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Evening star., 1942-04-10
Alien Property Custodian
Takes Two German Firms
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
Alien Property Custodian Leo T..
Crowley yesterday took over control
of German owned airplane and mag
nesium patent concerns.
The companies were the Luscombe
Airplane Corp. which makes air
planes and engines at West Tren-
ton, N. j.. and the Magnesium De-
velopment Corp, New York, which
owns vital magnesium patents but
does not engage in manufacture.
The Navy has asked that the Lus-
combe concern be placed under
American control to speed up naval
aircraft production. Stock of this
company had been held by Leopold
II. P. Klotz and North American
Investing Co.. Inc.
The magnesium corporations
stock was taken over from I. G.
Farbenindustrie.
Mr.. Crowley will administer on
behalf of the United States Gov
eminent.
Evening star., 1942-04-10

mentS. Ihe CAM
paign will be di-
rected by DR..
Wilson Comp
ton.
It was an
nounced tina t
former Secre-
tary Of Com
merce Daniel G.
Roper, honorary
chairman, has
re ceived d this
message from
Secretary Of the
Treasury Nor
qenthau.
Evening star., 1942-04-10

stood japanese aggressors for dve
years; rehabilitation; rebuilding Of
industries; increase Of education
and food will be paid for from the
drives proceeds.
Support for the campaign was
urged at yesterdays meeting Of the
Washington Kiwanis Club at the
Mayhower Hotel.
Two motion pictures, "The West
ern Front" and Plight to the Last"
were shown. Distinguished Chinese
present were DR.. T. Y. Lo, Chinese
film executive, and DR.. KIM Wei
Shaw Of Chungking, secretary gen.
eral Of the Chinese-American Insti-
tute Of Cultural Relations.
Evening star., 1942-04-10

All steel construc-
ton with tubular
arms and legs.
Has shaped seat
and back. Choice
Of colors.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
President Rejects Bill
To Pay Accident Victim

President Roosevelt has vetoed
legislation providing payment Of
$1,000 to a civilian motorist for in
juries received in a crash with an
Army truck on the Washington
Richmond Highway in 1881.
The accident occurred when the
Army truck stalled on making .
right-hand turn, the motorist claim
ing he did not see the trucks tall
light before he crashed into its rear.
Harry Kahn, the complainant, was
injured and q companion was killed.
Pointing out that Mr.. Kahn made
Evening star., 1942-04-10

occasion for the legislation was the
desperate financial plight Of the
Postal Telegraph Co."
The alternative to q merger with
Western Union, he said. appeared to
be disappearance Of Postal as q
competitive factor through finan-
cial failure, or the Government tax
ing over and operating Postal.
Senator Mcfarland said that al
though Western Union was now op-
Grating at q profit, it had suffered
heavy losses through competition
from other mediums Of communica-
ton.
Evening star., 1942-04-10

no claim Of attempting to stop or
slow down when approaching lights
blinded him, o. that there was no
Virginia law at that time requiring
the placing Of flares near stalled
vehicles, the President informed
Congress today that there does not
appear to be any moral obligation
on the part Of the Government to
compensate the claimant"
Evening star., 1942-04-10

Very glad to DR.. Wilson Compton.
permit the use Of my name as
sponsor in connection with the ma
tional United China Relief drive. I
recognize the vital importance of
the cause and hope your fund-rais-
ing efforts will be entirely success
full"
disqualification and other medical
care of war victims who have with
Evening star., 1942-04-10

Brand-new 1912 pat
terms, fine quality fiber
rugs in choice of color
ing. 9x12 size. Smallest
sizes proportionately
lower.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
Senator's Urge Merger
OF Telegraph Companies

~ the Associated Press.
Senators Mcfarland, Democrat,
OF Arizona and White. Republican,
OF Maine introduced legislation yes
terday which would authorize con-
solidation Of domestic telegraph
companies.
They told the Senate the measure
was designed to carry out recon-
mendations Of the Senate Inter-
state Commerce Committee, based
on q special study directed by the
Senate.
Senator White said the immediate
Evening star., 1942-04-10

Frank @. Squire, vice president;
Mrs. Robert N. Denhsn, secretary
treasurer: Francis M. Defandorf,
Watts T. Estabrook and II. r.
Wensel, delegates to the Mont
gomery County Civic Federation:
r. N. Denham, Clay L. Jennison and
Burr g. Williams, alternate dele
gates.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
Anthony Glad to Help,
But Wants Shoes Back

