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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
Residents Of State
 Urged To Cooperate
Five Pounds of Scrap Rubber Needed From Every Man.
 Woman, Child in Connecticut to Meet Quota

overcome its rubber shortage" Mir. Patterson said. "Old rubber that lies around in basenlents, attics, ga- rages and barns only rots and dis integrAteS and does nobody any good. But if 1t is turned iii to a service station before June 30( 1t will be reprocessed and will help materially to ease the stringent rubber shortage.
 Not only Is this one way for every man, woman and child to help win the war, but 1t will do much to prevent every individual from be- ing deprived of the many daily ne- cessities of life which are made of rubber.
 'The scrap rubber campaign ends June S0th. Until that time filling stations will pay one cent pound for rubber baby carriage tires, bi. cycle tires, automobile tires, auto- mobile tubes, rubber soles or heels, rubber gloves, bathing caps, bath. ing suits and aprons, rubber sheets, pads, mats and baby pants, rubber boots and overshoeS, garden hose and other articles made of rubber. Not only will filling stations pay cent pound for rubber, but every. one who contributes to the drive will be repaid Q thousand times in satisfaction for helping to salvage rubber for victory"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
CHILDREN FLOCK
 TO.PLAYCROUNDS

Yesterday mornings rain did not spoil playing at the city's play grounds very long, for yesterday af- ternoon hundreds of children turned out to participate in the opening days program. A few of the shell tered playgrounds were used in the morning by children who couldn't wait for the rain to stop.
 William .. Derwin, director of playground activities has announced that the Chase and Hamilton park swimming pools are ready for use. Girlsy
 Girls day will be observed at the ChasN pool on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and at Hamilton park on Thursday. Friday and Sat- urday. All other days except Sum- day will be for boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
HOW WAR CAME"
 TO UNITED STATES
Secretary Knox Gave First News of Pearl HarbOr to
 U. $. President

Washington, June 24-CUP)-A l7-word alert to American warships In the Hawaiian area, intercepted at the navy yard in Mare Island, Calf, gave ofacials here their first news of Japan's treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor, 1t was disclosed today.
 The message read:
 From Cincpac (commander-in- chief, Pacific fieeN to all ships present Hawaiian area: Air raid on Pearl Harbor. This is no drill"
 Cincpac was Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, who has been ordered to stand court martial, probably after the war, on charges of being par- tially responsible for the Japanese success at Pearl Harbor.
 The message was not an official report to Washington, but 1t was hastily relayed here and handed to Secretary of Navy Frank Knox. White-faced, Knox phoned Presi- dent Roosevelt who was having luncheon in the oval room of the White House in the company of Harry L. Hopkins and his Scotch terrier, Fala.
 = The time was 1:47 p. m., EST, Sunday, December 2, 194l.
 It was not until a few minutes later that Knox verified the full implications of that terse alert. He telephoned Hawaii and his conver- sation with Rear Admiral 0. c. Bloom there was punctuated by the dull roar of the bombardment. There was no longer any doubt.
 Told for First Time
 These details are revealed today in an article "How War Came" in the current issue of the Ladies' Home Journal. It was prepared by Forrest Davis and Ernest K. Lind ley from previously unpublished records at the White House. state department and other government agencies.
 When Knox first called the presi- dent, he began the conversation by saying, MT. President, 1t looks like the Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor--.,"
 "No," MT. Roosevelt interrupted.
 "It's true" said Knox: "I'll read you the message"
 After bidding Knox to safeguard the Panama Canal and the Alaskan defenses, the president hurriedly called Secretary of State Cordell Hull by telephone and told him, say ing the report had not yet been confirmed.
 It was just . few minutes before Hull held his famous conference with Japan's two peace envoys" and denounced them in words that are now famous.
 Thus on a peaceful Sunday war had come suddenly and terribly to a Washington that long had ex- pected 1t, but without the treachery that had accompanied 1t.
 Mld-yAnuaFy Warning
 The article said Uudersecretary of State Sumner Welies warned for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
MORE STRINGENT
 DIMOUT IN MASS.
Coastal Residents to Learn Today Whether They
 Must Put Out All Lights

