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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07

100 newSpapermen and most mem- bers of the board, he said:
 If the ladies present will ex- cuse my language, I'll say our poll icy is going to be pretty damn tough when 1t comes to granting n- creaSeS."
 He said raises for persons with salaries and wages up to $5,000- those over which the board has con- trol-would be authorized only to correct maladjustments or in- eqIalities, to eliminate substandards of living, to correct gross inequali- ties, or to aid in the effective prose- cution of the war"
 Meanwhile, the treasury somewhat relaxed its order limiting 1942 sal- aries to $25,000--a move Of special interest to high-salaried Hollywood stars, and others, who have been planning to retire for the rest of the year.
 It amended an earlier ruling that 1922 salaries above $25, 900 net must not exceed those of l94l to permit an increase in instances where the higher figure was stipulated in bona fide contracts entered into before Oct. 4, 1922, the day on which the original regulations were announced,
 The labor board policy was adopt ed unanimously by public, industry and labor members. It states:
 "The policy directive given the National War Labor Board by con- greSs and by the President is clear. Under that directive, the board will act on the presumption that wage rates prevailing on September 15, l942. are proper.
 "The board will grant wage in creases over the level prevailing on September IS, l942. only in eXcep- tional cases and in accordance with the following paragraph of execu- tive order No. 9250 of October 3, 1922:
 ""The National War Labor Board shall not approve any increases ira the wage rates prevailing in Sep tember I5, 1942, unless such increase is necessary to correct maladjust- ments or inequalities, to eliminate substandards of living, to correct gross inequities, or to aid in the effective prosecution of the war"
 Davis emphasized that increases would be authorized very, very sparingly and then only if 1t is conclusively shown that they are
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Routed Forces Leave Much Valuable Equipment
 After Them AXIS DESERT FORCES ENTIRELY DEMORALIZEn Stand at HaIfaya Is Evek Regarded Now as
 Doubtful
BY LEON KAY
United Press staff Correspondent

D4 AEoN AJAX
 United Press Staff Correspondensn
 Cairo, November 7.-UP) Allied desert forces, smash ing the battered Axis armies toward the Libyan frontier, have now captured mora than 10000 prisoners, the British announced today, while upwards of 75,000 Italians, isolated on the southern battlefront, were ready to surrender.
 Today's communique of the Brit ish Middle East headquarters said the Allied forces, pursuing tho routed enemy across the Egyptian desert at a rate of 70 mile 6 day. had captured $50 tanks, zoo guns and thousands of vehicles in audi- ton to the 10000 prisoners already taken.
 Tn the southern sector, five xtal- ian divisions had been isolated, their retreat cut off leaving them withoue gasoline, food or ammunition sup- plies.
 These units were the Folgora. Brescia, Trento, Bologna and Trieste divisions of the Italian army, aban- doned by their German colleagues who were leading the race toward Halfaya (Hellfire) Pass on the Liby- an border.
 Waiting To Be Captured
 They had already ceased reslss- ance and were waiting to be taken prisoner by the British, whose rapid advance had carried them well be- yond the Italian positions.
 Front dispatches indicated that Lieutenant General Bernard l.. Montgomery's British Eighth Army had driven the demoralized Axis des ert forces west of Matruh, l05 miles from Alamein, where the Allies broke through the enemy's mine fields only three days ago.
 (Berlin radio pointed out that Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, com- mander of the Axis North Africa armies, might have been taken pris- oner. There were no allied reports substantiating this German specu- lation which suggested that Ger many was uncertain of his where abouts.
 The communique seemed Co eon- firm reports that the broken Axis armies, apparently without air pro- lection of any kind, would be rxi- able to make stand in Egypt. Is suggested that they weer racing to reach Halfaya (Hellfire) Pass on the Libyan border, whose precipitous es- carpment affords the best defense position between Alamein and Ag- heila in Central Libya.
 Stand Doubtful
 Observers consider it even doubt full that Rommel would be able to make a definite stand even ct Hal- faya should he escape being pinned down on the Egyptian coast hy ths charging Allied forces.
 Today's first communique aaie the remnants of three Italian divt. sions-upward of 40.0O0 troops abandoned by the Germans in then frantic flight from the Libyan Dor. der, were being rounded up in tha southern sector of the desert front.
 Our prisoners now total well ovea 20,OO0". the communique said. @val- uable material so far captured in- cludes a total of $50 tanks. 800 guns and many thousands of vehicles"
 Allied air forces were harassing the Axis legions as they lied pell- meii toward Libya. They were en- gagged in almost continuous low level bombing and strafing attaeks on the jammed roads and &aseEs trails. taking a terrific toll in msn
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RETURN OF JAP
 FLEET AWAITED
American Troops Hold Command in Fighting
 on Guadalcanal
BY SANDOR S. KLEIN United Press Staff Correspondent, 1,

