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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
FUEL OIL RATION
 FIGHT STARTED
Middle West in Heated Controversy as Cold
 Weather Hits Region

Chicago. De-. i7.-(UP)-A con- tFoycrsy over fuel oil ratloaing swept the Middle West today and the Off, ice of Price Administration moved 10 avert crisis precipitatcd by sub- normal temperatures.
 Mayor Edward J. Kelly Of Csi- cago conferred with Price AdminiS- tTator Leon Henderson at Washing ton and announced the OPA had agreed to redeem fuel oil ration coupon No. 3 beginning Jan. 5 for a greater amount than had been plan- ned, Kelly said Chicagoans would get the fuel needed to keep then, comfortable.
 Michael M1lcaby, Chicago Ra. tioning Administrator, informed OPA national officials that Chicago weather during the current heating season was 70 per cent colder than in the corresponding period Of ls4l but FationIng allowed only 77 pes cent as much fuel as last year.
 Gov, Dwight II. Green Of Illinois asked governors of seven midwest. err states to join him in demands for revision of the oil rationine program which he said was "Fl6aled with bureaucratic buneling." Hc wants rationing Of fuel oil suspend. ed until Jan, IS, saying the pro- gram "tbFeatened absolute chacs,"
 Gov, Henry SchFiekeF Of Indiana decided against joining the protest because OPA officials in his state had informed him tho situation there was liar from serious" fn- diana federal officials were requested to double third period fuel oil "a. tioniDg allotmcats and make the coupons valid almost immediately so as to relieve conditions caused by abnormally cold weather,
 At DetPolt, pr, Bruce II, Douglas City Health Commissioner, said a fuel oil crisis threatened Detroit with a pneumonia epidemic, He said the oPA waited too long In extend ing the allosmcnts and compaale; had not hcen able to make deliv' cries,
 Gov, George A, Wilson oi Iows said arrangements had been maeS to take care Of any fuel oil emeF, gency in Iowa and he would iaces' tigate before replying to Green,
 Charles Abbott. Chief Field Ageal for the OPA in Washington, ar rived lB Chicago 10 investigate pro- tests, He insisted there was an oi shortage h the Middle West aHe fuel oil ratloning was necessary Prank Phillips, chairman os ts' petroleum industry committee ans President ef the Phillips oil coFpo' ration, said there was no shortage Of domestIe fuel oil iB the Chicago area and that transportation facil' jttes were adequate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

RmsA Lyman was elected paes> taeme of the XJNR.C.Ae FeetaAgAt~ CTS last night Co fsll tAe unez~ plrea term of John EtSeeys who was forced e resign because ee business REesSure. Wtl11AM kAA hard was elected vice president and HAxasa CrepSn was chosen TrcaSuFeA
 The meeting acaas vita plans for future pEsauctseA TAe recent presentation Of ~1EealaAyo has e. caSianea a much favorable esAA~ ment and SO many Inquiries cSa~ ceEnlng the next effort Wf the eE~ Eanisatton that Director Charles Gooasell and Che executive cesM~ mlteee are contemplating . very ambitious undertaking
 Friends ef tAe FWetligAteRS are confident that whatever assign ment K given se the east it wtll be we'll handled,
 The proceeds ef Holiday made a very substantial contribution Co the CSO fund and many NAeA and women serving with tAN Armed Forces have been added te the growing circle ef AaHAfEeFS>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
TINE REMITTED FOR APALUCCI
ROsemOunt Avenue Man tO Be Released From
 County Jail

Nicholas ApalUcci, 60, of s2 Rose mount avenue, will be dismissed from New Haven county Jail and the balance Of a 8i,OO0 fine and costs, amounting to SeT7, will be remitted, according to an order issued by Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne today. Apalucct was sen- tened to six months in Jail June le after he was found guilty of charges Of conducting a horse race betting project.
 states Attorney William B. F1tR- gerald pointed out Apal0cct has completed his jail sentence and has worked out ga of the fine by serving g extra days. Because of inability to pay the remainder of the iine his confinement extended to e7v more days if the motion for remittance had been refused.
 Thomas Jackson, who also was sentenced to six months in jail In the same case has completed his sentence and paid his $lyO00 fine. Two other men arrested at the same time received lighter penalties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

