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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-26
Major Tank Battle Brew. ing as Armored Units
 Move Up NAZI COUNTER ATTACKS HAVE BEEN BEATEN OFR Artillery Being Used to Blast German COncentra-
 ton Points
BY LEON KAY United Press Staff Correspondent

Cairo, Oct. 2e.-(UP)- Reports from the western desert late today said that New Zealand troops had smashed through German lines on the AlaYnein front. widening the breach which the eighth army has driven in Marshal Erwin Rommel's defenses.
 The Imperials drove forward through the gap and British ar- ,mored units pounded up, in an ef- Tort to make a clean break through which would force Rommel to abandon his fixed defenses.
 More armored forces were being used by both sides In the battle, it was reported, but there had stiia been no major tank engagement.
 The British were employing very heavy artillery concentrations to blast Axis forces from their de- lenses.
 Planes Are Active
 American and British war planes ranged over the desert. tempting the Nazi luftwaffe to battle and for the first time there was an increase in German air activity largely fighters, seeking to intercept Allied raiding flights.
 Attempted Nazi counter attacks desert reports said, were beaten off. While the Australian forces held of the counter-attacks, Highland troops smashed into a strong Axis defense point where a hot engage ment ensued.
 Tanks were roaring into the gan in support of the hard fighting British Eighthy Army troops wh were machine gunning and bayonet- ting their way into the positions of Field Marshal Erwin Rommers Axis troops.
 Furious Counter Attack
 The enemy counter-attacked furi- ously, British communique said. but had been unable to dislodge tho imperials from. the positions they had won. even though they brougas their tank forces into action.
 Eighth Army forces hammered forward through the gap in RoIn- mel's defenses, intent upon deliver ing a second major blow to the Axis army.
 The attack started with a huge barrage, laid down the pattern and with the weight of the famous pre- attack barrages of the western front in the last war.
 It was followed up by tanks. armed with heavy-hitting gung. which drove toward in an attempb to engage Rommels main armored forces. However, so far 1t was un~ derstood the Germans have em. ployed medium sized tank detach~ mentS.
 Large Scale Attacks
 American army headquarters rec ported that Q. S. fighters, dghteg- bombers and medium bombardmens groups carried out large scalen ate tacks on Axis forces.
 The chief target Of the American planes was Axis air installations.
 American planes were credited with shooting down four Of seven Axis fighters destroyed over the baf- tie area yesterday.
 Front reports said that heavy fighting was in progress ell along the front and that the eighth army Is holding and consolidating toe
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-26
Fixed Defenses Of RommeI
 Endangered By Advance
SOVIET RELIEF
 DRIVE MOVING
Germans Blasted From Trenches, DugOuts By
 TimOshenkO's Advance
BY HENRY SHAPIRO United Press Staff COrrespOndenLl

(Untteu Press Stan COFreSpOndenG
 Moscow, Oct. 26-(Up)-Power- full Soviet forces, striking from a newly captured village in the Don volga corridor, blasted the Germans from more trenches and dugouts to- day and pressed on toward the re. lief of Stalingrads embattled de- lenders.
 The Soviet high command did not indicate how far the relief forces, commanded by Marshal Semyon Timoshenko were from Stalingrad but 1t was believed they were now approaching the main German de- fense positions in the northwestern suburbs.
 Soviet units were active on sev- eral sectors" the noon communique said of Timoshenko's drive. They captured dugoutS and trenches, des- troyed five tanks and wiped out a company (2o0 mem. Soviet tanks accounted for IS anti-tank guns and 200 Germans. On another sec- tor, our men wiped out 70 Italians. !" Having killed at least 1000 Ger. mans in two days, Timoshenko's men captured a village, strongly fortified, and another strong-point yesterday.
 Bloody, hand . to hand battles ragged in an industrial section of northwestern Stalingrad, and the noon communique said the Germans had penetrated the fringe of fac- tory, but the defenders were wip- ing these units out.
 Sun and a dry wind, following days of rain, mud and snow, were aiding the Germans. who threw thousands of fresh reserves into a desperate effort to drive to the Volga river and split the defenders before winter closes in for good within the next few weeks.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-26
Party Must Get Out Vote to Elect Incumbent Off,
 fice-HOIders
BY JACK AMMAN United Press Staff COrrespondentl

