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Evening star., 1942-08-30

(See TAXI DRIVERS, Page A-l4.)
Evening star., 1942-08-30

Stamp, stamp, stamp, the boys are
marching-and 30 are the girls-to
the War savings stamp windows Of
post oflcss everywhere. Are you IN
the parade?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
RUSSIANS STORM
 STRONG POSITIONS
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(Continued from Page D Germans from a fortified position while in the factory area they cap- tured seven block houses and killed more than 300 Germans.
 Emphasizing the scale of German attempts to reinforce and supply their forces on the general Stalin. grad front. the midnight communi. que said the Russians destroyed 60 giant German transport planes yes- terday.
 Tn fighting yesterday, according to the midnight communique, the Russians demolished several enemy block houses and gun emplacements in the Stalingrad factory area and surrounded the captured six enemy firing points in the southern dis trict, killing their 400 defenders. in the Southern Stalingrad area the Russians knocked out in all 34 Ger man block houses and gun emplace- ments and disabled two tanks.
 The noon communique reported that northwest of Stalingrad the Russians during the night thrust into the German defense line to kill 300 enemy troops and capture eight field guns and other important spells. Tn another sector northwest of Stalingrad, 300 Germans were killed and three enemy tanks des- troped in an attack by about 1000 germans.
 Tn yesterdays fighting northwest of Stalingrad. the midnight com- munique had reported, the Germans lost 12 tanks and an armored car in two unsuccessful counter attacks.
 Southwest of Stalingrad, the noon communique said, the Russians wiped out a squadron of enemy calvary, and in another sector killed 300. Germans and disabled three enemy tanks when 1000 Germans counter attacked with the support of 13 tanks.
 On the Caucasus front Russian troops counter attacked when Axis troops penetrated their positions northeast of Tuapse. on the Black Sea. coast, and killed i50 Germans, the noon communique said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

dropped bombs with results which the crews could not see.
 It was indicated that many planes had returned with their bomb loads intact because they could not see military targets.
 Switzerland said officially that foreign planes, presumably part of the raiding force, had dropped in- cendiary bombs on at least three Swiss villages, two in the Valais Canton about 25 miles from the Italian frontier, and one in north- ern Switzerland in Aarga Canton, about 25 miles from Germany.
 It was not known whether the bombs which dropped on the Aagra Canton village meant that some British planes had bombed Ger many.
 Swiss reports said the incendiary bombs had done some damage to buildings.
 The German controlled Paris Radio reported that about 30 Brlt- ish planes had flown over Annecy, ID SOupElGHSGeIIl Fl dtSS 0HSAS miles from Italy, and had damaged houses and caused fires by dropping bombs. Radio Paris said three per- sons had been killed and two wounded at one point in central Annecy where buildings were dam aged over a 6Oo-yards radius, ana that several were wounded in other districts.
 It was indicated that but for the bad weather Turin would have re- ceiyed terrific pounding.
 For 75 minutes last night, pegin- ming at dusk, there was an unin- terrupted stream of some Of Brit aims biggest bombing planes over the channel. As the planes started, a bright new moon was shining ano it was hoped that weather condl- tions would be good.
 The Rome Radio went of the aif for 72 minutes starting at 9:lo p, m. and Lugano, Basic, Geneva ano Berne, in Switzerland, had air raio alarm periods between 8:l5 anc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
FIRE COMMISSIONER
 WILL BE WITNESS
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 sky as having said he didn't have to comply with the law relative to elec- trical installations at the night club because Mayor Tobin and I fit." The mayor already has denied any "winking" at law violations.
 Besides Reilly, those scheduled to testify at the secret inquest today in- cluded the three members of the Boston Licensing Board, Chairman Mary E. Driscoll. Walter R. Meins and Edward M. Richardson.
 State Fire Marshal Stephen c. Clarity made public report by D.s- trict Fire Chief William J. Mahoney which said the holocaust was "evi- dently caused by young employe with a lighted match igniting an artificial palm" Commenting on this report, Commissioner Reilly em- phasized that it was "only District Chief Mahoney's conclusions"
 Twenty-three employees of morgues and hospitals were questioned by police detectives today at the outset of an investigation of charges that thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry were stolen from the bodies of some of the victims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

