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Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15
Navy Reveals Full Story :
Of Great Midway Victory \

WASHINGTON, July Is. CUP)-.
Details of the smashing defeat ad-
ministered to the japanese in the
battle of Midway revealed today
that airpower-coordinated Army,
Navy and Marine Corps airpower-
accomplished for the United States
one of the greatest sea victories
of all times.
An American submarine admins
tered the coup de grace to a flam-
ing Japanese carrier, and the COM
manders of a United States carrier
force maneuvered their loads of air
planes within striking distance of
the enemy.
But 1t was the men on carrier
based and land-based airplanes who
spotted the Japanese invasion fleet
and striking force. rim-racked the
enemy ships and pursued them while
they reeled in defeat toward home.
II had known since last month
that the United States had won
probably its greatest sea victory in
history at Midway. But details were
not revealed until last night when
the Navy department issued a 5000
word communique and supplement-
airy information giving virtually an
hour -by-hour account of the battle
which lasted three days and three
nights.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15
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Russians Counterattack

ton to their wounded out of an
infantry regiment of 5000 men, and
the Russians destroyed 13 tanks and
two anti-tank guns.
Front dispatches said the Voronezh
battle was in its decisive phase. The
bulk of the German forces, between
the Don and Voronezh rivers, were
storming the city from the northern
and southern outskirts, trying to
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15

IN. on June } when American
naval patrol planes discovered the
enemy 100 miles vest of Midway.
approaching IN five columns. Army
flying fortresses attacked lmmed-
lately. scoring hits on a cruiser and
transport Prom then on there was
no letup as the different services.
using virtually every type Of craft
carried on a subtle relay Of de-
struction."
Navy Catalina planes-ponderous
flying boats-attacked By moon
light the same night. scoring tao
torpedo hits on large enemy ships
and probably sinking one.
ATTACK CONTINUED
At dawn June 4. Army medium
and heavy bombers and u. s. Marine
Corps dive bombers and torpedo
planes continued the attack U. S.
casualties we're fairly heavy. but
the damage the filters inflicted were
terrific-"one torpedo hit on a car
rier" Three hits on a carrier"
1.-TWO bomb hits on an enemy
battleship, which was left smoking
and listing" Three hits ON enc
my carriers. One carrier was left
smoking heavily" >
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15
20 JAPS HIT

The final score was lop-sided in
favor of the United States.
At least 20 japanese ships were
sunk or badly damaged. An esti-
mated 275 enemy aircraft were de-
stroyed or lost at sea. Approximate
ly 4,800 japanese soldiers. sailors
and aviators we're killed or drown
ed.
Americas comparatively inSignifi-
cant losses included damage to the
aircraft carrier Yorktown and loss
of the destroyer Hammann. Person.
mel losses were 80 officers and 215
men. The communique did not list
total American plane losses Gt
mentioned 33D, but they apparently
were extremely light.
The Midway victory which sent
more than 100000 tons of Japanese
ships to the bottom, followed by a
little less than a month the Amer
ican victory in the Coral Sea. The
Midway battle has been described
as a continuation" of that action
off northern Australia. Fifteen enc
my ships were sunk in the Coral
Sea and many others were damaged
BALANCE CHANGED
The two major defeats for the
Japanese, coming so close together,
may have a lasting effect on the
Japanese war effort, naval author
tiles agreed. They believed it would
be impossible for Japan to assem-
bic such an invasion force again
for months and said the two battles
had swung the balance of naval and
air power in the Pacific sharply to
the side of the United States.
Admiral Ernest J. King, COM
mander- in chief of the u. S. Navy,
said while the Midway battle still
was in progress that it's outcome
probably would determine the course
of the war in the Pacific for at
least year. From the details of
the battle now assembled it is OBJ
viouS that the victories ended for
some time a Japanese threat to
Hawaii and may have prevented an
attack in force on Alaska, the
fdIldIild CANAL or Une American
mainland
HEROISN APLENTY
The Navy's communique was re-
plete with tales of heroism-a Mar
rine major who crashed his plane
down the stack of Japanese car
rier; another who crashed into a
Japanese ship rather than bail out;
squadron of torpedo bombers which
carried out an attack without sup
port at a cost of Is out of Is planes
and 90 out of 80 filters.
The battle also marked a high
spot in cooperation among the arm
ed forces. In contrast to Pearl Har-
Dor, the armed forces were ready.
"No plane was caught grounded
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15
U. S. LOSSES

