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Evening star., 1942-12-23
British Navy Planes Raid Sumatra
In First Attack Since Loss to Japs;
Soviet Forces Move Into Ukraine
Blow Comedies
With Assault
Against Burmo
By tbs Associated Press.

os the hheOClbteO rreSb.
LONDON, Dec. %. Carrier
borne British naval aircraft
caught the japanese apparently
by surprise in heavy bombing
attack on the weSternmost tip of
the Netherlands Indies where the
japanese have developed Bay of
Bengal bases within 300 miles of
Ceylon, the Admiralty announced
today.
This first reported British raid on
the invaders in the Indies fitted into
the pattern of increased aerial op-
erations across the Indian Burmese
border and the land thrust toward
Akyab. pointing toward an expected
British comeback campaign in
Southeast Asia.
The Admiralty said the attack was
carried out Sunday night against
military targets-perhaps fuel stores
at Sabang, on the island of We.
just off Northwestern Sumatra.
The Admiralty reported that the
raid was launched from a naval
force operating in the Bay of Bengal
Observers speculated that the raid
ers might have been launched from
the 23000-ton British aircraft car
rier Illustrious. which was reported
operating in the Bay of Bengal two
months ago.
Port Of Akyab Raided.
A communique from New Delhi
said land-based British planes at
tackled the Japanese held Burma
port of Akyab yesterday and last
night in continued aerial blows.
The japanese struck back at CAL
eutta for the third successive night.
and two of three raiders reported
over the city were believed damaged
by interceptor planes.
Calcutta was under alarm for an
hour. Bombs fell in native resi-
Dental area and hit market place
and movie building.
The New Delhi communique said
25 persons had been killed and less
than 100 injured" in the three raids
VII SdlSugOd.
The communique said a steamship
was damaged in the daylight raid on
Aykab. but gave no details of the
follow-up bombing last night.
There was no new word on the
progress of British land forces last
reported to have occupied Alethang-
Vow. within as miles of Aykab, in
their push across the Burma border.
The Admiralty said large explo-
sions, followed by fire, were observed
In the Sabang bombing.
All Aircraft Are Safe.
All the aircraft participating in
the mission were reported to have
returned safely.
The announcement made no men
tion of opposition indicating that
the japanese probably had been
taken completely by surprise.
It was the first report Allied Of
iensive operation against Sumatra
since the japanese announced they
had completed occupation of the
island last March q and the first
mention of Allied naval operations
In the Bay of Bengal in many
months.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
1000 Reported Killed
In Turkish Earthquake
BY the Associated Press.

oy IHe ASSUCIHGeu PTeSS.
ANKARA, Turkey, Dec 23.-
About 1000 persons were killed and
many more injured in an earthquake
Monday which destroyed the town
Of Erbaa, Turkey, near the Black
Sea port of Samsun, telegraphic
reports said today.
Erbaa's population is about 5000.
The reports said q death list high
er than 1000 was expected when
rescue work was finished.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
All Belgian Judges Quit;
Scores Held as HOSTAGES

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 23-The Belgian
News Agency reported today that
Belgian magistrates had resigned in
a body, closing all the courts of the
country, in dispute with Nazi oc-
cupying authorities.
Scores of judges were arrested as
hostages. the agency said
The dispute arose when Belgian
judges refused to accept Nazi judi
cial DEGREES which they said con-
travened the Belgian constitution.
German authorities then ordered
judges to postpone all decisions for
two months. The mass designations
followed.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Germans Report Attack
On Bordeaux by British
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
BERLIN CFrom German Broad
casts. Dec. 23.-The German high
command reported today that a
British sabotage party was wiped
out at Bordeaux December II be
fore carrying out it's task"
No report Of such an operation,
presumably by Commandos seeking
to destroy German installations
near Bordeaux, big submarine
base, has come from the British.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Chinese Soy Jops Killed
U. S.-Educuted Consul
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHUNKGING, Dec, 23.-The Gen.
tral Daily News today quoted Chi
nese arrivals from the South Seas
as saying that Clarence Kuangson
Young, Chinese Consul General at
Manila, and several members Of his
staff had been slain by Japanese
military authorities under condi-
tions of extreme barbarity'
Mr.Young, who was a years old,
was educated at Princeton Univer-
sity and In Colorado.
Evening star., 1942-12-23

