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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02
The War
Today
laps Caught
In Death Trap
On Aleutians
BY JOSEPH A. BORIS

nN UO1AAh
International New, service stan Writer
AMERICAS CONTINUING
aerial offensive in the Pacihc
led war analysts TO assert
today that United States land
based planes have turned the
Western Aleutians into a
virtual death trap for the
Japanese, while in the Solo
mons they apparently have
stalled-temporsrily at least
"a Nipponese counter-in-
vasion.
Although these sources ex-
pressed the belief that Japan
undoubtedly would strike soon
and strike hard at American
outposts in the Pacific. they
pointed out that Nippon's
anticipated attack in the Solo
mons now is long overdue.
IN THE ALEUTIANS the
Nipponese have made no i'm
portant move TO extend their
gains in the Kiska area. and
as a matter of fact have been
unable even TO repel recent
strong aerial attacks by Amer
lean long-range fighter and
bomber planes. =
Navy men long have con-
tended that the Western
Aleutians could not be de-
Tended successfully against a
large attacking force because
of the barren, rocky nature of
the terrain and the difficulty
of supplying these outposts.-
This was borne out by re-
cent navy communicates which
stated that in two strafing
and bombing attacks Septem-
Der IA and September 25,
tinted States bombers and
fighters killed or wounded
more than $50 Japs in the
former American island of
kiska.
While the belief prevails in
official circles that American
forces eventually will retake
the Western Aleutians, some
sources contend that strong
aerial attacks have turned the
Kiska area into a trap that is
costing the Japs a terrific
price in men. ships and war
equipment.
IN THE Solomons, navy and
marine corps fighter planes
and dive bombers from Guadal-
canal and army Flying For
tresses have been extending
their aerial offensive against
Nipponese jumping-off bases
to the Northwest while fight
ing off annoying enemy air
and sea-borne raids,
The Japs are expected to
launch another land, sea and
air attack to recapture their
former airheld on Guadal-
canal. but every weeks delay
has given United States forces
an opportunity to obtain rein
forcements and supplies which
should make such an attempt
extremely costly.
MEANWHILE, ANY ex-
tension of American airheld
facilities in the Solomons or
other points in the Southwest
Pacific undoubtedly will ex-
pose the main japanese base
at Truk to attacks by long
range bombers and carrier
task forces Of the United
States feet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02

our republlc.
Repi Joseph w. Martin tR) OF
Massachusetts. minority leader ol
the House, and chairman of the
Republican National Committee
commented merely
II am glad the President has
safely returned 10 the capital"
Senator Scott Lucas Cd OF
Ilnons. a Staunch administration
supporter sad
"Thc fact that the President
Of.the United States could make
this tour of American war in
dustries, at "A time like this,
without any publicity. demon
strates the working of democ-
racy Mt its best"
INJECTS POLITICS
Rep. Charles A. Halleck of In.
diana, injected the politlcal-pur
pose angle by observing
1T il amazing that these
presidential inspection trips AL
ways occur just before the cleo
tons come along"
Omitted Press quoted Rep.
Clare Hoffman (R) of Michigan
as saying: Tf he wants 10 use
the trains that way with the
shortages of transportation Ia
cilities now. 1 have nothing TO
say about it,"
Senator Charles O. Andrews %,
of Florida. declared:
1.-THE President. i'm making
this tour, did just what ! think
I would have done If l had been
In his position at this critical
is n fine thing for the
President Ia get out among the
people of the country from time
10 time, incognito, TO see and
hear just what the people are
doing and thinking and saying.
to acquaint himself better with
wha; is going on i'm the country
away from Washington. IT was
"A mighty fine thing for the
press and the radio To keep his
trip and his movements secret
i'm this time Of war"
BARBOUR'S COMMENT
Senator w. Warren Barbour (R
of New Jersey, quiZzically said:
IL thought the President had
been here all along, studying the
anti-inflatiOn legislative situa-
tiOn i'm Congress"
Senator Joseph III. Ball (R) o
Minnesota, a former newSpape
reporter. referring TO the censor
ship, said
II can't see any reason for
all the secrecy. after the Presi-
dent had visited n particular
place, and everybody in town
knew he had been there. II was
well enough for him to go un-
announced into a war plant or
camp To see how things are go
ing, without any special prepa-
ratiOnS by those i'm charge to
dress up the picture. l hope
Mr.. Roosevelt learned something
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02
Writers, Omitted
From Roosevelt
Party, Protest
IS Capital Reporters
Told z or 3 Trains
Needed TO Take More
BY REX CHANEY

