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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03
By JAMES CHAMBERS

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 London, Dec. 3 = OP9 = Dis patches from Zurich today said that the Italian government had mobil- ized all police to prevent distribu- tion of leaflets of Prime Minister winston Churchills Sunday broad cmast which the RAF is likely to drop on Italy.
 Severe punishment was said to have been ordered for Italians who fail to hand any leaflets over to authorities immediately.
 The Italian government was re- uorted to have reminded the Fas- cist Party organization of the catas- trophic effect on Austria in 1913 when manifesto by Gabriel D'Annundo was dropped on Austria by planes.
 This report from Zurich was the latest in a series of developments from last week ends tremendously damaging RAF raids on Turin and Churchills warning 10 Italians that they must choose whether to stand by Premier Benito MuSsolinl or have southern Italy subjected to continuous bombing from Africa.
 German propaganda that Pope Plus might protest the bcmbings of Turin and Genoa continued, but 1t be2an to hedge The German Transocean News Agency broadcast a dispatch from its Vatican City correspondent stating that the Pope had a special reason" to pro- te.t inasmuch as Italian dioceseS were directly under him; but that since other dioceseS Of the world were not in the same relation he would not have the possibility of issuing declarations on air attacks against open" towns in other coun- tries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03
MEDAL AWARDED |POSTHUMOUSLY
Capt. liarl Pease's heroS ism lIOnOred By Presl.
 dent; Gets Medal

Washington, Dec. 3. Cup)- -prcsi dent Roosevelt awarded the Con Eresslonal Medal of Honor post humously today to Capt Harl Pease Jr. for his herolsm in combat with Japanese planes during . raid over Rabaul, New Britain, on August 0-h
 Tho award was given the heros father, Hari Pease, Srs of Plymouth N, n, pease stood silently with hls nray.halred wife in the Presidents ofFlce while Mir. Roosevelt read the citation describing the "gallantry and intrcpldlty above and beyond the call of duty" which preceded the death of their son,
 The citation told how Captain pease and e volunteer crew flew 2 plane which had been declared uns servlceable for combat on the raid over Rabaul. At least 50 heavy Jape anese bombers were destroyed Usa the ground in the action, which wpx described by the War De . rtment ps one of the most effective American aerial forays of the war thus far, ...'
 On the return journey to Port Moresby, the American squadron was engaged by Japanese zeroks Cunners on pease's plane shot down several zeros, but his plane later fell in flames. ...
 The young flyer was born as plss' mouth, N. II, April 10, 1917, and graduated from the University ef. New Hampshire in June, 1889. Tliv citation said that "his undaunted, bravery has been a great inspiration to the officers and men of his unit "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03
Hv RAJ. COCHRAN

the state Highway Safety Commits sion he urged especial care under snowy and icy driving conditions as one means of accomplishing this nursing"
 The State Highway department cannot get new trucks and must blow the roads this winter and prob- ably next with the same equipment, To do this the department will cut out some of the extras of past years, All of the roads will be opened to travel for every careful driver, the Commissioner promised, but only the principal roads carrying heavy traf. flo needed for the war effort will have the old-time snow blowing performed on them,
 We can do 100 per cent of the work this winter and from 20 to 90 per cent next winter" the Com missioner said, tor we can cut down to 90 per cent this year and be able to do almost the same amount next year. The first plan will give us perfection for one year and the danger of impossible roads the next year. The second plan will make all roads passable each year and will provide safe travel for safe drivers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03

pose, he said, but he believes that more and more of the money should be used for payment of taxes, insurance premiums, debt and mortgage reduction and per. manent savings--which is exactly what the government requests to help stave of infiation.
 After the 30 cents of the Christi mas club dollar have been spent for Christmas presents a total of SIPS. 100000, another S4 cents are eX. peeted to be set aside for war bonds and other permanent savings, leav- ing an estimated i3 cents toward taxes, Ii cents for insurance pre- miums, and i2 cents for year.end bills, education, charity, and mis- cellaneous expenses.
 Tn the distribution of Christmas funds this year, New York state leads with about $il0,000, 900, fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03

