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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

"When joined fin action by fleet units, Marines operate with, and are indistinguishabIe from the Navy flyers" RIGHT: At the big Marine Corps aviation base at North Island, San Diego, Marine metalsmiths make fireprOOf boxes for shipping supplies, working under the wing of a fighter plane whose engines are being Over-
 hauled.
 flowed to a larger establishment in- land, Camp Kearney.
 The two bases are points for assembling, final training and dis patch of groups and squadrons to combat areas.
 A bewildering list of special skills is required to keep Marine aviation operative in the pioneer conditions for which they're espe- cially qualified. Besides men trained in highly technical fields such as radio, aviation mechanics and pre- cision instrument work, there are photographers, photographers, clerks, metalsmiths, parachute packers, cooks, carpenters, ordnance experts, painters and many more.
 One of the first things this cor respondent noticed was-bull- -dozers, scrapers, powerful truckq hoists and derricks-the array of massive machinery which is part of 8 Marine Corps Aviation outfit. They have to handle their own equip ment and build and repair their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

An outstanding mechanic and toolsetter of unusual ability is Ernest Bartsch general foreman of the Manu- featuring Department Tool Room at Scovlls. But his greatest accomplishment and the for the great respect in which he is held by all his associates is his patient understanding and his ability to train young men skilled toolmakerS MT. Bartsch was born Ill Germany where he learned his craft and came to America during the great panic of 1893 He worked for a while in Torrington and later came to Waterbury to work at Farrel Foundry. August l. 19O1 MT. Bartsch went to in Scovlls toomaker. He is noted far wide for the high quality of the tools he makes and for his success in training young men to become fine toolmakers. He is respected as patient, thorough
 mechanic well able to build tools himself He is generous and anxious to give other the benefit of his many years of experience Bartschs tools stand in produc ton. Mr. and Mrs Bartsch fond and genial couple. They have two daughters and two grandsons, one of whom is in college. MT. Bartsch until few years ago. very active in the Sunday School of the First Lutheran Church. He served for many years as its superintendent and recently turned the conduct of the Sunday School to younger men. His family, his home, his church and good sound game of pinochle hold Mr. Bartschs interests when he is off the ob His welkept tool room the quality of his work and the skill of the men he trains all notable compliments to Mr. Bartsch and valuable assets to America at War the Production Front
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
SCOVILL EMPLOYES
 NEAR 959o MARK
Campaign On to Enroll Thousands of Workers
 as Bond Buyers

The Scovill Mfg. Co.,, drive to have employees enlist in the payroll de- duction plan for the purchase of war bonds headed for the 95 per cent mark today. The drive reached the 91 per cent mark yesterday.
 Many of those signing up for the payroll deduction plan have agreed to deductions of at least 10 per cent of their pay weekly for war bonds. Some are allowing deducations of far more than 10 per cent, and sev- eral have authorized investment of their entire pay in bonds.
 The drive will continue, with a 100 per cent record as the goal, ac- cording to Alan c. Curtiss, drive director and assistant to the general manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
ARCHERY ADDED TO YMCA SPORTS
Instructor Joins Staff at Camp Mataucha to In-
 struct Youngsters

