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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
German Cannons, Bombing Aircraft Fleets Smash City
DISTURBANCES
 IN EUROPE HELP
Importance of Pressure From Outside That Will
 Crack Nazi Germany
BY FREDERICK c. OECHSNER United Press Central European
 Managerl

Reports of fresh disturbances in France, Norway and other occupied countries are a hopeful sign, for they are an important part of the outside pressure which ultimately will help to crack Nazi Germany.
 Revolt in the occupied areas will accelerate when the military tide turns definitely against Germany and may be counted upon as an ac- tual military factor by engaging troops and by actively helping an enemy invading Germany. Mean while, such unrest is of chief value as an irritant and by slowing up production in some cases.
 In the present wave" reported from London there is no apparent evidence of concerted activity as there was in outbreaks shortly after Germany invaded Russia which were obviously the result of orders from Moscow. Many of the Con1- munist leaders were executed at that time and their underground groups broken up by secret police. At least some of the inspiration of the current disturbances, however, must be credited to the Russians, if only to their holding at Stalin- grad.
 As a matter of fact, activity in occupied countries often reflects elsewhere about which the popula- tions learn quickly and fully, des- 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

 FIGHT IS OPENED
Senate Begins Debate Upon Important Bill;
 Farm Bloc May Lose
BY JOHN R. ZEAL

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Sept. 21.-UP) A Senate agriculture subcommittee agreed today to support an amend ment to pending anti-infation legis- lation requiring President Roosevelt to incvlude cost of "all farm labor" in computing parity price ceilings for agricultural products.
 Sen. Elmer Thomas, D., Okla, chairman of the group, said that the amendment would increase par ity prices above present levels.
 MT. Roosevelt has expressed "un- alterable opposition" to changing the present parity formula.
 The amendment was proposed, Thomas said, by representatives of four major farm organizations - the American Farm Bureau Fedora tion, the National Grange, the Fed eral Milk Producers Association, and the Council of Farm Coopera- tives. It would add to the compro- mise farm amendment adopted by the Senate banking and currency committee these words:
 For the purposes of this section (permitting farm price ceilings no lower than parity, with adjustments
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
Wife Of American Officer Shot, Wounded In England

q hostel for American Women arn- bulance drivers, about midnight after visiting friends. A short while after she entered the room her cry for help was heard.
 Mrs. Pagella, who was suffering from bullet wound in the stom- ach. told her friend please get me to a hospital"
 4 revolver was found on the floor beside her bed, and friends sug- gested that it may have been dis- charged accidentally by Mrs. Pa- gella while she was examining it. American Ambulance Corps author ities ct Tunbrldge wells and at London refused to give any informs Rtlon regarding the shooting pend- ina further inpestigDhnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
MORE LOCAL MEN GO TO HARTFORD
Names of Men Accepted on Friday, Saturday Are
 Announced

Additional Waterbury men went to State Selective Service headqusr- ters at Hartford today for final physical examinatio preparatory to the start of army training two weeks hence. Today's group supple mented large contingents which went Friday and Saturday. The September quota is the largest on record.
 All men accepted during the three days are first sworn into the service, then given furloughs of two weeks to complete their personal affairs before starting their training. On completion of their furloughs they go to an army reception center.
 Today's group was from Board l6-A. The Friday and Saturday groups were from Boards 15-A, l5-B and 16-B.
 Draft board members and clerks, now working more furiously than before. are already making prepara- tions for sending the city's contin- gents of men to Hartford. More and more men formerly in deferred
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
German Newspapers Rouse Fear Of Victory By Allies

