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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
Hard Man
 To Suit Is
 Pvt. MtNiff
AP Features

WITH THE U. s. ARMY IN ITALY-Keeping Pvt. Donald Mo- Mfr fully equipped has cost the Army hundreds of dollars, countless supply sergeants and lot of grief. Pvt. McNiff is an engineer from Boston, Mass, who tries and tries to keep what's rightly his, but who is consistently the most poverty stricken soldier in the division, with future as dark as his past.
 It all began back in Fort Deyens when he lost several shirts in as many dry cleaning establishments and the post laundry never bothered to return his underwear. Because that was the beginning of the whole thing, he could afford to be broad minded about it all. 0IU2
 Accidents will happen" said Me- Mfr, as the 45th moved to Pine Camp. But the accidents kept right on happening. Besides losing more shirts, he added shoes to his short age reports. For a while he hobbled around substitutes, till his supply sergeant was able to get some 81a EE's. When the shoes arrived, the division moved to Camp Pickett.
 From here on, McNiff's story is downright tragic. He was immed- ately placed on special duty when he arrived in Virginia, and after a prolonged absence, he returned to his company, only to find that someone had made off with all his clothing he'd left on the racks, and left in its place a few shirts, all too large. and a couple of suits of used underwear.
 In Sicily, the McNiff frame was freely punctured by mosquitoes. due to the fact that he'd misplaced his mosquito netting on the trip across In the Sicilian rest areas other en- gineers enjoyed the luxuries of their barracks bags, but not SO Pvt. Mo- Mfr. His was missing, still is.
 He was sent to the hospital short- ly thereafter. While there a storm tore up the ward tents and just about everything in them. McNiff managed to rescue one shoe, the other is half-size too large, but he wears it. It's either that, or go native, and no McNiff will go na- tive.
 Not yet, anyway. He lost his blan- kets recently, and has been bunk ing with sympathetic, buddy. So, he's getting along quite well, any, way. That is, until it rains, He lost his raincoat, too.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
pAR0LLEE E
 ARRESTED ON
 SAME CHARGE

Tim Paul, out on parole from McNeil Island Prison where he had been serving sentence for larceny, and released on account of good be- havior before his term expired came to Juneau to start all over again.
 Paul did, that is resumed his lar ceny traits and committed a robbery here He was quickly rounded up by Chief of Police John Monagle ano members of the force and was turned over to Federal authorities and is being held on a $25 ,000 bond
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
CONSPIRACY pL0TTER5 TO
 GO TO CELLS
Remnants of Capone Mob. One Labor Leader, Sen-
 fenced 10 Prison

NEW YORK, Dec. 31. - Seven men, six described as remnants of the old Al "Scarface" Capone mob were today sentenced to long terms in prison following conviction of conspiracy to extort in an attempt ed million dollar shakedown of mo- tion picture magnates.
 Federal Judge Bright imposed 10 year imprisonment sentences on six who are said by the Govern ment to be former Capone hench- men.
 The seventh man, Louis Kaufman of Newark, N J., labor leader, drew seven year sentence.
 In addition to the prison sen tences, the defendants were ea9f fined $10,000 which if not paid vii add to the sentences.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
HITLER NEW
 YEAR SPEECH
 IS DEFIANT
Says Germans Face Threat ened Allied Invasion
 with Confidence

LONDON, Dec 31. Adolf Hitler grim and defiant in his New Years message to the German home front in the face of the gathering threat of an Allied invasion, declared.
 We face the New Year with the fullest confidence Wherever they land. the Allies will receive an ap- propriate welcome and he gave a warning that in this war there will be no victors and losers but merely survivors and annihilated."
 New Line of Talk
 Hitler said that equalization cost the Germans victory in the last war and added: "Thisf.time we will not fall victim to tfe siren songs such as Wilson sang, for this time our enemies announced their war aims prematurely with brutal frankness. It was childish and the British and American press will discover now that it would have been better pro- paganda to have proclaimed differ ent terms. rI
 To Be or Not
 We realize that in this merciless struggle the question is to be or not to be, and therefore must, and un- fortunately will be countered by us in the same meroiless manner"
 Hymn of Hate
 Hitlers greeting began with the familiar charge of Germany that the war was thrust upon her, then turned his hymn of hate against England. This new twist is that Britain has lost the balance of power and position she once held, and is at the mercy of the Allies. He said the British are forgotten and that only Bolshevism can profit by the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
PAA PLANES IN
 ON YESTERDAY