(Untted Press StaH COrfeSpOndentl
 Hartford. Conn. Oct. 26 = (U. P) = A Republican victory is pes Sible in Connecticut next week un- less incumbent Democrats succeed in breaking the general apathy and get out their potential vote, a Uni- ted Press survey disclosed today.
 Important leaders in both major parties, questioned about the trend of the election, admitted this years race was so full of uncertain fac- tors that it was difficult to pick a winner.
 The consensus among these high placed party leaders was that 'it will be within 10000 votes either way
 A light vote. 1t was said, prob ably will result in the defeat of Governor Robert A. Hurley and the Democratic state ticket. A moder- ate vote may give the Democrats enough ballots to defeat the Re- publican slate headed by former Governor Raymond E. Baldwin.
 It was agreed not much more than 55 or 60 per cent of the total vote will be cast on November 3 in the state.
 All six congressional races in Con- necticut, it was said, are governed by these same factors. Each race will be exceedingly close, but it was possible the Republicans may take three of the six contested seats. in the second, fodrth and fifth dis trictg.
 The g p. m. closing of the polls probably will aid the Democrats more than the Republicans. it ap- peared from consultations with both sides. Bu tit still remained to be
 Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-26
VICE ADMIRAL PYE
 TAKES OFFICE MON.

Newport. R. l.. Oct. luPl-- vloe-Admirai William 6. Pye. com. Inander Of a Pacific fleet task force win take oiilee next Monday as pres- ldent cf the Naval War College and coinmandant Of the Naval Operat- inc Base here.
 tle succeeds Admiral Edward c. Kaibfua. .. s. B.. retired, who has been ordered to duty on the general board of the Navy at Washington The general board ls composed Of eminent retired Navy men who act as advisers to the secretary of Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-26

A Cal for War Service fer Women. Class Starts Nev. 1nd. Post Junior GallepR mf CavsEmarca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-26

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The union times., 1942-02-28
Production Delays Raped

the increase in the Labor Depart ment cost of living index. This pro- vision has three important fea- lures: The wage increases auto. matically, without reopening nego- tiations; the increase becomes part of the regular wage, it is not given as bonus; the wage increases im- mediately when the living cost fig. ures are issued each month; the worker does not have to wait until cost of living has increased two per cent or five per cent, thus his living standard does not fall behind.''
 With regard to wages i'll war time, the Survey pointed out that "produc- tivity is increasing rapidly in many industries" in some instances trebling while employment increased only 70 per cent.
 Productivity makes wage in- creases possible, but unions will need proof of their employers wage-paying ability when negotiat- ing" the Survey said.
The union times., 1942-02-28
'Racketeers Out Says Pres. Green

In compliance with his instructions from the 61st annual convention of the American Federation of Labor, President William Green has called to the attention of all state federations and city central bodies that portion of the executive councils report en- titled Compliance with Law and Lawful Procedure dealing with racketeering.
 The AFL calls upon its afiliates to take prompt action against racketeer- ing, promising every aid to its af- iliates so engaged, All central bodies are directed to refuse to seat any dele gate from a union, who has been con- victed of an offense which reflects dis honor on the trade union movement. The body is further instructed to un- seat any delegate so convicted after he has been seated.
The union times., 1942-02-28
Greater Rivoli
 Is On The Way

The people of West Haven will be happy to know that the management of the Rivoli Theatre in West Ha- ven is going ahead full speed with the transformation of the present theatre into the Greater Rivoli. Some of the many features of the Greater Rivoli will include increased seating capacity; a giant year-round air con- ditioning plant; body-form chairs i; luxurious carpeting; lighting scien- tifcally planned to give the correct amount of light. All the latest safety devices; a spacious foyer and lounge ]; perfected sound and projection, and accousticon ear phones to aid the hear ing.
 For the present time, in order to facilitate the building of the Greater Rivoli, matinees on Monday, Tuesday, Thur sday and Friday will be dis continued.
The union times., 1942-02-28
State Employment

more than 800 openings for workers in commercial fields existed.
 Over and above the shortages of skilled workers, the bottom of the labor market is long way from be- ing scraped and it will continue SO as long as the fine delineation known as type" stipulated by employers con tinues to be in effect. Transients and itinerants are still very much in evi- dence with most of them coming from the New York area at this time.
 Several concerns engaged in the defense effort are accepting no males between l8 and 45 who are not definitely draft exempt. There is evidence that this attitude will create a demand for workers over AS. An example of this is the place ment of man, 76 years of age, who has been out of the labor mar ket for 10 years, as a planer hand at 85c an hour.
The union times., 1942-02-28