New YpR&. Dee 19 - (uR1 - TeN&anR en tAe Seeek Market today gaM a& a 1AlN ef naese than 6 mile non shares for . teaaA session. Prices advanced under the leea ef United states Steel wAAeA eahne1 mere than a point,
 6aanS sM tAA uaNM lSk ranged fvOgM feaeslaMs ee uAeRN than . point and in SpeeAAl stocks ta naoIe than two poaMsS> Demand fer seeels hN- Sparea esaCeng tA other sections os SAe MSA
 O> S Steel saaa at @ 1~S up | l>as HeehAeAeM SS Ia up $~4s CTtaeiNle S& 1~A ue | Ia and its preferred JS 1~2 Op I 1>2s Youngstown Sheet and NoAe 70 S.S up 1s Republic Steel 1A $-S up 1~2 ard Saoss SheeaeAd 70 up |&
 CoNpezS laGuaea> Cold mining is sues had SGaaM net gains Motors were tiEsn with General Motors eQNallng tNS hAgA for the year, CNemscaAs continued their rise with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
City To Negotiate
 Loan Of $8OO,OOO
New York City Bank Submits Exceptionally Low Bid
 of .40; Finance Board to Approve

the board of finance late today.
 The amount being borrowed is the smallest the city has found rleceses- sary to procure in anticipation of taxes in some years. The loan will be made December % and is pay able June 2.
 A syndicate composed of the Chase National Bank of New York, the Chemical Bank and Trust Conl- pany of New York, and the Water" bury National Bank of this city. which won the bid last year, proved the highest bidder this year, setting rate of 50 per cent and offering Q premium of $50. .......
 Other bidders were: First Nation- al Bank of Boston, .54 per cent; P. $. Moseley and Company. New York .52 per cent; First Boston Company, New York, .52 per cent with prem ium of $4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Active Trading In
 Market This Morning
Prices Advance With U. s. Steel Leading Way; Gains
 An Down List

new hlshs In Dow, and Air Reduo. ton. pNpont gained 2 points. 0his oil and Phillips Petroleum rladi hARhs in a better oil section,
 New tops were made by nearly al the tire issues several airline shares and c group of special issues, Railt continued their rise of the previoK session. United Aircraft led its grcur with Q gain of more than Q poink -
 Boston. Dec. lT.-(upl-The Nes, ton Wool Market was very spotty the u, S, Agriculture Department reported today,
 The demands for domestic l-t blood wool exceeded the supply.
 A few small sales were made al ceiling prices. Some South American fine and fine medium wool was sole in the grease at clean basis pFioe' Of 1 to $l02 out of bond. Most grades of Montevideo wool to arrive were sold at. in bond, grease prices of SA to & cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Hitler, Laval Confab
 Is Being Held Up
Fnehrer Wants More French Concessions; MussOIin
 Becoming Insistent
6, NaYy NewsFeel PhotO fFom NEA)

