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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
SECRETARY

Permanent position with nationally known financial institution. Excel lent personality and ability to con- tact people essential. Must be be- tween 1923 and single. High school education necessary. Good salary and desirable working conditions. Inter- views will be held ct
 Room lice Bank St.
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Employment
wcmsn wanted

BOoKISEEPER- Wanted to work in wholesale firm. Knowledge of typ ing essential. Fine opportunity for right girl to learn business. Apply in handwriting. State experience fl any. BOX B-7S, Waterbury Demo crat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Legal Notice
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, March 1othl 4. b. i942. ESTATE of IDA SMITH,
 late of Waterbury In said Diss
 trIct, deceased.
 Upon the application of SAILS instrument In writing purportlng to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, ap. proved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on ftle more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application Do heard and determined at the Probate Ofiice In Waterbury, in said District, on the 18th day of March 4. D. 1S42 at II o'clock in the forenoon (standard TIme), and that notice be given of the pendency of said DlgtrIct, also by leaving with place of hearing thereon by pub. fishing the same one time in some newspaper having q circulation ln said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters, postage prepaid from Waterburys q copy of this order to all parties interested and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury on or before the 11th day Of March
 Attest:
 JOHN ,. EoWAkps. @~4AS1S SASs@s
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WHAT'S CooKrN,

Dorothy Thompson is due to eetuEn to the air In 8 new spon- OOred series vla BLUE March 19 Frances Langford will give . 'cOnnsnand performance" on Saturdays 'THit Parade" 'Dr. !. O." won't fade from the radio scene after all. Although he's be- ing dropped by his candy sponsor at the end of tho month, another bankroller will take over. Show may shift to q new time, however -. Teddy Wilson's Ensemble, Q slx-piece band on the hot rhythm side, will provide Che music when "Duffy'S Tavern" moves into it's new Tuesday spot next week Eddie (ROchester) Anderson has been given an unlisted number by the telephone company. So many people knew his old one that he couldn't get any sleep. ROches- ter's old number was, believe it or not, Rochester 2O22!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

GIRL for general office work in wholesale concern must be able to take dictation. High school gradu. ate preferred. Apply in own hand writing to Box B-67, Waterbury Democrat,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
yOTTTNGS


 Shirley Temples "Junlor NElss'' broadcast will be on the air for the second time tonight over CBS at 9. The mOppet's initial effort last week was, to these ears, only mildly successful Best-dreSser Adolphe MenjOu will be Eddie Cantor's model guest for the com. ic's pre- Easter parade tonight at g over NEG ... Guest on the sec- Ond '"Tune Up, America" broad. cast via WATR at 11:30 tonight will be Alleen Carmichael, Wo- mems personnel head 0R Vega Alr- crafts plant in Burbank, Call" fornia. The weeks show salutes the part women are playing In the defense effort .. Third broadcast in the series "The United Nations Speak" will be carried by WATR tonight at 10:15. Speaker is Leighton Mccarthy, Minister from Canada Recommended for reading by radio fans Is . new book by Robert Landry, radio eda. tor of the trade magazine, Va- riety. Just off the presses, lt's titled ''WhO, What, Why As Ra. diO"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

AcTCoatlc {. I; D A N c B v,t': tap, 1T Toe pc Waltz. Peabody, Rhumba, Lindy, etc. Regina Leonard, a E. Main. 6-00i5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

WOMAN or GIRL Wanted for general housework. Live in. Good pay. Apply 90 South Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Rooms, Board, Hotels
Rooms ana Board

BOYS CLUB, Cottage place-Nice rooms, swimming pool. all home cooking. Reception rooms. Mod. crate prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
BOXING CLASSIC ON wATR

BOXING CLASSIC ON WATR
 Plans for one of the most gigan- tic boxing shows ever contemplated, the proceeds of which will be do- nated to the families of enlisted men serving 80 gallantly under General Douglas MacArthur on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
RED CROSS SHOW

WATR and the Mutual network will broadcast as an exclusive fea- ture She American Red Gross show at Arlington, Virginia, tomorrow Afternoon at 3:30. The ceremonies have been arranged to honor Jane A. Delano, founder of the Army Nurse Corps and Red Cross Nursing Reserve, which supplies Army and Navy nurses. Lieut.. Douglas Fair banks, Jr., will act as master of ceremonies and the half hour pro- gram will feature Rose Hampton, of the Metropolitan Opera Company, actress Irene Rich, and brief cd. dresses by representatives of the Army and Navy. Object of the pro% gram Is to urge immediate enlist- ment in the Red Cross Reserve for War Service of ell qualified grad uate nurses in the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
90 Real Estate Wanted

