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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
Fuel OiI Situation
 Ln State PrecayS0us
State 0PA Issues Article Dealing WIlh SlsnnlGse Conversion of Oil Burners to B. Csm-
 puIscFy to Meet Situation.

The Connecticut fuel oil situation iS seE50n1 MmN M become increasingly unless everyone takes tis MoN seriously states the current weekly statement of the M OPA. Despite apparently conflicting reports from va sources, close reading of the articles would dscIOe m all fin the end, admit that t will be touch and 70 wIe fuel oil will De fn sufficient supply to allow rz3tSn generous as that originally planned,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

power and ether. resources. This means that civilian living standards inevitably will be pushed lower and fewer.
 However, somebody has got to see to it that the consumer isn't crowded completely out of the pic- ture. And that would be the job of the new agency under consideration.
 Baby Foods
 Tn spite of all WIPE says about there being plenty of canned baby foods for the cominf year, it's cer- tain there isn't going to be more than enough" Although more babies were born this year than in l04l, the canning allowances are gov erned by last years canned-goods production.
 So. if you're expecting a baby, make sure you have . strainer in your kitcheu--you may need it for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
HOLIDAY GUESTS
 VISIT IN TOWN
Many Servicemen on Home FurlOughs; Mass at 9
 O'Clock Tomorrow
MIDDLEBURY
CesTospondemes Nt.moy RlloR
 TelUphana e-eeie

Mlddlebury, Dec. 2e.--Mr. and Mrs, Harry Spickerman of Yale ave. nue had as holiday guests, Mrs, Spickerman's sister, Mrs. John Bloom and MT, Bloom of Bingham. ton, N, Y,
 Mass will be at Q .. m. tomorrow morning at St, John of the Cross church.
 John Perro, U. s, Navy, is spend. ing the holidays with his parents, Mir, and Mrs, Raymond Tiernen of Yale avenue. Mir, perro is stationed at the Naval Training school in New London,
 Lieut., John Collins, who has been spending Q furlough with his par- ents, Mir. and Mrs, Raymond Bedell of Fenn road has returned to his duties with the U. s, Air Corps.
 Donald Sands, son of Mir. and Mrs. Roy Sands of South street will leave Thursday, Dec. Si for Hart. ford, where he will enter the U. s. Army.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Wurm of Yale avenue, had with them yester- day their son and daughter in Jaw Mir, and Mrs, Arnold Wurm of Mill vile and Miss Florence Wurm, e student at the Waterbury Hospital School for Nurses,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
SIX MASSES READ
 FRIDAY MORNING Junior and Senior ChOirs Furnish Musical Program at St. Mary Magdalen's
OAKVllLE Correspondent, Irene Slough. Telephone 4-S99s

Oakville, Dec. 26-MaSses at St. Mary Magdalen's church were cele- brated Christmas day at 6:3O, ', 8, g, 10 and II a. m. The 10 o'clock Mass was High Mass.
 The Junior choir sang at the g o'clock Mass. The soloists were: soprano, Miss Joyce Kuntzweilerr and alto. Miss Jeanne Auray.
 Members of the Junior choir are :: sopranos, Joyce Kuntzweiler, Mar garet Blade, Eloise Meehan, Shir- ley Gros, Joan Kelley. Dorothy Da- Ponte, Rosemary Filippone, Leila Menello: altos, Jeanne Auray and Florence Seller.
 The program of Christmas music was: chorus, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," 70 Little Town of Bethlehem. "Adeste Fidelis'. "Oh Jesus in Thy Sacrament; solo, Joyce Kuntzweiler, Christmas Bells; chorus, Jesus My Lord. V My God, My AT; duet, Jeanne Auray and Joyce Kuntzweiler Christ Child So Sweet; chorus, silent Night.
 AAaG 9E&AAoA AAAOAA AAAAAA@AA~A D1s~k tions at the Christmas music at the high Mass. The program was: 70 Holy Night" by Adams: Mass in F." by Barrman. revised by James Reilly. A. M; "Adestes Fi- delis," "Novello," at the offertory
 The soloists were: sopranos. Mrs. Hertha Roether; alto. Mrs. Ray mond Snyder. Members of the choir are: sopranos. Mrs. Hertha Roetler. Mary Machokas. Lillian Germano: altos, Mrs. Raymond Snyder. Anna Waslauskas: con- traIo. Ruth Waslauskas. Organist. Maude c. Donahue.
 All Saints Church-Family Holy Communion Service at 8 a. m. Sun day school at 9:30 a. m. morning prayer and sermon at II a. m.
 Union Congregational Church: Sunday school at e:30 a. m. Public Worship at l0:45 a. m.
 Hk Mary Akaadalan's Chmrah--
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

