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Evening star., 1943-06-24
Targets in Sardinia
And Sicily Pounded
By Allied BomberS
Fires Started at Comisco
Airdrome and Docks Are
Left Burning at OIbio
bE TIIt hSeUOIdIFU FItss
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN

b! the Associated Press
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTH AFRICA. June "a
British heavy bombers from the
Middle East Command swept
across the Mediterranean to at
tack the enemy airdrome at
Comiso in Sicily Tuesday night,
while twin-engined Wellingtons
from Northwest African bases
blasted Olbia in Northern Sar-
dinia.
Communiques today said the heavy
bombers caused two violent explo-
slons and Set two large and a num-
Der Of smaller fires at the Comiso
Airf1eld and that the Wellingtons
left several fires burning on the
Olbia docks.
Fighter-bombers based at Malta
were reported in a Valletta bulletin
10 have attacked railway sidings at
Pozzallo. Sicily, yesterday.
The bulk of the American Air
Forces remained idle yesterday. Only
routine pat.oling was carried out
during tho day, Gen Dwight D.
EisenhoWer'S headquarters an
nounced, but plane of the coastal
air force sank an enemy tanker
The Cairo communique said bombs
dropped by the Raj heavy bombers
were seen TO burst in the hangar
| and uyNrl. l.
and south sides of the Comiso air
| drome
All the Middle East bombers re-
| turned safely, but the Northwest
African headquarters reported two
! aircraft missing from the days
operations.
The attack on the Sandman tar
gets represented a departure from
I the pattern of this weeks ma ior
bombing 1Glays, all of which have
been directed al detectives on Sicily
or the italian mainland.
The Italian high command
! declared in Rome-br broadcast
communique that italian torpedo
! planes had sunk a l5,OOO-ton
steamer and damaged 7.0OO-ton
/ tanker off the Algerian coast.
while bonbers raided Egyptian
communication lines at Fuka and
Levant airdrome at Latakla
with good results
Latakia, almost directly oppo-
, site the British island of Cyprus.
might serve as jumping off spot
for American and Raj offensive
operations in the Eastern Medi-
! terranean
The Rome radio broadcast a
dispatch, purportedly from Bel
rut, Lebanon, saying Allied mill
tary authorities had offered a re-
ward for the capture of any
enemy agent. 1t reported that
this was but one of several meas
ures taken to conceal offensive
preparations along the Northern
Syrian frontier"
The italian high command COM
munique said Allied planes at
tackled the Sicilian towns of
Porto Empedocle and Catania.
The Catania raid was reported to
have caused 1l9 casualties and
wrecked many civilian build
ingsJ
Evening star., 1943-06-24
Farm Work Hours
And Wages Rising
To New War Levels
Agriculture Department
Inclined to Conservatism
On Feed Crop Outlook

War Food Administration Of
flcialS today were inclined to
conservatism over the Weather
Bureaus weekly crop and wealth
er bulletin, which yesterday told
Of the best agricultural weather
OF the season to date, particu-
larly in MidWestern grain, live
stock and dairy regions.
Nevertheless, some observers saw
a Frightening of the picture drawn
u days ago by the Agriculture De-
partment in crop report which
said prospects were at the lowest
level in two years.
Simultaneously with release of
the Weather Bureau survey, the de-
partment issued farm labor report
which told of farmers working long
er hours than ever before. On June
l wage rates were 81 per cent
higher than a year earlier and were
at the highest level on record.
Plan Large Crops.
Farmers apparently feel that.
with the Government making every
effort possible to provide them with
assistance, they will turn out a large
crop this year. the department said.
1t added that some crops were still
behind schedule, but that farmers
were adjusting their schedules to
the situation better than year
ago. The report also showed a
marked increase in the number of
family workers. including women
and children. laboring on farms
Farm operators, as an average, were
working l3 hours day. it said.
Plagued by early season droughts
and floods, farm crops are beginning
to make markedly favorable
growth. the bureau said. under such
conditions as general warmth, abun-
dant sunshine and adequate soil
moisture.
There were some exceptions, how
ever. to the improved outlook. These
included intensified drought condi-
tions in the Southwest-centeri
largely in Arizona, Utah and New
MeXico-an increasing need for
moisture in many places from Ar
kansas and Louisiana eastward, and
wet soil conditions in loWlands dam
aged by earlier floods.
Work Day and Night.
The bureau said the improved con-
ditions facilitated farm operations
Farmers rushed to the limit on late
planting, cultivating and harvesting
of hay and other early crops. In
many places farmers were said to be
working day and night in an effort
to catch up with delayed tasks.
With week of favorable weather
the corn crop shows noticeable re-
covery of at least a part of the
ground lost from previous unfavor-
able conditions" the bureau said.
However, some bottom corn land
was said to be still TOO wet and con-
sequently will not be planted because
of the lateneSs of the season.
Both winter and spring wheat
made good to excellent progress.
Harvesting of the winter variety was
said to be making progress in Texas
and Oklahoma. Progress of the cot
ton crop was described as mostly
good or better.
Evening star., 1943-06-24
Hour-Long Broadcast
OF Symphony Tonight

