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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
VISITOR FINED
 | IN CITY COURT.
Breach OfPeaCe Complaint Filed Against Defendant
 Today

Harold R. Fassett, 34, of 11O Cap- itol avenue, Hartford, was fined S1O and costs on Q breach of peace charge by Judge T. F. Conway in city court today as the result of a disturbance on East Main street Tuesday night. Motor Patrolman John Deeley testified that he ar- rested Fassett and O woman corn- panio1 in an alley near the Carroll Coal Company after receiving @ re- port of disturbance there. He said both were under the influence of liquor. The woman, Mary Kelly, 42, was given 0 suspended sentence to the state farm for, women and placed on probation.
 Other cases called at today's ses- sion included: John B'egley, 33 of 234 North Main street, breach of peace, nolled; Nicholas Distefano, iS,, 1Oi Fuller street, speeding, nol- led on payment of $l0; Henry Bar. boza, %, 476 North Main street, non-support, continued to March II. in custody of Probation Officer stephen Homick; Joseph diulietti, 49, 57 Center street, fugitive from justice, nolled; Robert Snowden, 20, 40 Lakewood road, reckless driving, nolled on payment of $25.
 Barbara Dotoli, go, Grassy Hill road, was sentenced to the state farm for women on morals charge, and Frank Maclinas, Al, of the same address, was sentenced to six months in New Haven county jail. Maclinas appealed through his counsel Atty. Henry Weismar, and bond was set at $2,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
DROWNINCS END
 RIVER BATTLES

Chungking, Feb. 25-(UP)-The Chinese high command said today that three Japanese plane-sup- ported columns attempting to push westward along the Yangtze river in Hupeh province had been halted in heavy fighting and that one river battle had ended in the drowning of many Japanese.
 The river fl ght ensued, a high command communique said, when Japanese forces from Changti, sup- ported by heavy artillery as well as planes, tried to cross the Yangtze for an assault upon Tienshingchow The attacking forces which were not drowned withdrew, the com- munique said.
 Even heavier fighting occurred near Shahu in central Hupeh, tht high command said. when 5.00( Japanese troops attacked Fengkov and Haitungkow from several di' rections. The issue of this battle on the outer fringe of the salien which the Japanese have been at tempting to push along the Yangtz' toward Chungking roughly 4Ol miles to the west, is not yet decided the high command said.
 Tn a third sector of west centra Hupeh, the communique said, Japanese column from Tangyani was defeated when it attempted t occupy Chinese bases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
'32,OOO RATION
 BOOKS ISSUED
Tomorrow DeadIine for Persons to Apply at
 Schools Official Books

Approximately 32,0OO new ration books were issued at local school buildings yesterday, bringing the total for the first three days of the registration period to nearly 72,00O. according to an estimate made by Mrs. Charlotte Root, local food ra. ton administrator. Ration officials believe about 108,O00 consumers will secure War Ration Book IT.
 Today's registration, scheduled for persons whose surnan1es begin with the letters M through U, is expected to be heavy. Tomorrow is the final day with issuance sched- liled for the V through z category. Persons who do not secure books this week will be able to get them next week or thereafter at the ra- tion board headquarters, but con- surners are urged not to delay be- cause Q limited number of workers will be on hand to serve the late- corners.
 Although declarations as e whole showed very few excess food sup. RAAC6e oCVGEHA VutovtsAAul4AB CAC6H" tions were noted. Mrs. Root stated one family declared 2,S2S cans of vegetables and fruits. The head of the family is a former grocer who has just given up his business and decided to keep the stock on hand for use of his family. His action was approved and his willingness to cooperate in declaring the sup- ply was commended. In accordance with ration regulations half of the No. 8 coupon stamps in the book of each member of the family, four in this case, were removed. Similar tailoring will be conducted in gub- sequent issuances until enough stamps to cover the full excess sup ply are obtained. Another declara- ton considered ''high" was that of a family reporting 11S cans on hand.
 Mrs. Root today reiterated her warning that false information on declaration forms may lead to see were penalties. Much fewer excess supplies have been reported here than expected by ration officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment i'm case of permanent injury were approved to-day by Compensation C0mniis- sloner John J. O'COnnell:
 Anton Kotek of 5O7 North Main street, Waterbury, against Alneri- can Brass O., 24, beginning Feb. l5, contusions of legs and chest.
 Relnhold A. Haclforth of 446 WatertOwn avenue, Waterbury, against Scovill Mfg. O., $7.92 for one and 1-7 weeks, fracture of right great toe.
 William I. Arlington of 212 Bridge street, Waterbury, against ScOvill Mfg. Co.,, $50 lump sum payment for 10 per cent loss of function of right fourth finger.
 George Saba of Prospect against Miller Braw, Inc, $25 for 31 1.5 weeks, 20 per cent loss of func- ton of left ankle.
 John F. Platt of Bethlehem against Lea Mfg. Go. of Water bury, $21.26 beginning Dec @9. injury to right wrist.
 Charles LixOtte of T0rringtOn against TorringtOn Co.,, S25 be- ginning Oct. 16, injury to left thumb.
 Frank P. Heron of TOrrington against TorringtOn National Bank and Trust O., $l4.25 beginning Dec. 2S, injury to right great tot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
PROBLEM FACES ROYAL ALYOUNCSTERS
Princess Juliana Realizes
 Responsibility to Make Change After War
By DILLON O'LEARY YYv,aka6 Presa Staff COrresuOndent

