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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
MacArthur Offensive
 In New Guinea Success
Jap Threat to Port MOresby Removed; Fleet Needed
 Now to Launch Any Attacks

New Guinea in five weeks, the first had come when the Australians aided by a small force of American troops, had trapped 8 big enemy invasion force at Milne Bay.
 There was doubt whether the Japanese would now be able to offer new threat to Port Moresby or through New Guinea, to North eastern Australia without riskine Naval fleet in frontal attack.
 At the same time 1t was implied that Macarthur, aware of the diff faculties involved, would not start 8 drive to sweep the enemy from the invasion bases along the north New Guinea coast without long and thorough preparation and probably the support of fleet of his own
 MsaArthur reported today, in his United Nations headquarters com munique No. 179:
 Owen Stanley Area
 '"Tfis incvredibly difficult range of mountains presents almost in superable complications in the main- tenance of supply lines for troop units of any size.
 The enemy as we expected and anticipated has discovered that his supply problems, aggravated by our constant air attacks, were impos- sible of immediate solution.
 His dislodgement at his farthest point of advance and the pursuit of his exhausted forces has been ac- complished with practically no loss to our troops to the present time.
 The same difficulties of terrain are now progressively slowing down the advance of our ground rtops."
 The Australians, veteran of middle eastern campaigns, had advanced slowly and relentlessly from the farthest point of the enemy advance, g air line miles from Port Moresby. to the hump of the mountains, more than 10 miles from the allied base.
 They marched in sheet-like rain through mud and over tortuous, treacherous trails leading up and down long succession of razorback ridges without once contracting the main enemy forces. They found only enemy supplies and equipment and bodies of the dead, often victims of privation.
 Reports to headquarters indicated that now the advanced Australian patrols were working out of Kagi and Myola, the nearest village bases on the Port MoreSby side of the Kokoda Gap, to consolidate their position.
 A spokesman said there was no information that the Australians had occupied the gap and it was indicated Macarthur might see no reason to keep men there when 1t was so much easier to operate, in present circumstances. from the near side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
FEDERAL SALES TAX VISIONED
S6,OOO, 100000 Tax Bill
 Would Force One, Say Senators
BY JOHN R. BEAL

fTTnifed Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Oct 8 - UPD - Senate advocates of sales tax said today that if new $6,000, 100000 tax bill is required as soon as the pending one is passed, a federal yales tax is absolutely inevitable"
 They appeared to have abandoned hope of incorporating sales tax in the pending bill unless the five per cent victory tax is defeated. Senator Harry F. Byrd, D., Va, leader of the sales tax group, said he under stood the treasury already has pre- pared for that possibility by draft Ing 6 federal retail sales tax to gever all articles purchased. includ- 2hg food.
 Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau. Jr., announced Mon day that the treasury was preparing . $6,000, GOO, 900 bill to be submitted to congress as soon as the pending @24 ,OOO, ,000, 900 one is enacted. He said 1000 900, GOO in new revnue was essential for the war financing program.
 The consensus of supporters of the victory tax as well as those who favor a sales tax was that the sen- ate would uphold the action of the penate-f finance committee which wrote the victory tax into the bill.
 Sales tax advocates admitted that the only chance for sales tax in the pending bill was defeat of the victory tax. in which case it would be necessary to restore the revenue lost.
 '.It is . pity" Byrd said, that due to the grim determination of the treasury it has been impossible Co adopt 8 sales tax and thereby avoid . new tax bill within 90 days pf the time when the ink dries on this one.
 "A sales tax is absolutely inevit- mble for the new $6000, ,000,0 ,000 tax bill of which Secretary Morgenthau speaks. because we have reached the point of diminishing returns on A0ther taxes"
 Before action can be taken on the victory tax, the senate must vote m pending amendments relating to the tax exemption now enjoyed by state and municipal securities-an exemption described by Senator Rrentiss M. Brown, D., Mich, as the biggest loophole" in revenue measure which has tremendous 1oopholes."
 The senate finance committee pro NnseG taxation of income from fu- &llre issues of such bonds-not for fhe sake of war revenue, which would be negligible, but to cut off m avenue to tax avoidance-reject- ing . treasury proposal to tax in- come from outstanding issues as we'll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
.W.P. X. WORKERS
 SUIT UNDERWAY
Contract for LeavenWOrth School Repairs Evidence
 at Trial Today