James C. Cooper. Juneau public accountant, returned yesterday by PAA plane from Q trip to the States on business.
 Going north by Pan American were James MacKinnon, back to school at Fairbanks after vacation ing here; Bob Livesey. PAA radio operator from Burwash Landing; Corrinne Jenne, back to Fairbanks after spending the holidays in Ju- neau.
 Marko Dapcevich left for Seattle for medical attention by PAA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
ALASKA COASTAL ON
 KET(HIKAN FLIGHT

An Alaska Coastal Airlines plane returned yesterday from Ketchikan with Donald R. Neal, Joseph Aleki- wicz and Frank DufreSne.
 Tom Payne and H. B. Peterson were passengers on a return flight from Gustavus and William Grohs came in from Excursion Inlet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
113 Nippon Planes Shot
 Down,RabauI
Paratroopers Used Clean ing Up Jap Strong Point
 on BougainviIIe Isle

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, Dec. 31.--- Admiral Halsey's headquarters re- ports that based fighters have downed 113 Japanese fighter planes over Rabaul in the past week.
 Paratroopers have been used in helping to clean up the Japanese strong point at the upper end of the Bougainville beachhead
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
FUNERAL FOR JOHN
 COSTELLO TUESDAY

The funeral services for John Joseph Costello, who passed away yesterday morning at St. Ann's Hos pital, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary. The Rev. Edward Budde will conduct the rites and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE
 TONIGHT, CITY MISSION

Following the regular meeting to- night at the City Mission on South Franklin street, a watchnight ser vice will be started and continuing until the old year has passed out and the New Year comes bustling in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-12-31
DREAMLAND COCKTAIL BAR

New Years Grand Opening, Jan. 1, Brunswick Bldg. So. Franklin. All friends invited to drop in and have free drinks from to pm. Music and Dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Col. Cotton Outlines
 Air Corps Training
Air Cadet Committee Sponsored Meeting aLst Night
 Over Twenty Young Men Attending

Naugatuck, April i-Col. William D. Cottam, GAO, Recruiting and In. duction officer of the First Service Command with headquarters in Boston, attended the meeting spon- sored by the Naugatuck Aviation Cadet committee held at 6 o'clock last night In the local Elks' home at which more than % youths inter- ested in joining the Army Aviation Corps were present. He outlined the training given to candidates and ex- plained the procedure necessary to enlist. Harold E. Chlttenden, asslst- ant chairman of the Naugatuck Aviation committee, presided, He was introduced by Ralph s. pasho, chairman.
 Col. Cottam said cadets go to Mississippi for two months for basic training, and are then sent to school for five months. During this time they receive the necessary education and 10 hours of solo flying, Then they are sent lo an advanced flying school, The whole training takes about Q year.
 Mir. pasho announced that within a short time arrangements will be made to hold screening tests here which will save applicants the trou- ble of going to New Haven. He also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
THREE-CORNERED
 RACE INDICATED
Looms in Nomination for Democratic Burgess in
 Second Ward

Naugatuck, April IA three-cor- nered race for the nomination for Democratic burgess from the second ward was indicated Wednesday when it was learned that Rocco Mariano's followers will have Q carl- didate for the nomination. .
 It had been previously said that John Scanlon would seek the nom- ination in this ward, the home ward of Warden Leo J. Brophy. and 1t is expected Burgess Andrew OToole' aligned with the Brophy faction, will be a candidate for renomina- ton.
 MT. Mariana has announced that his group will present a strong candidate' but he has declined to say at this time who the candi- date will be. The names Of MT. Mariana and Felix Nardello have been mentioned unofilcially.
 A victory for the Brophy faction in this ward, some observers point out. would definitely enhance his chances of renomination but defeat might have strongly adverse ef- feet.
 In the third ward. where Creslo Klimasewski has announced his can- didacy, there is stil no definite word as to whether or not Burgess George Fellows. who has represented the ward for many years, will be a candidate for renomination. Iill- ness has prevented his attendance at a number of board meetings in the past fiscal year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
LARGE GROUP
 LEAVING TOWN
Selectees Inducted VIII Go to Fort Devens and
 Other Branches