WASHINGTON. Oct. Wash
ington correspondents. represent
ing newspapers or-neWs- bureaus
protested formally today to Pres
ident Roosevelt against his refusal
to take them on his war inspection
tour to the nation.
Newsmen accompanying the
President were limited 10 one
representative each of the United
Press, International News Service
and Associated Press. They were
not permitted to dispatch any
stories about the trip, however
until after Mr. Roosevelt had re-
turned TO Washington and held
"a general press conference at
which he described the tour 10
the newspaper men who had been
left behind.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02

WtSfffNt5iiife4N-e Get VITA
protests against censorship and al.
legged politics FOR coBnterbalance
Washington today weighed PreSi-
dent RooScVclt'S secret tour and
tipped the balance IN favor OF the
man who felt he must once more
visit his countrymcn after I0
months al war
Those who have watched the
restless Roosevelt IN rece n
months pictured hum as no longer
able TO endure the always second
hand and frequently conflicting re-
ports on the state Of the public
mind which reached his desk. lie
had to go find out for himself.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02
COP CHARGES POLITICS,

But the reaction in Congress to-
day bore all the irritation that TWO
solid weeks of rigid censorship and
an impending election could IN
duce.
Republicans for the most part
charged -thaI-1he President had
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02
Foes Charge Political Jaunt
Protected by Censorship
Trip Called Justified to Permit
President TO Get Facts First Hand
BY ROBERT HUMPHREYS
International New, service stan Writer

SfffNf;FeN- the major buwarkS Of
Is against censorship and al, republic
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02

THE fact that the President
of,the United States could make
this tour of American war in
duStries. nj "A time like this,
without any publicity. demon
strateS the working of democ-
raCy nj its best"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02

Rcpt Joseph w. Martin tRl OF
Massachusetts. minority leader ol
the House, and chairman OF the
Republican National Committee
commented merely
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-02

II am glad the President has
safely returned tO the capital"
Senator Scott Lucas Cd OF
IhnonS. a Staunch administration
said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
RABBI SPEAKS AT
 ALLS0ULS CHURCH
Differences Between ChriS= tian, Hebrew Faiths Exist
 in External Forms

Principal distinctions between the Hebrew and Christian faiths exist in external form only, said Rabbi William P. Greenfield. spiritual head of the Beth Fl synagogue, at All Souls Episcopal church last night. Rabbi Greenfeld's address was ono in a series calculated to introduce Christian and Jewish congregations to the basic tenets of the two religions.
 Both faiths, the rabbi said, Sub- scribe to a common belief in one God, and to the ethics of brotherly love. They have differed, since the time of Christ, chiefly in the form of worship and denomination organ- ization". and differences are only seeming.
 Rector of the church, Rev. T. l.. Sinclair, officiated at the meeting
 In conjunction with the observ- ance of Brotherhood Week, in which ProtestantS, Catholics and Jews are participating throughout the nation, Miss Marion Hunt, J. Warren Up son and Mrs. Edith E. Ladq last night spoke on intolerance and oigotry, in a broadcast over station VERY. Views of a school princi- pal, a housewife, and professional woman will be expressed in broad cast tomorrow night over station
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
WAGE REQUEST
 BEING PRESSED
Union Negotiations With Amer. Brass Company
 Starts Tomorrow

The Waterbury Brass Workers union was preparing today to press for sizeable wage increases at the American Brass Go. and the Wa terbury Clock Co. In negotiations for new contract with the Amer ican Brass Co.,, which will open to- morrow morning, the union will seek a raise of 15 cents an hour. A raise of 10 cents an hour is be- inG sought at the Waterbury Clock Co.
 Announcement of wage increas- es of six cents an hour has been made in recent days by the Scovill Mfg. Co., the Chase Brass & Cop per Co. and the Waterbury Buckle Go. Similar raises at several plants are rumored.
 The present union contract with the American Brass Co. expires March IT. The Torrington and An- sonia Brass Workers unions, which are also members of the Interna- tional Union of Mine, Mill & Smelt- CT Workers, have similar contracts. Several times the unions have sought to have the wage question reopened but the management has declined, insisting that the con- tract terms be fulfilled as they stand. The union demands have been before state and federal labor agencies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
NEW COMMITTEE
 HEAD SELECTED
Mrs. J. Chester Little to Preside as Chairman of
 Consumers Committee