strued as a triumph for the oid- fashioned school of thought-it's simply and obviously move to save rubber.
 One Cup Of Coffee
 Since the QUA said they thought that what this country needed was 6 recipe for one good cup of coffee there's been a general influx of mail from all over the country with good and bad ideas.
 The widely-agreed-upon recipe Is this: Put one spoon of coffee in a two-cup dripolator and pour one cup Of boiling water through. Col iect the weak coffee and pour one cup owd boiling water through. Col lect the weak coffee and poui through again. Second time through lls average strength-if you pour througuh Q third time your coffee will be extra strong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
31 Persons Killed By
 Autos During November
660 Injured According to Latest Report of State Motor Vehicle Department Activities
 of Month Reviewed.

Commissioner of Motor Vehicles John T. Mccarthy has released a statement of activities covering the period of November 20-Decemher 20, An increase of 1876 licenses over the number recorded in l9Al was one of several features.
 The report follows:
 Licenses and Registrations: AS of December 20, Connecticut had is sued 563,607 registrations for i942, an unexpectedly high figure in the light of war-time driving restric- tlons. This total was only 3,5l0 less than the 567,ll7 registrations issued for l94l, a peak year.
 The number of licenses issued for i942 was higher by 1878. as of De- cember 20, than at the same date last year. This year 62o,S50 licenses were issued as compared to 6is,674 in i9Al.
 Receipts: Revenue, exclusive of the gasoline tax, from March l through December 20 this year, to- tailed S7,6S5, ,23808. a drop of $i95,- 575.74, or about two per cent from the s7,sso,slS,s2 up to that date in l94l.
 Gasoline Tax: During october, $723, ,434.85 was certified to the state treasurer as gasoline tax. $324, ,i68 .37, or about 3i9c, less than the $l,047,- eos certified during that month last year. Gasoline tax for the first ten months of this year totalled $7,954, . s95.5l which was $2,l56,9 ,939.05, or about 2iqe, less than the $l0,lll,- e34.56 for the same period in l94l:
 Traffic Accidents: There were l. 259 reportable automobile accidents in Connecticut during November with 3l persons killed and 660 in- jured. Twenty-one of the deaths were pedestrians.
 The fatalities represented sub stantial drop from the 53 during November last year, but was sharp increase over the l9 deaths during the previous month this year.
 Total automobile accidents in Mo- vember were about 58qo less than the 2,s57 during that month last year. Injuries dropped from i.727 in November last year to 660 this year, about 5iTc.
 Hearings and Complaints: During November, 3l7 cases were heard by the Hearings Section and 362 in- formal conferences were held. Let ters concerning suspensions were written in 522 instances. Fourteen drivers were placed on probation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
Students Compete In
 Science Talent Search
Examination Held Throughout Country for Youngsters
 With Special Aptitude; Judges Chosen

Two of the country's leading psy- chuluglSts and Q renowned scientist have been selected to serve as jddges in the Second Annual Sci- enee Talent Search in which some i5,0o0 teen.age entrants competed, 1t was announced today. Several Waterbury High school students are competing. Last year two local pu- pills were given honorary mention.
 Science aptitude examinations were given In competition for Vest lnghouse Science Scholarships that will enable the top.ranking con- teStantS-all senior boys and girls In public, private and parochial schools to prepare for future careers as American scientists,
 The examination period just end- ed began December {, All the com pleted examinations and other nec- sary data must be in the judges handy in Washington by midnight tonight, Judging to begin imme. diateiy, is expected to be completed and the results announced within few weeks.
 HufVaFu Utrector
 The judges chosen are pr. Harlow Shapley Director, Harvard Observe atory, Cambridge, Mass; pr. Har- o.a A. Edgarton. Director, Occupa- tional Opportunities Service, Ohio state University. and pr. Steuart Henderson Britt. Director of the ofiics of Psychological Personnel of the National Research Council and Professor of Psychology at George Washington University.
 4 noted astronomer, Dr, Shapley has been Director of the, Harvard Observatory since 1921. In recogni- ton of his scientific achievements he has been awarded the Draper medal of the National Academy of Sciences, the medal of the Society of Arts and Sciences. the Jansen prix of the Astronomy Society ot France, the Rumford medal of the American Association of Arts ana Sciences and the gold medal of the British Royal Astronomy Society.
 Devised Aptitude Test
 Dr. Edgerton and pr. Britt, the other two judges, prepared the sci- ence aptitude examination taken by the Science Talent Search entrants. Hailed by educators as the most thorough of the kind ever devised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

