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The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-10
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER

WASHINGTON,-Special groups
ale pushing a weak Congress in
to the most dangerous kinds Of
special interest legislation, a
James F. Byrnes, director of war
mobilization showed convincingly
in his address this week. AS he
said it is creating home-front
CRISIS.
Under threat of a trike, Con-
gress is moving to vote a wage
increase to railroad workers. Now
the Senate Agriculture Committee
follows the same questionable ex-
ample by voting for the McClel-
lan-Eastland bill prohibiting a
dairy feed subsidy and ordering
an increase in the price u rn..n
Of one cent quart. Bills are
pending to increase the price of
Gil. At the same time, Congress
is refusing to vote a real tax in
crease on the ground that people
can't afford to pay more. It
QCeSn make sense.
Justice Byrnes says no group
has the right tc use a politica,
pistol on the government. Seldom
has the raiding by special groups
Teen so fragrant. In the fight
against subsidies, the opponents of
subsidies who are denouncine
them a evil brazenly put in one
provision for continuing the sub
shy on vegetable oils. Congress
seems utterly plable to any group.
whether from labor or farm Or
CARNATIONS, that threatens politi.
cal reprisals. Justice Byrnes says
it is time to tell all such groups
10 lay that plsro! down.
Here is letter to the same
point that will do your heart good.
1 think. 1t is from a first lieuten-
ant in the 440th fighter squadron.
This young Air Force officer
says:
Let me say a few words in
support of your commendable ef-
forts against the menace of in
flation, and in appreciation o.
your giving voice to what so
many of us believe. 1t is shocking
to see what constitutes the war
effort of the people of the United
States, and to know the connpla-
cency with which the race between
wages and prices is accepted, es-
pecially within the legislative
branch itself.
For Gods sake, Mr.. Clapper
lei them know in Washington that
there are still some voters who
will support them if they'll stand
for what is right instead of what
they think will make them popu-
lar with the big and little prof
teers at home.
Give us an honest man who
will declare publicly that the war
is not. or should not be. a get-
rich-quick spree for anyone that
real sacrifices nothing like the
minor Inconvenience we endure
row-must be made while the war
Is on to avoid disastrous conse-
quences.
l hope this Air Force Officer
heard or read the address of Jus.
lice Byrnes on Initiation this week
For that was Voice pleading with
Congress against encoura gino in
flation by giving in to snecia1
groups.
In economics we have the old
rule that bad money drives o,,+
good money. It is known as Gress 49,
hams law. There is a Gresham.
law in politics, too. Usually fhs
courageous man who votes for t tt,e
ssneral interest of the country is
cl5en ariVe s out by the demagogue
s eorls1eai p Greshara's law. former
oenasor ,1 pren ai! Brown, has lust
opened law offices here this week.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-10
THE FINEST DRINK IN THE
WORLD

A glass of fresh water, accord
p s to a recently returned Boston
army nurse who has been in Al
giers, is the greatest luxury. Ger
toinly soldiers who have been
slogging along in the dust of Italian
roads, with nothing but chlorin-
ated water or the va.flavored
VINE of that island to wet their
Whistles, would agree with the
nurse. The vote would be uaani.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-10
Our Chief Aim
To aid in every way the prosecu-
ton of the war to complete Vic
tory.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
How sweet and gracious, even in COM
mon speech,
Is that fine sense which men call
courtesy!
Wholesome as air, and genial as the
light.
Welcome in every cline as breath Of
flowers,
1t transmutes aliens into travelling
friends,
And gives its owner passport round the
globe.
James Fields
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-10
Inside
Washington

