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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

"The only conclusion that I can arrive at after reading J. Warren Upson,s statement in this mornings s Republican is that he has a dual personality" stated Edward Udelo- witz today answering statements credited to J. Warren Upson, for mer G. O. P. chairman.
 Tn his outward relations, he ap- pears as the urbane, collegiate up- litter. He opposes the $25 district grab. He also opposes'-for publi- cation-to have a convention made up of stooges.
 When I was town chairman, I was interested in having the party run by Republicans and still can," says MT. Upson in his statement. T tried to find out what the desires of the Republicans were, and tried to i'll them"
 So, MT. Upson was interested in having the party run by RepubI- cans. What a revelation!
 have said that MT. Upson ap- peared collegiate in his public rela- tions. I believe that sophomoris is a more appropriate term. Now, let us take look at MT. Upson when he dons his political togs and assumes his other, and more real,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
News Of Connecticut

The Governor also will select a successor to Herbert L. Crapo who resigned as assistant administrator and information director to accom- pany Sturges to North Africa.
 Norwich, Conn.,, June 5.-UP)- Young Democrats open their state convention here tonight, with indi- cations that Executive Committee Chairman John Mccarthy, Bridge port, will be unoppOsed for election as state chairman.
 Also, 1t was expected that JO- seph N. Depaola, .Meriden, com pleting a term as state chairman, would be be elected a national com- mitteeman without opposition.
 Although there were contests for other offices, the executive commit tee hoped to decide upon an ac- ceptable slate for presentation to the business session.
 New Haven, Conn, June 5.-(UP) Two New York men who surren- dered to police on charges of con- spiracy in connection with an al- leged horse race betting ring, were held in bond of $2o00 each today for superior court trial.
 The men, John D. Mclaughlin, 51, and Jerome Bangert, 49, waived ex- animation for extradition.
 Seventeen others, rounded up in series of raids May 3, faced trial on similar charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Getting in Line

Early mail anc counter business is being experienced in the pay ment of second installments of the annual income tax which is due June IS at the local bureau of internal revenue office, it was announced today by Gabriel Price, senior zone deputy. For the past week, heavy returns have been received and at much earlier time than anticipated, he explained.
 Despite any new bills governing taxes which are passed by Con- greSs, he admonished at least one half the annual tax payment must still be met on or before June 15.
 The office of internal revenue is open Monday through Saturday rom 830 a. m. to 5 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
It's an Idea!

An irate elderly gentlemen stalked out of the office of In ternal Revenue yesterday when the collector refused to accept batch of tin cans in payment of
 the second installment of the foreign-born gentlemen's income tax. "I'm sorry," said the cOl- lector, when he realized that the man was not "spOofing" and was actually serious, "unfortun- ateIy, we cannot use the cans for that purpose, although I suggest you donate them to the salvage drive"
 Muttering that the collector contact Washington at once, the gentleman, pulled himself up straight and made his exit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments to be made dur ing disability were approved today at the office of Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell:
 lsadore Yurkgalevicz of Tor rington against Union Hardware of Torringtol., $2l.27 beginning May 21, injury to abdomen.
 Athanafias Liolis of Torrington against Hendey Machine Go. of Iorrington, $2330 beginning March 5, foreign body in right eye.
 Charles Hennion of 290 Lake view avenue, Waterbury. against Turner Construction Company of Waterbury. N25 maximum, begin ming May }, injury to right el- bow and laceration of right hand,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
VET, 1O2, WRITES
 TO SERVICE UNITS