Appointment of Mrs. J. Chester Little as chairman of the Consumers Committee of the Waterbury De- fense Council was announced yes- terday at meeting of the board of directors of the Civilian Defense Volunteer Office. The appointment was made by Mayor Vincent A. Scully. Mrs. Little is member of the CDV board.
 Formation of a Civilian Youth Dfense organization was announced by Patrick J. Wallace. He reported that representative of 32 youth organizations are already serving.
 Miss Marion Hunt was appointed chairman of Speakers Bureau, which will supply speakers on de- fense subjects to local societies and clubs.
 Mrs. Arthu Mountain announced that between 2,600 and 2,7O0 per- sons have registered for civilian de- fense in Waterbury. The registra- ton cards of all those who volun- teered through other agencies are being cleared and filed through the CDV office, she said.
 c. Russell Sumpf has been ap- pointed chairman of a joint pub licity committee for Civilian De- fense Volunteer Office and the Vol unteer department of the Water bury Red Cross.
 The board received reports that it's volunteer registration service has been proceeding extremely satis- |factorily. Enrolment of volunteers vii continue.
 The meeting was held at Civilian Defense Volunteer headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
BY WILLIAM +. MCKINNEY ' America'S Card Authority

Gin Rummy is taking the rest of the. country just as it took Holly wood where it has just about re- placed movie making as the towns first interest
 The game is simple. Two or more can play. And probably 130 million people are either playing it noW-or want to. This and three articles to follow will tell you how to play the game.
 Gin Rummy began as minor" pastime in the New York bridge clubs. notably the Knickerbocker Whist Club, where duplicate bridge was first played in America. The minor games at bridge clubs are those two-handed and three handed games played while waiting for a fourth to complete a table of bridge.
 Backgammon, a game as old as chess, but little-played in this coun- try, swept the country after it was revived in the card clubs. Pirochle, casino, and piquet have all had spurts of popularity from the same cause.
 Gin Rummy, as the name indi- cates, is enc form of the game of Rummy which is played in many different ways. All forms have this ill common, however-the object of the player is to form his hand into sets or melds. Each set must com prise not less than three cards, and there are only two kinds of sets that count: three or four cards of the same denomination, such as three queens, and three or more cards of the same suit in sequence, such as eight-nine-ten of spades.
 In some circles, sequence is limited to three or four cards. so that it will not have an advantage over three or four of a kind, but this is mouse rule" The general laws of Rummy permit sequences to be built without limitation.
 It is better to use the term "sets' than "melds." By melding is usually meant the placing of some cards face up on the tables to score points for the combination. Ill many forms of Rummy, including Gin, there is no melding during the course of the game. Play ends when one play CT can lay down his whole hand, and then all hands are exposed.
 Two other terms should be under stood before we go into the rules of iGn Rummy. By odd cards" we mean the cards in a players hand which are not matched up in sets. By a complete hand we mean one with no odd cards, all cards being formed into sets.
 TOmorrOw-HOw to Play It.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17

Members of the Connecticut Bakers Association will meet to- night at the plant of The Rev mOnd Baking Co. here to discuss manufacturing and distribution problems connected with the war emergency. Adolph Raymond, head of the local concern, will be host to the group and State Pres ident Hudson F. Weigold, of Mount Carmel, will preside at the busi- ness meeting.
 An inspection tour of the Rey- mOnd bakery will precede the bus mess session. Bakery owners and allied tradesmen from all sections of Connecticut are expected to at tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17

CT, will talk on the war situation and the part being played by Con- necticut industry.
 Congratulatory messages have been received from two past presi- dents, George s. Green, now ill at Portland, and Edward w. Beach, now of Muskegon, Mich.
 Among other past presidents are William J. Pape, pr. Arthur T. Gill yard, Harry J. Beardsley, Ira w Seltzer, Leroy M. Gibbs, Harry C. Post, Ulysses G. Church, Charles M Chapman, Louis A. Walsh, Fred C. Fromm, Edward M. Cookson, Frank E. Hess, William E. Treat, Dr. Will liam B. Greenburg, William J. Lati- mer, E. Robert Stevenson and Her bert w. Coe.
 Present officers are: Michael V. Blansfield, president; Herbert s Smith, vice president; George w Greene, secretary; Clarence J. Bart lett, treasurer; and Bruno H. c. Riefe sergeant-at-armS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17