(Continued from Page One) be hired in larger numbers. Even now employers are hesltating to employ young men of draft age and older men are more acceptable than they have been for many years.
 BRIDGEPORT
 Industrial activity in this area continues on the same high level. It is estimated that there are now 72.OOO industrial worAers on local payrolls, an increase of 38,OOO over year ago. The approximate work week is now 46 hours. Considerable concern is being evidenced by em- ployers as to the possibility of ob- taining added personnel for the op- eration of a seven-day 24-hour schedule.
 The situation as to skilled work CTS continues to be acute. Some em- ployers are now taking steps to- ward the training of men beyond the draft age, and women to re- place workers who will be called to the Armed Service.
 The situation as to clerks and office workers is becoming more acute, with the supply of qualified applicants far less than is needed.
 WATERBURY
 Industrial placement in this area showed gain of 329o during the past month, due to the call for women to operate new all-night shifts.
 Unemployment compensation claims decreased 39o over the previous month and new registrations increased by 129o.
 There seems to be less difficulty from priorities. Construction work has all but ceased and the feeling is that activity along these lines will be delayed for at least another month.
 HARTFORD
 Employers in this area are not displaying much activity about bringing women into plants on a large scale, although they have been informed of the labor situ- ation and advised to be prepared to take on women. At the present stage most of these plants are still surveying needs or making physical adjustments which are a necessary preliminary to hiring women on a large scale.
 The demand for commercial and professional workers became very heavy during January and at one time
The union times., 1942-02-28
Railway Clerks Sign For Defense

Officers and leading members of Local 227, Railway Clerks Union of New Haven, are visiting the, homes of each of its members and register ing them for the national and civilian defense program. Resolutions calling for such action and for cooperation with all railroad unions, with the great body of organized labor and with the management of the New Ha- ven Railroad have been adopted by the Union.
 The resolutions stress the possibi1-
The union times., 1942-02-28
Directory

Meetings at the New Haven Labor Temple, Friday, Feb. 27, to Thursday, March 5. (AIl meetings at 8 PM. un- less otherwise stated.)
 Friday-Local 79, Carpen- ters; Local 424, Structural Iron Workers. Sunday-Local 443, Team sters' executive board at II AM; Teamsters' Joint Coun- cil No. GA at 4 PM.
 Monday - Division 28l, Trolleymen & Bus Drivers at 10 AM. and 7:3O PM; Lo- cal 60, MOlders.
 Tuesday--LOcal B-9O, Elec- trical Workers; Elm Lodge APO, Machinists; Local 6161, Freight Handlers.
 Wednesday . Local 186, Painters.
 Thursday = Central Labor Council.
The union times., 1942-02-28
Oil Struck By
 Indiana Coop

INDIANAPOLIS. = Cooperative activity in the oil-producing industry, already source of anxiety to the big oil companies, moved Up another notch when the Indiana Farm Bureau Co., operative Association struck oil on its first 20-acre lease.
 The new well is expected to produce about 100 barrels day, which will be carried by cooperative pipe line to the coop refinery at Mount Yer non. The refined products are destined for Indiana farmers.
 Mention THE UNION TIMES when shopping.
The union times., 1942-02-28
CITY WORKERS

In response to a petition for wage boosts by Local 128, American Fed eration of State, County & Municipal Employees, the city council of Mans field, Ohio, granted 6.6%o raises to the municipality's 180 employees.
The union times., 1942-02-28

ity of an attack on the Eastern sea-
 board and the strategic position of the New Haven Railroad in New England. In recognition of such dan gers Local 227 calls for "a united front of all workers and people and all organizations for the defense of our country, our limbs and lives, our families and jobs.
The union times., 1942-02-28
HOW TO BALANCE IT

Hubby and friend wife were going over the family budget. Frequently he ran across an item, I'll. o. K, $3";; another, I'll. o. K, $7."
 My dear," he said, "what. is this H. o. K.?"
 Heaven Only Knows" she replied.
The union times., 1942-02-28
SULLIVAN ACTS