which Germany and the Axis pow CTS would be wiped out completely.
 Every German mother who hears of our enemies criminal intentions knows better than ever before what her sons at the front are fighting for. Every German father knows why he is standing at the front. This threat must be taken as ser- ious. 1t is meant"
 What Knox actually said was that the Allies must utterly vanQuIsh Hitler, Hitler's Germany and the things for which the Japanese mill. tary caste stands, that their victory must destroy Eascisnn at the roots and destroy the military eaklea and political gangsteEs of Germany @nd aanan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Tunbridge Wells, England. Sept. 21- (u.P) - Mrs. Juanita Pagella. 20, American ambulance corps driver and wife of an American Army oficer, was found shot and critically wounded today. Author ities said Mrs. Pagella was discover ed lying fully-clothed in her bed by 8 friend who rushed into her room after hearing her scream for help. She was taken to e hospital, where her condition was described as critical. Authorities were at- tempting to iind her husband, who Is believed to be in overseas service.
 According to Mrs. Pagellas friends, shc had returned to her anmklssu at plngiey Dell Hunt Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
''Red verdun" of vOIga River Is Becoming One
 Huge Slaughter House
NAZTS ARE ATTACKING
 BY THOUSANDS TODAY
Defenders Pressed Bacl Yard By Yard; But They
 Fight on Desperately
BY M. s. HANDLER United Press Staff COFrespondenA

\Un1teQ Press StA11 COfTe9POh0euM
 Moscow, Sept. 21.-(UP) Dispatches from blazing Stalingrad today said thas Nazi cannon and fleets 0i bombing aircraft have start ed the greatest bomb dneflt of the war against the '.Red Verdun" of the VoIga river. Attacking by the thousands under cover of the pIlVerlz- ing bombardment. the Nazigs were reported to be pressing the Gtaaia~; grad defenders back, yard by yafu, often over ruins and streets l pery with the blood Of dying d. lenders and attackers.
 Nazi casualties were said 10 be mounting, especially in the rt1hhae- heaped northwestern sector Of Stalingrad where a battle was 11l progress for every house and every heap of broken brick and mortar which could be transformed into q pillbox.
 The crash of heavy shells and Fa steady rain of bombs, reports to the Communist party newspaper PraydA said, caused the ground to trerlnle under the feet of the Red army bat talions. At night the flames from burning buildings could be seen for miles away.
 Seize Cannon I'm Use
 The Nazis were said to have moved up heavy. long range seige cannon which were pouring steel and high explosive into the battered city.
 Pravda described the artillery-air bombardment as the heaviest of the war, surpassing even the terrific punishment inflicted on besieged Sevastopol.
 Front-1ine dispatches to the Communist organ Pravda said the battle grew more tense every hour, and that the Germans were throw ing achievements and driving ahead lat some points" Presumably, these enemy gains were on the northwestern outskirts. The defen- ders were heavily out-numbered.
 The Soviet noon communique Sd- mitted no German advance, and reported the killing of two enemy regiments (perhaps 10000 men0
 Tn the Stalingrad area, fierce fighting ontinued," the communique said. During battles our units wiped out two regiments of Ger man artillery and eight mortar but teries."
 The Soviet high command had reported last midnight thot counter attacks had driven the Germans from some sectors in northwestern Stalingrad and regained some streets.
 BIoOdiest I'm All History
 Dispatches gave vivid picture of the battle-ground, one Of the bloodiest in history.
 Huge clouds of smoke enveloped Stalingrad's outskirts and the firez of burning buildings were visible at night miles away. The earth trembled, as if by earthquake. No one sound was really audible. The roar of cannon, the crack of rifles, the firing of machine guns and the bursting of bombs were submerged in the noise of them. all, q deafela- ing, terrifying sound that never ceased.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
NAZI BATTLESHIP
 TIRPITZ IN NEWS
Report It Failed to Get Out of Norway; Story of
 Convoy Smashed

London, Sept. 2l-(UP)-Uncon- firmed reports said today that Germany's giant battleShip Tirpitz an Allied convoy and may have had failed i.l an attempt to break out to sea from Norway to attack been torpedoed.
 The reports were circulated in naval quarters after Germany had claimed that 28 ships had been sunk and nine damaged in attacks on an Allied convoy bound through the Arctic for Russia.
 It was said that the TirpitZ, of- ficially rated at 35,000 Cons but believed to be of more than 40000, had tried to slip with an escort from its shelter at Trondheim, Nor way.
 Hardly had the Tirpitz got into the high seas, 1t was said, before
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
POPE COMMENTS
 ON WORLDSTATUS

