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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
ARTHUR CARLSON
 ENLISTS IN ARMY
Prospect Street Resident Receives Purse at Fare-
 we'll Party

Naugatuck, Dec. 22-Arthur Carl son, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Ar- thur Carlson, ST., of Prospect street, Union City, was feted by a num- Der of friends Sunday at Hibernian hall. MT. Carlson recently enlisted in the U. s. Army and will leave soon for active duty. He was a member of the Y. M. c. A. swim- ing team and has contributed to their victories on many occasions Before his enlistment he was em- ployed by the American Brass Go in Waterbury and by the American Railway Express Co. nj Naugatuck
 He was presented purse from those attending who were: Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Carlson, Sr., MT. and Mrs. Edwin Carlson, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Carlson, MT. and Mrs. Ray mond Carlson. MT. and Mrs. Harry Carlson of Waterbury. MT. and Mrs. John ,Hulstrunk, MT. and Mrs. Clay ton Fellows, MT. and Mrs. George Hulstrunk. Mir. and Mrs. Carlton Mahan, MT. and Mrs. Peter Para wich, MT. and Mrs. Leon Campbell of Beacon Falls, Al Sullivan, MT and Mrs. William McDermott, Charles c. Anderson, Theodore Mortiz of Beacon Falls, Mrs. Alec De Brichy. Mrs. Patrick Crotty. Mrs. Samuel Harper, Sr.. Mrs. Jo- seph Shilinskas, Lillian Carlson, Phyllis Wolfe, Martha Campbell. Harriet Campbell, Phyllis Nargi of Waterbury; George Hulstrunk. Bil- lie Hulstrunk and Francis Shilin- kaS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
By JOSEPH W. oET00s, JR.

fUnited Press stan Correspondent
 Washington, Dec. a - (UP) - Heads Of the three government agencies are drafting new plans te meet east coast gasoline and fuel oil emergencies for submission tc etabilization Director James r Byrnes at Q second White House conference tomorrow.
 They were expected to deal par- ticulafiy with means of tightening existing rationing control and bring 1ng maximum possible petroleum supplies to the i7.State emergency area.
 ByrneS met at the White House yesterday with Petroleum Coordi1- ntor Harold L. Ickes. Price Admin istrator Leon Henderson, Defense Transportation Director Joseph B. Eastman and Deputy Petroleum Co., ordinator Ralph K. Davies.
 The conference was designed to lay the ground work for overhaul. lng the whole petroleum ratlonirg structure. At the end of the meet- Ing Byrnes said he saw no hope for Icssening restrictions on use of gas- cline and fuel oil in the East.
 lie added, however, that steps Would be taken by the three agen- eies to Increase the supply and itn- prove rationing methods" Officials declined to amplify. But it was gen- eraliy assumed to refer to the pos- eibility of extending the oil pipe. line network to Eastern states and building additional vessels for trars- portation of petroleum by inland waterways.
 A program aiming at bringing 1b0.00O additional barrels Of petro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
JAP AIR STRIP
 AT BUNA TAKEN
Allies Wage Heavy Fight to Wipe Out Entire Force
 in New Guinea

Gen. MacArthur's Headquarters, Australia, Dec. 22.-(UP) --O One of the two Japanese air strips on the beach southeast of Buna was in Al- lied hands today and the other was under attack from both ends in some of the heaviest fighting of the campaign.
 The main attack was at the southeastern end of the strip, In the Cape Endaiadere section about two miles from the Buna Mission, with light tanks overrunning the enemy's bunker type strong points of con- nected steel and concrete defenses.
 AS this and another attack, from across the Buna Creek, continued at the main front, it developed that Australians who captured the village of Coma almost two weeks az" were still finding Japanese remnants and some of the enemy troops who land- ed week ago at the Mambare es- tuary, % miles northwest up the coast from Buna, were still trying to organize for action.
 Tn the Buna beach head fighting, Allied infantry was pushing between the two air strips peninu a screen U tanks which had overrun the Japa- nese defense perimeter and knocked out IS Japanese strong points near Sinemi Creek, between the old and new landing areas. This force was reported to be within 2,400 yards of ths 9una Mission.
 Americans attacking the mission from the other side, on the north- west, from the creek, were much nearer the buildings but were up against deep entrenchments and strong mortar and machine gun posts protectated by log barricades. They had made no substantial pro- gresS.
 Analysis of Gen. Douglas MacAr- thurs communsques from the last several weeks showed that only when light Americana built General Stuart tanks went into action last Friday did Australian and American infan- try find 1t possible to advance spec = fly into the heart of the Buna beach, head. The Japanese had withstood  & virtual siege in this swamphound jungle fortress area for more than a month.
 Study of the communiques showed also no mention of AllieI naval forces operating in support of the campaign. There were nine mentions of Japanese naval forces maneuver- ing between New Guinea and New Britain and several reports of att tempts-at least two were success ful-to land more troops at widely separated points along the New Guinea coast. By setting up nore lit- tie Bunas the Japanese could drag the New Guinea campaign on for months
 The Japanese landings were m-ae despite substantial Allied air supe- ricrity. Occasionally Japanese con- vnvn wo~a EarA in without Nwist@r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
NEW YEAR'SPARTY
 PLANS COMPLETED
Lithuanian Alliance to Hold Annual Celebration; Choir
 Rehearsing Tonight