Manning, Clotilda Fiorucci; MT. Hargreaves, Pasauale Bredice; Mrs. Radford, Violet Capone.
 The arrangements committee is composed of Vincent Mature, Anne Raimo, Charles Amadeo, Charles Stango, Louis Celozzi, Theresa Ire maglio, Violet Capone, Massimo Rondinaro and Charles Garguilo.
 Sodality Supper
 A large attendance is expected at the annual supper and dance of the St. Joseph's Children of Mary Sodality which vii lbe held tonight at St. Josephs auditorium. Supper will be served from to 9 p. m. and dancing will follow until 12 o'clock Music will be furnished yb Frank Pekanus and bis orchestra, of Hart ford.
 Nellie Lizauskas. president of the organization, is chairman of the arrangements committee. Assist ing her are: Vera Stankus, Jo- sephine Muraska, Vera Valaitis, Frances Shugdinls, Nellie Kalinaus- kas, Helen Norkus, Albina Yur- kunas, Lillian Popikas, and Rita Ayotte.
 Members wno will serve as wait reSses are: Mildred YankauSkaS, Helen Karvelis, Helen Padaigis, Mae Tuebner, Lillian Popikas, Rita Ayotte, Mary Alubauskas, Helen Alubauskas, Mary Fortier, Alice Gowlis, Anne Knoff, Virginia Vit- kauskas and Gladys Nekrocius.
 Choir Plans Program
 Preparation will be started tonight by the St. Joseph's Knights of Lithuania Church choir for a pro gram to be presented March 9 at a meeting of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women at the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service on Church street. The group will rehearse to- night at 7:45 at the choir room un- der the direction of Professor Alex ander J. Aleksis, choirmaster.
 Ladies' Aid Meeting
 Mrs. George Knowles of Birch wood avenue, will entertain the members of the Ladies' Aid society of the Third Congregational church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at her home. Mrs. Walter Johnson will preside at a short business session.
 Food Sale Planned
 The Women's Get-Together club of the Third Congregational church will hold a food sale Thursday at Howland- Hughes. Members may leave food at the parish hall be- tween 9:30 and 10 o'clock Thursday morning or at the home of Mrs. Will liam wood on Highland avenue be- tween l2:15 and 1 o'clock.
 The committee which will con duct the sale is composed of Mrs. William Wood. chairman, Mrs. D. P
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
In MIG Role

the calendar and the Rev. Francis J. Barrett, society chaplain, claims that six of the fastest mitt wielders in the West End vii lmix it up for the benefit of the fans.
 An unusual attraction will be trumpet solos and Army bugle calls by one of the parish's best-known trImpeteers.
 To wind up the evening a fast game of "Screeno" has been ar ranged.
 Freddie Hall has been signed up as master of ceremonies, which is an evening of fun in itself. There will be twenty five prizes distributed during evening, not to mention plenty of refreshments.
 Rev. Francis Barrett and Martin are cochairmen of the arrangements committee assisted by Thomas LaWlor. Harold Reeves John Prisavage and Fred Harder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
MCCARTHY BLOCKED
 ON APPOINTMENT
Evidence of ''RevOlt" in Democratic Ranks Indi=
 cated at Meeting

The Democratic state central con- mittee, at it's executive session last week, declined to give State Chair man John T. Mccarthy sole author ity to appoint committee secre tary, party circles said today. It was voted to make the appointment subject to approval of the eight member advisory committee, which is understood to be divided in its allegiance to the chairman.
 Though committee members said that the decision was not to be re- garded as an indication of opposi- tion to the state chairman, it was recalled that MT. Mccarthy had been given sole authority to name a secretary when he took office. He proceeded to reappoint J. Walter Darley, who had been serving as secretary when J. Francis Smith of Waterbury was state chairman.
 Friday nights vote is interpreted as serving of notice by disgruntled groups within the party that they want greater recognition in patron age and other fields.
 Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford offered a motion empower ing MT. Mccarthy to appoint a suc- cessor to MT. Darley, whose resigna- ton had been accepted. Judge Charles Mahoney of Windsor, a member of the U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney faction, opposed the motion and proposed that the appointment be subject to approval by a five-man committee.
 Another amendment, this one making the appointment subject to approval of the advisory committee, was proposed by an anti-organiza- tion leader, County Commissioner James B. Whelan of Bridgeport. This amendment was adoptetd.
 It was the first meeting of the state central committee in many months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
BLOOD RESERVE
 DATA AWAITED