, Vichy- German peace arrangement, and to cede Aisace and Lorraine to Germany.
 There were hints from Paris that Hitler had demanded also that La- val form a unified political party ifl. cooperating such Paris coilaboras tionists as Marcel Dcat and Jac. dueg Doriot, and that Laval was having some difficulty if1 doing so.
 According to Stockholm reports MussoiiiIi still demanded Nice, Cor. sica and Tunisia if Germany could hold tt-and also asked cofl' troi Of the Trans-sahara railroad which before the Allied occupation Viehy had started to build between French North and West Africa,
 Stockholm said Mussolint com. piained that if Hitler had given Italy TtiRisia he could have pre- vented the Allied landing,
 The Stockholm reports also said friction was increasing between Ger many and Italy generally and that in sending food to Italians eyacu. ated from bombed cities such as Ms Ian, tfIe German Red cfcss, not Italian authorities. were taking charge Of tie distribution,
 1t was said that Ttaly's food sitns ation was increasingly serious bes cause Of railroad traffic problems and ti1e destruction Of grain mills by British bombs,
 The Berlin radio reported last night that Germany and Italy bad signed q new economic agreement yesterday, providing among ctheS things, new intensiGcatibn Of co., laboFation in the domain of war economy and for increase Of mutual supplies Of raw materials and other products indispensable to war econ' ofny."
 Madrid reported that Laval issued < special sei1i- -officisl commupique yesterday saying;
 Tt is now evident that Franco German relations are about 10 Dc radically developed, It is also as. sumed that the greatly extended powers which Laval possesses VII enable him to take most important decisions when necessary H1tbouI referring to vichy.
 "LaVai's policy has only two ob. jecuves; To fight Communism and tO ensure complete French German collaboration .,.,
 He is therefore following tI3e logical iine Of policy to eliminate al possible misunderstanding ana prove with concrete devcIopmentf his determination to establish the atmosphere Of complete confidence 1 which is necessary to ensure FinaI success Of the Franco German en' tefite policy"
 Germany took occasion to deny tie reports sseping from France oi intensified patriot activity but the Russian radio said that many army men had joined partisan groups which within one week had deFailed fl German troops and army supply trains or railroads from Paris tc southern France,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
LEGISLATURE MAY
 BREAK PRECEDENT

Hartfordp Conn, Dec. T-UP)- Gov, .Elect Raymond '. Baldwin tos day urged the legislature to break precedent and meet iii session tic day after inauguration because of "the most difficult situation" fac. ing Connecticut.
 Usually, the general assembly re- cegses for q week after itiaugura. ton day. But Baldwin said wsr- time needs have cauOsd the people of the state "to turn to Us as Re- publicans. We can't fan them"
 The goyernor-elect spoke at q meeting of legislators -eiect from Hartford County. He urged prepa' ration Of legislation now for sub. mission to the legislature when it eonyenes on inauguration day Jan .e.
 Baldwin, it was believed, VIII ask the legislature to adjourn ApFb lS six weeks ahead Of time, because oi the war. He planed to call 2 special s..ssion q year from now, II neccs' sary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
MIR. FOOTBALL
 IGNORED BY 500

Minneapolis, Mlnn, Dec. 17 = (U.P.) - Nearly 500 friends of Fudge Heffelfinger turned out last night tO honor the man they know as "Mr. Football"
 It was the 18th birthday party for the might Fudge, who was footballs greatest player when he was at Yale in the days of the flying wedge and turle neck sweaters.
 Bo McMillin. Indiana's football coach, summed up the crowds sentiments by referring to Heffel- finger as "Mr. Football Himself"
 He was a greater player than Jim Thorpe" McMillin said.
 At the age of 54 he played s2 minutes of the most brilliant foot ball I've ever seen."
 McMillin referred tO an all-star game played at Columbus, O., in 1921 when Heffelfinger b0wled over opponents young enough to be his sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
MRS. MORRISON PARTY HOSTESS
Receipts Turned Over to Church Building Fund;
 Choir Meets Tonight
PROSPECT Rudella c. Driscoll. COrTc- spondent = Telephone 5.O92l

Prospect, Dec. l7--Mrs. William Morrison of Cheshire road enter. .ained with card party and luncheon at her home Wednesday afternoon for the benefit of the building fund of the Congrega- tional church.
 The ladies present were: Mrs. Jo- seph Bird Mrs. John Chatfleld Mrs. William Warner, Miss Leila Wallace, Mrs. Lester Tomlinson Mrs. Alfred Peach, Sr., Mrs. L. A, Petersen and Mrs. Morrison.
 The choir of the Congregational church will met this evening at 7:3C o'clock at the parsonage for re- hearsal.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship will meet at the parsonage at o'clock to plan Christmas caro program in conjunction with the choir.
 Mrs. Richard Tuckey of Clark Hil road has returned from New York city. where she spent several days as the guest of her daughter, Miss Polly Tuckey.
 MT. and Mrs. William Shine. Jr, of Straitsvifle road, were recent visitors in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
TITLE CLEARANCE
 ACTION RECORDED

