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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
By EDWARD W. BEATTIE Limited Press Staff Correspnndentl

London, Nov. 5-(UP)-An au- thoritative British source said to- night that the position of Marshal Erwin Rommel is desperate" and predicted the destruction of the Nazi Afrika korps will be accom- pliShed fin a matter of few days"
 (Columbia Broadcasting System quoted Lieut.. Gen. Bernard Mont gomery as declaring in a message to the 9th army that complete vic- tory is almost in sight" Montgom- cry said i've have the chance of putting the whole Panzer army in the bag'D.
 The British spokesman said that the Axis forces in North Africa are badly busted Up already"
 we are just beginning to give them the sort of warfare they gave to the civilians of France, Holland and Belgium on the highways two years ago" he said.
 The commentator said that the Axis troops were attempting to. re- treat back along the coastal road Hike so many rabbitS smoked out of their holes"
 "They are being pounded merci- lessly," he said. We wouldn't do that sort of things to civilians but we will to them. This is the first time since the war has started and we are really handing 1t back to German troops in retreat"
 The source said the 9th Army was not interested merely in occupying such points as Tobruk and Beng haZ
 we are interested" he said. "in killing Germans where we find them and we'll take care of the Italian lackeys as we go along.
 we are interested in utterly smashing the army of men about whom Hitler boasted when he jeered at the British generals"
 The source said frankly that the battle of Egypt might prove to be the prelude to something bigger" -an obvious reference to the broad- ened Allied offensive, presumably
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
5 MORE INFANTRY
 DIVISIONS READY

Washington, Nov. 5-(UP)-F'ive more infantry divisions will be activated during November and De- cember, completing the program announced last January for 1922 ground fore expansion, 1t was an- nounced today. They will put the Army close to the 5,000,000 mark.
 In January it was announced during the year 32 new infantry divisions would be activated, while the armored divisions then number ing five, would be doubled. Since then the armored divisions actually have been increased to i4. One of the new infantry divisions was re- formed into two air borne divisions.
 Thus the program for new divi- sions in the ground forces for the year as now disclosed comprises 3l new infantry divisions, two airborne divisions and nine armored d. visions.
 The new divisions will be the 90th, Tooth, lO3rd, 86th and 87th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
|THOMS, LITTLE | OFF FOR ARMY
Benjamin Benson Also In. ducted; Girl Scouts Plan
 Hike Nov. II
MlDDLE LEBURY Csvrespondenls NI.ncy utlsy
 Telephone a.O4le

Local boys leaving yesterday to join the U. s. Armed Forces were. |. Ward Lyttle, son of Harry b. Lyttle of Yale Ave, Benjamin Benson Of Middlebury Center and Fred Thoms of Watertown Ave, formerly a resl- dent of Yale Ave.
 Every local woman, who is able to denote any time at all is asked to be present at tho Red Cross sew- ing meetings which are held on Mondays from l:30 to 4:s0 and on Wednesdays from 1880 to 400 with basket luncheons at noon. Help in this work is badly needed and even an hours work will aid the produc- ton.
 Eleven Girl Scouts met at Brad leyville school with their leader, Miss 0enevieve Johnson oil Monday afternoon. Plans were made for a hike on Nov. Il and sewing was done. Visitors were Vivian Bosnian and Doris Horn.
 Pvt. George Thoms, stationed at the Great Lakes Training Center, will arrive shortly to spend fur tough here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
NEW U. s. AGENCY
 BEING PLANNED
Would ReOrganize Trans. pOrtatiOn Facilities
 After War