The Waterbury chapter of the American Red Cross is awaiting in structions from national headquar- ters on the establishment of a blood plasma reserve which would be available for emergency situations. The chapter, he said, will be ready to proceed when the instructions ar rive
 St. Marys and Waterbury hospi- tals have expressed willingness to cooperate with the Red Cross.
 New Haven has secured several hundred pints of blood from volun- teer donors. It has been converted into powdered plasma and is being preserved in storage bank. When needed, the plasma is mixed with a solution and used in tranSfusions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
Mt. Carmel Club In
 Three-Act Comedy
Proceeds to Be Given to Parish; Sodaty Announces
 Plans for Annual Supper=Dance; Choir to Rehearse
BROOKLYN NEWS

The Mount Carmel Dramatic club will present a three-act comedy No Father to Guide Them tonight at 7:30 at the parish hall. Dancing will follow the performance, with music furnished by Mickey Morris and his orchestra. Proceeds from the play, which was directed by Rev. Austin Saunders, will be turned into the parish funds.
 Members of the cast are as fol- lows: George Radford, Charles Gar guilo, Elsa Manning, Laura Sprano, Clara Radford, Josephine D'Angelo; Tim Manning, John Rossi; Martin Radford, James Ieronimo; Alice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
MARINE RECRUITS
 FINISH TRAINING
Two Given Assignments in Service; Private Edward
 Buell. Home on Furlough

Motion pictures will be shown to- night at o'clock at the Central "Y" by the local marine recruiting station, in which various activities will be depicted, Sergeant Maxwell P. Dickerson, in charge of the local marine office in the post office building, announced today.
 Sergeant Dickerson said the films will show various phases of the corps in action and the program will in- clude such titles as, Marine Maneuvers," Training of Para troops" Demonstration on How to Handle Termite Bombs" and Scenes of the Crack Marine Corps Drill Team at the Worlds Fair" as well as shots of the corps in various parts of the earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
President

Other past presidents will also at tend, though some past heads of the organization cannot be on hand.
 John F. Robinson, executive sec retary to Governor Hurley, and Mrs. Robinson, will attend, as will also Rt. Rev. Monsignor J. J. Valdam- brini of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and Compensation Com missioner John J. O'Connell.
 Tribute will be paid to the mem- ory of former presidents who have been taken by death, among them Harry B. Dow, Q918-19), John c. Sherwood 1928-29), Robert E. Platt, 1936-3D, and Dr. B. Henry Mason 1937-38.
 Gov. Hurley, the principal speak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17

A benefit show to be staged at the Temple Hall on April II was planned last night and Chic. Ranger Michael Castaldi of Court Verdi, FOresters of America, ap- pointed committee of eighteen to make arrangements for the event.
 The committee members chosen arc: Louis Richards, Thomas D'Alesandro, Joseph Raimo, Hugo Nara, Matthew and Anthony AntOnacci, John Ciullo. COncettO Romeo, Sabata Tedesco, DOmenic ZappOine, Luigi Filippelli, John COrtese, Felix Guarini, Dr. Cerul- To SaveriO, John COssetta, Vito Beccia, Joseph Tata, and MT. Cas- taIdi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
LOBAR PNEUMONIA
 CASES REPORTED

The weekly morbidity report of the state department of health to- day lists two cases of lobar pneu- monia and one of whooping cough for Waterbury in the week which ended Saturday.
 Torrngton reported nine cases Of whoopipg cough. while Naugatuck had six cases of measles.
 In the state at large there were 113 whooping cough cases, compar- ed with l22 the week before, 48 cases of scarlet fever, 46 cases of lobar pneumonia and 169 cases of measles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
ENGINEERS TO MEET
 AT WATERBURY CLUB

Members of the American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers meet ing tonight at the Waterbury club will listen to R. w. Woodward, metallurgist employed by the Un- derwood Elliott Fisher Go. of Hart ford who will talk at the month- ly technical meeting. Anot h IT speaker on the program will be E. w. Vaill, sales manager Of the Bakelite Corp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-17
TALBOT OPPOSING
 DONALD DUCK TAX

Jack Henry, recently appointed az secretary to Congressman Joseph E Talbot, has begun his duties al Washington. He accompanied MT Talbot when the latter returned tt Washington Sunday night after rest of several days at his Nauga tuck home
 The Congressional Record dis closes that one of the new cor gressmans first votes was against the proposed $80,00 Appropriation for the Donald Duck income tax movie.