A full hour of symphony
music will be broadcast from
the Water Gate tonight over
Station WMAL from $50 to
$50 pm. The concert by the
National Symphony Orches-
ira, postponed until tonight
because of the AFRAID test
last night, will be under the
direction of Francis Garzia
and will include selections by
Debussy, Gershwin and Ber-
lioz, with Ballet Dancer Atty
Van Den Berg as soloist.
Evening star., 1943-06-24
BY JAMES Y. NEWTON.

Chairman Donald M Nelson OF
the War Production Board has
ruled against the demand of
Petroleum Administrator Ickes
for full control over gasoline and
oil rationin" and has decided to
settle the controversial issue by
establishing two committees on
which all agencies concerned
may work together, it was
learned today.
The two committees, to be an
nounced officially soon. will be the
Petroleum Requirements Committee
and the Petroleum Rationlng Com
mlttce. The former group will be
headed by an official of the Petro-
leum Administration While the lat
ter will be ruled by the OPA.
Under Mr.. Nelson's plan. PWA
will retain control over oil supplies.
while OPA will continue to form
and control ratiOning policies 1t is
designed to bring an end to the
long standing controversy between
the two agencies over distribution OF
oil supplies in the Eastern shortage
area.
Purely Advisable.
Both committees will be purely
advisory with no power to act on
either supply or ratlonnlg questions
Members of the RatiOning Commit
tee Will have the right to appeal to
Mr. Nelson any decision made by
OPA on ratiOning. For example.
should Mr.. Ickes take issue with
OPA on some gasoline rationing ad-
mlnlStrative problem he could ask
Mr.. Nelson to reverse the decision.
The WPB chairman has power to
overrule OPA on rationing to motor
lists or the Office of Defense Trans
pOrtation on rationing to CONNER
cial vehicles.
While not too pleased that they
were not given more control over
oil rationing programs, which they
charge are bungled in OPA. PAW
officials feel the Nelson arrangement
Will make for more efficient ham
ding of oil distribution 1t was
pointed out that under the current
system PAW seldom knows about
OPA's new decisions until rationing
changes are ready for public an
nouncement.
There already is in existence
Petroleum Requirements Commit
tee. headed by Robert Allen. deputy
petroleum administrator. This group,
however. has concerned itself largely
with obtaining materials for manu-
facture and transportation. The
new committee probably will include
other personnel.
Many to Be Represented.
Represented on each committee. it
was understood. will be officials of
PAW, OPA. ODT, War Food Ad-
ministration, Office of Civilian Re-
quirements and perhaps the War
and Navy Departments.
In this way OPA and the other
claimants for oil will be appraised
in advance of each step the Pc
troleum Administration takes in al
locating supplies. On the other
(See NELSON, Page A-2OD
Evening star., 1943-06-24

BY he Associated Press.
Fuel Administrator Ickes
moved today to undertake active
charge of the management of
coal mines and indicated he ex-
pected to continue operating
them for the Government for a
considerable period of time"
Hitherto MI IckeS has MAIN
tained only nominal control of the
mines he took over at the Presi-
dents direction Nav !.
Evening star., 1943-06-24
Nelson Rejects Plea
By Ickes for Control
OF Gas, Oil Rationinq
WPB Chairman to Name
Two Committees Soon
To Work on Problems

PROPOSALS TO EASE East's gaso-
line shortage debated in Radio
Forum. Page AS
Evening star., 1943-06-24
.Ickes to Be Real Coal Boss;
Long U.S.. Control of Mines Seen
Some Sort Of Rotioning Is Forecast;
Reaction Cool to Roosevelt Draft Plan

