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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-28

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-28
Stage Shows
At Mel Theater

THE MEL THEATER, recent
addition to the United Detroit
Theater circuit, will feature for
Evening star., 1942-11-08

Has AMERICA got the punch to win? You
bet your life-and to prove it Miss Amer.
ica is stepping in alongside the men on
production jobs. And that dependable
fellow, Big Ben, is doing his share by
keeping America on time,
If you find that Big Ben and other
Westclox alarms, electric clocks, pocket
watches and wrist watches are not as
plentiful as they have been, its because
Westclox craftsmen. too. are busy with
war work. And if YOU own a Big Ben
now. take good care of him so that he can
continue to do his job of getting you to
your lob-on time!
Evening star., 1942-11-08

Boil, soiIor, boil! Here the
Merchant Marine cadets at the
San Moteo troinine school ore
IeornIne how to right eopsized
boat, how to climb back into it
ond boil it out in q hurry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
New Anti-Tank Gun
 Turns Nazis In Egypt
U. Correspondent Permitted to Reveal Use of Deva.
 stating Weapon in Africa Against Nazis

the desert, had gone into action for the first time,
 Marshal Erwin Rommel was on the approaches to Alexandria, and the British Eighth Army held a narrow front between the Mediter- ranean and a large marsh when the new weapon was thrown into the battle. It is powerful-hititng, self-propelling anti-tank gun mounted on the chassis of Gen. eral Grant tank. It was hastily manufactured in the United States and wss shipped to the Middle East with such secrecy that few officers or men in the Eighth Army knew of itse existence until the night be- fore Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgom- cry opened his Fl Alamein offen- sive.
 That night they were moved up to the front lines. British and New Zealand gunners had ben es- pecially trained to operate the guns as stations miles to the rear of the front lines, That night, as they rode up to the front through the rust of the desert tracks. one of the gunners said to me:
 "It's the best gun we have ever handled"
 I watched the guns wheel into po- sition and open fire, The shells rip ped through the armor of all types of Axis tanks-German Mark HIS, Mark TVS and the New Italian Semoventes. The Panzer divisions crumpled under the fire, their lines dissolved and they retreated. But they reformed in the rear and came back for more, hardly believing that any weapon could be so destructive.
 The more the British Eighth Army used the American gun, the more devastating became the ef- feet on the enemy. The Germans brought up heavy cannon of their own in an attempt to silence the new weapon, but they found that the Amercian gun outranegd them.
 One great asset the American guns have is that they can move rapidly. Even the appearance of the new gun is terrifying, particularly during night fighting. It gives off a vivid and impressive flash as it fires and it has an unusual shape that in night shadows it looks like monster waddling over the desert sands.
 I am not permitted to describe details of the gun. but can tell something about how it was con- ceived. An American Army officer was sent on a mission to the Mid de East to report to Washington on the type of modern weapon which the British forces needed.
 'The weapon which we need" he told me, "is a self-propelling anti tank gun. It must have speed so that it can dish in and fight the enemy Panzers and then dash away again. It is the obvious successor to the tank itself. The gun is more important in modern war than the tank. If you can use a tractored vehicle to propel under its own pow CT a hard hitting g-all-purpose artil- lery pioce. you have the enemy at your mercy"
 Completing his front-line tour. the officer flew back to washing ton and reported. 4 few months later the big guns began to arrive in Egypt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
TODAY

TODAY
 800 a. m., Boys club: standard first aid: Arthur Very. l2:30 p. m- WoOdbury high school: standard first aid: Mrs. De- France Clark.
 T:i5 D. m., St. Thomas' church: Junior first aid: Michael Hanlon. Harry Cole, Ernest Wilcox. SATURDAY, Dec. g li:0e a. m., Boys club: junior first aid: Arthur Very.
 - Over is0o0 tons of waste paper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18