WANTED-l to 3 acres of woodland suitable for cabin. Brook. 10 to l2 miles outside city. State location and price. Reply Box B-55. Demo- crat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

INFORMALLY HoUSE-Large lot Near Scovill Mfg. co. Price reason able. 3-2000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Educ0ti0n0l

Dancing Teachers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Dol Doings
By yEAg PARKER

Bataan Peninsula, ere now nearing completion. The show, called '1he Carnival oe Clouts," win be bread cast as Q WATR-Akutual exclusive in May, either from the Yankee Stadium or Polo Grounds. Among the titleholders to participate are Gus Lesnevich, Tony ale, Red Coche rane and sammy Angott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

HAVING LOST my Passbook No. ASOl3, Issued Co me by The Citizens dC Manufacturers National Bank, I hereby make application for . new one. David J. Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
1eGSemA@

Dental Plates Repaired 3 hrs. RI Your old plate made like new. up
 C1TY DENTAL LABORATORY l01 Hast Main 9k Dial 3~e0e6
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Merchandise
sOwo puu sssu1sna Os
OFFICE SUPPLIES 6 EQUIPMENT Ronald E. Daley 'l ": S:7sss nsin
Household Articles
ALRERT'S

Interior Decorators Assemble e 3-room model home out 1t for young couples of moderate FaAana
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
VTCTORY CORPs

VICTORY CORPS
 Youngsters in Waterbury and surrounding towns who are anxiOul Co be of help in the defense ee- fort had best Dc listening 0 WATR tonight at 5:So when the Lone Ranger goes on the air. Plans for the formation os Q s'Vic- tory Corps" win be announced during the broadcast, with Che younger generation being asked to perform such tasks as collect- ing needed war materials and as. slstlng in case of air raids. Mem bership in Che ''VictOry Corps" win De granted to all boys and girls who send in . three-cent stamp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Announcements
Loss and FOupa

LOST Light brown wallet contain ing sum of money. Drivers license and factory Identification Friday night or Saturday Q. m. In down. town district or on Walnut St. bus, Particularly interested in re- turn of wallet with necessary pap CTS, even if money isn't returned. Mail to address on Identification or phone 6-iO6O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

CASH-Paid for old, broken Singer Sewing Machines, drop-head. No selling. 221 Bank St. 5-1364.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
Steal Bus
Youths Drive OF as DSR
Man Gets Coffee

Because the driver of DSR
coach stopped for coffee early
today, two unidentified youths stole
his bus and drove themselves
home, leaving the bus in perfect
condition in an alley.
The driver. George Fitzsim-
mons, so, of 1859 Irvington ave-
nue.. told police he stopped for
coffee at Dexter and Fenkell ave-
nues, and when he came out his
bus was gone. Andrew Stetsonger
night supervisor for the DSR, no.
ticed the bus going south on vii.
demere avenue a few minutes
later and also notified police.
The boys were believed to be
about 20 years old. wearing rain
coats. Police and DSR officials
believe they took the bus only to
get home quicker, not TO do any
harm. The bus was found in the
alley at the rear of Hogarth and
Wildemere avenues.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
The War Fronts

EGYPT-Big tank battle IN
progress between Allies and
Axis forces attempting 10 free
German and Italian forces
trapped along Mediterranean
coast. Allied fliers bag at least
20 Axis planes. page IL
NEW GUINEA - MacArthur's
troops recapture village of
Kokoda, including an impor-
tant airdrome; Flying Fort
reSses turn back Jap trans
ports taking reinforcements
10 Buna, scoring hits or near
misses on two transports and
one escort warship. page ID
SOLOMONS-vJaps reported re-
treating on Guadalcanal after
Americans gain two miles in
offensive thrust. page L.
RUSSIA-Russians admit fall
of Nalchik and report new
German gains in that area.
but throw NaZis back with
heavy losses inside Stalingrad
and northwest and south of
city. page 3D.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
Barter System
Prevails in Moscow

