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Guinea, only to run into a swarm
of American fighters that battled
them all the way down from $4,000
feet to water level and all but wiped
out the Japanese formation.
All 26 dive bombers and 20 to 81
fighters were destroyed. Only seven
enemy fighters " re known to have
escaped. No ALI 1 shipping in the
harbor was lost, and all the Amer
lean fighters returned safely to their
base.
A smaller force of Is enemy dive
bombers and II fighters rai6cd Fin
schhafen, losing six and probably
nine of their number.
Allied bombers and fighters struck
back at the enemy base at Wewak,
375 miles northwest of Finschhafen,
Saturday, and added 26 and prob
ably Il Japanese planes to the toll.
They shot down 16 and probably 10
of 30 intercepting fighters, destroyed
another 10 aground and scored dam
aging hits on IL more grounded
planes.
In a simultaneous attack on
the enemy held Madang Air
drome, almost midway between
Finschhafen and Wewak, Is and
probably IS additional Japanese
planes were destroyed.
Allied attack bombers also ranged
over Cape Gloucester, on the North
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18

western end Of New Britain Island,
bombing and strafing Japanese air.
drome installations and probably
smashing seven enemy planes on the
ground. Two more Japanese planes
were added to the days bag over
the nearby Vitiaz Straits by pair
Of Allied patrol bomhers.
American heavy bombers destroyed
six enemy fighters during a raid on
the Kahili Airdrome on Bougain-
vile Island. The bombers blasted
ground installations and set fires
that could be seen for rs miles.
The Japanese airdrome at Buka,
northernmost Of the Solomons also
was bombed. Other Allied raiders
battered the Cape Hoskins Airdrome
on New Britain.
Eight enemy barges and a power
launch also were destroyed in the
course of these attacks, and in an
Allied sweep over the New Guinea
coast south of Madang.
There was no word on the prog
ress Of an Australian ground force
driving toward Madnag. Latest re-
ports had the Australians within
about 80 miles of the enemy base
battling stiffening Japanese resist
ance along the southern approaches
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18

after his arrest, was expected to be
the star witness for the defense.
A secret defense was limited by
private detectives employed by Mrs.
De Marigny to aid her husband and
private investigators promised the
lease will be blown wide open-more
sensational than the Lindbergh kid
naping."
Sir Harry's death shocked this
coral island outpost Of the British
Empire, governered by a former
king of Britain, the Duke Of Wind
sor, who was a personal friend Of
the baronet, on July 8. 1t was days
before details Of the death and the
counts arrest were revealed to the
outside world. They cleared up little
of the mystery which has surround
ed the case.
Neither did the preliminary hear
ings for the count In August dis
close much information. The count,
one-time grocery store owner and
real estate operator here who met
his third wife in 1897 after coming
to Nassau with his second wife,
Ruth Fahnestock, Boston and Wash
ington socialite, was branded q sex
maniac" at the hearings. Thomas
Lavalle, a neighbor, testified he
overheard Cir Harry, who never be-
came completely reconciled to the
marriage If bis daughter, call his
son-in-iaw a sex maniac during one
of the many quarrels between the
two.
Lady Cakes, who came here for
the United States to appear, testi-
fed that both she and her husband
opposed the marriage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
SCOVILL BAND
PLAYS IN VAIN

