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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
COURT SUGGESTS
DIAGRAMS, PHOTOS
Witnesses Disagree in
Case Today; Driver Ap.
deals Fine of $50

A suggestion that the police wit
nesses In accident cases prepare
diagrams Of accidents they investi-
gate for use in court was made to-
day by Judge T. e. Conway In
municipal court. Judge Conway said
such q diagram had been prepared
In @ recent case by Sergt. Joseph
Petit Of the motor patrol, and had
helped to clarity details during the
trial.
The court made the suggestion as
the case Of John A. Lavale, 40, Of
1888 Congress Ave-, charged with
reckless driving, was being heard,
and while Prosecutor william K.
Lawlor was questioning a witness
to determine the exact place on the
street, where, Lavale's car had struck
Joseph Avitable, 40, Of So New
Haven avenue. Mr.. Lawlor suggest
ed that pictures Of accidents be
taken by police. ...
Avitable, who was also questioned,
said he was struck at the intersec-
ton Of Congress avenue and Bank
street, and that he did not see the
car. He was taken to st. Mary's
Hospital, where he remained IS
days with O foot injury.
Miss Frances Mcdonald, 1877
Bank st., told the court she saw
Avitable after he had been hit, but
did not see the car strike the man.
Motor Patrolman James Sweeney,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
BY SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS
United Press Staff Correspondent

NOuASeU ETeSb 0tbLk COrEeSpOn0emV)
London, Feb. 12.-(UP)-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Prime Minister
Winston Churchill have tentatively
selected points at which the Allies
will invade Europe and are now,
with their stats, blue printing sta
tegy for what bids to be the big
est and most difficult offensive ever
essayed, military observers believed
today.
Churchill's revelation in his House
Of Commons speech yesterday that
nearly half million Allied troops
had been landed In Africa, together
with his emphasis on the No.
priority position Of the fight against
submarines, was taken as indicating
the size and difficulty Of the plans
which, he said, the Allies had chart
ed for the next nine months.
Military observers believed that
the nine-month program probably
included continental invasion
plan.
Most observers expected the Allies
to strike at several points, perhaps
concentrating on two main areas
and usin gothers on diversions.
British newspapers gave a some-
what reserved welcome to the an
nouncement that Gen. Dwight D.
Eisenhower had been named Allied
commander in chief in the African
theater. Some comment was:
Daily Conservative-Eis-
enhower has proved his ability to
face immense military and political
difficulties our great, land, sac
andr air commanders will serve I'M
der his orders and so will our peer
less Eighth Army. History has few
precedents too fer for such a COM
munity Of effort on such a mighty
scale. t
Daily Mail-Conserv ative-Eisen-
hover, whose appointment must
have been dictated by political as
we'll as military considerations, has
the best wishes Of this country.
News Chronicle-Liberal party
organ-The teamsing up under Els
enhower's direction Of three veter-
ans of Mediterranean warfare will
give great satisfaction to this coun-
try. These appointments and the
whole tenor Of Churchill's speech
suggest that the plans concerted at
Casablanca really do reflect the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12

Absenteeism Is showing an in
crease In local factories, In spite Of
efforts Of both union and company
oficials to discourage II, a check OF
several Of the city's larger concerns
indicated. Personnel directors and
company officials agreed that tend
ency TO take days OF from work was
growing and attributed It to several
different causes.
At one plant It was said absentee
ism has increased steadily since the
recent ruling by the secretary Of
labor under which employees can no
longer be paid double time for the
seventh working day, unless that
day falls in the same work week.
With the stagger system Of work
days In use In factories here this is
not always possible, and the worker
Is paid only time and a half. Both
management and union officials
have protested against this regula-
ton,
Service InductiOns
Also q factor Is the steady reduce
ton Of the manpower reservoir. With
more and more men being called for
army service, and resultant vacan-
cies In the factories, the knowledge
that they can obtain work easily in
some other plant leads many work.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
valentine mail
GROWING HEAVY
Boys in Service Exchang-
ing Greetings f.; No Love
BIackOuts' Observed

