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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Advocates of drying up" Amer ica again have become increasingly active, especially since Pearl Har- bor. They want law Smilar to the Eighteenth Amendment to the Con- stitution forbi6ding the manufac- ture, sale and consumption of al- coholic beverages which was re- pealed in 1883, ending a riotous era of bootlegging and gangsterism.
 Widespread public attention was called to the ssue recently when Senator Josh Lee. Oklahoma Dem ocrat, attempted to include in the measure lowering the military draft age from 20 to lS, an amendment that would prohibit the sale of liq- uor in communities adjacent to military camps.
 Shelved by Senate
 Secretary of War Henry L. Stim- son asserted that it would mean army-enforced prohibition in such centers as New York, Chicago and San Francisco. By vote of 49 to 25, the Senate sent the proposal to the Military Affairs Committee, virtually killing it.
 Now that at least 600,000 United Sates troops are overseas and with that number steadily increasing. the anti-prohibitionists believe the .drys' will try to stage a coup like that of 1918 when about 2.000 GOO American troops were in foreign lands.
 Although soldiers now can vote even though they are not in the United States. the difficulties in volved probably would keep the to- tai vote low, giving the feminine vote--ilgually dry-an out-of-pro- portion importance, the vets con- tend. A soldier in the thick of bat tie would have little chance or in- clination to vote, they say. 4 re- cent United Press survey revealed that less than two per cent of the 5,500, 600 men in the armed forces will vote in the Nov. 3 elections. Prom the 600 1000 men overseas, only 7,5O0 ballots are expected.
 Evidence that prohibitionists see in the war an opportunity to curb or kill demon rlini." is seen in in- creased attention given the issue by newspapers. The New York World Telegram recently reprinted on its front page a dispatch dated March %, 1929, telling how Illinois police raided a home, killing a woman and clubbing her husband into uncon- sciousness merely to c0nfiscate one- half gallo nof wine.
 Enforcement Costly
 It has been estimated that en- forcement of prohibition cost the federal government alone s50O.000,- 0,- 900 plus the loss of si0.000, ,O00.00 in liquor revenue. At the same time gang lords such as Al Capone, be- came immensely wealthy selling bootleg liquor. They didn't pay in- come taxes. so the government revenue suffered even more.
 Ever since the British colony Of Connecticut prohibited the sale of whisky to the Indians in l646. and Maryland levied fines of 100 pounds of tobacco on all drunkaFds just 300 years ago. the fight over wheth- CT or not to have prohibition has rageOd. One of the earliest punish ments for sdEinking was locking the offender in wooden stocks in vii. lage squares.
 pr. Benjamin Ruah. one of the sIgners Of the Declaration of In- dependence, wrote an essay on the evils Of drink which began e vIgor- ous campaign against liquor. In iTef, the first internal revenue flaw Imposed a tax on whisky. preclpi- lkstlnw kha nntnFieass seWhisly Re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
ARMISTICE BALL
 SATURDAY NIGHT
FIOriO Post and Auxiliary Sponsoring Annual Event
 at Temple Hall

Several outstanding citizens have expressed their intentions of att tending the annual Armistice day military ball being given by Florio Post and its auxiliary next Satur- day night at Temple hall.
 The list includes Hon. Mayor Vim cent A. Scully, Msgr. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, Rev. Roger Anderson, Frank Pope, Atty. General Francis Pallotti, Tax Collector, Humbert Mangini, City Treasurer Serge Be- langer, City Court Clerk Atty. Car mine J. Cipriano. Asst. Corp. Coun- sel John Membrino. Past Comman- der William Harrington of the American Legion, Ray Tanning, Meyer Schowlasky, manager of the the Newingston Veterans Hospital, Past Natianal Commander John c. Caporale. State Commander Dom- enic Mercugliano. State President of the Auxiliary, Mrs. Julia Caporale of New Haven, National vice-Presi- dent of the Auxiliary. Mrs. Mary Pallaidini of Derby.
 Most local veterans groups and their auxiliaries will be represented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
ALLIED SOLDIER