Washington, Nov. 5--(UP)-Pres ident Roosevelt sent Congress to- day report of the national resources planning board recom- mending major modernization of the nations transportation facili- ties after the war under the di- rection of a new federal agency.
 The president said that trans portation would play major role in winning the peace"
 The report. fifth in a series of postwar planning studies, was drawn up by committee headed by Owen D. Young. It recommend cd consolidation of all present government transportation develop men t agencies into one group, which would have responsibility for consolidating railroads and other transportation systems. construct ing terminals. coordinating sys- tems and encouraging new forms of transport.
 The American people have al- ways known that adequate transpor- tation and communication facilities are essential to national unity" Mir. Roosevelt told congress. We have relied upon transportation as the key factor in the development of our national resources, and we know that our transportation plant and policies are playing major role in winning the war and that they will play Q similar role in winning the peace.
 Tn letter accompanying the re- port, Young said that with the end of the present war. millions of men will be released from war ac- tivities."
 "The need for employment of these men in peacetime activities will coincide with a huge demand for labor if the task of transport modernization and rebuilding which undoubtedly lies ahead is under taken with vision, courage and prac- tical judgment, and on scale which conditions demand" he add ed.
 Recommendations in the report included:
 Air transport-Government plan ming to establish air travel "as a major and integral part of our fu- ture transportation policy"
 Railroads-Federal financing Of railroad modernization and improve ment as @ public works program.
 Highways-Restcration of motor transport after the war lon a mod ern and efficient basis" with em- phasis on express highways and off, street parking in urban areas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
Aims Of Volunteer
 Office Help Town Mrs. F. N. Meyer Outlines Purposes of Civilian De.
 fense Council for WOmen's Division
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Correspondent Mrs stephen Canty

MT. and Mrs. James Upton and Mrs, William Lindsay make up the re- freShment commit tee.
 Members are asked to bring to the meeting Friday night the arr ticles which they are contributing to the ditty bags to be sent to Grange members m the U. s. armed forces. These article are to be given to Mrs. Glenn Dustin.
 Home Nursing Course
 Many practical lessons of value to all homemakers are taught at the Home Nursing courses sponsored by the American Red Cross. A class is being conducted at the Taft school inflrmary each Tuesday and Thursday night at 7:30 p. m. Last Tuesdays lesson was on How To Give Simple Treatment Ordered by the Doctor" and tonight's lesson will be about the Care of the pa- tient with a communicable disease" :"
 Another course in Home Nursing will be given when this one is con- cluded, providing there are enough persons who wish to take the course. Anyone desiring to join a class in home nursing may call the Red Cross office, Main St. (tel. HID or the Volunteer Ofhce, Town Hall (tel l235). The Volunteer Office is open on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from until o'clock.
 Public Invited
 The public is invited to attend the program on Australia to be given in Christ Episcopal church to- night at 8 o'clock. Rev. John Curry Walker and Mrs. Walker of Water bury will show pictures of Australia and talk on that country.
 The program, which is free of charge, is given under the auspices of the Education chapter of Christ church and should be of especial interest to all those who have rela- tives or friends in U. s. service, stationed in Australia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05

New York, November 6. - lup)- Stocks moved in a narrowly irregu- lar area during the morning deal lnas today with volume cut substan. tially from the first part of yester- days session.
 Leading issues were changed frao. tlonally with enough slightly higher to register minor gains in the aver. ages. A dozen or SO stocks showed changes ranging from Q 2 point loss in Columbia Gas 6 Per Cent Preferred Go a gain of 1 i.2 points In Douglas Aircraft, which sold ex- dividend at @ S.4.
 Steel Issues were higher at the outset, but they drlfted down In the subsequent trading. Bethlehem fell a full point from It's top to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
Rommel's Troops Due TobeUtterly Destroyed
Will Be Wiped Out in Several Days; Merciless Pound
 ing Given Retreating Germans

in North Africa, concerning which there has been much speculation.
 He paid tribute to the plan off battle evolved by the sth army and said that the masses of British and American equipment and the fight ing spirit of the British, Scots and empire troops had enabled the plan to be carried out successfully.
 Among the prisoners taken thus far, he said, were the entire staff of the Italian Trenton division.
 "We copped every last wop of them" he said, noting that the Italian radio today had suddenly started to express concern over possible allied plans to invade Italy across the Mediterranean once the Axis had been driven from North Africa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
Returns no Camp