Dan Cupid's arrows will be trav-
cling a longer distance this year
than in previous times, due to the
war. A patriotic note will be intro
duced into Valentine greetings and
will be just as effective as hearts
and flowers love greetings. New
wartime phrases will be incor-
porated into love lnisSives and mo
blackout on my love" and "I'll con-
serve on everything but love for
you sweetheart" will be the roman
tic sentiment expressed by sepa-
rated sweethearts.
The original valentine was an ex-
preston Of friendship to q jailer's
blind daughter in the form Of a
farewell message signed, Prom your
Valentine" written by a young Ro-
man priest who was to be beheaded
on February IL, 270 A. D., for refus-
ing to denounce his faith In Chris
tianity. The phrase later developed
into an aInorous greeting sent to
the favored boy or girl friend.
Since It Is an acknowledged fact
that during times Of stress, ones
emotions are heightened, this year
more people are exchanging valen-
tines than ever before, and the val
entine mail at the post Office is ex-
tremely heavy. The majority Of
valentine mail is being sent to or
received from the boys in the
service.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
ROOSEVELT ON AIR
TONIGHT AT $50

Washington, FEB. IL (UP
President Roosevelt today observed
the birthday of another war presi-
dent-Abraham Lincoln-by work.
ing as usual at his desk. Tonight
he makes a radio address to the
nation.
His broadcast is scheduled for
$3.50 D. m, EWT.. and will be car
ried by all the major networks.
The president also scheduled an
other broadcast on February 20, the
birthday of George Washington,
when he will address George
washington dinners" to be held UNI
der the auspices Of the Democratic
National Committee.
The subject of tonight's 20-min-
ute address was not revealed. but
is expected to pertain to the mill
tary, diplomatic and home fronts.
AS Prime Minister Winston
Churchill did yesterday before
Commons, he Is expected to review
the war and his recent trip to Casa
blanca where Allied strategy for a
European invasion was worked out.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
ARMY PRIVATE
POSES AS HERO
Jake Webb, Society Play.
boy, in GuardhOuse Is
Awaiting Court Martial
BY ROBERT BENNYHOFT<
United Press Staff Correspondent

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Reno, New, Feb. 12.-(UP)-Pri-
vate Jacob l.. (Jackie) Webb, New
York society playboy, indicated to-
day that he would tell a military
conrt martial he was suffering from
amnesia while posing as a heroic
captain Of the Army Air Force,
boasting to divorce seeking women
in a hotel cocktail lounge Of having
shot down SO Japanese planes,
Webb, descendant of Comman-
dore Cornelius Vanderbilt, Is in the
guardhouse Of the Air Base near
here, awaiting court martial on a
charge Of impersonating an Army
officer and bringing disgrace to the
uniform Of the United States army"
Army authorities said Webb ac-
tually Is q private assigned to q
casual detachment at Fort Nc
Dowell, CAL, and Is absent without
leave. He had been here seven
days and had become a fixture in
divorce society with his dashing
Air Corps uniform decorated with
ribbons indicating that he had re-
ceived the Distinguished Service
Cross, the Distinguished Flying
Cross, and had had one year Of
combat service, when he was ar
rested last Saturday.
His mother, Mrs. w. Seward Webb
Of New York and Palm Beach So
ciety, arrived by plane, from San
Francisco last night and had Rob-
ert Miller, manager Of her hotel,
issue thi statement to reporters:
MY son, Jacob, Is held In the
Reno Army Air Base for court
martial. II shall issue q state
ment tomorrow after talking with
John N. Jeffers, commanding Of
ficer Of the Air Base"
webb had been a patron Of Mil
ler's hotel and Miller recounted his
stories:
"Ie said he was the fifth rank
ing pilot in the army In number OF
combat hours. He said he had
been classmate Of Colin Kelly at
West Point. He told me he had
flown several times with Kelly and
was at Pearl Harhor on December
Z. He said his best friend had been
killed and 1t made him so mad he
went up and shot down his first
plane.
"EIe said he was one Of the five
surviving pilots Of the Flying Tig-
ers Of China and the Chinese gov
eminent had given him $1,000. He
said he was sent here for rest after
several months Of combat duty in
the Solomons and New Guinea"
Webb's own story, as relayed by
Army authorities, was that he got a
"a hour leave January 30 from Fort
Mcdowell and took q ferryboat to
cross the Bay Of San Francisco
Someone hit him on the head and
the next thing he remembered was
when military intelligence officers
and FBI agents arrested him and
he found himself, unaccountably, in
the uniform Of an air corps cap
tain,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
British Papers Give
Eisenhower Welcome
Roosevelt and Churchill Bhueprinting Strategy for
Most Difficult Continental Invasion Ever Essayed