(Dedlcated 10 Private William z. Godstein, U. S. Army Air Corps. Atlantic City, N. JD His soul has grown, because 1t touched the place Where men grow up - the rendezvous with light Where all things are illumined, where the face Of unity with mankind gows. where sight Sinks under levels once so hard and thick Here one mans pain screams agony in all (When you are hurt, my brother, am sick: You help me when stumble lest fall) His soul has grown Now Europes flesh Is his; He hangs upon q fence-hls back wears scarE And hunger squeezes him: 1t is for this And men and women prisoned between bars He walks with pride. his uniform shout That he is one with all who are not free, That he wEl help to put the fire out, Plant in it's ashes seeds of liberty.
 By Nakhoma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
No. Sailor Takes On Vital Job
 Speeding More Planes To Guadalcanal

He commanded the GsAllleahlp New Mexico and headed the planning division og tho Bureau og NAvsgallon, some say that makes him fl not q sswlvel-chAlr Admiral" then a bat. tleship AdmirAi,n and . flyer otls as an afterthought
 Truth s that since isas Admiral Mccain has been airmlnoed. study ing naval Neronaullcs and trying 0 act into it because he sew It's grow ing importance. He says, ~1 was stubborn about ik"
 Also he had his nerve. When he did get in, in iess-S6. the course re- Qulred he fly every type of "ooat"-- and he was flfty-one. But he stuck, won out, loved it and stlll does. He commanded the Panama fleet air base, then the carrier Ranger, then the Naval Air station at san Diego, then in June, lo4l, the Aircraft Scouting Force,
 He commanded our naval aircraft in the Southern Pacific from May until September when he came to his swivel chair In Washington,
 At S:S0 A. M., he glngerly sits in it In an office decorated with mod els and photographs of aircraft and carriers, and photographs of his predecessor, Vice Admiral "Jaek" Towers, now In the Pacific, and Ad- miral King, his chief.
 HE'S ALWAYS EAGER
 TO QUE FIGHTERS
 The morning Is filled with confer ences of Navy and Joint Boards and with officers, notably those who have seen action. If Admiral Me- Cain hears of the arrival of one of these fighters. he dasfles to see him, hurriedly rolling cigarette. care- less where the fragments fall.
 He signs his papers at standup desk and often lunches In the Navy cafeteria, lining up with clerks, Ma rines and ensigns. Sometimes his aides send out searching parties that bring him back for a confer ence with some high official. his eyes snapping with a new bit of knowledge gained, or a new idea how to lick the Japs or the Nazis. His principal relaxation is playing golf-"If break 100 I'm good"-or watching the horses run, which is natural in a Southerner. But most ly the Admiral is a home-and- fam fly man. He married Katherine Vaulx of Fayetteville, Ark, is father of a daughter and two married sons, one lawyer rejected for physical reasons, the other Lieutenant Commander whose submarine just put to sea, so hasn't sunk anything yet--"But it will"
 Everyone else calls him John, but Mrs. Mccain calls hm Sidney. She's not too worried about the eleven pounds he has lost on his new job; thinks he'll be all right once he gets the run of 1t and can step out for an occasional trip cn a carrier or plane. away from that swivel chair.
 The Admiral grins and agrees with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

On the air Rev. Leonard Feeney, s. !, of Weston College Mass is going to be heard in series of broadcasts on the Catholic Hour" These will take place on the five Sundays in November according to announcement. Father Feeney is we'll known for his roetic writings as we'll prose. Most readers know his "Towns and Little Towns" also his "Fish on Friday" The title of his radio series is 'We are the Children of God" He is frequent contributor to the Jesuit weekly America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Mostly statistical Mir and Mrs Daniel Insogna (the latter the former Irene Leonard) parents of lovely baby girl born week ago Sunday at St. Marys hospital MT. and Mrs. Guy Winston are telling 1t to their neighborS It boy, Guy, 3rd born at St Mary's Mrs Winston is the former Ruth Davie Pop is employed at the Waterbury Tool baby boy, Rob- ert Paul. was born to Mir and Mrs. Walter Serben of Ward street week ago last Saturday at St. Marys erton, Mass. Mrs. Amy Cadotte is just as proud of her new grandson as are its parents, MT. and Mrs. Bryan Kovzeove. Mrs Kovzelove is the former Eileen .!adotte
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