New clothing for civilians Is
practically non-existent. Every
thing goes TO the army. and peo-
pie have TO get along with what
they had before the war began
The same is true Of shoes and
stockings. Shoemakers are in
great demand 10 repair old shoes
Tho shortage Of consumers
goods has led not unnaturally Il
a system of barter; people would
rather he paid in articles Of cloth
ing or food than in cash, This
leads TO some strange exchanges
Foreign correspondents. for ex-
ample. are allowed 10 buy three
bottles of vodka a week A Rus
sian friend of mine told me his
shoemaker had agreed TO repair
his shoes for one bottle of vodka
he was swamped with work and
would not repair the shoes under
any other terms.
Unfortunately, my friend had
no vodka and could not buy any
So l gave him a bottle, and he was
able to get his shoes repaired.
The above transaction. like all
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
War Firms
Pirate
Scrap Men
BY SILER FREEMAN

Pirating of labor has hit an
other and highly important branch
of Detroit's war effort.
Labor shortages. caused by fac
tories hiring away their men, have
cut down the processing capacity
of the scrap yards here to 90 per
cent. according ia Samuel Keywell,
president of the Detroit chapter of
the Scrap Metal Institute and one
of the largest dealers in Detroit.
Much of the salvage collected
in Detroit's Buy a Tank" drive is
still in the % yards which agreed
to buy the scrap. unable to be
processed TO the mills because of
lack of men. 1t will be another 90
days before the metal and rubber
can be moved out, scrap dealers
estimated.
I'VE can't send a truck into
a war plant here and be sure
that our men will not he hired
right of our trucks" complained
Keywell.
"They offer the men higher
wages than we are able TO pay
and they quit right and left.
I'VE simply cannot turn out
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SOlOTrlOnS
Marines
Advance

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (INS)
japanese land forces are re
treating slowly on Guadalcanal
the navy announced today. after
United States Marines launched
an attack across the Matanikau
River and advanced two miles in
one sector.
Supported by Flying FortresSeS
"a small force of United States
Marines" the navy said, attacked
enemy lines 10 the westward and
advanced two miles with com.
paratively few casualties"
This attack was launched Sun.
day (Solomons time) while Amer.
lean fighters and dive bombers
raided enemy positions on the
island throughout the day, silenc,
ing Jap artillery and forcing tho
enemy TO give ground generally.
In other actions four Jap planes
were shot down when six Zeros
attempted to raid American posi-.
tons on Guadalcanal and five adj
ditional enemy planes were de-
stroyed when Grammar Wildcat
planes attacked enemy installa-
tions al Rekata Bay. on Santa
Isabel Island, 1S5 miles northeast
of Guadalcanal.
The revelation Of this new
American land offensive closely
followed A navy announcement
that United States submarines in
Far Eastern waters have blasted
10 Jap ships. including converted
aircraft carrier.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03

ings of defeatism.
And yet, here Is what they are
enduring: Food is short, so short
that Wendell Willkie was speaking
accurately when he said in a press
conference at Moscow that there
are possibilities Of famine.
Foreign correspondents, who eat
much better than the average
Russian. arc given humps Of candy
TO put in their glasses OF tea be-
cause there is no sugar.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
ife Sharing Ride With Her Boss
Husband
Kills Self
I'm Crash

An enraged husband, apparently
aroused over his wife's share-the-
ride arrangement with her factory
boss, wounded her seriously and
her boss slightly with barrage
of seven shots early today, then
took his own life by piling his car
into a tree.
The body Of the husband, John
Mroczka, 81. of 5679 Elmer ave-
nue., was -remov from his
smashed automobile just before il
burst into flames at Ford road
near Telegraph road, Dearborn
Township. about 5 a. m.
GUN NOT FOUND
The gun with which he alleged,
did the shooting could not be founc
Immediately in the ssnoulderini
car.
His 2O-year-old blond wife
Helen, had been taken to Re
ceiving Hospital about an houl
earlier. a bullet wound through
her head. Her war plant boss
Bernard Carroll, 81. of Roseville
who was winged in the left arm
as he pulled away from TIT
Mroczka home, was treated TO,
first aid at the hospital.
Carroll, who supervises AZ work
ers. most of them women, on The
3 p. m. to midnight shift. said HI
had driven five women employe.
home as per his usual ride shar
ing plan before dropping Mrs
MrocZka at her home.
The two had planned to go fol
"a bite to eat" he said, but We
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Indie Cyclone Kills u 900

