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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
DEATH CAR DRIVER
OUT UNDER BOND
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street, who suffered an injury to
his right knee His condition was
not considered serious and his
name is not on the danger list.
Complete Inquiry Today
Coroner Hennessy said he ex-
pected to complete the inquest to-
day.
DR.. Edward H. Kirschbaum, med
ical examiner, said Giusti died
from the result of fractured skull
and multiple body injuries.
Cerasula suffered possible
fracture Of the spine and lacera-
tons of the scalp and forehead.
According to the coroner, the
car Polletta was driving struck the
wooden horse, which was placed in
front Of manhole where the
three men were working, with
such force that it hurled it so feet
away, and then continued across
the excavation and came to a stop
about 81 feet beyond the spot.
Two In Excavation
Coroner Hennessy said Giusti
and Cerasulo were in the excava-
ton while Altieri, department
foreman, was standing few feet
from it when Polletta's large sedan
travelling north on North Main
street crashed through the guard
and struck the men
No ice was on the highway at the
time OF the accident. the coroner
pointed out and when Polletta's
car struck the wooden horse, he
presumably put his brakes on and
turned his wheels to the right so
that the motion of the car blanket
ed the excavation in a sideways
sweep.
The three Workmen were engaged
in putting cement around the edge
of the manhole when they were
struck.
A native OF Italy, Mr.. Giusti has
lived in the United States for 81
years, and in Cheshire, Mass, for
q years. He came to Waterbury
eight years ago and obtained job
in the Street Department.
Relatives Of Victim
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Aoeline
fBiaginD Giusti of this city, two
sons, Albert and Private Camille of
Headquarters, 57th signal battalion
Camp Edwards. Mass, daughter,
Mrs. Samuel Amicone of Water
bury. two brothers, Caesar OF Wa
terbury and Eugene OF North Ad-
ans, Mass, a sister, Mrs. Pancredi
Pandolfi OF Waterbury, his moth
err, Mrs. Emilia Giusti of Water
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
CRIMINAL RISE
TO BE STUDIED
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Waterbury, other communities
throughout the state will enlist the
assistance Of attorneys for like pc
Rod of time. Studies will be made
in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven,
and New London, and in small near
by communities; Stratford, Glaston-
bury, Hamden and Groton. Inter
views in Naugatuck will coincide
with those in Waterbury.
The present investigation will
terminate March IA. During the
progress of the study lawyers will
conduct interviews in the following
shifts: 6 a. m. to II noon; ~ to 6
D, m; and p. m. to IL midnight.
Urges Cooperation
In a letter mailed to lawyers in
Connecticut, Chief Justice Maltbie
urges the cooperation of all at.or-
neys. and points out the fact that
any information will be kept conf
dental, even to Judges of the courts
before whom persons arrested will be
presented.
There is at present no means of
determining with any certainty the
nature, extent and underlying causes
OF this Crime increase, and with
out that information, no means can
properly be devised to meet the
problem The results will truly
depict the scope and nature of the
problem, the Chief Justice states.
The QUESTIONABLE contains seven
ty-two queries in connection with
the environmental back ground,
criminal record, habits, education,
recreational activities, employment
and personal history of the person
interviewed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
FUNERALS

The funeral of William J. Dunn
OF New Haven road, Prospect, was
held this morning at 8 o'clock
frmo the Bergin funeral home, 29O
East Main street, to st. Anthony's
church, Prospect, at 8 O'Clock.
Burial was in the family plot,
new st. Joseph's cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Josephine
Denisevicze of Thomaston avenue
will be held privately today at the
Anderson funeral home, 70 Central
avenue, Rev. Francis o. Ayres Off
ciating. Burial will be at the con-
venience of the family.
The funeral Of Mrs. Carrie Brad
shaw will be held at the Clark
funeral home, 20 State street, to-
morrow at 1870 o'clock. Rev. Sam
uel A. Budde. vicar of Christ
Chapel, officiating. Burial will be
in Brockett cemetery Friends may
call at the funeral home today
from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 p. IN.
The funeral of Mrs. Annie Grif-
fin OF 1877 Sylvan avenue will be
held Monday morning from her
home at ais TO st. Francis Xavier
Church at 8 o'clock. Burial will be
In the family plot, new st. Joseph's
cemetery. Friends may call at the
home after 4 p. m. today.
The funeral of Dennis j. Curtiss
will be held Moncay morning at $50
o'clock from the Bergin funeral
home, 900 East Main street, to st.
Francis Xavier church at 10 o'clock
for solemn high Mass. Burial will
be in the family plot, new St.
Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home today and to-
morrow in the afternoon and eve
ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
FORMER CURATE
HERE IS DEAD
Rev. James w. Roche of
POquOnOch Dies Sudden=
ly-Served Here