Washington, Nov. z -(UP)- American troops had the upper hand in fighting on Guadalcanal island today while the navy pre- pared for the expected return of the Japanese fleet.
 In a desperate effort to stem the American drive to the westward of Henderson airfield, the Japanese launched series of powerful counter-attacks. But the battle toughened marines and army troops smashed each one and inflicted heavy losses.
 These actions occurred the night of Nov. AS (island time) and was revealed by the navy shortly after Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox reported that the lull in Sea-fight- ing continued.
 "Bu: We confidently expect them to come back" Knox said, referring to the Japanese naval forces which withdrew from the. Solomons II days ago.
 Knox indicated that the fleet was getting ready for any new incur sions into the area by the Japanese navy. Knox pointed out that the lull was giving both sides equal op- portunity to strengthen their forces.
 The navy's communique beyond reporting repLlse of the Jap counter thrust. did not mention any further advances by the Amer ican forces. U. s. airmen, how ever, were strafing enemy troops during continuous air patrols over the Japanese lines.
 No change was reported in Amer ican positions near Koli point, east of the airdrome, where the Navy previously reported Marines press ing an attack on newly-landed forces.
 Knox told reporters that the ratio of Japanese losses in land action. previously reported as very heavy in comparison to our own, was being maintained.
 Asked what the Joss ratio has been, an aide responded for Knox that 1t was four or five to one.
 "It'S easily four or five to one," Knox interectedj, "and I think it's probably more than that"
 This, he said. was due to the fact that all Marines in combat service has been trained as sharpshooters
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TAX COLLECTION
 RECORD COMING
98% of Local Taxes Ex- pected to Be Collected
 This Year

A tax collection record of 98 per cent or better may be set this year, Tax Collector Humbert Mangini said today as he disclosed that 96.7 per cent of the total levy for the year has already been collected, with more than month and half still to go.
 Only slsi ,S2o.35 of the total tax levy of $5,497,5 ,55856 remains to be collected. Taxes thus far paid in amount to $5,315,729.2l.
 In the 1922 budget, collections were estimated at $5yO35, ,620, this estimate being based, by charter requirement., on maximum collec- ton of 92 per cent of the levy. As can be seen, this figure .las already been exceeded by almost S300.000.
 The tax collection record last year. greatest fh the city's history, was s7.26 per cent. Collections for this year are already within one-half of one per cent of that figure.
 The excess of tax revenue over estimates will be available for ap- plication to the city's operating sur- plus for i942. The surplus will prob ably also hit record figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
Predicted Democrat Party Chairman Will Resign
 Very Shortly
PRESSURE BY BALDWIN
 MAY BE FORTHCOMING
J. Francis Smiths Name Mentioned in Speculation
 Over Party Leadership

