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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
CHANGE IN STATUS
 FOR ASSISTANTS
Nearly 1000 Registered Men May Be Affected By
 Latest Order

Local selective service boards an- nounced today that Waterbury reg istrants who have been classified as I-B or IV-F (deferment for physi- cal reasons) have been sent letters informing them that they will be reclassified as fit for military serv- ice, unless they are able to supply definite reasons for continuation of their present status. It is estimated that about 2,000 regi. rants in this city will be affected by the order.
 Those in the physically deferred categories are asked to notify local boards at once about their present rating, and whether there have been any changes in status since their original classification. Local boards, it is announced, will consider claims for deferment for reasons of depend- ency or occupation.
 While no instructions have been received here from state selective service director, Col. Ernest L.. Averill, 1t has been disclosed at draft headquarters in Washington, that men drafted into the army will be inducted on the same day they re- ceive their physical examinations. In the past, selectees were permitted approximately 10 days in which to prepare for induction following their examinations. The move was de- scribed as calculated to speed the induction procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
IBARBIERI JOINS
 | U. s. NAVY HERE
Brother Died While on Duty in Shanghai; Six
 Others Accepted

Joseph R. Barbieri, 20, of POI Southmayd road, Waterbury, en- listed in the navy Saturday and was sent to the main recruiting station in New Haven. Joseph selected the career of his brother, Louis Richard Barbieri who died in Shanghai in 1888, where he was sent after he en- listed at the local naval recruiting station.
 Joseph walked into the recruiting office on the second floor of the post office building and made this laconic remark when Recruiters Garry Murphy and Preston Ihorns inquired why he wanted to join the navy.
 I'm taking the place of my brother, Louis.
 Holiday week was marked with activity at the local recruiting sta- tion in the federal building when six new recruits applied for enlist ment. Recruiters Garry Murphy and Preston Thorns said the local naval office sent the following men to New Haven after they were &C., cepted here:
 Gregory Klepache of 30 Branch street; Joseph Puzzo of 834 North Main street; Anthony Rinaldi of 954 North Main street; Paul Kovach of 12 Aetna street, Naugatuck; Ray mond G. Floss of p North Circle, Beacon Falls and Martin E. Savage of Southington.
 George Regis OBrien, son of Mrs. James Donahue of Willow street, re- enlisted in the navy at New Haven over the holiday and was assigned to the naval base at Newport, R. I. MT. OBrien received his old rating of second class fireman. This en- listment makes O'Brien's third hitch with the navy.
 Henry J. Ludzus, 27, of 240 Cherry street, this city, was among the IA Connecticut men who enlisted yes- terday at the New Haven district re- cruiting station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
TWO PEDESTRIANS
 STRUCK BY CAR
Driver Faces Charge of Reckless Driving as Re-
 suit of Mishap

Charged with reckless driving, following an investigation into an accident on East Aurora street last night in which two pedestrians were injured, Ernest Kundrotas, of 234 Congress avenue was granted con- tinuance to March 21 when ar raigned in city court today. Police charge that the car oper- ated by Kundrotas struck Oscar Backman, 48, of 380 Huntingdon avenue and Xavier Courtout, 69, of Bethlehem, as they walked on East Aurora street near WatertoWn ave- nue last night. Neither was seriously injured but both are being treated at Waterbury hospital.
 Edward Marcia, 26, of 36 South Elm street, charged with breach of the peace and non-support, was given nolle.
 Edward Bordour, IT, of 782 East Main street, paid total of $1O for nolles on charges of violating the city's dumping ordinance and driv- ing without license. He was ar- rested yesterday by Patrolman Jo- seph Bagley who charged he was dumping on the Plank road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Activities In
 Local Courts