"Cap" Eaton is familiar figure around the west end these days, accompanied by his setter dog Bng The latter may in the canine section of the Armys Signal Corps soon He's something of a hero in the western section of town Joe Donahue former mem- Der of our repororial staff and a member of the Associated Press in New Haven, weekended here ]. Mr. and Mrs Frank Malasko of New York City are cee bratng their third wedding anniversary today. The wife of the proprietor of the Connecticut Yankee on Broadway and former local resident is the former Elsie M Theodhor of NYC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
ANTOINETTE COLNEY SECRETARY OF A. F. L.

The American Friends of Lith- uania of Con. Inc., have filed art- cles of association at the ofiice of Secretary of State Chase Going Woodhouse. Antoinette A. Colney is listed as secretary of the orgarii- Zation.
 A certificate of amendment has been granted w. J. Megin, Inc, of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

people will hold the Solomons and more, too. if we do our part and get the planes and other supplies out to them. We're learning fast = things like these:
 About heavy bombers: the Navy PBY's are fine for seeing. but for fighting the Army'S B-l7 and B-2S4 are wonderful so we use 'em. We're damn busy fight ing the JapS. not the Army, as some people think. About car- riers: until we get bombers of greater range and staying power than anyone has now, we'll need carriers to carry planes to the point of attack. About battleships and cruisers: we need their gum
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
CRANE TO SPEAK
 AT YALE TUESDAY

Richard P. Crane. vise-president of the Lea Mfg. Co. Of Waterbury. will give q talk on the topic. Burr Ing and Its Application to the War Program" at the Sterling chemistry laboratory ct Yale University tomor- row night at o'clock. The meet ing has been arranged by the New Haven branch of the American Electro -Piaters society. 4 question period will be conducted following the lecture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Choir Rehearsal

The weekly rehearsal of the Llth- uanian Women's Alliance Choir viii be held tonight at 7:45 at the choir room in the old St. Joseph's school. Professor Alexander J. Alek- sis, ehoirmasteT. will be in charge. Preparations will be furthered for the parish concert which will be presented by the combined choiTs November IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
[. (. AUXILIARY
 TO MEET TONIGHT
Social to Follow Venta Hall Farley; Choir Sched-
 uleS Rehearsal
BROOKLYN NEWS

The monthly meeting of the Lith- uanian Chamber of Commerce Aux Hilary will take place tonight at 2 o'clock at Venta hall on Green street. Mrs. Frank Banis will pre- side.
 Following the business session a social will be held for club mem bers and friends who assisted at the recent picnic of the organization. Officers will serve as hostesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Good Evening
OUR TOWN
n1l BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

O,rome Squire phneas Brown Banker Business Man, Etco oa sourc phneas Brown doesn't look his years Hos been deacon of the Center Church for fifty years neS noted for his smile but has been known to iroN1A Very highly respected by everyone in our town. The Soulre has half century ot changes Been prominent in the church and various eranses' Firm or purpose but never a crank,
 President ot the First National Bank fe has served on committees in friendly accord, Been a member of the school and library board, Hes in business too, owns couple of stores Allows he has lived through at least three wars The Squire and family live at Three Mile Ridge Out beyond the cement bridge, In days gone by he furnished sleigh rides For the children and lots else besides He proytded the first Christmas tree for Green, He called Ssa,ir a spade but he never was mean. pillar Of society they called Squire Phineas Brown N' '' " -EM EL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Private Carl COntadin of 4S Crown street. fol- lowing his induction into the U S. Army, is now sta toned with the Medical Replacement Center at Camp Pickett Va His training will consist of actual maneuvers illustrating medical and evacuation prob Iems encountered the battlefield well basic military work. As a Medical Department sol
 er is joining thousands of enlisted men, doctors dentists, and in the al-mpOrtant mission ito conserve the fighting strength" of the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Francis M Egan oe riantsvEIle is wearing Che uniform of che United states Marine Corps. He recently wound up hts recruit training program at the Leather. neck's depot at rarris Island, $. c, He Is the son of MT. and Mrs. Michael W. Egan, south End road, rlanssville.
 Egan won Che lsao Caddy golf championship at che Southingten Country Club. lEe graduated from Lewis High School at Southlngton and the Pratt-Whitney Trade School Prior to his enlistment in the Marine Corps, Egan was em- pleyca by Pratt-Whitney in East Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