Oakland, Me, June 5-UP)- The Oakland Banner. weekly newspaper, today published an open letter by George T. Benson, 102- year-old Civil War veteran, to Oak land boys in the armed services.
 Expressing amazement at the changes in army life since he was a soldier. Benson recalled that in the Civil War:
 He never had to take a physical examination.
 He was sent to the front after only two weeks training.
 His pay at the outset was $ll a month.
 Enroute to Washington by train, the young soldiers wanted to lie down, so they ripped up the wooden seats and threw them out of the windows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Improvement was reported in the condition of Albert Eggleston, 27, who was admitted to Water bury Hospital last night after he slipped and fell on knife while ascending the stairs of his home. He sustained cuts about the ab- dOmen.
 No change was reported in the condition of Ambrose Perry, age undetermined, 26 Vine street, who sustained possible fractured skull last night when, according to Waterbury hospital authorities, he fell near his home. His name is not on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
TIN COLLECTION
 LOOKS PROMISING

J. Warren Upson, chairman of the Waterbury salvage committee, an- nounced this morning that all re- ports indicate that today's tin can collection was by far one of the most successful carried out to date in the northern section of the city. He estimated that 35 tons were col- lected by the city-owned trucks in the streets north of East and West Main streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
Landslide!

15o tons of rock, loosened by recent heavy rains, fell from ledge onto the Waterbury, -Thom- aston highway opposite Frost bridge yesterday afternoon. No one was hit by the slide, which blocked the north-bound side of the road for about 30 feet.
 Huge masses of rock hampered the work of clearing the road, which continued through this morning, under supervision of Hugh Oldham of the landscape division of the state highways de- partment.
 Police Chief James P. Ryan of Thomaston said such falls were frequent in this region.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

their plans for the coming fall cam paign.
 Attorney Upson apparently is in agreement with MT. Udelowitz in opposing filing fee as pre-requi- site for a candidate entering the primaries. He also declared that 1t is a mistake to have convention made up of stooges, and that the delegates selected for convetions should be fully representative of the Republican electors of each district.
 In reply to the statement in one of MT. Udelowitz's resolutions that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
RATIONING FORMS
 NOW 1000 DAILY

Large numbers of ration book ap- plications have poured into the local post office, with officials estimating 1000 arrive each day. The closing day for returning the forms has been set for June 10, with persons waiting beyond that date to face a delay in securing their Book III stamps. Stamps are required in mailing the blanks to the central OPA ration office
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

Hartford, Conn, June 5-(UP)- The constitutionality of sections of the State Milk Marketing Act of 1941 was questioned today by Su- perior Court Judge John A. Cor nell who suggested Milk Adminis- trator Donald O. Hammerberg to move for a supreme court review, or obtain clarifying opinion from the attorney general.
 Judge Cornell told the admin istrator that The owes it to the state, as well as to the great num- Der of persons who will be thereby affected" to have the question of constitutionality settled "as soon as possible"
 So long as doubt exists as to the validity of the act, Judge Cornell said, mo court would be justified in granting the relief asked for under such circumstances"
 Judge Cornell made his observa- tions in hearing defense motion to expunge portions of the milk administrators complaint in an in- junction action brought against Herman E. Mercier, Hartford milk dealer, charged with failing to pay dealers the minimum prices set up by the administrator two years ago.
 Meantime, in common pleas court the authority of the administrator was challenged in another suit brought by Hammerberg against the Farmers Cooperative, Inc, to collect a $628.20 assessment to help defray expenses of the administra- tor. Counsel for the cooperative asked that the suit be erased from the docket on ground Hammerberg had no authority to levy such an assessment. Decision was reserved in this case.
 New Britain, Conn.,, June 5(UP) - Attorney BOrysiewicz, Southing- ton milk dealer charged with violat- ing the. every -other-day delivery regulations, planned an appeal to- day from penalty of $50 and costs imposed in Police court.
 It was the first conviction Ob- tained in the state under this regu- latiOn, and an appeal would be a test of the validity of the order.
 Deputy Milk Administrator Arthur J. Hayes said Borysiewicz was nOti- fled May IS to stop daily deliveries, but the order was ignored.
 Milk Inspector Clarence A. ROys testified that ten days before the warning letter was mailed, he per sonally notified the SOuthington dealer to conform with the skip-a- day system. Borysiewicz, he said, told him it was difficult for him to do so because he handled only raw milk. but he would comply with the regulation when a pasteuriZa- tion plant was completed, sometime in June.
 Hartford, Conn.,, June 5. CUP)- Acting War Administrator Edward J. Hickey was understood today to be pressuring Gov. Baldwin to re- heve him of that post within the month so he can devote his full en- orgies to his regular job as state police commissioner.
 Hickey was appointed by the gov- ernor three months ago on tempo rary basis to replace Wesley A.. Sturges, who resigned to head the board of economic warfare in oNrth Africa. The understanding at that lime was that the Governor would appoint war administrator as soon as a capable candidate could be found.
 Several prospects now are being considered by the Governor. 1t was understood, and 1t wNs expected Hickey would be relieved of the dual-job setup within the next few waAiIa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
NOVENA STARTED IN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

