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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18

The two, Robert Davis, SS, of se3 Pearl Lake Road, and John Davis, g, of 43 Chatfield Avenue, his cousin, were fined 4l0 and costs each on charges of iatoxication and breach of the peace.
 John Davis said they were cele- brating because they are to be in- ducted into the Army Monday. Robert Davis was cut severely on the head when, according to police, he was hit with a bottle by John. The house was wrecked in the melee, Officer Monaghan testified today.
 Judge Conway deferred payment of the fines until 1t is determined whether the men are accepted into the Army. If they are accepted the fines will be suspended.
 Michael Simonevich, 48, of q Watertown avenue, charged with ir1- toxication, breach of peace and re- sistance, was fined $1O and costs and given a 30 days suspended jail term.
 Patrick Lavazzano, 35, charged with intoxication and vagrancy was ordered held for the F.B.I. to de- termine whether he registered for Selective Service. He was fined $1O and costs and sentenced to jail for 30 days.
 Mrs. Batene Conforte 47 of 45 Bronson street charged with breach of peace was given a continuance to August Is.
 Anthony Ayotte 49 of 699 South Main street charged with ,intoxica- tion and breach of peace was sen- tenced to 90 days in jail. The sen- tence was suspended for one yea with the understanding that he stay away from his wife's home.
 A bond was called in the case of Omar White 38 off IT Judd street who was fined $100 and costs May l9 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license was sus- pended. He had been given until to- day to make payment. Attorney A. Henry Weisman informed Judge Conway that White left for Hart ford today for induction into the army. Judge Conway said the bond would be reinstated and the fine suspended If White is accepted into the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
.DIM-OUT SECTOR
 MAY BE EXTENDED

Reports from Boston state that the army is considering the en- forcement of dimout 50 miles in- land along the entire New England coast, but Waterbury defense off, cials state they have received nc official information on any such plans.
 The 50-mile inland dimout would affect such cities as Waterbury New Britain, Hartford, and Wor- ceSter, Mass.
 Seamen have complained that despite the dimout now in eject each night along the coast, there is still a "glow" which silhouettes ships and makes them easy targets for submarines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability were approved today at the office of Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell:
 Joseph Laudinskas of 229 Alder street, Waterbury, against w. J. Megin, Inc, $24.41 beginning June 4, laceration of left eye, contu- siOns of left side of face, elbow and chest.
 Neil Mclaughlin of Torrington against w. T. Gilbert of Torring- ton, $14.52 beginning June 28, amputatiOn of ga distal phalanx of left ring finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
BRASS CITY TOPS
 CITIES OF STATE
IS3 Per Cent Subscription to USO Fund Remains
 Outstanding

Connecticut. reporting 96 per cent of It's roal reached as of July II, ranks second only to Texas among states having UsO War Fund spring summer quotas of $30O,0OO or more, Oliver V. Ober of New Ha- ven, state chairman of the United Service Organizations campaign, announced today. Mir. Ober said that reports for last week amounted to $34 ,455.6l to bring the state grand total to $6l8,193.49. The spring. summer quota for the state is $643,- 900.
 Four towns were added to those reporting lover the top". They are: Plymouth, Stonington, Ellington and Hampton, bringing the total to 42 out of 46 completed campaigns.
 Hartford county became the Sec- ond in the state to reach it's ob- jective, reports this week bringing its total to $235,537.50. Its goal was $228, 8,000.
 Greater Hartford led the county, reporting $l3,650 additional. This brings Hartford's report to $2l6,OOO, Including Simsbury and Farming ton, which conducted their cam- patgns independently. Simsbury, under the chairmanship of 8. Royal Hall, raised $2,348.87, well over its $2,000 goal. and Pennington, in charge of Chairman John Christen- sen, has raised $2,00409 toward its 5000 mark. D. Hayes Murphy Is Hartford chairman and Kimberley Cheney is Hartford county chair man. The Greater Hartford goal was $185, 900.
 Fairfield county was the first to reach its goal two weeks ago.
 Greater Hartford now has the largest amount of oversubscribed as well as the largest total amount.
 The little town of Ashford jumped to the top of the percentage list with 162 per cent of Its quota. Wa terbury remained at the head of the larger cities with 153 per cent.
 Being second among states with spring quotas of $500 900 or more is indeed gratifying" Chair man Ober said. Connecticut reach- ed such a high ranking because we have hundreds of hard workers campaigning for the USO and be- cause its residents have given gen. erously to this worthwhile cause.
 With only four per cent of our goal remaining, hope we can re- port lover the top" before the end of the month and have a generous oversubscription when the campaign closes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
POPULAR SOCIETY
 OUTING TOMORROW