Naugatuck. April i--Another large group of selecteeS, who were in- ducted into the ., s, Army at the new induction center in New Haven. will leave shortly for active duty at Fort Devens, Mass. or for other branches of our armed forces. Only three members of the contingent were rejected,
 Frank Braxyskl of lSs Woodbine street, was one of the Naugatuck group to be inducted on Tuesday, He passed his examinations and chose to report for duty immedi- ately at Fort Devens,
 Among those inducted were the following;
 William A. Hickey, willis Joseph Carolan, Raymond D. Rockford, Joseph s, DEiengielewSki, Irving H, McCowan, John W. Enamait, Eos. ter A. Snyder, Chester A. Bulka, William w. Wood, Roster Page, Anthony c. Kasputls, Joseph J, KacEkowSkl. James B. Niew, Walter J. Janus, Charles V. Thomas, Peter Arnold, Edmund J. Sternaik, Ar- thur L, Taylor, Charles J. Nobel, Jr,, John H, MetSler, Frank E, FurS, Sterling M. Jewett. William J, Morton, Arthur H. Alsdorf, Will liam F, Burke. John 2. Darby, Henry V. Kalinoski, Michael H, Klonis, Anthony ], Sallmando, Roc. co J. Triano, Theodore I. Atwood, Benedict F, Pupata Steve s, RySos- ski, Algirt J, RoAnt, Francis l., Patt, Charles A. Thompson, John E. Racklund, Anthony r, Moss, Jo- seph T. Triano, Domenic J, Alegi Cochran, Lawrence o, Code, Max Stanley F Traziewicz, John M, Hamalian, Gabriel J. Tanguay, Vincent J. Diorio, Peter J. Miele, Joseph M. Adamaitis, Thaddeus E, Krolikoski, John F. Healy. Jr., John o. Ludgewait, Charles ?. Finke. Jr, George H. Ashford, Howard IT., Schumacher, Michael A. Smegielski, Alfred E. Floyd. Franklin Johnson, John V. Gieruc, James M, Cravo and Earl F. Cendron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, April l--Funernl ser- vices for Thomas E, Donovan, a resident of Naugatuck, for the past 45 years, who died on Tuesday at his home, lLincoln street, will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Buckmiller funeral home, @ Park Place to St, Mary's church, Union City, where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 9 a, m, Burial will be in St, James cemc- tery. The funeral home will be open this evening until 10 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
HARRY E. MILLS
 DIED YESTERDAY
Native of England Resided in Borough for Past
 78 Years

Naugatuck, April l - Harry Ed- ward Mills died at his home, 70 Highland avenue, Wednesday after e brief Illness. He was born Janu- ary 3l, 1863 in England and had been a resident of Naugatuck for the past a years,
 He was formerly employed at the U. s. Rubber Company, having been retired the past IS years, He was a member of St. Michaels Episcopal church, Centennial Lodge, I, 0, O, F., No. 100, and Natatuc Tribe, In- dependent Order of Rcd Men.
 For many years MT. Mills had been very active in the Naugatuck Fire Department. and held an hon. orary membership until his death.
 The funeral will be held from the home of 70 Highland avenue, Sat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Red Cross Drive Goes Over Top
OUR MEN AND WOMEN
IN SERVICE 

Private Ray Fitzpatrick Of the Q, s. Marine Corps ls now stationed ct Camp Le JeOne, Marine Base, New River, N. O., having recently been transferred from Paris Island for specialized training, Ray, former City Hall reporter for the Water bury Democrat Is taking intensive instructions m his stride. He is greatly eathused with his work and lauds the efficiency of the personnel Of the Corps,
 Lendall M. Maxim, son Of Mir.
 and Mrs. Oren Maxim of el
 Mornlngslde avenue ls receiving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
TWO HOUSES.
 ARE BOUGHT
U. s. Defense Plant Corp. Purchases Dwellings in
 Borough

Naugatuck, opril i--The Q. 6. De- fense Plant Corp. has purchased tWa houses and lots on Elm street from Mrs. Beatrice w. Edmonds, aocord- ing to papers filed at the office o1 the town clerk, Raymond ,. 6. John. The purchase price was ahoue 5000.
 The land involved in the sale ads joins property of the U. S. Defense Plant Corp. which supplied the funds for erection of the synthetic rubber plant now being operated by Naugatuck Chemical O., division of the United States Rubber co, by the acquisition Of this property the company is steadily increasing its holdings in the southwestern part of the town.
 Mrs. Edmonds has purchased Q house and lot on Rubber avenue from sherman Griner, according Co papers filed in another deed.
 Papers in two other transactions were reported. Jean Arol Crosby has sold house and lot on Walnut St. to MT, and Mrs. Jeremiah A. Duffy, Mrs. Duffy has also pur- chased a lot on Walnut street from Emma Lila Smith.
 Chlttcnden's Report
 Harold F. Chittenden. slpcrin- tendent orf schools, will present a financial report on the present fiscal year at meeting of the board Of education this evening at 6 o'clock in the Futile high school Emil Mannweiler, chairman, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