By the Associated Press.
BATON ROUGE, La.-Anthony
Miller. is, isn't sorry he played good
Samaritan and helped push an au-
tomobile stalled in a downpour.
But he's upset about that pair of
shoes he tossed into the back seat of
the car before he started to push.
The motorist drove away with them.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
.S75,O0O Drive 10 Aid
China Opens tomorrow

United China Relief viii open q
campaign for $4,000 in washington
tomorrow-to send to the Orient aid
not provided In lease-lend allot-
Evening star., 1942-04-10

The man who was supposed to
write this couldn't get 1t done in
time for today's paper. He's down
buying some Defense bonds.
Evening star., 1942-04-10

Turn your waste paper basket into
. savings bank. Don't throw the
paper away-give It to the Gov
ornment,
Evening star., 1942-04-10

Don't throw paper In the trash.
The Government wants 1t. Call .
collector.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
FARMERS BATTLE
 JOHN |. LEWIS
They Don't Like UniOniza- ton of 3,OOO,OOO Dairy-
 men in Labor Ranks

Washington, April IA (UP) - Representatives of National Farm organizations today planned a fight against unionization of the coun- try's 3,0OOO00 dairymen under John L. Lewis United Mine Workers.
 President Edward A. O'Neal of the American Farm Bureau Fedora tion, meeting here with Albert GoSs of the National Grange and H. E. Babcock of the Council of Farmers Coopjeratives, said Lewis was trying to "usurp field in which he has no business"
 O'Neal said the organizations, supporting a congressional drive a. gainst labor racketeering, collusion, intimidation and boycott of far mers, would bring witnesses to tes- tify before 8 House Judiviary sub committee studying legislation to control labor union activities. He said the witnesses will tell of speci- 11c cases of labor racketeering.
 He asserted that he was not anti labor, but said he considered that the dairy field belonged in farm organizations. Lewis recently started a mine workers drive to organize dairymen in New York State and Michigan.
 Kathryn Lewis, daughter of the union president and secretary of UNIV district 50, said 30,000 dairy men have signed up because i've are their friends and because we can help them get fair price for their milk"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
NAVY TENTATIVELY ACCEPTS YOUTHS
Four Seek to Enlist at Local Agency; Five to
 Take Marine Test

Four more men have been &C., cepted tentatively for enlistment in the U. s. Navy by the local recruit Ing station, according to an an- nouncement made by Chief Petty Officers Preston Thorns and Garry Murphy. They are Vincent D. Ja. mele, 873 West Main street, Water bury, Arthur J. Kunkel, Jr., g Fair view avenue. Waterbury, Clifford Henry Smith of Beacon Falls, and Joseph E. Febbriello, 58 Hutchinson street, Waterbury.
 Word has been received from New Haven that William F. Lawlor of Naugatuck who was accepted tenta- lively last week by the local Navy station has been enlisted.
 Five men who were sent to Spring field for final examinations yester- day by the local marine recruiting station have been accepted for en- listment Staff Sergeant Maxwell P. Dickerson announced today. They are Adelard Gagnon, 349 Willow street. Waterbury, Bernard O'Grady of Norwalk, Wesley DeGroot of Hamden, Salvatore Fiumidinis of Bridgeport. and Stephen Carroll of Bridgeport.
 Officers of the local marine re- cruiting office will be in Naugatuck tonight where they will show mo- ton pictures of the marines in action at a meeting of the Young Peoples Republican Club at the Pythian Hall on Church street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Market Dropped Into
 New Low Territory
Steels Lead Fall Down to Lowest Ground Since l90o;
 Rails Were Slightly Above Low for Year

New lows for the year were made by United States Steel common at 48 1-2 of 1-2; Bethlehem Steel 57 of 1-2; Republic Steel IS 1-8 oil I-S: Crucible at 29 of 1-2 and it's preferred 70 of 8, and Inland Steel 61 of 1 1-4. Non-ferrous metal shares were mixed with 1nterna- tional Nickel at Q new low at 25 S-8 of 3-8.
 Automobile issues were fraction ally lower Among rails New York Central made 8 new low at I 1-4 of 3-s. while Pennsylvania was un- changed at 21 Ia. Nickel Plate pre-, ferred lost a point to 42. Its 1922 low. Oils were steady to slightly easier. Aircrafts moved narrowly. Tire shares, mercantile issues, food stocks. airlines and farm issues were down small amounts.
 New lows for the year were maaeI by American Tobacco B, 1nternS-l tional Paper, National Biscuit, Decca Records, Corn Products, safeway Stores, International Mer- cantile Marine and Carolina, Clinca- field & Ohio Railway. The lastI sold at 77 of 3-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
AVIATION COURSE
 FOR H. s. STUDENTS
Conference Here Next Fri- day; Basic Principles to
 Be Studied

