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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
Today's Cases In Municipal Court

Leonard Nowad, 35, of 151 Bald win street, charged with speeding and operating a motor vehicle while his license was under suspension, was granted nolle on payment of $5 when arraigned in Municipal court this morning before Judge Theobald Conway.
 Fred Nonamaker, 40, of 28 Sparks street, charged with non-support, was granted nolle.
 Mrs. Batini Conforti, AT, of AS Bronson street, charged with breach of the peace, was granted continu- ance to August %.
 Joseph Lavorgna, 30, of 1133 Bank street, charged with speeding, was granted a nollr ~ 3yment of $10.
 John A. Krausc, -J, of 189 Orange street, charged with violation of the rules of the road, was granted a nolle on payment of $5.
 Patrick J. Murphy, p, of 60 South street, charged with violation of the rules of the road, was given a postponement to August 29.
 Harvey E. Lemieux, 31, of Shell ton avenue, charged with reckless driving, was granted a continuance to Aug. 29.
 Frank Freeman, 60, of 33 Sparks street, colored, charged with breach of the peace and assault, was granted 8 continuance to August 29.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
Auxiliary Dinner

Firemen of Engine Il on Highland avenue were recently entertained at dinner by auxiliary f1remen at the flrehous. Capt. Sam Jamele ot the auxiliary unit was toastmaster and presented gifts to Capt. Cor coran and Lieut.. Horgan in appre- citation of the 20-hour course they recently conducted. A talk on "The Duties of An Auxiliary Bremen was given 'E Capt. Joseph Kelley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
Two Popular Outings
 Slated For Tomorrow
St. Patrick's Holy Name Society Lithuanian Alliance
 to Entertain Members Friends
BROOKLYN NEWS

dolls at doll contest conducted last night at the Porter street play ground. Other awards were as fol- lows: Betty White, largest doll; Lena Berardi, smallest. Judges were Rose mary Malley, Doris Chirpinsky, Don Sullivan and Nick J. Russo.
 Others who participated were: Ann Marie De Castro, Jackie Car roll, Dorothea Ficeto, Alice Ac- cetura, Eleanor Moore, Kathleen Ann Hench, Helen Aleksines, Mary Aleksines, Judith Accetura and Anita Grimes.
 Rehearsals for the city-wide playground pageant to take place later this month will be held each afternoon at the Brooklyn YMCA under the direction of Gloria O'Brien and Margaret McGrath, su- pervisorS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

ployment immediately but of arous- ing a great public interest in the welfare of partially disabled per- sons.
 Handicaps
 Among defects most commonly listed here on waivers are hernia, varicose veins and scars, most of which are generally not considered serious handicaps for the majority of jobs. Greater physical limita- tions listed are visual and hearing defects, heart conditions, amputa- tions, mal-formations and arthritis. It is the latter defects that become problems in employment placements ton rehabilitation workers.
 Miss Ruth Mitkowski, who is in charge of rehabilitation work at the focal employment office, points out that total of 182 seriously handi- capped persons were placed in work through the agency last year while so far this year, in seven months, the figure approaches 300. Of that number 63 were placed during May WlAcl CL1C oUdtC CAAA14C Wdo NOAA0uIVCN here.
 The task of placement involves search for a job to suit the partic- ular person rather than the usual procedure of finding the person to fit the job, Miss Mitkowski states.
 Persons with defective limbs or heart conditions can fit into the jobs which can be done sitting, per- sons with visual limitations can render service which involves touch rather than sight and numerous other disabilities can be offset in employment by care in choosing the right work. There are few jobs which require all abilities the direc- tor points out, and employers now are becoming more aware of that and hiring accordingly.
 Blind At Work
 Two totally blind persons have been placed in employment in re- cent months in Waterbury and are now earning salaries as high as their unafflicted associates. Classi- fication of jobs for which sight need not be necessary include operating presses, putting nuts on bolts, simple assembly work which involves .'e- petitive motion, taking work off con- veyorS, wrapping and simple inspec- ton. Lists of various other duties that can be performed by differ ently handicapped persons are kept at the office.
 In the clinic conducted here a few months ago prospective employ CTS met with employment directors and interviewed physically handi- capped persons who previously had been given general aptitude and in- telligence tests. Many of the candi- dates were hired at once and others were given advice for medical treat ment preliminary to employment or assigned for specific training prior to hiring. All of the persons to be interviewed had first to take tests which denoted their clerical or me- chanical ability and finger dexter ity.
 Another similar clinic is expected to be arranged here next month, but in the meantime individual place. ment efforts are continuing efforts to make the handicapped self-sup- porting, as they can be, and con- tributors to the defense program. 
 Ann Sheridan keeps a supply of rickels in her purse for llSe in like
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
O'CONNOR DINNER
 MONDAY NIGHT