The GEL. office was first notified of friction at the yard on Monday, Jan. 26, when William J. Sullivan, Carpenters Union international rep resentative, phoned Shea that 13 car penters had been fired by the company for alleged ineficiency. The official report came into the Bridgeport office on the 27th and was forwarded to Governor Hurley the same day. The Governor ordered an investigation of the complaint by George F. McDon- ough of the State Board of Media tion and Arbitration.
 At a conference on Friday, Feb. 13, the company and the union signed an agreement that all the men fired would be given the Op- portunity for unemployment if they applied before Feb. l8. Those who didn't wish to return would have the reason for their dismissal changed so that they would have no black mark against their rec ords. Shea, Sullivan, Haley, Me Donough, Harry MacCowah, presi- dent of the New London Central Labor Union, and five members of Local 2326 were present. The com pany was given until the 10th to answer the unions wages and hours demands.
The union times., 1942-02-28

If you wish success in life, make Perseverance your bosom friend, Ex- Derience your wise counsellor, Caution your elder brother and Hope your guardian genius.-Addison.
The union times., 1942-02-28
AGREE TO ARBITRATE

The conference, with. l3 present, lasted three and half hours, with the men agreeing to return to work, both sides agreeing on Federal ar- bitration since US. Navy contracts were involved. If a Washington man was not available by Friday, Feb. l9, the State Board of Arbi- tration and Mediation was to arbi- trate. This was the text of a writ ten agreement signed by the Cover nor, the union and the company.
 The Washington representative of Dr. Steeleman's office, Maxwell Copo- loff, arrived in New London the fol- lowing afternoon at 2 PM. and had all parties in conference at 5:30 in the Hotel Mohican. Both sides asked for a postponement in order to pre- pare their cases.
The union times., 1942-02-28
BREWERY WORKERS BUY

DETROIT. = The three Detroit Brewery Worker locals have bought a total of 5000 in U. s. Defense Bonds.
The union times., 1942-02-28
Carpenters

Continued from Page One) without success. At 8 80 the following morning he was talking to the Cover nor via phone and a conference was arranged for the same afternoon at 80 in Hartford.
The union times., 1942-02-28
Trained Men A Necessity For Future
Says Internationals Should Scout Local Unions For
 Bright Young Men

Joseph M. Tone, Labor Consult ant to Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, believes organized labor should set up a national labor col lege, preferably in Washington, to train organizers, and statistical, le- gal and publicity experts.
 Genial Joe, in New Haven for the Cooks & Walters dinner-dance, visited the offices of The Union Times and submitted to an inter- view.
 Organized labor should grab bright kids out of the ranks and train them for the exacting task of competing with the veteran accountants, statis- ticians and legal pundits of the em- ployers," Joe declared. Unions also need publicity and these kids should get expert training in the important job of winning over the general public"
 SCOUT GOOD MEN
 Tone compared the problem of finding likely candidates for the proposed labor college with major league baseball scouting. Interna- tional officers should comb local unions for bright prospects and examine those recommended by the locals. These young men could work part-time in the international offices, and spend half day at classes.
 The Department of Labor, Joe re- ported, with funds from the Depart ment of Education, has induced number of universities to set up o0- hour courses which teach students safety regulations and other aspects of safety work, in order that they may go out and train new workers and help prevent industrial accidents and eliminate dangers of dust, vapors, acids and solvents.
 NATIONAL SPEAKER
 Tone was appointed to his present position two and half years ago by Miss Perkins. During that time he has spoken to labor conventions and parleys in every state of the union and in every territory. His season" runs from the middle of March through the middle of September. You might say he 'shills' the numer ous pamphlets prepared by the sta tistical and research experts of the Department to Organized Labor. He explains how labor can best use the Department of Labor in preparing legislation, how to use releases on industrial diseases and accidents and the use of surveys in preparing their cases either for the various labor boards or for negotiations.
 35 YEARS IN LAM.
 Joe. who will have been a mem Der of Elm Lodge APO, New Ha- ven, of the International Associa- ton of Machinists 35 years on April z, served as Governor Cross Commissioner of Labor for eight years. During that time most of Connecticut's present labor legisla- tion was enacted, including unem- pIoyment compensation and the state employment service. He also dusted off the State Board of Me- diation and Arbitration which had never really functiOned or submit ted a report in its previous 35 years.
The union times., 1942-02-28
COST OF LIVING