FlrU Lieut.. Eugene A. regge told the court that Townsend was sEnok- ing In bed when he fell asleep. He reported that the accused was ahu- stve Co tlremen when they arrived eo extinguish the blaze in the hed- room and kitchen, Lieut.. Iegge tes- utied that the fire yesterday was the second for which Townsend has been responsible, and the occu- pants of the apartment are fearful that more serious damage may re suit in the future.
 Other cases heerd yesterday and this morning In the court and their dispositions, were as follows: Sal- vatore Tiganelli, a, of 202 Charles street, arrested Thursday by Detec- tive Lieut.. Joseph Bender on war; rant charging seduction of . minor female bound over to superior court under bonds of S2600: Preston Per- kins 27, of l5l Orange street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
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and three re-examinations were given,
 Complaints received during No- vember totaled 902 as compared to 9S2 during the same month last year. Speeding and defective equip ment caused the greatest number of complaints, speeding, 42T, and defective equipment, 2l4, There were 66 complaints regarding dim-out vi- olations; 26 improper passing; lt reckless driving; nine, driving after drinking; six, eVading responsibility
 Sources of November complaints state police, 736; department inspec- tors and holders of state motor pa trol plates, Ss; general public, 60; authorities of other states, 50.
 Financial Responsibility: Finan- c!al responsibility was required oi 559 drivers during October, 264 af- ter speeding convictions, and l47 for operating while under the infiu" ence of liquor; 30 for reckless driv' ing. Evading responsibility, defect i've brakes, and illegal use of mark CTS were among the other causes.
 Insurance certificate were filed by 576 drivers during October (some oi these had received notice during the previous months). The licenses ot 2s0 drivers were suspended for fail- ure to comply.
 Court Abstracts and Suspensions: During November, 2,024 court ab- stracts were received by the Sus- pension section. The final figure for October was 2,S69 abstracts re- ceived. Approximately 838 drivers were suspended during November while the final figure on October suspensions is 967.
 Drivers Examinations: Drivers examinations given throughout the state in November totaled 2,898 as compared to 4,702 during November last year, drop of 38sc. During the first eleven months of this year, 45,664 examinations were given as compared to 79,6SS during that per- iod last year, 43qo decrease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

the examination was designed chiefly to measure the students powers of observation and deduction rather than his knowledge of science.
 Dr. Edgarton was formerly Q test expert with the United States Em- ployment Service. where he devised trade and aptitude tests now being used by the Army to 1t the soldier to the Job. He Is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Association for Applied Psychology.
 Dr, Britt is Q consultant to the National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Personnel, serving as Chief of the Military Advisory Sec. ton in Washington. In this capacity he aids in the selecting and plac- ing in war work of scientists en- gineers and other specialized work CTS. He Is member of the Amer ican Psychological Association and the American Association for Ap- piled Psychology,
 Entrants Wrote Essays
 with the help of these Glstin- guished judges, we hope to find the young men and young women who, aided by Westinghouse Science Scholarships, will become tomor- rows leaders In science" declared Watson Davis. Mir. Davis Is Director of Science Service and Science Clubs of America, co-sponsors of Science Talent Search with the Westinghouse Electric and Manu- featuring Company,
 Tn addition to the science apti- tude test. each entrant in the Tal- ent Search was required to write an original essay Of about 1000 words on the subject. Sciences Next Great Step Ahead"
 Teachers who aided the Search by giving the aptitude examina- tions were asked to send data about each entrants personality, work habits. initiative and other qualities that make good scientist, so that this information also may be considered by the jdges.
 Two S2.4OO Scholarships
 Forty of the successful entrants who pass the aptitude examination and qualify on the basis of scholar ship and personal records and the essays will be brought to Washing ton for final examinations and att tendance at a five-day Science Tal- ent Institute next February 1923.
 These concentrations will result in the awarding of eight four-year Westinghouse Science Scholarships of $400 each and two four-year Westinghouse Science Grand Schol- arships of $2,400 each. The judges, if they so decide. may award as many as 30 additional $i00 scholar ships. Two hundred sixty honorable mentions also will be awarded.
 If any scholarship winner should be drafted or enter other govern ment war service, his scholarship will be held for his use later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

charged wituh violating the motor vehicle law, nolled absolutely; VII. liam Costello, go, ok i60 Maple street. arrested for driving without an operators license, Iiolled for ei0; Thomas Moynihan, 26. of iAe East Liberty street, booked on c charge of violating the rules of the road, nolled on payment of 96; Vlrgllio Collini, a. of 90 Lowland avenue, also charged with Q road rules vio- lation. nolled absolutely.
 About i5 men were arraigned In the court yesterday and this morn- ing on charges of intoxlcatlon, fol- lowing q blatant manifestation of the holiday spirit in which 27 drunkenness charges were recorded at police headquarters. Most of the sentences were light, with several nolles and suspended sentences granted by the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
113 TO BE ADDED TO REVENUE DEPT. STAFF