attainment Of close accord between
Great Britain and America.
Military observers discussing In
vaSion possibilities, suggested the fol-
lowing theaters:
Norway-Difficult for Germany to
reinforce but Allies would have a
big supply problem. Extreme north
would seem logical point as remain
der Of coast is strongly fortified,
Would facilitate aid to Russia.
Denmark-Would open Baltin,
cut off German forces In Norway
and facilitate Russian aid.
Holland-Shortest route into Ger
many proper. Long coast line, pre-
sumably strongly defended, offers
many possible landing points. Sea
crossing would call for big ship
ping reserves.
Northern France-Shortest route
to continent, but Is probably most
heavily defended of all occupied
coasts. Many believe an invasion
attempt here might be suicidal.
Northwestern France-Anothe
short crossing, but to aformida bly,
defended coast. Might be o d.
versional point.
Italy-Coast line offers landing
points. Population disaffected,
army smarting under defeats. De-
struction or naturalization Of near
ly 100000 Axis troops In Tunisia
would be prerequisite to invasion.
Greece and Crete-Good fighting
ground but supply problem would be
immense. Most observers agree any
front here would have to be small
one.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12

President Mole in voicing his ap-
probation Of the remembranCea
urged his members to carry on"
with their debates during the ems
Urgency for them were Of interest
to many now serving Uncle Sam In
various parts Of the world.
st. Patrick's victorious debates had
the negative side Of the question:
Resolved, That the Poll Tax Should
be Abolished" The issue was re-
sponSible for q recent filibuster Ii
Congress on the part Of southern
representatives.
Both sides handled the question
very efficiently and won the con-
gratula tons Of the judges and
Father Cryne. The latter praised
the knights for their sponsorship
Of the educational program and ex-
pressed the hope that the council
would continue to provide !. such
beneficial activities for the youth Of
Waterbury. .,
Young Speakers
st. Patricks team included: Miss
Noella Beaulieu, John Buckley, Miss
Nancy Dwyer and Miss Alice Fitz-
gerald, alternate. Speakers for st.
Lucy's were Miss Rose ChardS, vito
Coviello and Miss Geraldine Caro-
sella. It marked the firts appear.
ance Of all six contestants.
The judges were Commissioner
Joseph DeLuca> Of the board Of edu-
cation: Joseph Sullivan, national
director Of the Catholic Evidence
Guild and Roger Walsh, secretary
Of the Waterbury band Of Mt. Man-
resa retreatants.
Rev. Thomas Dignam, director Of
st. Patrick's CYO activities was
also present last evening and re-
spending to speeches Of congratula-
ton on the success ,sof his young
charges, paid tribute to the Catho-
lie Youth Council Of Waterbury for
their varied activities. Father Dig
nan remarked that the program Of
events conducted here has been re-
garded as a model foro ther CYO
chapters throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
FAMILY PROBLEMS
PROVIDING CASES
Lincoln House Busily En-.
gagged in Preserving
Family Ties

At the annual meeting Of the
Lincoln House association on Tues
day, the construction Of sound fam.
lily life was defined as the purpose
Of the association by Miss Jean @.
Meserve, executive secretary. Miss
Meserve also stated that many fam
llH problems arising out Of the pres
ent war are being COPIED with
through the cooperation Of the
Home Service branch Of Red Gross,
financial aid is being offered to
families whose men are In the
armed forces, and strangers in the
community In search Of war work
are being offered housing, medical
care, and transportation.
The Travellers Aid Is arranging to
take care Of several runaway teen
age children, who are victims Of the
eXcitement Of the times. II has also
aided IN planning visits to camp
areas and supervising war work.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12

debates since their Inauguration, had
resigned his position. He will leave
next week to enter an officers
training school. With Charles Re-
naldi, Leo Conrad and Miss A@ne
Gallo, Mr.. Mole won the James F..
Arnold Memorial Trophy last June.
Each member received a gold medal.
Today Renaldi Is Somewhere in
Africa; Conrad Is with the armed
forces and Alex is on his way to
respond t tohe colors. Miss Gallo
is aiding the civilian defense and
keeping the home fires burning.
On behalf of the CYO council,
Rev. Philip Hussey Of the Church
Of the Immaculate Conception paid
a tribute to Mr.. Nolie for his loyalty
and efficiency service In the inter-
est Of the organization and pre-
sented him with a gift. Past Dis
trict Deputy william T. harrington,
moderator for the debates, per-
formed a similar ceremony on be-
half Of the knights of Columbus.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
Over Confidence AS
To Security OF Jobs
Among Causes Given
Management Union Oficials Protest Present Govern
mental Supervision Of Overtime Wages;
Women Workers More Loyal Than Men