A novena in honor of the Holy Ghost as outlined last Sunday in the Catholic churches of the city opened last night and will continue until June 12. the eve of Pentecost or Whit Sunday. Rules and regula- tions for services and indulgences gained were stated in letter from Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
SHOWERS PROMISED
 FOR LOCAL SECTOR

Relief in the form of showers was promised parched Waterburians for this afternoon, as the cit yentered its third day of a heat wave. The mercury reached it's highest point of the year, 97 degrees, at 3 D. m. yesterday. topping the previous days nigh of 96,
 Still no heat prostration cases nave been reported. as hardy Wa terburians continued to perspirc and ask one another. Well. warm anouGh for ya2"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
Change of Name

~ Permission was granted by Superior Court Judge William H. Comley yesterday to Marshall Fischbein. 17. of this city, to change his name to Raffel to correspond with his mothers name. The petitioner claimed he has always been known by that name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
Bring Book Also

Local ration officials have an- nounced shoe coupons should not be detached from the ration board in advance of 8 purchase. Shoe retailers have been notified to &C., cept only those coupons which are presented together with the books. Shoe coupon 1T will remain in force through June 15.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
COP Leaders Upheld
 By Former Chairman
]. Warren UpsOn Answers Implications of Eddie" UdeIOwitz; Agrees on Elimination of Primary Fees

Former chairman of the Repub- tican Town Committee, Attorney J. Warren Upson, has taken exception to the implications of Edward Udel- owitz that G. O. P. leaders are not interested in the success of their party in local elections. MT. Udel- owitZ startled members of the Young Mems Republican Club Thursday night by sponsoring sev- eral resolutions and calling upon the officers of the club to make public
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
Going Places

Application has been made to the Civil Aeronautics Board by the Skyway Corp of Providence, R. l., to organize a short-haul helicopter service program, which would extend to Waterbury, as a postwar undertaking. A similar request was made recently by the Northeast Airlines.
 The Rhode Island concern seeks to set up the service in the New England states and New York. Serving passengers. mall. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

mayoralty, 1t is believed he would like to name the man for the pur- pose of blocking the renomination of Mayor Monagan and the re- mainder of the present city admin istration.
 Although 1t hasn't been deter mined who the anti Monagan can- didates will be, one of the possi- bilities is Joseph Mulville, former secretary of the Democratic state central committee. He was once 8 political ally of J. Francis Smith. Since Smith is in the Monagan po- litical organization. Mir. Mulville is considered to be still an opponent of that group.
 EASIER TO WATCH
 Some turfmen favor standard way of identifying race horses such as: Post No. l. White; No. 2, Red; No. Blue, etc.
 The United States now produces powdered skim milk at the rate of 500,000,000 pounds annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

freight, 1t would not interfere with existing airline service. according to the proposal. Landings would be effected on land and on water, its plans disclose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
VERNON DE LONG DIES

Mansfield. Mass, June - tU, P) Vernon M. De Long, 49, treasurer of the American Tanners, Ltd, of Boston, died at his home hAra vARkArdAv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
ROOST WAR BONDS

New Jersey golf professionals have arranged a regular schedule of tournaments and exhibition matches to stimulate War Bond buying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

Alfred DeOro, famous pocket bill hardist, is the only sportsman ever to receive a pension from the Cu- ban GnvarnnAnk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