Boston, June 24.-(Up)--Massa. chuSetts coastal residents may learn today whether more stringent di1n- out regulations will be imposed to eliminate the slyglow that imperils shipping.
 Extension of the dimout zone as far as Worcester, Brockton, Law. renee and Lowell was believed pos. sihle if the army tests In last nights scientific" blackQut of B6 Metro. politan Boston communities show the need.
 Electric light experts accompanied army officials while they measured the amount of light visible at sea during various stages of the black out which worked with clocklike precision.
 Street lights in Sl coastal com. munities from Scituate to Salem were extinguished at 10:30 D. m. and 10 minutes later the street lights in the inland cities and towns were turned off. At l0:5O p. m. the sirens announced the complete blackout which lasted 2i minutes.
 In contrast to other hlackouts, pedestrians and automobiles were allowed to move after the street lights went out until the complete blackout was called.
 The test was ordered by Mai Gen. Sherman Miles, First Corps Area commander, and was in charge of Col. Harold G. Storke who said the light meter recordings might decide that regulations now in ef- feet should cover Worcester and possibly Brockton, Lawrence and Lowell.
 He did not comment on the pos- sibility of further coastal restric- tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments have been ap- proved at the office of Compen- Satlon Commissioner John ). o. Cornell:
 George Seder of 94 Cherry street, Waterbury, against Clyde Jennings of West Main street, Wa terbuTy, $S.12 beginning May IS, hernia.
 Raymond O'Leary of l766 East Main street, Waterbury, against Raymond Baking Co. of Water bury, $2S beginning December 17, 1941, strained back.
 Frank Kaprosh of A South Leonard street. Waterbury, against Seymour Smith q Sons, Inc. of Oakville, $14.1S beginning April 20, Iacerated left index finger.
 Arthur Cravansola of Torring- totn against Fitzgerald Mfg. Co. of Torrington, $17.7S beginning June s2, confused left foot.
 AlonxO Woods of Vine street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass X Copper Co.,, Chase Metal Works Plans, $2S beginning June 2, confused left knee.
 Michael Koval of 223 Long Hill street, Waterbury against Chase Brass & Copper CO., Chase Metal Works Plant, $2l.S9 for nine and 1-2 weeks, 25 per cent loss of func- ton of left index finger.
 G. SantOpietrO of 1887 North Main street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass q Copper Co.,, Wa terhury Mfg. Co. plant, $20.41 be- ginning June 2, injury to right foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits have been issued by Building Inspector John T, Hartley:
 A5rs, Anna Marinelli, to erect two-car garage at 134 Hawthorne avenue, $460.
 Domenic IagroSsi, two-car ga- rage at l39 Edson avenue, $500.
 Bruno GiordanO, one-stOry ga- rage at 7O6 Highland avenue, $2OO.
 Hayes Construction O., interior alterations to dwelling at 2S0 Cherry street, s2SO.
 Nicola Guida, repairs to garage at 0e Dikenan street, $50.
 Robert Outlet, tool shed and chicken coep on Newton avenue, &eS.
 A. Santa PietrO, close in two poFChes at 1e4O Baldwin street, Sz7B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24

Cichowskl's win puts him into the semi.flnals where he is scheduled to meet Eddie Wilkes of Wethers- field who yesterday defeated one of the co-medaNsts, William Hughes of the same town. This morning wilkes defeated Felix Terza, Good win Park, Hartford, entrant, 3 and l. It was Torza who upset Nor- wich's Bobby Patrick yesterday morning in convincing fashion.
 Co.medalist Frank Staszewski of Winsted continued his steady play with 8 hard-earned victory over Dom SoccoN, one of the states top-ranking players, 2 and 1.
 Tn the other Quarter-flpal match Altheus Winter, Jr., of Brooklawn defeated Dr. w. J. Connolly, Stam- ford dentist, 3 and 3. Winter meets Staszewski this afternoon.
 The consolation round of the top flight found Petey Burke of Nauga. tuck moving into the finals with a default from Ed Kowalski.
 Bob Boucher, Crosby golfer, also got into the finals, the third flight Tn the fourth flight D. S. Futile, Jr., is also Q finallst, while In the Senior Division Bill Sweeney and H. w. Hell are scheduled to tangle for top honorS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
.NEA Telephoto

