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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08
By SAN ANGELoFF
Tacoma Times staff Writer

Taeoma's rat population. having
enjoyed unlimited freedom for cas
last 10 years. Is beginning % find
lie hazardous these DAYS
To date more than 600 rodents
have fallen victim % traps md
bait set for them by public heslth
officials
The present drive % nd the
city of rats began lsst fall
when federal health officials
first found infected rats on the
waterfront.
A laboratory has since been set
up on the waterfront where the
trapped animals are brought in
for examination. Field men. hav-
ing tagged the rats for identifica-
ton, place them in cans contain
ing cyanide gas. The gas kills
fleas and other vermin on the
rodent The animal is then re-
moved from the can and searched
for further fleas. In the event
fleas are found, they are placed
in bottles and shipped to San
Francisco for examination.
Rodents Are Dissected
Laboratory men then dissect the
rodents and examine for evidence
of other diseases. Suspected rats
are laid aside for further examina-
ton and markings are made on a
city map where the animal was
found.
Field men find that rats are
fairly intelligent and some animals
will not willingly fall into the
traps set for them. They say
rat will become trap wise" in
the event he has seen a brother
animal caught or. has, himself
been nipped by the trap.
These animals need special at
tention and constant changing of
bait and the trap eventually snares
them. One thing that is impor-
tant, say the field men. is to
change the bait frequently. Rats
are finicky about food in traps
and will venture near only If the
food is fresh.
Variety Is Spice of Life
Not anlika human hainoc rats
prefer a variety in food There
fore, a rat living in a meat mar
ket can be tempted with a piece
of apple, while a rat in a grocery
store can be trapped with a choice
piece of salmon or bacon. They
will not venture near a trap that
has food readily available nearby.
In addition to doing economic
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08
Strength Gathered

The people have now gathered
their strength. They are moving
forward in their might and power
and no force. no combination Of
forces. no trickery. deceit or NO
lence can stop them now. They
see before them the hope Of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08
Spirit Is Strong

] tell you II Ia within the realm
Of possibility that this 18th eon-
gress may have the historic privi-
lege Of helping greatly 10 save
the world from future fear.
Therefore. let us--ali of us
have confidence, let us re-
double our efforts.
A tremendous, costly. Iong-en-
during task In peace as well rs
in war ~ still ahead Of us.
Bat. ss we face that continuing
TASK. we may know that the state
of this nation Do sound---the spirit
of this nation n good--the heart
OF this nation 10 strong faith
of this nation b. eternal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08

One Of the biggest salvage jobs
in the world is being done by the
desert salvage squads Of the
British sth Army. cleaning up
Rommels strapped fighting equip
ment abandoned by the axis re-
treat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08
ERE'S MORE ABOUT
Roosevelt Speech
FROM PAGE FOUR

This great government can and
must provide this assurance.
! have been told that this Is no
time to speak of a better America
after the war i am told 1t is a
grave error on my part.
dissent
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08
CREOMULSION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
Rock, Slide or Slip?

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sprinkled on upper or lower plates holds
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kaline (non-acid). Does not sour Checks
plate odor" (denture breath). GET FAs-
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08

at our throats once more In a
short generation.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-08
A Three Days
Cough is Your
Danger Signal

Creomulsion relieves promptly be-
cause it goes right to the seat OF the
trouble to help loosen and expel
germ laden phlegm, and aid nature
TO soothe and heal raw, tender, in
famed bronchial mucous mem
branes Tell your druggist to sell you
a bottle of Creomulsion with the I'M
derstanding you must like the way 1t
quickly allays the cough or you are
IN have yoilr money back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
NEW ELECTRICAL
CODE NOW READY
Aldermen to Take Action
on Proposed Changes
Monday Evening