Also today, the more tmagina- tive members will begin wing for more cash and special honors by submitting victory Thr roug h Thrift" slogans in a $5,000 War Bond contest designed to inspire more savings from current income for War Bonds, Tax Anticipation Notes and savings accounts.
 Christmas clubs do more than their name indicates. They are not simply a year-long cumulative eff fort of preparedness for a Christi mas spending spree. Tn fact, only about 30 cents of every dollar is used for this purpose, and the por- ton set aside for permanent sav- ings has increased 20 per cent since 1888, Mir Rawll explained, Christi mas presents are laudable pur~ change is made before the plane is flown to the front"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03
Christmas Club Funds To Pay Out
 Total Of $4lO,OOO,OOO This Week

New York, million thrifty
 the United States during the saed dollar Friday will celebrate sefmade Christmas this cahng checks the them Christmas Clubs 5000 banks savings institutions and other The $4l0OO0000 shower dubbed National Prosperity Week" originator Herbert Raw founder president of Christmas Club A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03

Hale and hearty in his oist year, Henry Allen took his fourth bride to the altar at Holy Trinity church, Bridgewater, England, the bride, aged 70, being given away by her married daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03

Farmers of England are urging that the National Farmers union appoint a full.time director at a salary mot exceeding s40,0O0,a year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03

lowed by Pennsylvania with s43,- GOO 900, Massachusetts S30,0O0 900, and New Jersey S2o,000,o00 Met ropolitan New York alone will ae- count for about S,000000.
 Even before the gifts are laid out under the Christmas trees and War Bonds purchased and Unpaid Bills files cleared, the same eight million of thrifty Americans, along with probably many others re- employed during the first year of a growing war labor force. will line up at the bank windows to start an. other Christmas club fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-03

All new housing projects in New Zealand vii be under government control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

After a lapse of one year, due to
 ae Inability of lts members to ob-
 in she local State Armory because af government restrictions, zindah Ngotto will present its eighth annual ctarity circus the entire week of June eth to 18th.
 This year the circus will be pre- scented outdoors at the Municipal Ekadium on Watertown avenue. Un- Cor the direction Of J. c. Harlacker, 0g Providence, R. T., "Sky Follies" hos been termed the worlds great GGt thrill circus because most of the eets are those of the type presented en Tiggings high in the air. The circus comes to Waterbury from Chicago Stadium and following the loeal engagement moves to Narra- aansett Race Track in Providence, R. l., where it will be presented for the third successive year. It is esti- saated that during these three en- sagementS 1t has played to more ehan one million people.
 Included among the cast of more elian 300 people are such famous acts as The Great Francisco, peer of the high swaying pole, Pape and CoEchita. worlds foremost high perch pole act, The Cartier Sisters, performing l20 feet in the air on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
JOSEPH 3. ROOT
 RITES FRIDAY
Chestnut Avenue Resident Dies of SeIf.InfIicted 
 WOund-In III Health

Joseph B. Root, Oi, of l4l Chest nut avenue died yesterday afternoon at Waterbury hospital of e Self- inflicted bullet wound, according to pr. Edward H. Kirschbaun, rnedi- cal examiner. The funeral will be held Friday morning.
 Police reported that MT. Root, who had despaired of recovering from 8 long and painful illness first attempted to take his life by inhaling gas and later shot himself over the right ear with Q .32 re- volver. His apartment was flooded with gas when Motor Patrolman John Deeley entered on complaint of neighbor James Fl. Bigham that he smelled gas. The gas jets were turned off, however.
 MT. Root was found in the cellar, unconscious and fatally wounded. He was taken to Waterbury hospi- tai in the police ambulance by Of- ficers Edward Dunn, Thomas Grady John Deeley. Sergeant Charles McWeeney took part in the investi- gation. The fire department erner- gency crew Jed by Deputy Chief Martin Campion, Joseph Woods and Thomas Reidy was called but was unable to assist.
 The deceased man was Q fruit and vegetable dealer.
 Mir. Root who lived with his wife, Mrs. Sarah (TINbride) Root. was born in Morris, the son of the late Evander and Margaret (AGcBrian) Root. He was a com- nnunicant of St. Margaret's church and a member of the church's Holy Name society.
 Besides his wife he is survived by Q son, Evander C.; two grand children, Marcia and Cynthia, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Root and Miss Ruth Root, all of Nor ris.
 The funeral will be held on Fri- day morning at S:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 2o0 East Main street, to St. Margaret's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
ndah Crotto Plans
 9th Charity Circus
Popular Annual Event to Be Staged at Municipal Sta
 dium During Week of June 9th

