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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
RUSSO TO SPEAK
 ON SECOND FRONT
Secretary of Local Com
 r1lunist Party FavOrs New Campaign

Michael Russo local secretary of the Communist party will make a Decoration day address over the air Wednesday night, May 27th. He will speak over WATR at 5:45 on the possibility of winning the war in 1922 by opening a second European front immediately.
 According to reports sentiment for such a second front has gathered great strength among the people of Great Britain especially since the successes of the Soviets against the Nazis.
 The strategy of a nutcracker movement which would involve Hit Ter in Q two front war is in line with the generally rising clarnor for of fer1sive warfare against the Axis powers.
 The recent landing of large Am- erican expeditionary forces in Northern Ireland, and British R. A. F. raids on the continent, together with statements of government spo&esr1en in favor of carrying the war to enemy have given rise to speculation as to whether these moves indicate that an invasion of occupied Europe is in the offering.
 The Communist secretary will state the case for such Q strategy raising as strong point the weak ened condition of Hitler,s armies after winter of adverse fighting, the tremendously increased war production and preparedness of the United Nations, Hitler's fear of a two-front war and finally the pos- sibility of securing victory this years if such strategy is carried out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
MASTER PLUMBERS. SEEK AMENDMENTS
AIdermanic Committee to Discuss Changes Pro.
 posed Tomorrow Night

A committee of the board of al- dermen will meet tomorrow night with leaders of the Waterbury Mas ter Plumbers association in an ef- fort to settle controversy over pro- posed changes in the plumbing ord- finances. An aldermanic meeting meeting scheduled to have been held last night to act on amend- ments to the ordinances was post poned because of disagreement be- tween the committee and the plumbers.
 The master plumbers have been seeking 8 change in the section making them responsible for six six months after plumbing evacua- tions have been filled in. They want the street department to make tem- porary repairs, thus freeing them of the financial responsibility, point- ing out that they have to meet the cost of laying permanent pavement later.
 The aldermanic committee claim ed few days ago that the plumb. CTS had agreed to purchase cold patches from the street dpeartment and lay them themselves. The plumbers declare htey made no such agreement, and insist that the re- sponsibility for the temporary re- pairs should be assumed by the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
CELESTA CARROZZO
 DIES IN TWISTED

Winsted, May 26.--Mrs. Celesta Carrozzo, 80, widow of Christopher Carrozzo, died suddenly late Sum- day at her home, 8i Rockwell street. Born in Italy. February T, 1862, she lived in the United States for about 4S years.
 She leaves two daughters, Mrs, Jennie Orsi of Torripgton and Mrs, Mary Taration of Italy; three sons, Anthony of Waterbury, and Leo and Joseph of Winsted. l3 grand children and II great-grandchil- dren.
 The funeral will be held from her late home Wednesday at 8:15 8. m. and at St. Joseph's church at 9. Burial will be in the new St. Jo- seph'S cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
NLRB ELECTION
 HERE THURSDAY
Chase Metal Works Elm. plOyes to Vote on Union
 AffiIiatiOn With CIO

Employees of the Chase Metal Works plant of the Chase Brass & Copper O., will, ballot Thursday, under supervision of the National Labor Relations Board, on recogni- ton of the Chase local of the In- ternational Union of Mine, NH &s Shelter Workers, CIO, as their bar gaining agent. Company and union representatives wil be on duty at each polling place.
 Ballot boxes will be located in the tube Inill, rod mill, sheet mill, and the machine shop. Members of the Wednesday third shift and the Thursday first shift will vote be- tween a. m. and 0:3O D. In., while members of the Thursday second shift will vote between 3 and 4 p. m.
 The election was arranged after the union had petitioned the Na- tional Labor Relations Board for recoknition as bargaining agent. A consent election was agreed to by the company.
 The Brass Workers Organizing Committee, which has carried on the membership drive at Chase's, also petitioned for a union election at the Scovill Mfg. Co. The organ- iZation drive at both plants has been under the supervision of Don
 Harris, regional director for the BWOC,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
SHOPS, STORES
 TOBE AFFECTED
'Stagger System in Hours Only Solution to Trans
 pOrtatiOn Problem