Vatican City. Sept. 2l.-(UP)- Commenting on present world con- ditions, Pope Plus XII declared yes- terday at a ceremony in connec- ton with an anniversary of the Society of Catholic Men in Italy that "a new order in the world can be no other than that one which had already been spoken of In Virgil's time, when the arrival of the Messiah was forecast, renewing the hope of mankind.
 ''The life of each Catholic must be based on the morals of faith and love for Christ" he said. "They must be not only good family fath- CTS, but must love above all their fatherland.~ ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
AMERICAN SENTRY
 IN MYSTERY DEATH

Belfast, Sept. 21.-(UP)-Ameri- can military authorities today at tributed the death of an American sentry here either to either care lessness or suicide.
 The sentry, whose name was not revealed, had gone on duty at noon Sunday. Shortly afterwards he was found wounded in the head, and died on the way to a hospital.
 There were no military witnesses to the shooting, and army authori- ties said there were no. suspected civilians in the vicinity at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
VIOLENT DEATHS
 IN STATE, FOUR
Two By Autos, Stabbing, Drowning Complete Total
 for Week-End
BY UNITED PRESS

Two automobile deaths, a stab- ping and drowning today brought Connecticut,s weekend violent death toll to four.
 Mrs. Anna M. Thomas. 62, East Hartford, was injured fatally when struck by a car near the new Char ter Oak bridge at East Hartford.
 Paul Leasak, IS, Waterbury, was killed when he fell from the bumper of an automobile as he sought to help another stranded motorist at Waterbury.
 John ,. Ruitto, 2S, Portland. was drowned at Crystal Lake when the mOtorboat in whch he and three others were riding capsised. The others were rescued.
 John staccaluli. 30, Derby, died Of injuries suffered when he was stabbed during an argument over Q card game at Derby. He was ma. five og New Britain. Alinto AgnhEO. 17. Derby, wng held on e murder charge Ia connection with Che alay- bsa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
Solomon Islands Will See Renewed Fighting
Marines Have Been Reinforced and Are Ready; Japan Wants Island at Any Cost; Australians Whip
 Japs in Big Battle
Rx sANnoR S. KLEIN

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Sept. 21.-(UP)-The battle of the Solomon Islands was believed approaching a crucial stage today.
 Reinforced American occupation forces were prepared for attack by the most formidable Japanese force yet thrown into the struggle.
 A powerful enemy naval task force, which fled from the vicinity of the Solomons after being at tackled just a week ago by Army Flying Fortresses, probably is ready ing for another attempt to invade the American dominated waters.
 The big American bombers report ed possible hits on two battleships but did not stay long enough to confirm this because of the tremen- dous anti-aircraft barrage thrown up by the enemy
 Intercepted northeast of Tulagi, one of the southeastern Solomon Islands in American hands, the enemy fleet fled to the north.
 It was presumed the Japanese ships went to the big enemy naval base at Truk Island. Nevertheless, a return visit was anticipated be- cause the Japanese have given clear indication they intend to retake the seized islands at any cost-if they can.
 It was believed here that the Army bombers caught the Japanese naval force when it was waiting for other ships, presumably a fleet of transports, before undertaking the third major drive to retake the strategically important islands.
 Daily Bombardment
 Meanwhile, the Army's airmeri were giving important support to the Marine occupation force by al- most daily bombardment of enemy (Nnntinliad 0n paEn Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
CBy United Press)

German newspapers and radios sought today to whip up fighting spirit by rousing fear that an Allied victory would mean the extermina- tion of the German nation.
 The radios, commenting on the speech by Secretary of Navy Frank Knox to the American Legion at Kansas City Saturday said:
 "With deep emotion the German people learn to what alterations our enemies are led by cold hate. The cold thirst for revenge of enemy statsmen, who are suffering from an inleriorlty complex, agaln be- came obvious. Knox said that after victory 6 uoaeo would bs eevlasd hv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

were thrown at a German establish anent in the Montmartre quarter of Paris Saturday and that a hand grenade was thrown in the Rue De Apennins near the Batignolles freight yards.
 Adyices reached London that pa- triots in occupied France had killed two Gestapo policemen in. an at tack on a German punitive detach- ment in the Paris area, that two ar- mored cars and 6 truck had been get aeire in an attack on a German military garage and that German military train had bene blown up, with unknown casualties, at sta- ton ln the Siene department near Paris. ..a.5,
 There were unconfirmed reports that three railroad lines had been wrecked and numerous German military trucks destroyed by patriots within the last 40 hours.
 Vichy reported that the Germans had arrested many persons during a week end in which the Germans con- Sided the 5,5O0,O00 residents of the Paris area to their homes for 36 hours out of the 54 between mid night Friday and 6 a. m. today.
 Parisians Must Stay Home
 It was indicated that the Ger mans had compelled PariSians to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
DONALD NELSON
 IS HEAD MAN
Behind the Scenes Battle for Production Control
 Is Won By Nelson
By JOHN M. MECKLIN United Press Stan CoFrespOndnetl