Plans are being completed by the Lithuanian Alliance of America lodge II, for the annual New Years party which will take place Thurs day night, Dec. 3l, at Nemunas hail, A8 Green street. A special entertainment program will be pre- sented, and a dinner, music, and dancing will be included.
 Jacob Treciokas heads the arr engagements committee. Assisting him are Jacob Azunaris, Mrs. Peter Krugelis, Bolius Petrauskas, John ZenAntauskas, and Helen Tareila.
 Christmas Social
 The Girl Scouts of Troop 12 will hold their annual Christmas carol- ing session and party tonight. The girls will meet at 6:30 at the Third Congregational church hall from where they will leave to sing carols at homes of friends in the High land avenue section. A grah-bag will be a feature of the party which will follow at the hall.
 Choir Rehearsal
 St. Joseph's parish choir will hold a rehearsal tonight at o'clock at the church under the direction of Professor Alexander J. Aleksis. Final preparations will be made for the special program to be render ed at the II o'clock Mass on Christmas Day. .-...
 The annual Yule party of the combined choirs will take place Sat- urday at the Chase Country club. The Student and Women,s Alliance choir members, as well as the par ish choir, will participate.
 Holy Name Frolic
 AlyokSa and a large committee of members of the Holy Name Society of St. Josephs church are making arrangements for the annual New Years Eve frolic which will be held at St. JoSeph's auditorium. A dinner a special entertainment. music, and dancing will be on the program. Stanley Lesniak and his orchestra will supply music.
 Scout Meeting
 The regular weekly meeting of Boy Scout troop 28 will take place tonight at 6:30 at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
Japs Let Prisoners
 Die On Sinking Ship
Survivors Who Reach Free China Relate Tragedy;
 Many Diseased After Nine Months Confinement

paillng sanitray, medical and food conditions prevailed. Many of tteli comrades had died and hundreds were almost walking skeletons.
 All prisoners were placed below deck in crainped quarters with barely room to lie down.
 we thought that the future might be brighter because the food served the first day was better than that at the prlson," one survivor said,
 Late the second afternoon we heard shouting on deck. Then the ship shuddered under a huge ex- plwosion and began to list in a few seconds. We could hear firing above apparently at the torpedoing sub- marine. The ship settled but con- tinued to move.
 Then the nightmare began. The Japanese closed all hatch covers with tarpaulins and lumber. There were no air inlets and hour by hour the hold became more unbearable. There were no latrineS and the stench was overpowering,
 "The worst hour came when sev- cral men, weakened by prison dis eases, dled.
 Next morning the ship seemed to be settling and there was no shuond on deck.
 "The stronger men decided to es. cape. They forced through a hatch where they saw that the ship was being lowed, with no Japanese left aboard.
 We could see the Japanese, be- ginning to cast of the tow. Our ship lurched and began to go down by the stern" ,,,,
 Although they lacked life belts, the survivors said men began jump ing overheard amid machine gun fire from several Japanese vessels cruising around the ship.
 "Some of the ships continued firing at the men in the sea-" survivor said. We were swimming in groups, but many drowned im- mediately because of weakness.
 "The Japanese then began pick ing up many groups of men but made on attempt to lower boats to help the majority. Probably not over Q few hundred were rescued."'
 After vainly attempting to att tract attention, the survivors swaln to shore where they found Chinese fishermen who fed and clothed them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22

