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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-25

the border, claimed capture of Sidi Barrani and struck behind heavy aerial bombardment toward the big coastal base of Marsa Matruh, where the British may attempt to make their stand 140 miles inside Egypt.
 Moving day and night, pushing eastward without giving the de- fense forces a chance to get set and boldly risking long communication lines, Rommel quickly reached the high point of the Italian invasion of Egyp& in 1940 and overcame stub- 'bornly fighting British mobile units along the Mediterranean coastal plains.
 The blow to the eighth army under Lieutenant General Neil M. Ritchie was one of the most severe of the North African War, although by no means decisive in the battle for Egypt. Rommel's transportation problems are now trefhendous and his land and sea supply routes open to heavy Allied aerial bombardment with United States four-engined B-24 bombers participating.
 Achievements On Way
 They also were indications that achievements were still moving to Egypt, presumably from other Mid- de Eastern sectors, and German radio dispatch asserted that some 1lOO0 United States troops in 1raq had rushed toward Palestine to aid in bolstering the threatened Medi- terranean fronts. The American force was a motorized division, ac- cording to the enemy broadcast.
 Rommels successful and quick break through the frontier, however had created the most dangerous sit- uation for the Allied Middle East defenses and greatly advanced Hit ler'g plan for twin offensNes through the Russian Caucasus sec tor and through Egypt to cut vital United Nations communications routes and seize the oil of the Near East.
 Despite the British report of "heavy" Axis losses in the Egyptian desert, Rommel was now in posses
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HOME FORCES AID
 SHIP SURVIVORS
Right on Job, at Some New England Port, Where
 They Landed

A New England Port, June 25.- (UP)-The role of the home forces in wartime is revealed today in a civilian defense committee report on the care and treatment of 46 survivors of a torpedoed American freighter.
 The report last night from To- cal chairman to his regional direc- tor told how a force of nearly 25C defense workers were swiftly mo- bilized and worked for S2 hours without relief to aid and keep ur the morale of the survivors who were landed at a typical New Eng land port.
 A local hotel manager donated the use of his hotel and food, cloth- ing and medical attention was quickly and efficiently given to the original list of A survivors. Four teen of this group, suffering minor injuries and shock. were imme- diately assisted to beds" Two per- sons more seriously injured were placed in an ambulance and transferred, to q hospital. Later two more survivors, both soldiers arrived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-25
CHINESE HURLED
 BACK JAPANESE
American Flyers Helping Chinese Air Force to
 Smash Japs
BY ROBERT P. MARTIN

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Chungking, June 25. - (UP) - Counter attacking Chinese land forces, supported by their own air force for the first time in eastern China, have hurled back 6 Japa- nese column along the Nanchang- Hangchow Railway and are storm ing the gates of two important cities in Kiangsi province, 1t was disclosed today. ...z
 A Central News Agency dispatch reported that American volunteer flyers attacked enemy concentra- tions south of Hankow Tuesday, but a spokesman at AVG headquarters later said nothing was known of the reported raid. The Central Agency dispatch said the American pilots destroyed three small enemy craft (Continued on Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-25
LITTLE GIRL IS
 DROWNED IN BROOK

Sufiield, Conn, June 25 - (U.PO -Wading beyond her depth in Stony Brook, Helen Fairman, l2. Windsor Locks, was drowned last night while on an outing.
 Harry Tractor, who went to the brook with his daughter Beverly and Helen, said he was unable to help the drowning girl because he could not swim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-25
FOUR CATEGORY
 INDUCTION PLAN
All Single Registrants to Be Called Before Any
 With Dependents
Nv REUEL S. MOORE

Limited Press Stan COrreSpOndenO
 Washington, June 25.-(UP)TNa- tional selective service headquarters today established a, -four category" system of inducting men into the armed services, under which all be called before any with depend- ents were taken.
 After single men, the next group called will be those with dependents other than wives and children. Men with wives only will be inducted in the third group. and men with both wives and children, or children or children alone. will be the last called.
 Headquarters sent this directive to state boards in accordance with (rontinlYed on Page O
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was FOUND DEAD

East Hampton, Conn, June 25 VI (U.P) - Missing from home for & week, Frederick Wright, 7l, was found dead ih 6 small brook late yesterday. The medical examiner said Wright, apparently died from shock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-25
Gen. Rornmel Has Smashed Through
 All British Forts
BOrders-Gravest of All Threats Against Suez Canal
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS Limited Press Foreign EditOr)