A 5000 civil action, in which the City of Waterbury was named de- fendant, was reported settled in superior court. today, with the filing of withdrawal papers.
 Alfred F. Springer, plaintiff in the suit, had alleged that he suf- fered a fracture sprain of the right ankle when he fell on land adjacent to the Webster school, October 30, 1884. The accident allegedly oc- legedly occurred because of a quan- tity of cinders dumped on the premises. The city was held to blame on several couts of negligence. Terms of settlement were not di- vulged.
 Damages of $350 are sought by Edward w. BiglOw of WOOdbury, in suit filed in common pleas court today against John and Janet Pfeiffer, both of EnglewOOd, N. J. Biglow alleges that his car was damaged to the extent of $2O1.35 when it was struck by vehicle owned and operated by the de- xCuu1utS, OlI NOuSC Ell ASS"
 town, February 4, 1941.
 Foreclosures of property situated at g Kingsbury street is sought 1r civil action filed in superior court today by the Naples Realty Com- pany of Waterbury, against John M Gill and the Torrington Supply Company, both of this city.
 According to papers filed in the case, two notes, totaling $5,000, pay able to a Mary A. Curtis, and dated February 20, 1905, are unpaid to- gether with interest accrued since August 20, 1889. The realty concern alleges that it acquired the notes by transfer subsequent to the original transaction. The Kingsbury street property was mortgaged as security February 8, 1906. The local supply company is named a defendant by reason of an attachment lien ii holds against the premises.
 Settlement of a divorce suit brought on the ground of deser- tion by Alvin Wilson of Naugatuck, against Cora Wilson of EImira, N. Y., was announced today in superiar court with the filing of withdrawal papers. The two were married in WilliamspOrt, Penn.
 Filed today is a divorce action instituted by Harry A. Cable Of Middlebury, against Elsie Smith Cable, also of Middlebury. The petitioner alleges intolerable cruel ty. The couple married in Mid dlebury, November 25. 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
BY ELMER c. wALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, Feb. 25-CUP)-Lead- ing stocks turned narrowly irreg- ular in dull trading today while few special issues ranged between gains of more than a point and losses of more than points.
 Motors held at the previous close after Chrysler had made new high for the year at 52 up 1-2 Steels were down slightly with Bethlehem at 60 1-2 off IA, and U. s. Steel 51 3-8 off 1-2. Ana conda lost 3-8 to 26 1-2. Santa Fe and Southern Pacific eased. Doug las Aircraft gained 1 1-2 points to 61.
 Chemicals were mixed with AL lied and Monsanto at new lows and Dow and Du Pont unchanged. Eastman Kodak lost 1-2 point to 131 3-4 and Union Carbide was down 1-4 at 63 3-4. American Can gained point. Oils were fraction ally lower with new lows in Phil lips, Standard Oil (N.J JD and Tex as Company. General Foods issues off nearly 3 points.
 Public Service of New Jersey 5 per cent preferred declined IA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25

shot thought it came from the screen. The girl died few min utes later in the arms of 8 the ater attendant before she could identify herself or her assailant.
 Tickets in her purse indicated she had entered the theater at 1:50 p. m. yesterday and was view ing a double-feature for the sec ond time when she was killed at 4:26. Joe Stauder, IT, theater ush- CT, told police he had seen a blond youth sitting with her shortly be- fore.
 William Schupa, an attorney, seated in another section of the balcony, said he saw the young couple embracing. Later the girl screamed:
 My God, he's got gun" She paused, then cried, No, no, please" !"
 It was then the shot was fired. Schupa said the youth dashed to the top of the balcony, 12 rows aEoye his seat, ran across the the ater and fled through an exit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
YOUNGSTERS ADMIT SERIES OF BREAKS

Three North End boys, who police say have admitted a series of breaks, have been ordered to appear before probation authorities here Saturday.
 The three were apprehended last might by Lieut.. John Calvin and Sergt. Anthony Mariana of the detective bureau. According to Capt. Joseph P. Stevens, the boys have admitted breaking into meat market at $40 North Main street, February 8. The market is owned by Anthony Ciarlo.
 On January 30 the boys told police they stole a guitar from car owned by James Mariana of 1051 North Main street. The guitar valued at $250 has been recovered and returned to its owner.
 Tn November last year, they said they broke into the Cruess ware house on Hill street and carried away large quantity of cigarettes. They also admitted breaking into the Ace Radio Shop at 500 North Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25

Macdonald was surly and scoWled at photographers who were trying to take his picture. To one, he said, T don't like that, goof"
 The dead girl was identified through newspaper pictures of her coat and other clothing. Her moth CT collapsed upon seeing the photo graphs and an uncle, Emil Broz, identified the body at the morgue.
 Elain Mastney, friend of Doro- thy, told police she had quarreled recently ith Macdonald and that he had threatened her with gun week ago at a bowling alley. Elain said Macdonald was very jealous.
 "He told her that no one could have her, if he didn't" Elain told police.
 She said he had made a date with Dorothy to attend the Pal ace theater yesterday and 1t was on this information that police ar- rested him.
 Other patrons ~sAA aAsxd the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Youth Of Seventeen Seals Lips Of His Sweetheart As Sealed Lips" Is Shown