(Continuec from Page D was impossible. the governor said. and the health of New England was in danger.
 State OPA officials declared they would cooperate in "Gasless Sum- days" by having ration boards take away gasoline ration cards from drivers found to be doing essen. tial driving on the state highways on Sundays.
 Tt goes without saying that with the situation so serious as to re- quire. gasless Sundays, no purpose would be served if drivers shift to other days of the week visits or other trips which they normally make on Sundays. Driving must be drastically cut, regardless of possess sion of coupons" the proclamation said.
 with all the force at my coin. fnand I appeal to the citizens of Massachusetts to eliminate all ex' cept essential driving on week-days and to eliminate 1t entirely on Sun days"
 A report by the congressional committee of New England repre-. sentatives which has been investi. gating the fuel oil shortage Is to be made public Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

He pointed out that many of the soldiers and sailors stationed here now are soon to be shipped to the far-flung battlefronts of the world, and said it would be a splendid gesture if Waterbury would CO., operate 100 per cent in this drive to make this Christmas their hap piest.
 Mayor Speaks
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully, hon. orary chairman of the Share Your Christmas" drive, spoke brief ly in inaugurating the campaign.
 we have sent boxes to our own boys. many of them in far of lands, now we must respond to the appeal of the chaplains and the welfare groups for boxes to dis tribute among the men in the armed forces stationed here in New England who may not get Christi mas package or whose gifts have not caught up with them," the mayor said. waterbury has never been found wanting; hope that the city will respond generously to this call"
 Delegations Present
 Attending the meeting last night were representatives of all the im- portant community clubs, church organizations, and veterans so- cieties in the city, and they pledged their wholehearted cooperation in putting the Share Your Christmas drive over the top. Edward Gra- ham, secretary of the Community Chest, pointed out that the drive in no way conflicts with Chest pledges, since no money is to be accepted by the U. s. O. in the campaign. Judge Healey emphasized that the drive is not for money; no money will be accepted. What is wanted, he said, is a box 8 by by 3 filled with inexpensive gifts for men in the service.
 The chaplains suggest that any of the following articles may be purchased and packed in the box: two bars of candy, two cakes Of soap, two bags of peanuts, a pocket comb in case; playing cards, tooth powder, small paper novel. writing paper, pencils, pocketknife, shaw ing cream, nail polish, handker- chiefs, socks, mittenS, or sewing kit. A card or note bearing the donors address may be included.
 Persons wishing to share the Yuletide happiness with men in service are directed to bring their gifts in the type of box specified to the city hall anytime before De- cember 18th on which day army trucks will call to transport the donations to nearby camps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
FORMAL PROTEST
 |OvER ELECTION.
Local CIO Union Demands Recount in Nationwide
 Contest

Members of Local 25l, Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers Union, voted last night to ask for @ recount of the votes in the presidential election contest between Reid Robinson, the incumbent, and John J. Driscoll of this city. Union headquarters at Denver announced that Robinson was the victor.
 The 2,500 votes cast by the Wa terbury local for MT. Driscoll were ruled out, as were other votes for the local man.
 we are demanding 8 recount" !" said Ovide Garceau, financial secre- tary of Local 25l. ''We're not just asking for it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
OIL COUPON
 DATE EXTENDED