An Axis mechanical army smashed through Great Bitans forts the Egyptian frontier today and drove the crippled British Eighth Army back 55 miles inside Egypt in the wars gravest threat against the suez Canal
 Three armored divisions under Naz Field Marshal Edwin Romrnel captured Solun Capuzzo and Hell Fire Pass
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
RESPIRATORS USE
 FULLY EXPLAINED
Dr. Crit Pharris Is Guest Speaker at Health forum
 at Central Y

Industrial skin diseases and their treatment were discussed by Dr. Crit Pharris, industrial hygiene physician and member Of the Bureau of Industrial Hygiene of the state department of health. at a public health forum at the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. last night. Use and care of respirators were dis- cussed by Benjamin F. Postman. industrial hygiene engineer. The meeting was sponsored by the In- dustrial Foreman's Club and the physical edueationS departmnet's health committee.
 Skin diseases account for 65 to 70 per cent of the time lost in indus trial plants. Dr. Pharris stated. He spoke of th's need of immediate treatment to prevent spread of inc lection in preventing the infection. oil boils and rashes, and athletes foot were among the ailments dis cussed by tfe speaker.
 Mr. POstmaa spoke of the inns portanee of correct use of Tespir- ators. They should not be worn more than a few hours at a time, he said, and users should be given rest periods.
 Miss Barbara KiIduff, health Ssc- retary of the local Anti-Tubercu- losis league, introduced the speaker
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
LABOR INSTITUTE
 TO OPEN TONIGHT
Weekly Sessions at Cath. ollie High to Continue
 Until Next March

The first Catholic labor institute in Waterbury will open tonight un- der the direction of Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly, assistant pastor of St. Thomas church, and weekly ses- sions will continue until March. The sessions will be held on Wednesday evening at Waterbury Catholic high school South Elm street.
 Teachings of the labor institute will be based on the Catholic Action program, outlined by the late Pope Plus XI. The sessions are open to all members of organized labor, both men and E'ca:ea, and no attendance fees will be charged.
 Asaisting Father Donnelly in the conduct of the school are: pr. John c. Gilmartin, assistant superinten- dent of schools; Attys. Frank T. Healey and John B. Greco; George V. Grady of WiiDy nigh school; Jo- seph M. Sullivan, national presi- dent of the Catholic Evidence guild; and John R. Clark, Water bury accountant.
 The weekly sessions will be di- vided into periods, the first to be- gin at 8 o'clock and continue for 80 minutes. The class will be preceded by prayer to Christ the Workman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
MEN FOR OVERSEAS DUTY ARE SOUGHT
War Dept. Asks Darcey to Secure Personnel for
 Two Truck Units

Edward Darcey of the Darcey Transportation Company, Inc, yes- terday received Q telephone message from the War Department asking him to procure personnel 10 form two truck units for immediate oveT- seas duty.
 The telephone message follows an earlier telegraph notice from Theo- doFe v, Rodgers of the American Trucking Association, directing Mir. Darcy to furnish the names of one dispatcher. two mechanics, six driver goFemen and ie large tractor trailer drivers. The men must be be- tween iB and 4S years of age and enlistment must be voluntary.
 Mfr. Darcey requests that quail fed men who wish to apply for these Army jobs call him Immediately ct the narcey Transportation Com- pany office e at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
SEAL CAMPAIGN
 OPENS NOV. g
l5,OOO Letters of Appeal to Be Mailed Waterbur.
 ians Next Month
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Rehabilitation of persons who have recovered from tuberculosis was discussed by John W. Heckley, rehabilitation agent for the Con- necticut Tuberculosis Commission and the state department of edu- cation, at meeting of the Water bury Anti-Tuberculosis Board yes- terday. The procedure used in plac- ing expatients at work was out lined by the guest speaker.
 The annual Christmas Seal drive will be conducted Nov. g to Dec. 25 with a goal of $S,500 set, it was announced. Mrs. Edward J. Godfrey and Mrs. John H. Foster are CO., chairmen of the local campaign. Miss Barbara Kilduff, health secre- tary of the local league, stated l5,- % letters of appeal would be mailed next month in connection with the seal sale.
 About 100 Waterburians who have been discharged from sanatariums have been placed at work through the state rehabilitation service since 1t was organized In 1858, MT. Heck ley said. The Connecticut cost of rehabilitation work averages about S98 while the figure for the nation as a whole is about $2l0, he stated. He spoke of the importance of careful placement of the ex-patientS, pointing out that the cure costs taxpayers between S700 and $3.000 and that incorrect placement might nullify the benefits derived from the expenditure.
 Tests are given to ex-patients be- fore they are discharged from the hospitals. he stated, and each case is studied carefully before a job is sought. Suitability of various avail able jobs to the persons physical condition is noted. he pointed out. Training for the job is conducted through the rehabilitation agency and employers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
16,663 Contribute
 $225,96S To Chest
Pledges Reported at Y Meeting Tuesday Represent 80 Per Cent of Citys Quota