The Reverend James w. Roche,
pastor of st. Joseph's Church,
Poquonock, died suddenly yesterday.
Father Roche was stricken with a
heart attack while driving to the
doctor for treatment of a cold. He
was taken to the office of DR.. John
NJ. Monacella of Windsor where he
Succombed in a few minutes.
A native of New Britain, Father
Roche was born on February a.,
1890. He attended Holy Cross Col
lege, and st. Demands Seminary in
Rochester. On December 81, 1918,
he was ordained at st. Joseph's
Cathedral by the late Bishop Milan.
He was Immediately appointed as
assistant at the Church of the Holy
Angels in South Meriden.
Father Roche served as curate
at st. Margaret's parish in this
city for several years when the late
Rev. Edward j. Brennan was
pastor. Among his other appoint
ments were st. Mary's Derby and
st. Mary's New London. He be-
came pastor Of st. Joseph's on May
Z, 1886.
He is survived by a sister, Kath-
arine M. Roche, principal OF the
Northend School in New Britain.
The funeral will be held Monday
at 10 a. m. at st. Joseph's Church,
Poquonock. Most Rev. Henry j..
O'Brien. auxiliary Bishop of Hart
ford, will celebrate the mass with
Rev. Joseph H. Donnelly, pastor OF
ST. Edwards Church, Stafford
Springs, as deacon, and Rev. John j.
Walsh, pastor of st. Mary's Church,
Unionville, as sub-deacon. Rev.
John F. Quinn, pastor OF st. Ga
briefs Church, Windsor, and Rev.
James oDnahue, chaplain at Brad
ley Field, Windsor Locks. will be
chaplains for the Bishop. The eu-
logy will be delivered by Rev. James
P. Timmins, pastor OF st. Bridget's
Church, Manchester.
The body will be taken to St.
Joseph's rectory, Poquonock, where
it will be taken into st. Joseph's
day until Sunday at p. m. when
it viii lbe taken into st. Joseph's
Church. Burial will be in st. Mary's
cemetery, New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31

ed that the "ever generous comman-
der n-chief Of Japanese expedition
airy forces in order to avoid fur
ther humiliation OF your dear lives
has presented to your commander
in-chief, Gen. Macarthur, letter
as shown on the back page of this
leafflet. But, however, being IN
able to realize the present situation,
blinded Gen. Macarthur has stupid
ly refused our proposal and contin-
ues futile struggle at the cost of
your precious lives"
On the other side Of the leafet
was printed an appeal directed to
Macarthur and dated Jan. 10 call
ing on him to surrender ITO avoid
needless bloOdslned."
Macarthur indicated that his an
sWer to the Japanese propaganda
was his continued firm stand.
His forces were awaiting a strong
new japanese assault which may
even now be under way. He made
plain that the answer would be
given by the guns of his artillery
and the rifles of his infantryrnen
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the actual sinking of five tankers
and four other vessels, including the
passenger liners Lady Hawkins and
City of Atlanta. The Rochester, If
sunk, would raise the total Of tank
ers to six. One other ship, the
tanker Malay was torpedoed and
shelled but reached port.
May Not Survive
Indications that the Rochester
was not expected to survive the at
tack appeared in the navy's an
nouncement that five minutes after
it was hit, the ship was abandoned.
An undisclosed number of survivors
was expected to be put ashore at
Norfolk, Va, some time today.
The attack was the first an
nounced by the navy since Tuesday
when it reported the tankers Fran
els E. Powell and Pan Maine-the
latter prematurely-had been tor
pedOed.
The true status of the Pan
Maine was known for at least 48
hours in naval circles but was not
made public until it reached port.
It's arrival apparently was delayed
by storms. The navy described the
voyage only as an exciting trip OF
which the last few days were
through very heavy weather" There
were nine officers and 80 men
aboard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
G. L. G. Sports Dance