Limited Press Stan COrrespOndnet
 Washington, Sept. 2l- (UP)- Donald M. Nelson, beginning his ninth month as war production chief, today was the victor in be- hind the scenes struggle for control of production.
 It was established definitely that Nelson-whose associates think he is "a wiser man, but still a damn rice guy" after months of conflict with the Army and Navy procure ment agencies-is the head man.
 Nelson has fought 1t out on a toe-to-toe basis when he felt his authority was threatened by mili- tary interests, but once the deci- sion was his, he has acted prudent ly, inviting Army and Navy officials
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
TOTAL NARROWER
 MOBILIZATION
Senate Receives Bill That Will Give President Great
 Powers
BY RICHARD A. BLACKBURN

(UnAtcu ETeSS 0GAm COEECSpOuuCHty
 Washington, Sept. 21-(UP)-The senate today receives a bin that would give President Roosevelt broad powers to bring about total mobilization of manpower and in- dustry for the war effort.
 Drafted by Sen. Lister Hill, D., Ala, 1t will be introduced in the sen- ate after a week of statements by high nanpower and selective serv- ice officials concerning the serious ness of the manpower situation and urging a draft of labor.
 Hill said his bill would not pro- vide for drafting labor because 1t would amount to involuntary Servi- tude. He also opposed full govern ment control of industry which, he said, would be a step towards total- itarianisrn.
 He said his plan would involve no new delegation of power, but would simply authorize the president to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
WILLKIE SPEAKS
 ON SECOND FRONT FavOrs It, If Feasible to Military Heads; Russia
 Is Deserving of It
BY HENRY SHAPIRO United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

United Press stan COrreSpOnuentJ Moscow, Sept. 2l-(UP)--Wen- dell L. Willkie, after announcing that he personally favored a second front in aid of Russia ''if military people consider it feasible" ar- ranged today to confer with foreign Commissar viacheslav Molotov. Willkie was expected to arrange with Molotov a meeting with Prem- fer Josef Stalin So he could present a personal letter from President Roosevelt.
 Willkie conferred this morning with Sir Archibald Clarke Kerr, British Ambassador, who was among those awaiting at the Moscow air- port on his arrival from Kuibyshey yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
Occupied France In Turmoil Over Nazi Labor Order
Wchy Government Plans to Impose Forced Labor De- cree; Millions of French Workers May Be
 MObiIized to Foil for Germany
BY JOHN A. PARRIS United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

London, Sept. 21.-(UP)-Unrest spreading in occupied France today in to German re- pressve and preparations by the vchy govern men to impose forced labor decree by which French
 could be compelled to slave for Germany. United Press Ychy dispatch reported that two hand grenades
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Succeed lm 'a9. Coed Positions Ger
 Ragt Junior College ef Commerce Graduates. Day and Nlght Sessions.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
ROY LAWRENCE QUALITIES
FOR STATE MEET

At the Eastern Ohio district
track meet held at Uhrichsville
last Saturday, Roy Lawrence, Of M.
e NJ, was the only athlete from
this district to qualify for the state
meet to be held in Columbus. He
was placed second in the mile run.
The $50 relay team from M. & M.
finished third. Edwin Drake, Roy
Lawrence, Jerry Rudolph and Bill
Ham made up the team. Drake
made third in both the 100 and
22O. and Rudolph was fifth in the
shot putt. The class A team hon
ors went to Uhrichsville, and the
class B honors to Belpre.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
ASSOCIATION TO RECEIVE WOOL