An order Of notice in the title clearance action brought by Elmer and Agnes LaPIcFFe Of Milford and involving property in Milford was filed in superior court today, De- fendanss In the suit are Hiram Bal, Rev, Clarence E. Ball, and William c, Ball, all formerly Of Milford and now of parts unknown to the peti- tioBers,
 The plaintiffs claim they acquired title to the property Oct, 6, but in teFests of tho defendants create . cloud upon st, They state their pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
SUPERIOR COURT
 OPENS JANUARY 8
Sessions tO' Be Held in Common Pleas to Effect
 Fuel Oil Savings
LlTcHFlELD
 Correspondent, Thomas Mora. ghan -- Phone Lftchfield 245

Litchfield. Dec. 17-Litchfield's superior court room in the county courthouse will be closed this Wir- ter and spring to effect q saving of fuel oil. 1t was announced Tues- day. Whenever sessions Of the court are necessary in Litehfield they will be held in the common pleas court room which is heated Ey coal. The superior court Wifi- ter term will open on Jafiuary S. with Judge Robert l.. Munger Of Ansonia presiding. The common pleas court will hold it's usual sess sions.
 The new arrang nent vas brought about after Superior Court Clerk C.. Wesley Winslow of Winsted, State Supreme Court Justice Arthur P. Els of Litchfield and the three county commissioners had agreed that heating the massive room with It's exceedingly high ceiling af1d adjoining anterooms would be impractical and wasteful under the circumstances. The presiding judges quarters, the jury room and states attorneys office, all heated by oil, are similarly affected by the new arrangement.
 William R. Bell, building super. intendent. said no exact estimate Of the amount of fuel oil required to heat the superior court room last winter could be given as one oil tank provided fuel both for furs mace heating that area and af1s other furnace heating one upper and two downstairs offices. The amount used was considerable, he said, as 1t was advisable to maintain the temperature at 50 degrees when court was not open.
 Dog Show Held
 Colonel Cyclone smooth fox terrier. owned by Stanley McCrea of Rockville, was selected best in the show at the Northwestern Con- necticut Dog Club show held sun. day. Lloyd Case of Torrington served as judge in place Of Mrs, David Tuck.
 The show, c sanction match, drew 3l entries. Lone Ebony Of Lusty Winds" George Columbie's dobers man pinscher, won the working group award and was best puppy in the show. The English setter, "Heljax Tangerine," owned by Mrs J. F. Kilgus, Jr,, of Litchfield, took the sporting dog award. The hound group was won by Mask Queen" q greyhound owned by Alice Wright of Hartford. The flor-sortine award went to Bottom of Gin Still Hill' 6 chow entered by the Chow Haven Kennels of Collins vile.
 Elect Officers
 The Litchfield Community Play CTS reelected J Jjhn Compofesi as president ct their annual meeting or Monday evening at the Playhouse MT. Comporesi, who was vice presi- dent, last year became president when Raymond Santoro, former president. entered the U. S. Army He has been member of the Play CTS since its inception and hai served as business manager md stage manager of several C: the clubs production.
 The remaining offices were fillec as follows: Vice president, .Ierti Soderberg; recording secretary, Der. niece Brizes. corresponding secre. tary, Ann Weir; treasurer, J. Rus sel Alderman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
CESSATION IN
 RLACKOuTS ASKED