James Rock of Floral Park, L. I. has joined the staff of Camp Ma taucha, Y. M. c. A. camp in Wa tertown. He will be instructor of dramatics and archery and will di- rect the camp glee club and chapel choir. Eighty more boys enrolled Wednesday bringing the total at- tendance to 210.
 Campers enrolling this week in- clude: Albert Anderson, Donald An /derson, James Barret, Glenn Black wood, Paul Caster, Peter Caster, An drew Cohen, James Cook, Rodney Crumrine, William Cunningham, Stephen Donnelly, John Errichetti, Thomas Finnegan, Stephen Fish, Walter Fox, Paul Freedman, Mervin Garber, Paul Gartz1nan, Robert Genua, Richard Genua, Edmund German, Lawrence Grace, Henry Grosch, Patrick Guilfoile, Walter Harrison, James Heyer, Victor Jame- son, Allan Johnson, Robert Jones, Thomas P. Kelley, Franklin Lane sey, William Loomis, Gordon Mo OO4A44 4NAN4ACA4AAcS GSA4O V 1AANC Martin.
 Also, Edward Mittleman, Peter Molloy, Paul Molzon, Louis Nor row, Herbert Neubig, Francis Noonan, Edward O'Connor, Harold Ottensman, Francis Pannone, Rich ard Paulsen, Anthony Petrillo, w. Dickinson, Rovenscroft, Thomas Reilly, Anthony Roberts, Robert Rose, David Ross, Harvey Rubin, Howard Rubin, Robert Schroeder, Warren Schultz, Howard Soiris, Donald Spadola, William Starr, Charles Steoin, Godfrey Sullivan, Edward Swift, William Talcott, Francis Testa, David Triggs, George Wells, Perry White, Harry Williams, Anthony Comstock, Carlton Bird, Donald Harvey, Thomas Zipoli, Rich ard zipoli, Theodore Hoffman, John Corey, Richard Lenkowski, Robert Lenkowski, Roger Schroeder, John Manypenny, Charles Murphy and John Davidson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
FLORIDA GUARDS
 SHORE AGAINST
 NAzI SABOTEURS

Jacksonville. Fla, July IT. CUP)- The same Florida sands that well comed Ponce de Leon and offered escape to the fleeing Confederate cabinet today are closely patrolled today to make certain they will not be landfall for more German spies and saboteurs.
 Confession of four FBI-appre- hended Axis agents that they sneaked into the United States via submarine and rubber boat land ing on the beaches near here has resulted in stepped-up land, sea and air activity on the part of Uncle Sam,
 Virtually uninhabited from the exclusive seaside resort of Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine, the 30-mile gently shelving beach is ideal for sneak landings-or was until military and civilian defense forces increased their patrols.
 Highways along the shore have been closed to traffic from sun down to sun up. Explained as dimout measure to prohibit car lights from silhouetting ships at sea, this also serves in preventing autos from picking up enemy agents and their tools of destruction.
 Stretching from the St. Johns river in the north southward to his toric St. Augustine, the beaches are in effect long narrow island, separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal waterway from Maine to Miami.
 Three bridges afford access to the mainland, one on the four Jane highway to Jacksonville, another at rural Palm Valley, and the third, the North River bridge at St. Augustine.
 Main inhabited area is on the northern end of the island and in- cludes the riverfront community of Mayport, and the four seaside re- sorts of Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach.
 A fishing pier just south of Ponte Vedra is the last sign of life until one reaches Vilano Beach at St. Augustine. In between is nothing but the swelling surf, gently sloping beach, lonely sand dunes wit htheir swaying sea oats and the road itself. Most of the time the sea is hid den behind the dunes, while off to the westward lie the guanas-salt- water marshes teeming with gild- life. There also graZe half-wild cat tie and marsh -tackies"-wild pony remnants of early Spanish mounts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Marine Flyers, 'LeaSt-KnOwn Air Arm, '' We'll Trained For Glory Won At Midway

which actually are the bottoms oi crates. Clap on the tops, jam in a few bolts, and you can swing lem on a ship bound anywhere.
 e-0REROOMs ARE
 READY FOR ANYTHING ..
 Warehouses are filled with all the essentials of a hundred expe- ditionary winged forces. Here's your tentage, your emergency ra- tions; there's your ammunition here your bombs and next, your torpedoes. Mountains of every thing, ready to go. In one hangar where mechanics are changing engines in dive bombers, a crew of metalsmiths has crowded in under presses for forming thousands of the wings to work their cutters and metal boxes in which supplies will be shipped.
 A line of tractors towing planes with back-folded wings is sig nificant sight for Marines. It means means that those trussed-up Wild cats are bound for the docks and for transport abroad.
 Camp Kearney, not many miles from North Island, is a practical demonstration of Marine Corps Aviation practice and training. Hot, dusty, rugged, it is said by veterans to be tougher than any foreign post they've seen.
 Widely dispersed groups of tents are scattered all over the forbidding tack. Scores of ships are whipping landscape for protection from att of the field or settling down to taxi into the widely separated revetments, which are open only to lucky direct hits from the sky. FEW PERMANENT
 BUILDINGS USED
 A few revetments have been roofed to serve as shops, but ex- cept for those and the meteorolo- gists' shack and the huge, portable refrigerator room, everything Is under canvas or merely under the sky.
 In one tent, a tentist pumping a practical foot drill tells a per-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
NEED STUDENTS IN
 DEFENSE CLASSES
Vacancies for Men, WOm- en Seeking Training fin
 Essential War Work