plane cover.
 Observers felt that if the Allied forces were ever in position to copy the Japanese tactics. the odds would be in their favor, since they could count on the largest concentration of fighting planes ever assembled in the Australia-New Guinea area to cover seaborne landings.
 Such landing would enable the Allies assault troops to surround quickly and reduce isolated Japa- nese pockets along ..e coast. just as use of the light tanks has speeded the breaking of the eneliy strong hold on the beach below Buna. With out such seaborne landings, some ob- servers saw a more tedious. costly overland campaign in prospect.
 The tanks enabled the Australian and American infantrymen and ma- chine-gunners to meet the Japanese on equal terms, in the jungle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
New Plans Underway
 For Fuel Emergency
Groundwork Laid for Overhauling Whole Petroleum
 RatiOnlng Structure; Further Gas Cuts Loom

I leum daily from Texas Into the At. lAntic coast area Of construction ol barges, towboats, tugs and terminal facilities was announced by War Production Board Chairman Donald M. Nelson latB week. That is not OK. pected to bring material relief to the i7.state area before summer.
 The chief means of improving ras tioning methods were understood to be an energetic crack down on boots logging and possible plugging of loopholes caused by use of gasoline for driving to races and other ob. viously pleasure purposes.
 OPA officials doubted htat an efs fectlve system for putting Q clamp on all pleasure driving as such could be made effective, although both Great Britain and Germany have succeeded in virtually eliminating it, They said the present gasoline ra. ton of three gallons a week on "A" books in Eastern states leaves 30 llt" tie for pleasure driving that the leakage Is comparatively negligible"
 A further warning that even the present gasoline ration might later have to be cut was given by Deputy Petroleum Administrators Davies, Commenting on an announcement by fckes thta gasoline supplies for the remainder of December in the i7.state area will total only 366,. 900 barrels daily and in January, only 33i 900 daily, he said:
 Even this amount cannot be guar. anteed. Any unforeseen and unfore- seeable military remand, over and above the estimates which have been furnished us, would unavoidably TO" suit in the necessity for revising these estimates downward"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
YOUTHS HELD ON
 BENCH WARRANTS

Bench warrants were issued in superior court today by Judge Ken meth Wynne for the arralgnment of Andrew Grigerek. IS. of Marion avenue and Richard Andrews. IS. of North Main street. both of Southington. on charges of rape. The youths were arrested Saturday on complaint of 8 i9-year- girl who told police authorities she was criminally assaulted by the accused last Tuesday night in Milldale.
 Bonds of $500 were set in each case upon recommendation from States Attorney William B. Fitzger- aid, and arraignment was set for the criminal session of superior court. January 5. The youths were apprehended by Detectives Edward Flanagan and William Casey of the state police and Sergeant Thomas Laden, acting county detective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
BOSTON OFFICER
 GETS SILVER STAR

Washington, Dec. a. (uP)-The war department today announced the award Of the silver star to 2nd Lieut.. Walter ]. Burns. Boston Mass. and 8 Canal St.. Winchester, Mass.
 Burns on Nov. g took the wheel of a landing boat when a French destroyerg shell disabled coxswaii,, Under continuous enemy fire, Burns steered the boat to the Morocco shore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
.JAP SUB BASE
 ON KIS'KA HIT
U. s. BOrnbers Also Strike Heavy Blows in :
 SOloniOfis

washington, Dee. s22 - (UP) V United States hombers have heavily blasted the Japanese submarine base on Kisk Island in the AleutiAHis setting off violent explosions, and at the other end of the Pacific front have smashed again ct enemy bases nlid shipping in the Solomons.
 The attack on Kiska, second fin three days, was carried out sum day. Apparently 1t was unusually severe. ' The American bon1b:rs were escorted by fighter planes, a Navy conimunique said, and execli. ted a heavy, coordinated attack" ]"
 "Hits were scored and heavy ex- plosions were observed in the vi- rcinity of the submarine base" the Navy said. Camp areas and build- ings were bombed and strafed. All U. s. planes returned"
 On Dec. 17, Army Consolidated B-24 heavy bombers had left sev- eral fires burning after blasting shore installations on the enemy's northernmost outpost.
 Tn the Solofmons, Army Flying Fortresses on Monday (island t.s;le) i, attacked two Japanese cargo ships of the southern end of Bougain- vile island, northwest of 0uadal- canal, and scored one direct hit and several near hits. One enemy ship was settling by the stern when last seen.
 This attack brought Japanese ship casualties in the Solomons to l4S-5S sunk, five probably s''rlk, and 85 damaged. American. ship losses in that campaign stand at 28 sunk and an undisclpsed number damaged.
 On Sunday and Monday r.. ing FortreSses carried out the 1lth and 12th attacks since Dec. 9 on the enemy's new air base at Munda on New Georgia island, 150 miles northwest of Guadalcanal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
Market Irregular
 Again This Morning
Volume Above Yesterdays; Leading Industrials ss Showed Gain

