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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
CREDIT MEN DINE
 MONDAY EVENING
Major Edward Heller of Boston to Be Waterbury
 Club Guest Speaker

Maj. Edward H. Heller of Boston will be guest speaker at a dinner meeting of the Waterbury Associa- the Waterbury club. He will discuss tion of Credit Men Monday night at the presidential executive order which makes funds aavilable for war contractors under certain guar antees of the War and Navy de- partments.
 A liaison officer in the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Maj. Hel- Ter is considered an outstanding authority on financial matters per- taining to prosecution of the war. He is graduate of the University of California and Harvard Law school.
 Business men, bankers, and indus. trial executives are represented in the local organization. Members making arrangements for the meet ing are: John E. Bulger, Herbert Pinter, Homer Senior, John Giest, George E. Moseley and Harry Leigh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
War Creates New
 Evening Classes
Advanced Mathematics to Be Offered at Crosby
 War Economy to Be Interpreted at Wilby

Dr. John c. Gilmartin, director of adult education, is busy these days gearing his evening school ma chine to conform with the needs oc- casioned by the present war. In an- swer to the many requests of young men who are soon to enter the armed forces and who wish to pos- sess 8 better knowledge of certain subjects which will serve them to good advantage in the service, as well as in answer to the requests of many local young men and women who require a credit or two to en- roll as students in the University of Connecticut local extension work, new classes will. be formed tomor- row.
 Mathematics
 At Crosby High school Thursday and Friday evenings of each week there will be a course in advanced mathematics. On four nights of each week there will be classes in elementary algebra and geometry. War Economics
 At Wilby commencing tomorrow evening course will be started whose aim will be to interpret war economy. The object of the course will be to ground the students in the A. B. c. of war economics, as for example, the fact that wars are fought not by money but by goods and services, that it is impossible to raise enough money to win the war and at the same time to con- tinue to consume as we are now consuming. It will explain imitation, why it must be and how it can be prevented, and the individuals re- sponsibility to act in such way as to prevent it. It will outline a sound personal financial policy in line with the war effort. It will interpret the presidents seven-point program to apply imitation curbs: taxation, price ceilings, Stabilization of wages and salaries, farm parity prices, war bond sales, rationing, and discour- agement of credit and installment buying.
 The course will stress the econ- omics of wartime labor problems which are daily becoming more acute as the manpower shortage develops. The aim will be to foster an appre- citation of the normal American way of life by stressing the deeply al- tered standards of living resulting from the war. If students under stand the significance of the changes that are taking place, they will &C., cept in the right spirit the new and harder way of life that they must face until the war is won.
 Included will be something of the economic background of the war and contrasting of the war aims of the Axis powers with the spirit of the Atlantic Charter. Students will be given some vision of 0 world or- der in which Hive and help live'' and collective security" will become the international ideals of the fu- tlre.
 This course will draw heavily on current newspaper, magazine, and radio sources for material and will follow g lecture-discussion pattern in the presentation with emphasis very strongly on discussion. Typlng and EtenogFaphy There is such Q demand at pres- ent for stenographeTs and typlsts for federal, state and local work that e course will Do introduced at the Wilhy high school for former
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
TALBO TODEFER
 DRIVE FOR VOTES

Congressman Joseph E. Talbot (R), candidate for reelection next month, announced at Washington yesterday that he will not return to his home in Naugatuck to begin his campaign until Oct. q. Important legislation that is pending demands his presence in Washington, he said.
 MT. Talbot had been scheduled to take part in 8 forum program this Friday with his rivals for the office. William A. Patten, Democrat, and Edward J. Ryan, American Progress Sive.
 His campaign is being directed by his political agent and law associ- ate, Attorney Thomas F. Weary of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