ers who ordinarily would not do so
to take time of.
Union oftlcials and plant manage
ments are working together In an
effort to reduce the number Of man.
hours lost through absenteeism, but
admit there Is an increase. In one
Of the city's largest plants q com
pany spokesman said the manage
mellt has gone so far as to arrange
to run errands" for workers who
gave this reason as an excuse FOR
being absent:
In the same factory, officials de-
clared women workers were less In
clined to take time of than men
They believe this is due to the fact
that many Of their women workers
are inspired by patriotic motives. In
one department, 1t was said, virtual
ly all Of the women employed have
o son, brother or husband In the
armed forces.
Transportation
At another plant transportation
difficulties and the fuel oil shortage
have caused absenteeisi1- the past
month. Off1cials said that In addl-
ton, the usual reasons for taking
time of such as bidding farewell to
friends, or relatives leaving for the
army, illness, etc., are being given
The loss Of man hours has not ap-
probably increased during the past
month";" but the trend for some time
has been downward, and there is
room for improvement" q COM
pany spokesman declared.
In the New Britain area, accord
ing to a report Of the. Manufac-
turers' Association, 10000 man hours
per week are being lost through abb
senteeisn.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
CLOTHES RATION
UNLIKELY-NELSON

washington February 70. - CUP
- War Production Board Chairman
Donald M. Nelson vigorously re-
asserted today there Is no intention
TO ration clothing In the near
future.
Clothing rationing has not even
been discussed or been under con-
sideration in this shop - and that's
a fact" Nelson told reporters.
"There Is no intention to ration I'M
les sit becomes absolutely neces-
sary."
He expressed the hope that the
recent run on clothing stores would
stop, adding that "runs on stores
are the surest way to bring on ra-
tioning".
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
DIMOUT CASUALTY
REPORTED TODAY
Riverside Street Man Hit
By Auto Suffers Pain
full Injuries

Joseph zilonas, "a, Of 704 North
Riverside street, was admitted to
st. Mary's hospital with decorations
and a possible fracture Of the left
leg and complete fracture Of both
bones on the right leg this morning
after being struck by a car on East
Main street near the State the
ater. He was taken to the hospital
In the police ambulance. Motor
Patrolman Harry Martin, who Is in
vestigating the accident, said the
driver Of the car was Philip Guer-
tin, Of RID 4, Wolcott. The acct
dent occurred at .7:15 and marks
the second "dimout" casualty Of the
week.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
TIMILTY BACK
ON STAND TODAY

Boston, Feb. u -(UP)- Police
Commissioner Joseph F. Timility Of
Boston was expected to make his
fourth appearance of the week to-
day before the Suffolk county grand
jury which is conducting a "con-
verged" inquiry into the C3ccos::3;e
Grove disaster and $50, OOO,O
New England number pool ring.
Timilty's brothers, Harry, a Suf-
folk county deputy sheriff, and
Walter, owner of laundry COM
pany, also were expected to reap
pear before the jury.
Atty. Gen. Robert T. Bushnell
summoned the brothers yesterday
after the police commissioner had
completed his third day of teSti-
mony. The only other witness yes
terday was Timothy O'Brien, tax
expert and accountant hired by the
Timilty family.
Much of the grand jury's time
was spent in examining voluminoLls
records submitted by the attorney
general. When Bushnell was asked
about the small number Of wit
nesses, ne said "the law rscog-
nizes many witnesses who can't
speak orally"-apparently referring
TO the documents.
"oalIant King" Is the olSlclal title
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12

Bureau OF Social Service.
DR.. Cryne was one of many inter-
ested spectators last evening at a
scheduled contest in the fifth an
nual debating tournament arranged
by the K. Of c., featuring CYO
teams. The event resulted In an
early season upset when young
speakers representing st. Patrick's
parish signalized their debut In the
tournament by winning the judges
unanimous decision over 1942's
champions, st. Lucy's.
Mole Resigns
The gathering Of G. Y. o. men,
bers last evening was also featured
by the announcement that Presi-
dent Alex Mole Of the City Coun-
Gil and outstanding participant in
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
COASTAL COMMAND"

coastal Command" factual fea-
ture about the men guarding the
skies around the British Isles, will
be released by RKO Radio. 1t was
filmed with the full cooperation Of
the British Air Ministry and the
Admiralty.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
@>s>4Ms7ya>v,K
eSIAoLIsHED 1seN