MiddIetown, June "A - Police Chief Harry w. Futile of West Haven was elected president of the Connecticut State Police Chiefs Association at the annual meeting here Tuesday afternoon. Other officers are: First vice pres ident, State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey; second, Chief Charles J. Hallisey, Hartford; sec retary and treasurer, Chief Ken meth Rowland Woodbridge; re- cording secretary, Captain John J. Luddy, Bridgeport, and sergeant at-arms, Chief Hugh Meade, Tor rington. Commissioner Hickey pre-. scented a glass bowl and candle sticks to Chief Charles A. Ander- son of MiddletOwn, retiring pres ident. Richard II. Simons, special agent in charge of the FBI of- flee in New Haven, spoke to the gathering, held at the home of Samuel Matters, honorary member of the MiddletOwn Police Depart ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
SPANISH SHIPS
 ARE AIDING AXIS

A New England Port, June A. (UP)-The captain of an American freighter reported today that Span- ish merchant vessels are aiding Axis submarines in sinking United Na- tions' ships.
 The captain, whose name was withheld. said the Spanish ships broadcast radio messages and ask vessels in the vicinity to relay them. He said that U-boatS listened for such re-broadcasts, use a radio- compass to plot the location of the allied vessels and then track them down and sink them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
Broken Windows

Park department officials took inventory at the abandoned Por- ter street school yesterday ard counted 1l5 broken windows. The park department has taken over the building for the storage of equipment used on the Porter street playground.
 John McGough, inspector of school buildings said he did not think any of the windows will be repaired. Many of the windows have been boarded up, he said and vandals probably would break those replaced. The school has been broken into several times but there Is nothing of value to be taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
BY ELMER c. WALZER IImltA13 Prnss EinameiaI EaiAORl

a~~e~@"NAN-A
 New York, June 24.-(UP)--Ac- tivity in copper shares and a sale of 5000 shares of Atlas Corporation preferred featured an otherwise dull, narrowly irregular stock mar ket today.
 A block of 6,40O shares of Ana conda Copper sold just before noon at 9 'T-8 up 1.4. Other copperS were steady, except International Nickel which declined on a propos- ed 100 per cent excess profits tax for Canada.
 Steels were firm and dull. Chry- sler dipped 1-4 to 57 3-4 and Gen. eral Motors was unchanged at 36 l-4 after earlier gains.
 The 5000 share block of Atlas pre- ferTed was at 48 1-4 ashare, up 1-4, and the only transaction in the issue. Erie certificates were active in q narrow ly .rresular rail section. They had 8 small net gain. Aircrafts which appeared were firm. Oils were steady and utilities little changed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
NOLLE GRANTED
 IN FINAL CASE

Charles A. Robillard, 53, of Vol colt, was given 8 nolle after he was arraigned in common pleas court today on . charge of violating the rules of the road. He was arrested May 5 and entered a plea of not guilty in the court June G.
 Following the conclusion of the case the common pleas court re- cessed its criminal docket iiidefi- niteIy. The courts civil session will close for the summer Friday ct the conclusion of the short calendar session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
Ten Tons !!

Chairman William I4aube of the Rotary clubs rubber salvage com- mittee reported on the success of Saturdays house to house col- lection at 8 meeting of the club yesterday at The Elton.
 Ten tons of scrap rubber was collected, he said. He thanked all those who had aided in the can- VaSS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
To Explain

William L. Parkmond, 34, col. cred, of 843 Bank street, who es- capped injury when his car turned over in Bethany yesterday, was arrested by Trooper John Hart nett on @ charge of reckless driv- ing. He will appear in Bethany town court Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
Citation

The U. s. Treasury Department has given a special citation to the Metal Hose branch of the American Brass Co. for achieving a record of 100 per cent participa- tion in the payroll deduction plan for purchase of war bonds.
 The citation allows the plant to fly the Treasury Department "E" alongside the Navy "E" which the American Brass Co. received last month for excellence in war pro- duction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
SpOtlighting Brass CityNews
Shutdown