Plans for staggering of factory and store hours to provide adequate transportation for war plant work CTS may soon 90 Into effect in Wa terbury after having been under study for several months. The need for staggered hours was emphasized yesterday by Commissioner Joseph P. O'Connell of the Public Utilities Commission, in an address before the transportation committee of the Waterbury Defense Council.
 One step toward staggering hours to free bus space for factory work CTS has already been taken here, high school schedules having been altered to provide for opening Q half hour later each day. This plan, which became effective May IS, has already shown good results.
 Commissioner OConnell recom- mended that steps be taken as soon as possible to have stores open later in the morning than at present. The possibility of using st1uttle-train service to the Chase Metal Works plant at Waterville was also Sug- gested, and James H. Greer, assist ant superintendent a6 the New Ha- ven Railroad, promised that this would be studied.
 A. J. Drummond, manager of the Waterbury district of the Connecti- cut Railway and Lighting Company reported heavy demands for bus service. Such demands are expected to increase as tire and gas ration ing forces more cars Qff the road.
 Offlcials of the American Brass Company, Scovill Manufacturing Company and Chase Brass and Cop. per Company are now engaged in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
BOYS
 IN THE SERVICE

Wilbur l.. Duxbury of RED. 8, Waterbury, has been stationed at the medical replacement center at Camp Lee; Va, according to word received here. Tn addition to basic military training he will receive in- struction on medical and evacua- ton problems and will participate in Maneuvers.
 Five local men have started train- ing as airplane mechanics at the Air Corps Technical school at Kesler Field, Miss. They are Pvts. Thomas A. Fitzgerald, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Fitzgerald of S68 Baldwin street; Alfred R. Meyer, of 1T Harvard street; George J. Url- aris; Edward R. RagiS, son of Mrs. Margaret Ragis of IA Central ave- nue; and Philip c. Gray, son of MT. and Mrs. 0. A. Gray of 2969 East Main street.
 Following the completion of a 19- week course the men will be as- signed for active 'line duty" with the army air force. Their work will consist of maintaining and servicing army war planes.
 Vito zahbarro, 20, of 9S River street Armand Aurelli, 2l, of 2l4 Orange street, and Edward J. Rock well, Jr., 90, of 1876 West Main street were enlisted in the U. s. navy in New Haven yesterday.
 Naval reserve oftlcer training courses will be open to married col- lege graduates, according to 8 new regulation made by the navy. Pay will be similar to that of other ap- prentice seamen of the naval reserve. Applicants will be required to file statements that adequate provision will be made for dependents during the training period.
 Numerous vacancies exist for yachtsmen, fishermen, and men with small-boat experience in Glass M-2 of the naval reserve, according to an announcement made today. Suc- cessful candidates who must be be- tween the ages of IT and 50 will be assigned to man local defense ves- sels such as sub-chasers, patrol boats, mine layers, mine sweepers, net tenders, and salvage vessels. An effort will be made to keep men who enlist in their own district.
 Pvt. William T. Squire, son of William Squire of Oakville has com- pleted 8 13-week training course at Camp Croft, S. C., and has been transferred to Fort Devens, Mass. He trained with the heavy weapon until at Camp Croft, which is one of the army's four infantry replace ment training centers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
PTA PLANNING
 SUMMER ROUNDUP .Dr. Godfrey to Check and Vaccinate Children at
 Sprague Thursday
ERVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney, 190 Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-S475

Waterville, May 26-Mrs. Wilfred E. Pierpont, Jr., president of the F.. T. A. will be in charge of arrange ments of the summer roundup of children who will enter Sprague school in September, Thursday, May 2s at Sprague gymnasium. Dr. Ed ward Godfrey and his stan will be at the gymnasium to give physical check-ups and vaccination from 9:30 a. m. until 12 noon. Mothers are urged to bring their children early as there are about 45 children to be cared for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