Hartford. Conn, April 13. -- Op- portunity for high school students to study basic principles of aviation will be offered throughout the state next fall, Professor Edgar Fuller of Harvard, educational consultant for the Civil Aeronautics AdminiStra- ton, said here today.
 Conferences leading to establish ment of courses will begin Wednes- day at Norwich, & Hartford con- ference to be held April 22 at Weaver High School. ....
 Plans were discussed here today by Professor Fuller at a luncheon meeting of the State Educational Committee on Wartime Emergency.
 Tn relation to the part played by aviation in the war, it was point ed out that the needs of young men regarding scientific prepara- ton, in seeking training as flying and ground crew officers in the Air Corps, have prompted this study.
 The Connecticut Division, New England Flying Cadet committee of which Francis S. Murphy, gen. eral manager of The Hartford Times, is chairman, has expressed gratiflcation at this pre-tlight train ing program.
 State Aeronautics Commissioner Thomas H. Lockhart has approved the plan for high school youth.
 The program results from the governments turning to schools for assurance of a basic air training preliminary to training for flying officer or ground crew status.
 More than specific aviation courses is involved, for in many cases courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and other sciences will be adapted to prep aration for aeronautics.
 The plan has the cooperation of State Education Commissioner Alonzo G. Grace who, with Paul D. Collier and Carl A. Magnuson, supervisor and assistant supervisor of the departments bureau of youth services, has arranged the follow ing conference schedule:
 Apr. 15, Norwich; Apr 1T, Wat erbury; Apr. 20; Fairfield; Apr. q, Hamden; Apr. 9, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
SUBMARINE CREW
 IN LIST OF HEROES
SeawOIf Ignored Jap Guns, Depth Charges to Sink
 Seven Ships
BY WALTER LOGAN

NUnteU EEeSS Sta1A OOFreSpOAAuenb)
 Washington, April 14.-(UP)- The cruise of the submarine Sea- wolf whose crew ignored Japanese guns and depth charges to sail into the enemy's midst and torpedo seven ships, was added today to the heroic exploits of navy men.
 The navy, in making the story public, described every man aboard the undersea craft as a hero. Its skipper, Lieut. -Comdr. Frederick Burdett Warder, of Grafton, w. Va, received the navy cross.
 The recommendation for Warder's decoration said simply that 1t was flor heroism and especially meri- torious conduct in combat with the enemy" -..
 It left untold the hardships of cruise of many weeks-apparently far in excess of the five or six weeks usually considered to be the limit of human endurance in sub marines-in tropical waters carried out under the ever present threat of death.
 Official reports of the cruise which lasted through late February, March and early April-show that the Seawolf in a single trip sank light cruiser, a destroyer and a large transport, and damaged two more light cruisers-one of which was believed sunk-a large transport and an unidentified vessel.
 Were Well Screened
 The destroyer and large transport were part uf a force well screened by destroyers and cruisers. The at- tack was pressed home 'tn extremely shallow and narrow waters where very strong currents exist near the coast of Java"
 But an attack off Christmas islands, Netherlands East Indies, was even more daring. There, en- emy light cruisers - also heavily screened by destroyerS-were at- tackled time and again. One cruiser was sunk, and two others were heavily damaged. One of these probably sank.
 All attacks were at short ranges in the face If active enemy opposi- tion.s And after each attack, War ders submarine was the target of heavy, prolonged, depth-charge counter-attacks.
 Exact length of the Seawolf's cruise was not known. But sub- marine operations in equatorial wa ters are difficult for even short cruises because temperatures inside the craft often reach i20 degrees.
 The Seawolf is one of the navy's largest submarines, with a cruising range of 15,000 miles, a surface dis placement of 1,457 tons and a length of 300 feet. She is equipped with eight 2l-inch torpedo tubes, fouI bow and four stern, and Q three inch gun of 50 calibre. Her norma complement IS 55 men.
 Tn addition to Lieut.. -Comdr. war der. the navy revealed that othel officers aboard included Lieut.
 ieard Holden ~, Rutlaud Nt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
PLANS FOR MILITARY
 BALL PROGRESSING

At the weekly drill of Company L. Connecticut State Guards, held in the State Armory last night, plans were discussed for the Military Ball to be sponsored by the organization at the Hamilton Park auditorium on May 2.
 Captain William Dillon Is general chairman of the committees, ably assisted by corps of officers and men, among whom are Howard s. Hickox, chairman of the floor com mittee, and Thomas F. Healey, chairman of the entertainment and decoration committee.
 Proceeds from the ball will be used for the welfare of local mem bers of the State Guard, as well as promotion of the unit locally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Victory Gardening
 by Dexter Ferry
The Garden Needs a Plan