ish tradition, toasts were drunk be-
tween each course.
Before the banquet Premier Ron
gell was given the Gordon of the
Rising Sun, the highest decoration
the Japanese Emperor can bestow
Since there were no new victories
See FINLAND, Page A-16)
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Fomous Rembrandt Stolen

LONDON. Dec. % (P>.-The Paris
radio reported today that Rem
brandt's famous painting, Man
Sharpening a Goose Feather" had
been stolen from the Amsterdam
Art Gallery.
Evening star., 1942-12-23

You may enlist in the war effort
by giving blood to the Red Cross.
The process is painless and does
one no harm. For details call
RE. $500, Branch 212.
Evening star., 1942-12-23

Late news and sports are covered on
Pages Tx and 2-X OF this edition Of
The Star, supplementing the news Of
the regular home delivered edition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
CONVENTION DATE
 SELECTED TODAY
Nominations for Senator in l5th- 1 9th District Slated
 for October 1

Democratic conventions in the 18th and 18th senatorial districts have been set tentatively for Thurs day. Oct. 1, 1t was announced today by Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney and Town Committee Sec- retary Nell Maloney. Under party rules, the dates are set by the state central committeeman in the dis- tricts involved, these posts locally being held by MT. Tangney and MT, Maloney.
 The oct. 1 date Is subject to the approval of Senator Michael VI, Blansfeld and Attorney John P. Tobin. both of whom were out of the city today. Party primaries last month resulted in the election of delegates pledged to the nomination og MT. Blansgleld and MF, T0hin.
 The senatorial conventions will be the last of the local prediction conventions, Other local conyens tons have already Fenomintsd Reps, Daniel ]. Mahaney nd John 4, Membglp0, end also elected dele- stes to state, county end district conventions.
 Senator bIansfeld W0n ln q pTis mary ever William ', stanton, who was backed by the GIo, Mg. TDhin Who lad CIo backing, won 10 Q primary eyer Patrick ', Wallace, Dfs eanlra AQn.spQnsoTe0 candidate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
TWO BROTHERS :
 DRAFT DODGERS
Both Figured in Fake Drowning Incident Over
 Year Ago

Tie Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion will te called. in to locate Adolpl. vosylius, q, Of 28 Bradley avenue, who failed to report for army induction Saturday, unless he replies within a reasonable time" to a letter of Suspected delinquency it was announced today by Selective Service Board 15-B. His brother, George, g, has been sought for al- most a year.
 A year ago the brothers figured in mystery that had the city ex- cited for several weeks until The Democrat exposed it as a hoax. Away on a camping trip, their over turned canoe was found at the shore of a New Hampshire lake and it was feared they had been drown ed.
 Later, The Democrat disclosed, they had planted the overturned canoe to give the impression that they were dead and had gone to Denver, Colo. Police and the FBI went on their trail.
 Shortly afterward, Adolph, who is now 21, returned home, saying that he and George had parted company. George has never been located, though wanted for draft evasion.
 Adolph, who was presumed to te living home, was notified to report for induction Saturday but failed to appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
LOCAL LAWYER
 FACING TRIAL
Hugo Guastaferri to Be Ar= raigned in U. s. Court
 on Four Counts