The board Of aldermen did not
hold its regular meeting last night
due to the holiday, but will convene
next Monday, July IL.
The biggest item to be discussed
Will be the revised electrical ord
nance. Both master and journey
men electricians, as well as repre-
SentativeS of some of the smaller
factories, objected to the original
form in which it was drawn up at
the last meeting.
However, since then a committee
of the board Of aldermen has met
with Representatives Of the three
group and reframed the ordinance
so that it conforms with the ap-
prevail CT all The outstanding feat
ure Of it is that it gives the city
electrical inspector supervisory power
over electrical installations in fac
tories, and demands licensing of
journeymen electricians by the city
electrical inspector.
The board is expected to receive
bids for purchase Of properties
owned by the city. AT the last meet
ing the board rejected the bid Of
$4,000 for Gaffney school on the
ground that it was too low, 1t was
revealed that higher bids are eX-
pected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
LICENSES OBTAINED
But NO GASOLINE!
Members of Local Fish &
Game Group Protest Re-
triCtiOns on Travelling

Activities of rod and gun clubs
of the midwest were discussed by
John Candy at a meeting OF the
Waterbury Fish and Game Protec-
tive association and motion pictures
on raising OF trout and pheasantS
were shown.
A report by the pheasant COM
mittee showed 400 chick pheasants
are being raised by the organiza-
ion in cooperation with farmers of
towns.
Protests against the driving ban
again were reiterated by club men,
berS who objected TO paying license
lees for hunting and fishing and
,hen being denied the right to use
their cars for The sport
John Kulman, chairman OF the
clubs Rangers, reported new 200
yard range for high powered shoot
ing has been set up, and Is now
ready for use. Nelson BellmaN
81. presided IN the absence OF Jo-
Scnh q. FOW, president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
ELKS TO REPEAT
JUBILEE REVUE
Director Freddie Hall to
Hold Final Rehearsal To-
morrow Night

Because OF the general interest
and expressions OF congratulatlonS
for job well-done and special re-
quests from many who missed the
minstrel show sponsored By Water
bury a0th Anniversary celebration,
chairman Joseph y. Mulylle has ar
ranged for another presentation OF
the show on Thursday ni9ht Of this
week ~ the Ellis hall.
wives, glrl.irlends and sisters OF
ne members N.ll be invited, aR the
original presentation WAS limited 10
male members OF the lodge, their
rlenGs and special guests, including
Governor Raymond n, Baldwin and
Judge Kenneth Wynne OF the Con-
noetleut superior Court
Final rehearsal OF the show has
uoCn called Tor "Wednesday evening
N this week By director Freddie
Hall, Who plans few changes IN TIE
original show ~ presented last
month
solols,A viii include Danny Bar.
ret. Ken Tullar Billy O'Bricn
! HUGO LANCE, Chris Harmon and
: Harry X. Caahln with Silyio RE
rlardl and Jimmy Calvin 10 provide
the comedy ma end men done up III
blnckingc Prank Comlsscy "a lht
plano tor the show viii direct q
musical half 1ur before the cur
tain parts for the minstrel per
| lormarre schad'd"d '~~ y ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
employees ATTEND
PRODUCTION RALLY
0akville Co. Employees
Hear Veterans of Guadal=
canal Campaign

Over 500 employees attended the
War Production rally at the Oak
vile Company II o'clock this morn
ing which was directed and emcee'd
by H. Wesley LeaVenWorth, director
Of employees relation.
The main speaker was Lieut.
Commander H. Branded and was
assisted by two staff sergeants, Gus
Agge and Thad Szezur, both Of
whom saw action in Guadacanal.
Other speakers: Rev. Oscar L. Lock,
Rev. Thomas McGarry and John
Zaiciula, C. I. O.. shop chairman.
Musical interludes were supplied by
the Scovill Fife e. Drum corp.
The Oakville Company is at the
present time, and for the duration,
occupied in manufacturing small
parts that are necessary for con
structing communications sets and
aeroplanes. 1t. Comdr Branded
pointed out that the parts, al
though small, were most necessary
for plane production. THE parts
are nothing to look at, but plane
couldn't leave the ground without
them" asserted the officer.
MI. zaiciula pointed out that the
company officials were grateful for
the employees attendance during
the holiday weekend. There were
no absentees due to holiday trauncy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
School Recess Fails To Improve Labor Situation Here
News Of Men In The Service