$ is for scrapple Down in Philadelphia they are not going to mind the ham and bacon shortage. Already leading hotels down there are featuring scrapple their menus. That good old Philadelphia dish is having great boom down that way and being offered breakfast instead of ham and bacOn There bits of pork in scrappe but it is mostly composed of meat and vegetables. Now if they can just find a substitute for their famous Fish-HOuse Punch!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
FURTHER STUDIES
 FOR WARDENS LOOM

ReinstrIcticn of all air raid ward ems will be required because Of new types of bombs being used by the Axis powers. says Chief Air Raid Warden James J. Curtin. Additional personnel will also be required. he believes.
 A bulletin issued by the Ofiice of Civilian Defense reports that tke Axis powers are now using new types of both explosive and incen. diary bombs
 Larger equipment will also have to be used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Corn is grown without the aid of rain on the Canary Islands. Dew supplies the moisture and the stalks are so short that the ears touch the ground. The crop is planted in mulch of cinders, preventing evap- oration,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Discussion Club

St. Joseph's Discussion Club will hold its regula rweekly meeting to- night at e:30 at the old St. Joseph's school. All high school students who are members of the parish have been urged to attend. Rev. Alfred Cabitor is advisor of the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
D ANSWERS
 TO WAR QUIZ
Questions on want Page

Questions on want Page 1. Inslgne is worn by an offi- cer's steward.
 2. The generals car is Army slang for Q wheelbarrow.
 3. It Is estimated taht 1000 900 square miles Of territory are now controlled lhy the Nazis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
JUNIOR VICTORY
 EVENTS DROPPED

Roy Schwartz. chairman of events for the Junior Victory corps of the Civilian Defense Volunteer group, has announced that activities plan ned thls week have been cancelled and further plans will be announced IatAr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Radio Speaker

Ernest Mazaika, vice-president of the Lithuanian Chamber Of Com merce. gave a talk about the newly formed American Friends of Lith- uania organization over the Lithu- anian Chamber of Commerce radio program on Station WATR yester- day afternoon. He explained the purpose of the organization and urged support of the benefit concert on November 2 in which Anna Kaskas. Metropolitan Opera Star. will appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Ruta Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Lithuanian Women's Ruta So- ciety will take place tonight at 7;30 at the clubroom in the old St. Jo- sephis school. Plans will be made for a party to take place at next months meeting and also for vari- ous other activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
TnuRSnAY. NOV. B

S:45 p. n.-Sprague school; Junior Mrs. Lawrence Farrell and Alice Fitzpatrick.
 7:30 D. m.-Seth Thomas recre-a hall; Standard: Felix l.. Matthews and staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
FRIDAY, NOV. 6

l2:30 p. m.-Chase Metal Works; Standard: Emil Albecker.
 FOO D. m.-Elks hall: Standard: !: Mrs. Mary Norgren and staff.
 T:30 D. m.-Duggan school; Stand ard: Charles A. Williams and staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
TUESDAY. NOV. 3

S:15 a. m.-American Brass O.; Standard: Earl Howard.
 l2:30 D. m.-Chase Metal Works: Standard: Emil Albecker.
 7.3o D. m.--Elks hall. Advanced: 1: Mrs. Lawrence Farrell and staff,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Mir. and Mrs. John azilckas of Highland avenue have with them for a few days. their daughter. Mrs. John Sperodeo. pr. 6peradeo and John Sperodeo. Jr.. all Of New York City. Their son. Floyd Zailckas. a student at the Catholic University Law School, visited them over the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
MONDAY, NOV. 2

7:S0 D. m. Duggan school; Stand ard: Charles Williams and staff.
 7:30 p. m, Elks hall; Standard; Mrs. Albert Hermann and staff.
 800 p. m. Thomaston branch; Felix l.. Matthews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notices for this column must
 be sent to the Mayors office at least three days in advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
CIVILIANS! GET THE JUMP ON THE AXIS!