fcals had a few firm spots.
 Railroad stocks generally eased Utiifties sagged. A few special is- sues had gains ranging to 1-2 points in U. s. & Foreign Secliri- ties preferred which equaled its high at S7. J. J. Newberry lost 3 points and few others had wide losses.
 New highs were made by Dow Chemical, Union Carbide, Goodyear. si-Cola, Philip Morris, Phillips Petroleum and United Air Lines. Air Reduction and Texas company equaled their highs. Airline issues generally were better under lead of Pan American, at 24 3-4, ex- dividend, up a point. Aircrafts were dull and steady. ~
 Kennecott featured in volume and lost 5-8 point to 28. Commonwealth & Southern also was active. 'S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
By THE OUT EASTER

1d,cIen Wolf, who died and was buried last week, was born out East. on Laurel street, where the family made its home for many years on Laurel street, where Mrs, Wolff and some Of the family stili live. LucIer was married and for some time made his home iil New York City. Two years ago he moved 10 Stamford. Ills body was brought here to the Bergin nor tuary and viewed by many Of his old time friends and acquaint- a1ces, Following his own wish. services were held in the old Church Of the Sacred Heart, at. tended by him for 50 many yearS. Like all of the WolfS, sons of the late Lucien, Adrian and Alfred, Lucien junior, first started his employment with the Scovili Mfg. Go. The senior Wolns were all highly trained mechanics, q great aid to the Scoyill com. paiiy. in their day of activity, and their sons, or most Of them, were trained in the same line.
 Lucien was one Of the number, and he developed into an expert in his line, and was so engaged when death reached out and took him. On the side Lucien was also a clever musician, coming to 1t naturally because all of the out East Woiffs had more or less abil- tty in the musical line. Mrs. deorgiana Wolff, mother of Lucien was for years the ofilcial organist of the fine choir the Sacred Heart church, was always noted for. In olden days she directed all Of the high class music supplied for the proper observance of Easter Sum- day and Christmas. An orchestra always accompanied the choir at such times, during the time the late Rev. Hugh Treanor was pas- tor of the church.
 The young of % and 90 years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
HUSBAND GRANTED
 DIVORCE DECREE

Guilford S. Michaad of Water bury was granted a divorce from Marie Lillian Ouellette Michaud also of this city, by Judge Kenneth Wynne in superior court today on cross-complaint charging miscon- duct. The original complaint was instituted by his wife who charged intolerable cruelty. The couple married October IS, 1884, at Cari- bau. Maine. and are the parents of a minor child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
$50, ,O0O Action Based
 On Fall Down Shaft
Guilford Man Sues Waterbury Paper Box Company for
 Extensive Injuries; Negligence Charged

moved to another floor, and that he fell from the first floor to the basement when he entered.
 The accident occurred January 27 ct the concerns building at l55 South Leonard street. According to the complaint. wooden gaes enclos- ing the elevator were in improper working order. It Is alleged that as a result the plaintiff had no warning that the elevator had been moved to the floor above. Many tons of the paper had already been delivered and theloading was be- ing completed when the fall oc- cured, the complaint indicates.
 Back injuries and paralysis of the right leg are listed by the petitioner, who also states he has suffered severe pain which will persist as long as he lives. The action will be returned to the court January 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
BUY WAR BONDS
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By JAMES M. CAIN