C. L. G. Sports Dance
The annual sports dance Of the
Connecticut Lithuanian Catholics
will be held tonight starting at 8
D. m. at the Lithuanian hall on
Park avenue, New Britain, with
many members OF local Lithuanian
organizations expected to attend.
Folk and modern music will be fur
nished by Earl Lambert's orchestra,
of New Britain.
Arrangements are being made by
Adam Kvider, OF New Britain, and
Vincent Klimas, Of Terryville.
Federation Meeting
The Federation OF Lithuanian r.
C. societies will hold its monthly
meeting tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock in the old st. Joseph's
school. Professor Alexander J.
Aleksis will preside.
Sodality Services
Members of the Children Of Mary
Sodality of st. Joseph's Church will
receive Communion in body at the
o'clock Mass tomorrow morning.
A meeting will be held at 8 a. m.
at the st. Joseph's auditorium. All
members have been urged to be
present.
Radio Broadcast
Mrs. John v. Lasky will speak on
the subject "Lithuanians in Ameri-
ca over the Lithuanian Chamber
of Commerce radio variety program
tomorrow afternoon at 1880 over
Station WATR. DR.. Matthew j. Col
ney will direct the program.
Rusta Society Meeting
The Lithuanian Women'S Ruta
Society will hold its regular monthly
meeting afternoon at / O'Clock in
the old st. Joseph's school clubroom.
Mrs. William Jenusaitis will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
DEMOCRATS STUDY
FIFTH DISTRICT
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tuck would go Republican but the
size OF its Talbot plurality, 2701, was
a source of amazement. The Anson-
la Democratic plurality dropped
from big figures to handful of
votes.
Democratic leaders are already
reckoning on Mr.. Talbot as a can
didate for election to a full term in
November and hope to counterbal-
ance his personal popularity with
the strength of their state ticket, to
be headed again by Gov. Robert A..
Hurley. They argue that many who
voted for Talbot in the special cleo
ton will not split their tickets to
vote for him in November. Chair
man Mccarthy, it is reported,
plans to confer with Litchfield Coun-
ty and Naugatuck Valley Demo-
cratic leaders to help them strength
en- their organizations for the fall
An effort to help solidify party lines
In Derby IS seen in the appointment
this week Of Judge John j. OCon-
nell of that city to be WO-kmen's
compensation commissioner for the
district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
Varsity Show, Dance
ToAttract Big Crowd
Scheduled for Sunday Afternoon Evening; Holy Name
BOwIers to Hold Banquet


A large attendance is expected at
the variety show and dance which
will be sponsored by the Lithuanian
Chamber of Commerce auxiliary to-
morrow afternoon and evening at
Nemunas hall, 48 Green street. The
program which will include songs,
specially dances, instrumental selec-
lions, recitation and skits, will start
at p. m. Luncheon will be served
starting at $50 and dancing to the
Merrymakers' orchestra will follow
until late in the evening
Mrs. John v. Lasky will serve as
mistress of ceremonies. A welcom-
ing address will be given by Mrs.
Frank Banis, president Of the
auxiliary. Brief talks will be given
by Miss Marion Jokubaitis, OF New
Haven, who will speak on Women
Today, and by Peter Krugelis,
president of the Lithuanian Cham
Der of Commerce, who will speak
of the part the organization plays
in community life.
The program will include recita-
tons by students of the Lithua-
Man night classes Of the Lithuanian
Alliance of America. The dancers
will be: Dolores Galgota, military
tap: Barbara Burns and Jackie
Sheehy, novelty team dance; Gloria
Paul, soft-shoe dance; and Maureen
Hanraham, a speciality dance. A
recitation on 'Lithuania' will be
given by Della Devenis, and poem
will be read by Marianne Lasky.
Joseph Danauskas will render VIC
lin selections.
Vocalists will include the Stul-
ginskas quartet, Marion Pranaitls,
Dotsie Vedzunas, Mr.. and Mrs. Vic
tor Sintautas, Gertrude Ulinskas
and Agnes Adams. Miss Hedwlga
Stulginskas, director of the musical
portion Of the program, will be pi-
ano accompanist.
Proceeds will be used for national
defense and cultural purposes.
The committee making arrange
ments is composed of Mrs. Frank
Banis, chairman, Mrs. Anthony
Lazdauskas, Mrs. Jacob Treciokas,
Mrs. Peter Krugeiis, Mrs. Stephanie
Dumsa and Mrs. Frank ellis.
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for interest in such things-no time
for ideals; no time for decency; no
interest in the weak and the af-
ficted to whom we in this country
have dedicated this day.
1.-THE United Nations Of the world
continue, however, to put these
things on a very different basis, as
In time of peace, through the same
old system of telling the public OF
the great need, and asking for the
voluntary help OF men, women and
children to fill it."
Children Of Soldiers
The president disclosed that
county chapters of the National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
had been authorized to use part Of
their share OF this years funds to
give special assistance to the chill
dren of soldiers, marines and sailors
who fall victim to infantile paraly-
sis.
That" he said, will be good news
and q Well-deServed boon to the
fathers who are serving their flag
on land and ON sea i'll many parts
of the world, and to the mothers
who have been left at home to do
their brave part"
The president said 'Ihank You"
to the nation and concluded.
Il am sure we shall have added
strength TO face the days of trial
which lie ahead until peace with VIC
tory is assured. The lives of all of
US are now dedicated to working
and fighting, and, if need be, dying
for the cause of a better future-the
future that belongs to our little
children
100 Percent Success
Gerry's lunch with the president
was a 100 per cent success except
for one incident. Dressed in his
sailor suit the New York child,
chosen by the foundation to repre-
sent the thousands of similarly
stricken children, limped into the
dining room where his host was and
said, Happy birthday, Mr.. Presl-
dent He grinned when the pres
ident replied, Hello, little admiral"
Later he laid aside his crutches and
walked four steps while the presi-
dent watched admiringly.
Then, when the luncheon was
over, shameful thing happened to
Gerry-a girl kissed him. That the
girl was Dorothy Lamour made no
difference to Gerry. He swung,
landing light left on her nose.
Miss I.amour survived, however,
and after Gerry had been put to bed
she joined the other stars in a
round Of receptions, banquets, din
her dances, balls and theater APP
pearances that continued until the
small hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
SUICIDE ATTACK
OF GERMAN FORCE
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as feat bidding to equal the Ger
man defeats on the Moscow front.
They said that the Russians
threatened to turn the entire Ger
man southern campaign into a
fiasco.
It was forecast that the next
Russian move in the south would
be a great thanking movement, CO.
ordinated with frontal attacks tow
ard the Dnieper river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
STATE GUARDS TO
GET THEIR PAY