WAterbury's Community Chest campaign has netted Q total of e22b,- eSe So far with three days remaining to achieve the quota of S277 ,3oe, 1t was reported at meeting of Chest workers last night ct the Central Y. M, Q, A. A total of ie,0e3 persons have contributed 60 far, ]. Francis Smith, comniander-ln-chief of the drive, announced. The pledges amount to 90 per cent of the quota sought.
 MT. Smith and also J. Warren Upson addressed the group of 800 volunteers who attended last nights report meeting. Praise was expressed for the work done SO far and the group was asked to increase It's ef- forts 70 the quota could be reached by the time of the final report meet- ing, Friday night at the r, M, 0. A.
 The merchants, office, and wonl. en's fleets have already reached and surpassed their quotas, 1t was an- notlnced last night. The industrial fleet has secured 0l per cent of It's goal.
 Pledges SO. for for the various fleets are as follows: Merchants, 107o pledges, S20,12S; ofiice, 6S8 pledges, S2-,l44; utilities, 32o pledges, S4,lTe; schools, 3s3 pledges, SS,Oie; women's group, S49 pledges, tlo,2S3; and industrial, l3,So4 pledges, ei5s,246, for o total to date Of @225, ,06e.
 Concerns in the industrial fleet reported the following returns: Sco- will Mfg. O., 2225 pledges, $3S Chase Brass & Copper Co., 460e pledges, 0,e5l; American Brass Co.
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ton Park Community Club, the Web- ster School gymnasium in the North End, and the Anderson school gym nasium In the east end.
 John w. Bendler, well-known Brooklyn political leader, will act as chairman of the gathering. He is being assisted by large committee. Present plans call for program of speaking interspersed with enter tainment, Refreshments will also be served
 Accompanying Gov. Hurley to Waterbury for the Friday night ral- lies will be Lieut.. Gov. Odell Shep- ard, Secretary of State Mrs, Chase Going Woodhouse, State Comp troller John M. Dove, Atty. Rein hart L. Gideon, candidate for Att torney General, Nicholas Mona. can- didate for State Treasurer, Congress man-at-large Lucien Maciora. Mayor William A. Patten, of Tor rington. candidate for Congress in the Fifth District and High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of New Haven will also attend and speak at the several sectional rallies.
 Many of the candidates will be making their first appearance in Brooklyn.
 All of the local candidates, includ- ing Judge of Probate Patrick Healey, State Senator Michael V. Blansfleld, Atty. John F. Tobin, candidate for senator in the 18th district, and Reps. Daniel J. Mahaney and John A. Membrino, will also speak in Brooklyn.
 Aiding in making plans for the Brooklyn rally are Michael Rossi, Mrs. Helen Delaney, Atty. Clarence Balanda, Mrs. Margaret Colucci, Adams, Mrs. Agnes Mitchell, James A. Phelan, Alderman, Edward Lasky, Selectman Albert Rice, Thomas Ma tas, Michael Morrissey, Charles Cviska, Michael Toma, Mrs. Mar garet Zailskas, Com. John J. Savino, Mrs. Marie Mhaney, William Petch- lock, Com. Henry J. Bowling, Tes- sic JaYcobs, William Spallone, Miss Helen Shanahan. George McKenna, and Thomas Fitzmaurice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
WALLACE GRADY
 INDUCTEE-TO-BE
Shannon, Perkins and Linsky of Board 32 Also
 Pass Army Exams

