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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-17
StateDrdft Head
Rebukes Boards
For Detectives

ne draft boards which have
peen sending to army induction
stations selectees with obvious
physical disqualifications were
rebuked IN a memorandum from
Col. Z. M. Rosecrans. state seiec-
tive service chief today. and
ordered 10 discontinue the practice
Colonel RosecranS action fol-
lowed disclosure by The Detroit
Times that epileptics and men
who were nearly blind or deaf had
been sent to the induction center
here, and that on some days twice
N many were rejected for physical
reasons N were accepted.
1T has become Increasingly
clear" Colonel Rosecrans wrote,
that scnding IN sbvieusIy us-
aoesptabie registrant 70 m In
>duct3oa station often involves
Ioes 81 time IN war production,
always means waste Of federal
FUNDS and subjects tho man him
self 20 unnecessary inconven-
ience. humiliation and possible
loss of income"
CORRECTs IMPRESSION
The general impression that the
so-called screening" test requires
only a cursory examination Ia err
roneous, the colonel pointed out.
Many Instances have been re-
ported where the registrAnt wa
not even asked 10 remove his
clothes" he declared. "AK n re-
sult, great numbers Of men have
been sent tn Induction stations
who were manifestly disquali-
fled.
Ter instance, induction sta
ton exnminers have been Obliged
10 Fetect men with clearly dis
qaalifyfng deformities due 90
<Encture, injury or disease, dis
halifyinx oongenital abnormali-
Hes, epilepsy, severe varicose
veins, complete blindness I'm one
eye or complete deafness I'm one
ear, and other non-remedinI de-
fectsL~
MUsT ELIMINATE CAUSE 3,
He ordered, also, that boards
take care not 10 return a rejected
regBtrant 10 the induction station
unless the local board examining
physician determines sthat the
original cause for rejection has
been remedied or eliminated, or
that because OF change in physi-
cal standards the defect is no
longer considered disqualifying.
Congestion in induction centers
and demands on examining stats
make II necessary to refrain from
sending to the army examiners
men with rernediable defects that
would require surgery.
Particularly, Colonel Rosecrans
explained. this applies 10 cases of
weil-developed hernia. Such regis
trants are 10 be classified as
remedisble. but are not 10 be sent
for induction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

Stu Radloff, who served in the
navy in the last war. is in again.
this time as a seaman second class
he takes great pride in wearing
the same jacket he wore in 1917
This years graduating class at
Wentworth Military Academy will
include Detroiter Cadet Arthur II
Schneider OF Wildemere avenue
The Hudson girls softball team
is reputed TO be the nattiest and
most feminine team in the city
since the new ruling this year
allowing shorts on the diamond.
Connie waters, l5-year-old
pitcher. could show some of the
elder boys some tricks in pitching.
Ruel B. Chellis. former traffic
court referee. was back in town on
brief furlough wearing his new
majors insignia. He'll go back to
Fort Benning. Ca, where he's an
infantry instructor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20
BY LINTON ARKLEs

Several fire department officials
had faces 20 match their trucks
yesterday when an elevator carry
ING their party stuck between
floors in a loop hotel.
Marshal Fred Schuknecht
Lieut.. Edward Hall and Inspector
Loren G. Farrell all received a
practical demonstration of the de-
parrment'S efficiency IN rescue
work as several firemen, also m
the car, opened the emergency
door and boosted tho party
through the narrow opening 10
safety.
The crowded car was nearly
empty when IL was discovered
that there was also a feminine
passenger who had contributed nc
suggestions as 10 how 10 get on,
and had therefore been overlooked
She was saved 10y the red faced
dignitaries who had scrambled out
ahead of her.
Frank Noyak and al Edison,
ovcr i'm the County Building. have
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20
Firemen in Stalled Elevator Do Their Stuff

ferrous tale of Lawrence Fircke
the dental lab man, who came "a
town last week and had his hand
bag and $500 worth Of false chop
perS stolen at the bus station.
After he looked around for him
self he gave his name 10 a police
man on the scene and told him
where he'd be in the afternoon II
the bag were found
When he got there a few hours
later he was told a policeman had
brought in the bag, unopened and
all IN order. But when Fircke
called 10 thank the police, no one
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