\ PREPARE NOW against air attack Don't be caught
 mapping when the enemy drops his ncendiary bombs and poison By destroying life and property and dis Tupting essential civilian services he hopes to your morale The to beat the enemy the home front Is to TAKE THE OFFENSIVE. Learn how to fight bombs fire and war gases NOW
 4 Our Washington Service Bureau has just produced v chart. CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS" which will show how to detect poison most commonly used by the enemy how to neuTalize them and minimize their effect how to deconaminate water food clothing and household equipment and administer first aid instructions are included for combating bombs and fires well inc formation regarding the organization and insignia civilian air raid services together with guide to authoritative books on chemical warfare
 < The material and data in his chart supplied - reviewed and passed by the U G. office of Civilian Defense The chart is i7x22 inches In size printed m full cooFs Hang It your wall or keep 1t in an easily accessible place for emergency Air raid wardens and their staffs will find the chart tremendously helpful
 Mali the coupon, together with twenty-five cents fully wrapped and your chart will he sent you promptly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Camera -characterizatsons of Rear Admiral John s. Mccain: Left, he locks "hart- bitten" when pictured in Washington. faced with the grim task of reinforcing Guadal. canal air strength. Above, his "ruddy, freckled allght with a puolxlsh grin" he's shown in re- faxed mood during recent inspec-
 tion tour of Guadalcanal. power. It was Japanese gum power, not bombs, that sank theret of our cruisers in the Sclomons.
 That's how it looks to me, but If everybody agreed on everything we'd be dead from the feet up. You have to see the whole picture"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Wartime Brings ResurgenceO Of
 Interest In Prohibition Issue
By GLEN M. STADLER United Press Stan Correspondent

2UPThe people of the United Sates have World IL like the American forces ETance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
FORESAw IMPORTANCE OF AVIATION

Admiral Mccain sees 1t, thanks to training and experience. Hail. ing from Carrollton. Miss, he was graduated from Annapolis In 1906, went immediately to the Far East. He specialized in mechanics and en- gineering until 1917, when he did cruiser escort, then staff duty.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-12-04
The Light of Freedom

Chanua of 1912 will be celebrated America
lands with appreciation Joyous
this Feast of Lights For
ndng of the lights given
I'M security continuity with the
Ind hope This year. the Pickering
that barely perceptibIe in
misery that have engufed
the history of two mlenias yet be
freedom the promise of victory
5 fulfilled in its entirety.
than other holiday richly
Chanukah historically spiritually
people, linked
he reminder to Jews that their history
umphs disaserp emergence seemingly
power brute force negated spirit
the Chanuak holiday gifted with
imagery light that first candle Friday December 4h
surge through feeling exharatng knship
Maccabeus taught the world that dgned
righteous ultimately with victory.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-12-04
Chanukah Feast OF Dedication
December Ali, 1912

religious freedOmand,
therefore, traditional
Lights RededcaOn
celebrated this
December Ali.
written history this battle to be found in the Apocy
pha Bible in the of Maccabees.
AntiOchuS Epiphanes Of Ju-
all unto his "new ORDER
provinces National culture local religion,
general
plan o. coordination" everyone.
But did not work. The religion of their fathers and the be-
precious the Jews to be exchanged either
the religion of the Greek
gods worship Antiochus demanded
revolt headed by Judas Maccabeus and
small of patriots against
battle 165 B. c.
his defeated and the Temple In
converted into shrine,
rejoicing thanksgiving There is legend OF
dedcatna small of sacred
oil ordinarily three of flame before
lasted the full eight days until cOnecrated oil could De
again.