KeturnS 10 camp
 Corporal T. Michael Stance has returned to Fort Benning, Georgia, after spending a ten day furlough with his parents MT. and Mrs. Roc co Stance of Earl avenue.
 Y. T. C. Meeting
 Mrs. Daniel Logue entertained members of the Y. T. c. at her Monday evening. Rita Moore gave a talk on Alcohol" Claire Payne led the discussion entitled Religion" 1" Helen Williams, and Burton Mix were in charge of the worship. A deut was sung by Virginia Roger and Gloria Cleveland.
 At the business meeting 1t was voted to donate $5 to the Red Cross. It was. decided to hold public meeting December IA. At this time speeches will be given and an ex- hibit will be arranged. Members of the council are invited to the home of Miss Gloria Cleveland Saturday at 1 o'clock. Part of the afternoon will be devoted to making posters for the exhibit.
 At the next meeting a speech contest will be the feature. Those who will speak are: Florence Will son. Burton Mix, and Nancy Lynn, also Mary Eilene Locke, Rita Moore and Claire Payne. The meeting will be held at the home of Florence Wilson.
 Members who attended Mondays meeting were: Nancy Lynn. Helen Williams, Gloria Cleveland, Florence Wilson, Rita Moore, Mary Eilene Locke, Virginia Roger. Betty Boot, Barbara Beach. Claire Payne, Bur- ton Mix. Howard Ande. and Mrs. Daniel Logue. Guests were: Clar- ence Pierpont, Vernon Russell, Shir- ley Calabrese and William Gala brese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
ANNA MULLINS, 20, :.
 INJURED BY AUTO

Anna Mullins. 20 of 827 Bank street was struck by car shortly before noon today in Exchange place, and taken to St. Mary's hos pital where she was treated for a possible fractured nose and lacera- tion of the knee. She was later dis charged.
 The car was driven by Tony Pol letta, 3l, of Bucks Hill. The driver was arrested by Officer George Me- lligott. and will be arraigned in mu- nicipal court tomorrow on charge of violation of the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
MRS. LOVERIDCE
 CHURCH HOSTESS
Mixville Neighb0r h o cd Card Party to Aid Con.
 gregational Fund
PROSPECT Rudella c. DrlscOll. CoFre- spondent = Telephone 5-Og2l

Prospect, Nov. 5--Mrs. William Loveridge was hostess for this weeks Mixville neighborhood card party for the benefit of the build ing fund of the Congregational church.
 Mrs. Joseph Bird and Mrs. Les. ter Tomlinson were the prize win- ners.
 The ladies present included: Mrs. Bernice T. Buys, Mrs. Joseph Bird, Mrs. Lester Tomlinson, Mrs. Alfred Peach, ST, Mrs, Fred Candles, Mrs. Fred Berger, Mrs L. Petersen, Mrs. Frank Brooks, Miss Leila Wallace, Mrs. William Morrison, Mrs. VII. liam Loveridge and Mrs. Howard Sills.
 An honor roll 0. men of the par- ish in the armed forces will be placed in the yestible of St. An- thony's church. Several names of men now in the service have not as yet been turned in, and as Rev. John McTeague wishes to complete the list he asks the cooperation of their families.
 A chicken pie, supper sponsored by the local Grange, will be served Saturday evening from 5 to ' o'clock. Mrs. George Pratt is in charge of arrangements and has as her assistants Mrs. Lloyd Perry, Mrs. Hazel Hedges and Mrs. Eli2- abeth Dupre.
 The Home Nursing course will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. J. Russell Putnam of Summit road.
 The local chapter of the Red Cross will make fifty kit bags to be distributed among the local men in the armed services.
 The ladies of St. Anthony's church will sponsor Q Thanksgiving hngo party to be held Tuesday. evening November 24, In the church basement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
Little Activity In
 Market A. M. Session
Stocks Move IrreguIarIy in Narrow Area; Few Minor
 Gains Registered By Leaders

ss 7.e off i-G from Che ptNvioga close, u. g. Steel lcst an opening gain of 6-e point, crysler held . S-a point rise while General MotoFa slipped back slightly.
 union Pacific eased after makine O new high for the year. Other yAtll were narrowly mixed. Osls helS steady, Chemicals flrmed, Contia mental Motors featured In turnove1 and made a new high at { 7.S up l.A
 Homestake mining lost I 7se @ @ i.A on omission of, the dividend while pomo Mines was active at the previous close,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
THoMASToN
CARD or THANKS

CAEEW UF VMANkB
 We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, especially. German Sick Benefit So- ciety, The Maintenance Dept. of Seth Thomas Clock, for floral offer lngs. and the expressions of sym pathy and kindness shown us dur ing our recent bereavement, the death our beloved husband and father.
 (Signed) MRS. JOSEPH .WASsONG, MIR. and MRS. JOSEPH WASSONCi, Jr. MIR. and MRS. LOUIS. WASSONd. A<R and MRR. wALI.AesM ADA3&.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
MILLVILLE LIBRARY
 PLANS PARTY FRIDAY