Council said today, He announced that he would offer plans for prosecution of violators before the committee at It's weekly meeting this afternoon.
 We had planned to wait for in- depreciation of some disputed points in the regulations" said Mir, o'Rourke, "hut we ind now that some of the violations are so fragrant and so consistent that we must ask for warrants"
 Business establishments are far worse offenders than are private homes, MT. ORourke said. Some stores have made absolutely no ef- fort to comply with the rules, he said, while others give only partial compliance.
 Mayor Vincent A, S:ully disclosed that placing of shields on street lights has been almost completed. The work of dimming out trafIlc lights will start soon, he said, The mayor explained that traffic lights have been allowed to remain on as usual to give motorists and pe6es. trians m opportunity to accustom themselves gradually to the dim out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
D Per Cent Drive In
 Factories Progressing
Three Concerns May Realize l0O96 Objective Shortly
 Announces Local Campaign Chairmen

confidence that reports of equally satisfactory prograss will be forth coming from many of Waterbury's industrial and mercantile corpora tions within the next week.
 The recent campaign was planned as a Top That 10 per cent by New Years" drive and was begun on December 7th the anniversary of the Jap sneak attack at Pearl Harbor.
 MT. Philip Hewes, state admins trator, announced that the state campaign was proceeding satisfact- orily mad he expressed qualification at the local showing. He stated that many bonds were being purchased just now because of their accept ability as Christmas remembrances,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18

gle Woman"
 The volumes introduction says; This work deals with the life, the work and the social usefulness of the single woman in our contempc- rary civilization, It Is our thesis that the single woman plays vital and important role In our society as it is at present constituted; that her life aS single woman has value and worth and that she can in the fui- iillment of her social role achieve contentment and peace in we'll rounded existence and participate fully in the good life. It does not fol low that We present a plea for the singel life, nor an apology for 1t, we simply accept it for the fact that 1t is and try to seek out its contents and valueS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notices fer this column must
 De sent e the Mayors efiire as least tasree days fn advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
SINGLE WOMAN
 IN VITAL ROLE
Dr. Ruth Reed of Catholic University Staff Writes
 Interesting Book

Washington, D, C., ls = Special Dr. Ruth Reed, associate professor of social research, of the School of Social Work of the Catholic Univer- sity of America, has completed a study of the social histories of 800 women of mature years who have nto married, and her findings are now available in a volume entitled The Single Woman" Divided in two parts, devoted to the single wo- mans life and her work, pr, Reed has special chapters on such provo cative subjects as How to Be Happy Though Single, "The Single Wo- men and Men" md "T're Aged Sin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
TIRE CONSERVATION

Hollywood - No longer do Fran ces Dee and hubby Joel McCrea drive back and forth daily between their l000-aere ranch at Moorpark, 70 miles away and the studios. Miss Dee, making RKO Radios T Walk ed With a Zombie," and McCrea at Columbia in Merry Go- Round" have take nan apartment in town, 30 home only on week-endS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18

The drive to have all workers in- vest at least 10 per cent of their pay in War Bonds is going over the top at the Scovill Mfg, Co.,, Wa terbury Tool Co, Benrus Watch O.. and the American Brass Co., Chair man J. Francis Smith of the local bond committee reported today. The drive is also proceeding satisfactor. fly in other local factories, as well as in stores and business establish mentS.
 Miles Roberts, head of the local office of the state war savings office, said that the city's workers are cooperating in splendid spirit.
 Many reports have not yet been compiled, but MT. Roberts expressed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18

Editors Note: A secret weapon, conceived by an American and made in American factories, turned the tide against the Ger man Afrika Korps In Egypt, Rich- ard D. McNfillain, veteran United Press war correspondent, writes In the following dispatch. Me- Milan, dean of the desert war correspondents. has just arrived in New York by air from Llbya and Is awaiting transportation to another front. For weeks and months American and British military authorities refused to al- low any public mention of the new weapon But now, with the Afrika Korps on the run toward Tripoli, McNfillan has received permission from the chief mili- tary censor at Cairo to tell the part that the weapon played in the Allied victoryl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18

BUY WAR BoNns sn sT.~ps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
7lagrant Violators Of Dimout Law To Be Prosecuted

adding that many patriotic cltiEens were purchasing war bonds this year for presentation to members 0f thelx families, instead of giving the cone ventional Christmas presents.
 Chairman Smith further ex- pressed his appreciation of the cp- peration of the local newspapers. saying that their assistance was very helpful in keeping their readers advised of the status and progress of the campaign. He expressed con- fidence that the citizens of Water bury could be relied upon as always to do their part in the very tmpoTt- tant task of backing up our seryice men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18

Over is.Ooo tons of waste paper is collected in Britain every week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
Director