A contract made by the City of Waterbury and the Federal Finer gency Relief Administration for making repairs to the Leayenworth high school building was introduced as evidence in superior court today in the damage suites of two W.P.A. workers who were injured Nov. 27, 1895 while working on the build ing. The plaintiffs counsel claim the city saved a large sum of money when the government under took to financet he work.
 Under terms of the contract the city was to furnish equipment and supplies, with an expenditure amounting to $5,450, while the fed- eral agency agreed to furnish the balance of the $32,O00 necessary for the work.
 The injured workers, John Brod- erick and John McKeeman in their complaints stated the city was to blame for their injuries because it furnished defective equipment. The men fell from g. Scahold while working. It is alleged that lad- der which was used for the scaf- fold was rotten and a rung gave way hurling them to the ground. MT. McKeeman has died since the action was instituted and his case is being prosecuted by James Leary as administrator. Damages of $25,- 900 are sought in his case while the other plaintiff asks for $15,000.
 The city claims 1t is not responsi- Ele because it was performing gov- ernmental task and under law is not liable for negligence while so doing. It also claims the workers were compensated and medical ex- penses were paid for by the gov- ernment and therefore further claims are not proper.
 Attys. Edward Mascolo and Jo- seph M. Navin appear for the plain tiffs while Corp. Counsel Maurice Healey and his assistant, Atty. Ed ward Mcdonald, represent the city in the action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
HONE 7islIF7 7sIS5syEI7 --- -
 Washington Brows Are Wrinlledl By Heat, Silk And Milk Problems

silk hosiery is used for gun -pow- der bags for large-caliber cannon and used nylon hose may be re- worked into war materials. So wash your old hose and tuck them away safely. They'll be called for later.
 Less CoIorful Spring
 Gardeners and flowers lovers will notice the effects of war this fall as they get ready to plant bulbs for spring blooming. Mar cissus bulbs, monopolies of the Netherlands in pre-war days, have been cut off. So have tupils. British exports of bulbs have dwindled and Japan's Easter lilly bulbs will be scarce.
 Frozen Foods
 Though strides are being made to overcome tin shortages for canning by using substitute materi- als, frozen food industry will gain in tempo. Using no strategic mate rials, the frozen food industry has only one problem to crack-trans- portation. Expect to see new, fancier frozen foods in your market.
 Milk Sanitation
 There may be local, temporary milk shortages in some cities, says Agriculture Department, but ra- tioning is as yet not envisaged. In order to meet Lend-Lease, military and growing civilian requirements. sales of cream may be eliminated and cheese manufacture may have to be cut. Sales of milk have risen 48 percent in some localities due to higher civilian purchasing power. Ice cream manufacture will probably
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
NATALIE CIOGIA
 TO GET $3,447
Agreement Against Chase Metal Works for COnpen-
 satiOn Approved

Natale Giogia of Rhode Island avenue, Waterbury, will receive a total of $3,447.81 in compensation uayInents as the result of an eye Injury sustained April while em- nl0yed at the Chase Metal Works plant of the Chase Brass & Copper Go, according to an agreement ap- proved today by Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell. The injury resulted in 80 per cent loss of vision of the left eye. Pay- lnents will be made at the rate of e20.72 for 166 and 2-5 weeks.
 Other agreements for weekly pay snents during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent in- jury were approved today as fol- lows:
 Anna Elkovich of 54 Crown street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Waterbury Mfg. Go. plant, $l5.28 for 78 and 3-4 weeks, 45 per cent loss of function of left hand.
 F. Garraffo of IF Dikeman street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co., Chase Metal Works plants, $25 beginning Sept. 5, frac- Eure and laceration of little finger, right hand.
 E. Madzik of 10 Violet street, Wa terbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co, Noera Mfg. division, e1S.34 beginning Sept. 2, fracture and confusion of right foot.
 Joseph Marcinkewicz of 46 Vail ptreet, Waterbury, against Water bury Farrel Foundry and Machine Co, $25 beginning June 30, injury 70 right elbow.
 Harry Simpson of 77 South Leon- Rrd street, Waterbury, against Wa Eerbury Farrel Foundry and Ma chine Go, $25 flor seven and 1-2 weeks. fracture of left thumb,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
WILKES VISIT
 PEPS UP CHINA
Left Capital Yesterday Aft CT Six=Day Stay in
 Country

