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H-Bstted for Smith in sixth
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'Bstted for Giddens IN ninth.
fRan for Rrtts in ninth
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Halve Hole In Eagle IS.

Five under par in a four-ball
match on one of the toughest holes
around Washington. That's the
record of quartet of linksmen at
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d7o3) b37 SIS 54s d.s7al 478 $50 544
DOUBLES.

$3.50 1876 200 34s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09

 FREE OF CHARGES
Case That Accused Him of Being Driver in Double
 Fatality NOlIed

Lack of testimony to show that James Steward, 9, of 86 Locust street, was the driver of the car involved in a double fatality July 1s on the Waterbury -Naugatuck road resulted in nolle when he was ar- raigned in common pleas court to- day on charges of violation of the motor vehicle law for driving while his license was under suspension Prosecuting Attorney William J Larkin told Judge John T. Dwyer that it could not be proved that Steward was driving the car and recommended nolle as the only possible course of action in the court.
 Two companions of Steward, Wal ter Copeland, 19, of 26 Vine street, and Archie Thomas, p, of 254 Cherry street. were killed when the car in which they were riding crashed into a fence while the men were on their way to work in Naug- atuck. Steward said at the time of the accident that Thomas had been driving the car, but investigation disclosed the possibility that Stew
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
Enoch E. BorgnaesHas Secured An Attorney
Attorney Carl Mears of New Haven Will Represent Him When He Appears in Superior Court
 on Conspiracy Charges

Enoch E. 3orgnaes who Is being held at New Haven county jail pending arraignment in superior court here on charges of conspiracy against the City of Waterbury has secured Atty. Carl Mears of New Haven as counsel, it was disclosed at the superior court office yester- day afternoon when the New Haven lawyer filed appearance papers. Borgnaes, the mystery man" of the Waterbury conspiracy case, was ar rested June 30 when he arrived in this country from Denmark on the Swedish liner "Drottningholm." He had been missing until then since 1888 when efforts were made to sub poena him as witness before the conspiracy grand jury.
 The name of Atty. Edward T. Carmody, public defender, original ly had been entered as counsel for Borgnaes ct !he cffice 0s SEaye's Attorney Williag B. Fitzgerald when the accused man failed to engage private counsel. The case is expected to head the list of cases to be heard at the September criminal term of the court which opens next Tues day.
 Borgnaes who was city auditor during the Hayes-Leary terms had been accused of juggling the city records on orders from the city of- ficials. Outside of Leary who has been missing since the day he was to start q prison term for his part in the conspiracy, Borgnaes is the only one of the 27 accued men whose
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
NEW TAX MEASURE
 HITS EXEMPTIONS
Lowered Again With Add ed Five Percent Victory
 Tax on Incomes
BY JOHN R. BEAL

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Sept. 9-CUP)-The senate finance committee today is considering proposal to merge the tentatively approved five per cent victory" tax on incomes into the regular income tax structure by lowering personal exemptions to $375 . year for single persons, $750 for married persons and $125 for dependents.
 Final decision between the "vic- tory" tax as separate levy, i'm posed on top of all other taxes now in the new tax bill, and absorbing it into normal and surtaxes may be made today.
 Existing exemptions are $75O for single persons, $500 for married persons and S4O0 for dependents. The House-approved bill lowered those to $500, $l,20O and $40O, re- spectively. and the senate finance committee already has voted to make them $500. Si 200 and $500.
 Regardless of the action the com- mittee takes on the "ahsorhtion..' or separate" plans for the new levy, members were of the opinion that 1t precludes the adoption of Q
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
THREAT OF SECOND
 FRONT HITS HARD
Roosevelt, Churchill Have Created Greatest Effect
 Since War Started
By FREDERICK c. OECHsNER United Press Central European
 ManageF)

By FREDERICK c. OECHsNER
 United Press Central European
 Manager)
 Whatever the military background of President Roosevelts and Prime Minister ChurchllEs declarations may be, they are certain to have produced the greatest psychological effect Of any United Nations move since war began.
 Whereas the Atlantic charter announcement was made at a time when 1t could be torn to pieces by Axis propaganda as only a plohs expression Of distant ideallstic aims. the present announcement is one of actual policy carrying . binding promise Of aetlon-and soon.
 The statements could not have been better timed for their effect on the enemy and on the neutral, 0c- cupied and German n-satelllte nations, Such timing was no accident. The Russians are fighting desperately and holding % far at etallngTad and an the Caucasus and needed efl- eouragement. The haxia were bound to have been demorallKed by the druhbing given to Rommel ln kgypl and bg Increasing air raids iga which theig eastern borders threaten te be crossed now as lightly and ai
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
BALDWIN'S PATH
 SEEMS CLEARER
Wilson Opposition May Not Figure Strongly;
 Lieut.. Gov. Real Fight