DAVID LAWRENCE CALLS work
or-fight threat one of Roosevelt's S
rare blunders in assessing public
opinion. Page ALL
(TeTt OF President Rooseuelt's
statement on Page A-2O.J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Penn Relays Go
 On As Sch duIed

Philadelphia, Feb. 2 --(UP)-- n. Janison SwaSts. director Of ath- letics ct the University ot Rentlsyl., vnnia, announced today that the Fen relays, oldest relAy ciASsic in the country, will le held thiS year as scheduled.
 gwartz said tho decision was made after more than 800 colleges, replying Co questionnairea sent out by Penn, indicated they planned to compete. In addition, the Odice Of Defense Transportation sent Q cOEi- llilinication which stated that exist ing common carrier facilities may De used and should teke cate of the demands for the games.
 No cut in the size of the two-day meet is planned, 6warts said, and every event, except the high and preparatcry school numbers will be open to individuals and relay teaInA from the Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.
 The relays open April 2Sg E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
STATE

Closed today in compliance with the governments request to save fuel Warmers State theater, will be open at the usual time tomorrow with Q brand new show headlined by the eagerly awaited thriller, "Ihe OonrnandoS Strike at Dawn, star ring Paul Mllni in the leading role.
 "ComInandos Strike at DaWn'sSas the first great motion picture drama 0t the worlds toughest tightitfg men and a mighty story of adventure written in the blood of heroes and in the tears of the women they leave behind. Every character, every scene brings to the screen 8 never. to-be-forgotten emotional exper- fence. ...s ~
 According to reports "Commandos Strike at Dawn" is the toughest, toughest, lrock-doWn! and-d drag gsOut picture of all recent films, It. Is crammed with hand to.hanu fights, bayonet duels, motorcycle dispatch riders being spilled ct high speed, snipers rolling off roofs, NaN occupied territory. .t
 The picture is remarkable in that 1t enlisted the enthusiastic support and cooperation of three great gov- ernments = the United States, Great Britain and Canada. It was con- stdered so important by Paul Muni that he insisted upon playing the starring role = his first screen ver1- tire in more than two years. It also marks the screen return of Lillian Gish, world-famous stage and silent screen star, after nine year ab- seH1ce from Hollywood. Its large cast includes several hundred Canadian trained CoEnmaIadoS, who appear as themselves and who present a grim ly realistic picture of warfare as they know it. 'e '"T E. ..r, ' Based on the Cosmopolitan mag azine story by o. s. Forester, and concerning the story of Norwegian patriot who, forced to flee when his underground activities are exposed, the stellar cast includes such favor ties in addition to Muni and Miss Gish as Anna Lee, young English woman who meets the Norwegian patriot during a vacation while Flu rope Is at "peace"; Sir Cedric Hard wtcke, seen as an English admiral and commander of the forces par- ticipatlng in the Commando raid, and Robert Coote, Hollywood player now in the Canadian Air Force, who was loaned to the producers for his role of Commando captain.
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents another thriller entitled, stand by All Net works", with Florence Rice and John Beal in featured roles. <,
 Remember, this swell show starts tomorrow at the State.N Be sure to attend the opening performances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
POLI'S

s In cooperation with Gov. Bald wins plan for "heatless Tuesdays" the Loew Poll theater will be closed all day today, but will be open as usual Wednesday. In the E1eata+ time if you are looking for enjoy. llent and entertainment visit the popular Strand theater where you can always see two smash hits.
 Heading the Gll-star vaudeville show at the Loew Poll theater start ing tomorrow for two big days is "The Idol of the Islands" Ray Kin ney, and his America. No. l Hawaiian Band in "A Salute from Hawaii" Proving to be the of ficial Hawaiian American Good Will show, this contains every form of entertainment for both young and old.
 There are thrills and laughs ga- lore in this all star show so be sure to make your plans to attend now. You can't afford to miss 1t, for in addition to this headline attraction there are eight big acts, among them the lovely Aloha Maids: Mey- mo Holt, one of the worlds most famous Hula dancers; Alfred Ape aka presenting dreamy songs of the islands as only he can; the Sailors Sweethearts, 6 trio of South Sea Sirens: the Musical Am. bassadors whose Victor recordings are known all Ter the country to music lovers everywhere; Arren and Broderick, one of the most gensa- tional comedy teams enacting op- era in the rough, as you have never before seen or heerG it; Bob Bromley and his intriguing person. ality puppets, and Fsitz e Carroll, tw0 dafty sailors or Q laugh spree. The stage performances Wlli be pre- sented daily for two days at t:20. 4:00. e:aO and D. lll.
 Completing tl'.s mammoth show ls the first Waterbury showing of Halfway to shanghai" with Irene HeTvey and Kent Tas lor in the leading roles. The screen show will start promptly at i2 noon, with the dooFg open at lIslb.
 etaFtlnk Friday. the Loew Poll the. ater has aBothef entertainment treat in store fQr gou. when it pgesenis oIl one hig bili, theso tW0 Eap.n0teh hils-"c China 0lTl Star. Flng 0zpe TleEney end 'sIhe Devil With NiN9Fs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT. pis-
 TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO.
 FATE COURT, Jan. 20th l94s.
 ESTATE of MICEfAEL J. BRADY,
 late of the town of Waterbury, in
 said district, deceased.
 allowed six months from. the date hereof for the. creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly ate testedi within said time, wilt Dc, dee barred recovery. All persons iue debted to said estate are tequest9d
 La,tx JULIA c. BRADY, Ss Washington St., Administratrix.
 Waterbury, Conn. 1s1sSt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
BOXER WINS TWO
 BOUTS IN 3 DAYS