Fast-moving events in Tho r.
and pending momentous der,, va
m n! in international colIsb 's'
ton point to a new cresoans 9O'a'
pan. ii'0i'y and ia,
i'm IN some quarters, where on;,
ions are formed on re1isb,a Opn'
formation, the view prevails qTle o. IN
a concerted program is s afooI mat
g. 1omp and blast Germany oUt 10 I,
the War-and soon. wi Of
:, 1t is felt the merciless n.,.;.
e S;n given Berlin by the F Pors}
Alr Force and the United S Soyal
Eighth Air Force has been S sa
n i. TO coincide with reported G hirI
International mt conferences ~ sn nigh
1 ' leaders of the big four'i 4O n
Great Britain, the Soviet IT Ts;t
and China. Union
In these circles the bomb;ro.
Serlln and other Nazi cantns sS Of
INDUSTRY it is felt, are desis S VI
roy only to cripple ii he W I1va
macht's sources Of munitions se Ll'
TO orlng German morale to a - r W.,
low. Then, when Nazi n7or a new
On the verge OF cracking % ,,nsl is
the unr.e.lenting strain of bom t,iusI
and military re9erses on T +bn IN,
sian front, a Joint anno lllr nus,
ny President Roosevelt, Br ritt,I,
Prime Minister Winston cbi plJuIa
russian russian Premier Josef Stain '! I'LL,
ohinese President GeneraIissi anu
C odn kai-shek may well be '' tbo
coup de grace that will bush Cow a,s
many out of the war '' 0e''
Sc sources Ic in Washington view CIR
rent 1e c DEVELOPMENTS in the war E9 a,
the highest form of coord %S las as
choloa;o,1 'i.ii'dsS activity and psy.
the global struggle. And ,'l in tb N
minds of some. the coynbi N: tas
might do the trick ''''i0li
. o1ilce of Price Administration
detectives are on the Troll 90 c.,
Claus this year y ''ii''
They are going to mako ca,,-;,
the jolly old fellow WITH the '' paa
suit and white whiskers doeso o4
charge any more than his VOL,
time merchandise is worth
Christmas. 194S, will be bor
Gay of substitutes, especially j, I ~.
field of toys, and each time Wy
manufacturer puts out pro6nc,
to take the place of his peacs.
time merchandise. the alternativ.
article must go to OPA for scr.
tiny.
The price agency then look,
over the substitute and determine,
what price should be CHARGED for
it.
Incidentally, OPA has shaken it,
collective head ever the sorrv
sight of some of the substitutes
Made of wood, cardboard or pa.
per, instead of war-needed metals
some of the toys are regarded
flimsy. indeed, and hardly calcu-
lated to withstand the vigorous
usage they will receive from
Young America.
Some basketballs are being sold
without bladders because of the
rubber shortage-as an example.
Parents are advised to stuff the
hall with rags and paper. And
grandfather would view with olee
the sleds that are on the ma'tet
They are duplicates of the wooden
ores he used when a boy.
But even Santa Claus must bow
to the eXigencies Of about war
Senator Hugh A. Butler, Nebr'
ka Republican. has been kicking
lip trouble in Washington for The
Roosevelt administration in is
good neighbo. policy toward
Latin America-and thereby hangs
a tale.
Here is some interesting back
ground in the case:
Butler and his late wife planned
fer years to make a trip around
Continued on Page Eleven
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-10
Fair Enough

Editors Note.-Ths star and the New, accept, NO
responsibility for the personal views Mr. Pexier
snd eften disagree with them much A manv ~
Ills rsadera His articles serve the good purposs ct
making people think.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-10

II they succeed in having tax bill which
can enforce government economies approved
the American people will owe them a great
debt of gratitude. It is only by such drastic
retrenchment in government; spending as they
propose that this nation car hope to survive
this war with even fair degree of financial
stability.
Evening star., 1943-03-15
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Their fine quality cotton and closely construction
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Evening star., 1943-03-15
g Cotton" Rules Your Home

Nth light touch and a gay one-trom floor to
ceiling, upstairs and down-m fabrics and furnish
>ings as sturdy as they are exciting and different
AnAmeHeon soils obor
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for artistic and sooee thrifty budget
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
STOLEN RATION
 COUPONS FOUND
Bethany Office Raided; Three Men Held Under
 S5,000 Bonds Each

Bethany, Aug. 12 - Ration cou- pons valued at several hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel oil and several thousand gallons of gaso- line were stolen from the Bethany ration board headquarters in the Community School Monday night.
 State Police from the local bar racks were summoned and after a thorough investigation last night arrested three men in New Haven who are now under $5,000 bonds pending a hearing next week. The coupons were recovered by Officers Carl Carlson and Anton Nelson in the Elm City.
 Mrs. Wesley Doolittle, board clerk, identified the arrested trio as the same men who stopped at the ra- tioning board few days ago seek ing directions for a street in Beth any, but which was in Seymour.
 Arrested were: Gustave Curcio. 689 Pembroke street, Bridgeport: Ralph Corseli, 107 Fillmore street. New Haven, and Stanley Mikula, Yellow Hills Village, Bridgeport.
 An additional charge of burglary was lodged against Mikula.
 Police also questioned the men concerning a break at headquarters of the Trumbuu ration board early yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
WALTER CESSECK
 CLAMBAKE CHIEF
Fish and Game Members
 Plan Schildgen's Grove Program Sept. l9