The Morgan County Wool Grow
ers' Association will take in and
grade wool under the following
dates for 1912: Monday, June 1,
beginning at 1 o'clock p. m, at
Stalker Bldg, opp. Ford garage,
Bloom, Manchester and Meigsville
twps.; Tuesday, June 2, at Stalker
Bldg, Bristol, Center, Morgan
twps.; Wednesday, June 3, at Stock
port, Marion township; Thursday,
June 4, at Stockport, Penn and
Windsor twps.; Friday, June 5, at
Stalker Bldg, Deerfield, Malta, Un-
ion twps.; Saturday, June 6, Stalk
er Bldg, Homer, York, all other
townships. Closing at noon az
o'clock. The market surely looks
good and would be glad il you
would consign your wool and take
advantage of the raise in prices dur
ing the year A cash advance Will
be paid, depending upon the market.
One cent a fleece for delivery
Frank Carr, President; Earl Bow
man, County Wool Director.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21

Dean Nj. Tompkins spent May Sth
with his wife in Columbus; making
the trip with ex-Surveyor Fred
Smith. He arrived just in time to
help welcome his wife's sister and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. James nj.
Pence. Just arrived from their win
ter's stay in Florida. Mr.. Pence is
a retired engineer of Memorial Hall,
Colum bus-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21

Elmer Tolbert, wife and daugh-
ter Joyce of Wichita, Kan, have
been visiting relatives and friends
in the county for few days. Mr..
Tolbert is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Tolbert. They left this coun-
ty for the west about 13 years ago.
Mr.. Tolbert is employed with the
Boeing Airplane factory.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
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FARM HACHERY, 2134 North Ma
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
Advisory Council Meets May 2

The monthly meeting Of the Nor
gan County Advisory Council, spon-
sored by the Farm Bureau will be
held Tuesday evening, May 26, at
$3.50 in Trinity Methodist church.
McConnelsville. Carl Hutchinson
will be the speaker. Other district
officials will be present. Those in
terested in the outlook OF co-opera-
tive movement are urged to attend
this important meeting.-Mary Nc
Kitrick, County Secretary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
TOWNSEND CLUB NO. 1

To nsend club, No. J. held an
interesting meeting Tuesday night.
Ten members were added to the
club. Twelve from the club attend
ed the district council meeting held
at Caldwell, Sunday afternoon. Next
Tuesday night the birthday fund
supper will be served to members
only. Come and have a good time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21

Robert Norris of this place, Wis
tied with his mother, Mrs. Mayme
Rogers, of Belle Center, over the
week end. Mr.. Norris, who volun-
teered recently in the army engi-
neering corps, expects to leave with
in the next two weeks for army
training
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
York Township Alumni

The York township alumni asso'
citation will hold their annual ban
auet May 30, at the Deavertown
high school auditorium. All mem
bers are urged to attend.-Dean
Allen, President
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21

The Mail-from-Home club met Fri
day evening, May Is, at the home
of Mrs. Mary Waller. The evening
was spent writing letters to sol
diers, after which refreshments
were served by the hostess. The
next meeting will be with Miss Col
da Price.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21

William Manly, student at An
tioch college, came Wednesday and
will spend the remainder of the
week here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Manly
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
RAISE MULES AND GET RICH

Will make season at my farm,
three miles south of Pennsville, on
route 377. Fee $12, for season,
with 81 in advance. Make arrange
ments by phone. No Sunday bust
ness.-MOSE HILAMAN. Phone
Pennsville. 12-R-53. TINS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
Masonic Notice

Stated meeting of Valley lodge
No. 145, F. & A. NJ, Wednesday,
May 27th, at 7:30 p. m.-Russell
o. Demster, w. M; w. o. Porter
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21

The many friends of Atty G.. 0.
McGonagle will be pleased to learn
that he is very much improved from
his recent serious illness. However
he is still confined to his room.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-21
Eagleport Grange

Meets Thursday, May %. Moth
er's day and Memorial program:
Origin of Mothers day; reading,
Mother O. Mine;' song, Williams
family; reading, when Pa Is Sick
When Ma Is Sick song, page
104; reading, 23rd Psalm. chap
lain; concluding with Lords prayer
by all: Memorial address, roll call
of deceased members, decoration OF
altar by Ceres, Flora and Pomona.
Don't forget the contest between
the blues and reds. Refreshments,
sandwiches and one other dish.