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Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
20OOU. Planes
Could wipe0
Japan Air Fleet
BY KARL ESKELUND

Running. China, May %. CUP)-
Brig. Gen. Claire L. Chennault lead
or of the American Volunteer Group,
said today that the United States
could wipe out" the Japanese air
fleet if it would send 1000 planes
to the Far East.
He predicted in an interview, the
United States probably would begin
an air offensive against the Japa-
nose within the next six months.
He had no doubt that it would be
successful.
of the United States will direct
even q small percentage OF its pres
ent airplane output to the Far
East the japanese will suffer
shortage of planes within six months
if they keep on losing as many
planes as they have during the last
six months" he said.
JAPS WASTE TIME
He thought the japanese were
wasting their time bombing and try
ing to capture Chinese bases from
which American long range bombers
can rain explosives and incendiar-
les on japanese cities. There were
toe many Chinese bases within strik-
ing distance of Japan for the Japa-
nese to capture them all, he ex-
planned.
Commenting on recent attacks by
the AVG on Japanese troops and
truck columns west of the SalWeen
river in Burma, General Chennault
said both bombing and strafing OF
the japanese had been most sue
cessful."
ACTIVITY lessons
He believed the surprise assaults
on the japanese had prevented
Japanese drive into Yunnan prov
ince OF Free China.
Gen. Chennault said japanese air
activity in Burma had decreased
lately, and he believed three factors
were responsible: shortage of
planes, because of heavy losses in
flicted by the AVG; bad weather,
and few profitable detectives.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22

holds were being smashed one by
one as the Russians approached
their objective.
NAILS TAKE BEATING
Red Star, the special army news
paper, reported in a recent dispatch
that there was evidence that the
Germans were beginning to crack
after suffering frightful casualties
under the bombs and shells of Rus
sian planes and field guns, the ma
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
Desert Patrols In
Routine Activity

CAIRO, MAJ % CUP)-A Middle
Eastern command communique re-
ported today that patrol activity
continued along the whole Libyan
front.
In the central sector, it said,
British Empire artillery engaged a
small group Of enemy vehicles.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
Germans Execute
Eleven Frenchn1en

VICHY, May 22-(UP)-German
occupation officials executed IL
French at Clairevau prison, in the
occupied zone, dispatches said to-
day, but no reason was given and
no names were announced.
Two French World War veterans
also were executed at Troyes for
keeping cid world war rifles that
they had regarded as souvenirs and
had failed TO Turn over 10 the Ger
mans as ordered.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by Freder-
ick A. willard, executor of the es-
tate of Mary M. Willard, deceased,
to all creditors or persons having
claims against the said deceased to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within six months after
the first publication of this notice
to the executor at 212 Rehkopf
Building, Ell Centre, California, the
place selected for the transaction
of all business of said estate or to
file them within six months after
the first publication of this notice
in the office of the Clerk of the
Superior Court of the State of Cali
fornia, County of Imperial.
Dated May 2, 1912.
FREDERICK A. WILLARD,
Executor.
Clarence B. Smith,
Attorney for Executor.
mo. 2D (M22 -29-J5-12
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22

able weather, have concentrated on
finding whether the Japanese, after
their Coral Sea defeat, were reas-
sembling ships at their southwest
Pacific bases for a new rendezvous
at Sioux.
Navy quarters reported that the
underwater action" could have
taken place any time within the last
few weeks, while the attacking AL
lied craft were in a danger zone
and hence keeping their radios sill
Cnt
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
BY ROBERT p. MARTIN

CHUNGKING, May % CUP) =
The Chinese central news agency
said today that bloody battles were
raging alcng a 200-mile trout in
Chekiang province and in one bat
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
Editorials and Comment
EDITORS NOTE: The FOLLOWING edit.

oridis are presented as interesting opin.
ions uoiced bu editors elsewhere. They
do not necessarily reflect the opinion OF
this paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
WASHINGTON
WIG-WAG