Boston, Dee l1-(uP>-ReeauSe they interfere with Christmas shop. ping and other public activities, Res etoNal civilian Defense Director Jo. Seph M> LoNghltn today called for a suspension of practice hlaekouts until after the first of the year,
 In a message to New England'S six state defense councils, Loughln urged that the test hlaekouts be suspended until after Jan, 2,
 Practice hlaekoutS during this period may very well result in Q large number of traftle accidents and he generally ineonvenient." he said, therefore. as a matter of public safety and convenience, 1t is recon. MeMdea that no practice alarms be given>~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Otn LOG CABIN SAVED

Canon City, Colo> - (uP9 -The eldest building in the historic min. Ms town of Canon City - a log cabin built in 1860 - was saved froM fire recently by the quick action of townSpeople> The eaetn was built 1e years before Colorado was admitted to the Union, The first white child in Canon City was born in the structure. and Colo rAdos first chief executive, Gov erMor 0ilpin. was once entertained there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

The Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company of New York City, with . bid of .49 per cent, for a fraction less than one-half of l per cent, today proved to be the lowest bidder for the S80o00O loan which the city is floating to meet current expenses pending the receipt ot the first installment of taxes next May. The bid is considered remarkably tow in view of the fact that last year. with conditions much more stable. the city paid AS per cent.
 Four other bidders submitted fig l,res which were tabulated at a meeting of city officials this noon. Controller Thomas M. Conlon was 10 recommend acceptance of the Central Hanover bid at meeting of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
LEGION BACKS
 'JALLOPY' HUNT
All Cars to Be Checked as 75 Are Desired for Sal.
 wage Drive
HESHIRE Cheshire Phone 334 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, Zee. 17-An invitation to participate in "jallopy' hunt which is being sponsored by the state organization. has been eXtend- ed to members of the Richard A. Storrs post, American Legion. It is planned to have the members make Q check of all cars that might be salvaged. and the post will make ar rangements for taking them. There are at least 75 automobiles Of the type sought in Cheshire, and the Legionnaires hope to secure all of them. Each old car is estimated as capable of furnishing more than 20-MM aircraft cannons or 3200O pounds of aerial bombs. Albert J. Klemons, chairman of the local salvage committee, has expressed a willingness to assist in the dri7e and he has equipment to haul old cars.
 For youths born during July or August 1924. Thursday is the final day to register and registrars will be glad to accommodate any of their through appointments. Rep. How ard F. Baldwin, Clear c. Golden and Edward J. Hart are in charge of the registration and they will start the registration of youths born in September and October on Fri day. Those born in these months must register between Dec. 17 and 24 while those born in November and December will register between Dec. 26 to 31. After that date youths attaining their 18th veal will register on the day of reaching that age or the nrxt day if the birthday falls on Sundays or holi' days. It was anticipated that about 15 to 20 youths would register witf this group and at the present but very few have registered. Some oi tl.,s Cheshire young men Of that age have already enlisted.
 It was dcided by vote of mem bers of the Sunshine Society tc postpone the annual holiday dance until Feb. 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
BABY TOSSED FROM
 WINDOW SAFELY

Portland, Me, Dec. 17-tUP) . edward J. Donahue saved his baby's life by tossing her from a second- story window into the erms of ire men below when fire broke out Ill his apartment today.
 MT. and Mrs. Donahue were worK- ing in a cafe on the ground floor when they smelled smoke. Donanue suffered a gashed eye when ne smashed a glass door to enter tne apartment where his seven month old daughter was alone. The napy was revived with an inhalator and hospitalized.
 The fire, which caused little dam age, apparently started in an over stuffed chair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Mrs. Nellie Chapman Of Judd's Corner, Mtddlebury, was resting fairly comfortably today, attaches at st. Mary's hospital reported, after being badly shaken up iste yesterday afternoon. According te the police report. she was ins jured when struck by a laundry carrier puiied by 0reste Caste iano, empioye 0f tine Waterbury Troy Steam Laundry Co. en East Main street.
 Leonard Cai6. 1z. of 40 Maple street, was injured yesterday while sliding near his home. sIad vas taken to s. MsFy's for treatment. The youth Fan into q ear operated by Henry Book Of Fr0st read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
By ROBERT DoWSoN Limited Press StaH GOFFesp0fldeBtJ