A contingent Of draftees from
local boards 15-A and 16.A to.
day left for Hartford to entraln
there for Camp Devens. This Is
the third group in the past
week to have left and more are
scheduled tomorrow and We'd
nesday morning.
Service kits were given induc-
tees before they left and adj
dresses Of farewell were given
by Mayor John 8. Monagan and
Frank 0rencole, chairman Of
the departure committee.
The Scovill Co. band was on
hand at the Union station at
a. m. to play for the departing
draftees but through some mis-
understanding the hour for
leaving proved to be 10 o. m. at
the city hall. It Is understood
the band remained two hours
before returning to the plant.
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more active than the rest of them
combined. A major obstacle before
him is opposition Of organization
Republicans, including some key
congressional leaders and some
powerful state leaders. There Is
some evidence that the offended
Congressional Republicans still fur
Their In last weeks st. Louis speech
by saying that a wise labor policy
"must not be in the punitive spirit
Of the southern Democrats Smith
Connally act"
That act, sponsored by q Vir-
ginian in the House and Texan in
the Senate, was aimed primarily at
st. Louis, United Mine Workers
chief. Its sponsors were southern
Democrats but the bill had substan-
tial Republican support. Those Re-
publicans who voted for the bill and
are satisfied with its results will not
relish Willkie's language.
Political washington also observed
that Willkie took a shot at Gov.
Thomas E. Dewey, OF New York, IN
st. Louis. Willkie repudiated any
suggestion Of exclusive offensive
and defensive alliances between any
two of the principal Allies" Dewey
proposed last month that the United
States should enter into postwar
defensive alliance with Great Bril-
tain.
Dewey Is not regarded as a con-
testant for the 1914 Republican
presidential nomination. He has
said he will not seek nomination to
any other office during his term as
governor which began only last
January. But Dewey Is a factor and
Willkie knows 1t.
Some political observers believe
that Republican convention would
give Dewey very serious considera-
ton II after three or four ballots 1t
had been unable to nominate. A
locked convention scarcely could
overlook a Republican governor Of
New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
Report On
Sinkinss
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Asked If the edge" the Allies now
have on submarines was confined to
the eastern sea frontier, Andrews
replied that I'VE have the edge on
them in the whole Atlantic
"In January, 1912" he added, "a
concerted attack by enemy submar-
ines was made on our Atlantic
coast and, In the first five months,
one half Of the world sinkings oc-
CURED within the off-shore limits
Of the frontier. In the past IA
months, only three vessels have
been sunk by enemy submarines.
These were lost between May and
September Of this var. From July,
1912, to May l943-.a period Of 10
r1lonths--rlot single ship was lost
by enemy action within the confines
Of the eastern sea frontier"
DlmOut Necessary
Andrews was asked II he thought
the coastal dimout which has pre-
vailed since the early days Of the
war was still necessary.
II considerer the dimout neces-
saiy on the coast as far as the lights
make ship silouttes at sea-" he re-
piled.
I'm opposed to lifting the dim
out on the immediate coast where
1t would give advantage TO submar.
ines. We don't know when the subs
will return to the coast In force,
and we've got to be prepared"
Admiral Andrews was born In Gal
weston, Tex, on Oct. z, 1879, and at
tended the University Of Texas be-
fore being appointed to the Naval
Academy, where he was graduated
In 1901. His first assignment was
on the survey ship Yankton In the
Caribbean and later on the battle
ship Maine.
He served In China and In 1917
became executive officer Of the bat.
tleship Mississippi. In 1918 he was
promoted to captain and was given
command Of the U. s. s, MaSsachu-
sets.
He served in many other capacit-
les with the Navy until 1888, when
he was made vice Admiral and be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18

The women generally appeared to
be in better health and spirits than
the men.
Among 116 Catholic missionaries
aboard the Teia Maru were 38 Can
adam nuns and Is priests of various
orders. The largegt group included
IA sisters of the Immaculate Con-
ception. Many Of the nuns who
had dedicated their lives to teach
ing, nursing and missionary work
hoped to return and continue some
day.
Passengers who arrived from
prison camps in the Philippines re-
vealed that two well-known Manil-
ans National Broadcasting Company
Commentator Don Bell. and Samuel
Caches, q prominent businessmail-
who had previously been reported
dead were alive and wen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
.MAiMIk Supply
FoIIs OFF