Naugatuck, Aug. 12.-The annual clambake of the Naugatuck Fisn and Game Protective association will he held Sunday. Sept. 19. at Schi,igen's Grove, East Waterbury road, from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.. 1t was announced at a meeting of the association Wednesday night. Walter Gesseck is head of the committee. A sports program is planned.
 Investigation of possible sites for a clubhouse for the association is continuing, and Thomas Saur- ders will report on this at the next meeting.
 A shipment of 100 cock pheasants, ordered by the association will ar rive by the association will arrive here from Kaukauna, Wis, about the middle of September and will be liberated by the staet with mem bers of the association assisting. It was reported at the meeting that Seth Monroe, county game warden, has announced 5000 adult trout have been placed in Lake Quassapaug since May l. The fish are from seven to 12 inches long.
 Joseph Valinchs and Joseph Si- tar were named committee to handle membership application re- quests from former members.
 Treasurer Stephen Sitar reported the club has $426 in it's treasury. ] Fred Baker, president, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
LOCAL 45 PLANS
 MEETING SUNDAY
Action on Ratifying Con- tract Amendments to
 Feature Farley

Naugatuck, August 12. - Josepr P. Kenishea, president of Local 45 United Rubber Workers of America announced Wednesday there will be a meeting of Local 45 at 2 p. m Sunday to act on the question oi ratifying amendments to the con tract between the union and the United States Rubber Company footwear plant.
 MT. Kenishea explained the un- ions negotiating committee has already agreed with the factory management on the amendments te the old contract, but it is necessary to have ratification of the unions membership. :.
 Four delegates will be chosen tc attend the convention of the Inter- national U. R. w. of A. next month in Ontario, Canada. In addition to the four chosen, MT. Kenishea will attend for the president of the loca las delegate. The meeting vii Joe held in Linden Park hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
DEGREES PROMISED SERVICE STUDENTS
Navy V=l2, Army Regis trants to Be Recognized
 By Yale University

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. 12-Pres- ident Charles Seymour of Yale university announced today that students in the Navy V-12 and the Army basic and foreign areas pro- grams at Yale will be eligible for the bachelors degree, provided they fulfill the regular academic re- quirements of the university.
 The announcement was made after the faculties of Yale college, Sheffield Scientific school and the School of Engineering had voted degrees be given to the students en- rolled in these training programs. Previously the status of these stu dents had not been determined.
 The faculty vote covers both be- ginning freshmen and transfers from other colleges, but specifies that transfers who have completed more than six terms of work at an- other college will not be considered as candidates for degree. A trans ferred student who has completed not more than five terms of college work prior to July 1, 1943, must mo- tify the dean of the school in which he Is registered if he wishes to be considered a candidate for degree. In such a case his previous college record will be reviewed to determine what credits he shall receive for the previous work.
 It was also announced that any student in the Yale Army or Navy units who is registered as candi- date for degree and who leaves Yale in god standing prior to the completion of the required work may return to complete his degree requirements after demobilization.
 While a transfer student with more than six terms of work to his credit is not eligible for Yale de- gree, a transcript of his record at Yale will be sent to the college from which he transferred, it was added.
 Since degrees are conferred only if "in the judgment of the faculty of the school concerned" the stu dents work is satisfactory. the at tention of the undergraduates is called to the fact that "one of the requirements for all undergraduate degrees is that grades of 70 or better be secured in at least 60 per cent of all courses counted toward the degree"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
FINAL CANNING
 LECTURE GIVEN
Gladys Cook, Nutrition Expert, Starts Two
 Weeks Vacation