Chicago, Feb. 25--(UP)-Clarence Macdonald, IT, confessed early to- day that he killed his girl friend, pretty 17-year-old Dorothy Broz in the dar'; balcony of a movie theater while a gangster film, Sealed Lips" unreeled on tn Q screen.
 He had timed his shot to coin eide with shots in the picture.
 Wearing a tweed coat, green slacks and brown hat, he was ar- rested near his suburban home a few hours f.fter his victim, class mate sweetheart, was identified. His arrest and confession ended a 12-hour investigation in which the police guarded exits at the Pal ace theater and lobby in hope of trapping him.
 After he admitted the crime, Po- lice Captain Tom Duffy led him from the Cicero police station to waiting squad car. He announced they were going to recover the gun which the youth had hidden at his sisters home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Only 532 New Cars
 Credited To County
Local Dealers Awaiting Official Word as to Exact Number to Be Assigned Waterbury; State Quota

and the remainder for state and national reserves which may be used to adjust emergency situa- tions. A few cars also were set aside for American territorial ard over seas possessions.
 The March 2l, May 3l quotas and reserves by states inc.ude:
 Connecticut, 2,704 and 472.
 Maine, 662 and 185.
 Massachusetts, 4,092 and 525.
 New Hampshire, 422 and 58. Rhode Island, 718 and 108.
 Vermont, 329 and 25.
 It was intimated today that only 532 new cars will be assigned to the entire New Haven County. Local auto merchants were not inclined this morning to speculate on the number that will be credited to Waterbury. With New Haven and Meriden demanding recognition as well as the many smaller cities and towns 1t was rather dirncult to ap- proXimate Waterbury's share.
 The sad news will be made pub lie" in an official announcement shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Opposes Pension

Fulfilling a pledge made after his election, Congressman Joseph E. Talbot of Naugatuck yesterday voted for the act repeating the recent pensions for congress measure.
 The new congressman had an- nounced that he was unalterably opposed to any such legislation and would vote against it at the first opportunity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Judge Gafney Cracks Dolvn On
 Men Of Leisure

Judge John l.. Gaffney sounded a terse warning to the city's mendicants in city court this morning that their of lenses will be met with stiff punishment. GO out and get a job," has been his advice to a number of regular offenders during the past week. "In these days of war there is a job for you and you should take part in the defense program at least to the extent of going to work" has been his advice.
 Today he cracked down. Three men accused of intOxi- cation were sentenced to thirty days each in the county Jail.
 One of the three was granted a suspension of the sentence when friends came to his rescue and guaranteed he would be employed immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
GOOD BLACK0UT
 IN BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 25-CUP> -Connecticut's second major test blackout from Milford to the New York state line at Greenwich went off according to schedule last night, and today authorities set out to cor rect flaws.
 Most communities along the Long Island coast line reported highly successful blackouts. Others. how ever, complained of failure to hear warning sirens.
 Tt is quite apparent" said State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey, that there must be some study made to quickly handle the outlying places that are equipped with neon lights"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
BLIND GIRL IS
 MAKING CAREER

Southbridge, Mass, Feb. g. - CUP)--A blind girl employed by the American Optical Co is making a career for herself by helping others see.
 Blind since she was II, Miss Mar garet Czyzewski performs bending operation in the manufacture of spectacle frames wish such speed and skill that she has no difficulty competing with fellow workers blessed with sight
 According to her supervisor, Miss Czyzewski, now in her 2O's, required only 10 minutes to learn her job. She also inspects spectacle parts through her uncanny sense of touch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Clothes Stolen

L. A. Dickens told police that four dresses and two sweaters were stolen from a clothes. line at his home, 24 RidgewoOd street, between seven and eight o'clock last night. The report is being investigated.
 Patr0lman Joseph Cavanaugh was assigned to investigate q report of break into the third floor of 27 River street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Seeing the World!