the swaying trapeze without nets. The Six Cretonas, greatest of all high wire acts, The Four Fishers, famous fearless flyers. The sensa- tional Sky Revue presented by Shaller's ten Hollywood girls. Per- forming 150 feet in the air.
 Also The Florida Water Ballet, a miniature Acquacade, The D'Arcy Sisters, featuring 300 foot slide for life, The Taylor Trio, comedy acro- bats and many others.
 There will also be an Exposition Midway with side shows, pitch men, and countless novelties to amuse the circus crowds.
 There will be two complete shows given nightly at 2 and 10 o'clock.
 The entire space of the football field from goal post to goal post will be completely occupied with sensational daring acts while the midway will run around both sides of the field.
 A special matinee will be held for the school children on an afternoon to be announced at 8 later date when they will be privileged to see the entire circus under the super vision of the prophets of Zindah Grotto who will be on hand to see that they are well taken care of. Special attention will also be given to the underprivileged children of Waterbury in homes and orphan ages and arrangements made so that they too can be present at this matinee and enjoy the circus.
 Parking facilities at the field will be handled by regular city employees and the fee to park will be fifteen cents or 8 package of cigarettes All revenue thus obtained and all cigarettes will be turned over to zindah Grotto's Keep 'Em Smok- ing fund and sent to Waterbury boys in the various army camps and navy bases.
 Richard D. Bensen, chief justice of zindah Grotto, is general chair man of this years circus. Mon- arch Thom w. Corby is honorary chairman. Headquarters have been established at the station next to the Masonic Temple on West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

me he had written 8 letter to se- ] Iective service headquarters for ad- vice on the question at the request of another member of the board. didn't see either his original letter or the letter of authority received in reply"
 Questioned on the subject of the letter, MT. Schiavone. declined to be quoted pending a meeting of the membership of Board 16-B at { o'clock this afternoon.
 "What right would I have to give advice to Q lawyer?" asked MT. Schiavone.
 SchiavOne Explains
 Chairman Schiavone told The Democrat, however, that he had re- ceived a letter from Col. William L. Larash, head of the legal division of the state selective service sys- tenn which had been interpreted to him by Q third party as meaning that a member of the advisory board would have a right to charge fees.
 Other membefs of the advisory board of 16-B said today that they have never charged fees for their services to the registrants. One member said that he has been of- fered money by registrants but that he turned 1t down because of his understanding that he was to work without compensation.
 q believe my conscience is clear. I never did anything improper. My past record speaks for itself," said Attorney Guastaferri.
 Meanwhile, strict clamp of cen- sorship prevailed at state selective service headquarters concerning the matter. Col. Larash, upon whose letter to MT. Schiavone Attorney Guasteferri bases his claim of jus- tiflcation in accepting fees, was re- ported absent" and not expected until Friday.
 Must. Come from FedeTals
 Captain Phelan, head of the pulp lie relations division of the selective service system, said that any in- formation on the situation would have to come from the Federal Bur- eau of Investigation. The latter bureau kept mum and gave only tacit admission that the investiga- ton is underway.
 Asked whether members of the advisory boards were entitled to &C., cept fees from registrants, U. S. District Attorney Robert P. Butler said, T have no intention of in- terpreting the law for you"
 MT. Butler said that he has no official knowledge that the investi- gation is being carried on. T have received no report from the F. B. I. When the report comes in and there is an indication of violation of the law we'll proceed" he said. Until then I know nothing about the case"
 Knew Nothing of Case
 Capt. Phelan said he knew noth- ing of the case until the story ap- peared in last nights Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
} MOTORCYCLISTS
 KILLED IN MAY