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 25.-(UP)- Princess Juliana of the Netherlands feels she will encounter "very dif- ficult problem" when her three daughters, living happily in Canada return to their homeland and en- counter Dutch youngsters who have been subjected to hunger and the oppression of the NaZis.
 The princess is acutely conscious of her double responsibility as the mother of three children and heir to the Netherlands throne. One of her primary responsibilities, she said today in an interview, is how her children will be able to adjust themselves to their own duties upon their return to Holland after the war.
 Holland will have changed so much when we go back" she said. we don't spoil the children. But of course they have everything they want.
 ''It is hard to say how they will adjust themselves. It will be 8 very difficult problem when they meet children who have not had enough to eat, and who have had to fight the Nazi influence in the schools"
 The youngest of the princesses, month-old Margriet Francisco, was sleeping, but Beatrice, 5, and Irene, 3, peeked shyly into the living room during the interview. Their mother invited them to enter and the blonde, chubby youngsters came in with Q little Dutch playmate.
 In honor of the visiting corre- spondent they gave a spontaneous demonstration of exuberance by performing somersault.
 Princess Juliana has taken up the Canadian sport of skiing and likes to get out in the Rockcliffe hills surrounding her home. In the sum- mer she plays tennis.
 She reported proudly that Prin- cess Margriet Francisco is healthy" "wen-trained" and a "very good baby"
 "She doesn't wake us up during the night" Juliana said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
CLASSES IN HOME
 NURSING FORMING

Mrs. Roger s. Sperry, chairman of home nursing for the local Red Cross Chapter, has announced for- nation of two new classes to start next week. Mrs. Albert Hummel will be instructor of 6 course to be conducted on Monday and Wednes- day from 2:30 to 4:30 p. rn., and Mrs. Arthur Field will conduct a course from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. on the same days. Both courses will be given for @ period of six weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
Rails Lead Market
 Into Further Highs
Chrysler Runs Up Point to "A; Steel Shares Sluggish;
 Utilities Join Advance

Fe a leader on a l l-2 point jump to a new high ct 50 1-2. Norfolk and Western gained 3 l-2 points to 176, Reading Preferred was up l to a new top at 30 1-2 and new highs also were made by Southern Railway at 22, up 1-2, and Southern Pacific at i8 S-4, up 1-4.
 Chrysler, ex-dividend, ran Up ] point to "A, while General Motors equaled its high at 48 Ia, up 1-4. Continental Motors and Studebaker set new tops on fractional gains and Rec ran up 1 3-8 to Q new peak at 8 7.0. American Telephone made Q new high at 133 Ia, up 3-4. Steel shares were sluggish, with Bethle- hem showing small loss. Utilities joined the advance, with some of the leaders attaining new highs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
TORRINCTON MAN x
 REPORTED MISSING