Washingtons population is now
near the 100000 mark, an up of
1873, 900 or 20 per cent over the
1910 census. But the number OF
sugar ration books issued was only
about 10000, indicating a big mi
grant population. A midwest steel
company is considering the making
of wooden drainage pipe. FEC is
registering all diathermy sets, but
makes clear it isn't interested In
violet ray or sun lamps. Hundred
pound or large shipments of empty
toothpaste and shaving cream tubes
MAY be sold to Tin Salvage In
stitute, All Wilson avenue, New
ark, Nj, which has government
monopoly for their salvage. Fed
eral war housing projects now
number over 1000, containing 367,-
500 dwelling units. Half the coun-
try's cotton mills are now max
ing sandbags, food bags, camouflage
cloth and other war supplies.
Shirtails will have to be shorter.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22
YOUR RICH UNCLE

civilian Allen White)
Uncle Sam has pooled his interests in
the production of machinery for military
purposes with his allies in this world
war 1t is interesting to note the size of
ed into this game. Our beloved country
has 40 per cent Of the world ornaments
production capacity. Britain has about
~: Russia Is, and all the rest of the
allies-the British dominions, The Meth
erlands and China-have about two or
three per cent combined. After that,
from 80 to 35 per cent of the worlds pro-
duction capacity is controlled by Ger
many.
But capacity in the case of the Ger
mans is never reached in full. Too much
of German labor is slave labor The edge
we have as free citizens of the democrat
cies is that our labor is not seriously
grouching, but doing its best-for the
most part. So that our 40 per cent cap
acity probably means 60 per cent pro-
duction.
1t is just as we'll to know the truth
about these things as we go along 1t
affords CLEAN Of hope. The United
States will not get paid for its war pro-
ductiOn. But nevertheless, it will pay us
TO keep right on.
war plant regardless Of his present stat
us
What We want now is production. Our
private battles can wait
GOHr0rrOm: Restricted FreedOm)
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-22

I'M Rte b s PAL oFf.
SSles. - Z ~ ,sss Sl6il1LAe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
25 HANDICAPPED
 MEN GIVEN JOBS
Employment Service Re- leases October Data; Vir=
 ginia Redman Married
TORRINGTON cnE g Pythian Ave. Phone S725 sames E. Markham. Correspond

Tcrrington. Nov. "A total of 25 physically handicapped persons were placed in employment in the Tor rington area during october by the local office of the United States En- ployment service. according 10 Wil- liam w. LennoX. local manager.
 The average number of handicap ped persons placed by the local office during a month is four. This months total includes gassed and shell shocked men, persons with cardiac ailments, an amputated leg, defective sight and hearing
 The total number of men placed in employment by the office during the month is BIO. against 597 for the month of September, showing q drop of more than 50 per cent dur ing the past month
 It is expected that during the month of November the number of men available for referral 10 jobs will be even lower than during Oc- tober, but it is hoped that the num- Der of women willing to accept work will increase sufficiently to offset any further hardships on the loca. factories, which are handicapped by both the loss of men to the armed services and the payment Of wage rates far lower than those offered by similar industries in ne!ghboring cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

watcr,own, Nov, s.--Mr, and Mrs Aubrey coddmgton of woodbuy road entertained at a farewell party at their home Saturday evening in honor ol their son John who will leave soon for service in the ', S, Army,
 A buffet supper was served late tn the evening and the guest oi honor was presented with many gifts including money. Guests att tending tho party were MT and Mrs Timothy Cronin. Mir and Mrs Wtl- liam Austin, Miss Gertrude Riordan, Mrs. Lillian MunSou, MT and Mrs, Paul DeSroSS'cn. Mrs. Helen Huch- cock, John panhaiaS, Mir and Mrs, Bruno ButkuS. MT a!d Mrs Wil- liam Dunn, Mr. and Mrs William Coddmeton. Mr and Mrs, Chanecy Wrightman. Mir and Mrs Clarence Hanson, Peter MaSayda. John Man zi. Charles RlN. NIT and Mrs. John West, Mr. and Mrs, Frederick West John Rinaldi Mr and Mrs, lu cph nebiase Mir and Mrs Edward Crane. Mrs Minnie Herman, Mir and Mrs. NJ. Karpelman Mrs Ann Galpin, Raymond HumphrieS, MT. and Mrs Prank Houghton. Mir and Mrs. Harry Stautler Mir and Mrs. Dennis Dunn, Mir. and Mrs Edmund Batten. Mrs Anna W!lls Mrs, Eva Williams. Mr ana Mrs Morris Car pernitz. Miss Ina Coddineton, Jos eph Knapik, Mir and Mrs. George Shars MT and Mrs John Ellis, Ray mond Lyman. Mrs. Hattie Halloek John Herring, NIT and Mrs, Jack Nelson, Mrs. Minnie phylian, Mir and Mrs. Peter Grudcr Stanley Ruselawski. Edward Cronin, Miss Anne Wheeler Mrs Lena Honegeer. Mir. and Mrs. Soren Neide, MT and Mrs. Clarence KcNSpr, Miss Pauline Kenpey. Raymond Williams. Har- old OlmStead. Mss Ruth Brown, Dewitt Bennett Mahlon Lynn, MT and Mrs. Joseph Mora, George Eilar. George Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs John Cappski. MT and Mrs simon Cronin Sr., MT. and Mrs Raymond Lynn. John Butterly. David Bouley, Paul Johnson, Mir and Mrs. Charles Jones, Mr. and Mrs Charles Ser trand. Miss Violet Coddington, John coddington and MT and Mrs. Aub- rey Coddingtor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
2 LOCAL WOMEN
 FOSTER PARENTS