William O'Connor of Norfolk, for mer Young Democratic national committeeman, will be given a testi- monial dinner by the Young Demo- cratic clubs of Connecticut at the Hotel Taft, New Haven, Monday night. MT. O'Connor will enter the army next week.
 A large delegation of Waterbury Young Democrats will attend the affair, headed by Nicholas zappone, local president.
 MT. O'Connor has been active in Young Democratic circles for some years. He has been mentioned as a candidate for Congress on several occasions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
MESSAGE ON INDIA
 SENT TO PRESIDENT

Members of the Connecticut or ganzing staff of the CIO Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, meeting here yesterday, drafted a message to President Roosevelt urging him to use his influence to win independ- ence for India.
 State Coordinator Alex Cashin presided at the meeting. A resolu- tion urging a second front in Eu- rope was adopted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

Waterbury has not sustained a child traffic death since January Of 1941 up to the first of the current month and leads the entire state in this respect, according to a report tabulated by the Police Depart ment's Accident Prevention Bureau and compiled by Officers William O.. Dwyer and Jame Little.
 An analysis of Waterbury's traft1c deaths for the seven months of the current year, compared to same pe- riod in 1941, follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
FELIX GUARINI Past G. c. Ranger

Scores of members of the seven subordinate courts of Waterbury accompanied by friends and mem bers of the families will visit I'D Park in Plainville tomorrow for the fourth annual state outing of the Grand Court of Connecticut Foresters of America. Three of the local courts will be represented in the state softball championship tournament. An all-day program of entertainment, fun and sports with refreshments in abundance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
IN BIG TIME NOW

Albert Dekker has graduated from the sidewalk Engineers Club" Of onlookers at excavation jobs. For his role as & civilian contractor In Paramount's Wake Island" the ac- tor learned to operate a 22-ton cat erpillar bulldo1er.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
QUICK DRAW

Bill Boyd has 8 pistol draw and shot of one-half 8 seconds timing and demonstrates his skill in Par amounts Lost Canyon" Tn e worlds record is one-fifth of a sec ond and is held by Edward McGiv- ern of Montana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

Grand Court Trustee has been arranged.
 Serving on the committee are Grand Chief Ranger John J. Humphrey. general chairman; Grand Court Treasurer William H. Dunlavey; Grand Court Trus- tee Michael Castaldi, Grand Re- cording Secretary Ralph R Brandely and Past Grand Chief Ranger Felix Guarini.
 Waterbury is planning to send the largest representation of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

Anthony R. Nastri of Waterbury was reelected president of the Cigaret Machine Operators of Connecticut, Inc, for a seventh term at the annual meeting held yesterday at Hotel Garde, New Haven. Anthony Masone of Wa terbury was reelected secretary. The meeting was devoted to dis cussion of plans for conserving gasoline and tires. MT. Nastri is also chairman of the association's defense transportation committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
Holv Name Outing

A large attendance is expected at the annual outing of the St. Patrick's Holy Name society tomor- row at KirSchbaum's grove, Water vile. A varied program of enter tainment and sports events has been planned. George s. Mccormack heads the arrangements committee and Rev. Thomas F. Dignam is hon. orary chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

The Lithuanian Alliance, Lodge II, will sponsor its annual picuic to- morrow afternoon at the Krugelis farm on Highland avenue. Sports events, card-playing, music, and re- treatments will be on the program which will get underway at 100 o'clock. Several hundred persons are expected to attend.
 A large committee of members headed by Peter Steponav1clus IS making arrangements for the event. Thomas Matas is president of the local lodge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

drew the petition. In the latest ap- plication MT. Cooke has changed the route of the proposed bus serv- ice. hoping for sanction from the commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
5O94 Compensation Waivers Signed Here Since Jan.
New Application For
 Litchfield Bus Line
Petitioner Amends Original Route to Comply With
 Wishes of Local Police Authorities

Harry A. Cookes application for a hearing on pro posed route between Waterbury and Ltched has been assigned by the Public Utilities Commission for Thursday August 20 at 1115 m EWT in Room 576 State Office B1ildng Hartford, according to announcement this morning R. C. Schneider secretary of the commission
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
Feast Observation

The 8:3O Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church tomorrow will be celebrated in observation of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin at the request Of the Madonna DellAssunta society. Members of the organization will attend in a body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
Hundreds Of Persons Seeking Work Despite
 Physical Handicaps
New War Employment Program Aided By Rehabilita- ton Work; Persons Given Assignments on
 Special Qualifications