Managing Director Raymond P. BG.,M oI tae Waterbury Taxpay- ers' association has been given m indefinite leave of absence to take . post with the Army Ordnance Department In Washington. He begins his new duties Monday.
 Mir. Boteh has be-, '''~ ot the association for the past two years, coming here at,er a car, q in governmental research with Griffenhagen & Associates. He has compiled numerous reports on city affairs for the association.
 He was recently married t0 the former Laura Chipman of this city. Mrs Botch will later join him in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
Local Committee In Session Today May
 Take Drastic Steps
Appeals to Many Business Men Fail to Obtain Desired Compliance With Laws; Traffic Lights to Be
 Dimnled Out Shortly

Prosecution of many local viola tors of dimout regulations is i'm. pninent, Martin Q. o'Rourke, chair man of the hlackout and dimout committee of the Waterbury Defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
By RICHARD D. MCMILLAN

By RICHARD ID. MCMILLAN
 United Press Stan Correspondent) Copyright, lsa2, by United Pressl
 New York, Dec. .ls-(UP)-The biggest surprise of the war came to the Germans one day along the Fl Alamein front when there was a -eseir seof Ma ziaHMofi-N-shrd series of terrific flashes and big ar- muor-piercing shlels ripped and withered the NaZi Panzer divisions.
 An American secret weapon, des- tined to turn the tide of battle in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-18
FOREIGN FLAGS OVER U. S

Old Fort Niagara is the only United States Army post to fly foreign flags. It is part of the modern Fort Niagara military reser- vation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
DEFENSE STORIES
MUST Be APPROVED
Officials Here Take Action
to Check False "Adts".
Misleading Articles

Future advertisements and news
paper articles containing air raid
warning and civilian defense in
StructionS must not be regarded as
official unless approved by Chief
Air Raid Warden James j. Curtin,
according to an announcement today
by Mayor Vincent A. Scully. chair
man of the Waterbury Defense
Council.
a Mayor Scully's statement follows:
st has been noticed that some
people are sending out air raid warn
ing and civilian defense instructions
without official approval. In order
that correct instructions and infor-
nation will be used in advertise
ments and other writings by private
individuals and organizations it will
be necessary to have such informa-
ton approved by the Waterbury De-
tense Council.
James ]. Curtin, Chief Air Raid
Warden for Waterbury has been
chosen to approve all defense in
formation Or instructions that may
be given in any form to the general
public. If the information is correct
it may be approved. If it is not
correct, corrections will be suggested.
Without the approval OF the Chief
Air Raid Warden the information
will not be official"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
Wife INHERITS
ENTIRE ESTATE
Will OF Julius Alexander
South Main st. Mer-
chant, Filed Today

Observing that "to my daughters,
Shirley and Minette I am making
no bequest because | know that their
mother will do all in her power to
provide for them" the will of Julius
Alexander. former Waterbury mer-
chant, bequeaths the entire estate
to his wife, Mrs. Bessie Alexander
The document was admitted 10 pro-
bate today by Judge Partick Healey
Mr.. Alexander, who died here
February II, 1912, also provides in
dividual requests 10 the following
Waterbury Jewish Home for the
Aged, $50; Waterbury Hebrew Free
Loan association, $50; Sunday school
CT the Beth FL synagogue, $25, and
the Waterbury Hebrew institute
S25. Mrs. Alexander is named execu-
triX. The will was drawn UP No
vember "a, 1895.
Mr.. Alexander, who came 10 this
city from Russia in 1905, for % years
operated the Alexander Curtin Shou
at 81 South Main street. He was q
member of the Beth Ell synagogue
the Waterbury Zionist district, the
Jewish Federated Appeal, the Ar
bitter Ring, the Brass City lodge
and the Waterbury Hebrew insti-
tute. He was a charter member OF
the Waterbury Free Loan associa-
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
DRIVER INVOLVED
in CRASH PAYS S.
Auto Badly Damages North
Main Street Store Fol-
lowing Collision

Anthony Lettiero, 26, OF 212 Frank
lyn street, New Haven whose car
was involved in an accident yes
terday which caused considerable
damage to store operated by Peter
Boccaccino at 1000 North Main
street, was granted a nolle upon
payment of SIS when arraigned in
city court today on a charge of vio-
lotion of rules of the road
Motor Patrolman John Walsh re-
ported that Lettiero backed his car
out of parking place and collided
with car operated by Douglas
Estelle of Parker Street. The lat
ter's car caromed across the road,
over the curbing and into the front
of the Boccaccino store. Shelves of
merchandise were thrown to the
floor, according to Patrolman Walsh.
Estelle was treated at the office
of DR.. Edward LeWiciki for abra-
sions of the forehead and a lacera-
ton of the left leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
MRS. Sims BACKS
NURSERY PROJECT
Community Site for Bishop
Street NeighbOrhoOd Pros
posed and Discussed