The trial of Atty. Hugo Guasta- ferri who has been charged with ac- cepting fees for advising draft reg istrantS while an advisor for local draft board 16-B has been set for Nov. 2 in the U. s. district court in New Haven. The local lawyer was indicted by a federal grand jury and pleaded not-guilty when arraigned in New Haven Monday. Assistant U. s. Atty, Valentine J. Sacco has announced that MT. Guastaferri was released on his, own resognizance.
 Federal selective service officials last June removed the accused man from office after complaints were received that he had accepted fees for advice given to registrants, An thony Schiavone, former chairman of board 16-B, also was examined by FBI agents when the lawyer claimed he had approved the tak- ing of fees for "extra legal service, " and he likewise was dismissed from his duties.
 Under selective service regulations all service given by board members and legal advisors is considered vol- untary and taking of fees is pro- hibited.
 Dismissal of the board officials followed a recommendation made by Brig.-Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, na- tional director of selective service. Governor Robert A. Hurley ordered the removal.
 Judge Carroll c. Hincks will pre- side at the New Haven court hear ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
More Waterbury Youths Officially nducted Into Ary
Classic War Picture
 Great Bond r Seller
Total of SI37,75O Bought by Patriotic Citizens hl
 tending Premiere at State Theater Mayor Speaks

Uose to 2,OOo people attended the premier showing of Wake Island" at the State theater last night buy- ing total of $l37,75O worth of war bonds to aid the September Salute To Our Heroes" campaign, according to Miss Julia Smith, manager of the theater.
 Among the groups that were re- presented in the opening ceremonies were the American Legion, D. A. w., v. F. w., Spanish War Veterans, the local Marine detachment, a State Guard company and many servicemen on furlough. The pro- gram was opened at 8 D. m. when the delegations marched down the aisles of the theater to the stage. The Industrial chorus of 100 mixed voices, directed by Loring Burwell, sang several selections. The group was accompanied by Roger Arnold at the organ.
 Selections on the organ were also rendered by Robert Zoeller.
 Speaking at the ceremonies, Mayor Vincent A. Scully stated that "We have a mighty job. We know that all we are, all we have and all we hope for in this life is being fought for as the most priceless spoil of war. We have made great strides on the home front. We are accepting wars inevitable restrictions on our normal way of living"
 However, the Mayor added that "we must do much more. Let us resolve to have a strong resolute fighting spirit on the home front, one that will have us weigh our every action in the terms of what contribution it will be in upholding those fighting hands which have dedicated themselves to the cause of freedom" he stated.
 Freddy Hall of the local bond committee was master of ceremonies for the exercises. A half hour be- fore the program started, the line of bond buyers stretched from the theater along East Main street to Brown street.
 Members of the Junior League are in charge of bond and stamp sales at the Victory House on the Green today. The noon-day enter tainment will be furnished by Al Donahue and his orchestra and the Charioteers, colored quintet.
 Yesterday members of the Water bury Girls club supervised sales at the House. Mrs. Frederick Holcomb, president of the board of directors of the club, was chairman of the committee in charge. Entertainment was furnished by the choral group and glee club of the Chase Brass & Copper O., directed by Frederick Benson.
 UnicO Club
 Plans for Unico day at the Vic tory House were made at meeting of the club held last night at Tn Elton. Members of the club ar pledging to buy as well as sell bond at the house.
 Officers for the drive are: Josepl Manganaro, chairman, Atty. Fred erick Palombo, vice-chairman, Jo seph Renzoni, secretary and Loui1 Scigliano, treasurer.
 Joseph DeLuca, chairman, An thony Beato and Frank DiStasit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
ORGANIZING
 SWIMMING GLASSES

Swimming classes are now being held in the pool for the Hopeville school by the Hopeville Community Club. Glasses for women are held Wednesday and Friday evenings and for men on Tuesday evenings.
 A doctors certificate is necessary before anyone may join a class. Those who are interested are asked to contact any member of the swimming pool committee which consists of ..:hairman Morris Grif- fin, Middle street; Mrs. John Hylan, Baldwin street; Miss Elizabeth Dwyer, Piedmont street and Steven Mazzarella, Eden street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Scrap Drive Planned By Community Club Collection of Much Needed Metal to Be Undertaken
 in NeighbOrhOOd Roundup
WASHINGTON HILL