CALCUTTA, India, Nov. 3
GNSl. =A-d devastating cyclone
which swept over Bengal October
10 resulted in the death OF 1000
persons in the Midnapore and Par
ganas districts, it was reported
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
Returns Over WXYZ
Latest Election Bulletins From State TO Be Sent
Over Radio From Times Newsroom

Complete election returns will
be broadcast by Radio Station
WXYZ and member stations of
the Michigan Radio Network be-
ginning at s p. m. today.
Last minute returns will be
gathered and broadcast direct
from the editorial rooms of The
Detroit Times. using the complete
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
10 Million Ndzis
Red War S Toll

MOSCOW, Nov. 3 CUP).-Ten
million Germans have been killed
or permanently put out of action
on the Russian front. George Alex
androff, propaganda chief of the
central committee, said today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
World War lHero Dies

COLDWATER, Nov. 3.-Edward
c. Teal, az. thrice decorated vet.
eran of the first world war, died
at his home at Montgomery, near
here. He was decorated with the
Distinguished Service Cross, CroiS
de Guerre and Purple Heart
while a member OF the AEF.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
Aussies Trap
$500 Troops
On A|annein
Berlin Admits Giant
Battle On; RommeI
Corps Thrown Back

CAIRO, Nov. 3 (UP).-British
and German tanks were locked in
an "armored battle OF considerable
scale" today on the northern Sec
tor of the Alamein line, British
cornmunique said.
The battle was being fought In
the coastal sector of the AXIS
Notifications, where Austraiinr
troops had broken through and
isolated upwards of $500 German
and Italian soldiers.
(Radio Berlin described the
engagement as "a gigantic tank
battle" The Paris radio, Ger
man controlled, said the bulk OF
Axis tank forces in Egypt were
participating in what it called
the second phase of the North
African battle.)
AFRIKA KORPS REPLIED
Marshal Erwin Rommel, at
tempting to prevent the Austral-
ians from flanking his coastal
positions and thus paving the way
for a large-scale break-through
that might unhinge his entire
North African campaign, attacked
British positions Sunday night,
the communique said.
His Afrika Korps was thrown
back by 1t. Gen. B. L. Montgom-
ery's Eighth Army imperials.
The pocketed Axis forces were
believed trapped beyond Tel el
Elsa (the hill of Jesus) on the
Mediterranean coast.
TANKS OPEN CORRIDOR
There were reports that the
Australians, who cut across the
Observation-Disclosures railroad after
driving spearhead through the
Axis forward positions and turning
north. had reached as far as Sidi
Add ell Rahman, Is miles west of
Alamein.
Front reports said German tanks
had succeeded in keeping narrow
corridor open. and through that
wedge Rommel sent heavy Mark
~ tanks to aid the trapped in-
fantrymen.
Allied air forces destroyed at
least 20 Axis aircraft. and, in all
Operations, lost Is of their own,
another British communique said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
BY JAMES r. BROWN
international New. Service stan Correspond


Russia today faces the hardest winter since 1919 united
and unafraid She is confident of ultimate victory
today than she year ago.
This seeming contradiction will be understandable to
those who in London during the worst days of the
bltz when the English reacted in much the same way.
Morale in the Soviet Union good astonshingly good
considering their terrible suerngs honestly say that
during the past year in Moscow have heard whisper
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03

wire facilities Of international
News Service and the United
Press.
Michigan returns will he broad
cast throughout the night. or I'M
til returns are in. and will be a
part of nationwide roundup.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
Why Russia Can't Be Beaten
Reds Undfrdid
0fHunger> Cold

Despite staggering setbaeks and the certainty OF
further reuerses before this oUer the morale
of Soviet Russia astonishingly high, James E.
Brown, Moscow correspondent of International News
Service writes in the second article of his series "Why
Russia Can't Be Beaten"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
TRANSPORT IN FLAMES

A late report TO headquarters
said that the worst damaged
transport was observed burning
of the port of Gasmata early this
morning.
Both the transports. aboard
which the Japs had an estimated
1000 troops. and the escorting
war vessels were strafed by ma
chine gun fire from the Allied
planes, all of which returned
safely 10 their bases.
Recapture of the vital village of
kokoda by Australian jungle fight
Iers also was announced TODAY.
The town, on the north slope of
the Owen Stanley range, lies mid
way between Port Moresby and
Jap-held Buna.
A spokesman at headquarters
revealed that Allied ground forces
had regained control of the Ko-
koda airdrome in the successful
drive and were continuing TO pur-
sue the retreating Japs toward
lOivi.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
State sVote
Light Despite
Fair Weather
Brown, Van Wagner
Pin Hopes on Wayne
TO Offset Rural COP
BY FRANK NORRIS