Registration of CommiS- Sioner John T. Mccarthy of the state motor vehicle de- partment as chairman of the Democratic state central committee within a few months was being predicted today as one of the after maths of Tuesdays election. It is believed that should Mir. Mccarthy fail to give up his political post by January, Governor Elect Raymond Baldwin will demand that he give up one of the two posts he now holds, Mir, McCarthy's term as motor vehicle commissioner, at 5000 a year, runs until June l, l9$5,
 The fact that MT, Mccarthy re- niained as state chairman after heinz appointed to the commissions ership to succeed Michael A. Con- nor has been fredueIitIy criticized, especially In the press or the state, and figured as an issue in this years state campaign,
 Smith Speculation
 There is considerable speculation over the possibility that former state chairman J. Francis smith of this city may be ky figure in a state party reorganization that would follow MT, McCarthy's resig- nation, Mir, smith, along with the local organization, has been re- garded as Q member of the faction isd by U. $. Senator Francis T, He opposed the election of Mir. Mccarthy as chairman, though he had sponsored the lat-st ter'S political career.
 It is almost a certainty that MT, Smith, though he says he has re- tired from active politics, would be unwilling to stand idly by and let control of the party organiza- ton go over to Mayor. Thomas J.
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U.S. PLANES HIT
 DOCKS AT ABINGDON

New Delhi, India, Nov. T-(UP)- A large force of American planes raided the docks at Japanese-held Rangoon, Burma, yesterday, 1t was announced today.
 The raid was directed at docks and shipping in Rangoon harhor. took the Japanese by surprise. an American communique said. There was no attempt at Interrogation by the enemy and anti-tircraft fire was exceptionally weak.
 '"The 10th U. s. Air Force bomb- CTS successfully attacked the Mem- mendine docks and shipping at Rangoo Nov. 6 at midday from high altitude" the comrnunique said. 'Many large caliber bombs were dropped.
 Although clouds obscured part of the target area, hits were ob- served on warehouses and 6 small Ship received a direct hit.
 ''The enemy apparently was taken completely by surprise. Anti-air- craft fire was weak and no inter- ception was noted. All aircraft re- turned without damage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
EAGER RUSSIANS
 REFUSE NAZIS
HurI Them From Fortified Spots; ArmOred Trains
 at Natchik Blasted
By HENRY SHAPIRO
Jnited Press Staff Correspondent

tGHitcu ETcSo Stdh SoEECsVottuchtJ
 Moscow, Nov. 7.-(UP)-The Red Army, encouraged by Premier Josef Stalins promise of an early offen- sive against a weakening foe, hurled the Germans from fortified points in Stalingrad and blasted them with armored trains in the Nalchik area of the Caucasus today.
 The Germans were pinned down or retreating everywhere and suf- fering continual, big losses, as Stall in issued an order of the day on the 18th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, telling his army that 1t had put 100000 of the Soviet's enemies out of action.
 Stalingrad which Stalin said the Germans had meant to take last July 25, fought fiercely in its 76th day Of siege.
 ". A Soviet unit in a factory area (of northern Stalingrad) dis lodged the enemy from two forti- fled points and wiped out a com pany (200 men)," the noon commit nique said. Tn the southern sector of the city. they demolished nine pillboxes and wiped out 800 Ger mans.'
 The Germans have lost total of at least 2,00O men killed in Stalin- grad during the last 24 hours.
 Northwest of Stalingrad, and not many miles from the northern part of the city, Soviet artillery in heavy barrages destroyed eight enemy earthen and timber forts. silenced three artillery and two mortar bat teries and dispersed and partly wiped out a battalion Q.000 men) of in- fantry.
 An Italian reconnaissance detach- ment was completely routed" the noon communique said.
 The commui-ique revealed for the first time that two armored trains had been thrown into the fight southeast of Nalchik and in Q six hour battle had destroyed 10 tanks, an armored vehicle and a plane and dispersed two companies of infari- try. Armored trains had played an important part in Soviet successes in the Mozdok area. 50 miles north east of Nalchik, where the Ger mans lost 30 to 70 per cent of their forces in l0-week campaign.
 On another sector southeast of Nalchik, two German regiments (6.000 men) and tanks were re- pulsed with heavy losses. The So- viet high command had not re- ported in four days any German progress toward the Gromy oil fields and ordzhonikidze. terminus of two military roads to the south- ern Caucasus,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
EMPLOYES NOT
 BUYING STAMPS