Numerous vacancies exist in the National Defense Training classes conducted at Leavenworth high school, according to an announce ment made by Dr. Thomas J. Con- don, administrator of the program. The classes are now on 8 summer schedule.
 Members of the mems machine shop training course meet at ' 8, m. and work until p. m. The min- imum age requirement. is IT years and six months. A women'S course in machine operations is conducted from to il p. m.
 A supplementary course and an employed, pre-employed" course are in session daily from to 10:30 D. m.
 The purpose of the courses IS to increase the knowledge of those working in defense industry and to train others for the start of em- ployment at defense work. Machine shop practice, blueprint reading, and shop mathematics are among the subjects included. Applications for admission may be made at the U. s. Employment office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Hamburgs at dawn.

Hamburgs at dawn That was the theme of presented in Yorkve Court, New York City, the other day before Magistrate Peter A. Abeles The plainants tenants of apartment house. said that of their neghbors radio actress, was entertaining friends in her apartment at all hours of the plained about but apparently neighbors really tangled when hot-dogs and hamburgs were cooked on an outdoor grill at a. m. Not the savory odors could compensate for the hour at which they to make nostris twtch. Given month to end the nuisance the defendant tall blonde assured the mags trate: "Ill take care of this" "You mean, he said You'll stop the parties" "No,' her response sIu take of the complaints
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
OPA Issues Ruling
 On Deposit Charges
No "Chiseing" to Be Allowed; Plan Also Intended to
 Conserve War Materials in Various Containers

on whether he makes use of the returned container. Thus, a retailer of milk in quart paper cartoons may not lawfully impose a three cent deposit charge for the carton even if he lowers his selling price per quart by one cent or two cents It is obvious that the seller in these circumstances is interested not in the return of the unusuable paper cartoon but rather in the strong possibility that a majority of his customers will neglect to return the empty carton, thus increasing the sellers real charge for milk. Good faith will always exist, however, ii the reduction in price is as large as the amount of the deposit.
 @. Suppose seller may and does impose a deposit charge under the conditions outlined in the preced- ing question and answer, what amount must he deduct from his March price for the container and contents?
 A. An amount at least equal to the March, 1942, value of the can- tainer after emptying. For example, the required reduction in the case of a commodity packed in a 55- gallon steel drum would be at least $1.25, which is the maximum price established for raw used drums of this size when sold by the emptier'
 o. Where a deposit charge may be added, may it exceed the deduc- ton in price?
 A. Yes, provided the charge is not excessive under the rules stated below.
 o. When is a deposit charge ex- cessive?
 A. This will depend upon the cir cumstances in each case. A deposit charge will never be excessive if it does not exceed the deposit charged in March, or the sellers reduction in his March price, or the sellers cost of replacing the container. If the container is readily replaceable and is easily destroyed or lost, or if 1t is sold for shipment out of the country and hence will not be returned, the deposit charge norm- ally may not exceed the highest of these three amounts. But if the container is difficult to replace be- cause of shortage of the material of which 1t is made or diminution of production the deposit charge can well be higher than the replace ment cost, the reduction in price, of the March charge. If the re- placement difficulty is great. the de- posit charge can well be much high CT than any of these standards, especially if. as will ordinarily be true in such cases, the container is not fragile. Tn short. the de- posit charge must be designed to induce return and mustNb set at a level fixed with reference to the need for return. It may not be st at spuriously high level designed to allow seller an extra profit by virtue of inevitable breakage or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Deuteronomy, 25:4. Who says this modern gen.
 eld West Virginia the Selectve Service Draft Board opened up a questionnaire recently and found the signer claiming exemption because the Bible told him he was entitled to it. He had just been recently married and affixed to his questionnaire the following from Deuteronomy, 25:4- "When a man hath taken
 wife, he shall not go out to war; neither shall he home one year and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken" The draft board didn't say whether it vas quoting from another section of the Bible but t did classify the student of Scriptures as IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
By PAUL HARRIsON

(NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 San Diego, Cal, July I7-"Slx Marine Corps dive-bombers at- tackled the enemy force in the face of heavy odds" "Slxteen Marine Corps dive-bOmbers attacked and scored three hits on a carrier" Another group of eleven Marine Corps dive-bombers reported two hits on an enemy battleship.
 These quotations, from the Navy Departments recent thrilling story of the great Midway Island battle add a glory brilliant chapter to the history of the smallest-and least known-air arm of the United States forces.
 MARINES PLANES ARE
 WIDELY SCATTERED
 One reason Marine Corps avia- ton is little known is that planes of the Fleet Marine Wings have been scattered all over the vast island and coastal theater of war -as holding forces, scouting forces and initial striking forces.
 Another reason is that when joined in action by fleet units, the Marines operate with and are indistinguishable from the Navy flyers. Both have identical equip ment and aircraft insignia.
 Tn the Coral Sea and Midway battles, the Marine airmen played heroic roles, along with their team mates of the Army and Navy. The tpic of Wake was something else again, of course; that was an all- Leatherneck show. Marine Corps Aviation is the one air arm that must be utterly sufficient, and by the same token, it is the most versatile.
 Individual pilots have extra re- responsibilities. First they go through the regular naval air training course, which includes aircraft carrier training because they must be able to replace or relieve the Navy's carrier squadrons. After that, they spend six weeks with Fleet Marine Aircraft tactical units, and then are assigned to Marine Aviation Wings for squad ron and group training before being sent to war.
 Marine air power was spread pretty thinly at first. Only three years ago it was limited by law to one-tenth the total strength of the corps. This meant that along with the necessary groundlings, it had only 105 pilots. Then came the clear lessons of combined land-sea- and-air warfare-and whoosh! AVIATION RATIO
 TAKES BIG JUMP
 Actual numbers may not be men, toned, but today about 40 per cent of the Marine Amphibious Force is aviation, and the increase is made geometric by the tremendous enlargement of the Marine Corps itself.
 Best idea, though, of the un- usual activities and the hustle of continuing expansion comes from a visit to the Marine Aviation bases near San Diego. Up to now, incl dentally, these bases haven't been receiving visitors.
 The Naval Air Base on North Island is a huge, closely-guarded fortress with the offensive Strik- ing power of numerous Naval and Marine aviation units. Extensive as the the Marines hangars, shops, quarters and lines of massive con- crete revetments for sheltering their planes, the Wings have over-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Boston, July 17.-An interpreta- tion of OPA's position with respect to deposit charges for containers of commodities on which ceiling prices are established under GMPR was made public today by Kenneth B. Backman, N. E. Regional OPA Administrator.
 The interpretation, cast in ques- tion and answer form and provided in response to a number of 1n- quiries, is designed to prevent "chiseling" on OPA price ceilings, to promote conservation and efti- ctent use of critical war materials, and to help thet rade meet an in creasing shortage in some types Of containers.
 Containers to which the interpre- tation applies include bottles, bar rels, drums, kegs, carboys, cloth bags, boxes, and the like. While the interpretation applies directly to containers of commodities sold under GMPR the same general principles apply to charges for con- tainers of commodities covered by other OPA price regulations, but in this instance base level other than March usually will be used.
 The questions and answers follow:
 o. Where a deposit charge was made for the container in March, 1942-the base pricing period under the General Maximum Price Regu- lation-may the charge be contin- ued?
 A. Yes.
 o. May the deposit charge be in creased over the amount charged in March?
 A. Yes, provided the amount of the charge is not excessive under the rules stated below.
 o. Where no deposit was made in March for the container, may the seller now require a deposit charge in addition to the price which was in effect in March?
 A. No, unless 1t was customary for the buyer to return the con- tainer to the seller. If the custom existed, the deposit charge which may be made must not be excessive under the rules stated below. If no deposit was required in March and the buyer did not customarily re- turn the container, a seller who charges for the contents what he previously charged for both con- tents and container is obviously un- lawfully increasing his charge for the contents.
 e. But can seller impose de- posit charge when none was made in March and there was no custom of return, if at the same time he lowers his price?
 A. Yes, provided CD the deposit charge Is made in good faith for the purpose of obtaining return of the container: and CD the deposit charge is not excessive under the rules stated below. The good faith of the seller will depend primarily
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
FEM. EM.