The Republican state leadership today was marshailing It's forces be- hind ex-dov. Raymond E. Baldwin for the gubernatoriai nomination at the twO-day convention which opens tomorrow in Hartford. A late threat to the leadership had come in the form Of the injection of clifford B. Wilson of Bridgeport. former lleu- tenant-goyernor, as the candidate of rebel wing in Fairfield county. but the organization was confident that its lines would hold firm.
 Some observers believed that bee cause os the Bridgeport revolt the 0fganlEation would have to call on William ,. pnpe. local publisher, 10 keep LAlchflela County In line. In such a ease, AF. pape'@ hld for the nomination for lieutenant-gogeTn0F would be strengthened. Nevertheless
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
PROF. STURCES TO
 SUCCEED FISHER

Hartford, Conn, Sept. Q. (upl- RFos. Wesley R. 6tnFees of xaie University Will succeed Col Samuel H, Fisher as chairman Of the State neganse Council ca Sept. ll, lt was announced today.
 The appointlneslt Of Prof. Hturges, nos aleaa of the Councils cenann- NT Committee, was announced by Qcg, Hurley, IFe will receive afl aIs. nuai salary of t7.b00 ks adminlsiTa- tor. although Col, Fisher was q ei \ gear man,
 Col. Fisher did not give any apeci. e reaeon for Feslgnlllg in Q letter M Gov h1nFleys except tQ kayi
 sK feeL as ilse taN and winter eane on, tilo york should he linder llla direction of q younger nla6l. M& W Ibs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
BY WALTER CRONKITE


 (U. 2. Atlantic Fleet CorrespOndent) Copyright, ls42, by United Press)
 Aboard a U. S. Warship on Atlantic Convoy, September B. (UP) = The "A, ,289- ton U. 6. Navy transport Wake field, formerly the American luxury liner Manhattan, burned within sight of this ship tonight and was aban- doned on the Atalntic after her crew and $40 passengers were rescued by daring escort vessels.
 GA few hours later the Wakefield was reboarded by a skeleton crew and the hulk was lowed into an American east coast port. She was the second big passenger ship in American hands to burn this year. The other was the former French liner Normandie, wrecked at her New York pier)
 The Wakefield's passengers ir- cluded American women and chill dren who had been stranded in the British Isles and Fire since war
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09

German motorized infantry after repeated attacks on a narrow sector forced Russian retreat yesterday on the western approach = the sec ond retreat in that direction in 36 hours.
 The enemy had made no progress to the southwest in five days, but dispatches from the front indicated he was redoubling his efforts. Fresh reserves poured constantly into German lines, and their numerical superiority on land and in the air increased by the hour.
 The Russians fighting west and southwest of Stalingrad and the Volga river line were weary ano fighting fresh Germans who fal outnumbered them. The terrain or those approaches is unfavorable fol defense; it is rolling hills and shal. tow ravines, with no forests and few villages.
 Dugouts Protect Them
 Deep dugouts protected the Rus sians against German dive-bombers uAAu tkley IS4lCu OI1 dI IVAAACLJ IO SIOp German tank attacks.
 West of Stalingrad, Soviet troops fought tense battles with enemy tanks and infantry" the Soviet noon communique reported. Having con- centrated large forces, the enemy is attacking our positions and disre- garding heavy losses, particularly heavy from our artillery.
 "On one sector, attacking German tanks were caught in a mine field and three blew up. Another enemy tank force was dispersed while maneuvering on the edge of a mine field by our artillery and six were destroyed. On anothe sector, a company of Hitlerites was wiped out in an engagement near an inhabited locality.
 Southwest of Stalingrad, fighting continues. Soviet trench mortar de- tachments stopped an advance of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
SECOND FRONT HAS
 NO COMMANDANT
That Is One of Puzzling Problems That Must
 Soon Be Settled
By LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, Sept. g.. UP)- Hints from President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill suggested today tlat the United Ma siOns are nea6ing toward selection of a supreme American or British commander for the second front att tack on Germany.
 Marshal Ferdinand Foch had the job in World War I and it was not until after he took over that the conflict began to go the Allied way.
 American claims on the post are substantial But they would be limited. too, by the extent to which United States troops can join in a landing on the continent of Europe. The United States would have to put up men by the hundreds of thousands if 1t wanted the com mand flag to fly over an American
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
Waterbury August Sales Of Bonds, Stamps Had Decline