Washington, Feb. 25-(UP)-Sev- enty six more casualties in the Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps were announced by the Navy today, bringing total Naval casual ties announced in this war to 2S,722
 Listed are six dead, 10 wounded, and 60 missing, including:
 Connecticut:
 Ayers, Herbert William, seaman 20, missing. Father, James P. Ayers, Abingdon St., Pomfret.
 Young, Chauncey Aning, water tender 10, missing Mother, Mrs. Linda A. Young, 417 Brightwood Ave. TorTington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
WICKARD TO
 GET QUIzzING
Food Production Program 10 Be PrObed By House
 Committee
BY TOM SMITH

sNANA-
 united Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 washington, February 25. - (UP) Y Secretary of Agriculture Claude a Wickard, who has been asked Q "slub it out" with other war ad- ninistrators over the farm labor suestlon, gets an overall quizzing rom the House Agriculture Com nittee today on the governments cod production program.
 A few hours later, the Senate arm bloc opens a frontal assault ,ri one of the pillars of the economic Mobilization program - stabilized arm prices. Farm state Senators, lrging higher prices for the farmer, rill seek passage of bill sponsored ,y Senator John H. Bankhead, O.. Ala, that would prevent deduc- dons of any subsidy, conservation r incentive payments to farmers m determining the parity price of any farm commodity.
 Wickard was recalled by the House committee after his plea for a "clear mandate" from Congress on food production failed to halt the FAM blocs drive to end subsidy payments, furluogh farm workers in the Army, and break ceiling prices based on the present parity formula.
 The members are expected to question Wickard along lines laid down on the House floor yesterday by farm leaders who demanded "a good tough floor czar." Specially they want to know:
 1. Why no definite" agreement has been reached with War Man. power officials to enable farm work CTS to be deferred for essential agri- cultural jobs.
 2. whether efforts to have farm hands furloughed to ease the farm manpower problem have been side tracked because of an attempt to extend ''social control" to the farm program through application of wage and hour laws.
 8. Why facilities have not been provided for the manufacture Of farm machinery required to ia- crease production.
 {. Why commodity prices have not geen kept up to parity in all Categories; and why labor costs should not be included in computa- ton of parity.
 WIcl:ard issued his mandate" plea to the committee yesterday In renewing the administrators re- quest for 5000, 100000 to finance incentive payments for increasing production -- Q program opposed by the farm bloc.
 T.ha House Banking and Security committee, meanwhile, considers a bill by Representative Henry B. Steagall, D., Ala. to exclude all government benefits from parity coanputations a companion to Bankhead's Senate bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
Local Marine Active
 In South Pacific Area
PFC Lawrance VOIOrsEd Was With Repair Men Who
 Unearthed Bit of "Line" Mystery
oMASToN

Thomaston, Feb. 25-Somewhere in the South Pacific Marine com- munication men were disturbed when they discovered that several sections had been clipped out of the telephone lines they had strung across section of jungle island, with the island in Allied hands and the natives friendly, the Marines were hard put to establish the req son for the communications being cut until two repairmen stopped in village to listen to @ group of na- tive musicians. Their attention fell upon @ home made banjo, the strings loked familiar, too familiar. The musicians readily admitted to the origin of the strings and ex- pressed bewilderment that such small bits of wire should te missed and told how other villages had borrowed pieces of the line. There followed 0 conference with tribal chiefs of the islands in which 1t was agreed there would be no more borrowing of the communication line. The repair men who discover ed the mystery were Corporal Paul F'redericks of Naugatuck and PFC. Laurence Volovski of this town. He Is the son, of MT. and Mrs. Stanley Volovski of Maple street and prior to signing with the U. s. Marine Corps was employed as, Q lineman with the crew of the local Conn. Power Go. He has been in service with the Marines about IA months.
 Card Game
 Eight tables of pirlochle and two tables Of bridge were in play at the card party staged by Electa Chapter O. E. s. in the Masonic rooms Tuesday evening. Miss Rose Kiefer and Joseph Vim were high in pinochle and Emma Blakeslee and Walter Ellis were low. Mrs. Agnes Ebert was high in bridge and Mrs. Laurance Doolittle was low.
 Mystery Supper
 A mystery supper at 6:15 p. m. will precede the meeting of the Children of Mary Sodality Thursday evening in St. Thomas hall. The committee in charge of the affair are Chairman Mary Ryan. assisted by Mary Conaghan, Mary Boylan, Irene Raider and Phillys Platts.
 2,5O0 Registered
 Approximately, 1,260 persons were registered for War Book No. at the registration conducted in the Town Hall Wednesday. A total of 2,50O people have registered since Tuesday the first day registration was conducted. A large corps of volunteer workers have been assist ing pr. Hagen who is in charge of food rationing. The number regis- tered up to date represents approxi- mately 836 families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
RED ARMORED UNITS
 USE AMERIC CAN TANKS