Boston, Nov. T.-(UP)-Massachu- sets state and municipal govern ment employees are not buying enough War Stamps and Bonds, in the opinion of Daniel J. Doherty, administrative head of the state War Savings division.
 He told a conference of the wo- mems division yesterday that mayors and other municipal officers should do more toward increasing bond and stamp sales among city em- ployes. State employees, he said. were investing only 1 per cent of their salaries in War Stamps.
 The taxpayers of Massachusetts are paying their salaries, and they are not exempt from the task of working to pay for this war;" Doh- erty said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
BUYING POWER GREAT, CLAIMS ASSN. BULLETIN Strong Protests on Report Expected in Wake of
 Statements
 BLOCKED PAY RAISES
 FOR EMPLOYEES IN '42 Definite Stand on In. creases Due in Next
 Bulletin

The Waterbury Taxpayers Association, making its first move in current discussions over pay raises for municipal workers, today issued a bulle- tin declaring that "the city employe still has greater buy ing power than he had in 1920 or in any of the five pre- depression years" The asso- ciatlon also asserted that "city employees actually pros- pered by the depression the hul- letin stating that their pay reduc- tons were not as great as the drop tn the cost in the living during years in which many civilians were on relief and many taxpayers lost their property due to inability to pay taxes.
 City employees, who have been clamorinR for n wage increase for many months, gre expected to. pro- test strongly against statements in the Taxpayers Association bulle- tin. Their feelings since last year, when the taxpayers group led a successful campaign to block pay Increases which would have been effective this year. The city work CTS are particularly sensitive about their depression cuts, which were technically donations" to the city treasury. having long claimed that they were far out of proportion.
 Cost of Living
 Today's bulletin of the Taxpayers Association is titled: What Is the Cost Of Living Index and How Much Have Living Costs In- creased2", and presents charts showing the fluctuations of the cost of living since 1913. The associa- ton said that today's bulletin was the first in a series on the city em- ploye wage question. No definite stand on the question of higher pay for city employees is taken in this bulletin, but will be in the next bulletin, said the association.
 The bulletin made favorable mention Of the St. Paul Plan, whereby pay of municipal work CTS Is adjusted upward or down. ward as living costs go up or down. It is hinted that such a plan may be recommended for this city.
 Press for Demands
 Though the board of finance is informally in favor of a pay bonus of $4 e week for all city employees except those whose salaries are fixed by charter. several groups of muni- l cipal workers, notably fifemen and policemen. are still pressing their | claim for a permanent pay increase on a per day basis. Meantime, the teachers, though represented as willing to accept higher pay only for the duration, are seeking flat increase of $500 a year.
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present set-up, that each student is on his own afteH school hours and may work if he chooses.
 The school head expressed the opinion, however, that eight hours of work after school is too much and that he would like to see stud- ents discouraged from accepting such work, T don't believe students are physically able to work eight hours after attending school" he said. There is no objection to part time work, he added.
 Because of the growing shortage of workers, many industrial plants and commercial concerns have looked to students groups for place. ments and large number of seniors are now working either in factories or stores.
 Enrolment in the high schools, however. has not been affected since school opened despite the increased employment opportunities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
MATERNITY CARE
 BEING PLANNED

Hartford. Conn, Nov. ' - UPl A program of publicly financed maternity care for wives of Connec- ticut soldiers will be ready in this state by Christmas, the State Health Department said today.
 Dr. Martha L. Cliford. director of the Bureau of Child Hygiene. said only women whose husbands are not commissioned officers will be eligible for the care. The service will include physicians care, hospi- talization. prenatal examinations and medical care for the infant for a year.
 The government will pay most of the cost, 1t was said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07

Hanover. N. H.. November T. -
 UP) - Dartmouth College students today registered their automobiles with the deans office after college authorities banned local use of cars under penalty of separation" from college. Dean Lloyd K. Neidlinger said yesterday that undergraduates could use their cars only when ab- solutely necessary. Authorities will examine all ration books and punish all students who misuse their ration cards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
LAST TYPEWRITER MADE

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 7-(UP)2 The last typewriter has come of the assembly lines of the Royal Typewriter company for the dura- hon. The firm announced today yt was now engaged in 24-hour pro- suction Of machine gun, rifle and nizplane motor parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
Student Jobs Are Under Scrutiny
(NEA Radiophoto)