Boston, Oct. 18.-(Up)-New Eng
land milk production declined 3
per cent during September, the New
England crop reporting service an
nounced today.
Average production per COW as
estimated at 1922 pounds on oct. /
as compared with 1888 pounds Sep
TENDER 1912. and the i0-year aver
age Of 1914 pounds.
The September decline exceeds the
average seasonal decline by one per
cent. The percentage of milk cows
being MIXED continued to decline
more rapidly than usual. rejecting
increase labor needs at harvest time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
u. S. Must Do
Over It's Gov.
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In his message, the President ex.
pressed the hope "that the distribu.
tive trades will be as intelligent In
supplying postwar demands as they
have been during the period Of
conflict"
Rurnl, prepayment Of the pay as
you go" income tax plan, told the
business and industrial leaders they
must give due attention to our rep.
resentative process and the meas
ures and attitudes that may
strengthen It,"
II think we must recognize that
membership In congress requires
unusual talents Of intellectual equip
ment, energy, and courage" he said.
Runl believed congress should be
encouraged to provide itself with
more adequate technical and pro-
fessional services. These services,
he said, would become the servants
Of congress In strengthening gov
eminent. He suggested that the
Library Of Congress might become
sort Of cornerstone of O national
university Of q special type
serving the people generally and at
the same time available to the
members Of congress and responsive
to every technical need"
Rufnl believed some of the points
to shoot at" in the postwar world
were-high employment and high
production, maximum activity OF pri-
vate enterprise, an effective cm-
pensatory fiscal policy, prompt tax
reduction.
A great future for the railroads
was predicted by Vice. President r.
v. Fletcher Of the American Asso-
citation Of Railroads.
''In all probability" he said, "de-
spite the heavy tax burden and the
rising tide Of wage and material
costs the railroads vii lhave 81 $780,
000, 900 for needed postwar improve
ments and to assist In cushioning
the shock Of changing from q war to
peace economy"
Sir Gerald B. Campbell, British
minister to the United States, be-
lieved that q prime postwar prob
lem was the freeing Of raw mate
rials-now controlled by the United
Nations-to purchasers everywhere
at the same price. Speaking as re-
CARDS Britain and the United States
he said:
What we must seek, in collabora-
ton and mutual trust, are means Of
freeing, facilitating and developing
the distribution In world trade Of an
increasing volume Of products Of all
kinds"
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said was $4,000 100000 more than
estimated by the treasury.
Cowdin said that the NAM ad-
mitted that there was some infla-
ton and a possibility Of more, but
added that he thought the econom-
ic sterilization program would
take care Of 1t.
Imitation Fear
THE danger Of uncontrolled in
flation Is not an immediate one,"
he said. THE real danger and one
which Is hanging over like q black
cloud Is the fear Of imitation after
the war"
He pointed out the differences
among fiscal authorities on what, II
any, infiationary gap exists and
added:
1T appears to US that any such
gap could probably be equalized by
putting our minds to increasing pro-
duction Of civilian products and
making them available now for con-
sumption"
Cowdin told the committee mem
bers that they should weigh care
fully the possible results of placing
more taxes on the white collar
workers because 1.-The first step of
the dictator is to undermine and
gradually eradicate the middle
class"
He also said that there was q
white collar class Of business that
likewise has been caught lin the
same net Of rising taxes, rising costs
and dwindling earnings"
TOO little consideration Is given
to the fact that more than half of
our corporate units lose money
every year." he said.
Cowdin presented figures which
hes aid proved his contention that
present tax laws would yield enough
revenue, and added that these fac
tors had not been given enough
weight by the treasury:
/. That present laws would pro-
duce 50. 900 900. 600 more revenue in
1914 than estimated by the treas
ury.
2. That war spending for 1913 Is
running billions under earlier esti-
mates.
3. That additional billions would
be saved by economy campaigns al
ready instituted by congress.
4. That increased efficiency IN
production and more experienced
procurement should result In SUBJ
stantlal savings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
Miners Defv
WLB's Order
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tonnage of coal"
Hanratty's appeal followed a
warning from Solid Fuels Admin
istrator Harold Ickes that the strike
threatens q national catastrophe.
Mines idled included the Docena,
Wylam and Hamilton mines Of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
Co., which employ about 1900 men;
the two Sayreton mines, and all
the mines of the Sloss-Shefleld Iron
and Steel Co., and the Alabama
By-Products Co.
Since the strike began, more than
$4,000 tons of coal have been lost
daily forcing TCI and Republic to
bank seven blast furnaces. TCI also
closed FIVE open hearth furnaces.
The pig iron loss was estimated at
5000 tons daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18