Hartford, Conn, Dec. i2-(UP)- State OPA Director Chester Bowles said today that the expiration of the first two fuel oil rationing cou- pons had been extended one week because distribution of the coupons had not been completed in some areas.
 The expiration date of the first coupon was extended from Dec. 16 to Dec. %, and the second from Jan. 19 to Jan. 26.
 "Extension of the expiration date was made" he said, "so that every one in Connecticut would have a chance to use fuel oil coupon num- Der one"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
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10:50 p. m.
 A few German planes dropped bombs during the night on the Brit ish northeast coast area. They were soon driven of by gun fire, but @ sub-post office and newsstand were wrecked in one town.
 Germany, increasingly fearful Of the effects of British bombing on Italy, continued propaganda cam paign designed to drag in the Vat ican as an argument against bon1b- ing Rome.
 After reporting that valuable books and paintings might be re- moved from the Vatican. the Ger man radio-possibly to anticipate a denial-said that lon second con- sideration the plan had been aban- doned" because of technical difh- culties."
 A Berlin broadcast said today that the "seat of the Apostolic Delegate" at Genoa had been destroyed in the last British raid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen (FortO Waters of 386 Walnut street will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church. Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson will offlciate. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Arthur Carlson will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Francis o. Ayres officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Peter valunas of 275 Washington avenue will be held Monday morning at 8:45 from De- links funeral home, i7 Congress avenue, to St. Joseph's church where 6 solemn high Mass will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in family plot. Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at funeral home today and tomorrow from ? to II p. m.
 The tunerhl OI OSCaT ". ISoil of 9o Hill street, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Zion Lutheran church, Rev. E. Einar Kron officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Herman H. Win ters of 128 Washington street was held this morning at 8:15 from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St. Francis Xavier church where a solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock Burial was in family plot, Calvary ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Leahy) Moriarty of Springfield, Mass, a former resident of Waterbury, was held this morning from the J. B. Shea Colonial funeral home, Springfield, to Church of Our Lady of Hope, Springfield, at o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery, Waterbury. The funeral cortage will arrive in Wa terbury about l2:l5 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
AXIS ADVANCE IS
 HALTED BY ALLIES
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Continued from Page D the communique said.
 "The enemy retired after having suffered heavy losses in infantry and about half their tanks engaged"
 Like the Allied communique, this one indicated that the Germans had lost so heavily that they were com- pelled to break of action entirely and retire from the battle front 70 reorganize.
 Front Shortened
 By retiring to the Medjez-el Bab llne the Allies had shortened their front, extending northward toward Mateur, from 40 to 25 miles.
 Spanish dispatches from Algiers said that the German command, in It's attacks toward MedjeZ-el-Bao, sought to strengthen it's defense per- meter around the Tunis-Bizerte corner and was therefore really de- fensive in nature.
 The Germans were trying to es- tablish a line in the hills, held by the Allies, to prevent sudden Allied OlICl.olNC WliCh WOuAd SAAAo.AA0S1 ~~ defense perimeter, these dispatches said.
 American General Grant tanks British 25-pounder guns and British Spitfire fighter planes shared the credit for breaking the German at- tackS.
 Nazi Losses High
 Dispatches from Allied headquar- ters emphasized that German losses were considerably higher than those of the Allies, notably in tanks, and that French forces had aided the Allies greatly.
 Radio Morocco reported that Gen. Henri Honore Giraud, the French commander-in-chief, had arrived at Algiers last night.
 Rome and Berlin broadcast claims that force of up to 500 Allied par achutists had been killed or cap- tured near Tunis" after a three- day fight.
 The Vichy radio reported that re- Inducements were being rushed to the Allied lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
News Of Men In The Service