A large attendance is expected at ProVincia Di Avellino Connasion- the fourth annual outing of the ali Society tomorrow at Lakewood Park from p. m. to p. m. Many games will be enjoyed including Bocce, Baseball and Nora games. There will be band concert in the afternoon. An entertainment, danc- ing, and refreshments have been planned.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully heads the list of invited guests. Delegates from numerous other Italian-Amer- ican Society and Clubs are expect ed to attend. Vincent Spiotti is President and chairman of the ar- engagements committee. John Cecere, secretary, and Sabino Perriello, treasurer, Antonio Colasanto, An- tonio Galante, Reno Benedetti Ora zio Di Napoli, Giovani Iosa, Nodes tino D'Agostino, Costantino Leon ardo, Francesca Mazzey, Michaele Ortone, Panta Raffale, Giro Lauza and Pasquale Desantis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
ARMY SETS UP
 BEAUTY SALONS
By CLYDE BATES United Press Staff COrrespondent)

Des Moines, Ia., July 20. (UP)- If health is beauty as the poets says. then the first Women's Auxiliary Army Corps scheduled to arrive to- day at Fort Des Moines will set a par in pulchritude. For officers planning food, physical training and institutional care for taking every precaution for the health of the prospective women officers
 And to supplement the planned beauty salon will be installed at the post where the women can obtain treatments ranging from a pedi- cure to a permanent wave, or a spe- cial hair-do for parade day-all at their own expense, however.
 With 440 officer candidates ex- pected, the post hospital will be en- larged from it's present 75 . bed capacity to 330 beds to care for possible emergencies among the WAAC. Further, daily drill, calis- thenics and mass games directed by a woman physical instructor are planned to keep WAAC's healthy. A civilian dean of women, as con- sultant to advise army officers and enlisted men training the first con- tingent of women officers, will act as a further safeguard to WAAC's health.
 Regulate Curls
 Officers preparing for the women say that the primary reason for the training will be to teach the WAAC to relieve men for combat duty serving as "plane -spotters, clerks, telephone operators, light truck drivers, mess managers and other non-combatant duty. The first con- tingent of women will be trained to teach, and eventually will replace the male instructors at the school. Advancement for the women officers will be strictly on compe- titive basis, officers say, with only those attaining the required marks receiving commissions as third offic- ers-the equivalent to the rank Of second lieutenant in the regular army.
 The daily schedule will be rigid officers indicate, with study and physical training filling each day. The women wills rise at 500 a. m. police their own quarters after breakfast, stand inspection, and att tend classes the rest of the day. Map-reading, mess management, and training as instructors will be on the curriculum. Night-study will be necessary to keep their grades up, in the opinion of some officers.
 But 1t won't be all work and no playplay at the WAAC camp. Though hairstyles must be neat. and 8 candidates curls cannot fall be- low her collar according to regula- tions, one officer said that he imag- ined if a girl had long hair but wore 1t up out of the way there probably would be no objection. However. he warned that long hair probably would be uncomfortable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
ROOSEVELT LODGE
 WEARS OBJECTIVE

Members of Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pythias, will attend a meeting of the Seymour lodge Fri day night, participating in a pro- gram planned to stimulate interest in war bond campaigning. The local lodge which has been conducting a bond sale drive has nearly reached its goal of $50,00O worth of bonds, having already arranged for the sale of $44,000 worth. Efforts will be made to start similar drive in Seymour as well as in other parts of the state. Benjamin B. Diamond, chancellor commander of the local lodge, is supervising the drive here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
BUS APPLICANTS
 DENIED PERMITS

Hartford, Conn, July 18-(UP)- The state public utilities commission today denied the application of the D. and M. Transportation Co.,. Deep River. to operate war workers bus line between East Haddam and the United Aircraft plant at East Hart ford.
 The commission said existing fa- cilities were adequate.
 The application of Robert w. Moselle, Oxford, to operate a war workers motor bus from Southbury to Bridgeport was held in abeyance. Present facilities were adequate, 1t was said.
 The applications of two winsted residents, George E. O'Brien and Harold o. John, to operate a war workers livery service between Win. sted and Hartford were denied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
4 NAVY VESSELS
 LAUNCHED TODAY