Mrs. Forest Sims outlined plans
for the formation of a community
nursery in the vicinity of Bishop
street last night at the Waterbury
Day Nursery.
During the discussions, suggestions
for the proposed nursery's budget
and income were made by Mrs
Frederic R. Kellogg, president Of the
board of managers of the Waterbury
Day Nursery. Miss Marion Hunt,
chairman of the nursery work COM
mittee OF the Waterbury Civilian De-
Tense committee, spoke before the
group.
Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, social di-
rector of the Pearl Street Commu-
nifty House, proposed making the
nursery part of the Waterbury
Council of Social Agencies, pointing
out the benefits which would come
from such an association. She ex-
planned the procedure necessary for
this plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
BLANSFIELD ASKS
$4,000 DAMAGES
Borman Studio Charged
With Not Paying Bal
ance of $l,O25 Note

Michael v. Blarsfield of this city
seeks damages OF $4,000 in one of
two civil actions filed in common
pleas court today. Quirino Sanford
OF this city, doing business as the
Bor1nan Studio, defendant in the
action is accused of failing to pay
a balance of $I,025 With interest
due on a note dated October 20,
1927. The note allegedly was as
signed to the plaintiff by Sanford,
May %, 1928.
Also filed Is a 5 $1,000 suit in
stituted by Patsy Zaccaris of Water
bury, against Paul Couture of Meri-
den, and Thurube Coutre of Dan
bury. Zaccaria contends that his
Automobile incurred damage esti-
mated at $500 in collision with
vehicle owned by Thurube Couture
on Mt. Pleasant Hill, NewtoWn, last
January 2.
The latter's car, it Is alleged, was
being towed by the car or the other
defendant, and was proceeding in a
direction opposite to that Of the
the plaintiff. AS Zaccar.a approached
the chain used in towing snapped
causing the vehicle IN tow to swerve
INTO the path of the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20

entrance was gained TO the DulldlNS
by breaking a window and reaching
inside to unfasten the latch. He
said that apparently the fire escape
door leading to the sixth grade room,
which was found open, was used as
a means Of exit.
Officials expressed the opinion
that the fire could have been
smoldering in the school attic Tor
as long as five hours before it
was noted by Patrolman Joseph
Cavanaugh on his way nome from
work at 5:25 yesterday morning.
The charred condition of the beams
in the attic, and the condition of
papers apart from the burned area
indicated intense heat and smoke
rather than flame, it was report
ed.
The heavy slate roof permitted
a minimum Of air to enter the at
tic and unquestionably prevented
the fire from spreading quickly.
Glasses of the school remained
in recess today, awaiting word from
Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, perman-
ent rector of the Immaculate Con-
ception church concerning reopen
ing Of the school or transfer of
classes to another building. A
schedule is expected to be issued
by Father O'Shea at the Sunday
Masses.
Marshal Lahey expressed the
opinion that the fire was started
by someone familiar with the build
ing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
BRIDGEPORT YOUTH
TO JOIN MARINES

The local marine recruiting sta
ton, headed by Sergeant Maxwell
P. Dickerson, enlisted tentatively AL
fonso Terracino of 426 Savoy street,
Bridgeport, and sent him to the
United States Marine Corps Eastern
Recruiting Division in Springfield,
Mass, where he will receive his
final examination before he is ac-
cepted for Marine Corps services.
The new recruit is the son of Mrs.
Anna TeIracino of 1856 Montgomery
street, Goshen, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
Addresses Club

At the club business meeting the
members heard a talk by one of the
members, Floyd Rasmussen, on con-
ditions and necessary improvements
in the community. A discussion was
held on bus schedules in the section
and plans were made to request the
c. r. & L. for a bus to leave the
center for Bradley avenue at 1:3C
instead of lis SO that high school
students of the section could be
served.
1t was announced that 40 new
members have been admitted into
the organization. John Carter is
chairman of the membership drive
Joseph Gallo presided at the meet
ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
Three Agencies Continue Probe of Suspicious School Fire
|C0NCORDIAS IN
YEARLY CONCERT
Miss Beers to Be Guest
SOIOist on Tomorrow
Evenings Program