announced that within two weeks some aviation cadets will be lnduc- ted on the stage of the Gem the- ater, The ceremonies will be broad- cast.
 The particular problems of each candidate were taken up after the meeting. Several filled out applica. tions. Other speakers included Capt. Raymond w. Flint, head of the New Haven induction center and Capt. Frederick G, Foley, president of the aviation cadet examining board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
SERVICE MEN MAY
 REGISTER TO VOTE
Those Home on FurlOugh Will Receive Absentee
 Ballots

Naugatuck, April lit has been announced by Town Clerk Raymond St, John. that Naugatuck young men who are in the service of their country and who are home on fur loguh may register with him now for absentee ballots.
 Very mew of them will be home on furlough before the elertion. As no candidates have been nominated by either of the major parties the serv- icemen will be obliged to vote their ballot on strictly party lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Honnred On Rirthday

Miss Victoria Adamski of 22S Johnson street, celebrated a birth day on Monday. March %.
 Miss Adamski was presented a corsage by her fellow-supervisors at the U. s. Rubber O.. while employ ees working under her, furnished a cake which was shared by their su" pervisor during the lunch period.
 Those joining in the celebration were: Mrs. Gertrude Sullivan, Mrs. Nellie Hasslinger, Miss Vinci Cred. do, Miss Marjorie Insognu. Miss Theresa Mergeron, Miss Helen Gaz- dek. Mrs. Sara Wheeler, Miss Hazel Boring, Mrs. Betty ShilinskaS and Miss Shirley Dwy.
 Corporal and Mrs. David Ratn" burn, of g Barnum Court. announce the birth of a son at St. Marys Hospital on March 2i.
 Corporal Rathburn is now sta' toned at Camp Wood. New Jersey Mrs. Rathburn is the former Jane Hurley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

Stephen !. RaUScher, son ok MrS' Clara Rauscher of Middlehury. who Is stationed at Camp George Meade in Maryland, was recently promoted to the rank of Private First Glass, Upon his entry into the Army last october, he was assigned to basic training at Camp Croft in South Carolina.
 Private John J. Kenny, Jr. son of Mir. and Mrs, John J, Kenny, Srs of S26 Homestead avenue, has grad- uated from the Chemical Warfare School of the Marine Corps at Edge. wood Arsenal, Maryland, Private Kenny, who enlisted last August completed basic training at the Recruit Depot at Paris Island, served at the Marine Base at New River, N. C., and is now . member of Company K, Third Battalion 2lSt Marines,
 A farewell party will be given In honor of Marie Charron, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Char ron of l9 Academy avenue by 4OC employees of the Waterbury Tool O., tonight at the Silver Chalet, Miss Charron, who has been the company nurse for nine months, was recently commissioned an ensign In the Navy Nurse Corps and will "a. port for duty at the Naval hospital at Newport on Tuesday, She Is Q graduate of Waterbury Catholic high school and St, Mary's hospital school of nursing,
 Having recently been sworn into the Waves as an apprentice seaman Miss Helen Joan Phelan, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Phelan of $40 Walnut street is awaiting orders to report for her indoctrination course at Hunter College, New York, She attended Wilby high school and Post Business College and Is Q for mer employe of the Scovill Mig Co.
 Miss Vcrna Verpilot, daughter ot MT, and Mrs. Albert Verpilot ot Cooke street has received Q comrais- sion as second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and will report to Fort Devens soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01