Col. Walter l.. Weible, native Wa terburian has been nominated for promotion by President Roosevelt, according to an Army release re- ceived here. He has been @ career man in the Army since the last World War. It is believed he will receive temporary rating of briga- dier general.
 The colonel has been stationed at the office of the chief of staff in Washington. He graduated from Crosby high school in 1915.
 Joseph Dichiara of 20 Railroad hillsstreet has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant at Sioux Falls, s. D. where he is serving as an Army transportation clerk.
 Francis Horrigan, son of Dennis Horrigan of Willow street, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant at the Army Air base at Walterboro, s. 0. He recently spent furlough here.
 Apprentice Seaman Anthony Gizzo of 90 Barnes street is spending a furlough with his parents. He recently completed basic training at the Naval station at Great Lakes, H., and will study at the motor mechanics school upon his return.
 Lieutenant George F. Corcoran of 10l Idylwood avenue has been as- signed to Camp Croft, s. c. He was commissioned last week on complet- ing training at the Army Office Can didate school at Fort Benning, Ga.
 Private Charles Fiengo of Kent has been transferred from Nash vile, Tenn, to Los Angeles, Calf, accoring to word received by friends here.
 Coxswain Kenneth Newman of Canaan has returned to Norfolk, Va. after spending furlough with his parents. He was recently on convoy duty to South Africa.
 WdTESl F. SOOk VI NSW FLcbUUil will start a course at the Army Air Corps Technical school at Seymour Johnson Field, Goldsboro, N. c, next week. A graduate of the Uni versity of Wisconsin, he has been serving as a reporter for the Amer ican.
 Harry Steickel of 479 West Main street and Norman Champagne of 70 Ledgewood avenue are stationed at the First Signal Training Corps school at Fort Monmouth, N. J. Both enlisted in the Army recently.
 Major Walter E. Monagan, Jr.. of 84 Euclid avenue has returned to Frankfort Arsenal, Pa, after visiting his father, Walter E. Monagan.
 Fred Staudt of Middlebury Is serv- ing in Alaska, according to latest Information received by his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Stephen Staudt. He is maintenance engineer at an air base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

the city plans to cover all. but a small strip in the lights.
 In private homes, violations were remarkably few. In most cases, the violation was a failure to pull shades far down enough, though a few unshaded porch lights were seen.
 Two Fragrant Violations
 On West Main street. there were two obvious violations found in the two blocks from Bank to Leaven- worth street. Fifteen violations were counted on East Main street, from the center to Crosby high school.
 On Grand street there were eight fragrant violations in the stretch from South Main to Leaver- worth streets. Six violations were found on Bank street. from the center to Meadow street, with three of them being restaurants.
 The reporters found seven viola tions on North Main street, from the center to Cooke street. The offender in each case was a store or restaurant.
 Comparatively Few
 Violations were comparatively few on residential streets. Com plete compliance was observed on such streets as Randolph avenue, Crescent street, Cloves terrace, Hewlett street. Welton street, Orange street and Cherry street.
 Yard lights at the Scovill Mfg. Co. were found to be still un- shielded, and cast bright glow that could be seen for a long dis tance.
 Violations are punishable both by federal law and under local ordi- nance. No enforcement campaign has yet been started here, however
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
World War Veterans
 Supporting Campaign
Various Civic Groups to Donate Gifts in "Share-YOu- Christmas" Campaign; Chairman tiealey Explains

In starting Waterbury's Share Your Christmas campaign last night at meeting of community club heads at the City Ha Chairman Patrick Healey said that m other sections of the country, the same plans are under way to enable some of the local boys who stationed away from home to enjoy their Christmas Tt is only right he sad hat here in Waterbury should recpro- cate and the holidays pleasant for boys who are S toned throughout New England"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Auuiiar, died last night at her home on shelton avenue, Wolcott. A na- tive of ARuntrose. Pa. she was born on March 1, 1894, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Santora.
 Tn 1909 she married, and resided in Mohawk, N. Y. She moved to Wolcott ten years ago.
 Mrs. Aquilar leaves, besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ed ward Winters of Wolcott, Mrs. Ed- mund Santepietro of Waterbury, a son, Corporal William Aquilar, Jr., USA, stationed at Newport, R. l., granddaughter, two sisters, Mrs John Berardis of Waterbury and Mrs. Patsy Iacovino of Waterbury and two brothers, Thomas Santora of Bridgeport and Anthony Sam tora of Stratford, also several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will take place Mon day morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home in Wolcott to Sts. Peter and Paul church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home tonight and to- morrow afternoon and evening. MULLANEY - Mrs. Mary E. (O'Connell) Mullaney, widow of Anthony J. Mullaney, of Glen- ridge street, died this morning ac her home. A native of Westerly, R. T., she had been a resident. of this city for 50 years.
 Mrs. Mullaney was a communi- cant of St. Margaret's church.
 She leaves son, Francis J. Null laney: two sisters, the Misses Jerl- nie and Theresa O'Connell, all of Waterbury; one grandson, stephen.
 Funeral services will be held on Monday morning from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Margaret's church, at a time to be announced. Burial will be in the family plot at old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock. OOhOEA A-cThHk A, GOIOSVt, well known Ansonia resident, died there this morning, at his home, 62 Church street.
 Mir. Cordett was employed as fore- man of the shipping room of the Ansonia O&sC Company.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary (Hickey) Cordett, he leaves two sons, Franklin L. of Ansonia; and Gerard J. of Waterbury; two daugh- ters, Mrs. Francis Sullivan, Shelton; Miss Lillian Cordett, Ansonia.
 The funeral will take place on Monday morning from his home 62 Church street, to the Church of the Assumption at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Peters cemetery, Derby.
 Friends may call at the home after 2 o'clock this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
NEW ENGLAND
 GETS ASSURANCE