{ Fifty.five persons have already registered to donate blood to. the Red CroSs when the mobile unit comes here from Hartford March 9, and registration is still open, Mrs. Edith Ladd, executive secretary of the local Red Gross chapter, stated today. NM
 Blood secured through the project will be used for men in the armed forces. Next months trip will be the third made by the medical plasma staff to this city.
 Posters pamphlets have been dis tributed by the local chapter at var ious industrial plants In an effort to secure Q greater number of vol- unteer donors. '-' AUTOIST-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25

The most QlrecC erect or the Ale lied liberation of North Africa was to stop It's huge food exports to France. This'is most important, be- cause control of food has been the club with which the Nazis have tried to beat down French resistance and the trump card in recruiting French workers, desperately needed for Reich war factories.
 This is the way 1t works: With Nazi occupation of Vichy France, a new decree was issued empowering ths inspector of Labor to sign, on behalf of the workers, the roster of volunteers for war work inside Ger. many. Any man whose name was thus signed for him became "a VOL iinteer'-without any volition. If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25

New York, February 25. - (UP) Rails led the stock market into further new night ground for year and Q half in active dealings today.
 Profit-taking sealed gains after a firm opening, but renewed demand developed around noon and the entire list pushed forward to new highs.
 Rails reached their best general level since April, l94O, with Santa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
he refused to go to Germany, the Nazis took his food ration card. WHITE MARKET STEALS
 NAZTE, (lT.TTW

he refused to 20 to Germany, tho Nazis took his food ration card.
 WHITE MARKET STEALS
 NAZIS' CLUB
 Now enters the white market, Tha white market means 1t is possible for French workers to refuse to go to Gerr1aay--to run away and hide and still get food.
 Where does the food come fromG Not by sharing with those having ration cards. They haven't enough for themselves. The typical official rations for February, l94S, in Vichy France allow eleven ounces of bread daily, three ounces of flour, three of rice, two of cheese weekly, Q monthly six ounces of coffee and nine ounces of fats. The only way a Frenchman with a ration card lives is because most city dwellerS have friend in the country who sends regular supplements from his backyard garden. 4,
 How then can farmers supply white markets? How can they hold back crops from the Nazis, who poss sess cross-indexed reports on every farmer and his potential crop?
 The answer Is white tape"-S which holds the same relationship to rcd tape aS white markets Go black markets. No one is the Frenchs mans equal ct white tape. To Q naa ton which notoriously scorned to pay It's income tax-doctoring tax forms year after year--how easy 10 is to supply transformation on tho invaders questionnairesI All the worst of French national characters iStics have proven Q boon in Cirs cunventing German bureaucracy. Foods are produced which the Nazia do not know about. This, by tn. dersround, flows to the white mar. kets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Feb. 25.-(UP)--Austral- ian to arrive fine staple wool was sold at an out of bond clean price of $1.0S, the U. s. Agriculture de- partment reported today.
 Montevideo wools were firm in the primary market. The Montevi- deo clip is reported half sold. prices on CO.'S to 64's grease basis in bond is S4h cents and 58's to eos 34 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN $25,OOO SUIT

A settlement out Of court hes been reached in the e2s.00Q damage suit Of Jacquoiyn Tufts Of WateF. bury againSt Richard Jenkins of ArllngtOn, Maag, and Daniel Locke Of Medf0rd, Mas. Withdrawal pas psrS were filed in superior court Q. dav in the action, which Wns based On an automobile collision in Union Feb. sf, iD41.
 me plaintiff claimed . eaF owned by Donald Loeke and operaied by the other defendant struck her enf, Injuries lo the left nkle and Eiant knea were among lhoao Hsle4, Turns of netlIemsDt WsE8 net eI1s elogad,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
ATTORNEY THOMS
 STARTS LAWSUIT

Attorney John D. Thoms of Wa terbury has filed 8 $500 damage suit in common pleas court against Margaret T. Bunce of this city. The action is based on 8 $337.62 debt of Feb. 1, 1922, according to the com plaint made in the form of a coln- mon count writ. Details of the claim will be submitted in ar amendment to be returned later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
MAIL CARRTER NABBED

West Haven. Conn. Feb. 2S-CUP) Walter B. Thompson. a mall car fer. was held today by federal authorities on charges Of theft of natl. Presented before U. 6. Com- missioner Thomas A. Grimes. Thompson was held in ei.B00 bail Tor Q, c. district court trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
LAPS BROADCAST l
 GUADALCANAL RAID