Oklahoma City Air Depot, Tinker
Field, Okla, July 6-Pfc Raymond
F. Lush, formerly of Waterbury,
Conn, is now stationed at Tinker
Field, Okla. He is attached to an
ordnance company at this model es-
Enlistment of the Air Service Com
mand for the maintenance and re-
pair of aircraft and the training OF
air depot groups.
Private Lush is the son Of Joseph
F.. Lush, Kelly Road, Waterbury.
Prior to entering the Army he was
employed by the Chase Brass and
Copper Company.
Frederick R. Hosmann, las Chest
nut avenue, John J. Luddy, 274
Highland avenue and Harold G.
Walch, 688 Chase Parkway, have
terminated boot training at Samp-
son, N. Y.
Lieut.. James H. Tyrrell, 1927 East
Main St., Co. B., third battalion
First Military district, Connecticut
State Guard; and Lieut.. Edward L
Snyder, Torrington, Co. H, third
battalion, have been instructed to
report July II at Sturbridge, Mass,
for special course in irregular
warfare.
Great Lakes, H., July 6.--Soon to
be one of the men who helps to
keep 'em flying" Salvatore F. La
oRsa, 20. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sebastian LaRosa, 224 Benefit
street, Waterbury, Conn, is enrolled
in the school for aviation ground
men at the Naval Air Technical
Training Center, Navy Pier, Chi
cago, III.
Robins Field. Ga. July 6-Ser-
geant James P. Brophy. Jr.. a
former employe of the National Die
Company, West Main street, Water
Nry, Conn, has been promoted
from Corporal at Robins Field
Army Air Base, an installation of
the Air Service Command, "keep
'em flying" branch of the Army
Air Force, responsible for the over
haul and repair of aircraft, and
maintenance of supplies and tech
nical units in all parts Of the world,
wherever American planes are fly
ing.
Sergeant Brophy is a graduate of
Crosby High School. where he par
ticipated in football, track. Hi-Y
and the Mathematics Club. His wife,
the former Evelyn Abel Redman,
lives at As Spencer avenue in Wat
erbury.
A brother, John A Brophy, IS
staff sergeant in the Armored
Forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

dishonoring Gods Gay, now the sea
shores are barred; we have prefer
red motor travel to church going,
now there is a shortage of motor
fuel; we have ignored the ringing
Of the church bells, calling us to
worship, now the bells cannot ring
except to warn of an invasion; we
have left the churches half empty,
when they should have been filled
with Worshippers, now they are in
ruins; we would not listen to the
way of peace, now we are forced to
listen to the ways of war; the money
we would not give to the Lords work,
now is taken from us in taxes and
higher prices; the food for which
we frogot to say thank you is now
unobtainable; the service which we
refused to give to God now is con-
scripted fer the country; lives we
refused to live under Gods control,
now are under the nations control;
nights we would not spend in watch
ing unto prayer, now are spent in
anxious air raid precaution'
Major Hugo Wlberg was in charge
of last nights meeting, and intro
duced Lieutenant Adams, who has
been supervising the Army's lodge
for men on ScoVill street during the
past week. Others who participate
ed in the service were Mrs. Eltha
Durant and Bandmaster Paul
Duren.
Major Wiberg announced during
the meeting that Lieutenant Doris
hugely has been appointed to assist
at the local corps and will be con-
Quoted this coming Sunday evening
by Major James Beech.
Lieutenant hugely was commits
stoned an officer from the New
York Training College on Monday.
June 21St in ceremonies held in
New York by Commissioner Ernest
I. Pu9mire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Placements In June
Show Slight Increase
Over Previous Month
Forty-three Teachers Accepted By One Local Firm;
Young Men Showing Interest in Calls to
Military Service

Dismissal Of schools did not have
a far-reaching effect in relieving the
labor shortage in the Waterbury
area, 1t was disclosed today by Miss
Edna Harmon, assistant manager of
the U. s. Employment Service, in a
summary of June placement &C
tivities. War conditions were &C
credited as the cause of the change
from the early summer months of
previous years when employers
usually had a large reservoir of
prospective workers from whom to
select.
The employment official pointed
out that although the size of grad
uating classes was not much small
Ter this year many of the members
are already in the armed forces or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
HEARING GIVEN
ON EXTRACTION
Governor to Decide on
Local War Workers
Return to Florida