Sales Of war bonds and stamps declined in Waterbury during August. t was disclosed today in q monthly report by Chairman j. Francis smith Of the losal war bond and stamp committee. August sales amounted 10 SLABS, ,l0T.b0 compared with ei.0aa,s00 in July.
 4 large increase in bond sales during the current month ls anliel. pated, aa a result of the salute tG our Heroes" drive in which thca- teFs. nefrhants Rnd many others are taking part.
 Banks led ihe say in August bond eQlen. aiap0elfsH el a total af e5gt,. 1ao. Inanslrial issueFs were aee- asld, with e3oa abo. Tie post alilee hAd naiea amounting Co e1aB oab,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
MUST DECIDE OWN DESTINY

Break With Petain
 The letter, marking a decisive break between Petain and the pax- lament which had delegated its powers to him after the armistice with Germany, indicated that France was facing its greatest crisis since it's fall in June, 1940.
 Although the contents of the hiS- toric document were addressed to Petain alone, the letter was address ed as well to chief of government Pierre Laval.
 The letter, written in the name of the parliament and signed by Jules Jeanneney and Edouard Her. riot, the presidents of the Senate and the Chamber, marked a final and complete break between Petain and the Republican parliament which, at the arrnistice with Ger many, delegated to him his powers.
 This parliament has clung tenaci- ously to life, though Petain has never permitted it to meet and has now, the advices disclosed, ordered its final suppression.
 Protesting against what they caIl- ed Petain's violation of his solemn promises to limit his powers and against any move to enter the war against tour" allies. the presidents wrote:
 '"They have misled you if they tell you that the country will follow you along the path you are trying t0 take "Tt soIerates-because ft ean not do anything else--the measurea and the successive governments yom have imposed on 1t.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
British Bombers Hit Frankfurt Last Night
First Raid in Some Weeks-SeveraI Hundred Planes Smashed Germany's Rail Centers; Germany
 Demands Ships From France
By SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS United Press Staff Correspondent

London, Sept. 9-(UP)-A strong force of RAF bombers blasted at Frankfurt-am-Main in the Ger man Rhineland last night, the air ministry announced today.
 It was the first raid on Frankfurt, one of Germany's principal rail com munication centers, since August "A.
 At the same time planes of RAF fighter command carried out "offen- sive patrols" over occupied territory. Watchers on the Dover cliffs re- ported intense searchlight and flare activity along the Calais Boulogne coast, with waves of British bombers passing overhead and heavy explo- sions heard from farther inland.
 Seven bombers were reported missing in the communique, as well as three planes of fighter command and two of coastal command. The loses indicated that at least several hundred planes participated in the nights operations.
 Large fires were left burning. the air ministry said in announcing the raid on Frankfurt.
 lderman broadeasts heard in London said material damage was done in residential quarters Of some localities in western Germany and reported three planes shot d0wnl
 It was FgankfuFt's S5th raid 0i the var. Following the last one August 2s. British eommunique said . "strOng force" divided its attentions between Frankfurt and Wiesbadcn, the Germans admitted material damage.
 i2 Planes Over England
 Authoritative sources said thnl only sahouf i2" German planes wers over England last alaht. of whiel twe NeTe destroyed.
 The nsw RAP night raid aeains'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09

while sales through the federal rec serve totaled siBaei2.S0.
 The September campaign has been hlghlighted by the reonening Of Lib- eTty House. which served as Liberty Bond Headquarters during World War ! and which has been placed back on the Green from its place Of honor at Hamilton Park. Another hlghlight has been tbe visit here hy movie stars Charles I.aughton, Ann Rutherford and Virginia 0llmore. More stars will visit here later Ia the month.
 Liberty House e kEafled daily by crews Of volunteers freni various oF~ ennlRafiong and raslal groups. Un. oftelal reports indicate that bend and stamp sales this month gre thus gaF ahead af ihe Eeaulnr nllalm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
AUSTRALIANS ARE
 READY FOR LAPS
Strong Forces Await Ad= vance of Japs Who Broke
 Through Pass
BY DON CASWELL