ANY garden must be planned. "A Where space Is limited, 1t is often a big question just how to make the plot worth the time 1t takes to plant it, care for 1t, and raise the vegetables to the proper size.
 Some people may prefer to draw a sketch of the available property. Others. however. will be intrigued by . tested vegetable garden plan which we have worked out espe. cially for this spring. The plan Is designed for use on an average home property. Twenty by forty feet, It is a garden that will fit anugly into the corner of the usual back yard.
 In selecting the location. make anre the plot will have plenty of sunlight. at least from g am. until { pm. See that the drainage Is good. The plot should not be near large trees. Tree roots are likely Co deprive the garden crops of moisture and nourishment.
 IueaL SOIL TOT q gdTueu ls TlCus sandy loam. If the soil is stih and hard to work, tighten 1t with peat moss, leaf mold. or well.rotted manure, thoroughly mixing 1t with the soil At garden time, when a handful of soil crumbles readily, the plot can be spaded or plowed. Loosen the soil to a depth of at least nine inches.
 Plant your garden in straight rows running across, rather than lengthwise of the plot. Use quality seeds. Gardeners tend to SOW seeds too deeply. The smaller the seeds, the shallower they should be sown.
 Many superior alI-purpose varie' ties can be used to best advantage if the gardener will make success slye plantings. For instance. Charie' voix sweet corn and Stringiess creen Pod beans planted several |. ines at 20 day intervals furnish Eshe best Of items throughout the growing season. A spring planting af Detroit Dark Red beet ana lorse's Red Cored Chantenay cars
 f, followed by 6 later planting oE sila same varieties. furnishes g eons AlNHn& supply of egiap tender KQNR
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
FAMOUS NAMES ON
 WHITE CROSS ROLL
Warren Harding, Woodrow Wilson Enroll, Andrew
 Jackson Included Here

Two weeks ago, the names "War- ren Harding" and woodrow Wil- son" turned up on the same day on the cards of two Hartford work men making application for mem- berShip in the non-prof1t White Cross, the Connecticut Plan for Hospital Care.
 Yesterday, "Warren Harding" enrolled again, this time from New London, and enrolment officials of the White Cross began to be curi- ous. How many presidents" were on the rolls?
 Investigation disclosed that IA presidents of the United States were represented by Connecticut people enrolled in the Plan. John Adams turned up in Hartford and New Haven, Franklin Pierce in Wethersf1eld and West Haven, and Andrew Johnson in Bristol and New Haven, for dual representation in addition to the two HardingS. Harding No. 1, born IA years be- fore the inauguration of the Ohio politician, is supervisor at the Elias Glass company, and lives at 119 Grandview terrace, Hartford. Harding No. 2, a l9-year-old em- ploye of the New London Day, lives on Starr Hill road, Groton.
 Represented once each were George Washington, in New Haven; Andrew Jackson, from Waterbury; James Monroe, Unionville; James Buchanan, New Haven; William Harrison, West Haven; John Tyler, Branford; Rutherford Hayes, Wa terbury; Benjamin Harrison, Wall- ingford; and William Mckinley West Cheshire. Woodrow Wilson, a 25-year-old lathe operator, works at Cushman Chuck company, and his home is at 284 Main street, Cromwell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
MAKE PLACE FOR
 OLDER WORKERS
President Calls on Employ CTS to Open Their Doors
 to Older Fellows

Washington, April IA. - CUP) = President Roosevelt called upon American employers today ito open their doors to older workers" as a means of speeding the gigantic war production program in which we are engaged"
 In a proclamation setting aside the week beginning May 3 as na- tional employment week, MT. Roose- welt urged that particular attention be given to the employment of the older workers, especially veterans of the last World war.
 MT. Roosevelt also invited the at- tention of private industry to the necessity of training and employing women.
 Speaking of the veterans of World War 1, MT. Roosevelt said they are "vitally needed in the ranks of in- dustry and agriculture today"
 '"There is 8 place for these men and other workers past 40 in the gigantic war production program in which we are engaged" he said in preamble to the proclamation.
 He pointed out that while employ ment in many industries unessen- tial to the war effort will be dimin- ished, as the war program acceler- ates, many Americans not now regularly employed will be called upon to take an active part in pro- duct!on vital to the war effort"
 "Yet it Is not on a basis of pa- triotism alone that employers are urged to open their doors to older workers, but on the basis of sound business sense as well," he said, re- calling that older workers have quali- flcations that many younger persons lack.
 He also called upon all federal agencies now training workers in various skills to intensity the train ing of older men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
"Ben-MalUr" Club
 Feted Anne AugeIli