A pilot in the Marine Air Corps Reserve, Second Lieutenant Gordon R. Lewis, son of Rev. and MTs. Com CT R. Lewis of 529 Highland avenue is spending a 15-day leave in this city before returning to the Marine base in San Diego, Calf. Lieutenant Lewis is a former student of Wilby high school.
 Gerard Coviello, apprentice sea- man, son of MT. and Mrs. Rocco Coviello of 225 Bishop street is sta- toned at Sampson, N. Y, where he is taking a boot training course. He is a graduate of Leavenworth high school and a former employe of the Eyelet Specially Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

The following youths of western Connecticut have completed basic training at the Naval Station at Sampson, N. Y, with promotions to seamen. second class, and have been granted leaves prior to assignment to advanced training:
 Joseph Wasserback, son of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Wasserback of Middle bury; George Joseph Kelley, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Kelley, Brooks Hill road, Wolcott; Howard Overbaugh, 249 Falls avenue, Oak vile; Joseph Podolinski, Bucking- ham street, Oakville.
 Kenneth M. Cooper, son of MT. and Mrs. Henry N. Cooper, New Preston; Patrick Cassidy, son of MT. and Mrs. John H. Cassidy of Water town; and Rocco Farina, .son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Farina of 19 Wood street, Waterbury,
 Roy E. Dilger, 78 River street, Thomaston; Alforce Kontout, Saul gus avenue, Oakville; John Feath- CTS, East Canaan; Edmund Joseph Matusevice, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Matusevice, 49 Beardsley avenue, Naugatuck; Roger w. Swan son, New Preston; Voyle H. Crosby, son of Mrs. Mary E. Crosby, Nauga- tuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05

James Coyle, seaman, first class of Wolcott Is stationed in Bath, Me, at the Naval Receiving Station there. He was employed at the Sco- will Mfg. Go. in Waterville prior to his entry into the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-05
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

While travelling on 8 train from Ohio to his home last week, Cap tain Grove c. Baldwin of Oakville, was stricken suddenly and confined to the Army station hospital at Chi copee Falls, Mass, for treatment of his injuries. His wife left yes- terday to visit him.
 Corporal Joseph L. Perrella, Sson of MT. and Mrs. Charles Perrella of 112 Charles street is stationed in New Caledonia with a medical corps unit. He joined Uncle Sam's Army of fighting men eleven months ago, and received preliminary train ing at Camp Pickett, Va.
 Corporal Perrella is a graduate of Crosby high school and former employe of the Connecticut Optical Company.
 Ensign Ralph Lopez, stationed in Virginia, is presently spending a leave at his home at 11O Woodside avenue.
 After serving in the Caribbean and Atlantic area, John Lockwood, seaman, second class, of 19 York street, has arrived in the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-21
Former Pilot Of knthoraQe
 Is in Misi1ap
SeapIane Noses Over al Takeoff But Five Aboard
 Escape dt San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calf, May 21.-A seaplane nosed over at the takeofl in San Diego Bay Wednesday night and sank but the five civilian crew members escaped without serious injury.
 The accident became known only after the police cited John w. Moore, 36, of Lajallo, for speeding
 The arresting officers said Moore, a Consolidated Vultee Corporation Rilot, told them he was celebrating "because am still alive" after the seaplane accident, several hours earlier.
 After suffering only m i n 0 I scratches when the seaplane sank, Moore received a head cut when his auto struck a curbing after it is alleged he went through boule- yard stop sign.
 The police said Moore and the other four seaplane crew members, swam away from the plane and were rescued by the Navy and Coast Guard craft.
 Pilot Moore came to Consolidated Vultee Corporation from Anchor age, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-21
AERIAL POUNDING