SPorTINo BREAKS the Axis home front vore sport these O gaining daily eagerly for doings of the
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 forget that this quite popular with the Axis peoples Is with They too put their happy construction on the Hoover shot lSl Japanese Illinois, mounting Beverley lS wolves said nightly the hills unburied Our enemies must not be hearened by such con and the most potent acid with which to hre the comptometer tote financing Guns bark wolves howl but figures talk and the est tale must verified Payroll offered the Treasury will tell exactly sdy American people and especay American abor behind the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
ORDER OF CONTINUANCE
 AND OF NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, CoUN-
 TY of NEW HAVEN, ss. WATER.
 BURY, December 11th, 1922.
 Upon the complaint of the said WATERBURY SA VI N c S BANK forth for . judgment fore-closing certain mortgages on premises or ahe westerly side of South Elm Street. in said Waterbury, a Re eeiver for said premises. etc, made xeturnable before the Superior Court ct waterbury. in and for New Haven County, on the first Tuesday of De- cember. f942, 1t appearing to and being found by this Court that certain of said defendants are oi parts unknown and certain other defendants are now absent from &his State; therefore,
 ORDERED, That said action be continued for three months, and shat notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing ehis Order in The Evening Demo- erat, a newspaper printed in said Waterbury, once q week, two weeks euccesgively, commencing on or be- fore the 18th day of December, A. D. 1942, by some proper officer, who, with his doings thereon, shall make Ape return.
 , By THE COURT,
 GEORGE H. FREEMAN, Clerk of said Superior Court for New Haven County at Waterbury STATE of CONNECTICUT, coUN- TT of NEW HAVEN, ss. WATER BURY, December 18th, 1942.
 The within and foregoing Is q grue and attested copy of the Original order in my hands for publication, with my endorsement
 ALBERT FRANCIS. as-ls-as Deputy Sheriff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
By ROBERT P. MARTIN
Iunl.sd Preas staas correaponaen.l


 Somewhere In West China, Dec, -(Deiayed) = (UP) - The Japa- neso let 500 to 1000 British and Canadian soldiers, weakened by brutality, de aboard a torpedoed and sinking prison ship, survivors who have reached Free China said today.
 Those who broke through matches and jumped into the seq without life jackets were machine gunned by Japanese sailors, tho survivors said. The prison ship was torpedoed by Q submarine of the China coast after it left Hong Kong September 27 for Shanghai and Japanese ports. Survivors whose identity cannot be revealed but whose accuracy Is unuuestloned, related the story of one of the tragedies of war.
 Aboard the ship were l,S00 pris- oners of war. They were ragged, diseased and starving after nine months of close confinement at Hong Kong where, they said, ape
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22

Injuries suSetained in an elevator shaft fall are the basis of Q $50,O00 damage suit instituted in superior court today by Lawrence Lukowski of duilford against the Waterbury Paper Box Company The plain tiff claims he did not know an ele- vator he had been using to deliver paper board to the concern had been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
TURKEY SHORTAGE
 FOR CHRISTMAS

Boston. Dec. 22--UP)--A short- age of turkeys for Christmas din- ners appeared probable today in most sections of New England as wholesale dealers reported they were considerably short of full require mentS.
 Most birds were sold on arrival at the market. but it was uncertain whether this demand would affect the ultimate consumer. The U. s. Agriculture department reported there was a similar short" whole sale market at Thanksgiving, but that many retailers were over stocked.
 The department said the whole sale shortage was caused by the maximum price regulations which provided midwest growers with bet- ter markets elsewhere, the large number of Army camps in those areas and the fact that New Eng land growers can obtain better prices by selling their turkeys at retail rather than wholesale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
TWO AUTOMOBILE
 FIRES CHECKED

Two more fires in automobiles were added to the toll yesterday wiseE sircEser extinguishec bla2es iil cars owned by Florence LaRusso oi 90 Bishop street, and Richard Say- age of 34 Scoviil street. Both cars were of the same make ard year. differing only in model. Very little damage was done in either case.
 Late yesterday afternoon. men from Engine 3 extinguished a fire in an apartment building at 827 Bank street, said to have been caused by an oil burner defect.
 Oil burner difilculties also caused smoke last night at the Malouf Rug Co. 8 Center street, but the dam age was negligible.
 No alarms were reported at fire headquarters this morning.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22

New York, Dec. 22.--(UP) -The stock market continued irregular today with volume above yesterdays total.
 Leading industrial issues gained. Steels were steady to firm, motors firm with General Motors at its high for the year. Oils were me- alum in a narrow range, cOppers easier and tire issues steady. Chem