Miss Mildred A. Webster, isi Homer street. Mrs, Perry Graieer- stein, i4 Buckingham street, and st. Margaret's school, Chase Parkway, were included on the list Of 52 Con- neetiGut contributors toward the sup- port of children Of the United Ma lions in Great Britain through the Foster Parents Plan for War Chll- dren, for the month Of October. It was reported Saturday by Mrs. Edna Blue, executive chairman of the or ganlzation.
 Other contributors from this yiein- ltv include: Mrs W. s. Curtis, Win- atnd; Miss Ina l.. Stickles, Torring- ton: Miss Rachel Erwin. Washington, Conn.,; Mrs. II. NJ. Woolsey. Kent and Mrs. Clarence II. Shove. West Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

Shortage of fuel oil rationing application blanks again threatened to hinder the local registration as waterburians crowded the ration board headquarters to near capacity today and the small pile of registra- ton forms dwin6led A hurried trip was made this morning by Nor riS E. Surface, local fuel rationing administrator, to the Hartford OPA office to obtain more of the neces- sary forms and confer on the local shortage problem.
 Office hours at the headquarters the Mattatuck Historical building which opened at its new location in today have been scheduled from 9 a. m. to D. m. Computation of oil allowances has been planned to start tonight at 7:30 when a group of volunteer workers will meet to receive final instructions on de- terming the amount of oil to be al- lowed each consumer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
CROWDS WITNESS
 KIDDIES PARADE
Hazel BellemOre, 5, Wins S25 War Bond for Pret-
 tiest Costume
OAKVll-LE Correspondent. Irene Slough. Telephone 4-S993

Oakville. Nov. 2-Sunday after. noon the annual Halloween Parade of Oakville and Watertown young sters took place. The parade formed at the Oakville Railroad station on Falls Avenue. The line of march was comparatively small compared to those of previous years Arrange ments were in charge of Fire Chief Victor Fogelstrom.
 The line proceeded from the sta- ton up Main Street to the South School playgrounds on Davis Street. The streets were lined with specta- tors. At the playgrounds a circle of contestants was formed. Miss Joyce Kuntzweiler led the onlookers in the National Anthem. A short talk was given by First Selectman War ren Parker The crowd was kept in order by several members of our armed forces who were enjoying furloughS at their homes. Each con- testant passed over a platform in order to give the judges and the audience a better view. The judges appointed were: Michael Dunn. Charles Mosgrove and Mir. Caldwell. At the suggestion of the children war bonds and stamps were given as prizes.
 The first prize of twenty-five dol- lars worth of war stamps. for the prettiest was presented to year old Hazel Belemore: second prizes of S5 in stamps was awarded Caroline Krantz, three years old. The best dressed boys boys were Roger Wood- bury, who received $25 worth of stamps and John Bouviler who re- ceiyed $5 worth.
 One and one half year old Phyllis Calabrese won first prize, $25 worth of war stamps, for the funniest Phyllis was dressed as colored nanny. A second prize of S5 worth of stamps was presented to Sally LaVigne, and a third prize, also $5 in stamps was awarded to Percy Album.
 Prizes Of S5 worth Of stamps yere awarded to the three most original who were: Robert Overbaugh, dres- sed as Robin Hood Agnes Daddona, dressed in cabbage leaves and Rob- ert Shattuck. dressed as "Thumper the Rabbit"
 Every child received a package of candy.
 Emile Bussmey, Sr., who rode in state in the parade, addressed the children. MT BuSsmey is well known as the Nickel Man of Oakville' He told the children he had only 400 callers Saturday evening and that next year he hopes for 500.
 Scouts and others who assisted with the parade were guests at a hot dog roast at the South School grounds later.
 Members Of Troop l, Boy Scouts who took part were: Harry Hassel, Jr.. Robert Hassel. Joseph LeClair, Robert Wallace, Franklin Todd, Phillip Famiglietti James Stem. John Syssa, Joseph Meehan, Edward Meehan, Walter Thorne. Jr.. Leroy Garner, Harold Garner. Richard Koslosky. Lawrence Noel, Domenie Gerodano and Scoutmaster Walter Thorne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
POLLS WILL OPEN
 TOMORROW AT 6
Interest Election Day Cen- ters Around Fred Candles
 Thomas Plumb
PROSPECT Rudella c. Drisc0ll. Corre- spondent - Telephone 5-O92l