Physically handicapped persons previously considered questionable employment possibilities among persons 5enefiting from the employment placement pro gram here according to rehabilitation records which mai to requirements or particular job rather than general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
st. Ann's Meeting

St. Ann's Meeting
 St. Ann's society of St. Joseph's church will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night at 7:3O at the old St. Joseph's school club room. Mrs. John zailckas will pre- side. Plans will be made for various activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

Among the larg number of Wa
 terbury troops awaiting develop ments in South Pacific with more than passing interest is Private Thomas M. Conway son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Conway of L0unsbury street. He is stationed with coast artillery outfit which completed its training at Camp Pendleton Va. Letters are few and far between but when they arrive the yare received with un- usual pleasure on the far away island where the Brass City boys are doing their bit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

Mexico expects its fgish shipments to the United States this year will break all previous records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
Doll Contest

Joan J'Anthony and Kathleen Ann Mench won prizes for prettiest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

eC0n0 ffOnt-InfI0fIOn.
 Our government soys-"thus far and no farther = shall retail prices rise" e"-under o. P. A. regu- Iotions prices are stabilized as of March, 1942.
 Wonderful cooperation on the part of the nations retailers hos mode it almost impossible for thot cruel spectre of infIotion to arise and show its sIimy honds end wax fat at the expense and suffering of the great mass of people, with fictitious values and deprecioted dollars 10 bid in restricted consumers market for life's necessities.
 Our priees-ore ot-or below the price regulations of our gov ernment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

Ann Sheridan keeps a supply of rickels in her purse for use in jike boxes wherever she may be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15

Ecuador is improvin& !4s airn0rts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
RENT CONTROL IS
 UNDER LEGAL TEST

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-15
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-28

in complete command of land and air forces of all the Powers, with U. s and British military experts to aid in coordinatng Allied strategy. Finally, in the Pacific Southwest General Wa ve hero of the first Libyan campaign, heads joint Allied command. Major General Brett, of the U. S.. i Army Air Corps, is second in command Admiral Thomas Hart, commander of the U s. Pacific Fleet, is in command of the U. S., British and Dutch Navies
 All of which adds up to significant fact:
 Those experts" who have advocated letting the Far East go have been overruled The Allied Powers are going to treat the Pacific the major con- flict it is--and not as sideshow to the Euro pean theater.
 Our military leaders have recognized what we have suspected-that Japan's military power now is probably equal to or greater than that of Hitler when Germany first entered the war, and that the Nipponese threat must be met-now.
 word on General Wavel
 At the outset of the war the Germans called him the one really good British general" Since then Goebbes has sneered, but there be no doubt that he is of the abest of all the strae gsts side
 During the disastrous British retreat from Libya, after the first great campaign there, Wavell was blamed. Forgotten was the fact that most of his troops had been shutted off to Crete and the Near East. And when Wavell was transferred from Libya
 
 pected what know is the truth
 That army was sorely needed to protect the Near Eastern flank of the Mediterranean. and the route to India.
 Wavell built up the Indian Army until it is close to 100000 men. And hardly noticed amid hotter news have been items telling of Wavell's' appearance Oast falD in Singapore and apparent to coordinate the defenses of Asia both from the west and the east
 Thus it is fitting that he now takes supreme command of the Allied forces in the South Pacific And it is for every of us to that he promis es easy victory; that he warns the news may be much worse before the memorable victory march,"
 The general might have added, too, that it will not become better unless we all on the home front sacrifice to the limit, forget business usua and everything as usual-so the boys out there fighting will have the best there is to fight withthe weapons they must have to win
 The battle in the jungles of Malaya may be de- cided in the factories of Philadelphia.
 Bravest and best fighters in the world-theyll do their best if we do ours
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-28

from this age group can be ex- pected by fall, particularly those with no dependents and with pre- vious military service.
 For the present the Army will take it's older-age recruits from the 28-35year olds who were ex- empted because of dependency or defense work. Instructions already have gone out to all local draft ees with fine-tooth comb. Thous- boards to re-examine these defer ands are slated to be tabbed IA and called to the colors.
 NOTE: Exact size of the war army contemplated is a military secret, but it can be stated that it will be not less than that of World War I. When the President in his message to Congress declared that U. s. expeditionary forces will be sent to Britain, the Far East and anywhere else in the world where needed to destroy the Nazis and Japs, he was not making idle talk.
 Copyright, 1942, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-28
A TRAINED PUP