Naugatuck, November 5. - A card party will be held in the Mill vile library tomorrow evening. un- der the auspices of the Millville Li- brary Association. Pinochle, bridge and setback will be played.
 The library will be open Friday afternoon at o'clock for the ex- change of books.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
WATERVILLE PLANS
 TIN CAN DRIVE

Richard E. Senior. head warden of sector 4-55 in Waterviile, outlined plans for the tin salvage collection which will be conducted Saturday at recent meeting of sector work CTS. Literature to aid the campaign has been distributed by the volun- teers. t
 Timothy M. Ferris was named deputy warden of section 6 of the sector. Meetings will be held by the workers on the first Tuesday of each .--@neth AA e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Nov. B-tuP)--fntereS in medium wools was somewhat keener due Co recent release of B.0OO,00O pounds for civilian use. the U. 8. agriculture department reported today.
 These wools will be used mostly for sweaters and scarves, Ohio three eighths and one quarter blood wool was sold at SSis cents and choice graded Michigan three. eighths and one-quarter blood wool was sold at S4 cents grease price delivered m.".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05

So worried did rural authorities of Coulsdon and Purley become over the increase of destroying foxes that they decided to hold a fox hunt on bi- cycles Hunting stopped in these districts after war began and they say the district became oyerrn with foxes. The foxes were chased by the local Home Guard mounted on bicycles. boy bugler sounded the Tally Ho"
 Chess is staging comeback in England. Army camps have formed inter-camp leagues and only a shortage of boards ad chessmen prevented 1t from being the national army pastiine. Heavy raids in London during lozO disrupted the chess clubs of the ancient city, but now small tournaments are being played Newspapers are also discovering that chess columns attract wide reader sntArass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
TREASURY BALANCE

ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Nov. g., compared with q year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Year $23, ,200.03 37,32s,206, ,056.66
 War Spending $20, ,9ss, s,772,452.2s $5,l17.0S4.i55.sa : 4.Ssi.4s7.7s7OO s2.4ss.sos. .ss4.la sis.5o4.74s.sss.os sl.7so.i7s.s .s7s.S. : l5.O55.7is.sss.s sS5soios.s4i.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05

the Mikados which turned down periscopes scientists Standard equip includes three for day work an R\ " night potng and third for sky search NN ing.
 wealthy breeders paid &6S that the prize stud horse Nearco ""u Britain.
 prepared the threat In but rolled antgas cape protect whole blister Aso armiets when blister antgas ointment which the effects of these gases deecor papers cotton waste anidim the eyepeces shoot under all conditions
 suffering most rom exercise in the  ventilated heated offices with no don't the they require into their blood.
 showing be fined both for violation of the blackout and for wasting fuel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
COMPA READING
 ENJOYED BY BOYS
OAKVILLE Correspondent. Irene Slough. Telephone d-e99S

Oakville, Nov. 5 - Last evening Troop l of the oakville Boy Scouts convened at the Community hall under the direction of scoutmaster Walther Thorne, ST.
 Thorne taught several compass readings. Several boys who wish to become members of the troop were taught knots, first aid, and bandag- ing. Thorne was assisted by several senior scouts.
 A game period was enjoyed.
 Scouts present were: Harry Has. sel, Jr.. Robert Hassel, William Has sell. Joseph LeClair, Philip Famig- lietti. Joseph Mehan, Edward Mee- hand, Robert Wallace, Leroy Gar ner. James Stemm, Patsy Pisco, Thomas Kosha and Scoutmastcr Thorne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
Japanese Subs Use Periscopes That British Skill Developed
By NEA Service

By NEA SEFVICe
 London, Nov. 5 - The quality of submarine s periscope largely determines the undersea boats ef- fectiveness as a warship. The Japs have good one It is a sad fact, London newspapers say, that all Japanese subs owe their ability to spot Allied ships to the skill of British optical experts The periscope Britain developed through the years between the first World War and the present was adopted by the Mikado's navy which turned down periscopes developed by German scientists. Standard equip ment includes three types, for day work an- other for night spoting and third for sky search
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05
IZIazlnII

4e nugminaki0n ana election of |Strs will take pIace at the meet nf 8yatFF1amn Grange to be held fsnIsznkIa bah Friday evening" \ s.rI.>zr SEz. FuIIoElsg the meet
 keifasAnensa VIII ns served
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-05