Chungking, October 8. = (UP) = Free China = the government as well as the people =. today were greatly encouraged by Wendell L. Wil1kie's six-day visit to Chung king during which he advocated the abolition of foreign imperialism in China and the rest of Asia.
 'Willkie left the capital by plane yesterday noon after conferring five times with .Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and with virtually every other important Chinese personal ity.
 He carried with him a six-point memorandum for President Roose- welt from pr. H. H. Kung, vice. president of the executive Yuan, urging the United States to bomb Japanese cities.
 The other points of the document, presented in behalf of the Siro- American Institute of Cultural Re- lations. were:
 1. The United States should keep a large air force in China.
 2. The United States and other United Nations should endeavor to rsconquer Burma.
 3. China and the European fronts should be considered of real im- portance.
 {. Despite their suffering, the Chinese people will not lay down their arms until final victory Is won.
 s. The peace must give every people an opportunity to develop their own national life regardless Of color, race, or religion.
 A spokesman at Lieutenant Gen. eral Joseph W. stilwelis headquart- CTS revealed that Willkls had two separate conferences with the Amer lean commandeF-ln.chief for China, India and Burma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
News Oddities
(By United Press)

Trenton, N. J., Oct. 8-(UP)-- The New Jersey supreme court was asked today to reverse One-year prison sentences imposed on four men who claimed they were only thinking about getting into 8 dice game when they were arrested. A person cannot become disorderly person merely by thinking of ex. pecting to commit some unlawful act" their attorney argued.
 Newark, N. l., Oct. 9.-(UP1- Twelve policemen, sad and silent, were gathered last night about the seemingly Hfeless body of a swan in second precinct station. They had rescued it from two boys who had lasSOed it in 9 park. The policemen poured water down the swans throat. Then they gave it artificial respiration for an hour and it showed signs of life. Final Iy, two took it back to the park, and put it in the lake, afraid 1t was hopeless. The swan swam serenely away, as if nothing had happened.
 New York, Oct. 8.-(UP)-Enza- beth Coughlin, 50, heard burglar trying to open the door of her apartment early today and was so frightened that she fled down the fire escape. A neighbor mistook her for the burglar and shot her through the hin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

" Hillside avenue, enlisted as a Naval Aviation Cadet at the office of the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board in Boston. He is a graduate of Crosby high school and attended Holy Cross College.
 Albert Civitate, son of Mrs. Mary Civitate of q Poplar place, is now stationed at the naval training base at Newport. R. I.
 Raymond Hockert is spending a seven-day leave with his parents MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hockert of IA Baldwin street. He is stationed at the Newport, R. l., Naval train ing base.
 The Spirit of Peach Orchard road" Pfc. Charles Franco, is spend- ing rine-day furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Vito Franco. Stationed at the U. s. Army Air Corps base at Lubbock, Texas, he is preparing to join the Plying Tig- ers."
 Emil Colangelo, son of MT. and Mrs. Croce Colangelo of 72 Sperry street, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Stationed with the Army Air Corps at Pecos Texas, he is now home on furlough.
 Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Mitchell. di- rector Of Marine aviation in Wash ington, has been promoted to the rank of major general. He is the brother of Mrs. Frank w. Brodie of Waterbury.
 Terry Giusto of 116 Berkeley ave- nue, Francis A. Johnson of g. Rose street and Stanley A. NThitehill of Litchfield were accepted for enlist ment in the U. s. Marine Corps yes- terday at the local recruiting sta- tion in the Post Office.
 Francis x. Blair of l62 Chestnut street enlisted in the Navy yester- day following acceptance at the To- cal Navy recruiting station.
 Those who were accepted for enc listment at the local station yes- terday were: John Casaiy, 6i4 Washington avenue; Thomas F. Mulville. il0 Walnut street; Alfred Y. Fradette. I20 Cooke street; Eugene J. ezcsepanski, i0i East Farm street: sebaStin J. Molllsa. Naugatuek; Arthur T. HRFhart and Joseph D. epinelll, Bristol. 
 Madison, wis. Oct. a-Coionol Oscar L. Rogers. Commanding 0f- fleer Of the Army Ar Forces Teeh- nieal School. Madlsen Wisconsin, announced yesterday that Prank Rosa was promoted from Corporal 70 NergeaTit hocanse ef sGrreial trust and confidence in his fidelity and nhllllloe."
 Sergeant nesa la the son Of AF, and MFt, Joseph N0eA Qk Naxel E1reRn Waterbury, caRs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
Contract Bridge
CnRNRLL CLUR