Boston, Dec. 12.-tUP)-Charles l.. Harding, Petroleum Coordinator for the Atlantic Seaboard, assures New England that it will have enough fuel oil for the winter and early spring without danger of epidemic.
 T am confident that New Eng land as well as New York and other Atlantic Coast areas will obtain suf- flcient supplies to sec 1t through the heating season without dagner of epidemic, he told the New England Independent Oil Mems Association last night.
 Harding said New England was fa- vored over every other section of the country in oil shipments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
CHILDREN SAVED

Wakefield, Mass, Dec. i2.--(UP)-- Carol Ann Hughes. 5, and her brother James. Jr.. 2, were thrown from a second-story window into the arms of neighbors early today when fire swept their home. Their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Some promising results have been obtained merely by painting or spraying thiokol latex on tire car- cases in which the fabric remains sound: this process may supplant vulcanizing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
ASKED FOR CHURCH FUND
Mrs. Clifford Wallace to Accept Pledges at Par-
 sOnage Tomorrow
PROSPECT Ruaclla 0. Dris0oll. Core. spOndent - Telephone 6.0osl

Prospect, Dec. 12--Mrs. Bernic' Buys, co-chariman of the financial committee of the local Congrega. tional church building fund drive will be at the parsonage Sunday morning from 10:30, to II o'clock and from 12 to 2 o'clock in the afternoon to receive pledges and donations.
 Mrs. Clifford P. Wallace of the Center will also take accept any donations or pledges during the remaining days of the drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

The Young Peoples Fellowship of the Congregational church will meet Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the parsonage. Rev. Daryl Will Hams will speak on "Gaspe."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
IN sTEM0RTAM

PERUGINI - Tn loving memory of our son, John Alfred Perugini, who departed from this world, Decem- Der 12th, 1897:
 You are not forgotten,
 Nor will you ever be.
 As long as life and memory last
 We will remember thee. MIR. and MRS. ALFRED PERUGINI sALINARDI-In memory of our iov- ing sister, Josephine Salinardi, who departed this earth Dec. 18th, 1886: You are not forgotten, loved one Nor will you ever be,
 As long as life and memory last
 We will remember Thee. (Signed) SISTERS and BROTHERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

The local chapter of the Red Cross will sponsor a stretcher dem- onstration Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Community school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Bermuda has ruled that all pro- fessional fishermen must register with the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

parents, MT. and Mrs. James Hughes also were rescued. The fire caused s4,OO0 damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

"A Bible and a Bell'' will be the text of the sermon of Rev. Daryl Williams, pastor of the Congrega. tionai church, at the II o'clock services Sunday morning.
 The Sunday school will meet at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

The Masses Sunday morning in St. Anthony's church will be cele. brated at and 10 o'clock. Con- fessions will be heard before each Mass. The Sunday school classes will be conducted after each Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
CASLESS SUNDAYS
 FOR BAY STATE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
DIM-OUT LAW
 VIOLATORS MANY

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