MAY SofthaU in Apti S'hNhiphn
the Mack Park League-IF he can
get the proper authorization from
those who govern amateur sports.
Something about being out of pro
ball for over two years.
Irwin Shulman, blind lit student
al Wayne, really wants 10 help in
the war effort. He's teaching a
class in Braille so his IS students
will he able 10 instruct any blind
soldiers who return.
But that isn't enough. He al
ready has given two pints of blood
10 the Red Cross bank and says
he hopes il won't be needed for
Yanks. He'd rather have II put
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

prominent De-
troit lady attor-
ney b e a m s
when you men
ton h er son,
Bill Jr. He was
just commits
stoned an ensign
in the navy and
h a 6 b @ c n
assign g d 10
combat d ty.
Her daughter,
Winnie, d oe 5
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

II you suffer from Getting Up Nights.
BaCkaehe. Nervousness, Leg Pains, Swollen
Ankles and feel worn out. due to non-organic
and non-syStemic Kidney and Bladder trou-
bles. YOU should try Cystex which Is giving
Joyous help TO thousands. Printed guarantee.
Money back unless completely satisfactory.
Ask your druggist for Cystex today. Only 35e.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20
Bladder Weakness

ApvFRTIsEMEN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

lust issue d
their 50000th
delayed birth
r e ration
certificates for
persons whose
birth never was
recorded
Billy Rogcll
who needs no
in tro duction.
definitely " /
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20
People You Know
But Forget Woman

knew who had found II. He
checked with the one he made the
report TO, but he hadn't seen the
bag -. and the police We're the only
ones who knew where 10 take il.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

into some MAJ
and tn en- bt
there when he's
told he's got
Jewish blood ir
him.
II wouldn't
be able 10 see
his express
sion," Irwin
says. "but 1
ct I'd be
able to hear
him swear"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

Flashlight that's worn on the
wrist-gives free use Of both
hands. Case of lightweight
plastic. Adjustable e lastic
strap holds light firmly in
position.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

her bit as a nurses aide.
Getting back to losing and re-
covering things. listen TO the mys-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-20

Mrs. William B. Bachman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
BAKERY PLANTS
 WERE INDICTED
20 Corporations, 34 In- dividual Companies Were
 All Under Charges

Boston, May 2e-(UP)-The fed- eral grand jury today returned g blanket indictment charging 20 cor oorations and 34 individuals associ- ated with the baking business in New York and New England with having conspired to restrain trade in bread and otEer bakery products in violation of the Sherman anti- trust act.
 Two trade associations, the New England Bakers association and the Connecticut Bakers, association, were also named as defendants.
 The indictment, returned to Fed erai Judge George 0. Sweeney, cn- laaxed a mos1th-long investigation directed by Edmund J. Ford of Law renee, special assistant to U.. g. Atty Gen. Thurman Arnold.
 Among other things, the indict- uaent alleges that the defendants have advanced the prices for bread and bakery products sold to the 13,- OO0. 1000 inhabitants of New York and New England, and have eliminated competition in those seven tsates.
 The defedants allegedly have sup pressed the giving of coupons and premiums and other methods of stimulating competition, and refused to sell returned bakery products to the public.
 Larger Companies
 Among the larger companies named as defendants were the Gen.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
MOVIE STARS ARE
 BIC MONEY MAKERS
Producers Also Join Ranks of Those Who Get
 Most Wealth

Philadelphia, Pa, May 28-(UP)- Motion picture stars and producers led the nations money earners again in l04l, reports filed with the Secur- ities and Exchange Commission re- vealed today.
 L. B. Mayer, managing director of Loew,s Inc, whose 1041 earnings were listed at $7O4.426, had the highest income.
 The highest paid movie star, Clark Gable, was in second place with earnings of 437S, 500 from Loew's. Third was Nicholas M. Schenck, president and director of Loew,s, with 334.204.
 The SEC, however, has held up many of the reports for possible certain censorship purposes in or- der to make certain that publication of industrial executives coEnpensa- ton will not benefit enemy observ- CTS.
 The earnings of Eugene e. Grace. president of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, was among those not yet revealed. Tn the last report Grace was listed as having earned 94T0. IA.
 These reports, however, do not list persons whose incomes are derived chiefly from investments. Henry Ford has fallen in the latter cate- gory in past years. The SEQ is coT- cerned only with the earnings ct executives for colnpanies whose
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
LAPS WILL RAID
 UNITED STATES
Secretary of War StimsOn Is Sure They Will Seek
 Retaliation
-NEA Radiophoto