Losses in the Midway battle bring
the announced ship casualties for
the United States in the Pacific
to 46-28 sunk, nine scuttled and
nine damaged. Japanese ship cas-
ualties now stand at 3-including
60 warships and SO non-combatant
vessels sunk; II Warships and 10
non combatant vessels probably
sunk, and SO warships and AZ nom
combatant vessels damaged.
The Midway battle started at 9
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15
BY LEON KAY

CAIRO, July Is UP) - Field
Marshal Erwin Rommel has thrown
his Axis tank and infantry forces
into a third attempt to break the
British front at the Hill of Jesus
on the coastal end of the Alamein
line, a communique said today.
Battered back with heavy losses
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15

Funcie eS
By Paul Harrison

HOLLYWOOD, July ID All
over the lot: Six young British navy
officers got an odd greeting on the
set of MY Sister Eileen" In the
story are six Brazilian navy Off
GERS who can't speak a word of
English and who follow Rosalind
Russell to the apartment she shar-
es with Janet Blair. The gals have
an awful time getting rid of them.
The casting office had been look
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15
ADVANCE IN SOUTH

To the south, the Germans ad-
vanced, despite heavy losses, toward
Stalingrad and Rostov.
South of Boguchar, they pointed
a spearhed directly at Rostov and
drove into the Russian lines.
In one small sector, the noon
communique said, the Germans lost
more than 700 men killed, in addi-
Imperial Valley press., 1942-07-15
BATON TWIRLER CAN'T
GET INTO ARMY

OMAHA, Neb.. July Is CUP =
Orville johnson, 20, Council Bluffs,
Ia, who has won regional and ma
tional honors as a baton twirler,
has been rejected by the Army. The
reason: Doctors declared that his
wrists are not flexible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
ROAST CHICKEN
 HALTS BANQUET
Alarm Interrupts Farewell Dinner Arranged By
 "SmOke Eaters"

A fire, caused by the over.heatlna Of an oven at 100 North Main ssreee which brukn up farewell party sUS Pvt Joseph MeKenna ct fire head, quarters, was one Of six hlages uxs tlrgulshed over thc weekend. The fire started when a chicken, heina roasted, became too hot
 Other alarms answered over thg weekend were as follcWS,
 A rubbish fire on tho property O George rallon at 65 Grand street was eStinguished by the Bsostei pump.
 Firemen from Engine : put om . blaze in a truck owned by Bcsge. seon Bros, Inc, when leaking paA. oline from tho earburctcr cf tht vehicle ignited It's moter.
 A cellar fire in three.ssory building owned by Edward SheelfsE of 807-o9 East Main street. was es. tingulShod by Engines 2 5, and 10 Truck ,, and the Booster pump.
 A brush fire on the property oi Helen A. Woods at 2i24 ffi2nlasa avenue was answered hy Engine il
 Bciling alcohol caused fire in nn automobile owned by Albert slng. ezick of ll9 Dedgusiae avenue, cx. tinauishtd by iiremen from Lne.neA , and II, Truck 3, ard the Boestot pump
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
STATE ANNOUNCES
 NEW SPEED LIMIT
Official Regulations Call
 for 30 Miles an Hour After Sunset

The State Traffic commission has reduced Connecticuts war time speed limit at night from 35 miles an tour to 30 miles an hour in ac- cordance with new regulations of the State Defense Council, Motor Vehicles Commissioner John T. Me- Cartny, secretary of the commission said today.
 The new night-tlme speed limit went Into effect one minute after midnight, Sunday, Nov 90 The day-time limit of 35 miles an hour remains the same.
 It was announced also that rul- ing by Commissioner Mccarthy, made at the request Of the Defense Council and effective from one min ute after midnight, Sunday, Nov. go, will require that every motor vehicle registered in this state have the upp:" half of each headlight lens completely obscured by black paint tape, or other opaque ma terial"
 Further, Commissioner Mccarthy was directed by the commission to notify all Connecticut municipali- ties that all permits for local speed limits in excess of 30 miles an hour have been revoked,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
(. U. A. ALUMNI
 NAME BUDDS
Hartford Man Reelected ta Beard of Governors a
 Recent Reunion