At this weeks meeting of the catholic Youth Organization, plans were made for the fourth annual g11xistmas dance. The exact date 6f the dance will be announced Eater.
 Wilfred D. Miller has been ap- xointed general chairman and will he aasisted by the following commit <Hss: Decorating. music and publi- s=lx eammitkees--M Mary McGough, Aa5airmsail, Mabel Milot. Hazel Milot. #|zxiilia DFizneau:, program and &zsket committee n Frank Buns, Hairh1ara: Jane Marccux. Lorraine &a8fay. Thomas Poudieur; refresh Hzenk committee William Eustace, |~Issirnau Betty C,NeiL Dolores {5alnlla Mary MeGough, Mabel 58szHA AIM leo HaYN@l. f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-29
Alfred Lomen, Jr.
 And Seattle Girl
 Wed in Oklahoma

Miss Mary Elizabeth Shipman, of Seattle, and Lieutenant Alfred J. Lomen, Jr., were married in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 9, according to the Seattle Times of May IT which carried photograph of the young couple and description of the wedding.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer c. Shipman, of Seattle, accompanied their daughter to Oklahoma and parents of the groom, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Lomen of Nome, Alaska and more recently of Seattle, we're also pres ent for the ceremony.
 Lieutenant Lomen is stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and the couple will make their home at 1705 Fer ris Street, Lawton, Oklahoma.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-29
NAzI PURGE HUNDRED IN
 HIGH SPOTS

ISTANBUL. May 29 = Reports reaching here through semi-diplo- matte channels say that Hitler has imprisoned former food chief Walter Darre and General Walthcf Von Brauchitsch. former German Army Commander-in-Ch -Chief.
 Thirteen high Nazi parts officials are said to be involved in the purge. Darre was removed as food chief by Hitler only few days ago. Von Brauschitsch was removed last De- cember when Hitler himself took over the Army Command.
 Hitler is reported to have re- turned to Berlin suddenly from the Eastern front few days ago, when the purge is understood to have been carried out. There have been persistent rumors that food condi- tions in Germany are growing worse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-29
Gen. Marshall Makes First Official Statement
 Today WILL USE TROOPS
 SENT TO ENGLAND Chief of Staff Speaks to West Point Graduaf-
 ing Class

WEST POINT, N. r., May 20 - Invasion of the European contin- ent is promised by Gen. George c. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
 Gen. Marshall told the graduat- ing class of West Point today that American troops landing in Eng land will land in France"
 The Chief of Staff also said the total men of the United States Army will be nearly 4,500000 by the end of the year instead of the previously announced estimate of 3,6O0,000. The forces have grown during the past month by 3o0000 men.
 Significant statement
 Gaining significance in view of the current discussions among high ranking Amercan and British of ficers in London. Gen. Marshall's assertion is the first definite state- ment' by any American official that ground offensive against the European continent is part of the American and British strategy. Further Confirmation
 Yesterday in London, Lieut.. Gen. Brehon c. Somervell, Commanding the United States Army Service Of 1 Supply, asserted the United States stands ready to supply both men and materials on large scale for the European Battlefront"
 This supply can be accomplished. Somervell said. despite large com mitments to Australia and India and despite the shipping shortage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-29
E. }. JACKSON LEAVES
 FOR SEATTLE TODAY

E. $. Jackson, Conciliator with the U. s. Department of Labor, who has been in Juneau for sev- eral weeks in connection with hear ings between the cold storage work CTS and cold storage operators and fish buyers of Southeast Alaska, left for the south this morning to re- turn to his Seattle headquarters.
 When hearings broke down and an arbitrator was requested by both parties to the dispute, MT Jack son was appointed to act as arbi- trator. He returned his award in the case few days ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-29
EXPERT OF NAVY MAKES
 BIG CLAIM
Ultimate Victory Nearing But More Defensive
 Ships Needed

WASHINGTON, May 29 - Des- pite heavy losses inflicted on Ameri- can Atlantic coastal shipping by submarines, naval experts said the United States is slowly winning the main campaign in the battle of the Atlantic.
 It is emphasized however that only steadily increasing production of both war and merchant ships could clinch ultimate victory.
 The naval experts said the great est need now is more defensive craft, subchasers, blimps, patrol bombers all manned by experienced personnel.