 Holyolns, Mass, Feb. 2 --(Up)-- Welterweieht Art Dcrrell of Tyler, Tex. soon to enter the Army Air Corps, today had won his second bout in three days.
 Tn Q vicious punching duel last night, Dorrell, i62, gained Q tinani. nous decision over Leon Anthony, tB4, of Raleigh, N. O., in an eight- round feature match at the Valley arena. Anthony was floored for a Hine-oount in the secor ] with Q stiff right chop to the chin.
 Tn the scheduled six round eeni- final, Jose Rozo, l30, of South America, scored g flfth.round tech. nical knockout over Jimmy rirck- ney, i27, of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Legal Molices
NOTICE

of CONNECTICUT, DIS 5A TRfCT of WATERBURY, sg. PRQ- BATE COURT, Jailuary 2eth, iytS' ESTATE of PATRONELB eHOP1S, ~ late of the town of Waterbury In said district, deceased. ssY.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate t0 exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly ate tested, within said time, will De debarred a recovery: All persons cd to make immediate payment to
 FRANK SHOPIg,
 sS9 sylvan Ave, AdmInistratcr. Waterbury, Conn. 1s1.St
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Gilbert Vs. Wlby Local Game Tonight

Wilby High Wildcats and Gilbert High of Winsted meet In their sec ond basketball test of the season tonight on the Grove street court; with the game figured as a probable close contest, though the WiHsteadys set back Wilby in Queeytow1l some weeks ago. The game is set for 6:30 p. m. t h
 When Crosby goes to Ansonia for 6 valley league game 1t is expected to win, though the Copper City Club gave Naugatuck hard game last weekend before losing by two points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
By United Press

By United Press sgs.l Dartmouth, 06; columbia y44."@ Texas A, 6S M. 59, BayloE 46. Illinois 68, Northwestern 51. Ashland 51, Heidelberg 49.
 Kentucky 64, Vanderbilt 43. Oklahoma 46, Iowa State S7. Long Island University 109, Amer ican International 46. ~s Missouri Mines 51, WaErensbur0 42.
 Ioyola of chicago ss. Navy Pier SS. '" Alabama 50, Mississippi %. ,,tHi / Jamestown 33, Dickinson Teach- eyS 24. -f s;I 1'fs '@.4 Drury 70. TaFkio 5S.
 Bradley 53, washington Univet- sity (st. Louis) 42. ''
 Kansas State s, Washburn 24. william Penn 34, Parsons ,26. South Dakota 70, ANgustana (Sioux F'alls) S3. 2 "a, IVY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
STRAND