Washington, D. C., Nov. 3o.-. Special D--The addition of two new members of the board of governors Of the Alumni Association Of Cath. ollie University of America, named at the annual reunion in New York city, were just announced here by Wilfred D. Howell. national sscre- tary. The Hon. John T. Dwyer, of the class of 1915, now living in Bridgeport, Conn, and Dr. Thomaa l. Hoen, Of the class Of 1924, at- tached to the New York Medical Center, are the new members. Rev. Joseph Jacobi. '37 of New Orleans and John J. Budds. '29 of Hartford, Conn, whose terms expired, were reelected to serve for three years. The vice presidents reelected ins elude the Rev. Robert k. Mccormick % of New York, representing the clergy: Miss Vivian Varr. ,34 of Washington, D. C., representing tho alumnae. and s. Dolan Donohe, 10 of Washington, D. C., representing the laity,
 The following officers of ths Canon Law society were elected al the New York meeting. the Rev James P Kelley, New York city president; the Rev. Eugene Dooley o, M, l., Newhurg, New York, vice. president; Rev. Francis wahl, Phila. delphia, general secretary; the Rev Francis B. Donnelly, Huntington, N Y, recording secretary, and tho Rev pr. Clement Bastnagel, of Caths ollie University'S School ol Canon Law, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
STRAND

Announcing as an intriguing mys- tery-aetion drama based on a hos tile conspiracy in the tropics, Un- iversal's Danger in the Pacific is currently shown at the Strand The ater.
 Leo Carillo, Andy Devine, Don Terry and Louise Allbriton are head- lined in the film which has for it's locale the heat ridden. savage jun gle on an uneXplored island in the Pacific.
 Carrillo portrays an Intelligence Officer who. with the aid of Devine and Terry, brings about the de- struction of secret terrorist or ganization hidden in the jungle.
 Terry is seer as young explorer Scientist who postpones his oft-de- layed wedding date once again to accompany Carrillo on the expedi- ton. Devine portrays Terrys com panion and cameraman.
 Miss Albriton essays a famous sportswoman- aviatriX and Terry's fiarcee. Tn her determination to make Terry keep his marriage date with her, she follows the trio to the island. Forthwith she becomes in yolved in the desperate intrigue.
 Others in the cast are Edgar Bar rier, Turhan Bey, Holmes Herbert. David Hoffman, Paul Dubov and Neyle Marx.
 Lewis Collins directed from the screen play by Walter Doniger and Maurice Tombregal. The original story was written by Neil Varnick and Doriger.
 The other big first run hit is Sunset Serenade" with the famous cowboy Roy Rodgers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
500 Attend Parish
 Supper Gathering
Musical Enjoyable highIight of Popular Event; Stokes
 Post Units to Meet Tomorrow Night
BROOKLYN NEWS

GirdaijauSkaS, Mrs, Vincent UT. bonae, Mrs, Theophilia RakauSkas, Mrs, Peter SmotaS, Mrs. Matilda Baker Mrs, Barbara Gurklis, Mrs, Mary Martusis, Mrs, Elizabeth MatuliunaS, Mrs, Charles Gloudenis, Mrs, Anna GervickaS, and Mrs, Mary Fortier, Peter JoGuhauSkas, J, Jurk- Saitis, r, BoguSis, and Anthony Shembaris
 Miss Gladys Nekrocius, president Of the student choir, was in charge of waitresses,
 Miss Edna LaEdaussaS. a student at Rider College, has been visit Ing with her parents, MT, and Mrs, Anthony La2dauskas of Fox street.
 Dessert Bridge
 The Women's Together club of the Third Congregational church will sponsor Q dessert bridge party Thursday afternoon at 2;S0 at the church hall,
 Stokes Post
 A joint meeting of the Sylvester J, Stokes pest and auxiliary, Lith- Ganian Legion, will be held tomor- row night at o'clock at the club rooms on Bank street, A social hour will follow the business ses- sion.
 Ladies' Aid Society
 The Ladies Aid society of the Third Congregational church will meet at the parish hall "Wednesday afternoon at 2;30.
 St, Ann's Meeting
 Members of St, Ann's society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the parish hall, Miss Matilda Dezinno will preside
 Choir Rehearsal
 The Women's Alliance choir of St, JosephS church will hold a re- hearsal tonight at o'clock at the choir room in the old St. Joseph'S school Preparations will be made, under the direction of Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, for Advent and Christmas programs
 Gifts for Soldiers
 Names of about 100 servicemen Of Lithuanian descent appear on a gift list compiled by the Lithuanian Council for the Defense of America Cigarettes have heen mailed to them at various camps of tho country Other names will he added 10 the list.
 Mrs. B. s. Stone of Boston is vis- iting with her sister. Mrs. James Donnelly of Washington avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
BROTHERS FITTED
 AT TESTIMONIAL
Nicholas, TheophiIe Dezin. no to Join Armed Forces
 Shortly