word to people living in their in- mediate neighborhood. If we req lized the importance of the short age of metals in the war effort, we would all be glad to give up some of the old keepsakes lying in our attics, or cellars.
 Committee working on the Hal loween Party which the Club is sponsoring for all members of the club, and the Carnival Workers will hold a meeting at the Com munity House next Tuesday night Sept. 29th at 7:15 o'clock. George Lynch is chairman of the committee with Mrs. F. Talbot, co-chairman, assisted by Margerite Tierney, Mary O'Donnell, Mrs. Ellen Scadden, Mrs. B. Walsh, Mrs. R. Lynch, Mrs. Cron- ley, Mrs. Al. Linden, Mrs. T. Mo- Grath, Mrs. E. Plankey, Mrs. J. B. Cuddy, Mrs. T. O'Donnell, John Dalton, John Lynch, Thos. Brophy, Tom Conway, T. Reynolds, F A. McGrath, w. F. Kelly.
 Majority of the members in at tendance at the meeting went out to the East End Community Clubs installation of officers after their meeting adjourned.
 President Cu6dy was the install ling officer. The East End Club are excellent hosts, and everyone was treated royalty.
 Girl Scouts of Troop 40 will hold meeting Thursday night at 7:3C o'clock at Washington Park Com munity House. All the Girls of the troop are asked to please attend this meeting as there are many import ant matters to be discussed.
 The Boy Scouts, Troop g, Wash ington Park Community Club, vii meet this evening at the Commun- ity House at o'clock.
 Miss Teresa Connell was honorco recently at a birthday party giver by members of her sorority at the home of Miss Mae Meehan. The guest of honor was presented witt personal gifts. Among those present were: Peg. Scholar, Mae Broderick Mary Kelly, Dorothy Kelly, Heller Knott, Mary R. Kelley, Mae anc Teresa Connell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Pianist

Pianist gether and have been heard over both WATR and VERY.
 Miss Sturdivant is now the soloist at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church and was formerly with the Harry Burleigh chorus. She is a student of Mrs. Susan F. Drufa. Rhinehart was class musician of the Crosby Glass of '39 and has been 8 student at the Yale Uniyer- sity School of Music for the past three years.
 For her selections. Miss Sturde- want will offer Schubert's "Aye Maria" Bohm's "stiII Vie Die Nacht." Giordani's "CaFo Mo Ben" Mallotte's 'Srhe Lords Prayer" D'fsardelot's Because" and Rogers "The Starr. Rhinehart will offer "B Flat Partitia" by Bach, Pan. tasla in c Minor" by Mozart and "Berceuse." "Pantalsie" and "fms pFomptu" by Chopin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
DISASTER RELIEF
 DISCUSSED HERE
Red Cross Officials, Civil= ian Director Present
 at Conference

Recent agreements made between the Red Cross and the Office of Civilian Defense in regard to dis asters were discussed last night by the Red Cross disaster relief com- mittee and Joseph L. Carter, of New York, director of civilian war aid in the North Atlantic area.
 All war disasters would be under the control of the State Civilian Defense office while natural dis asters will be supervised by the Red Cross, according to the agree ment signed by Red Cross officials and Samuel H. Fisher, former State Civilian Defense Adminis- trator. The civilian defense organ ization and the Red Cross will act as independent units in case Of a wartime disaster, with the de- fense organization at the head.
 speakers at the meeting inclu- ded Norbert B. Lacey, state Jason agent for the disaster relief com- mittee, and Thomas Russell, a member of the evacuation com- mittee of the state civilian defense council.
 Plans for obtaining emergency mobile canteen cars to be used in an emergency were discussed. Also plans for obtaining arm bands for members of the disaster relief com- mittee and methods of providing supplementary transportation for wounded were discussed.
 Among thoEc from the local ciyil- ion defense and Red Cross con- mittees that were present were pr. Edward Godfrey, city health officer, Scout Commissioner David Bab. son, Mrs. Edith Ladd. executive secretary of the local office of the and Barry Morgan of Watertown, officers of the state evacuation committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
EMERGENCY SQUADS
 TO ATTEND CLINIC