Washington, May 28 = (U.P0 - Secretary of War Henry L. Stim- son said today that 1t is almost in- evitable" that the Japanese will ate tempt to make "face saving" raids on the United States in retaliation for the smashing blow delivered by U. s. army flyers against Tokyo.
 Replying to a press conference inquiry as to whether the Japanese might make such an attempt, Stim- son said
 "The U. S. government through General Doolittle (Brigadier Gen eral James H. Doolittle), admins tered a stinging, humiliating, sur- prise blow when 1t bombed Tokyo. This was evident because at the time of the raid the Japanese were boasting of their invulnerability to such Q raid.
 Anyone who knows Oriental psy- chology-and I have had experience with it-knows that 1t has meant a most serious loss of face which can be wiped out only by return blow; a blow, if possible, bigger than that suffered by their own nation."
 StimSon added that 1t is our task ito set our house in order for what seems inevitable"
 we are alert to this almost in- evitable consequence of the Tokyo raid," he continued, "and we are do- ing everything we can to prepare for such a return blow"
 He reminded the reporters that
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
JOHN 1. LEWIS
 TO SPLIT LABOR
Decided to Lead Miners Into Separate Body; Last
 Slap at Murray
BY FRED BAILEY Limited Press Staff COrreSpOndent)


 Washington, May 28. - (UP) - John L. Lewis has definitely de- cided to lead his United Mine Workers on "an independent course" a close associate said to- day.
 That all organizational ties be- tween the Congress of Industrial Organizations and its UNIV parent are at an end has been made plain by Lewis to the executive board and policy committee of the union.
 Whether Lewis will withdraw his BOG, 900 mine and chemical workers from the CIO or pursue a course which will leave the CIO no alter native but to expel the miners still was unanswered.
 CIO President Philip Murray, for a years an officer in the UNIV, stalked angriIy from the miners meeting yesterday after charges were made that he and other CIO officers were guilty of sabotage and trea- son to the miners union.
 Friends said that if the miners press the charges = and the miners said they would = Murray either would be expelled or would resign as UNIV vice-prcsident. Murray said he hoped that nothing will happen to split the CIO." 4
 Holds Three Jobs
 Lewis reminded Murray yesterday that Murray now holds three jcbs-- president of the CIO, president of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
WCHY ENVOY IS
 ON WAY TO ROME
Will See Mussolini About Italy's Claims; War Re-
 ports of Nazis, Italians
(By United Press)

Hubert Lagardelle, minister of labor and national economy in the Vichy government, was reported on highly reliable authority today to have gone to Rome on a special diplomatic mission to ease tension over Italy's claims against French territories.
 Pierre Laval, chief of the French government, was said to have re- ceived a blunt refusal from Ger many to intervene in the Italo- French crisis centering about Italy'S persistent demands for Corsica, Nice and French Tunisia.
 Italian troops, reviewed yesterday by King Victor Emmanuel, were said to be ready to seize Corsica and Nice by force, if necessary, and Lagardelle was dispatched to pre- vent open hostilitieS.
 Lagardelle, who entered the Vichy cabinet when Laval assumed power April IA, is an old, personal friend of Italian Premier Benito Musso- li1i and has long been known as an ardent collaborationist.
 Italian newspapers have been re- newing the clamor for the French territories increasingly in recent weeks and the Vichy government was understood to be giving the claims serious consideration.
 No Assurance Given
 Chief of State Henri Philippe Pe- tain was said to have discussed the situation with German officials during his brief Whitsuntide vaca- ton, but was given no assurance of aid in warding of the Italian claims.
 Petain and Laval held several conferences last night, Vichy re- ported, apparently discussing the Italian question. Petain left after the conferences to review Vichy'S new "Armistice Army 'at Chateau rollx, within 20 milesc of the Ger man interzone line. He returns to Vichy tomorrow, when the cabi- net will hold its weekly meeting, advanced from Saturday.
 Although Germany refused to inc tervene directly in the crisis, the erman-controlled Paris radio urged the French to defend their empire from Tunis to Dakar."
 "Our duty is to maintain the integrity of our inheritance and not to consent to any sacrifice incom- patible with our honor" the broad cast said.
 As if in reply a Swiss newspaper quoted an Italian responsible
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
HAMILTON FISH
 AFTER JOB AGAIN
Denounced By Both Will- kie, Dewey He Is Still in
 Congressional Race