Boston, July 18-(UP)-Four Navy vessels including two destroy CTS slid down the ways of New Eng land shipyards today.
 The U. s. Destroyers Conner and Hall we're launched in double ceremony at the Boston Navy yard.
 The Conner, named for Com- modore David Conner, was spon- sored by his great-great grand daughter, 3-year-old Tasmin Lee Conner of Bingham. The Hall named for It. Eliza Hall, who served under John Paul Jones, was sponsored by Mrs. Elizabeth w. Greenleaf of Stratford. Conn.
 At Neposet, the patrol craft PC 617 was launched at the George Lawley & Son Corp. shipyards with Miss Edna tamm, 20. daughter of Boro Tamm. the yards assistant general manager, acting as spon- Sor
 The coastwise transport APC-15 was christined at the Camden CMe.) Shipbuilding & Marine Railways Co yards by Mrs. Marion Lunt of Camden. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
CONFUSION OVER
 BLACKOUT CLEARS

Boston, July 18-(UP)-A con- troversy over confusion in Thurs days daylight afraid test sub- sided today after state and city belatedly that the test was mot perfect" but that there was no con- flict between their separate organi- cations.
 Director Michael K. Kelleher of Region and Director John J. Walsh of the Boston defense com- mittee reached 8 complete under standing" last night in a meeting at Boston hotel and their decla- ration of an amicable agreement later was subStantiated in state ments by Mayor Maurice J. Tobin of Boston and Executive Director J. Wells Farley of the State Public Safety Committee.
 Earlier, Kelleher had charged Walsh with failure to obey orders, lack of cooperation with state of- flcials and failure to train air-raid wardens properly. Walsh answered by blaming state officials for caus- ing confusion in Boston by order ing sirens silenced nearly halfway through the 20-minute afternoon test. WalsA said last night 1t was agreed that the sirens would sound only for two minutes at the start of alerts.
 Meanwhile, Farley asked for more public cooperation in the tests, ad- ding that Thursdays drill showed unsatisfactory results in many communities" Farley added, how ever, that there was mo material grounds for any controversy be- tween those responsible for the ar- engagements"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18

stations Sunday. This, plus the fact that the medical center was Bwamped with telephone calls, caused considerable delay.
 A report was accepted from Francis c. O'Donnell on the work of plumbers, steamfitters, electri- clans and utility crews. The plumb CTS volunteer organization is under Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker and Chris Broun, the elec- tricians' volunteer organization lin- der Electrical Inspector Martin O'Rourke and Walter Lowell.
 Stations were at the following shops: Rambo & Biello, 1917 North Main street; Charles Loeffler, James street: M. J. Hyland, 119l Baldwin street; James German, 183 Homer street; R. w. Heeb- ner, 149 Bunker Hill avenue; P. J. Fitzgerald, 710 East Main street; Barlow Bros, Field street, and M. J. Daly & Son, Inc, Bank street.
 The plumbers who participated in the test included:
 Chris Baum, Thomas Bennett, Robert Kay, c. J. Blanchard, M. J. Hyland, B. Keefe, F. Hyland, J. Hyland, H. J. Pelletier, Har- very Pelletier, F. Shea, M. Hanley.
 P. J. Fitzgerald, J. Burhoe, J. Bowler, L. T. Burns, Daniel Burns, J. 1apulachi. Angelo Lambo, R. La- Capra, William O'Connor, P. Ru- dolph, E. Signori, Hagen Mckee, H. Bosco, H. Lowe
 J. F. German, R. J. German, Carl Kratzke, Frank Garrity, A. Martel, William Garrity, J. J. Keough, T. E. Kurtz, George Boulanger, w. c. Winship, E. F. Zigler, E. F. zigler Jr.. Al Rice, John Spallone, Peter Kukenskas, Michael Pirro, Michael Pirro, Jr., c. F. Loeffler.
 Louis Rocco, William Spallone, John Wedzumas, James H. Lowe, Angelo DiMassi, James A. Lowe, George Miller, J. Zigato, Lawrence Rambo, Charles Romanielli, H. Win ters, R. w. Heebner.
 John Santopietro, J. c. Zubas, J. F. Roach, Thomas Alexander, Charles Fehrs, J. B. Walker, E. J. Daly, Jr., Charles Payne, Louis Capadonna, William Guerrero, Thomas Rush, John Greene, Hen- " Grenier, Robert Green, Walter Donald Finn, John Mill Ter, David Gowans.
 Electricians participating in the test included:
 Jack Feitelson, Louis Feitelson, Edgar Hughes, David Dember, Frank Frazier, Charles Nearman, John Boyland, John Gilland, Ernest George Karnofsky, Thomas E. Patterson, Earl Ander- son, Harold Fuller, Walter Lowell, James Keefe, George Shelchick.
 Raymond Fulliero, Ralph Leone, Leslie Baker, Daniel Stolfi, Mar tin J. Gavin, Michael Stolfi, Arr thur McNellis, Kenneth Greason, Harold Warren, Edward Sheehy, Earl Treat, William Albert, Ralph Vaughn, Duncan Rose.
 Fred Mccarthy, William Feiste, Jr.. William Hassel, John Bogart, William Corden, Arthur Lamber, Albert Payne, John Abondella, Eu- gene V. Able, Dom Santassiero, Thomas J. Tracy, James Begnal, Ronald Turner, Ralph Dube, T. Membrini, Ray McGrath, Francis Feist, Lloyd McPhee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
BOXING CONTESTS
 AT CAMP MATAUCHA

