the ScovIll plant 9or many months, and petitioned for the election some time ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
OWNERS FORGET SAFE

St. Paul, Minn. (UP)-When po- lice returned a stolen safe to the Moose Lodge hall htey found the lodge officers did not even know the safe was missing. Burglars had broken into the building. carried away the safe and abandoned iS after stealing the $225 1t contained. A notebook which the burglars left in the safe indicated that 1t be- longed to the Moose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

clude demands for wage increases.
 The board by four-to-two de- cision rejected demands of the Uni- ted Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (CIO) for general wage increase of 10 cents an hour in two Remington Rand plants.
 After application of the formula, 1t studied the demands for in equalities within the plant and found that women workers paid on an incentive bases are entitled to an increase of 2 Ia cents an hour, bringing their starting rate to 50 cents an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
REASON

So they may quickly return to their posts, men receiving minor hurts in sea battles are treated before those with serious wounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Seventy persons were killed by collisions with horse e-drawn vehicles during 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
10 Killed A., 8 Hurt
In Plane Crash

NEW YORK. Oct. 5 GNS).-
Preliminary investigation was
under way today in the crash Of
an airplane carrying 81 persons
including military and government
officials, 10 of whom were killed
and s injured. at Bowood, n. F
(There we're no Michigan resi-
dents among the casualties)
Government officials who were
passengers aboard the plane in
cluded Louis Galantiere and Ed.
ward S. Mason OF the board OF
analysts. department of strategic
services, Washington. ID. C., but
so far as could be determined none
with government connections, ex-
cepting military officials, was
among the dead and injured.
Five officers, including 1t. Col
James Edward Whitaker OF
Worcester, Mass, were among the
fatalities.
The crash occurred between 5
and 6 p. m. Saturday and the hull
OF the plane was split in the fall.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
Believe
Stain Still
War Chief

LONDON. Oct. 5 (INS) .-Soviet
quarters here expressed doubt to-
day regarding authenticity OF a
report that Marshal Boris NJ. Sha-
poshnikov, chief OF the Russian
general staff. had been appointed
defense commissar and comman-
der-in-chief of the Red army and
air force.
According to all available infor-
nation in London, Premier Josef
Stain still held these posts. which
he assumed shortly after the Ger
mans invaded Russia.
The report that Stain had
handed over these jobs to Sha-
poshnikov came via Switzerland
and was quickly picked up and
broadcast by Axis radio stations.
Shaposhnikov, a former czarist
officer who helped the Bolsheviks
defeat the White Russians and for
eign interventionist armies, was
named chief of the general staff
last autumn when the Germans
were pounding toward the gates of
Moscow.
He is credited with having
worked out. the strategy that pro-
duced the counter-offensive which
threw the NaZis back from Mos
cows environs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
New Union
To Rival
.CIO. ALL

CHICAGO, Oct. s CUP).-The
Confederated Unions of America,
newly formed organization of in
dependent unions, sought today 10
challenge the leadership Of the
ALL and Go in the field of organ
lied labor.
Delegates Of unions claiming a
total membership of more than
100000 completed organization of
the new federation Sunday by
adopting a constitution and elect
ing officers.
Matthew Smith, Detroit, presi-
dent of the Mechanics Educational
Society and leader of the organiza-
ton movement, was elected preSi-
dent. A. f. Baker. st. Louis. presi-
dent of the Welders, Cutters and
Helpers Union, was named first
vice president.
Although the federation issued a
statement asserting that ii did
not intend ito declare war" on the
ALL or CIO, Smith said it would
compete seriously with and per-
haps supersede existing labor fed
erations."
Other officers elected were
Ernest Weaver, Chicago. AsSocia-
ton Of Communication Equipment
Workers, second vice president
y. d. Pruett. Houston. Tex. In
dependent Metal Workers Union,
third vice president, and Donald
r. Cameron, Associated Unions of
America. secretary-treasurer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
w. S. Planes Outright the Enemy: Box Scores Prove IT.