Five years ago today Griffith took for his bride Yvonne Loyot of Congress Avenue. They married at Edgewater, N. J., tonight they're having big celebration for relatives and friends Carl halls from West Virginia and is contemplating taking his wife there on vacation shortly his folks large planta tion and plenty of turkeys. MT; and Mrs Clifford Iatirner Mrs Eugene Latimer and Mrs August Santole and her son, Raymond are vacationing in Milford. Anthony Ross former pharmacist factory worker and football official is now with the Armys Technical School Squadron at Miami Beach, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
WATERVILLE UNIT
 NAMES SULLIVAN

James Sullivan was elected chair man of the Waterville auxiliary fire unit at a recent meeting. The group decided to meet each Monday night at 7:30. Other officers elected were Charles Rasmussen, vice-chairman; Earl Ericson, treasurer; Ernest Arsenault, secretary and Steve Boroway and Louis Arsenault, dele gates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
LET'S ENTERTAIN
Good Evening.

Let's entertain the Watkins the McAsers and the GreyS, Lets Ret down to business and plan few buffets. Let's consider social obligations pull party or two Ca the Whoss Whatsts cut out this constant stew About paying of the McAloons, Calhgans and BaKes, And very definitely get down to hamburg steaks Let's make it easy plan sort of routine meal Porch or okay for a loaf of veal Plan one social feed week for the duration Of the summer, suit the day to the collation. By the process of elimination you take care Of all your social duties-coud anything be more fair? If the evening be cooish make date With one bunch brol steaks outdoor grate Another evening when so hot you scorch Let the line form your sheltered porch. If it's raining cats dogs, dispense the gloom By a help-yourself the friendly dining
 Whatever the weather
 Plan weekly get-together Let's entertain the Whatyoumaycallits en masse. One fine night scatter about on the grass Try to make it when it isn't raining, Start your summer entertainng ~ -EM ENd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Q ANSWERS
 TO WAR QUIZ
Questions on Want Page

Questions on Want Page 1. Demolition squad.
 2. Battleships. E m p h si s s now on aircraft carriers a n d smaller craft.
 3. Shangri-La is base f r m which American bombers recently struck at Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. I'm down here in Manhattan Beach and 1 like it very much They have you out in the all day long and it builds you up. I've already acquired fairly good tan. They treat the boys swell down here. Food and quarters are tops Almost every night they have either show monotony m % of training all the time. Say hello to those swell Waterbury people for me. Bob Ryan, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, N Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

IUSS.
 o. Specifically, what deposit charge will not be excessive in the case of a steel drum?
 A. Because steel drums now can- not be replaced with new drums at any cost, a deposit as high as $500 on an 18-gauge 50-58 gallon steel drum is not excessive. The amount of the deposit permissible for steel drums of other sizes and gauges may be determined in line with the $500 figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

real American. |. Lucia MatarazzO, the secre- tary and treasurer of the Italian American SiserhOOd has undertaken another hard task It consists of each member of the sisterhood having brothers, sOns hus bands and of course sweethearts in service forwarding their military address to Lucia who will make the razor blades candy etc. Tonight we proudly send our five star Tall Tower gold salute to hard working American gal on the hOhne front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
MINOR BLAZE DUE
 TO SHORT CIRCUIT

A fire yesterday afternoon in the rear of a house at 296 North Mair street was caused by a short circuit according to fire officials. Little damage was caused. The property is owned by Wilbur Larson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

spring patient to open wider. Tn an odd-looking tower of canvas which turns out to be parachute loft, a technical sergeant tells an understudy to close everything tight against the dust
 Out on machine-gun range is bomber with tail jacked up in flight position, while a sergeant and corporal foresight its fixed guns,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

own fields. And camoudage them too.
 All over the Marines part of North Island is the double-bustle of alert maintenance of perma- nent establishment combined with preparations for the departure of units for more exciting scenes. Many of the machines humming in the shops rest on wooden bases