 Charles W. Fegan of Woodbury and Qrenville c. Braman of Wash- ington, Conn, were graduated to- day as second heutenants from the West Texas Bombardier Triangle of the Army Air Forces schools at Big Spring and San Angelo. The bombardlers have won their bars and silver wings, and are now fully schooled in the use of the secret Q. S. bombsight. They will join pilots, navlgators and gunners or be aS- signed to navigation school for more intensive advanced training. Second Lieutenant Branan, of the Big Spring school, attended Harvard University, while Second Lieutenant Fegan, of San Angelo school, is Q graduate of New York University.
 Headquarters, Panama Canal De- partment - Carl P. Epstein, sta- tioned with the armed forces here, was promoted to staff sergeant from technician fifth grade. 1t was an- nounced by Army offlcials.
 Sergeant Epstein entered the Army in October, i04l and arrived on the Isthmus two months later from Fort Eustis, Va. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Epstein of l20 Fulton Park avenue, Water bury, Conn.
 After spending a furlough here, Seaman Charles Daversa of 4l3 South Main street has returned to his station at Newport, R. I.
 After serving six months at Avon Park, Fla, Private Joseph Cabana who is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ed ward Sherman of Southmayd road. has been honorably discharged from the Army due to the S8-year ruling.
 Michael Macri, pharmacists mate, third class, of 276 Hill street. is with the naval hospital staff at Newport, R. l., while Domenic La- Vorgna of 4S Walnut street has been assigned to 16-week course at the Navy radio school at the same post.
 Edward A. George of 36 Wyman street has received a commission as second lieutenant at the Marianna Army Field. Fla.
 Lieutenant Stephen Macinauskas of l73 Congress avenue is with the Army Ordnance Division of the Third Air Force at Florence, s. c.
 Stationed at Paris Island, N. c. as a boot" trainee, Ernest Sher- man, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Sherman of Southmayd road. is learning the Marine way. His bro- ther. Corporal Paul sherman, is at Marine administration school in Huntsville, Texas.
 Richard D. Brunei, son of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Brunei of Wood bury is completing an advanced training course at a Marine Corps base for assignment aboard a war ship. He attended Evanston Town ship high school and Is former employe of the Scovill Manufactur- ing Company.
 A promotion has been granted to John E. Lawlor of 696 Chase Park way to seaman. first class, at Tilla- mock. Oregon.
 Having completed weekend visit with his parents. Robert Bron- son, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bronson Of Fremont street has re- turned to the naval training station at Newport. R. I.
 Seaman, second class, William Peterson of Wolcott has been as- signed to sea duty with the Navy. HIS brother Private Robert Peter son is stationed at Barksdale Field. La.
 Aviation Cadet Ralph Burwick of iel Walnut street is stationed at san Antonio. Texas.
 Private Howard w, Curtiss Of i0i southmayd road has been assigned ka flnann f1aufa M G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
EXPERT TRAINING

Captain Gerard Lambert, former ly of the French army. trained a horde Of extras in Commando tao. ties for battle scenes in Warner Bros "Edge of Darkness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

Naugatuck, April 1. - Chairman Charles L. Berger announced today that the American Red Cross drive in Naugatuck had gone lover the top by the of
 He wishes to thank the citizens of Naugatuck Beacon Falls and Bethany for their splendid cooperation which
 made 1t possible for the borough to obtain its quota of
 $SS500 The drive which started at the outset of the month was one of great interest CanYasers worked hard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

urday at ? p. m., Rev. Arthur Y. Lewis of St. Michael's church ofIl- ciating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the home Friday afternoon and evening and are kindly requested to omit flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
SPEAKING RECORD

The cast of Warner Bros "Mis- sion to Moscow" includes l5O speak ing parts, said to be the largest ever called for in any script.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

studies at Cornell University medi- cal College.
 Ensign Robert Grant, son of Mir. and Mrs. Cecil II. Grant Of Mill- vile avenue, left yesterday for Cor nell University, where he Is to take Q special course in the Naval Train- ing school.
 Mrs. William c. Petitjean and daughter, Eleanor, of Jersey City, N. J., are visiting relatives here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
TOWN CLERK GETS
 700 DOG TAGS
Identification Disc This Year Is Nile Green PIas.
 tic Instead of Brass

Naugatuck, April l-Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John has received Q shipment of 700 dog tags, but in- stead of the shiny brass tag that has become Q tradition, the tag this year Is nile green in color and made of plastic.
 The new tag is the result of the vital need for brass for war plants. It contains Q number as formerly but some residents suspect that after their dogs romp in a few mud puddles, it will be hard to find the tag, much less the number.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Takine Course

Pvt. Gary ylarsumian of 10 Horne- stead avenue is taking Q course ct Syracuse university, Syracuse. N. Y. He is awaiting an appointment as on aviation cadet in the U. 6. Army Air Force Training Command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
CAnYaleSclng

Word has been received by Mir. and Mrs. John Quinn of Rubber avenue that their son, Robert, re- gently underwent an operation for appendicitis at the hospital at Kess- Ter Field, Miss, and is convalescing favorably.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Compensation

Compensation of $i4.50 weekly, will be received by Edgar Bickford of New Haven road, from the Nau- gatuck Lumber company for a thumb injury. according to an agreement filed at the office of Compensation Comsr. John J. o. Cornell.