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 26.-(UP1- Headquarters of the internal revenue department here will have to in- crease its force by 113 persons on Jan. because of the institution of the 5 per cent victory tax. 1t was disclosed today.
 Assistant Connecticut Collector Frank W. Kraemer said the new tax and possible other increased taxes will give the department ''the big gest job it has ever had"
 The department in a short time will employ 300 persons, mostly women, Kraemer said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
RABIES HERE AID
 CIVILIAN PLASMA

Rabbi William P. Greenfield ci Beth-El synagogue. Rabbi David Polish of Temple Israel, and Rabkt Mcrdecai Gifter of Beth Israel and sharith Israel synagogues each do- mated a pint of blood to the Water bury Civilian Blood Plasma reserve Wednesday.
 Appointments for volunteer donors will be made for the first three days of next woke. Headquarters for the scheduling of appointments are al the White Gross office on Grand street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
CHRISTMAS MAIL
 STILL COMING IN

Boston, Dec. %. - (Up) -- Letter carriers were still delivering Christ- mas mall here today and Boston postal authorities said they would seek permission to make Sunday de- liveries if necessary to complete the task,
 Details of coast guardsmen gave up their holiday to help postal clerks at South Station sort pack. ages so that letter carriers could get of to Q fast start this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
Lafayette College
 Forming New Class
Special Courses for Men, Women in Vital War In.
 dustries; Plan Purchase of Ambulance for Army

Easton, Pa, Dec. i6 - To further alleviate the shortage of trained men and women in war industries, Lafayette College has announced the formation ot a new class in the Engineering. Science and Manage ment War Training program under the supervision of the United States Office of Education.
 Qualified men and women, either employed in war industries or un- employed at the present time, will be accepted with no tuition or other fees charged and classes will be held in the evenings. Ali courses will be on the college level and applicants will be required to pass the test of a careful personal interview and dein- onstrate seriousness of purpose. Each of the courses will be under the educational supervision of a member of the engineering faculty of the college and will be taught by regular members of the faculty or by specialists elected from industry.
 Courses will be given in industrial labor relations, elementary engin- eering drafting, mathematics and physics for teachers. metallurgy and metallography, materials inspec tion and testing, safety engineer ing. job instructor training, chem ical engineering calculations, fuels and combustion, radio engineering, industrial electricity, plastics and organic chemistry.
 Easton. Pa, Dec. g - Lafayette College students are staging a drive for $500 to purchase an ambu- lance for the United States troops in Africa, one-half of that amount having already been realized.
 More than $500 was raised from the Fall Interfraternity ball, the extravaganza of peace years being omitted to make such a profit pos- sible. Several chapel offerings have been added to the fund including those collected at the annual Christ mas Vespers.
 Joining the drive for the ambu- lance are the American Friends of Lafayette, a society formed in 1892
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
~ HOME FRI slE6 5s sliS3S&l @ Washington Moved To Pity By. Consumers Sad Plight

making baby food at home. If you're without one. better hurry. Strainer stocks are diminishing and will be increasingly difficult to get.
 And Baby Bottles
 There one home-front debate that will have to be adjourned till after the war-the perennial controversy as to wether tthe wide-mouthed, screw-on nipples for bottles are bet ter for babies than tine old-fashioned smaller type. Baby bottles have been standardized, and they will have the small-mouthed nipples.
 This selection isn't to be con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
Hospital
 Bulletins

Sabato Leo, 50, of 13 Denny street, was slightly wounded early this morning when his .22 revolver discharged accidentally, the buI- let grazing the little finger Of his left hand. He was treated at Waterbury Hospital and dis charged. Detective Lieutenants John Calvin and Patrick Hobart investigated and brought the gun ack with them to police head quarters. They reported that Leo was in his kitchen ct the time Of the accident.
 The name of Controller Thomas NJ. Conion remained on the dam ger list at St. Mary's hospital. His condition was reported as un- changed over Che holiday.
 Mir. Conl0n was taken to the hospital Wednesday. He had rre- viously been under medical care at his home on Fiske street.
 A two year old youngster, George King, who suffered sec- Ond degree burns CT his back when scalded with hot water, was admitted to Waterbury hospital yesterday afternoon for treat ment. His condition this morning was reported as satisfactory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
BY ANN FRANCE WILSON