The A. H. Wells Co. manage ment and & committee of local 251, International Union of Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, yesterday agreed on a vacation schedule calling for . shutdown of the plant from June 30 to July 6. Employees will receive 8 paid vacation.
 Company officials said that the shutdown is necessary to make repairs to machinery and equipment, making . staggered vacation plan impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
And He Got Away

It was on a Sunday afternoon eight years ago today-June 24, 1S34-that Wolcott's famous dou- ble murder was perpetrated by John Crow.
 The latter, who fled the scene after killing Clarence Yuskis, 22, and Julius KarvausRas, 40 and wounding Mrs. George YuS&is, never was apprehended although an intense manhunt was organ ized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
WOOL MARKET

Boston, June 24.-(UP)-There was slight improvement in the Boston wool market the U. 8. Agri- culture Department reported today.
 Sales were reported in graded lines of staple and good French combing fine territory wool at ceil- ing prices. Some purchases of fine wool running bulk to staple were made in the northwest at firm prices. All types of medium wool continued very inactive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
CnNTRACTOR DEAD

WiIIilnantIC, Conn.,, Jlne " VI (UP) services will be held Friday for Theodore Green Smith. T2, retired Hartford roofing contrac- tor. who died yesterday at Eastfcrd. Smith was a native of Pittsfield, Mass, and is survived by his widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24

the following morning, and three days later submarine torpedoed the American vessel and then shelled 1t.
 The United States vessel, besides survivors of the Dutch ship, carried Q crew of %. Of the 94 persons aboard the Dutch ship. 49 were saved by the United tSates freigh- ter = 3l seamen and 18 passengers.
 Ensign Malcolm s. Mcleod, 22, of 1914 24th street, Bellinghan, Wash ington. commanded . Navy gum crew aboard 8 medium -sized United States frelghter sunk June 13. His crew stuck by their gun until rising water and fumes seeping up from below forced them to abandon 1t. They didn't get to shoot at>the sslb- marine, because 1t stayed under water until 12 minutes after the second of the two torpedoes it fired, struck.
 All 56 men aboard go t away, but second engineer Abe Ediger of Kansas City died in a fall aboard the ship that rescued them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
319 Vessels Of United Nations Sunk By Axis
That Is Total Toll to Date Taken by Submarines or Mines-353 Ships Were Hit, 34 Reached Port
BY 0. D. ENGELKE Limited Press Staff Csrrs1pondent)

A Caribbean Port, June 24. - (UP) - The sinking of IS United Nations 13 in the Caribbean and two off the United States Atlantic coast raised to least S9 today the toll of vessels Axis submarines and sub marines and submarineaid mines have taken in western hemisphercal waters since the middle of January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24

New York, June 24.-(UP)-C6t. ton futures pushed forward as much as 66 cents per bale but lost about half the advance in forenoon trad- ing today. Mid-6ay quotations were up ? to 6 points-l0 to 90 cents r1i bale.
 Buying was principally for the account of mills and trade interests. New Orleans supplied contracts on what was believed to be hedging against eco cotton purchases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24

RKO Radios Powder Town" starring Victor McIaglen, is the first Hollywood feature dealing with na- tional defense to be made under ac. tual wartime conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
Zennmons Loses In Quarter-Finals

Vic ZeOn surprising display of championship calbre golf at Waterbury Country Club this eliminated from the 3d Connecticut Amateur Golf In of the beyed matches da the winner Edward Cchow NaugatuCk before claiming victory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24