Goshen, N. Y., May 28--(UP)- Hamilton Fish, Jr.. whose campaign for reelection has been denounced by Wendell Willkie and Thomas E. Dewey because of his isolationist record, had the support of the Or- ange county Republican committee today.
 The Republican committees of the other two counties in his district have not decided, however, whether to support him. The Duchess county committee decided June IS.
 Fish was endorsed by Orange county committeeman last night, 190 to 26. Leading the faction opposed to him was Augustus w. Bonnet. 8 prominent Newberg attorney, who has announced that he will be an opponent of Fish in August prirn- aries.
 If Fish is re-nolnlnated in the 26th congressional district, Bonnet said, other state and county Repub- Hear candidates will lose "niany bit- terly azatl.Fisll votes which we can ifI afford t0 gpaEe.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
RED ARMY HALTS
 GERMAN DRIVE
German Troops Wearing Russian Uniforms; Sui-
 eide Division Beaten
By HENRY SHAPIRO United Press Staff Corresp0ndent)

(OnlteO EFeSS SG&M COFrcSpOnOentI
 Moscow, May 2s (UP)-Red Army forces have halted the German counter-drive on their left flank below Kharkov where German troops wearing Russian uniforms and tanks and planes marked with Soviet emblems have been thrown into confusion attacks" advices from the. front said today.
 At several points along the 25- mile Izyurn and Barvenkoca sector, 70 miles south of Kharkov, the Russians were said to have seized the initiative after halting the enemy's eastward drive.
 The Germans were said to have sent two Rumanian regiments into battle in an effort to throw back Soviet troops which crossed strategically important river, but the Rumanians suffered heavy losses and retreated.
 A dispatch to the Communist party newspaper Pravda said that German soldiers wearing Red Army uniforms, Nazi tanks carrying Red flags and planes marked with Soviet Red stars were used in an effort to confuse and disrupt the Russian forces
 The disguised Germans apparent ly sought to intiltrate Into rlae Soviet
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Tanks Smashing Each Other Under Most Terrific Heat
Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis Said To Be Making Rent Appointments
Leaders of Both Parties Are Much Aroused Over
 Federal Places

Leaders of both Democratic and Republican parties were reported to be greatly aroused today because of reports that Lawrence L. Lewis, former states attorney and now chairman of the local rationi1g board, is the key figure in the mak- ing of igh-paying federal appoint ments to the rent control set-up in the Waterbury area.
 Political circles buZzed with rumors that one of the key spots in the office of rent director for the Waterbury area may go to Attorney William J. Secor, Jr., who works in the law offlce of Bronson, Lewis, Bronson & Upson, where MT. Lewis is a partner.
 Everybody Seems Angry
 Though J. Warren Upson, another member of the same firm, is 8 former Republican town chairman and is closely affiliated with the present town chairman, Vernon L. Hall, the political grapevine was filled with stories of both G. O. P. and Democratic leaders being equally incensed. Loyal members of both parties have come to them for information, only to find the leaders as much in the dark as themselves.
 On the Democratic side, there were complaints that Mayor Vincent 4. Scully, State Senators Edward P Egan and Michael V. Blansaeld and the town committee were being ignored in the patronage distribu- ton. There was ger val impress sion that MT. Lewis had been large ly instrumental in the selection of George J. McDuff as rent admins trator for the Waterbury area, though it was admitted that Mir. McDuff former chairman of the 10 cal rationing board is well-qual!- fled for his $4,600 Q year post.
 One high source said that it was probable that MT. Secor, young lawyer, will win a high place in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
DR. DEVEN|S IS
 SAFE IN RUSSIA
Former Local Physician Has Been Cause of Mys-
 tery for Two Years