Naugatuck, Aug. 12-The final canning and demonstration and lec- ture by Miss Gladys L. Cook, nu- triton expert, for August was giv- en today at 2:30 o'clock in the audi torium of the local office of the Conn. Light & Power Co.,, on Maple strete. Miss Cook will leave next week for a two weeks vacation.
 Today's program opened with a moving picture entitled You Can Too".
 Miss Cook announced today that demonstrations on canning with accompanying lectures will be held in the power company auditorium on Thursday, September 2, at 8 o'clock in the evening and on Thursday, Sept. g at 2:30 in the afternoon. Registrations to attend the classes are not necessary and no admission fee is charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following realty documents were recorded today at the office of the town clerk:
 Mortgage Deed Mary A. Bedding to the Water bury Savings bank, property on Columbia Blvd, $500. Vito Stigliani, ct ux to Mary Sciaretta, Chestnut Hill road. $4,000.
 Warranty Deeds. Anthony s DiBlasi to James R. and Dorothy M. Brennan, prop erty on Overlook avenue. Mary Sciaretta to Vito Stigliani ct ux, Chestnut Hill road.
 Quit Claim Deeds Michael D'Ambrisi to Anna -,,'Ambrisi, one-half interest to property on Lannen street. Waterbury Savings bank to Mary A. Bedding, property on Columbia Blvd.
 Home Owners Loan Corp. to Lucy Williams, 80 Woodward ave- nue.
 Lucy Williams to Home Owners Loan Corp, Woodward avenue.
 Mortgage Releases Emma Werner to Emil H. Wer- ner.
 Henry E. Stoughton to Joseph and Frances Di0ri0.
 Anthony S DiBlasi to James R. and Dorothy M. Brennan. Bernardo AmorOse to Antonio Sciaretta.
 Bernardino AmOrosO to Antonio Sciaretta.
 Nicola F. and Fieonora Iannacci to John DeSantis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
BAND CONCERT
 TONIGHT AT 8
Third in Summer Series on Green to Be Directed By
 Daniel Oemcke

Naugatuck, Aug. 12.-The third in the series of summer band concerts by the Naugatuck Community band will be given on the Green this evening at o'clock under the di- rection of Daniel Oemcke. A spe- cially arranged program of popular and classical numbers has been arranged.
 Extra police will be on hand to preserve quiet during the concert.
 An honor roll of former members of the band who are in our armed services will be dedicated in the near future.
 Outing Sunday
 Warden Leo J. Brophy an- nounced today that the arrange ments committee for the annual outing of the East Side Old Timers Sunday at Linden park is making every effort to secure the attend ance of all East Siders now resid- ing out-of-town.
 These annual reunions have prov en very popular and if transporta- tion can be arranged, this years event should be outstanding.
 Those who have not secured tick cts for the affair from committee members may obtain them from MT Brophy or at Donnelly's cigar store on Water street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12

crat Acosta who has been in the ferry command service but is now again in civilian ranks said he hopes to get back into the armed forces, but if he is unable to do so, he would like to make his home in Naugatuck.
 The flyer said he has seen combat service in the present war but did not disclose where he fought. It has been reported he was fighting in China with Chennault's forces, but he was reticent on this point.
 He said he hasn't met any Jap anese flyers in the present war and recalled he trained some Japs in flying 18 years ago.
 "The Germans are still good fighters. They'll stick around and give you a battle at least, but the Italians" when the flyer mentioned the Italians he, made gesture of disgust.
 It will take Germany and France 50 years each to recover from the effects of this war and 1t will take the United States long period al- SO if it persists in the stand of be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12