Watertown, Oct. s2.--Men from Board S2 recently inducted into the U. 8. Army at Hartford were:
 Watertown: Edward Baculus, Cur tis Wickham, Chester J. Karwoski, William B. Keilty, Theodore c. Beebe, Alfred Croteau, James V, Blankenship (transfer from okla homa), Richard J. Kins (transfer from Brookline), John J. shannon, Edwin J. Keane, Walalce J. Grady, John R. Prestage, Edmund B, Schweitzer, George Bensavage, Ale fred DeLand, George Birdsall, John Lovrinoviez, Oakville: Malcolm Perkins (transfer from Waterbury; Iver Hoggi, Caesar Gugliemetti, Michael J. DeCanto, Domenic Gra- zio, Domenic J. Moz2ola, Joseph Lin- sky, Felix J. Andarowski, Micahel A. Dotoli, Everett L. Platt, Joseph A. Spardone, James Pike, Kenneth LaVigne.
 Thomaston: William F. Ryan, James J. Terrence (transfer from Milford, Ellsworth A. Knox, (trans- fer from New York), John A. Longo, Earl O. Beardslee, James M. Dana her, Ernest Cser, Edward w. Lysa- kowski, John II. Gnatuk, Charles J. Dew, Robert c. Fairchild (trans- fer from Florida), Stanley II. Klan- eski, Edmund V. Santoro
 Terryville: Howard Johnson, Louis Markiewiez, Walter E. Litke, Wall ter w. Parylovich, Francis x. Rear ney, Steven 2. Gudaitis, Stanley P. Bartnikowski, Frank BovinSky, Daniel J. Soboski, John Tichanski, Theodore s. Tomalsli, George Bis- COG (transfer from Naugatuck).
 New Milford: Truman w. Castle Eugene W. Reynolds, Frederick R. Erickson. Nelson Buckingham. Carl V. Carlson, Merit F. Jennings, Vim cent J. Waskkiewicz, Frank Min erly, Jr., Hubert J. Garvey, War ren F. Buck, Emerson A. Johnson.
 Woodbury: Charles E. Brown Harry Abbott, Howard ?. Bauregard Joseph Bynack, Michael J. Hogan John D. Coddington, Casimir j. Duda.
 New Preston: Wesley D. McHanfl Thomas J. Johnson, Jr., Oliver J Mead, Patrick J. Mahoney.
 South Kent: Adolph R. Edeen
 Washington Depot: Chester D, Mahoney, Elmer c. Quist.
 Warren: Willard B. White.
 Roxbury: William B. Hurlburt.
 Plymouth: Sterling A. Buell..
 Morris: Harry c. Weik.
 Washington: Harold T. Connecty.
 Bridgeport: Joseph A. Montague (transfer from Waterbury,.
 Bethlehem: Randolph E. Sanford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
KEILTY TO HAVE
 FAREWELL PARTY
Baseball Star to Be HOn- Ored at Banquet at
 Burns Grill
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mvs. William E. Rooney, l9O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-847S

Waterville. Oct. 2s = William Win" Keilty of Watertown, for mer outflelder in the Waterbury City Amateur baseball league, will be honored at farewell dinner to- morrow evening at Burns Old Time grill on Thomaston avenue.
 Keilty will leave next week with many other young men from draft board g in Watertown for Army service. He passed his physical exams in Hartford week ago.
 The committee in charge of the event includes Francis Burns. Rob- ert Emmet Bprns. George "Yock" Blinn. William Dillon, Thomas Cliff ford, Randall McCarthy, Alderman Patrick Shea, Bob Greatorex, Joe Lanouette and Eppy Gagain.
 There will be religious instruction for Catholic children of the four upper grades tomorrow afternoon at St. Michael's hall from 2:30 to 3:30 o'clock.
 Dinner Nov. IS
 Tentative plans were made last evening at Casper Davis Post meet ing to give dinner and dance for Post and Auxiliary members on Sunday evening, Nov. IS at Guer- tins Inn. Russell Atherton will be in charge of arrangements. Plans were also made to send Christmas boxes to Legion members sons in service.
 Mrs. Anthony DiRlasi, leader of Girl Scout Troop 27, announces the troop will meet tomorrow afternoon at St. Michael's hall at 3:30 o. clock.
 Sewing for Red Cross will be done tomorrow afternoon from 2 until 4 o'clock at Sprague school sewing room. A new supply of sewing has arrived and more women are urged to join the group.
 Bible Glass
 4 Bible class conducted by Rev. Charles Goodwin, vicar of St. Paul's church. will be held tomorrow eyen- ing at 7:l5 o'clock at the parish hall
 The Women's Society for Chris tan Service will meet this evening at the Grace Methodist church. Mrs, Arthur Twelyes will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
SIX OFFICERS, 1. NINE PRIVATES,
 NAMED BY CAP
First Such Designations Since Organization; All
 Are Approved