"You'n have to go to New Haven, "Recruiter Garry Murphy informed Harvey c. Bulls, IT, of Roaring Brok, Prospect, after can didate passed his examination for the United States Navy at the local recruiting office in the Post Office, where youj'll be given a final examination"
 The Roaring Brook resident for naval service looked at the Re- cruiter Garry, then exclaimed that he never was in New Haven.
 Yesterday Bulls was included among eleven other Connecticut men who joined the navy at the New Haven enlisting district office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tions have ben filled at the Bur- eau of Vital Statistics in the Health Departments:
 Eugene Franklin Nicholson, Jr., 54 Pemberton street, and Theta Bess Maritime, 54 Pemberton street.
 Frank James Lacey, 308 Wash ingtOn avenue, and Elizabeth Ann Kasavitsky, 50 Poplar street.
 Clayton Kellas, 63 Center street, and Margaret De Echeandia, 243 West 99th street, New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
BY NEWTON HOCKADAY NEA Service Staff Writer

BY NEWTON HOCKADAY
 NEA Service Staff Writer
 It would have been cinch two years ago for the Japs take Darwin, the only strategic port Oh the long north coast of Australia. The place was de- tended by garrison of only few hundred men, and it had inland connection with the major cities in the southern half of the country. But when the Jap bombers came over Darwin during this past week, the Australians were ready to give them real fight
 For now Darwin has lifeline Burma Road" and sizzling desert had been conquered to make it possible.
 AUSTRALIA TWIN"
 OF UNITED STATES
 In the one year of 194O the great North South Highway was built through $50 miles of desert be- tween Alice Springs and Birdum, thus linking Dar- win with the railroad lines of southern Australia Since then men and supplies have been rushed north to make Darwin strong land, sea and air base. The highway has two lanes, and is built largely
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25

of crushed stone. As the convoy trucks roll along in line straight arrow, they kick up lot of choking dust in the hot No 1t is the equiva- lent of Kansas August in Australia, where the sons reversed.
 The people of Australia are much like the Ameri- pioneers who subdued the vast distances of the western plains Australia covers 2974OOO square miles and is just about the same size and shape Off you turn it upside down) as the United States. IN SMALL POPULATION
 BIG WEAKNESS
 Australias most apparent weakness in this war that threatens her very existence is her small population, only 100000 people, spread thinly and unevenly around the rim of large continent.
 It not surprising, therefore to find that 40 per cent of all Australian men between the ages of 19 and 39 are in military service. Whats more, many of the countys best soldiers and aviators are fight ing battles all over the world fact which is now of great concern to the Australian government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Quit Claim Deed
YOUNG PILOT IS
 STILL MISSING

Boston, Feb. 25 -(UP)-- Army boats searched the ocean off Scitu- ate today for some trace of the pur- suit plane which crashed on a rou- tine flight. killing 2nd It. Dennis J. Bowling, 9, of Whitestone, N. Y., married only 10 days.
 Other pilots did not notice Dow ling's plane disappear yesterday, but shore residents reported his ship went into a tailspin and crashed in- to the sea 2 1-2 miles of Humarock beach.
 Dowling's bride was the former Mary Loretta McHugh, daughter of Capt. John McHugh of the New York city police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Market Opened Again
 With Irregular Tone
Leading Issues Led Stocks in Irreguarity; Some Few
 Special Issues Were Up and Down

made new lows with the preferred points to new low at T7 1-2. Guam tanamo Sugar preferred was 6own nearly 3 points. Fajardo Sugar lCs' more than point. Hershey Choco- late preferred was down 9 1-2 points. Coca Cola made a new loY at 61 off 1 1-2 points.
 Wool Market
 Boston, Feb. 25 5-CUP)-A A few inquiries were received for spot domestic wools in the Boston market, the U. s. Agriculture de- partment reported today. These in- quiries were mostly to determine stocks available.
 Dealers asking prices for greasy shorn domestic wools were gen. erally higher following the an- nouncement of new ceiling prices, but no sizable lots of spot domes- tic wools have been moved. There has been considerable activity in contracting for the new wool clip in the western states and num- Der of these contracts have been turned over to mills and top-nak- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Health Record

WhoOping cough, with five cases, was Waterbury's most prevalent communicable disease during the week ending Sat- urday, the weekly mOrbidity report of the state department of health disclosed today.
 Yhis city also was listed for two cases of scarlet fever, one of lobar pneumonia and one of measles.
 State-w wide figures showed a large increase in measles, the cages totalling 282 as compared with 169 the week before. New Haven alone last week had l3l caoes of measles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
BLANCHE CARBONE
 SEEKING $1O,OOO