Nicholas and Theophile De1nno, sons of MT and Mrs Michael De. llnno of 1913 West Main street. were honored at a farewell party at Florio Post clubrooms last night. Nicholas will enter the Army in the near future, while Theophile has enlisted in the U. s, Marine Corps, Their father is a veteran of the last World war and is Q former com mander of the D. A, V. post. and their mother is present commander of the local D. A, V. Auxiliary, More than 100 persons attended,
 Among the speakers were Rev. Roger B, T. Anderson, Rev, Fran cis Barrett, Edward Scholey, com mander of the Corp Francis J, Jamele detachment of the Marine Corps league, Frank Orencole, chairman of tAe local servicemen'S committee, Representative Daniel J, Mahaney and Staff Sergeant Max well P Dickerson, local Marine re- cruiter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
POLI'S

Today and tomorrow will afford you your last opportunities to see the smash musical hit of all time For Me and My Gal starring Judy Garland, now at the popular Loew Poli Theater. Co-starred with the joyous, singing Miss Garland in this cavalcade of American music, are dancing star George Murphy and Gene Kelly, the latter a big star on Broadway where he appeared in such stage triumphs as the mus ical, Pal Joey"
 For two big days this week, Wed nesdy and Thursday, Lowe's Poll will present Harry Rewards "Bomb- shells of l9i3' with 2l gorgeous in- cendiary Bomba Dears forming one of the worlds most beautiful and glittering chorus lines.
 Starred in this big revue arc many of your stage, screen and radio ia- vorites. such as Hal sherman, who starred recently in "Hell2apoppin' v with Olsen and Johnson. Lowe Hite X Stanley. trio born to be laughed at, so hilarious are their comedy routines; Val Setz, who reigns su- preme in the art of juggling; Martin and Allen, a dance team that pre- sents a symphony in rhythm and control: Richard ana Carson, artis- tic dancers; Curley Van, Radios Sensational Baritone, and many, many. others. too numerous to men, ton here, appear in this gigantic musical presentation.
 "Bombshells of l943', with a cast of more than 50 persons, is your best entertainment bet of the week. Make your plans now to be here for one of the four stage shows to be given daily. these at the regular times of 1:2o. 400, 6:30 and goo p. m.
 The screen show, headed by the mystery-drama "Dr. Renaults Secret" will start promptly at l2 noon, the same as every Wednesday and Thursday, thus enabling the city's thousands Of defense workers, to see a complete stage and screen show end still be out of the theater by 2:3o p. m.
 Thunder Birds" smash techni- color triumph starring Gene Tier ney, Preston Foster and John Sut-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
FATHER KERWANI
 ARMY CHAPLAIN
Native of Waterbury En. ters Harvard University
 Training School

Rev James ?, Kerwan, native oi Waterbury now stationed at strat. Ield, lctt yeSterday to attend the U, s, Army Chaplain Trainina school at Harvard university, np wtll be commissioned Q lieutenant ln the army,
 Father Kcrwan, who ls assistant pastor of the church of tho As. sumption, StrRtIleld, received hls notice from Washington last weog to report for training, fle had apa piled for ehaplainey shortly after the outbreak of the waG
 Born in this city, Father Kerwan attended local schools before enter. Ing St, Thomas seminary, Bloom. field, He studied later at St Der. nardS seminary, Rochester, and at the University of Elehstett, Ger. many, lie was ordained m ieS7, and has served at Stratneld since that year,
 The new army chaplaln's family lives on Falrview street here,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
Former Connecticut
 Girl Film Discovery
Clnemaland Halls Elyse Knox In Exploitation as
 Screen Find of Year

next appearance win he m ~plels. burghe in company with Marlene Dletfleh, Randolph Scott and John Wayne. Right now she ls enaotMg the role Of Mercedes In Unlversals screen version Of the newspane trips, "Don winslow Of the coasi uNard,"
 This trio of productions is ealeV. lated by Universal Go account fot her firm establishment on tho screen,
 Meanwhile, however Miss Knos Is continuing to pose for magazine covers, as she has for the last three years, Doing the latter has been simplifled since less than year ago she married her favofite cover aft- its, Paul lfesse, the color camera expert,
 Prior Co her marriage, Miss Knox was frequently reported engaged to Tom Harmon, the Michigan foot. ball ace,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
STATE.