(OnlteO TFcSS Stdn OOEEcSpOuucutI
 Gen. MacArthur'S Headquarters Australia, Sept. 9-(UP)-Austral- ian forces in the Owen Stanley mountains of New Guinea are hold ing strong positions against a momentarily diminished Japanese push toward Port Moresby, dis patches reported today.
 It was confirmed that the Jap anese had broken through the main pass in the mountains to reach Q position approximately 50 miles from Port Moresby, the great AL lied advanced base on the south coast.
 But though it was indicated that the Japanese had passed over the spine of the 5000 foot mountains, the Australians held a selected line among razor-back peaks leading down to the south coast.
 There was increasing evidence that the Australian defenders were strong enough to hold the enemy in event that . frontal attack fol- lowed the present utilization and fianking tactics of the enemy com bat forces.
 Allied planes. now dominant in the air over all New Guinea fight. ing zones, went to the attack again yesterday in support Of the ground forces in the mountains.
 Gen. Douglas MaeAFthnF an ,,ataxaaaA ia m aatsassa,rsaeesssn that AR. lied fighter planes heavily attacked the enemy troops and installation ln entire a0ne leading back fp K0 koda, on the north side Of thi mountains. with bombs and ma chine guns,
 Islt Sap Hhins
 MaeATlhus said also that Alllel
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
Petain, Laval Machine Is Warned By French Leaders
Any Attempt to Force Fight Against Her Allies Will Bring RevulsiOns;
 French Must Hold Their Liberty
COMPLETE, FINAL BREAK
 WITH PETAIN HAS COME
Copyright 1s4s by United Press)

Somewhere on the French frontier, Sept. 9-s (UP)-Marshal Henri Philippe Petain and Pierre Laval it was revealed today, have been placed solemn warning that France may suffer "convulsons" if the Vichy government attempts to draw the nation "into war against Allies" In an unprecedented indictment of the Petain-Laval regime, Edouard Her riot and Jean Jeanneney leaders of the last para- ment of the third republic have made public docu- ment decIaring It is impossible for liberty to die in the country of its birth from where it spread all the world"
 FRANCE BOUND BY TREATIES
 The language of the parlmentarians implied that despite the French defeat in June 940 despite the armistc with Germany despite the rise of Petan and Laval they still consider France bound by the treaties of alliance with which she entered the war.
 They warned bluntly of "convulSions" which would follow any attempt to deprive the French of the liberty they have tacitly implying that revolution might sweep the country again. overtrowing the Laval regime.
 FORCED TO TOLERATE ACTS |
 The letter said the French had tolerated the acts of the present administration "becauSe it cannot do anything else,' but warned
 DO not make the foolish mistake of believing that you win the adherson of its spirit its heart without and imminent danger that liberty cannot be reconquered without those convusions which, in truth it is your duty to avoid" #
 MUST DECIDE OWN DESTINY
 The parliamentarans said the aims of the govern ment not apparent insisted the right of the French people to decide their own destiny
 Implying that they considered Great Britain and possibly other United Nations at against the Axis, their allies Herriot and Jeanneny went record with protest in advance T without authorization of parliament you try to draw France into against allies which you yourself declared 'honor forbidS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
Russian Defenders Of Stalingrad Hit Hard
FerOciOus Attacks Continue Every Minute as n- creased Nazi Forces Battle to Make SOviets
 Yield Up Their City at Once
BY HENRY SHAPIRO United Press Staff COrresp0ndent)

Moscow, September g. - (UP) = Fighting the reached heights of ferocy today with the Germans attacking in greater strength and with rapdy than ever and with air superiority in such proportions that their planes cruSed leiSureY Russian positions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09

Farrell NeWi Eafa Fnil Tern nesinn
 xnaay. AlEhl muhaai hank laah, FeAb Smnfag College as Gommeges,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09
l6OO PERSONS ON NTRANSPORT ARE ALL SAVED United Press Writer Is Only Newspaperman to
 Witness. Disaster TRANSPORT FORMERLY WAS LINER MANHATTAN Caught Fire at Sea on Night of Sept. 3; Ship
 Was Salvaged