The duck migration and the shooting season is over long ago so far Juneau is concerned, but the following yarn reported actually fact by the Associated Press, should amuse Hank Harmon Rod Darnel, Ken Junee and few more of the local Nimrods
 Harry L. Edwards, Houston Texas, oiman fig ured in the yarn, which is him, just too good to keep
 Edwards bought a spaniel pup well trained and ready to work There still some time before duck hunting season. though and Edwards couldn't wait to the dog go town. So he played around in the back yard tossing decoy ducks into a pond and letting the spaniel retrieve them The pup was greatl Edwards happyl
 Came opening day of the season and Edwards in the blinds early, with the spaniel along The first shot brought down duck and the retriever off with splash. He up to the founder ing bird sniffed him, turned his back swan to decoy-and back with the decoy in his teeth
 This is just tip boys. Look out how you train your dogs if you don't want splinters in your teeth when you fricassee your maard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-28

read to Canadian Counselor Wrong the statement blasting the Free French.
 What do you think of it?" he asked.
 T think it's too strong" replied Wrong, whose government strongly sympathizes with DeGaulle.
 Well we can't change it now,"' replied Atherton Its already been issued to the newspapers"
 Then why did you want to read it to me?" asked Wrong.
 The State Department master mind had no answer. -
 NOTE: The State Department has been deluged with condemna- tion for cracking down on the Free French. Some of the most potent criticism has been based upon the fact that we acted without consulting our Allies the Canadians and British, who were equally if not more concerned in the matter than the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-28

ist Senator Charles Tobey is a ranking member of the committee Another reason is the Senate's tra- ditional back-scratching. What ever senators privately may think about one another, publicly they rarely throw brickbats.
 NOTE: Clark's committee has never made report and obviously does not intend to, as no money has been asked for this purpose.
 NEW SELECTEES
 WASHINGTON = It needed no mind reading to fathom what was behind that War Department an- nouncement of the purchase of 700 100000 feet of lumber and 240,- 900 kegs of nails-the biggest order of it's kind in U. S. history.
 The materials are for the con- struction of numerous new army cantonments and the enlargement of existing ones.
 Army strength, down to 1,6O0, ,0OO after deItopilization of 28 to 35 year olds last fall, is due for a big increase-at least another 1000 O0O after the next draft lottery fol- lowing the February l6 registration of men between 2l and A.
 An estimated 24.00o,000 will reg ster next month, and on the basis of past experience only about 5 per cent will be rated IA; that is, subject to immediate call. Hereto fore the Army has inducted only men in good physical condition, with no dependents and not en- gagged in essential" production.
 However, as the need for military manpower develops, IA standards will be broadened and many thous- ands of 1-B, PA, and 2-B deferees oy pre-war standards will be called up
 For the. present, the Army still is placing primary emphasis on youth. The February l6 registration is ex- pected to list around 100000 2o- 2l youngsters and the largest pro- portion of new inductees will come rom this group. Registrants in the 36 to A group will have to be Tn top condition to get in the army at this time.
 However, big scale inductions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-28
Finance in War
(New York Times)

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 It has long been apparent that the financial problems of this would be very different from those of the last Despite the magnitude of the arms program, there is no question whatever about the ability of the Treasury to raise whatever money it requires in the open market at rates determined by itself The principal problem will be to devise of raising much money possible with out recourse to expanding bank credit.
 The behavior of the financial markets since the attack upon the United States shows that this situation is well understood. Considering the start ling character of the attack and the fact that it caught the financial community at moment when $1 $1,50o000.000 Treasury offering undigested- midway between subscriptions and the actual pay ments therefor-the Government bond market acted extraordinarily well. Official support required on only two days and then in only small amount The larger banks far from trying to unload, tually increased their holdings of Government bonds
 These events have pretty well confirmed the general view that the Treasury count being able to borrow in the open market to whatever tent necessary at steady rates determined by its own policy and not by day-to-day speculative fluc- tuations The rate of 21a percent fixed for recent long term issues stood up we'll under the shock of war. According to one definition, the function of finance in modern is to keep out of the way of production. It is already clear that finance is pre- pared to fulfill this unspectacular role with quiet cooperation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-28
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION

Speaking of listening to- but not believing, rumors we like the following squib from Charm Magazine:
 Before you look under the bed each night for a willy propagandist repeat your New Years resolution:
 "Ill defeat propaganda with some of my own "Ill fashion my weapon out of an open mind and tolerant heart
 "I1l not perpetrate rumor by repeating it. "I1 accept ones criticism praise without examining it myself.
 "I'l defeat propaganda with some of my own"