quoting one of Americas fighter aces in the
Southwest Pacific, who claimed that greater
armament increased morale among pilots.
Turning to the growing concern over the in
creasing number of air accidents with army
planes, the committee quoted the explanation
given by Robert A. Lovett, assistant secretary OF
war for air.
With the expanding air training program OF
the army air forces Lovett said, As per cent more
hours were flown in the first seven months of 1912
than in the entire 10-year period from 1880 to
1910
I'm spite Of this extraordinary expansion, the
rate of accidents per 1000 hours flown was lower
in the 1912 period than the 10-year peace time
average" Lovett added.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05

Regarding the P-39 and P-40 fighters, fire.
quently compared adversely to the Japanese Zero,
the committee admitted the enemy pursuit ship
has greater maneuverability, higher ceiling and
faster climbing power. But the American planes,
with their greater fire power, heavy armor, leak
proof tanks higher speed and greater diving
ability constituted better fighting planes the re-
port commended.
THE Zero acquires its exceptional flying
characteristics by decreasing its fighting capabili
ties" the committee declared.
In combat, for each Of these American planes
lost, the Japanese toll ranged from 1.6 to IA
Zeros
The committee backed up it's conclusions by
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
Urges Oil Users
Dress Warmly

LANSING Oct -IP4.-The
wartime regulation of fuel oil
which conpels OBLIGATED homes
and buildings TO be heated at not
more than 65 degrees will have
no effect on Michigan residents
health if they eat the right food
and wear sufficient clothing. DR..
tt. Alien Meyer, STATE health COM
missioner, said today.
Doctor Meyer advised every one
10 wear warm clothing and in.
clude more fats, starches and
sugar in his diet. He warned that
colds contracted by those who do
not follow health rules can be
passed on TO others who do follow
them.
"Colds are contagious" Doc
tor Meyer said. They are also
the predisposing factor In 90
per cent Of our pneumonia
cases"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05

in the world" the committee stated. 'They are
the only bOmbers that are able TO do daytime
precision bombing over occupied Europe and Ger
many"
For proof of the comparative superiority of
American equipment the committee pointed to
results shown by box scores. These reveal an
average of two to three enemy planes for every
American aircraft lost. However from August il
to September ii, this ratio rose to rs to one
American plane the report said
Furthermore, the enemy lost 279 planes of all
types from February l to September TO- against
American losses of ia, these box scores record.
Fighting on nine fronts in August, the Axis
powers lost rs with only Is American planes
destroyed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
BY BETTY GRAHAM
International News service stan NritFr

WASHINGTON, Oct. Omitted States mill
tary planes are "more than match for German
and Japanese aircraft, congressional committee
probing charges of American plane 'inferiority
reported today after two-week investigation.
The special committee on aviation of the
House military affairs committee, in concluding
its analysis of American military aircraft, COM
mended the army air force for sacrificing some
speed and maneuverability to the safety of pilots
and crews.
Our high altitude four-engine heavy
bombers, the BITS and 'B-24's not equaled
BY any planes being produced by any other nation
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
High School Boy
Kills Detroiter
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entine past the boys home and
to lonely road. There he
grabbed the gun and demanded
money.
"When Valentine denied hav-
Ing any money, James admits he
shot three times but Valentine
wasn't dead. 1t was then the
boy dubbed the man, ran over
the body and threw IL In the
ditch. He took all the papers
but didn't find SO Valentine had
In his pocket"
Then began James "joyride."
After getting pulled from tht
ditch, Sheriff Smith said, thu
youth slept for a while in the cal
and then drove as far south a:
Royal Oak. On the way back, ht
stopped at a gasoline station neal
Saginaw. filled the tank and drove
away without paying.
Young Kennon was described a:
known TO police as "a professional
runaway boy" He had spent two
years in the Starr Commonwealth
Home for Boys, in Albion, Sheriff
Smith said.
The youth will be taken today
TO probate court, which has juris
diction because of his age. The
probate court will be asked tc
waive, permitting the case TO &C
to circuit court.
In Detroit, Mrs. Dorothy Mack
said she had lived with Valentine
as &C. Mack and wife at the Mil.
ner Hotel for the past three
For seven years DAG
bartender, Valentine was dis
three weeks ago.
He left Tuesday morning, hi!
thirty-ninth birthday, to visit ms
79-year-old mother at Sanford
Lake. planning to return thi:
weekend.
when Clyde was drinking he
used to brag about how much he
made and fash his money" said
Mrs. Mack.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
Freed Prisoners Return