Professor Max Duetzmarn will di-
rect and Miss Margaret Beers will
be the soloist at the concert to be
sponsored tomorrow evening by the
Concordia Singing society. at Con-
cordia hall on Bank street.
The Program
Stars and Stripes .......... Sousa
Emperor Waltz ........... Strauss
Orchestra
MOrSeilroU ...-.-............ Fracnt
VIE koennt' ich Dein vehgessen
Quark
Mems Chorus
Agnus Del Observation-Disclosures. Bizet
Love Sends a Little Gift of
Roses .................. Openshaw
Miss Beers
Louis DiVito, accompanist
Mixed Chorus
SterDennacht ......... Schulken
Gretula ............. Schwabin
Mems Chorus
The Cloths Of Heaven ..... Dunhill
Dedlcatlon ..............., Strauss
Miss Beers
Roses Of Picardy .......... Neyin
Orchestra
The Lost Chord ... Sullivan
Mixed Chorus
Star Spangled Banner. .Scott-Keys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
HAS HIS REVENGE

Walter Brooke, young Warner
Bros. player, turned to acting when
his high school sweetheart quit him
for another boy who was starring in
school dramatics. Brooke deter
mined to become a better actor than
his rival, he thinks he has.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
REV. j. MELVIN PRIOR
is NEW MINISTER

Rev. j. Melvin Prior of Bridge
port, who has spoken several times
in the past at local Protestant
churches, has been extended a call
to succeed Rev. DR.. John Newton
Lackey as pastor Of the Central
Baptist church, Hartford. Rev. DR..
Lackey is former senate chaplain.
Rev. Mr.. Prior is now pastor of
the Bridgeport First Baptist church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
GOOD LUCK OMEN

Nancy Coleman is immensely
pleased with her role in "The Gay
Sisters" at Warner Bros. Reason
there's a scene in which she is
shown lying in bed. In every play
and picture in which Nancy has ap-
peared she's ben seen in a bed
and she's never been in flop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20

Members of the Town Plot Com
munity Club joined sectional
meeting on air raid defense follow
ing their regular monthly meeting
at the B. w. Tinker school Wednes-
day night. Corporation Counsel j..
Gregory Lynch was principal speak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
Town Plot Requests
Bus For H. S. Pupils
Change in Afternoon Schedule Suggested; Community
Club Hears Discussion of improvements
BROOKLYN NEWS

In another recent game, played at
the Chase Park House, the Indians
defeated the Purple Flashes, 25 to
%, Quatro and Milite, of the Indians
were the leading players.
Two games will be played Sunday
The Clowns will meet the Speedboys
at o'clock and the Blue Devils will
play the Raiders at $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
Officials Entertain
Theory Boys Started
Destructive Blaze
Fire Marshal, Chief Inspector Of Detectives, State
Trooper Question Score Of Youngsters Mean
while School Pupils Enjoy Unexpected Recess

Police and fire officials today continued their nvest-
cations into yesterdays ncendary fire at ST. Marys school
and it reported that they in agreement the
theory that the fire started by boys Several residents
OF the school neghborhood have been questioned Chief
Inspector Joseph p Stevens of the local detective bureau
who is working with Fire Marshal Dennis j. Lahey and
State Trooper E. Doong the probe said today that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
FIVE VOLUNTEER
FOR ARMY POSTS

Several young men are taking
advantage of selecting a field Of
service in the army by enlisting be-
fore they are drafted.
Sergt. William Deuth, recruiting
officer in charge, and his aide,
Corp. Harry j. Armstrong, stated
the local Office received five enlist
ments yesterday. The I've volun-
teers who left for the Hartford in
duction center are:
Michael Edward Martone, Mid
land road, Pierpont Heights; Frank
Samuel Capobianco of 105 Rose
street; Edward Francis O'Keefe, of
&c Tracy avenue, all of this city;
Claude Arthur Traver of 113 Hill
street, Naugatuck; and Anthony
John Szchesiul of 20 Railroad ave-
nue., Beacon Falls.
Algeria has even taxed the max
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-20
Orioles Victorious

The Orioles.defeated the Rams by
a score of 81 to % in a basketball
game sponsored by the Inter-Club
Council of the Brooklyn Y. M. G. A.
Hast night. The leading players for
the Orioles were Captain Davis, who
|made IA points, O'Toole, and GEN
tile. Anzardi, Pine and Kirby led the
RaulS.