Prospect. Nov. 2-Tomorrow. elec- ton day. the polls in the Commu- nity school basement will be open from 6 a. m. to D. m.
 Local interest will center in the contest for state representative between Fred Candles, Repub- lican. who was drafted by the D ocrats. and Representative Thomas Plumb, who Is running for third time.
 John J. Bergip of this town will oppose Luke Stapleton of Cheshire for the ofiice Of judge of probate in the l4th district.
 Lloyd Perry. who was also de- feated at the Republican caucus as a candidate for justice of the peace, was drafted by the Demo crats and will run for that office on the Democratic ticket.
 Miss Nellie Cowdell, chairman Of the local defense committee. has re- ceived a communication from Mrs. Ralph c. Lashbury. Jr,. chairman Ol Lllc OlftAAAfl HAhbAaAAAAbA NSAa- m.ttee. which should prove of great interest to local women interested in the protective phases of civilian defense
 According to the information re- ceived by Miss Cowdell. two classes in this important branch of civilian defense work, sponsored by the War Department Civilian Protective School. will be held at Amherst col- lege, Amherst, Mass. Each session will run for period of 10 days. The first class will open November IS and the second November 20. There will be no charge for tuition.
 Anyone desiring further informa- ton may get In touch with Miss Cowdell.
 Miss Leila Wallace was hostess to her Sunday school class Satur- day afternoon at her home. Hal- lowe'en games were played and Q delicious luncheon served. The youngsters attending were Betty Chandler. Ruth Weloy. Barbara Bender. Roger Allen and Thomas MeFTiman.
 Private Thomas Byrnes, stationed at 0oldshoTo, N. c. was recent visitor ak the home of his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Byrnes of New Haven road.
 The Democratic party has estab- lished headquarters for election day at the petrauskas home. Voters desiring transportation to the polls telephone B-I6l7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Steel Shares Lead AIM. Rise In Stock Market
Increased Volume Noted Up to Noon; Rails Also Show
 Much Activity

up I, Jones & LaUghlln prefeTrea n ea la up | i.as Republic tS ss4 up Ia, cFuclble @ 80 up B.e; and crucihle preferred eS l.a up 1 isA
 Railroad issues were active, Cana dian Pacific led the market in turnover and made A new high at . i.A up l~a. New tops also were noted in chlctgo & Eastern llllnols A, pennsylvanla and Northern Pacis nc. Nickel Plate issues wre strong with the preferred up more than a point,
 Motors had nraetlonnl gains, Cop@ pers held steady, 0sls were better, Pullman and Consolidated Edison made new highs, Low-priced motors were prominent on the tape. 0ra~ ham~Paige was heavily traded and made a new top at 1 l.s up l.s. St0debaker made a high at 5 S.A up la Columbia Gas 6 per cent preferred a jumped , pointE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Shortage Of Blanks
 Flinders Registration
Small Pile of Forms DwindIe Rapidly Today as Fuel
 Oil Applicants Swarm Headquarters
--ofacial Navy photo from NEA.

Chester Bowles, state OPA admin istrator, in a communication receiv- ed at the local headquarters blamed the federal law which requires printing of forms by government printing offices as the cause of the shortage. He pointed out that the large quantity of work at the gov- ernment offices slowed the comple- ton of the printing of OPA forms but that under law the various state units could not arrange for print ing by private concerns.
 The state administrator also re- vealed that the oil rationing books may not be ready until the middle of the month. The rationing, how ever, took force Oct. 1 and consum- CTS will be required to turn over to oil dealers coupons for all oil purchased since that date.
 Approximately 1000 local oil users have already registered with the rationing board and an estimated 10000 have yet to do so. This morn ing it was reported the office had on hand about 1000 applications forms which were expected to be used beforet he end of the day.
 The shortage of forms was first felt during the registration period at local school buildings last week and the situation became so tense many residents were charged with abusing teachers when they were unable to obtain forms. The regis tration period originally had been scheduled to close Thursday but was later extended into this week.
 The ration board rooms at the West Main street building were shifted last week from the front of the building to the back to al- low for more space. Each division of the board now has its own sec tion and the office plan has been organized to make way for greater convenience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Morris Plan Banks Boost Bond Sales