Boxing matches featured last nights entertainment program at Camp Mataucha, Waterbury Y. M, c. A. camp in Watertown. Winners were as follows: Bill Deely over Bruce Wadhams, Dick Austin over Charles Greene; Dick Ancanfora over Bob Lane, Larry Brody over John Zwick, Donald Grube over Pat Guilfoile. Draws resulted in bouts between Jimmy Gregory and Walter Foell, and Walter Coly and Richard Barton.
 Officials were George Russel, Jim Hodson, Fred Thornley, Donald vaill. Fred Murphy and Ralph Scozzafava.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
CADDIES IN ANNUAL.
 STRIKE FOR "FEES"

A strike was staged at the Wa terbury Country Club yesterday afternoon by caddies who are seek ing an increase from 90 cents to SIPS for caddying 18 holes of golf. About 30 boys are employed at the club, but all did not strike. About five or six continued their work, receiving as much as $l.50 from grateful golfers. Whether or not the strike would continue to- day could not be determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
w O RI D w A R A YEAR AGO
 JULY IS, 1941
But the Japs have plenty now. We dnn'f
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
 U. s. Navy officially ordered to keep lanes open between U. S. and Iceland and other American outlying garrisons.
 RAF blasts Bengazi.
 German high command an- nOunces break through Stalin Line beyond Smolensk.
 British admiralty reports sink ing eight ships carrying German troops and supplies in the Medi- terranean.
 French air ministry announces air losses in Syria at about 100 planes.
 Russians report tOrTid clashes on SmOlensk and Bessarabian fronts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
Results Of Defense Tests Satisfactory
Council Checks on Sundays Demonstration; Mayor Scally Considered Performance "Inspiring"

The cywide incident tests held last Sunday were the subject of discussion at a meeting of the Waterbury Defense Council planning committee at the city yes terda afternoon Mayor Vincent Sculy that despite some flaws which developed the performance the civilian defense volunteers inspiring" Improvement in the
 medical defense setup of the subjects considered Many medical deense volunteers failed to renot at their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
Playground News
PARAMOUNT

Nine dogs were entered in a dog show held yesterday afternoon at Fairmount playground. Owners who won prizes were: Thomas and Jane Cunningham, smallest dog; Mar jorie and Virginia Weymer, largest; Robert and Arthur Arsenault, and Barbara Zimmerman, smartest; Constance Fowler and Robert Bowes, cutest.
 A quiz contest will be held at the playground Friday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
ACADEMY BLAZE
 EASILY QUELLED
Firemen Are Brought Out
 Twice to WOOdbury Hall Yesterday Afternoon
CHESHIRE NEWS Cheshire Phone 3S4
 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, July 19. - Two calls brought out the fire department to a blaze in a shed in the rear of Woodbury Hall at Cheshire Acad- emy on Thursday afternoon. Little difficulty was experienced in ex- tinguishing the blaze and they re- turned to headquarters but were called out second time when more damage was done to the shed. Damage was slight. The contents consisted of storage.
 The transportation committee of the Cheshire Defense Council and members of the Womens Motor Corps held a meeting recently at the home of Mrs. Raymond A. Payn- ter of Langon drive to discuss CO., operation needed between the two groups. It is planned to have the transportation committees plans for their work in the event of an emer- gency connected with those of the motor corps. Their work in an emergency would be quite similar and the ccchairmen of the Red Cross and civilian defense transpor- tation committee, Fred s. Baker, are anxious to coordinate the two groups. Members of the motor corps recently took examinations and are all qualified drivers. First aid work and other additional courses are planned for the motor corps group. Officers of the two groups will complete further details of the coordination plans.
 The members of the local ration ing board are filing the various ap- plications for gasoline and the reg istration of truck and non-highway vehicles. Several special meetings will be held by the board in order to get through the large number of applications which have been filed. Extra help has been secured to assist in the consideration of the various applicants. Because of the great amount of detailed regula- tions on various applications, the board will be rushed for tlae next week in order to act upon applica- tions prior the start of the ra- tioning period, July 22.
 The sermon subject at St. Peters Episcopal church on Sunday will be Good Out of Evir'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
U. s. MUST GIVE
 KNOCKOUT BLOW