At an informal session in cham
bers on Friday afternoon in Hart
ford, Governor Baldwin held a
hearing on the request of the gov
ernor of Florida for the extradition
of Billie Roberts, 20, As Ridgefield
avenue, Waterbury war worker who
is wanted on a charge of unarmed
robbery, Roberts attorney, A. Henry
Weisman revealed today.
Florida's case was presented to
the governor in the form of afli-
davits, while Roberts and his at
torney appeared in person. Cover
nor Baldwin reserved decision, and
it is believed that his decision either
to return Roberts to Florida or to
release him will be Forthcoming
within few days.
Roberts, who is married to a Wa
terbury girl, and who has been en-
ployed for six months at the Wa
terbury Tool Company, was arrest
ed her con May 90 at the request
of the West Palm Beach, Florida
police. who want him in connection
with the theft of S196 from a night
club there last February. Roberts
who has refused to waive eXtradi-
ton, claimed that his only connec-
ton with the theft was his ac-
quaintance with the actual burglars
He said that after the theft he had
been questioned and then released
by the Florida notice
Roberts was granted his eighth
continuance in municipal court this
morning pending the governors de-
cision He is at present free on So
800 bonds furnished by his father
in-laW, Theodore Lanoie, at whose
home he resides.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
War Letter Provides
Thought For Sermon
Newly Commissioned Salvation Army Officer Off
ciates Here; Lieut.. hugely Assigned

Lieutenant Robert Adams of the
Winsted Corps Of The Salvation
Army spoke Sunday night in the
service at headquarters on Cherry
Street on the subject, Nov Is the
Time to Turn to God" He used as
his text verse found in II Chron-
icles tbs: IF my people which are
called by my name shall humble
themselves and pray, and seek my
face and turn from their wicked
ways, then will I hear from heaven
and will forgive their sins and will
heal their lands.
Lieutenant Adams quoted from a
letter written a couple of years ago
by clergyman from Bournemouth,
England, part of which read: I'VE
have been pleasure loving people,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Assistant Manager

contemplating entrance in the near
future, thereby removing themselves
from the field of labor. Others
were already working at part-time
or ful}-time jobs when school closed,
decreasing the total Of new work.
ers, Miss Harmon explained.
Industry has not absorbed many
of the students, it was reported,
partly because two-month's avail
ability has not interested some en-
ploye1s and also because of state Ia
Dor isws which prevent employment
of youths under Is years of age at
jobs which may have an element Of
hazard, or at late evening or night
shifts.
Registration of students, however,
has increased, but this was due in
port to transfer of application cards
from part-t time to full-time filed, it
was reported. Many high school
graduates and undergraduates are
among those who have indicated de-
sire for full time summer jobs.
Many teachers also offered their
services on a fulltime basis for the
summer months, with 43 reported
hired by one industrial firm. Many
of them trained while school was
still in session and some of them
had been working part during
the winter and spring.
Miss Harmon said few of the his
school graduates were suitable APP
plicants for heavy mill labor, the
field where the need continues to
be most pressing in the area. Wo-
men are also needed for machine
jobs and the demand in that field
as we'll as others continues to far
outnumber the supply, she said
Greatest improvement has been
noted in the clerical field, it was
disclosed, with many prospective Of
flee employees applying. High school
students who have completed com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
HOUSE BREAKS
REPORTED HERE
Two Youngsters Surprised
in Act Escape Capture;
Clues Found

Police are on the lookout today
for two f1ashily dressed youths OF
Is or 16 who broke into the home
of William Faeth, Eastbridge Drive
early last night. Surprised by car
which drove into the yard while they
were in the house, the boys jumped
out Of a second story window and
ran through the woods, but not un-
til the occupants of the car had
gotten a good look at them. Fling
erprints of at least one of the boys
were also found, Sergeant Charles
McWeeney, who investigated, re-
ported.
The boys gained entrance to the
house by smashing stone through
a side window, and then reaching
in and opening it. They proceeded
to Mr. FaethS sons room on the
second floor. Here from a collection
of six firearms on the wall, the boys
took two 80 revolvers, neither of
which is believed to be in Workin G
order They also took half a box Of
% caliber shells.
Another break was reported some
time between Saturday night and
Sunday morning at the home OF
DR.. j. H. Green. 1872 Euclid avenue.
The thieves gained entrance by
jimmying a sun parlor window.
Some jeWelry was taken, as we'll as
some silver and bills from two small
banks. A number of pennies in the
hololyc loft cty ahnI1t tho
floor Sgt. Charles McWeeney is
investigating
Inspector Joseph Stevens of the
detective bureau, commenting on
the breaks, said theye were of a
sneak nature-done when it was eX-
pected that some would be at home
over the holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