We need many of these powerful fast little boats to cope with the .treacherous submarine type of na- val warfare fostered by our ere- mics. Everybody can help pay for more Sub Chasers by putting at laast ten percent of his income into War Bonds. Buy Bonds or Stamps every pay day. Buy them from your bank. your post ofice, or from xour onaee or factory through the Payroll Savings Plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

surveying possible changes in op' erating schedules.
 The PUG is considering establish ment of & zone system in all large cities of the state. Factories in each zone would all change shifts at g certain hour and available trans portation facilities would be concen- trated in such zone at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
K NhStHa1sR'sxNsM WAR B0ND$

Aside from the sixty.mile an hour Mosquito Torpedo Boats. the Sub Chasers are the speedsters of our Navy. Light and fast. they are the @yes of the Fleet on the water. They displace approximately 1,50O tons and cost about $2.4OO, 900 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
WATERBURY DRIVER
 FINED IN BRISTOL

Judge Joseph P. O'Connell fined Edmund A. Codianne of Waterbury 9lO and costs on a charge of viola tion of the limitations of his license ln Hristol court yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
Agion Farley

Tonight at o'clock a business meeting of Casper Davis post VIII be held with Commander Moriarty presiding at Fraternity Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

pr. Louis Otto ManganleIlo, son of MT. and Mrs. Angelo Mangan- leIIO of Lexington avenue, has re- Ceived commission i'm the U. 6. Navy, according to word received here. He win graduate from the College of Physicians and Sur- geOns of the University of Mary land, May 90.
 Dr. ManganieIlO is . graduate of Crosby High school and Har- yard University. He served his junior interneship at St. Mary's hospital here last summer and Is now completing his service as m interne at the University hospital i'm Baltimore, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

The 0. Y. O. of St. Michael's Church will hold their final party of the year tonight at o'clock tn the church hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

Cohan always summed up his for- mula for SWriting play in this manner: Tn the first act, get your hero up 6 tree. In the second act, throw rocks at him. In the third
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

Maypt's new long-staple cotton ezrarna is becoming very populax
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

Forty Hours Devotion at St. Nil chael,s church will open next Sum- day at the II o'clock Mass. and will close on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock Mass. The Masses on Mon- day morning will be at .5:S0 and g o'clock. Confessions on Sunday and Monday afternoons 3:30 to 5; Sum day and Monday evenings 7:SO to S:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

FDR and Cohan had a long chat and among other things di- ,lssed 'I'd Rather Be Right" The Presi. dent asked Cohan how he felt about playing him in the show. Fine" said George. How did you feel about it?"
 "Oh," replied FDR with a laugh T always thought you were very good on the stage"
 Thanks, MT. PresidentI" ex- claimed Conan. T think you're great on the screenw
 As Conan was preparing to depart he looked at the Chief Executive with patriotic pride. i've always thought this was the greatest coun- try on earth, and now I'm convinced of it," he told the President. Be- cause-where else in the world to- day could 8 plain guy like me .sit down and talk things over with tho head man of his nation?"
 "Well," was the Presidents reply that's about as good g definition of America as any I've ever heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

When Congress awarded Cohau a gold medal in 1036 for his "contri- button to the American spirit" he stalled about collecting 1t, shyine away from the ceremony. Finally in 194O, after the medal had been lying in the Presidents desk for four years, Col1an decided to slip of to Washington and pick 1t up. He was slightly apprehensive about the manner in which the President would receive him, as he had iEn- personated FDR a couple of years before in the show, I'd rather Be Right" The moment the star stepped Into his study, the President put him at his ease Gas only FDR can do it). Looking up at him and with that wonderful grin, the Presi- dent said: Hello, therel How's my double?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26
Mrs. Carney Hostess

Girl Scout Troop No. 16 with their lender, Mrs. Sidney Henchel, were guests of Mrs. Frank Carney last evening. After Q short business meeting the girls played tennis, croquet and horse shoes. Refresh mentS were served.
 Those present were: Mrs. Sidney Henchel, Lillian and Alice Mac Mullen, Ethel Meriviglia, Shirley I.eisering, Ruth Batchelder, Nancy Totten, Barbara Pollard, Joan Pier por1t and Jean French.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

Along Broadway, George M. Cohan is known as the man who added the red and blue to the Great White Way Because he was the first to use the American flag on the stage and "stop the show" with 1t he's often been kidded about his flag waving. Once, when Mir Coha1 was booked in st. Louis, a local paper ran Q cartoon of Uncle Sam addressing the populace. The caption read: Fly your flag; Co- hans in town"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