No action has yet taken Waterbury to cura empoyme of high school students after school hours but opinion impair students physical condition ability Many local factories have hired seniors either a full time shift
 Dr. Thomas schools today that by school officials
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-07
Freezing Policy
 On Wages Tough
By FRED BAILEY United Press Staff Correspondent


 Labor Board today laid salaries $5OO al prevailing Sept. l5 7, Increases provided only exceptional II. detailing the conference attended nearly
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Evening star., 1942-11-15

WOULD now like to have any,
body that thinks this amt still
a free country to step up an
get an earful of Pvt. Oliver Ed
win Grish, U.S.A.
Pvt. Grish wrote me letter out
of the fullness of his heart. Re-
member me tellin' you about the.
boys in the service buyin' War
Bonds an in that way sort of
payin' for their own war? 1t was
somethin' that l happened to hear
from Jake Bulls over in Wally's
Wagon No. 2. So l up an told
about it. An Pvt. Grish read what
said. So he just sat down an
wrote me.
Dear Mr.. Boren," he wrote,
showin' the proper respect an
courtesy for an OIL man an a
stranger. Il want to thank you on
behalf of the US. Army for what
you said last week. We men in
the service appreciate this rec
ognitiOn of our contribution to
financing the war 80"
An then Pvt. Grish went on to
tell me a little about what he
thought of the Army. Some things
he would like to see improved.
an others surprised him by bein'
Evening star., 1942-11-15
A PRIVATE SPEAKS UP

done better than he could have
figured out for himself.
1t wasn't the Chief of Staff or
any of the Army commanders who
sent me formal thank-you note.
1t was just a member of the
Army in good standin, an it
was warm an friendly - like
Americans have a habit of talk
in between equals.
Yes, sir! In the US. we do it
different. Somebody pops off with
a little applause for the Army,
an without ever stoppin' to think
about whether or not it was his
job, Pvt. Grish steps out on the
stage, where a general would have
been knock-kneed, an accepts for
the whole Army, takin' modest
bow an givin' his gracious thanks
for the notice.
You think Of Hitler is ever goin'
to get any "heils" out of an army
full of Pvt. Grishes, or that that
pip-squeak Hirohito is goin' to see
them boys goin' past shoutin'
''Banzai"? l don't.
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21
Ethiopian Clowns Sign
Bunny Downs TO Reins

MIAMI, Fla.-(SNS) = Mckin-
ley (Bunny) Downs will lead the
nationally famous Ethiopian
Clowns in quest Of new baseball
laurels this season
Announcement OF the signing OF
the veteran "Bunny" Downs, one
of the greatest baseball players and
leaders in race baseball history, to
manage the United States semi
pro champions, was made by Hun
ter Campbell, owner of the club,
from his winter headquarters here
in Miami.
''We feel ourselves most FORUM
ate to have man of Downs cali
bre at the helm Of the team" stat
ed Campbell. with him to take
charge we are confident OF retain
ing the national championship we
won in the big Denver Post tourrla''
ment last August"
Downs was equally enthusiastic.
1.-The Clowns will be a great hustl-
ing ball club" he said, sand from
the looks of the fine playing talent
lined up and the hundreds OF re-
quests received for games already
this coming season, it ought TO be
The Phoenix index., 1942-02-21

years he captairaed this famous
team as it dominated the Negro
National League and Won
Worlds championship playoff Sc
rieS from the Kansas City Mon
arcIls.
He left to join the Brooklyn Roy
al Giants in 1924, remaining with
them two years. In 1926, he man.
aged the Newton Coal Co. aggre-
cation that took the measure of
numerous league clubs. In 1927 and
1923 he managed the Eastern
All-Stars and, in 1929 and 1880, the
California Eastern League ALL
Stars.
A shoulder injury incurred at
putting him out of action for three
years, but, in 1884, he joined Bra
dy Joansons Brooklyn Cuban
Giants and then he managed the
Schenectady Black Sox Colored
Stars for the next two seasons. In
1889, he ran the Norfolk Tars for
Brady Johnson, after which he
managed the Mobile Black Ship
pers at Mobile, Ala, in 1910 and
194l. So it readily can be seen he's
got the background to handle a
club as outstanding as the Clowns.