A gas training clinic will be held at the Connecticut Light and Power company auditorium this evening at 7:45 by local civilian defense off, cials. Emergency squads will be present to view the many demon StrationS.
 Director of emergency services for the State Defense Council. Dana l.. Lewis, and his assistant. Joseph Mercer, are to be present at the meeting. Dr. R. Dalin, head of chemical research for the Phlax Corp, will speak at the clinic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
CONCRETE POURING
 STARTS AT MORRIS

Pouring of concrete for the spill way at the city's new dam and res- ervoir in Morris was started yes- terday by the contractors. L. G. De- Felice & Sons. of New Haven. City Engineer Charles A. Root said the pouring may be finished by Dec. 1.
 Progress in constructing the dam and reservoir has increased, MT. Root said. but work on the project is still behind schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

Washington Park Community Club held short business meeting last evening at the Community House. President J. B. Cuddy presid- ed. MT. Cuddy brought up the sub- ject of Scrap Metal which is to be collected throughout the city Octo- Der 17th, the drive being sponsored by all the newspapers of Waterbury
 He asked that everyone do his or her part to pick up anything they have in the line of old metals which are not in use now, not only in their own households, but to spread the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
COP. Alderman
 AdUised 10 Ride; Around Home City

Alderman George l.. Kingston (R) protested at last nights meeting of the board of alder men that Waterbury was far behind in the tearing cup of trolley rails for use in war pro- ductiOn. Cities like New Ha- ven Hartford and Bridgeport, he said, are far ahead.
 In his travels (he is g sales executive for the American Brass Col Mir. Kingston said he had found much greater progress elsewhere.
 Whereupon, Alderman Henry Minicucci (D) rose and said:
 "IR MT. Kingston would spend some time riding around his own city instead of elsewhere in and out of the state, he'd see that Waterbury Is doing a fine job of rail removal"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

win St., Stanley P. slogeris, A South Riverside St., Anthony Hernobich, 182 Mill St., Joseph E. Langlois, 51 E. Liberty St., Raymond H. Du- mouchel, 126 South View St., Fran cis M. Bedell, 154 South Elm St., Bernard V. Campus, PIP Charles St., Michael F. Carozza, PIP Charles St., Attalio J. Fulliero, 40 West Clay St., David Carmody. 151 South Elm St., Henry J. DiDomizio 18 Granite St., Joseph c. Ledoux, 633 South Main St., Alexander c. Rigon, g Althea St., Stanley J. LukeSki. 194 Mill St., Joseph E. Banville, 337 South Main St., Joseph G. Michaud, 230 South Main St., Victorien Dionne. 474 South Main St.
 John Francis Carey, 399 North Main street, Union City; Laurier J. Pellerini, FOG East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
MISSION FESTIVAL
 TO BE HELD SUNDAY

Naugatuek, Sept. 29-The annual mission festival Of et. Paul'S Evan. sel!eal Lutheran church will be held sunday at 2 D. m. Rev, Q. v. Ders tram Will deliver a sermon. F0llow- lng th 2 serRleea, dinner Will be sery- ed by the Ladies Aia society ln the church halL Everyone ls invited te ailena,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23