London, Dec. 17 = U.P) Adolf Hitler is delaying his conference with Pierre Laval partly ifl order te Wrest additional concessions from him and partly because Of iflsistent claims by Benito Mussolini, advices from the continent said today,
 Hitler was reported confefrins with his Foreign Minister. Joachim Won Ribbentr0p. efl his course while the anxious laval remained ii Paris awaiting q simmons.
 Stockholm said that Laval fad agreed 10 declare war on the Allies. apparently as part ef { general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
CHANGE DIET FoR RATS

San Francisco Cal -- URA - Owing to war shortages, the city has been obliged to change the diet for rats iN its rat exterMtHattoM campaign, Formerly they were fed poisoned bseoM> but City Physician 0eiQer states they now are dying with equal facility on a diet of pot- sonea cheese and cake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
MRS. A. TWELVE
 PRESENTED LAMP
1 Christian Service W0uien's
 Society Honor President at Christmas Party
WATERVlLlE CexFe1enaeAts Mrs wtnlam E. Rssaey> 1se pwlsAt SA
 TeAeRAene S~&afS

WateSvslAA Dee tT-The Women'S Society for Christian Service held A very eMloNahAe ChrfStMaaS party last evening at the Grace Metho- dist church The hsll ard table were beautifully decorated
 The group preSeNted their preS> ideMt> Mus Arthur TweNeS. with a heANtiNSl table lamp Mrs, TwelveS gave each member a small gift 4 arab bag completed the evening s entertainment Present were; Mrs, Charles Greene, MrS> John Plate h., Ms John M K Johnson. Mrs, B> M, JoAMSeM, MrS, Edward Atg> ham, Mrs Charles Barker. Mrs 1ess ter NNeM, MrS> Walter oNGreSiek, Ms Derothy Leonard, Mrs, N, E, AeMMaN6, MTS> WtlliaM HorNheeker, Ms George AorNeeker, Mrs, Ernest Welse, Mrs Harry Rigoulet, Mrs, Fsea ZaNSg, Ms Charles Prooert, MSS> Harry Stride Mus, Harry Lat timer, Miss Ruth Norton. Mrs, Ciar~ eNee Barker, Mrs, Aeklan6 Wrighe, Mrs Joseph cAroN, Mrs Douglas StepAeMS> Mrs, Merton Hovnbeeker. MES> ETNest zesdler, MrS, James RSo0Se> Mrs Eya Ket6 Mrs, Ralph Lane, MSs, Eltsaeeth Jenny, Mrs, Frank WSlSoM, Mrs, Mary MeNas mara, Mrs Leo Eaftertv, Mrs, Al- lAM FAiyhNSSt> Mrs WtlltaN West. wood, Mrs Arthur Twelve& Mrs, John plAtS ST, and four guests. Mss Jenny Welles, Miss Alice Lane, MgS, Carl MNsSsano aud Mrs wils liam Brandt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Briefs

The 0hl Scout troop will mee, at the Community hall this evening under the direction of Miss Dru' cilla Littlehales, m@
 Mrs. Frederick slough of Whit. tier avenue will spend e few day, In Providence. R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Hartford. Conn, Dec. i7,-(uP)- Frank Witko, 36, Wilson, found guilty by q federal jury of violat' ing the seicctive service law py refusing to take q blood test. VIII be sentenced by U. S. Judge J. Jo' seph Smith January $. Witko list' cd himself as . conscientious ob- jector and acted as his own counsel during his trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
BEAR HAS TOWN ON EDGE

Summitville. Colo. = (U.PJ --The postmistress of Sumitville wrote to postal authorities in Denver re- gently explaining any and all mis- takes that had been made in her ofiice. The woman said 6 600. pound bear had been haunting the town, but finally had been trap- ped by two gold miners who had been afraid to go near their shaft which the bear was using as . cave,