pr. Michael Bevenis, former local physician whose whereabouts have been a subject of speculation since he was taken in custody by Russian authorities over two years ago, is safe and well, according to official word which reached this city last night. The only details of the in- formation available this morning are that the former resident who is well-known in this city and in Lithuanian groups throughout the country is at the American en- bassy at Kuibisho, Russia, where he was taken on release from the Ural Mountain camp in Siberia. He will be sent to this country as soon as arrangements can be made.
 Mrs. Devinis when reached by the Democrat at her home, 50 Elm wood avenue, this morning stated that she was expecting further information from Washington and could not reveal any information until she receives authority to do SO from the state department.
 She and her three children came to Waterbury to make their home soon after their arrival in the country
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
America, Britain Are Rushing Second Front
Vast MeChanized Invasion Force Being Massed; 1000 Allied BOmbers Per Night to Smash at War
 Industries in Germany
BY NED RUSSELL

United Press Staff COErespOndent)
 London, May 28.-(UP)-The United States and Great Britain are making great strides" in creating & gigantic standardized war ma chine that will throw vast United Nations mechanized invasion force against the Axis, Lieut.. Gen. Bre- hon B. Somervell, chief of the U. s. army supply service, said today.
 Close cooperation designed to provide the same types of tanks, airplanes and munitions for the Allied armed forces is being urgently pushed in preparation for pro- jected operations that will dump perhaps 200 tons of bombs night on German targets, 1t was under stood.
 The ability to exchange equipment freely among troops of all the Allied powers, which will be trained to use standardized implements of war, is expected to be of great advantage to the United Nations in using the output of Americas expanding mass production industries.
 Somervell emphasized that the American forces maSsing in Britain for eventual attack on the contin- ent would have equipment that could be used lin any operations" by the British as well as the Americans, when the plans are completed.
 It was understood that the stand ardized equipment would extend through as many types of war ma terial as possible, presumably in- volving the giant planes and bombs with which the Allies are expected to attack German war factories in in- tensified aerial raids
 1000 BOmbers . Night
 Officials have said that it was logical to believe that 1000 Allied bombers e night could be sent over Germany, carrying bombs eacf weighing more than 4,000 pounds The big British Stirling bomber: use American Hercules or Wright Cyclone engines, making it possible to interchange parts with Unitet States planes.
 Bigger bombs are to be used, I was understood, under Q plan 0i carrying fewer but more destructive explosives which can be planted Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Philip Salinardi Is Given Penalty Today
Fined $ll5 With Costs, Also Months in Jail, After Two Days Trial; An Appeal to Common Pleas
 Court Under Way

Philip saNnarGi, 46, of 32 Ridge street was lined $l15 and costs and sentenced to jail for five months by Judge John L. Gaffney in municipal court today following a two-day trial on charges of assault, resist ance, breach of peace and theft. Bonds of $500 were posted in con- nection with plans for an appeal to the court of common pleas.
 Prosecutor William K. Lawlor rec commended a severe penalty at the conclusion of the trial commenting, Perhaps some policeman will be killed by this man. There is too much of this beating of policemen going on. People are crying for 1t to stop and this is the place to stop it."
 Arrested May IA
 salinardi was arrested May IA by Patrolmen Joseph Mccarthy and Frank Magro following Q bloody scuffle in store operated by Jos eph Janowitz at the corner of South Main and Meadow treets.
 In a dramatic plea for discharge of Salinardi, Defense Attorney Thomas Fitzsimmons of New Ha- ven declared that Oficers Mccarthy and Magro provoked the whole trouble". He declared that Ofiicer Magro had no right to use bis club on another man who attempted to stop the initial light between Jan owitz and Salinardi, nor did Officer Mccarthy have any right to search Salinardi without a warrant.
 Listing the injuries suffered by Salinardi In the fight with the po-
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