The Survey emphasized the menace of increased cost of living to real wages wages expressed in purchas- ing poweE On this basis although wages have increased considerably the purchasing power of the workers pay envelope has scarcely held its own.
 The best provision we have in- serted in agreements for adjusting wages to cost of iving,' the Survey said, ''is as follows: Every workers wage shall increase automatically each month by the same amount as
The union times., 1942-02-28

Continued from Page One) training for new jobs, and all other work problems.
 Union standards and union pro- lection will be essential for women war workers" the Survey said. "The rate of pay for the job should be maintained, whether held by a man or woman. This will protect the woman holding the job and the man who wants to return to it after the war. Unions must consider how they can provide for women war workers, to assure fairness and adequate pro- lection, and to prevent undermining established labor standards"
The union times., 1942-02-28

(Continued from Page One) be hired in larger numbers. Even now employers are hesltating to employ young men of draft age and older men are more acceptable than they ho1yo hae,7 for many wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
BiIbo Threatens to Continue
FiIibuster Until Christmas

"And I think it is fitting that
the Democratic leader Senator
Barkley) is administering this coup
de grace" he declared.
Turning to Senator Pepper, Dem
ocrat, of Florida, one of the prin-
cipal sponsors Of the bill, Senator
Bilbo declared:
II don't even think you're cour-
teous. I think you're wrong
radically wrong.
II say your bill isn't worth the
paper it Is written on. Not a
single, solitary Negro in Mississippi
will be allowed to vote as q result
Of this bill"
Senator Norris, Independent, of
Nebraska, expressed some doubt for
the first time whether supporters
OF the bill could persuade enough
lukewarm advocates to remain in
Washington to maintain q quorum.
cts well-organized, full-fiedged
filibuster," Senator Norris declared,
"and I'm In favor Of using every
means to break It,"
Southern Senator'S yesterday lost
the first round In the bitter parlia-
mentary battle. to thwart considers
(see POLL TAX, Page A-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Costa Rican Coast Guards
Drive Off German Sub

BY the Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Costa RIGA, Noe. IA
Costa Rican coast guards were
credited today with driving of
German submarine which, an ON
cial announcement said, approached
the shore with the apparent inten-
ton of landing men to forage for
provisions or engage in sabotage.
The submarine was said to have
opened fire with deck guns when
spotted close inland at an unspeci-
fled point along the Atlantic coast,
but the craft sheered off and sub
merged when the fire was returned
from the shore.
Two members of the submarine
crew and Costa Rican coast
guardsmen were reported wounded
in the exchange. The announce
ment did not say when the Incl
dent occurred.
Costa Rica, bordering Panama on
the north, was the first American
nation to declare war on the Axis
after the Japanese attack on Pearl
Harbor, acting even before the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Berlin Radio Declares
81 Allied Cargo Ships
Sunk Since Nov. 3
Unconfirmed Report
J.. Asserts 99,loo Tons on.
Lost OFF North Africa
By the Associated Press.

~ e>~S ASes'
BERLIN From German Broad
casts, Nov. IA special German
communique reported today that
U-boats had sunk 81 Allied mer-
chantmen totaling 218,10O tons since
November 9.
CThis was the customary Nazi
Saturday communique on naval
operations, the Germans weekend
home morale booster, and was not
confirmed in any part from other
sourcesD
Besides the merchant ships sunk,
the communique said two British
cruisers and four destroyers had
been sent to the bottom and an
aircraft carrier, a destroyer and a
corvette damaged by torpedo hits.
1t gave this geographical break
down of the reported sinkings:
In the Western Mediterranean
off Algeria and Morocco-twc
transports and a large tanker, to-
falling 10000 tons, and destroyer
sunk, raising the total transports
reported sunk since the Allied
landings began in North Africa tt
II, totaling 99,10O tons.
In the Arctic, the North Atlantic
off the Canadian coast, the Car
ribean, the Gulf of Guinea off the
West African coast and off Cape.
toWn-20 ships, totaling $4,000
tons, and a destroyer sunk.
The regular daily high command
communique added that in the Al.
gerian port of Bougie German
planes damaged two large Alice
cruisers and five transports ane
that one of the cruisers probably
sank. 1t added that a 5,O0O-tor
merchant ship was sunk off Bougie