If you intend to see the marvel ous screen bill currently at War ners State theater you'll have to hurry as performances tomorrow evening positively concludes its en- gagement. George Washington Slept Here" with Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan in co-starring leads is the headliner while Secret En- emies' with Craig Stevens and Faye Emerson is the second big hit.
 Tomorrow the State ushers in another of It's hit parade produc- tions with the presentation of the long awaited Who Done It?" CO., starring the screens number one comedy team, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.
 The famous comedians are at 1t again spreading hilarity in this their ninth hit since they created celluloid earthquake with the mem orable "Buck Privates."
 All this talk about the boys mak- ing too many pictures and thereby recklessly spending their box of- flee value. seems to be just that - talk. Their funny faces and zany dialogue will keep audiences rock ing day after d ay without appar- ent letup.
 Tn short the two comedians are at their best. Who Done It." bears little resemblance to their previous laugh films except that the comics have been provided with funnier material than ever before.
 The story, a murder mystery, places Bud and Lou in the hazar- dous profession of amateur detec- tives; and in turn, on the wrong end of tremendous police drag net. Action of the plot takes place, for the most part, in vast radio broadcasting station. Methods by which the boys extricate themselves from their maze of troubles. are de- clared to provide some of the most hilarious moments ever experienced by movie audiences.
 The producer has assembled an imposing cast to support the come dians in the new hit. Patric Knowles, recently seen opposite Irene Dunne in Lady in a Jam." has prominent role. William Gar gan, Louise Allbritton and Jerome Cowan are other favorites in head line spots.
 Added interest is supplied by VII liam Bendix, Mary Wickes. Don Porter and Thomas Gomez, the lat ter a Hollywood newcomer who comes to the screen from Broadway and made his cinema debut in Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror"
 Robert Paige and Jane Frazee will be seen in the second hit, Get Hep to Love"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30

About 500 persons attended the st. Josephs parish supper held last night at the school auditorium, Pro- ceedS from the event, which took the place Of the annual bazaar, will be turned into parish funds,
 Speakers included; Rev, Joseph J, ValanteJus, pastor Rev Benedist Guaronskas, assistant pastor, Rev. Alfred Cabitor and Rev, pr, Joseph Bogusas, eurates, Peter JokubauS- was president of the senior Holy Name society, and Professor Alex andcr J. Aleksis, church organiSt and choirmaster,
 A program of Lithuanian and American songs appropriate to the Advent season was rnedered by Q group of choir members under the direction of Professor Aleksis, Those participating were Adele Grehlunas, Marcelle Andrikis, AleHander MarkuS, Mrs, Nellie Kanapka, Paul Kauneckis, Mrs. Anna Markus, and Joseph Kanapka,
 Members of the arrangements committee were; Mrs, Magdalen Karinauskas, Miss Mary Kasetaite Mrs, William JenusaitiS, Mrs John Barkauskas, Mrs Mary StankeVich, Mrs. Constance JasaitiS. Mrs. Anna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-30
SCOUTS SUPPORT
 SAFETY CAMPAIGN
State Defense Council Re- ceiving Pledges of l0O@o
 Cooperation

Boy scouts throughout Conrrcti- cut are taking an active part in the Home Safety drive sponsored by the State Defense council, l.. Dent Lackey, director of the Division Of Public Information of the council, said today.
 MT. Lackey has been receiving postcards from individual scout masters, shippers and cuhmastars pledging their cooperation in the drive aimed at getting 100000 house. holders in the state 10 take mini mum air raid and blackout precau- tions in their homes,
 The cards state that individual scout leaders "Will cooperate with the Sta'e Defense council in doing whatever we can to help win this war"
 The signed cards state further; You can count on us 100 per cent to do the job"
 The scout organization is among large number of citizen groups including church organizations, ecrvice 5iahs, Sus.scss groups, viG5s and organizations and other groups who have pledged their support to the drive to make homes safe against air raids.
 Homes which take the precau- tions outlined in eight rules sug- gested by the State Defense council will receive an ARP Home Safety award which can be put on the windows of homes.
 MT. Lackey said he was pleased with the cooperation of the boy scout organization and said it was in lire with the spirit of a true scout"