Hartford, Conn, July l8-(UP)- Mai. Alexander P. Deseversky, air plane expert, told an audience last night the United States must see to 1t that the knockout blow" in the air against Germany ~is scored by us."
 'The war will end" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18

when the, air power of one nation breaks the air power of an adver- sary nation"
 We must stop guessing now and build for the knockout" Deservesky said. We must build for the time when we can tell the enemy what we are going to do to him and let him know there is nothing in the world he can do to stop it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
HELD RESPONSIRLE

Hartford, Conn, July 18-(UP)- George w. Alexander, Somerville Mass, today was held criminally responsible for the automobile acc cident death of Romeo Labrie, 46 who was injured fatally by Alexan- der's car Feb. 4. at Glastonbury. The responsibility was charged in f1nd- ing by Coroner Frank E. HeAly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
THE "GLAMoRoUs ESTHER"

Someone named the preserved mummy of a dwelling Indian girl, discovered in cave near Dur ango, Colo, Esther. This 1700- year-old maiden is known to tour ists all over the United States, as the "glamorous Esther, and is now lccatde at Mesa Verde National park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
CHAN(ED OFTEN

The British government issued an average of 25 gas masks to each soldier during World War I. Newer styles of masks were made to com bat new types of gas as they made thaiE anpearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
CORP. COYLE POST
 FORMING NEW UNIT

Former members of Corp. Coyle post Fife and Drum Corps will hold a reorganization meeting tomorrow morning at the American Legion Home on Holmes avenue. Efforts will be made to revive interest in the continued activity of the corps, which for years, has been rated among the states best. A commit tee consisting of Leo Dummond, George J. McDuff, Samuel Lindsay and Raymond w. Walker will direct the plans for bringing No. posts musical unit hack into the picture Musicians interested in becoming members are invited to attend the meeting.
 Mildred Harris has 8 familiar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18
Two Army Inductees
 Stage Personal War
Casualty List Posted Following Scrimmage; Tene-
 ment Wrecked Before Police Intervene

cts perfectly appropriate to celebrate anticipated induction into the Army but there's reason carry i to the point of breach of the peace" said Judge Conway in municipal court today he disposed of the cases of two men arrested last night by Motor Patroen John Walsh and Donald Monaghan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18

Mildred Harris has familiar role in Warner Bros "The Hard Way" She plays an actress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-18

The sermon subject at St. Peter'S Episcopal church on Sunday will be Good Out of Evil".
Evening star., 1942-04-27
Forest Fires Now Under Control
In Fairfax and Prince Georqes

Fires have burned for several days
in the Blue Ridge Mountains in
the western section of Loudoun
County and have threatened farm
homes. They started near the
Charles Town highway and are now
burning on both sides of the noun
tain within miles of Bluemont,
where many Washingtonians have
summer homes.
Hundreds of men have been called
to fight the Loudoun County fires
and the Round Hill and Purcellville
fire companies have been called to
protect farm homes.
A serious outbreak was reported
yesterday near Bay Ridge, in Anne
Arundel County, Md, by Assistant
State Forester Walter j. Quick.
Blazes occurred over the week end
in the mountains of Western Vir-
ginia, in the Piedmont and central
sections, and In the tidewater area.
Evening star., 1942-04-27
Australia
Continued From First Page.)

this was "far too heavy a price to
pay"
! Toxic has been preening itself
ION Japan's alleged control of the
atr," he said. 'but the sharp re-
pulse administered by the Allies
at Darwin following our recent
raids on the Philippines and Toxic
should cause its exultation to cease
abruptly"
Unof1cially 1t was said the Dar-
win battle was the biggest and most
successful fought over Australia to
date.
The raiders were kept so high
that their aim was inaccurate and
the 50O-pound bombs they dropped
did little damage to their principal
objective, the airport.
Three zero-type fighters swooped
down through intense anti-aircraft
fire to machine gun the ground, but
| caused no casualties.
| Port Moresby, situated on the