San Francisco, Feb. 25 - (UP.)--- Japanese Imperial headquarters in a colulnunique claimed today the Japanese air force raided the Amer ican air base on Guadalcanal on February 22, causing "serious dam. age" to military installations.
 The communique, broadcast by Tokyo raido and heard in San Francisco said the Japanese ''hurl- ed back" the challenge of enemy planes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
BUILDING PERMITS

The following perT its have been Issued at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Thadeas GrabowsId, to finish one room in attlc at ls0 Newberry street, cost Sl25.
 T. AGaccarlllO. tO enclose store front at 2i7 WOlcOtt street. cost SlBe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
BY TOM WOLF NEA Staff COrresnOndenk

London, Feb 26CBy which are black kes in worthy feeding resistance against the Germans in newly-occupied southern France
 This being brought Britain gees who somehow escape from
 The white market secretly supplies food to French workers enabling them wart Na1 recruiting of volunteer Germany order It most porant of the French underground's functions \
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
American Legion

MT. and Mrs. Sheldon Koops and MT. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds at- tended the sixth district conven- ton of the American Legion held in Watertown last evening. Each post and Auxiliary were required to send at least one member to this meeting. MT. Hoops and MT. Rey- holds represented the Legion and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
News
 Oddities

Southbridgs, Mass, Feb. 25, - (UP)--Here's more evidence that life can begin at 40 and stul be going strong at 65.
 Personnel director Royal Parkin- son disclosed today the American Optical Go. now employs l22 men and women over 65 in war produc- ton.
 At the company's Southbridge plant, 30 per cent of the 5,700 work CTS are 70 or over and last year alone the company hired 267 men and women who had passed 50.
 Providence, R. l., Feb. 2S.-UP)- They'll spare the rod In Rhode Is- lands schools # Sen John N. Finn of Newport has his way.
 Finn has filed Q bill that would make physical punishment of Q pp- plI mlsdemeanOr for any school official with the penalty fine ranging from $lOO to $500 or pos sibIe six month iall sentence.
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 25-(UP)- James M. Mechanism, an Akron, O., jeweler, has an insurance policy on Adolf Hitler.
 If anything happens to Adolf as result of blitz, tornado, windstorm, riot, fire, civil commotion, collapse of bridges or overturn of vehicle, McClanahan collects $10O.
 The policy, underwritten by Tray- elers Insurance company. reveals that Adolf Hitler is McClanahan's ret mule.
 Boston, Feb. Establishment can soldiers now receive Ave times more fruit and vegetables i'm their daily ration than were issued to the Continental army-but they don't get the quart of spruce beer or cider which tho COlonials quaffed each day.
 The AEmy's Boston quarter. master depot disclosed today that 19A3 doughboy receives S6 ounces of vegetables and fruits daily as compared with the 1776 ration of seven ounces. Daily ratlons of meat and milk were the same then as nOw-a pound Of meat and Q pint of milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25

Mrs. Reynolds who is president of the local Legion Auxiliary and Mrs, Sheldon Koops who is past district president, represented the Auxil- tary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25

PinochIe Club Mrs. Mae Cyr of Meadow street entertained the members of her pInOchle club Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served following the card playing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-25
Personals

Personals
 Maurice Dee who Is connected with the engineering staff of the Waterbury Clock O., is on Q busl- ness trip in Boston.
 Pvt. Henry Wisneski, son of MT. and Mrs. Stanley Wisneski of 239 Bristol street, Is stationed with the Army Air Corps at Miami Beach, Fla.
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1943-05-21
MOSS POINT 49,.
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS

Mrs. r r West and daughter.
Mary spent Friday and Saturday
with their parents and grand.
parents Mr. and Mrs ] a Nc.
Farlanu IN Bav SPRINGS Miss
Mn Stanley Lasman and Miss
Virginia Pcseoxk spent Satar.
day afternoon IL Mobile
Mr and Mrs J 7 Reniro spent
sunday IN New ORLEANS where
thee snlossa ) visit Nith friends
Cpl Muerls q Thompson and
Set lack Shaw Of Keealer Field
were quests Sunday IN the home
of Mrs L y Herring
Mr. and Mrs J 7 Renfra. Mrs
Nelma Han and son Danny Boy.
spent Tuesday afternoon IN no
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Miss Betty Barber has returned
from ~ S c W IN Columbus
Mis-, 70 spend the summer Va.
cation with her parents. M and
Mr. " w Bafier
hrs Alton Thompson returned
Tuesday from 8 visit 10 relatives
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