CORNELL CLUB
 Scorers in the Wednesday after. noon tournament under the diree- ton of Mrs. J. c. Mnriarty included; north-south, Mrs. William Reynolds, Mrs. Thomas Magner, i0b; Mrs. Jlis- tin Clark. Mrs. Harry ta1deman, i04; east-weht, Mrs, James Dulger, Mrs. clifford petitjeAn, iis i-2s Mrs. James AbeFcromble. Mrs. claF' eglee nyafa, lib,
 The oiilelal Standlngl Mrs. Bane, Mrs. Bernie, se6; Mrs. Nelson, Mrs Erenna. aaO; Mrs. nnlgeF, Mfa, petltjean, afas Mrs, nFelthaMpt, Mrs, epleeE SAe is2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
MASS. INDUSTRIALIST
 KILLED BY AUTO

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 8-(UP)- Arthur J. Bassett. "A. President of Robinson dS Bassett, Inc, Worcester Iextile machinery manufacturers, died at e hospital today few hours nfter he was saruck by an auto mobile while walking home from the Worcester Musical Festival
 Louis Fl. Burack, 47, of Worcester told police that Bassett walked in- % the left req rfender of his auto mobile.
 Bassett, a widely-known amateur nusicsan and former president of *ha Worcester County Musical As- rooiation, sustained . skull and Nalvlg fractures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
BY ANN FRANCE WILSON

(r%EA Service Stan C0rrespOnden9
 Washington.-The War Produc- tion Board is getting ready to launch a drive to enlist gas-heating home makers in voluntarily conserving gas. It's needed in war plants. Hint: It might be wise to check your house for insulation and follow some of the advice given to oil-heating homeowners. WIPE officials may turn to penalizing homes using the same amount of gas used last year if voluntary rationing drive is not successful.
 Saving silk and Nylon
 Though the Office of rice Ad- ministration has set a ceiling price on carload lots of salvaged nylon and silk stockings, WIPES Salvage Division has not yet worked out plans to salvage hose. Reclaimed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
Bv DON CAsWELL
United Press Staff CorrespOnder

(UM1te0 Press Stan COrreSpOn0eHSl
 Gen. MacArthur's Headquarters, Australia, Oct. 8-(UP)-Gen. Doug las MacArthulr's first big offensive operation in New Guinea has been completed with striking success and all immediate danger to Port Mores- by, the allied citadel on the south coast, has been removed, it was ur1- derstoo dtoday.
 Australian ground forces had driven the Japanese, weakened and demoralized by hunger and priva ton, back across the Owen Stanley Mountains.
 The enemy forces had fallen into a trap and as the result had Suf- fered their second major defeat in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

occupied in. June - Attu and Agattu.
 Enemy withdrawal from Attu and Agattu was not regarded here as of great strategical significance. Naval observers pointed out that Kiska is the important base and so long as the Japanese can hang onto it they can controll the immediate area.
 There were increasing signs, how ever, that Kiska-noly only an hours flying time from American bomber bases-is becoming less tenable for the enemy. "Only light anti-air- craft opposition was encountered" by American flyers on their 18th raid in the last II days.
 It also was noted that there have been no reports recently of land- based aircraft opposition to Ameri- can planes raiding Kiska. Some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
Society News
Second Church Party
 Tomorrow Afternoon