1t will be pay night tonight for
members of Co. H. Connecticut
State Guard, who served on special
duty early this month.
Capt. Douglas Little ard Lieut..
Floyd Hallock will be the paymas-
tiers. Members of the company who
were on duty are asked TO be pres
ent.
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of quiet in the Australian defense
area.
Australian militiamen including
guerrilla trained bushmen were be-
licved to be still defending them
selves in the hills against a strong
Japanese invasion force outside OF
Rabaul, on New Britain island in
the Bismarcks 800 miles northeast
OF Australia.
Thus landing on Amboina would
give the Japanese bases both north
ward and northeastward of the Aus
tralian continent and would increase
the already grave threat to COM
munications in addition to being q
bid for the reduction of the big
Dutch base itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
School Youngster
Dies OF Injury

Mark Marucci. Jr.. IL, son Of
Mrs. Mark Marucci, Of $50
Chase parkway, died At the
Waterbury hospital this morn
ing at 3 o'clock where ne was
admitted yesterday after he
fell In the classroom at the Rus
sell grammar school. Hospital
authorities said he suffered a
fractured skull after he fell ON
his head, while attempting TO
jump up and touch an over
head water pipe.
Immediately on his admit
lance. his name was placed on
the danger list when his con-
dition was found to be critical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
BLUE STAR OF
JUDEANS MEETS

The Blue Star Of Judeans held a
recent program at the BETHEL
synagogue in which a program con-
sisting Of a play, recitation and
songs was furnished. Refreshments
were served after the program was
completed.
Those who attended were: Leader,
Miss Ethel Leopold, Misses Rose
Walk, Martha Krinsky, Rita Fagen,
Eleanor Sherman, Dolores Albert,
Naomi Grabow, Sally Rosenbaum,
Marilyn Cramer. and FLORENCE
Rubin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
NAOMI CHAPTER
ENJOYS DANCING

Members Of Naomi chapter, Order
OF the Eastern Star last night en-
joyed program of round and
square dancing TO the music OF
Pappy Howard and his New England
Hillbillies. Mrs. Ruth B. Winning
and Mrs. Merton Brown comprised
the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
FIRST FATALITY

Leominster, Mass, Jan. 3l--(UP)
This city's first highway fatality
in IA months was recorded today
when Rollo Raglan, 48. OF Sterling,
bakery truck driver. died at a
hospital from injuries suffered
when his truck and an automobile
collided here yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
Holy Name Banquet