Several years ago a friend, trying to get q rise out of him, said: 'Way- ing the flag is the oldest trick in show business"
 ''It's old," was Cohan's reply, "be- cause I started 1t twenty years agol" Then he added: 'The only dif- ference between my ir1itators and me is that I'm on the square about tI"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

Col1an grew up in vaudeville, ap- bearing from the age of eight with his father, mother and sister in an act known as "The Four Cohans. ' Once when they were playing a date at D. F. Keith's Bijou in Boston 1t was raining and the theater was empty. George filled the house by going outside and shouting at pass erSby: "W1ay pay & dollar for an umbrella? Go inside and keep dry for Q dimel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-26

For superb comfort under slacks, suits {. wear cool slack slips! They're bra, slips, and panties all rolled into one wonderful gar ment. They're trim, tailored in rayon crepe or rayon satin :. 1. in white and tearose made with snap crotch, up-lift bra, and adjustable straps. Sizes S2 to SS.
Washington Journal., 1942-09-04

Baron steuben has arrived at Camp. He appears to be
much of a gentleman, and, as far as / have had an
opportunity of Judging, a man Of military knowledge and
acquainted with the world.
Washington, as a man of cool judgment and
d~iscernment, soon learned Won Steuben's true
worth and conceived a high esteem for him.
Young Laurens, who during those early days
was assigned to attend the Baron, was much
taken with his tact and abilities, promising
so much for the good Of the army in Laurens'
opinion. He wrote to his father in York:
l have had several long conversations with the Baron
Steuben, who appears to me a man profound in the science
of war, and well disposed to render his best services to
the United States. In an interview between him and the
General, at which / assisted in quality of interpreter, he
declared that he had purposely waived making any con-
tract with Congress previous to his having made some
acquaintance with the Commander in Chief, in order that
he might avoid giving ofense to the officers of the Army
and that the General might decide, in what post he could
be most useful
l think he would be the properest man we could choose
for the office of Inspector General, and there are several
good assistants that might be given him l have the
highest opinion of the service he would render in this line,
as he seems to be perfectly aware of the disadvantages
under which our army has labored from short enlstments
and frequent changes; seems to understand what our soldiers
are capable of, and is not SO staunch u systematist as to
be averse from adapting established forms to stubborn
circumstances. He will not give us the perfect instructions
absolutely speaking, but the best that we are in a condition
to receive.
Washington Journal., 1942-09-04

Citizens Of German blood IN q
war, as in every other war in which
the United States have had a part,
certainly should not let themselves be
out-done by other groups. We are
all American citizens and we stand
as one in the defense Of Jul nation.
Washington Journal., 1942-09-04

Unsere Regierung hat die Weir
macht unseres Landes yum Schutze
ihrer Rechte und Freiheiten aufge-
boten. ALE A~merikaner ohne Inter
schied der Geburt und Herkunft,
darunter die Landesburger deutschen
Blutes, stehen in diesem Kriege elm
mutig hinter ihrer Regierung. Anne
rika list unser Land, das Land unse-
rer Kinder, das zu schiitzen jetzt
unsere h0chste Aufgabe ist.
Washington Journal., 1942-09-04
Wir sind ale Amerikaner

Wir betrachten ale Krie-
&c ais bedauerlich. Aber,
wenn elm Volk NIT Krieg
uberzogen wird und bis es
einen ehrenhaften Frieden
erringen mag, ware es YER
heerend, zu unterliegen. Da-
her halten wir es fur die
Pficht aller treuen ameri-
kanischen Burger, allies in
ihrer Macht zu tun, unserem
Lande, den Vereinigten
Staten Won Nord-Amerika,
znm Siege III verhelfen.
Washington Journal., 1942-09-04
We Are All Americans

We hold all wars to be
deplorable. Once a nation
is drawn into war, however,
unless an honorable peace
may be secured betimes, it
would be disastrous to be
beaten in that war. There
fore we hold it the duty OF
all loyal American citizens
to do all in their power to
help our country, the United
States of America, to win
its present war.
Washington Journal., 1942-09-04
He added:

Doctor Franklin rwrites in very strong terms of this
gentn's military Experience and Talents to Mr.. Baehe now
here & at whose desire l mention it: having served so long
as twenty years under so great a master as the King OF
Prussia one cannot but entertain expectations that the Baron
must be capable Of rendering important services to this
Country, otherways the Art military is not acquired by
Opportunity & Experience alone.
Meanwhile the distinguished strangers
staid at Mannheim S only inn, showing a sign
board depicting King Frederick i'll martial
array over the inscription "Zum alien Fritz.
There the Baron and Vogel, as well as Azor,
enioyed a German meal of "Wurstchen init
Leberkn0deln'', washed down with home
.brewed beer. Duponceau, who did not relish
the German cooking, related how the Baron
during supper pointed out to him on the wall
of the "Wirtstube" a garish colored print
depicting a huge Prussian grenadier knocking
down with his dubbed musket a puny French
man. Underneath was the inscription III Ger
man type: Elm FransmGan gun Preussen
|Mae cine MJcke.
s'The good Baron, wrote D%uponceau,
Z evidently enjoyed that picture, and 50 did
mine host, to whom Vogel recounted remi-
SCIENCES of the outrages Of French soldiery
at old Mannheim in the Palatinate.
Charmed by America
In this region and along the further way
westward to York few, if any, Tories were
lOulIQ, WuClCdO CALAA oCbbANAD SNO
mated. Besides understanding them better,
Steuben perferred their "gemutlich' Penn
sylvania-D Dutch ways to those Of the Yankees,
where extra charges we're exacted for Azor's
appetite and for sstrouble'.
From the settlers, talking with them in
their own language, the Baron learned OF
their grievances against the British Crown,
of their hardships in the new country and
their fears of the nearby savage Redskins.
Among their sturdy manhood he could APP
praise their probable soldierly qualities, while
the virgin forests and rough roads, covered
with January snow, gave him an insight into
the difficulties Of midwinter campaigning i'll
such a land. Still the countryside charmed
him and he grew to like and admire it's new
race Of freemen, who had cast all shackles
of the Old World behind them. 1t was then
that Steuben really fell in love with America
and vowed in his heart to make her cause his
own until death.
AS he rode the last weary miles in the bitter
cold weather from Ephrats and Petersburg
toward York the old baron changed from a
mere military adventurer, ready to draw his
sword for any master, no matter IN what
cause, to a pioneer in a New World, burning
to cast in his lot with the strugglers for free
dom, come what may.
Washington Journal., 1942-09-04
SIDE G H OF HISTORY
Steuben, the Man
By EDWIN EMERSON

ING him for whatever services he might have
rendered them. Should he be admitted to
the Continental Army, he begged for captains
commissions to his aides,zde l. Enfant, de
Pontiere and Duponceau,-who had accom-
panied him from Europe with ambitions OF
such service.
A GenHemens' Agreement
Again the Committee showed itself tho
roughly agreeable. AS worded in a memo
rial. "the Committee was pleased to applaud
tie generosity of his proposition to risk his
fortune on that of the United States. The
Committee then left him in order to make
their report. The next day Congress gave
Baron de Steuben an entertainment, after
which the President, Mr.. Laurens, told him
il was the desire Of Congress that he should
join the Army Immediately"
No commitments in writing were demanded
bv the Baron, and none were made. AS a
gentleman, dealing with gentlemen, he re-
garded his entry into American service as
settled and thenceforth felt himself an Amer
lean. AS d matter of law the verbal agree
ment had as much binding force as a written
contract, particularly after it was clinched by
an immediate advance to him of $500 by the
Board of War on account Of his future ex-
penses after approval Of the previous adj
vances made to him in Boston, Hartford and
Mannheim.
President Laurens, besides recommending
him to his son at Valley Forge, gave Steuben
d letter to General Washington, wherein he
wrote:
Baron StUben will serve as directed by the General. He
heard before he left France of the dissatisfaction Of the
Americans with the promotion Of Foreign Officers there
the general appreciation and particularly that of General
Washington.