mercial course are among those who
helped to brighten the situation.
Total placements during June were
$50 as compared to 725 in May, the
increase showing in the industrial
and the commercial and profession
al fields. The breakdown was list
ed as follows: industrial, SIT; COM
mercial and professional, 1O9; serv-
ice, 80; construction, 81. OF those
placed 1877 were persons with ply
steal handicapS.
The review unit handled cases of
200 employees who sought statements
of availability, the monthly report
showed. Only 33 statements were
issued, however. The availability of
401 immigrants was handled by the
division in accordance with terms Of
the area sterilization plan which
requires immigrants to be referred
by the U. S. Employment Service,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
LUTHERAN CHURCH
GROUPS AT PICNIC

The annual picnic OF .he congre-
cation OF Zion Lutheran church was
attended Saturday afternoon by
more than 90 church school chll.
dren. their parents and members OF
The CONGREGATION az tie summer
home OF Peter Larfcn. Hitchcock
Lokc, The entertainment consisted
OF swimming, games and contests,
with Roland o, Palmer, school sup
crintendent. IN charge, The lat
session OF the church school was
held sunday and win resume IN
September,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
ACCUSED WOMAN
GETS DISCHARGE,
Former Prosecutor Lawlor
in Role of Defense Coun=
sci Today

A discharge was granted to Paul
Ire Krochenko, 46, al Vine street
arraigned before Judge Charles
Summa on charge of theft in
municipal court this morning. For
mer court prosecutor William K
Lawlor, representing Mrs. Krochen-
ko, termed the case against her as
slim, foolish and ridiculous" and
asked for discharge on the
grounds of lack of evidence. He sale
women are always losing things anc
then accusing other people of rob-
bling them.
Mary Coruta, 1872 Orange street
who brought the charges. claimed
that 500 was taken from her purse
several months ago, while she anc
the accused were visiting at a
broadders house at rs Elizabeth
street, and that Mrs. KrochenkC
had later tainted her with flinders
Keepers Vera Chernof, 81 Vine
street, also testified that Mrs. Kro-
chenko had told her that she had
found Mrs. Corutas money. Mrs
Krochenko denied all the accuse
tons.
Other cases: Christine Gerdaus-
kas, 60, 1877 South Leonard street
assault and breach of the peace, $40
and costs; Fred Smith. Ct. 1871 Cher
ry street, theft Of dog, nolled.
Seven motorists paid five dollars
for nolles or forfeited equivalent
bonds on charges Of failing to pay
for parking tags. This brought the
weekend parking delinquent total
to twenty eight. Those paying to-
day were: Daniel Mancini. 25, 1885
North Main; Francis Orintas, Post
street; Rose Ciruello, %, Ga Alma
street; Angelo Barluno, 25, 156 Con-
gresS street; Beatrice Strausus. 90,
1875 Columbia boulevard; Thomas
Trueulove, Of POT Homer street;
and Clifford Jones, 43, 90 Steuben
street. Emory Rogers, 81. so Grace
avenue, was granted continuance to
July 9 on the same count.
night. David Babson, camp director,
announced that rs Boy Scouts from
Waterbury, Naugatuck, Thomaston
and WatertoWn were present, Troop
leaders are: Jack Altman, Eugene
Johns and Robert Crane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
40 YOUNGSTERS AT
"Y" SUMMER CAMP

Walter Mains. camp director, an
today that 40 boys, be-
tween the ages of T and IA regis
tered for the Y. M. C. A. summer
camp, Camp Mataucha, in Water
town. Yesterday was the opening
and the entertainment program
featured home talent in the line Of
dancers, musicians, magicians, etc.