WASHINGTON. May 21--Auth- critics here are hopeful that Army bombers will be able to maintain an assault on the crowded enemy positions around Chichagof Har- bor, Attn Island, as stated yester- day as being in progress. The aerial pounding will help considerably to speed victory.
 The Navy's communique ampli ties to some extent the bulletin of Thursday regarding the northward drive. One American unit that ori- ginally landed on the Massacre Bay shore on the south side of the Is- lsnd, then cleared the. enemy out and subsequently, cleared a pass be- tween Massacre Bay and Holtz Bay. That naval gunfire assisted in this landing and drive was just made known today.
 A Tokyo radio broadcast, report ing delayed account of the battle cn Attu acknowledged U. S. planes and also warships blasted Jap troops out of their ridge positions and killed more than two thirds of one Jap force. The broadcast al- so advanced unsubstantiated claims that heavy losses were inflicted on .he Americans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-21
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, May 21. IT Sup pose I just give it to you for what it's. worth, without emphasizing too much that I think it may be worth something. It came from a politi- cal observer, now retired but for merly high enough on the Demo- cratic rolls to speculate with some authority.
 Suppose, he said, President Roos- eveit should run again with James F. Byrnes, now the little Presi- dent" as his vice presidential can didate, and with the understanding that if the war were over before the fourth term expired. he CPres- ident Roosevelt would resign in favor of the ex-congressman, ex- senator, and eX-associate justice of the supreme court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-21
Will Byrnes SoIidify
 South in A! Here Is
 Idea Justto Toy With

There is an idea 10 toy with. By picking Bylnes as his running mate, the President probably could bring all the recalcitrant southern states back into the fold because the little gentleman from South Carolina rides high with his southern col leagues.
 Why did Byrnes step down out of that s20.000-a-y -year-for-life job on the supreme court, if there were no greater future promised than be- ing trouble-shooter for the Ad- ministration? If the President does run for fourth term in the midst of global war, whom else could he select for a running mate and why?
 I've tried those questions on sev-
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-21
ROOSEVELT GIVES OUT
 INFORMATION
Army, Navy, Half of Air Force Practically in
 Home Fighting Area

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Presi- dent Roosevelt disclosed today that Chiefs of Staff of the United States and Great Britain will submit some preliminary recommendations to- night to him and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
 The President said that probably final decision regarding the recom- mendations may be made next week
 President Roosevelt also told the newSmen at todays conference that it is absolutely true that a large majority of the American forces outside of the United States are in the Pacific.
 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill also mentioned this in his speech to Congress on Wednes- day.
 President Roosevelt also said it is particularly true that the Army and Navy and about half of our armed force is in the Pacific war zones
 President Roosevelt also hailed National Maritime Day tomorrow and paid tribute to the men who build and sail merchant vessels He said they are helping to main- tain the ring that is slowly and surely being closed around the Axis powers
 Asked if he could give a progress report on conferences with Prime Minister Churchill, the President replied that so far most of the work is being done by the combined Chiefs of Staff and top military and naval advisers who flank the two consultants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-21
ENEMY
 kIRC. AFT DESTROYED
Fighters, Bombers Make Widespread Deyds-
 tafing Raids

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN NORTH AFRICA, May 21.-Allied Fighters and bombers destroyed 113 enemy planes in widespread devas- tating raids yesterday against Italy and Sardinia in what it officially called "one of the greatest victory days in the history of strategic air forces
 The force was under command of Mai Gen James Doolittle, and was made up of American heavy and medium bombers and RAF me- dium bombers.
 Ninety-one planes were shattered on the ground and the others were destroyed when Interrogation was at tempted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-21
AMERICANS WILL
 GAN BERING SEA
 GIANT KING GRAB
Produce of Sea 10 Be Com merCiaIized First Time
 Says Secy. lCkes

WASHINGTON. May 2l - The War Americanized giant king crab of Bering Sea will be canned com mercially by Americans for the first time this year. Secretary of Inter for Harold l.. Ickes reports.
 Prior to the present war, the Japs took the giant king crab on sight in American territory and canned it on floating canneries. then shipped it to the United States for sale.
 In one year alone, king crab im- ports totaled more than s4,500,000. Ickes said.