The st. Joseph's Holy Name So
ciety will hold its annual bowling
banquet tonight at $50 at st. Jo-
seph's hall. A large crowd is ex-
pected. Dancing will be held until
$3.50 a. m, with music furnished
by the Waterburians orchestra. An
thony Deresweyice, chairman Of the
bowling league, IS IN charge Of ar
rangements.~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
SECOND MOST
IMPORTANT BASE
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Ambonia town and it's vicinity was
carried out by demolition squads.
In announcing the attack, the
command revealed that a Neither
lands warship in night action had
destroyed a japanese submarine
with depth charges, but did not spe-
city the point in the Netherlands
East Indies waters at which the vic
tory was won.
IS Jap Ships Down
This brought to SIS the total OF
Japanese Warships, transports and
supply ships sunk or damaged by
Netherlands forces in SIS days a
ship a day.
In their new invasion zone, the
japanese. attacking in the eastern
end of the Netherlands Indies, were
$40 miles from New Guinea and
only 67O miles from Port Darwin,
the town and important base on
the north coast of the Australian
continent.
Australian Royal Air Force planes
had seen the invasion fleet north of
the Island, and the Netherlands
forces had anticipated the attack.
The communique of the Neither
lands command announcing the in
vasion said:
after watching the moves of en-
envy ships for a considerable time,
it became clear, in course of Thurs
day, that the Japanese would attack
Ambonia.
"The attack began early Friday
morning with air attacks. From 7:45
a. m. until GAS a. m. bombers, pro-
tected by fighters bombed and ma
chine gunned. The Japanese sue
ceeded in destroying a church and
a scholo building and inflicting
slight damage on radio STATING. No
casualties were reported.
bury, and several nieces and neph-
eWs.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning from the home, 60 Ward
street, at 8 o'clock to st. Lucy's
church. A solemn high Mass OF re-
QUEEN will be celebrated at 8 O'Clock.
Burial will be in the family plot
in Calvary cemetery.
Friends may call at the home
tonight after Z o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31

air forces aided in covering the
withdrawal.
General Communique
The general headquarters COM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
B. A. G. Meeting Tomorrow

The regular semi-monthly meet
ing Of the Brooklyn Athletic Club
will be held tomorrow morning at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31

IL O'Clock at the B. A. G. rooms on
Bank street. Michael Sasso will pre-
side. Plans will be completed for
the SO I'd annual banquet of the
organization scheduled for February
IA at st. Joseph's Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31

To turn to local matters the
thought comes to us as just how the
police are going to enforce this ban
against all-night parking. Aside
frcm whether or not the ban Is
justified, it seems that policemen
must have stayed awake nights
wondering how they'll keep track OF
all the parked cars.
Waterbury has 225 miles OF
streets, which is bit of distance
to travel. Allowing some 60 or 10
men on the night shift, that means
each one will have to cover four
miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
TWO HAPPIEST
PERSONS in U. S.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31

We say pity the poor police
man." who'll have to shoulder
most Of the blame though it's not
his fault.
And we think the police COM
missioners will have themselves
some headaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
Politics
in
Passing
BY RAYMOND >. FITZPATRICK

Our eminent Junior Senator. John
"A. Danaher. is at It again. We had
thought that the happenings OF
December would change him.
In fact, his feryent statements OF
the days following would make any
one believe so. but obviously We
were wrong. John is In there pitch
ing again with the old fire at Pres
edent Roosevelt and at those
Machiavellian British.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
SMASH
AT AUSTRALIA

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31

Our patrolman has had no time,
Of course, to perform any such
tasks as trying doors, chasing
burglars and stopping fights and
hOldups. No, he's been follow
ing his instructions TO keep the
streets clear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31
SUBMARINES ARE
NOT LETTING UP

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-31

1t had been our belief that the
isolationist cause and its argu-
ments had been discredited by the
Pearl Harbor attack, but John
and his friends don't see it that
way. What will it take them to
learn?
The Nome nugget., 1942-06-24
Heavy Axis Bombardment May
 Be Signal Start Battle of Egypt

UNDATED, June 24 (AP) = A violent all-night bombardment by Axis artillery indicated the battle of Egypt may already have started. The British re- ported "very strong" enemy columns of tanks and motorized infantry are racing along the toward the Egyptian-Libyan border While definite word IS lacking that Rommel has launched an offensive mill tary observers pointed out that heavy artillery bar rage usually signals imminent land attack Thru out the night dispatches said big Axis field guns shell ed British defense lines and enemy patrols stabbed repeatedly at soft spots
 Dispatches from Cairo said the Axis armored fore es are swinging southward on the Libyan side of the frontier apparently intending to strike at Egypt many miles below the Mediterranean coast in the hope of outhanking the British Light German and Italian fore engaged the British west of the Salum coast area in evident attempt to mask Rommel's fanking scheme. It is expected Ronm.g will launch his main blow around Fort MaddalensJf 50 miles southwest of Salum or at Brel Shegga, 20 miles farther south
 An Italian bulletin claimed the seizure of 33000 prisoners in the fall of Tobruk Dispatches hint ed that British warships maneuVerng off the coast, are prepared to turn and fire on the Axis invasion armies.