Additional testimony was present ed today in a sl0,O0o civil acion, which went to trial before Judge Robert L. Munger in superior court yesterday afternoon.
 Plaintiff in the suit, Blanche Car bone of Waterbury, seeks damages for injuries allegedly suffered when her foot caught in a hole in rub berized mat, while she was descend- ing a staircase at AIS North Main street, March 29, last. Harry Bren- ner of Waterbury, owner of the property, is defendant in the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
RatiOning, Eh!

Another instance of tire theft was reported to police this morning.
 AnterO Pereira of 151 Bald win street reported that two tires and tubes, and two rims were stolen from his car last night. The car was parked on River street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
STATE POLICE HEAD
 TO SPEAK TONIGHT

Commissioner Edward J. Hickey of the state police department will speak tonight at a regular session of the local police auxiliary school at police headquarters.
 Lieut.. Leo Mulcahy, in charge of the state police training school, spoke at a session of the local school this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Smiling Joe!

patrolman Joseph Bagley smiled broadly in city court today as he appeared to testify in a court matter.
 The reason: Joe became fath- CT yesterday. His wife. the for mer Catherine McCabe, gave birth to . baby boy yesterday at Wa terEury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
Late Realty Mews

The following papers in con- nectiOn win real estate transac- tiOns have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary C. Kilmar- tin:
 Mortgage Deeds
 Walter J. and Anne Budd to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury, prop erty on Peach Orchard road,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25

Washington. Feb. 25 UP)-.State Suotas and reserves of new 1922 Sassenger automobiles to be dis kibuted by 5000 local rationing boards during March, April any May Sere released today by Price Ad- hinistrator Leon Henderson.
 The total of 45,500 was divided S,to specific state quotas of 10000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
On Duty

Deputy Police Supt. Daniel J. Carson has returned to his duties at police headquarters, after sev- eral days absence due to illness. Deputy Carson was discharged from St. Mary's hospital few days ago. He is carrying on the work of recruiting and organizing Waterburys auxiliary police force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
WEST DOVER STREET
 PROPERTY ACQUIRED

The title to the land on West Dover street owned by the Industrial Properties, Inc, was acquired by At torney Walter F. Torrance yesterday in quit claim deed recorded at the town clerks office. The sale price of the lot was S7,270 and the prop erty was conveyed to the City of Waterbury for prepayment of taxes by the Industrial Properties.
 MT. Torrance declined to state for whom he purchased the property was said that he would make an an- nouncement later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
THREE ACCEPTED BY
 ARMY RECRUITERS

Three local men enlisted in the army yesterday and were sent to the Hartford induction center where they will be assigned to duty. The men who applied at the army sub station on Grand street and were accepted here by Recruiting Officers, Sergt. William Deuth and Corp. Harry Armstrong are:
 Joseph Andrew Szitar of % Camp street, John Wynford Smith of l25 Central avenue, and oJseph Mich olas Becce of 89 Greenmount Ter race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
FEDERATED CHURCH
 SERVICE TONIGHT

Rev. Marion c. Allen, pastor Of the Bristol Baptist church who formerly served as student assistant here to Rev. David P. Gaines, First Baptist church pastor, will be the Lenten speaker at the South Fed
 erated church in Hopeville tonight. His subject will be "The Kingdom
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25
F. D. I. MADE SEIZURE

Boston, Feb. 25-(UP)-The Bos- ton office of the FBI announced today 1t had seized seven short wave radios, four cameras, one tear-gas pencil and several rounds of tear-gas shells in raids on a considerable number" of enemy alien dwellings in Greater Bos-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-25

$4,20O.
 Michael R. Arcari to Pennsyl- vania Rubber O., Inc, property on Hamilton avenue, S14lO.52. Louise LuccanO to Mary Via rengo, property on Frost road, $1,0OO.
 Albert Petit to Waterbury Say ings bank, property on Willow street, $5,950.
 Mortgage Releases Thomaston Savings bank to Joanna Gl0ster.
 Katie D. Lopez to August and Helen Stanger.
 Quit Claim Deed Salvatore DiNatali to Rosario DiNatali, property on Midland road.