OKLAHOMA, Cal, Oct. 5 (UP)
When the electricity, gas anc
water supplies of the county jai
were cut of because the boarc
OF supervisors had not paid the
bills, sheriff Charley Hutchens re-
leased ii prisoners on their prom
ise 10 return and serve out the
remainder of their sentences. once
the jail was again comfortable
They all came back.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
Doc Earns His Board

WEST GARDINER, Me, Oct 5
l(UP).-Allen Fisher says his H.
lyear-old dog, Pat, a cross between
IA bulldog and a Dobermann-
IPinscher. has earned at least
$1,000 for his master. The dog
rounded up more than 500 lost
.cattle as we'll as several flocks Of
sheep.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
AZ; Hikes 20 Miles

GROVELAND. Mass, Oct. )
(UP).-He couldn't qualify for the
draft. but-Austin Brisco, on a
bet, hiked 20 miles with a 30
pound pack on his back in seven
hours. He won a $40 bet.
His draft board still Classics
him DE-.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
GOeI.ing Predicts
Us. breakdown
BeIit+Ies Allied Air Offensive.
but Says He Can't Stop It Now

LONDON, Oct. 5 (INS).-"The
United States is on the verge of
breaking down." and "the worst is
already over" for Germany.
With these and other phrases
did Hermann Wilhelm Goering. the
overstuffed No. 2 Nazi. comfort
the Reich in an address at Berlin's
Sportspalast on Germany's "har-
vest Thanksgiving"
He tried to belittle both the
American war effort and the Allied
air offensive against Germany.
He denied that any thousand
bomber raids had been made on
the Reich, but In almost the same
breath admitted that 1T is terrible
for me that we cannot retaiiate
with the same strength every time
there is a British raid"
FIGHTERS SCARCE
He acknowledged that night
fighters were now stationed only
in some parts of Germany" but
promised they would gradually
spread over the entire Reich,
adding:
"Then we will talk again with
Britain.
He repeate Adolf Hitler's
promise of last week that Russia
will be beaten and said that then
we will meet again over Britain. y
He assured bomb-hit German
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
Australians Gain
Village Near Top
OF Stdn|eyR
Still Meet No Opposition
in Advance From Port
Moresby; Jap Base Raidse
BY DON CASWELL
United Press stan Correspondent

GENERAL MacARTHUR'S
Australia, Oct
5.-Australian forces are nearing
the backbone of the Owen Stanley
Mountains of New Guinea after
taking Efogi village, last impor'
tant Japanese base on the south
ern side of the range, it was an
nounced today.
international News Service
reported that Australian forces
were entering the gap through
the mountains leading toward
Japanese-held Kokoda. II said
the Australians were taking up
positions in the mountain gap in
preparation for a descent down
the steep hiffsides- toward
Kokoda, midway between the
Jap coastal base of Buna on the
north shore and the Allied base
Of Port Moresby)
From the farthest point OF
Japanese advance toward the grea
Allied base of Port Moresby, OF
the south New Guinea coast. the
Australians had pushed back the
Japanese roughly 40 road miles tC
reach point about u road mile:
from Moresby.
Entering the second week Of the
most important Allied offensive
operation Of the war in Gen. Doug
las MacArthur's zone, the Aus.
tralians had not yet contacted the
steadily retreating enemy main
forces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05