Ohio, a. brother of the new Rabbi, and Rabbi zigmund. The Rev. Francis o. Ayres, president of the Waterbury Ministers Association, will give the benediction at the ceremonies.
 Rabbi and Mrs. Polish came to Waterbury on August 10 from Cor nell university where he was direc- tor of the Hillel Foundation. He holds the degree of Doctor of He- brew Letters, and is the author of several books. He lives at 135 Wil- low street with his wife and son.
 Among the guests who have been invited to the ceremonies are the Rev. John F,ranzen, Rev. E. L. Hig- gins, Rev. T. l.. Sinclair, Rev. Conner R. Lewis, Rev. A. M. Fairbank, Rev. Samuel Budde, Rev. Roger B. T. An- derson, Rev. s. w. Weller and Rev. I. w. Reed.
 Organizations to be represented include the Hadassah, Junior Had- assah, Zionist District of Waterbury, B'Nai Brith, Business and Profess sional Hadassah, Jewish War Veter- ans, Workers Alliance, and the United Jewish Appeal.
 Following the services, a reception will be held in the vestry rooms of the temple. The Sisterhood of Tenn pie Israel will serve at the recep- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

commercial students who have had typewriting and shorthand but who through lack of practice do not possess the speed and precision to meet the requirements of the posi- tions offered. This course, which will be essentially one of a review nature, should in a reasonably short time see the students sufficiently equipped to qualify as stenographers and typists.
 All persons interested in any of these new courses are asked to reg ister between ' and g p. m. on Thursday or Friday evening of this week at the high school where the class will be formed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
RALPH C. BIONDT
 FINED IN BRISTOL

Bristol, Oct. Exchanged with breach of peace and assault, Francis King of Prospect street was sent to jail for IS days in police court Tues day by Judge Joseph F. Dutton.
 Ralph c. Biondi of Waterbury charged with violation of the IiI1li- tations on his driving license, was fined $10 and costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

room. All Waterville women may join this group.
 The Swedish Weaving club met last evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Lattimer, Thomaston avenue Lunch was served. Present were: Mrs. Harry Strike, Mrs. Ralph Ben- son, Mrs. John w. Platt, Jr., Miss Ruth Nortno, Mrs. John w. Platt ST., and Mrs. John M. E. Johnson
 Prayer Meeting
 The mid-week prayer meeting of Waterville Union church will be held this evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Stride and family of Colonial avenue have re- turned home from visit with rela- tives in Mohoney City, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
CONSERVING WIRE
 AIM OF ENGINEERS

About 60 members of the Amerl- can Institute of Electrical Engineers met last night at the Connecticut Light and Power Go. auditorium to discuss methods of conserving wire and making present facilities carry greater loads. E. l.. Snyder, trans former engineer for the Westlng- house Mfg. co. of East Pittsburgh. was guest speaker. Slides of trans formers were shown.
 A. c. Conrad. associate professor of electrical engineering at Yale univsrnty, pgeaided at the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
Prominent Ministers
 Invited To Witness
 Formal Ceremonies
Mayor ScdIy Included in List of Guest Speakers for Occasion Various Jewish Groups to
 Be Represented

Induction services will be held for Rabbi David Polish at the Temple Israel oh Friday night at o'clock Dr. Polish is replacing Rabbi Maurice Zigmund who is now the director of the Hel Foundation at the University of Con- nectcut Speakers on the program will include Mayor Israel Herman J. Weisman, honorary president Rabbi Jacob Polish of the Temple OhaYe Zedakah at Springfield
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
Decrease Of 459 In
 Public Schools Here

Enrolment in local public schools is 12,863, decrease of 459 from last year, Dr. Thomas J. Condon, super intendent of schools, announced at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

The annual Potentate's dinner party for the members of the An-' cient, Accepted Order, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, of Western Connecticut. will be held at The Elton on Friday night. Several hundred are expected to attend the event.
 Past Potentate Idris Alderson of this city is in charge of all ar- engagements, and is being assisted by Past Potentates Col. Harry J. Beardsley and John A. Peterson, and Edward Herman who will be in charge of entertainment. Other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

past officers will compose a re- ception committee for the affair.
 Among those present will be H. lustrious Potentate Wilson A. Fenn of Hartford, and the mem bers of his divan which include chief rabban, Raymond I. Long, ley; assistant chief rabban, Rich ard Libbey; high priest, Edward D. Heiman of Waterbury; oriental guide, Maj. Gen. Morris B. Payne;
 st ceremonial master, Daniel Reed; second ceremonial master, Allan Wadhams; recorder, F. H. Stanclif, and treasurer, Wilbur Scranton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14
Stirring Tributes
 Paid Rev. J. J.O'Brien
Former Assistant St. Michaels Pastor Guest at Tes=
 timOnial- l-Presented 5000 Check
WAT WILLIE