Editors Note: Walter Cron- kite, United Press staff corre- spOndent assigned to the Atlantic fleet, was the only newspaperman to witness the burning of the big naval transport Wakefield and the rescue at sea of her crew and $40 passengers. His exclusive dispatch on this thrilling sea episode fol- lows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-09

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

SYNOPSIS PRINCE VALIANT 5htN6 FOR HIS HOMELAND WITH BOIAR
The VIKING, WHEN RUORS OF GOD SEND THEM GOBRSNG
Up The COAST OF AFRICA. DRIVEN OUT 10 SEA BY STORM THEY RE-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

GRADUALLY THE SHORlNe CHANGES, PALM TREES APPEAR
AND MUDDY RIVERS The WIND FAILS AND THE HEAT BECOMES
TERRIFIC. BOLTAR AND VAL TAKE THEIR TURN Al THE OARS
THEY HAVE REACHED THE DOlDRUMS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

IA WORLD Or CONTRASTS SONS OF THE ICY NORTHANDS ROW
"A VIKING SHIP THROUGH STeANG FevER-HAUNTeD JUNGLE
Hl0sOUS DRAGONS SOURN ON SlMY MUDBANkS WHILE COR
GeOUS BIRDS GLIDE OVERHEAD. RVeRMONSeRS AMONGST SWEET
WTtR-LlIES! BEAUTY AND HORROR EVERYWHERE!
H. TosTss Next WEEK Che 6iunt.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-07-24
THE AMERICAN WAR TASK
Ruth Taylor)

don't know how you feel about it. but the question
What IS the Negroes part in the War; annoys me
end
The task Of the Negro in this war exactly the same
as that Of every other American--no and less
And the Negroes of America have proven that this is
their attitude by their willingness join in all forms
Of activity
Our first need is for the armed forces. We
face to lace with the fact that this is war which
must be fought out all the globe and that will
need not armed force but many We need men,
and need women to release them that they
fight The call is for Americans-regardless Of class,
reed color
Our second need is for men and for the fac
tories to keep those in the armed forces supplied with
the sneWs of to speed production its way 50
that by the overwhelming superiority Of arms we can
bring the speedier close The call is for Amer
leans regardless Of class creed or color.
Our third need is for and women for the
land. to make it blossom forth and produce more
and moro food that our people, both at home and
overseas may have strength with which to fight and
With which to produce. We need all those with green
fingers capable Of understanding growing things cap
able of cutvatng every inch Of sell to the best advant
age. The call is for Americans regardless Of
class creed or color
Our fourth need is for money, money with which to
buy the implements OF to turn the wheels or IN
dustry to keep the government running smoothly for
the good of all This money will from sacrifice
from doing without from careful spending by Ameri-
eans-regardless Of class, creed or color.
Our fifth need is for citizen soldiers ready to take
their place in civilian defense morale building and all
the thousand and monotonous essential tasks OF
keeping the civilian population fit physically, mentally
and spiritually The challenge here is to all Americans
regardless Of class creed color.
But our greatest need is for and Of Wis
ion and spirit who realize that this is war
against slavery, in which the forces of right are
nitted against the forces Of evil who willing
N where they best and who in emer-.
ssencv will be loyal, courageous and trustworthy We
need Americans-and do not what their class,
creed color may be. We ask only that they believe
in the American principle Of government Of the people
by the people and for the people -
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-07-24

Hon. Lawrence Fl. Light
ner, Supreme Commander,
Denver, Colorado is known
in the insurance Associa-
tions and Commercial In
surance Companies as q
business genius. He Is one
Of the great men who pilot
ed the American Woodmen
from the time it's assets
were $4,000 and through
the period of depression to
its present status. During
this period more than SIS,
0O0,00O.00 have been paid
in death benefits and hun
dreds Of thousands paid IN
sick and accident benefits.
Supreme Comm a n d e r
L. H. Lightner announced
through the May issue OF
the Fraternal Monitod that
the Association made a sub
stantial increase in member
ship during 194l, that the
Supre m e Camp has pur-
chased $l0O,000.00 in Gov
srnment Defense Bonds, that
the assets of the Organiza-
.-Ss@
ton at the close of 1941
were well over $500, 900.
Mr.. Lightner is appreciated
by all loyal ne ig h b or s
throughout the "A states in
which we operate.