Six n-commlssioned officers and nine first class privates, the first members to receive such desig- nations since the organization of Waterbury squadron, 1892, Civil Air Patrol, last February, have been named by Squadron Comdr. Gerald M. Monaghan. All will wear stripes and chevrons exactly like those of the U. S. Army except that they will be super-imposed on Q red background.
 All the appointments have been approved by Major Thomas H, Lock- hart, wing commander, and be- come effective Immediately.
 Edward L, Bellemore and Ray mond D. Bellemore, brothers, who have been members since the squad- ron's inception, receive the rank of sergeant. Peter s. CarozSa, who has served 0 tour of duty at e New England task force base, is the rank ing corporal. Others named to this rank are George J, Chandler, Guern- sey P. LePelley of sharon and Rich ard o. Wood.
 First class privates are Raymond Burton, Domenic II. Greguoli, Peter J. Kelly, Charles r. Reher, Fred Schlegel, pr. Harold E. Traver, Harry c. Wabuda, William Wabuda and Paul II. Woisard.
 Comdr. Monaghan, in announc- ing the appointments, explained others may be named in the near future and the present appointments do not mean promotions will not be made again in the near future as service records warrat. Appoint ments are on the same basis as in the regular Army, for conscientious effort, excellence in drill, initiative and regular attendance at squad- ron classes with high grades.
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the future we cannot overdraw our raw material account and thus cause a stoppage in war production, or ale low materials which are scarce to so to non.essential industries.
 We should be tough enough to reg ister all women between the ages of l8 and 46. We should put all single women and those without depen- dents to work or in training as quickly as ways can be devised, If they are not already in the service of their country.
 We should be tough enough, as the President recommends, to call up our boys of lS and 2l and put them in war industries or in train ing schools organized to undertake special classes so that they will be ready later to take their places in the axmed services or as engineers, doctors and scientists.
 We should be tough enough to transfer civilian workers from one locality to another if our war pro- gram can thereby be accelerated.
 We should be tough enough to Insist that Labor comply with its pledge to give up the right to strike during war time.
 We should be tough enough to insist that no one in free America, where freedom to work means free dom Co live, should be compelled to work in 0 closed shop.
 We should be tough enough to draft laboe for industries which are essential for the war, if 1t cannot be secured otherwise.
 We should be tough enough to see that munitions of war are manu- factured by those most able to do the Job efficiently. irrespective of size. This will stop the drain on the efficient plant in a mistaken and costly effort to keep the inefficient plant alive.
 We should be tough enough to see to 1t that the Presidents order limiting prices, wages, slaries, and profits as authorized by Congress, should be carried out to the letter as well as in spirit.
 We should be tough enough to insist with all we have that this war be kept out of politics and politics be kept out of war.
 We should be tough enough to let nothing and no one stand in the way of making an all-out effort ncw.
 Stupendous difficulties are ahead of any total program, but we have proven ourselves time and again su- perior to any difficulty. For us prob- lens are made to be solved, and there is not one of us who doubts that we will solve them. Delay null tiplies the cost in blood and re- sources. We owe it to our sailors, soldiers and airmen, who are doing our fighting for us, to see that not one life is lost but it is sold dearly, and that in the future we, the civt- Han citizens of the United States, will be on time with all we've got.
 Let us resolve that in this high test Of our national spirit our in dugtry shall not be outmatehed by our courage. Let us be thankful that we have done so much in so short . space of time; but let us be reso- lute in making the promise of today the reality of tomorrow.
 HOWELL CHENEY. SEC.
 Connecticut Economic Council
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28

s.SAe pledges, 9S7,eO2; Waterbury Clock O., 1900 pledges. e7,200; Far. rel Foundry @ Machine Go, 670 pledges, Se,646, and small industries, l,e4b pledges, s27,i6S for . total to date of eiBe,246.
 Mayor Vincent A. scully was among the guests at the speakers table last night, Rev. Conner R. Lewis gave the invocation and Rev Eugene ?. Cryne delivered the ben- edlctlon.
 Factory workers have been asked to pledge Si per month for 10 months. The Chest solicitation and the Red Cross campaign will be the only ones made in local factories, 1t has been announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
CIRCLE OF CHEER
 MEETS TOMORROW

The weekly Faith and Fellowship meeting sponsored by the Circle Of Cheer will be held tomorrow eve- ming at 7:45 in the First Methodist church. The topic Of discussion will he "What We Can Do for Our Men in the Service" Miss dFatia Booth will talk on Current News of the Religious World" Music will be un- der the direction Of Mrs. Herbert c. Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-28
ALDERMEN VOTE
 $l,452 TRANSFER

A transfer of $i,452 to meet extra election day expenses result ing from the extension of voting hours to p. m. was voted by the board of aldermen at a special meeting last night. The money will be used to pay extra salaries and buy extra meals.
 The sum of $l,l52 will h.e needed for extra salaries of election day workers, and $500 will be set aside for extra meals.
 The money was transferred from the public works department item for layout and grade and streets.