NEA Service Staff CiFFespOndent
 Washington, Dec. 26.-There still isn't any agency in the nations capital devoted to the interests of the consumers welfare. But one is being thought about, and may soon be in working condition.
 Its basic purpose will be to see that civilian morale and health get just as careful attention as war prO- ductlon and price control. With pro- ducti0n goals set at tremendous levels, military requirements will take mere and mere materials, man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
DR. war. Y. TEMPLE

Pembroke, Mass, Dec. 26.-- tUPy- Dr. William Franklin Temple. about 54. of East Pembroke. prominent Boston physician and twice prssi- dent of the Society of Anesthetists. died of heart diseases at his home yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
CMIkOKRaCBUR UEm

TeFrtneton, Conn, De. Wz-ku Funeral services wslI be he'd W1nn day by DF. Calvin ". BEuazEx, N Hartford SfsfEOgwzesOr, wzso 6ieA 1x1G yesterday while SfSsetng fzzs l<zzsz.1zu ter. He was . member Uk es@ Dnmv necstcast State CfsksupswetUsw NHzpz citation. Dx. BsU0ers was E115sB a Crown Point, y, 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
News Of Men In nTheService

Michael Gwate, c11lek esIMstszsR ter fn the U, c. Navy esB6 a H@z1n recFuiteF in WaesFbsmy, hos bon assigned t0 duty ct DalbOa zn t1 Canal ZOge, accOgd1nK Co wUN6 Be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
WORKED QUIETLY

Boston, Dec. 26.-tup)--So quiet- ly that none of the dozen patrons was alarmed, two robbers held up Cashier James Higgins in the old France restaurant early today and escaped with Ss5S in receipts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

CefNEA 0gfSe 24eSE tS&YkNB tzs& %AA| more than 6 year ago he served GM the U. 6. 6, vu1can 3s TesIak6 are later 0Is the naval tEmnspOgt 5eHess son.
 Stan Sergeant VIceW DHz local Marine FeeEy1t@S, 9g sswm&lz# c fGfj0geh w5sh his parents sa WHaw pole, Mass,
 Four youe1ss w1So apugteA wt Ssza local Navy feeFufs1Eg station W1g8 efslfsted at New Haven 1zea@9NaBgNHB ThsmsGay. They are W5GeFBd EGemx# Cf Sf Union street. Leroy D. N9usDaB e Nau@at@ek, Joseph M, CsssEeY xE Washington ard Kenneth w~ G@Mfw CT Of New Preston,
 James T. Campbell, 17, sF ABM Plaza GveNWe, fag been mCseyewE x1S enlistment fn tfIe D, 6. Nav AE Us local ReefWigfss9 seeef0m @ssM wsH fsm sent to New Haven for . Nsga1 WHs afntBattof.
 Applications from tSse fellDwanH f7-yeaF yONefsS tasNe ben NEs cesve6 ct the local Marine xwsaxlf6e ing st@eSOas MaFUJG W. Jgsgns1n ME# Harold E. BFfefst, bOtb 0s TeszEpzzl& and Maxfsn Ksenssat gf BouGzfszgs ton.
 Applications aEe besnE EBssSEH6 M< te local Marine station EkNM MGses dents tn seCURI6SFy Nc1z06dss TfzH# will De enlisted sH etse NfsE<He NHn serve, Applicants wG5O are ApeswwWM the ages Of IT srG 10 and asHwN NH tfJe upper tw0-eksfEAS ef etSszE EsSSw# class may be assigned for UzMw training, ReFSTuse1f1g 0E s0llERB stu dents for 0z5Cer e1uGl61e1S Nzzzsn4 Of tfse U, & Marine CUEpg Mzzn w1M Dc conducted t1eEe,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
Abusive T enant Given
 4 Months Jail Term
Fell Asleep Smoking Cigarette; Second Oifense Claim
 Fire Authorities in Court Today

Edward Townsend 6 of 46 Center street. found guilty on charges of intoxcaon and dropping lighted cigarette in combusthe material sentenced to four months in a this morning by Judge John L. 0affney in municipal court The cigarette caused fire in an apartment house or Center Street, occupied by several families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
FIGMTYNG EAun

Alan Ladd engages fn foax fIs- fights In the action of kzl8 latest Paramount picture. 'Lueky Jordan In addition. he ls kEoxAsd ssl6 aE an unseen msa@Azm1t An smother seeus.