After Ais Said And Done-SeIf
Interest Will Eventually Lead You
To Rogers-Peet Clothes.
Why Not Now!
ROsers-Peet good clothes costs
less by the year than other
clothes.
The cost Of RogeTs-Peet fine hand
EoiIOFsd clothes is forgotten long
oftery you're wearing Them because
the mileage in service 10 50 much
sEsstev thon oEdinoy clothes that
The cost becomes the smoIIest part
Of shs sEonsaetiOn as weighed
asolnss service comfort Mt end
hand eSsfssmsnship. SIS TO $IIo.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12
Absenteeism Reported Increasing In Local War Industries
K. Of C.. Educational
Activities Praised.
Father Cryne Lauds K. Of &C. Y 0. Debating Pros
gram; St. Patricks Speakers Defeat 1912 Champs

The educational activities as sponsored by the knights
of Columbus of Waterbury and loyalty supported by the
Catholic Youth Council were commended last evening
by Rev Dr. Eugene Cryne local director of the Diocesan
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-12

Gallant King" is the oGsicial title
OF the King Of Italy.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-30
Students Set Fine Example In Goodwill
Biased Variants
Maybe PenaHzed
VINO Announces

CLEVELAND - (ANP) - War
plants in this area that refuse 10
employ Negro men and women will
lose their labor priority. which en-
titles them to preferential recruit
ment OF additional workers by the
U. S. Employment service, DR.. Viii.
liam P. Edmunds, VINO Cleveland
director. announced Monday.
Edmunds took action after Miss
Mary c. Schauffier. assistant direc-
tor in charge of Negro employment.
disclosed that 70 of Cleveland's 240
basic war plants employing over
100 people had not hired a single
Negro. Three Of these. companies
were removed Immediately from
the labor priority list
Miss Schautfler further revealed
that of the ITO armament factories
which employ Negroes SO have each
hired more than 10. and of these SO
plants seven are on the priority
list. Seventy OF the concerns en-
ploy some Negro women. but no
Negro men.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-30
Shot Man In Legs,
Mechanically
Court On Monday

Charged with assault with intent
to do great bodily harm less than
murder, Seymour Harden, 80. of
1877 Merrick avenue, was found
guilty OF felonious assault on Mon
day by Recorders Judge Joseph A.
ellis.
Harden was released on $500
personal bond while awaiting sem
tence on November 3 by ellis.
Witnesses disclosed that Harden
had shot James Wilson of 5483
Roosevelt street on last March %
following an alteration between
them.
Listed as witnesses by police were
Samuel Truman of 5218 Twenty
fourth street. Snowden Williams Of
300 Brush street and William
Dooley Of SIG Vinewood avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-30
Non-Biased School
Bill Was Defeated

A vote OF So to >9s sent the bill
back TO 1.-THE committee on educa-
ton and labor. This action is said
to indicate that the bill cannot be
brought out again for long time,
if al all. Sen. Hill-st~Alabama. CO.
author of the bin, waS among the
southerners who helped to throw
the measure out. Sixteen Demo-
Gratis and 10 Republicans opposed
recommitting it.
Two important facts about the
Thomas bill which were freely
agreed upon are: 1. the bill will not
equalize educational opportunities
in the II states which legally main
tain separate schools for Negro and
white children; and, 2. the bill will
not eliminate the differential in SAL
aries paid Negro and white teach
ers, in spite OF a u. S. Supreme
court decision pointing to the IL
legality Of such differentials.
Sen. Taft (R) of Ohio, an oppo-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-30
OSCODA FL|ERS
WILL GET $50
BOX PRESENTS

The children o. the Norvell school
sre attempting something rather
unique this year as a Christmas
Project They decided that Il would
be a nice thing ard entirely in
keeping with the Christian spirit OF
the Yulctide season TO devote theiT
entire efforts 10 packing Christmas
boxes for the fliers o: the Oscoda
Air Base.
David Blair. captain Of the Safety
Patrol, and Sophie Smith. captain
Of the Service Girls club, head a
committee Of fifteen students who
are doing all OF the work within
enc school. !; is planned that $50
boxes or. one Cor each two children
On the school, will be the result OF
tais project.