Representative Painters letter asked the commissioner to investi- gate the situation and recommend a course of action for the people of Nauagtuck, the tax commissioner said.
 He said Representative Painters letter pointed out the appointment of full-time assessor has not yet been made nere, although 1t was scheduled to have been made in May. The letter further explained that at present there is only a part-time assessor here.
 "If 1t is just a case of political pickering, the tax department is not interested. But If it is ques- ton where action is advisable, the department has no other recourse but to do its duty," Commissioner Walsh said.
 James E. Moore, full-time asses sor last year who still technically holds the office, was not candi- date for reappointment because ot other business and for that reason has not been able to carry duties of the office during the interim when the appointment was de- layed.
 Part-time assessor, Henry Titley has been doing some work, but the fact that he is only a part-time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
Assessor Investigation Looms
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Aug. 12 - Mrs. John Gormley, chairman of the Year Book Committee of the Womens Club, urgently requests all members who have changed their addresses or telephone numbers to get in touch with her immediately as the book is almost ready to be printed.
 A regular meeting of Natatuc Tribe, No. 25, I. o. R. M., will be held in Pythian hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
 The Board of Trustees of the Sa- lem Lutheran church will meet Tuesday, August IT, at p. m. at the home of Robert Anderson, 137 Walnut street.
 Officials of the draft board an- nounced today a meeting of 14-A, scheduled this evening, has been postponed until some night next week.
 The Auxiliary of Crusader Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet this evening at o'clock at the post home, Rubber avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Emil LeCour of Park road, Waterbury, announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruth. to Frank Held, son of MT. and Mrs. George Held of Mulberry street, Naugatuck.
 The wedding took place in Wood- bury July 26.
 Flight Officer Lawrence Ambrose, stationed at Corlsbond, New Mexico is spending few days at the home of MT. and Mrs. Larry Shepley of Maple Hill road.
 Private Robert Casper who has been spending furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Casper of 13 Hotchkiss street, has returned to Indian Town Gap, Pa.
 Harold F'armer, son Of MT. ana Mrs. Dallas Farmer of 69 Highland avenue, left Tuesday morning for Greensboro, N C., wheer he will start his boot training in the avia- tion corps.
 MT. Farmer is graduate of Naugatuck High school, class of 1886 and was an outstanding football player while in school. He is mar ried and has ben residing in Dan- bury where he was employed as a mechanic in the Bard Parker Roll and Machine factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12

worker limits the amount of work required of him.
 Warden Leo Brophy said Wednes- day that the term "full-time as- sessor" is a misnomer in that the assessor does not devote full time to the office. Rather, 1t should be senior assessor, he said.
 "The absence of one assessor has not delayed the office work pre- li1ninary to the igning of the lists by the property owners in or dur ing October when the assessors are in session." he said.
 MT. Brophy reminded that full time clerk ha snever been neces- sary for this work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12

ing Santa Claus to the whole world, the aviator said.
 When asked what he thought of Naugatuck, Acosta said he had been in Africa, England, Spain (where he fought in the civil WaD and other European countries and he thought Naugatuck is the loveliest town he has ever seen.
 Acosta, upon returning to Nauga- tuck from the transatlantic flight with Adm. Richard Byrd, put on a spectacular exhibition of low-flying over the town. The next day he faced borough court on the charges of endangering the lives of the towns-people and was given a short jail sentence. In addition, his pilots license was revoked by the state.
 The flyer explained at the time he was merely celebrating his re- turn home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following intentions were filed today with the registrar of vital statistics:
 Louis A. Rosato, U. s. Army, 35 Sheffield street and Mary E. Calle, New Preston, Conn.
 Samuel McGilI, Jr., 163 Madison street, and Annette F. Snypes, 61 POnham street
 Victor J. Albert, 39 WOlcott street and Melva A. Manley, 169 Scott road.
 John DiSisto, IA Eastern avenue and Erna Slegeris, 1901 North Main street.
 Filandro Lomma, 1858 North Main ST aeettnd ,Metaoinshrdlut Main street, and Maria G. Cistulli, B Burton street. BUY WAR STAMPS & BONDS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
ARMY SENDS LUPO
 TO ABERDEEN, MD.

Nauagtuck, August 12. Pri- vate Ralph A. Lupo, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Lupo of B Salem street, who recently entered the service, has been sent to the Ord- nance Replacement Training Gen. ter at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, where he will receive his basic training as an Ordnance soldier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
WILLIAM NOBLE, JR.
 ADDRESSES ROTARY

Naugatuck, Aug. 12.-William j.. Noble, Jr., president of w. J. Megin, Inc, gave vocational talk at the weekly meeting of the Naugatuck Rotary club in Stratton's restaurant in Park place last evening.
 The Rotary club bulleton, issued Wednesday, stated the new meeting place and the change in the hour of the meetings meet with the ap- proval of the membership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-12
State Tax Dept. Asked ToReview
 Case By Painter
Republican Representative Desires Course of Action for Borough People to Follow; Ful-Time Appointee,
 Slated to Be Made in May, Still Not Named
Correspondent, Larry shepley-Phone Naugatuck 3945

Naugatuck, August 12. = The state tax department has asked to investigate why Naugatuck lacks full time assessor Tax Commissioner Walter w. Walsh told The Democrat this morning. The request by letter. made by Representative William Painter (R) of Naugatuck who left for Hartford this afternoon to give further details about the situation After the conference decision will be reached to whether not inves pation will be made Mr. Walsh said