with A other defendants, on charges of conspiracy. Roth were accepted by the Army after passing physical examinations Monday.
 The 16-A group includes several welI-known Waterburians, among them Frederick Bumper, Francis Bedell, athletic luminary, James A. O'Donneli, Prank Thompson, milk salesman and boWler and Joseph o. Garveau.
 The, men. were given two week furloughs after being sworn into the Army. They will leave to begin Army training when their fur loughs end.
 Those accepted from 16-A are:
 Joseph M. Wisnosky, 94 Willow St., Joseph R. Catalina, 126 Maple St., Anthony T. Narstis, PTS Wash ington Ave-, William F. Kunze, 27 Grand St., Albert J. Gravel, 954 South Main St., Charles D. Kizaus- kas, g Lafayette St., Michael J. Cizauskas, 878 Highland Ave, Ray mond A. Perigard, A E. Liberty St., Gene Pavone, St. Jean St., Edward F. Healey, 5 Rye St., Edward J. Mar tin, 130 E. Liberty St., Arthur Peri gard, A E. Liberty St., Timothy F. Minogue, $50 Baldwin St., Edward F. Flagherty, 31 Meadow St., James A, ODonnell, 2 Middle St., Thomas J. Morano, 106 Greenmount Teri, Russell A. Stevens, 325 Bank St., Joseph A. Fregeau, IA Meadow St., Louis Berardi, 109 Charles St., Fred J. Hart, 58 South Elm St., Manuel F. Marques, 633 South Main St., Stanley w. Yankauskas, 787 Bank St., Joseph A. Steponaitis, 863 Bank St.,
 Lucien J. Chabot, 40 E. Liberty St., Joseph A. JanuSk, 36 South Leonard St., Nicholas Zappone, 2ee GeddOs Terr., Robert P. Nicol, 156 Kelsey St., Daniel E. Lynch, 52 Laf- ayette St., Arthur J. Teurcotte, 396 South Main St., Frank P. Thompson 10 Greenmount Terr., Normand R. Lamcureux, IA E. Liberty St., Arr thur N. Diorio, 297 South Leonard St., Inbrigio Volle, A Liberty St., Victor A. Dicirgilio, 62 Canal St., John J. Carmody, 372 Piedmont St., Frederick Gumpper, Baldwin St. Ext, Emilien J. Desjardins, 57 E. Clay St., Ralph J. Damelio. 218 Charles St., Charles E. Smith, 14O Orange St., Alfred Ambrose, 1903 Bank St., Guido P. Torsani, 6 Sim ons Ave, Charles L. Burby. B Mea- dow St., Thomas J. McEvoy, SOP South Main St.,
 Stanley Markevicius, 921 Highland Ave, Joseph O. Gerveau, 436 South Main St., Anthony Grifa, g Acorn St., Joseph s. Christiano, 40 Union St., Nicola Sciandra, 301 Bank St., Joseph D. Coviello, 293 South Leon-. ard St., Louis Passaro, 103 Charles St., Peter Flammia. 77 Ross St., An drew Staver, 45 Lounsbury St., Ar thur D. Farrell, A Cottage Pl., Lo- gay w. Boisvert, 184 Baldwin St., Frank J. Kunze, IA Railroad Hill St., Leon P. Klimaszewski, 68 Pond St., Harry J. Block, 102 South Leonard Edward c. DauphinaiS, 291 River St., St., James E. Jones. S4 Canal St., William Mcconnell, 82 South Leon- ard St., Raymond J. Donnelly, 20 Washington St., Gerard J. Belle mare, 46 E. Liberty St., Louis c. Ciminera 701 South Main St., Ar thur 0. LeClerc, 39 West Clay St.,
 Theodore P. Omiecinski. 396 Bald
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
Many Familiar Names On List Released By
 Local Draft Board
Kin of Former Bnnd Leader Among Number Inducted Monday -TWO.Weeks FulOugh Given Men
 Qualifying in Physical Examinations

Names of additional Waterbury Selective Service eligibles sworn into the U. S. Army among them two nephews of Gerard Wilhelm Kunze, German-A American Bud leader were announced today The latest contingent to be accepted represent Draft Board 16-A William F
 Railroad Hill Street. are reported as nephews the famous Rnd head who now on trial in U S Court in New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-23
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 We have wonderful gift box ready for mailing no wFoppins-sp0ee for your name on cover too-three pair hose six fs-usefuI-proetieoI -$z.50.
 Roll the bones-diee sets $2.50. Monsy belts thot stick 10 their Eibs-for those in the money $l.5o.
 cisoretse eoses $2.oo-Toboeeo pouch $4.0o-Shos polish kits $4oo.
 Our government gu0Tontees chrlssmes delivery to September shipments only.