Your Own Horoscope" nv
Frances Drake, II one Of many
famous features In The Detroit
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
|Wi||kie Confers
With Communist
Leader in China
Also Talks 10 Chang;
Impressed by Frank
Words Of General
BY GEORGE WANG
Unnea Press star Cerresposdent

CHUNGKING, China. Oct. s.
Wendell L. Willkie has had long
conference with Chou En.Lai. Chi
nese Communist leader, and
conferred with him again today.
Willkie said.
II am paying most serious at 4
tentiOn to problems between the
central government and minor
ity groups" he explained.
Willkie announced. also, that he
had conferred almost four hours
last night with Generalissimo
Chang kai-Shek on problems OF
vital Importance to the United
Nations. and would continue the
conference today.
CHANG TALKS OPENLY
He conferred alone with Chou.
Since Chang does not speak Eng
iish. Mime. kai-Shek, educated at
Wellesley, andn Vice Information
Minister Holly Tong interpreted
at that conference.
Willkie said Chang talked with
amazing frankness and showed a
wide grasp OF world affairs.
He said he was impressed also
by the simple way in which Chang
lived.
"Only a truly great man could
present such an humble outward
appearance and yet remain
great" he said.
DOUBLE MISSION
Chinese officials. observing that
Willkie already had seen Chang
three times in two days, said
Chang never had seen a foreign
Representative so often.
Willkie describe his world
mission rs double one. Ito repre-
sent President Roosevelt and 10
tell the 100000 Americans who
voted for me in 1910 about the
United Nations efforts"
He lunched today with Brig.
Gen. Claire L. Chennault. COM
manding the American army air
force in China, and planned to
talk at length later with Chem
nault and 1t. Gen. Joseph w. Still
we'll, commanding United States.
forces in India. Burma and China
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-05
The War
Today.
Herriiot Buildup
Seen in Tense
Vichy Relations
Nv KINGsBURY SMITH

A PERIOD of increasingly
strained relations between the
United States and the Nichy
government of France was
foreseen in responsible diplo-
matte circles in Washington
today.
There is reason TO believe
that the American govern
nent intends to hold no
punches in denouncing at
every opportunity the pro-
Axis coIlaborationist policy OF
Vichy Premier Pierre Laval.
Laval's decision TO conscript
French labor for service in
Germany and the attempt to
"muzzlep by House arrest the
voice Of Edouard Herriot,
veteran French political leader
who publicly opposed the
policy of collaboration with
the Axis, are acts which are
prompting the state depart
ment to adopt a sterner atti-
tude toward Vichy.
z----
WHETHER THE deteriorat-
ing relations will lead 10 a
complete break depends upon
the extent 10 which Laval is
prepared to take il. For
the present, this government
intends to refrain from taking
the initiative in any severance
Of relations.
II does not wish to give
Axis propagsSdists the oppor-
tunity of telling the French
people that America let them
down by breaking off relations.
Secretary of State Hull
warned a short time ago that
CONSUMPTION Of French labor
10 help the German war effort
would be regarded by this
government as a violation of
international law. Now that
Laval apparently has decided
TO 90 ahead with this plan
despite the warning, further
action by this government can
be anticipated.
THERE ALSO are indica-
tons that this government in
tends TO take advantage Of
every opportunity to build
up" Herriot as the real leader
of the French people within
France.
Acting Secretary Of State
Sumner Welles' tribute to him
Saturday as the true voice of
France was the latest move in
this direction. Previously,
Hull had praised Herriot for
his rare courage, and said the
American government is glad
TO associate itself with such a
patriotic Frenchman.
The former president Of the
French Chamber of Deputies
Is one of the few French polit-
zeal leaders who urged that
France pay its war debt to
the United States.
Meanwhile, the state de-
partment was closely watch
ing for confirmation of rumors
that Vichy may turn over
merchant ships to the Nazis,
or permit German forces to
Cooperate" in defending
Dakar.
Should Laval attempt to
render any such aid to the
Nazis. there is little doubt
that there would be swift
American retaliation.