The Evening Department of the Second Congregational Church will hold a dessert bridge party tolnor- row afternoon at Davenport Hall at one-thirty o'clock.
 Mrs. Stanley Krom. chairman, is being assisted by Mrs. Matthew Adgate, Mrs. Don L. Beardsley. Mrs. George Kellior, Mrs. Charles Neil- son. Mrs. Howard Schoeck, Mrs. Charles R. Sumpf. Mrs. Ray Dan- iels, Mrs. Eugene Creel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
WooII MarIElst Y

Boston, Oct. 8-(UP) The Boston Wool market was generally quiet to- day, the U. s. Agriculture Depart rnentN reported.
 Some secured woolen wools were sold at the following prices: Texas fall wools at around $1.1O; three eighths fleece wools at $l.1O to $1!12; one quarter blood fleece wools at $1.O3. Applications for permits to import foreign wools have been made by importers of South American wools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

Odds and Ends
 WIPES recent spice order will cut civilian supply of pepper, but therell be more ginger available. !. Though one out of every five cases of salmon will be released to civilians, salmon vii be harder to get Expect to see more and more glass used in place of metal. It seems to be; the only substitute not using critical materials There will be liquor shortages in some parts of the United States. Here again trans portation is the snag in equal dis tribution.
 Rabbits For Felt
 WIPE will issue a directive short ly encouraging farmers to shoot do' mestic wild rabbits and especially jack rabbits. Domestic jack rabbits may provide hat manufacturers with a fine domestic substitute for felt formerly imported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
VIRGINIA SANFORD
 DIVORCE PLAINTIFF

Five uncontested divorce actions have been scheduled for hearings before Judge John Rufus Booth in allnsrlor court tomorrow. They ere nS follows: George John Mas sAlackas against EIeanuTe Holt Mae iauekas, Virginia Bowen Sanford
 aninst Kenneth Sanford, John q. Etfdg against Marie Rurdy, Ruth F,
 Ioaker against Harold nreoker, NHd Frederick '. King asainst <|IssIo King.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE

Note to tlie woll wlaheFE of new. eemeE Co the screen, Jonn.p Pierre Aumonl fAnd whom amongst the female gender lfnf9li Don't nse . WoFd in eaF nllet Cf JeansP Pierre that tou canppt aeane eSneslg,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
Japs' Grip On
 Aleutians Lost
BY SANDOR s. KLEIN limited Press Staff COrreSpOndent)

Washington appeared today to be losing Of west ernH Hemisp they invaded.
 remaining position island chain Kska Island the AndreanOf apparently islands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
New Highs Made BY
 Market This Morning
highest Figures Since Jan. IS Reached; Motors Up;
 Much Activity Noted

than a point. U. s. Rubber and Goodyear made new highs. Utilities resumed their rise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
INSURANCE STOCKS
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Oct. S-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Oct eth, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $17,465, 65,44s,S26.43 $5,509, ,205,645.
 War Spending s15,7ss.s7s.272.ss a.757.74e.s9S.sz : 3,ss7,25s,o2s.ss s2.osO.5O4,s ,s5s.ss
 Net Deficit $1s,575,s7s.o47.77 sS.4o1. .sss.o42.47
 Cash Balance $ s.5s2.s22.s1S.os s1.sss.s14.o7e.se
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

Four Scottish colleges have given eAooo e priseins Rar phest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

sl ln pasnlbln to get aeaslck ln 6 nr8mRFlne under water iuAf a& eHEllK q, t ~ s4ss=' e1 nI1 sAkfee4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
News Of Men In TheService

Charles Edward Largay. 21, of Hillside avenue, enlisted as a Naval Aviation Cadet at the office of the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board in Boston. He is a graduate of Crosby high school and attended Holy Cross College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

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 The destroyer was named Tor the late RearsAdinirai Andrew ". Foole and will he sponsored by hls gfand- daughter. Mrs. Marguerite Y. Aspln- wall ol Virginia Beach, va.
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-16
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Detroit evening times., 1942-01-16
Daily ShOTI Story
Potatoes Are Ripe
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