Mrs. James Crighton and Miss Ann DeCosmo were hostesses at a surprise party Sunday afternoon given in honor of Miss Anne Augel- Ii, who will be married to Hugo MorrA, April 18th.
 Miss Augelli received Sharpe" crystal glassware.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Louis Cameron, Mrs. Albert Cianculli, Mrs. Edward Masi. Mrs. James Brighton. Also, Misses Mary Augel- li( Rosemond Tavano, Evelyn Mar ciano, Angeline Mast, Ann DeCos- mo and Anne Augelli.
 There will be a meeting of the "Ben-Mawr" Girls Social club April 26tl, at the home of Miss Rosemond Tavano of Knoll street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
COTTON FUTURES

New York, April 14.-(UP)-Cot- ton futures roSe, more than 50 cents per bale today but lost part of tht advance on forenoon profit taking Midday quotations were 3 to points-15 to 35 cents per bale-r'e1 higher.
 The higher trend reflected publ!- cation by the census bureau of record consumption figure for Marcl of s66 631 bales, compared with thI previous peak of 53 500 bales reached last October. Another fa1l tor resulting in firmness was thl award of large size contracts fcl cotton drills and twillS to be delivl cred to the military.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Defendant Wins

A decision was rendered by Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas J. Wall today for the de- fendant in the $500 civil action brought by A. w. Daddona of Wa terbury against Ella Dabramo, also of this city for damage done to a car in a collision at the in- tersection of Crown and Hill streets on September 25 of last year. The judge ruled that the conduct of both parties contribut- ed to the accident. The plaintiff had claimed that the defendant travelling at an excessive rate of speed crashed into his car as he was making a left turn at the intersection, severely damaging his car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
PLAN TESTIMONIAL
 FOR DANIEL REGAIN

Daniel Red" Began will be hon. ored at testimonial dinner Thurs day night at Reardon's restaurant on Meriden road. John Gilmore is chairman of the arrangements com mittee.
 The program will include enter tainment featuring Florence V. Sul- livan, tenor. Francis Patrick Shee- han will be master of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Boards to Meet

Routine meetings of the police and fire boards will be held to- morrow afternoon at the office of Mayor Vincent A. Scully. The pc lice board will meet at 4 o'clock and the fire board at 4:45.
 A vacancy in the Republican side of the fire board exists since yesterday when Commissioner John Brodie submitted his resig- nation to Mayor Scully. MT. Bro- die was scheduled to leave for Washington today to assume his duties as first lieutenant in the army intelligence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Japs Over-Rated?

Home on furlOugh after seeing service with she Navy in defense of Pearl Harbor December 2 and the attack on the Japanese at Mar shall and Gilbert Islands, August BartkuS, son of MT. and Mrs. August Bartkus of 15 Chambers street Is confident of the success of U. s. forces in the war.
 "They're Over-rated," said Bart kus, speaking of the abilities of the Japs as fighters, flyers and bombers. "When we get rolling we'll mangle 'em."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Measles {!

The state wide wave of measles continued last week, the weekly report of the state de. pertinent of health disclosed to- day. The total of 656 cases re- ported was almost double the previous weeks mark of 36S.
 Waterbury had only four of the measles cases. Naugatuck had 12, and New Haven had 215.
 This city also had three cases of lObar pneumonia, but no cases of whOOping cough or scarlet fever. ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Honorary Chairman

Rev. Rocco Nadile Is honorary chairman of the arrangements com nittee. Members of the Holy Name society assisting in the arrangements are Rocco Pomponio, Peter DiLeo, Aurelio Greco, Marty Mannello, Sam Mannello, Joseph DiMaria, John Petr4cone, Luke Mannello and Vim cent DelBuono.
 Tae next meeting of the society will be held Monday, May 4 and members are asked to make returns for Communion breakfast tickets at that time.
 It was voted last night to invite the Holy Name society of St. Peters church, Torington to take part in @ softball game later in the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-14
Fined SlOO

A $I00 fine with costs was im- posed in common pleas court this morning by Judge Thomas J. Wall on Thomas Mcclure who was found guilty of operating a car while under the influence of n- Quor. $25 of the fine was remitted.
 Earl E. Larkin who had been accused of evading responsibility was given a discharge.