American Flying Fortress raid on
Schweinfurt in Central Germany,
during which a record number OF 90
four engined bombers were lost.
Brigadier General Frederick L.
Anderson, commander Of the 9th Air
Forco bomber command, said in a
for1nol summary Of the raid yester-
day that the Fortresses had COM
pletely knocked out three factories
turning out so per cent Of the ball
and roller bearings needed by the
German war machine.
1T may be possible for the Ger
mans eventually to restore rs per
cent Of normal productive capacity
but even that will require some
time" Anderson said.
"A tremendous amount Of clear
ance and repair work and rebuild
ing viii be necessary before the
plants can operate again. Fires
ragged throughout the three plants
areas, burning out not only the fac
tories, but stores and dispatch build
ings as we'll"
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A&uMtAuue0 kEolu rage ~
American planes are big bombers
with 10-man crews.
But, the owl warned, the new
types and changes n, the existing
planes, together with other factors.
more than likely will prevent the
attainment Of l9AS aircraft produc-
tioR goals.
'"This Is being written ct q mo-
1nent when It has become apparent
that the production goals set for the
aircraft industry for 194S are not
going TO be met" the report said.
Although more planes are being
built than ever before--7,6e8 were
produced IN September, according
20 the War Production Board--the
rate Of increase month by month Is
lower than that which was origin
ally scheduled and the monthly fig
lire OF 10000 by the end Of the year
may not be reached"
Among other causes blamed for
that situation by the Owl are en-
CINE shortages, nnaldistribution OF
raw materials, reorganization OF
plant layout and labor shortages.
The manpower problem was said to
be particularly difficult on the west
coast.
I'm addition to these factors
which keep our ever-increasing pro-
auction from growing at the desired
rate, there have been mistakes IN
production" the report added. In
some cases, models Of planes had
been allowed to progress too far IN
hte production process before 1t
was discovered that they did not
I'LL combat requirements.
Defective parts Of many types
have been delivered"
Despite these mistakes, the owl
continued, the evidence is conclu"
sive that American planes are SUI
perior in battle to the best the en-
envy has displayed.
There is no getting away from
the fact that the box-scores, plus
the other, less calculable accomplish
ments in destruction, prove that at
the present time our combat planes
and our airmen are superior to the
planes air airmen OF the enemy.
They prove that the vast al rforce
which America has built up Is suit
ed TO the global nature Of the war,
that 1t is powerful, balanced,
adapted to the variety of strategic
and tactical tasks imposed upon It,"
Discussing new types now on the
verge OF production or already be-
ing turned out but not yet IN bat
tie, the report placed special en-
phasis on the cannon equipped light
bomber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
Axis Warns
Pope Anew

London, oct. 1s.--(UP)-The
German envoy TO the Vatican has
informed Pope Plus that the battle
Of Italy Is expected TO reach the
Rome area within the next few days,
Swiss reports said today.
The German ambassador was said
to have told the Pope that ell ar
rangements have been made to
transfer the Pontiff and the Car
dinals TO Liechenstein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
New Terror
In Poland

London. Oct. ia secret Polish
radio reported today that the Ger
mans staged Q three-day reign OF
terror In Poland ending Saturday
during which 5000 persons were ar.
rested in the Warsaw area. Men ana
women were seized indiscrimlnately
and at least 90 are being held host
ages 10 be shot Immediately, at .
ratio 6 10 70 !, Ser every German
killed.
me broadcast was heard ~ the
Polish Ministry q Information.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18

came commander Of the scouting
force. He was detached from that
duty in February 1871 and became
colnmandant Of the third naval dis
trict with rank Of Rear Admiral. In
March, 1912, he was named COM
mander OF the newly created eastern
sea frontier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18

NCOuJuluGu 4EOn GuBS -
this sector as well as on the 1strian
Peninsula. Four hundred Germans
were said to. have been killed and
$50 wounded ct Gorilla, IN north
eastern italy.
In Central Bosnia, tire guerrn-
las acknowledged their forces were
falling back before q German col
umn after evacuating the industrial
center Of Zenica.
Meanwhile, the free Jugoslav
radio broadcast a protest from Par
tisan General Josip (Tito) Brozo-
vich and DR.. Ivan Ribar, president
Of the Jugoslav anti-Fascist coun-
Gil, against the United States de-
livery Of four bombing planes to
General Draja Mikhailovitch's Pat
riot army.
The Partisan leaders said their
forces have been doing all the fight
ing against the Germans and that
Mikhailovitch has been serving the
enemy openly"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
RAPID OROWTH

First steamboat 10 navigate the
Mississippi beFthed at New Or
leans. La. 1912. BY 1880. New
Orleans vas second only 70 New
York IS s q. s. port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
KING STAYS HOME

Under proviso of the constitu-
ton OF Norway, King Haakon can
be dethroned II he is absent from
his country for more than six
months at time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
CHASER