During this month, up to yester- day, three motorcyclists had been killed in accidents in this state, a motor vehicles department bulletin reports. Last year May and June were unlucky months for motor cyclists, nine having been killed in those two months.
 A total of IA motorcyclists were killed last year. There was not more than one motorcyclist killed in any one month until May when three were killed and June when six were killed.
 So far this year five motorcyclists have been killed, three of them this month. One of the victims this year and two last year were passengers on the rear seat of motorcycles. All the others. last year and this, were driving motorcycles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
Attorney Guastaferri Acted On Good Advice
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'I've just sent out an assistant to buy up all the papers he can get 7 he continued.
 Capt. William Averill, acting state selective service director could not be reached for statement. His ofice reported that he was "out and not expected"
 Attorney Guastaferri said he un- derstood that other Waterbury at- torneys were charging "as higs aA $l00" for assistance to registrantS. My fee was less," he said.
 The attorney said, however, thai | thc lawyers who he believed werG charging fees are not members oj the registrants advisory board.
 MT. Guastaferri said that "th( only criticism I have to make ot myself" is the failure to have seen and read the letter said to havC been received by draft board 16-H which is said to contain authority for the acceptance of fees.
 He told of the amount of worl he has done without fee for regis trants in the completion of draf' questionnaires.
 Bulletin From Hartford
 A bulletin issued by selective ser vice headquarters at Hartford CT the subject, Advisory Boards fol Registrants" states:
 "The registrants' advisory boardi are established for the purpose ot assisting registrants in the prepara' ton of missionaries, af1davits ant other written evidence from whct the local board will determine registrantS' classification.
 "Since the local board must con slider written evidence, 1t is essen' tial that evidence be as complete and clear and concise as is possible.
 Although these advisory groups are designated as advisory boards they will operate as individuals. No board action is required or conten' plated.
 "There will be at least one mem Der of the registrants' advisory board in each town.
 "Each local board will be re- quested to frequently call attention ILlCLkLbCAO VI OlAO AO5ASOA eNAAN' advisory boards in their area.
 1.-THE SERVICES OF THE REG ISTRANTS' ADVISORY BOARD ARE WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE REGISTRANT."
 MT. Guastaferri said that he ad- mitted quite freely to the F. B. I. that he had received fees and that he believed he was justified in his action.
 The attorney said he has "no fear of any consequences"
 Section 602.3 of the selectiVe service and training act of 1940, amended, reads: "The service of registrars, members of local boards, members of boards ot appeal, members of medical ad- visory boards, members of ad- visory boards for registrants- government appeal agents and associates and all other per- sons volunteering their servicei to assist in the administration of the selective service law shall be uncompensated."
 Section 6O2-4, declares that: Every person who undertakes to render voluntary and uncompen- sated services in the administra- ton of the selective service law shall, before he enters upon his duties, execute an oath of office and waiver of pay or compensa- tion."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
DRIVER ARRESTED
 FOR THREE COURTS

Merrill J. Booth, 29, of Christian road, Middlebury, had three strikes on him when State Trooper E. J. Dooling of the Bethany barracks caught up with him after a chase that started at the. Naugatuck golf course Saturday night.
 The chase went from Naugatuck to Middlebury to Waterbury and as 8 result, Booth was arrested on charges of speeding in all three towns.
 He paid a fine in Naugatuck court yesterday. He was arraigned in municipal court here today and given 8 nolle on recommendation of Pros. William K. Lawlor who said, T think he's paid the penalty"
 But Booth must also face the Middlebury town court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

terbury hospital yesterday after noon following short illness. A native of Minsk, Russia, he had been a resident of this city for 23 years.
 For more than 20 years MT. Ho- menko served as trustee and treas urer of St. Mary's Russian Greek Orthodox church. He was & former president of St. Mary's society and the Russian Community House.
 He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and two sisters, in Rus- sia.
 The funeral will take place from the Deliniks funeral home, 1T Con- greSs avenue, time and other ar- arrangements to be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
900 LOCAL AUTO
 OWNERS ACCUSED
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be by far the most war-minded."
 Prove Up Your Cards