Novel ideas adopted by Morris Plan Banks to increase their War Bond and stamp sales includes
 Notaries Public at the Morris Plan Company of Rhode Island, who heretofore collected no fee for no- tary service to customers, now charge one or two 25c War stamps which, of course, are retained by the customer. First customer bought four stamps instead of two.
 Members of the Christmas Sav- ings club of the Morris Plan Bank of Virginia having sls75 or more in their account received a letter re- gently suggesting that since there will be less thought of spending this Christmas and more of saving they might like to buy bonds and stamps with their accrued savings. Letter included an order blank and Bond application blank, the former in- cMding instructions for disposition of any balance after purchase of Bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
PETER LUCAS NOW
 AT RADIO SCHOOL
Army Private Transferred From Miami Beach to
 Chicago, HI.
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Ns-ncy Riley
 Telephone A-e4t0

Middlebury, Nov. 2-Mr. and Mrs. c. Soultar Edgar with their two children. Charles and Nancy, have left Middlebury to take permanent residence in Greenwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Van Lucar have been informed that their son, Private Peter Lucas. who has been stationed with the U. s. Army Air Force at Miami Beach. Fla, has been transferred to Chicago, III, where ha is attending the Air Corps radio school.
 Miss Lois Johnson. student at St. Margaret's school in Waterbury entertained at a costume party al the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Johnson. of Fleres; Drive. on Friday evening. Her guests were: Adhienne Low, Carol Duryee, Ann Northrop, Jean Teuton Diana Goss Murray Larkin, Cynthia Kellokk. Sylvia Sperry, Priscilla Talcott, Donald Goss, John R. Free man. 3rd, Andrew Heminway, oJel Jennings, Robert Coe, Edward A Griggs, Martin Chase, Edward Wirschbaum. Jr., Robert Deacon and Sherwood Rowland.
 Fuel ration applications received by the board before the close of registration, Oct. 30 will, if at all possible. be ready for distribution today. The rationing office will be open tonight from to for that purpose.
 Walton A. Smith. who is working in the OPA. Washington, D. C., is spending the week end with his family on North street,
 Lieut.. Wilmot B. North, of North street. who has been stationed in Boston, Mass, is spending the week. end at his home here. He will re- port tomorrow for active duty in the U, s. Navy.
 John V. Montague of South street and Leo Halstead Of Kissewang Road, have bsen appointed 10 the fuel panel of the local board. and will supervise the computing of the rations. They are being assisted by Mrs. Gleen Smith, Miss Bertha Bit ger Mrs. Della Bronson and John McNellis.
 Local schools were closed Friday to allow the teachers to attend the State Teachers annual convention in the various localities, Sessions were resumed this morning,
 John Perro, Of the U. s, Navy who has been spending two weeks furlough with his mother, Mrs, Ray mond Tiernan and Mr, Herman of Yale avenue, left this morning to report for duty at his assigned station.
 Tomorrow the polls will be open from a, n, 10 Q D. m, in the Town Hall. for the purpose Of east ing ballots for state and county officers. Q representative In Congress . state senator from the l7th dis trict, a judge of probate and justice Of the peace,
 An election day turkey dinner will be served from noon to i.30 p. m sponsored by the public library di' rectors. Mir. and Mrs. Charles Loomii will be in charge of the kitchen and Mrs, Howard Bronson will have charge of the dining room. Proceeds from this dinner will be used C buy reading matter for both tho public and school lihraray.
 There is great demand fol domestic help, and anyone who wil do this work in either a full tint or a part time basis may call fol information through Mrs. NJ. W Skiff at the local volunteer office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
DRIVER SOUGHT

St. Johns. Newfoundland, Nov. D. (uP)--Authorities today were seek ing a Canadian Naval enlisted man who killed three persons and injured three others, including two Ameri- can soldiers while driving . stolen automobile on Harvey Road under the influence of n0uoT last nAGht,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02

New York, Nov. a--tup)-steel shares led . rise on the stock market today with gains of fractions to more than a point on increased volume.
 u, s. steel reached 90 l.2 up ls Youngstown Sheet & Tube 8 i.a up 1 i "a. Bethlehem 60 Ia up s-si Jones & Laughlin preferred a s7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Nov. 2.-tUpD--Few sales were reported in the Boston wool market. Some smal lots of surplw wools left after grading were sole and these were territory fine anc half-blood wools.
 Clean prices were Si.20 for gooe staple fine wool, $ll7 for good French combing fine and si.ia to sii6 for half.blood staple wool. 4 small lot Of original bag bulk fine French combing Wyoming wool was sold at clean psace of sl.la.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-02
Warranty Deeds
Morlgage Release
Marriage Intentions

Joseph Thomas Bartuski. l09 Green street. and Ruth Whitehead Chapman. % Walnut street.
 James Leahy. 60 Wooding street, Bristol. and Mary Green, q Ridge street.