Tine first commercial air line in china was established in 1929, oper- ating between Shanghai and Man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. June 24 (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through June This Year Expenses Last Year $3l,Si4,965,427.24 $12,39S, S,0iS,517.S7
 War Spending $25, ,o03, ,o53, ,s45.41 { 6,oa0,e2i,s ,s4e.oS
 Receipts
 $l2,Ss4,ST6,5te.76 : 7,ts7,is7,6Si.iS us,sss,s.s,s7Ss.ssts Sst D'sosats 2 osattsss,sSzsss
 Cash Balance : l.sos. ss7, 7,o61.Oi : 2.7s5.lOs.47L7T
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
Market Is Very Dull, Irregular In Trade
Activity in Copper Shares Sale of 6,OOO Shares of Atlas Corp Preferred Only Features in Business Today
COTTON FUTUREs

except American Water Works pre-. ferred, which lost { I-2 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24

An appeal to every man, woman and child in Connecticut to accept and fulfill a quota of at least five pounds of scrap rubber to be turned in to . gasoline service station be- fore June 30 in the petroleum in- dustry scrap rubber drive, was made today by R. L. Patterson, chairman of the Connecticut Petroleum Scrap Rubber Drive.
 To meet 6 five pound quota, MT. Patterson pointed out, 1t will be necessary for some people. to turn in double or triple their quota, In order to make up for the small children and the adults who are unable to meet their full quota. On the basis of the last census, an average of five pounds per capita would produce 8.546,2i0 pounds of scrap rubber in Connecticut, exclus. i've of industrial scrap.
 TO win the war, America must
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-24
nTEs PI.AYTNG GOLE

New Britain, Conn, June 24 - (UP)--Stricken with 8 heart attack after playing golf with his son, Paul s. Riker, 45, died at the Stan- ley course clubhouse late yesterday.
 The son, Paul, Jr., lA, said his father had complained of feeling unwell while they were playing.
Evening star., 1942-03-20
Flying Horses
Ion Cosmos Club
Ceiling Gone

The upside down flying horses.
the specters which have haunted
the Cosmos Club for the past 20
years. have been exorcized.
Well known to all frequenters OF
the clubs assembly hall. they ap-
peared every time the lights were
turned on in the form of horse
shoes Of light on the ceiling. 1t
appeared as if invisible horses were
prancing over the heads OF the audi
ence.
The assembly hall at one time
was the stable of Mark Hanna,
where at the turn of the century,
he kept not only his town horses,
but some Of his racing steeds. The
ghost" explanation became q IA
miliar joke among the Nations fore
most scientists.
1t was undoubtedly an optical IL
luSion of some sort, but eminent au-
thorities on optical phenomena never
were able to give convincing ex-
PLANTATION.
Last night when members of the
Washington Academy Of Sciences
gathered at the club, they found
that the old lights had been re-
placed by new fluorescent lights and
the flying horses had gone to VAL
halla. There were no footprints on
the ceiling and members are as
sured they will never appear again.
Evening star., 1942-03-20
Il. Comdr. Baron
Killed in Action in
Asiatic War Zone
Former Instructor
At Annapolis Leaves
Wife, Children Here

1t. Comdr. Richard Baron, Al, was
killed in action last Sunday in the
Asiatic war zone, the Navy Depart
ment has notified his wife, the for
mer Anne Bannister Pryor. who lives
at POLL Kalorama road NV.
Details of his death were not an
nounced.
Born in Lowell, Mass, Comdr.
Baron entered the Naval Academy
in June, 1920. After graduation he
served In the fleet about seven years,
and was stationed with the Navy
Department here from 1881 to 1888,
when he was sent to the Orient. For
q time he was in the Yangtze patrol
and then on the South China coast.
His wife and family resided in
Chungking and later Shanghai. In
1887 he returned to the United
States as instructor of navigation at
Annapolis In 1899 he was again
ordered to the Far East, his family
accompanying MIN.
Mrs Baron, a native Of Washing
ton, returned home from Cavite in
November, 1910, accompanied by two
children, Gerald. 6, and Anne, 3.
A third daughter. Mary Louise, now
l3, was in Washington attending
school.
In addition to his wife and three
daughters, Comdr. Baron is sur
vived by his mother, Mrs. Charles c.
Baron of Lowell, Mass; two sisters,
Mrs. E. M. Abbot of Westford, Mass,
and Mrs. M. B. Littlefleld of Larch-
mont, N. Y, and q brother, Gerald
S. Baron Of Columbus, Ohio.