Despite clear weather through
out Michigan, light voting was ex-
pected in all SO counties today as
patriotic citizens went to the polls
lin the nations first election of the
second world war.
Detroit's 1857 polling booths
iopenef at la. m and every one in
line at p. m. will receive a ballot.
PIN HOPES ON WAYNE
Senator Prentiss NJ. Brown and
Gov. Murray d. Van Wagner,
Democratic incumbents. base d
their hopes of victory on Wayne
County, hoping TO be the first
Democrats since the days of Sena-
tor Woodbridge M. Ferris to carry
the state in other than a presiden-
tial election year.
They hoped TO Offset outstate
Republican majorities by captur-
ing the metropolitan area by a
wide margin.
Equally confident. howe yer,
were the COP standard bearers
Judge Homer Ferguson. nominee
for United States senator, and
Secretary of State Harry F. Kelly,
candidate for governor. Both are
IDetroiters.
REFLECT WAR POLICIES
Through the selection of con-
gressmen, Michigan voters will, in
effect, pass their judgment upon
the federal administration poll
cies since Pearl Harbor. For all
candidates for both national and
state offices have made the war
their major issue.
Political experts do not, how
ever, expect much change in the
present congressional lineup, which
IS now II Republicans and six
Democrats.
In addition to members of Con-
gress and the governorship, the
voters will elect a lieutenant gov
ernor, secretary of state. state
treasurer, auditor general and
local officials.
There are nonpartisan contests
for various courts and, in Detroit,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
The Weather
HOURLY TEMPERATURES

The sun will set Al 35e .. m. today.
and rise tomorrow at 500 a. m.
The moon will set AZ $3.50 D. m. today.
and rise tomorrow at 3.21 a. N.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03

THE most important thing you do today is VOTE.
i You-and the voters of the state-today
selecting governor and other high officials, who will
Michigan for the next two years You selecting
senator who will represent the state in Congress for the
next six years the most important years in the history
of this country You selecting many other important
officials
When you vote, be that you vote for the Home
Rule Amendment which is number on the state ballot
This your chance to take the first step towards modern
izng the anquated moneywasting form of government
Wayne County is burdened with.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03

DIR. J. G. TOOLE, DENTIST, no
w. Lafayette. at Mich. Opp City
Hall. Hours 90. Tel. CA. 66S9.-Ad.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
Jdps Driven
From. Aiirfiie|d
In Guinea
Allies Battle Way
Across Owen Stanley
Range TO Kokoda
BY LEE VAN Alta
International News Service stan Writer

GEN. DOUGLAS MARTHUR'S
EADQUARTERS IN AIS
TRALIA, Nov. 3.-The japanese
foothold on the strategic island OF
New Guinea was measurably
weakened today as United Nations
forces crippled and drove of ar
invasion convoy headed for the
north coast of Papua and ousted
enemy troops from the town OF
Kokoda in the Owen Stanley
Mountain range.
Kokoda is the site of valuable
airdrome.
United States Flying Fortress
bombers headed off the convoy Of
two transports, a light cruiser and
a destroyer steaming down from
New Britain Island, shot down
five of nine accompanying Zero
fighter planes and subsequently
scored direct hit on one trans
port.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-03
JAP SHIPS RETREAT

When the convoy was discov-
cred moving in the direction OF
BuIa Jap coastal base on the
north shore OF southeast New
Guinea, with troops and equip
ment to reinforce Jap units along
the Kokoda mountain trail, the
large Allied bonbers scored many
near misses which damaged the
ships and forced them to retire
northward.
Near hits were made alongside
both transports, two bombs drop
ping within IS feet Of the port
bow of one OF the vessels.
Two bombs hit within IS feet OF
the second transport.
Just before dusk the Flying
Fortresses renewed their attack
As the convoy was making its way
back off the south coast of New
Britain Island and scored a direct
hit on one transport and many
near hits on both.
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/!
FORECAST
For Detroit
and vicinity:
Not much
change I'm
temperature
today
tonight and
early
tomorrow
morning: y
gentle 10
moderate
winds. ~
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WAR WORKERS

We have a trailer home for you on a
rental basis that you can turn into q
purchase IL you wish. See us at once.
$3.50 GRAND RIVER TIE. 2-6s4e