William Rooney sO Dwight st-PhOne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

Sewing for Red Cross tomorrow at- ternoon at sprague school sewing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

Edward Batchelder. senior warden of sector D-5S. has called meeting tomorrow evening at o'clock for all workers and at least one member of each home be present. The meeting will be neld at 45 Welch street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-14

room. All Waterville women may join this group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26

Ariella Frazer, of Detroit and New port, R. I.
 Mrs. Strut is daughter of Joseph Washington Frazer, former Chrysler Motors executive and head of the Willys-O Overland Go. of To- ledo.
 Strut worked in Wall street in New York for a time. He enlisted in Canada after the outbreak of war.
 Search parties were sent out to SCOUT the countryside and the bodies were recovered. Arrangements were made to bring the Dukes body to London. It was reported that the Dukes body was now lying in a Scots Highlands castle.
 It was understood definitely, a United Press dispatch from a Scot tish center reported, that the crash was not due to enemy action. Other planes have crashed at almost the same dangerous spot. 4-.,.g .-.'s5
 King George and Queen Elizabeth were expected to return to the Lon- don area from the country to re- ceive the Dukes body.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
MYSTERY DEATH OF CONCERT PIANIST
Mrs. Hanna Sujeff- -Groff Was Sister of Metropolis
 tan Opera Stage Director

Lee, Mass, Aug. 26-UP)-A comprehensive investigation of Mrs. Hanna Sujeff-G -Graf's curious activi- ties during her last 72 hours of life was made today as chemists exam ined vital organs to determine if foul play caused the death of the refugee Viennese concert pianist whose body was found beside Laurel Lake.
 Clad in a scarlet bathing suit, the body of the Swear -old woman whose brother is stage director of New York's Metropolitan Opera com- pany, was discovered IS feet from the waters edge yesterday by John s. Whalen, 15-year-old plowboy en- route to the fields.
 A pair of socks were clutched in one hand, crumpled clothing was tucked under one arm and nearby lay pair of shoes and a handbag containing. among other things, the stub of 8 bus ticket from Boston to Lee.
 An autopsy indicated she had been dead since early Monday evening There were no external injuries on the body, no evidence of drowning and no definite indication she might have died of heart disease, according (COntinued on Pare Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
CATHOLIC WOMEN
 ARE PROTESTED
Catholic Hierarchy of Three Nations Does Not
 Want Them in Ranks

St. Louis, Aug. 26-(UP)-The Catholic Hierarchy of the United States, England and Canada does not favor enlistment of Catholic women in auxiliary corps of the Army or Navy, nor the employment of women with small children in war industries, Bishop Christian H. Winkelmann, Wichita, Kan, said last night.
 Addressing the Catholic Central Verein of America and the Cath olic Women's Union, he protested war participation by women in which they donned uniforms and said 1t seemed "to fit into a pattern and spirit of Communism and Naziism" instead of into 8 Christian concept of life.
 "War is a mans job," he asserted, land we protest against the humil- iating position of women in the ranks"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
(By United Press)

A sudden splurge of Axis propa- ganda interest in Dakar today aroused suspicion that Germany may be taking the first moves in a campaign to bring the vital West African base under Nazi control.
 Both the Berlin and Rome radios broadcast a series of rumors that American or Allied action against Dakar is imminent. Other propa- ganda dispatches caimed that an invasion of Tunisia or move against French Guiana is in pros pect.
 The propaganda drive was keyed to Bradps entry into the war and Axis sources repeatedly noted that Dakar lies only 1715 sea miles across the South Atlantic from the Bra- gillian bulge.
 The first feelers came from Ger many Tuesday, with the Daker ac- ton report" The United Press re- ported from Vichy today that such rumors had been current for "A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
.SCOVILL co. TO
 GET HIGH HONOR
Employees to Be Included in HOnOrs-Army, Navy
 Joint ''E" Award
(NEA Telenhotnl