Geissa and eerie crime which takes place under cover of the London blackoutS, is the theme of the Re- public drama now playing at the Strand Theater. "The London RlackOut Murders" a murder fpyS- tery with 3 novel and ingenious twist. proved corclusively that the success of a picture by no means depends upon the NSo-caIled "big name stars"
 In ''The London Blackout Mur- derS" Republic purposely featured a cast of unknowns, realizing that conventional casting of hero, hero- ing and villain types" would rob the story of some measure of stis@ pe1se. As the film stands now, 1t Is difficult for the audience to de- dnce just which characters are work ing on the side of the murderer, and which are against him. This element of mystery Is sustained very cleveriy until the final se- Quence, when the inurderer's accom- plices and his motives are revealed In their true light.
 'sThe London Blackout Murders" may be the forerunner of an er- tirely new trend In film production, hegaiding the twilight of the "star system. and the coming of an in. creased emphasis 0s, sound and clever treatment rather than spec. tacuiar personalities alone.
 Among those whose work co stood out in tho films were John Abbott, Mary MeeF,od, Louis norsll, Lester Matthews, Lloyd CoETlgan and Aiai- ta Bolster.
 Acting as both director and aHso- eiate producer, George Sherman ie Fasponsible fog much q the ple' lures success,
 "DaNn e the Great Divide" is playing as . oo-festuEe starring Buck Janes. Thsse tEo features Nlll play Ger talFDe days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
As CONTRACTSOU

Philadelphia, Feb. 2.--(UP)-The Philadelphia Athletics begin mailing out 19A3 player contracts today.
 President connie Mack intimated that none of the salaries this year would be above that paid the top- priced player last year, Cutdelder BOD Johnson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Paging MT. 5x5
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By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Legal Notices
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT. DIS TnIcT of wATERBURY, S. PRO. BATE COURT, Ian, an,.,,sns, ssth, \, iSss. LEE ROYLAK, late of the town of Waterbury. in said district de- inc Court of Probate for the Dis: tPlot of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the aage hereof for the creditors of said estate t0 exhibit thelF olRims fov ssttIement, Those who neglect 10 present thelP accounts, pFOpeFly et' tested, within said time, wlll De dsbarped a recovery, All persons lp. aebted te haia estate are requested Io make Immediate payment Co The cETfxERg q MANuFAcTuR HR
 NATIONAL HANK,
 Of Waterbury, conn,s
 By PAUL A, MohnoE,
 Asst, EFmat 0fneaF, s.i.st wstsTbUTv, cenR,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
BOLyIN AT HARTFORD

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 2.--(UP)- Larry Bolvin, Providence feather weight, will fight here next Tuesday night against an unnamed opponent, 1t was announced today.
 Promoter Ed Hurley said Bolvin's opponent may be Lou Transparent, Johnny Cosnpo, Willie Roche, or Jose Domingo Rosa.
 The winner of next weeks fight, 1t was said, may be matched with Willie Pep here on Feb. %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
VIRsT D0a 0ADuET

me first meehanlsal aIayhoun6 FaelnR track Wae hullt hY tise iafo Q. q. Smith ou lhe ste oI iae nges- ont lilaleah RaEk ln Mlnml
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
sARgB TWO cOAcHBs

TIC ln6l ilme tlne CaFdinais Non the NAlienal EengHe pennnnf. ln le3l. fhaV had iho same coachos~ Aslte ooREaleb ena nnNy Wafeh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
LiOe Stock
Egg. Poultry. Supplies

BIO sALE-0t ChickenG lSc to 20c lb. 3 7roilefs for el. ll Onion St Tel S.9O86.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Merchandise
HousehOIa Articles
OUR .S3rd FEBRUARY FURNITURE SALE

An outstanding feature of our February Sale; A $26 U. 6. War Bond absolutely free with any pur- chase of $500 or more. This offer expires February 27, l043. (This offer has received the endorsement of the United States Government.) Albervs offer you the most for your money .. The best for your home. If you need furniture, stoves, rugs, etc., you1l find 1t here at prices lower than you expected to pay. : @
 = There Is No Shortage of household items at Albert's. Our buyers placed large orders months ago Today our ware" houses are bulging with merchant disc. Our showroom displays, the largest in Connecticut, will make 1t easy for you to shop. You'll find just what you want at the price you want to pay. Buy now, and save during this great sale.
 ALBERTS - 268 So. Main St. WATERBURY Phone 4-314A
 FACTORY-Rebuilt and New Vac-
 uurn Cleaners, guaranteed, reason-
 able. Expert repairing. 22l Bank St. 6-l364.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Rooms, Board, Hotels
1OoSVls ana DOar0

BOYS' CLUB. Cottage Place--rlice rooms, swimming pool. All home
 cooking. aReception ru0uaA Mo6-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02

A--Maid for beauty parlor. Il Har- TiSon Ave. ' ",'."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02

LOT FOR SALE-At Herkimer St. in the Overlook Section, gas, water. electricity and bus service. Phone 3-7060.