Prove Up Your Cards
 Mir. Mcclure recommended that holders of cards other than the x variety who were worried about their status should visit the ration ing board ofIice, in the Mattatuck Historical society building on West Main street, to make sure that their cards are correct. By doing this he said, they will "play safe."
 All x card applications have been studied and filed. Those entered inc correctly have been placed in 8 spe- cial flle, and unless those entering 1laenl ask for changed cards by Sat- sifday their names will be turned over to the enforcement division.
 A grand total of 21, ,549 gas ration 1ssg cards were issued here, with Hp3 as the most popular classiflca- ton. More than 1000 B-3 cards we're Issued.
 iAEr. Mcclure and an associate, E. c Perry, will leave Waterbury to- nlghe to check on gas rationing carde in other cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
OBITUARY

NARDOTA-Jotn P. Nardoia, 4S of Main street, Oakville, died early this morning as he was being driv- en to St. Mary's Hospital. MT Nardoia had been i'll for few weeks. A native of Italy, he came to Waterbury in 1910.
 Tn 1917 Mir. Nardoia moved tc Oakville where he owned and oper. ated Davy's Grill. He was a mem- Der of the first Italian Society Oakville, and was well known ill that community.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary (Zappone) Nardoia; his parents MT. and Mrs. Nicola Nardoia and two Sisters of Italy; two cousins oi Cheshire; thirteen nieces and nep- news in Oakville.
 The funeral will take place or Friday morning at o'clock from the La Porta funeral home, 67 Holmes avenue, to St. Mary Mag dalen's Church, Oakville at 9 o. clock. Burial will be In the family plot at Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7-1l and tomorrow from 2-ll o'clock.
 TARRAGONI--Mrs. Orsola Yais Tarragoni, widow of Lawrence Tar ragoni, of 59 Hillyiew avenue, diet at the Waterbury hospital last night following a short illness. A native of Villa Di Sant'Antonia, Visso, Italy she came to this city S7 years ago.
 Mrs. Tarragoni was communi- cant of St. Lucy's church.
 She leaves four daughters, Mrs John Giacin, Mrs. Domenic Davino and the Misses Bertha and Marie Tarragoni of Waterbury; three brothers, Joseph, Louis and Dom- enic Yaia of Rome, Italy, two sis- ters, Mrs. Marie Rotella and Mrs Henry Sara of Italy, and three grandchildren. The funeral wil be held from the Maiorano funera home, 95 Willow street, Friday morn ing at 8 o'clock, to St. Lucy's church at 9 o'clock.
 Burial will be in the family plot Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to Il p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to Il p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
Full Weather Report

9WNNECTICUT-Ra with lite 1Ae change in temperature tonight.
 Boston, May - (UP) - Weather forecast:
 NFAsSACHUSETTS-Rain in west Dofttton early tonight spreading to all sections by late tonight. Little change in temperature.
 RHODE ISLAND-Rain beginning late tonight. Little change in tenn neEasure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

In North Carolina, more than 60O.00O acres are given over to pTi- vate game preserves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

Motor cars in operation in Dem mark decreased from 190,712 to 3S,. 871 in the first two months of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

Ell Default, Kenneth Knott, Edgar Danes, Joseph Serrell and George Taylor.
 Burial was in the family plot at new St. JoSeph's cemetery with services by Rev. John Conlan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
Red Cross Teachers
 Recipients Of Gifts
First Aid Members Supper Guests-24 to Get Certifi
 cates for Completing 20 Hours Course
BROOKLYN NEWS

troop tonight at 6:15 at the Third Congregational Church hall. The event will take place June 12 at the hall. Various committees have been set up to make arrangements Members of the troop committee will assist the girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
ChiIdren's Supper

Chlldren's Supper
 The children of St. Patrick's church who recently took part in the presentation of the musical comedy, Lost, a Comet" and their mothers will be entertained at a covered dish supper Saturday night at 5:30 at the church basement. Mrs. Robert Birt, church organist, who directed the show, is making arrangements for the event with the assistance of the St. Cecilia's choir which sponsored the entertainment. Over 100 persons are expected to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

HOMENKO-Samuei Homenko of l3 Robinson street died at the Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
CHANGE FROM ROUTINE IS


 SIlMUlANT. "'This one-day in New York does me more good than medicine. My wife and I do just as we please. The Commodore is so handy to everything in New York, we can take in a lot of things when we feel like it"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
SENATOR WALSH
 IS EXONERATED

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