Presentation of the first Army Navy joint "E" award for outstand- ing production in this area will be made tomorrow afternoon to the Scovill Mfg. Go. and its employees. In ceremonies to be broadcast over the nationwide chain of the Blue Network from 2:45 to 3:30 p. m., state and city officials, company representatives, army and navy off, cers and many other distinguished figures will take part.
 The pennant offered by the Army Navy for production excellence will be presented to John H. Goss, com- pany president, by Col. F. Payne, assistant regional director of the Springfield area. All company en- ployes will receive "E" pins, with the first going to IA employees with service records of 15 years CT more.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
MacArthur's Planes Tn Blazing Day Of Action
Shattering Attacks Made on Jap Convoy, Three Big Enemy Bases, Japs Were on Way With Help,
 When Sighted and Hit
By DON CASWELL

(Un1ted Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Gen. MacArthur's Headquarters, Australia, Aug. 26- CUP)-Allied planes of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's command, in blazing day of action 700 miles west of the southern Solomons, have made shattering at tacks on Japanese convoy and three big enemy bases, it was announced today.
 Sighting the enemy reinforcement convoy, apparently including troop carriers, off the tiny Tobriand Islands, 21O miles east of the new Japanese base in the Goa-Buna area of New Guinea, Allied bombers sank one gunboat by direct bomb hits and heavily damaged two trans ports with gun fire.
 Forcing their way over the dan gerous Owen Stanley mountains of New Guinea through sheet-like tropic rain, Allied fighter planes made two surprise attacks on the Coma -Buna base.
 Despite bad visibility, the first wave silenced an anti-aircraft gun position and set fire to three Zero fighter planes on the airdrome.
 The second wave left 10 more en- emy zeros afame.
 Japanese planes made no attempt to intercept.
 Just south of Buna, off the north New Guinea coast, Allied fighter planes destroyed a number Of en- emy supply barges and a big store of supplies on the beach.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
MAY
 BE PROSECUTED
Alleged Violation of Rent Control Act May Send
 Them to Court

Reports that criminal prosecution is being prepared against Waterbury landlords for alleged violations of the rent control area were con- f1rmed today by Attorney William Secor~of the Waterbury office of the Rent Control commission. If &C., tions are brought they will be the first in the State of Connecticut.
 MT. Secor said that Several" cases will be called to the attention of United States Attorney Robert P. Butler who has jurisdiction to seek indictments through present. ment of the cases to the federal grand jury.
 Maximum penalties for violations of the rent control law are one year imprisonment and $5,0o0 fine or both.
 Today's statement by Attorney Secor follows the issuance yester- day of temporary restraining orders by Federal Judge J. Joseph Smith at Hartford, enjoining two Water bury landlords from collecting more than the maximum amount of rent
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
Germany May Make Move Ahead Of Allies Against Dakar To Control West Africa

hours, but authorized Vichy sources said that i've have absolutely no knowledge here of an ySuch attack" adding that weather in West Africa is unfavorable at present.
 Italian feelerS took the form of suggestions that the Allied second front would be established in West Africa, possibly in Tunisia. The Rome correspondent of the Swiss newspaper Tribune De Geneve said "unimpeachable'' information had reached high Italian circles that the United Nations ''are massing war units and numerous transports at Gibraltar and in West African waters"
 Although possibly the units are intended to protect Atlantic con- voys," the Swiss newspaper con- tinued, responsible quarters in Rome see the possibility of an at- tempt to open a second front some where in Africa.
 ''The weakest African front is un- doubtedly Tunisia where an event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
$50, ,OOO Damage Suit Against Trucking Firm
Oneglia and Gervasini Construction COm- pany of TOrringtOn