A glass Of cordial was always
drunk after eating Ice cream IN the
11o0's 10 prevent any injurious
effects from the frozen dessert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
Kills Self At
Crime Scene

South Portland. Me-. Oct. To-
CUP Clarence H. Hunter, Jr. 20,
who allegedly slew his estransed
wife and father in-law In his home
fere Thursday, returned to the scene
OF the crimes Sunday and killed
himself with the same pistol.
Medical Examiner Joseph =. Por-
ter returned a verdict OF suicide last
night. Hunter had been sought since
the shooting Of his wife, Ruby. 90,
and her 67-year-old father, John w.
Richardson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-18
BomberS
Strike Hard

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SPANS ie43 production Of Ma
laga muscatel raisins Is estimated
at $500 tons.
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From japan

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Buy War Bonds & Stamps
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In Fight

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Address

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Lick Jops

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Nearly 5000 Germans were killed
yesterday and a communicate an
nounced that favorable positions
had been captured.
The latest Russian crossing OF the
Dneiper gave the Soviets q bridge
head on the ives t bank near the
river's confluence with the Sozh
IS miles southwest Of Gomel. the
white Russian stronghold whose fall
was believed imminent.
Extending the bridgehead, the
Russians captured the highway
junction town Of Loev, a few miles
inland, and several other villages.
Thirty-eight guns and other booty
were captured near Loev, while IN
a neighboring sector, the Russians
killed nearly 5000 Germans ana
seized rs guns. rs mortars and other
war materially. TWO hundred pris-
oners were taken.
Evening star., 1943-05-14

Counting three to a family, more
than half a million people will read
this issue of The Star. If you have
a want" tell them through a Star
want Ad." Phone MA. 5000.
Evening star., 1943-04-19
Lawyers Guild TO Hear
Forand Tax Plan

"Pay-As-You-Go Taxation" will
be the subject of an address by Rep
resentative Forand, Democrat, of
Rhode Island at 8:15 pm. Wednes-
day in the National Archives Build
ing. Mr.. Forand will speak before
the monthly meeting of the District
Chapter of the National Lawyers
Guild.
A member of the House Ways and
Means Committee, Mr. Forand Is
the co-sponsor of the Forand- Rob
ertson compromise plan for pay-as
you-go taxation, which calls for
abatement of 1912 taxes at the first
surtaX bracket rates.
A report on "Nazi-Inspired Laws
IN North Africa" prepared by the
chapters committee on Interna-
tional Affairs, also will be presented
at the meeting. The session will be
open to the public
Evening star., 1943-04-19

boys learn-tO-
swim campaign
to be conducted
April 26 to May
l by the Young
Mems Christian
Association, in
c 90 p r a tion
with The Star.
Declaring that
swimminb, "in
addition to being
h e a l t h f u l, is
sometimes t he
only means of
preserving ones
own life or saw
ing tina t of
Evening star., 1943-04-19

the opportunity this campaign
offers"
Boys from to 1S years of age
are eligible for the free course OF
instruction. Those interested are
asked to register Immediately at the
"Y," 1882 G street NV, either by
mail or in person, with Ralph L.
Lewis, in charge of enrollments.
Colored boys are to apply at the
Twelfth Street branch, 1916 Twelfth
street NV.
Those who desire to register by
mail may slip the Can You Swim?"
coupon run in The Star and mail it
with their names, ages and addresses
written on
Evening star., 1943-04-19

Others" Gen. Magee added:
Every boy should learn to swim.
I hope every boy in the District
of Columbia and vicinity who has not
previously had adequate swimming
instruction will take advantage of
Evening star., 1943-04-19
80 Report Tomorrow
To Three Services
65 Selectees 60 to Army,
II to Navy, 3 to Marines

The District will send 80 men to
active duty in the armed forces to-
morrow. The men in this group
were inducted on April 13.
Among those reporting tomorrow
are 65 for the Army, IL for the Navy
and 3 for the Marine Corps. The
list follows:
Evening star., 1943-04-19
ArmySurgeon General
Urges Boys 10 Take
Learn-to-Swim Course
Maj. Gen. Mueee Indorses
Free Lessons Offered
Youths From 8 to 18

Maj. Gen. James c. Magee, sur
geon general, U. S. Army, today
praised swimming as healthful exer-
else and recreation in indorsing the