Claiming that he lost control of his car and struck Stiles Brook bridge on the Woodbury-S -Southbury highway last March 21 when gravel and other debris on truck of the Oneglia and Gervasini Construction Go. of Torrington was tossed off and landed through his windshield, William Wright of Southbury has instituted a $50,000 damage suit in superior court against the concern. The plaintiff, who brings the action through Atty. Edward F. Sweeney, was unconscious at local hospital for three weeks as result of the accident.
 The .omplain1 states that MT. Wright was attempting to pass the truck when it suddenly swerved to the left of the center line of the highway and portion of the con- tents of the truck dropped out onto the hood, windshield and top of the plaintiffs car, breaking through and striking the driy-' who lost control of the car and struck parapet of the bridge. The effect of being struck by the debris and of the col lision caused the plaintiff to sustain a compound fracture of the skull, and injuries to the face, head, body, chest, arms and legs, the complaint states.
 It is further claimed that the plaintiffs brain was lacerated and his speech and ability to read have teen affected. He also claims he lost hearing in his left ear as a result of the injuries.
 MT. Wright alleges that the truck was being operated at an unreason- able rate of speed in regard to the load it was carrying, the rainy and misty weather, and the narrowness of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
POPE APPEALS
 LAVAL FOR JEWS
Asks Moderation in Treat f1lent of All Refugees
 That Are in France

French Frontier, Aug. 26-CUP)- MopsEaGx Esalari0 E2slerS, zMpal nuncio, at conference with Chief of State Pierre Laval at Vichy last Saturday, presented an urgent ap- peal by Pope Plus XII for modera- tion in the treatment of Jews and other refugees in France, 1t was learned today.
 This appeal coincided with spir- tied written protest sent Marshal Petain by Cardinal Suhard, arch bishop of Paris, and Cardinal Ger Her, archbishop of Lyons, against racial and religious persecution in France.
 Simultaneously Jewish and other international welfare organizations appealed to the United States and other countries to provide haven for $500 Jewish children, ranging from infants to 1O-year-olds, left behind after the Nazi- ordered round up of 27,50O Jewish refugees for de- portation to Eastern Europe.
 About 25,000 Jews were rounded up in occupied France and another 2,500 in the Vichy territory.
 (The Germa.l-controlled Paris radio in broadcast heard by the United Press in London today an- nounced that roundup of all for eign Jews who entered France after 1936 will begin tonighto
 There were indications that the Pope's and Cardinals intervention may prevent extension of the anti Jewish laws now applicable in occu- pied France to the free zone. These laws compel Jews to wear yellow stars, and bar them from all public places, including restaurants and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
FUEL OIL IN EAST
 ANOTHER PUZZLE
Four Top Officials of Govt. War Agencies Confer
 ring on Matter

Washington, Aug. 26-(UP)-Four top officials of government war agencies meet today to consider whether conservation of fuel oil in the East should take the form of coupon rationing or 8 curtailment order restricting deliveries.
 The two plans have been recom- mended to the board by Off1ce of Petroleum Coordinator officials, it was revealed yesterday at a con- ference of New England representa- tives and war agency heads.
 Under either plan adjustments are expected to allow for differences in temperature in the restricted area and in the construction of homes to withstand cold, t was said.
 Members cf the board, appointed (Continued on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26

ual successful Allied landing would bring the enemy on the shoulders of the Axis troops fighting in Egypt. Rome considers the entire Mediter- ranean basin with the exception of Tunisia well fortified and ready to confront any eventual Allied at- tempt to land"
 In starting the Dalear feelers, Ger man sources were cautious to point out that the reports of a landing were mot confirmed" in Vichy.
 Today Berlin said, also under a Vichy dateline:
 Washington is obviously at tempting to induce Brazil to annex French Guiana, according to certain information received in Vichy."
 By this moring the Dakar reports had reached the stage where the Berlin correspondent of the Stock holm Dagens Nyheter reported that it was rumored in Berlin that American forces were attacking Dakar